Posts by chalupamom

It's not unusual for young kids to really get a kick out of worksheets - my theory is that the format helps them make sense out of their new skills. A google search on "free math (letter, reading, science, whatever)...

Quote: Originally Posted by JodiM What kind of pattern blocks??? I think I got ours from Magic Cabin, but I'm not sure. They're blocks that are more flat than building blocks (I'm tempted to describe them as...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lillian J If you look at the signers of this announcement - A Call to Action on the Education of Young Children - you'll see over 175 of them, mostly from academia. -...

Depending upon your son's interests, you might also take a look at The Well-Trained Mind (skipping directly to the high school section!) - or perhaps your son might like to read it himself. The authors have long lists of resources and...

Isn't it a nice feeling when you find something with which your children just resonate? When it all clicks...nothing like it, as far as I'm concerned. As far as the reading book goes, if I understand correctly it's a pre-reading...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lillian J I see that he was born in '03. I don't mean to insert unsolicited advice - although, come to think of it, I guess that's exactly what I seem to find myself doing...I hope you...

My son (newly 6) has been using ETC for two years off and on, and is just about done with book 3. We've enjoyed it so far and he's always asked for it if I don't bring it u. I think the series (at least these early books) can stand on...

If the event is open to the community then, yes, absolutely go if you're interested. This first one might be difficult if people don't know what to make of you but things like this will get progressively easier.

Whether about homeschooling or some other topic, I usually turn it around on them. "Huh? Why would homeschooling make us weird? I don't get the joke." "I'm sorry, what? I don't understand, dear MIL, what does...

Quote: Originally Posted by KaraBoo I don't know how much is personality or school-induced. I'm so glad you brought this up, KaraBoo. I've been thinking about this ever since the thread started. I do wonder...