One thing my kiddos loved to do around Caroline’s age was sort number cards. I simply took index cards and wrote the numbers 1-100. I did color code them….all the0-9 one color, teens another, twenties another, etc.

Then they would scramble them up, throw them around, etc and hurry to put them in the right order. Sometimes they’d just go to 20, sometimes all the way to 100. It was a good way to teach number families. Then we’d race to see who did it the fastest.

Don’t know why I just shared that but it reminded me of those days. Sometimes I wish mine were preschoolers again. It goes TOO fast.

I tried to leave a comment last week, but I always do something wrong on your site…even when adding the code at the bottom there

I just wanted to say we ordered the Sonlight 3/4 this year and it has been worth every penny. I was hesitant to order it since we already have a large library, but the books and activities have been such a blessing to us…it is a wonderful investment and we’ve made a ton of memories. We plan to save up in order to buy the 4/5 package at Christmas (although we buy most of them through Amazon used and the instructor’s manual from their site)

I’ve looked in to MFW and Heart of Dakota too. There are so many wonderful choices! I ended up not ordering these b/c it required prep work on my end, but they looked wonderful. I may order them just b/c I’m a curriculum junkie though and love to read all that i can! Such cute ideas in them~:P

Blessings Sallie! I’m glad I can read what you’re thinking through b/c I’m right there with you :). We’ve considered preschool too, but it’s not an option for us now…but it’s good to know that there’s freedom to choose what works best for your family.

I looked at My Father’s World online and will try to look at the other ones suggested.

Ellen – I wouldn’t worry about Seth. For one, he’s a boy so he’ll likely hit things later than a girl anyway. I’m only starting to do things with Caroline because she is really forcing me to do so. I’ve said time and again that I would not rush my child and she’s the one pushing me along! I blame those LeapFrog videos! And the fact that she’s home all day with two very verbal adults.

Heather – You are very welcome!

Susan – That is VERY interesting about the P thing and your son. Caroline craves interesting things and thrives on new books, activities, people, places, experiences, etc. Thanks for the heads up. I will have to look into that. Very interesting!

But he is a strong “P” (Myers-Briggs). I think a good chunk of what was showing as extroversion in him was really just a desire for something new — “interesting” stuff happening. He still likes (craves?) that.

Susan (mama to eight)