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  1. Can anyone give me a good recommendation for a quick and easy way to teach my daughter how to write an essay? Her SATs are coming up soon and I have failed miserably in providing her with a proper writing program. On her PSATs she scored in the 99th percentile in both reading and writing, but she didn't have to write an essay for the PSATs. She is freaking out and so am I. She has been doing college level work in all of her subjects for some time now, she just seems allergic to writing. She used to keep a blog and wrote well. I think she is just afraid of writing because she feels like she doesn't know how to do it "properly". We need something that we can do in a few month's time. Please I am looking for any recommendations and what has worked or not worked for others. Thanks and God bless! :) P.S. I've ordered Fairview's Guide to Composition and Essay Writing, but I don't have any idea if this is a good program or if it will work within our time constraints. It just sounded good. I also have the entire WriteShop program put away somewhere, but I am pretty sure it will not work within our time constraints. I may start my up-and-coming ninth grader with this program next year.
  2. Hey, Lolly... Once school started, I just didn't have the time to sit in front of the computer chatting anymore. I'd like to get back to checking in once a day, but school comes first. How is everyone? Is the other board still functioning? I don't know if I even have the link to it anymore. :( Thank you for thinking of me. Tell everyone I will try to check in this coming week. Maybe even rustle up some breakfast! ;) God bless. -Firefly

  3. You know it!! :drool: Sorry, I don't have any good ideas for you. I have used the above mentioned methods with books, but that is basically an effort to take foreign odors out of paper/cloth. I don't know how you can take the smell of plastic out of plastic except with time, perhaps. Have you tried activated charcoal? That might work.
  4. Ah, Elegantlion, I love the smell of plastic! lol I find it quite irresistable... ;) My favorite plastic smell is from those clear Rubbermaid containers. I could sniff them all day. lol I guess it figures. My father was a plastics salesman during the '70s and had samples everywhere. Use your pocket card holder with distinction!
  5. When exactly did this happen? Well, how long before the photos were taken? I did the same thing to my finger when I was fourteen. My finger ended up having multiple fractures on the tip, but there wasn't anything they could really do about it. I had to have a tetanus shot because I was overdue for it anyway. And I did lose the fingernail as the new one grew up under it. My daughter has lost several fingernails and just slammed her thumb in the car door last week, so we're expecting another loss. I guess the only thing that worries me is the swelling. If it is old blood beneath the nail, then I am not sure they could drain it. That's why I ask how long before the photo was taken did the actual injury occur.
  6. Is there anyone out there willing and able to pick up me and my two girls? I don't want to divulge where we live on a public board, so PM me if you would consider it. Thanks. :)
  7. I'm so glad you let us know! I will be praying that all goes well. Please let us know what the doctor has to say. :)
  8. I agree with the others. I was actually thinking of finding a sports medicine clinic that would see you today. ERs are such a pain when it comes to cost and the amount of time you will be there waiting just to see someone. Hope you find someone who can care for your son today. God bless.
  9. You might want to ice the injured area, too. It will be uncomfortable, but it will ease the pain and bring the swelling down.
  10. First, I hesitate to give medical advice because I don't even play a doctor on T.V. :p But I think I would give him some ibuprofen and see how early you can get him into the doctor tomorrow. If the swelling gets really bad, take him to the E.R. I wouldn't let him ride his bike, throw a baseball, etc. until you do get in to see the doctor, though. Tell him to give it a rest until you find out what is going on. He might have torn a muscle or have bruising in the muscle. Where exactly does it hurt? I will keep him in my prayers.
  11. My favorite Bible curriculum for the early elementary years is the Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History. I've looked at all kinds of Bible curriculum over the years (my children are teenagers now), but I have never found anything that I thought was as good as the Greenleaf Guide. It is also a great way to cover history for that period if you tie in other books. I have very fond memories of sitting on the couch with my girls reading through books from the Old Testament. Actually being able to use the Bible and not some curriculum that I would have to preview was a blessing. The guide made me think more deeply about what was going on at that time in history and who those people were. There are questions to ask and ideas to explore, but the Bible is the source. I also found that our prayer time together was more meaningful while we were studying God's word together. In my humble opinion, you can't compete with having actual contact with God's word. Bible storybooks may seem nice, but they are hollow compared to God's voice. I hope you find what is best for your family. God bless.
  12. I really like the God's Design For Science Series and would think that it would be perfect for your needs. You could easily combine it for all of your children to do together, it's definitely not teacher intensive, and the experiments are extremely easy to do with things you probably already have on hand. There is also a list of what you will need for the experiments in each book so you can be prepared. The God's Design For Life set would be a perfect place to start, too. :)
  13. I just wanted to add that if you find a good biography of Edison to read along with this book, you would have a well-rounded study of electricity. I haven't read this book, but it looks interesting. It might be something you could check out from the library and pre-read to check for it's appropriateness for your son. My daughters are voracious readers and prefer a good adult biography to some of the books offered for children. You'll have to figure out where your son fits in there. It might be good for a read-aloud, if you son still enjoys being read to.
  14. The BEST book that I found is The Thomas Edison Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments. "An idea-packed catalog of projects, activities, and science fun sure to inspire future "Edisons"… Thomas Edison patented 1,093 inventions — and more chemistry experiments than any other scientist ever! This book reflects the fascination that he found in experimentation and presents the best, most popular experiments and projects sponsored by the prestigious Edison Foundation. Here, in one convenient volume, you will find a range of activities from the very simple (for primary or middle grades or individual young scientists at home) to the intriguingly complex (for older students, groups, or an entire class). These experiments require no science background. They utilize inexpensive, easy-to-obtain materials. Most of all, the projects are fun to build, safe and useful, and each provides a good demonstration of important scientific principles in real-life action! Most youngsters and teens can work on the experiments with little supervision, and there are ample ideas for science fairs and "extra credit" projects. Over 100 illustrations are included, plus photos of the legendary inventor himself. Experiments in this book encompass magnetism, electricity, electrochemistry, chemistry, physics, energy, and environmental studies — topics for varied interests in grades 4 through 11. Throughout, emphasis is on the essence of scientific "tinkering," experimenting for the pure fun of it … activities that lead to satisfying hobbies, new ideas, and learning. Edison himself would surely enjoy this book — so imagine that you are visiting his laboratory, and let this be your introduction to a world of discovery. …" This is the kind of book that grows with your child, too. There are a wide variety of experiments. He may take it and run with it on his own or he may want to have some assistance from you. It's a great book, though.
  15. I have used 6th through D (10th) and have rarely ever opened the teacher's guides. Occasionally, there is something I need to look up when checking my daughters' work, but it is very rare. And, if you ever run into a problem in any of those levels, you can always e-mail me and I will look it up for you.
  16. You'd better hang on to those ants! You'll need them for Exploring Zoology I Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day! :lol:
  17. I think that Exploring Creation with Astronomy is the easiest book to start with because you can follow it pretty closely throughout a typical school year. The other books have projects and experiments that are dependent on spring and summer months. Eventually you get used to putting off some projects until later in the school year even though you may be covering the actual material in January. I really like Answers in Genesis' God's Design for Science curriculum, though. I would start out with one of the God's Design for Life books. They are a bit more friendly for a first grader. You can scout out books at the library to read along with some of the lessons. Just a thought. I actually used the Apologia elementary books for middle school.
  18. I think this is what you are looking for. I use these and really like them. You can't beat the price considering Donna Young doesn't have one up for free! :) Daily Lesson Plans Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
  19. We recently remodeled our kitchen and bought all new appliances. We bought a double door refrigerator and I am really glad we have a deep freezer on our back porch now. The freezer portion of our refrigerator is so small and just doesn't seem able to hold as much as a traditional refrigerator freezer. I guess we traded empty space for more organized space. A traditional refrigerator freezer is just a box, for the most part. The double door refrigerator freezer has shelves, bins, etc. for your frozen goods. Those shelves, bins, etc. take up space. I like being able to know I have space for whatever I buy. Especially when pies go on sale. Sometimes it is much cheaper to buy pies than to make your own. And I also like being able to buy ground beef and chicken breasts in bulk and then cook and freeze them into smaller, meal-sized portions. I also cook and freeze onions for cooking. It really cuts down on your time in the kitchen each evening. I think it would probably be wise to go without it for a bit and see what you think. You might find you never needed the extra space or you might find that you can't seem to live without it. I prefer having one, though.
  20. :iagree: Those are the ones we have. They are very nice; although, they don't come in as many wood finishes as they used to (I have cherry and walnut). Still, they are much better than Wal-Mart, etc. bookcases. Much, much better, in my opinion. We have our books double-stacked sideways and have never had any problems with warping, etc.
  21. No, I don't think I've even ever seen it. Can you buy it at a regular grocery store or is it something you find in a more specialized store?
  22. I am interested in what other people have to say about this, too. I am lactose-intolerant and switched to soy milk for a while, but found that my hormones were raging during that time period. As soon as I switched to lactose-free regular milk, things settled down. I am very sensitive to hormonal shifts, so I'm sure this is not the case for everyone out there. I would be interested in hearing from others that have had this problem, though. It's a shame because I really liked the Very Vanilla Silk Soy! :)
  23. I agree with Dinsfamily about the IKEA bookcases. We have six of them that are still in perfect shape after eleven years. They are quite sturdy. One thought, though, is for you to try the for sale ads in your paper or go check out your local craigslist.org. We actually found our first two IKEA bookcases through our local paper for next to nothing and you can find some good wood furniture on craigslist.org. http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites.html
  24. Yes, I am interested in what other options you like better now, 2cents. I tried looking at the Classical Writing curriculum and it just seemed confusing to me and I couldn't look at any sample pages in the student books. What other programs do you think highly of and why? Thanks in advance.
  25. I would recommend two books for the early Middle Ages by Peter Brown to get you started: The World of Late Antiquity AD 150-750 The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity 200-1000 AD (Making of Europe)
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