Homeschool Chat Part III

[Ellester]

Hi folks.... sorry if this has been answered before but 143 pages was a lot of reading. My nephew was recently given orders to Moron AB in Spain. He has a second grader and a two year old. The base is very small and only provides school for k-2. There options for grades 3 and up are to home school or send their daughter to the Navy base which is a 1hr 35 minute ride each way every day.... my niece says she will home school. Since this is new to them the googled it...lol... and needless to say there was a wealth of companies offering their product. So I thought I would come to the DISBOARDS .... friendlier group!!! So I am looking for your recommendations..... thanks

There are a ton of military homeschoolers. We are not military, but we live near Ft. Benning, GA and have met so many military families who homeschool. One consideration is whether she is considering homeschooling long term or just while they are abroad. That can impact curriculum if she wants to stay in line with DoD school scope and sequence. I would advise her to try to meet some homeschoolers where they are now and talk to the moms, look at what they use, etc. It really is wide open, from "school at home" to unschooling. It would probably help if she pick things while they are still here so they can be moved with their household goods and not shipped later. I have a third grader this year (in addition to pre-K, 7th, and 10th). We use a variety from several different curriculums. You can even homeschool for free, although that is trickier without good library access. HSLDA.org has lots of good information on getting started and she can google her home state's homeschooling organization or find a link on HSLDA's page. As an above poster said, it really depends on individual educational philosophy and goals. I'm sure if she has specific questions, someone would be happy to answer them.

 

[Ellester]

Did anyone else begin the new school year this week? We are on Day 3! We homeschool year round but this week, we introduced the new books and fresh supplies, along with a new schedule!

We go year round as well, but we did start our new planners last week. We will be taking two weeks off at the beginning of Sept. for vacation so I wanted to get some accomplished before then.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

We go year round as well, but we did start our new planners last week. We will be taking two weeks off at the beginning of Sept. for vacation so I wanted to get some accomplished before then.

Oh your vacation sounds so fun!! Will you be taking any work with you?

 

[momimouse27]

Haven't been here in a while. Excited to catch up on the last few pages!

 

[superme80]

Any tips for teaching a preschooler how to read? My son has one more year of preschool but he is almost 5. He told me he really wants to learn to read so I pulled out the sight words and started with those. Any tips on where to go from here?

What also helped us was finding a book series he liked. DS #1 loves the Beginner Berenstain Bear books. It was a great jumping off point. He also loves Leap Frog dvds.

 

[Ellester]

Oh your vacation sounds so fun!! Will you be taking any work with you?

Not much. My 15yo is taking AP European History online this year and may have some reading to do. We are cruising Alaska on the Disney Wonder!!! I am going to try to go over some of the topography and wildlife will may see with the 11 and 9 yo's before we go.

 

[MommyBell08]

Did anyone else begin the new school year this week? We are on Day 3! We homeschool year round but this week, we introduced the new books and fresh supplies, along with a new schedule!

We did! Heres DS on his first day! (I covered his name with the star) Wishing everyone a great year!

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[quandrea]

I really recommend the Bob Books, Hop on Pop, and also the Dick and Jane books. Just don't read them aloud to him have him sound them out. If he likes computer inter-actives, both of my children loved Disney's Ready to Read with Pooh. I also second the Jump Start products.

Enjoy this time, it's really exciting to watch them put it all together.

Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons. Siegfried engelmann. I have taught hundreds of children to read using this program. Using it with my three yo twins now. Phonics based, direct instruction program. Easy to use and effective

 

[momimouse27]

Not much. My 15yo is taking AP European History online this year and may have some reading to do. We are cruising Alaska on the Disney Wonder!!! I am going to try to go over some of the topography and wildlife will may see with the 11 and 9 yo's before we go.

That is awesome! You know, they will learn so much more than sitting in a classroom! My daughter is begging to go on a cruise. So exciting.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

We did! Heres DS on his first day! (I covered his name with the star) Wishing everyone a great year!

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Adorable!!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Not much. My 15yo is taking AP European History online this year and may have some reading to do. We are cruising Alaska on the Disney Wonder!!! I am going to try to go over some of the topography and wildlife will may see with the 11 and 9 yo's before we go.

Enjoy!! WE love cruising with Disney!!!!!!! Your trip sounds fantastic!!!!

 

[my4girls10]

Does anyone have a good place to get used Apologia books? We need a couple for our co-op classes this fall. I've checked Amazon, EBay and CBD, but I'm hoping someone has some other places they go for used books. TIA!

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[gerberdaisy1234]

Does anyone have a good place to get used Apologia books? We need a couple for our co-op classes this fall. I've checked Amazon, EBay and CBD, but I'm hoping someone has some other places they go for used books. TIA!

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Another good place for used books is abebooks.com Apologia tends to hold onto its value but the good news is you will get a good return when you resell them .

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[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Another good place for used books is abebooks.com Apologia tends to hold onto its value but the good news is you will get a good return when you resell them .

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Thanks for that information!! I've just grown accustomed to picking them up at conventions, that I always forget the sites online!!

 

[jacksmomma]

Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons. Siegfried engelmann. I have taught hundreds of children to read using this program. Using it with my three yo twins now. Phonics based, direct instruction program. Easy to use and effective

Have you had luck with this program and kiddos who are dyslexic?

 

[momimouse27]

Hi all

When I first pulled my son out in February, several of us had a discussion about Time 4 Learning.

Now, school is here(we are starting middle of next week) and I have ordered my books and picked my curriculum for everything but Math, for both my kids. I have looked til I'm blue in the face for Math, and checked out the Fred series suggested by some of you. But he has Asberger's and he can be very distractible. I am heavily leaning towards Time 4 Learning, because I think the animations and computer based learning would be a good fit. Refresh my memory...are any of you using it this year and are you happy with it?

My other question is about the Time 4 Learning high school curriculum. I know they've just added it. My daughter has failed Alg I twice and we retaught it this summer. So she's on to geometry, but it's going to be difficult for her. Are any of you using Time for learning with a high schooler? I may actually have her do Biology on it as well.

Thank you in advance for the any info!

 

[jdcthree]

Have you had luck with this program and kiddos who are dyslexic?

Have you ever heard of Reading Works? It uses The Writing Road to Reading and it works well for all learners, even those with challenges like dyslexia. We've had success with it.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

Does anyone have a good place to get used Apologia books? We need a couple for our co-op classes this fall. I've checked Amazon, EBay and CBD, but I'm hoping someone has some other places they go for used books. TIA!

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There are Facebook Groups of homeschoolers who resell books. I belong to one in my city where we arrange to meet to buy/sell and there is another one where people pay postage to ship.
Where are you?
I actually have h.s. physics and marine biology.

 

[disneymom3]

Does anyone have a good place to get used Apologia books? We need a couple for our co-op classes this fall. I've checked Amazon, EBay and CBD, but I'm hoping someone has some other places they go for used books. TIA!

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I have heard vegsource is a good option. I assume it's a .com I am currently looking for their Biology book.

Wondering if any of you guys have had your child take the History of Animation YES class at WDW? We have decided to arrive a day early as DD really wants to do this one. It says the parent must stay in the park, but not which park it's actually in. Thought someone on here might know.

 

[disneymom3]

I need curriculum ideas for my 9th grader who is extremely inattentive, kinesthetic learner & behind in most subjects.

Well, the good news is that my prayers are being answered! This will be my first full year of homeschooling my kiddos. Was just planning on having 3 at home, as my 14 year old ds wanted to go to high school, however...he has slowly changed his mind. While I am thrilled, I am also scared! I will have a junior, freshman, fifth grader and 2 year-old at home. The junior and fifth grader I'm not too worried about, as I've had months to think about this. Not that I've ordered any curriculum for them yet, but I'm close! .

My 14 y.o. has had an I.E.P. for the past two years and has had a para by his side every day at school. How am I going to do this? I know we probably need to get high school curriculum for him, but I really don't know that he's ready for that. If there was a way to teach him all his core subjects with a hands on curriculum, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! Any ideas, advice? Thanks so much!

I bet it won't be as scary as you think. He'll have less distractions and you have less students so the need for the para will be reduced. Two of my kids just "can't" get math unless they understand WHY it's done that way. I have found a fallen in love with the Videotext series. It is pricey, but the algebra includes pre, 1 and 2.

Is there any sort of history day in your state? Look into that and maybe he can find a project that really excites him. Or, let him pick what he wants to learn more about for history. Apologia has some very hands on science programs. Do you see him as being college bound absolutely at 18? Some of our special needs kiddos have to take academic life slower and there is nothing wrong with that.

For my very active/inattentive 13yo, he has some habits that would never work in a classroom. He does math out loud while throwing and catching a tennis ball. He spells words and does recites his memorization work while jumping on a mini tramp. What works for him will be a better option now because he doesnt have to sit still at a desk. Try letting him stand or sit on a yoga ball at the table.