KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Slache said: I do not see the 4 year thing being clear cut with Notgrass. It jumps around and is less linear than it is a painting done by pack of rabid squirrels. I know, right?? And yet…. Why am I so strangely drawn to it?? I just don’t get it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I know, right?? And yet…. Why am I so strangely drawn to it?? I just don’t get it. It's interesting and simple. Read the assignment, fill out the sheet, look at the timeline, BOOM. You're done. And we learned so many weird things with it. John's excited to do it alone and with him doing below grade level I think it'll be super quick and easy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 🎉🎈🎈🎈Happy Nirthday, Baby of Lynn!! 🎈🎈🎈🎉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Happy nirthday to the teenager! (((Lynn's grocery bill))) 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 🎉🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Slache said: It's interesting and simple. Read the assignment, fill out the sheet, look at the timeline, BOOM. You're done. And we learned so many weird things with it. John's excited to do it alone and with him doing below grade level I think it'll be super quick and easy. I may go nuts and divide it up anyways. I sometimes do crazy things like that. 🤪 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Slache said: It's interesting and simple. Read the assignment, fill out the sheet, look at the timeline, BOOM. You're done. And we learned so many weird things with it. John's excited to do it alone and with him doing below grade level I think it'll be super quick and easy. Ok, that is true. When DS did Uncle Sam and You, he did learn a ton. He was fascinated. Actually, we all were. We learned so much stuff about the infrastructure of our country I never knew. I really kind of want to do both. At the same time. The history that we were doing, and then Notgrass. I wonder if I could fit that in. Edited July 4, 2021 by KrissiK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Slache said: It's interesting and simple. Read the assignment, fill out the sheet, look at the timeline, BOOM. You're done. And we learned so many weird things with it. John's excited to do it alone and with him doing below grade level I think it'll be super quick and easy. 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: Ok, that is true. When DS did Uncle Sam and You, he did learn a ton. He was fascinated. Actually, we all were. We learned so much stuff about the infrastructure of our country I never knew. I really kind of want to do both. At the same time. The history that we were doing, and then Notgrass. I wonder if I could fit that in. Which Notgrass series have you used/looked at/considered? Edited July 4, 2021 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (((Junie and girls))) Feel better soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: Ok, that is true. When DS did Uncle Sam and You, he did learn a ton. He was fascinated. Actually, we all were. We learned so much stuff about the infrastructure of our country I never knew. I really kind of want to do both. At the same time. The history that we were doing, and then Notgrass. I wonder if I could fit that in. Maybe if you made one of them super efficient, for example just listened to SOTW in the car but still do Notgrass fully? (But that doesn't include HO.) Or, do SOTW/HO as you were, but make the Notgrass text assigned free reading with no other assignments? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Which Notgrass series have you used/looked at/considered? Used My Star Spangled Banner (American 1st-4th), he's interested in elementary US geography, all of middle (American, World, Government), and I want to know how that goes because I'm interested in the high school courses for him because I have not found a world geography, economics or government that I like. 50 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Or, do SOTW/HO as you were, but make the Notgrass text assigned free reading with no other assignments? This is what I'm doing except I'll probably require some assignments from the Notgrass workbook. History Booya. Edited July 4, 2021 by Slache 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Which Notgrass series have you used/looked at/considered? I have them all. And I did them all with my two older kids. I think Slashie is right in that they are very interesting, but they are simple and don’t go deeper into the meaning of historical events. But some of their books, like “Uncle Sam and You” cover things that no other history or civics book really do justice to. At leas not that I’ve seen. For example, it goes pretty in depth about elections, campaigns, caucuses and primaries, the responsibilities of the President and Vice-President, all the holidays, all the branches of the military, native Americans, making money, the highway system, National parks…. it is very informative. Maybe that is where I am having trouble… lots of information but not so much deeper level thinking. Edited July 4, 2021 by KrissiK 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Another Lynn said: Maybe if you made one of them super efficient, for example just listened to SOTW in the car but still do Notgrass fully? (But that doesn't include HO.) Or, do SOTW/HO as you were, but make the Notgrass text assigned free reading with no other assignments? Now that would be a good idea. Just read the textbooks, which we have already. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: Now that would be a good idea. Just read the textbooks, which we have already. You don't think you'd buy the workbooks for any of them? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 And now y'all have me looking at Notgrass again... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 The Rainier cherries Disappeared like a rocket. Happy July 4th! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, KrissiK said: I have them all. And I did them all with my two older kids. I think Slashie is right in that they are very interesting, but they are simple and don’t go deeper into the meaning of historical events. But some of their books, like “Uncle Sam and You” cover things that no other history or civics book really do justice to. At leas not that I’ve seen. For example, it goes pretty in depth about elections, campaigns, caucuses and primaries, the responsibilities of the President and Vice-President, all the holidays, all the branches of the military, native Americans, making money, the highway system, National parks…. it is very informative. Maybe that is where I am having trouble… lots of information but not so much deeper level thinking. My two youngest will be in 7th and 9th - so middle school and high school levels, but I am considering doing a middle school level first and then high school level after that. Uncle Sam and You sounds very interesting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Now I’m tempted and I wasn’t even going to do history with anyone next year! 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I'm doing everything (reading, spelling, science, grammar) in Spanish except math (TT), Spelling (AAS), and Bible (doubles as English reading). R & S Spanish textbooks and workbooks. We'll finish up the ECC geography for social studies too. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 59 minutes ago, Junie said: And now y'all have me looking at Notgrass again... Sorry, Junie!! Not really!!😂😂😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Slache said: You don't think you'd buy the workbooks for any of them? Maybe the Lesson Review. Hmmmmmmmm…….. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 To change the subject briefly, for some reason the Portal has remained open. I can’t believe I have actually been able to have a conversation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Renai said: I'm doing everything (reading, spelling, science, grammar) in Spanish except math (TT), Spelling (AAS), and Bible (doubles as English reading). R & S Spanish textbooks and workbooks. We'll finish up the ECC geography for social studies too. What level are you on for AAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, KrissiK said: I have them all. And I did them all with my two older kids. I think Slashie is right in that they are very interesting, but they are simple and don’t go deeper into the meaning of historical events. Do you have the high school levels, too? How do they compare to the middle school books, particularly in terms of content and interestingness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Sweet potato fries With sriracha mayonnaise. Mmmm It's a good thing. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Fortunately for Juliet there weren't as many booms around here tonight as there usually are on the Fourth of July. Despite the Sheriff threatening to jail anyone who sets off fireworks (it's dangerously dry around here), people still did set them off and as far as I can tell, no police actually showed up to jail anyone. And fortunately no fires were set. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I like "What Wondrous Love is This". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 We had tons of fireworks going off until around midnight last night. The kids stepped outside in our yard to watch some, the dog was barking his head off every time there were a bunch going off. Personal fireworks used to be illegal around here and it wasn't so bad. That changed about two years ago. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I've been basically sitting around resting for the past two days but today I have to get back to work. I'm feeling better, still a little congested but not as tired. I need to run by the science center and do some reorganizing, run to my storage unit and get my MUS Algebra book for dd and boxes for my mom, put some plastic drawer sets and a shelf set in the storage unit. I had all my clothes in plastic drawers in my bedroom because there was very little space. We just ordered to long low dressers that we stacked in that spot so I finally have real dressers! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Good Morning! Happy Monday! Still a lot of coughing going on at my house. 😞 I'm (more or less) well now, although I've had some pretty severe headaches (that are probably not related to the illness). I have no idea if we're going to accomplish anything today. I'm just trying to get us all to bedtime. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 13 hours ago, ikslo said: What level are you on for AAS? We are just getting started, so level 1. We should be on level 2 by the time school starts. I have through level 4 since I used it with Dancer long ago. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!~D Holiday Monday!!! We have absolutely no obligations today. I am so glad. I will continue with the piles of laundry and try to get my life in order. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I like "What Wondrous Love is This". I love that song so much!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Renai said: I'm doing everything (reading, spelling, science, grammar) in Spanish except math (TT), Spelling (AAS), and Bible (doubles as English reading). R & S Spanish textbooks and workbooks. We'll finish up the ECC geography for social studies too. That is so awesome, Renai. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Good morning! It's The Queen's favorite day! I didn't get to sleep until after midnight - that'll learn me to take a 3-1/2 hour nap on a Sunday afternoon! We all slept late. Dh and ds26 have the day off work. Only dd18 is working today. I am leisurly drinking my coffee and looking at (Warning: Edpo! Avert yer eyeballs!) science courses available on The Great Courses Plus, which is now called "Wondrium" for ds16 and dd12 who have no science scheduled for the fall. I am looking at an "everyday engineering" one and either a history of inventions or large structures engineering. I think both kids would find them at least moderately interesting. As you were. I'm making mushroom risotto for dinner tonight, ala Slachey's recipe. Wish me luck. Ds16 hates rice, but I'm hoping to convince him to at least try it. If not, he's stuck with salad, lol. I need to put up the 4th of July twinkle lights and the red, white, and blue flag banner from the front porch. Coffee! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, KrissiK said: That is so awesome, Renai. I know, right? And in Spanish. Sigh. So awesome. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 The scout troop posted a video from camp - someone brought kazoos for everyone and they were all playing them as they walked to dinner. What a bunch! Did I tell you about our crew leader on the Philmont trek? She made a kazoo earring and every so often when we were hiking she would play her kazoo to keep our spirits up. We would usually end up singing along. She was awesome. I love those girls! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 So it looks like I may have sold my MUS Algebra 1 when I thought dd was going to do Teaching Textbooks. I'm going to do one more check at the science center and make sure it's not there, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to buy it again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Wheres Toto said: So it looks like I may have sold my MUS Algebra 1 when I thought dd was going to do Teaching Textbooks. I'm going to do one more check at the science center and make sure it's not there, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to buy it again. You might be a homeschool mom if... 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Warning: Edpo! Avert yer eyeballs (again) Should I make dd14 and ds16 do The Art of Argument together, or is that just asking for trouble? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Susan in TN said: Warning: Edpo! Avert yer eyeballs (again) Should I make dd14 and ds16 do The Art of Argument together, or is that just asking for trouble? Is this to get them to argue more frequently? 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Warning: Edpo! Avert yer eyeballs (again) Should I make dd14 and ds16 do The Art of Argument together, or is that just asking for trouble? I think it would make it easier for them to put into practice what they are learning. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I just love that I can get back to ITT whenever I want instead of doing all the incantations and human sacrifices like I was doing before to get the Portal opened. I was about ready to throw the cat into the volcano. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, KrissiK said: I just love that I can get back to ITT whenever I want instead of doing all the incantations and human sacrifices like I was doing before to get the Portal opened. I was about ready to throw the cat into the volcano. Yo tambien. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Renai said: We are just getting started, so level 1. We should be on level 2 by the time school starts. I have through level 4 since I used it with Dancer long ago. Ah, okay. I have 3-7 I am going to get rid of, but it sounds like you are a ways away from needing 5-7. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, KrissiK said: I just love that I can get back to ITT whenever I want instead of doing all the incantations and human sacrifices like I was doing before to get the Portal opened. I was about ready to throw the cat into the volcano. Which cat? (Your cats want to know. . . ) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I went to get water from the water jug and the big (five gallon) water jug cracked on the bottom, leaking water. I couldn't leave that because over time I would have five gallons of water on my floor. So Xena transferred (almost) five gallons of water from the cracked (but still almost 42 pounds) jug to an empty one. I lost about a quart of water on the floor in the process but that wasn't so hard to clean up. So I guess, despite not being thin or buff yet, these Xena upper body exercises are making me stronger. . . 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 The kitchen is almost done. We're ready to start the floor but before we do that, we have to clear out the dining room because we're going to do the dining room floor at the same time and with the same materials. Only the dining room is a huge hoarding spot for me (where isn't in this house?). I have been working on cleaning out and getting rid of the huge fish tank in there. It's now empty- I just now need to photograph it and enter it on Nextdoor for free so hopefully someone will take it away. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, KrissiK said: I was about ready to throw the cat into the volcano. Is this another saying you made up in college? 41 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Which cat? (Your cats want to know. . . ) 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Which cat? (Your cats want to know. . . ) Lily-cat. She is such a whiny-butt. #isaidbutt. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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