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    FIAR for 2nd grader after HOD Beyond

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Michelle, another question. How are the books read. For instance with FIAR most people read the book every day for 5 days. How are the books read for Memoria Press? One the first day only, every day, etc.? Also, I assume the exact book they sell is not necessary for page numbers etc.?

     

    Susie, I'm glad to hear you like Pentime! I'm excited to try it this year!

    FIAR for 2nd grader after HOD Beyond

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Thank you Susie! I will definitely look at the tips for beginners and will download the Ping sample also. I'm hoping to make this year a relaxing fun year for her and more one on one time. I have a feeling vol. 1-3 will be fine, my biggest concern was that she might think it was babyish. If I decide on FIAR I may combine from all 4 volumes. Does Vol. 1 have the easiest books? If so maybe that would be the one to skip...

     

    Freeindeed, thanks for your vote! :) I'm considering some of the Draw Write Now books. I'll take a look at your other suggestions too.

     

    Michelle, wow that is uncanny that we are using the same things. We've been doing CLE math for a while now with my youngest two. I love it! My 1st grader seems overwhelmed with it though but I think it has to do with sticking to it and not being distracted. I've cut it down to one page a day now that we are close to the end and will have her do a page a day over the summer. I'm switching from CLE grammar to Rod & Staff this coming year and I've heard so much about Pentime I'm deciding to try that. My 3rd grader used Cheerful cursive this past year. Have you used the cursive for Pentime also? You are right, memoria's copywork would be more than they would need. For reading I used The Reading Lesson for my 2 youngest. (I have 5 kids...2 have graduated) For my 1st grader part way I switched her over to CLE's Learning to Read. It's funny how some kids are a natural at learning to read and others it is more of a struggle. I will be praying about my decision between FIAR and Memoria Press. Unfortunately, we have a small library and live in the country so I see myself having to purchase the books instead of using the library for either FIAR or Memoria Press. Half the time their card catalog computer doesn't even work. Michelle, how much time would you say Memoria Press takes you? Just something I want to consider since I have one going into HOD Bigger and another in the new HOD Geography Guide. Are there samples showing how the history and science is worked into the books? Thanks again!

    FIAR for 2nd grader after HOD Beyond

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Thanks for the suggestion to look into Memoria Press. I have the catalog sitting on top of the printer now. I never have looked at it too indepth. So did you use just the supplemental read aloud program for 2nd? Does that include social studies and science? Is the literature part of the social studies also or just the read alouds? I assume you would also need to purchase the 2nd grade lesson plans also to make it all work? Was that all you purchased from them?

     

    I am using CLE math, Rod & Staff grammar and spelling. Also, adding in a handwriting program...considering Pentime. I'm also planning to use HODs emerging readers. Have you used Memoria Press' Copybook or anything else? It all looks intriguing. I'm going to have to give this some thought. Have you used FIAR in the past also? Thanks for your help and suggestion!

    Cindy

    FIAR for 2nd grader after HOD Beyond

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Thanks Susie! That does help. Yes, I did find the forums on FIAR however, I didn't find it helpful for new people trying to find out more about it. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place. (?) I really like the sound of FIAR. I just want to make the best choice for my daughter and myself. :) Would you suggest starting with vol. 1-3 and then maybe 2nd semester going to vol. 4 or just jump right into Vol. 4? Thanks!

    FIAR for 2nd grader after HOD Beyond

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I did HOD Beyond with my 1st and 3rd graders this year. (I also have a 9th grader in MTMM) I want to separate my younger two this coming year. My then 4th grader will be in Bigger with extensions, my 10th grader will be in the new HOD Geography Guide and I've been thinking of doing something more fun for my 2nd grader. I want her to enjoy school a little more than she has been. I just need feedback that FIAR will not be too simplistic for her. Should I go with FIAR or BFIAR? She just turned 7 this month. I will be adding Math, Language Arts and Science. Thanks for any feedback!

    Rod & Staff Grammar - which level?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    My 3rd grader has recently completed CLE 200s grammar and he is now in CLE 301 going intto 302. (My health issues slowed us down last year) I plan to continue using the 300s this school year and may do a little over the summer. However, it's possible we may only get through the 1st 4 or 5 light units instead of all 10. I'm thinking of switching to Rod & Staff Grammar next year for 4th grade and was wondering if it would be best to do R&S 3 or would R&S 4 be okay for him to start with? Is there review in 4 so that it wouldn't be too hard for him. He's not really fond of doing anything "below" grade level if the book shows the grade on it. On the other hand I want him to be grounded and not floundering in something that would be too hard. Thanks for any insight on this!

     

    Cindy

    Rod & Staff Spelling Drills

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I am new to Rod & Staff Spelling. I am looking over the Spelling 3 book and it shows to do Drills each day. There is also a page of 14 Spelling Drills. Am I supposed to choose one to do each day? What did most of you do when it came to the drills? Thanks for any help!:001_smile:

    Cindy

    Algebra 1 what to use as a supplement

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    My dd is a very bright student in 8th grade. She is doing VideoText Algebra 1 this year. Math is her weakest subject. I would like to get a different Alg 1 for her to do either over this summer or over the next two summers. (I'm thinking of going with something else for Geometry and Alg. 2...yet to be decided) She will probably do Geometery next year during 9th grade. I just don't feel confident enough about her skills in Alg. 1 and would like to get a supplement for her before going into Alg. 2 in 10th grade. I'm considering Life of Fred or Keys to Algebra. ( I've also

    considered TT) I would like any feedback on these or any other possible Alg 1 supplements as to what would be a good learning supplement in order for her to get Alg. 1 down pat...so to speak.

    Thanks! Cindy

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