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Yes, much older than 8 here!
No worries!:001_smile:
I've also noticed plenty of older kids doing that at the park over the years. Now that I think of it, there are some middle school girls I know who bark like dogs to eachother.
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BCM can easily be used as a consumable. There's plenty of room to write in the text (including the practice problems in the margins). Prealgebra can also be used as a consumable. I was planning on using their Algebra this way too, but Jann said since there's more steps to write out (which take more room), that it's good to move into copying at that stage.
:iagree: We used it as a consumable as well, with no complaints. You should be able to find a bargain on it if you dig a little! Ours was used and had a few answers written in it--but I just smacked a few white labels over them and called it a deal. This book was one of my best bargain finds!
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Wish I was at the computer instead of hubby's phone so I could write more-but am I the only one with the burning question:
What would be defined as an 'outdated' hairstyle? Seriously, I don't follow fashion anymore for many of the same reasons stated already-but when I think 'dated' hair I picture Farrah 'wings' or large '80's bang poofs-both of which are hairdos that require hairspray and effort IME-I've sported both back inthe day.
Not being snarky, but I honestly want to know how a haircut can be out of style on a woman. Ducktails, John stamos hair on a man-I can see how that might be called 'out of style' by someone who cares about staying current. I'm one who would say that if you like that haircut you should keep it regardless of trends-but please describe how
outdated hair presents in the female variety. I'm truly curious.
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I've noticed some great deals in the scratch and dent area of Sams Club over the years. Always said if we needed another mattress we'd try there first.
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I love the concept of AOPS. We've used traditional texts through geometry, but I'm looking for a challenging review before we start alg 2.
Are there any books that hit the high points of high school math from their approach, that aren't quite so expensive and more concise?
Thanks! Any input is very appreciated.
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I feel crazy for saying this, but no.
Between finding solutions to a few serious medical issues that weren't on the radar in mainstream medicine yet and homeschooling info for a few of my 'complicated' learners---can't put a price tag on the internet for us.
Now--if I had typical kids and no health problems in the family---I could probably do without it. I'd have a much cleaner home!
After the thread about when we used the internet for the first time--this has been on my mind. I am an information addict. I probably spend too much time reading stuff on the internet--but the fruit of that research has made it so worthwhile. I can't imagine where we'd be in a few areas had I not had access to the internet.
Great food for thought!
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I'm not familiar with how TOG works in high school, but have you thought about The Teaching Company history videos? If you use interlibrary loan you may be able to get your hands on quite a few!
Best of luck to you--with a motivated teen, I think independent high school can work well!
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Thanks for posting! Getting it asap!:001_smile:
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I searched the archives and found a few interesting posts on this topic, but would like to revisit it if anyone is willing.
ETA: Thanks everyone for the input! After walking away from the computer for a bit, I started to get paranoid that someone else from the team (all homeschoolers and several who've mentioned buying used curriculum here in the past) might see this and recognize my daughter's situation. I know it is a long, long, long shot---but I guess stranger things have happened! I'd be heartbroken if I caused the situation to get worse so I deleted my message.
Thanks again for the thoughts so far--they've been very helpful!
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To expect "professional" levels of grammar in a lawn guy...do you expect that at lemonade stands, too? At Wal-Mart? You must spend a lot of your life very, very disappointed.
:iagree: :iagree::iagree:
Seriously???
Glad to see I'm not the only one who finds this :001_huh:!!
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I wouldn't do without them. I'd say it will cut down on your grading time by 75% or more unless you can do those kinds of questions effortlessly.
I can't imagine using CLE without them after 600--just because of the time they save me!
ETA: Nevermind, I was thinking of the answer keys! I've never felt I needed the TM here and we've done from 300-currently English 2.
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I'm going to take a look at it right now--sounds like what we're looking for also.
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Knowing you've considered the legalities, my next question would be:
What does your husband think of the idea?
I'm often burned out from homeschooling just my 3, but since they're his too he is sympathetic for the most part and gives me the support I need. If I took on something like this, he'd need to be 100% on board because you will have those days. Trust me! It could be hard on your marriage if he isn't.
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I'd only be squeamish about a few sex scenes--otherwise think it would be a great idea!
Trying to remember which episodes had them--I know the one with Sawyer's backstory had a heavy one, hopefully others can chime in.
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The biggest problem that I see is that it isn't legal in Michigan. Because all of these are unrelated children, some will not be doing schooling in their own home, some parents will not be meeting the state guideline of providing the minimum of 50% of instruction (this is generally seen as very important prior to the age at which kids can matriculate into community college), etc. you fall under the private school law not the homeschool exemption laws. It isn't protected under the tutoring/apprenticeship guidelines unless a parent of each child is schooling his/her children for 50% or more of the subjects covered. There are actually some "homeschool" co-ops that exist that are actually violations of the statute.
The private school laws would require you and the other moms to have Michigan teaching licenses and not "out-of-profession" certificates either. You can operate a private school in your own home as long as you are licensed.
So, basically it is illegal unless the other full-time working parents sign a legal guardianship of their children to you. If you are the guardian, then you can homeschool them. This would make the arrangement legal, but still highly suspect and could be trouble because you aren't actually taking custody of the children.
I would not recommend doing this.
Faith
Very good advice--I almost missed it when skimming the thread so wanted to quote it again.
I do hope you don't give up on the idea of homeschooling your own though!
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I agree with Jujsky -- this is a lot and I wouldn't do it.
Could you start with just your kids and the kids of the mom who is willing to stay home? Why not do a trial year with just two families and then add if it is working?
All the best!
:iagree: I'd try it as a trial with the 2 families first---I think it sounds exciting, but like way. too. much. work for you and the other full-time mom.
Or--could you give it a shot for a month this summer as a trial?
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:grouphug: If that helps any, I know how you feel! One of our children does things like that and and his siblings would never dream of it. I'm eating a lot of humble pie here because when I used to see things like this in other familes I'd feel pretty smug about my own well-behaved kids until this phase began.
I'll be following the replies here. Did you see this thread?
If you have/had a rebellious kid, what might you have done differently... I wish there had been more response--but those who did shared some great thoughts.
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Thanks gals--great ideas!
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I think we've had some success in this area with Daniel Boone --but would love to hear more ideas. This would be for grade school age boys.
Thanks so much!
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No advice, but I understand what you're going through! So much of what you wrote goes on in our home all the time!!!
We even had the same smoking act when this one was three and now it has progressed to drawing tattoos and sporting saggy pants because I'd told the kids I didn't approve of them doing those things. It would actually be hysterical to me if it were someone else's kid!
I hope to learn something here too. I hadn't thought to ask for that kind of perspective and it is a great idea.
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Sprouts not apparently cause of E.coli outbreak
Ministry: tests show sprouts from an organic farm not the cause of German E. coli outbreak
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Sprouts-not-apparently-cause-apf-3053086206.html?x=0
Apparently this is new this morning. Thanks for the input so far--really appreciate it.
I should probably have been more clear that it is a 'generalized' fear of produce (which sounds hysterical when I actually type it out!) not just a specific incident. It gets better over time, then I'll see something like this Germany outbreak and be afraid to serve it to the kids again.
Thanks again, glad to see I'm not the only one. I'm a nervous mom--this isn't an isolated fear--but I'd love to know what others do as extra precaution, even if it is just for peace of mind. :001_smile:
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If there's any chance that your son could need your kidney one day, I would hold on to it for him. If you and your son are not and would never be a match, I don't know. Does your husband have other relatives, siblings, parents, cousins who would be more natural donors?
Terri
:iagree: This was my immediate concern as well.
How kind of you to consider this though--he is lucky to have a ex like you!
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I'm thinking there must be wisdom on this issue here at the hive.
Our family has always eaten tons of baby spinach salads. It is one of the few veggies our children gobble up-- but when salmonella stories started showing up in the news last year it made me very uneasy. I'd just started getting over it and serving salads again when I saw this new e coli outbreak in Germany.
Bottom line--now I'm afraid to feed the kids salad again.
Does anyone else have this fear? Is it silly?
I always double wash our produce but what I'm reading indicates that washing won't kill e coli. I realize the Germany situation points to bean spouts but it has still renewed this fear of produce in general.
I want the kids to have the nutritional benefits of fresh veggies--but I'm the kind of mom who lays awake at night worrying about these things.
Any input?
eta-We don't have land suitable for a garden so it would need to be input on store-bought produce.
Thanks!!!!
Here's the link to the Germany story that I'm referring to:
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Have you looked at AVKO?
I'm using a fussy computer that won't copy links so you'll have to google it, but they have a great program for adults and it is inexpensive.
Also, hugs to you for tutoring your dad.:001_smile:
Would any grammar lovers mind taking a look?
in General Education Discussion Board
Posted · Edited by homeschoolally
I'll also accept help from grammar haters, grammar tolerators, grammar snobs--you name it!:tongue_smilie:
DD submitted her first assignment to an outside English class last week. I hardly gave it a look because it seemed so simple compared to the grammar work we've done as homeschoolers--but she missed some of the instructions and ended up with a crummy grade.
Most of the errors were mistakes in following directions, but I'm drawing a blank on why these are wrong. Please be gentle on me if it is obvious! I'm operating on very little sleep right now. :001_smile: I think it was MCT--one of the grammar curricula we've used--that pointed out a comma isn't always necessary in sentences like these. I may be remembering it wrong, but I stuck with it in recent instruction because I liked the simplicity. Are commas always necessary in these sentences?
2. Write five compound sentences using a pronoun and a conjunction. In each sentence, underline the pronoun once and the conjunction twice. (5 points/ 1 per sentence)
>>punctuation incorrect
I came and Joe left.
You dictate and I’ll write.
He worked but Richard played.
10. Expand the following fragment into a complete sentence. Add proper punctuation as needed. (1 point)
When I earn my degree
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When I earn my degree I will go to graduate school.
On these, I think the only error is that she forgot to do the underlining--but I'm feeling paranoid and grammar insecure now--are they otherwise correct?
5. Write five complex sentences. In each sentence, underline each subject once and each verb twice. (5 points/ 1 per sentence)
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When we got home, we went to bed.
When wolves howl, it does not echo.
Because we were in the movies, I could not answer my phone.
Although it is very common, I have never had a cavity.
If I don’t turn in my assignments, I get a poor grade.
Many thanks!