Haha, thanks! I've seen the book lists

Is anyone aware of a chart or list of the historical lit books reading schedule for Veritas history? I'm halfway through Middle Ages with my kids and feeling annoyed that I have to dig haphazardly through the teacher's pdf guide to figure out which historical literature books are coming up. As far as I can find there is no simple chart that says which books are started during certain topics. I keep getting caught unaware without the books we need because I can't afford to buy them all at once. *primal scream*

VP history users, can anyone help me figure out how to compile a list of all the suggested supplemental reading for their history courses? And maybe a hierarchy for what’s most important. I’m having a hard time piecing it all together between the cards and the reading schedule on the self paced class. I was hoping to have one of my kids do the SP class and one do the worksheets from the teachers manual. The reading schedule in the SP class has no authors listed. The history cards list resources that aren’t included in the reading package on the website. My brain is fried from homeschool already and I just cannot figure this out 😂😱😱

This topic is probably thoroughly covered in another thread, but I haven't been able to find it Can some experienced users tell me how all of the components of the WTM language arts are supposed to be sequenced and used if you did it ideally? And which instructor manuals are truly necessary for each part? I can't wrap my mind around what's "necessary" and whats supplemental if you used this as your primary language arts program. I've got a 7 and 9 year old with scattered language arts experience and I'm trying to figure out what to do with them next year. Just not sure how all of the parts work together.

I'm wondering if the notebooking style of curriculum would work better for my family than just reading aloud/doing the occasional project. Does anyone have a favorite curriculum I could look into? So far this year we've dabbled in medieval and early American history through read alouds, but it's a struggle to motivate the kids to gather and listen anymore. My oldest two are 8 (9 in feb) and 7, and there are two little brothers who have derailed almost everything this year at this point. I'm at that part of the year where I panic and feel like nothing is working for us/I need to just sell it all. :nopity:

I don't understand the point of it either. Especially in your kids who are better off learning the feel of the English language by being exposed to good literature. I'm doing rod and staff 3 with my 2nd grader (1st grader is tagging along) and I'm just skipping the diagramming. It seemed like busywork for them. We might learn the basics of diagramming when they're older, but for now I'm skipping it. I never learned it myself, so I'll be learning with them. To be honest, I don't have much interest in it though.....haha. We're enjoying learning about subjects and predicates right now though. I made up a mad libs type game where everyone contributes random subjects and predicates and then we link them together to make silly sentences. Things like "batman poops in the meadow." English lessons with little kids. What can I say! Lol!

I've added several subscriptions to my YouTube account! Thanks for all the suggestions. I came across one called the Art Assignment that looks pretty neat.

Winnie The Pooh (the dramatized version with Stephen Fry) so rich and so great! LOTR A series of unfortunate events Bud, Not Buddy (my 5 and 7 year old are totally different in their preferences and they both loved this one. And I did too!) Penderwicks (seriously, do it) I don't have audible, but I would if my library system didn't have so many audiobooks to choose from. Audiobooks are a wonderful resource

It looks so old and fun! I got sucked into the inertia video

I love that too! And the kid version is usually wonky and adorable

I know there are probably some great resources for history/science/art/math/Shakespeare etc on YouTube or other video sites, but it's overwhelming to try to dig them out. Got any favorite channels or videos for your elementary kids? This isn't super "educational" but my k5 and 7 year old love doing the art hub for kids drawing videos

We must live nesrish to one another. I'm in NOVA too!

We're not required to name our school in Virginia, so this is purely for our own enjoyment. It's surprisingly hard to choose something! I have decision paralysis.

My kids might like hopeless academy. It sounds like something from a series of unfortunate events. Lol!

Omg. That makes me want to name my school something from what about Bob. Hahaha.

Oh, that's a cool idea! I'll tell the kids.

That's so neat! I'm into sewing and stenciling graphics onto tees, so I'll be making their school clothes. My emblem will need to be simple enough to get carved into freezer paper and ironed on so I can paint it. I'm just so stuck on the name! It needs to be able to grow with the kids. I was considering Greenhouse Academy or Wildwood Academy because all 4 kids are named after plants. But I was also thinking of a name based on truth or bravery. We're moving in the next two years, so street name is out.

I love that quote. I've been reading lately about how it takes humility to become truly educated.

This year I'd like to choose a name for our homeschool that reflects something about us or our goals in education. We're having a lot of drama trying to agree on something though. My 7 year old daughter wound up writhing on the floor and moaning "it's hopeless!" Yesterday. I want to figure it t soon because I'd like to make shirts for the kids to wear. It would be fun to have first day of school outfits, and to do pictures and make a big deal out of it this year. Have any of you named your school?

For the foodie types, Costco also has a surprising amount of organic/gourmet options.

You could also try doing one of the levels of Bravewriter, since it's so flexible and encourages creativity. If your child is already advanced, then maybe exploring creative writing could be a nice change of pace.

Yes! That's where I got my laminator, construction paper, ticonderoga pencils, and many books (recently a leather bound illustrated Tolkien guide). We got our Beverly Cleary set there, as well as the complete Oz books by Baum, the Roald Dahl collection, and many more. Sometimes they carry singapore workbooks, and the brainquest star wars work books. And their wall maps are great. Their alcohol section is pretty classy and extremely well priced too. You know, because to some alcohol might actually count as a supply for the homeschool mom. :laugh: I love that I can get Oregon wine and local beer there though. That's pretty awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Neenah-Vellum-Bristol-Inches-Brightness/dp/B006P1ER8O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1468249659&sr=8-6&keywords=bristol+paper this bristol paper is cheap and heavy enough for drawing, painting, and pastels

Thanks! I downloaded to check it out.

What ages did you use it with? It looks interesting!