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TracyQ
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Posted: Oct 12 2007 at 4:49pm \| IP Logged

It sounds like you found a GREAT plan to undue some of your stress! And it sounds like you're a GREAT homeschooling mom! My only word of advice is slow down and smell the roses.......ENJOY the journey! God will reward you for answering YES like Mary did!

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Posted: Oct 13 2007 at 3:10am \| IP Logged

Tracy, thankyou for your much needed words

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I don't have much to add, and it sounds like you have a lovely plan, but I wanted to say "Hello" from a fellow Brit. Kathryn is right in that British four year olds are generally expected to do more academically than the average Pre-K kid in the US, so the pressure is on, isn't it? Also, home education is so much more "fringe" than in the US, so people tend to think you're a bit of a fruitcake to start with. The thing to remember is that with all the one-on-one focus and tailored-to-fit teaching, your little ones will learn so much in short, fun-filled periods of time. I hope your dh sees the fruit.

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Posted: Oct 15 2007 at 11:42am \| IP Logged

Katie wrote:

Also, home education is so much more "fringe" than in the US, so people tend to think you're a bit of a fruitcake to start with. .

that is soooooo true! I have prayed a lot about this, & I really believe that God is wanting my children to *play*
so, that is my main focus, now, but as well as free play, I am including maths play, etc etc

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