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Subject: Homeschool Zone Newsletter (Issue 45 - April 19, 1998)
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The Homeschool Zone Newsletter
(Issue 45 - April 19, 1998)
Joining together a community
of almost 4,000 Zone members
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Circulation 3,938
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CONTENTS
The editor's desk
Feature Articles
- How to Foster Self-Esteem in Your Child
by Maryann B. Hunsberger <mar...@voicenet.com>
- Homeschool Orchestra
by Mike Aron <Aron...@worldnet.att.net>
Zone Stuff:
- Connecting people
- Your own business
- Art - Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Surf's Up Dude: Tornadoes
Zone Classified Ads
The Last Word: Other FREE newsletters
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EDITOR'S DESK by Joe Spataro <joe...@caro.net>
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/nwzletr.htm
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Thanks for inviting us into your e-mail box. We have
some really interesting things to tell you about this month.
Just to preview our two feature articles, we start with an
article about self-esteem from Maryann Hunsberger who
is a freelance write who specializes in disability and
special education and has a wonderful story that you will
find inspirational. In the "have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too"
dept., many people say that the problem with
homeschooling is that you don't get to do group activities.
Mike Aron bursts that bubble with his article about a
homeschooling orchestra they established. You can join
them if your in Connecticut, but if the commute is a bit too
long for you, perhaps you can pattern your own orchestra
on them and Mike can give you some tips.
In terms of Zone stuff, we have some new & exciting
things that have happened in the last month, but hey, I'm
not telling anymore. I'd spoil your sense of adventure!
You're going to have to scroll down for yourself..
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HOW TO FOSTER SELF-ESTEEM IN YOUR CHILD
by Maryann B. Hunsberger <mar...@voicenet.com>
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This afternoon, my 16-year-old son, Ryan, kissed me
goodbye and headed out the door with a friend. Ryan was
wearing the new shirt and pants that he bought with his
own money. After dinner tonight, Ryan has a hockey
game.
Sounds pretty average, right? Right. Except that Ryan is
a teen with a neurological disability. Schoolwork,
organizing, and remembering things are difficult for Ryan.
So, we allow Ryan to find out what he does well in and
give him the chance to excel in those areas. This is
something any parent can do.
Take those clothes Ryan wore today. Our township has a
free shuttle-bus that takes residents to the local mall and
back. Ryan and a friend rode the bus to the mall and
purchased clothes. It meant a lot to Ryan that his parents
allowed him to make his own clothing choices. A parent
might encourage a younger child in the decision making
process by allowing them to select the color of their new
dress or sneakers.
When a child earns the money they spend, it's an even
better confidence builder. Last summer, Ryan took part in
a five-week paid training program learning to make
videos. He enjoyed bringing that first paycheck home.
If a child is too young to work, a parent can allow them to
earn money for cleaning their rooms, putting their toys
away, feeding the pets, or other chores. Another self-
esteem builder for our son is sports. Since kindergarten,
he's played on just about every type of sports team. If your
child physically can't play sports, but enjoys watching,
take him to as many games as possible. Buy subscriptions
to sports-oriented magazines. I wrote to Ryan's favorite
sports broadcaster. He gave Ryan a tour of a radio
station, introduced him to other broadcasters, and allowed
Ryan to sit in on tapings of his favorite sports-talk radio
and television programs.
What does your child love to do? Does your daughter,
who has a cognitive impairment, dance well? Place her in
dancing school, or take her to a professional ballet. Build
on her strengths. Minimize her weaknesses.
Does your son, who is deaf, enjoy helping dad tinker with
the car? Does he like to take things apart and put them
back together? Take him to a garage-or even to a small
airport-and let him watch a mechanic at work. Buy
magazines that are geared toward his interests. Build on
his strengths. Minimize his weaknesses.
In all probability, my son won't be a mathematician. So,
he's not an algebra genius. But, he just might be a public
relations specialist for a major-league ice-hockey team, or
an advertiser for a sports equipment company.
When Ryan left the house today, he kissed me goodbye.
Right in front of his friend. He didn't hesitate to say, "I
love you, mom." His confidence is high, he knows he's
secure in our love - he has success as his destination and
he knows his parents will help him to safely arrive.
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Maryann Hunsberger, a freelance writer who specializes
in disability and special education, can be reached at
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1997
or mar...@voicenet.com
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THE HOMESCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
by Michael Aron <Aron...@worldnet.att.net>
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The Homeschool Symphony Orchestra is a small group of
children and adults who enjoy playing their musical
instruments. Some of our members have played their
instruments for over five years while others are just
starting. Most of our members are homeschooled children,
the rest are parents who, after bringing their children to
practice, were also attracted to the fun of playing in a
group. Homeschoolers do not always have the chance to
play in a school orchestra or band. I organized the
orchestra in the fall of 1997 especially to give
homeschooled children the opportunity to play in a group.
There is no audition process to join the orchestra. All
players, regardless of experience, are accepted. My son
David and I select and arrange the music to be played. We
try to arrange the pieces to fit the skill levels of our
players. Players can participate in as many or as few of the
pieces worked on as they like. In addition, any players
who want to play solos or duets are welcome to do so.
This is a great opportunity for them to display their
talents. The main purpose of our group is to have fun
while playing music.
The orchestra recently finished its first season. A total of
ten practice sessions took place approximately twice a
month lasting one hour and a half each at the Hebrew
Home and Hospital in West Hartford. The staff at the
Home was nice enough to let us use their multi-purpose
room for our practice sessions. We practiced eleven to twelve
pieces including favorites such as the Nutcracker March,
the Can-Can, a minuet by Bach, a Klezmer piece (East
European Jewish music), and of course, being a symphony
orchestra, a theme from a symphony by Brahms. In
addition to practicing our music, the orchestra members
selected the pieces to be played in the concert and designed
the program cover. By February of 1998 we were ready for a
concert. Our first concert was held at the Bethany
Covenant Church in Berlin. It was mainly for families,
friends, and other guests. In addition to our orchestral
pieces we had one solo performance and two duets.
After the concert there was a social hour with cookies
and drinks. Our second concert was a special performance
for the residents of the Hebrew Home and Hospital.
We just started our second season, which will run from
March to June. Our practice schedule is two Thursdays
per month. Some of the pieces we are working on this
season are Loch Lomond, The Last Rose of Summer,
Grandfather's Clock, and what promises to be the
highlight of our concert, The Canon in D by Johann
Pachelbel. We are planning to have one or more concerts
sometime in June. If you are interested in more
information, please contact Michael Aron at 860-523-
7257 or via e-mail at Aron...@worldnet.att.net.
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ZONE STUFF
There is only so much room here to tell you about all of
the activities here at the Zone, so please don't forget to
check out our what's new section at:
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/new.htm
Here are some highlights....
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CONNECTING PEOPLE
Yellow Pages | chat | listserv discussion
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/yp/
That's what we do best. We have so many wonderful
people and at the Zone and we provide many ways for
them to connect. We have had some great chats each
Tuesday & Friday. I have provided edited transcripts of
the best ones.
You can see great topics such as:
Getting Ahead of the College Game
How to Publish Your Own Magazine
Christianity & Classical languages
Early Language and Child Development
and more at:
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/chat/transcripts/
Our chat guest hosts also reside with many other fine
people on our Zone listserver, which is a place where you
can carry on an e-mail discussions about issues important
to you and your family.
In particular, Ellen L. Councill, M.Sc., CCC-SLP,
Speech/Language Pathologist has graciously consented to
field questions on our listserver for any speech/language
problems your kids might have. You can see more about
the listserver at:
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/chat/listserv.htm
YOUR OWN BUSINESS
HomeBiz - making money in your own business
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/homebiz
This is a rapidly growing area which is generating
increasing interest. This is no surprise since, I guess,
everyone wants to make more money. This will be a
"clean" area, where I will work very hard to have an area
of integrity, where you can get good advice on how to
start a new business or make an existing one better. The
first newsletter is already on our website and the second
one is near completion which features "Banking Account
Statements 101" and more. Don't miss out and subscribe
today at the address above.
ART (coming soon)
"The Paintbrush - Tips, Tricks & Techniques"
sponsored by the Braitman Studios
is our latest joint project with the Braitman Studios which
is being produced by a professional artist named Andrew Braitman
and Joanne Spataro. The website will feature student art and
many art ideas and tips. As is the "custom" around here,
there is a FREE e-newsletter called the Paintbrush to
which you can subscribe in the Zone Lobby at:
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/guestbk.htm
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SURF'S UP DUDE - TORNADOES
http://www.homeschoolzone.com
/erweathr.htm#Tornadoes
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"It's a twister Antie Em, Antie Em.."
Oh, OK --- I'll get serious.
I received the following letter which inspired me to do a
little digging on tornadoes.
From: Sarah Mariskanish
<ho...@texhoma.net>
Waurika, OK
My home-schooled 10-year-old daughter and her 12-year-
old friend in the public school have a web site about
tornadoes and tornado safety for grades 4-6 in the Think
Quest Jr competition. Please come visit "Twisters
Destruction From the Sky"
You can see this really neat site as well as other info on
Tornadoes at:
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/erweathr.htm#Tornadoe
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Do you have a favorite weather site?
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The Homeschooling Zone Newsletter
Copyright 1998 by JD Spataro
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