tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post5316604967377589330..comments2023-04-10T08:57:17.949-04:00Comments on Hyppychick: What I’ve learned about homeschooling so far…Hyppychickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184776813308140123noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-4519528083054001862013-04-30T10:48:07.448-04:002013-04-30T10:48:07.448-04:00A very important lesson I have learned is with all...A very important lesson I have learned is with all the planning and organizing it is also nice to balance with spontaneity and forgiveness. If it is a gorgeous day outside it's OK to go outside and read and play or catch bugs to study even if your science curriculum has you studying whales. My kids get so much out of those kind of days. These are days you can't plan for only take advantage of. Happy homeschooling. We have been doing it for 5 years now and while we have had a lot of challenges, greater is the reward!April Shanerhttp://www.naturallypersnickety.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-18684053532563899092013-04-30T09:22:36.034-04:002013-04-30T09:22:36.034-04:00The only thing I wonder about with the younger kid...The only thing I wonder about with the younger kid picking up the older kid's lesson is: will they be bored with it when we cover it with them or will we just wiz through it? (i.e. will my two year old be bored with kindergarten because he heard/participated with it when he was 2-1/2?)Hyppychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184776813308140123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-16537412693954005062013-04-29T09:24:22.178-04:002013-04-29T09:24:22.178-04:00All sound advice. I've been homeschooling for...All sound advice. I've been homeschooling for *gasp* 20 years now. Wow, that sounds like a long time when I write it down. Organize, organize, organize. And never underestimate the ability of the younger kids to pick up a lot of the olders lessons. Good post.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740207409814561395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-82418870163613286122013-04-05T22:58:34.987-04:002013-04-05T22:58:34.987-04:00I will check out that document! Thank you!
The t...I will check out that document! Thank you!<br /><br />The timers are literally in the same section as the Trofast. They are in a huge bin and are 1.99 each. Here's a link to see them and get the code if you want to ask: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90233255/ Hyppychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184776813308140123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-79720876427956287532013-04-05T20:56:39.470-04:002013-04-05T20:56:39.470-04:00In the main Facebook group, there is a file named ...In the main Facebook group, there is a file named GCA Master.pdf that tells you how to join the other groups. It took me awhile to figure out the whole GCA Facebook thing. They also have groups for recipe swaps, gardening, couponing, Christians, military, etc. I'm also in the GCA ALP (i.e. gifted) Facebook group, but it's not very active.<br />We've been using the timer on my kitchen stove for break purposes. It drives my husband crazy on the days he works from home. What section of Ikea are the timers in? Lower level kitchen? I've got to make a trip there soon to pick up the Trofast anyway.Ruthearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342804027929839858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-7475742247998304092013-04-05T17:06:00.289-04:002013-04-05T17:06:00.289-04:00All great information.
I've found that, like E...All great information.<br />I've found that, like Elizabeth, we have to jump on school first thing in the morning too. Phoebe is very physical so I set-up races for her or just let her run around outside or she starts whining.<br />I know you borrowed my book about workboxes and I think that they would help you with the breaks. One blogger I read (if I find it again I'll post) said she'd make the first two boxes subjects and then the next one would be something fun WITH a timer so that the child would know when it was time to move on to the next box. IKEA has these little 3 dollar timers that would be perfect for that purpose.<br />I will start looking for the other groups. I had no idea there WERE other groups!! Thanks!Hyppychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184776813308140123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302811873672152993.post-1754691963836395622013-04-05T15:27:55.536-04:002013-04-05T15:27:55.536-04:00We had to change our schedule quite a few times to...We had to change our schedule quite a few times to figure out what works. I discovered that Elizabeth is more willing to do schoolwork in the mornings. If we do a morning playdate and then try to do school afterward, she is a sobbing mess. So eventually we figured out that if we start school at 8am, she finishes around lunchtime and has the afternoon free to pursue her own interests, and the whole family is happier. If she sleeps in later than 8am, she doesn't go to bed at her bedtime. If she wakes up earlier than 8, she has time to play quietly before school starts, therefore rewarding her for going to sleep at an appropriate time.<br />We also had to figure what kind of breaks between subjects work best for us. At the beginning of the year, we had lots of 15-30 min breaks between subjects, but then school dragged on all day and interfered with making dinner. Right now, Elizabeth does 3 subjects, then has a 10 minute break, then 2 more subjects, 10 min break, 2 more subjects, break, etc. It's just enough time for her brain to relax without getting so involved in her play that she is unwilling to return to schoolwork. With the short breaks, she knows she'll be done with all her schoolwork in a reasonable timeframe.<br />As I'm waiting for the third grade materials to arrive for Elizabeth, I'm focusing on planning Victoria's curriculum for pre-k. The only supplementation I know I'll definitely be doing for Elizabeth is keyboarding.<br />If you have time, I highly recommend watching some of the videos on http://www.k12start.com/for-parents/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and they have a ton of recordings you can access. That recording system is the same one they use for the "class connects". It's like a virtual chalkboard/Powerpoint. Anyway, on that page both my girls like watching their preschool storytime. I found it helpful to watch the videos of veteran moms talking about how they made GCA work for their family. Toddler in Tow was a good one. They had a whole series on Schooling Effectively at Home, but I can't find the link for that now...they'll probably run it again next year.<br />Also, this site will give you an idea of the kind of supplies GCA expects you to have on hand. Sorry I couldn't find one specific to kindergarten. http://gca.kidsaroundcobb.com/<br />Since P has been accepted, you should also be able to join the Region 3 and kindergarten Facebook pages for GCA. Region 3 will have info for outings in the Atlanta metro area. The kindergarten page is a great resource for asking curriculum questions. On the second grade page, a bunch of us have been posting how we supplement the curriculum as well (i.e. specific library books, youtube videos, art projects, etc.). Check out the file sections on both group pages for lots of great info.Ruthearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342804027929839858noreply@blogger.com