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Fear of School
Asked by C.G. from Las Vegas
on April 17, 2008
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I am new to the area and have been homeschooling my three oldest this year. We have been doing some travel with my husband since last summer for work related reasons. ...
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- C., It is so close to the end of the year. I would wait and then let him go next year. Then he might have a more positive experience in the fall.
- Let him be home schooled until he is ready. The longer he doesn't have to face all the meanness of other kids and teachers and administrators, the better. Read ...
- Hi C. - Since it's so close to the end of the school year and you're all settling in a new place anyway, why not just finish up the year home schooling? I went thr...
Homeschool/traditional School
Asked by M.B. from Dayton
on December 30, 2011
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I am completely ignorant of most aspects of homeschooling, but I wondered if there is an kind of combo available in any areas for half day traditional school and half ...
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- You can check your state to see if they have a school for homeschoolers. There are several here where they take certain classes with other homeschoolers to supplement...
- For a couple of years one of my sons attended a homeschool program at a private Christian school. He would go two days a week, all day. I met another group of fami...
- Ohio has a lot of options. There are several different virtual schools that allow you to homeschool while also providing outings and teacher support as well as the mat...
Liking School
Asked by M.J. from Milwaukee
on February 20, 2012
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My 8 year old hates school. We (teacher, therapist, us) have tried to talk to him about the importance of it blah blah blah. He does not care. He has hated school sinc...
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- What DOES he really get excited about? Sports, music, Military, Planes, Acting? I used to tutor a 4th grade boy in reading. He HATED reading. This made him dread h...
- Most of my first thoughts have already been addressed. I'm not sure how coherent this will be, but bear with me... When I was in early elementary school, after I...
- My brother hated school when he was younger. He was getting bad grades, and they tried many things like you. But it wasn't that he didnt know how to do the work, or...
School Questions
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on May 21, 2009
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We just received our child's end of year conference report from her teacher. She began First grade reading well past middle of first grade level. She is ending first g...
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- Michelle, you are doing a good job to seek help for your precious daughter. I hope you get answers from moms who have recent experience with a similar situation. I c...
- It could be the teacher. When my brilliant boy started school, his 1st & 2nd grade teachers both told me he was "on level and right where he needed to be." I was qui...
- We've also dealt with similar situations. Although kids have always been cruel - it seems as if they are learning to be cruel at a much younger age. If your daught...
Problems with School
Asked by J.M. from State College
on May 21, 2010
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my 6 year old daughter is in first grade, she is ADD, has problems paying attention, and an auditory processing disorder. she does not qualify for an iep because her ...
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- My 8yr old daughter is in 2nd grade & I suspect she has ADD - because I also have ADD (increasing her chances of being ADD by like 75%) & because her K, 1st & 2nd grad...
- Before having my son, I was a high school teacher who taught inclusion classes with many special ed students. Coming from the teacher's standpoint, it is a very diffi...
- I'm from Minnesota, so I don't know if it's different here, but I have several friends with children with ADD and they have IEPs. I would suggest checking into that ag...
School Stuff
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2008
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My son just started kindergarten and is already getting fundraiser stuff, birthday party invites, etc... How do you handle all of it? I am a stay at home mom with a 20...
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- You are right it can definitely be overwhelming! Last year our PTA said just pick one fundraiser and really go for it. It's too hard if you try to do everything. As...
- That fund raiser stuff is just a pain in the neck. I am paying out the wazoo for property taxes and other taxes that support the school system yet it's not enough to ...
- You just go with it. It is going to be this way from now on. A couple of years ago we got 8 b-day party invites in one month. I went to Big Lots and bought all the ...
Inexpensive Black Dance "Sneakers" for Hip Hop Class?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on January 24, 2012
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My daughter won free dance lessons at a school raffle. She's so excited to take the Hip Hop class. They suggest Capezio Dansneakers that are $45. They said many kid...
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- Those are the shoes my daughter wears. However, she is in her 6th year and is competitive (she is 8). I really think they are the best. They are like sneakers for the ...
- Don't go too inexpensive. Kids feet need lots of support. If she doesn't want to stay with the lessons she can wear them for other things.
- If you have a Once Upon a Child in your area, they have a pretty big selection of dance shoes at them. I bought my daughters at a local dance store used. A lot of da...
School Fundraisers
Asked by C.A. from Chicago
on September 12, 2011
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I am looking for good ideas for school fundraisers. We have done a book sale that doesn't net too much money. Schools in our district already have clothing and toys sa...
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- I remember when I was in 6th grade (so it's been a while ago) they had the students go out and sell "Pumpkin Clean Up" coupons in October. At the time I really don't r...
- I didn't read all the responses you got, so I'm not sure if someone already said this or not, but I'm a Zumba instructor and I'm doing a fundraiser with the PTO. We ar...
- Our High School Band does car washes, yard work and baby sitting. They sell ads for the High School year book to individuals and businesses. My two kids earned about...
Home School.. or Regular School....
Asked by M.W. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2011
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Hi moms, and the occasional dads on here,
My question for this would be weather or not to homeschool my 4 and a half year old daughter or place her in regual school....
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- At this age, you have NOTHING to loose! In MN, kids don't have to be in "school" until they are 7. So give homeschooling a try! Even if it doesn't work, you can put...
- I must admit, I like the benefits the children get going to school as opposed to being homeschooled. On the other hand, I have some neighbors who homeschooled their c...
- So sorry M. for yours and your daughter's loss. I would check with the kindergarten closest to you to see if they will let you modify her schedule. Maybe let her stay ...
Problems at School
Asked by A.J. from Albuquerque
on April 18, 2008
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I have a 6 year old who is extremely smart and capable of doing everything that is expected of him at school however, as of lately he has been whinning everytime it is...
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- Hi A., It may be that he's board. If he's really intelligent, doing more of what he already knows will be daunting for him. Find out what learning style works bes...
- So many good responses! I have a 7 year old very bright child who is "classic" gifted in that all small problems are huge! I recommend testing for gifted and learnin...
- Hi A., I am a former teacher, and this is my experience with bright children who start to slack off and misbehave. He's Bored! Have him tested, either by the scho...
