tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864774664374905238.post9193494278912686524..comments2023-05-25T10:24:20.517-05:00Comments on Miscellaneous Musings of a 6X Mom: Homeschooling- first 4 weeks under our belts!Celeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04958942308350578991noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864774664374905238.post-39239283679519007442010-09-18T13:42:00.613-05:002010-09-18T13:42:00.613-05:00Marla- Yes, we do have a lot in common- right dow...Marla- Yes, we do have a lot in common- right down to the big bowl of green beans! I cooked a bunch and froze some yesterday.<br /><br />Nicki- We also read aloud during my almost 2 yr old's nap. I think that's the only way to do it for now! In fact, I've kept her morning nap much longer than I otherwise would have for just that purpose. I'm not getting many naps right now, but have been going to bed earlier. <br /><br />Samantha- Your son may not need to go all the way through TT 6. I've found there's almost 50% overlap between levels. You might just spend a few months on TT 6 and then try 7 again. I'm sorry to hear about your writing curriculum. We're enjoying Sonlight's writing assignments that are related to the books the kids are reading. They spent two days last week writing a character sketch on Pocahontas. They had just finished a book about her, so it also helped show me how much they retained from the book at the same time as teaching them to outline and write a one paragraph character sketch. I think we'll try the Institute for Excellence in Writing in one or two years, but for now Sonlight is working great for us.<br /><br />CeleeCeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958942308350578991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864774664374905238.post-89853499991015977902010-09-18T08:58:36.863-05:002010-09-18T08:58:36.863-05:00We are doing a lot of tweaking here. I am already ...We are doing a lot of tweaking here. I am already reorganizing and ordering new curriculum. I thought I had poured over this enough that it wouldn't happen...it is our second year. Also, our oldest is in 8th, and he is struggling with Teaching Textbooks 7. I see where the public school failed him in Math, because he was so advanced in reading (12th last sem in 5th grade). It makes me sad and mad, but more than that, grateful we can do this at home together!<br />I also am switching a subject, as a well-known hs writer put something I was horrified to read on her Facebook page. I was using her curriculum, but will not use it anymore!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207596671804014300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864774664374905238.post-19916908976607437112010-09-17T16:13:21.103-05:002010-09-17T16:13:21.103-05:00I've learned that I need a nap every day, and ...I've learned that I need a nap every day, and that scheduling Sonlight read-alouds during the toddler's naptime means I will need to take a nap earlier or later! I don't want to miss our Sonlight time. : )Nickihttp://www.400things.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864774664374905238.post-71819113917089931602010-09-17T14:41:36.033-05:002010-09-17T14:41:36.033-05:00We are having a great year also.I feel like we hav...We are having a great year also.I feel like we have so much in common.We are both are expecting.We homeschool,and find great joy in it all.Please stop by.www.homeschoolinglargefamily.com blessings,MarlaMarla Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696666035191555432noreply@blogger.com