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- Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: Book Basket and Independent Reading Archive
- Topic: K & 1st - Favorite books and extra readers
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27507
Re: Looking for easy-to-read books for new reader
The readers that All About Reading has were great for my son when he first started reading.
- Wed May 08, 2013 8:53 pm
- Forum: Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: Notebook in Adventures
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5590
Re: Adventures: Bible & History, together or separate??
Great! That's perfect. I'm setting up the History notebook and a Bible verse notebook too.
Thanks,
Thanks,
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:39 pm
- Forum: High School Archive
- Topic: 8th Grader - When to start high school?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 37734
Re: High school questions - BTDT moms?
I did not use MFW with my oldest (now a Junior at the University of Tennessee) but we did do some dual enrollment. She was very mature and although we considered dual enrollment as a junior, at the recommendation of a educational consultant, we decided that she was not ready for community college un...
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:28 pm
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Review - after 1st, after 2nd, when finished early?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15627
Re: Continuing Phonics/Reading after 1st grade
I have read the threads Julie listed, thanks, plus all the others I could find about reading. :) I went back to the manual, (novel concept I know) and re-read the suggestions as well as the instructions in Adventures. It looks like I'm doing everything I'm suppose to and still struggle at the end of...
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Prep/Organization - Daily advice from the very organized!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 30605
Re: Work boxes and desk help
Hi Erna, We are doing a modified version of work boxes with Adventures right now. I use two of the Sterlite draws from Target, they are about $15 a piece. I don't use the number and strip system that is recommended. I just label mine by subject. Set 1 is.... Drawer 1 - Calendar Time: basically the s...
- Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:42 pm
- Forum: Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: Read-Alouds - Specific questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7149
Re: Adventures Read A Louds
Thanks everyone. That's good to know. I will probably go with them as planned.
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:56 pm
- Forum: Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: Choosing ADV for More than 1 year? 2 years?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12147
Re: Stretching Adventures out over 2 years?
Interesting. I was just thinking of the same idea. Except we are no where near Canada, just the stretching part. I have a later addition to the family and he will be working through the cycles alone. He is currently doing MFW 1st grade. I was thinking of a skip year and come back to Adventures for 3...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: Ideas - Learning God's Story (First Grade)
- Topic: General Ideas for Learning God's Story
- Replies: 30
- Views: 16871
Looking for more Bible activities for MFW?
I have started collecting ideas on Pinterest. You can check out my Bible Board at http://pinterest.com/cdsmoak/home-school-bible/
There are several other MFW users on Pinterst as well. If you need an invitation, feel free to send me a private message with your e-mail.
There are several other MFW users on Pinterst as well. If you need an invitation, feel free to send me a private message with your e-mail.
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:29 pm
- Forum: Kindergarten Archive
- Topic: Record-keeping and Grades in Kindergarten
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6737
Grade reporting for Kindergarten... what subjects?
I was looking at my umbrella school's grade reporting page for entering Gail's K attendance and "grades." Thankfully you have a few options, including letter grades, pass/fail, and excellent/satisfactory/needs improvement/incomplete. But before you enter anything, you must choose the subjects, and ...
- Wed May 30, 2012 1:10 pm
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Drawing with Children - Ideas and experiences
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13509
Re: 1st grade art and Drawing with Children
I thought some of you might find this link helpful.
http://www.squidoo.com/drawingwithchildrennature
http://www.squidoo.com/drawingwithchildrennature
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:24 pm
- Forum: Ideas - God's Creation from A to Z (Kindergarten)
- Topic: Math - Ideas for math in God's Creation from A to Z
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57277
Re: Coin cup - more visual layout ?
I like that you left the nickel out at first. I can see how that would make it easier to see the place value.
Crystal, the zip lock bag is a good idea too. It is at least see through.
I'm contemplating getting play money and adding velcro dots to attach to a velcro strip.
Crystal, the zip lock bag is a good idea too. It is at least see through.
I'm contemplating getting play money and adding velcro dots to attach to a velcro strip.
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:51 pm
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Compare - Is MFW 1st really as good as K?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13902
Re: How does First grade compare to Kindergarten?
I see what you mean about everyday math being done everyday. duh! We just started the penny a day this week in kindergarten. They won't take much time and I do ours now at the beginning of the day. School day #, Calendar, memory verse, time, and now coins. I was contemplating adding the shape blocks...
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:59 am
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Compare - Is MFW 1st really as good as K?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13902
Re: How does First grade compare to Kindergarten?
Julie, Thank you for the information and the link, it was very helpful. I'm always amazed that you ladies can seem to find a perfect previous thread for my questions. I promise I always search before asking questions but rarely seem to find my answers. :) Crystal, In reading the previous thread (see...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Compare - Is MFW 1st really as good as K?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13902
Re: How does First grade compare to Kindergarten?
Thanks Crystal. This is helping me get a clearer pictures. I just need to come to grips with the fact that the unit part is bible, history & LA just like my Sophomores. :) I just really like the unit study approach but I don't see anything out there that I like better. ;) If you have time, I would l...
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:31 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Classroom - Ideas for set-up, desks, walls, boards, books
- Replies: 82
- Views: 40432
Re: What does your room look like?
Over the years we have schooled in several different locations. (3 houses, 7 rooms LOL!) I prefer a separate room with good natural light and easy access to the kitchen for messy projects. You can see our current room at this link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdsmoak/sets/72157627150147610/ Enjoy y...
- Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:03 pm
- Forum: Book Basket and Independent Reading Archive
- Topic: Library Routine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5278
Re: Library Routine
Good tips. I'm going to make Thursday library day and Sunday request day. We only have 5 days to pick up any holds.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:17 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Encouragement - Overwhelmed with cleaning & homeschooling
- Replies: 92
- Views: 45440
Re: How do you keep up on school and house work??
This is a Great post! This is something we all struggle with. I found myself looking for the "like" button while reading several of the post! ;) I will be re-reading and making notes to implement in our house. Several of them I already do. Yay! Some I only do myself and I need to be better about get...
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:10 pm
- Forum: High School Archive
- Topic: WHL - Prep, General descriptions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8784
Re: high school-World History -supplies
Julie you are a woman after my own heart, I LOVE office supply stores too. Especially this time of year when so many things are on sale. I wanted to note, if you are looking to get a calculator, make sure you get one that can be used on the ACT/SAT test. These things are like mini computers and you ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:41 pm
- Forum: Kindergarten Archive
- Topic: Choosing K - Child who knows letters, adapting early lessons
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7578
Re: Advice need for the Kindergarten Curriculum
I'm in a similar position. I have read through the the phonics/writing section and stuck a "skip" post it note on all the parts that I am certain he does not need. We will be concentrating on writing lower case letters and working on the blending ladder. He recognizes some 3 letter words, but is not...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:01 pm
- Forum: Kindergarten Archive
- Topic: Ideas: Notebooking or Scrapbooking for K
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8925
Re: Construction paper in 3 ring binders ?
Yes! Why did I not think of colored printer paper. I even have some in the closet. I'm going digging through my junk closet. %| Thank You! Postby Smoakhouse » Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:02 pm As I was looking through school supplies, I have found that there actually is 8 1/2 x 11 construction paper as well ...
- Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: Kindergarten Archive
- Topic: 6+ year olds - Modifying MFW K to a faster pace
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24557
Re: K at a faster pace along with Adventures...help...
She is struggling to remember letter sounds and blending hasn't totally clicked for her yet and her letter formation needs work. Leap Frog video's has helped my son learn his letter sounds and start the blending process. You can get them on DVD or streaming on Netflix, if you happen to have that. H...
- Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:52 pm
- Forum: Ideas - God's Creation from A to Z (Kindergarten)
- Topic: Phonics - Ideas for phonics in God's Creation from A to Z
- Replies: 69
- Views: 67120
Tactile Letter Cards
I just ran across this picture of my daughter in PreK 4 with her Tactile letter cards and thought that someone here might find it useful for extra help in learning letters. I don't see why you could not make the lower case as easily as the upper. Tactile Magnet Letters Cards A - Aluminum B - Blue Bu...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:24 pm
- Forum: Ideas - God's Creation from A to Z (Kindergarten)
- Topic: Math - Ideas for math in God's Creation from A to Z
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57277
Days of School Number Chart
Hi Ladies, I wanted to share my weekend project! My husband just doesn't get excited about these things, wonder why? 8[] I made a Days of School Number Chart. I had one of these when my girls where young and we used it for years. I put it on a standard poster board. The post it notes are 2x1 1/2. An...
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:27 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Character - Adapting for wiggly kids?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 27435
Skill Building game ideas
http://www.myobstaclecourse.com/blog/ I love this blog. This is a mom of an autisic boy who has found a way to help her son learn through game type activities to work on skills he need to improve. This keeps things fun and interesting for him. We all could borrow her ideas to make school activities ...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: High School Archive
- Topic: Choosing homeschool vs. outside experiences
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8408
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Hazell's Workshops
Wow Ladies you have such fabulous ideas! I'm blown away. I have started a list for school prep week - the week before we offical start - to include... a study skills DVD, a personality test, the book "What Color Is My Parachut for Teens" (found on my shelf :-) ), setting goals: short term & long ter...