That right there is exactly what I needed to know about AoPS. Thank you for that one detail! I am a strong believer in no calculator for as long as possible, especially for one of my boys. Now I'll know which one to get when we finish math 6 at the end of the calendar year.

The national gallery of art has some great art lessons. Many are interdisciplinary. I used their "elements of arts" lessons for mine in 1st/3rd and they were just enough for a couple of months worth. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/teachers/lessons-activities.html

The schools my boys were in used the Read Well program. It combines phonics, sight words and using pictograms to get gets reading. My kids and the teachers liked the program, except the amount of writing it required fairly early on. Their teachers were pretty cool though and one used HWT out of her personal funding which was effective.

I only used pull-ups if I knew our errands might interrupt with potty time and in the four day drive across the country in the moving truck. To start potty training, I scheduled potty seat time. 30 min after meals, and every 45 min after. When my son figured out that not having accidents meant mommy didn't interrupt the fun for the potty schedule, he decided to comply. He was absolutely the hardest to train, but finding out later he has severe ADHD and sensory issues explained a lot of our troubles. DS #2 Has always been fairly compliant and trained through the night before three. We knew we were moving when DD was 2.5, so I didn't push it hard. She finished daytime training just after she turned three. She decided last night she doesn't like diapers at night. I told her she had to have 14 dry diapers in the morning before I would do panties only. She woke up dry this morning and told me. Bribery only works if it's the right incentive. Chocolate, candies, and stickers didn't work here. Keeping the fun and fashion going did, and for one, just the smiles and love of a happy mamma were enough.

If her torso and stomach aren't changing, then she may a have significant amount (for her) of visceral fat. This stuff won't shift without dietary changes, but the subcutaneous fat of the limbs will shift with excercise. Just something else to consider.

That is a crazy amount of time to do the homework! Hopefully they will see that drawing it out will make it go faster since the thinking part will come faster. I hope these weird tools help. Honestly, they came out of desperation with one highly intelligent young lady who just couldn't get it. I blurted them out the first time. "what did you just say?!" "Uh, gimme a second. I'm not exactly sure." Then we wrote them down. She went from an F eight weeks into freshman algebra and graduated high school with a B in trig/pre-calculus. She wrote the rules in the back of the graduation announcement she gave me. 😂 Edited because I left it unattended in the vicinity of a three year old and emojis are fun.

I don't have any curriculum suggestions. Just the three concepts that every student I ever had struggling in algebra had missed. 1) "you take what you know, to find what you don't know, to tell them what they want to know." You write down all the information given, write what you can calculate from it, and find out what you can in that situation. Then, look back and see how that information fits the question. Then make sure you answered the question! 2) "all numbers can be done and undone." Did you multiply on one side? Divide on both sides to "undo" it. Have a fraction? Fractions are division! So, multiply to get rid of them. Have "stuff" in the fraction? Do or undo it, then undo the fraction. So 1 and 2 would work on getting the variable on one side of the equation. "Undo" all the stuff to get the variable on its own. Once the variable is isolated, is it the final answer, or does the variable need to be reinserted into another problem to get the final answer, particularly word problems? 3) "when in doubt, draw it out." The problem says it's a square. If they ask for help, my first question is, "where is your picture of your square?" The majority of the time, they can do it from there. Even three dimensional shapes, it's possible to draw something. I still drew pictures when I took calculus last time. It works! There is a series on Netflix that goes into the history of Maths, and included in one of the episodes includes how someone figured out the volume of three dimensional figures. Maybe you could watch that scene in class or as homework. Understanding where these crazy equations come from sometimes helps in the application of them.

Hugs Slache. I agree getting it checked is important. But. If you do go to the doctor, and all the tests come back normal, know you're not alone. I had the same with both of my boys. Until sleep and hormones were back to pre-pregnancy normal, it just didn't let up. The Zoloft helped me survive, and I'm grateful, but sometimes those low hormone levels are too low.

Thank goodness your sister had you! Unfortunately it isn't always knowledge. Often, it's as simple as transportation.

I want to do our annual testing first, if possible. The biggest regional convention isn't until April. The biggest reason for even going to it, for me, is getting my hands on our curriculum immediately. If I start researching more than three weeks ahead I just start getting option stressed.

I was curious how the authors of the study addressed this. They did eliminate infants with severe medical intervention or neurological insults. Thus it's possible your niece would have been eliminated. However. All. Of the preterm infants were missing the connection at 6 months adjusted gestation age. It isn't that it's bad or good, but the understanding that there may be mechanisms that absolutely need the third trimester in utero to develop properly, if at all. Since preterm children are at much higher risks for learning disabilities, this is one study that shows what they are exposed to, and also what they are not exposed to, can make a difference. Doing a study of early intervention effectiveness would definitely be a good balance to this sort of controlled research, one informing the other with the hope to improve outcomes. Unfortunately, low sociology-economic status is a risk of preterm birth. Many of these children are thus likely to miss out on the early interventions your niece had due to access. Knowing what structurally is different could mean better therapies while in hospital before access becomes an obstacle.

Biblical studies Math mammoth 6, with a focus on internalizing his multiplication facts. Spelling workout WWS ALL as soon as we can view a sample to confirm it's what he and I would like. Memorial Press Book Guides (maybe) History Odyssey and SOTW 2 as a read aloud with brother Both kids said life science, but read about science often, so it may end up just being units on Intro to Cells, Reproduction, Astronomy, and Meterology. Trombone lessons Swimming lessons Outdoor life skills

Another thing to consider is just the anatomy of the permanant vs primary dentition. The pulp of the tooth is much closer to the surface in adult teeth when they are first erupted. As a person ages, the dentin continues to grow inwards, increasing the distance between the enamel and the pulp. This is why many older folks who still have their teeth will eat and drink foods with crazy temperature differences with no sensitivity issues. Also, with newly erupted teeth, the root isn't fully developed. The pressure of eating an apple can be enough to cause pain when the root just isn't there to support it yet.

I agree. I had two born early, both would now be considered pre-term. Second DS was earlier and I wonder if this relates to some of the things we battle with him.

Every so often I wish I had family antiques like some of the posters here, but after reading many of the things y'all have delt with, it makes me relieved DH and I are from families of little means. What furniture either parent group has is fine for goodwill, except MIL's dresser which is promised to oldest granddaughter. Everything else is life stuff that we don't care about. DH is the youngest of four and we have been told more than once that anything regarding his parents will be none of our business. That's fine! The drama after my nephew's death tells me we don't need to be involved in it when FIL or MIL go. My parents: dad has his third wife and their daughter. I just want my wooden car I made in middle school and pictures from my mom and dad's life together. My stepdad will be a blooming mess if mom goes first, so I know I'll have to deal with gis hoarding for anything sentimental. Considering I lived with him the longest out of any of us, I'm sure I'll end up doing a lot of the work. My mother is more the type to save the photos, sell the rest and have an adventure on the proceeds. I'll get to help her sell stuff asap and book her flight for just about anywhere. This is one of those times I'm glad the chances of needing to deal with extended family members is extremely slim. Monkeys kicked us out of the circus years ago. Little do they know the joke will be on them.

Considering all the recent events, I thought this would be appropriate to share here. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126132612.htm

I didn't have a plan for 5th grade grammar. I wanted him to feel comfortable just writing again (IEW-SWI A and journaling) and to wait for ALL or for Analytical Grammar. But DS found Khan Academy has grammar and begs me for extra time for it and the math. I didn't expect a ton of learning, but it has proved effective for him. He also randomly participates in his little brother's FLL chants and definitions. I keep ignoring the enthusiasm in the hope I don't stifle it before Sept. 😄

Oh! I can answer on the resiliency of the Billy's. We bought one. It moved four times in ten years. We got a second one three years later. It was only ever in that house. Even with three kids, the one we got first looked like the second one after three months of heavy use. The kids did learn really quickly I do not stand for climbing or laying on the shelves though. But as far as books, etc. wearing it out, not a problem. *I'm an Ikea fan if you couldn't tell. Edited because my brain edits faster than my fingers.

Yes. Once by hit sixth grade, an hour or more per day of hw is normal. That's if you understand and are good at it. And yes, hours of homework is normal now. An hour of homework per subject. This is the reality of many public schools. I did nearly the same as the suggestion of 1.5 -2 hours per day on Kahn for a sophomore that was very behind. It was 45 min during the day, then another 45 min in the evening. She started at early math. She made progress. We found holes in her skills in 2nd grade level! But the time. No. It's not too much for middle school.

I agree with either billy or Kallax. We have micke desks because my boys have to be separated. That sibling closeness isn't quite so valuable during school time. We picked up the least expensive chairs. They come in blue, red, or white. They're plastic Rolling chairs that work decently. I have one of the famous rocking chairs for me during school time. That's it for the big stuff. I find much of the value in ikea is in the small storage for other items. In the business/desk supplies area, they have storage boxes. I used them to contain the little stuff. One has printer ink, one is teacher supplies, one has math manipulatives in it, etc. They are inexpensive, can be decorated by the kids (or not) and the sizes stack well on the billy bookcases. I like the magazine holders for clean writing paper, notebooks, divider pages, construction paper, card stock, and open printer paper. One has my homeschool catalogs in it. Clocks and timers in the kitchen. Perfect for time management here. Never underestimate the calming value of a candle during reading time. They have pretty holders and I like their candles, both scented and unscented. Have fun!

Great idea! I forgot I did this when I was in first grade very nearly as you explained it. We visited an old fashioned chocolatier in Seattle for my very first field trip ever. Still memorable many years later. So there's a bump for this topic for the OP!

What about a living skills unit? Like planning a garden, or meal/nutrition planning? Read The Secret Garden if you haven't already. Research what plants grow the best in your area and techniques that work best in your area. (English style vs French, square ft vs row, etc) Incorporates weather/climate and botany studies, history of gardening/tools. History of a famous garden. Create a shopping list for materials. Math Create a calendar for starting inside, transplanting, and harvest. Organization/math Find recipies for their produce. Writing/journaling Obviously this is pretty intense, but my 10 year old does a part of this each year. He's doing my calendar this year.

. Ditto. We are doing this as a break from ancient history. Doing it in March would mean you have the resources back at the library, though. For literature, search Harlem Reneissance.

Definitely use craigslist. And the price does make a difference in maneuverability. I got a brand new Bob Evolution ($350 on sale) for $180. The mom selling didn't want it but grandma bought it anyhow. Ya for me! DD will be four soon and we still use it. I had an inexpensive Graco with DS10, then a Contours Options double stroller with a newborn and two year old. If I had known the Bobs were that good, I would have bought a double with #2 and still been able to use it by the time #3 came along. We liked to walk outside, but any bumps were a problem in the contour. Never an issue with my Bob.

Yes ma'am! I didn't use the tea with the first two, but I was giveen IM piticocin and another med in the hospital after the boys. With little miss number three, my midwife made me a gallon of it. I didn't think it was a big deal. 12 hours later, I was chugging it. It made a big difference, especially because she was two pounds bigger than either of my boys and a much better nurser. Get. The. Tea. Lol The nursing issues I had were related to prematurity, but the few times that I needed the mothers milk tea was always late at night. I would drink a cup, a quart of water, and in under an hour I would have a sleeping baby. Always at the 3,10, and 21 day marks when baby was crying, "more milk mamma!" and more nursing just hurt. With #3, I used the tea for the first five days in the evening and it seemed my milk supply was much more even. Edited because Sleepy brain doesn't type well.