I was just about to edit my post ask how often Latin should be covered. Thank you for clearing that up. I like the sound of looping the electives. I’ve really wanted to incorporate Dad into school but, with him working out of state two weeks on and two weeks off it seemed impossible to include him consistently. This schedule would solve that perfectly! Thank you for your thoughts.

I’m not really sure. I’ve just started researching curriculum so no idea of how many lessons to incorporate. I just know that from what I’ve seen 6th grade seems to be a good point to start Logic.

I have all of our curriculum figured out but I’m trying to decide how to schedule out every subject throughout the week. My ds is in 6th grade and we school five days a week, year-round. Here are our subjects: Math LA- Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocab, Literature History Science Geography Spanish Logic Latin Typing Fine Arts I know that we’ll do Math, Writing, and Literature every day, but I'm having trouble with how much of the other subjects to cover over the week. I’d like to block schedule History and Science with History on MWF and Science T/Th. Can anyone help me out with the rest? Thanks!

I'm looking for a Science program/curriculum for my third grader who is very hands on and enjoys experiments. I work from home, though, so it's not always feasible for me to be very hands on when it comes to every subject. It would be amazing to find a program that could work with our needs and also have any needed materials included. Does such a program exist?

"Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" is a great documentary. It may still be streaming on Netflix.

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Thanks so much, Angie. That helps me understand it a lot better If you don't mind me asking, what is it about Omnibus that you don't like? Thanks again!

Geez! I'm in TX and our summers start in May and don't end until mid-end of October. So, that's about half of the year spent in flip-flops or sandals.

I've tried the nail wraps before. I did a French manicure style and it lasted 2 weeks! They were a pain in the booty to apply but looked great once on. I bought the Sally Hansen ones.

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Yikes, Amy! And hugs to everyone who had a crappy Mother's Day. :( It's a little late but...... Done: - Water the garden - Breakfast - Unload/load dishwasher - Start a load of laundry - Tidy up the master bath - Scoop the litter box (blech) - Lunch To Do: - Clean the living room - Finish school (Ds is having an attitude today, so he was sent to his room for a while) - Dinnner & Clean-up - Nightly walk I think that everything. ;)

I keep any art that isn't just scribbles. Ds isn't very artsy so there's not much. I also like to keep his writings, whether it's a story he made up or just a handwriting practice sheet. I think it's cute to look back on how his handwriting has improved and the silly stories he told.

I'm the same way. Maybe I need to buy better quality polish. Not to mention I suck at painting with my non dominant hand. It turns out about as good as when Ds does them for me. ;)

I hear ya. No professional pedis for me. I can't stand other people touching my feet. They are so ticklish, it literally sends me through the roof. LOL!

So sweet! Hope you feel better soon!

LOL! I thought about that when writing the title but figured I could explain myself in the description.

That insane!! It's hot and sticky here in SE Texas.

We celebrated yesterday since Dh had to work today. Dh brought home Chickfila for breakfast. Then he went to the grocery store and surprised me with my favorite flowers (daisies!). Then, he installed the new bamboo shades that have been sitting in the corner of the living room for almost 2 months. We had Cheesecake Factory (another favorite) for late lunch/dinner. And to top it all off, Dh folded 2 loads of laundry for me! It was awesome. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!

I just painted mine a pretty cherry red that my son got me for Mother's Day a few years ago. Just wondering what color (if any) everyone else paints theirs. :D

Is there any way that you and your mom could meet somewhere for lunch or just to talk? You should be allowed to have time with just her. Especially on Mother's Day. And I agree that you should tell her about the performances. Don't let your father's behavior ruin it for you and your mom. Hugs!

Dh and I met when we were both 17, moved in together after graduation, got engaged at 18, pregnant at 19 (Ds was born when I was 20) and married at 22. We just celebrated our 6th marriage anniversary last month but have been together for 10 years. I wouldn't change a thing. Neither of us have been to college but Dh makes good money, I get to be a SAHM, we have a house and very little debt (car loan). I feel truly blessed that we've been able to have this time together rather than meeting later in life.

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Yes, he is definitely just as you described. I'm not so much worried about finding the "right" curriculum for him as I am trying to find something that will work for him. Something that fits him. I think the VP self-paced courses might be good for him because he is very tech savvy. He loves video games, especially creative ones, like Minecraft. Also, I switched his math from MUS to an online course (A+ Tutorsoft) and he has been thriving. That alone gives me enough confidence to pursue some type of online approach. We still have one on one learning with our spelling, grammar, writing, etc. One thing I wanted to make sure was that I wasn't pawning him off on the computer all day. But for now, I think a few online courses will work. I'm still finishing up my research and am trying to not rush myself. I love the Christmas morning feeling of new school stuff, so it's been hard to not push that "purchase" button. LOL! Anyway, thank you for all of your suggestions and input.

Well, it could be worse.

I have scoured the VP threads and tried to wrap my brain around their website, but I still can't understand it completely. I requested a catalog so hopefully that will make things a little more clear. Can anyone explain all they offer? I know they have live classes, self-paced classes and curriculum that I can use to teach with. I guess I'm a little unsure of what benefits of each program is. Like, why would choose their Diploma Program or their Scholars Academy program? I hope this wasn't too confusing. Thanks!