Homeschool Chat

[gerberdaisy1234]

Actually I guess it is 2 stems fused as one but it still pretty cool

 

[Denine]

I am back from a fabulous vacation at WDW!

Back to school today.

I was wondering about Homeschool Days in September. I was looking at the website and wanted to register, but all it had was ticket packages. We have annual passes and don't need tickets, so how do I register?

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Actually I guess it is 2 stems fused as one but it still pretty cool

Whatever you call it--it's cool!! I love that picture!! Thanks for sending it to us!


Denine! How was the trip!? Hopefully not too big of crowds!!!!

 

[Denine]

Our trip was awesome! DD got to be picked for Jedi training and to fight a pirate in Captain Jack's show at the MK. She was so excited. She has wanted to do both for a long time, but never got picked.

 

[Denine]

OK, I found the information for tickets for HS days in WDW. They are $16 per ticket. Now, do I need a ticket for DD plus 2 parents or just DD?

 

[graygables]

OK, I found the information for tickets for HS days in WDW. They are $16 per ticket. Now, do I need a ticket for DD plus 2 parents or just DD?

We had to have a ticket for each person who attended the event in January. The speaker was Vicky Beeching and she talked about CS Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia. My girls had a fabulous time. They also received a bag of Narnia goodies (CD, poster, trading cards), be warned, though, that it was one per family, so that didn't go over very well with 4 daughters who love Narnia...

 

[Denine]

We had to have a ticket for each person who attended the event in January. The speaker was Vicky Beeching and she talked about CS Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia. My girls had a fabulous time. They also received a bag of Narnia goodies (CD, poster, trading cards), be warned, though, that it was one per family, so that didn't go over very well with 4 daughters who love Narnia...

Thanks! I will buy 3 tickets then. DD is too young for the YES programs still. At least we only have 1 child, so no fighting over stuff.

 

[littlepeppers]

We are homeschooling our oldest starting late July.

We are taking the family to DW Sept/Oct. I hope we can make it an educational experience also. This will be our oldest childs 4th trip and our little one's 2nd trip.

We would love to hear any tips on making DW and educational experience w/o it taking away from the outing.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

We are homeschooling our oldest starting late July.

We are taking the family to DW Sept/Oct. I hope we can make it an educational experience also. This will be our oldest childs 4th trip and our little one's 2nd trip.

We would love to hear any tips on making DW and educational experience w/o it taking away from the outing.

Glad to have you!! I have to ask...did your name have anything to do with the book, The Five Little Peppers....? Just curious, I loved that book as a kid!!!! also, we are kinda neighbors--I am on the East side of Texas-bout an hour from Lake Charles. We also start school in late July. Weather dictated!!!! anyway....to answer your concern-OF COURSE you can make Disney educational. You can always study a little about each country in the World Showcase Pavilion before you go, and then let them learn a few more interesting facts when you get there. You can hang out for a bit in the Innoventions part of Ecpot and learn a little there too!!!

Animal Kingdom has some neat places where you can learn about different animals/species. The Flights of Wonder (bird show) is really neat and they pick up tidbits about different bird species.

Of course, math for meals, and figuring out time between rides and such are always handy. My middle son is getting into timing things with his watch lately! Our last trip he timed how long it took from place to place. I can tell you exactly how long it is from the TTC to our room at the Poly. He made sure to tell me EVERY night! There have been books mentioned on here, I forget the website, but I think they are called Vacation Education (someone help me out here). A family created these to enhance their vacations since they are homeschoolers too. Wanted to make the most of the trip.

I know somewhere they were offering a station where kids could work with a chef. I don't know if they are still doing that or not. That would be cool! Okay, well, hope I could help you a little bit!!!! These ladies have some awesome ideas!!!!

 

[Lindabelle]

Wow! I just found this thread, and it is so great to know there are so many other home school families on this board! We have been homeschooling for 8 years and been to WDW more times than I can count, but this is the first time I've heard of their Home Schooling Days. Does anyone know where I could find out the dates for 2010? It sounds like a great program.

 

[wvdislover]

Unfortunately, they don't schedule them this far out. They've actually only recently scheduled the dates for this September (9/21-22). Typically, the Homeschool Days are held in September and January (near MLK holiday).

Glad you found us! Hope you'll hang around! Welcome!

 

[NHWX]

Next year, I'm trying to use an old copy of Biology: Concepts and Connections by Campbell and Reece for my ninth grader. I'm using an old edition because I found it for $10 at a bookstore, rather than paying $$$ for a new one.

But I'm not too confident of myself so I'd like to find the teacher's textbook and any associated books that the publisher offered in 2003. Does anyone know where I can find this? I've tried searching the publisher's website and ended up with a stacked array of confusing windows. Or better yet, what might be available for sale? For cheap?

Thanks,

NHWX

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

Next year, I'm trying to use an old copy of Biology: Concepts and Connections by Campbell and Reece for my ninth grader. I'm using an old edition because I found it for $10 at a bookstore, rather than paying $$$ for a new one.

But I'm not too confident of myself so I'd like to find the teacher's textbook and any associated books that the publisher offered in 2003. Does anyone know where I can find this? I've tried searching the publisher's website and ended up with a stacked array of confusing windows. Or better yet, what might be available for sale? For cheap?

Thanks,

NHWX

Hi I don't know about the program but found some really good resources.
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,080536627X,00+en-USS_01DBC.html#
This is a webpage that will give you ISBN #s for resources related to that book.
http://www.abebooks.com/book/Instructors-Guide-to-Text-and-Media/9780805368031
This is abebooks.com after I put in the ISBN # for Instructores Guide to Text and Media- really cheap books.

You can search for other ISBNs that you are interested in. Good luck and hope this helps.

 

[NHWX]

I just ordered the instructor's manual for $3.97, including shipping. I'm thrilled!

NHWX

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

Glad you were able to use info

 

[NHWX]

Oh, and while I was finding extra cheap books I also ordered the instructor's manual for the labs too. Personally, I like directions. I'm married to a man and have two sons who would much rather figure it out than read the directions. But all those manuals will make me feel good.

NHWX

 

[littlepeppers]

Next year, I'm trying to use an old copy of Biology: Concepts and Connections by Campbell and Reece for my ninth grader. I'm using an old edition because I found it for $10 at a bookstore, rather than paying $$$ for a new one.

But I'm not too confident of myself so I'd like to find the teacher's textbook and any associated books that the publisher offered in 2003. Does anyone know where I can find this? I've tried searching the publisher's website and ended up with a stacked array of confusing windows. Or better yet, what might be available for sale? For cheap?

Thanks,

NHWX

If you have any questions during the course, I'm a certified Biology teacher. I just hung that hat up.

Jennifer

 

[lori1043]

Hey Jennifer-another south Louisiana chic!!! We are in Covington and have a fabulous homeschool association. If you live nearby I can help you out....

On another note, to my southeast Texas homeschool Dis'ers-I am moving your way! I have no idea where we will live in the Houston area but we really wanna live as close to home as possible, so any suggestions on east/northeast Houston would be greatly appreciated. We do not have to commute so living further out is preferrred, but somehwere within 10-15 minutes from Stuffmart and Target is our plan.

DH got a job!!!

I will be needing a Christian based(mutidenominational- we are methodist, but I like a sweet mix of good ole Christian homeschoolers) homeschool association with a co-op for art and other fun subjects. We will probably be doing many field trips to start out our new adventure to get to know the area and excite my youngest about this move.

We are very nervous and hate leaving home. We have been in this home for 10 years and have brought home our youngest here and battled leukemia here with our oldest. Plus we will be 5 hours further from the Mouse.

I will probably work on a contract basis(as a cardiac sonographer) or at a church or something-or not at all. I work about 1 day a week down here, but the new job has brought some new possible scenarios-all I know is I wanna get home often(roadtrip!) to family and be able to afford a vacation here and there-so that is what I will be aiming for-the vacation $$!!!

Thank you so much-Lori

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

hey Lori!! Glad to see you'll be comin' our way!!!! I really don't have any idea what to say about where you should move tho'. I know lots of people that live in the Kingwood/Atascasita area love it there. My SIL used to live over there---I don't know if that's geographically where you need to be. Also, Beltway 8 has some great looking subdivisions...and close to Bush Airport!!! But, as far as Houston itself....not sure. i just know I cringe thinkin' about that traffic! Ha!!! But, at least you won't be fighting the morning rush since you are a homeschooler. When will the move take place? Keep us posted!!

 

[lori1043]

Well, he will not be going downtown except for occasional meetings, he will office near wherever we get a house. I am glad of this so we do not have to deal with too much traffic. Right now we live about 40 minutes outside of New Orleans and would like the same type community we live in now as far as not having to deal with too much traffic and living 10 minutes away from wherever he would office at. Not country, not city.

And we'd prefer the east side of the city for weekend runs home to family.

I hope we find a place that fits this, or as close too.

I will check out the areas you mentioned-thank you!

Lori