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  1. Hi, can you share a link to the blog? I read the article and it hit home.
  2. The poll needs an "Other" choice. We don't lock the door but I put a bell hanging from a thread -the kind stores use. Hopefully this will give us some warning.;)
  3. Oh, Yes, I know the feeling. I've bought too much stuff for science, and way too much stuff for handwriting. :tongue_smilie:
  4. I am using PG's book after a fashion. I love it. The lesson can be repetitive but are very thorough. It is a bit dry for my 5yo so I managed to find to find some workbooks with italic handwriting but more kiddie friendly (it has got some pictures for him to colour as a reward when he finishes a lesson). I have to say that PG book provided a good base for ds to work from (his fine motor skills are behind). So, I guess the answer is YES I love PG and YES letter formation is there but it may be too boring for younger children and you may need to supplement the basic book with something else more lively.
  5. I love Math Mammoth. I was planning to use it after SM Essential Math. I like the "tutor" thing. I teach Spanish because it is my mother language and although ds is not bilingual I believe he may pick it up later. I guess I won't be asking anyone's permission either! ;) Thank you all for the replies. You certainly have made me feel better. :001_smile:
  6. Thank you for your reply. As I've said maybe mine was an obvious question with an obvious answer but I've never had to deal with ps teachers teaching my son before.
  7. Hello All, I am new to the afterschooling board. This past year we have been homeschooling full-time. However my husband is quite adamant he wants ds to go to ps. Also our financial situation has changed so I may be looking for work very soon. My questions is: does the school mind if you teach your child a different or even better way to do something? Does the school insist you use the same approach, or they don't care so long as the child turns in the assignments in time and done correctly? All advice gratefully received.:001_smile: :bigear: p.s. Sorry if I'm asking something obvious.
  8. I answered "other" because: a) 8 times out of 10 we are a "hung Parliament".:nopity: b) 1 time out of 10 I compromise and follow hubby. :001_wub: c) 1 time out of 10 DH compromises and follows me. :p I hope this makes sense.:D
  9. Bump. Anybody else out there who's been to HESFES?
  10. I'm taking the plunge too and I will be printing in B&W (as we go) unless colour is absolutely necessary. I switched from SM Early Bird to SM Essential Math because the colour pages in EB were too distracting and ds kept pointing at the pretty balloons and balls, and etc., and not concentrating on the subject. In my case B&W and a bit dry worked better. ;)
  11. Uhmmm...mixed reviews then? Thank you for your input. We are not autonomous either but I thought all the arts and crafts maybe fun. We have a 5yo so now I have to think whether HESFES might be too mature for him.
  12. For those in the UK or planning to travel there this summer: Will you be going to the Home Educators' Summer Festival 2012 (HESFES) event in Suffolk? Here's the link: http://www.hesfes.co.uk For those who have attended this event before: Is it worth going? What are the facilities like? HoAme Educators' Summer Festiva :bigear:
  13. Great post! I have an average kid. DS has an obsession about science and machines...but still needs plenty of help with reading. He can build an amazing structure out of bobs and bits but cannot tie his shoes. I think most children will be advanced on a couple of subjects, average on most, and need additional help on a subject or two. Physically children develop certain skills are develop sooner than others. Whenever I run into an article about "age appropiate milestones" I cringe because thinking everybody develops at the same pace is just plain silly. This does not mean the children are not completely average.
  14. I have Sunday as a non-academic day (weekend in this part of the world is actually Friday:church day; Saturday:fun day). We do arts and crafts (knitting, cooking, whatever) and Spanish.
  15. I am just seeing this. :grouphug: I'm praying he gets well soon.
  16. AAARRRRRGGGGGGG The part of the world I'm in is weird. Censorship already killed Game of Thrones and despite paying a small fortune BBC international keeps showing old Dr. Who episodes, and older stuff. No new series, so I already missed SH season 1, and of course they are not going to show the anything for the new season, and...... God, can you tell I'm uber frustrated with being so far away! :cursing::banghead::banghead::angry::mad::ack2:
  17. :lol::lol::lol: I go for tiles. I love hardwood floors but in case of a leak your floor may suffer. Tiles are cold but easy to clean and don't mind a flooding or two.
  18. :lol: Well, my dh came home and he said ds looks "jazzy" (???). I decided to leave the hair alone because it is not worth the grief of dragging him to the kiddie barber shop at the mall.:tongue_smilie::chillpill:
  19. I have a pixie too. DS kept saying he didn't want his hair to look like mine.:glare: I use sharp scissors and because they tickle the back of ds' neck he keeps jumping so the back looks pretty uneven. The local barbers seem to cut men's and boy'a hair really short and use clippers mostly -it's the local custom. DS hair is usually 3" long and I'm always asked if he is a girl.:glare: BTW I love your avatar. :) :lol:
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