Ask the Readers: Video or Textbook (Or Both)?

A couple of weeks ago we asked you what your favorite curriculum was.  We got so many responses through our blog, our Facebook page, and Twitter, that we thought we would pose another question: Does your family use textbooks, videos, or both as part of your everyday home school curriculum?

In the last decade, the Internet, DVDs, CDs, and multimedia in general have made information more accessible than ever before. Many curriculum providers that previously specialized in textbooks now offer companion DVDs; some new companies publish almost nothing but CDs and DVDs. what do you use?

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Online Registration for Searcy Convention Closes Wednesday.

The home school convention in Searcy is this Friday and Saturday.  Time is running out to pre-register online. Online registration will remain open until Wednesday.  After that, you can register at the door on Friday or Saturday.

Registration is good for both days at the home school convention. Don’t miss this opportunity to browse volumes of books, CDs, and videos designed to help you educate your children. And don’t forget about Saturday’s performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! This performance is your chance to enjoy a quality, family-oriented play while supporting home schooling in Arkansas.

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Reminder: Searcy Home School Convention!

In just a week and a half, over 3,000 home schoolers will meet in Searcy at Harding University for our 11th annual Home School Convention. We are very excited about this year’s event and can’t wait to see everyone! For those who still need the important details, I have posted them below.

Searcy Home School Convention
When: May 15 through 16
Where: Harding University
Time: Doors open at 8:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday
Price: $20 at the door for the entire family
You can also pre-register online! Just click here, locate the blue sidebar on the left, and click the “Convention Registration” link.

Read on to find out about the performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Saturday night!

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