Homeschooling for 3

I have to write a comparative/contrast essay on homeschool vs. public school. I was just wondering if I could get some imput on the subject. I have a friend who homeschools her children and so I got a statement from her, but of course, she is pro-homeschool. I have several differences. How are they alike?

they’re not much alike.The home school child misses out on so much.
Like socialisation with peers. Learning how social relationships work in the everyday world. Learning to get along with a variety of people – even those you don’t like.
Exposure to different teaching and learning styles. Exposure to different personality and behavioural types.
Life in the wider world.

They just miss out on so much.

I can see for some children home school is the only option. But these cases are rare. Home-schooled children are missing out on so many experiences – in my opinion.

I recieve a check from the VA and I want to homeschool my child. Would it affect my Check that I recieve if I homeschool her?

It is perfectly legal to homeschool, I don’t see why you should have a problem. And if you did, I would pitch a fit, because that’s ridiculous! Maybe try an umbrella school? That’s where your child will be enrolled as in private school instead of as a homeschooler officially. And the umbrella school covers you, you just have to send them attendance info. Try http://www.freewebs.com/floridaunschoolers/index.htm
Some umbrella schools charge, but this one is free. Send them an email, they will tell you how it works! Good luck.

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We are travelling up the coast of Australia from Sydney in a boat. I need to know the best way to educate my 6yr old, best way to homeschool, over the internet or correspondance?
How do I do it? Can anybody help? Has anybody done it?

I am going to guess that you have not already been homeschooling. One approach…especially since your child is so young is to unschool and enjoy your surroundings. What a fabulous education just learning about all there is to learn about Australia. I would focus on that and just "live" the whole experience. I have a 5.5 year old and started this year trying to do "school" at home and found us both very frustrated. I talked with lots of HS parents and did lots of research and although I don’t like the word "unschool" basically that is what we do. Type in "unschooling" into google and you will find several sites that have lots of info on how to go about it and how it works. Enjoy your trip and don’t stress over your childs education when you are going to have the educational experience of a lifetime.

I have told my ex wife that I will homeschool our 3 year old to save money. Normally school is at age 4 but what age should homeschool start?
Also does anyone know if there is state-money available for doing this?

I would recommend YOU don’t home school anyone.

FYI: See Paul B’s previous question reg. smoking…troll

Im in high school and thinking about starting homeschool this year. I know theres a bunch of different ways and it all depends on the state/city. Im in Federal Way, WA. Can someone please tell me if you get a booklet to do or is it all up to the parents. I just wana know what method they use here. Thanks

PS. I know I can call and ask but I never get a straight answer from them.

You just have to get your parents’ permission. You will probably have to sign up and talk with a school that you are going to take your standardized testing at. It’s good to know the people you will work with.

Good Luck

He will be in the 3rd grade and most homeschool places I looked into wants $60 per subject.. any other ideas?
it is per subject like Math,english, etc…it is through Saxton at our homeschooling/teachers store
$59.99 retail, I try to look per subject but need something with everything together.

We have been homeschooling since our children were in fourth and fifth grade. Our children are now in 11th and 12th grade respectively. We have used the same curriculum throughout. We use Switched on Schoolhouse from Alpha Omega Publications. When we took our kids from the local public system, they were scoring below the 50th percentile in the nation. Within 2 years, they were scoring in the top 10 percent in the nation on the state administered tests. My oldest son has received a full academic scholarship to a very good state university. He scored a 30 on his ACT. The local system averaged a pathetic 17 on the ACT’s. Our children have for the last 2 years attended a homeschool support school for things like drama, Spanish I & II, and lab subjects. We could do things like Chemistry in-house but I didn’t want the kids blowing up my house. The teachers at our support school are professors at local state colleges,so they are very good at what they do. The software costs about $299 a year but it handles all the scheduling and requires very little intervention on your part.

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We successfully homeschool but don’t know how to obtain scholarships. We know of traditional students who have obtained scholarships for their ACT scores and musical achievements and basketball achievementments. What are available for homeschool students?

Home schoolers can qualify with high scores on ACT and/or SAT scores. Also, check within your state for available scholarships, many like Florida have groups that specifically grant scholarships to home schoolers.

Depending on whether or not you live in a home school friendly community, many home educated are allowed to enter into public school sporting activities as well as music and some are able to earn scholarships from those.

Then of course there is the National Merit Scholarship http://www.nationalmerit.org/ and finally, here is a whole slew of choices http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/olderkids/ContestsScholarships.htm

Hope that helps ~

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