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NEW- Tell Me About Your Homeschool Tag - Meme

Ok, I was tagged about a dozen times with the 8 Random Things About Me tag, and I usually hate doing tags, because I hate reading tags on other blogs. But I like learning things about you all, so the 8 Random Things tag I don't mind doing or reading. I also don't mind reading the one that was going around about the books, because it was informational. That got me thinking about finding out about people through tags, and since we are all either already gearing up for homeschool or will soon, I made up a tag.... and I'd like to just say:TAG, You're it, but that doesn't usually work

So, since I have to, I tag: Christine Read, Tia, Quietcajun, Christy, Sprittibee, Jill Novak and Amber with it, and Anyone who comes from the Carnival of Homeschooling.

when Amanda was 3. That was in 1993. 14 years ago. Wow. I didn't actually 'homeschool' her then, but that's when we considered ourselves homeschoolers.

All of our children - from birth. ;) We have 8, and 5 of them do actual written work 2 of the others learn by application.

I have done it both ways, at a specific age and when ready. I found *when ready* is more effective, and I don't spend time forcing it, and we aren't frustrated. My 7yo has been reading, self-taught, for over a year. My 2 oldest read by 6-7 and the next 2, our 3rd girl and 1st boy struggled at 7 and 8, starting to be frustrated and lack interest. I let them go... they EACH picked up a novel at age 9 and I haven't been able to keep them from disappearing into a room or a tree and melting into whatever book they are reading.

The Bible, The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach, Educating the Wholehearted Child(for Littles) and A Home Designed Form-U-La

UGH! No. Not yet. I don't think it is important to be crazy-bent on getting lists checked off, but I do think it is important to have goals and schedules to work by.

We start around 9. It depends on where we are schooling. If school that day consists of something outside, we may clean up inside a bit first. We have a relaxed organized schedule. We schedule getting things done on certain days, but leave room for where the learning may go.

2, A Beka and Saxon. Ok, well, 3 if you count al the math I do with everything around the house. My favorite is assigning something like, go add this change or figure out what change I would get back. I have made up my own worksheets before, detailed to that child. We built new horse stalls in the barn, and I had Rachel, Eric and Hannah doing math with measurements, etc. That was my favorite project.

2, A Beka and Apologia. Though I don't count using Apologia as a program, becasue we used the textbook to read from. I prefer to read about science and incorporate programs on pbs, minus the evolution, etc. Of course, when we watch that, and the kids hear that, we get to discuss the origins and Creation too.

several. We have used A Beka, Simply Grammar, Easy Grammar. I don't have a favorite. I think grammar is best learned by reading whole books and novels and hearing it spoken properly. I think the workbooks are just like tests to see if the child gets it.

I bought A Beka history, but didn't really do more than read the texts. We did the same thing with Mystery of History. My favorite is making up a Unit Study and reading any history that correlates with that particular subject or era.

We homeschool all year, day and night. It starts with Bible reading or breakfast and continues all through the day. It is not limited to or by books and workbooks, so it is also continued all year.

LOL - the Dixon Method!! No, really, I love the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach, and I have gotten so much good info and methods of teaching from it. I like it that is fits with several diferent methods of homeschooling. I really like the unit study approach, as well as Delight-directed.

Yes, and we are. We have invested do much time ito our children, it only makes sense to share the fruit of our labors and continue to lead them as young adults. Besides, have you been in a public high school during school hours lately?

When we first started, I didn't get this. Now, I do. I can see how diferent children have a bent to a specific learning style. I think homeschool students are more apt to learn in any situation, because they have the freedom to learn in the home.

I have specific records for some and general for all. We don't have to keep records here in IN, except for attendance, but I started a couple of years ago to go back and get records in place, as I have seen the importance in doing it.

Yes to all. We do not have a specific time and day, except for the Bible. That we teach liberally, at any time applicable. We are journaling more since I read The Gift of Family Writing by Jill Novak. (You should get this book;it'll change your perspective on journaling and family memories. The others are occasional as time sees fit, because they always seem to work their way into our schooling.

The Old Schoolhouse Store and Rainbow Resource. I used to use ebay, 'til the whole Teacher's Edition fiasco, and Homeschool Buy is a good place to look, too. Tami, who is hosting the Carnival of Homeschooling this week, had another suggestion: HER STORE!

I think this should be a different post! I would like to see the new astronomy curriculum, , and ...still working on this one... where did my list go??? Oh, here is some of it...

1. Classical Astronomy ~ Signs and Seasons

2. Rod and Staff English 4 Building With Diligence 

3. Practical Accounting Fundamentals  

4. Pilgrim's Progress, All-In-One Curriculum  

5. The Young Man's Handybook ~ Preparing Your Son... 

*Do you use and/or like to use E-books?*

I just started, and I'd like your opinion.

Do you have anything to add?

I hope that you will leave me a comment and let me know if you do this tag. I really love to glean what others know and are doing, because I think that is one of the best things about blogging in the homeschool community!

Blessings!

-Jacque

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10:17 PM, Monday, July 23, 2007 .. Posted by quietcajun

This is a GREAT idea for a tag! I will do it!

Great questions...

8:31 AM, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 .. Posted by kympossible

I don't like tags much because I hate having to actually NAME the people I'm tagging. LOL I'm getting started on lesson planning for our upcoming school year, so this tag is one I'd like to do - my answers will go up on my blog sometime today. But I won't tag anybody by name. LOL

Blessings,
Kym

Interesting!

8:37 AM, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 .. Posted by shine29

I learned some stuff from this! Thanks for sharing! :)

Thanks

1:05 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 .. Posted by srostollan

A Couple of things:

First, thank you so much for helping me with my blog. I still cannot see those comments from a couple of the posts, but everything else seems to be working now. I don't think there was any rhyme or reason as to why it happened, but it appears to be fixed now.

Second, what does it mean to be "tagged". Being new to the blog world, how does this work?

Third, what is "Carnival of Homeschool"?

Thanks for the Education, Stephanie

Great Idea!

3:39 AM, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 .. Posted by Crimson Wife

I found this post via the CoH, and think it's an interesting meme. My response is here: http://bendingthetwigs.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-homeschool-meme-tell-about-your.html

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5:12 PM, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment. I've been a lurker at your place for a while (via CoH)--you have a beautiful family and LucyLillie is a doll!

I enjoyed your tag post--I'm hoping to formally homeschool when they get older (as I'm already informally doing so now ;)!) and I've been reading homeschooling blogs since before they were born and before I was married trying to collect advice and get ideas. Thanks for yours!

Oh, and at 4 am I realized who the artist was that I was trying to remember over at Janine Cate's--I think it was Reuben!! I'll have to go research it as I think my information comes from reading fiction books and not from actually seeing his paintings. Learning moment?

Take care,
Steph

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2:50 PM, Thursday, July 26, 2007 .. Posted by Keri

I love reading about how others do their school.
I have mine posted...not as a meme or tag.

ok i'm game

7:45 PM, Thursday, July 26, 2007 .. Posted by NeverAlone

I filled it out
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/NeverAlone/363366/

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3:37 PM, Sunday, July 29, 2007 .. Posted by Tiany

What a fantastic meme! I have seen it spreading through the blogosphere! :-) This meme would go great with my "Homeschool Open House" I would love for you to add your post if you feel like participating, I know it would be a blessing to many of the ladies that will be reading!

e books

2:59 AM, Friday, August 3, 2007 .. Posted by Jimmie

I really like ebooks. They fit our life. I can download instantly -- no waiting for packages. They can be stored on a CD - small, lightweight. I can print only what I need (little waste).

They are especially good for unit studies, projects. But an actual book? No. I have to print it out.

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6:45 PM, Friday, August 3, 2007 .. Posted by writmm

You have a lovely blog. I enjoyed visiting it!

Melissa
www.melissaomarkham.com

Sorry I am so slow

11:42 PM, Saturday, August 4, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

I have been working on my responses a little at a time and am finally done.
http://reflectionsofcalm.blogspot.com/2007/08/i-started-homeschooling-years-ago-or.html
Kate

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12:31 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Hi Jacque! I did mine a little differently, but still a peek into our "school".

Myfriendconnie
www.smockityfrocks.blogspot.com

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3:15 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 .. Posted by Tiany

Hello

Please email me with the subject “Open House” and in the email please send your link number from my post (I need to know what number you are on the Mister Linky) so that I can get your gift to you!

Tiany@cox.net

Hugs & Blessings~
Tiany
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/tiany

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1:43 AM, Tuesday, August 14, 2007 .. Posted by ElCloud

thanks for this great meme. It was fun to fill out, and I'll be looking forward to reading what others shared.

April