Diamonds in the Rough - Typical School Day

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Typical School Day

This is why I hardly ever say anything about our schooling, even though this IS a homeschool blog site:

Teaching Textbook
PBS Kids	Copy Work
Practicing Hymns	Discussing Villi of the Small Intestine
Relaxed Math	Art Appreciation Extra Credit

Doesn't look very thrilling, does it?

We did add a little bit of excitement this week when we got our Teaching Textbooks for math for the older two.

After testing up to their levels, the girls are enjoying the CD lessons, because Mr. Sabouri almost always sounds like he is having a good day. Some critics say TT is below grade level, and I can see why. Number three daughter, who is only eight, is having a great time doing the first few pre-algebra quizzes, lol. (But she does have a great aptitude for math.) TT re-teaches all the basic stuff, but that is where a lot of kids have a poor foundation. For example, my two just discovered that reducing fractions is a LOT easier if you factor both the numerator and denominator, and then cancel the like factors. Our old math didn't use that method.

Other than that, we are trying to wind up one history class (Landmark), three Bible classes (Landmark), and two science classes (Rod and Staff -- I like this a lot). Alizona has been plugging along at Computer Science Pure and Simple... I'm not crazy about that one and neither is she, but we are in it (most of it) for the long haul. Booklover dropped that class after a few weeks. All three girls do copy work. And Carrotlover does spelling. We did Easy Grammar last year(?) and we'll probably do it again in the upcoming school year. All my kids are avid readers, so I don't officially do a reading class with them. Booklover finished Susan Marlow's Writing Workshop with flying colors (good work, Booklover!), and Alizona is working on that now. They have had a great time with that class!! "Electives" include photography, cooking, graphic design, blogging, laundry, creating templates, bike riding, Legos, and etc. And, for some culture, all the girls practice an instrument or two.

So that's our school day. Aren't you glad I shared that with you? lol.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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Posted by psalms16vs2 at 5:26 PM

I just ordered the Math 7 TT for Sarah for next year. I'm waiting to see if Paulie will be able to start the 4th grade level next year. It won't be out until summer, so I'm waiting for the placement test. I think Sarah is really going to like it. :)
JoAnn

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Posted by HeartnSoul at 8:01 AM

I've heard alittle abt TT but never tried it. My oldest is in Saxon Alg. 1/2 because of the things you listed with knowing basic math. He was passed along year to year in Pschool w/o even knowing his times tables :( also he's not quite the math natural as Striker is, who regularly "teaches" his older brother.. shhhh ;)

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Posted by cahanbury at 12:28 PM

I love love love how you have laundry listed as a subject. You are the best.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Posted by foxvalleyfamily at 1:36 PM

That looks like a wonderful school day!
we had school outside today, too!

I have been contemplating trying Teaching Textbooks for my oldest daughter, too. I am glad to hear another positive review for them!

Blessings,
Michelle

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Friday, March 21, 2008

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Posted by BeccaBeard at 6:27 AM

Your school sounds like my school - I have a house full of readers who just want to, well, READ! ;-) Forget science experiments.

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Friday, March 21, 2008

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Posted by PlainJane at 5:24 PM

Great post! They look like they are all enjoying it with smiles on their faces or at least in deep concentration.

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Friday, March 28, 2008

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Posted by Jade at 5:00 PM

We're gettting ready to jump into our first year of Teaching Textbooks and are considering RS science.
I'm glad to hear that you like the science.
Jade

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