K-8 Curriculum Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Apr 20 (0)

Big used Curriculum consignment sale near Franklin/Spring Hill, TN - chelsea in TN 21:55 Apr 20 (0)

Need handwriting help------PLEASE!! - JLynn in GA 20:45 Apr 20 (1)

Maybe someone knows more about Peterson Handwriting... - mom2abcd 20:56 Apr 20 (0)

Since WTM/SWB likes Rod and Staff so much.. - Heather in VA 20:25 Apr 20 (1)

I wouldn't read too much into that lack of recommendation... - Robin in Tx 20:43 Apr 20 (0)

Abeka math is 1-2 years "ahead" of Saxon math? <sm> - Pamela 20:21 Apr 20 (1)

This comes up every once in a while (what program is ahead of another program)... - Robin in Tx 20:39 Apr 20 (0)

Anybody know any good Samurai movies? Thanks nt - Heather in VA 20:09 Apr 20 (5)

The Seven Samurai by Akiro Kurosawa (m) - Clara in Miami 21:49 Apr 20 (1)
- Other Kurasawa samuri films... - Lori D. 22:29 Apr 20 (0)
Last of the Samurai! We liked it.nt - MO 20:21 Apr 20 (2)
- Is that the movie with Tom Cruise? nt - Heather in VA 20:29 Apr 20 (1)
  - Re: Is that the movie with Tom Cruise? nt - Chelsea in TN 21:47 Apr 20 (0)

Saxon5/4 frustrating for daughter, any suggestions? - Mel 19:56 Apr 20 (5)

We had difficulty with 5/4 also. - Kristine out of lurking 21:07 Apr 20 (0)
YES! (m) - Wendy 20:19 Apr 20 (3)
- Oh, some more suggestions... - Wendy 20:34 Apr 20 (2)
  - My daughter and I have a funny little joke about careless mistakes... - Robin in Tx 20:48 Apr 20 (1)
    - Oh how interesting - Lora 21:41 Apr 20 (0)

Foreign language curriculum; what is a good one? - Deece in MN 19:28 Apr 20 (5)

Hey - my dd wants to learn Italian.. - Heather in VA 19:45 Apr 20 (1)
- Yea, I am not really sure why he chose Italian... - Deece in MN 19:58 Apr 20 (0)
We like Rosetta Stone, and my 10 yo does it independently. nt - Karin 19:29 Apr 20 (2)
- Thanks, I am going to our hs conference tomorrow, so I will check it out. nt - Deece in MN 19:56 Apr 20 (1)
  - If you catch this before tomorrow... remember some libraries offer Rosetta Stone free. - mom2abcd 21:00 Apr 20 (0)

Can someone recommend a good all around writing curriculum for 4th & 6th grades? (m) - Jessica 19:12 Apr 20 (1)

Ds loves Writing Strands. -m - Breann in WA 19:46 Apr 20 (0)

Home2Teach online writing courses - I understand these are *really* good. (m) - Sharon in SC 19:12 Apr 20 (3)

We participate in these... - Stephanie in FL 20:33 Apr 20 (1)
- Re: We participate in these... - Sandy 20:50 Apr 20 (0)
I've never heard of these, but I'm really interested to see what posts say! (nt) - Jessica 19:20 Apr 20 (0)

has anyone ever used a writing program with LL 7th?........m - Cinthya 19:00 Apr 20 (0)

Does anyone write their own "Student/Teacher Manual? m... - KEB 17:11 Apr 20 (4)

I don't know what Calvert's TM is like, but - LC 19:36 Apr 20 (0)
I did this for a bit, and it drove me batty. I prefer to 'go with the flow.'.(nt) - Tami 19:17 Apr 20 (0)
Well, I started doing this, last summer I got about 4 months of a "Ciavo Academy Total TM" done... - karenciavo 18:39 Apr 20 (0)
I've done my own LPs for WTM science...(m) - Jessica in GA 18:22 Apr 20 (0)

R&S Spelling by Sound and Structure Question - Laurie in VA 17:11 Apr 20 (4)

Thanks! I don't know why I couldn't find the samples when I tried. (m) - Laurie in VA 19:54 Apr 20 (0)
I'll go for it..........m - DianeJM 19:05 Apr 20 (0)
link to R&S spelling samples - DB in NJ 19:03 Apr 20 (0)
I honestly would not bother with a structured spelling program for her age.... - amy jo 19:02 Apr 20 (0)

Classical Writing ..Where is the best place to order it?...At Lulu´s place they charge $30.00 to ship three books here.nm - Becky in Mexico 16:48 Apr 20 (6)

Another place to order Classical Writing... - Shae 22:04 Apr 20 (0)
I take the free postage option (to Australia) and it takes around 6-8 weeks, sometimes quicker. nt - Peela 18:41 Apr 20 (1)
- It's free postage anywhere on orders over $25 - Carolyn in MN 19:56 Apr 20 (0)
I just paid the same.. - Bula Mama 17:23 Apr 20 (1)
- I´ll be in Orlando for a week (on vacations),but I´m afraid it won´t make it on time to our hotel... - Becky Pliego 17:47 Apr 20 (0)
I have a suggestion - six meadows 17:15 Apr 20 (0)

What age to start Prima Latina????? nt - Amy Jo Ohio 16:18 Apr 20 (8)

We used it with dd starting in 3rd grade but this year I'm going to start with a kindergartener.... - Dana in OR 20:45 Apr 20 (0)
If I were starting with 3rd grade or above, I would go straight to LC1 -- or expect to do Prima in a just a few weeks. Spending a year on it would have bored us to tears (though I do like it very much). nt - abbeyej 19:30 Apr 20 (0)
Its working well with my son in the middle of 2nd grade. If you children are in maybe 4th or 5th you could go right to LC I.. nt - amy jo 19:05 Apr 20 (0)
I may do it next year with a 3rd and 4th grader. (m) - Rhonda in TX 19:03 Apr 20 (0)
My daughter used it this year in 7th grade... - Kim 18:40 Apr 20 (0)
The program is designed for K-2, if that helps. (nt) - Mungo 16:34 Apr 20 (0)
Don't wait too long! - Cleo Qc 16:27 Apr 20 (1)
- Re: Don't wait too long! - Jessica in GA 18:25 Apr 20 (0)

Another ? re: Rainbow science - has anyone ever stretched ... - Rhonda-GA 15:13 Apr 20 (2)

That's a good idea. I was thinking the same, maybe using the Chem Kit recommended by SWB or something? nt - Pam in MA 16:11 Apr 20 (1)
- yeah - and I figured there are so many good library books to read... - Rhonda-GA 17:58 Apr 20 (0)

About Sequential Spelling (m) - Jessica 14:22 Apr 20 (10)

Thanks ladies for your posts- where can I purchase it? (nt) - Jessica 18:43 Apr 20 (3)
- Sonlight is now carrying it in thier catalog too. nt - Mama Owl 20:22 Apr 20 (1)
  - Link to Sequential Spelling at Sonlight - Paula H 22:22 Apr 20 (0)
- http://www.avko.org (nt) - Claire 19:15 Apr 20 (0)
Sequential Spelling is very different in approach - Claire 14:37 Apr 20 (5)
- Hmmm... Lesson 60 was right when I noticed an improvement in my 10yo as well. - shanmar 18:28 Apr 20 (0)
- So all you do is dictate the list and correct the words together every day? That's it? (nt) - Wendi 15:00 Apr 20 (3)
  - You dictate a word, correct if needed then dictate the next word... - Jann in TX 19:21 Apr 20 (0)
  - That's all we did. - Claire 19:16 Apr 20 (0)
  - It is so different, you may want to look at the online sample lessons... - Rhonda-GA 15:09 Apr 20 (0)

Free printable phonics workbooks (short vowels/beginning blends/a few more) - Teresa in OR 13:57 Apr 20 (0)

Current users of *Noeo Science Level II* -- start with Chemistry or Physics??? (And why?) AND with which grades do YOU use this? nt - ereks mom 13:50 Apr 20 (2)

I think it's too new to have been used much. nt - Sue in St Pete 19:14 Apr 20 (0)
Pretty please? : ) nt - ereks mom 18:04 Apr 20 (0)

Help quick!!! Hyksos...How do I pronounce this? (nt) - threelops 13:34 Apr 20 (4)

link to what I use for pronouncing words - carin' for seven 13:48 Apr 20 (0)
Thank you very much! nt - threelops 13:47 Apr 20 (0)
In my SOTW activity guide gives 2 ways to pronounce it.............m - Cinthya 13:39 Apr 20 (0)
I've always said, "hick - sose" (short i, long o, silent e) nt - ereks mom 13:38 Apr 20 (0)

For those who want your children to understand percents(especially with girls) take them to the mall(m) - CLS 13:34 Apr 20 (4)

But don't go to Walmart... - Cleo Qc 16:36 Apr 20 (1)
- At the grocery today say meat marked 20% off... - LC 17:21 Apr 20 (0)
That's great & what a coincidence... - Angel 16:24 Apr 20 (0)
Love this story, LOL! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 16:06 Apr 20 (0)

My 10 year old ds has been on a poetry kick..he just wrote something I wanted to share... - RhondaM. 13:23 Apr 20 (7)

Wow! He's a natural, that was great! nt - Angel 16:25 Apr 20 (0)
Lovely (nt) - Jilligan 16:23 Apr 20 (0)
Wow! Beautiful. nt - AmyCC 15:55 Apr 20 (0)
Very good! - Bula Mama 14:52 Apr 20 (0)
That was just beautiful. From the mouth of babes! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 14:34 Apr 20 (0)
That was sweet.... - Greta Lea:) 13:33 Apr 20 (0)
That is really beautiful nt - Des 13:26 Apr 20 (0)

TOG Users - Quiver0f10 13:04 Apr 20 (2)

Re: TOG Users - Des 13:18 Apr 20 (1)
- TY! nt - Quiver0f10 14:13 Apr 20 (0)

Sonlight/TOG question - sted 12:56 Apr 20 (7)

Since Sonlight uses so much (very good!) historical fiction... - amy jo 19:16 Apr 20 (1)
- Love History Pockets too!!! Wonderful suggestion...nt - Lisa WA 21:01 Apr 20 (0)
We have the handsnheart kits too.. they are great... also - Lisa WA 16:23 Apr 20 (0)
No matter which you try, I highly recommend the handsnhearts.com history kits. We've got the Greek and Rome one, and it makes doing hands on *very* easy because they supply you with everything you'll need. NT - mamato3 16:10 Apr 20 (1)
- Re: Thanks, everyone for your input! - sted 20:35 Apr 20 (0)
I had this problem with my 1st grader... - Heather in VA 13:05 Apr 20 (0)
My experience - SLB 13:05 Apr 20 (0)

E=mcQ science curriculum - anyone seen it? - Michelle T 12:53 Apr 20 (0)

Those who work full time ... How are you handling your schedules? (m) - Sherri in KS 12:38 Apr 20 (3)

Yahoogroup called WorkAndHomeSchool also (link only) - LH 14:00 Apr 20 (0)
Ideas vary according to your personal circumstances. Do you have a 7th grader? or ? ages/grade of student - LH 13:59 Apr 20 (1)
- 7th grader (age 12) and 1st grader (age 6) - Sherri in KS 15:07 Apr 20 (0)

Luann in ID...what is Teaching the Essay.... - Robin in DFW 12:29 Apr 20 (1)

It's from Analytical Grammar . . .Link enclosed - Luann in ID 13:05 Apr 20 (0)

Has anyone used Really Reading to teach reading? - Lynn C 12:12 Apr 20 (1)

Yes, we used this ~ - Janine 16:25 Apr 20 (0)

POLL for my dd who claims we spend too much time doing school work, how much time do you spend doing schoolwork and what grade nt - lori in tx 11:59 Apr 20 (26)

On a good day - 4 or 5 hours - Those other days about 2 1/2 or so. nt - Mel in tx 20:01 Apr 20 (0)
1st grd 3 hrs for everything...seatwork and run reading etc.. - J in Japan 16:58 Apr 20 (1)
- Duh, that should be...Fun reading nt - J in Japan 16:59 Apr 20 (0)
6-7th grader about 5 hours, 4-5th grader about 4.5-5hours, 2nd grader about 2-3 hours 4days a week IF they get it all done! Otherwise, 5 days. nt - Dayle 16:39 Apr 20 (0)
K4 doing 1st grade work: 30-60 minutes plus min. 1 hour of read-alouds. (nt) - Mungo 16:36 Apr 20 (0)
thanks girls she gets it, she has recanted she agrees she doesn't spend all day doing school LOL nt - lori in tx 16:19 Apr 20 (0)
About 4hrs 5 days per week for 4th and 6th grade, plus we school year round. nt - Laura R (FL) 14:52 Apr 20 (0)
1st grade - 1.5 to 2 hours, 4th grade - 4.5 to 5 hours (including reading time) nt - Susan in TN 14:14 Apr 20 (0)
*minimum* of 4-5 hours per day, 4 days per week for 5th grader & 10th grader -- probably averages out to around 5-6 hours per day - ereks mom 13:43 Apr 20 (0)
Approximately: 3 hours for 3rd, 4 hours for 4th, and a range of 3 to 5 hours for 7th and 8th. nt - Pam L 13:00 Apr 20 (0)
Mon-Thurs, 5 hours for 6th and 7th grade; Fri - varies (catch-up/outing day) nt - Lori D. 12:56 Apr 20 (0)
3rd grader (almost 4th), only about 2.5 hours per day which is way too little. I'll be beefing it up soon. nt - Michelle T 12:50 Apr 20 (0)
6th grader.....about 5 hrs a day. I dont feel we do enough..:o) nt - Cinthya 12:45 Apr 20 (0)
6th grader.....about 5 hrs a day. I dont feel we do enough..:o) nt - Cinthya 12:44 Apr 20 (0)
2 - 2 1/2 hours for 1st grader....3 1/2 - 4 hours for 6th grader .... 7 - 8 hours for 9th grader! Tell her wait till she gets to high school! nt - Kelly in VA 12:38 Apr 20 (0)
4 hours/5 days per week minimum for grades 3 and 4 of formal work/but usually 6-8 hours can be counted as "schoolwork" (nt) - EKS 12:30 Apr 20 (0)
4.5 hours for a third grader n.t. - Zee 12:23 Apr 20 (0)
About 4 hours daily for 3rd grade dd. This includes piano practice and 30 min. free reading too. (nt) - Jennifer in FL 12:22 Apr 20 (1)
- Oh, I forgot about seat work! It might be more like 4 1/2 hours some days. (nt) - Jennifer in FL 12:24 Apr 20 (0)
4 hours daily, 5th and 6th grades. Kindergarten and preschooler have lessons sprinkled throughout the day, totalling about an hour, tops. nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:16 Apr 20 (0)
5th grader spends about 6-7 hrs. daily; K about 1hr+; PreK about 30min or so.... how long does your dd do school?? :o) nt - saved1112 12:14 Apr 20 (2)
- she is in 6th grade and believes that her 3.5 hours is way too much LOL nt - lori in tx 12:30 Apr 20 (1)
  - My 12yo ds spends about 3.5 hours a day... - Greta Lea:) 13:41 Apr 20 (0)
1st-2.5 hrs; 5th, 7th, 8th-5-6 hrs, depends on if we do logic puzzle or not. nt - tonya in sc 12:13 Apr 20 (0)
K - 2.5 hrs + reading time, 7th - 6 hrs (in private school) + 1.5 hrs (afterschooling) + reading time. -nt - Breann in WA 12:11 Apr 20 (0)
2nd grader spends about 2 1/2hrs, 4th grader about 3 1/2 hours per day. - MeganP 12:08 Apr 20 (0)

MFW Adventures or BF Early America/Primary -- which one? - K in Tx 11:54 Apr 20 (1)

I haven't used either although - Jenileigh 21:06 Apr 20 (0)

The Story of Science By Hakim - is anyone using this - there has been a request for a yahoo group... - Heather in VA 11:49 Apr 20 (3)

Is this Joy Hakim who wrote The Story of Us? Is it any good? - Robin 21:29 Apr 20 (0)
Me!!! --but then again, you already knew that, eh? :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:35 Apr 20 (1)
- I'm going to ask on the High School board too. nt - Heather in VA 13:07 Apr 20 (0)

Konos - Katie 11:48 Apr 20 (2)

We do... - Cleo Qc 16:34 Apr 20 (0)
I've used KONOS, and like it very much; however... - Ellie 15:12 Apr 20 (0)

CED -- Elfie tm is not available till June -- I'll try to remember to post about it then. nt - LN 11:39 Apr 20 (1)

Thank you.(nt) - CED 12:10 Apr 20 (0)

Thank you to everyone who posted about memorizing math facts...(by the way these are the addition and subtraction) ...m - Margarete 11:23 Apr 20 (0)

Elementary Greek?? This looks good, anyone use it, like it or dislike it - Chris in CA 10:50 Apr 20 (6)

Use it, love it! Wanna come see it? ;-)... - Susan in SoCal 12:33 Apr 20 (3)
- Would love to : ) , nt - Chris in CA 18:03 Apr 20 (2)
  - email inside... - Susan in SoCal 19:37 Apr 20 (1)
    - emailed you : ) nt - Chris in CA 22:02 Apr 20 (0)
We are using it ... - Heather in VA 10:52 Apr 20 (1)
- Thank you Heather nt - Chris in CA 11:43 Apr 20 (0)

Simply music program- has anyone used it?I need feedback and have questions ..more - C.J 10:38 Apr 20 (1)

My kids have used a bit of this... - Sherry in MN 18:56 Apr 20 (0)

Luann, Where can I find Teaching the Essay?? It sounds like ... - Mommyfaithe 10:30 Apr 20 (2)

Analytical Grammar . . . link only - Luann in ID 13:06 Apr 20 (1)
- THANKS!! (NT) - Mommyfaithe 15:26 Apr 20 (0)

MFW and SWR - LisaL 10:27 Apr 20 (1)

Re: MFW and SWR - Michelle L 13:46 Apr 20 (0)

anyone know the difference between the new Saxon 87 - Jeannie in NJ 10:07 Apr 20 (1)

Ds went from 7/6 to 8/7 to Alg 1/2...Here's my 2 cents. -m - Breann in WA 19:57 Apr 20 (0)

SOTW 4 Audio CD? - Julie in Austin 10:03 Apr 20 (1)

FAQ's on Peace Hill Press website says "summer of 2006". nt - Carol 13:11 Apr 20 (0)

Does anyone teach Greek instead of Latin?? nt - Chris in CA 9:55 Apr 20 (14)

Dh is teaching Greek to my sons first. Dh has had 2 years of Greek, so this was a better choice to begin with. nt - Karie 11:46 Apr 20 (0)
Thank you all!! Looks like we will be in good company - Chris in CA 11:43 Apr 20 (0)
We're starting w/ Greek next year, mostly - Peek a Boo 10:53 Apr 20 (0)
Sort of, for one of my three kids... - Laura in CT 10:37 Apr 20 (0)
Latin first, then add Greek - LH 10:10 Apr 20 (0)
Greek here... - six meadows 10:07 Apr 20 (0)
Sure! The benefits are the same... - Susan in SoCal 10:04 Apr 20 (6)
- What do you use to learn Koine Greek? this is - Chris in CA 10:40 Apr 20 (5)
  - To prepare yourself.... - Susan in SoCal 12:27 Apr 20 (2)
    - Thanks so much, I was leaning towards EG, ; ) nt - Chris in CA 18:02 Apr 20 (0)
    - oh-- yeah; i missed that part :-) You can also google Elementary Greek and get several online tutorials. good luck! nt - Peek a Boo 12:33 Apr 20 (0)
  - Both Elementary Greek and Koine Greek are intended for this: - Peek a Boo 10:51 Apr 20 (1)
    - duh. brain's ahead of my typing :-) "both hey Andrew and EG will accomplish that". links in post above. nt - Peek a Boo -who hasn't had her coke for the day yet.... 10:54 Apr 20 (0)
Yes, we are doing Greek instead of Latin. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:58 Apr 20 (0)

Any recommendations for books that teach you how to teach writing? - shanmar 9:42 Apr 20 (2)

"The Writer's Jungle" and " Help for High School" from - Bula Mama 11:41 Apr 20 (1)
- Thanks so much! nt - shanmar 18:21 Apr 20 (0)

5th gr Schedule and Books - can you tell me what you're doing or planning on doing. Thanks! nt - jmgconner 9:40 Apr 20 (27)

My plan so far.... - Donna A. 23:00 Apr 20 (0)
Ours - Jenny in Florida 22:32 Apr 20 (0)
5th grade plan... - Susan in SoCal 20:40 Apr 20 (0)
Another newbie effort: - Mary in WA State 18:31 Apr 20 (0)
The plan so far (m) - Stephanie not in TX 14:51 Apr 20 (0)
Next years plan... - Susan in TN 14:21 Apr 20 (1)
- Forgot... - Susan in TN 14:28 Apr 20 (0)
My 5th grade schedule for next year (m) - angela in ohio 13:57 Apr 20 (0)
My plan for next year... - MeganP 12:25 Apr 20 (1)
- Oops I forgot Bible Study Guide For All Ages nt - MeganP 21:44 Apr 20 (0)
our plan - nutmeg (fka PMarie) 12:06 Apr 20 (0)
What 5th grade dd is doing this year ... - ereks mom 12:04 Apr 20 (0)
I will have two 5th graders, here is ours... - Melanie in Wa 11:36 Apr 20 (0)
This is the plan - but.....LOL - Kim in NJ 11:35 Apr 20 (0)
Re: 5th gr Schedule and Books - can you tell me what you're doing or planning on doing. Thanks! nt - an ordinary princess 10:57 Apr 20 (0)
My plans for my youngest for next year - Laura in CT 10:43 Apr 20 (0)
My plans - Temara 10:43 Apr 20 (0)
Re: 5th gr Schedule and Books - can you tell me what you're doing or planning on doing. Thanks! nt - LH 10:13 Apr 20 (0)
my 5th grade schedule - six meadows 10:02 Apr 20 (0)
What we're doing... - Chris in CA 9:53 Apr 20 (1)
- Oh and Mindbenders nt - Chris in CA 9:55 Apr 20 (0)
Re: 5th gr Schedule and Books - can you tell me what you're doing or planning on doing. Thanks! nt - LisaWA 9:47 Apr 20 (5)
- We are doing the same as Lisa except we will be using - Des 10:42 Apr 20 (2)
  - forgot Singapore math for him nt - Des 10:44 Apr 20 (1)
    - Re: and I forgot that we'll be doing LCII, haven't figued out typing yet nt - Des 10:44 Apr 20 (0)
- This is what we're doing or have completed.... - saved1112 10:07 Apr 20 (0)
- Forgot!!! - Lisa WA 10:07 Apr 20 (0)

Jill Boman, re: geography, world cultures & economics... - Donna A. 9:20 Apr 20 (0)

WTMindy, thanks for your response below, a quick follow-up question... - Susan in SoCal 9:12 Apr 20 (2)

I went back and looked at it and... - WTMindy 20:53 Apr 20 (1)
- Thanks so much :-) Just what I needed to hear. nt - Susan in SoCal 21:39 Apr 20 (0)

does Saxon Algebra 1/2 3rd edition have the little numbers - Jeannie in NJ 8:43 Apr 20 (2)

Yes, it does. -nt - Breann in WA 9:00 Apr 20 (1)
- Thanks nt - Jeannie in NJ 9:53 Apr 20 (0)

GaMom3 I posted another response to question 1. nt - Lisa WA 8:21 Apr 20 (0)

A website to show developmental norms at ages 2, 3, 4, and 5? - battlemaiden 8:15 Apr 20 (2)

Here's some sites I found: - saved1112 9:38 Apr 20 (1)
- That looks perfect! Thank you very much. I've sent the info to my friends. I'm sure they thank you too. :-) nt - battlemaiden 10:43 Apr 20 (0)

The HS E store has KQ Med. Maps for free to download (link inside) - Verena 7:53 Apr 20 (1)

Thank you my printing is humming (nt) - Karen in Maryland 11:54 Apr 20 (0)

i-science grade 1- who has used this?...(m) - Kari Jo-TX 7:34 Apr 20 (3)

Hi Kari... - CED 8:31 Apr 20 (2)
- Thanks CED...(m) - Kari Jo-TX 12:05 Apr 20 (1)
  - Re: Thanks CED...(m) - CED 12:16 Apr 20 (0)

Does anyone have a schedule for reading all the Little House books in a year? I'm not (m) - Kisa in CA 7:32 Apr 20 (2)

Why don't you just read a chapter or two each day? That's how we do our read alouds. nt - OhElizabeth 15:58 Apr 20 (1)
- Yeah, that's what we do now with the Chornicles of Narnia, so I'm sure that will work! =) nt - Kisa in CA 17:11 Apr 20 (0)

Systemath Review (from below) - astavader 7:27 Apr 20 (0)

Memorization....Is it possible a child can never memorize?!....m - Margarete 7:25 Apr 20 (21)

Heck, my 11yo... - Jill, OK in VA 16:09 Apr 20 (1)
- Jill - You and I have the same 11 y.o.! I chuckled about the obscure animal facts, and Mars Rover facts...yep, remembering that stuff is not a problem. (nt) - LSC 19:32 Apr 20 (0)
You've got my child!... - Greta Lea:) 13:57 Apr 20 (0)
Remember, you need to input. - Becki in IN 12:52 Apr 20 (0)
My son, now 11, has had a difficult time learning his math facts. He still....(more) - LSC 11:09 Apr 20 (1)
- Thank You. nt - Margarete 11:12 Apr 20 (0)
Very possible... my husband has a rote learning disability and cannot even memorize our license plate number (nt) - Heather (VA) 9:53 Apr 20 (0)
I would suggest reading "A Mind at a Time" by Dr Mel Levine (m) - MMD 9:53 Apr 20 (1)
- I concur that the book would be helpful. Also, if memory is a weak area, school will kill him. nt - Laurie4b 10:03 Apr 20 (0)
Is he a visual-spatial learner? (m) - Karin 9:44 Apr 20 (0)
Pencils - CED 8:50 Apr 20 (1)
- ROFL! Both of my school aged dc do the pencil dropping thing!! (nt) - Michelle in MI 9:33 Apr 20 (0)
Math facts take longer to memorize than you think... - MIch elle 7:52 Apr 20 (0)
Suggestions....... - Claire 7:46 Apr 20 (7)
- Great information, thanks for this post! Do you really think Math Facts the Fun Way.... - Michelle T 9:41 Apr 20 (4)
  - Yes, my daughter has dylexia and has a hard time memorizing math facts. nt - Paula S. 12:24 Apr 20 (1)
    - One more thing. We have tryed many things, and Semple Math is the program that finally worked for us... - Paula S. 12:30 Apr 20 (0)
  - There are a very few children who do not do well with MFFW, - Claire 11:40 Apr 20 (1)
    - Yep, it didn't work with my son.nt - Greta Lea:) 13:46 Apr 20 (0)
- I agree about using Math Facts in Flash! We had tried many different things and it is what finally worked with my ds. nt - Debbie in Austin 9:22 Apr 20 (0)
- My son is 8 and knew very few of his addition facts...(more) - Michelle in MI 8:26 Apr 20 (0)

Teaching the Trivium - Jessica in GA 7:10 Apr 20 (4)

I liked it. I have blended it's approach with the WTM. more - Socal Sandra 12:52 Apr 20 (0)
Love it! I still haven't... - Donna A. 9:24 Apr 20 (1)
- Thanks for the goup link! - Bula Mama 15:06 Apr 20 (0)
I love this book! Their philosophy of education is absolutely wonderful! nt - Tracy in Ky 7:34 Apr 20 (0)

Question about the pronunciation of Omicron in the Elementary Greek program... - Tracy in Ky 6:57 Apr 20 (3)

Thank you both for answering my question! nt - Tracy in Ky 9:39 Apr 20 (0)
In EG, we go with the actual length... - abbeyej 8:14 Apr 20 (0)
the omicron is short (micro) and the omega is long (mega) - moira 7:52 Apr 20 (0)

Gail (GVA) question about MFW K... - Heather in VA 6:44 Apr 20 (2)

Maybe if you took it slowly... - GVA 8:32 Apr 20 (1)
- Thanks - I'm trying to figure out my options.. - Heather in VA 10:21 Apr 20 (0)

Anyone using Noeo level 1 science program - love to hear how you like it ...(m) - Lisa 6:31 Apr 20 (4)

We are using Chem 1 (m) - MMD 17:27 Apr 20 (1)
- MMD- Do you think Chem I is okay for a 4th and 1st grader? - Paula S. 19:54 Apr 20 (0)
Me too! -nt - Breann in WA 9:01 Apr 20 (1)
- Me, three! nt - Mother West Wind 11:49 Apr 20 (0)

Lightning Lit...should one use a writing program with this??? - Robin in DFW 6:15 Apr 20 (7)

I suggest you post your question on the Hewitt yahoo group - MIch elle 7:46 Apr 20 (0)
How old is your dd? I have some of the same questions you have. - MI Mom 6:59 Apr 20 (5)
- DD was 13 in January and is a 7th grader...nt - Robin in DFW 7:01 Apr 20 (4)
  - It's too early for anything but rambling thoughts, but here is my feeble attempt to answer this . . . - Luann in ID 7:37 Apr 20 (3)
    - I wanted to clarify . . . (now that I've had more coffee :-) - Luann in ID 10:17 Apr 20 (2)
      - Thanks. I don't want to... - Robin in DFW 11:34 Apr 20 (1)
        
        You are making perfect sense . . . - Luann in ID 12:59 Apr 20 (0)

Nissi, From Below, re: Orbiting With Logic and Critical Thinking 1 (m) - FranW 6:06 Apr 20 (0)

Wondering about thoughts on literature studies in 7th grade on - Kelly on the prairie 5:50 Apr 20 (8)

Re: Wondering about thoughts on literature studies in 7th grade on - Kelly on the prairie 9:31 Apr 20 (1)
- Well, I think you hit the nail on the head . . . - Luann in ID 10:12 Apr 20 (0)
I agree with the LL option and here is another idea. . . - Luann in ID 9:03 Apr 20 (4)
- Our co-op has done short stories with the Toolbook of Prose & Poetry - Laurel in CA 10:43 Apr 20 (2)
  - Laurel, would you mind... - Sandy 21:05 Apr 20 (0)
  - Great idea! nt - Luann in ID 13:07 Apr 20 (0)
- And one more idea . . .(since I *am* the queen of "just one more thing") - Luann in ID 9:13 Apr 20 (0)
Lightning Lit. & Comp - MIch elle 5:59 Apr 20 (0)

Sequential Spelling: What level should my accelerated 3rd grader start at? nt - April_in_VA 5:48 Apr 20 (8)

Thanks, it sounds like this may not be the program for us.... - April_in_VA 14:39 Apr 20 (1)
- That's what I would do..... nt - Claire 19:23 Apr 20 (0)
I started my 5th grader in levels one and two - and I do... - Rhonda-GA 12:42 Apr 20 (0)
"Accelerated" does not equal "good speller".... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 9:22 Apr 20 (0)
If your dd is accelerated, you may want to look at a *somewhat* similar program: Spelling Power.(nt) - Tami 8:22 Apr 20 (0)
If you do decide to go with Seq. Spelling..You need to start at level 1 - Mama owl 6:36 Apr 20 (1)
- yep...always start at level one, adjust the pace, or just enjoy a simple program :) <m> - Pamela 7:18 Apr 20 (0)
Sequential Spelling:was developed for people with dyslexia. If your child is accelerated, I would choose another program. SS is not going to be efficient for a natural speller. (I have Sequential Spelling.) nt - Laurie4b 5:50 Apr 20 (0)

For those that use Rosetta Stone with younger children... - Leslie 5:33 Apr 20 (4)

Thank you for your advice, ladies! (nt) - Leslie 19:16 Apr 20 (0)
Doing RS w/ our dc 8 and 6 since September... (m) - Vanna 13:51 Apr 20 (0)
Check with your library system... - Kate in Los Angeles 13:41 Apr 20 (0)
I don't wait on the workbooks... - Midwest Momma 6:29 Apr 20 (0)

Thanks to everyone who responded to my dd's math problem below. I'm going to look into Practical Math and many of the others you've suggested. Thanks! nt - Mom2-3 5:22 Apr 20 (0)

What Science kits would you recommend for K/1st? (M) - one_l_michele 5:18 Apr 20 (2)

Home Science Tools has a lot of new kits... - GVA 5:55 Apr 20 (0)
Do you have a Tobin's Lab catalog? (m) - OhElizabeth 5:24 Apr 20 (0)

Ria (or someone)- Can you compare Rainbow Science and Singapore Interactive Science for me?... - Nan in Mass 4:58 Apr 20 (10)

We are using IS this year.... - Rose 9:19 Apr 20 (0)
Can you switch IS chapter orders? - Janet in MI 7:59 Apr 20 (1)
- LOL LOL LOL - I squirrel that list, too, even with my 15yo. nm - Nan in Mass 9:42 Apr 20 (0)
I haven't done Rainbow (m) - Ria 5:32 Apr 20 (6)
- PS - Ria 5:35 Apr 20 (5)
  - Ria - How are you combining the two?... - Nan in Mass 6:42 Apr 20 (1)
    - I just do them both (m) - Ria 6:55 Apr 20 (0)
  - RE: PH Science Explorer Series... - Robin in DFW 5:46 Apr 20 (2)
    - I think you'd do just fine (m) - Ria 5:52 Apr 20 (1)
      - Thanks for your help! nt - Robin in DFW 6:31 Apr 20 (0)

I'm teaching a class for grades 3-5 in our co-op next year titled Math Fun. Any recommendations? - suzeintn 4:58 Apr 20 (8)

http://mathcats.com -- nt - LC 19:44 Apr 20 (0)
I would refer you to the www.livingmath.net site. (m) - Kristine out of lurking 6:45 Apr 20 (0)
RightStart math games and Challenge Math by Zaccaro!!! (m) - OhElizabeth 5:08 Apr 20 (5)
- Are the RS games the ones using Al abacus?? Thanks! nt - Praisefor3 5:18 Apr 20 (4)
  - Same company, different products. A small abacus is included in the Games Kit. nt - OhElizabeth 5:25 Apr 20 (3)
    - OhElizabeth, one question about this.... - Maria in Nashville 5:41 Apr 20 (2)
      - If you are doing the regular levels of RS (A, B, C, etc.), you do not need the Activities book... - OhElizabeth 6:33 Apr 20 (1)
        
        Thanks. That's exactly what I needed to know. nt - Maria in Nashville 6:56 Apr 20 (0)

Kingfisher schedual for middle ages... - Nan in Mass 4:51 Apr 20 (5)

Nan in Mass...this was done by kpzz... - Temara 12:20 Apr 20 (0)
I'm sorry. It was on a long defunct computer. I only have a print copy... - Nan in Mass 9:47 Apr 20 (0)
Kingfisher ancient schedule sm... - Temara 5:45 Apr 20 (0)
Could I have one too please?.........:).......nt - Cinthya 5:37 Apr 20 (0)
Nan in Mass...May I please... - MI Mom 5:35 Apr 20 (0)

To all who have answered my posts: I want to say, "Thank You." - Karen's testimony 4:27 Apr 20 (2)

Thank you everyone from me as well!!! You guys make hsing so much better for me! nt - Liz in NC 5:02 Apr 20 (1)
- I third this! I get questions answered by reading others q/a too. This board is Awesome. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! nt - newHSmominTX 7:28 Apr 20 (0)

Math Estimation - Salminen 4:14 Apr 20 (2)

Perhaps Key to Percents.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 4:56 Apr 20 (1)
- I have those - Salminen 8:05 Apr 20 (0)

Does anyone go by Lifestyle of Learning? See inside. - Natalya 23:41 Apr 19 (12)

I'm no help except to say you can search yahoogroups.com for "Marilyn Howshall" - mom2abcd 22:02 Apr 20 (0)
Thank you for all the responses. - Natalya 19:44 Apr 20 (0)
What is Lifestyle of Learning? Is this something specific you are referring to, or just a general term? nt - Michelle T 9:43 Apr 20 (6)
- This is the answer for Michelle T. Please see inside. - Natalya 19:42 Apr 20 (0)
- It's mostly religious, but I tend to file it w/ "unschooling" approaches for a secular term :-) --here's a link: - Peek a Boo 9:54 Apr 20 (4)
  - Oh, Peek--not "religious," but definitely "Christian." nt - Ellie 13:21 Apr 20 (3)
    - well, yeah :-) - Peek a Boo 14:06 Apr 20 (2)
      - One should never assume anything <g>.... - Ellie 15:14 Apr 20 (1)
        
        yes ma'am :-) ......"o-KAY Mom!" nt - Peek a Boo 17:17 Apr 20 (0)
we kinda do this w/ my almost-9yos: - Peek a Boo 9:26 Apr 20 (0)
Since you're on a discussion board for WTM, have you read "The Well-Trained Mind"... - OhElizabeth 5:00 Apr 20 (1)
- The WTM was my #1 resource for two years, but - Natalya 7:55 Apr 20 (0)

middle ages....more... - Dana in Germany 21:38 Apr 19 (14)

For more literature suggestions, also check out Veritas Press's catalog. (nm) - Wendi 11:57 Apr 20 (0)
I think that you will really love SOTW2 for that age group. - Carol in Cal. 10:57 Apr 20 (0)
My plan for next year - Jenny in Florida 8:07 Apr 20 (3)
- Oh, please share your video list!! We're going to be studying Middle Ages next year, too! (nt) - Wendi 11:57 Apr 20 (1)
  - Here you go: - Jenny in Florida 17:10 Apr 20 (0)
- Forgot to mention: - Jenny in Florida 8:09 Apr 20 (0)
And if you go with Story of the World (sm) - Verena 7:19 Apr 20 (0)
We use Story of the World for those ages. I live in England and I love the way that it covers world history so broadly. nt - MeganP 22:35 Apr 19 (5)
- We also sued SOTW Vol 2 and supplemented with a lot of literature - Laura R (FL) 5:11 Apr 20 (2)
  - You sued them-oh no get the lawyers-Just teasing:)NT - Nancy in PA 6:23 Apr 20 (1)
    - Yeah, go ahead...pick on my typing while it's still morning! ;) nt - Laura R (FL) 8:04 Apr 20 (0)
- I 2nd this! - Kay in PA 3:27 Apr 20 (1)
  - If you have never tasted Story of the World II, try it. - Karen's testimony 4:30 Apr 20 (0)
Oh! I am sooo envious! All those great castles!!! nt - Lisa WA 21:41 Apr 19 (0)

Does anyone have experience with using Montessori materials for preschool at home? - Heather in VA 21:15 Apr 19 (5)

Thanks everyone!!!! nt - Heather in VA 6:30 Apr 20 (0)
The lady who wrote RightStart math also start a Montessori school and ... - OhElizabeth 4:58 Apr 20 (0)
Yep - some book recommendations and links (m) - angela in ohio 22:51 Apr 19 (1)
- Thanks for the links! They're great!! - Laura in VA 8:32 Apr 20 (0)
I think there might be a yahoo group dedicated to this. I don't know the link though (nt) - CED 21:32 Apr 19 (0)

Ok Winters promise, Tanglewood??? compared to Sonlight? - MO 21:08 Apr 19 (0)

Does anyone familiar with E. G. White's books ( The Desire of Ages, Bible Readings for the Home, The Triumph of God's Love, etc.) What teaching are they? Are they any good? Any feedback is welcome. - Natalya 20:42 Apr 19 (3)

Thank you, this is enough for me to make a decision. - Natalya 7:48 Apr 20 (0)
I think Pam is correct... - Tami 6:21 Apr 20 (0)
Wasn't she the Seventh-day Adventist lady? nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 20:57 Apr 19 (0)

(Trying again...) Is anyone here familiar with Grasp Math?... - Julie in CA 20:35 Apr 19 (0)

Where to start with MFW??? If he knows... - Amy Jo Ohio 20:25 Apr 19 (5)

Thanks Ladies!! If I choose this, I will definitely go with MFWK!!! Y'all were a big help!! nt - Amy Jo Ohio 15:41 Apr 20 (0)
MFW K teaches letters and sounds, but also how to read up to 3-letter words... - MontanaMom 20:31 Apr 19 (3)
- I think you'd like MFW K... - ShawneinFL 7:33 Apr 20 (0)
- Agree as well (more)... - GVA 5:59 Apr 20 (0)
- I agree with MontanaMom... - momofkhm 4:07 Apr 20 (0)

Anyone have a dd/5 who can read a book well and yet still thinks they cannot read books in general? m - d4pw in So.FLA 20:11 Apr 19 (2)

How is the layout different? - CED 20:25 Apr 19 (1)
- Thanks - good idea. This is the same dd who thought she could not swim in every pool. I had to prove that if you can swim in one pool, you can swim in them all! nt - d4pw in So.FLA 20:29 Apr 19 (0)

Donna T or anyone else familiar with MFW 1st grade...m - Dawn E 19:45 Apr 19 (0)

Those using Latina Christiana I with DVDs, how long do you spend on it each day? m - MI Mom 19:41 Apr 19 (2)

What we do... - SLB 13:13 Apr 20 (0)
30 minutes a day at our house. (m) - Julia 8:03 Apr 20 (0)

Does anyone know if there are study guides or other materials to go with The STory of Science by Hakim (more) - Heather in VA 19:40 Apr 19 (2)

I haven't found any -- - Peek a Boo 9:35 Apr 20 (1)
- even better-- - Peek a Boo 9:37 Apr 20 (0)

SWR praise!...My ds CHOSE to read a book *alone* tonight!... - Greta Lea:) 19:26 Apr 19 (7)

Yaaa Hoo!!! nt - Pensguys 5:23 Apr 20 (0)
That is great! n/t - one_l_michele 5:13 Apr 20 (0)
Yay, I know that feeling, isnt it great?I am very happy for you. nt - Peela 20:44 Apr 19 (0)
Isn't that wonderful!!! nt - OhElizabeth 20:40 Apr 19 (0)
That's awesome. I'm so happy for you! :-) nt - May in WA 20:09 Apr 19 (0)
Wonderful!! nt - Chris in CA 20:05 Apr 19 (0)
Forgot to add...He happily gave me a wonderfully detailed oral narration of the book afterward.nt - Greta Lea:) 19:27 Apr 19 (0)

Has anyone combined SL Core 3 and SOTW 3? If so, which did you have take the lead and is there an already put together schedule to be found anywhere? (nt) - Jennifer in FL (posting for a friend) 19:20 Apr 19 (8)

We are doing this currently. (m) - Cathi in San Diego 8:19 Apr 20 (0)
We are going to do this... - Lucky Mom 7:19 Apr 20 (2)
- just to jump in... did your dc like doing it this way-are they interested?-it's on my possibilities list. TIA nt - Strawberry Queen 10:24 Apr 20 (1)
  - Yes, history is their favorite subject (m) - Lucky Mom 12:43 Apr 20 (0)
I did this for most of this year, but decided to drop it. - Becki in IN 6:19 Apr 20 (0)
We will do this in the fall.... - JennG 4:52 Apr 20 (0)
I did this... - Natalie 3:04 Apr 20 (0)
Also interested ... Considering for next year - Vanessa in Virginia 21:27 Apr 19 (0)

Where is the cheapest place to buy RightStart products? -nt - Breann in WA 19:05 Apr 19 (4)

Try posting a WTB on the RS Yahoo group. nt. - Natalie 2:58 Apr 20 (0)
Rainbow Resource has a small discount for new curriculum... - 2lilreds in NC 19:13 Apr 19 (2)
- RR is my favorite place to shop ;) but they don't have many of the RS manipulatives. Ebay rarely ever has any. Any other ideas? Thanks! -nt - Breann in WA 19:19 Apr 19 (1)
  - There's a bulletin board at the RS site... - May in WA 19:31 Apr 19 (0)

The checklist. Has anyone used this? (m) - Needleroozer 19:02 Apr 19 (3)

Haven't used it but... - 2lilreds in NC 19:08 Apr 19 (1)
- Re: Haven't used it but... - Amy Verlennich 5:26 Apr 20 (0)
Re: The checklist. Has anyone used this? (m) - Jessica in GA 19:07 Apr 19 (0)

Writing Question: Does a "true classical" writing program need to follow the progymnasmata? (m) - Wally 18:55 Apr 19 (2)

This is a decision I would only make after reading more philosophy - frogpond1 21:41 Apr 19 (1)
- Thanks for your thoughts... What do you focus on in the co-op setting? nt. - Wally 10:16 Apr 20 (0)

Can anyone compare TOG, Biblioplan and Truthquest? Why did you chose the one you did? - momofkhm 18:50 Apr 19 (8)

Thansk ladies! I was thinking it would be either Biblioplan or TQ. Thanks for answering! nt - momofkhm 12:50 Apr 20 (0)
I use TQ, but have Biblioplan, and have not used TOG... - Sunny 7:34 Apr 20 (0)
We use Biblioplan but are switching to TOG - Michelle in CA 6:58 Apr 20 (0)
Well I have a comment on the TQ... - OhElizabeth 5:21 Apr 20 (2)
- I'm looking way ahead! - momofkhm 12:15 Apr 20 (1)
  - You might also consider that by the time you start the next cycle with your 7th grader... - OhElizabeth 19:51 Apr 20 (0)
I ended up with Truthquest for this next year because it - frogpond1 21:46 Apr 19 (0)
Biblioplan here...age of dd rules out other two - Ali in OR 19:25 Apr 19 (0)

Question about R & S English 6 :) - Mel in Ga. 18:17 Apr 19 (2)

R&S English does not include vocabulary - Salminen 18:22 Apr 19 (1)
- Thanks, I appreciate it :) nm - Mel in Ga. 18:40 Apr 19 (0)

TOG question 2 - GaMom3 18:07 Apr 19 (6)

We plan to - Des 7:12 Apr 20 (0)
we don't use it either - lori in tx 6:54 Apr 20 (0)
We don't use the suggested writing or grammar . . . (m) - Kim in MO 19:48 Apr 19 (0)
Re: TOG question 2 - Lisa WA 18:43 Apr 19 (2)
- Um... I had a mind cramp again... My oldest will use The "Latin" road to english grammar... not writing road to reading! The child is 17! LOL... nt - LisaWA 7:15 Apr 20 (1)
  - LOL!! nt - Des 7:17 Apr 20 (0)

Mandarin Chinese??? anyone attempted this? - six meadows 18:03 Apr 19 (15)

thanks for the help ladies nt - six meadows 4:42 Apr 20 (0)
Re: Mandarin Chinese??? anyone attempted this? - Jeanine 22:11 Apr 19 (2)
- Is this the same program that's availabe on the Chinese cable channel? nt - oakmom 8:37 Apr 20 (0)
- thank you, I just looked at it, I will give them a call today. - six meadows 4:41 Apr 20 (0)
A class helped us... - Mary in WA State 19:02 Apr 19 (0)
Piggybacking....anybody know of good Cantonese program...Rosetta Stone doesn't make one. NT - cin 18:40 Apr 19 (1)
- I just looked at Asia for kids website - six meadows 5:12 Apr 20 (0)
We used Rosettastone. nt - Laurie4b 18:06 Apr 19 (7)
- Can I ask some questions? - six meadows 18:38 Apr 19 (6)
  - Re: Can I ask some questions? - Laurie4b 5:52 Apr 20 (5)
    - thank you.. - six meadows 6:18 Apr 20 (4)
      - You can choose between pin yin, traditional characters, or simplified characters. nt - oakmom 8:13 Apr 20 (3)
        
        Yikes, how do I know which one to do?? - six meadows 9:43 Apr 20 (2)
        
        Simplified characters are used in China while traditional characters are used in Taiwan. - oakmom 14:35 Apr 20 (1)
        
        ok ,I just ordered "Ni Hao" for kids.. - six meadows 15:27 Apr 20 (0)

TOG question 1 - GaMom3 17:59 Apr 19 (5)

Adding to what I stated below... - Lisa WA 8:10 Apr 20 (0)
Re: TOG question 1 - DEs 7:17 Apr 20 (2)
- Hi Des! Cant wait to talk virtual co-op shop! I emailed ya! nt - Lisa WA 8:11 Apr 20 (1)
  - Lisa you have mail nt - Des 8:41 Apr 20 (0)
Sorry, missed this one... I'll try to answer... - LisaWA 19:18 Apr 19 (0)

"Foundational Grammar" by Holzmann/Sonlight - MBL 17:45 Apr 19 (0)

Is using BJU HomeSat copping out??????? - Rachel 17:41 Apr 19 (5)

Then I'm a cop-out too LOL.... - Sue Scott Wellons 16:06 Apr 20 (0)
We are not your mother :-) Use whatever you want... - Ellie 15:18 Apr 20 (0)
I agree with Gail below... -

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