Try the free online Khan Academy videos. Videos http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/v/greatest-common-divisor http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/v/least-common-multiple http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/v/least-common-multiple--lcm http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/v/algebraic-expression-least-common-multiple Practice http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/e/least_common_multiple http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/e/greatest_common_divisor http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/factors-multiples/e/least_common_multiple_and_greatest_common_divisor_word_problems

Adding that I also got my large whiteboard from the link that Kel posted from US Markerboard. I am so grateful that she posted a link to that site a few years back (I'm assuming it was her too then), otherwise I wouldn't have splurged on such a purchase. http://www.usmarkerboard.com/i/4H-x-6W-Brite-Write-Porcelain-Magnetic-White-Markerboard-with-Aluminum-Frame-and-Tray/151791

I accidentally voted "Large", but should've voted "Both". We have a large 6x4 magnetic whiteboard that we LOVE. I use magnets to post up a section of a history timeline that we're currently working on. I use it to help reinforce lessons of course. My desk is near the right side of it, so I use it as a "to do" list. But we mostly use it as a Daily Scheduler - I made magnets of all our subjects. We slide them around as things get done. My daughter loves it and it's easy for me to see at a glance if she's finished her work. (I attached a photo.) We also use small, desk whiteboards for math.

I'm quite into self-education. :) Coursera I just started Coursera last month and have fallen in love! I am fascinated with all the lectures I've experienced in all my courses. I don't plan on doing the writing parts at this time, but happily keep on track with all the lectures, quizzes and programming exercises/assignments. A History of the World Since 1300 Greek and Roman Mythology Learn to Program - Fundamentals (Python) Introduction to Genetics and Evolution I've got other classes lined up for this winter and spring, such as Introduction to Astronomy, Biology: DNA to Organisms, Planet Earth. Khan Academy I started this last year and am just getting into these videos again to get up to speed in all things math. I love math and got into a bit in college, and can't wait to get back to that level again. I also look forward to watching all their Science, Art History, Computer Science, and maybe a few other topics. There isn't enough time in the world for Sal! Udacity To keep on top of the MOOC craze, I'm taking the CS101 Introduction to Computer Science course. Since so far Udacity is geared toward computer science, I can see myself taking most of the classes they offer. (I used to be a computer programmer, so I am loving learning all the new technologies.) Vocabulary I use a variety of resources to expand my vocabulary - Vocabulary.com, membean.com, Wordly Wise Online. Spanish Using Rosetta Stone and other resources either alongside my daughter or on my own. I have a Spanish degree, so this is just brush-up so far. Literature I'm trying to make my way through some of the great literature the world has to offer. OTHER I've been eyeing the Great Courses for several years now, and am ready to purchase content at a good discount, but with all the free quality MOOCS exploding on the scene the past year, I may just wait until their new online courses lower their prices even more.

This would be my favorite (as a techy person, I have to have it)! Plus I don't want my daughter to find a toy and ask her daddy what it is as she's holding it vibrating in her hand, as what happened just last weekend. The Duet is perfect! http://www.lovecrave.com/ This blog has nice pictures: http://www.lovecrave.com/blog/

It is indeed a huge thing, but if you have a large desk or space to store it, you might really like it. We recently got a huge IKEA desk setup and now it is within reach, twirls around with no obstructions, and is super handy to store binders, workbooks, pens, scissors, and other office supplies.

Oh, here's a blog post I did with pictures of ProClick'd books that might give you a better idea of how they look.

I used to be a Staples Better Binder addict but since I got the ProClick, I've used nothing else. I sometimes even re-bind our workbooks with the ProClick so they lie flat. As for covers, I use the ProClick covers (transparent cover and black back), but for more economical use, also use cardstock or decorative scrapbook type paper. Like the previous poster, we store our ProClick spiral books on the page we left off on, as they lie flat so nicely. :)

We just started the tests 10 chapters into SOTW2. So far, so good! My daughter actually enjoys doing them (History is her favorite subject this year). She says the quizzes help jog her memory on the chapters. There is usually 1-2 of the fill-in-the-blank questions that she can't remember, so today I let her take the book to help out. We use the tests just as review worksheets.

http://www.khanacademy.org/ is free and very motivating. I am using it myself. :)

We have a lot of half read books lying around. However, I do the same myself, so I suppose I'm not setting the best example. She sees all the books I read at once, some take years to finish, hehe. I'm not too worried, because she actually will pick them most back up and read them now and then. Also, the percentage of books actually finished is higher than the half read books.

Growing with Grammar 4 Reading for the Gifted Student 3 (she loves these workbooks, although she doesn't need them) All About Spelling 5 Singapore Math 2/Math Mammoth 2 Dreambox SOTW2 American History (hodgepodge) Rosetta Stone Spanish Wordly Wise Online - Level 3 Logic - various workbooks/games Geography - Evan Moore Daily Geography 3 Meet the Masters Typing Pal Piano (using Pianimals) Swimming Reading tons on her own (Harry Potter book 7, The Hobbit, etc...) The above is what we do faithfully almost everyday. I took a long hiatus off serious homeschooling and am now just getting back into it. I need to add: RSO Earth & Space (and maybe Singapore My Pals Are Here) Latin (Lively Latin?) LOF Elementary - just got A-D Writing Strands 3? Add in a second Spanish for more grammar - Spanish for Children A? At her enrichment school once a week, she takes Science, Art, Gym, General Music, Musical Theater and Puppets and Plays.

:iagree: We use the white IKEA magazines file holders as well. We aren't too hard on our magazines, otherwise packing tape around the outer edges sounds like a good idea too.

We've always used Wordly Wise (workbooks), but now that they just released their online version, we switched to that just in the past month. Vocabulary is getting done several times a week, rather than us slacking with the workbooks and only getting to it a few times a month. I no longer have to correct her work but can log in and see her progress. My dd7 does the program about 4x a week and takes 2-3 sessions to finish a lesson. Even I am using it for grades 9-12. My daughter is thrilled to work on our online vocabulary together. :) I purchased our Wordly Wise Online subscriptions through HSBC at 89% off. They also just offered a science/social studies vocabulary version (same format) at the coop that I'm kinda thinking of getting.

Another thumbs up for Dreambox here! Get the trial and see how your child likes it. Don't intervene with the exercises, it automatically adjusts to your child's responses. Both Dreambox (58% off) and IXL (40%) are up at the homeschool coop right now. We have both and much prefer Dreambox because it is more instructive and fun. I can't get my daughter off Dreambox some nights. My husband watched her do a Dreambox module over the weekend and was impressed at how challenging that particular one was.

I agree that you'd be happy with either. I ended up with the Blendtec, because I liked how it fit on my counter under my cupboards. Love it!

Oh wow, this rocks! I signed up for History of the World since 1300 (have to get the book asap now), a science course that starts next month, and others that start next July 2013 or tba.

This describes my daughter too. She started the series at age seven and is halfway through Book 6. She'll probably finish it all before age 8. Both my husband and I read the books (I might read them a third time since she's begging me).

Oh wow, that Notebooking Publisher looks amazing. I can't wait to show my daughter how to use it. She had previously been using Powerpoint to make things for Daddy on what she learned. It looks like I am a member, although my membership did expire last year. But for $29.95, I can renew it for an additional 365 days. The Notebooking Publisher looks like it will keep me an active member for quite some time. I did search for a coupon, and found one that must have expired last month. :( Michele/fourcatmom, thanks for the samples, your daughters' work looks great! It's so fun to see things in action.

We get Rosetta Stone free through a local homeschool enrichment program so we just started Spanish 1 last month. Due to previous negative reviews here on the boards, I wasn't expecting much, but so far, we have really loved it! My daughter can't tear herself away and will use the phrases throughout the day with me. I'm also using it to brush up my skills. We use the worksheets, but we do need more grammar and written practice, so I may be adding Song School Spanish or Spanish for Children this fall.

Aw, don't even hint how it ends, lol! I'm 60% of the way through Anna Karenina on my Kindle for iPad. About to relax and read some more this afternoon. I have to admit I started this book twice in the past five years, but both during busy times of my life. This time I'm looking forward to finally finishing it. :)

Oooh, this does look fantastic, thanks for letting us know!

I could've written your same post! I read constantly as a child, but I just wish someone had pointed me in the right direction to read better quality books and pay more attention to author names. So glad I have the opportunity to share all this with my daughter and to experience all the great books that I missed as a child myself.

Here's the link to the Wordly Wise 3000 Online on HSBC. According to the FAQ page, the offer is "ongoing", yay! We purchased three online subscriptions this month through HSBC and all of them are a total success. We got Wordly Wise 3000, which is getting done everyday (was never consistent with vocabulary before). A HUGE hit has been Dreambox (she is playing this now). My daughter also loves her new typing program - Typing Pals. Past subscriptions are also going great. Meet the Masters is an awesome deal. I plan to start doing Mark Kistler drawing again (yet another online subscription purchased through HSBC). Discovery Education Streaming subscription (which we get every year through HSBC) has a brand new, streamlined, intuitive interface that I am just thrilled with. We travel quite a bit so it's nice to have a few online curriculum choices for when we're on the road.

We are loving it so much more than the WW workbooks. We're re-doing Level 3 this fall and so far I can see my daughter has retained the vocabulary words she learned a year ago from the program. With the online version, they give you a pre and post test, similar exercises and passage as the books, and then extra help with words missed. I love how I can see which words she needs help on without grading the books myself. It has been a success so far for us, but I'll know more in a few months. We've only done the first two lessons of Level 3 so far. I also have the Vocabulary Workshop Orange level, but the Wordly Wise online is so much more fun and easy to do.