I know homeschooling is a lot less "taboo" nowadays and seems to be getting more and more common, at least around here. I remember there was a certain stigma around it back when I did it, like I was troubled, or dumb or high risk... I wasnt any of the above, just traveled a lot and my parents had a tough time getting me out of the school system and people use to say some really weird things... like criticized my mom for taking me out of school to ride horses??!!! Are you nuts?! Theres no future in that, what about college? What about socializing? The list goes on. I dont really care what anyone thinks about it. I dont feel they will be missing out on anything. Did I go on to be a world champion equestrian? Nope... after I turned 18 I was wore out on competing and it dwindled.  I worked regular jobs, made my own money, moved out on my own and lead a pretty "normal" life I wasnt any worse off for doing homeschool. 

I was homeschooled! It was awesome. Set a schedule! Keep a routine! I turned out fine, mom pulled me out going into the 7th grade because she wanted a better education for me than all the state testing and how to take the test. The field trips were always fun!

Bumping this up because we are in the process of making the transition. If anyone that has homeschooled could tell me which program they used I'd really appreciate it. Theres so many to chose from! I'm getting ready to have our internet installed and purchasing chromebooks for my boys. I'm not tech savvy ... at all.... I'm really hoping to get some help with all this so it's an easy transition!

I did two different types... I did a fully online program that I HATED and then I did independent study throuh a local high school in which I LOVED. My brother followed suit and did the same thing. We went to the school once a week and met with the teacher for about 1 hour to get our next week worth of work assigned and ask any questions or get any help on the week befores work. I believe it was offered through junior high as well but I am not positive on that. 

I'll be doing 3rd, 5th and 8th grade. I've seen some "private " type online schooling, Christian based for a pretty small tuition. I'm just trying to figure out which way to go. It obviously has to be accredited or as I saw on the Texas homeschool requirement "Bonafide" 

I have several friends using Abekka/Classical Conversations, a combination of those. 

My daughter (prek) uses Abekka at her private school. I work PT three days a week til 230. I'd LOVE to homeschool them but until I'm able to be home full time, I couldn't do a proper job. 

look on facebook for Great Homeschool Convention. they may even have a website. if you cant go to convention look at their speaker list then go to their page or website and you will find a treasure trove of info. also facebook has many groups for homeschool info and support. Do it! you wont regret it. hailey kinsel was HSed. if done right its much better than pub school.

Thank you for the tip! I just have this overwhelming feeling this is the right thing to do. Nothing really wrong with the school out here or major concerns with socializing them. I just know there is a better way to do this and have my kids thrive instead of hating school and not being motivated and falling in between the cracks. 

agree there are some great public schools. home school can be taylor made to your family and needs. i mentioned hailey because she has a great story and is such a great role model, look her story up if you havent seen it.

We are lucky to live 3 miles from a great school in our very small town, but we have many firends that have saught other options because they do not live in a good school district or because they are rodeo families. What has been quite popular in my area is "co-op" type schooling. Kids of different ages and grades meet like 2 days a week in a classroom setting with a teacher. The familys split the cost of the teachers pay.  

heres a link to 2020 home school convention. they are all around the country, this one is near me.

https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/blog/texas-upcoming-great-homeschool-convention?fbclid=IwAR2WbWWySTf0-DXXqrUu8HPXFcHxpTkb6c6de6NyMEZSEu-ai_v3CgcgwHk#.XdQ-oVA1m_M.facebook

Seems like people are completely for it or completely against it. I have a 3, 2, 7 month old. Planning at this point to homeschool with an open mind about sending them on to public school when and if they choose to later on. I too have a hard time with the school having them all day and then sending them home with school work. The thought of someone spending that much more time with my kids bothers me. I am blessed to get to stay home with my kids, I did get to experience the away from home working mom for the first 6 months of my first sons life, I went part time and it was awful. And I respect every working parent as much as i do the stay at home ones. My husband and I both have alot of family that chose to homeschool. And i get some really positive advice about it, but have recieved some negative feedback as well. I agree they need to be involved with other things to get them interacting with other kids, but get involved with a church, 4H, Rodeo, sports......theyll be fine.

As far as curriculum have heard great things about the Abeka, but its expensive. Some of the homeschool moms i hang out with have gave me lots of great alternatives as they are all on a budget as well. Saxson is a good one, and alot of schools use it so if you do decide to send them to public school later its beneficial. Looking at some of the resources they gave me, Rainbow Resource, Abeka, Thriftbooks, Christian Book Dist, these websites have alot of Christian based curriculums, but still have alot of others to go with as well.

I pick up the fun work books that sams club has, theyre School Zone, one mom said she likes those for the summertime just to keep them busy, thought that was a good idea.

Keep us posted, i like to hear what other moms choose to do. Im still a year away from really having to decide but i try to get my 2 toddlers to do some of the PreK stuff for fun. We also do a devotional every morning followed by the Lords Prayer, just to make a routine.

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Funny this bumped up I was going to find it myself. So we are about a month into homeschooling. I tried 2 different "online" schools with no luck, I didnt like the curriculum and all the hoops I was having to jump thru to try to get them enrolled. To be "accredited " so i began more researching and we decided to do traditional homeschooling. While it's not accredited, I realize that, but there are many other benefits being on our own schedule. I'm considered their teacher and I'm responsible for grading and keeping track of their work, logging everything into their transcripts. I've found a really nice curriculum that's easy to follow and understand that has everything included plus online support if needed for the kids. I also found a fun supplemental program online for my boys to use and they are loving it. Theyll spend hours on it playing games but its learning math, social studies, reading and science. It's fun to hear them discussing it after, all the "Did you know" facts they tell each other. It costs me $10 a month and it's well worth it. We spend Monday thru Thursday doing schoolwork and if we are productive and doing well, they get fridays off to enjoy. So far its been working really well. My daughter is in 9th grade and shes doing the same program and shes really enjoying it too. She gets her work done in about 3 hours. Lots of fun trips to the libraries around us and so much less stress to deal with. My kids are happier. We do baseball 3 times a week,  both boys play select so we stay plenty busy with practices. Spring tourneys start in just a few weeks... we literally have travel games coming up every single weekend between both of them. 

I have a young friend that had to miss a lot of days to rodeo. She went to a local Christian school and I kind of raised an eyebrow but she stayed ahead. Graduated when she was supposed to. Took a few years away from school to grow up then went to nursing school. She recently graduated and as she says, got a real adult job. I am so proud of her.  You DON'T have graduate, go to college, then get a job. You can take the scenic route as long as you get there. We are all proud of you Ashley Soliz whether you know it or not. 

I forgot to mention my 15yr old daughter is also getting a taste of "real world experience " because of homeschooling. She was given the opportunity to work a few hours during the week in the mornings at a friend's local store, helping her out with inventory,  sales and running a business. Shes learning the ins and outs of what it's like to adult. I'm so proud of her. My friend says shes amazing and has an incredible work ethic. I'm teaching her how to manage her money. We started her a bank account shes responsible for. It's really fun to see her understanding how it all works. Shes interested in doing graphic design and interior design so my friend is letting her design a few display tables in the store. I cannot wait to see it. She also is helping her with designing a few displays that will be on her website showing the products. Shes getting a taste of what her chosen path might be like and if she still wants to persue it. Not everyone gets that opportunity shes very blessed . 

My kids school has a no homework policy, from K-12.  The school says no every child has a support system at home to help with homework so want the playing field to be even and also doesn't want teachers taking advantage of your it. I think this is an awesome decision. Not to mention the school district is one of the top schools in my state.