How do co-ops deal with teacher absences?
At our most recent Schola Rosa Co-op Parent Check-in, some directors asked how to deal with teacher absences. Strategies vary greatly co-op to co-op as our Schola Rosa co-ops are of many different sizes. Therefore, we have divided the tips into two categories: small co-ops (4-10 families) and large co-ops…
What is the approach used for 4th-6th Grade Legamus Latinam?
What are some strategies for helping my delayed 3rd grade reader?
At our recent Co-op Parent Check-in, one parent asked about strategies for her delayed 3rd grade reader. The student is reading now and she wants to encourage her to progress quickly. What are tips? Several parents shared resources and strategies for such a student: Provide the student with extra Phonics…
Is there a good resource to go along with the 4th-6th grade History Maps?
One parent asked about teaching the 4th-6th Grade History Maps at home if you are not familiar with geography yourself. Several resources were recommended: Geographic Dictionary ~ You can usually check one out from the Library. Home Geography by Long ~ In the Digital Suite Usborne Geography Encyclopedia & World…
How do we teach Latin pronunciation at home?
What are the exam settings for Intermediate courses, and how do we have families with multiple students take the exams?
New Intermediate families were asking other families how the Intermediate grades and quizzes function. This was a great question! First, regarding grades, R.A.S. and Schola Rosa are not responsible for storing or saving student grades. As such, a printable “Record of Grade” is provided for each course. Each family should…
How do you do play-acting assignments at home?
Just Home families asked the question at our last Schola Rosa Check-In: How do you do play-acting assignments without a co-op? Of course, Just Home families have the added logistical challenge of completing co-op designed activities in the home, which means they might not have as many hands or students…
How do you do Memory Work and Timeline at Home?
How do you fit daily Mass into your Homeschool day?
Making it to Mass can be quite the logistical challenge when you are homeschooling several small children. One mother asked at our most recent Schola Rosa check-in how others make it happen. Tips shared: Start out going once per week. Look for an early morning Mass around 8am. That is…