we used it several years ago and DS loved it! He retained almost all the info, as well. I thin that would be a wise choice with your other curricula. homemama

This sounds like a great idea! I want to bookmark this thread, for all the great suggestions. homemama

You might want to check out Spelling Power. With SP, you only have to buy one book for all your spelling. It is rule based, but the kids move through the levels at their own speed. You can choose what activities to use and there are no worksheets! You can find it at Rainbow Resource or CBD. homemama

You inspire me Ellie! I love to read your posts here and at homeschool reviews. Keep on keeping on! fun@home

YES! :-) The DVD really worked great here! We watched this instead of using the book. Times Tales was worth every penny! :-) homemama

This is so sad!! She was sooo encouraging! My prayers go out to her family! homemama

This is very helpful! : Thanks for sharing! homemama

Prayers going up for her and her family... homemama

DS is an only and will remain an only. I'm almost 49 and too old to have kids no adoption in the future either. I agree with the previous poster, "endless chatter" . DS is 11. homemama

Thanks for letting me know! Hopefully, it will be back soon. homemama

O.k., I just checked and I previously had oodles of good feedback and now it's all gone! I'm about to hyperventilate!! What has happened????? homemama

Well, the new forum wouldn't take my password, so had to get new one! Now, the system won't let me change passwords to something that I will remember. Waiting for help on this one. Maybe, they'll see this post! homemama

I can so relate!:tongue_smilie: My son is a math hater too! I am looking at trying the ACE math Accelerated Christian Education. They have a placement test online that would place your son. homemama

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug Praying for your family.... I would suggest the Bible with family devotions, picking out scriptures filled with hope and contentment. homemama

This thread is worth another bump....:001_smile: homemama

enjoying this thread! :bigear: homemama

:001_smile:Same here! I'm an only with an only! Thanks for the encouragement!!;) homemama

:iagree::iagree: Momof2littles! Not only are some mean to certain kids, but the same teachers are some of the friendliest to parents at open house and etc. It all gets swept under a rug!!! I've seen it time and time again. Maybe, we need to all get together and write a book on this subject! homemama

Momof2littles, I guess we were typing at the same time.:001_smile: :iagree: It is much easier to teach 22 (or in my case one year 32!) kids that are not yours.However, it always bugged me that I couldn't individualize for all of those kids in my class! Keep reading here and customizing your plans, is all the advice I can give. homemama

8Filltheheart, thanks for sharing. I can relate in some ways with your story. I have seen/heard lots of horror stories during my 9 years! There were some good events, but the bad usually outweighed the good.:tongue_smilie: One thing I can truly say is that some kids are mistreated. I have taught special ed. and regular ed. The regular ed. teachers usually do not want those sped kids in their classes. When I say, "not in their class," I mean not even for recess or holiday parties and etc. I'm positive that this kind of treatment still goes on, as it did the whole time I taught. Sometimes a teacher would be very kind and understanding, but most would not. I could go on and on and on about this, so I better stop. Suzanne, :iagree: The mindset is more like a brainwash!:lol: Thanks for sharing ya'll! homemama

Tracy, Tell your ds to keep it up! We need more teachers like him.:001_smile: homemama

Thank you all for sharing! I always wanted to do more and hated many of the texts that I used in PS. You would think after this many years, that I could shake the PS mindset! I guess it is more of a habit than anything else. I want to do more "out of the box" stuff with ds because I think he would really benefit! He's too much hands on and gets bored with too many textbooks.:tongue_smilie: You all are inspiring me! Keep it up!:001_smile: homemama

I know what ya mean! I still feel like the "principal" is going to walk in at any given moment and catch us having too much fun or something.:lol: It's kind of a guilt complex, I guess! I think if you've not previously been in the schools, it's an easier homeschool road! homemama

I still struggle (after 6 yrs. homeschooling) with bringing public school home, this is the "way" kind of thinking. Of course, I was only there for 9 years!:tongue_smilie: Now, I'm not saying it's necessarily a bad thing to do school at home, if that fits your child. However, mine is definately wiggly and I would "love" to go a different way, but I struggle with the keeping up with public school mentality still. Granted, I have moved on from my trial with Sonlight ;) and I have MFW ECC in hand. I just have a hard time wrapping my brain around letting go of some texts. Anyone, with same issues?? :bigear: homemama

I'm sure they probably do thi nk folks could be doing just that!;) I forgot all about themega scanners out there. I'm doing well here just to buy printer ink!:lol: As a matter of fact, I hate copying/printing anything, since ink and etc. can be costly.:tongue_smilie: homemama