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We have used and continue to use FLL and WWE with great success. I prefer SWR to both AAS and PR though. I have tried all three and SWR was just what fit best for us. I do have my PR1 set that I am considering selling. I am not sure why I'm still hanging onto it, lol. I guess because I keep wondering if I might want to use it someday...
Melissa :)
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We're fans of Visual Latin. We're 5 weeks into our new school year and I am amazed at how much my kids can translate on their own.
Melissa :)
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My 3rd and 4th graders are using Visual Latin and loving it.
Melissa :)
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I bought Right Start last year for my K'er. She went through A and B and loved it. She just started 1st grade and is working through RS Level C now.
I have read that people move on after C and I am curious about this. We are still enjoying RS, but I'd like to know what people dislike about it after this point. If you have moved on, what what is it about C, D, or E that made you switch to something else?
I'd also love to hear from those who have used RS through E and continued to enjoy it.
After you've outgrown RS, no matter what level, what did you move into?
Thanks!
Melissa :)
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Right Start- We love it! We have fun doing lessons together and RS has laid a very strong mathematical foundation for my little ones. I like the focus on mental math, without worksheets for tiny hands.
Math U See- This is what I used for little ones before RS. It's a great program and we had fun with it, but I prefer RS.
Teaching Textbooks- The kids have enjoyed this. The love the computer-based approach. It's been especially helpful for my DD who is not confident in math.
Life of Fred- My 8yo is using this for the first time, but he loves it. It's all review so far so I am excited to see what he'll think when he's done with Fractions and Decimals.
Challenge Math Series by Ed Zaccaro- My 8yo is working out of Becoming a Problem-Solving Genius. We are both have so much fun with this! It's a cool book.
Math Mammoth- We just started this one and haven't used it much so I don't really have much to say about it yet...
Melissa :)
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My 8yo uses LoF. He really enjoys the books. He reads a few chapters each day and answers the questions. So far it has been entirely review for him, but he's having fun with it.
Melissa :)
Edited to Add- He's using the LoF Pre-A set. I haven't tried the elementary books so I can't comment on those.
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We LOVE Visual Latin. My kids just started 4th grade and 3rd grade and this is our first year with VL. They are easily learning Latin and loving it along the way. The lessons are fun and material is presented in a way that teaches without being overwhelming. The kids are memorizing vocabulary without realizing it and they love translating. I love the three sections of each lesson (grammar, sentences, and reading) and the worksheet included with each. And, yes, we do laugh as we study! We've been very pleased with this program so far and highly recommend it.
Melissa :)
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My 3rd and 4th graders are using Elemental Science, Biology for the Logic Stage this year. It's fun and we enjoy the reading and the experiments. I still feel like we're missing something in science though...
I guess I am looking to get a little more hands-on and fun with science. At the same time, I'd like to keep our supplies (needed for projects/experiments) relatively simple. I don't want to be running all over looking for some odd, hard-to-find item, if I can help it.
Just to give me a few more ideas...
What do you use/do for science? And why?
I have looked at RSO, RS4K, NOEO, etc... so I'd really appreciate more detailed, personalized responses rather than book recommendations alone.
Favorite blogs or websites with science ideas would also be helpful.
Thanks!
Melissa :)
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I think it depends a lot on the child. My oldest two are 11.5 months apart. They do everything together except for math.
DD (baby #3) is 16 months younger than DS (baby #2), but they are at very different levels and I could never combine their work.
Melissa :)
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We love Spell to Write and Read! It's similar to Phonics Road and AAS and other Spaulding methods, but it's my personal favorite. Yes, I do have AAS 1 and Phonics Road 1 sitting on my shelf because I wanted to try them all! :)
Melissa :)
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Thanks for the warm welcome! :)
Not only is this place addictive, but I also find way too many things to spend more money on! I keep reminding myself that I don't need to buy anything else for this school year and then I read another great thread.... LOL
Melissa :)
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My 7yo is in VT. She knew her letter sounds when she was 4 years old and then started reading basic words, but she could never get past that. She could read short, individual words, but a line of print was a tremendous (impossible) struggle. I kept waiting for it to "click" and it didn't. Reversals were a big problem for her as well. I kept waiting for her it outgrow it, but she never did. Things did improve as she got older, but never went away. I wondered about dyslexia, researched a bit and found that vision problems can show similar symptoms. We started her in piano lessons about that time. She couldn't follow the notes on the page and I realized it was time for an evaluation.
She has been in VT for 4 weeks. We're not seeing a major improvement yet, but there are lots of little signs of progress. She is already reading and writing more easily and with less eye strain. I'm excited about the future for her. She is such an eager learner and this will open up so much for her!
I'd definitely go for an evaluation. It's all very expensive (we are currently fighting our insurance company to get therapy covered), but well worth it IMO. Good luck!
Melissa :)
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We use SWR. It's similar to AAS (teaches all phonograms and spelling rules), but it's cheaper and I can set the pace for each child. My 4th grader, 3rd grader, and 1st grader are all working out of it this year. My kids have great understanding and retention with SWR.
Melissa :)
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My kids enjoy starfall and reading eggs.
Melissa :)
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I have posted on three threads now, and I keep feeling like I am entering a conversation without introducing myself. :)
So...
I've been homeschooling since my oldest was a preschooler. This year I have four students in my little classroom- grades 4th, 3rd, 1st/2nd (depending on who you ask!) and K. I have three little ones as well.
I've been reading here for a while and decided to finally join in the fun. :) I hope it's okay to post an intro. I haven't seen many.
Melissa :)
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We're loving SWR so I'll be listening in here. :)
Melissa :)
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My math whiz enjoys TT, but he also uses the Challenge Math series (this year, Becoming a Problem Solving Genius) and the LoF Pre-A set for supplementation. I bought MM for my DD this year so I might let him try that as well. Is four programs too much for a kid? ;) Not if he loves it, I guess.
Seriously though, TT wouldn't be enough for HIM as a stand-alone program. He uses it because he likes it. It's a good intro to topics for him and a good spiral review on previous topics. It doesn't challenge him or really let him dive in deep, but he likes it.
Edited to add and clarify: I know TT gets a lot of criticism, but I have always liked it and found success with it. DS needs more because he WANTS more, so we supplement TT.
I'm not the best one to offer advice though. I have a very "mathy" little guy, but I am still trying to figure out what to do with him. I want to encourage his natural love for math, give him challenging and fun opportunities to learn, and do it all without squishing his love for math in the process. I want to push him without taking the fun out of it.
If you use TT, I'd carefully use the placement tests though, and consider supplementation if he needs/wants it.
Melissa :)
After 100EZ Lessons
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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We have moved into SWR after/during 100EZ Lessons. The transition is always very smooth for us. We love SWR. :)
Melissa :)