Wow! It is hard to believe that school has started (for us) or will soon start (for many others). As we begin our journey through a new curriculum this year, certain areas of deficiency have already made themselves known. At the same time, some of our children are excelling in other areas. With either group, they either need more to do or more practice.
For those of you finding yourself in the same boat, share your ideas! Competitions are a great way to spur a child on or give another "extra" work to do. Do you have any competitions in your area? Have you checked with local co-ops or businesses?
Math is always a difficult area for us to find groups of any sort. Here is a website that I have run across that gives some wonderful ideas for games, crafts, ideas, forming clubs, and yes, even some competitions! http://www.googolpower.com/content/crazy-4-math/club
Many areas have local math clubs for those working out of the same book. Other areas have local math drills where students get together by ability level to drill and have fun.
What do you have in your area? | 
