Thank you KaceeM. I'll look into it.

Hello! Is there an open and go Bible curriculum out there that has the following: 1. Kinesthetic (I'm aware of Konos) 2. Has memory scripture (but also explains the memory scripture) It can contain both aspects or just one. I may just stick with Konos. It's just so hard for me to implement. I think that's all I'm looking for. I may have to come back and edited. :) Thanks in advance! ETA: not looking for coloring pages

I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but have you heard of Ellen McHenry's The Elements or Carbon Chemistry? I was reading this post: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/138599-can-someone-compare-rso-chemistry-and-mchenrys-elements-for-me/ and the second to last post made me think of this thread.

Hello! Is it to your understanding that Lego more to math will explain set theory? We have math u see blocks (which we love) and some c-rods. How is this different than explaining math with these blocks? I'm branching off of this thread: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/536285-help-finding-a-deeper-math-curriculum-for-a-first-grader/#entry6075282. Which has this thread http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/534003-please-suggest-math-concepts-my-ds-might-enjoy/ in it that I got this idea from. My son (almost 6, loves math) seems to grasp math concepts pretty easily, but I'm not very good at explaining set theory/number theory, etc. I'm not too shabby at the application of math. I wouldn't mind introducing set theory at this age. Just wondering if this would be worth our money. Thanks for any info.

:) thanks. I thought there was another science curriculum out there. :)

Interesting. I'll check out the kits. Thanks for the info.Is science 4 kids the same as real science 4 kids by Dr. Keller?

My son loves math. He's almost 6 now. We do both mathematical reasoning and Singapore math. I think we didi this when he was almost 5 as well. We skip a lot in the mathematical reasoning book because some of it is repetitive. I've just started zacarro as well. I don't know anything about mcp math. Mcp math is a complete curriculum right? I think doing all 3 would be a bit much for a 5 year old. But if she's gung ho about doing math and likes the workbooks then go for it. Why don't you try picking one as a spine and add in whatever problems from the other books you think is necessary? Start off light and see how it goes.

Thanks for the info. Will have to keep this in mind for later years. It is a shame that people can write reviews without reading the book.

I'm interested in this thread. I was wondering if you have read any reviews on this book? Can you please post if you find anything else interesting? I clicked on the link and it looks like other books were pulled up from the RR site so that's a good start. :) Thanks.

Well this is good to know. Will have to keep it in mind in case mine breaks. :)

Thanks mombygrace. I've been looking for a laminator for a while just didn't know which one to get. and they are always so expensive. Just bought it. :)

You could probably find samples on the Peace Hill Press website to get a better idea.

This does change my perspective. I agree with others that grammar can wait. I do think handwriting should be included though. Good luck. I hope he beats the cancer.

Are there after Christmas sales as well for homeschool products?

I think every child is different. You have some who loves workbook type stuff and some who learn kinesthetically. I personally love phonics pathways. Here's my story and hopefully it'll save you some money. I was teaching him with PP using a game or two from the book. I didn't realize that that is why he liked learning. Somehow I stopped the train game and then he stopped reading words from the book. I decided to get All About Reading and combine the games from there with the lessons in PP. It worked. Got him back to reading words, but then he realized he was done sooner with his lessons if he just read the words. lol Anyhow, he just ended up reading words. By that time we were far enough into the book that I had him start reading to me using Progressive Phonics and other readers. I realize now that he likes colorful books. Anyhow, lesson learned to stick to the games from the original book. I'd forgotten that Phonics Pathways had a few games in it. Anyhow, PP is a solid very thorough program. I believe I heard from others that AAR takes a little longer for the kids to start reading. If your 5 year is wanting to do lessons, I would go with PP. Your 3 year can tag along easily. My second child has picked up a lot. HTH. I know AAR can be expensive. PP may be at your library. If not it's only $20. It also has a Reading Pathways to go along with it.

Thank you Maize. My dh just suggested powder shakers. I think that's what bakers use.

So what do you guys put flour, corn meal, and baking soda in? I went to the Container Store and bought small salt and pepper shakers, but they are coming out too slow. My kids just end up taking off the top. :P I guess the grain is too thick for the holes? Do I need bigger salt and pepper shakers? Anyone still reading this thread. lol Do I need to start a new topic. :)

Thank you Staceyshoe! I forgot about homeschoolshare.com. I will definitely look into that. The kids are currently mixing things right now. :) The color tablets go by fast. lol

One thing you can try is something more visually appealing. Like progressive phonics. It's free online. Just try one story at a time and see how she responds. I don't know about the beginner's level, but at the intermediate levels it's generally about 3 sentences long. She reads the words in red and you read the rest. Hth

Hey Farrar, Those games you mentioned are they for 6 year olds? Thanks.

Bumping..... I'm curious myself. :)

I agree with lionfamily1999. FLL 1. Can be done orally for about 5 to 10 mins. How about handwriting? There was no mention of that.

Legos. Put some random bricks with characters and off they go. :)

I agree with the previous posters. How about going to grandma's for a day? Or play with cousins? Unfortunately, for us we eat a lot of ramen noodles and hot dogs. Lol. I know i know not nutritious, but hey your busy right? I guess it's too late to say get some precut fruits. :p Can you spend the day at the zoo or at a children's museum? Pack some pb and jelly sandwiches and snacks. Then pick up some chinese food/pizza on the way home for dinner. :) Good luck. I know you'll miss him. But the good news is you'll be so busy that time will fly. :)

I would not put her in time out if you want her to enjoy learning how to read. Two things come to mind. 1. I think she's bored. If you know she can do cvc words, then I would move on. Try using a different tactic. Perhaps more game related. I bought aar just for ideas for games and it worked. Of course, mine was little over 5 at the time. 2. She's still young. I have my 4 year read 3 words a week from the whiteboard. She can read cvc and some cvcc words. If she wants to do a lesson, then we do. If not, then we don't. No hurry. She does love being read to and that's what is important to me. Hth