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I taught my dd Italics handwriting (first print, then cursive) solely using copywork. However, if you prefer to have a curriculum to guide you, I highly recommend Penny Gardner's Italics - Beautiful Handwriting For Children.
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This first year I bought too many things at the beginning of the year. I just got my copy of The Latin Centered Curriculum, so I am hoping to do more with less.
The Latin Centered Curriculum book $15
MM -got it last year (bundle) $0
SM 1A and 1B and IG -got it last year at used curriculum sale. $0
Elemental Science (cont.) and BFSU -got it $0
Handwriting - got free downloads from web $0
English for the Thoughful Child and Natural Speller -got both last year at used curricuclum sale.
FLL -second hand (gifted by a friend who's done with it). $0
History -stumped! I will have to buy my history material. I will try very hard to find things second-hand.
Geography Sucess Book 1 for teacher and student $25
Don't know if we are doing Latin -we'll see.
Spanish -free stuff from the Web.
Art supplies- got tons in storage.
I intend to raid gutemberg and every freebie I can find (currclick and others). I still have to pay for printing, though. I will buy second-hand from amazon (or this board) if I can.
In addition to the above I will sale the stuff I'm not using at the next used curriculum sale (in May) to recoup on some of the expenses.;)
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My Really Good Friends are all parents of Schooled Kids.
Go figure.
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Most of the hs in my area have: 1) children older than my own and none of these seem interested in interacting with my 5yo and 2)Babies who are far too young (not walking yet, IYKWIM).
I haven't got a single invitation to go out for coffee from anyone in my hs group. :glare:
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I think we need a support group, Judy. I do the exact same thing as you.
:iagree: I wish I could get a boxed curriculum with my choices...but no, so I end up having to write lessons plans...they don't always work so...:banghead:
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We are working through Singapore Essential Math (K). Next year I will be using Math Mammoth along with Singapore Math.
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I got the same present for my birthday. I am so happy for you. Our cleaning lady (2 hours twice a week) have made all the difference to our homeschooling. Congratlations!!!
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DS 5 - engineer (hasn't changed since 3.5yo).
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There is also: http://oldfashionededucation.com/index.html It uses vintage material which you can either put on a kindle (I use kindle for pc which is free), and MEP math which is also free.
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I chose OTHER because: ds can go barefoot on the beach. Otherwise, shoes go on. DS is famous for stubbing his toes or tripping (yes, he takes after me).:glare:
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I don't do ZB or PDH, but I do use fully cursive for my 5yo and two things have worked really well: having 3 lines and having all letters starting at the base line. I like PDH because it teaches consistent strokes. Only reason I didn't go with PDH is I chose something that looks similar to what they teach in the UK. But what I do use is similar in principle to PDH.
BTW Mead has handwriting paper blooklets with 3 lines. It come in 2 varieties. One with traditional 3 lines and the other has raised lines to the child can 'feel' the lines as he/she writes. Great for practice.
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No co-op where I live. Some share learning activities for older children, but that's it.
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Writing With Ease is like that, developmental, only it isn't open and go for the kids until the logic stage Writing With Skill. I found Queen's Language Lessons to feel like Math Mammoth in terms of implementation and value. Critical Thinking Books and Software's language arts materials are good too, like Editor-in-Chief, Punctuation Puzzler, Run-on Riddler, but those are not complete grammar and composition programs.
I never heard of Queen Language Lessons. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the tip.
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Thanks, I'd not heard of this. It looks very interesting.
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Also :bigear:
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I got some nice printed desk strips and letter formation worksheets from www.twinkl.co.uk. (it's free if you print your own stuff, a small charge if you want things printed and mailed to you).
Because I don't have a whiteboard I just printed the pages with letter formation and others and laminated them. This way I can use whiteboard pens and works just the same.
I had bought other workbooks but my son didn't like the printed format -he wanted to do cursive- so that is what we are doing. The letters: a,c,d, first.
Them m,n,h; then i,l,t, u,v,w... You get the idea. I avoid teaching the letters "b" and "d" at the same time, or "p" and "q".
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Great planner. Much better than we I'm using. I use HST+ for recording work done and field trips and all that, but this paper and pencil planner for plannng is nice.
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Hi, I'm desertmum, and I am a lazy mum (today).
Yes, last time I stayed up as dh has a bad cold and coughed through the night. Fell asleep on the sofa this morning so around 10am, after breakfast, we went to the stationary shop to have LCC (1st ed) and Elemental Science (Teracher and Student) printed and spiral bound. Then ds said we should get some yarn to make a knitted teddy bear for my niece as she is having a baby. I thought, well, selecting the right yarn and stuffing for a teddy bear is a bit like an arts and craft class, right?
After that caught a taxi and making luch. Oops. That's my morning gone.
Long ramble to say :iagree: We all have lazy 'teacher in service' days. I used to beat myself up over this but now I just shrug and make up for the lost work either later on that day, or later on the week.
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I have a fibroid too and I will be following this thread with interest.
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Bump I want to hear about this too!
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I use Homeschool Tracker (the paid version) for school work and google calendar for all other activities and task list.
:iagree: I wanted a system where I did not have to go online. Sometimes we are in places where there is no internet. Also I wanted something that would generate reports and my excel worksheet wasn't keeping up. I must add that I enter most items after the event.
I use VueMinder Lite (free version) as my desktop calendar. It works great, and again, I don't depend on the internet.
I back everything onto an external backup drive on regular basis.
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I am an only child and I always said I would have at least 2. Hey, I wanted a large tribe. I grew up obssessed by shows like "Eight is Enough", "The Waltons", "Little House in the Prairie", you name it.
Well, I've had 2 m-c, and only 1 child. I am grateful for the one I have. But It makes me sad as my husband has a bunch of young nieces -all getting pregnant at the same time, so I understand a little how you feel.
I don't think you can "get over" loosing a baby/child. But life goes on. You are in my prayers. :grouphug:
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I liked the article. However it assumes hs children interact with other hs children exclusively, which is not always the case. None of my ds's friends are hs (and we don't have chickens -unless you count the one we had for dinner Saturday night). On the plus sides it says hs is going mainstream, so the old stereotype of hs=religious nutter/tree hugger is somewhat debunked. All in all a positive article. I'll pass it on...:001_smile:
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Sorry, I didn't mean to disappear like that. Everyone in my house has gone down with a cold (yes, including me) and it has taken me a few days to get back on my feet and get my thoughts organised.
I can't believe no one has found a solutions for chidren who will not pick up after themselves. Really hive, no one? :bigear:
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It is based on Word Mastery, not Blend Phonics. However, this Classical Phonics appears to have a lot more handwriting added to it.
Do take a look at the related threads at the end of this page.
Maybe not the First Start Reading, but this:
Classical Phonics: A Child's Guide to Word Mastery Cheryl Lowe
(based on Florence Akin's Word Mastery)
I am using Akin's Word Mastery and it is working really well. This is after Jolly Phonics and OPGR flopped. I supplement it with McGuffey Ecclectic Primer and misc. readers (Magic Key, Peter and Jane, etc.).
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Praying here too. Let the antibiotics work. Talk soothingly to your 'bump' (babies can hear your voice). :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
S/O spouse traveling
in General Education Discussion Board
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My husband has always made short trips for work. Last time he spent 5 months in the Gulf before we (ds and I) joined him. I understand that dh travels because he has to, he is not going on a holiday.