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Need books/resources for good habits/school work routine
Marty replied to Ann@thebeach's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Here's something that worked for us. (Well, ok, there are some days....:tongue_smilie:) One of my kids especially does not like to be timed. It makes him worse. So I use lists. (I made mine weekly like the teacher planner thing, with boxes) Once the list is complete, they are done. So I use it for all my kids now. I highlight the things they are allowed to do on their own. I start with the kid who needs the most help, and we do the 'together' subjects. Then I'll switch to another kid while the first does seatwork for a while. They can come for questions, but are not allowed to during reading or piano lessons, as these need the flow of uninterruption. We start at 8:15 or a little after, and break from 10:00-10:30. If 2 boxes (or combination that would equal 2 boxes) are complete before 10:00, they get to start break early. Sometimes they choose to continue work because they want to get the day done early. :w00t: HTH I'm sorry I have no suggestions for the 3yo. :blushing: -
We do a weekly schedule as well. The kids have their list and can do it in any order. They come for help when they need it, and only if there's nothing else they can work on at that time. The child I'm currently working with will switch over to 'by-myself' work for a few minutes. The only subjects they are NOT allowed to interrupt are reading and piano lessons. Well, not "interrupt".... ;)
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Cathmom, BJU is sorta like what you mentioned. But not a LOT of review in the main workbook. We do the review books (up thru 6th gr), and I cross out what they don't need. I know, seems like a waste. But I figure, it would be a waste of our time spent in learning if I didn't do it that way. 7th, 8th gr has quizzes AND tests in their test book. So that is our "review". (I assume the upper grades will too? I hope.) Oh, I have boy/girl twins! :rolleyes::p
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I like what the pp said about the colors, and gradually getting them to do it on their own. Great ideas! My ds 11 is dyslexic. And after re-searching dyscalculia, I'm sure he has that, too. For the most part, I have found that things that involve sequencing are very troublesome for him. Are any of your kids like that, too? Also, dyslexic/calculia kids need constant review. (It's hard, I know.) Long division was/is very difficult. We are just now beginning to think he will get this after all. We also used Times Tales. We got the deluxe that had the division with it. This has worked well. If he forgets during regular math class, I'll give him a hint to the 'story.' We took our time, about two weeks to go through the whole thing. Also, (and he loved this!) we went through it w/ my dd's who needed a little review. I let him hold the chart and 'walked' the girls through the story. He was reviewing w/out knowing it. :) We also used the Timez Attack from BigBrainz (which is free), but being timed made him nervous. So I replied to the "welcome, any suggestions?" email I got from the makers, and they told me to re-install it using the school version rather than home. Then I could increase the time allowed to type in the answer. As far as the long division, we had to work on that for a long time. We used graph paper to keep our lines straight. (I had a CD my sister gave me to create it with large blocks. You could draw your own and make copies.) We did 1 digit into 1 digit. 2 into 8, 3 into 9, etc. Then 1 digit into 2 digits, but having a 1-digit answer. 3 into 18. But remember to put the 3 over the 8 because he used the whole number 18, not just the 1. We gradually advanced, two steps forward, one step back. The key is to do a few of these every day. We did 6 a day for months. We use a mastery curr, so we are able to go to the next chapter if we hit a problem area, and take our time with the difficult chapter. We had also done the same thing with long multiplication. But now he remembers it even if we haven't done it for a few weeks. Yes, he still needs reminders, but last year, I despaired ever teaching him long division, but he is finally getting it. But I am taking it slow, a few a day. We will prob do some long division every day for a few months. I feel for anyone who has a child that needs extra help. They feel so inadequate. They feel they are dumb, but they're not. My ds is bright, smart, and witty. He fractured his finger last week, and the dr was impressed w/ how ds described it, the bruising, where/when/how, etc. Ds was so pleased w/ the dr's comments. We try to encourage him, but it's hard, ya know? He is slowly progressing, but he wants to be there NOW. I hope what I've written will help someone. I know this board has helped me, and this is my second day on here! Thanks.
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I am confused, can someone help? Admin please explain
Marty replied to a topic in Introductions & Test Posting
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I am confused, can someone help? Admin please explain
Marty replied to a topic in Introductions & Test Posting
What is FS? and WTB?:confused: -
I see that the OP posted a while back, but I'm new to WTM, and just saw this. This site has every SOS subject, (listed by subject, not grade) and every lesson title. The electives are way toward the end. There is Elementary Spanish, Secondary Spanish, Spanish I, and Spanish II. It really helped me to decide which one. http://www.agdistribution.com/Curric...ndSequence.pdf
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Another question about SOS Spanish...
Marty replied to jak of in's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I see that you posted a while back, but I'm new to WTM, and just saw this. This site has every SOS subject, (listed by subject, not grade) and every lesson title. The electives are way toward the end. There is Elementary Spanish, Secondary Spanish, Spanish I, and Spanish II. It really helped me to decide which one. http://www.agdistribution.com/Curric...ndSequence.pdf -
If I try to make it funny, will y'all indulge a whine?
Marty replied to Aubrey's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Go ahead and whine! :grouphug: I remember after my twins were born. I just wanted everyone to stay away. Especially when I would just get them down for a nap and wanted one myself! -
How do you handle test?....
Marty replied to Angela in GA's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
:iagree:I agree that you need to *teach* kids how to study. Here's what we do... With SOS, we try to see if we can get all the lesson questions right the first time. BUT they aren't allowed to try the questions until certain things are completed. They write the name of the lesson in their notebook. They have to play the spelling and vocabulary games, then read and highlight, taking notes as they go. (my ds does a form of notebooking after we read/study the lesson) Then they have to write the vocabulary. Yes, on history and science. (usually only a few words per lesson) Then if there is a game for that lesson, they play it. THEN they do the questions. They are excited to tell me if they got them all right on the first try. With my younger two, who are doing SOS for the first time this year, there is much instruction on how to do these things. It's going much better than the first year I used SOS w/ my oldest dd. (sigh...trial and error....) Hope this helps. Maybe give you some ideas. :tongue_smilie: Just found this about taking notes. I haven't checked it out, but maybe it will give you some ideas. http://67.202.21.157/forums/showthread.php?t=58930 -
Can I get a scope & sequence for SOS Spanish 1?
Marty replied to Amber in SJ's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I see that the OP posted a while back, but I'm new to WTM, and just saw this. This site has every SOS subject, (listed by subject, not grade) and every lesson title. The electives are way toward the end. There is Elementary Spanish, Secondary Spanish, Spanish I, and Spanish II. It really helped me to decide which one. http://www.agdistribution.com/CurriculumPublishers/AlphaOmegaPublications/SOSScopeAndSequence.pdf -
Spellingcity is free online. She could type in her words and play spelling games with the words you saved on there. I like the tape recorder idea. That will save YOUR hand, lol. And watch her during free time. Does she favor her hand/arm. Like rubbing it, holding it against her, etc. Or does she compensate and just go ahead and do what she wants. This will give you an idea of her capabilities. My son broke his right thumb last year, so we had to adjust. And just this past Thursday, he broke a finger. It was on his left hand, though.
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Introductions Please!! Newbies and Regulars!
Marty replied to Peek a Boo's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Hi, I'm Marty. I'm new to WTM. We have always homeschooled our kids. I have a dd13, and 11 yo boy/girl twins. I have a great dh. He is supportive, loving, and a great dad. Loves to go outside and do things with them. So the rule is, if Dad is home, no school! They love it when he's home! ;) My oldest dd 13 is sweet, quiet (most of the time!), but is a lot of fun. She has been taking piano for 10 years tomorrow! (yes, she was almost 4) She loves music, and will spontaneously make up songs as she goes. She loves learning new things on the computer. She knows more than anyone in our family! She's the one who follows her dad around anywhere he goes. Well, they all do, but she more than most. :p My twin dd 11 is carefree, happy, and sweet. She loves new friends, and loves to write letters and email. She also takes piano (since age 6) and both girls sing with their cousin in church, and all three play the piano. (not at once, lol) This dd loves to bake. Or cook anything, although both dd's are very good at it. The older one loves it in spurts, ha. My twin ds 11 is a typical boy. Teasing his sisters, etc. He is sweet, with lots of hugs. He can sense when someone feels low. (he takes after his dad in that area) He has been taking karate for 4 years, and is a first degree junior black belt. He takes piano as well. He is so creative in his short story writing. I love to re-read them, and the grandma's anticipate his next story. He is hilarious! He loves making things with his Dad.:smash: We love playing the Wii. :boxing_smiley: -
We use mainly SOS for both science and history. I usually use wikipedia (or google) to further find things on the particular lesson. Yes, there is geography in some years, but not every year. Here's a scope and sequence: http://vcsnet.us/pdf/Switched-On-Schoolhouse-Scope_and_Sequence_Chart_2008.pdf
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Science for cranky dc who say "science is boring"
Marty replied to CactusPair's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I like the library book idea. A no cost option for now. There are also books about experiments. Just get a book about that and don't tell him it's from a book, just do an experiment. If he likes it, show him how the book told you what to do. He may want to look through the book himself. Maybe he'll even pick another one he wants to do! Just be sure to choose a book with stuff you feel you are able to do, lol. :D We use SOS and try do do all the experiments if possible. The curriculum comes with a list of what is needed for the year. However, there are other science curr that have experiments, as well. But we do enjoy the benefit of the video clips for the ones we aren't able to do. Oh, and you can buy the DVD's of just the experiments separately, for about $20. -
What would you recommend for dds.. gr8 & 9..
Marty replied to MicheleB's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
We've used SOS, this is our 3rd year. dc's all like it. Both dd's do SOS language, history, and science. (We do BJU math, which is mastery) Oldest dd is like your 8th grader. Self-motivated. 2nd dd is self-motivated as well, but since this is her 1st year w/ SOS, I am giving lots of instruction and help in taking notes and studying-as-you-go. Ds is dyslexic, so only doing science and history in SOS. I'm teaching him the lesson, but he types in the answers. We do a form of notebooking/labeling for his taking notes. Eventually, he will be able to do more on his own. The second year w/ my oldest dd was much easier. I anticipate the next few months to still be 'teaching' times w/ my 2nd dd, and she is gradually doing a little more on her own. -
Yes, spiral does come back to it. There is a lot of review. But I'd also like to add that it does not stay on the currently-taught subject very long before moving on. It's great for quick learners who may be bored with mastery. So mastery worked best for my dc's. They needed to really get it before moving on. We use BJU (almost-mastery, but I've heard Singapore is considered the most mastery) and we use the BJ review book, too. Does anyone know if SM has something for review?