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Everything posted by Beth in SW WA
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Me, either. I'm certainly an odd-man-out making my kids "suffer" through Latin studies while the rest of our homeschooling/unschooling friends are done w/ schoolwork by noon. I go back and read LLC by Drew (Plaid Dad), SWB's section on Latin and watch the Climbing Parnassus video by Tracie Lee Simmons AND I come her for affirmation. I know it is our destiny, at this juncture anyway. Latin has taken center stage in our homeschool -- and I like it that way. Thank you all for your feedback regarding LL. I ordered all the LL materials from Pullins yesterday (they matched Amazon's price for the CD) so I will be set to go next week. As for the Oerberg list, it is wonderful. I feel like I'm eavesdropping on geniuses having these truly intellectual discussions -- and I have no idea what they are saying. Homeschoolers are joining the Oerberg list and many conversations do apply to specific homeschool issues. Thanks again, gang. Have an awesome Saturday! :)
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Wow, a real "live" person who uses LL by itself! You are making me feel much better after sending the rather large check to The Potters School yesterday. Do you teach it yourself? What is your Latin background? You might regret responding to my query -- as I will probably be stalking you w/ more questions :) Thanks!!
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You must read The Magician's Nephew first!! You won't see the Professor in the proper light if you don't. Just my humble opinion :)
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Omnibus: How do you use it and...
Beth in SW WA replied to happykids's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Try this link from the old boards. It might take you awhile to read through it -- but it was a great conversation regarding Omnibus. Be sure and follow the link to the other conversation at the bottom. Enjoy! http://www.wtmboards.com/K8currOct232007/messages/199.html -
My ds is registered for Mr. Etter's secondary readings Omni 1 class. The primary reading class is full, I believe. I think there is still room in the secondary. We chose secondary for the reason Julie in GA mentioned. My ds will be 13 at the time of the class and he would not be ready for the level of reading in the primary set. We'll do that the following year perhaps. The secondary class will be a great intro to online education. I've heard Mr. Etter is fantastic. I am pre-reading the secondary books right now. Fascinating stuff!!
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A gentle proposal to moms of youngers.
Beth in SW WA replied to FloridaLisa's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Play? What's that? :) You are so right. I needed to hear this today. My baby is almost 13 and I don't know where the years have gone... Thanks, Lisa. This exhortation is well-received! -
Logic stage prep for Campbells' Biology?
Beth in SW WA replied to happygrrl's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
This is a great resource! Thanks for sharing :) -
Hilary, Is that the book w/ the black cover? All this Campbell talk had me thinking & researching. After a google search, I learned that Dr. Campbell died a few years ago -- at such a young age. Brilliant man! I read through many of his bios online. Here is an article about him after his death: http://www.newsroom.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/display.cgi?id=903
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What options do I have for pre-algebra?
Beth in SW WA replied to AmyCC's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
My sentiments exactly. Doc Mosely is wonderful! What's not to love about CD (besides the marathon-length lessons)? -
Thanks, gang. I'm SO setting this book aside until a much later date (if ever) :) I have my old high-school copy of War Of The Worlds and I downloaded the audio from Lit2Go today -- so he/we will start that tomorrow. Ds likes action, action and more action. Red Badge was way too much commentary for his liking. Thank you, hive mind!!