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    WWS

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

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    I was just looking at SWB's introduction in the teacher manual. She says (p 8) that the student may really struggle with a narration or two, and that's okay, but if it happens a few times over the course of the first 15 weeks that you should take time to practice more narrations from WWE.

     

    I think if your dd did fine on the first three, I would forget about it and keep going in WWS. If she struggles a few more times, then I might want to review more.

     

    I agree - we're on week 4 here. Ds 11 is a struggling writer; the challenge activity in week one took him about 2 hours, and he spent 2 days on it, but since then he's been able to finish the assignments within about an hour.

    Totally freaked out (long)

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    She has told me she is a lesbian, that she makes out with girls and has made a few s*xual comments.

     

    Identifying herself as a lesbian and "making out" with girls at 7 strikes me as unusually precocious behavior. In combination with the other behaviors you describe, I think these claims warrant further investigation by a professional who can identify exactly what she means by "making out." It could be a reference to relatively innocent, childlike behavior, but then again, it may not be.

    What one thing could you do to improve your life?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    A few months ago, someone here posted about a website called Celebrate Calm. You'll find a link in my signature line. I began following the blog; ordered a number of their CD's on sale, began listening to them with my children, and signed myself up for Personal Mentoring and Boot Camp (all at discounted prices, by watching for sales, and asking for help to defray the costs when needed).

     

    I'm currently half way through their Boot Camp program, and it is truly life changing. I've made changes in myself, and in my relationships with my kids, and they are responding beautifully. Our household is calmer, more peaceful, and a nicer place to live.

    Here's a link to an incredibly helpful website for parenting / ADD issues

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I'll check it out--thanks for posting.

     

    Is the stuff on the site itself helpful or did you need to purchase the boot camp and/or other materials to get benefit?

     

    The blog posts are very helpful; he will also respond to questions on the blog.

     

    The CDs are incredibly helpful - they're expensive, but a worthwhile investment. The go on sale frequently, and they really will work with you on the pricing.

     

    You can also listen to the radio broadcasts for free. Check their schedule to see if they will be speaking in your area; they speak at home schooling conferences, churches, and schools, often for free as well.

    help me pick paint and arrange our classroom pls!

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by ELaurie

    it reminds me of a color by Restoration Hardware called Silver Sage, which is one of my favorites in a bright, sunny room . It can look dark, dull, and greenish in a room without a lot of natural light, however, so be sure to test a sample on the wall before you paint.

     

    My other fav is one called Atmospheric Blue.

     

    You can get both colors matched at paint stores with less expensive paint then Restoration Hardware.

     

    Both would look great with White or Antique White.

     

    Here's a link to the paint colors :001_smile:

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