My mom is the same way. Not about homeschooling, but other stuff. I feel for you. and yes, she probably is lonely. We don't engage........ by not seeing her that often. Unfortunately, my kids won't have a close relationship with them, but it's better for our sanity. It's a generation gap and a culture gap in my case. Not good........... Good luck. I pray that the situation gets better and that she has a clear understanding of what a wonderful thing you are doing by educating your kids.

I started my 5 1/2 year old when he was 5. He understands it so far. We are on lesson 36. I don't know what level of reading one should be at. We are in the middle of phonics pathways. He seems to understand books like The Magic Tree House, My Father's Dragon, and The Little House in the Big Woods though. As for writing, I don't make him do any in FLL since we are doing WWE. But I would think as long as one has done some manuscript that that would be fine. I would not hesitate to give it a try. HTH

Thank you for your advice! I will look into it.

So, my 5 1/2 son wants to learn cursive instead of print. His printing is okay. He holds his pencil in a different position (angles a little away from him), which he is improving on. He started learning how to write I guess around 4, but we never pushed him. I just started a handwriting curriculum about a month ago. Anyhow, he does know his uppercase and lowercase letters. We have already started FLL. What thoughts, opinions do you guys have? What have been your experience? Repercussions? Advantages? TIA!

I think it looks good oneangelwaiting. I don't think it's weird about your one year playing with the older siblings. Mine does too. All I can say is to remember to be flexible. If something doesn't get done, it'll later. Good luck and take care of your sixth baby! Don't work too hard. :)

Thank you! I like knowledge box central lapbooks too.

We are using Chemistry level 1. (Don't know anything about Biology) We love it. It's straight forward. Preparation is minimal. There may be sample pages on the site. I've noticed this year that they periodically have discounts around holidays. For example, Pandia Press was running a special around Earth day and Memorial day. HTH

Congrats!

Thank you. I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting a virus.

I like phonics pathways. Very thorough with no sight words. We supplement with AAR because he's a kinesthetic learner.

One doesn't have the time. So you pray for more patience and time and the Good Lord will give you another baby. Lol

Try tangrams for fun. You can introduce addition and subtraction with c rods.

What happened? I'm new here. Was this thread taken down? My best guess is that it was about MSnucleus. Not really positive though.

In case you don't know, Dr. Nebel has a yahoo forum. K5science i think. Perhaps he'll have an idea? Sorry in advance if you have already asked him.

OIC. LOL. That's a lot of cousins! Lucky you! Graduation is a big deal. So congrats to you and her. In that case I think what u did was just fine. Perhaps explain it to your grandmother. Or if u can afford it, I would send it to every cousin u mentioned. I don't think sending one to your cousins kids are necessary unless u keep in touch with them as well. Or have a celebratory party/reunion. I don't know....... Now as for your dad's side......... :) Good luck.

If you are a Christian, The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. There's a children's version.

*sigh* extended family........well I would talk it over with your spouse and daughter. It seems to mean a great deal to your grandmother. If you can afford it and your family does not mind, I don't see why not. Even if it's announced on FB an invitation is more personal. When I receive an invitation I think they remember me! :) I usually just send a card. I only send a gift/card if I'm invited. It's not personal for me if it's on FB. (Plus I don't do FB anyhow). Even if your cousins/extended family may think oh she's just asking for gifts/money, then who cares anyhow. But if you are on good terms with them, you can take this chance and reunite. If they send a card, you and your daughter can send separate thank you notes. Just a thought.......of course there's always the chance that one may send a card and not want to reunite as well. It's obviously weighing heavy on your mind and when I'm in a situation like this I just go ahead and do it. Perhaps send an invitation and put on it "Please no gifts". My kids receive a birthday invitation with that written on it. This will probably keep the peace between you and your grandmother. HTH

Sounds good! I don't know about teaching cursive before print though...... If u get a chance throw in a science experiment or two. :p Have fun!

Thanks!

The Magic Tree House. Nice fantasy adventure series. Good luck and I hope all goes well.

How's her reading? I think it depends on the phonics program you r teaching. I don't know anything about hop. But I think spelling and learning how to read go hand and hand. I also think it depends on what spelling program. Spelling workout (I think that is what it is called) didn't work for my son and I don't think that one is needed with a phonics program. So u could probably start that one next year. However, we r using AAR and AAS and they reinforce each other. I see that u r getting different answers. Why not look into spelling programs and see if it's what u want. IMO reading is crucial, so if spelling is going to help then I'm going to teach it. HTH Good luck.

Lucky you! All my kids want to do is play on the wii. I think she is fine. But I'm no doctor. Just so you know my husband grew up poor, and he had virtually no toys. He only made 3 B'S throughout his schooling and he has his masters. So, I wouldn't worry too much about her. Enjoy the time you have to play with her. If u r worried, then how about going to a children's museum? They usually have all kinds of different toys. Perhaps there you can see if she prefers a certain toy. I think reading to her and playing with her are important things in her life right now.

I second phonics pathways. We are a little more than half way into it and so far there are no sight words. Good luck.

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I agree with Boscopup. I have books we bought from sales ($1 - $3/book) and library books. We have books in every room. We have probably close to 100 library books. It's such a joy when you see your child sit there and read to himself/herself. We don't spend much on games. But we do have a few educational games because my son is a kinesthetic learner. HTH