We were at the library Friday and my 7.5 yr old and 6.5 yr old found an entire shelf of Graphic Classics books. We checked out The Odyssey Homer. What do you think of these books? Are they good for young readers and for us to read together? I found a link to the book we have. http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Graphic-Classics-Fiona-Macdonald/dp/0764142763/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1289708332&sr=8-10

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I was talking to another mom at co-op last week and she enrolled her 8yr old son in the young marines program. She said her son seem to really like it. If you have a child in the program can you give some feedback please. Thanks

Is there any other difference other than the narrator?

We love audio books. We are listening to The Chronicles of Narnia and SOTW 1. Waiting for SOTW 2 audio book to arrive. The boys just finish listening to Mrs. Piggle Wiggle last week.

I like being home more than being on the go. 7&6 yr old boys both have - 30 min piano practice 1xw/and hs p.e.(same day) -hs co-op classes 1xw I would like to add cub scouts but not sure if I really want to put in the time. It will fall on the day that we have piano and p.e. but in the evening.

Some very good friends of ours has two kids in the Kumon learning center for math and reading. There kids are in ps and they use it as a supplement. I have been thinking about the program for a year and I called today to get an appointment set up for an assesment for my 7yr old and 6yr old boys. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Kumon and if you can give me an honest opinion of the program. Thanks, Yolanda

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Thanks alot for your input. I think it's going to be between the orginal or the critter. They also have a sale going on with 20% off and free shipping.

I'm looking to get a backpack for my 7.5yr old and 6.5 yr old boys. They are both tall for their age. Which backpack would you recommend. This will be our first time buying backpacks. We are starting co-op next week and I almost forgot they needed one! http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506219?nav=fn-ln Thanks

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Not only is your son very handsome but he is intelligent and confident! He did a great job. My 7 yr old and 6 yr old boys are working on WWE 1. I hope they will continue to do a good job as well. I see he is a lefty. So is my youngest. Enjoy

Also make sure you continue reading good quality literature to him. Hope this helps some. I'm new at this myself!

I have 7yr old that I'm working with as well. From all the advice I got and from attending the Susan Wise workshop I would suggest you drop the writing portion especially since you already have a curriculum for Language Arts. I was also told to continue with the easy readers to help build confidence along with the readers they may be a little more challenging. Even if he only reads 1-2 pages a day. Make sure the lessons aren't to long maybe 15-20 min and work at it everyday. I'm sure you are doing a great job!

We started on Aug 2nd. So far so good. I also have a 2nd grader Bible-Vos Bible/devotion book for boys Math-Singapore 1A/Rainbow rock cd-rom Phonics-finishing Hop2 /ETC 3&4 Reading-He reads at least 2 books to me a day Handwriting-Copywork/thinking about ordering ZB 1 FLL 1(finishing up than moving to FLL 2) WWE 1(I really like the ease of this) SOTW 1(finishing up with brother than moving to SOTW 2 Science-living books from the library, dvd's, snap circuit, fun experiments, field-trips. Readalouds-I pick good classic books from SL, SCM, 1000 great books(reading Chronicles of Narnia right now) Composer study 1xw Art study 1xw Co-op classes 1xw starting in Sep on Friday's(Real Science 4 kids, Oddessey of the mind, and Drama) Piano lessons 1xw

My 7yr old and 6 yr old are playing the game sorry. All I hear is mom he is cheating! No mom he is cheating! I'm cleaning out my in box and renewing our library books online.

I think you have to set up a new account because they changed their website. Atleast that's what I had to do. If I were you I would just call and place your order. I tried to order a few days ago and some how my order was lost in the cyber world! But once I called I had no problems!!

Thanks ladies. I'm trying to really take it slow as every child is different. My 6 yr old reads very well. I also make sure I'm reading good classic books and living books to them everyday. I did buy sequential spelling but haven't started it yet. Do you think this is a good program to start with?

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My 7yr old 2nd grade science loving son is not very confident in reading and get's frustrated easy. I'm not sure what to do with him???? We are using HOP w/ ETC and it's a slow process. He likes to read easy books like Biscuit/ Bob books etc. If I give him a book like frog and Toad to try and move him along he becomes easily overwhelmed. Should I add a spelling curriculum or should I just stick with the phonics until he becomes fluent? Thanks for your help

Here is my good news. I got offered a part time job in the evenings cleaning to buildings right down the street from my house and the couple attend my church. they are paying me very good. I only work 3.5 hrs a day for 4days. Now I can work on paying off my student loan faster!!! Yeah

I think I'm going to order it ifor $9.99 and $6.49 for shipping. I just hope is in good condition like the seller says. The Leapfrog Globe look awesome but I don't want to pay $250.00 bucks for it!

Came across this globe for my 7 and 6 yr old sons. If you own one how do you like it? http://www.amazon.com/Drumwell-9878-GeoSafari-World-Talking/dp/B002RA9Z4S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1280346601&sr=8-3-catcorr

Thanks for all the replies. I think we will visit the bike shop up the street from my house first and go from there. I did want something that would hold up over the years but I didn't think it would cost me $500 plus for two bikes! Yikes. I'll let you know how things go.

If so what would you suggest for a 7yr old and a 6yr old boys? They ride their bikes just about everyday and they are interested in also doing trix. I was looking at the Mongoose bikes but wasn't sure. We are hoping to get something that will last a while.