Legoman is almost 9yo and we are starting to question our math sequencing. So far he has completed: --SM 1-5 --CWP 1-4 (working through 5 and 6 now as we just do a few problems a day) --BA through 5A --Jousting Armadillos (not a challenge but he really enjoys the style) Not knowing what to do next (and being slightly overwhelmed with life), we started him on Coconuts and Crocodiles two weeks ago and it's going well. Nothing too challenging, just moving through it. I was assuming we'd move on to the last book in the series next but I'm seeing a lot of comments about the program not being thorough. He's asking to work through LoF Statistics next. Oh Fred...(his favorite, not mine). Thoughts on what to do next? Or better yet, what the sequence should look like going forward? I'll admit I'm nervous about AOPS. He's incredibly good at math but his perseverance and ability to struggle and puzzle through is a bit limited. Do we dive into AOPS pre-algebra or do we go for algebra or another book in the series?

What else would I do with a child who taught himself to read at 3 and works through an algebra book for fun at 7? <sigh> I am eternally grateful for TWTM that let us see we could do this. Particularly as it has become clear we don't have other options. I do wish I could put him in Montessori for a few years so I could get through this particularly challenging phase of my job but it is what it is.

Fingers crossed they do one next year. That might work really well for LegoMan.

Thanks everyone. It's really just that he's become interested in Econ after reading Fred and I need to find something more appropriate (at least minus the crazy). I think the DK book should work.

Does anyone know if you can submit a college degree instead of a high school diploma? We happen to know where are college diplomas are. We'd have to request DH's diploma and I'm sure it would take awhile. I was (very, very poorly) homeschooled so I don't have HS diploma but I have two master's degrees.

Let's just say Stan's version of economics (LoF) doesn't conform well with our values. Alternatives for a good economics book? Something without a strong conservative or libertarian bent? Upper elementary or middle school reading level. My HUGE Fred fan needs a more appropriate text.

There is a chance we might be headed to either Raleigh/Durham or Wilmington NC. I looked up the HS laws and they appear to be pretty low reg. Am I reading that right? How are the HS resources in those area? I have one STEM kid and one who's more artsy. Also, any feedback on the Montessori school's in the area as we may pursue different options for each child?

I'm in the process of transferring the primary responsibility for HS to my partner so he was just asking me this the other day (or more like "Why on earth are you using multiple math programs? Can't we just use one?") We have an accelerated "mathy" kid who loves math so we use several programs, because 1) he gets bored and does better if we switch around often and 2) each with it's own focus. Currently: Life of Fred: Having a highly accelerated, yet very young child has some serious issues like the constant need to present new concepts (driven completely by him) but in a manner which corresponds with the parts of him that are still quite young. Thanks to the sheer silliness, Fred works for this (he considers Fred to be a friend and literally sleeps with his Fred books). We continue to work through increasingly difficult books simply to provide new concepts to sink his teeth into, knowing full well these topics will be revisited in more depth and a more rigorous fashion at a later date. Beast Academy: We use the Beasts for the puzzling challenge. For diving in deep into already understood concepts and learning to view them from an entirely different perspective. Challenging Word Problems: Word problems are still a bit of a struggle and lag behind arithmetic and mental math skills so we are slowly plodding through every problem. We just do a few a day. Right now we simply let him pick what he works on each day. That works for us at this time. The only thing I "force" is to make sure we make progress (even just a little bit) through CWP most weeks.

Same here. $15 a month gets me one audiobook plus discounts if I need more than one that month. I also got History of the World audiobooks on there. Totally worth it for me even just for self ed.

Long shot I know! I'd love to add RS-G to our rotation. Anyone ever see a sale or good coupon code float around? Best I can tell my options are to buy it from RR and get free shipping or buy it through HSBC and get free shipping plus 750 points.

Love it!

Yes, just move to the next book. This is the beauty of homeschooling. You can meet your child where they are at for each subject.

Following. LegoMan is getting a set for Xmas.

Fingers crossed and congratulations!

History Odyssey?

Things are much more smooth here if we school seven days a week. We need to get back to that.

ArtsyGirl is a lefty. We use NAC.

I need to buy myself a few weeks right now. I need a really fun math app or website (paid is fine). He's already beaten Dragon Box (12+) and Elements. I need him getting daily math practice on his own for just a bit. Ideas?

Interesting! I love historical context stuff :) My nursing friends keep mentioning that despite the shortage, they're being told it's about to become very very difficult if not impossible to get hired as a new grad by a major hospital system without a BSN. I didn't realize there was such a lengthy history behind that.

I work with copywriters and it's one space. No controversy. No one will ever object to one space at this point but it stinks to have to retrain yourself from two spaces when professional settings (work, academics, etc.) will insist on one. ETA: Probably the better way to look at this is whether any professional grade style manual allows for 2 spaces because style manuals are generally how employers or academic settings determine the standard to which they hold everyone. For example, my staff need to work off the Chicago Manual of Style. There are always going to be quirks between styles but at least some of them can be avoided up front.

There is a major shift in the civilian sector too right now that employers are starting to require BSN as well. It's not an instantaneous change but I'd imagine anyone who hasn't even started a program yet will be required to have BSN for most decent jobs. Short story: plan for a BSN regardless.

At the moment, 7. I'd prefer to wait but motor skills don't seem to be developing at the same rate as academic skills so typing is how we are going to keep moving forward.

ELTL. I used level 3 last year with my oldest and am planning level one with my middle child as soon as she gets to a point where a short copy work sentence is appropriate.

Keep in mind too that it's not competitive everywhere. A dear friend is moving to live with us do she can go to nursing school out here where it's much easier to get in. It's a great school but we have a low population so there's simply less people applying.

It seems odd to be done with your broader education though by 12. Particularly when most children aren't capable of the full reasoning ability that is useful in the higher grades. Specialization is fun but it doesn't generally make for very well rounded people.