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If everyone keeps the attitude that it's for fun, it should be fine. A homeschool class is probably going to just introduce skills and maybe play around. DDs started with homeschool gymnastics last year (at 5 and 7) and did eventually move on to another class. If they show a great interest and aptitude, you can take it to the next level. But they certainly don't have to!
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The following sites are mostly in DC, but please add VA and MD activities, too. I plan to make lists for the other periods (or anyone else, feel free to start it!).
"With tours available on a regular basis, a visitor can view the actual butterfly life cycle and gain insight into the miraculous metamorphosis of the butterfly species."
Mary Livingston Ripley Garden-
"Join Horticulturist Janet Draper for a casual and informative tour of the garden every Tuesday at 2 p.m. throughout October weather permitting. Meet at the fountain in the Ripley garden."
"A 400-acre native garden and preserve on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Arboretum offers year-round programs in ecology, horticulture, and natural history for all ages."
"ANS is pleased to offer programs designed exclusively for Home Schooled students. Join us on our 40-acre nature sanctuary for a unique field trip and hands-on class experience as your children explore our forest, pond, and meadow."
"Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt at the Museum of Natural History
Learn about Egyptian burial ritual; its place with ancient Egyptian cosmology; and the insights that mummies, burial rites, and cosmology provide about life in ancient Egypt."
Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes
Ancient Chinese Pottery and Bronze
Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran
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I did not divorce, but was tired of writing the notes inviting him to understand my hurts and feelings, tired of saying the same things with the same dead end results. My boys (3 of them) began taking his side (not because I was bad, but because they are desperately trying to model a man and build their little identities). When the boys began to take his side...OMG--I felt so disillusioned that "all these years what have I done? Made your supper and your daughter and your son...and I'm still here and soooo confused..." those are the lyrics to the Sawyer Brown Song "All these years" and I would hear songs like "Take your cap and leave my sweater, cause we have nothing left to weather, in fact I'll feel a whole lot better...but youuuuu'lll think of meeehee" Oh and Rascal Flatts "I'm movin' on, at last I can see, life has been patiently waiting for me, etc" It has been a real roller coaster. I had 5 years of college, three boys, no support really, BUT I was a STRONG Christian woman that knew the Word. I went to a yard sale and this lady was talking about the movie Fireproof and I was curious. She helped me to the car with my goodies as she explained about the movie. She spoke life into me that me a hard heart soften and cry--my tears shocked me. When she looked into my face, somehow, it pierced me when she said I BELIEVE God can and will breathe life into your marriage. That was nice, because I had given up, ya know? I am proud to say that today...He is so in love with me now! This past Christmas, my jaw dropped as he bought me every gift for every facet of our lives, asked me to forgive him (this is a man that let me do without to buy and drive fancy racecars and made me ask for money much of the time). He just had a total change in his heart. It was very strange and I felt resistant to it but his love was sincere and overwhelming. Now, he loves me MORE than I love him and it's a little awkward. It used to be me loving him, serving him with NOTHING! My personal email is HomeEduc8@gmail.com--if you feel any desire to talk with me, I would be glad to share more. Our lives are not perfect, but God is Love and you don't have to go to church for God to heal your marriage--but you do have to love someone that does not have a clue how to love you. I loved my husband because I relaized God loved him more than I did. I watched 23 minutes in hell by Bill Wiese and imagined him there--I took my focus off of me. If the Word says that there is no greater love than he who lays his life down for a friend--then I would lay my life down for THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON in my life (though he was my least favorite). Respect for Position and respect for their character do not always match. I was not around well meaning girlfriends downing him and dividing what God put together. I was around godly women that prayed with me for my family. When you look at marriage and imagine what God was trying to express when he created it--it is a picture of our relationship to the Father. That's why adultry is just like idolatry. I had a breakthrough. I am glad it wasn't a break up. One last thing--I cried out to God and said, "YOU are Love. I do not love him and I do not even want to pray for him! So, put your Spirit inme for HIm." He did.
Thank you for sharing your testimony!!
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Never mind! I found the homeschool area! Thanks for the rec!!
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ScienceFusion digital path can be done independently. I have my 4th and 6th graders using it. I just have to assign the lessons and help with getting lab tools/supplies together but that is it. It is great!
I went to the site and I'm intrigued! I am trying to register for a trial but it does not like my zip code--it says "Zip has no districts or schools" which is not true. :). How much does it cost? I also noticed that Parent is not on the list of Roles, though I could pick Teacher. I just wonder if it's geared more to schools. Anyway, I am very interested in finding out more. It would be great if ds10 and dd8 could use this next year.
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We use MM, and DH just happened to show mw Notability. I tried them out together and it is very cool. I am pretty sure DS will like doing math this way. Thanks!
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The grandparents like to buy fancy dresses for the DDs, but we have only a few occasions to get super dressed up. So I let them wear the dresses when they ask. :)
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We actually used it for Bible curriculum last year. Each week we chose a virtue and memorized one of the verses for the week. There are about four or five sections per virtue, so we studied one per day and read the verses for that section. DCs copied one verse into their notebooks per day. i also had my (then) third-grader write something in his own words from the day's reading. Finally, on Friday, we did a hands-on activity. Sometimes we made up our own. For example, when we studied gratitude, I added one jellybean to a jar for each thing they said they were thankful for. When the jar was full (look at all the blessings!) we got to eat the jellybeans. The "forgiveness" week, we acted out the parable of the unforgiving servant.
Hope that helps!
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Elemental Science follows WTM.
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:crying:
But it smells FIIINE!
Oh well, if there's one thing I like, it's clarity!
Soooo, I guess I won't eat any MORE of it (with hot sauce, in case you're curious). :)
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Very convincing, though not in the direction I was hoping!
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(The mere fact that I'm asking means I probably <i>won't</i> serve it to the family, though I've been eating it myself. But I'll ask anyway, because I don't want to throw food away. Convince me!)
I cooked a whole chicken in the slow cooker last night, but we ended up eating something else for dinner. I left the chicken out all night, in the juices, and didn't refrigerate it until this morning. Is it safe to eat? As long as I re-heat it well? Please and thank you.:001_smile:
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I didn't see Elemental Science on your list? It follows the 4-year cycle (Bio, Earth, Chem, Phys) and includes two (I think) scientist biographies per year, as well as experiments and readings from supplemental books. You can see a sample of the Biology curriculum here: http://d3r1z7wkgqhj9d.cloudfront.net/Biology20sample.pdf
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That's hilarious. Hey, back in the day, "the" craft project was an ashtray.
You're RIGHT! Can you IMAGINE?! :lol:
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I ended up burning a small piece of paper towel and held the jar over smoke, then put a lid on it. It was in the sink, with running water ready. It think the match and candle are much better (and safer) ideas. But the kids did enjoy the small fire!
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We're FINALLY getting around to doing science experiments from Physics Experiments for Children © 1959. Has anyone used this and done the "What Happens to Warm Air?" experiment? If so, may I ask what you did instead of having someone blow a puff of cigarette smoke into the bottom bottle? :D
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Alrighty then! Thank you for making that so easy! Dad's machine it is. I'm really looking forward to the unveiling. Thanks again for all the input!!
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DD will be 8 Friday and I'm putting together a little sewing area for her--her own fabric, supplies, etc. I was planning to get her this "beginner" sewing machine from Amazon. I'm not too concerned about the negative reviews: we have our own thread, don't plan to use heavy fabrics, and I have a decent amount of sewing machine experience. I've read several threads here with warnings about "toy" or "kid" machines, but what about a beginner one? Same thing?
I just discovered that my dad's Singer 13012 which has been in my garage has never been used. So should she start with that one? I'd love for her to be able to have at it with her very own machine, but not if it's so poorly made that she'll be frustrated. She may appreciate the sentimental value of using something that belonged to my father. I also don't want to spend money I don't have to spend. Maybe it's the grown-up machine that will be frustrating? Tell me what to do so I can get free two-day shipping by Friday. :D
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Do you have piano knowledge? I have zero. But my dd used Bastien before in her piano lessons and she liked it so it's a possibility.
I also love and understand Pianimals but, again, my dd is not really excited about doing anything with piano right now.
Sorry for the late reply! I took piano lessons in third grade and can play Yankee Doodle with only the right hand. Does that count as "piano knowledge?" :D
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Planning is good. Marrying a like-minded husband and discussing these issues beforehand is good. Giving yourself options is also good. You may be set on staying at home with your children, then change your mind. Your husband could change his mind. Children may come later than you expect. You may plan and save wisely, and then face a difficult financial situation like his unemployment (even if he has a marketable skill--he could get sick, the market could change dramatically, etc.). If you have some skills and training, you may be able to help your family with additional income. It's nice to have options. Jus sayin.
FWIW, I work from home. We were also DINKs. The older two have been in daycare while I worked full-time. And at one point I stayed home without an income. I'm grateful to be able to stay home and still contribute to the income. Even if I don't get as much sleep as I'd like. :D
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DS9 has done very well with Bastien. He does it on his own and is almost through the Level 1 books. I gave him a little help at the beginning, but if your daughter has already had lessons, maybe she won't need it? I have him play for me from time to time, mostly to make sure his rhythm and posture are correct.
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I'm a big fan of MM. If you ever need extra worksheets you can get some premade and custom-generated at homeschoolmath.net, which is Maria Miller's site (big fan of her, too!).
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I took the kids out when DS was in second grade and older DD was in kindergarten. Younger DD has never been to school.
purging/decluttering...will I regret throwing some of it out?
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Ooh! That's gooood!