Thank you for your answer! Thanks for the link to the apps thread, I will be reading that one too.

From what I have read, yes. I am not interested in a cell phone, we barely use ours, that's why I am looking at the iTouch.

I have been looking at the iPod Touch and wondering what other hs families think about it? If you have one, do you find yourself using it as a resource for hs? I noticed in the past apps that might be helpful, like a bird field guide for example... Thoughts/opinions would be much appreciated. Good or bad! Thanks

I agree that hate is a strong word...but having said that, we really really didn't like Saxon Math. We stuck with it for 2 years and it was pretty close to torture. :smash: I also agree with writing strands, both my dd and ds were bored with that one.

We have Write Source 2000: A Guide to Writing, Thinking, and Learning and so far it has worked really well with my 12 yr dd (who is a reluctant writer). I particularly like this squidoo page: Teaching Writing without a Writing Curriculum Hope this helps!

I have this book and only used it as a reference so far. Next year I am planning on using it more, since I don't think I will be buying a full history curriculum and we will be doing our own World Geography. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

We do all our subjects on our own, meeting with a couple of different groups for social activities and field trips.

this is very encouraging for me to read!

I really didn't know what to expect, but the first week went really well for all 3 kids. We did a little bit of math, art, and lots of reading at home...still trying to figure out what schedule will work well, either before or after school. While the days are still nice outside, I prefer that they go and play after school. Winter will come fast enough lol! My only complaint so far is the amount of paperwork and forms that comes back home with them for me! Alex in Canada

I am new to this board and to afterschooling. We homeschooled full-time for the past 4 years. This monday, our 3 kids will be starting public school (dd in grade 5/6, ds grade 4, dd in JK). They were all extremely curious about it, and after visiting the school, we all decided that they should give it a try. I am quite nervous about it of course, hoping that it is a smooth transition. I also want to keep on being a part of their education, so if anyone has advice on how to fit it all together, that would be very helpful. Thank you, Alex in Canada.