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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher. We need to educate our children for their future, not our past.
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Wisconsin Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Apples of Gold Home School News - Apples of Gold Home School News, the ezine written from a Christian World view with the goal of providing a forum of support, activities, resources, and words to encourage homeschoolers along the way. We thought we should share a few words to help you understand just what we are about, who we are, and how you can use the ezine to meet the needs of your family.
Apples of Gold began in September 1995 by a few homeschooling families who saw a need in the northland community for a way in which homeschoolers could connect with one another and keep informed and encouraged. For almost thirteen years we've printed and mailed a bi-monthly, hard-copy version of the newsletter. Over that time, most subscribers have lived in Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis County, Minnesota, but there have been a growing number of families outside the immediate region that took an interest in the subject matter of the newsletter as well. Now Apples of Gold is transitioning from a hard-copy to primarily online version mini-magazine to reach a broader audience.
Apples of Gold is Your Forum! We encourage frequent contributions by readers. Anyone is encouraged to send in articles, testimonies, book reviews, teaching tips, announcements, or other words of encouragement that might be a benefit to homeschooling families. There is a special page called "Young Ambassadors" just for students, and we ask that kids send in anything that they’d like to contribute and see in print such as stories, poems, or cartoons. We do reserve the right to edit and select submissions. As long as room is available, we are open to publishing want/for sale ads, or ads for services (such as a family-run cottage industry). Kids are welcome to take advantage of this as well. Read our guidelines for submissions.
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- For more information, visit Apples of Gold Home School News.
- Bridge Homeschooling Group (BridgeHomeschoolingGroup) - A homeschooling group based in Burlington, Wisconsin for homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling. The purpose of the group is to build a BRIDGE for those who want to homeschool to those whom are already homeschooling so we can support one another and learn from each other. Another goal is to do field trips and gatherings to meet one another. Another goal is co-teaching if you are interested. Group is not limited to Burlington residents. Surrounding areas are more then welcome.
- To Subscribe, visit BridgeHomeschoolingGroup.
- Catholic Homeschoolers of Wisconsin - A network connecting Catholic homeschoolers to Catholic homeschool group sin Wisconsin.
- For more information on Catholic Homeschool Support Groups in Wisconsin, visit Catholic Homeschoolers of Wisconsin.
- CHEFS (WisconsinCHEFS) - This group is dedicated to serving members of the Christian Home Educators Family Support , in Dodge County Wisconsin.
- To Subscribe, visit WisconsinCHEFS.
- Home Educated Children's Group in South East Wisconsin - This group is INCLUSIVE. We are located in South East Wisconsin. No fee to join.
Our activities include:
Group days(classes)
park days
field trips
youth group
and more!
Group days are held at the New Berlin Library, and can consist of special guests, crafts, or game days.
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- If you are interested in learning more about or joining the group, feel free to contact Karie at Home.edcg@gmail.com or visit Home Educated Children's Group in S.E. WI..
- Kinnickinnic Valley Home Educators (kinnicsgroup) - We are a general homeschool support group composed of home educators from Pierce County and St Croix County of Western Wisconsin, and neighboring Dakota County and Washington County of Minnesota. We meet on a regular basis, throughout the year, in centrally located River Falls, Wisconsin.
This e-group has been set up to advertise our group's existence to new homeschoolers and new-comers to our area, and also to bring together established homeschooling families who are seeking local support.
We also produce a free homeschool e-newsletter, "Western Wisconsin Homeschool News", which lists homeschool-related activities in the Western Wisconsin area. The newsletter is sent periodically, as new information is gathered. To receive our newsletter, simply post a message requesting that you be added to our e-mail list.
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- To Subscribe, visit kinnicsgroup.
- Midwest Christian Moms of Many (Midwest-CMOM) - I am a Christian mom who just move to Fort Wayne, IN on June 2 2006. For the previous 7 years our family lived in SE Iowa. We have 6 children ages 3-14 years old. Having a large family is a blessing. Yet in this day and age it is challenging. Any mom in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Northern Missouri with 4 or more children living at home is welcome here. We will discuss household organization, homeschooling ideas, frugal living tips, child training, Christian living, modesty, and general encouragement. I want this to be a list where friendships are made and encouragement and prayer for one another is priority.
For more information, visit http://www.momys.com.
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- To Subscribe, visit Midwest-CMOM.
- Northern Wisconsin Homeschool Moms (NorthernWImoms) - We are a list for Northern Wisconsin Homeschoolers (and moms) to join and plan get-togethers and outtings in the state of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. New Moms and not-so-new Moms are welcome.
If you don't homeschool and would like to hang out with us -you are welcome aboard too.
Let's talk about homeschooling, crafts, upcoming events in your area, children, parenting, SAHM, home businesses, and more. Please no flaming. You must post once a month to stay active. To join -you must supply your name, childrens ages, and location.
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- To Subscribe, visit NorthernWImoms.
- Richland County Wisconsin Home Educators (RichlandCountyHomeEducators) - This e-mail list exists for the purpose of communication between home educators in and around Richland County, Wisconsin.
- To Subscribe, visit RichlandCountyHomeEducators.
- Rock Valley Home School Group (RVHSG) - RVHSG is a grassroots group open to all homeschool families. Our purpose is to provide homeschooling kids with educational and wholesome social interaction, and to provide homeschooling families the opportunity to connect and share ideas, information, and give each other encouragement and support. All educational and religious philosophies are welcomed and respected. The direction of our group is determined by the active participation of our members.
Serving Janesville and Rock County, Wisconsin
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- For more information, visit Rock Valley Home School Group.
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Please notify if your email list, support group, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.
This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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Homeschooling The Challenging Child
by Christine M. Fields
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| ”How about you? Are you thinking of homeschooling? Are you burned out from homeschooling? Got teens? Thinking about adoption? Worried that you kids don't have practical life skills? Do you have a special needs child that you desire to homeschool? These are some of the topics I address in my books. Writing from a Christian perspective, I hope to give my readers ideas as well as inspiration, some education and some encouragement.”
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Deschooling Gently
by Tammy Takahashi
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| Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself.
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Homeschooling More Than One Child
A Practical Guide for Families
by Carren W. Joye
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| Here’s a book that addresses the special challenges of homeschooling two or more children for parents just starting to homeschool and veterans desiring fresh ideas. This sensible guide offers practical ideas on balancing the needs of different ages and abilities, juggling multiple commitments, choosing or designing a curriculum to fit each child, finding socialization opportunities that appeal to all ages, and more!
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The Unschooling Handbook
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
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| Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated 1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States.
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