Uncategorized – Homeschool Help

Library Homeschool Program!

We are a few weeks into our Homeschool Library fun at ANPL and what an amazingly productive group we have! Week one, children and parents participated in a library scavenger hunt and after getting to know each other, they made some plans for the coming weeks! Week two we dove in on research skills andContinue reading “Library Homeschool Program!”

Jumping in!

What is a Mom to do when faced with a boy, sunshine, warm temps and a rope swing? I say, go for it! We went to explore this park while waiting for John (Daddy, Biker Pastor and Field Trip Manager) who was at an appointment. This park has been a special place for our familyContinue reading “Jumping in!”

Birthday Tulips and Spring Promises

My girl knows what her Mama loves, and I love flowers! I also love connecting with folks as I speak at Home Education Conventions! Look for my seminars at Home Education Conferences this spring on the topic of How Homeschoolers can get the most out of their Public Library! I will be inContinue reading “Birthday Tulips and Spring Promises”

Labour Day Sale!!!!!!

Gideon is watching us make some deals! Book your Coaching/Consulting Session today for 1/2 price! $25 Limit of 3 per family Sessions must be scheduled before Dec 1st, 2013. e-mail me today at ednashomeschoolhelp@hotmail.com

Bedtime Stories-audiobook library style

Bedtime Stories-audiobook library style Tonight’s bedtime story is Alice in Wonderland from Tumble Book Cloud Jr.audiobooks. Gideon loves having an audiobook bedtime story from time to time and when I have had a busy day, I love to listen too. I especially love classics like this (I’m listening right now) and my need to doContinue reading “Bedtime Stories-audiobook library style”

What Do Homeschoolers Want From Public Libraries?!

Speaking today at OLA SuperConference! MTCC 201E 3:45pm Coming soon…Homeschool Book Lists for Librarians, Tips on Connecting with the Home Education Community and future speaking engagements! Edna What Do Homeschoolers Want From Public Libraries?!.

Counting the days…

Looking for the Libraries and Homeschooling survey? Look no further…just click here. At the end of January I will be heading to the Ontario Library Association’s SuperConference. After 5 short years working as a librarian I am both humbled and excited to be offered this opportunity to speak up for the homeschooling community. You canContinue reading “Counting the days…”

Drum Roll Please…

It’s ready! Our survey for homeschoolers regarding Public Libraries is complete. Share, send, help us get the word out so that we can tell the Librarians of Ontario what Home Educator’s want from their Public Libraries. On Jan 30, 2013 Kristina Huddy and I will be speaking to Ontario’s Librarians at the Ontario Library Association’sContinue reading “Drum Roll Please…”

Socially Speaking…

Socialization? This is probably the most asked about topic as people explore the question of homeschooling. More from concerned grandparents than parents seeking out homeschool options but none the less a question that we are asked to answer all too frequently. HSLDA has an article on socialization that gives a basic overview. After 16 plusContinue reading “Socially Speaking…”

And it begins…

Well, we are one week before the official school year in Ontario begins and I have the joy of helping new families into the world of homeschooling. Odd thing is that I’m not part of the homeschooling crowd this year. A year off? Well, I never thought I’d do it but I am. So asContinue reading “And it begins…”