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by John'smom
Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: CTC's WWTB: Our first descriptive paragraphs
Replies: 2
Views: 833

CTC's WWTB: Our first descriptive paragraphs

The kids wanted me to share their descriptive paragraphs that they just finished. John: A manatee is a giant, gray mammal. It paddles with its rounded flippers and uses its tail as a rudder. They seem to smile happily as they sleep. These aquatic mammals have long, pointy whiskers like a cat. A mana...
by John'smom
Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:58 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Singapore Math-3A?
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Singapore Math-3A?

We were to choose to do page 22 or 23 today and dd chose 22. Anyway, at the top where it has sections a,b, and c, the problem are written horizontally like 509+365 and 746+254. Are these meant to do in their head or is it okay to write them vertically and then solve?
by John'smom
Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Little Review on how CTC is going for us...
Replies: 10
Views: 2890

Re: Little Review on how CTC is going for us...

This is wonderful to hear. I'm glad it is working out well for her. Currenly, my 11 year old 6th grade son is taking a "break" from Unit 1 Day 1 of CTC. He is bright and a joyful person, to boot; but he was in tears over the work. It is a big step for him to be so independent and to step away from ...
by John'smom
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Could I ask for your prayers?
Replies: 12
Views: 3213

Re: Could I ask for your prayers?

Definitely praying. (((HUGS)))
by John'smom
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Little Review on how CTC is going for us...
Replies: 10
Views: 2890

Re: Little Review on how CTC is going for us...

Edwena, Just getting ready to start CTC too and wondered what you meant by "Sarah's art tutorials" ? Is there a link somewhere for this? My dd not so artsy like my oldest who did CTC a couple years ago. She did great but my next DD may need a little assistance to develop some of those skills. thank...
by John'smom
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Little Review on how CTC is going for us...
Replies: 10
Views: 2890

Little Review on how CTC is going for us...

So we just started CTC last week and just wanted to give a review of it. I know we haven't been doing it long, but we've had some pleasant surprises and I wanted to share. First is my dd is just 9 (turned 9 at the beginning of July, so a young 9) and has used HOD from Beyond on. I have heard repeate...
by John'smom
Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Would switching math programs set us back?
Replies: 15
Views: 4065

Re: Would switching math programs set us back?

We've done some switching around of Math Programs the past few years... yes, it does usually put you "behind". I've only found it to be worth it if continuing with the same program is going to put us *more* behind (ie the kids just aren't getting it and we're rehashing the same thing over and over ...
by John'smom
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: A Few Questions about CTC before beginning....
Replies: 5
Views: 1581

Re: A Few Questions about CTC before beginning....

Thanks for the replies, ladies. They have been so helpful. Looking forward to starting school next Tuesday. :D
by John'smom
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Rejoice with Us....
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Rejoice with Us....

Thanks, ladies for rejoicing and the prayers. (((HUGS)))

mom23, my dc are excited. We have had fun reading what is happening with baby inside the womb each day.
by John'smom
Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Rejoice with Us....
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Rejoice with Us....

We are expecting a baby!!!! I am 10 weeks and due on Feb 17th. I am so excited to be able to use LHTH and LHFHG. We did not come to HOD until Beyond with my other 2 kiddos. God is so good!!! Thanks for letting me share.
by John'smom
Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: A Few Questions about CTC before beginning....
Replies: 5
Views: 1581

A Few Questions about CTC before beginning....

As I was looking through the manual today I noticed I had a few questions: 1. Reading About History Day 1, the child is suppose to answer at least 1 question in the box. It is an independent box. Am I suppose to go over this in a follow-up sessions with my dc? It doesn't seem quite right not doing s...
by John'smom
Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Please join us in prayer...
Replies: 9
Views: 3083

Re: Please join us in prayer...

Praying for both families and for your daddy too.
by John'smom
Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Kindergarten Math...Singapore vs Math U See
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: Kindergarten Math...Singapore vs Math U See

I have used both and really like both of them. I have used MUS from Primer through Epsilon (and will be doing Zeta next year)and Singapore 1B-2B, so not nearly as long. To be honest, the Singapore way does not naturally come to me, but I have it down now. For me, none of the tips or tricks taught by...
by John'smom
Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Results for Stanford Achievement Test
Replies: 5
Views: 1717

Re: Results for Stanford Achievement Test

We just got our Iowa test scores back today and I too am very pleased with the results. My dd overall composite percentile was 95 and my ds was 93. So it means they did better than 95% and 93% of everyone who took the test. YEAH HOD!!!! My dd struggles in Math and after switching to a combo of Singa...