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DS- 2nd grade.
2) DD1 has a math page every night (10-15 minutes max), a Language Arts writing assignment every week (20-30 minutes), a PE writing assignmnet every month (30-45 minutes) and the occasional Science or Social Stiudies reading/writing assignment (10-15 minutes).
DS has a math page every night (5-10 minutes max).
3) Most nights DD1 is done in less than 30 minutes with whatever combination of things she needs to do but also reads for 20-60 minutes before bed each night. DS is usually done in 5 and then reads for 15-20 minutes before bed.
4) Normally, I don't do much to help. They both know what to do in math and usually don't even need me to check it. M will often ask to read her written assignments aloud to me but I try to only listen and not edit too much. I do help more with bigger reports and projects (CA Mission project, Family Heritage project, etc.) but there is only one of those for 2nd grade and two during 4th grade.
5) I think both of them are capable of independent work and need to be held responsible for getting it done correctly with minimal assistance. I still remind the 2nd grader to do his nightly math work and have both of them check their assignment day planners (which are provided by the school and filled out by the kids each afternoon) but that's about it.View Thread

In any case, I miss you guys. These boards have been a fun place for me for 10 years now. Does anyone else remember when there was only 1 or 2 parenting boards?View Thread

My oldest has had a few oral surgeries and this is how we've approach each one. She has done fabulously and while the morning of is always a bit scary, with support and encouragement and non emotional explainations she has never been frightened.View Thread

Of course by 6pm last night he was running a fever and vomiting every 30 minutes. It has been 16 very miserable hours for him but he's been a real trooper and boy does it help to have him in this new frame of mind. Maybe DH will take notice....View Thread

Registration just started and I got a great discounts for enrolling them early and for multiple sessions. DS and DD2 will go for 4 weeks and DD1 for 1 week. The cost averages out to be a little less than 300 per week or $2600 for them to all go.
DD1 will also attend a 3-week theater camp which is $1200 and both DS and DD1 will go away for 2 weeks this August. That runs close to 5k with our sibling and early enrollement discount. DH and I always joke that school tuition is cheaper than their summer stuff.View Thread

My pre-k'er is a social whirlwind. She loves to play, create, build, climb, run and sing. She also loves to learn, make new friends and experience life without me there. I think most kids are similar and find comfort in new enviroments much easier than we do.
I guess my advice would be to NOT let him pick up on your nervousness. Best of luck!View Thread


Our public K-8 schools got out on the 21st as well and do not start back until tomorrow.View Thread

DS is bummed but now has the sole responsibility of checking in with Santa at our Ski Lodge's holiday party where the Big Guy himself and Mrs. Claus are expected to be for dinner. Luckily DH and DS get to enjoy several feet of fresh powder tomorrow...View Thread

My kids like to bowl, indoor rock climb, go to the childrens science museum and paint pottery on "indoor activity days". The also LOVE the occasional trip to Chuck E Cheese for games and pizza. I dread those afternoons but they get so excited about the tokens and tickets that I just have to let it happen a couple times a year.View Thread
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