Handwriting

8 Oct

A Reason for Handwriting

Christian Liberty Press

D’Nealian

Draw, Write, Now

Essential Learning ** We have used this and my girls like it.

Handwriting Without Tears

Italic Handwriting ** This is my favorite.

Handwriting Pages

There are a lot of free printables out there, but none of them use Dubay Italic.  I fell in love with this handwriting series because it is so legible.

Here are some Italic Handwriting Printables. I never did finish the series so it only goes up to J. Maybe one day!

Level 1 – Preschool through 2nd depending on child.

Level 1 – The Letter “A” through the Letter “E”

Level 1 – The Letter “F” through the Letter “J”

Level 1 – Rule Only Handwriting Sheet

Level 2 – 1st through 3rd depending on child.

Level 2 – The Letter “A” through the Letter “E”

Level 2 – The Letter “F” through the Letter “J”

Level 2 – Rule Only Handwriting Sheet

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First night success!

5 Jun

WOW, what a first night!

Mark Hamby was a terrific speaker!

I can’t wait to hear more from him tomorrow! I hope you will come too and see what all the excitement is about!

You can register at the door… we look forward to seeing you there!

Friday, June 5

8:30 am                                On-site Registration begins

9:00 – 12:30 pm                 BOOK BLAST – Used Book & Curriculum Sale

10:30 – 6:30 pm                  Workshops – Vendor & Speaker

Noon – 7:00 pm                 Vendor Hall open – Shop for New Curriculum!

7:00 pm                                Keynote  – “The Strong Willed Parent” – Mark Hamby

Everyone… thanks for participating in the CHEC blogsite comment giveaway! Our winner from today’s drawing was Sue Bingham.

Sue – you can pick up your envelope at the registration table Friday morning at the BOOK Blast!

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Goals for homeschooling.

4 Jun

The original name of my blog was Homeschooling Rules! CB104577

I changed it when I realized I really didn’t know that much about homeschooling.

I still don’t know that much about homeschooling, but I am growing in knowledge and wisdom.

I am excited about our annual homeschool/parenting conference that begins tonight at 7 pm.

We will have speakers, curriculum, used books and most importantly encouragement. The encouragement to continue home educating our children.

What is your goal for home education?

Well for many it is the best possible academics. For others it is a desire to live a separated life unto the Lord.

My husband and I want to spend every day living and learning with our kids about life and the Lord. I realized a long time ago that I cannot impart my faith to my children if I am not with them.

Now that my oldest child is 15, I see how quickly the time goes.  How fleeting is our ability to impact these precious children.

I admit it is difficult to get things done with little ones. But I see now that even the baby (9 weeks old) is quickly growing up. Will I have enough time to make a difference?

My desire is for my children to love God with all their hearts and seek Him for themselves. They will spend far more time out of our home than they will in it. My prayer is that I won’t waste our time together.

I promise that this weekend will not be a waste of time or money. I hope to meet you and see you there! char

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Early Bird Winners

4 Jun

early bird

Congratulations to the winners for the June 1st Early Bird Registration drawings!

Susan Mayo wins a Gift Certificate & Small Cooler from Discovery Toys.

Michelle Owens wins a one year Subscription to The Old School House Magazine.

Thanks to everyone who registered early and made our lives easy!

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New ideas… new year!

3 Jun

well trained mindHas anyone read the Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer?  I am loving it.I am going to incorporate many of the ideas she has this year with my children.  As you may know I have an entirely new set of kids coming through the ranks now that my oldest is in high school.  This year I will have a 10th grader, 4th grader, 2nd grader and 1st grader.  It is pretty exciting to be able to start over again and try a new method and see how it works for our family.  I like being able to try new things.. and if they don’t work… well it is ok!

What new things are you trying this year?

Tell me!

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Winner announced! New giveaway underway!

2 Jun

moneyCongratulations Kelly Erdel!

Pick up your envelope at the registration table the day of the BOOK Blast!

I realized today that everyone who receives these messages via yahoo group may not have gotten the word in time to enter.

Never fear! I have one more $10.00 cash prize available for Friday’s BOOK Blast!

Just CHEC out the new website http://schomeschoolconference.wordpress.com and leave a comment on it.

Tell me what you think about it. Is it easy to find stuff? Are there any other questions you have that are not answered on it? How can we make it easier for you to know whether this is the conference you will drive to or not? Let me know!

All comments received by THURSDAY morning at 12 noon (EST) will be entered into a drawing for $10.00 cash to be used at the BOOK Blast. You must be registered for the conference to be eligible to win.

Thanks! char

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$10.00 quick bucks!

2 Jun

CHEC out our new website!

If you post a comment on our new website for the Coastal Home Educators Conference by midnight tonight (Monday June 1st) you will be entered into a drawing for $10.00 CASH to use at the BOOK Blast Used Curriculum sale on Friday the 5th from 9 until 12:30. You must be registered for the CHEConference to be eligible to win. Click the link below to look at the new site!

http://schomeschoolconference.wordpress.com/

Please let me know what you think of the new site and whether the information is helpful. I would love to hear your comments and insights!

Charlotte Cushman

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Wow!

2 Jun

The situation that took an hour and a half this morning is solved before swim practice! Books are found. Goodwill is restored. My hope in mankind is salvaged.

Well sort of.

I am sure there will be missing books again.

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Homeschooling Books Mysteriously Missing

2 Jun

Has anyone seen Brooke’s homeschooling books? She can’t seem to find them. SHE CAN”T FIND THEM. She has looked EVERYWHERE. Susan put them somewhere. She hasn’t seen them in a month. It is not fair.

Hmm.

How many places can a stack of schoolwork hide?

I guess we will see if it is easier to find them if we can’t go anywhere or do anything until they are found.

Wish me luck!

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New Website for South Carolina Coastal Home Educators Conference

28 May

http://schomeschoolconference.wordpress.com/

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