I always freeze milk! I thaw mine in the sink with cold water (just like you would turkey, for example, changing the water every hour) and have no problems with it thawing. The bonus is that the milk lasts LONGER in the fridge if it had been frozen. Strange...but true. :001_smile:

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Oh goodness, you are not a failure! My 2nd grader is the same way, however, something that has worked here: 8:00 pm is bedtime, you may go to sleep OR you may read until 8:30 :D

About Three Workbooks Series and then Rod and Staff Preschool both can be found at http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com

Daily: Bible Math Reading/Literature English Spelling Piano Bi-weekly: Science History Latin

We use R&S English *and* penmanship in the lower grades. The penmanship has excellent copywork so that covers it for us.

If you'd be interested in an unused copy of Abeka K5 Cursive feel free to PM me. I sure wouldn't charge you $8 for shipping! lol ;)

I prefer to delay *formal* grammar until grade 3, focusing on phonics, fluent reading, and beginning spelling in grades 1 and 2. However, we are using FLL this year in 2nd grade. It is gentle, not what I consider *formal* grammar, and it is a great way for me to be sure we get our narration and memory work in. ;) We use 1 lesson per day, so we will finish the whole book in this year and can then move onto R&S English 3 in 3rd grade.

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Definitely level 5

My plan for my youngest is the About Three Series followed by Rod and Staff Complete Preschool and then right into Rod and Staff Grade 1 when ready. That would cover: math, phonics/reading, and handwriting. For art, my kids are constantly using their free time to do artsy/crafty stuff. :D

The above are the things I am using to teach outlining to my dd13 and ds12.

Bible, Phonics/Reading, Handwriting, Math, Science/Literature read alouds

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I would also highly encourage you, to encourage her to stop being frustrated with this. It is perfectly normal development. :001_smile: I am afraid that her frustration will actually cause serious issues with the little guy. KWIM?

CLEAR lip gloss at 12....wouldn't bother me. Make up, colored lip gloss etc...no way. :001_smile: Super pale pink or peach nail polish, ok.

Eh, my kids call it snot glue. :D I know what your talking about, but don't know the name.

:lurk5: Great answers ladies! :lol:

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I cannot compare the two programs for you as I've never used GwG, however, I wanted to commiserate with you a bit. I too wanted ALL of my kids using the SAME materials (on their own levels, of course), but I have finally let go and it is so much better. :lol: Between all the kids we use: Abeka math, Saxon math, Ace math, FLL 1 + 2, Rod and Staff English, Writing Tales, Writing With Ease, Classical Writing, RS4K, Apologia Elem Science....let go, friend! :001_smile:

We've used Latin's Not So Tough, Getting Started with Latin, and Latina Christiana. So far, we highly prefer LC out of my above mentioned.

I think this sounds quite normal for many young 5 yr olds. :001_smile: I would just gently keep reviewing and working and give it time...if the issues are still prevalent with no improvement in a little over a year from now, then testing might be beneficial just to 'check'. KWIM? My now 10 yr old dd, and 7 yr old ds both did just about every single one of those as young readers. ;)

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I like to use ETC Primers (A, B, and C), and then when finished with those begin OPG with lesson 27, coupled with ETC 1 and just keep going. We use 1 lesson per day in OPG (unless the child gets stuck...we do not move on) and 2-4 pages in ETC (depending on child). I know many use ETC alone as a complete phonics program and have had great success. I, however, feel that it is best used as a supplement to an intensive phonics primer. It is great for phonics re-inforcement, handwriting practice, and beginning spelling. :001_smile:

In regards of using it at a lower 'grade', here is a quote from SWB: which came from this thread: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4853&highlight=WWE HTH! :001_smile: