Sahamamama Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm putting myself back in middle school, because I want to be smarter than a classically educated 5th grader. ;) Also, with three bright students coming up the road behind me, I need to be a guide who knows where she is going. I can't teach what I don't know. And I don't know much, truthfully. I have decided to take a long, total, serious break from all online time in order to study. But before I do, I would like to say that I've appreciated my time here. In many ways, I have learned most of what I know about homeschooling from these boards, so I am grateful to have been here for the past several years. And now, before I get all emotional about it, please help me get set up for "middle school." :D Here's my line-up for the upcoming year (so far): Christian Faith -- The Holy Bible I'll continue to read through the entire Bible. Latin -- Memoria Press First Form Latin A few years back, I made my way through some units of Henle I, but now think it would be best to simply start over with FF1. Logic -- Memoria Press Traditional Logic I Please say something encouraging about this course, because for some reason, I'm dreading it. :tongue_smilie: Mathematics -- AoPS Pre-Algebra I didn't take a placement test, just decided to start here. I don't care if this course is too easy, hopefully it will ease me into math again. Ordinarily, I never touch the stuff. Music -- Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete Course I don't plan to complete the entire course this year, but I would like to make progress through some lessons. History -- Notgrass Company's America the Beautiful I have (and like) this course, which includes two spine volumes, a maps resource, a timeline volume, and a volume of original historic documents. It's simple enough for a fifth grader, so just right for this time around, LOL. Literature -- ?? I need suggestions here. I'd like to read more Shakespeare; something ponderously heavy from the Great Books list (that I don't understand AT ALL, just for practice); and something lighter (e.g., Jane Eyre). I'll check back in for a day or two, to see if there are any suggestions for study materials, especially for 4-5 literature picks. Then I'm off to study.... I bid you peace. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just FYI, 18 months ago I started a 350 hour study slog, which lasted 6 months. I found checking in here before bed, after I'd studied, was a nice "reward". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No advice, but you'll be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Beth, I wish you all the best with your endeavor. I have worked alongside my 11th grader this year relearning chemistry and encountering marine science for the first time. It has left little time for the board, but it has dramatically improved my relationship with my son. When he knows that I stayed up until the wee hours studying stoichiometry ( I not even sure I can spell it:D) so we could talk about it and work the problems together, he feels even more valued and is willing to go the extra mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Literature -- ?? I need suggestions here. I'd like to read more Shakespeare; something ponderously heavy from the Great Books list (that I don't understand AT ALL, just for practice); and something lighter (e.g., Jane Eyre). I'll check back in for a day or two, to see if there are any suggestions for study materials, especially for 4-5 literature picks. Then I'm off to study.... I bid you peace. Beth Wishing you well Beth on this meaningful journey! I see the absence of Science on your list. May I suggest that you prepare yourself for the years ahead by reading Farraday's wonderful lectures entitled The Chemical History of a Candle. They can be downloaded from Gutenberg. For your Great Books reading, you might want to consider something from the Ancients. Many parents are uncertain as they approach high school that their children will be able to understand Plato, Aristophanes or Thucydides. But they do and are often captivated by Greek thought. You could choose a play or even a couple of sections from Plutarch Lives. And now for the perhaps off the wall suggestion: do you sketch? Perhaps to give your life some balance you might want to try your hand at biological illustration or watercolors. This is a good skill for middleschool students and a lovely break from heavy reading. Peace to you. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No advice, but you'll be missed! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Enjoy your time away. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wishing you well Beth on this meaningful journey! I see the absence of Science on your list. May I suggest that you prepare yourself for the years ahead by reading Farraday's wonderful lectures entitled The Chemical History of a Candle. They can be downloaded from Gutenberg. For your Great Books reading, you might want to consider something from the Ancients. Many parents are uncertain as they approach high school that their children will be able to understand Plato, Aristophanes or Thucydides. But they do and are often captivated by Greek thought. You could choose a play or even a couple of sections from Plutarch Lives. And now for the perhaps off the wall suggestion: do you sketch? Perhaps to give your life some balance you might want to try your hand at biological illustration or watercolors. This is a good skill for middleschool students and a lovely break from heavy reading. Peace to you. Jane Oh, Jane's suggestions are wonderful. I am now intrigued to check out Farraday's lectures. For science, another option would be see if you can get The Teaching Company lecture series on The Joy of Science. You can pick up the text for cheap on Amazon and give yourself a good background. Or take a look at the Nova offerings and pick a few of interest. If you choose to read one of the more weighty books on the Great Books list, then be sure to take a little time to do some context work. It will increase your understanding as you read. Have fun! Sometimes I worry that I home school more for me than my kids.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You will be missed! Maybe check out The Well Educated Mind for SWB's list of literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) nm Edited November 22, 2012 by Shari yikes! typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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