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Lee Binz

Thursday, 05 July 2018

How to Grade English Papers over Summer

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Staring at a pile of English papers that need a grade? Here is how I suggest that you grade right now, during summer, so you can get the job done and ...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

You Can't Do it All - Don't Bother Trying

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News Flash! It's summer! Be sure that you are getting the summer break that you need. And remember, as you think about the coming year, there are many...

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Thanks Kristen!

Friday, 18 August 2017 16:18

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Thank you so much for this great reminder!! You're so right - relationships are the thing that lasts and it's so helpful to be re... Read More

Friday, 18 August 2017 16:06

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 05 July 2017

Strawberry Soup Recipe

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Strawberry Soup is one of our family favorites. It's the perfect starter for a special meal, and always our "most requested" birthday dinner item! Thi...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 26 June 2017

Fruit Tart Recipe

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This recipe has been in my family for decades! It's easy to make, but time consuming to put together. Worth it though, because it looks just GREAT for...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 10 July 2015

7 Tips for Earning College Credit this Summer

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7 Tips for Earning College Credit this SummerA few summers ago, my children worked for one month and saved our family $56,000. How did they do it? By homeschooling college in their spare time! Not bad for a summer job! You can also save a fortune in college expenses using a few very simple but lesser-known money-saving strategies.Earning college credit is not just for college kids. Some students earn college credit by homeschooling college while they're...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 07 August 2012

Homeschool Summer Credits

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Summer is the perfect time for fun miscellaneous activities like summer camps, swim teams, home improvement projects and family vacations! I understand that is a lot to balance, but have you ever wondered if your students can receive high school credit for any of these activities? It’s possible! Both of my boys earned their P.E. credits during the summer months through a swim team they participated in.You can count credits even though they’re over the summer...

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I always estimate the number of hours spent on horseback based on the camp's sample schedule and add it into the hours of PE. I a... Read More

Thursday, 09 August 2012 21:36

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My teens' summer has been very full of valuable and educational activities, such as volunteer work, Scouting activities, Farmer's ... Read More

Wednesday, 08 August 2012 08:04

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 02 June 2012

Summertime Reading, Planning, and More

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Summer is a great time to compile your student’s reading list, in preparation for college applications. A reading list is simply a list of books your child has read, including title and author. Often requested by colleges, and sometimes useful for scholarship applications, reading lists are an important part of your student’s high school record. Include books you have assigned your children to read over the summer, books they’ve used in their coursework, and books they...

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I listed the books on course descriptions when appropriate AND on the reading list. Some books are "just" for the reading list, b... Read More

Tuesday, 05 June 2012 11:39

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Do you put required course readings in both the detailed course description and the reading list? Or, do you denote which course ... Read More

Saturday, 02 June 2012 10:35

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Summertime, And The Reading Is Easy!

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Looking for a fun read? If your child is in high school, consider looking at one of the reading lists intended for college bound students. Fun summer reading can help prepare children for college and improve vocabulary. Here are some popular reading lists for the college bound suggesting great literature: College Bound Reading List (by The HomeScholar) Printable Reading List for High School (by The HomeScholar) 7 Ways to Encourage Reading in Middle School (by The...

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I like the summaries on the Arrowhead list! It's also good to know that a lot of them are books I've read and liked or books that... Read More

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 04:37

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Lee Binz

Monday, 28 June 2010

Remedial Help For Summer

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Summer is the time to do something different, and take a break. But...... I know, I know. You're child still needs some help! There is a way to get some remedial help for your child and still get a break for yourself over summer. Sylvan has a summer program intended to help traditionally schooled kids catch up over summer. Because you know, some kids just need more help, and that's OK! You can access that help...

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Thursday, 01 July 2010 02:05

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 19 June 2010

Bad Year Homeschooling? Hit The "Reset" Button

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The school year is over. Perhaps it wasn't as successful as you had hoped. The best solution is to not give up. It's not too late, and you haven't ruined your child forever. You do realize that all children will sometimes have a "bad year" right? For encouragement, listen to this encouraging song by TobyMac LyricsMusic: "Get Back Up" Lyrics by TobyMacYou turned away when I looked you in the eyeAnd hesitated when I asked if...

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I love this song...there are so many good Christian songs out there in so many types...rock, alternative, heavy metal, pop, r &... Read More

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 14:09

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Love this

Saturday, 19 June 2010 06:14

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 12 June 2010

Homeschool Summer Reading Fun

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In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.~Alfred Lord TennysonIn summer a homeschool parent's fancy turns to reading.~Lee Binz One of the great things about summer is the opportunity to read without being interrupted.Set two goals:First: Demonstrate the love of literature by finding a book for yourself and reading it in front of your children, showing them how enjoyable it is. Second: Find books that your children will enjoy reading.For some,...

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I'm a curator for Scoop.it and I shared your blog post on my Scoop.it Homeschool Resources site at http://www.scoop.it/t/homescho... Read More

Monday, 11 July 2011 16:38

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Pre-test in the Fall!

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Children learn all the time, even when we aren't looking - and even over summer! You might want to "pre-test" your children in some subject areas before you start school next year. For example, Spelling Power offers a placement test for their program, and you can check their spelling level at the beginning of each year, to make sure they are learning something new. In most math books, the first chapter or two is review. You...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 28 July 2009

How Do I Avoid Homeschool Burnout?

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I was talking with a homeschool mom at the pool - "talking" is the very loosest sense of the word. I had just swam 20 minutes of crawl stroke, and I was incredibly short of breath. The other mom said that she avoids such fatigue by alternating crawl stroke and breast stroke. What a genius! Now to be truthful, the real reason I was short of breath is because I'm out of shape. But let's put...

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Summer break doesn't have to be in summer, either. We used to live in the South, where summer is miserable. We took breaks in th... Read More

Thursday, 30 July 2009 04:41

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 23 July 2009

How Do I Deal With Homeschool Planning Burnout?

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How did you deal with burnout while planning homeschool high school?I feel like the planning and researching never ends. We chose not to do a canned homeschool program like Abeka or Bob Jones so that we could tailor the programs to our two boys. After 6 years of homeschooling, I’m feeling burned out. How did you find balance? How do we teach, plan, grade, buy, read, yahoo groups, go to conventions, visit colleges, do transcripts, apply...

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Jamie - music and reading sound like fantastic passions to me! Tap into that! It's a lot easier to get a kid to learn how to wri... Read More

Friday, 24 July 2009 17:07

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Dear Jamie, Great question! My husband has written a series of articles on finding passion. Here is a link: 1. http://www.the... Read More

Friday, 24 July 2009 14:10

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What are some ways to help children find passionate interests. My enjoys music and reading but other than that, she doesn't have ... Read More

Thursday, 23 July 2009 17:47

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Lee Binz

Sunday, 24 May 2009

Got Trouble? Feel Oppressed?

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Spring. When a young man's thoughts turn to thoughts of love, and when a homeschool mom starts thinking about next year. Wouldn't it be nice to just STOP, and hit the fast forward button to next fall? New and fresh curriculum, new strategies, and best of all, new books! But if you still need to get through this year, you need something to keep you strong in this time of trouble. I have a suggestions:Psalm 9:9The...