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Well, it looks like to start, if she has home you have at least $4000 to spend on making it up to her. ;) If you considered the cost of the school that would suit her needs, then you're up to $20,000.
Because you don't feel the school you can afford can meet her needs, I wouldn't see it as a viable option. So it's not about happy or not, but whether she can get an education there. KWIM?
If you start from the assumption that there is no option outside of home (due to the above reasons), then the next step for me would be to determine how I can make the option that we do have (homeschooling) the best possible experience for my child. That brings us back up to that $4000.
I am not suggesting you blow it all on goodies. But, do consider making an investment. When my DS was able to do things outside of the home (he has anxiety issues now) we took rock climbing classes, art classes, etc. We still go on fun field trips in the middle of the week and have an annual pass to the local theme park. We also pay for kid-safe online social activities. These are extra social experiences to replace the ones he's not getting through a school setting.
So I guess my approach would be to find out from DD exactly what is most important to her as far as wanting to go back to school outside the home and see if I could address those needs.
Alternatively, would you qualify for a scholarship at the more expensive private school? Can you send her to the less expensive one and invest in tutoring or a home program to assist her in staying caught up? Can you invest in technology based accomodations that the school would allow her to use?
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We did our first lecture in CS101 today and completed the exercise. That was fun. Children under 13 can't enroll, but DS watched the lecture with me. I think it's good for him to see that college courses are really just classes like any other.
Although 20 minutes was a bit long for both of us given the content of the lecture. I need to work on my attention span! I know I had hour long classes back when. :001_huh:
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http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
I switched to Singapore for my DD who doesn't "get" math. She likes the visual element. Are you using the games in the teacher's guide?
I made a set of flashcards with number bonds on them, leaving one number blank. So there's a visual of a bond, then for instance, a "9" and a "4" with the circle or square for the "5" blank. The kids take turns naming the missing number. I drew a number bond on a white board (laying flat on the floor), put coins as our manipulative in two of the three circles and have the kids fill the next. I also used the white board to practice number bars. I line up the coins, draw a bar above them representing the total, then cover up some of the coins with my hand and ask the kids to tell me either what is left or what is missing.
DD is doing much better now. But, she also plays math games on Always Ice Cream, Jump Start and Math Blaster- so that helps too. ;)
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I don't schedule breaks, life just makes them happen. :glare: Right now we are missing a week of school because I have a bad cold and can't talk. We'll take a few days off mid-week to go to a theme park once it opens, etc.
But in general, my oldest needs a steady routine. If we miss more than two days in a row he starts to have more anxiety and meltdowns. This week has been one of those unfortunate times when I've just not been able to pull everything together. I could do videos but it's not the same as far as his need for routine.
Anyhoo, yes some kids need the routine, some can snap back into school after the time off. You'll have to do a trial and error to see which kind you have. ;)
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We medicate our son and he gets therapy. Is your child approaching the tween years? His mind is going to start growing quickly and with it all those "misfiring" neurons. Our son specifically asked us to take him to a doctor at that point. :grouphug:
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We eat lunch for breakfast. DS can have soy and gluten now, so we aren't quite so limited. But hamburger patties, ground beef with plain rice, vegetable soup, roasted chicken...
I cook a large cut of meat in the slow cooker each week, then I can mix the meat with rice or put it over a baked potato. Usually I will crock a huge piece of meat, use 1/2 of it that week over a two to three day span and freeze the other half. Then I can thaw and use the other half a week later for variety.
So one week I crock a chicken, freeze half and serve half. The next week is pork, freeze half, serve half, serve the thawed chicken. The other meat I always try to keep cooked and a serving frozen is ground beef.
Can you do natural lunch meats? Corn tortillas? Rice protein powder? Refried beans?
Are these safe for your child?
http://www.vitacost.com/enjoy-life-chewy-on-the-go-bars
I live on raw hulled suflower seeds myself. We use sunflower seed butter as a pb substitute.
Proteins are the biggest challenge for egg and dairy free, IMO. I get so tired of having to cook a meat and have it on hand all the time. Not like you can order a pizza or serve grilled cheese in a pinch!
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That sounds incredibly frustrating. I'd keep the MT, not sure about the other "help" that isn't very. :glare:
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I'd get the yogurt and open it as soon as I got up. I'd either have the open container on the counter (if I knew he'd be rising soon) or put it back in the refrigerator already opened. That pre-empts one issue right away.
I'd let him have a routine of computer or TV time in the morning that is "programmed" into his schedule. My Ds is very formulatic- if I have something set for him to do and follow he's good, otherwise he is uber-needy. I am not a morning person, so I need to cover the bases the night before. ;)
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Have you looked at online programs that aren't linked to a particular school or are those cost prohibitive? We used Plato Learning for my oldest this year. We did not use it for every topic, but I liked having a set program for the subjects we did select.
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:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
You have a baby and a toddler. Even if you weren't homeschooling, I don't see how you'd " do it all "!
:iagree: I don't think adding getting a 7 y.o. up and out the door on time each morning, getting him home at night, doing homework and getting assignments ready for the next day is going to ease the burden. :confused: (But then, I'm not a morning person.)
ETA: It looks like your household has been in a state of change for several years. I hope that you and your DH are able to talk with love and respect toward one another about more reasonable goals. I've been married twenty years this summer, I can certainly give my DH "what for" and we'll live through it. But, it does take time to learn to communicate. I think guys often just thinks things are a certain way, they'll always be that way and the wife will just keep doing what she's always done. Every child you add, a wonderful blessing, changes that mix. It changes you physically, emotionally, mentally. Figure out how he listens best, where his blind spots are (as it sounds like he has a few), and let him know that loving you includes accepting your imperfections and limitations as a human being.
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Game Maker (That's the name of the program.)
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Poor circulation? Hope you can get some answers soon. :grouphug:
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Every time I meet with DS' therapist, she tells me I don't need to push so much. I think she'd prefer if I backed off actually. She basically said until the emotional issues are worked out, I need to relax.
I have trouble not wanting to move DS forward, because I want him to stay "on track." But in the grand scheme of things, she's probably right. DS could do with some successes in life. KWIM?
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If you check the index at Homeschool Buyer's Coop you can find quite a few options. My kids are using Always Ice Cream and Clever Dragons for play, but it's not a full curricula. Skills Tutor offers practice but the lessons aren't really comprehensive- it's more a review program than a first introduction. The kids also enjoy JumpStart online, but again there's lots of play along with fun learning rather than full lessons.
PLATO Learning might work, I'm using the middle school lessons so can't offer a review of the lower grades. It is not cheap though.
Khan Academy offers video learning, Learning.com has a variety of resources, BBC Education has good materials.
Happy hunting!
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I have quirky kids with various sensory issues, so I'm ok with bribery. :) Choose a quiet time, sit down with her and tell her that this is something that must be done. Choose your requirement for how many times per week, etc. Though daily, IMO, would keep you from having to renegotiate later. Then talk to her about what she needs emotionally, mentally, etc. to make that happen. By this I don't mean the bribe, but more of an open ended "why" discussion. Don't pressure or argue with the reasons she gives, just listen. Then explain that even though she has these reasons, you both still need to work together to make this happen.
I try my best to treat the issues as: You have a problem, I am going to help you work through it because that's my job as your mom. Because really, especially for my oldest DS, he can't overcome the issues on his own.
For my DD, btw, it's teeth brushing. :glare:
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Take a look at History Scribe and Science Scribe- they offer blanks and pre-printed journal style pages for a variety of topics. You can preview items at Currclick. Also, visit abcteach.com and look at the Member Tools preview. You would have to purchase a membership (HSBC offers a discount) but if the program would create the worksheets you wanted, it might be worth the $.
Finally, are there any other websites that are fee based that would offer the types of worksheets you are wanting? Maybe take a look around and see what is being offered.
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I would relax and let it go. Family isn't around forever, books will be. I don't think you'll get far telling the littles (niece and nephew) to be quiet anyway- they are stuck and bored, what are they going to do? Can you plan some group learning experiences, DVDs, etc. and not do your regular curricula until things calm down?
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You wouldn't have to come up with your own unique words. They would be in order, in the dictionary. The student would need to look up the number, find out what the prefix is. Then look up the pre-fix. They would then need to just read definitions to decide which words use the number as part of the definition.
Ok, it would take me about 3 hours to figure this out. I'm sure the assignment would go much more smoothly then. :lol:
Breakfast and Lunches suggestions to make ahead Soya, Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Nuts Free
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Another tip I use is to try to recreate flavor or texture profiles rather than foods. So instead of trying to make a mayo, I try to get the flavors I want with seasonings. If it's a texture issue, then you can often make a mock cream sauce using corn or potato starch and water.
Don't be afraid to experiment a little.
Also, the website Kids With Food Allergies has an extensive library of tried and true recipes available to members. I tend to do more simple dishes so don't really use recipes but some of the folks have posted pretty fancy stuff. :)