tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post6468600564331074837..comments2023-10-01T18:34:10.884-05:00Comments on Waltzing Matilda: How's it going?Charlotte (WaltzingM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-84985398042837086952012-08-16T13:57:51.568-05:002012-08-16T13:57:51.568-05:00We start school on Monday. Slowly. I'm tryin...We start school on Monday. Slowly. I'm trying not to worry about it, or get anxious or frustrated. School with a newborn is tough. I think we'll just ease into it and take it gently.<br /><br />Freshman history with Mother of Divine Grace is American history. Let me know if you need any book suggestions. They have book lists broken down into different time periods and the student selects a certain number to read. They also list great speeches from the different time periods. History is mainly done through historical fiction with some texts as the framework.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591234069872271083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-74676266769732205212012-08-15T23:47:59.890-05:002012-08-15T23:47:59.890-05:00Ah yes. I had very low expectations for our first ...Ah yes. I had very low expectations for our first week of school. So low, in fact, that our days are going marvelously by comparison. ;) We don't too many first day celebrations. We just go out to ice cream with daddy at the end of the first day, and I gave each kid a small gift (like, really small). I plan to do a not-back-to-school day on the day after Labor Day when all the school kids around here head back to school, but the kids don't know that yet. ;)<br /><br />We're easing in sooooo slowly and it's going so well that way. I just started with the most important stuff, and will just layer in one more subject at a time over the next couple of weeks/months. Whenever we hit our maximum threshold, I'll have to decide that whatever we aren't getting to isn't that important after all! :) I'm pretty convinced that a sane and peaceful mama is more important than a full array of subjects anyway.<br /><br />Anyway, nice chattin' with ya. ;) I'm not getting online much so I feel kind of out of the loop, but I did want to pop in and say hello!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471641245888346516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-52238989279012613102012-08-15T09:39:49.189-05:002012-08-15T09:39:49.189-05:00I have another two weeks to get ready. We moved th...I have another two weeks to get ready. We moved the school room into another area of our home, so I'll be fiddling with where things (and kids) go for a while. I'm gleaning some great organizational things from these posts :) I love the color coded sheets and the idea of binding the planning sheets. I'll bet I can cobble something together in the next two weeks...Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114970476820336265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-37510705833919280282012-08-15T08:05:24.945-05:002012-08-15T08:05:24.945-05:00My mantra for the first two weeks of school each y...My mantra for the first two weeks of school each year..."This, too, shall pass." That or a Hail Mary! :) Those are the two things that do stay consistent. LOL Praying for all the wonderful home school mamas at Mass today!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-18568332503511350052012-08-14T21:20:26.404-05:002012-08-14T21:20:26.404-05:00Katherine,
When I open the link, I see a long ora...Katherine, <br />When I open the link, I see a long orange button on the right side that says Download or print. I'm using Firefox and Safari.Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-34299588687951294762012-08-14T21:16:44.160-05:002012-08-14T21:16:44.160-05:00I used photo paper to give a nice crisp image or t...I used photo paper to give a nice crisp image or the cover and then when they are bound, there is a clear cover on the front of the book that you could tape on the edges to protect it.Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-79552081947747445622012-08-14T21:14:50.429-05:002012-08-14T21:14:50.429-05:00That is the best lesson plan book ever.
From a ce...That is the best lesson plan book ever.<br /><br />From a certified Tolkien geek.Theresahttp://teasready.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-78432239574741627182012-08-14T20:39:07.015-05:002012-08-14T20:39:07.015-05:00Our year has been going for a month and I am alrea...Our year has been going for a month and I am already making changes! The toddler is so demanding that I am going to start doing some school on Saturdays when hubby is able to help. Also, my first grader is needing more challenge in her subjects so I am speeding up with her. Roxalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565612324522658952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-44370248371907347412012-08-14T19:19:08.010-05:002012-08-14T19:19:08.010-05:00How do I print out the lesson plan pages? I don...How do I print out the lesson plan pages? I don't see a "print" tab.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04052558748458447437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-14600941327176103652012-08-14T18:15:56.302-05:002012-08-14T18:15:56.302-05:00We are most definitely waiting until after labor d...We are most definitely waiting until after labor day! <br /><br />I love the lesson planners, and am going to try and make them this week. I probably asked you already, but did you just use cardstock for the cover? I'm wondering if I should laminate the cover page to make them more durable? Your kids are older than mine, and probably a little easier on them. :) Jessica Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-30973366590040424222012-08-14T16:27:29.931-05:002012-08-14T16:27:29.931-05:00That algebra book made me laugh! This is our firs...That algebra book made me laugh! This is our first year, and I have two children that have been in private schools since the beginning - so we have been trying little mini sessions to explore our curriculum and see how the two younger ones adapt to me working one on one with my two older ones. My two year old is indeed the "baby" and often thinks he needs a lap or somebody's full attention. We would do a little bit and then take a few days off so I could reflect and adapt my plan. Yesterday and today were pretty good days. I'm worried about Math, but I am going to take it slow and evaluate in a few months. I know what you mean about being disappointed when things don't go according to plan. That is why we haven't declared a "first day of school." I think I maybe set my expectations too high but now that I've had a few trial runs, I am feeling better about what we are accomplishing. Mama Bear, JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105281995894605805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-386908411418273052012-08-14T15:59:31.878-05:002012-08-14T15:59:31.878-05:00We are using their literature and their English vo...We are using their literature and their English vocab and comp. Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-29422136199711045862012-08-14T15:56:39.938-05:002012-08-14T15:56:39.938-05:00are you using any of the kolbe guides/planners?are you using any of the kolbe guides/planners?Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778371989564675262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-47738305744171063822012-08-14T13:46:20.089-05:002012-08-14T13:46:20.089-05:00Oh, yes, I remember you mentioning that in another...Oh, yes, I remember you mentioning that in another post. Well, have a blessed school year.:)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388424669379051657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-47169628388900341452012-08-14T13:31:52.146-05:002012-08-14T13:31:52.146-05:00He's doing Latin with The Lukeion Project.He's doing Latin with The Lukeion Project.Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-58616701380398710212012-08-14T13:29:52.306-05:002012-08-14T13:29:52.306-05:00I was looking for a history class for Monica (8th)...I was looking for a history class for Monica (8th), too. I basically follow history chronologically and guide her as to what to read. However, this year she wanted something with more accountability. After much deliberation, we enrolled her in Mem. Press's U.S. History course. I only mention it because you mentioned American History. Here's the link: http://www.memoriapress.com/onlineschool/fall12/msushistory.htm I noticed they also list an Am. History course, but is more expensive but meets 4 days of the week from what I could tell. Just a little FYI for you. Who is he taking his online Latin course with? Just curious.:)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388424669379051657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-13227371802644092952012-08-14T12:49:12.176-05:002012-08-14T12:49:12.176-05:00Um... definitely frustration. He loves your idea. ...Um... definitely frustration. He loves your idea. I don't think I have the photo editing skills to pull it off but it would be awesome.<br /><br />Thanks for that link. I was wondering if the last book was going to be more history or more government. I had already ordered Light to the Nations 2 just because he wanted to read it. He really enjoys these texts. Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-27608632562903557242012-08-14T12:41:31.066-05:002012-08-14T12:41:31.066-05:00Does the picture mean Professor likes or dislikes ...Does the picture mean Professor likes or dislikes algebra? Is that excitement or frustration? I think my son would like a picture of Frodo on Mt. Doom, getting ready to pitch in an algebra book.<br /><br />There are some chapter excerpts on the Cristero Revolution from the yet to be printed high school American history book from CSTP here: http://catholictextbooks.blogspot.com/Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04052558748458447437noreply@blogger.com