We have used Reading Eggs, Headsprout and Clicknread (as well as several free programs). I think Reading Eggs is worth trying out if you can get a coupon code. By the end of a trial you should have an idea if it's going to work for your student. One of my kids did wonderfully with it but the other did not. I think Headsprout was not worth it even at half off. One of mine has been using Clicknread for a couple weeks now and it' been great. I love that it is a one time cost and not a monthly subscription.

Wow, Tina! Those lists are great!

I had no idea there were places where the policy was to check student lunches for nutritional completeness and substitute/supplement. :confused: They can't possibly have enough qualified people on hand to do that (obvioisly not given this article).

These look great - thank you for sharing!

The ear plugs all have "ratings" on the packages to show how well they work for noise reduction. Aside from that you just have to find some that are comfortable for you. We use a cheap "air purifier" that we bought several years ago and now makes a loud grinding noise. :bigear:

Is it possible you would have more time for schooling with dd if you didn't put the littles in preschool? That seems like so much driving/shuffling for not very much time.

We still put the 2 year olds to bed. The older kids (5 and 6) get our help with pajamas, brushing, flossing and good night kisses. Then they go up to bed on their own and we check on them when we go to bed (tuck them in, refill their water, turn off reading lights).

I think it sounds lovely. If it's something you want to do then go for it. I would maybe try to think of some wording for invites that would make it clear that haters need not attend. :tongue_smilie: