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Do You Keep Your Encyclopedias Or/and Dictionary?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on February 2, 2012
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I am putting away my books, and I am looking at my (once very expensive) BIG Encyclopedias and my Dictionaries.
I am also wondering if I ever would actually use them ...
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- We have pulled out the dictionary on occassion while doing vocabulary and syllable homework. I also like to look up words I do not know so that one I would keep readi...
- I dispensed with the encyclopedias long ago - but they were bought second-hand from a garage sale, and one volume was missing (as you can guess, it was the volume that...
- Dictionaries live in our office. We don't own encyclopedias. I can't see the need for them. We own lots of books, classic and contemporary.
Vocabulary Games
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on March 11, 2010
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I have a very bright 7 year old son who is experimenting with language lately. I was wondering if anyone has any fun vocabulary games that they play with their kids? ...
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- I used to say a word (like one that we read in a book) and then go back and forth using different words for that word. I also would go on "dictionary hunts" and look ...
- A thesaurus could be fun. Also, head it off. Be clear and firm that those are words which are unacceptable and there will be clear non negotiable consequences if h...
- Apples to Apples is an excellent game. In terms of forbidden words - that is totally normal at his age. Don't over-react, and don't laugh - simply look right into his...
Question on Abbreviations Used....
Asked by I.S. from Seattle
on January 15, 2011
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Ok I feel a bit stupid..but I have a difficult time deciphering certain abbreviations people on here use.
I know that MIL is mother in law..but what in the heck is...
How Do I Word My Skills, Ex-daycare Provider(for Resume)?
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on April 3, 2010
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I was a professional registered daycare provider for 15 1/2 years. I am having trouble wording all of my skills from over the years.
Can anyone help?
Lonie I. (Y.)
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- For one, list it on the resume as: Registered Child Care Owner/Operator Take the other suggestions given to list the actual aspects of that position. I love the...
- If you search the internet for resume help you will see many examples of how to word your resume and also the format. Keep it to one page and be sure to use key words...
- Microsoft word has a thersaus use it!! I recently took a class over developing resumes. It works wonders in making boring words sound more professional.Just list anyth...
Christmas Gift Baskets
Asked by S. from Dallas
on December 13, 2007
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I am putting together Gift baskets this year for the 1st time. I have some homemade Grape jelly and some peanut butter but I am stumped whatelse I cna put in the baske...
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- I am gift basket crazy...I will turn just about anything into a gift basket. My grandmother-in-law is getting a DVD player for christmas...so we got her 2 DVDs and I ...
- Themed Gift Basket Ideas: Baker’s Delight - muffin cups, cookie decorating supplies, spatulas, favorite recipes, vanilla, chocolate chips, measuring spoons an...
- When I've made them in the past, I would add things like nuts, nice crackers (e.g., Carr's table water crackers), nice candy (chocolates or hard candies), nice cookies...
Your Thoughts on the Importance of Good Spelling?
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on November 22, 2008
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Taking an informal survey :-) (It'll be great if I spell something wrong in this post, won't it? lol)
My 5th grader has always had problems with spelling even tho...
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- If your child likes to read, that will be a great way to help their spelling. My daughters (luckily) enjoy reading and were always great spellers. I really think rea...
- Focus on his strengths. He loves school. right? You want to keep it that way! IF he still has problems in Jr./high school, be sure to teach him how to use spell ch...
- Oh, this was so interesting for me to read! I have taught first and second grades, but also had a dad that would always say I couldn't even spell cat! All in all, it...
Ensuring 9Yr Old Son in 4Th Grade Does His Homework Daily! (Revised)
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on October 27, 2011
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My son is very quite and emotionally sensitive. He does not ask for help or say he needs things to do his homework. I can tell by his body language and or his attentiv...
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- I applaud you for trying to keep this as "perfect" a setting as possible. My younger son is 15, & there are still times when he's moved back into wherever I'm worki...
- What about having scheduled breaks or a timer for him, so that every 20 minutes or so he can get up and stretch and must show you his progress? When my son gets hom...
- Here is a bit of advice. I got two boys through school. Sometimes I wanted to pull my hair out! This is what helped me. If he doesn't have it already get him a date...
Wedding Shower
Asked by D.Y. from Las Vegas
on June 12, 2009
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I am invited to a wedding shower. I have never been to one before. I am not sure what to get the bride(who I know pretty well and attend the same church)for her spec...
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- I agree the registry is the best way to go. I had gotten big spoons, big tongs, etc. I did register for them though. I loved it. I also got towels for the kitchen and ...
- if she is interested in books at all here's a suggestion. 3 books with a note in the card saying: 'food for the mind, food for the body and food for the soul'. have ...
- Seriously, I know people mean well when they get gifts off the registry, but repeat after me...STICK TO THE REGISTRY! You can register for practically everything unde...
Have You Ever Given a Bad Gift?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on December 1, 2011
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Piggy back off the question about recieving bad gifts. We've all gotten some crazy wierd bad gifts. Do you think the gift giver has any idea? Can they tell by the l...
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- No! All my gifts are awesome and everyone thinks I'm great!!! hahahaha! One year I didn't know my Aunt would have my cousin (his parents are divorced) so I didn't h...
- I have! When my nephew was 3 some store had a promotion where you got a free giant stuffed Spongbob if you spent so much money. We bought him and his siblings their re...
- I have a time or two, I two am super sensitive about watching reactions and being very careful to "feel" out what people want. Though a fall short a few times. I got ...
13 Year Olds and Homework
Asked by D.W. from Indianapolis
on November 5, 2009
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Today, I left my thirteen year old home from 4:30 until 7:00 so she could get her homework done. She has ADD, but on her medicine she is pretty good. The point is, ...
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- You are the parent and you are right to be concerned. I disagree with the mom who said let the school deal with it if the child isn't asking for help from parents. A...
- Whether or not your child has a learning disability it does not excuse her from doing her homework to the best of her ability. She should have gotten more done on her...
- My thirteen year old does his homework at the dinning room table while I make dinner. That way I can watch to see if he is staying on task and redirect if needed with ...
