Homeschooling http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/forums/53 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:16:56 GMT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:17:21 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/forums/53 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Really Bad Homeschooling ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5197/t/Really-Bad-Homeschooling.html
In another topic, a member complained about a "HSing" parent who did not appear to be taking care of their children. In other places we document bad schooling practices. To be fair, we should document bad HSing practices as well. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5197 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:52:27 GMT <![CDATA[ What should be Government's Role In HSIng ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5201/t/What-should-be-Government-s-Role-In-HSIng.html
Which is great if you are a homeschooler.

Although I know one homeschooling family who is abusing this freedom. Their children are basically maxing out their education around 5th grade (which is where the mother can teach up to) and left on their own. They will be essentially unemployable when they grow up.

I'm definitely for some kind of yearly testing to make sure... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Ann) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5201 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:40:32 GMT <![CDATA[ HSing Books for Kids ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5183/t/HSing-Books-for-Kids.html feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5183 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:48:30 GMT <![CDATA[ Vivian 2009/10 HSing notes ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5151/t/Vivian-2009-10-HSing-notes.html feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5151 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:26:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Perspective of Homeschoolers from Non-Homeschoolers ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5141/t/Perspective-of-Homeschoolers-from-Non-Homeschoolers.html This article may be published on web sites and
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This topic resides in Homeschooling Forum simply because most co-ops are homeschooling associated. However, one could think of vouchers as supporting a co-op approach, and ASers organizing co-ops. Either of these uses of co-ops are not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5133 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:48:07 GMT <![CDATA[ How to convince a reluctant spouse ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5099/t/How-to-convince-a-reluctant-spouse.html

Let's just say, hypothetically, that this public school situation gets worse next year (1st grade). Moving is not an option and even if it was, we are already in a "good" school district, so there is no where better to go anyway. There really aren't any private schools around here, we couldn't afford them anyway. There are Catholic... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Ann) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5099 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:21:13 GMT <![CDATA[ Unschooling: Does It Really Work? ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5082/t/Unschooling-Does-It-Really-Work-.html I'm still up for discussing unschooling Ami. I'd love to hear if you've met any unschoolers and how that's gone?
I've met a few homeschooling families that use the method of unschooling. This tends to happen more in the liberal, Unitarian/Pagan type of families more so than in the conservative Christian circle that I mostly associate with. However, I am close with a very, fundamentalist Christian unschooling family and have met a few... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5082 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:46:22 GMT <![CDATA[ 2009-10 Lesson plans ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5067/t/2009-10-Lesson-plans.html
This is both Melissa (5th) and Harrison (4th). We do 3 12 week terms and for most part, we cover things in 4 week units.

Literature: Ambleside Year 4 selections
Ambleside Shakespeare Rotation for this year but may do Julius Caesar in 2nd term instead of Hamlet
Poetry: Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization; Poet Study: Ambleside (dropped poet study for now to shorten day)... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5067 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:31:18 GMT <![CDATA[ Vivian's 2008-2009 HSing Assessment ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5059/t/Vivian-39-s-2008-2009-HSing-Assessment.html
Academic
Math
feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5059 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:07:34 GMT <![CDATA[ End of First Year Reflections ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5050/t/End-of-First-Year-Reflections.html Today is our "official" last day of school for the year. It's been an interesting year for sure.

When we made the decision to homeschool Harrison last year, we ran into a lot of naysayers. Everyone was worried about socialization, especially for Harrison who had obvious issues with social skills. Of those who we've actually seen, everyone has come to us and said that homeschooling has made a positive change in Harrison's socializing abilities. Last week we... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5050 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:44:33 GMT <![CDATA[ Article: The Changing Face of Homeschooling ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5039/t/Article-The-Changing-Face-of-Homeschooling.html the Changing Face of Homeschooling

That may well be a result of parents who are fed up with mean-girl behavior in schools, says Henry Cate, who along with his wife home-schools their three daughters in Santa Clara, Calif. "It's just pushing some parents over the edge," says Cate, who writes the blog... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (captuhura) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5039 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:57:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Who's Who in HSing ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5018/t/Who-s-Who-in-HSing.html feeds@yuku.com (denpratt) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5018 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:12:44 GMT <![CDATA[ H's idea of a perfect homeschool day. ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5014/t/H-s-idea-of-a-perfect-homeschool-day-.html
Literature: Read and discuss a chapter of a David Eddings book, Phantom Tollbooth, or other really cool book.
Reading: Read a chapter of Lord of the Rings and whatever other books catch his fancy.
Copywork: Lord of the Rings Quote
Writing: Druidawn game
Language Arts: Typing game, maybe a mad lib... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/5014 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:47:23 GMT <![CDATA[ We Had a Wonderful Homeschool Day Today ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4992/t/We-Had-a-Wonderful-Homeschool-Day-Today.html
I got up early enough to have coffee and a chat with Dh before he left for work and then do my morning Bible study uninterrupted. M got up first and watched a little HGTV before she had breakfast. She ate her waffles while I sat and talked with her and finished my coffee (it's a big cup lol). Then she went off to do Rosetta Stone and typing on the computer... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4992 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:33:12 GMT <![CDATA[ "Class": How to be a Homeschool Teacher ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4976/t/-Class-How-to-be-a-Homeschool-Teacher.html http://justenough.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/homeschool-teacher-training/

I thought this was interesting.


Homeschool Teacher Training

And here's the truth - if we want to be better homeschoolers, everything we need to know is already easily available to us. There are no longer any gatekeepers to knowledge.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4976 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:18:35 GMT <![CDATA[ Home Centered Learning Model ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4960/t/Home-Centered-Learning-Model.html Educating the Whole Hearted Child for past few months. In it, is a model for Home Centered Learning. It's mostly based on the Charlotte Mason style of education, so of course I am fond of it. It's goal is for the child to see no difference between home and learning. That is a goal that I have also and one that I beginning to happen in our house.

It has 5 focused study areas

1) Discipleship Studies : The solid foundation of the house.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4960 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:26:02 GMT <![CDATA[ Time commitment for covering traditional material ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4919/t/Time-commitment-for-covering-traditional-material.html
I am looking at how much time we will need/have for other activities next year if we homeschool. For example WTM suggests something like an hour a day for math. I think our PS spends an hour a day for math by 2nd grade. I can see ds8 taking an hour a day for math just because he's unfocussed and it's like pulling teeth to get his homework done so with him it... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (browniegirl1) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4919 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:47:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Law Review of HSing ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4870/t/Law-Review-of-HSing.html Law review of HSing
]]> feeds@yuku.com (captuhura) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4870 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:44:46 GMT <![CDATA[ Robinson Curriculum ]]> http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4842/t/Robinson-Curriculum.html
Has anyone looked at Robinson Curriculum? I find it very intriguing though a bit time consuming. I can't imagine H sitting for 5 hours a day or writing a page essay lol. Some of his personal family rules would cause a rebellion around here -no tv and no computer before 16 and no sugar (though I... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SgtAmi) http://afterschoolers.yuku.com/topic/4842 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:33:36 GMT