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Bethany
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I was planning on starting out new school year on Monday, August 4. My oldest is 6 and I already have the first 12 weeks planned. I thought of starting early because there was a chance we would be moving this fall. Well, it looks like the move is pretty certain and I could be off looking for a new house by the end of August and moving in September or early October.
Since she is only 6, I don't feel a great need to push it and thought it might be easier to wait until later October or November to try to accomplish our more formal work. Moving can be so stressful and time consuming that I know we won't be consistent enough in some areas (mainly reading). I don't want us to both get frustrated and worn out.
So should I wait or go ahead and get started as best we can?
Oh, and my parents are also staying with us during this time because they sold their house and are waiting for us to move so they can be nearby.
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This is only what *I* would do (or try to do, LOL) - looking at the ages of your kids, I have several similar ages...
I probably wouldn't start full swing now. BUT, I always feel like I'm "itching" to get started and do *something* -- and then guilty much later in the year when the inevitable happens (like losing 2 months of school due to moving, or pregancy, etc). So if I were in your situation I would pick one or two areas that I'd like to get a head start on, and just do those. Fun things, or a fun thing and a more "schooly" thing. If your parents are the helpful sort, maybe they could do one thing (like art lessons or any talent they might have) and you do something else. If MY parents were living in my house I would make them do all of it to keep them out of my hair, LOL!   )
That way, you are ahead on those things and can ease up on them later after your move, when you add in other things. And you are right, she IS six, you don't have to do much or worry much (but I know some states require more than others).
But again, this is just what I am thinking, I don't think there is anything wrong with just taking off until after the move! 
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Bethany, I am a pretty relaxed homeschooler as it is, especially with younger kids. I would advise you to wait. Especially with something complex like reading, you don't want to get started just to have to put it on hold for months.
That doesn't mean you can't start anything, just make it light and fun. Lots of picture books and workbooks that she can have fun with. Who knows, maybe she will take off reading on her own. Wouldn't that be an asset while you are busy with the move?!
I would say relax, have fun and follow her lead. You have so much time ahead to get serious.
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Right now, we're in the middle of a move. We're staying with my parents while dh is in training. Afterwards, which will be in Sept, we'll make our move to our new base in Jersey. We've been doing school all summer long since we school year round but as soon as dh gets back, we'll stop until we are settled in the new house. I'm thinking it will be around the end of Oct. before we start school again.
So, my advice is to wait. My dc are around the same age as your dd. Dd1 is about to be 7yo and dd2 is turning 6yo soon. I definitely consider myself a very relaxed homeschooler.
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