November is National Novel Writing Month. Janice structured this week's carnival, the NaNoWriMo Edition, like the sections of a book.

The next carnival will be hosted at As For My House. Submissions are due by Monday at 6 p.m. I look forward to reading your submissions.

Whenever two or more homeschoolers get together, just mention something about homeschooling and the conversation is off and running. Homeschoolers are notorious for supporting each other and helping each other succeed. Get involved with the conversation by visiting the Homeschooling Forum, by joining in the ever-popular blog comments, and now by sharing stories and tips about homeschooling. Enjoy these reader interaction links, then "share your stories and tips" too!

• Supportive Family?
  Support came eventually
  My parents weren't sure at first about us homeschooling the kids. "Public school was good enough for you" was their comment. Looking back, public school wasn't good enough for me...
• Nature Journals
  Gathered free seeds and lessons
  This year we asked all if we could collect seeds from their yards and pots...with a camera and baggies. We took pictures for the journals, collected flower heads, note book as we went along to gather information...
• Upper Level Books
  Montooth and the Canfield Witch
  My 13 year old daughter and 15 year old son call this the "coolest" book ever. Lots of action but a challenging vocabulary...
• Why Homeschool
  Adopted
  We adopted our two daughters several years ago and after some time in private school...
• Socialization
  Au contraire!
  Our experience has been that there will be families in this world that socialize and those who don't. It is not a matter of whether their kids go to school or not...
• Charlotte Mason
  We Love CM
  There is no doubt that the CM method was the right fit for our family. I can only explain it as a feeling of solidity, tangibility...

The Informed Parent hosts this week's Carnival of Homeschooling. Mary talks about Saving Time and reflects on the many hours she has enjoyed with her children over the years thanks to homeschooling.

The next carnival will be hosted at Janice Campbell - Taking Time For Things That Matter. Submissions are due by Monday at 6 p.m. I look forward to reading your submissions.

Carnival of Homeschooling Schedule

Wendy shares about the Benton County Fair and the highlights of their field trip.

"This is a field trip for all ages. There are butterfly exhibits, livestock judging, a petting zoo, carnival games and rides, inflatable jumpables."

Read about their trip and find out what her kids enjoyed the most.

Share your local field trip experiences and help others as they follow in your footsteps. You can also share a picture or two of your experience. Choose your state from the list and share about your trip.

More about Arkansas:

• Arkansas State Unit Study
• Arkansas Printables
• Arkansas Homeschool Information
• Arkansas Field Trips