Abbeygurl4
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A Child's Geography worries me. We hated it in CTC, so I'm dreading it in RTR even though it's used for Science. I wonder if there's something else I can replace it with. It studies earth science correct? Tiner is always a hit.
I'm doing CTC with my dd and she groans when I pull out A Child's Geography. She HAS learned some things from it, but it is boring. I'm looking at using MapTrek and maybe Trail Guide for RtR, but I think A Child's Geo. Vol 1 is better than Vol 2.
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Does it need an activation code? I know they have a no resale policy, but it's on Craigslist all the time in used condition.
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I just bought the Journal for Zoo 3 and I really like it and think it's more than worth it. There are animal stickers for the "map it" section, mini books, "what do you remember?" questions. I tried to wing it with my own notebooking pages but the Journal is just so much nicer and coordinates with the book. Check Christianbooks.com or Rainbow Resource.
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What is this? I saw it on Sonlight's site, but don't understand what it is.
O.T. but how time consuming is your Sonlight Science?
http://www.lyricallearning.com/
You can download the updated section for free so you can listen to the song and peak at the workbook http://www.lyricallearning.com/vol1download.html
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I'm jumping in late, but we live in Stow.
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My set came with a paper from Michael Clay Thompson that explains when to use everything and WHY. Maybe you can find it on their website or on the MCT Yahoo group. I think using it the way it was designed would reap the best results. That's JMHO, I've only used it for two weeks :D
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I don't have an answer, but I did just order it from Sonlight for their science F program.
Maybe you could tell me how SL uses it when you get the Science IG? :001_smile:
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Does anyone still use this? I have an older set that I got for my older dc (now in college). I was thinking of using it with my 9 yo dd. If you've used it how have you incorporated it into your science curriculum?
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It DOES have a high resale value. You could always try it and then sell it if it isn't working. I just started using it last week and so far I really like it. I think it's certainly worth trying.
Yes, it's supposed to be for gifted children, but I think any child could gain from it.
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:blush: I didn't realize there were threads on this already. I always find out about things way after everyone else does.
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Hello! I've been lurking on the PP website, but before I make a switch I'd love to hear some feedback first, especially if you've used them before. I've only ever used HOD's DITHOR, and I'll be honest, while I LOVE HOD, the DITHOR I just want to throw out my window. I've found that my ds dreads it so much and it gives me such a headache that we never end up doing anything with it.
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Our library offers this for FREE online.
http://www.mangolanguages.com/
My ds says he's learning more with Mango than with Rosetta Stone.
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We did CTC last year and are finishing RTR this year. The ladies here have made some good points. Based on what you said, I would suggest taking a year off from HoD.
I think the history texts are more engaging this year (esp MOH III) and the geography shorter and sweeter, but there is still a lot of writing. There always will be with HoD. I myself have mixed feelings about it. It definitely strengthens writing abilities, but it also can kill the love for a subject when a student knows they're going to have a writing assignment always included.
If you decide to do HoD at some point, evaluate which boxes are really necessary for your goals. We are doing Rev2Rev next year, but I am cutting out Bible Quiet Time, the Music/Worldview box, the State study, and most of the History Projects. I was challenged by the big Circe thread (in March) that we were spending too much time and effort on history and none at all on classic lit and discussion. So I'm making these changes to accommodate that new goal. In the end, curriculum is a tool. Drop or change what is not working and move on.
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I'm coming into this conversation late and it looks like you may have already made a decision, but here is what I did with my dd 9:
We used just Sentence Island from the Island level. It's not really a writing program (IMO) but it is a *great* grammar review/discussion. It really puts the grammatical learning into the context of sentences/language. I didn't use and haven't seen the rest of the island level, but SI was not to be missed. Mud has become a character in our family mythology.
Now we are using the Town level, and it's just right. The new Caesar's English is amazing!
Even though I already ordered the entire Island level, that's good to hear.
I figured, even if we go through it quickly I can sell it and but the Town level. I tried to find MCT used, but it seems to sell like hotcakes.
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Now I must say that I love HOD but have been doing a lot of soul-searching myself about whether all that work is necessarily the goal for my kiddos. The books she schedules are awesome but when you start taking out this or that because it makes the day long it makes mom begin to think about the money spent, the tools not used, etc. I know self learning is perhaps the goal but I'm not sure that I want my 4th or 5th or 6th grader sitting off by themselves checking the boxes as they do the work and there is just minimal narration interaction with me. I want discussion and that is something that you don't necessarily get in the higher guides. I want to be engaged in their learning and again, I'm finding that the higher guides remove much of mom from the equation. (And this from the mom who had to read much of the history books because my dd has dyslexia!).
Just a different perspective here.
Even though the boxes are marked "I" my dd sits near me and we discuss the books after each reading. My 13 yo ds also has a lot of independent reading and the first thing I say after he reads is "okay, tell me what you read" o "what do you think about that situation or person" or "tell me something you learned". Dd and ds both read different books but will have discussions with each other about some of the books they are reading. Always use a curriculum the way it works for your family.
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maadrose,
I'm all ready seeing a theme... people are using HOD CtC and RtR beyond the "guided" ages (or at least at the very oldest end). I thought as long as I was square in the middle (and well within the skill set) we would be okay. I am really questioning whether the History spines are the right fit for MY child at the author's intended age range. Thinking back to Bigger, I felt the same way (that older children would get more out of the History spines). Preparing was not that way and I guess that helped me forget my initial fears. Charlotte Mason-ish titles ARE difficult!
This is from Nothing New Press about Christine Miller's Story of the Ancient World :
What stage / age of children is this book appropriate for?
"This book, like all the others in the Guerber history series, is meant for a child’s first introduction to the history of the ancient world. It was written with first graders in mind, which is the age we recommend it for at Classical Christian Homeschooling. It is too advanced for a first grader to read independently, but very appropriate for a history read-aloud to first graders, or any other children in the grammar stage. The content covers the events of ancient history and the Old Testament, and as such children will encounter sin, crime, betrayal, and rebellion against God, as well as repentance, faith in God, heroism, and many examples of God’s faithfulness to men. Although we encourage everyone to use the Guerber histories, including The Story of the Ancient World, with their children in the grammar stage, or first through sixth grades, we have heard from many parents whose teens read these histories with great enthusiasm."
Maybe I'm in the minority, but my 9 yo dd is reading CtC's history spines by herself and she's fine. She doesn't care for the Christine Miller book but she understands it. She's doing all of CtC but the painting part of poetry and we are doing IEW in place of Write With the Best. I also add SOTW to round out history a little.
Can you read the spines together? Or cut down on some of the written narrations and do them orally? CtC did NOT work for my ds who was 12 when he was in it. He couldn't keep up with the notebook pages but the reading was a breeze for him. I think HOD is wonderful when it fits your child but when it doesn't fit, it's drudgery. I bought it for my ds, sold it after using it for 8 units and bought it again for dd.
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Well, I placed an order for MCT Level 1 Basic pkg. I hope it clicks with dd and me like it has with so many others.
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Do you like it? Do your dc enjoy it? Is it worth doing?
I'm on the Royal Fireworks website contemplating the purchase of Grammar Island and my ADD brain is saying "Oooo get that! That looks good, too!"
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I'm not sure that I fully understand the concept of "dress-ups" in IEW, but in MCT Mr Thompson encourages the use of well-chosen nouns and verbs and to the greatest extent possible stripping out extraneous adverbs and adjectives as the hallmark of good writing.
Bill
Bill,
If I recall correctly, you don't care for IEW? I think I NEED IEW. We are woefully behind in writing and composition skills here. Maybe IEW will teach the basics, although formulaic, and MCT can teach fine tuning? :confused:
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That's what I ended up doing. But if you go with Island, you can just pick and choose assignments as you go along, and schedule them so that you're never doing too much writing on any particular day. It is a very flexible program.
That's good to know! Thanks!
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I don't think so. The writing in Island is very minimal. I use it with WWE and it's not too much.
I agree with starting her in Island. My 8 y/o is doing Island but I'm skipping MCT next year because I know he won't be ready for Town until he's 10.
Thank you! Could I skip the writing portion of MCT?
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Her writing level makes me think I need to put her in Grammar Island.
I plan on using IEW for writing. Would MCT and IEW be overkill or confusing?
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What criteria do I use for choosing whether to start dd 9 in Island or Town? Reading level and/or grammar level. Her reading level is very high but her grammar is probably average. We've done FLL 1/2 and part of 3 and some ILL, plus dictation and narration with HOD. Island just looks so easy. If I'm going to shell out $150+ for MCT I want to make sure I get the proper level for dd.
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I totally remember the feeling. I would set everything up and something would come up. It was exasperating.
It might take me three tries to get in 30 minutes. I also had two other younger kids.
It was worth every minute. I'm a "Give me the overall picture first' date=' then the fine points" person. Watching the teacher actually teach the kids with my 9 year old worked best. The best was seeing what the teacher was actually expecting from the kids. I also got an idea of how long each step would take.
I think it took me a month to get through the younger kid's being taught videos and the teacher lessons for the first few units.
It had been so worth it.[/quote']
Thanks. That's encouraging to hear! I'm going to make time this weekend to watch the DVDs and get going with IEW. :D
Has anyone bought Rosetta Stone "used"?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I'm actually selling mine. Someone asked if it need the activation code. I think that I didn't register mine because it was just for technical help which I knew I wouldn't need.
Right now the kids are having a great time with Mango Languages, but DS 13 really loves Japanese so I'd like to find something for him. Preferably a Japanese neighbor! :D