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I'm a long-time lurker adding my encouragement to get her checked by a development optometrist. I ignored all such suggestions and accommodated for my daughter's reading issues until she started high school last fall and could not keep up with the reading. Her early reading experiences were very similar to your daughter's.
Her Lexile score was at a post high school level by fifth grade but she was still very slow, got fatigued by reading, and didn't enjoy it. She complained that it was "work" and it was "hard." We used a lot of audio books, I shortened reading assignments, and catered to her right-brained style of learning. We didn't reach a crises until last fall when she could not finish her reading assignments without getting a major headache, fuzzy thinking, and extreme fatigue.
I took her to a regular optometrist who found that she is mildly far-sighted and prescribed glasses which she only had to wear for reading. The headaches did not go away. I researched development optometrists, remembering OhElizabeth's multiple posts over the years, and found a COVD doctor not too far. I fretted and worried so much about the cost, though, that I first took her back to the original optometrist, at Walmart no less, to see if he could fix the problem.
He checked her out and then handed me the business card of the exact same development optometrist I had already researched. I called and because of a cancellation, my daughter was able to be seen the very next day. We don't have vision insurance but I was desperate. We were not even doing any school at all at that point.
I had no idea that our regular health insurance covers eye exams at ANY optometrist once every two years and we hadn't used it for the other appointment. We only had to pay a $20 copay!
I had to fill out a very lengthy questionnaire and the doctor spent a lot of time testing her, and we found out she has a convergence issue (over convergence.) We followed up with another appointment for a very lengthy developmental exam, which our regular insurance also covered, and found out that she also has some tracking issues that VT could help with.
The doctor first wanted to give her more time with wearing her glasses full time, rather than just while reading, to see if it would help, before we decided about VT. We just just went back last month for a follow-up and her convergence is much improved and her headaches are gone! We still might do some VT with her this summer to help with tracking.
All that to say that I VERY MUCH wish I had taken her sooner, when she first started having problems!
I noticed that you are in the St. Louis area. So am I. The optometrist I took my daughter to is Dr. Dibler. I don't work for her or know her personally and have nothing to gain by recommending her. (I felt like I needed to add that since I don't post much and have very little cred on these boards!) Even if you find out that your daughter has no issues at all, regular eye exams are important!
Kris
PS: Thank you OhElizabeth for your persistence and repetitive recommendations to have our children's eyes checked by a developmental optometrist! You have done a great service for my daughter!
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When my science-loving now 25-year-old son learned chemistry in high school he chose a college text book which he researched and found online. He was interested and self-motivated to learn so I just stepped back and let him go.
I required him to to take the online quizzes for each chapter and write up lab reports on whichever labs he chose to do. I ordered the supplies he asked for and he set up a lab on the unfinished side of our basement. He spent hours studying and learning chemistry and loved every minute of it. This would not have happened with a scheduled, school-in-a-box type of curriculum.
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I only lurked and didn't chime in on the other thread. But I did start a bullet journal and it has changed my life. Previously I had dozens of partially-filled spiral notebooks floating around the house, as well as scraps of paper, envelopes, edges of bills or letters, anything I could write on, covered with lists and notes. When I want to remember something I write it down. But I always had a problem finding where I wrote it when I needed the information or list. The bullet journal has been an amazingly simple and uncomplicated answer to this problem. My purse no longer has random scraps of paper with scrawled lists and numbers and notes spewing out every time I search for my keys. No more frantically flipping through the pages of multiple notebooks looking for the info I need? It's been a game-changer for me!
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We're using it as the spine for a full-year credit in Geography and World Cultures. I've added in many books, as well as notebook pages and Annenburg Learner videos. Many of the add-ons were inspired by Harmony Arts geography curriculum, which uses a different spine.
Kris
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My husband who is a commercial airline pilot suggests your son (1) get a private pilot's license (2) see if he has the aptitude for flying (3) build his flight time (4) and make sure he gets a four year degree (choose just about anything you want). The industry will be wide open for him by the time he graduates college. FYI-There were only 200 commercial pilot licenses issued in 2012, a very low number.
I'm coming out of long-term hiding and lurking to post. My husband is also a professional pilot with 18k+ hours.. Seconding this advise. While a 4-year degree is important, his major is not. My husband initially built his hours by working as a flight instructor. The pay is meager but it's still better than paying for the hours.
So, to answer your questions about courses: The most important courses are the ones that prepare him for college. You could also get him started with a few introductory flying lessons and possibly a ground school in preparation for the written exam part of his license.
Kris
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Another lurker logging in! A few years ago I went through almost the exact same thing while my son was in basic at Ft. Leonard Wood. After much angst, I ended up calling the recruiting office who gave me a phone number. I remember calling multiple numbers and being transferred all over the place but finally got through to someone at Ft. Leonard Wood who said he was fine and gave me his mailing address.
No repurcussions for my son at all, who didn't even know I had done it. I received a letter from him the same week with his address.
Kris
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I was forced into coming out of long term lurkdom by a Dr. Who reference with a photo!
Very cool!
Now back to lurkdom lest I be accused of being a troll.
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We pull them off the parsley and watch them turn into butterflies!
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I don't post often and prefer to stay out of the fray. But I must say I am offended by the assumptions on the part of many concerning those of us who disagree with the current bills under consideration to reform our health care system.
1) I do not watch Fox News. I don't even have cable.
2) I do not listen to Rush Limbaugh. In my opinion, his rhetoric is toxic. Nor do I listen to any other talk radio show.
3) I am fully capable and am in the process of reading the bill and forming my own opinion.
4) I am not against all health care reform.
5) I am not a racist.
The accusations by many vocal politicians that any disagreement with this reform is somehow stifling and inhibiting the democratic process is offensive and wrong.
The assumption that those in disagreement are merely victims of lobbyists and PR campaigns of insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and Rush Limbaugh is also highly insulting.
Many on both sides of the issue have put much thought into it and are trying to form educated, informed opinions.
Please don't assume I'm a dittohead!
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Well, this is good news for when my current stash runs out. Since purists will be visiting this thread, I have a question. What is the deal with organic maple syrup? I like to buy as much organic as I can but I have to admit to chuckling when I saw that. Are they doing big pesticide drops over maple forests that I don't know about? :001_huh:
I've read that they use chemical defoaming agents in the processing of nonorganic syrup. Natural additives, like butter or oil, are used for defoaming the organic syrup.
Kris
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What does it matter? Just because it isn't AKC....who cares? Just remember....that is how all these 'breeds' originated....
I have a Maltese/Chihuahua and am very happy with it....and never thought someone was trying to 'make up a new breed'....
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I agree!
I have the cutest, sweetest little cockapoo in the world. I also had a sweet cockapoo when I was a child, 40 years ago, so obviously the deliberate mixing of breeds is not a new phenonenom. It bothers me when people speak with such disdain about mixing purebreds like cockers and poodles. I don't get it.
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If I were limiting myself to a domestic vehicle with good mpg I'd look at the Ford Focus. I just bought a Mazda3 though (not domestic) and love, love, love it!
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After years of indecision, pain, bleeding, and anemia, I finally, decided on a hysterectomy two years ago. I spent days in bed taking Aleve for the pain every month before the hysterectomy. It got to where I was almost always in pain, except for a few days after my very long, heavy period ended. And my periods were getting closer and closer, like every three weeks. It was a very difficult decision, and not made lightly. I was terrified of surgery.
It was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I had a laparscopic, vaginal, surgery. The post-surgical pain was minimal. After the first few days, I barely had any pain at all. It did take a good 6-8 weeks to get over the tiredness and general feeling of low energy and blah.
I am a new woman now! The quality of my life has improved incredibly.
Kris
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Hi, I'm in O'Fallon too!
I don't log "life skills" as school hours. I don't count regular play time outside but I do log organized recreational activities like skating or bowling as PE. Most subjects I count one lesson as an hour instead of logging actual time spent. I don't count the church service but I count Sunday school because it's instructional time. I also count Wed. evening church activities because it's also instructional and includes choir. I also log American Heritage Girls and dance lessons. I start logging in July and we usually hit the 1,000 hour mark in January or February.
It looks like there's a lot of room for interpretation and in my opinion you should just do whatever seems right to you. (HSLDA may, however, have different advice!)
Kris
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I'd buy all the books and extras for Tapestry of Grace instead of getting what I can from the library. I'd buy it all, including the lapbooks and evaluations.
I'd also buy a good microscope and lots of cool experiment kits. My daughter would have her own laptop with Rosetta Stone and a typing program.
I'd buy a new piano and weekly piano lessons for both of us and a laser printer.
Wow... I could thinks of lots more...
Kris
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I have ARI set 2 but I'm not sure if it's really what you want. Are you really looking for ARI,2 or is it BRI set 2 you need? I've lent out my BRI books to a friend. This is what I have: http://www.roadstoeverywhere.com/ARI2.html
Anyway, I'll be happy to send it to you if you need it.
Kris
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We're finishing 3rd grade this year.
History, Geography, Literature: TOG Y2
Bible: Discover 4 Yourself - Kay Arthur
Reading: Read all Sonlight 2 Intermediate readers and TOG literature selections
Math: Singapore 3B/4A. About to start Key to Fractions.
Language Arts: Character Quality Language Arts. (Includes copywork, dictation, grammar, writing, etc.)
Spelling: Sequential Spelling
Handwriting: Reason for Handwriting level C. Switching to Happy Scribe for the rest of the year.
Science: Noeo Biology I
Art: Artistic Pursuits
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Here's an online game for drilling note-reading: http://www.emusictheory.com/practice/noteNames.html
That site also has many other tools available.
Kris
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Be careful who you confide in.
From experience, I can tell you that this is really important. My mother still hasn't forgiven my husband for issues that I have long since moved past. I deeply regret sharing so much with her.
You've gotten some very good advice here!
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I thought I was the only one in the world who can't stand Dahl!
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I think whether you or I think it's excessive is irrelevant. He's an adult. Let him drink what he wants. Why do you think it's necessary to convince him?
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I do this successfully with TOG. It's worked great for me. I have to be very careful with the timing though.
I have a set routine of going online and ordering the books I need two weeks before I need them. After the books arrive at my local branch they'll leave them on the reserve shelf for five days. I usually pick them all up on Friday. Since we can check them out for two weeks, that will make them due on the Friday we'll be finished with them. It also gives me two weeks wiggle room if the only copy of a book I need is out.
TOG would not be affordable to me without the library.
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You need to be counting credits for all of the extras. She can get a home economics credit for all of the cleaning, organizing siblings, making dinners. She could get history or literature credits for the extra reading. She would probably have enough credits to graduate without expecting too much more from her. I would be talking to some unschoolers and figure this out.
I haven't yet read the posts beyond this one but it's exactly what I was thinking too. It sounds like what she's doing is unschooling. She's still getting an education. I think researching unschooling and learning to log her activities for credit would be a good idea.
Surprise pregnancy at 40
in The Chat Board
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I had our "bonus baby" when I was 38, ten years after my previous child's birth. I was fine. She was fine. She is the light of our middle-aged life!
Kris