Poetry is sometimes a tough sell for kids of any age. Rhyme, meter, all those little rules of form to follow-it can sometimes be overwhelming for a student, and difficult for them to see the point. When I teach poetry I always include a bit of haiku. The rules are simple, they don’t have to rhyme and they can be about whatever the children want. It is also a great lesson to include when studying Japanese history.

A discussion posted to a Writer’s site regarding restricting Commentary to "Certified" (their definition, their qualification standards) writers who are "credentialed" members of the educational establishment.

With the situation as it is in America today I have decided to once again home school my grandson. There is currently a lot of talk about the Child’s Corp of Mr. Obama’s which is highly reminiscent of the Hitler days of German. I have recently heard that flu shots may be given to school children this coming year whether the parent or guardian desire it or not. In view of these revelations I feel it is best to go back to a home school environment.

A general blueprint for new or prospective homeschooling families.

Homeschooling is a system whereby a parent teaches their child from the home. There are many variations of how this is done, as well as many reasons why parents select this form of educating their children. In this guide we see some tips so those children who are home schooled can easily adjust to living in a world where most kids went to school.

The difference between homeschooling and traditional schooling.

Why homeschooling is better than public schools.

Three disadvantages of homeschooling.

With being in the 21st century, more and more lifestyles are popping up. This means even more people are “coming out” than ever before. But what if these people are your children’s teachers? Is there anything that can be done, or will you and your children just have to accept?

The reason why some people chose to homeschool their children.