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Grade = age around here. It may or may not have anything to do with the actual schoolwork they are doing.
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I have non-sequential learners. I use a sequential math program along with approaching more difficult math concepts. I might give him a sequential math program that goes back to the basics and go slow until he has solidified the basics. I might focus on one that teaches a child to think mathematically rather than memorize facts. Knowing 3+3=6 is just as important to me as knowing that 2+3 can't equal 8. At the same time you can delve into more difficult math concepts using things like living books.
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I would be confused too.
What kind of multiplication and division problems can he do? Is it possible that he memorized those or is he able to compute those answers?
Can he do adding and subtracting when it is put into a meaningful context (i.e counting how many pieces of candy two people have, counting money for a purchase, etc)? How are his counting skills? Has he mastered one to one correspondence? Is he able to do adding and subtracting using a number line?
What type of math programs have you used and for how long?
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I've tried most different kinds out there and prefer pocket diapers. There is no one special diaper that is the best. Mostly you have to find one that will fit your budget and suit your baby. There are several tried and true brands though. I would explore ThanksMama.com and read reviews of different diapers. They also have great sampler packs for the newborn period so you can try out different diapers during the newborn period to see what fits your family the best.
I've used cloth diapers for over 9 years and my youngest is about to potty train:sad:
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I think school should be fun. I want my children to enjoy school and enjoy learning. It is a goal, not a everyday reality. To achieve the goal I seek to approach teaching in a way that suits their style of learning. But most of all I find I need to be excited about teaching a topic to be able to instill the love for the topic.
I require my children to complete their daily schooling as I attempt to engage them into the joyous process of learning new things. Sometimes they don't like things and they still have to do them. Sometimes a spark is lit though. I find one of the most rewarding things with homeschooling is igniting a spark of interest in an area where they previously had a distaste.
Independence in our school day isn't a priority. Some subjects or types of curriculum tend to make that easy, but lots of things are done together. We read and discuss together. We sit down and do math together.
I find that independence in learning just happens when that spark is lit. It isn't unusual for my boys to run off after school to pursue an educational interest.
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Is it normal for a newly 4yo to still have these issues?
C's sound like T's
R's sound like W's
G's sound like D's
L's sound.....funny :confused: (hard to describe)
I wasn't concerned, but our doc just referred us for a speech eval. (I'm still not concerned, just curious.)
The r/w and the l sounding funny are typically fine for her age. The k/t and the g/d is something I would look into with an evaluation. If that is the only issue and she is able to copy a correct k and g sound and isn't having problems with being understood then she may just grow out of it. If she is frustrated with being misunderstood or if there are other errors besides the ones listed I would definitely get an evaluation even if she is able to correctly copy the k and g.
The k/t and the g/d is the same error with one set produced with the voice on and one set produced with the voice off.
(Former SLP)
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Thanks everyone for the recommendations.
Kalanamak, my son is thrilled with the linked dictionary. Guess that is what we will do then :001_smile:
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See, this is what I don't get though. Milk drips from bottles unstopped. I can see that causing decay. But milk does not drip from a breast (except maybe at the beginning of a letdown)--it has to be MILKED from the breast. How is milk pooling against those front teeth?
I've seen lots of milk dribbles when my babies fell asleep :) It doesn't drip from the breast, but the nipple can still be wet with milk against the baby's teeth.
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Keeping in mind the issues of asynchronous development, how do you address concerns of what they can do versus what they should do?
For example, ds can read the newspaper. This doesn't mean that he should be reading the paper at this young and tender age. In an academic realm, some children could handle 4th grade work at age 5, but should they?
I give them what they can do, but in an age appropriate way. For instance, I tend to choose content based books with lots of pictures for their age-appropriateness and lots of information to quench their need to know. We go deep and explore topics in depth, but do so in an age appropriate way. For instance, yesterday my boys learned about the reproductive system in science. Today they are watching a great DVD about a baby growing in the womb. I am editing out a few parts toward the end that show nudity. We looked in depth at human skin and did a project that is more along the lines of their age - made a model out of Rice Krispie Treats and candy. For reading I tend to choose classics that contain more appropriate content for younger readers. You get the idea. :001_smile::001_smile:
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Do those of you with accelerated kiddos feel like you are just a tour guide of sorts?
I teach most things we do for school. We tend to work together quite a bit. By that I mean history would involve reading books together, discussing things, doing projects together, etc. I find this method to work well with my boys. Discussion can be deeper and information in books can lead to further investigation if desired.
For independent learning I am very much a facilitator.
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OK, just out of curiosity, by what mechanics does night nursing damage the front teeth? Breasts don't drip milk passively like baby bottles do, they need to be worked in a specific way for milk to eject. When that happens, the child swallows. Even if the child doesn't swallow, most women lay on their sides to nurse at night, as does the child. In addition, the mechanics of nursing mean the nipple is stretched pretty far into the back of the baby's throat. How is milk pooling at the front of the mouth to rot the front teeth? I have never understood this.
When the child falls asleep nursing and the nipple is still in the mouth it can lay against the teeth. From what I have been able to discover if this happens often and for long periods of time decay can occur.
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Is there a phonics program or resource that uses the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Hoping....:bigear:
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I would like to learn more about these. Can you point me in the right direction?
http://www.the-o-zone.cc and http://www.limeessentials.net will have a list of ozone providing dentists.
I use Squigle toothpaste, MI Paste at night, and xylitol mints.
I would check out the Yahoo Group veryyoungkidsteeth as well.
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My third child had very weak teeth (baby teeth) that decayed very easily. A pediatric dentist that my regular dentist recommended said that it was due to breastfeeding him. I was concerned at first, but then realized it couldn't be that because my first two children (and my fourth child, too, for that matter) breastfed for just as long and didn't experience any problems with decay. None of them have ever had formulas or bottles.
I had dentists say the same thing. They said my older kids were just lucky that they didn't have problems :tongue_smilie:
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Personally (as someone who nursed each of my kids 2 1/2 years)? If my toddler had tooth decay in the front teeth? And they were able to save them by fixing them? I would stop nighttime nursing (not nursing altogether) just to be on the safe side. I do know toddlers who had to have their front teeth removed. :(
I agree. I stopped nursing to sleep around 18 months. I didn't stop nursing though. I would still nurse in the middle of the night, but I would only put her to sleep with brushed teeth and water.
Dentists gave me the option to pull her teeth or fix them under sedation. If they fixed them she wouldn't be able to use them to bite things like an apple. I went a different route. We used ozone treatments to kill the bacteria as well as special toothpaste, special paste for her teeth at night, and special candy. It has kept her in a holding pattern for 1.5 years now. She loves apples and will eat several a day.
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My little girl has tooth decay. From what I was able to find out nursing in general doesn't cause it. However, in some cases where little ones routinely nurse or keep the nipple in the mouth for a long periods of time tooth decay can occur. Of course you have other factors like diet or hygiene or genetics.
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My son wants to learn Latin so he can know and understand scientific terminology. Does this necessitate a full-blown Latin program or is there something more science focused out there? I'm pretty sure he would prefer a science focused program.
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I'm new to CLE. My son is almost finished with his first LU. I haven't taught anything other than going over things missed and answering questions as they come up.
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I've found that this statement from http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/whatis.htm does a good job differentiating a bright academically advanced child and a gifted child.
Gifted children and adults see the world differently because of the complexity of their thought processes and their emotional intensity. People often say to them, “Why do you make everything so complicated?†“Why do you take everything so seriously?†“Why is everything so important to you?†The gifted are “too†everything: too sensitive, too intense, too driven, too honest, too idealistic, too moral, too perfectionistic, too much for other people! Even if they try their entire lives to fit in, they still feel like misfits. -
Accelerating often means skipping. The skipping is typically over things the child has already mastered or over things that would be too boring for the child.
Mostly, it is following the child's lead. If they are ready to skip ahead or approach the information in a more complex manner then I provide a way for them to do that.
Accelerating often means feeding the hunger. If a child has gobbled up the standard subject material for his grade or for five grades ahead - accelerating provides a way for a child to continue the desire to learn about the topic of interest in the depth desired.
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I had to wean my daughter from nursing to sleep at that age because of her teeth. She had major damage from the nonstop nursing. I bought her a special cup/bottle, brushed her teeth, filled it with water, and sat down in a rocking chair with her with a show on. It took hours and lots of crying the first few weeks. Eventually she would go to sleep quickly and I would carry her to bed. She stayed asleep much better when she was able to go to sleep without nursing. When she awoke I would rock/hold/walk her back to sleep if I was still awake. If I was in bed I just brought her to bed with me and let her nurse:tongue_smilie:
When I first started I would nurse on the first awakening. As she became more adapted to going to sleep without nursing I started eliminating the nursings on wake-ups. I found it easier to stop the nursing to sleep first because a recently awakened child is more agitated.
For naps I routinely put my daughter in a backpack carrier and she would fall asleep from the motion. She stayed there for her entire naptime. She stopped napping several months ago.
I'm about to totally wean her as she nears the age of 3. Just this week we had a major milestone. She is going to sleep at night without her usual nursing before brushing her teeth. She has opted for a cookie, milk, and story instead. She still nurses a couple other times a day, but she is aware that nursing will end soon.
It sounds like you have another way to put her to sleep right now with the Dora show. I would use that to your advantage and maybe try rocking/walking/holding in a dark room with Dora playing. As for crying it out I think there is a big difference in leaving a child alone to cry and holding a crying child.
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I'm searching for botany related living books around 3rd-8th grade level. I haven't been having much success. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
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Would the base 10 blocks be enough for Essentials Kindy? They weren't even on the listed of suggested manipulatives! Aahhhh!!!!
I didn't use that one so I can't say for sure. I can use the single cubes as counters if I need counters. I have cuisenaire rods that I haven't used.
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RR recommends the following:
-Balance scale
-teddy bear counters
-3D geometric shapes
-pattern blocks
-Multilink cubes
We already have teddy bear counters, multilink cubes, and C-rods. Do I need/want the rest? Thanks.
I started with 1B and have pretty much only needed a Base 10 set.
Botany and Zoology Videos
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I am in search of places to watch videos online on the topics of botany and zoology. Can you recommend any sites?
Thanks!