Homeschool World: News: What's in Practical Homeschooling #86?

What's in Practical Homeschooling #86?

PHS 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

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