My oldest reads like a fiend. The 5th grader will read if I make him -- he doesn't protest too much, it's just not something he chooses to do.
We bought laptops for each of the kids because I work part time and we wanted the kids to be able to do their lessons at Grammy's house on the days that I work. I am going to have to monitor the kids to make sure they aren't guessing at answers for Math. That IS one thing that bothers me. BUT -- the computers are a BIG hook for my kids. They are chomping at the bit to get started but our school term doesn't start until July 1...so I'm making them wait 'til next Tuesday! LOL!!
We have been doing Singapore Math with the two oldest, and they are having to switch over. I'm starting the youngest in Horizons though, because I thought it would probably be an easier switchover when she gets to 3rd grade.
Thank you so much for the input! I really appreciate you taking the time!
>>We bought laptops for each of the kids because I work part time and we wanted the kids to be able to do their lessons at Grammy's house on the days that I work.<<
If they are working SOS math on the computer, they have three tries to get the right answer. They can also mark them for you to look at if they can't get it.
Sometimes I have my older one work it on paper and feed the answers in to see if they are right. Numbers are easier to input!
I need a job too. I wish I had a Grandma around!
A tip when using laptops and SOS when you are installing the cirriculum chose the option that puts the entire disk on the hard drive. That way a cd failure will not put you out of the school bus. The laptop drives seem to be sensative and kids can be rough on disks.