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Math: MM6
Science: General Science or Anatomy/Physiology at co-op + interest led at home
Language Arts:
Megawords
Igniting Your Writing II + Jump In (slowly)
Analytical Grammar Mechanics
Reading wonderful books independently and as a family, and continuing 'audiobooks over lunch'
Spanish: Spanish tutor, Rocket Languages, immersion every Sunday at our Spanish-speaking church
History: Ancients using Beautiful Feet + Human Odyssey, Oxford University Press books as spines
Geography: Visits to Africa - SCM
Art: Classes with Grandma over ZOOM - she is an artist and retired art teacher
Extras: STEM class at co-op, PE, Piano lessons, ukulele, Trail Life, leatherworking classes at a local leather supply store
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I would love to hear from anyone who has utilized Vita Beata discussion groups with their middle school/high school age students. I'm specifically interested in the literature groups.
What was your experience? Did you feel that the groups (or MP guides, for that matter) added to your student's understanding or enthusiasm for the books? How much of the group time is directed by the moderator vs. student discussion?
I have never used anything from Memoria Press, but am considering using some MP literature guides + Teaching the Classics with some of our history lit selections this year. Experience with either of these?? Thank you!
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I would love to hear from anyone who has utilized Vita Beata discussion groups with their middle school/high school age students. I'm specifically interested in the literature groups.
What was your experience? Did you feel that the groups (or MP guides, for that matter) added to your student's understanding or enthusiasm for the books? How much of the group time is directed by the moderator vs. student discussion?
I have never used anything from Memoria Press, but am considering using some MP literature guides + Teaching the Classics with some of our history lit selections this year. Experience with either of these?? Thank you!
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On 6/16/2023 at 11:36 AM, Farrar said:
Natania Cook's classes at Aim Academy definitely have what you're talking about. Lots of teacher feedback, lots of support on all the different elements of language arts. Classes are live and interactive. I've heard from several folks that her Canvas classroom is really well organized. I will say, it's the only one on your list that's secular, though I'd say Aim is definitely Christian friendly and there are lots of Christian families there.
Lantern has its perks, but I wouldn't say it's at all what you're looking for. I would say the other three are also solid from everything I've heard. I've particularly heard good things about Excelsior's English more recently.
Blue Tent wasn't on your list but that's also very strong. Intensive, tons of feedback. But it doesn't have the live meeting.
Thank you for the recommendation! I really like the looks of Mrs. Cook's class!
Any specific teachers from Excelsior?
I'm wondering now if a full English class will be too much on top of history reading/literature discussions... We are planning to (loosely) join a sibling in TOG Dialectic level history. I still feel like he needs to grow in literary analysis and writing skills, though, and I need him to be getting strong outside feedback on his work.
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On 6/19/2023 at 12:32 AM, BlessedMomto3 said:
I just signed my child up for the ap pa homeschoolers honors English class. It’s not an AP - just saying that right off the bat since I know they mostly offer APs! No experience w this particular class, but every class my other students have done through ApPA has been top notch. I’ll be able to give a full review in spring!
Thank you. Which teacher did you register for?
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I feel overwhelmed with 9th grade English options and need input!
Ds will be 13, a STEM kid who also has a true love for literature, and who is a willing, but weak writer.
In past years, in addition to grammar and vocabulary, we have interwoven some writing with our history studies. He also completed Wordsmith Apprentice, took Lost Tools of Writing 1 at our co-op, and is finishing up Cover Story now.
At this point, I need him to be responsible to someone else for his writing who can give strong feedback and help him grow as a thinker and communicator.What I’m looking for:
Online, preferably live class with discussion
Strong teacher feedback, clear instruction and assignments and easily accessible
Lit & Comp or just writing
Not interested in IEW or Bravewriter
So far I’ve looked at:
Excelsior Classes
Aim Academy (Debra Bell)
The Potter’s School
Center for Lit
Any experience with these or others you’ve loved?
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My son is 12 (Dec birthday) and will be in 8th grade in the fall. Since 1st grade he has taken science classes through our co-op using Apologia's Exploring Creation series (Zoology 1,2,3; Astronomy; Chemistry & Physics). He also does electronics, bushcraft and gardening independently and loves reading all of David Macaulay's books. We're planning to study science at home this year, and I need direction!
What is your favorite curriculum for this age? What should we cover before the highschool years? *A big plus if younger sibling (4th grade) can tag along!
Christian or secular, leaning towards Life or Earth science, hopefully something with good pictures and a few experiments.
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On 7/3/2019 at 9:37 AM, ChocolateCake said:
Typing.com is free and you can login and check their progress.
We have had a lot of success with this program. It is well structured, easy to track their progress, and it is linked to some fun games. Our oldest is also enjoying the beginning programming lessons.
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On 7/22/2019 at 7:53 AM, alisoncooks said:
I'm piecing together my own world geography for this coming year, but my kids are older so we're focusing more on people and world religions. That said, there are several great animal atlases on Amazon (Animal Planet has a nice looking one, as does Smithstonian). I also found many nature documentaries free on Amazon Prime (also lots of documentaries about children/families around the world).
When my girls were little, we did a zoology year + biomes/habitats. We used these resources:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Research-Report-Printables-680058
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439453372/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1557996881/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Would you mind listing some of the documentaries about children around the world? I'm having trouble finding these.
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On 7/22/2019 at 6:20 AM, Slache said:
We will be using Draw The World books as a base for map making. We will be reading books about animals, habitats and local landmarks, interesting local stories, missionaries, and artists and mapping those events. We will be using Trail Guide to World Geography for vocabulary and drills, making world cuisine once a week, listening to world music while we clean and reading world fairy tales in the morning. Memory work will be pulled from Geography Songs, Living Memory and scripture regarding the great commission.
Wow! This sounds like such a fun, well rounded study! I like so many of your ideas. I had not thought of adding in local stories and music.
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12 hours ago, PeterPan said:
Can't believe I totally forgot about this! https://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/geography/geography.html
We used their American history with some tweaks 2 years ago and absolutely loved history that year! Good reminder! I'll go through this list for sure.
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On 7/20/2019 at 7:00 PM, PeterPan said:
If there were enough GEMS units to hit things that apply, you could use those for the science.
http://lhsgems.org/gemsguides.html
Here, a more helpful listing
http://lhsgems.org/gemsguidestopic.html
Just looking through it quickly, I think you could probably get 10 to coordinate, yes.
I have never looked at these before. I'm liking what I see. Have you used these before successfully?
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On 7/20/2019 at 2:37 PM, Slache said:
My Father's World ECC. There's something by Winter's Promise I know nothing about.
I'm piecing my own together. Kind of a geography through cartography with animals and habits, lots of biographies and classical astronomy.
This sounds fascinating! How are you incorporating cartography into your studies?
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I was planning on doing Berean Builders 'Science in the Beginning' for science this year with my 1st and 4th graders, and having geography as a separate subject (maybe using SCM 'Visits to...' series). But, today I started thinking that it would be a better fit for me and our family if I could find something that combined science with geography. Is there any curriculum out there that introduces continents/countries around the world while studying the habitats, climate, animals, vegetation, bodies of water, etc. within those geographical areas? I may end up piecing my own together, but I would love some suggestions.
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Here is my plan for our youngest
Reading: Pathway Readers
Spelling: AAS 1
Writing: ZB grade 1, writing games with 'Any Child Can Write'
Math: Right Start B
Bible: Old Story New, selected scripture memory as a family
Science: Nature study, Science in the Beginning + lots of library books with brother
History: Co-op TOG Year 2
Spanish: Georgia Salsa episodes, knowitall.org 'Next Step Espanol', 'Espanol para Chicos y Grandes' with brother
Art: Co-op + drawing and projects at home
Geography: EM Beginning Geography, Stack the States, Stack the Countries
Music: piano lessons with mom
Morning basket (only one of these per day): Poetry, picture study, composer study, singing hymns together
PE: soccer, archery
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Math: Singapore Standards 5
Grammar: BJU English 4
Spelling: AAS 6 or maybe switch to Spelling Wisdom
Writing: Some of BJU English 4, Jump In
History/Literature: TOG Year 2 at co-op
Science: Nature study, Science in the Beginning + lots of library books
Spanish: Duolingo, Espanol para Chicos y Grandes, Knowitall.org 'Next Step Espanol' videos
Bible: Old Story New + personal reading, scripture memory as a family
Geography: Not sure about this... Stack the States, Stack the Countries, SCM 'Visits to..." ?
Art: co-op
Music: Piano lessons, choir
PE: co-op, rock climbing, biking and jogging with dad, tennis?
Morning basket (only one of these/day): poetry, picture study/artist study, hymns, composer studies
Spelling Recommendations!
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Another vote for Megawords here! It has been a good switch from AAS for my struggling speller.