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  1. My dd is 6 right now and we just added AAS a few weeks ago and we have seen huge improvements in her reading ability since we started. So I think it really depends on what type of reading program you are reading and what type of spelling program you plan to use in the future. If you plan on using AAS in the future I would say you could go ahead and start that, but otherwise I think it would be fine to hold off for the year:)
  2. I have an 8 yr old son and I think we would be in the same boat as you if we tried something like MM. I think maybe something more traditional might work better for you and your ds. We use McRuffy and he does very well with that and really enjoys math. Similar programs would also be CLE or maybe even Saxon. I have thought about supplementing something like Singapore but I'm just not sure it would work for my son- I think it would confuse him! For now we will just stick with what is working! Hope that helps- I know it can be so frustrating when things just aren't working like you want them to:)
  3. We use McRuffy, which is similar to Saxon and we love it! They are supposed to be coming out with grade 5 this summer:)
  4. If you want something that is just a reader with follow-up questions, Rod &Staff has that (Bible stories), as does Pathway readers (character building stories), and so does CLE. I don't have experience with any of these yet but if that is what you are looking for they might be worth looking into!
  5. Here are the manipulatives we use on a regular basis: centimeter cubes, base ten rods, animal counters, geoboard, pattern blocks, tangram set, clock dial, fraction piece set, pentomino set, and dice.
  6. I would say my son does about 2 hours of work where I need to be involved with his schooling, then after lunch he does his independent work for about an hour.
  7. We are using McRuffy Color grades 1 and 3- and loving it!
  8. My son, who has always loved math, was getting frustrated with it lately because of the multiplication issue. We are using McRuffy, which I love and would highly recommend, but he needed some extra help with the multiplication and division. He is a perfectionist and gets very upset when he gets anything wrong! We love music in our house so I set the multiples of different numbers to songs- for instance, "twinkle, twinkle, little star" became "7,14,21". Now he is doing much better at his facts and doesn't get so frustrated! Have you looked into McRuffy at all? They, like Saxon, have a spiral approach and include manipulatives and games. They also have the timed tests, but until he has really mastered his facts I just have him do them without timing it so that he doesn't get frustrated! This seems like a hard age for math because they are learning so many things and it seems like if they fall back on one things it sets everything else off too! Best of luck finding a good math program that works!
  9. Our package of ECC is in the mail as we speak! It is the 2nd edition so I will check it and let you know once I receive it :) Erin
  10. My kids have really enjoyed My Father's Dragon, Farmer Boy, and all 3 books in the Indian in the Cupboard series!
  11. Thanks so much for the recommendations! I keep hearing about Zaner- Bloser. I will have to look into it! And check the web for freebies too:)
  12. I need some type of handwriting program that is good to brush up on handwriting already learned this year. My son just completed Cheerful Cursive and my daughter Happy Handwriting, but I want some sort of workbook or copywork that will help them keep up with good handwriting. I find if I let them do too much free writing without handwriting instruction that their handwriting gets sloppy. Any suggestions?
  13. I am having the same question for next year so I'll have to watch the responses :) My plan was to do AAS and use Pathway readers along with climbing to good english for grade 1. Unfortunately I won't know for sure if it works until we try it! I do know that AAS does have a huge phonics base since we have completed level 1 and will be doing level 2 next year. I was going to supplement with the others to get vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and reading practice.
  14. One thing I did with my son who was having trouble remembering his multiplication and division facts was to set the multiples to some well known songs. For instance," twinkle twinkle little star" became" 7, 14, 21". This helps him with both multiplication and division. I know it's not really a game, but my kids love singing so they have really enjoyed this- even the 3 year old is learning the songs!
  15. I am going to try Pathway Readers next year for my 8 year old. I feel that without them he is missing the comprehension and application aspects of reading.
  16. I agree with starting when the children know their letters. AAS really walks them through everything they need to know, which is why older children who know their letter sounds seems to fly through the first few levels. I've been debating on starting my 3 year old next year (when he will be 4) in level 1 and I think he could handle it without problems.
  17. Rod &Staff has a nice art book that is reasonably prices and my kids really enjoy. It is called Art with a Purpose and I think is sells for around $8 with all of the paper materials included.
  18. My son is just finishing up his last book of McRuffy math and I am wondering what math program would be similar to it. I assumed we would switch to Saxon but just wanted to get some other input and recommendations. Thanks!
  19. I am debating on trying to use phonetic zoo for my 8 yr old son next year. We love AAS, but I would like something that isn't so teacher intensive. I love the phonogram base in AAS and I am not sure if this is the same in phonetic zoo. Plus I get tired of putting all of the letter tiles back when my 3 and 1 year olds find the board:) Anyone had any experience with phonetic zoo after using AAS? Thanks!
  20. I know it isn't a well known math curriculum but we use Scruffy and it has worked well for two children with very different learning styles. It has a great combination of workbook, manipulatives, math games, and drill work. It is very teacher friendly - just open and go! Best of luck!
  21. We have used all about spelling with great success! Not only do the students learn how to spell, but they are also working on reading at the same time. I really don't think any other program compares!
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