[google books question]

I download it as a pdf and read it on the kindle.;)

[Curricula you've been happy with this year...let's start a list]

-Abeka phonics for my Ker (I know. . .most people here hate Abeka, but it's gotten my two readers reading waaayyy about grade level easily. . .so I love it)

 

-CLE math (love it love it love it)

 

-last 2 units of CLE science 2 (they're on birding and using a field guide and ds really enjoyed them)

 

-Reading lots of living books!

[s/o Curricula that didn't work for you this year?]

Abeka language and Spelling

mid year we switched to:

Cle Language. . .

and we dropped that too

[Apologia question]

That's good to hear.

We have some sitting on the shelf that I've been putting off for this very reason.:001_smile:

[Apologia question]

I really don't do experiments. I LOVE nature study, but experiments are definitely not going to happen. just bein honest.

 

Ok. So my question is: Can I just READ and have the kids NARRATE from the Apologia books and call it good? Who has done this? Does it work well, or does it seem disjointed?:confused:

[what other options are there?]

I LOVE the books for HOD. . .I mean LOVE them. But all those handsy onsy activities are not for me. And my kids are more "lets get this done"

 

If ds like history, how about Story of the World? Read the chapter, do the narration question and a little mapping, maybe read another book. .. and DONE.

 

Other suggestions. . .

Sonlight- this is reading. . .but its always looked like a LOT

Simply Charlotte Mason- Modules follow biblical history. . .mostly reading and narrating

Mystery of History

 

Hope this helps :grouphug:

[Cursive writing?]

I'll have a 3rd grader next year. . .Cursive Connections is what I'm looking at using (that's what i say THIS week:lol:)

http://rainbowresource.com/product/sku/037609/1301802699-647867

[Make Up My Mind For Me :)]

If it's not broken... :D

:iagree:

[Poll: Which Science - Pls read post #1 first]

I voted other.;)

I think u should look at Elemental science.

[Science through Living Books]

yesterday's classics has a great selection of living science books on a variety of topics. :001_smile:

[What curricula have you stuck with long-term?]

I am a curriculum jumper. I don't WANT to be. . .just haven't stuck with everything long term. I'm really HOPING we've found our fit for next year.

 

But. . ..

CLE math has been the one thing we've stuck with

[What would you add to this (secular) 4th grade curriculum?]

Have you looked at Elemental Science? I know that this can be used secularly.

 

What about art? (I have no suggestions here. . .as I'm artistically impaired)

[Hs'ing with a cranky toddler]

NAPTIME!!!

Your oldest is 6, so I would try to get as much schoolwork done as possible during naptime.

 

My kids are 8, 6, 3, and 1 1/2. . .and I'm trying to take my own advice on this. My 1 yr old dd is constantly climbing up on the table, crying, and playing with the computer etc. . .

My big kids can work atleast twice as efficiently when it is quiet and they have my full attention.

 

Oh how it would be nice to be done before lunch. . .someday. ;)

[Shoes - How many pairs do you own?]

hmmm. . .

 

snow boots

2 pair of sneakers

brown flip flops

black dress shoes (I only dress up for weddings and funeral!)

 

that makes five. . .or maybe six (I may have another old pair of flip flops somewhere?)

 

I used to have TONS of shoes before I had kids, but I'm soo over caring about shoes

[I'll confess I'm not the queen of clean]

:lol:I literally laughed when I read the poll. . .no my bedroom is not dust free. . .nor is any other room =)

 

But the kitchen and bathroom are clean so that keeps me happy

[If someone makes my 2yo scream one more time my head is going to explode.]

Funny. . .a year and a half ago I thought my 3 yr old (then 1 1/2) was going to send me to the looney bin. . . .

 

 

fast forward a year and a half. . .I think my 16month old dd is going to send me there.:glare:

 

I feel your pain

[Help me choose Shakespeare films]

:lurk5:

[Ahem. I just wanted to make an announcement...]

Can you come to my house, please? :D

 

 

what she said;)

[My Kids]

Of Course he's a boy. . .don't ya remember when he gets twitterpainted?;)

[need a middle name for Titus]

Titus Andrew

Titus Alexander

[Number 6 appears to be in the oven :)]

yeah!!! Congratulations!

[Montessori Manipulatives for Math]

:grouphug: I have no experience with Montessori materials, but I felt like couldn't just not say anything here!

 

Condolences

 

I think it's wonderful that you're taking care of your sister. Wish I had more helpful info.

[I ordered a CLE catalog today.]

Are any of you crossing problems out or does it really only take 20-30 min a day? We started CLE this year but both dds (3rd and 5th) spend an hour on math every day. That's with my teaching before they start and I don't cross out any problems. I'm just curious and it surprised me. Thanks!

 

It only takes us 30 minutes all together. . .when we first started in lightunit 107 (we're in the 300's now), it actually took longer, because ds didn't know his math facts well. But now that he has them DOWN PAT, everything goes REALLY quickly.

 

Hope this helps:D

[favorite field guide?]

So it's a good idea to have more than one on hand.

I had never heard of the Sibley ones before. I really like how they have the birds from different positions!

 

Oh and that nature journal is very cool

[favorite field guide?]

Can I ask you which ones you used for your little ones? Did you enjoy it?

 

We have used golden guides:)

We have enjoyed them; the pictures are nice. Very simple. My 8 yr old likes to read through them. But we've used them more like: "let's learn about robins" as opposed to "gee. . .I wonder what that bird is that I'm unfamiliar with" I'd like to do more of the latter.