I got a copy of encyclopedia britanica for the computer, and let DS use that for most things he needs to look up. Otherwise, I actually do the...
Have them watch educational videos while you pack. That way, they're still learnig something. ;) Last year, when my baby was born, I took 4 weeks...
If anyone were ever to get rude about homeschooling to me (which hasn't happened yet), I would tell them that I meet all legal requirements to...
That lawsuit is for a different incident... The fact that this has happened more than once is awful.
Apparently, that was a special needs kid. This happened in my state, let me look hothead story for more info. ETA: I couldn't find anything to...
SOS 2008 doesnt work with windows 7. You'll need a new installation disc. The disc alone is $50, but if you buy an elective, like the history of...
I would make an audio or video recording and burn it to a cd or DVD. Then keep that in he portfolio, and/or with a picture of your child...
Yeah, they look really good. DS wants to read Animal Farm this year. And the study guide looks like it will really help him understand the...
BTW, here is the site for the literature study guides. They're free to use, and they're all in PDF format. I'm pretty sure all of these books are...
Thanks everyone. For either laterthis year, or next year, I plan on using study guides for some classic literature books that I found on a book...
Thanks ladies! I know he is retaining what he reads, because he tells me about every ing that happens in the books, but I guess a...
Can you hand deliver the letter to the school/school board? Ever state is different, so I don't know exactly how it works where you are. Call...
I was just discussing with DH how happy I was that DS has read 9 books this month. He is reading A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket....
I started my first year of homeschooling 9 months pregnant. It worked out, even with a newborn. Now I'm on year 2, and we are loving it. My DS...
Yes, make a chore list for the kids! I have my 11 yr old doing all kinds of chores first thing in the morning before breakfast. Make your DH a...
I started my 1st homeschool year with a newborn too, although I only have one older child. Suggestions I can make: don't try to do every subject...
I'm using Rosetta stone, and I like it. I used Fluenz Spanish last year, and that's also a great program. I speak Spanish though, so I can...
You should look for an evaluator who is used to evaluating homeschoolers. Your evaluator should not put a grade level or any test scores on the...
Does your city have any community teams? Do you have a local community center? Does your state allow homeschoolers to participate in public...
http://www.fpea.com/find-your-district/ Here is a list of the different districts in Florida. The link for your district will have lists to help...
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