LaMere Academy
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I believe he gets 30 days PTO. So it is any time off: sick, vacation, personal days.
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Just downloaded it as well, thank you. I've been looking for resources for the election.
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I have it on order. I've always loved TKAM and my older dd fell in love with it too--she has read it several times now. We both want to read the new book, so I decided to order it rather than try to have both of us read a 14-day library copy. I do not expect it to be at the same level as TKAM, but I hope we find it a good read. And good or bad, it could never diminish TKAM!
This is pretty much how I feel. I reread TKAM last year and loved it even more. I have pre-ordered the new book through Amazon and I am so excited to get it tomorrow. I'm not expecting TKAM level but I will try to appreciate it for what it is. No matter what I think it's amazing that we get to read her original idea for her book and I don't think it could take away from TKAM.
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Our neighborhood has a No Soliciting sign at the entrance. We still get people and I got a scruffy looking guy today. I really don't feel safe opening the door to strange guys. I did and took his card and told him no, thank you and that he is not supposed to be going door-to-door in this neighborhood. He just looked at me and didn't say anything. I hope I didn't offend him, but I'm sure he knew he wasn't supposed to be doing what he was doing.
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Thank you for your responses. My other option is to put something together myself, which I may have to do.
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I like the idea of Tapestry but I'm wondering if it would be easy to skip over the religious content. I don't mind some as regards to history though.
I'm trying to find a high school curriculum for Ancients so if you have any other recommendations please let me know.
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Our favorites
Narnia series
Harry Potter series
Swallows and Amazons
Strawberry Girl
Johnny Tremain (my adult kids still talk about this one)
When they were younger the Ramona series was a huge favorite
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Build Your Library has a World Geography Year with amazing lit for older kids.
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We live in a different state from my mom and mil and since my kids are all older I get to relax all day. They usually make me breakfast in bed and dinner and after dinner we watch a movie or take a beach walk together. During the day I usually stay in bed and read.
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So sad, he was still so young. I love the movies and his character.
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I think it's a good list, but too short. We have read:
The Little House series
A Wrinkle in Time
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Winnie the Pooh
Where the Wild Things Are
Narnia series
Charlotte's Web
I've read:
Alice in Wonderland
Little Women
I would add:
The entire Harry Potter series
The Hobbit and perhaps the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Swallows and Amazons (series)
Strawberry Girl
Pippi Longstocking
The Story of Doctor Doolittle
Paddington Bear
Homer Price
The Secret Garden
A Little Princess
And that's if I have to keep it short.
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Just wanted to suggest Build Your Library Year 7, it's World Geography and the book selections are excellent. Art and other hands-on activities are included but wouldn't need to be done. It's secular literature based.
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I found the post somewhat offensive and ridiculously stereotypical, and I can't even pick a tier because NONE of them are completely correct or even close where I could choose one.
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spaghetti and meatballs
pancakes
eggs, sausage and biscuits
chili, more beans than meat
homemade pizza
grilled cheese and fries
cheesy potato soup
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When they're adults. There's too much sick stuff on TV and in movies for me to ever give them free rein. I even tell my adult kids to not watch certain movies I've seen that were really upsetting that I wished I hadn't seen. Of course, doesn't mean they will listen to me.
My youngest are almost 15 and just turned 16 and they can't see all PG-13's either. Some are fine, some are really bad. I don't think I'm super strict, but I definitely am careful with what they can see.
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Never mind, dumb question and I figured it out.
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Pretty much all of them, but I have to say we didn't enjoy Charlie and The Great Glass Elevator. Just too weird.
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Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. Great book, about an Asian immigrant girl and her mom who have a very hard time in America. I remember it being pretty clean although she does have s*x with a boyfriend towards the end of the book, I think it was pretty low on details.
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I haven't read all the responses, but am I the only one who doesn't think this is terrible?
Her children are young and I HIGHLY doubt they haven't cracked ANY kind of book. Maybe they've been playing, watching educational TV, reading good books, playing games with siblings and friends. There is still learning going on, a lot of it. Maybe the mom is burned out right now, burn out can last years. I went through it myself years ago. I would support her and talk to her, I wouldn't be angry or want to report her. I assume you've known her for a while and it hasn't always been this way and the mom won't continue on this way for the rest of their education?
Maybe I'm in the minority, but unless she's locking them in a dark closet, they're learning. Maybe not as much as they could be and hopefully the mom is able to do more soon, but if they're in a loving home full of games, books, if they play outside regularly, they'll be ok.
I'm thankful for my homeschool mom friends who never judged me and I'm glad I can offer support to my friends when they're overwhelmed, burned out or going through a hard time with life in general.
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Yes! (Manga, anime, video game graphics, all that stuff) I was a little hesitant to say, because I think that people generally think that she'll outgrow this interest (maybe, but maybe not) or that it's not the kind of thing you can make a living at. I know that few people do, but I honestly think she has a shot. I wish we could get our daughters together!!! But we're in New Mexico. :(
I hear ya!
If your daughter is on fb she can add mine. Message me if she's interested. My daughter isn't too active on there but I'm trying to get her to find like-minded people online since she has no one in real life who share her interests. She also has an Instragram that's open. She's Caitie_cat13, she posts her art on there.
I also think she's probably not going to make a living at this, but I have to encourage her to follow her dreams. I think it may change over time into advertising/marketing or just some type of graphic art. Who knows? It's my job to support and encourage and it's her job to direct her path in life.
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How do you help and support a child who is so passionate about her chosen field that:
1. As a 15 year old high school freshman she already feels trapped and frustrated because the majority of her coursework is in other subject areas, and she has several more years of this ahead of her before she can start to "specialize"? (She wishes that she could be done with school and working already!)
2. Her interest is focused on a particular sub-field of her chosen field, and we can find no one in our small city who can help her with these very specific skills, and this reduces her to tears, on a regular basis!
She is just so different from the way I was at her age that sometimes I feel like I'm floundering here and don't know how to help her.
With regard to number 1, she knows that she has to just "suck it up" (her words) but knowing and doing are two different things. Originally, I had not considered community college, and was just planning on the traditional 4-year route. But now I am thinking that she should consider getting her associate's degree in her field (which is art, by the way) at the same time that she finishes her high school diploma. That way she can take more classes in areas that she's interested in, and feel like she's making some real progress toward her chosen career (graphic arts, digital arts, graphic design, whatever the proper term is). What do you think?
With regard to number 2, this is probably too much specialization at her age, but what can you say to a child who knows what she wants, with her whole being? I've even talked to my husband about planning our family vacation this year around a place where she could get a few private lessons in this very specific style of drawing. She was unenthusiastic about the idea because while she would enjoy that very much, a week or two later we'd be back in the current situation where she feels like she desperately wants to improve her skills, but has no one to help her. So she thinks she would be wasting our money. I don't feel that way - I think even a week or two without the tears would be worth every penny!
She's very talented, but she looks at the work of people who do this for a living, and she feels very inadequate by comparison. I try to reassure her that she's only 15, they've been practicing a lot longer, she will build her skills with time and practice, etc. but it's no comfort to her. She wants to be that good right now, and she wants to be doing that work right now. I just didn't have anywhere near that passion or drive at her age, or possibly ever in my life, so I don't know how to help her.
This turned out a lot longer than I intended. If anyone read all of that, then thank you! :)
I could have written all of this. It's exactly my 15 year old daughter. She is an artist who draws/paints anime and is making her own manga. Is this what your daughter does as well? She is teaching herself Japanese, she is interested is cosplay as well.
She can find no one with her interests. We are a bit in hillbilly land, moving to FL from CT (8 years ago) where she would have had much more opportunities and probably more likely find people with the same interests. It's just not happening down here in small town Bible Belt.
She gets very depressed and I keep telling her as she gets older she will find people who share her interests. I've looked high and low for an instructor to help her hone her skills but have found nothing. She took "art" classes a year ago and had more talent than the teacher and I'm not saying that to be rude, it was a fact.
Anyway, everything you said hits home. It's hard to support them when they feel like they aren't getting anywhere in their passion. I provide all the art supplies/manga/books she wants and tell her to just practice, practice, practice. I don't know what else to do.
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We are thinking of moving there. We currently live in a small town area right on the coast. There isn't much to do here and are looking for an area that's not too far from where we are now, but is safe, beautiful and has more to do.
My biggest concern is that when I was looking into the area I found there is a high crime rate.
If you live there, where are the nice, affordable areas? I'm looking at Georgetown, but I'm not sure if that's a good, safe part of the city. Also, is there a good homeschool community there and is there a lot of crime in your opinion? Thanks!
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If I were you (but I'm not ;) ) I would go for WWII history. Why not? WWII would include some American history. Or, maybe he could do an overview-type of American history for 1/2 the year and then he can spend the second 1/2 of the year on WWII.
It sounds like he's interested in earth science, so I'd do that. Would he like something like Sonlight again for science?
My oldest will be starting 8th next year, and I'm starting to back off considerably on content areas and let him enjoy his learning. That's a big reason why we homeschooled in the first place! My two oldest boys are generally unmotivated scholastically. They just do what I require so they can have their free time. I'd love for them to love learning, so I've decided to give them a lot more input.
Best wishes to you!
I agree, there is SO MUCH to learn about WWII. We just finished up a 9 week WWII unit from Build Your Library. It is lit. based, if he likes to read it's perfect and you can add even more to it.
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Yes, Build Your Library can be used by a range of ages for the main subjects and can be tweaked as needed.
Your most successful habits to raise a bibliophile?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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You're doing everything right, it may take time...years...before you see the fruit. I haven't read all responses so I'll just add my suggestions that you may already be doing too.
Make sure your home has its own library
Give books for gifts, not just on holidays but any time. I regularly order books from Amazon for my kids and let them be surprised when the box shows up
Make regular trip to the book store and library
Read Aloud daily, picture books and good chapter books
Show excitement over books
Read yourself, daily
Talk about what you are reading if appropriate
Buy him a magazine of something he is interested in (ex. Lego)
Keep a bag of favorites in the car so you can read when you have time while out
It's OK to want to read at a lower level while he is this young. Even my then-13 year old liked reading Diary of Wimpy Kid over and over again while he read other higher level books. Easier books are comforting and enjoyable.