My school day begins with studying something that has to do with either science,geograghy,or history(like reading or writing reports).then I do two lessons of language arts on the computer(using switched on schoolhouse).Then I do two lessons of Saxon math on the computer also.Then I do bible study,and finally I write one page of anything I want to write about to practise grammer and penmenship.It all takes about 2 to 2 and a half hours.So,I was wondering how school days go for other home schoolers,and what they have to do and how long it takes.just curious.
2006-09-19 07:33:55 · 7 answers · asked by thepinkbookworm 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I LOVE to read all sorts of books,mysteries,TONS of hisrory books,and I also LOVE history,especially how people used to live(houses,clothes,food).I also want to an author when I grow up,and I have a couple books started that I am currently working on,so I have to be good at grammer(one of them is about a girl in a arranged marriage back in the 1870s).I have been know to read a really thick,upper level book in a day,so all reading is volutary,so I have a good understanding of grammer from reading so much that I know how a books supposed to sound and stuff like that.so no one has to worry about me reading enough,believe me.
2006-09-19 13:48:05 · update #1
we unschool, so our school day consists of whatever we like. we do have two drama workshops on t/r, so we get up and out early on those days. there's also a tuesday afternoon homeschool park gathering and a friday afternoon teen gathering. we have tickets to many plays and other events through our homeschooling group and go to those.
right now, we're in america's biggest house on a field trip. it's awesome here.
our kids read, play instruments, write, build and bake things, take care of our dog, do chores, go on walks, explore... no text books, no lessons, nothing assigned. our 13 year old is so brilliant and learned in history, he blows us away. our kids have to test once a year for the state requirements, and they blow the tops of the tests. life is very very good.
we're not interested in doing 'school at home' and our bible study is in depth, where we learn the pagan origins of biblical texts and learn about the different translations and ommissions and additons and contradictions. some of our favorite recent bible stories are genesis 34 which is utterly shocking and apparently taken nearly whole from egyptian mythology and the story of the warrior who promised god he'd sacrifice his daughter if god gave him victory in war - the bible even tells you his daughter wandered in the mountains for awhile savoring the last of her pathetic life - and the story of elijiah who got kids who teased him eaten by two she bears!!!!! wierd and wonderful stuff.
2006-09-19 08:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 9 and has always been home-schooled.
Until this September we Un-schooled, however this year (her Grade 4 year) I decided that we should follow a curriculum so we are using the ABEKA books.
Her school work usually takes the morning to complete. We start at about 8:30 with Math (she likes to get that over with early) then breakfast followed by Language (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.) Then Science, History, Piano practise, Reading, Poetry.
In the mornings, for 30 minutes, I also allow her to watch a little educational TV - "Popular Mechanics for Kids" is something she enjoys and it usually starts a discussion about something that we can research.
We take the afternoons to do something else, sometimes it is a visit to friends, the park, or just stay home.
My daughter in involved with lots of outside activities - Soccer, Highland Dancing, Piano lessons, Choir, Girl Guides, Volunteer work, Swimming, Snowmobiling, Ice Skating & Skiing in the winter (we live in Canada)
2006-09-26 03:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-6 hours of academic time.
One complete lesson of Saxon math at the proper level for each student. Striving for an error rate of less than 5%. Check answers and rework equations with incorrect answers.
One full page essay. The topic is chosen by the student. We use many things for ideas --- a daily log, encyclopedia, Bible, etc.
Turn it in for editing. And rewrite if needed.
A minimum of 2 hours reading. The books we use are from the list included in the Robinson Curriculum. Vocabulary mastery is included in reading time. Vocabulary is studied via flashcards, or computer drill, or lesson books. It is important to have an excellent dictionary on hand. If math and writing take only 2 hours then reading will be done for 3 or more hours. The best books for reading are the older classics, historic autobiographies, historical fiction, and science texts.
I encourage you to increase your reading time --- if you are done with your studies in 2 to 2-1/2 hours then go ahead and read for 2 or 3 more hours. You will be very pleased with the results. The outcome that you receive will be equal to the amount of work you are willing to do.
You are doing a great job!!!!
Additional comment:
Ah. I see that you are a very proficient reader! That is very good. In my home we count all reading as part of school! ;-)
So, it sounds like you really do have more than 2 to 2-1/2 hours of study.
You will do very very well in life!!!!
2006-09-19 12:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Barb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do 6 subjects a day sometimes less depending if I take tests. I do math first, then english. I get a fifteen minute break, then I do Science, then typing, then a hour long lunch break. Then I do Social Studies, then the last subject of the day is Bible. I start school at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. I am in 12th grade and it is really hard school work. I do A.C.E. curriculum, it is fun. have fun with school.
Mishal
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Guns don't kill people... death does..
2006-09-25 10:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by Gear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ThePink...first off, you are one heck of a great young lady. :-)
Second, I really think that its awesome that we're all homeschoolers but yet everyone is unique (which is funny seeing how I didn't think that we were unique...lol, I was worried about sounding as though I were bragging so I was modest) in that they are doing what is working best for them. I've known radical unschoolers, text-book at homers, literature based, eclectic, etc. and most all of them have happy and healthy and smart children.
Now for our day...
We aren't dead-set in our scheduling and we're very relaxed and flexible. Grades and testing are not done in our home as I feel those are needed only in a school setting, I'm sure though that they would excel with a standardized test but I do not believe they measure what the child has learned. They are pretty much multiple choice and that is after reading a paragraph on a subject.
Currently our 8 and 12 yo are doing 12 subjects a day but are finished in 3-3 1/2 hours because we do short lessons. They are reading from between 10-12 different books throughout the week and do readings from several daily, every other day. Math, typing, copywork/dictation/or written narration, poetry reading, and Spanish are done daily. Once weekly we have Nature, Artist, Shakespeare, Plutarch, and Composer studies, and they each memorize a poem of their choice. We study one artist and one composer for six weeks, giving the children the ability to get to 'know' them. Our current artist is Pieter Bruegal, our current composer is Mozart and our 8yo is reading poetry from William Blake and our son from Alfred Lord Tennyson. Our nature studies also last 6 weeks and we're currently studying mammals and using "Handbook of Nature Study" for a guied. Also once weekly we have Excel and HTML lessons.
The afternoons are free for self-pursuits and life skills such as: cooking, woodwork, crafts,etc. and/or fun: bike-riding, going to the park, or swimming, or to a friends, or have friends over, walks go to the beach, or go to the Wildlife Sanctuary, art museum. Both LOVE playing the guitar and our son already wants to start a rock-n-roll band when he can play some good tunes. He'll put flyers up around town.
On Thursdays my children are enrolled in a blended school program for physical science, and that is through the public school system a couple counties away from us. They love it and it was their choice. 6 hours of hands-on science done through art, drama, geography, PE, lab, etc. and they can talk and be with friends all day while there. Next year my dd wants to take the Marine Biology class as well as the Zoology class and the same for our ds except, he wants to do Physical Science again.
Our daughter is currently enrolled in gymnastics once weekly and we're currently looking for a GOOD karate class for our son. We went and observed one last week but he wasn't impressed with the fact that a young black belt held his fists in an unsafe way...lol Said that if it is that easy to make black belt that he doesn't want to do it.
My husband is in a heavy metal rock-band so the children enjoy listening to him and the guys tear it up in the garage a couple of nights a week and every now and then we get to go to a gig.
We don't have to hectic of a schedule, we aren't in umpteen activities but we're a very happy and loving family. I envy that my children get not only to enjoy childhood, but life in a way that I never was able to. But that is okay, my mom wasn't meant to homeschool and that is alright by me. ;-)
2006-09-19 14:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by FreeThinker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My younger son (6yo) only does Language Arts (phonics, spelling, writing, grammar), Math, Bible, Reading, and either History or Science (depending on the day). He chooses the order and it usually takes about 3 hours.
My older son (11yo) has French, Bible, Math, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Typing, Logic, Geography, and either History or Science. He, too, chooses what order to do them in and generally finishes in less than 5 hours (he can be done in about 3.5 if he's REALLY motivated).
2006-09-19 10:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My 5 and 6 year old do Reading and Writing first which lasts about an hour, then we have P.E a.k.a playtime for an hour, then Math for about 45 mts., then Art for about 30mts., then Science 45mts, and finally social studies for 45 mts. They love it and I do a lot of hands on stuff and activities to get them really into it and boost the learning experience.
2006-09-19 11:23:20 · answer #7 · answered by lilmama 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋