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Re: New Home Schooling

Yes last year we decided to homeschool my 8th grade (13 yr) daughter who was an A student. When we tested her she was 6th/7th maybe. We decided to review last year & I am so glad we did. We are still struggling with math but we are taking our time. We use time4learning and have been pleased. Don't...

Posted to What's on your mind? (Forum) by juzlyon on 08-23-2008
A five year old and three year old...

I am starting HS with my five year old who is reading independently and EAGER to learn everything I throw at her. I also have a three year old and as we gear up to start, I'm realizing as much as I try to include him on many activities, there will be times I need to keep him busy (math and reading...

Posted to What's on your mind? (Forum) by katrinaeaton on 08-14-2008
Re: Still unsure....

Hi there, Like many of us who walk this journey, you are certainly facing some tough decisions. I would like to offer my personal experiences from taking my child out of PS (finished K and 1st gr. PS - before that we did private pre-school and pre-k). Private school did not have the resources to offer...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by a on 08-12-2008
Re: Just Started

Hi - I am starting Homeschooling as well. I'm happy to have found this website. It seems as though there are multitude of experiences to draw from and share.

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by skmnine on 06-15-2008
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
We are new to homeschooling and need help with spelling and writing

My eleven year old daughter is struggling with spelling. Her reading has improved, but probalby still falls short of her age level. Does anyone have suggestions for helping her with writing, and spelling? Thanks

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by anggrosklags on 05-17-2008
Re: Just Started

Hi Diane, Welcome to the world of homeschooling and welcome to HSI! We are glad that you found us...we are here to help. Because your child was previously placed in spec. ed. there are a few extra steps in completing the process. First an affidavit must be notarized and turned in to the school district...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by hsiamy on 05-17-2008
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
Is it ADHD, bipolar (?), now diagnosed with Graves'

Hey, I am new and desperate. We have taken our son out of school. He is 8 (9 in June) and in third grade. He has always been a typical 'boy' in school. I have three other old children and I have been through the public school thing before. My oldest (son) is now 21. He was ADHD, dyslexic, later...

Posted to Getting Started (Forum) by cherpear on 04-08-2008
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

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