Writing: LTOW intro to essay with Jessica Chow Math: prep for AOPS Pre-algebra (finish Zeta, all BA 4 & 5) Grammar: Fix It! 3 Latin: finish Latin for Children A, start B maybe online? Foreign Language: Swedish continuation via after school class for expats Science: maybe cycle back to astronomy (quark chronicles something light and fun)?? Art: Artistic Pursuits 3 (with artsy younger brother) Music: piano & choir Literature: ?? He reads a lot, but I would like him to slow down and go deeper. Logic: Art of Argument, maybe online Spelling: finish AAS 7 History : Notgrass America the Beautiful, SOTW 3 & 4 Although he is extremely bright and pretty quick to learn, he is fairly resistant to school in general. This makes me question everything! I'd like him to have up to three online classes, but can't decide which would be the best for him. He is currently taking WTM Socratic Discussion and finds it mostly hateful. [emoji45] it seemed like most kids loved that class, he is just struggling a bit with the technology, orderliness and, ahem, reading the question and following through. I think art of argument could be more effective and fun with a group of peers. And Latin is getting difficult, so more support would be welcome for me, but I don't want to overwhelm him, either, or waste a bunch of $$ on tuition.

What is your favorite method to purchase SOTW audio files? I tried using library cds once, but they didn't have any titles and came into iTunes with zero (negative, really it remains a complete disaster) organization. Next I purchased volume one directly from Peace Hill Press. I ultimately found success, but not with out a serious amount of difficulty and frustration. (This was in summer 2015, if that matters at all. Maybe that issue is better now?) I'd love to finish up with the other volumes, please share your favorite way to download. I really wish it was on audible. Easy Peasy. Ultimately, I'd like to download direct into iTunes or audible on my ipad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thank you for the ideas, robber barons search returned better results. We will be somewhat close to Biltmore on our way north in March, (we are a bit migratory) so I'll encourage that as a field trip[emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi, my 7th grader is intent to study NOTHING BUT (!!![emoji23]!!!) Tycoons (Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, & JP Morgan). So far he has: Watched "The Men Who Built America" twice, read almost everything in our very well stocked town library (he skipped a couple that were clearly aimed at adults, and were quite dry), and researched online extensively. I was trying to get him interested in American history (Notgrass) for next year, and we couldn't find much about the Tycoons. He seemed open to their high school level, but I feel like we should hold off on that until we cycle back when he is in 10th. Any ideas? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

When do you want him to start? BA 2 is scheduled to start publishing. This summer, I think, for A. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My guy is also in level 2 (step 4) in first grade. I have no idea if I'm to soft on him, but I want to keep it fun. I don't worry about his handwriting too much. He starts some letters at the bottom, frequently forms letters backwards and size is inconsistent, to say the least[emoji3] we have been going really slowly with spelling, and I let him write on the white board, or spell it back to me orally. I tried shaving cream in a ziplock bag once, too. And his favorite is cursive on the shower door! I think he gets bored writing on a line...he is rather artistic. I would just keep going with AAS, keep it light and fun, and try not to correct him too much. [emoji253] Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

Thanks! Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

Thanks for this. What's the benefit of being a member? I just discovered it, and both my boys are obsessed! Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

While our local library is excellent, their digital library is smaller than I'd like. I'm looking to expand our options for borrowing kindle books. Does anyone know of any national libraries I could utilize? Somehow I feel there ought to be one, or at least free city libraries? I'm in the outskirts of NYC, if that matters at all. Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

Thanks, Madteaparty. We are in SW Connecticut, so while they look great, those two are a bit of a daily slog. Last year they went to Two Coyotes --about an hour drive each way--and all that sitting in the car had me at the chiropractor for the rest of the summer. May dad used to summer at Mohonk, so I have some nostalgia there. I'm really going back and forth on FWF. on the one hand, I love that they will get exposure to so many different activities that we wouldn't do in our homeschool. It seems like a great way to figure out what you (the child) like. On the other hand, the $$$ is really a lot. I could find plenty of other options (basic camp activities) for 1/3 the cost. I guess I just have to decide if it is worth it for my boys to hone in on some of their musical talent. The eldest is currently planning to go to either Cambridge or Oxford in music (choral/piano/organ). So, if he likes FWF, I'm sure it could help him, and look good on his transcripts. Hmmm[emoji857] Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

We have been considering French Woods Festival. It's only a couple of hours from us. I grew up in northern Michigan and interlochen is great. Im worried that my boys, despite having strong musical interests, are not "performers" enough for FWF. My little guy will only be seven, and three weeks sleep away seems like a long time for him. My other guy is really into botany and I wonder if he wouldn't like something more out in nature. And, FVF feels a bit much, if you know what I mean.... I'd love to hear if anyone loves a summer camp in ny/ct/mass area. I'm definitely feeling like we need some time apart -- as homeschoolers we never get a chance for "absence makes the heart grow fonder " Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

I find cutting out the grammar cards tedious (same with vocabulary in IEW history based lessons) I think it's easier to print them on cardstock at home. I laminated them, now they're ready for my next child (5 years apart, so I can't combine their lessons). But in general, I really love Fix-it! It manages to not make grammar (which I am wont to skip altogether) too tedious. Spirit is in a state of grace forever. Your reality is only spirit. Therefore you are in a state of grace forever.

Yes, I have all of level 3. Thanks for that tip, I will read ahead of him... Games are good, yes. Unfortunately, he has developed resistance to most things deemed educational. [emoji849] there were lots of screens under the tree [emoji319]this year. In trying to figure out the appropriate limits, we are currently doing 1/2 hour kindle reading, 1/2 hour iPad apps (mostly somewhat educational) and then 1/2 hour free computer time if school and chores are complete. He actually refers to the "free" time as "twaddley" time!! And, all he really wants are mind numbing games. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thank you, Lori D I was definitely planning to have him work through ALL levels of BA, it's just been slower than expected. Some of the concepts have been quite new to him, and he sat struggling/getting mad instead of telling me. So, I'm planning to work through it with him, more at his side. I am also considering cherry picking a few of the most relevant lessons from Zeta for him. Your yearly plan eases my self inflicted (ha! Isn't that the way it always is!?) pressure -- as I was thinking of getting him through Calculus in grade 12 (he wants to go to Oxford or Cambridge in music). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Funny, I was typing a similar post at the same time...I'm thinkng of dropping Zeta to fill in with Beast Academy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi all, I'm planning to start my son in pre algebra next year with AoPS. He is currently half way through Zeta (decimals and percents). I've been having him slowly work through BA on top of the regular MUS lesson, but it's getting a bit much, especially when he encounters something in BA that is new to him. So, it's going rather slowly, and he is only just finishing up 3a. I'm thinking I may let him drop MUS to fill in some areas. BA just looks at things so differently, and I love it. Basically, I'm looking for input on this idea. Crazy? Good? Meh? He is in 6th and doesn't mind MUS, but tends to beat himself up over errors, and has a general attitude of resistance. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My "I hate school" boy doesn't mind, possibly likes, Fix-It from IEW. He also loves CC Essentials. But possibly because I really dislike it and require nothing of him other than not disrupting the class much. Reverse psychology at work[emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks. I tend to not lug the big book around, but highlights in kindle are not as in your face as a post it ... I have one moving into logic stage (6th grade this year), and one in grammar (1st). So I'm back in the book this year prepping/freaking myself out/getting excited for the next phase. [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, I'm trying to justify purchasing the new edition. I have the 3rd edition in hardcover. And I can get the kindle version (3rd ed) from the library, pretty much any time I need it, and it keeps my highlights. I'm trying to figure out if I should buy the 4th edition and, if so, which format. Any opinions? I am never upset for the reason I think.

Thanks, Annie. Good idea to nibble rather than gobble[emoji106] and, thanks for the support that I am not out of my mind I am never upset for the reason I think.

Hi, we are starting Essentials (and foundations) and I am having a pang of regret. We did it last year....but I really didn't like it. I felt like it pushed through IEW too fast, and the grammar was force fed. My son, however, loved it and begged for another year. I struggled with the grammar portion, so I "let go" a lot with him, and didn't require much. Hence, he didn't fill in many charts, but he retained quite a bit, despite lack of follow through at home. I love IEW, and would do that anyhow, just at a slower, gentler pace. I was thinking of having him do Fix-it Robin Hood (we did Nose Tree in 4th grade before we started Essentials....this year is 6th) in lieu of EEL grammar at home. We have started it in advance, and are on week three. Is this stupid of me? Should I just buck up and learn the grammar process myself? He also really wants to do Challenge, but I have been reading the WTM, and feel there are so many more interesting ways to do the logic stage. Apologetics is not a high priority for me, but I'm really excited to learn logic along with him. Thanks for listening....I'm experiencing a lot of resistance and love/hate with CC[emoji848] I am never upset for the reason I think.

Pretty well....he manages most picture books, so long as he feels like reading vs just perusing[emoji6] he tells people he is reading Heidi, but he only read the first few pages on his own. Is there a way to test ones this little? I give my eldest online comprehension tests once or twice a year, but he is way ahead (ahem....probably has passed the teacher already!) should I have a Socratic discussion with him (1st grader) to test his comprehension? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks, ByGrace. I didn't teach my oldest to read, he has just worked through AAS, so this is newish territory for me. What phonics would you recommend? (I have OPGTTR, ETC online & workbooks and PAL from IEW--but haven't loved any of them) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This Survive series is pretty good Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 1: The Digestive System https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593274718/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QLHXxb1YYVDTJ And we are enjoying Quark Chronicles--but it is just text, Survive! Series is graphic Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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