Author: Ann Zeise

Homeschooling Guide

 Ann Zeise  August 15, 2024

So many people have written, asking for my “Homeschooling Guide,” I figured I’d better write one! I hope this will help clarify some of the…

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Computer Programming for Kids

 Ann Zeise  August 14, 2024

What are the best ways to dip into learning how to program? Kids and teens can start in the same places, and grow from there….

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Social Studies for Kids

 Ann Zeise  July 30, 2024

Directory of Social Studies American History Ancient History Civics Geography People World Culture & History American History American History Participate actively in the history of…

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India, A Unit Study for Children

 Ann Zeise  July 30, 2024

Many thanks to Rajiv and his daughter, Disha, who live in a suburb of New Delhi, for their help developing this page. India for kids…

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Is Accreditation of Homeschools Necessary?

Accreditation of Homeschools?

 Ann Zeise  July 30, 2024

Homeschoolers do not want the government or anyone else to “qualify” parents to teach their own. Accountability Debate Accrediting Agencies FAQs Accountability Debate Just Who…

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Optics: the Science of Color and Light

Color and Light – Optics for Kids

 Ann Zeise  July 20, 2024

Optics Optics: Light at Work – Part I. Light in Action: Lasers, Cameras & Other Cool Stuff; Optics: Light at Work; and Careers in Optics….

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John Taylor Gatto

 Ann Zeise  July 20, 2024

Parents tend to think that schools exist to help their children reach their highest intellectual ability. However, that is not the political goal of the…

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Unschooling All Summer

 Ann Zeise  July 20, 2024

“What! You make your kid learn in the summer, too?” Well, yes and no. I don’t “make” him, he just doesn’t stop because the calendar…

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Homeschool Planner

Excel Planner for Record Keeping and Homeschool Reports

 Ann Zeise  July 16, 2024

My Lazy Idea for Planning and Recording My Free Homeschool Planner / Tracker Where to Buy an Application to Open the Excel File How the…

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Learning Languages

Spanish Lessons

 Ann Zeise  July 8, 2024

Spanish for Young Children Spanish for Beginners Advanced Spanish Comprehensive Spanish Sites Online Stories and Songs Type Spanish Spanish for Young Children Little Explorers English…

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