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    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Well, I'm no pro but I can give a few comments on your 8 yr old. I've been putting together my 8 yr olds studies.

     

    I'd suggest Lively Latin if you really want to do Latin. Lively Latin also covers grammar for us. I agree with the poster who thought maybe starting one language and then adding another the next year would be a good idea. I'm not familiar w/all the LA choices you've picked--we do have Vocab from Classical Roots and it's ok but a bit dry.

    We're also doing RS4K Chem 1. Do you have plans for more science? I keep hearing how RS4K only lasts 10 weeks.

    It looks like a good plan overall! Don't be afraid to modify things to fit your kid's needs better as you go along.

     

    I am not sure what to do about the RS4K only lasting 10 weeks. I figured that out only after I bought it. Sigh... I think we may try NOEO science again -- I had purchased the Physics 1 a couple of years back and it didn't click. Maybe it will now and I can modify it for all three.

     

    Thanks for your input!

    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    You have given me so much to think about! :001_smile: Truly -- everyone's comments have really helped me to start thinking of the big picture -- I had spent so much time trying to figure out each program that I was losing sight of any grand sheme. I do have to really try to sit and logistically plan what we need to accomplish and what I want to accomplish!

     

    I like your idea of rotating the lit guides and the reading comp. And I am starting to think maybe two languages may be a bit much, but I was planning on doing them very slowly, no real rush with them.

     

    As far as ds, the only reason he would do Singapore science and the experiments with his sisters is because I know he will insist. lol He is doing Singapore Science now (only a page or two here and there) and he won't pass up experiments! I will also think about waiting to start him formally on SOTW -- maybe he can just listen along with the older two this year.

     

    My oldest is a great reader and a strong writer. This year is more of a "cement" the basics year -- she is *technically* a "6th grader" this fall (per ps) but she already completed grade 6 in Calvert. So, my husband and I were thinking it would be a good time to continue on at a good pace where she excels, but maybe amp it up a bit where she is not as strong. She is not so hot in math, so that was the thinking behind TT and Singapore -- I have heard mixed reviews about TT but she really likes the way it lays out the problems and explains them. I just was thinking we may need more review? For history I figured she would read a lot more of SOTW's supplementary books than her sister.

     

    Again, thanks for giving me such good questions to ponder!

    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I think it looks good! That would probably be too much for my dd4, but it is easy enough to change as needed at that age.

     

    I agree that Latin Prep would probably be too much for a soon-to-be eight year old. I use Latin Prep with dd10 and Lively Latin with dd8. DD10 also uses First Start French and that is going very well.

     

    The only things I would keep in mind (not necessarily add to the schedule):

     

    Art

    Art Appreciation

    Music

    Music Appreciation

    Physical Education

    Read Alouds

    Additional Reading

     

    It does seem like a lot for ds, but he is already into some of it and he REALLY likes to do whatever his sisters are doing. We just take longer to do most of it.

     

    As for the other subject, I didn't list it, but both girls take piano and they read ALL the time. So, extra reading will be a given. I do like the idea of more read-alouds, especially for my ds. We do CDs a lot in the car, too. We are lucky as far as art -- we live near DC and plan to take advantage of all the museums this year!

     

    Thanks for your input!

    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I think your plan looks great!

     

    Latin for you 8yo: you're right, Latin Prep may very well be too much for her. You could always have her work on just memorizing the Latin vocab. in LP (and even the paradigms, as well) this year. Then she would have a little head start on starting Latin Prep next year.

    :tongue_smilie:

     

     

    Good idea -- it seems most people agree that trying to do two languages is too much at 8, so maybe just a little intro to one or the other would be best.

     

    Thanks!

    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    It looks good on paper--do you feel confident that you can implement everything? One area that's easy to fall short on is forgetting how long it takes to do things, especially if you want to go deeper into some subjects instead of shallow and wide. Your kids are similar in age to mine, and some of your stuff just seems like a lot to me. For example, Teaching Textbooks 7 AND Singapore Math.

     

    Since you are looking for feedback, my suggestion would be to sit down and figure out exactly how long everything will take, whether you want to do it every day or M-W-F, etc., and if you have enough time in the day /school year to accomplish it all.

     

    HTH--good luck with your planning! :001_smile:

     

    You bring up good points. I may be biting off more than my kids can chew, so to speak. I will have to look at it all long range and see if I need to snip here and there.

     

    Thanks so much for your input!

    Kitt Kittredge

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    My dds (and even my ds) loved the movie. I thought they did a good job. Then girls had a blast and took their dolls (oh...and so did my son...grandma got him one of the boy bitty baby twins so that he can participate with his sisters when they play AG -- not sure how long it will last, but my husband has resigned himself to the fact that it is, in fact, OK, and his son will be a wonderful dad someday. :D)

    Huge request...can you look over my plan for my 3 dc??

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    For the past 3 years we have used Calvert and I got used to them doing everything for me. Now I am going back to putting it all together myself (now with 3!) and I am a bit nervous! For those of you who are pros at this :001_smile:, would you mind taking a look at what I have put together so far? Comments and/or advice would be greatly appreciated! Nothing is set in stone (well, except Latin Prep and RS4K since I already bought those! lol). Why do I feel like, although the list is long, I am still missing things?? Maybe that is just always the case...

     

    DD (11)

    Language Arts:

    Analytical Grammar...or Voyages…or Ridgewood Grammar or... (this is an area where I am still waffling!)

    Writing Strands 4

    Didax Editing, grades 6-8

    Vocabulary from Classical Roots 6 and A

    Everyday Spelling, grade 7

    For reading, the following books, with study guides (Garlic Press when available): Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl, The Hobbit, Midwife’s Apprentice, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

    Math

    Teaching Textbooks 7

    Singapore Math 6A, 6B and Challenging Word Problems 5

    Science

    Real Science 4 Kids – Level 1 Chemistry

    History

    SOTW 3

    Latin

    Latin Prep - Galore Park

    French

    Still deciding on this one…maybe First Start French?

    Logic

    Mind Benders

     

    DD (8 soon)

    Language Arts:

    FLL 3

    Just Write 3

    Vocabulary from Classical Roots 4

    Everyday Spelling, grade 4

    Didax Editing, grades 3-4

    For reading, the following books, with study guides: Island of the Blue Dolphins, Little House in the Big Woods, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Ramona Quimby, Age 8

    Steck-Vaughn Non-fiction Reading Comprehension (for extra practice)

    Handwriting - cursive

    Math

    Singapore Math 3A/3B with Challenging Word Problems 3

    Science

    Real Science 4 Kids – Level 1 Chemistry

    History & Geography

    SOTW 3

    Map Skills for Today 4 - Traveling Near & Far

    Latin

    ?? (I think Latin Prep will be too much for her)

    French

    Still deciding on this one…maybe Ecoutez! Parlez! Or just listen with her sister?

    Logic

    Mind Benders

     

    DS (5 soon)

    Language Arts:

    OPGTR

    Spelling Workout A

    Handwriting

    FLL

    BOB books, various others

    Math

    Singapore 1B, 2A

    Science

    Singapore Science

    (He’ll also sit in on the experiments, etc., from RS4K with his sisters)

    History & Geography

    SOTW 1

    Map Skills for Today 1 - Finding Your Way

    French

    Still deciding on this one…maybe some Ecoutez! Parlez! if we get it?

    Logic

    Mind Benders Beginners 1 (to be like big sisters!)

     

     

    And all of this as DS (1) wreaks havoc around us. :tongue_smilie:

     

    Thank you in advance for any help!

    If you use GWG or AG (or JAG), what do you use for writing?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I am having a HARD time figuring out what grammar / writing program to use with my dds (11 & 8). I think I have made up my mind about 6 times...then I think about something else. lol

     

    I had been thinking about Hake Grammar and Writing since that has both (I am looking for a more secular program than R&S or BJ), but have read a lot of good things about GWG and AG (JAG). For those of you who use those programs for grammar, what do you use for a writing program?

     

    Thanks!

    Thoughts on Hake Grammar?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Thanks for the info, Kai. I am having a hard time finding something for my oldest dd. She is a strong writer for her age, but when it comes to the basics of grammar, she just forgets it a lot. She can write huge, descriptive sentences, but ask her which is the adjective or adverb and she tends to blank. I was looking at Hake because it seems strong in the grammar for that age, and also has the writing program. While she is a strong writer, I don't want to just push it to the side so I need something to keep her writing, too.

    First Start French & Ecoutez! Parlez! -- can you help me decide?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Can anyone compare the two programs for me? I have looked at the websites and they show one or two sample pages, but I wish I could see more. I am looking for a program that I could do with my dds (8 & 11), both of whom have not had any real French instruction. I know the basics of French, so I could supplement, but I am looking for a program that will guide me as to where to start with them, what to cover, etc.

     

    Merci! :001_smile:

    Best place to buy Real Science 4 Kids?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Just received it in the mail today! I was so excited! I don't know if it was the best price, but I was able to order all of the components in one shot, so I went ahead and did it.

     

    FWIW, it's RS4K Physics (Gr.4),and I am pleased with the way it looks! i never actually had my hands on it, so I was worried it would be - well, not what I expected (as happens some times). It looks very manageable, but still serious enough. (If that makes any sense!) I ordered all 4 pieces - the student textbook, student workbook, teacher manual, and the awesome "connects" workbook which connects many of the technical words to their Latin and Greeks roots (it is workbook style). I was very excited!

     

    HTH and GL! Which one are you doing?

     

    -Stacey in MA

     

    I completely understand about the "serious" enough requirement. I want it to be kid-friendly, but not dumbed down, so to speak.

     

    We are going to shoot for Chemistry Level 1. I am hoping to use it for my 8 yo and 11 yo together, with the 5 yo listening along.

     

    Good luck to you, too! Thanks for the input!

    Has this forum strayed from its Classical roots?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I used to visit the old boards and it is there that I got the support and encouragement I needed to start my homeschooling adventure.

     

    Due to many things, I stopped visiting as often until I rediscovered the boards (in their new form) this year. Now I am finding the same support and encouragement that I need at this particular point in the adventure.

     

    :001_smile:

     

    (And I think I post as much now as I did on the old boards, if not more.)

    ETC and OPGTR

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    We also use both. I don't try to coordinate them together, we just keep moving forward in both. :001_smile:

     

    We really like ETC!

     

     

    This is exactly what we do with my ds (and did -- I also used them both with my younger dd). They love both programs.

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