Jasperstone
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Well said to Tibbie.e
It is precisely because I'm against Common Core that I wish the debate about it to be logical and informed. I feel that the highly partisan rhetoric about it and some of the conspiracy theories are making it harder for people to unite against it.
It's funny how one title can make some rather eat live worms than be caught with that label!
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So true! We know a guy who makes Woody Allan look like a stud. o_O And the reason he is 56 has never had a date is that he would only wants to date supermodel look-a-likes. Yep, he would rather stay single than date a Plain Jane.I think there are a LOT of guys like this, and I am not sure it is all to do with a diagnosis. Hollywood only reinforces this by putting chubb, average, not good looking, sort of dumb, even unsuccessful guys in pairs with drop-dead gorgeous, intelligent women.
No offence to all the Woodies, and Janes out there. ;-)
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You all are scaring the crud out of me! I used to think I wanted to visit Australia. Now I'm afraid to step off the plane! :eek:
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The crocodiles are mainly up the northern end of Oz. So most Australia is croc free- thank goodness!
I have never seen a poisonous snake out in the wild. And even though there have been a few red back spiders around they aren't as deadly as feared.
So, don't let any of the talk and pictures turn you off. It is really a wonderful country. :-D
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A few months back, a magpie dropped my husband a worm as a 'thank you' gesture. As my DH hand feeds him cheese daily. I told him he should have removed the worm, so it would've looked like he ate it, lol!
They are actually a really nice bird. They only attack if they have a nest and have been harassed by people before etc...
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My dd switched from CLE LA 5 to EIW, and its been a great move, IMO.
Why do you say you're not 'sold' to EIW? What are your main concerns about the program?
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We LOVE our latex mattress. :-D
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I just saw your post OkBud.
Yeah, it called my name for half a year before I finally answered the calling! :-D
So glad I did!
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We have just switched from CLE LA 5 to Essentials in Writing (EIW), and it's been an excellent decision.
EIW uses both a dvd and workbook. It has enough functioning grammar, and the explainations & instructions by the teacher are very clear.
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I heard that charcoal is good at helping tummy bugs. Worth a try?
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Hehehehe same here in Oz.I can't take anything called Bob Jones University seriously because in NZ Bob Jones is a name not associated with education.
But that doesn't really bother me. I was actually very close to buying their writing/grammar, but was turned off by the expensive and parent intensive TM.
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Filling out travel tags that go on luggage
Send off tests, and last terms averages to our distance education school- yep, I'm late!
Marking writing that I'm behind in
Clothes washing
folding clothes
sweeping floor
mending pants
Walking while listening to my mp3
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My children's hugs and kisses
good coffee, tea and red wine
swimming in the surf
pasta with olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta
reading a good book
long, hot baths with essential oils and Epson salts
deep and meaningful conversations with friends
the fresh smell after a rain shower
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Have you had a look at Essentials in Writing? They have a short sample lesson to view at each grade level.
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Up to grade 5 CLE is awesome! It really teaches grammar and punctuation well.
I would have him sit a placement test though. And even if he needs to go to a level lower it will benefit him to do so. They are ahead anyway, so it doesn't matter really what the cover says.
Yeah, I have heard that LLATL is light.
Also look into Essentials in Writing, it has enough grammar without the overkill.
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Is the TM necessary?
So a level takes about a year to go through?
Thanx!
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Great thread!
My list is AAS, MUS (tried it, didn't work), Rosetta Stone German (ditto), IEW, and Sonlight, and Singapore Maths.
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It's enough practical grammar. Highly recommend this program! Switched from CLE, and haven't regret it. My dd is in love with the program, and I am a happy mamma, lol!
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Bible reading, and then a read-a- loud.
Also cursive writing, and the 3rs, while classical music is playing softly in the background.
Then I'm happy, and feel complete! :-D
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What about CLE maths?
You can try it out as its so cheap at only $3.40 a Lightunit and they last around 3-4 weeks etc...
I found it to be an unreal fit for my dc.
Hope you find something that works for your dd.
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By the way, we have never used the flash cards, and it still works well. So if flash cards don't appeal to you don't let that stop you. There is enough speed drills for them to learn their multiplications and other math drills.
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I second CLE Maths!
It's awesome! I can't believe how well my dc are doing now. We aren't a mathey family, but CLE makes it a breeze and enjoyable. I was astonished that my dd learnt circumferences of a circle without calling out to me. Normally she wouldn't have had the confidence to learn that on her own. The way they explain the concepts is so child friendly, and thorough. The other thing is how they review it enough so the child doesn't forget, but also not too much that they end up flogging a dead horse. So it a nice balance. :-D
Highly recommend it!
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Today is the anniversary of my son's death. He was stillborn. But he died during labor on this day and was born on this day.
Ohhh, I'm sorry, that must be hard for you! :sad:
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If you don't think they are beneficial, can you just stop them? Or am I misunderstanding?
Yeah, they mostly skip them, but they seem to pop up everywhere.
I was just wondering if it's just our household that's so allergic to them. :svengo: :laugh:
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I started with level one with my sons when they were your daughters age. It's worked well for us. When we finish this level, we will not be continuing with a formal spelling program. They are rising 7th graders and I think we are at the point that we'll just work on any misspelled words unless I'm seeing any real issues.
Would you say it's a fairly independent program?
Curriculum aligned with Common Core
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But then again, it just might, as it could be that the countries are aligning themselves with a world curriculum anyway.
Okay, call me a CT. I do live in the same place that Mel G was raised. :-D