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Ha...I hear ya! I had two of my kids using Saxon up until Algebra and then we switched but it did lay a good foundation. My kids liked it but ONLY because they liked "not" to think outside the box which could be a problem in higher math but it didn't cause a problem for my kids. I liked it because I am NOT a math teacher and that is my weakest subject it was nice to have it laid out and where I "couldn't" mess up. Ha! My kids liked worksheets and the independence...crazy! So if it is because it is taking too long which might be part of the reason... I would cut it in half....do odd one day and in the next lesson do odd. That's what we did. It seemed to work just fine. I think there are too many problems for a day! However, with my youngest I am coming out of my comfort zone and trying something new...less problems more deep understanding and oral problems....not worksheets. Funny I think he'd prefer Saxon because of the love of worksheets and not having to explain himself and how he got an answer...ha ha! Too bad....anyway I would try that if you want to stay with Saxon...its not all bad and it is tried and true. Good luck!
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Awesome...thanks for doing this...great list!!
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My son has been reading the original Pilgrim's Progress and has done well with it (he is 6 yrs.) I am partial to reading the real deal...you will be amazed at how well they catch on. And if your child already has some familiarity with the story then they should be fine. :) My two cents..
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There are so many ways to go about it and you are right classical/CM has many varieties. I would try to see first what you are trying to accomplish and your goals before diving into a curriculum. There are SO many choices now a days. My son was in 1st grade this year and this is what we did but we focus more on a CM here.
I didn't need to teach reading since my son picked it up on his own too .... but there are many programs out there just need to decide what's best for your child.
Math- used this new program at SCM and have loved it!! https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series-book-1/
Science- we used many living good books but we also did Christian Liberty Reader level 1 & 2 (so he could read most himself)
Other than those changes we joined a new group that had lesson plans laid out for ALL subjects and it has been GREAT this year! I particularly love the foreign language that they incorporate into the program. It has been amazing! Here is the link below it is great for those who want the planning done for you. :)
HTH :)
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Thanks everyone, I guess I shouldn't be too concerned when he reads aloud he reads well and not too fast. It is only when he reads silently on his own that he goes quickly. I guess for free reading and extra reading I shouldn't be concerned.
Thanks for the great tips and links!
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There was recently a thread about this that had a lot of discussion. You might find some helpful info in there:
Awesome...thanks for sharing!
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My son taught himself to read very early around 3 yrs. old and is quite a fluent reader and has been reading broadly and quite advanced books for a couple of years now. He is now 6 1/2 and I am struggling with him reading way too fast and believe he is missing pieces of the story or only getting highlights. I have decided since he is young for his school books I read them to him so I know we are going at a slower pace and therefore will get most out of his reading. Any suggestions on how to slow him up for his other reading? I know if I had him read aloud it might slow him down but he likes to read for long periods of time and I know he would get tired of reading aloud and then want to know why I was making him. Plus I don't want his enjoyment of reading to be squashed by me making him do things that would stifle it. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
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I just want to throw in that when I researched Bluefield and checked for equivalency transfer, they weren't accepted (I looked at GA Tech for a benchmark). I know they're accredited, but for basic like comp 1, I don't want my kids to have to repeat it. Other stuff, I want them to repeat later. If you are hoping to trader credits, definitely check on if they're accepted.
Well definitely should check where planning on attending but we are in VA and they transferred to state schools here and also Liberty U which is where I think my son will end up. Yes make sure to do your homework...😉
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Homeschoolmom3, this is Bluefield College in VA, right? Is your ds enrolled under some less expensive program? I see on the website that it's $365 per credit hour for online tuition.
Yes, it is.
That price is for normal college students or for online college students. For dual enrollment the price is $150 per course. Can't beat the price. :) You need to contact the Admissions counselor and request dual enrollment. They will get you where you need to be. I know most people over there now and they are easy to work with. PM if you want specific contact info. HTH
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Thank you. Have you heard anything about the science with labs?
No, I decided I wanted my son to have "in person" labs so we didn't do science with them. I am funny with that subject. ;)
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My son has taken courses through them for the past three years. They have grown and so getting into the courses you need is a bit of a challenge but it was worth it due to the cost being so cheap at $150 (I believe that is what it is now) a course. His teachers have varied some great, some okay. If you are really wanting to major in a particular subject then I probably wouldn't go that route but it has been perfect for getting rid of prerequisites for college.
Classes are structured in an 8 wk. time frame. You don't have to log in at a certain time but you have to complete each weeks coursework within a period of time. My son often worked ahead in case of needing time off or unforeseen circumstances. You do need to buy books for each course but most can rent or find used pretty cheap. Assignments and tests are all done through the online portal. Tests vary depending on the teacher in regards to open book or essays...etc. Honor code I know is big here...No special "monitoring" is done.
My son took the following there if you have specific questions: Fundamentals of Speech, Statistics, Microeconomics, British Lit, Sociology, Personal Computers, Eng 1023 & Eng 1013, Music Appreciation
Hope this helps. :)
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I'm so glad! I did too....I was dragging my feet trying to decide which books to buy my kids for Christmas and for once it paid off. :laugh:
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Right now $5 off of any book(s) purchase of $15 or more. Enjoy!
https://www.dealnews.com/Books-at-Amazon-5-off-15-free-shipping-w-Prime/2155298.html
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I will take a stab and a suggestion that I have really liked if you are looking for something planned, not Apologia, not textbooky, and where you have your kids think. If you don't mind it not being "classical" it is more CM based but I personally really enjoyed. She has many schedules already planned and I love that you can focus on a few topics not just one subject for the year.
http://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/living-science-curriculum/
HTH :)
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This year (for my 1st grader we did the following but the ideas are endless):
Museums: Historical since that was the time period we were studying this year: Mary Washington's house, Ferry Farm, Mount Vernon, etc. We also did an area museum that focused on Indians and if you can get a few families together many times they will do a homeschool field trip like they would with the schools. That is what I do for many of these and they make them fun! Also Science museums and children's museums! Art museums too!!
Farm: a definite must for one time of the year. :)
Theater- must attend one a year or even concerts.
Zoos- many types from Aquariums to walk through zoos.
We also did a nature day one day each month with a local lady who works for the parks and rec. It's been great.
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Fantastic! Have you visited, yet? I am planning to take ds to visit in Febuary. There's a lot to like on paper (to me). Student body - not too large, but large enough. Big enough city to have some good restaurants for when we visit. Tech-minded community. Single dorm rooms. We definitely must find each other if both our boys decide to attend UAH!
Will do.... :-)
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My son is a freshman engineering student there on that scholarship (and I'm the one Homeschoolmom3 talked to)! PM me if you want to get in touch with him when you are down there visiting. I am sure he would be more than happy to talk to you and your son!
Thanks for chiming in. :-)
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He was awarded the Charger Distinction Scholarship. I am thankful because I believe UAH could actually be a school he would enjoy attending! After reading through past posts regarding the merit aid awarded by University of Alabama schools, I advised ds to submit an application to UAH. The quick turnaround took a lot of pressure off the whole application/essay process for us!
My son got it too....it is based just on GPA and your SAT score and once you apply and are accepted; the scholarship is automatically applied so we heard a few weeks after applying he was being given full tuition too. It is a great opportunity...and one of two schools my son is considering. Another board member on here was telling me recently that her son is attending there on a full ride and is really enjoying it. Looks like a great school for engineering!! :)
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Yes, we're in VA.
Gotcha....we moved here 14 yrs. ago and LOVE it...sorry to derail. :)
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When everyone has signed for our 2018 graduating class....we will have to start a new thread in the spring of where they end up! I love to see where they all go! :)
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We have one EA that we should hear from in mid-December and another in January. So far, my son has been accepted at University of Mary Washington ($4,000 scholarship), Emory & Henry ($20,000 scholarship), Liberty (haven't got the financial info yet), and we just have these last two we are waiting on. He applied EA for all his schools because I didn't want the process to drag out and I wanted to have plenty of time to go and visit campuses after we knew where he was accepted because he's really not sure where he wants to go.
Are you all in VA? I noticed your schools are VA schools. Funny we live in Fredericksburg but never considered UMW because of majors.
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Congrats to you all! So exciting! I agree the forum has helped many of us in finding scholarships and helps!
I think my son is fairly confident that he will be going to Liberty. With that being the best financial decision as well as majors and being in our state makes the most sense. With getting full tuition and the VA in state scholarship it is looking like the best. I am happy for him my husband and I both graduated there but it has changed quite a bit! :( I think if I had my way I'd send him to Pensacola or Bob Jones (which he has considered) :laugh: so hard letting go!
It sure will be nice when he signs and is for sure settled...hate to rush him though such a big decision!
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Not necessary. We buy miscellaneous technic pieces from yard sales and flea markets where people sell incomplete Lego sets at low prices and my kids just use them for parts.
Gotcha...thanks everyone for schooling me. :-)
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Okay thanks...so you need to have the technic sets for that motor set...
Vertias Press Composition and Omnibus courses
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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My son did Composition in 7th grade at VP and did fine but he had come from Shurley so not familiar with CC but should be okay. Just be prepared to write! I believe that taking that course plus Omni Primary & Secondary is overkill at VP...my son did it and it about killed him. He is gifted and very self motivated and it was a tough year for him granted he is a perfectionist and was striving always for the A. Besides those courses he did Latin there that year too...it was a lot and I did not go back after that...too much!! I recommend if you want to do Omnibus to try the combined course like where Wilson Hill Academy started because the reading is more doable and they only need to meet half the time as if you were doing two courses. VP might be doing that now too but I am not familiar with the caliber of the class. I can speak for WHA that the Omnibus courses are good but are not overkill like VP is.
In regards to Omni 1 I didn't think my kids were ready for that so I had them start with Omni 3 and one kid I started with Omni 2 and it worked out just fine for them. Then we circled back around. I know many do it in 7th but 6th I think would be too young. There are many books they include that I would not want my young kids to read much less when they were older so we skipped those. You will have to make the call on that. HTH