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    3rd Grade Planning Thread 2016-2017

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    This will probably change, but here goes:

     

    Math: CLE 300 (the one thing that is definite)

     

    English: Maybe ELTL 2?????

     

    Spelling: ????

     

    Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting C (maybe)

     

    History: Beautiful Feet Early American Primary (pretty sure about this one)

     

    Science: Interest led mostly

     

    Bible: ?????

     

    I have more planning to do!

    2016-2017 7th grade plan

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    Very tentative plans:

     

    Math - CLE 700 (maybe 800 too)

     

    Grammar - Daily Grams

     

    Writing - Write Shop I (maybe)

     

    Spelling - R&S 7

     

    Literature - still working on the reading list

     

    History - Notgrass America the Beautiful

     

    Science - McHenry's The Elements

     

    Bible - Apologia Who Am I? (Maybe)

     

    Latin - Second Form Latin

     

    Still considering extras...

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    Parents of Identical Twins:

    in The Chat Board

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    I have identical twin girls. They know they look alike and think it's funny when people can't tell them apart. My mom swears they look nothing alike, but I understand how people get confused. We have family members and church members who still cannot tell them apart. They've always been within 1/2 pound of each other in weight and 1/4 inch in height. Even at birth they were the exact same weight, length, and head circumference!

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    Spelling Workout vs R&S Spelling

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    DS is entering in 6th grade and is a decent speller, but has not been taught any spelling rules. He learned completely by memorization while he was in ps (through 4th grade). I've tried AAS with him to teach him the spelling rules, but he hated it. I'm torn between Spelling Workout and R&S Spelling. I like the workbook aspect of Spelling Workout. Advice? Pros and cons?

    Reading List for Fifth Grade

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I didn't make a literature list this year for DS, but here are some things he has read.

     

    Sounder

    The Chronicles of Narnia series

    Tracker

    Shiloh (series)

    Woods Runner

    My Side of the Mountain (series)

    Gentle Ben

    Sugar Creek Gang

    Island of the Blue Dolphins

     

    Last year in PS he participated in a book club (for school) and read:

    Savvy

    Ungifted

    Trouble with Chickens

    Love, Ruby Lavender

    The Homework Machine

    Belly Up

    A Long Walk to Water

    The Tale of Despereaux

    Tuesday's at the Castle

    Inside Out and Back Again

    Greetings from Nowhere

    Jake

    Julie of the Wolves

    Smells Like Dog

    Zora and Me

    The Year of the Dog

    6th grade

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    Plans so far:

     

    Math: CLE 600

    English: R&S 5

    Spelling: Spelling Workout F

    Literature: mix of choices from MP, Sonlight, Veritas (maybe some lit guides)

    Latin: Latina Christiana

    Science: Science in the Beginning

    History: Time Travelers unit from Homeschool in the Woods (still pondering)

    Music & Art Appreciation: living literature, homemade projects, and guitar lessons

    Bible: not sure yet

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    Ditch it or stick with it?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    We have been using 1st grade McRuffy LA since August, but it's just not working for us. The girls don't mind it, but they aren't retaining any grammar rules, the reading is too easy, and the spelling words are too difficult. I hate not to use a curriculum that I spent so much money on, but I don't know that it's worth it to continue. I did buy AAS and we started that 3 weeks ago. We also use ETC daily. Should I stick out McRuffy for the remainder of the year or should I drop it? If I drop it, do I have to replace it with another 1st grade LA curriculum? Or will AAS and ETC plus daily reading be enough?

    Early onset puberty

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    When my ds went for his 8 year old check up at the Peds office, she noticed some early signs of puberty and sent us to the local children's hospital for bloodwork and x-rays.  His bloodwork came back normal, but his x-rays did show a bone age of an 11-12 year old.  Our ped said to be on the look out for other signs and to start discussing puberty with him.  Thankfully, no other signs have developed.  My girls (age 6) are already showing very early signs as well.  We've recently switched to organic milk and meats.  I'm hoping this will slow down their development.  I did not develop until a teenager, but dh was an early bloomer. 

    Were you homeschooled?

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    Nope.  DH and I both went to public school through 12th grade.  I didn't hear about homeschooling until I was in high school and my neighbor's son was supposed to start Kindergarten, but she homeschooled instead.  I never knew there was such a thing.  I also never thought I would homeschool my children, but after dealing with public school for the last 5 years I'm excited to start the homeschool journey. :hurray:

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