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    6 days into raw vegan 30 day challenge and.....

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Btw, I do this while making meals for my family and going out to eat with them. I have not been tempted to cheat. I crave mostly sweet so drinking a green smoothie satisfies my sweet tooth.

     

    I have had to start taking a melatonin supplement because I have a hard time going to sleep. I have way too much energy.

     

    ALSO, I was inspired by the documentaries Forks Over Knives ( on Netflix ) as well as Fat, sick and Nealy dead ( free on Netflix)

    6 days into raw vegan 30 day challenge and.....

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Breakfast: Green smoothie

     

    3 bananas (I need to have enough calories)

    A bunch of spinach

    2 kiwis

    8 strawberries

    1 tablespoon of chia seed

     

    Snack: left over smoothie

     

    Lunch: Ezekiel bread with almond butter (not 100 percent raw but close enough)

     

    Dinner: gazpacho (raw) with cut up avocado in it OR raw guacamole OR fruit smoothie (whatever I feel like)

     

    This will give you a general idea. I do not worry about calories too much...just trying to make sure I get enough. I add in a multivitamin and other supplements. I drink lots of water with a squeeze of lemon. If I feel low energy, I eat a date or make another drink.

     

    This is not for everyone but I love it for me. I have no convictions about eating animals. I started this to get healthy since I felt like I was 100 at 32. I am not adopting this as a permanent way of life. Just a jump start to healthy eating. I may do this for 60 days.

    Tricks for HOD? Copying....

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Ok, I really like HOD. I just find it very annoying that you have to copy pages for the lessons. Unfortunately, we do not have a copier at our house. Do you just go to your local copy store and copy all of the pages in the back of the book before the school year starts?

     

    Any other tips or suggestions with HOD?:glare:

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I am now thinking about using OPGTR, but at a slow pace. I am going to attempt to make it fun with an assistant teacher, a puppet and using a white board.

     

    For Math I think I might try Miquon or another cuisenaire activity book.

     

    I am trying carols affordable curriculum this month for craft, calendar and other preschool topics.

    Where to start in Ordinary Parent's Guide to Reading?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    My son completed TYCR100EL and some of the Webster's speller. He is finishing Abeka K at his classical Christian school. He is a pretty strong reader ( not fluent or reading with expression). He is about 90% accurate with the abeka readers.

     

    I am buying OPGTR to teach my daughter to read next year. Over the summer, i thought I would work with him on reading. Where should I start teaching him in the book? Any suggestions?

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by cabreban

    So here are my thoughts so far:

     

    MFW K ( 1.5 years to complete) or Carol's Affordable Curriculum

    Miquon Math (cheap, fun, hands on and already using c rods with MFW)

    Classical Conversations

    Spanish & art at art academy

     

    Add in OPGTR or Webster's speller when showing more interest in learning to read

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I figure I should start a little schooling since I am planning on doing CC. I guess I will call this K-4 lite:001_smile: I am really leaning towards adding Carol's Affordable Curriculum or MFW K at a very slow pace. I will look into Wee Folks.

     

    I would love to do a great Math program that is not too rigorous for the age since she will be on the young side. MUS looks even more advanced than I think for her.

     

    I agree that chores need to be added. I am adding that to the schedule.:)

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by cabreban

    I also looked at Right Start aor Saxon k. Saxon k seems like it will take an hour each lesson which is a big No for me at this age. Am I wrong? Please tell me! Right start is something I am not sure that I understand. if you have experience, can you please explain?

     

    I am not sure whether r & s would be too dry and full of worksheets. Please tell me if I am wrong. I am not expecting that her fine motor skills will be developed enough for handwriting sheets. My daughter is not too interested in academics. She needs structure though. I am looking for a fun introduction like (Charlotte Mason) but that is open and go enough for me to get it done:001_smile: Yes, I am unorganized and need to be able to put a check in the box for the first year since I will be learning about this whole homeschool thing

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by cabreban

    I'm not familiar with your plan B option, but the other ones all look good. I hope you follow up with what you think of CC for a 4 year old. I'm debating it for my DD (who will also be 4) but haven't decided. I think the group environment would be so good for her though!

     

    My DD also thrives on structure and routine, so I know where you're coming from ATM she's enrolled at our church's preschool and thrives there but she is the youngest in her class, they're starting some writing and phonics instruction and she loves it. Since she won't be back in a preschool when we move (next month) I've ordered several things to try out. If she hates it we'll shelve it and come back at a later date, but I want to give her the opportunity to continue since she likes it so much now. Here's what I've ordered:

     

    Saxon Math K

    Hooked on Phonics (not sure about this one, it was a total impulse buy from the FSOT section)

    ZB Writing K (she LOVES to write, and I figure this way at the very least I can teach her the proper way to form letters, even if we just use a big whiteboard and not paper)

    Before FIAR (might be to young for her, but I also have a 1.5 year old DS who I can use it with)

    The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading (again FSOT impulse, but I bet it will get used eventually)

     

    The other thing I've seen that I'm drooling over now is AAR Pre-Reading 1. I am going to look over what I already have once it gets here and see what I think. (But if anyone has it for sale used I would be VERY interested ;) )

     

    Another all together program I've used loosely with both kids this year is HOD Little Hands Toward Heaven. It's a lot of fun and even the little one can 'play school' with us. Plus aside from copying a few worksheets it's pretty open and go. Plus it hits lightly on every subject which I like, and she really enjoys the variety. I would say it takes about 30 minutes if you do everything on the page, but each box is about 5-10 minutes so if I'm short on time I just pick a few. Overall very happy with how it's structured and laid out, we will continue this probably at least through the summer, because the kids love it, they're always bringing me the book and asking to do school.

     

    I also have Hands on Homeschooling for 2 year olds and might try to break that out next year (for the little guy), but it's very heavily craft oriented and seems to take a lot of prep work.

     

    That is why I like "Carol's Affordable Curriculum" http://www.carolscurriculum.com/. Lots of crafts and school curriculum with all the craft supplies and projects neatly organized. I am trying it out in March. I will let you all know.

    Contemplating Preschool Plan for Next Year

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by cabreban

    My daughter will be 4 at the beginning of the school year next year. I would like to start her with something a little academic, but not overwhelming. She loves singing, acting and dancing. She loves to read, crafts and play with play doh. I want to give her a good head start. Experienced homeschoolers, is there anything I should avoid or look at? NOTE: Please do not give me the typical, let her play response. We are already having issues with behavior at church, and I need to add some structure to her day.

     

    Here are my preschool/k4 plan options:

     

    A. Classical Conversations (more for developing classroom skills,

    social reasons...anything she learns is gravy)

    My Father's World K working very slowly and less emphasis on

    writing

    Art & Spanish Class at a local art academy that is light and fun one

    day a week

     

    B. Classical Conversations

    Carol's Affordable Homeschool Curriculum

    Art & Spanish Class at a local art academy that is light and fun one

    day a week

     

    C. Classical Conversations

    Rod and Staff Preschool Workbooks

    Art & Spanish Class at a local art academy that is light and fun one

    day a week

     

    D. Classical Conversations

    Five in a Row

    Art & Spanish Class at a local art academy that is light and fun one

    day a week

     

    I would consider SL but it seems like it would stress me out and confuse me. I would like something that is open and go for the first year. Something that does not take longer than 1 hour (for main curriculum besides CC). Something that is gentle and fun but with structure.

     

    Any other ideas? Something else to consider?

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