:iagree: The above method works best here too - finding activities that DS can struggle with and things in which there isn't always one "right" answer, i.e., drawing. Also, pointing out mistakes that I make in his presence, reinforcing that EVERYONE is imperfect. Finally, we got a lot of good ideas out of a book entitled "What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough - The Real Deal on Perfectionism", by Greenspon. It's aimed at kids (although we read through it together) and it was very eye-opening for my DS. HTH!

Here is a link to their website: http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/

Thank you for taking the time to share this. It's very helpful, as I'm sorting through where to go next with math and when.

Boscopup, would you mind sharing why you switched from Math Mammoth to Singapore after MM 4B? My son used MM 4A & B and is currently using MM 5A, but I'm trying to decide if I want to continue MM to the end (6A & B). Loving this discussion, BTW! Learning so much. Thanks!

If you're hesitant about buying the entire DVD set, you might consider buying one episode (~ 44 minutes) via Amazon Instant Video for about two bucks. You can watch that on your computer, or stream via Roku to your TV, etc., and see if you like it. Interestingly, I noticed the DVD set price has gone up slightly just since this morning.

Mostly just bumping for you. The original link wasn't working, but hopefully this one will: http://www.amazon.com/America-The-Story-Liev-Schreiber/dp/B003C27X44/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top This series is available on DVD from Netflix, in case you're a subscriber. At one time it was available through Netflix Streaming, but doesn't seem to be offered that way currently. My DS10 and I enjoyed watching it together. Hopefully others will chime in for you.

Here is a link to the IEW online course offerings. You can also sign up to be notified of future online courses. http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/online

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