[Do you ever get the feeling...]

I'm sure you know what you are doing, but why are you going through with it when it takes so much time, energy (emotional and physical) and struggle is more the answer you are seeking!

 

Because you love your kids! You want the best for them! And, they won't be with you forever!!!

 

It is always hard to see the end when the beginning and middle are so difficult and it makes you want to quit.

 

I feel it a lot if that helps you!

[Too much for 3rd grade?]

WWE and FLL are not the same at all. FLL is grammar based. WWE is writing based. Very different. FLL may have a handful, or less, of narration but you can skip them. A handful or less, compared to the 36 weeks of lessons. Add it.

[Do you ever think that the children's classic stories...]

I have loved so many as an adult. Many have helped me. Especially the Busy Town writer, Richard Scarry and the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series. I also thought Mary Poppins was very thought provoking and would be a great book to read in an adult book group!

[How many writers do we have here?]

I am not a writer, but my mom is! Has anyone been to the "writingsite" (.com)? She runs that. She holds a short story contest every year. She gets many submissions to the contest from all over.

 

A good friend introduced me to her fiance a few years back and he is an aspiring writer and we get into this conversation about writing and I tell him about my mom's site and he was amazed. I didn't realize it was a popular site for aspiring writers.

[Saxon 5/4 questions]

We just had ds do lesson 32 today!

 

1.) my dh set up the notebooks with one for 3 - hole punched copies of sheet B, C and D. Most of B, less C and even less D. Not sure if that makes sense or helps.

 

2.) mental math is only for showing the answer - no work involved (all in the head).

 

3.) Yes, make dc show all work beyond mental math section. Get them into the habit now!

 

4.) We did facts practice cards in Saxon 3. We only do the sheets. Though, I have been giving him some extra multiplication sheets from a website so he doesn't forget them!

[Prayers are desperately needed here.]

:grouphug: and prayers for you and your family!

[Looking for more with Oral Language Exercises]

I have been doing Abeka's Oral Language Exercises. It is good, but I would like something meatier to supplement it with for the next year of 4th grade. Maybe a workbook or some kind of written reinforcement. I am looking at Growing with Grammar. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

[If you DO memorize states/capitals...]

Wow, lots of options! We are using http://www.eduplace.com regional mapping. They have blank maps to fill in! Plus, we are using The Young Peoples Atlas of the United States - we read about each state depending on which region we are working with. I am planning to do the States first and then go back and add the capitals! I've also had my son trace the states with tracing paper to get a true feel for the shape of each state.

[OMG!! Working on my schedule and I can't do it!]

My 3rd grader does 1 hour of reading and about 45 minutes of worksheets from Critical Thinking while I do work with my 1st grader.

 

You could combine science and history.

 

Other than that, it's hard! We do some night schooling too at times to get it all in!

[My run in with the library nazi...]

Such a drag! I have had similar issues with my librarians. They are so unfriendly! I did write a letter to the director which did nothing.

 

I was very put off, but my need for the books was a much higher priority! Do not let the offensive person stop you from going. Let her do her job and move on. She works for you!

[A Treasury of Turkish Folktales for Children ...]

is a great read aloud! Don't miss it! It is from chapter 7 of SOTW 3.

[Have you ever gone camping...]

Love camping! We just returned last week from Acadia National Park in Maine for 5 nights - it was such a short time.

[What to do in Boston if one has already done]

Georges Island is really cool. It has an old fort to visit and a beach. You have to bring food, but there is a small snack shop. And, bring a flashlight to explore the old fort - parts are pitch black.

 

Did you already do Plymouth Plantation? Whale watch out of Gloucester. Franklin Zoo, top of the Prudential.

[S/O Birth Order - Did you marry the same?]

Dh is first of 2. I am last of 5!

[Since it's been about a year since I've been on the boards...]

That was a great update! Welcome to your new bundle of joy!

[If your husband is employed, does he regularly wear a tie to work?]

At my dh work many do wear ties and many don't. There is no dress code. But, one of his co-workers had always declared that one must dress there for their next position. He says dh will never move up. Dh loves his job and just laughs.

[Hannah is starting chemo]

Prayers for Hannah. Praying that her body will be healed and she meets some great new friends in the hospital!

[How's your Father's Day going?]

My dh and 2 boys took off this morning to go hiking up to stay in a hut in N.H. Just me and my dd today!

 

My boys are so pumped! So is dh!

[Would Telling God's Story work with a third and fifth grader?]

We have started the first year with our 8, 7 and 4 year old. My husband thinks it could be a bit young for the 5th grader. But, the 5th grader could be given a more challenging project to do.

[(crosspost) prayers for our dear friend FloridaLisa please]

:grouphug:

[6dd has day surgery tomorrow (Tuesday)]

:grouphug: Praying for Hannah and you!

[Nice towns within 1 hr of Boston?]

Hike Mt. Monadnock in N.H. - modest hike. Go shop along the coastal town of Rockport, MA. Go to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA.

[I need a "rigor" thread/website (i.e., kick in the butt)]

What I would consider rigorous is when on a school day I can't seem to get in any fun reading to my kids!!! Because, we have spent most of the day getting them through there daily "work". This would also include eating, bathroom breaks, some play time and some extra curricular activity we have gone to. I can not fit in as much as I would like! There just isn't enough time in the day!

[To the parents of WTM forums from a public highschooler:]

It isn't too late for you. Maybe it won't be your parents, but you can self educate yourself at this point. My husband had a similar experience, but in high school, where he went had no calculus, a teacher had the sense to hand him a book and he worked through the whole thing and ended up with a high pass on the AP exam. There is much you can do for yourself. Your junior year will say it all for you, if you desire to go to college. My husband regrets he did not read enough great literature when he was young. Read, write, and seek success for yourself. Also, try to get an internship somewhere that will help you with your interests. Good luck.

[What kind of audio setup do you have?]

My dh has set up streaming based from his Apple computer. We copy the cd onto the computer and then can play a book into the kids room or downstairs over the speakers. Each room has a small device and is hooked into their stereo. Not sure exactly how this works, but I can get more info for you.