Sheila in OK
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I saw at Barnes & Noble today that she has also written a memoir about her experiences. I think it's called Off Balance or something like that. I thought it sounded interesting.
Yes, the one born without her legs was the firstborn baby. They left her in the hospital the day she was born.Dominque was the second born and the father pushed her relentlessly to succeed as a gymnast. She ended up "divorcing" her parents when she became an adult.
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Good point, but it seems that most of the teachings at the VBS programs I've been involved in are very light and basic--more geared to those who are hearing it all for the first time.
Having said that, though, I can't say it isn't worth it. We do have several visitors, including a few day care centers who bring most of their children for the week. Like someone else said, who knows what seed is being planted in those kids. And my kids LOVE VBS--they look forward to it every year. My dd, who has outgrown it, enjoys volunteering now. I just served at my 12th VBS in a row, though--and I won't be sad when we are done with it! ;) It is exhausting!
As far as it being "only kids from church" that attend, I have to say, "So what?"Don't you want to nuture and disciple those kids? It's almost as if people think, "Well that kid is 'in,' let's focus on those who have yet to hear" and move on to the next person.
There's such a thing as building one's faith, and it's just as important, IMO, as the initial "hearing" of the Gospel.
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I agree with the other poster who said Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). We attend one and it is very, very similar to what you just described.
Okay -- I'll try to define what I mean by the terms "conservative" and "evangelical." And these aren't meant to be official, authoritative definitions -- they're the way that I personally define those words.Conservative = a traditional stance on social issues such as life (e.g., abortion), the role of women in the church, marriage, homosexuality, etc.
Evangelical -- this one is trickier. I don't want to step on anyone's toes by saying that "x" = evangelical when they believe in "y" and consider themselves evangelical. I'm not debating anyone else's interpretation of the word, just trying to communicate what I'm looking for. When I think "evangelical," I think of a church that believes that Jesus is who He says He is, that He means what He says, that the Bible is the Word of God and is as true today as it was when it was written (I believe in Biblical inerrancy -- I also believe there are parts of the Bible that don't make sense to us but that it's our problem, not the Bible's). *However* -- I don't believe that the gifts of the Spirit should be a litmus test of one's faith (which I think rules out AG churches, but I could be wrong on that).
I know that finding a church shouldn't be reduced to a formula (The Right Beliefs + The Right Worship Style = Living Happily Ever After :D). I'm just realizing that I'm uncomfortable with the worship style in our church, and it's occurred to me that every church I've attended which is a comfortable fit with my beliefs is not a comfortable fit for me in terms of worship. I don't want to change churches because my family is happy in this one -- but I would like to find a non-Sunday morning alternative for myself. I'm really desiring something more traditional and maybe even liturgical. But when I've looked at some more traditional churches (i.e., Methodists, Presbyterian Church USA, the Congregational Church), their beliefs are very different from mine. And I'm not looking for a new belief system -- I'm looking for a worship environment that is, well, more contemplative or at the very least more "traditional." (Think "hymns." ;))
It also is occurring to me, the more I think about it, that the worship style of the church I'm in is problematic for me not just because I don't like the music -- to me, the worship style misses the mark in what it communicates about the Lord and about faith. I'm finding it hard to worship in that environment because it feels incomplete, somehow. Not sure if that makes any sense.
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That's what I was just thinking! My kids used to love that show. Now the theme song is going to be going through my head all day. :)
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Very well said!! I just finished volunteering at my 12th VBS in a row. My dd has attended since she was three; when she aged out of it last year she started volunteering. It is a LOT of work to put on a VBS and every year, I'm so tired at the end of the week, I say it's going to be my last. But I keep on doing it for just this reason. VBS has been one of the highlights of my kids' summer for years.
And as for paying to attend VBS--I had never heard of that until I read it on this board a couple of years ago. Our church doesn't charge, although it does cost money and I can see why churches would charge a small fee. We do usually sell T-shirts and music CD's but there is no fee to attend.
As someone who has given 15 hours a week for the last 5 years to teach during VBS (not to mention the countless hours of decorating, planning, and praying), this is what it is to me: I come those nights and teach those kids to plant a seed. We get children who have never heard of God before - who don't know how to pray or Who they are praying to. I spend my week telling them about God's love for them and planting a small seed that I hope, one day, will start to grow. I also spend that week showing them God's love...trying to be the hands and feet of Jesus and let them know that they are loved. No matter what life may be like at home, there is always Someone who cares what they are going through and who loves them. To the non-believer it looks like a bunch of games and silliness with no point. To me, it is a week to start a foundation of faith in a child. :) -
Me too!! How funny, I was *just* thinking about her this morning. Her kids were close in age to mine (I have a girl and boy as well), and I always enjoyed her school planning posts so much. Also hope all is well with her.
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My son (10yo) read his 100 Cupboards book and enjoyed it. Then he went on to the second book and couldn't even finish it. He said it seemed like the same story over again- only written by someone else. He wasn't impressed.
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This was our experience too. I thought that the second book was HORRIBLE. We couldn't even get halfway through it. Had no idea he was Douglas Wilson's son though--interesting!
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I think they are coming out with notebooks for Physical & General Science, but they won't be out until summer so I haven't seen them yet. I'm anxious to see what it's like as we'll be doing Physical next year too. When we did General, my dd just used a couple of spiral-bound notebooks--one she used as a lab notebook and the other she kept vocabulary and the on-your-own questions/answers in. I'm hoping to be more organized next year, though. ;)
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I probably won't either. I don't want to travel to OKC, and since Tulsa's is during the week this year, I would have to take time off from school (and we are behind anyway). I would kind of like to hear Andrew Pudewa speak, but . . maybe another year.
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:iagree: Adventures is such a fun year--I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. I haven't done CtG but we are doing RtR this year and I can't really imagine doing it with a 3rd grader. It is really full and a lot of reading. We are enjoying it, but my youngest is in 5th grade. I do understand why you don't want to do American History right now though, but I just think CtG might be a bit much if your oldest is only 2nd grade. Just my .02.
I really recommend that you don't skip Adventures! -
Could she have been joking? It is hard for 'tone' to come through on the internet.
BTW your kids are adorable!
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We are loving MFW here this year. I used Adventures WAY back when my dd was a 2nd grader. We loved it then but for various reasons moved on to other things.
Last year, when my children were 4th/7th graders, we started the history cycle with Mystery of History. We enjoyed it and learned a lot, but for this year I wanted something more pullled together for me. I'm not great about adding in things like hands-on activities, classical music, etc. So we came back to MFW and are doing Rome to Reformation. I love, love, love having everything planned out for me. Even if I tweak it here and there, I like having the schedule to keep me on track and moving forward. I personally feel it has been plenty for my 8th grader, especially compared with MoH. In fact, we are moving on to MFW's high school program for her next year, while continuing the younger cycle with ds. I love having my kids combined for history and Bible--next year will be the first year they'll be split up for that and I'm kind of sad--but I know they are both ready.
Anyway just rambling here, but that is how it's worked out at our house.
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I have never used Notgrass (but will be using it along with MFW AHL next year) so I can't comment on that. But I did use MOH vol. 1 last year with my 4th/7th graders. I used the newer version. From what I understand, many of the lessons were rewritten to make them longer, map activities were expanded/clarified, and more resources were added to the appendix. I would personally want to use the new edition, especially using it for high school. I would think you would be able to do this if you wanted, especially adding in the appropriate level of literature/extras. Have you looked at Illuminations? Even if you didn't want to purchase the full program, it might give you some ideas of resources to add.
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:iagree: I just tried to check the supply list (downloaded from donnayoung.org) each week before my grocery shopping trip. A lot of the items are basic things that you probably have lying around anyway.
No. The worst that's happened is a lesson was delayed a day until we could get to the store. -
This has been my experience too. I wish I could be one of those people who do things cheaply. In fact next year is probably going to be our most expensive yet, since I have a dd starting high school which means I will be using two MFW programs. :tongue_smilie: But I am planning on finding as much as I can used, and utilize the library as much as possible.
Not me. I have found that when I try to do things on the cheap, I end up with a hodge podge of things that I can never pull together correctly then I just want to give up. For me, materials that are laid out and scheduled for me means that school gets done everyday. That is worth the $$$$ I spend each year. I am sure at some point I will spend less as I begin reusing items for the youngest 2 children. -
Well, my situation is different than yours so not sure how much help I'll be, but I'm doing RtR this year with a 5th grader and an 8th grader. What is 'enough' is different for everyone but I definitely feel it is enough for my 8th grader. She is doing LA and math on her own level, of course, and I expect more from her on the notebooking summaries than I do from ds. They do seem to be enjoying it (as much as they enjoy any school anyway, LOL), and we are all learning a lot. I'm planning to move her into AHL next year while continuing with the history cycle with my ds.
HTH a bit.
I'm looking at switching to MFW for 4th (we'll do ECC) and then continue with the rotation for middle school. I have a couple of questions for those of you who are using it or have used it.Do you feel it provides a strong foundation for the student as they head into high school?
Are the 7th & 8th grade supplements worthwhile and challenging?
Does/do your child/children enjoy it at this age?
If you were using MFW, but left it during the middle years, could you tell me why?
I'm tired of planning, so I'm looking at something that I can use for the long haul, and MFW is resonating with me right now.
Thanks for your time!
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That is a great deal! I'm hoping to get our tax $$ by then. :)
Ooh, thanks for that! I think I'm ordering this week to save myself $10, and I wouldn't have known if you hadn't posted! -
Wow, thanks for all the great ideas and encouragement! My first plan was to go with AHL; sounds like I should probably just stick with that. I appreciate the reminder to make the curriculum work for you--I tend to be an "all-or-nothing" kind of person and have a hard time doing that sometimes--I want to check off ALL the boxes. :)
Now to start saving up the $$ for AHL!
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Yikes! That is a lot. High school is really starting to scare me. LOL
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I'm trying to figure out a plan for high school next year. (How did it get here so quickly? :eek:) I really like the looks of MFW AHL but it looks like a LOT--lot of $$ and lot of work. Of course, it is high school and it's going to be a lot of work, but I'm wondering if it would be simpler to just go with Notgrass and use their recommendations with Bible/Literature and call it good? Which would you say is more challenging, AHL or Notgrass on its own? Is MFW doable for a child that doesn't *love* school and has to be pushed a bit?
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He definitely doesn't have long division down yet. That is part of what is killing us with Horizons! Hmm, maybe I should just take a break from Horizons, start working on multiplication facts, then get him ready for Fractions by the fall?
I'm doing Life of Fred Fractions with my 11 and 9 year old now, and you definitely want to have both multiplication tables down and know how to do long division with double digits. Being comfortable with multiplying double digits will be helpful, too.I'm doing Apples with my 5 year old and Cats with my 7 year old. I started them both in Apples, but my 7 year old started really complaining that it was way too easy. I change some of the addition and subtraction questions to make it more challenging for him. I see most of the concepts from Apples repeated in Cats, so I'd guess you wouldn't miss out on tons if you started out with Dogs or higher.
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Thanks for the info! That's kind of what I was afraid of, that I would miss something if I didn't go all the way back. He's my youngest, so I wouldn't be using them with another child--OTOH, it probably wouldn't hurt dd 13 to go through them as well. Oh well--maybe I could resell them, right?? :tongue_smilie:
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Where would you start an 11yo in Life of Fred, if he is not ready for the Fractions book? The website says if they don't have their multiplication facts down cold you should start at the very beginning, but that seems a long way to go back for a 5th grader--not to mention a lot of $$! We are using Horizons right now and would probably continue it to some degree, but we need to make a change. It is taking him literally HOURS to do it every day and it is torture for both of us. I happened to read about LoF in another post and it sounds like something he might like.
Thoughts? :bigear:
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No, you are not the only one. :glare:
Algebra I options for struggling math student
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Help! We are a week into 9th grade now, and I still don't have math figured out!! My daughter has done mostly Math-u-see (elementary) and Teaching Textbooks (middle school) along with some of the Key To . . books. To say she dislikes math is an understatement. I need something that is easy to teach (video-based preferably) and not overwhelming. The two I am looking at are Teaching Textbooks and Math Relief. Which would you recommend under these circumstances? Or is there something else out there I don't know about?
TIA!