Free music, graphics, photos, educational games

Do you like educational freebies? Here are some that we've been looking at this week:

Free music and educational music software:
http://www.archive.org
http://www.solfege.org/Main/Download, for free educational software for music students

Free Fonts:
http://fonts.goldenweb.it/http://orcyber-media.com/freemusic/

Free Graphics and Photos
http://gimp-savvy.com/PHOTO-ARCHIVE
http://www.gnuart.net/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov
http://www.openclipart.org

Although I've visited these sites, I'm not connected with them, so I can't vouch for every page. I count on readers to use wisdom and discretion regarding their children's use of internet sources.

Free Educational Study Resource to Homeschool College

Recommended by http://www.liberty.edu (Liberty University), Study Tactics, http://college.studytactics.com/cgi-vb/sthomepages.mac/college?FVCUSNO=1589, offers thousands of free educational resources! Check it out!

Networking, Support Groups, and Special Needs Homeschooling

Are you considering homeschooling? Do you need help explaining your homeschooling decision to relatives or friends? Visit http://www.consideringhomeschooling.org, the National Outreach of "Considering Homeschooling Ministry" a non-profit organization are sponsored by Morningstar Educational Network, a 501 (c) 3 organization for the purpose of helping Christian parents with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and with their children in secular schools to homeschool their children from a Christian worldview. They offer FREE on-line videos.

We homeschool in Ohio. Requirements vary by state and sometimes also by district, but it is legal to homeschool your child with special needs. Get in touch with your state homeschool organization, also HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Assoc.) and NATHHAN (which is the national org. for homeschoolers with special needs), http://www.nathhan.com/ . It is important to network with others who homeschool in your area; Check out Mary Pride's list of Homeschooling support groups, international, http://www.home-school.com/groups/.

Homeschooling with special needs is a challenge; but I often hear from friends with kids in school programs that they also suffer many difficulties. Through the grace of the Lord and the guidance of many, many faithful friends and family members, we're able to homeschool our youngest, who is medically fragile. If you want to see Susie's web page, it is at: http://www.eaglesnesthome.com/susie.htm

And That's Why We Homeschool!

This is the best write-up I've seen yet--

And That's Why We Homeschool! What do you think?

"As reported by Zan Tyler, Author of 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential, new research reveals 92% of children from Christian homes will reject Jesus: I spoke this winter at Sally Clarkson's WholeHearted Mother Conference in Dallas on "Seven Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential." As I discussed tool number four (Developing a Christian
Worldview), I gave some of these same startling statistics. One mother sought me out after the workshop and informed me that her husband works for Josh McDowell Ministry. She said the statistic they are now using for evangelical children (actually teens and young adults) abandoning the faith is 92 percent. 92 percent! That is catastrophic.

Did you know the latest study by Dr. Brian Ray discovered 94% of children educated at home will keep their faith in Jesus?


85% of children from Christian homes that attend public schools for 12 years will reject Christ by high school graduation."--from http://www.consideringhomeschooling.org/PublicSchools.html

Jesus is the Light; Light Up the Night on Halloween

Looking to make a difference in your community? Not sure what to do about Halloween? Check out how the American Tract Society is equipping evangelists of all ages in the Light Up The Night project.

ATS Spokesperson, Donna Skell stated, "ATS is providing tracts, candy, toys (i.e. glow in the dark wrist bands), as well as free internet games and resources to be read and enjoyed by recipients of the tracts. And we are giving away relevant resources for churches and individuals if they go to our website, http://www.light-up-the-night.org/ and download them for their own use. Kids can win an Apple iPod Shuffle in one of the online contests we're having, too."

Jesus calls himself the light; why should be celebrate the darkness of Halloween? Christians have an alternative holiday to celebrate--All Saint's Day. As All Saint's Day approaches, I can thank our Lord for my dad, L. Charles Brown, who went to be with the Lord on All Saint's Day. Find out What Our Dad Taught us, at http://www.eaglesnesthome.com/dadsandgrandpas.htm.