Home Schooling

and their authors? I'm wanting to use them for dictation or copying in our home school.

2007-08-15 03:08:02 · 8 answers · asked by EarthGirl 6

I need any advice I can get from other Home Schooling Parents. This is my first year and I am scared to death. I plan to use the A Beka Curriculum. Thanks.

2007-08-14 15:49:32 · 11 answers · asked by Carrie 4

my children go to a private Christian school that offers that curriculum, I was advised that it is also offered as a home school curriculum...

what are your thoughts? my child is very advanced and is doing great in school. is it the same program? is it simple to teach?

2007-08-13 13:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 35 years old. I went to public school and I have a paper somewhere in a box that says I did so.No one has ever asked to see it. I have been asked if I have one, or if I have completed my high school education, but not once have I ever had to show this paper to anyone. Why is there a concern in the hs world that our kids wont have this slice of dead tree to carry throughout their lives to rot in a box?

2007-08-13 07:04:22 · 14 answers · asked by Question Addict 5

I want to homeschool my son through 8th grade then put him in high school because I don't want him to have just a GED, I want him to have a high school diploma, and have the privilege of walking down the aisle at graduation. I also don't want him to miss out on things like prom and clubs and stuff. I know people say these things aren't important in life, but a lot of my high school memories are good ones, and they have to do with me being a part of the yearbook staff, prom etc. I don't want him to miss out on those things. Some people said that I can make my own high school diploma to give him, but is this legal? I want it to be accredited so he can go to college, I don't want to just print up a high school diploma for him that doesn't mean anything. How is this possible that you can LEGALLY print your own diploma? I live in Kentucky if that helps, does anyone know if this state would accept a "homemade" high school diploma?

2007-08-13 06:26:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Details are here in this other question I asked. Thanks for any advice, pro or con.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtioYuAlhvMp8LBfm26DVTTsy6IX?qid=20070813070217AA4Yhii

2007-08-13 03:12:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

it's possible I'll homeschool him next year in 8th. However, I have already decided that I'm going to send him to high school. I want him to get a diploma, not a GED, and I want him to be able to participate in all the clubs and everything that high school offers. I also want him to have the pleasure of walking at graduation, and to have the ceremony and everything. I'm worried though that when I do enroll him back into public school will they accept the two years of homeschooling he had? Will he be able to attend public high school when he's supposed to? How do I make sure he knows everything he should know for a placement test? I'm so worried that I might be putting my son behind by homeschooling him, that I'm considering not even doing homeschooling at all.

2007-08-13 03:02:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i have been home schooled ever since my parents got divorsed wich was in 4th grade now i am going to high school my mom says i have the choice of being home schooled or going to public school everyone says i should go but my family says i should stay home school so i can focus on school work and get good grades to get into college and so i was just wondering what other peoples opions are yes this is a personal question but i was just wondering

2007-08-12 17:19:38 · 14 answers · asked by LauraCKryptonite 2

I need some help quick. on tuesday I have to go take a test to see if I can take any classes at the community college. the problem is that my english stinks and over 90% of the classes that are still open requires me to get at least a 75 on my english test. the last time I took it (last year) I only got a 70 on english but they raised the requirements for all of the good classes. I was home schooled all my life and the ONLY areas I have ever had problems are math and english. but last year when I started college (2 years early through a dual enrollment program) I started math that was 5 levels higher than the classes that 95% of the high school grads that year took. so even though I struggled with it I started at a much higher level. but I cannot seem to get my engligh up to par for those classes. because I am not 18 I cannot take the lower english classes and I can't teach it to myself, I have tried. what do I do? and help would be greatly appreciated

2007-08-11 16:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which do you prefer and why?

2007-08-10 15:50:12 · 21 answers · asked by lv21maverick 1

I am going to be homeschooling my 6 yr old twins this yr. I have purchased Alpha Omega Lifepac's and my "plan" is to do a structured day. I think that my boys, and myself need the structure.
I am aware that it may not work out this way but I am just wondering what your day is like? Also, I would like to take either Friday or Monday's off to just go and do something fun. Does anyone do just 4 day school weeks?
I also want the day that we take "off" to be our field trip day and go to museums and stuff, I know that it is all part of learning.
THANK YOU.

2007-08-10 13:40:13 · 8 answers · asked by Heather 5

how long can a parent home school a child ? do you feel that this is as satisfactory as what a teacher/school would do ?

2007-08-10 04:59:24 · 14 answers · asked by Mildred S 6

My neighbors have decided to homeschool their son. I am not opposed to homechooling. He is in high school. However, there are a couple of factors to be taken into consideration. 1) He would have to go to alternative school when classes began for getting in trouble last year. 2) His mother works during the day and is not really the sharpest tool in the shed. Aren't there any guidelines to keep parents from abusing the system just so they wont have to deal with their child's bad behavior at school? And shouldnt the parent have some form of qualifications before being allowed to homeschool? I really doubt this child is going to benefit at all from this and could possibly be hindered by it.

2007-08-10 04:04:11 · 11 answers · asked by xcbuffrunner1 2

What are the positives for homeschooling?
Thank you.

2007-08-09 23:52:32 · 11 answers · asked by Happy-as-can-be 2

Or did you write your own? Are there any websites or resources for free curriculums or curriculum guides?

My daughter is 4 and she's really interested in letters and numbers so I want to fly with it. However, I'd love to see a kindergarten curriculum to see a plan of action knowing we'll be starting it soon anyway.

I've searched like crazy online and only seem to find links to things that cost. Oh, and we live in Georgia. Thanks for any info.

2007-08-09 09:09:53 · 12 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

2007-08-08 20:30:16 · 4 answers · asked by sekhon_manvir 1

2007-08-08 16:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by googlebugg 4

more resources-books and websites? I have two homeschooled children and a ton of links, but I am looking for some fresh stuff. I was wondering if you could share your favorites with me?

I do not really need ones that contain printable worksheets and the like, as I already have too many of them (if there is such a thing) saved. What I am looking fore is more along the lines of homeschool research, statistics, facts that override the common myths, as well as sites for homeschool parents to converse.

As for books, I would love some new reading material (for myself as well as some naysayers). Two of my favorites are Homeschooling: The Right Choice by Christopher Klicka and The How and Why of Homeschooling by Ray E. Ballmann.

What can you share?

THank you.

2007-08-08 05:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7

My son has been homeschooled in the past, and wishes to go back to homeschooling, he is very mature for his age, and has wanted a job for the past couple of years, but with the child labor laws there doesnt seem to be much out there except maybe a paper route, which I dont find very safe anymore.

Does anyone know of any jobs for a boy this age? He wanted to volunteer at the local hosipital but you must be 14.

Please no advice on how he should be in school, we already know the reality of that place. And yes hes overly socialized, socializes better than his peers with all ages. And no he doesnt need to be bullied at school to know what the real world is like, do you let people bully you at work, I dont think so.

Since that is out of the way, just looking for some ideas for a boy who is ambitious and wants a job. He has worked with his uncle for a few years now in his HVAC business the old people just love it when my brother brings my son along. But thats only a few times a month

2007-08-07 06:21:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need the answers to the last few exams because I am failing and I need to bring up my grade so I can pass math and get a high school diploma. All I need is the American School (Lansing,IL.) exam answers for exams 11 and 12 in Algebra 1 and exam answers for exams 7,8,9,and10 in Geometry.PLEASE!!!? I will very much appreciate it.

2007-08-06 12:33:33 · 8 answers · asked by June ASKI 1

This is my 3rd year of homeschooling! And I love it.

2007-08-06 09:03:12 · 19 answers · asked by MIRACLE GIRL 2

We have a very low income. Last year I homeschooled him for the first 9 weeks of the year and used this book I have called "Home Learning Year by Year", which I still will be using, a few second hand A Becka books (don't have any now that are grade appropriate), and (mostly) a lot of library books and videos. I also copied worksheets out of one particular library book with a copy machine at the library. I need to do this as cheaply as humanly possible, and other than the limited guidelines my book gives me I have no idea about curriculum and worksheets and such. We are in Tx, in case that matters. I also will need something to help him practice times tables (he forgets them all over again whenever he goes longer than a week w/ out practicing, and to help him practice the names and capitals of states. I had flashcards for those things, but can't find them now. He is behind his grade level, which is why I want to homeschool. Last year he caught up a LOT after the 9 wks homeschool.

2007-08-05 10:44:17 · 10 answers · asked by Jennie t 2

the kids range from age 3 to 19 and i think like 2 have dyslexia, NONE have ANY social skills at ALLnone take tests and most are like 3 grades behind...its really frustrating ill talk to one of them and they dont understand what im saying sometimes....i cant avoid them because theyre my neighbors but its really frustrating what should i do??? and one thinks shes my best friend but is really not, how do i tell her that???

2007-08-05 00:50:25 · 12 answers · asked by silly silly:) 1

I actually had some pretty strong opinions about home schooling, but reading some of the questions and answers here have made me feel somewhat less hostile to home schooling, but I cannot shake one of the few experiences I have had with a woman who was home schooled. She actually tried to convince me that mudras - hand positions in yoga - can stop a heart attack. Now, whether she was fed this nonsense as religious dogma or she came to believe it as an adult, this woman was either never taught proper science, never taught critical thinking, or never taught either. How to you both assure that your children are getting a proper science education (I've seen a number of people say that their children are self-taught in this department) and make sure your children can think critically?

2007-08-03 17:28:33 · 13 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6

Please don't respond unless you are a former or current home-schooled student or parent. Thanks.

1. In general, did you like the homeschooling experience and do you think you were prepared for the real world, academically and socially?

2. Were/Are you a part of a larger home-school community?

3. Who taught your lessons? Several people or just your parents? Were they qualified?

4. Did you take many field trips to learn the subjects "in the real world"?

5. What other activities were you involved in to socialize with kids your own age?

2007-08-03 14:20:02 · 17 answers · asked by blahblah 4

I am homeschooling for the first time and need someone to tell
me if I should use an online program or just use books and
workbooks.

2007-08-03 12:38:59 · 8 answers · asked by sgb9071 1

I'm home schooling my middle child and I give a lot of time and effort into educating and teaching him my values and beliefs.

I don't mean for anyone to get offended but how can you home school successfully if you work full time? If you work full time how you can home school your child without having that child feel "abandon" by you.

Sure, they learn to be independent and self-teach themselves but what about the fact of dealing with their emotions?

Some home schooling moms that I know worked full time and some of their children suffered from it. Some of them had behavioral problems and felt "left out" by their parents being so busy and tired all the time.

Where would you find the time to be there for your child if your busy working your job?

As a home schooling mom I ask myself that question.

2007-08-03 12:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 08:52:18 · 8 answers · asked by sobusy 2

2007-08-03 06:51:19 · 5 answers · asked by mamaknee3770560 1

We have searched and searched for a free homeschooling program but were able to find none. We have homeschooled once before with Connections Academy, but disapproved with their curriculum. Most homeschooling programs require ou to pay money for enrollment, and charge you a fee every month for being in their program. The total price is WAY out of the question. We simply cant afford 2-3 thousand dollars a month on top of utilities, groceries, medical, etc.

So here is my question:
Is there a good homeschooling program out there with reasonable prices? I have one daughter who is going into 9th grade, and a son who is going into 5th.

Many thanks in advance,
Nora.

2007-08-03 06:14:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous