homesteading homeschooler?

[Farmer Kitty]

You know, the things they are talking about with homeschooling you can do at home even if your kids go off to public/private school. It re-enforces/enhances what is being taught in school. We are lucky as we live in a good school district. But, we still incorporate things into every day life. It could be why Kute Kitten is a head of the curve in school. Parents really need to be involved whether they homeschool or send them off to school.

 

[Chirpy]

We have always had a tight budget so I have found used curriculum many times to use for my kids. Unless it's a book that's been written in by someone else (with the answers) - it can be used again and again.

Ebay often has very good deals on home school books. Many books (science, geography, literature, etc.) can be used by both your children because they don't change (or at least not enough to matter) so although you may spend $20 on a book --- it's actually only $10 per child. (That was particularly helpful for me since I have eight kids to go through those books! )

Check your local Craigslist also.

What State do you live in? Many States have multiple home school groups and will have used curriculum sales - usually in the spring. If you live near a large city that would be a very likely possibility.

Libraries are a great source of educational books.

 

[Mini-M Ranch]

Well, I am not completely unlearned about this homeschool thang!

like I said, I homeschooled last year for preschool. And I know that kids who go to public school DO get a good education. The thing is that I think I can do a better job. And I can teach them things that they are not allowed to teach in public school. There are a lot of disciplinary problems in the school systems here...teachers are more like referees instead of educators. It's a crying shame.

Anyway, we are probably going to go with a Charlotte Mason approach, which WON'T cost much in dollars, but does cost a lot of time in finding books, journaling, organizing art projects, etc. It's fine. I like spending time with me kiddos. I am just worried about fitting it all in and giving each the proper attention. I sort of have a...ummm....fear of failure.

 

[amysflock]

What State do you live in? Many States have multiple home school groups and will have used curriculum sales - usually in the spring. If you live near a large city that would be a very likely possibility.

Libraries are a great source of educational books.

I'd like to add that I've heard some states have very stringent requirements for parents to be able to homeschool their children, such as college educations themselves, etc. AND require very specific reporting to show progress, which I think is sent to the local school district.

My very bright husband would not be qualified to homeschool our future children here in Washington State because he barely graduated high school.

But boy, if you're "allowed" to homeschool your children and have the energy for it, more power to you!!!

 

[homesteadingcowgirl]

I hear u on the fear of failure thing-it's a big responsibility! The more "achievemente we have together the better I feel. Just keep swimming and praying. Here's the way that I look at it with our school district-I can't do any worse!!
Amysflock-that is ridiculous that it "disqualifies you're husband-I get PO'ed thinking about it -but no one wants to read that rant!!!! :/

cowgirl

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Amysflock-that is ridiculous that it "disqualifies you're husband-I get PO'ed thinking about it -but no one wants to read that rant!!!! :/

cowgirl

Unfortunately, she is right though. I know people with college diplomas saying they are teachers and have master degrees too that are dumber than a box of rocks so where are they any better than someone who can at least read from a book. I had one teacher in high school that couldn't teach from the book with it open in front of him. Kute Kitten has had a teacher that couldn't do 2nd grade math. I had more conferences with the principal that year than I care to ever have. Luckily the rest of her teachers have been good or I would have tackled homeschooling even with spending 8 hours a day in the barn come winter.

 

[homesteadingcowgirl]

I hear ya'. I could go a looooooong time on that subject! But, I won't. Mini-M if there is anything that I can do to help, support, encourage, etc... let me know.

cowgirl