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If you have the newest 3rd edition, it comes with a CD with additional practice sheets for each lesson so you could work through each of those until you get the to the page where you left off. These sheets are set up just the same as the original lessons. Another option would be to look on the used curriculum board and see if you could even find an unused Spring Into Action workbook from the 2nd edition - this also has those same lessons repeated for additional practice.
Hope this helps.
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My ds, entering into 4th grade, has had minimal exposure to sentence writing and basic grammar. He was a struggling reader so my focus was on getting him reading and now that has been accomplished we are ready to move on forward and adding to his skills. He can compose a sentence and I act as his scribe but due to some handwriting issues (dysgraphia), I want something that is short. I'm looking for the following:
Step-by-step writing - start with a sentence and work into a paragraph
colorful - loves workbooks
not a lot of writing, writing and more writing (yes I know he's learning to write but not drill and kill)
I have copywork and spelling covered but also need something that is easy/light on grammar, too. I'm not a fan of diagramming or memorizing. I have Writing Tales 1 TM (haven't purchased the workbook) but not sure if this is the right fit for him). I am more CM-oriented with a bit of Ruth Beechick. I like the SL LA but it is too much writing for him. Queen's books have small lines and typos (at least in the upper grades). I really like the look/style of BJU English 2 (I know he's going into 4th but I have to start somewhere) and I've used the English 3 and he's not ready for that level but wondering what else might be a good fit and easy to teach.
Help?
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This was recently discussed on the HOD boards. I don't remember the specifics but what I do remember is that Carrie did respond to the issue and the bottom line was that the pages in question were not even assigned to be read. The book is just an extra supplement for the 4th and 5th graders so you could easily substitute something else or not read it at all as there is so much else within the program. I will be using Bigger this year for my 4th grader and do have the extension books and I must say if we read every one of the extension books it would be too much each day!
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I had my plans all set out on paper but posted on the SL boards for some feedback with regards to my dd who is entering the 8th grade. I had looked over the books used in Core 4 (yes, I know they say they are for youngers but the USA books are listed through 8th grade and many of the books are challenging to read) so I thought we'd work through Core 4 with her doing most of the reading herself and supplementing the LA with IEW and some other things. I felt she'd enjoy the readings more because they had girl characters and didn't focus as much on the war-theme that you find at other levels (I love WP American Cultures but we looked at the books and she thought they were better suited for her brothers!) and if anything, reading these books would help increase speed and comprehension without overwhelming her. Unfortunately, those that have used SL brought out the point that if I did Core 4 for her that when she did HS level work next year it would be too big a transition for her and she'd struggle - something I had not given a thought about. Is this so, not sure? I know that I was most likely only going to use Core 4 from SL this year and then she would be working in HOD when the new Middle Ages guide came out (sadly we did Ancients or I would not even be having these issues because she would have done HOD without a blink of an eye - she loves and thrives on the CM style of learning). So, here I am trying to find something to use for next year that won't A - break the bank and B-cause me to be a major time traveller when working with all of my kids at their varying levels. We had originally thought about a World Geography course for her and her youngest brother would just tag along at his level but just couldn't seem to find an option that didn't cost an arm and leg buying all the extras! Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions? I found myself looking at HO's Modern but from Level 1 (I know level 2 is coming out, but her exposure to this subject is minimal at best - just what she has gleaned from American Girl books as we focused our American History studies on the Early American in the past). HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!! She is not a textbook gal and I prefer something that is scheduled out for me - open, read the assignment and move along. Not worried about big writing assignments but more of an exposure, being familiar, capturing an interest....
Ideas:
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My ds has been using the new 3rd editions from BJU Math from K on through to 3rd. The new 4th grade workbook is ready for release but the TM is not available until September and the CD in December. I like the new editions - color, just enough problems without overdrill, and it now has review incorporated right into the lessons but I don't like wondering whether or not the new edition will be out in time each year! I'd like to see if there wouldn't be another option out there that is mastery although I have no idea whether or not spiral would be an option, too. My son does struggle with reading issues and handwriting (dysgraphia) so I'm wondering what others might have used that worked especially well with this types of issues. I like the idea of Singapore but don't enjoy the word problems done separately (I like having 1 TM that tells me what to do, how much to do, etc. - creativity on my part is lacking). Any suggestions? I will say that while we did work through Grade 3 this year, it wasn't one of his better years but that could be related to any number of reasons, kwim?
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My dd has enjoyed using the Queen Language Art books although I wasn't impressed but it seemed to get the job done. She does very well without getting easily overwhelmed in writing in this Charlotte Mason style. Is there another program out there that would be more geared towards writing like this? I have Writing Tales Level 1 for a younger child and love that style and I think she'd enjoy it too, but obviously WT is too young. Any ideas? Are there grammar programs out there in that CM style, too? I have WriteShop on the shelf and have been considering IEW SWI B but still on the fence and looking at options.....
Any and all ideas would be graciously appreciated.
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Also, don't forget our service members - there are many things that you could have him do - whether it is mowing the lawn for a disabled veteran, serving at the VA in some capacity (my mom is an NP at the VA and they do have kids who work the summer volunteering doing a variety of things - some office related and some patient related). My dh is a member of the VFW and my son attends and helps at fund raisers, delivering meals, and just visiting with wounded veterans whose families are far away. He also serves each year for a week during Police Week (dad is a PO) doing all kinds of various jobs. There could be opportunities at a local Fire House. I believe the church holds many opportunities, too. My son was a crew leader and helped teach VBS for 2 weeks this summer, worked as the grip during the annual Christmas play, attends a mission each summer serving a population who need so much more than he can give.
Just a few more ideas to add to the list.
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Thanks for all of the great ideas. I really wish I had the knowledge (or is it confidence) to come up with a lesson plan to do this totally on my own. I've got these books bookmarked and will put a few ideas together for my son and I to discuss and see what might fit him best. I was really intrigued by the hippocampus stuff and wondered with the textbook and those assignments - is that it? Would that be a complete course for a nonscience major kid? I've seen a number of the recommended textbooks at a our big used bookstore so this course would be very inexpensive. Hmmm...
Heidi
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Does this exist? - a list of subjects/topics that should be covered for a high school Biology class? I'm really struggling to find a good fit for my ds to complete his bio credit this year. He's not science oriented at all. Apologia has not been a good fit but he does seem to learn best by watching/visual aids. I love the books on the Charlotte Mason site (he does seem to enjoy reading some science books that are novel in nature rather than textbook style). I'm wondering about the Biology 101 DVD course but adding in some extras if it didn't cover all that is needed - hence my question concerning a list of subjects/topics that should be covered at this level. Help?
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I'm trying to come up with a BIO option for my 10th grader (very NOT science minded - will most likely head into ministry). I was planning on using all BJU DVD but that is ALOT of lectures each day so I'm trying to come up with a plan alternative for his science (and history). I like the WP new course that covers Forensic Science but I'd need to add something to it to make sure it had enough to make a BIO credit - I'm assuming. Any suggestions? He really is a better visual learner - wonder if that Bio 101 DVD would work? Help! Suggestions? Am I nuts to even consider it?
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I've never had a customer service problem - I've called and I've emailed them requesting that someone (always has been Karen) called me back. There is probably a delay in your order because on of the Cultures books went out of print so they were busy finding a substitute and changing that info within the guide - the last update I heard was that they should be shipping this program in July but that could have changed.
I think the program looks awesome, too, and tried to get my dd to do it this coming year but after checking out some of the books from the library she thinks they look too boyish because of the all the war/military books. Go figure! That was our history but I did think about looking for some famous women to add into the program and now she is intrigued. We're still thinking through next year's plans.
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We used the DVD Spanish I this year. My son enjoyed watching the class and he was very good at reading and writing but speaking it just didn't happen. I think you have to make more of an effort to get them to practice the skills but then, that would mean you probably should be able to speak the language yourself or add some supplementation (audio tapes perhaps). I'm probably going to end up ordering all the DVDs for this year but have been rethinking the Spanish (if my son had started with French I could have been more of a help to him) and will, instead, use the AOP SOS program and call it a day. Definitely a lot of written work (read busy work) but my son seems to enjoy that (who knew?).
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I have no experience with Living Books but have looked at it numerous times and it still is my list to consider. As for a 4 year old using Little Hearts, I am assuming you used the HOD placement chart to be sure that would be the right program rather than Little HANDS. That placement chart really is key as to whether you will enjoy it because the child is working at his level and gradually growing throughout the year or either too hard too easy and then mom is unhappy with the purchase. I have found that Little Hearts tends to be too much for even many 5 year olds (especially boys). The stories that are used a chapter books - no pictures. I know you could supplement but when you consider the price of things, you want the most for your money. I love HOD but I would have to agree with the above poster, not sure about Little Hearts. I have it and tried to use with my 5 and then young 6 year old but I just couldn't hold his attention so I shelved it and am considering trying once again for 1st grade this fall. I do love Beyond and above levels. I have found that the younger kids do better with just lots and lots of wonderful books, cuddle time, science discovery and easy math concepts. I also thought the Rod and Staff workbooks (so they feel like they're doing school) are wonderful - Little Hearts schedules 2 of them but they are last books in the 6 book series so they're more advanced than the earlier books.
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I have my IEW catalog and would love to purchase IEW SWI-B but wondering how much else I'd need to purchase beside the $99 program. Do I need the source texts to make this program work? Help!
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I just have to ask-- are you using DITHOR as a read-aloud program (meaning you are reading them aloud) rather than having your child read the book(s) on their own or aloud to you? I've used DITHOR for 6th/7th graders and it is meant to be done on their own so I never even considered using the DITHOR program as a read-aloud for my youngers (I have all the levels workbooks). Hmmmm....
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I'm trying to decide upon my ds' 10th grade science credit - Biology. I am planning on using the DVDs for his coursework per his request but am wondering if the Bio portion will be too much for him. He is NOT a science major and science is probably his weakest of subjects. I'm concerned that BJU may be too much for him. I've given a second look at the Apologia course or maybe even using the DIVE CD with the Apologia or BJU book. I've been hesitant on the Apologia because Physical and General Science were absolute flops. I'm not necessarily hung up on the labs and will probably have him do some other assignments to accomplish any dissecting assignments if that helps. Thoughts? Other options?
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Just a note - the science from SL was revamped this year and is much more friendly and useful. The experiments do line up and there is more rhyme and reason to the programs. They removed books that didn't work and added in ones that did. A much needed overhaul to the programs and people have just started the new versions are greatly enjoying the changes.
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Add me to the list of moms who want to poke their eyes out! My ds, 9, has struggled and struggled and struggled some more. The brain drain from Friday afternoon to Monday morning is sooooo bad that I dread reading on Monday with him. Well, we are finally making progress and he is reading through SL LA 2 Intermediate books but gee, I sure wish he'd just take off on his reading and we could just be friends again. He is definitely my most challenging student. My youngest is working through McRuffy - if I only had it to do over again with the 9 year old - McRuffy would have been my choice.
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I'm considering this program for ds this year as his youngers will, I think, as of today, being working through a cultural/world geography program of some shape, sort or form. My son loves his DVDs from BJU so I'll have to give some consideration on this one - I know the DVDs (and I think online, too) use the older version and the new release from last year has not been recorded yet. Hmmm...
On a side note, when you use the BJU online program, you will have to pay extra if you want the TM for the program - for some that doesn't matter and for some, like me, I like to have the TM so that I can look something up if my ds gets stuck.
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My ds used TT Algebra last year and made it through the first 3 or 4 chapters and then things rapidly accelerated downward (he was in 8th). We stopped the book and I went with something else to review all the basics of math (math was his strong subject and TT PreAlgebra was a breeze). This year for 9th we went with BJU Algebra and he has done wonderfully but I will say that we had a little glitch in the chapters about graphing inequalities but we worked side-by-side, I found a few helpful vidoes on line to help remember the skills, and he then picked back up speed and has done wonderfully. I'm not sure that he would have done as well if he had attempted this work in 8th. My dd (7th this year) has been working through BJU PreAlgebra and we are at the end of the book where the algebra-type work is really presented and I've had to hold her hand each day and walk through each problem. My intentions were for her to continue with BJU Algebra next year but I do think it will be best to just work on basic skills (I'll find another pre-algrebra option) before we head on into the world of Algebra. She has done beautifully well up until now so I kow she is strong in her skills but the frustration level is not something I necessarily want to bring into the math at this point because I don't find it productive - she'll get there in her time. I think that Algebra (the non-watered down kind) needs to be done in their own time and not to worry about the current trends of Algebra in 8th and then all the other advanced maths in high school. Colleges are finding a lot of kids are not doing well in college math because they didn't retain anything and are having to spend that first year redoing basic math - better now when the cost is lower :-)
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After I posted this question I really started thinking - hello? are you the one learning or is he? If he is finally making progress and understanding concepts and growing and maturing in his literature skills, why are you even considering rocking the boat? I guess I was just wondering if there were other options for my other kids coming down the pike because they do learn quite differently than big brother. I've really struggled with the whole literature analysis concept because I was an avid reader as child (grew up overseas with no tv so I played and read A LOT) but when I attended high school in the US I remember only 1 literature analysis - Great Expectations. We read the book and watched the movie. That was it. I headed off to college and I didn't read a whole book there, either - we read a portion of the Great Gatsby and somehow I managed to eek out a B+ (my writing portion was weak at the time). I know things have changed (seeing as I attended college over 16 years ago) so things are much more challenging I'm guessing? I want my kids to be prepared for college - whether they end up there or not. This particular child I believe is leading in the direction of youth ministry but he'll still need to be able to read a lot and understand what it all means sooooo.... I'm going to stop analyzing and just keep notes of suggestions that come up over time to keep in mind for my other little students. All this really said to read - I'm not confident that I would do a good job in the English/Lit department so I'm going to leave it up some professionals at this point.
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The post about the BJU DVDs got me thinking (actually so has the fact that my checkbook is shrinking) but is there another way to teach kids literary skills and how much picking apart, evaluating, opinions, etc. is necessary. My ds, who is not a strong reader (nor does he enjoy it), really needs the visual portion of the DVDs to stick with the lesson. I tried Progeny Press and TLP and he just didn't seem to get much. We've worked through BJU (I actually used the 8th grade level) and he finally was beginning to enjoy the literature. Not sure why. He didn't always enjoy filling out the sheets about character, setting, plot, and answering indepth questions, but he did it - some stories better than others. Are there other options that would work? Would Teaching Company be an option if he were to read just a few works rather than abbreviated portions. Not sure that I necessarily want to rock the boat but looking at other options - especially with another high schooler closing in on his heels (and she is a reader).
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The BJU DVD courses for English are semester courses - you work through the literature portion first (or second) and then you work through the English/Writing portion. In the English/Writing portion you could just do the grammar lessons as the writing lessons are usually one "day" and then you assign a due date for the written assignment. The DVDs are labeled so you know where to start. The scheduling and hands-outs, etc. are also divided between literature and english/writing. I'm currently using this for my 9th grader and he worked through the Lit portion and he just watches the lessonf for the grammar portions and I do something entirely different for writing. It is expensive to use just the literature portion - I'm personally trying to figure out a different option but my son needs the visual lessons that the DVD provide. I honestly wish they'd allow you to purchase just the Lit or just the English/Grammar portion - easiest enough to do when you read the labels on the DVDs.
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Omma -
I emailed BJU (haven't been to a conference or motel meeting yet) and they wouldn't commit on an answer to Math 4. Last year, when you did a search on Math 3 Third Edition on the BJU website I was able to find the item #s for the worktext and TM. I was able to buy the worktext in July (it had just been released) but the TM didn't release until the end of September. Hmmm... maybe there are hopes after all. I ended up not getting the TM since I forgot about it and just worked through the worktext and we've been fine. I did recently get a little stuck on some geometry (needing some visuals) but still had my Math 4 charts from the 2nd edition, so I pulled that and we were off and running. I guess I'll keep checking the website and see if something doesn't come up soon. That would be awesome and you've given me reason to hope for the new edition!
P.S. I have found the reps much more reliable than the website.
Getting Started with Bob Jones Math
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Unless you have a child that is really struggling in math, you most likely won't need the reviews book. This workbook is basically another workbook set up just like the base workbook but it is in black & white and just has more problems for the child to work through - some kids need a lot of repetition and some do not. Also, the base worktext has a small review section on each worksheet on the back that will review earlier taught concepts. I've never used my CDs but I do believe there are extra worktext pages there that you could print out if needed.