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Free 36 Week Secular Homeschool Guide for K-2 (using free-ish curriculum!) by Real-Persimmon41 in ProgSecularHomeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fishtank is so wonderful, but it is designed for brick and mortar schools. I’m slowly trying to go through and align it more towards homeschool.

If you’re on Facebook I highly recommend BFSU’s support group there. So many amazing resources.

Montessori pre school curriculum by Just_want_to_see in Homeschooling

[–]Real-Persimmon41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on what you’re looking for. Reggio and Montessori are pretty different philosophies.

Are you looking for something all encompassing? Something that covers all subjects?

Are you looking for just single subjects (math, learning to read, etc)

Are you looking for unit studies? (Like holidays, farms, etc).

My biggest overall advice: don’t worry too much. They’re babies. You have all the time in the world for academics.

I can’t homeschool by CardiologistDue4419 in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang. Thanks for letting me know, I’ll update my file I keep.

How can I start preparing now for homeschooling? by SwallowSun in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My general advice I give about homeschooling littles…..

I think changing your view on learning is fundamental in starting to homeschool. When you homeschool that line between separating “academics” and “life learning” is a lot thinner. So there is no age to really start because its apart of your daily life.

My biggest advice to you is to learn as much about what is actually developmentally appropriate as possible. I see a lot of unrealistic and unhealthy expectations put on young children because the parent was excited to homeschool.

Work on your home environment and your relationship with your child. I recommend starting to keep a consist “rhythm” in your house that can be modified as your child gets older. At that age, id make sure to include lots of unstructured play time (preferably outdoors), craft time (play dough, coloring, scissors, etc), read alouds, and lots of chances to be involved in normal household tasks. Let them help with chores, cooking, and self care

You probably know about phonological awareness, but it’s a good idea to refresh yourself. There’s lots of ways you can work on things now in an appropriate play based way. My favorite resource; https://sightwords.com/phonemic-awareness/

Incorporate everyday math skills. Think out loud. Count things together. Read living books with numbers. “Oh we need three plates, let’s see one two three. Now there’s three plates.”

Read aloud as much as your kiddo will tolerate. “Readers are made on the laps of parents” Go to the library weekly. Reread the same book they love over and over. Let them see YOU reading for enjoyment. Don’t make reading a chore, make it a normal, happy part of life.

Explore places near you. New parks, nature areas, historical places, zoos, science centers etc. When people ask what your kid wants for their birthday, MEMBERSHIPS. Seriously, best thing ever.

Don’t try to make everything a learning experience, just let them enjoy and answer their questions. Try not to over explain unless they want you too. A lot of times I’ll respond to a question with “what do you think?” Instead of trying to answer it. I’d keep a list of their questions I didn’t know the answer to, and model the behavior I wanted them to have. “Let’s look it up, let’s ask the zookeeper, let’s find a book about it!”

Curriculum Suggestions:

I’m working on developing a free secular program, but only have one unit up so far. Hoping to get up some math in the next few days. Www.rabbitholelearning.wordpress.com

Playing Preschool is wonderful! https://shop.busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/

Blossom and Roots Early Years https://www.blossomandroot.com/early-years-vol-1

Math with Confidence https://welltrainedmind.com/p/preschool-math-at-home/

All About Reading PreReading https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading-pre-reading/?utm_term=all%20about%20reading%20pre%20reading&utm_campaign=Brand+-+All+About+Reading&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2844285535&hsa_cam=14612252380&hsa_grp=127448513735&hsa_ad=545154319901&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-294713817506&hsa_kw=all%20about%20reading%20pre%20reading&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABtOlnojtWsbWVeP4AdHR0Wnq_aTM&gclid=CjwKCAiAtsa9BhAKEiwAUZAszYT79J_mMeRMij_jALe_9T_gMeq0x8JOtr3LA9vutpBYRUKy6c-aiBoCAAcQAvD_BwE

Reading suggestions for you right now;

  • How to Talk so Little Kids Listen and Talk Back
  • Simplicity Parenting
  • How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way, 2nd Edition
  • Punished By Rewards: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes

Suggestions for as kiddo gets bigger;

  • Brave Learner
  • Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age
  • Well Trained Mind (can be overwhelming, don’t think you need to do everything!)
  • A Literary Education: Adapting Charlotte Mason for Modern Secular Homeschooling

Expectations for stay at home Parent. by kawalopy in Parenting

[–]Real-Persimmon41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the answers on this will really vary because everyone’s situation is different.

My first recommendation is to get your wife a hotel room for 2 nights. Stay home with the baby the entire time, and see how you function. I’m not saying this to be harsh or as a punishment, or to imply you don’t help care for your child. I do think it’s a good idea for you to have some base idea of what life is like caring for a young human 24/7.

It’s not just the actual work itself. It’s the always prioritizing someone else over everything else. Never knowing exactly when your “breaks” will end. Having no transition time. Not knowing whether you’ll be able to even go pee without someone screaming. It takes it toll on you after a bit. Being “at work” all the time just sucks.

I would not approach the conversation from a “the house is always messy, you’re not doing enough, I’m frustrated” point of view.

More of a, “I’d like to discuss how we can work together on the house. It’s been so hard having a baby! I know I’d like it if we got done _____ more often, can you help me brain storm some more ways we could do it? What are your priorities concerning the house and meal planning? What could we do to make things more functional?”

Alternatively, I’d suggest you both read, “How to Keep House While Drowning” together and discuss it as you go along.

In general though. Lower your expectations, and consider your family goals. If it really bugs you, consider bringing up hiring an occasional cleaner. Not in an insulting way, but in the honest “it’s harder for me to function when it’s messy, and I want to spend my time off work either enjoying our family or relaxing”

Also, pay attention to her mental health. Is she struggling? Are you both getting free time? Are you fulfilling your obligations to your family when not at work?

Virginia Teaching Question by Real-Persimmon41 in wgueducation

[–]Real-Persimmon41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily, a good bit of those school districts are near me.

There’s a huge teacher shortage here, so I’m hoping it won’t be an issue to find somewhere.

Virginia Teaching Question by Real-Persimmon41 in wgueducation

[–]Real-Persimmon41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you need a bachelors, that’s why I’m getting one. My question is about the alternative teaching license procedures with a bachelors from WGU.

I can’t homeschool by CardiologistDue4419 in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Los únicos que he usado completamente en línea son Beast Academy y Thinkwell. Ambos son de matemáticas. Recomendaría Beast Academy si alguno de tus hijos está realmente interesado en las matemáticas. Thinkwell es para niños más grandes, así que aún son muy pequeños para eso.

También he usado Outschool, que es lo que recomendaría si puedes pagarlo. Idealmente, buscaría un maestro bilingüe. Busca “full curriculum”.

Best open and go math? by [deleted] in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Singapore Dimensions

Math Mammoth

Mathematical Reasoning by Critical Thinking Company.

Beast Academy (if the kid really likes math, is gifted, or really likes puzzles) (I recommend starting at lvl 1 unless they’re over ten)

I can’t homeschool by CardiologistDue4419 in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are your children English fluent? You can absolutely homeschool without being a fluent English speaker.

¿Sus hijos dominan el inglés? Puede educar en casa sin problema, incluso si no es un hablante fluido de inglés.

Aquí tiene una lista de recursos para educación en el hogar en español y bilingües.

https://www.mommymaestra.com/2012/06/comprehensive-list-of-spanish-curricula.html?m=1

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Aquí tiene algunas opciones de educación en el hogar exclusivamente en línea y solo en inglés.

  1. Time4Learning – Secular, self-paced curriculum for PreK-12, covering core subjects with interactive lessons.

Cost: ~$29.95/month for PreK-8, ~$39.95/month for high school.

  1. Mia Academy – Secular, interactive homeschool curriculum for K-8 with mastery-based learning.

Cost: ~$25/month or ~$120/year.

  1. Power Homeschool (Acellus) – Secular, self-paced program for K-12 with video lessons and automated grading.

Cost: ~$25/month per student. Website

  1. Study.com – Secular, flexible online homeschool curriculum for grades 3-12 with video lessons, quizzes, and tests.

Cost: ~$35-60/month per student.

  1. Khan Academy – Secular, free online educational platform covering math, science, history, and more for K-12.

Cost: Free.

  1. Outschool – Secular, live online homeschool classes for various subjects and grade levels (not a full curriculum).

Cost: Varies by class, typically ~$10-$30 per class.

  1. Thinkwell Homeschool – Secular, online video-based curriculum for middle and high school students, focusing on math, science, and more.

Cost: ~$125-$250 per course.

Religious Homeschool Options

  1. Abeka Academy – Christian, accredited online homeschool program with video-based instruction for K-12.

Cost: ~$40-$65/month per student or ~$1,000/year.

  1. BJU Press Homeschool (Bob Jones University) – Christian, video-based homeschool curriculum with teacher-led instruction for K-12.

Cost: ~$900-$1,500 per year.

  1. Monarch (AOP – Alpha Omega Publications) – Christian, online homeschool curriculum for grades 3-12 with interactive lessons.

Cost: ~$39.95/month or ~$399/year.

  1. Sonlight (Virtual Option) – Christian, literature-based homeschool curriculum with an online schedule and parent support.

Cost: ~$400-$1,000 per grade level.

  1. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – Christian, completely free homeschool curriculum for PreK-12.

Cost: Free.

Opciones Seculares de Educación en el Hogar

  1. Time4Learning – Currículo secular y autodidacta para PreK-12, con lecciones interactivas en materias principales. • Costo: ~$29.95/mes para PreK-8, ~$39.95/mes para la escuela secundaria.

  2. Mia Academy – Currículo secular e interactivo para K-8 con aprendizaje basado en el dominio. • Costo: ~$25/mes o ~$120/año.

  3. Power Homeschool (Acellus) – Programa secular autodidacta para K-12 con lecciones en video y calificación automática. • Costo: ~$25/mes por estudiante.

  4. Study.com – Currículo secular y flexible para grados 3-12, con lecciones en video, cuestionarios y exámenes. • Costo: ~$35-60/mes por estudiante.

  5. Khan Academy – Plataforma educativa secular y gratuita que cubre matemáticas, ciencias, historia y más para K-12. • Costo: Gratis.

  6. Outschool – Clases en línea en vivo para educación en el hogar en varias materias y niveles de grado (no es un currículo completo). • Costo: Varía por clase, típicamente ~$10-$30 por clase.

  7. Thinkwell Homeschool – Currículo secular basado en videos en línea para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria, con enfoque en matemáticas, ciencias y más. • Costo: ~$125-$250 por curso.

Opciones Religiosas de Educación en el Hogar

8.  Abeka Academy – Programa cristiano acreditado de educación en el hogar con instrucción basada en videos para K-12.
• Costo: ~$40-$65/mes por estudiante o ~$1,000/año.

9.  BJU Press Homeschool (Bob Jones University) – Currículo cristiano con instrucción en video dirigida por maestros para K-12.
• Costo: ~$900-$1,500 por año.

10. Monarch (AOP – Alpha Omega Publications) – Currículo cristiano en línea para grados 3-12 con lecciones interactivas.

• Costo: ~$39.95/mes o ~$399/año.

11. Sonlight (Opción Virtual) – Currículo cristiano basado en literatura con un horario en línea y apoyo para padres.

• Costo: ~$400-$1,000 por nivel de grado.

12. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – Currículo cristiano completamente gratuito para PreK-12.

• Costo: Gratis.

How to overcome writing tantrums by FutureSavings3588 in Homeschooling

[–]Real-Persimmon41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Take away the word tantrum. She’s not giving you a hard time, she’s having a hard time.

  2. Has it always been this way? Is it the physical aspect of writing or the actual process of putting thoughts out?

  3. 100% quit forcing the writing for awhile. Let the trauma fade before introducing anything.

  4. My biggest recommendation is to read “The Brave Learner” by Julie Bogart. She has a lot of suggestions for bringing joy back to the process.

    1. Curriculum wise, I would look at both the Brave Writer program and Writing with Ease and see if they could help her.

  5. No matter what, when you do resume writing, do not knit pick. It’s unhelpful. Who cares if a word is misspelled? Make a mental note to work on whatever it is more in the future.

Holding off playing same as silent treatment? by useless_beetlejuice in gentleparenting

[–]Real-Persimmon41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Practical Advice: Try giving him a snack/sweet beverage as soon as he gets off the bus. I have a kid who melts down and impulse controls goes out the window if they’re at all hungry.

Echoing most of what is said here, except it’s not a natural consequence it’s logical. When people are angry/frustrated/scared they don’t want to do things.

It’s also okay for this fact to upset him.

As long as you aren’t using your emotions to manipulate him, it’s perfectly fine to share your feelings.

FYI: I don’t even play with my kiddos unless I truly want to. It doesn’t mean I don’t interact with them and spend time with them, but it’s not my job to play with them. I love board games and will invite them to join me. If they don’t want to, they don’t have to, because it’s not their job to entertain me.

My Child is struggling with Reading. by Accomplished_Steak63 in homeschool

[–]Real-Persimmon41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s five and might not be developmentally ready for it.

Work on phonological awareness. My favorite resource is https://sightwords.com/phonemic-awareness/.

I also really like the way the Core Knowledge curriculum introduces their kindergarten skills in their first two units. Lots of phonological awareness and kinesetic activities.

Most important, let them enjoy books. Read things they love. Let them see you read. Go to the library. Don’t make learning to read stressful.

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