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46  EARLY LEARNING / Teaching Your Child Math / Re: CMA Mental Arithmetic (Abacus) on: April 04, 2014, 03:26:59 AM
If you are lucky enough to live near an abacus school, I highly recommend enrolling your child! As soon as we move this summer to a place where there is an abacus school near by, the kids will be enrolled in classes. When we were in Chicago visiting for 3-4 months or so, I enrolled my daughter and it was money well spent. It was expensive and we had to drive 45 minutes each way once a week, there and back, but I do not regret it in the slightest.
47  Products Marketplace / Product Discussions and Reviews / KinEdu Infant Development App on: April 02, 2014, 01:13:25 PM
http://www.kinedu.com/

This was on my FB adstream today. Looks like it might be helpful for parents of very little ones.
48  Parents' Lounge / General Parenting / Re: 3 Very Impressive Books That Have Changed My Outlook On Post EL Life on: April 02, 2014, 01:09:01 PM
YES Julia! I am impatiently awaiting the release.  smile
49  EARLY LEARNING / Teaching Your Child - Other Topics / Re: what about code? on: April 01, 2014, 11:15:18 AM
Yes, super helpful, thank you Manda.
50  EARLY LEARNING / Teaching Your Child - Other Topics / Re: what about code? on: March 31, 2014, 01:32:19 PM
https://www.helpkidscode.com/sections/all-stories/the-last-words/

I have been thinking about making some LR files to introduce novel, difficult technical jargon. Even if I don't include definitions just yet (maybe, maybe not?), introducing the terminology certainly can't hurt. I found this list, but don't LOVE it. http://whatis.techtarget.com/glossary/Computing-Fundamentals
 
You know how Usborne has the series "The First 100 Words in _____________" (spanish, russian, etc). I want something like the "First 100 Words in Computer Science."  Anyone have any brilliant sources to share on the subject?  [edited to add: I love it when I answer my own questions without even realizing it. :P Usborne DOES have a book on this and I just bought it for a whopping four dollars. http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Dictionary-Beginners-Usborne-Guides/dp/0746033443/ref=dp_ob_title_bk )


Found these flashcards although they seem a little young for my kiddos (they include shape and color matching games): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1886034753/giggle-chips-abc-computer-science-game-cards 

And lastly, a recent article I came across- http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/02/17/271151462/a-push-to-boost-computer-science-learning-even-at-an-early-age
51  EARLY LEARNING / Early Learning - General Discussions / Re: We Can Do by Moshe Kai with guest Robert Levy discussing Saxon Math. on: March 31, 2014, 01:20:48 PM
Thank you Tamsyn, yes that is who I meant, Reed, not Robinson. But now that I think about it, I wonder which he prefers. I am only vaguely familiar with Robinson's stuff. Do you know?

I am listening to this blog talk radio show right now with Leigh Bortins (creator of Classical Conversations) and guest speaker Art Reed. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/1smartmama/2009/04/08/leigh-for-lunch-with-art-reed Start at 7:52 and skip a lot of B.S.

I am still not sold on Saxon yet, but all of this discussion has piqued my interest so I need to learn more.
52  EARLY LEARNING / Early Learning - General Discussions / Re: We Can Do by Moshe Kai with guest Robert Levy discussing Saxon Math. on: March 31, 2014, 01:18:24 PM
Poker dad! Shame on you! Two year to hamlet! you are short changing your son  LOL  LOL  LOL

 big grin
53  EARLY LEARNING / Teaching Your Child - Other Topics / Re: what about code? on: March 31, 2014, 06:36:57 AM
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/15-ways-teaching-students-coding-vicki-davis
54  Parents' Lounge / Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi from Chicago on: March 31, 2014, 05:11:59 AM
Hi Bala, are you familiar with Testing Mom? She runs seminars in Chicago from time to time and has a book out, Testing for Kindergarten, as well as a membership based website with sample test questions. Also, so you have an iPad?
55  EARLY LEARNING / Early Learning - General Discussions / Re: We Can Do by Moshe Kai with guest Robert Levy discussing Saxon Math. on: March 30, 2014, 03:15:04 PM
supposedly Robinson says avoid 1st edition? http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/173624-older-versions-of-saxon-math/
56  EARLY LEARNING / Teaching Your Child - Other Topics / Re: Ask a Programmer- Guest post with Kodable kids app creator Jon Mattingly on: March 30, 2014, 02:42:39 PM
Jon- My son needs to get 5 more fuzzes. When he gets them, is that the end of the app? I was peeking over his shoulder and just wanted to get some clarity on that. Thanks!

Also, can you tell me a little more about this, how does it work? I just started following you on twitter, but I am new to twitter overall. Thanks!

Kodable
What is programming success? We're discussing programming assessment in ‪#‎KidsCanCode‬ Tuesday 8P ET

57  BEYOND EARLY LEARNING (for older years) / General Discussions - After Early Learning / Re: Kindergarten advice please :) on: March 30, 2014, 09:44:36 AM
Yep, def the closer one! You will thank yourself later. OR consider moving if you really plan to but all of your kids in that particular school for the next few years. But commuting a long ways with children 5 days a week is no fun.
58  Parents' Lounge / Coffee Corner - General Chat / Re: post natal depression on: March 30, 2014, 02:00:27 AM
Absolutely! I can't tell you how many times I did the same thing when mine fell asleep in the car. Had I moved them, the opportunity would have been lost. I had a neighbor scare the heck out of me by knocking on the window once because she thought I was dead
Or something LOL. I was pissed she woke me up. Wink
59  Parents' Lounge / Coffee Corner - General Chat / Re: post natal depression on: March 29, 2014, 02:52:42 PM
Accepting your situation rather than trying to fight it is one approach (or is that just admitting defeat LOL), along with reducing as much stress as possible. What I mean is that focusing on "it's not fair" or constantly wishing things were different can drain your energy without any positive outcome. This kind of thinking can really keep you stuck in that mindset like quicksand. Like Manda, I struggled with reassessing my identity after giving up a career for motherhood. I was very conflicted, still am in many ways, but I tried to accept that this is just a season of life and I needed to make the best of it before I could formulate an exit strategy. "Fair" or not (living in a place no with family support and two little kids), my situation wasn't going to change anytime soon.

So, reduce stress as much as possible, identify your triggers, and aim for healthy routines. We all want to be the best mom/wife/friend/neighbor/human we can be, but when my husband goes away on business for extended periods, I am in survival mode. I use paper plates and get take out more than I should. I take more naps, usually alongside my youngest. I know that bedtime is one of the most challenging parts of the day because we are all tired, so I go in with eyes wide open prepared for battle if needed. Getting enough sleep is a huge trigger for most people, so try to maximize that whenever possible. I am guilty of staying up too late sometimes and I always regret it. Exercise is amazing for some people, but seems so unrealistic and I don't do it nearly as much as I should. If you can force yourself, it's highly beneficial. I drop my kids off at the local daycare sometimes (drop in hourly care) just so they can play and I can get a few hours to myself. Sometimes I use that time to just clean my house in peace! Sure, I have to pay a few bucks for it, but it's an investment in my sanity.

Try not to let pointless obligations, "stuff," or toxic people sap your energy. And learn to say no more than you say yes! Because every time you say no, you are saying YES to yourself. To build healthy routines, some people really like the flylady. I have an flylady style app that I use called "Home Routines," when I am lacking motivation it helps get me back on track. I know I can always look at my house and see how I am doing...if my house looks like a tornado hit, I need to get it in check because I am clearly feeling down and that's where it shows.

::hugs::
60  Parents' Lounge / Coffee Corner - General Chat / Re: Audio books hints and tips on: March 29, 2014, 02:19:38 PM
Will any of this help?

http://andynaselli.com/how-to-listen-on-double-speed-with-an-iphone-or-ipod

http://tapparatus.com/swift

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=605179

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