Posts by AAK

If he is confident in sounding out CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant), then I would start with book 2.  Book 2 adds in beginning and ending blends, for example: skip, grub, bump, ask, etc.  Book three does a bigger leap,...

I wouldn't do that co-op either.  However, it is how most the co-ops around here are ran.  Additionally, there are lots of social groups too for homeschoolers in our area.  There is a yahoo group that people post on for...

In your situation I wouldn't hesitate to pull her out.  Even if you have a less than stellar homeschool year, I have a hard time believing it would be worse than you describe her 'at school' experience.  You most definitely...

Also, perhaps not relevant, but I have always had a REALLY hard time waking in the winter.  I blamed it on Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD).  I found out that I am really low on Vit D.  I started supplementing for that and...

Quote: Originally Posted by micah_mae_  I'm hardcore pro-homeschooling but I think keeping her in this school is best. 15 year olds aren't known for making the wisest choices and it sounds like she is in a place that...

Ok, I know that there are several vocabulary programs out there.  We weren't finding a good fit for us.  I wanted something for my 7th grader.  People gave suggestions here, but they weren't quite right for us.  We...

Quote: Originally Posted by amber3902  Thanks for the additional tips re: water.   I'm looking into programs at the YMCA - most of the programs I've seen stop at age 12.  At one time she...

Very cute! I don't know, it reminds me of the pillowcase style dresses for toddlers.  Maybe someone who knows more could tell you if it would work, but I see using a different type of fabic (rather than a pillowcase) and sewing...

I would sit down with the parents and J and let them know that J has been stealing.  I don't think that a family 'situation' is a reason to steal.  I don't think it is a reason to look the other way either.   I...

It could be a lot of things, one of which is her own personal pace/maturation for reading.   Yes, get her vision checked.  In addition to the standard vision tests, she should be checked by a developmental opthometrist....