Accelerated Learner Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Oct 01 (0)

Pam "SFSOM" in TN - question about Asheville school - Stacy and the four rugrats 10:12 Sep 27 (1)

Of course. I'll email you. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:45 Sep 29 (0)

How do you know when your dc is ready to learn to read? - Lisa in the UP of MI 8:19 Sep 27 (6)

Thanks everyone! (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 19:14 Oct 1 (0)
Re: How do you know when your dc is ready to learn to read? - pupster 15:10 Sep 30 (1)
- We've just started doing this a little... - Lisa in the UP of MI 19:07 Oct 1 (0)
Does she know her letters (sounds)? (m) - JeanM 17:19 Sep 28 (0)
It sounds like most of the pre-reading skills are present... here are just a few ideas: - Lisa in VA 9:52 Sep 27 (0)
Also... - Lisa in the UP of MI 8:21 Sep 27 (0)

What do you do when your younger child surpasses your older child? nt - AudreyTN 13:06 Sep 26 (5)

Re: What do you do when your younger child surpasses your older child? nt - Nan in Mass 12:41 Sep 28 (0)
Re: What do you do when your younger child surpasses your older child? nt - Nan in Mass 12:41 Sep 28 (1)
- Oops - sorry. nm - Nan in Mass 15:48 Sep 28 (0)
Have lots of discussions about "everyone has different strengths" (m) - angela in ohio 14:01 Sep 26 (1)
- Re: Have lots of discussions about "everyone has different strengths" (m) - Holly 3:33 Sep 29 (0)

Bummer! I can't post on the special needs board. Processing/APD question. - Mandamom 11:09 Sep 25 (9)

If it's just the coding/ symbol search thing... - erica 19:59 Sep 26 (0)
Take a look at the Gifted Development Center's website (m) - EKS 11:39 Sep 25 (2)
- Thanks so much. I found what I needed. - Mandamom 12:05 Sep 25 (1)
  - FWIW many testers aren't taught to do that - Kristy in CA 6:08 Sep 30 (0)
I don't know how to evaluate the scores, but I do - saw 11:36 Sep 25 (4)
- I don't have the full report yet - Mandamom 11:54 Sep 25 (3)
  - I don't think processing on the WPPSI will have anything - saw 0:08 Sep 26 (1)
    - Yes, on the the WISC at least the processing speed is more closely related to VISUAL processing - Kristy Moon 6:01 Sep 30 (0)
  - I think that a processing issue is more general - saw 22:15 Sep 25 (0)

what happened to the "Education is a process not a destination" blog? - Julie Smith in Toronto 18:57 Sep 24 (3)

Is this it? (link only) - angela in ohio 20:43 Sep 24 (2)
- No. - Julie Smith in Toronto 9:28 Sep 25 (1)
  - There was another site (m) - EKS 17:48 Sep 25 (0)

Bringing over my query from the K8 board - Jenny in Florida 6:53 Sep 24 (3)

I have an Amazon list with a few more ideas for Ancient China (link inside) - Laura in China 5:27 Sep 25 (2)
- Thanks! I'll take a look. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:26 Sep 25 (1)
  - You're welcome (nt) - Laura in China 7:44 Sep 25 (0)

John Hopkins SAT question - ADS 12:05 Sep 22 (2)

Erica is correct. They don't keep the scores. They will not interfere with later testing. In fact the only people who get the scores are the family and CTY. nt - Sharon in MD 15:18 Sep 26 (0)
It's no problem... - erica 12:13 Sep 22 (0)

John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth....are these tests worth it? m - Julie 18:14 Sep 21 (3)

I totally agree with what Anne has said. sm - Sharon in MD 15:24 Sep 26 (0)
We really enjoy the benefits... - Anne/PA 4:04 Sep 22 (1)
- Wow, sounds like fun, thanks!! nt - Julie 5:23 Sep 22 (0)

Silly ? for Laura in China, if I could.... - Kalah 15:51 Sep 20 (5)

You know, I don't know. In Britain we dig holes to Australia. I'll ask a friend tomorrow (nt) - Laura in China 7:39 Sep 21 (0)
I'm not Laura in China, but here is a website for you (link only) - JeanM 18:30 Sep 20 (3)
- Okay, from my side of China, we would come out off the coast of Chile. That would never have occurred to me. (nt0 - Laura in China 7:41 Sep 21 (1)
  - Thanks Laura. Ya know it's just one of those sayings, digging a hole to China. I don't know where it started. In SW US where we are, we'd pop out in the middle of the ocean between Australia and Africa. nt - Kalah 8:06 Sep 21 (0)
- Thanks Jean! What a cool website! nt - Kalah 19:18 Sep 20 (0)

Oh, Happy Day (brag alert) - Karin 13:09 Sep 20 (3)

Wow! That's great!! (nt) - Mrs Ives 3:04 Sep 22 (0)
How nice! (nt) - JeanM 18:28 Sep 20 (0)
Hurray, Karin! It IS a happy day! nt - Kalah 15:48 Sep 20 (0)

5yo moving to PM 1B - is this the right thing to do? - Trish 5:58 Sep 18 (6)

thanks everyone! nt - Trish 17:11 Sep 22 (0)
Have you looked at Miquon? - Stephanie Z 16:08 Sep 21 (0)
BTDT - Myrtle 12:19 Sep 20 (0)
sounds just like my son....... - Asma 13:17 Sep 18 (0)
My two cents - Donelda 11:03 Sep 18 (1)
- good suggestion - Trish 16:27 Sep 18 (0)

Any opinions on Aleks? - Stacy and the four rugrats 17:41 Sep 17 (1)

Don't do it -- you'll never be able to get your ds to stop. We - saw 0:13 Sep 18 (0)

Puzzle, got to share this! - Sabrena 7:09 Sep 17 (1)

Way cool! Must be a visual-spacial learner. nt - Mrs Ives 4:42 Sep 18 (0)

?'s about "Writing" for my overzealous 7yo (m) - Nita 7:04 Sep 16 (4)

Thanks for your responses and more questions ??(m) - Nita 12:30 Sep 21 (0)
Have you considered asking your son what he'd like to do? - Mrs Ives 12:58 Sep 17 (0)
Typing? nt - Michele in SD 9:45 Sep 17 (0)
Re: ?'s about "Writing" for my overzealous 7yo (m) - Karin 9:04 Sep 16 (0)

Mrs. Ives, after reading your post below about writing, ... - Kimber 6:49 Sep 15 (6)

As long as you don't tell anyone else..... - Mrs Ives 9:34 Sep 16 (5)
- Thank you for the response...(sm) - Kimber 19:35 Sep 16 (0)
- Forgot to say that the reason I don't currently require essays is because they write for fun... and a brag - Mrs Ives 9:43 Sep 16 (3)
  - Which "print-on-demand" service are you using? My 13 ds is almost finished with his first novel... - Anne/PA 3:58 Sep 17 (2)
    - I'm going to try Lulu. If anyone has any other recommendations I'd love to hear them! nt - Mrs Ives 12:26 Sep 17 (1)
      - Lulu's easy. Just use Firefox or foxfire--whichever one it is. nt - Kimber 14:17 Sep 17 (0)

Just a sigh of relief . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:30 Sep 14 (1)

awesome! sometimes they need that external motivation /nft - katilac 14:40 Sep 14 (0)

Acceleration and gifted kids... do they really "forget" the basics, (continued from thread below) - Kay in Cal 15:51 Sep 13 (17)

My experience with a 2E child (m) - EKS 20:32 Sep 14 (1)
- Ditto - my 2E kid (dsylexia) is the only one that needs the repetition due to forgetting. nt - Mrs Ives 4:23 Sep 15 (0)
I have one of each so far (m) - angela in ohio 17:18 Sep 14 (0)
My children don't forget things; however, they need practice using them in more and more sophisticated ways.... - Rebecca in VA 5:18 Sep 14 (5)
- P.S. There are children who just *know* things instinctively... - Rebecca in VA 7:13 Sep 14 (4)
  - Well stated, especially the example of gifted musicians. - Mrs Ives 4:19 Sep 15 (0)
  - but there are different 'ways' of being academically gifted; it's not a simple progression of smart, smarter, smartest - katilac 13:25 Sep 14 (2)
    - True, the illustration was simplistic, but less so than... - Rebecca in VA 15:35 Sep 14 (1)
      - not at all - - I think your post really helped point out how people often appear to disagree about a topic, when they really aren't that far apart on the core issues (just expressing it differently) /nft - katilac 18:34 Sep 14 (0)
My dd9 has selective memorization. She can remember anything and everything she likes, but not math facts nor reading music. nt. - Kimber 5:04 Sep 14 (1)
- I hear that!!! Of course that applies to the adults at our house too. nt - Mrs Ives 3:44 Sep 15 (0)
My experience with 9-15 year olds - the 15yo is in college. - Mrs Ives 1:58 Sep 14 (0)
We do review... - erica 20:18 Sep 13 (0)
My 10yo has a memory like a steel trap - he barely forgets anything (nt) - Laura in China 18:51 Sep 13 (0)
I've heard this...(m) - Nita 18:38 Sep 13 (0)
of course gifted kids learn more quickly and require less repetition, and they won't forget arithmetic 'because' they learn algebra at 9 - katilac 18:20 Sep 13 (0)
Well, I don't think ALL non-gifted kids would forget the basics, and I don't think ALL gifted kids won't forget...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 17:32 Sep 13 (0)

Abeka k4 phonics users.. - SallY 13:19 Sep 13 (4)

Depends... - Lisa in VA 5:27 Sep 14 (3)
- Update... DS #4 is now blending easilly, and reading his first early readers - YAY! - Lisa in VA 9:53 Sep 27 (0)
- We did the same thing - Paula in MS 8:50 Sep 24 (0)
- Re: Depends... - sally 16:45 Sep 18 (0)

Geography ideas for 3-year-old? - MZ 12:00 Sep 13 (7)

Thanks for the great ideas (nt) - MZ 11:08 Sep 27 (0)
I own 6 different atlases for littl'uns. - RoseCDrake 5:28 Sep 19 (0)
Puzzles of the world - Julie Smith in Toronto 8:18 Sep 17 (0)
Family Fun idea we've started... - Corb 7:32 Sep 16 (0)
Family Fun idea we've started... - Corb 7:32 Sep 16 (0)
he might enjoy one of the talking globes - katilac 18:24 Sep 13 (0)
My ds loves geography... we started with... - Kay in Cal 12:27 Sep 13 (0)

Friend's ds & math acceleration question - Closeacademy 11:33 Sep 13 (1)

well... - erica 20:22 Sep 13 (0)

Gettin gready to register for MATS - should my 6th grader do the ACT or SAT? (m) - angela in ohio 12:39 Sep 12 (5)

We're not there yet but... - erica 20:29 Sep 13 (1)
- That helps (m) - angela in ohio 22:46 Sep 13 (0)
What's MATS? nt - Mrs Ives 9:30 Sep 13 (1)
- Midwest Academic Talent Search. (nt) - angela in ohio 22:37 Sep 13 (0)
My 7nth grader is attempting SAT. nt - Nissi 15:44 Sep 12 (0)

Teaching a 2 year old to read - Victoria in GA 10:49 Sep 12 (9)

Re: Teaching a 2 year old to read - TXMomof2 12:34 Sep 26 (0)
Have you looked at Montessori Read and Write? (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 7:02 Sep 14 (1)
- More info (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 5:44 Sep 17 (0)
We love the Leap Frog videos (m) - Jennifer M 12:19 Sep 13 (1)
- Thanks for the reminder - Victoria in GA 21:09 Sep 14 (0)
I'd simply start teaching the letter sounds with ABC books; if she takes to that - katilac 18:52 Sep 12 (0)
Here's what I did (m) - EKS 16:15 Sep 12 (0)
If she's ready, it can be done as long as her eyes are ready (m) - Karin 14:51 Sep 12 (0)
well... - Wendy in NY 12:50 Sep 12 (0)

Asynchronicity and "pushing"... a rant. - Kay in Cal 7:23 Sep 12 (32)

Well I LOVE Writing Tales and my dd types her work (more inside)... - Heather in VA 13:23 Sep 13 (0)
I think you are reading too much into this.... - nutmeg 11:45 Sep 13 (0)
Asynchronicity and special needs - Lene Jaqua 11:35 Sep 13 (4)
- thanks for the detailed and gracious response! /nft - katilac 18:34 Sep 13 (0)
- Thank you so much for responding Lene, so I'll have my particular question: - Kay in Cal 12:18 Sep 13 (2)
  - Re: Thank you so much for responding Lene, so I'll have my particular question: - Lene Jaqua 12:59 Sep 13 (1)
    - Thanks... - Kay in Cal 15:42 Sep 13 (0)
If they're so clueless about when to use the program then how good could the program itself be? - Mrs Ives 11:14 Sep 13 (0)
Just some thoughts from someone who sees this in other areas.... - Stacy and the four rugrats 5:39 Sep 13 (0)
My long, rambling take on this (m) - EKS 19:25 Sep 12 (2)
- I agree with some, but not all... - Kimber 19:57 Sep 12 (1)
  - I always think of more. Just wanted to add that I make sure that she is concurrently learning... - Kimber 20:19 Sep 12 (0)
They're not talking about your kids, Kay. They're talking to . . . - PariSarah 18:53 Sep 12 (0)
May I be the dissenting voice here? :-) (m) - Nancy in SoCal 18:06 Sep 12 (1)
- I will dissent with you; I don't think their caveats are indicative of a negative, public school mindset - katilac 19:12 Sep 12 (0)
I'm with you in principle--haven't done CW. (m) - Karin 14:59 Sep 12 (0)
I totally agree with you! (nt) - Wendy in NY 13:02 Sep 12 (0)
FWIW, my 8yo did Aesop A last year. I let him type on the computer, and he did fine. (m) - buddhabelly 12:21 Sep 12 (1)
- Oh, and typing on the computer (instead of by hand) was a HUGE help in editing...(m) - buddhabelly 12:22 Sep 12 (0)
the view from the mom of a high schooler... - JennW in SoCal 10:20 Sep 12 (0)
I agree with you... - Kimber 8:57 Sep 12 (1)
- Btw, we do address... - Kimber 9:00 Sep 12 (0)
I haven't used CW (so I'm not sure what concepts they're talking about), but... - Rebecca in VA 8:55 Sep 12 (0)
If CW or whatever program is based on the student doing their own writing. . . - lh 8:34 Sep 12 (4)
- I keep on addressing weaker skills as well (we do copywork every day), I just don't "hold up" the stronger skills to wait for them to catch up... - Kay in Cal 11:42 Sep 12 (3)
  - Kay, how do you know what their true assumption is? Have you asked them? (more) - Rebecca in VA 10:51 Sep 13 (1)
    - Thanks for the suggestion! I emailed them with the URL. nt - Kay in Cal 11:02 Sep 13 (0)
  - Oh,,.... I was thinking more along the lines of - lh 15:05 Sep 12 (0)
Passing a cup a' joe your way, Kay....(m) - Kalah 8:21 Sep 12 (3)
- Thanks for input, gals. I do scribe for him already. I wondered if there something I wasn't doing that I should be. Always looking for something new, ya know? The above comments are wonderful as well. Lots to think about. nt - Kalah 13:28 Sep 12 (0)
- ...tries to write them down he's blocked - Jill in ND 11:41 Sep 12 (0)
- SWB's writing cd "Writing Without Fear" - Kimber 8:50 Sep 12 (0)

Academic Talent Search...what are these things... - Peggy 4:22 Sep 12 (3)

thanks - Peggy 12:22 Sep 12 (0)
Re: Academic Talent Search...what are these things... - MEinGA 8:08 Sep 12 (0)
While they may be associated with a certain University, some of them are national... the one I'm most familiar with is Johns Hopkins CTY,,, - Kay in Cal 7:25 Sep 12 (0)

handwriting question for almost 4 yr old - Alice 10:29 Sep 11 (7)

You can also use.... - snickelfritz 13:50 Sep 12 (0)
fun projects with letters - Peggy 4:16 Sep 12 (1)
- Re: fun projects with letters - Alice 6:12 Sep 12 (0)
Alice is this your first child? - Brenda in FL 22:32 Sep 11 (1)
- Yes! It is my first, and thanks - Alice 6:11 Sep 12 (0)
I've used a variety of programs, including Zaner Bloser and HWOT for my 5 year olds - Mandamom 11:01 Sep 11 (1)
- We used these, for my eldest it didn't matter but - Karin 15:01 Sep 12 (0)

Has anyone used this online gifted program through Northwestern? (link inside) - Melissa B 21:58 Sep 10 (1)

No, but I want to learn more too! - Peggy 4:18 Sep 12 (0)

Nervous Mom w/ ?s teaching accelerated, sensitive reader and ? for Kalah - Jill in ND 6:44 Sep 10 (10)

Thanks a bundle! He is insisting we finish the "Greek Gods..." but with nobody dying. (!) So I'll pre-screen and then follow up with these other helpful suggestions. nt - Jill in ND 11:47 Sep 12 (0)
I also have a sensitive reader (m) - JeanM 17:41 Sep 11 (0)
I have a sensitive reader also,.... - Kimber 14:33 Sep 11 (1)
- Sorry for all the typos, tenses, and general disorder of that post. The book rec.'s are good though. ; o ) nt - Kimber 16:26 Sep 11 (0)
Dick King-Smith, especially the Sophie stories. There are others for younger readers too. Oh, and Milly-Molly-Mandy. (nt) - Laura in China 23:05 Sep 10 (0)
some suggestions - Wendy in NY 19:15 Sep 10 (0)
Book suggestion! - buddhabelly 18:43 Sep 10 (0)
Hi Jill! - Kalah 14:01 Sep 10 (0)
Reading suggestions - Karin 11:55 Sep 10 (0)
Abbreviations... - angela in ohio 8:39 Sep 10 (0)

Math- Singapore - questions - jg_puppy 12:32 Sep 8 (9)

Thanks - jg_puppy 20:02 Sep 9 (0)
Re: Math- Singapore - questions - Nita 21:54 Sep 8 (0)
We go at my son's pace, which is pretty quick (m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 18:16 Sep 8 (0)
I follow the textbook and workbook. - Testimony 15:45 Sep 8 (0)
We work for a set time on math, using the IP and CWP almost exclusively. (m) - nmoira 14:58 Sep 8 (2)
- How old is your dd? - jg_puppy 15:21 Sep 8 (1)
  - She'll be six in December (m) - nmoira 22:18 Sep 8 (0)
what we do - Wendy in NY 12:46 Sep 8 (1)
- I have tried to plan a few weeks at a time - jg_puppy 13:15 Sep 8 (0)

Pam "SFSOM"... Could you please share with me some more about your kids' different learning styles? - Kay in Cal 7:30 Sep 8 (34)

Pam, how old are your kids now? (nt) - Jenne in AZ 7:07 Sep 13 (1)
- 18 (college freshman) and 14 (high school freshman) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:04 Sep 14 (0)
We've been in a similar situation, and it finally hit home with - saw 1:52 Sep 10 (0)
My early reader was born second (m) - JeanM 11:59 Sep 9 (0)
Thank you all. I'm running to church now, but will come back and process more on this later tonight. nt - Kay in Cal 6:37 Sep 9 (0)
what if he's NOT a late bloomer that knocks the socks off the world? I think it's great that you are pondering this while he's so young - katilac 21:38 Sep 8 (6)
- katilac, you make an excellent point. I thought a lot about that yesterday after I posted. If... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 6:07 Sep 9 (5)
  - This reminds me of an episode on 20/20 that I've never forgotten... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 22:49 Sep 11 (1)
    - Yes. Same study in one of the most powerful articles I've ever read (and re-read)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:21 Sep 14 (0)
  - Yes, very good point. nt - Karin 16:30 Sep 9 (0)
  - I have to agree - you make an excellent point (nt) - JeanM 11:46 Sep 9 (0)
  - Ooooh, your second paragraph is such a major concern of mine! Something I have struggled with so much and a way (one of 'em, lol) that I don't want my kids to follow me. nt - abbeyej 6:41 Sep 9 (0)
I've told this story many (perhaps too many) times, but if it will make you feel better . . . - Jenny in Florida 15:12 Sep 8 (1)
- Sounds like my dh.... - Julie 18:39 Sep 21 (0)
A horse of a slightly different colour - Karin 11:50 Sep 8 (0)
Ok, I'll tell. And it follows pretty nearly to your situation, I think. - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:44 Sep 8 (16)
- Re: Ok, I'll tell. And it follows pretty nearly to your situation, I think. - captuhura 6:56 Sep 9 (6)
  - Sorry for the delay answering you. I stepped away from the thread, then forgot to come back. Dd's third grade... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:30 Sep 14 (0)
  - Re: Ok, I'll tell. And it follows pretty nearly to your situation, I think. - Kimber 11:19 Sep 9 (4)
    - Coming in late... - Sir J 14:28 Sep 13 (0)
    - Re: Ok, I'll tell. And it follows pretty nearly to your situation, I think. - captuhura 15:20 Sep 9 (2)
      - I'll have to check out that book. And I have to say that my overall experienes weren't overt, ... - Kimber 20:25 Sep 10 (1)
        
        Re: I'll have to check out that book. And I have to say that my overall experienes weren't overt, ... - captuhura 6:19 Sep 11 (0)
- Pam, a question about the IQ testing - lovemykids 5:50 Sep 9 (1)
  - It was private, but it was part of a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins. And the test was the WISC. Whatever version is current, I can never remember. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 6:08 Sep 9 (0)
- Thanks so much for taking the time with this. Do you mind sharing...(m) - buddhabelly 13:20 Sep 8 (6)
  - She attends... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 19:55 Sep 8 (5)
    - Thank You! nt - MoniMoni 18:32 Sep 11 (0)
    - Thank you for the inspiration... - Stacy 7:33 Sep 11 (0)
    - You're welcome (and way too kind). Remember, I did this homeschooling ONE child, with only one infant/toddler/preschooler in the house. YMMV. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:03 Sep 9 (1)
      - Pop this down one level under buddhabelly, of course. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:04 Sep 9 (0)
    - Thanks so much, Pam. And just a heads up to all who read this board...the post above is quite interesting! Definitely a "cut and paste" saver post...(nt) - buddhabelly 13:45 Sep 9 (0)
not Pam, but a late reader success story - JennW in SoCal 9:41 Sep 8 (0)
I'm not Pam, but I certainly had some of your same concerns... - abbeyej 8:57 Sep 8 (0)

Any info./experience with Miquon Math? compared w/ Singapore, MUS, etc.? - MEinGA 19:10 Sep 7 (6)

Somewhat similar in that - Karin 11:53 Sep 8 (0)
I love Miquon.... but DS hated it. (m) - erica 7:34 Sep 8 (0)
My oldest tried Miquon and Singapore... - Arch At Home 4:15 Sep 8 (1)
- I use them both pretty much this same way. . . - Stephanie Z 18:57 Sep 8 (0)
I tried to use Miquon alongside Singapore with both my boy - Laura in China 1:27 Sep 8 (1)
- Thank you! (nt.) - MEinGA 10:57 Sep 10 (0)

Has anyone BTDT with accelerated Singapore Math student? - Stacy and the four rugrats 9:49 Sep 6 (9)

Re: Has anyone BTDT with accelerated Singapore Math student? - Stephanie 20:35 Sep 9 (2)
- Thanks! (m) - Stacy and the four rugrats 5:41 Sep 10 (1)
  - Re: Thanks! (m) - Stephanie 10:56 Sep 10 (0)
I forced my son to go at a book a year pace initially, and he sped up about where you are now. - Debra in CO 13:07 Sep 8 (0)
My ds has slowed down (m) - JeanM 17:54 Sep 7 (0)
BTDT. . . might slow down now. . . - Stephanie Z 16:19 Sep 7 (0)
I homeschool at student's pace. . .so . . I'd go at Student's pace. :-) nt - lh 13:29 Sep 7 (0)
This is exactly where my 2nd grader is except...(m) - Nita 16:07 Sep 6 (0)
Let him keep going... - erica 10:14 Sep 6 (0)

Question about learning to sing (m) - JeanM 17:30 Sep 5 (15)

I taught mine to sing... - Nan in Mass 7:05 Sep 6 (10)
- Wow, that is incredibly helpful! - JeanM 17:38 Sep 7 (0)
- Can you come and teach us how to sing? - Ann in KY 14:14 Sep 7 (0)
- Where did you get the sea chanties?? - erica 10:15 Sep 6 (7)
  - PS - Be sure to look for A captial ship was the sailing ship the Walloping Window Blind. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 11:12 Sep 6 (0)
  - Hmm... not very helpful... - Nan in Mass 11:11 Sep 6 (5)
    - Yay for google! LOL - erica 19:25 Sep 6 (1)
      - That should do ya... - Nan in Mass 11:16 Sep 11 (0)
    - Thanks!! - erica 11:30 Sep 6 (2)
      - That's a good idea... - Nan in Mass 13:47 Sep 6 (1)
        
        Oh he's going to LOVE this!! - erica 14:29 Sep 6 (0)
lots of thoughts here (we are a very musical family) ... - JennW in SoCal 22:32 Sep 5 (1)
- Yes, that does help a lot! (m) - JeanM 17:46 Sep 7 (0)
Sing more and practice matching pitches - lovemykids 20:34 Sep 5 (1)
- Good points! Thanks! (nt) - JeanM 17:49 Sep 7 (0)

Comparison of MUS and Singapore-I know both are mastery, what else? - MEinGA 14:22 Sep 4 (2)

Well, I'm not sure that both are mastery (m) - Karin 17:36 Sep 4 (1)
- Re: Well, I'm not sure that both are mastery (m) - MEinGA 14:54 Sep 10 (0)

Vision ? : Not sure which board I should post this on but here goes... - Mandamom 5:36 Sep 2 (16)

I'd have her eyes checked (m) - Ria 11:59 Sep 6 (0)
Mine did this... - Nan in Mass 7:07 Sep 6 (0)
get large print books and use a piece of paper or bookmark - Peggy 14:27 Sep 4 (0)
My ds had the same issue at that age - lovemykids 10:26 Sep 4 (0)
Same thing here - turned out dd needed glasses. (m) - angela in ohio 4:18 Sep 4 (0)
When ds was that age, I started patronizing the "large print" section of the library. - PariSarah 7:05 Sep 3 (3)
- I once read a large print book - Ann in KY 13:01 Sep 4 (0)
- Robinson Curriculum books print out in large font - Lh 10:43 Sep 3 (0)
- Good point--I'd forgotten about this nt - Karin 10:00 Sep 3 (0)
We have the same issue with ds5, he reads very well, has for three years now... - Kay in Cal 20:45 Sep 2 (0)
I had one like this - Karin 13:03 Sep 2 (0)
DS is a little farsighted... - erica 11:10 Sep 2 (0)
Re: Vision ? : Not sure which board I should post this on but here goes... - Lori H. 8:09 Sep 2 (0)
My dd had a similar issue at 5 yo, although her problem - saw 7:59 Sep 2 (0)
It is a good idea to have her vision tested in any case...m - dangermom 7:58 Sep 2 (0)
I knew I forgot something, thanks so much for reading and for any help you may have for me. nt - Mandamom 5:37 Sep 2 (0)

momof7...question about math...saw your info about MUS for 5th... - MEinGA 17:13 Aug 30 (0)

What next in logic? - PariSarah 15:08 Aug 30 (1)

Tread carefully with this one! - Jane in NC 18:00 Aug 30 (0)

what grammar curriculum to use - Dawn 9:08 Aug 30 (4)

You can take a look at KISS grammar - Closeacademy 15:38 Aug 30 (3)
- Closeacademy, have you implemented this KISS grammar? - Testimony 16:18 Aug 31 (2)
  - Actually, a friend started playing with it and told me how to do it. - Closeacademy 5:01 Sep 1 (1)
    - I really want to do this. I like the idea of the repetition. - Testimony 12:32 Sep 1 (0)

Jenny in FL.......how are you and your dd adjusting? - momof7 13:28 Aug 29 (3)

Surprisingly well (so far). - Jenny in Florida 7:24 Aug 30 (2)
- Thanks for the update! (m) - Ria 16:26 Aug 30 (0)
- Ooops, forgot to mention: The ankle was fine, too! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:37 Aug 30 (0)

How old was your child when you realized he/she was gifted? (m) - Robin in NC 5:08 Aug 29 (24)

I was just thinking about this the other day... - Crystal in WA 22:50 Sep 9 (0)
Thanks everyone... - Robin in NC 5:50 Sep 2 (0)
Re: How old was your child when you realized he/she was gifted? (m) - Lori H. 16:42 Sep 1 (0)
Honestly, I thought DS was very delayed, perhaps with autism. He didn't talk - Carol (mom of 3) 14:41 Sep 1 (0)
my kids aren't pg like some here, but I could tell when... - dangermom 17:05 Aug 30 (0)
Re: How old was your child when you realized he/she was gifted? (m) - tara 14:16 Aug 30 (0)
We're always the oddballs on this one... - erica 12:16 Aug 30 (0)
Under a year for all 3 dc....I work with developmentally delayed children under 3 so... - Donna 10:50 Aug 30 (0)
My 4dc are completely different, and they all excel in different areas... - Kimber 6:48 Aug 30 (5)
- Btw to be clear, that PHS is for a Post High School person taking that ... - Kimber 20:19 Sep 3 (0)
- Re: My 4dc are completely different, and they all excel in different areas... - AlgebraicHeather 18:45 Sep 1 (1)
  - She said her 1st word and six months, and by 7 months was answering questions... - Kimber 20:16 Sep 3 (0)
- Sorry for the grammar. My kids were all over me. And of course now that I'm finished, they're gone. nt - Kimber 6:51 Aug 30 (1)
  - Of course! Mine do that when I'm on the phone or post... some sort of child magnet or something. nt - Kay in Cal 4:34 Aug 31 (0)
Re: How old was your child when you realized he/she was gifted? (m) - Nita 22:00 Aug 29 (0)
Different for each one (m) - EKS 13:53 Aug 29 (0)
Different for each one - Karin 13:50 Aug 29 (0)
very early, but I was looking for the signs. m - Ann in KY 12:11 Aug 29 (1)
- This was the situation here too (nt) - JeanM 5:38 Aug 30 (0)
Early, but different for each one. - Jenny in Florida 10:29 Aug 29 (0)
Each one has been so different... - Lisa in VA 10:00 Aug 29 (0)
With my oldest, before two as well. Like Jenne, it took me awhile to accept it. :o) nt - Kalah 8:20 Aug 29 (0)
Re: How old was your child when you realized he/she was gifted? (m) - Jenne in AZ 6:52 Aug 29 (0)
Under two - he was avid to learn letter sounds and numbers at 18 months (nt) - Laura in China 5:40 Aug 29 (0)

How do you know if your dc is gifted? - Karen 16:50 Aug 28 (6)

I think I'd just ask the teachers... - erica 16:40 Aug 29 (0)
There are really two separate questions here: - Jenny in Florida 6:20 Aug 29 (0)
You could try going to the writing teacher with samples of her work - Laura in China 4:32 Aug 29 (3)
- I never actually thought of doing that but it's a really good idea!! nt - Karen 20:41 Aug 29 (2)
  - Thank you sooooooooooo much, it worked!! nt - Karen 18:02 Sep 3 (1)
    - Glad it worked out. I hope she enjoys the class (nt) - Laura in China 21:39 Sep 3 (0)

Math help please??? I've just taken a look at dds' math - saw 4:27 Aug 28 (3)

Re: Math help please??? I've just taken a look at dds' math - tara 14:21 Aug 30 (0)
A few ideas (m) - nmoira 8:53 Aug 28 (1)
- Thanks, I'll look into these and discuss with dh, who isn't happy either. nt, - saw 9:16 Aug 28 (0)

building up vocabulary? - Kathy 15:37 Aug 27 (12)

Re: building up vocabulary? - Lori H. 16:52 Sep 1 (0)
I think most young kids learn best naturally... from hearing words in conversation. - Kay in Cal 4:19 Aug 31 (1)
- Kids say the funniest things. - Ann in KY 12:00 Aug 31 (0)
Lots of reading. (nt) - Mrs Ives 4:01 Aug 30 (0)
with reading and speaking - Ann in KY 14:10 Aug 28 (0)
My best ideas for vocabulary, plus something about reading comprehension (m) - angela in ohio 13:50 Aug 28 (0)
What we did with our kids at 5 - Karin 12:09 Aug 28 (0)
There is a podcast on vocabulary prep for the SAT ... - saw 22:17 Aug 27 (0)
Keep reading aloud to him (m) - JeanM 19:49 Aug 27 (0)
Robinson Curriculum - Lh 19:18 Aug 27 (0)
it isn't unusual - Wendy in NY 17:43 Aug 27 (0)
perhaps a better idea..... - momof7 16:42 Aug 27 (0)

Science- What to do with gifted 8th grader? - MEinGA 5:34 Aug 27 (6)

Conceptual physical science is top notch. - momof7 16:45 Aug 27 (1)
- Re: Conceptual physical science is top notch. A question please? - MEinGA 17:23 Aug 30 (0)
My 7th grader is doing Apologia Biology this year. - Lh 10:25 Aug 27 (1)
- Re: My 7th grader- follow-up - MEinGA 12:49 Aug 27 (0)
I've not used Apologia or BJU... - erica 5:56 Aug 27 (1)
- Re: I've not used Apologia or BJU...follow-up-TYVM! - MEinGA 12:50 Aug 27 (0)

Algebra- What to do with gifted child? - MEinGA 5:25 Aug 27 (4)

What age? And how "mathy" are you? - erica 5:54 Aug 27 (3)
- Re: What age? And how "mathy" are you? Follow-up - MEinGA 12:55 Aug 27 (2)
  - Re: What age? And how "mathy" are you? Follow-up - tara 9:58 Aug 31 (0)
  - If you need it to be easy on you.... - erica 7:19 Aug 28 (0)

About questions based on reading... - Kay in Cal 22:16 Aug 26 (3)

I always avoided curriculum that provided pre-set questions (m) - JennW in SoCal 7:41 Aug 27 (0)
I aim for the middle.... :) - erica 6:04 Aug 27 (0)
I think those are two different skills, and it would be - saw 3:36 Aug 27 (0)

Algebra woes - Rhonda S 11:55 Aug 23 (13)

Re: Algebra woes--2nd for ChalkDust - TerriW 4:56 Aug 27 (1)
- My 7th grader is using Chalkdust - Lh 10:32 Aug 27 (0)
my young Algebra student is using Chalkdust. (more) - Hoggirl 17:28 Aug 24 (9)
- We're using MathUSee - Cleo Qc 7:25 Aug 25 (8)
  - Cleo--you're going to use MUS for Algebra, too? - Karin 16:13 Aug 25 (7)
    - So far, that's the plan - Cleo Qc 14:02 Aug 26 (6)
      - Cleo.....I used MUS alg/geo with my10 yr old last year - momof7 16:08 Aug 27 (4)
        
        I agree with all this thread. MUS isn't the end all of all. - Cleo Qc 8:29 Aug 28 (0)
        
        Your milage may vary - Ruth in Canada 5:54 Aug 28 (2)
        
        Ruth.....have you actually had a child go from MUS alg 1 and finish Foerster alg 2 with no problems? - momof7 6:00 Aug 28 (1)
        
        Re: Ruth.....have you actually had a child go from MUS alg 1 and finish Foerster alg 2 with no problems? - Ruth in Canada 7:39 Aug 28 (0)
      - Lol, my kids prefer to be math technicians, too. nt - Karin 18:38 Aug 26 (0)
Re: Algebra woes - Karin 14:10 Aug 24 (0)

I need your best resources for 10yo science geniuses! - dangermom 6:54 Aug 23 (4)

Singapore. good in-depth critical type of thinking NT - Lh 6:19 Aug 26 (0)
My 10yo is using a beginning high school biology text - Laura in China 4:41 Aug 25 (0)
I rather like Singapore... - erica 8:22 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks, I sent that on. I didn't even know Singapore had a science program! nt - dangermom 21:00 Aug 23 (0)

?'s about Lies in Literature? - Nita 20:02 Aug 21 (4)

Reminds me of the question... would you lie IF - Lisa in VA 10:45 Aug 24 (0)
Hmm.. I teach my children that little white lies are okay. - Night Elf 18:32 Aug 23 (1)
- Pink Velour Jumpsuit -- EGADS alright... sounds like you should take your mom on a shopping trip - Lisa in VA 10:47 Aug 24 (0)
When we come across one... - erica 7:47 Aug 22 (0)

Rightstart vs Singapore - AlgebraicHeather 19:51 Aug 21 (7)

Re: Rightstart vs Singapore - Reya 21:02 Sep 2 (0)
I have only used Singapore. I love this program. - Testimony 11:57 Aug 24 (0)
Re: Rightstart vs Singapore - AlgebraicHeather 12:27 Aug 23 (1)
- I just want to say that I am more and more impressed... - snickelfritz 13:27 Aug 23 (0)
I know I answered you on the HSR board... - snickelfritz 10:47 Aug 23 (0)
We've done both. - nmoira 10:04 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Rightstart vs Singapore--I've used both - Closeacademy 7:52 Aug 23 (0)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Cleo Qc 17:00 Aug 21 (7)

I really liked this book, but Grandma is probably off base... - Betty 14:49 Aug 29 (0)
Oh, please, Cleo. You know if your son were that boy... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 22:12 Aug 25 (2)
- You know.. this is getting weird - Cleo Qc 14:07 Aug 26 (1)
  - Oh, I completely get it. When I look back on things that ds did that I didn't catch, I shudder. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 22:11 Aug 31 (0)
I wouldn't sweat it too much, Cleo... - Kalah 21:15 Aug 21 (2)
- You're absolutely right, Kalah - Cleo Qc 10:55 Aug 22 (1)
  - I remember being like that myself. But no one knew about it... - Kimber 14:40 Aug 22 (0)

What to do when child "gets" everything before you can teach it... - Donna 14:57 Aug 21 (9)

I just accelerate. I have a 5yo doing Saxon 2 and an 8yo in Saxon 76. - Old Dominion Heather 10:48 Aug 27 (0)
We did Singapore fast... - erica 17:17 Aug 21 (5)
- We do only a little of the Primary Math Workbook, favoring CWP and the Intensive Practice workbooks (m) - nmoira 18:15 Aug 21 (4)
  - Similar... - erica 7:45 Aug 22 (0)
  - I haven't seen the Intensive Practice books. Do you know how they compare to Know Your Maths? nt - lovemykids 5:31 Aug 22 (1)
    - There are sample problems on the Singaporemath.com website. (nt) - nmoira 7:40 Aug 22 (0)
  - Oooh, yes. What she said. (nt) - buddhabelly 18:46 Aug 21 (0)
Have you explored EPGY? It's pricey, but been worth it for us for similar reasons... - Kay in Cal 15:51 Aug 21 (1)
- Forgot to say... financial aid is easy to apply for and they are very generous. nt - Kay in Cal 15:52 Aug 21 (0)

I think I mentioned doing a fiction writing class for kids a couple of months back. - Reya 9:10 Aug 21 (0)

Time magazine article about gifted kids (PiCO posted on general board)... - Kay in Cal 7:45 Aug 21 (19)

Re: Time magazine article about gifted kids (PiCO posted on general board)... - Athanasios 5:39 Sep 27 (0)
Re: Time magazine article about gifted kids (PiCO posted on general board)... - Grigoris 2:15 Sep 27 (0)
Re: Time magazine article about gifted kids (PiCO posted on general board)... - Markos 12:47 Sep 26 (0)
Five is awfully young to expect graciousness... - Pam in CT 15:04 Aug 30 (0)
he's got to say something in reply, so why not help him think of some rote responses? - katilac 19:15 Aug 22 (0)
Also coming in late on this... - PamJH 18:20 Aug 22 (1)
- Why not send her to community college? - Jenny in Florida 13:26 Aug 27 (0)
Coming in late, but a thought or two - Karin 14:20 Aug 22 (0)
Help him ponder his motives.... - Rebecca in VA 19:07 Aug 21 (1)
- Yeah, I do think he does it to get a rise out of me... - Kay in Cal 19:59 Aug 21 (0)
Opposite problem... - erica 17:51 Aug 21 (1)
- Isn't it nice to know that your struggle may be a gift from some perspective? - Kay in Cal 20:01 Aug 21 (0)
I can relate to what you said about people - Ann in KY 12:43 Aug 21 (1)
- Absolutely, it's those "don't you"s that get me too... how do you answer that? Ugh. We haven't talked about just saying "thank you", and moving on... good idea. Nt - Kay in Cal 20:02 Aug 21 (0)
My 2 cents worth.... - Kalah 11:54 Aug 21 (1)
- I think you are right, part of the awkwardness is that it's intellectual talent that is drawing attention... - Kay in Cal 20:03 Aug 21 (0)
Hi, Kay. (m) - buddhabelly 10:35 Aug 21 (2)
- Thanks so much! That is great advice... - Kay in Cal 12:53 Aug 21 (0)
- I think you did pretty well.. (m) - angela in ohio 12:40 Aug 21 (0)

Any fantasy (or Sci fi) book recommendations? (m) - JeanM 18:18 Aug 20 (12)

Re: Any fantasy (or Sci fi) book recommendations? (m) - Reya 18:25 Aug 21 (3)
- I'm wondering if they are too scary or not? (m) - JeanM 17:56 Aug 22 (2)
  - Yes, I've read it recently! - Reya 1:43 Aug 24 (1)
    - Thanks, that is really helpful! (nt) - JeanM 6:01 Aug 25 (0)
some ideas - Ann in KY 12:56 Aug 21 (2)
- I have the same trouble with not being sure what is appropriate (m) - JeanM 17:51 Aug 22 (1)
  - you know on Tolkein - Ann in KY 10:43 Aug 23 (0)
My son (and I) really enjoyed "The Time Bike" by Jane Langton. (m) - buddhabelly 10:25 Aug 21 (1)
- Wow how cool. I may have to read it for myself (nt) - JeanM 17:47 Aug 22 (0)
Also... - dangermom 20:35 Aug 20 (1)
- Thanks, I didn't know of most of these. I'll have to find them (m) - JeanM 20:41 Aug 22 (0)
You might like... - dangermom 19:02 Aug 20 (0)

Shakespeare for 8 yo? - JeanM 11:16 Aug 18 (11)

Thanks everyone, we'll keep pursuing Shakespeare (nt) - JeanM 18:09 Aug 20 (0)
You might give the comedies a try. (m) - Kalah 7:46 Aug 19 (0)
My now 7 yo likes Midsummer Night's Dream and Taming of the Shrew. - KarenNC 16:26 Aug 18 (0)
I'm partial to Branagh... - erica 11:48 Aug 18 (5)
- Two thumbs WAY UP to Branagh & Zefferelli - Mrs Ives 3:19 Aug 20 (0)
- Two thumbs WAY UP to Branagh & Zefferelli - Mrs Ives 3:19 Aug 20 (0)
- My 5 year LOVES Much Ado and will watch it repeatedly if allowed. He also likes Hamlet...though not all the way through at one sitting. nt - Kay in Cal 8:16 Aug 19 (0)
- Just a warning - Laura in China 5:17 Aug 19 (0)
- Your plan sounds good... - JeanM 12:18 Aug 18 (0)
I can't imagine why you'd stop reading if he's enjoying it! - Jenny in Florida 11:44 Aug 18 (1)
- Re: I can't imagine why you'd stop reading if he's enjoying it! - JeanM 12:14 Aug 18 (0)

Writing for an 8 yob? I know I read something here... - JeanM 11:07 Aug 18 (11)

Don't think it was me - CLeo Qc 17:27 Aug 21 (1)
- Oops, sorry Cleo. Maybe the swimming thing would help my ds too (nt) - JeanM 17:42 Aug 22 (0)
A few questions for you both (m) - JeanM 18:14 Aug 20 (6)
- Hmmm, this is a hard one (m)it. - JeanM 17:44 Aug 22 (0)
- Hmmm, this is a hard one (m)it. - JeanM 17:44 Aug 22 (1)
  - Sorry for the double post - JeanM 17:46 Aug 22 (0)
- I just chucked him in the deep end... lol - erica 17:22 Aug 21 (0)
- We found a 3rd party to be helpful - Ruth in Canada 7:25 Aug 21 (0)
- With quickwrites, I think I started by requiring one a week, then building up to daily - Laura in China 18:47 Aug 20 (0)
We did a ton of copywork... - erica 7:55 Aug 19 (0)
Calvin has fine motor skills problems - Laura in China 5:19 Aug 19 (0)

Little overwhelmed here - Sabrena 8:23 Aug 18 (8)

have you tried books on tape? - Frances 23:15 Aug 20 (0)
Are you sure you don't have my son? (got a bit long...) - Kalajh 7:36 Aug 19 (3)
- Re: Are you sure you don't have my son? (got a bit long...) - Jill_in_ND 12:05 Sep 7 (0)
- Re: Are you sure you don't have my son? (got a bit long...) - Sabrena 9:23 Aug 19 (1)
  - You're very welcome. It's been a long week here so to clarify I don't have a virtual library I meant I have so many books it could be a library. LOL I'm getting some sleep now. :o) nt - Kalah 20:03 Aug 19 (0)
Not an answer, but DD1 ate up the Fritz and Chesster computer games at that age. (nt) - nmoira 9:05 Aug 18 (0)
After reading the list of things she wants to learn I have one question... - Mrs Ives 8:46 Aug 18 (1)
- Re: After reading the list of things she wants to learn I have one question... - Sabrena 9:43 Aug 18 (0)

Grade Performance - Eli 6:03 Aug 18 (1)

Two things... - erica 8:00 Aug 18 (0)

Grade Performance - Eli 6:03 Aug 18 (0)

Stuff just isn't taking as long as I expected. - Reya 3:04 Aug 18 (6)

Hehehe. - Reya 10:39 Aug 19 (0)
When my kids don't lollygag, this is how it goes for us (m) - Karin 15:30 Aug 18 (0)
This is so refreshing to hear! For years we have been in the same boat but I'm never comfortable talking about it! - MaryM 10:07 Aug 18 (0)
Welcome to my world! ROTFLOL!! - erica 8:12 Aug 18 (0)
And I thought it was just us! :o) (m) - Kalah 7:54 Aug 18 (0)
That's how my 14yo ended up in college! - Mrs Ives 7:35 Aug 18 (0)

RS4K Chem Pre-level 1--how long did this take you??? - Reya 2:48 Aug 18 (0)

content of Eragon - Peggy 19:12 Aug 17 (4)

thanks for the help - Peggy 8:59 Aug 18 (0)
Eragon doesn't have any of the dark aspects found in HP, so no problem. - Mrs Ives 7:52 Aug 18 (0)
We read Eragon out loud..... - Kalah 7:44 Aug 18 (0)
If he's read HP, he should be okay with Eragon. There is - Montana Mom 20:09 Aug 17 (0)

Reya--Now that you're back...about RightStart (m) - EKS 19:04 Aug 16 (1)

Yay! *g* - Reya 2:43 Aug 18 (0)

Speed reading- is this typical for a gifted child? - Julianne in VA 16:52 Aug 16 (2)

Re: Speed Reading- is this typical for a Gifted Child? - George 22:13 Aug 24 (0)
I don't know it it's typical of most gifted kids, but it's certainly very common - katilac 17:35 Aug 16 (0)

Writing for a verbally gifted 6th grader advice needed. - Mabelen 12:06 Aug 16 (2)

I'm in a similar position and am looking at using either - saw 13:38 Aug 16 (1)
- I am afraid I have no opinions on either program. - Mabelen 21:08 Aug 16 (0)

BACK! And I've started a hsing blog. - Reya 8:38 Aug 16 (2)

What is FSI overlearning? nm - Nan in Mass 9:39 Sep 6 (0)
A LINK would be helpful, wouldn't it?. - Reya 8:40 Aug 16 (0)

Cross-post: Best author for a 10 year old (as far as content, not reading level): Paton, Dinesen, Stanley, or Livingstone.... - Melissa B 19:29 Aug 15 (2)

I was thinking that someone... - Old Dominion Heather 19:41 Aug 15 (1)
- I loved the Flame Trees of Thika - Ann in KY 10:14 Aug 16 (0)

Need a book recommendation for my niece who has a gifted child (m) - junglemom 12:18 Aug 15 (3)

Thanks, ladies. I'm forwarding these to my niece. (nt) - junglemom 19:42 Aug 19 (0)
Re: Need a book recommendation for my niece who has a gifted child (m) - secrlt 19:41 Aug 18 (0)
Here are a few (m) - nmoira 12:29 Aug 15 (0)

Book suggestions needed. - Ann in KY 11:13 Aug 15 (5)

If she wants more illustrations... - JeanM 10:57 Aug 18 (0)
Re: Book suggestions needed. - Jenny Kalfut 12:20 Aug 16 (1)
- I love Ursula LeGuin and I've never read these books. Thanks. - Ann in KY 14:23 Aug 17 (0)
My Father's Dragon would probably fit the bill (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 16:15 Aug 15 (0)
A to Z mysteries, Jon the Unlucky, the Non-Fiction companions from Mary Pope Osbourne's Magic Treehouse. - Testimony 16:15 Aug 15 (0)

Gifted 7 yr old - considering homeschool - any suggestions - Eli 14:43 Aug 14 (4)

We're accelerated K12 users. - Lisa in VA 16:17 Aug 17 (0)
Sounds like homeschooling could be a great choice... - erica 21:05 Aug 14 (0)
Re: Gifted 7 yr old - considering homeschool - any suggestions - Linda in CA 20:06 Aug 14 (0)
Re: Gifted 7 yr old - considering homeschool - any suggestions - Karin 18:42 Aug 14 (0)

Persuade me or dissuade me: Lingua Angelica,,, - KarenDV 9:14 Aug 14 (2)

Funny you should write this. - Testimony 11:43 Aug 14 (0)
ETA he's already going to be doing Latina Chr. I (nt) - KarenDV 9:15 Aug 14 (0)

Now I'm nervous... - Lisa in VA 6:33 Aug 14 (0)

Need quotes to encourage my perfectionist. - lovemykids 22:08 Aug 13 (9)

Re: Need quotes to encourage my perfectionist. - Alice 21:24 Aug 20 (1)
- These are wonderful! Thank you!!!!!!! nt - lovemykids 12:28 Aug 24 (0)
Thank you all for these ideas! nt - lovemykids 13:42 Aug 16 (0)
A story..... - erica 21:20 Aug 14 (0)
Not from someone famous, but from the mouth of... - kakimom 19:08 Aug 14 (0)
Here's one - Karin 18:41 Aug 14 (0)
Not quite what you're asking for, but... - nmoira 8:29 Aug 14 (1)
- I'm only about 40 pages into this, and I can tell this book is going to help us! Thanks for the recommendation! nt - lovemykids 12:29 Aug 24 (0)
We just talked about this yesterday.... - Kalah 7:54 Aug 14 (0)

Need help with an 8 yo high achiever - CLS 19:45 Aug 13 (12)

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development (DIT) has a program for young scholars. (more...) - Mom of 3 in Texas 13:36 Aug 14 (0)
Have you checked yahoo groups for your area? - Kalah 8:00 Aug 14 (0)
There's TAGMAX (m, link inside) - nmoira 21:46 Aug 13 (8)
- TAGMAX was my lifeline when my kids were younger. - Jenny in Florida 4:57 Aug 14 (7)
  - Funny, our state list is so debate oriented, TAGMAX seems mild to me.(m) - nmoira 8:24 Aug 14 (0)
  - Thank you..wondering, have you ever thought of enrolling your gifted child(m) - CLS 5:29 Aug 14 (5)
    - Not really. - Jenny in Florida 10:13 Aug 14 (0)
    - No. (m) - nmoira 8:20 Aug 14 (3)
      - Thank you for sharing your stories with me, and here is mine - CLS 20:22 Aug 14 (2)
        
        "Where do you go from there?" - Jenny in Florida 7:14 Aug 15 (0)
        
        Re: college - nmoira 7:10 Aug 15 (0)
Edited to add; Not sure if I belong here but(m) - CLS 19:51 Aug 13 (0)

My kids are thriving but I am WORN OUT.... - Donna T. 15:27 Aug 13 (5)

I would concentrate on getting his reading going - Laura in China 19:15 Aug 13 (4)
- This was exactly my reaction! nt - Reya 7:55 Aug 16 (0)
- Thanks, Laura! - Donna T. 5:37 Aug 14 (2)
  - Re: Thanks, Laura! - Rebecca 19:33 Aug 14 (1)
    - It sounds like "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" :) nt - Eleanor 10:48 Aug 15 (0)

Hello, I am new to this board and I wanted to know if I should be here. - Testimony 12:22 Aug 12 (8)

If you are asking the question, you probably do belong here... - Debra in CO 20:26 Aug 12 (0)
You should if you feel like it... - Cleo Qc 16:34 Aug 12 (6)
- OK, I have a question. I would like for my son to read a Wrinkle in Time. - Testimony 3:32 Aug 13 (5)
  - My dd's opinion (age 8) - Donelda 19:17 Aug 18 (0)
  - Calvin found it a bit disturbing at eight (sensitive child) (nt) - Laura in China 19:12 Aug 13 (0)
  - My son read it at age 8 - Cleo Qc 4:33 Aug 13 (0)
  - A Wrinkle in Time is okay.. & welcome to the board! - Mrs Ives 4:19 Aug 13 (1)
    - forgive my grammar & spelling errors, I'm in a bit of a rush today. (nt) - Mrs Ives 4:22 Aug 13 (0)

Have you done "block" schedule for elementary?.... - Nita 15:39 Aug 11 (5)

Only for science, health, and history. - Reya 8:00 Aug 16 (0)
Languages daily. Math, Piano, Violin, Latin, Greek, Vocab - Lh 12:52 Aug 13 (0)
I could see doing it for *certain* subjects (like history or science), but not for math (even conceptual math -- maybe math games though) or foreign language. nt - abbeyej 7:00 Aug 13 (0)
Oh. no. - Stephanie Z 21:13 Aug 12 (0)
We haven't tried this for the following reasons - Karin 10:23 Aug 12 (0)

Science self-learning online - Amy 7:12 Aug 9 (6)

Here is a site with lots of free programs for gifted students - Pamela 5:09 Aug 10 (0)
University of Missouri? - Arch At Home 2:16 Aug 10 (0)
Thinkwell is a combo of cds and online for exercises. It is closer to college level though than 9-10th. nt - MaryM 12:22 Aug 9 (0)
Oh I was thinking he was 7 years old. 7th grade. Is Thinkwell online? I don't know. We do Apologia -- but it has a computer CD - Lh 12:15 Aug 9 (0)
? http://time4learning.com/ - Lh 11:31 Aug 9 (1)
- Re: ? http://time4learning.com/ - Amy 11:59 Aug 9 (0)

Math ideas for 3yo about to complete Singapore EB-1B (m) - Laurie in VA 17:19 Aug 6 (19)

TY all *so* much! I forgot that I had a post over here and truly appreciate all of the wonderful answers. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 12:37 Aug 16 (0)
RightStart math! - Reya 8:02 Aug 16 (0)
If you want another workbook, look into Developing the Early Learner and Handwriting without Tears - Kristy in CA 8:39 Aug 11 (0)
Re: Math ideas for 3yo about to complete Singapore EB-1B (m) - Sabrena 13:45 Aug 10 (0)
What's that wall thing of which you speak? [grin] - Mrs Ives 11:45 Aug 8 (0)
I'm the oddball who would just wait on the bookwork (whew, this got long) - katilac 13:24 Aug 7 (5)
- We started doing EPGY this year, which obviously requires no writing... - Kay in Cal 7:59 Aug 8 (2)
  - like I said, I'm definitely aware that it's the minority opinion on this board, and I know that SOME kids benefit from accomodations - katilac 11:18 Aug 8 (1)
    - that was garbled - - I meant to say that the programs we use include similar problems, including Saxon /nft - katilac 11:20 Aug 8 (0)
- I think it's an important point - Laura in China 18:46 Aug 7 (1)
  - Re: I think it's an important point - katilac 11:41 Aug 8 (0)
I agree with the posts below. (m) - Kalah 8:45 Aug 7 (0)
DS was that age doing EB.... - erica 18:05 Aug 6 (0)
I wrote for Calvin until about Primary Maths 2B! I'd keep on scribing - Laura in China 18:02 Aug 6 (5)
- Ms ds 3.5 is working on 1B - AlgebraicHeather 20:26 Aug 6 (4)
  - Re: Ms ds 3.5 is working on 1B - captuhura 6:00 Aug 7 (3)
    - Re: Ms ds 3.5 is working on 1B - algebraicheather 20:22 Aug 7 (2)
      - Re: Ms ds 3.5 is working on 1B - captuhura 18:57 Aug 8 (1)
        
        OH WAIT! I read Primary Math 1B...just saw it's EB 1B - captuhura 18:17 Aug 10 (0)

Has anyone used any of the gifted curriculum from the College of William and Mary? - Laura in CA 14:37 Aug 6 (4)

Re: The gifted curriculum from the College of William and Mary? - cm 13:55 Aug 8 (0)
Forgot to mention this is for elementary grades (if it was unclear) (nt) - Laura in CA 18:44 Aug 6 (0)
Laura - we are waiting to hear from them as I post. (m) - Laurie in VA 17:21 Aug 6 (1)
- Laurie please let us know when you learn more. - TaraHen 18:06 Aug 6 (0)

First day back at school and..... - Kalah 12:31 Aug 6 (10)

"Oh, good, . . that means it's good thing to work on. . . - Lh 7:32 Aug 11 (0)
mean mom here - - I don't allow them to say that - katilac 13:39 Aug 7 (4)
- Oh, I agree. Negativity isn't an alternative to hard work! Thanks for your thoughts. nt. - Kalah 8:56 Aug 8 (3)
  - I had to be mean just today, as my 2nd grader whined that her 4th grade sister finished Latin more quickly than she did! it's not faaiiiiiiiiir . . . . /nft - katilac 11:43 Aug 8 (2)
    - Heehee. It must be something in the air. I heard, "It's not faaiiirrrr that I have to write out my equations when I can do them in my head! It's just not faaaiiiirrrr!" I guess I'm joining the mean mommie club! nt - Kalah 12:19 Aug 8 (1)
      - "It's not about the answer; it's about writing the steps." - Lh 7:36 Aug 11 (0)
Thanks for the input ladies, today will go better. It will; it will; it will! :o) (nt) - Kalah 8:38 Aug 7 (0)
I pulled out 'The Little Engine That Could' - Laura in China 17:57 Aug 6 (0)
It's probably that icky perfectionistic thing. - Jenny in Florida 16:44 Aug 6 (1)
- I'm more apt to agree with the student. - Lh 7:40 Aug 11 (0)

Literature curriculum question, could you give your recommendation? - Mom of 3 22:03 Aug 3 (5)

Check out Junior Great Books - Danielle 11:34 Aug 7 (0)
Thank you for your suggestions & advice. I am encouraged to get started and since we read A LOT, I think I will probably use all the ideas at different times! Thank you, again! - Mom of 3 13:27 Aug 6 (0)
You might check out other Hewitt offerings... - erica 8:18 Aug 6 (0)
Galore Park - Laura in China 19:19 Aug 4 (0)
Check out Teaching the Classics (m) - Carrie 6:01 Aug 4 (0)

Testing (WISCIV) question -- discrepancy in scores? - saw 13:30 Jul 31 (14)

Thanks all! I'll stop freaking out now. nt - saw 21:59 Aug 4 (0)
Late answer, but dd had a huge spread that has actually lessened over the years (really long, sorry)... - Ailaena 23:35 Aug 1 (1)
- Lol! I think they would have VERY serious concerns about my volleyball skills, and I have a Master's degree... perhaps I need remedial Volleyball? Volleyball intervention? A special program for volleyball challenged adults? nt - Kay in Cal 11:36 Aug 4 (0)
It certainly can indicate a strength in one area - Laura in China 20:12 Jul 31 (0)
That *exact same thing* happened here! - Rebecca in VA 18:32 Jul 31 (4)
- More scatter: Her working memory score was dead average... - Rebecca in VA 18:57 Jul 31 (3)
  - May I ask what you did to identify the learning disability - saw 20:14 Jul 31 (2)
    - Here are the tests she was given.... - Rebecca in VA 3:40 Aug 1 (0)
    - We had testing for LD - Laura in China 22:23 Jul 31 (0)
WOW! - Jenne in AZ 15:43 Jul 31 (4)
- It's the sum of the subtests that I mean ... - saw 20:03 Jul 31 (3)
  - Oh, I get it... - Jenne in AZ 20:12 Jul 31 (2)
    - If I remember, didn't - saw 20:17 Jul 31 (1)
      - Yep - Jenne in AZ 6:51 Aug 1 (0)

LATE response regarding Descartes Cove Q below - Sydney in NJ 19:54 Jul 30 (2)

Thanks for the info! Did you get the solutions manual? Looks good! - Anne/PA 5:11 Jul 31 (1)
- Re: Thanks for the info! Did you get the solutions manual? Looks good! - Sydney in NJ 13:58 Jul 31 (0)

Thanks for your response below, Karen (in CA)...(m) - Kalah 14:02 Jul 30 (0)

High School math early...what to do.... - Sara C. 7:38 Jul 30 (18)

Have you thought of sending him to a junior college in Highschool for dual credit?nm - AlgebraicHeather 20:29 Aug 6 (0)
We just give credit for what is done in high school. I figure - Pamela 13:19 Aug 3 (0)
Where we live, the ps kids who take Algebra in middle school receive high school credit for it. (nt) - Kimandtheboys 9:30 Aug 1 (2)
- And California's goal is to have all students take Algebra by eighth grade, so it definitely wouldn't be for highschool credit here. nt - Kristy in CA 8:44 Aug 11 (1)
  - Well, it is for high school credit acutally - Lh 14:00 Aug 13 (0)
7th gr alg-1 is typical around here . In the PS districts. He's not really ahead. NT - Lh 7:11 Aug 1 (0)
Re: High School math early...what to do.... - Stephanie Z 18:20 Jul 31 (0)
If you end up wanting the credit to hit during the high school years, have the student do the material self-study (meaning not as an official class) - Lh 13:07 Jul 31 (0)
our PS assigns a high sch credit for Alg-1 regardless of age. It goes on the High Sch transcript. NT - Lh 11:14 Jul 31 (0)
No one "right" answer. - Jenny in Florida 10:51 Jul 30 (3)
- Another same here (m) - Debra in CO 21:20 Jul 31 (0)
- Same here (m) - EKS 15:51 Jul 30 (0)
- This is what we're doing too... - erica 14:27 Jul 30 (0)
Honestly, I don't believe it is a problem! - Anne/PA 10:27 Jul 30 (3)
- Re: Honestly, I don't believe it is a problem! - Sara C. 10:54 Jul 30 (2)
  - I have a question along these lines about SATs? - Donna 5:52 Jul 31 (1)
    - My son took the SAT with only a semester of Geometry.. - Betty 5:18 Aug 1 (0)
you might post this on the high school board, too. nt - Hoggirl 9:09 Jul 30 (0)

Latin suggestions - Peggy 9:10 Jul 28 (25)

If you are just going to do roots he can do much more than one a week - Christina in OR 15:32 Jul 29 (0)
Minimus?? - Peggy 19:55 Jul 28 (8)
- DD1 loved Minimus, loathed Secundus, and is now thriving with Lively Latin (m) - nmoira 10:34 Jul 29 (4)
  - We liked Minimus, didn't like Secundus and moved on to Latin Prep - Laura in China 20:47 Jul 29 (3)
    - Is that Calvin age nine or Hobbes age nine? - Arch At Home 7:54 Jul 31 (1)
      - Sorry, not very clear - Laura in China 20:18 Jul 31 (0)
    - Sorry - that should have been similar to nmoira's experience (nt) - Laura in China 20:48 Jul 29 (0)
- We liked Minimus here. - Kalah 7:31 Jul 29 (0)
- Minimus is fun. - Cleo Qc 5:42 Jul 29 (0)
- Re: Minimus?? - St. Claire 5:21 Jul 29 (0)
I don't know Latin, so what we're doing - Karin 18:54 Jul 28 (0)
First, what are your goals? - Cleo Qc 13:03 Jul 28 (13)

This is my first time visiting here, although I'm a reg on K-8 and visit Gen. sometimes! (more) - MamaPapa 6:59 Jul 27 (10)

At this age: less than 2hrs/day structured learning at ability level - Mrs Ives 3:18 Jul 29 (0)
Mine doesn't work to his potential. He'd rather just play, play, play - Lh 9:35 Jul 28 (0)
I don't make them work longer hours, just offer them work at their level - Laura in China - no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 4:38 Jul 28 (0)
Welcome! You'll find stuff here, but also on the older AL boards, too - Karin 8:16 Jul 27 (1)
- Yes, I've been combing through the old boards-some amazing kids (and moms!) and great info here-just like all the WTM boards! nt - MamaPapa 10:51 Jul 27 (0)
Welcome! This is a nice place to lurk, and even to occasionally post! :) - Debra in CO 7:13 Jul 27 (1)
- I know what you mean-we spend a lot of time on school stuff and it's hard for people to understand sometimes, I think! nt - MamaPapa 10:54 Jul 27 (0)
BTW, I would not qualify my children as highly gifted or anything, just "ahead of the curve." nt - MamaPapa 7:06 Jul 27 (2)
- Same for me - Cleo Qc 7:53 Jul 27 (1)
  - Yes, I found an illuminating thread on an old AL board about "accelerated" vs. "gifted." nt - MamaPapa 10:55 Jul 27 (0)

Stamp collecting anyone? - Kalah 21:39 Jul 26 (7)

Re: Stamp collecting anyone? - Pamela 17:28 Jul 31 (0)
We like organizing by themes. - Karen in CA 10:25 Jul 27 (2)
- What kind of albums do you use? (m) - Kalah 12:40 Jul 27 (1)
  - Regular 3-ring binders (m) - Karen in CA 21:50 Jul 29 (0)
My dad collects stamps - Karin 6:31 Jul 27 (2)
- Thanks, Karin. The APA website has a great section for kids if anyone else has a budding philatelist (is that right? ). nt - Kalah 12:42 Jul 27 (1)
  - That should be APS! nt - Kalah 6:48 Jul 28 (0)

anyone use Thinkwell, particularly College Algebra (Alg 2)... - Betty 17:08 Jul 24 (7)

Yes!! My eighth grader this past year did Thinkwell Intermediate Algebra... - Catherine 17:37 Jul 28 (0)
We love Thinkwell - Edward Burger is GREAT! - Mrs Ives 4:21 Jul 27 (0)
College Algebra course.... - Anne/PA 10:44 Jul 26 (3)
- thinkwell says their "College Algebra" equates to high school algebra 2. nt. - Betty 14:52 Jul 26 (0)
- Might be "Linear Algebra" which does come after Calculus....(nt) - MaryM 11:29 Jul 26 (1)
  - Oh! I guess that would make more sense... thanks for clarifying! nt - Anne/PA 11:46 Jul 26 (0)
Re: anyone use Thinkwell, particularly College Algebra (Alg 2)... - MaryM 11:44 Jul 25 (0)

Harpist! Looking for a great musical reward system- - Classic Mom 11:39 Jul 22 (5)

A gorgeous recital dress! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 6:49 Jul 23 (0)
Thanks everyone! I think I will skip the rewards and go the concert route! I appreciate the advice-! - Classic Mom 5:20 Jul 23 (0)
Doesn't sound like there's any need for a reward (m) - Karin 18:47 Jul 22 (0)
At 13. . . Some rambling thoughts - Stephanie Z 18:15 Jul 22 (0)
I'd be cautious about implementing a reward system (m) - EKS 16:40 Jul 22 (0)

I'd need a concrete explanation for why 7 - (-5) = 7 + 5 - Cleo Qc 4:53 Jul 21 (15)

I love this stuff. I hope that this helps. - Testimony 12:27 Aug 12 (0)
Why two negatives equal a positive. A proof... - Myrtle 9:33 Jul 31 (0)
Calvin's book explained it as removing a debt - Laura in China 5:01 Jul 22 (3)
- See, I got confused when trying to use that explanation - Cleo Qc 9:57 Jul 22 (2)
  - You have a debt of $8. Someone else owes you $9. nt - Michele 10:18 Jul 22 (1)
    - Ah! Thank you! Nice phrasing... - Cleo Qc 17:23 Jul 22 (0)
Gelfand's has the very best description of negative numbers but - Karin 15:35 Jul 21 (0)
use a number line. . ' - Stephanie Z 11:47 Jul 21 (2)
- yes - - Re: use a number line. . ' - Lh 15:38 Jul 21 (1)
  - Although I know how the number line works... - Cleo Qc 19:13 Jul 21 (0)
Two negatives equal a positive. n t - Christina in OR 9:38 Jul 21 (2)
- That's the explanation that neither of us find satisfying. - Cleo Qc 9:53 Jul 21 (1)
  - I'll bet he'd enjoy Gelfand's. It tells you WHY. nt - Karin 15:35 Jul 21 (0)
I was taught to think "the opposite of" when I saw a negative sign... - Nan in Mass 8:08 Jul 21 (0)
Answering myself partially - Cleo Qc 4:57 Jul 21 (0)

We started school yesterday - Cleo Qc 6:06 Jul 20 (3)

That's great, I'm not sure I ever quit with A - Christina in OR 6:37 Jul 21 (0)
Hurray for happy kids! (more) - Kalah 8:13 Jul 20 (1)
- My kids are always happier - Karin 13:06 Jul 20 (0)

4 y.o. reading at 1st grade level - Melissa 14:07 Jul 19 (7)

What I'm doing w/ my 4 year old... - snickelfritz 12:12 Jul 21 (0)
two things to keep in mind - katilac 5:45 Jul 20 (0)
I let reading progress at whatever rate was natural to the child - Laura in China 5:34 Jul 20 (0)
Don't rush K. . . - Stephanie Z 19:01 Jul 19 (0)
If you are a Christian - Christina in OR 16:15 Jul 19 (1)
- I've been doing this with my 4yo boy, and it's a nice program-ties things together nicely and gently. nt - MamaPapa 6:43 Jul 27 (0)
Re: 4 y.o. reading at 1st grade level - LoudGirlsAcademy 14:17 Jul 19 (0)

Tips on dealing with uneven development please - Christina in OR 14:00 Jul 17 (7)

I originally chose TWTM because it assumed I had a first grader who could read but not write... - Nan in Mass 13:06 Jul 19 (0)
Finally went to OT for handwriting in grade 5-- - Ruth in Canada 6:36 Jul 18 (1)
- We switched my middle son to cursive in 2nd grade because printing just wasn't working for him... - Nan in Mass 13:14 Jul 19 (0)
Montessori had kids learning cursive in first grade... - JennW in SoCal 4:04 Jul 18 (0)
Re: Tips on dealing with uneven development please - Stephanie Z 19:52 Jul 17 (0)
My sons do a lot of dictating to me at this age - Laura in China 19:00 Jul 17 (0)
This sounds like my son....(m) - Kalah 14:21 Jul 17 (0)

science and math question - teresa 16:39 Jul 16 (0)

Additional Geometry work - Jason in NC 0:34 Jul 15 (4)

How about constructions? - Terri in NY 13:19 Jul 16 (0)
Not exactly geometry per se, but my kids love Tangrams. nt - Karin 11:44 Jul 15 (0)
Workbook Recommendation inside.... - Kalah 7:40 Jul 15 (0)
Have you looked at the RightStart geometry program? - abbeyej 6:23 Jul 15 (0)

As parents of gifted or accelerated children, what books have been beneficial for their self-esteem or self-understanding? - TanyaS (new to this board -- usu. on the general and special needs boards) 17:30 Jul 13 (3)

I find that my dd tends towards biographies about strong, intelligent, independent women... - Arch At Home 11:43 Jul 14 (0)
There is a great list in Some of My Best Friends are Books (m) - angela in ohio 18:56 Jul 13 (1)
- Thank you, Angela. That's exactly what I need! nt - TanyaS 5:37 Jul 14 (0)

Okay, a math question, any advice appreciated re: TT 7 vs. Chalkd. Basic Math(cross-post) - Anita in Ohio 3:28 Jul 12 (8)

have you considered a run of www.Aleks.com ? ? - Lh 17:13 Jul 13 (2)
- Thank you so much! I'll look into it. - Anita in Ohi 12:37 Jul 14 (1)
  - What did you think of Aleks ? ? - Lh 14:41 Jul 20 (0)
Anyone? - Anita in Ohio 6:49 Jul 13 (4)
- Thanks so much!!!! - Anita in Ohio 9:02 Jul 13 (0)
- Same here, I read but couldn't help with this specific question, however I can tell you how my dd works independently in math (m) - Karin 8:24 Jul 13 (1)
  - My other kids use Singapore and MUS, nt - Karin 8:25 Jul 13 (0)
- We use Singapore here and I have to work with him most of the time. I can't be of help this time. Sorry, Anita. I just didn't want you to think no one was listening. :o) (nt) - Kalah 7:50 Jul 13 (0)

I'm planning to start school in a month and would like ideas for scheduling...(m) - Kalah 9:29 Jul 9 (7)

Thanks ladies! (m...) - Kalah 8:36 Jul 10 (0)
I just alternate between children. While Huck is reading silently, have Tom work on his reading lesson with you (m) - Kimandtheboys 6:21 Jul 10 (0)
I give my 7 yo a packet of work each day... - Arch At Home 2:38 Jul 10 (0)
Could you stagger your day? - Laura in China 15:02 Jul 9 (1)
- yes, I think this is the way to go at such young ages - katilac 17:16 Jul 9 (0)
Bribes! - Karen in CA 14:30 Jul 9 (1)
- Yes to the checklist... - Terri in NY 19:13 Jul 9 (0)

When can you start diagramming sentences? nt. - Julie in Monterey 22:55 Jul 7 (7)

Re: When can you start diagramming sentences? nt. - Tara from FL 19:00 Aug 1 (0)
Classical Writing starts in level Aesop B; we will be doing this in a month or so, ds is 9 n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 8:04 Jul 12 (0)
As soon as they can pick out the simple subject and simple predicate of a sentence. (m) - angela in ohio 7:59 Jul 9 (0)
Re: When can you start diagramming sentences? nt. - erica 17:43 Jul 8 (0)
I'm pretty sure that Growing with Grammar starts simple diagramming in 3rd grade /nft - katilac 15:09 Jul 8 (1)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 8:35 Sep 23 (0)
We started with - Karin 14:46 Jul 8 (1)
- FLL for 1st/2nd doesn't do it at all. nt - KarenNC 7:48 Jul 9 (0)

University of Chicago Mathematics - genie 15:42 Jul 7 (13)

I have volume one of 6th grade. You can have it for the cost of postage if you want it. - Cathy in IL 20:54 Jul 15 (1)
- thanks so much...... - genie 19:02 Jul 16 (0)
Had it in ps and hated it. It's what convinced me to homeschool. - KPM 19:20 Jul 11 (2)
- Unless I'm missing something - these reviews are about the K-6 program... - Debra in CO 10:39 Jul 12 (1)
  - Thanks again - genie 14:32 Jul 12 (0)
I own most of the series, and actually have Transition Mathematics sitting by my computer right now... - Debra in CO 7:45 Jul 8 (5)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 14:49 Sep 14 (0)
- Hi Deborah...what did you decide? - genie 17:59 Jul 13 (2)
  - Well, ummm, I'm supposed to decide???? - Debra in CO 8:19 Jul 14 (1)
    - great info! - genie 16:13 Jul 15 (0)
- Re:mathematics. - genie 16:33 Jul 8 (0)
Re: University of Chicago Mathematics - Susanne in AZ 23:51 Jul 7 (0)
we had it in highschool - K&R's Mom 19:25 Jul 7 (0)
Welcome! Haven't used it myself, though. nt - Karin 18:20 Jul 7 (0)

Right Start: which level? - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (back from CA) 19:37 Jul 4 (10)

His deliciousbonus code fulltilt poker granite premeasures in the bushes. - full tilt poker gear 18:50 Sep 4 (0)
RightStart message board - Tara from FL 19:02 Aug 1 (0)
may I piggyback on this thread and ask a RS level question? - TaraHen 8:14 Jul 6 (3)
- Our experience - Ellen in Ft Lauderdale 10:15 Jul 6 (0)
- Re: may I piggyback on this thread and ask a RS level question? - captuhura 9:07 Jul 6 (1)
  - Thanks this helps a lot. nt - TaraHen 9:13 Jul 6 (0)
Thanks, everyone! I think we'll go with C. nt - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 17:25 Jul 5 (0)
Ooooooh, I'd hate for her to miss "C." It really does so much more with multiplication than just (m) - buddhabelly 14:48 Jul 5 (0)
Well, if it's just fact memorization... - TaraHen 9:41 Jul 5 (0)
If it was Rosine you spoke with, I'd trust her judgement and go with C. (nt) - nmoira 8:57 Jul 5 (0)

LLATL - TaraHen 5:57 Jul 4 (5)

Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 3:28 Sep 22 (0)
I did part of orange with a 9yo as ESL - Cleo Qc 6:12 Jul 8 (0)
off the question, but I responded to your other post nt - Karin 16:29 Jul 4 (1)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 21:53 Sep 14 (0)
Well, I use LLATL and have a couple comments... - Debra in CO 8:36 Jul 4 (2)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 3:23 Sep 13 (0)
- Thank you! nt - TaraHen 9:42 Jul 5 (0)

We're back... (long and rambling...) - TaraHen 20:08 Jul 3 (8)

We've always had this type of schedule - Ruth in Canada 6:44 Jul 6 (1)
- oh a notebook --good idea! - TaraHen 7:41 Jul 6 (0)
Welcome Back! A couple of ideas - Karin 16:28 Jul 4 (1)
- Re: Welcome Back! A couple of ideas - TaraHen 9:28 Jul 5 (0)
Thanks! - TaraHen 7:41 Jul 4 (0)
My husband and I both work part-time and stay-at-home part-time... - Arch At Home 6:45 Jul 4 (0)
Some LA ideas.... - erica 6:19 Jul 4 (1)
- Thanks, Erica! nt - TaraHen 14:32 Jul 4 (0)

Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - Ann in KY 12:00 Jul 3 (29)

Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 10:49 Sep 26 (0)
Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 7:17 Sep 23 (0)
Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 7:17 Sep 23 (0)
Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 0:21 Sep 23 (0)
Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 0:21 Sep 23 (0)
Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 5:59 Sep 13 (0)
a series we like... - K&R's Mom 19:28 Jul 7 (0)
Science and Your Body - TaraHen 19:11 Jul 3 (1)
- Thanks! I'll check it out. nt - Ann in KY 11:52 Jul 5 (0)
The new Well Trained Mind book suggests... - Jenne in AZ 12:11 Jul 3 (3)
- It look like that book is for Grade 3-5 - Ann in KY 12:27 Jul 3 (2)
  - WTM suggests it for first grade science... - Jenne in AZ 12:53 Jul 3 (1)
    - Thanks! m - Ann in KY 13:01 Jul 3 (0)

Does anybody have experience with Descartes' Cove? - Susanne in AZ 0:32 Jul 2 (4)

VERY LATE in responding .... Sorry! (m) - Sydney in NJ 19:53 Jul 30 (2)
- Just saw your post ... - Sydney in NJ 15:29 Aug 14 (0)
- Descartes Cove - Rene 0:44 Aug 4 (0)
I was hoping someone else would answer.... - erica 21:30 Jul 4 (0)

Thanks, everyone, for the math advice on what to do after Primary Math - Debra in CO 9:18 Jul 1 (0)

Little Georgia Brown...what are your thoughts? - Nita 12:41 Jun 29 (30)

Wouldn't test a 2-y-o, and I wouldn't talk to the press. - Reya 17:43 Aug 16 (0)
Chiming in way late (hey, I'm on vacation)... but I think this is really weird... - Kay in Cal 5:39 Jul 14 (0)
I didn't see anything all that strange in the parents' behavior.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 8:16 Jul 12 (0)
And in addition to what all of you have said, it seems to confuse some motor skills with intellectual ones. Nt - B 10:15 Jul 2 (9)
- Actually, there is a fair amount of research linking early motor development with intellectual giftedness. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:19 Jul 2 (8)
  - Yes and no - Laura in China 19:40 Jul 2 (7)
    - And who are just not particularly physical.... - erica 7:02 Jul 3 (4)
      - Well, kids are individuals, of course. Not all gifted kids share all characteristics, and there is no ONE characteristic that is definitive for all gifted children. - Jenny in Florida 10:52 Jul 3 (3)
        
        Well... - erica 8:07 Jul 4 (2)
        
        As you said, it's always possible to find a counter study . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:10 Jul 4 (1)
        
        That's a good reference - Laura in China 19:19 Jul 4 (0)
    - Sure, but the point is that early motor development "can" suggest giftedness. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 19:56 Jul 2 (1)
      - Ooops. I also meant to mention that neither of mine did anything physical startlingly early. Doesn't mean they aren't smart. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 19:58 Jul 2 (0)
IQ tests don't accurately measure ... - Betty 18:54 Jul 1 (1)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 0:00 Sep 25 (0)
The replies below the article amused me more, such as... (m) - Colleen in SEVA 19:14 Jun 30 (0)
What? No mention of knowing her letters? - Cleo QC 17:48 Jun 30 (1)
- Yes, what's with that? And how about her map reading skills, lol - Karin 11:28 Jul 1 (0)
Well, I can't imagine allowing the kind of media coverage they're doing. - Jenny in Florida 10:38 Jun 30 (0)
Well, I think there are some questionable things here but - Karin 8:52 Jun 30 (0)
leaving other considerations aside, I thought the examples given were pretty bizarre - - I don't know ANY little girls who can't tell the difference between pink and purple well before they attend school! - katilac 7:17 Jun 30 (4)
- Exposure has a lot to do with color recognition... - Lisa in VA 7:29 Jul 1 (2)
  - We had a weird color "thing" with DS... - erica 10:36 Jul 1 (1)
    - I've know adults who get colors on the Red/Orange/Yellow specturm wrong. - Ann in KY 12:33 Jul 5 (0)
- Yeah, the pink and purple thing was just *strange*! ??? nt - abbeyej 8:17 Jun 30 (1)
  - Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 10:49 Sep 26 (0)
I don't have a child in that league, but.... - Kayleen Todd 22:43 Jun 29 (2)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 4:55 Sep 24 (0)
- I think if I had 5 children and a group of intelligent adults offered to include my child in their intellectual activities, I'd go for it... - Nan in Mass 19:46 Jul 13 (0)
I wonder about the article... - erica 22:04 Jun 29 (1)
- Yes, those were my thoughts too... - abbeyej 7:17 Jun 30 (0)
I would never have a child tested at 2, or at any age without a very good reason. (m) - nmoira 18:36 Jun 29 (0)
Re: Little Georgia Brown...what are your thoughts? - Sabrena 18:30 Jun 29 (0)

their math skills are converging - Ivy 5:43 Jun 29 (9)

thanks for the advice--I've got a lot to think about! (nt) - Ivy 4:13 Jul 1 (0)
I'd keep them separate. . . - Stephanie Z 21:57 Jun 30 (0)
Not quite the same, but what we've done with speedy math progressing children - Karin 8:38 Jun 30 (0)
well, I'll play devil's advocate a little bit, and push for depth rather than speed - katilac 8:10 Jun 30 (1)
- here's the link to Living Math, plus I wanted to add - katilac 8:16 Jun 30 (0)
My older is very annoyed the younger (9&11,B&G) does her math (m) - coffee bean 17:29 Jun 29 (0)
Same thing is happening with my girls...m - Lyn NoCA 11:52 Jun 29 (1)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 5:59 Sep 13 (0)
Mine did this for this year, and I LOVE it (m) - angela in ohio 6:04 Jun 29 (1)
- Re: Mine did this for this year, and I LOVE it (m) - Ivy 6:14 Jun 29 (0)

their math skills are converging - Ivy 5:43 Jun 29 (0)

Can someone please enlighten me: is GLENN DOMAN method a quackery - Sally 19:16 Jun 28 (8)

As a "graduate" I can say - Alice 9:22 Sep 12 (0)
I think it worked for us. I think.... - CJbeach 11:42 Aug 26 (0)
...is GLENN DOMAN method a quackery? - George 20:08 Aug 24 (0)
Not one social scientific study indicates that any long-term benefits - Carol (mom of 3) 18:21 Jul 15 (0)
Glenn Doman's methods... - Betty 11:17 Jul 1 (0)
I don't think it's that simple... - abbeyej 6:40 Jun 29 (2)
- Agree m - Ann in KY 11:08 Jun 29 (1)
  - I tried it - Rebecca 15:48 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone tried Apologia Biology with 7th grader? (m) - Barb 16:04 Jun 26 (4)

If I had to do it again, I'd focus on an area other than HS requirements (m) - Cheri in MN 9:45 Jul 20 (0)
Re: Has anyone tried Apologia Biology with 7th grader? (m) - Nissi 4:40 Jun 27 (2)
- Thanks Nissi. What are you all doing for history? nt - Barb 13:22 Jun 27 (1)
  - Re: Thanks Nissi. What are you all doing for history? nt - Nissi 19:14 Jun 27 (0)

phonics - Tracie 11:28 Jun 26 (4)

Re: phonics - Tara from FL 19:14 Aug 1 (0)
We just carried on through ETC, finishing book 8 during first grade (nt) - Laura in China 18:18 Jun 26 (1)
- I forgot to say - we skipped book 4, as I thought it belaboured syllables (nt) - Laura in China 18:20 Jun 26 (0)
What we did... - erica 12:58 Jun 26 (0)

Visual-spatial learners and math facts - Michele in NC 9:44 Jun 26 (13)

Thanks for all of your advice! nt - Michele in NC 16:07 Jul 1 (0)
A friend told me that Pokemon cards were quite beneficial - KarenNC 10:33 Jun 28 (0)
What we do - Karin 14:11 Jun 27 (0)
I let my vls keep going and we are working on facts separately. nt - Christina in OR 16:44 Jun 26 (0)
I don't know that I'd hold him back over that... - erica 12:54 Jun 26 (2)
- Thank you...he's ready to move on... - Michele in NC 13:02 Jun 26 (1)
  - You don't have to stop working on them... - erica 13:11 Jun 26 (0)
RightStart card games (m) - EKS 11:30 Jun 26 (2)
- Is there a website for this? nt - Michele in NC 13:01 Jun 26 (3)
  - Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 10:49 Sep 26 (0)
  - Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 10:56 Sep 23 (0)
  - Link inside - EKS 18:51 Jun 26 (0)
Did he go through Alpha? - Cleo Qc 11:11 Jun 26 (3)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 16:54 Sep 21 (0)
- No.... - Michele in NC 13:00 Jun 26 (1)
  - Then go through Alpha - Cleo Qc 17:52 Jun 26 (0)

What to focus on? - hootandflutter 7:38 Jun 25 (9)

We unschooled for years... - JennW in SoCal 11:33 Jun 27 (1)
- I was unschooled. - hootandflutter 18:54 Jun 28 (0)
Re: What to focus on? - Stephanie Z 15:49 Jun 26 (1)
- thanks Stephanie nt - hootandflutter 18:46 Jun 28 (0)
I aim for a "low simmer"... - erica 8:17 Jun 26 (1)
- Re: I aim for a "low simmer"... - hootandflutter 13:24 Jun 26 (0)
It's hard - I use a bunch of techniques - Laura in China 18:49 Jun 25 (2)
- Thanks Laura. That really helps :) nt - hootandflutter 20:39 Jun 25 (1)
  - You're welcome (nt) - Laura in China 21:01 Jun 25 (0)

logic vs grammar stage language arts... - LJ 18:05 Jun 23 (1)

I answered you on the K8 board (nt) - Laura in China 19:31 Jun 23 (0)

Giving rewards? - Sabrena 6:54 Jun 23 (7)

I give tiny rewards consistently - Reya 8:25 Aug 16 (1)
- Additionally... - Reya 8:29 Aug 16 (0)
We do rewards for little, distasteful things... - Arch At Home 2:41 Jun 25 (0)
We use them sometimes.. - Julie in Monterey 22:42 Jun 24 (0)
It can work very well but - Closeacademy 11:25 Jun 23 (0)
Book suggestion (m) - EKS 10:18 Jun 23 (1)
- Re: Book suggestion (m) - Sabrena 16:21 Jun 23 (0)

Skipping a grade level in math? (m) - Darcy in FL 16:16 Jun 22 (11)

You can have him test-through, which is different from - LH 9:48 Jul 3 (0)
My thoughts.... - Donna 16:19 Jun 24 (0)
What I would do (m) - angela in ohio 19:05 Jun 22 (2)
- Wait...(m) - angela in ohio 20:16 Jun 22 (1)
  - Yes, we did Saxon 5/4 in 4th grade & were planning on 65 for 5th grade.nt - Darcy in FL 5:38 Jun 23 (0)
You have to be careful about standardised tests - Laura in China 18:39 Jun 22 (4)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 3:28 Sep 22 (0)
- I guess I need to learn how to interpet the testing results better :-)! (m) - Darcy in FL 5:32 Jun 23 (2)
  - You might like to reconsider the program too - Laura in China 6:10 Jun 23 (1)
    - This is a good point, and this is how we ended up with kids in different - Karin 12:30 Jun 23 (0)
A couple of suggestions - Karin 16:36 Jun 22 (1)
- Thanks, Karin! I think I'll go with the testing out (m) - Darcy inFL 5:27 Jun 23 (0)

Done with Gelfand's Algebra - Adrian 13:42 Jun 22 (4)

My son thanks you too! - Catherine 15:30 Jun 27 (0)
Thanks Adrian! nt - Mrs Ives 3:41 Jun 24 (0)
Cool!! nt - erica 20:12 Jun 22 (0)
Thanks! nt - Karin 16:29 Jun 22 (0)

EPGY classes; what is your opinion of them? - Sheila in Oregon 16:46 Jun 21 (2)

Can't comment on EPGY, but can comment on CTY, the hopkins program similar to EPGY. - Catherine 15:37 Jun 27 (1)
- Thank you, I appreciate your help (nt) - Sheila in Oregon 16:14 Jun 28 (0)

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Things I'd personally change... - Reya 12:28 Jun 25 (2)
- Re: Things I'd personally change... - Nita 10:41 Jun 28 (1)
  - Sorry I disappeared! - Reya 9:02 Aug 16 (0)
too much? or OK? - Stephanie Z 5:25 Jun 22 (0)
Re: appropriate amount of work?? - erica 18:17 Jun 21 (0)
Thanks everyone and...(m) - Nita 15:04 Jun 21 (2)
- FYI: The Singapore CD-ROMS don't drill math facts (m) - nmoira 0:46 Jun 22 (1)
  - Re: FYI: The Singapore CD-ROMS don't drill math facts (m) - Nita 12:15 Jun 22 (0)
For most second graders, that would be too much, however - Karin 12:04 Jun 21 (0)
Echoing others here with a 2nd grader...(m) - Kalah in Vegas 11:25 Jun 21 (1)
- Love the name of your little one - Tara from FL 19:23 Aug 1 (0)
It does "sound" like a lot to me... but it really depends on your child and you... - Lisa in VA 6:49 Jun 21 (0)
It depends (m) - angela in ohio 4:36 Jun 21 (0)
It looks a fair bit longer than what we do - Laura in China 2:22 Jun 21 (1)
- This is our curriculum, in case you are interested - Laura in China 3:01 Jun 21 (0)
gee, I don't know.... - dangermom 22:55 Jun 20 (0)

Thinking of changing my board name, and since I've been on this board the longest (m) - Karin 12:59 Jun 20 (10)

Honestly, I think you should keep your present board-name - Osmosis Mom 5:08 Jun 22 (5)
- LOL, you're stalking me? You have a good point (m) - Karin 9:45 Jun 22 (4)
  - Well, you know, my kids tend to absorb by osmosis so it was an easy one - Osmosis Mom 10:43 Jun 22 (3)
    - Okay, this makes sense because - Karin 11:57 Jun 22 (2)
      - Mom by osmosis, that is funny!!!! I think board names for kids - Osmosis Mom 12:13 Jun 22 (1)
        
        That's because you have more. Having 3 makes it easier to keep them straight. And I'm glad to know someone follows my posts. nt - Karin 16:30 Jun 22 (0)
Wooh! Speedy Gonzales was great! - cleo Qc 16:00 Jun 21 (0)
What about using "SmilingG" or "SmilingGee" or just "Smiling" - Ann in KY 9:40 Jun 21 (1)
- LOL, a medical condition. Love it! Thanks for telling me. I'm going to wait a few days as this board has been quiet, but so far like what I see. nt - Karin 11:59 Jun 21 (0)
Well in the interest of making it type faster, how about... - OhElizabeth 22:17 Jun 20 (0)

UK Preschool Homeschooler - Aliyah Quadri 14:50 Jun 18 (3)

Re: UK Preschool Homeschooler - annett in ca 15:25 Jun 19 (0)
My son loved 'Tell me about...' at that age - Laura in China 19:21 Jun 18 (0)
What worked for us at that age... - erica 16:12 Jun 18 (0)

Please remind me - I need math fact memorization help for kids who think very abstractly but can't remember their math facts. - lovemykids 10:21 Jun 18 (12)

We're now trying copywork--because my vs learner is also kinesthetic. nt - Karin 10:00 Jun 19 (0)
I drill my kids one or two math facts randomly throughout the day. It's a game to them. They love always getting it right... - Kimber 19:34 Jun 18 (2)
- Just to be clear, I started with the first fact for a few weeks. I didnt tell my dd that I was drilling the same one over and over. When I did... - Kimber 19:38 Jun 18 (1)
  - Hmmm. Good idea. I tend to want to get it over with, but stretching it out over the day would probably help. Thanks! nt - lovemykids 21:21 Jun 18 (0)
We used story-based memorisation. There is a free set at Multiplication.com - Laura in China 19:25 Jun 18 (2)
- Woo-hoo! This is exactly the type of thing I was hoping to find! I particularly like that it's free! Thank you! nt - lovemykids 20:00 Jun 18 (1)
  - You're welcome (nt) - Laura in China 21:09 Jun 18 (0)
Teach him to skip count. You can practice all the time wherever you are.... - Rebecca in VA 18:50 Jun 18 (1)
- Thanks. He does know how to skip count. - lovemykids 19:14 Jun 18 (0)
I just resigned myself to having everyone rememorize them weird ones when we came back from vacation every year... - Nan in Mass 10:54 Jun 18 (2)
- THE weird ones LOL. nm - Nan in Mass 16:20 Jun 18 (1)
  - LOL! I noticed and I thought... - lovemykids 18:48 Jun 18 (0)

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We started SOTW when I had a 2, 4, and 6 yo. - Arch At Home 2:40 Jun 18 (2)
- What is SOTW? - Aliyah Quadri 14:52 Jun 18 (1)
  - Story of the World -- Also see link inside for list of common abbreviations. - Jenny in Florida 16:01 Jun 18 (0)
We did things a bit differently - Karin 8:08 Jun 17 (0)
How it works for us. - Jenny in Florida 5:11 Jun 17 (3)
- Hmmm... - Rebecca 19:32 Jun 17 (2)
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Ditto on doing history together & only doing 2 cycles... - Mrs Ives 4:23 Jun 17 (0)
I treat SOTW as a great resource, but it's up to me to make it work for my family - Laura in China 3:11 Jun 17 (1)
- That should have been 'I treat WTM as...." (nt) - Laura in China 3:15 Jun 17 (0)
Me again... - dangermom 21:37 Jun 16 (76)
- Don't worry about whether or not they will do the rotation for 12 years... - Donna 3:08 Jun 17 (75)
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- That's your dd, right? Isn't it fun what they can do? Thanks for sharing. nt - Karin 12:39 Jun 15 (1)
  - That would indeed by my DD. DS wouldn't have a clue that you could do something other than math with nicely coloured blocks. Nt - Cleo qc 14:12 Jun 17 (0)

gifted kids and competition - piano mom 9:22 Jun 15 (12)

I see this in a lot of activities... - Betty 4:13 Jun 20 (0)
I think maybe it isn't that it's so widespread, but that the ones who really do this stick out, you know? - abbeyej 6:25 Jun 16 (1)
- You are probably right....m - Donna 6:57 Jun 16 (0)
I have only experienced this with one other parent...m - Donna 3:09 Jun 16 (2)
- this is creepy. nt - Betty 10:29 Jun 20 (1)
  - Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 5:01 Sep 15 (0)
- We are currently switching teachers after 10 years. I anticipate a similar thing happening to us. (nt) - Beth in OH 6:45 Jun 16 (0)
Maybe moms around here hide it better, but... - Rebecca in VA 13:12 Jun 15 (0)
Re: gifted kids and competition - Karin 12:51 Jun 15 (4)
- Re: gifted kids and competition - piano mom 14:31 Jun 15 (3)
  - More reassuring information.... - Donna 3:01 Jun 17 (0)
  - Here is some reassuring information for you - Karin 10:20 Jun 16 (1)
    - My mother is another example - Rebecca 7:51 Jun 18 (0)

Starting to panic about next year (m-1st grade plans) - Laurie in VA 7:26 Jun 15 (3)

a Bible idea - K&R's Mom 10:47 Jun 24 (0)
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Summer is here, and so are the neighbor's kids!! - Jen 19:50 Jun 14 (12)

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Re: Summer is here, and so are the neighbor's kids!! - katie 10:32 Jun 17 (0)
Some ideas. . . - Stephanie Z 9:04 Jun 17 (1)
- We have never schooled through the summer, but (m) - Kimandtheboys 17:25 Jun 19 (0)
It sounds like you are judging the neighbors by your standards. - Ria 13:39 Jun 15 (0)
Thanks for all this, as we're going to be dealing with this - Karin 5:57 Jun 15 (0)
We had some challenges with this when we lived in an apartment complex. - Jenny in Florida 4:14 Jun 15 (1)
- Same here. We live in a neighborhood with kids, but no one is ever out to play. We have to seek out friends which I like. It gives me more control. :o) nt - Kimber 11:45 Jun 15 (1)
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Ecce Romani and Lingua Latina - help with what to purchase. (m) - MoniMoni 9:49 Jun 14 (4)

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Thanks Cleo Qc and Jules! nt - MoniMoni 9:08 Jun 18 (0)
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Comparison Contrast study - Tara from FL 19:47 Aug 1 (0)
Oral work. . . - Stephanie Z 12:18 Jun 15 (0)
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Just be careful. "This is boring" is what my children always say when something is hard work... - Nan in Mass 5:08 Jun 14 (1)
- Good point. It's definitely something to check for (nt) - Laura in China 8:00 Jun 14 (0)
I'd make a big break to a different style - Laura in China 4:46 Jun 14 (1)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 5:08 Sep 24 (0)
Not what you want to hear... - nmoira 19:38 Jun 13 (2)
- Actually... - Donna T. 20:31 Jun 13 (1)
  - This is just my gut reaction but I will put it out there... - Arch At Home 2:34 Jun 14 (0)
sorry, should be the boredom factor "kicks" in... not "kid" in and - Donna T. 18:58 Jun 13 (0)

Testing question - Grade level or Age - Teacher Mom 10:24 Jun 12 (7)

Re: Testing question - Grade level or Age - Teacher Mom 5:11 Jun 13 (3)
- Thanks for the answers! nt - Teacher Mom 3:52 Jun 14 (1)
  - Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 0:15 Sep 24 (0)
- Got it! - Reya 13:35 Jun 13 (0)
- Sounds like it... - erica 12:06 Jun 13 (0)
What grade did you write on her answer folder? - abbeyej 20:05 Jun 12 (0)
This doesn't make sense to me... - Reya 19:20 Jun 12 (0)
It depends on what you want to know! :) - erica 11:40 Jun 12 (0)

Does an almost 5 yo reading on a 4-5th grade level need a phonics program? (m) - Donna 9:27 Jun 12 (5)

It's hard to say. Some early readers are good spellers without any phonics. (m) - Laura in China 0:29 Jun 13 (1)
- Thanks for all the answers...m - Donna 4:59 Jun 13 (0)
Only if her spelling is poor. - Reya 19:17 Jun 12 (1)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 7:17 Sep 23 (0)
Wouldn't worry about a reading program that focused on phonics... but - Lisa in VA 14:11 Jun 12 (0)
No, maybe - Ruth in Canada 12:35 Jun 12 (0)

What does it mean when a 2 year old seems to sound out a word like *shack"? Could he be reading or is it coincidence... - Kimber 8:19 Jun 12 (6)

It's early reading. - Reya 19:05 Jun 12 (4)
- May I ask what you're doing for the auditory processing? - saw 1:04 Jun 13 (4)
  - Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 16:54 Sep 21 (0)
  - I'm not a speech pathologist, nor do I play one on TV... *ggg* - Reya 13:39 Jun 13 (2)
    - Which language? DS is bilingual, which I - saw 13:58 Jun 13 (1)
      - Spanish with me--Chinese (later) with DH. nt - Reya 18:49 Jun 14 (0)
Unless they are able to sound out a variety of words I don't consider it reading....m - Donna 9:19 Jun 12 (0)

Duke TIP - Kathy 6:13 Jun 11 (2)

son attended a similiar program -- CTD at Northwestern... - coloradostef 20:58 Jun 13 (1)
- Re: son attended a similiar program -- CTD at Northwestern... - Kathy 5:17 Jun 14 (0)

After Singapore 6B, what next? - Debra in CO 9:30 Jun 10 (143)

ojwtb tifome - xfzcv vclxneya 21:42 Sep 19 (0)
ojwtb tifome - xfzcv vclxneya 21:41 Sep 19 (0)
Stealing Thread - why do you like NEM? - Coffee Bean 12:57 Jun 13 (0)
What we did........ - Nissi 5:19 Jun 11 (0)
IF he's really, really into math, I love the scope and sequence of the eIMACs program. - Reya 19:30 Jun 10 (50)
- Re: IF he's really, really into math, I love the scope and sequence of the eIMACs program. - d84fb94u42 23:22 Sep 19 (0)
- Re: IF he's really, really into math, I love the scope and sequence of the eIMACs program. - d84fb94u42 23:22 Sep 19 (0)
- Re: IF he's really, really into math, I love the scope and sequence of the eIMACs program. - d84fb94u42 23:22 Sep 19 (0)
- Re: IF he's really, really into math, I love the scope and sequence of the eIMACs program. - d84fb94u42 23:22 Sep 19 (0)
- I think.... - erica 15:53 Jun 11 (45)
  - No, it isn't.... - Reya 1:08 Jun 12 (44)
    - Hmm..... - erica 11:10 Jun 12 (42)
      - Oh, you don't have to pay that much! *g* - Reya 19:15 Jun 12 (41)
        
        True! - erica 12:04 Jun 13 (0)
    - Oh, and BTW, my VERY tentative plans... - Reya 1:11 Jun 12 (0)
I have two recommendations. - Charlotte 17:34 Jun 10 (0)
I like Gelfand.... - erica 14:51 Jun 10 (0)
We went to Jacob's Algebra after Singapore and at age 10. Worked great. nt - MaryM 14:05 Jun 10 (0)
I'd wait a bit for Gelfand's - Karin 11:40 Jun 10 (0)
Some alternatives - Myrtle 11:25 Jun 10 (1)
- Re: appropriate amount of work?? - smsak 8:35 Sep 23 (0)
What we did. . . - Stephanie Z 10:06 Jun 10 (0)

I found www.half.com and am doing the happy dance. - Jenne in AZ (doing the Happy Dance!) 15:43 Jun 9 (3)

You can use http://www.fetchbook.info/ to search ... - Susanne in AZ 0:54 Jun 11 (0)
You know about the sale board here too right?.. wtmboards.com/saleswap - Mrs Ives 3:04 Jun 10 (1)
- Re: Does anyone know of a book on the Human Body? m - smsak 0:21 Sep 23 (0)
Try alibris.com and abebooks.com for used, too. nt - Reya 1:58 Jun 10 (0)

Thank you everyone for the writing suggestions... - Nan in Mass - again LOL 10:44 Jun 7 (0)

And about the creative writing, my son, and WS... - Nan in Mass 10:39 Jun 7 (4)

Oooooooh! *smacks forehead* - Reya 1:14 Jun 8 (2)
- The more I think about it, the more I become convinced that that is what his problem is... - Nan in Mass 16:16 Jun 10 (1)
  - NP! nt - Reya 19:17 Jun 10 (0)
Sorry - this is for Reya nm - nan in Mass 10:43 Jun 7 (0)

Reya - A bit more about WS (if you are still bored and sick) - Nan in Mass 10:26 Jun 7 (5)

Not bored and sick but sick of flooring the guest house... - Reya 1:25 Jun 8 (0)
And I have no idea what that last bit was... - Nan in Mass 13:00 Jun 7 (3)
- I have a son, too, not a DD! *g* - Reya 1:41 Jun 8 (2)
  - Oh! So sorry!... I'm not sure where that idea came from... - Nan in Mass 10:10 Jun 9 (1)
    - It was actually on the last Accel. Learner board! - Reya 1:57 Jun 10 (0)

Reya--I understand what you wrote in your post on the old board - Karin 9:00 Jun 7 (3)

I tried because some authors I really respect swear by it. - Reya 1:31 Jun 8 (1)
- Thanks for the phrase - Karin 9:23 Jun 8 (0)
New should be knew. That type of error started after having kids (don't know if there's a connection, lol) nt - Karin 9:02 Jun 7 (0)

Midi keyboards, macs, and computer purchases (cross posted on General board) - Ame E. 5:12 Jun 7 (0)

Singapore Math and the difficult problems (reposted from old board) - Stacy with four rugrats 4:54 Jun 7 (15)

workbook. . . - Stephanie Z 10:28 Jun 10 (0)
Have you looked at the Singapore grading scale? - Michele in SD 12:31 Jun 7 (5)
- Primary scale - Reya 14:19 Jun 8 (1)
  - Good, I feel better about - Karin 15:31 Jun 8 (0)
- thank you! I feel much better after looking at the grading scale :) (nt) - Stacy with four rugrats 19:35 Jun 7 (0)
- thank you! I feel much better after looking at the grading scale :) (nt) - Stacy with four rugrats 19:17 Jun 7 (1)
  - This is the grading scale I grew up with. The marks my son gets on (US) standardised tests make me uneasy (m) - Laura in China 20:44 Jun 7 (0)
I wouldn't "worry" about it, but I would work with him to "talk through" the problems and work on not melting down when something is hard... - abbeyej 5:11 Jun 7 (3)
- Re: I wouldn't "worry" about it, but I would work with him to "talk through" the problems and work on not melting down when something is hard... - Stacy with four rugrats 5:47 Jun 7 (2)
  - You said... - Nita 10:03 Jun 9 (1)
    - Re: You said... - Stacy with four rugrats 10:48 Jun 9 (0)
He's in 2B? - Myrtle 5:06 Jun 7 (3)
- Now I have real reason to consider CWP, just after being happy I haven't been using it. nt - Karin 15:35 Jun 8 (0)
- Re: He's in 2B? - Stacy with four rugrats 6:40 Jun 7 (1)
  - showing work - Stephanie Z 10:32 Jun 10 (0)

Good afternoon! (nt) - Laura in China 1:48 Jun 7 (0)

Hello! Good morning everyone! :) - OhElizabeth 0:18 Jun 7 (2)

Congrats, Queen Elizabeth the FIRST - CLeo Qc 7:40 Jun 7 (1)
- Thank you, thank you... (nodding with regal wave) :) - OhElizabeth 7:39 Jun 10 (0)

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