Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I am so burnt out. I'm pregnant with baby #5 and my youngest 2 are almost 2 and 3 1/2. I'm seriously considering trying FIAR for my 1rst and 3rd graders. I know it would be plenty for my 6 year old. . .and my 8 year old reads soooo much on his own. But. . .I mostly hear about people using it with Kers. . .Has anyone used it with bigger kiddos?:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'd do it. Maybe you could do vol 4, which is written for 7-8yos. I think it's easier to lessen work rather than beef it up in these instances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Another option that is super open and go and totally considerate of your time, and will let you combine is Heart of Dakota...of FIAR doesn't work out for you. I have to say that beefing up is way easier than tweaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Beyond Five in a Row is geared for older children and uses chapter books. I think doing Five in a Row is still possible with your older children though. You can always add additional activities or pick up additional readings from the library for them. I think it would be easier to do FIAR for your younger kids and add in things for the older children versus trying to keep your younger kids interested in BeyondFIAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senorita Tuna Fish Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I was just thinking of asking a similar question. Also along the lines of how it's done in their respective homes! Maybe I will do that instead of hijacking your thread! Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zantoc Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 FIAR can totally be used for kiddos that age. There is a lot of meat in those manuals and taking rabbit trails is so much fun to do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 I really want to target my 6 year old. She's been kind of drug along with ds. . .sitting through things she has no interest in. I think Beyond would be too much for her. . . Ds 8 really does enough willingly. . .he reads through SOTW and any science books for fun. . .but I think he would enjoy FIAR as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 FIAR can totally be used for kiddos that age. There is a lot of meat in those manuals and taking rabbit trails is so much fun to do!! Yeah! That's so good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 I was just thinking of asking a similar question. Also along the lines of how it's done in their respective homes! Maybe I will do that instead of hijacking your thread! Sorry! Not a problem. I'm interested in that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senorita Tuna Fish Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here is the link to the thread I started! http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308466 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 There is a lot of meat in FIAR. My child is reading at a 5th grade level but still getting a lot out of our picture book studies in FIAR! You could easily beef things up for your older child by adding writing assignments, nonfiction reading, etc. to go along with the FIAR study. There are plenty of recommendations on the FIAR message boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystika1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 FIAR can totally be used for kiddos that age. There is a lot of meat in those manuals and taking rabbit trails is so much fun to do!!:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I used it last year with my dd, who was 3rd grade then. There is a lot to learn from FIAR. If you stick to the manual, maybe print a few blank maps and have notebooking pages handy, then you let the lesson unfold naturally, following trails if and when the interest is there. I wish someone had told me that.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks all. I got an account at FIAR boards so I'll ask for some more tips later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I am late in this thread but i wanted to say that i agree with these ladies. There is a lot to be learned, and beefing up will be easy with just adding mapping, writing, and free reading of related books. Hope you all have fun with FIAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'd get non-fiction books for the science and geography topics and let him read those and write mini-reports. That would be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'd get non-fiction books for the science and geography topics and let him read those and write mini-reports. That would be plenty. I like this idea a lot. He really LOVES to read, and we need to work on writing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We did FIAR while in 3rd grade. It's easy to assign extra books that go along with the topics covered. :) That said, while FIAR is easy it's NOT a laid out schedule for you. It's just certain things you can study based on the book you read. For instance.. In Volume 1, the first book is Ping so here are some topics you could study: Social Studies: China Yangatzee River Obedience LA Vocabulary words {they are written in the manual} Personification {eyes on a boat & term wise old boat} Math Ducks in Ping's Family Art I think it was charcoal, but I might be wrong. Science: Ducks Sink/Float Now, they do give you GOBS of stuff under each topic and many people just open the manual and run with it. ;) I always felt the need to be a little more prepared, especially with an older student. That's just me, and I'm only saying all this because you mentioned wanting to make your load lighter/easier. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 I actually like it not being a layed out schedule. . .that way I can pick and choose without feeling awful and behind when I don't "finish everything".;);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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