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Dr. Jim Kramer

Dr. Jim Kramer


Former columnist for Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

Dr. Jim Kramer earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University. A partner in the Fullerton Veterinary Hospital in Fullerton, NE, since 1982 and a partner in the Columbus Animal Hospital since April 1, 1996, Dr. Kramer is currently the President of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association and a member of the Society of Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons. A talented speaker, he is also a member of The American Society for Therapeutic Humor and The National Speaker's Association. He is also the author of A Gift From Rex, a book about how children can learn important life lessons through caring for pets. His website is www.drjimkramer.com.


Homeschooling Articles by Dr. Jim Kramer

Life Lessons From Pets Heard of "teachable moments"? Veterinarian and author Jim Kramer explains how even the loss of a beloved pet can lead to valuable life lessons.

Time4Learning U of Nebraska-Lincoln ISHS

Popular Articles

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Getting Organized Part 3

Teach Your Children to Work

Top Jobs for the College Graduate

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Getting Started in Homeschooling: The First Ten Steps

Getting Organized Part 1 - Tips & Tricks

I Was an Accelerated Child

The Charlotte Mason Method

Montessori Language Arts at Home, Part 1

Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers

The History of Public Education

Why the Internet will Never Replace Books

Whole-Language Boondoggle

What Does My Preschooler Need to Know?

Don't Give Up on Your Late Bloomers

The Equal Sign - Symbol, Name, Meaning

How to Win the Geography Bee

Phonics the Montessori Way

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A Reason for Reading

Give Yourself a "CLEP Scholarship"

The Charlote Mason Approach to Poetry

How to "Bee" a Spelling Success

Classical Education

Can Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Programs?

Start a Nature Notebook

A Homeschooler Wins the Heisman

Art Appreciation the Charlotte Mason Way

Critical Thinking and Logic

Advanced Math: Trig, PreCalc, and more!

Discover Your Child's Learning Style

Who Needs the Prom?

Myth of the Teenager

Combining Work and Homeschool

University Model Schools

Laptop Homeschool

The Benefits of Cursive Writing

Narration Beats Tests

Bears in the House

Shakespeare Camp

The Benefits of Debate

Teaching Blends

Montessori Math

AP Courses At Home

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Columbus and the Flat Earth...

The Gift of a Mentor

Saxon Math: Facts vs. Rumors

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