- Oh, I soooo understand! - Sandy in Indy 21:56 Apr 27
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- I understand ....but I think there could be a happy medium... - Janine in CA 21:30 Apr 27
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- Oh, yes! As Janine says, it takes a full year to make the transition... - Lori D. 22:28 Apr 27
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- PS... - Lori D. 22:41 Apr 27
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- PS... - Lori D. 22:41 Apr 27
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- Oh, yes! As Janine says, it takes a full year to make the transition... - Lori D. 22:28 Apr 27
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- Echo Sonlight -- see post below also - Vanessa in Virginia 21:24 Apr 27
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- Specifically for SOTW 3 I don't know what to say but... - Bula Mama 20:36 Apr 27
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- The group classes (m) - Sarah CB 19:08 Apr 27
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- I agree....m - Pensguys 20:21 Apr 27
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- I agree....m - Pensguys 20:21 Apr 27
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- Well, my son has 3 classes at his Suzuki school every week... - KIN 19:06 Apr 27
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- Website says August....samples available and taking preorders in May...link only - Tap, tap, tap 21:49 Apr 27
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- Don't know about grade levels but wouldn't this be pre algebra that is out already? nt - Dana in OR 19:48 Apr 27
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- Look at Timberdoodle's write-up to get a better idea, but (more...) - Zee 18:26 Apr 27
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- Do you just use it as a supplement or does this become your spelling program? -m - Kathie in VA 20:29 Apr 27
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- Do you just use it as a supplement or does this become your spelling program? -m - Kathie in VA 20:29 Apr 27
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- We are doing the Apologia Zoology book...the second half is all insects and it is wonderful! mess - Janine in CA 21:33 Apr 27
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- How old? For lower elementary, we LOVED - Kristine out of lurking 19:41 Apr 27
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- Re: Dc want to study insects this summer with Dad. Any good resources or curricula? nm - Three Peas in a Pod 19:30 Apr 27
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- Re: Dc want to study insects this summer with Dad. Any good resources or curricula? nm - Three Peas in a Pod 19:43 Apr 27
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- Re: Dc want to study insects this summer with Dad. Any good resources or curricula? nm - Three Peas in a Pod 19:43 Apr 27
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- I used VIE 3 (1999 edition I think) right after FLL...I wasn't thrilled with it (m) - JillP 20:57 Apr 27
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- I've used the grade 4 VIE and it's an old edition... it's OK, but - mom2abcd 19:41 Apr 27
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- While I'm at it... - Penny in VT 17:43 Apr 27
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- I'd pass on the VIE and instead stretch JAG over the entire 4th grade year. - LH 17:50 Apr 27
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- Sorry to steal your thread. LH can you tell me more about JAG? m - Stacy in NJ 18:45 Apr 27
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- We do 2-3 sentences per day(about 2 days a week) - MO 19:03 Apr 27
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- We do 2-3 sentences per day(about 2 days a week) - MO 19:03 Apr 27
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- Is JAG Christian or secular? I can't load the sample pages... - Penny in VT 18:27 Apr 27
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- Secular! - Mama Owl 18:41 Apr 27
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- Secular! - Mama Owl 18:41 Apr 27
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- Thank you so much - - Penny in VT 18:14 Apr 27
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- Sorry to steal your thread. LH can you tell me more about JAG? m - Stacy in NJ 18:45 Apr 27
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- I'd pass on the VIE and instead stretch JAG over the entire 4th grade year. - LH 17:50 Apr 27
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- Thanks to both of you! nt - HopeMI 19:54 Apr 27
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- I tried using it secularly.... - Michelle Tako 18:08 Apr 27
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- Answers - Nancy in Ohio 17:11 Apr 27
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- About the Promised Land Diaries... - Wendy 21:11 Apr 27
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- My dd really enjoyed "The Golden Goblet" sm - Angel 18:32 Apr 27
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- A word about Hadassah... - AmyCC 20:48 Apr 27
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- A word about Hadassah... - AmyCC 20:48 Apr 27
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- Re: I need high interest books for ancient history for my girls...more - Mom2-3 17:49 Apr 27
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- More books with female protagonists (m) - EKS 17:14 Apr 27
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- Two books we read this year with female protagonists... - Wendi 16:00 Apr 27
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- I second Tirzah - my dds have picked it up and reread it they enjoyed it so much the first time. nt - Kate CA 21:43 Apr 27
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- I second Tirzah - my dds have picked it up and reread it they enjoyed it so much the first time. nt - Kate CA 21:43 Apr 27
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- Maybe as a compromise you could... - WTMindy 21:08 Apr 27
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- Can we come join you for "fun" school? (hehe) ... loads of resources inside... - Lori D. 17:28 Apr 27
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- This is why we learn! - April_in_VA 16:26 Apr 27
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- I say go for it!nt - Gloria 16:18 Apr 27
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- You have to do what you feel is best for your family. I could never try this because I know my dd would forget everything and I would have to start from scratch. We have this issue with taking a few weeks off. :) (nt) - Lynda in Florida 15:47 Apr 27
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- Re: Am I crazy? (and please be kind :o)) - RhondaM. 15:44 Apr 27
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- I think it would be fine, except I wouldn't take time off of - frogpond1 15:32 Apr 27
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- As long as they are interested - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 15:05 Apr 27
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- Thanks! This is the first one that *I'm* teaching to read. nt - momofkhm 18:31 Apr 27
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- Thanks! This is the first one that *I'm* teaching to read. nt - momofkhm 18:31 Apr 27
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- Isn't Lingua Angelica singing latin hymns? This might be nice for a change of pace. nt - T Baer 16:59 Apr 27
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- Ecce Romani, Lingua Latina, Cambridge Latin or Oxford Latin. nt - Susan in SoCal 16:55 Apr 27
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- These programs have readers? nt - Bula Mama 20:38 Apr 27
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- These programs ARE reading based, so they are much like "readers" - esp. Lingua Latina and Ecce Romani. nt - Susan in SoCal 22:04 Apr 27
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- These programs ARE reading based, so they are much like "readers" - esp. Lingua Latina and Ecce Romani. nt - Susan in SoCal 22:04 Apr 27
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- These programs have readers? nt - Bula Mama 20:38 Apr 27
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- Check currentcodes.com. nt - mom2abcd 20:07 Apr 27
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- Thank you! (nt) - Melora in FL 15:30 Apr 27
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- Nope, it doesn't matter (m) - Ria 14:44 Apr 27
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- Re: Nope, it doesn't matter (m) - Susie in CA 18:26 Apr 27
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- Re: Nope, it doesn't matter (m) - Susie in CA 18:26 Apr 27
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- It doesn't matter...just chose what appeals to your son!(nt) - Penny in VT 14:29 Apr 27
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- oop! I meant chOOse...(nt) - Penny in VT 14:30 Apr 27
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- oop! I meant chOOse...(nt) - Penny in VT 14:30 Apr 27
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- Re: Historical fiction for 6 1/2 year old boy. Any recommendations for interesting u.s. history books? (m) - Lisa in VA 16:30 Apr 27
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- Thank you so much.. looks good... :) - Tigerlily 18:46 Apr 27
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- Thank you so much.. looks good... :) - Tigerlily 18:46 Apr 27
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- I believe those were only for last week... - Kay in PA 14:33 Apr 27
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- www.homeschoolestore.com - Beth in TN 14:04 Apr 27
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- we're doing it this summer w/ friends as a passport adventure (m) - Ann in WA 16:14 Apr 27
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- re: Enjoying it! - sted 14:09 Apr 27
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- We just finished it TODAY! - Nancy in Oh 13:57 Apr 27 (2)
- We completed one in a year... - Ellie 15:23 Apr 27
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- ITA... about Simply Grammar, that is. nt - Anna 20:16 Apr 27
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- ITA... about Simply Grammar, that is. nt - Anna 20:16 Apr 27
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- Re: Easy Grammar and Diagramming questions - BirkenstockMom 14:31 Apr 27
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- I can answer part of your question (m) - Marge 14:13 Apr 27
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- Found it for you...link inside.. - 2ormore 17:40 Apr 27
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- Found it for you...link inside.. - 2ormore 17:40 Apr 27
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- Found it! - deb in nc 12:47 Apr 27
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- Could you please share the link? I haven't seen it. Thanks. - Misty 15:04 Apr 27
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- Could you please share the link? I haven't seen it. Thanks. - Misty 15:04 Apr 27
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- Writing Trails in American History is the easiest and would likely be on the very simplistic side for your 8th grader but ideal for your 3rd grader. (nt) - Colleen 15:43 Apr 27 (1)
- CLS - where did you see the review? (m) - Jane 12:58 Apr 27
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- I was wondering the same (m) - JessicaS 14:25 Apr 27
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- I did a search on "Imitation in Writing" and SWB review came up and I clicked on it, took me right to the review. :-) (nt) - CLS 13:43 Apr 27
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- Thanks - found it! (nt) - Jane 15:07 Apr 27
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- Thanks - found it! (nt) - Jane 15:07 Apr 27
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- I was wondering the same (m) - JessicaS 14:25 Apr 27
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- We will be using this (more) - Monica in AL 12:34 Apr 27
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- I went to Logos School Website(m) - CLS 12:39 Apr 27
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- Well.... - Monica in AL 13:18 Apr 27
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- Well.... - Monica in AL 13:18 Apr 27
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- I went to Logos School Website(m) - CLS 12:39 Apr 27
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- Spel-Lang Tree (for gr. 1-3) is built on word families; also includes grammar... - Lori D. 22:34 Apr 27
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- AlphaPhonics -m - Kathie in VA 14:55 Apr 27
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- BJU phonics teaches reading using word families... - Shannon in TN 14:13 Apr 27
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- re: I'm using HOP, but any of the phonics programs are built on word families, - katie4 13:55 Apr 27
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- Thanks for the info - how is Core 7 going? nt - Heather in VA 18:25 Apr 27
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- definitely a step up in difficulty from Core 6 - AngieW in Texas 20:06 Apr 27
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- definitely a step up in difficulty from Core 6 - AngieW in Texas 20:06 Apr 27
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- I took traditional piano and my older ds take Suzuki.....m - Pensguys 15:33 Apr 27
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- Here are the pros and cons as I see it - Karin 19:24 Apr 27
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- Here are the pros and cons as I see it - Karin 19:24 Apr 27
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- I don't know much about it but. . . - Pam in MA 14:31 Apr 27
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- I've heard the same thing, Pam (m) - Ria 14:47 Apr 27
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- I've heard the same thing, Pam (m) - Ria 14:47 Apr 27
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- We LOVE the Suzuki method. - Charlotte 11:55 Apr 27
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- I think it really depends on the teacher....Ours (my dd's - Brigitte in NC 17:00 Apr 27
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- I think it really depends on the teacher....Ours (my dd's - Brigitte in NC 17:00 Apr 27
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- Sounds like your son would love Brave Writer - not another workbook! more... - Christy in CO 12:53 Apr 27
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- By the way, we've done Writing Strands and Wordsmith and neither were very inspiring to us - though I know others who love them. nt - Christy in CO 12:54 Apr 27
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- By the way, we've done Writing Strands and Wordsmith and neither were very inspiring to us - though I know others who love them. nt - Christy in CO 12:54 Apr 27
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- Writing Strands of Wordsmith Apprentice. (m) - Tammyla 12:17 Apr 27
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- Wordsmith Apprentice! - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 12:08 Apr 27
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- Writing Strands? - Suzanne in ABQ 12:07 Apr 27
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- Wordsmith Apprentice ? nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:49 Apr 27
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- email me and I'll send it to you. (nt) - Laura in OH 11:29 Apr 27
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- I emailed you. Thanks you so much! nt - saved1112 11:58 Apr 27
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- I emailed you. Thanks you so much! nt - saved1112 11:58 Apr 27
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- How about breaking the sentence into 2 parts. (m) - Beth in TN 14:09 Apr 27
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- Piggybacking...where do you purchase Writing Trails? - Carol in Cal. 11:10 Apr 27
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- At logosschool.com (link inside) - Verena 11:21 Apr 27
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- At logosschool.com (link inside) - Verena 11:21 Apr 27
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- Does she want to pick out five? What is her preferred alternative? - LH 10:18 Apr 27
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- I would use the schedule below because... - WTMindy 10:13 Apr 27
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- When you say extra readings and activities from Actvity guide ...and Grade 9 question(m) - CLS 10:34 Apr 27
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- Well, .... - WTMindy 10:53 Apr 27
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- sorry should have clarified(m) - CLS 11:04 Apr 27
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- sorry should have clarified(m) - CLS 11:04 Apr 27
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- Well, .... - WTMindy 10:53 Apr 27
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- When you say extra readings and activities from Actvity guide ...and Grade 9 question(m) - CLS 10:34 Apr 27
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- Hooked on Phonics nt - Sonya in TX 11:33 Apr 27
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- Alphabet Island nt - Melinda TX 10:25 Apr 27
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- BJU nt - srjbdl 10:12 Apr 27
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- This is what we used also, and I also put together some things on my own. nt - ereks mom 13:36 Apr 27
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- This is what we used also, and I also put together some things on my own. nt - ereks mom 13:36 Apr 27
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- TY all so much! Will have to research further but will hopefully choose soon! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:49 Apr 27
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- Apologia and WTM schedule - BirkenKathy 14:30 Apr 27
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- We are using God's Design curriculum, and really like it. Chemistry this year, and physics next, and then I'll see if we keep on. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 11:35 Apr 27
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- We've used the WTM recommendations for science for 1st & currently 2nd grade... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 11:29 Apr 27
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- Re: Young-Earth / IDC Science Curriculua - and a question about WTM recommendations - Stacey in FL 10:14 Apr 27 (1)
- My then-8th grade ds did NOT like this program -- too open-ended. - ereks mom 12:43 Apr 27
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- I used this for my 1st, 3rd, & 6th grader........ - Kay 12:29 Apr 27
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- Thanks guys. The samples looked inviting. nm - BarbinTN 15:46 Apr 27
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- Thanks guys. The samples looked inviting. nm - BarbinTN 15:46 Apr 27
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- We just use a cheap spiral notebook and use a different page daily....10 cent purchase...nt - Tap, tap, tap 22:48 Apr 27
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- Here is what really helped me... - Debbie in Austin 12:31 Apr 27
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- Wow thanks -m - Kathie in VA 15:17 Apr 27
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- Wow thanks -m - Kathie in VA 15:17 Apr 27
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- I like using the student books because ... - Pat in MI 11:09 Apr 27
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- Re: AVKO Sequential Spelling--student workbooks -m - Deece in MN 10:03 Apr 27
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- This is what I hear - Tracy 10:01 Apr 27
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- There is one on the MOH2 Yahoo group (link inside) - Laura in OH 10:03 Apr 27
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- Re: WTM vs. History Odyssey - KarenC 12:13 Apr 27
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- History Odyssey - Katrina 9:39 Apr 27
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- Re: History Odyssey - Anne in TN 10:01 Apr 27
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- Questions about HO - Lori 10:00 Apr 27
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- Re: Questions about HO - Anne in TN 10:06 Apr 27
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- Thanks! That sounds like exactly what I need! nt - Lori 20:52 Apr 27
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- Thanks! That sounds like exactly what I need! nt - Lori 20:52 Apr 27
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- Re: Questions about HO - Anne in TN 10:06 Apr 27
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- Re: History Odyssey - Anne in TN 10:01 Apr 27
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- Here's what we do... - Leslie 14:43 Apr 27
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- Re: Here's what we do... - Katrina 15:18 Apr 27
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- Re: Here's what we do... - Katrina 15:18 Apr 27
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- We've used both... - Bula Mama 12:56 Apr 27
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- Maybe something is wrong in our family, but MUS did NOT work for us. They begged to go back to Horizons...m... - Tricia 12:37 Apr 27
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- Re: MUS versus Horizon Math for 4th grade - Pat in MI 10:52 Apr 27
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- Well it all boils down to what you want ... (m) - Tracy 10:15 Apr 27
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- Wow, thanks! I just ordered them. nt - Regena in KY 17:06 Apr 27
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- Thank you for sharing this! They look fun. :) (nt) - Mungo 11:33 Apr 27
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- The ABC Bible Verses book that Timberdoodle sells is good. nt - OhElizabeth 14:03 Apr 27
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- A few resources (m) - angela in ohio 9:06 Apr 27
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- Thanks!! I will check these out. (NT) - Mommyfaithe 12:20 Apr 27
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- Thanks!! I will check these out. (NT) - Mommyfaithe 12:20 Apr 27
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- Nallenart has excellent French curriculum for those ages (link only inside). - BirkenstockMom 14:26 Apr 27
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- We use French is Fun in conjunction with Rosetta Stone - Hallie 13:48 Apr 27
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- The Easy French? - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 13:31 Apr 27
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- Calvert sells a nice one, but it's pricey. nt - Ria 9:06 Apr 27
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- Well those are very different approaches... - Heather in VA 9:09 Apr 27
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- Are you trying to keep the 5th grader on pace with the 9th grader? Is there a goal time to complete - LH 9:17 Apr 27
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- No - Des 10:15 Apr 27
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- I see. In that case, I'd suggest the MP Henle I guide for the 5th grader - LH 10:19 Apr 27
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- Thanks, I think i'm going to give it a try and if he can't do it we'll just go back to LCII nt - Des 10:25 Apr 27
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- LC2 is my first choice, but because you asked about Henle .... - LH 13:05 Apr 27
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- If I can swing it, i'm going to get LCII for the 5th grader and let the older 2 use Henle, I agree that might be better for him, thanks nt - Des 13:45 Apr 27
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- Hey, Des - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 15:01 Apr 27
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- Many times finances are an issue. If you let your 5th grader - LH 14:35 Apr 27
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- Hey, Des - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 15:01 Apr 27
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- If I can swing it, i'm going to get LCII for the 5th grader and let the older 2 use Henle, I agree that might be better for him, thanks nt - Des 13:45 Apr 27
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- LC2 is my first choice, but because you asked about Henle .... - LH 13:05 Apr 27
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- Thanks, I think i'm going to give it a try and if he can't do it we'll just go back to LCII nt - Des 10:25 Apr 27
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- I see. In that case, I'd suggest the MP Henle I guide for the 5th grader - LH 10:19 Apr 27
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- No - Des 10:15 Apr 27
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- Re: Could a 5th grader that's done LCI do Henle? - CED 9:07 Apr 27
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- Thank you so much - Des 10:16 Apr 27
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- Thank you so much - Des 10:16 Apr 27
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- Henle does start from the beginning ... - Carolyn in MN 8:45 Apr 27
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- Thank you, it may be worth a try nt - Des 8:52 Apr 27
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- Thank you, it may be worth a try nt - Des 8:52 Apr 27
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- One other point... - nmoira 23:03 Apr 27
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- Me too. nt - Pensguys 15:36 Apr 27
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- Ditto, I'd start RS level A and be done with it. nt - OhElizabeth 14:09 Apr 27
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- What can he do? - CED 8:26 Apr 27
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- He can count to 30, haven't worked with writing the numbers, ... - KIN 8:34 Apr 27
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- I would just start rightstart & save my $ - Closeacademy 9:17 Apr 27
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- Ya, I think this is what I will do... - KIN 9:53 Apr 27
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- Ya, I think this is what I will do... - KIN 9:53 Apr 27
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- Re: He can count to 30, haven't worked with writing the numbers, ... - CED 9:12 Apr 27
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- I would just start rightstart & save my $ - Closeacademy 9:17 Apr 27
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- He can count to 30, haven't worked with writing the numbers, ... - KIN 8:34 Apr 27
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- BTW, this is a boy how LOVES to do school with his big brother, so I need some kind of program. nt - KIN 8:20 Apr 27
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- WHO loves to do school (I always have some kind of typo!) nt - KIN 8:20 Apr 27
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- WHO loves to do school (I always have some kind of typo!) nt - KIN 8:20 Apr 27
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- Tobin's Lab has them, plus lots of other great science stuff http://www.tobinslab.com/ (nt) - Lori D. 17:35 Apr 27
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- Home Science Tools.com...we used them and they were great! nt - Ann in SC 10:16 Apr 27
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- Great to see ya'll can appreciate Pellets...hehe! - Mama Owl 19:13 Apr 27
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- Great to see ya'll can appreciate Pellets...hehe! - Mama Owl 19:13 Apr 27
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- I like to order from Acorn Naturalists. nt - Ria 8:19 Apr 27
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- That's actually a trick question... - Sue in St Pete 19:22 Apr 27
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- Perimeter, temperature, time, graphs, and gauges are in the Beta book.... - Pat in MI 11:03 Apr 27
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- Yes - Des 8:08 Apr 27
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- Considering SOTW w/SL ... - Vanessa in Virginia 21:10 Apr 27
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- This is our plan for next year..... - nutmeg 11:17 Apr 27
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- Writing Strands... - Ellie 8:45 Apr 27
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- Mine too. I think that the repetition will work it out. nt - BirkenKathy 14:32 Apr 27
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- Sounds normal to me - Tracy 10:17 Apr 27
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- Forgot to mention too - Tracy 10:18 Apr 27
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- Forgot to mention too - Tracy 10:18 Apr 27
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- ugh wrong board sorry nt - lori in tx 7:47 Apr 27
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- Re: TOG users, question within: - JanOH 8:22 Apr 27
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- TOG - momee 8:20 Apr 27
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- My kids have enjoyed Branagh's Henry V, Zefferelli's Hamlet, his R&J, Luhrman's R&J... - abbeyej 15:55 Apr 27
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- We watched the old Julius Caesar with James Mason as Brutus and I don't think there was anything "unclean". - Virginia Dawn 9:21 Apr 27
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- I don't know that any Shakespeare is ENTIRELY "clean" (link) - battlemaiden 8:39 Apr 27
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- We're enjoying the Animated Tales of Shakespeare.... - Susan in SoCal 8:09 Apr 27
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- Hold it, Susan! m/..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:14 Apr 27
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- So sorry, Camy ... not the feline version, the male author version (Leon Garfield) :-( nt - Susan in SoCal 9:10 Apr 27
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- So sorry, Camy ... not the feline version, the male author version (Leon Garfield) :-( nt - Susan in SoCal 9:10 Apr 27
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- Hold it, Susan! m/..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:14 Apr 27
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- Well... - Ellie 15:26 Apr 27
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- How about something a little different..... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:06 Apr 27
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- Yes - I should note ... - Heather in VA 8:49 Apr 27
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- Yes - I should note ... - Heather in VA 8:49 Apr 27
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- Cheap rewards... - CED 7:50 Apr 27
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- Great ideas, CED, I like your style! (My dc's favorite would be #3--I'm always trying to rush them out of the pet store) :-) nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 13:40 Apr 27
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- Great ideas, CED, I like your style! (My dc's favorite would be #3--I'm always trying to rush them out of the pet store) :-) nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 13:40 Apr 27
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- How about event awards... - Heather in VA 7:43 Apr 27
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- I don't know the ages, but how about this website... - Karie 7:33 Apr 27
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- We use this website... - Monica in AL 8:06 Apr 27
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- We use this website... - Monica in AL 8:06 Apr 27
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- It would depend on their ages. Need more info. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:21 Apr 27
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- Ages 12, 10, and 7 nt - amber in GA 8:50 Apr 27
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- Ages 12, 10, and 7 nt - amber in GA 8:50 Apr 27
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- Perhaps a semester of www.Aleks.com - LH 9:20 Apr 27
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- If math is easy... - Sandy in Indy 8:45 Apr 27
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- You may want to try Singapore. Their 6A/6B level word problems are pretty challenging. (m) - AmyCC 7:37 Apr 27 (1)
- We're using Jacob's (m) - Karin 7:35 Apr 27
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- I hear Sinapore referred to as Challenging. Priimary 5A/5B, 6A/6B ? New Math Counts? NEM? (NT) - LH 7:24 Apr 27
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- It's part of the My World Science curriculum (m) - Ria 7:34 Apr 27
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- Omnibus II is Church Fathers through the Reformation nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 7:17 Apr 27
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- You can download a sample chapter here... - karenciavo 6:46 Apr 27
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- Re: Anyone heard/used ... All American History - Deece in MN 8:37 Apr 27
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- Deece - ONE MORE QUESTION - Eva in VA 8:52 Apr 27
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- Re: Deece - ONE MORE QUESTION - Deece in MN 10:15 Apr 27
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- Re: Deece - ONE MORE QUESTION - Deece in MN 10:15 Apr 27
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- Deece - ONE MORE QUESTION - Eva in VA 8:52 Apr 27
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- I have seen Lene recommend older student starting with Aesop B, quickly going through it... - karenciavo 6:43 Apr 27
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- Okay, now what about using this with R&S grammar, and what items do I need to purchase to teach it?? m - StaceyinLA 12:15 Apr 27
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- For those ages, I would put all 3 in Aesop B, and move your 8th and 10th graders through it rapidly. (m) - Jackie in AR 14:34 Apr 27
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- Here's a link you might find useful . . . - Jackie in AR 14:46 Apr 27
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- Okay, one more thought . . . - Jackie in AR 16:51 Apr 27
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- Okay, one more thought . . . - Jackie in AR 16:51 Apr 27
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- Here's a link you might find useful . . . - Jackie in AR 14:46 Apr 27
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- You can buy just the core... or buy the core book, Aesop A student and teacher books Also - LisaWA 12:58 Apr 27
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- For those ages, I would put all 3 in Aesop B, and move your 8th and 10th graders through it rapidly. (m) - Jackie in AR 14:34 Apr 27
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- My daughter is 14... she will be in Aespo B and poetry this year trying to move her into Homer ASAP. the reason - LisaWA 7:49 Apr 27
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- Oops ment to put that under StaceyLAs post. :) nt - LisaWA 8:35 Apr 27
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- Oops ment to put that under StaceyLAs post. :) nt - LisaWA 8:35 Apr 27
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- Okay, now what about using this with R&S grammar, and what items do I need to purchase to teach it?? m - StaceyinLA 12:15 Apr 27
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- Easy Spanish.. - Sunny 8:43 Apr 27
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- Try Sonlight 7 or Amy Pak History through the Ages - Karen in Maryland 6:18 Apr 27
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- The TOG unit celebrations are a great way to have fun and review what we've learned... - Rebecca in VA 13:06 Apr 27
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- Great ideas! Is TOG full of fun ideas like this? What age - mom2abcd 20:46 Apr 27
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- Great ideas! Is TOG full of fun ideas like this? What age - mom2abcd 20:46 Apr 27
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- Not books, but the 20th century seems do dark and I am trying to make it more fun by... - karenciavo 6:05 Apr 27
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- What about an exclusively American activity book on the 20th cen? - JennIN 5:45 Apr 27
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- Re: Saxon vs. Singapore vs??? for K. - SM 7:50 Apr 27
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- Pardon my ignorance, but what is MUS? - Brigitte in NC 8:29 Apr 27
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- Math U See nt - Des 10:28 Apr 27
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- Math U See nt - Des 10:28 Apr 27
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- Pardon my ignorance, but what is MUS? - Brigitte in NC 8:29 Apr 27
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- We've used both methods, but - Karin 7:38 Apr 27
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- The Singapore program doesn't start until first grade... - CED 5:47 Apr 27
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- I wouldn't stress "knowing" addition and subtraction facts before starting Singapore Primary 1A (m) - Sarah CB 10:35 Apr 27
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- I wouldn't stress "knowing" addition and subtraction facts before starting Singapore Primary 1A (m) - Sarah CB 10:35 Apr 27
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- Singapore samples - Shari 5:12 Apr 27
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- Took a short break, next we'll do a series of workbooks, then start our regularly scheduled programming, on a sliding scale (few things at a time). nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:20 Apr 27 (1)
- Some blessed soul, long ago, posted Sun'N'Fun for summer school... - DB in NJ 13:09 Apr 27
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- Re: For those of you who are schooling over the summer... are you taking a break from your normal routine by pulling in some different resources or maybe just looking to add a new twist on things? (m) - SM 12:12 Apr 27
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- We will be traveling to CO for much of the summer, so we need things that pack well...(m) - Nancy in CT 11:00 Apr 27
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- sticking w/ math, phonics and spelling but....m - Ann in WA 10:11 Apr 27
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- Keep up with math and Latin. Add in music, nature journals, and child-led projects. (nt) - Holly S/NC 9:52 Apr 27
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- Yes - Karin 7:40 Apr 27
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- Re: For those of you who are schooling over the summer... are you taking a break from your normal routine by pulling in some different resources or maybe just looking to add a new twist on things? (m) - Stacey in FL 6:37 Apr 27
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- We will be still be doing math and latin but for a different twist we will be doing a unit study on weather nt. - Julia in Sk. 6:04 Apr 27
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- We keep on track with Math, add more art, more "fun" reading... - Lisa in VA 5:42 Apr 27
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- Re: For those of you who are schooling over the summer... are you taking a break from your normal routine by pulling in some different resources or maybe just looking to add a new twist on things? (m) - Closeacademy 5:30 Apr 27
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- We keep on with Math - Shari 5:09 Apr 27
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- We read the historical fiction on our reading lists, and do art... - Nan in Mass 5:06 Apr 27
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- In 36 weeks (or less)-- - MBL 7:10 Apr 27
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- I think this would be a personal decision based on the kids' interest areas (m) - Susan 6:43 Apr 27
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- I saw below you might already have an answer, but here goes, anyway (m) - KPzz 6:40 Apr 27
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- Thanks! This looks great!!!! nt - Karie 7:12 Apr 27
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- Thanks! This looks great!!!! nt - Karie 7:12 Apr 27
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- So is the activity guide the corresponding book that goes with My Side of the Mt? nm - Sue B. 13:51 Apr 27
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- She calls them :Nature Study Through Living Books or NSTLB guides.. - battlemaiden 14:49 Apr 27
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- She calls them :Nature Study Through Living Books or NSTLB guides.. - battlemaiden 14:49 Apr 27
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- ooooowwww!!!!! I need that activity guide - Janet in Mi 6:36 Apr 27
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- Thank You - nt - Janet in MI 10:12 Apr 27
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- You can find it - Rhonda S 7:24 Apr 27
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- Thank You - nt - Janet in MI 10:12 Apr 27
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- This sounds very familiar LOL! nm - Nan in Mass 5:08 Apr 27
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- Nan, was it you, way back when, that asked me about this? - battlemaiden 5:56 Apr 27
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- Nan, was it you, way back when, that asked me about this? - battlemaiden 5:56 Apr 27
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- LOL! Along these same lines... - Ria 4:52 Apr 27
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- You are much cooler than me. We never actually ate the cat-tails! :-) nt - battlemaiden 5:01 Apr 27
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- You are much cooler than me. We never actually ate the cat-tails! :-) nt - battlemaiden 5:01 Apr 27
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- The Core 1+2 IG schedules the 1+2 Advanced Readers... - Heather in VA 10:37 Apr 27
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- Thats correct...I just received my 2005 ed IG and they do schedule the advanced readers - Mama Owl 18:40 Apr 27
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- Thats correct...I just received my 2005 ed IG and they do schedule the advanced readers - Mama Owl 18:40 Apr 27
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- I think you need to order the Core with Advanced Readers - Mama Owl 6:07 Apr 27
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- I have always used Abeka K- 3rd grade . I then switched to Saxon 65 with the Dive Cd.(m) - Suein PA 4:25 Apr 27
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- It REALLY depends on your kids' needs and wants - Pamela 4:08 Apr 27
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- I emailed this to you! nt - Christy in CO 6:54 Apr 27
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- Oh dear, would you mind trying again, I didn't get it... - Magic Wand 6:58 Apr 27
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- Got it, thanks! nt - Magic Wand 8:03 Apr 27
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- Got it, thanks! nt - Magic Wand 8:03 Apr 27
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- Oh dear, would you mind trying again, I didn't get it... - Magic Wand 6:58 Apr 27
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- Truthquest history - kris 13:28 Apr 27
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- I used it last year to supplement BJU American History... - LisaNY 4:56 Apr 27
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- Here's mine... - Magic Wand 22:32 Apr 26
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- Thanks for the encouragement! Here are my favorites (or should I say dd's)... - Tiff 14:05 Apr 27
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- Hi, Tiff! - Maxine in WA 11:50 Apr 27
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- Yes! Especially if it's literature-based.... - Donna A. 8:18 Apr 27
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- I'd save anything that was non-consumable and that I absolutely loved. nt - Monica in AL 8:10 Apr 27
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- No, because we lack the storage space and - Karin 7:43 Apr 27
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- I save my favorite curriculum.... - Janis in DE 5:52 Apr 27
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- Yep, every episode of MSB as well! - captuhura 4:31 Apr 27
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- Yep. I bought Singapore math, from 1A through NEM 3. nt - Ria 4:26 Apr 27
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- I just purchased three magic school bus DVDs from Amazon for this reason. Only $9 or $10 for three episodes! - battlemaiden 4:22 Apr 27
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- LOL I thought we were the only strange ones taping Magic School Bus! We have many episodes taped too and I'm also glad we did!.... - Pat in MI 4:15 Apr 27
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- I workbooks for Singapore for grades 1-6 for all the kids when my youngest was still in diapers.. - CED 22:06 Apr 26 (1)
- I am combining Hakim with SOTW and doing it over 2 years (more) - LuvBritLit 9:12 Apr 27
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- I am considering supplementing SOTW with Betsy Maestro's books - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:39 Apr 27
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- I'm considering using History of US as well--Opionions? (m) - theodwyn 5:47 Apr 27
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- I have used them and am using them... - Laura in CT 6:55 Apr 27
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- I have used them and am using them... - Laura in CT 6:55 Apr 27
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- Here's a schedule that correlates SOTW 3 with Hakim...(m) - Colleen 1:48 Apr 27
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- What I am doing.... - WTMindy 21:58 Apr 26
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- Here's a link to CW... - Bula Mama 22:30 Apr 26
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- I tentatively plan on a LCI, LCII, LFCB, LFCC, Henle progression. We are halfway thru LCII now (m) - MichelleM 11:42 Apr 27
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- I've never seen LC, but LfC is going really well here. - Jenny in Florida 8:34 Apr 27
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- LC comments - Laura in CT 7:07 Apr 27
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- I was trying to make the same decision.... - dkholland 4:15 Apr 27
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- The comparison chart did not copy correctly but ended up on top of each other rather than side-by-side. HTH! nt - dkholland 4:17 Apr 27
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- The comparison chart did not copy correctly but ended up on top of each other rather than side-by-side. HTH! nt - dkholland 4:17 Apr 27
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- I was waffling between the two, but we decided... - Donna A. 21:23 Apr 26
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- Our problem with LC pages is that there isn't enough room to... - 0:-) Angela 7:13 Apr 27
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- Our problem with LC pages is that there isn't enough room to... - 0:-) Angela 7:13 Apr 27
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- Before I started WTM I used this. . . - BirkenKathy 14:37 Apr 27
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- Oh Boy, I gotta share this, One of my ds told me just yesterday he knew where babies come from. ..He said he learned it from the WY 5th GNTK book!!! (YIKES) - Deborah 7:40 Apr 27
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- We have the set on the shelf and (m) - angela in ohio 5:07 Apr 27
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- They are simply a guideline, you have to use it that way (M) - one_l_michele 4:26 Apr 27
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- Just wanted to add (M) - one_l_michele 4:30 Apr 27
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- Just wanted to add (M) - one_l_michele 4:30 Apr 27
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- Hmmm... Books with more reasons to worry about things.... maybe not. Thanks for the info. ;-) - 2lilreds in NC 21:48 Apr 26
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- I think it depends on your philosophy of home ed. (m) - Kate CA 21:22 Apr 26
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- Certainly not "invaluable" but a nice source of ideas... - CED 20:49 Apr 26
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- The books tend to make me feel like I am not doing enough...(m) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:08 Apr 26
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- They probably aren't... - CED 22:25 Apr 26
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- Hmmm.... I read some interesting things in NC's "Scope and Sequence" for K.... - 2lilreds in NC 21:47 Apr 26
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- They probably aren't... - CED 22:25 Apr 26
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- The books tend to make me feel like I am not doing enough...(m) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:08 Apr 26
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- It's different - Ali in OR 21:08 Apr 26
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- Thanks so much. I ordered today! nt - Staci in FL 15:35 Apr 27
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- Thanks so much. I ordered today! nt - Staci in FL 15:35 Apr 27
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- www.lulu.com/classicalwriting nt - Susan in SoCal 20:49 Apr 26
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- SL's is bound, not in a binder - Paula H 7:49 Apr 27
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- I would probably order sonlight's version..or check to see - Mama Owl 6:04 Apr 27
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- MFS linked one on her blog recently... - LuvBritLit 9:16 Apr 27
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- I'd look at DK's Story of Philosophy by Bryan Magee. nt - Laura in CT 4:25 Apr 27
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- we have this... - momee 5:26 Apr 27
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- we have this... - momee 5:26 Apr 27
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- wordsmith apprentice comes to mind. - six meadows 4:45 Apr 27
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- There must be different styles of the WJ test, because (m) - KPzz 6:29 Apr 27
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- My son was tested by our evaluator with the WJ test - Sue in St Pete 4:58 Apr 27
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- Years ago I bought a couple of early grade old edition workbooks..........m - DianeJM 19:45 Apr 26
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- Thanks Claire and Vanna nt - Jill 6:19 Apr 27
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- Here's what I would do...... - Claire 19:18 Apr 26
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- Here's the website for Rewards, and - Claire 19:20 Apr 26
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- Here's the website for Rewards, and - Claire 19:20 Apr 26
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- Sure! I think summer is great time for enrichment. Have you tried Shurley English Homeschool Edition? (sm) - Vanna 18:58 Apr 26
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- that is what I have for next school year to use with both of them. nt - Jill 19:04 Apr 26
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- that is what I have for next school year to use with both of them. nt - Jill 19:04 Apr 26
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- I've used both . . . - Christy B 21:26 Apr 26
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- I've used both, also, totally agree with Christy B's assessments. (nt) - hometoteach 11:09 Apr 27
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- I've used both, also, totally agree with Christy B's assessments. (nt) - hometoteach 11:09 Apr 27
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- We used intro 5 years ago... - Sue in St Pete 19:16 Apr 26
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- I use Abeka thru 6th, and I don't use anything except the student book. nt - MichelleM 11:44 Apr 27
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- Well, I heartily recommend the curriculum/lesson plans (teacher book) because.........m - DianeJM 20:02 Apr 26
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- I whole-heartedly agree. I think the reason Abeka receives so much criticism ... - Rhonda-GA 17:52 Apr 27
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- I whole-heartedly agree. I think the reason Abeka receives so much criticism ... - Rhonda-GA 17:52 Apr 27
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- what grade? do *you* feel the need for help in teaching math? nt - Peek a Boo 20:01 Apr 26
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- The curriculum guide - LC 20:01 Apr 26
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- SOTW / CHOW Correlation - Amy in AR 20:19 Apr 26
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- Thank you for your replys. One of the reasons I want a Brock is to take down to the pond for Ria's pond unit. n/t - Linda in sa 19:17 Apr 26
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- That's why I bought mine ;-) nt - Stephanie not in TX 20:12 Apr 26
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- That's why I bought mine ;-) nt - Stephanie not in TX 20:12 Apr 26
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- A number of us on the boards have ordered package #3. We love ours! nt - Ria 18:13 Apr 26
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- We just bought the #70 (m) - Stephanie not in TX 17:56 Apr 26
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- I think there are a couple of ways of looking at "drill"... - CED 20:57 Apr 26
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- Re: take a look at RightStart Math - Eve 19:14 Apr 26
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- Yup! Amazon has it. $20.95 nt - Susan in SoCal 17:08 Apr 26
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- How did I miss that? Thanks. nt - battlemaiden 17:18 Apr 26
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- How did I miss that? Thanks. nt - battlemaiden 17:18 Apr 26
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- thank you very very much , you guys have been most helpful! nt - six meadows 4:29 Apr 27
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- Definitely work on multisyllabic words...more - DeeinFL 18:20 Apr 26
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- I agree with this suggestion... - CED 20:51 Apr 26
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- Thanks for the Explode the Code 4 suggestion. I was wondering about this! Blessings,nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:16 Apr 27
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- Thanks for the Explode the Code 4 suggestion. I was wondering about this! Blessings,nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 8:16 Apr 27
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- I agree with this suggestion... - CED 20:51 Apr 26
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- Agree that nothing explicit is necessary, however - Claire 16:58 Apr 26
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- thank you - six meadows 17:17 Apr 26
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- I think you could comfortably do both REWARDS and SS - Laurie4b 5:27 Apr 27
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- What I would suggest is doing Rewards Intermediate first, - Claire 18:46 Apr 26
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- i think this will be our summer project - six meadows 4:56 Apr 27
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- If you've already done vision therapy, then - Claire 6:18 Apr 27
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- If you've already done vision therapy, then - Claire 6:18 Apr 27
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- I would suggest some "Real Book Reading" for awhile - Mama Owl 19:13 Apr 26
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- thanks, - six meadows 5:02 Apr 27
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- thanks, - six meadows 5:02 Apr 27
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- i think this will be our summer project - six meadows 4:56 Apr 27
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- I think you could comfortably do both REWARDS and SS - Laurie4b 5:27 Apr 27
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- thank you - six meadows 17:17 Apr 26
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- Have you begun a spelling program? ...m - Julieofsardis 16:53 Apr 26
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- Re: Have you begun a spelling program? ...m - six meadows 17:11 Apr 26
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- There is a yahoo group that I can recommend....m - Julieofsardis 17:31 Apr 26
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- There is a yahoo group that I can recommend....m - Julieofsardis 17:31 Apr 26
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- Re: Have you begun a spelling program? ...m - six meadows 17:11 Apr 26
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