Hi There, I know the Hive can help me out! I have a pdf file and I need to make changes on it. I'm not the original author of it, so I can't use ...well.. the original. I went through and tried to make some changes.. I think I just have to play with it more. Basically, I want to be able to do a "find" and then replace. After I play around with it, do you think this is doable? Anyone who has worked with this... I'd love some help:-) Carrie

I ordered two from nutureminds.com (just like your web address.... just a different spot) and the 3rd one from a store that has imported things in California. Sorry I can't help more... but... you could do it!!

Can I remind you of what my g-ma's DR said... that worked for her... After the baby, stay in bed 9 days, and you'll not have "female" problems later in life... So.... 9 babies later... it worked for her. Make sure that you give yourself that week after the baby to heal... even though we all know you'll wanna get up and go... especially after being in bed so long. If you can have the midwife~DR do serious stretches when you're in labor... and can stand... even with one person on your right... and one on your left... it should go faster:-) Here's to a short healthy delivery! :-)

I do believe that she could use one. My husband sat down and spent 2 hrs going from the start of the book... to the end. It shows you how to hold your fingers so that you can use it correctly. I like the mental part where they are trying to "see" the answers. I think you should purchase the book if you have the $$$ although I don't think you need the abacus from them. I purchased the kit with 2 abacus' and then I purchased the exact same abacus from an import company. Just make sure that the beads on top have the same number... (1.. 0r 2 are the normal choices.) I think that it goes nicely with Singapore which is what we're using... although we don't necessarily do a lesson a day. (My son is 6, too) I have an 11 year old who occupies most of my time right now. Imagine... 6th grade math.. all over again... ugh.... :-)

This is the same as through nurtureminds.com I think it's a good program if you want to use an abacus. I got the whole thing and have used it a couple of times. It teaches the children to "visualize the abacus". Which... I think is good. Good for mental math... perhaps not what I'd use for a whole curriculum... but good. :-)

Did your dog have a chance to get into the cat litter? Some of the litters ARE an issue... Cat food is just "fattier" and such, I think...

Yes, it's from about 9am-12 and then lunch from noon-1.... :-)

My husband would remind you that he needs something from Leatherman... a "Real" tool. (Boys don't own gadgets, they own tools:-) :-)

Per Student. I have to say.. I pay more for Ballet, Art classes... etc. I love it... 'course I direct a program... but it would been easier to get the $$$ together than work to get the program together... :-)

Hi There, I'm looking for a preschool curriculum that doesn't focus on letters. I also am planning on having a Teacher use it with a class of students aged 2.5- under 4 yrs old. If I have enough students, I'll divide the class. I'm looking for activities the children can actually do... poems.... songs... colors... etc. Any great "preschool co-op" curriculum? This would be for 24 days a year , 2.5 hrs a time.... (Running Sept - April) Ideas??

I think that each parent can teach their children certain things and be IN CHARGE of their education instead of letting their children slide by.... and being surprised. I really believe that children can be thought of as being "home educated" even if you... teach your children and outsource for things that kids can learn better in other settings... I mean... some use some public school... some co-op.... some hire tutors. Perhaps I want to think of another term for it. "Private~ Parent lead Schooling" :-)

Do you like the IEW? If so, and you're willing to pay, you should check for another co-op or a Classical Conversations "Essentials" class... if you like that method:-)

Just an interesting thought. I actually have the acabus' from NurtureMinds.com I like their abacus, and though we won't be truly proficient, it's something I've dabbled with. Theirs is a "Japanese" abacus... The book for this has them "visualize" the abacus, as they explain.... visualize a butterfly.... now... visualize your beads:-) We have cuisinaire rods, but my son has just played with them like any other thing... (legos etc...) :-)

My dad teaches these often. Last time he did a World Religion class, my daughter sat through... 9-3 with a half hour lunch... and maybe two ... 10 minute breaks... :-)

If I were going to die, and I knew it, I think I'd like help with leaving a video journal. All the things that you wanted to tell your kids... and husband... and perhaps parents but won't be able to.... I don't know how you'd broach it, but perhaps there's a way. Just someone to help record it... and then make a couple of copies... (one for a secure fireproof box) Perhaps my glimpse of cancer's evil will help. I nannied a couple of kids... and their dad had died of cancer. They found it comforting to watch their activities with their dad and videos that he had made. It really helped them feel "close" when they were missing him... Perhaps my story could be a bit of a start for your offer??

Inexpensive motion detection.... with video camera... or something of the sort? I've seen that you can do it fairly inexpensively. If you have just the video camera.... I'd wanna do it when they can't see me put it up... and Bust 'em! Good Luck!!

I remember really liking it when I was young, and my dad read it to us. :-)

:grouphug: It's hard to learn communication skills, and I genuinely believe that we as a society encourage deceit. I also believe in sin and that there is truth. I cannot imagine encouraging my child to lie instead of teaching them to communicate effectively. I'm sorry!! I have a family member who was known to continually lie, and those of us who knew... just knew.... She loved us... and she lied... many times out of habit and no real need or reason. She was one of my favorites... but that part was just not pleasant. :grouphug:

Of course, my vote is to start with cursive and then progress to printing late... like jr high or whatever. You need printing when you are marking maps. Cursive is best:-)

I have an idea... get someone else to come get it and sell it for you :-) (or your husband, just say it'll get sent on Saturday:-)

Fun!!

And I have to add, that at 30, we made that... "no more kid" decision... and I regret it. When you're so young... it's hard to be in the mindset of "no more". Maybe you'll have a different outlook than I did~do. :-)

http://www.flipkart.com/look-christian-home-school-co/1608131084-mtx3fo9j4e http://www.amazon.com/Relaxed-Home-School-Family-Production/dp/0963974009 And some articles... http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/allabout/editorials/govintervention/wilerebuttal.php

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