My friend who was straight from France, who I knew in New Jersey 20 years ago, was full of manners. The only time she wondered about the family she was with...was when they asked her to clean the a spot that in French, would mean "chimney". That was over the line...and not what they meant, anyway. All that she worried about from America, was getting fat:-) But she said lots of pleases & thank you. I try to be overly polite and didn't find her rude. And she helped and such when we did meals or whatever, together. Carrie:-) (So, I think you have a little spoiled one with you:-) Also, where in France is she from...I did hear some of those stories:-)

I have the barking dog book, too! You use it when you learn languages and it's just an almost dead art. Think of it as a puzzle, and maybe it won't be so bad! Carrie:-)

Drew feels familiar, but that's what fit... Has anyone purchased this? I saw it when I went back to Lulu to purchase my second copy of his other book. My friend saw mine and wanted a copy...and she won't go online.... Anyway, has anyone used this book? Thanks! Carrie:-)

Hey Susie, were you taught more like Spencerian Cursive? I think that's the most beautiful and what children learned to do, before adults learned that it was too hard:-) I believe that most other places teach cursive, until you need to do mapping in High School, which would mean that Americans may never need to print:-) Carrie:-)

http://www.swrtraining.com/id52.html Cursive First, is non-consumable... "While Cursive First was written to coordinate with Spell to Write and Read, many teachers using other phonics or reading programs are discovering the benefits of this penmanship method and are using it along with their other curricula. It is recommended that teachers who are not using SWR at least have the 70 Basic Phonogram Cards since these are needed to make Cursive First a complete set for non-SWR users. If you are purchasing the SWR Core Teacher's Kit, your phonogram cards are already included. Cursive First $15.00 Cursive First & 70 Basic Phonogram Cards $26.00 Save $2 when purchased as a set " And, I'd buy the little clock stamp, too, which is $5, I think?? Another nice cursive program is Memoria Press' http://memoriapress.com/descriptions/Copy-Books.html They've recently started to offer cursive as a good program for younger students.

:lurk5: Just wanted to make sure everyone who's doing CC knows we're here:-)

I'm not sure what kind of Laminator that you are planning to purchase, but we've loved our GBC Heatseal H400. I think they're available at Staples. Also, you know that you can get a teacher's card at Staples, right? Here's the other thing OregonLam.com has the bestest prices ever and a flat shipping charge of $5.95, I think. They also have combs for a comb binder, which I use all the time. So, if I had money after my laminator, a good comb binder might be my next purchase. Carrie:-)

I'm totally sold on it! I purchase Cursive First, which is an easy cursive to use. That being said, my son is only 5, so right now...he's more into copying everyone else. I have told him that writing is a privilege and though he can copy the words, he must use the correct formation. Of course, it doesn't help that he has 3 sisters that print! urghhhhhh!!! But, Cursive First makes a great argument for the correlation between phonics, blending letters together as they connect....and the drop of cursive for printing around the time of starting to teach sight words...instead of phonics... Carrie:-)

I don't want our 16 yr old to drive yet, different reasons, but still....There's a learning curve, but if they're older and careful...I think it's a great idea. If it were my decision, I'd have my kids wait until 18 or so. That's how I feel the law should be, actually. It's a loaded weapon, and I think with age comes some maturity. (And yes, I was too young for driver's ed(I was one day too young, and my mom was late for registration..anywayI never asked....I got my license right after 16) And, I really want to have lots of info about defensive driving...and I'm scared to death of my kids drinking and driving...no real reason I should be...I have responsible kids..... Ok, So I'm paranoid...but 18 years old sounds good:-) Carrie:-) Who lives right by the highschool and warns my kids of the crazy drivers who are putting on make-up, talking on the phone, eating, and starting and braking hard...all while driving down our street...No joke...every day...all school year! Lucky Us!

Does anyone have a line up for SOTW, for Classical Conversations' Cycle One? I would love to have a copy of you schedule. I would also welcome line-ups for any other popular curriculums with CC. I'm trying to get a jump start on next year. Thanks! Carrie :tongue_smilie:

This thread makes me laugh. As a child, I was not allowed to say...crap, pee, poop,(had to use the real names...embarrassed me!) no cursing at all....I could say dang or darn as a teen. Of course, I always thought/think it's funny that my mom doesn't think twice about saying that someone screwed her over. "It's not a bad word! " I went through cursing as a young adult...and resort to it occasionally as an adult....BUT, not often, and I try not to.. (My favorite thing to say is "I don't give a flying fig..." Is that bad? :-) Carrie:-)

Oops, I didn't see yours first Apiphobic, Maybe I should copy your response (with no name:-) and send it to everyone who sends me one of those emails...with my email in full view! And, if they don't respond, I could send it to their whole list! Carrie:-)

What I don't like is when people don't know to do Blind CCs when they are sending them out... Carrie:-)

The ONLY people who can get away with this, outside of people you'd assume would use those names like parents and such, are Southern Phone Operators. I love being their "hon" as long as they get me my phone number..... "I've told people that, too. I only like "hon" when it's the Phone Operator in a place like Georgia!" Carrie:-)

My 3rd grader started LCI with her 6th grade and 9th grade sisters and grandma. She did just fine in 3rd with my mom spending extra time with her. That's probably the earliest I would have started her with written. Here's the funny part. We started saying the Table Blessing at night, and my son (at 3) demanded that his sisters say each part as he copied them.... Three nights later, I saw him jumping on the couch shouting the prayer. I shouted to the girls to come and listen. In 3 nights he had memorized the prayer in Latin...so obviously, I'm saying you should think of letting/having any young children listen to you practicing your oral Latin:-) Carrie:-)

I would crack 'em into a bigger bowl,,,and crack one egg into another bowl...and keep adding to the big bowl...unless there's a problem...and use them. You can keep eggs out for way over a week, as long as the film isn't washed off, right? And, if you have a dog..and don't want to eat them...I'd either feed them raw, or if you have a problem with that...kinda soft scramble...and feed them to the dog... Carrie:-0

Good for you! That's Incredible! Special Student...Special Tutor, sounds like and incredible combination to me! Carrie:-)

My mom has had her Bosch since my brother was just a wee boy:-) He's 30 now. (So 25+ years) And, she has a mill that is a Whisper Mill. She has faithfully used them throughout the years. And, the mill she can use for Oat Groats, to mill for Oat flour...and I make the yummies Oat Crepes...with Kefir and eggs...and arrowroot pwd...Just the best. No family member of mine, but I like pointing people to the Urban Homemaker, as she is/was a homeschooler...and her husband has recently died.... Carrie:-)

Rose..... Oh, I'm bummed! I didn't read this well enough and went to see what your twittering was all about. I didn't even know the word! WHAT am I missing out on.... And then I clicked on the twittering button, and it's protected! SO, you twitter in privacy! If only I had read the post well, I would have known.... Carrie :tongue_smilie:

I would say that The Message or others like this take most value from the Bible, since there translations are so poor. Never would this be allowed for a secular book. My dad, who is fluent in the original languages and has a degree in Theology...considers the KJV, NKJV and a few others like this, to be good translations. Although, he does answer, "What translations do you read?" with a smile and a "I prefer to read it in Greek and Hebrew." Then another smile and his answer. He's so excited that my daughters are doing Latin and will move on to Greek,next. Anyway, with that being said, I read the NKJV, but wouldn't encourage some books....but Song of Solomon and such, wouldn't be the one that my little kids even start to read.... I'm sure that the KJV has more literary value...but I just don't enjoy it.... And of course, earlier translations of the KJV would be near to impossible for us to read! Carrie:-) PS, even in Sweden, in public Montessori's they do some Bible studies...Our family came...and they are surely secular...and he was explaining this about his studies...

I bet that intelligence wise, your child is right up to speed. Is this right? If so, just because the reading level isn't up to what it could be, doesn't mean that what they're learning should be below grade level, right? My 5th grader loves SOTW and our library has the volume that we're doing. It's great, because it gives her something to listen to, and she's learning tons. Also, the guy who reads this, has his own cds about people like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Even my husband listened to these on the way to work. At least for History, these would be great! And then how about cds for math about different basics facts? Carrie:-)

I would ask the school to show him that his bag is in the fridge. Surely they have a teacher's fridge or something that wouldn't be in the cafeteria. They make SO many concessions for children now, that I would ask the school to work with you on this. Carrie:-)

It would depend on what behaviour. If it's something you think is linked to a LD, then maybe. But, I really never thought that my DR would know more than me, since his kids were little bitty. Carrie;-)

Hey Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has had good or bad experience with this series? Also, did you do it with just your family or in a group. Thanks! Carrie:-)

HI There, Share my life with her. I was homeschooled; of course this was before we knew about a Classical Education. I wouldn't have wanted to work hard enough for Latin or Greek, but all the books weren't presented to me.( my poor parents were frustrated with me.) I did have some books that I read, that I had no idea were considered really good books.(otherwise, I'm not sure I would have read them...) In the last few years, I've realized that I did achieve more of an education than I previously thought. But, it wasn't what I could have done, had I tried. I always thought that I was going to be married and have children. I was 30 before this happened. I should have had a plan B or at least a plan until it happened. Have her visualize her life when she's married and her husband and friends are talking about different subjects. Wouldn't it be nice to have a stored knowledge to share, reflect on, or know when they are totally wrong? How about when she's a mother and her children are talking about college. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to talk about her college experience? How about if she'd like to contribute financially due to unforeseen circumstances? I would point to the fact that it's just as important to obtain knowledge and wisdom, as it is to be able to present a lovely dinner. You can eat almost anything and survive. BUT, it's so much nicer with lovely napkins, beautiful salads....etc. Maybe she can't get into what you're having her study. Even if she just listens to audio cds....SOTW and other such sources. Sounds like you're a Christian... The Moody Science DVDs and Intelligent Design DVDs Please tell her to think about how it's going to be when she's homeschooling her own children. You always learn with your children, but it's nicer to have a firm foundation. Carrie:-)