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  1. angela&4boys
    Here's ours, but still ironing out a few details: Bible: Explorer's Bible Study History: ? Possibly Veritas or A Beka Reading & LA: Sonlight Spelling: AAS Penmanship: Classically Cursive Math: BJU 3 Science: Exploring God's World
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    We used Primary Phonics for two of our dc with similar needs. Or Publisher's website here.
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    Thanks! Definitely a bargain. ;)
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    Loving the looks of this! Thank you, ladies.
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    I'm sorry, to clarify... For the purpose of word building, hence the "drag and drop" reference.
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    Thank you all! :)
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    I'm looking for an app for either an iPad or Kindle that is simple. I'm hoping to find one that would support an Orton-Gillingham approach similar to All About Spelling/Reading or Logic of English. I have both of their apps, and while they're helpful, I'd love to find one that would alleviate the need for actual manipulatives for youngest ds. Something travel-friendly. Any suggestions appreciated. :)
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    Roanna, I would love a copy. We have well-meaning grandmothers that are eager to understand one of our ds's gf needs. I'll pm my email addy. Thank you for offering this! :)
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    Thank you, ladies. :001_smile:
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    I have purchased AAR 1 for our 1st grade ds, but I'd like to add handwriting. I prefer a modern or italic form, but I'm open to traditional. Is there one that complements it well?
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    Thank you, Ellie. WRTR is sounding a little less intimidating... ;) I have it on my bookshelf! Worth a shot! Great info! Thanks for the additional suggestions. That's so encouraging! Since we own it, I'm going to give it a go first. Hoping it's "The One". :)
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    There are three sets of card so I could alleviate that card set altogether. However, I'd need to tweak the dialogue. Food for thought... Ahh... okay. Does the manual also give you an idea as to when to introduce words and books? Yep, we are using it all. :confused:
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    We began Saxon Phonics K about six weeks ago. While ds is retaining some, he often remembers the picture as opposed to the sound or even letter when he sees the letter. Is it the program? His age? What programs/methods don't use picture associations? I'm somewhat familiar with WRTR, but prefer something with a daily lesson plan. I'm wondering if I should halt everything before more confusion takes place. [sigh] This is our fourth ds that I've taught to read and we've not encountered this until now. I do like the pace of Saxon K. He is not an eager reader, but does show some interest. I also like that it has them sounding out words rather quickly, giving him an incentive. Should I change programs all together? Or just alleviate the picture association? I'm leaning towards looking for something different altogether as I have done enough tweaking in my homeschool career and prefer something open-and-go. Please share your thoughts...
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    Thank you both. And Shannon... I totally appreciate your opinion and will consider that.
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    Please share approximately how much time you spend on instruction. I realize this will vary, but I'm in the process of deciding if we will be able to use it. (We would be using either Level D or E.)
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    Super! I have the abacus on hand and he definitely won't mind some M&Ms. :) Have the base-10 as well and a clock somewhere... Thanks so much, mamas!
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    OMgoodness. That is awesome, boscopup. I like simple! Thanks so much for your quick reply. I should have C-rods in our manipulatives box but it's the one thing I lack. Off to shop...
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    Did you find you needed anything extra? Maybe something to learn the calendar? Or particularly helpful manipulatives?
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    I think it looks very complete and rich. Nice job, mama! :) I'll have an 8th grader this year as well, but we're still in the process of finalizing decisions.
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    I do believe they start as fill-ins, but I thought they progressed to greater difficulty down the road. I'll have to research that a bit more. I need to look through that section of the WTM again. That sounds like a practical way to implement IEW-esque skills. That was the other route I was contemplating but my ds cringed when I mentioned using it again. He says that it's "...too tedious."
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    Thank you, Chris. That's encouraging. I do like what I see from the samples at PHP. :)
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    I was considering Writing With Skill for one ds, preferring the comforts of some hand-holding as opposed to using only the guidelines from the WTM and SWB's lectures. However, after the discovery in a previous post that it may not be available before December :crying:, I'm wondering if the outlines incorporated in the SOTW AG would be sufficient for that skill area of composition? Any thoughts and or experiences with regard to the AG's outlines for writing are greatly appreciated!
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    Oh, no problem! I don't mind at all. :) I agree with training5 though... If it ain't broke... I'm not sure if you meant this for me as the OP, but either way, you're advice is certainly wise. We've been using some of SWB's direction from her writing lectures as well as the CM style of copywork, dictation, and narrations for several years now. However, I am feeling a bit pressured as this ds enters 8th grade in terms of preparing him adequately for high school. Quite honestly, I'm feeling the need for some hand-holding at this juncture. :001_unsure:
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    Never mind. I got the current WTM from our library and it doesn't have it listed as an option past Language C for 5th grade.
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    I was seeking information for our soon-to-be 8th grader's studies, particularly the area of composition, and came across this : "So of course you should feel free to substitute books and programs that work best for you and for your family. Naturally, we feel strongly about some of the programs and methods we recommend. For example, after meeting scores of illiterate college freshmen, Susan is only confirmed in her opinion that everyone ought to do the A Beka high school grammar and composition course (grades 7-12)." Does anyone know if this is still the current recommendation? And if anyone here uses it, are you content with the instruction? The grammar seems intense, but I'm particularly curious about the composition. Thoughts appreciated. :)
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