Homeschool 101 Learning Styles: Let me do it and I will understand–the kinesthetic learner

Homeschool 101 Learning Styles: Let me do it and I will understand–the kinesthetic learner. Part 6 in the series on Learning Styles Have you ever heard a homeschool mom (or someone else) tell her fidgety child, “Just sit still, be quiet and learn your spellling words!” The child may do his best to comply–for five [...]

What are ways to maximize learning for an auditory homeschool student?

    Part 5 in the  series on Learning Styles     View slide show.    As a homeschooler, you have probably noticed that your children don’t always get as excited about learning in the same manner that works for you.  It can be frustrating (on both ends!) for one person to not “get it” when you have taken [...]

Ways to maximize learning for homeschool students and give academic advantage

Have you ever wondered how homeschoolers can maximize the learning potential of their students?  There are so many things to know about the subjects themselves and the lesson planning and time management, so how does one customize the information to the way the child learns best? The theory of Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences can [...]

Homeschool parents receive continuing education through Phoenix area workshops

Homeschool parents sometimes are hesitant to call themselves “teachers” if they don’t have a credentialed teaching degree.  However, many knowledgeable folks in academically related areas do recognize parent instructors as qualified teachers–colleges that recruit homeschooled students, bookstores which give educator discounts, and even state and local government agencies that oversee education. One of the things [...]

Autism Workshop: Methods for Stimulating Your Child to Higher Functioning

Autism Workshop     ADE, ASCC approved Thursday September 3rd        Sponsored by Arizona Teacher’s Professional Development and the East Valley Asperger’s Meetup This 2 hour workshop will cover the developmental aberrations in the autistic child. It will address what can be done about autism to stimulate the Autistic/PDD/Asperger child to a higher level of function. Also [...]

A Great Way to Access Multiple Spelling Lists–For FREE!

I recently came across SpellQuizzer, a wonderful online software which makes learning spelling words fun, entertaining and very easy. Dan Hite, the developer of this tool is providing an opportunity for homeschoolers and other learners to share a dynamic repertoire of spelling lists which can be easily downloaded to the SpellQuizzer.  He will give away a [...]

August Edition of the Arizona HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat

Thanks for checking out the HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat!  This information will be changed periodically, so keep coming back!  August Arizona HOMESCHOOL Heartbeat    August 5, 2009   FEATURED ITEMS   Dear Homeschooling Friends,  I have SO MUCH to share with you this month as we get ready to head back to school!  Each line below is a link to full [...]

We have a winner in the SpellQuizzer Contest

Last month, I ran a contest to give away a FREE SpellQuizzer license.  This unique tool was created by Dan Hite of SpellQuizzer.  Here are some of the great features of his program: Using SpellQuizzer you can enter the child’s weekly spelling list and make audio recordings of the words in the list. The software [...]

GREAT Homeschool Workshops: College Prep and Multiple Intelligences

College Prep and Multiple Intelligences Workshops in August School is about to begin, and I have some great tools to get you started! HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Workshops are FREE, with an optional resources packet to purchase. Seats are very limited, and RSVP is needed to ensure that we have materials for you. Register Now by [...]

Discover the secret ingredient to success in home education!

Have you ever tried to explain something to another person, only to find that your words didn’t make a bit of sense to the hearer? Have you ever tried really hard to understand someone else, but found yourself frustrated that you just didn’t get what was being said? It may be a matter of communicating [...]