Member Showcase: Dina Fox

April 30th 2012

6:51 pm

Dina Fox and her husband, Jeffrey, decided to try homeschooling their oldest son when they saw that he was not socially ready for a full-day kindergarten classroom, but appeared ready to start learning. “We tried the local public school the next year,” Dina recalls, “but found that the schedule and … read more

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Member Showcase: Dina Fox

Procrastination and the Transcript

by FPEA April 27, 2012

I never saw my own transcript. I’d never seen anybody’s transcript. And now I had to write one. So, I figured I’d get to it…tomorrow.

Who knew 4 years would fly by so fast? Now I needed the transcript to enroll my son as a full time student at the … read more

Sea Cadets: Leadership, Adventure, and More

by FPEA April 26, 2012

How would your teenaged son like to learn explosive ordinance disposal? Would your daughter be interested in the opportunity to learn culinary skills while living on a submarine? How about learning naval history at Pearl Harbor or getting to observe a surgery from the operating room floor? Would they like … read more

Free Curriculum for Family Friendly Movies

by FPEA April 25, 2012

It doesn’t take a lot of research to figure out that homeschooling has become a more accepted method of education in the United States. Though there are many states where parents still fight for their rights in home education, you don’t have to go very far to find a person … read more

Learn Basic Filmmaking with FILM CAMP

by FPEA April 25, 2012

Lights, camera…..does your teen want to be in the middle of the “action”?

Whether they are interested in an on-screen role or working behind the camera in the areas of writing, directing or marketing, Film Camp will help jump start your teen’s movie making dreams.

Crystal Creek Media’s … read more

Member Showcase: Julia Gordie

by FPEA April 23, 2012

Julia Gordie was stressing out. Then, at a point when she wondered whether should could actually follow through on homeschooling her children, the St. Augustine resident received a comforting piece of advice from one of her closest friends.

“She told me that I am the only person who will always … read more

Who Doesn’t Love a Mystery?

by FPEA April 20, 2012

Bring the Sherlock Holmes in you and plan to participating in this fun and exciting Living History Hunt Saturday night and end your convention experience with an adventure.

What you need to know to participate …

The Saturday Night Special Living History Hunt is for all ages (under the age … read more

Come Experience Arabian Nights like never before!

by FPEA April 20, 2012

The FPEA has arranged a special afternoon educational event on Wednesday, May 23rd at 4pm at the Arabian Nights Dinner Show in Kissimmee, FL. The event begins with a dozen educational exhibits in the arena. Students and parents alike will get to visit with the horse trainers, veterinarian, show presenters … read more

How One “Organizational Maniac” Prepares for Convention

by FPEA April 19, 2012

I confess that I am a control freak organizational maniac. That said, you can just imagine what goes into planning to attend the FPEA convention at my home. I have to start several months in advance. Soon after Christmas I start really evaluating the curriculum we have been using for … read more

Homeschooling the Special-Needs Child

by FPEA April 17, 2012

Parents who choose to homeschool their special-needs children operate on an elevated level of determination, courage and commitment. Not only must they go against the flow of the general public and educational experts, but they also must accept that certain schooling approaches that work well for other homeschool families are … read more

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