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Discussion in 'Parenting' started by FunkyPhreshMama, Aug 18, 2004.

  1. FunkyPhreshMama

    FunkyPhreshMama Visitor

    How wold I go about homeschooling my little girl untill I finally settle down in a good place... we move around a bit right now and i think it is gonna be hard on my little girl to change schools so much when she is little. i think it may be easier to homeschool her untill we find a house to live in permanently...
     
  2. HappyHaHaGirl

    HappyHaHaGirl *HipForums Princess*

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    I think homeschooling is good for kids when they're a little older... I think that the exposure to all the different cultures or whatever is good for kids... We moved around a whole lot until I was about 12, and I think it was awesome. I wish I'd been homeschooled in high school...


    But I guess it is easier than enrolling her in a different school every few months.
     
  3. FunkyPhreshMama

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    I wold definately rather have her in a school, I think interaction with other kids is great but I was wondering if it may have a bad effect on her changing schools often.
     
  4. HappyHaHaGirl

    HappyHaHaGirl *HipForums Princess*

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    I changed schools a lot, and I turned out okay... :) Social activity is good, which is why I think younger kids shouldn't be homeschooled. She will meet lots of different people and learn more about everything than she would if she just stayed in one place or at home, I think.
     
  5. mtnhighgirl

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    Where does it say that you can only get social activity in school? I home school my 8 yr old daughter and she is not lacking socialization. She interacts with kids and adults of all ages, not just kids her own age in her class. She is properly supervised during this social activity, not just left to roam the playground. We have no problems with bullies.She has more time for extra activities such as baseball, Brownies, gymnastics and art classes. We can study subjects that interest her, such as different cultures and traditions. We can travel more and she can learn first hand on our travels. Do you know anyone who was homeschooled? If not, how can you assume that homeschooled kids are lacking in social activity? Most homeschoolers have a more varied and rich social life than public schoolers, who only interact with their "peers". Not to mention the acedemic advantages. 80% of homeschoolers test above their grade level. FunkyPhreshMama, if you are interested in homeschooling pm me with any questions. Good luck!
     
  6. FunkyPhreshMama

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    thanks mtn! i was worried she woldnt get enough interaction with other kids... i guess she wold get plenty at festivals and parks and in a dance class or a club :) i may pm you later....
     
  7. Dakota's Mom

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    I think one of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is that kids learn to socialize with all ages. In third grade at school, they learn how to socialize with third graders. My granchildren socialize with adults and teenagers, and kids their own age, and babies. We plan to homeschool Dakota when the time comes. Actually we do homeschool him because parents are a child's first teachers. He's learning from us every day. We just won't be putting him in a box when the state says he is school age. Now please don't take offense if your kids are in school. If you made a consious choice to use the school system than good for you. But don't just send your kids to school because everyone else does. Make the best choice for your kids and your family.

    Kathi
     
  8. mtnhighgirl

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    I'm getting so excited to homeschool this year! I spent the last two days organizing our "classroom" area, making lesson plans and schedules, researching projects. I quit my job today, so I can be a full time homeschooling mama this year!:) Last year I tried to work and homeschool....we're still finishing Social Studies. This year I will have more time to do extra studies in poetry, music, art, French & Spanish, Native Studies and a monthly unit study. We'll start off with the Solar System as our first unit study. My friend has a telescope that we're going to use and I found a cool art project that ties in with it all. My daughter wants to study the history of rock & roll after watching "School of Rock", so I'm preparing that, starting with blues and jazz, working our way to Elvis, Buddy Holly, then The Doors, Jimi Hendrix......it's gonna be the coolest class! I learn so much with my daughter, it benefits us both.
     
  9. Dakota's Mom

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    Both of those units sound so interesting to study. My daughter has also been spending the last few weeks planning out her year. She is so excited to be starting with two this year. She has one in kindergarden and one in first grade. We're planning more of an unschooling program for Dakota. We're just hoping we'll have the bills paid off enough so I can stay home with him rather than trying to teach in the evenings only. So far we're only working on things like counting to 5, colors, and potty learning, and things like that.

    Kathi
     
  10. FunkyPhreshMama

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    sounds pretty great. i am gonna have to spend this year working to save money but i wold love to home school her eventually!
     
  11. mosaicthreads

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    If you enjoy spending time with your child then you will love Home educating her. We have been a Home Educating family for almost 20 years. Our children never had a problem with socialization. They interacted with adults and children of all ages on a daily basis and even got the "schoolish" type of socialization playing soccer, basketball, in gymnastics, dance and swim classes, as well in some homeschool groups. There was never a lack of socialization oppertunities.

    Beyond socialization, they have gotten an excellent education that has served them well in life. 2 have gone on to college, one graduating with his masters. :) *proud mama* I don't want to go on bragging, but you get the idea. There are many crunchy "hippy" types that have been doing this kind of thing for a long time and passing on their peaceful and loving vibes to their children in the most natural way....by living and learning along side them, with dignity and respect for the child's intellect and natural curiosity.

    Peace,
    Mosaic
     
  12. bella

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    I am about to begin my first year homeschooling my 5 yr old. As it gets closer to that time I am getting nervous. I will have him in a homeschool academy 1 day a week in order to comply with the states requirements until I get certified. So most of his work will come from them but I plan to also do other subjects in addition to that such as cooking(he is a picky eater so I'm hoping this might spark his interest in food) and dinosaurs, art ect.


    I have a spare room in my basement that I am turning into a classroom. I also have a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old, so I am also concerned with them while I teach my son. What do you other homeschoolers do with younger kids that may not be of school age yet? I thought of maybe teaching them along with him.

    Also for those whos kids have been HS'd from the beginning did you have trouble with them not listening to you as a "teacher"? I can use any and all advice.

    I thought that maybe I would break the day up like for instance: Start schooling after breakfast for a couple hours, take a break ~1 hr? snack, then school for another hour or 2. What do you all think?
    Thanks
     
  13. mtnhighgirl

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    Congrats! Don't worry too much, I'm sure you'll do fine. I plan out our school day similar to public schools:

    8-10am Math, Reading/Writing, Spelling and Journal Writing
    10-10:30am Recess/Snack
    10:30-12:30pm Unit Studies, Art or Music, Languages
    12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break
    1:30-2:30pm Social Studies or Science or Native Studies
    2:30-3:30pm Exercise/Gym

    We don't always stick to the schedule, there's room to adjust and be spontaneous, but I find that we work better if we have a basic gameplan in place.


     
  14. mosaicthreads

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    My children have been educated at home right from birth and I have always been thier parent not their teacher, so the issue of them listening to me as a teacher has never come up in the last 25 years. The world is their teacher, I'm just here to offer suggestions, explain things, explore their interests and share with them the things I'm excited about. It has worked for us extreamly well. When they are ready to learn something they learn it fast because it is their interest not something someone else decided they needed to know at this point in time. KWIM?

    May I suggest you consider a more relaxed style of home education. I don't want to offend anyone, but I have seen so many parents burn out by trying to "do school" at home. Especially with babies and toddlers to care for also. It doesn't have to be that way and it can be so much fun to just live and learn along side your child. Have you read any of John Holt's works? Here are couple of web sites if you are interested.

    http://www.holtgws.com/

    http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/index.html

    http://www.nhen.org/ National Home Education Network
    We’re changing the way the world sees homeschooling!

    Whatever you decide to do....I wish you joy and peace in your journey!!
     
  15. kitty fabulous

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    my son is homeschooled, and i have to admit he socializes better than i did. i don't think school provides a very healthy or natural social environment. unschooling is working really well for us. my son has certain interests, and rather than trying to so sit-down "lessons" at home, i provide him with the tools he needs (books, computer programs, videos, craft supplies,etc.) and just let him go at it, giving a little nudge here & there to drive a point home if necessary. occaisonally we do projects together, like baking muffins to cover math/reading/science/health/life skills, and we have frequent discussion on topics that interest him. a few days ago he saw a cartoon with an anteater in it. a hill of ants was waging war against an anteater. we looked up anteaters on the internet. the cartoon also led to a brief, basic discussion on war and peace, and a bit of history, since i told him a little about WWII, which was when the cartoon was made. my one concern about this method of learning for us is that he spends more time in front of a screen than i am comfortable with. i am very fearful that i won't be able to continue homeschooling after the divorce. :(
     
  16. BlackHoodedCrow

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    I was homeschooled because my parents moved around so much, including different countries. So life was my classroom.
    Nothing like studying ancient Rome and actually being there!



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