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By KristinN, on December 2nd, 2010
My son absolutely HATES to write. I am an eclectic Charlotte Masoner, but all the writing that she has a child do just does not sit well with my son. You see he can re-tell a story almost word for word and he can make up a great 4+ sentence story too. BUT ask him
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By KristinN, on November 12th, 2010
A Reader Asks:
Can you use a Mac or Macbook on ECOT online homeschooling or do you have to use PC??
By KristinN, on November 6th, 2010
A Reader has asked:
I want to take parenting classes. Do you know where or how I can do this?
By KristinN, on November 1st, 2010
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A Reader wrote to me and said:
I don't really have one favorite. I loosely follow the classical approach, but I've also worked in a lot of Charlotte Mason's ideas, some unit studies, and whatever else I think will work best for each child.
Continue reading What’s Your Personal Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum And Why?
By KristinN, on August 30th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I'm really sick and I don't want to go to school tomorrow. I'm in High School. I have never taken a sick
Continue reading What Do I Do When I Want To Stay Home From School Due To An Illness?
By KristinN, on August 27th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I live in a rural community total population is around 23,000. I know there are other home schoolers out there, I just want to start a local support group for our county. Any suggestions or advice would be wonderful. Thank You in advance!
By KristinN, on August 24th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I would like to start home schooling in the fall; I'll be starting my junior year. My main question is: Will I have required courses? One of the reasons I would like to try homeschool is to get the benefit of choosing my own classes. I'm aware that I'll have to take
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By KristinN, on August 17th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I am considering homeschooling. I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. Are you happy with your dicision to homeschool? Are you very stressed? Is it expensive? What is your advice? Thank you
By KristinN, on August 11th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
Is there any tax breaks, like deductions for classes or curric. that you can claim on your federal taxes if you home school your children?
By KristinN, on July 31st, 2010
FORUM : A reader asks…
I am being home schooled. It is an online school called Utah Virtual Academy. I am always distracted by wanted to play video games or be on the Internet. My parents don't know I am having
Continue reading How To Stay Focused On School When I Am At Home And On The Computer?
By KristinN, on July 30th, 2010
FORUM A Reader asks:
I was in four AP classes and now I'm in none on this home school thing because they don't offer any. I feel like this isn't as good as a real high Continue reading I Started An Online Home School Program, But I Feel Like I Made A Big Mistake?
By KristinN, on July 29th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I don't really have one favorite. I loosely follow the classical approach, but I've also worked in a lot of Charlotte Mason's ideas, some unit studies, and whatever else I think will work best for each child. I have one
Continue reading What’s Your Personal Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum And Why?
By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010
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I am a teacher in a toddler room and our curriculum starts in a few days and i need some ideas for a circle time board with the theme of "From Home to Continue reading What Are Some Good Ideas For A Circle Time Board Theme “from Home To School?”?
By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I want to homeschool my daughter but we live in Mallorca,so i just wanted to know whether its legal,is it legal?
By KristinN, on July 12th, 2010
FORUM: A reader asks
I'm trying to find a superb Secular curriculum that for my daughter's this year. I have two girls, one will be entering the fifth grade and one in the third grade this year. I am a mom
Continue reading Secular Homeschooling For Missouri Children/low Cost Preffered?
By KristinN, on March 12th, 2010
Every week our head pastor sends out a letter to us all writing of what is going on and what is coming up for the following week at our church. There are many letters I have Serving Christ No Matter Where You Are
By KristinN, on March 11th, 2010
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Hi my 4 yo child can't count she does not recognize the simbol that the number
means and she can't associated with the ammount of items, or counters. She will
repeat the numbers in order from one to ten, but when I point to a individual
number she will tell me a differente number or she will say
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By KristinN, on March 5th, 2010
Dearest Friends,
As I continue to refine my parenting, I continue stumbling across many
different child training methods. This morning I stumbled across this
post from the archives of "a holy experience." Ann's words of wisdom were
so very encouraging to me. I wanted to share this link with you.
Warmly,
Jen
By KristinN, on March 1st, 2010
FORUM:
My Mom is trying to find out how to start a school so she can paid money for home-schooling my sister and I. How do you do that? Does anybody know? She's been looking online but can't figure anything out.
Continue reading How Can Home-schooling Parents Start A Real School?
By KristinN, on February 28th, 2010
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I am doing research for a Masters level education course and am thinking about writing my thesis on the sociological benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling. So many people argue that homeschoolers do not get the same amount of socialization as those who attend "traditional schools". I am going to start by looking at motivations for
Continue reading Parents: What Were The Underlying Factors That Caused You To Choose Homeschooling Your Children?
By KristinN, on February 27th, 2010
FORUM:
Ok, so once you decide to home school your child, does the school have a say in it ? Do you just ring up and
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By KristinN, on February 26th, 2010
FORUM:
I've heard a lot of parents say they decided to homeschool their child since the learning will be individualized and will enable their child to learn at their own pace. Unlike the traditional school system where all students are placed
Continue reading Do You Think Homeschooling Is Better Than The Conventional School System?
By KristinN, on February 25th, 2010
Readers Forum:
If a student who is living in one state and is going to be moving to a new state in her junior year of high school, would you be alright with homeschooling due to the difference in curriculums and
Continue reading What Would Be The Advantages Or Disadvantages Of Homeschooling In This Case?
By KristinN, on February 25th, 2010
Readers Forum:
School is really getting in the way of my education. I think I'd learn much more if I could stay home and teach myself. How do I do this? How does home schooling work? Are there home schooling books?
Continue reading How Do You Home School Yourself?
By KristinN, on February 25th, 2010
Readers Forum:
Just a question about homeschooling. My son is 16 years old and he is highly functional autistic. He is very smart yet when he is at school, some of the kids make fun of him and one even went
Continue reading How Do You Start Off Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
If the children are failing in public school, and the parents are receiving food stamps. Is it alright for the mother to quit her minimum wage job to home Is It Alright To Home School While On Welfare?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I have found several web sites, and I am a little confussed. Does anyone know anything about the church umbrella option? I am not planning on homeschooling until the school year 2010. My son will then start middle Continue reading How Do I Find The Laws For Homeschooling In Md?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
They cannot talk about educating the children because by now everyone knows, even though they are only a small percent, that home schooled students are winning all the spelling and geography bees, and that they are getting into the best colleges and
Continue reading Have You Noticed How Home School Naysayers Only Want To Talk About Socialization?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm considering homeschooling and I've heard that one can get some special interest classes paid for such as music lessons and some funding for materials as well. Does anyone know how and where to get those funds for homeschooling in Alameda County, California?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
How do credits work in a home school program? In a home school or regular How Do Kids Earn Credits In A Home School Program?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
So I'm going to start being homeschooled. I knew I wouldn't be able to start right away, but my assistant principal told me that with the entire process I probably wouldn't be able to start until the fall. Does it really take this long? What is the process you have to go through to
Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Start Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I want to be homed schooled, I am a junior. My mother has sent me on a quest to find tutors who will home school me for about 4 or so hours a day. Are there any websites or
Continue reading Where Can I Find A High School Level Home School Tutor?
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
Readers Forum:
Our once a month activities with our homeschooling groups, Lit Club, Homeschool Recess, Themed Party, Preschool Play time, Family Fun Night, Bowling, and one major field trip to a science center
Continue reading How Many Homeschooling Events Do You Do In A Typical Month?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
I would like to home school my own children, and invite others to attend as well. What are the requirements for doing this (any special licenses, etc.), and what steps should I take to get the ball rolling? Where
Continue reading How Do I Start A Successful Home School?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
At some point I went to public school. I have been homeschooling for five years. Now I am going back to public school. By
Continue reading How Do I Make My Transition From Homeschooling To Public School Smooth?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
The homeschooling movement has been steadily growing for years now. What potential pitfalls lay on the horizon that you believe have the greatest likelihood to slow or even reverse the homeschooling community's growth?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
My parents seemed really against me going to school, but then I asked about this 1 week attendance thing (Im home schooled btw) and it turns out they don't have that (My dad called for information) And I said
Continue reading How Do I Prepare From Going To Home School To High School?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm just curious I have a lot of friends that are home schooled, and a few of them desperately want to go to public school, but their parents won't let them (for various reasons). Some of the
Continue reading If Your Home Schooled Child Wanted To Go To Public School, Would You Let Them?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I want to be homeschooling, and I'm a freshman. It's getting closer to half way through the year. I live in California, anybody know any links or online schools?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
Readers Forum:
I am doing research for homeschooling, as is my dad. I found a lot, but I cannot figure out how to have your schooling accredited. And who to call to start homeschooling.
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
We just moved to Costa Rica.My son is suppose to go to 1st grade next year but I want to put him in french school.He speaks only english so far and I want to keep
Continue reading How Can I Home School My Son In English?
By KristinN, on February 23rd, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I need advice on homeschooling. The possibility that I may have to homeschool my 1st grader is looming. I have some big decisions to make and want to prepare myself as much as possible. Does anyone know the best homeschooling kit? One that gives the most comprehensive Continue reading What Is The Best Homeschooling Kit For 1st Graders?
By KristinN, on February 22nd, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I'm looking into home-school curriculum and have noticed that many say they are Biblical in basis, but are not being
Continue reading Which Home-school Curriculums Are Based On A Young Earth View Of History And Science?
By KristinN, on February 22nd, 2010
Readers Forum:
Well my daughter goes to public school but lately she has been missing school do to her asthma she has always had this problem
Continue reading How Do You Go From Plublic School To Home Shcooling Your Child?
By KristinN, on February 22nd, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
Do you struggle with not knowing all of the effective techniques that a certified teacher would know? Do you have trouble making the learning experiences fun and meaningful? If someone started a Continue reading What Are The Biggest Problems That Parents Who Home School Face?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm interested in leaving public high school, because I have no doubt that I can teach myself more than a congested classroom could. In homeschooling, how do you take AP (Advanced Placement) courses? How does the Continue reading How Does College Application Work With Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
Readers Forum:
My sister-in-law is having trouble with her 16 yr. old daughter and the school she is attending. She wants to finish her schooling from home but does not have alot of money to spend on curriculm and Continue reading How Do I Find Information On Home Schooling For A High School Student That Isn’t Gonna Break The Bank?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I had to drop out of high school due to exenuating circumstances and picked up where I left off through home schooling so I could graduate. I'm just wondering if the Continue reading Is A High School Diploma From A Home Schooling Program The Same As One From An Actual High School?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
Reader Forum:
I am homeschooling my 16 year old son this year to catch him up because he's very behind. He intends to go back to high school next year. What do I need to do to make sure he gets
Continue reading How Do You Obtain Credit For Home Schooling When Returning To High School?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
Reader Forum:
I have a 2 1/2 yr. old and a 9-month old and I'm strongly considering homeschooling in a christian setting. I would like to know the process to homeschooling, the effectiveness of it and any other information that would be helpful.
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
In school there is this school psychologist that is really strict & hard on kids being absent & dropping out
Continue reading How Can I Drop Out Of High School And Get On Home School?
By KristinN, on February 21st, 2010
Readers Forum:
I was home schooled and believe me I did not get away with not studying. My mom would make me do all of my work, and if I didn't do it, I would have double to do the next day. Either that or I could work all night. What are our views on homeschooling
Continue reading Do People Know The Difference Between Homeschooling And Unschooling?
By KristinN, on February 20th, 2010
Readers Forum:
What Are The Real Benefits Of Homeschooling? While I can understand it for children with non-impairing cognitive abnormalities, how is it justified for normal, healthy children? Everywhere I look, there are more and more varying subjective answers from religion to provincialism, but I have never seen any empirical evidence in favor of homeschooling. Can
Continue reading What Are The Real Benefits Of Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 20th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I live in a Albuquerque N.M. I have to home school my child becouse he was beatup at school. How he is a afraid
Continue reading How Do I Get The Book To Home School For A 6th Grader.?
By KristinN, on February 20th, 2010
Readers Forum:
If I decide to home-school one or more of my children, what legal requirements do I have to meet in Illinois? One child is in 5th grade, the other would be in kindergarten next year. The reason would be
Continue reading What Are The Legal Requirements For Home Schooling Grade School Age Kids?
By KristinN, on February 20th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I am home schooled;and I am going to high school next year, and I wanted to know how can I finish a public school
Continue reading How To Finish A Public School At Home?
By KristinN, on February 19th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I've been trying to get my son in school and its too many requirements and this that and the next, but I know and others know he's too intelligent to be in Continue reading I Want To Home School My Kids. What Do I Need And Is There Anything Legal That I Have To Do For Me To Do So?
By KristinN, on February 19th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I am considering homeschooling my high school aged son. What type of diploma will he earn (in Tennessee) if
Continue reading What Type Of Diploma Do Home Schooled High School Students Earn?
By KristinN, on February 19th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm debating home schooling my son after this school year (he's in 5th grade). But I work full time and cannot be a SAHM even though I'd like to. How hard do you think it would it be to
Continue reading Is It Possible To Home School A Middle Schooler While Working Full Time?
By KristinN, on February 19th, 2010
Readers Forum:
How many years has the debate about homeschooling been going for, I'm writing an essay about it. Thanks.
By KristinN, on February 19th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I've looked up so many programs for online school.I've written paragraphs about the benefits. I've weighed the pros and cons. I have a lot of websites written down, but she still thinks she'll have to get involved. I am
Continue reading How Do I Convince My Mom To Home School Me?
By KristinN, on February 18th, 2010
Readers Forum:
He is 7 and currently in a public school he is reading on a 3rd grade level and he loves
Continue reading How Many Hours Do You Home School Your 1st Or 2nd Grader?
By KristinN, on February 18th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm 13, and I feel that some of my teachers do a bad job teaching. But some teachers are real good. Was wondering if I can do homeschooling for some subjects? Like math, perhaps? I really can't stand these teachers. I was seriously thinking about starting a riot with all the kids in the
Continue reading Is It Possible To Do Homeschooling And Public Schooling Both At Once?
By KristinN, on February 18th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
My son will be entering Kindergarten in fall 08 and I plan on homeschooling him and his two little sister until 6th grade at least. I need help getting started. I don't know where to start and what needs to be done. I looked in to online academy, but I
Continue reading How Do I Get Started With Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 18th, 2010
From Our Readers Forum:
I live out of the country (Mexico) and I want to home school. Im in 10th grade. What is the best homeschooling program?
By KristinN, on February 17th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I'm curious.Can par rents grade their kids that they are teaching,or is there a home school teacher that grades them. Are all their tests open book?I'm really curious. I'm talking about grade How Do Home School Kids Get Graded
By KristinN, on February 17th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
What are the first steps?… How do I start and get into homeschooling? And where can I get the curriculm and books that will help me get started with my education..?? I am in Canada BC… if anyone can help me… would you find the sources at like say Chapters??..
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By KristinN, on February 17th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I've been in public school for 7 yrs and I started home school a few months ago & I would just like to get
Continue reading How Come Home School Is Way Eaiser To Get To College Than Public School?
By KristinN, on February 17th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I am going to be homeschooling my 7 year old daughter in the fall and am overwhelmed by the choices of curriculum. What is the best and most kid friendly?
By KristinN, on February 17th, 2010
Readers Forum:
Where can i find Vocab words to use in homeschooling.I need some for 10th-12th grade and do u no where i can get any cheap books for homeschooling in Texas? Thanks.
By KristinN, on February 16th, 2010
Readers Forum:
Im homeschooling and I hate it. I want to show my parents how bad homeschooling is. How can I put it in its worst light. How can I convince my parents to let me go back to my old What Are The Negative Effects Of Homeschooling?
By KristinN, on February 16th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I am thinking about home-schooling my children, ages 7 and 11, and I know there are different curriculum's for homeschool. I don't know where to go to find out about homeschooling resources or how to compare the different programs.
Continue reading How Do You Choose The Best Home-school Program?
By KristinN, on February 16th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I'm putting together a support website for parents, teachers and homeschoolers. Details would be great. What are your most difficult areas in facilitating the children's learning? What do you believe to be the most important areas? Do you work with other families or homeschooling communities? How many kids in your
Continue reading Homeschooling Parents: What Are The Top Facilitation Or Curriculum Tools You Look For Online?
By KristinN, on February 16th, 2010
Readers Forum:
I home school 3 children in kindergarten to high school. Due to stressful circumstances, we were not able to start our Continue reading How Can I Start My Home School Year Late?
By KristinN, on February 15th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
What does it take to home school your kids & how much does it cost? I just need a ball park figure of cost. I would like to home What Does It Take To Home School Children & How Much Does It Cost?
By KristinN, on February 15th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I am interested in homeschooling. I will be in the 11th grade, and a friend of mine took online homeschooling to get his high school How Do I Enroll In An Online Homeschooling For High School?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
Any homeschool moms who have suffered from depression or any other mental illness? How do you deal with it with your busy schedule homeschooling? I suffer from OCD & panic attacks. I was just wondering if any of you have been through this kind of thing & how you managed
Continue reading Any Homeschooling Moms Who Have Suffered From Any Type Of Depression?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
Im a freshman in high school and i am considering being home schooled. I have very low grades and i think it might help me if i am able to move at a slower pace.
Continue reading How Is Home Schooling Compared To Public School?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I want to do homeschooling for years 11 and 12 so that I can graduate from school quicker. But I need to know whether or not homeschooling for year 12 stops you from getting into
Continue reading Does Homeschooling For Years 11 And 12 Affect Getting Into Universities And How Quickly Can You Complete It?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I am thirteen and in year eight. All my life i've been home-schooled, but just recently, my dad decided to put me and my brother into a public school. He says we need to socialize
Continue reading I Have Been Home-schooled All Of My Life, But My Dad Is Sending Me To A Public School?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
Right now, my husband stays home with my 20-month-old son. We're going to home school him, but our home situation may change between now and then. Any experienced home Any Home School Families Where Both Parents Work?
By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I would like 2 know how much would homeschooling cost but not being taught by my parents. Almost like a tutor that comes to your house but a teacher. I want to be taught just like in a public high How Much Does Homeschooling Cost With A Personal Teacher?
By KristinN, on February 13th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I was wondering how much time I should spend a day homeschooling my daughter. She will be in kindergarten this year. I have heard some people say it only takes an hour or two, but I want to make sure . Also I am looking for an afordable curriculm that
Continue reading How Long Should Homeschooling Take And What Curriculum Do You Use?
By KristinN, on February 13th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I have a 10 yr old son with Asperger's Syndrome, and have had several years of nothing but problems with the public school system. I have thought about homeschooling him for quite some time now,
Continue reading How Does Homeschooling Work For Parents Of Asperger Children? Where Do You Get Your Curriculum From?
By KristinN, on February 13th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I'm writing a story, and one of my characters has been home schooled all her life and, due to her mother's career change, has to start public high school as a freshman. Does the Continue reading What Is The Transition From Home School To Public School Like?
By KristinN, on February 12th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
My son has been diagnosed with a terrible illness. His illness has caused him to miss many days of school last year. He is on a 504 so it was fine for him to miss
Continue reading Home School???
By KristinN, on February 12th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
For a 7 year old. Who is currently in public school but reads and does math at a 2nd-3rd grade level. I see lots of different programs I feel overwhelmed. Is there a site that
Continue reading What Is A Good Homeschooling Programs Online And Books?
By KristinN, on February 12th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I am new to homeschooling my son, and I am involved with some local homeschooling groups. But, I am having some troubles with ideas on how to keep a schedule for my son and what to do with him during the day sometimes. Do you think it is better to
Continue reading What Is The Best Homeschooling Cirriculum For A First Grader?
By KristinN, on February 12th, 2010
From Our Forum a Reader Asks:
I'm thinking about starting up homeschooling again but I have no idea how to start up again. If anyone could tell me good websites where I can find good homeschooling products or curriculums that would be great because right now i'm not really sure what to do. I'm in 11th
Continue reading Homeschooling?
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