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by raceNzanesmom
Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: cursive dilemma
Replies: 6
Views: 1468

Re: cursive dilemma

IDK. I think her cursive looks great, especially for her age. Have you asked her about it? I wasn't taught italic (I don't think), but my natural handwriting is similar (not all letters connecting). Perhaps print a page of more traditional cursive and let her see what she thinks. I would have her co...
by raceNzanesmom
Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Bigger 4 days a week?
Replies: 3
Views: 725

Re: Bigger 4 days a week?

We do 4 days most weeks because our Thursdays are so full with other activities (I had planned for our light day to be Friday, but it hasn't worked out that way.). I just don't turn the page until we're finished. That means Monday isn't always day 1, and that's ok. We'll continue with Bigger in the ...
by raceNzanesmom
Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ordered the economy kit and think I got the wrong one
Replies: 2
Views: 912

Re: Ordered the economy kit and think I got the wrong one

8arrows wrote:You are fine! The extensions are for 10 and 11 year olds (and only if they need them). I think you will have a great year and Rod and Staff three will work well.
I agree, it sounds like they'll do fine in Bigger.

You shouldn't have any need to repeat a guide.
by raceNzanesmom
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Kublai Khan and Mongolia (Preparing)
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: Kublai Khan and Mongolia (Preparing)

Bookmarked this so I can go back to it next year when we're in preparing. Thanks so much for sharing!
by raceNzanesmom
Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Help me figure out an English path for my ds
Replies: 8
Views: 2080

Re: Help me figure out an English path for my ds

Leave it as it is. Finishing by end of 8th is not critical. Just keep moving through. I agree. Our oldest came home after 6th, he finished R&S 8 as an 11th grader. He had really struggled with english after coming out of public school. After three years of R&S he rocked his LA on the ACT. I'd just ...
by raceNzanesmom
Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question about Emeging Readers.
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Question about Emeging Readers.

You can start anywhere. However, we loved reading through the Bible. The Frog and Toad books are quick and fun.
by raceNzanesmom
Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: To switch...or not to switch...that is the question...
Replies: 9
Views: 1709

Re: To switch...or not to switch...that is the question...

We switched mid-year 1st grade. I'm soooo glad we did.

I'd pour over the placement chart and place your child in whichever level she fits. You could do Preparing and start CTC when finished or use CTC and stretch it if you find the need. Whatever works for you.
by raceNzanesmom
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: First Day of Bigger
Replies: 4
Views: 863

Re: First Day of Bigger

:D Welcome to 3rd grade and Bigger, Grace!
by raceNzanesmom
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Teaching a Left-Handed Child to Write
Replies: 7
Views: 1336

Re: Teaching a Left-Handed Child to Write

One of the best things I did re: my ds's handwriting was look at other kids' his age and even older. It helped me see how well he was actually writing for his age. :D
by raceNzanesmom
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Organized for the new "year"
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Re: Organized for the new "year"

Great idea!

I have ours color coded by guide. Future years are stored in a tote, current year on a spare shelf. I need to do that Excel thing!
by raceNzanesmom
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Fun Scheduling Idea!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2153

Re: Fun Scheduling Idea!!

Wonderful idea!
by raceNzanesmom
Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:26 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Teaching a Left-Handed Child to Write
Replies: 7
Views: 1336

Re: Teaching a Left-Handed Child to Write

If they raise the left side of the paper it should allow for a more natural (similar to a rightie) angle for writing. Their grip should be similar as well.
by raceNzanesmom
Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OT- Bedtime Routine HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 2696

Re: OT- Bedtime Routine HELP

I think you have a great routine up to the point they get into bed. For us, into bed means lights off, go to sleep or at least stay quiet and in bed. No reading, no talking, and certainly no electronics (other than a quiet Seeds worship CD in the background). If you want to give them a chance to qui...
by raceNzanesmom
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: LHTH slight disappointments, considering LHFHG
Replies: 8
Views: 1579

Re: LHTH slight disappointments, considering LHFHG

I can't help with LHTH, but I wouldn't move a not yet 5 y/o to LHFHG.

We kept a huge book basket for pre-k and just read, read, read.