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We skipped it. DD is doing great with Book 5--I didn't feel the need to go into the open and closed syllable thing. We also use ETC more for spelling than phonics.
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Literature unit on Helen Keller for elementary
JessieC replied to Janell's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Moving Beyond the Page has a great lit unit on Helen Keller. http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/purchase/skuDetail.aspx?skuID=138&purchaseTab=7to9 -
Literature unit on Helen Keller for elementary
JessieC replied to Janell's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Moving Beyond the Page has a great lit unit on Helen Keller. http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/purchase/skuDetail.aspx?skuID=138&purchaseTab=7to9 -
How about this? I found out about it because my older child does Math Mammoth, but my 5yo isn't ready for 1A yet but MM doesn't have K, and this is one of the recommended programs before starting 1A. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789457202/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Yes, I am. Try type1parents.org. Good luck--it is so overwhelming at first. It is a life-changing dx that eventually becomes a new normal.
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Help! My ds6 AND I are bored.
JessieC replied to Scook86's topic in General Education Discussion Board
ITA with previous poster about Moving Beyond the Page, but also...are you just following the FIAR manual, or are you adding to it? I used FIAR with my first grader last year, and picked up a lot of ideas beyond the manual at the FIAR forum and websites like http://tinderbox.homeschooljournal.net/five-in-a-row-resources/our-fiar-studies/ and homeschoolshare.com. I think if we had just used the manual, we would have been rather bored, but I found planning the FIAR lessons with ideas from outside resources was fun and a nice creative outlet for me. -
First year homeschooling questions
JessieC replied to pamodd's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I can totally relate. Remember there's always next year. And winter is a perfect time for owls--think how snowy owls are white to blend in with snow, and the book "Owl Moon" takes place on a winter night. I think we did owls in January last year. -
I'm all for being healthy, but
JessieC replied to chickenpatty's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Type 1 diabetes can not be cured. People should understand the disease before making suggestions or pronouncements about it. Not sure what you're getting at here if you're saying you've seen it cured--if this is what you mean, you are mistaken. -
can we just read for 1st grade? for reading?
JessieC replied to Lucy the Valiant's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I think you can. Motivation is everything in reading. "Elephant and Piggie" and some of those books are so appealing to kids--you can read the books aloud, then ask them to read it aloud. Neither of my kids seem to need a lot of direct instruction in reading because they are very drawn to books and try to puzzle out the words on their own. I still use ETC workbooks though, just to reinforce common patterns and make sure they are looking at words carefully. -
X/P: Can't Decide Whether to Teach Spelling
JessieC replied to The Way of My People's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Make him a spelling dictionary out of a notebook--each page is a different letter A-Z. When he asks how to spell a word, write it in his spelling dictionary, so he can look it up next time. He will grow out of this stage of asking how to spell everything. DD was like this from 5-6, and now at almost 8 just goes crazy with her creative spelling. Now I almost wish she did care more about spelling everything right! But the spelling dictionary does help. -
5 yo won't eat meat anymore:(
JessieC replied to hsbaby's topic in General Education Discussion Board
My dd8 has never eaten meat (I'm veg too). It's her choice, and she's very healthy. Hard boil some eggs or keep cottage cheese around, my dd also likes tofu warmed in soy sauce. You don't have to do a lot of extra work--she can eat the side dishes (bread, fruit, veggies) with everyone, and then toss in an easy protein like the above. -
Totally fine, but you might want to try Five in a Row. Perfect for first grade.
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What does your first grader do that is "fun"?
JessieC replied to plain jane's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Some hits around here have been: Five in a Row Magic School Bus science kits Animal Habitats (tons of easy animal crafts--they love to pick one out to make) http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Habitats-Learning-American-Williamson/dp/082496778X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348618083&sr=8-2&keywords=animal+habitats -
Moving Beyond the Page Level 6-8 might work for you! There are about four concepts per year--one of them is Culture--the others are Community, Measurement, and Matter and Movement. You can buy the concepts separately.
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just finished reading Atlas Shrugged
JessieC replied to mamajudy's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I read it a few years ago and will never understand why people take to it so much. I completely disagree with the ideology and found the entire book so unrelated to life as I experience it. -
Afterschooling during school hours?
JessieC replied to a topic in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board
Yes, I agree that the way she described going about it doesn't match my situation, and looking back I see that's what people were responding to, but several people wrote that the entire concept of half-day school was just wrong, that you HAVE to choose. I don't see it as an either/or and am surprised that homeschoolers and afterschoolers wouldn't see more options like this as a good thing. -
Afterschooling during school hours?
JessieC replied to a topic in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board
I'm very surprised by the strong reactions against this idea. My daughter (2nd grade) goes to school in the morning and through lunch and recess, then I pick her up. It has only been three weeks, but she is not a social outcast, I get a lot of time with her in the afternoons, plus she gets to see friends at school. Feel free to pm me if you want details. So far it's working out fine. -
I recommend starting with Vol. 1--so many good books there, and the activities are not too babyish for a 7yo. Then from there, decide if you want to continue at a similar level or jump to 4. Good luck! FIAR is so much fun!
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Best Spelling Curriculum
JessieC replied to janie_ranae's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I chose other--Sequential Spelling. -
Can't wait to hear about the new Beast Academy books :)
JessieC replied to SonshineLearner's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Can't wait to hear about the new Beast Academy books :)
JessieC replied to SonshineLearner's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Oooh, really? My second grader is average at math and I thought she wouldn't be ready for BA 3A. Do you think she would get something from it? She is in MM 2A now. -
Moving Beyond The Page, Curriculum... Anyone used it?
JessieC replied to SonshineLearner's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
We use it and love it. There are so many hands-on projects that really do "move you beyond the page," though it's literature based and writing-intensive (I let dd dictate some of the writing). We've had so much fun with different projects, like holding a measurement fair and inviting friends over to try different measuring activities that dd came up with. It's very creative and engaging! We've only done one level so far (6-8) and will move to 7-9 next week.