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We are doing the VP self-directed OT study together, Meet the Masters, SOTW, and oldest sits in on several of the read aloud lessons I do with the youngers. We are going over some math problem solving techniques that would introduce a new method for an old topic for him and new topics for the youngers. I read grammar lessons to the youngers and oldest DS listens in then he has his own grammar/reading text. They all watch Beakman's World, Salsa spanish lessons, and some online art lessons together. I plan to have everyone watch the history of classical music CDs that I purchased together as well.
Basically we split up for seatwork which would include DS' independent reading, their individual online classwork and workbook pages.
ETA: I did a modified workbox system where each child's workbook pages are in a box. I gave my toddler a box as well, so he thinks he's doing school work. For the items we watch online he gets to sit on my lap. He has several easy puzzles that are in his workbox and are for school time. He also likes to sit at a desk of his own with paper and marker and pretend to write. Though- he does still get antsy some times. I won't claim this system always works but it will work for a little bit now and then. Often my oldest can actually help the youngers with math or reading while I tend to toddler. Or, my DD is great at playing with toddler while I work with the boys.
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The cause of it's breaking was gravity.
It broke because I dropped it.
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With all the in-house classes, instruction, warnings and new stories on the topic, any employee should know that playing around by itself can get you fired if the other person later complains. They should definitely know that cutting someone's hair would be out of line.
Right or wrong on both parties' part, it's a 'should have known better' situation.
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Perhaps sitting down with DH and discussing the full schedule, options and reasoning behind your choices would help? Have you already done that? :001_huh:
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:cheers2:
Time to shop.
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I would NOT mention that I was feeling hurt. That would just spread the hurt feeling around to someone else. I'm sorry you are down about it. Hopefully everything will work out.
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There are several online resources where you can print pre-made worksheet or create your own. MUS offers worksheets to go along with it's lesson levels and online drills. Mathfactcafe is a site that I've used in the past as well.
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May be useless advice, but I agree with doing whatever you need to with the pyschiatrist to get him on board to monitor medications. Our pediatrician was in over his head pretty quickly. Have you read The Bipolar Child yet? I found the discussions of the various medications in the book to be very helpful. Actually, that's the only section I really got around to reading, then life got in the way. ;)
It is exhausting for you to worry about DS, and it's probably very exhausting for him to keep it under control during the day. That's just a powder keg filling up with more powder. :grouphug:
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When we finish a book, program or curricula set, we move on to the next thing. If it's easy, we finish it quickly or I find something more challenging. ;)
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What are you trying to find for YOU? :001_smile:
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Check out the materials at EnchantedLearning.com and abcteach.com
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Clean water. I have a stand alone ice maker and every day when I fill a bowl with clean crunchy ice, I am thankful that I have running, clean water. :001_smile:
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Ugh, I hope it's available next year or I'll be in big trouble!
We are using the middle school selections. I like the science, math, grammar/writing and reading comprehension sections best. Those are the ones that are highly interactive. The history and geography selections provide data similar to an enhanced textbook and require a lot of reading and self-direction on the part of the student. My 11 y.o. has attention and other issues so the non-interactive lessons don't really work for us.
Given the cost of just an online math or science program alone it is worth the $ even though I'm not using every single subject area.
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I found some resources here:
http://singaporemathsource.com/resources/singapore-math-web-sites/
The Singapore Maths Teacher site offers instructional videos. We've just gotten started so I don't know if it will provide the details you need. We did lesson 1 and it was great to see the light bulb go off above DD's head. ;)
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My 11 y.o. is just now starting into fractions. He's not getting converting fractions to decimals or division problems yet. Tell your DS that it is a lot to take in at once and lots of kids have to review it more than once. (My DS hates having to studying something more than one time.)
You might check out the Khan Academy to see if they have any videos on fraction facts also. I find that my DS is OK with seeing different lessons from different sources on the same topic over reviewing the same materials.
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I have determined, at least for now, that it is worth the $ for me to have self-directed online materials for DS because they suit his personality the best.
In the past I've tried to do schooling as inexpensively as possible as a matter of principle. But I am now seeing that I need to choose what works best or the money is wasted regardless of what I spend. It does help that I have 3 younger learners so if I buy a CD or print materials I can dollar cost average. ;)
I have made a few pricey expenditures for online resources that I regret because my child ended up not liking or using them. I try to go more slowly now and not buy all my year's curricula at once. Sometimes I need to put it on the wishlist for a month or two and make sure I still really want it.
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Have you checked out the Open Courseware options online?
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My 6 y.o. wouldn't do 1/3 of that. I sneak in learning where I can; require 1-2 short assignments a day to get him in the habit; and continue to expose him to good information that he may want to remember someday. ;)
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I mght pretend to sound them out myself and maybe make a mistake or two. Or invite the child to help you write a story using those words. Practice typing on the computer by spelling the words together. Play hangman? Pay a penny a word?
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Research going without shampoo. I used to just use baking soda but got lazy while on vacation and used shampoo. Now I would have to get my scalp back in balance. But, once you get the oils in your skin adjusted, it works.
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This person/company does not want their products independently reviewed. Kind of like some movies don't do a pre-release to the critics because they know they won't like the buzz generated. :glare:
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I would probably hold off on the stuff I knew the ps would teach and allow her to explore other avenues of interest. But if the ps dropped the ball once she started K (i.e. didn't have a good program for reading), I'd be ready to pick it up at home.
The ps probably isn't going to have time to delve deeply into art or music appreciation, cooking, all types of "elective" classes that you could.
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Math the bane of my existence
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I am starting with the Level 1 videos on this site to help my kiddos get a fresh perspective:
http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/