Oldest and I made soap today. It's curing now.

I knew there were at least 5. 6 makes so much more sense.

No, because she hasn't Booya(h)ed yet. I've seen h, I've seen no h, and I've seen both. But none of the above?! It's been HOURS!

Unrelated, but I cannot remember how old ASD son is and I'm looking... You only have 4 kiddos listed here? Am I missing one? Why did I think you have 5?

Science/Math lesson in the kitchen today!

I just had to redirect Oldest's attention back to his science test. His nose is stuck in another Holling C. Holling book! I debated on whether to correct him or not, but it's a shortish simple test and it's been an hour!

I think that's 404 I'm personally looking forward to page 4444 because 4 4s!

As for science/math: we haven't gotten to science that really requires a lot of math yet. If we did, Oldest would either suddenly be motivated to learn math or figure out he doesn't like science as much as he thinks he does.

I wanna know what you come up with for science!

***EdPo?*** I think I just found a fun and quirky way to memorize the states and capitals (and where they are located on a map). Have you seen this, Slachie? I know you're planning to use 50 States and Uncle Sam together so I thought of you. I am cracking up reading some of them. I'll never think of gum the same way again. https://www.theologetics.com/posts/2018/6/how-to-memorize-all-50-states-their-locations-and-their-capitals-in-one-hour

Same here. I was prereading a bit from the retelling by Roger Lancelyn Green because it is part of the MP 6th grade literature package that I was considering for Oldest next year.

Trying to make myself teach something because lunch break is supposed to be over, but it's sunny outside and I don't wanna.

Sorry! Removed it.

Also: Tristam & Iseult - adultery Lancelot & Guinevere - adultery King Arthur and his half sister - incest that conceives a child. I don't see the moral, literary, or educational value to reading this book when there are so many more suitable and less dysfunctional options for the time period.

***Monday morning EdPo*** King Arthur is not happening here. It only took reading the first two chapters and discussing them with DH to make the decision. Booya(h)™

I think I summoned her back here while looking into older (less popular today) math and phonics programs. 🤣

Not sure I'd wait that long depending on how frequently you use/need it. You can always call the Dr office during business hours and ask to have a nurse call you back to discuss it. At least that way the the Dr can decide whether to change something now or wait until your scheduled appointment.

Even with the downloadable worksheets that come with the books?

...as a curriculum or supplement. Good or bad? Looks like they cover all the way through highschool Algebra and Geometry. I wonder how they compare to more traditional textbooks like Foersters and Jacobs.

Posted an EdPo in the general ed forum if anyone is interested.

Yes, I remember. My parents refused.

Oh! Thank you! Scary indeed!

Easy grammar looks great. I thought R&S was supposed to be advanced, so I am very surprised to see things in the grade 5 sample that are not covered in R&S grade 5.

I know afsa, but what's the extra f in the front?

EdPo: I'm toying with an idea. Oldest hates math, as we all know, but he is interested in science and has asked if there will be more engineering type stuff in his science book for next year. I flipped through and don't see much of what he's seeking. The way he described it makes me think he's looking for more physics. He definitely doesn't want any more biology stuff for a while! So, I'm considering looking for science that forces him to use his math skills so that maybe he'll start to see the value in learning it. And maybe conveniently have Learn Math Fast on a bookshelf nearby since he always makes it his mission to know when any new books appear on our bookshelves.