Index | Back to Newsletter Index __________________________ IHEN Journal __________________________ > #2.10 October 2002 An e-mail newsletter, published by the INDIANA HOME EDUCATORS' NETWORK __ Subscribe by e-mail > IHEN-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com __ Back Issues > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IHEN-News/files/ __ Technical Problems > PGPress@aol.com __ "IHEN Journal" Online > http://www.ihen.org/IHEN_Journal/ _____ "IHEN Journal" ©2002, IHEN and respective authors if noted. All Rights Reserved. Non commercial distribution rights allowed. See forwarding guidelines [b] at the end of the newsletter. ______________________________________________ CONTENTS__________ > we would have a witty quote here, > but we're all out playing in the leaves. > [1] LETTER FROM THE EDITOR > [2] READERS... WRITE... LETTERS __ you read, you write, we read, we share > [3] LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT! (of IHEN, that is) __ helping homeschoolers... one parent at a time > [4] INDIANAHOMESCHOOLERS E-LIST DIGEST __ a monthly sampler from IHEN's "IndianaHomeschoolers" list __ plus why "IndianaHomeschoolers" is THE list for YOU > [5] HOOSIER HOMESCHOOLERS ON-LINE by jessica radtke __ buying and selling used curricla > [6] IHEN COUNTY CONTACTS __ helping hoosiers homeschool -- that's the key > [7] OFF THE DEB END by debbie harbeson __ you can't scare me! > [8] POINTS OF INTEREST >> NEW POI FEATURE!! science corner: composting __ nhen.org article: homeschoolers helping homeschoolers __ don't blink! new stuff _____ IHEN Resource Directory: > [a] CONTACTS __ who's who; staff and volunteers __ e-mail addresses __ [un]subscription instructions > [b] COPYRIGHTS/DISTRIBUTION __ forwarding guidelines [1] ________________________________ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR __________ by debbie harbeson > IHEN-News-Owner@yahoogroups.com Last month, I told you about a discussion on the IndianaHomeschoolers E-mail list where members were trying to help out a mother interested in homeschooling. I reported that I didn't know what decision she made. This month the list received an update and a heartfelt thank you from her and we've included it here in our Letters section. It's nice to know that our list is full of caring homeschoolers interested in helping someone out in any way possible. We have something new this month. It's a new feature called Science Corner, written by fellow Hoosier and retired teacher Rick Beymer, who also runs an online science academy. We have another article from NHEN especially for new homeschoolers, the usual list sampler and more resources from Jessica Radtke. The Off The Deb End column treats you to something scary. Thanks to everyone who makes this newsletter a helpful resource for Indiana Homeschoolers. [2] ______________________________ LETTERS FROM THE READERS __________ by indiana homeschoolers > IHEN-News-Owner@yahoogroups.com This month we would like to include a thank you letter sent to all the helpful members on the IndianaHomeschoolers E-mail list by Chrystal Silverthorn, the mother who needed help on making a decision about homeschooling. -ed. _____ From: leipsicgirl > mammapig@iquest.net Subject: Thanks, IndianaHomeschoolers List Hello all, I'm sorry I haven't been on and posted in quite some time, but I did put my children back into school and went back to school myself. (I'm still not happy about the situation though!) I would still love to home-school my girls, but that is not possible at this time. I want to thank every one for being there when I needed someone to talk to. <...> But anyway, I want to thank everyone who answered my posts and responded to them. You are all such wonderful people. I will be unsubscribing from the list at least till I get out of this semester of school. (Too much to keep up with!) :-) May God bless each and every one of you. Take care. With Love, Chrystal Silverthorn [3] _____________________________ LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT __________ by jane casey > JaneCasey@ihen.org I met a mom this week who was pulling her son out of school. She was fed up with six weeks of meeting the bus in the morning, fundraisers, ISTEPs, and homework until bedtime. She and her son are going to spend this week visiting the zoo, the park, and a local museum and "sleeping a little bit late and watching cartoons." She says that she'll worry about curriculum choices later after "this all sinks in." What a gift we have as homeschoolers! A gift to take time with our children to do those things that really add to the richness of life. A gift to move through life at their pace. A gift to really learn, not just pass the test. We also have a gift in each other. Homeschoolers are the most sharing, supportive group of people that I have ever seen. The generosity of spirit is in evidence frequently on the IndianaHomeschoolers e-mail list and among those who donate their time to help other homeschoolers. If you can spare some time to help, or an idea to share, why don't you come join in the conversation on the IHEN-Org list? We have lots of different ideas we're kicking around to reach out to homeschoolers in Indiana and we could use your help! > IHEN-Org-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com Enjoy your fall! /s/ Jane Casey, President, IHEN [4] _______________________________ INDIANA'S E-LIST DIGEST __________ by debbie harbeson > DebHarbeson@ihen.org If you want to go to a specific post, go to our website > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/ and click on messages in the left margin. Once there, type in the message number in the "Msg #" search box. If you see an active link below, you can use that too! :-) You must be a list subscriber to access the archives and files. Subscription information is below. Now for this month's sampler of posts to the list: > LOCAL AREA RESOURCES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7668 Muncie Area homeschool newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7680 Information for Simpler Times Family Resource Center in Fortville In. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7894 Delaware County Updates http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7944 Allen County Opportunities http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7958 Allen County Library Programs > STATE RESOURCES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7605 Educational resources from the Dept. of Natural Resources http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7723 Various Indiana State Extension Homemaker's craft programs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7816 Indiana State Museum Homeschool Workshops > ONLINE RESOURCES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7596 Website full of various forms for homeschoolers > http://home.att.net/~bandcparker/forms.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7657 Site for basic lessons about computers > http://www2.magmacom.com/~dsleeth/kids/lessons/starter.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7663 Standard Deviants Homeschooling Resource > http://www.standarddeviants.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7790 Information on Young Inventors Contest > www.nsta.org/programs/craftsman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7919 Site for 1000 Good Books List > http://www.classicalhomeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7926 Lots and lots of websites for elementary age homeschooling http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7964 Economics Units Online > http://www.newyorkfed.org/pihome/educator/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7970 Fish and Wildlife Info > http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publications/fis.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7996 Mississinewa 1812 Program Information > http://www.mississinewa1812.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/7997 Perryville KY Civil War Re-enactment information > http://www.perryville2002.com/default.asp http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/8002 Ancient History Resource > http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook01.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/8007 Grissom Air Force Museum website > http://www.grissomairmuseum.com/ourplanes.htm > INTERESTING DISCUSSION THREADS: * Thread answering a parent who had doubts about her homeschooling decision. * Thread discussing various ways homeschoolers learn to read. * Thread discussing people who call CPS about homeschoolers. * Thread about forming homeschool sports teams. * Thread on costs of homeschool conventions. _____ ABOUT THE IndianaHomeschoolers LIST __________ We believe that the "IndianaHomeschoolers" Networking and Discussion list is probably one of the better (definately the largest, by subscriber numbers) statewide e-mail discussion lists going! And what makes it the best, first source for statewide homeschooling information and discussion? Our subscribers. Parents who homeschool are proving every day that Hoosiers are some of the nicest, most helpful people around. If you aren't subscribed to IHEN's "IndianaHomeschoolers" e-list, then why not? It can't hurt, and you might even get the heads up on a really great "Summer-time Indiana Fishing Hole" from one of our famous "Off Topic" discussions!! ;-) Tell a friend! _____ Resources: __ To subscribe to the IndianaHomeschoolers list, send an email to: > IndianaHomeschoolers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com [5] _________________________ HOOSIER HOMESCHOOLERS ON-LINE __________ by jessica radtke > jessradtke@yahoo.com BUYING AND SELLING USED CURRICULA This month's "Hoosier Homeschoolers On-Line" features the various e-mail lists that I have run across that pertain to buying and selling used curricula. I hope you find something of use to you and your family! -jr USED CURRICULA Vegsource has some of the most frequented boards for used curricula. > http://www.vegsource.com/homeschool/ There are also several lists devoted solely to buying and selling used curricula, including, but certainly not limited to the following: "Ads for new & used books, curriculum, supplies, tapes, CD's,and anything you think would interest to a homeschool family are welcome." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UsedHomeSchoolBooks/ This list is dedicated to the resale of quality used homeschool curriculum and supplies. > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ABC_HOMESCHOOLCURRIC/ "HOMESCHL-USED-BOOKS is a message board for parents and educators to list their used HOMESCHOOL related materials. This site is to be appropriate for all ages and is only a message board." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOMESCHL-USED-BOOKS/ "This mailing list is for homeschooling families to post their used homeschooling books and curriculum." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Books_R_Us/ "Started by HomeSat/BJU HELP & LINC users, this list is for anyone who wants to buy, sell, or trade materials that are used with the BJU HomeSat program. It is requested that posts be limited to HomeSat materials ONLY." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeSatTradingPost/ "Need a place to post your used homeschool material? Looking for a bargain on buying your 'new' materials? Then you are in luck! This loop is the place for you to list all your For Sale and Wanted to Buy or Trade items. Your items do not have to be 'school' related, as long as they are family related. We encourage homeschooling, stay at home moms and home businesses, so if you have a product that you produce at home, you are more than welcome to post links to your website in your ads." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/booksnstuff/ "This is a list for all homeschooling parents to buy, sell, and swap curriculum. You may also post other things of intrest, like clothes, toys, ect.." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/curriculumswap/ "For those of us who homeschool but do it on a tight budget, you can let everyone know what you need to buy or what you have to sell." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usedschoolbooks/ "If you need to sell Alpha Omega curriculum or you're looking to buy some, please join. But this list just isn't for buying/selling, it's also for asking questions or opinions." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlphaOmega_Homeschool/ "This is a posting list for the sale of discounted new or used secular homeschooling materials, and other books of interest to children and their parents. Subject line should contain FS or WTB, though this rule will not be strictly enforced. Materials need not be curriculum but must relate to education, homeschooling, children, or parenting, and must not espouse a single religious perspective. This last requirement will be strictly enforced and is not intended to offend any member of a religious group. The prohibition against religious materials extends to all parts of curriculum from religious institutions." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-Secular-Homeschooler-Sale/ "This group if for the sale and purchase of used a beka books and materials. Please feel free to post if you have any abeka items for sale or if you are looking for a beka items. All sales are between the buyer and seller." > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ABEKAFORSALE/ -- Next month, more of course. If you have or know of an on-line resource that you would like to see listed in the "Hoosier Homeschoolers On-line" portion of the IHEN Journal, send the information to Jessica Radtke at: > jessradtke@yahoo.com [6] _______________________________________ COUNTY CONTACTS __________ by b. b. bennett & marla james > CountyContacts@ihen.org IHEN established the IHEN County Contacts as a means to simply, Help Hoosiers Homeschool. The all volunteer IHEN County Contacts are already helping new homeschoolers answer questions about homeschooling in Indiana. It's wonderful to hear from parents who have so many good things to say about how quickly IHEN County Contacts have responded with helpful information. If anything, that single aspect of helping other homeschoolers makes being a County Contact well worth it. If you know someone who is interested in homeschooling in Indiana, and they don't know where to turn, why not give them our County Contact address? Or better yet, pass on the newest homeschooling URL in Indiana > http://www.ihen.org. HOW CAN I BECOME AN IHEN COUNTY CONTACT? Easy: Join our IHEN Organizational Committee group, then ask how to become a county contact. Ask for Marla James, our Coordinator for the IHEN-CC's, and she'll fill you in on the requirements. COUNTY CONTACTS TO DATE You can find out who is where by going to our County Contact page on the web. If you don't see a Contact in your county.... Well, you know what to do. _____ Resources: __ IHEN County Contacts web page: > http://www.ihen.org/IHEN_Contacts/IHEN_CCs/ __ IHEN County Contacts E-mail Address: > CountyContacts@ihen.org __ Marla James, IHEN-CC List Moderator and County Contact Coordinator > IHEN-CC-Owner@yahoogroups.com __ Subscribe to the IHEN Organizational Committee List > IHEN-Org-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com __ IHEN official web site address: > http://www.ihen.org [7] _______________________________________ OFF THE DEB END __________ by debbie harbeson > DebHarbeson@ihen.org YOU CAN'T SCARE ME! October is the time of year I think of all things scary. I can get frightened of creepy costumes, haunted houses and homeschooling. Yes, homeschooling. I went through times of doubt and fear as to whether or not I made the right decision. So this month I thought I'd treat you to a few scary stories: At first I was scared that I didn't have the (pick one): talent, intelligence, ability, patience or creativity to homeschool. Then I realized that all I really needed was the desire. I didn't need to be perfect; I just had to be a caring, loving mom. There is an amazing amount of good information and experienced people all waiting to help. I could learn with my kids and get help when and if I needed it. At times I was scared because of the socialization issue. I believed the myth that my kids needed to be with kids their own age all day in order to develop socially. But then I learned that this was just a phony mask that traditionalists use to try and scare families who consider homeschooling. I soon found plenty of ways for my kids to interact outside of the neighborhood school building. At times I was scared because of the responsibility. But soon I learned to enjoy the freedom that comes with it. We had the whole world of educational ideas and philosophies from which to choose. We were free to make our own decisions on what, when and how to learn. If we found that something was not working, we could easily change it. I discovered that this flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of homeschooling. At first, I was scared to get out during the day. Then I realized that this was silly because homeschooling is perfectly legal and we don't need to hide the fact that kids are capable of learning outside the local school building. At times I was scared to allow my kids the freedom to learn what they wanted and how they wanted. But then I saw how much better they did once I got out of the way. At times I was scared that I might miss something important. I soon learned that if it's truly so important, we weren't going to miss it. I also realized that there is so much knowledge out there that I can never give them access to all of it. All I really needed to focus on was making sure my kids kept that natural curiosity and desire to learn. At times I was scared that my kids would miss the fun things of school. Then I realized that as homeschoolers we were able to experience so much more than they ever could while stuck in a school building all day. At times I was scared that my kids wouldn't "keep up" with their institutionally schooled counterparts. But then I learned that I don't have to constantly compare my kids to others. My kids are unique individuals who have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. We could go at our own pace and enjoy the trip without the constant worry of comparisons. At times I was scared that I wouldn't have my own life. But then I learned that I could have hobbies and there were ways to have time on my own if I wanted it. I also realized that following my own interests wasn't only good for me, but it became a good model for showing my kids that learning and growing is a lifelong experience. These scary stories were simply my fear of the unknown or my imagination gone wild. I realized there was really nothing to be afraid of once I was able to take off the scary masks that my thoughts created. Oh, I still get scared of haunted houses and creepy costumes, but homeschooling doesn't scare me anymore. [8] ____________________________________ POINTS OF INTEREST __________ _____ SCIENCE CORNER __________ by rick beymer > beymer@adamswells.com Fall is upon us and the leaves will continue to fall at an even faster rate due to the decrease in the amount of sunlight. The plants and trees respond by dropping leaves. The trees and other plants have been dropping leaves earlier this year due to the shortage of rain in some parts of the state and country. The dropping of leaves was the tree's response to a decrease in the amount of water lost through the leaf stomata. > http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e05/r05.htm These stomates control the movement of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor in and out of the leaf where photosynthesis takes place. All this sounds great, but what to do with all of those leaves on the ground? The answer is composting. There are several websites with great information for composting, such as: > http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1189.html > http://www.oldgrowth.org/compost > http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horticulture/g810.htm Also, you can find out who and where your county's extension agent is by checking out the Purdue School of Agriculture website. > www.agriculture.purdue.edu Your extension agent may have more information on composting. Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of garbage sent to the landfills by 30% as stated at the Ohio State University website. Each of us can do composting and it is also a great way to make organic soil to replace nutrients in your garden. Composting is a very simple way to conserve and recycle nutrients back to the planet for reuse. Happy Composting! -- Rick Beymer is the Director of the Online Science Academy and can be reached at > beymer@adamswells.com _____ NHEN - NATIONAL HOME EDUCATION NETWORK __________ > http://www.nhen.org HOMESCHOOLERS HELPING HOMESCHOOLERS by pam sorooshian and sue patterson, NHEN 9/17/02 -- This year, record numbers of families are choosing home education. They are often confused, scared and apprehensive. Support from experienced homeschoolers can sometimes provide just what they need to help them gain confidence in themselves. Homeschooling moms are happy to help all the new families choosing home education. Read what they have to say - it may be *just* what you needed to hear today! Read the entire article at the NHEN website. > http://www.nhen.org/newhser/default.asp?id=408 _____ Resources: Special webpages for New Homeschoolers: > http://www.nhen.org/newhser/default.asp?id=227 Subscribe to N-H-E-N (New Homeschoolers' Encouragement Newsletter) > http://www.nhen.org/newhser/default.asp?id=402 >> ------------ IHEN.org: AN AMAZON.COM ASSOCIATE ------------ << Buying from Amazon.com helps IHEN help Hoosier Homeschoolers. [click the link below to visit the IHEN.org Books Home Page] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=thealternated-20&path= subst/home/books.html (cut and paste long or broken URL's) >> ------------------- AdManager@ihen.org -------------------- << _____ DON'T BLINK! NEW STUFF IN A NUTSHELL __________ by ben bennett > BenBennett@ihen.org THE NEW IHEN WEB SITE IS OPEN > http://www.ihen.org HELP WANTED >> "WORKSHEETS" ARE ON THE IHEN-Org LIST If you're interested in helping out as an IHEN volunteer, the place to network is the IHEN-Org list. 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