I don't know where to start! We have so much stuff for school and I am convinced the stuff we have is necessary. We've got books, art supplies, science supplies, school supplies (folders, binders etc), games, manipulatives etc. I know part of the problem is the limited space. I do have a "school room" but I can't fit everything in here! Therefore, I have two hall closets and an armoir filled with games. OK- maybe I am overboard on the games, but they are games we use in our school or will use. How do I tone it down? How do you store things? Ideally I want to use clear plastic bins (which I also have several of) and label them. What about the books? I can't seem to part with the books- not curriculum because I do tend to sell those when I am done and don't have another child that will use it. But the fun books that we love to curl up on the couch and read, I can't part with them, but they are taking over the house. Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Slap on the wrist or lecture??:tongue_smilie:

I would like to find a Poetry curriculum for the middle school range. I am looking for something that covers popular poets, memorization and writing your own poetry.

5 yo ds: winners MFW Kindergarten - especially the butterfly project! Get Ready for the Code Math U See Primer no losers 13 yo ds winners Apologia Zoology 3 Teaching Textbooks 7 Several selections from Sonlight Core 5 Wordly Wise Keys to Good Language 5 losers 100 Gateway Cities (SL5) Tales from a Korean Grandmother Torches of Joy Remembering God's Awesome Acts (torture!) EHE Pages (SL5)

So far I bought Animals and Their Worlds for 5 yo ds and Quest for the Middle Ages for 13 yo ds, both from Winter Promise. They look great. Also, Sonlight Alternate 7 Language Arts is on the way. I love SL LA so I expect the same of this one too. Edited to add: I am also excited about the Composer study I ordered from www.homeschoolinthewoods.com It is a great lapbook project on the Composers from the Middle Ages to Modern Times.