Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a little while now and I thought it was time to introduce myself. I have 4 children, ages 14g, 10g, 8g and 3b. This is our first year homeschooling. I brought my 8 year old home from public school at the beginning of the current school year and in a week or so I will be pulling my 10 year old out. She is a social butterfly, so I know this will be an adjustment for her, but this is, by far, the best choice. My 14 year old will remain in public school, with fun activities at home to supplement her learning; the 3 year old will be learning by osmosis. :) I am not religious, so thus far, I am not exactly popular in my bible belt homeschooling community. :P I am in desperate need of encouragement, and above all, friendship. I know I will have tons of questions, and having a place where I can come to ask them is wonderful. I look forward to getting to know you guys! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 HI! Welcome to the Hive.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thank you!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 hi! :D there are lots of different families here of varying 'beliefs' in terms of faith, lifestyle, homeschool methods, etc, so i hope that you'll find it welcoming! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi! :) I have been lurking here for a little while now and it seems like a wonderful place for anyone who homeschools. I am thrilled there is a place that we can run to when things get a little difficult. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome, Mercy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome. Secular questions are definitely welcome on the K-8 board. I am SO grateful people will tell me what is in a book before I pay for it and have it shipped. It has saved me much hassle. Don't forget to check out the abbreviations. We are steeped in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thank you, Jean! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 :seeya: hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneofalamo Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 hey to ya!! one year to this hs stuff...it does get better! it is a bit of what the ?? with the local groups sometimes....but they do have some knowledge...lol don't throw the baby out with the bathwater so to say I have boys 14 and 12 and social butterfly twin girls 11...and they love homeschooling!! all of them...more than I imagined?? pop over to my blog in the siggy, and ask questions!! keep asking then ask more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 LOL! Yes, I have been trying to keep up with those; it can get a little confusing. :001_smile: I have already seen by lurking that the curriculum board is going to be invaluable. I don't oppose religion being a topic in a book, of course not, but when it is the central theme of a book, and proselytizing that theme, it's not going to serve our needs. I would prefer to know that BEFORE I spend money out of an already tight budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thank you for the welcomes, guys!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 :seeya: Hiya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 :thumbup: Hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a little while now and I thought it was time to introduce myself. I have 4 children, ages 14g, 10g, 8g and 3b. This is our first year homeschooling. I brought my 8 year old home from public school at the beginning of the current school year and in a week or so I will be pulling my 10 year old out. She is a social butterfly, so I know this will be an adjustment for her, but this is, by far, the best choice. My 14 year old will remain in public school, with fun activities at home to supplement her learning; the 3 year old will be learning by osmosis. :) I am not religious, so thus far, I am not exactly popular in my bible belt homeschooling community. :P I am in desperate need of encouragement, and above all, friendship. I know I will have tons of questions, and having a place where I can come to ask them is wonderful. I look forward to getting to know you guys! :) Welcome. You will find quite a mix of people here at the WTM boards. Ask away. We love to share our encouragement, opinions, and experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Mercy! We're new to homeschooling this year as well :) And despite the schools listed for my older kids, we're not religious homeschoolers at all :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome :) I am homeschooling a girl who just turned 10. She, too, had gone to public school up until age 8. I pulled her out of third grade toward the end of that year (in March) and have been happily homeschooling ever since. (We finished homeschooling for third grade, homeschooled for all of fourth, and now fifth). I have a boy who will be 5 next month, and he'll be homeschooled right from the beginning. My oldest is 18 and has gone to school her whole life- she's currently in a special needs/life skills school, which is a good fit for her. We're not religious either. And we've got a pretty relaxed style of homeschooling. But fortunately we've been able to find a pretty inclusive homeschool group (even though most of them are Christians, they are inclusive and the focus of the group's get togethers never has anything to do with religion) and things are going well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Just wanted to add my Welcome and Hello! WTM is a great community--very supportive. I hope you enjoy being here as much as I do. :001_smile: Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a little while now and I thought it was time to introduce myself. I have 4 children, ages 14g, 10g, 8g and 3b. This is our first year homeschooling. I brought my 8 year old home from public school at the beginning of the current school year and in a week or so I will be pulling my 10 year old out. She is a social butterfly, so I know this will be an adjustment for her, but this is, by far, the best choice. My 14 year old will remain in public school, with fun activities at home to supplement her learning; the 3 year old will be learning by osmosis. :) I am not religious, so thus far, I am not exactly popular in my bible belt homeschooling community. :P I am in desperate need of encouragement, and above all, friendship. I know I will have tons of questions, and having a place where I can come to ask them is wonderful. I look forward to getting to know you guys! :) Hey, Friend! I live in the Bible Belt, too -- but I like it that way ; ) -- so maybe we're neighbors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome! This is a great place for support and lots of information about, well, everything :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome! You've come to the right place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome to the place where I come for high-5s, an endless source of info on whatever I'm seeking answers to be it a recipe, curriculum or parenting questions and sometimes just a place to write and expect no answer but just a silent voice of support! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do with your journey in homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Just wanted to add anther, "Welcome!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome! This is a great bunch of ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wow! Thank you guys so much for the warm welcome. I truly DO feel welcome here! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Welcome to the boards! Glad to have you along. We are a chatty bunch and there is wisdom here for all. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdaghfal Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hey!!! I'm new to the board, too and my brain is spinning with all the abbreviations...help! Where can I find what they all mean?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Welcome! We are secular homeschoolers and are loving it more every year. Feel free to ask about all the wonderful secular resources there are out there. This board is where I find out about all things homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy_Me Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hey!!! I'm new to the board, too and my brain is spinning with all the abbreviations...help! Where can I find what they all mean?? Hi and welcome! :001_smile: On the K-8 curriculum board, there is an abbreviation sticky at the very top. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Welcome! This board has been my saving grace! I'm sure you'll find it to be helpful, open, and most definitely honest! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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