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    Recipes for dried beans

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I just got several pounds of dried beans, all kinds. They are white, red, cranberry. I would like some recipes to use these in. I have made up large batches of refried beans, so I have that. I would like a recipe for a good baked bean, using the dried beans and anything else that would use these for.

    Thanks.

    I'd like to make homemade baby wipes and laundry detergent...can someone help?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I make my own laundry detergent with grated soap. Here is what I do. I grate up one bar of soap. Mix that with about 4 cups of water and put in on the stovetop to melt together. I then add 1 cup of Mule Team Borax and 1 cup of Washing Soda and another 6 cups of water. Just let it all incorporate together, not boil, but all dissolve and become a thicker liquid. I then add 1 gallon of tap water to a large bucket (or whatever you want the soap in for storing). Mix together the mixture that was on the stovetop and the water from the tap. Let sit and stir it occasionally. It turns into a gel type. Mine looks like a soft gel after about 12-24 hours. I use 1/2 cup per each load. You will not have suds, though, so don't be alarmed.

    I usually add a small amount of vinegar to the rinse cycle when washing, also.

    If you have more questions, just ask.

    All About Spelling Questions (for a beginner)

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    If I am just starting with AAS and have two students that would be starting with it, a 9 and 7 year old, what do you need for it?

    Do you need extra tiles/magnets or is one set enough?

    Do you need to buy the Phonogram CD, is that something you use regularly?

    I would start with Level 1 for both of them, although I know that my 9 year old will move more quickly through it...so they will start together, but may end up doing it seperately after awhile.

    IEW? Did it work for your highschooler/9th grader?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I did the same thing as Melissa, with my 10th grader. We had tried other writing curriculum and couldn't find a good match. This year we picked up SWI C for the first time and she did wonderful with that. It is watching the DVD's and doing the lessons. There are free lesson plans on the IEW website to go with the DVD's. We just started SICC C in the last couple weeks and we are very pleased with it and seeing great results.

    Struggling with teaching writing

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Honestly, I have felt that I have tried everything, too. I have an older daughter, who was a natural born writer. At the start of this year I was at wits end with what to do and use with my 15 year old.

    I ended up just getting the IEW's SWI C and we haven't looked back since. These 4 DVD's are geared for the student of that age and for them to watch and do. The packet that comes with the set is great and you can also download free supplemental lesson plans from the IEW website or yahoo group. She, finally, has a love for writing since using this. If you are uncertain, you can join the IEW Families Yahoo group and ask questions there, too. The ladies that moderate the group and more than helpful and want to utilize what you have invested in.

    Scholastic Dollar Days

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I have ordered for the last couple years during the Dollar Days and have never had a problem, either. I, also, am set up with an account. We ordered from there catalogs sporadically.

    I ordered this year and have already recieved my order. They were very quick and prompt with the shipment.

    I'm so sorry that you had a less then desirable experience.

    Need suggestions for Language Arts

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Ok...I have a 9 year old son, who is in the 3rd grade. He has been slower to pick up reading/phonics then my previous daughters. I also have a K coming up who has some special needs.

    My son has been using the ETC books and we have been using HOP for reading. He has really picked up this year and we are almost done with the green level on HOP. We are finishing up book 3 1/2 in ETC. I was going to go right into 4 at the start of this year, but decided to use the 1/2 book for review before we went on. He needed it, because at times he sometimes struggles.

    I had started the LLATL Red for an overall LA program thinking that is what we would go ahead with. I have found that it moves too quickly for him, with little review and then onto the next thing. I find him not remembering what is new and then having to go back over it the next time he sees it.

    We are also doing some narration and copywork seperately.

    I feel that we are a little behind with things. I am not a pusher and feel that he will "get it" when he does. We had a set back in the fall with my father passing away.

    I really thought that I wanted something "all in one"...but am begining to think otherwise. I really like the IEW SWI and will probably move him into that for writing as he matures.

    I would like some thoughts/suggestions on what to look at. I am not so set on all in one programs, but rather picking and choosing where/what level he should be at.

    I saw the Growing with Grammer post and took a brief look at that. I would have no idea where to place him with that...and where it that available for purchase from?

    Give me some suggestions or what am I missing.....I'm open.

    Oh...and as far as my K daughter...she is just starting on the HOP yellow and it is finally making a little sense. I am thinking about starting the ETC books with her, too.

     

    This is long...I hope you made it to the end....

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