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    Red-shirting an accelerated learner

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    6 hours ago, 8FillTheHeart said:

     

    i don't have time to search with the current cruddy search engine, but here is one thread I found quickly. https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/510030-downside-to-early-advancement/

    Fwiw, we do not believe in graduating our kids early. We simply let them progress and study what they want at appropriate levels until they are graduates by age. My ds who just graduated from college (and also did not graduate early from college though he could have finished in 2 yrs) took philosophy and theology courses during high school, DE for math and physics at an advanced level, etc. My current college freshman studied unique literature courses and spent her sr yr doing a capstone thesis on Shakespeare. You can't run out of things to study. ?

    fwiw, our belief is that staying the course and using all opportunities to their advantage ultimately makes them stand out and in turn opens more doors than trying to do things faster and at a younger age.  It is an approach that has proved successful for both undergrad and grad school applications.

     

    Thank you for posting the link to this thread!  It was very helpful!

    And I’m so thrilled you responded.  My son used “Treasured Conversations” a couple of years ago and it was our favorite writing curriculum to date!

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    Red-shirting an accelerated learner

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    Thank you all so much for all of your thoughtful responses!  I’m feeling much more confident in our decision to redshirt our 11 yr old.  And since my youngest’s bday is late July (she will be turning 6 years old next week), we will redshirt her, too!  And just as mentioned earlier, if they are ready to graduate earlier and/or decide to do a gap year, we can address it when the time comes.  

    Red-shirting an accelerated learner

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    I often see many gifted homeschoolers graduating early.  But, I’m wondering if any of you have done the opposite with your children?  

    I have an accelerated learner who is 11 years old and has an August bday.  He is at a higher grade level in most subjects even though we just finished up “6th grade”.  I’ve considered reclassifying him as a 6th grader this coming school year.  I honestly cringe at the thought of him going to college at 17 years or younger.  The social stressors at a university are so very much for a young teenager.  Not to mention after graduation with their degree(s), they will begin a career at such an early age.  Adulting is hard, folks!!  I’m sure I will be able to keep him challenged by going deeper and wider and focusing on his interests in high school.  And if he is interested in doing a gap year after graduating high school, I would be thrilled!

    I haven’t seen conversations amongst parents of gifted homeschoolers about delaying high school graduation or even keeping them on track to graduate at 17/18 years old.  I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts.

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    Someone help me figure out Kiss Grammar please!

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I've heard great things about Kiss Grammar, and I love the fact that it uses high quality literature.  I've been exploring the website for about an hour yesterday and another hour today.

     

    This is the link that I think I am supposed to use for a rising 6th grader.  It seems like you could read a portion of it online, but what should be printed? 

     

     https://www.kissgrammar.org/kiss/wb/LPlans/G06_WB_Start.htm#L1

     

    Any help would be appreciated!

    What have you done for your accelerated math learner?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Moms of accelerated learners: I need to change up some things for my almost 11 year old son this year. I don't think he is being challenged enough and is getting bored, especially with math.  I've kept him on grade level in math knowing he was gifted in this area because I wasn't sure how to accelerate.  His tester also mentioned that he needed to be challenged when he was recently tested (testing is required in our state). He scores very high (99 percentile) in math, not only in calculations, but in applied mathematics. So, I'm curious and need some help thinking outside the box. He is finishing Singapore 5B. I have Singapore 6A & 6B, but am considering just switching to AOPS pre algebra. Also, I've thought about researching math circles/clubs. What have you done for your accelerated learner in math?

    Treasured Conversations users, what do you use to teach prepositions?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    For prepositions, I only give my kids the hint that a preposition is "anywhere a mouse can go". (under, over, behind, beside, to, from, in out of...). Once they an pick out the obvious ones relating to location/position, they can generally see structurally what other, less obvious words are also prepositions.

     

    Personally, I wouldn't add in an entire other curr just to learn what prepositions are.

    Thank you for the idea! I wasn't thinking of using an entire other curriculum. I was just trying to figure out what others do who use TC. As I mentioned, we have FLL 3 and finished about 3/4ths of it. I could always go back to be chapters on prepositions for review.

    Treasured Conversations users, what do you use to teach prepositions?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    We did about 3/4ths of FLL3 in 2014-2015, and started TC in March of 2016.  We finished up the grammar section and are beginning the paragraph construction section.  However, TC didn't cover prepositions.  As my son is labeling sentences in TC, he wants to give a label to each word, but prepositions are not included in the labeling.  I'm considering adding in FLL for preposition review.  What do you all use to teach and review prepositions?

    Physics for a 5th grader without a curriculum

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    We enjoyed the Physics Discovery kit from Thames & Kosmos this past year when DD was in 6th grade. They have several other physics kits available too. I would think that something like that combined with a good spine would be worthwhile. We like World of Science from MFW as a good physical science spine.

    Thanks for the reminder about the T & K kits. I'm sure they would go great with a spine. I'll have to check into World of Science. Thank you!

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    Physics for a 5th grader without a curriculum

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    My son wants to study physics this year.  I've considered buying a curriculum for it, but none of the curricula I've researched seems to be the fit I'm wanting.  Has anyone done anything like this with just using a few books as the spine and some supplies?  If it makes any difference, my degree is in Mechanical Engineering and physics was a favorite of mine.  So, I'm not afraid to tackle this on my own. I'm just looking for the best resources.  Thanks!

    A Year of Playing Skillfully reviews?

    in PreK and K

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    I just purchased it in April during their tax season sale (20% off). My daughter turns four this summer. We haven't started it yet, but I've looked through it and it is beautiful! My daughter is going to love this. I purchased both the ebook and printed versions.

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