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Although I've never had trouble with this myself I've heard of people who did... most did not have surgery ... but rather were able to rid themselves of the problems by flushing ...
Here is a site that explains some options :
http://www.sensiblehealth.com/Journey-03.xhtml
HTH,
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Sounds like there might be something stuck in there.
If pressing it, releasing it and checking it doesn't work you can normally pop off keys to get under them and clean.
If your not comfortable with that then vacuuming, or using canned air to try to get it out can be tried also.
HTH,
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For what its worth ...
I use only CLE with my oldest ds.
If I feel he needs extra help on something I will find a worksheet online, or just sit down and explain it to him myself.
I get the feeling (IMO of course) that most the people who are supplementing are worried about teaching the how and the why even at the beginning ages. Frankly I am not. As long as my ds can DO it I am happy with it.
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Your welcome!
I have yet to see this volume in person, but we have enjoyed several of the others of this series.
You can also view a chapter online (pdf form) to get a feel for it.
Here is a link to it :
https://apologia.securesites.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=144
Just click on sample module, or you can view table of contents and the lab list as well.
HTH!
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Thanks to everyone who has posted so far ... Sis does have 4 children, youngest being just one and very busy, so anything independent is more likely to get done then even a 10 min session with Mom would. Her dd being 11 the issues mentioned by the prior poster with her 6 yr old would not apply.
Sis has a computer, actually does not have a TV, but no internet. This is why she was looking at the DVD.
She will be over later today, so I will show her this thread ... thanks again for the replies :D
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This not secular. I did notice that you prefer that, and do not at all mean to undermine that. I'm going to gamble on mentioning one choice, though, merely because I really don't know of much in the way of a one-semester program focused on human body for that age span. Hope you don't mind.
If you don't mind this publisher (Apologia), Jeannie Fulbright has released her Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology. The accompanying notebook will be available in May, if rumour holds. This is a K-6 text.
Yes this is from a Christian viewpoint, however the author herself says that although a baby developing in the womb is covered the "how it go there" is skipped over. So you would not have to worry about that in this text.
Here is her post (from march) to the yahoo group about that :
"I'm beginning to get a lot of emails with the question of how the
Anatomy book handles reproduction. I wanted to post the answer to this
question for all of you, so that you can answer it when it comes up in
other venues - or here if I can't get to my email for a bit.
The Anatomy book artfully avoids the topic of reproduction and the
reproductive system. We discuss cellular growth through Mitosis and
the genetics of Meiosis: the division of 46 Chromosomes into four
separate gametes with 23 chromosomes. We then go on to discuss how
this results in having chromosomes - genes - traits from both parents.
We discuss their traits in great deal and discuss genetics quite
thoroughly. We don't discuss how the gametes find one another. We also
discuss development beginning in the womb. We do not discuss how the
embryo got into the womb or how the infant leaves the womb. But we
give hard evidence that the child is alive the entire time it is
there, debunking abortion. We don't discuss abortion. We mention
puberty, loosely explaining it is when a child begins to look more
like an adult.
So, if anyone asks!
Warmly,
Jeannie Fulbright"
HTH,
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When you get car insurance it covers anyone else who might drive your car. So, if you are driving your mom's car then her insurance will cover you.
I'm sorry but I must disagree with this! ... SOME policies do cover other people driving the car but some do NOT.
I would have anyone who's car you borrow regularly check on that if your concerned about it (and I would be in that situation too).
My policy, and my sister's policy both do NOT cover anyone else.
You may be able to get yourself added to their policy pretty cheaply (particularly if your lower risk then they are) if you find that their policy doesn't cover other drivers
HTH
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The DVDs are fairly new ... I was just hoping there were people here who had used um ... would like some opinions ....
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My 3rd grade, nature loving boy LOVES this! He and his 1st grade brother also enjoy Zoobooks.
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My mother gave my boys a sub to Nature Friend over a year ago, and my oldest really enjoys it a lot.
My little two like looking at them also, but can't read them yet.
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No one?
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Ok ... first off let me just say that this isn't for me.
My sister has a dd who is having some problems with spelling.
She is using nearly all CLE, and the child is in the 300s, however she is 11yrs old.
No real learning issues, just a delayed start and shes doing well in all other areas.
I've been researching spelling (sis has no net access at her home) and based on what I know suggested to my sister she look into Seq. Spelling. When my sister was here yesterday she had her dd do the first 5 word list of the placement test. She missed 3 out of those 5 putting her as going into level 1 lesson 1.
While looking at the site my sister noticed that they now have a DVD version out for levels 1&2 with more coming soon. After watching the sample lessons they have up, and reading the sample from level 1 they have in pdf on the site she had decided that the program might well help her dd.
Has anyone here used the DVDs?
If so are they really as easy for the student to use on their own as they look?
TIA!
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My sister has a dd who is like this too, and is in CLE 3rd grade now.
I have done some spelling research and think that Sequential Spelling would probably help in her case.
You can look at their website for more info, and samples, they even have the program on DVD now through level 2, with the other levels due to come out as they finish them.
Sequential Spelling is easy, short, and very different from CLE so looks to me like it would be easy to use along with CLE.
However I (and my sis) am/are interested in seeing what others have to say about supplementing the spelling while using CLE.
~HTH
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Here :
http://tv.blinkx.com/show/bill-nye-the-science-guy/IgvqsQ6Yfh1NCTzF#s5e20
They are fun, and my boys like um too ;)
HTH,
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I've used the copywork books from LightHome Publishing.
They have print ones and cursive ones.
http://www.currclick.com/index.php?cPath=1201
However if you just want to keep them from getting rusty having them copy ANYTHING in print once in awhile (from a book, or magazine, etc) would work I imagine?
I've found that works fine for my 11yr old in any case. He does NOT like to print, but I feel he needs to be able to for several reasons.
(he learned cursive mid-1st grade and has preferred it since)
Currclick has a lot of other copywork books available as well if you just want something to print and go with.
HTH,
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Maybe something like this?
It doesn't seem to come with a wall mount ... but you can get one for it separate?
Interesting idea ... if I had more $$ ... we just use my comp for dvds right now ... (no TV at all)
HTH,
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I've done this with two children so far ... my eldest only used a card for a few months. He now reads very well with no problems.
My middle ds is currently still learning to read, and uses his card part of the time. It seems to help him focus, but he can also read short selections without the card now such as a few lines in a reader. When he first started sounding out words he used the card for ALL reading, so I guess that is progress.
I would for sure hand the card to your child, and see if she can use it herself. Maybe she just needs it to focus on one word at a time?
My eldest also had a special colored strip, to view just one line at once. He used that for a short time after the card. Seemed to help him transition from one word, to one line, then to nothing to help. I got this at a Mardels a few years ago.
I think this is the same thing : http://www.thereadinghelper.com/catalog.htm
Its possible she has problems, its also possible she just needs time to mature more, and might outgrow this. Either way best wishes to you and her on figuring it out!
HTH,
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matroyshka,
Thank you so much for the detailed response!
I think I am leaning toward this one right now ... it sounds like what I am looking for.
My boys are VERY limited on what they allowed to do on the computer (mostly its watching educational videos (no TV here), or doing school type games) so any access to a game is exciting to them also ;)
Talking Fingers (if I found the same one? .. your link isn't right) also looks good, but is more $$ then I am looking to spend right now.
Same with keyboardclassroom, just a bit high in the $$ area for me right now.
I've found a couple free downloadable ones online, has anyone ever seen or used either of these ?
Kiran's Typing Tutor
Kids Typing Skills
Thanks again for the replies ... there seems to be quite a bit out there ...
Since I am moving in about 2 weeks, I will be waiting to order until after I am settled in there, but I think I will go with the Typing Instructor for Kids ..... unless of course I find something I like better before then ... :tongue_smilie:
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Thanks!!
While I am about 99.9999999% sure my middle ds will NEED typing to reach his full potential for written expressive language use ... I hadn't thought of the older one benefiting from it this way until tonight.
If I had understood the value of narrating back better a few years ago he might be in better shape there, however once again hindsight is much clearer then foresight ;)
(alas that be a whole 'nother subject I am afraid!)
Guess I am really looking for something that will work for them both (if thats possible) ... not too "babyish" or over stimulating for my 11yr old, but not over the 8yr old's head too far either.
Also thought I might mention that this will likely be put onto their computer not mine, so could be for either Windows (XP SP1) or Linux as that comp is dual booted :D
(I can download on it, just don't have it hooked up to net normally)
However if my best option ends up being something web-based it would need to be Vista & Windows7 friendly.
Thanks to all who have posted so far ... I appreciate the suggestions :)
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That one looks interesting .... however my ds in question here can't spell (yet) as he is basically an early 1st grader ... so words in an hour just isn't practical yet .... also I would like to avoid spending that much on this right now ... will remember this one if more traditional ones fail though.
Also kinda thinking it would be nice to start typing with my older ds, he is 11, also special needs ... pretty sure hes an Aspie. He can spell pretty well, and his handwriting is good, however I am wondering if writing would be easier for him if he learned to type. He isn't good at all about even narrating back what hes heard or read ... *sigh* ...
Thanks!!
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I've found that using baking soda in the first cup, and then running an extra rinse cycle once in awhile with about a cup of vinegar does wonders for keeping my dishes squeaky clean with no film or crud. Its also cheaper, and healthier ;)
I also put vinegar in the "jet dry" hole.
However I also agree with a pp, make sure your drain holes are clear.
Hope ya get it figured out soon!
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Take a look at the Typing Instructor for Kids. Amazon has it for $11.99; could well be even cheaper elsewhere. The center of the program is "Typer Island" - games include Vikings, castles, Egyptians, fishing, sharks - even my girls thought it great fun. No violence or Scottish goats. :D
And completely hands-off on my part. I gave them the disc, never told them how often they had to use it or anything, and they learned to type in no time flat. Voilà !
Hmm ... how old are your children? ... Hands off is a real selling point here, as theres only ONE of me, and THREE of them! ... No violence is great too ..:tongue_smilie:
Also, is it cartoony? ... or at least semi-real life kinda style?
Thanks!!
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type to learn was successfully used by my first graders when I taught PS. simple, straightforward with a few games.
While this looks promising ... I sure can't afford it! ... unless you know of some way to get it cheaper? ... seems to be set up for schools only ....
I have looked at the BBC Dance Mat site, and I'm afraid I do not like it much ...
Typing Skills by Diana Hanbury : looks too teacher intensive? ... but might get there, thanks for the suggestion!
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Hmm .... :eek: ... that is certainly not what I was looking for ...
Thanks for posting though.
We are pretty conservative, and completely christian, guess I should have mentioned that ....
any recommendations for 5 grades at once?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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In fact, I would suggest you look at CLE for all subjects except the non-sunrise edition Science. (3rd and up) The sunrise ed. is the ones they have written themselves, the non-sunrise are redone AOP lifepacs and are not divided into lessons, or as well laid out IMO.
For Science we really like Apologia Elementary books. They can be done with the whole family and are great resources. I also like the R&S Science books.
My oldest boy has done nearly all CLE for the last while (2nd grade level) and does almost all his work independently. Once the child can read well, and will follow directions the work is meant to be largely done without much help.
CLE has samples up on their website (clp.org) from each lightunit *sunrise ed.* and since theres 10 lightunits for most subjects per year that can give you a pretty good look.
They also have diagnostic/placement tests online in pdf form you can use for math and LA in order to properly place your dc if you choose to go with them.
I only have 3 dc, but they are all "challenged" in various ways so it gets a little hectic here at times. I will be schooling all 3 this year, so am really glad to have something independent for my oldest.
Best wishes, and hope you find curriculum you are happy with quickly!
HTH,