Friday, July 27, 2007 - NEW Homeschool Meme You Are Going To Want to Read and Do
I stated a new tag - Meme this week.... I will share it here with all of you lovely homeschooling Homesteader Friends: (I promise I will get my 8 Things posted....)
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. OK.... and EVERY HOMESCHOOLER on Homesteadblogger!!! ;)
I started homeschooling (years ago or year)
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.
I homeschool __ of my children
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 teach my children to read at age(specific age or not?)
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.
A few of my most favorite homeschool teaching resources are:
The Bible, The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach, Educating the Wholehearted Child(for Littles) and A Home Designed Form-U-La
Do you write out goals for school each year?
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.
What time do you start school each day? Do you have a specific schedule?
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.
I have used ___ math programs. My favorite is:
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.
I have used ___ science programs. My favorite is:
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.
I have used ___ grammar/english programs. My favorite is:
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 have used ___ history programs. My favorite is:
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.
What months do you homeschool during?
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.
Favorite homeschool method?
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.
Do you/plan to homeschool all the way through high school?
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?
Have you noticed specific learning styles in each child?
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.
Do you keep specific or general records? Or none, really?
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.
Do you teach Bible, art, journaling, phys. ed.?
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.
Where do you like to shop for homeschool books and resources?
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!
What resources have you been itching to try?
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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Friday, July 27, 2007 - Meme? |
| Posted by mulberrylane |
Ok, I have no idea what Meme is... I am getting the thought that it is a something like a round robin type activity. I am not up to all these blogging terms. *grin* Anyways, I will participate. I have copied it and saved it in my drafts...Hopefully I will have it up over the weekend.
Warmly, ~Melissa
I finished it... it is posted, now.
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| Posted by HandsNHearts |
I followed this from Melissa's blog today and added it to my own. LOL....I sure feel a bit disconnected with my homeschooling after thinking about and reading my answers! I suppose, though, if it works and I have literate children I'm not doing too bad:o)
Deanna |
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Friday, July 27, 2007 - Meme? |
| Posted by mulberrylane |
Ok, I have no idea what Meme is... I am getting the thought that it is a something like a round robin type activity. I am not up to all these blogging terms. *grin* Anyways, I will participate. I have copied it and saved it in my drafts...Hopefully I will have it up over the weekend.
Warmly, ~Melissa
I finished it... it is posted, now.
Edited by mulberrylane on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 11:20 PM |
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Monday, July 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by HandsNHearts |
I followed this from Melissa's blog today and added it to my own. LOL....I sure feel a bit disconnected with my homeschooling after thinking about and reading my answers! I suppose, though, if it works and I have literate children I'm not doing too bad:o)
Deanna |
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