Prahl
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I love the living books idea. Thanks for the link.
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Thank you guys this has been extremely helpful. I do see thing differently and feel relief that there are other ways to go about this.
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thank you so much I didn't really see that way. I thought that by moving her along was giving here more of a challenge. I would love the PDF files I think that would strike her fancy. She love word problems. This information was very helpful i didn't know about these ther programs thank you for sharing with me.We know you're not pushing her, but slowing her down simply because you're uncomfortable with her speedy progression might not be the best option. Throwing more challenges at her is best. Have you played math games and read picture books about cool math topics? Have you taken a look at Beast Academy 3, which soon might be at your daughter's level (trust me, that'll slow her down more than a little). Have you taken a look at Singapore Challenging Word Problems or their Intensive Practice books which can be used as a more challenging version of the Singapore workbook, at Zaccaro's Primary Challenge Math, at MEP (the free British national curriculum, often called "puzzle math"), and Miquon (check out educationunboxed for very cool Miquon videos by Rosie). Homeschooling Paradise had free, challenging word problem-styled questions, but the website shut down last year (I can PM you the PDFs if you like.) Life of Fred is another fun reading/math option, although I've only seen the first few and don't know how much of a challenge they are (they're certainly fun, though). One or a couple of these might strike your fancy and might keep your daughter focusing deeply on concepts, rather than sprinting through grade level after grade level of math.
What I'm trying to say is that if your daughter is moving that fast then 1) please don't impede her progress by setting an arbitrary limit to how far she can explore math because she will hit that point quickly and then fall into boredom, and 2) rather than accelerating through years and years of math on an easy program, try to also give her some first-grade problems that will actually challenge her (ahem, slow her down, if even just momentarily). The resources I mentioned above have a way of challenging kids' thinking. It'll stump her for thirty seconds, and she won't be able to speed through so quickly. But don't be surprised if the new-found challenges leave her craving even more math. ;-)
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Thank you guys this was helpful
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Hey guys I have a 5 year old that will be 6 in late July. So far we have done two level grades of math in 6 months i see she ready to move on. How do I slow her down she's about 1 year ahead in everything else. I feel like I'm going way to fast. We use Singapore math. Any tips would be welcomed. By the way I'm not pushing her.
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Has any one used these programs?
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I'm looking for something that will not be redundant and will be mastery rather then spiral. Any information if you used this will be helpful. I'm driving my self crazy trying to figure out which one I should get. Thanks ladies , I appreciate your comments.
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Hi there, I have a quick question. we just started our school year a little over two months ago. and we seem to have gone very quickly through math. we are using Singapore math. we will be done in 4 more weeks if I drag it out. do i just move her to 1st grade math or find another kindergarten book. I should also inform you guys that we also have done the activity books. is this normal to finish a book so quickly am i doing something wrong. she loves math and gets things very quickly. I just don't know what to do:confused:. she just turned 5 so I want to be careful not to overload. Thanks in advance.
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Next Monday, tomorrow is my DD birthday. She has been begin to start tomorrow. I'm just not ready yet.
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Hi there everyone, we're planing in moving in about a year or so but would like suggestions on the best and worst city for raising a family and homeschooling? We want a city that's kid friendly with culture and diversity. We are an interracial family and would like to be in an area where we wont be discriminated. We have currently been to St Louis mo , SAFB IL, Charleston SC. , and Miami FL, we best liked St. Louis. And Miami. Thank you for your help in advance
Gloria.
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I have my kids do this informal reading assessment each year. It's a simple 'decoding the words' type test, but taken year after year has given me a reasonable idea of their growth and development in this area.
Thanks you so much this is extremely helpful.
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Take a book she can read and plug of into the scholastic book wizard. It will tell you the level, then do a.search for more books at that level. She is most likely at a k or 1st grade level. Find a few of those and have her try, when they get easy for higher levels.asy, start look
Thanks this is great it will help me be able to get her age appropriate books as well as keep track of what level she is reading at
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This is what I do. :)
Are you trying to predict what age she'll be reading in the future? nope I'm trying to stay head, I know this this is a question I would ask in the future so when does it come up I know what to do. I like to stay ahead I have to with her. I dont brag and hate it when she sees how diffrent she is or I get adults who are rude to her for being profoundly gifted. I do hold her back which is something I have to gert over. Since I always gery people saying let her be. I am, if I don't teach her she will do it herself.
sorry for any typos I'm writing on a phone with swype type and have bad eye sight I need to gets glasses. Lol
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Just curious, because I'm a troublemaker... why do you need to know?
I just want to be the one parent on this board who says - "Whoah, 4??? Even if she's reading, she's still a baby..."
The reasson I would like to know is becuase she will start school officially next year by the state of florida. So I would like to know so I dont hold her back she moves pretty quickly through everything, she is always asking me to do school. We do everything hands on. Were more montessori at this age.
Thanks for your reply.
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Hi everyone my daughter just started reading fluently "bob books." she just turned 4 and I was wondering how do I know what grade level she is or will be reading at in the future, is there a chart. How do you guys establish reading level? I've looked on the internet and got nothing. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Hi everyone, I was just wondering what you prefer. I have a 4 and 3 year old and have never used a kumon book but have heard great things about it. What do you use or prefer kumon or school zone. Is there much difference? Thank you in advance
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We do simple games to teach spanish for example I use the words fast and slow in Spanish and have them go out side and shout the word kinda like " Simon says" also works with colors. Pretty much games helps them . My kids are young 3 and 4 . Hope this helps
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Montessori has great activities you can plan for him through the day for that's age group. It makes them more independent with each lesson you give him and they're very hands you can do everyrhing by yourself no need to buy expensive puzzle or anything. this way you kill two birds with one stone. Look at blog and youtube. Hope this helps.
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IMO I wouldn't force her unless she likes it but is too shy like my little one. My younger dd is in Gymnastics like her sister. Loves Gymnastics but every time its time to go in she tells me to take her home. she's 3 so I think she has no idea what she wants. Anyway, less then 5min into the class she loves it. maybe it would be easier if she took the class with a friend or in something more feminine. My girls are really girly. many sports dance Gymnastics marching band show great discipline. Even art all in there own way and if she enjoys it you'll be happier to spend the money and she will discipline herself to be better without competing with siblings or you pushing her. You want her to love what she does and not fight you.
First Grade Reading
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I would say the logic of English.