rebereid
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Stay at home mom to DS (born 2007), DD1 (born 2012), and DD2 (born 2015)
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I have similar concerns. Actually, Republicans at congress did issue some opinions at the end of June this year. http://abetterway.speaker.gov/?page=health-care I read the healthcare proposals (it's a 37 page document and you can download the pdf) and am mulling through thoughts on it. I like the emphasis on the parts of ACA that did work, i.e., that pre-existing conditions should always be covered and insurance companies would not be able to turn people away. It's a start at least. It sounds like Reps now understand that that is something no one wants to see go away agin.
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Homeschool Spanish Academy
rebereid replied to MrsWeasley's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I'd love recommendations too! I may do this in the fall for my ds who will be 9 yo. -
I'd say it's age appropriate. My 8 yo still struggles and cried at handwriting time so I'd say your child is right on and impressive if he'll practice with out tears!!! Sent from my SM-T520 using Tapatalk
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Rhythm of handwriting from Logic of English/ pedia press. I like how she teaches the strokes first. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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This just made everything click for me with my son. He did huge puzzles at a young age too. He taught him self to read at 3 and still loves browsing on maps and can tell me anywhere we're going what roads go where. He must memorize them. Anyway, he's 8 now but just reading this thread helped me understand more about him...
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YES! that looks great. Just what I need...a book with examples. Except....is the whole thing like the sample, i.e., looks like the ditto machine ran out of ink? lol I could live with that, but seems odd they would not have updated it.
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My son is doing third grade right now. For writing, we've only done creative writing for the most part. He does a LEGO prompt/writing class at co-op that he really likes. He makes a LEGO build to go along with the prompt from the teacher, then he writes the story at home. For other ELA stuff, we're finishing up LOE Essentials (spelling, a little grammar, and basic sentence writing) and we'll focus a bit on grammar and mechanics using Zaner-Bloser G.U.M. books next. I'm looking at what to do for writing in the next year or so. I really like the sound of IEW. I have an English degree so I could probably do it with him. However. I can't stand the thought of watching videos to learn how to do it. Is there a book i could buy and read about the method? Sitting and watching videos sounds so tedious. I'm a fast reader, by contrast. I know I could get the one where he watches the teacher videos. How long are each of those lessons? I just don't want him to have to spend forever watching videos when he could be writing, you know? I'd love your thoughts on this. Or, do I wait another year before giving him more formal writing instruction? I feel like it's time to do something other than creative stories. (Those are good too, of course.) Rebecca
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Check out logic of English. They have some spelling lists even outside of the curriculum for older kids to review after they've finished the book. Sent from my SM-T520 using Tapatalk
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Husband wants DD8 to stop reading "garbage"
rebereid replied to Squawky Acres's topic in General Education Discussion Board
My husband says the same thing about my 8 yo son! Sent from my SM-T520 using Tapatalk -
Go straight to the odyssey, Iliad if she's ambitious. Fagles translation is great. I believe an eight grader will enjoy it.
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Assigning homework to students in co-op
rebereid replied to Whitney in KY's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Kidblog.com let's kids write posts or comments in response -
Visual link Spanish has been a hit here. Computer based with audio correction using a microphone. Starts with sentences right away.
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http://www.gpb.org/salsa and http://edu.wyoming.gov/educators/standards/foreign-language/ see the bottom half of this page. You have to download the teaching things one episode at a time.
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Look at Salsa Spanish, which is a free o n line Spanish learning program through Georgia Public Broadcasting. The state of Wyoming has a curriculum To go with it. I'm on my tablet, I'll look for a link.
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Science and Writing for 3rd grade (next year)
rebereid replied to rebereid's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Thanks for the vote of confidence! Glad I don't have to worry until 6th. Good idea, REIGN, about a science kit. Steve Spangler is pricey. Are his the best? Young Scientist Club is cheaper but maybe not worth it? Lots of think about. Thanks.