This month I have been such a slacker homeschool mom. I have been very unmotivated to plan much of anything exciting. Well-We subscribed to Time 4 Learning this month. All four boys have an account...even Oliver. Thank you Time 4 Learning for saving this lazy homeschool mom. The boys take turns on two computers doing their lessons for the day. I have them do at least one thing from each subject. They love it! I was surprised at how much they are actually learning. It's not all fun and games...but it is you see!
I don't think I would use it for my sole form of homeschool curriculum but it is an incredible supplement or a great thing to use when you need a break from lesson planning-like me.
Oliver(PreK) and Kaleb (6) love it the most. They like seeing all the 'school' they have done. Oliver is done with the PreK 1 activities and has moves on to PreK 2...he likes seeing the little check marks that show what he has completed.
Time 4 Learning isn't just a homeschool thing either. I recommended it to my sister who doesn't homeschool. Her kiddos will be home for the Christmas holiday for 2-3 weeks. A little Time 4 Learning a day may keep holiday mush brain from setting in...you know when you completely forget everything you have ever learned over Christmas break.
So what about socialization?
Got the Socialization Blues?
If you homeschool, you've probably been asked THE QUESTION.
What about socialization?
I have answered this question in many ways.
I've justified it by saying, "Oh, we get out lots we have homeschool friends, church activities, family stuff, lots of cousins. They have lots of interaction with other people...we are social...honest!"
I've down played it, " You mean you just send your kids to school to be socialized, hmmm."
I've been sarcastic, " Ya, mmm, I know, I sure hope they turn out ok. "
Well, rest assured we now have a great answer to that question-"What about socialization?"
RESEARCH!
Who argues with research!?
Check out this great article over at the Washington Times.
Home-Schooling: Socialization Not a Problem
And I say take that- lady at church with the disapproving looks and take that- distant relative that thinks my children will be 'damaged' by this experience. We've got research now!
Homeschool Grows Up - Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated.
Fifteen Years Later PDF- A study of homeschooled Canadian adults.
Oh Yah! And take that Joy Behar...
If you homeschool, you've probably been asked THE QUESTION.
What about socialization?
I have answered this question in many ways.
I've justified it by saying, "Oh, we get out lots we have homeschool friends, church activities, family stuff, lots of cousins. They have lots of interaction with other people...we are social...honest!"
I've down played it, " You mean you just send your kids to school to be socialized, hmmm."
I've been sarcastic, " Ya, mmm, I know, I sure hope they turn out ok. "
Well, rest assured we now have a great answer to that question-"What about socialization?"
RESEARCH!
Who argues with research!?
Check out this great article over at the Washington Times.
Home-Schooling: Socialization Not a Problem
And I say take that- lady at church with the disapproving looks and take that- distant relative that thinks my children will be 'damaged' by this experience. We've got research now!
Homeschool Grows Up - Homeschooling Grows Up is the largest research survey to date of adults who were home educated.
Fifteen Years Later PDF- A study of homeschooled Canadian adults.
Oh Yah! And take that Joy Behar...
Educational Opportunity : Play
Visit their website under The Tour for more information: http://www.mctinc.org/
Missoula Children's Theater
The Pied Piper Audititions
January 18, 2010
Price:
Child $5.00
Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theater production of The Pied Piper on Monday, January 18 at 4:15. All those auditioning should arrive early and plan to stay for at least two hours. Registration is $5.00 for Nampa residents and $10.00 for non-residents. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby for their child.
Students, grades Kindergarden through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Rehearsals will be after school the whole week for approximately four hours. The Pied Piper will be presented on January 23 at 2 and 7 in the Nampa Civic Center auditiorium.
For more information call Patricia at 468-4437.
Tickets for the show on sale soon!
If you have any educational opportunities in your area please pass them along!
