homeschoolers here?

[homeschooling_momma]

Hello!

Im brand new here *waving*

My name is Kimberly & I am from Alabama.

I am currently setting up things to homeschool my children & I was wondering if anyone else does that here?

looking forward to getting to know you all here!

this site looks great!

God bless,
Kimberly

[lesliesnini]

Hi, Kimberly!
I homeschooled for 15 years--just finished up last Spring.
I'm up for any questions you might have.
How old are your kids?

Linda

[homeschooling_momma]

my children are

Si'Ara is 11,

Mikey is 10.

We are trying to get things organized & get started. The Lord led us to do this, and I am so happy!!!

just waiting for the Lord to show us how/etc...

thanks for asking friend!

God bless,
Kimberly

[luv_2_school]

Hi there homeschooling_momma,
We're in the middle of our Kindergarten year and lovin' it, I must say. So many more opportunities than public school. We also home pre-schooled last year to get a feel for it. I have three little dolls. Emily 5, Evalyn 2 and Bizbess (No. 2 couldn't say Elizabeth) age 8 mos. and prayerfully more. I'm looking foreward to conversing with you. This is my first time on something like this.

God Bless,
Jessica

[homeschooling_momma]

We have chosen our coverschool, and we have decided on when we are to start. We start our new school year in July...this will be my first time at trying this...but I need to make use of the college education I have with something...lol...just kidding...seriously, the Lord has had His hand in this & its going wonderfullly!

Let us all know the ups and downs, the ins and outs, etc.

I look forward to hearing from yall soon!

God bless,
Kimberly
(Alabama)

[lraine]

I homeschooled 2 of my children. I have 5 children, but i decided to pull my youngest 2 out of school to teach them at home. I did not do this for the reason that most do. My youngest had health problems which required me to either hire a tutor or teach her myself. My son, who was in 5th grade at the time was having difficulty with one of his teachers (who had issues with Jehovah Witnesses). Because I needed to teach my daughter at home I decided to also teach my son at home. I was a little hesitant at first but I grew to love the time and experience I had with them. Whould I do it all over again? YES, it was the best time of my life.

[Marian Paroo]

I am interested in the concept of the homeschooling thing in the USA - it isn't legal here, though some parents have tried to campaign for legislation which would legalize it.

I look at the stuff my nephews learn in 4th grade these days - maths I did in JHS, not to mention science.

I understand how parents can learn history, English and even a foreign language with their child, even if they aren't experts in those subjects, but how do homeschooling parents deal with complicated maths and sciences (which can require lab equipment)?