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These are some online classes that www.derekowens.com offers: Physical Science, Physics, Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus

Homeschooling Interview

What made you decide to homeschool your Children?

K: My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, her kindergarten year, and requires a lot of one on one instruction. Also my third daughter was born in May and I wanted to stay home with her.

G: My Mom and Dad are both ill and I needed the time flexibility to take care of them that homeschooling gives me. Christ centered education is our number desire for both of us.


Do you enjoy teaching your kids at home?
K: I Love It!!!!
G: Dido

What would you tell other parents considering the homeschooling option?
K and G: To be prayerful but not over think it. If you feel led to homeschool you probably meant to do it... Just do it


What are your favorite textbook brands?
K: Apologia, A beka , and  Sadlier Oxford
G: I prefer those books as well

What do you like best about homeschooling?
K: Being able to spend time with my children and get to know them in a way that i would have not been able to do if they were at school 8 hours a day.
G: Same viewpoint as K

If your child is struggling in math then you should try Khan Academy.--click to the left of the dashes

These are a few publishers that are produce excellent text books:                                                                                                 Abeka, Apologia, Memoria Press, Derek Owens, and Sadlier-Oxford.

Tip: When you are shopping for school supplies, look out for Common Core material. It is made up of things that are below your childs learning ability.

Field Trip Ideas

So here are some field trip ideas for the wonderful state of Georgia.

The Georgia Aquarium is a great place for ocean loving family's .They even have a special homeschooling deal.

The The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a wonderful museum in Atlanta.

The The High Museum of Art is a wonderful contemporary art museum located in downtown Atlanta.

The The national infantry museum is a great place to learn the history of those who fought for our freedom.

Welcome To Our Homeschooling Blog                 
           Our names are Grant and Catelyn and this year our moms are homeschooling us and our younger siblings. On this blog we will post valuable information about homeschooling. From textbooks and great books to read to great field trip ideas, you can learn a lot from this blog.