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Have you looked at any of the 4H curriculum? http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/food-healthy-living.aspx?utm_medium=4horg&utm_source=Healthy%20Living&utm_campaign=Curriculum&_ga=1.232261151.1686665608.1441937319 My daughter with mild ID really enjoyed working through the cats and dogs books.
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What to do for 3-4 days in London with a 14yr old.
lauranc replied to PrincessMommy's topic in The Chat Board
If the 14 yr old has any interest in theatre, the National Theatre does a backstage tour that's pretty interesting... -
s/o best colored pencils....share your favorite coloring book!
lauranc replied to jak of in's topic in The Chat Board
My mom took up coloring at the beginning of this year-- I had suggested that she might like it to kind of pass the time in the evenings. She has turned into a coloring junkie. :001_smile: She has found a FB group of other women who also love to color. She's just started finding a ton of new coloring books coming out for adults that look amazing. All this to say.. I don't think it would seem dorky at all! -
Secular Curriculum Recommendations
lauranc replied to huntchaos's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Look at Grammar Revolution http://www.grammar-revolution-classroom.com/ Beyond the Book Report (Teaching the Essay and Teaching the Research Paper) https://www.analyticalgrammar.com/beyond-the-book-report-essay-research Is Lightning Lit secular? I seem to recall it is https://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/Senior/sLightning.aspx Check out Oak Meadow's English (high school) curriculum -
look at Stephanie Elkowitz on Teachers pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Stephanie-Elkowitz We've used a few of her units with success.
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Ok, so crazy question....London, in an RV??
lauranc replied to earthyfamily's topic in The Chat Board
Agreeing with all others who have said 'no!'. If it's easy access to veg food, you won't have trouble finding it in London. Access to bathrooms is the same. Plenty there. London is fast-paced, and speaking from someone who always travels with a person with travel-related anxieties, London is a good idea in theory-- but is difficult in practice. When we go, it is only for a few days because it is just too much for this particular family member. -
This looks kind of interesting... Haven't used it though. My dd (16) also has a lot of trouble with the 'why' questions. Hope someone else has used this, and can comment!
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Hmm... I just saw it this evening and thought it was really good. I think the main message was more: our emotions are all important, even the ones that don't always feel good (ie. sadness)
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Anyone Joining Those of Us Teaching High School Next Year?
lauranc replied to Cynful's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
This will be our 2nd year with high school for my daughter with special needs. My older son (20) homeschooled all the way through high school, and is now at university-- but this is a completely different experience with my daughter! She works at about a 6th grade level for most things--- but math has been, by far, the most difficult subject for her. She is still trying to master passage of time and money skills. She can do basic arithmetic, but I would really like to see her really start to understand time and money. I found JUMP math used at a local bookstore, but it just never appealed to me so I sold it. Just saw that someone linked http://www.wieser-ed.com/ I agree--- you might be able to find something there for your son. -
At 18, I would tell her how I felt about the situation and then step back a bit and let her make her own decision. If she is asking for advice, I would give it freely and hope she changes her mind about going. If she isn't asking for advice, I'd tell her that if she wants this to happen, she will need to make it happen for herself. I wouldn't drive her. Obviously there are red flags. A question to pose to her would be: What is a good plan if you get there and don't feel comfortable?
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What do you have planned for next year?
lauranc replied to ssavings's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
Plans for my 16 yo DD (mild ID): World Geography: using-- Visits to Geography series from Simply Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-to-geography-series/ in conjunction with literature set in various countries (ie. Charlotte in Giverny for France, Esperanza Rising for Mexico etc.) I have literature projects and also some Bravewriter http://www.bravewriter.com/ dicatation/studies for most of the books. Math: I bought a subscription to http://www.education.com/ for help with time and also money. We are also still working through Explore Math 2 http://www.attainmentcompany.com/explore-math and will add in Horse Lover's Math https://www.horseloversmath.com/ once we are done with Explore Math 2. Spelling: starting back with All About Spelling Science: Following the month activities from The Nature Companion http://www.amazon.com/The-Nature-Connection-Workbook-Classrooms/dp/1603425314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344170055&sr=8-1&keywords=the%20nature%20connection&tag=vglnk-c679-20 along with various literature selections based on what we're learning about *We are switching between reading books set in various countries being studied and books related to our science studies* also for science, she's going to do a Solar System unit from Spirited Autumn Hope http://spiritedautumnhope.com/ We're going to try and do a World Music study to go along with the geog. but I am still trying to figure out how best to do that. For now.. that's what I've got! edited to add: just bought WriteShop E for use next year as well. -
Can you help me think this through?
lauranc replied to fruitofthewomb's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
Regarding the bolded (mine) bit above: I think if you feel comfortable with relaxed early school, then I think you can make this work. You've got a lot going on with 5 kids ages 9 and under. It's a lot to ask of any one person to be everything to that many people. But--- with some organization, I bet you can do it. :001_smile: I might do something like this: Younger kids-- who nap-- get your attention in the morning. They would be my priority in the morning. The olders, who are able, can use the morning to: 1. listen to something like Story of the World history (or something similar) 2. Work on something like Aleksmath http://www.aleks.com/ 3. make a doable project off DIY.org https://diy.org/ 4. Work on something like this (for math review) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5-a-Day-Math-First-Grade- Spiraling-Review-FULL-YEAR-1623555 Anything that they can do nearly 100% on their own. Everyone would have some kind of walk before lunch where they can gather leaves, bring their nature journals etc.. Or just go play outside. Everyone eats lunch. Napping kids take a nap. Olders time to get one on one attention would happen during naptime. That would be the time when I'd focus on doing anything that requires you to help directly with your older kids: science, writing etc. I'd probably combine and do something like Bravewriter with all the olders at the same time http://store.bravewriter.com/collections/language-arts-programs/products/quiver-of-arrows Naptime is over--- time for appointments, outside classes, shopping etc. Honestly, I would keep my morning-afternoon completely free of anything but home stuff. It's tempting to make appts in the morning/early afternoon, but then when you get home--- everyone is out of sorts and you have no rhythm to your day again. Just my thoughts... Laura -
I agree with making a communication book with pictures/photos. It helped get my child with mild ID through a difficult time when she couldn't really communicate properly (ages 2-5). We cut out pictures of common food she ate, pictures of places she was used to going (like the library) etc., glued them onto cardstock, punched a hole and put them on a large ring. Then, I just hung the book in a place she could easily get to. It was a lifesaver. Take a look into speech therapy-- but maybe look for a speech therapist who works on social language (social thinking). If we had known about that years ago, my daughter would be in a much better place today. She is only starting now with a social group that focuses on social language (the give and take of conversation). It has been wonderful for her. Check this out for games: http://www.superduperinc.com/search/topicSearch.aspx?id=29&nfp_topic=Language Look at this for social thinking: https://www.socialthinking.com/books-products/products-by-age-range/preschool Good luck! Laura
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One word: Kidzbop http://kidzbop.com/ Clean pop music that sounds strikingly similar to the real deal.
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Anyone else with a horse-crazy kid? I just bought workbook 1 for my daughter. https://www.horseloversmath.com/ I asked the woman who designed the workbooks when the others will be coming out, and she said it will be awhile. She is a one woman show-- but is currently working on book 2. --Laura
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Would this bother you? Would you say something?
lauranc replied to PuddleJumper1's topic in The Chat Board
It would bother me, yes. I learned a number of years ago to never put anything in an email I wouldn't mind the whole world knowing. One of my family members (without thinking) forwarded an email of mine to another family member. The email was not intended for anyone but family member #1, and the content upset/offended family member #2. :sad: I decided after that incident I would just call or talk in person if anything seemed like 'sensitive' information. So far, it's worked for me. If it had been a family member or good friend, I would mention something, but I probably wouldn't in this situation. -
My 14 year old son is working through Grammar Revolution, and is doing really well with it. I'm looking for something similar (workbook with a possible video/online component) that is specifically for punctuation. Just trying to get him up to speed before August. Any recommendations? TIA
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I found some great stuff in here
lauranc replied to happycc's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
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I agree about keeping him going through the handwriting books--- If he is writing his own stories, then he is also getting handwriting practice that way. My daughter had atrocious handwriting a few years ago, but because she has this burning desire to write stories and make 'catalogs' and lists etc etc... her handwriting has improved dramatically. While a few years ago she couldn't write in a straight line even with lined paper, her word placement is near perfect now. (granted... it took almost 3 years to get where we are now--- but, we're here!) So, my advice is to keep up with the HWOT, encourage his interest in writing stories, and maybe go to grade level for stuff he can do at grade level. I bought this for my daughter, and it has helped a lot: http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Forneys-Picture-Speller-Writers/dp/0965242226 She keeps it by her desk, and looks up words she doesn't know. Another thing I've done is make short lists of words I know she is consistently misspelling (I don't make a big deal about it to her... I just mention that I've put up a new list) and tape them by her desk. I'm not sure if it's because I'm not making that big of a deal about it, but she hasn't resisted this 'help', and her spelling has improved over time.
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1-2-3 Magic....can anyone explain it in a nutshell?
lauranc replied to BatmansWife's topic in The Chat Board
I read this book many, many years ago. I didn't care for the technique: But, basically you get 1, 2 chances and then 3: You're Out (time out, maybe?? I can't remember--- I never used time out with my kids-- so maybe that's why this 'method' didn't appeal to me: I didn't really buy into any of it) -
Plans for next school year?
lauranc replied to OneStepAtATime's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
My daughter (nearly 16) with develop delays (mild ID) : Attainment Company's Teaching to Standards: Language Arts http://www.attainmentcompany.com/teaching-standards-english-language-arts OR (or possibly in addition to) BraveWriter's Arrow and Partnership Writing:http://store.bravewriter.com/collections/language-arts-programs/products/the-arrow http://store.bravewriter.com/collections/home-study-courses/products/partnership-writing Spelling (probably All Abut Spelling) Winterpromise's Adventures in the Sea and Sky http://winterpromise.com/adventures-sea-sky/ Will probably do this as well http://brookdalehouse.com/product-category/geography-drawing-series/ since she's done so well with the US geog one. Attainment Company's Explore Budgeting http://www.attainmentcompany.com/explore-budgeting and some kind of workbook to continue working on basic math skills -
Her son may not be able to participate in some things, but if she reaches out to some organizations, she could potentially get connected with other parents. Just a thought...
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I don't live there, but you could suggest she looks at Special Olympicshttp://www.sonc.org/ and also ARC in her area http://www.contracostaarc.org/index.html Edited to add this: http://www.dvc.edu/studentservices/dss/workabilityIII/index.html I believe this college is in her area-- she could check into this program to see if it might be a good fit for her son also this http://www.ndfya.com/new-directions-for-young-adults-california-location.html and this http://mdae-mdusd-ca.schoolloop.com/awd
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Long-Term Planning for Kids with Disabilities
lauranc replied to imagine.more's topic in The Learning Challenges Board
Here is what we are doing for DD (nearly 16): This year (9th grade) I gave up on 'regular' math curriculum to focus solely on functional math. I bought Explore Math and Explore Math 2 from Attainment Company (would link, but their site is telling me that it's down right now). Best decision I made this year. All of the math is based around a 'story' or word problem that she might encounter in real life. She also uses Times Tables the Fun Way and Addition the Fun Way workbooks every day for review. My plan for math is to continue with review of basic computation and add in, each year, more functional math until she feels very confident with applying math and thinking mathematically. I am finding that the older she gets, the more she is understanding (basic math) and I'm starting to see that someday down the road she may be ok with regards to math in the real world. (even if she needs some reminders or help... I no longer feel like she'll never get it)