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Yes, I did Kumon math (hated it) and always got us flashcards and games from the teacher store. A lot of them I still have and use in my own classroom!

I did Kumon (also hated it) and went to a summer program similar to CTY for a few years. But as much as my parents emphasized academics, I spent most of my non-classroom time playing sports! Thank goodness because I would have gone crazy being more holed up with books.

Yep, we had extra homework all year long and during the summer. She'd buy little textbooks and have us work through them. I wasn't really a fan, although I'm sure it did help! I've been debating on whether to do the same with LO, although since I will be a WOHM, It'll be more along the lines of sending her to an educational camp and taking her to museums/cultural activities, which I think are just as educational!

Definitely not. My parents were happy if I made it to school!

They did, but not really for science or math. We traveled a lot, so that was extra helpful in supplementing my education as a child.

I just read. I'd take out 20+ books a week and just read them all. And I was only allowed so many "trash" (saddle club anyone?) vs actual books.

Other than that, lots of museums and trips to plays and ballets and musicals. We also played the violin and listened to a lot of classical & fiddle. Always played at least 1 sport.

My sister needed a wack load more intervention that I did, so my mom gave a lot more focus towards her.

My mom is a teacher, and I know she must have. Moreso when we were younger. I remember once waking up and everything in our house- EVERYTHING- was labeled. It was probably more for my sister (I could read all of them! I know she was still learning.) But I remember realizing then that it was helpful to bringing learning home.