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    Story of the World 2

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I have the same problem, in reverse though. Old AG, newer edition book! Do you want to trade? Just kidding! ;)

     

    My understanding, from previous posts and my own questions, about it is that it is compatible...mostly newer (better) maps, more professional illustrations in the new AG!

     

    Have fun!

    Art? Charlotte Mason?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    For Art (Picture) Study:

    We used to follow AO and SimplyCharlotteMason.com and finding living books about artists at our local libraries, but now

    we use library books and this free program manual (that you can download and save), it is called Meet the Masters http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/pdfs/For-Program-Managers/Meet-the-Masters-Program-Manual.pdf

    or the same program that you pay money for at:

    http://www.meetthemasters.com/homeschool/index.html

     

    For Art:

    We use the Art Basics for Children: ABCs of Art by Visual Manna, it is recommended at www.livingbookscurriculum.com in their Charlotte Mason curriculum.

    or another option we be to use the ideas/videos/techniques taught by Harmony Arts Mom on her blog http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/

    or better yet the actual curriculum packets at Harmony Fine Arts.

     

    Most importantly, have fun!

    Looking for this science curriculum?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I'm looking for a website, but can't remember it:

     

    -science curriculum, using mostly living books, CM in approach

    -divided into classical model/stages

    -has options to add for older students

    -I remember Apologia Elementary Science books to be a part of it

     

    Any ideas?

     

    Thanks a bunch...I'm not looking into it this year, as I already have a curriculum selected, but wanted to bookmark it for next year while the idea is in my head.;)

    Downsized and Happy

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Looks great! You'll have a great year and following your child's lead for other interests is HUGE. When you look back, you will give yourself a pat on the back for this wise decision!

     

    We did AO for Year 1 and we didn't finish all the reading (some just went over my DC's head), the few we finished they still talk about. Looking back, we simplified it and did copywork and narrations...which lead the way to us now using WWE and FLL.

     

    I just had to chuckle! We also do piano lessons right away in the morning, otherwise it wouldn't get done (and plus baby is less likely to be sleeping then)!

    Just Starting - Work Load for Second Grader?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I second delaying the spelling until phonics is reviewed. (Spelling takes the place of phonics. If you decide to do Spelling Wisdom, that is usually not started until 3rd or 4th grade.)

     

    Also, I don't see a penmanship/handwriting program.

     

    Are you a Christian, if so consider a Bible Reading/Study. Otherwise continue with great character building books!

     

    Aside from that, looks great to me! Enjoy the time with him! Remember, also that according to Fred Rogers, "Play is the real work of childhood!"

    My 2nd grader enjoys his free afternoons!;)

    1st grade phonics help?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I would recommend Phonics Pathway.

     

    You sound like you are uncertain/frustrated in his/your ability to learn/teach phonics. I know you have probably heard this a dozen times, but everything will be alright.

     

    I was in your boat about 1.5 years ago. We started with ETC, tried McGuffey's, tried Ruth Beechick's recommendations, but finally found Alphaphonics (which, IMO, is quite similar to Phonics Pathway).

     

    We stuck with it, in the beginning on certains days I wanted to pull all of my hair out...however, once I made up my mind that this was it I was at peace and my children were too and they started to flourish.

     

    Just take a deep breath, be consistent, short lessons, and patience is vital!!!!!! Read, read, read to your DS...he will eventually get it. Let him read easy, easy stuff at times to show him how far he has come. Let him read on an exercise ball, squirm in his seat while he reads...this is what my DS had to do. (It was annoying to me, but once I accepted this as his way to learn...he just absorbed his lessons like a sponge!) :grouphug:

    Written Narration ?'s

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    What are WTM's suggestions? I found this suggestion on AO:

     

    Oral Narration of various subjects. (This continues to be an important part of "composition.")

    Written Narration begun around age 10-11. (Handwritten or typed narrations are fine. You should accept most written narrations without attempting to correct all the mistakes. Becoming proficient with written narration will take a couple of years. Begin with one written narration per week, and increase to 2, then 3, as your child is ready to do more writing. Once a month, perhaps, you may want to edit and correct one narration.)

    Written Narration ?'s

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    When do you have your child write their narrations?

     

    How much? How often?

     

    Does spelling count?

     

    I own the WTM, but my allergies are annoying me today and I don't have the energy to really dig into it.:glare:

     

    I've tried looking for the info. in the past.

     

    Thank you in advance!

    Help me...I can't make up my mind about Spelling!

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I use LLATL. It incorporates spelling, dictation, grammar etc all in one program. I use it for everything and just give my dd Spelling power for extra practice. She is a great speller. She's always been a strong reader as well so I don't know how much of it is a natural bend for LA or how much of it can be attributed to the programs we use, but it works for us.

     

    Interesting..this program has always intrigued me...yet another reason to look into it!

    In what grade (if ever) do you start doing book reports or literature guides?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Well, I just listened to a CD by Susan Wise Bauer. She said that she does not do book reports. I can't remember the title of the CD just now. However, I found that statement quite liberating and I dropped the idea of book reports again. After thinking about her statement and suggestions I came to the conclusion that she is right. Lots of reading, thinking, talking and narrating is plenty and then some.

     

    Susie

     

    Interesting. I agree, liberating indeed...and very CM in philosophy!

     

    I'm using DITHOR, which is great for character study. I wonder what SWB thinks of it?

    Help me...I can't make up my mind about Spelling!

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I've tried Natural Speller didn't work.:thumbdown:

     

    Then read Charlotte Mason's thoughts on spelling and dropped the list method. In particular, read posts on the Higher Up and Further In blog. I was all go for the CM way-copywork then moving into dictation!:driving:

     

    Decided to do Sequential Spelling last year, after I thought I was neglecting my children's needs for spelling...the program worked quite well for us...it just takes forever to get through a book and I don't want to do spelling twice a day like is suggested, if you want to catch-up!

     

    Then read WTM's ideas...didn't want to spend the $ on the Spelling Workout series, so I bought Rod and Staff spelling, works okay...the children like the worksheets (even though we lean toward the CM method).

     

    Now read Charlotte Mason ideas again.....in particular looking into Spelling Wisdom (which, if I broke down the cost would only be $2.50/year per child...so a GREAT deal) or Dictation/Spelling book on Google Books.

     

    Then started thinking, if I use dictation for spelling, why not change SWB's approach to dictation and implement it into WWE. :confused:

     

    AHHHHHH, HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:willy_nilly:WHAT SHOULD I DO?

     

    I know staying with one is best and not be tempted would be the solution!

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