[What I can take to a Seder?]

Does anyone have an idea for a dessert to take to a Seder? A friend is hosting a Christian Seder to commemorate the Last Supper, but we are following the unleavened rules. This is all pretty new to me. I am just a Midwestern Protestant who grew up going to Maundy Thursday! Am I blowing your minds with all these religious holidays?

 

Side Note: I got a book for dd to explain the Seder and I cannot recommend it enough. It is "The Passover Seder" by Emily Sper

 

Really great graphics and simple explanations. She loves it and it helped me too!

[Oops, wrong board!]

Thanks for sharing it.

[Art Curriculum]

I want to study 8-10 artists this year and am using some of the ideas in WTM, but I wonder what you think the most important artists are. It seems like most of them are impressionists. Also, has anyone had luck with the "What Makes a Degas a Degas?" series. I really like it, but I think maybe my kids would do better with postcards or flashcards instead of a book. Any thoughts?

[Looking for a desk for dd. She wants a "real school desk". What do you all use? She]

:lol: PUFFS!

[Is it absolutely necessary to teach Literary Analysis....]

I am a former English teacher, but I am new to homeschooling. I would say that you absolutely do need to teach kids how to analyze literature. What have you done in the past? You are probably doing it and you don't even realize it!

[I'm mad. Am I just a stick in the mud?]

"I don't want to imply that you shouldn't trust your daughter, but I am always wary of basing my reactions on hearsay. So if you choose to pursue what happened on the teacher's birthday, I think it's important to first speak with her directly to hear her version of events. I would do that via a meeting at which you, your daughter, and the principal are all present. If this teacher did indeed behave in this manner, I think her superiors should be made aware of that. Of course, the sticky wicket is that the teacher will likely not respond well and your daughter still has to get this paper done and finish out the class.

 

Alternatively, you might choose to ignore her behavior and instead just schedule a meeting between the three of you (you, daughter, teacher) and focus on getting your dd the help she needs to complete her assignment. Bleh, not easy, and I don't envy you."

 

Thinking about what this poster said...I have to agree. Maybe get your daughter some help first and then talk to the principal. But they should at some point find out about this because they will want to deal with it.

[I'm mad. Am I just a stick in the mud?]

I am a former high school English teacher and that is all very inappropriate! I agree exactly with what WTMindy wrote, but I am writing anyway so that you know ANOTHER person, who has worked at a Christian HS thinks that this is all VERY bad. I would talk to the principal. Please write us and let us know how it all turns out.

[Putting on a play]

a couple of us want to put on a play with dcs. we have 9 kids ages 3-7. any recs?

[What is the latest version of WTM?]

thank you Beth! now I can order! isn't ordering stuff the best part of homeschooling!?!

[What is the latest version of WTM?]

The one Amazon is showing is 2004. Is that the newest? I keep working off the ones at the library and they are not all current. I want to buy the newest one.

[Going crazy trying to pick a history curriculum for next year. I have CHOW (Hillyer)]

you are going to be just fine. Love, you big sister!:lol:

[Drawing With Children]

wow. glad i wasn't the only one! it made it seem SO SIMPLE in wtm. i pictured myself just doodling a little something with my kids! have any of you found a good substitute?

[Drawing With Children]

Has anyone done "Drawing with Children"? by Mona Brooks. It is recommended in WTM and I got it from the library. It seems great but too daunting for me to teach dd. I would love to find a class to SEND her to that teaches it, but I am in Columbus, Ohio and can't find one. Any tips? or anyone in Columbus with an art rec? I want drawing or painting NOT crafts.

[If you are watching LOST, all I can say is OMG!!!]

I can't believe it! DH is at a work dinner, so I don't have anyone else to discuss with!

[Need advice on dieting/exercising]

I try to fill up on proteins. If you eat a couple eggs for breakfast, cottage cheese or peanut putter toast at 3 or 4 in the afternoon and try not to eat after dinner, you will gradually lose weight. (this means you can keep the rest of your eating pretty much the same.)

[Cleaning lady anyone?]

Does anyone farm out housecleaning or anything to lighten the load since you are homeschooling? Any other ideas besides or in addition to that to make sure you have enough time to plan and teach and take care of yourself.

[What are your most favorite and least favorite household chores?]

Favorite are organizing and wiping off the counters (very satisfying).

 

My least favorites are dealing with the hardwood floors and cleaning anything old that doesn't look that great even after you clean it.

[Veritas Timeline Falsh Cards]

OK. I just bought the Veritas Timeline Flashcards. I have a 3 and 5 yo. Any tips for teaching with these besides just having them memorize them? (I am not doing Classical Conversations if that matters)

[Excuse my ignorance...]

but what is wordless Wednesday? signed,

[I don't understand "quick reply"..]

so I can't post under someone else's response...it always goes to the bottom of the list? I thought I was replying to the person on whom I click "quick reply" but in the thread it looks like I am replying to the original person.

[Survey: If you had to abandon hsing....]

Thanks for your honesty. I am glad to hear it isn't a breeze for everyone but me!

[Survey: If you had to abandon hsing....]

Thank you for this response. It was actually encouraging because I don't have ANY of the fears you describe! I am very organized and love teaching dd. I was a teacher by trade before having kids. I am more worried that dd will not have enough friends to play with and that she will miss out on fun stuff she hears her friends doing at school. That I am cheating her out of the "school" experience. I know that if I think this is best for our family I should do it any way, but I second guess myself. You are wise to say too, that what ends up being the hardest part is sometimes not what we THINK the hardest part will be!

[What is Tapestry of Grace]

People keep mentioning this and I have never heard of it. Would anyone tell me a little about it. I am about to purchase SOTW and want to make sure this is not a better alternative.

[Survey: If you had to abandon hsing....]

I posted this because I have one or two main fears as I begin hsing my first dd and wanted to see if anyone else shared them. Most do not, I see, since death is the most common response! :)

[I don't understand "quick reply"..]

if I click "quick reply" on someone's response, it seems like my response still appears at the end of the list as though I was responding to the original thread. Can anyone explain this to me?