I don't plan either. Maybe because this is my first year hs'ing and we are doing K. I figure I would stress out more if I plan things and then not finish what I have scheduled for that day. I just keep track of what dd has done for the day on the computer in a word document.

Aubrey's Organics for kids.

Here's another thread about this. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137631 Hope that helps.

I don't think you're being overly sensitive either. I wouldn't want my 6 yr. old dd to hear a conversation like that nor would I want to hear it. Those are topics they should be discussing privately.

I really like this site. We are doing our own thing for K history and science and this site has great lessons for both. Plus you can't beat that it's free.

Thanks for posting this. I just placed an order. :001_smile:

Thanks ladies! Do you test your children?

I've seen the CAT mentioned in a few threads lately and would like to know what is? I gather it is some sort of test and Googled it but came up with several different tests. Thanks!

Check out the readers at www.progressivephonics.com

Have you checked out wwwprogressivephonics.com? It's a free phonics website that has easy readers.

Was it this one? http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164758

Tonia, Your Geography lesson plans are awesome! :thumbup:

I was just looking through my Core Knowledge book and this is what they have listed for 1st grade science. Habitats, oceans and undersea life, environmental changes and habitat destruction, special classifications of animals ( herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, extinct animals), the human body (skeletal, muscular, digestive, ciculatory, and nervous system) matter, properties of matter: measurement, intro to electricity, astronomy (sun, moon, planets, and stars) Earth (geograhical feature's of the Earth's surface, what's inside the Earth) and science biographies (Rachel Carson, Thomas Edison, Edward Jenner, and Louis Pasteur). 1st grade World History and Geography- working with globes to locate continents, directions, and symbols, early civlizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt) history of world religions (Judaism, Chrisianity, Islam) modern civilization and Culture ( geography and culture of Mexico) 1st grade American History and Geography- early people and civilizations (early hunters & nomads, Maya, Inca, and Aztec) early exploration and settlement ( the Conquistadors, English settlers, Columbus) The American Revolution ( original 13 colonies, 4th of July, Boston Tea Party, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington) early exploration of the American West ( Daniel Boone, The Louisiana Purchase) symbols and figures ( Liberty Bell, current president, American flag, Eagle). Wow, that seems like a lot doesn't it? I recently came across this site and might incorporate some of it into my 1st grade curriculum for science and history www.lessonpathways.com

I know you said the homeschool group on Meetup didn't work out but have you tried finding a playgroup through Meetup? I've been in a playgroup throught meetup for almost 4 years and both dd and I have made some really good friends.

How about Napa? I lived there for a short time and it was really nice. We also lived in Fairfield but I wouldn't suggest it.

DD is on lesson 82 in OPGTR and is doing well with her reading. I've put off purchasing ETC and now I'm not sure if should add it the mix or not. I will be starting AAS 1 over the summer and I was wondering if doing ETC and AAS would be overkill? Thanks!

Check out www.lessonpathways.com It is a free website with complete curriculum for k-5th.

This absolutely drives me crazy and I can't believe it's still a trend. I'm 37 and I remember boys were doing this when I was in high schhol.

I second a no-kill shelter. Do you have a local SPCA? You could also try finding a lab or chow rescue in your area. Good luck!

Cool. Thank you!

I'm glad to see the CLE/MM combo is working out for so many people. I plan on doing this combo for next year.

My older dd went to a private Christian school for K-6th grade that used Abeka. She skipped 5th grade and 11th grade in public school so it worked well for her. I have quite a few friends that currently use it for hs'ing and love it.

I haven't used it but just went and looked at it. The games look like a lot of fun. I'm going to try some of them with my dd. Hopefully someone will be able to give you a review. :)

I'm not using a formal handwriting program with dd so I'm not sure if she is getting enough handwriting in. I bought a Mead story tablet that has space to draw a picture and write sentences. She draws a picture and then will write on the average a 7 word sentence about her picture and does this on a daily basis. Is this enough?

Thanks! I just registered also. Great site!