Maureen
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Just wondering if anyone has used LOF through HS as a stand alone, and how it worked out?
And if you used it with another program - which one and how long did it take?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Because your kids are all in their teens I would skip LC and just do FFL. You need to decide how much Latin you want to expose your older 2c to before college. Maybe you could also get a copy of Henle Latin 1 and see if they can move at the quicker pace - OR - They could also just move through FFL at their own accelerated pace to try to cover more.
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Some not previously mentioned:
My 4 kids thoroughly enjoyed The Chronicles of Prydain series(5 books) by Lloyd Alexander - The first book is The Book of Three.
The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull - the reader is fantastic. He does something like 50 different voices and you can really tell the difference. We were amazed.
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My 4dc did Prima Latina, Latina Christiana I and II. I tried to moved to Henle Latin I, but it moved way too fast and did not provide enough review. I got FFL a few months ago and we have been working our way through - 15 minutes a day. My kids like doing it and it is going very well. I actually think it is better than Latina Christiana. The parent does not need to know Latin, but your child should have some grounding in grammar. This program is for upper elementary and older in my opinion. My kids are 8-13. Prima Latina can be used before then. I know there is a second form Latin, but I'm not sure how much further the program will go. I think it is designed to transfer back into Henle Latin eventually.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks so much Jann for all of your advice.
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I have been using Saxon math for my 4dc. We currently use Algebra 1/2 and 7/6. One daughter struggles in math and I'm thinking about looking into Lial. Just wondering what people think about making the switch at this point and if I go from 7/6 to BCM. If so, does it take 2 years? Do I then go to Beginning Algebra? What do people think about their geometry text. Are the texts user friendly or will I have to do a lot of the teaching.
I personally like the mixed review of Saxon, but it doesn't seem to work well for a couple of my kids, who can't grasp the concepts when they jump around from lesson to lesson.
Any thoughts, advice??:confused:
Thanks in advance.
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My four kids have done the MAP test through our charter school. I personally think it is a better test than the state STAR testing which they also must participate in. It really is only effective if you have them tested in the fall and spring of each year and then track it over time. If your child is progressing well through school, I wouldn't pay for it or worry about it. If, however, you are worried about their progress in math or language arts, this can be a nice way to gauge their indiviual progress, as the scores are not grade dependent. The lexile score may also be helpful if there is any trouble in reading. Always keep in mind though, that familiarity with test taking may affect their first scores.
Hope that helps,
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I have used Hake Grammar 6 this year with my 4 kids who are in grades 5 and 7. I was disappointed. They don't seem to retain much over time, so I will not be returning to Hake next year. I got much more mileage out of Winston Grammar and am looking into Analytical Grammar for next year. I hope this doesn't burst anyone's bubble. We are huge fans of Saxon Math and went with Hake because of the mixed review concept, but it doesn't seem to work as well with Grammar as it does in Math - at least for us. It doesn't have enough real vocabulary building or sentence diagramming for my taste. There are bits of both, but not enough in any meaningful way to really nail it down. Vocabulary is only reviewed in multiple choice questions which are silly if you put in the wrong answer. Now I'm just on the hunt for a good vocabulary program.
Hope that helps,
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We have done all the Apologia books except for Zoology 3: Land Animals, which we will start in about a month. I think your kids are probably a little young for them. We do 2 a year. I'd save them for the upper elementary years and just let your kids explore outside and get books from the library about things they're interested in.
I did like Abeka science for 1-3 grades if you feel you need more of a curriculum.
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Sprouting:
Soak grain in water for 12 hours.
Drain and rinse well.
Let it sit for 2-3 days. Rinse and drain twice a day.
Sprouts will be 1/8-1/4 inch long.
Spread the sprouts on dehydrator trays and dry completely. (About 12 hours)
Make sure the grain is COMPLETELY dry before milling or you can damage your mill.
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If you think about how long store flour takes from being ground to being shipped, stored, baked, I tend not to worry about it. If you want, store your flour in the fridge or the freezer and it will last just fine for a week or two. It's still much more healthy than store bought flour or bread for that matter.
Since you asked a follow up question, I looked up about the apple cider vinegar. It neutralizes the phytic acid that is in grain, which is the same thing sprouting does. Soaking it this way also contributes to a lighter texture in the finished product.
I forgot to add the water in my first post.
I'd put about 8 c. of flour in the bowl and add 2 T. ACV and 2 c. water. Mix and cover and let it sit 12-24 hours. Oats actually have the most phytic acid and need the full 24 hours but other grains can just be left out overnight.
If you really want to get into this I'd recommend Sue Gregg's cookbook "An Introduction to Whole Grain Baking."
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I have only tried sprouting wheat once before grinding it because it took soooooooo long to dry it. If you are sprouting the wheat to make it more digestible you can also just grind the wheat regularly. Then place as much as you will need in your mixing bowl and add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (I make 4 loaves at a time). Mix this around for a few seconds and then leave it covered overnight. THen make bread as usual. This will start to break down the hard to digest part of the wheat just like sprouting does.
Good luck!
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts and opinions!!
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I've been reading posts for quite some time now and see lots of people who actually use very little of what's recommended in her book. Does anyone consider themselves a faithful follower of SWB's schedule and/or curriculum suggestions?
I consider myself something of a curriculum junkie, but find myself returning time and time again to her recommendations. I think the schedule is hard to maintain as I am teaching 4 kids close in age, but with diverse abilities (my oldest is the most reluctant and my youngest is very advanced).
Anyone else out there love her curriculum choices, but struggle to have the kids do it all? I see such value in all of the subjects, but have a hard time keeping all the balls in the air with my slower learners.
Any thoughts?
Life of Fred through HS
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Lots of lookers but no replies!
Apparently we all hope someone has some experience with this.