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Thanks you once again, you all are so helpful. I appreciate your comments and thoughts so much. That is what we have done. We have just modified some of the written work to oral work- and that helps. I noticed, that when he wakes up happier, he does better with his writing. If he is a little grumpy,...

Wow! Thanks so much for all the help. Yes, our son who is 8, just has a hard time writing so much. If he slows down and has a small task in front of him, he can write ver nicely. We did use Rod and Staff ( second grade) and they are really liking that, but he would prefer to do it orally, if we let ...

This year was our first year HSing. And we loved it ( well my husband and I). However, our children seemed to be a little bored and our ds (7-turned 8) seemed to really struggle with all of the writing. We are using Bigger. I am sure that it being our first year, was a major factor as far as the "fu...

Thanks so much for your tips. The 4 year old program seems very easy and straight forward. I did look at the link for the older two kids, and the lightbulb helped me out a ton. I do have a few questions about that if you don't mind. Both kids are independent readers, and I see I can either choose th...

Hi everyone! I was told about HOD about 8 months ago, by a fellow HS. I have been looking at it from time to time in those past 8 months, and I am at the point that I need to make a purchase, but I am still unsure as to what it is I need to by. I am a little confused by what is required to buy in or...