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by Shamayim
Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Another Dictation Question from a Newbie at Dictation :)
Replies: 7
Views: 1488

Re: Another Dictation Question from a Newbie at Dictation :)

I have seen this in my dc at all levels. If your dd was missing several things over and over I would question the placement, but I think she sounds like she is doing fine. I think repetition is what has been so helpful to my ds. I am no pro, but if it were me I would keep going as you have been. :D ...
by Shamayim
Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Where to start a 7th Grader?
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

Re: Where to start a 7th Grader?

You are going to love Creation to Christ! It is packed full of great Old Testament truths. There are so many great assignments that I would never have come up with on my own. We have really enjoyed the prophecy pages where the student looks up an Old Testament prophecy and then looks up the fulfillm...
by Shamayim
Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Where to start a 7th Grader?
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

Re: Where to start a 7th Grader?

Hi! I would look at the placement chart and base your decision mostly on that. There are so many wonderful things to learn in each guide (not just history). I have seen how my boys have benefited from each area of the guide. So placing your dc in the guide that best fits his skills will give him the...
by Shamayim
Wed May 02, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Received my MTMM package today! WONDERFUL book choices.
Replies: 6
Views: 1584

Re: Received my MTMM package today! WONDERFUL book choices.

Lol!! I got mine today! Yea!! The moon book looks great. And I'm really looking forward to World of Chemistry. The great speeches book looks good too. I could go on.... Of course what I really want is the TM in my hand :P Oh and the student sheets! But I shall wait patiently!! Kristen 6 ages 12 to 1...
by Shamayim
Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Homeschooling Concerns/Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 2433

Re: Homeschooling Concerns/Questions

Hi Nicole! Welcome to the HOD boards! It is great to hear that you are looking into homeschooling while your daughter is young:) I just wanted to address the social aspect of your question. I have always looked at it this way: I would rather teach my children social skills than their 4 or 5 yr old p...
by Shamayim
Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: About You??
Replies: 4
Views: 1287

Re: About You??

HI! I am new to HOD and new to these boards, but not new to homeschooling :) I was a school teacher at one time, but I have overcome that handy cap :D I have been homeschooling for nine years (or 12 if you count from birth)! I am loving HOD and so are my kids!! I have used several different curricul...