u/swanso42

Hey! My daughter will be starting second grade this year. We love All About Reading and Spelling as well as Math with Confidence, so we plan to continue with those. We’ve been using Blossom and Root for science and language arts, which I thought was okay, and we used History Quest (early times ancient history) from Pandia Press for social studies, which my daughter liked but I felt was too advanced/mature - a lot went over her head. I’m considering switching to Oak Meadow for social studies, language arts and science. Does anyone have any feedback on how Oak Meadow compares to Blossom and Root for second grade or in general? I prefer open and go if possible, understanding that some prep is often beneficial. Also, does anyone have any good second grade social studies curriculum recommendations? Thank you! 🙂

My family and I are staying in downtown Chicago/Wicker Park for a week this summer. I have Crohn’s disease and follow a specific diet that’s similar to paleo, no carbs/starchy foods/added sugar. I plan to try out True Food Kitchen downtown and chipotle for an easy lunch, but does anyone have any recommendations for breakfast, lunch or dinner spots that cater to a paleo crowd? Thanks!