tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post2718169059721856693..comments2023-05-12T10:35:10.236-04:00Comments on Treasured Chapters: Weekly Wrap-Up: RamblingsKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808679812939188136noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-3443246491221202032010-02-08T14:54:06.299-05:002010-02-08T14:54:06.299-05:00I'm visiting from Weekly Wrap Up and I LOVE yo...I'm visiting from Weekly Wrap Up and I LOVE your post! You remind me of, well, me.Sarah at SmallWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-23008698698890829392010-02-08T09:55:50.714-05:002010-02-08T09:55:50.714-05:00Tax dollars for a spa trip? I'll have to look...Tax dollars for a spa trip? I'll have to look for a government grant. You don't mind paying for me to go to a spa, do you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358631883472544059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-51686574040005059732010-02-07T22:50:45.865-05:002010-02-07T22:50:45.865-05:00"A few frustrations still hang over our littl..."A few frustrations still hang over our little academy..."<br /><br />I love that line. I just do.<br /><br />I can also relate to the frustrations over funding a public school system that you don't use. That's why I didn't feel a teensy bit guilty when the state of VA said, hey, we'll pay for your masters degree :)ballast photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747843122720438343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-5400218635245946952010-02-07T20:13:19.609-05:002010-02-07T20:13:19.609-05:00I am definitely going to have to remember that lit...I am definitely going to have to remember that little bit of info about cereal. ;) I could use a few extra hours of sleep, myself.Bunch of Barronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10037446462055269278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-44766585890249096932010-02-07T14:58:31.087-05:002010-02-07T14:58:31.087-05:00Just wanna throw out a math program some of you mi...Just wanna throw out a math program some of you might not have looked at....Life of Fred. Have you heard of it? Both of my kids--the math love and the math struggler--have enjoyed all the books so far. Fred does not have elementary books, though...he begins with pre-algebra. CrossView, I don't know how old your youngest is, but maybe this is one you would want to check out? It's VERY different from traditional math programs. http://www.stanleyschmidt.com/FredGauss/index2.html<br /><br />Sorry to hijack, Kathleen!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-85536352103369508802010-02-07T07:54:43.688-05:002010-02-07T07:54:43.688-05:00I stay both amused and irritated by how taxpayer d...I stay both amused and irritated by how taxpayer dollars are spent. On a daily basis, we see the school buses being used for all kinds of travel locally. I always wonder why we have to pay taxes to make sure the bus driver can stop by the grocery store or any place they go that isn't school related. Especially with the cost of gas... =/<br /><br />YAY! for sugary cereal and sleeping in! LOL!<br /><br />Good luck with the JW lady. They do all seem to be very nice people. We've even had them come all the way out here a couple of times...<br /><br />Just remember that while you're visiting churches you're also meeting folks you'll spend time with in Heaven. Nice to have some familiar faces when you get there.... ;o)<br /><br />My oldest loved Teaching Textbooks! They didn't have the lower grade stuff that they do now.<br />My youngest hates math. And I'm always looking for just the right thing for her. Haven't found it, yet. =/<br /><br />My youngest isn't the fan of reading that my 20-yr old is, but she is spending more time reading for enjoyment. It took awhile but she finally got there. LOL! She does enjoy going to the library and picking out her own stuff. I have a block of time scheduled for "reading of choice". She loved the Bunnicula series and I like the simple writing style and was surprised at the deep stuff that was in there - ala vocabulary. I wonder if it's just a matter of time for your son? And Guy is still one who reads only for information. Is it a male thing?CrossViewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14083392878830138266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-14921952574738973472010-02-06T22:14:07.937-05:002010-02-06T22:14:07.937-05:00What about books on subjects like science--if they...What about books on subjects like science--if they loved the volcano building and that sort of thing...? I was surprised by the choices J made last week at the library while working on his reading badge for scouts. He didn't choose all popular fiction or 'fun stuff.' He chose a biography on Hank Aaron, a true story about a man who trekked across Antarctica and another book on sports figures. Truly surprised me. And these were all books for him to read on his own.<br /><br />But another thing to consider--are you sure your son doesn't have a reading 'problem'? Maybe dyslexia? I don't know much about dyslexia, but I know several children who have struggled with reading for years, only to be diagnoses later. Just a thought...I'm betting you've already thought of it.<br /><br />Good luck. This is a tough one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-67966936386775284392010-02-06T16:52:07.244-05:002010-02-06T16:52:07.244-05:00Marianna ~ We do listen to books on tape--it's...Marianna ~ We do listen to books on tape--it's our Tuesday tradition on our way down to Bright Futures. It's hit or miss with Michael and those, though. He enjoyed all 4 books of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles (Patricia Wrede). He also seemed to get into Hatchet (I loved this one--a great boy book!!), but he hasn't listened a moment to our current A Week in the Woods. Also a great boy book, but he's been off in LaLaLand back there in there in the back seat!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808679812939188136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-56702270888839449392010-02-06T16:36:15.702-05:002010-02-06T16:36:15.702-05:00Andrew Lost books are also good. Wish I knew how ...Andrew Lost books are also good. Wish I knew how to make them love it on their own. Some kids just don't have that despite all the read alouds and rich literature you surround them with. Oh, what about audio books? My kids love those- esp. Johnathon Park, anything Odyssey, and right now we are listening our way through the Newberry Medal winners.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742236709718439772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-13879744981805385142010-02-06T14:58:52.958-05:002010-02-06T14:58:52.958-05:00Lauren ~ Yes, he will read comics, Captain Underpa...Lauren ~ Yes, he will read comics, Captain Underpants, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid IF I tell him he needs to do some free reading; however, he will rarely pick any reading up on his own just because he wants to. The one thing he does devour for hours are his Lego magazines. He does not do much reading--mostly looking--but I wish there was a Lego series for his reading level. There is a Lego series of books, but it is too advanced for him. If you know of a lower level series, please let me know!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808679812939188136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889397584245537705.post-85781239421918051652010-02-06T14:46:55.719-05:002010-02-06T14:46:55.719-05:00Have you thought about introducing comic books for...Have you thought about introducing comic books for the son who doesn't like reading?<br />Or toilet-humour books like Captain Underpants?Laurenhttp://www.sparklingadventures.comnoreply@blogger.com