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~Laura~

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  1. I don't have everything finalized yet but the plan for DD's 8th grad year is: Life of Fred Pre-Algebra 0-2 (with lots of supplements) Notgrass From Adam to Us Writing, Grammar and Literature will be tied into Notgrass continuing a word roots study Biology (her biggest interest, something high school level but haven't nailed down which texts to use) Old Testament Study using DH's college textbooks and a few other books we have Something for Health Something for Logic Also- Girl Scouts, 4H, Flute (private lessons and a band), Coop Classes (art & science), various sports & Youth Group
  2. Have you finished the projects that are posted on their website? We have a kit and when I had a question, they were much more responsive on their Facebook page than email. I'm following to see if you hear anything because I'd definitely be interested in using their lesson plans.
  3. Number the Stars, Maniac Magee, Phantom Tollbooth and Harry Potter. I know there were others but those are the titles that I remember. And I realize this really shows my age, lol. For free reading, that's when I first got into Robert Cormier (not something I'd recommend for that age).
  4. I have a few friends that have ordered them so I looked through them. It wasn't worth the cost for us. I chose instead to make my own kits, I chose a country or region and added crafts ideas with supplies, snacks, a few non-fiction books along with at least one fiction book and anything else I found interesting. I used a cheap plastic container and would bring out a new one each month. For around $20, I was able to provide a lot more depth than what LP offers. Putting the kits together did take some time, so if I was short on that, I can see the benefit of LP.
  5. Not a full curriculum, but I've used American Girl books as supplement to US history. Not the chapter books, the informational books. They also have an accompanying craft book and cook book. Here's the link to one of the books and here is a link to a craft book.
  6. My 6yo reads out loud once in awhile, I just remind him to read silently. His comprehension and speed seem to be consist either way, at a late 4th/early 5th level. If the silent reading interfered with comprehension, I'd work on slowly building up to longer durations of quiet reading.
  7. Advanced levels of Mr Q, available as a pdf download.
  8. We've been using AO and will continue to do so with a few subjects next year. I wasn't expecting Seth to progress so quickly so I'm using the summer to take a break and allow lots of free reading and interest led studies. These are tentative plans for Seth's 16/17 year. He's a young 2nd grader (December birthday). History/Geography and Reading/Literature based on Ambleside Year 3, modified by me Wordsmith Apprentice Easy Grammar 3 Rod & Staff Spelling 3 Life Of Fred, up to Kidneys Mr Q Earth Science Apologia Who Is God? Building Thinking Skills 1 Art Classes, Gymnastics, Swimming, AWANA
  9. I've only started to plan for Grey's seventh grade year. We've nailed down a general high school course of study so now we're going through what she needs to get ready for high school. Nothing is completely set. Social Studies/Lit- NG From Adam to Us Math- LOF Pre-A Science- BJU Grammar- Shurley Writing- Jump In Literature- ICCA/classics & MENSA list with MP guides/projects/reports Religion- Apologia Who Is God? Logic- Fallacy Detective Extras- Girl Scouts, Church Youth Group, Coop Classes, 4H, Flute/Band, Art Classes, Gymnastics, Yoga, Swimming, possibly Golf or Tennis
  10. DD will be doing Memoria Press literature guides with at least 6 different books, Heidi and The Blue Fairy Book for sure, not sure on the other four. She'll also be reading through the 20 Iowa Children's Choice Award books and reviewing them. Her social studies this year involves reading some historical fiction as well. All the books she reads, she logs with Book Adventure.
  11. A key cover made the difference when I was learning to type (and play the piano).
  12. I doubt we'll graduate any of our DC 'early'. I have the knowledge of their options based on my experience. I started taking some college classes at the local community college at age 11. HSers only need parent approval and to be dual enrolled at the PS and choose to take classes that the PS doesn't offer in order for the school to pay the college. The college also offers the option to take the final without taking the test and if they pass, you have to pay the class fee and receive credit for it. When my kids are ready, I'll have them take college classes the same way. DD may be able to get half way through an associates degree by her 17th birthday. I'm assuming my youngest will be more accelerated and may graduate high school with enough credits to also get an associates. I feel that if they're learning higher level after age 14, they should get college credit for it. I don't think I'll put anything before age 14 on their high school transcript though, unless it's something required for graduation or college admittance.
  13. What results are you wanting? The best practice I've found was dictation, except with typing instead of writing.
  14. I'm new to this stage and need some advice on language arts for next year. My DD will be 11yo this summer and most of her work will be 6th grade. My DD wants to read the ICCA book list and loves to write. The tentative plan is to use the following: Analytical Grammar Write Shop I Soaring with Spelling Memoria Press Literature Guides (4-6 for the year) Iowa Children's Choice Book List (20 Books, possibly different types of reports/projects to accompany the books or bookadventure.org) Maybe Unjournaling and Caught'ya Grammar thrown in once in awhile So, enough, too much/little? Gaps? TIA
  15. I picked up a second hand Harcourt Health textbook. It's a second grade level text but I mostly use it as an outline for ideas to teach the kids. We go more in depth when they show an interest.
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