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  1. Would you guys suggest anything prior to MCT Language Arts for writing? What I mean here is something very basic that will drive home all of the essentials of writing sentences (punctuation, capitalization, etc)? I did read the Well Trained Mind. I am just trying to modify things. We initially started First Language Lessons but it is difficult given that I have kids all over the place (the eldest is disabled). The repetition got a lot of eye rolls but perhaps we should have stuck with it longer. Did anyone find the Writing With Ease copywork to be excessive or helpful? My main worry is that we won't get to the basics of writing. Also, how do all of you feel about the spelling programs? I didn't find any consensus on what was considered the "best" program for capable spellers. I would prefer that it include a strong vocabulary component. Thanks.
  2. Hi, Thanks for the suggestions. With Visualizing and Verbalizing, I went here (http://www.ganderpub...erbalizing.html). Would the workbooks and teachers manual (one for ALL workbooks?) be good enough or do we need other things to supplement this? I saw the huge kit but wasn't sure that if we would need to buy all of that. I think that we would need to start at the lowest level and move up. What exactly would we need from the McCall-Crabbs books (http://www.spalding.org/store/mccall.php)? Just start at the bottom and move up? Did anyone find a particular math curriculum helpful? He can memorize everything and even understand algorithms enough to use them but then will have trouble with a relatively simple subtraction word problem. Thanks again for the many suggestions.
  3. I've recently been awarded custody of my 12 year old son. He has been enrolled in a public school with an IEP. He has an aide and has spent a good portion of the day in a resource room. He is verbal but struggles in areas that do not involve rote memorization. He can spell and read well (i.e. read the words) but struggles mightily with reading comprehension and understanding. In terms of reading comprehension, I have to find extremely short books (Kindergarten/1st grade level) that he can almost memorize. When he reads longer books, he cannot really tell me too much about them. Similarly, in terms of math, he has memorized various algorithms and knows basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but struggles to solve word problems unless the rest of the page almost dictates the particular skill to use. He can write but needs help there too. In terms of background, the only help that my son has received for several years has been at school and the time that he has spent with me (weekends mostly) in the past. He does have a great deal of trouble focusing and tends to get frustrated easily. I would just like to make sure that he is able to reach his potential. With all that in mind, does anyone know of any good curricular materials for children like mine? I tend to favor secular materials but I would not mind religious ones either for him. He actually enjoys religion so it would probably be a plus for him. I am thinking about the following: Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Writing, Penmanship and Spelling), Math, Science and Social Studies. Does anyone have any curriculum recommendations or know of any good resources that I could investigate? If further information is needed, please feel free to ask. I would be happy to mix and match. I know that each publisher probably has strengths and weaknesses. Thanks
  4. I've recently been awarded custody of my 12 year old son. He has been enrolled in a public school with an IEP. He has an aide and has spent a good portion of the day in a resource room. He is verbal but struggles in areas that do not involve rote memorization. He can spell and read well (i.e. read the words) but struggles mightily with reading comprehension and understanding. In terms of reading comprehension, I have to find extremely short books (Kindergarten/1st grade level) that he can almost memorize. When he reads longer books, he cannot really tell me too much about them. Similarly, in terms of math, he has memorized various algorithms and knows basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but struggles to solve word problems unless the rest of the page almost dictates the particular skill to use. He can write but needs help there too. In terms of background, the only help that my son has received for several years has been at school and the time that he has spent with me (weekends mostly) in the past. He does have a great deal of trouble focusing and tends to get frustrated easily. I would just like to make sure that he is able to reach his potential. With all that in mind, does anyone know of any good curricular materials for children like mine? I tend to favor secular materials but I would not mind religious ones either for him. He actually enjoys religion so it would probably be a plus for him. I am thinking about the following: Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Writing, Penmanship and Spelling), Math, Science and Social Studies. Does anyone have any curriculum recommendations or know of any good resources that I could investigate? If further information is needed, please feel free to ask. I would be happy to mix and match. I know that each publisher probably has strengths and weaknesses. Thanks.
  5. Hi, I was looking for general curriculum suggestions for an 8 and 10 year old. Both have been identified as gifted but don't have too much interest in school (right now). They've recently moved in with me and I want to be able to better direct their education. So, one crucial element as far as I am concerned is that they will find the material somewhat interesting. I am thinking about the following: Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Writing, Penmanship and Spelling), Math, Science and Social Studies. Does anyone have any curriculum recommendations or know of any good resources that I could investigate? The school that they attended in the past didn't eplicitly teach grammar. As their teachers told me, it was just sort of "built in" to the reading selections. In other words, they know next to nothing. This is very important to me. I have heard about Rod and Staff as well as MCT (I don't have an unlimited budget but I will do my best). Are there other options that are good? Those are the only two that many seemed to favor. What about Reading, Writing and Spelling? I would really like quality books in those areas as well. They both excel in math. I know about a few publishers like Saxon and Singapore math. The older child wants to work ahead, so hopefully there would be some suggestions about what to do after the normal 5th and 6th grade levels. The one area that I've had little luck finding good information on is the area of science. The 10 year old really enjoys engineering-type things, so this could be pretty broad. I know that this probably isn't a normal question on here but has anyone had any luck finding a good book (and language) to learn programming for kids? I would favor secular materials in this area. I would like my children to all have a good grasp on the history of Western Civilization. Where would you start here? I am talking about social studies in particular but I wouldn't mind reading these works in other areas as well if there is an integrated curriculum. They have learned nothing in school about this and I find this particularly irritating. if I've done a bad job searching the forum, feel free to just link topics. Thanks for any help.
  6. I think that I posted in the wrong section. Sorry.
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