K-8 Curriculum Board

Caveat emptor (m) - Kate in Los Angeles 16:43 Apr 13 (2)
- Thanks for the warning... - Angelia in So. Cal. 19:06 Apr 13 (1)
  - I was hoping you'd be the Guinea Pig! ;-) (m) - Kate in Los Angeles 22:36 Apr 13 (0)

OK, I have had it!! I have been working with my dd since this morning on division - GaMom3 10:29 Apr 13 (13)

I have to laugh - we just had a family discussion about the math topics that are impossible to learn without screaming and crying and - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 19:45 Apr 13 (0)
Monopoly money - MBL 18:55 Apr 13 (0)
Don't know if this will help or not, but... - Cindy in NC 14:20 Apr 13 (0)
My dd did this with multiple digit by multiple digit multiplication. (m) - Yvette S. 14:13 Apr 13 (0)
You may need to give her a week or more to get this. Are you using manipulatives of any kind, or just the algorithm? (long) - Suzanne in ABQ 13:10 Apr 13 (0)
Re: OK, I have had it!! I have been working with my dd since this morning on division - Julie in Austin 11:25 Apr 13 (2)
- I taught short division first, as well. - Carol in Cal. 13:45 Apr 13 (1)
  - Do try short division - it may make all the difference in the world - AngieW in Texas 14:57 Apr 13 (0)
Yes. Put it away and work on it tomorrow. And the next day...and the next... - Ellie 11:15 Apr 13 (0)
Re: OK, I have had it!! I have been working with my dd since this morning on division - profmom 11:13 Apr 13 (0)
try using cold, hard cash! - Gina in TN 11:05 Apr 13 (0)
Have you tried base 10 blocks? - KC 10:58 Apr 13 (0)
Re: OK, I have had it!! I have been working with my dd since this morning on division - MamaFide 10:39 Apr 13 (0)

Those who have used the VP Phonics Museum and SL - I am having problems - please help... - SM 9:20 Apr 13 (5)

Also, from a confessed curriculum junkie.... there is NO Silver Bullet! (m) - amy jo @ FL 9:39 Apr 13 (0)
Don't worry... - amy jo @ FL 9:36 Apr 13 (1)
- Re: Don't worry... - SM 14:14 Apr 13 (0)
We really like PM 1 much better than K... - Sunny 9:34 Apr 13 (1)
- Re: We really like PM 1 much better than K... - sm 14:15 Apr 13 (0)

Skipping R&S Spelling grade 6?... - Sherry in MN 9:19 Apr 13 (2)

Well, here's the thing... - Ellie 9:55 Apr 13 (1)
- Thanks! --nt-- - Sherry in MN 18:44 Apr 13 (0)

R&S English 3, okay my dd7 just started this and there is no dictionary in the back...more - girlymama 9:09 Apr 13 (3)

the dictionary from Scholastic works fine for us at this level nt - nutmeg (aka PMarie) 19:11 Apr 13 (0)
We have the McGraw-Hill Children's Dictionary. It suited my dd fine at that level. (nt) - Suzanne in ABQ 13:12 Apr 13 (0)
We really like the American Heritage dictionaries. We have the Children's one, and I just ordered the Student version (a step up in difficulty). My dictionary phobic dd loves the children's one. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 9:28 Apr 13 (0)

For those who use Saxon with DIVE I have a scheduling question - MelissaJ 9:02 Apr 13 (5)

We had our kids watch the CD before every lesson. Worked great.........nt - DianeJM 10:35 Apr 13 (0)
My son... - Laura in CT 9:26 Apr 13 (0)
I have my son watch the CD every day. - Susan in SoCal 9:14 Apr 13 (2)
- Thanks, for the info does it say the same thing as the text or does it explain things in a different way? - MelissaJ 9:25 Apr 13 (1)
  - Yes. (both sometimes :-) nt. - Susan in SoCal 10:17 Apr 13 (0)

selling Rosetta Stone - Denise 8:51 Apr 13 (7)

IHow about this board? 'm looking for french level 1 fo pc. (nt) - Janet in MI 12:11 Apr 13 (0)
I have both bought and sold Rosetta Stone on ebay in the past year. There are approximately 50 sets for sell on ebay right now. - KidsHappen 11:25 Apr 13 (3)
- Re: I have both bought and sold Rosetta Stone on ebay in the past year. There are approximately 50 sets for sell on ebay right now. - Denise 12:43 Apr 13 (2)
  - Re: I have both bought and sold Rosetta Stone on ebay in the past year. There are approximately 50 sets for sell on ebay right now. - Tricia 14:59 Apr 13 (1)
    - The small print before installing is the licensing agreement that I was talking about but I agree that I would like to see this issue resolved once and for all. (nt) - KidsHappen 15:35 Apr 13 (0)
Re: selling Rosetta Stone - Tricia 10:08 Apr 13 (1)
- You're kidding! I've been considering Rosetta Stone, but that changes everything! It's so expensive, I couldn't buy it if I couldn't resell it! -nt - Breann in WA 21:55 Apr 13 (0)

For those who DON'T use SWR - Terri in WA 8:46 Apr 13 (14)

We did use it, but switched because... - Nicole in WA 23:09 Apr 13 (0)
It irritated me frankly, and I did attempt to study it to use for - frogpond1 21:01 Apr 13 (0)
I wouldn't bother with a program that intense unless... - Tami 16:09 Apr 13 (0)
Well I'll tell you the reason I started with it... - OhElizabeth 12:07 Apr 13 (0)
We used WTM suggestions w/ CM. (m) - Tammyla 10:26 Apr 13 (0)
I used Spalding before SWR was written, but I didn't use it every year... - Ellie 9:57 Apr 13 (1)
- I'm probably only gonna do one year of SWR with my 12yo ds, but as long as needed, which may be long with my 8 1/2yo... - Greta Lea:) 15:04 Apr 13 (0)
I'd never heard of it until I saw it mentioned here. - Jenny in Florida 9:40 Apr 13 (2)
- well, I *haven't* used it, and wouldn't bother except - Peek a Boo 9:52 Apr 13 (1)
  - oops! sorry Jenny-- s'posed to go under OP ;-) nt - Peek a Boo 9:53 Apr 13 (0)
Re: For those who DON'T use SWR - Monica in AL 9:37 Apr 13 (0)
I don't use any formal spelling program... - Laura in CT 9:28 Apr 13 (0)
Not that it's not a great program, I just never felt the need - Susan in SoCal 9:18 Apr 13 (1)
- Ditto. This combo has worked for 3oldest, 4th one doing it now. nt - Jen4b 11:00 Apr 13 (0)

Critical Thinking choice and favorites - MamaFide 8:33 Apr 13 (4)

Mind Benders, Critical Thinking, Visual Mind Benders, and on this topic - has anyone used 'A Case of the Red Herrings'? nt - Katie 19:01 Apr 13 (0)
MindBenders, Revenge of the Logic Spiders, more - kris 10:01 Apr 13 (0)
Re: Critical Thinking choice and favorites - Monica in AL 9:45 Apr 13 (0)
We love.... - amy jo @ FL 9:45 Apr 13 (0)

Starting your history rotation in 1st grade with the Ancients really limits curriculum choices doesn't it? I mean you've got to stick with SOTW - Kate 8:28 Apr 13 (19)

We use BiblioPlan for with book selections and scheduling - Debbie in Plano 19:47 Apr 13 (2)
- This is very interesting. What do you think the religous background of Biblioplan would be? - Kate 21:39 Apr 13 (0)
- Fumble fingers ... scratch the "with" in the previous subject (nt) - Debbie in Plano 19:49 Apr 13 (0)
You can use Parragon Encyclopedia of World History as a spine for grades 1-3 and then follow up with DK Children's Encyclopedia of American History as a spine for 4th grade. (nt) - KidsHappen 11:14 Apr 13 (0)
I've chosen to center our first cycle through the Ancients on Old Testament history. - Donna T. 10:42 Apr 13 (0)
Many people don't use SOTW. Remember, many of the children on this list are older - AS 10:23 Apr 13 (1)
- Wow - thanks for the lists! nt - Rhonda-GA 13:50 Apr 13 (0)
The Mystery of History and All American History are great options for younger children. - Tommysmommy 10:10 Apr 13 (0)
You could also consider VP History, TruthQuest, SL Core 1 (uses CHOW), TOG... nt - amy jo @ FL 9:47 Apr 13 (0)
And doesn't Sonlight 1 start with ancients and not use SOTW? nt - Laura in CT 9:29 Apr 13 (1)
- Yep.. it uses Child's History of the World. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 18:30 Apr 13 (0)
I've never used SOTW - Jenny in Florida 9:25 Apr 13 (0)
I would tend to agree with you. - nutmeg (aka PMarie) 9:15 Apr 13 (2)
- Thank you. - Kate 11:05 Apr 13 (1)
  - Maybe that is why I understood your question..,. - nutmeg (aka PMarie) 19:12 Apr 13 (0)
The old edition of TWTM said there were memory lists in the Kingfisher Encyclopedia, if that helps. NT - Jennifer in San Antonio 9:09 Apr 13 (1)
- This was supposed to go under Quiver's post-Sorry!! nt - Jennifer in San Antonio 9:11 Apr 13 (0)
I don't think so (m) - Ria 8:34 Apr 13 (0)
Not really - the library has a wider variety of books available to read to a 1st grader. HTH nt - April_in_VA 8:31 Apr 13 (0)

I must be blind because I can't find the memorization list in the new edition of WTM? Help nt - Quiver0f10 8:21 Apr 13 (3)

There is no list, per se. You have to read through each section, and she gives suggestions for each grade for memorization (more) - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 8:47 Apr 13 (1)
- Thank you, that makes sense now LOL nt - Quiver0f10 11:38 Apr 13 (0)
As far as I know there is no list. (if there is then I'm blind too). :-) nt - newHSmominTX 8:24 Apr 13 (0)

If done with SOTW 2 and wanted to switch to TOG -- Would you begin with TOG Year 3? (nt) - Sherri in KS 8:00 Apr 13 (3)

I would start with units 3 and 4 of TOG year 2 or else you will miss the colonization of America and the War for Independence. (years 1600-1800) nt - karenciavo 8:34 Apr 13 (1)
- That is what we did... - Louise 15:36 Apr 13 (0)
I would. Might over lap a bit but I think it will work fine nt - Quiver0f10 8:09 Apr 13 (0)

DIVE CD's - are they necessary/worth the price? - Kim in NJ 7:54 Apr 13 (4)

If you are going to teach the lesson, no, you don't need the DIVE CD. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:44 Apr 13 (0)
Oh, you'll love the Dive CD! It's such a nice change of pace - mom2abcd 15:59 Apr 13 (0)
We used them. I felt they were invaluable; well worth the $..........nt - DianeJM 7:57 Apr 13 (1)
- Ditto! And way cheaper than a tutor! And the re-sale value is high. nt - Susan in SoCal 9:20 Apr 13 (0)

Which do you prefer: The Children's Homer or The Trojan War (Olivia Coolidge)? This will be for a 13 year old. Thanks nt. - RhondaM. 7:52 Apr 13 (4)

Thanks everyone. I'll go with The Children's Homer. nt - RhondaM. 20:29 Apr 13 (0)
Padraic Colum's writing is rich and poetic. I adored reading The Children's Homer with my dc. I haven't read The Trojan War or anything else by Coolidge so I can't compare the two. (nt) - Jilligan 16:44 Apr 13 (0)
We much preferred Children's Homer as well. nt - Heather in VA 10:58 Apr 13 (0)
My dc much preferredThe Children's Homer. nt. - Needleroozer 9:04 Apr 13 (0)

Questions re: CW-Aesop. Was looking at the site and message board there but still have more questions. m - KJ in NC 7:45 Apr 13 (5)

Hey--my kids are almost the same spacing as yours (and answers to your CW questions)... - Lana in TX 14:12 Apr 13 (0)
You would want all three books so that you have time for the little ones.. - Sunny 9:17 Apr 13 (0)
CW is a very teacher intensive program. It takes us about 1 hour a day at the level we are using (Homer)... - karenciavo 8:37 Apr 13 (1)
- ditto. nt - Peela 18:15 Apr 13 (0)
I'll be using this in the fall, so these answers are based on my own reading, etc. - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 8:08 Apr 13 (0)

Kay, I answered your post below about Vocabulary Vine. nt - LIF 7:35 Apr 13 (0)

Homeschoolbid.com - LisaWA 7:20 Apr 13 (2)

Yes, I remember this board now - Tracy 9:28 Apr 13 (1)
- I just posted a few things too! it didnt cost me anything.. and It will automatically re-list it 2 more times if it doesnt sell! No extra cost! Ihope it does well. :) nt - Lisa WA 13:23 Apr 13 (0)

Sonlight Science users could you help please - Chris in CA 6:58 Apr 13 (3)

We haven't gotten to Science 4 yet but.... - amy jo @ FL 9:57 Apr 13 (0)
How about using Apologia Elementary science for both? nt - AmyCC 8:44 Apr 13 (1)
- Don't care for it - we already used Botany this year - Chris in CA 8:58 Apr 13 (0)

Developing Critical Thinking Through Science - Anyone Used This? - Joy 6:53 Apr 13 (4)

Used it when ds was in 1st grade in a monthly class. m - Vanna 10:38 Apr 13 (0)
We use it for fun on occassion but not as a science curriculum, I don't feel there is enough depth for that, unless you add in some additional reading. It has fun experiments though... nt - amy jo @ FL 10:00 Apr 13 (0)
I agree w/Laura. We used it and liked it many moons ago, too. nm - Deb in PA 8:05 Apr 13 (0)
I have, and I liked it very much... - Laura in CT 7:04 Apr 13 (0)

Where can I buy HWT paper without paying a fortune for shipping?.... - Tammy 6:50 Apr 13 (2)

Rainbow Resource - I think their minimum shipping is $3.75!! - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:54 Apr 13 (1)
- I didn't even think of them....thanks...I just ordered some paper!!! NT - Tammy 7:08 Apr 13 (0)

Will the old TM for Wordsmith work with the newer edition student book?nt - MO 6:41 Apr 13 (0)

Does anyone have curriculum or other advice for starting a manners and etiquette group? - Robin in Alabama 6:14 Apr 13 (2)

Where in AL are you? (more) - Monica in AL 11:48 Apr 13 (1)
- On the gulf coast - Robin in Alabama 15:45 Apr 13 (0)

I have a movie recommendation for the study of Nero/persecution of Christians. - Rhonda in TX 6:13 Apr 13 (5)

Have you seen Drive thorugh History? - Lisa WA 8:17 Apr 13 (2)
- Thanks! I'll take a look at it. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 15:44 Apr 13 (0)
- We love Drive Through History here! nt - Wendy 10:36 Apr 13 (0)
Would it be appropriate for a 9yo? (nt) - Wendi 7:47 Apr 13 (1)
- I'm trying to decide that myself. - Rhonda in TX 15:42 Apr 13 (0)

Has anyone used Jenson's Grammar programs? - Mama Owl 6:04 Apr 13 (4)

We used the Jensens Grammar... - MamaBess 7:01 Apr 13 (0)
We used Journey to Grammarland... - Donna 6:58 Apr 13 (2)
- Thanks!!!nt - Mama Owl 7:09 Apr 13 (0)
- All that being said, my favorite elementary grammar is Shurley...nt - Donna 7:01 Apr 13 (0)

I have a PS Biology text(glencoe)set. Its a few years old..but looks good...can this be used for 7th grade...first REAL Science program? - Mama Owl 6:01 Apr 13 (0)

Tracy - reguarding your Calvert post (M) - one_l_michele 5:44 Apr 13 (2)

Thank you - Tracy 10:14 Apr 13 (1)
- When did she start with 2nd (M) - one_l_michele 10:22 Apr 13 (0)

Right Start Geometry? Has anyone used this? It looks like a fun supplemental... - Kelly on the prairie 5:31 Apr 13 (1)

Yes, it's a nice program. The material is not difficult, but... - Rebecca in VA 5:56 Apr 13 (0)

R&S Reader, A Time to Plant..this has a new workbook as of 2005...does any one know if the text has changed? - Lorri 5:27 Apr 13 (2)

No. The textbook and TM for the texbook is the same book....nt. - Padmé 5:33 Apr 13 (1)
- Thanks so much! - Lorri 5:38 Apr 13 (0)

Latin Not So Tough - what level?! (m) - Sharon in SC 5:17 Apr 13 (4)

We use level 3 and ... - MBL 5:27 Apr 13 (3)
- Was this after having completed Levels one or two? (m) - Sharon in SC 5:37 Apr 13 (2)
  - Entrance level - MBL 6:05 Apr 13 (1)
    - Thank you! nt - Sharon in SC 8:28 Apr 13 (0)

Has anyone used HAke Grammar and Writing? What are your thoughts on this program?nt - GLoria 4:57 Apr 13 (8)

Coming in late, but I love this program. We are using 6 and 8 (m) - Needleroozer 12:21 Apr 13 (0)
The grammar lessons are thorough and interesting with lots of revew built into them. We have used the Grade 6 and highly recommend it. nm - Deb in PA 8:08 Apr 13 (1)
- Thanks. I have decided to use Hake 6th grade this fall with my son. nt - Gloria 11:59 Apr 13 (0)
To find old posts about Hake, - Claire 6:12 Apr 13 (4)
- Okay, I did what you said and all I come up with is a few posts for Hake for sale. Thanks anyway though.nt - Gloria 8:02 Apr 13 (2)
  - Wow! I just did it and came up with 4 pages of posts..... - Claire 8:18 Apr 13 (1)
    - Thanks, this helps. I jsut tried the search again and came up with the same thing I did the first time. Oh well .nt - Gloria 10:33 Apr 13 (0)
- Thanks!nt - Gloria 7:59 Apr 13 (0)

Help! I need a sound experiment. - Serolf's journey 4:40 Apr 13 (2)

A few we did last year - Jenny in Florida 6:40 Apr 13 (1)
- This is terrific! Thanks! - Serolf's journey 17:48 Apr 13 (0)

Thanks for the wonderful help re Writing and Grammar below... - Staci in FL 4:25 Apr 13 (3)

Staci - (m) - Penny in VT 8:27 Apr 13 (2)
- Penny...after you read TWEM.... - Staci in FL 9:02 Apr 13 (1)
  - Staci - that sounds great! (m) - Penny in VT 9:59 Apr 13 (0)

What piano course to use with 10 dd? - Patti - school aboard in Brazil 1:02 Apr 13 (1)

Here are a few... - K in TX 8:42 Apr 13 (0)

Looking for book on word origins - Patti - school aboard in Brazil 0:59 Apr 13 (1)

It's called an etymology dictionary, but I don't know which to recommend... - Paula H 8:04 Apr 13 (0)

Looking for book on word origins - Patti - school aboard in Brazil 0:58 Apr 13 (0)

Need help picking a Bible curriculum for 1st Grade! - Amy Jo Ohio 20:59 Apr 12 (17)

My Father's World First Grade is awesome but a complete program... - Donna T. 10:52 Apr 13 (0)
Thanks for all of your help! Much appreciated! nt - Amy Jo Ohio 10:37 Apr 13 (0)
I would use Leading Little ones with some memory work and catechism. nt - Sunny 9:19 Apr 13 (0)
Every year for Easter we give dds a new children's bible... - Robin 8:52 Apr 13 (0)
Studying God's Word by Christian Liberty Press is good. nt - nanette 8:47 Apr 13 (1)
- we will be using this next year (5th gr) - nutmeg (aka PMarie) 8:59 Apr 13 (0)
We use Leading Little Ones to God for a devotion; ABeka flash cards for Bible (nt) - April_in_VA 7:50 Apr 13 (0)
How about the book A Faith to Grow On/MacArthur - Kay 6:22 Apr 13 (0)
I'd suggest either LLOTG recommended below, or the Vos Story Bible along with Bible Story Cards from Wesleyan Press. (nt) - Erica in PA 6:19 Apr 13 (0)
Not really a curriculum but we loved Leading Little Ones to God nt - Chris in CA 21:25 Apr 12 (7)
- We love this, too! It is a nice "twist" on Bible story readings. nt - mamato3 21:28 Apr 12 (6)
  - We like this too! nt - Bula Mama 1:31 Apr 13 (5)
    - Ditto! nt - Laura in FL 5:01 Apr 13 (4)
      - And yet another ditto! (nt) - angela&boys 5:34 Apr 13 (0)
      - Re: Ditto! nt - BarbinTN 5:27 Apr 13 (2)
        
        We loved this, too! nt - Heather in WI 5:53 Apr 13 (1)
        
        Us, too! - Robin 8:45 Apr 13 (0)

Which Science Encyclopedia do you recommend for 3rd graders with VERY inquiring minds? . . . - Brenda in FL 20:54 Apr 12 (2)

My ds got the Usborne Internet-Linked Astronomy Encyclopedia.... - RT 6:15 Apr 13 (0)
It really all depends. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is... - Padmé 6:14 Apr 13 (0)

Bible Study Guide...Activity Page Quesiton. - Ginger 20:40 Apr 12 (4)

You only need the new ones, nt - Chris in CA 21:10 Apr 12 (3)
- Do I need one for each child (gr 1&3) or can they share? The sample didn't look like it was something they write on?nt - Ginger 5:17 Apr 13 (2)
  - Yes, you need a student page for each child - Chris in CA 7:00 Apr 13 (0)
  - Yes, you need a student page for each child - Chris in CA 7:00 Apr 13 (0)

Which Latin is recommended in TWTM revised? - Tracey in IN 20:34 Apr 12 (1)

Prima Latina and Latina Christiana. nt. - Brenda in FL 20:57 Apr 12 (0)

K12 science or R.E.A.L. for first grade. Any thoughts? - Marie-Louise 20:18 Apr 12 (1)

Haven't used K12 - but have used R.E.A.L. and dc & I thoroughly enjoyed it. nt - Monica in AL 11:50 Apr 13 (0)

Anyone used Writing Adventures before? - Rachel from Spore 20:02 Apr 12 (0)

Joining the planning for next year - I have not received VP or RR catalogs, do I need to request again? Also, where can I purchase 48 count scholar prismacolor? more inside . . . - Brenda in FL 19:28 Apr 12 (3)

Thanks ladies! nt. - Brenda in FL 20:48 Apr 12 (0)
RR won't be released until May. nt - Ria 19:41 Apr 12 (0)
VP doesn't come out until end of Apr/early May; RR will come out in June... - Susan in TX 19:32 Apr 12 (0)

Are there any movies of Shakespeare's plays that are suitable for a 9 yo and 6 yo to watch? If so, I'd love specifics! (nt) - Jennifer in FL 19:25 Apr 12 (11)

Shakespeare's Animated Tales are good... - Anne/PA 4:33 Apr 13 (1)
- Where did you find these? - Susan in SoCal 6:46 Apr 13 (0)
Hmmm, let's see . . . (m) - Terrie in Germany 2:25 Apr 13 (0)
Our library carries many animated children's versions....I haven't seen them yet to say if they are any good...nt - Janine in CA 21:24 Apr 12 (1)
- You may want to pre-screen the Romeo & Juliet. We liked the movie, but there is a bedroom love-scence which prompted some questions from my 5 & 7 yos. nt - FloridaLisa 17:54 Apr 13 (0)
My kids enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream with Michelle Pheiffer and Kevin Cline. - Suzanne in ABQ 20:51 Apr 12 (0)
My 5 yo watched and enjoyed the BBC versions of Midsummer Night's Dream and Taming of the Shrew, - KarenNC 20:34 Apr 12 (3)
- Please, where did you get this? I'd like to see it with my dds. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:18 Apr 12 (2)
  - Here's the link ..... - VH in MN 6:12 Apr 13 (0)
  - It was an education site, had them all free to watch streaming - KarenNC 5:25 Apr 13 (0)
Couldn't find enjoyable movies, but my kids really liked Marcia Williams' comic strip style Shakespeare stories . . . nt - Kristine out of lurking 20:16 Apr 12 (0)

Anyone used Latin along with SOTW 1 for strong reader? - KarenNC 18:58 Apr 12 (5)

We did and it worked out well for ds. (nt) - VH in MN 6:16 Apr 13 (0)
I started latin with my first grader (m) - Julia in Sk. 19:16 Apr 12 (0)
Yes...m - Debbie in IL 19:13 Apr 12 (1)
- same experience here... - PMarie 21:29 Apr 12 (0)
My first grade is nearly done with PL... - Heather in VA 19:04 Apr 12 (0)

I am taking radical steps with math and my dd/8 (2nd grade)...m - d4pw in So.FLA 18:44 Apr 12 (11)

I think what you are doing is fantastic! - Karen's testimony 14:07 Apr 13 (0)
That sounds great! - Donna T. 10:55 Apr 13 (0)
Sounds like wisdom to me. Let us know how it goes. (m) - Kisa in CA 7:32 Apr 13 (0)
Tell us more about Flashmaster... where did you get it? - mom2abcd 21:00 Apr 12 (4)
- It's a good product. - Cindyg 21:49 Apr 13 (0)
- Wooo Hooo I just got mine in the mail a few days ago... - CED 2:55 Apr 13 (1)
  - And the got it to my house the very next business day. (nt) - CED 2:56 Apr 13 (0)
- We bought it directly from Flashmaster online (can't remember the site address but will try to find for you later). It was $50 and (m) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:17 Apr 12 (0)
We're doing this now. - Cindyg 20:16 Apr 12 (0)
It never hurts to see math from more than one teaching method. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 19:43 Apr 12 (0)
I did this - HollyAL 19:02 Apr 12 (0)

Sonlight Science 4 and 6 - any users, I have a question pretty please : ) - Chris in CA 18:31 Apr 12 (2)

Sonlight Science 6 - Elise in NC 5:02 Apr 13 (0)
Sonlight Science 4 - MBL 18:46 Apr 12 (0)

Anyone try Abeka and Bob Jones? Which do you prefer and why? Thx! nt - Kimberlee 18:25 Apr 12 (9)

Love BJU math here - Tracy 10:24 Apr 13 (0)
We love BJU math and - dm 10:17 Apr 13 (0)
We like Abeka Math and Language. - Lindsey 6:23 Apr 13 (0)
BJU is loved here at our house!!! nt - Jenileigh 5:37 Apr 13 (0)
I tried to different programs with Abeka this year and hated them! - ReneeR 4:39 Apr 13 (0)
Last year we did BJU 5th English & Math but it didn't work for my dd... - Angel 20:18 Apr 12 (0)
I've looked at/tried some of both.....(m) - Regena in KY 18:41 Apr 12 (2)
- I abandoned Abeka but love BJU - HollyAl 19:18 Apr 12 (0)
- I'll chime in here and say that BJU Math is excellent nt - Heather in VA 19:09 Apr 12 (0)

Secluar Latin and Greek - Sarah R. 17:49 Apr 12 (12)

Latin for Children - Jenny in Florida 19:51 Apr 12 (0)
Greek (LINK) - kalanamak 19:05 Apr 12 (1)
- Textkit is for adults... - CED 3:59 Apr 13 (0)
Also Oxford Latin, Jenney Latin, Latin for Americans... What age are you looking for? nt - abbeyej 18:57 Apr 12 (0)
Latin's Not So Tough - MBL 18:47 Apr 12 (0)
If you find a secular Greek for younger ages, *please* share. - KarenNC 18:41 Apr 12 (3)
- I second this request... - CED 3:25 Apr 13 (2)
  - Attic v. Koine... - Laura in CT 5:08 Apr 13 (1)
    - I would be fine with Koine, just want something with examples/exercises not solely from the Christian scriptures. - KarenNC 5:34 Apr 13 (0)
Latin: Minimum, Secundus, Ecce Romani, Cambridge Latin. - LH 18:18 Apr 12 (2)
- Plus (Latin): Oxford, Lingua Latina, Latin Prep and So You Really Want To Learn Latin? (m) - Kate in Los Angeles 19:08 Apr 12 (0)
- About "Elementary Greek"... - abbeyej 18:53 Apr 12 (0)

has anyone used Write Source? like Write One? - Keb 17:28 Apr 12 (1)

Someone who used it posted an explanation to me on the Special Needs Board... I'll post the link .... - Debbie in Austin 13:59 Apr 13 (0)

Grammar & CW...what would you do if... - Penny in VT, who is asking too many questions lately... 17:02 Apr 12 (3)

I would stick with the CW Aesop and not add in extra grammar... - Sunny 19:40 Apr 12 (1)
- Thanks..I think... - Penny in VT 3:26 Apr 13 (0)
well, it depends how much energy *you* have.... - Peela 18:24 Apr 12 (0)

How big is the mark it map sold by SL? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 16:40 Apr 12 (6)

Jean, I got the Geomatters Mark-it-Map (World on one side, US on the other) from R&S. (nt) - VH in MN 6:44 Apr 13 (3)
- R&S meaning Rod & Staff? I can't find it on their site, thanks nt - Quiver0f10 7:09 Apr 13 (2)
  - Yes, it's item # 6833 Double sided (23X34)...$9.95. Ordered from R&S directly via ph (606) 522-4348 (nt) - VH in MN 8:02 Apr 13 (1)
    - Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 8:10 Apr 13 (0)
33" x 24" (nt) - Ali in OR 16:51 Apr 12 (1)
- TY nt - Jean Deschenes 16:52 Apr 12 (0)

VP cards--Are the Genesis through Joshua series and the OT& ancient Egypt series the same card??? - Rhonda in WA 16:34 Apr 12 (4)

So reassuring! I ordered just the cards and cd last week for OT and NT. - Kate 8:02 Apr 13 (0)
Re: VP cards--Are the Genesis through Joshua series and the OT& ancient Egypt series the same card??? - Heather in WI 19:44 Apr 12 (0)
No, that's an error in the catalog. The Gen-Josh are Bible cards; the OT & Ancient Egypt are history cards. Different sets, although there will be some events/people that appear in both. (sm) - Wendi 16:36 Apr 12 (1)
- Thanks!! nt - Rhonda in WA 16:41 Apr 12 (0)

Karin, the problem I posted last night is also written as: - JL 16:32 Apr 12 (4)

Here's something interesting - Karin 19:44 Apr 12 (2)
- Re: Here's something interesting - JL 20:05 Apr 12 (1)
  - Okay. I haven't heard back from my brother yet. nt - Karin 15:45 Apr 13 (0)
Thanks. My dd thought it was boring, but my brother is going to give it a go. Not my kind of math problem, but I'd love to see an answer! nt - Karin 19:30 Apr 12 (0)

BJU Math Flip Chart ? - Laura in FL 16:31 Apr 12 (4)

I have always used them. (m) - Marge 5:14 Apr 13 (0)
We are finishing up Math 3 - Tracy 17:32 Apr 12 (2)
- Forgot to mention - Tracy 17:33 Apr 12 (1)
  - Thank you! nm - Laura in FL 18:16 Apr 12 (0)

FYI - Sonlight is now selling Sequential Spelling in case you are interested. nt - Heather in VA 16:24 Apr 12 (0)

Does anyone have an order form for the Pathway Publishers Spring sale that could be emailed to me? - Sam 15:44 Apr 12 (0)

Is Henle consumable? nt - Des 15:23 Apr 12 (2)

No.... - CED 15:37 Apr 12 (1)
- Thank you that's what I wanted to know nt - Des 15:45 Apr 12 (0)

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