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I also register with my local LEA with no hassle. It is free, and they leave me alone. You might want to check the www.tnhomeed.com web site to see if there have been problems in your local county.
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For most women, the earliest you can get a positive on a sensitive test is 11DPO. Even then, you are more likely not to get one until 13dpo to 15dpo. Usually, a test will say how long after you use it when it becomes void. Let's say it is void at the 20-minute mark but you got the positive at the 10-minute mark? I'd say it is a valid positive!
Good luck!
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Cool find, Heather! I'm downloading it as I type!
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I try to make use of car time we need to go somewhere. We might listen to classical music on the CD player, I might quiz DD on spelling or math facts verbally or I have her read books, aloud or silently.
Those "attitude-adjustment" breaks are sometimes troublesome for us, because some days we seem to need a lot of them :rolleyes: I would have never thought to use the bathtub! I can just see DD making boats out of flashcards, though :lol:
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This isn't a curriculum in itself, but you might enjoy earthcaching (www.earthcache.org) as a fun and "hands-on" supplement your study. If you download the Excel database, it will tell you the classification of each cache (igneous, sedimentary, water feature, cave, etc.). The individual cache pages are usually very impressive on the geology/geography they teach. We're also planning to do some recreational mining and fossil hunting. This is going to be a fun semester :)
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Wordless Wednesday
I've been taking pictures of people when they do not know they are being photographed--many I don't even know, but they make wonderful pictures!
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While that isn't illegal, I find it unethical to post pictures of people you don't know on the Internet without their permission. Most people would not be happy to find pictures of themselves posted in such a manner. In addition, the thought of someone taking pictures of me secretly, no matter the reason, is pretty creepy.
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We've been keeping a notebook (vertical pages) with a page for every hundred years or so for the older centuries and every 50 years for more recent times. When we talk about someone, we find the appropriate page and write their name or their invention. We also note major events. Even with the different time periods, it still maintains the chronology of the people and events. Because we have school in our living room/kitchen, I just couldn't imagine having it sprawled out over everything.
I once saw a homeschool mom who had dedicated a wall to a timeline, and it was quite impressive!
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I don't think it really matters, as there will be advantages and disadvantages to whichever you choose. It gets darker earlier in the winter and the atmosphere is usually steadier for better viewing, but it can get really cold. The summer is warmer at night, but you have to stay up later, there are bugs to contend with and the heat can mess with your views. You are better off going with whatever season is "dryer" so there will be less clouds. We get lots of rain in the spring, and the winters tend to be cloudy as well, so summer and fall tends to be better here. If you are doing naked eye viewing, then the steadiness of the atmosphere won't affect you.
It makes more sense to me to start with astronomy and move to earth science, because I like the overall picture before focusing on the details ;) Others prefer to start small and work their way big!
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I'm wanting to go, but I don't think I can justify the cost of gas. It is about a 3-hour drive for me.
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I found this site the other day, and I was very pleased with the quality of the maps.
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Check out Evan-Moor's website, How Your Body Works Grades 1-3. It might be the answer you're looking for, in fact you could use the Evan-Moor books in the WTM sequence if you wish. You can see the entire books inside at their website. http://www.evan-moor.com/Catalog.aspx?CurriculumID=6&GradeID=3
We used this book to help supplement our study of the body, and we really enjoyed it.
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The closest I have gotten to celebrities was seeing a taping of the Jay Leno Show, when Harrison Ford (and I think Bonnie Raitt) was on. My brother saw Drew Barrimore when they were taping the Wedding Singer in Pasadena. But having actual friends being famous...not so much!
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I believe it is completely possible to offer a rich, classical education on a tight budget. However, she will need a good library to borrow books from, and access to the Internet would be a huge plus.
I would be more concerned about if she would be able to meet her daughter's special needs. She may be able to do better than the public school, but in the very least, she would need to self-educate herself on effective teaching techniques for her daughter's difficulties.
I haven't used it, but I've heard good things about the free MEP math program: http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm.
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I guess my main question would be how is this going to be different than other products on the market? It sounds pretty similar to what is already out there.
I would be interested in something all-inclusive yet affordable. By all-inclusive, I don't mean you would have to independently write all the curriculum or have all the recommended books packaged. However, you could pull the best-of-the-best of each subject you aren't producing and schedule it in the guide.
I do think it would be a mistake not to include LAs in such a curriculum, though. Math and science are usually and understandably "stand-alones," but LAs should really be built-in.
Latin would be nice, and you might want to offer Greek as an option but not necessity in the scheduling since it doesn't seem to be as popular. Art and music appreciation should definitely be tied to the history. I would do a mix of both history readers and general readers if you are going to do a LA element. If you aren't going to do a LA element, then I would stick to history readers (and science, for that matter).
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My DD loves the Usborne Book of World History and reads it for pleasure hours at a time. We use it as a spine as recommended in the pre-SOTW edition. The Usborne Living in Castle Times flap book was a big hit as well.
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There was a recent thread on this with the same reviews. I was sorely disappointed with the content, or rather the lack thereof, in the magazine. The graphical interface is very busy, it seems to promote an upcoming or recently released movie every issue, etc. Most of the content was very inappropriate for my 6yo.
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As mentioned, the cause can make a big difference in how it is treated. It may be treatable by biofeedback, especially if it is anxiety related. Biofeedback gives an auditory and/or visual cue to what your heart is doing, and through the trial and error of relaxation techniques, you can learn what works for you to reduce your heart rate.
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For less than $500, you could get a really great telescope that could last you a lifetime.
I would suggest you try a couple of things before buying one. First of all, start learning the sky by using your naked eyes and binoculars. I'm not sure how familiar you already are with the sky, but you will save yourself a lot of frustrations by learning the constellations and "major" stars before getting a telescope. You can get a free printable map at http://www.skymaps.com. Night Watch by Terence Dickinson is a great book for beginners. It has more detailed maps of the sky that note major objects and which tool (eyes, binoculars, telescope) is needed to see it. You should also check out http://www.clearskyclock.com. It helps predict which nights are going to clear/steady and it has light pollution maps. If you live in an area with a lot of light pollution, you may find you need computer assistance on your telescope.
Second, find the nearest astronomy club that offers public star parties or other events where you can come and see the differences between various telescopes to see what will work best for you.
Going the naked eye/binoculars route also helps test how long lived your interest in astronomy is. You'll learn how good your viewing location is as well. You may discover an occasion trip to a local star party is enough for your family, or you may discover a lifelong hobby.
We bought an 8-inch Dobsonian this fall, and it is great! The kids (ages 3 and 6) have a short attention span with it, but I have gotten a lot of use out of it after their bedtime ;)
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I really struggle with this. My daughter's mind is several grade levels above her true age/maturity. It is so hard to find that balance between challenging and pushing. I'll be watching this thread...
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I'm the same way, although I suspect I'm even worse than you. "Boxed" curriculum tends to 1) be too dumbed down, 2) have glaring weaknesses that require supplementation (which kind of defeats the purpose of using boxed curriculum in the first place), and/or 3) be terribly expensive (at least for my budget). However, it can be the right solution for a lot of people even though it typically doesn't work for me.
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You also might want to double-check the calendar of events for both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You can easily get bogged down in major traffic if there is a car show or another major event. Also, check the UT football schedule or you could get backed up in Knoxville for hours.
If you want to visit the park, then Townsend is definitely the way to go to avoid traveling through Pigeon Forge.
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So sad :( My neighbor's house completely burned down about 4 months ago, but they all got out safely. It was an electrical fire that started at night.
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You could follow the older WTM recommendation of using Usborne Book of World History, although I wouldn't call it "Christian." Discussing a two-page spread would be very gentle and straight forward. It would be up to you how often to do extra books or projects, if at all. My DD loves the book and will read it for at least an hour at a time. There is mild nakedness in the book that I have marked over, but it probably wouldn't bother most people.
Are you looking for something with short lessons or are you looking for something more involved with the work laid out for you?
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We will start tomorrow, the earliest day possible to register and begin our "180 days." Starting early allows us to take off days as needed and without worry. We did this last year, and we only had about 8 days left to complete by the time May rolled around. We don't take a lot of long breaks, but a 4-day school week isn't uncommon.
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I posted on the other thread. I do register with my LEA with no problems.