rose_king Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I am reading The Well Trained Mind. I guess you could say I am rereading. I love the idea of the book. I can see how to easily begin with my 3yo. I think it will be wonderful. I am having trouble trying to change over my 5th grader. She is 11. She is also a hands on person. We have been using lapbooks, and I can see where I can retain that part using WTM. I guess I am on info. overload. Our library is very very small. We would have to drive at least an hour or better for the library. (I am willing to do that) I think what I am asking is how do you start? Do you just jump in? Should I be worried about catching up on anything? Is there any advice you could throw my way? :confused: I forgot to tell you we have only been hsing for 1 yr. Thank you for listening to me ramble. I would appreciate any advice you might have. Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I would start at the beginning of your next school year, unless you don't have much or anything left to wrap up from this grade. Take your time, plan out what you want to do. Figure out what books you want to use, and lay everything out in advance. Purchase the books you want but can't get from your library and start history with the Ancients, even if that is 6th grade instead of 5th. It's always best to begin at the beginning. :001_smile: You might try having her give you narrations/summaries, etc, so she will be in practice. Read lots of reviews and find something you think will work well with you and your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_king Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Thank you both so much for taking time to help me. I will take your advice and start at the beginning. If I am going do this, I want to do it right. I am taking Mrs. Bauer's advice and adding the Saxon math. Lots to think about and learn myself. I love the timeline idea, I can't wait to get started with that. There is just so much to think about, buy, and plan. Wish me luck! Rose Edited March 28, 2009 by rose_king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I just wanted to add my welcome! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_king Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thank you so much. It was very sweet of you to take time to welcome me. I hope you have a wonderful week. Rose:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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