Wow! I knew you guys were good. Thanks a heap for all the suggestions.
It may be that I also have to switch my idea of what is "academic." Before DS7 started school, I used to say that his hunger for learning was just as critical to him as food, water and sleep. If we didn't feed that hunger, he acted out and had much greater anxiety issues than if we did. From 3-5, he ADORED history, and would beg to go to the library to get more books on historical figures. (He still enjoys history, but is more into fiction at the moment.) I think it seems like none of the stuff he "loves" is academic to me/him -- it's just fun! *lol*
Now that I'm re-thinking, a lot of his areas of interest are "academic." So, I guess I should think of ways to push him further with stuff he already likes into a zone where he has to break a sweat to eventually accomplish the task. You guys have given me a great list of ideas, many of which are in areas DS7 enjoys.
And now, I'm on a mission to find my mindware catalog. I know it's somewhere under all this mess!
Thanks again! Have a great day!
