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My plan of attack at this point is to go through the DB series (due to much praise) but if it doesn't work then I plan to invest in Barton. So...
I am just about ready to order for my ds10. We have just recently started using Apples and Pears and I really think it is going to work...I have high hopes anyway. Right now we are reading book 1 of the Christian Liberty Readers for fluency. He is doing well with it. My question is how does DB help with fluency? I'm concerned that the cursor will be a hindrance to him. How will that makes his reading flow smoothly? He consistently misreads sight words but will usually correct himself if it doesn't make sense. He also reads through punctuation or stops before he gets to it.
Thanks!
Cheryl
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I feel your ADD pain. I have been overwhelmed lately. I can at times get organized but staying that way is a huge problem. I'm also the worst procrastinator. I also jump from one thing to another. January/part of Feb. I was all about couponing. Coupons were everywhere!:tongue_smilie:Now I've moved off that and now I've doing nothing but curriculum/dyslexia research. Once I've filled by brain full in a few weeks it will be something else. I've even been considering medication.
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We are using Recipe for Reading and Apple and Pears (for spelling). We aren't very far into either program. Recipe for Reading is supposed to be a OG program. I have only had his eyes checked by a regular optometrist and that has been a 2 years ago. Just recently with the evaluation done the administrator didn't not see and visible eye problems. I will check into it further.
This is my second year to homeschool. We pulled the boys out when ds10 at the end of 2nd grade. The test center is at a college. I do not know the extent or depth of their testing. This is where they referred me after the evaluation.
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Hi, I've just started reading Overcoming Dyslexia. I have skipped ahead to the end though and then I will come back through it. Although I am finding it very informative part of the book is troublesome to me because she states that parents should never be the primary teacher. The author states that only highly trained teachers skilled in scientificly based reading programs can do it effectively.
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How do you make sure your dyslexic child...
has all he/she needs for academics, personal growth, and overall confidence with their "gift". How hard do you push with academics? Have you read any informative books that have helped you?
At this point it really doesn't seem to bother ds10 about his issues with reading. I have noticed him avoid any reading if in groups but sometimes he tries if in a small group. I haven't really discussed in very much detail with him until today about why his has a problem with reading but told him that there have been very prominate people in our history that had dyslexia. That they were very smart but just had to learn differently. I want him to be challenged but not feel like he can't do it. If something is challenging he shuts down and argues about having to do the work.
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I was told it would be better to post this here. A few op wanted to know if was has beed tested. He has had an evaluation from the ps special ed office and although it's not an offical diagnosis all indications show that he is dyslexic with ADD tendencies. I am planning on having him tested through a dyslexia center this month to get official results.
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You might want to cross-post your question on the SN board.
Is there a way to do that or do I just type it again?
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has all he/she needs for academics, personal growth, and overall confidence with their "gift". How hard do you push with academics? Have you read any informative books that have helped you?
At this point it really doesn't seem to bother ds10 about his issues with reading. I have noticed him avoid any reading if in groups but sometimes he tries if in a small group. I haven't really discussed in very much detail with him until today about why his has a problem with reading but told him that there have been very prominate people in our history that had dyslexia. That they were very smart but just had to learn differently. I want him to be challenged but not feel like he can't do it. If something is challenging he shuts down and argues about having to do the work.
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I'm just across the state line from you. My brothers live in your area. We had some damage from strong winds here in our community. Hope everyone stays safe.
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I'm glad I read this...makes me really want to clean. I go through stages of cleanliness/clutter. The past few weeks I have gotten bogged down...pretty messy but not nasty. My biggest problem is staying on top of the laundry and maintaining consistency. I've fall down on making the boys pick up after themselves too.
But I've have noticed when I have the house really clean then I feel like I'm constantly yelling or griping at them...dh included to keep it picked up. He will be going out of town for 2 days this week so that will be my chance to get it back together. It's amazing what I can accomplish when he is gone:001_smile:
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Well after much thought I have decided NOT to do it. Thanks for all your thoughts..good and not so good. Ultimately, I'm just not a good sales person and never will be. I've got other income avenues in the works that I can make money with, but when she called it got me distracted from our originals plans.
Thanks again ladies
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There's a lot in Chattanooga to do...the Aquarium, Rock City, Incline.
The Space Center great. I go to a used book store that is really close to the space center. It's called the Creative Learning Connection (CLC). It's a hole in the wall kind of place but I can usually find stuff there. Google it and if you can't find it let me know and I will get you the info. I do know they are only open 3 maybe 4 days a week.
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I've sold Uppercase Living for four years, and before that sold Blessed Hope Long Distance. I would add the following to the conversation:
There have been a lot have negative comments about friends, and losing them. I very, very rarely talk to my IRL good friends about my business. You can't make a successful business out of your close friends. You have to count on doing it a different way, so do it that different way from the start if you can. At the same time, you can host your OWN show first -- invite your friends, sure, and invite lots of others, too, and be considerate. Share your enthusiasm, which you really need to have, and see where it goes. If your friends are interested, they'll let you know. If they're not, don't mention it again. In both my businesses, I did let my family and friends know what I was doing and then that's it. Some got involved, some didn't. No big deal ~ they're more important to me as family/friends and I didn't even really consider making them the backbone of my business.
I'm not in UL to make money, though, so keep that in mind. I've never made money at it -- I just love what I sell, and get enough orders annually to stay active with the company, so I keep my discount for when I want to buy some things. On Facebook, if the company will let you (ours didn't until this last year), you can start a page for your business. You can mention it very occasionally on your wall (with a link), not as a sales pitch but as information, then your friends can choose to join it or not. It's on my page that I tell people about sales, new products, etc., not on my wall. Any friends not interested don't "like" my page. Works great.
As for the long distance service that I sold, I did make some money at that -- while helping people SAVE money -- and am still getting checks for it today even though I stopped selling it about 8-9 years ago; they're not big, but they keep coming. The residual income is wonderful that way if that option is available to you!
My sister is very, very successful in her direct sales business. She's not pushy at all, and I don't think comes across that way to her friends. She, too, doesn't mention it unless I ask a question about it. She sells very expensive (by my standards, anyway) clothing through home shows. She puts a LOT of work into it, but she did what others have mentioned above -- she built a strong team, she trains and supports them well, and they are where her financial success grows (she helps THEIR financial success grow, too, she's not just in it for herself). She said from the beginning, to make money, she doesn't want to have to be out of the house more often than the 2 nights a week or so that she already will be for shows -- she wanted to keep to that 2 nights a week or so, so she knew it would be about building a team.
There certainly is some negative attitude out there toward direct sales. You asked and so you've heard a bit of that here. But there are some very successful people out there who aren't the stereotypical direct sales consultant. I don't identify with the characterization I've seen here, and I don't see it in my sister either.
Hope you find the answer that will work for you.
I have a friend that sells 31...She made a director within one year. And she is not pushy either. We have been financially strapped for a long time and she new I couldn't buy anthing and I didn't feel it changed our relationship in anyway. She does post alot on fb but that is her business. I just ignore it.
IF I do it, I will not depend on my close friends to build my business.
It seems I've really peaked some interest on what the product is:D. I really wanted input on direct sells in general..not a critque of the actual product. So now that I have that I will share and will even provide a link to a website if your really curious.
I'm sure you've all heard of Proactive. Well, the two dr.'s that developed it have come out with a new line called Rodan + Fields. They decided to change their business model with this and do direct sells instead of informercials. Some of you may have heard of it but I have not. It's relatively new in the area I'm in. My acquaintance is the only one in this town. Go ahead and look and see what you think..would you consider buying this product? Don't worry I won't hunt you down:001_smile:
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Are these gone? I couldn't access them.
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I like Owen too...but when I mentioned it to my husband he immediately said no and referred to the movie "Throw Mama From the Train":001_huh:
I also like...
James Emmerson or Emmerson James for a boy
Ada or Lyla for a girl
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Do you think maybe you are infatuated with the idea because of your ADD?
Could be:)
I can completely understand with many of your comments but for some reason I just really want this to work. I really want something that I can do around my own schedule. At the same time I do want to be realistic about it and myself.
I haven't tried the product yet..never heard of it until she called me. Basically the company wanted to change their business model from infomercials to direct sells with their expanded line. I WILL try it and MUST like it before I would try to sell it. My thoughts are lots of people are willing to try something new and will be buying skin care anyway. But I do have a problem asking all my friends...there would be a few that would probably help me and still be my friend. I'm very careful in this area. Parties are not necessary but making lots of contacts is. So then I would then have to try to make new contacts.
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Would you be willing to tell us what the product is? Maybe someone here has some experience with it.
Well I honestly wasn't sure if that would be against the rules but it's a skin care line only..no makeup.
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First, is the product consumable? If it's not something that people use up and need more of (make-up, food, candles, etc.) the repeat business will be more of a challenge.
Second, is the product unique or is it something that can be found for less in WalMart? If a similar product is available at WalMart what does your potential company have that makes it a better value? Why would you buy x from a consultant and not the store?
Third, if your product is not a bargain, do you feel comfortable selling a product that isn't really a great value? What are you going to do to add value to the product?
Fourth, with direct sales the hours are flexible, not optional. Are you willing to work to make money? Are you disciplined enough to set your hours and stick to them? Are you organized enough to work from home?
Fifth, are you excited about the company? Are you excited about encouraging others to come work for the company with you? The money in direct sales comes when you build a team.
I had a successful direct sales business for 10 years. If you have questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
1..it is consumable
2..it is not something you can get at walmart
3..I believe its a good value..but still not cheap
4..this will be challenging...I'm ADD:001_huh:
5..I'm not sure about this. I would have trouble asking people to invest their money. Maybe I can overcome this.
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I've been approached by an acquaintance with about a product that is fairly new on the market about becoming a consultant for the company. I looked it up and it sounds interesting but I'm just not sure if I want to get back into the direct selling...I've tried it several times:001_huh: with different companies over the past 15 years! I know they work because I have a good friend that has done really well with her company. We really could use some extra money right now. I tried working a part time job last summer but when school started I just could not keep it all together so I quit.
Here's the pros and cons I've come up with..
PROS
I can make some extra $$
fairly new product /get in on the ground floor so to speak
can create good residual income
will be around people
respected/proven company name
small investment
I will get some adult interaction
I could make enough to hire an house cleaner!!
CONS
Can I really make the money
will need to have customers
maintain customers/create new ones
Product is not cheap
I'm not organized
it's better to do a large investment
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Thanks ladies...I think I am going to try it!
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I love the method. I do not love the stories intermixed in the books. I use other readers. (McGuffey is our default reader.)
After rereading your post, could I try this as well?? We are currently using the Christian Liberty Nature Reader (book 1).
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Thanks for the insight. As I was looking at the samples it did look strange to me as well, and I was quite disturbed when I noticed beer being mentioned in one of the stories. But at the same time, its much easier to get ds to read if he likes the story...and he likes the weird stuff.:001_huh:
I was looking a Apples and Pears too and it seems like their isn't a flow to how they have system set up. But maybe I'm just not seeing it as a whole from looking at the samples. I don't see a definite pattern to spelling rules???
As for db would it be possible to mark out the things I think are inappropriate (like beer) or is it too much?
Cheryl
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Has anyone used this for their child with dyslexia? It looks good..but would like some feedback if anyone has used it.
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I would do it for a couple of years to become completely debt free...then our homeschooling would be so much more fun and less stressful on the family. We have always struggled financially...not fun!
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I have the same situation with ds10...same reading issues that you are having. He was having trouble in ps so we pulled the boys out at the end of 2nd grade. Over the past year of reading on it and working with hiim I just had that "gut" feeling that he was/is dyslexic. We made little progress last year with fluency but he does have a good awareness of phonics in isolation. Ex...he knows that "ph" makes the "f" sound but when he came to it in a word he would have trouble recalling that info. Once I point it out he gets it most of the time. He will also say one word for another. He was reading yesterday and said "humans" when the word was "people".
Just recently I was able to get a free evaluation from the public school special ed dept. I actually met with them this morning to go over the results. All indications show that he is dyslexic in reading and math.
I just reccommend to listen to your "mommy gut" and do what you think is best.
FWIW I am using Recipe for Reading with him. I think lots of repetition is what he is going to need. We have been working on ending blends for a week. To work on fluency we are using the Christian Liberty Nature Reader (book 1). I like this series because it has very few pictures...less distraction for him. I took different colored highlighters and colored each syllable in a word a different color. I underlined blends and marked diagrahs. I also have him reread the passage 3/4 times. It makes for a colorful page but seems to be working great so far. By doing this he doesn't have to stop and think so much about the words. My thinking is to do less markings as we go along.
Good luck!
Cheryl
One more Dancing Bears ???? please
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Thanks for the feedback:001_smile: