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by mothermayi?
Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Optional Shakespeare
Replies: 9
Views: 2453

Re: Optional Shakespeare

Honestly, I would skip it. He has already gone through the book, and besides a small amount of copywork and coloring, I don't think he would miss anything. At this age, Shakespeare is really just about exposure. You don't discuss or analyze the plays so he is already ahead of the ballgame since he's...
by mothermayi?
Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Finish up old year... or skip ahead to new?
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Finish up old year... or skip ahead to new?

If it were me, I would begin Beyond with the little one now, while finishing up any phonics she may be working on. After getting a feel for Beyond for a couple of weeks, I would begin the older student, but continue with the 3Rs he is already using (unless he is really struggling with the methodolog...
by mothermayi?
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Level of Grammr for 6th grader
Replies: 11
Views: 3129

Re: Level of Grammr for 6th grader

jenntracy wrote:Thanks for the reassurance. That will be helpful when i tell my son he is in level 5 for 6th grade. :)

And it will be even more of a joy when he hears 12th graders are using level 8! :D
by mothermayi?
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Level of Grammr for 6th grader
Replies: 11
Views: 3129

Re: Level of Grammr for 6th grader

I have used Shurley English (Grammar) and R&S, and both are rigorous. They are also very different IMO. If it were me, I don't like to fix what isn't broken...okay, well sometimes I do but that never ends well :D . I would stick with Shurley Grammar if your kid does well with it. I would slow it dow...
by mothermayi?
Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Write with the Best vol1 vs. 2
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

Re: Write with the Best vol1 vs. 2

Bumping this up. I am interested in learning more about volume 2 as well. Hopefully someone that used both will chime in soon :) .
by mothermayi?
Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: # of Hours/Day in Last 2 Guides
Replies: 2
Views: 1271

Re: # of Hours/Day in Last 2 Guides

Thank you for the reply. My oldest is 13, and I ask many questions about the high school guides because I need to know where we are headed before we get there :D .
by mothermayi?
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: # of Hours/Day in Last 2 Guides
Replies: 2
Views: 1271

# of Hours/Day in Last 2 Guides

How long will a school day be once the students are using the final two guides?

So far we have WG: up to 6 1/2 hr x 4 days/wk
WH: up to 7 1/2 hr x 4 days/wk

I am curious how long the final guides will take.

Thanks!
by mothermayi?
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: WG Science
Replies: 15
Views: 4396

Re: WG Science

LynnH wrote:Mothermayi you may need to start a separate post with that question so Carrie sees it.

Sorry for the hi-jack :oops: .
by mothermayi?
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: World History Science: Clarification
Replies: 1
Views: 1014

World History Science: Clarification

I see ACE is used for Biology in WH. Is it the Grade 9 Biology PACEs 1097-1108?
by mothermayi?
Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:53 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: WG Science
Replies: 15
Views: 4396

Re: WG Science

How long will a school day be once the students are using the final two guides?
by mothermayi?
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: WG Science
Replies: 15
Views: 4396

Re: WG Science

As a 9th grade level science course, it is not heavy on math calculations. That is partially why Carrie chose it for 9th grade. :wink: Our ds took much from his IPC course with lab in WG. He thoroughly enjoyed the narrative readings by John Hudson Tiner, and he completed every science experiment th...
by mothermayi?
Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Switching to HOD from MFW: Need Placement Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2418

Re: Switching to HOD from MFW: Need Placement Help

Hmmm...it looks like my original comment was deleted?? HOD, was there an issue that I am unaware of? Post removed by board moderator per board rules posted in the "Welcome" section of the board and copied in part below: Our prayer for this board is that its content may glorify our Father in heaven a...
by mothermayi?
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Picture book list to use with HOD Res. to Ref.?
Replies: 10
Views: 3135

Re: Picture book list to use with HOD Res. to Ref.?

"All Through the Ages" is a great resource that has books categorized by grade, chronological order, geographical order, etc. There are lots of books in there that are already sorted.
by mothermayi?
Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Price Increase?
Replies: 0
Views: 2326

Price Increase?

Was there a price increase recently? I am loading my cart and came across the price for DITHR 6/7/8 student workbook. I don't remember paying over $35 for it last fall. :)

ETA: Does HOD inform customers of price increases or updated editions before they occur? Thanks! :)
by mothermayi?
Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Adding more women's history
Replies: 5
Views: 1964

Re: Adding more women's history

We have done RTR several times now, and I have good news - there are women a plenty throughout the year! :D We are in Unit 26, and our talks have been dominated with Catherine of Aragon, Isabella d'Este, Lucretia Borgia, Vittoria Colonna, Margaret of Navarre, Teresa of Avila, Anne Askew, Queen Anne...