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Yes, it says documented hours. Other parents I know have journals in which
they keep track of hours and examples of their childrens' work. . .

In a message dated 5/3/2003 5:49:23 PM Central Standard Time, genant2@...
writes:

> In a message dated 5/3/03 1:55:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> fetteroll@... writes:
>
> >We need to administer 600 hours/year of homeschooling
>
> Is this a guideline or does it say it has to be documented hours? You can
> always say you administer 600 hours per year. With all the field trips and
>
> videos and museums/parks/conversations/activities of daily living that you
> help with etc etc...that would not be an untruth. Sometimes you have to
> really read the regulations and watch how they are worded. If it says
> documented hours then how does it say it must be documented. etc.
> I agree that a local support group might be of some help, but sometimes
> other
> parents do not know the laws well either.
> Pam G
>
>



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zenmomma2kids

--- In [email protected], imaginesjm@a... wrote:
>>Yes, it says documented hours. Other parents I know have journals
in which they keep track of hours and examples of their childrens'
work. . .>>

Well as an unschooler you can can keep track of the hours and
examples of your children's play. Way more fun and just as valid
(more so IMHO) as far as learning goes.

Life is good.
~Mary

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In a message dated 5/3/03 7:18:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
zenmomma@... writes:

> Well as an unschooler you can can keep track of the hours and
> examples of your children's play.

I agree, if it says documented hours and journaling is OK than that should
not be a problem. You just need to keep a log of what you do during the day
and maybe throw in a few "schooly" terms once in a while.

Some people do not see the value in play. But you don't need to use that
word. Like the mom with the see saw you could journal it that as
science/math exploration with balance. Or baking becomes practice with
fractions. Probably not good examples but do you get my meaning?

I don't have to keep track but you may have to translate some of the things
your children do into "schooly" terms. Not change what your children do.

Pam G.


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I have rec'd such helpful insight and suggestions here.
Thanks, everyone! I think I get the picture. . .

Susan

In a message dated 5/4/2003 8:59:38 AM Central Standard Time, genant2@...
writes:

> In a message dated 5/3/03 7:18:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> zenmomma@... writes:
>
> >Well as an unschooler you can keep track of the hours and
> >examples of your children's play.
>
> I agree, if it says documented hours and journaling is OK than that should
> not be a problem. You just need to keep a log of what you do during the
> day
> and maybe throw in a few "schooly" terms once in a while.
>
> Some people do not see the value in play. But you don't need to use that
> word. Like the Mom with the see saw you could journal it that as
> science/math exploration with balance. Or baking becomes practice with
> fractions. Probably not good examples but do you get my meaning?
>
> I don't have to keep track but you may have to translate some of the things
>
> your children do into "schooly" terms. Not change what your children do.
>
>



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