Homeschool Chat Part III

[Nanu57v]

Which year are you going with? We have P3/4 and P4/5 for this coming year.

We are going to do Core B with Grade 2 Readers. My DD is 6 (need to update my signature) but she reads on a 4th grade level. We were going to do Grade 3 readers, but the LA for Grade 3 readers is too advanced for her. I've had it in my shopping cart a few months...with a purchase that big, I don't want to make the wrong decision! Someone had mentioned I could use the Grade 3 readers and a "non-Sonlight" LA program...so many choices! We are starting with Singapore 1B. I had also considered doing Core A, but don't know how long I"ll get to HS, and I heard Core B is really good

 

[mommyof2princesses]

We are Rocky River Academy....we used to live in a neighborhood called Rocky River Crossing, so we sent with it. The girls had crazy names at first, but I want to graduate them from our homeschool, so we opted for something we could put on a diploma!

We homeschool year round and take off a day or week when we need. That frees us up for Disney and other great trips! We are just finishing up our madatory testing for the year, but both girls are not through with all their work this year!

I am interested in hearing about Moving beyond the page. We did sonlight this year but it seemed like too much to get done each day!

 

[chicagoshannon]

We are going to do Core B with Grade 2 Readers. My DD is 6 (need to update my signature) but she reads on a 4th grade level. We were going to do Grade 3 readers, but the LA for Grade 3 readers is too advanced for her. I've had it in my shopping cart a few months...with a purchase that big, I don't want to make the wrong decision! Someone had mentioned I could use the Grade 3 readers and a "non-Sonlight" LA program...so many choices! We are starting with Singapore 1B. I had also considered doing Core A, but don't know how long I"ll get to HS, and I heard Core B is really good

I think that's probably smart. I hear a lot of complaints about Core K/A. I have that at home for 2012. lol I think Sonlights LA doesn't match very well with their reading levels. I know Madeline is ready for Core 1 readers but still not really up to Core K/A LA yet. We won't be using their LA either.

 

[chicagoshannon]

We are Rocky River Academy....we used to live in a neighborhood called Rocky River Crossing, so we sent with it. The girls had crazy names at first, but I want to graduate them from our homeschool, so we opted for something we could put on a diploma!

We homeschool year round and take off a day or week when we need. That frees us up for Disney and other great trips! We are just finishing up our madatory testing for the year, but both girls are not through with all their work this year!

I am interested in hearing about Moving beyond the page. We did sonlight this year but it seemed like too much to get done each day!

ooh I like that name and idea. Our subdivsion is called Fieldstone. Maybe we'll use that as our school name.

 

[jacksmomma]

I have thought about using a landmark from where we live as our homeschool name, but I would like to move in the next 2-3 years. The area where we are now does not have any great names or nicknames that I am fond of.

 

[MommyBell08]

X-cited! Just ordered Sonlight P4-5 for my DS... Cant wait to start!

 

[jt'smom]

i am in need of homeschool etiquette advice i am homeschooling my 15 y.o. son for the first time, and have joined the local groups in my area. i'm finding though, that there is not a lot of high school students, more elementary and early middle school age. i know there are high school homeschoolers in my town, but there aren't really any age-appropriate social opportunities for them to get together without it becoming taken over by parents who want to include the 11-12 y.o. set, because they have them working at high school level curriculum.

i know this sounds awful, and i don't mean it to, but there is a BIG difference in emotional development in an 11 y.o. and a 16 y.o. i was talking to another mom about this, and she told me that the reason why they haven't been able to establish a strong high school level group is for that very reason.

ok, i'm prepared for flames, but do you guys have any suggestions for how to navigate this type of issue without causing hard feelings? i really think there is a significant group of under-served high school age kids in my groups, and i would love to try and form a "sub-group" for them to participate in activities aimed at their level and interests. thanks for any suggestions!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

i am in need of homeschool etiquette advice i am homeschooling my 15 y.o. son for the first time, and have joined the local groups in my area. i'm finding though, that there is not a lot of high school students, more elementary and early middle school age. i know there are high school homeschoolers in my town, but there aren't really any age-appropriate social opportunities for them to get together without it becoming taken over by parents who want to include the 11-12 y.o. set, because they have them working at high school level curriculum.

i know this sounds awful, and i don't mean it to, but there is a BIG difference in emotional development in an 11 y.o. and a 16 y.o. i was talking to another mom about this, and she told me that the reason why they haven't been able to establish a strong high school level group is for that very reason.

ok, i'm prepared for flames, but do you guys have any suggestions for how to navigate this type of issue without causing hard feelings? i really think there is a significant group of under-served high school age kids in my groups, and i would love to try and form a "sub-group" for them to participate in activities aimed at their level and interests. thanks for any suggestions!

I have to say that this is common. We have the same issues here and right now my dd16 has no real local homeschool friends. Most of her friends are from our old town (we just moved a year ago.) Even the new local prom had issues...was supposed to be for kids over 14. But somehow the 11, 12 and 13 year olds got them to make an exception. There is no reason for kids that young to be at a prom! DD did not go when she found out it was becoming yet another activity that was taken over by the younger crowd.

Check the local community college. Many home school kids take classes there starting at 16 and you may be able to hook up there instead!

The same group also takes over many of the educational groups they try to form, and within weeks it becomes a hang out instead of what it was originally planned for. A philosophy club recently became a "hang out at the mall" club. The original members were quite upset...but it is the parents to blame.

Good luck!

 

[danjoealexis3006]

At our church the kids go into the "Youth Group" at the end of 5th grade. The grade range is 5-12th. To me that is too big of a age range. Because there are more high schoolers that younger kids my ds only goes to meetings that include religion class (dad makes him go). He really feels like the odd man out right now. So I guess we are experiencing the samething only backwards!

 

[axpo23]

I hope this group isn't closed yet?? Hi! My name is Stephanie. I see you are on Part 3, so I am sure you are all pretty close by now. I've recently joined DIS and just found this thread. I'm going to back to the original to read, but thought I'd pop over here, ask if I could join and introduce myself just in case.

I have three kids, DD (7 1/2) (That 1/2 is important, right!!) DS1 4 and DS2, 2.5, We've been homeschooling from the beginning and I just love it. I found DIS bc we're planning our very first Disney World trip in November 2012, but realize this is so much more. We use mostly My Father's World with other things and hope to begin DD's 3rd grade year the second (ish) week of July. DS1 will be more concentrated preschool this year. Our family vacation this year is the first week September in OBX, so I'd like to get some school in before we take a big break.

I hope I can join and I'd love to chat with other moms. It's so important to support other homeschooling moms! Thanks so much.

 

[axpo23]

My Border's Educator Card says that we are the Lastname School For Wayward Children!

Ha! That's funny! Do the employees read it when you present it to them?

We have a name, but we don't really use it. In April 2010, my husband started his own software development company named, 30 Cubits, LLC. So, we're 30 Cubits Academy, with the hopes that at least one of the kids will want to learn part of the family business.

 

[Mouseketeer67]

I hope this group isn't closed yet?? Hi! My name is Stephanie. I see you are on Part 3, so I am sure you are all pretty close by now. I've recently joined DIS and just found this thread. I'm going to back to the original to read, but thought I'd pop over here, ask if I could join and introduce myself just in case.

I have three kids, DD (7 1/2) (That 1/2 is important, right!!) DS1 4 and DS2, 2.5, We've been homeschooling from the beginning and I just love it. I found DIS bc we're planning our very first Disney World trip in November 2012, but realize this is so much more. We use mostly My Father's World with other things and hope to begin DD's 3rd grade year the second (ish) week of July. DS1 will be more concentrated preschool this year. Our family vacation this year is the first week September in OBX, so I'd like to get some school in before we take a big break.

I hope I can join and I'd love to chat with other moms. It's so important to support other homeschooling moms! Thanks so much.

Welcome to the group. We are a very diverse group of Dis Homeschoolers.
If we can be of help, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[axpo23]

Welcome to the group. We are a very diverse group of Dis Homeschoolers.
If we can be of help, don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you! That's very kind!

 

[Razorback family]

We are going to do Core B with Grade 2 Readers. My DD is 6 (need to update my signature) but she reads on a 4th grade level. We were going to do Grade 3 readers, but the LA for Grade 3 readers is too advanced for her. I've had it in my shopping cart a few months...with a purchase that big, I don't want to make the wrong decision! Someone had mentioned I could use the Grade 3 readers and a "non-Sonlight" LA program...so many choices! We are starting with Singapore 1B. I had also considered doing Core A, but don't know how long I"ll get to HS, and I heard Core B is really good

I love the Sonlight readers, but wanted to say from my experience with them, the content/subject matter can be difficult for a younger child that may be able to read at the higher levels. If you haven't ordered your curriculum yet, you can always check out some of the books at the level that you're considering from your library and see what your DD thinks of them/ how well she understands them. HTH

 

[Pimama]

Hello all, glad to have found you. I've been homeschooling for 7 years and have five children ages 3 mo. to 16. (one of these days I'll do a proper siggy but I'm new to this forum stuff and learning when I can find time). I hope to go back and see what you've all been talking about but those fun TR keep sucking me in. I get to enjoy the Dis when I'm nursing but try to stop when he's done and get back to work.

My question to you all is- what do you do with your old curriculum? I try to pass on what I can but have not made the time to do a used fair and have missed them all this year. I'm thinking about trying eBay but it seems like a lot of work and wonder if it's worth the time. Sometimes I just want to drop it all off at Goodwill and be done with it!!

What do you do?

 

[Nanu57v]

I love the Sonlight readers, but wanted to say from my experience with them, the content/subject matter can be difficult for a younger child that may be able to read at the higher levels. If you haven't ordered your curriculum yet, you can always check out some of the books at the level that you're considering from your library and see what your DD thinks of them/ how well she understands them. HTH

Yeah, she's read some of them already...we're only going up 1 grade level, so its not too much of a jump. Now I'm anxious for my stuff to arrive.

 

[axpo23]

Hello all, glad to have found you. I've been homeschooling for 7 years and have five children ages 3 mo. to 16. (one of these days I'll do a proper siggy but I'm new to this forum stuff and learning when I can find time). I hope to go back and see what you've all been talking about but those fun TR keep sucking me in. I get to enjoy the Dis when I'm nursing but try to stop when he's done and get back to work.

My question to you all is- what do you do with your old curriculum? I try to pass on what I can but have not made the time to do a used fair and have missed them all this year. I'm thinking about trying eBay but it seems like a lot of work and wonder if it's worth the time. Sometimes I just want to drop it all off at Goodwill and be done with it!!

What do you do?

Hi! I've kept most of it bc I know I'll need it for the younger ones and I don't want to buy it over. However, some I've passed on to friends to use and then give back when I need it or I have donated the stuff I don't need. I've thought about selling it. I really haven't gone that route, bc I don't know how much it's worth it. I'd rather give it to someone I know can use it.

 

[Nanu57v]

My first box day!

 

[chicagoshannon]

My first box day!

Have fun!

Anyone ever order from Timberdoodle? I'm contemplating getting their baby and/or toddler core for DS to keep him occupied while I try to teach DD.

 

[MiniGirl]

Have fun!

Anyone ever order from Timberdoodle? I'm contemplating getting their baby and/or toddler core for DS to keep him occupied while I try to teach DD.

No, but many people on TWTM forum love Timberdoodle. In fact, someone posted they were having $2.99 shipping on all orders over $120. It expires tonight though.


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