tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post2071890363152934478..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Homeschooling/Public Schooling Update and ObservationsCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-8190848259680017542009-10-26T19:19:39.843-06:002009-10-26T19:19:39.843-06:00Thinking about your too many books at the library ...Thinking about your too many books at the library comment made me wonder if your library might have an Educator's card. The libraries here have them and they allow teachers to check out more books for educational purposes. You are a teacher now, so you might want to check if that is something that is available to you!Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-91311081199433325812009-10-26T08:00:51.671-06:002009-10-26T08:00:51.671-06:00Dear Cindy,
We used our last name as follows: LaJo...Dear Cindy,<br />We used our last name as follows: LaJoy Independence Home School. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? For the military, our son had to have a diploma, so I used the opportunity to get 2 printed, one for each of our graduates. The cost was about $100, ouch! But, they finally have beautiful diplomas. On your trip, you will want to focus on packable things, and from the sounds of it you already plan to bring the core, presumably math, soc. studies & grammar. These need continuity, so I would not leave them behind. The bigger problem will be keeping the reading level up. A lot of classics are downloadable if Matthew can read on a laptop. There will be a lot of time he will be waiting in hallways, so look for some way to bring books without the weight! And, don't worry about the rest, that's the beauty of home school! SherryOhiomom2121https://www.blogger.com/profile/03512342459339771734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-34479171853800965122009-10-24T21:13:32.213-06:002009-10-24T21:13:32.213-06:00You go, girl!!You go, girl!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815531223717629073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-12052695058579055622009-10-24T18:11:51.490-06:002009-10-24T18:11:51.490-06:00As far as homeschooling, your kids, just by being ...As far as homeschooling, your kids, just by being homeschooled and only the basics would be FAR ahead of the public school kids and they'll get the extra help they need in the right places. I never had a "room" either-just a giant plastic container with a top-you may need 5!!<br />Graduate at 14? The older they are when they graduate, the better!! Universities are scarey places with saturation of liberal ideas-the longer they're home, the stronger they'll be to face that tough world!! You'll do great and you are creative and who cares if you don't have your own mill to grind your own flour to make your own bread? I think they'll be A-OK!!<br />Ah yes, keep following that call-wouldn't it be the coolest to have a full time job of studying His word? I've only been with you a year, but even in that year, I've watched that thirst become insatiable!!Carrie DeLillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130418114627916690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-31000094491613837802009-10-23T19:03:31.715-06:002009-10-23T19:03:31.715-06:00Ok, I think I want to go back to school and have y...Ok, I think I want to go back to school and have you homeschool me! I am sure Matthew is learning many new and interesting skills and facts. Just have faith in yourself and you will both succeed.<br /><br />I know you mentioned writing as a weakness that you wanted to work on. Check out Lucy Calkins. They use her work in NYC public schools. She is an amazing speaker and her books are easy to read and use to get amazing writing out of kids. Her manuals teach about differnet kinds of writing and how to teach kids to use them. There is a K-2 set and a 3-5 set.<br /><br />If you do work on music, can you make a tie in with Kaz and some places you might visit there. Maybe you want to work on a unit on climate that can carry over while in Kaz and comp/contrast the 2 places. Something that ties together the 2 worlds wouldn't get interupted when you travel, it would get enhanced :-)<br /><br />For Kenny, have you tried using the Explode the Code series. It is put out by EPS and really does break the reading code. <br /><br />Happy homeschooling,<br />Shanna<br />mom to 2 from Kaz <br />and elementary teacher who wishes she could homeschool her own kids!wilisonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11776367961493584477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-42012564596965769622009-10-23T08:57:03.098-06:002009-10-23T08:57:03.098-06:00HI Cindy,
you might find English From the Roots Up...HI Cindy,<br />you might find English From the Roots Up flashcards as a nice compromise to studying Latin. My kids probably won't either. They (and I ) are learning a lot from just the root words and meanings. (available on amazon). Also, for classical music, the kids really love the Classical Kids Series. Might be at your library, also on Amazon. We have and really enjoy: "Hallelujah Handel", "Vivaldis Ring of Mystery" and "Tchaikovsky Discovers America" There are engaging stories that go along with the music. Their Christmas one is nice too.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Teresa F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-26939720214018476262009-10-23T08:25:24.484-06:002009-10-23T08:25:24.484-06:00My husband told me there is a boy scout group that...My husband told me there is a boy scout group that is a touring native american dance group...I will have to get some more info about it and send it to you. he said they have been invited all over to train with native americans and to dance at events.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134327455413087261noreply@blogger.com