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Any thoughts? Is MLA or ALA what is used most often in college? I am doing some editing work and am wondering what the latest standards are in different situations, such as commas in a series, etc. I also would like to use this book as a reference for our grammar study in our homeschool. Any thoughts appreciated!
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I know public schools use Brain Pop some, and I've heard it has tons of stuff. I think it's fee based, but haven't checked into it.
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She said she's been busy looking up acronyms to help her interpret this! :001_smile: She is very appreciative! I love the reminders of the decompression period and slowly adding in subjects.
Any thoughts for a living books type curriculum that would enable them to do sci/history/Bible/geo together? She would like to start with American History since that is what the will-be-4th grader is very fascinated with at the moment.
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Any thoughts for online or video curriculum?
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Thanks for all the ideas so far! Any thoughts for the most quality, very best things she could use the computer for to help her ease into this?
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I am posting for a friend who is about to begin homeschooling these ages. What would you most recommend as far as some multi-age study? The more they could do together, the better. I think my friend would appreciate some independent work also as she adjusts to not only being a homeschooling mom, but having 3 kids close in age! What other advice for jumping in like this?
Thanks for ANY help! She will be following this closely!!
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We enjoy Arithmemouse, and it's cheap ($5?). It's a fun, little less action-y alternative to TimezAttack.
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I always picture that IEW is this huge program and it takes a ton of time and is very detailed. Is this true? Thanks!
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Thanks to all- I've got a lot to look up! :001_smile:
For Life of Fred, what's the youngest it could be used for?
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Love the thoughts so far!! I hope there are more that are captivating to someone!! :bigear:
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I'm wondering your experiences with curriculum (esp. history, science, writing and math for a middle elementary student) that has captivated and motivated your child to learn more in that subject--- material that is so well-written, so well-presented, so child-focused, so well-researched and so interesting that they just can't help but learn, and on most days are eager to get back to it! I know not all learning can be this way, but when it can, and it's done well, I want to check it out! I want to light a fire! :001_smile:Thanks in advance!
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I think the Vitamin D Council website has some great info. I bet Dr. Cannell has recs for kids on there somewhere. Sure hope upping his D helps him!
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I feel sure there are many posts on this, but I'm not sure how to search for it!
I'm wanting to record the book, author, how the child liked it, maybe a synopsis. Then I need library call numbers, topic, fiction/nonfiction, etc. Do you guys do it in Excel or something, where if you want to find that book again you can find the record of it quickly? Or do you just make a form and file all the papers somehow.
Any help appreciated!
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I saw a post from this a few years ago, but could we start a new one for current faves for CATW ideas? Unit studies? Videos? Websites?
Thanks!
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Excited about this!
I especially want polls for curriculum.
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Onceupon a time, How's it going? :bigear:
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Is there an easy way to do it where it still looks nice? It will be white lights, and I prefer not to mix large bulbs with small. Seems like smalls are hard to line up, but the bigs sure could get hot? Thought about doing some around windows, but DH mentioned that might not be safe to have the lights up against the wood on the windows. Are there lights that are:
- safest (fire-proof I guess)
- cheapest
- easiest to put up?
Any help (advice, website help) appreciated!
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Ooh...I do love those Trofast. Wonder how much that system would cost? I love the looks of the square (12x12?) drawers that come in 3 (Sterilite), but I didn't think the drawers came all the way out too easily. Are those the ones that you all use?
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This is what I'm wanting- maybe you can help? :001_smile:
* drawers/tubs that can be pulled completely out, so all little "parts" can stay together
* drawers/tubs that can hold a heavier book like a text or reference book
* don't think I want the 4 tiered shoe rack, where you use plastic shoe boxes. I don't like the idea of books bending at the bottom because they have to stand up "slouched" :)
I know I read a thread about this somewhere but can't find it now. I would love to see pictures of yours if it fits this description. (Hubby is handy so if you have a homemade system that fits the bill, link that also!)
Any advice appreciated--
Thanks!
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That I might get at a gym? Without any machines? I'm picturing using the ball, bands, free weights, etc. My back is bothering me some and I was told I needed to strengthen it with training at the gym, anything with pulling/rowing type motions. So....I'm just wondering what all I can do at home to mimic weight-training. Thanks!
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Thanks so much for all the responses so far. Thanks also for being courteous about it. I have read some alternative cancer books that cite cases where people have had tremendous success, but I am just so glad to hear of real, live people that you know that have had success.
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We have some classical CD's where some of the pieces will become more dramatic or energetic, which I don't need in the middle of us trying to do focused schoolwork (or at bedtime). Any favorites that stay pretty calm and soothing? (Could be MP3 downloads, etc. too) Thanks so much!
Computer based spelling program - does one exist?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Try Spellingcity. Many schools use it and there is a free version anyone can use. You can use their lists or put in your own, and they have several online activities using them.