oh, i've known homeschoolers who definitely go with that sign.
BUT i've known homeschoolers who are better at social life than a good amount of public schoolers. AND better edumacated. (wait, how's that word spelled?)
i don't have any personal experience with home school(except when i was in kindergarten), but i think it's a good option. public school education in my opinion is going down the tubes, and you can get home schoolers involved with extra-curricular activities for their social life. then you (hopefully) end up with smart, social kids.
when a friend of mine first decided to start homeschooling her 7 year old, i thought WHY would you want to do that?! but i now i know several families that homeschool...and they have some of the best kids i know! i have totally changed my views on homeschooling...it's definitely something i would recommend. my now 8 year old friend is a brillant little girl who has a heart that loves God and it is clear she has been taught truth from a biblical view.
I plan to attempt homeschooling with Steven and Belle. I'm a little nervous and excited all at the same time. Does that make sense? Anyway, we are looking for curriculum right now too. With the help of all my homeschooling friends, I hope to figure all this out. :) I'm not scared at all about the socialization part. That's a funny t-shirt though.
I homeschooled my kids for the past 4 years. They just returned to school this year and are doing great, on target academically and socially making lots of friends. But they also went in with a foundation in the word and a heart for the Lord, so they are kind of like little missionaries. At family Bible study last week my 10 year old prayed for boldness to talk about Jesus more. How cool is that?? We may end up homeschooling again, but we always just take it one year at a time and seek what we feel the Lord wants for them. So, remember, it doesn't have to be forever. Give it a try and see how it goes. It certainly can't hurt!
looks like that may be an option i'm going to have to look at too . . . at some point. i agree with everyone! extracurricular activities are key! and while i was only home schooled for kindergarten and first grade, i did go to a two-room school house until 8th grade. and i will say, i think i'm fairly well adjusted!!
I am a homeschooler by default. If you've read any of my previous posts about homeschooling, you'll gather that.
I'm the only person in my small Western town who homeschools elementary aged children, and I have to tell you, it can be very, very lonely. If you're in a larger city, I say absolutely GO FOR IT. You just need to start reading, asking around about curriculum, finding support groups, etc. When we lived in Louisville, KY, the huge church there, Southeast Christian Church, had introductory classes about homeschooling for those interested. Your state convention might, too.
I'd pick up Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started Homeschooling. It's exhaustive, but readable. It deals with the philosophy behind home education and summarizes the different methods.
I've found homeschooling to be God's way of sanctifying me daily. It's very, very humbling.
I know people who do a classical approach, where they teach Greek and Latin and read GREAT BOOKS, but I felt like that was too overwhelming when I tried that. I tried Abeka, but it's all workbook based and can be kinda boring. I'm currently investigating the Charlotte Mason method, which uses excellent literature as the basis of education. I'm reading For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer MacCauley (the daughter of Francis Schaeffer, btw). I'm into the Unit Study approach, too, but find it difficult being so far from a Walmart and a good, large library. Soooooo....
I just spent a small fortune (about $400) for kindergarten and 4th grade curriculum for next year from My Father's World, which combines the Unit study and Charlotte Mason ideas.
I've also loved PIcture Book Preschool by Sherri Early and Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt to get suggestions for great kids books.
Hi Came over from juloyes blog. I've been hschooling off and on for 10 years. We started out with Sonlight - love it - complete curriculum, no shopping around. But this is my first year (for my 8th and 6th grader) that I'm piecemealing it together and we like it. I read the Well-Trained Mind this past summer (by Susan Wise-Bauer). Lots of stuff about what's going on in the little tykes minds and how to work with them. Honestly, most days are great and I love it. Somedays you just wonder what the heck am I doing??? You're kids gripe on you more than they would a teacher. But in the end I know, I know, I know, this is the best direction. For just starting out, preK, K and 1st, don't sweat it - ti's basic ABCs, numbers - basically encouraging a love of learning.
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Well, being a homeschooler.....
I love it!! There is something about the time I get to spend each day with my kids, teaching them not only their academics but also the Word of God!
Does the extra 8 hours a day with me make them MORE weird?
Well, probably, but....
God seems to think that is OK.....
oh, i've known homeschoolers who definitely go with that sign.
BUT i've known homeschoolers who are better at social life than a good amount of public schoolers. AND better edumacated. (wait, how's that word spelled?)
i don't have any personal experience with home school(except when i was in kindergarten), but i think it's a good option. public school education in my opinion is going down the tubes, and you can get home schoolers involved with extra-curricular activities for their social life. then you (hopefully) end up with smart, social kids.
are you thinking about homeschooling?
when a friend of mine first decided to start homeschooling her 7 year old, i thought WHY would you want to do that?! but i now i know several families that homeschool...and they have some of the best kids i know! i have totally changed my views on homeschooling...it's definitely something i would recommend. my now 8 year old friend is a brillant little girl who has a heart that loves God and it is clear she has been taught truth from a biblical view.
oh yeah, and like Elias said...there's plenty of ways to keep the socialized. co-op's, field trip groups, sports...
Considering it and have been for a few weeks now. I figure my kids are already delightfully odd - how much more could I mess 'em up?
But seriously, I'm not worried about the socialization part of it - this was just a funny t-shirt I saw.
I am most worried about being able to really teach my children adequately. Looking at curriculum right now...
I plan to attempt homeschooling with Steven and Belle. I'm a little nervous and excited all at the same time. Does that make sense? Anyway, we are looking for curriculum right now too. With the help of all my homeschooling friends, I hope to figure all this out. :) I'm not scared at all about the socialization part. That's a funny t-shirt though.
I homeschooled my kids for the past 4 years. They just returned to school this year and are doing great, on target academically and socially making lots of friends. But they also went in with a foundation in the word and a heart for the Lord, so they are kind of like little missionaries. At family Bible study last week my 10 year old prayed for boldness to talk about Jesus more. How cool is that?? We may end up homeschooling again, but we always just take it one year at a time and seek what we feel the Lord wants for them. So, remember, it doesn't have to be forever. Give it a try and see how it goes. It certainly can't hurt!
shannon,
i'm a HUGE fan of Answers In Genesis. They have a Christian worldview science curriculum:
http://answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Gods-Design-for-Science-Curriculum-Set-11-textbook-PACK,5458,191.aspx
hmmm...that didn't become a link. let's try this:
try clicking here
looks like that may be an option i'm going to have to look at too . . . at some point. i agree with everyone! extracurricular activities are key!
and while i was only home schooled for kindergarten and first grade, i did go to a two-room school house until 8th grade. and i will say, i think i'm fairly well adjusted!!
:)
go for it! make the right decision for your kids.
Hello Shannon! Thanks for visiting my blog.
I am a homeschooler by default. If you've read any of my previous posts about homeschooling, you'll gather that.
I'm the only person in my small Western town who homeschools elementary aged children, and I have to tell you, it can be very, very lonely. If you're in a larger city, I say absolutely GO FOR IT. You just need to start reading, asking around about curriculum, finding support groups, etc. When we lived in Louisville, KY, the huge church there, Southeast Christian Church, had introductory classes about homeschooling for those interested. Your state convention might, too.
I'd pick up Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started Homeschooling. It's exhaustive, but readable. It deals with the philosophy behind home education and summarizes the different methods.
I've found homeschooling to be God's way of sanctifying me daily. It's very, very humbling.
I know people who do a classical approach, where they teach Greek and Latin and read GREAT BOOKS, but I felt like that was too overwhelming when I tried that. I tried Abeka, but it's all workbook based and can be kinda boring. I'm currently investigating the Charlotte Mason method, which uses excellent literature as the basis of education. I'm reading For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer MacCauley (the daughter of Francis Schaeffer, btw). I'm into the Unit Study approach, too, but find it difficult being so far from a Walmart and a good, large library. Soooooo....
I just spent a small fortune (about $400) for kindergarten and 4th grade curriculum for next year from My Father's World, which combines the Unit study and Charlotte Mason ideas.
I've also loved PIcture Book Preschool by Sherri Early and Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt to get suggestions for great kids books.
There. You asked for it. ;)
Hi
Came over from juloyes blog. I've been hschooling off and on for 10 years. We started out with Sonlight - love it - complete curriculum, no shopping around. But this is my first year (for my 8th and 6th grader) that I'm piecemealing it together and we like it. I read the Well-Trained Mind this past summer (by Susan Wise-Bauer). Lots of stuff about what's going on in the little tykes minds and how to work with them.
Honestly, most days are great and I love it. Somedays you just wonder what the heck am I doing??? You're kids gripe on you more than they would a teacher. But in the end I know, I know, I know, this is the best direction.
For just starting out, preK, K and 1st, don't sweat it - ti's basic ABCs, numbers - basically encouraging a love of learning.
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