How long each day? and placement help (2nd & 7th)

[melissabell0205]

Thank you both! I will definitely take the advice to start slow. I am considering starting with my 7th grader for 2 weeks before I start anything with my 2nd grader. This will give us time to work closely and get her settled.

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I am considering doing the full Second Grade set with my daughter (10 yo with SN) and either the 6th or 7th grade set with my 12 yo. I need to find out approximately how long it takes each day to complete the second grade work, and I need placement advice for my 12 yo.

I am aware of the...

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Thank you Sarah. I appreciate the reading recommendations as I've been feeling a bit lost on the website....

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In the past we have followed a mostly CM schedule. As my girls are getting older, I see myself drawn much more to classical than CM. My oldest (11 yo dd) has chosen a few things that she would like to work through this coming year so I won't be going all in with MP. (Ex. she wants to do Apologia...

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My daughter (4th grade) is very bothered by learning about Greek Myths. I've discussed with her that these are simply myths, and they are brought up time and time again in literature. It's good for her to have a basic understanding of who they are and the stories about them. She gets very emotional...

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I have the 4th grade Curriculum Manual for New Users. For Week 1, the Composition assignments are tied to the Literature. It lists Composition Supplemental Lesson 1, and it states it's found in the Appendix, but the Composition Supplemental Lessons in the Appendix start with Lesson 4. Where am I...