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Rebecca was awake when the news hit about OBL, so we briefly discussed it, but not the 9/11 part. I really don't want to give her nightmares, but am I doing a fourth grader a disservice by not really informing her about this?
I have talked to my now 8 and 6 YOs about this. In very simplistic terms we told them what happened.
- Bad guys flew planes into two very tall buildings.
- The buildings collapsed/fell over.
- Lots of people were hurt, and lots of people lost friends, parents, etc.
- We also mentioned Washington DC and the brave people on Flight 93.
They both seemed to "get" it, and they asked a few follow up questions. We have yet to show them actual pictures. I cannot believe it was nearly 11 years ago. The pain has not subsided at all with time.
- Bad guys flew planes into two very tall buildings.
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DD doesn't have any allergies that we are aware of.
I thought of whooping cough, but she never had a cold. And she's not coughing till she's gagging or vomiting. I truly hope this is not it since DD#3 (10 months) is not vaccinated against it, as of yet.
I was wondering about asthma....she's never had any other symptoms of it. Hmm.
I could write a novel about this. My DS still does not have any other typical asthma symptoms, but he definitely has asthma. We also found out that he has reflux (like a PP mentioned0. It took nearly 18 months for my DS to be properly diagnosed.
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My son did this for months on end, and it turned out to be Cough Variant Asthma.
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I have it Amd I like it. It's a good thing to have on hand when one wants to cover something in a traditional, rather than classical way. It can also fill in gaps where you might be wondering about specific skills. It's pretty outdated though- many suggested curricula and almost all of the web links are no longer available.
Thank you for this comment! You hit the nail on the head for me. I don't want to abandon a traditional curriculum. I plan to incorporate some classical elements, but since I think that our kids will transition back into a private school at some point, I want to make sure that what they are learning keeps them close to grade level. I have had no problem finding curricula outlines for a classical education, but I have had a very hard time finding guidelines for a traditional curriculum. That is precisely why the Rupp book appealed to me. I am sure that we will move outside of traditional textbooks for history, social studies, and science, but now I can do a much better job of picking our spine!
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The Well Trained Mind
I actually laughed aloud at that answer. I had a major brain freeze... I already own The Well Trained Mind. Thanks for setting me straight. :lol::001_smile:
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I really love this. Great compact source for quality resources and ideas. I also have Books to Build On and the What Your ___ Grader Should Know books, but I find this one book offers more than all those other books combined. I don't find the curriculum suggestions or software resources very helpful (WTM is great for that!:D), but the book lists and skills/content lists are exactly what I need. Just MHO.
Thank you! I was looking at the other two books last night.
What is WTM?
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I have gotten this out of the library a few times and I thought it was really good.... 10 years ago. The homeschooling world has changed so much in the last 10 years that I don't know how helpful the book would be now. It would be great if she could update it.
Thank you so much for this insight! Do you know of any books like this that have been updated? I really WANT a book like this as it would give me so much confidence to abandon textbooks for science & social studies.
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I was wondering if anyone has used Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp. I found this book on Amazon last night, and it looks perfect for us! For those who have read/used this book, did you find it helpful? Did it align with what you taught? Thanks so much!!
http://www.amazon.com/Home-Learning-Year-Homeschool-Curriculum/dp/0609805851/ref=zg_bs_69844_68
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His theory doesn't worry me. Since we're a non Christian family, I'm doing the schools a favor by keeping my dirty heathen kiddos away from the holy little angels who go to school :tongue_smilie:
Seriously, that bloke sounds a slightly unbalanced to me. Since when do parents send kids to school purely as a service to the school / other kids? And if schools are indeed spiritually bankrupt places in need of a mission, wouldn't it make more sense to educate your kids at home so that they are equipped with both a good education and a strong faith to become future leaders who can change things for the better?
That's hilarious.
I don't think that the article deserves a response, but he seems to predicate his argument on the assumption that parents ONLY homeschool for religious reasons (or to shield kids from the secular teachings of public school). We obviously know that is not the case!
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have you tried atlanta homeschool cooperative? they are itp. I am not sure about if there are any others, but they might be a good place to start!
I will contact them!! Thank you!!
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What is MP?
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Have you looked into Rod & Staff?
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dd12 is fine with fractions in general but parts of a whole she's been struggling with. For example 5/8 of 27. Were using TT and its teaching them to factor first to get it fully reduced as your final answer and I'm pretty sure thats where the problem is for her. Is there another way to teach this thats visual? App reccs? iPad or Android is fine. Web games?
5/8 of 27 is a weird problem since she will be left with a crazy denominator, but here is how I would approach it.
- Find 1/8 of 27. That is the same thing as 27 divided by 8 (aka 27/8).
- Since she has the answer for 1/8, she will need to multiply that by 5 to figure out 5/8.
- Multiply 5/1 by 27/8.
- She will end up with (5X27)/(1*8) or 135/8.
- Once she has 135/8, it is simply a matter of reducing or putting back into a whole number with the remainder/leftover.
In a visual sense, this is cross multiplication. What number is 5/8 of 27? If you wanted to know what number 27 was 5/8s of, the 27 would be the numerator and x would be the denominator.
x = 5
27 8
To solve, cross multiply. (27*5)=8x In other words, this is 135/8.
This would be so much easier to explain in person.
- Find 1/8 of 27. That is the same thing as 27 divided by 8 (aka 27/8).
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What is MEP???
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What is MEP? What about WWE?
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This is not curricula advice but, IMO, more important than what program you use to teach xyz.
If you are considering homeschooling I strongly recommend that you use the time from now to then getting your house in order (declutter, organize, and establish storage for school supplies and books), establishing routines for your dc to help with the household chores so that they are second nature by the time you start homeschooling, creating a collection of easy to prepare meal options, and, most importantly of all, eliminate any attitude/behavioral issues any of your dc have.
Have fun planning but remember that the programs you use to help you aren't the teacher, you are. Don't be a slave to the curricula.:D.
THANK YOU so mush for this advice! We have laid out a plan for each of the things you mention. The kids already have well established "chores" (no reminding needed), and we are working on youngest DS's personality. He can be a real peach. :001_smile: I would be lying if I did not admit that youngest DS is my biggest homeschooling fear.
ETA - I am focusing on the curricula because I need to have some idea of what I think our day will look like. This will help me mentally prepare!
What math curriculum do they use at their current school? My suggestion would be that if you're happy with that, they're happy with it, stick with that curriculum if you can find it for sale. Otherwise, I recommend Abeka for traditional math. My son was using this in his Christian school and when we pulled him out several years ago, I continued with it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, yada yada. It's important to stick with a math program that's already working. Assuming it is ... :)I also recommend Growing with Grammar and Soaring with Spelling. http://www.growingwithgrammar.com
Apologia makes nice and simple Christian science textbooks to use with younger ones. I opted to switch to Prentice Hall Science Explorer with my middle schooler this year, though. http://www.apologia.com
For art, we're liking the projects in the book Art Lab: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Lab-Kids-Adventures-Printmaking/dp/1592537650/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346094344&sr=8-1&keywords=art+lab
But definitely read the WTM book! Susan's recommendations were very helpful when we started homeschooling. Keep it simple. Don't become overwhelmed by the curriculum choices out there. If you're happy with certain curriculum at your kids' school, it might be worth continuing with them as you gain more confidence as a homeschooler.
My oldest is currently using Scott Foresman, and my 1st grader is using Everyday Math.
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In addition to R&S and Singapore Math, I would also look at RightStart, Miquon, and MEP.
Welcome! :001_smile:
What is MEP?
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Whatever you go with, I think you would probably really like the Usbourne Science Encyclopedia and the Usbourne World History Encyclopedia. They are great books with lots of information, and are connected by page number to internet links. We very much enjoyed exploring the books and links.
Good luck on your search! What a fun time! :D
I have a feeling that we would like them. We have a lot of Usbourne products that we already love!
This forum is a great resource. Search for 3rd grade threads and 1st grade threads on what others are using. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and get comfortable at the computer researching.:)Products I have used/currently use:
Rod and Staff
Climbing to Good English
Modern Curriculum Press
Math Mammoth
Saxon
Christian Light Education
History Odyssey (no teacher manual)
Easy Grammar
Growing With Grammar
MCT
First Language Lessons/WWE
Good Luck.:001_smile:
Thank you!!!
I was in your exact position last year! I highly recommend attending a HS Convention. This gives yo an opportunity to look at the material in person. Although, you will find a wealth of information on these boards. Welcome and enjoy!We use a variety of publishers this year--
Science- BJU Press
History-Homeschool in the Woods and some supp. books
Bible Study--Doorposts
Greek Alphabet--Classical Acedemic Press
Handwriting--Reason for Handwriting
Math--BJU Press, Beast Academy
English Languagle Arts--Rod and Staff, KISS
Some Art Sites-http://afaithfulattempt.blogspot.com/
http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/
I suggest you research and research until you feel confident in your decision. Then go for it!! You have to start somewhere, and the path will be full of mistakes. Not everything you choose will be a perfect fit...trial and error.
I wish that there were some conventions soon, but it looks like I will have to wait until at least March.
What math program did you use previously, my kids used Everday Math and we had to go back to 1st grade and reschool themI am not a fan of Everyday Math although my kids use it now.
In addition to R&S and Singapore Math, I would also look at RightStart, Miquon, and MEP.With MEP, you could print out some pages and get them started while you research.
For grammar, many like R&S English, MCT, or KISS grammar.
We really like Tapestry of Grace and Phonics Road.
Welcome! :001_smile:
Thank you. I will check those out.
Thanks again for all of the help. I enjoy researching, but it is hard to even find a jumping off point.
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Thank you so much for all of the responses. I have ordered the Well-Trained Mind, and it is currently on its way to me.
With respect to the Rod & Staff curriculum, thank you for the suggestion! I had never heard of them before. How do you think that compares to Singapore Math? My older two are really strong in math, and I want to keep them challenged.
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Hi!
While my family has considered homeschooling for many years, we have decided that the next year (at the latest) will be the year! We have 3 kids - 8 (3rd grade), 6 (1st grade), and 4 (Pre-K). I am a huge planner, and as I am trying to figure out how to best approach this, I am feeling very overwhelmed! Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Here are some things about us:
We want a traditional, textbook-based curriculum. While we don't necessarily plan to follow the textbook exactly, I know that I will want to use it as a outline to guide us through the year. I would love a textbook series that comes with a teacher guide/tests. While I would love textbooks, I think that online supplemental tools/games would really help motivate my children. They don't use the computer now so learning on the computer would be "fun". We still plan to use traditional writing & problem solving as well!
I am not wedded to a "curriculum in a box". I am happy to choose textbooks from many different publishers to customize a plan that works best for us.
With respect to books, here are some things that I desire. For math, I would like a book that focuses on traditional techniques. I don't need a ton of manipulatives, etc. I just want a solid book that focuses on laying a strong foundation for Algebra, Calculus, etc. For Social Studies and Science, I would prefer a series that focuses on the facts rather than a political agenda. For example, I would much prefer a Science book about the composition of the Earth rather about how man is polluting the planet.
I am open to either a secular or religious based curriculum. Our children our currently in Catholic school and have been exposed to the Catholic faith. At my kids' current school, religion is a separate class as opposed to being woven throughout the entire curriculum, and I am comfortable with that approach. A religious curriculum doesn't have to be Catholic.
Does anybody have any suggestions of some programs and/or books that would be a good fit for our family? Also, are they are any other threads about general advice for families new to homeschooling? Thanks so much!!
ETA - What is the best way to preview a textbook to see if it is a good fit for us?
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Hi!
We are new to homeschooling, and I have been trying to find a homeschooling group close to where we live (close to Lenox Mall). I have found numerous groups OTP, but I cannot seem to find many groups ITP. I am most interested in finding a group for social outings for my kids!
Language Arts Curriculum for 4th Grader (new to HS)
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We are new to homeschooling, and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a Language Arts program for my DD who will be in 4th grade. She is currently using Zaner-Bloser for handwriting and McGraw Hill for reading. I plan to stick with Zaner-Bloser for handwriting. However, I am looking for reading (DD is a very advanced reader), grammar, writing, and spelling programs. I am open to dictation as well. I really like the looks of Wordly Wise! I don't need everything to be from one publisher, and I am open to either a religious or secular program.
For reference, we plan to use R&S for math (if it even matters).