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- Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:11 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: ideas to combine/extend Beyond?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1620
Re: ideas to combine/extend Beyond?
I used books like the DAulaire books on George Washington, Columbus, and Benjamin Franklin. I also used Paddle to the Sea. There are so many good books out there. I don't remember all of them I pulled together. Another recommendation I would have are the audios from character concepts.com called Unc...
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:45 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Need to enrich science for DS6...how?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3062
Re: Need to enrich science for DS6...how?
Have you seen the Magic School bus science experiment kits that are a monthly mail subscription? I have seen them on zulily, educents and other discount websites. They are basically kits mailed out monthly for a year.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:47 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Little or Beyond?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1707
Re: Little or Beyond?
If he fits in Little Hearts then that would be better when you have one in Bigger. At those ages it's really better to have a guide between your kids. Bigger is the most teacher intensive guide. From the sound of it Little hearts would fit him perfectly and allow him a fun first year at home. Rememb...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:41 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Reason #1 to use HOD - The Self-Propelled Advantage!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6765
Re: Reason #1 to use HOD - The Self-Propelled Advantage!
I have been listening to some of this ladies talk on blogradio about Self-Propelled Advantage. Actually these past few days I have really been pondering on how we are doing with school and thinking about next year. After listening to these talks I am more sure than ever that HOD is right for us stil...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:23 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Where do your older kids do school?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3163
Re: Where do your older kids do school?
We already have 3 desks in our house. So I would just be rearranging their location. For now I have two large desks(not school) in the school room and a small kids table. Then we used the kitchen table for together work and the couch. So I would just relocate one of the desks. It just kinda hit me t...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:06 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: College prep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1435
Re: College prep
Ahhh, so I'm not the only one that feels pressed to start my kids in college early. It's not enough to homeschool and have them ahead academically, they must start college early. Oh and we live near the college by 12 family. If you haven't heard of them do a quick search. Not what I really want for ...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:02 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Where do your older kids do school?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3163
Re: Where do your older kids do school?
Well, that makes me feel so much better. This year has been really rough with my oldest just taking so long.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Which writing program?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2118
Re: Which writing program?
IEW Medevial based. I love, love, love this program. I also bought the teaching writing, structure and style DVD set for myself. I am so impressed with their methods. I wish I had this when I was younger and learning to write. Much better in my opinion than WWTB.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:54 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Where do your older kids do school?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3163
Where do your older kids do school?
If you have older independent school age children that use HOD, where do they do their school? Maybe CtC on up. I'm wondering how to make some things work better for us. My older son is very distracted by my younger kids and wants to pay attention to what everyone is saying/doing at all times. He ta...
- Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:59 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Worksheets in R&S English
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1857
Re: Worksheets in R&S English
I love the worksheets too. My kids really love it. I use them in place of written practice because usually the worksheets make it easier! faster! less writing than written practice would be. Sometimes that is easier than even oral. They are super cheap and I use them as a time saver, not extra work ...
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:04 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Tips to be more productive with homeschooling
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3066
Re: Tips to be more productive with homeschooling
Carrie has some wonderful advice! Maybe for the time being you can streamline breakfast and get your shower in. Maybe the kids can eat trail mix and cereal for breakfast. Something quick and a finger food. You could have them in the bathroom with you eating while you shower. This of course depends o...
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: To skip a guide and Uncombine or not?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2494
Re: To skip a guide and Uncombine or not?
I did decide to let my oldest skip to RTR. He read lots of the CTC books on his own. That boy loves a good book!!! :D In the end I had to look at what would work for my family. I wanted my younger son to not feel like all the fun activities were spoiled cause big brother just did it all. So I knew I...
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:42 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Cost
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7747
Re: Cost
Have you considered having a homeschool fundraiser? Schools do it all the time, so why can't homeschoolers who need it. I would have your children majorly helping in it. Think of something to make and sell to neighbors, family, church family, etc. If making is not an option maybe find one of those b...
- Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:35 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HELP! I am so confused at what to order.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1762
Re: HELP! I am so confused at what to order.
Yep, that's it. For some reason it feels complicated and once it clicks you understand their method of ordering completely.
- Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:31 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HELP! I am so confused at what to order.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1762
Re: HELP! I am so confused at what to order.
You need to add the economy package for K, basic package for k, then add your Bible and handwriting. Should add up to $159. You can pm me your email address if you still don't understand and I will send you a screen shot with what you need to order. Also read to make sure the math workbooks are incl...