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Thanks for the input. I actually did get two, but selected different start dates, one in February the other in August. If they are daily lessons, I may be pushing my luck as my kids don't have that attention span. But we should be able to get through most of the lessons as we school year round. I guess I can let you all know how it worked next year. ;)
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I wonder if she doesn't even realize that her comments would be perceived as critical. She may sincerely believe that you are doing scouts because you want your DD to socialize. I mean, haven't we all seen homeschool parents post about joining groups just for the social aspect? Now to continue on and imply that your DD is missing some great thing is pushing it a bit.
I do think it was totally inappropriate to not discuss the service project with you in advance and offer an alternative.
Yes, I would be bothered. Yes, I would say something. Be as diplomatic as possible. ;)
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I like the bread and the beans ideas. I used to do these things but have gotten out of the practice. I don't have a huge group, but they eat constantly! I need more of these easy self-serve items.
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ADHD can manifest in various different ways. ADHD kids can hyperfocus if they don't have outside distractions. My son can get through just about any computer game and build great Lego projects. He cannot complete a full math problem without losing his place. Outside noise is very disturbing to him, as are surprises or just thinking about what is going to happen next. The testing for ADHD is not difficult. As others have said it is possible to be very bright and still have ADHD stumbles. Some are able to compensate and others not. But knowing one way or the other would help you even if you do pull her from the current setting.
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It is possible that as she gets older she will begin to have issues that would lead to a diagnosis. My quirky kid went that direction starting at age 9. For us, once the meltdown starts we just have to wait it out. Anything you do during the episode will escalate it. But, as I mentioned we are dealing with other diagnosed issues.
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Maybe you have been planted there so that the next person will fit. ;) Continue to look for opportunities to serve. I find that I relate much better to the women who are 15-30 years older than I. Also, when I started serving in a way that truly appealed to me (singing) people saw a side of me they didn't think existed. That opening up on my part has made people much more open to me. I think before they just saw the "protective" mama side.
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Is the mix just various flours or does it have the leavening as well? You might end up with a bit of a baking soda taste maybe. You can use any of your regular gluten free flours or corn starch.
Have you used corn starch before? If not- know that it heat activates so a little will start out looking like it's not working but then will really thicken up. Also, it will lump, so take out a little hot liquid and mix it with your corn starch then add the mixed liquid to your whole.
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I switched to shorter materials for DS. They were at his level, but short reading comprehension pieces or magazine articles. He has pretty severe ADHD so I still can't get him to read a lengthy book, but we are working on it. Now that's he's older (11) we're trying a Nook- still hasn't taken yet, but we're hoping. :001_smile:
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Here are some options to try:
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/fall_sight_word_booklets.html#FallSightWordIndex
Starfall
Jump Start online or CDs
Jump Start videos (available on Netflix)
Study Dog
Progressive Phonics (sometimes free online, printable)
Explode the Code online (no writing)
Click n' Read (try it first, my kids didn't like the repetitive jokes)
My #1 best investment for identify the how and why when my oldest learner was struggling was the book Reading Rescue 1-2-3.
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This site allows you to make your own worksheets for copywork as well. Homeschoolbuyerscoop sells discounted subscriptions sometimes.
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We were able to download a free version of DragonSpeak for DS' ipod, not sure if the same is available for PC.
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My DH just did our room and it rocks. He wired it for multiple computers and network cables and put the outlets at desk height so each child's computer desk has it's own connects. Each of my 3 students gets their own desk and PC with a little 3 drawer plastic file cabinet that fits underneath to keep their special work and craft or project materials. They have headsets so they can work independently online without bothering each other and we also do some online lessons together. Before the move to a new room, I had one PC wired to our big screen so I could bring up internet materials and lessons and the kids could all watch them as if they were watching a movie. Right now, they all just gather around the PC in the middle.
He made a "utility" closet for all the wires and cables and ventilated it so it doesn't overheat. There are two closets and lots of lighting that can be adjusted as needed. Each desk area has it's own little spotlight above it, plus there are a row of lights above my bookshelves. We have a row of 8 bookshelves right now and he's going to build me more on another wall.
Two wall spaces are open for maps and artwork. We will probably eventually mount a big screen on one of the walls.
Ideally, we will have another long flat table area that can be used for large building projects or labwork. That area may end up in another room. There's also a sofa in the room where I sit and read and DH's computer desk is there so he is able to spend time with the kids while they all storm some imaginary castle together via multiplayer games. The art supplies still don't have a home in this room yet, but the keyboard and guitar have made it. It is HARD to fit everything into one space, even a large one. LOL!
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Kinkos or most office supply stores will do it but it's not cheap. You might look at one of the online scrapbooking printers or Snapfish. If you can save it in the right format they could print it as if it were a photograph.
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This site will be more helpful to you than I can be individually:
http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/
I was active on the site for years, but we have pretty much got the allergies under control.
Worst case scenario based on what you've described- she has food allergies to one or more foods.
Best case- she has oral allergy syndrome or sensitive skin which is causing her to react to the tomato sauce.
At age two, the doctor can do testing but it's not going to be 100% accurate. If you are seeing reactions after the tests say 'no allergies,' then the reactions trump the testing. But the tests are a good starting point. Elimination is difficult but doable. We are very spoiled now because we have wheat and soy back but I may still be able to remember a few tips from the bad 'ol days. We are still egg, dairy, peanut, tree nut, fish and soy free. Basic, non-processed, whole foods are your best bet when doing an elimination diet.
Let me know what you find out from your own research and I'll try to help.
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My much older children are still learning the months and years. Right now we are using a magnetic calendar that they can mark the day on daily. In the past we have used themed coloring pages, done special projects for each month or (for my oldest) read a short reading comprehension piece about the month. Another helpful way to remember the months is to associate them with holidays and family events. January is "New Year" month and we also have two birthdays, February is Valentine's Day, etc.
If you are just getting started you are going to want to slow down and get a feel for your child's learning style. Don't expect your child to learn anything, but give him the opportunity to learn everything. You will be surprised at the directions your homeschooling journey will take.
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Try here too:
http://artmakeskidssmart.blogspot.com/2011/10/year-of-color-crayon.html
Now I want to get out the kid's crayons and play. :001_smile:
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Believe it or not, I had to take an interior design class in college and the very first thing we learned how to do was color. I did not do well either! There is a technique to applying pressure evenly, going one direction only and stopping at the edges. You are also supposed to color very lightly and just go over the area several times to get the correct shade rather than pressing heavily.
To blend colors you are to go one direction only then cross hatch it with the opposing color, etc. There are all kinds of little tricks which I can't remember and have no idea where you would find. But- it is an "interior design" topic, or was 25 years or so ago.
For more tips you can google using colored pencils, a lot of the techniques will be tranferable to crayons.
Wow- there's even a YouTube video. LOL
http://www.ehow.com/video_5996015_smooth-look-prismacolor-colored-pencils.html
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Our therapist has given us clearance to use a calculator for basic math so that DS can move forward learning the concepts. He has ADHD and it severely impacts his "processing speed" so he just can't pull up the math facts quick enough and gets frustrated. It was hard for me to hear, but basically she was letting me know that my child would need accomodations and it was OK to make those accomodations.
For writing, I am also focussing on cocepts and technique more than requiring actual performance of the learned techiques. Copywork is a nightmare for DS because he has to look at a word, remember it, remember how to spell it and how to write it and then write it down. That's a lot of steps for and ADHD kid. ;)
We are using PLATO Learning for math and writing fundamentals, also science and a few other areas. These videos make good supplements for learning math and other concepts:
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If you are looking into medications, let me know. My son has a different diagnosis but starting at age 9-10 we had to begin therapy and medication.
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My just turned 11 y.o. is doing the Life Science (6-8) right now. The first few tutorial sections take a few days, but others are shorter. He will often watch the tutorial (chapter style lessons) and then do the application (review) and take a practice test or two on the same day for the shortest lessons. The practice tests split the tutorial subject matter into smaller parts, then there is a mastery test that covers everything. The tests, IMO, are pretty easy. The questions are multiple choice and often you can eliminate two of the four choices as impossibilities. The information learned is solid, it's just that if you are a good test taker you can slide by whether you learned the data or not. (My DS is not a good test taker so he actually learns the information. :))
For the grade range we are using, there are no outside labs, just watch and click. I've not seen any of the materials for the higher grades.
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Ahh, found you. I would like to sign up for two slots if you are still taking reservations. Let me know.
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Hi,
I am brand new to this forum just because I am not on Facebook and needed to find someone who is doing a group buy for the Veritas classes! Some of you may recognize me from the FIAR forums though. Anyway, if you still have space I need to sign up.
Also, if anyone can help me out... the deal is so good that I was thinking of getting two courses and trying to complete them in the 12 month period. I would want to do the OT and NT courses. Do you think that's possible. We would start right away and we school year round.
Thanks, and let me know if there's space for me to sign up. I can PayPal right away.
Kids and Allergies
in General Education Discussion Board
Posted · Edited by MomatHWTK
This is my go to site:
http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/
There's also the Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Network, FAAN:
http://www.foodallergy.org/
This site may be of more help dealing with environmentals:
http://www.aafa.org/index.cfm
My experience was and has been that if you want to go outside, you suffer or medicate. The degree of severity for my allergies has waxed and wanted at different periods in my life and the degree of reaction may depend on weather conditions. For instance, a light winter will leave more pollen in the air longer and I suffer longer.