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In The News:

For some, it's back to...home: Teens give homeschooling high marks
By Denise Etheridge
Homeschooled teens from White and Habersham counties meet once a month to perform community service and socialize. Back row from left are Savannah Shubert of Clarkesville and Kathyrn Cochran of White County. Front row from left are John Todd Greene of Clermont, Forrest Reed of Cleveland and Alex Espinosa of Cornelia. (Staff photo/Denise Etheridge)
Northeast Georgia Homeschoolers and their parents award homeschooling high marks. Homeschooled teens from White, Hall and Habersham counties say they are getting a quality education by staying home, and they believe themselves to be as socially active as their public school counterparts. Homeschooling parents say they like the flexibility homeschooling affords family schedules and that they can tailor their child's education to his or her individual needs.
About five to 10 homeschooled teens meet once a month in White, Habersham or Hall counties, to perform community service and to have fun. They've elected officers and created their own Web page which links to the Northeast Georgia Homeschoolers support group Web site at www.gohomeschool.com.

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Featured Article:

Developing Reading Skills In Your Child
by: Mary Joyce
A lot of teaching your child to read is first instilling in your child a desire to read. It’s so very important for the child to know that reading activities and learning to read is fun. Early on, for instance, if you haven’t yet, set aside an area of your home where your child can have their very own reading area and little person library. This will get most all your reading activities off to a great start. Having their own special place for reading activities will encourage the child to spend time reading.
Encourage them to begin to find their favorite spot within their area for their reading activities. Grab yourself a comfy chair and join them and you’ll be amazed how much your child will want go into their reading area and have you with them for a reading session. And an added bonus to the reading area is a great place and time for you to spend with your child reading to them and vise versa. Reading is nothing more than a practiced skill. Practicing being the operative word. Instilling good reading habits in your child early on with consistent and daily reading and practice sessions is laying the bricks to a solid learning foundation no matter what the subject matter.

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More Helpful Information
• The newest issue of Home Educator's Family Times for current news, homeschooling articles and encouragement
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