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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2014 : 08:21:47 AM
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I congratulate you and compliment you in your decision to homeschool.
It shows the seriousness of your dedication to do the best for your children.
We homeschooled our 3 children until high school and it was a good decision. They are capable adults, each doing well in their personal lives, ages 28, 30, and 31.
I always recommend that anyone home schooling provide for opportunities to meet and interact with non-homeschooled kids; church activities, 4-H, scouting. We were very lucky to be in a school district that encouraged connections and invited homeschoolers to participate in activities, music, sports, and selected classes if they wanted to do so.
Susan
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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JuliaCatherine
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Julia
Dothan
Alabama
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 6:30:38 PM
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Hi Ladies! We homeschool! 3 boys, 8,5 and 4. Also, I WAS homeschooled and I can assure you all I am very normal and well adjusted lol. I NEVER wanted to homeschool but having children changes everything. I love having them home with me and learning right beside them. We are participating in a once a week co-op, part Classical Conversations, part Classically Catholic Memory. It is really nice to have something once a week to go to with other homeschool families, although at first I wasn't so sure. I have a problem with committment...:)
"You are where you are for such a time as this--not to make an impression- but to make a difference."
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts |
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MNPam
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Pam
Detroit Lakes
MN
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 07:04:45 AM
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| I just wanted to throw my hat in the ring as Homeschoolers. I have 3 teenagers who have always been homeschooled and all 3 love it! I will be graduating the oldest 2 in 4 years, I guess. Strange. |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2014 : 07:18:39 AM
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I also homeschooled my 2 from ages 10 & 11 till out of school. Both are doing great, now have familes, son owned and sold a business he started up and both are very independent on their own.
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2014 : 06:37:39 AM
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Hi! I am Alicia. My DH's Matt (been together since we were 16, rough at times ), we have 4 children; Isabelle (11), Gabriel (3), Sawyer (18mo), and Levi (our Angel, passed away at 16 mo old, would be 8 in May). I pulled Isabelle middle of 4th grade to homeschool. I had always wanted to hs, but Matt didn't like the idea. But she was in a class of 32, ADHD, and about 6 other children with fairly severe learning disabilities, including 1 with non-verbal autism, only an aide for about 4 hrs a day and I didn't see how she could thrive. We pulled her, took her off meds and we aren't working ahead by any means, but she is doing ok. She is VERY hard to keep on task, no matter how much I change up her schedule to make it more accomodating. I started PreS with Gabriel (and Sawyer, b/c he is always there) this year. Nothing too serious. ABC Mouse, BFIAR, ...But he has ADHD as well, and calming him down has been an issue. I am working with essential oils to help him and happy to say they help some! I will continue to work on mixtures to see if something works better. We live on our 2 acre "hobby farm" (which I often write about here and would LOVE FOLLOWERS! http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl.wordpress.com) in the SE corner of Pike Co and it plays a role in our education. Isabelle raises rabbits for a business project and a bit of science, too. We also have 2 goats and chickens, cats, and a dog. Day-to-day life plays a BIG role in our "classroom". We are what you call eclectic homeschoolers. I pick and choose curriculum, throw in a bit of unschooling in some aspects. It works for us.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl/wordpress.com
www.simplyaroma.com/aliciawinkler 100% certified therapeutic grade essential oils
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2014 : 08:37:24 AM
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Alicia - have you ever tried taking Isabelle or Gabrielle off any foods to see if food allergies are causing their ADHD? I know Sawyer has some so it is very possible they do as well that is contributing to it.... gluten, sugar, and food dyes are often times contributors, though different people can have different triggers. I know you eat pretty healthy, and I think are dairy free due to Sawyer, so maybe try going gluten free for a5-6 weeks and see if it helps!?!? What do you think?
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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kymomma4
True Blue Farmgirl
516 Posts
RoDonna
Frankfort
Kentucky
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2014 : 9:06:01 PM
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Homeschool mom here to four busy kiddos...DD is 11 and then three boys 10, 6, 5...love meeting new hs moms.
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
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stefffic
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Stephanie
Cherryville
NC
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 5:50:38 PM
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I was homeschooled from 1st grade on up. Loved it!
So good to be back home!! |
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BoldTurquoise
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
MacKenzie
WA
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 6:45:23 PM
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We are homeschoolers! We are currently in our third "official" year, though I dd totschool and preschool with my oldest as well. He is now on the tail end of 2nd grade. I also have a kindergartener and toddler. Icant imagine doing it any other way!
Mama to 3 (so far). Homemaker. Homeschooler. Blogger. Doula.
A suburban girl tackling a country life! Be bold and gracious! http://boldturquoise.com |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
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Tina Kay
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Tina Kay
Deary
ID
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2014 : 09:25:57 AM
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I also homeschool. I have a dd. and she hasn't stepped foot in a school room. Unless you count Sunday school. She is now almost 15 and loves it. We moved to our place in Idaho about 3 yrs ago from California for a much better life and she has bloomed in a way that only God can do. She is amazing.
She is working hard on graduating early so she can concentrate on the things she wants to expand on. She is such a blessing to us.
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