Heathermomster
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Purchase a used Instruction Manual and print up the correct sized practice sheet that is located in the back of the manual. There are multiple sized sheets (9mm, 6mm, 5mm, 4mm) for you to choose from.
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My son had the ATNR, STNR, and another. As a 7th grader, he worked with an OT for 6 weeks performing IM (interactive metronome) therapy. Later as a 10th grader, DS worked with a ped PT because a couple reflexes were still not integrated. He performed agility, balance, weight lifting, and cross body type exercises. Son’s posture and ability to sit properly at a desk improved significantly. Following ped PT, son worked with a private swim instructor and finally mastered swimming. My greatest regret is not finding DS a good ped PT when he was younger. Not all OTs are equal.
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http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/
Maybe, look him up and see if he has a rating.
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53 minutes ago, fourcatmom said:
Originally yes, whiplash while riding a horse in 2013, 2nd degree TBI when she was thrown from a horse head first into a corral rail in 2014, that lead to a diagnosis of Chiari Malformation (where the back part of her brain descended into her spinal cord), then a CSF leak (multiple), and now pseudotumor cerebri (which is high brain pressure) but we think she still might have a CSF leak. Along with a slew of cognitive diagnosis. But, she also had double vision start out of the blue in 2012 even before the injuries so we have been struggling in one way or another for about 6 years now.
Bless you, both. I am so sorry. (((hugs)))
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We drove to the uni in two cars. DD and I unpacked/put away clothing and made the bed while DS and DH assembled small things and set up the desk. Afterwards, we ate dinner, shopped a little, dropped him off at his room, and departed.
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DS took 6 pair...
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Does using a straw help?
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With my 5th grader, I am subbing Modern US History into year 4 of the cycle. I am using a secular classroom text as the spine and supplementing with Hakim’s US History books, documentaries, history pockets, and biographies. DD will maintain the WTM history notebook. Prior to 5th grade, she completed two years of VP online.
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Well, it did not affect DS. We received unsolicited info from schools in multiple states. In fact, one school in particular had a rigorous liberal arts program that we never considered for DS but would for my younger.
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Go meet a lady friend once a week for coffee. My friends helped DS more than he will ever know.
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So, did you call the uni and discover whether two refrigerators can be in one room?
I like the fact that roomie #4 was direct and clearly stated she didn't want to share. My first roomie never stated what she meant straight up and then would be offended when I couldn't read her mind. The drama would last for days and was entirely avoidable. Who has time for that?
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For the basic add/sub math facts, he can practice them 5-10 minutes per day using the free MUS Math Facts generator. Stress accuracy over speed.
My DS mastered the multiplication facts using the information in the book Overcoming Difficulties with Number by Ronit Bird. Bird recommends working with manipulatives-> pictorial->abstract understanding. Ronit Bird teaches a great subtraction method called mental bridging, and DS survived multivariable multiplication through Algebra 2 based upon Bird's area model method. We modified her methods so that DS could solve and drew a lot of simple pictures. I assume that you are using a large dry erase board for problem-solving.
DS also used a laminated multiplication chart and graph paper. He continued to drill his math facts for a long time after they were mastered. Repeated recall and practice strengthens the knowledge in long-term memory. For mental math, we used a Singapore knockoff book to practice mental addition. For checking fraction work, DS used a TI-15 calculator.
Lastly, I'm a huge fan of James Tanton's Thinking Mathematics! website. DS used the Galley Method and learned to factor quadratics and derive the quadratic equation based upon Tanton's methodology.
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DS and his roommate felt that they needed a stick vac, so we purchased a $15 Bissell from Walmart. We tried it and the vac works great on our hardwood floors. If the vac takes too much space in their dorm room, I’ll reclaim it.
Will DS actually use it? IDK. Is he a clean freak? Not by a longshot.
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We’ve had some very interesting Lindamood Bell threads over the years.
If your child fails certain portions of the Barton Reading and Spelling pre-test, LiPS (or Sound Foundations) is recommended. A parent with moxie or an SLP can cover the LiPS material. I’ve never used a LMB center.
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If you think she’d be upset, maybe donate it to a women’s crisis shelter.
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We are choosing a vac for son's dorm. Which one should we purchase?
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We adopted our chiweenie when he was about 8 months ago. He’ve had him now 5 years, and he’s 100% potty trained. He sleeps in a crate at night and is kept there when the family is gone. If I tell him the word “kennel”, he runs to it and has been known to open the door with his paw.
When we adopted him, I walked him at 530am every day and used the words, “Go potty,” and “do business.” I also use words like “Go outside,” and “inside.” He is fed once per day at 800am.
My dog has a serious desire to please me. He is very attached. When he arrived, he was not house trained, and we were the 3rd owners. Whenever he didn’t urinate, I placed him back into the kennel, waited, and then tried again. He is very intelligent and figured things out eventually. He urinates in the snow and pouring rain too.
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I really don’t understand why those used texts are so expensive. I hope you didn’t pay too much.
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When DS was 8th grade, we used a Spielvogel text.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0538423293/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don’t know a thing about Hake. I picked it up because it seemed more structured and DD needs more grammar/punctuation practice. I purchased a Warriner text for DH. Unfortunately, the previous owner wrote in it using ink, and I don’t have a workbook or TM to use with it.
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Wool dryer balls...
https://crunchybetty.com/how-to-make-felted-wool-dryer-balls/
Pillowcase with crochet edging.
http://rosehip.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c01b353ef0168e9beecda970c-popup
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Wait, we are using Hakim’s US History series as the main spine for history (1820- WW2). How funny is that.
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4 minutes ago, Moved On said:
We used Hake in 6th with my oldest. I wish we had continued with it! It's why I say, we will see how it goes with WOL with the youngest. Are you getting the writing as well? That did not work for us at all.
I picked Hake because I wanted to start combining punctuation and grammar rules. I haven’t decided yet what we’re gonna do about writing. I own about five writing programs. It is likely that I’ll stick with SWB materials and teach the five paragraph essay.
I’m introducing the WTM history notebook this year. The notebook involves outlining and writing in a variety of ways. Talk to me in six months.
where to start Getty Dubay with older child?
in The Learning Challenges Board
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Here's what you need to know about G-D.
G-D is taught in two parts. Part One covers Basic Italic and breaks the teaching down into 8 lowercase families and the capital letters. My G-D Book F covers that info in 8 pages.
The remainder of the book covers Part Two (pages 9-56), which is cursive lessons and practice. Cursive lessons entail 8 joins, pencil/pen lifts, and writing practice. GB is recommended for cursive because the letter formation between print and cursive is mostly identical.
If you have no intention of teaching the cursive aspect, all you need is practice paper and a letter formation sheet. I like the user manual because it contains blank practice sheets for copy and specific instructions. Guest Hollow has free resources on their website. An Internet or Pinterest search will guide you to a letter formation guide.
You really cannot mess this up. If you are not certain, purchase a used copy of the Write Now. I don't know whether the 6mm, 5mm, or 4mm practice paper is included for copy, but you can likely get by without it.
@exercise_guru taught G-D to at least one of her children. I taught it to my 4 times confirmed dysgraphic son when he was in the 5th grade. When he returned to the classroom for 6th grade, handwriting fell to the wayside, and he's typed all his work with the exception of math since the 7th grade. He is fully accommodated for handwriting as a college fresher.
ETA:https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/handwriting/slant-print-or-simplified-cursive/gettydubay-italic-handwriting-series-books-ag