Hi there, I am no longer homeschooling my oldest dd as she decided to attend our local high school. She will be taking Algebra II in Sept. and I am looking for supplemental work to help her before the school year begins to get a step ahead before the class starts. This was her request, btw. Several years back she used the Key To worksbooks when we homeschooled so I looked into that, but it doesn't look like it goes up to Algebra II (though the Algebra I is an option). Is there a workbook or material you can recommend to give her a heads start this summer before Sept. comes? Thank you so much for any tips or advice! Cristina

Hi there, My dd was homeschooled up until this year, but this year she attended 6th grade at our local school. She did well in her subjects, but the common core way of math has been a little frustrating (we used RS Math/Math Mammoth). I am looking for a workbook or material to help prepare her for 7th grade math. All her friends got into the honors program and she really wants to improve and learn in advance so she will have the opportunity in 8th grade. Can anyone recommend something that will help her? A teacher at the school told me to focus on fractions, long division and solving equations with variables. Thank you so much!! Cristina

Yes, it must be my acrobat reader. Will upgrade. Thank so much!! :)

Hi there, I just rec'd the Light Blue Series of Math Mammoth for Grades 1-6. I just printed the entire Grade 5 for my oldest daughter and now realized each page with graphs, charts, grids, etc. (which is almost every page!!) is distorted and the numbers, measurements, etc. are not read-able. I can't read any of those numbers while looking at the pdf on the computer screen and it doesn't help when printed either in black/white or color. Did this happen to anyone else?? Yikes! I need to start our school year as we were away and are now just getting back on track... Thanks for any assistance you can give me! Cristina

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We have used RS Math starting with Level B and will start Level E in Sept. I have read the Key To Series are good for reinforcement (percentages, decimals, fractions) and I like the look of them online. Would you use them now while using the RS Math E level or use them after RS Math E is completed??? I'm unsure... Thank you! Cristina

We loved R.E.A.L. Science for life science, earth science and chemistry. Unfortunately the physics book isn't available. Any recommendations? This would be for my 4th grader (w/ the 1st grader sitting in periodically)? Thank you so much! Cristina

Hi Cinder, That's what I was planning on doing when I figure out how to combine them, BUT I'm not sure if I should combine to what my oldest is suppose to be doing and have the younger one tag along... Staring the 1st grader in Physics and SOTW 3 Or, should I backtrack - start back at SOTW 1 and Life Sciences to make it easier for the 1st grader- but expect more work and understanding for the older one (though she's done these I'm sure she'd retain more knowledge)? I guess in my mind I keep thinking 1st grade needs to start at SOTW 1 and Life Science and continue on the 4 year rotation schedule, but then it messes up with the older ones rotation... Will history be more confusing by not starting history in the beginning and/or isn't life science so fun in 1st grade learning about plants and animals and such? Thanks, Cristina

Hi there, I'm hoping some of you can help me figure out how to combine science and history with my rising 1st grader and rising 4th grader. I have followed TWTM suggestions with my rising 4th grader so far, but am unsure what I should do in the Fall. 1. She is 1 year behind in SOTW as we took it slow so she is would be starting SOTW 3 instead of SOTW 4 if we stay on track. 2. She completed Chemistry (R.E.A.L. Science) this year and would be doing Physics in the Fall. BUT I have a rising 1st grader and I am unsure if I should place her in SOTW 3 and keep the cycle going where we'll eventually start up with the nomads again in two years and/or have her sit in on Physics with her sister OR if I should start at the beginning again with the little one doing both SOTW 1 and SOTW 3. ALSO, I'm not sure if I should skip Physics entirely and start with Life Science again with my rising 4th grader so they are together OR if I should mainly do Physics together and start up on life science next year. I'd like to simplify if at all possible, but don't want to make it harder for either of them or for myself. Any thoughts/suggestions for me so I can get them on the same schedule?? What would you do?? Thank You!!! :001_smile: Cristina

I'm looking for some advice.... I'll soon have a 1st grader and 4th grader. My soon to be 4th grader has used SOTW and REAL Science so far following the TWTM order of history (starting with ancients, etc.) and science (life science, earth science, chemistry). My 4th grader will be starting SOTW 3 (we are a year behind) for history and (I think) REAL Science for physics. How do I throw my 1st grader into the mix??? Would it be best to start her on life science as that seems to be what is suggested for 1st grade or should I just add her into the mix and have her start with physics?? Not sure if that would be over her head, but I can't imagine teaching two science and two history curriculums in one year. Should I skip physics with my oldest daughter and have her do life science again starting up with her sister? And, what about history? Should I just start SOTW 3 with my youngest? Thanks for any and all advice! I'm at a loss here and I'm not sure where to begin... Cristina Mom of 2

Hi there, My child is entering 3rd grade and we are going to start learning about the 50 states. I'd love to know if there are any books you have loved OR any websites that might have been helpful in order to learn about the states I haven't purchased anything yet, but would like to get started. Thank you for any recommendations! Cris Mom to 2 girls!

Hi there, I have an 8 year old and we used Song School Latin this year. We enjoyed the program and are now ready to move on. I can't decide between LfC or LL. I'd love to know which you would recommend OR which one did you use and why did you like/dislike it??? I'd love to hear comparisons on the two and/or see if one is a better curriculum than the other. I'm having such a hard time with this decision... Thank you so much for any advice, Cris

Hi there, My 2nd grader completed Song School Latin this year and loved it! I'd like to continue with Latin next year and have narrowed it down to either Lively Latin or Latin for Children, BUT I'm sooo undecided and keep going back and forth. Can someone please list the pros and cons of each (or whichever you've used and whether you liked/disliked it)? I'm hoping it'll help me make a final decision. Thank you for your help! Cristina Mom to 2 girls!

Does anyone use this? We've used FLL1 and 2 so far and will probably continue with FLL3. Does using the audio companion make it more fun? Or, is it a waste of time/money (although not expensive as it's only $10)? Thank you, Cristina mom of 2 girls!

I'm not even sure if there is a WWE3 curriculum. I just realized there may only be WWE1 and WWE2... oops! Maybe WT1 is the only choice I have...

I'm hoping someone out there can help me? We have used WWE2 and FLL2 successfully this year (2nd grade). I've been thinking about curriculum choices for next year. 1. FLL1 and FLL2 worked well for us, should I continue it? I see several others have switched to GWG3... How are they similar and how are they different? 2. WWE2 was also a good first, but then I see a lot of people on this board are using WT1 so again I'm questioning myself. If anyone has seen both, can you please tell me how they are the same/differences? Thank you for your time! Cristina Mom to 2 girls

Whatever you do, don't quit Girl Scouts! You'll have another little girl very sad to see her leave... Besides how much school will you do at 6:00 p.m. at night? :) Oh, and another little girl who wants to go to your house to play during that time while big sisters are at Girl Scouts. Honestly, you've gotten a lot of great suggestions here! I like the play with ds idea first and the getting back on track with discipline and such. Also, getting yourself on track with what you want to get done daily or weekly might help, too. Love ya! Cris

Hi there, I 'think' I've narrowed our Latin choices down to: (1) Minimus, (2) start with Prima Latina then Latina Christiana (but I see some reviews say 'dry and boring although others like it so I am a bit hesitant although I see Susan Wise recommends it', (3) Song School Latin/Latin for Children or (4) possibly Lively Latin (as I have seen others use this in 2nd Grade as well). Neither DD (7.5) nor I have any Latin experience. I keep going back and forth and back and forth on curriculum choices again and again reading reviews, looking at sample pages, etc. Please - any tips/advice/thoughts/recommendations you can give me would be so GREATLY appreciated. I would like a gentle start, but also am hoping what we start with we continue with rather than jumping around from program to program. Thank you so much! Cristina

There are SO MANY cursive programs out there I am not sure which one to us. Can some of you please make some recommendations? I have a 7.5 year old daughter who does very well with printing. We never used a formal writing program and she learned to write letters and words with ease. I was considering purchasing a cursive curriculum since cursive seems a little more difficult (or maybe that is just my opinion/thoughts). Would love any and all input. Thanks, Cristina who will have a 4 yo following in her sister's shoes shortly!

Hi there, This will be our first year incorporating foreign language into our curriculum. My daugter is 7 1/2 yo and will be in 2nd grade. My question is for those of you who decided on teaching Latin... Did you consider or better yet why didn't you choose to teach Spanish which has the root words of Latin? I go back and forth on both languages so I am looking for some help in making my decision. Thank you! Cristina Mom to 2 girls - 4 and 7 1/2

There are so many child dictionaries out there. Have you preferred one over another? I need to get one for my 7 yo dd. Thank you! Cristina

I keep going back and forth. I've been considering Writing Strands or the new Writing With Ease Level 2 (we did use FLL Level 1 this past year). I'm hoping someone can give me some advice to help me weigh the differences and/or help me made my decision. I have a dd who will be entering 2nd grade. Thank you so much! Cristina

This was probably asked already, but there are sooo many posts to go through... I was wondering if the WWE 2 workbook is necessary or if any white lined paper/notebook work just as well. Thank you!

Hi there, I have a 1st Grader currently using SOTW 1. We are on Chapter 12 so we are taking it slow b/c we got a late start this year. She generally retains information well, BUT how much do you expect from your child using this curriculum? For instance, there is always mention of a pharaoh or king, the war/invading of another country, etc. Do your 1st Graders remember everyones name and/or the names of the new country? Do they remember all the details? When asked to summarize or if I ask her review questions from the Activity Book she doesn't always remember the details, but I have to be honest here.... neither do I. Sometimes when it's interesting... for instance about cunniform writing or Anansi the Spider we remember the details, but the invading of territory, names of kings, names of new countries when they are conquered go in one ear and out the other for both her and myself. Is this normal? I assume learning one country was invaded several times, but not necessarily knowing the details is o.k. I'm just looking for reassurance or if you feel differently I'd love to hear it. Thank you.

Hi there, I just found this board and am new to posting. I have been thinking about Latin courses for my 7 year old. There is a Latin class that is at our local library which will cost $35/month for 1 hour a week. I've been debating if it would be worthwhile to purchase a curriculum instead. Maybe get more bang for my buck (I also have a younger child I will be homeschooling in the future). My major concern is I do not have any Latin experience and obviously do not have the accent so I'd love any input or ideas anyone would have for me as to whether an actual class might be better or purchase a curriculum (also, could you recommend a few) would be best. Thank you for your help! Cris