I can play spontaneous imaginary games as they evolve, but when they decide that we are playing a certain way and tell me my role, I end up getting yelled at for not reading their mind and doing it right. Two of mine are just getting into board games, the others are too young. We have fun with the two oldest when we can keep them from squabbling. My 6yo loves puzzles and we do those together occasionally. I can't do Legos or any other building type toys cause they always steal the piece I need to finish the great masterpiece.

Any recommendations for learning Japanese for a 12yo, 6th grade?

Thanks all

I second the Enid Blyton and the Boxcar Children series. Also Nancy Drew, I was reading her in 1st grade. Tom Swift is kind of like the Hardy boys, but in space.

My dd 8, 2nd grade, can read books like Arthur fairly well, but when asked to read chapter books like Magic Tree HOuse, she complains of headaches. We had her tested for glasses and she has perfect vision according to the dr. Is this a normal developmental thing that time will mature her eyes some more or is it something that needs to be checked into some more? I posted this on the K-8 board and they suggested to ask here. Thank you

Thanks, I will.

I never paid attention to how she holds the books. I'll have to check her out next time she reads a chapter book. Thanks

Hi, I have been lurking for a little while and getting many great ideas for schooling my kids from you all. Thank you. I got SWB's cd on writing and listened to it. I am unsure how the dictation works. Do I just read the sentence and let them write it or do I read the sentence a word at a time while they write? My almost 12 yo, 6th grader did a "Dictation test" adn was able to write with spelling and comma help, but did get the capitals and ending punctuation correct, but I had to read it about 3-4 words at a time and wait for him to write it down. He is also outlining from Kingfisher science to 3 levels (just started on 3rd) but hasn't attempted narrations from the outlines yet. Any writing assignment basically ends with him narrating to me and me writing it and then him copying with much complaints. He can do the assignments orally but blocks when having to write them. Where can I go from here? Also my dd is 8 and in 2nd grade and can read books like Arthur or Magic School Bus fairly well, but when she reads harder books like Magic Tree House she complains of headaches. We had her eyes tested, perfect vision. Is this normal, does she need more development time or should I look harder for underlying issues? I'm thinking she just doesn't want to have to do the harder stuff, but don't want to overlook anything either. Sorry so long for a first post.