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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Rules of Play ] [ Archive , LTS] [ Post ] Total Messages = 385 Last entry posted on: 08/28/2008 00:12:20 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the LOK Homeschool for the Month of August, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 17:45:21 (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 17:45:21 (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Basics: Name, DH/SO, Kids & Ages, and what state do you live in? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 17:45:21 (23) beth,tony,samantha 16,christian 14, christin 12, amanda 7 & noah 5 months. We live in Central Texas (nt) - proudmommy5 08/01/2008 17:55:57 (1) ? Do you love you sling? - cajunhoney 08/03/2008 17:04:10 (0) Tracy, Rick Kristen20 Ben18 Sarah17 Katie15 Joe13 Abigail (safe in Jesus' arms) Hannah10 Noah8 Daniel&Nathanael6 Matthew3 Amanda2 Northern VA (nt) - mom2twelve 08/01/2008 18:31:12 (0) Jen, Keith, Emily -14, Antonia (Tony) - 9, Francis - 8, John Paul - 6, Therese - 5, and Stephen - 7.5 mos. hanging out in ND (nt) - wildrose 08/01/2008 20:06:24 (0) Michelle and Jimmy boys are Tommy 26, Timmy 25, Michael 17, Girls are Lisa 19, Marissa 6, Carissa 5, Larissa 4, Tarissa 1 Washington (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 20:55:12 (0) Wendy and Jerry w li'l J 10,Nathaniel 9,ANdrew 7,Kenna 7,Lane 5,and Holly 3 (nt) - azmommaof6 08/01/2008 22:44:00 (1) oh yeah we're in AZ duhhhhhhh (nt) - azmommaof6 08/01/2008 22:44:43 (0) Angie & Dave w/Corey (22), Seth (19), Shelby (16), Morgan (13), Nora (2) & one on the way. We live in MS (nt) - Missang 08/01/2008 23:49:25 (0) Mary and Calvin with Omarion(11, 12 next mnth.), Jasmine(10), Camira (9), Caliyah(6), George(3), and Breah (16 mnths.) and we live in TN. (nt) - mackswife31 08/02/2008 00:10:43 (1) Michele & David, Blake 13, Annie 11, Collin 8, Twins - Kenna & Kent 7, Dawson 5, Emma 2, twins - George & Grant 10 mo. We live in TN too!! (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 02:50:13 (0) Lisa and Craig with Scott(17), Beth(15), Kate(13), Joshua(11), Caleb(9), Moriah(7), Elia(5), Josiah(3), and Helena(1) in Maryland. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/02/2008 00:35:34 (0) Karen, Chris, Alex(12), Sara (2weeks) - Maryland (nt) - xixstar 08/02/2008 19:53:09 (0) Jenn with 8 in Texas (nt) - msjennbug 08/02/2008 19:57:17 (0) Heather, dh Monte, Brock11, Hannah6, Macy4, Luke15m, One on the way. from LA - cajunhoney 08/03/2008 17:01:55 (0) Gary and Shannon w/ #8 due in Sept. , DS 16, DD 14, DD 11, DD 9, DD 6, DS 3, DD 19MO. We live in Upstate NY (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/04/2008 02:39:00 (0) Sarah, dh Bo, Alexandra 11, Michael 8, Joseph 14 months. Living in PA but moving to Ohio (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:33:55 (0) Gretchen, Chris, Troyer(13), Noah(11), Samuel(10), Caleb(8), Micah(6), Levi(3), Jacob(17mo); in PA (nt) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 14:51:39 (0) Christina & Nate, James(6) Morgan (5) Clara (3) Peter (1) and a bun in the oven - we live in Northern, VA (nt) - MommyScott 08/04/2008 14:51:51 (0) Melissa and John w/ Jessie(11) Morgan(9) Jeremy(7) Megan(4) Justin(1) and Molly due nov. 4 from FL (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 18:30:31 (0) Monica with 3 who are schooled and we are sweating through summer in Indiana. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/06/2008 01:16:25 (0) Anita with 6 (5 h/s). We live in Queensland, Australia. (nt) - PerfectPosy 08/07/2008 23:13:45 (0) Kate & Charley with Megan (16.5), Adam (almost 16), Emily (9), David & Sarah (almost 7), Isaac (4.5) & Joshua (2.5) in Oregon. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:12:43 (0) Michelle w/ almost 14 yo DD, 11 yo DD, 9 yo DS, 7 yo DS, 3.5 yo DS, 19 mo DS and a little inkling in Alabama (nt) - queenmommy911 08/12/2008 18:47:31 (0) Andra & Emen ... Emily (13 in 8 days!) Juliana (11.5) Abigail (10) Jaron (29 months) Eleanor (4 months)... living in the province of Ontario (nt) - lucina3 08/16/2008 13:00:32 (0) Michele & Andy & kids Hailey(13), David(12), Eden(11), Thomas(9), Mathew(7), Daniel(6),Samuel(5), Claudia(4), Mariam(2) and Joshua 18 months. We live in the province of Ontario. (nt) - canadianmom 08/21/2008 15:05:08 (0) Laura and DH, kids: Jade (9 1/2), Nova (6), Elliott (3 1/2) and Mira (4 months). In WA. (nt) - laurata 08/21/2008 21:41:11 (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* POLL -- Who's Starting? When are you Starting? Who is Taking a Break? Who Doesn't Have a Clue? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 17:45:21 (14) I'll be starting hopefully the first part of Sept. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/01/2008 17:57:54 (1) Me to. Still don't have all my books. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/04/2008 02:39:52 (0) We start Aug. 18!!! (nt) - wildrose 08/01/2008 20:07:57 (1) This is when we start too. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:38:58 (0) I'm starting on Monday and cannot wait!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/01/2008 22:45:46 (0) We will be starting Monday also and I cannot wait. (nt) - mackswife31 08/02/2008 00:12:02 (0) I think I'm clueless.......... glad you included that option. We are still doing some summer work and will begin our new school year Aug 25. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/02/2008 00:38:52 (0) clueless. we're deschooling for a while, so start date isn't all that relevant I guess. (nt) - xixstar 08/02/2008 19:51:52 (0) we didn't really stop, but did go "light" we kick in full gear Sept 1st (nt) - msjennbug 08/02/2008 19:58:06 (0) August 11th! (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:36:28 (0) We are starting Aug. 18 too. (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 18:33:14 (0) August 11th. We have been lightly schooling all summer, but the 11th will be the new year debut. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/06/2008 01:14:49 (0) I suppose we are schooling year round atm, so no "break" as such. Just had 2 weeks holiday's though and the books came with us. (nt) - PerfectPosy 08/07/2008 23:16:44 (0) Starting back up on August 11th. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:13:14 (0) We're going to start... sometime... I think the beginning of October. I'm usually MUCH more organized than this. EEK. (nt) - lucina3 08/16/2008 13:02:02 (0) Clueless, Some kids want to stay here, some want to go back to the public system.- I had given them a deadline to decide, but gave them an extension.We need to know this weekend. So we will officially start after Labour day. (nt) - canadianmom 08/21/2008 15:09:18 (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* Monthly Goals -- What are you hoping to accomplish in Fill-In Month *~*~*~*~* (nt) - LOK-Staff 08/01/2008 17:45:21 (12) I am hoping to get all my curriculum done and buy what I need to buy so I can start homeschooling the first of Sep. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/01/2008 17:57:02 (0) I am hoping to order all curriculum-do a couple of months of lesson plans And start school by the last Monday of the month! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/01/2008 18:32:45 (0) hopeing to enjoy what is left of Summer and finishing getting the desks refurbished and moved back in to the school room (nt) - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 20:56:23 (0) I'm hoping to accomplish some sort of schedule and routine during august.we'll be starting sort of slow with soccer still going on (nt) - azmommaof6 08/01/2008 22:47:00 (0) I still have a fair amount of planning to do for the fall. DH will be off some this month beginning next week, which will help. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/02/2008 00:49:30 (0) Re-vamp chore chart, set up a snack schedule and start menu planning (I've always just done it day-to-day) to have a better budget & have the kids help more. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:43:44 (0) Still have some things to order - then planning, planning, planning - which involved a lot of printing, too! (nt) - msjennbug 08/02/2008 19:59:11 (0) well, we were supposed to start today, but the boys have a friend from out of town visiting for the week. It's hard to get them to do any work when they want to play LOL So I guess my goal is to finally get started! (nt) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 15:27:26 (0) Hopefully finish off my plan for when we change curriculum, and ge some sort of schedual wrked out as well. (nt) - PerfectPosy 08/07/2008 23:18:41 (0) For August, I'd like to establish our working schedule for the school year (I've got things planned out, but need to see how it works in real life versus on paper). (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:15:03 (0) In August: I want to get a whole house "de-junk/reorganize" done and plan a working schedule/routine for us (nt) - lucina3 08/16/2008 13:03:11 (0) Need to organize, schedule and do planners (nt) - canadianmom 08/21/2008 15:11:43 (0) 6. I would like to hear some ideas for a classroom reward system . . .(m) - wildrose 08/01/2008 20:16:25 (2) to in to in her classat the catholic school where the older ones went - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 20:52:30 (1) Good ideas! I think I may try some - esp for my 5 yr old, he gets done early and out of boredom gets distracting to people still working. (nt) - room4more 08/02/2008 03:48:56 (0) What has worked great for my kids when they are younger, and for the second grade religion class I taught was a "grab bag" of sorts. - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:42:40 (0) 7. here is a cool site with lots of freebies - my-8-angels 08/01/2008 22:51:10 (1) Thanks I can't wait to check it out (nt) - proudmommy5 08/01/2008 23:27:33 (0) 8. *+*+*+*+* Curriculum Chat -- What are you going to use? What have you purchased? What do you have left to buy? Where's your favorite place to order from? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - msjennbug 08/03/2008 00:30:43 (14) I'm using Oak Meadow this year.i got their curriculum from ebay and it's in great condition.i have nothing left to buy!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/03/2008 03:55:04 (0) most of my curriculum I am making this year. I don't really have a certain one I like more then the other I have only tried one.I buy most of my stuff at a store here ,mardele. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/03/2008 14:20:16 (0) Well, I'm using a bunch of things: BJUP math, Queen language books and copybook, Beautiful Feet Amer. History, Calvert (for one child) and a mish-mosh of things for other subjects - jakikoripiba 08/03/2008 14:29:05 (0) We use Math-U-See, our eldest is doing 9th grade through Kolbe, and the younger kids I'm putting together myself - Seton 4 science, My World of Neighbors for Soc. St. (excellent book!), and some things from Catholic Heritage Curriculum. (nt) - wildrose 08/03/2008 23:55:40 (1) Do you like the Seton Science for all grades? (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 18:53:47 (1) This is the first time I've used it. I'm not sure if it would be my first choice but it was 50 cents so I bought it! lol (nt) - wildrose 08/07/2008 15:16:51 (0) I am an Abecca-BJU-Saxon- but looking into some new ones this year (nt) - mom2twelve 08/04/2008 00:07:06 (0) DD 14 Christian Liberty Academy, dd 11, dd 9, & dd 6 Heart of Dekota, and Horizons math, (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/04/2008 02:41:54 (0) We use Kolbe Academy...but I do supplement some of the courses with texts from Catholic Heritage Curriculum and Seton (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:35:10 (0) For the older boys, I am borrowing the text books from the middle school (7 & 8 grade); for the elementary I use Complete Curriculum workbooks from BJs ,and I supplement all of that with various books and projects from anywhere I see them. Whatever I think looks fun! (nt) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 15:35:09 (0) I use Mostly Catholic Heritage but we have some Saxon, Abeka ,and the girls wanted to do Language arts on the PC so we are going to try SOS this year for their LA,and got Harcourt Science for 4th gr. (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 18:50:18 (0) we're sticking with K-12 I really like it a lot, and so do the kiddo's! (nt) - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 18:58:33 (0) we order all our curr. from seton and we love it. (nt) - my-8-angels 08/05/2008 05:31:25 (0) We are using Sonlight Core 4 (4th & 5th graders) and Core 1 for the 1st grader. We are using Singapore math for all 3. I am ready to go, now to convince them!! (nt) - boilerbabies 08/06/2008 01:11:17 (0) I'm eclectic & I get most of my stuff through christianbook.com. Apologia for science, Wordly Wise, Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Explode the Code, Math-U-See & Saxon Math, BJU for history, Handwriting Without Tears, etc. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:19:35 (0) We use Mother of Divine Grace. We have everything we plan to buy for this year. The items we didn't purchase, we are borrowing from the library. (nt) - ginamomof4 08/13/2008 14:46:43 (0) 9. */*/*/*/* Report Card -- How are your goals coming along? What do you have left to do before you start up school?*\*\*\*\* (nt) - msjennbug 08/03/2008 00:32:51 (10) I still have a lot to do before school starts and I need to get busy on it. I just realized this morning that I have 4 weeks and then school starts for us (nt) - proudmommy5 08/03/2008 14:22:03 (0) goood i'm all ready for our first day tomorrow!!!!I'm very excited!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/03/2008 14:25:27 (0) We started last week with the basics (math & LA), this week we will add in history and lit studies. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/03/2008 14:30:17 (0) I need to do a "spring cleaning" of the house so we start off organized, finish gathering/planning books (I'm so far behind this year!!) and figure out schedules. I'm glad I have another month! (nt) - lucina3 08/04/2008 14:33:38 (0) We only have one week and I'm feeling the pressure! I still have to do a cleaning around here so that it's in tip top shape, and I need to buy some organizers and some book shelves (we have so many more books this year....not sure how that happened!) (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:47:59 (0) I still have to pick up the older boys' books from the school on Wed, but other than that, I guess all I really need to do is get organized! Clean up my desk and make an official School Station for picking up assignments and turning them in. (nt) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 15:38:52 (0) get school buckets cleaned out and re-organized! - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 18:59:49 (0) I'm waiting for their awards to come in for our award ceremony we never got around to doing and buy a bigger cork board and set it up. (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 19:04:27 (0) Rearrange our school room and the closet in there. (nt) - boilerbabies 08/06/2008 01:13:19 (0) Nothing! LOL (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:16:12 (0) 10. I am looking for some kind of home economic curriculum web sites r something that I can use to help me teach this with out having to buy a curriculum.does anyone know of anything that can help.I have done several searches and have come up with nothing (nt) - proudmommy5 08/03/2008 18:28:34 (2) We have this.... - msjennbug 08/03/2008 19:37:15 (1) thank you for both sites I have a place to start now. thanks again (nt) - proudmommy5 08/03/2008 23:37:25 (0) I found this site.... - jakikoripiba 08/03/2008 19:47:58 (1) Thank you very much. I book marked it to go through it. I did see several things already that I can use. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/03/2008 23:35:22 (0) 11. Wish me luck!!!!! - azmommaof6 08/04/2008 13:26:37 (5) Good luck today! I hope it goes smoothly for you! (nt) - lucina3 08/04/2008 14:32:30 (0) Good luck! I hope it goes well for you! (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:44:00 (0) good luck, I am sure everything will be just fine (nt) - proudmommy5 08/04/2008 15:19:20 (0) Hope it all goes well! (that is why I continued to school the kiddo's - a little break for them and they want it ALL! lol) (nt) - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 19:05:59 (0) Good luck ! (nt) - luvmybabies 08/04/2008 19:07:30 (0) 12. I am trying to plan for this fall... - lucina3 08/04/2008 14:32:07 (5) Good luck! Sounds like you have a lot to fit in!!!!!! I agree on the 30 hour days...that would help us out too....though I have a feeling I would just cram more in! (nt) - sis517blue 08/04/2008 14:45:54 (0) ack you sound like me last week!!!!!hmmm how bout at least a 20 hour day??? (nt) - azmommaof6 08/04/2008 15:09:43 (0) let me know if you find a schedule that works and is one that you can stick to. I have made more of those over the years then I can remeber and none of them have really stuck. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/04/2008 15:21:44 (0) Just a thought - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 19:05:16 (0) scheduling is like budgeting to me.... - msjennbug 08/04/2008 20:34:02 (0) 13. I have a big dilema (m) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 15:22:28 (5) r the donors going to pay for more then one year? that could be hard for them to only have one year and then back to hs. I don't think it would be worth it if it was only for the one year. If it was till graduation then maybe.I'll pray that God may help lead you in the right direction (nt) - proudmommy5 08/04/2008 17:04:44 (1) Our church school only goes through 8th grade, (m) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 17:40:33 (0) wow - that is a big choice - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 19:01:22 (1) That's true (m) - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 23:19:42 (0) Well, I would try not to think of it as failing..... - jakikoripiba 08/04/2008 19:22:33 (1) I agree about the homework. m - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 23:47:55 (0) Wow, what a tough decicion. - sis517blue 08/04/2008 21:29:22 (1) Thanks! m - stillwantmore 08/04/2008 23:14:16 (0) just a idea - my-8-angels 08/05/2008 00:32:08 (1) Thank you m - stillwantmore 08/05/2008 03:33:12 (0) 14. Has anyone here ever ordered stuff from Cindy Rushton? - weinloveforever 08/04/2008 17:19:51 (2) No I haven't...I have heard of her but have never used her products. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/04/2008 19:23:37 (0) I have her study guide for the book of Daniel - Missang 08/08/2008 02:40:03 (0) 15. *!*!* Access Issues with Lotsofkids.com Website. Everyone please read! *!*!* - Mirz 08/05/2008 08:39:54 CDT (0) 16. Repost: How do YOU do it with ADD and or depression? - MommyScott 08/05/2008 20:07:08 (1) In a situation like that, I would highly recommend - msjennbug 08/05/2008 21:30:39 (1) Accountability, I think, Is the key for me - MommyScott 08/05/2008 21:53:17 (2) well, with the DH I would have the KIDS be accountable to him ;) - msjennbug 08/05/2008 22:35:17 (0) I can help - mom2twelve 08/06/2008 11:14:31 (1) a few more idea.. - mom2twelve 08/06/2008 12:23:27 (1) Thank you! - MommyScott 08/07/2008 19:14:00 (0) 17. Spelling Program - YankeeMom 08/06/2008 14:37:18 (9) I'm not sure I can help much except to tell you what we use.... - jakikoripiba 08/06/2008 15:09:45 (0) I like BJU press spelling and there are many aspects of it I love - mom2twelve 08/06/2008 16:56:29 (0) and using the approach I do. I do not need to purchase the teacher's manual (nt) - mom2twelve 08/06/2008 16:57:36 (0) I loved 100 Vocabulary Words Every *th Grader Needs to Know (fill in the appropriate grade). m - stillwantmore 08/06/2008 18:04:26 (0) Well, we love Spelling Power and you use it through all the grades. Has been great for our family. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 08/06/2008 21:08:55 (0) Look at wizardsspell.com. It's a good supplement to any program, imo. 10 min, 3x per week. (nt) - laurata 08/07/2008 04:42:17 (0) Thanks for all the great ideas, ladies! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/08/2008 03:19:33 (0) We are going to try Sequential Spelling this year...... - Missang 08/08/2008 13:24:19 (1) I used this with two of mine around that age and it was helpful. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/09/2008 12:41:25 (0) We're using this.... - shel 08/08/2008 21:29:56 (2) Oops, for some reason it went to the wrong page...just click on the "Spelling" link at the left side. (nt) - shel 08/08/2008 21:31:08 (0) We use Queens too....language lessons and copywork (America the Beautiful). (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/08/2008 22:15:08 (0) 18. how to schedule multiple kids - MamaDee 08/07/2008 18:12:51 (2) can you do some buddy system some of the time like older with younger for a little of the work (nt) - my-8-angels 08/07/2008 22:00:16 (0) I have finally realized that for me what I have to do is.... - jakikoripiba 08/07/2008 23:57:24 (0) 19. question for those that homeschool a dyslexic child - Shawna 08/08/2008 01:15:15 (0) 20. I know I'm crazy but I moved my start date up to monday aug 11.I have everything ready except for english and that is what I am going to work on this weekend. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/08/2008 14:36:21 (2) i dont think you're crazy at all this is what i did too i wasnt originally gonna start till like the week before the last week of august (nt) - azmommaof6 08/08/2008 15:12:32 (0) I don't think you are crazy at all! I had to hold my kids off until the 11th...they wanted to start sooner! They like when we start early so that we can take time off during the year when we want to without pushing into the summer so much. (nt) - sis517blue 08/10/2008 13:50:35 (0) 21. I was wondering if anyone else teaches things like home ec, typing r anything extra like this and how r you on the grades. - proudmommy5 08/08/2008 14:42:05 (3) I don't teach it formally, just let them help in the kitchen with me or give them an easy recipe to do and let them go at it.... - jakikoripiba 08/08/2008 15:44:04 (1) We do the same. (nt) - shel 08/08/2008 21:31:57 (0) I don't formally teach "home ec", but I did get a fun typing program and had the kids do it since computers are obviously going to be a part of their future & I'd like them to know how to do more than "hunt & peck". As for grades, I don't focus on that at all. Learning the subject matter is more important to me than a letter grade (which isn't necessarily an accurate assessment of their grasp of a subject ~ any kid can memorize for a test & then promptly forget the information). (nt) - kpmomof7 08/09/2008 02:24:27 (1) I agree. I was trying to decide if I wanted to do grades r not this time around. I think I am going to start off not giving grades and see how things go with them. I do know that I am not going to give test though. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/09/2008 15:04:07 (1) We dont do grades we'll se i'll prolly need to do it when they get into highschool but there's no reason for it now.The only testing is the older kids on their math and thats it really!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 20:21:03 (0) My aunt talked me out of doing grades this year - msjennbug 08/09/2008 15:43:19 (0) 22. so proudmommy5 give us an overview of your curriculum you're doing this year (nt) - azmommaof6 08/09/2008 15:28:18 (1) well lets see as of right now I am doing - proudmommy5 08/09/2008 15:42:02 (1) I admire your ability to create so much of your kids school work. I hardly find the time to grade my kids work. (nt) - room4more 08/09/2008 20:23:19 (0) 23. Wendy, how did the first week go? I hope you have inspiring news for the rest of us! (nt) - room4more 08/09/2008 19:58:35 (2) it went soooo well!!!!!!i am so excietd with this oak meadow curriculum - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 02:01:26 (1) Great! You have given me hope. We start in a week. (nt) - room4more 08/10/2008 03:13:05 (1) glad i could help!!!i know it will go fine.it took me a bit to - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 05:16:00 (1) I had to do a schedule this year. My challenge isn't the older kids, it's the 2 ten mo olds and a 2 year old!! LOL!! (nt) - room4more 08/10/2008 16:08:28 (0) I just have to say i CAN NOT wait to do school tomorrow (nt) - azmommaof6 08/11/2008 03:33:25 (0) 24. Spin off from Wendy's post to Proudmommy - does everyone want to share their curriculum? Here's mine... - room4more 08/09/2008 20:11:20 (10) Fantastic picture ~ and you are so pretty! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/09/2008 21:41:13 (3) And our curriculum: (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/09/2008 22:02:06 (3) wow latin I do good to get my kids to speak proper english I don't think I could handle a foreign language also. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/09/2008 22:23:19 (1) we'll be adding spanish in here after soccer is all over (nt) - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 02:44:24 (0) ok I do latin but not till high school what do you use for your younger ones? - my-8-angels 08/09/2008 22:43:21 (1) Song School Latin is new for K-2, haven't used it yet. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/09/2008 23:10:16 (3) I will have to check that out thank you (nt) - my-8-angels 08/10/2008 00:02:24 (0) I'm checking too! (nt) - room4more 08/10/2008 03:26:40 (1) Here are the links to the elementary programs, if you're interested: (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/10/2008 04:33:03 (1) thanks for the link I checked it out and have ordered it from amazon should be here this week (nt) - my-8-angels 08/10/2008 20:19:46 (0) Oh my gosh!! I am SO getting that for next year! I just looked at it and LOVE it! I'll post my curriculum as soon as I have a chance. (nt) - wildrose 08/10/2008 18:30:51 (0) Hmmmm . . . . - YankeeMom 08/10/2008 18:17:57 (1) Oops! Wrong place. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/10/2008 18:19:40 (0) I was thinking the same thing!!!she has a beaitiful family (nt) - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 02:42:53 (0) aww, thank you. (nt) - room4more 08/10/2008 03:18:15 (0) here is ours. they tell me I can do this we will see. thank goodness I only have 5 left to teach. - my-8-angels 08/09/2008 22:38:09 (1) I see the Faith and Freedom readers on your 1st grade list....I LOVE them! They are soooo adoreable!!!!!!!! My daughter hated the 5th and 6th grade readers.....so we've had to stop using them for her. I'm so glad Michael is still into them! (nt) - sis517blue 08/10/2008 13:47:18 (1) my older ones love them (nt) - my-8-angels 08/10/2008 20:18:23 (0) What we're using this year.... - jakikoripiba 08/10/2008 00:13:00 (0) Here's mine...... - sis517blue 08/10/2008 13:42:14 (0) Nine-Arrows, yours looks very familiar to me! - Kinsa 08/10/2008 18:04:18 (2) Yes, and I have you seen there! (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/10/2008 18:42:45 (0) karen.... - msjennbug 08/11/2008 23:09:00 (1) Well... - Kinsa 08/12/2008 01:26:15 (1) Uh, I forgot to mention that no, we've never been through it before. Does that matter? You're making me nervous... (LOL) (nt) - Kinsa 08/12/2008 01:27:21 (1) no. it was just different for us - msjennbug 08/12/2008 01:47:24 (1) a 30 WEEK schedule - sorry (nt) - msjennbug 08/12/2008 01:52:10 (0) Ours . . . - YankeeMom 08/10/2008 18:23:07 (1) ok you're gonna love the galloping the globe!!!!it's so much fun and my kids learned so much (nt) - azmommaof6 08/10/2008 19:02:14 (1) Yeah, I've had it for a few years now. I keep meaning to start it and never get around to it! Maybe this year? (nt) - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 13:48:39 (0) Ok. Here it goes .. . .(m) - wildrose 08/11/2008 16:22:41 (1) We are doing Kolbe this year for both of our kids......have you used Kolbe before, or is this your first year with them? (nt) - sis517blue 08/11/2008 17:53:52 (1) This is our first year but I'm really excited about it and hope it goes well. We've were using Mother of Divine Grace previously. (nt) - wildrose 08/12/2008 00:42:04 (0) Here's what we're using right now.... - shel 08/11/2008 16:59:08 (0) For us.... (I also have 6 "IN" school this year) - msjennbug 08/11/2008 23:05:25 (1) Ok Jen tell me how you do it with AO..... - jakikoripiba 08/12/2008 02:36:12 (1) well.... - msjennbug 08/12/2008 03:46:54 (2) I would really like to do CM but.... - jakikoripiba 08/12/2008 12:36:11 (1) When we started AO - msjennbug 08/12/2008 20:15:15 (0) I'd be interested in the CM yahoo group you mentioned. We use Mother of Divine Grace curriculum and it is a mix of CM and classical. (nt) - ginamomof4 08/13/2008 14:51:40 (1) here ya go - msjennbug 08/13/2008 16:23:59 (0) At the moment we are still using PACE's for all the kids in all subjects - PerfectPosy 08/12/2008 01:17:38 (0) 25. 5 year old is sooooooooooo sloooooooooooow - MommyScott 08/11/2008 16:34:28 (2) For the ones I've had like that, I don't push at that age.... - shel 08/11/2008 20:11:17 (0) patience my dear friend... - mom2twelve 08/12/2008 15:15:54 (0) 26. OK, I have to ask (again) . . . - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 16:58:58 (5) My oldest chose to take Latin. She took it in middle school and likes it.... - shel 08/11/2008 17:01:09 (1) I'm interested in it for vocabulary, but I think only learning basic root words. Definitely it will help her learn other Romanic languages should she be interested later on in life. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 20:53:55 (0) Well, I'm hoping that one of my boys will be a priest, or any of my kids be a religious (nun or monk) and knowing Latin is a bonus....they won't need to learn it when they are studying to be a priest or religious. Also, I took Latin in High School, and it made vocabulary while reading sooooooo easy...so many words use latin derivatives. (nt) - sis517blue 08/11/2008 17:51:28 (1) Ah, that makes sense (for Catholics.) (nt) - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 17:57:57 (0) we learned it in catholic school growing up and the older ones as well. - my-8-angels 08/11/2008 18:22:23 (0) That reason is valid, but only part of the answer. - Kinsa 08/11/2008 18:50:23 (1) There's a lot to debate there, but I appreciate the info and POV! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 20:41:02 (0) Here is an article by the author of the "Latin-Centered Curriculum," the book I use as the basis for our homeschool. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 19:44:01 (1) Thanks, everyone, interesting articles . . . - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 20:40:08 (1) I have my own take on the religious/spiritual POV. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/11/2008 20:59:05 (1) Funny, my Grandpa's name was Roman, LOL. Definitely, the best benefit I can see is for language arts. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/11/2008 21:28:27 (0) 27. First Day went well!!!!!!!!! - sis517blue 08/11/2008 19:01:30 (3) i'm so happt for you!!!our day is going a little longer today because i - azmommaof6 08/11/2008 20:40:36 (0) Great ideas to make it fun! (nt) - room4more 08/11/2008 21:46:27 (0) that is wonderful (nt) - my-8-angels 08/11/2008 22:38:12 (0) 28. our first day hit a few bumps but over all went pretty good. - proudmommy5 08/11/2008 21:08:21 (4) that is great (nt) - my-8-angels 08/11/2008 21:12:45 (0) Sounds like it went well. (nt) - room4more 08/11/2008 21:44:29 (0) lol too funny my 5 year old is like that too.He's like but i dont KNOW that and i tell him thats why he's learning it!!!!sounds like a pretty good first day though (nt) - azmommaof6 08/11/2008 22:40:10 (0) Glad to hear they liked it better than last year! Yippee for a great first day! (nt) - sis517blue 08/12/2008 00:26:50 (0) 29. *cajunhoney* you asked about my sling in an earlier post - proudmommy5 08/11/2008 21:12:18 (0) 30. How long is your school day? - MamaDee 08/12/2008 13:16:04 (2) The general rule of thumb is a half-hour for kindergarten, then another half-hour per grade level after that. (m) - Kinsa 08/12/2008 15:30:32 (1) wow - MamaDee 08/12/2008 18:13:04 (1) I posted my curriculum choices in thread #24. HTH! (nt) - Kinsa 08/13/2008 21:30:59 (0) My 6th grader does about 4 hours and my 3 rd grader about 3 hours. In 2nd grade he was sometimes done in 2 hours. DD has never been able to finish in less than 4 hours....she is so easily distracted. (nt) - sis517blue 08/12/2008 18:37:28 (1) how many subjects - MamaDee 08/12/2008 22:00:00 (1) Yeah.....we do 14 subjects I think.....but 6 are electives and we don't do them every day....only 1 or 2 electives a day. And some of the main classes I combine.... - sis517blue 08/13/2008 17:51:47 (1) I do this too .... - jakikoripiba 08/13/2008 20:06:22 (0) 31. Did anyone see the "Failing Grade" episode . . . - YankeeMom 08/12/2008 14:45:42 (2) my mom was telling me about this.we hail from WA where the Gates have been helping for a few years. (nt) - azmommaof6 08/12/2008 16:21:19 (0) I've heard that Oprah is not a homeschooling fan. She is such a huge supporter of teachers and teacher's unions....I can't imagine she would be a big homeschool supporter. (nt) - sis517blue 08/12/2008 18:39:24 (1) Yeah, I heard something like that awhile back. Sort of ticks me off -- I AM a teacher! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/12/2008 18:44:49 (1) You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - sis517blue 08/12/2008 21:13:51 (0) 32. Question for high school homeschoolers . . . - YankeeMom 08/12/2008 22:27:56 (5) did she already take apologia physical science? - msjennbug 08/13/2008 00:03:26 (1) No, she hasn't . . . - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 15:05:07 (1) kristin - I'm liking the idea of - msjennbug 08/13/2008 16:37:14 (1) I got the idea when I saw this . . . - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 17:29:49 (0) What about Earth Science? I took physics in high school, but I managed to avoid chemistry. Basically it's a little bit like geology. I don't know if you can get something like that. (nt) - stillwantmore 08/13/2008 01:33:31 (1) That is what I was going to suggest. I took Earth and Mineral science in 9th grade and it had geology, astronomy, weather, and I think something else. I am sure there has to be something out there like that. (nt) - sis517blue 08/13/2008 12:26:36 (1) Geology or "earth science" could work . . . I just wonder if that is already covered in Apologia's "Physical Science." (nt) - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 15:06:30 (0) with ours we have done what will be required for their future careers. like with michael he needs forensic science so that is what he is doing this year. (nt) - my-8-angels 08/13/2008 04:09:02 (1) That makes sense -- but right now she is only "planning" on marriage and being a SAHM. Not really interested in college, but she's 15 so we'll see. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 15:07:31 (0) My dd is using Apologia Physical Science, then biology, then chemistry. My son will do Physics, but the only reason for that is... - shel 08/13/2008 11:17:40 (1) Thanks Shel -- that sounds exactly like what we are going to end up doing. It's good to know others are, too. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/13/2008 15:08:54 (0) Megan & Adam have done Apologia physical science, biology & now chemistry. They'll do either physics their senior year or a science of their choosing, like anatomy & physiology. (nt) - kpmomof7 08/14/2008 20:08:07 (0) 33. May be homeschooling...again. --m - Mirz 08/13/2008 21:10:27 (5) A few resources for you: - Kinsa 08/13/2008 21:28:21 (0) HSLDA has scholarships - msjennbug 08/13/2008 21:54:46 (2) WOW ~ that's amazing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 22:03:48 (0) Jenn, thanks for this list! --m - Mirz 08/20/2008 02:27:04 (0) This is a free math curriculum (very well-regarded, too, btw). (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/13/2008 21:57:30 (1) ah! Thank you. I'd lost the link for that site. - msjennbug 08/13/2008 23:15:38 (0) What grades would you be teaching? I have some curriculum I'm not using that I could possibly send you! (nt) - mom2twelve 08/14/2008 01:07:26 (0) I only have two sites that haven't been listed....... - sis517blue 08/14/2008 12:20:11 (2) I forgot to say, make sure you check your library...I have found tons of history/non-fiction books to use to supplement history, science, literature, etc. I just research what I am looking for on-line and then request it from my librarian when I need it. (nt) - sis517blue 08/14/2008 12:28:22 (0) I just keep thinking of things....that's how my brain works. But someone on here (can't remember who, but hats off to her!) suggested I check abebooks.com.....they sell used books very cheap. And they have curriculum on there. It's not free, but it is cheap! (nt) - sis517blue 08/14/2008 12:30:38 (0) 34. The Book Samaritan - does anyone know if they are still in business? - Kinsa 08/13/2008 21:33:35 (2) Me too. It was there just a few wks ago when I sent my friend there. - msjennbug 08/13/2008 21:56:36 (0) I just asked around about this... - jakikoripiba 08/13/2008 23:45:45 (0) 35. Geometry.....ugh! - jakikoripiba 08/14/2008 00:00:07 (4) See if any of this here can help - msjennbug 08/14/2008 00:08:03 (1) thanks Jen....I'll check out those links. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/14/2008 00:29:16 (0) You might like "Key to Geometry", too. Easy workbooks for review and learning. (nt) - YankeeMom 08/14/2008 02:15:27 (0) These are what I'm using to teach all the math I've forgotten.... - shel 08/14/2008 12:29:39 (0) If you do end up looking for another geometry curriculum, I can not say enough about Jacobs Geometry (and Jacobs Algebra for that matter). We found it to be very teachable and our oldest (now 15) was able to follow most of it on his own. (nt) - quiverfullmom 08/15/2008 02:53:57 (0) 36. Hi, I'm looking for suggestions on books or programs to use to supplement Algebraic Thinking....definition inside (m) - Denise1066 08/16/2008 13:45:18 (1) Denise, there is a certain maturation of the brain that must take place before a child can grasp the abstract concepts involved in algebra. (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/16/2008 22:09:13 (1) Thanks Lisa, I've decided from looking around that what is he working on is probably actually Pre-Algebra (m) - Denise1066 08/17/2008 01:09:13 (0) 37. just got this link from TOS homeschooling - azmommaof6 08/17/2008 15:14:58 (0) 38. The NEA agenda (cross-posted) - YankeeMom 08/17/2008 17:27:29 (1) Ya know, technically... - Kinsa 08/17/2008 20:59:02 (1) You are right . . . - YankeeMom 08/18/2008 00:42:47 (0) 39. Thank you for all of your support above. --m - Mirz 08/18/2008 00:51:31 (9) we do many different things - my-8-angels 08/18/2008 04:02:27 (0) My kids have always been in gymnastics, so it's never been an issue.... - sis517blue 08/18/2008 12:02:55 (0) PE - Kinsa 08/18/2008 12:54:59 (1) Okay, after glancing over that link... - Kinsa 08/18/2008 13:41:23 (1) Hee-hee. I forgot to mention that we've also done karate. (nt) - Kinsa 08/18/2008 13:44:41 (0) We just run and play - msjennbug 08/18/2008 14:59:21 (0) thank you so much for the link I was just thinking about adding that to r day (nt) - proudmommy5 08/18/2008 17:49:23 (0) We have been very blessed with my inlaws paying for sports.... - jakikoripiba 08/18/2008 18:22:31 (0) PE for us has been done in several different ways - mom2twelve 08/19/2008 02:55:18 (0) We are fortunate to have a community rec center within a reasonable driving distance that offers gym class to hsers cheap. (nt) - jemarmy 08/21/2008 23:39:09 (0) My oldest 2 boys rode their bikes to work and home again at least 5 days a week for a couple of years.... - Missang 08/27/2008 00:59:18 (0) 40. “If I Could Do It Over Again…” Thoughts and Advice from Homeschool Families---- FREE PDF ebook TODAY ONLY - DaisyLife 08/18/2008 17:27:04 (2) Oops, that link went mad, corrected inside..... - DaisyLife 08/18/2008 17:28:16 (0) Thanks, food for thought! (nt) - room4more 08/19/2008 18:24:41 (0) 41. Phew! First day is done! (m) - wildrose 08/18/2008 19:26:30 (1) Glad to hear that your first day went well!!!! I love Kolbe Academy....I'll sing praises right along with you! (nt) - sis517blue 08/19/2008 12:19:57 (0) 42. Sigh!!!!!!i have to make a schedule.i didnt want to i wanted to be able to be a free flowing momma but its not gonna work like that i dont think.so i'll make a nice general outline outlining chores wake up and meals.... (nt) - azmommaof6 08/18/2008 22:46:13 (2) I found that just making a list with no times scheduled on it is much more doable.... - jakikoripiba 08/19/2008 03:52:37 (1) I have found just a list helps my kids also......they know that there is no tv, no computer time, no outside playing until they items on the list are checked off. (nt) - sis517blue 08/19/2008 12:23:07 (0) I did a schedule with times, but I just use the times as a guide, something to strive for....because you know there are a million distractors in a day. (nt) - room4more 08/19/2008 18:27:21 (0) 43. Well...I'm preparing withdrawal letters. (m) - Mirz 08/20/2008 00:54:45 (11) Oh, I wanted to add a funny story. --m - Mirz 08/20/2008 00:56:33 (0) hey i made it to the end!!!!wohoooo.I think this is a very clear sign.oh mirz i'll be thining of you as you get everything worked out.i know you'll do fine (nt) - azmommaof6 08/20/2008 01:07:54 (0) ... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 08/20/2008 01:55:57 (0) heres a hug from me as well (nt) - proudmommy5 08/20/2008 02:22:52 (0) I am so happy for you Michelle (sorry the school has been so difficult though). I'm sure the kids are going to be so much happier. (nt) - PerfectPosy 08/20/2008 03:23:50 (0) Hugs here too (nt) - my-8-angels 08/20/2008 03:50:15 (0) Oh, Michelle!!!! I'm excited for you, and the kids! We're here to help with anything you want to ask! - msjennbug 08/20/2008 05:11:14 (0) I'm so excited for you!!!! And I'm so glad your kids are excited about it!!!! I'm sorry the school was so difficult, but sounds like it was the sign you were waiting for!!!! (nt) - sis517blue 08/20/2008 12:03:24 (0) Thank you all. After a bad case of nerves, talking, and prayers, I feel much better this morning. Particularly since... (m) - Mirz 08/20/2008 12:47:45 (1) Yes, their excitement should help ALOT! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/20/2008 12:58:58 (0) Congratulations and blessings in your new adventure! We're here for you! (nt) - YankeeMom 08/20/2008 12:58:04 (0) Good for you!!!! (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/20/2008 13:15:22 (0) 44. Question that's kinda pressing. --m - Mirz 08/20/2008 13:19:17 (5) nah i wouldnt call.i mean i bet there a more kids then not that decide not to go to the school they've registered with. (nt) - azmommaof6 08/20/2008 13:26:27 (0) i agree, no need to call. (nt) - xixstar 08/20/2008 14:15:55 (0) michelle, - msjennbug 08/20/2008 15:45:32 (0) I don't know what your hs laws are but I would just send in the letter (certified or if you hand deliver it have them sign a receipt)... - jakikoripiba 08/20/2008 18:50:19 (0) What is IL policy on withdrawal or intent? . . . - YankeeMom 08/20/2008 21:47:53 (1) Thanks everyone for the input. Illinois is one of the best HSing states, so we're blessed in that regard. --m - Mirz 08/20/2008 22:56:53 (1) I was just going to suggest . . . - YankeeMom 08/21/2008 14:49:30 (0) 45. Ok I made a stupid schedule!!!!grrrrr oh well already the kids are saying it looks great. (nt) - azmommaof6 08/21/2008 14:58:10 (1) What happen? (nt) - proudmommy5 08/21/2008 15:18:39 (1) I just really wanted to be like the laid back mommy who has lesson plans and we just get to school when we're all ready.But lets face it with 6 kids they're never gonna be all ready.so yes here i go back to structure.It wouldnt be so bad if the rest of the family was used - azmommaof6 08/21/2008 15:45:26 (1) I hope it all works out for you. (nt) - proudmommy5 08/21/2008 23:59:07 (0) 46. pics of the kids' fort Jamestown - azmommaof6 08/21/2008 15:05:03 (1) hey were going to be learning about james town as well. We haven't made it there yet but it's already planned out. Great fort. I need to do something like that for the kids (nt) - proudmommy5 08/21/2008 15:18:06 (0) 47. Well... (m) - Mirz 08/21/2008 19:04:30 (5) CONGRATULATIONS ! I hope you have a wonderful school year!! (nt) - quiverfullmom 08/21/2008 19:12:29 (0) congratulations! !! (nt) - proudmommy5 08/21/2008 19:32:10 (0) sounds like it's gonna be a great start!!!!! (nt) - azmommaof6 08/21/2008 19:40:04 (0) Since you are a natural-born homeschooler... (m) - Nine-Arrows 08/21/2008 20:07:21 (0) Thats Great (nt) - my-8-angels 08/21/2008 22:39:28 (0) 48. I have made the commitment. - laurata 08/21/2008 20:57:40 (1) Of course they will sweetie.I'm dealing with some resisitance as well.and i always had PPanxiety after my babies it sucked.heres big hugs for you sweetie (nt) - azmommaof6 08/21/2008 22:45:59 (1) Thanks, that helps! (nt) - laurata 08/23/2008 00:47:24 (0) 49. How do you motivate dawdlers? - jemarmy 08/22/2008 00:32:18 (3) well i had this problem today - azmommaof6 08/22/2008 00:43:29 (0) for our children - my-8-angels 08/22/2008 03:15:10 (0) Thanks for your comments, this is what we're trying now... - jemarmy 08/26/2008 19:54:01 (0) 50. Anyone gone through Starting Points and/or World Views (from Cornerstone Curriculum)? - msjennbug 08/22/2008 03:23:31 (0) 51. teaching from bed today!!!!lol i'm sick still but i'm not letting the kids off the hook!!!i'm so mean (nt) - azmommaof6 08/22/2008 16:01:13 (0) 52. Free online handwriting? Any one got any good sites? (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/22/2008 20:37:00 (1) see if any of these help - msjennbug 08/22/2008 22:28:10 (3) thanks it helped me out (nt) - proudmommy5 08/22/2008 23:29:20 (0) msjennbug.... - shel 08/23/2008 00:00:11 (0) Thanks, my ds... - dutch-dancer 08/23/2008 14:58:00 (0) 53. Back from my "rental hunt" in Ohio..... - sis517blue 08/25/2008 19:17:29 (3) I have not moved out of state, but I would check the hs laws where you are moving to... - jakikoripiba 08/25/2008 22:20:20 (0) what state are you in now? - msjennbug 08/25/2008 23:39:01 (1) I'm in PA now. The SD isn't being much help...they say that it is up to the new school district to contact them and let them know I have moved. It just doesn't sound right to me. (nt) - sis517blue 08/26/2008 00:47:21 (1) I would just send them a note in the mail saying that you will be moving... - jakikoripiba 08/26/2008 02:35:53 (1) I figure it's more important towards the end of the year when the school needs to know that they have finished the school year. (nt) - sis517blue 08/26/2008 03:26:35 (1) I agree.....end of year is more important than the beginning. (nt) - jakikoripiba 08/26/2008 13:15:05 (0) you just need to follow the ohio guidelines when you move -- you can let PA know when you leave, but you don't have to - xixstar 08/26/2008 01:29:47 (1) I am hoping that Ohio is easier......at least there I have the choice between testing at the end of the year or doing the portfolio...in PA you have to do both. I agree that it is more important for me to let ohio know that we moved there and we are homeschooling. - sis517blue 08/26/2008 03:30:43 (1) Which part of the state will you be coming to? (nt) - jemarmy 08/26/2008 19:41:11 (1) To the Cleveland area.....we found a house near Streetsboro. (nt) - sis517blue 08/26/2008 21:28:54 (0) 54. Apologia science on CD-Rom? - YankeeMom 08/25/2008 19:34:52 (1) We're using the Physical Science CD version.... - shel 08/26/2008 00:59:59 (0) 55. * LOK-Bloggers, please read. * - Mirz 08/26/2008 07:36:21 CDT (0) 56. Who uses video / internet learning such as switched on school house, etc? - MommyScott 08/26/2008 16:15:55 (1) Switched on Schoolhouse... - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 16:48:33 (1) that's great to know!! - MommyScott 08/26/2008 16:57:47 (1) So far, dh has it, two oldest diagnosed, youngers probably have it too, just not formally diagnosed! (nt) - dutch-dancer 08/26/2008 21:29:34 (0) 57. I am in complete, absolute overload. Wondering just WHAT God thinks He's doing to ... er for me. - msjennbug 08/27/2008 03:05:18 (7) hugs been there done that. It amounted to the children picking 3 favorite things a semester (nt) - my-8-angels 08/27/2008 03:15:27 (1) ya, but 3 things for 8 children is still 24 activities (nt) - msjennbug 08/27/2008 05:54:07 (0) I am a homebody also, and your schedule would make me cry! I only let my kids pick one sport and one music each....and even that gets to me sometimes, so I can't imagine trying to deal with 8! Big hugs headed your way!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - sis517blue 08/27/2008 13:21:29 (0) Homebody here, too. They are lucky if I schedule ONE thing outside the home. (This year it will probably be swimming lessons at an indoor pool.) (nt) - YankeeMom 08/27/2008 16:33:07 (1) Yep, same for us...m - lizzie11 08/27/2008 18:20:04 (0) Yes, your schedule would be overwhelming to me also... - Missang 08/27/2008 17:11:36 (0) That would be too much for me. We do anywhere from 1-3 activities per week, Right now only my girls are interested in joining stuff outside of home, my boys have no interest. (m) - shel 08/27/2008 21:20:07 (0) For me, Ive cut it to SAME activities for all of them - jizo 08/27/2008 23:59:03 (0) ((HUGS))....I'm almost right there with ya..... - jakikoripiba 08/28/2008 00:12:20 (0) Total Messages = 385 Last entry posted on: 08/28/2008 00:12:20 Time zone is set to GMT Start A New Thread Search This Forum Refresh Board Thank you for visiting our Forums! Return to the Lots of Kids Homepage If you experience a problem or violation, contact the webmaster.