Help me out here, Ladies (and gents). Trying to pick a spelling program. Spelling seems to be confusing enough without throwing in "colour" instead of color and a host of others just in the first sample. How bout "serf" instead of surf? PractiSing, prograMME. And what does "to earn a tick" mean anyway :)!? We live in the country....woods and meadows all around. A "tick" to our children, definitely isn't something they would want to earn! Lol. Also, what on earth is a dux...a quoit.....an erne....and a kerf?? How bout the word twerp? Haven't heard THAT one since I was about 8 yrs.old! Lol. I just can't wrap my brain around this. Really NOT trying to nitpick, guys! I just don't get it. I love the what's it called?....oh yes...."cursor" idea. THAT however, could be made in about a minute and used with any program or any reader...right? Please help me understand. There are lots of recommendations for this. WHAT am I missing? Thanks so much!

This is for our 7 (almost 8) and 10 yr. old boys w/ ASD, oldest with ADD, youngest, ADHD I would appreciate ANY help/ideas on these two. Thanks.

Jump Math - Consider the following article and decide for yourself: Toronto public schools slow to adopt JUMP math program by Kate Hammer The Globe and Mail published Monday, May. 23 2011, 10:53 PM EDT Last updated Friday, Aug. 24 2012, 3:59 PM EDT After nearly two decades of helping children decipher which train reaches its destination first, or how many cantaloupes Sally needs to sell in order to make a profit, there is growing evidence for a back-to-basics approach to teaching math. In theory, Toronto has been at the leading edge of this pedagogical shift, with a program known as JUMP math that began more than a decade ago as an after-school tutoring program in the Christie Pits neighbourhood. But in practice, JUMP has had a tough time here. While school boards in Northern Ontario, British Columbia and the United Kingdom have embraced it, JUMP has had a warmer reception from private schools in the GTA than it has from the public education system. A recent study may help it gain traction with local school boards. The results haven't been published - they're currently under review - but are promising partly because control studies investigating pedagogical techniques aren't terribly common. "I think part of the resistance toward JUMP is it flies in the face of way people currently think mathematics should be taught," said Tracy Solomon, a researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children, and author of the study. "There has been a real emphasis on teaching kids math by presenting them what are called contextually rich or everyday problems. … The JUMP approach is totally the opposite." That means reducing a problem to its component parts and then building it back up incrementally. There is an emphasis on rehearsing the basics, or as cognitive psychologists would say, "automatizing" knowledge. Her group followed nearly 300 Grade 5 students at a Northern Ontario school board for five months. Slightly more than half were taught using the JUMP method, while the remainder following the regular problem solving-based program. In that short time frame, students in the JUMP group showed significantly larger gains in a number of measures of math achievement, including fluency and quantitative concepts. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Lambeth school district has been using JUMP for four years. This is a high-needs, underachieving district, and in 2007, when the program started, the students were performing 6 percentage points behind the national average on national exams. By 2010, they were 2 percentage points ahead. Rotherglen, a private school with campuses in Oakville and Mississauga, started using Jump last fall with its Grade 4 and 5 students, 126 in total. Academic co-ordinator Amy Gill said the program appealed to her because it takes into account recent developments in cognitive science. "The traditional model is the teacher explains things and then the students do practice problems," she said. "But this program is very interactive and there's lots of guided practice.… It really relies on brain plasticity and student engagement." She said her school has seen a boost in class test scores and in students' enthusiasm for math class. Both the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board have being using JUMP at a handful of schools, in a limited capacity. Neither has designs to apply the program more broadly in the immediate future. Gen Ling Chang, co-ordinating superintendent of teaching and learning for the TDSB, said for now it is a supplementary program for struggling students. "We have to look more closely at it," she said.

I had to share this site. This link has old videos of zb cursive lessons with a teacher at a blackboard and also with writing paper...looks like from the early 70's, but the actual teaching is very thorough...and FREE. There are also tons of other videos you could possibly use on this site for various subjects/lessons...all grade levels are represented. I didn't look through them in-depth, because I was mostly looking for the cursive, but I checked out a "handful"....there were some "virtual" field trips, beginning Spanish lessons (Saludos) with a downloadable guide, Fat Albert shows like "A Baby on the Way"(cute), Creative Writing lessons w/ Barry Lane (I looked at "Digging for Details" and it seemed really good), also fairy tale readings that tell its origin (Teletales...so cool....told by narrator as a lady does beautiful chalk drawings as the story builds...I watched Hansel and Gretel and The Willow tree...both SO GOOD!, also "Telling Tales'...told by dressed up storytellers to a group of children....downloadable guides look awesome...including "about the storytellers", discussion questions and much more), also "Latin Roots for English Word Power", oh and check out "Zoo, Zoo, Zoo!" under the science tab (lessons on individual topics such as eyes, ears, predators, homes, etc.). There is a LOT on this site! There is also a downloadable guide that I think has every video (at least every main topic & show) listed with a brief description and for what grade levels it would be appropriate for. You can also search the database by grade level and/or subject and it will only give you those video choices. This is from the Kentucky education system, so a lot of KY social studies choices and virtual field trips are available (ie. Mammoth Cave, Abraham Lincoln, KY Opera, etc.). If you want to check out the cursive lessons, Click HERE and then go to the top tab....Reading/Writing, go down to Cursive Handwriting Series and choose the letter lessons you would like to view. The other subject tabs are also at the top of this page. Not everything is available to view online, so scan down and if it is availiable, you will notice little red "eye" icons beside the titles...just choose and click. I would love to hear about other sites "out there" like this. I was actually, originally trying to find a virtual demonstration of the "Cursive First" clock face method of teaching cursive and I ran across this site and thought I should share it. Would love to hear more details of what you guys try and like/don't like. :001_smile:Enjoy!

I just wanted to thank everyone again who gave further comments. It is so nice to know I am not alone with this and I am truly taking all of your advice/comments to heart! THANKS AGAIN!!:thumbup:

Ghee, Celia, SimplyMe99 - Thank you for the neuropsych. advice. Will check into it. Pandamom – Thanks so much for your wonderful advice and for taking the time to send me the pm! VinNY – Not sure if our “delay†in getting them evaluated was all due to fear of the ps. I think a lot of it was denial and ignorance on our part too….coupled with the fear of ps and social services. We are members of hslda, so I know the law is on our side, we just didn’t want to involve the ps and we weren't really sure how other specialists would feel about homeschooling either. We realize the ps by law has to evaluate our children, but we would rather pay the $ to a homeschool-friendly professional than involve them. Michele – Thanks so much for the great advice and the book recommendation. I will see if our library or interlibrary loan have it. We used to belong to a homeschool group years back. I will be calling them tomorrow. CrimsonWife – Thanks for the definitions, that was VERY helpful! Also, I forgot to mention that our 7yr. old already has a hearing specialist, but I need to find out for sure if they did the testing for audio processing…and if not, if they are qualified to do it. He had ear surgery/tubes put in when he was 6, as he was hearing lots of noises and his test showed “significant hearing lossâ€. The results after the surgery, were almost miraculous…for a while. The tubes have since fallen out and they say his hearing is within normal range still, but the fluid is back. They said our options were to re-do the surgery or wait another three months to see how he does and have him tested again. I guess his age is right around the time a lot of kids “outgrow†the need for tubes, so they left it up to us if we wanted to put him through another surgery. As far as his language issues…they had originally said it would most likely improve after the first surgery….when he could hear better. That didn’t happen. Thank you also for the insurance info.:) Momtoone and Ottakee – We are within one hour of a Children’s hospital. Good idea.:thumbup: Will check that out. It would be great to get a lot done in one day. And Ottakee…. as far as the “genetics†playing a part, that is not the case as both boys are adopted and have different birth parents. Our oldest two children are biological, our middle daughter is also adopted. Otherwise, that would make total sense. Suzanne – Yep…what happened to you has also been a concern of ours…not just the fear of the ps. As you said, you have a worry this specialist “may try to cause trouble for your childâ€. There are so many “specialists†out there that as you say, “get on their high horses†about homeschooling, let alone homeschooling children with learning issues. Walking-Iris – Thanks so much. I already had The Out of Sync Child on order (among some others)! Thanks for mentioning the other one (…The Out of S C Has Fun) …went and ordered it as well.:) I will also look into the other books you mentioned. You also said, “ Begin researching supplements and diet changes that help those with autism (not saying that's what you're dealing with---but it could be a probability and those tips can be useful with lots of other things as well)†Thank you for that advice… I have done some for ADHD, which is why our youngest is on the supplements he is on, but I will look into the other. To be honest, I have been in denial about the autism….until I googled the symptoms after reading this thread…and after our oldest daughter mentioned it this past weekend. She is a junior in college, majoring in elementary education. As much as I hate to admit it, I think you (and our daughter) are probably right about the probability of him/them being somewhere on the autism spectrum. I am still having a really hard time with that. I feel like I am grieving or something….like I’ve lost the boys I “thought†I had….in my denial phase. Not sure if that makes ANY sense, but it’s how I feel right now…. So SAD. Pen – No, there weren’t any environmental changes between the older children and the younger…but as I said before, the youngest three are adopted…all three with different birthparents. Since you mention the lead poisoning thing though….should we get that testing done first….AND…..is that something that can be passed on prenatally?? Oh, and all of them were adopted at birth (home with us by the 11th day after birth). Thanks AGAIN to all of you! :grouphug: I cannot tell you how helpful your advice has been!

I need to have my boys...ages 7 and 9 evaluated and have absolutely NO idea WHERE to start! I don't even know the differences between the specialists. My husband is an optometrist, so I am obviously familiar with a VT, but that is it. Our boys have always been homeschooled, with the exception of one year in preschool at our church, so I could help their older sister "catch up" with her studies. The boys took so much time, and our daughter needed so much one on one (NOT a self-motivated learner), that I just needed a year to concentrate on her, so sent the boys to a 3-day a wk., half-day preschool when they were 3 and 5. Anyway... the youngest was "diagnosed" with ADHD by his pediatrician and has been on a supplement called, HCF for a little over 2 yrs. now. He also takes acidoph. and dha/fish oil supplements. These have helped, but now he is doing more "school", I would like to have him evaluated in-depth to find out what "type" of teaching/learning will benefit him the most....instead of me trying EVERY key to find which one "opens the door" to his learning. Does that make sense? Our older son doesn't seem to "fit" any of the typical disorder "boxes", so I have no idea what his learning issues are, really. He is so hard to figure out. We had a lot more issues when he was younger. I would guess ADD however....most likely...but who knows! These boys are our youngest of 5 children...so... I KNOW "something" is offf with both of them. We never wanted to "label" them and thought maybe they would "outgrow" some of what we saw when they were young. Some things...especially with our oldest ARE better, but some are not. I am just so confused and overwhelmed...and feel totally alone. So.....a brief "synopsis" of the boys: They both have impulse control and cause/effect problems, they both walked on their toes (only the youngest still), they both have/had speech difficulties...youngest still rarely speaks in complete, grammatically correct sentences, oldest stutters (not as much as when he was younger), oldest seems to have memory difficulties esp. with math, but memory like a steel trap with events of the past, directions, people's faces and names, etc. Both boys struggle with obedience....mostly forgetful (house rules, etc.). Both are loud and destructive, and our youngest becomes obsessed with ONE cartoon character for months at a time, until it runs its course, then he's on to another one. He also has to act it out and "be" the character. He has done this for years now. Homeschool Legal Defense referred us to two "cognitive testing" specialists...not even in our state. So... I haven't followed up on those yet. I am also concerned about involving the "professionals". You know.... concerned they won't be homeschooler-friendly. I spoke with a woman from our church that does the IEP's for the ps and was really disappointed in her sharing with me her "beliefs" about homeschooling...not favorable...and I was really upset. I really trusted this woman and thought she would be supportive. Even though she was sympathetic and polite, she was definitely NOT supportive. SO.... ANY advice would be SO, SO welcomed! We are in Ohio, by the way. I guess I am not expecting you guys to give me a name of a specialist....although that would be great..... I am just looking for a starting point of what type of specialist I should look for to do an initial evaluation. I didn't say before, but both boys are around 2 years behind where they technically "should be" academically.... in ps. Thanks in advance!

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has tried this or knows more about it? Thanks in advance!:001_smile:

First of all... "a" DOES have 4 sounds and my older children used to ask about that. I appreciate that this program addresses it rather than ignoring it. You also need go watch the WHOLE video. It does a fabulous...awesome....job of teaching when c says the s sound. I am thoroughly impressed! Give it another look, Ellie :-) I have appreciated you and your advice for many years now and have you to thank for steering us toward rod and staff math and English. However, we had more success with the younger kiddos with other programs. Our oldest two are now in college doing very well. In fact, our oldest son entered college as a sophomore :-) We also have a 14 yr. old and our youngest two adopted struggling learners... the two i am looking to use this program with. BLESSINGS to you and your family. :) editing!LOL!"I" should have read all of the posts on this topic too! Hmmm. Now i see the spelling connection. I dont think the ABC the key lets us see the lesson on the letter a. Maybe it is taught that way...the proper way for the spelling aspect of it?? Maybe someone else who actually uses itcould "weigh in"? i also need to apologize as i am out of town and trying to get used to my new tablet. Grrrr....technology.....must be getting OLD! LOL! Will spend more time rsearching this when i get home.

Ooooohhhh......GOOD ideas, ladies!! I don't know about a homeschool section? Some homeschool books came up when I searched, but a lot of them were unavailable or only in a used copy (which doesn't count in this case). This coupon said from the "children's" department. It was for joining the kids club. I just discovered that I "think" it also includes kids' games and activities! Yay! They have some really cool science kits, etc. If anyone is interested, you can join the kids club for free to get the 30% off one kid's item. Sale ends on the 30th, I believe it was. Thanks again!! Blessings, Denise

Right now, I am only schooling my two youngest boys: 6 and 8...one with ADD, one with ADHD. They both love to be read to. I was thinking along the lines of history story book like Story of the World or something like it?......whatever though....any subject/guide etc.! I was going to get Drawn into the Heart of Reading, but they don't have it right now. In fact, every book I have tried so far was out of stock or they don't carry it. I have wasted so much time trying to pick ONE book that will get me the best "bang for my buck". LOL! Finally decided to go to my fellow homeschooling "brains" out there and see what gems I'm totally missing! Thanks in advance for your input!! Blessings, Denise

I have seen lots of their samples and downloaded gr. 1 and 2 TM...which are free on the website. I have also gotten a lot of my questions answered by one of their reps, but would love to hear from those of you that have actually tried it in a homeschool setting. Thanks! Blessings, Denise

After reviewing Jump Math from the samples on their website, and from a couple comments I received on here (TWTM), I sent an email to JUMP and got a very prompt response from one of their representatives. I really like the looks of this program and am hoping to begin using it soon. Also, here are some comments from the website I found answered some other questions I had at the beginning.... What are the Teacher's Manual's like and how are they to be used? JUMP recognizes that few elementary school teachers are math specialists, so we take special care to ensure that our Teacher Guides include clear explanations of math concepts and how they link to other subjects, other areas of math, real world applications, and higher level mathematics. Our lesson plans provide detailed scripts for teachers who need them, but can also be used as a resource package for teachers who just want ideas. Click here for the philosophy behind the curriculum. Learn about the AUTHOR/FOUNDER and more about JUMP: The End of Ignorance Here....for the JUMP math's actual APPROACH to instruction. MY other QUESTIONS that I emailed JUMP about: 1) I randomly looked at samples of a level 5 book on your website. There was a lesson there using finger counting to figure out "how many more", I believe it was. My question is, does Jump Math teach, emphasize, or drill learning the math facts, or is that up to the teacher to implement that with flash cards, a computer program, speed drills, games, etc? We use finger counting to ensure that no-one is left behind, but we also teach math facts through interrelations between them. For example, for 8 x 7, students can use 4 x 7 doubled, or they can use 5 x 7 + 3 x 7, so they are encouraged to make connections between the facts. Students are also encouraged to repeatedly use them in an interesting context. Many JUMP students remember the times table facts, for example, from having to use it for adding fractions. The same is true for addition - we teach the facts not as isolated facts, but as very connected ideas - this helps students remember them. The following is a quote from the TM listed after the finger-counting method is explained: Using the method above, you can teach even the weakest student to find the difference between two numbers in one lesson. Eventually, you should wean your student off using their fingers to find the gap between a pair of numbers. The exercises in the MENTAL MATH section of this manual will help with this. 2) I think it was in book one, I noticed a lesson utilizing some math literature. I have been looking for a program that did this for years. How often is literature used in this way with Jump Math? We use literature connections in Grades 1 and 2 a lot, but less frequently in higher grades. Here are some samples of the literature used: What Comes in 2’s, 3’s, and 4s? by Suzanne Aker Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell More, Fewer, Less by Tana Hoban Animals on Board by Stuart J. Murphy Cats Add Up! by Dianne Ochiltree 3) Could you tell me the difference between the original Jump Math 2-part workbooks and the Jump at Home books? I, personally really like and would like to use the actual lessons and reinforcements in the teacher's book and not just the worksheets. The JUMP Math workbooks Parts 1 and 2 satisfy the Ontario and WNCP curriculums. The JUMP At Home is not intended to cover the full curriculum, but is more for parents who want to supplement what their child is studying at school with the basics that they need to go on. Only selected topics from the curriculum are covered, so JUMP At Home is not intended for homeschoolers. 4) Does the Teacher's Manual/Guide (with the lesson plans) coordinate...or can it be used with the Jump at Home books or just the original two-part workbooks? The worksheets in the JUMP At Home, for the topics covered, are identical to the worksheets in the Parts 1 and 2 books. It's just that the JUMP At Home does not cover all the topics. The numbering of the lessons are not the same in the JUMP At Home as in the workbooks, so you would have to figure out how they correlate yourself -- I really recommend using the workbooks Parts 1 and 2 for homeschoolers as these correlate fully with the teacher's guide and with the curriculum. You should be aware that some lessons are only for the Ontario curriculum, and some are only for the WNCP curriculum, so depending on where you are, you might be able to leave out some of the lessons. 5) Also, what is the difference between the Teacher's Guides and the Teacher's Manuals? I believe that the words "Teacher's Manual" on our web-site is referring to the teacher's resource for our introductory confidence-building unit, whereas "Teacher's Guide" is referring to the lesson plans associated to the workbooks. The confidence-building unit is based on fractions since many students think of fractions as hard, so if they can do fractions, then they can do anything. 6) ) I had another home educator tell me there was no way to get through the original two Jump Math workbooks in a year. Could you please address that comment? It was my understanding that the two books are completed in the “classroom†in a year, correct? The two workbooks cover both the Ontario and WNCP curricula, as I mentioned above, so in fact, teachers are not expected to get through the full workbooks in a year--they can skip the sections that are covered by the other curriculum. Also, although there are many worksheets, and it may seem overwhelming to cover them in a year, because the steps are small, students go through them faster. Also, when you take your time through the beginning units, it may seem as though you will never get through both books in a year, but actually the speed is not linear - it gets faster as the year goes on because the foundations are there. 7) Is each Jump Math "lesson" supposed to be completed in one day? Most lessons are expected to be completed in a day. If not, we try to state this directly at the beginning of the lesson (we were more consistent doing this in our newer Grades 1, 2, 7, and 8 guides than in our older Grades 3 to 6 guides). 8) How long would you say a typical Jump Math daily lesson takes when taught in the classroom? We generally assume a 45-minute lesson, but would love more feedback from teachers on how long things actually take. Plus, you have to remember, this is a “classroom†45-minute lesson, which in all likelihood would not take that long in a one-on-one homeschool lesson. Let me know if you have any other questions and I will try to answer them or find out for you. Or, I can give you the email and name of the person I have been corresponding with. Blessings, Denise

Ok, no TM for Jump at Home. It was apparently designed for a supplement for kids using another program or kids in PS. According to the JUMP representative, despite the name, it was NOT designed to be used as a stand alone homeschool math program. As far as getting though the other two workbooks while using the actual lessons that go with them, from the TM...in a year...apparently there is some overlapping of the TWO Canadadian standards included in the books, so that double content overlap can come out. Also, if you do not want to use the metrics, that is a whole section that you would replace with an American measurement supplement...that "may" not take as long as theirs?? Idk. I am going to start a new thread with ALL of my questions to JUMP and all of their representative's answers back to me. I actually REALLY like the TM's and the lessons that go with the workbooks....AND they are in fact FREE to download ;). Thanks! Denise

WHAT!!??? :eek: FREE TM????? Ok, do YOU know the difference between those workbooks and the newer Jump Math ones Timberdoodle sells? The "at home" ones? Does the TM go with the "home" version or JUST the online version? How do you access the free download? I liked that this curriculum also uses math literature links. I have been trying to find a complete curriculum that did that for years! All of the books I checked were available through our interlibrary loan, so I was thrilled to see that! I think these were in level two? Literature: What Comes in 2’s, 3’s, and 4s? by Suzanne Aker One Gray Mouse by Katherine Burton Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell One Hungry Monster by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe More, Fewer, Less by Tana Hoban Animals on Board by Stuart J. Murphy Counting is for the Birds by Frank Mazzola Jr. Did you use any of the games or books with your dd? Probably not if you went through it that fast and since she was older;)!? I would also need to find a US measurements and money supplement, since theirs is only Canadian. Any suggestions, there? I had one other question. The following is a quote from I think the 3rd TM concerning the finger-counting taught for finding "gaps": ...Using the method above, you can teach even the weakest student to find the difference between two numbers in one lesson. (You may have to initially hold your student’s fist closed when they say the first number—some students will want to put their thumb up to start—but otherwise students find this method easy.) Eventually, you should wean your student off using their fingers to find the gap between a pair of numbers. The exercises in the MENTAL MATH section of this manual will help with this. I was wondering if you used the finger counting with your dd, and if so, if and when you "weaned" your dd off using it and also if you used any kind of drill, or online program for learning the math facts or did you just use the "mental math" section? AND....what is the "mental math" section like, anyway? Oops, guess that's more than one question, sorry!:001_huh: Thanks SO MUCH for sharing....I REALLY appreciate it!! Blessings, :)Denise

Not possible to get through both? In a year, you mean? How long did each lesson take? I REALLY liked the samples I saw of the TE. Plus, the samples on their website only show one workbook per grade level. I wonder if they changed that? With the new Jump at Home, there is noTE, right? Only workbook pages? The TE was great, what I saw of it. I don't want JUST workbook pages :confused: Thanks for your time! Blessings, Denise

SAMPLES Jump math. Please let me know what you think of this? Thanks so much! Blessings, Denise

Blessings, :)Denise

Well, NOW I am really starting to think I am having an exceptionally "hormonal" day! :glare:Hmmm. Probably gonna look back at this and say to myself, "WHAT was YOUR problem that day!??" Ugggggh! Hmmm. Well...I thought I was in menopause, just "started" yesterday after many months of nothing. NOT a good excuse for my "feeling attacked and answers I took 'oddly'. "......but it's the only one I've got!:tongue_smilie: HORMONAL:confused:?!?! I truly am NOT usually like this! Sheesh, now I'm tearing up. This is such a crazy, :ohmy::sad::(:crying:emotional day for me! Doesn't help that I've had about 10 hours of sleep this week. SO SORRY...TO ALL! Please forgive me! Blessings, Denise

I am truly sorry. I didn't mean for it to come across as "not nice" or mean, just responded in a moment of frustration. Like I said, I just don't see WHY someone would post....if they believe the total OPPOSITE of the poster....who is obviously excited about the curriculum, Also, like I said...I should have worded my original post DIFFERENTLY.....more SPECIFICALLY. I guess I didn't think I would have to, though. On your comment, " I think that calling it a science curriculum is a... stretch though." I really only looked at it briefly (and really liked what I saw...first impression), so I don't understand your comment? Are you saying it doesn't cover all areas of science for each grade level? Or...that it leaves out typical topics covered in elementary science?? I guess I thought it was a complete science curriculum...based on the creationist philosophy. Anxious to hear your thoughts........REALLY ;) Blessings, Denise

Which is WHY I said: I guess in my title line, I should have worded it this way, instead: Any opinions on this from folks who believe in the creationist worldview...who have actually USED/PURCHASED/REVIEWED this curriclum? I will be more careful next time I ask for "opinions". :glare: Sorry, having one of "those" days. I'm not saying I ONLY want people who are positive towards it to post, I'm saying, if you would never even CONSIDER the curriculum, based on your beliefs.....WHY post your negative comments...or even YOUR preferences? HOW does that help ME....or others who ARE looking for a science curriculum like this....AT ALL??? AND... I didn't post this to "gain friends...or respect" for that matter. I posted it to discourage people from giving opinions that do NOT help the person asking for them. Opinions that ONLY attempt to discourage or state what THEY believe...which is the OPPOSITE of the poster asking the question.....and for WHAT reason do they do that?? That is why I posted. AND.... I am not angry, just frustrated. Ever been there?

That would be awesome!! I love your blog! Keep us updated on your giveaway. :) What do you have so far, or are you going to "reveal" them all at the same time? One other thing. We also are using Heart of Dakota and since you said you would have to look into Truth in Science for next year, I was wondering if you felt that HOD's science could be...."better"? If so, what are your thoughts? OR...are you not planning to use HOD next year? Was just wondering....only if you have time, though! I have just seen several posts about HOD users that were not all that thrilled with the science. I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciated you sharing your experience with Teaching Textbooks. Anyway....thanks for sharing! :)Blessings, Denise

You're welcome. At least "someone" shares in my excitement! LOL! :)Blessings, Denise

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