i mastered the arts of origami in kindergarten.
i think now they start learning english in kindergarten.
Oh My Dear Lord, HELP!!
I decided today that since my children arent able to go to the school of my choice (waiting list since we are out of the city limits, and tuition (for a 4 year old, I might add) is over 600 dollars.) that I was going to homeschool my kids. Id at least try out Kindergarten, how hard can that be, right?
(ahem)
So anyway. I taught Kindergartners myself for 2 years, aside from the chaos that ensues at times, its very rewarding age, and they do great. And are very smart. So Im thinking, hey ! I can do this!
And, to top it off, while I was looking at books (that I could buy at Wal mart for cheaper) I remembered that technically the state only requires 1-12 grades, so I dont have to buy books and get them listed, because they dont have to go. Its good for them tho. So Im like, great. I dont have to go through buying books and registering them.
(ahem, again)
So its looking ok, and I go to this website. Ok, well they have a link to the QCC standards, so I can just read what it is they need to know for my state, go to the link that lists some of the cool examples, and boom! Easy as pie, right?
OMFG DO YOU REALIZE WHAT IN THE HELL THEY REQUIRE OUR BABIES TO LEARN NOW?????????????
I played with
BLOCKS
in kindergarten. This is rediculous.I havent even made it to math yet and my list is 9 pages long in word.
oh dear
drizzi
20 years ago
Verileah
20 years ago
There is a wonderful book...sec let me see if I can find it...ah, here it is.
The Well Trained Mind
A Guide to Classical Education at Home
Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
This is an excellent book for any parent to own, whether they want to home school or enrich their child's education. I highly recommend it.
The Well Trained Mind
A Guide to Classical Education at Home
Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
This is an excellent book for any parent to own, whether they want to home school or enrich their child's education. I highly recommend it.
Guest
20 years ago
Ooooh Im gunna go look that up right now :) Thanks :)
Sarah
20 years ago
I am constantly amazed at what they expect my Kindergardener to know.
She has about 8 weeks left, and they are at this point preparing them for 1st grade.
She can read, write full sentences, add and subtract any number combination between one and ten, is learing about FACTORS, (OMG I didn't know what a factor was until oh 2nd or 3rd), can come up with a sentence and sound out each word then write it. They have taught them how to spell, with a program called Jonny can Spell, it is amazing, simply amazing.
I was taught not to eat the paste, to put up my blocks, abc's and 123's, and how to cut a straight line in K.
I spoke with the counselor, not sure as that my child could assimilate so much knowledge at such a young age, and she informed me that by the time my child graduates in 2017, she will have the same education that a person graduating from a BS program would today.
I was floored...
Oh and good luck on the home schooling, I don't have the patience past pre-k.
She has about 8 weeks left, and they are at this point preparing them for 1st grade.
She can read, write full sentences, add and subtract any number combination between one and ten, is learing about FACTORS, (OMG I didn't know what a factor was until oh 2nd or 3rd), can come up with a sentence and sound out each word then write it. They have taught them how to spell, with a program called Jonny can Spell, it is amazing, simply amazing.
I was taught not to eat the paste, to put up my blocks, abc's and 123's, and how to cut a straight line in K.
I spoke with the counselor, not sure as that my child could assimilate so much knowledge at such a young age, and she informed me that by the time my child graduates in 2017, she will have the same education that a person graduating from a BS program would today.
I was floored...
Oh and good luck on the home schooling, I don't have the patience past pre-k.
Guest
20 years ago
I think it's awesome they're learning so much. Maybe the US won't lag so far behind in education.
blazyn
20 years ago
don't homeschool your kids :(
Guest
20 years ago
Education is always a good thing, Ry. And I agree. Unless, of course, your the one expected to teach it to them, and wow. LoL, the problem Im running into is if they are learning in K what (approx) I learned in 3rd or so, then by Jr. High I shouldnt be able to face my kids at all for fear that in retalliation to anything I say to them will be "Just wait till I tell all my friends the only reason you enrolled me in school is 'cause Im smarter than you are, and you have no idea what Im learning."
Oh yeah. Thats gonna be great.
At least Im taking this oppurtunity to by used college books and teaching myself some of the basics as well. I know it wont be counted as credits, but when I take the placement test thats gonna save me at least a year. :) yay fer lernin!
Oh yeah. Thats gonna be great.
At least Im taking this oppurtunity to by used college books and teaching myself some of the basics as well. I know it wont be counted as credits, but when I take the placement test thats gonna save me at least a year. :) yay fer lernin!
Sarah
20 years ago
Why not?
It is not the isolated thing of yester-year...
It is this whole huge colony of people. They have play groups, classes like Spanish and phonics, sports groups, P.E. sessions, and all sorts of things.
Home school is no longer, learning to write on a slate and calisthinics in the back yard.
It is not the isolated thing of yester-year...
It is this whole huge colony of people. They have play groups, classes like Spanish and phonics, sports groups, P.E. sessions, and all sorts of things.
Home school is no longer, learning to write on a slate and calisthinics in the back yard.
Guest
20 years ago
AS long as I keep them enrolled in city programs and city sports, then they should be ok at this age. Me and drade did say we'd like them to go to a good high school, if only because Prom's and first valentine dances are something that they will need, not just want, and while a 4 yr old is just happy going to the park for his "P E class", a Jr high child is gonna want more. I just want to shelter them for a wee bit longer :) I know I cant protect them from everything, but I want them to go to a private school, and atm, that just aint gonna happen. I can teach them what they need to know, and it wont cost me 1200 plus for a private school to do it.
blazyn
don't homeschool your kids :(
AS long as I keep them enrolled in city programs and city sports, then they should be ok at this age. Me and drade did say we'd like them to go to a good high school, if only because Prom's and first valentine dances are something that they will need, not just want, and while a 4 yr old is just happy going to the park for his "P E class", a Jr high child is gonna want more. I just want to shelter them for a wee bit longer :) I know I cant protect them from everything, but I want them to go to a private school, and atm, that just aint gonna happen. I can teach them what they need to know, and it wont cost me 1200 plus for a private school to do it.
drizzi
20 years ago
think of all the other kids making fun of your kids because theyre too poor to go to school etc and call them dumb and whatnot. kids are mean like that.
Guest
20 years ago
I can also think of the two years of being beaten and called worse names than Id ever want to think about just because I was in a new school.
Home schooling isnt cheap either, so it wouldnt be a matter of being poor. Kids will be cruel no matter how your schooled, the important thing is to teach your kids that kids will be kids, and to defend yourself (cause I didnt) and dont expect a teacher or principal to take care of it, because they wont. My kids will defend themselves. I had to go to ISS (in school suspension) whether I fought back or not. My kids wont be like I was. And they definatly will be taught thats how kids are.
Home schooling isnt cheap either, so it wouldnt be a matter of being poor. Kids will be cruel no matter how your schooled, the important thing is to teach your kids that kids will be kids, and to defend yourself (cause I didnt) and dont expect a teacher or principal to take care of it, because they wont. My kids will defend themselves. I had to go to ISS (in school suspension) whether I fought back or not. My kids wont be like I was. And they definatly will be taught thats how kids are.
drizzi
20 years ago
youre scaring me.
Anulien
20 years ago
Don't homeschool your kids. The worst thing you can do is shell them like that forcing them only to interact with mom. Sheltering children is not the answer, forcing them to start depending on themselves and figuring shit out is. And I hardly believe private school is the answer, in LA private school was the place you didn't want to be since it was a last ditch effort to 'fix' their shitty kid(s).
Guest
20 years ago
Dude. Read Kaytanas post.
Ill say it again lol.
Homeschooling IS NOT the isolated thing some people make it out to be. I was homeschooled. I was put together with A LOT of other homeschooled children, we studied sign language and spanish TOGETHER, we played together, and we went on more field trips than I ever went on in school.
And again, Im not homeschooling to "shelter" my kids -- Im homeschooling for other reasons, like for 1) Georgia has THE LOWEST SAT scores than most of the other states and 2) Private schooling is WAY too expensive for a kindergartner and 3) Ive taught kindergarten, so its not like Im goin into this totally unawares, and 4) I want them to be able to say the Pledge of Alliegance and do bible study, because thats how we believe.
So I dont see whats so isolated about it. My kids arent actually gonna be "home" all that time, its just what the name of the schooling type is :) We arent hermits or anything :)
Anulien
Don't homeschool your kids. The worst thing you can do is shell them like that forcing them only to interact with mom. Sheltering children is not the answer, forcing them to start depending on themselves and figuring shit out is. And I hardly believe private school is the answer, in LA private school was the place you didn't want to be since it was a last ditch effort to 'fix' their shitty kid(s).
Dude. Read Kaytanas post.
Ill say it again lol.
Homeschooling IS NOT the isolated thing some people make it out to be. I was homeschooled. I was put together with A LOT of other homeschooled children, we studied sign language and spanish TOGETHER, we played together, and we went on more field trips than I ever went on in school.
And again, Im not homeschooling to "shelter" my kids -- Im homeschooling for other reasons, like for 1) Georgia has THE LOWEST SAT scores than most of the other states and 2) Private schooling is WAY too expensive for a kindergartner and 3) Ive taught kindergarten, so its not like Im goin into this totally unawares, and 4) I want them to be able to say the Pledge of Alliegance and do bible study, because thats how we believe.
So I dont see whats so isolated about it. My kids arent actually gonna be "home" all that time, its just what the name of the schooling type is :) We arent hermits or anything :)
Guest
20 years ago
Just re-read my post and wanted to say that I was homeschooled for two years, and went to school the other years. I prefered homeschooling. My mother couldnt teach me any further and couldnt afford private tutoring, so I had to continue with school. She didnt want me teaching myself, because she didnt feel that was right, and was sort of guilty for not being able to help.
Just thought it was confusing that I had mentioned school then said I was homeschooled, was clarifying.
Just thought it was confusing that I had mentioned school then said I was homeschooled, was clarifying.
drizzi
20 years ago
i still dont think teaching fighting and bible studies is a good thing to do. that will just get them into more trouble.
Guest
20 years ago
I never said Id teach them to fight. I said Id teach them to defend themselves. When I was getting pushed of stairs and beaten, I didnt know how to defend myself. I just laid there. And you can never know how humiliating, how troubling, or how awful that can be for so long if you never have gone through it. I dont expect you to understand, thankfully God seen to me enduring it rather than my kids, and now I have learned from the situation and can teach my kids accordingly. I was thinking more like defense school. my son is just like me, and I have seen kids push him before and he doesnt know what to do. I just want them "prepared" is all.
As far as Bible studies go, thats just a difference in personal accomplishments. A private school would teach them that. I cant afford private school, so Ill do it. Its a firm belief of mine that if you want your kids to learn something in particular, you dont send them to someone else to teach it, you do it yourself.
As far as Bible studies go, thats just a difference in personal accomplishments. A private school would teach them that. I cant afford private school, so Ill do it. Its a firm belief of mine that if you want your kids to learn something in particular, you dont send them to someone else to teach it, you do it yourself.
drizzi
20 years ago
just curious, what kind of defense are you talking about?
ROzbeans
20 years ago
I considered homeschooling kinder to catherine this year since she missed the cut off for it (her birthday is after labor day). As far as homeschooling goes, a LOT more kids are homeschooled these days. The only problem - maybe not even a problem but distinction is lack of social interaction. Its one thing to put your kid in ice skating, Daisies (girl scouts) and gymnastics (hi, catherine will be fit and sell cookies, whee!) but there's a lot to be said for social interaction within a classroom environment. Not to mention the opposite sex.
Example, girl i went to school with right, her little brother starts dating this sweet home schooled girl who started the 10th grade. First time in a public school.
Pregnant in 6 months. If that.
Not saying its a bad thing, not saying DONT DO IT. What i plan to do as a parents (choices are the win) is to do side projects at home with catherine in addition to what she learns in school. I'm not above putting her in Sylven learning either (that after school program for kids who need help or need more challenges).
Veb wants to put her in karate or whatever when she's about 8-10. Religion...that's something she'll decide for herself but we're teaching her the christian fundementals. Good luck, nalla =)
Example, girl i went to school with right, her little brother starts dating this sweet home schooled girl who started the 10th grade. First time in a public school.
Pregnant in 6 months. If that.
Not saying its a bad thing, not saying DONT DO IT. What i plan to do as a parents (choices are the win) is to do side projects at home with catherine in addition to what she learns in school. I'm not above putting her in Sylven learning either (that after school program for kids who need help or need more challenges).
Veb wants to put her in karate or whatever when she's about 8-10. Religion...that's something she'll decide for herself but we're teaching her the christian fundementals. Good luck, nalla =)
Guest
20 years ago
What kind of defense ? Do you mean what kind of defense am I teaching my kids? Probably a self defense class. We have those here. There isnt another name for it. Just self defense.
As far as why? Just because I want them to know how to defend themselves if the time comes. I didnt. And because of it I endured a lot that I might not have to endure. Thats all.
As far as why? Just because I want them to know how to defend themselves if the time comes. I didnt. And because of it I endured a lot that I might not have to endure. Thats all.