Lang arts: grammar/composition/writing
Reluctant Writers!
My daughter, nine, often struggled with ''writer's block'' when faced with a new writing project. She became easily overwhelmed by the blank piece of paper, even though her head was swarming with creative ideas which she had previously outlined or diagrammed briefly.
To help her organize her thoughts, I purchased blank printer paper which I then cut lengthwise into 6 strips. She uses one strip at a time to write a complete sentence from her outline. She then places each strip into a hanging pocket chart.
Editing and revising become easy for her as she simply rearranges the strips or inserts additional strips for detail and clarity. Once composed, I staple the ordered strips together and she types up one or two strips daily until finished...No more overwhelming writing projects...She loves writing now! | | lovemyquiverful |
Organization/time management
Buy Used Whenever Possible
This is my first year homeschooling and I've already spent almost $2,000 on curriculum, supplies, and field trips -- for just one child. OUCH is correct! I can't even believe I've done it. I am now on what I hope to be my third and final math program for the year, have switched reading programs a couple of times, and even went through two writing programs already.
A big lesson I have learned -- you do not need to purchase everything brand new like I did! There are many places you can search online for buying/selling your homeschool items and it really helps save the money!
I am new and learning, slowly but surely! Next year, my budget will be much smaller! | | ginamv |
Bible & Spiritual growth
Principle Approach
We are a PA family. Using the Principle Approach has been such a blessing to our family as we have learned to apply Biblical Principles to all of our studies. My children and I have learned how God is truly all in all!
I highly reccommend the work it takes to learn this valuable approach to teaching your children. | | mommyof7 |
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Field Trips
If you have children of differing ages and the field trip just wouldn't be appropriate for the little ones, save yourself some headache and be able to enjoy and teach your older ones by employing one of the older students in your home or in your homeschool group to help out with the little ones while you are away. Or you can trade moms and have one or two stay behind to watch all the younger ones and then trade off. | | lliskovec |
Other
Curriculum Choices
When I started homeschooling five years ago, I thought I would purchase a curriculum, use it all year, and purchase the next level the following year. Now, instead of getting upset over switching gears mid year, I praise God that I'm able to adapt my school to my daughter's needs. I am so thankful that we are not ''slaves to the curriculum,'' and I thank God every day that I have so many choices in curriculum. | | rinda |
Other
Payment
I include Walmart gift cards as one of my payment options when you buy from me. This is very convenient and I think more people should use this option. The buyer simply goes to her nearest Walmart and while shopping picks up a gift card and puts the needed amount on it. The seller then goes shopping at her local Walmart with the gift card. No need to cash checks at the bank. | | switchfoot52 |
Homeschool helps
The Difference
The difference between more experienced homeschoolers and less experienced homeschoolers is mostly this: the more experienced ones are OK with the fact that they really don't have any idea what they're doing, but they love their kids, they're using common sense, and they're making it up as they go. | | thewendylady |
Other
Be Thankful
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine. Or, should you find yourself the victim of other peoples' bitterness, ignorance, smallness, or insecurities, remember things could be worse, you could be one of them. | | hcinfo |
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