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Julie Sisemore
I've been listening in for a while now, and thought I'd go ahead and send an
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
So far we have mostly always *unschooled* although I've become more
irritated by labels recently! Now, with my 2 older, I'm beginning to use
some math workbooks. I just don't feel creative enough to unschool math
once we begin things like long division! But we still look for plenty of
daily experience to use our math.
We live in a rural area, which we love. We have enjoyed nature study this
past year. We've also been doing some American history mostly from a
literature aspect, finding really good biographies, etc...
My oldest daughter LOVES horses. We can't afford one right now. But some
friends of ours whose children are older and busier with school and have 3
horses, have agreed to *mentor* her in this. They have given her some books
to read, and in the spring, in exchange for some light work, they will teach
her horsemanship. She is SO excited about this, and so are we!
I don't want to make this too long. I appreciate the posts about *quitters*
and couldn't agree more! Sometimes we struggle (parents) with unschooling
and have those nagging doubts and fears. I thought a list that is
supportive of this method may be helpful ;)
Hi Mary Ellen!
*Julie Sisemore* mama bear to Caitlin 2/23/90 Zachary 3/8/92 Michael
5/31/93 Taylor 8/20/95 and Alyssa 7/7/98
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
So far we have mostly always *unschooled* although I've become more
irritated by labels recently! Now, with my 2 older, I'm beginning to use
some math workbooks. I just don't feel creative enough to unschool math
once we begin things like long division! But we still look for plenty of
daily experience to use our math.
We live in a rural area, which we love. We have enjoyed nature study this
past year. We've also been doing some American history mostly from a
literature aspect, finding really good biographies, etc...
My oldest daughter LOVES horses. We can't afford one right now. But some
friends of ours whose children are older and busier with school and have 3
horses, have agreed to *mentor* her in this. They have given her some books
to read, and in the spring, in exchange for some light work, they will teach
her horsemanship. She is SO excited about this, and so are we!
I don't want to make this too long. I appreciate the posts about *quitters*
and couldn't agree more! Sometimes we struggle (parents) with unschooling
and have those nagging doubts and fears. I thought a list that is
supportive of this method may be helpful ;)
Hi Mary Ellen!
*Julie Sisemore* mama bear to Caitlin 2/23/90 Zachary 3/8/92 Michael
5/31/93 Taylor 8/20/95 and Alyssa 7/7/98
Julie Sisemore
I've been listening in for a while now, and thought I'd go ahead and send an
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
So far we have mostly always *unschooled* although I've become more
irritated by labels recently! Now, with my 2 older, I'm beginning to use
some math workbooks. I just don't feel creative enough to unschool math
once we begin things like long division! But we still look for plenty of
daily experience to use our math.
We live in a rural area, which we love. We have enjoyed nature study this
past year. We've also been doing some American history mostly from a
literature aspect, finding really good biographies, etc...
My oldest daughter LOVES horses. We can't afford one right now. But some
friends of ours whose children are older and busier with school and have 3
horses, have agreed to *mentor* her in this. They have given her some books
to read, and in the spring, in exchange for some light work, they will teach
her horsemanship. She is SO excited about this, and so are we!
I don't want to make this too long. I appreciate the posts about *quitters*
and couldn't agree more! Sometimes we struggle (parents) with unschooling
and have those nagging doubts and fears. I thought a list that is
supportive of this method may be helpful ;)
Recently I've been struggling with the *ideal* theory of
homeschooling/learning I have in my head from studying and reading and
thinking about it over the years, and how I so often don't feel I can
realize that learning method. I have been told lately by other larger
families, that once they had *so many* kids, they really needed a more
conventional approach to school. I'm still wanting to believe that my way
is possible. Any insights?
Hi Mary Ellen!
*Julie Sisemore* mama bear to Caitlin 2/23/90 Zachary 3/8/92 Michael
5/31/93 Taylor 8/20/95 and Alyssa 7/7/98
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
So far we have mostly always *unschooled* although I've become more
irritated by labels recently! Now, with my 2 older, I'm beginning to use
some math workbooks. I just don't feel creative enough to unschool math
once we begin things like long division! But we still look for plenty of
daily experience to use our math.
We live in a rural area, which we love. We have enjoyed nature study this
past year. We've also been doing some American history mostly from a
literature aspect, finding really good biographies, etc...
My oldest daughter LOVES horses. We can't afford one right now. But some
friends of ours whose children are older and busier with school and have 3
horses, have agreed to *mentor* her in this. They have given her some books
to read, and in the spring, in exchange for some light work, they will teach
her horsemanship. She is SO excited about this, and so are we!
I don't want to make this too long. I appreciate the posts about *quitters*
and couldn't agree more! Sometimes we struggle (parents) with unschooling
and have those nagging doubts and fears. I thought a list that is
supportive of this method may be helpful ;)
Recently I've been struggling with the *ideal* theory of
homeschooling/learning I have in my head from studying and reading and
thinking about it over the years, and how I so often don't feel I can
realize that learning method. I have been told lately by other larger
families, that once they had *so many* kids, they really needed a more
conventional approach to school. I'm still wanting to believe that my way
is possible. Any insights?
Hi Mary Ellen!
*Julie Sisemore* mama bear to Caitlin 2/23/90 Zachary 3/8/92 Michael
5/31/93 Taylor 8/20/95 and Alyssa 7/7/98
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In a message dated 11/3/99 11:29:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
familiesrforever@... writes:
<< I've been listening in for a while now, and thought I'd go ahead and send
an
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
Laura
familiesrforever@... writes:
<< I've been listening in for a while now, and thought I'd go ahead and send
an
intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in Southeastern
WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob, 6 1/2 yob, 4 yob, and 16mo
old girl. We have always homeschooled.
>>Welcome Julie and Ken.
Laura
John O. Andersen
Julie,
else. As I see it, if my wife and I are active learners and we model this
to our children through our daily activities, and we stay emotionally close
to our children, we will be headed in the right direction.
John
http://members.xoom.com/joandersen
P.S. Your oldest is just 6 days younger than our oldest! Your second one
is a few months older than our second son.
> I've been listening in for a while now, and thought I'd go ahead and sendan
> intro. My name is Julie Sisemore, my dh is Ken. We live in SoutheasternWe have a 9 1/2 yog, and 7 yob. But we live in Portland.
> WA. We have 5 children: 9 1/2 yog, 7 1/2 yob
> Recently I've been struggling with the *ideal* theory ofThe "ideal theory" point of view is more a cultural construct than anything
> homeschooling/learning I have in my head from studying and reading and
> thinking about it over the years, and how I so often don't feel I can
> realize that learning method. I have been told lately by other larger
> families, that once they had *so many* kids, they really needed a more
> conventional approach to school. I'm still wanting to believe that my way
> is possible. Any insights?
else. As I see it, if my wife and I are active learners and we model this
to our children through our daily activities, and we stay emotionally close
to our children, we will be headed in the right direction.
John
http://members.xoom.com/joandersen
P.S. Your oldest is just 6 days younger than our oldest! Your second one
is a few months older than our second son.
> *Julie Sisemore* mama bear to Caitlin 2/23/90 Zachary 3/8/92 Michael
> 5/31/93 Taylor 8/20/95 and Alyssa 7/7/98
[email protected]
Welcome Julie and family,
We also have 5 kids, though some are older than yours. Justin is 15,
Jonathan & Kevin are 11, Sean is 7, and Ryan is almost 3. Glad to have you
here.
Lucy in Calif.
We also have 5 kids, though some are older than yours. Justin is 15,
Jonathan & Kevin are 11, Sean is 7, and Ryan is almost 3. Glad to have you
here.
Lucy in Calif.