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Want to Homeschool My 9 Year Old....
Read all 17 responses: "...and need any tips or advice on curriculum. I've done so much research that now I want to hear what other mom's have to say.
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- What Janet suggested is basically public school at home and subject to all the regulations of the schools. Texas is an open homeschool state and homeschool is treated ...
- I do not homeschool, but would love to. I go to a church that 75% of the families do homeschool. I do homeschool during the summer. I love Sonlight!!!! It is readi...
- Hi B.. Hope my response isnt too late. When I was in highschool I homeshcooled some and I used ABEKA. They are based out of Pensicola (sp?), FL are are Christian ba...
Need Help with Switched on Schoolhouse Homeschool Curriculum
Read all 5 responses: "I am getting ready to tutor a girl who is using Switched on Schoolhouse curriculum. How many assignments do your kids do a day?
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- I used Switched on Schoolhouse with my 7th grader a couple of years ago. It's a computer based program. She can get alot of work done in one day. Doubleup assignmen...
- J., I just saw this question this morning. Before school is out be sure to contact her middle school to confirm what you are doing. I work in Fort Worth with many y...
- Most home schooled children work half the time public school kids work. It is not unusual for a home schooled child to finish nine subjects in three hours. There are n...
From Public to Homeschool
Read all 5 responses: "Hi Mamas, I really need your insight here. My DD is in 2nd grade and because of issues with her health, I am thinking about ...
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- Hi S., We've met before when you met with my daughter about babysitting. I don't know if you recall, but we have homeschooled for 10 years. My daughter that you m...
- We withdrew our second grade from public school on last week. We homeschooled during her kindergarten year but then decided to try public school. My heart has always b...
- go to the library and check out some books on homeschooling. There are a lot of philosophies out there on homeschooling, so you will want to get educated. www.thew...
Help Needed with Homeschool
Read all 27 responses: "We started homeschool this year and have gotten through the 1st semester ok, but are having a hard time getting through the second, ...
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- Dear W., I think the first thing I would do is to give up a few things. When my kids were younger, we gave up on having a clean house and homemade dinners every ni...
- Dear W., I have been "homeschooling" for several years. My oldest is 26 now, my youngest is 8. I know that there are parents out there that are successful with ...
- Hi W., It sounds like you are already doing a great job with your kids, Homeschooling is not easy and the first year or two is the toughest I think. You and your kid...
Homeschool and Work??? Can I Do It?
Read all 8 responses: "I'd love to homeschool my 7 and 4 year old girls. I work part-time and would like to hear from others who have been successful.
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- Hi A., It can be done, but you have to be really organized and have a schedule that is adhered to. Otherwise, things can get away from you really easily. If you are...
- I don't homeschool my own kids but I am a teacher for a virtual school (it's K-8--- the curriculum is all online and the kids are homeschooled using the curriculum-- t...
- A., I am going to homeschool my two girls and I believe that you will be able to work part-time and homeschool because that is the beauty of homeschooling. You can...
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool
Read all 17 responses: "My seven year old has recently started requesting to be homeschooled. She is a great kid but complains that she does not have any ...
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- I am planning on homeschooling my kids, but neither one has disabilities, and I'm confident that I can teach my children what they need to know better than one teacher...
- The other moms gave great advice, and I agree with everything they said. I just wanted to encourage you with my own story. My younger son was just like your daughter...
- I have a lot of friend who home school and their children are well educated. They belong to a group and get together to do group activities and they are also active in...
Getting Organized to Homeschool
Read all 13 responses: "I have asked about homeschooling in the past, I looked into the OVA and I am satisfied with the curriculum.. Heres my question.
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- I have three girls (ages 7 1/2, 4 1/2, and 22 mo). My oldest attended 2 years of regular preschool and kindergarten. She started 1 st grade, but then I withdrew her ...
- I haven't home schooled but my siblings and I were homeschooling for a few years. My mother went to the same stores teachers use to decorate their classrooms, and she ...
- I was very very nervous about homeschool, but you know what...it works. :) When you have all day with your kids they usually improve in temperment, b/c the discipline...
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool
Read all 9 responses: "I have a 15 (almost 16) year old daughter. She has always loved school and worked hard at getting really good grades.
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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...
Single Mom Wants to Homeschool My Son
Read all 5 responses: "My son is 5 & has been diagnosed with ADHD & being a holistic practitioner I have opted for natural therapies for him.
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- No, you don't need a teaching credential in CA to homeschool. Nothing has changed for homeschooling in this state. You just go through the private school channel. T...
- Kindergarten is not mandatory. You can unschool Kindergarten without going through any program. Unschool means that you don't repeat or replicate school...education ca...
- Its my understanding you DO need to be a credentialed teacher in order to homeschool. (Not sure when that goes into effect, but legislation was just passed) That means...
Seeking Homeschool Support Groups
Read all 7 responses: "Are there any support/socialization groups in the Utica/ Troy/Rochester area? I am looking for moms who are already started that might ...
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- There is an enormous HS community in your area. I am in Macomb County and can't give you the list, but we have friends in Auburn Hills so I KNOW the support is there f...
- I really like what all the other homeschooling Moms had to say. I also homeschool 3 kids. Most days are fufilling and others frustrating, but wouldnt change it. Fai...
- I do not live near you but have been homeschooling our 6 children for over 20 years. We have 3 that have graduated and 3 still schooling. It is important that you find...
