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MomOf8
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« on: November 20, 2009, 04:48:06 PM »
I am having more issues with one ds (6) during school time.  I am wondering if I should pull back from academics and focus on his character?  It seems that in my focus on schooling my middle school age dc, I have lost ground with my younger ds--and also my dd (4). 

Also, I have read all the NGJ articles on homeschooling.  It would be great to get that balance of work, school, and play, but is that possible when they get to middle school and beyond?  It seems that, if I follow the state guidelines, school takes up the majority of the time--leaving work and fun projects behind.  I am trying to do more unit type studies, but school still takes up so much time-and my younger ones don't really listen well to the chapter books I read to them.  Any thoughts?  Thank you for reading.
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Homeschool_Newbie
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 07:45:41 PM »
I'm not there yet, as my school age kiddos are only 6 and 8... But I do have a thought: The Duggar family has actually started using The Switched On Schoolhouse in their homeschool. ( cd-rom homeschooling) I realize that a mom probably does not want to turn her entire homeschool over to a computer (LOL) and I don't think that is what the Duggars are doing... but it can free you up with a few subjects. My other thought: The Boyer family has 14 kids, and mom only spends 3 hours at most with the kids doing school each day. Apparently, the older ones have some reading/other work later in the day sometimes... You might see if you can get their book, and see how they do it. www.thelearningparent.com  It is interesting, though... Vicky Farris has 10 children and made it sound like she schools ALL day...That was in her book " A mom just like you". Also, doesn't the Robinson cirriculum prepare kids to work independantly?

Keep us posted, OK? I'm right behind you, and I am anxious to see how things are going. Smiley
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Free Woman
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2010, 02:30:49 PM »
Quote from: Homeschool_Newbie on November 20, 2009, 07:45:41 PM
. My other thought: The Boyer family has 14 kids, and mom only spends 3 hours at most with the kids doing school each day. Apparently, the older ones have some reading/other work later in the day sometimes... You might see if you can get their book, and see how they do it. www.thelearningparent.com  It is interesting, though... Vicky Farris has 10 children and made it sound like she schools ALL day...That was in her book " A mom just like you". Also, doesn't the Robinson cirriculum prepare kids to work independantly?

Keep us posted, OK? I'm right behind you, and I am anxious to see how things are going. Smiley

Does anyone know which of the Boyers books is the best to get to learn how they do the tutoring-style homeschooling?  Or does anyone know of an article that explains it with out having to buy the book?
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khurtsmom
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 01:45:57 PM »
Quote from: MomOf8 on November 20, 2009, 04:48:06 PM
  It would be great to get that balance of work, school, and play, but is that possible when they get to middle school and beyond?  It seems that, if I follow the state guidelines, school takes up the majority of the time--leaving work and fun projects behind. 

say your middle schooler needed trig, I like to find sites like these:
http://catcode.com/trig/
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/trigonometry.php
http://www.freewebs.com/matheng/Trigonometry%20Project%20Information%20Sheet.doc

I just Google ___(subject)_______ fun, games, projects
And find a fun way to teach it, or at least an easy less boring way,  hope this helps
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Homeschool_Newbie
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 11:22:08 AM »
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. My other thought: The Boyer family has 14 kids, and mom only spends 3 hours at most with the kids doing school each day. Apparently, the older ones have some reading/other work later in the day sometimes... You might see if you can get their book, and see how they do it. www.thelearningparent.com  It is interesting, though... Vicky Farris has 10 children and made it sound like she schools ALL day...That was in her book " A mom just like you". Also, doesn't the Robinson cirriculum prepare kids to work independantly?

Keep us posted, OK? I'm right behind you, and I am anxious to see how things are going.

Does anyone know which of the Boyers books is the best to get to learn how they do the tutoring-style homeschooling?  Or does anyone know of an article that explains it with out having to buy the book?

Free Woman, I wish I had the answer for this... I have not really researched which book has that info, although I am sure they'd be happy to direct you. Smiley
I have LOVED everything I have read from their family... just lots and lots of encouragement.... I do know that their blog had some info. recently on how they have homeschooled their high schoolers.. Would that help you?  Just go to the main site and click on their blog. www.thelearningparent.com
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Free Woman
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2010, 06:20:33 AM »
Thank you, I'll try that.
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