We got back on Tuesday and yesterday was Caleb's 6th birthday so we took him to WonderWorks.
I played Laser tag with dad and Jake (dad lost! lol) rode the X-treme360 with mom and dad. That's like really big for them. lol And I saw Jess there too. :)
We left our house at 9:00 Friday morning and got to RI 2:00 Saturday morning.
Saturday we went to visit VoVo, went to visit mom's friend Laurie (man, I love her kitchen!! it looks like it came out of a magazine :P) and then momma dropped me, Sarah, Jake and Caleb off at Nana's to spend the night with her.
SundayNana took us to the Zoo (it was Caleb's first time and he had a blast.), had a picnic lunch, then went back to Aunties (where we were staying). Then all of us, with nana, went to Chuck.E.Cheese, and then to a little beach side restaurant called Iggy's for doughboy's. Man, that's one thing TN don't have, a really nice bakery. I don't even think they MAKE doughboy's down here. Bummer.
Monday we went to the beach in the evening. It was REALLY windy. But the water was awesome. :)
After you got past the islands of seaweed floating around you. lol.
We left 3:30 Tuesday morning and got back at 6:30 ish that night.
That about sums it up. lol.
I've put the pics in a slideshow cuz there's a whole lot of them. Our trip first, then WonderWorks. And at the end there's a picture of the first sewing project I've EVER done. (sad, I know) I sewed bean bags today for Caleb's birthday party tomorrow. It's for Corn Toss. :)
Guess What? I'm getting a job. It's at a restaurant run by some friends of ours. I start Labor Day Week. :)
Problem solving with pasta, exploring possibilities with popcorn, and other delicious math lessons require students to use their noodles as they discover kernels of mathematical truths. This book includes an Appetizer section that dishes out the upcoming math concept; a Main Dish section with lesson preparations, management tips, reproducible activities, recording sheets, and a math journal; a Dessert section that tops off the main lesson with literature links; and more.
• Aug. 20, 2008 - Minute to Minute - Help! I'm homeschooling an autistic child!
Posted By Gena Suarez, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Minute to Minute
Readers Helping Readers
Greetings!
Thank you for joining the Minute to Minute Readers as they answer another special needs question this issue. Below you will read the stories of two women, both homeschooling autistic children. These homeschool moms have taken up the torch of homeschooling a special needs child. They know curriculum is hard to find, and they're hoping that some of you can aid them as they search for the right curriculum for their children.
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Something Special
What Curriculum Do I Use?
Dear Minute to Minute Readers,
I have a 10 year old son with autism. He is at a Kindergarten level, and he doesn't speak very well. He repeats what you say. For the past 6 years he has been in the school system, and I decided to homeschool him because I feel that God wants me too. The past three years at school he had a teacher who did nothing with him but art work. All of the early intervention that we started has been undone and for three years he stayed the same. My question is, what kind of curriculum do you suggest that I try? I have prayed about it, and my husband and I feel strongly about homeschooling him and his brother. But, I am so scared.
I am not very creative and that scares me because my sons are, and I want to be able to help both of them do well. My other son is 11 and is very excited about homeschooling. We decided to go with Alpha Omega life packs for Vincent, my 11 year old, but I don't know what would be good for my son with special needs. The homeschooling group that I'm going to is at my church, and they want you to have a Bible-based curriculum, which is okay with me because that is what I want to use. But, I am also limited in curricula options and what I can spend. Please help! I don't know where to start!
After reading last week's Special Needs Minute to Minute, I know what kind of math to use. I'm planning to try Math U See. But I'm still unsure what kind of program to use for language and science. My autistic son is 10 years old, at a Kindergarden to first grade level. On his tests, he is doing sight words and spelling words, and we read together--well, it's more like I read and he listens. I'm still not sure what to I do for science or if I should even attempt it at this point. Please help!
Homeschooling An Autistic Son,
Tina
What Worked For You?
Dear Minute to Minute Readers,
I want to thank you for all the advice you've given in the past. I'm considering homeschooling for my 5 year old daughter whose been diagnosed with high function autism, and I was wondering if there is any mom out there who's going through the same challenges in homeschooling. Basically, I want to know what curriculum is she using? Are there any speech therapy, OT, or other services out there that are pro-homeschooling, and do they work?
Homeschooling An Autistic Daughter,
Merlyn
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• Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Too small... for now
Posted By Amy Verlennich
My little one loves sitting in the walker since he can play with the toys on the tray... however, he's a little "short" and his feet don't touch the ground yet... I know it won't be long when those feet hit the ground running and so with that... I took my camera and captured a moment that will be gone too soon...
We have NOT had a great day. Caleb and Benjamin both came down with yucky coughs and were up most of the night.....and I do NOT do well with little sleep. Anyway....I ended up having to take Ben to the Dr. (which is a 45 minute drive) and he has croup-and you can't really do too much for that except wait it out....
When we finally arrived home, we all took naps, after which, I realized I never put tonight's dinner in the crock pot this morning. (Spit Pea Soup) Trying to figure out what to make for dinner at 4:30pm doesn't usually turn out well-although.. I have discovered a pretty neat website, where you can type in the ingredients you have on hand and it will give you recipes for them.
Now, it is evening and I'm hoping that everyone will sleep tonight. There is a song playing in my head right now..."Tomorrow's another day, and I'm thirsty anyway...So bring on the rain.." (I think it's country?)
Hope everyone else's day went more smoothly than mine!
