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:rofl::rofl::smilielol5::smilielol5::lol:
I SO needed this today! Thanks ladies:001_smile:
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Personally, I wouldn't choose either if you don't want to be teaching 4 different levels. If I HAD to choose one, it would be HOD. Although it didn't work for us this year, the books are incredible and the workload is manageable. I looked at TOG extensively and in hind sight am glad I did not go with it. As I'm sure you know-you do not have to do note booking or copy work just because it's in the program. Nor do you have to use everything in the program. I'm sure there are many workarounds for "drawing" the maps. It's very possible you just print a blackline map from the internet. You don't have to do the maps either-there are other ways your children could learn the same information. I would def. consider calling HOD and talking with them about your concerns with having 4 different grade levels. It really is a great curriculum.
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If you have a "thing" about bad spelling (like me), check out WriteShops Bad Signage Humor.
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:iagree:When you have a child who is purposely not smiling because their teeth embarrass them, it becomes a necessity, even if they can still chew and speak with their crooked teeth. We have a relative whose oldest two children have severely protruding front teeth and an excessive gum line which emphasizes the crooked teeth. She has the philosophy that her children are perfect just like they are and that the mere suggestion that they need any sort of repair is offensive. Meanwhile, in most of her kids' pictures they are smiling with a closed mouth and it's obvious that they are self-conscious about their teeth. :glare:
I so agree! And as for your relative-perfection is a perception. I can't imagine using that as logic if my children are embarrassed of the way they look. So sad:glare:
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Uh no. Crooked teeth can cause plenty health issues w/in your mouth. And for Pete's sake, if someone wants to have their teeth straightened because they feel self conscious-who am I to judge?
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We switched from Singapore to CLE Math. Singapore jumped to quickly from concept to concept and left us all wondering what we missed.
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Fortunately I can just say, "We're vegetarians." :D
I say this too-even tho we aren't:lol: I haven't see a meat truck in a long time. Unless someone is selling Girl Scout Cookies or Campfire Candy-I'm not interested.
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We LOVE BSFAA (Rainbow Resource also sells it). It seems overwhelming when you first look at it, but it's very easy to use. We've done a couple of other ones this year and are so happy we made the change. It was absolutley worth the cost. Plus the kids can do it together:)
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LOVE, LOVE WriteShop! It was our 3rd and final program. It isn't an open and go, but I find the extra bits and prep make it much more fun and worthwhile. You do need the TM's. I purchased the worksheets as e-sheets and then print what is needed. There are not a lot of them.
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This was exactly me growing up. It's only been since having kids and obviously not being able to do that, that I have changed. Trust me, it's a really good thing:001_smile:
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I use Word and then save it as a PDF. It's free and easy.
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I have auburn hair and red fades really fast-I've been told this by many stylists and it's been true for me. Are you having this done professionally? If not, don't do it. My rec. would be to go to a color specialist or someone you know is REALLY good. It's just hair, but it has the potential to turn out bad and then what?
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First :grouphug: I can't imagine how difficult this is for you and the rest of the family.
Second, my gut tells me that he def. does have mental issues. His behavior is very much like that of a sociopath. I'm not saying he is one-just that there are similar behaviors. I pray that you are able to find someone that can make a break through. Or that the diagnosis is one that can be remedied. This does not sound like simple anger issues to me. Please keep us posted and I will continue to pray.
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Well, that review was enough for me to pass on it:D I just get so excited about planners:lol: I currently use a computer document for my schedule as well and it works great.
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This thread explains TeA Brace yourself for what is probably the most classic thread on this board. Warning, though, it is not for the easily offended.
I couldn't even finish the thread it was so hilarious! :lol::lol:
What great ladies we have here!
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I would put it differently.
I would say that hard work does not guarantee success, but that no lasting success comes without hard work.
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TeA (and what does that mean? I still haven't figured it out LOL).
Me either:confused:
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I wish I had good advice. I think the factors you mentioned are def. playing a big part. What you are going thru right now has been me for almost the entire 11 years of my marriage. For me, I know a lot of it is emotional, but I'm encouraged to go have my hormone levels tested. Thanks for being so open and posting this. I think it is going to help others as well. If you do find anything out, would you be willing to share it with me privately?
Big :grouphug:
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Has anyone used this for planning? They have nice bundle deal right now and I was thinking about buying it. It doesn't start until July 2011 though-pros/cons?
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(Taken from the FIAR Forum)
And she still needs prayer as she clings to life. BUT... this update from her blog was posted last night by her husband. This will make you a little teary-eyed and if it'll make you appreciate each day we've been given a little more. Love your spouse. Love your children. Love this fleeting, precious life that's a treasure...
I can't even remember what I wrote in the last post and am too tired to bother to look. Let me tell you what is going on at this very minute. it is 9:06. The lights are low in Joanne's room. There are hums and beeps and hissing noises coming from the dozen or so machines that Joanne is attached to. The other noise: David Crowder playing quietly on her iMac next to her bed. It is a weird juxtaposition hearing his melodies and heartfelt lyrics mixed with such mechanical utterances from all the machines.
The gory details: Joanne has in a nasal gastric tube that runs to her stomach through her nose. She is on a ventilator that goes into her throat to her lungs through her mouth. She has a drain from the incision in her skull that is syphoning off the excess fluids and she has a pressure monitor imbedded in the incision stick out of the top of her head that monitors the swelling in her brain. She has IVs in both arms and a Picc line in that extends directly into her heart. Not to mention the 50 or so staples closing the incision from her "skull-ectomy". In short, the girl has hoses and lines and wires running everywhere! But you know what? She still looks beautiful to me. And she is at rest.
Michelle is her night nurse. I think night nurses are heros. Michelle does everything she can to make Joanne comfortable including repositioning her on the bed so that she doesn't get "bored" of being in the same position all the time. She check vitals, monitors her response capability: "Squeeze my hand Joanne!" Each nurse on the ward only has two patients. She said she's not supposed to play favorites, but she like Joanne the best.
I love having so many visitors and so much support during the day, but having Joanne all to myself at night is nice. Being near her calms me a great deal. Hopefully she is aware enough to be calmed by my presence too. I guess that comes with the territory for a couple married just over 19 years.
Here's my thought: not that much has changed in our relationship. She is still here, she is still the love of my life, she is still the one I want to grow old with. Her inability to talk or respond yet doesn't really change any of that.
Enough of this writing. Time to hold hands with my girl.
Toben
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I have tried to get a hold of them regarding my subscription to no avail. Their phone isn't taking messages because the mailbox is full. They are not returning emails. Last month I rec'd my issue, but it's for Nov/Dec. I didn't get it until 12-15. Being that it contains an idea calendar for the entire month of Nov. and Dec. one would think it would arrive before 12-15:unsure:
I'm just wondering if anyone else is having issues getting theirs.
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Great news! If it leaks, where does it go?
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Oh no! I'm so sorry. I'm praying that it gets resolved quickly:grouphug: Keep us posted
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(Quoted from the FIAR forum)
She is a Christian author and her husband works for Ryan Dobson's "Grounded Radio." Joanne is in her late 30's but suffered a major stroke yesterday. She needs our prayers.
LA help-debating on switching.
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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My son is in 1st. I LOVE OPGTR-it has worked very well for him. I dropped FLL as grammar- in 1st grade it's overkill. We also dropped WWE and switched to WriteShop. We have been doing WS off an on-I don't think 1st graders need a writing program either. I haven't used AAS-is this just a spelling program? I purchased SWO for my son and we quit that too. I found using so many LA programs redundant and unnecessary for 1st grade.
I also dropped WWE for my 3rd grader and switched to WS. Write shop is more creative and fun for us.
I try to avoid copy work, dictation and narration when I can.