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  1. I like it too. We are just down to three or four subjects, and it's so nice to have time for more playing and time with friends. We still have 8 weeks to go, but they will be relaxing overall!
  2. I have four children, too. I waited until my youngest was 20 months before I started homeschooling. My third was and is a challenging child, with terrible sleep issues, sensory issues, and behavioral difficulties. It wasn't until he was three and a half, and I was finally getting some sleep and knew better how to help him, that I could home school. We are almost done our second year and I don't at all regret sending my two oldest to school. Because your children are in school now doesn't mean they can't be home schooled in a year or two. You may have to re-teach some things, but it will be fine.
  3. Math -- SM5 with IP Grammar -- R&S 5 Spelling -- R&S 6 Writing -- finish off IEW-SI-A, then WWE4 until I think he is ready for WWS Bible -- Studying God's Word F and AWANA History -- SOTW 3 Science -- Elemental Science Biology for Logic Stage French -- Rosetta Stone and L'art de Lire 5 (I think!) Latin -- LC Book 1 Logic -- Building Thinking Skills Level 2 Music -- Violin and hopefully orchestra! This is my plan right now. It's a lot of new things -- new spelling and grammar programs, and adding Latin and logic. I don't know if it's too much!
  4. My sons like: playing outside biking Playmobil audio cd's (this takes up hours some days) while playing lego violin crafts (we like perler beads right now!) You could also look into a paper route or cutting grass for neighbours. And how about models? My oldest is wanting to start making some simple ones. And if you live close to us, you could drop him off here! My three boys will keep him entertained, I am sure!
  5. We've only been at this home schooling thing for two years, but so far we love SOTW with AG and the audio CD's best. In second place, we would say Singapore Math.
  6. We need Level 5 and 6, and then the Grade 9 program. I talked with some of the distributors at the conference in Kitchener, Ontario, and they can't get in touch with her either. If I order online as a download, will it work? I am scared to try!
  7. You can do this! I have had four children, and it is scary at the end when you know what is going to happen. Near the end of my pregnancies, I would cry and tell my husband I didn't want to go through the labour and birth. He would look at my sympathetically and remind me that there wasn't any way out now. :glare: I would then talk to myself and tell myself that I have done this before and I was created to do this! And I am going to do this!!!! You can totally do this! Be confident and clear about your ideas for the birth, and remember always the beautiful baby that will be in your arms very shortly!
  8. I have all mine, and they are in straight and seem fine (I'm 36). They do require extra work brushing, but they are okay so far.
  9. My oldest is similar. Last year, we did a week of SWO, and it was too easy, even a year ahead. So, no spelling for a year. Then, this year, he did Soaring With Spelling a year ahead. Again, too easy, although he did finish up the program by Christmas. Next year, he will be doing R&S Grade 6 (a year ahead). I think the exercises look excellent, although the words are simple for him. I looked at R&S Grade 7 and 8, and they look challenging and worthwhile. If you have a natural speller, my thought is not to worry about a formal program until you think it would be beneficial.
  10. We had one that looked just like the first one -- and it was AWFUL! It never cleaned well, was loud, and caused us nothing but trouble. Things kept getting stuck in the "pipes" and holes of the sprayer. We replaced it with a cheap one from IKEA that actually cleans the dishes. I am not sure if the one you are looking at is the same one, but I would stay away from both as they are both GE.
  11. It works, but the units don't line up exactly. There are also some topics missing in the IP.
  12. I can't really see how you could do WWE in a co-op. Each child really needs to do their own oral narrations, and dictations have to be done one-on-one to provide the appropriate support. Perhaps you should look at something else.
  13. My two oldest are two years apart. In the mornings, they do their own grade levels for language arts, math, French, and Bible. We do science (Elemental Science) and history (SOTW) together in the afternoons. It works for us!
  14. I think you would be fine with Level 4. My nine year old started with Level Four this year, and he had no problems.
  15. I started my son in 3A after a mediocre math education at a private school. I wish I had given him the placement test or just started him in 2B.
  16. Go at the pace that works for your child. I think it's so important not to rush. Unless you have an older child, I think that reviewing words and using all the dictation sentences/phrases (when you get there) are crucial. When we were working through Level 1 and 2, we would do a step every one or two days. If the child understands the rule, move on. Otherwise, take some time to review. Starting in Level 3, we had to slow down because of the sentences and writing station sections. We are on Level Four and take 4 or 5 sessions to do each step. By Level 4, in each step, the child is asked to learn new tiles, a new rule/pattern, a few "rule breaker" words, a homophone or two, write out ten new words, write 12 sentences, and create 5 original sentences. That takes time!
  17. Sounds about right to me. Every time I have a migraine, I tell my husband the pain has never been as bad as it is this time. I tell him I am going to die and he should take me to the hospital. Then, I moan that I would like to die. When the worst is over, I feel like I have been hit by a bus. That feeling lasts for days and days.
  18. Every day -- math, french, writing, violin, spelling, reading 3 days a week -- grammar 2 days a week -- science, history, Bible, typing We have a coop (covers some science, history, geography, art) that we have to prepare a presentation for, and he also has music theory homework he needs to do. It does seem like a lot of subjects, but they all need doing!
  19. I don't think we are rigorous, but we do work as diligently as we can. In Grade Two, my son is working through: AAS -- finished 3 and working through most of 4 FLL2 and will work through some of MCT Island WWE 2 ETC 5, 6, and 7 Singapore 3 and start on 4 (with IP 3 and 4 and CWP3) -- he loves math!!!! Abeka Cursive SOTW 2 with AG Elemental Science -- Chemistry Bible -- AWANA and Leading Little Ones Music -- Kodaly music class and violin lessons We also do a Classical Conversation-type coop that covers some science, geography, math, art, and presentations. It seems like a lot, but he is usually done the 3 R's in 2 to 2.5 hours and then has about 50 minutes of history or science in the afternoon along with his music practicing. He hasn't started French yet, and I am still debating on adding Latin at some point.
  20. I am in a coop that uses some of the format of CC, but adapted it for our needs. We use the skip counting songs and the idea of presentations, but we created our own history sentences and songs, our own Canadian geography curriculum, and our own science sentences. We don't do the Latin or the US history/geography stuff because none of the moms wanted to. It is work, but when everyone does their part, it is a beautiful coop!
  21. I did that last summer after nursing four children for a total of almost six years. It is so sad.... :grouphug:
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