Do you homeschool?

[CeliaM]

No, but I'll google it and check it out. I love math...

 

[CeliaM]

Math-U-See is the program I was really impressed with https://www.mathusee.com/

 

[mommyof3co]

Thanks I'm going to look into it more

 

[CeliaM]

So I checked out Math Mammon, and wasn't really impressed with it.

This looks better https://www.nurtureminds.com/Year-1-textbook.htm , but I don't love their abacus. The ones with 10 rows of 10 beads, 5 of each colour on a line, are my fave. The child can easily see groups of 5, so can figure things like the number 8 (all of one colour, and 3 of the next colour), much faster. This is important because you want them to eventually 'see' the abacus in their mind and figure things faster. Math Mammom looks like it relies a lot more on rote memorization.

 

[CeliaM]

Alright, this one is definately my favorite! RightStart Mathematics. Makes me want to not put my kid in school!!!!

https://www.alabacus.com/pageView.cfm?pageID=284

 

[mommyof3co]

I do like that second one, looks really good...but it's kinda pricey but I guess it would be something they would use even with school for years huh. I really like that math u see, I think I might like that one better, but looking into them both more. Thanks so much for the recommendations!!

 

[mommyof3co]

Oh but I wonder....I know last year with Landon in kindergarten they were really stressing rote memorization...does it really matter once they get the basic skills down of being able to count and add how they got there? Or would teaching him something different this year just confuse him when he starts school next year?

 

[Shifter]

I love that little desk! Does it adapt as they get bigger though?

 

[mommyof3co]

No it's just for ages 2-5. After looking more I'm thinking maybe just a table and chairs like this would be better?

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2329219

 

[Shifter]

Cute

 

[Demeter]

Oh but I wonder....I know last year with Landon in kindergarten they were really stressing rote memorization...does it really matter once they get the basic skills down of being able to count and add how they got there? Or would teaching him something different this year just confuse him when he starts school next year?

I think you should teach him in whatever way he finds stimulating.

 

[JayleighAnn]

Children learn social skills from everyone, not just kids their own age. Plus, in the UK there are regional groups for parents who home educate so they can get their kids together for field trips etc, which I think is a great idea. And there are always clubs they can join etc. Home educated kids rarely lack social skills.

They do a homeschool get together near us, but still, OH is adament bout it, he wants him to go to school It's the only thing he is really set on, all other things we comprimise, but this he's just not budging

 

[mommyof3co]

You still have a ways to go before that really becomes an issue, maybe he will change his mind

 

[Shifter]

Children learn social skills from everyone, not just kids their own age. Plus, in the UK there are regional groups for parents who home educate so they can get their kids together for field trips etc, which I think is a great idea. And there are always clubs they can join etc. Home educated kids rarely lack social skills.

They do a homeschool get together near us, but still, OH is adament bout it, he wants him to go to school It's the only thing he is really set on, all other things we comprimise, but this he's just not budging

Maybe you could persuade him to read up on it a bit, so he understands the benefits? If it's something you want it might be worth pushing a little bit. Obviously I am not advocating an argument here lol! You could suggest that you make an early start with him when he is 3 or so and hopefully your OH will see him thriving and be happy for you to continue.

 

[JayleighAnn]

Children learn social skills from everyone, not just kids their own age. Plus, in the UK there are regional groups for parents who home educate so they can get their kids together for field trips etc, which I think is a great idea. And there are always clubs they can join etc. Home educated kids rarely lack social skills.

They do a homeschool get together near us, but still, OH is adament bout it, he wants him to go to school It's the only thing he is really set on, all other things we comprimise, but this he's just not budging

Maybe you could persuade him to read up on it a bit, so he understands the benefits? If it's something you want it might be worth pushing a little bit. Obviously I am not advocating an argument here lol! You could suggest that you make an early start with him when he is 3 or so and hopefully your OH will see him thriving and be happy for you to continue.

It's worth a shot lol I was planning on doing some home education before he goes to school anyway.

His opinions are all based on the only home schooled person he's met, who is a complete arse,but thats him, not how he's been taught.

 

[marley2580]

Ask him if all school educated people are lovely and nice then. He can't tar everyone with the same brush, especially if he's only met one person. I'm the first to admit that many HE kids I've met are 'strange' and very sheltered in some ways, but I think those are the families that haven't quite got the balance right. I have every intention of letting my kids play with the neighbourhood kids.

 

[Shifter]

Ask him if all school educated people are lovely and nice then. He can't tar everyone with the same brush, especially if he's only met one person. I'm the first to admit that many HE kids I've met are 'strange' and very sheltered in some ways, but I think those are the families that haven't quite got the balance right. I have every intention of letting my kids play with the neighbourhood kids.

I think to some extent, many kids who have an unconventional education can be a little different. But different doesn't mean bad. One of my dear friends was Steiner educated and she is a little more reserved and mature than others her age, but I don't think that's a bad thing. I'm much like her, even though I went through the system, so it might have nothing to do with her education.

There aren't many kids where we live, it's mostly old people, but there are a couple of other young couples nearby who might have kids in the next couple of years. Plus we have friends in the town with young kids, who I'm sure Jack will get to play with.

Socialisation doesn't just happen in school and imo the ability to think critically is more important than the ability to go with the crowd, unfortunately in the UK critical thinking has been completely removed from the curriculum.

 

[helen1234]

if i had the brains confidence and time i would home school, also if i had enough money to send them to private schools i'd do this also. but as i've got neither i havent come across the decision to make.

but i think children benefit from lots of stimulation and listening to what other views are. i'd be worried that i wasnt keeping them on par with their peers and that eventually when they go to uni/college they may struggle with the discipline. on the other hand there has been bullying to my daughter because of her epilepsy this wouldnt of happened if she been at home, but it also learnt her the lesson to stand up for yourself and that some people in life are ignorant and you learn to ignore.

i'm on the fence if i'm honest, i can see both sides of schooling.

which ever choice you make you have to stand by what you do in which i dont think homeschoolers would take the decision lightly.

x

 

[marley2580]

but i think children benefit from lots of stimulation and listening to what other views are. i'd be worried that i wasnt keeping them on par with their peers and that eventually when they go to uni/college they may struggle with the discipline.

Having been to both uni and college, I can tell you that a lot of school leavers actually struggle as they don't have the self discipline needed. Many of them are used to teachers nagging them and helping them, so when they go on to further/higher education and the don't get that, but are just expected to get on with it, many do struggle.

 

[codegirl]

My homeschooled cousins (5 of them) are the apitamy of disiplined. They are the reason that I have even concidered homeschooling. They are so well ajusted, smart, disiplined and great people with fab study habits and critical thinking skills. 2 are in Uni now and thriving, 1 is doing her ACT (piano) while finishing up high school (or she would be done school by now) and plans to go into engineering and the other 2 are younger but work hard at getting their school work done early so that they have time to play in the afternoon and a longer summer break.

I think it's like any other eduction, you will find all extremes and you need to do what works best for your family and situation and child.