Comments on: Homeschooling worries http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/ Pregnancy, babies and small children: the truth about motherhood. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:26:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Eclectic Parent » Blog Archive » Thoughts on homeschooling http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-801 Eclectic Parent » Blog Archive » Thoughts on homeschooling Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:56:37 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-801 [...] I came across a blog post recently on Limberlime about being worried about homeschooling. Her post really spoke to me. I’ve been asked many of [...] […] I came across a blog post recently on Limberlime about being worried about homeschooling. Her post really spoke to me. I’ve been asked many of […]

]]> By: Olivia http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-799 Olivia Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:35:02 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-799 I'm sorry you're having doubts about home educating. I'm sure whatever decision you come to about Harry's education it will be the right one for him and for you. Good luck! I’m sorry you’re having doubts about home educating. I’m sure whatever decision you come to about Harry’s education it will be the right one for him and for you. Good luck!

]]> By: Mom2Six http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-800 Mom2Six Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:12:40 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-800 I haven't been here for a while, and am glad to see your research about homeschooling. My own baby # 6 was due the first week of school, so I opted not to put my four-year-old in preschool. We work together everyday during naptime (while the two younger than she are asleep, and the older ones are at school.) Although we are fairly informal, and only spend 30 min. to 1 1/2 hrs per day, all at her insistence, she is reading, writing and doing first grade math along with her older brother. I'm not saying all children will do this. I have to spend extra time after school with one of my older boys, still struggling to read, but my point is that with patience and persistance, he will learn! You'll be amazed at what he learns, just because you read books to him, or play alphabet and number games, or do silly science experiments (or as my daughter calls them, "Science Experiences"). I wish you the best! Formal isn't always perfect for every child, It sounds like you are doing well! I haven’t been here for a while, and am glad to see your research about homeschooling.

My own baby # 6 was due the first week of school, so I opted not to put my four-year-old in preschool. We work together everyday during naptime (while the two younger than she are asleep, and the older ones are at school.) Although we are fairly informal, and only spend 30 min. to 1 1/2 hrs per day, all at her insistence, she is reading, writing and doing first grade math along with her older brother.

I’m not saying all children will do this. I have to spend extra time after school with one of my older boys, still struggling to read, but my point is that with patience and persistance, he will learn! You’ll be amazed at what he learns, just because you read books to him, or play alphabet and number games, or do silly science experiments (or as my daughter calls them, “Science Experiences”).

I wish you the best! Formal isn’t always perfect for every child, It sounds like you are doing well!

]]> By: Kristen http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-796 Kristen Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:44:51 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-796 I can relate with many of your worries, Ella, as I approach formally homeschooling my son this coming fall. He hasn't been in preschool, and I've been teaching him at home, so he doesn't have any preconceived notions about school. However, I still worry how I will pull this all off. I think the unschooling has to happen with me! Most of my early school memories are of sitting at desks, being quiet and doing busy work. I've got to get all the junk out of my head and focus on making learning fun. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you choose to do. I have every confidence you will find him the best place to learn, be it at home or at another school. Keep us all posted! I can relate with many of your worries, Ella, as I approach formally homeschooling my son this coming fall. He hasn’t been in preschool, and I’ve been teaching him at home, so he doesn’t have any preconceived notions about school. However, I still worry how I will pull this all off. I think the unschooling has to happen with me! Most of my early school memories are of sitting at desks, being quiet and doing busy work. I’ve got to get all the junk out of my head and focus on making learning fun. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you choose to do. I have every confidence you will find him the best place to learn, be it at home or at another school. Keep us all posted!

]]> By: Cesca http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-795 Cesca Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:57:40 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-795 Another one with a link here: www.thedenimjumper.com is a secular homeschooling site set up by a blogger I read. It has good message boards where you can ask all manner of questions about homeschooling. The members seem very friendly! It is American, but there are several Brits and other nationalities on it also. I'm fascinated about homeschooling, even though I'm unlikely to ever do it (fingers crossed that my kids enjoy school). Another one with a link here: www.thedenimjumper.com is a secular homeschooling site set up by a blogger I read. It has good message boards where you can ask all manner of questions about homeschooling. The members seem very friendly! It is American, but there are several Brits and other nationalities on it also.

I’m fascinated about homeschooling, even though I’m unlikely to ever do it (fingers crossed that my kids enjoy school).

]]> By: Super-Mommy http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-797 Super-Mommy Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:33:41 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-797 Good luck! If it helps any, I am in the process of launching a homeschooling website with lesson plans and other goodies, and would be happy to send the link your way if you are looking for some good material! Good luck! If it helps any, I am in the process of launching a homeschooling website with lesson plans and other goodies, and would be happy to send the link your way if you are looking for some good material!

]]> By: Torti http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-798 Torti Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:29:52 +0000 http://mostleast.com/2007/03/21/homeschooling-worries/#comment-798 Hi Ella I haven't commented in a while and I just wanted tyou to know I'm still reading and I wish you luck with teaching H. Hi Ella I haven’t commented in a while and I just wanted tyou to know I’m still reading and I wish you luck with teaching H.

]]>