Posts by splendiferous

We used At Last! A Reading Method for EVERY Child, and my then 4YO was reading a few months after we began. This is relevant because my daughter hasn't exhibited any signs of advanced learning. The program was just awesome, and my 2YO...

We use SSL, GSWL, and CC memory work for Latin for our 5YO.   When we use GSWL, I make it a little fun by making puzzles to match up Latin / English words, use sidewalk chalk outside, let her use dry erase markers on the...

We are reading two picture books as child read-alouds, creating a paper bag puppet for reading color words practice, and beginning our study of Mandarin that week. Also, we'll probably visit the local children's museum and participate...

My 5YO loves MindBenders and Building Thinking Skills so much. She gets really excited when she sees a MindBenders puzzle in one of her workboxes. HTH   Splendiferous

My daughter is 5 years old. She is in grade "Pre-Grammar: Pony". Yes, she made up the name of her grade, since she learns different subjects at different grade levels.   First, let me say I am not someone who values early...

Quote: Originally Posted by WittyNameHere   Do you have a set curriculum or do you wing it?          We use several curricula, and we create our own for...

I had two vaginal births there--with lots of drugs. Sorry, not natural; however, at no point either time was a c-section even suggested to me. My OB and her partners knew my boundaries and respected them.

LOL at Henry. He is very healthy. ;-)   I'm new here, too. Not really a lurker--I just usually jump right in. Hrm, I may be exposing my lack of wisdom.   I love living in small spaces. Unfortunately, my fiance likes...

One thing I suggest is rules. The co-op to which we belong has no rules, and it drives me a little crazy. I love our co-op, but this lack of any structure makes me view the co-op as purely social and entertaining. Children run around,...

We have a 5YO. Loving home education so far! Thanks for starting this thread.