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    Favourite fiction picture book authors

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Many of these are huge favorites here!

     

    I specifically want to emphasize Shirley Hughes. Something about her stories/art just speak to my family.

     

    Here are a few others:

    Holling. C. Holling

    Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire

    Anita Lobel

    Margot Zemach

    Aliki

    Diane Stanley

     

    ETA:

    Riki Levinson

    Janet and Allan Ahlberg

    I love Shirley Hughes too and know what you mean about them speaking to you. 

    They are so true to life when you have little ones in your home.

    Glad to find another fan.  

     

     

     

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    Ergonomic Pens for struggling writers? Favorite writing pencils?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    When we starting using a big dry erase board on the table years ago it was a perfect solution.

    I loved it and wished I had started using it sooner.  I highly recommend them to everyone.

    We used it for most subjects. It was easy to erase mistakes and had plenty of room. 

     

    We even ended up with a second one on the wall, for spelling words, grammar rules, vocabulary...

    It was a great tool for items that needed to be reviewed each day.

     

    In short, it made the act of writing, which my DS does not like, more enjoyable so we could concentrate less on that and more on the subjects. 

    My goal is to find a pen or pencil that does the same thing!   thank you all for your suggestions. 

     

     

     

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    Ergonomic Pens for struggling writers? Favorite writing pencils?

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted · Edited by 3 Only Children

    Thinking that a writing utensil that is comfortable to hold, may help with those who don't like to write.

    And the ones with the built in grips don't look too childish for an older student. 

     

    Have done a little research and so far have these name brands for pens -Zebra Nuspiral,  Pilot Dr Grip

     

    For pencils there is a cool one called Stabilo Grip with inbuilt grooves designed in Germany

     

    Looking for thoughts on these or others.    Thanks.

     

     

     

     

    Biology and American History Textbook Recommendations?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by 3 Only Children

    We will be using Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum for Biology this year.

    Looks very easy to use and just what we needed!

     

    https://pacworks.com/product/biology-2/

     

    We are also going to do their anatomy course and get the Exploring the World of Biology by John Hudson Tiner to fill it out a bit more.

    I believe he is the author of this science program. 

     

     

    I have also heard some good reviews about their American History course, which looks like a 2 year course.

    Same easy format.  The curriculum is divided into units so it comes with 6 Text paperback books and 6 corresponding Activity books.

    The student reads the chapter and then answers the questions in the activity book.  It is basically meant to be done independently. 

     

    What I like is that it is not one huge book which can seem overwhelming to some.

    It is written in a very engaging manner and it tells the student exactly what they need to know without a lot of extra words if you know what I mean.  Check out the samples on their website.    

     

    King Alfred's English - Medieval History - recommend highly!

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Hi   I wanted to share a book that I have found, read and love!

     

    We will be using this book this year for our high school DS as we study medieval history.   

    The author has done a wonderful job of making history come alive in an engaging story of the English language.   I read it cover to cover and learned so much.   

     

    Best of all there is a website with links  to go along with each chapter.  One section that is titled Not To Be Missed on the student pages has links to interesting short video's and readings to go along with each chapter making it very easy to use.  It also has lists of movies and literature.

       I know that it is part of one of HOD's high school history curriculum packages.    I can't recommend this book enough!

     

     

    From the books cover :

    King Alfred's English - A history of the Language We Speak And Why We Should Be Glad We Do by Laurie J White.

    Designed for Students Grades 7 -12 and Curious Adults.   A light course in four subjects - History, Linguistics, English Literature and The English Bible.  

     

    Free Supplemental Materials for Teachers and Students - Worksheets, tests and research activities with links to related topics are available for Each chapter on their website the shorter word.

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    Help with Algebra 1 options/decisions please

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I have two suggestions after spending hours researching  options the last couple of days. 

     

     

    Chalkdust Algebra 1.   -  A friend lent me her set for reviewing.  I watched some lessons on the first DVD was and was really impressed.

      The teacher  (Dana Mosely)  explained  everything so clearly that I was tracking right along without even having to look at the textbook. 

    The lesson is probably a little longer than most but I thought it was a good thing as he was carefully explaining it from whole to parts and vica versa.

    I plan on using this for Algebra and will look for a used set.  

     

    For Pre-Algebra I am going to go with Saxon 1/2 and the "Mastering Algebra, The John Saxon Way"  DVD's.   

    I watched a number of these and liked how the teacher (Art Reed)  taught them some great tips on how to figure out the equations.    

    I'm sure his Algebra 1 DVD's are just as good.

     

    Both of these teachers seem good at answering the Why behind the steps in a logical way that I know will appeal to my DS.

     

    What have you used for required physical education high school credits if your child isn't into sports?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    My DS isn't into sports either.  We swim at the local YMCA that offers homeschool swimming classes.   This is a non competitive sport that he really enjoys since he is just competing against himself.  

     

    I would love to get him playing golf this year as there are many park district courses in our area and I have seen Mom's dropping off some older boys to play together.   Walking is great and I was thinking that weight lifting might be a good one too.

    Finished homeschooling, best place to sell all this wonderful stuff?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I use the boards here to sell  and that has worked out just fine.

     

     If you are on Facebook you can join Varage Sale which has a group called (Best) Homeschool Swap USA / Canada.  I have bought items from that site only. 

     

    Wherever you sell I think a good key to getting them sold is putting in some good pictures and writing out some good descriptions.  Adding links to unfamiliar items is helpful too.     

     

    Maybe let us know where you listed them so those of us still shopping can have a look.  :001_smile:

     

    Congratulations on finishing homeschool!

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