https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:31:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776518 Sun, 12 May 2013 17:14:50 +0000 kjpugs 776518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom is a teacher, and I know she must have. Moreso when we were younger. I remember once waking up and everything in our house- EVERYTHING- was labeled. It was probably more for my sister (I could read all of them! I know she was still learning.) But I remember realizing then that it was helpful to bringing learning home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776495 Sun, 12 May 2013 16:34:14 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 776495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some workbooks and such near the end of summer a few years. And they practised reading and math with us as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776490 Sun, 12 May 2013 16:25:44 +0000 sera_87 776490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just read. I'd take out 20+ books a week and just read them all. And I was only allowed so many "trash" (saddle club anyone?) vs actual books. </p> <p>Other than that, lots of museums and trips to plays and ballets and musicals. We also played the violin and listened to a lot of classical &amp; fiddle. Always played at least 1 sport.</p> <p>My sister needed a wack load more intervention that I did, so my mom gave a lot more focus towards her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776335 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:04:01 +0000 knittylady 776335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not really. We went to fun places like Plymouth Plantation and museums, but never anything else. For example I didn't know prep courses for the SAT's existed.... Oops. I wish they had been stricter, even though at the time I thought it was awesome. Oops again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776333 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:16 +0000 Weagle 776333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They did, but not really for science or math. We traveled a lot, so that was extra helpful in supplementing my education as a child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776291 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:59:38 +0000 immabeetoo 776291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope but I was a big nerd on my own and we spent a lot of time at the library. Otherwise I was playing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776283 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:52:58 +0000 Lindsay05 776283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not. My parents were happy if I made it to school! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776281 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:51:10 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 776281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kumon and Sylvan Learning Center for math<br /> Spanish lessons at the community center<br /> Summer camp was always an academic focus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776152 Sun, 12 May 2013 09:54:50 +0000 Bookish 776152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, we had extra homework all year long and during the summer. She'd buy little textbooks and have us work through them. I wasn't really a fan, although I'm sure it did help! I've been debating on whether to do the same with LO, although since I will be a WOHM, It'll be more along the lines of sending her to an educational camp and taking her to museums/cultural activities, which I think are just as educational! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776146 Sun, 12 May 2013 09:52:00 +0000 CarrieLouWho 776146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not so much with textbooks or flash cards, but mom always took me to the library &amp; we went to lots of museums, historical sites and zoos. I loved it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776115 Sun, 12 May 2013 09:18:40 +0000 spaniellove 776115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did Kumon (also hated it) and went to a summer program similar to CTY for a few years. But as much as my parents emphasized academics, I spent most of my non-classroom time playing sports! Thank goodness because I would have gone crazy being more holed up with books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776091 Sun, 12 May 2013 08:34:03 +0000 Andrea 776091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not too much. I had a tutor to get me through the exam, essay, and interview for my high school and I took SAT prep. I think that's about it. </p> <p>I definitely want to supplement for my LO but not with books necessarily. There are so many things to learn outside of a textbook. I want them to learn a lot of things from being outdoors, traveling, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776082 Sun, 12 May 2013 08:25:18 +0000 matador84 776082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I did Kumon math (hated it) and always got us flashcards and games from the teacher store. A lot of them I still have and use in my own classroom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-parents-supplement-your-education-outside-of-the-classroom#post-776028 Sun, 12 May 2013 07:31:09 +0000 mrbee 776028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a lot of supplementary education... we'd buy extra textbooks, make flashcards, and do projects. We thought it was a lot of fun! Plus it really helped me in school... I definitely want to get the kids hooked on learning!! We'll see how it goes...</p> <p>Did your parents supplement your education outside of the classroom? </p>