One thing I would keep in mind is what type of learner she is. Workbook type is this curriculum and kinesthetic learners this curriculum, etc.

Another vote for real science odyssey.

I like Five in a Row. I know she'll only be 4, but I think it'll be fine. There's a book list on the site that you can look at before you buy. You can google to search for some projects that other people have done with it. With my 4 year old, I don't necessarily do everything. But it's a start. Hth

What a great idea! I'll be following.

Saving a thread from the wtm forum. :) I think you have to save it in pdf form. So, something like what Farrar said. I usually forget how. Lol

LMAO!! Ah I needed that.

Happy New Year to you too!

I didn't see it anywhere. But judging from the books I think it'll be appropriate for your kids. Hth

There's a yahoo group called Hannah_hs_helps that has a list of children's books that correspond to sotw. I haven't actually looked into the books, but that's what it looks like from the chart. Hth

Thank you.

What is FUFI?

Well since you haven't had any luck, I'll throw in my 2 cents. I'm not sure what you are looking for. like Farrar, my kids learn how to use the mouse by playing games on pbskids.org. for free programming, I am using code.org with my oldest. I hear Scratch is free and kid friendly. You can also try Khan academy (because KA seems to have everything ). MIT also has some free courses. Hth

We love math start books.

I agree with Ellie. I can understand your frustrations and concerns. if it was my child, I would continue reading to him and continue to buddy read. I think he'll want to read chapter books eventually. Definitely show him some books that may interest him as well. How about longer picture books? Like from the five in a row list? For example, Mike Mulligan and the steam shovel. Or Katy No Pockets. This may serve as a transition. Hth

Ah, how remiss of me. I didn't even think since she's an immigrant that she may not be fluent in English. Yes, audiobooks would help. How about lit2go.com? That's free. The little girl may be able to read the my first little house series. Very kind of you to help.

I think it's going to take some time and practice . She needs to read to them and the kids need to read aloud in addition to free reading time. Looks like you have a good list. She can read Charlotte's Web, My Father's Dragon, the Little House series and the Wizard of Oz to them. Good luck and hth.

Tangram puzzles. You can get big foam ones at toys r us or small ones like the mighty mind game. My kids also like kinetic sand. Letter stamps to paint with. Hth

Thanks. Are there any more? How do I get a list to find out what other free stuff they are offering?

Vote for A too. At tbis age, reading to them and learning phonics are important. Science experiments at this age are always fun.

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Happy Holidays everyone! and a Happy New Year! Woohoo!

For your dd, can you try gymnastics at the Y for a few months and then ballet over the summer? We have not done ballet over the summer, but they are offered in my region. I think she'll get good posture and walk gracefully from ballet. Is it necessary? No. But I think it'll be good for any girl. Sorry not much help. Good luck.

I agree. ( I meant to say this before) She may not know how it is to travel with younger kids. Most people won't until they have kids. It's a tough decision. I hope you find the right answer soon.

Ah, apparently I don't know how to post. lol