I can't contribute to your question, as mine are 12,10,9. Thinking about high school is SCARY!! --and it's coming up fast-2yrs. I wish you well in settling on a curriculum.
artsygirl, I've done various things: Tole painting, wreaths, swags, some "quilt" stuff. I put it in quotes because I really can't sew, but I can do straight lines around things, and make wall hanging quilt-type-things! Many years ago, before I started homeschooling, I did home craft shows. Whoever had the home show would get 10% of the total sales when it was over. I did pretty well with that, but it certainly kept me busy! I like all your stuff! It's neat, and there's so much of it! And I love that your dd makes stuff to sell too! How old is she? My dd10 and I make lots of stuff (including doing scrapbooking), but I don't think I have the energy or know-how to price it and put it on-line! Mine is boring compared to yours anyway, but we have a lot of fun! She actually asked if we could take our stuff to the local farmers market....maybe we should see about it! I recently made more room for my scrapbook stuff, cuz that's actually what I do most right now. I was so excited to have more space! How's your basement coming along?
Keep it up Artsy! My mother was an artist, we grew up with a love for it because she was always creating.. she did sculpting for several years, she said my dad never appreciated her work, my step dad did though. My mom was also a painter, and crafter, she created a precious angel inside of ornaments for each of us kids. I always told her she should do them up for sale but she never thought she was good enough... now she is up painting with Jesus! I bet she is putting some beautiful colors in heaven!
OK, all you creaqtive types! Check this out: http://www.skeelhaven.com/ This is my friend Judy's web site. She makes artsy-type dolls, and travels all around the country teaching doll making. She and her husband Craig have been friends since High School; I use to give Craig advice on his love life when I was a Senior and he a lowly Spphmore. (And he had the nerve to throw it all back in my face when my boyfriend and I were having trouble, lol!)
very creative! they are similar in style to my moms angles, only they were inside ornaments I still dont know how she did it! Lol
I'm back. I forgot about this discussion until I started worrying today about what to get at next week's conference. I think I'm here: (LA) World Literature (no curriculum chosen yet; maybe Abeka? Any others?) (M) Scott Foresman Algebra 1 (S) Apologia Biology (if we ever finish this yrs Phys Sci:roll (SS) World History - thinking Mystery of History?? (FR) French I (no curriculum chosen) (Bible) (Not sure. If I do MOH and supplement to it, it will be covered. A friend recommended Christian Liberty Press, Old Testament. Anyone tried that one?) (LA) We might be adding in either Comp/writing/grammar or a Shakespeare course. I need recommendations for both.) So, I guess I still need suggestions. :lol:
LA (English/Grammar)---I still recommend Rod & Staff. May need to start a couple of levels lower than the grade she's at. They're tough, cuz they start young! But they really learn their stuff! Then you can add a Shakespeare course/section in to complete it. There's also Vocabulary from Classical Roots. There are different levels of that, and they really learn well! http://www.epsbooks.com/dynamic/catalog/program.asp?seriesonly=2252M We did the lower level Bible from Christian Liberty--about 2nd through 6th grade levels, and we liked those. But I haven't had experience with the higher level ones. This is one Jackie (I think) recommended--the Notgrass World History/Literature. I think it looks better than A Beka, but that's jmho. http://www.notgrass.com/world-history-high-school-curriculum.php For French--Do you guys have a community class thing? Oh, what's it called? It's where teachers charge a minimal fee for teaching a night class once or twice a week for the community. I took some Spanish that way. Both times I took it there were highschool age kids in the classes to help them learn the language better, and to have a real person teaching them, so if they got stuck on something with their other work, they could ask the teacher at the night class. So if you had something like Rosetta Stone, and have a once a week evening class, that could do it. I know that Power-Glide (which my kids happened not to like, but some really like it) had all the requirements for getting highschool credit for the course and what you had to do. Maybe they still do? There are newer versions now, and I know it's changed since then, so I'm not sure how they approach that part now.
i'm going to look up all these programs you listed! I've not heard of any of them. Except I did see Jackie's note about NotGrass. It's didn't stand out to me. I like the MOH better. 'll have to go look at NotGrass again though. I'll also check with our community center to see if there is a local class. That would be wonderful!
MOH you can use for different ages. For me, that's one of its biggest draws. But I think I will eventually want something that is geared more for high school. That's what I'm considering Notgrass for. I'm hoping it's something Rachael can eventually do on her own. I could never see using Notgrass for even middle school age.
Yes, I think they do. But if someone hasn't taken that English before, they'll probably have to start back a level (grade) or two, so it could still be used and counted if that's the level you're at.
Tomorrow is the homeschool conference. I'm so nervous that I'm gonna forget what I'm looking for or there will be too many choices and I won't be able to pick. Or I will pick something and it will turn out too stale for my teenager. UGH! I'm still not set on what I want to get either. I've brought a list of what everyone has suggested I look into. I hope I can find all these history programs there to view. I love to look at things before I buy. Okay, no more worrying. Wish me luck.
Artsy, write up a list of what you want to look for, then put it in your purse or binder whatever you are taking with to take notes in... I have never been to a homeschool conference, convention or anything like that, but have been to a teachers convention and conference etc, and know that you get lots of information and notes are very important!
I take a notebook with a list. That way, I can write the prices at the different booths. Also, if you see something you are interested in, you can write what it is, where it is, and how much. Then, after thinking about it, you can go back or not.
Tm - I've been to many a conference, so we're not really taking any classes this year (DH is coming with me). We're going to the curriculum fair part. I think I'm just overthinking it. In the past, I really haven't bought tons of curriculum. At least not at full price. Plus now it all has to count for HS credits. I think that is what is making me overthink. I've got a list. I'm sure I'll be fine.Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I will write prices down. That will make me feel organized when I go and look at booths. Thanks ladies.
i wish I could go to a curric fair cause that would make it a lot easier for me too! They are all too far away .
