tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post1287289927170519345..comments2016-03-01T14:16:00.831-06:00Comments on Birds in the Treetops: FinallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996994078621643193noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post-5537158172938017992010-05-31T21:14:15.419-05:002010-05-31T21:14:15.419-05:00We considered this last year before Kindergarten s...We considered this last year before Kindergarten started, and are more seriously considering it again now that we are moving, especially with the stuff she was exposed to by other kids this year. Congrats! I'll be messaging you on FB...kstanley3804https://www.blogger.com/profile/08104331957895570545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post-46244731746241854812010-05-24T15:27:56.925-05:002010-05-24T15:27:56.925-05:00Toni, thank you! You just confirmed what I was to...Toni, thank you! You just confirmed what I was told by another homeschooling mom/friend and I am definitely looking forward to the freedom to see them grow and learn at their own pace. And don't worry, I will probably be shamelessly soliciting advice as we get closer to Day 1!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996994078621643193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post-86739334279008047232010-05-24T15:24:14.232-05:002010-05-24T15:24:14.232-05:00The first year is the hardest (we just finished ou...The first year is the hardest (we just finished our sixth year.) Don't want to give tons of unsolicited advice (though I'm happy to contribute what I can if you need to ask) so I'll just say this. <br /><br />Don't place any pressure on yourself to duplicate traditional schooling in your homeschool. Lay the foundation for three solid R's, praise God endlessly for the opportunity to incorporate your values into your children's education AND to be able to creatively live them out (ie. serving in your community as part of their education), and enjoy the benefit of being able to address their learning needs right where they're at (even the public schools do this, with remedial and gifted programs, in spite of calling all 30 kids "second graders.")<br /><br />That's all I'll say. Oh wait, one more. CONGRATS on giving this a try. It's NOT easy and requires some discipline on teacher-mom's part. I applaud you for being willing to explore it. Homeschooling, while not the right choice for every family, is a wonderful option. There are colleges recruiting homeschoolers these days (including Harvard and Stanford, just to name a few). <br />Blessings,<br />ToniTonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318409820949377086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post-24855734377052960302010-05-20T07:57:03.595-05:002010-05-20T07:57:03.595-05:00Wow!! Big news!!
Let me know if I can be a reso...Wow!! Big news!! <br />Let me know if I can be a resource for you - would love to be even though our time of homeschooling seems to be coming to an end. :(weavermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775825441858350484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549729028323673314.post-17653190210844068592010-05-19T22:14:19.170-05:002010-05-19T22:14:19.170-05:00You can do it! You will especially love not havin...You can do it! You will especially love not having to get the kids out of the house early in the morning. <br /><br />Saw that you are using Horizon...their math is great. Alex who didn't like math, liked Horizon math.annanoreply@blogger.com