thank you so much!

Quite some time ago, I saw reference to a book for teaching parents how to run book clubs for kids. What questions to ask...how to choose books etc. Does anyone recall that book and can provide a link? I thought I had it in my Amazon wish list but I don't see it. Thanks! Capt_Uhura

Have you tried using an abacus from Rightstart? It really helps the kids to see the math facts. The RS abacus is different from others. It has 5 blue beads and 5 yellow beads on a rung. So 6+7 can be quickly seen as 5+5+3. You can get the RS card games books which is a great supplement for any program.

Waving wildly to Melinda in VT!!!!!!!!

I'm afterschooling DS7.5 and AS/HS DS4.5 (he's in preK a few hours per week). I started afterschooling b/c of DS7.5s insatiable thirst for knowledge. Before he went to K it was mostly science. Then when he started K and thought math was boring b/c all they did was count to 20, I started researching math curricula ... and an afterschooler was born. He is now in 2nd grade. PS still remains a challenge as DS's interest (science, history) are not the focus of PS. However, trying to find time and energy (both his and mine - I now have a 12month old) makes it difficult. But 've heard so many bad things about Everyday Math, that I do my best to get some math done at home. I use RightStart Math and love it. I also supplement w/ SM CWP. I'm glad there will be a forum for us to share ideas! Capt_Uhura