Homeschool Chat

[TSRE]

so, we're off to disney tomorrow!

we're doing disney, the beach and universal (10 days in all). we haven't packed yet either... i've never, ever, ever done this before - I'm always packed a week in advance (but then I unpack and repack at least once a day), so this time I figured I'd wait and only do it once. we'll see how much stuff I forget!

I would never have the discipline to not pack ahead of time... packing always makes the trip seem closer!

Have a great time!

 

[mariezp]

Just curious if anyone else besides me finds that because you are homeschooling and you are at home during the day that friends or family just assume that you are available anytime to be their babysitter?

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Hi everyone! I've been scanning through some of the postings here, and I thought I would ask you all for help. I have a DD in 2nd grade at ps. She is having a lot of social issues this year. There are several girls in her class that are really giving her a hard time. I have been to her teacher and the principal, but they will not change her class. They actually started a "freindship group" with different girls in the grade to teach them social skills and how to get along. She keeps asking to go to a new school next year, but I can't aford a catholic school. After reading some of the posts here, I am wondering if maybe homeschooling would be an alternative. I work full time, but my mother watches my ds during the day, so she could probably help out if I need it. I did a google search, and found PA Virtual Charter School - all material is covered, including the computer, and there is still interaction with a teacher. Does anyone have any experience with this group? Do you think this would be an option, or should I give it time and see if things get better for her next year? The principal said that the girls she is having trouble with would not be put in the same class with her next year, but I'm sure there will be other kids, and there is still lunch and recess time when they are all together. They then merge all 5 elementary schools in the district together in 4th grade and begin mixing all classes. Maybe I'm just over-reacting, but it breaks my heart to see her get off the bus near tears because these bullys tease her and try to convince the other girls in her class not to be her friend. She is very smart, and gets good grades, and she enjoys learning. I just want to do what is best for her, to give her the best education possible for her future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[adisneymama]

I started DS at the begining of the year and I felt that the entire 2nd grade was a review! In K12, 3rd grade is a big jump though. I'd read about it but didn't really believe it. The material's not necessarily harder but they are expecting them to write a lot more.

How long have you had the materials? They have a 30 day money back guarentee. If you are in that window I'd call them and switch to 3rd grade. The first couple of months are review so you should be fine.

Will they let me switch them if we have used the worksheets? I have only had them a couple of weeks. But I didn't think I could return them because she has written on the worksheets. Maybe I should call.

 

[Nicolepa]

Will they let me switch them if we have used the worksheets? I have only had them a couple of weeks. But I didn't think I could return them because she has written on the worksheets. Maybe I should call.

I have no idea. I am thru a Virtual Academy and I can get new materials at any time if the current ones are too easy. It wouldn't hurt to call and ask.

 

[mariezp]

EeyoreFan19, I cannot offer any advice on the Charter School but I did just want to welcome you to the homeschool thread and applaud your efforts to make a change in your daughter's current circumstances! Your daughter's story really hit close to home for me because when I was young MANY years ago I went through the same sort of stuff. I can specifically relate to the school bus cruelty. No child should have to go through that sort of pain yet it seems so commonplace to let them just "tough it out". Good for you for taking steps so that your daughter does not have to continue to endure things that could possibly affect her for a very long time. Providing a formal education is no doubt very important but protecting their precious little soul has got to rank way up there, as well. There are so many options available to homeschoolers these days so I pray that you will be successful in finding one that works perfectly for your family.

I have 2 children. We have homeschooled for 13 years. While it is obviously not the right choice for everyone I can say personally, that in our case, it has truly been a blessing and the best possible choice we could have made. Good luck to you and your daughter!

EnchantedTales, I also meant to respond to you a while back to applaud you as well for considering the alternative of homeschooling in order to meet your daughters needs. I've seen way too many adults see a problem with their children's education and just do nothing about it. Kudos to anyone else here on the thread, past, present or future, for putting your child's needs first!

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

Hi everyone! I've been scanning through some of the postings here, and I thought I would ask you all for help. I have a DD in 2nd grade at ps. She is having a lot of social issues this year. There are several girls in her class that are really giving her a hard time. ... She is very smart, and gets good grades, and she enjoys learning. I just want to do what is best for her, to give her the best education possible for her future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

When your child is hurting, you hurt. I do not know about the PA Charter School either but you have many options. The key is that you are willing to seek what is best (not necessarily the easiest for you) for your daughter. I pray that you will be blessed with wisdom as to the best path for your daughter.

Keep doing your research and you will know what to do.

 

[littlepeppers]

Just curious if anyone else besides me finds that because you are homeschooling and you are at home during the day that friends or family just assume that you are available anytime to be their babysitter?

This totally burns my buns.

I told a relative the other day when she dropped the hint that they didn't have anyone to watch the kids for spring break. I asked her.....What week is that again? I'm so glad that your kids are on break, but we have school 4 of those 5 days and a field triip planned with a group on the other day. Sorry we can't help, but it isn't our break yet.

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

Just curious if anyone else besides me finds that because you are homeschooling and you are at home during the day that friends or family just assume that you are available anytime to be their babysitter?

Um, yes, yes, and heck yes! To compound things, I work from home as well, so our days are pretty much filled beyond capacity. So when someone suggests I can <run errand, do task, take care of something for them, etc.>, I'm thinking, "Why, sure, I think I have some free time at 2:04 am for that."

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

My DD is in public school but I try to supplement a lot at home because I think her school is lacking in some areas. I'm working on my DH about homeschooling, because I really think it would be good for my kids (especially my youngest), but he's not there yet.

Anyways about a month ago I found this great website that had complete lesson plans for all the grades. It was great. Had math, science, history, language arts, ect printouts. I printed a lot of great stuff and my daughter loved it. Everything was free. Now of course I can't remember the name of the site and I want to print out a few more things.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I've done about a dozen google searches and I haven't found it yet.

Thanks!
Erin

Wish I could help -- sounds like a great site! But depending on how long ago you visited it, could you look at your "history" record -- that shows the sites you've visited recently -- in your browser and see if it's in there? Good luck!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Um, yes, yes, and heck yes! To compound things, I work from home as well, so our days are pretty much filled beyond capacity. So when someone suggests I can <run errand, do task, take care of something for them, etc.>, I'm thinking, "Why, sure, I think I have some free time at 2:04 am for that."

Well, of course we have the time! All we do is sit around eating bon-bons and watcing tv all day!!!!!
Don't you love some people's mentality? Or the comment:Ask_________ she homeschools..they are home all day. Well...if I AM at home.. I am pretty darn busy...I do have one friend that has a baby and we loooooove to keep her!!! But don't tell anyone else!!

 

[mariezp]

Well, of course we have the time! All we do is sit around eating bon-bons and watcing tv all day!!!!!
Don't you love some people's mentality? Or the comment:Ask_________ she homeschools..they are home all day. Well...if I AM at home.. I am pretty darn busy...I do have one friend that has a baby and we loooooove to keep her!!! But don't tell anyone else!!

LOL!!! Bon! Bons! If only I had the time to sit around enjoying those!
I guess I have just been more annoyed by the babysitting requests lately because my step-DD recently got her real estate license and has been asking more often. The part that really bugs me is that just because she decided to get a job I guess she thinks that I would automatically be needing one too. Seriously, I doubt she gave that part much thought ahead of time.

Wish I were like you, Disney Mommy 3, and at least enjoyed babysitting but in all honesty I am not a good grandma at this stage of my life. I am still raising 2 children of my own and I don't have much energy left after taking care of everyone else 24/7.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

LOL!!! Bon! Bons! If only I had the time to sit around enjoying those!
I guess I have just been more annoyed by the babysitting requests lately because my step-DD recently got her real estate license and has been asking more often. The part that really bugs me is that just because she decided to get a job I guess she thinks that I would automatically be needing one too. Seriously, I doubt she gave that part much thought ahead of time.

Wish I were like you, Disney Mommy 3, and at least enjoyed babysitting but in all honesty I am not a good grandma at this stage of my life. I am still raising 2 children of my own and I don't have much energy left after taking care of everyone else 24/7.

I like babysitting in small doses!! Ha!! And my dd7 loooooves babies,she is wanting a sister soooo badly...so Mike says this is the baby fix for me and her both!! Even my boys are good with her....we don't get her very often...but her mom is about to take finals and needed a few days of help...but, yeah.....every day all day would probably be too much!

 

[disneyfan4u]

Good morning to all my fellow disboarders and home schoolers! We leave on Friday and I am looking for worksheets for the week we are gone. For a 2nd grader. I am sure there are sheets somewhere on these pages but there were just way too many to got through. I started to fall asleep somewhere in the teens, lol. It can be any subject. TIA Everyone!!!!!!

 

[Denine]

Hello everyone!

We finish our school year tomorrow and then it is off to WDW on Saturday! Can't wait for a break.

When we get back I am going room by room to thoroughly clean each one. Ther is just no time during the day to get it all done.

I am also going to order next year's curriculum when we get back.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hello everyone!

We finish our school year tomorrow and then it is off to WDW on Saturday! Can't wait for a break.

When we get back I am going room by room to thoroughly clean each one. Ther is just no time during the day to get it all done.

I am also going to order next year's curriculum when we get back.

I know what you mean! My boys finished last week..dd this week, she was sick last week so she's gotta finish up now. But, I have been going through cabinets/drawers...taking out all winter clothes, throwing away old papers and junk that just accumulates through out the year... What a chore that has been!!! In the course of that, I have stirred up a lot of dust (did closets too)...now I have a sinus infection! Feel like crud! I didn't sleep hardly at all last night!! So..it's gonna take me a few more days to get this house like I want it!!
I hope to order some stuff by the end of the week, or next week for sure. A few things I am still riding the fence on!! But isn't it nice to be done with school!!!! Have a blast on your vacation!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!! Are you going to do a Trip Report?

 

[gerberdaisy1234]

My DD is in public school but I try to supplement a lot at home because I think her school is lacking in some areas. I'm working on my DH about homeschooling, because I really think it would be good for my kids (especially my youngest), but he's not there yet.

Anyways about a month ago I found this great website that had complete lesson plans for all the grades. It was great. Had math, science, history, language arts, ect printouts. I printed a lot of great stuff and my daughter loved it. Everything was free. Now of course I can't remember the name of the site and I want to print out a few more things.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I've done about a dozen google searches and I haven't found it yet.

Thanks!
Erin

Could have been www.edhelper.com They have a lot of free pages or for about 20 dollars a year, you can use all resources.

 

[Nicolepa]

Hello everyone!

We finish our school year tomorrow and then it is off to WDW on Saturday! Can't wait for a break.

When we get back I am going room by room to thoroughly clean each one. Ther is just no time during the day to get it all done.

I am also going to order next year's curriculum when we get back.

I did this during spring break! DS finished his year on 3/23 and his new materials hadn't arrived yet so we worked on the house for the next week and an half, including getting a classroom setup. It felt so great!

 

[adisneymama]

Question:
Does anyone know of a good website with worksheets or games for counting money. This is one area we are working on and I can't seem to find anything that isn't too far advanced. We are having to start at practically scratch. Thanks!

 

[disneyelaine]

www.theteacherscorner.net has printable worksheets for counting money. You can customize it. hth.