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  1. We have the second. Haven't opened it as yet but we will when we reach that point in our lessons. It looks great.
  2. Donna, Just wanted to say that your review was awesome. I'm really looking forward to ADV. with my youngest. We haven't used the earlier years (wished I had learned about MFW sooner) but we are in our second year of MFW and loving it. :)
  3. My son completed MUS Gamma prior to starting TT5. He's 10 also and we use the Timez Attack game for fun math practice. You can also print the MUS worksheets from the MUS website for extra drill during the week.
  4. http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_for_children
  5. Oh, Audrey, I didn't realize your hubby was still out of work. I'm praying for your family. I know how hard things can get with no income and a new baby also. Been there! (big hug) Tweek away and do what works for your family. You can always utilize the library as well.In answering your question, I usually give curriculum a month or two...some even longer, before tossing it.
  6. This is a very interesting thread. I agree with placing your child in the correct level of TT. I also believe that constantly switching math curricula can be just as detrimental to a child's achievement test scores than the math program itself. Gaps can surely develop. (speaking from experience here) I take hear say with a grain of salt in regards to "people I know who have used this program" which is why I never give my opinion about something that I haven't personally used. Someday, I would love to hear about a child who has completed TT from start to finish, from the early years to the high school years. Most of the stories that I've heard so far is hear say or someone who used TT a year or less than a year then switched to something else. I would think that test scores would certainly be affected by that. But again, this is a very interesting thread.
  7. By the time a child reaches the level to start Advanced Winston Grammar, he or she is usually in junior high or just starting high school so you would need no further grammar unless your child is weak in such. And as the previous poster stated, WG doesn't teach diagramming or mechanics. It's pure grammar. We will follow the Advanced Winston Set with Analytical Grammar (in high school) when we reach that point since my twins need a little reinforcement.
  8. :lurk5: Going through the same here but looking for something that doesn't require much planning. Letter of the Week hasn't been cutting for us.
  9. :iagree: We use Winston Grammar but you could do portions of R&S orally.
  10. Hi, Leigh Ann Another mom of 6th grade twins boys here!:seeya: We are using English from the Roots Up for vocab and Building Thinking Skills for Logic along with some fun games around the house like Blokus, checkers, etc.
  11. World Book has a typical course of study http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?curriculum/grade5
  12. I agree with Andrea about getting to the root of the problem before attempting to solve. We had our oldest tested by a school psychologist in the area. Maybe that is an option or maybe your homeschool group can be of assistance with more testing options.
  13. I really think it depends on your child. I have two natural spellers but one not-so-natural speller. I'm doing the same as you are (until I receive our Simply Spelling) except I'm pulling words from their notebooking, narrations and reading, placing them within their appropriate word families then creating a spelling list which is perhaps similar to Spelling Power or some other method but I wanted them to learn more common words and not so much the words that were way about their heads and those they wouldn't incorporate into their everyday language and writing assignments. It's kind of funny when a child can spell forebearance but can't spell violet. I'm mainly going with Simply Spelling because it incorporates rules with dictation pieces, etc. and less stress for me in addition to the fact that it is for grades 3-12 so I'm not purchasing another spelling curriculum later down the road.
  14. I'm using this one for my 5th and 6th graders. HTH
  15. Our lessons are included in MFW but basically the same as the book. We introduce a word each Monday, create the cards with the word on the front, derivative on the top line on the back and list the vocab. on the back of the card also. I usually pick at least 3-4 vocab words displayed in the book under the word. One day, we look up the dictionary definitions of the vocab listed and one day, we created sentences. We then have one review day then followed by a test day. I test them on the word's derivative and the selected vocab used.
  16. This was so helpful, everyone. I've been following this for my input. We have been looking at TT also and my dc took the placement tests last week. I've read some reviews on Homeschoolreviews.com and a few here. I received some great input from a few TT moms in my local hs groups last Friday also. Thanks again! You were very helpful also.
  17. Algebra Survival Guide is an excellent resource. A workbook is also sold separately and a must have. You can find this locally at Books A Million and Barnes and Noble also. It speaks in a conversational tone. It was very helpful to my oldest.
  18. I would suggest Winston Grammar. It comes with clue cards. He would used those to identify the parts of speech as he tackles each sentence. The lessons build on each other so there is plenty review. My children love it and they are learning the rules/definitions of the parts of speech without having to look at the cards each time also. Shhh! I don't think they realize that they are learning. ;)
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