Mrs Mungo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We could submit jokes made up by our kids. Only classically homeschooled kids get them. When my 16 year old was 5 or 6, she made up this joke, "what is an ancient Briton's favorite instrument? A SAXONphone!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think a series of interviews with WTM boardies would be completely entertaining. Oh, that would be fun. (And if her brain wasn't truly broken before, by now it might actually be.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd also love to know more about "schools of the old days" that are briefly referred to in the intro to TWTM where you talk about your mother's aunt and uncle and them teaching her to read with phonics. I'd love to know more of the real history of educational fads. Yeah, this would be COOL. Like, WWLID? (What would Laura Ingalls do?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So glad to be Canadian right now! :lol: Could you address the craziness of the homeschoolers bickering amongst themselves. for example and please note, I am talking about anything ON THIS FORUM! This is my sad pathic local support system at times. The unschoolers won't play with the Mason educators who are too stuck up to play with the eclectic parents. The spiral math followers are too opinionated to listen to a mastery followers, or is that vice versa? There is so many people that just forget that it's about the CHILD! Not your opinions on how to educate the child. What does the child need? How does the child learn? Just because you hated Saxon doesn't mean your child will. KWIM? No wonder the brick and mortar parents think we can be nuts (and yes, some of the Canadians on this board are but that is a whole other discussion!) because we forget that we should be acting like we were taught in Kindergarten. Play nice, treat others with respect, listen kindly to their words, then decide on your answer, etc. Instead, we look like a crazy bunch of kindergarteners running around with scissors ready to poke someone's eye out! Don't even get me started with how "true" homeschoolers treat those who chose or need to use some classes in a brick and mortar setting! The infighting is enough to send us newbies to the block party running for the hills! My only problem is where I live, the only hills are overpasses on the highway! Rant off. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How to feed the kids when your suppose to be homeschooling Schedules and homeschooling Entertaining stories about your kids. I always love your take on the kids;) Why you have to stoves in your kitchen. The most creative ways your children get out of their schoolwork. How to encourage the melodramatic child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What record will future generations have of our society/history if things are primarily digitized, and that suddenly is no longer viable? So there's no access to any of the digital stuff that was created in this era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So glad to be Canadian right now! :lol: Could you address the craziness of the homeschoolers bickering amongst themselves. for example and please note, I am talking about anything ON THIS FORUM! This is my sad pathic local support system at times. The unschoolers won't play with the Mason educators who are too stuck up to play with the eclectic parents. The spiral math followers are too opinionated to listen to a mastery followers, or is that vice versa? There is so many people that just forget that it's about the CHILD! Not your opinions on how to educate the child. What does the child need? How does the child learn? Just because you hated Saxon doesn't mean your child will. KWIM? No wonder the brick and mortar parents think we can be nuts (and yes, some of the Canadians on this board are but that is a whole other discussion!) because we forget that we should be acting like we were taught in Kindergarten. Play nice, treat others with respect, listen kindly to their words, then decide on your answer, etc. Instead, we look like a crazy bunch of kindergarteners running around with scissors ready to poke someone's eye out! Don't even get me started with how "true" homeschoolers treat those who chose or need to use some classes in a brick and mortar setting! The infighting is enough to send us newbies to the block party running for the hills! My only problem is where I live, the only hills are overpasses on the highway! Rant off. Thanks. :iagree: A parody post caricaturing homeschooling camps would be a hoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How to keep focused on teaching the child you've got instead of the elusive, perfect child in your head. Also, the sister issue, working with the curriculum you paid for vs lamenting the perfect curriculum you just know is over the next hill or in the next google search. Some ideas:-balancing house and home -when to push and when to back off, and how to know. -lessons children learn just by being home and not in school (unplugging toilets :glare:, cooking healthy meals from scratch, laundry, helping familiy out in times of need) -how to handle an argumentative child.... :) Other ideas percolating here.... :iagree: I like these. I'd also like to see one about the role of extracurricular activities in education, if you haven't done that before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 have you discuss how some families include a special needs child? I like the ideas of: sending first born to college how extracurriculars enhance school subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 For this question, I log in...lol 1. I would love a tour of your personal library and favorite books. 2. A sharing of your most frequent "go-to" bookmarks would really be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Or how about, "How to ease the angst of the 15.5 year old when his 13 year old brother catches up to him in math and it's not because the 15.5 year old is a very poor mathematician, but because his younger brother is a mini-Pascal!" This could also include the formula for calculating the proper dosage of chocolate chips for the mother that has to fix the above situation by reminding elder son that he's lightyears ahead of his sibling in writing skills and understanding the intricacies of art history which has prompted a minor civil war in the living room in which they have faced off for a "my favorite subjects are better than your favorite subjects" battle. Dh has been sent to mediate. I need chocolate. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd like to know how to homeschool while an extended family member crisis is going on. My dad's in the hospital on a ventialtor. They're having trouble getting him off of it. Dad's going to be recovering for a LONG time I'm thinking. How do I do that? I'm planning on starting school next week. I could use some tips on how to balance it all; schooling the kids, plus everything else us mamas do, plus being one of three daughters there to support dad in recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :lol: How about letting go? I just had my third leave for college, and it just isn't easy no matter how many times you do it. I resist the urge to text him all day long. :001_smile: How about advice from your college kids? My ds always has advice on how to educate his sisters. Some of it is very good, and all of it is very interesting. He has a great perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Post-empty nest plans. Do you have any modesty dress issues w/your dd and how do you handle them. Gifted kids who don't want to work. Why you believe tunics are better than kilts. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Gifted kids who don't want to work. YESSSS!!! Oh my gosh, this is SO frustrating! Also, what to do when moms of 3 year olds constantly want to join the homeschool co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You know she did it hoping it would turn into a kilt vs tunic debate. :tongue_smilie: There's a debate? I thought the answer was both? How long to let a rabbit trail go, or to even allow one? What makes a good, worthy, rabbit trail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Post-empty nest plans. Do you have any modesty dress issues w/your dd and how do you handle them. Gifted kids who don't want to work. Why you believe tunics are better than kilts. Laura Ugh, yeah, that's a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How long to let a rabbit trail go, or to even allow one? What makes a good, worthy, rabbit trail? Yes! this.....and the gifted kid who doesn't want to work. I hope there is a poll to follow shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We could submit jokes made up by our kids. Only classically homeschooled kids get them. When my 16 year old was 5 or 6, she made up this joke, "what is an ancient Briton's favorite instrument? A SAXONphone!" :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Those 'day in the life' posts were always so helpful to me. How to evaluate a curriculum. Educational games you have loved. The politics of homeschooling rights in an election year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes! this.....and the gifted kid who doesn't want to work. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Finding the balance between stretching a child's limits and pushing too hard. How do you manage to feed everyone, keep the house somewhat orderly, school everyone, while there's a toddler running about? How to do the transition from nap time to quiet time. There is no way my preschooler would be quiet for even 30 minutes. I think I've heard you and your mom recommend that you just keep putting them in their crib for nap time and not let them know that getting out is an option. But the preschooler can get out on his own and the only time we can do school is when the toddler is napping. I'm just struggling with figuring out when to do quiet time without it being TV time. What on earth progymnasmata means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi Susan I've always wanted to hear about how you met your husband, and what it's like for you as a pastor's wife. :001_smile: I also would love to hear your thoughts about Dad's role in homeschooling. But a post about sheep would be fun, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How about: Mental Illness and Homeschooling: Latin Declensions, Kilts, Tunics, and Cupcakes :D Here are some more serious ideas: --Foreign language. So many seem to think that a computer program will get their kid speaking and understanding fluently. There is so much more to learning a language. A good language study should include conversation with real people, reading, watching TV or movies, etc. --Preparing for AP exams --AP versus CLEP --How to evaluate a potential college --Travel in the home school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 The politics of homeschooling rights in an election year. How to navigate homeschool groups and lists in an election year. Sigh. For example, my local homeschool store put out propaganda on their facebook page this morning. Am I still okay with doing a class there? It stresses me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How to deal with ongoing bad attitudes in your kids? Pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearWallowSchool Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Where did she go? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I want to hear about how you motivate yourself, and maintain self discipline. How you get goals and GET STUFF DONE. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't help but notice she hasn't come back or commented. *sniffle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't help but notice she hasn't come back or commented. *sniffle* Hopefully, we didn't make her more broken. Maybe she decided some fresh air and a horseback ride was a better idea. She's probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Where did she go? :lol: She read the full moon thread and ran! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How to navigate homeschool groups and lists in an election year. Sigh. For example, my local homeschool store put out propaganda on their facebook page this morning. Am I still okay with doing a class there? It stresses me out. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm sorry. It's that time of year in the lifecycle of the American culture in which "pass the bean dip" just isn't good enough. I vote for chocolate, rum cake, cupcakes, a margarita, and NOT being involved in homeschool groups this year! :001_smile: Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully, we didn't make her more broken. Maybe she decided some fresh air and a horseback ride was a better idea. She's probably right. Should we make tshirts? "We broke the Overmind!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully, we didn't make her more broken. Maybe she decided some fresh air and a horseback ride was a better idea. She's probably right. :iagree: I'm putting my money on this! You could write about how you asked for ideas, and the crazy women on the forum you founded helped to remind you that if it weren't for humor, we'd all be committed by now (self included)? :D Actually, you have received some great ideas! I'm partial to "gifted kids not wanting to work" and "how to homeschool when the child in reality is not the one in your head". Looking forward to reading what you choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How about encouragements to college kids who are trying to get their foot in the door of the writing and publishing world? You did it...how can they get their work noticed? Quite an uphill struggle of a million twists and turns, it seems... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Should we make tshirts? "We broke the Overmind!" :lol::lol::lol: Remember, they must be bumblebee colors!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't help but notice she hasn't come back or commented. *sniffle* Oh, I hope we didn't break her brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Something, anything for the dads. Not the ones that actually homeschool the kids themselves, but for the dads who are supporting the homeschooling moms. There is not much out there for our men!! Oh, and pretty much what everyone else said. I really, really, really wish you had a Canadian geography/history curriculum. That would be perfect :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Where did she go? :lol: She wondered what on earth she'd done and ran for the hills!! Hey, at least we can provide entertainment value. I do think the politics of homeschooling in an election year would be interesting, although it's not like it's really being discussed on the national stage. LOVE the "Gifted Kids Who Don't Want to Work" idea. I even have a title: "The Lazy Genius: What to do when your gifted kid would rather just play Minecraft all day." Perhaps a Best of the Hive post.... homeschooling moms gone mad. Some top ten lists... Top ten favorite classic novels, top ten controversial homeschooling topics, top ten hidden pitfalls of homeschool groups, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How to navigate homeschool groups and lists in an election year. Sigh. For example, my local homeschool store put out propaganda on their facebook page this morning. Am I still okay with doing a class there? It stresses me out. Yeah. I did, however, limit myself to 'homeschooling rights' as an issue. I carefully avoided the whole 'who you obviously should vote for if you have a brain in your head and a soul anywhere' issue. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I vote for cupcakes. On a more serious note, how about preparing your child for logic stage expectations? What should 4th graders be doing to be ready for the jump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh, I hope we didn't break her brain. "Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste!" :D Speaking of broken brains, our church administrative assistant broke dh's and he's trying to fix it by ignoring church work and reading National Geographic. You want to know how??? He used Imp's motto (not certain of the exact phrasing and too lazy to go look it up), "Common Sense is so rare it should be called a superpower." The assistant (26 yrs. of age) didn't get it. He spent 15 minutes trying to explain it and the boy still didn't get it. Dh's brain is hurting. If it can happen to dh, I am afraid to say it could possibly happen to the Overmind. Sorry Susan! Faith - note that all of my apostrophes are appropriate because I'm being extra careful not to hurt Mrs. Mungo who is, herself, having a rather stressful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh, I hope we didn't break her brain. Hey, it was wounded when she posted. Can't take *all* the credit. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 "Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste!" :D Speaking of broken brains, our church administrative assistant broke dh's and he's trying to fix it by ignoring church work and reading National Geographic. You want to know how??? He used Imp's motto (not certain of the exact phrasing and too lazy to go look it up), "Common Sense is so rare it should be called a superpower." The assistant (26 yrs. of age) didn't get it. He spent 15 minutes trying to explain it and the boy still didn't get it. Dh's brain is hurting. If it can happen to dh, I am afraid to say it could possibly happen to the Overmind. Sorry Susan! Faith - note that all of my apostrophes are appropriate because I'm being extra careful not to hurt Mrs. Mungo who is, herself, having a rather stressful day. Woooo hoooo! I'm being quoted by Thor, Lord of fire and things that go BOOM!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think you should repost the old one where your baby daughter hits the laundry basket of CLEAN clothes. Most of the new people here have probably never read it, and it is worth re-reading if they have. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Woooo hoooo! I'm being quoted by Thor, Lord of fire and things that go BOOM!! :D OH THAT IS AWESOME! I'm going to start calling him THOR and maybe I'll buy him a kilt! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What to do when the subject your child is passionate about - a wonderful very academic subject - takes so many hours a day that you need to juggle other subjects to make sure they are not overloaded but are still continuing to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh! Something to keep you busy...do a curric that replaces the emphasis on US history w/Canadian history. I, for one, would be eternally grateful. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: That would be amazing. Levels of insanity in hsing moms based on country of origin (I think we Canadians are winning!) I'm totally picturing Susan, head in her hands, asking herself, "Why, oh WHY did I start that thread..." Politics and religion :lol::lol: Some ideas:-balancing house and home -when to push and when to back off, and how to know. -lessons children learn just by being home and not in school (unplugging toilets :glare:, cooking healthy meals from scratch, laundry, helping familiy out in times of need) -how to handle an argumentative child.... :) I think those would be excellent ideas. I would love to hear more on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've been hearing a lot of people here and on other homeschool lists say that they are having a tough time seeing friends/family/neighborhood kids going back to school (seeing the first day pictures on Facebook, watching the schoolbus go by). They are wondering if their kids are missing out on something and feeling that twinge. I don't know if you have already written about this, but it seems like something a lot of people are talking about right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't know how common this is; but I'll throw it out there anyway. The biggest struggle in our house is authentic assessment of progress. I guess I see it in the forums sometimes under the umbrella of "mommy grades" most closely. I hunt now and then for guidance on it, there is a huge array of thought on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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