I found this that I really like. You can purchase just one unit at a time and there is plenty of white space on the pages to work the problems. I think we might give this a go, even if we need to work on for 2 years! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pre-Algebra-Curriculum-2533206

Yes, weaving different programs together would probably prove to be difficult due to time constraints with a large family. Thank you for your responses - they have been very helpful!

Yes, we are doing all of these things.

He is not struggling in math, just needs me to sit with him to review the directions/instructions and prevent him from making errors of not being able to read his own writing. He is actually quite good at math and grasps the concepts quickly. Not genius or anything but strong in math.

We did flounder for a few months after Right Start just trying to find a good program that worked for him, but I am most certainly teaching the math. He completed the full 5th grade Khan program last year and is completing Mathematical Reasoning grade 6 this year. We do it all partner style as you are describing. I sit with him to explain the lesson and check his work as he goes to prevent mistakes.

Has anyone used CTC math for high school levels? I'm wondering if it's thorough enough to be considered a full curriculum.

I'm looking for math for him to start in the fall as a 7th grader. We did Rightstart through E in 4th grade. Then we floundered a bit bc we were needing to put lots of time into getting him reading. He is now reading close to grade level though we are still working a lot on the dysgraphia. even in his math work he makes mistakes bc he often can't read his own writing. We ended up using Khan for 5th and Mathematical Reasoning for 6th. I asked him for 7th if he preferred a workbook approach or a video approach. He prefers the workbook approach and I'm assuming it's because he likes for me to sit with him to review the concept and help him while he works bc of the writing difficulties. I will have 3 younger children so I was leaning video hoping to move him towards independent work. I'm comfortable teaching math up through pre-calc so that isn't an issue. I have looked at horizons for pre-algebra 7th but not sure where we would go after that for highschool. I was strongly considering MUS but I have no experience with it. I am not interested in Saxon! My current 9th grader is using ALEKS, which I like a lot, but I wish it had video instruction. If I'm going to be doing the instructing I don't want to be doing it over his shoulder looking at a computer screen. I'm also not interested in TT bc in our experience it doesn't offer enough practice problems if a student doesn't grasp the concept quickly. So - given ALL that - do you have any recs for me for math for this student. I would really like a program we can stick with through highschool.

My rising 9th grader is finishing up 8th grade math on Khan. He's about 90% finished with the 8th grade mission which equates to 50% of the Pre-Algebra mission. He doens't enjoy khan and wants more instruction so I was looking at EdX courses. I'm not sure if College Algebra would be right place to put him and if that would really be like Algebra 1 and 2 in high school? ANy experience or help appreciated!

Thank you, Dianne, for sharing this! Are the teaching videos good? with step by step explanations?

My 11th grader and 8th grader have been using Khan this year for math. They don't love it. I like that it forces them to keep at it until they have mastered the topic. The Khan video explanations are sometimes lacking and I do a lot of teaching, which is fine bc I love math and have no problem with the concepts. However, I have 3 younger children, including a needy toddler and sometimes the older kids have to wait for me to explain or teach a concept and it annoys them. I'd really like to use a program that teaches the lesson then I can be available to explain or go over again if needed. Shormann looks interesting and it's at a price point that could work for me. So please share your experience and feedback if you have used it.

I see this is on the Build Your Bundle sale for half off. I'd love to hear any reviews of any of the classes available.

I like the way you described this and the way you have adjusted to make it work for you. I bought one quarter of TOG and tried to use it with my then aged 7th and 4th graders primarily and with a 1st grader, too. I watched all the videos for plannig and preparing but just couldn't make it work well for us. Maybe I need to revisit with fresh eyes. Sent from my SM-G360P using Tapatalk

Check out The Homegrown Preschooler.

I was hoping for higher quality paper like what you find in an art journal. Wonder if I could run that paper through my printer?

These are neat! Do you know if the covers are cardstock or paper?

I'm looking for a journal or notebook that can be used as a nature journal that has blank space for drawing and lined space for writing. It is for my 4th grade son who is a struggles with the physical act of writing. I do lots of scribing for him for school but want him to be able to do some writing in a nature notebook this year. I have found a composition book with about 1/3 of the page blank and the bottom 2/3 lined with the primary lines for writing. It just doesn't feel "fancy" like a nature journal should. Anyone with suggestions? Links appreciated, as well!

SO if you are able to attend the session live, do you NOT get the link? Even I attempt to watch it I'm sure there will be distractions and I will need to watch again later to get all the content. Also wondering if I can purchase the event while it's going on and get in on it late?

I'm so torn now about TWJ - print for $97 from the website plus $15 for shipping.... or $40 digital version from HSBC. I did find an older version for sale for $50...not sure if it would be worth it to get the newer though. I'm just afraid that I won't utilize the digital version like I would a print version.

Farrar and anyone else - Obviously, the Partnership or Jot it Down are intended to help with ideas, but if I can build off these ideas and create some of my own that would interest my child, can I do without using them? Are there are other ideas in the TWJ? I'm considering purchasing it through the HSBC. Also, has anyone purchased the digital version and then had an office supply store print it? Was it costly? I'm much better with a paper version of things!

jniter, did you change up the order of lessons in Mr. Q or just go straight through? I've had this printed for a few years but we've never used it. I think it would be perfect for my son! THanks for the suggestion!

We love the chattiness! And the activities of MOH and timeline figures were so fun for my kids!

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/549674-good-science-resources-to-go-along-with-cc-cycle-1/

Going to check this out - thanks for sharing!

My rising K'er was adopted at age 3 from China with no language and only being fed bottles 3 times per day. She was like a 9 month old. She has come so far but still has language delays and is developmentally behind in some areas. My Father's World K program - we will go slowly taking more than a year to cover this if necessary! Classical Conversations - 1 day per week on campus in 4 year old class and practice at home with brother other days. The Homegrown Preschooler inspired hands-on activities. I did not purchase their year long curriculum, though it looks lovely! I wanted to coordinate our activities with what she would be learning in the MFW K and at CC. Yes, some work for me but I hope it will be worth it! Speech pathologist 1 x per week. Listen in as interested in MOH volume 1 lessons and activities with brother. puzzles, playing and mischief-making along with baby brother who will arrive soon!

I don't want this to turn in to a debate about CC. I know many don't like it and that's ok :) It worked well for our family last year and we will be participating again next year. My son will be 4th grade but he's a struggling reader with writing (physical) difficulties. I'm planning to do a nature journal and he will need to observe at least one thing from nature each week including drawing a picture and writing at least a sentence or two about it. However, he loves science and I would like to introduce some other ideas or fun curriculum for us to add to his science studies. I've looked at Sassafras science and Quark chronicles and I'm really not sure either is a good fit for him. He prefers non-fiction books. So, any other ideas?