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1. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday,March 1, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL --name, age, family size and how many different grade levels or you teaching right now?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago (11)

beth (35) five kids and I am teaching two different grade levels (8&9) (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago

Michelle 8 Prek k 1 2 and 12 (nt) - my8angels 13 days ago

Kim (33) 34wks pg with #7 and I am teaching one 3rd grader, two 1st graders' and 1 preschooler (part time - aka, when he feels like doing school LOL). (nt) - mother2many 13 days ago

Jenn, 36 with 9. (counting...) 6 different grade levels - with the eldest mostly farmed out to classes/tutors/co-op this year. (nt) - msjennbug 13 days ago

Lisa (47) w/7. I'm only teaching 3rd, 1st (moved the k'er up) and potty training. (nt) - joyofsix 12 days ago

Michelle (38) w/ 5B, 0G, ^6^s, and pg 13w 5d with #6. I currently have Ds #1 PS Senior, Ds #2 PS Sophomore, Ds #3 PS Freshman, Ds #4 Home doing 7/8 grade, Ds #5 doing 3rd. However, I am already planning for #6.... (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Wendy 32 4 kids I'm teaching 4 different grades right now. 5th,3rd,2nd, and K (nt) - javamommy 12 days ago

Beth (42) with 7 kids...I'm teaching pre-K/K, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 8th. (nt) - jakikoripiba 12 days ago

Bethany - new here and new to homeschooling! :) Just have my 8 yrold right now, but is brothers ages 11 and 6 will be joining us after they finish this school year at public school. Just three more months. yay! (nt) - bethanboysx5 8 days ago

Ester (30) 17 wks preg with twins. We have 7 kids already. Teaching 5 differant 'grades' and gently introducing the little ones to reading - emmigeek 3 days ago

3. *~*~*~*~* Monthly Goals -- What are you hoping to accomplish in March?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago (5)

to get dd to do her work and to do it on time, ok so I am praying for a miracle here (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago

Justjust keep everyone on task (nt) - my8angels 13 days ago

Trying to get all three girls to within a few lesson of being done with all their lessons before end of March so I don't have to worry about it after the baby comes. They also need to take their state required end of year tests soon. Got alot to do, but if it doens't get done, we still can do it in May/June. Don't wanna though. (nt) - mother2many 13 days ago

To get the boys caught up and start getting them ready for the NEWAS (end of year testing).... (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

4. *~*~*~*~* are you part of a homeschooling support group or co-op?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago (12)

we are part of a support group but it's in the old city we lived in and I haven't found one for this city yet. (nt) - proudmommy5 13 days ago

Yes we are (nt) - my8angels 13 days ago

Not this year. We were apart of our county homeschooler's group last year, but we just couldn't afford it this year. (nt) - mother2many 13 days ago

yes. our support group is mostly a yahoo-group, though and we are part of a high shool co-op. (nt) - msjennbug 13 days ago

We belong to a group but it's not very active. They've sort of set up two field trips this year. (nt) - joyofsix 12 days ago

YES!!! I love my homeschool group here In Bulhead it was one of the positives about moving here. The last homeschool group I was a part of asked me to leave because it made some members uncomfortable since I was a single mom.....grumble grumble. This goupr doesnt care if you're married single purple or have thirteen toes as long as you homeschool! (nt) - javamommy 12 days ago

wow they really asked u to leave??? man they have a lot of nerve, that would of totally ticked me off (nt) - proudmommy5 12 days ago

Yes they really did!!! I had asked about being considered for a leadership position when the leader left and they said actually quite a few members are uncomfortable with the fact you're a single mom. Funny when I was in an abusive relationship they were fine with me being in the group???hmmmm (nt) - javamommy 12 days ago

Yes they really did!!! I had asked about being considered for a leadership position when the leader left and they said actually quite a few members are uncomfortable with the fact you're a single mom. Funny when I was in an abusive relationship they were fine with me being in the group???hmmmm (nt) - javamommy 12 days ago

Yes, actually part of three....two co-ops and one homeschool support group. (nt) - jakikoripiba 12 days ago

Yep, it's a very casual group, which really is how we homeschool. There is another one in town, but I won't be a member. They want you to sign a statement agreeing to certain principles before you join, and it is VERY christian faith based. Personally, I don't see how what I believe makes a difference about what my kids need to learn or how they behave or who they interact with. It's sad because it's a BIG group with lots of social opportunities. (nt) - serialmommy 10 days ago

5. I have my yearly review with the state people this year, and I'm nervous as crap! (m) - mother2many 13 days ago (3)

is that even the one you, legally, have to reply to??? and - msjennbug 13 days ago

That's what I was going to say. It's awfully hard to live a day and learn nothing (m) - joyofsix 12 days ago

6. Just need to rant. If one more person thinks my kids are lazy, or undisciplined or stupid because they are homeschooled I will scream. Everyone here assumes there must be something 'wrong' with them if you took them out of school! (nt) - joyofsix 11 days ago (2)

(((hugs))) I know what you mean!!! I'm actually doing one of my final expository essays on WHY families homeschool there's just so many misconceptions still out there. SOrry hope whatever was said was not too hurtful (nt) - javamommy 11 days ago

7. Need your guys' help!!! Would it be ok for me to post a poll here on the reason you decided to homeschool?I'm doing an essay on reasons families homeschool (nt) - javamommy 10 days ago (16)

I think that would be fine....not sure if a poll would be easy though to gather info from.... - jakikoripiba 10 days ago

well ok ladies post your reasons here then no poll!!!(i was just trying to simplify for you guys) thank you all so much!!!! I'll share my essay with you all when it's finished.SO the question is What was the reason your family chose to homeschool? (nt) - javamommy 10 days ago

I chose to homeschool - proudmommy5 10 days ago

why we decided to homeschool.... - jakikoripiba 10 days ago

our reason - my8angels 10 days ago

Our reasons (m) - joyofsix 9 days ago

number one reason was - msjennbug 8 days ago

New family to homeschooling - our reasons... - bethanboysx5 8 days ago

I know what you mean about teachers turning when in a princaple is in the room. I am sooo sorry all that happen but I am not surprised at all by any of it. I reallly can't stand public schools and all there b/s (nt) - proudmommy5 7 days ago

Considering your older son is doing well in Public School, would it be possible to leave him there? At that age, if it's something they really don't want, they can make it very difficult for you. He most likely feels he needs that social environment and to be taken out of school is "bad" because of the situation with his brother. (nt) - serialmommy 7 days ago

Not really an option - part of the reason to homeschool was for more family time, more direct involvement with our kids..how do we teach him those important morals and values if we rarely get quality time with him? (mi) - bethanboysx5 6 days ago

I totally understand that. There was some talk about homeschooling my 12 year old this year (she lives up north), but she decided she really preferred the social interactions and wanted those more than she wanted the ability to learn at her own pace. I wish you luck with homeschooling your oldest, it seems that he may put up a fight about it. (nt) - serialmommy 6 days ago

Here is why for us.... - serialmommy 6 days ago

I guess our reasons for HSing are a little different.... - shannoncp 6 days ago

our reasons - Claire 2 days ago

8. *&*&*&*&* Today is Tuesday, March 9, 2009 *&*&*&*&* (nt) - proudmommy5 5 days ago (1)

9. *+*+*+*+* Support Corner -- Need Help, An Inspiration, Or Just a Hug, We're Here for You! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 5 days ago (1)

10. *+*+*+*+* Movie Madness -- Let's Talk Movies/Videos/Television. School related, or just for fun! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 5 days ago (2)

DS wants to see How To Train Your Dragon for his birthday. We read the book but I'm betting the movie is going to be very different. (nt) - joyofsix 4 days ago

11. *+*+*+*+* Curriculum Chat -- What are you using? What are you considering? Looking for advice? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 5 days ago (4)

We're currently rowing beyond Five in a Row vol 1. Doing Thomas Edison which we're all loving. I think before we move onto Homer Price though I want to do a unit study on Horses.Anyone know a good one? (nt) - javamommy 5 days ago

We use a mishmash and I suppose I'll go to the used sale in June and get more mishmash. We really like (m) - joyofsix 4 days ago

we use a bit of a lot of things - msjennbug 2 days ago

12. *~*~*~*~*Do you make your child give oral reports?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 5 days ago (5)

No, we haven't done this personally....but our hs group is having a class on public speaking this year and some of my kids are taking the class. (nt) - jakikoripiba 5 days ago

I don't have to! lol - - msjennbug 5 days ago

yes, As I have a couple shy ones (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

We do narration so I guess everyday is an oral report. (nt) - joyofsix 4 days ago

13. does any one here use math u see? I think I am going to have to get something like this for my son (9th grade) but I am not sure what all I need to order - proudmommy5 4 days ago (6)

we don't use it currently, but are about to switch to it for my son and eventually everyone else. Wish I could help! (nt) - MommyScott 3 days ago

We use MUS and did not purchase the manipulatives for it. - msjennbug 3 days ago

do u need to purchase the counting cubes. my son will be using the prealgebra one? thank you (nt) - proudmommy5 2 days ago

honestly, we rarely use them after kindergarten (and we use a different math for K). I would say - msjennbug 2 days ago

thanks, I think I will try that first (nt) - proudmommy5 56 minutes ago

14. Lust thought I would pass this info on for those who have a Borders book store in their town.It is borders educators week coming up March 19 - 27. they welcome homeschoolers to this event. Save 30% - my8angels 3 days ago (3)

oops I meant Just thought (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

.... (nt) - javamommy 3 days ago

15. Anyone going to the Arlington (TX) book fair in May? - msjennbug 3 days ago (1)

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