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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Apr 26 (0)
  • Anyone using Mosdos Press literature program? - Cheryl B in VA 22:51 Apr 26 (0)
  • Which first - Thinking Toolbox or Fallacy Detective?? tia nt - Chris in CA 21:32 Apr 26 (1)
  • christineg and abbeyej, I just have to tell you what ds said today - Maverick 20:40 Apr 26 (0)
  • Spelling books teacher's manuals. . . do you use them?(m) - 3joys&me in PA 20:23 Apr 26 (2)
  • Just wanted to share a cheap, easy, effective science thing or younger kids (m) - SM 19:53 Apr 26 (0)
  • What are your kids' favorite educational board games? - Dawn K 19:45 Apr 26 (8)
  • Can you ladies post your favorite free online learning games for early elementary level? - Dawn K 19:42 Apr 26 (4)
  • Kate, I finally got my website up and going, link inside.... - Kimber 19:40 Apr 26 (0)
  • Just have to share this -- Living Math Through History - Ester 19:26 Apr 26 (1)
  • United Streaming..I see some posts about this...but have some questions(sorry if they are repeat) - CLS 19:10 Apr 26 (2)
  • First Language Lessons book 3 - Barbra 18:46 Apr 26 (1)
  • First Language Lessons book 3 - Barbra 18:46 Apr 26 (0)
  • Help with discipline / teaching 3 dc - CarlaNY 18:33 Apr 26 (2)
  • Okay TOG people...if you're using Writing Aids, how often do you schedule in writing? - Magic Wand 17:27 Apr 26 (0)
  • Anyone want to post their Grade 7 plans? Seems like I'm missing something. - KPM 17:14 Apr 26 (18)
  • Please hold my hand if you can with helpful advice! re: teaching kids separately.... - Alana 17:13 Apr 26 (11)
  • Aleks Question - Corby 16:52 Apr 26 (3)
  • Anyone use The Checklist? - KristineIn 16:45 Apr 26 (0)
  • Questions about R & S Grammar and Spelling (m) - Cindy in C-ville 16:39 Apr 26 (1)
  • Can someone please look over these lists for older K and pre-K - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 16:20 Apr 26 (4)
  • The Grammar/Latin dilemna.... - Alana 15:46 Apr 26 (10)
  • Can Texans get free United Streaming? nt - Julie in Austin 15:07 Apr 26 (4)
  • Has anyone used the Abeka DVD's? I'm considering this for 6th grade... - kw 15:01 Apr 26 (9)
  • I've decided to give a standardized test to dd. Any opinions on CAT vs. ITBS? Pretty please? nt - RedHen 15:00 Apr 26 (1)
  • History Scribe question..... - Christy in CO 14:53 Apr 26 (2)
  • Questions for Explode the Code Users - Heather in IA 14:41 Apr 26 (10)
  • Calling all writers (or anyone who knows ANYTHING about writing) - Carrie 14:41 Apr 26 (22)
  • I'm having some trouble with United Streaming... - Dayle in Guatemala 14:41 Apr 26 (0)
  • Is this "normal" for a 7.5 yr old boy? I need some encouragement here....m - Pensguys 14:36 Apr 26 (8)
  • Looking at Diana Waring's history material - CDs and "digging deeper" series. Any input? - Christine in Round Rock 14:31 Apr 26 (0)
  • Jessica Trivium Academy.... I found.... - LisaWA 13:47 Apr 26 (1)
  • Question about Singapore Science - Stephanie not in TX 13:20 Apr 26 (2)
  • The comment about not thanking people after they post answers . . . - Linda in NY 13:19 Apr 26 (12)
  • United streaming in Ohio...I'm sorry, I know this has been covered! - rebeccalizzie 13:00 Apr 26 (0)
  • Grafde 3 Math: RightStart or Singapore? Or both? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:50 Apr 26 (4)
  • Powerglide Latin? Is there a computer Spanish or Latin program for elementary and middle school age? n - HollyDay 12:24 Apr 26 (5)
  • Need suggestions to supplement our Saxon 76: Fractions, decimals, percent...(more) - Judy 12:19 Apr 26 (5)
  • Has anyone ever used Real science for real kids physics or science power basics physics? nt - ColleeninCasper 12:12 Apr 26 (0)
  • Sequential Spelling Help - is this the right program? - Sue in WA 12:11 Apr 26 (4)
  • Anyone read/used the book Literature Alive? m - Ann in WA 12:05 Apr 26 (0)
  • Ok, so now that I'm getting United Streaming (free!) what are some not to miss things for 2nd and 6th graders? nt - Ashley 12:01 Apr 26 (5)
  • What are your Kindergarten Curriculum Plans? - Rebecca in SC 11:55 Apr 26 (36)
  • Where in Primary Math are long divisions? - Cleo Qc 11:50 Apr 26 (3)
  • Help me!....my 2nd grader is terrified of subtraction... - guatmom 11:46 Apr 26 (9)
  • Oklahomans.... - Rachel in OK 11:39 Apr 26 (4)
  • Singapore Math : MPH going out of print? - Cleo Qc 11:30 Apr 26 (4)
  • Has anyone used or know anything about Chalkdust's elementary program called Math Matters? nm - Karen in MO 11:26 Apr 26 (2)
  • What are your plans for 3rd grade? - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 11:16 Apr 26 (8)
  • anyone in Virginia (Fairfax County?) successful in getting signed up for United Streaming?? need how-tos.... - BMC 11:14 Apr 26 (0)
  • Biblioplan help? - rebeccalizzie 11:12 Apr 26 (4)
  • Is there anywhere online to see sample pages of Chalkdust Alg. 1 textbook? thanks nt - Rachel in OK 11:00 Apr 26 (1)
  • Any input on Singapore MPH science? - Dana in NC 10:43 Apr 26 (4)
  • Anyone have a student move from RightStart Math C to Singapore 3? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 10:30 Apr 26 (13)
  • Has anyone heard/used "For such a Time as This" for History or Literature? - kari 10:29 Apr 26 (0)
  • is it still recommended to skip Saxon 8/7 and go straight to Alg.1/2 if student is bright? - ColleeninCasper 10:23 Apr 26 (8)
  • Are the Scholastic Prismacolors as nice as the Premier line? Has anyone tried both? nt - Julie in GA 10:04 Apr 26 (1)
  • effect & affect - need ideas to remember the proper use - mel 9:55 Apr 26 (6)
  • Looking for a good writing component to go with WP ASI. Opinions on Writing Trails in American History? Would love something like CW or Writing Tales...is there such a thing? nt - home4school 9:35 Apr 26 (0)
  • In looking at another post way down, Abeka Vs Saxon... - Kari 9:34 Apr 26 (6)
  • Can I get your opinions on these science curriculums - Nakia 9:33 Apr 26 (4)
  • momof7, Jann in TX,, and others about math...Chalkdust series... - Magic Wand 9:26 Apr 26 (2)
  • Trivium Academy - What kind of history notebook pages do you use? They look nice! nt. - Kathy in NC 8:53 Apr 26 (10)
  • united streaming in SC info - tonya in sc 8:34 Apr 26 (1)
  • Making the case for classical education - LeaKS 8:20 Apr 26 (4)
  • Kimber - I just wanted to make sure you received what I sent. :+) nt - Kate CA 8:18 Apr 26 (1)
  • If you nature journal, what do you consider "must haves" to get started and be successful? (for ages 11, 9, and 6) nt - SLB 8:15 Apr 26 (13)
  • Recommendations for replacement of Shurley Grammar....sm - Debbie E. 8:15 Apr 26 (2)
  • Has anyone used SOS for math? - paradise 8:09 Apr 26 (0)
  • Rhondabee - I commented below on combining my 9 & 12yo's w/SL, FWIW! (nt) - OhM 8:06 Apr 26 (1)
  • Hi! New Here - can I ask a trillion questions??? (m) - MelissaM in NC 7:58 Apr 26 (7)
  • For those of you using My Pals Are Here Science, did you supplement? sm - Rachel from Singapore 7:55 Apr 26 (1)
  • Write@Home or WriteGuide? Any opinions as to which is the better program? (sm) - Jill 7:51 Apr 26 (0)
  • Thanks so much, LisaWA, Tina in WA, Tami, KerriF, Sunshyne and Linda in NM for your views and suggestions on Knowledge Box Central's lapbooks re: Elementary Apologia. sm - Rachel from Singapore 7:39 Apr 26 (9)
  • Vocab for 7th grade what do you like? - Lauree 7:37 Apr 26 (6)
  • Looking for character curric for girls ages 6-9 - Calico Frog 7:20 Apr 26 (3)
  • favorite drawing resources? - Jennifer in AR 7:20 Apr 26 (13)
  • Abeka 3 to Saxon 6/5? Any regrets if you've done so with a strong student? - andieme 7:11 Apr 26 (4)
  • Looking for Science for 1st and 3rd grader, not teacher intensive! MWS , CkidsE or Apologia? - julia4 6:49 Apr 26 (4)
  • Ds is now needing short vowel books to read, but the children librarians are not much help. They don't really know so they show me a whole section of mixed up levels of readers. - fairymommy,again! 6:38 Apr 26 (11)
  • Tentative "2nd grade" plan....thoughts and ideas? - Isabella 6:37 Apr 26 (6)
  • Q. about Singapore Intensive Practice and Mathematics Counts - LisaNY 6:23 Apr 26 (4)
  • Dd is struggling with reading comprehension -upper grammar stage. Besides Reading Detective, what else might we try to help her? Many thanks in advance! nm - fairymommy 6:20 Apr 26 (2)
  • I'm thinking about going DVD free with Latina Christiana II (m) - Dana in NC 5:55 Apr 26 (4)
  • Has anyone used Jensen's Grammar or Journey Through Grammar Land - Didache Academy 5:43 Apr 26 (3)