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<blockquote data-quote="helpmeplease" data-source="post: 40479" data-attributes="member: 3662"><p>I am going to be homeschooling my youngest and possibly my oldest next year if I can get her to a point where she will actually do the work that is assigned to her, so I've been looking into this lots lately.</p><p></p><p>I wanted to mention to all of you that are considering the art/music/sports thing that you can do classes outside of school. Homeschooling is popular here in AL and since we've moved here, I've read about classes at the local science museum, ice skating school, theater workshop, and library just for homeschooling. These classes are held during the day and are open to all homeschoolers. Also there are sports teams just for homeschoolers, usually sponsored by the cover school. There are weekend family picnics, planned field trips, etc.</p><p></p><p>Also, a friend of mine here runs a homeschool coop for high school age. Parents teach classes in all subjects to supplement what they are learning at home. I like having the opportunity to pick and choose those who will be in charge of my children throughout the day and this sounds great to me!</p><p></p><p>These are things I found only through homeschool groups locally. I would advise you to seek out as many other local homeschoolers as you can. There are Yahoo groups and message boards and local church support groups. The more you search the more you will find. If you look hard enough you will find that there are much more opportunities for a homeschooled child than one who attends public school. in my opinion,they are more social and have more opportunity to learn extras and focus on their interests when you eliminate all of the wasted time in public school.</p><p></p><p>I am hoping to homeschool my oldest next year but I can really only do that if she's going to cooperate with me. I cannot have daily tantrums in my house. I struggle with this because I know in my heart that her learning style is better suited for homeschooling. Her attitude leaves me exhausted and needing a break most days though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="helpmeplease, post: 40479, member: 3662"] I am going to be homeschooling my youngest and possibly my oldest next year if I can get her to a point where she will actually do the work that is assigned to her, so I've been looking into this lots lately. I wanted to mention to all of you that are considering the art/music/sports thing that you can do classes outside of school. Homeschooling is popular here in AL and since we've moved here, I've read about classes at the local science museum, ice skating school, theater workshop, and library just for homeschooling. These classes are held during the day and are open to all homeschoolers. Also there are sports teams just for homeschoolers, usually sponsored by the cover school. There are weekend family picnics, planned field trips, etc. Also, a friend of mine here runs a homeschool coop for high school age. Parents teach classes in all subjects to supplement what they are learning at home. I like having the opportunity to pick and choose those who will be in charge of my children throughout the day and this sounds great to me! These are things I found only through homeschool groups locally. I would advise you to seek out as many other local homeschoolers as you can. There are Yahoo groups and message boards and local church support groups. The more you search the more you will find. If you look hard enough you will find that there are much more opportunities for a homeschooled child than one who attends public school. in my opinion,they are more social and have more opportunity to learn extras and focus on their interests when you eliminate all of the wasted time in public school. I am hoping to homeschool my oldest next year but I can really only do that if she's going to cooperate with me. I cannot have daily tantrums in my house. I struggle with this because I know in my heart that her learning style is better suited for homeschooling. Her attitude leaves me exhausted and needing a break most days though. [/QUOTE]
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