Home education as a fun and rewarding lifestyleTumblr (3.0; @susanraber)http://susanraber.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fb4d739a0e9acc6740601a2b2f59bc29/tumblr_mn0csdrVeM1rbog7oo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of High School Prep Genius from College Prep Genius</big></p><blockquote><p>For parents and students who want information, explanations, and guidance about how to prepare for…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/18/review-of-high-school-prep-genius-from-college-prep-genius/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50748195646http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50748195646Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:13 -0400choosing a careerpersonal developmentplanning for collegescholarshipsvolunteer opportunities<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/950d7ffe3148c59d4919ebbdc83f8a2e/tumblr_mmyynruaOs1rbog7oo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>For some fresh air in your homeschool, open the windows</big></p><blockquote><p>The role of teacher often seems to be distant, and even adversarial to the average student. The…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/14/for-some-fresh-air-in-your-homeschool-open-the-windows/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50691100625http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50691100625Fri, 17 May 2013 20:57:26 -0400homeschool outdoorsmotivate studentsreasons to homeschool<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bffe960bb969f01ad5526a5b8599573d/tumblr_mmr7o5rhtY1rbog7oo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>“Teacher Apprecation” Carnival of Homeschooling at Corn and Oil</p><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/07/carnival-of-homeschooling-at-corn-and-oil/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50363398007http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50363398007Mon, 13 May 2013 16:31:17 -0400carnival of homeschoolinghomeschool encouragementhomeschoolingteacher appreciation day<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/24bf235e55a05f0586f12a21b7e2b9c2/tumblr_mmr6s3rnfD1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>When support groups ARE supportive, and how you can help</big></p><blockquote><p>Our <a href="http://peachhomeschool.org/2013/05/13/the-tech-savvy-homeschooler-workshop-recap/">May homeschool support group meeting</a>was organized by one of our PEACH dads, and with the help…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/10/when-support-groups-are-supportive-and-how-you-can-help/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50361952558http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/50361952558Mon, 13 May 2013 16:12:02 -0400homeschool mentorhomeschool support grouplife challenges<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cc4f1ce022f06242552cc5b202906cc7/tumblr_mme981VmOl1rbog7oo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Should homeschoolers award percentage or letter grades? Or give grades at all?</big></p><blockquote><p>One of the decisions we have to make as educators at home is to decide what to do about grades.…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/06/should-homeschoolers-use-grades/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49796369431http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49796369431Mon, 06 May 2013 16:36:01 -0400assessmentsgrading schoolworkhomeschool evaluationhomeschool gradesletter gradespercentage grades<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/77b551b975afa807281015ba4cd25147/tumblr_mm4opvgyOB1rbog7oo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>End of the school year? No way!</big></p><blockquote> <p>The beginning of summer is often seen as the end of the school year, but it shouldn’t be. You may…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/05/01/end-of-the-school-year-no-way/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49366454093http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49366454093Wed, 01 May 2013 12:34:43 -0400homeschooling summerlearning in freedom<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b3d1de649315cb0c20d017e2daa99421/tumblr_mm3kzc6su21rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of Sharon Watson’s Writing Fiction in High School</big></p><blockquote><p>We have two writers in our house – Emma is working on a screenplay, and I like writing fiction – so…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/30/review-of-sharon-watsons-writing-fiction-in-high-school/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49327039348http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49327039348Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:16:23 -0400compositionEnglish creditwriting fictionConsidering how many questions arise again and again about home education, I created a Frequently...http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49137087298http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/49137087298Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:10:32 -0400homeschool faqquestions about home education<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aacad70a61d996422f42a69378e70125/tumblr_mls9evySyn1rbog7oo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p><big>Carnival of Homeschooling at Teach Beside Me</big></p><blockquote><p>Enjoy this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling hosted by <strong><a href="http://www.teachbesideme.com/2013/04/carnival-of-homeschooling-382.html">Teach Beside Me</a></strong>. You’ll find a variety of…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/24/carnival-of-homeschooling-at-teach-beside-me/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48809150973http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48809150973Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:32:55 -0400carnival of homeschoolinghomeschool encouragement<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/caf75d2980a91000da39a32e1c10a58d/tumblr_mls82sRdHN1rbog7oo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>An overview of annual homeschool testing and assessments</big></p><blockquote><p>In some states, such as Ohio, homeschoolers submit <a href="http://peachhomeschool.org/notification-procedures/">a yearly notification of their intent to…</a></p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/20/an-overview-of-annual-homeschool-testing-and-assessments/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48806883771http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48806883771Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:04 -0400evaluationhomeschooling testinglearning assessmentstandardized testing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b2b436010750738e97667853966ced56/tumblr_mlrisaJ5Yv1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A fun way to master math facts - read my review of Math Rider</p><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/24/review-of-math-rider/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48773344132http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48773344132Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:57:46 -0400download math softwareincrease math proficiencyintelligent softwaremath games<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c59a5370c5cd38ec27e86e3689b1428/tumblr_mll9goCxIO1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of Progeny Press Study Guide for Beowulf</big></p><blockquote><p>Literature study guides help students connect purposefully and intelligently with the books they…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/21/review-of-progeny-press-study-guide-for-beowulf/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48499987614http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48499987614Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:50:48 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/437a8f2dc4a33b670f26752f37a2331d/tumblr_mlix88mNU41rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of Supercharged Science</big></p><blockquote><p>Regardless of your student’s learning style, <strong><a href="http://www.sciencelearningspace.com/" rel="nofollow">Supercharged Science</a></strong>will grab their attention and have…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/14/review-of-supercharged-science/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48387301431http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48387301431Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:31:19 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4afc3ba85fa4d974fda3c8a21dd7c231/tumblr_mlikbsFRec1rbog7oo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p><big>Carnival of Homeschool at Every Bed of Roses</big></p><blockquote><p>The Carnival of Homeschooling is a great way to receive wisdom, information, and encouragement from…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/17/carnival-of-homeschool-at-every-bed-of-roses/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48367813552http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48367813552Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:52:40 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d9b1ef33a7cdc8d035230d393e129d98/tumblr_mlijbtswxI1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Common Core Standards: Education’s Vampire</p><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/17/common-core-standards-public-educations-vampire/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48366593022http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48366593022Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:31:04 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fa5b5784511f773e27d46ec425a48ff0/tumblr_mlck6a6O9n1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Review of the story of Sacagawea by Knowledge Quest</p><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/16/review-of-sacagawea-by-knowledge-quest/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48115593542http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48115593542Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:03:46 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/437a8f2dc4a33b670f26752f37a2331d/tumblr_ml9vn14ugm1rbog7oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of Supercharged Science</big></p><blockquote><p>Regardless of your student’s learning style, <strong><a href="http://www.sciencelearningspace.com/">Supercharged Science</a></strong>will grab their attention and have…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/14/review-of-supercharged-science/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48005191497http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/48005191497Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:18:25 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7737303468bd633463512c0f950b2326/tumblr_ml64ye12Sb1rbog7oo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>Spring Break: during which I didn’t actually take a break</big></p><blockquote><p>I always make plans to rest during our scheduled school breaks. I’m going to catch up on my…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/12/spring-break-during-which-i-didnt-actually-take-a-break/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/47822868307http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/47822868307Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:49:26 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/522d42778225315e3b5ee5edbfe49420/tumblr_mkk9g6IyJJ1rbog7oo1_400.gif"/><br/><br/><p><big>Review of Math-U-See Stewardship</big></p><blockquote><p>It’s always a relief to find a curriculum that fills a specific need for you and your student. <a href="http://store.mathusee.com/catalog/secondary-math/stewardship/"><strong>Math…</strong></a></p></blockquote><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/04/01/review-of-math-u-see-stewardship/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/46826913331http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/46826913331Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:19:18 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5119e336764482ba2438f89d7e9ef137/tumblr_mkc9gui5j01rbog7oo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Common Core Standards - What They Are, Part 1</p><p><a href="http://athomeandschool.com/2013/03/27/common-core-standards-in-my-words/">View Post</a></p>http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/46449432896http://susanraber.tumblr.com/post/46449432896Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:38:54 -0400