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26 Jun 2006 05:06 PM

Curriculum

My first curriculum was based on faith and budget: Second curriculum was based on lack of budget; :-) Started with a prepackaged curriculum, by the time I was homeschooling five kids, I was using a...

26 Jun 2006 05:01 PM

Extended Breastfeeding

I have breastfed 8 babies, and am tandem nursing two right now: 5 months old and 19 months.

27 Mar 2006 07:08 PM

Helps for Teaching Children with ADHD

I saw this mentioned in a few posts, so here is a link to LD Online with articles and great teaching ideas for those who have children with ADHD. http://www.ldonline.org/ld2/test/article.

27 Mar 2006 06:48 PM

Where can I find out about the state laws regarding homeschooling?

If you are interested in homeschooling, another great resource is Mary Pride's big book of home learning. You can easily find her books at your local library.

27 Mar 2006 06:33 PM

Teaching Phonics

Hi Wishbone, Yes Starfall is an awesome site, it has lots of great resources, interactive activites, and printables- all free. Hi Christina, You mentioned some great resources.

27 Mar 2006 05:12 PM

How Much Times Does Homeschooling "Prep" Take?

Hi Fran, No one knows your child as well as you do. I would recommend using the pre planned curriuclum, then if you feel that some areas need to be "jazzed up" to hold his attention, then do that.

27 Mar 2006 04:39 PM

What Advice Do You Wish Someone Would Have Given To You Your First Year?

I wish someone told me that homeschooling is about "learning styles" and encouraging children to find their best methods of learning and nurturing their own individual learning methods.

27 Mar 2006 04:32 PM

Intro for another Newbie

Hi and Welcome to the board. I would love to hear about your's and your childrens experience witht the charter school. Glad to have you here. Charisse

25 Mar 2006 10:49 AM

My Introduction

Thanks everyone for the great welcome! I am excited to be over here, and I love the way Families sets things up.

18 Mar 2006 06:09 AM

How Much Times Does Homeschooling "Prep" Take?

Hi Fran, It can be tiresome, teaching all day, then lesson planning at night. My advice is to choose a really good curriculum that has a wonderful "teacher's guide".