Diana B Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm pretty new to this board, and so far I love it. There are great ideas and reviews. But once everyone has their choices down for the coming school year, what happens here? Does it die? Or do we just move on to what we're doing next year? :) Just curious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm pretty new to this board, and so far I love it. There are great ideas and reviews. But once everyone has their choices down for the coming school year, what happens here? Does it die? Or do we just move on to what we're doing next year? :) Just curious.... I can't remember a time whent he WTM board has been slow:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Well, some of us :) after having decided what to use will begin to second guess our choices and come back and complain of what we chose and ask for suggestions that would better fit our/ dc needs. :) etc... etc... I've never seen this board slow down in the 6 years I've frequented it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yes, and if you are me you will quickly get overwhelmed trying to teach 5 dc and keep up w/ an active toddler who thinks she is a PreKer all while tending to an infant! And, when you get overwhelmed, you'll come here for refuge and to complain about how overwhelmed you are and to "hide" from everyone. :D Nope, board doesn't slow down...it just changes a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney in KY Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 it keeps going, only there are different topics depending on the time of year. For instance in September you have a lot of "What is working" and "What isn't working" posts. In October you have "Halloween" posts. In November there will be lots of political posts. In December, there is a lot of food posts. In January, there is a lot of organization posts. In February, there is a lot of "Can I keep this up?" posts. In March, there is a lot of "What are you doing next year?" posts. In April, there are a lot of discussions on homeschool conventions. In May, there is a big sigh of releif. In the summer, there are lots of curriculum and vacation posts. After nine years on this board, I see a pattern... Whitney in KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Basically, for me...I'm outta here! I just don't have the time anymore with 5 in school, a part-time job (very part time), and keeping things running smoothly. It really is a privilege and a nice break for me to be on the internet doing anything non-school related.....last week of August, I'm here maybe a dozen time during school....sigh....it's worth it though, school is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwynn Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm new to the board, and this is our first year of HS. I am guessing that 'my kind' will be on MORE as we try to figure things out once we actually start putting all the ideas in our heads into practice, lol. I foresee lots of questions in my future, but I'm so excited to get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 And there's those of us Down Under who are NOT on summer holidays right now :) However, on school days, while my kids are doing their work, I sit in the same room with them, at my desk, pretending to be doing very important research or whatever, while I visit here and they do their schoolwork. Of course, they are not fooled for a minute, but I have to be able to give them some sort of excuse, since they are not allowed any recreational computer time during the schoolweek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The board will continue, the players may change and a few posts will- you'll see "weekly reporters" linking their blogs to show what they did for the week, a few more posts about behavior. I don't think the board slows down except on the weekends. I know *I* won't be here as much, I just can't and still accomplish the goals we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am here less often, unless I have a problem with a subject or 2! Then you will see me asking about spelling or writing usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 And there's those of us Down Under who are NOT on summer holidays right now :)However, on school days, while my kids are doing their work, I sit in the same room with them, at my desk, pretending to be doing very important research or whatever, while I visit here and they do their schoolwork. Of course, they are not fooled for a minute, but I have to be able to give them some sort of excuse, since they are not allowed any recreational computer time during the schoolweek. I think Peela pretty much sums up how we handle it. I keep my laptop open and on in case we need to "look something up for school". The thought of actually watching three children labor over a penmanship sheet or a math drill makes me anxious. So, when they are working on something that I cannot/will not help them with, I am doing "important" things on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm planning on hanging around. With an only we have a lot of free time. At least we should continue on the same pattern during this last year of the grammar stage. I come to find adult contact and conversation. Winters are harsh in this part of the world so this place (and others like it) are my link to civilization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Not everyone starts their school year at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm pretty new to this board, and so far I love it. There are great ideas and reviews. But once everyone has their choices down for the coming school year, what happens here? Does it die? Or do we just move on to what we're doing next year? :) Just curious.... Last fall I remember being on it more than usual b/c I had a ton of questions once I started schooling with all our new curriculum. I just logged in sporadically to ask questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Actually, though, I think the boards tend to be a bit slower in the summer when many people really are doing other things. We're already back to school. ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 more busy during the evening or early morning when the traditional schedulers start school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We school year-round, so I'm pretty much always here. Popping in and out throughout the day. I'm yet another who has the laptop open while my two are working. And don't forget the light night threads... where we all compare notes on our day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We school year-round, so I'm pretty much always here. Popping in and out throughout the day. Me, too...it's my little teachers' lounge. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 it keeps going, only there are different topics depending on the time of year. For instance in September you have a lot of "What is working" and "What isn't working" posts.In October you have "Halloween" posts. In November there will be lots of political posts. In December, there is a lot of food posts. In January, there is a lot of organization posts. In February, there is a lot of "Can I keep this up?" posts. In March, there is a lot of "What are you doing next year?" posts. In April, there are a lot of discussions on homeschool conventions. In May, there is a big sigh of releif. In the summer, there are lots of curriculum and vacation posts. After nine years on this board, I see a pattern... Whitney in KY You left out the traditional Santa and Easter Egg debates ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We do schoolwork year-round, and I am at my desk working most days. WTM is usually open on one monitor, while Photoshop is open on the other, bigger monitor. My boys either do their schoolwork at the desk next to mine, or they bring me their books and papers when they are ready to check answers, discuss their reading or get instructions for the next thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm pretty new to this board, and so far I love it. There are great ideas and reviews. But once everyone has their choices down for the coming school year, what happens here? Does it die? Or do we just move on to what we're doing next year? :) Just curious.... They implode....... :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 it keeps going, only there are different topics depending on the time of year. For instance in September you have a lot of "What is working" and "What isn't working" posts.In October you have "Halloween" posts. In November there will be lots of political posts. In December, there is a lot of food posts. In January, there is a lot of organization posts. In February, there is a lot of "Can I keep this up?" posts. In March, there is a lot of "What are you doing next year?" posts. In April, there are a lot of discussions on homeschool conventions. In May, there is a big sigh of releif. In the summer, there are lots of curriculum and vacation posts. After nine years on this board, I see a pattern... Whitney in KY Yup! Sounds about right. Throw in the monthly "what are you reading" and the annual "this board isn't what it used to be" conversation and you have it covered!! And don't forget the semi-annual broo-ha-ha over something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We do schoolwork year-round, and I am at my desk working most days. WTM is usually open on one monitor, while Photoshop is open on the other, bigger monitor. My boys either do their schoolwork at the desk next to mine, or they bring me their books and papers when they are ready to check answers, discuss their reading or get instructions for the next thing. Crissy, you know that you make me so happy, right!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 They implode....... :leaving: :iagree: No worries, it only gets better!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Crissy, you know that you make me so happy, right!?!? LOL! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 The boards have remained active for years. I have been homeschooling about 11+ years now. I can't even remember when the boards started anymore, but they have always been VERY busy, year-round, for many years. Eva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 We also homeschool year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 And don't forget the regular pleas for vacuum cleaner and washer/dryer recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 They implode....... :leaving: :lol: I came here to say, they spontaneously combust! Great minds, you know!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well, some of us :) after having decided what to use will begin to second guess our choices and come back and complain of what we chose and ask for suggestions that would better fit our/ dc needs. :) etc... etc... :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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