We are going to be doing a combination of Campfire Curriculum 50 states units (two units out with more to come) and Trial guide to US geography (more so for the mapping aspect and reinforcement of what we learn in Campfire). Campfire units are similar to Notgrass’s 50 States, just a different style.

Or sure about how it will be but driving in the opposite of direction this afternoon and the traffic going to totality was terrible. Bumper to bumper on the highway not moving. I personally wouldn’t but I don’t like peopling

The mix tile/picture has a magnet permanently adhered to it. There is another magnet you put on the wall. The picture then can hang on the wall via the magnet. The magnet you put on the wall can be taken off without damage.

I have moved them. The tiles themselves have magnets on the back and are easily removed. The magnet that gets adhered to the wall- I have removed them without damage to the wall, but none that have been long terms (thinking a year plus). I have found them easier to remove than something like the 3M stickies which have damaged my wall. I think the adhesive and not as strong as the tiles are fairly light so there isn’t the need to hold a heavy weight. I have been happy with the overall quality and appearance of the tiles.

For the walls we have a mixture of frames and mix tiles (ones I change more often). I do have some throughout the house too on tables as such but I love photography and do it as a hobby so lots of pictures!

Journey academy

We’ve used Jacob’s algebra and preview the geometry already. I want videos to reinforce the ideas. Though I can teach it, it’s a matter of dividing my time among all the kids and giving DS more independence. We’ve found it best that he watch a video teacher, does the work and then we go over any problems he didn’t understand or missed. My hope this will set up a good habit for him as he moves on to higher learning and DE classes.

I don’t realize DO used Jacob’s geometry and will need to look into it. Thanks

I was looking for videos to compliment Jacob’s Geometry. Dr Callahan came up in my search. Has anyone used them and have an opinion on them? A different suggestion to go along with the text?

If there is something there you do really like they have the option to buy and then pick up in store. Kind of like the grocery pick up but you go inside to get it. That way you know they do have it before driving out there. We’ve used this option many times as we are far from the local ones too.

So sad for their family. Sending condolences. We had really enjoyed the Quark chronicles and had fun memories of reading those together.

I don’t know real stats but just looking at the homeschooling community growth in the area, many (not all) are people starting as prek and the younger grades. So I think for us it may be something we’ll see more evidence of later on. Also we have school choice here. Our community school has seen less students enrolled because of that (as they are able to follow students through the districts). There has also been a rise in private school enrollment. I have kids in the local school and homeschool some so I’ve seen how this has played out a bit. They are still very welcoming to homeschoolers. ODs will be taking the psats and district act this fall there with no issue. But they’ve had to cut some programs because of funding— much of what has had to do with rising costs, paper costs being one of them.

I feel like a lot of the wait issues came with doctors needing to align with larger hospital units (with liability and insurance costs). They lost the overall day in how their practices are run, number of patients, time with patients, etc. For the most part we’ve stayed with private practices and have been able to get in same day and call directly to the offices. Its sad that the doctors aren’t able to give the care to their patients that they want.

I’m also wondering if there was something else unknown to you going on that is not typical. Was one of the kids having a rough time and it was just best to get out and do hand sanitizer. I don’t judge based on a brief one time experience

I think algebra 1 and geometry along with logic and consumer math should be required for all students. Anything above should be choice. IMO those classes would be the most beneficial in the future regardless of job choice.