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I am so sorry about your table! But I have to ask...if you DID write Christmas letters, would you include this? :)
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Hpymomof3, glad your dd is fine. We are in the northwest suburbs. When I drove home from church, I experienced the worst rain I have ever driven in, and some very noisy hail. Visibility was poor and it was very dark. It's a little lighter now. Glad to be at home!
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Susan, I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for this thread! I had always been a little "afraid" of Saxon Math. I finally tried it this year (doing 5/4 currently) and it is working so well for dd! I can hardly express what a great thing Saxon math has been for us. She loves the way things are explained. Dd seems inspired now and hopes to do two books in one calendar year!
One thing we do that dd really likes is that I ordered an extra student book for myself. I don't write in it, but when she asks me a question, she loves that I can just look at the same page (that she is on) without standing next to her and trying to read hers. I'm not sure why (maybe because I am very nearsighted?) but this really works well for us. Also, we check answers verbally. She reads her answers aloud while I look at the answer guide.
Thank you!!
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Just wondering what the main differences are. The WP website is awesome and is appealing to me, but I admit I'm not getting a good feel for the program really. I'm mainly looking at the American history programs for both (early elementary), and the geography/countries programs. if anyone has used both, I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I don't like to give bad reviews, but please - think very carefully before buying from WinterPromise! You can find all sorts of unhappy reviews. Some parts of the geography/countries program are VERY unsuitable for young children. My Father's World is an excellent company and we enjoyed using their young American history program. I think your oldest is 6? I personally wish I had stuck mostly to reading books (versus buying programs) for history and science in 1st-3rd grades, and spent more time on exciting stuff like phonics and copywork. :) Actually, I bought some programs and mostly just ended up reading the books. Just my humble opinion.
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We haven't started school yet for this year. :leaving: :leaving: Of course the reason for that is because my health is in the toilet, but I can still brag!
Jean, I'm sorry to hear about your health. Is it the fibromyalgia? Saying a prayer for you and hope you feel much better soon!
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Kristin, I'm sorry you are going through rough times. I'm praying for you.
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I'm glad to see you are enjoying Latina Christiana. Our LC1 box should arrive tomorrow I hope!
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I just reviewed Notgrass' American Hx- 2 semesters, 1 Chapter a week, 5 lessons a chapter. Tons of supplements.
Thanks for linking your review! Did you really spend 45-60 minutes a day reading and discussing ATB? Or maybe I read something wrong?
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Ahhhh... ok so I'm making myself NUTS! Haha!!! Called RR... my order is on backorder (for 2 weeks, like PP said... thanks for that tip because I wouldn't have known otherwise). Cancelled it, re-placed the CBD order since it's showing *in stock*. LOL! Oh my goodness. And here I thought the craziness had ended upon deciding what to use for him... lol! ;)
I don't know....I think the craziness continues at least until they get their diploma..... :) Just kidding, sort of!
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Woo-hoo!! I just got a shipping notice from CBD!! I had ordered it months ago. They are only shipping the book, not the notebook.
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I keep checking the website for updates, they are still saying available to ship on or about August 5th. That was yesterday, people!!
My dd is waiting impatiently for this book! At least now you can see the TOC and 1-2 chapters online - yay! Oh, and the supplies list too.
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My youngest is most excited to finally get to play with the bookshelf of Timberdoodle toys I have set out but am making them all wait until September.
The boys are both also really excited about my youngest's curriculum. We're going to have a "teacher in-service" day in August when my husband takes her out for the day and the boys and I will play with all the Timberdoodle stuff. I'll show them how to use it all, and then they get to take turns working with her throughout the day. They are thrilled that they get to be the "teacher" and I'm thrilled that I won't have to do all 3 grade levels by myself!
So cute!
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Can we add a non-mumbling button for a teenage nephew and a talk now! button for a moody daughter?
I'll take one non-mumbling button for one household member and one mute button for another member. Cost is no object.
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We just started BJU English and Reading (4th grade) a few days ago. :) Well, actually we did a few weeks of the English in the spring and just picked up where we left off. Both dd and I LOVE these programs. Dd especially loves how her book is very clear, direct and sequential (not sure if that's the word I want - I mean do the page, turn page, do the next page, etc.). She likes that the writing is very step by step. We have tried Shurley English in the past and really did NOT like all the flipping around. It is nice that the book has themes (currently the theme is space), versus something like Rod & Staff where the whole book uses mostly farm themes. Dd likes the use of color.
So far I am very impressed with our BJUP materials. We are using the online classes for science and math and dd and I really like them. I bought the English hs kit from CBD. It's easy, quick and you know you have what you need. I bought some of the reading items used from Amazon and they were in great shape (I usually only buy "very good condition" for things we will use all year).
Oh, regarding time, so far we usually spend about 20-25 minutes a day on the reading and workbook (dd is a very fast reader, and I certainly do not use all the questions) and maybe 15 minutes on the English. If dd is in the writing portion, then it takes longer (maybe 30 minutes).
Regarding our early start date (July 1), dd decided she would like to finish at the end of April next year, so we started early.
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I am so sorry, and am praying for you and your family.
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I'm excited about trying the online classes! We decided to try two online classes this fall. I decided on BJU Math and Science. I think my dd will love the classes. I am now done with all major decisions for next year, yay!
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Thank you. Since your dd is in the same place as mine, do you see BJU 4th will be alot of repeat of topics we covered this year in CLE 300?
Sorry I haven't answered yet. There will always be some repeat at this level of math, of course. I think dd will fly through the first 3 or so chapters, then settle down to a comfortable pace. I probably won't make her do every single problem. I think that my dd is familiar with a lot of the math, but not solid and quick in it. I definitely do not think she is ready for BJU 5.
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Well, I haven't used it yet, but I've been looking at my friend's BJ Math 4 and have the first half of the student book here in front of me. My dd just finished the CLE 300 series also (I let her test out of the last couple books) and really wants to switch to BJ Math. She got bored with CLE Math too; I think it has too much review for her (I usually crossed out some of the review stuff). BJ looks much more interesting, has more variety, and uses some color. Here are some details about Ch. 3: Fractions to give you an idea. First page of each chapter contains a theme picture, a "To the Parent" note, a paragraph re Capt. Bailey and Clipper, and "Math in the Home" (which includes ideas about using everyday objects to teach math and which math facts the student will be reviewing in the chapter). The Ch. 3 Note to Parent says "In Chapter 3, your child will study the following concepts about fractions: part of a whole; part of a set; fraction of a set; compare and order fractions and mixed numbers; add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers; improper fractions." Then pages 67-82 are the work pages. At the bottom of every other work page, it says something like "Complete Daily Review a on page 83." Pages 83-86 contain the daily review sections. Then Chap. 3 Review is on pg. 87-88. A section called Cumulative Review (which could be used as a quiz) is on pg. 89-90. Each chapter ends with something like a game, career link, etc. Ch. 3 ends with a page about an elementary teacher and how she uses math. I don't have the tm in front of me but I really like how BJ tms are organized. I hope all this info helps a little bit. :)
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No answer, just bumping for you. I'm thinking about the Grade 4 or 5 science, but am not sure if I want the dvds.
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I agree, this sounds like it might be a great choice for your situation. BJU is an excellent, academically sound curriculum. Not exactly classical, but definitely academically sound. And I personally think it's way better than Abeka or Alpha Omega. Especially in the content subjects (i.e., history and lit).
Also very good choices.
I definitely agree that BJUP is a better overall choice than Abeka or Alpha Omega. I especially recommend the BJUP English - so organized, attractive, and well-done! We like CLE Math and this year also used Mathematical Reasoning. I have tried Singapore Math. My dd and I do not prefer it, although it is a great curric for the right people. Because the BJUP English is so well done, I am going to consider their math also. You can do BJUP with or without dvds; I have not used the dvds yet but will consider them in the future.
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I am so, so sorry. I am praying for you and your family.
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So glad everyone is o.k. Praying for the virus to go away asap and for baby to stay put!
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Those sessions sound great. We recently learned about the Chemistry & Physics book, and my dd is excited to get started with it. I might purchase one of the kits with the supplies for the experiments (I hope those will be available - from Nature's Workshop and other places?).
Have a laugh on me :/ I burnt my table today. Photos inside for your enjoyment
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Just noticed that your thread title is right after the "Catching Fire" title and before the "New Way to ask for money" title. :)