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we are currently in Unit 22 of Preparing, so we have completed a large portion of the program. He is able to read all of the independent history and science. He could even read CHOW, Grandpa's Box and the Storytime books; but I don't let him. In my original post I included a copy of his written narr...

I am currently using Preparing for my ds and Beyond for my dd. They both listen in on the others readings ( story time and history) as we sit at one table and do schoolwork. I have a few questions/concerns about next year. First, my ds has horrible handwriting. I am currently using Dianne Craft's fi...

you may also want to check Dianne Craft's website. She has a figure 8 exercise that works well for handwriting, reversals and writing in general.

HTH

I am currently doing Preparing with my ds and am looking ahead to next year. I am wondering approximately how long CtC takes and the breakdown of the boxes. I tried to do a search as I'm sure this has been discussed but I couldn't find the information. Also, would CtC work well for a child that does...

My ds is on unit 12 in Preparing. We have done maybe 4 or 5 of the history projects. He doesn't seem to enjoy them much. He is not an artsy craftsy kind of kid. Is it okay to skip them or do the skills build up on them? I figure I could force the issue but at this point I would rather not. I'm think...

hmm Can she save it until she has done all the reading in that box? That's usually what ds does at least. Very rarely will he be in the middle of reading something and want to tell me something unless "it's really cool mom" Usually it will be after he has read whatever he was supposed to then he tel...

Hey Ann Since you say your dd is a chatty kathy and wants to discuss everything, could you try having her summarize more. For ex. in 3 or 4 sentences what happened today in this story? Or what was the main topic? Maybe that would help make things go a little faster. Not sure exactly what you are ski...

Just a thought what if you copied the page so Mommy had her own to do. Then when she says you do it? You can point to your own page and say I am this one is yours. That might work.

I'm working my ds through Preparing and dd through Beyond. It is taking us forever. I think they are placed correctly. I have asked my ds if the work is too hard or if he doesn't understand something. He says he understands things for the most part, occasionally he may not understand something. We h...

Quick question regarding Lesson 6 in Rod and Staff: The written practice is about writing an interesting paragraph/story. I know Carrie does not plan for the kids to do all of the writing etc in the R & S lessons. Should the kids do this? The same day they are copying 2 paragraphs in Independent His...

Thank you for explaining that torch = flashlight. I figured it was a typo or something. Sounds like it is basically your normal school supplies.

Sarah

I am going to be ordering both Beyond and Preparing towards the end of this month but my convention is this coming weekend. Miller Pads and Paper will be there and I'm wondering if there is anything I will need for these 2 programs. I'm already planning on purchasing 3 packs of construction paper si...

When he is doing independent work headphones might help. My dh wears them when he needs to concentrate.

Sarah

There should be a place on the decription of ETC that says what is covered in each book. Okay I readily have the books so here in a nutshell is what is covered in the different books. Book 1 Consonant pretest and short vowels Book 2 Initial consonant blends and final consonant blends Book 3 One syll...

So would you suggest I stagger start them. I'm guessing start the oldest first and have him get used to Preparing then once we have a routine with that start dd on Beyond?