Thanks for all the ideas. I will print out the Math Mammoth placement test and look into Beast Academy again. We did a few of the second grade books when he was younger for fun and he did no really enjoy them but maybe if it is on the computer he would like it more.

I have to start by saying I have never found a math program I love. I really wanted to stick with one curriculum during elementary but that has not happened. My DS will be in 5th grade next year and requested a different math program. He used Rod and Staff from K thru 2nd, then we switched to Dimensions for 3rd, and for 4th he is using Horizons. Math is easy for this kid and he pretty much is self taught at this point. I just have to be available to explain a few concepts. This is his complaint about Horizons, he says it doesn't explain, just shows examples and expects the student to grasp it. Dimensions did not work because he had to wait for me to do math and that got frustrating since there are 2 other kids needing my attention. He wants to be able to work without me. DS also watches his brother's prealgebra class and tries the problems just for fun, and a lot of the times can figure them out. Ideally I can find something that is written to the student (I see you Math Mammoth) that does not have an over abundance of problems (DS doesn't not need a lot of practice for a concept to stick) and is not "farmer math" as my kids call R&S. From reading lots of other threads I feel like options are: Math Mammoth - DS has not used this but hates the look of it. CLE - will this be boring for a kid that math comes easy for? BJU - don't love overtly Christian content but I hear good things about this. Is the whole sequence necessary because I feel like this kid can hit algebra before highschool. Key to... Series - I had the thought of going thru this quickly and then moving into a good prealgebra course. I appreciate any advice.

MP science is meant to be mastery based, the way that is achieved is a workbook, flashcards, recitation questions and discussion. If you are not wanting that level of mastery you can totally use it to read the text and orally go over the questions. My 3rd grader did astronomy that way last year and I was amazed at how much he retained just doing it that way. He also enjoyed it and I did too because it was open and go and a quick subject once a week.

My 3rd grader used MP Intro to Comp this year and his writing has improved so much this year. It was tied to the literature he read so he was excited to be able to use those stories. I already have MP Fable for next year and I love how everything is broken down into manageable pieces and you practice until it becomes second nature. I feel like a 3rd grader could manage it (maybe at a slower pace) but if you look at when that would put them in the later stages of the progym I wouldn't rush it.

We recently started the MP Mammals study and we are really enjoying it so far. The books they picked are engaging and have great pictures and the guides are just a really good jumping off point for discussion. We don't write every answer (2nd/3rd grade) in the guide but I can see it being a bit tedious if you did.

I have been watching her for that because I heard it could be a problem but she does cross the midline with both hands. It doesn't seem like there is a pattern to why/ when she switches, just whenever she wants to. How sad. 😣 I am left handed but thankfully I never encountered anything like that.

Thanks for all the replies. I was thinking that would be the consensus but I wanted to make sure I wasn't off base.

Here's some back story for my question - My 5 year old daughter has consistently used both hands for all things - drawing, coloring, writing, eating, throwing a ball, etc. - since she was tiny. As we progress with her kindergarten year she still has not picked a dominant hand to use. Sometimes she will finish a complete worksheet using one hand and sometimes she will switch several times doing one page. I do not care which she uses, or if she uses both, but I do not want to be doing her a disservice by not focusing on one for school time and handwriting training. What would/ have you done?

Mine just finished the second Harry Potter book. I saw he picked up the first 39 Clues to read next. His self picked reading stack includes The Littles, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and The Boxcar Children.

Mine is all good. Thanks!

I'm in for one!

That was one of my concerns. Would you mind sharing what you used instead?

I kept trying to find the old thread too. I'm still undecided on a few things but we are mostly just moving to the next book for most subjects. Bible: Finish Picture Smart Bible New Testament and TheOlogy then start Bible Study Guide again Maths: BA 2A and Primary Mathematics 2A (we already started these) Language Arts: I really can't decide on this. We are using ELTL 1 right now and I think it is too gentle. Some sort of spelling, some grammar, and some copywork. Science: Mystery science probably History: Finish SOTW 1 (we are about half way currently) and start Vol. 2 Latin: Prima Latina Keep doing piano lessons and hopefully add some physical activity.

I'm starting to look at options for next year for my rising 2nd grader. For 1st grade we are using ELTL. I like ELTL but it is so gentle and slow moving that DS7 is not being challenged and that is really what he thrives on. I am terrible at grammar so I need a lot of hand holding. Has anyone used Beowulf's? I couldn't find any reviews online since it is newer. If you have other suggestions I am all ears. I thought I was going to go more Charlotte Mason and leave grammar instruction until later (which I still might) but I want to make sure I am not leaving gaps I'm going to regret later.

It looks like there are some good options this year.