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Are you a homeschooling parent who has a kid who utilizes his/her freedom from school to accomplish things amazing, brainy, out of the ordinary, that someone else can benefit from, or just downright cool? (Yes, I’m old, I say cool. You can substitute awesome if you’d like!) Are you the homeschooled kid reading this blog and this applies to you?

If so, Kudos for Kids is a page for you to share with those who most want to hear what you have to say! It’s easy, too, so just read the paragraph below and get in touch – we’re very much looking forward to hearing from you!

How to be Part of the Kudos for Kids Page

Contact with an old homeschooling friend got me remembering “the good old days.” Lynn, my friend, and I started a local homeschooling support group many moons ago. Since Al Gore hadn’t yet invented the Internet (at least he didn’t tell any of us up them thar mountains about it, anyway), I insisted our group needed a newsletter. And since I insisted we needed a newsletter, I got to write a newsletter! My favorite part, hands down, was the section I always saved to showcase something special that the kids had accomplished, or something of which they were particularly proud. And with all the rearranging going on at Parent at the Helm, I’ve got room for a brand new page called “Kudos for Kids!” Just like the old days!

So, when your kiddos have accomplishments or proud learning moments or skills they’d like to share and do a little shouting about, send them along. Let’s fill up this page with all kinds of wonderful activities and happy kids! Simply send the details (175 words max) to info@parentatthehelm.com (close it all up and use proper symbols, of course). And now, thanks to the wonders of the electronic info age, we can have pictures, too! Please send one or two photos (no larger than 25KB) if you’d like, simply by attaching them to your e-mail.

It would warm the cockles of my heart if you let your fellow home educators know about “Kudos for Kids,” too.

Juliette Rose, 9

Juliette Rose Kudos for Kids

JuleStone Rose Soap Creations: The Origin

How did I get started in soap making? Well, it’s not very complicated. It all started last Christmas when my Grandma gave me a spa kit that included instructions on how to make soap. I tried it, and failed at first (I added too much oat) and then tried again and it worked! I discovered that there was so much fun in soap making, that I began making more and more. Soon, I had a whole lot of soap! At first I just gave them away, and then I thought about all the money I was spending on supplies, etc. So I decided to sell them.

At first it was a very small operation and I just sold enough to make back the money for supplies, but soon I realized I could make extra money to save or spend on other things I like. So I came up with a name, and created a website. I started making more soaps, taking pictures and working out the cost and pricing.

Now, business has been growing and I am having a great time! I’m learning that it’s so much fun to be a young business owner.

Juliette Rose

JuleStone Rose Soap Creations©
www.julestonerose.blogspot.com

Hibbah Mojawalla, 12

Hibbah Kudos for Kids

Allie Hamilton and the Hollow Critters

Hibbah Mojawalla recently published her first book, “Allie Hamilton and the Hollow Critters”, quite an accomplishment for a twelve-year-old. Hibbah entered a contest last November with a Young Writers Program that specified the writer had to complete a 19,000 word book within a month’s time. It would then be printed. The story is an action/adventure about two sisters, Allie and Hannah, who enter a fantasy world through a portal and run in to many bad characters and just a few good ones. A sequel is already in the works. The book may be purchased through Create Space, an Amazon Company.

Hibbah is homeschooled by her dad, Fahim, who owns Creative Leather/Island Ship Center here on Grand Island. Dad notes that Hibbah’s writing, grammar and syntax, along with researching techniques have greatly improved during her experience writing the book. When Hibbah is not busy writing, she enjoys travel soccer, swimming and reading her favorite authors, Anthony Horowitz, JK Rowling and James Patterson.

Photos and article courtesy of IsledeGrande.com.

Teagan Bentley, 10

novelconcept kudos for kids

Hi, my name is Teagan Bentley and I am a ten year old homeschooled kid. I’ve written a middle grade fiction book approximately 18,000 words long titled Novel Concept. It was published by my mom’s publishing company, Do Life Right, Inc., in April 2011.

The main character, Monica, and her best friend, Julie, hear about a book writing contest and team up to write a collaborative book together for the contest, but since it was October 2^nd and they had to get their manuscript turned in by October 31^st, they didn’t have very much time to write it…especially since they had to get ready for Halloween which was the same day as their book was due, PLUS they also had to get ready for upcoming birthdays. Even though they had a lot to do, they tried as hard as possible to write their novel in time for the contest.

I live in southern Arizona with my mom, dad, sister, and five cats. More about me can be found on my website: teaganscreations.com.

Brycen R. R. Couture, 17

Brycen Couture Kudos for Kids

Brycen is a 17 year old unschooler who is passionate about music, social justice, children’s rights, role play gaming, inventing strategy games and expressing himself through the arts. Under the stage persona, “Divion”, he is the vocalist and song writer for his Gothic Metal/Glam Metal band project, Serenade To Darkness. He released his first solo EP, “Divion’s Cut”, in April 2011. He is currently seeking a skilled metal guitarist, drummer and bassist for his band project. Brycen speaks through his music, writing and public appearances about children’s rights. At only 12 years old he delivered a speech at a conference of 150 mental health and education professionals in Chicago. More recently, he has performed his music at four gigs, was interviewed for the film documentary, “Class Dismissed” and appeared on The Kids Panel at the 2011 Life Rocks Radical Unschooling Conference. Brycen has also written book one of a fantasy trilogy that is being edited for publication. He enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, making medieval chainmaille, inventing role playing and strategy games, card gaming, observing nature, researching quantum physics, building Lego/Bionicle, biking, climbing, swimming and spending time with his Mom and his epic friends. Brycen’s future plans include being on the cutting edge of the evolving metal scene, using his music to be a voice for youth.