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LOL..............This is how I feel when I am at Amazon.com!!!:lol:
Yep! And you know it's bad when your wishlist is subdivided into several categories. :tongue_smilie:
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I am not positive but I think it is the answer key.
Thank you.
Anyone else?:bigear:
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Still not 100% settled here...
I usually have it all planned out by now and I *thought* that we'd be using HOD. I confess that I'm an idealist and snuggling on the couch reading just sounds... well... so homey!
My reality is that our 2yo is becoming more active and vocal :willy_nilly:as well as napping less. He needs my time too, so I am looking at more independent sources.
We will still be doing our Bible and devotion together with minimal instruction for other subjects, being available whenever needed.
Possible line-up... but could shift with the wind :tongue_smilie::
- Created for Work and Boyhood & Beyond as devotionals (very likely)
- Bob Jones Writing & Grammar (likely)
- CLP History & Literature (likely)
- Dr. Fry's Spelling (tried and true)
- Math U See (Definitely as we have had great success!)
- Science??? :banghead: ('nuff said)
- Prufrock Press logic titles
- varying copywork, dictation, and narration (a mainstay)
- Created for Work and Boyhood & Beyond as devotionals (very likely)
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Would someone mind describing what a CH blueprint is? I can't locate a sample or definition on their website. I'm particularly interested in their 4th and 6th grade BJU Science.
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Wow ladies, this is encouraging. I viewed the samples and was impressed with the vocabulary and the review as you pointed out. I have been trying to keep my guys together, but the age difference is showing and their 2yo db is not getting any less disruptive.:tongue_smilie:
And Ellie, I always appreciate your thoughts... Queen Mama Homeschooler. ;)
Prayer time...
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oops... dbl post
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I've never been able to carry books home at the few I've attended. It's only been for display and viewing purposes.
However, I recall they have offered some type of discount; shipping or otherwise.
hth,:)
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This looks very thorough and I appreciate the Creationist perspective. Hoping someone will chime in with their thoughts...
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Have you considered Winston Grammar? Reviews and samples here
My 12yo ds has thrived with it and deemed it his favorite subject! You can even use it with both dc.
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I (a big surprise to me--a long time CMer) just LOVE Christian Liberty Press books for that age. My kids are reading and narrating from them as part of Heart of Dakota and they are way better than I expected. My favorite is the hard cover, Pioneers and Patriots. It has really nice colored drawings and the stories are engaging. I am thinking of getting the Middle Ages text book for 6th grade, too.
Oh, they are very Christian in nature, if that is an issue.
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We have long loved many CLP titles. They are engaging as well as very affordable. If you desire a Christian worldview, you can't go wrong with their history books.
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Hits:
Making Brothers & Sisters Best Friends (We used as a family-time reading and I have seen the fruits!)
Copywork, Dictation, and Narration (various from literature and Bible study)
WWE
FLL (love, love, love as a combo with WWE)
Winston Grammar (one of the *best* imho)
Math U See (My guys have thrived with it!)
Life of Fred (perfect accompaniment for MUS)
CLP Nature Readers (all my guys have loved these)
Somewhere in the middle, but won't use again:
IEW - SWI A (learned some skills to apply, but just too restrictive for my guys)
Misses:
Growing with Grammar
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Nancy,
Delaying formal grammar study fits into the Charlotte Mason philosophy. I adhere to many of her ideas, including this one, hence my decision to use FLL with an older dc.
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If I were to choose between them, I would use FLL only. FLL incorporates narration, copywork, and dictation like WWE. However, it also includes the grammar study that is not in WWE. While WWE addresses some rules and punctuation, it is really reinforcing what the dc is learning in FLL. Ideally, they're designed to work together and we have seen the fruits here.
Edited to say: I saw that your little fella is only 5. FLL would be plenty imho. And that's only if you desire for him to be introduced to parts of speech.
My 2 cents, :)
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I've decided to go with BJU. Although it's been a few years, I know it works for both dc and me. (Thanks for the reminder TracyR! "If it ain't broke..."!)
Also, I do not need spelling or handwriting instruction as that is incorporated in their other studies.
Thanks again everyone! The Hive rocks! :D
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I was just surprised to see diagramming on the Level 2 diagnostic test. I'm assuming that means a 2nd grader is diagramming, so coming from an FLL perspective I was a little taken back.
My older ds has completed most of SWI A from IEW, about half of Spectrum Writing Grade 5, and we're over halfway thru Winston Grammar.
I know they could handle the composition, but the grammar (parts of speech and diagramming in particular) looks challenging.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ladies! :)
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With all this talk of CLE and the pleased mamas, I can't help but be intrigued. I am looking for more independent programs for our 2 middle guys for next year. Their 2yo db is in full toddler-mode.
I have BJU (Bob Jones) Writing and Grammar on order as I used it in the past for one year and was pleased. However, CLE seems more independent and I love the built-in review.
I have looked at the scope and sequence as well as the diagnostic tests and it seems a bit above where my ds are presently at. Does anyone use it a grade below?
Thoughts appreciated,
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Winston Grammar:
- clear, concise instruction
- short, but effective lessons (no fluff!)
- amazing visual, tactile tool w/ cards
- meets all learning styles
- uncluttered pages
- builds naturally
- continual review
- high retention
Both of our eldest ds have used it. It is never a dreaded subject. In fact, my 12yo deemed it his favorite subject the other day. His understanding in grammar has grown leaps and bounds.
- clear, concise instruction
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I don't like to drill until they are at least somewhat familiar with the facts.
I prefer to have them copy and/or recite them *with* answers initially. My favorite resources for this are Copying the Facts and any flashcards with the answers on one side, without on the other.
At that point, we use the computer drill at the Math U See website and the answer-less side of the flashcards to become more proficient, usually 2-3x/week.
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CLE is LOVED by this CM fan... Best of all, I find our bases are all coved and we have TIME for nature study, Art, Poetry, read alouds etc.
Faithe,
This is *exactly* why I'm drawn to some workbooks/independent sources. The meat gets done and there's time to have dessert... and enjoy it.
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Math U See & Life of Fred. They work very well together.
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(BTW, Great thread MIch elle!)
I'm a CMer at heart, but in the past we have had success with:
- Explode the Code Series (Tried and True!)
- Bob Jones Writing & Grammar (One of the best imho, the writing instruction is excellent.)
- A Beka Arithmetic (Our eldest ds thrived with it.)
Edited to add: WWE (How could I have forgotten? This has made copywork and narration painless and easy!
- Explode the Code Series (Tried and True!)
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... copywork, dictation, and narration are deceivingly rich and thorough, covering so many facets of language arts.
I've also discovered that intense, formal grammar can wait. My 12yo ds is thriving and retaining with Winston Grammar. He has even deemed it his favorite subject. :w00t:
And finally, that the unconventional can work wonders. We've found this with Winston and First Language Lessons. Dc need not fill out endless amounts of workbook pages. (Although they definitely have their place!) At times, that can be counterproductive when it amounts to frustration on the part of the parent and/or child.
My 2 cents,
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You sound just like me this year. I finally decided on HOD for history as well. I've heard nothing but good about them.
Yep - same here. I let go of the history cycle. (Honestly, at times I felt like a slave to it.) We'll be starting HOD in August and fwiw, she incorporates a lot of Christian Liberty Press titles as well as carefully chosen literature.
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I've heard good things about Hymns for a Kid's Heart, ...
I've only heard good things as well. We'll be using this starting in August (as it's scheduled in HOD), but own it already. It looks beautiful!
cross post: Steve Demme defends MUS!
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Thank you 4wildberrys!
We've had great success with MUS and have used it through Epsilon so far. The information you shared is more confirmation that I'm not budging. Honestly, this is the first math program that both of my boys are retaining and have not been frustrated with.
MUS is truly a Godsend for our family and we plan to stick with it for the long haul.
I really appreciate you posting this! :)