And one more golden oldie:
One of the Mom's from the Davidson homeschooling list wanted me to pass this along to you -
One source that was a lifeline before we were able to hook into DITD
was TAGMAX. This list is for parents homeschooling their gifted children.
It runs the gamut from gt to pg and is an amazing resource!
http://listserv.icors.org/archives/tagmax.htmlAnother option is to take a look at the links offered by
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org under mailing lists.
These were a mind and life saver for us!
Love and More Love,
Trinity
Once your son turns 5, apply to the YSP program because there is an amazing and active homescool list there. Back in January I posted to there the question of "where do I go to learn more" and got the above responces.
I also strongly encourage you to prowl around for the local homeschoolers. They may be receptive or not, but one of the main reasons besides religion that people homeschool is that they children are "highly able learners" - I wouldn't nescessarily use the "g" word, but talk just like BK suggested about "his learning needs" and "what works for him."
Our library has a whole shelf of books for homeschooling parents, yours may also. At this stage, I would certainly consider Holt's "unschooling" approach. You don't have to stress yourself out and worry about "making the most" of homeschooling. Just by protecting your child from a "bad fit" classroom you are way ahead of the game. Ask yourself if you really believe that your son is motivated to learn all on his own. If it's true, why not let him guide you this year?
Love and More Love,
Trinity
