JoJosMom Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Eons again we tried GSWL. It was a non-starter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have started working on my summer camp lesson plans. Iirc, summer camp last year had some interesting twists and turns, but everything went very well? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 There are children buzzing around here making me want to cuss. Everyone has been given a five-minute warning - if they're still here after that, they may be turned into bratwurst. :ack2: And then my kids are going to clean up their mess and I'm going to take a nap. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 DD13 is getting her pre-Aikido snack. A mixture of this Girl Scouts Thin Mints cereal I found in the store and Cheese-its. Seriously, she mixed them together in a bowl and is eating it all like Chex Mix. The cereal is a lot like minty Cocoa Puffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Eons again we tried GSWL. It was a non-starter. I liked GSWSpanish *with* Duolingo for Matt, but Matt's butt and gave it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yes, she went last year too and loved it. Next year she and dd9 will have back to back classes. It's only a few blocks from dh's office so I'm going to have him take the rest of the kids home after the 6yo is done and go grocery shopping while the 9yo is in class. That night of the week dinner is going to have to be sandwiches or burritos or something, but I just couldn't deal with a morning class time again. Sounds like a good plan, including the dinner plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have started working on my summer camp lesson plans. Go, Jean, go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 It's more amusing if you remember, as he lectures you on the virtues of thrift and self-reliance, that he is living rent-free on his BFF's land and his mommy is a mile away and does his laundry for him. ETA: Booyah. Even more like my teenage DS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Iirc, summer camp last year had some interesting twists and turns, but everything went very well? Every year camp has some interesting twists and turns. Those of us on staff call it "Camp Plan B". Last year though I had a hard time because some things that should have been getting better just weren't. So much so that if I wasn't the teacher for at least half of the campers I would have seriously rethought being on staff this year. But I think that God wants me there. And I'm not going to do a Jonah. Plus, I have been told that the main problem has been taken care of finally. (I won't totally believe it until I see it but look back 3 sentences.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 There are children buzzing around here making me want to cuss. Everyone has been given a five-minute warning - if they're still here after that, they may be turned into bratwurst. :ack2: And then my kids are going to clean up their mess and I'm going to take a nap. Argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 For that age, at least at my studio, it's mostly a music and movement type fun class. They do some Pilates type strengthening and stretching, a lot of games and pretend that get them used to moving their bodies in rhythm and not a ton of actual classical ballet(maybe a third of the class?). There's probably people here who know better, but I would guess that a ballet DVD might inadvertently build bad habits. I even took ballet as a kid and I inadvertently gave them some bad habits just playing around. If you just want to do something fun at home I might just buy her a super sparkly tutu and put on Fantasia and pretend to be the different creatures with her. We already do that. She has a pink one and a purple one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm dying on the next page! :crying: Renai: https://www.amazon.com/Easy-German-Step-Step/dp/0071840478/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1498769428&sr=8-6&keywords=easy+language+step+by+step You're not dying so young. I don't need Gymnast to read German yet, or do grammar. She's learning to read in her two home languages still. I'm just needing something that she'll probably listen to and/or sing. Way back when Dancer was young, we played Teach Me Japanese and she learned through songs and dialogues. I may get that in German. I think I also have some old German learning cassette tapes around here...But, they are for adults. As is the textbook I have... Oh! I forgot I have some German units of Pimsleur on Audible. That'll work for conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1st grade: CHC Little Stories for Little Folks readers Draw Write Now handwriting Ray's and/or Singapore A couple of prayers and poems to memorize Little Flowers virtues and saints Ballet Plus, she gets to live with us, so, you know, there'll be read alouds and prayers and Latin hymns and folk songs and baking and a weekly nature walk and Zumba and goofing around with watercolors. Oooh, do you Zumba? We zumba! Vamos a zumbear! I don't have my kids memorize stuff. Well, maybe the books of the Bible. Am I a bad homeschool mom? I did get a free trial of that Cross Even Claritas memory program. I forgot I had it. We were listening to Week 1 math today and Gymnast kept wanting me to play it over and over and over... (skip counting 1's(?), 2's and 3's). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 There are children buzzing around here making me want to cuss. Everyone has been given a five-minute warning - if they're still here after that, they may be turned into bratwurst. :ack2: And then my kids are going to clean up their mess and I'm going to take a nap. Yup, REALLY wondering about supper at your house tonight.... :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've been working all morning tweaking History Odyssey- Middle Ages for DD for next year. Adding in more biographies (trying to merge Famous Men of the Middle Ages in there) and cutting out some stuff I don't think is terribly important. And then sometimes I think I'm making this huge old mess of it and why not just leave it as is. I have the original I bought as a PDF and then I'm just copying and cutting and pasting and I have about 5 copies I tweaked..... somebody save me from myself. I would hate to cut into your fun by saving you, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 What color is yours? ;) Ummm... we could argue that I wear a peach one... You're not dying so young. I don't need Gymnast to read German yet, or do grammar. She's learning to read in her two home languages still. I'm just needing something that she'll probably listen to and/or sing. Way back when Dancer was young, we played Teach Me Japanese and she learned through songs and dialogues. I may get that in German. I think I also have some old German learning cassette tapes around here...But, they are for adults. As is the textbook I have... Oh! I forgot I have some German units of Pimsleur on Audible. That'll work for conversation. I didn't know if *you* needed something. It's been a while for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 There are children buzzing around here making me want to cuss. Everyone has been given a five-minute warning - if they're still here after that, they may be turned into bratwurst. :ack2: And then my kids are going to clean up their mess and I'm going to take a nap. And Slash thought I was bad for only eating my own children. :glare: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ummm... we could argue that I wear a peach one... I didn't know if *you* needed something. It's been a while for you. Yeah, I have a college textbook. I've never actually studied German, now that I think about it. I picked it up and spoke it while living in Germany as a teen. Many eons ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Good Evening! Y'all don't want to see my school plans. I want to do all the things. We are still debating about building on or mom going home, but a decision should be made in the next day or so. I am calming my anxiety by ITTing and contemplating the purchase of a plum planner. Dd17 took the littles to the library program. She sent me a picture of a baby timber wolf. They should be home soon. I need a schedule. Mostly for cleaning and chores for children. I think I need to do a serious declutter then get on a cleaning schedule. I need a planner for that, right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 And I'm trying to keep up with the Japanese. Dancer has started to pass me conversation-wise, although I still know a bit more grammar than she does. I can't study two separate languages and still teach in two other languages. Well, I probably could if I really tried. But, I might be a tad lazy. And besides, I really want to learn some Korean so I can talk to the owners at that one restaurant we like to frequent periodically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I need a schedule. Mostly for cleaning and chores for children. I think I need to do a serious declutter then get on a cleaning schedule. I need a planner for that, right? Absolutely. In fact, I'm working on trying to figure out what kind of planner I need for this very thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm almost dead. I don't know how to handle that. If I remember correctly, you are basing these predictions on family history. But if I also read correctly, you have significantly healthier habits than those family members. But either way you have to obey the ITT no death clause. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 If I remember correctly, you are basing these predictions on family history. But if I also read correctly, you have significantly healthier habits than those family members. But either way you have to obey the ITT no death clause. :iagree: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Good Evening! Y'all don't want to see my school plans. I want to do all the things. We are still debating about building on or mom going home, but a decision should be made in the next day or so. I am calming my anxiety by ITTing and contemplating the purchase of a plum planner. Dd17 took the littles to the library program. She sent me a picture of a baby timber wolf. They should be home soon. I need a schedule. Mostly for cleaning and chores for children. I think I need to do a serious declutter then get on a cleaning schedule. I need a planner for that, right? Absolutely. In fact, I'm working on trying to figure out what kind of planner I need for this very thing.I'm still impatiently waiting for mine to arrive. It's taking forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yes, there's a group called Refit Revolution on youtube that I really like. They're Christian so I don't need to worry about some of the more risque moves or lyrics. Ds loves "Chocolate" so that's what he calls Zumba. :) The memorization started on a whim to give my kids more schoolwork bc they were whiny about being bored, and they ended up really enjoying it, esp the poetry. 🤷â€â™€ï¸ I'm thinking Gymnast might like memorization based on things she's playing, so I might give it a try. The most I've ever done were scriptures, and it wasn't consistent. It's always been something I wanted to do though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) I'm actually going to go Zumba at the gym tonight. I thought I would be really excited about this but...there are mirrors. I do not like them, fat I am beautiful and that distracts me. FTFY The dance studio where Dancer used to go, and Gymnast started (but turned out not to like it much), has zumba classes for 8 weeks fall and spring at a reasonable price. I really need to find another place so I can go more often. I really enjoy it. I have some dvds too. Gymnast does them with me. Edited June 29, 2017 by Renai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm still impatiently waiting for mine to arrive. It's taking forever. Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Here's the other hula video I promised ya'll. The video was taken at the United Worship event this past Saturday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8AgbG4Z0x4NeFZMS3JtU0pRM1U/view?usp=sharing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Which one?Plum Paper. Lana ordered one, and probably posted a link, which I why I am lovingly admiring them. https://www.plumpaper.com Edited June 29, 2017 by Openhearted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I took the boys to Cafe Cool-down at Church. They open up the Student Center for a couple hours on Thursday afternoons and jr. High and high schoolers can come and hang out and play games, etc. The boys enjoy it and it gives them something to do. Then I'm taking DS2 to MY hairstylist. He's been sporting the baseball player mop hair-do and while it suits him, his barber just doesn't know what to do with it. So, it's been looking pretty nasty lately. So, we'll see what my gal can do with it. He has the perfect hair for that style - thick with big, beautiful curls. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Plum Paper. Lana ordered one, and probably posted a link, which I why I am lovingly admiring them. https://www.plumpaper.com :lol: Dawn's taking notes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Plum Paper. Lana ordered one, and probably posted a link, which I why I am lovingly admiring them. https://www.plumpaper.com Ah, yes, I remember now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ok, COFFEE☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ And my book. Beirut in 1978, the place to be!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Good Evening! I am calming my anxiety by ITTing and contemplating the purchase of a plum planner. :wub: I need a schedule. Mostly for cleaning and chores for children. I think I need to do a serious declutter then get on a cleaning schedule. I need a planner for that, right? Yes, definitely! And pretty colored pencils or pens or a special writing implement of some kind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Booyah! "To H, or not to H. That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer That sometimes silent consonant Or to take arms against the sea of troubles And by opposing end it . To H - we please some on ITT And to H - we end the heartache and the thousand arguments That Booya/h is heir to. 'Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished." Kristen's Soliloquy Edited June 29, 2017 by Susan in TN 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Burning Cargo This looks like something DS might like. Have you used it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 :willy_nilly: I'm almost dead! I have so much to say! Spuds! I'm afraid someone who likes Singapore will dislike Ray's. No dis on Ray's, it's fabulous, but very different than Singapore. Look at it online first. Lana, you're fabulous! Use BFSU. I love you all! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'll never get to use the pretty planner! :( At least I don't need shampoo now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 So, I'm thinking about our around the world study. I'm thinking one continent a month. I should start with which continent I will do first and work from there which countries to do. I do like to hit Mexico in October because of dh's birthday, though. And do a Christmas around the world unit in December. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wait! I was born in December! I have one more page. Whew. Everyone relax! It's okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 So, I'm thinking about our around the world study. I'm thinking one continent a month. I should start with which continent I will do first and work from there which countries to do. I do like to hit Mexico in October because of dh's birthday, though. And do a Christmas around the world unit in December. Will you group Antarctica and Oceania together? Because Antarctica is boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Will you group Antarctica and Oceania together? Because Antarctica is boring. Maybe I'll do Antarctica in December. I can make have her go out in the snow with short sleeves and shorts so she can imagine being there... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Maybe I'll do Antarctica in December. I can make have her go out in the snow with short sleeves and shorts so she can imagine being there... no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yes, definitely! And pretty colored pencils or pens or a special writing implement of some kind. definitely some colored pens. They are wonderfully therapeutic and relatively inexpensive at the Afsa. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Will you group Antarctica and Oceania together? Because Antarctica is boring.Antarctica is boring? Boring?? What about Dissecting Penguins? They live in Antarctica. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) What am I doing on ITT?? I put down my book momentarily to look up what a "Kalashnikov" is (a rifle) and all the sudden I end up here. You people are a bad influence. Edited June 29, 2017 by KrissiK 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) What am I doing on ITT?? I put down my book momentarily to look up what a "Kalashnikov" is (a rifle) and all the sudden I end up here. You people are a bad influence. It takes one to know one. :biggrinjester: Edited June 29, 2017 by Junie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Antarctica is boring? Boring?? What about Dissecting Penguins? They live in Antarctica. I know, right? I was totally thinking of the penguins. But...not dissecting them. I just remembered I have a book in Spanish on Antarctica... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 My plans for next year if people cooperate: Send everyone to school- highly dependent on middle school cooperation IRT placement for middle DDs. If they won't cooperate with me we'll probably do the next thing with what we've done this year. I have it down and finally feel no need to look at shiny new curricula. Math: Dolciani Algebra Writing: WWS Reading: Whatever I feel like picking and discussing Spanish: Destinos and Homeschool Spanish Academy History: Yale Course on Civil War; maybe SOTW vol 3 Philosophy: Crash Course and readings Science and Electives: at PS. I hate teaching science. After school math for youngest DD. We'll do CLE so it's easy peasy and she doesn't cry. Elementary school math is butt. Snuggle baby and eat bonbons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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