Summer School: Myself
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Summer School
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on June 2, 2011
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since there's no summer school this year howcan i keep my 8 year old reading writing and also having fun?
any summer programsin arlington tx that are no to expensive
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- My mom (who is a teacher) always had workbooks for us to do. She had us do about five pages a week, sometimes less or more depending on how big the work book was. This...
- Check out a question that I had recently on this. I work part time from home and am setting up plan for my kids for while I am working. I plan on keeping up with rea...
- Go to the library every week! My kids loved that. They knew they only had a week to read the books before going in to trade them for new ones. Have one day out of t...
Summer
Asked by L.A. from Denver
on February 29, 2012
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What do you do with your kids during the summer? I recently went back to work, after being a stay at home mom for 9 years. I am only working part time. I am trying ...
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- Is there a Boy's & Girl's Club you can take them to? They only charge before a certain time at the one 2 of my grandkids attend when they're not with me so part-time ...
- Since you are working part time, can you find a mom with kids who might swap with you? I used to do this with a friend, she had my child one day a week, I had hers onc...
- I used to use a college girl who came and took care of my kids part time. It was awesome! She would take them to the zoo, park, museum, ice cream, swimming, etc. Then ...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
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- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2011
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What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages?
We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for ...
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- Our kids are 15 (spec needs and only get every other weekend), 11 and 8. I am working from home this year which started last week and is interesting so far! We are i...
- We camp too. Every chance we get :) We have a motorhome and I keep it "camp ready" with our camp clothes and necessities. Add some food, the kids and the dog and we...
- Um, can I come and stay with you for the summer? 7, 6 and 7 months. I will cook!
Summer School Teacher Gifts?
Asked by C.J. from Milwaukee
on July 15, 2011
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Ideas for the summer school teachers?
He had three and they are wrapping up six weeks of summer school and I think they deserve something for their hard work.
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- I would add a praising letter to the principal copied to them if their work and efforts were successful and pleasant.
- $10 gift card to Marble Slab, Braums, Baskin Robbins, whatever ice cream place you have there.
- My husband and I are both teachers and teach in the summer as well. The best thing for us is a simple verbal thanks and hearing what we did to help your child. When we...
Summer Vacation from School
Asked by A. from Lakeland
on February 17, 2008
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I don't know what to do with my daughter over summer vacation. She is only 5, and I have a Part Time job where I get off the same time she is out of school, so she doe...
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- Does her school have the PLACE program?
- Hi A., there are many other places such as the local Christian school in town, they all have summer camps for the kids. Hope this helps a little.
- Is there a Girls, INC. in your area? (New name for Girls' Club). They usually also have a few scholarships. Maddie
Same School for Summer? or Different Summer Camp?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on March 29, 2011
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I'm trying to figure out what to do with my four year old twin girls this summer. Both my husband and I work, so the girls currently go to a wonderful preschool from 8...
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- I would think the kids would want a break from school. Or, at least a different school. Isn't that what summer is about? I don't think the teacher would be offended....
- We are in a similar situation. Regular school offers a Summer Camp which we have used the last couple of years (kids are 3 & 5). There is anotehr camp that looks lik...
- Have you thought about asking your girls what they want to do? That might help make your decision.
Summer Homework Pack from School ??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on March 7, 2012
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My duaghter is in kindergarden. She brought home a flyer from school for a summer homework pack. It has 9 weeks of lessons and you send the lessons back to be graded....
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- My opinion may not be a popular one, but here goes. I think summer vacation is for VACATION. Sure, we read through the summer, and do "educational" trips to museums,...
- I love the "Bridge to..." books. They are very easy to understand and follow and mix things up. Plus they give you a plan to follow. I also buy books from the books...
- Would I buy it? Nah. I, too, kind of believe in summers "off" for the kids. Reading....for fun? Sure! I know families that do this--and I wonder...what's the ...
Career
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on May 19, 2011
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Hello Mama's,
I am looking in to a career change ( EDIT: from Cosmetology), once both my kids are in school: any suggestions on where to look for some good ideas on...
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- Look at your local community college. They usually have adult classes for adults looking to go back to work.
- if you want to go into cosmetology, i suggest a beauty academy. we have two in the city i live in. i don't know if christina's is a national brand or not, but they h...
- I'm a stylist as well and would love a career change. Go to your local community college and take the Meyers Briggs personality test, it can help narrow down your inte...
Sending a Kindergartener to Summer School??
Asked by C.C. from Atlanta
on February 28, 2008
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My son went to pre-k and they felt that he was a little behind in development. So, they placed him in the DDK program at our elementary school. Now, it has been ment...
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- C.... I did a little research to learn what the "DDK Program" you mentioned is and it is specifically for kiddos with developmental delays. PLEASE pardon the questions...
- Hi C., Did you know that there have been extensive scientific studies proving that BOYS are NOT ready for school when girls are? Boys are programmed to develop their ...
- I have a child that had a developmental delay he is now after special ed prek and therapies finally where he should be for his age and doing very well, he is no longer...
