tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post6568175491681271951..comments2024-03-17T22:57:42.834-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2019-2020Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-40506711350038662732022-08-02T09:18:39.507-07:002022-08-02T09:18:39.507-07:00I highly recommend the following for history at an...I highly recommend the following for history at any age: <br />TruthQuest history (although this one requires a really great library system), Learning American History Through Literature by Common Sense Press, and Beautiful Feet BooksJamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-26571862765355056872022-08-02T03:57:20.018-07:002022-08-02T03:57:20.018-07:00Hello, I am wondering what you would use for “hist...Hello, I am wondering what you would use for “history” lessons at this age? We don’t do a co-op so I wonder what extra thing you would do at home if anything besides the the Rs. My oldest is in this age range but not sure if I should be doing more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-45324427810695380752020-05-27T07:18:56.558-07:002020-05-27T07:18:56.558-07:00Do you buy the flashcards or any of the extras for...Do you buy the flashcards or any of the extras for Abeka Arithmetic 2. I'm trying to decide what all I need to buy. Thanks!Laike Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459516106625231044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-27921373236734071602019-09-01T17:15:11.172-07:002019-09-01T17:15:11.172-07:00No. The answer keys are like the student books wit...No. The answer keys are like the student books with the answers written in. The teacher's guides are the lesson plans with the teaching/review suggestions. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-76909617030568923602019-09-01T17:13:00.490-07:002019-09-01T17:13:00.490-07:00Here is the answer for math>>
https://www.th...Here is the answer for math>><br />https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2014/08/a-beka-arithmetic-vs-teaching-textbooks.html<br /><br />And here is the answer for language>><br />https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2014/03/abeka-vs-bju-language-why-i-switch-mid.htmlJamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-55708823385797971042019-08-30T05:49:11.154-07:002019-08-30T05:49:11.154-07:00Jamie,
May I ask why you switch at 3rd grade from ...Jamie,<br />May I ask why you switch at 3rd grade from Abeka Math and LA?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153282667546715244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-48993995104960877432019-08-28T11:56:56.095-07:002019-08-28T11:56:56.095-07:00That makes so much sense! Thanks!That makes so much sense! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153282667546715244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-88860402372089614472019-08-28T11:56:27.020-07:002019-08-28T11:56:27.020-07:00oh, thanks so much! Are you referring to the teach...oh, thanks so much! Are you referring to the teacher answer keys when you say teacher guide?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153282667546715244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-74442185013656492482019-08-26T06:06:17.416-07:002019-08-26T06:06:17.416-07:00Each lesson focuses on one manner/skill/habit. The...Each lesson focuses on one manner/skill/habit. The lessons are in large print, easy to read, and contain discussion questions and/or an action step at the end. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-42962306286327344632019-08-26T06:04:45.748-07:002019-08-26T06:04:45.748-07:00No. We use the workbooks for review. The teaching ...No. We use the workbooks for review. The teaching comes through me with the help of the teacher's guide. At this age, there is no point to giving a test to a homeschooler. Tests are designed for classroom use only.<br />Here is a post that sums up why I don't give the tests. <br />https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2017/06/tests.htmlJamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-91107323770834366862019-08-26T06:02:54.357-07:002019-08-26T06:02:54.357-07:00Real books. Until around high school, I rely on ou...Real books. Until around high school, I rely on our robust reading life to introduce vocab in a real context. All of my children score at least three grade levels above their actual grade in vocabulary on their annual achievement tests each year, so my theory appears to be working. <br />Here is a post that talks more about it and an idea for adding a bit more vocab if you feel there's a need. <br />https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2015/01/the-great-vocabulary-challenge-learning.htmlJamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-69328584681359174442019-08-25T14:58:32.251-07:002019-08-25T14:58:32.251-07:00What do you do for Vocabulary learning?What do you do for Vocabulary learning?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153282667546715244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-74710118993399249542019-08-25T11:06:37.644-07:002019-08-25T11:06:37.644-07:00Jamie, Do you buy any of the tests or teacher curr...Jamie, Do you buy any of the tests or teacher curriculum (large spiral bound lesson by lesson curriculum) from Abeka also? Or do you do the workbooks alone?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153282667546715244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-46425503409756062932019-07-24T22:09:55.740-07:002019-07-24T22:09:55.740-07:00I have never heard of the Lessons in Responsibilit...I have never heard of the Lessons in Responsibilities for Boys book before. I had a hard time finding samples of the content. Could you share a little more about that?Krystlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234772258502815358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-11834626498346560952019-07-24T19:29:58.091-07:002019-07-24T19:29:58.091-07:00Good question! I always use Abeka through second g...Good question! I always use Abeka through second grade because I feel like reading is the most important skill to foster in those early years. I'm not as concerned with grammar/mechanics/writing skills. In my opinion, Abeka teaches phonics/reading skills like no other company. Once a child learns to read, he/she can then begin to read to learn--that's when I shift to grammar.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-81293757171522637222019-07-24T18:57:26.861-07:002019-07-24T18:57:26.861-07:00Quick question, why don't you use LLATL Red fo...Quick question, why don't you use LLATL Red for second grade? I know some of your older kids use LLATL. And you just about knocked me over when I saw the My Book About Me. I had one when I was growing up and I have such sweet memories of filling it out and reading and rereading it! I am so happy to know you can still get them. I have to get one for my 4th and 2nd grader! <br />My second grader has also blossomed this summer and is now an official Reader!!!! We are so excited for this upcoming school year!Megan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846767136787726665noreply@blogger.com