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What helps with my ds in situations like this is to take a break from the concept in "school" and then I do one of 2 things: 1. We play school with his stuffed bears and I let him teach. If that particular topic doesn't come up, I... 2. Enlist his big sister to "play school" with him and do that par...

We use milk crates for each kid. That's where they put their current books, binders, workbooks, papers, etc. They each have a "baby wipes" box of supplies in there too. That way, if we get bored with the school room, I can just pick up the crate and take it down to the kitchen or outside or whatever...

Maria, I'm sorry I'm popping in late to get to this question! :D I'd love to know where your oldest kiddo places on the placement chart in the areas on the first page of the chart only (especially keeping in mind the writing that will be required in our programs, as that matters even more than the ...

Thank you all SO MUCH for your words of wisdom about my oldest. I want to get the most out of these programs, and the advice on DITHOR is very good. I will definitely rethink that prayerfully. I do want to challenge my kids enough so that they don't get bored, but yet forget that there is a differen...

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to start using HOD. I think it is what I've been looking for for years. I'll give you a little background, then ask my questions. :wink: I have 3 kids: dd8, ds6, ds4. We are in a large co-op and used MFW this year (K and ECC). It just hasn't really clicked with us. We'll ...