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06.21.08, 08:38 AM Preschool/Kids
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we've been homeschooling our son for a year, and I have to say, I am SO glad I am not in the public school rat race. There is a great, strong homeschool community here in NYC, lots of activities, and my son is so happy. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Preschool/Kids 06.21.08, 08:38 AM Flag

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I've thought about homeschooling. Good for you. Are you doing a pre-packaged curriculum or creating it yourself? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:41 AM Flag

we're using k12.com which we love, although it's pretty intense. The arts, science, and math are great, and my son really loves the history. how old are your kids? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:44 AM Flag

my oldest is 5, going into K. he has some issues though, and will likely be in an inclusion classroom next year. If I'm not happy w/ school, I will homeschool him. I have looked at k12, also some Catholic programs like Kolbe Academy and others. How did you find the homeschooling group? whenever I google, there doesn't seem to be much in NYC or surrounding areas. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:46 AM Flag

it's nychea.org--you can join for like 35 bucks and get the newsletter and lots of info. it's volunteer run, so it's sometimes a little slow in responding, but once you're in, there's tons going on. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:54 AM Flag

thanks for the info! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:02 AM Flag

do people come from all over the 5 boroughs? what do you guys do as a group? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:03 AM Flag

yes, all 5 boroughs! we have weekly soccer for about 3 hours, robotics classes, chemistry classes, chorus, chess club, science fairs, talent shows....the list goes on... :) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 10:50 AM Flag

our son is 5, just finishing up Kindergarten Science, History and finishing 1st grade Language Arts, Phonics and Math. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 08:55 AM Flag

I was homeschooled in DC under similar circumstances and loved it! I'm glad that it is working well for you. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:05 AM Flag

Hi: question. Do you find that you get irked, bored and/or frustrated? That is my concern about homeschooling--not that the kids wouldn't be fine but that I would lose my marbles. Not sure I'm cut out for it. Thoughts? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 11:20 AM Flag

no, i definitely don't get bored or irked. We actually have a lot of fun. We only spend 2-3 hours a day on "school work" so the rest of the time we're in museums, on playdates, playing sports etc. It's not as hard as you'd think, at least at the younger ages. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 PM Flag

Not healthy for you to devote that much time to your kid all the time. Not great for the kid either. Also, really bad for society. Why not send your snowflake to public? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 02:38 PM Flag

How is it worse for society than private school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.21.08, 03:35 PM Flag

Good for you. There seems to much drama in the NYC school system. Stay away. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:55 PM Flag

totally agree with this. homeschooling sounds great; if i didn't work, i'd do it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:13 PM Flag