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Do you ever feel your kids are dumb
momtoamiracle replied to mom2agang's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I'm another that is happy to read this thread! The other day my 6.5 yr old, who has been sounding out letters since age 2.5, couldn't remember what sound the A makes!!!! What? ??? I think with him it is a matter of his interest. He'd really rather play then do anything, so if he's not interested or caring about it at the moment, he chooses not to access the information in his brain and tells me "I don't know." drives me nuts, but glad to see it is normal. I'm coming to the conclusion that I need to just stick to the bare basics for a couple more years. I am also a lover of Hunter's posts! Just got in books she recommended - "How is my ---grader doing in school? LOVE THEM! Such a help to me as to what to expect developmentally of my child. Thanks so much HUNTER! -
DH just surprised me with an Ipad! Now what?
momtoamiracle replied to kdownie's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I've gotten two of those but found them really really slow to open, so I deleted them. I also installed Overdrive so I can download books from the library. I got a 32 GB and had it almost full. I had only 2GB left and had to delete stuff so it would run a little faster! When it's full it's a bit slow... -
Hey moms of only children
momtoamiracle replied to jillian's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I just joined - how do you post? have been wanting a group like this for a long time! I feel so weird sometimes, HSing an only. It's very different from HSing multiple children. -
self-discipline and focus for beginning first grade
momtoamiracle replied to raindrops's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Is there a reason it's going to be four hours? Is that a state requirement? I find first grade can often take between one to two hours for the formal things, not counting our reading time that we do at night. A lot of things can be combines, as well as listening to audiobooks, watch a science video, or doing required reading at night. -
If you could start fresh at K, What would you do?
momtoamiracle replied to CaneKev's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I was thinking this today -if I could start over with my boy I would only focus on reading and writing, with simple math games. We read lots of books anyway so that wouldn't change no matter what. -
A flicker of doubt...
momtoamiracle replied to Halcyon's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I can understand that feeling. My six yr old loves other kids so sometimes I feel like I'm cheating him keeping him at home, even tho we have playmates and he does lots of outings with us or my parents. Then I hear stories of first graders molesting each other and I'm glad he's home.... Then I think the drawbacks of public school outweigh any social benefits. Besides the fact most children I talk to around here say they really hate school. HUGS -
Hunter = thanks for the suggestions! I just ordered first and second grade of How is My ---- Grader doing in school. Looks like just what I need to make sure I'm doing what is best for my individual child!
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we did K12 for kindy. Didn't really have any issues with kindy math, we got it done in one semester. Then we went to first grade math. AUGH! was my reaction. I found it disjointed and overwhelming. No review with math facts at all. We switched to math mammoth. tons of review. Mind numbing review. So I threw in some Miquon and now Evan Moore math. It's more fun for my 6 year old. He doesn't have his math facts down either. I was also told by a Gifted and TAlented teacher that if he understands the concepts then to just move on, that she could never memorize math facts either. I also use Verbal math lesson books. They are great for developing mental math skills.
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For numbers above 15 I like to use the cuisenaire rods and ten rods. Those are invaluable to me.
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two things we used the most - one inch colored blocks and squares cut out of different colored foam. used for pattern making, adding, subtracting, multiplication, graphs, sorting, odd and even, grouping, etc.
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What foods are these states known for?
momtoamiracle replied to caitlinsmom's topic in The Chat Board
La - Tony Chachere's, Community Coffee, Mchilhenney Tobasco sauce, rice, yams, Canes syrup, Raising Canes. -
What are your thoughts on surrogate motherhood?
momtoamiracle replied to Hannah's topic in The Chat Board
No I wouldn't do it. I could never give up a baby I carried, no matter whose it was. It broke my heart to give up a baby I didn't give birth to. -
Is this a normal public school experience?
momtoamiracle replied to mom32boys's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
they do more work than that here in first grade. -
Will someone talk to me about fish oil?
momtoamiracle replied to Parrothead's topic in The Chat Board
What brand? -
Camping people - would you go if the weather forcast said
momtoamiracle replied to momofkhm's topic in The Chat Board
No way! Just think of the camping group that was washed away a few years ago. I believe it was in Arkansas. Terrible tragedy. Anyone who does that is irresponsible. Stay safe and dry. -
My neck has "no curve" to it.....problem?
momtoamiracle replied to Pster's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Ach, didn't realize this was an old thread! -
My neck has "no curve" to it.....problem?
momtoamiracle replied to Pster's topic in General Education Discussion Board
My upper and lower back are too straight. Have had tons of pain for years. Chiro helps, but exercise is key. Recently was going to PT for rotator cuff issues. Exercise Nd stretching makes a world of difference. -
No, thank God. Just got back from Nebraska and Iowa. Spring has not gotten here yet, it's still January, not April. There is a reason I live in the South, short winters. Loving my warm air and green surroundings. It may get hot and humid but my air conditioner works well.