Same here! And I agree completely with losing the fun trying to teach with it. I think there is enough going on with the game already.

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Nope. I use a mix of ready to go curricula and do whichever lesson is next. I don't need to plan how to teach the next algebra lesson, we just do it. If we read about something cool and want to make a craft, no problem. If it involves a purchase, I put it on hold until we get the missing item. If we don't get through all the subjects for the day, the missing ones get pushed to the next day. And, that's how we roll...pretty much :)

I liked All About Reading a lot. But, for a young child who is wanting a little bit more but not quite a full curriculum, I like Reading the Alphabet. It's online and free by thisreadingmama.com. She uses a mix of sight words, picture clues and early phonics with lots of games and hands on activities.

Mine were/are: Oldest - no idea because he taught himself, but was fluent by 4 Next Oldest: started at 6 Next child: started around 3.5, I'd call her fluent (4th/5th level with occasion help) at 7 but she still doesn't like to read chapter books Youngest: learned several sight words at 2, familiar with phonics at 3.5 and showing some interest - will read a few words here and there, but that's it so far

We do VBS and a couple of camps. When we aren't doing those, we do a little math and musical instruments so those don't fall out of practice. I'm hoping to go camping somewhere quiet next month :)

I don't think I added mine: My fifth grader will do - Bookshark 4 (second half American History) The Good and the Beautiful LA 4 Some of MCT Town level States and Capitals Beast Academy 4B through wherever we get NOEO Chemistry 2 Violin American Heritage Girls

I'm not seeing a correlation in my family. My two youngest are both mathy - one is left handed (definite STEM kid) and one right handed. My older kids are not mathy. One is right handed - artsy and athletic, and one is left handed - into reading and science. Now, handwriting...

This.

This is what we do too

Ok, now I'm a little worried with the emphasis on "strong algebra and physical science background" I just signed up DS for the class at Wilson Hill (before I saw this post). He's working through Jacob's algebra, with the goal to finish this summer. I wouldn't say he has a "strong" physical science background. But, Ds is academically gifted and probably going into veterinary science. Are we in trouble?

Not us. I didn't do anything special moving up to eighth when I was in school and that was an actual school change. We're already above 8th grade level, and are planning to fluidly continue on. I could see doing a graduation/ promotion if one was going to a brick and mortar highschool though.

New plan: We're going to finish Algebra over the summer and move to Geometry He's taking his time though Omnibus 1, so I got a 6 month extension until Nov. I think we'll start Omnibus 2 after that? Fundamentals of Composition with Wilson Hill Academy Honors Physics 1 - Wilson Hill Academy World Geography with Dad Latin - still Wheelock's Second half Art of Argument MCT Voyage for Grammar and Poetry

I'll bite. We just decided to homeschool DD again this year instead of the private school option. You're amazingly blessed to be dealing with bilingualism :) History/Readers: Bookshark 4 Science: NOEO Chemistry 2 LA: MCT Town - all components (finish, and start voyage) Math: Beast Academy Violin And, explore various art methods

I signed DS up for a class at Wilson Hill Academy. They use Novare. He doesn't start until fall, so hoping for the best!

My oldest has always been tall for his age. The biggest problem is his maturity is lagging. He looks 15 now, but he is 12, and acts like he's younger. He gets a lot of looks! Is also harder to make friends.

Honestly, we only use the text and workbook with Singapore. I think that is plenty, especially through second grade. You can always add in Prodigy or Dreambox for fun games, and Beast Academy for more challenge when the basics are mastered.

Georgia's Move on When Ready program allows each University to make their own requirements. Some do allow 9th graders to participate. It's free, which is a plus, but the only one I've found so far wants a 33 ACT in 8th to participate in 9th.

We did Singapore Essential Math K when DD was that age, followed by Singapore 1A. If you've got a mathy one, you may need to add in several resources to keep from going too fast and hitting walls. Monster Math, Peg+Cat, Cyberchase,and Team Umizoomi​ have been hits here. Dreambox was fun for awhile, and Starfall. We've also tried Life of Fred, which wasn't really a hit here, but some love it! And Miquon was a good supplement too.

Mine are 7th, 4th, 1st and 3y, and I have never combined. Each child does their independent work while I work with another. I have separate read alouds for each child, so each can have appropriate content while still being challenged. And, each child moves at his/her own pace throughout the day, and even goes up a level or switches gears when ready, so combining would slow one down while bug another who is more methodical. The only time they combine is if one of them is doing a cool science experiment and the others are interested.

We're doing PreK/K for next year-ish: Sonlight P4/5 Singapore Essential Math KA & KB ETC A, B,& C Reading the Alphabet (online) Music - homeschool class Art - as we want :)

Yes! My kids do this all the time. I have seen them do it with multiple friends. Drives me crazy!

Maybe it does, but I'm ordering from BJU testing, and my options are by grade level. I think that's why I'm a little unsure.

I'm planning to give the ITBS to my 7 year old this spring. It's mostly for my records, but we have encountered an occasional camp/event that will take standardized tests as "proof" of advanced level/giftedness. Anyway, I think I'm going give her the 3rd grade ITBS (so she doesn't hit the ceiling) and have them norm for first and third grade. I'm stick on the CoGaT. Should I give her the first grade level, since she's technically a first grader, or the second grade level since she is working above grade level? Would third be too much? Any thoughts on this?