We just switched to CLE in late April and LOVE their math (we had finished the curriculum I already had). I started my daughter at 206 and it's great. We'll finish two light units before school ends this year and pick up the rest of the 200s in the beginning of third grade. I'm not concerned with being "behind". My DD just had extensive neuropsychological testing and tested at a 4th grade level in math. We just had some gaps I wanted to remedy. Did I mention that I already LOVE CLE math? We've only done 12 lessons and I'm sold!

Can you look for for the book(s) on archive.org? I was able to download some from that site that I couldn't figure out how to get off Google Books.

I don't know about what people generally do but my daughter will still do phonics next year for third grade. Do whatever it is your son needs. Everything else after that will fall into place. If he doesn't have a great grasp on phonics, now is the time to work on it. That foundation will be a blessing to him as he continues to learn.

We're doing second grade now. I don't have a set amount of time or a schedule. We just have a list we work from and when we finish one we move on to another. Most days we read about 3 chapters. In third grade, I'll be reading one book during the day and as a family we'll be reading one at night. So approx 6 chapters a day. Unless we feel like doing more or less. Not helpful, huh? :lol: For first grade my DD was in public school. We read 2-3 picture books per night. Hope that helps a bit.

My daughter has a congenital brain malformation, hydrocephalus, ADHD, hypotonia, dyspraxia, vision issues, SPD, and anxiety. I've had a lot of trouble finding toys, activities and interests for her over the years. For us, these have been the hits: Lego duplos (she's quite the builder) Barbies (after age 6) Indoor swing (from IKEA, she uses this every day and has for 4-5 years) TV (usually while doing headstands on the couch or while swinging) Jumping on the bed Riding her scooter Being read to Drawing Computer games (animal jam, webkinz, etc) Swimming We're going to get her back into horseback riding. She loved that. She also loved drama camp last year. We'll be doing an art camp and a drama camp this summer. Right now (age 8.5) she has a stuffed animal she loves. First time she's ever had a doll or animal she loved. Other things she's somewhat interested in: Lincoln Logs cleaning the house :lol: Everything else has been a bust. LOL

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Thanks for the great suggestions!

I download and read as a PDF on my computer. Sometimes I download as text so that I can adapt it to my needs and print if needed.

I haven't used it but I own the LA that goes with Core D. I purchased it for use next year. I have put it aside because the writing expectations are too advanced for my daughter who will be in 3rd grade next year. I'm hoping to be able to use at least part of it for 4th grade. It's not at all what I expected. :confused: Very disappointing.

Thanks for all of the great ideas. I'm checking out each one. :thumbup:

We use them on Google Books and archive.org. LOVE them!

Copying sentences is actually harder than making up her own sentences because she also has some vision/tracking issues (copywork and dictation have been hard for her). I'd like to move beyond too much copywork and toward being able to better write her own thoughts. She can already write a 5 sentence paragraph really well. She does journaling and creative writing every day and does well when filling in/narrating her workbooks (specifically her Elemental Science book - she is quite good at this). We've spent all year making an animal book where she has to write facts about the animals and draw a picture. This has realy helped her writing skills and confidence. So, while she reads on the lower level for her grade, her writing is pretty good. I'd like to encourage more creative writing and focus on grammar. Still think WWE1 is a good idea? I haven't seen details on what it is. Dorinda - Thanks for the link. Checking it out now. :)

Sorry! I should have explained better. I'm looking for writing and grammar, especially. Spelling ideas would be great, too. We are not using a Sonlight core. We just use their read alouds and some readers. Thanks!

(I will cross-post this in the K-8 curriculum area). My DD (8) has dysgraphia, ADHD and is a struggling reader (reading at beginning 2nd grade level). She's also very bright and very verbal. Definitely an auditory learner. I read to her a ton and she loves it. She also likes oral work (since her fine motor skills are poor). I bought Sonlight LA 3 but it's not going to work for us this year (hopefully it will for 4th grade). The writing expected from the student is way too complicated and advanced. We'll be doing MCP Phonics C next year. It's been working fine for us. We're doing CLE 200 right now. My daughter really does not like it. I don't like the religious references. We are Christian but it just doesn't fit. I like the idea of a workbook but I'm not sure we'll continue with this one. Anything secular similar to this? I like the vintage texts. Right now we're doing With Pencil and Pen and I'm thinking of moving to Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons. Anyone have experience with Sheldon's PLL? I'm just a little lost, to be honest. Anyone have ideas for LA that would not be terribly writing intensive (we write across the curriculum anyway), interesting and not overly religious?

(I will cross-post this in the special needs area). My DD (8) has dysgraphia, ADHD and is a struggling reader (reading at beginning 2nd grade level). She's also very bright and very verbal. Definitely an auditory learner. I read to her a ton and she loves it. She also likes oral work (since her fine motor skills are poor). I bought Sonlight LA 3 but it's not going to work for us this year (hopefully it will for 4th grade). The writing expected from the student is way too complicated and advanced. We'll be doing MCP Phonics C next year. It's been working fine for us. We're doing CLE 200 right now. My daughter really does not like it. I don't like the religious references. We are Christian but it just doesn't fit. I like the idea of a workbook but I'm not sure we'll continue with this one. Anything secular similar to this? I like the vintage texts. Right now we're doing With Pencil and Pen and I'm thinking of moving to Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons. Anyone have experience with Sheldon's PLL? I'm just a little lost, to be honest. Anyone have ideas for LA that would not be terribly writing intensive (we write across the curriculum anyway), interesting and not overly religious? Edited to add: Mostly looking for writing and grammar recommendations. Spelling would be great, too. Thanks!

I use the Sonlight booklists to pick our read alouds, too. We just started this so while I have purchased dozens of them, we've only read a few so far. We are reading The Family Under the Bridge right now. It's okay. We have loved: The Corn Grows Ripe Number the Stars The Year of Miss Agnes Have fun!!

What didn't work for us? Worldy Wise (just a weird way to learn vocabulary for my DD) A Little History of the World SOTW 1 Activity Guide (but we love the text of the book) Funnix 2 (boring, too repetitive) CLE LA 200s (not sure why my DD hates them with such passion) unit studies, in general :(

We study a scripture story each day (okay, probably 4 out of 5 school days per week). We read scriptures, sing hymns and pray together every night. One night a week we study something religious in depth, sing and pray together (I'm LDS, we try to have Family Home Evening once per week).

Our plan for grade 3 LA: Sonlight LA 3 (mostly using their creative writing) CLE LA 300-310 (grammar, spelling, some writing) Online typing program Cursive (probably HWOT) MCP Phonics C Vintage grammar books from Google Books Vintage composition books from Google Books Journaling

Cades Cove and other national park areas are MUST do activities!

This was very helpful. My daughter has been doing those same things and I wasn't sure if I needed to worry or not. You put my mind at ease for now. Thank you!

Exactly what I do with my 8 year old DD (except she doesn't read all the time since she's still a pretty reluctant reader).

Number the Stars immediately came to mind. Such a good book! We also really enjoyed The Year of Miss Agnes. I'll need to think on 4 others. :)

Loving this discussion. :thumbup:

I'm in the process of doing the same thing. Exciting but exhausting!