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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Apr 19 (0)
  • Young Scientists club... Can anyone direct me to an actual sample page? ,,,,m - KEB 23:00 Apr 19 (0)
  • What are your plans in helping your 8th grader become more independent and responsible for his/her days? - Christy in CO 22:59 Apr 19 (0)
  • Those of you using/or have used Noeo Biology 1...... a couple ?'s m... - KEB 22:45 Apr 19 (0)
  • One more Rainbow Science question.....can you spread it out over 4 years and start in 5th grade?.... - WTMindy 21:20 Apr 19 (2)
  • Has anyone used R.E.A.L. Science? What did you think? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 21:01 Apr 19 (1)
  • An updated version -- my SOTW I workbook - Kay in Cal 20:52 Apr 19 (1)
  • Reading Gr 3 Bob Jones vs. A Beka - Rena 20:10 Apr 19 (0)
  • jg_puppy-I just saw your post below about the new WP CAW being able to be adjusted upwards to 8th grade -are those (more) - MamaPapa 20:06 Apr 19 (2)
  • SarahCB--are you out there? - Jeri 20:06 Apr 19 (0)
  • What is all that I need to use Memoria Press's Intro to Classical Studies? - PattyNJ 19:52 Apr 19 (0)
  • Opinion again please - M-O-M 19:46 Apr 19 (3)
  • For those of you who lean towards a Charlotte Masonish education, - Chris in CA - a confession 19:43 Apr 19 (3)
  • Writing road to reading questions. (m) - Hope in Canada 19:08 Apr 19 (3)
  • For those of you who have never paid attention to Mcruffy for LA, I have to rave about it.. - CLS 19:07 Apr 19 (1)
  • I just recently read a review of Rainbow Science by SWB, but now I can't find it....can anyone help? Thanks!! nt - WTMindy 18:48 Apr 19 (9)
  • How would writing tales be for an older student who needs work on his basic skills? - Xenoglaux (Mama Owl) 18:36 Apr 19 (1)
  • Do I need either of the answer keys for the Hey Andrew Greek level 1 student book? And do I need a reader? nt - steppingstonemomma 18:35 Apr 19 (2)
  • Is anyone teaching their children Korean? or another asian language - Isabella 18:15 Apr 19 (2)
  • I am still fairly new to this board, and need a ? answered. What do you mean when you say you use a certain curr. as your "spine" ? nt - LisainMT 18:14 Apr 19 (3)
  • Anyone start a 5 y.o. on cursive? - Brigitte in NC 18:01 Apr 19 (5)
  • Has anyone not like WP American Story?TIA nt - Teresa in MO 17:58 Apr 19 (3)
  • How long does it take your 7th grader to finish school each day? (more) - Mel 17:55 Apr 19 (3)
  • Rosetta Stone for Spanish? m - aubrey 17:53 Apr 19 (2)
  • I posted this on the General Board...I need some ideas for making a science area (m) - Teresa in TX 17:51 Apr 19 (0)
  • Singapore: You guys ROCK!! - aubrey 17:37 Apr 19 (2)
  • What would you choose for 2nd & 3rd grade boys, MFW ECC or WP CAW?....sm - Allison TX 17:11 Apr 19 (0)
  • It's that time of year! Another standardized testing experience- Stanford Achievement - Laura in MO 16:35 Apr 19 (7)
  • Apologia General Science to hard ???? - Michelle 16:19 Apr 19 (3)
  • Anyone used MFW ECC with a 2nd grader as your oldest? Likes? Dislikes? Too hard for that age so a lot of the program is unused? Thanks! nt - MamaPapa 16:11 Apr 19 (5)
  • Can anyone remind me the name of the WP yahoo group? Looking at their new Children Around the World (more) - MamaPapa 16:04 Apr 19 (2)
  • El Espanol Facil - Marsha 15:38 Apr 19 (0)
  • Classical Writing vs. Unsderstanding Writing - Shanna 15:31 Apr 19 (3)
  • So happy! I was able to buy Phonetic Zoo levels A & B for $63 today! (sm) - Wendi 15:11 Apr 19 (2)
  • Tami, question in regards to your answer on the PP thread below - Kay in PA 14:57 Apr 19 (2)
  • Grammar Cop - is this a useful supplement? Or is it complete enough to be a light grammar program for a year? nt - Michelle T 14:42 Apr 19 (1)
  • For those of you with video game loving/writing phobic kids.... - Michelle T 14:41 Apr 19 (1)
  • How did you decide what foreign language to teach your kids? (m) - Ruthie in AL 14:29 Apr 19 (12)
  • Have all four volumes of SOTW been revised? Are there significant differences between the first and second editions? I'm updating and am trying to decide how to price my current copies. (nt) - Colleen 14:14 Apr 19 (1)
  • Can Someone with really smart children please... - Kathryn 14:06 Apr 19 (3)
  • Disgusted with Abeka! sorry - LilyK 13:10 Apr 19 (13)
  • How to Spell - Karen Rogers 12:56 Apr 19 (1)
  • OK, need some tech help with the SOTW workbook pages at lulu... Tech Poll: if you have looked at the workbook: - Kay in Cal 12:42 Apr 19 (18)
  • What are your favorite resources for a unit study on Daniel Boone? TIA! nt - Kisa in CA 12:26 Apr 19 (4)
  • I just made a schedule of SOTW leading with TQ chapters and Veritas cards matched up... - LNC 12:00 Apr 19 (3)
  • dd 14 is dyslexic. We need recommedations for math and paragraph writing, reading and creative writing are now fine... - Paz 11:59 Apr 19 (1)
  • TOG vs MFW vs Other considerations??? - MNCheryl 11:45 Apr 19 (19)
  • Is there anything like Spellingtime.com available on CD? It's an awesome resource, but - Hannah 11:45 Apr 19 (2)
  • Saxon Math users - I have a question about the layout of this book.... - Christy in CO 11:22 Apr 19 (4)
  • Winter Promise Ancients vs. Sonlight 6 - questions - Chris in CA 11:08 Apr 19 (3)
  • Science for K/1: Narrowed down to Noeo Biology and Living Learning Books Level 1. - Linda in NY 10:54 Apr 19 (6)
  • study of geography/cultures - my head is spinning again - please help! - TNLisa 10:34 Apr 19 (10)
  • Child's History of the World CD? - Jenny in Florida 10:26 Apr 19 (4)
  • 4th grade, bright but dyslexic students, copywork, writing, and grammar - Rocking Horse 10:01 Apr 19 (1)
  • Trivium Academy: How to find poems in French. . .More - Carmen & Co. 9:58 Apr 19 (2)
  • A question about curriculum... - Yeshua'sMags 9:47 Apr 19 (4)
  • Can someone compare Math Relief to Videotext? TIA nt - mp 9:39 Apr 19 (2)
  • is there anything like Henle Latin but for Greek? nt - BMC 9:29 Apr 19 (1)
  • We got our NOEO Bio I yesterday!!!!! - Heather in IA 9:14 Apr 19 (13)
  • For those using Explorers Bible Study printed off from online, How long does it take - paradise 9:09 Apr 19 (3)
  • Looking for more feedback ..... please!!! =) (m) - LisainMT 8:43 Apr 19 (2)
  • I want to label the spines of my sonlight books - what colors to use and what labels do you use? Also - m - KYHokiemom 8:39 Apr 19 (9)
  • Chalkdust ? Scene selection ? - LH 8:18 Apr 19 (3)
  • Jean in Wisc and others -- thanks for writing help!!! --- - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:31 Apr 19 (1)
  • SOTW # w/SL Core 3 - Sabrina 6:56 Apr 19 (3)
  • Can anyone suggest resources for character training? I'm looking for a book divided into character traits (honesty, diligence, etc) with maybe some short stories of people showing examples of each, with possibly scripture references. Does this exist? THANKS! nt - Momto5girls 6:53 Apr 19 (19)
  • OK....I am completely sold. We love United Streaming! Thanks to all who kept talking about it. :) nt - momof7 6:47 Apr 19 (0)
  • Can someone tell me about Shurley's writing? - Carrie 6:42 Apr 19 (2)
  • Questions about LA for 8th grade... - Linda in NM 6:22 Apr 19 (6)
  • I found some books that look excellent for teaching map skills (link) - kalanamak 6:17 Apr 19 (2)
  • Can anyone suggest a good book on learning styles? nt - Mom of 3 6:11 Apr 19 (3)
  • to suburban families who have smaller homes, tiny backyards, nosy neighbors, pets, and actively homeschooling elementary aged kids. . . - CalicoKat 6:05 Apr 19 (38)
  • Anyone use Easy Classical in conjunction with WTM life science ideas (m) - Laurie in VA 5:40 Apr 19 (2)
  • Pat in MI. thanks for the help below re: PreAlg.. I'm sticking with my original - Tina Duke 5:28 Apr 19 (1)
  • I need suggestions on covering American History, post Civil War to the present, in 8 weeks. (m) - Erica in PA 5:05 Apr 19 (6)
  • WWYD? DD is going to finish Singapore PM-1B "early" (m) - Laurie in VA 4:57 Apr 19 (3)
  • EKS, for Geography, have you looked at... - Pamela 2:04 Apr 19 (0)
  • The Story of the World - Stowegal 0:49 Apr 19 (13)
  • Jackdaws Portfolios - how great are these? They are pretty expensive.... - Christy in CO 23:37 Apr 18 (2)
  • Prentice Hall Science Explorer, can anyone tell me....m - Julieofsardis 22:35 Apr 18 (5)
  • Thanks to all who replied to teaching children how to count the beats in music! - AnnieN 21:53 Apr 18 (0)
  • baby Jake born Sunday 7:15 am! - fernande 21:28 Apr 18 (4)
  • Help I am failing at teaching my 10 and 12 yo writing!! m - NCSusan 20:42 Apr 18 (21)
  • Need History Idea - Stephanie 20:42 Apr 18 (2)
  • Help! I need a fresh perspective on how to improve my hs day - CarlaNY 20:23 Apr 18 (7)
  • Could anyone provide me with a review of the Grapevine sick figure bible study program (kids 5, 6) THANKS! nt - SM 20:18 Apr 18 (2)
  • Another question about R+S Gr 3 - CLS 20:17 Apr 18 (2)
  • Anyone using A Reason for Science? Is it worth the $$$? nt - Ashley (formerly Mom2-3) 20:10 Apr 18 (4)
  • "Best" series introductory level from Hewitt Homeschooling??? - Robin in DFW 20:00 Apr 18 (2)
  • GWG gr 3 vs R+S Gr 3...which one has more writing instruction? - CLS 19:55 Apr 18 (2)