Thanks!

Hi:) We know the alphabet and can sign our name. Thats about it! Would love to add in a child's learning program for American Sign language. Any ideas? Thanks. BR

Jennifer, thanks for that. I may just do that. Horizon is really working out. Maybe since it is, I will continue. Then figure out what 4th grade math brings. Thanks for the post. Sheila, how would I gauge Ineed phonic work - oh wait - I mean he needs phonic work? Any thoughts on that? I am going to look over WWE over the winter break. :) Thanks!

Thanks Julie. PS: I have a Luke also.

Thanks everyone:) I wouldn't say fluent but getting there. He is picking 4th grade books thus far. Skylark, thanks:) I feel like the book really set me up - plus this web site. And I agree, what may work this year may not work next. Appreciate the feedback. PS: I was just curious about the summer. A very nice HS mom explained HS is a way of life so yes, most people "teach" their child in the summer. What is your thoughts on summer time?

Excellant:) Question..silly maybe..when you write down his narrations, do you write so he can re-read it or do you handwrite it? How does that go? I am wondering if I would do better at typing it out.

Sheila, would we start at the WWE level 1? I am wondering if the levels are relfecting grades? thanks again!

We are doing the SOFW and loving it. We started at the ancients and I just order the 2nd one. I do have use the activity book to help me, help him. Its just if I ask him without the book, I am not sure I am getting enough narration. Hoping in due time. :)

Hello and thanks for posting! DS is a decent reader. Was a bit worried but last year he turned the corner. I am a big reader so hoping that is a big influence. Elaurie, thanks. Let me click on that and see. And appreciate the tips. Sheila, thank you. So I will look at the WWE. In regards to Writing Strands, is it something I should consider for 3rd as a supplement to our outline or does it replace something? One of my sons weak spots is the writing backwards, no spacing, and run on sentences. I am hoping this WTM program is going to give him a leg up with this little weak spot of concern. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Hello everyone. Glad to be here. This site is a God send. So thanks. New to hs. Son is grade 2 and we are new at this. I rent the WTM book and try and copy some pages so I have a guideline. Here is what I am doing thus far: Math: Horizons. Its working fine but will be looking into Singapore for 3rd Science: Basic earth and astronomy twice a week. Lots of experiments. History: SOFW - Having a blast with this. Cursive: Handwriting without tears. DS writes backwards often so this is very rewarding for him as he does not write backwards in cursive. Language Arts: Spelling workbook B. Will move on to C eventually. Going well. Also we use "First Language" and thats been good fun! Love the poems. Art: Classes at library Music Appreciation: Next spring - my own program Bible Study: My own program. PE: Organized sports, lots of one on one time with hubby playing outdoors My question...how does this look? I really just copied the book however now I printed something off the website that is mentioning "Writing Strand". Is WS something I should be doing in addition? Also..hmm..the narration. Not really getting much out of asking him. A bit but I am thinking through time this skill will get better. Our next adventure is trying to see if "lapbooks" are going to be up our alley or not. I just want to say how much I love the WTM book. At first it was intimidating but now I think I get it:) Thanks.. BR:001_smile: