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  1. I'm seeking a spelling resource for my third grader. In my google search I found some good reviews of Simply Spelling, but I can't find it anywhere for sale. Does anyone know where if it is still available? Thanks.
  2. My 9yo son loves science. He already has a quality microscope, the largest Snap Circuits set we could find, and a sizeable collection of fossils. My mom is giving him several experiment kits and some new prepared slides for Christmas. The only thing he has really asked for from us this year is Lego building kits, so we purchased a couple, but he and his sister already have so many Lego blocks. They do play with them, but I just don't think they need many more, as they have plenty to use. I am confident that his 11yo sister would be good with the Lego robotics. She is organized, loves projects, has good planning skills and is patient. I'm just wondering if it would be something good for a 9yo as well. I know the websites say for ages 10 and up, but I'm wondering what your experience has been? Is it something a 9yo could use and enjoy, if parents and/or older sibling were also involved, or are you inclined to believe it would be frustrating or overwhelming for a third-grader? Also, is it something that your children have used repeatedly over time, or did it have a short-lived appeal? His dream gift would be an electron microscope, but he knows that they are prohibitively expensive. Thanks for any feedback. Terri p.s This is my first post on the new, spiffed-up site. I used to hang out on these forums everyday, several times a day, but I haven't been around for awhile. I was shocked when I popped in and saw the change. My daughter is attending public school for her third year in a row and really enjoys it (other than having to get up so early in the morning!) She is doing great there. I am still homeschooling my son, but I just don't have the time to hang out here like I used to. I often think of you guys, though!
  3. I want to begin teaching my ds9 Spanish. I majored in Spanish in college, so I have a strong understanding of the grammar and vocabulary. I'm not great at figuring out where to start or teaching something without a curriculum, though. So I'm searching for something to give me a starting place. Can anyone tell me what you thought of K12's Spanish and give me an idea of what it entails. If you didn't like it, what else would you recommend? Thanks!
  4. You know, she never really has been into horses, although she has had some good friends who really were. Thanks for the suggestions! She does like dog books, for some reason.
  5. I know we got it from the public library sometime over the last year, but I can't recall if she actually read it. I'll have to check with her. Thanks for the suggestion!
  6. :iagree:She and I both loved these books. We are eagerly anticipating the next one.
  7. Hi. What books would you recommend for an 11-year-old girl who likes books in verse and enjoys short chapters? She has read a lot of the classics and I'm running out of ideas. Some books she has read recently and liked are Because of Mr. Terupt, Inside Out and Back Again, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Thanks for any suggestions!
  8. We used Singapore along with Miquon with dd when she was in K5 and first grade, but it just never really worked for us. Then I bought Righstart Math and it was wonderful for us. I would highly recommend it.
  9. His handwriting is really good when he takes his time. He detest writing, though. He doesn't mind it when he chooses to do it on his own, (writing stories about our dog over the summer, or writing down lists of items he wants to add to his rock collection, etc.). He really resists it in school, though.
  10. I actually used Getty-Dubay Italic for print and Abeka for cursive with my dd11. She has the prettiest handwriting. She is in public school now. I have used Handwriting Without Tears with ds8 for printing, but I just don't like their cursive. I actually just went to the Abeka website to look for their writing book that teaches cursive. I think we will try it. It is the only Abeka resource we have ever used, but it worked so well for dd.
  11. Do you do cursive and print, or just one? What curriculum do you use?
  12. I need ideas for a writing curriculm and spelling resources for my third grade son. We are using MCT Language arts for grammar, poetry, vocabulary. I have used All About Spelling and Writing With Ease in the past with my older child, but I'm not sure they are what my son needs. He really dislikes writing, but he is pretty good at it when I can get him to do it. He has a very difficult time memorizing spelling words just for the sake of memorizing, but he remembers words that he wants to learn to spell. He can spell words that are phonetic. Any ideas? Thanks, Terri
  13. I needed somewhere to say: I just ordered Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts program for my third grader, and I'm so excited! Woohoo! My dd went to public school in fourth grade, right after I had discovered MCT, so we never had the opportunity to use it together. Although, interestingly her gifted magnet class did use some elements of the program. Last year my ds and I tried using a virtual academy for the first time ever, and it really cramped our style. So, I am so excited to be back to our style of homeschooling this year, and I can't wait to get our MCT curriculum. Thanks for listening and understanding!
  14. If we had the room for a mudroom in our house or the money to build a mudroom on just lying around I wouldn't be looking for other solutions!:001_smile:
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