Homeschooling

Archive for July, 2006

Question: !!!!Homeschool Classes!!!!!!!!?

i am trying to help a friend out...she is home schooled and looking to take some classes outside of her home
she is looking for something charlotte, nc
there r some places like classical conversations or grace academy that offer classes to home schoolers and she wants to know if there r any other options besides classical conversations

Answer: Your friend, and/or her parent(s), should look into a homeschool association. I am certain there is one/are some in the Charlotte area, and many offer coop classes and whether they offer them or not, will know of places that have programs for homeschooled students.

If your friend is high school age, she may be able to enroll as a dual credit student at the local community college, either on campus or online.

There are many sources online that offer courses. MIT has some, and I believe they are free.

My children participate in classes within the community, as well. Need not be homeschool specific. Look for classes offered at your local library, museum, zoo, etc.

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Question: Where can I find homeschool material for sixth and seventh grade that doesn't cost a fortune?

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.

Answer: Check out some websites here. http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/educatordiscount.html
I homeschool for about $150.00 per year per kid plus notebooks and pencils, etc. I purchase used books whenever possible. I use Saxon Math, which I consider the best Math and I buy it used. It is non-consumable (meaning not workbooks-the books are used over again). So if you have more than one child you will use them again.
Then I bought my English textbooks at garage sales and got worksheets and things at a couple garage sales in the summer from teachers who were selling some stuff.

Also there are free worksheets to find online. Google "Free Homeschool Worksheets" or "free teacher workheets". You find all kinds of things on line. You can probably make yourself a free kindergarten program just by printing off worksheets on line. Seriously!!

Reading books. Garage sales. Don't buy them new! Honestly!! History and science are worth purchasing more updated versions but buy them at a used homeschool site on line or from a homeschooler. If you do Bible I recommend workbooks. The same for penmanship/writing. My favorite is the Italic Handwriting Program. I think it is wonderful. My kids have beautiful handwriting because of it. A lot of homeschoolers use it. If you would like more info feel free to email me privately and include your email address in your message.

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