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ASk your pediatrician for a referral to aspeech language pathologist that is in private practice. Although at her age depending on your area, early intervention can also provide speech services. By using a person in private practice we have learned that the therapy is higher quality and done with the child as an individual instead of group therapy as is typical in school settings.
Not always true. My DD and her friend who is only a few months younger were both in speech therapy this past year. The friend went to a private practice that is supposed to be excellent; our insurance will not cover speech so we used the school system's speech program. We were pleased with our DD's progress and very happy with the school system's services. DD's friend ended up leaving the private group because they were seeing no progress.
I think it really depends on the school system in your area and on the school's attitude about homeschoolers.
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You sit down and make a prioritized list. On mine education of offspring is higher than scrubbing baseboards. (Guess which one happens with more regularity! :tongue_smilie: )
Seriously, you do what you can do and let go of the rest. DH and I are in the process of re-negotiating household duties right now because I realized, (after two years of treading water), that I cannot keep up with all the housework plus all the schooling.
I also use our school schedule to my advantage. (6 weeks of school, 2 weeks break) During the break I do heavy cleaning and/or major projects. I also prep the next 6 weeks of school so that everything is streamlined during our school session.
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I hang with the Dalai Lama, which makes sense, but I still don't put much stock into the quiz. The style of questioning didn't give enough room to adequately distinguish between my personal opinions and my thoughts on legislating those personal opinions.
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I've been thinking about this thread quite a bit. When I was in 5th grade our library expanded and added, for the first time, a YA section. Suddenly books that had once been on the children's shelves were moved into the new section and we received an influx of new books that were practically carbon copies of each other. (Think Babysitter's Club by the time they had reached book 50.) My experience was that the most of the really good books in the section I had already read when they were part of the children's section. I just moved on to the adult section, (Agatha Christie was my first adult author). Any time I picked up a YA book it only served to reinforce my previous opinion.
Our Library currently shelves Harry Potter 5-7 in the YA section, and I just finished pre-reading them for DS. I enjoyed them, and that combined with this thread is making me wonder if I should give YA a second chance?
For those who read YA, what authors have you found to be actually good? Would you call their works dark? :bigear:
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Well there were several that I just gave a best guess. Some of those questions were worded to be a bit leading I think. Now I am left wondering what my results say about me. :confused:
Economic Left/Right: 0.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.79
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I think it must be that age. I had DS9 go to great lengths last year to convince me that he would never need anything more than 3rd grade math. "Mom, you don't need math to dig up dinosaur bones." :001_rolleyes:
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Sweetie, come to the South-East. We know that ceiling fans are a decor must and that central A/C is as important as sunscreen, insect repellent, ice cold drinks, and funeral parlor fans to summer survival. :D
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When I was a teen Stephen King and VC Andrews were popular. The original Grimm's fairy tales are dark and scary. It may be dark, but that isn't a new thing, imo.
Also, claiming that censorship is only good parenting is a red herring. Not removing an item from the shelves doesn't mean your child is now required to read it. Again, there was a big fight on this forum because some people felt quotes from literature in HOAW were inappropriate for ninth graders. My ninth grader read it this past year, along with Gilgamesh, The Iliad and other books I am sure some find inappropriate. It isn't the job of librarians or publishing houses to parent your child the way you would prefer. That is up to *you* (general you, not you the OP :) ).
Absolutely!
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I find most of the YA books I have read to be so sensational and so poorly written that I wonder if I misunderstood the YA label. Perhaps it is YA for the writing level of the author and not for the content of the book. (My apologies to the youth that can actually write!) Even worse are the ones that seem to be written totally for shock value. (BTW- I can handle a little darkness, if well written, and admit that semi-well written twaddle can be more entertaining than most television shows.)
I am only a year or so away from these decisions, and have already determined to steer my oldest right past the YA stacks and into some good reading beyond. Yes, it will require extra guidance, and I am aware that my teens will sometimes read things I wish they hadn't. (My mother would have had a duck if she'd known half of what I read as a teen!) Still I'd rather have adult themes as part of a well written, thought provoking work than adult themes treated in a sensationalized fashion in writing so poorly done that you actually kill brain cells while reading. The teen years are as good a time as any to learn that not everything published is of good quality or worth reading.
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BullFrog makes a combination sunscreen and repellent.
Also putting citronella plants near the doors you go in and out of most frequently can help cut down on the little blood suckers getting in the house. (It really stinks to have your baby wake up with bites where there were none at bedtime!)
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She hates anything to do with Math. It has been like this from the beginning [kindergarten]. There are some days that I think I would do better if I truly went all the way back and started over with her. BUT it's not an option.
But backing up may be exactly what she needs. If you drop back to level 1 or 2 skills she will receive review on what she does know and you can fill in her gaps. IMHO it would be better to back up and deal with her gaps as a 4th/5th grader than as a high school student.
I truly think she has a hard time recalling things she has learned in the past. Usually if I help her start she can finish on her own. The only exception is with word problems. She has a hard time breaking those down into steps and figuring out which steps you need to take to solve them.
Does she speak "mathanease"? I tell my students that math is like its own language and that once you understand it there is no word problem you cannot solve. Maybe the two of you could create a reference chart listing all the terms and meanings she will be using in solving word problems.
She will tell you she hates math b/c it's hard. If I sit with her and help her with each problem and walk her through step by step the whole time she is ok. BUT the minute I have her try to complete things on her own she hits a wall.
Perhaps putting independent work on hold for a time would help. Maybe your goal for now could be completion w/o tears. The next goal could be to move math from, "I HATE IT!", to, "I don't like it, but I can do it." Once you've achieved that you could begin working towards independence.
I am dealing with a lot of different issues with her when it comes to learning and developing some independence at her age. If she has a concept down she should be able to complete work on her own but most of the time it's not the case and she ends up in tears.
I have a child who was/is very resistant to independent work and timed tests. One thing that helps him is a clear statement of assignment goals. The first time we did a practice worksheet of addition facts I would tell him that the goal we to answer at least 3 right, (out of 10), and that anything above that would be a bonus. I feel sometimes like I am scaffolding him too much, but then I look at where he was two years ago and where we are today. Some kids just need things in super tiny bites. It can feel painfully slow for us, but if we are consistent with it you will see results.
If you haven't listened to SWB's lecture about educating the "real child", I strongly recommend it. She had some excellent practical advice for lots of different personality/temperament roadblocks that come up when homeschooling.
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I forgot to say-
I created my own curriculum for years because I was so perfectionistic. :001_rolleyes:
Now I look for a curriculum that can come reasonably close to what I would have tried to create, and then plan to tweak it if I need to. I also try to pick a curriculum that I feel will be adaptable for most of my children.
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I have really suffered from this in the past. The search for the *perfect* curriculum, the *perfect* schedule, the *perfect* schoolroom.
Last year I finally forced myself to acknowledge that there is no such thing as perfect. Even if there was, my children are changing constantly and so are their needs, *perfect* wouldn't be perfect for more than a fleeting moment.
It also helps that another homeschool mom I am friends with regularly reminds me that it is better to consistently use one mediocre curriculum than have a bunch sitting on the shelf unused. (Bouncing from one curriculum/schedule/method/etc. to the next can really get in the way of consistent schooling.)
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I haven't reached high school level with my crew yet, but I can speak from my experience as a high school student.
I made it to 11th grade in the PS system with a rudimentary understanding of grammar, and zero ability to diagram sentences or identify parts of speech. (Unless they had a corresponding School House Rock song. :blushing: ) I knew basic punctuation rules and my writing was okay, but only because I read so much. (All my grammar was instinctual, not intentional.)
I had teachers in the 11th and 12th grades that completely caught me up and prepared me for writing on a college level. Their instruction, coupled with Latin, finally gave me an understanding of how it all worked together and allowed me to master the information and skills I needed.
Take heart- it can be done!
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I think it would help to know what the gaps are. Could you elaborate on where you see her education lacking?
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My 2 cents:
If she is a rule-follower and needs them to function well, then you might want to give her a set of rules for school time. (Post them even- whatever makes her feel comfortable in her learning environment.) You can make a rule that we correct all work. You may also need to try a grade alternative. Make a sticker chart and base it on attitude and completion. (Or whatever you want to reinforce.)
Also, what specific aspect of math does she hate?
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I would use the placement test at the end of level two in order to determine if she is ready for level three.
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I haven't read all the responses, but our children do receive money each week. They put aside 10% for giving, 20% for savings, and the rest is for spending. We only buy toys, etc. for special occasions, so they are expected to use their own money if they want something.
We look at it this way, by giving them a little money now we are giving them an opportunity to learn about money management, responsibility, delayed gratification, as well as providing some practical application practice for math skills. The money isn't directly tied to chores, there are things they are expected to do around here because they live here and are part of this family. However, if they do not take care of their responsibilities I can/will fine them. We also pay extra for jobs that are above and beyond.
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I would look for one that is close to the most relatives. It is important to visit often. Both to help your GM be happy there, but also so you can keep close tabs on what is going on.
I would also look for the best one that she/your family can afford.
Having one associated with a nursing home can be helpful. You don't have to do a 2nd search later.
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We put one of my grandmothers into an assisted living with a long term care wing that was specially equipped to deal with dementia patients. When her mind got to the point that she was at risk, they simply moved her within the facility.
Also, most places around here keep a guest room and will allow those considering their facility to come and spend the night and experience their facility's "personality". It really can help when you are trying to decided between the places that make your short list.
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My sister says she wants to be called "Ladybug". I've known a Mimi, a Hambone, and a Granne Anne.
Personally I think it will depend on how many of our grandparents and parents are living when our kids start having their own families. I do not want to be one of 3 or 4 of something.
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This is not, IMHO, the other parent's problem/responsibility.
Personally I think she is wrong to allow them in the bedroom, but I do not have any teenagers as of yet either.
What I do know is that a 17 year old is old enough to know what his/her parents' expectations are, and to abide by them. I'm guessing he could have chosen not to be in the girlfriend's room, or to have left when he realized there was no parent. (At the very least have called to let you know what was going on.)
We knew a family that allowed their teens to watch NR movies. My parents did not want me to watch them. If I watched them at my friend's house it was my fault; I had the ability to say I did not want to watch, the ability to leave if they were unwilling to adjust plans, and the mental where-with-all to know and do the right thing.
Of course at 17 I did a lot of things that made sense to me at the time, but seem rather foolish looking back!
ETA- I think the room rule is an EXCELLENT rule!
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And frogs in the washer/dryer.....:ohmy:
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However you still have to have rules for the containers used.
Otherwise the cute dollar store bug jar from grandma ends up empty, and the 35 fireflies you thought had been let go outside end up all over your in-laws' house. :blushing:
Hostory Pockets... do you enjoy them
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I have a love/hate relationship with them. Most of my crew are really not crazy about them, but I have a 6yo girl that thinks they are the best ever. Since history is a group subject here I have used them in conjunction with our other work to provide a "crafty" outlet for her. (I don't have them do everything, but it certainly doesn't hurt the boys to do a few fine motor skill activities just because Mom said!)