I know this is an old post, but I have to give my latest experience. My dd, who is in preK (but doing some K work) was asked where she is going to school. Her response - "at the kitchen table! But sometimes we go to school on the couch." Priceless! :)

Thanks bunches. I don't want to overwhelm her - and definitely don't want to confuse her! Or me! :)

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I had decided to go with Rod & Staff math for my dd because of the thoroughness of the program. Lately I have been introduced to MEP, and am wondering if they would be cohesive together? Would MEP be a good supplement to R&S? Something a little more colorful and lively? Or would they compete with each other too much? Thanks for your input!

How can you get on the list to get flyers/catalogs? And where do I go to order with the sale? Online? Over the phone? Thanks for your help!

I didn't know about these either. Would they help me as the parent, when I go to use SOTW with my dc?

So, it's not really a negative reflection on Rod & Staff ... but just that there's something better out there. Right? Thanks for answering seemingly simple questions. Sometimes I overthink things and get myself into trouble! :)

Just curious ... if I'm planning on using R&S grammar from level 3 on up (as suggested in WTM), why wouldn't I start with level 1 and go all the way? Is there a reason? Has anyone used the whole program and skipped First Language Lessons? Thanks!

I was wondering if you could take 2 years to do SOTW 4. It seems like such an important time period - both in world history and American history. I would think we could take 2 years easily, couldn't we? If so ... do you think only going through the history cycle 2 times during school would mess the kids up much? I love the idea of going through 3 times, but it just seems like so much information!

Thanks so much for all of your help. I still have so much to learn! :)

I'm trying to plan out my kids' curriculum plan over the next few years (yes, I know they'll probably change ... but indulge me anyway! :) ). I had always planned on following TWTM suggestion of SOTW, but have been told by good friends (who I respect their methods) that MOH is an excellent history program. Do they correlate in regards to cycle? Scope? Intensity? History is NOT my strong suit, so I'm looking forward to learning along with my kids. Also, what age would you suggest starting these programs? I will be finishing up preK and starting K soon - is that too young? Or should I wait until 1st? Thanks so much for your advice ... this board is invaluable to me! And my family!

Does anyone know how much tuition runs for the Foundations program? We've just been introduced to CC ... and I'm going to an open house on Monday for my 4 yo. I'm intrigued by it, but didn't see anything on the CC website about tuition. Is it worth it for a younger one?

There's more ... maybe not on the boards here, but I know of a couple more for sure!

Yep ... Bartlett area here!!! Just really getting started, but looking forward to the journey!!!! :)

Me too ... me too ... count me in for wanting a list! This is GREAT that you are doing this. Thanks!

I guess I should have added that I was TONS of pictures and will end up with SEVERAL (meaning LOTS) of albums by the time I get everything finished. I don't know if this makes a difference - but I do need albums that hold a lot of pages. I would like to try to do an album for every calendar year.

Thank you all for your opinions ... I'm still not sure what I'm going to go with. Hobby Lobby has their albums 50% off starting tomorrow, so I would like to get one this week. Hopefully I can decide by then! I guess it's not the end of the world if I make a decision that's ends up being different than what I stick with. I just prefer to go down the 'right' path from the beginning!!!

I'm just starting scrapbooking and don't actually have an album for the 12x12 pages I have finished. One of my friends swears by strap hinge (she says they lay flatter) but in the stores there seems to be an abundance of postbound, which suggests they are more popular. Which should I chose? What are the advantages/disadvantages of both? Thanks for the help!!!!

Anyone ever used this program? I saw the program geared for 4-6 year olds in a local store, and was wondering if it was worth trying. Any experience with it - good or bad?

I agree with previous poster. Keyboard should come first if possible. The ability to read music - on both clefs simultaneously - enhances all music down the road. They will learn music as a language ... it is great to do this early! (I am classically trained since 5 ... it was the BEST thing for me!) As far as dance/gymnastics, my sister who has two girls your age, has had them involved in both. When I posed this same question to her for my daughter, she without hesitation said she would pick gymnastics over ballet. The athletic abilities her girls have learned have been invaluable - again providing a great basis for other sports/dance/etc in the future. Of course, if they hate either of these, then it's not a good idea! But if they're willing ... Good luck on your decision ... I have had to make some of those lately myself for my dd ... it's not easy. You want to do the right thing for your little ones!

We're so sorry ... will be praying for the family.

By far the favorite right now is Berenstain Bears!!!! We love that show around here. The closer runners- up are Dora, Diego, and Cinderella (on DVD).

I love these ideas ... I need to add the Days of the Week song to my dd's day!!!

Great point. I have never completely thought of it this way - and I like it. Thanks for a great perspective!

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