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I am not a lover of CCS and unless I am hit by lightning I never will be so I will always see the negatives of CCS. But it is sad that so much is cut...Art, Music, and History. Yes, it is just first grade THIS year. What if they start to see problems in 2nd or 3rd? What about 6th? I see the trend of..."Well, we cut it in 1st grade last year and there was no problem...we can do this for all the grades, who needs these subjects now, they will get them in High School". i am surprised science was not cut too...wait, that would be a STEM subject and a Sacred Cow right now and won't be touched, but let the STEM die down and it will be next to slaughter.
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I bought the whole set when they were little and used them extensively. Truly probably the most used and versatile home ed product ever at our house but I never really used it for penmanship by itself. We used it with history, geography, and science. We generally did the copywork although sometimes they wrote their own to go with the pictures. Each child must have drawn each picture at least once. Most of them 3 or 4 times minimum. Some of the animals graced the front of thank you cards for years.
Draw Write Now worked particularly well with the Galloping the Globe curriculum just in case you are considering that in the future.
This.
I have the set and it is used on a regular basis for many different subjects and drawing projects but it was never used as a handwriting curriculum.
I agree 100% with the bolded.
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Those look perfect for daily journals. I hate the wasted space on a page.
I know where I am going today.
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I am not quite sure where the hostility or anger in some of these comments are coming from. Others stated their opinion with out the anger. So I am confused. I made a statement, asked a question and them clarified what I meant. No argument. My opinion is different then others in this matter.
Having something that makes me cringe does not mean it brings sexual thought into my head. If i see a person bend over and their butt crack shows I cringe and in no way do I think sex. Mentioning showing too much private parts on a baby does not = I am saying it is sexual. Why would you jump to that conclusion?
Drawing on ones personal calendar is not the same as drawing in a public book. I doodle hats and toys, bibs and balls....it is mine and I see nothing wrong with doodling panties on an over exposed butt or a hat on a head or a pillow under a sleepy head.
Add your opinion. I asked and wanted others view. If I knew this was a hot button for a few, then I am sorry.
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My ds is using ACE Paces for Chemistry and has actually said it (chemistry) is not as bad as he thought it would be. He is understanding the info and I feel all the main topics are being covered. This option won't work for two of you bunch but the third one it would. Then if you plan on doing BJU with Videos he can watch along.
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No problems with a side view, but the actual crack...I think that is just too much.
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I was given a "Sleeping Beauties" desk calendar for Christmas this year. It has a picture of an infant usually newborn to about 3 months sleeping. All are naked but most are posed in cute tasteful positions or in some sort of sling or basket and the privates are all covered. However a few are posed where the posterior crack is showing. Honestly these make me cringe and I usually cover the tiny tush with a sticker or doodle panties on them. At what point is a naked baby pic showing too much?
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For dd I go over math soon as she finishes and make her correct any mistakes. She is doing 4th grade math so it is easy to quickly glance and see what is wrong.
For ds (before using Teaching Textbooks, which in my opinion is a godsend) I would correct his work either in the evening or during morning coffee. I had in his schedule a half hour before school starts to correct it. Anything he did not grasp was discussed before math time.
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There are only a few true box curriculums out there. A curriculum that offers all subjects at a grade level to be bought as a package and offers no other alternative is a boxed curriculum. Calvert is a boxed curriculum although you can switch out the math to a grade higher or lower. I think MP is also a true boxed curriculum.
BJU and Abeka(mentioned several times here) does not have to be bought with all 3rd grade books or all 6th grade things. Sure you can buy the complete set with a small discount but you can also buy each subject separately to fit your childs level. Also you do not have to buy all the subjects offered. BJU and Abeka are NOT boxed curriculums.
Right now I am using BJU Math 4, Reading 4, English 3, and Science 3. I am also using SL core D , Apologia, and ELemental Science Chemistry....we are not boxed in at all. With this mix of curriculum DD is getting a variety of teaching styles...textbook, classical, Charlotte Mason, and others. We do timelines, narration, notebooking, reading of real literature as well as readers, workpages and writing, discussions, board work, and snuggle time reading.
I don't consider BJU to be a boxed curriculum but because others do I will say I never regretted using them. I have used all or some subjects from BJU for 21 years and will continue until dd is finished school.
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It can be in a game format or not....dd wants to learn to type.
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Um. Please give more information. It sounds kinda interesting and I can't find it...
Here is the link
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I do find HAS more crafty but not in a bad sense. You will do cutting and pasting and drawing but with purpose. Cutting and pasting to show overlap or add a mixed media feel.
I will say I am both pleased and at the same time disappointed with HAS. Dd loves it and will watch the DVD lessons and do the work pretty much without my help. So that is a big plus. The instructions are easy to follow. However the teaching of art is lacking. Example, dd just made a color wheel and the teacher did not go into primary and secondary colors, just this is how to make a wheel and the colors you add. I had to do the teaching of what the colors were.
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I am taking courses in my quest to keep educating myself. The courses I pick are things I am interested in and if they might help in homeschool then great, but that is not my goal when picking.
There is a class coming up that I am going to take alongside my son, something to do with video games and literature with a focus on The Lord of The Rings. this will be the first class my ds will be doing, so i will see how it goes.
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Thank you all for the input. I believe our family is going to have a very important meeting tonight.
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I have a cat. She tolerates my 8 year old. I got the cat when DS was 5. He was never mean to the cat, but 5 year olds tend to be quite skitzy and unpredictable towards animals so I think it just made the cat uneasy. So that cat does not really go near him much to his dismay.
I just got a second cat this weekend. The cat LOVES my 8 year old. The cat is all over him, sleeps on his bed, etc. My 8 year old is so thrilled. I'm happy too. He was starting to feel bad that our other cat doesn't love him.
It's probably something like that.
I think you are right. We got the dog when dd was 1. We never left them alone together and always taught her the proper way to pet and be around dogs but small kids will not pet as gently or the right may or hug the dog as gently as a teen/adult. So chances are the dog views dd as a irritating giant bug.
We had a pug prior to the snoodle (died during our Katrina evacuation) but this dog was built for kids. When we decided to get another dog the only reason we did not go with a pug was they shed terribly otherwise we would have a pug right now.
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Just curious -- What breed/size dog are we talking about here? What kind of "checking" did the vet do? Any blood work done? Thyroid test?
It is a snoodle (mini poodle/schnauzer mix) and about 20#
We told the vet how she was acting and about the biting. I know some sort of blood test was done and a check up but not a thyroid test. Vet said the dog was 100%, no signs of any arthritis. she was alert and so on. She just told us some dogs do not like children and will tolerate those in the home and to give the dog her space. In other words, treat her like you would the grumpy aunt who comes for a visit...treat her nice and leave her alone.
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Im not saying you should keep the dog, but (although I hate to say it,) I think your dd may be a part of the problem. The dog has made it very clear that she likes your ds, but doesn't like your dd, yet your dd keeps pressuring the dog to be the pet she wants -- and not accepting him as the dog he is.
I know she is only 8, but she's old enough to know that she shouldn't pester the dog or try to cuddle with him, because he doesn't like it.
Honestly, your dog sounds unhappy. If your ds isn't going to give him enough attention to keep him happy, I can understand why he is getting more ill-behaved.
Please don't think I'm judging you -- I'm just thinking that the dog may be a great dog... for someone else. If your dd can't stop annoying the dog, and if your ds doesn't give him enough attention, and you don't really want to fuss over him, either, I think you would be doing him (and yourselves) a favor by finding him a new home without young children.
I would have a serious talk with your ds about it, first, though, as it's his dog and he might be willing to work with him if the only other option was re-homing the dog.
I agree...dd does tend to want more from the dog then the dog wants from her. She really loves dogs and wants to have a pet dog but this one has another idea. Sadly it is a pet dog we want, one that will love ALL the family members and want to play with all and snuggle and just be a true pet.
So after 7 yrs of trying to make a family pet of this dog it is time to find a nice home (without children) for her.
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Most importantly...glad all are safe.
Now just think in time this will be a story to remember and remind your future drivers. See...your dd has given a classic example of what not to do.
On the bright side you get a new van for your b-day.
(I know this was a serious event and could have had a worse outcome. I am not thinking lightly of the situation but instead focusing on the positives since no injuries happened.)
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Sigh...I know. The dog needs to go. I knew it the second time she bite dd. The first time could have been a mistake type thing. I just needed to see it in print and hear it from others.
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Have you dealt with an obedience instructor or behavior specialist? If not then the answer for me is that you didn't work at it enough. I am also not a person that believes in outside dogs. Dogs were designed for living in a pack-being isolated from social contact is somewhat like keeping a person in solitary confinement. Dogs can tend to have social problems if not properly socialized and without the amount of social contact they need. There are exceptions to this of course, but I doubt you own a full on working dog that is guarding your sheep flock or something.
From your post, you are contributing to the behavior your dislike-telling dog it is ok... while the dog is barking-which you don't want her to do... this reinforcing the problem. This is what makes me think you have done no formal training-or haven't consulted a trainer or behaviorist in a long time/to deal with your problem issues.
I would highly recommend if you do place the dog in a new home-that you don't replace it with another. Dogs take a lot of time, socialization, money and care and if you aren't willing/able to provide that-it isn't a good idea to have a dog. I love dogs and have had up to 5 large high-energy dogs in my home at a time-right now I have none-because I cannot provide the level of training/socialization and care I think they deserve at this time... but hopefully soon!!! I'm sure missing having a dog.
btw-I was an obedience instructor.
The dog is an inside dog but goes out to "play" in the yard (large yard but she won't leave the deck unless you throw her ball or dd carries the ball in her pocket to get the dog to be with her in the yard). Dog is around people all day unless she goes to her room (laundry room) and lately she has been opting to stay in there instead of being with the family. Dd tries to get her to play by bringing the dogs bed upstairs, bringing treats up stairs, and reading to her.
Neighbor is a dog rescuer and evaluates dogs to see if they can be people sociable. I have consulted her over the last year and tried many things she has said. None of them have worked long term.
When I said I tell the dog it is okay I was meaning I let the dog know the people who just came over are okay and not a threat. We try to get the dog to sniff the visitors but she just growls, barks, hackles raised and does not want to be near them.
You do have a right to your opinion. My sister thinks our dog is not treated right because we do not let her on furniture or dress her in cute clothes....she also is allowed her opinion.
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I have posted here before about our dog, about her biting dd and hating kids and so on. Honestly it is not a friendly pet except to ds (whose dog it is). It tolerates ds petting it but not dd...always tries to get away from dd's attention who wants it to be a true pet (snuggle with her, sit by her side, go play in the yard with her). Ds will give it attention but that is it. We have mentioned, nagged, and demanded he pick up her droppings from the yard and give her walks. He might do it for a day or two but then stop. Now the dog is barking every time the door opens...even if she sees us leaving she barks at the door (all glass)...not a friendly bark but her aggressive bark (the one she uses when ever she sees a child in the yard). We don't have friends over because the dog will bark non stop no matter how many times we let her know it is okay. I feel it has gotten worse as the dog ages...she just turned 7. We have talked with the vet and had her checked to see if she is sick...nothing. Do you think it is time to just say we tried and now she needs to go?
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What about a swim vest? Dd was too scared to try swimming until we got her one of these. Then she played in the deep water without fear, swam around, and got comfortable in the water. She was able to practice swim moves with out worry. Once her confidence was built up she left the vest off and swims like a fish now.
American girl for history?
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We are doing this this year with my 8yr old dd. The Welcome to (Insert AG name) World are our spines and we read the AG books together. So far we have gone through Kaya and about to begin Felicity. My plan is to do half this year along side Sonlight Core D books and half the next year with core E. I have been blogging about our journey if you are interested in how we are doing it. So far I am extremely pleased with this plan and dd loves it too.
Did you know, some of the original main AG girls has a craft book and cook book. I have a few and the library has some. They are very interesting and worth looking at for crafts and food ideas if you can find them.