Homeschooling Options

Dear Camille,

I've home-schooled for 12 years. I have three little ones I plan to use the program for. I am considering how to present the lessons. Should I discuss first what we are covering then read all of the text except for the highlighted words pause for the child to read? 2. May I copy the cards onto card-stock to laminate? May I copy a personal reading schedule for each of them?

Edith

Edith, I hope I can clearly answer your questions. I'm going to copy and paste them in a bulleted form so that I make sure and answer everything.

1) Should I first discuss what we are covering then read all of the text except for the highlighted words pause for the child to read?- Yes, the lessons are typically designed for the lesson and significant practice of the new words and patterns to come first, then to read the new chapter following and pause at the highlighted words for the children to read. If the child that you are reading with has struggles with the new (or even old) words- feel free to assist, but notate in the "Notes" column for reference (perhaps after the session if you remember so that the child won't feel on the spot).

2) May I copy the cards onto cardstock to laminate? May I copy a personal reading schedule for each of them?- You surely may, whatever helps the children learn the words better, (the only infringement of copyright would come if you were to sell them, which I don't imagine you would do). :) I had originally envisioned cardstock type perferated word cards- but alas we were not able to do that in this edition, perhaps in the future.

I wish you and your three children the best of luck with this new program. Again, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, I would love to hear of your children's successes along the way as well.