How To Homeschool
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Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Homeschool?
Hello my husband, son and I will be stationed overseas, because husband is in the military.When we first get overseas Im gonna homeschool my son for a year, and I wanted to know do I have to have a progress report for my son when I do put him in public school, or will they just test him to see how much he knows, and decide what grade he belongs in. Wanted to homeschool him online, but its very expensive. But I know that it wont be if I home school him, alot of people told me that he would not need a progress report not unless he was in middle school or high school. My son is only in the first grade. Do you have any advise, or do you know about any free online schools for him, and would I need a progredd report.Thank you and God Bless
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Every school district/system is different. Some schools will simply place your son in the 2nd grade and other schools will do some type of an assessment process. If you know which school he will be attending for second grade, you might want to find out what they teach their first graders. You could then teach your son these things to assure that he will be at the same knowledge level as the other public school children when he reaches 2nd grade.Time4Learning is an online home education program that is not very expensive. The cost is a month (even less if you pay quarterly or yearly), and they use the same learning software that public schools throughout the U.S.A. use. The program covers core subjects, i.e., Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Social studies is available for 2nd graders, but if you request it for your 1st grader, they will allow access. My son enjoyed it when he was in 1st grade.
There is some free online curriculum for a child your son's age. Some links are below:
http://www.starfall.com/ (Reading for Pre-K to 2nd grade)
http://www.letteroftheweek.com/ (Reading and literacy for 2 to 11 year olds)
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html (Math challenges for K to 5th grade)
I also own/moderate an online resource list/support group with many links to free/low cost homeschooling resources, i.e., websites, worksheets, etc. Please free free to join and access these links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/christianhomeschoolsupportgroup/
If you want to keep records of your son's learning/progress reports, there is a free software program you can use for this. Although our school system would not require it at my son's grade level, I like to keep records/progress reports anyway. The link to Homeschool Tracker is below:
http://www.homeschooltracker.com/tracker_basic.aspx?
There is always the "public school at home" option of a virtual/cyber school. Find the website for your city's school district and see if they have any programs like this. If they do, you may qualify, and it would be free.
God bless you and your family, and thank you for the sacrifices you are making for our nation as a military family.
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QUESTION:
HomeSchool???
I was thinking of getting homeschool, but i don't know how much it cost for a semester, and my other question is could i still go to college after i finish homeschool all the way to 12th grade???-
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The cost to homeschool completely depends on what curriculum you use and how many extracurricular activites you do. The library is free and you can find most anything at a good public library. As for college, I personally don't know any homeschool graduates that didn't go to college. And most of those kids got a ton of scolarships because of high test scores and community service-type stuff. I was homeschooled K-12 and am now in my senior year of college. I get most of my college paid for by my music scholarship and a scholarship I qualified for because of my ACT score.
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QUESTION:
homeschool?
ok, so i am talking to someone on AIM and he says most church school aren't accredited so i basically get a GED.
by my consuelor said when i complete all the work for homeschool they give me a diploma.
i am trying to get up to the school and talk to them but i can't go after school.
so how do i know if its accredited
cause i want to do homeschool so i can graduate fast and they don't reall accept GED"s much and it limits your choices
also can you start homeschool anytime?
like lets say i wanted ot next weel. could i-
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It really does not matter if it is accredited or not. Just like in home school we write our children diplomas and they take that and the test scores for SAT's and ACT's to the college for consideration. Just make sure you have a good transcript and keep your grades high as well as a good score on Sat's and such.Good Luck
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MY MOM WONT LET ME HOMESCHOOL?!?!?!?
badly wat to home school. I have my reasons so if your just gunna say i shouldn't then go away because i dont need to hear that and i will seriously report you if you say and mean comments or comments about how i shouldn't do it.. And i have alot of friends who i would still text and facebook and hangout with and have sleepovers with even if i home school. I get horrible headaches every day and that's part of the reason... I asked my mom and she said no. However my step dad is coming home tomorrow (he works away) and he may be more open to the idea as my mom see's thing very "straight forward, and only one way and my dad thinks more like me. I could ask to homeschool after the christmas break, cuz then i only have like 5 months till summer and in that time i could try it and see if it works.. What do i do to convince her? Im in grade 8-
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How can a homeschool student qualify for college scholarships?
We successfully homeschool but don't know how to obtain scholarships. We know of traditional students who have obtained scholarships for their ACT scores and musical achievements and basketball achievementments. What are available for homeschool students?-
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Home schoolers can qualify with high scores on ACT and/or SAT scores. Also, check within your state for available scholarships, many like Florida have groups that specifically grant scholarships to home schoolers.Depending on whether or not you live in a home school friendly community, many home educated are allowed to enter into public school sporting activities as well as music and some are able to earn scholarships from those.
Then of course there is the National Merit Scholarship http://www.nationalmerit.org/ and finally, here is a whole slew of choices http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/olderkids/ContestsScholarships.htm
Hope that helps ~
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How does homeschool work in the state of Washington?
Im in high school and thinking about starting homeschool this year. I know theres a bunch of different ways and it all depends on the state/city. Im in Federal Way, WA. Can someone please tell me if you get a booklet to do or is it all up to the parents. I just wana know what method they use here. ThanksPS. I know I can call and ask but I never get a straight answer from them.
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You just have to get your parents' permission. You will probably have to sign up and talk with a school that you are going to take your standardized testing at. It's good to know the people you will work with.Good Luck
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How do I homeschool my 6yr old as we travel up the coast of Australia?
We are travelling up the coast of Australia from Sydney in a boat. I need to know the best way to educate my 6yr old, best way to homeschool, over the internet or correspondance?
How do I do it? Can anybody help? Has anybody done it?-
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I am going to guess that you have not already been homeschooling. One approach...especially since your child is so young is to unschool and enjoy your surroundings. What a fabulous education just learning about all there is to learn about Australia. I would focus on that and just "live" the whole experience. I have a 5.5 year old and started this year trying to do "school" at home and found us both very frustrated. I talked with lots of HS parents and did lots of research and although I don't like the word "unschool" basically that is what we do. Type in "unschooling" into google and you will find several sites that have lots of info on how to go about it and how it works. Enjoy your trip and don't stress over your childs education when you are going to have the educational experience of a lifetime.
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How to buy a homeschool kids microscope?
Any of you who may have bought microscopes for your homeschool kids, what was the price range you paid, features you looked for and what did you use it for? I was a veterinary pathologist so when I look at one I am looking for way more than my kids need. Thanks for the advice. Oh, any good sites to shop?-
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Hi! I live in a college town and have seen a lot of microscopes go through Goodwill for a fraction of the price a new one would cost. Glad you are homeschooling. I really feel it is a way for children to get a superior education. Teach on!
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What are the similarities and differences in homeschool verses public school?
I have to write a comparative/contrast essay on homeschool vs. public school. I was just wondering if I could get some imput on the subject. I have a friend who homeschools her children and so I got a statement from her, but of course, she is pro-homeschool. I have several differences. How are they alike?-
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they're not much alike.The home school child misses out on so much.
Like socialisation with peers. Learning how social relationships work in the everyday world. Learning to get along with a variety of people - even those you don't like.
Exposure to different teaching and learning styles. Exposure to different personality and behavioural types.
Life in the wider world.They just miss out on so much.
I can see for some children home school is the only option. But these cases are rare. Home-schooled children are missing out on so many experiences - in my opinion.
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How can I start a homeschool for my 12 year old daughter?
My daughter who is now sitting in 6th grade and is not happy about her school. She complains about her teachers and friends and tells me that she wants to homeschool next year. I'm a single parent and barely making it through financially. Please help. thank you.-
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Many single parents home school their children successfully, and it also depends on how motivated your daughter is in doing her work, and working with you; it is going to take the two of you.Check the laws, and requirements of your state here;
http://www.hslda.org/You may also see if there is a grandparent, or other relative can help for a few hours a day while you are at work, or you may consider changing up/adjusting your hours, or work from home.
If you are going to wait until next year you may want to check out this web site.
They will send you the books, and materials you need/request for free; they do this for those who cannot afford books, and curriculum's.
http://www.booksamaritan.com/
There is a deadline for requesting the books, so contact them early.Home schooling can cost little to nothing; there are so many resources available it is mind boggling.
On the end of this post I will give you a long list of web sites that have many free resources, and others require a nominal fee for their services.
You can make up a whole curriculum for less than .00 per year.
We use Christian Liberty Press, you can check them as well; they are just about the least expensive, and are great academically.
http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/Do connect with a local home school group, these families get together for support, field trips and group classes, or coop's.
They may also be able to help you by loaning you some basic books to start with, so you can see what works for your daughter before you both decide what to request from the Samaritan, or buy them.The library can be a valuable resource as well, if they do not carry a book you would like try the inter-library loan program.
The sky is the limit.Good luck to both of you.
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/
http://www.unschooling.com/This site does require a .00 yearly fee to have full use of all their printable materials, but it is well worth it.
You can check them out for free, but it is a lot of curriculum in one place.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Free computer software; just pay a nominal fee for shipping.
http://www.planetcdrom.com/free-homeschool/Educational games.
http://www.educationallearninggames.com/educational-board-games.aspBible.
http://www.bibletopics.com/index.htm
http://www.nestlearning.com/Coloring-Pages-W40C0.aspx
http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt0.htmBook lists.
http://nancykeane.com/rl/
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.htmlPoetry.
http://www.poetry4kids.com/modules.php?name=Games&op=display_game&game=WordMagnets
http://www.poetry4kids.com/index.phpWeather/Meteorology (the weather dude).
http://www.wxdude.com
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/matrix.htm?Astronomy
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/star...
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/Mr. Donn's history site - unit studies.
http://members.aol.com/donnandlee/Free Audio Books.
http://www.free-books.org/On-Line e-mail and communication etiquette.
http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/
http://www.emailreplies.com/Natural Living, and Environment.
http://www.eartheasy.com/article_enviro_sites_kids.htm
http://www.nrdc.org/reference/kids.asp
http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/9489.aspHealth and Science.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/index.php
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/kitchenscience/Dewey Decimal System.
http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/dewey.htmlFree weekly tips, worksheets,lesson plans, resources , and curriculum.
http://www.homeschoolfreestuff...
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/FreeEdMain01.asp
http://about.com/education/
http://www.freeworksheets.com/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/
http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/ets/Wwwsites.htm
http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/games/top100.htm
http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.homeschoolblessings.com/
http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/Math:
http://www.tlsbooks.com/mathworksheets.h...
http://www.mathsisfun.com/worksheets/ind...
http://www.algebra.com
http://www.coolmath.com/
http://www.coolmathalgebra.com/......
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/creekvalley/staffdev/Internet%20Sites/studentsites.htm
http://www.rainforestmaths.com/
http://www.clc.mnscu.edu/kschulte/mathworksheets.html
http://www.totallyfreemath.com/toc.html
http://www.aaamath.com/
http://www.mathsisfun.com/
http://www.purplemath.com/
http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.aspGeography
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world
http://www.dltk-kids.com
http://www.dltk-kids.com/color.........
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/games.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/#geogames
http://www.weeklyreader.com/kids/games/geography.asp
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/History.
http://www.touregypt.net/KIDS/monuments.htm
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/resources/
http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decades.html
http://www.foundationsmag.com/civility.html
http://www.brainyhistory.com/
http://history-world.org/Library learning.
http://www.lists.webjunction.org/libweb/
http://www.loc.gov/index.html/
http://www.libraryspot.com/
http://www.lii.org/
http://www.demo.openlibrary.org/Typing-keyboarding
http://www.auntlee.com/easytyp.........
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/Grammar-writing.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
http://www.zozanga.com/Grade Level Core Knowledge site.
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/6.htmOther:
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.brainpopjr.com/
http://www.iknowthat.com/
http://www.kidzone.ws/
http://kidsites.com/
http://www.spellingtime.com/
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/coolchild.html
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/month2month.htm
http://www.extremescience.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/games/games_main.html
http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/menu_jeux.html
http://parenting.leehansen.com/kids/kidstuff.htm
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/index.html
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/index.html
http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/games/top100.htm
http://www.nsa.gov/kids/
http://www.surfnetkids.com/
http://4kids.org/games/
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QUESTION:
How do parents afford to homeschool their children?
If a family is not wealthy and living on one income, how do they afford to homeschool their children? Do they get a stipend from the state government per child? If so, does that differ according to state? What about Minnesota, where I live? Is there a website with this information on it?Thanks!
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In Indiana it was far less expensive to home school that it was when my son was in public school. The book fees and registration fees alone were almost 00.00 per year in our district. My son's curriculum for his last year were only 0.00. Many of the public libraries have the text books used in the public schools. There are also websites where you can print worksheets. If you google home schooling you will find a lot of information.
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How do I homeschool my child without going into debt because of unemployment?
I really want to homeschool my child but the problem is, is that my ex and I have to work. How can we homeschool our child and still have money to pay the bills etc?-
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Hire someone or homeschool her at night and on your days off. If you hire a babysitter for the daytime then have the baby sitter go over the workbooks that you use for homeschooling. That could be the time that she does homework or even have the babysitter teach her. Thats a good job for a college student and most would be free some times of the day. She could help you educate. It would be good for an education major.
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QUESTION:
How much should I charge for homeschool?
I used to teach at a preschool and since then I became a part of a play group program thats based on preschool structure. I am getting paid 0 a day to teach 4-5 children once a week. If i was to homeschool 1 child apart from the playgroup how much should i charge?-
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I don't think there would be any particular set price, but it would depend on your area. Some comparisons might be music lessons, which are generally -40/half hour. You might check the costs for tutoring (which are about the same as music lessons). Finally, you need to consider the cost of materials. If you are purchasing a curriculum, that would need to be included.Many parents swap teaching responsibilities in homeschool groups for free (maybe moreso in Indiana
but I think charging for teaching isn't a bad idea at all.
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QUESTION:
How do Oklahoma homeschool children move up a grade?
How do you move your homeschool child up a grade if you started homeschooling in the middle of the year. Also, how many days do they have to attend homeschool if they were homeschooled in the middle of the year?-
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I really don't understand the first part of your question. There is no need to "move up a grade". You work at the appropriate level for the student and move to the next level when they are ready.
As for number of days, OK requires a minimum of 180 per yr. Subtract the number of days the student was enrolled in school and you have the min number of days you need to cover.
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Do any of you homeschool parents work outside the home as well?
I am just wondering how feasible it is to be a homeschool mom (or dad) and work outside the home full time as well. Isn't being a homeschool parent a full-time job?-
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Homeschooling should be a full-time job but some parents just leave their children home alone to flounder. You will see them on YA a lot, anxiously begging for canned answers to the simplest work from completely unreliable strangers. The fact that the children feel the need to cheat is not really their fault, since they have been set up for it by their parents, but it will affect their whole later lives.
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How can I go about advertising my homeschool group page for my area?
I have just started a homeschool group in my area and I am trying to find ways to get the word out there, but have not have much luck. Please help!-
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Do an online search for homeschooling in your state. You may find groups where you can list it. For example, in our area there are statewide groups that list homeschooling support groups, there are homeschooling announcement groups, and general homeschooling groups.You can join state and national online homeschooling groups. Then occasionally answer questions and list the link to your homeschool support group as a signature line, if the group allows that.
Check online for local bulletin boards. Craigslist.com is a free group that has classified-ad-type listings. You might be able to list it there. There may be other bulletin boards for your area where you could list it.
Put an ad on the bulletin board at the local public library. And ask if you can give the librarians a stack of fliers (if you have the money to print some up). Most homeschoolers spend a lot of time at the library.
If the group is a religious one, try putting up fliers at local religious organizations that are compatible with your group.
Contact your school district and see if they keep a list of support groups to refer people to. A lot of people who are interested in homeschooling will ask for information there first.
If you are really ambitious, try sending an announcement to the local media (radio, tv, newspapers) about the group. They might post it in a community calendar, or even do a story on the group.
Make sure the homeschool support group's webpage clearly explains the kind of group you are and makes it easy for people doing an online search to find it. For example, include the town, county, state, and area names; spell homeschool (home school, home education) a couple of different ways; try to think of anything else that people might search under.
Good luck.
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What is the best internet site to homeschool my 6yr old in Australia?
We are going to be travelling up the coast of Australia in a boat and I need to homeschool my daughter over the internet.
How do I go about it?-
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just browse .Homeschool australia.I think all are more or less the same
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QUESTION:
What do you look for in a homeschool program?
What kinds of things make a homeschool program valuable to you? Do certain things (like cooperative classes or playdates) determine how interested you are in something?What kinds of things will totally turn you off to a program?
Program meaning club, group, co-op, event.What do you look for in a homeschooling group? Do you look more for things like classes/playdates/etc.
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One of the biggest thing I consider when looking for a group is how well it fits our personalities. We are not religious and are unschoolers, so finding a group where we feel comfortable and free to be ourselves could be challenging. We got very lucky when we found our teaching co-op. It is really great; it has a family atmosphere and is fun and relaxed. It meets once a week in a church (because of the size and the facilities available there) but is not a religious co-op. It also has an impressive array of classes offered each year. And the people there are absolutely wonderful.I like the fact that if my daughter doesn't want to wear her shoes in class (or all day, which happens a lot), no one minds. I like that there are a lot of families there that believe in natural learning. I also find that the moms who teach in our co-op are very patient and willing to find creative ways to make their classes fun and engaging. The kids are all great too; we haven't found any (even newbies) who have had trouble or caused trouble with anyone else.
There are other co-ops local to us but they don't seem to offer what we're looking for. One is religious, and although that wouldn't keep me from joining in and of itself, it's much smaller and doesn't offer much variety. The other is a very structured program, which might work well for a family that is less relaxed than us. They have their prescribed courses for each grade level and that's all there is. There is no choice as far as which classes to take.
So I guess flexibility, atmosphere, and good personality fit are the biggest factors influencing our interest in a homeschooling group (or any group, for that matter).
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QUESTION:
How do you homeschool a 9 year old who is very oppositional and has very low tolerance if she doesn;t?
understand something new? I am very frustrated. I made this choice to homeschool and am having a hard time becaseu my daughter gets so mad every time I want to show her a new math concept. Besides counceling what can I do, I know I have to be extra patient with her but I am slowly losing my mind!-
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I had this same problem with a homeschooled daughter of my own, at the same age as your daughter is now. I know how frustrating it can be, and I also know the panic that can set in, when we, as homeschooling parents, wonder if we are up to the “task” of educating our children, in the face of such unexpected “opposition.” (We most certainly ARE, but more on that in a moment.)I want to reassure you that it is perfectly okay to let up on things that are stressing your daughter out right now. I don’t know yours or your daughter’s situation—whether she was previously institutionalized (i.e. public schooled) or not. I suspect she *was,* only because children who are homeschooled from the start don’t tend to react the way your daughter (and mine) react[ed] when presented with new lessons and concepts. Public schooling methods unfortunately have a way of turning off otherwise highly intelligent students. (By contrast, children who are homeschooled from the start tend to retain a certain eager curiosity that public-schooled students all too quickly lose.)
When we withdraw our children from public schooling with every good intention, but nevertheless continue, at home, to *replicate* the very sort of institutionalized “learning” that managed to turn our children “off,” we are bound to run into some serious problems. I’m not saying that this is what you are doing with your child. I am only suggesting that you think “outside of the box” when it comes to your child, so as to encourage and maximize her *innate* and inborn potential (with which EVERY child is born, if we would only earnestly listen to, take seriously, and carefully observe in our own children).
In the case of my own child’s opposition, I darn near gave up, but not before doing a good deal of research. In the course of such research, I ran across the concept of “unschooling” (i.e. de-institutionalizing). I can’t begin to tell you how much this concept reassured me and led to my child’s success. Whether or not you yourself have any affinity for Unschooling, the concept itself should reassure you that your daughter will surely succeed in life, regardless of whether or not she wants to, at this point in time, hear about a “new” math concept.
http://www.unschooling.com/
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8259/unskool.html
http://www.homeedmag.com/HEM/171.00/jf_art_unsch.htmlKeep in mind that children are BORN with a frantic desire to learn. If you can recall your daughter’s early days, you know well how frantic you were to keep her “safe” during those early years when your daughter was so intent upon learning that she routinely put herself, however unwittingly, in danger. Trust that she still has somewhere inside of her a passionate desire to learn. You needn’t “force” such learning upon her anymore than “institutions” need do so. Children really are innately curious and eager enough that they will pursue knowledge of their own volition, AS LONG AS we don’t convince them that they are so “stupid” as to need to be “spoon-fed” knowledge, whether by institutionalized schooling , or by misguided (if nonetheless well-intentioned) homeschooled education.
The upshot is this: When children WANT to learn something, they will let you know. Teaching them anything in which they have NO interest at the time is a waste of time—theirs and yours. In such cases, they are not likely to cooperate, and, further, they won’t retain the information, no matter how earnestly such information is imparted by the teacher.
Listen to your child. Whatever her interests are, those likely will be her inborn gifts/and or talents. The best thing you can do for her is to encourage her gifts/talents and to relate any academics TO those gifts/talents.
In the case of my own (homeschooled) child, she took an early interest in cooking and baking. Yet she HATED math lessons, and most especially math memorization. Nevertheless, when cooking and baking—and having to either halve or double the recipes—forced her to deal with some serious mathematics—she loved every minute of it, because it related to something for which she had a true passion—cooking and baking. This child learned math, not from my having to sit down and actually “teach” her math, but from my simply following her interests and teaching her “math’ as she needed and *begged* for it.
In short, you can trust that your child is going to gain all the knowledge she needs, simply because that’s the way she was born.
Wishing you and your daughter all the best.
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QUESTION:
Do you find homeschool kids to be socially stunted?
I am a work with families in the middle ga area and find so many of the families I come into contact with that homeschool have very socially stunted children. I'm concerned for them as they grow into adult. Any suggestions I can offer to help them. How do you give your children social experiences to prevent social awkwardness.-
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Some of that might be the area you are working with. Isn't that a very rural farm type area? I live in North Florida and drive through GA to North GA, and driving through that area it seems like a lot of farm land. I could be wrong, but it may not have a lot of social activities and cultural activities that cities offer, but possibly different social experiences that are more familiar to farm families and farm towns like horses, animals, etc.. I would also expect that families in that town from the public school also are probably more "socially stunted" or whatever you want to call it, less exposed to city experiences as much as the homeschool families.
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How do you help people accept your choice to homeschool?
My ex lives in Canada and wants to be able to take our kids for a month or more at a time. My parents say only teachers should teach children and are very negative about the whole idea. I also want to homeschool to instill values, morals and spiritual beliefs in my children they wont necessarily learn at a public school.-
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They don't have to, but it does make it easier. The best thing is to just honestly explain you're reasoning. We've been homeschooling for 5 years and most people are fine with it, those that aren't, we just smile and keep on going. People don't like what they don't understand. Don't make a decision to make others happy, it is hard, but well worth it. I hope things go well.
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How to convince my parents to homeschool me?
Well it's not actually homeschool, but it's kind of like homeschool. It's a online school, it's called Connections Academy. The reason why I wanna do Connections Academy is because I'm doing bad in school cause of distractions and drama, and so it's very hard for me to learn at school. Anyways, how do I convince my parents to let me do it?-
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Straight up ask them.Start off with "What do you think about instead of regular school I try out an online one?" Explain why you think that you would be better off doing an online school rather than traditional school. Also make it clear to them that you care about the quality of your education.
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How do you say homeschool in spanish? ¿Cómo se dice homeschool en español?
I am writing a paper on homeschooling in spanish and am not sure how to talk about it.to homeschool = enseñar en la casa/hoger
homeschool or homeschooling= escuela de la casa
a homeschooler = un estudiante de la casaNot sure if any of these are right, and they are all pretty wordy.
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There isn't an exact translation for "home school," but you can say these:Educación escolar en casa
Educación escolar en el hogar
Escuela en casa
Escuela en el hogarFor the verb "homeschool," you can say:
Enseñar en casa
Enseñar en el hogarThere are also other ways of saying something similar to this like "él/ella es mi maestro/a en mi casa," which means "he/she is my teacher in my house."
A homeschooler would be something like these:
un estudiante de educación escolar en casa
un estudiante de educación escolar en el hogar
un estudiante que tiene escuela en casa (o en el hogar)I hope this helps.
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How do I convince my parents to homeschool me?
Well it's not actually homeschool, but it's kind of like homeschool. It's a online school, it's called Connections Academy. The reason why I wanna do Connections Academy is because I'm doing bad in school cause of distractions and drama, and so it's very hard for me to learn at school. Anyways, how do I convince my parents to let me do it?-
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Must be certified teacher to homeschool your children?
I just heard something this weekend that one of the states (I think California) has just passed a law that you must be a certified teacher to homeschool your children. Has anyone else heard this? If it is true, how is this going to affect homeschooling laws/criteria in other parts of the US?-
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There are quite a few open questions about this very same thing.It is true that a panel of 3 judges ruled that a family in LA is not allowed to home-school their youngest children. It is not a law -- it is a poor interpretation of an old law. It's all over the news. You can find plenty of articles about it by using an internet search engine.
It may or may not affect home-schooling laws. We will see what happens next.
Home-schooling has proven to be an excellent method of education for many years. There is no reasonable foundation for anyone to purport abolishing home-schools.
Many people make unfounded claims about students that have been homeschooled. They are typical lies and should not be retold. These lies say that the children have no capability to think for themselves. The lies also say that parents do not have the intelligence to teach anything to their children.
I feel so sorry for the people that think like this. They may have been raised by very bad parents and don't realize that everyone else is NOT like them.
Some people tend to think that parents have had no training in education. I wonder what our own 12+ years of study were all about? A person doesn't lose all of the knowledge they gained in 12 years by merely becoming an adult. It doesn't take a skydiver to teach reading. And it doesn't take a dentist to teach math. All it takes is someone that knows how to use their mind.
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How to register a sibling for homeschool?
I live in texas and my sister is going to be living with me. This is her senior yr of high school but she wants to do homeschool. we already went to the high school shes suppose to be going to and they said we had to go to the internet and look for schools. every website ive gone to says nothing about how to register her or how to get the work she'll be doing....Please Help!-
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I am going into my junior year of high school and I am using K12 academy. This is my first time using it and my first time being out of public school. It seems like a great program and in most states it is free, but if not then you have to pay a fee.
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Where can I find a good Homeschool group in the Detroit Area?
I'm new to this area and live in a suburb ... I'm looking for a homeschool group as that's how my own children are schooled. Where we used to live I belonged to one, but here ... I can't seem to find any very easily. Any ideas?-
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I hate that part of moving. It takes time to find other homeschoolers you connect with.
I found a group on Yahoo Groups that in the detroit area.
If you are okay with a Christian focused group...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/novi_christian_school/
This is what I found on the web
http://homeschool.meetup.com/cities/us/mi/detroit/
Evidently the Detroit Zoo has a home education program
http://www.detroitzoo.org/Visitors/Nature_Center/Schedule/
that might be a good place to meet other homeschoolers.
If there is a local kids museum, going around 2 in the afternoon during the week can be a good way to meet other homeschoolers as well. The schools usually have to leave by ab out then, to get back to get the kids bussed home, so it's usually a pretty good way of meeting other people.
http://www.homeedmag.com/groups/6.html#Michigan
that is a list of homeschool groups in Michigan from home education magazine.
Here is a link for a state wide online group in Michigan
http://nmhe.tripod.com/
Hope this helps.
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QUESTION:
What should I put in my homeschool magazine?
I'd like to try starting a magazine for homeschooled teens, but I need ideas!-how to advertise
-how to get contributors
-what kind of stuff to put in; I've thought of stories, contests, pen-pals(eventually), articles about homeschool students in the past; feature story about a homeschooled studentAny and all ideas are welcome!
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It might be more feasible at this time to start it up as an on-line magazine and then see what kind of readership you get.As far as what to put in... you'd probably want to put in ideas on how to make connections with other teens, interesting things for teens to study, information about how to apply to college as a homeschooler, businesses teens can start on their own, and throw in some things about popular bands and such.
The reason I say on-line first is because you can do it very cheaply, but printing a paper magazine will call for a lot of capital. If you started it online first you could see if there is an interest before you invest a lot.
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QUESTION:
How do I take my child out of public schools to homeschool in alabama?
We live in shelby county.
She started kindergarten in august and I've decided that I would rather homeschool her. How do I go about taking her out of public schools?-
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Go to the HSLDA website page for homeschooling legally in Alabama, which I've attached, to learn what you need to do in your state.Join a Yahoo Group for Alabama Homeschoolers. Families there can give you more details on what to do and point you in the direction of a local group where you can meet families in person.
Withdraw your daughter according to Alabama law and get started homeschooling.
I've included some other web sites that are also very helpful.
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QUESTION:
How to convince my mom to homeschool me?
I want to be home schooled for alot of reasons.
Anyways, she won't even research it because she thinks it will
interfere with her stay at home (3 hours) job. How can I convince her
to home school me? Can you give me a link to a home school information
website or something?
And tell me the way you homeschool, so I can show her your answer!
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Here are some tips for talking to your mom about homeschooling. If she is fearful and uncomfortable about planning out your work-consider one of the free online schools like k12, Connections Academy Kaplan and Insight. http://virtualonlineschool.blogspot.com/Best of Luck!
Jana
http://www.homeschooljungle.com
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QUESTION:
What are the legal requirements in the uae if you decide to homeschool?
I have searched for information about homeschooling in the uae, but all that I could find was that there are other families doing homeschooling. If I do homeschooling, what are the legal requirements in regards for registration? How can I find others that also homeschool in the uae to compare notes?Any information would help, thank you.
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You need to check with the superintendant of your public school system or the local government. I plan on homeschooling my sons as well.
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QUESTION:
How can I convince my parents to homeschool me within a week?
My best friend finally convinced her parents to homeschool her. Next week will be her last week in public school. I will be totally depressed and alone without her considering she is my only friend. I'm not a people person so I don't want to talk to the counselor and she is really mean anyway. My mom said I can be homeschooled next year but I need to be homeschooled now!!!
School gives me a bad feeling and makes me and my friends anxiety act up big time.
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i disagreee with that other guy home schooling does not " socially cripple " anything iv been home schooled for the past 3 years and i graduate in 2 weeks and leave to be a Army ranger, i was pulled out of school because the schools dont know how to but out , they think they can tell parents how to raise their children,lol not ah, didnt slide with my folks. if your already in high school you might not want to switch over between 9 and grade 12 because it messes with credits depending on your state laws.
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How Can I convince my partner to homeschool?
I really want to homeschool my two children, but obviously i need their dad to agree to this before going ahead. I've discussed this with him and, although he has said he will look into it, he's quite resistant to the idea. Any advice?-
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Many people don't consider home schooling thier children, because they are afraid thier children will miss out on socialization. According to the U.S. Department of Education, it is estimated that 1.7 percent of all students participate in a home schooling program. A greater number of parents are turning to home schooling as an option for educating their children.This concept once only included the idea of parents assuming the responsibility of educating their own children. Today, the modern home school has evolved to include the use of computers and other technically-advanced equipment. Although home schooling has the predominant form of education throughout history, many people consider it to be a new concept.
Why are parents choosing home schooling more and more? There are many benefits. You can customize your curriculum (just as k12 does). Home schooling enables students to participate in a curriculum that is tailored to their needs. They can focus on specific areas of interest or other areas that require extra attention.
You can use different learning methods, so students don't have to sit at a desk all day. They might go on a field trip to a historical place, explore nature at a park, or visit a science camp.
Most home school based curriculum is self-paced, so if students require extra help on an assignment or want additional challenges, they can learn as fast or as slow as they choose. In a traditional school setting , the teacher can't always slow down and go over an area that a few students may not understand as well as the rest of the class. This is how so many kids today "get lost" and are left behind. A situation like this is easily avoided at home.
Having a flexible schedule is a great benefit. Home schooling provides students with more options than a traditional classroom. Students can set their own schedule and learn at any time. If they want to take a test at night, they have the freedom to do so. They are learning on their own terms.
There are fewer social distractions for children at home. Home schooling allows students to learn without the worry or interference of social distractions. They are not faced with the social pressures of regular school. They can focus on their work and not what another kid in the class might be saying or doing. You don't have to worry about bad influences that your child might have at school (drugs, alcohol, the wrong crowd etc). If you teach your child a certain set of morals and values, they will not learn something entirely different as they may have in a traditional school setting.
Home schooling enables students to get one-on-one attention from their teacher. Whether they are learning from a parent or online teacher, they can get immediate attention for all of their educational needs.
A home schooling program can provide students with choices. It gives them an alternative to the traditional classroom. Whether they choose home schooling for academic, safety or social reasons, they can be in charge of their education. It enables them to create an individualized learning experience.
For many children this is definitely a good option. A student needs to be self disciplined enough to do the school work daily. If a student is dedicated to being home schooled and can appreciate it, they can be successful !
Most online charter schools will also provide you with a computer, printer, books and everything that you will need for free. Options depend on where you live
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How do I solicit sponsors for a homeschool convention/expo?
We are a homeschool support group with about 150 families. We are planning an expo and would like to invite museums, book stores, dance schools, and the like to set up tables and display what classes, discounts, and materials they have available for homeschoolers. I'm in charge of finding a few vendors, what is the proper or most successful way of soliciting support for our convention? I am new at this, and would appreciate advice from some pros. Thanks-
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What a task!I would draft a letter detailing your group and your convention. Be sure to outline the potential customer base they have (i.e. homeschoolers visiting the museum for field trips, etc).
Offer a booth for them to do their thing, but also give an option for them to just send along some materials-free passes for door prizes, brochures, discount information, etc. That way, if they are not interested in being there, you still get something.
In the letter, I might would introduce the idea and then request a meeting to discuss it further. Face to face might get more results. Then, you can mention things such as museums in other areas having homeschool history days (if yours does not), how many homeschoolers there are nationally and locally, etc. etc. etc. Sell yourself to them as a potential customer base.
I hope this helps, and wish you much luck!
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We are homeschoolers moving to southern Rhode Island. How intrusive/demanding are the homeschool laws there?
Also, is there a robust homeschool community in the state?
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For some time, there has been a very robust Christian homeschool community in Rhode Island, but the number of secular home schools is growing.Rhode Island homeschool laws are stricter than some, but not as strict as others. While no special certification is required of homeschooling parents, in most cases they must first seek permission from the town's school committee to homeschool their children. Standardized testing, while not required by statute, may be required by the local school districts, "as long as they accomodate the preferences of parents for certain mechanisms for measurement."
In addition, Rhode Island's Religious Freedom Restoration Act gives religious homeschooling parents a legal means to protect their right to homeschool their children.
A very good description of the RI's homeschooling laws can be found at: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Rhode_Island.pdf
There are some home school support groups in Rhode Island. One of them is Rhode Island Christian Home Educators ("RICHES").
http://richeshomeschool.org/Another active group is The RI Guild of Home Teachers ("RIGHT"), the website for which is http://www.rihomeschool.com/
LEAF-Network (LEAF Home Learners Network) is another active group, and an all-inclusive one. A description of this group, as well as other Rhode Island homeschooling groups can be found at:
http://www.leapingfromthebox.com/hs/elists/rhodeisland.htmlAn online Rhode Island homeschooling group can be found at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HENRIhomeschool/For additional information on Rhode Island homeschooling in general:
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Nations/states/rhode_island.phphttp://www.homeschoolinginrhodeisland.com/
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/RhodeIsland.htm
Best wishes to you in your homeschooling endeavors, and in your new home!
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homeschool how do i get my child to homeschool whats the process?
ok im having problems with my child and his school, the children are out of control, children bringing guns and fighting your child for no reason. whats the process in getting my child into homeschool, does it cost, what do i need tell me please.-
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What you need is info on:
1. Homeschool laws in your state (legally how to start) &
2. Getting materials that work for your homeschoolHere's a good website on state laws: http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp
You can also do some hunting on your "state name & homeschool law" and find some great local sites. These may also have a local homeschool group to contact with more 'hometown' answers on how to start and where you can get together with other homeschoolers.
Now... materials. You need to find the right materials for you and your mother. Don't worry if this takes awhile... its kind of like choosing a major in college. There are *so* many choices and you really have to take some time to know yourself so you can see how you work and learn. You can always change your mind and try something new if your first choice isn't working.
There are two ways to go:
1. Research your 'learning style' and find a curriculum that fits it. Here's a page on learning styles that could help get you started: http://www.time4learning.com/blog/index....
2. Start with a very 'school at home' curriculum... nice easy 'box set' to get you started... and then change what isn't working for you as you go. Here is one of *many* you could try: http://www.schoolhousesource.com/lifepac...Now it's going to cost more to get a 'boxed set'... and you may even decide to ditch it and get something else! So you may want to search 'free homeschool' or some such and look for ideas to homeschool *very* cheaply. They are out there. You can also ask a local group for info and to see used curriculum that you could possibly purchase from them.
Good luck!
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How can I convince my parents to homeschool me?
I really want to be homeschooled and I asked my parents if I can and they said no.I have no friends at my public school,everyone makes fun of me.I told them I am unhappy at school but they still make me go.How can I convince them to homeschool me?-
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I had the same problem when I was a kid. If you want to be homeschooled then you are going to have to convince your parents that it is the best option for you.Show that you can learn on your own. Set out to learn something that is not being covered at school, write a report about it and give it to your parents.
You should also find some group activities to get involved in which will replace the social interaction your parents seem to be worried about.
Also, show them the facts about homeschooling.
http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000010/200410250.asp
http://www.hslda.org/research/ray2003/Socialization.asp
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How long is the process to do homeschool?
I heard that it takes long time to get someone (high sschool student) do homeschoolis it true? or is it just go register or sumthin and done?
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You need to look up the requirements for your state. Some you do nothing, not even notify the local schools. Some have you do paperwork, register etc. In CA you fill out an online form every Oct. registering your school as a "private school." That is all. There are paperwork you need to keep in a file, but there is no time spent getting registered. Since it is home school, there is no specific place you go to register.
The time element is the parents planning the lessons! That can take a long, long time!
Even if you decided to start now, unless your state has some paperwork that takes a while to process, you could. If you want to enroll in an online school, that might take time to process, or be on a waiting list. Some of them, or the charter schools fill up.
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How could mom homeschool me if she is a single parent and already working?
Mom is a pre-k aid and works during school hours during the week.
Due to some bullying that I can no longer handle, mom and I are thinking about starting homeschool.But...how?
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You and your mom together work out a schedule of assignments - may take some adjustments so they are the right length - then work out a calendar, with class length times for each day - then schedule a time each day when you go over what you have done - YOU then have the opportunity to prove that you are reliable and dependable and responsible by actually doing the best you can to follow that program by yourself during the day - you must schedule breaktimes and lunch as well and stick to it. If you are at grade school level, you might consider using ACE materials since they use "programmed" learning techniques which are designed for individual study - There are also in most towns, organized groups of home schoolers who get together to share ideas, and sometimes share teaching where there is someone with a specialized skill, such as higher math or languages.
Good luck - and God Speed. - If you are of HS age, you may also plan on taking AP classes at a local community college for which you get both HS and COLLEGE credit - I was able to do this with my son at the start of HS, and he was able to enter college with one year already completed, and, in
fact, when his former classmates graduated from HS (those that did), he got his AA that year.
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When and what is the best way to begin really teaching my son for homeschool?
I knew before I even had kids I would homeschool, as I have been on both sides and know that the schools where I live are some of the worst. I know i'm starting research early, my son isnt even one yet, but thats my style. Because I know I'm homeschooling him, when and how should I start? I do not want learning to be a foriegn thing, or to just start suddenly...I will always teach him whenever I have the opportunity, so when and how should I transition it to a more school-like setting?
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Actually, you started the day he was born! There is no golden moment, or golden method. By the time your child turns 5 he will have made the most important learning accomplishments of his life in the most natural manner. Interaction with you, family and friends will teach him important social skills. You will hold his finger and he will walk. You will ask him to say Mom (and he might say Dad) and he will learn important language skills. Formal education? Well, why not just follow the same pattern. When he says, "Mom, bug." Say, "Yes, lady bug. They eat the pests in the garden so we can have good vegetables." When he says, "Why is the grass green?" Tell him because the blades have chlorophyll. If he has asks what chlorphyll is, just keep going. If he asks something you don't know, teach him the most important thing of all, how to find the answer to his question.At some point you may or may not transition to a school like setting. Many homeschoolers "unschool." This is basically just continuing to educate in the natural manner we did before the government said our children were of age to educate by professionals. To avoid the 1st year jitters that most homeschool parents suffer, contact your local homeschool group now. Tell them you plan to homeschool and you really want to interact with the community since homeschooling is a lifestyle so you can learn from the veterans before you actually get into formal schoolwork. They usually have book fairs, field trips and other meetings that it would be easy to participate in. You can get great information without having to do the total immersion at age 6 - which seems to be exactly what you are thinking! I applaud you for that.
In the meantime, enjoy him and keep up the research. There are as many ways to homeschool as there are children. That is the beauty of it all . If I might add to your reading list, check out Raymond Moore's "Better Late than Early" and John Taylor Gatto's "Dumbing Us Down" (actually, read everything Gatto, it will help you develop an idea of what your unique educational model should be by debunking the myths of our current publc education model). Here is online Gatto: http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/ I find that just as important as the actual education process is a firm foundation in your belief of what education is and its purpose.
Best to you and your son! Congratulations and wishing you great decisions.
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How could I convince my mom to let me homeschool?
I'm really fed up with my school, and the people at my school, and would like to be homeschooled.
My mom won't even consider letting me go to a different school. She thinks it'd be 'dropping out of school'. My mom said she wouldn't homeschool me because she doesn't want to teach me.
Can anyone help?
Or if you are homeschooled, tell me what you think the plusses and minuses are.Thanks!
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I am homeschooled and I LOVE how I am Nerver late. You could tell her how great that will look on college application. Classes will end when YOU finally understand the class and not when the bell rings so you tell her that you wont have problems understanding the materials And some schools offer 24-7 tutoring! You can ALWAYS see how you are doing in classes. Then there is the safety advantage. If you dont leave to go to school then you dont run the risk of getting hurt or abused or something and you can use the homephone and save money by not having a cell phone but nthats your decision. The minuses are lack af activites But you qualify to participate if your nieborhood school. Also the lack of of socialization but some schools offer chat rooms for thier students. AND 100%free and a laptop printer/scanner/fax combo- at least at my school. (agora) powered by www.k12.comAnything else just let me know
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Homeschool? How do I skip two grades in a short amount of time online?
I'm a sophomore and I am currently attending a public school.
I want to graduate high school within the next six months.
I want to do online courses that I can do at my own pace (I'll be doing roughly ten hours of school everyday). I am very smart, I just need to know of a good accredited, online homeschool thing.
Money is not a problem, I just need a reliable website. Thank you!-
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I do not know of any online school websites that have that advanced of courses, or that would allow you to take enough courses to *graduate* high school. Furthermore, most online schools, with the exception of a few, do not give out diplomas.If you want to skip grades and go onto college/university, the best idea would be to study for the SAT/ACT and get a good score. Then you can apply for college. You do not need to have a diploma to apply for universities.
If you simply want to go into the work force, a GED may be good enough.
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QUESTION:
how hard is transferring from homeschool to public school?
I want to go to public school for my last year, how hard is it to get in? Can they make me repeat a grade? I really don't want to repeat a grade but I really don't want to continue with homeschool. Is there some sort of test you have to take? Are they really biased against homeschoolers? I'm kinda freaking out. please help.-
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You mean for your senior/grade 12 year?It's impossible to tell you. Some schools are fine at looking at what you've done, accepting it for credits and possibly giving you some assessments to determine your math and language abilities. Other public schools won't recognize your work at all. They can not only make you repeat a grade, but make you redo your whole high school grades if you did them all through homeschooling.
You really need to call the high schools in question. If it doesn't look like it will be possible to get your credits recognized, then continue homeschooling, but in a different way. If you are using a particular program, switch programs. If you don't want a program, try coming up with your own program. Homeschooling can practically be anything you want it to be.
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QUESTION:
How much does a private homeschool tutor cost?
Well I hate regular school and my parents are thinking about homeschooling me and I want to know how much it costs to hire a private homeschool tutor. Thanks!-
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I have no idea how much a full-time tutor would charge in your location.But I do want you to understand that tutoring is not homeschooling.
Homeschooling is a family-centered form of education. Families may supplement with tutoring if needed. They may use a co-op for some classes. They may share teaching with other parents and/or older students. But the responsibility to determine the program, to locate and choose materials, and to assess skills learned, lies with the family.
Hiring a full-time tutor is to homeschooling as hiring a private chef is to home-cooking. Not that tutoring is bad (nor is having a private chef!), but it isn't do-it-yourself.
You might want to do some research into homeschooling. There are plenty of options that don't require your parents to be your teachers. (I suspect that this is why you're looking for a tutor...?) Consider a correspondence school, an elcectic ("mix & match") curriculum, online courses, local co-ops, or a curriculum set.
Costs range from free (mostly library and internet based) to "prep school".
"Try not to have a good time ... This is supposed to be educational." -- Charles Schulz
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QUESTION:
How to find a privite homeschool tutor in Indina?
I am not happy with the schools but do not feel I would be able to fully teach my child. I would like to hire a privite tutor to homeschool my child. However I am not sure how to go about finding the right person for the job.-
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Check first with homeschool support groups in your area. They may know of people or there may be former teachers homeschooling their own kids.Other than that, consider the requirements you are looking for and consider posting churches, in newspapers, etc. I would do that after I had exhausted all possibilities with the support groups.
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QUESTION:
How Could I Start A Homeschool Drill Team in my Area?
With the help of a local dance studio i would love to start a homeschool dance team. I've rencently had to be homeschooled due to medical problems, and i miss drill team the most out of alll my classes, and would love to help start a homeschooled drill team for the dallas/Fort worth area. HELP??
Thanks to everyone who answered=] its appreciated!-
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Advertising is the key to finding others in your area who will be interested in the idea.Try putting up flyers at various public library locations (most homeschoolers spend time at the library), churches and other religious groups, and any other place that you can think of where homeschoolers hang out.
Send an email or a flyer to every homeschool support group that you can find for your area. (Ask your friends to tell you about all the ones that they know about. Search online for ones in your area, using a few different combinations of search terms.)
See if there are community calendars or free bulletins boards (online or in the local newspapers or even on a local tv station) that will let you advertise your group.
In your flyers and emails, give contact information for the person in charge. Also set up an initial meeting where everyone can meet, you can lay out the requirements (time commitments, uniform costs/requirements, etc.) for the group; ask for input to consider, and announce the first practice date.
Ask at a local high school for pointers, information on contacts for competitions (if you want to participate in them). Don't forget to find out about parades and other events where you can volunteer your group to perform. See if there are local homeschool sporting events that you could perform at. Maybe even organize a "recital" event at which the team can show off what they've learned to their parents, friends and family.
In order to make it work, you'll need enough interested people (advertising), someone committed to organizing and training the team, and participation in enough events to keep everyone excited and interested in the whole idea.
Good luck!
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QUESTION:
how old do you have to be to homeschool yourself in massachusetts without parental guidence?
I want to homeschool myself my JR year of highschool I am 15 now but I will be 16 before jr year starts. I hate school because all the teachers are nuts and i cant deal with anymore potheads..... I want to learn well, so can a 16 year old homeschool themselvs in Massachusetts?-
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Your parents have to have some involvement, but no matter what you do it can be minimal.When you homeschool your kids, you don't have to stand in front of them like a teacher pouring facts into them.
They can help provide you with materials or a program, tell you what to do next, check your work, etc. and you can do a lot of independent studies that they oversee.
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QUESTION:
How can i make up failed credits from public school once im in homeschool?
When i was in public high school i got mostly good grades but failed all of my classes one semester because of medical reasons. This year i will be a junior and i want to be homeschooled i either want to be in a correspondence school or just do traditional homeschool. If i do this how can i make up the failed credits and get my diploma? Thanks-
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Just pick up the book for the class you failed at and read. That's the beauty of home school. If your family can help, ask them. If you can find info on the net (make sure its good) and use it. (:
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QUESTION:
How can this happen to a supposed homeschool kid?
So my boyfriend's parents did drugs and lived in nearly abandoned houses with 7 children. When he was in 8th grade, and his sister was in 10th they asked them if they wanted to stay home (they told them it was homeschool) so they could watch the other children.Anyway, they probably didnt have a correct address to their house....and my bf basically didnt have any schooling past half of 8th grade. Now that he isnt a child anymore, he really regrets it and despised his parents for letting him ruin his life.
I dont understand how they could have gotten away with it?
K, he is second oldest and his parents are divorced now (his dad is in jail and his mom does pot still).Anyway, the oldest sister got pregnant at 18, has no GED, been married + divorced already...and doesnt look like she is going anywhere.
My bf wants to have a future, but at sometimes feels he HAS to take care of the other kids too to give them things he didnt have. Im currently making him study to get a GED and have made it where he wants to attend college for engineering.
The next oldest is in high school (10th grade) and the mother has considered letting her homeschool.
And most all the kids are failing school, and she always has the older ones (well, the one still living there is in 10th grade) watch the younger ones (4 yrs old) and miss school all the time.
I mean, one of them is 8 and cant even count very far or read basic words!
I feel so helpless because I think she shouldnt have the kids, but I cant say anything cause then I wouldnt have my bf. Help?
K, and we are not kids or anything. We both live together, but it seems like he will not move away because he feels the need to be here for his mom and siblings.Yet, I think everything would be easier if the children got away from the mother. But I cant say anything due to the fact, that the whole family will be against me and I'll lose my boyfriend in the first place.
I mean, the mom will spend a few days at her boyfriends house. Or he will stay in their 2 bedroom trailer while they have *** together, and the rest of the kids have to pile in the one other bedroom and living room. I mean come on! Its driving me crazy how pathetic she can be.
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When you go on an airplane, with kids, one thing they tell you is that, if you are asked to put your oxygen on, do yours before you do your kids, because, if you can't breath, you can't help them.So he is definitely doing the right thing taking care of himself, getting a good education, finding a good job.
It won't help him to despise his parents. Maybe he can even thank them for the fact that he is alive.
I know what it's like to feel responsible for a large number of children. I completely understand the responsibility and the pressure when someone inadequate is in control. [( I am the oldest of eleven children. My mother, who is mentally ill, left when I was seventeen. My father is crippled.) I didn't however help out at home or anything because I had to. I did it because I wanted to, because I love my little siblings and my dad and I wanted us to stick together. I didn't want anything to break us up.]
Your boyfriend sounds like a really great guy, but if he feels it's time for him to leave and start a family of his own. He needs to do whatever it takes to get someone else taking care of those children, be it children's aid or whatever.
If he doesn't feel he could stomach radding on his mom and he wants to be the one bearing the responsibility.
He needs to hold a threat over her head. Do this... or else. Send Joey to school or really homeschool him or I'll call child services. Get your act together or I'll call child services. Go to a rehab clinic and stay clean or I'll call child services. I've had enough of your irresponsibility mom. This is it. You asked me to stay home from school in grade eight and do your job. Guess what, "Unless you get your act together I'm doing all of it, including deciding where the kids are going/how they're going to school."
Truth be told if the kids are behind in school and they aren't motivated to work, the school probably isn't going to do much to help them catch up.
Still, that doesn't sound like the primary concern at the moment. The primary concern seems to be for him to build himself a livelihood, and or delegate the responsibility of raising these kids to someone else.
Hope all works out! Blessings!
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QUESTION:
How should i convince my parents to homeschool me?
I am always getting bullied at school and everyone is disrespecting me. I want to convince my parents to homeschool me, but they say i have to finish out the five months left. What do i do? And what are some ways to convince them to homsechool me-
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Wow. There are some seriously ignorant comments on here...especially the religious thing. I'm a homeschooling atheist who fears neither evolution nor condoms. Get over it.Here's my typical Homeschooling 101 diatribe...it basically covers your various options. You're under no legal obligation to either stay at that school, another school, or start the year over. I was bullied horribly, and left that school and transferred to another after the holiday break. That helped a lot...it knocked down the bullying from physical assaults down to mere teasing and more typical stuff like that. YMMV. And since I didn't associate with ANYONE at the old school outside of the campus, it didn't matter whether they thought I was a coward or won the Nobel Prize. I was gone, that's what mattered to all of us. (Whew!)
Be sure to look up the homeschooling laws in your state...each state gets to decide their education laws, so what works for you in Ohio is gonna change once you move to Georgia or for your buddy in Michigan.
The next thing to realize is that there's a whole spectrum of what's called "homeschool." Some people sign up with an online version of public school; that’s really technically not “homeschool,” since you're counted as public school student and you have to have regular contact with teachers, submit work and tests, etc. The dirty little secret here is that the school district gets to keep the federal funds for you, as you’re a public school student this way. (Quite obviously, your school district will like this option best. Often when one queries the school as to the options available for “homeschool,” the school administrators will smile sweetly and mention just such an arrangement, conveniently omitting the rest of your options. This “lie by omission” quietly implies that this is the one and only way “homeschooling is done.” There’s a quite a debate in the homeschooling community about whether or not this constitutes an effort by the educational bureaucracy to redefine the meaning of homeschool, and what effect that would have on legislation and regulation of more traditional homeschool. But I digress.)
Other people may choose to buy materials from companies and enroll with online schools, but they're "independent" of the school districts, and they don't owe anyone a darned thing...their test scores (if any; few homeschoolers in the traditional sense are obligated to take state standardized tests) are their own business, as is the pace, order or depth at which they choose to go through the material.
Other people make up their own curriculum, based on their own personal criteria. Some states want you to keep a portfolio of material to prove you're doing something there at home, other states want you to submit your curriculum for the year for approval, others may require testing that could send you back to public or private school if you fall below a particular percentile...just in case. Again, depends on the state.
Still other people endorse what they call "unschooling," and they throw out all books and tests altogether and simply follow what interests them. (See the writings of John Holt, or Google "unschooling" for more on that theory of education.) A good book for anyone over 12 years old is “The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education,” by Grace Llewellyn. Here’s an excerpt:
"Did your guidance counselor ever tell you to consider quitting school? That you have other choices, quite beyond lifelong hamburger flipping or inner-city crack dealing? That legally you can find a way out of school, that once you're out you'll learn and grow better, faster, and more naturally than you ever did in school, that there are zillions of alternatives, that you can quit school and still go to A Good College and even have a Real Life in the Suburbs if you so desire? Just in case your counselor never told you these things, I'm going to. That's what this book is for."
Even if you don’t hold with what the author has to say, the point of view she has is dramatically different and can be a great springboard to help you get in touch with what you believe school and learning should be like. As with many things, there’s a wide spectrum of “unschoolers,” as well. Many of them have a certain set of concepts they want their kids to get and don’t care HOW they get the information, while others take a much more laid-back approach and allow the student to set the list of concepts themselves...or not set one at all. All of these people will still consider themselves “unschoolers.”
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