Services, Products & Things of Interest
DINAH ZIKE, known for hands-on manipulatives and how-to guides, author of The Big Book of Books and Activities, offers help for parents via seminars, books, and her website: http://www.dinah.com/index.phpFREE UNIT STUDY DOWNLOAD on The Book of Virtues by William Bennett, created by homeschool mom Patty S., visit:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ShiverAcademy/Book+of+Virtues/
GOODSPORTS Hwy. 138, Wall Township, an 80,000 sq. ft. facility, wants to offer fitness programs, clinics, sports leagues, and 'fun days' for NJ h'school families/groups. Contact Jim Canning, 732-681-8898.
17 yr. VETERAN HOMESCHOOL MOM Corrine Freier, shares her experiences, insight on homeschooling, learning styles, housecleaning & more at www.examiner.com/x-11517-Springfield-Homeschool-Examiner
DEVRY INSTITUTE is now allowing homeschool grads to take online courses. Previously they had not, but after recent protests from current homeschoolers & grads, they've relented. Many thanks to those who made this happen! Check out their online associates', bachelors', and masters' programs. www.devry.edu
CLARINET LESSONS, 16 yrs. experience teaching and performing, Leonia, NJ area, contact Diana diana petrella@yahoo.com or 201.927.9387.EASY FUN SCHOOL www.easyfunschool.com, over 1500 pages of lesson plans, unit studies, links, h'school tips for parent and child
TOUR IRELAND guided by h'school mom! See www.homeschool2Ireland.com, also ALL ABOUT IRELAND programs for children, culture, Gaelic & more, contact Mary, paulinemaryc@gmail.com or 973-478-4394.
HOMESCHOOLING: A FAMILY'S JOURNEY, a book by the Millman family, is now available and promises to be a great read! Visit www.amazon.com or www.homeschoolingafamilysjourney.com for more info.
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL GAME SITE, www.gamequarium.com, is the site that "swims with learning fun."
VINELAND Area Coffee Shop/Deli has space available for homeschool group meetings & events, facility includes a stage and other amenities, they also have fundraising programs available, contact Russell at Bain's Deli/Fuel House Coffee, 856.563.1400 or 856 691 7900, www.fuelhousecoffee.com
PAT FARENGA, co-author, TEACH YOUR OWN, John Holt Book of
Homeschooling, has a blog/website about home education. Seminars
& other educational work will be posted weekly on http://www.patfarenga.com.
TEACH KIDS to earn, save, and manage money, biz owner offers 1 hour fun,
lighthearted, informative workshop to groups, call Amy 732-300-0613.
CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS, Frenchtown, NJ area, teacher also looking for class space in Lambertville/Flemington. Group/private lessons. Catherine 908-998-7325.
RESOURCES, LINKS, IDEAS & LESSONS, www.internet4classrooms.com/month2month.htm helping teachers/parents w/internet, also assessment helps K-12
RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTER - www.rainbowresource.com huge inventory of homeschool materials pre-K thru adult, helpful curriculum reviews.
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Monmouth County, is homeschooler friendly again. Homeschoolers can enter their Fast Start Program at age 15 w/written parental approval of parent/legal guardian. www.brookdale.cc.nj.us
USBORNE BOOKS has a wide variety of colorful and engaging books, available from Mary Bane at www.mommabearbooks.com. Earn free books for family or club. Middletown area.
EDMUND SCIENTIFIC www.scientificonline.com, 800.728.6999, huge supply of science materials.
MATH EDUCATOR in Livingston will see students weekly for time needed, also available for "spot" tutoring when student doesn't "get" something. Contact: Jill828@aol.com.
MATH TUTOR, Chesterfield, NJ, 609-610-4457. In-home math tutoring. Visit www.geocities.com/ tristatemathtutor
THE HOMESCHOOL SOURCE BOOK by Jean and Donn Reed, helpful tips, stories, resources, more. Email Jean at jean@brookfarmbooks.com, 506-375-4680.
FUN & EDUCATIONAL SITES, www.coolmath.com, www.softschools.com
bravenet.com