[Pinterest invite request!]

Would anyone out there be willing to send me a pinterest request? If so, my email is dizzywaif at gmail dot com.

 

Thanks in advance!! :)

[Ode to Nature Study]

So excited around here too...

 

I bought "Nature Connections" by Clare Walker Leslie for some fun ideas. It's organized through each month so there are things to do even in the winter. Can't wait to start using this!

 

I also am excited to hack my Nook so that I can get a better pdf reader on it... so I can have Comstock's Handbook with me in ebook form at all times (minus the rainy days). (I'm a nerd.)

[Cursive for K - suggestions please]

I've been interested in trying out Peterson Directed Cursive (they have a start with cursive option), but I have not yet heard any reviews by home educators who have used the cursive-first Peterson.

 

Anyone? :lurk5:

[What is "mastery" and "spiral" when it comes to math programs?]

Excellent observation, Bill. You hit the nail on the head.

[What is "mastery" and "spiral" when it comes to math programs?]

So where does MEP fit in? Is it spiral basal? :bigear:

[Construct a S&S for Grammar from Vintage e-books]

This stuff is awesome.

 

Bumping up an old post to see if anyone else has anything new in either finding or implementing the vintage language arts resources...

 

:-)

[Vintage language lessons and composition]

Cha-ching. Just what I have been looking for! :)

This thread has more than you can imagine! It definately made me drool and my head spin (in a good way).

[Best commercial timeline resource]

I think this is the link to Geomatters:

 

http://www.geomatters.com/products/category.asp?CID=40

 

Thanks for the ideas everyone! :grouphug:

[UILEWH]

Bumping this up... I'm curious if anyone has purchased this newer edition of the Usbourne Encyclopedia. Is it internet-linked? Has anyone found a library binding?

 

Thanks! :001_smile:

[child's history of art]

:bigear:

[Vintage language lessons and composition]

(I accidentally posted this as a reply to another thread)

 

So I'm looking for suggestions on vintage (online) resources for compiling a solid education in the Language Arts for my young ones. I found a speller and a phonics spine that I want to use, but I'm curious if anyone has found success with Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons (and has any input on how it compares with First Language Lessons). I'm also curious to know if there is a good, vintage alternative to Writing With Ease.

 

Also, I'm guessing there aren't teacher guides/answers for things like Sheldon's. Does that make it harder to teach?

 

Thanks!! :)

[Questions about Sheldon's PLL]

Oops... I'll start a new thread with my above post. Accidentally replied to the post. :tongue_smilie:

[Best commercial timeline resource]

Anyone have recommendations on a good history timeline book, or preferably, a long poster or scroll style timeline?

 

Thanks! :)

[Questions about Sheldon's PLL]

So I'm looking for suggestions on vintage (online) resources for compiling a solid education in the Language Arts for my young ones. I found a speller and a phonics spine that I want to use, but I'm curious if anyone has found success with Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons (and has any input on how it compares with First Language Lessons). I'm also curious to know if there is a good, vintage alternative to Writing With Ease.

 

Also, I'm guessing there aren't teacher guides/answers for things like Sheldon's. Does that make it harder to teach?

 

Thanks!! :)

[AO/Robinson/Kindle users: Middle Ages books that I can get at Gutenberg or AO?]

These are well-formatted ebooks falling under the historical category. I saw a few in there that would be good for Middle Ages literature:

 

http://www.feedbooks.com/books/top?category=FBFIC014000&lang=en&range=week

 

HTH!! :)

[Gombrich's A Little History of the World?]

Thanks for the thoughts on that, Mandy!

[Hyperemesis moms]

Wow... yeah, I've been there. I always say the curse of childbearing is the sickness/HG. I could have gone through childbirth five times rather than the misery of HG (and mine wasn't even quite as bad as others' HG). Had it with both pregnancies.

 

My little ones are younger than preschool right now, and I'm a little scared I won't be a competent home educator if I get pregnant again (we'd like more kids)... what are your experiences with homeschooling simultaneously with HG?

[Vintage composition text, with thorough instructions]

Interesting! What grade levels do you think you would use this with?

[Gombrich's A Little History of the World?]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Gombrich's A Little History of the World. How does it compare to SOTW or CHOW?

 

Thanks for your insights! :)

[BFSU e-book question]

Thanks, stripe! Do you happen to find the ebook worthwhile? Is it as easy to use as a printed version, in your opinion?

[SOTW vol 1 schedule?]

Thanks for that link, Alicia!:001_smile: SO helpful!

[anyone combine kids for fll1?]

:bigear:

[Vintage phonics primers]

Don Potter's site is actually how I found the primer. Just curious if anyone else has opted for Burnz's Step by Step primer and found success!

[Southern Indiana/Northern Kentucky folk?]

Wondering if there's a good co-op already in the Louisville-ish area... or if there are any other people out there in this area...

 

:lurk5:

[MEP Reception Level: Opinions Wanted]

Ooh-- Sherry, great point on the A4 paper. So glad you brought that out.

 

Wow, thanks everyone for the input. I'm definitely getting more interested in the program with all the positive feedback! :D

 

Zookeeper: I was thinking of complementing the program with Miquon math too. Thanks for the ideas of how you're using it. How long does Miquon + MEP take you per day approximately?