Recent content by Amanda

Linda emailed me and I think I have it cleaned up. There should be a link on the post to report, but it's possible the permissions are not displaying it. I need to do some more in depth investigations to make sure all the options are displaying as they should. In the mean time, if you have...

"Conversations" are the term for private messages in this forum software. :)

I changed everything, so please check it and let me know if you are missing permissions now @2littleboys

Sorry, I just now saw this! I'm looking at it now. You can email me (amanda at atozteacherstuff.com) if you need to contact me more quickly.

Ah, yes, that's what I was thinking but unable to put into words, @ochumgache. I love the honey vs. lemon/vinegar illustration. You can even tie that into Proverbs 16:24... "Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." If you must wash the mouth, I like the idea of...

I know, it's hard! It had to be done, though. The old software was using 10+ years old technology and I now have better tools for blocking spam, etc. I also upgraded the software at A to Z Teacher Stuff and it took me a while to get used to it, too!

I guess I see it as abusive because it seems so ridiculous. I just think there are better ways of teaching a child vs. intimidating them. Put a bar of soap and my mouth and I'll rebel. But that's me. :) (and my kids too... we want to know WHY and will be motivated by and learn from a natural...

Welcome! My kids go to a "hybrid" school. I think they are gaining popularity but may still be hard to find. While we are homeschooling more than we are at school, it presents itself more like a private school, so you may check private schools in the area. I think another term is university...

Here are some alternative ideas & tips: http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/10-tips-to-curb-foul-language (I like number 8 on this list!) http://www.handinhandparenting.org/article/bad-words-from-good-kids/...

I know I wouldn't like for someone to wash my mouth out with soap. It's not going to teach me not to say "bad words" - it's going to make me afraid of the person physically abusing me. There are better ways to teach someone right and wrong. Threats and intimidation are emotionally destructive.

The math they are pushing in schools here is ridiculous. In 3rd grade, they did not introduce long division or do much multiplication and most math problems had to be drawn out with circles and all sorts of visual representations even when it didn't make sense to do so. She has always been good...

@featherhead, You are in Canada, so you don't have Common Core? Is there something similar? My daughter went to public school for one year and the math really set her back! We spent the first 2 months of this year trying to catch up.

I need to find a good science curriculum too. My girls are attend a school that is part homeschool, part private school and they don't officially have a science curriculum. I like to check out ChristianBook.com for deals, this link might be helpful to compare programs...

If you haven't ever tried my shop, now is a great time! A to Z Teacher Stuff is why Homeschool Spot is here today. :) Please pass this onto anyone who may be able to use it! There are a lot of great resources but the majority are for the elementary level. http://shop.atozteacherstuff.com

@Missy R @carasmith @homeschoolfoster - It is clear you are affiliated with Educents in some way. I love Educents, but you need to be up front about it. This really turns me off.