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A student should not be taught more than he can think about.
~ Alfred North Whitehead
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Ohio Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- DaytonAreaHomeschoolers (Dayton Area Homeschoolers) - All are welcome to join this free group. There are no requirements to join, and no boards or committees. We are an informal, inclusive group of homeschoolers, or those interested in learning more about homeschool, in the Dayton Ohio area. We have no religious affiliation. The main idea: to share info, go on field trips, teach or participate in co-op classes in all subjects, support each other in whatever method of homeschooling we use. The main goal is to have fun learning with our children. Members are encouraged to plan and organize whatever events interest them and invite the others to join in. This is a group-run organization. Feel free to plan a Park Day, Field Trip or Tour for the group. Help yourself to the valuable FREE resources in the Links and Files, and check the Calendar for upcoming outings. We no longer have regular monthly meetings, but continue to plan outings through this site.
- To Subscribe, visit DaytonAreaHomeschoolers.
- DaytonCatholicHomeschoolNetwork (Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network) - The Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network is a site where families of the Miami Valley can network. This group's primary purpose is to facilitate communication about events and other items of interest to the Dayton Catholic Homeschool community.
Families are welcome to post play dates, gym days, nature walks, religious events, etc. they want to invite others to.
Community events such as concerts, ticket information, or homeschool days may be posted here too, so long as the event is Catholic or homeschool related and not contrary to a love for the Catholic Church.
Members are also welcome to post books or other items they want to sell or purchase. Books/tapes/CD's posted for sale must be from publishers known to reflect accurately the teachings of the Catholic Church.
This forum will be Catholic in tone and content. The purpose of the Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network is facilitating communication among homeschooling families and assiting them in finding the resources they need to homeschool well.
Membership is primarily intended for Catholic Homeschool families in the greater Dayton, Ohio area. However, those who hope to become Catholic, homeschooling and residents of the Dayton Area are welcome to join too.
Be sure to visit our website Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network for all sorts of information regarding Catholic Homeschooling including the Ohio regs, how to get started and lots more.
Thanks for a terrific 2007 Conference! Our '08 dates are May 16th and 17th. Location to be announced.
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- To Subscribe, visit DaytonCatholicHomeschoolNetwork.
- DYHS (Dayton Young Homeschoolers) - An inclusive network of "pre-homeschoolers" in the Dayton, Ohio area. DYHS focuses on activities and outings for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend, and people of all faiths are welcome to join. Many activities occur in the south Dayton, Ohio area. Members can post ideas and invitations for get-togethers at any time. For other group guidelines, see the file "Dayton Young Homeschoolers Group Guidelines" in our Files section.
- To Subscribe, visit DYHS.
- e-lds-hs - This is for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who are homeschooling their children.
Do you live in the Eastern region of the United States? You are invited to join our online homeschool support group. We invite all parents who want to help their children succeed in school and in life, veteran home educators looking for a fresh start, new family educators searching for help and ideas, and parents just thinking about home education to join us.
Our goal is to support them in their endeavor as well as disseminate information. We welcome anyone not included in another group. Our states include: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan. ME MA RI DE CN NH VT OH MI MD NY NJ PA
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- To Subscribe, visit e-lds-hs.
- FBCVHomeschoolgroup (First Baptist Vandalia Homeschool Group) - This web loop is for Christian Homeschoolers in the Dayton, Ohio and surrounding areas. We provide Group Support, Encouragment, and fellowship opportunities for Homeschooling parents and their children. This is a private e-mail loop. Meaning you must be a member to join. For information on joining this group please contact me, Tonja Carter at wacafa@ameritech.net
- To Subscribe, visit FBCVHomeschoolgroup.
- FirelandsHomeSchoolers (Firelands HomeSchoolers) - For homeschoolers in Erie, Huron, and the surrounding counties in Ohio. We desire to support each other in the homeschooling journey, as well as to educate and help those who are new to the idea of, just getting started in, or beginning to think about homeschooling. We seek like-minded homeschooling families with whom to fellowship and join together in activities.
- To Subscribe, visit FirelandsHomeSchoolers.
- F_I_S_H - A place for Families Independently Schooling at Home to get together. This is a list for all homeschooling families regardless of religious affiliation or educational philosophy. We are a North Central Ohio based group open to all homeschoolers. This list will be viewed by all ages so please keep that in mind when posting. Any questions please contact: jmlhdl@anobadiah.net.
For more information, visit Families Independently Schooling at Home.
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- To Subscribe, visit F_I_S_H.
- For_Homes (Findlay Ohio and Regional Home-Educating Opportunities Magnifying Eternal Salvation) - FORHOMES will be for the purpose of linking Christian Home Educators in the Findlay, Ohio, area. We welcome information on field trips, conferences, curriculum, educational websites, etc. We welcome inquiries from those interested in home educating their children, as well. Any interest in homeschooling? Join us!
- To Subscribe, visit For_Homes.
- GCHSCo-op - An inclusive networking support group serving the homeschooling community in Geauga and surrounding counties.
- To Subscribe, visit GCHSCo-op.
- GOHome (Gifted Ohio Homeschoolers) - Gifted Ohio Homeschoolers is for parents homeschooling or considering homeschooling a gifted child in Ohio. We are here to network with other parents, exchange ideas and information, share concerns and give support. We believe giftedness comes in many forms and that there is no one right way to educate. Therefore, we are very tolerant of each other's differences including world-view, religion and philosophy of education. Folks in surrounding areas are welcome too.
- To Subscribe, visit GOHome.
- Greater Toledo Area Homeschool Events - List of events, classes, and other opportunities for families who learn together in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area...
- For more information, visit Greater Toledo Area Homeschool Events.
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This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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Cardinal Numbers
An Ohio Counting Book
by Marcia Schonberg
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| This colorful and richly informative pictorial teaches children about numbers and math concepts by using people, places, and things specific to Ohio as examples. As the elementary age students begin to grasp these concepts, they learn more and more about their state in the process.
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50 Hikes in Ohio
Day Hikes & Backpacking Trips in the Buckeye State
by Ralph Ramey
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| Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the new trekking adventures that Ramey describes in detail in this update of his classic hiking guide.
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The Teenage Liberation Handbook
How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education
by Grace Llewellyn
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| For everyone who has ever gone to school or is interested in the current national debate over educational reforms, but it is especially relevant for teenagers and the parents or caregivers of teens.
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Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer
DeLorme
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| The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles.
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Fun with the Family Ohio
by Khristi S. Zimmeth
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| Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family™ Ohio leads the way to amusement parks, hiking trails, zoos, children’s museums, festivals, parks, and much more.
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Canals of Ohio
A History and Tour Guide
by Boone Triplett
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| Summary of Ohio's 1,000-mile long canal system, which was started in 1825 and closed after the 1913 flood. Primarily a tour guide that describes canal structures remaining in the field with a fair amount of local history also included.
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