Share tips, resources, and experiences on creating a successful homeschool environment. Discuss curriculum choices, time management, socialization, and nurturing a love for learning at home.
- by systemShare tips, resources, and experiences on creating a successful homeschool environment. Discuss curriculum choices, time management, socialization, and nurturing a love for learning at home. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by live_boldI live North of the River near Gladstone. My daughter is 9 years old and it's time for me to find her some friends. I run a daycare and am open 7 days per week. So I don't have a lot of time for meeting out in public. We do skate on Saturdays, about 2 […]
- by jackieplaygroupHi ladies, I am in desperate need of some suggestions. Four months ago,my son was having serious behavior problems in school and was following the wrong crowd. After a conference with the principal and the guidance counselor,my husband and I removed him and decided to home-school him. He did fine for 2 months. This past […]
- by mcaine1030Hi mama's, I am looking for a good home school curiculum for my 3 year old son, I would also like to get involved in a local home school group. Any sugestions? We are an evangelical Christian family and bible is very important to us. My son is 3 and very sweet and compassionate, but […]
- by gongashopperIve been considering home schooling our three children. However,my husband is dead set against it. I have pledged my case to him and he doesnt want them to be out of public school. I want to gather concrete information to give to him to have him see the good out of this. Although he agrees […]
- by Stephanie_ShearMy son is only 15 months so I have a little while to think this over however, I just watched a documentary on public schools, which successfully scared the you know what out of me when it comes to the peer pressure, drugs, and even the level of education he would get at a public […]
- by candice_kelley03My boys have recently been asking why I don't homeschool them. I really don't have an answer, other than I don't really know where to start. I'm not sure what any laws are, or what curriculum I would be using. I don't even know how or where to purchase the educational books that I would […]
- by jsbromleyMy son is in sixth grade and has been struggling in school for several years. We have been thinking about home schooling. I need some advice from moms who have done it. I know that this will be an incredibly demanding task but something has to change. Any advice or encouragement that you can offer […]
- by LovelymomDebating if I can home school my young child, with everything else I've got going.My 5 almost 6 yr old has been having a hard time in school.He is bright,charming,has great memory skills and detail, understands academic concepts in a minute.But very distrated, not following directions,and hates writing(today he told me there is a difference […]
- by Lisa_W4I am homeschooling 3 children currently, and soon it will be 4. My current planner is a simple one that has 6 subject boxes at the top, and days down the side and you fill it in. I have been writing each child's name, then what they did in that subject in each box. It's […]
- by fishWould like advice from moms who have done this or are doing it..What do you use for curriculum? How do you accomplish household chores? What do you do for social time for your kids? What do you do to get away for yourself and take a break? Do you think you need to be well […]
- by mothermimsI was wondering if anyone knows of a good beginning piano software program, one that's very easy for children 5 years and older. I'm looking for one that teaches the very basics, but in a way that doesn't involve continuous boring repetition. My older daughter is in an online high school, and she is taking […]
- by michellereichenauHow did you decide home schooling is best for your child? What are the pros and cons? How much does it cost? Please describe a typical day's/week's plans for your child. How often does your home schooled child interact with other children? Is there a Plano home school group you recommend? My son is a […]
- by bbrey_26I recently began homeschooling my 6 year old. It seems to be going well. I have a lot of educational resources, but I am looking for a support network. I would like to get together with other homeschooling parents for play dates and field trips. I am located in Kenosha, WI. 1 post – 1 […]
- by onencmamaHi! I'm fairly certain that we're going to homeschool our oldest, who is currently in public school. We plan to begin this at the end of winter break. I live in the UNCC area and would love to find a co-op or homeschool group for art/music(he currently plays violin) and any other co-op type classes. […]
- by erinccollierWe are exploring options for my daughters schooling for next year and ran accross this program. She attended private Christian school for K and 1st grade and they used the Abeka program and she loved it and we loved it. We were not able to continue to afford to send her there so we put […]
- by ANGELICA.MORALESHello wonderful moms out there. I am writing today regarding an issue I'm tossed about. I have two autistic children and am seriously considering homeschooling them. I'd like input from other moms who are homeschooling and your experience with it. My main concern is the fact that they are special education students and also, how […]
- by brownshugatMy husband and I will begin home schooling our 6 yr old son this January, and Im actively seeking a home school support group, meet up, or online chat group to join. We live in Federal Way and was hoping for a few good referrals. Thanks 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by ks119Our daughter will be in 8th grade next year. She absolutely loved her elementary school, which went through 5th grade. She made straight A's and thrived there. Starting last year, 6th grade in the middle school, she began disliking school, and struggling to keep her grades up. She is making mostly low B's/high C's now. […]
- by Katie_D3My SIL just started homeschooling her son. I was curious how this works. Do you have a learning schedule to preform? Are they required to take weekly tests to prove that they are learning? How does homeschooling work? I am just concerned that she took my nephew out of school and won't be teaching him […]