:iagree: This is our first year! Definitely challenging! :001_smile:

My dd7 had to edit a sentence that was written incorrectly on the board. She just exclaimed to me how none of the kids liked this part of the day:) She was in first grade.

Yes, this is what I was looking for! Thanks!

Sorry, looks like I need to re-phrase my question! The trip to IKEA is 3 hours away...and if I went by myself I would have to take the kids with me...which means I would only have the trunk space in our mini-van. I highly doubt it would fit in that space. My husband is willing to 'build' it for me...as in go to Lowes and buy the wood to build it. I was wondering if anyone had built it themselves, as in what type wood used, etc. Those type of things:)

Has anyone ever built one themselves before? I want the 5x5 one, but we live 3 hours away from the nearest ikea store...and I'm not sure it would fit in our van. My dh is willing to build it, so I was wondering if anyone has instructions on it?

lol...let me explain:lol: DD7 attended ps for K and 1st. She managed to get all satisfactory scores in math...however, I can ask her what 3+1 is and I get a deer in the headlights look:tongue_smilie:I think McRuffy is a great stand alone program, which we settled on after trying many different curriculums. She has no conceptual understanding of math what-so-ever. She NEEDS the extra practice...once I see some 'ah ha' moments, we will most likely drop some supplementation. She will do one lesson in McRuffy in the morning, then in the afternoon when the littles are napping, we will do no more than one page of supplementation AND we only do one supplement each day...ie. Mondays MM, Tuesdays Miquon...etc...and of course there are some days we do not add in anything:001_smile: Sorry it sounded like we do A LOT...we really don't:D

We LOVE McRuffy Math here! Right now I'm using K color math with my ds and supplementing with Miquon. I'm also using 2nd grade color math with my dd...but also supplementing with Miquon, Singapore CWP, and MM. McRuffy does not take us long to complete, so I am able to do one math in the morning and one in the afternoon. My dd7 needs the practice though...

We've been using Evan Moor workbooks for geography...and we supplement with books from the library as well as online.

I'm looking for some suggestions on videos, books, or websites that have to do with telling time. My dd7 needs some extra help, and my explanation isn't working for her. Thanks!

While I can't answer for PAL, we are currently using AAR, and my 4 yr old loves it....and so do I! I love how everything is planned out for you...and very simple to follow, yet very thorough. Actually, my ds5 and dd7 get upset when I do it with my ds4 and they aren't around;) they love it just as much:D

I suppose that might help! :001_smile: We're using McRuffy Press. I'm going to start supplementing with Miquon...our books are arriving next week. If it helps, I also do have Rightstart A and B, MM, and Singapore.

While doing math today, I was having my dd7 count by 5's to 100. She can do that no problem and flies through it. Then she was given a number like 260, and was supposed to count by 5's from 260 on. :confused: Whoa...talk about the glazed over look. We spent quite some time on it...took a break...and she is just not seeing it. This happens every time we put a number in the hundreds place, she just shuts down completely. So, I'm guessing we should be working on place value?? I'm so new at all of this and am just as confused teaching it as she is learning it:tongue_smilie: Thanks!

...which ones do you use? I'm just curious really... as I am having a hard time deciding:001_smile:

Ohhhh, my dd is going to LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!!!:D

These look great! Thanks!

I'm looking for a free or cheap website that I can print off some fun worksheets and crafts for my kiddos. I'm tempted to purchase a subscription for The Mailbox...but it's $25...and would rather use a free one if I can. Just something for around the holidays or on our fun Fridays. Any ideas?

We love stack the states...even my 4 year old loves it!

Oh my goodness....yes, that is exactly what I was looking for! I tell you, I've been through the whole book trying to figure out where to start..but apparently never thought to look at the very end of the book!!! Thank you sooooo much for pointing that out:D

I have HWOT to use for my ds4 & ds5. I can't seem to figure out how to start though. Im a mom who likes seeing 'lesson 1'...and scripted lessons. :confused: I bought HWOT because my ds5 is a lefty and a perfectionist who is lacking fine motor skills. From everything I read, it seems as though this program would be a great fit for him. However, I'm having a hard time figuring out where to start! Can you tell me how you planned your day when using this? We have the slate boards, mat with wood pieces, and the large chalkboards.

:lol::lol: My dd7 acts as if she was up until 2am...she's just 'sooo tired'. I, too, remind her that if she doesn't get it done now, she'll be doing it in the evening and won't have any time to play. That usually does the trick.

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Woo-hoo! Great job! What test did you use? I have a feeling my hubby is going to want me to do the same:tongue_smilie:

Thanks! Would you consider their grade levels to be advanced?

Thank you! It really sounds like it will be perfect for her! I do plan on using Singapore with it as well....probably 2x a week. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed this works for her!:001_smile: