Homeschooling

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Question: Enlisting in the Air Force as Homeschooled?

I am enlisting in the Air Force. I graduated with a Homeschool High School Diploma, not a GED. What is the process for homeschool graduates? Will I enlist as a Tier I or Tier II status? I have read that a new 4 year pilot program was started in 2007, is it true? I am looking for advice about the process and the treatment I would get? Any information will help. Thank you.

Answer: most home school diplomas are treated as GEDs or the equivalent. as such you are Tier 2 and will most likely NOT get in easily without 15 100 level college credits.

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Question: Preschool curriculum for Homeschooling your child?

I have 2 (3 yr old) toddler that are very ready for preschool; however, our local district is charging $1700 per child. It would cost up $3400 for both kids to attend preschool this year, plus I work part time job and thought about Homeschooling my children myself. I would like a curriculum for Homeschooling so I know what exactly to do, therefore, by pre K they will know what the school requires. Do you recommend any websites, book or tools. Thanks

Answer: At that age, a curriculum is unnecessary. They learn most naturally through play and the experiences you expose them to. Visit the library and/or book store for story time and let them pick out books, keep coloring books and crayons on hand, sidewalk chalk, refrigerator magnets, puzzles, games, etc. Take them exploring in your own backyard, for walks around the neighborhood, to the park, to the aquarium, zoo, children's museum, etc.

Television is a good resource. We limit what our children view, but it is a good tool in moderation. Most of the children's television stations also have websites with educational activities/games your children can play as well- check out PBSKids.org, NickJr.com, Disney channel's website, SproutOnline.com, etc.

Some of my favorite resources for that age (I have a daughter about to turn 3, and two older children- along with a new baby) are Ready for Kindergarten. I got this from Amazon, and I believe the author is Sharon WIlcox but I may be wrong on her name. It gives short activitites that are appropriate for a 3-4 year old, that are fun and educational, without overwhelming them.

I also like Story S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-R-S, which I also got from Amazon. There is a preschool version available. It gives ideas for incorporating little lessons into favorite children's stories, from Math and Vocabulary to Crafts and Music and even Games and Snacks.

There is curriculum available for that age. A Beka (Abekabook.com, I believe) is one provider- many private and Christian schools use their curriculum and it is available to homeschoolers. There are many- MANY- other providers. But, again, I do not think a curriculum is beneficial at that age, just a rich environment.

You CAN go to the A Beka website and request a free catalog, and then in the notes ask that they also send a Scope & Sequence. It is free, as well, and gives an overview of the topics usually covered in each level from Nursery-Grade 12. You can go to the World Book Encyclopedia website, as well, and click on the Parents tab and then on Typical Course of Study and then get a similar resource.

Children love getting mail, so subscribe to some magazines and then do the activitites when they come in. Highlights has a version for younger children, so does National Geographic Kids and Your Big Backyard is age appropriate. Pack-O-Fun is another one we like, with arts and crafts related to the season/holiday coming up and it also has a section each issue for a country around the world, and you learn its location and some facts about it and there are related activities.

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