Browse by Tags

We Will Survive!!!!

I Will Survive (the first year of homeschooling)...sing to the tune "I Will Survive!" Originally written and produced by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris Originally performed by Gloria Gaynor Mercilessly altered with apologies by Natalie Criss First I was afraid I was petrified. Kept thinking...

Posted to Humor and Bright Spots (Forum) by hsiamy on 08-09-2008
Re: Just Started

Hi There, Welcome to the world of homeschooling. HSI is a great place to find all of your homeschool needs. From curriculum purchases and educational manipulatives to free web-based planning (PER), HomeSchool Reviews (curriculum reviews), and HSI Legal. Your homeschooling needs can be met. By visiting...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 06-25-2008
Re: new to homeschooling...HELP!

Well said Carrie! Understanding your child's learning style is one of the most important things that you can do when beginning to homeschool and while searching for curriculum. It generally defines what style of homeschooling will fit your child's needs. Some children learn via auditory, visual...

Posted to Finding Curriculum (Forum) by hsiamy on 06-18-2008
Monmout county NJ

We are new to homeschooling and looking for other local families in Monmouth Cty, NJ...please email if interested in chatting with us and sharing any info. thanks

Posted to General Site (Forum) by monica0703 on 06-04-2008
Re: Homeschooling the Steiner Way

Hi! Thank you so much for your encouragement, and a lot of what you suggest is so helpful! I just want to be able to -proved a good environment for my daughter to learn in which is not too chaotic! Trouble is, with there being only one child I try to get her to race with me to tidy up but she is going...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by GillPruden on 06-01-2008
Re: Homeschooling for Pre-K

Hi there, It is important when children are so young to encourage their creativity, imagination and curiosity. You might want to read a post that I just wrote on 5/1 re: early childhood. It's contents are geared toward questions re: homeschooling using a Waldorf/Steiner theory. If you read under...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 05-02-2008
Re: Is it ADHD, bipolar (?), now diagnosed with Graves'

Hi there, Wow...you have certainly been through a lot. I am glad that you posted this so others can hear your story. The HSI community is here to help and support you along the journey. Many homeschoolers face similar challenges such as you described in your post. It is important to have connections...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 04-10-2008
Homeschooling the Steiner Way

Hi! I'm Gill and I am about to start the amazing and scary adventure of homeschooling my five year old daughter. I plan to align myself to the Steiner Waldorf method and would really welcome any input from those who know what it's like to start out and anyone who is using/planning to use the...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by GillPruden on 04-06-2008
Re: Recommendations please!

There's an online program I'm looking into, maybe we can do that together :-) It's k-12freehomeschool.org It's online and utilizes Jubilee Academy's curriculum, online & DVD's, books, etc. I'm getting ready to notify my local district for my soon-to-be 1st grader (and...

Posted to Finding Curriculum (Forum) by anxious4him on 03-10-2008
Re: Three months left in school

Hi Beverly, Sometimes when a child is only familiar with the traditional school setting, he/she may need some time to allow for the transition into homeschooling. This may be a great time to allow for some de-schooling. Allow for your daughter to be a part of the process in determining what direction...

Posted to Finding Curriculum (Forum) by hsiamy on 03-10-2008

Page 1 of 3 (22 items) 1 2 3 Next >