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by mward9702
Wed May 27, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Dictation question
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Re: Dictation question

Thank you for your advice. I agree. Thanks again!
by mward9702
Wed May 27, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Writing for a 5th grader
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

Re: Writing for a 5th grader

Thank you for your advice. I guess the insecurities about writing sometime avail me but I am thankful for your sweet wisdom. Have a blessed day!
Melissa
by mward9702
Tue May 26, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Dictation question
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Dictation question

Hi there, My 10yo ds and 8yo dd finished Bigger in February but have both continued with math, spelling, grammar, copywork, and dictation for the remainder of the school year as we explore other areas of interest in the other subjects. When we start Preparing the fall, my ds will be in 5th grade. Sh...
by mward9702
Tue May 26, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Writing for a 5th grader
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

Writing for a 5th grader

Hi, I hope everyone is having a great day. I am writing to ask for wisdom about keeping my 5th grader up to speed writing if we decide to use Preparing this year. He is finishing Beginning Wisely, dictation level 2 (I will bump him up to level 4 because he is capable), and Drawn Into the Heart of Re...
by mward9702
Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Placement help, please. :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Placement help, please. :)

Thank you very much for all the very helpful replies. We just moved so I was delayed in responding. May God bless you! :)
by mward9702
Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Placement help, please. :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Placement help, please. :)

Stephanie, That sounds like a wise plan. That is good that you are looking ahead. I am praying about going forward with Preparing with my 7yo a half speed until she is ready for full speed. I am going to bump my soon to be 10 yo to CTC since he is at that level and pray for him as he gets more indep...
by mward9702
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Placement help, please. :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Placement help, please. :)

I think she really enjoyed all the Bigger books such as Pioneer Sampler, all the poetry, hymns, etc. We will probably find something separate to do until she is ready for Preparing. Thanks for your encouragement.
:)
by mward9702
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Placement help, please. :)
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Placement help, please. :)

Hi Ladies, I am seeking wisdom and guidance with our situation. My daughter is about to turn 8 next week and is finishing Bigger this week. She has always gone along with big brother who is turning 10 next month and it has gone pretty well with some modifications here and there. My son loves history...
by mward9702
Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Weekly Heart of Dakota Check-In
Topic: Week-in-Review Dec. 15-19
Replies: 10
Views: 10336

Re: Week-in-Review Dec. 15-19

Thank you for posting about your week. It is very encouraging to me. I currently have 2 kids in Beyond on week 27. They are growing so quickly and we have learned so much this year. I am thankful for the Christmas break so I can reflect, get refreshed, and seek ways to spend time with each of my fou...
by mward9702
Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Copywork-Cursive
Replies: 3
Views: 1085

Re: Copywork-Cursive

Thank you both for your insight. We have only learned cursive formally so we may need to do a formal print program although they both do print from time to time and I demonstrate correct print as needed. Thank you for your encouragement!
by mward9702
Sat Oct 25, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Bigger Extensions
Replies: 3
Views: 1176

Bigger Extensions

Currently, I have two kids combined using the Bigger curriculum. My 4th grade son, is reading the history and some of the science extensions. When I get to the unit 31, I notice Thomas A. Edison is listed as the science read aloud. Since he is assigned to read it on his own at unit 23, I suppose he ...
by mward9702
Sat Oct 25, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Extensions
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Extensions

We are currently doing unit 22 in Bigger. My 4th grade, 9yo son is reading the History extensions and enjoying them. He didn't get into Exploring Planet Earth but I think he will enjoy Thomas Edison. We started DITHOR and it is going Okay so far. I need advice on how to structure the extra work for ...
by mward9702
Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Differences between Language Arts...
Replies: 19
Views: 18063

Re: Differences between Language Arts...

Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions. I am going to get him started on R&S 3 one lesson at a time. I think it will be great. Have a blessed week!
Melissa Ward
by mward9702
Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Copywork-Cursive
Replies: 3
Views: 1085

Copywork-Cursive

Hi Ladies, My 9yo son and 7yo daughter have been doing cursive for quite some time now. I am asking advice on how to maintain and improve current skills in an instructing yet encouraging way. We are having some set backs and messy work. Can you guide me with how to structure our expectations so it w...
by mward9702
Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Differences between Language Arts...
Replies: 19
Views: 18063

Re: Differences between Language Arts...

Hi Fellow Friends of Heart of Dakota, I am writing to ask a question about ROD 2 and 3. My son is in 4th grade (age 9) and my daughter is in 2nd grade (age 7). They are both on unit 20 of Bigger. My son in 4th grade and has done R&S grammar. I am confused how to approach the grammar as it seems to b...