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I do not use this with my kids (yet), but several people in our co-op use this for math:
There is a free trial membership which I will probably try in the fall.
Awesome, thank you!
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Never heard of that before, thanks! Checking it out now.
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I have my kids signed up for the Veritas Press Scholars Academy classes. My son will be in Grammar & Writing II and Latin Transitions.
I was thinking about that - have you used them before? I was wondering how they were. I didn't know you could just do a few classes, though!
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I was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for online classes or programs for 5th - 6th grade? My 10 yo dd really wants to do something online and independently, but the choices are a little overwhelming.
We already have Discovery Streaming, and she loves that, but I'd like to add something else in.
Her subjects for the year include: reading, science, math (RS), Latin (LFC), history, art, WWE, grammar. She wants to add in French, but I haven't found a program for that yet - perhaps there's an online one?
Thanks!
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We're just a little south of Phoenix, but we travel all over the Valley for activities. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey!
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Thank you! I'll check it out - sounds like it might work as an interim program.
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My 9 yr old just finished FLL 4, and I see that the next version isn't available until October. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use in the interim? I am very excited there's another one coming out, but just can't wait the 8 months. She loves FLL and wants to keep going with something :)
Thanks!
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bumping for the afternoon crowd...
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We've been using RightStart for the last 5 years (9 yr old dd in 4th grade), and I'm really happy with it. BUT, it lacks in the real-life applications and I'm a huge "you have to know how to apply it" kind of person.
We've supplemented a bit with Singapore Challenging Word Problems, but I just wanted to get a feel for exactly *how* everyone supplements. The Singapore is great, but it's a little different way of teaching, and some of the problems don't really mesh with what we're doing. And lessons take us a bit of time as it is, and adding supplementation in seems like overkill and just too much some days.
I'm wondering for those of you who do supplement, do you do it every day? What program(s) do you use?
I just feel like I need some guidance and direction at this point. Thanks!
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I'm not sure if this is what you need, but I was just looking at this book the other day: http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Design-MINDSTORMS-Patterns-Competition/dp/1430229640/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294261033&sr=8-1
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Have you tried the PBS House series? We love those, though they aren't available on streaming (but your library might have them, too). There's 1940's House, Colonial House, 1900 House, Frontier House & Manor House.
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I'm new to Homeschooling this year and live in Ahwatukee. We are secular and will be using a variety of curriculum classical/Charlotte Mason driven. My children are Dd9 and Ds6. The kids will attend Eagleridge on Wednesdays, but I am searching for a co-op or group. The Summitview link and email do not work...can anyone help me connect with someone in that group?
Thank you,
Val
Hi Val,
We're just over the mountain in Laveen :) I also have a 9 yr old dd. We don't belong to Summitview, but we do have go to Learning Expedition's park days occasionally.
Feel free to DM me if you'd like to meet up sometime or want more info on LE.
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Thanks for the info on Reading Detectives, I hadn't planned on purchasing that, so I'm glad to hear that it's something to consider!
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By that age she will also be applying logic in her arguments with you, so careful what you teach! (Tongue planted firmly in cheek there...)
LOL! I guess that will keep me on my feet, huh?
Thanks to both of you for the recommendations, I hadn't heard of the Orbiting with Logic series before. We'll definitely give it a try, and if it's cheaper than Critical Thinking, that's even better :)
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Bump for the morning group :)
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My 9 yr old could use some help with logic, but I'm not sure where to look for what I need. She has trouble with inferences & drawing conclusions. For example, if I give her something like, "Katie is afraid of dogs. Mrs. Smith has a poodle." She'll give me a big long story about how Katie was bitten by a dog walking home from school, and Mrs. Smith's poodle is really nice, so Katie isn't afraid of it. LOL! Which is great for creativity, but I want her to understand how to work these out.
I couldn't find anything with Critical Thinking that had these types of problems. Anyone know where I can find a workbook with this type of logic in it?
Thanks!
Amy
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Thanks for all the great ideas! I guess I never thought of the Wii as a real gym class, but we do have EA Active that she likes, and DDR that I can use.
Ravin - we went to a huge SCA encampment this past year that dd loved! She has wanted to get into the sword fighting since then, but we haven't even known where to start with getting involved - it's a bit overwhelming!
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I've been trying to find something for phys ed for my 9 yr old dd, and was wondering what everyone uses? She does horseback riding once/week, but that's really all we do. I saw books like Homeschool Family Fitness, Beyond the Gym and Horizon Physical Education, but wasn't sure what would be the best to get. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Borders' Educator Appreciation Week starts next week & gives discounts to current & retired educators of 30% off the list price of nearly everything.
It says you'll have to bring proof of educator status. Not sure what that would be for those of us in lenient states.
HTH someone :)
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If you have a university near you, there are tons of free things to do there! We live near ASU and have done the Mars Rover, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Center, Meteorite center, planetarium & are doing the archaeology center in a few weeks.
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We're more whole foods people & I try to avoid processed foods. I make my own veggie burgers with black beans & rice, or sometimes sweet potatoes & rice, or whatever I can throw together. I subscribe to a few foodie magazines that help me come up with some great recipes without using processed stuff, and that helps a bit too.
I do let dd have some of the processed veggie foods, but only about once a month or when we've had a really busy day and there aren't any leftovers :)
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Wonderful! Thank you so much!
New England- Roll Call Whose out there
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We are thinking of moving to NH & I'd love to hear from anyone who has lived/is living around Londonderry/Nashua. TY!