Posts by elizawill

yes, we have become more structured along the way.  we've never been unschoolers, but i do believe education should be slow & gradual....therefore, we don't begin anything academic until my children are closer to age 6. ...

i don't have personal experience with virtual schools, however, they work very well for some families.  are you in a state that uses K12 or Connections Academy? or are you in a state that will give you money to purchase the...

we just do family devotions, but next year (when my daughter will be in 4th grade) she'll be using CLE bible curriculum.  up until now, we have enjoyed the bible reader by rod & staff & now we use a bible daily devotion...

at age 3, we loved picture bingo, board games, simple card games (like match, old maid), lots of puzzles, books books books, arts & crafts, education videos, computer games, library story time, and lots of field trips.  my...

we took last week & this week off.  we'll start back on monday.  no changes really...just picking up where we left off.  our co-op starts back in january too, so we always look forward to that.  in the spring,...

with my daughter in K:   http://www.freewebs.com/mytwomonkeys/20072008schedule.htm (sorry...easier to link, as it was my first year and used more than necessary)   with my son in K:   Math - We started...

we own k, 1, 2, and master reader. we've used them all and like them all.  i've not used pre-k, but the k level reviews all of the letter sounds before moving into words...so i'd personally go that route.  it's very gentle...

Yes, of course I've felt like a failure before.  Oh gosh....Many times!  Just read my past posts, lol.    I follow the cut-off date for when my children would be in PS to determine what age I consider them...

Quote: Originally Posted by bass chick  Don't get me wrong - his printing is usually legible, and I'm sure that it will improve as he gets more control. I just don't know if I should be more strict in enforcing neat...

with my daughter (9) i didn't use a curriculum and i didn't enforce neatness at all. with my son, i used handwriting without tears for kindergarten only.  now his reading program includes copywork, penmanship etc.  he's in...