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I've been a vegetarian all my life so it is normal to me. My husband does eat meat. I typically eat what he eats minus the meat. Vegetarian food doesn't have to be fancy or take a long time to make.
I use cereal in the morning usually because it is quick. Sometimes we just have toast. For lunch I make sandwiches with a side of fruit or crackers. Sandwiches without meat are endless. They don't have to be weird. It could be as simple as a BLT without the B. Don't think you have to have a protein added to everything. Protein is found in more food than animal products. Leftovers are good at lunch too :)
For dinner I usually fix a starch dish (rice, pasta, potato) with a vegetable. I rarely add a protein to anything. These don't have to be complicated either. I enjoy cooking, but after a busy day a baked potato with salad or pasta with sauce and a hot veggie will satisfy. Sometimes we eat beans. Cheese, nuts, and peanut butter are well loved around here too. My kids eat meat, but since I prepare most of their food they usually have veggie meals.
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Once we found his "level" things got a bit better, though every so often I need to kick it up a notch.
:iagree: And it helps to use the library heavily.
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No. Some things are more likely to be found on our daily schedule like math, but every single day is different. Here is an example of our schedule. I love the flexibility, but my boys like knowing what comes next. So each morning I have that day's schedule written out. I just pick the subjects we are going to do the next day the night before and I keep track of the hours we spend on each subject.
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Thank you so much. I am constantly on the look out for this kind of stuff for my children. However, I am having problems downloading any of the above links - we want to watch them in the car on our DVD player. Any suggestions on how to do this or if this even possible? TIA
Sorry. I have no idea. We just watch them online.
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my son was motivated to learn mandarin on his own--it was the language of choice for him this year. We got the Rosetta Stone version and it was dry and unengaging for him completely--even though he really wanted to learn it. I could see right away it was not working but he kept plugging on until about 10 lessons in--and we switched back to spanish it was so frustrating!
I hear you. We tried Rosetta Stone Mandarin for 3 school years before I finally gave up on it. Better Chinese is better:001_smile:
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I backed out of a wedding late in the game - well, I backed my son out. He had had lots of anxiety and sensory issues and was doing really well and thought he would be fine for the wedding. When the date approached he "freaked out" and I knew he wouldn't be able to do it without lots of regression. Family was not happy, but it worked out fine. They thought it would have been cute if he ran screaming down the aisle or if he refused to move an inch. :glare: They found a replacement.
I'd talk with the bride and express your concerns. Maybe she is unaware of how children morph into something else when they are very tired.
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Reality:
Dive bombs onto my back and ds's lap from my toddler while he is reading to me.
Having to stop in the middle of a lesson to change a diaper.
Working on delayed motor skills for PE
A constant doodler who doesn't like to leave a portion of his paper free from writing, drawing, or scribbles.
A messy house.
Dealing with negative comments from those who don't homeschool.
Children that didn't neatly fit into the skill levels for one grade.
Dreams are always better than reality. It is these days that we will look back on with longing though. I love homeschooling:001_smile::001_smile:
ETA: Just after I posted this I heard a bang in the kitchen. They jelly jar fell on the floor :tongue_smilie:
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Oh yes, that's what we already do. I guess I need reassurance that it won't always be necessary.
It won't :001_smile: My more mathy child wasn't reading when we started math and he would protest if I read everything to him now.
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I would just read any instructions or word problems to her while she is learning to read. I would keep math math and reading reading.
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If I am reading singapore is a mastery program? Yes, it goes deeper into the same topics in further books.
Why do you like it? or didnt like it? I don't like it. I love it. Look here for a recent blog post I had on Singapore.
What are your favorite things about it?Mental math. The way it teaches my kids to manipulate numbers.
Dislikes? [Price
How long have you been using it?Since September
What do your children think?They enjoy it.
How teacher intensive is it? I usually work with 2 kids at once and while I am working one on one with one child the other child does work independently. I typically do the textbook and mental math with my children and they do the workbook independently.
Are there times when a 9&10 year old can work on their own?I would say at least half of math time would be independent.
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No, it doesn't matter. There are far more important things a Christian should focus on.
That said, I am rather open-minded on the issue. I do tend to lean towards a literal Genesis with a young creation and an old earth or the gap theory.
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I'd go for it. Sounds like you wouldn't be the primary resource for Mandarin anyway if you go with the classes.
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Sounds reasonable to me. I've used both programs. My son prefers R&S, but I do see the benefits of AAS.
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What programs are out there? I don't seem to find much. I've tried Vocabulary from Classical Roots which was pretty boring. I've also used Building Language from MCT, but it was pretty simple. Rummy Roots has worked well, but it works better as a supplement.
The perfect program would be workbook-based that is puzzly or one that requires analysis and synthesis to determine answers. My kid learns the best that way.
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CLE for grammar and handwriting
Rod and Staff for spelling
Killgallon and Just Write for writing
Vocabulary (have to change what we are currently using)
Reading - Assorted classic books
Literature - Read alouds and discussion of classic books
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I use Singapore and I don't have my children do all the problems. I typically have them do ones in the textbook orally until I am confident that they can complete the workbook practice independently. Sometimes it is all of the problems in the textbook and sometimes it is only a couple. I don't let them skip any of the mental math practice from the HIG though.
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If the one lightunit he completed was the first in the series (401, 501, etc.), that is meant to be a review of what the previous year covered. The real 'learning' begins in the second lightunit. See what you think after he completes the second one!
Ah yes. It was the first one. We shall see how the next one goes :001_smile:
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I am new to CLE LA. My son has done one complete Light Unit and started on another one. I've read in several places that CLE LA is rigorous. So far it has seemed pretty easy and simple for my son mostly covering what he already knows. I did do a placement test and he made a few points higher for the cutoff for the previous grade so I placed him in the next grade.
Now, I don't plan on changing anything because my son LOVES it. If you consider it rigorous can you share why you believe it to be so?
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I use xylitol toothpaste and mints for my little girl to help keep her damaged teeth from getting worse.
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Scrambled States and Hop Off were fun for my kids.
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Lots of play. Imaginative play is important for future cognitive development so I encourage lots of pretend play. I help my little one extend her play sequences (i.e. if my little one brings me some "lunch" I might drop it and cause a "mess" to be cleaned up).
As far as academics go, they find their way into play all the time. Letters and letter sounds are usually learned through just playing with a few LeapFrog toys. Counting pops up all the time in play. My little one enjoys counting as we go up and down stairs too. Shapes and colors are part of everyday conversation.
So I do a lot, but not a lot. I just try to weave everything into play. Here is a brief description of some things I did with my toddler.
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If your daughter is doing well and enjoying the CLE LA I would stick with it. I might consider adding a writing program to it. If I understand correctly they offer fewer lessons so you can add in some writing instruction.
I just started my son on Jump In and he loves it. He also enjoys CLE LA.
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Sign language is a great tool to help promote language development!
How many languages do you plan to teach?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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We are learning Koine Greek, Mandarin, and Arabic right now. Direct French instruction will come later (about middle school age) although they are exposed to it now. My kids will be starting another language next school year because we will be moving to a country where they speak that language.