What grade level did you start these at for this child? I have one who has similar needs.

If you are using AG over three years, what does your weekly schedule look like? How much of it is independent? TIA

My 5th grader is using Logic Biology this year and we are liking it. She does the majority of the work on her own. I bought the lab kit from their website, though it sometimes calls for perishable supplies that you have to obtain. We owned a microscope already, but it isn't required. The author instructs you to look online for similar images if you don't have one. (That said, I have recently seen well reviewed microscopes in the $10-15 range on Amazon so it can be done inexpensively) I previously tried the grammar stage biology and found it to be too formal for us in early elementary. The logic stage program has been just right for our needs. She does the 5 day schedule that you can see in the sample.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Juicy-Caviar-Snack-Easy-Delicious-Kitchen-Science/ Is this helpful?

I'm very excited about this for my 6.5 year old!

Trader Joe's tea tree oil bar soap. We have used it for years and love it! It's cheap too.

Are the DVD's any better quality than level A? I find that the audio is not the greatest and it's really hard to hear some of the pronunciations. (they seem inconsistent at times too) We noticed a big improvement in the audio CD's from SSL Level 1 to Level 2 and I'm just hoping that there might be the same with LFC.

I don't think it was meant as an insult - just that you are likely to get 20 different answers from 20 moms. And like homeschooling, it's very easy to get overwhelmed by all the information, choices and opinions.

I'm fairly lazy and squeamish and cloth diapering has never bothered me. Blowouts from disposables all over clothes, car seats etc are much more of a hassle IMO. If we have any more babies, my streamlined stash would be........ newborn and infant prefolds with Thirsties Duo size 1 covers, then Flip covers with pad folded flats for older baby/toddler phase. (feel free to ask if you need anymore details/information) I like pocket diapers too, but haven't found them to be as reliable. Plus they add to the cost. It absolutely saved money for us. I mostly used disposables at night (because I couldn't get it to work initially and I wasn't messing with extra sheet changes etc) though the overnight Flip inserts worked well with one of my kids. Disposables cost at least $50 a month. I haven't priced cloth diapers in a while, but I'm guessing a prefolds and covers stash is between $200-300 new. Used covers are pretty easy to find. You can also sell everything when you are done. I feel like it's a better environmental choice. It's not just the laundry vs. the landfill. There is also an impact from the production of disposables.

Jamberry So Many Bunnies My First ABC (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Peek a Who? - really great for turning pages quickly something with pictures of real babies like this https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Faces-DK-Publishing/dp/0789436507/ref=pd_sim_14_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0789436507&pd_rd_r=V211N266SC4AY8JT6AQW&pd_rd_w=AAVYf&pd_rd_wg=1BRJx&psc=1&refRID=V211N266SC4AY8JT6AQW I try to avoid the super popular books (Goodnight Moon, Brown Bear etc...) for gifts because they are likely to be duplicates.

(Note to self: avoid homeschooling moms when seeking advice on etiquette or anything else related to civilized society.) Sorry OP. Could I interest you in a casserole recipe or a jumper pattern?

I have not adopted and I like the show. I did have a hard time with the first episode, as someone who as lost a baby at birth. It makes for interesting fiction, but adoption right at the time of a loss is generally not recommended. I do know that it was a different time, as far as how pregnancy loss was treated and how adoptable minority babies were - but that doctor's speech was a little too poetic for me. (But obviously I got passed that as I've kept watching lol) The recent episode was powerful. I haven't cried that much at a show/movie since watching Stepmom.

You weren't bad. I think it was a pretty classy way to respond.

It really varies so much. Dh has older parents. They married later and then took years to conceive. They are extremely active grandparents. The only limitation is that they can't pick up toddlers anymore. I agree that modern contraceptives have given us the illusion of control. Not everyone gets their ideal family size/spacing.

I have a family member who started doing this about a year ago. She has done quite well working part time and in a smallish city.

Great list! My oldest and I have started the Moscow Puzzles book and it's fun!

My 5th grader is doing biology this year. She has a really strong interest in chemistry and I'm considering having her study that next year and save earth science/astronomy for 7th. Is there any drawback to this that I'm missing? We are using Elemental Science and I would probably stick with that series.

http://www.target.com/p/graco-remix-stroller-kyler/-/A-51456646 I just looked at this one the other day and liked it for the price. It reclines flat and has a big basket.

For the hospital bag, lip balm and lotion to combat the dry air. Do you have something to set the baby down in if needed? Bouncy seat or swing or rock + play?

My 5th grader is using it this year and I don't really care for it. It's not bad enough for us to switch midyear, but I cannot wait to go back to a more classical approach. (She previously used WWE and W+R) I feel like it jumps around a lot and while it is mostly independent, the requirements from the parent pop up at random and varying intervals. It wanted "artifacts" (photos/letters/etc) from older generations in the family for one assignment - not everyone can access that kind of thing easily or at all. And the scoring sheets drive me absolutely crazy. It's not a terrible program, but I don't think it is worth the high cost.

AAR 2 HWOT something for spelling? WWE or ??? Math - continue in Singapore (he just started 1B) until Beast Academy 2 is out History - SOTW with the family Science - we tend to be interest led in the early years, plus a lot of living books Song School Latin with older brother

Is it time to start thinking about this already? (the other tabs open in my browser say yes lol) - AOPS pre-algebra, with some MM7 too - WWS, alternating with something Bravewriter-ish - not sure about the rest of language arts (We took a year off of formal grammar so I would like to add that back in next year. Also trying to decide if she needs to continue spelling. Looking at literature guides - she likes the MBTP one we are doing right now, but they don't have some of the titles I want to include.) - Elemental Logic stage earth science - continue Latin for Children A-B - finish Orbiting with Logic and ___?___ - continue SOTW with the family + logic stage extensions - maybe add piano lessons?

Writing - we are using Writers in Residence this year, as a break before WWS next year. I don't really care for it though and can't wait to return to the classical approach. DD likes it well enough. I wish I had heard of Wordsmith Apprentice that someone else suggested - much more affordable! I also bought the little outlining workbook that SWB recommends and we did that at the beginning of this year. Grammar - we took the year off. FLL provided a great foundation and the above mentioned writing program has some grammar integrated. I like the looks of the IEW grammar. (the name is escaping me) History - we do SOTW as a family, with the logic stage extensions. TWTM lays out the instructions for this very well. I bought the Kingfisher book and also Human Odyssey, though she really doesn't care for HO. Science - she is using Elemental Science. (logic biology) It's going pretty well. Latin - Latin for Children, also going well.

As someone who liked math in school but didn't have any exposure to anything beyond my PS curriculum, I would encourage you to continue supplementing and finding ways to challenge him. My parents and teachers praised my good grades in math, but no one ever taught me how to struggle with math. I reached 2nd semester calculus in college and thought it was where my abilities ended.

My 8 year old is currently in AAR level 3. He struggled through level 1 and the first part of level 2 - then almost overnight his reading took off. (and he LOVES reading now, which thrills us) He is flying through the lessons in level 3 and will be done by March at the very latest. We have skipped about half of the hands-on activities because he thinks they are babyish. He has also grown pretty tired of using the tiles and prefers to stick with the cards, fluency sheets and the stories. I am wondering if level 4 is worth the investment for him. I have OPGTR from my oldest and thought we might just transition to that when he is finished with level 3. (I haven't pulled the book out yet to see where he would be, but he wouldn't have much left there either.) It would also reduce prep work for me, which would be a plus. Any thoughts? TIA