tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19923541294607984142024-03-13T11:37:05.705-07:00Knowledge Quest NewsTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-54290957115797264862009-08-20T09:50:00.000-07:002009-08-20T09:52:58.040-07:00New blog locationHey there,<br /><br />Glad you've come by to read my blog. However, I have relocated it so that it resides on our own website - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/blog">http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/blog</a>.<br /><br />This is the permanent location, but a temporary template. It will be updated to match our "look" soon. But the content and comments are coming in steady, so come on over and join the conversation. Have a great day!<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />Terri JohnsonTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-35194611510237354552009-06-12T10:06:00.000-07:002009-06-12T10:08:22.073-07:00A Child's Geography Vol 2 - Now on Sale!This is the first time we have placed the revised volume 2 of A Child's Geography on sale and we are so excited to get this title into your hands. However, the sale will only last for 5 more days, so this is the absolute BEST time to order!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Link to the sale:</span> <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm"></a><a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm</a><br /><br />Not sure if this book is right for you? You can download a huge sample by following this link - <a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/holy-land-three-free-chapters/">http://www.achildsgeography.com/holy-land-three-free-chapters/</a>.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-43153441047206774292009-06-12T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-12T10:05:20.626-07:00Winners of A Child’s Geography v. 2Wow, what a terrific response to our June<span style=""></span> Giveaway for the very popular book – <span style="font-weight: bold;">A Child’s Geography: Explore the Holy Land</span> by Ann Voskamp. <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are thrilled to give away 3 copies of this book and the winners of the drawing are:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Paulette<br />Sarathan<br />Tristan<br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Congratulations ladies!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And for everyone else, don’t forget that this book is on sale at the lowest price of the year (35% off) until Tuesday, June 16<sup>th</sup> at <st1:time minute="0" hour="0">midnight</st1:time> (EST).<span style=""> </span>Here is the link to the sale – <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm</a>.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, just a heads-up… we will continue our monthly drawings and are very excited for the titles that we will feature in the upcoming summer months.<span style=""> </span>Make sure that you are signed up to our newsletter so that you can get the information first hand.<span style=""> </span>You can sign up for the newsletter on Knowledge Quest’s home page – <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/">www.knowledgequestmaps.com</a>.</p>Have a great day!Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-17202079114645307652009-06-08T11:15:00.000-07:002009-06-08T11:43:57.529-07:00June Giveaway - A Child's Geography v. 2We have another drawing to present! But first, for those of you that didn't win last month's drawing for <span style="font-weight: bold;">A Child's Geography: Explore His Earth, you can still get this title for free</span>. Yes, you read that right, you can get your own free copy when you sign up for Homeschooling ABCs this summer! You can read the details here - <a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/">www.homeschoolingabcs.com</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >On to the details for the June Giveaway:</span><br /><br />This month we are giving away THREE (3) printed copies of the book - A Child's Geography: Explore the Holy Land, written by Ann Voskamp. You will love this title! It is the second volume in the series<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Check out some reviews at the links below</span> and then click back here to find out how you can enter our drawing to win 1 of 3 free books.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Geography-Explore-Holy-Land/dp/1932786333">http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Geography-Explore-Holy-Land/dp/1932786333</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=86337">http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=86337</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=492">http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=492</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/child%27s-geography.htm">http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/child%27s-geography.htm</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolchristian.net/curricula/reviews/childsgeography.php">http://www.homeschoolchristian.net/curricula/reviews/childsgeography.php</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Reviews not enough? Perhaps a sample lesson will hit the spot!</span> Below is a link to a huge sample pulled out of the front portion of the book:</span><br /><a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/explore-his-earth-free-chap/"><br /></a><a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/holy-land-three-free-chapters/">http://www.achildsgeography.com/holy-land-three-free-chapters/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's what you will need to do in order to enter our drawing:</span><br /><br />1. Visit this webpage - <a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/about-volume-two/">http://www.achildsgeography.com/about-volume-two/</a> - and skim through the product info.<br />2. Download the free sample (if you wish) and take a peek.<br />3. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment here on the blog.<br />4. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win.<br />5. We can only provide free shipping to U.S. addresses. However, if you live outside the U.S. and don't mind paying the postage, you may certainly enter our drawing as well.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The drawing will be held on Friday, June 12th. That is less than a week away!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Please note:</span> If you decide to purchase the book because it looks so perfect for your upcoming studies AND because it is <span style="font-weight: bold;">ON SALE until 6/16</span> and then you win a free book in our drawing, we will REFUND the amount of purchase. Don't worry about that.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Link to the sale</span> - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg2.htm</span></a>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-61447189137306352382009-06-01T08:28:00.000-07:002009-06-01T08:36:12.422-07:00You can join UHSE live!Wow, this is different from last year. Last year, you had to be a paid member to listen in during Expo week, but Cindy, in her generosity, is allowing everyone to listen in live - member or not!<br /><br />So that means that you can listen LIVE all week. That is a great option for everyone who cannot afford the full Expo membership at this time. However, if you do choose to purchase a ticket, you will receive recordings of all 75 sessions plus access to the virtual vendor hall plus all of the downloads and goodies in the grab bag. It really is a tremendous deal at $39.95 (or $59.95 if you order with a friend).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cindysaffiliates.com/go.php?offer=knowledgeq&pid=26">Ultimate Homeschool Expo</a><br /><br />Here's how you can participate, ticket or not:<br /><br />Call-in (Call in on your phone, cell-phone, or SKYPE):<br />(347) 205-9175<br /><br />Join Us Live Online:<br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Ultimate-Homeschool-Expo">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Ultimate-Homeschool-Expo</a>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-88501397770934039442009-06-01T07:28:00.000-07:002009-06-01T07:35:11.666-07:00And the winner of the free ticket is...We've held our drawing and the winner of the free ticket to UHSE is...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Karen from Alabama<br /></div><br />She has been notified by email and will hopefully receive her ticket confirmation shortly. But Karen, if you do not get it right away, it's just because Cindy is so incredibly busy. Give her some time to get the details together for you.<br /><br />For the rest of you, you will want to grab your ticket now because the conference starts in just 30 minutes!<br /><br />Here's the link - <a href="http://www.cindysaffiliates.com/go.php?offer=knowledgeq&pid=26">Ultimate Homeschool Expo</a><br /><br />Enjoy and I'll see you online!<br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-25508854858524835332009-05-30T21:53:00.000-07:002009-05-31T10:07:22.760-07:00Free Ticket to UHSE!Hi friends,<br /><br />This is a fun giveaway! Cindy Rushton is allowing me to give away a free ticket to the UHSE (Ultimate Homeschool Expo). Have you been thinking about attending this online event - the largest of its kind for the homeschooling community? It is going to be very fun.<br /><br />I feel privileged to be one of the 35 speakers and my session is on Wednesday (June 3rd) at 2:00pm CST on the topic of the 7 Essential Ingredients to Homeschooling Success. I hope that you will join me.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's what you will need to do in order to enter the drawing for the free ticket:</span><br /><br />1. Visit this webpage - <a href="http://www.cindysaffiliates.com/go.php?offer=knowledgeq&pid=26">http://tinyurl.com/q2xtbx</a> - and skim through the conference info.<br />2. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment here on the blog.<br />3. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win.<br /><br />That's it! Enter the drawing quickly, because we'll draw our winner in time to be included in the entire week long event which starts at 10:00am CST on June 1st. So, we'll conduct our drawing at 9:30am so that you won't miss anything. Sound good?<br /><br />Hope to see you online at the conference!<br /><br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com234tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-17790108417499177602009-05-22T15:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T15:14:48.027-07:00Getting a piece of the sholarship pieEvery year, billions of dollars are given away in the form of scholarships and grants. The trickiest part of applying for college scholarships is finding out which ones the student is eligible for and has a chance of winning. 93% of all financial aid comes through the colleges and universities themselves and is therefore called "Institutional Aid". This aid is offered in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study programs and student loans. Only 7 percent of all financial aid is awarded through outside sponsors. However, these are the scholarships that are often the ones that are the most highly coveted and hotly contested.<br /><br />Finding scholarships is not just about the search. It starts with understanding yourself and what makes you unique. It's all about assessment - assessing yourself and assessing the scholarships that come into your radar. Are you a good match? Too many students waste their time chasing the big dollar scholarships when they could more easily win a handful of the smaller ones.<br /><br />As part of the Upper Level Homeschool class, we have created materials that will help your student get organized, understand his strengths, track his progress and stay in control of the scholarship application process.<br /><br />You can find out more about this online class here - <a href="http://www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com">www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com</a>.<br /><br />Have a great Memorial Day weekend!<br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-73241305032281286562009-05-12T09:10:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:13:26.309-07:00Winners of A Child’s Geography v. 1Wow, what a terrific response!<span style=""> Well o</span>ver 400 people entered the May Giveaway for the very popular book – <span style="font-weight: bold;">A Child’s Geography: Explore His Earth</span> by Ann Voskamp.<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are thrilled to give away 3 copies of this book and the winners of the drawing are:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">Deb W.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">Heather117</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">Kathy in UT</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Congratulations ladies!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And for everyone else, don’t forget that this book is on sale at the lowest price of the year until Sunday, May 17<sup>th</sup> at <st1:time minute="0" hour="0">midnight</st1:time> (EST).<span style=""> </span>Here is the link to the sale – <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm</a>.<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, just a heads-up… we will continue our monthly drawings and are very excited for the titles that we will feature in the upcoming summer months.<span style=""> </span>Make sure that you are signed up to our newsletter so that you can get the information first hand.<span style=""> </span>You can sign up for the newsletter on Knowledge Quest’s home page – <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/">www.knowledgequestmaps.com</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day!<br /></p>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-47808960699536194072009-05-08T10:00:00.000-07:002009-05-08T10:05:41.092-07:00A Child's Geography Vol 1 - Now on Sale!This is the first time we have placed the revised volume 1 of A Child's Geography on sale and we are so excited to get this title into your hands. However, the sale will only last for 1 week, so this is the absolute BEST time to order! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Link to the sale:</span> <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm<br /></a><br />Not sure if this book is right for you? You can download a huge sample by following the link in the post below. You can also enter our drawing to win your very own copy! Drawing will last until May 12th and the sale will continue until May 17th.Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-48819393833376508362009-05-08T09:19:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:32:44.071-07:00May Giveaway - A Child's Geography!It is time for our monthly giveaway AND this one has been long anticipated! We are giving away THREE (3) printed copies of the book - A Child's Geography: Explore His Earth, written by Ann Voskamp. You will love this title!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Check out some reviews at the links below</span> and then click back here to find out how you can enter our drawing to win 1 of 3 free books.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Geography-Explore-His-Earth/dp/1932786325">http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Geography-Explore-His-Earth/dp/1932786325</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=786323">http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=786323</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=492">http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=492</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/child%27s-geography.htm">http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/child%27s-geography.htm</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolchristian.net/curricula/reviews/childsgeography.php">http://www.homeschoolchristian.net/curricula/reviews/childsgeography.php</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Reviews not enough? Perhaps a sample lesson will hit the spot!</span> Below is a link to a huge sample pulled out of the front portion of the book:</span><br /><a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/explore-his-earth-free-chap/"><br /></a><a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/explore-his-earth-free-chap/">http://www.achildsgeography.com/explore-his-earth-free-chap/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's what you will need to do in order to enter our drawing:</span><br /><br />1. Visit this webpage - <a href="http://www.achildsgeography.com/about-volume-one/">http://www.achildsgeography.com/about-volume-one/</a> - and skim through the product info.<br />2. Download the free sample (if you wish) and take a peek.<br />3. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment here on the blog.<br />4. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win.<br />5. We can only provide free shipping to U.S. addresses. However, if you live outside the U.S. and don't mind paying the postage, you may certainly enter our drawing as well.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 12th. That is less than a week away!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Please note:</span> If you decide to purchase the book because it looks so perfect for your upcoming studies AND because it is <span style="font-weight: bold;">ON SALE until 5/17</span> and then you win a free book in our drawing, we will REFUND the amount of purchase. Don't worry about that.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Link to the sale</span> - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/acg1.htm </a>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com367tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-52793049256868993122009-04-24T19:33:00.001-07:002009-04-24T19:35:39.419-07:00Star-Spangled State BookI'm really pleased that we showcased the Star-Spangled State Book for all of you. Apparently, many of you were not aware of its existence. Well, I'm glad that you know about it now!<div><br /></div><div>Don't forget that it, along with the companion workbook, is on sale until the end of this month, April 30, 2009. Grab your copy now - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay posted for next month's giveaway!</div>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-35766836560334056882009-04-24T19:28:00.000-07:002009-04-24T19:32:53.110-07:00Congratulations to our winners!We've collected your comments and drawn 3 names to win the Star-Spangled State Book. Thanks to each of you for entering our drawing. That was alot of fun! Here are the 3 winners:<div><br /></div><div>Diane H.</div><div>MaineMom</div><div>Erika</div><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations! The 3 ladies above have received an email notifying them of their prize. Maybe next time it will be you!</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. Don't forget that our sale on the Star-Spangled State Book and Workbook will continue until the 30th of April - the last day of the month. Here's the link - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm</a>.</div>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-57335700109443209032009-04-20T11:42:00.000-07:002009-04-20T21:54:11.574-07:00April's Giveaway!It is time for our monthly giveaway AND I am super excited for this one! We are giving away THREE (3) printed copies of the book - The Star-Spangled State Book.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Check out some reviews at the links below</span> and then click back here to find out how you can enter our drawing to win 1 of 3 free books.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Star-Spangled-State-Book-Joel-King/dp/1932786260">http://www.amazon.com/Star-Spangled-State-Book-Joel-King/dp/1932786260</a><br /><br /><a href="http://homeschoolbuzz.com/reviews.html?content=The-Star-Spangled-State-Book">http://homeschoolbuzz.com/reviews.html?content=The-Star-Spangled-State-Book</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/1813.php">http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/1813.php</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=786260&netp_id=478884&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW&view=covers">http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=786260&netp_id=478884&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW&view=covers</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/tn3jcarter/218599/">http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/tn3jcarter/218599/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Reviews not enough? Perhaps a sample lesson will hit the spot!</span> Below is a link to a sample pulled out of the front portion of the book:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/guestdnldcenter2.htm"></a><a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/StatebookSample.pdf">http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/StatebookSample.pdf</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's what you will need to do in order to enter our drawing:</span><br /><br />1. Visit this webpage - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm">http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/prod5.htm</a> - and skim through the product info.<br />2. Download the free sample (if you wish) and take a peek. Workbook sample is available also.<br />3. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment here on the blog.<br />4. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win.<br />5. We can only provide free shipping to U.S. addresses. However, if you live outside the U.S. and don't mind paying the postage, you may certainly enter our drawing as well.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The drawing will be held on Friday, April 24th. That is less than a week away!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Please note:</span> If you decide to purchase the book because it looks so perfect for your upcoming studies AND because it is ON SALE until 4/29 and then you win a free book in our drawing, we will REFUND the amount of purchase. Don't worry about that.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Also please note:</span> The Star-Spangled Workbook (that turns the State Book into a full year curriculum) is currently on sale at over 40% off. This sale will last until April 29th.Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com174tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-14377241062202128732009-04-20T09:00:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:38:49.607-07:00Dual credit courses during high schoolWhen you choose to homeschool through high school, you are presented with a unique set of challenges. Perhaps for the first time in your homeschooling career, you now need to assign grades to the course work that your child is completing. You are now responsible for maintaining a transcript that highlights all of your student's accomplishments, classes and test scores. And somewhere along the line, you realize that it can be tricky being objective when the student is your very own child.<br /><br />Some of us parents are overly generous when awarding grades and credits to our high school children and some of us are overly critical about the effort that our teens are putting forth. In either scenario, we might be guilty of misrepresenting our teen on a transcript. We might be overly positive and complimentary and mislead college admissions with the incredible accomplishments of our child - perfect 4.0 (honors, AP, etc.) or we might dash his chances of getting into a really good school because we thought he could do better and so gave him less than wonderful grades (when in truth, his school work deserved a much higher score).<br /><br />This is a fine line to walk, isn't it?<br /><br />The great news is that there are certain check points along the way that can help us as we steer through this high school path. For high schoolers that are homeschooled, test scores become an objective measure of their knowledge and reasoning ability. In truth, test scores are an objective measure for ALL high school kids because standards and curricula vary so widely across our nation. This is the main reason why standardized aptitude tests (i.e. SAT I/ACT) are required of all students who desire to go on to higher education. Other tests that objectively measure a student's knowledge and skill are SAT II subject tests, AP and CLEP tests. These are regarded very heavily by college admissions officers.<br /><br />Finally, another great way to show your student's true college potential is to have him or her take classes at the local community college. A high school junior or senior can receive dual credit for these classes - meaning they receive high school credit AND college credit at the SAME TIME. And if your teen is getting good grades in college level classes, this is looked at very favorably by college admissions staff.<br /><br />The other great thing about having your high schooler take classes for dual credit is that they can chip away at their college requirements at a reduced fee (usually). Many community colleges have programs for high schoolers that allow them to take the college class for full credit but at a fraction of the cost.<br /><br />Here's an example... Our local community college allows high schoolers to take classes for college credit (and high school credit) for $25 per credit unit. The regular cost is $80/credit. That is significant savings!<br /><br />Plus if my child receives a good grade for her college class, that reflects very well on her. And I am just an observer. I take no part in awarding her the college grade or class.<br /><br />BUT as her high school teacher, I do have to give her the grade and credit for the high school portion of the "dual credit". So, if she receives a B+ for her college level work, then I could very easily give her an A- or an A for her high school level work. Do you see how this works? You could also keep the grade the same and that would be fine also.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope that this post has encouraged you to think outside of the box when you are homeschooling your high schooler. Consider dual credit. It is a great option.<br /><br />Check with your local junior or community colleges to find out how you can enroll your teen.<br /><br />And be sure to check into the Upper Level Homeschool class - <a href="http://www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com">http://www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com</a> - starting this month!<br /><br />God bless,<br />Terri JohnsonTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-5813823492500449862009-04-08T09:24:00.000-07:002009-04-08T10:08:49.278-07:00Interview with Meredith CurtisMeredith Curtis of Take Root and Write (<a href="http://www.takerootandwrite.com/columns_joyful_and_successful_homeschooling/index.html">http://www.takerootandwrite.com/columns_joyful_and_successful_homeschooling/index.html</a>) recently requested an interview with me. She'll be posting it on her blog alongside a review of our Homeschooling ABCs course. I thought that my blog readers might want to take a look into my personal homeschooling life as well. Thanks, Meredith for the opportunity.<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith:</i></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Terri, you mention on your website that you read Susan Wise Bauer's <u>The Well Trained Mind</u> which inspired you to make blank outline maps for your own children. Would you consider yourself a classical homeschooler?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Actually, no, I would not consider myself a "classical" homeschooler, although we do implement some classical concepts into our homeschool. Actually, I would consider myself an eclectic homeschooler and this is why. When we started out with our first kindergartener many, many years ago, we pursued primarily unit studies. That was a blast! Then I discovered Charlotte Mason and our studies took on this flavor for a while until I stumbled upon The Well-Trained Mind. It was at this time that I became convinced that the classical method was the best one for us to follow. This was when I was only schooling 2 of my kids and they both fit into this mold very well. However, as my next two daughters became old enough to join us in our school studies, I realized that I needed to alter some of the ways that I taught in order to accommodate them. We have gone back to incorporate more of the Charlotte Mason methods and unit studies to bring some flair back into our school days. However, I do use textbooks for a few subjects that require this type of approach for one or more of my kids. So, as you can see, I truly am an eclectic homeschooling mom!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Please tell us a little bit about your own educational background when you were a child?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> I went to public school when I was a child from grades K-12. I never knew or heard of anyone who was homeschooled at that time (although now I know that there were homeschooling pioneers way back then who were paving the way and I am thankful to them.)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">What led you to homeschool? What were the early years of homeschooling like for your family?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Our oldest daughter learned to read a few weeks before she turned four and this put me in a conundrum. I didn't know what to do with her for the next couple of years while she waited for kindergarten to start or what she would do while she waited for her schoolmates to learn to read. We were afraid that she would be terribly bored in school with the major emphasis on phonics instruction for the first couple of years. So, we decided that we would begin homeschooling the following year (technically a year early because her birthday fell after September 1st) and just see what happened. We thought that we would put her into school around 2nd grade when the rest of her peers would be reading and the emphasis would shift into other subject matters.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">However, when second grade rolled around, our son was entering kindergarten and he was upset that we were thinking about putting him in kindergarten when we enrolled his sister in second grade. He wanted to homeschool just like his sister! So, we decided that if we were going to teach one of them at home, we might as well continue with both. That was the last year we even considered putting our kids into traditional school. Something that we used to say in the early years is that we were just taking it one year at a time. And I think that is a good way to approach homeschooling, because it is not us, but the Lord that leads us on our path. And yet, the Lord has made it very clear that this "educational choice" that we have been pursuing is truly a lifestyle and we have been faithfully traveling this path ever since that first decision to homeschool our first kindergartener and believe that we will see all of our children through school in this way, as long as He continues to make a way for us to do so.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">We are finishing up our 11th year of homeschooling this year.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Please tell us more about your philosophy of home education?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> This is a bold statement, but I believe that every Christian parent ought to consider the option of homeschooling right alongside their choice of public or private schooling. That said, I do not believe that homeschooling is the best, nor certainly not, the easiest choice for all families as many factors come into play, BUT it is a tested and proven method for educational success. One-on-one tutoring within the family setting is producing children and young adults with strong academics and strong moral character.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Terri, you have five children. What are their names and ages?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Actually, we have six children. Nicole is our oldest and she is 15 and finishing up her Sophomore year of high school. Brady is 13 and getting ready to begin his Freshman year this fall. Rachel is 8 and going into 4th grade. </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Lydia</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> is 7 and going into 3rd. Autumn is 3 and Levi is 16 months old.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Do you find yourself adapting your teaching for each of your different children?</span><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Absolutely! As I said earlier, I have had to change my teaching style to accommodate various learners as they have been folded into our homeschool studies. In fact, now that my oldest two children are primarily independent learners, I now direct most of my teaching techniques toward my 7 and 8 year olds, who learn very differently than their older siblings. The classical approach worked very well for my oldest two, but my middle two thrive in a more Charlotte-Mason-style approach to learning. It is gentle, but not dumbed down… Interesting, but not too rigorous…<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><u1:p> </u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Also, I try to use the same texts and resources for each of my children as I strive to manage both money and time wisely, but when I find that a certain approach is not working for someone, I'll put that book away and try something else. Spelling is a perfect example. I have used Spelling Power for all of my kids and 3 out of 4 of them have done very well with the program. But one doesn't learn the same way. She is much more auditory than visual. I began using All About Spelling with her this year and her spelling ability has taken off! She just needed a different approach that suited her learning style. Yes, that means that I have to juggle spelling a little bit more, but the results far outweight any inconvenience to me.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Where do you feel most successful as a homeschool mom?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> I feel like I know my kids well. I know their strengths, their weaknesses, what frustrates them and what makes them swell with pride. I know when they are having a rough day and when they might need a little time to themselves or alone with me. I know when they are excited to get through with their schoolwork so they can get outside and play. I feel that I am successful in studying my kids and helping them to grow academically, emotionally and spiritually.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I'm not perfect, by any means, but I love spending time with my children and enjoying them for who they are.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">What is your biggest challenge?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Housework, hands-down! I am the Mary (vs. Martha) who would rather read, talk, listen and play. Dishes can be piling in the sink and laundry in the hamper and I am content to read another chapter in the gripping novel that we are engrossed in.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I have learned through the years that I need to create and use systems in order to stay on top of housework. The kids have daily chores that they need to complete before they rush off to any extra-curricular activities. If they don't keep up with their chores, then these extra privileges are taken away. We set aside times for housework when everyone must pitch in and mark off the duties they have completed on the chart. Kids and parents all work together to get the jobs done.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I am still largely responsible for laundry and this is the one area that I have not yet devised a workable solution that helps me stay on top of the huge task of washing, drying, folding and putting away of 8 family members clothing. Not to mention storing, organizing and getting rid of out-of-season or unwanted clothing. But I'll keep working on it!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">In your homeschooling journey, what has given you the greatest joy along the way?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> My greatest joy has been watching my children succeed in something they have worked really hard for. When a child gets an A on a test or lands a lead role in a play, my heart leaps for joy. And yet I know that these are not the most important things in life. The real learning moments come from failure and disappointment. I cannot label it "joy", but some of my most satisfying moments as a homeschooling parent have been the times that I have been able to come alongside one of my children and encourage him after a difficult disappointment. These are the moments when real learning and growth take place. These are also the moments that strengthen our relationships with our kids. They need to know that it is not their success that makes us love them; it's just who they are!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">What inspired you to put together this amazing course, <i>Homeschooling ABCs</i>, for other homeschooling moms?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> One day last summer, it hit me like a ton of bricks… there is nothing comprehensive out there that takes a new homeschooling parent by the hand and guides her through the steps necessary to begin homeschooling her kids. Over the years, we have talked with many parents via email, over the phone and at homeschool conferences about "how to homeschool". And yet I know that these 10 minute conversations are just not enough to fully equip a parent to dive right in. There is so much information out there, but your brain goes into overload when you try to digest it. Have you ever googled "homeschool"? There is a lot of information out there, but none of it is assembled into one easy-to-digest comprehensive program.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">That's what inspired me to put together the Homeschooling ABCs course.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>Meredith: </i></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Please tell us about <i>Homeschooling ABCs</i>.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><i><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Terri:</span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Homeschooling ABCs (<a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com</a>) is a 26 week long course that takes a new homeschooling parent by the hand and walks her through the first 6 months of her homeschooling journey. The class is delivered by weekly emails that contain a link to a PDF download that contains that week's lesson. The lessons are usually 10-12 pages in length and cover a single aspect of homeschooling such as:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">A - 10 Easy Steps to a Great Start in Homeschooling<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">B - Let's Begin with the Basics<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">C - Copy the Classroom - Not! (Organization)<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">D - Dare to Differentiate (Learning Styles)<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">E - Establish Your Philosophy of Education<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">F - Finding the Best Curriculum for Your Family<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><u1:p> </u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Classes go on to cover individual subjects in detail, such as math, phonics, science, etc. The reason for this unique format is to allow the class member to read, absorb and apply that week's lesson before moving on to the next. We all know how easy it is to read a great big book and then apply maybe only 1 or 2 points from the entire volume. With this weekly delivery method, you get the opportunity to apply 1-2 points from each lesson and therefore are able to glean much more from the material over the course of the 6 months.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">You can read all of the details on the website here - <a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com</a>.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">These classes are geared for homeschooling parents who have children of all ages and in all grades K-12. However, because of the unique demands and requirements of high school students, we have created a separate course just for parents of middle and high school students. It is called Upper Level Homeschool and you can read more about that separate 13 week course here -<a href="http://www.upperlevelhomeschool.com/">www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com</a>. <u1:p></u1:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">It's been a pleasure, Meredith. Thanks for conducting this interview.<br /><br />Be sure to visit Meredith's blog at:<br /><a href="http://www.takerootandwrite.com/columns_joyful_and_successful_homeschooling/index.html">http://www.takerootandwrite.com/columns_joyful_and_successful_homeschooling/index.html</a></span></p> <span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12;" ><span style=""><a href="http://www.takerootandwrite.com/columns_joyful_and_successful_homeschooling/index.html"></a></span></span>Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-70968073468692109932009-03-29T11:57:00.000-07:002009-03-29T12:08:57.463-07:00Bonuses in first 48 hours...In just 3 days, we will be unveiling our brand new homeschooling through high school class. We're really excited about it for a couple of reasons:<br /><br />1. Working with these expert authors has been a fantastic experience. We have not yet graduated our first high schooler, so we've brought in experts to teach on the subjects that we have yet to experience in full measure. It's been a great educational and rewarding experience for me!<br /><br />2. Our Homeschooling ABCs course (<a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com">www.homeschoolingabcs.com</a>) has really hit a sweet spot for new and seasoned homeschoolers alike. However, it does not delve as deeply into high school issues because it is a course that has a broader reach. So this next class will really hit those issues specifically and provide knowledge, resource and answers for parents who are considering or have definitely decided to homeschool all the way through high school.<br /><br />The class will be open to sign-ups on April 1st and that is not a joke. For the first 48 hours, we'll be giving away a couple of bonuses and these are:<br /><br /><ul><li>High School Forms & Checklists - all the paperwork you'll need to complete the high school years!</li><li>Helping Your Teen Find His Passion - Identify the Godly gifts and talents that will last a lifetime!</li></ul>Also, the first 30 class members to sign-up will receive direct access to me for 30 days. You will become part of my personal support group and I'll take the time to answer all of your specific questions based on your unique circumstances. It's going to be fun!<br /><br />Stay posted for all the details on April 1st.<br /><br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-57171875343582090082009-03-27T13:00:00.000-07:002009-03-27T13:07:07.127-07:005 Days and Counting...Did you know that there are certain foods that will help your teen to concentrate better and stay more focused? These "brain foods" may even help him to get better scores on his tests. Keep your fridge and pantry well stocked with:<br /><br />oats/oatmeal<br />wheat germ<br />walnuts/other nuts<br />blueberries<br />avocados<br />salmon<br />eggs<br />cheese<br /><br />Limit energy type drinks and drink more water. This is a recipe for greater concentration, better focus and a stronger memory. Give it a try!<br /><br />In 5 days we unveil our brand new class for parents of homeschooled high schoolers. Are you wondering if you can really do this? Are you afraid that something might slip through the cracks and he won't be able to graduate at the end of his senior year? Do you wonder if you can adequately prepare him for college and adult life beyond homeschooling?<br /><br />Worry no longer! We are assembling everything you need to know about homeschooling high schooler in one complete course. You will learn how to:<br /><br />1. adequately maintain a transcript<br />2. plan a 4 year course of study<br />3. design a course for high school credit<br />4. prepare your teen for the SAT/ACT tests<br />5. outsource difficult subjects<br />6. help him get motivated and stay that way<br /><br />And so much more... Stay posted. We reveal everything you need to know to get started on April 1st - and that's no joke!Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-68421645007634141042009-03-26T07:50:00.000-07:002009-03-26T07:57:44.615-07:00In just 6 days...In 6 days, we will be unveiling our brand new class for parents of homeschooled teens. I cannot wait to share this with you! I've been working diligently on one of the lessons this week - Developing Good Study Habits. This is essential for your teen as he progresses through his high school and college years.<br /><br />There are three parts to time management:<br /><br />1. Organizing your stuff - if you don't have to look for it, you will waste less time!<br />2. Using your time efficiently - we all have just 24 hours in a day and how we use them will make all the difference in the world (setting aside a good number for sleep, that is).<br />3. Training your brain - by nourishing, resting and training your brain, you will be able to tap more out of it.<br /><br />Next Wednesday, April 1st, we'll open up our class. It will run for 13 weeks, so if you enroll next Wednesday, you'll be wrapping it up by the end of June. This is perfect timing if you have a child in high school or about to begin high school.<br /><br />JoJo Tabares has been working on our College Preparation lesson and let me tell you... it is jam-packed! This material is really solid and very step-by-step.<br /><br />I'm excited!Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-25567284900969964962009-03-23T17:33:00.000-07:002009-03-23T17:40:37.068-07:00Just 9 More Days...After much anticipation, lots of research and hard work, we are so excited to unveil our brand new class - Upper Level Homeschool - on April 1st. <br /><br />This class is designed especially for parents of high schoolers and middle schoolers who are thinking about homeschooling all the way through. It covers everything that you will need to know to start your teens off right and keep them on track from grades 9-12.<br /><br />The first few lessons will thoroughly discuss:<br /><br />Mapping a 4 Year Course of Study<br />Designing a Course for High School Credit<br />Outsourcing Difficult Subjects<br />Keeping and Maintaining a Transcript<br />Developing Good Study Skills<br /><br />The class then goes on to teach how to prepare for SAT/ACT tests, timed essays, CLEP testing, dual credit, preparing for college, applying for financial aid, and so much more...<br /><br />Every parent of a homeschooled middle or high school student will benefit greatly from this course. Stay posted for the link on April 1st.Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-68510615749848089812009-03-12T13:53:00.000-07:002009-03-12T14:05:42.658-07:00Congratulations to our winnersYay! I'm so excited to post the names of our 3 winners in our Homeschooling ABCs Giveaway. All three ladies were super excited to win this prize and are looking forward to getting a huge boost of encouragement and ideas for the remainder of the school year and on into next year as well.<br /><br />Here are the winners:<br /><br />Betsy Bookworm<br />Shawnda O.<br />Denise C.<br /><br />Congratulations, ladies! Enjoy your prize. Wondering what they've won? You can take a look here - <a href="http://www.HomeschoolingABCs.com">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com</a> - and you can even download a sample lesson here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.HomeschoolingABCs.com/guestdnldcenter2.htm">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com/guestdnldcenter2.htm</a><br /><br />The sample lesson is a mini-ebook in its own right. The title is "Math Can Be Fun!" Enjoy!<br /><br />Stay posted as our high school course will be unveiled very soon. I cannot wait to share it with you. So many homeschooling parents lose their confidence once their children arrive at the high school years. They feel that it is easier and less stressful to just put them back into public school. I'm not knocking that decision, but I am offering hope, help and step-by-step advise so that you may continue to homeschool, even through high school. This course is only partially written by me. We have guest authors who have solid expertise in homeschooling, graduating and preparing teens for college and beyond.<br /><br />It is so fun to walk this road together. It keeps us strong and on the right track.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-41471709184802733842009-03-02T11:01:00.000-08:002009-03-02T11:13:55.152-08:00Homeschooling ABCs GiveawayWe have fallen behind a bit in our monthly giveaways, BUT I am super excited for this one! We are giving away THREE (3) free memberships to our Homeschooling ABCs course (<a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com</a>). This class has been getting rave reviews and we are absolutely thrilled that it has been benefitting new and seasoned homeschoolers alike.<br /><br />Check out some of the reviews and then click back here to find out how you can enter our drawing to win 1 of 3 free class memberships.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HomeschoolCrew/602443/">http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HomeschoolCrew/602443/</a><br /><br />Just click on the links of the reviewers' names and you can read their reviews. There are 89 of them as of this writing.<br /><br />Reviews not enough? Perhaps a sample lesson will hit the spot! Below is a link to a sample pulled out of the middle of the class lessons - Lesson 13 (of 26).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/guestdnldcenter2.htm">http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/guestdnldcenter2.htm</a><br /><br />Here's what you will need to do in order to enter our drawing:<br /><br />1. Visit our homepage - <a href="http://www.homeschoolingabcs.com/">www.HomeschoolingABCs.com</a> - and skim through the product info.<br />2. Download the free sample (if you wish) and take a peek<br />3. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment<br />4. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win<br /><br />The drawing will be held on March 10th.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Please note:</span> If you decide to purchase the course and then win a free membership in our drawing, we will REFUND the amount of purchase. Don't worry about that.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Please note this as well:</span> We opened up our class to an additional 1000 people as of last month and about half of those memberships are gone. If you are interested in this course anytime in the next few months, I would suggest that you not wait too long. Just a thought...<br /><br />Okay, have fun and enjoy the sample lesson - Math Can Be Fun!Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-42301892909134419802009-02-25T14:03:00.001-08:002009-02-25T14:05:48.806-08:00New TemplateWell, it has been a while since I have posted...<br /><br />We'll be doing another drawing very soon! In fact, it will be start next week on March 3rd, so check back here then.<br /><br />In the meantime, I have changed the background to this blog so it doesn't look so template-ish. If you are looking for a new background for your blog, visit http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/. It's free and it's kinda fun!<br /><br />See you next week!<br /><br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-89240843216098876692009-01-14T13:57:00.001-08:002009-01-14T14:03:00.302-08:00We have 3 winners!Yay, we held our random drawing for our <span style="font-weight: bold;">What Really Happened in Ancient Times</span> book. Here are the three winners:<br /><br />malachiway<br />catchmeathome<br />t.muston<br /><br />Congratulations! Your books will soon be on their way.<br /><br />This book has been well received (read comments here and on Amazon.com) and is currently on sale until Sunday, January 18th. Check it out and get your free biography here - <a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/wrhancient.htm">www.knowledgequestmaps.com/wrhancient.htm</a>.<br /><br />Interested in the CPSIA ruling and its potential ramifications? Read below...Terri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992354129460798414.post-39386029232209068092009-01-14T12:01:00.000-08:002009-01-14T12:03:15.924-08:00Great article!I just read this article after submitted the previous post. I think this one might be the most concise and entertaining of all:<br /><br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html</a><br /><br />Do read!<br /><br />TerriTerri Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.com1