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Question by juniper: What are the legal requirements for home schooling grade school age kids?
If I decide to home-school one or more of my children, what legal requirements do I have to meet in Illinois? One child is in 5th grade, the other would be in kindergarten next year. The reason would be the lack of quality education and quality teachers available where we live.

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Answer by hsmomlovinit
Here are the laws and regs for Illinois: http://hslda.org/laws/analysis/Illinois.pdf

Homeschools in IL are considered to be private schools; as long as you are educating your daughter according to her ability, and you keep appropriate records, you should be fine.

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Question by Tweety: What are some good home school curriculums for a sixth grade girl?
It is my first year to home school my daughter. She is very into art, music and role playing so I am looking for a curriculum that will inspire her to learn. I have heard Switched on School House is good but very expensive.
All wonderful helpful answers, thank you.

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Answer by Katie C
I have used Alpha Omega: both the Life Pacs and the Switched on School house curriculum. They really didn't work for my kids due to their learning styles. I currently use a mixture for my high school: Saxon math, Bob Jones World Geography, A-Beka English, Apologia science... I wouldn't say that any of these would inspire her artistically.

You might look into unit studies. You do have to do more work as far as planning but it allows you to center her learning around her favorite activities. You can study certain pieces of music and incorporate what was happening in history at the time the music was written, learn about levers/pulleys and other science things by studying how a piano or other instrument is made or used. Have her do a research paper or write an essay about a famous artist. Vocabulary and spelling can be pulled from plays / books she likes. I'm not very familiar with the different unit study publishers but you could try checking out homeschool curriculum sites for info.

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Brain Play Preschool - 1st Grade, 2nd Edition

• Compilation includes: Usborne¿s Animated First Thousand Words
• Transition Math
• I SPY Junior - Puppet Playhouse
• Disney¿s Magic Artist Deluxe CD-ROMs
• Scholastic Success with Brain Play workbook

Brain Play is a comprehensive learning system from Scholastic that develops vocabulary, early math, logic and creativity skills¿essential for children in Preschool through 1st Grade. This box-set compilation includes Usborne¿s Animated First Thousand Words, Transition Math, I SPY Junior: Puppet Playhouse, Disney¿s Magic Artist Deluxe CD-ROMs, and a Scholastic Success with Brain Play workbook. If you are serious about early childhood development, Scholastic and the Brain Play brand will not d

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Robeez Mini Shoez Kids' Home Run High Top,Denim,12-18 Months (5 M US Toddler)

• Easy on, stays on
• Flexible, cushioned insole
• Water repellant, non-slip sole
• APMA approved

Show off his sporty sense of style with these handsome Robeez™ sneakers. Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Soft leather and fabric upper with baseball appliqués at the side. Stretch laces with hook-and-loop closure for a comfortable and secure fit. Elasticized collar for extra comfort. Lightweight and flexible rubber outsoles make it easy to walk without being weighed down. Wipe clean with soft damp cloth. 2.00 oz. Product measur

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Question by #1Diva: Can I homeschool during the summer so my child can skip a grade or two?
I have an 11 yr. old stepson whose mother isn't very involved in his education(although he lives with her full time). Therefore he hasn't done very well in school and has failed twice, leaving him in the 3rd grade. I am wondering if there is a way to homeschool him this summer, so that when the new school year starts he'll be in at least the 5th if not the 6th instead of the 4th?

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Answer by BABE
if u want to torture the kid!

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Learn at Home, Grade K

American education publishing--an open door to education! Make home education an adventure that you and your child will treasure for a lifetime! With the Learn at Home series, you can be confident that you are providing your child with a quality education. Designed by experts in elementary education, this valuable resource covers a full school year in six curriculum areas--everything you need to teach your child at home. This comprehensive resource includes: 36 weeks of lesson plans Ins

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