My kids do enjoy IXL, but another avenue that they really enjoy is math games on their leapsters. Leapsters have the added benefit of having a broad variety of games in various subjects, so if one isn't to her liking another may be. Good luck with your search. :)

1. (Healthy) I use my colander and soup pot to create a steamer. - Just fill the big old soup pot to about 1/3 and boil. - Slice the squash into equal thickness "chips" and place in the colander. - Place colander on soup pot and put lid on top. - When done to my taste I just salt and season to my mood. - Salt, garlic powder, cheyenne pepper, and curry powder are a few I've tried. - This works with LOTS of veggies, all kinds of squash, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc. 2. (Not So Healthy) AuGratin Squash!

I posted on the Curriculum Board without much response. Hoping for more here. :D We've been doing Headsprout, and the kids like it very much. However, I'm looking at where to go from there. I am considering Funnix &/or Explode the Code (online). 1) Where might these meet up with Headsprout? 2) Compare and contrast / pros & cons of the programs. 3) Noticed many are using the 2 together and wondering why? Thanks guys! :bigear:

Try an enlarged photograph of them doing the task with a big bright "?". I find photo's and pictures get a better response from mine even if they are readers.

What exactly do they expect the bull to do? :confused: I mean if it is a "sport" then losing is just part of the game right? How come the bull dies win or lose? Can you tell I'm not a fan?

Thanks for the HomeSchoolin affirmation! I am not a squeemish person at all, but pedofiles & child porn make me literally sick to my stomach every time I hear about them! They should all be castrated and forced to wear a tracking device for the rest of their lives AT MINIMUM! :angry:

I will vouch that "real" people do get on those shows. My sister and her husband's back yard was redone for one of those shows! Lucky. :glare: Edit: And it's not all artsy fartsy or way out there either. Has a nice rustic feel and they used plants native to the area to reduce the cost of upkeep and to be "green".

Love the map under a clear tablecloth! :001_smile:

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A calendar poster showing months & seasons. I saw one the other day that I plan to get. It is interactive with pockets for todays weather report & such!:001_smile: Very colorful and fun.

Just got it myself, so I am sorry I don't have a review yet, but I noticed you chose Headsprout over Funnix Early Reading. Other than the Headsprout being more fun (we currently use it ourselves), do you feel the content is comparable or would you say Funnix offers a more true structured phonics approach?

I was going to ask for a comparison of these two programs, but after looking around I see alot of people using both. Am I wrong in thinking they are both Phonics/Reading programs? If you use both why? Also, I would still like a comparison? Thank you all in advance! :001_smile: Edit: I should mention we use Headsprout early on. Any notes on where those programs would meet up with Headsprout?

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Got a little rum in the freezer, no chocolate though.:glare: Just feeling the pressure of being a lonely single mama of 3 today.:(

1. Considerate, Thinker, Reserved 2. Sanguine, Cheerleader, Social 3. Opinionated, Independent, Sneaky It never ceases to amaze me how three such different personalities come from the same two people and the same home.:001_smile:

I voted Christian with some secular materials acceptable. Where Christian content is relevant I make a point of seeking curriculum with a Christian world view. For subjects like Phonics, Math, Latin, Music, or Art I do not see the need for Christian influence so long as the materials are not anti-Christian. For subjects such as History, Literature, & Science I see it as important to present the Christian worldview, but to do so to the exclusion of other worldviews would, I believe, be a disservice to my children's education. Without knowledge of other worldviews how are they to be equipped to defend their own?

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This last year I did K12(cava) with my ds for 1st grade. While his learning progressed and the curriculum was good, I was miserable. For one, not all subjects in their curriculum are equal. The Math was great (though still many technical glitches), but the Phonics, while thorough, was BORING for both of us. Regardless, we were locked into their curriculum for every subject and the lack of flexibility was strike one. It did not help that the teacher assigned to us was absolutely in love with the curriculum and quite against even supplementation. There were enough "strikes" over the year to discontinue with them next school year. I had decided to go completely independent and have picked and purchased much of my curriculum. My only regret has been an inability to afford extra curricular items like martial arts & music lessons. Then, talking to a fellow homeschooling mom, I was made aware of a charter school in our area that provides $1600/yr/student toward curriculum. That can include those things I cannot afford, but no faith based curriculum. I have been told however, that I may use faith based curriculum, just not purchase it with that money. I would like to hear others experiences with charter schools. Did the funds make jumping through the hoops worth it? :bigear:

:iagree: Right?! Sheesh! If I nurture, take care of, teach etc. my own children it's not a "job". But they'll pay someone else to watch my kid and I bet what that person gets paid for is called a JOB! :banghead: What about getting work at/volunteering at the daycare they pay for? If they're going to pay someone to watch your own kid(s) why not YOU?

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Screwtape Letters on my Nook (again):tongue_smilie: The Power of a Praying Parent, paperback Generation Kill, audiobook on my iPod Next?:lurk5:

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