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Any free study guides for horse-related novels?
Midwest Momma replied to KarenNC's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Changing the Heart of a Rebel (CC)
Midwest Momma replied to Kathleen in VA's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Thanks Kathleen. This looks like a great resource. I have a bunch of S.M. Davis' messages, and they have really been a blessing to my family. You can get outlines for many of his messages at his site: http://www.solvefamilyproblems.com/downloads.html. -
Download from over a million ebooks free until August 4th
Midwest Momma replied to McLinda's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
How do I find audio books? What other titles should I be looking for? Thanks :). -
Well, I'm afraid I can't be much help. We have the the 2002 copyright workbook, and it doesn't look like that at all. I've got the first edition of their Spanish (Latin American).
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lesson plan for 1st ed of Apologia Biology
Midwest Momma replied to wolfpup's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I PM'd you. I have schedules for 1st edition that I can email you. -
http://www.seaworld.org/just-for-teachers/guides/ Each guide includes goals and objectives, information, vocabulary, a bibliography, and classroom activities. Activities strive to integrate science, mathematics, geography, art, and language. There are age appropriate materials for pre-K through 12th. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR & TRAINING ARCTIC ANIMALS Endangered Species MARINE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & TRAINING OCEAN DISCOVERY PENGUINS SAVING THE WILD Seals, Sea Lions, Whales, and more!
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This one is FREE and easy: http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/curriculum.htm It will take you through the Old Testament, then the New Testament. You can do much or little with each passage. We used it for K - 3.
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I am not at all familiar with Pianonanny, but we successfully used Piano Course for Christians. We began with the Preparatory Level as soon as our kids could read. The books come with tapes, and they are well worth the investment. The tapes will help reinforce the books and let you know what the music should sound like. You can learn right along with them...or ahead of them. We asked a friend who is a piano teacher to see the kids maybe a couple times a year to evaluate their progress and make suggestions. The Preparatory Level begins right off using both hands (though not at once). This was really significant to me. It was not so intimidating to have the left hand play a few notes WHILE the right hand plays because the left hand had been on the keys and playing a few notes. She introduces a lot of musical notations...and a lot of familiar songs: Oh, How I love Jesus, Beethoven's Hymn of Joy, Jesus Loves Me, Sweet Hour of Prayer, and others. I would add that we wait until the child has pretty good reading skills as well. This makes it easy to read the instructions with each lesson. And if you don't decide to buy the whole package at once (we didn't), make sure you get the tapes. She adds some helpful information... and the student gets to hear what the song should sound like. I would "graduate" them from a song when they could play it with her virtually error free. You can get more information at Davidsons Music Homepage http://www.davidsonsmusic.com/teacyourmus.html We started with an inexpensive (about $100) keyboard...until we were given a piano. There are limitations, but there is so much more to learn than "touch"...and IMHO, touch is a somewhat sophisticated technique that will come with years of experience. It didn’t hinder my dd (piano major in college) who started at 7 and didn't play on a real piano for 2 years. The Lord blessed us with a free piano a few years later, but in a few years, you'll have some idea if the investment is worth it.
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Books on the Great Depression for little kids?
Midwest Momma replied to melissel's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
From Publishers Weekly: At age 79, Uncle Jed, after a lifetime of obstacles (including segregation and the Great Depression), finally realizes his dream of owning a barbershop. "Convivial descriptions of family life are enhanced by Ransome's spirited oil paintings," said PW. Ages 4-7. -
A few questions about Harnadek's Critical Thinking
Midwest Momma replied to Julie in Austin's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
We have been using it for the last 3 weeks, so I am not deep into it. My older kiddos used it (but that is so long ago). The TM has been very helpful for my limited brain power. We do go through it together, but I just tell my student to read the question to me, then answer it. So far, this has worked well. I just asked ds (18), and he said it was very good and an essential part of a complete education. There you have it! :) -
any free critical thinking resources?
Midwest Momma replied to dragons in the flower bed's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Try these: http://puzzlersparadise.com/page1042.html http://www.puzzlersparadise.com/page1034.html http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/#logic -
Five little Peppers And How They Grew/Grown Up ?
Midwest Momma replied to MommyInTraining's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Oh yes, the father had died. We listened to it together. I don't remember anything objectionable. The children were VERY good (yes, a little unrealistic, but a great model to strive for :) ). -
Apologia Science Kits
Midwest Momma replied to Stacey's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Are you referring to the experiment kit? I got mine from Home Training Tools. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/product_categories/98/products/2473-general-science---science-kit -
Until you are able to afford real lessons, this might serve you well. We used Piano Course for Christians for years, and it was great for us. You might look at their site to determine what book might be best for your dd to start with. http://www.davidsonsmusic.com/teacyourmus.html I would recommend getting the cds. Your dd can hear how the song should sound, and you can decide to let her move on to the next song when she is able to keep up with the cd. We asked a friend who is a piano teacher to see the kids maybe a couple times a year to evaluate their progress and make suggestions.
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I much prefer the cover stock (for the booklets). It is a very good weight for the lapbooks. I buy it at Staples.
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Gift cards as wedding gifts........
Midwest Momma replied to Janie's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I won't comment on the amount, but I will say that I would give (and prefer to receive) a check instead. Having received gift cards in the past that were a pain to spend (having to keep track of how much remains on the card, don't shop at that store, didn't want to purchase that much there, etc.), I really think a check would be much better. -
Yes, thanks. I'll be putting my boys on it this afternoon :).
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Confessions of a Read-Aloud dropout...
Midwest Momma replied to Susan in TN's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We are "listening to" Swiss Family Robinson right now (http://librivox.org/ FREE download) :). My boys love it, and I enjoy it too. We listen at lunch every day. I used to read aloud much more in my younger days. Now I am thankful for books on tape! I do remember reading "The Long Winter" in the middle of a hot summer... sitting in the one room that had an air conditioner. Yes, I freely abandon boring books. Reading aloud is way too much work for that.