I would recommend All About Spelling for what your son needs. I have an ADHD son with dyslexic tendencies (I haven't had him officially tested), and it has helped him immensely. It's gentle, hands-on, and my son loves when it's time for spelling. I cannot say enough good things about this program.

Ahh, okay. That makes sense. Imho, a lesson a day is perfect for 7yo who is working 2 grades ahead of schedule because 7 is still pretty young (again mho). 2B would definitely cement the concepts you are looking for though. Maybe just spending some time working with base 10 blocks for fun would help. Do you have the HIG's? If so, they offer many suggestions for cementing these skills using manipulatives, games, or drill.

For first grade, I'd recommend choosing one or the other since there will be plenty of time to complete both. If you choose world history, SOTW is wonderfully easy to schedule. The activity book guides you. We used to read one day, do map work another, and an activity/extra reading from the suggestions on another day. It worked well for us to do history 3x/week. Some choose to do it 2 days or 4 days. It's really what you are comfortable with. For American History, there are some great curriculums out there that are already scheduled for you. Beautiful Feet Early American is what we are doing this year, and it's been a lot of fun.

Hello from a fellow Red Sox fan! :) Can I ask why you are doing 3A if he was just doing first grade work last year? I don't mean this to sound snarky, I'm just wondering why you've essentially skipped a year of math? Maybe he tested into 3A on the Singapore placement test? I would probably go back and do at the least Singapore 2B if he's needing more reinforcement. I would definitely be using flashcards and 3 or 5 minute drill work daily as well to hone in on and sharpen his math facts since it will continue to become more intense, and the speed in which he can compute these will determine how quickly he can answer the harder problems.

Awesome! Thank you! I just "bought" them.

:lol: You are very welcome!!!

I haven't actually tried this yet, but this is my plan for next year with a 4 year gap between my boys. Ds#1 will be in 4th, so we are doing MFW ECC (ds#2 will tag along some) while Ds#2 will be doing MFW K. When Ds#1 is in 6th grade, I will roll ds#2 in with ds#1 completely (using MFW). Until then, I will have ds#2 doing K & 1 separately. According to the MFW website, you can roll the youngest in as soon as they hit 2nd grade. I scoured every open & go curriculum available and the only other one where I could easily fold the two boys together with this gap was Tapestry of Grace. However, we can't afford TOG, so we're going with MFW for now. I'm praying it fits! :)

I totally get this! If it's any consolation though... when I taught 8th grade English, students would even do this in the classroom. It's just sheer laziness. :glare:

We eat at a real table. On the weekends, dh and I may sit on the couch to browse on our laptops while eating a bowl of cereal, but it doesn't occur very often.

I think it could be valuable for a library because it does't just deal with the author's faith, but also with the state of homelessness in America. It reads like a novel, making it read faster than some non-fiction. The author doesn't shove his Christianity down the reader's throat, so I think it could also resonate with those who are seeking because it's really about his journey of self and where he is with his belief system. The simplicity of the writing makes it accessible to a variety of readers as well - it's not like reading a classic or non-fiction that may be heavy with technical terms which would only appeal to certain readers. HTH! :)

Just tried, and I'm getting the message that the page cannot be displayed. Wonder what happened?

Last week I read 2 books that I really enjoyed. I completed Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. I chose it from recommendations here, and once again, this board has not failed me! I loved the story, and I feel as if I learned a great deal about what it means to be female in China. I know not all of China follows the filial hierarchy anymore, but there are villages that still do. The lonliness and yearning the 2 main characters felt was often tangible, and I really connected with their dynamics. I definitely recommend it. The second book was Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America by Michael Yankoski. Although a little simplistic in his writing style and dialogue, the premise of the book, the author leaving a life of luxury for living on the streets to determine if his faith in Christianity is viable, opened himself (and the reader) to many questions as to how we are viewing "the least of these" as Jesus commands. It made me rethink how I am helping those in need within my city. I like books that challenge who I am as a Christian, and this book did that. I began Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore last night. I'm about 4 chapters in, and I am enjoying it. I love when books switch between narrators as this one is written. I should have it done fairly quickly despite it being a busy week. Here's my list so far... Radical by David Platt Made to Crave by Lysa Terkhurst The Eve Tree by Rachel Devenish Ford Breaking TWIG by Deborah Epperson Chasing Rainbows by Kathleen Long Clockwise by Elle Strauss Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach by Vincent Monastra Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey They Almost Always Come Home by Cynthia Ruchti Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America by Michael Yankoski

Thank you for such authenticity and transparency during such a rough time for you. Your words are a blessing. I will be praying for you as you continue this fight. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Thank you for sharing this!

:iagree: This is the bigger issue for me since it's not affecting just a few, but rather a large group of members, and the church leaders are not listening to the body that is sustaining them. For dh and I that is a huge concern. However, I would first give the new format a try for a month or so IF I had been consistently fed by the teachings prior to this. Worship music is crucial to me as part of the entire experience, so I completely understand where your concerns are originating, and this transition would be difficult for me. I would give it a chance though because God has bigger plans, that the church body may not be aware of. I'm sorry you are experiencing this.

I have some to add! I'm giving away 30 lbs. free! I'd be glad to go in with your for shipping ;):lol:

:iagree: We would come!

Actually, the whole house looks pretty nice to me! I showed it to dh and told him that we should move to FL so we can have a house with a lanai. :D

Negin, thank you for posting all of your research. My dr. recommended that I get a mammogram about 9 months ago at my yearly check-up. The form is still hanging on my fridge because I am so torn as to whether or not I need to get one done (I am 38). I'm trying to research it from all sides, so your information is very helpful.

Getting over plateaus can be so difficult, so your excitement is not silly at all! Congratulations! :hurray:

praying!

Thank you for the update, Jean! Continued prayers for you to heal, for your BP to come back to normal, and for answers from the blood tests. :grouphug:

I've been praying for this area and others who have been hit by these tornadoes since reports started coming in. :grouphug:

I am so incredibly sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking for you and her family. Lifting you all up in prayer. :grouphug:

Praying for you Jean! May feel better, openly tell the doctor what is going on, and my your doctor treat you properly. Please listen to RC... it sounds like she knows what she's talking about & minimizing things isn't good when you need medical attention. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: