Oh, I did some research on Montessori methods, which I like, and I found a Montessori-inspired math program that this mother may like. I would ask that she purchase it.

What's frustrating is that this program comes with a workbook. I have about a billion and a half little math manipulatives. If she would give my suggestion a try, she could see I have everything necessary--already--for what she wants.

I'm not budging on the grammar workbook or the handwriting workbooks. I believe those are two necessary skills and doing two workbooks isn't going to kill this kid. She can take it or leave it.

I will be happy to quote her a price for a full-time job with this boy where he gets to research and touch stuff and explore the world, but I can't see her wanting to pay that.

Otherwise, I will budge on the math. The other stuff stays the same. And, I will continue to provide my awesome History and Language Arts lessons. Awesome being the key word.

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