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I had a really hard time using Right Start for me. I am such a "need to see it on paper" person. After about 12 lessons though I "got" it. We LOVE Right Start. My kids want to do math all the time. I am using Right Start A with my 4 year old and 6 year old right now. My 6 year old has not done math in the past so I wanted to make sure she had a good base and I have not regretted it.
Oh and I got my set used here in the For Sale section. I got the book and manipulatives from two different sellers.
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I love reading everyone's updates. We just finished our first Official week. http://schoolofmonkeys.blogspot.com/
This week was mainly posts on schedules for the family. We did not start our science (other than Magic School Bus) but plan on doing so this next weeK. I got the rest of my anatomy stuff in today! YIPEE.
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1. Used homeschool material sites/forums (like the for sale section here)
2. Paperback swap
3. Ebay
4. Amazon
5. RR
6. CBD
For manipulatives, games etc I buy used or use
Learning Resources (sales are great)
Amazon
I also manage a 2x a year consignment sale and scout out great deals for our school there.
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My son is that way, too, except he wouldn't even eat the watermelon. He may have eaten some of the chips, but no salsa. Since I know he's so picky, I make sure he eats before he leaves home and if he's going to be gone for a while, I provide food for him.
I think it was rude for the girl to ask for something other than what was offered. I hope that my kids wouldn't do that.
My son is in therapy for sensory issues and would be the same. The good thing is that we FINALLY have gotten him to eat some fruit. So he would have eaten that. I always send snacks with him if he goes to a friends though so the "rude" issue does not come up. Depending on the day he may have regressed and only want the 3 staples he will eat.
My daughters ... would eat everything you offered and want more. They are my piggy's
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It teaches handwriting, grammar, punctuation, good sentence form, and spelling, from masters of English.
I use it for all the above and then to reinforce a concept. Right now we are doing memory verses each week so I use copywork in order to help memorize.
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Leave them in. The only one's my daughter takes out are those with maps that she has to cut out parts or glue.
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My kids are the age of yours and we just alternate subjects. I have two LONG days (5 hours of work for 6 year old), one day that is just fun stuff like art, pe, spanish, music, public speaking and bible and then two days that are lighter independent study with Theater thrown in (because I work at a Mothers day out those two days and my younger two attend with me).
My kids LOVE art and music so I do throw it end at the end of days when we get done early. I also throw in a bunch of games in order to "teach". This way they don't see it as work. It is HARD to find a good balance. I am still working at it. I like to be done by 1:00 on my longer days so that we can do whatever. I usually have to type up a months of lesson plans in order to do this though. I do just have to tell myself to stop at 1:00 (on our long days) no matter what.
Those that only do 2 hours of school for a first grader ... I have NO clue how they do it. We do a ton of readings so that may be why it takes us longer. I don't know.
Good LUCK and try to remember to have fun.
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I usually read two short books a day, one history book a day and then chapters out of our story of the week and bible reading each day. It ends up being about 2-3 hours split up over the day. My kids still require my help when reading on their own so I feel like all I am doing is reading ... instructions, lesson plans, books ....
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I have a "project drawer in our dresser (we have drawers for each subject). I keep extra file folders, paper, markers, library pockets and anything else they may need for the lapbooks in this drawer. I also keep the items for the lapbook we are currently working on (or if more than one all of them) in this drawer. Once done I plan on putting them in a binder (like described above). We should finish our first one this week and then we have a Continent one (for Asia) we should be finishing soon.
I usually have three "project" periods a week scheduled for the kids to work on lapbooks or any other project we may be working on that week. That way they can just sit and create.
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Thanks for posting!
We are doing Anatomy this year and being new to homeschooling we really did not have much hands on stuff.
I ended up buying these two things and can't wait to get it!
Spectacular Science Human Body Kit (reg 299.99 for $71)
Anatomy Apron (reg 29.99 for $11)
plus the cuisinart Rods!
I can't wait to get everything
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We just use the workbooks, Teacher book, chalk board's and little chalk. We "create" letters with straws and playdo (if curved parts). My kids really enjoy this part of each day.
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Since I am newer to homeschooling we don't have as much curriculum. I store what we are using all in one area sorted by subject. What we are not using daily I put on shelves sorted by subject.
I have started pulling some stuff for my 4 year old tha is shelved from my 6 year old and I know exactly where it is since it is sorted by subject.
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I want this SOOOO bad but am going to hold off until all three of mine can do it together. I am itching to buy it now though
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I use Homeschool Skedtrack (online and free) for ours. I LOVE it so far. I usually enter a few weeks or a month at a time (due to time) and if we get behind or ahead I adjust it online. Pretty easy. The only thing I don't like is that the lowest "grade" is Kinder and I don't really put my kids at a grade level. I just put my youngest as a kinder (she just does play work), my son as a kinder and my oldest as 1st grade so I could enter work into it.
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1986 Buick Lasabre 69000 (not a typo my great grandma is the original owner and just never drove)
2007 Kia (not sure on name it is a smaller car) 20,000 miles
1999 Ford Windstar 134000 miles
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My kids just tell everyone they are homeschooled. I do have "School of Monkeys" on my blog though. I guess that COULD be our name, it definitly fits. :lol:
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My daughter does not read on her own yet. She will bring a book to read to me but will not try to sit down on her own and read yet. We are still working on phonics though. I think once she gets a little better at it she will do it on her own. She does like to play phonics games and does bring me books several times a day. I figure reading on her own will come when she is ready.
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I make books for the family every Christmas and normally use Shutterfly. We have been happy with them and it is pretty easy to use. Definitly google for coupon codes. They usually have some out.
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My kids enjoyed the headsprout trial and then we tried click n kids. We bought click in kids and they quickly lost interest. I would go with headstart or the Reading eggs (I am going to look into it) trial and see what they like the most.
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I found a book/workbook today at our half price book store that has pretty much all of what you are looking for. It shows all the maps, has the rivers, etc as well as longitude, latitude etc. I provided the table of contents below. It was only $6.00 there but normally is $14.95.
It is The Complete Book of Maps and Geography, by McGraw Hill.
I plan on using this with my 6 year old probably over a couple of years (so that we can spend time on each state). It says it is for grades 3-6 but I think it starts off simple enough for my 6 year old to be able to understand and complete.
http://www.homeschoolfcgs.com/product_info.php/products_id/928327
The above is a link to it from a google search.
Section 1:Introduction to Maps and Map Skills
It starts with floor plans, then goes to Map Keys, Map routes, Compasses, City/State/National Maps, Map Scales and Population Maps
Section 2: United States Geography
Introduction to the US and States
Boundaries and Rivers
Kinds of Maps
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Product Maps
Climate Maps
Section 3: United States Regions
Pacific States
Mountain States
North Central States
South Central States
Midwest States
Northeastern States
Southeastern States
Section 4:North and South America
Intro to North and South America
Canada
Mexico
Central America
South America
Section 5: Grid Maps
Section 6:
Global Geography
The Globe
Continents and Oceans
Hemispheres
Meridians of Longitude
Lines of Latitude
Latitude and Longitude
Time Zones
Maps and Geography Review Sheets
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I always just ask the local pizza places when I go if I can buy some from them for school use (I use them to store stuff in as well) and they usually just give me some. I always offer to pay.
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I am doing year round because that is what works for us. We do take three to four week "breaks" twice a year and then take time off as needed the rest of the year.
My kids are young though and I have found that my oldest thrives on being taught. She wakes up every morning and asks me what we are learning today. I have always been the same way.
With my son he just sits in when he wants. I don't push anything with him at this point because he is still young.
My kids play outside, ride bikes, swim etc 9 months out of the year. In the summer they PREFER to be indoors because it is so hot here. Our breaks fall usually in the fall and spring when the weather is cooler.
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We do year round.
We take about 4 weeks off in the spring and late summer because of my work schedule (I manage a 2x a year consignment sale). During those 4 weeks we still work on things but don't have a "set schedule". I try to have more outside the home activities during this time for them.
The rest of the year we work 4 -5 days a week with a week off in June (we do a camp that week), July (drive to visit family so learn on the road), a week off in November, 2 weeks off in December.
My kids don't usually notice the break because during that time we are so busy with other things that there is no real down time for them.
Can anyone reccomend stories to go along with Body study?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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My kids REALLY wanted to study the human body this year and I am looking for some books to go along with it.
We have Play and Find out about the Human Body by Janice Van Cleave
and have The human body for every kid on hold at the library to check out (for few more experiments).
I also have a Flip Chart of the body that shows the different systems, parts etc.
We have lots of board games and puzzles but I still would like some fun books to add along with it and maybe a coloring book.
Any suggestions?