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2/3/2010 12:25:08 AM
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topic:
Introduction
Classroom Free
Posts 1
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Hi everyone, I've just joined the site so thought I'd say hello and add a few words about myself and my family.
I'm Jules, married, with 4 children aged 14, 12, 8, and 4. We live near Torquay in Devon, and have been home-educating for nearly 7 years.
I look forward to getting to know everyone.
Hugs
Julia x
edited by Classroom Free on 2/3/2010
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1/7/2010 1:50:55 PM
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topic:
The social life of homeschooled children
marlis
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Firstly, how important is it to meet up with other homeschooled children? Surely, if they are socialising with other children - their own age, older younger - whatever surely that is more important? areas have home schooled groups that meet up weekly or fortnightly - and unless you intend sharing some of the lessons -(which could be a good thing) the most important thing is that they socialise. My eldest, who is now 5, has friends from nursery, that he sees quite regularly (sometimes one at a time, other times more than one); he goes swimming once a week , where he is in a class of around 5 youngsters, and he has tennis once a week again he is with around 5 youngsters. he will be starting karate soon, and he will be joinging some music groups that I am oopening - so he will have ample opportunity to socialise. I would like him to meet other homsechooled children, as he often asks why he doesn't go to school - but I don't think it is that important at this age - maybe when he is older it will become more important to have peer friends that he can discuss his work with and share ideas etc.
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12/29/2009 7:00:47 PM
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How to intergrate back into school.
winterguardmumma
Posts 3
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The decision to try home schooling was a joint one and the final decision was hers. I think she feels that it is expected of her to try secondary school although i have made it clear that it is her choice. She feels that if she at least trys then she will be able to make an informed choice. I have never said that she had to go back.
We have talked a lot recently and i think she understands now that if she wants to try then we will support her and if it doesn't work out for her then she can come back to HE. Her current thinking is that if she doesn't get either of her top 2 choices then she wont bother going at all. I have a feeling that by the time it comes round to actually doing it she may change her mind.
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10/14/2009 11:31:28 PM
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topic:
How to intergrate back into school.
Anna
Posts 19
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Hello! Did she suggest homeschooling? I was wondering why she wants to go back to school in September. 
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10/14/2009 5:56:49 PM
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topic:
How to intergrate back into school.
winterguardmumma
Posts 3
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My 10 year old has been home educated since February this year. She loves the relaxed atmosphere and knowong that we can do what we want when we want to do it. We currently use a mix of learning methods. She uses work books for english science and maths (which she hates) and we are using the topic idea for history geography etc, which she would happily spend hours on.
My problem is that she wants to go and try secondary school next Sept so we have to be quite rigid in what she learns. Does anyone have any experience of intergrating children back into school? I'm happy for her to learn at her own pace but i don't want her to be behind when she starts. Thanks
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10/14/2009 5:44:50 PM
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topic:
Introduction
winterguardmumma
Posts 3
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Hi,
I have been home educating my 10 yr old Ellie since Feb and we currently follow a mix of formal and informal learning. Basically we follow the curriculum for english, maths and science and go our own way for everything else. Ellie's favorite subjects are history, geography and cooking. She can be a little reluctant to work at times which worries me. Only because she wants to try secondary school next year so i'm conscious of what she needs to know to be on the same level as the other children. If she had her way she would spend every single day in a museum...good thing we live in London
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10/7/2009 8:42:13 PM
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topic:
Introduction
HomeSchoolCollegeCounselor
Posts 1
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Hi! I'm a former homeschooled student who has been the assistant director of admissions for a private liberal arts college over the past four years. I've just recently decided to dedicate my time to helping homeschooling parents and students with college preparation. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have!
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9/24/2009 9:10:15 PM
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topic:
Loving Nature Study?
home
Posts 3
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We have been getting into cob (mud) oven building - it is great fun, muddy messy and useful - you can cook nice bread and all sorts in it once it done too.
There is a great book,
http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Earth-Oven/dp/096798467X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253822751&sr=1-2
this is the mud oven bible, but you can get directions on the internet also.
You can learn about the different cell structures of clay and sand and how they react with water, learn about insulating materials, soil types and bread making. Its good with at least three people to help mix the mud (with your bare feet!) and create. It is a group activity so invite the neighbours and have fun!
I hope that is useful as one suggestion for what to do outside!
hugs,
Bren
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9/24/2009 9:01:11 PM
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topic:
UK Government doc to Local Authorities (UK)
home
Posts 3
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Thanks Peter,
This is very useful and interesting,
Bren
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9/24/2009 9:00:28 PM
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topic:
Hello
home
Posts 3
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Hi there,
I'm new! was pointed here from the Bath homeschooling Yahoo group:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BathHomeEducation/
I have started a group on this site for bath homeschoolers too. We are not yet homeschooling, my 10 yr old step son is in mainstream and we are not thinking of moving him, but we want more children and do plan to home-ed them, so we are learning alot, thanks very much for this resource,
Bren
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9/21/2009 8:53:42 PM
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topic:
Introduction
sletha24
Posts 2
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Hello I am new here on this site.
As a franco-american mom I have homeschooled my two children here in France.
I would enjoy making contacts and exchanging comments on our experience.
I am at the time a non certified english teacher here in France.
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9/21/2009 8:39:27 PM
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topic:
Homeschooling in France
sletha24
Posts 2
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Hello Anna
Hello Mariesalm,
I saw your message on the french forum "les enfants d'abord" and decided it would be great to exchange with families and moms outside FRANCE.
I will be more than happy to explain how Homeschooling works in France and also explain why it cannot function.
Here, as Mariesalm writes it, it is very difficult for french families to homeschool.
When the word homeschooling is pronounced people tend to criticize and think that a child's place is in school and only in school, no matter how bad and stressful education might be. And I know as a replacement teacher for our national school academy and board ( an entire governmental body) that the new generation of children is suffering.
Moreover parents think they cannot homeschool and that their own education level is not good enough. But many are able to and more and more families really do consider homeschooling as the best way of giving their child a "sound" education.
I will be back with more points good and bad about homeschooling in France. If you have any questions do not hesitate.
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9/2/2009 11:25:51 AM
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topic:
UK Government doc to Local Authorities (UK)
peter
Posts 9
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The attached file is a document fom the UK Government to Local Authorities, giving them guidlines about how to treat home educating families in the UK.
Peter
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8/10/2009 8:25:25 AM
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Homeschooling in France
mariesalm
Posts 1
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First, I'm sorry , my english isn't very good!
It's not easy to homeschool in France. The government doesn't help . A lot of people thinck school is much better for children and parents aren't able to homeschool.
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8/3/2009 9:45:22 PM
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topic:
Transition from 'fluid' to structured schooling
UmmZaynab
Posts 2
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Hi,
my daughter is 3 and my son 2. I made a time table few months ago and tried to follow it but realized that my daughter doesn't always feel like doing what is in the time table. So i decided to follow her and do what she is willing to do. Just making sure we have daily studies of phonics and numbers and reading and writing. I was actually looking to buy from ebay these time tables which u hang on the wall and attach to them the daily activities in pictures and words. I thought children will feel more into following it if they could check by themselves what comes next and if they have a say in what and how much they want to do per day. Well at least my daughter seems ready for that.
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8/3/2009 9:40:11 PM
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Homeschooling bilingual children
UmmZaynab
Posts 2
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Hi,
we speak 3 languages at home so my daughter speaks all 3 and my son speaks words from all 3. My daughter speaks better my own language and then english which we speak at home and not as much my husband's language. I notice children of her age speak english better than her but i started teaching her english 6 months ago so i don't regard her behind and specially when she speaks 2 plus languages too. I teach them in english since they will be tested in english by the authorities. Don't want to confuse them by teaching them in another language. They are still young but i expect in the future i can teach them in another language too.
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7/29/2009 4:39:28 PM
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topic:
Homeschooling in Italy
peter
Posts 9
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How easy or difficult is it to homeschool in Italy? How many exams and what exams must the children sit?
è difficile o facile fare la scuola familiare in italia? Quanti e quali esami devono fare i ragazzi o bambini?
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7/19/2009 8:14:52 PM
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topic:
Introduction
vixthenomad
Posts 1
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Hi everyone,
I'm Vix and I have a 2 and a half year old daughter who I consider I'm already home educating, and this is something I intend to continue doing for as long as she wants me to. I also intend to home educate her future brother or sister (due in December).
I hope to make some new, likeminded friends on here!
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7/6/2009 8:26:15 PM
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topic:
Homeschooling in Switzerland
flocondeneige
Posts 1
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There is no official number of homeschooling families but a recent articles said 1000 families.
Every states have their own laws about instruction.
The one where I live (Canton de Vaud) : Instruction is compulsory from 6 years, but you can choose between public, privat or home. Normaly, there is control each year.
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7/4/2009 5:16:40 AM
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topic:
Oh, My kid is falling behind
comjen
Posts 1
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Let me add one thing here. As not only a homeschooling mom but a Math instructor your son will be much better prepared for the abstract teaching that is part of algebra and geometry then those that are just do their math in an automated manor. He will be able to see how it works together and get the bigger picture when he gets there that so many students take years to understand. The better he understands it now the easier it will become.
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