Home Schooling Help

Are you talking about My Father's World as in mfwbooks.com?? If so, I have used it for 2 years and love their curriculum. It provides so much enrichement, and flexibility (which you would want the first year hs'ing) and its fun for the kids while they learn. The people in the MFW office are sooooo helpful. Its a family. If you need help trying to decide which curriculum to use, call them and they will help you figure it out. We've used MFW Kindgergarten, and also MFW Adventures (2nd/3rd grade). We are taking a break this year (for circumstance reasons) but will use MFW again next year.
If you decide to homeschool I can tell you that there is tons of support in this area. Its a journey that is challenging, but oh so rewarding. Its been the best thing for my daughter who is very advanced and my son who is a bit behind. I can tailor things just for them and they dont' know they are ahead or behind as much (because they aren't compared to their peers) so they really are not as discouraged as they might be otherwise. Good luck in your journey.

I'm not exactly opposed to home schooling however, my 16yr old was diagnosed with ADHD when he was just 6yrs old in Kindergarten.We went through 6months of testing and then medication.Myself, as a mother did NOT want my son on any meds however, our pediatrician highly recommended it.My son continued to go to public school,and he was, and is currently an "A" student.I'm glad I took my pediatrician's advice because my son has not only learned education in a public school,but also a lot of social skills that home school would not have provided him with.I personally believe that social skills and learning how to interact with others is a big factor to consider.It's a challenge either way. Best of luck to you in whatever your decision may be. *T. Lyn*

My Fathers World is a good curriculum choice especially with your grandson being behind and in need of something fresh. The reading materials are excellent, and it's all Biblically based. I am not fond of their math selections--but if he's behind it may be just what he needs.

I think you will also find that one-on-one teaching is the greatest gift you can give the active child. He'll love it.

I'm sure he'll enjoy all the great socialization skills that homeschooled children get: interacting with a variety of aged people in their lives instead of being stuck in a group of 20 children the same age as them with no social skills. (Sorry--had to comment on that one.)

I am going to be homeschooling my children and belong to a wonderful support group... http://sarasotaareahomeschoolers.com/

I haven't used the system you mentioned, but there are around 100 families involved in our group and I'm sure someone probably is or has used it.

This group also helps with outtings, co-ops and learning classes and tours for the children. Good luck and God bless!

I am not dissing Homeschooling here, i promise, I wanted to hiomeschool at first to but the budget wont allow for it right now......

You have to give thirty day notice before school strats to the school board of your decision to homeschool, i think it might be too late to decide this, but if there is a concern that he is behind and the 'system' isnt doing anything to help it, then you might have a 'case'.........I hope that makes sense......

C.

I just wanted to make sure to clarify some misinformation I saw...It is absolutely NOT too late to decide to homeschool. You can do that at any time. The law says you must send your letter 'within 30 days of starting a home education program". So legally you could start and send your letter a few weeks later and still be within the law. However, it's best to just send it right away. But I Repeat it is not too late! And as far as socialization goes there are soooo many great HS groups around here that if anything they have too much to offer. We have to learn to say no sometimes so we can stay home and 'do some school'.
As far as curriculum goes...I'm not familiar with the one you mentioned. We are using Sonlight and we love it. I don't know where you live, but I am in a great group in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers Area, and we have a curriculum sharing meeting coming up sooon. It's a great way to learn about and discuss different curriculms, if you're interested feel free to visit our website for more info...gchsa.com

good luck

Hi D.,
My son was the same way and in 3rd grade I pulled him out and home schooled him and he went up 2 grades levels on testing in the first year. The one on one will help if he has a short attention span.
I don't know anything about the curriculum you are looking at but wanted to mention that Victorious Life Church's Homeschool group is having a curriculum sale tonight at 7:00. It may be a way for you to look at a bunch of different curriculum and ask other home school mom's questions. They are located in Wesley Chapel. If you are interested e-mail me at ____@____.com
I have 3 children I home school and my oldest is now 15 and working on college courses. Public school is not best suited for all children and home school has been a blessing for us.
Also if budget is an issue Connections Academy is public school at home and they provide the computer and all learning materials and a school teacher checks in with you every other week. I tried it but I like more options in my childrens learning style and they were not flexible in that area.
C. Miller

Hi D.! I am a homeschooler, but not currently using MFW. BUT, I have several friends who use it and they LOVE it! They have been very pleased with the ease of use, bible based, unit studies. You can check out the reviews on www.homeschoolreviews.com. There are some great homeschool groups in the area, too. If you have nay questions, please feel free to e-mail me.

Good Morning D.,

I sure hope my letter of intent can help shed some fears that your having over homeschooling. I wish to say first of all that homeschooling does not mean that your grandson will not get socialization, many schools offer programs where you can bring him into the school just for gym or another subject. I know because I have done that already, so that's a farse when people say, "well, what about socialization?" The children learn to socialize everyday of their young lives, they don't need to be around other children that are bullies, which is what happens to many children.
It happened to my son because no child or teacher understood him. Yes, even the teachers would be rough with him. And yes, they wanted my boy on meds too, to control him, I said no way! No child needs to be on pills, they need to have their own minds, no matter what.

I am a single mom that is 53 & I have a 13 yr old boy that went to the public school system from K-5. Then, we decided that what was best for my specially gifted child that has Asperger's, ADHD, & ODD, needed was to be homeschooled, because of being so highly intelligent, we wanted to further that. In public school the ratio is 40 children to 1 teacher, how can they learn when they are special needs children?
My boy needed to be able to come & go as he pleased, to be able to do the work at his pace, one subject at a time. That is how the children focus, putting 4 -6 subjects a day on them can be overwhelming for any child. And not having to worry about bullies. My son in public school is a genius and all of the children flocked to him, they didn't understand him, but took a liking to him, he never liked to be the center of attention, however he used to tutor when he was 6 yrs old in Math & English in my home to other students. He also took karate for 3 years. Ages 5-8, it was a great way to introduce him to people.

We are going on our 4th yr. of homeschooling now, and we love it now more than ever! So, it's only my opinion but I say if you have the time & patience & are willing to give your grandson the attention that he so deserves, then go for it honey! You'll love it. I know many moms now that homeschool. I am even in a homeschool support group, I am sure they have them in your district, look into it.

Wishing you many blessings, in your choice, hope it's the best for your grandson, he will do just fine sweetie, no matter what, I'm sure.
Have a good week,
M.