K-8 Curriculum Board

Yes, - MIch elle 15:57 Jan 14 (2)
- Thank you, more... - Angel 16:29 Jan 14 (1)
  - Re: Thank you, more... - MIch elle 18:34 Jan 14 (0)

Shurley English? Reviews, please! - Michelle T 14:47 Jan 14 (1)

Shurley is great for kids with LD's, ADHD, etc.... - Tami 15:14 Jan 14 (0)

Has anyone upgraded from KidPix to KidPix Deluxe4?... - Terri in MN 14:31 Jan 14 (0)

I'll bet this has been asked before: Does anyone know of an online cross-reference between KHE & UILE? (nt) - earlnmichelle 14:29 Jan 14 (0)

A friend of mine is a public school teacher. She sent out this email today as a response to last night's 20/20. It is well worth reading. (And now you know... the REST of the story....) - Katherine B. in TX 14:29 Jan 14 (25)

How can she write a rebuttal to a program she didn't see?!? A bit odd. (nt) - JennG 18:22 Jan 14 (1)
- This reminds me of a similar email that was circulated ... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 19:39 Jan 14 (0)
I didn't get the impression from the show that teachers were lazy. JS pointed the blame squarely on bureaucrcacy. The flowchart said it all. The rubber rooms were an outrageous funny and to think there are 4 more of them around the city. nt - LGArea51 17:25 Jan 14 (2)
- BTW, I thought those Belgian students were so snotty. nt - LGArea51 17:26 Jan 14 (1)
  - Yep, I kept thinking I'd rather have a kind child than the smartest child... nt - angela in ohio 20:06 Jan 14 (0)
I wish she had seen the show . . . - Julie in Austin 16:04 Jan 14 (3)
- Exactly--he was praising the school that didn't play by the district rules and payed the teachers more than the neighboring public schools... - Hawke 21:02 Jan 14 (0)
- I think good teachers have every reason to support school choice, except - Paula H 18:01 Jan 14 (0)
- I didn't actually see the show, either. After reading your replies, I wish I had! nt - Katherine B. in TX 17:12 Jan 14 (0)
There are some excellent teachers in the public school system. - Rhonda in TX 15:43 Jan 14 (0)
I think she missed the point. I didn't think that Stossel was targeting *teachers* but the big system, the bureaucracy and unions that control the power and money. He did highlight several good teachers....nt - trinaw2boys 15:38 Jan 14 (1)
- Yes, exactly. He never gave the impression that all teachers are lazy or bad, or that relatively decent schools don't exist. nt - abbeyej 17:18 Jan 14 (0)
Interesting. I thought the emphasis was on lazy *parents* and out of control kids.(nt) - Tami 15:29 Jan 14 (0)
To me the emphasis wasn't lazy teachers, it was the lack of choices/ monopoly which exists with government run schools. nt - Susan 15:08 Jan 14 (0)
I definately agree and want to add... - Michelle L 15:04 Jan 14 (1)
- yup. I often tell people that even the BEST teachers are essentially teaching w/ their hands tied behind their back b/c of the system itself. nt - Peek a Boo 16:28 Jan 14 (0)
I wish she would have actually seen the show. She would have seen that it wasn't making teachers out to be lazy... - Robin in Tx 14:50 Jan 14 (6)
- Yep. My son went to a school with good teachers but a lousy system (m) - Gigi 16:08 Jan 14 (1)
  - Ditto - Lisa K 18:16 Jan 14 (0)
- They're "pro union" by default since they are REQUIRED to pay into.... - Cathy in CA -- now in KY! 15:43 Jan 14 (1)
  - I used to pay union dues, but I was NEVER pro-union. There are plenty of teachers who don't agree with the union. nt - Michele T. in WA 22:40 Jan 14 (0)
- Agreed. I think the show was focusing on the problems with the system the U.S. currently has, not trying to show that teachers are lazy. nt - SW MJ 15:03 Jan 14 (0)
- ITA. It wasn't about bashing teachers. It was about giving families choices. nm - Stacy in NJ 15:02 Jan 14 (0)
Thank you for posting this, Katherine. It helps us all be a little more critical of the kind of "evidence" the TV news mags present! nt - ceg 14:35 Jan 14 (1)
- ...and the counter "evidence" used to negate a story one didn't even really see. nt - Peek a Boo 16:26 Jan 14 (0)

Could some kind soul post the link on the old board to the Book list discussion? ... - Shelly in IL 14:17 Jan 14 (3)

Thanks, Terri!! Off to the library nt. - Shelly in IL 15:47 Jan 14 (0)
Here's one of the discussions... - Terri in MN 14:41 Jan 14 (0)
Sorry, this reposted. nt. - Shelly in IL 14:17 Jan 14 (0)

Math-Matters - Is anyone familiar with this DVD course (found it at Chalk Dust's website) for 3rd - 5th grades. Would appreciate any opinions! TIA! nt - angela&boys 14:14 Jan 14 (1)

Oops - correction, this is a cd-rom or interenet course. nt - angela&boys 14:17 Jan 14 (0)

Could some kind soul post the link on the old board to the Book list discussion? ... - Shelly in IL 14:08 Jan 14 (0)

Introduction - Tinka Pooda 13:44 Jan 14 (7)

yay! someone w/ another fun handle, lol! enjoy the boards :-) nt - Peek a Boo 15:35 Jan 14 (4)
- tee hee! =) (nm) - Tinka Pooda 15:56 Jan 14 (3)
  - LOL! I can just imagine all of the interaction b/w Tinka Pooda and Peek A Boo - Rebecca S 20:19 Jan 14 (2)
    - Story: Still Nickname for my 5th (and unfortunately) last little one. =o) (nm) - Tinka Pooda 21:29 Jan 14 (1)
      - Ugh...that should read SILLY NICKNAME! (nm) - Tinka Pooda 21:30 Jan 14 (0)
Howdy! nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 14:13 Jan 14 (0)
Welcome Tinka Pooda :-) nt - karenciavo 13:55 Jan 14 (0)

Best Electric Broom.... - Clara in Miami 13:31 Jan 14 (1)

so, so sorry i thought gen board still down (nt) - Clara in Miami 13:33 Jan 14 (0)

Norah - The meal plan you shared is a great help to me... (more) - SW MJ 13:28 Jan 14 (0)

Abbeyej-Did you say on the other board that you do your english, latin and greek grammar altogether? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:23 Jan 14 (3)

Well... - abbeyej 18:21 Jan 14 (2)
- Some more questions! (m) - OhElizabeth 22:45 Jan 14 (1)
  - I haven't decided what I'm doing long-term for writing... - abbeyej 23:07 Jan 14 (0)

I think there is a website to print pages for a Book of Centuries. Can anyone help? Also want input about how you use it. (m) - Teresa in TX 13:09 Jan 14 (2)

Here's another one (link inside) - KathyBC 16:39 Jan 14 (0)
Try this...... - BusyMom 14:13 Jan 14 (0)

Anyone use MFW 1st grade? (more) - Janee'TX 12:59 Jan 14 (1)

Re: Anyone use MFW 1st grade? (more) - Shay 14:00 Jan 14 (0)

Henry V - what version is appropriate for 9 year old? nt TIA! - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 12:38 Jan 14 (3)

The 1989 Branagh version is excellent. War is portrayed in a pretty gritty manner, and I believe it's rate pg13... A child is shown dead. But I would... - abbeyej 17:22 Jan 14 (1)
- Thanks abbey, I am putting it on hold. Can't wait! nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 19:21 Jan 14 (0)
I am talking about a movie - our library has them. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 12:39 Jan 14 (0)

Brock Magiscope-Why do I want one, and can I really view objects under it? Do you love yours? nt - OhElizabeth 12:29 Jan 14 (7)

I may be stoned for saying this... - Kendra in CA 13:04 Jan 14 (6)
- No stones, but I do love mine (m) - Ria 13:11 Jan 14 (5)
  - I'm right there with Ria! We have the same package, use it for the same things and I love ours. nt - Jeanne in MN 19:26 Jan 14 (0)
  - So when you take it out to the pond with you, do you... - OhElizabeth 13:20 Jan 14 (3)
    - Yes, I often look at a drop of water (m) - Ria 13:24 Jan 14 (2)
      - And do I remember correctly y'all saying to get the package #3 from RR? nt - OhElizabeth 13:42 Jan 14 (1)
        
        Yes, that's the one I got. I've been very pleased! nt - Ria 13:47 Jan 14 (0)

Get Ready for the Code, would this be too much for a 3-4yr. old? nt - Des 12:25 Jan 14 (7)

Mine loved it at that age. One or two of them had to skip the printing portions, but most pages were fine. I also let them use uppercase or letter stickers for the printing. (nt) - JennG 18:24 Jan 14 (0)
Dd enjoyed them at 3. I don't think "too much" at all. nt - abbeyej 17:15 Jan 14 (0)
My 4 year old loves it too! nt - Tina 14:03 Jan 14 (0)
My 4 yo dd loves these books! - April_in_VA 13:36 Jan 14 (0)
My daughter did fine - KarenNC 12:31 Jan 14 (2)
- Thanks, I was thinking i'd let him do it at his own pace along with me reading to him alot nt - Des 12:40 Jan 14 (1)
  - We also read a lot (still do), listened to books on tape and added in Bob books and sight words in ETC 1.nt - KarenNC 17:20 Jan 14 (0)

To Becki in IN---Elem. Physics Post - Carole in DE 12:22 Jan 14 (1)

Thanks, Carole. Someone else reminding me of Sandy's site and I checked it out this morning. Thanks for all your hard work. NT - Becki in IN 13:26 Jan 14 (0)

Josie---wrote out a plan for non-lab physics for you - Carole in DE 12:20 Jan 14 (0)

Lisa K. - about a Bible curriculum and some book suggestions :) - kbm 11:39 Jan 14 (3)

That sounds great! I will look for it, thanks!! nt - Lisa K 16:47 Jan 14 (0)
My 9 year old is enjoying... - profmom 15:28 Jan 14 (1)
- This looks really good! Thanks! NT - kbm 17:39 Jan 14 (0)

Am I the only one who doesn't regularly visit the General Board and is now fascinated by all the "happenin's" over there? nt - Kim in MO 11:26 Jan 14 (1)

I never visit the general board. Boy, I'm missing a good time!! nt - lisa 12:44 Jan 14 (0)

Okay, now I'm totally confused. I'm still trying to catch up on the general board that 'disappeared' and now the curriculum board flipped and I guess the general board is back up...? HUH? Oh, well. Need to head out the door this a.m. anyway! LOL (nt) - Colleen 11:14 Jan 14 (0)

Ok...now why couldn't I get here w/o 'fixing' the URL above to read Jan13 ?? nt - Tara in KY 9:05 Jan 14 (1)

on above link ... change curr to gen ... hit return - mull-berry 9:42 Jan 14 (0)

Here's the link to the new General Board for anyone interested... - Brit 8:51 Jan 14 (0)

I'm goin' on an airplane... - Deb in NZ 8:44 Jan 14 (2)

Deb, have a safe journey home. nt - Tammyla 19:27 Jan 14 (0)
Have a safe trip. nt - Ria 8:47 Jan 14 (0)

Repeating what I posted on General Board for all to see: Dan is coming home today!!! - Ria 8:40 Jan 14 (1)

Wonderful! Sometimes it's much easier to recuperate at home than in the hospital! nt - Tricia in Phx 9:35 Jan 14 (0)

Anyone use Wordly Wise 3000? What are your opinions? and leveling question. - Kelleu 8:02 Jan 14 (1)

We've had great success with it (m) - Veronica 13:05 Jan 14 (0)

General Board is back up....link inside (links from this site do not work)... - Tammy 7:23 Jan 14 (0)

At what age would you start Rosetta Stone Spanish? n/t - one_l_michele 7:16 Jan 14 (1)

My kids started RS French this year - Hallie 8:42 Jan 14 (0)

Anyone use Abeka science? (more) - Quiver0f10 6:32 Jan 14 (5)

It may be doable - Tracy 13:23 Jan 14 (0)
We use it as a reader. It is designed to be read independently... - Tami 10:01 Jan 14 (1)
- Sounds perfect and excatly what I am looking fort! Thanks! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 10:46 Jan 14 (0)
I think its doable.......... - BusyMom 8:23 Jan 14 (1)
- Great ideas, thanks ! nt - Quiver0f10 9:01 Jan 14 (0)

Kellawell - Reversals - Arch At Home 5:52 Jan 14 (1)

Thanks - everyone who has posted has been a big help. nt - Kellawell 19:11 Jan 14 (0)

To get to the new general board, up top where it says Jan10 change it to Jan13th and the new gen board will appear nt - Quiver0f10 5:46 Jan 14 (0)

Hey! We have a new General board! And I was **2nd!** Yea! :-) nt - RhondaM. 3:48 Jan 14 (2)

I am still getting a blank. nt - Christina in OR 4:49 Jan 14 (1)
- same here? nt - Quiver0f10 5:42 Jan 14 (0)

I'm a grandmother (again!) and a little prayer request too... - Dana in OR 3:48 Jan 14 (0)

I still think being this close to the beginning is overrated! nt - shanmar 2:59 Jan 14 (1)

Being first is like walking into a newly carpeted room without the furniture, or being the first one to walk into a convention hall. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 14:12 Jan 14 (0)

Okay I thought I was the only one up this late?? early?? nt - lynn 2:38 Jan 14 (0)

Well shucks, no one to talk to. Anyway, back to 20/20. I LOVED the flowchart on the firing process but also wanted to cry when those parents had to participate in the powerball lottery for school admission. nt - LGArea51 2:21 Jan 14 (13)

I thought it was interesting that they only gave "real student" POVs for special ed students (m) - angela in ohio 13:21 Jan 14 (0)
The 20/20 forum discussions are very interesting... - Diane 11:41 Jan 14 (1)
- I responded to a few and that is basically what I said. nt - Christina in OR 13:43 Jan 14 (0)
And about the mom who desperately searched for someone to teach her 18yo to read.... - Donna A. 10:36 Jan 14 (1)
- Sadly, many parents wouldn't know the first thing to do with a phonics book... - LSC 18:03 Jan 14 (0)
We have a lottery system here (m) - April_in_VA 9:18 Jan 14 (0)
I enjoyed it too, but... - MIchelle in GA 8:38 Jan 14 (0)
I thought they were suppose to talk about homeschooling - Christina in OR 2:43 Jan 14 (5)
- Educational "CHOICE" will lead to conformity............ - Cathy in CA -- now in KY! (long on opinion!) 12:14 Jan 14 (4)
  - Exactly, Cathy. This is why I voted *against* the voucher proposition in CA several years ago...(more) - LSC 17:57 Jan 14 (1)
    - yeah, and ' course the test is US History when your kid is studying Roman.... - Cathy in CA -- now in KY! 21:32 Jan 14 (0)
  - That is why I would prefer a tax credit, then we would just be keeping more of our own$! nt - Christina in OR 13:01 Jan 14 (1)
    - Yes. However, it takes 3+ tax payers to subsidize ONE child's education, so.... - Cathy in CA -- now in KY! 15:29 Jan 14 (0)

Second? - Raders Fan 2:20 Jan 14 (0)

First?nt - lgarea51 2:19 Jan 14 (0)

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