HEM May-June 2007

This issue also features an interview with Patrick Farenga, President of Holt Associates, recounting his visit to the recent Home Education Network of Ireland Conference, and sharing his thoughts about the future of homeschooling in this country.

Articles in this issue include a science experiment/attempt to mummify a chicken, advice on setting up a weekly park day for homeschoolers, humorous gardening adventures, and how Community Supported Agriculture fits perfectly with a homeschooling lifestyle. Two articles focus on the wonders of caterpillars and butterflies, while another examines the question, "Should kids get awards for their behavior?"

In this issue's Columns: Rude teenagers, creating an effective resume, origami, medieval creatures and Jell-O!

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May-June 2007 Subscribe to HEM HEM Information Mummification Most Fowl pg. 27 Medieval Beasts pg. 52 CSA pg. 33 Top

Features Interviews - by Mary Nix - page 36 An Interview Patrick Farenga Patrick Farenga, President of Holt Associates, Inc. first tell us about attending The Home Education Network of Ireland Conference which lead him to issues linked to moving homeschooling/unschooling into the 21st century. Articles Mummification Most Fowl - by Karina L Fabian - page 27 Karina Fabian's attempt to mummify a chicken produces hilarious results as well as a song parody titled "King Kluck's Theme Song." If You Build It, They Will Come - by Deborah Markus - page 28 Deborah Markus gives advice on setting up a weekly park day for homeschoolers. Pleading Insanity - by Karen Vogel - page 29 Karen Vogel's humorous gardening adventure proves learning doesn't always happen the way you think it will. Community Supported Agriculture for Homeschoolers - by Amy Hood - page 30 Amy Hood describes how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) fits perfectly with her homeschool family's lifestyle. Woolly Bears and Wild Cats - by Sue Smith Heavenrich - page 32 A chance encounter with a black swallowtail caterpillar is the beginning of a learning adventure for Sue Smith-Heavenrich and her sons. Here Come the Painted Ladies - by Kimberly Misra - page 33 Kimberly Misra and her children discover the wonders of watching a caterpillar become a butterfly. The Pathetic Award - by Sherry Kinser - page 34 Should kids get awards for their behavior? Sherry Kinser examines the issue from both sides. Departments HEM Notebook - - page 3 Letters and Discussions - - page 8 Columns Ask Carol - by Carol Narigon - page 16 That Elusive Homeschooling Perfection Carol shines a light on the "good comparing" that helps makes us all better homeschooling parents. Questions & Answers - by Laura Weldon - page 18 Rude Teen-Age Behavior and Son Frustrated with Math A mother worries about the repercussions of a rude teenager in a large support group, while another seeks ways to help a son frustrated with learning math. Learning 101 - by Tamra B Orr - page 22 The Wretched, Wicked What-Ifs and the Power of ASKING Sometimes success is just an asked-question away. Taking Charge - by Larry & Susan Kaseman - page 24 Resumes That Work Sometimes you need a resume. The Larry and Susan Kaseman offer suggestions specifically for homeschoolers on creating an effective resume. News & Commentary - by Valerie Bonham Moon - page 39 International homeschooling, Religion, Sports Valerie shares news and information about homeschooling both internationally and in the U.S. Good Stuff - by Becky Rupp - page 42 Origami: Cranes, Robots, and a Really Strange Sponge Resources galore about origami, the art that teaches across the curriculum. For good measure, read details on two foreign language programs, and a great activity book on ancient Egypt. My Word! - by David H Albert - page 48 The Middle Dive into the repercussions of the practice of teaching to the middle. Hands-On Learning - by Kathy Ceceri - page 50 Medieval Beasts Kathy's Hands-On-Learning project looks at the fantastic beasts of the Middle Ages. The Homeschool Kitchen - by Christine Gable - page 52 JELL-O Revisited Learn how to use JELL-O as a fun way to work more of those nutritious fruits into your family's diet. Road Less Traveled - by Linda Dobson - page 58 I Can Read This, so I Thank My Mother Research may be revealing even more chilling damage perpetrated by institutionalized education than just a ridiculous focus on grades.

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