Homeschool View

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate all the things for which we are thankful! For homeschooling families, November often means having our children write expressions of gratitude for individual or collective blessings. A creative complement to Alpha Omega Publications' Switched-On Schoolhouse® or LIFEPAC® Language Arts lesson plans, Thanksgiving writing assignments can encourage your homeschooler to think about the true meaning behind this holiday....

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Get a head start on your homeschool holiday baking with this easy-to-make, mouth-watering pumpkin recipe. Perfect for serving relatives or feeding your tribe of hungry homeschooling "Indians," this delicious pumpkin roll serves ten people and can be made ahead of time and stored in your freezer until Thanksgiving....

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Alpha Omega Publications® is pleased to recognize Janella Goad of Indian Valley, Virginia, as AOP's November 2009 Homeschool Parent of the Month. In recognition of her homeschooling efforts, Janella will receive a $50 AOP gift certificate that's good toward the purchase of Switched-On Schoolhouse®, LIFEPAC®, Horizons, or The Weaver Curriculum®....

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"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (Proverbs 27:17).

One of the most frequently asked questions from homeschool skeptics is "What about your child's socialization?" For families blessed with just a single child, this question seemingly becomes even more pointed. In this month's "What's on Your Mind," Alpha Omega Publications offers parents helpful ideas to successfully keep an only child from becoming lonely....

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Is your homeschooler sad that summer activities are over? Cheer him up with this fun fall science experiment that teaches children how to see the rainbow in a leaf. An easy project that only requires simple household materials, this leaf chromatography experiment reinforces why leaves turn different colors in the fall and other fascinating photosynthesis facts found in LIFEPAC® and Switched-On Schoolhouse® sixth grade science lessons from Alpha Omega Publications®. Plus, your child will also gain a deeper understanding of God's marvelous design of a leaf....

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Are you planning to give your child a H1N1 vaccine this flu season? As cooler weather approaches and more children spend time indoors, the government is warning Americans to prepare for another epidemic outbreak of the H1N1 virus. Although homeschoolers are significantly reduced in their exposure, many of our children still participate in potential flu-spreading social gatherings, including church groups, music lessons, sports activities, and homeschool co-op outings. However, does this mean they need a vaccination to protect against this viral threat?...

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Do you have a new baby on the way or one already in your arms? Wondering how you can care for his needs and still manage to teach older children at the same time? Although you may feel stressed out, homeschooling with a baby is easier than it sounds. To learn how to keep your homeschooling on track while caring for a newborn, check out these ten helpful hints:...

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As a leading provider of award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum and services, Alpha Omega Publications® is proud to offer homeschooling families fun rewards and exceptional products that provide a solid, Bible-based education. After receiving thousands of entries this summer at over 55 homeschool conventions throughout the United States, Alpha Omega Publications is pleased to announce Angela Gomez of Cooper City, Florida, as the winner of the random drawing in AOP's 2009 HP TouchSmart PC Giveaway!...

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"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend" (Proverbs 27:17).

For many families, homeschooling works better when one or more classes can be shared with a group. Parents and their children decide to regularly gather in each other's homes or a rented facility to cooperatively teach academic subjects like math or science or extra-curricular courses like art, sports, or drama. Better known as homeschool co-ops, these groups generally have anywhere from five to 50 member families with homeschool parents volunteering to teach particular areas of skill or interest....

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Because we care about homeschooling families, Alpha Omega Publications® is requesting your feedback to make the Homeschool View™ even better. Tell us what you like, what you want to see changed, and what homeschooling topics you would like to see discussed. This is your eNews publication, and we would love to meet your individual homeschooling needs....

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