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    Khan Academy help plz

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I just started using this with my kids. How do you access practice problems after watching videos? I know there is a master challenge but it is not related to what they are learning. Any help would be appreciated. I love the videos but if there are no practice problems for concepts learned sadly I'm going to have to find another math resource.

    Do you get fully dressed each day?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    This is pretty much what I do:

    • Comfortable clothing (100% cotton, my preference)
    • No make up (ever)
    • No jewelry (except for special occasions)
    • No perfume (or rarely)
    • Clean hair (curly, so I just let it air dry)
    • Clean body & teeth
    • No shoes in the house -- I'm not sure why. I wasn't raised in Japan, but I just agree with the "no shoes" policy. All those germs! Gross! We all take our shoes off when we come in the house, wash our hands, and (in the winter) put on slippers. So nice and comfy. :)

    This is what I do at my house too.

    Pre-K math: McRuffy, TouchMath, or other?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I have used k-2 Mcruffy Math.I used the k level with my preschool age ds and he did very well with it.I am a fan of Mcruffy.It is an easy no stress Math but in grade 2 we hit a wall.Mcruffy jumps around a lot and in previous grades it didn't bother us but in grade 2 there was just not enough practice on math facts for my dc.I found myself supplementing with free worksheets and sites.I ended up making the switch to CLE for 3rd.I highly recommend Mcruffy for k though I have no experience with pre-k.

    3rd grader struggling with comprehension/phonics?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I used Mcruffy with much success to teach my children to read. There is a supplemental phonics book that could be of use to you child. I do think it is just one of those practice makes perfect things and in time he will improve.At  that age my daughter had trouble answering comprehension questions or retelling the story. So, I just stopped asking for awhile. I picked chapter books I knew would interest her and read to her daily. Rather then ask questions I asked her to draw me a picture of the story. I let her take her time and once I saw her drawing I knew she understood. She was not able to tell me what happened in the story, the setting , sequence of events but she was drawing them. She loved this and before long she was able to narrate.

     

     

    https://www.rainbowresource.com/searchspring.php?q=mcruffy+dynamic+phonics

    Moby Max

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Anyone care to give a review of this curriculum? Someone on this board suggested it.I had never heard of it.I did placement with my kids and they seem to like it but they are used to workbooks for Math.It has been an adjustment.I'm mostly curious if this can be used as a full curriculum or just a supplement.I have only tried the Math portion so far.Any reviews of the Math and LA would be helpful.Thanks.

    Homeschooling on a budget

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    My state only requires Math, LA, and good citizenship. I am on a tight budget this year and will either use freebies or very inexpensive curriculum. This is my first year attempting to do this and it is very intimidating. My children are rising 3rd and 4th graders. What freebies and inexpensive curriculum would you use to cover your bases? I have AAS Te and I'm thinking about using The Treasure Workbooks or Pearson Scott Foresman Writing and grammar freebies to cover LA. Then just read books and use literature studies available free online. I have SOTW for history. I'm using free Science, Bible, typing and handwriting online. What am I missing? Is this enough? Oh yeah I need a free math but I am not a fan of MEP.Any suggestions for covering good citizenship?I could also use suggestion for teaching kids the writing process.I wanted to use EIW but don't know if I can.

    Freebie list for friend

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    All in one:

    http://allinonehomeschool.com/

    http://www.lessonpathways.com/

    http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/

     

    Math:

    http://xtramath.org/

    http://www.math-aids.com/

    https://www.khanacademy.org/

    http://www.mathsisfun.com/

    http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/

    https://www.ixl.com/promo?partner=bing&adGroup=roman+numerals&campaign=1676&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Math%20Terms%20-%20Phrase%20-%20US&utm_term=roman%20numerals%20worksheet

    http://www.mobymax.com/

    Bible:

    http://freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com/

    http://www.calvarycurriculum.com/

     

    Learn to Read:

    http://www.progressivephonics.com/

    http://www.soundcityreading.com/

    http://www.readingbear.org/

    http://free-phonics-worksheets.com/

    http://www.funfonix.com/

    http://www.kizphonics.com/materials/worksheets/

    http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

    Free Books:

    https://openlibrary.org/

    http://bookboard.com/

     

    Dictionary for kids:

    http://www.wordsmyth.net/

     

    Vocabulary:

    http://www.wordlywise3000.com/#continue

     

    Spelling:

    http://www.spellingcity.com/

    http://www.k12reader.com/fifth-grade-spelling-words/

     

    Book Quizzes:

    http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx

    http://gardenofpraise.com/lesson.htm

    http://www.home-schooling-haven.com/free-literature-study-guides.html

     

    Educational Games:

     

    http://sheppardsoftware.com/

    http://www.abcya.com/

    http://www.softschools.com/

     

    Science:

    http://www.thunderboltkids.co.za/

     

    Social Studies:

    http://www.mrdonn.org/index.html

    http://homeedsa.com/a-course-of-study-in-good-citizenship-lower-elementary/15/

    http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

    http://www.swedesboro-woolwich.com/domain/66

    http://sfsocialstudies.com/g4/tx/index.html

    http://www.ushistory.org/textbooks.htm

    SOTW1Resources:

    http://www.bradenbryce.com/homeschool/

    http://brendajohnston.blogspot.com/2013/01/story-of-world-volume-2-lapbook.html

    http://www.lulu.com/shop/kay-barre/sotw-i-workbook-pages-two-day-a-week-format/ebook/product-3018696.html

    http://www.museofthemorning.com/museblog/2013/the-ultimate-guide-to-resources-and-activities-for-story-of-the-world-vol-1/

    http://tendingourlordsgarden.blogspot.com/2012/05/story-of-world-timeline-cards.html

    Typing:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

    Handwriting:

    http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/

    http://www.biblestoryprintables.com/BibleCopywork.html#.VXBonmd0zmI

    http://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/printables/printablescopywork_alphabet.html

     

    Reading Comprehension:

    http://www.readworks.org/

    http://www.coreknowledge.org/

     

     

     

     

     

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    Science help please

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    It has been a tough year financially for my family and I really have to find away to cut cost.I can no longer pay for my online Science curriculum.I still feel the need to do Science.I don't just want to read books and videos.I would like an actually curriculum.Any suggestions of Science curriculum freebies that are solid and not just fluff?My children range from 1st to 5th grade.Anyone used Easy peasy all in one homeschooling for science? If so what did you think? Is it just a supplement?

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