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Comment on Meet Victoria Porrata, the Amazing Homeschool Philanthropist by Dawn(ie), Austin-Caleb-Brady-Dixon

Dawn(ie), Austin-Caleb-Brady-Dixon — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:20:59 +0000

Victoria, You are an inspiration!
I wish I could help you more! We will help you in all that you do!
Keep it up sweetheart!

Comment on Meet Victoria Porrata, the Amazing Homeschool Philanthropist by Ti-Ti

Ti-Ti — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:27:47 +0000

I am so proud to have Victoria as my niece! I love you Ya!

Comment on Elementary Education: Flexibility in Learning with Homeschooling for Grades K-5 by Jessica Parnell

Jessica Parnell — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:46:26 +0000

Lynn » I would start by stepping back and evaluating your reason for homeschooling again. Write that down and post it somewhere as a reminder to yourself. It is far too easy to become a slave to your curriculum and lose sight of your “Why?” But a constant reminder — even on your bathroom mirror so it kicks off your day every day — is a great way to stay focused.
Then, look at your program. If you are finding that it is consuming far more time than it should and pulling you from your reason for homeschooling, then I would definitely consider a change. You want a curriculum that makes it enjoyable for all of you. One that takes into account the strengths and interests of each child and allows all of you to have fun while also learning and growing.
However, I realize you also need a plan to complete this year. From the sound of your question, you are enrolled in their academy. If so, start there. Let them know you need some flexibility on the due dates. Then, be flexible with each lesson. If your daughter has mastered the skills, let her complete select practice questions. And be sure to look at the extras and determine whether they are needed or not. I am not certain how much flexibility is built into the Abeka program, but with Bridgeway Academy, parents have a wide selection of ideas to use with their kids and are able to pick and choose what fits. Hopefully, Abeka will work with you in that way as well.
As for kindergarten, academics should take no more than 2 hours per day (and that is on a full day). If you are consistently finding that it is consuming too much of your day, scale back. Pick and choose, focus on the reading and enjoy your time with your precious children.
Bottom line is, homeschooling needs to have an element of fun for all of you. Otherwise, you will quickly burn out and the kids will not enjoy all of the benefits that homeschooling has to offer.

Comment on Elementary Education: Flexibility in Learning with Homeschooling for Grades K-5 by Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:53:41 +0000

I have been homeschooling my girl since kindergarten she’s in 3rd grade now. We have been using abeka and are feeling stressed! If we don’t follow daily work then we will be behind for the tests. I’m not sure what to do? Maybe we should try something different next year. I also have a boy that started kindergarten this year. It seems like we don’t have time for anything fun….. Any suggestions? Thank you

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Comment on Elementary Education: Flexibility in Learning with Homeschooling for Grades K-5 by Jessica Parnell

Jessica Parnell — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:12:14 +0000

Aimee Lin » That’s great Aimee! We’re so glad she’s doing much better! Stay postive and she’ll keep getting better and better!

Comment on Elementary Education: Flexibility in Learning with Homeschooling for Grades K-5 by Aimee Lin

Aimee Lin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:59:17 +0000

I have a fifth grader who is struggling so we pulled her from school half way through fourth grade. Our flexibility has been to go back to the basics. I got rid of her fourth grade math and English textbooks and just went back to building her reading skills and the basic math operations. It is going slower than I hoped but she is doing much better! It is nice not to have to push her through lessons she really doesn’t understand and instead give her what she needs in order to do well.

Comment on Road Trip and More! Sarah’s Creation Adventure by Sarah Klase

Sarah Klase — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:54:38 +0000

Thank you to everyone for your encouraging comments! :-)

Comment on Road Trip and More! Sarah’s Creation Adventure by Lisa Christensen

Lisa Christensen — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:13:41 +0000

Sarah – Oh, your writing makes me feel like I’m back in Jackson again! We, too were very impressed with the rodeo. Keep up your love of learning and enjoy this precious time of growth that God has for you!

Comment on Road Trip and More! Sarah’s Creation Adventure by Miriam Hess

Miriam Hess — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:14:13 +0000

Sarah – I love reading about your adventures! What a gift this year is for you and your sisters. I know you don’t know me, but I know your mom. I used to babysit for her and her siblings when her dad was our pastor in Denville, NJ.