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Amie, here's my review. It wasn't the easiest read, but I enjoyed it. And I think I'd give it 4 now as I'm thinking back on it instead of 3.5. He also has a blog, Beauty for Truth's Sake, that I enjoy (when I understand it).
There are a couple other ladies here who have rec'd it (Justamouse, I think, is one).
I'm thinking justamouse is the one I remember recommending it (with others agreeing). Kinda funny, but I usually make a note of who rec'd it on my Amazon wishlist. ;) I do remember you posting the blog though, and I have it saved in my favorites (now to actually read it). Off to read your review...:auto:
ETA: Just read your review, ladydusk. I'm intrigued! (Oh, and I read your review of Evening in the Palace of Reason ...thanks for that rec as well. I can't wait to get it from my library!)
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It's been on my Amazon wishlist! My wishlist is currently 11 pages long, however. It sounds like I should make it high priority.
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Do not get bored! There are so many wonderful things to do and share with a child this age (and as you know, it won't last long)! There will be plenty of time for reading lessons too. Others have already shared so many great ideas and blogs.
~Read stacks and stacks of books to your son and enjoy looking at the pictures together.
~Memorize beautiful poetry together (you'd be amazed at how quickly little ones can memorize).
~Teach him to play Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Operation...
~Teach him the planets and constellations (and show them to him at night).
~Show him pictures of important monuments and structures around the world. (I have fun memories of my toddler excitedly pointing out the Chrysler Building or Eiffel Tower on pictures while out shopping.)
~Let him sort rocks or seashells by likeness.
~Begin showing him how to draw the letters he has learned in the sand or with sidewalk chalk.
~Just take him out to explore the world with you...anything and everything...let him see, touch, taste, feel, smell, experience...etc., etc. And take lots of pictures along the way.
This is his introduction to the world and you get to be the one to do it. Everything is a "first" at that age, every outing a "field trip" (be it a park, museum, or grocery store). Savor every moment. Above all, do not get bored. There is always something else to do, you just have to stop sometimes and try to see the world through his eyes (and you may find you enjoy the world even more when you do ;)).
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This site shows a lot of popular fonts (if font style is a major factor in your decision). I have no experience with the product, btw, I just like seeing all the fonts on one page. http://educationalfontware.com/
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I always forget about Book Depository. Thanks for the reminder!
You're welcome!
ETA: Hunter, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book if/when you get a chance to review a copy.
I think you had a good grasp of the spelling rules and the "5000 most important words", it would be just fine. I didn't have either, and, after MUCH searching and buying, and trying and discarding, use ABCs to flesh out the program I settled on, Spelling Power.If you aren't "up" on teaching spelling, get the hardback copy. You'll want to read the long intro to the lists and make plenty of notes in the margins. :001_smile:
Thank you! I feel fairly confident with the spelling...but then, I'm trying to remember what I may not remember...we'll see (fingers crossed).
Karenciavo's worksheets must not be available anymore. Now I'm curious about what she did. I think I'll get a better sense of direction when my copy of The ABC's... arrives so I can actually see it in person.
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Primary Challenge Math has been on my wishlist too (thanks to another poster here). It is probably next on my list to purchase. So glad to hear all the good reviews!
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Thank you everyone!! I have definitely wanted it in my library, but it's nice to hear how others have used it. I'm :bigear: for anyone's ideas.
Hunter: I just placed an order for it with the Book Depository--cents cheaper than Amazon and free shipping (with no minimum order)--can't wait. ($10.49 there)
I'm not sure if I will just wait until we begin practicing copywork/dictation and address spelling as the weak points present themselves (??). OR if I will begin actual spelling lessons with it...maybe using letter tiles at first...I could begin going through our Word Mastery lists (they are divided nicely) and use the appropriate spelling rule along with it (??). I'm also going to check out all of the links posted above. Thanks again!
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http://www.amazon.com/ABCs-All-Their-Tricks/dp/0880621494/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330292288&sr=8-1
Well, have you? :001_smile:
More info:
This book has been on my wishlist for a long time; I just haven't picked one up yet. I'm trying to think about spelling for ds (5.25 yo). He was an early reader and has completed OPGTR, so I don't think he'll need intensive spelling. The thing is he is only just now learning to write, and I know it will take some time to work up his writing stamina. So I'm not really sure about his spelling skills yet. For now we read a lot of books, and my plan is to work on handwriting gradually until he can begin writing a la SWB/WWE. I have all of Word Mastery printed out, but it is all word lists and no rules. I like the looks of the many vintage spelling books, but they all seem to contain a lot of other language skills integrated in. HTTS seems like a good idea, but I'm wondering if I would need anything even that organized/formal.
FYI: I own magnetic letter tiles we could use.
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Level 3! :001_smile:
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You may enjoy this recent thread to give you some other btdt perspectives. I'm not saying you should skip the instruction (I, too, was worried about skipping phonics in reading), but I do think you could condense/speed up in some areas and know that you can hit phonics more in depth with spelling if you need to.
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I asked this question a while back.
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313100
I considered purchasing some through Amazon, but haven't yet...not sure if I will...
So far I print it on my usual paper and printer automatically shrinks to fit. It hasn't been a problem yet. I may handle certain sheets differently as they come up, or find a way to recreate the problems elsewhere, etc. Not sure yet; still taking it a section at a time. BTW, I don't print the teacher material at this point; I have it downloaded on my iPad and sometimes use the laptop.
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Since he's using workbooks it sounds like he is writing on his own (?) Would he write his own math problems, maybe on something fun like a chalk/white board? Even though my son wasn't writing well, when he was 4 he went through a spell where he would make up his own "math sentences" (equations--he hasn't learned standard algorithm yet) on a magnadoodle. It was entirely his own idea and it kept him occupied for a long time. He would call them out to me or show me his work to make sure it was correct. I don't know, just a thought...
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We have the dry erase crayons but tend not to use them because it takes A LOT of hard work to erase them. I've tried them on showerboard, page protectors, dry erase boards, laminate and have had very little luck. I loved the idea of them but I find that my kids groan when I take them out because they know how hard they are to erase. The glove that is included doesn't seem to be very helpful either. I found that it would do a decent job the first few times, then it was just leaving shadows. We're now using Crayola Dry Erase markers and they've worked really well. My DD has accidently marked on her clothes a few times and I've always managed to get it out with a little OxyClean. When I do use page protectors with those markers I use the heavy duty Office Depot brand. If you are part of their rewards program you can often get them for free (you pay for them, then earn that exact amount in rewards dollars to use at the store).
Regarding the dry erase crayons--try cleaning with baby wipes and see if that does the trick.
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Wow, this thread is embarrassing me. :lol:
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You know you're cool around here when you get your own thread! :D
Thanks for all of the info; I appreciate you taking the time. And I don't take your curriculum switches too seriously...I think I kind of "get it". I'm grasping more and more the idea of teaching the student whatever he needs to learn myself with whatever tools and tricks I have up my sleeve, and not relying solely on one perfect curriculum to do it for me. I think I relate to what you like...and some of the "tools" in your "toolbox" you must have been drawn to, etc. That is what gets so hard for me about making a list in my siggy. If I listed all of my "tools" people might think it is overkill...and the thing is, we are still SO incorporated-into-everyday-life relaxed...my ds may not even see some of the curriculum/resources...it may be something I reference for my own sake. There I go not making much sense again (everything seems so clear in my head ;)).
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Since we're doing a love fest here, Amie, I love your Pinterest education board! I've stolen so many ideas from you and so have my friends!
Aw shucks, :blush: I stole it all from other places anyway! Glad you were able to find some useful ideas. Am I following you back on there? I'll have to go look for you now. I've enjoyed your posts on here. You have often caused me to pause and look at things from a different perspective...which is always a good thing.
ETA: I realized that might sound like I disagree with you a lot or something...? ; ) That's not what I meant, btw.
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Don't the Parker readers have lessons for that sort of thing?? Sorry don't have any experience with them other than downloading them for possible future use. I'll have to go look for the link...
ETA: Fourth Reader, Fifth Reader, and this one looks interesting...and there are others
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I hate to butt in here, but I was wondering if you hit a snag w/ HTTS, boscopup. You're one of the ones that first brought it to my attention, so I was just wondering if a problem came up for your family. We're using it w/ 2 dc. I'm so enamored w/ it I wrote a long glowing review on my blog. :)
Oh yeah, I've wanted to ask you how spelling is going as well. :D HTTS and R&S are the only spelling curr. I've seriously considered using...if I end up using something and not just wing it...like with vintage books, or my own thing, or I dunno...
ETA: I know I could ask/search these questions anywhere on here, but I do feel like I've followed your posts and kids enough to get a better feel for how something working for a certain one of your kids may translate over to mine...that doesn't make sense here...it does in my head...
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Well since we are having a Q & A session with boscopup... :lol:
I was wondering how the Apologia notebook(ing?) is going? I have two of the Apologia books I found used (but I'm currently loaning them to someone with older children than myself) and I'm wondering how formal we will get with them. I think I'd like to start one next school year. I guess I should go look at the notebooks/extras that go with it...haven't looked in quite a while. I always figured, if nothing else, they will be great to have around for the kids to look at at their leisure.
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If she loves books, have you seen the living math site? They have wonderful picture book lists for early math concepts. Many of the books can be found at the library. These can be a lot of fun beginning even with toddlers.
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Sorry if this is totally not the sort of thing you're looking for, but I thought I'd post it just in case it helps.
Someone (sorry, can't remember who) posted this printable Architectural Alphabet coloring book on here a while back. My oldest is already reading (and he wasn't into coloring when he was learning the alphabet), but my younger one is learning the alphabet and loves to color (older is just now showing more interest in coloring). So I am about to use this as part of an "introduction to architecture...study...sort of a thing...101". :D
I found some great children's books at our library on architecture, famous structures, etc. And I found some printable cities...with things like the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House... My plan is to do a sort of letter/architectural element of the week all in one and let them make their own little booklets. That way both of my children will get something out of it--alphabet more for one, architecture more for the other. Someone else on here suggested taking kids on field trips to do a sort of scavenger hunt of the architectural element being studied...maybe take pictures of them on structures around your city and turn it into a booklet, etc...
Anyway, just brainstorming. Maybe this will spark some ideas for you...or not. I know this may all sound kind of dorky; I just happen to love architecture myself. :blush:
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We are using MEP (Y1) as our spine. I do, however, like to mix things up with other games, programs, manipulatives, etc. (I would do that with whatever spine we used).
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Small, indoor trampoline? (the kind used for excercising) A child can burn off a lot of energy while staying in one spot.
My younger has always been quite energetic...climbing furniture before he could walk (and he walked before first bday). We're in an apartment as well and I feel for you. Lately, since our weather has been mild, I'm trying to take trips to parks and walking trails a few times a week for as long as I can manage to be there. I couldn't believe how far my youngest walked (he runs, actually; we walk) with us the other day. I had his stroller with me in case he needed it, but I think he would have lasted longer than any of us.
Learning to read plateau
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First of all, I am NO expert in early childhood development. I did teach my oldest how to read at an early age. He was sounding out words at 2yo (not sight words). However, he showed readiness and...um self motivation(?)... from a very young age. My younger son isn't following in those exact footsteps. Even if it is possible to get any and all 3yo's to read, it sounds like it could be challenging and time consuming for some. So I guess I'm wondering, why? It's a big world out there with so many things to do and share with a 3yo...couldn't you find a more productive way to spend all that time and energy for another six months or so? (Genuine question)