I know that Abeka math is a pretty good math program for basics in the early years. My dd is approaching 4th grade, and I'd like to supplement Abeka math with something new over the summer and into fourth grade. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance :001_smile:

I purchased a used set of the right start card math games. Once I got home I realized that each deck did not have game directions. Can someone explain how to use these cards? I am currently intersted in working with my daughter on her basic addition and subtraction facts. Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately, my dd6 may have to go to a private school in the fall. The school uses the Abeka curriculum. We have been using Saxon 2, but I want to teach her the remaining facts or begin again the Abeka way so that her transition to 2nd grade math will be a little easier. I have the Arithmetic 1 book and have been using the tests as a guide where to start working with her in this particular program. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!:)

I just rented the movie this past Friday night... I could not get into it AT ALL.. I may have watched all of 15 min max..:lol: That movie wasn't for me!

My dd16 is currently taking Precalc II at the local CC. She is a junior. The CC offer both applied calculus and calculus with analytical geometry 1 for the spring semester. Any thoughts on which course she should take next. We will talk with her counselor sometime this week, but i'd like to get a little insight from the hive, especially if you/spouse are an engineer or have an engineering student. ;) Thanks! :bigear:

For those of you who have been there and done that,please tell me what I need to do to register my dd this year as a homeschooler.She is begining her junior year next week taking some CC classes. I have looked at the sight but if you have any specific info that you found along the way, please share. She is interested in D1/D2 basketball..gpa/SAT are great.. Thanks

I have a dd16, who does not regularly have set chores to do. When she was younger she had a chore chart, and pretty much complied. As she got into her teens, and with the rat race of homeschool, sports, activities, and teenage drama (:lol:), everything has gotten off track.I just want to get her back on a routine. Whatever I ask her to do each day, she will do. Now, I just want to give her specific chores, without having to hound her every day. She is an excellent student and athlete and keeps a busy schedule. What types of chores are your 16 ish teen responsible for? Do they keep the same chores or rotate? Please share your experiences. Thanks!

Sally Clarkson and her husband also co wrote Educating the Whole Hearted Child. I am a HUGE fan of Sally Clarkson.:hurray::hurray: I have read the formentioned books and I have others on my shelf. I have also seen her speak at an Apologia conference. She is a wonderful role model. I believe she also has talks on You tube. So check her out there. HTH!

I'm not sure why, but I haven't found a program/method that I am totally happy with for my soon to be first grader dd5.11. For K4 we used a BOZ character workbook. She liked it but I didn't feel it was enough. For K we have been using a combination of Leading Little Hearts to God (I love this book), Rod and Staff Bible Stories book & coloring book, along with Betty Lukens felt. I definitely want more verse memorization. She is a crafty girl, so implementing that would be helpful,and keep her focused. Any reccomendations or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I want to be sure to incorporate biographies in 1st grade..Can you please share your favorite people and author/series for this level.. Any other ideas or suggestions on this topic are more than welcome. Thanks

Abeka worked for both of my girls 16 & 5. My oldest used in private school back then, and I have used it with my 5 yr old who is reading very well. I tweaked the program to what was needed for 5dd. The Reading Handbook is wonderful. I have occasionally supplemented with OPGTR and a few other things here and there, to give a little variety. I don't have any experience with VP but I give Abeka phonics an applause.:hurray:

I am looking for an online service to deliver flowers for Mother's Day. I am not familiar with the florists in the area that I will be sending to, so I'd like to get recommendations. Any suggestions would be helpful! :D

DD5 is moving along in Saxon 1 math. I like the program except it seems soooooo slow at times that i have to combine lesson etc. DD fully understands the concepts of adding & subtraction. However, I am not very fond of how they teach some of the facts, ie, when adding two to an odd number, the answer is the next odd number, and the same for even numbers. Dd is doing ok but its going slow..i like the way abeka taught my older dd using fact families ie; three family- 0+3=3 1+2=3 2+1=3 3+0=3 that being said, i'd like to see how others are successfully teaching facts before we get too deep, just in case i decide to change. I think it is important not only to know them, but know them quickly. Please share.

Another plug for Virgin Mobile! My DD16 has had one for 2 yrs and she is very pleased. She even upgraded her phone last Christmas when she had a little extra money.:D

DD has taken the SAT since the one for JH, and is planning on taking it one more time(maybe during the latter part of jr yr). She is planning to take the PSAT in October as well. Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions.:D

My daughter took the SAT through a John Hopkins Gifted Program two years ago as an 8th grader. Next year she will be in 11th grade. Is she still eligible to take the PSAT and possible qualify for national merit scholarship. Has anyone's child done this??

I have the 1st and 3rd editions. I like the newest edition for updated curriculum recommendations, but I really like the 1st edition. I like the sample daily schedules that it has in the back of the book. It really helped me get an idea of how to set up my days when I began teaching my oldest 9 yeasrs ago. I still have a lot of the early recommended books, and I will definitely use them with my dd5 who is just beginning the WTM journey.:D

:lol::lol::lol: I am enjoying this thread! supper Icebox for refrigerator (when I hear this I want to stand on the rooftop and shout) My daughter had a teacher in Pre-K who would send home papers that said "Hang this on the icebox"...(why we homeschool) double negatives the inability to pronounce Massachusetts--it's not Mas-a-chu-chets... adding the letter 's' to words when speaking...mens...womens; it is men & women, they are already plural

I am just curious to know how others are managing their teens and personal computer time. Do you set daily or weekly limits? Do you give them free reign,since they will soon be in college/away anyway? I am specifically talking about high schoolers. There are so many distractions with social networking, cell phones,etc. Do your kids have these things? How are you handling this with your kids? Please, Please share!:D

I am just curious to know how others are managing their teens and personal computer time. Do you set daily or weekly limits? Do you give them free reign,since they will soon be in college/away anyway? I am specifically talking about high schoolers. There are so many distractions with social networking, cell phones,etc. Do your kids have these things? How are you handling this with your kids? Please, Please share!:D

I am planning for first grade this fall. I have an older child who used Abeka language, and then switched to Rod & Staff language (she just needed a change). I found both programs solid and am considering using them with my younger dd but would like to add WWE for narration, dictation,and copywork. I currently own FLL but have not used it yet (curriculum junkie :lol:).I am thinking of starting with it for the remainder of K and then possibly switch for first grade. DD is reading well. Level 2 & 3 readers and books like The Frog and the Toad are Friends, to give you an idea. Has anyone used this combo? Any thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

We have tried various methods but I am finding that the 9 weeks(1quarter) then one week off to assess & breathe :-) is working well. We generally take off 1/2 week for Thanksgiving if we are in town, and 2 weeks during December, and 1 week around Easter. We generally continue throughout the summer with reading, math, various enrichment activities, and travel. Remember to check what your state requires. Once you meet the mandatory number of instruction days (if it applies) then you can work your schedule in a way that best suits your family's needs. Most of all--when YOU need a break...take it!:lol:

At this age exploration is very important. My dd5 LOVES art and we have been using Primary Art. http://www.amazon.com/Primary-Art-Its-Process-Product/dp/0876592833 It has a lot of activities using various mediums. Our local library has this title and others by the author. I also have How To Teach Art To Children, which I used with my older dd and will proably pull off the shelf for first grade.:) http://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-Art-Children-Grades/dp/1557998116 I hope this helps.:)

Do you use the Abeka speed drills? I used Abeka with my older dd at that level and we used the daily speed drills which helped solidify facts.

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