Shortcuts::Key Words

I wanted to share this list with those of you who are homeschooling (or have ones in school) that are doing word problems in math. This has helped my 2nd grader tremendously!

 Key words to look for will help to determine what type of math you will be doing to solve the problem.

Key words/phrases:

Addition:

1. Add

2. Altogether

3. Both

4. In All

5. Sum

6. Total

Subtraction:

1. Difference

2. Fewer

3. less

4. Minus

5. How Many More

6. How Much More

7. Left

8. Need to

9. Remains

10. Subtract

11. Words ending with 'er' {faster, heavier, shorter, longer, slower, fewer, farther, etc.}

EX. John's backpack weighs 5 pounds and Sarah's backpack weighs 3 pounds. How much heavier is John's backpack?

Multiplication Words:

1. Times:  

EX. Maria ran around the track 5 times. It took her 5 minutes to run around the track. How many     minutes did she run?

2. Every: 

EX. Kim buys 2 apples everyday. How many apples does she buy in a week?

3. At this rate: 

EX. Ed reads 25 words per minute. At this rate, how many words does he read in one hour?

Division Words:

1. Each: Ken has 75 pencils and 15 boxes. How many pencils should he pack in each box so each customer gets the same number of pencils?

Hope this helps you. It sure did for us!

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If I Had to Choose, I Would Rather

If I had to choose...

I would rather load the dishwasher than empty it

I would rather do anything in the world than laundry

I would rather craft than sleep

I would rather wash Thanksgiving dinner dishes by hand than clean the bathroom

I would rather read than eat

Ok, your turn.

Mommas Got A Brand New Pad!

iPad that is!

My hubby got it for me last night! And I am in lurve! It totally works for what I need.

So please excuse me while I go play with my Mothers day/anniversary present! *squeal*

Drum Roll Please!!!

The winner. Of the super sweet giveaway, is........

Alicia of Making Time for Mommy!!! Just email me your addy and I'll get all these awesome goodies out the door and on the way to you.

{If you blogged about this contest and did not let me know here, you were not added to the list for a chance to win. Just be sure to let me know next time and you'll be entered!}

On a second note. We met our goal!!!! We have reached 150 in Earring sales in just 2 short weeks! Can you believe it?! It has been an awesome time with parties and making new friends.

That being mentioned, it's easy to see why I have not been here visiting with you fine folks. But we are over that hump so I fully intend to jump-head first into my pile of craftiness and get some things done to share with you all.

I never announced it, but there was a poll up in the top left column as to whether you all wanted tutorials with posts or not. Out of 8 votes, only 1 didn't want tutorials. I'd like to place it up there again so I can hear from you all. So let me know...

Tutorials on crafty posts? Or not? {poll in the upper left column}

Last Hurrah!

We are at it again. One last Hurrah before the contest ends.

Sarah Mae of Like A Warm Cup of Coffee is throwing a huge twitter party for our 10 For 400 contest.

You will NOT want to miss this one!


Some amazing prizes are lined up that will be given away randomly to those tweeting with the hashtag #10for400 during the party. The goal of the party?  To sell the last 59 Rose Bud earrings and be able to give away $400 to charity and $250 to you! Remember, the earrings are only $10 (plus shipping) and they make great gifts (one gal bought 29 to give as Christmas presents to all her employees!).
The Prize List (all prizes will be given away randomly to anyone tweeting with hashtag #10for400)




 Things like Gussy's Fabulous Checkbook covers (winner’s choice):

 

An (in)courage ‘God’s Heart for You’ necklace:

 A Flirty Apron (winner’s choice):

A cute coffee cozie:

A $20 GC to DallasDesigns:

A Personalized Wooden Monogram from October Belle Designs:

A Swatch Book by Heritage Maker consultant Angela Everett :

 Ya, totally amazing, I know! So go, spread the word, and meet us here at 9pm.We need to sell 59 sets if you want to win some moohla we want to meet our goal! Don't forget to tweet with hastag #10for400.

I personally can't wait for the fun to happen. See you there!