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September/October 2014$6.50 USA/$15.50 INTL
Q&A with Sarita Holzmann co-founder of Sonlightpage 8
“Sonlight has brought joy back into our homeschool!”
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Are we as a nation developing a love of learning in our children? Or are we more
concerned with tests, tests for this and tests for that; so interested in the test results that we ‘teach to the test’ rather than helping children develop a passion for learning? Tests passed, whose information is promptly forgotten.
Yet those who are willing to undertake their children’s education out of concern for what is
happening or not happening in today’s school where bullying is epidemic are the first people asked “What about socialization?”…
Since launching this magazine 4 years ago, I recently encountered the first person that said she did not want information she posted on the Internet about a “survival doll” she created to appear in the magazine because “The doll was an art piece. I am not a survivalist. And I’m a little dubious about home schooling.” Seriously! I was so offended I wanted to scream. They say it takes all kinds. I say instill the love of learning in your children and you will make a difference in our collective future. That is why we work so hard on this magazine…we’re counting on education making a difference.
As we keep our eye on the pulse of all things happening in education we will continue to keep you in the loop with our findings. If there is a topic you think we need to cover, please do not hesitate to send me an email. We want to be your go to resource for all things home education.
In this issue you will find another installment in the Common Core debacle. I think and have always felt Common Core is a good idea. However, it needs to be addressed by more than the Billionaire Boys Club and companies poised to prosper from it. No matter where you stand this is a topic that merits additional discussion and investigation. So, while we keep an eye on Common Core we have delivered another issue that is worthy of your time and attention. I hope that after reading this issue you are inspired to keep doing what you are doing and instill the love of learning in your children.
In an effort to help you in your educational endeavors, we will be launching another magazine focused on what is available good and bad in the digital education environment. To receive a free subscription, please send your email address to me at [email protected] and I will see that you get on the list.
Enjoy the upcoming holidays!
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volume 05 | issue 05 | 2014
inside The Homeschool Handbook
cover story8 Sonlight: Behind the Curriculum
~ An Interview with Sarita Holzmann
special features3 Password Security
solutions12 Our Childhood Memories Affect How We Spend
Money on Our Kids
14 What to Do with your Preschooler/Early Learner
curriculum16 Incorporate Science Seamlessly into Your Homeschool Life
18 Living with Change and Interruptions in Your Home Education
20 The Lazy Child Myth
22 Simple Tips for Fostering a Multilingual Child
23 “Talking Math” with kids
inspiration24 Ambassadors Pump Up Support at Fund Raiser
26 Box Turtle Poem
health and hearth28 Chicken Pesto Sandwich
29 Clear the Clutter Before the Holidays
resources30 Index/Resources List
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