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That's a very interesting article. Thanks for posting.:)
I am one of those people with serious reservations about Palin and I don't usually talk about it IRL or online. I am obviously one of the very few who feel this way.
BTW, I am a registered Republican, and an undecided voter.
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Thanks for posting that. It's very interesting. I do consider myself conservative and am a registered Republican. However, lately I have become more moderate as I realize that I agree with some issues from both parties. Both parties also have stands that I disagree with.
So, for the first time since I began to vote at the age of 18, I am undecided.:001_huh:
I always enjoy hearing why some would vote for Obama when they normally would vote the other candidate. I do like some of his plans and ideas.
Thanks again for posting this.
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My dd prefers to read to herself. In a way it makes it hard for us to use a real book approach/narration/notebooking etc because I don't know what exactly she has read.
Due to that, this year we are doing worktexts. Next year we may go to real books and I will have to find a way to make it work. She loves to write, so written summaries may work.
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Yep, had to start my 9 year old dd on deodorant a few months ago.
Sounds normal.
If I recall, I was about the same age when I began to need deodorant also.
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Coming in late here. My main goal for dd is for her to be a keeper at home, helpmeet and all around great homeschool mom to my grandchildren.
College is a possibility, but we will encourge Christian college. I am not at all raising her to be career driven/oriented.
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I have an upcoming fourth grader also.
For me, I would just do the LLATL and leave out the other language arts items since LLATL is meant to be inclusive. However, I get stressed out by trying to do too many things , so that's just me.;)
Looks good.
For my fourth grader I am considering: (not that you asked LOL)
Rod and Staff or Bob Jones English
ACE Math-this is fairly definite since we've been using it all along and it works.
Christian Liberty Press American History-the fifth grade book. Already have this.
Just heard about A Child's Geography. I will look into this further.
Science-This is the most unknown.
Will be considering-
Rod and Staff, Apologia Land Creatures, Considering God's Creation
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Yes, I used this with my dd when she was in K. It's a good , solid workbook style math curriculum. Not colorful, not splashy or exciting, but solid.
If I recall, it teaches number recogniton and they learn to write the numbers. It also does contain a lot of addition and subtraction practice. Lots. I think it is a bit of overkill for K. I skipped quite a bit if I thought it was too much or if she already "got it".
HTH
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Wow, you're all so smart.:001_smile: I try to be frugal, but need to improve.
Things I do:
1. I get most of my and dd's clothing from a local church with a clothing closet ministry for free. We also donate items to them. Other clothing comes from thrift shops or clearance sales.
2. We use Tracfones and do not have a cell phone contract. We don't talk on them a lot, so it works out better to just buy time as needed.
3. I get most of my homeschool items at local used curriculum sales.
4. I use less than recommended amount of laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent.
5. We have dial up internet. This is actually due to living in a rural area and not being able to get high speed, but it does save money.
6. I try to stretch meal ingredients.
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ACE is from a conservative Baptist viewpoint. I hope this helps. :)
They don't come out and say "We are conservative Baptist-and you better be , too" ;)
However, I am familiar with the curriculum from using it and from seeing it used in the Christian school at my former church.
If you would like more specific information, I will try to help. You can pm me if you like.
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ACE gets my vote for ease of use, flexibility, and fostering independent learning.
Rita
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I like several things about ACE.
It's easy to use and inplement. It is very flexible. The child works independently for the most part with the parent there to help as needed. Also, it is very wholesome and teaches character traits and scripture.
We have used ACE for math since first grade and dd is finishing up third now. Math is not her best or favorite subject and this is a good fit with the mastery approach.
It is a bit slower starting than many curriculums but that is by design since the student works independently and is expected to master material before learning a lot of new concepts. From what I have read, it catches up by middle school.
There are free diagnostic tests on their website. Do use these and it will help you to know where to place your child in the curriculum. It will show any gaps to be filled and where to start.
I have not used Rod and Staff, but am considering it for English next year and possibly science and social studies. Rod and Staff is very wholesome and God centered and from what I understand, very thorough.
HTH
Rita
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I used this to teach dd to read. It's a great program and I highly recommend it.
It's so straightforward and no nonsense. :)
If there seemed to be to many words in a lesson, we would just do part of a lesson and pick up the next day where we left off. Of course, sometimes we got stuck and just stayed on a lesson for a few days or so until dd was able to "get it".
I do recommend teaching letter sounds first because this does not teach them. I just did this with letter flash cards.
Rita
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I have it and am considering using it for my dd who will be in fourth grade and nine years old.
Rita
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Thanks. I could really use this.:)
Rita
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Donna Young's site has some information about planning for the curriculum fairs and conventions. She gives advice and has some printable forms.
Check it out at :
http://www.donnayoung.org/forms/help/thefair.htm
Rita
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I really like ACE and use their math with my dd. :)
If I were to choose a full traditional curriculum from one publisher , they would probably be the one.
Not sure what the original poster doesn't agree with since so far I have just seen basic Christian teachings in the paces, but if it's serious differences, I guess it's better to switch.
HTH
Rita
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This sounds a lot like the method Ruth Beechick explains in her book, "You Can Teach Your Child Successfully." I recently read this book and will be implementing some of her approaches in the next school year. It will be sort of a combination Charlotte Mason/Ruth Beechick method. Also I will be doing some of the notebooking like in TWTM.
If you have not read this book by Ruth Beechick , I recommend it. If you like this method for spelling, she also advocates using it to teach grammar.:)
Rita
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I will do art appreciation either by using library books or prints if I can find them inexpensively. BTW, I will be adding in some music appreciation also.
I will also scan the library for books on how to draw and paint etc. On top of that will be any handicrafts dd will work on such as sewing, latch-hook rugs, etc. We will call those "practical arts".:)
Rita
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Since I am considering this approach for next school year, I decided to go ahead and start today. I am considering it a trial run to see how it works out, if dd and I like it, and see how dd responds in various ways. Not sure how long the trial run will be-maybe a couple of weeks or maybe couple of months.:confused:
One of my goals is to feel better about being flexible. I intend to be pretty relaxed. When using workbooks, I feel stressed out when things come up and we get "behind". I would like to feel that we can just pick up with what we are doing the next day and not worry about the lesson numbers or day numbers being "off".
Last week I found some books at our library's used book store. They sell library books they take out of circulation as well as books that people donate. I bought several books including some Eyewitness books about energy, music, plant life etc. Dd and I chose a couple of those books to start out with. My library also has "This Country of Ours" on audio CD's. I checked out the first volume and we will listen to it and see if we like it.
It was recommended on a couple of CM sites I visited.
Anyway, we will just be sort of trying out this approach and I will see if I can get a general routine or schedule figured out that works for us. Today would be a great day for nature study-it's sunny and warm outside. Probably won't get to that today , though.
Also, I am not trying to do everything. No grammar for now, no dictation, no art study. Just some basics to try to get acquainted with the method and how to practically apply it.
Rita
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My dd reads constantly and writes stories. She likes to draw, also. Pretty soon we are both going to learn to sew.
Rita
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My name is Rita and I live in FL. I have been married to my dh for 19 years and we have one daughter who is 8 years old. I have homeschooled her since -well, I guess since birth.:)
We are pretty eclectic and use mostly traditional materials and have done a couple of unit studies. For next school year, I may be doing a complete different approach and going to a Charlotte Mason/Ruth Beechick sort of homeschooling.
I lurked a good bit on the old board, but decided to jump in here on the new board and post when I can.
Rita
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Thanks. This should be very helpful.:)
Rita
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Yes, my dh is also 100% supportive and almost completely uninvolved.:)
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I like "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling" by Lisa Whelchel. Even though I am not new to homeschooling, I like to get this book out and read it from time to time. There are several different families and different kinds of homeschooling portrayed and I like to read about all the ways there are to homeschool.
Also, I like "Beyond Survival" by Diana Waring
Rita
Struggling with election 2008?
in General Education Discussion Board
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Yes, I am struggling. I have been voting for 20 years and this is the first year that I feel this way.:confused:
I,too, am a Christian and am torn.
On one Christian forum I was basically told I was "crazy' for even considering Obama. :001_huh:
Yep, crazy me-actually taking time to research both candidates who are running for President.
I am watching the debates with interest right now. I have a mind of my own that God gave me, and I think I will use it.
Even if it means I go against the grain. :D