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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would buy a copy of "The Well Trained Mind" book by Susan Bauer and buy a copy of "Cultural Literacy" by E.D. Hirsch.  Read those books to know more about common knowledge gaps that one should be certain to fill.

I would do math reinforcement at home (or a center), because schools today do not have enough repetition, especially at and before 6th grade. This should only take 5-10 minutes/day if done at home.

I would read age-appropriate classic literature at home, including the Western Canon but also some other things. Read for 5-10 minutes/day, perhaps 15 minutes/day if DC is older and interested in the book.

I would go to the "Core Knowledge Foundation" website and buy all of their "What a (1st, 2nd,...) Grader Needs to Know" books and then use them at home with DC. (Nota Bene: Core Knowledge is NOT related to the "Common Core" curriculum.)  those books will help fill knowledge gaps that interfere with understanding English language literature, and also ensure basics of history and science are addressed.

[b]This is a fair amount of work, and it is what we are doing. [/b][u]

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Yeah, it is definitely a LOT of work. I work only part time now, am a former teacher and elementary school aide, and am trained in childhood literacy. I still feel like I spend so much time researching, reading, prepping materials, and teaching my kid. And I only have one kid. If you have the money and have confidence in your area's private schools, I'd do that. [/quote]

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