Hockey Mom Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi all! I am brand new to the world of homeschooling. I have three children (17y/o, 6y/o, and 5y/o). I will be homeschooling the younger two. All three went to private school last year and as the economy tanked, so did our ability to afford ps. However, the Lord has blessed us in that the private school gave my oldest child a scholarship to complete her senior year at the private school. We will be using BJU Online Distance Learning, grade-in-a-box, curriculum. I know many are opposed to the boxed curriculum, but since this is my first time doing this, I felt I needed to build my confidence up before I struck out on my own. :) So now I'm anxious to get my hands on it! The online sessions don't open until July 31st, so I'll have to be patient I guess. Both of my boys play hockey, here...in South Florida. My dd played until she was about 11. Hence, my user name. I look forward to getting to know all of you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Welcome! I understand the need to do a boxed curriculum before striking out on your own. We've been hsing since the beginning, but I did BJU's K4 program our first year. It really helped me learn what I liked and what I didn't like, and exposed me to the world of schooling from a teacher's point of view. My boys & I play Judo (except for the 3 yo, who is still trying to master the potty so he can get his gi), hence my user name :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 :hat: Many people don't have a problem in the world using a 'boxed curriculum' - even around these parts. You're fine in my book. I think it is a great way to ease into homeschooling. Hope to see you around some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for the welcome! :) I'm anxious to get started using the curriculum and getting back to some structure in our house. I don't know what I like better: 'collecting' stuff for our school, or actually working with the boys. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 welcome...this is a great place to come for encouragement, advice and just interesting reads at times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Welcome to the group! I hope your 1st year goes great. I also did the "boxed thing" when we first started, it gave me the confidence and time to look around and see what was out there. I hope you enjoy homeschooling as much as we do. This is a great group for support and advice! Looking forward to getting to know you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Welcome to the board. Enjoy your first year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 When we get going with school in a month or so, we will be starting our 12th year! Some on here have homeschooled for more than 20 years! Though there are some rough times here and there, it grows on ya! I can't imagine NOT homeschooling now! :D I started out with Christian Liberty Press 2nd grade boxed curriculum with my oldest. Like you, it helped me get my feet wet without being worried whether I was doing things right! I was glad then, and still am, that I started out that way! Welcome, and enjoy your first year of homeschooling! It's wonderful to be able to be with your children and help them grow and learn! We'll be here, so come back if you have questions, comments, and even for bragging when things go well! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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