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I know I had the polio and measles vaccines. Also tetanus as a grown up because I hurt myself with some rusty metal so I had it done.
I caught the mumps and chicken pox at school so I know I wasn't vaccinated against these. I know I don't have any antibodies for rubella, but by the time the gp found out I was pregnant (I had never heard of rubella anyway). Every winter I get the flu vaccine because I am a registered asthma sufferer.
DS has got pretty much everything except for the MMR booster. I wish I could do the MMR in separate jabs so I m diddering because the whole MMR thing makes me nervous and ds had a bad reaction to the flu jab.:confused:
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We have a copy of the whole Rome HBO series 1 and 2. We love it.
However it is not for children, or teens or anyone easily offended. Great to see how the lower classes lived, and the lives of soldiers in general, but other than that not for kiddies.
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I don't reply to a thread when I don't have anything to add to it. Many times I bump a thread when I see no replies forthcoming and then the thread "dies" which makes me feel even worse...:leaving:
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They are not comparable. EFTTC is for first and second grade. Serl's ILL is for fourth and fifth grades. ILL would be more suitable for your students' ages.
I think that SG and ILL would be "too much of the same thing". I didn't like SG much when I looked at samples online. ILL is more interesting.
This hardcover edition of ILL is the cheapest, I think.
Hope that helps you make a decision.
Helpful post. I picked up EFTTC at a used curricuclum sale last year and I was wondering if it was any good.
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I don't read or write while driving. but if I need to I pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.
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I wish I could contribute but I just got the book (I even download the 1st edition because -apparently- History is managed in a different way). I was the attracted by the prospect of doing less subjects but more in depth (I hope I'm making sense). I also appears to be secular which appeals to me. Definitely :bigear:
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Well, you can overdose on beta carotene eating too many carrots. Turn yourself orange (I know 2 people who have!) Doesn't make carrots bad for you. Just that pretty much too much of anything is not a good idea.
:iagree: I suffer from IBS-C (C for constipation). The body needs a certain amount of fiber to move things along YKWIM.
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Not sure if this will help but ...
I've noticed that when I was trying to get the kids to clean up their toys if I started singing the Barney song, "Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share," then the kids would just sort of automatically start cleaning up. So, I took the saying from the We Choose Virtue card for obedience, "OK, whatever you say, I will obey, right away," and made them memorize it (each morning at start of school during calendar time they had to practice saying it.) Now, when they don't listen the first time, I say the saying in a sing song voice and they start repeating the saying themselves and just sort of automatically start doing what I asked. It's like they've been conditioned and can't help themselves, they just have to obey even if they really don't want to. It's like their hypnotized! I wonder what else I could do? :lol:
Uhm... singing? I like the idea!
True, if I leave the room nothing gets done. Maybe I was expecting too much of a 5yo? I will stay in ds's room while he picks up his things and guide him all the way step-by-step!This reminds me of a phrase we used to say when mine were younger, "Work fast, work hard, get it done!" I would put some upbeat music on the CD player and then we'd plow through the task(s) all the while repeating this phrase.If cleaning up toys is an issue be sure to allow only one toy out at a time. It is much more overwhelming to have to pick up a room that is completely strewn with toys than to simply put one thing back in the bin or on the shelf.
Also, I found that I had to stand over them when they were small. I couldn't walk out of the room, come back later and expect to see progress. Many times I would have to spell it out - pick up that book and put it on the shelf, hang your sweater on the hook, put your shoes in the closet, etc. until the room was back in order. It's tiring, but it works. The amazing thing is that once it gets to be a regular thing, the child learns what to do without mom being there and your job becomes infinitely easier. It's getting over that hump that can be discouraging.
Clicker, treats and lots of short sessions in the parking lot across the street.Oh. Wait. You weren't talking about dogs. :D
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Hey, if it works. I don't mind using a clicker :D
So the UK had the original of that show? Cool! I can see why they changed the name when they brought it over here - changing rooms are another term for fitting rooms' date=' where you try on clothes in a store. :lol:[/quote']Check out the BBC version on youtube. It had the most amazing, camp, glamour rock dresser presenter/designer (Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen).
BTW, what is GOYB?
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Here's what I used when I had littles running around my house. I found these in different parenting books and reworked them to fit us:
I absolutely love the post. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I'm still going over it.
This is a ton of work but the only way that has ever worked fur us.4. Flop down exhausted but secure you did your best.
Yes. You've nailed it. I want to flop down secure I did my best. I don't want to flop down feeling a complete failure!
my 6 year old lives with you too? Mine is very confrontational and reactionary.:lol: Oh, dear. I'm not alone then.
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I love this book, really, really love it - not about obedience per se, but just such a fabulous parenting book. I
This is the book.
Looks fab. Must look for it. Thanks.
Don't think I don't appreciate all the help. I am reading each post and digesting every bit of advice.
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Wow, I'm getting some good, sound, no-nonsense advice here. Keep them coming :bigear:
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I have a lively 5yo with the bad habit of whingeing, complaining, and dragging his feet.
Yes, I know this is probably all my fault so I am not making any excuses for myself. But I am in need of advice. How do you teach obedience to mum and dad?
I know lots of you use the Bible, but we run a secular home so I wold like to hear suggestions about teaching obedience in a secular way. Pretty please? ...and thank you! :)
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I don't get MEP either.
I'll admit that math is not my strongest subject. I have trouble with MEP. I struggle to understand how it works and I don't find it "open and go". do you do 45 minutes each day? That seems way too much for a 5yo.
Also, if you didn't start with this programme how do you jump into it? do you go back one level? :confused:
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I think the child should be 6-7. In the UK the system pushes many first grade subjects onto 5-6 year olds but I don't agree with this. I think kindergarten and first grade should focus on the 3 R's. There is certainly time for the rest later on.
p.s. forgot to say I voted "other".
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I've just been diagnosed with IBS. The insurance doesn't cover the food allergy test so the doctor suggested I cut out milk, wheat and gluten. I can't add much to the discussing since I am just beginning my journey. I don't know if I am remain totally faithfull to a gf diet, because I cook for the family and stuff...
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DS goes to football academy every Saturday. Does this account for outside help with PE?
He is also expressed interest in playing an instrument. I can't sing or play anything myself so again I will be looking for outside tutoring.
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Try calling a repairman. Make sure he is old. Why? Young repairman tend to overcharge. Older one are a bit kinder and tend to fix things with a minimum of fuss and charge what is appropriate... well, this has been my experience anyway.... :D
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We are spending about $500-ish. We have tons of stuff already.
The $500 does not include extra-curricular activities, though.
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I understand totally. :grouphug:
I have a 5yo too and sometimes the whole homeschooling thing seems overwhelming. A good thing to do would be to check your state's standards and check what it is you have to cover (your "core" subjects). Then you can grab your copy of TWTM and have a good look at what she recommends.
Her suggestions are just that: suggestions. This means you can always come back to this board and talk about all the different curriculum options (or try a "search" to read older threads -very useful). Many of the subject described in TWTM are 'open and go' or 'do the next thing'. So you don't necessarily have to write your own lesson plans.
Above all, take a deep breath. This is my first year too and I found in the beginning I was so wrapped up and tense I was going into a spin. I am learning to relax and go at ds's speed.
Welcome to the Hive!
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We are using Word Mastery (as per Don Potter's website) and McGuffey Electic Primer. They are working better than Jolly Phonics and OPGTR (sorry if I get the order of the letter wrong here).
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I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) (the Proclaimers) Ok, not exactly your traditional love song, but this song always makes me smile. I can't help but think of my dh when I hear it.
Yes to the above, and:
You are Still the One (Shania Twain) dedicated to dh on our last wedding anniversary.
My Precious One (Celine Dion) I used to sing this to ds.
The Gambler (Kenny Rogers) I left instructions to play this at my funeral.
The Show Must Go On (Queen)
Hijo de la Luna (Mecano) get the song lyrics in English if you ever want to have a good cry.
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My ds is the same. He's 5. In the past it was a struggle. I had to step back and take baby steps. I took markers away because they encourage squiggling instead of filling up.
Something which has helped has been beading. DS loves working with beads and I found this in turn is helping with his fine motor skills.
Who here came to homeschooling by accident or used to be anti-homeschooling?
in General Education Discussion Board
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I hated school with a passion. I was in class of 32 but didn't have friends and was socially awkward. Some subjects I was bored out of my mind because I was ahead; in other subjects I was left behind (The teacher's promise of "Don't worry if you don't understand this now. We will go over this again after class" -never happened). I was bullied and developed some OCD behaviour.
However...I never dreamed of homeschooling my kid. The whole thing started because the local nursery was oversubscribed. then we moved to the Gulf and the local nurseries were, yes, oversubscribed. Then we couldn't find a school place. The only school with opening had fees so high we couldn't afford it. So we thought maybe we could do school at home and started my research. I found this forum. :D
I'm still terrified we are doing the "right" thing. I mean, I am not the most organised of mums here. But the other day I was under attack from a well-intentioned ps teacher and I found myself digging in my heels and answering her arguments in a calm collected manner. Then I realised I had been turned around. I love homeschooling.