I'll take a look at what I have left of that. Everything I received, I'll put in the box. We did use just a few things and then decided I just can't afford this and can do it myself for less. If anything is missing, it's easily replaced. I posted on the classifieds area also. Let me know if you have any questions. :)

Would anyone be interested in purchasing an opened box of MGT? One day used in it. I'll post on the classifieds, but thought I'd check here too. Thanks,

Just adding on some info for anyone else curious about EIL since I just emailed them. I was curious what their high school plans were and how they'd be laid out (ie. American Lit, British Lit, etc.). They won't have any particular type of literature scheduled; it will be mixed throughout. They also said they may use some classics but will shy away from those used widely by other providers. HTH,

How long has it taken you to get through? 1 semester? a year? Thanks again for the suggestion. I took a closer look last night and like what I see. We've tried many of the curriculum writing packages and they're just too formulaic for us. Hence the reason for Bravewriter; so she can find her own voice/groove.

Would something like Sonlight core 400 work? It uses Elements of Style and On Writing Well.

My daughter is currently using Bravewriter's Help for High School. I'm hoping she'll be done with it in May or at least early summer. She'll be a junior next year. So what do you suggest I do for writing for her for the next 2 years? She actually writes well but needs polishing and needs some more instruction on various types of writing. Maybe HTH will address some of this? Suggestions? :)

I'm on meds, but making sure I either eat or take a good supplement of magnesium, potassium and calcium makes a huge difference for me. Enough that I would be on 3 meds instead of just 2 if I didn't take them. I've also had some pretty good results from Olive Leaf Extract and Celery Seed Extract.

I'd love to be added as well. :)

We're opposite and doing the text; we haven't tried the ipad version yet. Our package came with a set of tests. Maybe they would sell it separately? How do you like the ipad version? Normally my daughter doesn't like any "e"book.

This is his 5th year. He can take more but he won't. He'll be 19 when he graduates. CC is what he wants to "try". We are fine if he just decides to work or tech school or a trade; anything but nothing.

I've posted before, but oldest son has lots of "dys" diagnosis including dyscalculia. We've tried ALOT of math curricula, tutors, etc. We've settled on Rod & Staff and its going very well now. However, he's in 4th grade math. He's a senior. He's NOT happy. I've been looking around and have been looking at Power Basics Basic Math. I'm considering switching him to this will all the workbook and the extra practice workbook. He could go through quicker (though that may be bad) and be ready for something like Algebra or Pre-Algebra afterwards. He really wants to do community college but math is going to hold him back. Although he has other areas of being behind, he's much better remediated in those areas. So I'm trying to decide how to move forward. Take a chance on something new or stick with what's working. Normally, I'd stick with what's working but the time crunch has me concerned. So help me. :) What would you do?

I can't say how much as I'm pretty sure it depends on each child. I agree with others though in saying that creating that trust relationship is most important. I used to say that I was my son's security blanket. I still am, in certain situations. I've always been ok with that, but, he should have had some other "security blankets" too. He and I are very close; I know what he's feeling even when he doesn't have the words to tell me or doesn't even know himself. I am so thankful for that. For me, in hindsight, it's like some of the homeschooling threads here about how skills build upon other skills. When he was young, I thought it was silly say to worry about a 3 year old having to tie his shoe or button buttons, etc. But a few years later, you can see where those skills (not the actual tying of shoes or buttoning) come in and how they help achieve further skills. I also felt, since I was the only one who entered his world, that "I" could do it better than the therapists. Big mistake on my part. Not because I couldn't do just as well, possibly even better since I had entrance, but because the exposure to others would have been better.

My son has Aspergers but not diagnosed until later and didn't have formal therapy for it. He has had other therapies for learning issues and severe OCD (which I believe is directly correlated to his Aspergers). I've been fairly child led with him though his OCD also dictates alot of it. What you've posted above is my issue now that he is older. He's fine in our home, he's fine in a setting he's completely comfortable with like our co-op, but, put him in another setting, and he can't function. How is he going to work, do any possible further school, live.....etc.? I definitely feel like "keeping the peace" so to speak has not necessarily been the best approach for him as far as preparing him to be independent. I didn't see this until later though - hindsight you know... But, would his OCD have been even worse if we hadn't kept things going peaceful for him? I'll never know but I suspect yes. It's his control when things are out of control. I wouldn't say we were unschooling but more structure, more out of comfort time would have been good.

I've bought 3 of them so far for my 5 year old. Well, he was just under 5 at the time. I'd definitely buy more and may as funds allow. He's really liked them. It comes with a book for the kit and crafts, games, items, etc. relating to the book. There are usually a few games and some crafty type things to do. I'm trying to remember it all. For example, we have the Panda Palace and he made his own menu, dressed up a panda bear with chef hat and apron and then did his own. He had several games to play that went along with the book. A few math activities with linking blocks. Everything comes with it that you need. We also bought the The Little Engine One and the chameleon one (can't remember the name now). He loves painting some wooden trains, got a train whistle, etc. Hope that helps. If I can answer any other questions, just let me know.

I'm teaching both Psychology and Forensics to both students and classes at our co-op. For Psychology, I'm loosely using Sonlight's Psychology course, however, these students are not ready for AP. It's been very challenging and alot of my students are having a hard time with the text. My two kids are both challenged but enjoying what they are learning. Take it slow if you decide to use it and discuss alot. My co-op classes are basically discussion led to make sure they understand. For Forensics, I chose a book called Crime Scene Investigations: Real Life Science Labs. It says for grades 6-12 but I'd say 6-8 is more like it. There's also nothing that ties it together. I wish I had gone with some other options I've since found; it's too late to switch co-op classes now though. One is Easy Peasy Highschool's Forensics. It's based off Georgia's virtual program which you could just use that as well. Another option is a website I found that a teacher put together: http://bsapp.com/forensics_illustrated/index.html. And my favorite, expensive, option is the Mystery of Lyle and Louise at Home Training Tools. Hope that helps. If you have any questions, just let me know. :)

I'm only using it with one but we haven't written in the student book at all. We do all the questions orally and if he has to write, it's on a separate piece of paper. The quizzes and tests I copy and give to him. By the way, we are completely loving it. If I could find this same type format for other major books, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Good luck,

I prefer a cheddar cheese fondue and make it almost exactly like Melting Pot's - the kids all love it but have never liked the swiss ones. 1 1/2 12oz bottles of beer (dark or lager) (don't worry alcohol cooks off mostly) (can do this with half-and-half if you'd rather) 1 TBsp worcestershire 2 tsp dry mustard (this is a must) minced garlic to taste (we like a lot - I buy in the jar and put in a good TBsp or more) 1 lb. sharp cheddar (I buy pre-shredded in bag - if you want to do it yourself make sure to add a little flour) 1/2 lb. swiss cheese shredded Put your beer in the fondue pot and turn it to warm or 300ish, let it warm up and start steaming. After steaming for a while, add your garlic. I usually add my dry mustard here too and whisk it around. Then slowly start adding handfuls of cheese letting it melt. Add worcestshire. You can adjust anything to your taste. Make sure if you don't use pre-shredded cheese to add about 3Tbsp of flour to your shreds - it makes the fondue smooth. We serve with pumpernickel, rye, french bread and, if I can find it, an herb bread. Also, carrots, celery, broccoli, green apples, anything you want really. Good luck,

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My son started with OCD/Anxiety which caused some depression but we definitely felt his anxiety was the cause. He got to where he couldn't even leave the house, almost his room. He was 12-13 and we literally had to drag him out of the house kicking and crying to get him to the psychiatrist. He was put on Zoloft (sertraline) right away. We started with 50mg and have worked up to 150-200mg. It has helped tremendously. It has not helped completely. This still depresses him that he is not "normal". It's hard to have anxieties eating away at you day after day. I get it. We'd like to get his dose lowered but he doesn't do well on it lower. I remember trying to get off Zoloft after taking it for post-partum depression and it was awful; really, really awful. I put off the meds for a long time but we are very glad we did it. I'm sorry you are going through this and your daughter as well. I will say my son is a true introvert and that's just his personality. No amount of medicine is going to make him a social butterfly or give him sudden "get-up-and-go". Feel free to ask anything,

Thanks, I appreciate the reply. Glad to hear it went so well. That seems to be the consensus but I never hear about it anymore.

Our plan is to move to Sequential Spelling and dictation from Spelling Wisdom. A&P has been wonderful for my dyslexic son.

I don't see it talked about much anymore and wondered if there are still those using it? Especially here in the high school years with the upper levels of the books. How has it gone for you? Did you finish the series? Are you happy with the outcome? Thanks alot, Cynthia

I was on it for nerve pain and psoriatic arthritis pain. Helped some with pain; gave me the best sleep ever. However, that sleep could last all the next day too and I only took 2.5mg. 10mg is one pill. Don't feel afraid to take a smaller dose and break the pill to see if it helps. I took it for months, but never got out of the zombie stage. I do miss the sleep sometimes though. :)

I'm going through this with my senior (he's 18, going to be 19 in April). I don't expect him to "graduate" until December of next year. He's ok with that and I think he needs longer, but he needs to be an adult too. We are just doing what we're doing. I'll call it English 9, 10, 11, 12 and let it be. Especially for CC. He'll have to pass the PERT (I think it's called) to get into CC and I'll help him just as much as he wants but it's his responsibility (once we get to that point) to make sure he's learned it. I had to let go of what I "thought" high school level work should be for him. It's not going to look the same as my daughter. I'm ok with that. He's a wonderful man and moving ahead. I'm proud of him. I just have to keep moving at his pace and not worry about the rest right now. I've worried for years over high school; it's been very freeing to accept meeting him where he is and be happy he is still learning. Not that you aren't meeting her where she needs to be, just giving my experience which has been so similar to yours. :)

I was going to suggest the Great Courses How to be a SuperStar Student or something like that. I taught high schoolers last year and am teaching this year at our co-op and I really am seeing how we've missed the boat on preparing them for how to study or how to take a test, etc. Just a thought.