Love the list! Thank you. Related to Calvert, has anyone heard of Laurel Springs? http://www.laurelsprings.com/grade-k-8/tuition/
 It seems to be similar but the website doesn't say much. Also, any experience with the Art of Problem Solving? http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/curriculum.php?

HI Manda

I am interested to know how old your kids are? I know you said they are in fourth grade but not sure their age. My son is in 4th grade and is 7. I did a purely Doman style EL until he was about 5. Through much searching we have found a hybrid Christian homeschool that allows the child to move into their skillset appropriate grade, as opposed to age focus. So for example, DS's class age ranges from him, 7-12. It works on an academic basis but the social overtones are stressful. This has lead me to question the grand plan of sending him to college at this rate, at 12. Do I want him in classes where he will be learning about abortion for example and hanging out with kids that could be taking drugs. Okay, worst case scenario but still, it brings a lot of questions to mind. I am 100% behind your plan from an academic standpoint but if this small Christian school of no more than 100 kids is stressful in elementary school, how are we going to cope in a tertiary education institution? I put this question especially to the moms that have already lived through it. Sorry, didn't want to throw a downer on this thread but really am looking for some practical application. I have read Karl Whit, the Swanns etc. but these subjects are hardly dealt with.

Best Regards
Mandy

FYI Douglas Doman is coming to Santa Barbara on the 19th of May if any of you want to meet him in person. PM me for details.

I agree Mandabplus3 (last time we connected you only had 1). Highschool is where you want to do the homeschooling. Honestly Pokerdad, I believe in everything you say but it isn't worth me sacrificing my marriage. So I chose my battles. Still, I battle with the hurry up and wait syndrome. That is why, if there is anyone out there that has navigated the American school system with a kid functioning 3 yrs above his grade level, I would love to hear from you. In a perfect world, I would homeschool all the way and put him in college for highschool ap classs. Has anyone done that? Does it help to get into Ivy league universities? I know it sounds crazy to be asking questions like this with a 7 yr old. But just wondering.....

Okay, this conversation is like an ANSWER TO PRAYER! I am at the crossroads of what you are all discussing. I loved the books No Regrets. It reminded me of a more relaxed way of how I educated my children. My oldest is 7 saps up information like a sponge and he never knew he was being taught. Most of his schooling happened on the trampoline. And now went to school for the first time. Instead of being placed in 1st grade, he was placed in 4th. I wanted to homeschool him but for the "socialization" reason my husband would not have anything to do with it. I managed to find a hybrid school and he goes to school 3 days a week. It is a 100 kid private school in a well to do neighborhood so I thought my boy would be in a protected bubble. Entrance exams are written and kids are put into a grade depending on their skill set. Unfortunately, it works the other way around too. Now my son is in math class with 12 yr olds. It has brought the question to mind. What am I doing?? Stimulating him at his every whim has now created a kid that is academically advanced but I don't want him in University at age 12. UNLESS he is purely homeschooled. I feel like now I have created the dilemma of hurry up and wait. So here I sit, trying to navigate school systems to find a gifted program (which by the way doesn't exist in CA as we have no budget). Confused - YES. ANY ANY insight would be so appreciated!

We are in California and speak English and Swedish fluently. Would love to practice our mediocre spanish and beginner Mandarin with anyone. I have a 7yr DS and 3yr DS.

Thrilled to see people from my homeland!! I am now in THousand Oaks, CA, USA but my mom lives in Umhlanga. I have tried so hard for my family in SA to take on this lifestyle but they have it to easy and are not interested! So excited that you guys are onboard, if there is anything anything I can do to help please let me know. I have a 7yr DS who I have been doing this with since birth and a 3yr DS. Great chatting!!

I have used a similar method with both my boys 3 and 7, so would love to see yours in action! Please consider me in!!

Hejsan Svenskan!

Jag ar inte svensk men min man ar. Vi bor i USA och har varit har tio ar. I am so excited to hear that right brain education has made it to Sweden. I have created a few of my own bits in Swedish if you need them, p.m me. We will visit our family in June next year. So hopefully we can meet up. How old are your kids? PS. As a product of the Swedish schooling system you will naturally have gained skills that us Westerners battle to learn. I am South African but lived in Europe and had a strong British upbringing. Welkomen och jag ser fram emot att skapa kontakt!

I am really interested in Qiao Hu and the Read with mommy. I have all the other Mandarin (simplified) dvds mentioned above. If you want to trade, or swap please pm me.

Thanks for the website. Please let us know when you update it.

I would be interested, please pm me with what you have left. Thanks.

Does anyone want to sell their used miniluk?

I would be interested in participating with my 7 and 3 yr old. Let me know if this is still feasible.

Hi Ava

Could you include me in your list. I am actually in the US but battle to get hold of anything Shichida. Thanks! Do you need our personal email addresses and details? If so, please PM me. Thanks for organizing this!!