Hi Everyone, I have an 8 yr old son who is struggling with reading. Is Ordinary Parents Guide something that I can pick up in the middle and use with him? Thanks! Donna

I am looking for some input on Living Math. We are currently doing a workbook type curriculum with my DS (9). He is not happy with it, so therefore I'm not either. Math is a struggle everyday. I don't want him to end up hating math. Anyway, he loves history, and I found the Living Math curriculum. It looks good, but would like to hear from some of you who have used it. Thanks!

What is the reading level of these books?

My 6yr old (1st grade) is using BOB books and a Plaid Phonics workbook, we also do sight word flash cards. He is progressing well.

Hi Jessica, We are struggling with Horizons Math 3 and now looking into Making Math Meaningful. I am also looking for Living Math books as well, and after reading this thread, am going to try and incorporate more hands on and games to our math time.

Is the TE for Horizon's math 3rd grade helpful in teaching the lessons? I am finding it kind of difficult to teach with just the workbook, but don't want to invest in the TE if it doesn't offer much help. Thanks!

Thank you so much for the suggestions, I switched from a very structured workbook curriculum, because we just weren't happy with it last year, but have found myself falling into the same routine with workbooks I have picked out on my own! Definitely not the way I wanted to go this year so I am trying to tweak it before we get too far into the year.

Thank you all for your help. About copy work, where do you get the passages they copy?

What all do I have to add to Tapestry of Grace? My DS (8) is doing Horizons Math, Spelling Workout, Plaid Phonics, Growing with Grammar, and A Reason for Handwriting. I am having a hard time getting him to do the workbooks. Just wondering how others have streamlined their day with Tapestry of Grace, I would like to include as much as possible in that. We are doing Tapestry of Grace for History.

We use either the Stampin' Up snail or glue stick.

I hadn't heard that but it makes sense. My DS (6) is reading through them now, I might have him make his own stories too, that is a great idea!

Any tips on teaching addition and subtraction math facts? My DS is 8 and third grade level. He is struggling with his math problems and I think would benefit if the basic ones were memorized. He is reviewing double digit addition and subtraction right now. Thanks!

I saw that yesterday and was so encouraged. My DS (8) has ADD and we have found swimming to be perfect for him. The races are short enough that he doesn't lose his focus or interest. We have tried other sports, but standing in the outfield waiting for an inning to finish was not for him, basketball is somewhat better because it does move so fast, not as much wait time on the court. But swimming is definitely the best match for him.

Have you ever made lapbooks with him? The website http://www.homeschoolshare.com has some great resources and I believe has some FIAR stuff.

My local homeschool store was able to order it for me.