What do you all do when a child has gone beyond what T4L has for their level? Tim is almost done with 2nd grade science, and he finished 2nd grade social studies a few months ago. Third grade social studies was just out of league, it wasn’t interactive enough to hold his attention, and I’m pretty sure science would probably be the same way. The LA extensions aren’t really helpful, either. They need a science extensions!
The LA extensions is good for the first section of it, but after that it loses his attention too much. We use other sites as well, so I’m not worried about his not getting the material he needs, but after today he’s only going to be on T4L for language arts and math. Now, Josh is just getting started with T4L, so I’ll still be using it for him. But, only the math and language arts, again, because the science is too hard for a preschooler.

Using an online based curriculum has it’s down sides. Computer problems or internet issues, for example. But it sure beats hunting down books, paper, pencils, etc!!! Besides, T4L’s tech support is SO FAST!

I don’t know how I would have made it this semester w/ out T4L, especially these last few weeks.  I have had a dear friend come in and help me(actually I help her!) do some decluttering and organizing around the house.  I don’t know how school would have gotten done on those days she came(and even on days she didn’t!) were it not for T4L. There were many days when my dh oversaw everyone’s work.

T4L has really saved the day for me, but I have always wanted to go back to using Sonlight. T4L has given me the break and the boost that I have needed. I have done a few of the History readings. And I can actually picture myself cracking open more of the Sonlight books and reading them to the kids. Until then, I am still depending mostly on t4l for everything. And I do believe I will still do t4l for some subjects for at least 3 of my 5 students this upcoming school year.

My plan is to pay the few bucks to have our accounts held, so we don’t lose the records. I will take off at least a month.

I have been meaning to make the comment that I don’t feel a bunch of computers are needed to school more than one child as I like to oversee everyone’s lessons.My thoughts are that I might like to have one more computer, but I am definitely ok having just one computer for the 5 students that I have.

I’m looking for some ideas, maybe some good sites that are free, for this summer to just review what we’ve learned, so he doesn’t forget, but also have fun. He LOVES animals, so anything animal centered would be great.

I plan on doing a lot of baking with them since they both love to do that. I’m also wanting to do some simple experiments once a week, because Tim really loves science. We’re doing monthly studies on different cultures, and I think next month will be Native Americans, we’re just finishing up Italy.

If you haven’t tried it, we just adore youtube.com for videos that coincide with what we’re learning about. When we were learning about the Chinese New Year we watched their celebrations on there and were both mesmerized! I’m hoping to find some Native American dances on there, that would be great!

I am a homebody.  It is easier to be at home.  We get more done, school and otherwise, if we limit our time out of the house.

It helps that we only have one car.  

We do enjoy outside activities, but stick to ones right here in our small community, with occasional family and friend field trips. 

It works for us, but I still need a little support.  So, I have several forums I hang out on.

I have a couple homeschooling forums, a notebooking forum and T4L forums that I go to regularly.  I don’t always post on them, but I learn a lot from previous posts.

I have one homeschooling forum I have been a member of for 10 years.  This one is like family.  I post there daily.

I also have a couple of CHD heart mom support forums I am active on.  These are very important to me by keeping me informed and giving me a place to talk or vent with other heart moms.

I consider these forums, the ones I am actively posting on and the ones I am actively reading on, a big part of my overall support as a stay-at-homeschooling mom.

Do any of you have children who seem to struggle with the whole concept of Time4Learning?

My 10 year old loves what he’s learning, but he really dislikes to read.  We’ve tried Peedy, but while that was a big plus in the beginning, the novelty has worn off a bit.  The distortion of the voice is just too much for him to work around.

Lately, I’ve been sharing the reading with him.  He reads a paragraph, then I read one.

He is loving the History lessons and seems to get much more from it if I read along with him. 

I just thought I’d ask.  In some ways I feel he should be taking more responsibility, but I want him to love learning.