honestly, I wanted to do this a few years ago... do a home ec type class with my dd and a "boys" type of class for my ds. However, that didn't pan...
Just wanted to say that my dd was that way too. When we started hs'ing ds (1/2 way through k) she was adamant that she wanted to be doing school...
We have our co-op, p.e. group and scouts (soon to be adding band to that list). Right now we're not very far from everything, but soon we'll be...
We did that (Well, our Friday was TOTALLY a free day) for the first two years up until we started co-op and I ended up counting that day as our...
I had asked about a spelling curric. recently and then came across an awesome website. I decided that instead of buying a new spelling curriculum...
hmmm, I'll have to check this out also. I'm really wanting something to build up our spelling. Realized we needed to make this a focus when one of...
Has anyone ever tried Excellence in spelling? I was just wondering what you all thought of it. Spelling is definitely an area I think we need to...
Well, since we can't pick eclectic....I would say that we're a relaxed school-at-home. We have to have the structure of the school-at-home, but...
Okay....I'm going based on my own experience, but EFC is Estimated Family Contribution I believe. With that number the college should be able to...
I would just go by how he reacts. If he's having fun, then push him with it. If he seems overwhelmed then I'd take it easier.
My problem is that he isn't even reading it. He might read one page or two, then skip a few and say that he's finished. Which doesn't work when...
I use this site: http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/learning/p/coursek.htm She gets her listing from an encyclopedia website of what should be...
I agree, math and reading. I also love Ava's suggestion of setting your goals of what specifically you want your child to learn. The rest is just...
I know what you all mean. :) You all have been a blessing to know for the past 2 years! I can bring stuff to you that I can't to my friends or the...
I can usually tell in a few weeks, but I'll hang on for a couple of months to give it a try, just to make sure it's not an off week or other...
Hi there, welcome! We used Story of the World a few years ago and had to stop (not related to the curriculum itself, but life happens). We plan...
Lindina, do you use Christian Liberty Press or Christian Light Publications?
Awesome! You should definitely check into printing them yourself!
Welcome to homeschooling and to the forum! I don't know of any full curricula that I would suggest, we're very mix/match here. What works for us...
Other than losing the game yesterday, I have taken it pretty easy on him. With all of the anger issues he has lately, and us constantly...
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