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Spell of the Yukon, Robert Service
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I think it is generational. I have many family members from Vietnam to Afghanistan.I wonder if it is a generational thing. My father is retired military. He always thanks returning military personnel for their service ask taught us to do so too. Of course he started serving in the Vietnam era and still vividly remembers all the insults thrown at him and other while in uniform.
I also remember talking to a neighbor whose husband was a WWII vet. She explained how hard it was to be the spouse left at home. And just seeing all that my mom went through moving every 18mos. I always make sure that I thank spouses too!
Totally agree with thanking firemen, policemen and utility line men. We bring our local area ones homemade (ok from a box but they wouldn't want it if I made it from scratch) brownies. It's harder with utility line men so we just write thank you notes to our utility company and ask them to pass on our appreciation.
My son would never be rude but he flinches. He thinks of it as his job, he volunteered, he asked for it.
To him his dad doesn't get thanks for being a mechanic every day, so why should he.
He has a ton of guilt about those he couldn't save either, medic.
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My son served in Afghanistan. The first time he was home and someone said, "Thank you for your service", he was polite. But later we talked. He really wishes folks would just say "Welcome home", and leave it at that. He and many of his friends have said the same. They say it's those that didn't come home that people should thank.
If you know them well simply say " I am here." PTSD is just so hard.
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No matter what curriculum you use, you will want to spend some time explaining grammar or have finished 3rd grade grammar. My kids are not the norm, and I have spent extra time on grammar. This is the second time I have attempted Latin. The first time many years ago was a fail and we moved to Latin roots. Mine have done Getting Started with Latin, Lively Latin 1&2, and are currently in Latin Prep 1. Everything is going smoothly, but with these ages and this pace it is teacher intensive. A ton of review, cheat sheets on the wall, & Quizlet. I am thrilled with their progress though.
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Math - Saxon 6/5
Spanish- Spanish for Children. Duo Lingo, Instant Immersion
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Math - Saxon 7/6
Spelling - All About Spelling 6
Spanish- Getting Started with Spanish
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Science - Elemental Biology Logic Stage, BYL Evolution Unit
Grammar- Analytical Grammar
Writing - EIW, SWI -A, TWSS
History - A History of Us.
Literature - Misc
Poetry - Various
Latin - Latin Prep Book 2
Purchasing to look at-
Math- Art of Problem Solving Pre-Algebra ( I think this will be right up DD's alley ).
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My younger two are 7 & 9 now. We did GSWL, Lively Latin 1&2, and are now working through Latin Prep.
Also did GSWS, and working on SFC.
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More than average, less than some. 2k +
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Hubby has worked with a company for 40 years that has changed hands 3 times. He hit a ham for years. The list change of hand purchase happened in 2008. Since then he gets his sick time not used, he never uses it, back in cash the first pay period of December. This year was $998. I am very thankful.
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PS in my area gets kids to write and write a lot. But they don't teach grammar or spelling. They are just filling a page.
Teaching the correct way first is so much easier than reteaching later.
This is my second trip through homeschooling as I have three adult children. Trust the process.-
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Tomorrow , they are celebrating early.Sounds awesome! May I ask? How do you keep the pies fresh until Thanksgiving?
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Academics #1. Classical education. Real socialization. Children don't fit in a box whether by grade or interests. We get to sleep in. :-) I get to wear PJ's many days.
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We started with Getting Started with Latin, moving to Lively Latin 1 & 2, and now Latin Prep. It has been a good progression for my kids. I too have Wheelocks on the shelf for later.
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Follow their lead. Most kids will level out at some point, some never do. Hold on, it could be a very wild ride. Post here anytime. I have had very few negative responses in here. I hardly ever post anywhere else. I tell folks I am not pushing mine, they are pulling me along kicking and screaming. ;-)
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It isn't even worth scrolling through hundreds of spam posts to try to read tonight. There had to be a way to stop the insanity.
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No Henle is not secular. There aren't many options for Secular Latin. I have looked at Linney's Latin class, Latin Book 1 & 2. Classical Academy, Wheelocks, Latin Primer, Latin Prep, Lively Latin, Latin for Dummies, and tons of OOP older books. GSWL / Lively Latin 1&2 Without history, and Latin Prep are still the best in my mind.
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We just skipped the history portion of Lively Latin 1& 2, and that made moving to Latin Prep next very easy.
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Retention was pretty good, but yes it got hard. Latin Prep is a bit of a review, which never hurts. We just ignore Latin Preps order and continue with our own. I printed them all out and have them on the wall, along with been endings and prepositions.
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We did GSWL , Lively Latin I & II, working on Latin Prep 1 -3. Not sure where to next.
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Getting Started with Latin is a wonderful introduction. One word a day, translations. It is only $10 on Kindle or you can get the book. I highly recommend it, even if you just work through it yourself, or do it aloud.
Let's face it most people drop Latin like a hot potato, I would never recommend an expensive program to start off. And truly nothing beats GSWL for a gentle overview. I recommend it to all ages.
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We, the kids and I do get the shot every year. My son is severe asthmatic, hubby is a heart patient. Hubby does not get it as he has never gotten the flu. The kids and I pick up every single bug in the state. The kids were diagnosed with RSV a few years back, illness has been a lot harder on them since.
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Gstharr, I must disagree with you. Parents can learn or relearn along side children.
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We haven't, I am just considering it. :-)HI, Starting Over,
We are relocating to Sullivan Count this fall. Where did you decide to move? We are anxious to meet others in our area!
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I haven't relaxed since 1999 , first time I read TWTM, someone wanna try to teach an old dog new tricks? Or come teach mine so I can find or what this relaxed could be.
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Awesome. I will seriously consider it. Lol
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Another Monday, Baileys I love you.
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Baileys in my coffee, I love you. Let me count the reasons.
1. The kids are fighting.
2. It's the second Monday of the week.
3. The puppies are nipping at ankles.
4. Emma is distracted.
5. Quince can't stay in his seat.
6. I am out of cake.
7. Emma stepped in puppy poo.
8. Quince is crab walking.
9. I have a chicken that won't shut up.
10. Sniffles galore with the front.
I could go on and on and on to 999,999,999,999,999,999 but no one has time to read them all.