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Hi, I am starting a CM Education this year. I have watched the all day seminar but of course still have questions. I will be posting some for many subjects that I need clarity on, starting with history. Do I just need the Bible? It seems like most of the lessons are from the Bible. I do realizet the last module is more present time and also revelations, what should I use then? I am going to draw on my library for the majority of books due to my budget. And once I have done all 6 modules then what do I teach? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Hi, lovingmom. The first three modules focus a lot of attention on Bible history, so you will need your Bible for those lessons. They also cover the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. You can see the books recommended for each of those on the detailed book lists of the Curriculum Guide, and they will also be listed in the free samples of the lesson plan handbooks.
For example, on the Curriculum Guide you can see the History/Geography/Bible overview. Then if you click on the “details” for Module 1, you’ll see that books divided out by Family readings and Grade level readings. Each of those books listed is a link; if you click on it, you’ll see more information about that book.
Once you’ve done all six modules, go back and start over at Module 1. Since your children will be older by the time you start again, they will be reading the books listed for the older grades during those studies through the modules.
Here’s a little explanation of how the History Modules work that might help answer some questions too.
Feel free to ask more. That’s why we’re here.
Thanks for the response. Where can I find those sample lesson plans? And I wanted to tell you that you are a super great public speaker and I really appreciate all the help.
Thanks for the encouraging words, lovingmom.
We have lesson plan handbooks written for the first four modules; the last two are in the works. You can download free samples of the
Genesis through Deuteronomy & Ancient Egypt handbook
Joshua through Malachi & Ancient Greece handbook
Matthew through Acts & Ancient Rome handbook
I was ok till I saw the lesson plans and I saw all the books and materials needed. I don’t think I can afford to get all those books.
In looking over the resources it looks like the main thing is teaching about Egypt, pyramids, heiroglyphs and then it listed a book about Noah’s ark. So, would it be ok if I did find a good book about those things but not neccesarily the ones listed? Also, if I were to do that then would I still be able to use the lesson handbook given that I wouldn’t be using the same books? And, now let me ask this about reading and math. My son is 9 and last year was considered third grade for him. I took him out of public school about 2 months into the year. I know he is behind b/c public school failed us miserably. We got as far as multiplying and dividing, but we struggled and that’s where we left off. Also, he is not a strong reader. He’s kinda as they label it ADD and so it’s very hard for him to stay focused. I usually have to use a pointer and point to each word to keep him on the right line. He’s not terrible but he does need help with it. Would Right Start be the right thing for him for math, and what can I do for his reading? Also, it looks like CM is alot of me reading and the student narrating which is fine with me, we actually did alot of it that way last year before I even knew of CM but with that in mind when do they get practice with reading? Thanks so much and sorry for all the questions. I am just so confused and I know I don’t much time left to get all this figured out, my lesson plans made and try to find materials on a budget.
Check your library for the books listed. If your local library doesn’t have them, they should be able to put in an Inter-library Loan request for you to get them from another library. If you can’t find them, yes, feel free to substitute other living books in Ancient Egypt. Just make sure they’re living (make the subject come alive, not just dump facts about it). And be sure to check the book lists at the beginning of the terms; they divide that list into sections and tell you which books you need for each term throughout the year. That way you don’t have to get them all at once. The handbook would probably still be helpful, especially for your Bible readings, and would give you a guide to walk with you through the year.
RE Math: I would recommend you go with Math-U-See for your son, I think. Since it is based on a mastery approach, you would be able to place him exactly where he needs the most work and stay there as long as he needs to. The Math-U-See Web site has placement tests that will help you know which book would be best. (And if the budget is tight, be sure to check Homeschool Classifieds for used copies.)
RE Reading: Charlotte started to make the transition to the student reading his own lesson books he was about your son’s age. You could assign him some of the books to read independently and then come narrate each portion to you so you can check his comprehension and retention. Based on your description, however, it sounds like he needs a little more guided practice in reading. So you might take a look at having him read aloud a little each day either from one of his lesson books or one of the Pathway Readers. I really like those readers because they follow the same family throughout the whole book, the stories are wholesome and teach good values, and the illustrations are sparse and simple so as not to distract. The third grade level readers are called New Friends and More New Friends. But you might want to start with the second grade level (the books don’t have grades on them, so he wouldn’t know) to help him gain confidence. Second grade readers are Busy Times and More Busy Times. Just having him read to you for 10-15 minutes a day should help him improve.
Hi lovingmom,
We use SCM’s family study handbooks and utilize the library for most of the listed resources, as you mentioned. This works well for us. I haven’t had to substitute much and the librarian is most helpful (ie Shipwrecked Sailor I found in an anthology compiled by a different author). We do purchase those books that we absolutely love and want for our personal collection.
This summer I gave a list of the resources needed to a local used book store and they were happy to pull out everything they had for me. This worked well as many used book stores have boxes of books in the store room not on the shelves. Many here utilize paperback swap, too.
There is an interesting thread on cost of CM.
All my best to you and your journey!
Richele
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