LOL Thanks! I knew I botched it and was in too much of a hurry to check. SOme model I am !!

Ok Is there a phonics rule about the word soldier? Why does the -dier have a j sound? Is this just an entomoligical sp? spelling? Thanks, Sheila

That helps a lot. Your explanation is great. I am considering using it as a remediation for my two older kidos and I was trying to see how it was structured and if I thought I could adapt it to my needs.

ALl PR users can you explain how a typical lesson goes. Is it scripted? How is it similar or different from Barton's or Wilson's? Thanks, SHeila

The nift thrifty fifty was used b my dd in fourth grade. Common words that are often spelled wrong. COuld make good vocab. Also vocabularyvine. This is a web site which deals with roots and also keeps track of progress. I can look up the exact address if you need it. Good luck! :grouphug:

Thanks so much. Sheila

I am resurrecting this post. I am in Laramie and would love to know of any one else who is homeschooling in the area. Send me a sign. Sheila

I guess I want some and I think I classify as adult:001_smile: I would love to know books closer to the real history as I wondered that as a I read the Mary Stewart series. I also would like something I could read aloud to my 9 year old. You have given me plenty. Thanks for all the help.

I seem to remember reading a lot as a girl but I can't remember the titles now. Once and Future King comes to mind Also the Mary Stewart series ANy others

very motivated and much more confident. Cindie2dds I will check out the yahoo group. I am sure Iwill have questions, I always do. :tongue_smilie: Closeacademy I will certainly check out your blog. starrbuck12 I am so glad you found something you love, i.e. the Apologia. I like science and math in general but history now that scares the begeebers out of me. I am sure OM will be gentle.

With sonlight readers, you mean the readers not the read alouds. What does the abbreviation Sonlight 2 int mean? I am pulling my son out of ps and I want something that will help him like learning again. He is very science and math oriented so we will stress those to help him deschool. His reading is OK but I'd like it to be better. He likes art and isn't crazy about writing. He is underconfient, mainly the reason I am pulling him out. I want him to realize that he is good at lots of things. For me I need something with a schedule, even a loose one to keep me from getting too side tracked also to boost my confidence. Do you think OM will be a good fit? Sorry I added so much new stuff, but I have been researching like crazy and am having a hard time determining what will be the best match for him. Sheila

I am thinking of using OM for my ds for 3 grade. My reaction from looking at the stuff online is that is seems to be a little sparce in literature. AM I just not seeing the big picture or is there more stories in the manual than I can see? I have seen on one post that some supplement with reading, but I am not sure if that is a reading curriculum or more literature. I am just curious how people supplement OM. Thanks, SHeila

APpreciate it. I know I could make them up as I go but I don't seem to be able to on the spot. SHeila

Is there a book of these words or do you just make them up? I could use some. :) Thanks

This is as I have pasted it in my recipe folder. I started to question whether I had cut and pasted wrong when I got to the ramen noodle packets, as they aren't referred to before. I also wondered why a dressing is just mixed in.:confused: But maybe it is correct. Let me know if this sounds right. Whackin' Cracker Spread Rachel writes: "This recipe comes by way of my sister from her mother-in-law. It took me awhile to work up my nerve to try it because I’m a firm believer in segregating my vegetables from my fruits. It knocked my socks off." Peace Hill Press adds: Sara Buffington made this spread for a big neighborhood get-together. She, too, was skeptical about the ingredient combination, but her guests practically licked the bowl clean. It’s delicious—be gutsy and try it! Note: A Zyliss or Pampered Chef chopper is perfect for this recipe (though not necessary). That’s where the title comes from—you "whack" all the ingredients! Submitted by Rachel Rainey Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2-8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened 1-8 oz. can of crushed pineapple, well-drained 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion 1⁄2 cup minced green pepper 1 cup minced pecans 1 tsp. seasoning salt Optional Add-Ins: 1/3 lb. chopped honey roasted deli turkey 1 small can mandarin oranges (add in when you toss with dressing) Dressing Ingredients: 2 seasoning packets from the ramen noodles A generous 1⁄2 c. or 5 oz. oil (peanut is preferred but canola is okay) 1⁄2 c. rice wine vinegar (white vinegar may be substituted) 1/3 c. sugar Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, mush together the ingredients with clean hands (don’t even bother trying to use a spoon). 2. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, celery, etc…

That's it! I had something about a dressing??? with ramen noodles packets. I sort of scratched my head at that. Thanks so much. :cheers2:

from the old boards. I think I cut and pasted it wrong. I can't find it on the old boards nor in the recipes on the new board. It had pineapple, green pepper, and pecans in it. Thanks! Sheila

Please excuse me if my ignorance shows through but has anyone run across a music curriculum that includes more than just European and Russian orchestral music. Are there no Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Turkish, African etc musical works that are included in a curriculum? I know I can pick up cd's of the different kinds of music but I was looking for something that would help me understand what I am listening to. Thanks, Sheila

I benefit from your expertise/experience and so hopefully does my daughter. :- )

Is this method multisensory? Could it be adapted to be multisensory? Has anyone ever tried it? Just curious. Thanks, Sheila

I have been reading about different Orton - Gillingham programs and have a few questions. I know they should be explict, multi-sensory etc. But I find a lot of variety in the sensory part. Does one use more tactile methods than another? For example I find SPIRE a little lacking in tactile. Tapping just isn't cutting it for dear daughter. I know they are designed to teach reading primarally. IS one better at teaching encoding than another? Thanks in advance. Sheila

It is also good to have a range in mind. I won't hold my kids to it but we seem to get bogged down easily. My goal too is to get them both to find more joy in reading. I guess time and patience is the key.

My children's ages are 12 and 8. Both are moderate ability readers.

My children's ages are 12 and 8. Both are moderate ability readers.

About how many books do you guys read for history/ language arts per topic or per quarter. How many for read alouds and readers. I find so many books and it is sooo hard to choose. How do you do it? I never seem to have enough time for them all. I always overschedule. Do you have a rule of thumb? Do you try and finish a book or so per week or it just depends. I am looked for ways to narrow down my choices. I was never very good at making decisions.:laugh: