I have a Kenmore Elite HE top loader and LOVE it!!! Here's an explanation for how these machines work: http://www.ehow.com/info_12024359_top-loading-washing-machine-agitator-work.html It's really just a front loader flipped on it's side. Only downside is that I'm short and have to really lean into the machine to get stuff out. But since my kids do laundry, there's always a stool. And mine does knot some things. I don't know how you could avoid that? Maybe other brands have figured out the physics to prevent that? Here's an article about the top-rated Maytag model: http://www.ehow.com/info_7998332_top-loading-washing-machine.html

I looked at the list of books in The Well Educated Mind and :svengo:. I need to take it slow and choose some that are high interest. It seems I'm doing the right things (Spark Notes, Audio, clicking the words on Kindle to get the definition). I just need to keep reading and listening. It seems I was able to do this in College but my brain has lost its reading level because it was hard for me then.

I do ok with reading. I can get through most children's Classics but I often find myself :confused1: when reading a classic for high school level (Scarlet Letter, Moby ?Dick). It takes me a long time to get through it. Some of it is vocabulary. I must not have a large bank. But I often get lost unless it is conversation if it is written in antiquated language. Any suggestions?

They are in the middle (center fold) of each light unit. The answers to the tests are in the center fold of the answer key.

Maybe direct her to http://allinonehomeschool.com or Ambleside online which are free. I suggest you allow her to decide if it is too much computer time for her child.

At the minimum a child needs to know how to get around in a Word Processing program, create a presentation using Power Point or other presentation program, compose email, how to share a file, and understand spread sheet basics. It all changes so quickly though, that anything she learns now probably won't look like what she will use as an adult. But the above does fit nicely into a classical education by just doing them! Type papers instead of writing. Make a presentation to go along with a research paper or use it in place of notebooking. Organize a schedule in Excel. Email a paper to grandma. File share some photos with an aunt or uncle, etc. Remember, kids catch on to this stuff so much faster than we do! Other things to get into would be Scratch programming (there's a book to help) and learning how to use OneNote. I think OneNote or EverNote are the next big things for projects. We like 4H for techy things that we need to learn. They have decent curriculum for technology and then they do projects to show at the county fair. ETA: these look like a place to start: http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/plans/pages/index.aspx

Do Sonlight K this year and then add in CLE LA 200 next year. He won't miss anything starting at 200. I loved LTR but I can't compare it to Sonight reading to say which is a better program.

Duct tape shields and swords were a hit with my kids. Have a Medieval Feast (or go to Medieval Times. Eat & watch a joust. But it's $$$!) Stained glass windows A lot of ideas on this pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/tracyseifert/middle-ages-unit-study/

chicken and bell peppers sautéed in olive oil with zucchini as a side? Or toss it all in pasta with some Italian dressing and keep it in the fridge?

If it's free, why don't you try it and see if you like it? When mine were that little ebooks were just starting. Now we use them all the time.

Why are you allowing yourself to be annoyed? Let the kids be annoyed. I haven't met a kid yet that loves every rule imposed upon them and they just have to learn to deal with being annoyed when it comes to rules. And, it is an unrealistic expectation to not have to police this situation until the children learn the rules. A new visitor will need to be properly instructed in order to understand that the room is off limits, which means you will probably police. Don't allow any exceptions and eventually the regular visitors won't need to be policed any longer.

I would think it would be based on your local school district's cut-off. (such as 6 yo by Aug. 1) There's no point reporting it if they aren't eligible to enroll in the first place. I would also make sure that reporting is mandatory for homeschool or private school. That might only apply for future public school enrollments that are "red shirting."

Take a break and read aloud to him. He may not be ready to move on and another program probably won't fix that. I found that worked with my DS in the early stages. The more I delayed, the less frustrating it was for both of us and he learned it quickly too.

They are much larger than a sheet protector and can handle a small folded workbook better.

Yes, she does understand the concept then. Are you using the drills in the back of the book? What about the CLE flashcards?Another resource that has been helpful for us is http://xtramath.org and it's free. Perhaps you should tell your DH that you are following a very strong curriculum and not many programs expect multiplication fact mastery before 3rd grade.

I let the curriculum take care of the steps and drill for mastery. Does your math curriculum not teach multiplication in 3rd grade?

you need the trivium tables and the IEW WWSS syllabus in addition to the above for Essentials. Really, you should ask the tutor!

I like a higher rise. I found a pair from Maurice's that goes a bit higher to avoid the muffin top but doesn't compromise style. They are inexpensive too. But you need to buy them TIGHT because they will loosen as you wear them.

Hello from a fellow sleepy head and night owl. :seeya: This thread inspired me. I need to get my jog in first thing in the morning because it just wasn't happening in the evening. I got up at 5:50, drank some coffee and ran 3 miles. Now to push through the day and do it again tomorrow.

Hello from a fellow sleepy head and night owl. :seeya: This thread inspired me. I need to get my jog in first thing in the morning because it just wasn't happening in the evening. I got up at 5:50, drank some coffee and ran 3 miles. Now to push through the day and do it again tomorrow.

There is a website out there that keeps tracks of the books children read and gives them rewards after a quiz. Does this sound familiar to anyone? If so, would you please post a link? THANKS!!!! :thumbup1:

I've seen the sock thing you are talking about. It drives me crazy when they were them with the slides (flip flops). I think they look like old men wearing dress socks and sandals.

It was impromptu, so I wouldn't expect it to be anything but casual. It really doesn't seem strange to me and it gives their friends and family a way to celebrate their marriage with them. If you were able to attend their wedding, would you have brought a gift? If so, then bring one to this event if you want. Or don't. Being it is a potluck, it is likely very informal and just meant to be a party.

Is this your 6 year old? I wouldn't worry about it until he's older.I think SS is meant for older kids? Do more copywork and go slow with Spelling.