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25 January 2011
- Note, with photo of irresistible granddaughter
- How are the projects coming along?
- Conference News
Articles:
- Beauty isn't a Size or an Age
- Set Priorities for the New Year
- Homeschoolers: What's the Least You Need to Teach?
- What is Cultural Literacy? And How Can it Help You Homeschool?
Dear Friend,
 I hope your year is going well so far. If you're anything like me, you're probably starting to think of warmer weather and sunshine. Two of my boys came in today and commented that it's pretty warm outside. I looked, and bah humbug! 45 degrees and cloudy doesn't count as warm for me. If I had a plane ticket to a sunny place, I'd go there in a minute!
I've been writing non-stop for the past few weeks, getting ready for all the conferences we'll be going to this year. I'm getting excited about meeting more of you in cities we've never visited!
There are so many projects to finish before we start travelling, but I wanted to write and share three recent articles, plus convention news and some interesting links I've found. And of course, a recent photo of Imogen Violet;-).
Blessings,
Janice Campbell
www.Everyday-Education.com
P.S. Please excuse the font problem. It all looks the same in my editing window, but magical things apparently happen when I send it. I think I'll have to make a new template next month!
You asked. . .
How are the projects coming along?
TimeFrame Timeline: The Twaddle-Free Timeline for High School and Beyond
You can thank Bonita, an Excellence in Literature user who has been gently reminding me that TFTL would be really, really helpful if I'd hurry and get it done. At least you can thank her when it's finally up! It was close to finished when she made her request, so it moved to the front of the line. If all goes well, this should be ready for the printer by the end of the month. The cover isn't done, so I can't show you that, but you'll see it soon enough.
Excellence in Literature Handbook for Writers 
This is another project that's been sitting half finished on my hard drive for a few years. It's in the formatting stage, and I really am going to quit fiddling with it and get it out soon. It's a collaborative effort (just think Strunk & White, except it's Johnston & Campbell). Mr. Johnston is a retired college professor who generously granted permission to adapt his wonderful handbook to my audience. I've added things, updated examples, and converted usages to standard, current American usage. I hope it will be very helpful.
Making Time for Things that Matter Life Planner
The cover draft you see at left was the run-away favorite of the ones I posted on the blog. If you'd like to see the others, just visit the blog post. There's so much that is going into this planner that I want to get it just right, so it will probably be the last thing I finish. But I don't think it will be too long.
If you're receiving this in plain text and can't see the images, you'll find them posted at the blog, janice-campbell.com.
Articles
We received a sweet, encouraging article from homeschool mom and writer, Michelle Welsh. In Beauty Isn't a Size or an Age, she observes society's obsession with youth and says, "May you see your true beauty as our sweet Jesus sees your beauty." Don't miss this thoughtful article!
Michelle's article is posted in our brand new Articles Library section, which is where we'll be posting all of the Everyday Education articles on this site, as we believe it will make them more easily found.
Since I last wrote, I've added a few articles to my personal Taking Time for Things that Matter blog. I think you might find some of them helpful.
Set Priorities for the New Year: Ask yourself a few strategic questions, then set priorities and routines for 2011, all without losing sight of "the better part."
Homeschoolers: What's the Least You Need to Teach? Do you ever feel a bit overwhelmed at having to teach your student everything he or she needs to know for life? Here's an alternative way to look at it that just may help you feel better.
What is Cultural Literacy? And How Can it Help You Homeschool? Focusing on the fundamentals can help you stay calm and on-target, knowing that the basics are being covered.
Next week on the blog: Should You Teach Literature and History Chronologically?
If you'd like to reprint any articles in your newsletter, you can find my reprint guidelines at the blog.
Conference News
Here are the conventions we'll be speaking or exhibiting at during 2011. We may add a couple more, but this is it so far. We always enjoy connecting with readers and answering questions about writing, high school transcripts, teaching literature in context, and making time for things that matter. If you'll be at any of these conferences, please stop by our booth to say "hello."
Conventions we plan to be at in 2011:
February 4-5, 2011: Heart for Homeschool Conference in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Heart for Homeschool is celebrating its 10th anniversary and 8th convention with Thinking Back Looking Forward. You'll enjoy this friendly little conference with all the encouragement it provides. Advance registration is recommended, as lunch is provided: Contact them at heartforhomeschool@earthlink.net or call 919.872-2782
Keynote speakers are Derek and Cheryl Carter of Foundations for Family Success Ministries, and I'll be offering the following workshops:
- "Homeschooling Boys, or "Momma, wanna see a snake?"
- "Teaching Language The Easy Natural Way"
- "Get a Jump Start on College: Make Those Teen Years Count!"
March 3-5, 2011: Mid-South Homeschool Convention in Memphis, Tennessee
March 17-19, 2011: South-East Homeschool Convention in Greenville, South Carolina
March 25-26, 2011: Virginia Homeschoolers Conference in Glen Allen, Virginia
- How to Build a High-School Transcript: It’s Easier Than You Think!
- Beat-the-Clock Essay Workshop Lite
March 31-April 2, 2011: MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio
May 16-20, 2011: The Old Schoolhouse Expo held online
- "Get a Jump Start on College: Make Those Teen Years Count!"
Right now, you can buy your ticket to the live 2011 Schoolhouse Expo for anamazing price! Purchase your ticket by February 9th, and receive a $20 discount and gifts (valued over $419.87) for only $19.50!
In addition to the privilege of attending approximately 20 live, hour-long sessions, you will receive a one-year membership to the Homeschool Legal Advantage and a free will, valued at $65; 21 downloadable gifts worth more than $200; access to MP3 files of the sessions, for future reference; door prizes; access to a virtual vendor hall jam-packed with the market’s most outstanding vendors; and a whole lot of fun!
June 9-11, 2011: Home Educators Association of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia
- Homeschooling Through High School
- Evaluate Student Writing: You Don't Have to be an English Major
- Decoding the Classics: How to Read, Enjoy and Teach Great Literature
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Essay?
- Homeschooling Boys: Momma, Wanna See a Snake?
June 23-25, 2011: NorthEast Homeschool Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Donald and I are looking forward to meeting you!
Word Trippers
My friend Barbara McNichol has created an amazing little guide that will help you keep your words straight. She asks, "Do you get confused knowing the right word to choose? Do pesky pairings like imply vs. infer, accept vs. except, convince vs. persuade trip you up? Can you prevent these naughty gremlins—mixed-up spellings and confusing meanings—from affecting (or is it effecting?) your writing?"
If things like that tend to cause you or your student difficulty, you may want to check out Barbara'a Word Trippers book and newsletter. It's small enough to keep on your desk, and it even comes in a Kindle edition (so you can consult it on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad.
(c) 2011 Everyday Education, LLC
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