Thank you everyone! I am headed to a homeschool convention tomorrow and found there will be a RightStart presentation so I will definitely be attending that!

We will be starting Classical Conversations Foundations with our 5 yr old b/g twins in the fall. I also plan to supplement with Sonlight's Core A program. The only thing left to decide on is Math. I've been looking at a lot of programs and Saxon and Math U See stand out to me. My DD is very bright and catches on quick to math concepts. She figured out adding on her own! My DS is also bright but has sensory and communication delays. I'm honestly not sure of his math skills. I do know that he has a very good memory, is very visual, and thrives on routine. I'm wondering if I should get both programs; try out Math U See first and if it is too slow for DD (or both), add Saxon or switch completely? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

His issues sound similar to my DS (he is 4.5). He doesn't hit a lot but can get aggressive when he is angry and doesn't get his way. He will grab me, hit or kick at me, and will grab and bear hug his siblings when he is mad at them. He has sensory processing disorder and is on the autism spectrum (diagnosed PDD-NOS, ver high functioning). I have found that getting angry, time-outs, and the like only fuel his anger and make it worse. Punishment doesn't seem to help. What usually works is a calm voice and and explanation fo why what he is doing is wrong. Also, sometimes he is just in sensory overlaod and needs me to hug him and hush at him to calm him down. This may be what your little one needs. He is probably only doing this behavior as an attention seeking strategy. For kids like him and his history, an attention (even bad) is better than none. And he is so young that he doesn't know that he doesn't need to do that w/you. So, my advice would be to give him love when he does this stuff. I know, it sounds counter intuitive or counterproductive but children of neglect only want love and acting out is their way of trying to get it. You won't be letting things go or sending a message that aggressive behavior is ok. He will probably come to realize very soon that he doesn't need to do that anymore because you love him and his behavior will improve. I hope this all makes sense. I can just relate to what you're going through and it is hard to deal with calmly. But it usually is the best approach.

That's a great idea! The IG won't cost me that much to buy on it's own and I think most of the books are the same. Thanks!!:thumbup:

Thank you everyone! After researching the Sonlight programs and knowing how much a new set costs, the $50 I'll spend on a pretty much complete set seems well worth it (I think there are only a few books missing but the seller has substituted books and also added additional books that are in the new version). I liked the idea of the additional hands-on activity ideas of the new set. But is it worth an extra $300 - uh, no. I think I can think of some or find them online - or here!:001_smile: I'm also hoping I like the Sonlight because it seems like something easy to stick with over the years.

They are actually exactly 4.5 yrs old. DD could handle it but DS would need more help. I'm also looking at the P 3/4 set too for my little ones and for DS to start with. I just want to make sure this Sonlight 2005 set I'm looking to buy is worth getting...as long as there are no major fundamental educational differences or major differences in the teacher materials vs. the current one. I don't have the time to plan my own from all the free resources out there so I am hoping to buy something that does a lot of the planning work for me. I can save a lot if $$ if this set is good.

I am a new homeschooling mom of 4 yr old twins and 2 yr old twins. I've been looking at the Sonlight preK curricula. I have an opportunity to buy a P 4/5 set at a fantastic price but it is from 2005. Is there any fundamental or drastic differences in the current version vs. this older version? Thanks!