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  1. I feel your pain, have you heard of Words Their Way. I know several homeschool mamas who are having great success with it. I have looked at their books and the word families actually make sense unlike spelling power etc I would try it but my dd loves sequential spelling so after 4 curriculum we're sticking with it ...for now. Good Luck!
  2. Thanks for sharing! These are great links! These are the ones I have been eying for while. http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Classical+Education+Timeline+Set/008667/d878e76103e84ce628577186?subject=14&category=8553
  3. Those were the two choices we were down to. This may sound weird but for me the final deciding factor was that RSO all came in one. I loved the IDEA of the books that NOEO used but my kids are such voracious readers that they would have moved heaven and earth to just sit and read them. Thus when it was time to "teach" they wouldn't necessarily be where I needed them. We do buy a TON of sciency/non-fiction for just that purpose at homeschool booksales, thrift stores etc. I do like RSO quite a bit. We are doing the Life Science (level 1) Because we live in Vermont and it's cold and snowy a lot of the year we will be doing a bit over the summer because of plant life etc. It's pretty much laid out with a page you read together ( the text. 1 or 2 ages at most) and then a lab sheet . So it's pretty hands on. Also because I have a 6 and 7 year old and it comes in a binder I just photo copy off the lab sheet for each. I even give one to my 4 year old just so he feels included :) My husband teaches biology at the local state college and he seems to think it's good so that makes me feel good too. For us, it covers the formal science teaching quite nicely but we also live a pretty sciency lifestyle. My kids take turns every week going to class with my husband. We do a lot of plant identification, birding etc and we farm full time with 5 acres of organic vegetables, greenhouses, cows, pigs chickens etc. If we didn't do all of that too I would make sure to include everyday science type discussions in addition to RSO. To more formally answer you question. It does not have a lot of repetition. The writing is all within the lab sheets. Hope that Helps!
  4. Have you used Spelling Power? Did you like it? Hate it? Most importantly, did it help your DC become a better speller? I am torn between Spelling Power, R&S spelling and Sequential Spelling, DD will be starting 3rd grade. After experiences with Spelling Workout and Steck-Vaughn Spelling I realized I couldn't stand busy work in spelling. So we gave up for about a year and now it's time to get going! She reads at abut a 9th grade reading level.
  5. I recently attended the Tutor training at the practicum and found it to be very helpful. I encourage you to go I you can.
  6. Ambleside online has some great reading lists. We really enjoy a lot of them as read-alouds! www.amblesideonline.org
  7. Saw this posted on FB in response to this article. Thought it was interesting to see the other side if you will. This article is by couple of French doctors who specialize in ADHD. http://www.touchbriefings.com/pdf/3107/cortese.pdf
  8. We are pretty basic. I used Phonics Pathways and LOVED it. Combined with whatever easy readers I can get my hands on, usually from the library, homeschool book sale, thrift store, online. My 7 year old reads at an 8th grade + reading level now and most often a chapter book a day.
  9. I was thinking of this all night. I agree with Hunter, you really can't "fix" anything in a week. About the boredom stuff. Who know what she's going through but I would take a page from "How to talk so kids will listen, how to listen so kids will talk" When she says she is bored try acknowledging that feeling. Maybe something lie this. " I'm bored" " Hmmm, it sounds like this isn't too interesting to you." Then maybe follow up with "What would be interesting to you?" Then you could just gently change subjects or maybe some of the times you could acknowledge that " oh yeah doing that would be really fun, I could see why you'd like that. That's not something we can do today but what a great idea!" I don't personally always manage to talk to my kids in this way, I'm often much more strict or firm. But I find sometimes when things just seem a little off. Lots of whining, or we've been on the go too much, their little hearts really respond to these kinds of conversations. Remember what a blessing it is for that mom to know that her daughter is being cared for and loved. If you have the time and energy it's possible once they start to pull it together they made need more of your support. One last thing. At our house any time the kids would have to go to someone's house chances are, they won't have socks and if they do, I'm sure they won't be matching! ;) Good Luck!
  10. I could handle the looks of this one in all black. It looks one of the most practical and durable bags ever seen! Okay, I'm stopping now! :) http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/34014?feat=847-GN1&page=sportsman-s-accessory-bag
  11. A busy homeschool mom of four had this bag at gymnastics last week, when I complemented her on it she said she had just snagged it at Target! It looked pretty good sized http://www.target.com/p/merona-hobo-bag-tan-natural/-/A-14395313#prodSlot=medium_2_9
  12. I love my little Timbuktu purse, my husband covets it often. I can pack a lot in it! I got mine from Sierra Trading Post. They have a nice selection usually. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/totes-and-messenger-bags~d~232/ I also have an LLBean heavy duty canvas tote with zip top, mine has side pockets all around. Of course now that you have me looking the Leather LLBean tote looks fab! http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/677?nav=ln-50&page=tote-bags http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/76941?feat=677-GN1&page=adventure-tote-ii or this one! http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/70673?feat=76941-ppxs&dds=yMy husband has a Case Logic briefcase which I often use when I have the lap top, it has lots of pockets, space I think he got it at staples.
  13. I have the first grade of Waldorf essentials, it has a lot of good info in it. It takes you through the whole alphabet with stories and numbers and order of operatins roman numeral, form drwaing etc. We aren't strictly Waldorf, much more classical, but I to have always been drawn to it. My kids however LOVE it. They go to a Waldorf Preschool once a week and even my 7 year old begs to go( She reads at 10th grade reading level) They love the circle time, the crafts, everything about it. Also we have a few friends who homeschool exclusively waldorf and whenever we get together for festivals etc my kids LOVE the stories, the songs etc. Another book I would highly recommend besides the one preiously mentioned is The Children's Year. My kids have done lots of projects from it and love them. lots of sewing and paper folding etc mixed in with songs and stories for the seasons. Also the yahoo groups are great as is youtube ( for mom to learn form drawing, wet on wet watercolor etc) http://www.amazon.com/The-Childrens-Year-Seasonal-Festivals/dp/1903458595
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