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From there you can download tons of hi-res .jpegs to complement whatever order of study you choose.
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org
I didn't see this mentioned earlier (sorry if these are repeats!). It's also free, and seems like a valuable resource.
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Aww. I, too, would like to preview your hard work. But, your inbox is full. :)
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I looked at CHOLL www.classicalhouseoflearning.com more for the layout less for the resources does that make sense.
Thank you for linking! That is exactly the structure I needed to start my planning for next year. Thanks to the creator, too!
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We are just finishing up 1st with my oldest, and my 2nd will start Kindy next fall.
I listened to the advice about slow and relaxed and focus on reading primarily, and I think we saw good results with that mindset. And, I'll echo what I heard. Enjoying reading well is the best goal to work towards for littles. (Oh, and following instructions, but that seems more like a parenting challenge than a teacher/student thing for us :tongue_smilie: )
In math, however, I didn't really like any of the k-5 materials I had a chance to preview, and I thought going really slowly through 1st grade stuff would be fine. My biggest do-differently for my second is to NOT start (however slowly) with anything that she does not seem developmentally ready for. It's terribly frustrating to both of us.
My daughters learn much more efficiently (and own it) if it's developmentally appropriate. Deciding what content and when to start is going to look different for each kid. But, starting at the wrong spot too soon (even slowly) was a bad idea for us.
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I've seen several threads resurrecting my interest in Biblioplan, again. (I know, I know, these things come in waves... :) ) Looking more carefully at their materials has me wondering if something like the Companion would be helpful for self-education, even if we use something more like SOTW for the kids. Akin to the "meat being in the teacher's notes" vibe I get when people discuss using TOG for youngers.
I am especially interested in meshing some church history with SOTW2. I have SCM's Middle Ages guide, and might do some of the Famous Men books instead, but will probably end up with a little bit of everything thrown in (my own personal recipe for procrastination :glare: ).
Does anyone do this? Use just the Companion and do something separate for the littles? Thoughts? :bigear:
Thanks!
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Has anyone done this?
Used SOTW instead of Famous Men as a spine?
Is it pointless? :tongue_smilie:
Any response would be helpful to me.
Thanks!
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Once you find the picture you want, look underneath it for different sizes. The original is usually a pretty large file (good for printing).
They have a blurb about public domain and what is allowed/not allowed.
Totally stoked to find this today!
Hope it helps someone else, too.
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What is the Boorstin book (better option) John referenced in his review of TLATG linked earlier?
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Someone? Anyone? :)
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Does anyone who has the digital version (in PDF) think it would be simple to convert it to a Kindle file? Or are there lots of funny fonts/clip art/etc that would require it to stay PDF in order to read it well?
I'm considering buying the digi version through Home School Buyer Co-op, but I hate reading only at the desk. If something like calibre would convert it even mostly readably, I think I might take the plunge.
Any recommendations?
TIA
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Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones is appropriate for your son's age group. It's also one of my favorites. :)
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I picked up a used copy of 1A and 1B 3rd edition textbooks for a low price on the FS boards in order to browse through them a bit and get a feel for the teaching style.
I'm thinking of buying the workbook/HIG and I've pretty much decided on Standards, but I wonder if I need to get new textbooks, too?
Does the 3rd edition line up with US? Or Standards? Or neither?
Thanks!
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I followed another thread that linked to this one, and it looks SO helpful. Thank you!
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okay, ONLY because this is a spelling thread, I thought we could all giggle about this... one of my favourite sites! (Totally meant in fun, OP)
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Charlotte's Web
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OP – Thanks for the heads up! I’m sorry that you and your DD were blindsided with (legitimately) unexpected sensitive content. :grouphug: I hate it when that happens, and it was very considerate of you to post about it.
Also, kudos to you for not getting annoyed with this thread, LOL! :001_smile: Sometimes it is so funny to me that someone can post something just as a heads up FYI, and all of a sudden they are stuck defending themselves! Just for the record, I do *not* think that the fact that you gave us a heads up means:
1) that you don’t appreciate the classical emphasis on integrating topics from “different subjectsâ€,
2) that you can’t redeem an unexpected topic into a fruitful discussion,
3) that you don’t appreciate responsible reproductive and end-of-life care for your pets,
4) that you don’t care about shelter animals, or
5) that you shelter your child inappropriately.
On the other hand, I DO Think that the fact that you gave us a heads up means:
1) that you know your children well, and like to exercise wisdom and care in how and when you expose them to certain themes (like practically ALL homeschoolers I know!),
2) that you would have appreciated a heads up yourself, and
3) that you are considerate person, giving to others what you yourself wish you had gotten.
So for that, I simply say, Thanks!
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Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus (2010)
It might be marketed as YA instead of children's, but I would put it at 4th-6th grade reading/content level. (I think. :) )
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Thanks for letting us know on the boards. I entered, too. :)
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MEP Y1 (for the moment. :) )
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I just tried to bring it up and got the "this page cannot be found" error message.
I wonder if their site is down?
I think you can still purchase their materials, (exodusbooks.com, rainbow resources, etc.) but that's rather odd.
Sorry to not be more help.
I could use a little help :)
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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:iagree: Plus, Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Peter the Great (to name a few more :) )... They're really good picture book biographies (mid-elementary range text)!