So, I hate to say this, but despite dealing with overpriced cupcakes etc, I am not happy at all with the program for the kids after paying almost $200 per week, along with totally B.S parenting obligations. So, I think I will take them out and teach them at home with a guided curiculum for the next couple of years, of course with extracuricular activities so they interact and develop social skills with other kids. Aside from the around $800/per month/near $9,000/per year, I have really had it! If anyone knows of a place to start or look into for various curiculums, please kindly let me know. Just like the past year where I am facing the truth about money, crappy friends, my future, it is now the same reality with my kids/educational results and stress
Homeschool for below the age of 6-7?
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You also may want to check at your library for books on homeschooling - there are a lot of really good ones which will point you towards resources and ideas.
I used to have a bunch of homeschooling links on my computer (two computers ago ...) and I remember there was a great *free* Christian based curriculum based off using public domain books. I just can't remember what it was called right now -- I think that the same woman who used to do the Pioneer Woman website started it.
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Also look into your church (if you belong to a congregation/parish) and see if the Director of Religious Ed knows of other families in your area. Co-ops and consortium (consortia?) are also good. See if your local YMCA has gym classes for home schoolers (you can meet others that way). Your local community college might have enrichment programs for music/art/etc.
I have thought about it (homeschooling) seriously, but this year things at our Catholic school have finally clicked (a great teacher/a Reading Specialist (hallelujiah for us!!)/and some maturing on the part of my 4th grader. I think that the key is being realistic about how much you can accomplish and sticking to a plan. I've read about homeschooling, and beware of the "it's all a bed of roses" attitude that many parents have in their writing. I wanted frank and honest writing about what to expect, and there wasn't much out there.
Best of luck to you! Start a blog and chronicle your journey, I'd love to follow it with you!
November 8th, 2011 at 02:14 pm 1320761640
BTW, our local roller rink had daytime hours especially for homeschoolers, so you might be able to socialize in that way, too.
November 8th, 2011 at 03:51 pm 1320767484
That said, I do think most pre-schools do a better job of developing kids than do grade schools. So if you feel like you don't know what to do for your kids, think about what they were already doing in preschool and duplicate that. Get a book or two on preschool or early childhood development. They are usually quite fun books to read. Take their suggestions.
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