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system: You are Sharon Davis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to ``Laurene Wells`` about "RE: spelling".

They wrote:
>passenger) write down words they see misspelled on signs.  You'd be amazed
>how
>many ENTREPRENEURS misspell words on their own sign boards!  One example
>locally is a Jiffy Mart type place that spelled Capuccino "Capachino".
>is a deterrent to business in my opinion.  I realize there are a few
>variations on the word, but that definitely is NOT one of them!  Anyway,

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assistant: That
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Quick interjection...
A business I drive by frequently had "Fitlep" Queen on the reader board
for months. (I knew it had to be Filter Queen, it was a vacuum repair
shop.)   Finally I called the owner- I couldn't stand it anymore.  He
laughed and told me it was intentional for the very reason I was
calling.  It caught most  people's eye  and was more effective than
spelling it correctly.
Sharon
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system: You are Alinda Harrison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Amber Floyd about "why can't ---- read???".

They wrote:
>     Think of the kind of book that you would give sophistocated 14 year
> old.  Now make the reading dificulty Suess.  Ugg!  What we have done is

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assistant: RE: why can't ---- read???
BY: Amber Floyd to Alinda Harrison on Mon May 13 1996 14:33:30
Actually, I have several Dr. Suess books that I bought before my children
were old enough to appreciate them... so I can read them :) Dr. Suess is one
of my favorite authors. Once you get past the "Hop on Pop" type books, there
are several he wrote with quite mature themes. He was fond of making social
comments with his writing...some may be a good starting point for discussions
on morality, ecology, ect.
                               ...peace...
                               Alinda Sue...
system: You are Sharon Davis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Theresa Merkling about "unit study".

They wrote:
TM>Perhaps you would start with the Indians that were native to the
>area you live in.  Choose one group, learn about their culture and
>lifestyle.  See if any still exist.  If so, see about arranging a
>visit/interview with one or more. . . where do you live, anyway?  I
>think I missed your intro.  How many/old are your child/ren?  I have
>3 girls: 8, 4, 1.  Very busy around here.  When I was in grade
>school in NJ we learned about the Leni Lenape.  They were a tribe
>native to our area.  There are often even Indian repro villages to
>visit if you're lucky. . . Learn Indian hand signals.  Food prep
>ideas.  Make a teepee or wigwam if possible.  Camp out in it?  Too
>many possibilities!  If she's still interested in Indians after you
>learn about your local tribe expand the study.   Be sure to get some
>history in either with biographies or studies of the treatment the
>Indians here received throughout history.  Good luck!

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assistant: We have only one child.  Caitlyn is 7.  We live in western WA.  We have
a local tribe.  I hadn't thought so specifically to isolate "our" tribe.
I already have a call in to the tribal administration.  Thanks!!  I
guess I was thinking too broad of a category.  That's where this echo
comes in so helpful!  (Although I think it has become rather chatty of
late.)
Tell me more about the Weaver program. There used to be references here
about it, but I don't know a thing about it.  How does it contrast with
Konos and why are you wanting Konos?  I agree with you about canned
curriculum.  I never bought an entire curriculum.  I consider WAY too
expensive.  I believe if you provide your child with an enriching
environment with lots of love and lots of books, lots of things to do
and places to go, you can develop your own studies to suit you child.
That said, how is spelling going for your youngun's??  We spend about 10
minutes 2 or  3 times a week on it but she balks every time.  Of course
I don't have a weekly spelling list but I'm beginning to think I need to
create something that corresponds with the phonics program we use.
Take care and, again, thanks for the valuable input into our Indian
study.
Sharon
 * OLX 2.1 TD * Do not steal from your children by making their life easy
system: You are Colleen Allen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Woodard about ""Christian" History".

They wrote:
KW>GT>BL> all slanted, but Will really gets in a dither. It
KW>GT>BL> really annoys him that
KW>GT>BL> this is so "wrong"! I didn't know how history could be slanted from
KW>GT>BL> "Christian" viewpoint, but now that I see it, it really makes me
KW>GT>BL> about the term "Christian".
KW>GT>Too true, and unfortunately all too common when dealing with 'Christian
KW>GT>education'.    It's people like these (A Beka) that give the whole
KW>GT>homeschooling movement a bad name.
KW>To Glen and Barb and everyone else who might be using a Christian
KW>textbook.
KW>If a Christian textbook did not use the Bible as the source of ultimate
KW>authority, it wouldn't be worth the paper it is written on to those of
KW>us who are Christians.
KW>How can you expect anything less? I would expect no less from sources

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Dear Ken,
   Amen and Amen.
                                  In Christ,
                                  Colleen
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 X SLMR 2.1a X Life is a lot easier if you read the Documentation.
system: You are Colleen Allen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Glen Todd about ""Christian" History".

They wrote:
GT>Bright the day, Barb!
GT>Friday May 03 1996 17:12, Barb Luongo wrote to Eileen O'Croinan:
GT>BL>  I'm not sure if this is what you are interested in knowing, or not...
GT>BL>  we recently bought a bunch of A Beka books for Will. I had looked
GT>BL>  through them but apparently not enough. In the beginning of the World
GT>BL>  History and Cultures book, it tells us that humans started in 4000
GT>BL>  because the bible says so, and then does quite a bit of "history" in
GT>BL>  the next 2 chapters based on biblical "sons begetting sons", etc.
GT>BL> I can deal with it, knowing that the dinosaurs *Did* exist, and this
GT>BL> all slanted, but Will really gets in a dither. It really annoys him
GT>BL> this is so "wrong"! I didn't know how history could be slanted from a
GT>BL> "Christian" viewpoint, but now that I see it, it really makes me
GT>BL> about the term "Christian".
GT>Too true, and unfortunately all too common when dealing with 'Christian
GT>education'.    It's people like these (A Beka) that give
GT>the whole homeschooling movement a bad name.

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    Is this the humunism religion being pushed here? Where's the
    moderator?
                               Colleen
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system: You are Joe Chancellor, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Texas Home Schooling Laws".

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assistant: Does anyone know what the requirements and restrictions are, if any, on
home schooling ones child in the State of Texas.  My child is 3 and we
are already starting to shop around and trying to make a good decision
on curriculums etc. and had expected to "just start home schooling". My
brother has removed his child from school and let them know that he
plans to home school his children and has now received papers from the
school saying that he needs to pick a curriculum and keep them informed
on his progress.  I find this very disturbing and totalitarian. I WILL
NOT be pleased with any situation where I have to keep THE STATE
informed of my childs educational progress. This is not RUSSIA.....is
it?  Is this just because my brothers child has already been "in the
system" or may I look forward to Storm Troopers trying to require
progress reports be given to the very system I am trying to rescue my
child from.  If anyone could give me some information on this subject as
pertains to Texas Law I would appreciate it very much. Also if anyone
would know of a good place to shop for different home school curriculums
in the North West Houston area. I would like to start looking at a few
of them more closely. And I have also seen mentioned in this echo people
who home school but do not use "pre-packaged" material....very
interesting....How does one put each grade level together....how does
one decide what will and will not be taught and then where are those
resources needed to teach these things gotten from? Many many many
questions....But I love my kids and I am willing to spend the time...I
hope some of you could spare me some of your precious time and help me
out a little
Thanks
Joe
system: You are Donna Ransdell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Regina Finan about "hi".

They wrote:
>  Maybe you could go to a homeschool conference?  That
> may help you decide
>  what you could do or maybe a private school if you
> can afford it?  I had

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assistant: I did go to a homeschool conference, about three weekends ago. I enjoyed it
much. A private school IS a possibility at this point (long story, and not
within the scope of this echo to describe right now), but we are still
waiting to make any decisions.
                                 -donna
system: You are Pat Mukai, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Ransdell about "ANOTHER GREAT BOOK".

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assistant: Many thanks for info on the "Quake" book. Lived thru several big quakes
in the LA area. Have a home in the antelope valley near the San Andres
fault but working in Hawaii. Take Care. Tnx again.
system: You are Alinda Harrison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sharon Davis about "unit study".

They wrote:
> We have only one child.  Caitlyn is 7.  We live in western WA.  We have
> a local tribe.  I hadn't thought so specifically to isolate "our" tribe.
> I already have a call in to the tribal administration.  Thanks!!  I
> guess I was thinking too broad of a category.  That's where this echo
> comes in so helpful!  (Although I think it has become rather chatty of

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assistant: RE: unit study
BY: Sharon Davis to Theresa Merkling on Tue May 14 1996 23:03:00
Hey! I just noticed from your tagline that you're in Parkland! Cool :)
So the tribe you contacted was the Puyallups or the Mukelteos? What did you
find out? Do they have a tribal museum or cultural center open to the public
that we can take the kids to?
Also, do you belong to any homeschool support groups in the area? I have a
couple lists, but everything seems to be in Seattle :-/ I'm relatively new to
the homeschooling area...I'll be starting this summer with a couple of my
girls. I've been to the Tacoma School District homeschooling office and they
put me in touch with the state orginization...again, in Seattle. I prefer
talking to real people, not a voice on the phone.
You can contact me here, or if you want to contact me directly, my husband
nd
 I are sysops of The Aurora BBS...the number is in the TABBS list (just so
this doesn't seem like a shameless advertisement<G>).
I'm glad to find someone so close :)
                                    ...peace...
                                    Alinda Sue...
BTW for reference, we (my hubby and I, 5 kids, 4 cats, 2 dogs, and my
sister-in-law) live off of 38th St in Tacoma.  ash
system: You are Emil Therianos, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "question".

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assistant: Has anyone heard of something called a "Certificate of Mastery?"  I
heard on a radio talk program that it is supposed to be replacing the
high school diploma.  I don't know if this has been started or if it was
only proposed.  Does anyone (especially teachers in public schools) know
anything about this?  What are the requirements supposed to be to get
the Certificate of Mastery?
         Thanks,
              Emil Therianos
system: You are Michael Lodico, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Ransdell about "RE: BIASED TEXTBOOKS".

They wrote:
DR> The majority of textbooks available have a bias of some type. I
DR> examined a lot of history textbooks over the years as a teacher, and
DR> then more recently as a prospective homeschooler. Every book I see has
DR> a bias. It either has a public bias (lots of mention of women in
DR> history but giving a lot less space to the men in history, or leaving
DR> out the Red Scare of the 1950s, or leaving out quite a bit else of
DR> important history), or a religious bias. It would be difficult not to
DR> have any sort of bias, because we're all humans. It's part of human
DR> nature.

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assistant: On 10 May 96 04:07pm, Donna Ransdell wrote to Glen Todd:
Donna what have you found to be the least biased History book and
historically accurate?
see ya
Mike
... Anything not nailed down is a dog toy.
 * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 289
 * Silver Xpress V4.01
system: You are Glen Todd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Colleen Allen about ""Christian" History".

They wrote:
GT>BL>> is all slanted, but Will really gets in a dither. It really annoys
GT>BL>> him that this is so "wrong"! I didn't know how history could be
GT>BL>> slanted from a "Christian" viewpoint, but now that I see it, it
GT>BL>> really makes me wonder about the term "Christian".
GT>> Too true, and unfortunately all too common when dealing with 'Christian
GT>> education'.    It's people like these (A Beka) that give
GT>> the whole homeschooling movement a bad name.
CA>     Is this the humunism religion being pushed here? Where's the
CA>     moderator?

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assistant: Bright the day, Colleen!
Tuesday May 14 1996 10:00, Colleen Allen wrote to Glen Todd:
What on _Earth_ are you talking about?   I don't see any reference to
'humanism' (whatever that is), but the discussion was of some textbooks that
contained blatantly inaccurate information.   Seems on topic to me.
                                        Wind to thy wings,
                                                        Glen
... Cry "Bother!" and let loose the four poohs of the Apocalypse.
system: You are Glen Todd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Eileen O'Croinan about "New friends".

They wrote:
EOC> My stepdaughter hosted a sleepover for her b-day last year, and learned
EOC> the hard way why you don't discuss religion with members of other
EOC> faiths... She's a (heathenishly) headstrong little pagan, and two of her
EOC> three guests tried to convert her -- one even had a pocket Bible.

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assistant: Bright the day, Eileen!
Tuesday May 14 1996 21:20, Eileen O'Croinan wrote to Regina Finan:
Good for her.
How deep did the blood get?{g}
                                        Wind to thy wings,
                                                        Glen
... One modem said to another: "Hey, you've got a nice baud!"
system: You are Glen Todd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Eileen O'Croinan about "New friends".

They wrote:
EOC> My stepdaughter hosted a sleepover for her b-day last year, and learned
EOC> the hard way why you don't discuss religion with members of other
EOC> faiths... She's a (heathenishly) headstrong little pagan, and two of her
EOC> three guests tried to convert her -- one even had a pocket Bible.

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assistant: Bright the day, Eileen!
Tuesday May 14 1996 21:20, Eileen O'Croinan wrote to Regina Finan:
In that case I'd say that _they_ were definitely the ones that were out of
order, not her.
                                        Wind to thy wings,
                                                        Glen
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system: You are Theresa Merkling, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Alinda Harrison about "space unit".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Alinda Harrison to Theresa Merkling <=-
> BE sure to write to NASA!  They sent me a box! of great stuff on all
> aspects of space.  I mean, lesson plans, project sheets, etc, etc,
> etc!  Awesome resources!  Your tax dollars hard at work!  TTYL!
AH> Do you still have the address for that? What did it cost? Did you just
AH> tell them you were homeschooling or that you were a teacher? Any info
AH> will be appreciated. Thanks.

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assistant: I'll have to get back to you with that later. . . I got the address
from a book "Free Stuff for Teachers."  When I write for materials I
use my computer to generate letterhead.  I consider myself a teacher
even if there are only 3 students at my school.  The materials from
NASA are free (well, probably our tax dollars pay for them) but
since my children are denied those dollars by my choice to
homeschool, I guess we're somewhat entitled as well.  I hesititate
to continue this dialog, though, after seeing what happened with the
Abeka discussion.  I'll post the address as soon as I relocate the
materials.  We have a move coming up shortly and my stuff is in
turmoil again.  TTYL!
   Theresa
... If I learn by mistakes, I'm getting a FABULOUS education.
system: You are ``Laurene Wells``, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Homeschool workshop in Newberg,  OR".

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assistant: Of general interest.
   There is going to be a Homeschool Workshop at the Newebrg Public Library
n
Thursday May 23rd at 6:30 pm.  Facilitated by Susan A. Beck.  "Learn the
egan
requirements, find out about practical ideas and resources for teaching at
home, and ask questions o someone with experience."  I'm going to try to be
there, children allowing.
-The Zookeeper
system: You are Amber Floyd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ruth Leblanc about "why can't ---- read???".

They wrote:
>> I think we are in agreement here. Stay tuned for further discussion.

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assistant: Looking forward to it.  In adition to Tamara's difficulty in learing
arbitrary rules, she has visual and auditory dyslexia, and is ADD.   And
now, she is also a READER!  Yaaay!
                                            Amber
system: You are Amber Floyd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Alinda Harrison about "why can't ---- read???".

They wrote:
>> Actually, I have several Dr. Suess books that I bought before my children
>> were old enough to appreciate them... so I can read them :) Dr. Suess is

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assistant: I have always thought of hism as more poetry than prose.  That isn't
a criticism, I LOVE poetry, manybe that's something I should consider.
Poetry, in general fits Tamara's reading needs very well.
                                                      Amber
system: You are Amber Floyd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Eileen O'Croinan about "New friends".

They wrote:
>> bullying by the kids who are unattended...  If your kids can behave
>> themselves in school with a diagnosis of ADHD, I think the diagnosis is
>> inaccurate.  Are you working during school hours?

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assistant: Tam always did.  But I am begining to doubt that (H) in her diagnosis
more and more.  The only time she is realy active is when she is anxious.
 When she is relaxing, she colors, draws, does paper cutting, and otehr
very sedintary thigns.
                                                 Amber
system: You are John Black, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Home Schooling message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Ransdell about "hi".

They wrote:
-> I always forget that the rest of the continent is not necessarily
-> enjoying the same weather we are...it was in the 90s today....the
-> windows are *still* open at 7:30pm....

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assistant: Hi Donna
WOW, sounds hot!!! We are having a really warm day today at 60 F. For
this time of year, this is quite warm. Its usually in the 50s in May. We
do get some warmer days towards June, but not usually this early in the
month. We are very aware of how dramatically different the climates
are, as we see them on the weather station daily! Its good to make sure
the kids know what other people are getting. You have to keep them aware
of not only weather, but politcal climates as well. We have relative
peace here in North America, but that is not the case elsewhere, and is
even changing here, with an increase in terrorism.
My husbands subscription will run out any day now, so if I disappear,
you'll now why. I may get a new one myself, as I use it most. It would
make a nice birthday gift, (this Friday!) but I doubt they'll think of
it. Oh well, maybe I'll get it myself, maybe not. I would rather spend
the money on the internet. This local Board is not all that great, and
we have a real stickler sysop who thinks families shouldn't share the
access. In other words, Melissa and I shouldn't be allowed to be on here
at all. I think that's rather ridiculous, when John bought it so we
could all use it. I can see problems in areas of unauthorized use, but
he knows this is authorized! Anyway, the money would probably be better
spent elsewhere. Bye for now, and keep in touch while you still can! I
have less than 2 weeks left!
Marge B-)