I am going to be using CLE math and LA6 this year and was wondering if the teacher's guides were necessary? Thanks :)

Does anyone know of a science curriculum that covers renewable/non-renewable resources and sustainability? Thanks!

We are loving Math Mammoth, but I find that my son forgets concepts and would benefit from a daily review. I work PT outside the home so using the suggestions in Math Mammoth seem a bit daunting. Is there a program that has a daily spiral review that would complement this program well?

Another vote for Moving Beyond the Page. It's completely open and go and so easy to use.

Thanks so much for all your responses! I will definitely get the TM and hopefully find it used! :)

I am going to be using BJU Science 5 this year and I am new to this curriculum. Is the teachers manual important to have? How helpful is it? Also, would purchasing a science kit for the curriculum help as well? Thanks so much :)

Thank-you so much for the replies.:) I was leaning toward Singapore or Math Mammoth but wanted to make sure I was on the right track. My older children are both classical musicians pursuing music degrees so having a math/science lover is an exciting new adventure. I just want to make sure he has all the tools needed for his future success. Thanks again!!

My DS8 is a science fanatic and wants to be a scientist when he grows up. I want to make sure he has a solid foundation in math to support his science focus but not sure which math program would be the best. We have done a mixture up until now. Thanks:)

We are in the exact same boat here as well. My daughter hates BJU Literature grade 9. I would also love to know if there are any samples of the SF to view.

praying here too.:grouphug:

My ds(7) is a science lover and wants to do a unit on earth and space science (loves volcanoes the most). He likes things in depth and he loves to know all the facts and how things work etc. I have never had a science kid before so I want to nurtue this love and satisfy his unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks:)

Ever since we had some bumps on our marriage, I have really enjoyed getting my dh input on what I wear. I have gone out of my comfort zone a bit ( don't worry no hooker clothes LOL!!) and I feel good and I like knowing it makes him happy! I get a say in his wardrobe too. We figure impressing each other will keep the sparks flying.;)

:grouphug: I am sorry you and your dd have to deal with this again. I know how horrible the process is! I was told after my daughter had it to have her wash her hair in tea tree oil shampoo because lice hate it. I don't know of it works but we used it for a couple of years.

My ds(almost 18) and dd(13) have never wanted to go to school. I actually threaten to send them to get them to get school work done! We live in the country and I guess seeing the bus pick up the kids at 7:15 every morning is a deterrent as well as the worry they would have less time for music and free time. I still have 2 more though starting the journey so who knows how they will feel.

Praying for you and your family.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

I know all to well about these kinds of doctors, I was just using that article as the reason it would be ordered, that is all, not at all to promote the doctor. Sorry I should have been more careful in what I chose.

:grouphug::grouphug: I understand this stress all too well!! I agree with a previous poster...the shower is my place to cry too. I know prayer keeps me sane. I know how difficult it is to have a husband in so much pain (especially nerve pain which is the worst), how difficult it is to hold it all together with little ones and the financial worry because of it. I also know how desperately I would love to crawl into a hole and escape everything. I'm praying for you.:grouphug:

Sorry you had to go through that. I know how painful having those tests can be. Here is an article that may help. Praying for you. :grouphug: http://www.rsdhope.org/Showpage.asp?PAGE_ID=139&PGCT_ID=4558

Thanks everyone!:) We are off to the library to check some of these out. Hopefully he will find something he loves.

I have to confess I raised a non-reader. :glare: My ds(17) is an amazing reader and will read when assigned books for school but never for pleasure because he thinks books are boring. Unfortunately early in my homeschooling I was told by a group of homeschoolers never to let your child read anything but the classics and so he wasn't allowed to explore a variety of books. I learned from this experience and have let my dd(13) and ds(6) read whatever they like and they love reading. So I told my ds that he needs to explore the world of novels and find something he likes but he doesn't know where to start. I personally am a Jane Austen fanatic and prefer that genre so I am no help. He loves movies like Shutter Island and Inception and has said he would love to read books that were kind of like that. He also loved Lord of the Rings. Does anyone have any suggestions where I could start? :confused: Thanks so much :001_smile:

One thing that our speech therapist did suggest for our ds was to print out little pictures of things he would want...like things to drink, favorite foods, teddy, blanket, toys etc. and paste them to a piece of paper on the fridge for him to point to when he wants something.

I would check his ears too, a friend's child displayed similiar characteristcs and it was discovered he had a LOT of fluid in his ear that greatly affected his hearing and speech. After tubes were inserted he began to talk and calmed down behaviourly. Hope you can find the answer... I know that not knowing is the hardest.:grouphug: My son has severe reflux (GERD) and had all of those symptoms (as well as other GERD symptoms from birth) because he was always in so much pain...once he was put on the right amount and combonation of GERD medications he became a new child. I totally understand the walking on eggshells..it was so hard to have company because he was so unpredictable. Keep digging for answers. :)

I was wondering if anyone has used Classical Writing Primer? It looks really good. Thanks!

I am a believer in letting the child pick the instrument. If they choose the instrument they are much more likely to practice which means less stress for mom.;) For violin I wholeheartedly recommend Suzuki. Some fantastic violinists got their start from this method. They also offer group classes which are really fun when they start. If there is no preference, piano is a great base instrument and because you don't have to worry about intonation, there is a sense of accomplishment early on. HTH :)

I hope this will be the beginning of some wonderful help for your ds. Just knowing what is wrong so you know how to help is so relieving.:)