[If you're using WWE or WWS...]

Two part question:

What would you recommend for 7th grade grammar?  

What would you recommend for a struggling writer who is entering 7th grade who has not used your curriculum? Would we go ahead and start with WWS1?

 

Thank you,

Debi

[Book a Week in 2011 - Week Eleven]

You all impress me.

I want to jump in but can't commit to catching up!

I wish I had started on the first of Jan.

Maybe I can find some short books to get some under my belt. I don't think I've read any "whole" adult books YET this year !!!!!

Any recommendations?

[Who is exercising today? Check in here and share what you did to exercise!]

The kids and I take a break 4 days a week and swim laps for an hour and half. We drive over the the college in town here and use their indoor pool.

We do their workout given to us by their coach. They are on a swim team in the summer.

I feel GREAT since I've started swimming "working out" with them.

[What curriculum changes have you made since starting the current school year?]

We've dropped WWE level 3 that my twins were working on. I just don't like it. I decided to write letters 3 or 4 times a week to different family members. So we are not using an official writing program.

 

We are thinking of dropping Prima Latina. Can anyone give me any encouragement to keep it up. :tongue_smilie:

[Favorite elementary math, third grade?HELP]

:scared::crying:I'm struggling with frustration!

 

DS I believe has a super problem with attention and focus. He'll get stumped on Math facts that he has done over and over. It seems as though he has memorized certain facts.

 

(example 8+5=13/13-8=5 etc...)......

we drill it over and over he seems to know it and then the next day when he see's it he whines and says "this is hard, I don't know this" slouches and drops his head on the table.

 

We used Math U See all last year. I am thinking I need to switch to something that will help him understand better.

 

I've checked into Right Start and I'm interested but afraid to spend the money in case I have the same problem.

 

I guess my question is I wonder if I should just stick with Math U See or switch to something else like Right Start?? ARGHHHHH AAHHHH

[Pandia Press Chemistry for elementary age kids]

FYI incase anyone's looking for chemistry for their elementary age children:

 

PP Chem looks AWESOME.

We haven't used it yet but I just got done looking at the website and I think I'm in love.

They actually let you use the ebook for several lessons for free and if you like it you can buy it (the ebook or an actual real book).

 

I hope this works, here is a copy of the sample ebook:

 

http://www.pandiapress.com/RSO%20Chemistry%20(level%20one)%20Freebie.pdf

[English, what do you like for 3rd grade?]

We used FLL3 last year with great success.:001_smile: It is thorough and systematic. My son didn't object to it, and he tends to object to language arts. We will be moving into FLL4 this year.

 

We are in Texas too!!

Dallas area.

 

Thank you all for your posts......I've ordered FFL3. Looking forward to starting.

[Spelling for an advanced 3rd grader]

Well, I decided to use Sequential Spelling.

On their website your child can take a quick quiz to place him/her. It looks like a good program, I hope I like it.

[Making copies of workbooks to save money]

Thankd everyone.

I decided to get two workbooks for all subjects except SOW. For the SOW activity book I'm going to make copies when needed.

[Movies to depict ancient times, any ideas?]

Thanks everyone!!!!!:lol:

[Movies to depict ancient times, any ideas?]

We are going to start the book Story of the World for history and I wanted to incorparate a couple movies (for visual).

My children are 8 years old so I need rated 'PG' or 'G'.

 

For example, I love the movie Troy (it's rated 'R'). Is was great for an adult. I wish I could find the story of Illiad (The Odyssy) for children in a movie.

 

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

[Introduction to Classical Music?]

I just ordered this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810957213/ref=oss_product

 

I hope this helps you.

[What English/Grammer do you recommend for 5th grade]

Thanks again folks!!

[Will you get the flu shot this year -]

Yes, we do every year. We have been flu free, thank God.

[What English/Grammer do you recommend for 5th grade]

Thank you so much everyone. You have all been very helpful.

[What English/Grammer do you recommend for 5th grade]

We are trying to follow The Well Trained Mind for most subjects and was just wondering what most of you are using for 5th grade grammer.

 

Thanks,

Sincerely,

Debi

[I'm Looking 4 Math U See Manipulatives]

Does anyone have Math U See Manipulative blocks for sale? I need a second set and was hoping to find them used to save money.

[Has anyone blogged about their filing system?]

here's mine:

http://catholicmom.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-homeschool-filing-system.html

 

Thanks for the tips!

[handwriting without tears- what do I really need?]

We've also only used the student workbooks.

Copy books from Memoria Press.

[Why Do We Need Memorization for Grammar Kids?]

Good stuff ladies, thanks for posting. I was wondering the same thing.

[Question from a board newbie]

I'm considering Sequential Spelling.

[Astronomy that is not YEC? What do you like?]

We are finishing up a Apologia Zoology and I thought we would move onto their Astronomy, but I'm not real happy with the curriculum itself.

 

So, any ideas for 3rd/4th grade level Astronomy...that is not young earth based. I don't mind Christian...in fact I would be really interested in a science curriculum that was deist evolutionist!!!

 

I was thinking about using Apologia Astronomy but now I'm not so sure.:glare:

 

What didn't you like about the curriculum?

[first day-smashing success!]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

YAH

[Do any of you have the potential "class clown" ?]

My daughter fits the bill. She's the class clown at home.

[MathCounts says Homeschoolers can no longer compete as teams]

interesting.....thank you