Any Homeschooling Parents?

AwesomePossum82
AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
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Are there any out there?
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  • JanSmelly
    JanSmelly Posts: 143 Member
    I will send them to public school when the time comes, but we have a dedicated Learning Room and do preschool year around.

    Here is what we are doing and have done - http://twostepsbehindsixlittlehands.blogspot.com/
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    I will check it out. Thx :). This will be our first year Homeschooling. I'm excited.
  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    I'm not a parent but I was homeschooled from when I was 6 until I was 16, so if you have any questions you'd want to ask about it then my inbox is open (:
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    Thank you. I may end up asking many ;)
    I'm not a parent but I was homeschooled from when I was 6 until I was 16, so if you have any questions you'd want to ask about it then my inbox is open (:
  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    Thank you. I may end up asking many ;)

    Go for it! (:
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    Bump :)
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    Me! We're homeschoolers. My oldest started K last year, which was a year early, so this year we will be reviewing a lot of K and hitting 1st grade for math/science.
  • IamSheaMc
    IamSheaMc Posts: 1,273 Member
    I will check it out. Thx :). This will be our first year Homeschooling. I'm excited.

    Do you need training for that or is there a standardized plan that you follow?
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    No, No training. I bought the curriculum and am now creating the lesson plans. There's several different curriculums you can get. Some are all laid out for you. Others you plan out yourself.
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    What curriculum are you using, if any? We chose Apologia for Science. I will be Homeschooling all 4 of my children. From Preschool - 3rd grade :)
    Me! We're homeschoolers. My oldest started K last year, which was a year early, so this year we will be reviewing a lot of K and hitting 1st grade for math/science.
  • IamSheaMc
    IamSheaMc Posts: 1,273 Member
    Oh ok, I don't think I would do it myself, but it can be a great thing with a one on one situation. I guess there could be good and bad, but nothing try nothing done.

    If done well I don't see why it wouldn't work. Good luck!

    When do you think you'll send them/him/her to public school?
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    Our Oldest was in A Private School for Kindergarten and Public for 1st and 2nd grade. This is our first year Homeschooling. I have 4 children. The public school system just isn't for us. I'm hoping to go through High School. I can't say for sure at the moment though. Things change. We will take it year by year :). All the kids are very excited to start next week.
    Oh ok, I don't think I would do it myself, but it can be a great thing with a one on one situation. I guess there could be good and bad, but nothing try nothing done.

    If done well I don't see why it wouldn't work. Good luck!

    When do you think you'll send them/him/her to public school?
  • IamSheaMc
    IamSheaMc Posts: 1,273 Member
    Ok...Home schooled kids usually do well from what I hear...:smile:
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    I homeschooled my 3rd grader last year up until February when she went back to public school, and got 10th place out of the entire 3rd grade level for the number of math objectives finished. Some kids in her class that had been there year round only finished 8.

    I am jealous of my friends that can homeschool this year.
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    What curriculum are you using, if any? We chose Apologia for Science. I will be Homeschooling all 4 of my children. From Preschool - 3rd grade :)
    Me! We're homeschoolers. My oldest started K last year, which was a year early, so this year we will be reviewing a lot of K and hitting 1st grade for math/science.

    That's exciting! We're not using a program for K, we outline the year and what we want to cover and just buy accordingly. The fun thing about pre-K/K is that it's mostly play with a little bit of learning. :)
  • Lisaherbalmomma
    Lisaherbalmomma Posts: 63
    Hi, We have homeschooled all five of our children ages 18 to 7. Our 18 yr old graduated from our homeschool high school this year! We are so excited! The adventure has its challenges but we are so happy with this decision that we made over 14 yrs ago! We don't buy boxed curriculum, we create learning experiences and use as few textbooks as possible. We have tons of other books, though! Best wishes to you on your journey. It is a worthwhile one. Lisa
  • Katahna
    Katahna Posts: 326 Member
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.
  • skinnybefore
    skinnybefore Posts: 37
    Hi there! We've been homeschooling our kids since preschool (started about 11 years ago). What a blessing it's been! Some days are great, some days are a challenge. Either way, the secret to success is staying positive & make learning fun! God bless!
  • Dayna5K
    Dayna5K Posts: 136 Member
    That's great that you all have the means to educate your children at home. My daughter, 9, has been in Montessori since she was 4 years old. It is a good fit for us and unlike the public school in the area it allows her to learn as fast or as slowly as needed.

    It'd be great if parents who chose to homeschool could get a break on their taxes. That would be reason for many to leave the public institutions.
  • eireannyoung
    eireannyoung Posts: 154 Member
    Like another on here, I'm not a parent, but I was homeschooled from first grade until college. If you'd like to shoot me any questions (except legal, because it was so long ago that things have probably changed) my inbox is open :)
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.

    Considering some of the kids that are in public schools, I don't see how not interacting with them is a problem. That's more of an incentive than anything to homeschool.
  • Redtango76
    Redtango76 Posts: 144
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.

    Considering some of the kids that are in public schools, I don't see how not interacting with them is a problem. That's more of an incentive than anything to homeschool.


    I will be homeschooling both my teen boys starting this September we are using an online accredited public school called K12 ...because it is a tax funded online school it is free . It is set up very much like an online college course. Certified teachers prepare the lesson plans and supervise the course work and tests. We have access to local Tudors and co- op activities with other homeschoolers in our area. Extra curricular actives are highly encouraged and supported . My boys can participate in local school sports and activities . My kids have hobbies and activities outside of school that provide them with social outlets. In the end I believe they will be happier healthier teens without having to deal with the social pressures highschool students are exposed to .
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.

    No, it doesn't at all.... well ok, I shouldn't say at all but I think you would find that the kids who are socially inept from being homeschooled are made that way on purpse by their parents who over-shelter them and that is one of their major reasons for homeschooling. My kiddos have little friends, go to sunday school, the big one is involved in all sorts of nature classes, etc. He's super social.. like scarily "Please stop talking to strangers" social. :)
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.

    It can, which is usually better. I was homeschooled.. But I was able to get into college at 14, which was free for dual-enrollment and I had the opportunity to interact with more mature people. I was a Girl Scout for 10 years and took karate for six. While i do agree there's definitely some weirdos out there, I feel that homeschooling benefitted my life greatly.

    But it's not for everyone.
  • perdie7
    perdie7 Posts: 266 Member
    I have a theory that homeschooling can somewhat limit a childs ability to interact with others...?

    But also think it's genius, not having to be taught useless crap that schools teach.

    I've homeschooled my 5 kids...4 have graduated from high school, my youngest will be a senior this year. In my experience it makes them more able to interact with people of all ages. Our public school system (from daycare on), puts kids in boxes with only people their own age, and they then do not want to associate with people who are younger.

    My children help us with our business, they can answer the phone, and deal with "the public", answer questions, and assist people.

    I watched my now son-in-law when he was 13 years old at a homeschool event when a young 2 year old child fell (not a sibling of his)...he was close so he picked him up comforted him and entertained him and sent him back to playing before his mom could even get there, how many 13 year old do you know that would do that?

    these are just a couple of examples, I've seen many, many others..
  • LatinaButterfly
    LatinaButterfly Posts: 192 Member
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    Homeschooler... using the "Un-Schooling" Method. :)
  • aritchey1977
    aritchey1977 Posts: 65 Member
    I am! I have been homeschooling for 9 years. I have an 8th grader and a 7th grader. One of the best choices we've ever made. I love being with my girls and watching them love to learn and grow up at their own pace.
  • nogara54321
    nogara54321 Posts: 1
    YAY! Me ! Homeschooling 3 in California.
  • Birdie
    Birdie Posts: 256 Member
    I homeschooled my daughter for 3 years. Around here there are a lot of homeschool groups. You can get together for outings and classes that may be beyond your skill level. There are so many resources. The problem I had was that there isn't that much support for children with special needs. We finally found a school that was just for special needs kids so she wanted to try it. Unfortunately after her first year they closed down. So this year she transfered to a regular public school because she wanted to stay with some of her new friends and it is a nightmare. I can see us homeschooling again in the near future.
  • star31
    star31 Posts: 47
    I homeschool three of our four children (my youngest is only three) . I was also homeschooled second grade through twelfth grade. I consider it a priviledge to be able to educate my boys in the way that I see fit. I use have used Abeka for six years and love it!

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