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Apr. 20, 2007 - I'm glad I don't have to homeschool without my...
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Sandy at FallingLikeRain posted an entry about what she can't homeschool without, and it looked like fun. Here are my 2cents (some of them very similar to hers--great minds!!)

I'm glad I don't have to homeschool without my...

1) Bible

2) Free Bible curriculum from Calvary Chapel--we have used this a couple of years running now and keep Bible notebooks.  I look at the website ahead of time and print out pages for the week. We simply read the Bible passage, color or fill them out....and voila! Bible lesson. If I try to skip this, my youngest reminds me. :)

3) Globe and wall world map. We refer to these nearly daily.  Also a book of outline maps I got cheap at a teacher supply store.

4) Saxon math--you either love it or hate it. I love it (for most of my kids) It hasn't worked for everyone at every level, but we've successfully used all levels through Advanced Mathematics...which leads me to #5..

5) Teaching Textbooks math. This was a lifesaver for the child who just didn't 'get it' with Saxon. Watch a lesson on DVD, do the problem set. Go back and watch the solutions for any missed problems. It's a beautiful thing!!

6) Scads and scads of 'real books'-- nature books, colorful science books, historical fiction, biographies...we own many and check out many from the library.

7) Learning Language Arts Through Literature--we haven't used this exclusively for language arts, but it's definitely been a mainstay, lo, these many years.

8) My computer and printer. I honestly don't know how we'd function without them. When we're in the middle of a move and have no cpu access, it ain't pretty is all I can say.

9) Art supplies--I'm with Sandy on this one....Prismacolor pencils are used daily here.

10) Music--piano, guitar. We love playing it as well as listening to it. One of the neatest things about homeschooling is the hours we've been able to invest in music.

I'd love to see what others come up with!! Let me know if you make a list, too!

 

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Apr. 20, 2007 - What I can't do without...
Posted by Jenw19
I will be starting Homeschooling this coming Fall and it's nice to see this. It might give me more ideas of what to have on hand...help prep'ing in a way. Thanks so much.
~Jen
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Apr. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Oh, you're so right! This is a great list. It's funny with the loads and loads of curriculum and supplies available it all comes down to a few essentials. I'm going to have to check out Teaching Textbooks, I've heard a lot of good things about them.
Sandy/fallinglikerain
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Apr. 22, 2007 - Great list
Posted by workinprogress
I noticed you use LLATL and I'm considering that for next year. Can I get some advice about it?.... What grades have you used it for? and I'm wondering if you need to supplement any parts of Language Arts? Are there any essay or reports required? I've looked into it online and reviewed the sample lessons but it's not like actually chating with someone who has used it! If you have the time, I'd appreciate any comments you have and thanks for your input!

~Amy (fellow Saxon lover)
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Apr. 23, 2007 - can't do without...
Posted by DianeDay
I'll come up with my list and post it over at my own blog, but I think #1 will probably be my homeschooling friends....like you! :)
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Apr. 24, 2007 - LLATL....
Posted by AFJen88
One of my kids loathed LLATL (he's a boy<g>) For my dd, age 11, it's been perfect. I think we've used nearly every level except the high school gold.
There are plenty of writing assignments. Depending on the child, I have supplemented grammar, handwriting, or spelling. For some, what is in LLATL is plenty. Others needed a little more concentrated work. There are also 4-5 'book studies' in each volume. I generally don't end up doing all of them in a year, though I have good intentions! :) I also don't usually manage to do all the enrichment/review activities they have in there now.
I have used LLATL since back when it was a slim, spiral bound book. I actually may have preferred it that way--more streamlined--which is likely why I feel free to skip some of the 'extras' now! :)
Hope that helps!
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Apr. 27, 2007 - HELLO!
Posted by Cre8iveMom
I have missed you! I have missed ALL my HSB friends!!! God is so good! I have been searching for a new math curriculum for my Peanut, and I've been looking at video textbooks. I came over to your blog and see that you use them!!! Can you tell me about the program? Pros and Cons?

I'm glad to be back in touch with my HSB friends!!!

Love, Cindy
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Apr. 29, 2007 - Hi Cindy!
Posted by AFJen88
Welcome back! I will post an answer on your blog.
But suffice it to say, Teaching Textbooks was a true answer for my second ds.
Jen
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May. 5, 2007 - from Fringey
Posted by Anonymous
Loved reading your site! Will use the Calvary Chapel site - that was awesome! Will be back...
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