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I was going to post a thread, but this will be a good one too.
We are testing with Stanford as well. The test has science and social studies questions as well as LA and math.
Is the test bubble only? I ask because the Spectrum test prep is one I've been looking at, but it has a lot of fill in the blank.
Yes, bubble only.
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Wow! What incredible talent! I voted for his :)
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I finally found a GREAT tool to use at home! This is my sanity saver LOL! http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ototek-loop-ear-wax-removal-tool/ID=prod359743-product . I had to search for it for quite a while, but finally found one. I use it regularly (maybe once a month) to keep my ears clear. And the big round thing on the end keeps you from sticking it too far into your ears. Since I got this, I haven't had to go to the doctor for wax removal again!
I have one of those for Dh's ears... but ours doesn't have the round safety thingy. I clean his ears out for him, so I am pretty careful. We got ours from our kids' pediatrician. He used one on one of the kids and I asked if I could have one for Dh :)
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He just tells me that I should pick what I think looks good. He trusts my judgement. And he will listen, but he glazes over after a while. :lol:
This :lol:. He completely trusts me to make the choices, and will listen patiently as I explain why I am choosing everything (knowing that I am really just talking it out with myself and just need someone to stand there so that I can flush it out verbally).
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Ds had it recently and didn't have any peeling. Sorry your kids are sick :grouphug:.
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Also, does SOTW3 have a good amount of Am. History or do people supplement with other spines/books?
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Another vote for the Story of the World. If you get the worksheets/Activity book you'll get everything you want :D
I think this is what I will do. Where can I find a list of good books correlated to SOTW 3 for free reading time?
We used SOTW and the activity guide and it worked very well. We supplemented each topic with many different library books that I would reserve in advance as we worked our way through the book.My third child preferred taking quizzes on history to writing narrations, and we often found short quizzes for him on www.funtrivia.com ... they have many quizzes, at a variety of difficulty and age levels.
Thanks for the link!
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Thanks everyone... this was very helpful!
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If you truly want to know how she is doing, the only test prep necessary is talking over and practicing the basic skills needed for testing: time management, bubbling, etc. The Spectrum test prep books for each grade work well for that.
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If you are anywhere near Red Oak, TX (South Dallas) I am doing a group testing in May.
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Are the worksheets in the MFW bundle made by MFW or are they the SOTW activity sheets?
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We need an Eggo club!
LOL. Please pass the syrup... I just posted my waffling history post :glare:. I just can't seem to find the right thing for us. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
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Can you help me figure out a good curriculum for me? Here is what I want:
1) We should be finishing up the Middle Ages this year. So, I'm looking at something that would start around the 1400/1500's... or something close to it.
2) I'd love to do lots of American History along with a World History view to keep things in context.
3) We would like a Christian viewpoint, but secular is still okay since I can bring that in on my own.
4) I want ONLY History (no science, LA, etc), but bible history can be combined... the other subjects are covered.
5) My kids love worksheets, so this would be a plus. They also like doing projects, but we don't have much time for too many of these.
6) I DO NOT like scripted curriculum, but want something that will give me the background I need and the overall picture so that I can take it and run with it. I'm big on having something that I can see the bare bones structure of the material rather than something that discovers itself (which is why I preferred MM to Rightstart Math, for example). Remember, though, that history is not my forte, so it will need to be something that I can learn along with the kids but still be able to "teach" it. I rarely use TM's, but am willing to use one for History.
7) The kids love good literature and stories that are fun to listen to/read, and they love history (and are teaching me to like it too)... but we don't have hours to spend.
8) It would be for my 4th/6th graders but I'd have 1st/Pre-K tag-alongs at times... especially if there was a states study.
9) We work on a 4-day schedule.
10) A text would be great... I've been too frazzled trying to do a piece-together of living books.
11) I like open-and-go with little school day prep... I like to use my summer to get everything together ahead of time.
Sorry this is so long. I think that's everything... what do you recommend? There are so many choices I'm just overwhelmed and can't figure it out. Thanks!
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:lurk5: I'm just here to listen in! :bigear:
me too :D
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:iagree: I'd eat it if it looked/smelled good... but cook right away :)
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Definitely MATH!!!:001_wub::001_wub::001_wub:
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(1)TM
(2) Student Materials Packet
(Letter Tiles and Phonogram Audio CD sold separately)
Check this link for what is in the materials packet:
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It sounds like you've made very caring and loving decisions - both for the baby and the mom. They're both lucky to have both of you helping out. Hopefully soon you'll be able to talk to her about her depression' date=' and help her to seek help. You may want to find an article, one which is supportive of PPD moms, and leave it with her to read. She might actually be relieved to find that she's not alone.[/quote']
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I bought Lt. Blue for my dd9's full curriculum b/c I liked that it includes tests that the Blue doesn't. I like that it is leveled for her and she really loves it.
I have begun using it for ds5 who is a math whiz and I have found that I dislike the way it is organized because he doesn't need so much practice and he likes to go deeper in a subject (money, clocks, etc.) and not have to stop and wait for next year's level to cover it... so for him, I go through and print MM topically, crossing "grade level" lines so that he gets to keep going on those topics he can't put down. For him, the Blue would have been a better choice, but Lt. Blue is working just fine with a little extra work.
In short, I'm glad I have Lt. Blue for dd's sake (I love the assessment that it provides), and that it is easily workable for ds.
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Just wanted to thank you all for the inspiration! My school room is already clean and organized, but my garage was terrible. Today my boys were all sick and sleeping most of the day, so dd9 and I spent the day cleaning and organizing the garage and it looks great! Dh is pretty happy that he can park his car in there with mine now :) I never would have thought to get out there and do it... but the pics y'all have been posting gave me the nudge I needed :)
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Well, we usually order water when we are out (DH and I might get coffee or tea, the kids may get a drink if it is included in their meal). We do this because water is what we usually drink anyway, and because I think the mark-up on beverages is absurd. I wouldn't eat someplace that charged for water. I would take my business elsewhere and make sure they knew why.
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I have one... my 3yo told his grandma the other day "My stomach is telling my brain that it's hungry.":lol:
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My most gifted refused to use the potty until his 4th birthday :glare:
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It has been a couple of days so I thought I'd give an update...
Ds's fever stayed manageable (101-102) until we got in to see our pediatician on Monday late morning. He did a flu test that was negative... and diagnosed him with a "virus" and a secondary ear infection (for which he prescribed antibiotics). The "virus" is unnamed, but should run it's course.
In the meantime, Ds5 and Ds10 both came down with said "virus" and Dd9 is doing her best to avoid the boys. They all have been sleeping much more, their boyish appetites have all but gone away, and they all are complaining about headaches, stomach aches, and a difficult thick cough. My 5 & 10 year olds are asthmatics so they are on round the clock nebulizer treatments as well. They normally hate doing them, but they seem very happy when it comes time for it. All of the fevers are in the 100-102 range now and slowly dropping. My Ds3 seems to be improving more than the others (other than some digestive issues that just started today), so I'm hopeful that the "virus" is starting to work it's way out of his system. There is hope :)
For what it is worth, my pediatrician didn't seem too worried about the 106 fever because it was able to be managed with meds/baths. He thought I did well :001_smile:.
Can we talk about age 3?
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My ds3 loves cutting too... he has gone through every cutting book on the market, but is still happy to do them again. I also give him toys r us advertisements and such and he is happy to cut out all of the toys in there. Any old magazines will do.
He also loves puzzles so we have a "puzzle area" just for him. One of the best toys we have for him is magnetic pattern blocks (I can't find a link to the exact one, but like this). He also likes the magnetic designer and an alphabet stamp board. I have lots of hands-on manipulatives available to him, and a special yellow tray for him to dump them into (to keep them contained while he plays). He is great at knowing to put them away before getting more out, but this took training. Things like magnetic letters, colored counting blocks, tangram pieces, play money, colored links, etc. He likes to play with our math balance from RS, too. We have all of these things set aside in the "Kindergarten Korner" and he knows he can help himself to them. We also have flash cards and a pocket chart up for him to use. He loves that!
If you check my profile page, I have a photo album that shows my school room and the Kindy Korner.