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  1. I decided to go with Guest Hollow and do exactly what you said- go through and cut out what I think is too much or we won’t get to. It looks like a more fun option!
  2. I am planning to do World Geography with my 9th Grader next year, but I am torn between several different curriculums. I'm sure no one has used more than one of these, but I'm looking for pros/ cons if you have used either of these: Guest Hollow World Geography OR Notgrass World Geography
  3. Thanks for your response. That is super helpful. It is likely that I will add a few more and stretch it over 2 years so we are not rushed. Thanks for the “permission” to use abridged versions. That was already on my radar for some of these, including the ones you mentioned. I am excited because I never read many of these in my own high school journey so it should be fun!
  4. I am trying to create my own literature course using LLATL Gold Book as a sort of "spine" but taking more time to read books in their entirety and adding in Study Guides. If your [young] high schooler has read these books, how long would you say I should plan for them? (I want to fit as many as I can into the year, but also not feel super rushed, so she can actually comprehend what she is reading. She is just an average reader, not fast or slow.) The Odyssey The Aeneid Beowulf Canterbury Tales The Pilgrim's Progress Romeo & Juliet
  5. My very 1st high schooler! I hope I know what I’m doing… World Geography w/ Guest Hollow English- Originally thinking about Old Western Culture Iliad & Aeneid but not sure yet— might just put together writing topics from other subjects and let her pick literature to study. Also thinking about LLATL Gold: World Lit. Math- still deciding but maybe Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 or Shormann Algebra Life Prep Biology w/ college prep science.com French- Learning French (Great Courses) Local theater/ drama classes as we find them!
  6. Is there such a thing as a simple one-book "guide" or even a course that covers step-by-step specifics in how to write particular types of papers: research paper, expository, persuasive, etc.? I know there are plenty of full curricula out there that cover these but I am looking to just kind of supplement a more literature-heavy curriculum or even just assign writing based on what we're learning in other subjects. (I *think* my daughter knows how to write most of these, but it would be nice to have something she could pick up and use to get started...) Does this exist?
  7. I was going to reply the same thing. I am actually planning to do TGTB with my 1st grader, so I am familiar with it, but even with Instant Ink, I calculated the cost of the printed version to save me only about $10, and I would honestly rather just spend that to get the pretty binding and have it all done for me. So, that being said-- if I decide to go that route, I will just spend the money for TGTB printed. However, by the looks of the placement test, she would probably be in like Level 2 or 3 of the TGTB math and she may not like that! Plus, it seems a little "busy" for her. Could you maybe show me a picture of the inside of the old Envision Math books? Like what a lesson looks like? All I can find samples for are the new versions.
  8. We have always done Teaching Textbooks for Math around here. However, my 3rd grader is requesting math “on paper” for next year. She says she learns better when it’s not on the computer. It is a reasonable request, although this is a child who really doesn’t like to put much effort into schoolwork and struggles with most subjects. I’m already having to sit next to her and help her through the lessons on the computer, so it probably wouldn’t take much more time (except having to actually teach the concepts, and I am not a math-y person). My problem is: I already own all the levels of TT. Our budget is tight and to have to spend money on a new math curriculum that MIGHT not even work— makes me cringe. If this were you, would you make her suck it up and just do the TT, or try to find something new? And if I do switch, where do I even begin? I do Horizons with my littles but never tried upper levels.
  9. Has anyone tried this program? Friendly Physical Science? I think it is a newer program but Friendly Chemistry and Friendly Biology may have been out longer. I'm just looking for a physical science that is NOT Apologia for upcoming 9th grader.
  10. I am using it with my 5th grader. We have not been very pleased with it!
  11. Essentials in Writing is different than IEW. I have done IEW but looking for a change.
  12. If you have used EIW for high school, do you feel it is “enough” for Language Arts? Like would it prepare my child for college- level writing? I would add some type of literature, also, but as far as writing... wdyt?
  13. I got a free beta version of the new Storybook Latin curriculum from Logos Press when it came out last summer and thought I’d try it. I’m not sure how I’m liking it right now and wanted to know if there was anyone else out there using it that could commiserate with me about some things?
  14. I know this is an area that is HUGE and there are tons of options out there, but if you have a writing and/or grammar (can be two separate things or one together) curriculum you LOVED with your 6th grader, what was it and why did you like it? We are finishing up our first year of IEW AFF along with MP Grammar Recitation. I like these ok but would love to see what else is out there. I would consider my dd pretty strong in these subjects.
  15. I am doing Foundations A with my k’er this year after having taught my two older kids to read with OPGTR. This one needs more hands-on, multi-sensory activities to learn. At first, I loved it! I loved that it was all planned out, she was active, she was doing worksheets. Now that we are at the end of A, though, I can’t say it was a magic “fix-all.” cons: Lessons are very long— like we usually take a week for each one. There is a new spelling list every lesson. She can barely READ words at this point, She is certainly not ready to spell, at least not that many words at a time. They are learning to write the letters at the same time they are learning their sound— I’m not sure those should be concurrent skills. pros: Colorful worksheets that are fun for a busy 6-year-old; Helps the child truly understand the way letters sound and how to put them together to make words; easy prep for games. It’s also expensive, imo, so I’m not sure at this point that we will go on with B.
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