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  1. I hope you can take a look at Bible for Children by Classical Academic Press. You can look at samples at their website. (This is the Latin for Children people.) We have finished it and were continually amazed at its high quality. Just the right amount of memory work, and I love the way that they tie the material together with "what does this tell us about God?" and also the various names of God (Elohim, etc.). The first book only covers Genesis through Ruth, but I shouldn't say "only" because we read the entire text of the Bible along with that. That kept us off the streets for a while. Check it out -- it is extremely well-done. The next volume of it should be out this spring or early summer. We're looking forward to it. Oh, and we just purchased the student book, not the teacher book. The student book stands nicely on its own. There are lots of activities to help the child review and remember the lessons. Julie P.S. By the way, we certainly read some interesting things by not skipping anything in the Bible! Take a peek at Judges 19:23-30. Ew. Gross! And then a few chapters later, the poor women of Shiloh were all kidnapped by the Benjaminites to become their wives. :angry: (I guess the last sentence of Judges says it all: "In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.")
  2. I have looked at a lot of programs, and Bible for Children is wonderful. But it sounds like you are looking for a program that follows the child through the grade levels. This is just one book (more are coming -- this is only Genesis through Ruth) perfect for approximately second grade to fourth grade. Better for 3/4 than 2nd, unless you've got a language arts wiz on your hands. Treading delicately here: when you say you want a program that teaches "truths" and even "advanced truths," doesn't that mean that you want a program that agrees with YOUR interpretation of the Bible? That would require a careful examination of each program. "Balancing the Sword" avoid the whole interpretation issue by just sticking to the facts. We have both volumes, and my son likes it. As for Bible for Children, we did not purchase the teacher book. The student book stands on its own nicely. Good luck in your search.
  3. Latin for Children ©; Lingua Latina Spelling Workout (F) SOTW (4) Classical Writing & IEW Growing with Grammar (4) Right Start Math (E) & some Singapore Math Artistic Pursuits (4-6 grade books)
  4. Would that be Native American, then? Everyone else's "American" ancestors came from somewhere else. Since I'm in Alaska, we have many folks descended from the Russians (original non-Native settlers of Alaska). We also have Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida natives. Lots of folks from Mexico, Central America, Hawaii and the Phillipines (sp) as well. Let's see. I am Norse/Viking, Scottish, Irish. Burn easily. :) The Norse/Viking folks invaded/settled in Britain (can you tell I'm not taking sides here?) and one of my direct ancestors is Lord North, advisor to King George during the Revolutionary War. The "North" surname of course means "those folks who came here from the north." Fun thread. Julie
  5. Coincidentally, I ordered the first book (I think!) called Exercitia Latina I: Familia Romana about a week before all these discussions appeared. I was buying my Latin dictionary and it just looked good. My son is thrilled that there is no English in it at all -- only Latin. But I have a question. Is there something else I should be using along with it, or is that it? The reason I ask is that y'all refer to pictures in the margins. Mine doesn't have any pictures. (Copyright date 2005) I do have Henle in case I get completely befuddled. And on a side note, we did get tripped up in the first set of exercises because the word "estne" is not introduced in LFC A or B. I assume it means "is not" or "is it not." It was introduced in the form of a question. "Estne Graecia in Europa?" and "Estne Gallia in Asia?" Why the "ne" -- why can't it just be "Est Graecia in Europa?" Thanks in advance. By the way, my answer key is coming in the mail. For some reason it is out of print, but I got a used copy. Now we can only hope that it matches my edition of Exercitia I: Familia Romana. Thanks, Buddhabelly
  6. I think you are going to hit bumps along the way no matter what program you choose. We actually did start LFC A in second grade, which I would only recommend if your child is extremely advanced in language arts. We are now 2/3 through LFC B and are still enjoying it. LFC B has more parsing and translation than A, and you can also get the Libelius Historia (spelling wrong) for each primer. I wouldn't try to do the Libelius for A until you are at about Chapter 16, though. Same with the Libelius for B. Or you could just do the Libelius after you had finished each primer. I would recommend getting the newest of everything, which will probably mean dealing directly with Classical Academic Press. They have wonderful customer service. Since they have not redone all the DVD's, the primer will not always exactly match the DVD. It is not that noticeable in general. Have you done Minimus yet? I wouldn't miss that because it is so perfect for second grade. Be sure to get the CD -- the pronunciation is very good, and it is entertaining for your child to hear the cat mew and the mouse skitter away. We actually did Minimus and LFC "A" at the same time (one week/chapter for Minimus followed by one week/chapter for LFC "A"). It worked fine, except that Minimus ends earlier than LFC. But by then, the child is more mature. Perhaps do Minimus during the fall semester and then start LFC "A" in January? That will work fine as long as you don't take all summer off. Good luck! Buddhabelly, parent of 9-yo lover of Legos & languages.
  7. That's all. (Sounds of frogs croaking. Raindrops on roof.) If I were in Hawaii, that is.
  8. Wow, you are doing a very similar program to what my (now) third-grader will be doing next year. May I ask how Right Start Level E is going? We have heard that lots of people bagged out of Right Start at that level, but it looks fun to me. We are about 2/3 through "D" and I can see already that it is an amazing preparation for algebra. We began with "B" in 1st grade. Thanks in advance. Are you thinking of beginning a foreign language at some point? We do Spanish and Latin. For some reason he doesn't get them mixed up. Julie
  9. He's not allergic, just very sensitive to food textures and won't eat many foods. It's so frustrating. I actually just wanted to share one thing that's been a lifesaver to us. It's Striderite "seamless" socks. We buy them online and they are the only ones my ds will wear. Turning the socks you do have inside out is a last resort option. My son won't even do that anymore. I used to yell at him about his clothing & food sensitivities because I didn't understand -- I just thought he was being a diva. Now I understand that wearing regular socks is truly awful for him. He inherited this stuff from my sister, not me. She was punished frequently for her "pickiness" about clothing. There was only one brand of dress she would wear, so eventually my parents gave in and just bought one in every color. Unfortunately for me, I had to wear them as hand-me-downs and I thought they were hideous. Sorry not to be more helpful. Also, I have noticed that many "sensitive" children are also blessed with high visual-spatial intelligence. It appears to be associated genetically somehow. I learned this on Hoagie's website, and have noticed it among my son's good friends.
  10. And some Singapore Challenging Word Problems. But mostly Right Start Math.
  11. I just met a woman who moved here to write! That said, I would not recommend it because the weather is really lousy. We don't usually get above 75 degrees F. except for a few days here and there. Our average summer weather is more like 60 degrees. By the way, "here" is Juneau, Alaska. The writer is not distracted at all (see above) and is getting lots done. She has had two books published (fiction) with great reviews. Her child, however, does not have the opportunity to play outside very often. I think her husband is counting the days when they can move back to Oregon...... I agree with the (many) posters who recommend Oregon. Somewhere within driving distance of Portland. We are members of OMSI, and they have a lovely zoo as well. There is someone on this board who lives in Terrace, BC. That would be excellent for the writer in the family, and would be good for the others for about a month! It will not be an easy task to fulfill all of your requirements. Signing off from the snow, I mean rain, oh now it's snowing again! Julie
  12. Here's my reveal. Some of you were really close, but I fooled almost everyone by making two posts about Antarctica: 1. I once worked a summer (our winter) in Antarctica as a cook. False! 2. My husband served aboard an icebreaker (ship) in Antarctica. True! 3. I was the President of the Altar Guild in (Espiscopal) high school. True! It's only ironic NOW, ya know. Back then it wasn't that much of a surprise. 4. My father won a gold medal in the 1968 summer Olympics. True! It was Mexico City that year. His sport was sailing... Star boats that year. He won a bronze in 1964 for sailing Dragons. 5. My ex-husband remarried and has four children with his wife. Nope -- none of it true. Good on ya, those who were close!
  13. Lordy, Lynn you are good at this. I'd say #1, 3 and 4 are true because you can't be old enough for #5. Can you? Although if my first car was a 1976 Chevy Nova, it would have been brand new.....
  14. Here's my reveal. Some of you were really close, but I fooled almost everyone by making two posts about Antarctica: 1. I once worked a summer (our winter) in Antarctica as a cook. False! 2. My husband served aboard an icebreaker (ship) in Antarctica. True! 3. I was the President of the Altar Guild in (Espiscopal) high school. True! 4. My father won a gold medal in the 1968 summer Olympics. True! It was Mexico City that year. His sport was sailing... Star boats that year. He won a bronze in 1964 for sailing Dragons. 5. My ex-husband remarried and has four children with his wife. Nope -- none of it true. Good on ya, those who were close!
  15. 1. I once worked a summer (our winter) in Antarctica as a cook. 2. My husband served aboard an icebreaker (ship) in Antarctica. 3. I was the President of the Altar Guild in (Espiscopal) high school. 4. My father won a gold medal in the 1968 summer Olympics. 5. My ex-husband remarried and has four children with his wife.
  16. Thank you(se) so much for your help! The online one is fun, but some exercises actually call for us to page through it. I am one of those geeky people who loves to just page through dictionaries, so I will enjoy Cassell's (and probably Traupman as well). Your prompt responses are much appreciated. Gratias tibi ago. Julie
  17. We have been studying Latin for two years and still have not purchased a dictionary! A recent assignment in LFC B requires one, and I'm ready to make the plunge. I can't remember which one you all recommended. Help? Thanks in advance!
  18. There is a book called "Back Talk: 4 Steps for Ending Rude Behavior" by Audrey Ricker that is just wonderful. I read it when my son was just a baby so that I would be prepared! I highly recommend it. Her basic premise is that back talk must be nipped in the bud: ZERO tolerance. No discussion about whether the talk was disrespectful or not, or whether "everyone talks that way." Again, this book is a lifesaver. It has step-by-step instructions about how to impose appropriate consequences and then (most important) how to disengage from the conversation/confrontation. Good luck! My son is about the same age.
  19. They were called Puka shell necklaces. You and I must be of the same "vintage" because I had a Partridge Family lunchbox too. And while I didn't get to go to the David Cassidy concert, I was a card-carrying member of his fan club! And I remember watching Happy Days, Brady Bunch, and Partridge Family (and Love American Style if my parents got preoccupied). I had a pixie haircut and was mistaken for a boy many times. No fair! Now I would kill for that high-cheekboned look, but it made my life miserable in 3rd grade. Pixies are just not....cool, you know? Oh, and GothicGyrl? Yoo-hoo, GothicGyrl? We got a "Pong" game in 1973. They were released to the public in 1972. This was pre-computers -- you had to play it on your television set. It was so very, very slow.............. but we thought it was great? And the first Star Wars movie came out in 1977. I remember, because it was one of my very first dates.
  20. I would just add that the child should say the whole sentence aloud before writing it down. That is part of "holding it in your head," as we call it here. And by the way, that is a big part of what dictation teaches: how to hold a complete sentence in one's head long enough to get it down on paper. That, in turn, helps a child hold his/her own thoughts in her head long enough to write it down. Dictation is also asking the child to imitate good writing. If you imitate someone with good posture, you may eventually have good posture. Ben Franklin taught himself writing by imitation, and he seems to have done pretty well for himself. ;)
  21. I would just add that the time we spend on Latin each day feels like a mental massage. One's brain feels all bright & shiny afterward!
  22. We live in Juneau, Alaska and enjoy "homeschool ski day" every Friday with other homeschoolers in the area. And for those of you reading this who are NOT in Alaska, I will add that we can't drive in or out of Juneau. And it's the state capital! It is not an island, but those way-big mountains (and ice fields) just east of here has made plans for a road go ever-so-slowly. There are plans for one to be built soon, but there will still be one short ferry ride involved to protect a delicate marine area. We also enjoy participating in the IditaREAD every year. It is open to everyone -- not just Alaskans! Google "Iditaread" to find out more.
  23. I'm buddhabelly here and on the old boards. I have had a lot of trouble getting registered and also getting used to the new format, hence my lack of new posts recently. I homeschool one 8yo 3/4 grade boy, and live in Alaska. My son is wild for Legos and computer programming/design. (Yes, he does the Lego robotics!) I'm a Buddhist, and my belly is only of moderate size. I homeschool because my son requested it. He can't tolerate the noise and chaos of public school. We use SOTW, Right Start Math D, RS4K Chemistry I (and also Physics I), Latin for Children B, Espanol para Chicos y Grandes, Elementary Spanish on United Streaming, Growing with Grammar 3, Spelling Workout D/E, and Classical Writing Aesop B. Ds really likes Classical Writing. We have also begun looking at IEW, which I think is good if you don't take it as gospel. The author discourages you from doing so! It is a good blend with CW Aesop so far. May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. Julie
  24. 3rd grader: CW Aesop, SWO D, GWG 3, and we're watching the IEW videos right now. They are helping us with Classical Writing quite a bit. At least in Aesop, the two programs work well together. I love teaching grammar, because I never did in school. (Child of the 1960's: "oh, write whatever you want, spelling & grammar are not important...."). Oh, and he competed in the spelling bee this year. He wants to keep trying and go all the way to Nationals someday. I somehow think there must be better uses for one's time than memorizing arcane words that you will never need to use.
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