You're doing everything right, it may take time...years...before you see the fruit. I haven't read all responses so I'll just add my suggestions that you may already be doing too. Make sure your home has its own library Give books for gifts, not just on holidays but any time. I regularly order books from Amazon for my kids and let them be surprised when the box shows up Make regular trip to the book store and library Read Aloud daily, picture books and good chapter books Show excitement over books Read yourself, daily Talk about what you are reading if appropriate Buy him a magazine of something he is interested in (ex. Lego) Keep a bag of favorites in the car so you can read when you have time while out It's OK to want to read at a lower level while he is this young. Even my then-13 year old liked reading Diary of Wimpy Kid over and over again while he read other higher level books. Easier books are comforting and enjoyable.

I believe he gets 30 days PTO. So it is any time off: sick, vacation, personal days.

Just downloaded it as well, thank you. I've been looking for resources for the election.

This is pretty much how I feel. I reread TKAM last year and loved it even more. I have pre-ordered the new book through Amazon and I am so excited to get it tomorrow. I'm not expecting TKAM level but I will try to appreciate it for what it is. No matter what I think it's amazing that we get to read her original idea for her book and I don't think it could take away from TKAM.

Our neighborhood has a No Soliciting sign at the entrance. We still get people and I got a scruffy looking guy today. I really don't feel safe opening the door to strange guys. I did and took his card and told him no, thank you and that he is not supposed to be going door-to-door in this neighborhood. He just looked at me and didn't say anything. I hope I didn't offend him, but I'm sure he knew he wasn't supposed to be doing what he was doing.

Thank you for your responses. My other option is to put something together myself, which I may have to do.

I like the idea of Tapestry but I'm wondering if it would be easy to skip over the religious content. I don't mind some as regards to history though. I'm trying to find a high school curriculum for Ancients so if you have any other recommendations please let me know.

Our favorites Narnia series Harry Potter series Swallows and Amazons Strawberry Girl Johnny Tremain (my adult kids still talk about this one) When they were younger the Ramona series was a huge favorite

Build Your Library has a World Geography Year with amazing lit for older kids.

We live in a different state from my mom and mil and since my kids are all older I get to relax all day. They usually make me breakfast in bed and dinner and after dinner we watch a movie or take a beach walk together. During the day I usually stay in bed and read.

So sad, he was still so young. I love the movies and his character.

I think it's a good list, but too short. We have read: The Little House series A Wrinkle in Time Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Winnie the Pooh Where the Wild Things Are Narnia series Charlotte's Web I've read: Alice in Wonderland Little Women I would add: The entire Harry Potter series The Hobbit and perhaps the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Swallows and Amazons (series) Strawberry Girl Pippi Longstocking The Story of Doctor Doolittle Paddington Bear Homer Price The Secret Garden A Little Princess And that's if I have to keep it short.

Just wanted to suggest Build Your Library Year 7, it's World Geography and the book selections are excellent. Art and other hands-on activities are included but wouldn't need to be done. It's secular literature based.

I found the post somewhat offensive and ridiculously stereotypical, and I can't even pick a tier because NONE of them are completely correct or even close where I could choose one.

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