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My children do the same thing. They'll be reading a lovely variety of books and then bam... none of the bunch will touch anything but comic books for a time. This will last a few months before they'll branch out again. I don't think your ds will read nothing but Calvin and Hobbes for the rest of his life. :) I've left my children alone for their personal reading, but all readers are assigned 1-4 books a week for schoolwork to ensure a more varied diet than just comics. ;)
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K-3 is anything that works until the child is ready for Saxon 54. We've used Saxon, Singapore, Rod & Staff, and my youngest is using Mammoth Math.
4-12 is primarily Saxon Math. We're using all the books from 54-Calculus including both 87 and Algebra 1/2. I'm considering using Life of Fred as a suppliment on the side for a different perspective on mathematics.
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We use specific instructions along with plenty of cheers. For instance, I told my children to pick up the 'Barbies' or another toy. If that was too much, I would instruct the child to pick up a Barbie and put it away. Then repeat as needed. :rolleyes: I've also physically guided my small children through the actions needed, however cheers with the promise of a treat once the room is cleaned works best. :)
HTH!!
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I feel the same way even though I've been homeschooling now for 7 years. There's always someone doing more writing, more science, more history, a better Latin program, or saying my curricula isn't good enough. It will drive you crazy if you let it. :eek: That being said, I'm schooling on the philosophy that a bit of average school done every day is better than the best curriculum done sporadically. :cool:
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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. :)
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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.
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I prefer the e-book because I don't feel guilty about marking it up with changes and commentary. :)
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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
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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:
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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! :)
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My mom used to make coffee cake, put it in the fridge and cook it in the morning. It always tasted wonderful. :)
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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:
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Since I'm so close anyway... :p
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You did it!!!:D
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:) If she replies to us, she'll do it.
(This is a great way of avoiding dishes!!)
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I think you only have one or two more posts before you're a larvae, Lorna. :)
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My dh want to know how many posts we need to become a queen bee! :rolleyes:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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We use Latin's Not So Tough, Levels 2 & 3.
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Using it with all my munchkins and we're loving it. :D
Can someone compare TOG & Biblioplan?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Biblioplan has a 1 page chart for each week. It charts what pages you need to read in each spine, what book each child is reading and how far, suggested map & timeline work, and a suggested writing topic for grammar and logic stage children. Biblioplan also schedules a family read aloud. If you pick up the high school suppliment it will suggest history chapters and great books to read that coordinate with the younger children's studies. My children spend around 2-4 hours a week on history and literature.
Tapestry of Grace has around 50 pages of material for each week. The reading load is heavier and writing topics are assigned by level (there are 12). There is map work and time line work as well as suggested projects for the children. TOG also includes fine art. It has worksheets for the children, discussion questions for 7th grade and up, and summary sheets for the parents to read. My friend, who uses TOG, says her family spends 2-3 hours a day on TOG. TOG does include most subjects within it. :)