Monday, May 4, 2009
Taking a break from the carnival
With sadness I announce that I am going to take a break from posting the carnival. I have been running it for one whole year but it never did develop as I hoped it would. I know there are a lot of great Canadian homeschoolers out there and I was really hoping this carnival would bring them together. My goal was to develop this into a team effort but it's not happening at this time. If things change I may restart again in the future but for now, so long and happy homeschooling.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Edition 14 2009
Welcome to the Fourteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival! Only one invitation to visit this week, but one is better than none.
From somewhere in Canada LimeGreen invites us to learn all about The Game of Geocaching!. Sure sounds like fun!
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 27th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 24th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
From somewhere in Canada LimeGreen invites us to learn all about The Game of Geocaching!. Sure sounds like fun!
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 27th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 24th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, April 13, 2009
No submissions so no edition this week...
Quite possibly part of the problem is that I forgot to change the due date and the next edition information in the side bar. Sorry about that.
BTW, I am considering changing this to a team blog, if there is any interest in that happening. The carnival was much fuller when I was actively seeking submissions but I just don't have the time to do that right now. It might work better, however, if I could get a team to help me seek submissions. If you are at all interested in this idea, drop me a line or leave a comment and I'll tell you more about how I see it working.
In the meantime, hopefully we'll get some submissions for a regular edition next week. If all goes well the next regular edition will be posted Monday April 20th, with the deadline for submissions being Friday, April 17th. Now I have to remember to go change the information in the sidebar right away to reflect that. :)
BTW, I am considering changing this to a team blog, if there is any interest in that happening. The carnival was much fuller when I was actively seeking submissions but I just don't have the time to do that right now. It might work better, however, if I could get a team to help me seek submissions. If you are at all interested in this idea, drop me a line or leave a comment and I'll tell you more about how I see it working.
In the meantime, hopefully we'll get some submissions for a regular edition next week. If all goes well the next regular edition will be posted Monday April 20th, with the deadline for submissions being Friday, April 17th. Now I have to remember to go change the information in the sidebar right away to reflect that. :)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Edition 13 2009
Welcome to the Thirteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about her children's projects for their third annual History Fair.
A newcomer to carnival, Kim, in Ontario, tells us about her family's recent visit to a Maple Syrup Festival.
Molytail, in Alberta, tells us that her son has been repeating Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba continually since the fun activites they did during their recent Konos study of instruments. You have to check out the neat chart they made.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 13th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about her children's projects for their third annual History Fair.
A newcomer to carnival, Kim, in Ontario, tells us about her family's recent visit to a Maple Syrup Festival.
Molytail, in Alberta, tells us that her son has been repeating Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba continually since the fun activites they did during their recent Konos study of instruments. You have to check out the neat chart they made.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 13th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
CHEBC National Poetry Month Blog
Be sure to check out the CHEBC National Poetry Month Blog. A spin off from the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival, this is a place for Canadian Home Educating Bloggers to share poems they have read and written, especially during National Poetry Month, and to also share poetry resources. This will be a team blog. Canadian Home Educating Bloggers that want to participate can do so by emailing canadianhomeeducatorscarnival@gmail.com . On the blog you will find a bunch of suggested resources to help you in both reading and writing poems so make sure that you take the time to check it out.
Monday, March 30, 2009
No submissions so no edition this week...
...but be watching for a special "National Poetry Month" information post soon, maybe tomorrow or maybe later today. There will be lots of ideas on how to celebrate and a special invitation to participate in some activities. Don't forget to check back later.
Hopefully we'll get some submissions for a regular edition next week. If all goes well the next regular edition will be posted Monday April 6th, with the deadline for submissions being Friday, April 3rd.
Hopefully we'll get some submissions for a regular edition next week. If all goes well the next regular edition will be posted Monday April 6th, with the deadline for submissions being Friday, April 3rd.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Edition 12 2009
Welcome to the Twelfth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about the Lawn Boy novel study that the Group of 4 recently completed.
Molytail, in cold Alberta, says Pass the Mittens as she tells us about some of their fun learning inspired by a Konos curriculum lesson.
Lori, in Alberta, says I Keep Subjects Simple (my version of KISS).
Miranda, in British Columbia, speaks Of back burners as she shares a photo of her youngest cheerfully working in her math book but is careful to explain that it is a sight she hasn't seen for quite a while.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 30th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about the Lawn Boy novel study that the Group of 4 recently completed.
Molytail, in cold Alberta, says Pass the Mittens as she tells us about some of their fun learning inspired by a Konos curriculum lesson.
Lori, in Alberta, says I Keep Subjects Simple (my version of KISS).
Miranda, in British Columbia, speaks Of back burners as she shares a photo of her youngest cheerfully working in her math book but is careful to explain that it is a sight she hasn't seen for quite a while.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 30th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Edition 11 2009
Welcome to the eleventh 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Heather, in Alberta, tells us about their Solar System Model or Fun With the Sun
Lime Green, from somewhere in Canada, tell us to Beware of the Seige as he shows us pictures of a project he recently completed as part of his Medival Study.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about a recent trip to the museum where they learned about Captain George Vancouver - Voyage of Discovery
On the British Columbia Homeschool Nations Blog, Rosina tell us that soon there will be No More Free Shipping to Canada From Sonlight.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Heather, in Alberta, tells us about their Solar System Model or Fun With the Sun
Lime Green, from somewhere in Canada, tell us to Beware of the Seige as he shows us pictures of a project he recently completed as part of his Medival Study.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about a recent trip to the museum where they learned about Captain George Vancouver - Voyage of Discovery
On the British Columbia Homeschool Nations Blog, Rosina tell us that soon there will be No More Free Shipping to Canada From Sonlight.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Edition 10 2009
Welcome to the tenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Molytail, in Alberta, shares a bit about braille as she tells us about That bumpy Bible.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about a fun and informative book her family has been using to learn about The Science of Light and Color.
On her British Columbia Homeschool Nation's Blog Rosina tells us how you can Get Your Free Copy of the "Symbols of Canada"
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 16th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Molytail, in Alberta, shares a bit about braille as she tells us about That bumpy Bible.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about a fun and informative book her family has been using to learn about The Science of Light and Color.
On her British Columbia Homeschool Nation's Blog Rosina tells us how you can Get Your Free Copy of the "Symbols of Canada"
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 16th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Edition 09 2009
Welcome to the ninth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Heather, in New Brunswick, says O Canada...Thy History is Confused as she shares some interesting tidbits of information she recently learned while researching the history of our national anthem.
Karine, administratice for AQED, the Quebec Association for Home-based Education, says "Come and join us for the 10th QAHBE’s Homeschooling Symposium! It will be held on April 25th 2009, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at Collège Bois-de-Boulogne in Montreal (Quebec). This year’s theme is « The famous homeschoolers ». 30 speakers will inspire everyone from beginning homeschoolers to those who have been doing it for years. It will be an intensive day of learning about education, through a variety of workshops offered by authors, educators, specialists and parents with many years of homeschooling experience. For more information : www.aqed.qc.ca "
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 9th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Heather, in New Brunswick, says O Canada...Thy History is Confused as she shares some interesting tidbits of information she recently learned while researching the history of our national anthem.
Karine, administratice for AQED, the Quebec Association for Home-based Education, says "Come and join us for the 10th QAHBE’s Homeschooling Symposium! It will be held on April 25th 2009, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at Collège Bois-de-Boulogne in Montreal (Quebec). This year’s theme is « The famous homeschoolers ». 30 speakers will inspire everyone from beginning homeschoolers to those who have been doing it for years. It will be an intensive day of learning about education, through a variety of workshops offered by authors, educators, specialists and parents with many years of homeschooling experience. For more information : www.aqed.qc.ca "
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 9th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Edition 08 2009
Welcome to the eighth edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
A new comer to the carnival, LimeGreen is a 8 year old boy that lives somewhere in Canada, but he and his parents prefer not to say where, and he invites you to check out some Thaumatropes he made as he also tells you what he has learned about them.
Miranda, in British Columbia, says "Oh right, it's February" as she tells us about the seeming slump they've been going through.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
A new comer to the carnival, LimeGreen is a 8 year old boy that lives somewhere in Canada, but he and his parents prefer not to say where, and he invites you to check out some Thaumatropes he made as he also tells you what he has learned about them.
Miranda, in British Columbia, says "Oh right, it's February" as she tells us about the seeming slump they've been going through.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Edition 07 2009
Welcome to the seventh edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival.
Heather, in Ontario, has her family doing some Tangle Doodling and making some really neat art.
On her personal homeschooling blog, Rosina, in British Columbia, as she says FSA Testing ~ To Test or Not to Test...That it is Question.
On the British Columbia HomeSchoolNations Blog Rosina is Calling all Canadian Unschoolers to tell them about an unschooling conference.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Heather, in Ontario, has her family doing some Tangle Doodling and making some really neat art.
On her personal homeschooling blog, Rosina, in British Columbia, as she says FSA Testing ~ To Test or Not to Test...That it is Question.
On the British Columbia HomeSchoolNations Blog Rosina is Calling all Canadian Unschoolers to tell them about an unschooling conference.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Edition 06 2009
Welcome to the sixth edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Check out my blog, based in Newfoundland and Labrador, where I tell you about the Financial Fitness Challenge, "an educational program designed to enrich the financial literacy of Canadian students".
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about the wrap up activity of their Stock Market unit where their children had to decide to Buy, Sell, Wait.
Lori, in Alberta, tells us about Introducing the Planned Spontinaity Box.
Miranda, in British Columbia, makes some great points as she makes the claim "I have no advice" about the teaching of reading.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about A Very Special Bakery Tour that doubled as a surprise birthday party for her son.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 16th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Check out my blog, based in Newfoundland and Labrador, where I tell you about the Financial Fitness Challenge, "an educational program designed to enrich the financial literacy of Canadian students".
Heather, in Ontario, tells us about the wrap up activity of their Stock Market unit where their children had to decide to Buy, Sell, Wait.
Lori, in Alberta, tells us about Introducing the Planned Spontinaity Box.
Miranda, in British Columbia, makes some great points as she makes the claim "I have no advice" about the teaching of reading.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about A Very Special Bakery Tour that doubled as a surprise birthday party for her son.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 16th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Edition 05 2009
Welcome to the fifth edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Before we start this trip I have an announcement to make. Tonia, in Quebec, was the winner of the random draw of last month's participants. I will be sending her a small envelope of surprises.
If anyone would like to help with prizes for future months, please let me know. You would not have to send the prizes to me. I would put the prize donator in contact with the prize winner.
Now, let's get on with this week's trip.
Tonia, in Quebec, reminds us to make sure we are Enjoying Life instead of just getting caught up in the busyness.
A new comer to the carnival, Shannon, in Ontario, tells us about her families adventures with Cursive Writing and how her thoughts on learning cursive have changed.
Molytail, in Alberta, excitedly tells us "And then there were two.." as she lays out the reasons and plans for bringing their son home to school.
Rosina, in British Columbia invites us to check out Our Valentine Tree
On her nature blog, Rosina reminds us about The Great Backyard Bird Count 2009, which is scheduled for February 13.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 9th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Before we start this trip I have an announcement to make. Tonia, in Quebec, was the winner of the random draw of last month's participants. I will be sending her a small envelope of surprises.
If anyone would like to help with prizes for future months, please let me know. You would not have to send the prizes to me. I would put the prize donator in contact with the prize winner.
Now, let's get on with this week's trip.
Tonia, in Quebec, reminds us to make sure we are Enjoying Life instead of just getting caught up in the busyness.
A new comer to the carnival, Shannon, in Ontario, tells us about her families adventures with Cursive Writing and how her thoughts on learning cursive have changed.
Molytail, in Alberta, excitedly tells us "And then there were two.." as she lays out the reasons and plans for bringing their son home to school.
Rosina, in British Columbia invites us to check out Our Valentine Tree
On her nature blog, Rosina reminds us about The Great Backyard Bird Count 2009, which is scheduled for February 13.
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 9th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Edition 04 2009
Welcome to the fourth 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Lorraine, in New Brunswick, tells us about a recent humorous teachable moment where the learning went from ZOMG - The Stain Age
Tonia, in Quebec, tells us about their Science Experiment: Making Rainbow Sugar.
Phyllis, in Ontario, shares her Week 17 School Report.
Heather, also in Ontario, also shares her recent School Notes
A new comer to the carnival, author and public speaker Sheila, in Ontario, invites us to check out the Just for Homeschoolers: Book Report Form she created.
Molytail, in Alberta, says "I'm it" as she uses a tag to tell us about things she admires about her very special son. Love this post, Molytail!
Rosina, in British Columbia, talks about a problem we all face sometimes in our homeschooling life in Identify Crisis ~ Who's Homeschool Life Are You Leading?
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 30th. Hope to hear from you all before then.
Lorraine, in New Brunswick, tells us about a recent humorous teachable moment where the learning went from ZOMG - The Stain Age
Tonia, in Quebec, tells us about their Science Experiment: Making Rainbow Sugar.
Phyllis, in Ontario, shares her Week 17 School Report.
Heather, also in Ontario, also shares her recent School Notes
A new comer to the carnival, author and public speaker Sheila, in Ontario, invites us to check out the Just for Homeschoolers: Book Report Form she created.
Molytail, in Alberta, says "I'm it" as she uses a tag to tell us about things she admires about her very special son. Love this post, Molytail!
Rosina, in British Columbia, talks about a problem we all face sometimes in our homeschooling life in Identify Crisis ~ Who's Homeschool Life Are You Leading?
That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with home educating families along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip
If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 30th. Hope to hear from you all before then.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Edition 03 2009
Welcome to the third 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival!
Did you notice our new look? A special thank you to Kristine for designing and installing it. Isn't it great?
Now, on to the trip. This time we actually have visits from one side of the country on over to the other. Let's get started!
Stop in at my place in Newfoundland and learn about the Family Literacy Day World Record Attempt.
A newcomer to the Carnival, Heather, in New Brunswick says Kids Love to "Work" When it's Montessori "Toys"
Tonia, in Quebec, tells us how she is doing K4 at Home.
Rosina, in British Columbia, talks about A Homeschool Co-op: How to Start One
A new comer to the carnival, Jasmine, also in British Columbia, tells us about Our Home Learning Community House
And that's the end of this trip across the country visiting with home educating families along the way. Thank you to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
While we did have visits from one side of the country on over to the other this time, we're still missing stops in a number of provinces along the way. Please help spread the word about the carnival. Post about it on your blog, on message boards and email lists. Tell your friends about it when you get together for tea, or support group meetings or through phone calls. Let's each do our part to make this a full carnival with representation from all across our country, and beyond!
If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted Monday, January 26th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 24th. The reason for the early deadline is because I like to have Saturdays to put the finishing touches on the carnival and be able to take Sundays to relax before posting the carnival on Mondays. Hope to hear from all of you, and all your friends, before the due date! :)
Did you notice our new look? A special thank you to Kristine for designing and installing it. Isn't it great?
Now, on to the trip. This time we actually have visits from one side of the country on over to the other. Let's get started!
Stop in at my place in Newfoundland and learn about the Family Literacy Day World Record Attempt.
A newcomer to the Carnival, Heather, in New Brunswick says Kids Love to "Work" When it's Montessori "Toys"
Tonia, in Quebec, tells us how she is doing K4 at Home.
Rosina, in British Columbia, talks about A Homeschool Co-op: How to Start One
A new comer to the carnival, Jasmine, also in British Columbia, tells us about Our Home Learning Community House
And that's the end of this trip across the country visiting with home educating families along the way. Thank you to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
While we did have visits from one side of the country on over to the other this time, we're still missing stops in a number of provinces along the way. Please help spread the word about the carnival. Post about it on your blog, on message boards and email lists. Tell your friends about it when you get together for tea, or support group meetings or through phone calls. Let's each do our part to make this a full carnival with representation from all across our country, and beyond!
If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted Monday, January 26th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 24th. The reason for the early deadline is because I like to have Saturdays to put the finishing touches on the carnival and be able to take Sundays to relax before posting the carnival on Mondays. Hope to hear from all of you, and all your friends, before the due date! :)
Monday, January 12, 2009
Edition 02 2009
Welcome to the second 2009 edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival! Only three invitations to visit this time around. Let's get started!
Tonia, in Quebec, shares ideas on Things to do with a Hundreds Chart.
Audrey, in Manitoba, talks about her plans to work on regaining lost art.
Molytail, now living in Alberta, invites us to check out her new online home as she answers the question "Why Tails Gone West?".
That's the end of the visits this week. Thanks, Tonia, Audrey, and Molytail for inviting us to visit. Thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
To try to encourage more participation, I have decided to offer up a small participation prize each month. Every time someone submits an invitation to visit their name will be put in to be drawn for a prize. At the end of the month I will send a small envelope of a prize to the person drawn.
Tonia, in Quebec, shares ideas on Things to do with a Hundreds Chart.
Audrey, in Manitoba, talks about her plans to work on regaining lost art.
Molytail, now living in Alberta, invites us to check out her new online home as she answers the question "Why Tails Gone West?".
That's the end of the visits this week. Thanks, Tonia, Audrey, and Molytail for inviting us to visit. Thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
I wish this had been a fuller trip but that is only possible if people submit invitations to visit. I love it when we have full trips with stops in all the provinces, but I have had to accept the fact that I just don't have the time to search out the posts to make it possible, so it's important to get the word out that people need to submit. I'd love to have people submitting invitations every week. With Molytail's move, it means we no longer have any representation from PEI in the carnival. I sure hope somebody fills in that space soon. I also hope that we start getting more invitations to visit.
To try to encourage more participation, I have decided to offer up a small participation prize each month. Every time someone submits an invitation to visit their name will be put in to be drawn for a prize. At the end of the month I will send a small envelope of a prize to the person drawn.
The next edition will be posted Monday, January 19th, but the deadline for submissions is Saturday, January 17th. Please help spread the word and hopefully I will be overrun with submissions. :)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Edition 01 2009
Welcome to the first edition of the Canadian Home Educators Blog Carnival for 2009! It's been a long time since our last edition. I was having some computer problems that made preparing the carnival extremely frustrating. Thanks to my mom and sister, however, I am now the owner of a new laptop and no longer have to endure the troubles my old computer inflicted on me. :) This week's edition is a few days late but things should be on track from here on in.
Let's get started on our trip across Canada visiting home educating families along the way.
Dawn, in Nova Scotia, says "Goodbye Spongebob" as she tells us about their preparations for a move.
A new comer to the carnival, Cheryl, in New Brunswick, tells us about her son's interest in Nihongo (Japanese Language) and how she is making it a part of his learning.
Lorraine, in New Brunswick, tells us how she gave her children a Centrifugal Force Lesson Plan, Unschool Version.
Phyllis, in Ontario, talks about some tools she's found to help with the Teaching of Writing.
Jennifer, in Alberta, shares how she uses children's exercise videos to do Phys. Ed at 30 Below.
Lori, in Alberta, tells us about their projects for Literary World 2008.
Becky, in Alberta, tells us about some Real life science they experienced in November.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about A Great Spelling Website & It's FREE!
Miranda, in British Columbia, tells us about her 5 year old doing More hands-on equations.
That's the end of our visits in Canada but we also have a visit with a Canadian homeschooling in another part of the world.
Colleen, a Canadian living in Guam, says, "God Smiles on us in Guam" as she explains how the sky in Guam looks different.
And that's the end of this trip. Thank you to each of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
One change in the carnival from now on is that I will not be going looking for submissions - it just takes too much time. The carnival will consist only of submissions that are sent in, so it is essential that you help me spread the word and help keep the carnival going. Please post about the carnival on your blog, submit yourself, and encourage others to do so also.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted Monday, January 12, but the deadline for submissions will be Saturday, January 10. That means you have to get busy and submit ASAP. :) Hope to hear from all of you.
Happy homeschooling!
Let's get started on our trip across Canada visiting home educating families along the way.
Dawn, in Nova Scotia, says "Goodbye Spongebob" as she tells us about their preparations for a move.
A new comer to the carnival, Cheryl, in New Brunswick, tells us about her son's interest in Nihongo (Japanese Language) and how she is making it a part of his learning.
Lorraine, in New Brunswick, tells us how she gave her children a Centrifugal Force Lesson Plan, Unschool Version.
Phyllis, in Ontario, talks about some tools she's found to help with the Teaching of Writing.
Jennifer, in Alberta, shares how she uses children's exercise videos to do Phys. Ed at 30 Below.
Lori, in Alberta, tells us about their projects for Literary World 2008.
Becky, in Alberta, tells us about some Real life science they experienced in November.
Rosina, in British Columbia, tells us about A Great Spelling Website & It's FREE!
Miranda, in British Columbia, tells us about her 5 year old doing More hands-on equations.
That's the end of our visits in Canada but we also have a visit with a Canadian homeschooling in another part of the world.
Colleen, a Canadian living in Guam, says, "God Smiles on us in Guam" as she explains how the sky in Guam looks different.
And that's the end of this trip. Thank you to each of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.
One change in the carnival from now on is that I will not be going looking for submissions - it just takes too much time. The carnival will consist only of submissions that are sent in, so it is essential that you help me spread the word and help keep the carnival going. Please post about the carnival on your blog, submit yourself, and encourage others to do so also.
If all goes well the next edition will be posted Monday, January 12, but the deadline for submissions will be Saturday, January 10. That means you have to get busy and submit ASAP. :) Hope to hear from all of you.
Happy homeschooling!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy 2009!
It's been quite a while since I posted anything here. I have been having computer troubles and then the busyness of the season took over so the carnival got pushed to the sidelines. I am hoping, however, to post an edition of the carnival next week, so please help spread the word and send in your submissions ASAP!
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