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by bookworm
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Opinion Poll: Storytime for the new book (after Preparing)
Replies: 31
Views: 7351

Re: Opinion Poll: Storytime for the new book (after Preparing)

I think kids at that age can handle a little more "challenging content" in their reading, however, I totally understand what you are saying as well. As a parent I would prefer the books be related to the history period, however, if there simply was not one available for a certain section I think ano...
by bookworm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone cut the binding off the guide and 3 hole punch it?
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

oooo...thanks for the picture! That's very helpful to see just how that would work. A visual aid is always good ;)
Thanks!
by bookworm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone cut the binding off the guide and 3 hole punch it?
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

I'm still not sure what to do after reading all the other threads. Now that I look at the actual thickness of Bigger I think that after adding extra pages of my own things a binder might just get too big and cumbersome. Maybe leaving the book as is but tabbing it somehow and then having a binder wit...
by bookworm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone cut the binding off the guide and 3 hole punch it?
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

Oh my, and I usually use the search function :roll:
Will be sure to do that before I post a question next time :wink:

I wonder if this issue should be listed in the "commonly asked questions" section....
by bookworm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone made a week/month at a glance type chart for Bigger?
Replies: 2
Views: 1249

Anyone made a week/month at a glance type chart for Bigger?

This is the one thing I wished the guide had. I like to see the "big picture" for the week and month so I can plan accordingly. It's especially helpful when I feel I'm behind because of vacation or a trip-it helps me see what we need to do to get back on track. Maybe just something that showed the c...
by bookworm
Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone cut the binding off the guide and 3 hole punch it?
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

Anyone cut the binding off the guide and 3 hole punch it?

I'm thinking of doing this so it lays flat but also so I can put additional notes, activities, etc. with the coordinating guide pages.

Anyone done this? How much was it?

Thanks
by bookworm
Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: ot can anyone give me some examples of your school name?
Replies: 39
Views: 23638

The only reason I had to pick a name was for Scholastic book orders ;) I picked "Creekside School" because it's our address and we really do live by a creek.
by bookworm
Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: If you use different LA than listed by HOD-what do you use?
Replies: 6
Views: 2327

If you use different LA than listed by HOD-what do you use?

I'm not talking about DITHOR but rather the Rod and Staff or Language Lessons. If you don't use these because you were already using something else or these just didn't work for you-what do you use? Does it work fine with the HOD program you're using? I hate to switch LA again but I do like what I'v...
by bookworm
Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Learning based on the number of books used?
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

It's a CM method, with the ' less is more' mentality...meaning fewer books, smaller amounts of time reading them, and more time to savor them and ponder...hence actually getting MORE out of the study! I feel so relaxed about our up-coming year....I don't have to worry about 10's of books sitting in...
by bookworm
Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Learning based on the number of books used?
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

Learning based on the number of books used?

Let me try to explain this so it doesn't sound silly... I have all the Bigger books for the year in a tidy basket-it looks so lovely and inviting and DOABLE! This is for ALL subjects mind you ;) Then I look at the program I was going to use and the 2 baskets of books that were just for the history p...
by bookworm
Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Are D'Aulaire biographies in the extention packs at all?
Replies: 4
Views: 1651

Thanks everyone! I have Beyond so will check the biographies section.

They are such great books I had to find a way to add them in :)
by bookworm
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Are D'Aulaire biographies in the extention packs at all?
Replies: 4
Views: 1651

Are D'Aulaire biographies in the extention packs at all?

Just wondered if these books were scheduled anywhere. I love them and want to include them in our history. Just trying to figure out where.
Thanks
by bookworm
Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Help In Deciding What Program for 7 and 10 yo.
Replies: 12
Views: 3579

Welcome! I'm struggling with the same issue and got some great advice in my post below "Why oh Why do I torture myself." Be sure to check it out. If you do Beyond you could use some of the read-a-louds as independent readers for your older one. This was the advice I got. If you do Bigger you could s...
by bookworm
Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: ?s about Reading Made Easy
Replies: 6
Views: 2448

Thanks Carrie, that was really helpful. Hearing more about people's experiences helped me understand the program a little more. Since my DD is very visual I think the dotted letters, gray letters, etc will appeal to her and help her with the process. She's such a different learner than my DS! It's l...
by bookworm
Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Why oh Why do I torture myself!? (Beyond vs Bigger)
Replies: 7
Views: 2436

Good question. I do think I'll continue using what we have. They are solid programs and go through 6th grade.
And most importantly, my son actually tolerates them ;)