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None of the above. I never cared for any of them. Sorry :)
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Another vote for an Ipod touch. While my DD10 was saving for hers (she was 1/3 of the way there) she won an Ipod Touch 4th gen in a drawing contest at our credit union! It was exciting. She began her electronic gaming adventure years ago with the Leapster, then saved for a Ninetendo DS, and now the Ipod. The Ipod has been fun; we've all enjoyed it. I've loaded various apps such as fun games (Angry Bird,Silly Bandz...), Bible with several versions, educational (math, science, geography). For your children's age I'd go for the Ipod.
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I saw it as favorable to American Indians. If anything, it revealed stereotypes through the reading of Robinson Caruso that the "natives" are not stupid or willing to be slaves. If anything, the Indian is portrayed as the one who knows what to do in the forest and the white man as ignorant. I was siding with the Indians in not having their land taken away by the white man. Maybe I'm missing the negative portrayal? I guess anything that may have been a negative stereotype was missed by me?
Beth
:iagree: My dd and I read it as a read-aloud last year and she enjoyed it. It showed how getting to know the Indian and his ways Matt was able to appreciate him and his knowledge.
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My DD is working outside of a troop right now (Independent GS although no longer called that lol) and we meet with another girl and her mom doing the same (need 3 girls for a troop!). I haven't seen the new book yet but I have attended my first of two leader training meetings. It is a different program. Our girls like the traditional things too. My dd really wants to continue through GS but I wonder about the new program. I'm not to happy to hear others not liking what they're seeing. I was disappointed to see the patches/badges dropped to just a few. The trainer at our meeting said your troop has to fit the girls; mainly referring to a leader who said her troop has all the girls and their moms attend regularly. she said they enjoy it that way. Of course everyone else was taken aback - that's not teaching the girls to be independent leaders. She didn't say if the moms handle the meeting or the girls, but if it works for the girls and moms to all meet that should be a good thing not a bad thing. All the other leaders just couldn't even imagine such a troop, at least that was the impression they gave. Anyway, we shall see....I haven't seen another girls org that appeals to me unless someone has heard of something I haven't checked into...I grew up with Camp Fire Girls and enjoyed it but their program today doesn't appeal. We'll make it work or move on. Looking forward to any more input!
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Would you help DH and I settle our friendly argument?
He says: 2x3 means 2+2+2 (Supported by our math dictionary)
She says: 2x3 means 3+3 (Supported by our math curriculum)
Is this a philosophical point that's up for debate among mathematicians? Do I have to make humble pie for dinner and revise what I taught DD this week? What do you think?
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He says: 2x3 means 3+3
She says: 2x3 means 2+2+2
LOL Just the oppposite of your DH and you!
The 2x's multiplication table is written
2x1=2
2x2=4
2x3=6
2x4=8 and so on
To my way of thinking (and how I was obviously taught)
it means you are adding groups of 2 multiple times. So 2x3=6 or 2+2+2=6
When looking at 3x2=6 from the 3x's table
it means 3+3 because you are adding a group of 3 two times.
So, I agree with your DH. It doesn't mean you're wrong and he's right, just different ways of looking at it.
(Although I do believe I'm right :tongue_smilie::lol: )
However, I agree that the two of you should go out for dinner!:D
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:thumbup: Thank you for sharing!
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This intrigued me...so I did some looking and found Honk, the Moose by Phil Stong. I have not read it but it looks fun and it's based on a true story...
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Yes, I like using binders for organization too.
I found some helpful tips in these posts at Higher Up & Further In blog http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/2007/07/organizational-tools-for-grades-k-4.html
http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/2006/12/organizational-tools-for-5-8th-grades.html
HTH!
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Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!
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I also have that problem at JoAnn's. Sometimes I'll point out that who ever cut from the bolt last left it uneven, and could they please give me a straight cut.
I don't usually have problems at smaller fabric stores where the ladies are sewers themselves (or with the older more experienced ladies at JoAnn's).
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If the fabric was "fresh cut" for you could you see about returning it? Not convenient and it should be cut right the first time (measure twice, cut once is good advice for cutting fabrics too). It is a real bugger when you're all ready to create and can't because the fabric is uneven :glare:
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:iagree: If it was "fresh cut" for you I'd try to return it. I know that's not convenient and they need to get it right the first time but unfortunately it happens. Those uneven cuts are buggers when you're ready to work on your project. :glare:
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Yes, we love field trips! We try to make them our family outing days.
I like your gem show idea!
Our field trips have included the zoo, planetarium, art museum, aquarium, butterfly house exhibit, nature center, Shakespeare play in amphitheatre (great!), heritage days festival, live plays, . Plan/would like to do more of the same in other towns if possible too. I'm trying to keep posted on happenings in and around town so we have a lot to choose from for our schedule and interest.
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My DD and her friend have been independent GSs for the past 2 years. It has worked out well for us and our HS schedules. We have gone to some of the GS events plus our nature center has had opportunities to earn badges. (I don't know how the GS changes will effect those type of events?!) I have been the acting leader of both girls for our meetings and we put together a bridging ceremony, with both families, and served refreshments. We did it up best we could! Also, the girls have participated in the cookie sales. We have received our earnings as a troop would. I'm sorry to learn that so many independents don't receive the money they've earned. However, I haven't had much success just recently with some questions about independents/troops etc., like Reecie I'm still waiting for a reply that I'm really not counting on at this point. Then their is this whole new program I'm not too sure about...anyway I hope it all works out for your DD.
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My parents are no longer living (neither are DH's). When they were we were within 30 min drive of both sets, so about 25 miles for DH's and 17 miles for mine.
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...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree.
There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:.
I couldn't ask for a better man.
I just had to share that today.
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That is a very special blessing during a difficult time. My husband is of the same caliber, he helped care for my mother up to her last day battling cancer. Thinking back I'm still amazed at his self-less acts of love...:001_wub:
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Now I know Land's End is pricey (thanks for the tip about the emailed coupons!), but it is pretty much the only option for durable clothes that fit. I applaud them for making such a wide range of sizes available, and feel good about throwing my business to a corporation that takes people of all shapes and sizes into account. Another plus is that it is one-stop shopping and you don't have to waste your time traipsing from store to store only to be disappointed. So like buying organic in order to support businesses that try to do the right thing, (if our means allow) we should support clothing businesses that meet the needs of real people. No need to encourage the other companies in their insensitive ways by buying their products!
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I found this to be true for my tall, thin DD...and Faith, I'm also in the same general area of MI and have found the poor stocking/selection to be true not only of clothing but so many other things. It's SO frustrating! I do much of my shopping online now. For us, I've had minimally good results at Kohl's. So, know you're not alone in your shopping quest and shopping online may be best, being sure you're signed for for sale notices and coupons!:001_smile:
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Based on this http://jc-schools.net/test/Stanford10/Stanford10_GeneralOverview_Handouts%209%2010%2008.pdf you would refer to this http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=4962&page=106
Does that give you the info you wanted? If not, I'm out LOL
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This has been interesting and, well, educational...;)
I looked up the supply list for the school DD would be attending and found
in elementary K-5 basic supplies will be provided but other items may need to be purchased during the year.
Then in middle school (6-8) they make it convenient, they'll shop for you:
6th Grade Kit
2 Packs Lined Filler paper
1 Graph paper 4x4 squares bound ,hole punched for 3 ring binder
3 Composition Books
1 Pack Post It Notes 3x3 100 ct. pad
2 Two Pocket Folders with prongs
2 Sets of 8 tab Dividers
3 Book Covers
1 Large Eraser
2 Highlighters
2 Dry Erase Markers
1 Erasable Pen blue or black
2 Red pens
1 Pencil Pouch for 3 ring binder
1 Box #2 yellow pencils
1 Package hole reinforcers
1 Scissors 5" pointed
1 Glue Stick regular
1 Box Erasable Colored Pencils
4 1.0" 3 ring binders (red/white/blue/green)
1 Box Kleenex
Total kit price including tax $45.00
Optional items recommended by your faculty
___ 2 G USB Drive strongly recommended $12.99
Not included but requested by faculty; 1 tri-fold display board(36"x48")
Please note this is a general kit that makes a good start to the school year.
There may be a few optional items required once the year begins.
7th Grade Kit
1 USB Drive 2G
2 Packs Filler paper- college ruled
1 Pack Index cards 3x5 lined
2 Composition Books
3 Plastic 2 pocket folders w/clasp (red,blue,green)
1 Set of 5 tab Dividers
1 Book Cover XL
1 Book Cover large
6 Pens (3 red/ 3 blue)
1 Box #2 yellow pencils 12ct.
1 Highlighter
2 Dry Erase Markers
1 Box Colored Pencils 24ct.
1 2.0" 3 ring binder
Total kit price including tax $45.00
Optional items recommended by your faculty
TI 34 scientific calculator recommended $23.00
Optional package (fine point markers, accordion folder/6-pocket, eraser,
pencil sharpener, compass, protractor ) $ 9.00
Please note this is a general kit that makes a good start to the school year.
There may be a few optional items required once the year begins.
This is to be pre-ordered by the end of June for the next school year though.
Then there are more supplies if in French or Spanish:
French 1:
One 1inch
3 ring binder with dividers
One spiral notebook with holes, 1 subject, 70 pages
Pencil, pen
One large book cover
One dry erase marker
Spanish 1:
One 1inch
3 ring binder with dividers
One spiral notebook with holes, 1 subject, 70 pages
Pencil, pen
One large book cover
One dry erase marker
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Thank you for posting this question, we will be studying Animals (5th grade science) and I had wondered what else could we do besides dissection (DD does not want to hurt the animals!). And I don't want a mouse either LOL There's a lot of good ideas here already, like testing preferences/habits of a dog (a friend's), goldfish and hummingbirds....and our library has the Science Project Ideas About Animal Behavior book so I can give it a look...
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Another possibility is Chips: A Hometown Hero. It is based on a true story during WWII. There is also a movie too.
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You know, I totally clicked on this topic because I just had my 50th birthday and you were, after all, "calling the vintage folk" :blushing:
backing out quietly:leaving:
:lol: ...checking in too :D
If you were not here at the start of the poll frenzy
in General Education Discussion Board
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