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Homeschool Share is a fabulous free site with lots of free resources, including plans for unit-studies, lapbooking templates and more. And it's free! lol! http://www.homeschoolshare.com/
Created by Shoshana Aug 31, 2008 at 12:26pm. Last updated by Shoshana 31 Aug.
Homeschool Launch is the 'resource sharing platform for home educators': http://www.hslaunch.com Lots of free printables here, including worksheets on most subjects, as well as resources for not... Continue
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Welcome to the Notes section on the Home Education UK network. Use notes for posting little snippets of information such as recommended links..
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If you are a 'Charlotte Mason' educator, or you're interested in the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, using 'living books' and 'life experiences', you might be interested to join the new C... Continue
Created by Shoshana Aug 2, 2008 at 6:23pm. Last updated by Shoshana 2 Aug.
Children's Literature Book Wiki - a Home-ed project http://homeeduk.ning.com/notes/Children's_Book_Wiki?edit=true&create=1 This is a place for home educators to join and post to by adding boo... Continue
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This website is a helpful overview of home education in the UK, written by "Sue in Cypress"! http://www.homeeducation.org.uk/ It includes one of the best articles on socialisation I've read. Hig... Continue
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"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." -- Thomas Paine
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"The best way to make children good is to make them happy" Oscar Wilde
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"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance." ~~ Will Durant (1885 - 1981) I found this at the Homeschool Diner http://www.homeschooldiner.com/at_the_diner/deep_thoughts_for_homesch... Continue
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"He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice." Albert Einstein (largely home e... Continue
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Here's another one for you to check out. There are events on all over the country, which including tasting sessions, (always sound good to me!) and how to make bread or cheese. Their blurb states that: During Soil Association Organic Fortnight, people across Britain will be celebrating all things organic. From 6-21 September, individuals, businesses and communities will be hosting events to raise awareness of the environmental, health and social benefits of organic production. Not only that, but the campaign gives everyone a chance to enjoy organic products from delicious food and drink to beauty and textiles.
Find out more at : http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/GetInvolved/orgweek.html
There are about 3,500 events taking place across England in the next few weeks, many in places that are not often open to the public. There are many churches open, as well as historical sites, museums and parks. It seems to be a very popular event and I have struggled to get much more information to tell you here, due to the website experiencing problems due to high demand! However I am sure it is worth checking out for an interesting day out.
Here's where to start your search: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory
This is something that is well worth checking out:
The programme for National Schools Film Week 2008 is now live. You can find all the information in your local area at http://www.nsfw.org/.
All the film viewings are free, linked to National curriculum, and open to home educators. This year's theme is 'Discovering cultures' and among the films being offered are 'Prince Caspian', 'Nim's Island', 'Ratatouille', 'Heidi' and 'Charlotte's Web'. There is a wide variety of films on offer and it is worth checking more than just your closest town if you don't find what you want.
The screenings take place
20-24 October (England, Northern Ireland & Wales)
3-7 November (Scotland)
This is a very popular event so book early to ensure your places!
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Dear Friends,
I'm sorry to have to let you know that Mamasmurf will be absent for a short while!
Chrissy started to feel unwell on Sunday evening and since that time her health has rapidly deteriorated. Our Doctor (GP or MD depending on where you are ?) came out on two home visits in 48hrs and decided that she needed to be transferred to hospital. So, 45 minutes later, one Emergency Ambulance and two Paramedics, Chrissy was in the Acute Medical Unit at the nearby General Hospital.
We don't know what the problem is at the moment, however, her temp was 104.3F (40.2C), only fluctuated slightly over 48hrs, and we couldn't bring it down. She became very confused and dehydrated and we had lots of problems that usually follow on from this. After she didn't improve and, in fact, seemed to get worse it was decided that hospital was the best bet.
The hospital are putting her through a battery of test to see if they can determine the cause and see if they can isolate an infection. Of course, one of the biggest problems is that Chrissy's immune system has been so battered by all the Chemo and Radioactive isotope treatment that she has had that any infection just takes a rapid hold and overwhelms her body.
There was some improvement late last night as the introvenous antibiotics and fluids started to take effect so that is some good news.
We are all hoping that this problem can be cleared up quickly and that Chrissy will be back home with her health restored, as far as that is possible, within a very short time.
I hope to have some more good news for you all later.
Rob (Papasmurf)
Great excitement this morning! The butterflies were set free!
Here is one of the first to emerge from the "Butterfly Garden" kit -

And here are some more pictures of the butterflies as they made their bid for freedom!,



Littlesmurf also managed to hold onto an apple core on which there was a butterfly still feeding!

One thing that we were able to observe more clearly on these photographs were the antennae - definitely clubbed! We also got to see some really beautiful colours on the butterflies' wings.
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