Journaling from Home - Homeschool Blogger

Just a resume

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:13:00 -0500

Each day is a different and exciting one.

I give Brian:

Visual Arts, Math, English, Science, History.Music, workbooks, Reading and PE. We vary each day with something new.

April 7, 2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:06:00 -0500

We visit the library and turned in some books we had. Brian did some "Current Events", he read, wrote and pasted some pictures about army families.

I printed some schedules and house chores,.. I guess we are never done with that. I also printed a book list, where he can keep track of all he has been reading and maybe send a copy to our homeschool supervisor. We re-visited the library so he can get some drawing books for Art class.

April 4, 2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:04:00 -0500

Today will be a simle day for him, as always he will work on Math, reading. I also printed out a 6th grade curriculum, from that list I have underlined all he has done,

April1,2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:59:00 -0500

Today I started Brian out as always, breakfast, take his adhd medications, take the others to school, en come home to work with him.

He began with Math workbook->p. 12-14, then some journaling. I have him doing journaling everyday this helps him out very much. Afterwards he will do reading-> Dogs for kids a wonderful book we choosed from the library. He read chapter 7 "Choosing your dog".

We will visit the central library and post some flyers for our homeschooling group which I am owner/leader of the same. We bought a new computer desk, where Brian can work better. We also visit the bowling alley for some homeschooling programs they offer.

March 31,2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:47:00 -0500

Today Brian and I visit the library as always and choosed three books, while I grabbed some free ones.

I gave him math from his workbook(Spectrum Math, grde 6) adding & subtracting through 6 digits. p-9-11.

Everything your 6th grader needs to know. Reading fiction->"The sign of the beaver". p-59

During the afternoon/evening he did some homework, reading , math saw animal plannet and discovery channel.

Making the grade

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:26:00 -0500

Well today I am working with Brian, he is readinf fiction; Book called "Making the 6th grade" for homeschoolers, specially created for home schooling families, pages 5-9. The story is called "The sign of the beaver". Then he will do some assesment preparations from pages 10-12.

He will take a 15 minute recess, then do some math, reading and journaling. I am also working on my support group flyers and post at libraries.

It was a beautiful day on Sunday!!

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:40:00 -0600

Today we went to church and it was an awesome day, we actually met with the preacher who is going to marry us next year, we saw tha chappel and it brought excitement and joy to my heart and eyes, the church we visited is called "South Congregational Church", it was good to see new people and finally meet my good friend and partner Millie and Mandy, Millie and I have been chating online for years and never met til this sunday, and it was a true joy, we had come coffee, then chated with our pastor and visited my girlfriends sister for more coffee,..

Is Homeschool for You?

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:31:00 -0600

Homeschool Decision - 10 Things to Consider

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can't make for you, but maybe I can help in the thought process. When making the homeschool decision, consider these things:

Time commitment - Homeschooling tends to take up a lot of time in your day. It is more than just sitting down with books for a couple of hours. There are experiments and projects to be done, lessons to prepare, papers to grade, field trips, park days, music lessons, and the list goes on. Here are some sample schedules to give an idea of a typical day.
Personal sacrifice - The homeschool parent has little personal time or time alone. If care is not taken to set aside time for yourself, it is easy to never have time alone. Parent and child are basically together 24/7.
Financial strain - Homeschooling can be accomplished very inexpensively; however, it usually requires that the teaching parent will not be working out of the home. Some sacrifices will need to be made if the family is used to two incomes.
Socialization - More attention will need to be given to getting your children together with others. The beauty of homeschooling is being able to have more control of the social contacts your child makes.
Household organization - Housework and laundry still have to be done, but it probably won't get done first thing in the morning. If a stickler for a spotless house, you might be in for a surprise. Not only does housework need to be let go at times, but homeschooling creates messes and clutter in itself.
Both parents in agreement - It is important that both parents agree to try homeschooling. It is very difficult to homeschool if one parent is against it. If your spouse is against it at this time, try doing more research and talking to more people.
Is your child willing? - A willing student is always helpful. Ultimately, the decision is the parents to make, but if your child is dead against it, you might have a hard time of it.
One year at a time - It isn't a lifetime commitment - most families take one year at a time.
Intimidated by the teaching? - If you can read and write, you should be able to teach your children. The curriculum and teacher materials will help through the planning and teaching. Get help from others if you get stuck or hire tutors for the difficult subjects.
Why others began - It might be helpful to hear why other families chose homeschooling. Can you relate with some of them?

Are you willing to make the personal and financial sacrifices that homeschooling requires? If so, give it a year and see how it goes. Your next step? Learn how to get started. Stay up to date, read the Homeschool Blog.

Getting Started

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:27:00 -0600

1) Making the Decision:

Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can't make for you, but maybe I can help you think it through. Consider these things in making your decision.

Is Homeschool for you?

2) Starting the Year off Right:

As a brand new homeschooler, you may be wondering how to get started on your journey. Here are a few steps to help get organized and get a good start in homeschooling.

Starting the Year off Right Series

3) Understanding Homeschool Laws:

It is very important to know and stay within the laws and requirements of your state or region.

4) Choosing a Support Group:

Meeting together with other homeschoolers can be helpful, but finding a support group can sometimes be difficult. It often takes patience to find the right match for your family. Generally, support groups offer encouragement and help along the way. They can help with choosing curriculum, record keeping, meeting the state laws, and providing opportunities and activities for your students.

5) Choosing a Curriculum:

Selecting your curriculum can be overwhelming. It is possible to overspend and

6) Basics to Record Keeping:

It is very important to keep good records of your child's homeschool years. Your records can be as simple as a daily journal or as elaborate as a purchased computer program or notebook system.

7) Basics to Scheduling:

Homeschoolers generally have a lot of freedom in setting up their schedule, but it sometimes takes a while to find out what works best for your family. It's helpful to hear about what others are doing.

8) Basics to Homeschool Methods:

There are many mothods to homeschool your children. Finding the right method for your family will come in time and it's not uncommon to try a few different methods before throughout your homeschooling years.

Homeschooling and Its Many Faces

9) Basics to Beginning Mid-year:

Is it possible to begin homeschooling midyear? Here are some practical tips to take your children out of school and begin homeschooling after the school year has already begun.

Can I Begin Homeschooling Mid-year?

10) Keeping it Interesting:

They say that variety is the spice of life. Here are some fun things to keep your homeschool day fresh and interesting. �� Clubs �� Online Educational Games �� Holidays �� Field trips

Friendship Booklets

Wed, 30 May 2007 17:42:00 -0500

Today the kids and I were creating "Friendship Booklets" for our "Homeschool PenPal Group". We already send it to one parent and waiting to get it back.