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maths resources/curriculums etc what do you use?

2013-05-14T13:18:46Z

Hi Im looking for something to supplement the everyday kind of maths we do. So atm we just do stuff as and when it crops up & most of what we do has been hands on type learning. We will continue with this approach but I would also like something a bit more ‘concrete’ to follow as weirdly both my two enjoy maths work books! So what do you use? I don’t want on-line stuff really, Im more thinking of a book they can work through. Ive just purchased one Miquon maths book to go with our cuisinnare rods but its pretty dull. Im looking for something which is based in practical work, so gives them little challenges etc We did some mathstart books for measuring/weight activities and they loved doing them, but those are a little too ‘young’ for them now. I want something that’s visual too if poss, not rows and rows of sums!

Ideas please if possible or tell me what you use and what its like.
Thanks

knowing the difference between highly sensitive and ASD?

2013-04-30T09:07:00Z

If anyone would be prepared to talk to me about this I’d be really grateful.

Recipe help

2013-05-19T06:44:01Z

I’ve found a fab sounding cake with blueberries and polenta but have never used it in cakes before - what is the texture like ? does it make the cakes heavy ??

Where to buy baskets?

2013-05-19T17:04:10Z

I really want to buy some nice baskets but can’t find any well priced ones anywhere. I keep looking in our charity shops but it seems no one here uses a basket or if they do they never relinquish them!

I like these kind:
http://www.africanmarketbaskets.com/products/

But any nice ones really, ones that look lovely as part of your homes decoration ....anyone know of a good place to buy?
Thank you x

MathsUsee

2012-11-26T16:25:57Z

does anyone use MathsUsee resources at home? A friend has just started using it and i looked at it when visiting the other day.. it seems like a good system..maths makes me freeze and its my weakest subject but i instantly connected with the dvd and actually learned something form the little lessons which were all about numbers 0-9 lol..there was just something about the way it was explained! I’m a visual learner too so the little blocks and seeing the man do it on the screen appealed to me..
Just wondering if anyone else has used it and what they thought of it?
cheers
mummyk x

Explaining God to 4 year olds.

2013-04-14T20:56:11Z

I am not particularly religious, don’t go to church, and neither does hubby, but I feel the need to start explaining the concept of God to my two. If only because they seem fascinated by what goes on in churches (they have never been to a service) and I think they should have some idea about it before they start school. Every time I try, though, I seem to dig myself into a hole. Today this resulted in them telling me really loudly, in public, that God was dead. Luckily I don’t think anyone overheard to be offended. Can anyone suggest a simple way of explaining this concept to children from a non-religious background. I wondered if there were any picture books anyone knew that might help?

where DO you put your money where your mouth is?

2013-05-17T21:19:42Z

I’m curious.
I’m aware many of us are frugalistas on GP, and we love sharing our ‘how to save money’ tips but I’d love to know which areas of your life have no expense spared.

Is there a hobby you won’t compromise on? (I’m hearing stashes of yarn calling from the cupboards!)
A ‘must have’ gadget you can’t be without? (hello iphone)
Something you feel so passionately about you will buy it no matter what? (do shoes count?)

I’d love to know where you splash out and what the value of that is to you.

For me I eat about 80%+ organic food - my food bill is pretty extortionate but I won’t eat non-organic because I value the way I feel when I eat organic food and I feel good about the lessened impact on the environment.
Another area I don’t skimp on is therapies; I currently have reflexology and see a healer because I’m not particularly impressed with what orthadox medicine can offer me to support my health.
If my laptop broke there would be no hesitation; I’d replace it straight away (but then I do need that for business, but even if I didn’t I’d replace it for pleasure…)
Ditto the vitamix; if that broke I’d buy another straight away - it’s revolutionised the way I eat; I eat far more healthily now and I use it every day twice a day, so it earns its keep. I’d rather have a one ring camping stove with no cooker and splash out on the vitamix if I had to choose one or the other.

Over to you…

Yoga

2013-05-17T10:54:15Z

Please tell me more about yoga

I have done dvd’s at home, been to a couple of classes many years ago which weren’t great, but I feel the need to exercise daily and would love to incorporate more yoga into my life generally. I have the Shiva Rea daily energy dvd and love it (Vinyassa Flow Yoga if that makes any difference).

I have also heard yoga talked about as a lifestyle, what does that mean to you?

Many thanks,
sarie

What are you reading?

2013-04-03T21:14:59Z

I’m reading The Only Boy For Me by Gill McNeill which is good but not what I’d normally read.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Boy-Me-Gil-McNeil/dp/0747598215/ref=la_B001H6PVYG_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1365019540&sr=1-7

What’s everyone else reading right now? x

simple cheap healthy vegan recipes needed for detox please

2013-05-16T14:32:49Z

Hi Mamas,

I’ve just come back from a Tony Robbins UPW seminar and I’m having a huge detox. Thing is I know not much at all about being wheat/gluten/dairy/refined sugar free (used to be a vegetarian) and really need some simple meal ideas. Apart from fruit, veg, grains/nuts and lentils I’m a bit stuck. I’ve been having fruit or soya yoghurt for breakfast but I can see that it could get a bit boring and really want to see how long I can stick at it.

Can anyone suggest some cheap and simple breakfasts, lunches and dinners please? I don’t wanna turn into a lentil