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Hello Forum Folks, The Well-Trained Mind team is committed to helping you and your children navigate the wilds of education...whether through these forums, our books and audio products, our online courses, or our website. As part of that commitment, we are always looking for new ways to bring content to you. Can you help us? If you post a response to any or all of the following queries, you'll be entered to win one of five Well-Trained Mind tote bags we're giving away! How do you use streaming video content in your educational efforts? Do you watch videos about homeschooling, parenting, skill development, or education? Do you use videos with your children as part of your lessons (not counting full online classes such as Well-Trained Mind Academy)? What are your favorite programs/channels/presenters for this type of content? Why? How long, on average, are these videos? And: For this content, do you use paid services (Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, other [please describe]) or primarily free ones (YouTube, etc)? Thank you for your help! We'll announce the winners by December 7th. Justin and the folks at The Well-Trained Mind
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Hi all, While supplies last, we're offering VERY LIGHTLY scratched/scuffed books from Well-Trained Mind Press for 60% off the cover price! We have The Story of the World (activity books, textbooks, and tests), First Language Lessons, Writing With Ease, Writing With Skill, The Creative Writer, Telling God's Story, and many more. These books (which, honestly, aren't very scratched, and just look like they'll look once your children have them for a few weeks anyway) are only available through our office, not our website, so call 1.877.322.3445 to find out what's available and to make your purchase. Justin from Well-Trained Mind Press -
Hi all, While supplies last, we're offering VERY LIGHTLY scratched/scuffed books from Well-Trained Mind Press for 60% off the cover price! We have The Story of the World (activity books, textbooks, and tests), First Language Lessons, Writing With Ease, Writing With Skill, The Creative Writer, Telling God's Story, and many more. These books (which, honestly, aren't very scratched, and just look like they'll look once your children have them for a few weeks anyway) are only available through our office, not our website, so call 1.877.322.3445 to find out what's available and to make your purchase. Justin from Well-Trained Mind Press
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If she has finished Level 4 of First Language Lessons, and did OK with it, then she is almost certainly ready for this program. Check out the sample, if you haven't tried it already...the first several lessons are all review of things she did in FLL, and then new concepts are gradually introduced. And there's no need to rush through it, or even to finish it all in one year. We always suggest that you go through it at a pace that challenges the student but doesn't frustrate her.
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All known errata have been corrected in the Instructor Text, Key, and Comprehensive Handbook of Rules. The Student Workbook PDF is current as of last week. For the next few weeks, any additional errors will be posted on the Corrections page here.
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Thanks! Yes, we had found that one just after the books started printing! :( Grrr. We apologize for that. It's on our list of corrections. You can read the complete list here.
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Stacy: Yes, this would definitely be appropriate for a student in 5th grade. Try the sample and see what you think, but we are pretty confident that this would work well for your student.
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Thanks for asking! We don't currently offer pre-orders. They can cause more headaches for a small company (and for you!) than they're worth. Amazon is really good at them. We will have the books about a week or two before Amazon does, so pre-ordering from them or regular-ordering from us will get you the books at roughly the same time. We're just happy that you're ordering them! :)
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Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that "Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind," our follow-up to "First Language Lessons," is now available in PDF on our website. The physical books are AT THE PRINTER NOW and if you don't think we POPPED CORKS when we sent them out the door then you are WRONG. They should be on our shelves in just a few weeks (6? 5?) and we will announce it here and elsewhere. They can also be preordered from Amazon. Also, SWB filmed three videos explaining and demonstrating this new grammar curriculum. See them on our YouTube channel. Thanks for your patience!
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UPDATE: The curriculum is now available in PDF form here. SWB has also created three new videos to explain and demonstrate the curriculum. Find them on our YouTube channel.
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We are planning to publish book 2 in the summer of 2018. Book 3 is too far out to predict, but we'd like to publish it no more than one year after book 3.
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Yes, certainly!
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Hi all, "Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind," the follow-up to "First Language Lessons," will be available on PDF in just a couple of weeks and in physical form by late September or early October. But we know that many of you are eager to get started, so we're giving away the first six weeks of the curriculum here. This grammar curriculum was formerly known as "Advanced Language Lessons," and you may have heard about it under that title. It consists of a Core Instructor Text (used for all four years), yearly Student Workbooks (the first one is being released now, and #2 is in development), yearly Answer Keys to explain all answers for the Student Workbook, and a Comprehensive Handbook of Rules (a handy reference guide for grammar, useful for all writers of whatever age). The free PDF includes: The first 6 weeks of the Core Instructor Text The first 6 weeks of the Student Workbook for Year 1 The first 6 weeks of the Answer Key for Year 1 (which gives all answers AND thorough explanations) The first part of the Comprehensive Handbook of Rules I'll be available to answer questions in this thread. We will also be releasing explanatory videos in the coming weeks. Follow us on Facebook for updates on that. To answer some possible questions: --Yes, this is good for middle-grade students, but could also be used with high-school students --Yes, it can be pre-ordered on Amazon (but their release dates aren't always accurate) --Yes, some of the sentences in the exercises are drawn from "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "The Princess Bride." --Yes, schools and co-ops can get bulk pricing. Contact us at 1.877.322.3445 or order@welltrainedmind.com Again, the first six weeks are available here. Here's a longer description of the curriculum: Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind takes middle-grade or high school students from basic definitions through advanced sentence structure and analysis—all the grammar skills needed to write and speak with eloquence and confidence. This innovative program, by experienced educator Susan Wise Bauer, combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience). Scripted lessons make it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively. Step-by-step instruction takes students from the most basic concepts through advanced grammatical concepts Extensive diagramming exercises reinforce the rules and help technical/visual learners to understand & use the English language effectively. All diagrams are thoroughly explained to the instructor/parent. Examples and exercises are drawn from great works of literature, as well as from well-written nonfiction texts. Regular review is built into each year of work. Core text is designed to be used effectively with students from fifth grade through high school, regardless of background. The program is easily customizable to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Description of the Program Each year, parents and teachers go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text; students follow along in the Student Workbook. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student’s mind. The Core Instructor Text provides not only rules and examples, but scripted dialogue that makes it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively, along with instructor notes that thoroughly explain ambiguities and difficulties. There will eventually be four Student Workbooks, one for each year (the Year 1 Workbook will be released first). Each Student Workbook contains the same rules and examples—but four completely different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put to use in writing. Each Student Workbook has its own Key, providing not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are). All of the rules covered, along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in the Comprehensive Handbook of Rules. This will become the student’s indispensable guide to writing through high school, into college and beyond.
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Hi all, I wanted to let you know that TODAY ONLY (July 4th), Well-Trained Mind Press is celebrating America's birthday by offering 35% off everything America-related in our store. Jim Weiss's audio biographies of Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, Harriet Tubman, George Gershwin, and others; The Story of the World, Volumes 3 and 4 (America comes up a lot in those books); our illustrated reader of American Tall Tales; the audio downloads of "Electoral Apocalypses: How America Survived 3 Divisive Elections"; and the ever-popular colorable action figures from Figures in Motion. Browse our America category here.
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Yes! Susan Wise Bauer recently posted the following update: "I'm working on the next volume of the world history series. The whole series is going to be more than three volumes...it may go on for a while. But I promise it'll be worth it." We will post updates on this site as the project approaches completion. Thanks for your interest!
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Hi All, Justin here, from Well-Trained Mind. We wanted to give a shout-out to a new series of seminars that our Academy is offering! Just 35 dollars for three, live/interactive, 1.5 hour classes that are followed up with materials...and the pre-recorded class is only $25. Register now! Fractions That Make Sense (taught by Kate Snow) Live Class or Independent Learning Module (ILM) (Self-Paced) Seminar Description: In this three-session seminar, you will learn everything you need to know to teach fractions to your upper-elementary students (approximately grades 3-6). We will uncover what makes these topics so challenging for kids, and you will learn how to teach fractions step-by-step so that your children achieve deep understanding and confidence. After each class, you’ll receive a detailed handout summarizing the session’s most important information. You’ll also receive specific activity ideas so you can use what you’ve learned right away with your own students. Each session will be 1 ½ hours. No outside homework or reading is required. We’ll cover everything during class to make the most of your time! Session 1: Fraction Fundamentals (Tuesday, February 21 at 7 pm Eastern) Session 2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions (Tuesday, March 7 at 7 pm Eastern) Session 3: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions (Tuesday, March 21 at 7 pm Eastern)
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FREE Online Seminars for Parents Teaching Math
Justin from WTM replied to Justin from WTM's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Reminder: the "How to Teach Subtraction Facts that Stick" webinar is tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 8 PM Eastern time. Sign up here. And if you missed the Addition session, watch it here on YouTube. -
FREE Online Seminars for Parents Teaching Math
Justin from WTM replied to Justin from WTM's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Desertflower, Sorry! That's not happening when we try it at our end, but I've informed our website supervisor. -
Hi everyone, Check out these two FREE webinars for lots of helpful, practical tips on teaching addition and subtraction! From Kate Snow: math expert, homeschool mom, and author of our two newest books "Addition Facts that Stick" and "Subtraction Facts that Stick." Addition: January 5th, 8 PM Eastern time Subtraction: January 17th, 8 PM Eastern time Sign up here! And if you aren't available for those time slots, don't worry: we are planning to make recordings of the sessions available shortly after they happen. Justin from Well-Trained Mind Press
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Episode Three is now available! "The Whole World is Watching: Riots, Radicals, and the Election of 1968."
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Arrr, mateys! Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th) be almost upon us, so we have slashed prices by 25% on the MP3 and CD of Jim Weiss's retelling of "Treasure Island." Because we like to help you save yer doubloons.
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Episode Two, "A House Divided: The Election of 1860 and the Coming of the Civil War," is now available! When people say that politics has never been this sharply divided, I just show them a picture of the casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg. I win a lot of arguments but I don't have many friends anymore. #WorthIt
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Jamee, stay tuned to see if Jim uses 1912 for one of his other episodes! There are still two episodes to go.
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Hi all, Well-Trained Mind Press and Jim Weiss proudly present a new three-part audio series: Electoral Apocalypses: How America Survived Three Elections Even More Divisive Than 2016. It's for teens and adults. Here's the description: In the midst of bitterly contested elections, some claim that America has “never been more divided,†and that the sky is about to fall. In the spirit of classical education, Well-Trained Mind Press offers you a historically informed perspective. This three-part audio series sheds light on the stormy present by exploring the turbulent past. Through the surprising tales of three past elections, master storyteller Jim Weiss explores the flexibility of America’s democratic system, and the resilience of its people. These memorable episodes make ideal listening for voters (and voters-to-be), lovers of history, and all concerned citizens. Episode 1 available now at the limited-time price of $3.25! Future episodes coming soon. Episode 1: Poison Pens and Pistols at Dawn: Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr, and the Election of 1800 A brand-new nation faces its greatest crisis yet: as the beloved George Washington leaves the White House, rival factions try to set the course for America’s future. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr get down and dirty, in an election that features one shocking moment after another. Will the American Revolution devour itself? Or will the young republic find a way through? For ages 12 to Adult Running Time: 41 minutes So cheer up...it's been way, way worse than this. Of course, Facebook and Twitter didn't exist back then...So yeah, on second thought: all is lost.
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Hi all, We just wanted to let you know that from June 8th through June 30th, prices are cut by 25% on all PDFs and MP3s at www.peacehillpress.com. That includes our popular "Story of the World" audiobooks, as well as PDF textbooks, Jim Weiss's MP3 storybooks, and practical/inspirational workshops by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise. Enjoy!
