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What's in Practical Homeschooling #86?
FEATURES
- A homeschooler's guide to the recession -- from the homeschool dad who predicted it in a previous issue of Practical Homeschooling
- Summer Camp Extravaganza -- how low-cost summer experiences can nurture an interest, upgrade a child's fitness, help preserve their spiritual heritage, increase their chances of college admission, and even help your family draw closer together.
- A day in the life of a homeschooled "only child"
COLUMNS
- Homeschool dad Bill Pride explains how the bailouts are actually a wakeup call to start providing our children with a spiritual heritage
- Best-selling science author Janice VanCleave explains what "algorithms" are and provides fun Easter activities
- Don Aslett, the world's #1 cleaning expert, shares some powerful insights about "teachable moments"
- Homeschool author Joyce McPherson tells us what it takes to put together a team to compete in the FIRST Lego League
- Melissa Morgan, co-author of Homeschooling on a Shoestring, has dozens of great (mostly free) resources for teaching safety skills to your kids
- History expert Sam Blumenfeld tells us what we can learn from George Washington's second term.
- Mary Pride takes a trip back to the Fifties, when parents had less money but more time
- Jeannette Webb, recipient of the Presidential Scholar Distinguished Teacher Award and expert at getting kids into top colleges, with expert advice on how to prepare a resume that will REALLY impress admissions officials
NEWS
- College restrictions on free speech -- getting better or worse?
- A report card rates Christian ministries on their dedication to freedom of education
- Why more kids homeschooling will help community colleges keep open
- What ABOUT socialization? Do kids even make friends face to face any more?
- What's the story on all those billions for empty school buildings?
SPOTLIGHT REVIEW
- A set of skinny math texts that help kids catch up and zoom ahead -- now with teaching DVDs
- Can you learn to play piano with a keyboard and software? Our reviewer thinks your chances are better with this product than with its main competitor
MORE REVIEWS
- New series for kids on lives of famous Americans
- Which president was the "Apostle of Liberty"? This book tells all.
- Heroes in Black History
- Bone up on Easter traditions and songs -- book reveals the history behind the holiday
- Puzzle your way around the world
PLUS...
- Contests for subscribers
- Readers' opinions on important subjects
- Envelope Gallery of kids' art
- Ads with special offers
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