Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

You go to sleep the night before your first day as a homeschool teacher with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head. Well, okay, not sugarplums, but you are dreaming of how well you hope your day will go. You just know that little Johnny is going to love the … read more

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Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

You go to sleep the night before your first day as a homeschool teacher with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head. Well, okay, not sugarplums, but you are dreaming of how well you hope your day will go. You just know that little Johnny is going to love the … read more

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FPEA Legislative Committee Status Report for January 30, 2012

We have just been alerted that a bill we have been watching will be up for a vote in the Senate on Monday, January 30, at 3:30 p.m. The bill, SB 1704, can be found at http://www.flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Committees/2010-2012/ED/MeetingRecords/ED_Jan_30_Meeting_Packet.pdf and begins on page 65, if you would like to read the complete … read more

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3 “Grade A” Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool for Young Learners

Imagine having a two-year-old crawling under your feet as your kindergartener is reading his favorite book, papers are everywhere, BUT are you still on track. Even when you have a house that is lived in it is possible to stay on target when the madness of the day ensues! Here … read more

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FPEA Legislative Committee: What’s New in Tallahassee

Update for the week of January 23, 2012

Your FPEA Legislative Committee continues to watch the status of Florida House or Senate bills pertaining to home education as the Legislative Session in Tallahassee continues. FPEA members should be concerned about two bills being considered this session and should be prepared … read more

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FPEA Convention Experiences – Everyone Has a Story to Tell

In just a few short days the 2012 FPEA Convention website will be up and running – full of details about the exhibit hall, vendors, speakers, workshops and more.  Online registration will officially begin on January 31st and we know many families are already making plans to attend.

We … read more

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“Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution” Class Coming to Florida!

America is an exceptional country in many ways.  The freedom and prosperity we have created for our citizens and many other countries around the world is just one small example.  Unfortunately, too many of us have lost sight of the price and basis of that freedom.  This is an opportunity, … read more

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What is a Homeschool Co-op?

“Cooperative learning, in the form of homeschool co-ops, can provide an unforgettable experience for you and your children.  Students learn how to encourage each other, form new friendships and assist younger students when needed.  Parents get to know other homeschool families and enjoy needed fellowship.  So go check out the read more

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Member Showcase: Denise Smith

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

I have longed for my children in their personal “contests” of life to run the race that is worthy read more

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Homeschooling the High Schooler…You Can Do It!

Did you feel comfortable with the idea of homeschooling your child until you heard the words “high school”?  I have several friends who thought they should abandon their journey to the “professionals” so that they didn’t “ruin” their child.

Relax (you’ll hear that word a LOT in homeschool circles)!  High … read more

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Hooray for the FPEA Convention CHILDREN’S PROGRAM!

I don’t know about you, but every year at Convention I see how much fun our children are having in the Children’s program, and I get to thinking …. “Hmmm …..  I want to go do some of what they are doing”!   With this year’s theme … LEGEND OF … read more