NorCalMom Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 After reading the "What are you doing for second grade" thread, I realized that I have no idea how long it takes for curriculum to arrive once you order it. We just recently made the decision to homeschool. I know what we're going to do for math and LA (I'd better order that Monday!), but I'm still undecided on history and science. Our state HS convention isn't until the middle of July and I wanted to get started by mid-August. I was planning on looking at some things in person before I made my final decision. I especially would like to go a seminar by Marcia S. After a LOT of prayer :), TOG is at the forefront of my mind. I literally wake up thinking about it. I already have the sample packet and 3-week study on Egypt and it is making sense to me. I'm very good at adapting things to fit whatever the situation may be, so I think this would work for us. However, I still want to look at WP and MFW. What do you think....do I have enough time? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Because you are new to homeschooling and have young children.......i wouldn't worry about when history/science/the extras arrive. Go to the convention and really look at things and make a sound decision. Start school in stages. Start with math and language arts on your original start date. Do some fun art/crafts, read alouds, etc. By the time your other materials arrive, you'll have those subjects in a groove and you'll be ready to add in the other subjects within a couple of weeks of their arrival. (give yourself time to familiarize yourself with them before you add them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yes. You have enough time. If you have already ordered math and LA and you plan to start in mid-August, you have plenty of time. Since you are new to homeschooling, I would recommend that you start with just those subjects anyway and don't add more until those are going. You are less likely to burn-out and less likely to be overwhelmed if you start off slowly and ramp-up. I know how you feel about TOG, but you will feel even better once you have looked at all the things you are interested in and compared. You will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Because you are new to homeschooling and have young children.......i wouldn't worry about when history/science/the extras arrive. Go to the convention and really look at things and make a sound decision. Start school in stages. Start with math and language arts on your original start date. Do some fun art/crafts, read alouds, etc. By the time your other materials arrive, you'll have those subjects in a groove and you'll be ready to add in the other subjects within a couple of weeks of their arrival. (give yourself time to familiarize yourself with them before you add them) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalMom Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Because you are new to homeschooling and have young children.......i wouldn't worry about when history/science/the extras arrive. Go to the convention and really look at things and make a sound decision. Start school in stages. Start with math and language arts on your original start date. Do some fun art/crafts, read alouds, etc. By the time your other materials arrive, you'll have those subjects in a groove and you'll be ready to add in the other subjects within a couple of weeks of their arrival. (give yourself time to familiarize yourself with them before you add them) Thank you for good advice! I can go to sleep now without stressing about this. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalMom Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 ) Yes. You have enough time. If you have already ordered math and LA and you plan to start in mid-August, you have plenty of time. Since you are new to homeschooling, I would recommend that you start with just those subjects anyway and don't add more until those are going. You are less likely to burn-out and less likely to be overwhelmed if you start off slowly and ramp-up. I know how you feel about TOG, but you will feel even better once you have looked at all the things you are interested in and compared. You will be fine. Thanks, Karen. I do want to avoid burnout!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 :iagree: I find that easing into the school year gradually gives all of us time to adjust to new routines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Start school in stages. Start with math and language arts on your original start date. Do some fun art/crafts, read alouds, etc. By the time your other materials arrive, you'll have those subjects in a groove and you'll be ready to add in the other subjects within a couple of weeks of their arrival. (give yourself time to familiarize yourself with them before you add them) :iagree: Even though I've been doing this quite awhile, and I have all my curricula / subjects planned out well in advance, we like starting our year this way. We would move a bit faster than you perhaps. . . but there's no "right" timeline. I am just now folding my younger two boys into our school and we are starting really slow (phonics first, then math, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 When I first started (3 years ago) I couldn't believe how differently I felt about curriculum after getting to touch it, see it in person, etc. TOG was one of those that I realized after seeing it that it was not the style I was wanting. MFW was one of those that I was WAY more impressed with than expected. Having said that, I haven't used either. :) I found a different path that has worked well for us. But my point is, don't spend money if you've never been to a convention and are not completely convinced of something. It is worth it to wait. You're likely to change your mind on SOMETHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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