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by Rice
Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Preparing Science: Reading too Difficult
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

Re: Preparing Science: Reading too Difficult

I am uncertain from your question whether or not your concern is about the science preparing them well for the later science in general, or if your concern is about your son, specifically. Does he have dyslexia, like your older one? If dyslexia is not suspected, how is he doing with the Independent ...
by Rice
Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: RTR problems with page numbers in IEW
Replies: 6
Views: 1981

Re: RTR problems with page numbers in IEW

This is a common question on the FB groups! Contacting HOD is the only solution, so hopefully Carrie or Julie can respond to you soon.

Hugs!
by Rice
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Guide Prep Thread?
Replies: 6
Views: 2112

Re: Guide Prep Thread?

While I do make set up notes for myself the first time I prep a guide (with 8 kids it does save me time and help me remember what I did last time), and even share those notes in the HOD FB groups, the reality is that the guides themselves are the best thing to follow when setting up, especially the ...
by Rice
Thu Jul 22, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: DITHOR questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1303

Re: DITHOR questions

You can skip a book pack (eg go from 4/5 to 6/7), or you can have them do half the genres in school and finish the rest of the books as free reads or scheduled books over the summer. The first year you use the 4/5 workbook you do 4 or 5 genres (any ones you wish) and the second year you do the genre...
by Rice
Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: High School Science
Replies: 4
Views: 1930

Re: High School Science

My older kids were not STEM bound and we did IPC as written, but added the quizzes and tests back in for 2 credits (as per publisher's recommendations). It was a LOT (1hr+/day). But, this meant they did not need a full credit of science in 12th. My next guy I am considering doing just the Physics po...
by Rice
Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Assessment for Kids
Replies: 3
Views: 1745

Re: Assessment for Kids

Gaps in skills or gaps in knowledge? Are you doing HOD as written, using what is recommended for grammar, writing/composition, and overall expectations? (If not, is there an academic reason or just personal preference?) Is she struggling with what is expected in HOD? If so, what areas? (Are you adap...
by Rice
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: How time flies!
Replies: 2
Views: 1779

Re: How time flies!

I kind of answered all these questions in the summer thread, but just wanted to share how excited I am for all of you (and especially you, Carrie as homeschool mama) as you celebrate this milestone for Cole. May he and his bride be a blessing to your family and business/ministry, and may it be a ble...
by Rice
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Summer...are you taking a break?
Replies: 4
Views: 2034

Re: Summer...are you taking a break?

We are done! (Mostly. :lol: ) PS goes to the end of June here, so we are early this year. :D Our DD graduated in Feb, 15yo DS finished his year in April (so he could farm), 13 yo has 2 units left, 11, 9, and 7yos are done for the year and 4yo is still asking to "do school" almost every day. :) This ...
by Rice
Thu May 20, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: CTC after PHFHG?
Replies: 9
Views: 2786

Re: CTC after PHFHG?

The biggest question to consider when deciding if you should skip a guide, is whether or not she has the skills to do so. Can she already write narrations as directed in CTC (5-8 sentences)? Is she ready for significantly more independence? Personally, I would avoid trying to skip a guide unless the...
by Rice
Thu May 06, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: State history
Replies: 4
Views: 2026

Re: State history

HOD schedules studying your own state in MTMM. You could check that page of their website for a link to the option they have scheduled. You could use it early and then either skip it or do another state when you get to that guide. (I'm Canadian so have no insights into that resource for you, lol.) B...
by Rice
Wed May 05, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Another "School Year" Started
Replies: 2
Views: 1675

Re: Another "School Year" Started

Starting High School and no more preschoolers! Big steps for momma even if no one else recognizes them. Blessings as you walk through this year and cherish these moments in your heart. ❤

Love,
by Rice
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Drawing/Sketching in Bigger
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Re: Drawing/Sketching in Bigger

I'll agree with the others that HOD can still be a great fit. My 3rd child, who is possibly gifted, definitely advanced, has never liked drawing and coloring. He avoided it even as a toddler. When we came to HOD (he was 9 and placed into CTC), he sometimes asked to skip the drawing assignments (whic...
by Rice
Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Placement prep questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1738

Re: Placement prep questions

The comprehension/critical thinking questions for the ER books are available only in the Appendix of the Beyond and Bigger guides, so you would have to get a copy of one of those to "run" the ER set of books, as scheduled by HOD. I have had a 14 1/2yo (in 10th) with struggles with executive function...
by Rice
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Help with finding an older post
Replies: 4
Views: 2149

Re: Help with finding an older post

Thanks for (re)sharing this. Great read and so much detail!
Blessings,
by Rice
Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Please help! I need help with curriculum placement for my 3 children.
Replies: 3
Views: 1898

Re: Please help! I need help with curriculum placement for my 3 children.

It's interesting that you list what your children were doing over a year ago as a starting point. While I understand your desire not to miss anything, the reality is that, despite the stresses of the intervening time, they have likely developed more skills than you are aware of. I think you need to ...