Can anyone give me specifics on how they homeschool while being full time RVers.  Our base state will be Fl.?
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Jon's Homeschooling Resource Page has a Flodida Resources section.\n\nIt has links and info on;\n\nSupport Groups \nMailing Lists \nWeb Pages Specific to Florida\nHandbooks Florida-specific homeschooling handbooks
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Try this for starters ,google rather than ask much more reliable .  http://www.americanhomeschoolassociation.org/
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I think this is WONDERFUL!!! You are homeschooling what age are they? I have Crystal 8 yr 2gr, Jeffy 6yr 1 gr, and Robin 5yr kgr.  I have taught my self and know how to read music and that's what I did is went to a few different stores started with my fav. home school store and they told me of their fav. music stores and found a few begg. song books 1 I got was How to teach Keyboard.  But if cost is the problem check out your library (really good if you live in a city!)  You can make copies and recheck out many times!  Or Check ebay they have lots of good cheap stuff!  and you don't have to use a credit card ( I thought this was the only way but learned many people will take money orders!)  Good luck and keep up the good work!  if you need another home school support mom to bounce around ideas always can email me tishniaeq069696@yahoo.com! Have fun!
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I graduated nearly 3 years ago from homeschool, and yes, I was by myself.  My mom threw a HUGE party for me.  I had to walk down the the aisle of our church with a cap and gown in front of a couple dozen friends and family.  People got up and talked about me (very flattering) and then I even gave a "speech" (very nerve-wracking).  We had cake and then went out to dinner afterwards.  In the back of the room we had laid out photos and binders from unit studies I had done.  My 2003 gold and white tassel hangs by my bed.\n\nOh, and btw, I have adjusted to "real life" just fine.  I've taken online college classes through Patrick Henry College (consider this a recommendation) and am now working as a receptionist for a loan company and semi-secretary for an attorney.  I'm hoping to attend Bob Jones University in the fall.  Sorry!  You probably weren't requesting an auto-biography.  I just wanted to let you and everyone else know that homeschool grads aren't wierd! :-)  Just unique...;-)
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I was homeschooled until high school (I then chose to go to school for the socialization).\nAs a homeschooler I never had a structured curriculum; I did a lot of what you are describing.  I was very curious, so my parents turned my natural curiosity and interests into learning opportunities.  We went to museums, field trips, and just out in the backyard.  I helped my mom in the garden and learned a lot that way.  Just by answering my questions, my parents taught me.  And because it was based on my interests, I didn't tune them out.  I absorbed it like a sponge, and in high school, I graduated salutatorian of my class.\nMy parents never seemed all that "disciplined"... we almost never sat down and had a "lesson" (although when I was very young they made me write every day because that was a weakness I had... I now love to write!  Also later math was a weakness of mine, so they bought me computer games that required using math--Memphis Math is the one I can remember--and bought me workbooks, available online or at a teacher supply store; and very occasionally sat down to do math problems with me).  Some of my homeschooled friends did the "school at home" thing with their parents teaching lessons like a school teacher would... but I went outside and played, I just always kept my inquisitive side, and I read books ALL the time.  My parents called this "unschooling", and purposely did things this way so that I would not grow to hate learning or be bored by it.\nPlease let me know if you would like more information about this, and I can possibly give you my mom's email address... she can tell you everything you would ever want to know about homeschooling!\nGood luck & God Bless!
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I did a websearch for Conroe Texas Homeschool and got the following hits:\n\nhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7AzWV_9D0RQBdOBXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTBwdmFmdDRvBGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDc3I-/SIG=11gtbphnl/EXP=1140894038/**http%3a//www.mocomustangs.org/\n\nhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7AzWV_9D0RQBgOBXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTBwbW5jNGI0BGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMwRzZWMDc3I-/SIG=12k5njnj3/EXP=1140894038/**http%3a//www.homeschoolmedia.net/register/wiki.phtml%3flocale=3619\n\nhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7AzWV_9D0RQBjOBXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTBwY2VhdGNtBGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDNQRzZWMDc3I-/SIG=127n9ncnj/EXP=1140894038/**http%3a//www.homeschoolinhouston.com/homeschassc.html\n\nhttp://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7AzWV_9D0RQBpOBXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTBwajRhdWVrBGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDOQRzZWMDc3I-/SIG=11t8m5uab/EXP=1140894038/**http%3a//www.home-school.com/groups/TX.html
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I am homeschooled. I'm graduating a year early and I hope it never stops for everyone, I've learned more than if I was in a public or private school. You can also be homeschooled in college through an internet college.
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You know in your heart what the right thing to do is--listen to it and not any amount of rationalizing by either side.\n\nIf your heart is telling you it's time to pull him from school, then it's time. Since you aren't planning on doing it until this school year is over, you are giving yourself a great start.\n\nI would recommend first of all to find some homeschool groups in your area, or at least websites. They can give you more information about the options there, plus you can get information from those who are homeschooling in California about their experiences with one form or another. If you can meet up with other homeschoolers for park days or other things, you can get a better feel for how it all works.\n\nI would say don't worry about him being really smart and trying to keep up to him. First of all, if he's that smart, he'll end up likely doing the bulk of his stuff on his own and you won't even necessarily need to understand one iota of what he's doing. When I was in jr and sr. high school, the teachers, for the most part, didn't teach me a whole lot more than what I had already learned from the textbooks. It's what the better students tend to do--they learn on their own. Not to mention that there are a multitude of programs out there where other people are essentially in charge of teaching the subject--I'm thinking mainly online programs, but there may be other programs near you where he can go into a group session once a week to get some lessons then does his work on his own for a week, or even just a private tutor situation. There are lots of possibilities, even the possibility of sending him back to school at a later point.\n\nTo get started on homeschooling information, I think I'd start here:\nhttp://homeschooling.about.com/About_Homeschooling.htm . As I recommended above, do try to find a homeschool support group in your area and learn about the laws and options where you live. And take nay-sayers opinions with a grain of salt. :)
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Corey,\n\nI was homeschooled until age 14.  If your mother wants to teach you, make sure she has a teaching degree.  If not, tell her she isn't qualified to teach.  I stopped homeschooling when I was 14 because my parents couldn't teach me anything else.\n\nYou might graduate faster.  I started going to college and working part time when I was 16.  The biggest draw back is that homeschooling causes you to accelerate in education, but hinders your social skills.  Everyone of the people who tell you that they have been through homeschool and loved it are what I like to call "social retards".  They may be book smart, but ask them how many friends they have and you'll start to realize my point.\n\nThere is more to schooling than education.  It is a time in your life where you need to learn how to interact with people your own age and develop social skills that you will need the rest of your life.  Imagine graduating early and starting college young.  How many friends do you think you'll make when you look like you should still be in highschool?  How will you deal with a classroom full of people that you don't know?\n\nI mean this in all seriousness: based on your spelling and sentence structure, I think you need to go somewhere with qualified teachers to help you learn.  If you are smart, you can still graduate early.  There are advanced classes for people who do well.  You'll also get to experience things like school dances, sports, trading lunches, skipping class, getting sent to the principle's office and most importantly, making friends with kids your own age.  Go to public school.  Trust me.
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Keep in mind that soon you will be an adult and out on your own.  Your homeschooling will shine through and you will have a great life!!
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You have gotten the basic answers so far, but the easiest way to find out about homeschooling for your area is to find a local group and talk to them.  They will give you all kinds of help.  The range is wide on how people homeschool from unschooling to traditional homeschooling and everything in between.  There are tons of sites online as well as books to you can but or borrow from the library
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at home in Lakeland, Florida.  Just moved here from up north.  I like it so far, till steamy summer hits.  lol   Right now, answering your question, but getting ready to run errands.  I have a home-based business, so i make my own hrs, and I like it that way.
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Most of my interests revolve around my family and homeschooling. I love to design fun units of study for us all to do together - especially hands on science units. One of my favorites has been the summer we spent learning about stream life and care with the creek that runs through our property. We did daily observations of tadpole development and crayfish behavior. We did daily chemical analysis of the creek water and our indoor observation tank water and plotted the data for longterm trends. We dissected crayfish to understand their internal systems - not ones from our creek but prepared ones ordered from a lab. It really helped us to understand some of the crayfish behaviors. We learned about scuds, minnows, toebiters, boatmen, mosquito larvae, frogs, water snakes, snapping turtles, and much more. We have also had fun learning about the symbolism of the Jewish festivals and how everything points to Christ. Oh and the customs of New Testament weddings is quite interesting when you discover the parallels between it and the Second Coming of Christ. We have built a Tabernacle model while learning about the 40 years the Jews wandered in the desert. Every bit of its design points to Christ. My husband and the kids really had a ball with the construction - wood and plasticine model making. Our 2 week density study was wonderful, waterfilled fun! Right now I am gearing up for our summer plant biology study. We have already gotten some seeds planted in out little greenhouse amd are hovering over them daily waiting to see the first hints of growth. I love homeschooling and am so glad to have all these memories to treasure for the rest of my life!\n\nWe all love computer and internet activities. My oldest son, now 18, builds and repairs them. My 11 year old used his birthday money to buy a years worth of server space so his website has enough room to handle the game mod he and his friends from across the country are making together. My daughter stays busy with her forum and computer artwork. I have several forums, a blog, and stay busy with computer projects of all kinds. I just learned how to use PaintShop Pro 8 and Animation Shop 3 in my portrait work. Here lately, I have been hanging out here at Yahoo Answers.\n\nI am into watercolor and pencil portraiture. I used to run a portraiture business, but I have let it go until after the kids graduate from homeschooling and I have more time to devote to it from a business perspective. Until then I am enjoying painting portraits of the kids and doing a few portraits for friends.\n\nWe all love music. Our favorite CD is Joanna's Looking Into Light. Be Thou My Vision brings tears to my eyes every time.
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I home schooled in Michigan, but have relatives who home school in Ala.  Most home schooling done thru a church.  Type "home schooling in GA" in Yahoo Search and it will direct to several GA sites.
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I can't tell you of a good place to raise them cuz I'm stuck in Cali. For a great education you can homeschool your kids. That's what I do. Check this site out (California isn't the only state they serve) www.k12.com. The curriculum is great and it is free!
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First place is to check the laws in the state you live in.  Then there is usually a group or organization that will assist you with the homeschool project.   Finally most every state says that you have the right to use the testbooks that the school system is using for specific grades.  I use them a lot for reference materials.\n\nBut I set up my own curriculum.  Most states only require that a total of 180 hours of school per year and the only absolut required subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies.
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Contact the school board in your area they will have the procedures and guidleines in a packet for you.They will tell you what curriculums are acceptable for the state in which you live. Then ask yourself why do you want to home school? If it is for selfish reasons like you don't want your five yr old to leave you.Or you think they will learn bad habits, you need to think again. These things will happen anyway and your not really helping them. Ask yourself is your child already shy or outgoing? Keeping them home because they are shy is not good it only sets it in stone. I home schooled my youngest son it's not an easy task and it is a very big commitment. You just can't pick and choose when you feel like teaching and what you feel like teaching( although many do). You must teach even when you don't feel good or they are in a bad mood. What kind of relationship do you have with your child? Does he listen well? You'll only be hurting your child if you don't do it the correct way. Many home school children fall very far behind because mom is not very consistant or tough. My son is now in Public High School and in Honors programs but my friend who is home schooling her children do nothing but crafts and play games and seem very behind for their age in all their academic studies.She won't get out of bed until 9:30am and stops teaching at Lunchtime. They go shopping everyday. Is this teaching her children?? You also need some support people, parents  or friends who can lend a hand now and then to give your child a variety of teaching techniques. And you must absolutely get them involved in other activities in the outside world, such as soccer or ballet or some type of group sport. Not a homeschooling group. It keeps them too sheltered and they never learn how to put up with negative people. Which the world is full of. Hope this helps feel free to e-mail me if you have any problems and good luck.