Posts by Cassidy68

I just started blogging a few weeks ago-- aiming for at least one post per week; we'll see how I do ;)   My blog is about writing, teaching writing, books for kids and teens, home learning and unschooling. Here's the...

I think my son picked up a lot of math from playing Monopoly and other games (rolling two dice, buying property, making change) as well as day  to day life (spending money, figuring out how much he'll have left if he buys a...

Quote: Originally Posted by aishamama  Cassidy68, I love your website. I've written two children's books and they're published. It was just a hobby, nothing like you.    Aishamama, you never...

Sounds like a great list, Miranda.I started getting into Librarything awhile back but then discovered Goodreads and got hooked in there ;-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Cathlin  I have to adjust my definition of "HG" again, I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum lol!     I probably shouldn't laugh but that is funny... Not sure which HG...

aishamama, what are your son's interests?   I am a YA author mostly, but I've written two early chapter books for 7-9 year olds (about a grade 2 reading level). I really wrote them with my son in mind, so they're about a boy...

I have an HG 7 year old. He wasn't ahead of the curve physically (and still isn't), but he sure had the "intense voice" (and still does!). He was a very alert baby and a very intense and serious toddler. But they are all different and...

Quote: Originally Posted by moominmamma  Dd9 is currently reading Kenneth Oppel's "Silverwing" series (four books). I read it aloud to my older kids years ago and really enjoyed it. She is completely...

Thanks Miranda. That is interesting... pretty much the same reasons that I sign up for occasional classes as an adult actually.

My seven (almost eight) year old has been unschooled other than a year of half-day kindergarten. . Unschooling means he can explore his interests at his own pace. It seems to work well because he is motivated to follow his own...