Posts by rainbowmum

Quote: Originally Posted by DharmaDisciple They have this OU book which you can look inside that may help, it also has some others in that scheme. They would need to be set essays to write in order to improve, does...

Thanks guys, I just found this fab site : http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/e3/words/grammar/ good 'ole BBC! So I have some plans to go through stuff with them, one of them wants quick results but a start is a good place to begin. I am...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rivka5 It seems like you've been posting similar concerns about your children's literacy for a few years now. What have you already tried, and how did it work out? Have you ever thought...

Hiring any kind of tutor is just not possible as I have no spare cash whatsoever. It would have to be something we can work through together or they could do independently. In the UK, kids do exams at 16 then go on to college for...

My children have been mostly unschooled which has meant engaged kids who are lovely people.. however they are at an age where they are looking to go to college (like the end of high school, kids here in the UK go at 16). Nearly all...

Okay, parents with an ex... how many hours per week does your ex have the kids? and what if the kids don't want to go? does it work differently if the kids are older? what is reasonable? and how flexible are you with the arrangement?

The college I refer to here is where kids go at 16 and sit courses. She wants to do performing arts and can start at a really low level (often full of kids who have bad behaviour and don't want to be there) but at a higher level with...

Please be gentle with me and no flames as I am having such a hard time right now. My kids have always been unschooled and we have such a good time together, out at activities, at home etc. I have an amazing family and my kids are...

Thanks for the links. The problem is I have NO money to spend on curriculum, I have to use the books we have, libraries or websites. Do you have any links for those?

I think it was posted on these forums, a website with educational activities/plans and if you were prepared to comment/evaluate as you use it, you can get a years free membership. I reigstered but can't find my bookmark for it! Can...