I'm thinking about trying McRuffy color 1st grade for dd. 2nd grade looks a little too advanced for her. Please fill me in on your likes/dislikes!

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Glad I'm not the only one! I'm hoping it's just because it's too easy....and that it will be better when we get to the higher levels. We're still in Level 1!

When you finish up Rightstart B what level in MM and Singapore would a child start at?? Also, what grade level would you consider RS B? Thanks!

I'm not really using them together. I have tried them over the past month and the whole Asian thing is too different a concept for her.

I'm having a hard time settling on a math for my dd7. She's been in ps for k and 1st. This past year, her 1st grade year, her school used Houghton-Mifflin for math. She never struggled with it, however, she doesn't grasp it easily. She still doesn't have a solid foundation in math. At all. I've been trying MM and Singapore. I think it's just so different from what she's used to. So, I'm wondering if there is a math curriculum out there that is scripted that resembles OPGTR or FLL. We've been using both of those and it's so easy for me to teach her. Right now I think we're both dreading math and I know it's the one subject she needs the most help in.:confused: I have Abeka, but there is just sooo much on the page in the TM that I get overwhelmed. And I do not have any experience teaching so I feel like I can't just toss the manual and go with it. Are there any scripted math curriculums out there? So far...what's not working: RSB MM Singapore Abeka

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No issues here either:001_smile:

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:iagree: We're just starting...and it is waaay too stressful for us to try to stick to a time oriented schedule. I just made a list of every subject that I want the kids to do that day and cross it off as I go. I'm not sure we will do it this way forever, but for now, it's working:D

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My dd7 could use some extra practice with writing. I thought I saw SWB mention somewhere about no more than 3 or so sentences. Is that for one subject or daily???

I think it is safe to assume Renee in FL is assuming you 'saw' an adult altar boy and that is why you're describing it...

:iagree: I, myself, LOVE threads like these. Since it is my first year, I love seeing the types of curriculum out there. Although it might not contain pros and cons of curriculums...I can see a lot of different sigs and see how many dc they are schooling. I think what curriculum may work for an only, may not be the same that will work for a family like mine. I see no harm in it:) That being said, we're still not 100% decided. We'll be using a mix of: AAS FLL GWG WWE MM SING

I received an email last night containing the full color cover page:001_smile:

I'm looking through it now, and it looks like the main one to purchase would me Smart About the Fifty States. Then there are 10 other read alouds...which seem to be pretty easy to find at the library.

I agree.

The new Elemental History is now available in download form:)

We're only about 2 weeks in...but I really like it so far. However, this is our first year, so I have nothing to compare it to...

I'm going to have to agree and say I don't think it's worth it. Is it fun? Yes...my ds4 likes it...however, he knows his letters, and most sounds. I do have 2 more coming up behind him that I can use it with so that helps justify the price.

I've been going crazy trying to decide what math to do with my dd7. She doesn't struggle with math...but things don't come easy either. Very average student. PLEASE take a look at these and tell me which one(s) to go with!! I have them all purchased already...:confused: Rightstart B Singapore Math Mammoth Abeka

:lol: I could of wrote this myself today!!!:tongue_smilie:

Good. That's what I'm thinking! I know she can do more than 1 lesson a day willingly...so we'll just work on FLL1 during the summer and then whenever we finish we'll just ease into FLL2! Thanks:D

Ok. I have both PR1 and OPGTR. As much as I want to like PR and start it...I am just having such a hard time getting going with it. I see OPGTR sitting on my shelf and can't help but think it would be soo much easier to start...then be so much more open and go. I do like teacher intensive programs...but the whole DVD thing is really making me feel like I should be doing something else. I like scripted...and open and go! :confused: Anyone use both and have any thoughts on which one they liked more??