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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Aug 18 (0)
  • Can you recommend a good high school level typing course? - Dawn K 22:53 Aug 18 (0)
  • Has anyone ever used Alpha Omega's Computer Literacy LifePacs? - Dawn K 22:29 Aug 18 (0)
  • Comic Mneumonics - Jan P. 20:03 Aug 18 (1)
  • concern and feeling like a failure over ds'ACT test scores - nancy 20:03 Aug 18 (2)
  • Which teacher's guide to Henle would work best in our situation? - Laurie4b 19:04 Aug 18 (0)
  • Why choose Analytical Grammar over R&S, or the other way around? - Stacie in UT 18:59 Aug 18 (2)
  • Teaching Textbooks - Nicole Le Clerc 16:04 Aug 18 (1)
  • Help! Need link from recent HSLDA magazine - Sharon in TX 14:27 Aug 18 (1)
  • Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? - Dawn K 13:54 Aug 18 (1)
  • Question about Apologia Chemistry - Dawn K 13:36 Aug 18 (1)
  • To Tina in Ouray or anyone else who has gone through Corbett's Rhetoric for the Modern Student..... - Merry 13:32 Aug 18 (0)
  • Classical Medical Education for Mothers @ Home E-Loop - Maribel Hernandez 11:50 Aug 18 (0)
  • Needed: Teachers addition for Jenney's First Year Latin - Jacque Tanner 11:09 Aug 18 (2)
  • Foreigh Language Program help and advice needed! - April 9:49 Aug 18 (3)
  • Aaarghhh! Lost Tools of Writing: please tell me it gets better! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:19 Aug 18 (1)
  • Where can I go for a "generic" list of lit questions? (m) - liz 8:32 Aug 18 (3)
  • My 11th grade daughter wants to do art....and a prayer request...m - Francie in CA 7:05 Aug 18 (7)
  • It's the end of week 2 for us for 10th grade - LoriM 6:35 Aug 18 (7)
  • Literary Lessons from Tolkien - Nicole Le Clerc 4:51 Aug 18 (6)
  • If you read several books at a time, how do you organize your Reading Journal??? - Charlotte 0:56 Aug 18 (4)
  • Cat in black, thanks for answering my question about the BJU guitar course (sorry for my tardiness, too :o). Sherry in MN, go to BJUP.com and follow the links to homeschool textbooks, grades 9-12, category music. nt - Robin i nTx 21:29 Aug 17 (0)
  • If you are familiar with the teacher's guide to Jacobs' 3rd edition Geometry text ... - Kareni 20:35 Aug 17 (2)
  • Please suggest novels (historical fiction) to go along with American History, 1750-1850. Thank you! nt - ereks mom 19:51 Aug 17 (5)
  • Re. Amsco Vocab for HS/College Bound--do you need to..... - Peggy 18:39 Aug 17 (3)
  • Anyone who has used Word Power Made Easy........m - Peggy 18:21 Aug 17 (0)
  • Re: where can I find a decent microscope for the Apologia biology study? I know nothing about them and in researching them I am getting confused on what i need to buy. nt - ranee 18:21 Aug 17 (7)
  • Has anyone used Apologia Biology for 8th over a two year period?nt - Christinaks 17:34 Aug 17 (4)
  • Has anyone ever used Gone with the Wind as Literature? - Deirdre 17:27 Aug 17 (1)
  • Anyone here ever used individual TOG units rather than the whole program? How did you go about it? nt - ereks mom 16:20 Aug 17 (6)
  • Will someone recommend a text for 11th grade Chemistry study? Thank you! nt - DKinTX 13:17 Aug 17 (3)
  • Latin Help - Debi Stamey 12:37 Aug 17 (0)
  • Tina in Ouray (re: Teaching Rhetoric) - LisaNY 6:39 Aug 17 (2)
  • What does a Reading Journal look like? - Mary in co 6:31 Aug 17 (3)
  • AmyCC- If you still have that chronological Bible schedule in a Word file, would you mind to email it to me, too? TY!!! nt - Praisefor3 6:28 Aug 17 (1)
  • TOG Yr 2 and Spielvogel's Human Odyssey: has anyone coordinated the two? - StaceyL in Canada (hoping not to have to reinvent the wheel) 5:47 Aug 17 (1)
  • Anna, yoo hoo (waving), can you email me offline, please? - Valerie(TX) 4:23 Aug 17 (6)
  • Any math "just to make sure we got it covered" programs online...free? - Pamela 4:12 Aug 17 (1)
  • Microscopes - 0:-) Angela 4:05 Aug 17 (3)
  • Hats off to Sue in PA for mentioning the Annenberg Foundation. (Math idea inside.) - Jane in NC 4:04 Aug 17 (1)
  • Anyone here use Artes Latinae? - Linda (Australia) 3:49 Aug 17 (3)
  • Jo - Just wanted to add something about the teens and church issue. - Praisefor3 19:10 Aug 16 (1)
  • What do you recommend for geography for high school? We have Runkels sitting on the shelf but can't seem to get to it. But I have a motivated student so want to strike while the iron is hot so to speak. Thanks! :) nt - readwithem 17:12 Aug 16 (4)
  • Has anybody done Material Logic (Memorial Press)? Thoughts? Thanks so much! nt - readwithem 17:11 Aug 16 (1)
  • Kris, Brit, Moira in MA (and anyone else)--a question about Socratic Logic for you below, link inside - Lynne 15:45 Aug 16 (4)
  • My 17 yo son just told me that he is engaged...... - anonymous this time.....I am just too embarrassed, upset, crazy to even admit who I am to family and close friends!! 14:58 Aug 16 (21)
  • Has anyone use d Teaching the Essay? nt - Des 14:08 Aug 16 (6)
  • Can someone help me with a simple algebra question... - Ang in TX 14:07 Aug 16 (2)
  • Has anyone used the Teaching Tapes for Saxon? - kathy in pa 12:25 Aug 16 (0)
  • The Teaching Company...anyone use these courses?... - Karen in StL 11:57 Aug 16 (1)
  • Unit-type studies - Sandy 9:57 Aug 16 (1)
  • Unit-type studies - Sandy 9:57 Aug 16 (0)
  • PSAT I can't remember when you have to sign up for the test and I am wondering if it will be worth it.... - Suein PA 6:49 Aug 16 (4)
  • Distance Learning for science courses at reasonable cost - Nicole Le Clerc 6:40 Aug 16 (7)
  • nifty little printing trick.... - Lynne 6:11 Aug 16 (3)
  • Some adjustments in our 12th gr lit, for those who've already commented & anyone else... - Anna 6:10 Aug 16 (1)
  • TOG users, I can find the resource list. Help? - Valerie(TX) 5:55 Aug 16 (2)
  • Art of Argument, Thinking Toolbox, Fallacy Detective - Nicole Le Clerc 4:28 Aug 16 (7)
  • AmyCC, could you email me the Apologia lab report from down below? nm - Mel in Ga. 20:21 Aug 15 (5)
  • Daly's Diagramming - Nicole Le Clerc 19:59 Aug 15 (9)
  • Is there something that can help ds "think through" SAT essay...... - Peggy 19:41 Aug 15 (2)
  • Eastern classical literature question... - Stacie 18:52 Aug 15 (3)
  • Can I give high school credit for Runkle Geo. ? nt - Needleroozer 18:00 Aug 15 (2)
  • Starting Points and WVWW question and opinions - Kim 14:28 Aug 15 (3)
  • Please share experience using Notgrass World History or Gov. - Loraine 12:20 Aug 15 (5)
  • Anyone have a child go through the local Police Cadet program? (sm) - Diana in OR 12:10 Aug 15 (4)
  • Need recommendations for a program to teach essay writing... - Rebecca in TN 12:03 Aug 15 (8)
  • Stewart English - Nicole Le Clerc 11:26 Aug 15 (6)
  • Lial Intro Algebra...homeschool discount? - erinjd 11:01 Aug 15 (3)
  • Geography recommendations for 8th grade? (m) - illinoismom 10:28 Aug 15 (0)
  • Geography recommendations for 8th grade? (m) - illinoismom 10:28 Aug 15 (1)
  • City of God or Confessions? - Sandy C. 10:06 Aug 15 (5)
  • Henle Latin questions (m) - Amy in VA 9:39 Aug 15 (5)
  • Traditional Logic I & II - Elaine in PA 8:43 Aug 15 (1)
  • Terri...THANKS...SMARR Am Lit arrived today! ; Nicole...more - Donna in AL 8:26 Aug 15 (2)
  • NEM anxiety (m) - Amy in VA 7:32 Aug 15 (3)
  • College fairs-How helpful were they to your student? When did you go? - Deb in PA 5:43 Aug 15 (11)
  • Those who've already done 12 gr, please see my lit list & give your thoughts... - Anna 20:28 Aug 14 (14)
  • With all this talk (down below) about the ACT, does anyone have an ACT test-prep book they like? (nt) - Brenda in MA 16:17 Aug 14 (2)
  • Kreeft's Socratic Logic - question... - Kris 15:23 Aug 14 (9)
  • At what point do you throw in the towel? - Cheri in MI 13:54 Aug 14 (32)
  • Lials' Beginning Alg. Ds was doing this with EPGY, but we're now planning ti finish it ourselves. I only have the student solutions manual. Do you think there is enogh work for matery just doing the odd problems? nt - Suein PA 11:11 Aug 14 (3)
  • Has anyone had their child do Physical Science in 7th and Biology in 8th? - Peggy in Ks 11:09 Aug 14 (6)
  • All Quiet on the Western Front? Any comments? nt - Rebecca 10:50 Aug 14 (2)
  • Homeschool, High School & Beyond, has anyone had their dc use this? (m) - Sandy 10:42 Aug 14 (0)
  • Do I really need to have my dss write formal lab reports for all the Apologia Chem experiments? Also, did someone somewhere have lists or flash cards of vocab printed for Apologia Chem?nt - Suein PA 10:30 Aug 14 (6)
  • Do I really need to have my dss write formal lab reourts for all the Apologia Chem experiments? Also, did someone somewhere have lists or flash cards of vocab printed for Apologia Chem?nt - Suein PA 10:28 Aug 14 (2)
  • private devotions for a ninth grader - mel in Cal 10:26 Aug 14 (2)
  • To the dear Mom who posted a chart coordinating TTC Chem, Apologia Chem and Micro chem.... - Suein PA 10:25 Aug 14 (2)
  • Has anyone given high school credit for Music Ace? (m) - Sandy 9:35 Aug 14 (3)
  • Warriner's English...which edition? - Nicole Le Clerc 8:09 Aug 14 (4)
  • CLEP tests - What resources did you use (textbooks, study guides, etc? nt - Barb in DC 7:36 Aug 14 (3)
  • StaceyL in Canada, from your Nancy Kress post below.... - Anna 6:21 Aug 14 (0)
  • ACT versus SAT -- article - DianeR 5:55 Aug 14 (10)
  • Has anyone used patty paper geometry to supplement there hs geometry course? Did you like it? nt - Mandy in TN 5:49 Aug 14 (3)
  • What is the most recommended/tried & true college review book? (other than Colleges that Change People's Lives or The Best 361 Colleges) TIA (nt) - Margaret H 5:05 Aug 14 (2)
  • English Grammar Review - Nicole 20:28 Aug 13 (4)
  • Cambridge Latin - Nicole 20:24 Aug 13 (19)
  • Please tell me your top choices for SAT vocabulary building! - Nancy 17:07 Aug 13 (1)
  • If you had to pick one of the Canterbury Tales, which would it be? - Dawn K 16:16 Aug 13 (3)
  • Teaching Rhetoric (for LisaNY) - Tina in Ouray, CO 16:02 Aug 13 (1)
  • Trying again --- What is real life like using Trisms for high school history? - Lisa TX 15:51 Aug 13 (9)