So sorry, I don't know how I missed that :001_unsure:

Teaching Texbooks saved me from the big yellow bus a few years ago. VERY kid/parent friendly and the newest versions have been expanded to include more challenging topics in the older grades. It goes up to Pre-Calc. Good Luck!

We are new to HSing but do like Singapore quite a bit. I really like the approach that it takes, although I am still working out exactly how to use it best. I supplement it with free worksheets I print offline for additional practice, and may be thinking of adding in Miquon for something more independent for practice, but overall I really like Singapore. I use 2a and 1b right now btw.

bumping for some more opinions I hope :)

We are currently using First Language Lessons for the WTM with my 1st and 2nd grade children. But I really feel like it is moving too slow for them, and I am not liking how completely scripted it is... I think if I ask them one more time what is a common and what is a proper noun they'll laugh in my face. Repetition is important, but this seems to be too much. Also, because it is written for the instructor it is not at all independent, which is something that my older one (dd 6 1/2) craves. Does anyone have any input on whether or not Primary Language Lessons sounds like it might be a btter fit for us ... my dh is concerned about "flip-flopping" too much, but since we JUST started homeschooling I feel liek several adjustments are probably to be expected. TIA!

I have the HIGs, the US edition is all I see listed. Is there a difference?

Since several of you have mentioned it ... the Intensive Practice books from Singapore, I do have them, but have only tried to use them once and found that it wasn't so much practice of what he had been taught, but taking it to the next level. We were doing comparison subtraction for example, and many of the questions in the IP book were basically algebra. x+3=12 for example. I thought that was bit much for my 5 yo and he was really frustrated by it, so I ditched it all together. Maybe I'll give it another shot.

We are currently using Singapore 1b and 2a for my 1st and Second Graders and really find it needs more repetition/drill I found on the WTM website in the Singapore review the recommendation of combining Singapore with another program like A Beka or Saxon. We really like the way A Beka looks but were curious about a couple things before we went and invested more money: 1. What does the schedule look like if you combine 2 programs, do you do all of each unit in each book, or do you just use one for the drill/practice, so having the Teacher's manual might be uneccessary. 2. How is using A Beka as a summplement better/different than just getting free dittos printed offline for drill, etc. ? Thanks for any input!

I am currently trying to decide on a Phonics program to follow with dd4 who is dying to read and "do school" like her older siblings. I am currently looking at: Phonics Pathways Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons I have also had a Ruth Beechick book recommended to me, although I haven't looked at it yet. So far my opinions are good just based on the looks of 100 lessons and Ordinary Parents .... and Phonics Pathways just look strange to me with the different writing. I would love opinions from people who have actually used and loved or tossed these or any other programs. TIA

I was taught Classical myself, and planned on teaching the kids that way. But I feel weird in church whenever I'm pronouncing something differently than the rest of the parish, so I think I'll stick with ecclesiastical in the beginning and then if I have any Latin nuts like myself I'll teach them classical as well.

That's good info thanks, I'm hoping for more :)

A friend of mine and I were discussing our frustrations with keeping our children focused during lessons today. Noticing that my 6.5 and 5.5 year old, and her 6 and 7.5 year old tend to loose focus often when completing their work, especially when in close vicinity to their siblings. We are trying to think of ways to help them keep focus, but are also wondering how much time of sitting still, in focus, completing work, is age appropriate to expect? Obviously the expectations for a 5.5 year old will differ from a 7.5 year old, but in general, is concentrating and completing a 20 minute language lesson without loosing focus a realistic expectation for any of them? If it matters 3 of the 4 are boys.... Any input on expectations or tips on keeping younger ones focused would be greatly appreciated. Thanks