Welcome to the Carnival Of Homeschooling...Who Let the Dogs Out?

The Goldendoodle is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. One aspect that draws a lot of people to the Goldendoodle is they often have the temprament of a Golden Retriever and they tend to be hypoallergenic for people who suffer from dog allergies. Just as the Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog, homeschooling is a hybrid way of life. Most of us take a little of this and a little of that to create a program that best suits our family. Our hardest thing nowadays is figuring out which of the dozens of programs out there is what we want to use.

Crystal at Site4Teachers.com shares resources and freebies that will benefit all teachers on her blog. For an example, check out her post Home-school Resources.

The Internet is an invaluable tool to homeschoolers. One example of this is shared by Sebastian at Percival Blakeney Academy who shares a free and chock full of information post in Take a Virtual Trip to Hawaii Island . Aloha!

Lapbooks are a favorite tool of many homeschoolers. Dana from The Sunny Side shares their first lapbook in her post Our first lapbook: The Wright Brothers.

Liz at Holy Family Classical Academy shares how she is striving to teach her children things that are not as tangible as not to climb on the furniture. If you are looking for ways to teach your children virtues such as charity and modesty, you should stop by and read her post, Parenting and Virtue Studies.

Amanda at the Daily Planet shares a fun ditty about her diverse family in her post, Homeschool Memoirs: The __________ Family.

For those of you looking for something new for your homeschool shelf, Dana at Principled Discovery is having her First Blog Giveaway. She ended up with an extra copy of "Junior Science on File" and wants to share it with a lucky reader!

Mary at The Informed Parent shares links to Two excellent interviews — Jeanne in VA and Natalie in MS. Both of these recent interviews offer excellent information for any new or veteran home educator.

Jane is sharing a post from Homeschool Bytes that reminds us of the fun science can be. Screaming Balloons - A Fun Science Experiment!.

Go to Reese's View of the World and enjoy a step-by-step homemade science experiement in the post
Our Rotten Science Adventure . You'll never look at a pumpkin the same way again.

There are all kinds of ways to encourage your child to think, learn, and exercise their brains. Sharp Brains shares some Brainy Haikus for brain training.

Christine presents a Few Notes on Our Homeschooling and Family Life This Week posted at The Thinking Mother.

We have owned three golden retrievers in the past and they make for excellent pets. These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please. It is active, loving and an outstanding family dog. They prefer to be around people and don't do well when left alone. Much like our own children who thrive in an interactive environment.

Good manners are essential, whether you are a dog or a person. Jennifer at Homeschool Roster reminds us of the value both to ourselves and to others of good manners in her post Did You Remember to Say Thank You?.

While Golden Retrievers can become mischievous when left alone for prolonged amounts of time, some alone time is good for all of us. Dogs need time to relax, to explore the world on their own terms without being constantly taught tricks and manners. They also need time to relax and assimilate what they have done so far this day. Michelle at Organically Inclined shares her experience with us as she has taught her children both in a very structured and an unstructured way. She reminds us that amazing things can occur when we Find the Courage to Let Children Be…

Puppies, like children aren't free. They require a lot of care, and nowadays, people can spend tons of money on everything from organic food to clothes to amazing toys to make their dog's life a happier one. But when we think back 100 years ago, there were happy dogs then and they didn't have 'the finest' things in life. In fact, they were often free to get and families fed them scraps from the table so there was no extra money involved. There are few things nowadays that are free, BUT Sarah at Eduk8 shares a list of not one, not 10, but 100 Free College Rides You Don't Need Daddy to Pay For. Trust me folks, this is a post you want to check out and bookmark!!!!

And while we are talking about freebies, check out for How to Find Free Textbooks (or cheap ones) for College

The Papillon is a dog that my daughter was interested in. My hubby preferred bigger dogs, so she will have to wait until she is grown up to adopt this cute little critter. The Papillon is sometimes called the butterfly dog - because the ears look like butterfly wings. It is a friendly, intelligent dog that is tougher than it looks, and loves outdoor exercise. A gentle and affectionate dog, lively, vivacious and charming. Playful and amusing but can also be calm, patient, gentle and dignified. Steady and silent. Loves to be cuddled but also likes to romp outdoors. They are steady, obedient and are not yappers. On the downside, these puppies can be given too much power by their well-meaning owners and become possessive and aggressive. If they are allowed to be the leader of the pack, problems will ensue.

Balance is essential for dogs as well as people. For your dog to be its happiest, it needs food, water, rest, activity, and socialization. Renae at Life Nurturing Education addresses the need for balance in her post Learning the Language of Love.

It is important that before you choose a dog that you choose a dog that has qualities that will fit with your family. Reading about different breeds is a good way to prepare and help you to make a good decision. Young adults that are going to be taking the GMAT can benefit from Christina's post at BSchool.com Business Schools Directory . She shares The Ultimate Guide to the GMAT: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources.

Did you know that dogs can train dogs to behave in certain ways by their examples? Visit The Reluctant Homeschooler and learn just What can one person do? By our example, we can teach our children more than words alone ever could.

Laura at Practical Homeschooling reminds us that there are more things to learn than reading, writing and arithmetic in her post 28 Skills any Child Needs to Learn .

German Shepherds are beautiful dogs. They are known for their leadership abilities, their loyalty, their guard dog abilities, their status as wonderful service dogs and their service with law enforcement. Energetic and fun-loving, the breed is very fond of children once a relationship is established. He is a loyal family pet and a good guard dog, the ideal choice for many families. He requires regular exercise and grooming.

Denise at Let's Play Math reminds us of the qualities of great leaders in her post
Great Leaders in a Crisis: Lincoln, Churchill
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Lori at Camp Creek Blog takes us back to the basics. As homeschoolers, one of our goals is to raise children who are independent thinkers. Lori shows us one way we can raise the leaders of tomorrow is let them make choices today in her post Fostering Independence.

Tonya at Domestic Entropy shares the reasons why she and her husband began homeschooling and how those reasons have changed over the last 2 1/2 years in her post: Why Do We Homeschool?.

John at Ace Online Schools gives us food for thought as explains Einstein’s 5 Maxims for Creative Excellence.

Louis at NLP Marketing addresses a way of helping to bring out positive attributes in students and ourselves in the post Presuppose Greatness

Lance at Home Educate in the Sunshine State shares information about another important event that occured on October 31st in his post: Reformation Day Celebration in South Florida

The English Cocker Spaniel is a hardy, energetic, merry and lovable, sweet and affectionate dog. This lively dog is excellent with kids: gentle and playful, but does not tolerate teasing well. It is sociable with strangers, a moderate barker, and obeys respectfully the orders it is given. Cockers should be trained very gently, but firmly, as they are sensitive but also independent and intelligent. They can do well with cats in the household.

Joseph at Learn English Articles shares Some Tips for Navigating Nouns in English.

The 3 Moms over at Happy to be at Home have some suggestions on how moms can build a network of moms to encourage them and support them in a post titled Homeschooling--Don't go it alone

Some of our homeschooled children love to go to co-ops and outside classes, but some prefer to work on their own, maybe with an online course. Andrea at Homeschool Blog wrote about how homeschoolers can get ahead in college by testing out of classes in her post: Considering the CLEP exams for homeschoolers.

Katherine at No Fighting, No Biting! would like to share about a recent visit to the National Portrait Gallery

Kris at The Homeschool Classroom shares some things we all will appreciate in What I Wish I'd Known

Henry and Janine Cate from Why Homeschool share some of the frustrations and Joys of Homeschooling and they include some thoughts from their daughters as well.

Tricia at Best in the Nest Homeschool shares a very thoughtful post titledWhy I Homeschool, Parts 1 and 2

Mutts are special dogs. They sometimes look like someone in their ancestry, but they often don't. They are a mix of various dogs that have bred over the years and a lot of times can be healthier than purebred dogs because purebred dogs gain some frailities from the breeding process. My first dog was a mutt. Her name was Candy. She had a nose like a Golden Retriver and the color of a pale golden and the body of a sausage dog. She was my best friend from the time I was about 3 until her death when I was 12. And who can forget one of the most lovable and famous mutts of all time...Benji!

Just as Mutts make some of the most sociable pets, homeschool kids are very adept at social interactions. Tiffany at Homeschool Nature Study and More ~Charlotte Mason Homeschool Plans & Ideas shares a her thoughts and experience regarding The "un" socialized issue...

Homeschoolers are a different breed. We come from all walks of life with all kinds of different backgrounds and educational levels. Sarah at Small World wrote a very interesting post about a matter we don't often hear discussed. Platitudes and Misconceptions #2: Why Aren't You Using Your Degree? reviews a question I have heard before 'why aren't you using your degree?'. Check out Sarah's response.

Homeschoolers are a creative lot and Shez at Homeschooled Twins found out just how creative homeschoolers can be and shares that information in the post The Book Arts Bash Finalists.

Cristina at Home Spun Juggling shares a light-hearted comic strip that reminds us that all kids are not created equal in her post Home Spun Comic Strip #280.

People pick dogs for companions for different reasons. Just like people choose to homeschool for different reasons. Barbara from Barbara Frank Online talks about one reason that some people use and shares her thoughts on it in her post Must Homeschool Success Equal Homeschooled Grandchildren?.

If you are looking for an unusual way to deal with your kids 'inappropriate' giggles, Christine at Welcome to My Brain.net shares what works for them in Parenting Tip #478.

Sherry at Semicolon shares 100 Pumpkin Ideas just in time for the fall season!

Thanks for stopping by and joining in the fun! For more information on your favorite dog breed, check out Dog Breed Info Center which is where the dog information in this post came from.

For next week's carnival, which will take place at Roots, Shoots and Fruits, be sure to send your submissions using the guidelines posted here.