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  1. Math in K-12 is divided into 2 parts, arithmetic and higher math. A child needs a solid background in arithmetic before beginning higher math. However, the order in which arithmetic in taught isn't a big issue when starting Algebra. Many programs change as they switch gears from arithmetic to higher math. It's also a natural switching point. So, I suggest that you stick with Abeka Math since your son is thriving with the program. Once you're finished with arithmetic you can look around and see what higher math program will suit your needs best at that time. :)
  2. Here's my current plans Saxon 87, possibly using Life of Fred: Fractions with it. Latin's Not So Tough 4 Elementary Greek 1 or 2, depending upon how quickly ds progresses Classical Writing Homer B Growing with Grammar 6 Biblioplan with WTM logic suggestions Noeo Biology 2, with extra writing PE: Swimming and Karate I'm tempted to add Lightning Literature 7 and Traditional Logic.... :confused: but I want lots of free time to explore also before we hit the rigors of high school.
  3. I prefer the e-book because I don't feel guilty about marking it up with changes and commentary. :)
  4. Not much to say. Discovered TWTM shortly after my oldest turned 4. It was just what I was looking for in a homeschool curriculum. 7 years later, I've found myself somewhere between TWTM, LCC, and a self-teaching curriculum. Have a wonderful dh, 4 lively children, and a dog. :D
  5. Personally, I do both. I will sit next to my child while they are cyphering so I can nag 'em to death. :p I also stop my child when it is apparent that he's maxed out and starting to make stupid mistakes. :eek:
  6. Well, I have 4 children sorta in the same age range as your 3 younger children. They're 11, 10, 8, and 5. My plan is to do Biblioplan with my children for history. It uses SOTW, Kingfisher, and Usborne along with other books. I'll also use Noeo Biology 2. It's for ages 9-12, or grades 4-6. My thought is to simply let my 5 yo listen in and not ask much of him. I'll have my 11 yo do extra writing in both history and science. Another thought is to use the SOTW as your base for history. Have your 11 yo read from Kingfisher, library books, and from the WTM 6th grade reading list (Medieval). Your 11 yo can also write narrations about history as recommended in Classical Writing. Best of luck! :)
  7. My mom used to make coffee cake, put it in the fridge and cook it in the morning. It always tasted wonderful. :)
  8. Thanks, HomeOnTheranch. Once I realized I was so close, I just couldn't resist! Guess I don't have an excuse for avoiding dishes now, do I? :eek:
  9. :) If she replies to us, she'll do it. (This is a great way of avoiding dishes!!)
  10. I think you only have one or two more posts before you're a larvae, Lorna. :)
  11. My dh want to know how many posts we need to become a queen bee! :rolleyes:
  12. I start when the child is printing comfortably. My goal is to require cursive only by 4th grade, so my third graders spend quite a bit of time working on their cursive handwriting. It doesn't make me a popular mom. :p
  13. Math: Saxon 54 Latin: Latin's Not So Tough 2 Writing: Classical Writing A Grammar: Growing with Grammar 4 Spelling: Spelling Power History, Literature, Geography, with Fine Arts thrown in: Biblioplan Science: Noeo Biology 2 PE: Karate & Swimming
  14. Math: Saxon 65 Latin: Latin's Not So Tough 3 Writing: Classical Writing Aesop B Grammar: Growing with Grammar 5 Spelling: Spelling Power History, Literature, Geography w/ Fine Arts thrown in: Biblioplan Medieval Science: Noeo Biology 2 PE: Karate and Swimming
  15. I'm using it with older children (3rd, 4th, and 5th/6th), and we're enjoying it. It's very gentle for my children though. There are a few books, spines, that you will need to purchase. The books are used as the backbone for either Earth Science or Astronomy. The course is divided into topics which come with a list of recommended books to read, projects, videos, webpages. Also, each topic has a suggestion of a topic for older students to research. I check out many of the recommended books, and look for Bill Nye videos on the topic to watch. All in all, it has been an enjoyable year of science. I really think the course is what you make of it. If you do the minimum, you'll have a relaxed year of science. If you check out tons of books, vidoes, do read alouds, and complete most of the projects, do narration pages every day, it will be a more challenging course.
  16. We use Latin's Not So Tough, Levels 2 & 3.
  17. Using it with all my munchkins and we're loving it. :D
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