Time frames for RTR boxes

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8arrows
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Time frames for RTR boxes

Post by 8arrows » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:16 pm

I know this has been discussed before too, but I can't find it. Can anyone link me to this? I am finalizing my schedule and want to make sure I was realistic. My husband calls me "overly optImistic". It means I don't always allow enough time. I don't need math or English, but do need the others. Thank you.
Melissa, wife to Jim for 28 years
3 graduated, 2 using US 2, 8th grade dd using Missions to Marvels
Isaiah 40:11 ...He gently leads those that have young.

mamas4loves
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Re: Time frames for RTR boxes

Post by mamas4loves » Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:57 am

Hi,

I don't know where the recommended time frames are either, but I just used RTR so I can give you our experiences.
Bible Quiet time: 10-15min
Reading About History, Research, Independent History (done in a block of time): 45-55min
Teacher directed boxes (done in a block of time): 30-40min (I tried to keep it at 30m and would often have her finish up on her own)
History Project: varies, but around 20m
Science: 30-40 min (sometimes longer due to distractions, perfectionism on her part)

I hope this helps! I found RTR to be very student driven, sometimes my dd was super motivated and would work on things before breakfast or even the night before to get a jump start and when she did that she would be done by 11:30 or so, which she liked.

Blessings!
Jess
Jess
happy wife to DH of 14 yrs and mama to DD12, DD9, DS6, DD4
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DD9--Preparing
DS6--The Reading Lesson!
DD4--LHTH
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tollhousemom
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Re: Time frames for RTR boxes

Post by tollhousemom » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:46 am

I had saved this as a bookmark!!

Here you go...
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7138

Looking forward to starting RTR in August!
tollhousemom

holdinon
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Re: Time frames for RTR boxes

Post by holdinon » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:24 am

Thanks for bringing this question back up :D . Now I don't have to go searching for it :wink: . We just got in our RtR box and I am going to be tweaking our schedule this weekend. Everyone except my oldest is plugging along with the same things for a bit longer. So I'm thinking I won't have to change much (if any). These estimated times for each box will certainly help me figure that out! :D
Angie
2013-2014 year:
Geography, CtC, Preparing, Bigger, Beyond, and Little Hearts (and surviving!)

(Completed LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, Preparing, CtC, RtR, and RevtRev)

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