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From what I've read, these are more less guides, with book lists and a suggested course of study, but you add in the rest of the elements, like math, writing, etc. Has anyone used it? What do you think?

Hmmm...this all looks good! I just picked up some Key to Fractions on the sale forum, I think these will be great for reinforcing and review. I have LOF, I planned on using that as a fun supplement anyway, and maybe Singapore as our main program. So many choices! And with Singpore, did you use Standards or US Edition?

Don't forget satorismiles.com she has a great list of resources for prehistory, and blog post about activities and timelines, etc.

Thank You! Do you plan on going back to Rightstart G? What are your plans for 6th?

anyone....:001_unsure:...I've noticed a lot of people don't use Rightstart in the later stages, is that because it's so teacher intensive?

Do you jump right into G or supplement G with a pre-algebra program. I have been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how to do G, or what to start after E. I was thinking of spreading G out over two years, adding in LOF and reviewing with Singapore (i.e. I would start Singapore 4B next year, then 5A,etc.) I'm worried about gaps in learning, how does everyone else do this? Work-at-home, homeschooling mom to DS (9), DS (5), DD (3)

Thank You all for your help! I can wrap my mind around it now, I actually bought a nice cloth hanging calendar, but he just had no idea what he was doing and it seemed really awkward. I like the songs and think if I try and keep it more organic and less forced like you said, it will come in time! Thanks!

How do you teach days of the week, months, etc? Do they just memorize it until the realize where they are in that "timeline"? It seems way to abstract for my 5 year old. Is simple repetition enough? Work-at-home, homeschooling mom of DS (9), DS (5), DD (3).

:bigear: My son is very similar, I was just looking at his stuff for next year, and sighing heavily! We did some this year, but he HATED it, so next year is going to be very challenging. But like your son, he can do complex math problems in his head. hmm. We have been using RightStart Math since first grade and it has been awesome for him, so I'm very interested to hear what people recommend. Work-at-home, homeschooling mom to DS 9, DS 5, and DD 5!

LOVE this! Love the videos! Initially it was teacher intensive but he is teaching you how to teach it, and for me it's good for 3 kids, so it was worth my time. Plus being able to talk about any literature at any grade with my kids is invaluable to me! They are also available if you need help. Work-at-home, homeschooling mom to DS 9, DS 5, DD 3!

I just started this: http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u-s-geography with my 5 & 9 year old and we LOVE it, user friendly, easy to use, and very affordable. Work-at-home, homeschooling mom of 3, DS 9, DS 5, DD 3!

Thank you for all the great advice! There are some key points you all made that I am not doing. 1 - I haven't been having the pre-day off conversation, about having a day off and not fussing about getting our work done tomorrw. This will help him, because he is in Cub Scouts and knows what it means to keep his word and be 'honorable'. 2 - I have been slacking about putting his work on the board. I usually list what he has to do for the day, and he gets to cross it off when he has completed it. When it's all done he gets 30 minutes of screen time. 3 - Start with an easy subject, like reading him some of his history, or something fun like science. Some days I feel like I'm negotiating world peace!:tongue_smilie:

I'm gonna cry if I'm the only one with this problem...:crying:

I love our Proclick, now I make books out of everything. It does allow the 'books' to fold completely flat, and in half. The system comes with a tool to help you open and close the spines, but I just use my fingers. I have found them to be very durable, flexible, but durable. I put my ds, letter of the day in a book, and have opened and closed it almost 50 times (upper and lowercase letters), so far. Seems to be holding up pretty good. - A little bit of advice - there is a little variation in which direction you punch holes. So if you start at the top and slide down, the holes will line up differently than if you go from the bottom and slide up. They with still line up to go in a book, but are a little wonky.

My ds, 9, is an absolute nightmare to refocus after a "free" day. On occasion, more in the spring, the weather is exceptional and the kids spend ALL day outside. They go out after breakfast, have lunch on the picnic table and come in for dinner. I find the value in this 'free play' and exploration, just as important, sometimes more important than sitting and doing school work. I love the flexibility that homeschooling provides us, but I'm sooo sick of the 'day after' battles. How do other families handle this? I also have a DS, 5, and DD,3, but they are so go with the flow, I'm worried my oldest is going to 'polute' them with his negative attitude. :glare:

We are gluten & dairy free. My kids really like the Udi's bread and bagels (I love the bagels) they are great with a fried egg, ham and cheese. I don't care for the bread, but the bagels are delish! When making their lunch sandwiches I always warm the bread in the toaster first, it seems to help (taste/texture wise), but they would eat it right out of the fridge. Most of the king arthur gluten free mixes are dairy free too, and I have had good luck with those in a pinch!

I had planned on using AAR 1 and Handwriting without Tears for my kindy son, but I just realized they teach letters in a different sequence, does anyone have any experience with this? What did you do? Thanks!