PentecostalMom

June 16, 2018

On 5/18/2018 at 6:20 PM, stlily said:

Language Arts study includes: *Reading: Skills (this is learning to read, developing fluency, developing reading stamina), *Reading: Literature (these are the Great Books that coincide with your history study), Spelling, Writing, Grammar, and Handwriting.

Language Arts

Subjects

Kindergarten

1^st Grade

2^nd Grade

3^rd Grade

4^th Grade

Reading: Skills

*This is teaching your child to read using a primer like Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading, Teaching Your Child to Reading in 100 Easy Lessons, All About Reading, etc.

*This will include a phonics workbook like MCP Plaid Phonics or Explode the Code

*This also includes using Phonetic Readers like Bob Books then later beginning chapter books like Frog and Toad

*The next stage would be reading longer chapter books like The Boxcar Children, The Littles, Stone Fox, etc.

*Begin primer

*LOTS of read alouds

*Nursery Rhymes

*Songs

*MCP Plaid Phonics (2011) – Level K

*Continue with the reading primer

*Add phonetic readers when child is ready (may happen in kindergarten)

*LOTS of read alouds

*MCP Plaid Phonics (2011) – Level A

*Continue with the reading primer (*Primer is usually finished in the 2^nd grade but continue in the 3^rd grade until complete)

*MCP Plaid Phonics (2011) – Level B

*Begin short chapter books when child is ready (may happen before 2^nd grade). The books selected should be at the student’s “instructional level” meaning they should be slightly challenging but not to the point of frustration.

*LOTS of read alouds

Continue with the reading primer until finished

*MCP Plaid Phonics (2011) – Level C

*Child may (or may not) be ready for longer chapter books.

The books selected should be at the student’s “instructional level” meaning they should be slightly challenging but not to the point of frustration.

*Student continues to read books slight challenging books.

*You won’t continue with MCP Plaid Phonics level D because the activities in Spelling Workout will begin to overlap with this (if you go with Spelling Workout)

Reading: Literature

*This is the list of Great Books that you choose to read that coincide with your history study

*Parent/Teacher reads the Great Books to the student.

*Parent/Teacher reads the Great Books to the student.

*Student may be able to start reading some of the Great Books on his/her own.

Student reads some of the Great Books on his/her own.

Student reads the Great Books on his/her own.

Writing

*This includes, copywork, narration, dictation

Writing With Ease Level 1 – There is only one book to purchase. Teacher book and student pages are all in one book.

Writing With Ease Level 2 – Teacher book and student pages are all in one book.

Writing With Ease Level 3 – Teacher book and student pages are all in one book.

Writing With Ease Level 4 – Teacher book and student pages are all in one book.

Grammar

First Language Lessons Level 1 – There is only one book to purchase.

First Language Lessons Level 2 – There is only one book to purchase.

First Language Lessons Level 3 – Teacher book and student workbook are separate. You need both, in my opinion.

First Language Lessons Level 4 – Teacher book and student workbook are separate. You need both, in my opinion.

Spelling

Spelling Workout Levels A & B (This is per SWB recommendation with the goal of completing all levels by the end of 6^th grade

Spelling Workout C & D

Spelling Workout E

Spelling Workout F

Handwriting

Zaner-Bloser Level K

*You don’t need the Teacher’s editions for any of the levels.

Zaner-Bloser – Grade 1

Zaner-Bloser – Grade 2

Zaner-Bloser – Grade 3

Zaner-Bloser – Grade 4

*SWB says that skills subjects like phonics instruction, spelling, and grammar should be taught systematically (in order) and without skipping any levels. I don’t know what grade your kids are in. The most I would skip with your 9 year old in regard to grammar would be levels 1 & 2 because they are pretty repetative. You may also be able to skip levels A & B with spelling (your call). As far as the reading primer (phonics instruction) goes, SWB highly recommends that yo finish whichever primer you started. She says parent may be tempted to stop the phonics instruction when reading clicks for the student and the take off. She says that often these kids never learn the skills needed to read harder, multi-syllable words and reading issues can develop later because of this.

Hope this helps.

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May 19, 2018

1 hour ago, Sdel said:

I went through the same program, in my equine 101 class I learned not one new thing. We even used the same “textbook” that is a basic horse owner manual that I used in my high school equine class. https://www.amazon.com/Horses-Guide-Selection-Care-Enjoyment/dp/0805072519/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526761566&sr=1-2&keywords=horses%2C+Evans

For the record, the first statement made in class after the prof introduced themself was that all the people who were looking to be trainers or barn managers.....this was not the program for them. I agree, the program is lacking in hands on instruction and assumes a lot of prior knowledge in regards to horsemanship.

I think you will be hard pressed to find anything novel in a kid’s equine course if she’s already burned through 4-H/pony club materials. That’s why I suggested more specific practical materials might be more appropriate.

Stefanie

I do not think she has that book, but I am not certain. I will check into it. I do have a friend that will let her be an assistant to the trainer/program manager, but not until next spring when she is a little older. Just trying to make it through!

May 19, 2018

7 hours ago, Sdel said:

An equine science course does not teach horse training. If she is wanting more training related content then you should get more practical books instead of looking for an equine science book. It sounds like she needs to move up to more specific and in-depth resources. As an equine science major, it’s a pretty basic content area and easy to max out. Then you have to move more to veterinary science or toward the practical.

There are books for discussing farrier education, massage, first aid, behavior, ground training, clicker training, training for the different disciplines, nutrition, stable management. If she has a horse, maybe a project, take a groundwork book and work through the exercises, instead of looking for a course. If she wants to focus on nutrition she can use NRC data (http://nrc88.nas.edu/nrh/) to formulate rations. Can you look for working student opportunities at a barn? Those are much more worthwhile for someone interested in horse training.

Stefanie

I am not looking specifically for Equine Science, and I am aware that Equine Science does not teach horse training. We have owned horses for nearly two decades and my eldest daughter is majoring in Equine Science with a specialization in Equine Husbandry at Texas A&M and also rides pro rodeo. ?

For this daughter, if she is going to own horses and train horses (which she already does), she needs to have solid knowledge of horse anatomy and care. She is the first line of defense to identify and prevent injuries, to control pests, and to determine if the horse is in need of more care than we are able to administer at home. If she desires to be a trainer, she needs to be well-versed in all aspects of the horse, not simply training. Some of the other areas that you mentioned: groundwork, farrier, nutrition, stable and barn management, those can easily be part of a horse study. Some of these she has already delved into.

Because of her age, there is only one local horse facility that is willing to have her on (and on very sporadically) as a barn hand. As she gets a little older, more of these opportunities will open to her. As it is, she would like a study that is already laid out. It can incorporate any aspects of the horse, not just science, not just training. I may end up pulling together my own from some of the sources mentioned. I am sure I will find other resources as I am looking at these.

Thanks to everyone for your help and I am still looking if anyone has more to add.

May 18, 2018

8 hours ago, RootAnn said:

I had two horse crazy girls do WP's Equine Science a year or two ago. We were underwhelmed (for such a price, too!).

What exactly is she looking for? Science? Lit? History? I seem to remember there are equine science MOOCs. We weren't ready for those yet . . .

I wish we both knew. I let her interests lead this and so far it has been a combination. She is not interested in showing, but in being a trainer. What is a MOOC?

May 18, 2018

7 hours ago, Margaret in CO said:

Look into the Horseless Horse 4-H project. You don't have to belong to 4-H to buy the book. Or buy Centered Riding, Parelli books, books on race horses such as Secretariat and $80 Champion, & anatomy coloring book. Or Equine Science by Parker--it's the standard text. https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/equine-science_rick--parker/527148/?mkwid=sURE13OvE|dc&pcrid=70112893392&pkw=&pmt=&plc=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PTXBRCGARIsAKNYfG2KRKu2gwbyclLeYSl5J2z48a52oCbPUmBV2GAiTPewrZx6oTm4W7UaAj9eEALw_wcB#isbn=0827371365&idiq=4628180

https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781418032548?bookbin=14727852543&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PTXBRCGARIsAKNYfG2j_hKNGjbW2LWb87bN04fBvYEwJb5njfKY-MH0o3vII1TCWVq7GeAaAufUEALw_wcB

She has a horse and is in 4-H. We have exhausted their resources. She has done Parelli and Clinton Anderson Clinics, as well as a couple of lesser-knowns. She has read every book in every library that we could find and completed literature studies on some of those. Movies, all we can find.

I will look into the Parker book. Thanks!

May 17, 2018

My daughter has requested yet another horse related study. We have done Beautiful Feet History of the Horse, I am looking into Winter Promise Equine Science, and I am planning to purchase the Homeschool Legacy Horse Unit Student. I am hoping for something on a high school level. Thoughts? Suggestions? If we could integrate it with Sonlight's Core 100 (American History In-Depth) that would be ideal. I am also willing to write my own lesson plans if needed. Help a mama out!

May 17, 2018

after FLL. This was pre-ALL (now known as Grammar for the WTM). Can someone that is more vintage help me find that? Thanks!

May 14, 2018

instruction go into WWS Level 1? Especially if it is not rushed?

May 12, 2018

instruction to begin in late 6th/early 7th grade?

March 21, 2018

Looking at the set of classes available for $20/month. Any input helpful.

March 17, 2018

Just a note. I attempted to use the 3rd Edition Tests & Worksheets book with the 2nd Edition text because I had them from prior students. They are not compatible. The 3rd Edition has some concepts out of order from the 2nd.

January 4, 2018

We use and love Atelier here!

December 31, 2017

Beautiful Feet!

December 30, 2017

One of my dc is doing well in Saxon 5/4. She can do the lessons just fine, but hit a wall with the facts practice when she reached division. Should I stop and drill her on facts? She is not solid on multiplication facts and I donâ€™t want her to get lost, however, not doing the actual lessons does not appeal to me. Thoughts and suggestions?

December 30, 2017

Hello all,

I have been searching this forum and I don't seem to be able to find any information on the use of Beautiful feet books intermediate levels with younger ages.

I have been doing kindergarten with my 4 year old, and I am trying to make curriculum decisions for the upcomming years.

This year I have been reading an old abeka 3rd grade history book that my mother gave me from back when I was homeschooled. My 4 year old has been enjoying it and retaining much of it. It is one of the few abeka history books that is story/biography format. Having been homeschooled myself I am sick of history being boring.

I will eventually be homeschooling at least 3 kids close in ages, and there is no way I can read aloud 3 separate history programs. My goal is to come up with a literature based history cycle that will work k-8. The younger kids would mainly listen/narrate, and the older do the asignments/read aloud.

I love the idea of beautiful feet books, but they seem to be really lacking in the younger grades. So my question is would the intermediate level books be interesting and understandable to a 5 or 6 y/o or would they be way over their heads?

I got the holling c holling geography books from our library when my son was 3 years and he adored them. They are listed as 3rd-7th grade.

The cycle I'm thinking of doing is:

Early American intermediate (I am pretty sure my son would understand these)

Modern American and world intermediate (Most of these seem like they would work)

Ancient intermedite (I think this one would work)

Mideval intermediate (I am unsure of this one)

Then repeat....

I must sound totally crazy, lol!

Have you looked at the BF suggested progression schedule? Is there a reason you cannot combine the Primary and Intermediate for some of the guides? I currently have 6th, 2nd, K and Pre-K using the primary/intermediate combo for Early American and it is easily doable.

December 7, 2017

We did the weekly file folder thing for a couple of years. It was during the workbox craze of 2014-2015 (??). I have too many kids to keep it up, so I switched to a Trofast system from IKEA, and a series of post-its. Each Trofast bin has whatever is needed that day + a pencil. So, the math bin typically has a ruler, calculator, manipulatives, etc. (depending on grade level) + text + workbook.

For my kid with huge EF issues, he has his CLE workbook with post-it note tabs on the speed drill and problem sets for the day.

I did this also. It worked great for my youngers. I need to do it now! Some of mine are now using a planner. I write the entire week down and they work however they choose. The only daily items are our group activities and Bible.