Newbie!

kellmar98

14 Oct 2006, at 11:44pm

Hi, my name is Kelly. I have two girls Lexi, 8 and Mariah 6. We
are brand new at this. I just pulled them out of public school
about 3 weeks ago. So far I LOVE having my girls at home. The
three of us are so much more relaxed. No more pressure over stupid
Homework that was just a bunch of busy work! Way more quality time
together.

Anyway I am new to "Unschooling", I really love the concept, but do
not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have let my girls
set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8 year old
previously detested Math, and would cry over Math homework. Well
something miraculously has happened in just three weeks. She loves
Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day now.........all
on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.

I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences. I'd also
like to know how everyone meets their state requirements for
homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and I think I will
meet the requirements and get the required subjects in, but I am not
entirely sure yet what I'm doing.

Kelly

Joanne

15 Oct 2006, at 8:42am

Hi Kelly,

Welcome to UB and to unschooling. :-)

>>>I really love the concept, but do not fully understand it yet.>>>>

There's lots of information in the archives. Just start at the
beginning and read through them when you have extra time.

>>>She loves Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day

now.>>>>

I think if you read last months Unschooling Voices, which was about
changing your mindset about math, you'll see that math can't be done
in only a few hours a day. It's all around us. :-) Here's the link:
http://www.foreverparents.com/UnschoolingVoices.html
Scroll down to the bottom and click on Unschooling Math.

>>>>I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences.>>>>

Here's the link to my blog if you'd like to check it out.
http://anunschoolinglife.blogspot.com/

>>>>I'd also like to know how everyone meets their state

Vickisue Gray

15 Oct 2006, at 10:51am

Nice to meet you, Kelly.
Vicki mom to Caylee 16, Missy 14 and George 8

----- Original Message ----
From: kellmar98 <kellmar98@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 11:44:30 PM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Newbie!

Hi, my name is Kelly. I have two girls Lexi, 8 and Mariah 6. We
are brand new at this. I just pulled them out of public school
about 3 weeks ago. So far I LOVE having my girls at home. The
three of us are so much more relaxed. No more pressure over stupid
Homework that was just a bunch of busy work! Way more quality time
together.

Anyway I am new to "Unschooling" , I really love the concept, but do
not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have let my girls
set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8 year old
previously detested Math, and would cry over Math homework. Well
something miraculously has happened in just three weeks. She loves
Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day now......... all
on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.

I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences. I'd also
like to know how everyone meets their state requirements for
homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and I think I will
meet the requirements and get the required subjects in, but I am not
entirely sure yet what I'm doing.

Kelly

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Schafer Vanessa

15 Oct 2006, at 5:14pm

Nice to meet you Kelly, and welcome to the group!!!

---Vanessa, mom to Tyler 11 and Alexandra 9
We're from Michigan

--- Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@...> wrote:

> Nice to meet you, Kelly.
> Vicki mom to Caylee 16, Missy 14 and George 8
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: kellmar98 <kellmar98@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 11:44:30 PM
> Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Newbie!
>
> Hi, my name is Kelly. I have two girls Lexi, 8 and
> Mariah 6. We
> are brand new at this. I just pulled them out of
> public school
> about 3 weeks ago. So far I LOVE having my girls at
> home. The
> three of us are so much more relaxed. No more
> pressure over stupid
> Homework that was just a bunch of busy work! Way
> more quality time
> together.
>
> Anyway I am new to "Unschooling" , I really love the
> concept, but do
> not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have
> let my girls
> set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8
> year old
> previously detested Math, and would cry over Math
> homework. Well
> something miraculously has happened in just three
> weeks. She loves
> Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day
> now......... all
> on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.
>
> I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling"
> experiences. I'd also
> like to know how everyone meets their state
> requirements for
> homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and
> I think I will
> meet the requirements and get the required subjects
> in, but I am not
> entirely sure yet what I'm doing.
>
> Kelly
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>

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Kelly Weyd

15 Oct 2006, at 5:24pm

Thank You

Schafer Vanessa <psychomom95@...> wrote: Nice to meet you Kelly, and welcome to the group!!!

---Vanessa, mom to Tyler 11 and Alexandra 9
We're from Michigan

--- Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@...> wrote:

> Nice to meet you, Kelly.
> Vicki mom to Caylee 16, Missy 14 and George 8
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: kellmar98 <kellmar98@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 11:44:30 PM
> Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Newbie!
>
> Hi, my name is Kelly. I have two girls Lexi, 8 and
> Mariah 6. We
> are brand new at this. I just pulled them out of
> public school
> about 3 weeks ago. So far I LOVE having my girls at
> home. The
> three of us are so much more relaxed. No more
> pressure over stupid
> Homework that was just a bunch of busy work! Way
> more quality time
> together.
>
> Anyway I am new to "Unschooling" , I really love the
> concept, but do
> not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have
> let my girls
> set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8
> year old
> previously detested Math, and would cry over Math
> homework. Well
> something miraculously has happened in just three
> weeks. She loves
> Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day
> now......... all
> on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.
>
> I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling"
> experiences. I'd also
> like to know how everyone meets their state
> requirements for
> homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and
> I think I will
> meet the requirements and get the required subjects
> in, but I am not
> entirely sure yet what I'm doing.
>
> Kelly
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>

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Kelly Weyd

15 Oct 2006, at 5:24pm

Thank You

Vickisue Gray <vickisue_gray@...> wrote: Nice to meet you, Kelly.
Vicki mom to Caylee 16, Missy 14 and George 8

----- Original Message ----
From: kellmar98 <kellmar98@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 11:44:30 PM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Newbie!

Hi, my name is Kelly. I have two girls Lexi, 8 and Mariah 6. We
are brand new at this. I just pulled them out of public school
about 3 weeks ago. So far I LOVE having my girls at home. The
three of us are so much more relaxed. No more pressure over stupid
Homework that was just a bunch of busy work! Way more quality time
together.

Anyway I am new to "Unschooling" , I really love the concept, but do
not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have let my girls
set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8 year old
previously detested Math, and would cry over Math homework. Well
something miraculously has happened in just three weeks. She loves
Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day now......... all
on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.

I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences. I'd also
like to know how everyone meets their state requirements for
homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and I think I will
meet the requirements and get the required subjects in, but I am not
entirely sure yet what I'm doing.

Kelly

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[email protected]

15 Oct 2006, at 5:34pm

-----Original Message-----
From: kellmar98@...

Hi, my name is Kelly.

-=-=-=-

Hi, Kelly!

-=-=-=-

Anyway I am new to "Unschooling", I really love the concept, but do
not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have let my girls
set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8 year old
previously detested Math, and would cry over Math homework. Well
something miraculously has happened in just three weeks. She loves
Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day now.........all
on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.

-=-=-=-=-

Please remember that no one has to DO math. It's *there*. Always.
Bake. Shop. Build. Play. Math is everywhere!

-=-=-=-=-

I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences. I'd also
like to know how everyone meets their state requirements for
homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and I think I will
meet the requirements and get the required subjects in, but I am not
entirely sure yet what I'm doing.

-=-=-=-=-=-

I wouldn't worry about anyone's state requirements other than your own
state's! Which is mine! <g> I'm in Columbia.

You might like to join School's Out Support---the SC unschooling
support group. There's a party (go figure! <g>) at my house on October
21---Halloween party! Join SOS check out the archives, and RSVP---we'd
love to meet you! [email protected] I think we're
expecting 20 unschoolers!!!

It's pretty easy to unschool here. Third Option, high school graduate,
accountability association, keep attendance, a portfolio, and show
progress. Easy-peasy!

You can call me for more info about SOS or SC. 803 776 4849

~Kelly

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Kelly Weyd

15 Oct 2006, at 6:37pm

Hi Kelly, I joined SOS recently.......can't remember which day, but within the last week. I would love to come to the Halloween Party, but unfortunately I am having surgery on both of my knees on the 19th. So I'll be laid up for awhile. My Mother is flying in from Montana to take care of my girls while hubby is at work. Thanks for the warm welcome!
Kelly

kbcdlovejo@... wrote:

-----Original Message-----
From: kellmar98@...

Hi, my name is Kelly.

-=-=-=-

Hi, Kelly!

-=-=-=-

Anyway I am new to "Unschooling", I really love the concept, but do
not fully understand it yet. For three weeks I have let my girls
set the tone, and I've just went along with it. My 8 year old
previously detested Math, and would cry over Math homework. Well
something miraculously has happened in just three weeks. She loves
Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day now.........all
on her own, and occasionally will ask me for help.

-=-=-=-=-

Please remember that no one has to DO math. It's *there*. Always.
Bake. Shop. Build. Play. Math is everywhere!

-=-=-=-=-

I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences. I'd also
like to know how everyone meets their state requirements for
homeschooling, while unschooling. We live in SC and I think I will
meet the requirements and get the required subjects in, but I am not
entirely sure yet what I'm doing.

-=-=-=-=-=-

I wouldn't worry about anyone's state requirements other than your own
state's! Which is mine! <g> I'm in Columbia.

You might like to join School's Out Support---the SC unschooling
support group. There's a party (go figure! <g>) at my house on October
21---Halloween party! Join SOS check out the archives, and RSVP---we'd
love to meet you! [email protected] I think we're
expecting 20 unschoolers!!!

It's pretty easy to unschool here. Third Option, high school graduate,
accountability association, keep attendance, a portfolio, and show
progress. Easy-peasy!

You can call me for more info about SOS or SC. 803 776 4849

~Kelly

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Kelly Weyd

15 Oct 2006, at 6:55pm

Thank You, and thanks for the links. My two girls are also adopted.
Kelly

Joanne <billyandjoanne@...> wrote:
Hi Kelly,

Welcome to UB and to unschooling. :-)

>>>I really love the concept, but do not fully understand it yet.>>>>

There's lots of information in the archives. Just start at the
beginning and read through them when you have extra time.

>>>She loves Math, and does it for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day

>>>>I'd love to hear about other's "Unschooling" experiences.>>>>

Here's the link to my blog if you'd like to check it out.
http://anunschoolinglife.blogspot.com/

>>>>I'd also like to know how everyone meets their state

requirements for homeschooling, while unschooling.>>>>

I moved to Florida (after being born and raised in NYC) and we have
the option of using a 600/non public school, which is a school in
name only. Our only requirements in attendence.

Welcome again....feel free to ask any questions you may have.

~ Joanne ~
Mom to Jacqueline (8), Shawna (11) & Cimion (13)
Adopted into our hearts October 2003
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Joanne

15 Oct 2006, at 8:43pm

--- In [email protected], Kelly Weyd <kellmar98@...>
wrote:

>>>> Thank You, and thanks for the links. My two girls are also

adopted. >>>>

:-) Well then here's another link. (LOL) I run an online community for
adoptive & waiting parents if you're interested. Here's the link:
http://www.foreverparents.com/index.html
Click on forums for the boards.

~ Joanne ~
Mom to Jacqueline (8), Shawna (11) & Cimion (13)
Adopted into our hearts October 2003
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Unschooling Voices ~ Add Your Voice
www.foreverparents.com/UnschoolingVoices.html