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Crystal Haber
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  • Blue Springs, MO
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Crystal Haber commented on Sheri Cobb's blog post One More Chapter - PLEASE!
"Everything I am finding on our library catalogue is a recording...is it a recording you listen to?"
Sep 6, 2010
Crystal Haber commented on Sheri Cobb's blog post One More Chapter - PLEASE!
"Ok, ya'll got my attention...what curriculum is this part of and is it a book that goes WITH the curriculum (such as Abeka readers) or is it is a book I can pick up at the library? If so, who is it by?"
Sep 5, 2010
Crystal Haber commented on Mary Friedeman's blog post Nervous...very nervous
"This makes me wonder a little bit too. This is only my first year of homeschooling. I have a 3rd grader that has been in public school since pre-school, and a kindergartener, as well as a VERY busy, attention demanding, tornado sweeping through…"
Aug 26, 2010
Crystal Haber commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"Thanks Misty. As much as I've heard about how busy or hard Abeka is...which initiall scared me to stay far away from them, I ended up going with them...maybe that is what God wanted for my children? I know they were by FAR the most expensive…"
Jun 9, 2010
Missy commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"God bless you Crystal for being obedient to the Lord. Your family will be blessed by your obedience. A Beka is a busy curriculum, but there are ways to deal with that. For example if you see that your child understands the concept, can…"
Jun 8, 2010
Kimberly Schult commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"After 17 years of homeschooling 5 kids, I've used tons of different cirriculums for different levels. I have used ABeka quite a bit throughout. I'm especially fond of their K-3.After that,I would switch to Saxon math. Also, unless your…"
May 28, 2010
Brenda Corrigan commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"I have been using Abeka for 4 years now. The phonics program is great, but slow down if you have to. When my first two got through the first grade, they were great readers for their age. I actually started Math with Saxon 1, and then straight into…"
May 27, 2010
Mary Wood commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"I began homeschooling my son in kindergarten. He was a bit immature, but we made it through Abeka math very well. The phonics were a bit beyond his abilities at the beginning, so I pulled back and then started first grade a month early with phonics…"
May 27, 2010
Crystal Haber replied to Crystal Haber's discussion Abeka...did I make the right choice? in the group New Homeschoolers
"Thank you everyone for your wonderful replies and encouragment :)"
May 27, 2010
Crystal Haber commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"Thanks everyone for your wonderful encouragement! God bless you all :)"
May 27, 2010
Crystal Haber replied to Crystal Haber's discussion Abeka...did I make the right choice? in the group New Homeschoolers
"Thanks :) "
May 27, 2010
Crystal Haber replied to Crystal Haber's discussion Abeka...did I make the right choice? in the group New Homeschoolers
"Thanks Jessica...that helps too :) "
May 27, 2010
vicki shepard commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"Well, Math-U-See is strickly a concept based curriculum, meaning they will study addition and subtraction for the whole year. It drove my right brained visual learner to tears, so we changed to Horizons Math which has a spiral approach. They teach 3…"
May 26, 2010
Sheila Brown commented on Crystal Haber's blog post Abeka...did I do the right thing?
"This was our first year home schooling and we have used Abeka and love it! Grades 3 and 5. As others have mentioned, I allow my older daughter to skip review wehn I see that she has not missed any problems and has the skill down. She goes at her own…"
May 26, 2010
Michelle Mathis replied to Crystal Haber's discussion Abeka...did I make the right choice? in the group New Homeschoolers
"Abeka wouldn't be as successful of a company as it is if people didn't like it and return to it year after year. It's one of the things that I'm considering for my kids too. Remember when someone has a good experience they tell…"
May 26, 2010
Jessica S. replied to Crystal Haber's discussion Abeka...did I make the right choice? in the group New Homeschoolers
"Here there Crystal!! Congratualtions on your decision to homeschool!! This is our first year of homeschooling....we feel the Lord has also blessed us and also BURDEN our hearts for our children's sake and take them out of DoDDs school... Our…"
May 26, 2010

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Do you educate at home?
Yes
If so, how many years?
1
How did you find the Homeschool Channel?
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Maybe Later

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Abeka...did I do the right thing?

Posted on May 26, 2010 at 10:57am 16 Comments

OK, so I have been preparing since around Christmas vacation, to homeschool this upcoming year, a 3rd grader and a kindergartener. I have looked at a lot of curriculums and was even offered to buy a My Father's World 3rd grade set from a friend for an unbelievably low price! I've looked around, read reviews, and decided to go with Abeka. The K5 plans don't really look that scary but the 3rd grade stuff does!

I've heard from numerous people and read numerous reviews that Abeka is 'hard',… Continue

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At 8:38am on July 15, 2010, Kendra White said…
Hey Crystal,

Thanks for reading my blogs! I am a homeschool graduate (not married yet,) so I don't have any homeschooling tips other than...

Remember why you're doing it and... no, you're not going to ruin your kid :) Also, God will give you everything you need and will equip you to accomplish whatever task He gives you!

You're going to fall in love with it! Blessings!
At 8:32am on May 31, 2010, Kendra White said…
Hey Crystal, thanks for joining the group Pure and Holy Passion! Today I am filming a session on Dating vrs. Courting. It won't be out for a while, but these are the kinds of videos and discussions you can find in this group. Check out the discussions and leave a comment!

Blessings,
Kendra :)
 
 
 

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