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  1. If you can swing it I would put the 7th grader in bju science online. What math does your third grader use? Put the first grader in that or use something like CLE. The lessons are fast-paced and keep the little ones moving right along. Alternatively, you could look into Abeka's math track or mus. I think you are doing fantastic. Focus on what you can teach and do it well; outsource the rest! :)
  2. I have a crew the same ages as yours :). I voted "other" because I think Abeka grammar and IEW would be a great combo. I switched from R&S to Abeka because I wanted strong grammar but I wanted the time I work with them to focus on writing. My kiddos do Abeka mostly independently and it takes maybe 5-10 minutes tops. We do not use quizzes or tests. HTH!
  3. Your siggy already looks fun :) Do you not want to continue with FIAR? You could make units based on a book, a theme (apples,sharks), holidays, current events, etc... I would include cooking, art projects, library books, homeschool share, coloring pages,.... If you want something already scheduled you could pick up a mfw k manual (not the whole shebang). Ants and butterflies are always a hit :) Schedule field trips and library days and make them happen. The most important thing is to find a balance you are comfortable with. Don't get so stressed feeling like you have to keep up with xyz science curriculum in k because you bought it, kwim? Don't underestimate the value of those classic childhood games and songs. I love to hear my girls run around singing "Bluebird bluebird through my window". So precious! We play heads up 7up and 4 corners and hide and seek. Art! You could go cheap with Deep Space Sparkle or free chalk tutorials or you could look into something like Home Art Studio, Atelier, or Artistic Pursuits. Peaceful and productive.
  4. I love the early years! I do phonics, math, fine motor, and read alouds DAILY. Math can be c-rods, games, pattern blocks, workbooks, whatever. Fine motor is handwriting, coloring, cutting, playdo... I like to keep them focused and intense for a short period of time. What I really want them to learn is that school is not negotiable. I want them to find enjoyment in focusing their attention and satisfaction in seeing something through to completion. THEN nature study, childhood games, sing songs and hymns together, chores, handicrafts, glitter, markers, googly eyes, tissue paper, field trips, unit studies, races, missionary stories, audio books, baking cookies, writing letters, drawing pictures for neighbors, Peter Rabbit and Half-Pint, library trips, park days, art books and prints,memory work... Do what makes you feel happy and at peace! :001_smile:
  5. Is there somewhere I can have color copies printed and mailed to my house for a reasonable price? I don't have an office supply store nearby so I couldn't pick them up in person. Thanks :)
  6. Is it possible to use Story of the US with a first edition manual that schedules Exploring American History? How much trouble would it be to try to line the readings up and write them into the tm? Thanks!
  7. Me too :( I loved reading about their notebooking and her curriculum reviews. I came here to pm her but I can't find her name in the list anymore... Hope everything is okay! Maybe she just needed some privacy...
  8. The Simply Charlotte Mason forum is great! I think the 4real forums are Catholic CM--not sure though.
  9. Road Trip USA rounding out with recommended history books Beautiful Feet Early American History Guest Hollow American History (free) MFW Adventures (might save you from reinventing the wheel) HOD Bigger Abeka grade 3 history adding living books Homeschool in the Woods This Country of Ours (free, public domain)
  10. I can't get the captcha right to register for their forums, so I thought I would ask here. :D I have a k'er who taught himself to read when he was 4. He needs more phonics work but despises OPGTR so I think I am going to start him in AAS 1. I also have a little one who is ready for phonics instruction so I am considering AAR pre-1 and AAR1. Finally, I have a second grader who never did any phonics work beyond OPGTR. She is a terrific reader and I sometimes have her read through McGuffey's for fluency, but I would like to help her with the skills to decode words she has never encountered before. Her spelling is fantastic (she uses Rod and Staff) so I'm not even sure if AAS is what she needs. What do I need to order? I'm so confused between the items that are used in every level, how many of each because of multiple students...just finding the program difficult to wrap my mind around...:confused:
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