WahM
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I work part time and homeschool my kids. I am able to work when my hubby is home with the kids. So he goes in early I homeschool the kids then when he gets home, which is early, we eat dinner then I go to work.
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This is exactly how my DD is. My DS, not so much, not at all really! Sorry, no help still trying to figure out how to get her to try to concentrate on work more and actually get things done. Doing a couple minutes of work then having her hop or run around the house X amount of times the come back and do something else for a couple more minutes and repeate helps some in some days.
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Do you know for a fact that comparable behavior problems don't also occur in the private school? Those children live in the town, too (if it's a town personality problem, as you seem to allude), and sometimes private schools have many students who are there because of their problems succeeding in public school. Why is the private school kindergarten teacher mean? What are her students like, what is the school environment like?
From my prior posts, obviously, I don't think there's any reason for a kindergarten teacher to be mean. If she is, I'd want to know why. Is she simply not qualified, are the children particularly challenging, does she lack support from the administration...?
I agree with this. Kids are kids whether they are in public school or private. They are all in the same town and more than likely interact with each other. Private school is not some holy, perfect place where the children are all on best behavior and the teachers are picture perfect. Sometimes the private school kids can be even worse! I am a former teacher and have seen all sorts of situations, part of my decision to homeschool. If you're really passionate to homeschool, I'd really try to figure out a way to get it done,
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They are both mastery. MM is more of an Asian style, conceptual math. It is written to the student, no TM. R&S is a traditional math, teacher instruction required, I do not much else about R&S.
Just curious why are you switching from BJU?
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In the workbook all the passages and copywork are picked out. I prefer just the instructor text because I take out work from our read aloud or science or history and sneak it in that way, so it doesn't seem like a whole other subject to the kids.
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You would need the workbooks. The instructor's text is a detailed plan for four years of writing. You pick out your own passages and copywork based on what you need to look for during certain weeks.
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This is actually the way we use it. I didn't get the activity guide for a couple reasons, I wanted our bible time just to be a discussion and we do many other hands on activities during our school day.
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I just wanted to give an update. I've been reading the WRTR and really like it! It's not as intimidating as I envisioned. Now, I'm not so sure I need the RLTL that I have on the way.
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We are doing Spalding this year. I have both 4th and 6th edition, but this book was very helpful: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FKF4LK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1406406302&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40
Thank you! I will check it out.
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FLL is grammar and WWE is writing. FLL does not teach writing. It has some, very little, copy work and narration, (IMO) but no where near enough. I use FLL with WWE instructor text instead of the workbooks.
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Anabelneri, thanks that was helpful!
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How is everyone liking ELTL now that it's been out for a while and more of the levels are out? Would I be better off sticking to FLL/WWE or is this program just as good, better, worse? Is it as complete as FLL/WWE with good retention? Does it seem like it would prepare a child for a rigorous middle/high school program?
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We like BJU. It's colorful, I like all the activities and examples of how to present a new concept with hands on manipulatives as outlined in the TM, lessons are only 2 pages which is perfect for my writing phobic kids when they are young, fun theme, etc.
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We follow the WTM science recommendations. I usually plan for the whole year similar to the SOTW activity guides. I use the recommended books as my spine then plan extra reading that we have on hand, library books, experiments, supply list, video links, etc. This is for elementary only because, to me, elementary is about expose and building a love for discovery and science and I think WTM outline is agar appropriate and does a good job that. My kids, one in particular, loves anything math and science and this plan has worked out well even for her.
BTW I think it's bio in 1st, 5th, and 9th and the rest fowling that pattern a year later. You forgot chem.
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I actually like that FLL 1 is "easy" for first grade they don't need a rigorous grammar program. They actually don't really need any formal grammar in first. I find FLL perfect because it's quick, thorough, painless for the most, and retention is good.
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In the instructor's text it has a pretty good explanation on when to start. I prefer the instructor's text so I can just sneak it into our other subjects without having to add "another subject" and the explanation of the program is outstanding.
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We start once they are ready to do everything the programs call for(some reading/writing/and narration. Copywork is one of the main components of WWE IMO. My kids are usually ready for it by about 1st grade/6 yo.
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Oh good! I'm glad I picked the right to check out first!
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Reading Lists of Good Books from Curriculum Vendors (by age range or grade level)
Classical Christian Homeschooling Catalog
Reading List Websites (by age range or grade level)
The Great Books Academy - classics, by grade level
1000 Good books - good books, by age range
A Book in Time - historical fiction / non-fiction, by age range
Book Girl (K-8) - historical fiction, by grade level
Tanglewood School (K-8) - good books, by grade level (K-8)
Home's Cool - SL books in WTM 4-year cycle, by grammar/logic/rhetoric stage
Top 100 Children's Novels (gr. 3-8) good books, spanning 1900-2010
Teachers 100 Best Books - good books, by age range
Charlotte Mason Home Education: Twaddle Free Literature - good books, by grade level
Charlotte Mason Help: Books and Schedules - good books, by grade level
An Old Fashioned Education: Classic Literature - classics, by grade level
Additional Reading List Websites (NOT by age or grade)
Newberry Winner and Honor Books
Read Aloud America - annual best read aloud list
Listopia: Good Books: Children's Book Lists - good books by category; voted by web visitors
Classics for Children and Youth
Eager Reader - book lists by genre
Penny Gardener's Readable Science - list by science topic
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
Wikipedia: Classic Children's Books - children's classics by century
College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College Bound Readers - classics for high school students
Book Resources (your library may have one or more of these)
The New York Times Parents' Guide to the Best Books for Children
Yes, wonderful list! Thank you!
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Hunter, thanks for the link and your take on RLTL. Some good points you and Ellie had about the program.
It's actually the 4th edition I put on hold. They had that and the sixth edition.
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I have a copy on hold at the library. I can't wait to get to reading.
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Okay, thank you! Thanks for the tip and having the binding cut. I appreciate you looking at the sample giving your thoughts on it.
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Thank you so much for detailed information. I appreciate the help.
Science--Which do you prefer....
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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We also like the four year cycle because I'm each of those topics there is so much to learn and discover and seems quite broad that it hasn't gotten boring for us.