I have to second the checklist idea and the audio/visual approach. My boys love the checklist and are lost without one (I've created monsters...
We used ETC for our oldest and they helped him immensely. I think my youngest would look at me and say "No way!" I couldn't wrap my brain around...
I think you could find a lot of the books for free (per Ambleside's list) if you check www.gutenberg.org or www.manybooks.net. I hope this helps....
I just can't resist sound off on this one as I think both questions merit the same answer. Forgive me if I seem harsh at all. Socialization in a...
I hear that! Sometimes I find myself having to handle my dh, mil, and fil! Talk about a juggling act! You go girl! Way to stick up for the...
No worries. I don't think I was very specific in what I was looking for in the post. I thought the title said it all.
Volume 1 of SotW is intended for first graders but it can also be used as a jumping off point for 5th graders. All you do for your 5th grader is...
I would be thrilled with that. I suggested it further up the thread. I have come across more than a few that looked like a regular post only to...
hmmm... what about making it "mandatory" to put "FOR SALE" in caps before what they are selling? or "WANTED"? Even that would be a help but I'd...
The ones I listed all have guides. Last time I checked, Ambleside didn't have any subject/grade guides.
Am I looking at the right schoolexpress? It's gone paid! They don't have the free units anywhere that I can find...
I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a free version that's similar to Winter's Promise, Oak Meadow, Living Books Curriculum, My Father's...
You have my prayers, dear. I have always told my boys that even though there is a technical name for what the good Lord gave them, we call them...
I know we all have to get rid of things from time to time. I mean no offense to those trying to do so. I'm one of those poor souls who is...
MommasBoys, I felt like that bringing my boys home in December. For my oldest, it was coming back home. I felt like I totally screwed up his 2nd...
I feel for you on the in-laws who buy it and say deal with it. Not that I'm catholic, but if someone gave me a how-to book, you'd be hard pressed...
I know that a couple of people mentioned Ambleside Online and I'll second (or third, as the case may be) that. Another one I didn't see mentioned...
Actually, I was just at the site yesterday picking up the freebie and it looked like there was a link to a raw scan of the book available at...
roflmao!! I'm going to copy and paste that into my blog to share with others!!! That is too funny!! I just may share it with my pastor!
I would think that dream was major divine hint to pull your child. And if the principal decides to get crappy with you, you can tell him to stuff...
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