So, basically you just do it at their pace. I just wondered if it was an every day or every other day thing. :) I think I'm going to go ahead with the Heart of Dakota book as our kindergarten. I already have it and most everything to go with it. Seems silly to buy another curriculum. I really wanted MFW tho. . . lol. ;) Thank you for your thoughts.!.

I'm going to be using early bird singapore math with my K'er this year. My question is this. I've never taught a kindergartener before! Do you do pages every single day, every other day? I do most things interest led, so if she asks for it of course I'm going to let her do it. However, I'm just wondering how fast to do these workbooks :D Thanks in advance for your expertise. :D

That is right up my alley! I want to do hands on things, because that's what holds my kids attention, but I don't have time (or the energy!) to be doing lots of crafty things. Like lap books, I LOVEE the idea for them, I've downloaded instructions and all kinds of stuff for them, but we've never actually done one. When my kids are a bit older hopefully I'll be able to incorporate these, but right now they're just too much! :) Thanks for all the recommendations!! I soo appreciate it.

Soo, after you complete Considering God's Creation for Science, where do you go from there!? LOL. I've been looking at science I was really interested in Apologia, but I viewed some sample lessons yesterday and it looks like just reading? Which is great, but we are totally hands on here. :D Could someone point me in a general direction of where you've gone next after using Considering God's Creation or something like it.?. Thank you!!!:D

Thank you for your replies! I think in the next few weeks maybe we will try out Singapore Math see if he is more challenged by it. I love how MUS is set up, I would really like to stick with it. But if he's just not challenged he's just not challenged right? :) Maybe I'll look into supplementing the Singapore workbooks. I'm not sure how that will work though. . .

I don't have any advice, as I'm just starting my first K'er also, but I just wanted to encourage you! I remember being in your shoes last year about this time when we decided to pull our oldest from PS. You're making a great choice, and it seems you already know that!! ;) You're going to do great!! Please don't panic! :D

Okay, so we've been using Math U See and I *l♥ve* that program, and Steve Demme! However, my son is a regular math whiz. I wonder if he'd be more challenged by Singapore Math? We literally just breezed thru Beta, but I wonder if it's because they seem to be pushing them ahead in public school, and what we learned in Beta he already had a grasp on from 1rst grade public school. Gamma looks much more challenging. . . hmm. Any thoughts? I'm going to start my daughter this year too for kindergarten. Not sure which program to go with for her. I already have Singapore Math for Kindergarten. Is it bad to have kids on different math programs if it's not needed (which I don't know yet) lol. Lots of questions. I just want to choose the best one for them :001_smile: ♥

Oh my. That pic was super funny. :lol: I just got a pro series one too. ;) YAY. So far doing great with my large quantity bread recipe. lool

I know it's too late but you have to add a little shortening or vegetable oil! :D this makes them smooth. :D

well, it's too bad you can't find the lake location with a jacuzzi and/or fireplace. ;) LOL. I'd take the lake location, even if it weren't cheaper. You can provide all the special stuff from the other one (well, besides the jacuzzi and fireplace.)

This is my first year, but I intend to do year round schooling so that when we hit road blocks during the regular school year we can take the time we need to off without fear of not having it all done. Less stress. for me anyways! :D

YES i sure would. ;)

well, I have a Kenmore Elite dishwasher. But I also have a Kenmore elite front load washer and dryer all of which we only bought 2 years ago. The washer is already crapping out. So, honestly, while we've had NO issues with the dishwasher whatsoever, I don't know if I'd recommend Kenmore or not. . . If the dishwashers are as faulty as the washers and as cheaply made. . . hmmm. . . but I guess that is the state of all appliances anymore. ;) LOL.

♥ facebook! Great fun. Can be addicting though. lol. . .

hi! Just a simple opinion here. My kids share a room. They prefer it that way. We moved from a tiny house to one where they could spread out and they prefer staying in the same room. There is some age difference, but it's only from 7 to 3 & 4 so I don't know how much help that will be. I honestly think sharing a room will help teach them tolerance, and to know how to relate to their sibling. Not being able to foster such selfish tendencies as those with their own rooms would. ;) lol. *shrugs*