Well, I was a teacher of high school seniors at 22 and I still am at 35. The boys can be aggressive, but I am the adult in the room. I am the role...
Professional Team Management (Or; "How to deal with your peers and that turd in the Principals position") *How to teach the kids what the state...
As a teacher in a public school I am mandated what I can teach, as is my entire district, and on average 43% of our students read at or above...
No, I actually got the TM used and bought a meeting book - which I am really not using and supplementing with a real calendar and the same concepts.
FYI about manipulatives. I am not sure about Saxon 1, but with K I definitely need the manipulatives and a lot of the stuff is not things I would...
DD here is doing Saxon K and really loves it too. It gets such mixed reviews, but it has been the perfect fit for us. I cannot believe how much...
Exciting, but overwhelming - I agree! I would say start with the basics - reading/language arts, writing and math. Those are the foundation IMO...
I can't speak to the older grades, but my DD is using Saxon K and really loves it. I find it really interesting too. I am a math-phobe and had no...
Also, I think the baby gear shopping was for mom. I got the impression they had never bought new for a baby and she thinks this could be the last...
My DD is fascinated by them and has seen the show on TLC. She loves that they "school at home" like her and said with that many kids it must be...
I must comment of 100 Easy Lessons. I had to ditch the writing because DD is not there yet and the writing was killing it for us. I definitely saw...
We withdrew right before Thanksgiving and have never looked back. DD is doing sooooo much better emotionally, socially and academically. I really...
I am actually interested to see how this could work in IL. I am also in IL and similar services have been requested of me. I am HSing my DD and I...
I work full time as a high school English teacher. Right now my DD is only 4 and DS is 10 months so it is manageable - although it does take a lot...
This might have been mentioned, but do you have an iPod - or do your kids? A lot of books can be downloaded on to an iPod which is really nice...
Every day it gets better. It has now been official for two weeks and I cannot believe the difference - I actually LIKE my child again! The nail...
This is really interesting. We saw this as well. DD went to a 3yo PS with no issues. PK was a nightmare and we recently pulled her. We plan to...
We are also in an area with a lot of groups and park district sports. In fact, we are fotunate to have full, sometimes traveling, sports teams in...
I think it is a great idea. Any gentle and relaxing activities will probably be welcomed. Being at hospitals or doctors for long periods of time...
Sounds like we are going to like the approach and that it will better fit DD's learning style. Thanks for all the input.
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