Thank you all again for your invaluable insight. You guys have given me such encouragement and some other avenues to explore. I will also look into the dyslexia matter.

Thank you to all who chimed in on this issue. This has been very helpful and we will be incorporating some of these ideas. You guys rock!

Wow, these are insightful responses. And thank you, because I forgot to throw handwriting in the mix. We are waiting for Handwriting Without Tears to arrive in the mail because his handwriting also needs help. It's hard to sleep at night now that I realize his school was not providing him with basic tools to develop. Again, thank you so much for the guidance!

Hi there, New homeschooling mom here. I have read the Well-Trained Mind book and we've begun our journey, but I recently came across something in one of the books referenced by the authors: you shouldn't teach children phonics, spelling, and grammar at the same time. My 2nd grader does read, but not well and not fluently. His public school did not teach phonics, so we are backtracking it to make sure all bases are covered. Is it really a no-no that I don't continue with his spelling and grammar lessons until we've finished a phonics program? Would love anyone's thoughts and insights into this. My son also was recently diagnosed with ADHD, so he naturally goes at a slower pace. I'd hate to stop working in other areas while we play catchup in another. Thanks, veterans!