[Homeschooling other people's children]

Does anyone homeschool other people's kids? And if you live in New York, how do you(or the parents) report to the school district? Thanks...

[Tell me why I want an iPad]

Who wouldn't want one?!?! They are awesome!! I pad 2 or 3 either way!!!!

[What is the general consensus for the best Spanish program for elementary?]

Two ideas...Spanish for Children by Classical Academic Press or...

if your library is like mine, maybe they have Mango language learning. We can hop on the computer right from home with our library card and use it for free and they offer tons of choices of languages. You can also buy it if your library doesn't offer it.

[new to homeschooling]

I really loved Leading Little ones to God as a nice Bible study for little ones. Easy to use and is really easy for younger ones to understand.

[Catholic Moms/Common Misconceptions?]

Well, coming from a protestant point of view, I just want to say that all the name calling from both sides is appalling and not God-glorifying at all. We are all Christians and though we have different doctrines, we SHOULD be united by common threads of believe such as forgiveness through Jesus. I've known some really devout Catholics(such as my mom) and some really devout Protestants. Also, some on both sides who are whatever they are in name only. It really doesn't present a very good image to the unbelieving world.

[Song School Latin- Do you like it?]

I LOVE IT!! Easy to use. Cute for the kiddos and they learn a lot.

I really recommend it. I did have a little Latin background with teaching Prima Latina and Latina 1 and 2 to my older children a few years ago.:D

[Loyal Sonlight user now wanting a more classical curriculum... help!]

I am also a loyal Sonlight user wanting to maybe switch to Veritas Omnibus. Would you recommend this? Who likes Sonlight over Omnibus for high school or the other way around? What are the potential cons for Veritas Omnibus?

[Has anyone used Veritas Press's Omnibus?]

Thanks so much for all the input. Would it be too much to do Omnibus III with Sonlight's British Lit. for a senior?

[Has anyone used Veritas Press's Omnibus?]

I am thinking of using it and am wondering how you liked it if you have used it? Is it very time consuming? Too above grade level? Or perfect? Would you start in 7th grade like it supposed to be used? Thanks for your honest appraisal!

[What is the best program you've ever used?]

Here are my favorites...

Sonlight!

Song School Latin

First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind

Teaching Textbooks (The VERY best math curriculum I have found)

[S/O who waited the longest to tell dh]

Never had the opportunity to wait to tell him as he is more on top of my cycles than I am. He always knew!!

[Moms that are pregnant now or recently had a baby...]

We used to tell the kids pretty early on but after I had a miscarriage I wanted to wait until I was a little further on to make sure I was past the danger zone so to speak.

[Song School Latin...Teachers manual]

I agree.

It's cute but don't bother spending money on it. It's not needed.

[What works for repairing scratched DVD's and CD's?]

We use lens cleaner and a soft cloth. That usually helps unless the scratch is too deep.

[TT...Pros and Cons of the consumable workbook]

Don't waste money on an extra workbook. Having them do the problems in a spiral notebook works just great.

[So what do you do with all the endless paperwork/completed workbooks?]

I throw out everything except a few great pieces of work in each subject. I will then make a portfolio for each of the kids each year.

[History! I am starting to panic!]

Do not be stressed out with Sonlight. It's really not that bad. You're the one in control. Not the schedule. If you wanted to leave out some of the books or have your child listen to them on audio than you can do that. It is a really great curriculum and we have used it for years now. Wish we started sooner!!

[Koine Greek Resource Website]

Yes!!! Please do! Can't wait to see what you do.

[Which is simpler to use: MFW or SL?]

I have only used Sonlight but I REALLY love it. It is easy to use with the whole year scheduled but you do not have to be a slave to the schedule. The literature selections are fabulous. The kids and I learned sooo much together.

I totally recommend Sonlight!!!!

[Help with IHIP / NY]

Yes, just get everything into the district as per the law even if they don't do things by the law on their end. The IHIPS are due August 15th. You can put all the LA things under that heading or list them separately. I usually put them together except for Literature. I will put that as a separate heading for my high schoolers and middle schoolers. I don't think you have to put every book they read on the IHIPs or even on the quarterly. I never have and I never had a problem. I mean in public school, they don't put down every book the kids read on the report cards!

[When Do You Start School?]

We will start the day after Labor Day. Although I should start earlier so we can have the beautiful month of June off. As of now we end the third week in June.

[yay! i just ordered LOF]

Life of Fred is really awesome and fun!

Have fun with it.

[I wish it were not illegal...]

Prayer can move mountains... even for those little ones.

[Sticky, gummy wood]

I was going to say Magic Eraser too! Like the good old times!!

[I'm baaaaaack!!!!]

Yeah! You're moved in. So this is the place to catch you. How's home ownership?!