PollyOR
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Galore Park is working on a more complete programme, parallel to their Latin series. It's due out at some point before autumn 2009.
Laura, thank you! I'm shaking in my boots over beginning Greek :001_huh:. Currently we are working on Latin and probably should spend at least another year or two before we start Greek. I'm trying to plan ahead.
BTW, had you studied Greek before you started teaching your son?
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R&S - About the amount of writing...we do the lessons orally as much as possible. We do diagramming on a lap size chalkboard.
When sentences need correction (capitalization, quotation marks, end punctuation, etc.) I type those and then let dd correct them on the computer. She would much rather do that than have to write.
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I love Rod & Staff math. It is simple and very affordable.
Learning math facts seems to be the main focus in the younger years.
Starting with the 4th grade book the lesson material is presented in the text. My dd and I read it together. We did as many of the problems as we could orally, because it cuts down on copying. Some folks even let their children write in the book. We don't because I have younger children that I need to save them for.
There are a lot of great math programs out there. Good luck with finding the right fit. :)
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I have seen it mentioned in numerous posts that Galore Park has a program in the works for Greek. Where do I find information on this?
Thanks!
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We found that the first 30+ lessons in Saxon are review, so you'll hit it next year.
Have a great summer! :coolgleamA:
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:iagree: with Mama Lynx. "LCC gave me 'permission' to just focus on that which is most important. It doesn't mean we don't do other things, but it means I don't stress about the other things."
I have to add that things have been quite different for us. I suffer from SAD in the winter (Oregon). Add to that an older child who caused a lot of family turmoil/lost her brains last year, and we are just getting back to LCC.
My 6 yodd is NOT ready for Latin. She is my Leona the late bloomer :).
My older girls (at home) gave me a lot of grief when we restarted but it had nothing to do with LCC. They just didn't want me to require anything of them. They had a little too much freedom while Mom was trying to cope with life. We are now using Lively Latin and I am learning right along with them. They don't beg for Latin but they aren't resistant either. I admit, I love it! I've always wanted to learn Latin and didn't think it was possible.
My 12yodd really likes the idea of reading the classics such as Homer's Odyssey. It makes her feel smart :D. She has even ventured into the adult section recently to check out books on Greek Mythology. If we followed a "let's see how much we can cram into you" type education, she wouldn't have time to read those books or write her own book. Did I mention that just a year ago she cried when her father asked her to write several sentences about a camping trip they had taken together? Now she is writing her own book and I'm like this :blink: and :thumbup1:.
I'll admit that we are not early risers. Yet, we are able to finish school by lunch time many days. That doesn't include reading aloud or Christian Studies. Those are done separately at other times of the day. I expect our time commitment to increase in the future as we are only doing the absolute basics at the moment. My 12 yodd is in a hormonal state right now (ah, the joys of raising girls), so I'm slowly adding in more. Can't overwhelm her or she might rebel. ;)
I remember reading through TWTM and feeling down, because I felt there was NO WAY I could do it. I felt overwhelmed before I even started. When I read LCC, it was like someone gave me a shot in the arm. For the first time ever, I believed that I could do it. We're not there yet, but we are on our way and I know we'll get there. It is doable!
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- We do the oral review before each lesson. I tell dd that we're warming up her mind.
- We read the lesson together and then we do the exercises orally if possible.
- We do diagramming on a lap size chalk board.
English grammar did not click for me as a child. I'm learning as much as my children do. Love Rod & Staff!:thumbup1:
- We do the oral review before each lesson. I tell dd that we're warming up her mind.
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:) Thank you for replying. I have spent way too much time trying to decide what to do about algebra.
We were going to do R&S math 8, but after completing 3 chapters I don't think dd needs another year of mainly review. Math has become the daily grind. I believe dd is capable of starting Algebra even if we have to take it slowly.
If Lial's works for dd it will be one of the best investments I've made with curriculum lately. $15 is a bargain compared to some of the other Algebra programs I've looked at.
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I have searched the board for information about Lial's Algebra, and I'm having a hard time remembering who said what and in which thread. I apologize in advance for the repeat questions.
I have ordered Lial's Introductory Algebra (7th edition). What else would you suggest that I get (DVT's, solutions manual, etc.) to help us successfully finish the course?
Thank you,
Polly
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OPGTR didn't work here either.
I recommend:
- Leap Frog videos (Letter Factory AND Word Factory)
- Ruth Beechick's A Home Start in Reading
These are inexpensive and may be at the local library.
My own experience has been that you can't force a child to learn to read. I have four children and have found out the hard way that sometimes their brains just aren't ready. My now 6 year old knows her letter sounds but can't blend. It can be frustrating.
Good luck to your sister and nephew!
Polly
- Leap Frog videos (Letter Factory AND Word Factory)
Latin Centered Curriculum...
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I've been checking my e-mail since yesterday when someone posted that their copy had shipped. I received my e-mail this morning. I have the 1st edition and I'm excited to see what's new. :thumbup1: