Home Schooling
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Homeschoolers
Asked by S.T. from Albany
on September 21, 2009
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Any of you homeschoolers? I was wondering if I can get connected with you to see what curriculums you used even though I have one already.
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- I was going to homeschool this year and then decided /i wasn't really prepared to handle it with a newborn and 3yo. However, I had bought the A Beka Book homeschool pr...
- little hearts of dakota is wonderful- i homeschool my 3 and 7 year old and they love it-its christian based-and lots of reading which my 7 year old loves-good luck
- Hi S.. We have 3 boys also and I am home schooling the older two as well. Last year we used K12. It was expensive and you cannot re-use it with your younger children...
HomeSchooling
Asked by L.S. from Tampa
on January 1, 2010
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I am thinking about homeschooling my daughter. She is only 19 months right now so I still have some time to think about it before making a final decision, but I wante...
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- I wanted to add to Billi Jo S... I can answer some questions about Connections Academy if you have any. Also, using their curriculum as a "home education" student rath...
- I would like to make this easy on you, www.connectionsacademy.com It is a public school in Orlando. Being in the school means you are still in the Florida public s...
- I would suggest just doing a google search for your area for groups available to join and just ask questions! :) Look up the different styles and see what you may feel...
For Moms Who Homeschool .... Why Did You Choose Homeschooling?
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on April 15, 2011
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Hi moms,
We have been open to the idea of homeschooling but don't know much about it at this present time. We wanted to ask for those who home school what was your ...
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- There are so many reason that we chose homeschooling: better education, better socialization (interacting in the real world versus the negative socialization that occ...
- There are many reasons. But the big ones for me are: I love being with my kids and want them to be where I see and know what they are doing. I've seen too many ...
- I wonder the same question myself. I don't understand why people choose to homeschool their kids (unless they live in a very unsafe neighborhood). Kids need to be in...
Homeschool or Not? Why?
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on October 13, 2012
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I'm very interested in hearing your perspective either for or against homeschooling.
I think it can be a contentious subject, with strong points of view either fo...
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- We chose to homeschool. I don;t believe there is a one right fit for any family and we need to be respectful of each other's choices. We have many reasons for homesc...
- I can't help but be suspicious of your motives for posting this. Do you really want to know and respect the reasons why parents choose a certain academic path, or are...
- I homeschool my three. And this is my 6th year homeschooling. Socialization is no issue. My kids are out and about in the community socializing with people of ALL...
Homeschooling
Asked by ... from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2012
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Hi ladies,
So here is some back story. 3 and a half years ago my husband got transferred to this little rink a dink town on the border of Mexico. I wouldn't even b...
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- Though we do not home school our son I do know parents that do. There are alot of resources online and could be other local homeschoolers in your area. Though you ha...
- Hi! Why do you have to be his teacher, can't you just be his mom? Think of all the things you have taught him - why should it be any different now? When Steve was lit...
- I am a daycare provider and homeschool my ten year old daughter. Most days I have eight children in my home. She does the things that require less of my assistance in ...
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool
Asked by M.W. from Des Moines
on April 3, 2008
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I have a 15 (almost 16) year old daughter. She has always loved school and worked hard at getting really good grades. Her freshman year last year didn't go too bad, ...
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- Oh, I feel so bad for you and your daughter- that could have been a description of me in 10th grade... My advice to you is to bring her in to a psychologist to dis...
- I do know of a couple of families with children who have social phobia. However, if your daughter hasn't had many problems up until now - SOMETHING ELSE may have happ...
- Marjo- My initial thought about this is that your daughter is really crying out for help. I am wondering , if she really liked school up until this year, what has h...
Homeschooling
Asked by L.R. from Phoenix
on January 18, 2009
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Is anyone planning on homeschooling or does anyone know of a great homeschooling network/websites/co-op? We are seriously considering homeschooling our girls and would...
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- Hello L., For preschool I used lapbooks for my boys. They really enjoyed doing them and I had fun. I got most of my ideas for them at www.lapbooklessons.com. It is ...
- my husband and i coach a wrestlign team and all i can say is tomake sure that the kids do wome kind of extracurricular activity whether attached to the local school...
- You could try the Arizona Virtual Academy - it's an on-line program that provides materials, books, computers (pretty much everything) with local groups who meet and d...
Homeschooling
Asked by G.P. from Las Vegas
on August 18, 2010
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Hi all! I am going to be homeschooling my son for kindergarten, and I was wondering if anyone has used the k12 Virtual Academy? Just curious to see if I am making the ...
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- I haven't used it but one of my best friends has 5 kids and she just loves K12.
- Hi G.! I am actually a teacher for Nevada Virtual Academy. If you have questions about the program, I would be more than happy to answer them for you. Also, I give ...
- No, I've considered, but deemed it to be too limiting. Homeschooling in general is the best thing one can provide to a child. Check out this link, even if you are far...
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Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on August 31, 2012
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How many hours a day does it take to homeschool children?
I know someone who is homeschooling but it doesn't seem like they spend that much time actually doing it. ...
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- At the elementary school level, it used to take me about 3 hours a day. About half the time my kids spent in the classroom at "regular" school. With homeschool, you ca...
- Depends on how much you want them to learn! The more you put into it, the more they will get out of it.
- It is possible your friend is not good at homeschooling. It's only as effective as the parent is at deciphering good curriculums and making sure they're covered. My ...
Homeschooling
Asked by S.F. from Syracuse
on April 4, 2009
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okay, Im looking into homeschooling my daughter in a couple years when she is 4. Does anyone have experience or any advice... what do I need to buy? There is so many d...
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- Hi S., I've been homeschooling my daughters for about 8 years now (I started my oldest when she was 3). I think now at 4 years old you can just start with basic read...
- I have been using hooked on phonics workbooks. also a few sites online www.starfall.com, http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html#3 we also g...
- Hi there, I have an almost 4 year old and a 2 year old. We also homeschool and I have been wondering the same question as you! I rc'd lots of advice when I posted th...
