Posts by Lillian J

My son is a homeschool grad and I've seen a lot of homeschooled kids grow up. I can honestly say that your son would lose nothing if he just played for the next few years and never had to hear the word "school." That doesn't mean he...

Quote: Originally Posted by SweetSilver  FWIW, there are loads of people (I am one myself) who have faith in delayed academics-- that kids might actually learn this stuff better if the academic route were delayed...

Quote: Originally Posted by AAK  Thanks!    Lillian, I think that was the thread I was remembering--but somehow couldn't find it.  Maybe I wasn't looking far enough...

Great idea! And meanwhile, here's a thread that has quite a bit! need research support...   Lillian

Quote: Originally Posted by SweetSilver    I am also risking some arguments coming my way, but as practical a goal as it is, trying to keep kids mostly at grade level so that they could fit back into the...

How soon is he likely to go into a school?  I think you probably have lots of time to relax and have fun with all this instead of being concerned about getting the right curricula. Turning more to easy going games could help in...

  I've been involved in the past with many of these conferences, and it's hard to even begin to describe how wonderful they are. I'm posting this early because the Early Bird rate deadline is Valentine's Day. Here's a brief...

I've been involved in the past with many of these conferences, and it's hard to even begin to describe how wonderful they are. I'm posting this early because the Early Bird rate deadline is Valentine's Day. Here's a brief description...

  Quote: Originally Posted by sassafrassmom  does the parent need to be involved in the play? ( I know some at least is important :) but when my kids are playing together for hours on end (though I'm...

Quote: can someone remind me of how exactly things could be playful and still learning? for me right now, it feels like more arts and crafts, reading books, doing games with numbers and letters instead of workbooks, but am I...