[SWR and AAS]

can someone tell me if these are similiar programs. I have used SWR but I have never used AAS

I would like to know if they are different what are their differences?

Also what level or grade does AAS go up to ?

thanks

[signapore math? saxon? developmental?]

can someone who uses Signapore math - and has used it for a while tell me what you use to supplement? I think it is an excellent curriculum but I have heard others say that you need to supplement with something that has more drill of the basic math facts? We used Abeka k-3 and I switched my daughter to saxon this yr for 4th but is really easy for her so I am thinking of switching to signapore math but would like to use it along side another math program

[electronic thesaurus and dictionary]

anyone have an electronic thesaurus and dictionary. What Brand? how much? I am looking for one and want to get a good brand and one that a 4th and 5th grader could easily

 

any info would be helpful

[us history based lessons IEW vol 1]

can someone tell me what grade this is applicable for? I have seen alot of people that use it for older kids and I am concerned that it will be too much for 3-5th grade. Anyone have experience with it? It does not say what age or grade it is for and the other ones like the Fables Myths and fairy tales specifically say for 3-5th grade

thanks

[learning states and capitols]

Is there any fun way , crafts, or songs to learn the 50 states and capitols and also be able to locate them on a map. Dont want to buy a whole curriculum just something supplemental

thanks

lorinorton@cox.net

[explode the code]

Can someone please tell me if ETC is for spelling or reading or both?

and what is an appropriate amount of work to do each day? How many books to do in a year? IF using this as phonics , isn't there something else I should be doing also?

[spelling workout or megawords]

which do you feel is a better curriculum to use. If I use Spelling w/o I am also going to use wordly wise but If I use mega words then I dont think I will need to wordly wise.

btw -this is for a 4th grader who is an ok speller and reader

thanks

[Writing Trails in American History or US history Based Writing lessons??]

can someone tell me which is better or I should say what is the difference?

I am teaching a co op 4-5 grade we are doing 15 weeks of IEW , SWI Level A and then I want to use either Writing trails or US history based writing lessons

 

any input would be great

 

thanks

Lori

[HELP!! Time Travelers history series need some suggestions]

oh.. and I am planning on doing a lapbook for each time period.

I will be assignning homework each week for those that want to do more. I thought it would be good to have the kids read a book from that time frame also.I dont think 10 weeks for each time period is too much. Especially with the explorer one. I can pick and chose which explorers to focus on.

[HELP!! Time Travelers history series need some suggestions]

I am trying to decide what I want each family to purchase. The cd or the kit.

 

So for 60.00 I can get all 4 cd's worth of materials?

[HELP!! Time Travelers history series need some suggestions]

another questions for someone: the TT student pack that you can buy from winterpromise website is 60.00 but it does not let you chose which one you want: new world explorers, colonial life, american rev. or 19th century?

since there are 4 of them. How do you know what you are getting? Am I missing something here?

 

 

Also, I know there are 25 lessons on each time period. In a class situation, obviously we will not be able to do everything. I am going to take 10 weeks to do each time period.

[HELP!! Time Travelers history series need some suggestions]

I am doing a history class starting in sept. I am trying to determine what is the best way to do the lessons - there are 15 lessons on each cd and I want to get through all 4 cd's in 1 year. We will be meeting every week for 1.5 hrs.

 

Any one have any suggestions. What have you done? what worked good?

Also can someone tell me if buying the complete kit from winterpromise is worth the extra 30.00 ? I have been printing papers all day. Is there a better way to do this? I thought I could just push the print button and it would print everything for me at once but it doesn't I have to sit here and do each lessons and each project. There has to be a better and faster way to do this.

I am really excited about using this I know the kids are going to love it!

 

thanks

Lori

[how to organize school work for child]

I have a 4th grader and 2nd grader and was wondering what you do to organize their school work for the year. Do you do it weekly, monthly, semester. I try and get a notebook ready for them so that everything is in it that they need. I have tried dividers for M-F and I have tried by subject. I was just wondering if there is anyone that has any unique ways that have worked. I dont want a lesson planner book or something on the computer I just want a simple way of them starting to become responsible and independent with their studies.

[time travelers history]

anyone have experiencing using time travelers history from homeschool in the woods?

Would love to hear if this would work in a co op setting and/or if it is too much arts and crafts. I want a combo of both

[us history co-op 4-5th grade -need suggestions]

I am trying to put together a year long class for 4th and 5th grade students to study us history. We will meet 1 a week for 1.5 hrs. I am trying to find a curriculum that I can tweak a little because the students will not be purchasing books. we can get some from the library but for the most part I need it to be a class time only class with very little to do at home.

I was thinking of doing the history pockets and then asignning reading for at home. Does anyone know of an outline for easy reports for the kids to write on after they are done reading a book?

 

I would prefer to have curriculum that tells me what to do. I do much better that way. SO if anyone knows of a good american Us history curriculum that would work good with a co-op please say so.

 

thanks

Lori

[grammar and vocab for 4th and 2nd grade]

I have been using shurley english since 1st grade with my oldest. I am looking to switch. Just wondering what I should do? I was thinking I would do daily grams 4th grade and easy grammar , IEW Writing and Wordly wise 3000 go vocab

 

any thoughts. and what is the difference between all the wordly wise editions? 3000 or not 3000? also the daily grams I guess have a new edition??

it gets confusing when trying to buy stuff, which edition to buy

 

 

thanks

Lori

[Reading Reflex and ETC schedule?]

I would like it too

 

thanks

[What level of Shurley Grammar?]

I would start with either level 1 or 2. I know that level 1 is too much for a 1st grader so I tell people to start level 1 in 2nd grade and go from there. SO that would put level 2 in 3rd grade. I think it is good to start from the beginning though cause it builds on itself.

[Math the Fun Way is really helping my dd learn her facts!!]

I am going to check in to too. It looks good. i am always looking for fun ways for the kids to learn

thanks

[MCP Phonics]

has anyone used this and can you tell me if you liked it or disliked it and why. Is it easy to use. I have a 2nd grader but I am going to review 1st grade again before we move on. She is still having a hard time with reading.

I am wondering if a different approach would benefit her.

We have used Abeka mostly. I did just start her with ETC books we are going to do that over the summer

[Favorite drawing books?]

My kids like to use the Draw write now books --all of them

[Would you mind sharing your 4th graders curriculum?]

Shurley Grammar Level 4

IEW- writing

RS4K- science-bilogy, physics, chemisty

Abeka- 4th grade history-

Saxon 5/6 math

SWO-Spelling

using sonlight and veritas press literature for reading

[MCP Math - user opinions please...]

I am thinking of using MCP math for my 2nd grader this upcoming year so I am real curious what people have to say about it.

[If you had it to do over again...]

I am only on my 5th yr homeschooling but for my kids they need consistency. They need to know that each day they have chores, school and then play time. Otherwise they think every day is a play day.

[non phonics reading instruction]

I am going to check in to BJU . I think you are right about their phonics program. I have a friend that uses it.

I will ask her.