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  1. We have a similar situation here. These signs have been up for a couple months now around here, too.
  2. I have used LLATL red and yellow, and I’m currently using orange. It is open and go, covers all the things, and the length of the lessons are just right for my active boy who rather play. He’s enjoyed the book choices so far. Rainbow Resource recently did videos for each level in the series so you can see what a week using LLATL would look like. They have a play list for LLATL on their YouTube channel.
  3. I like the new look! They were due for an update. My graduates used JAG and we had AG back when it came in a loose leaf binder.
  4. BTDT 😂 sometimes we just need a fresh pair of eyes.
  5. @BakersDozenI found the textbook and a homeschool review on Amazon by ISBN. I also can see inside the text. Here’s a link. To look inside text on RR https://www.rainbowresource.com/product.jhtm?id=1144376 One review of curriculum on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Food-Science-Janet-Ward/dp/1619604361/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FJZMVNZUYCDJ&keywords=9781619604360&qid=1677698811&sprefix=%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.304cacc1-b508-45fb-a37f-a2c47c48c32f#customerReviews Also, there are a couple food science experiment kits available on home science tools you might want to check out.
  6. I just got an email that Pandia Press is having a 25% off sale. They’re secular, have a daily check list, and check several of your boxes including crafts/cooking and literature. I have a couple guides but haven’t used their curriculum yet, so I can’t give a review.
  7. Krud Kutter. It’s an all purpose cleaner for just about everything. You can use it straight or dilute it 10:1. I would spray it on undiluted and walk away for at least 5-10 minutes. Then wipe away the mess with very little elbow grease. It’s pretty amazing and is certified food safe. It’s also a degreaser. You can clean your oven, grill, bathroom, etc. it’s available in a spray bottle or in a gallon jug and put it in separate spray bottles. Don’t get sucked into buying the different versions of it like carpet cleaner or boat cleaner. It’s all the same stuff.
  8. I read great reviews about MCT here on these boards. Many people said they liked the front-loading of all the grammar and how well it worked for their student. My two older children were already in middle school when I looked at MCT, but didn’t really know where to start with it at their ages, so I didn’t go ahead with it. There’s a big age gap between them and my third child, so I was able to start him with Island. This child picks up concepts quickly, but really doesn’t like to write, so MCT worked very well. MCT is so rich with vocabulary. More than 60% of our language comes from Latin, so the Roman connection in the vocabulary worked well in helping him visualize the meanings. The poetry was fun to read and we used the QR codes to hear MCT read them, too. Sentence Island was so enjoyable, but my son’s favorite part of Island was “The Mud Trilogy”. I read these books before bed and even my husband was sad when we finished the last book. 😂 So, we read them again. The continuous use of selected vocabulary helped him retain those words and the clever way he showed concepts in the story was fun; The characters had to keep pausing when trying to cross Comma Island. We are currently working our way through Town level, and he thought it was funny when Fishmeal noticed the reader and there was a close up of Fishmeal looking at him. English lessons are really a pleasure with MCT. We are doing the four level sentence analysis each lesson, but no other writing yet. I don’t really follow the suggested schedule. I have Voyage on hand, but I will save it for later. I plan to concentrate on paragraph writing next year and lead into essays from there. Then I will revisit MCT Voyage when he is ready for more. I’m glad we chose MCT. I believe my son’s grammar and vocabulary knowledge is beyond most kids his age. Now, it’s time to get pencil to paper.
  9. It’s been a long time since I’ve looked at these materials. My older children graduated a few years ago. My oldest two are 18 months apart, so I did a lot of their subjects together. My oldest is a left-brained, math-minded, logical thinking student while the next was my right-brained artist who was not fond of any math. I used to sit with the younger and direct her as she worked on math while the oldest could learn on his own. We tested out more algebra programs than I would like to admit. My oldest used the Foerster’s Algebra and had the flash drive with all the lessons on it. I think he only used it for a few weeks before we sold it. I can not remember why it wasn’t a good fit. Both of them successfully completed VideoText Interactive Algebra. Although the video recordings are old, the visuals for the math concepts are very well done. The explanations were easy to understand, the lessons were short, and the assignments weren’t overwhelming. They both completed VT without complaint, and I remember being very impressed with their understanding of the concepts. I will use it again when my youngest is ready.
  10. I also like the Dover Coloring Books found here for my daughter, but my son didn’t like coloring.
  11. My kids fell in love with birds around that age, too. We read a couple pages of Birds, Nests, and Eggs book each day. We also put an acrylic window bird feeder outside the room where we sit and do our schooling like this one, and whenever a bird visited, my children took turns looking up the bird in this field guide to find out more about it. Of course, you can choose your favorite guide, but I was glad that even though the pictures in our guide were not actual photos, but paintings, it still worked well. They have always retained all that information about what kind of bird it was and how to tell if it was male or female and other tidbits. It was very enjoyable.
  12. Math: CLE 5 ELA: I want to focus more on writing this year, so my plans are changing History/Geography/Literature: SonLight D&E American history, Taking the Americas for Jesus Science: Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry & Physics Art: Atelier level 6 (U.S. Art) Spanish?
  13. A friend of mine swears by sage. She drank hers as a tea, but it comes in capsules with the herbal supplements. She says it took effect quickly. I tucked that wisdom away for future use should I need it.
  14. Me, too! I’ve gotten the ads in emails and just delete them. I’m not ready to switch to something else right now, but they have a free trial and money back guarantee, so the risk would be low. My son is difficult to homeschool compared to my older two or just different. He needs games and hands on or he complains. He tires me out. 😴
  15. There are a few more in the back of the Grammar book and a handful of examples in the literature books. I haven’t seen any more extra practice books. 😞
  16. Just thinking out loud: I am homeschooling my youngest still who is currently in 4th grade. (My older two have graduated.) I will also re-visit Derek Owens in the future. I looked at some of his videos, and he seems fun and well-liked by his students. Another math that I might considered is CTC math, but I’ve never used it before, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen it mentioned on these boards. It is one of Cathy Duffy’s picks. I like the way it is set up because you get access to all grade levels and there is a placement test so you can move across grade levels to fill in gaps with specific lessons. Plus, it does all the grading. I can’t recommend it because I haven’t used it, but wanted to mention it in case it appeals to you. We are currently still using CLE and I hope to add in Hands On Equations soon.
  17. My son went from CLE 500 level to Chalkdust Basic Math. I thought this would give him a chance to strengthen his math skills while getting used to a new curriculum before moving on to algebra. Although he was capable of doing the type of problems presented, I realize that the work was from college level textbooks so they are different from middle school math books in typography, layout, and content. I remember his first lesson which was very well taught, but the work was not straight forward math equations to solve. It was 30 word problems. He had to read and figure out how to set up each equation and then solve. It was a lot for his age. If your son is sixth grade, there is no rush to get to algebra. If you want him to be able to work independently in math, it is okay to find a video program that will help him solidify his skills and build his confidence. If you skip him to algebra now, you will miss lessons in banking and finance and may want to get something separate to teach those topics like keeping a checkbook. I’m glad we have so many choices, but it also makes it hard to know which is right for your child. I’m not sure what we ended up using that year, but I know we used several different algebra programs throughout high school. My daughter was a year behind my son and she used ABeka Basic Math after CLE 500’s and then joined him in algebra. Out of all the algebra programs, I think Video Text Interactive was the most in depth and easy to understand and the work wasn’t overwhelming. We did it over two years covering Pre-algebra, algebra, and advanced algebra. The video footage is old and outdated but the teaching is excellent.
  18. It’s not there, but I remember using Chalkdust with my oldest. Dana Mosely is an excellent teacher, and perfect fit for ME, but it was a big jump for my ds, so we ended up using something else. You can find most of his instruction free online these days if you search for him. https://www.algebrawithinreach.com/ea6e/ https://www.larsonprecalculus.com/precalc9e/content/instructional-videos/ ***Oh, I found him. Try https://coolmathguy.com/
  19. 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m also a failed Bullet journaler. This is my third year using “The Planner” (Medium size - Large enough for my eyes to see, but small enough to slip into my purse). I like the pre-printed month view and weekly views that have a grid underneath for any notes, habit tracking, or lists. So, you can still bullet journal or do something decorative if you are in the mood, but no pressure. I’m thinking about attaching small photos on the weekly view in the future like a scrapbook. There’s gridded pages in the back, too. I originally bought from Mochi Things, but found this planner less expensive on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1287042038/2023-premium-yearly-planner-m-high?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=the+planner+M&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&pro=1&edd=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1
  20. We watch shows on Amazon or YouTube and have subscriptions to Viki Rakuten for Asian dramas and Crunchyroll for anime.
  21. This is their website: https://www.rebuildyourvision.com/ I take the eye vitamin twice a day, not the multivitamin. I was skeptical at first, but I did have an improvement. My ds21 also started taking them occasionally along with doing eye exercises, and his prescription improved, so I think they are worth it.
  22. Oldest DS Loves to drive. DD is 19 and is still practicing to take her road test. She had a lot of anxiety and was afraid to drive, but has finally realized that she needs the independence. Walking anywhere is inconvenient when you are rural. We had to renew her permit, but I think she will be able to get her license in a few weeks, but I’ll still need to ride with her sometimes depending on where she’s going and do the practice runs like poster above mentioned, too. Thanks for posting. It’s nice to know we aren’t the only ones.
  23. I’ve also noticed a change in my hair - more than usual hair loss and the texture feels different. My eyesight while driving at night has actually improved and i wonder if I had problems because of an astigmatism. I started taking an eye vitamin about a year ago and my eye pressures have improved as well as my vision.
  24. I just had to replace my card, too. 😞 I have a RFID blocking purse to help prevent my card from being scanned. I have no idea where the breakdown in security was for me either. My CC company contacts me via text right away when they see something out of the ordinary. And I can approve or deny recent charges via text. If anything is denied, they send the number for me to call and speak to a rep, so they can block my card and re-issue a new one right away. Im very satisfied with them. I seem to have this issue about twice a year.
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