Homeschool Chat Part III

[antree]

Does anyone have the website for the Disney books on Epcot and the countries, that some of the home-schoolers were using for school?

Thanks

 

[ethansmommy]

Hello everyone. I am considering home schooling my son starting next year (he will be starting kindergarten) and I dont know where to start. We live in NY and I am not sure how things work in our state. Can anyone point me in a direction of where to start or does anyone have any advice for me? The main reason I am considering this is because my son was bullied last year in Pre-k. It wasnt just name calling or not sharing it was physical attacks in Pre-k!!! I never would have thought that I would go to pick up my son and find him with a huge bump and cut on his forehead because a little boy decided to hit him in the head with a toy. Another thing that was shocking was the language that was being used by this little boy. Needless to say the school was less than helpfull and it has really made me think about homeschooling. So please if anyone has any advice for me I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[DawnM]

When is your next trip?

We are going in October.

I wouldn't mind meeting but I think we are from all over. I am in the Charlotte area.

Dawn

I didn't realize there were so many from NC on this thread -- we should organize a h/s get-together. Hmm. Where would we go?

Oh, okay -- let's go to Disney! It's the only logical choice, after all...

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

Hello everyone. I am considering home schooling my son starting next year (he will be starting kindergarten) and I dont know where to start. We live in NY and I am not sure how things work in our state. Can anyone point me in a direction of where to start or does anyone have any advice for me?

Check out your state laws here. It's a broad overview -- from there, I'd branch off and find local peeps to get started. Have fun!

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

When is your next trip?

We are going in October.

I wouldn't mind meeting but I think we are from all over. I am in the Charlotte area.

Dawn

Unfortunately, I don't think we're going to make it down until next fall. I'm having serious withdrawal, too!

You're right about being from all over -- I've "met" a lot of Carolinians here on the DIS, and we seem to reach from mountains to sea, South and North Carolina. Hope to run into you some time -- maybe we'll give you a shout when we're over in the Charlotte area; our boys are about the same age.

 

[DawnM]

Send me a PM if you are coming down. Where do you live?

I really want to go in the fall because we want to use our GAD passes! Oct is the last time DH can go until after the new year due to work schedules.

Dawn

Unfortunately, I don't think we're going to make it down until next fall. I'm having serious withdrawal, too!

You're right about being from all over -- I've "met" a lot of Carolinians here on the DIS, and we seem to reach from mountains to sea, South and North Carolina. Hope to run into you some time -- maybe we'll give you a shout when we're over in the Charlotte area; our boys are about the same age.

 

[MomofSixinSC]

If there is an NC get together, I might be able to make it, if you aren't opposed to Southerners. (Actually, I'm from Jersey, as you can tell by my big hair.) Anyway, if you meet in the Charlotte area, I might be able to take a day trip with the children up that way. We are about 90 minutes away.

 

[adisneymama]

I guess I forgot to subscribe to the new thread! Ack....

The question I get asked the most is, "So how is THAT going?"! You know, in that, ARE YOU NUTS!!!!, tone! I just say it is wonderful and we are LOVING it! It works great for our family!!! Or if I am especially perturbed(LOL is that even a word!) I will tell them about my DD7's epilepsy and how dangerous it could be for her at school. That usually ends the conversation!

That is basically my response as well. Although, in TX more and more people are pulling their kids out of public schools to homeschool so I'm not getting as many comments. There was even a special on the news about it!

 

[MissChris]

Editted becasue my big fingers hit something and removed the first part of my thought: Have you thought of doing Five in a Row? Might be the perfect blend of "doing school" andreading together for you. I did it with my olders when theyy were young and we all really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to doing with my youngest (with the oldest's help) when she starts "school".

I just took a look and it looks really fun. Thanks for the tip

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

Send me a PM if you are coming down. Where do you live?

I'm over in Raleigh.

If there is an NC get together, I might be able to make it, if you aren't opposed to Southerners. (Actually, I'm from Jersey, as you can tell by my big hair.) Anyway, if you meet in the Charlotte area, I might be able to take a day trip with the children up that way. We are about 90 minutes away.

We're tied up through the end of October with the kids' football schedule (TOTALLY putting a cramp on my camping desires...boo). But after that I know I'm going to have the urge to hit the road!

 

[ilovepete]

Had a cool homeschool field trip today to a printing press, it was really great! If you have one in your area, check it out.

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

My children did a homeschool class today at the LEGO Learning Center. They both loved it and I got some exercise in walking the mall- lol.

If you have a LEGO store in your area, check it out. It was a great value.

 

[dis-happy]

My children did a homeschool class today at the LEGO Learning Center. They both loved it and I got some exercise in walking the mall- lol.

If you have a LEGO store in your area, check it out. It was a great value.

I signed up for this locally a couple of weeks ago. They are doing a program every month and we're super excited to be doing this!! My ds is a Lego maniac.

 

[Denine]

vacationeducationbooks.com is the place for the Disney eduation books.

Only a few more days until we leave for Homeschool Days in Williamsburg!

 

[bear74]

vacationeducationbooks.com is the place for the Disney eduation books.

Only a few more days until we leave for Homeschool Days in Williamsburg!

thank you

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

vacationeducationbooks.com is the place for the Disney eduation books.

Only a few more days until we leave for Homeschool Days in Williamsburg!

We will be in Williamsburg for HS days too! We are very excited. We are staying at the Great Wolf Lodge with their awesome Homeschool rates. Hope to see you there.

 

[antree]

Had a cool homeschool field trip today to a printing press, it was really great! If you have one in your area, check it out.

My son would love that, how did you find it? Was it with a group?

Thanks

 

[Denine]

We will be in Williamsburg for HS days too! We are very excited. We are staying at the Great Wolf Lodge with their awesome Homeschool rates. Hope to see you there.

We will be there Sunday through Friday then going to Richmond for the weekend to stay with friends. We are at a Residence Inn. We stayed there last time and it was nice.

We will be spending a lot of time at the plantation and the other programs, so maybe we will run into each other.

 

[ilovepete]

My son would love that, how did you find it? Was it with a group?

Thanks

Actually it was one of the moms in our group. She is publishing a book and asked the people doing it if we could tour the place. They are local to us but print national brands, magazines, books, etc. It was super cool.

 

[Srackangast]

I'm over in Raleigh.



We're tied up through the end of October with the kids' football schedule (TOTALLY putting a cramp on my camping desires...boo). But after that I know I'm going to have the urge to hit the road!

Would love to meet some new people...We live right outside Charlotte.