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Poll by PARADE mag about whether parents should be credentialed to teach@home. - Estelle 21:47:59 6/10/2008 (0)
Went to a wonderful homeschool graduation ceremony. sm - Estelle 09:00:41 6/03/2008 (0)
Cool MT resource website!!! - Lois 13:07:50 3/08/2008 (1)
- spam - spam 01:40:24 5/15/2008 (0)
A very cool homeschooling site sm - MTP 10:37:15 1/18/2008 (0)
GeoSafari~~didn't know if this was discussed before. sm - Estelle 08:13:15 1/05/2008 (0)
Great sign language site SM - MTP 09:59:54 1/03/2008 (1)
- COOL! Got it bookmarked. :) nm - Estelle 12:14:31 1/03/2008 (0)
I'm sure this has been asked 1000 times.. - Horton 06:01:02 11/12/2007 (5)
- Bless your heart! I just NOW saw this post! I'm so sorry! sm - Estelle 22:35:47 1/02/2008 (4)
  - Lots depends, too, on the state you live in - HSLDA can help - but sm MTP 22:56:32 1/02/2008 (3)
    - Thank you both! sm - Horton 06:06:56 1/03/2008 (2)
      - Attend as many HS meetings as you can that apply to new HSers. sm - Estelle 07:57:13 1/03/2008 (1)
        
        These are great points - plus SM - MTP 09:56:53 1/03/2008 (0)
NEA has taken a direct stance AGAINST - home schooling for ANY reason AND me2 14:41:16 10/20/2007 (0)
TX homeschoolers are encouraged to keep an eye open for - Estelle 16:49:37 9/11/2007 (0)
Anyone here start homeschooling at a more advanced age like 13? - sm 23:31:39 8/14/2007 (2)
- Having the sort of expertise you have willing to help is more - sm Me2 01:11:39 8/23/2007 (0)
- I don't have personal experience in that area, but yes, I've known - Estelle 08:44:40 8/16/2007 (0)
Anyone gearing up for another year of homeschooling? sm - Estelle 09:32:01 8/09/2007 (2)
- Yup, my kidz materials arrived this past week and they have been - pesting me about starting up. We'll get supplies today and get going on Monday! 06:20:35 8/11/2007 (1)
  - Isn't it neat when they get all excited about starting school? sm - Estelle 11:25:35 8/13/2007 (0)
Links inside for various state actions - and legislation ... SM me2 21:28:55 3/13/2007 (1)
- That's so cool about IL! Thanks for the link. :) nm - Estelle 22:09:53 4/01/2007 (0)
My daughter needs about 6-7 credits...was a senior at public HS - Searching.. 22:05:56 2/02/2007 (3)
- Look at your state school laws, there are laws on homeschooling there. - NYer 05:41:45 3/04/2007 (0)
- How about checking a local community college and look into what they may offer. - Hum 20:01:41 2/13/2007 (0)
- Well, I don't have HS students, so I'm a bit lost. However, sm - Estelle 09:14:55 2/09/2007 (0)
HSers in MT, WY, CO, & TX - See inside 16:15:05 1/16/2007 (1)
- Thank you very much. I checked it out. nm - Estelle 09:52:00 1/17/2007 (0)
How did you get into home schooling? - Hickster 19:06:59 1/08/2007 (8)
- My oldest, adopted daughter had ADHD SM - Aunt Cindy 10:54:26 1/24/2007 (0)
- My son had ADHD. He had a horrible K teacher and I should have taken (LONG) - Bridget 17:14:41 1/09/2007 (3)
  - Thanks for the info Bridget. It's greatly appreciated! - Hickster 16:00:20 1/12/2007 (0)
  - Awesome post, Bridget! Thank you. :) nm - Estelle 19:40:08 1/10/2007 (0)
  - Corrected link inside - Bridget 17:46:37 1/09/2007 (0)
- For me, I have friends who homeschool their children, and - Estelle 23:19:34 1/08/2007 (2)
  - Thanks Estelle for your input. (sm) - Hickster 16:59:50 1/09/2007 (0)
  - sorry...pl for curriculum is curricula, not curriculi. :} I thought it looked funny. :) nm - Estelle 23:22:51 1/08/2007 (0)
BUSY holiday season around here - - too much going on it seems! sm me2 22:40:20 1/07/2007 (1)
- I agree! Trying to get back into the groove around here. :) sm - Estelle 23:21:30 1/07/2007 (0)
Did anyone do anything special in observance of Thanksgiving? sm - Estelle 20:05:12 11/23/2006 (0)
HS Group update and LOL - Aunt Cindy 20:42:18 10/18/2006 (0)
Anyone homeschooling? No questions-just wondering. - nm 06:35:24 10/15/2006 (0)
Work and Homeschool group - zen 19:31:26 8/15/2006 (4)
- Here's the URL! - zen 19:34:59 8/15/2006 (3)
  - I cannot access that group at all - any idea why? - Thanks, me2 04:33:27 8/18/2006 (2)
    - Link inside. I had no problem accessing. - johnson 23:16:53 8/19/2006 (1)
      - Thanks - I will be sending a letter soon. - No clue why that first attempt didn't work. THANK! me2 15:14:52 8/22/2006 (0)
Anyone else actually gearing up? - I am, but feel reluctant somehow. me2 15:23:10 8/02/2006 (4)
- I'm working on an agenda for my little man. sm - Estelle 09:36:16 8/03/2006 (3)
  - So you will be HSing J? - cool! me2 02:54:34 8/10/2006 (2)
    - LOL, hee hee hee, yes, both of my boys were "blessed" with being - Estelle 10:50:00 8/10/2006 (1)
      - That is a blessing - both for the early learning and for the maturity - by the time they go to school. ;-) me2 04:31:01 8/18/2006 (0)
ARGH! I'm doing som'n wrong here. Trying to work with Trey with very active Johnathan. sm - Estelle 05:28:58 7/08/2006 (2)
- Be consistent with him. Set a timer and when it goes off it is his time, but until then - johnson 18:15:37 7/23/2006 (1)
  - Thank you for reminding me what I knew but need to put back into practice...consistency. sm - Estelle 21:41:21 7/25/2006 (0)
HAPPY 230TH BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!! What a celebration! What an awesome educational opportunity! sm - Estelle 09:01:33 7/04/2006 (0)
HS group is making me nuts! - Aunt Cindy 08:07:49 6/29/2006 (2)
- I quit our group years ago. There was one large group and subgroups - johnson 20:45:28 7/18/2006 (0)
- It is tough, my DD is 12 and she's NOT homeschooled sm - me2 14:45:58 6/29/2006 (0)
going back to homeschooling - Susan 03:29:13 5/26/2006 (5)
- I am , Susan - SM - Aunt Cindy 10:32:24 6/29/2006 (0)
- I don't work full time, but I am homeschooling. - Fatcat 08:16:22 6/01/2006 (1)
  - I found this will likely be the case as we transition to the next year - sm - me2 14:25:48 6/12/2006 (0)
- I work FT and homeschool my 7 yo son while 12 yo DD goes to a Catholic school. sm - me2 23:39:48 5/26/2006 (0)
- Hi Susan! Not that I'm working as an MT just yet, but sm - Estelle 23:12:06 5/26/2006 (0)
Brainpop - Aunt Cindy 10:41:34 4/24/2006 (2)
- Hey, thanks for sharing! Will have to check it out. :) nm - Estelle 23:15:00 5/13/2006 (0)
- Thanks!!! I heard about this a whie ago and simply forgot about it. - NICE!!! :) me2 21:56:00 4/26/2006 (0)
Working on Earth Day stuff these days - - Anyone else?? me2 02:26:39 4/13/2006 (0)
Did anyone do any kind of unit study about presidents? sm - Estelle 11:22:14 2/21/2006 (1)
- aha....omit that second "for" : D nm - Estelle 11:25:00 2/21/2006 (0)
Possible prof. help coming! sm - me2 01:10:02 12/18/2005 (1)
- I see this was posted awhile ago. I don't know what to tell you. sm - Vicki 11:34:04 2/16/2006 (0)
I know it's been a while - but I have news - of a different sort. me2 08:36:21 11/03/2005 (2)
- Wow, that's really great! :-) Congrats! - Aunt Cindy 16:09:36 12/09/2005 (0)
- Oh WOW!!! What a blessing!!!!! sm - Estelle 09:17:26 11/04/2005 (0)
Busybee - I didn't see your post right away - about Leapster; answered your ? there. me2 08:24:43 10/05/2005 (3)
- I will keep a lookout around here for them too. I'll let you know if I find any. - busybee 21:58:09 10/08/2005 (2)
  - Oh, oh oh - I got a NIB First Grade cartridge, including S&H for - less than a sale price!! WOO HOO Happy me2 17:37:26 10/16/2005 (1)
    - DS LOVES his First Grade "game" .... - so much fun to watch and learn without his even realizing it! me2 01:35:21 10/26/2005 (0)
How do I LEGALLY home school so that - I don't get in trouble for truancy? CA here NM 20:55:58 9/28/2005 (8)
- Wondering how things are going for you!? Anything you want to share? - me2 21:04:14 10/04/2005 (0)
- Thanks all, I've seen those websites already, guess I'll have to - read closer. Thank you! OP nm 19:35:43 9/29/2005 (1)
  - I didn't find the info on the site for HSLDA but had it mailed to me - - Still, I hope you get the info you are looking for! me2 12:15:13 9/30/2005 (0)
- link to california homeschool association inside - here ya go 11:13:18 9/29/2005 (1)
  - I made it clickable inside. Are you finding answers for your situation? sm - Estelle 12:30:24 9/29/2005 (0)
- Contact the HSLDA and they will give you all the info that - is necessary for your state. Me2 nm 21:33:49 9/28/2005 (1)
  - HSLDA link inside - me2 22:57:47 9/28/2005 (0)
- Here in Virginia we have to go to the local school board first. sm - Sandy 21:32:42 9/28/2005 (0)
For anyone interested in the Bible Textbook for Public School, here's a link. :) - Estelle 14:01:03 9/27/2005 (0)
Wondering where to find Leapster - educational games. Is there a used forum? TIA 22:06:00 9/07/2005 (4)
- Here is a link to Leapster games. sm - Estelle 13:17:56 9/08/2005 (3)
  - Thanks, E! I simply need to find a way to cut costs, u know? - Ebay has a few deals now but the one I need is sold out everywhere, lol. me2 14:04:35 9/08/2005 (2)
    - me2 - did you get the Leapster game you were looking for? Which one was it? - busybee 07:28:37 10/02/2005 (1)
      - Nope, I've really gotten not a lot. SM - me2 08:23:53 10/05/2005 (0)
Had a truant officer, school social worker, and DCFS show up - today! Didn't care for that at all. 22:04:50 9/07/2005 (5)
- can you renig..signed under duress and without council? - ?? 11:15:02 9/29/2005 (0)
- Is there a way you could appeal to someone regarding that signature? sm - Estelle 12:16:13 9/08/2005 (3)
  - HSLDA would take care of it all for you. Join if you havent already. nm - in the know 00:19:11 9/12/2005 (1)
    - They waffled on me! WAH BUT, it's because of the circumstances - of DS's IEP and pending litigation about that, not with school tho. Intersting, eh? OP 12:43:24 9/12/2005 (0)
  - I thought a bit before signing, as I was stalling ~ sm - me2 14:06:08 9/08/2005 (0)
Homeschooling an 8th grader this year. :D - Sandy 09:05:28 8/25/2005 (1)
- We're already going, 6th and 7th grades :-) So far, so good! SM - Lala 16:06:16 8/25/2005 (0)
I'm going to homeschool my Scooter! Any ideas? sm - Bammy 19:51:03 8/21/2005 (3)
- Do tell us - I've had an awful time with DS's IEP and the schools so I'm - homeschooling my 6 yo son. Share, pretty please!? me2 19:24:48 8/25/2005 (0)
- Yeah, tell us! :-) - Lala 09:51:33 8/23/2005 (0)
- HI BAMMY!! Good to see you here! Post away! sm - Estelle 10:30:22 8/22/2005 (0)
Has anyone used or know about SM - me2 01:00:18 8/10/2005 (0)
Estelle - you have mail - me2 13:16:26 7/22/2005 (2)
- Sorry I am so late getting back to you, but check your box again! :) nm - Estelle 21:37:58 8/05/2005 (1)
  - NP - now I'm behind in emails, lol. - Plenty of questions floating in the dead air of my brain! LOL 22:08:41 8/07/2005 (0)
Feeling guilty - Mary Beth 11:01:23 6/07/2005 (5)
- Not guilty, but stressed. - Fatcat 05:41:19 6/14/2005 (4)
  - My blog. - Fatcat 05:43:30 6/14/2005 (3)
    - Re: My blog. - Duh! 05:45:44 6/14/2005 (2)
      - We have a lot in common! - zen 07:07:23 6/22/2005 (1)
        
        Yes, we do. - Fatcat 12:34:04 6/27/2005 (0)
How do you fill in times of boredom? nm - Estelle 10:09:19 5/20/2005 (0)
What site do you use to rate books that your children are reading? sm - Estelle 11:44:20 4/05/2005 (1)
- Re: What site do you use to rate books that your children are reading? sm - Victoria 03:12:28 12/29/2005 (0)
Algebra, end-of-the-year testing - farmgal 06:32:27 3/28/2005 (1)
- Hi farmgal! Thanks for providing the link. sm - Estelle 14:51:27 3/28/2005 (0)
A recipe for Christian families with small children. sm - Estelle 01:45:51 3/25/2005 (1)
- Wow, Estelle. Thank you! I'm going to copy this and give to my friends-sm - Vicki 04:28:58 3/25/2005 (0)
To the Admin of this Board --- request for a link to new MT Job Board - MTWanted 03:11:08 3/06/2005 (1)
- I'm so sorry it took me so long to get this posted for you, but you're up now! :) Thank you! nm - Estelle 21:13:13 3/20/2005 (0)
Video game - farmgal 07:51:26 2/04/2005 (1)
- Thanks for the warning!! sm - Estelle 19:39:09 2/07/2005 (0)
Estelle, thank you again for your post. - Kathy sm 06:21:43 2/04/2005 (0)
Homeschool family - farmgal 21:10:12 2/03/2005 (2)
- Welcome FarmGal. I'm a homeschooler too (7th grade DD). - Sandy 21:11:48 2/08/2005 (0)
- Hi farmgal!! Welcome!! It's really nice to have someone here with sm - Estelle 19:36:41 2/07/2005 (0)
What a great board. I'm considering homeschooling after the summer. sm - Kathy 05:02:22 2/03/2005 (4)
- BTW, I'm in Florida, if that makes a difference. - Kathy 05:06:46 2/03/2005 (3)
  - Hi Kathy! Welcome to School at Home! sm - Estelle 08:40:18 2/03/2005 (2)
    - oh boy, please excuse my typos!! :} nm - Estelle 08:42:32 2/03/2005 (1)
      - LOL, don't worry. I was just so thankful for good info that I did not even notice. - Kathy nm 13:36:43 2/03/2005 (0)
Hi there! Well we are "official" homeschoolers now. sm - Julie 21:33:00 1/31/2005 (1)
- Hi Julie! Thanks for stopping by! :) LOL, I'm also one who says sm - Estelle 09:12:39 2/01/2005 (0)
I just came home from our homeschool meeting tonite. sm - Estelle 22:29:10 1/27/2005 (0)
Well, it's been fun!! I really did not think - Jencan 21:15:08 1/17/2005 (4)
- Hey, don't be so hard on yourself. You gave it your best and sm - Estelle 21:48:17 1/18/2005 (1)
  - Thanks for making me feel better. DS had a bit of a hard time this morning - Jencan 08:32:48 1/19/2005 (0)
- Best of luck to all of you :) Remind me of their ages, please. - Sandy 21:21:05 1/18/2005 (1)
  - DD is 9 (today as a matter of fact) and DS is 5:) - Jencan 08:33:16 1/19/2005 (0)
I am having somewhat of a problem - Jencan 12:58:45 1/15/2005 (2)
- Yes, I understand. sm - Sandy 15:26:01 1/15/2005 (1)
  - Thanks:) - Jencan 13:37:08 1/16/2005 (0)
Am I the only one? - Sandy 13:52:37 1/09/2005 (2)
- Sitegadgets doesn't allow for a long subject line, and it tends sm - Estelle 09:56:56 1/10/2005 (0)
- I have had that happen. Maybe try putting just a few - Jencan 18:26:56 1/09/2005 (0)
Does anyone else find it really hard - Jencan 22:24:35 1/08/2005 (5)
- I always sprinkled a little "lesson" during time off. That way, it's not quite such a shock to - Estelle 09:59:22 1/10/2005 (3)
  - I tried that, but they would not even think of it!LOL!! I will try that again next time:) Thanks! - Jencan 21:08:18 1/10/2005 (2)
    - LOL, but if they happen to be quarrelsome, guess who's the momma! >:) sm - Estelle 08:09:35 1/11/2005 (1)
      - Oh man!! I love those ideas!! I am going to the library and look for those! Thanks:) - Jencan 09:26:50 1/11/2005 (0)
- I think it's like that whether it's work, school or anything else. :) nm - Vicki 07:55:24 1/09/2005 (0)
Whew! Back to school! Son is in school and toddler sm - Estelle 14:02:01 1/04/2005 (1)
- Hey there! I am so glad he likes those. My DS got those for - Jencan 10:49:01 1/05/2005 (0)
Everyone enjoying their time off? - Sandy 21:10:23 12/28/2004 (4)
- I definitely feel the break in the routine as I'm trying to study MT!! sm - Estelle 14:11:02 1/04/2005 (0)
- We are enjoying ours, but we are like you, ready to get back into a routine. I feel - Jencan 16:55:36 12/31/2004 (2)
  - Yes, I'm ready too. It's been nice, but I function so much better with a routine. - Sandy 17:06:00 1/02/2005 (1)
    - I am really anxious to get back into the swing of things, but - Jencan 18:59:37 1/02/2005 (0)
Any of you baking with your children for the holidays?? sm - Estelle 12:03:07 12/15/2004 (2)
- We are baking when I have time, and I am doing a brunch on Christmas... - zen 14:27:19 12/21/2004 (0)
- I am. DD and I just (yep, both of us!LOL!) learned how to make - Jencan 19:53:42 12/15/2004 (0)
I just love our church!! I let a couple of the - Jencan 14:15:14 12/12/2004 (4)
- If inlaws leave nearby invite them to a HS activity, invite them over to - Bridget 16:53:24 12/12/2004 (3)
  - This is true. I doubt seriously they would even consider - Jencan 09:24:47 12/13/2004 (0)
  - Um, that was supposed to be live nearby - LOL nm - Bridget 16:54:22 12/12/2004 (1)
    - LOL!! If only:) - Jencan 09:23:45 12/13/2004 (0)
From a former HS mom - SM - B9 00:40:26 12/08/2004 (2)
- Welcome to School at Home, B9!! Glad to have your input. :) sm - Estelle 09:44:18 12/08/2004 (0)
- Thanks for sharing! :) - Sandy 05:34:01 12/08/2004 (0)
Not only am I really starting to get irritated - Jencan 11:02:12 12/07/2004 (10)
- Think of them as uninformed - as in - IGNORANT! SM - B9 (Former HS mom) 00:30:56 12/08/2004 (3)
  - This is true. Thank you:) - Jencan 15:32:17 12/08/2004 (0)
  - Exactly! Check this out, sm - JoClair 05:33:21 12/08/2004 (1)
    - That is a FANTASTIC letter!!! Love it!! sm - Estelle 09:41:12 12/08/2004 (0)
- I get some very negative comments too, mostly from moms who are - Bridget 23:02:44 12/07/2004 (0)
- heehee, you cooouuuuuld let them know that your children sm - Estelle 15:15:54 12/07/2004 (4)
  - I appreciate that. I will hold on. It has been very rewarding. I just know me - Jencan 15:36:32 12/07/2004 (3)
    - I wish there was a way you could respectfully remind them that sm - Estelle 15:57:57 12/07/2004 (2)
      - Actually, neither have ever taught. They are just old-fashioned I guess. (sm) - Jencan 19:42:26 12/07/2004 (1)
        
        There are lots of articles about the big S - definitely supporting HS - - maybe have some articles handy? nm B9 00:33:40 12/08/2004 (0)
Holiday Break - Sandy 14:55:45 12/06/2004 (3)
- DD was always behind (illness related) so we didn't take much time off. nm - B9 00:34:27 12/08/2004 (0)
- We usually only take about 2 days. I figure making cookies involves - Bridget 23:09:44 12/07/2004 (0)
- We usually stick pretty close with what the public elementary school - Jencan 11:00:45 12/07/2004 (0)
I finally feel like I have things covered. - Jencan 19:33:11 11/29/2004 (0)
Hey Jencan! This season is the perfect opportunity to teach children about sm - Estelle 13:44:00 11/27/2004 (1)
- Another great idea:) Thanks so much:) - Jencan 20:22:58 11/27/2004 (0)
Jencan, I found a link for you to click on. sm - Yankee 09:14:30 11/27/2004 (2)
- Dang. Spoke too soon. Link did not work:( - Jencan 20:23:54 11/27/2004 (0)
- Thanks for that!! - Jencan 20:22:21 11/27/2004 (0)
Now that I'm hijacking Estelle's board, sm - Yankee 08:02:05 11/27/2004 (1)
- LOL, hijack away! :) I have limited knowledge of homeschooling. sm - Estelle 09:11:54 11/27/2004 (0)
Bridget, can I have your opinion on Abeka vs. BJU please? - Yankee 07:51:42 11/27/2004 (3)
- Many people I know use or have used Abeka and many hate it. - Bridget 23:56:35 11/28/2004 (1)
  - Aaaaaaah, sounds like an attitude adjustment is needed for Abeka, huh? >:( sm - Estelle 11:17:11 11/29/2004 (0)
- Re: Bridget, can I have your opinion on Abeka vs. BJU please? - HS'ing 00:22:57 11/28/2004 (0)
I need some volunteer/field trip - Jencan 21:38:44 11/26/2004 (3)
- Call your public school for ideas - SM - B9 00:28:36 12/08/2004 (0)
- Let's see, any type of fruit farm, sm - Yankee 07:47:46 11/27/2004 (1)
  - Great ideas:) Thanks!!! - Jencan 20:21:59 11/27/2004 (0)
We ordered the curriculum tonight. I wanted - Jencan 22:38:00 11/23/2004 (4)
- Jen, I wrote you down below 1 post and then another further down. sm - Yankee 16:29:42 11/26/2004 (3)
  - How cool!! I actually have a Kindergartner and 3rd grader, but - Jencan 21:34:57 11/26/2004 (2)
    - I would be so paranoid homeschooling a Kindergartner. sm - Yankee 07:53:00 11/27/2004 (1)
      - Oh my, that is FUN for me!! LOL. We all have our strengths, don't we? sm - Estelle 09:19:51 11/27/2004 (0)
Well, we are going to get a curriculum set for - Jencan 09:40:02 11/23/2004 (6)
- Jencan, what brand of curriculum did you order? nm - Yankee 16:24:33 11/26/2004 (1)
  - Just in case you did not see my answer in the other post, I - Jencan 22:08:15 11/26/2004 (0)
- Try Vegsource. They have a new/used curriculum board and you might can - Bridget 11:01:54 11/23/2004 (1)
  - I have been researching like crazy lately and ran into that web site - Jencan 15:54:03 11/23/2004 (0)
- I'm glad you found something you think will work for you! That's great! sm - Estelle 10:55:09 11/23/2004 (1)
  - Thanks for those thoughts:) That is exactly what I was telling DD - Jencan 15:53:22 11/23/2004 (0)
Link about Squanto inside. - Estelle 09:30:08 11/23/2004 (0)
Do you have a special Thanksgiving project with your children? sm - Estelle 14:33:37 11/21/2004 (0)
I met with four other HS families today at the - Jencan 16:05:58 11/15/2004 (10)
- Studies have shown that homeschooled kids have BETTER socialization, sm - Yankee 15:23:47 11/16/2004 (5)
  - That was my main reason for taking mine out of PS. They just - Jencan 15:42:42 11/16/2004 (4)
    - Good for you Jencan! sm - Yankee 15:47:21 11/19/2004 (3)
      - When I first started considering HS, I researched a lot on the internet (sm) - Jencan 11:15:42 11/20/2004 (2)
        
        I know that for the lower grades, such as your first grader, sm - Yankee 16:28:53 11/26/2004 (1)
        
        I am rooting for you!! I think that was one of the most fun things, making - Jencan 21:32:11 11/26/2004 (0)
- If I hear the "S" word one more time I think I'll scream. People must - Bridget 21:09:31 11/15/2004 (3)
  - I agree. I think people tend to think of HSers as people who - Jencan 11:09:10 11/16/2004 (0)
  - You and me, BOTH!! I have also found that HS children are BETTER "socialized" - Estelle 08:56:35 11/16/2004 (1)
    - I told DD that this was not going to work if they did not try to - Jencan 11:15:07 11/16/2004 (0)
Welp. Wish me luck. I am going to meet - Jencan 16:50:56 11/14/2004 (4)
- I hope it goes well for you! I'm sure that once you get going, you'll feel completely at ease. :) sm - Estelle 22:08:14 11/14/2004 (1)
  - Thanks to both of you. I agree getting out of the house is a main thing for me. - Jencan 09:58:03 11/15/2004 (0)
- I hope it goes well. Being able to socialize with others in the same - Bridget 20:07:31 11/14/2004 (1)
  - I gotta say this before we leave - I wish it was you all I was meeting!!! - Jencan 10:00:01 11/15/2004 (0)
One more question. sm - Yankee 13:01:54 11/14/2004 (5)
- I have never used Abeka because I don't like the company. I used BJU before I decided - Bridget 20:10:42 11/14/2004 (3)
  - Do you mix and match your curriculum or do you have yet a different curriculum you are using now? sm - Estelle 22:04:06 11/14/2004 (2)
    - I pretty much write my own curriculum now. At some time or other I've used or looked - Bridget 09:22:39 11/18/2004 (1)
      - Oh my! Care to email me? sm - Estelle 11:45:35 11/18/2004 (0)
- Are you talking about Biblical topics are watered down? Or general topics? sm - Estelle 14:59:16 11/14/2004 (0)
Homeschooling. sm - Yankee 09:56:31 11/14/2004 (1)
- I'm sure there is great satisfaction in teaching, but I'm also sure it's pretty difficult to - Estelle 15:02:52 11/14/2004 (0)
I have a question about teaching - jencan 17:20:12 11/11/2004 (6)
- How about making your own calendar and having him draw, sm - JoClair 22:30:57 11/11/2004 (1)
  - That is another great idea. Thanks to you, too!! - Jencan 09:48:43 11/13/2004 (0)
- My son sang the months of the year song for a couple of months last year. sm - Estelle 21:32:24 11/11/2004 (1)
  - Yep. Actually, we went to a school supply store yesterday - Jencan 09:48:18 11/13/2004 (0)
- I've got two. See message :) - Sandy 20:16:33 11/11/2004 (1)
  - I remember those. Thanks:) - Jencan 09:47:26 11/13/2004 (0)
What kind of field trips do your children enjoy? nm - Estelle 00:10:06 11/07/2004 (6)
- My kids just love getting out of the house regardless of - Jencan 16:30:25 11/08/2004 (5)
  - Depending on the ages of your children, you can even make a trip to the grocery, sm - Yankee 06:56:47 11/10/2004 (2)
    - We find a learning opportunity in almost everything we do. Today we went - Bridget 17:04:29 11/10/2004 (0)
    - That is so funny because I was just telling DH that exact - Jencan 11:24:45 11/10/2004 (0)
  - You are exactly right, Jencan! sm - Estelle 21:11:44 11/08/2004 (1)
    - Ooo!! Me, too!! I am really into astronomy (keep getting - Jencan 21:54:14 11/08/2004 (0)
Great homeschool website. sm - Yankee 19:55:41 11/04/2004 (0)
I think it is great that, considering how new - Jencan 15:39:31 11/02/2004 (0)
Do you make homework schedules for your kids? sm - Sandy 21:11:44 10/31/2004 (10)
- Since I am so new at this, I do not have a schedule for them as of yet, but - Jencan 15:35:57 11/02/2004 (0)
- When I homeschooled Trey (and in some ways, still do), I had a very loose schedule. sm - Estelle 08:13:30 11/01/2004 (3)
  - Then again, how to you schedule "life"? lol. One of the greatest things about homeschooling sm - Estelle 08:18:46 11/01/2004 (2)
    - Yea, but there is so much more to learn in life. When my mother was - BridgetNC 09:11:58 11/01/2004 (1)
      - That is one of the major reasons why I personally believe public school is so stifling. Life - Estelle 09:31:09 11/01/2004 (0)
- It is a rare occasion where I assign homework. They frequently - Absolutely not 06:00:12 11/01/2004 (4)
  - Mind if I ask why you don't test regularly? Are you a life-long homeschooler? - Sandy 21:42:27 11/09/2004 (1)
    - I am not a life-long homeschooler, but we prefer to do a relaxed or - Absolutely not 07:38:25 11/10/2004 (0)
  - I agree totally. I am against homework. In my opinion, (please - Jencan 15:38:38 11/02/2004 (1)
    - Re: I agree totally. I am against homework. In my opinion, (please - ben studstill 11:42:52 4/12/2005 (0)
Jencan, you have mail! :) nm - Estelle 21:44:53 10/30/2004 (3)
- Thanks!! Got it:) - Jencan 10:53:18 10/31/2004 (0)
- Thanks!! Got it:) - Jencan 10:53:03 10/31/2004 (1)
  - Sorry about the double post. Gotta get rid of this service pack 2! - Jencan 10:58:39 10/31/2004 (0)
Hey Estelle! Great idea. I'm a homeschool Mom too. - Sandy 17:59:31 10/30/2004 (1)
- Cool! Welcome aboard! :) nm - Estelle 20:24:36 10/30/2004 (0)
I'm not a homeschooler, but just wanted to tell you all how much I admire what you are doing. SM - Flash 11:02:48 10/29/2004 (3)
- Thank you!! I need it:) I am a bit unsure of myself and my abilities as I am not - Jencan 13:40:11 10/30/2004 (0)
- Thank you, Flash! I don't know about it not being an option "now" sm - Estelle 12:46:16 10/29/2004 (1)
  - ITA. It absolutely has to come from the heart and it is so frustrating to - Bridget 16:52:46 10/30/2004 (0)
Me again. I gave the kids' principal the - Jencan 08:34:51 10/29/2004 (6)
- They will be days you regret it, but overall it will be the best thing you have - Bridget 16:46:59 10/30/2004 (2)
  - Thanks for those websites. I am going to look into them right away:) - Jencan 19:23:28 11/02/2004 (0)
  - There will be days, not they... - Bridget 19:23:00 10/30/2004 (0)
- Congratulations on your decision!!! sm - Estelle 09:10:39 10/29/2004 (2)
  - Thanks for the encouragment:) I had tummy aches and headaches all the time, - Jencan 13:37:59 10/30/2004 (1)
    - OH PERFECT!! I have a coupla ideas for you then! :) You'll see! :) - Estelle 14:18:02 10/30/2004 (0)
I made a decision after considering it - Jencan 10:33:08 10/27/2004 (4)
- If you are a member of Sam's Club they have lots of educational books. - Bridget 17:16:05 10/30/2004 (1)
  - Thanks for those ideas!! I spoke with the school superintendent - Jencan 10:57:25 10/31/2004 (0)
- Hi Jencan! Welcome! I recommend checking out Mary Pride books about homeschooling sm - Estelle 14:05:16 10/27/2004 (1)
  - Thank you for the encouragement. I need it!LOL! I told - Jencan 21:13:55 10/27/2004 (0)
Homeschoolers! What curriculum do you use? - Kay 15:41:27 10/26/2004 (7)
- I homeschool my 12 yr. old using Abeka's DVD Academy. This has worked well for us. - Sandy 06:41:53 10/31/2004 (0)
- Eclectic. I don't use any of the prepacked stuff. Over the years we have - Bridget 16:36:23 10/30/2004 (0)
- I used Rod and Staff reading materials. They have a very extensive - Estelle 09:35:37 10/27/2004 (1)
  - (as I was saying) reading, phonics, and literature program for young students. sm - Estelle 09:50:08 10/27/2004 (0)
- Bob Jones. We used A-Beka previously but exclusively use BJU now. - Laura 17:41:28 10/26/2004 (0)
- I'm not a homeschooler, but teach at a Christian school. sm - Yankee 17:35:37 10/26/2004 (1)
  - Abeka too! - Kay 21:49:08 10/26/2004 (0)
Homeschooling Resources Websites. sm - Yankee 11:33:39 10/26/2004 (4)
- Hi Yankee! Thanks bunches for these! sm - Estelle 13:49:53 10/26/2004 (2)
  - If I were you, Estelle, I would change the Communities/People up on the left-sm - Vicki 15:05:28 10/26/2004 (1)
    - Vicki, you're going to have to help. I have no clue at all on how to, sm - Yankee 16:10:14 10/26/2004 (0)
- Oh good!! Thanks for those. I am going to check them out! - Jencan 13:28:26 10/26/2004 (0)
Hello! I thank you also as I have - Jencan 10:36:32 10/26/2004 (0)
Congratulations, Estelle! - me2 23:35:42 10/25/2004 (0)
I commend you, Estelle, for putting up this board-sm - Vicki 22:35:35 10/25/2004 (0)
Hello, and welcome! :) - Estelle 12:08:38 10/25/2004 (2)
- Great idea Estelle! Do you home school too? - HS Mom 22:39:05 10/25/2004 (1)
  - Not currently, but I did before son went to school and look forward to - Estelle 22:51:09 10/25/2004 (0)

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