Starting Homeschooling

by Paula
(JHB, SA)

HI

My name is Paula (Jhb) - SA & we have just taken our 3 kids out of a pvt school to start homeschooling!! I have a son in grade 6, son in grade 4 & little girl (grade 1). As my two boys are struggling with English & Maths (seems something went wrong in their foundation phase) & of course the teachers don't really have the time nor inclination to try & help them, hence the decision to homeschool!

I just wanted to know if you know where I could get my hands on some "free" material for English and Mathematics guide (or remedial worksheets for grade 6 & 4 in both subjects) as I feel that to continue with all subjects until the remainder of the year would be pointless - I really feel that I should get them up to speed for the remainder of the year - basically just focus of their foundation!

I have employed a qualified teacher (who specialises in remedial too) - a God send as I believe she will really be able to see where they have gone wrong and get them up to the level for their age! Poor chaps only ever got negative feedback from school and their confidence level has really been affected!

I believe you also have weekly worksheets too - how can I get these?

Can you also advise on material for grade 1 for daughter (online free material) - until we have decided for all of them what curriculum we will order.

Do you also know of any home school social network community in Johannesburg where they can start making friends & get them involved in events/get togethers etc?

Any help would be appreciated!

Yours in our awesome Lord!

Blessings - Paula