Do you use the teaching book that goes alongside the schonell list? I too have a struggling hand writer and we're using speed it up by the same author of the handwriting program you're using. Really hoping it helps him. Thanks for sharing.
No, we just go through the words a few at a time and keep it simple. I use a book called Alpha to Omega for specific spelling rules and learning words that follow the same pattern (it’s good but some of the sample sentence are quite outdated!). I hadn’t heard of Speed It Up but will definitely move onto that once we’ve finished the Write From the Start program—thank you for the tip!
Thanks for sharing a glimpse at your day! I find these so helpful to see how others integrate subjects, especially with science, geography, and history. Bookmarking a few of your recommendations, like the multiplication flash cards and other books you mentioned. Reading more classics aloud to my kids is something I'm becoming much more intentional about...they need to hear it first (and hopefully enjoy it) before I can expect them to be drawn to it themselves.
This is fascinating!! Thank you so much for sharing. I have 9 and 7 year olds too (not homeschooling though) I’m so impressed with all you manage to do and the variety of your curriculum. What lucky children. I’m about to start Alan Garner’s autobiography too (was mentioned in Edward Parnell’s Ghostland (highly recommended!)
Oh and I'm so glad your son enjoyed the Ogre Downstairs, Diana Wynne Jones is one of my absolute favourite authors. I can't wait until my kids are old enough for her books.
Do you use the teaching book that goes alongside the schonell list? I too have a struggling hand writer and we're using speed it up by the same author of the handwriting program you're using. Really hoping it helps him. Thanks for sharing.
No, we just go through the words a few at a time and keep it simple. I use a book called Alpha to Omega for specific spelling rules and learning words that follow the same pattern (it’s good but some of the sample sentence are quite outdated!). I hadn’t heard of Speed It Up but will definitely move onto that once we’ve finished the Write From the Start program—thank you for the tip!
Thanks for sharing a glimpse at your day! I find these so helpful to see how others integrate subjects, especially with science, geography, and history. Bookmarking a few of your recommendations, like the multiplication flash cards and other books you mentioned. Reading more classics aloud to my kids is something I'm becoming much more intentional about...they need to hear it first (and hopefully enjoy it) before I can expect them to be drawn to it themselves.
This is fascinating!! Thank you so much for sharing. I have 9 and 7 year olds too (not homeschooling though) I’m so impressed with all you manage to do and the variety of your curriculum. What lucky children. I’m about to start Alan Garner’s autobiography too (was mentioned in Edward Parnell’s Ghostland (highly recommended!)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. Hope you enjoy the Alan Garner, I can’t wait for bedtime so I can finish it!
Your posts always send me to our library's webpage to put a pile of books on hold, and this one is no exception. I'm glad you're back!
Oh and I'm so glad your son enjoyed the Ogre Downstairs, Diana Wynne Jones is one of my absolute favourite authors. I can't wait until my kids are old enough for her books.
My husband is also a huge fan, he’s very excited to have a fellow DWJ admirer in the family.
Ah thank you Alina, it’s good to be back! Happy reading!
I am so glad to have the daily posts back!! Thanks Catherine!
Thank you Nicola that’s so lovely to hear!
Thank you so much for the tip about the handwriting books! I just bought them for my 7.5 year old son who really, really struggles with handwriting.
I really hope they help - it sounds like you and I (and our sons!) are in the same boat.
Great to have your posts back again.
Thank you! :-)