While standing in line for the teller, my son had been playing with the rope separating the lines and wandered behind me to the end of the line next to me which had about 3 people in it. At the end of the line was a very tall, long-haired guy dressed in a leather vest, jeans and a t-shirt (very stereotypical bike look). My son stands staring for a minute and then very loudly announces, "Mom, that man has a poopy diaper! We need the diaper bag!" The guy thought it was hilarious and told my son he didn't need a diaper he had just passed wind (not the word he used). I wanted to crawl into a hole but everyone else in the lobby seemed to get a huge giggle out of it.

school was soo easy and not having to work at it. That's a part of the reason we are making a change. His gifted teacher (in a very small rural school) was frustrated that she couldn't keep him challenged. The only reason I've leaned toward placement testing is that I'd like to know where the gaps are. I was inclined to do a box curriculum just so it would give me a "jumping off" point. I know his phonics (in my estimation) have a few gaps but according to their tests he was reading at an 11th grade level. I guess I feel like we'll spend some time catching up in some things. I don't know how else to figure out where to start.

My undergraduate work was done as Vocal Performance major on full vocal scholarship. I took lessons beginning at age 12 and began vocal competition at 13. I'm not sure that wasn't a year too early for training. Proper breathing, ear training and some basic theatrical skills were things that I would have greatly benefited from at an early age. Piano is a great suggestion! I understand her desire to sing but much damage and a great many bad habits can develop at this age. If she is really serious, a strong foundation in music theory and listening to a broad variety of music to understand stylings is helpful. If you really want to pursue training, I would be extremely picky about her teacher's qualifications and track record. Just my 2cents!!:thumbup:

I was planning on putting ds into one of two private schools (until 2 weeks ago). One is an hour from home but near my office and the other is near home but an hour from my office. My travel schedule will be changing. It's my office and I have an extra open office that is equipped and is somewhere my son could actually have his "own" space. So I guess I'll be office schooling. My schedule is totally flexible but I'm freaked. I am a single parent. Public school is sooo not an option anymore. So I've jumped into the deep end and read everything I can get my hands on (except in some cases that has amounted to more skimming than reading). I've looked at box curriculum and am leaning in that direction. I will have some limits on time. I have looked at Abeka, BJU, Calvert, Veritas and K12. I am leaning toward the Minimus (Latin)/William Linney--Getting Started with Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age and the Famous Men of Rome and Greece from Memoria Press. I have not settled on a logic piece yet. I'm pretty open. If I had to choose at this moment, I'd probably opt for the BJU option simply because it seems somewhat complete although I'm not sold on that either. I don't mind breaking it up. Some things I've read indicate there is potentially a "transition" period the first year of homeschooling (especially since we're pulling out of public school so late). Public school kept trying to force me to advance ds a year because he was ahead (he was in gifted). I never felt he was ready emotionally. I have tried to pull back in terms of curriculum somewhat to facilitate any transitional issues. I do intend to have him tested for placement. I know that there are gaps in his knowledge in certain areas. So. . .I am looking for advice on what has/has not worked for a 6th grade (11yo) boy. I am trying to settle on curriculum and still not totally happy with what I'm leaning toward. Please help. Any input is GREATLY :lol:appreciated at this point.

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Can anyone suggest their "ideal" curriculum for a 6th grade boy? I've read so much I'm on overload at this point. :willy_nilly: I'm looking for input from someone who has actually used the proposed curriculum. Thanks!!!