tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post8501880075629720836..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: So, What's a Bargain?Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-14609640106086219712009-01-14T05:04:00.000-06:002009-01-14T05:04:00.000-06:00Noodle, I'm just now putting some dots together. ...Noodle, I'm just now putting some dots together. Do you realize you made a big admission when you used the word "mistake?" How often do the public schools scrap a curriculum that isn't working and say they made a mistake??<BR/><BR/>No, they'll train teachers on how to "effectively implement" said curriculum or "enhance" said curriculum. It's not a mistake. Nope. <BR/><BR/>They'll just change the curriculum in several years, perhaps, because of "developing research" or an "improved product." <BR/><BR/>:]Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-1303198606228856872009-01-14T01:19:00.000-06:002009-01-14T01:19:00.000-06:00Ooooh, goody! Curriculum talk! (You know you're ...Ooooh, goody! Curriculum talk! (You know you're a homeschooler when .... lol)<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with whomever said that it's relative because it absolutely is. I won't kick myself over a $30 mistake, but someone else might. I would absolutely kick myself over a $300 mistake, and another person might be fine with it.<BR/><BR/>As for our schooling, the children have a lot of input in what to get. I let them look through the books and help decide whether it's something to try or not. Spyder (age 10) has more input than Sass (age 6) but they are both encouraged to be part of the decision-making process. <BR/><BR/>Spyder prefers programs that are open-ended and encourage exploration; lots of reading a plus. Sass prefers ones that are linear and visual.Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313570354851840693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-40911852840768126942009-01-07T09:48:00.000-06:002009-01-07T09:48:00.000-06:00oh, Ganeida, you're just like me. But I hate maki...oh, Ganeida, you're just like me. But I hate making expensive mistakes.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-29059649842215753622009-01-06T15:48:00.000-06:002009-01-06T15:48:00.000-06:00Hm, your blog seems to be eating my comments ~ don...Hm, your blog seems to be eating my comments ~ don't you feed the poor thing? lol.Thats twice this week.<BR/><BR/>Trying again:<BR/><BR/>I choose curriculum the same way as everyone else: trial & error! However I do worse in my weak areas [math & science] because I can't tell the good from the bad from the indifferent. My big boo~boo last year was the Apologia science. It impressed *me* but was a terrible fit for Ditz. *sigh*Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-43549521398167791022009-01-06T11:39:00.000-06:002009-01-06T11:39:00.000-06:00A, other people's children are perfectly behaved h...A, other people's children are perfectly behaved homeschoolers who diagram sentences for fun. Mine do odd things, which I guess is a post in itself I should do later. :]<BR/><BR/>Ganeida, I'd be interested to learn more about how you choose your curricula b/c it seems so tailored to Ditz.<BR/><BR/>Terry, Stephen King actually filmed a movie at our Junior High about people coming back from the grave or something. There are autographed copies of his books in the library. I hadn't thought to hit him up for some money LOL! We actually seriously thought about buying the house across the street but chickened at the last minute when the ex-husband/seller showed and told us about stuff buried under the house, how it used to be condemned, etc. etc.<BR/><BR/>Virginia, I am very excited about your opportunities! PLUS, getting to see you say "hi" to me this week is fun.<BR/><BR/>And Luke. How can I defend myself against this spurious charge? LOL <BR/><BR/>Actually, I'd have probably been for a more one size fits all education before I had children with autism and/or learning disabilities. I guess there are things you can be a relativist on, and things you probably shouldn't.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-24748847528319596862009-01-06T09:51:00.000-06:002009-01-06T09:51:00.000-06:00"What's cost-effective for you might not be for me..."What's cost-effective for you might not be for me."<BR/><BR/>! You're a <I>relativist</I>, Mrs. C [laughing].<BR/><BR/>You are absolutely right. The most cost-effective option will be the one that works for you and your children... which is why, as you pointed out, Sonlight wants to make sure Sonlight is right for you and your children [smile].<BR/><BR/>Great response to my rant. I giggled the whole way through. [smile]<BR/><BR/> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-45761037073071716612009-01-06T06:39:00.000-06:002009-01-06T06:39:00.000-06:00You had me in giggles about the "Bathsheba" thing....You had me in giggles about the "Bathsheba" thing. LOL. Totally get what you are saying. Ha ha!<BR/><BR/>About what we were talking about. Before this study, I was able to witness to a doctor before I came in here and I only had like 5 minutes. I felt like something tugging at my heart that he was searching for something. He told me he is a pastor's kid and his mom is praying fo him. I knew that God had already been dealing with him before I did. I think that is what gave the open door. Then this guy, at the study, I was talking with. You are right. We have time to get to know one another. Watch each other and it does give open doors. When people are in a rush, they tend to brush you off. I haven't led anyone to Christ in a while also. I long to see this kind of response in people.Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-52376951195386416242009-01-06T05:36:00.000-06:002009-01-06T05:36:00.000-06:00The thing about King David...funny! And true!!You ...The thing about King David...funny! And true!!<BR/><BR/>You already know that I haven't gotten into the thick of it with homeschool yet. The littles are still too little. I was just struck by the universal cry of "more money for the kids." Our district is facing a severe budget crisis, and it's not because somebody stole the money, either. It's loss of tax revenue coupled with declining enrollment. I wonder why enrollment is declining.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, my kids' middle school was featured on the NBC nightly news a couple of months back because the fine arts' department (music and stuff) was in grave danger. Some Hollywood guy (I believe it was author Stephen King) gave their school $150,000 to support the music and art department. Go figure!Elspeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/17495546895657214080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-30828419752626770252009-01-06T02:13:00.000-06:002009-01-06T02:13:00.000-06:00Hm, well I've ordered extra~curricula curricul...Hm, well I've ordered extra~curricula curricula for this year & am excitedly awaiting it. I'd better be because I can assure you Ditz ain't. I always want something but as homeschoolers there's just so much good stuff to choose it gets hard to decide what I actually want. Thankfully Sonlight has lots & lots of reading books. Reading is good so that's an easy one. :)Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-88173611401189473222009-01-05T23:16:00.000-06:002009-01-05T23:16:00.000-06:00Hmm, I guess I never considered that homeschoolers...Hmm, I guess I never considered that homeschoolers can't be sent home for bad behavior! I guess I kinda assumed that homeschooled kids are perfectly behaved and always hungry for more knowledge...which shows how much I know about (1) homeschooling and (2) kids.<BR/><BR/>AllisonA.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00293780005404059775noreply@blogger.com