by Jaipi Sixbear

I was very excited when contacted about the Tickle Me Plant for kids. I enjoy telling my readers about strange and unusual plants and gardening techniques. The Tickle Me Plant, simply put, is a plant that responds when tickled.Kids love this plant grown from seed sold by the Tickle Me Plant company.

The seeds can be ordered here. The detailed website tells you everything you need to know about the Tickle Me Plant. Get kids interested in gardening effortlessly with the Tickle Me Plant.

The Tickle Me Plant is well promoted by co-owner Mark Chipman. Mark is a former middle school science teacher. He knows the importance of instilling knowledge through experience and hopes to educate kids through the Tickle Me Plant.

The Tickle Me Plant, also known as Mimosa pudica or sensitive plant, is easy to grow. Kids just soak seeds overnight prior to planting. Plant 2-3 seeds ¼ inch deep in a small flower pot. If you don't have a pot, a cup with a hole in the bottom for drainage will do. Place the pot in a sunny window.

The Tickle Me Plant should emerge in about a week. The first leaves are not touch sensitive. The second set of leaves will react when tickled by moving. Kids get really excited and quickly learn that plants are indeed alive.

The Tickle Me Plant seeds come with science activities for kids. The seeds cost around 5.00 a pack. Also available from the Tickle Me Plant company are mini greenhouses, growing kits and party kits for the Tickle Me Plant.

The Tickle Me Plant for kids is both fun and educational. Gardening activities like the Tickle Me Plant teach valuable life lessons and experience for kids. Best of all, kids won't even know they are learning something. The Tickle Me Plant is good clean gardening fun for kids of all ages.

*The author has not received any gifts, monies, or other monetary awards from the maker/s of this product.

by Lyn Lomasi

As parents, students, and teachers research education from many angles, home school is becoming a more popular option. With that growing popularity come many questions and concerns. Also, a new study has been released that shows students in homeschool again scoring much higher than public school students. Here is a collection of my articles on some common myths and questions associated with homeschool.

Why Don't Home School Parents Teach in a School Building?
With more people homeschooling, some people may wonder if homeschoolers should buy big buildings together. So, why don't homeschool parents form a school? Learn More

Can Someone Other Than a Parent Legally Homeschool a Child?
When making the decisions involved in the homeschool choice, some will wonder what teaching options are available. One possible question is whether another adult, besides the parents, can legally homeschool a child. Learn More

Home School Myth: Homeschooled Students are Unprepared for College
A common homeschool myth is the one that assumes children who are educated outside of a traditional school setting will be unprepared for the academic challenges of a college. Here we will explore that myth. Learn More

Home School Help: Dealing With Negative Reactions to Your Choice
When a parent chooses to home school, that decision is generally one of great importance to them. Unfortunately, not everyone will always agree on this issue, leaving most parents who homeschool vulnerable to questions, as well as disapproval by some. Learn More

Can a Parent be a Homeschool Teacher Without a Degree?
Schooling children at home is becoming more and more prevalent as parents look at a variety of schooling options for the children. A question that comes up often when choosing to homeschool is the question of whether a parent can really become a child's teacher. Learn More

Home School Myth: Homeschooled Teens Can't Get a High School Diploma
As the concept of homeschooling continues to ease back into the mainstream, where it began, more and more questions and myths seem to follow. It is often assumed that homeschoolers won't be able to receive a high school diploma. Learn More

Home School Myth: Kids Who Homeschool Have Poor Social Skills
As the concept of homeschooling continues to ease back into the mainstream, where it began, more and more questions and myths seem to follow. One myth that is very often assumed of home schooled kids is that they do not have proper social skills. Learn More

Child Struggling in School? Why You Should Try Homeschool
Do you have a child struggling or failing in school? Have you tried the options available (extra help at school, tutors, etc) with little to no success? Many parents and children struggle with this issue daily. Could homeschooling be the answer for your family's situation? Learn More

Homeschool Myths: Parents Who Homeschool are Rich
As the concept of homeschooling continues to ease back into the mainstream, where it began, more and more questions and myths seem to follow. One homeschool myth is the concept that families who choose to school at home are rich. Learn More

Homeschool Myths: Home School Parents Think They Know Everything
As the concept of homeschooling continues to ease back into the mainstream, where it began, more and more questions and myths seem to follow. One myth that is often brought up to homeschoolers is the "know-it-all" myth. Learn More

Homeschool: Custom VS Pre-Packaged Curriculum
Deciding whether you'll go with a customized curriculum or a pre-packaged one for homeschooling your child can be a daunting task. Here are some things to consider to help make that choice easier. Learn More

Homeschool Myths: Home School Kids are Too Lazy for Real School
There are many myths surrounding homeschool. One of those myths is that of laziness on the child's part. Some feel that a child who home schools is too lazy to complete real schoolwork. Is this really true? Learn More

Homeschool Myths: Home School Parents are Just Lazy
As the concept of homeschooling continues to ease back into the mainstream, where it began, more and more questions and myths seem to follow. A common myth that seems to follow many parents who decide to homeschool their kids is the concept of laziness. Learn More

Homeschool Myths: Homeschooled Kids are Truant
Many questions and myths seem to follow the topic of homeschool. One topic that frequently comes up during conversations about home school is the one of truancy. It is often perceived that a child who is homeschooled is (or should be) counted as truant. Learn More

Homeschooling in Houston, TX VS Denver, CO: Legalities, Social Aspects, and.. Differences
Here we will take a look at some of the important aspects of schooling at home while living in Denver as well as Houston to see which city makes the grade. Learn More

Homeschooling to Get Positive Social Interaction?
For so many years, choosing to educate children from home was looked at as stripping away their social interaction. However, many homeschooling families will argue with that fact, and for good reason. Here is a newer, more positive look at socialization and homeschool. Learn More

Why Homeschooling is a Valid Choice for Many Parents
Recently an AC Content Producer named Becky Gallops wrote an article about why she would never homeschool her children. While I respect Becky's writing, I disagreed with her statements. Here is my take on her points. Learn More

The Benefits of Homeschool: Frequently Asked Questions
When you make the choice to homeschool your children, there are many questions that will be in your mind. As a mom who has homeschooled, I now know the possible answers to many of the questions you may have on your mind. Learn More

Is Homeschool the Best Title for the Education Method?
Homeschooling is many things. But, does it have the correct title? This title implies that schooling is done completely at home, which is very far from the average "homeschool". Learn More

Public School, Private School, Homeschool, or...
Choosing the right type of school for our children is a very difficult decision. This decision will ultimately determine your child's success in the future...First, we must remember that each family and child is unique and has differences that play a role in this decision. Learn More

The Most Common Misconception about Homeschool: Socialization
When parents choose to homeschool their children, they are most always asked the most dreaded and most commonly misguided question. That question is "What about socialization?" The public is often uneducated about socialization and homeschool. Learn More

Gym Class Ideas for Homeschooling Families
Families who are homeschooling will benefit from these, but they are also great ideas for playing outside with the kids in general, especially on the weekends. Learn More

Homeschooling: Enhancing Socialization
Homeschooled kids have a variety of options for enhancing socialization. Many of the parents that only homeschool inside simply don't know how else to do it. Now, if you are one of the parents that has no clue or just want to learn more, read on. Learn More

Why Does Anyone Homeschool Anyway?
Well, I can't tell you why everyone else homeschools, but I can tell you about our decision to homeschool and why we thought it was the best choice for our family. Learn More

~ The author is always open to questions and discussion. Please feel free to express your thoughts and concerns.

*This is not a complete guide on homeschooling, nor is it meant as legal advice. Always check with your state's education agency for up to date laws and do the proper research for questions and concerns.

Sources:

http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/200908100.asp