Homeschooling

Archive for September, 2008

Question: Homeschool Curriculum poll- What curriculum do you use for what subject?

We do:
singapore math

exploring creation science from apologia(middle) young explorers series (elementary)

all american history (my middle schooler) bob jones heritage studies(my elementary aged kids) for american history

story of the world(elementary) mystery of history (middle) for world history

spelling power for spelling

wordly wise for vocabulary

bob jones english (elementary) applications of grammer and meaningful composition for english (middle)

trail guide for US, world and Bible geography (1 a year for each of the 3 levels
not all the same year)

Answer: Alpha Omega Switched-On-Schoolhouse and LIFEPAC workbooks for math and health
Apologia Science for science
Beatiful Feet Study Guides for History/Geography
Alpha Omega LIFEPAC workbooks for health and history/geography
How Great Thou Art for art
My Father's World unit study
Learning Language Arts Through Literature
AVKO Spelling
BRICK Bible lessons
A Reason for Handwriting
Copywork for Boys/Girls
Math-U-See

Homeschool: Science Curriculum (Elementary) I of 2

Question: Do you think it is okay to home school and what do you thing about California's new requirements?

If so, why and what experience have you had with Homeschooling?
If not, why and what experience have you had with Homeschooling?

Answer: My daughter has been Homeschooling her children for 8 years. Do not listen to the person who said his cousin or whatever is the dumbest girl he knows. She may just be dumb, homeschool or not. It works. How many 12 year olds actually ask for more learning? She does a relaxed Homeschooling until he gets into high school. They read all the time, have tons of special board games for math and science, etc. The 9 year old was not forced like public school to read. He learned when he was ready, and at 6 1/2 started reading. He now reads children's novels and can recite parts of books word for word. They have a hunger for learning that public school kills. They love knowledge and so far, this is working for them. The 3 older ones are boys, and they are rough and tough, play ball, roller blade, skateboard, but have a hunger to learn. They speak articulately and are well adjusted and happy. They surpass the cousins that are public schooled and they are very socially sound. They can talk to adults and have coversations with peers in their HS groups. It is a wonderful way to raise and teach children. She does this on a Christian based level. The almost 3 year old can hold a conversation like a 6 year old and she knows all her letters, numbers, and can read little words. So, I think Homeschooling is great. Unless, of course, my grandchildren are all geniuses anyway!

First Grade Home School Reading Lessons : First Grade Reading Lesson Word Cards