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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 02 (0)

The confusion (or lack thereof) caused by listening to homeschooling "veterans"...(m) - Colleen 22:53 May 2 (2)

Thank you!! That is helpful. By the way regarding our favorite planner "Jessica" another poster pointed out that it envigorates her to plan. She doesn't collapse under the pressure she loves it!!!(nt) - Hope in Canada 23:13 May 2 (0)
Well said!nt - VickyKinLA 22:59 May 2 (0)

Any idea of when the Revised Activity Guide for SOTW Vol 2 will be available? TIA! nt - All4Him 21:11 May 2 (0)

*moaning* What to choose? Biblioplan or MFW? - Solamichella 20:55 May 2 (0)

How NOT to teach a 5 yo to count when doing math/RightStart users - ladyinsocal 20:55 May 2 (4)

Re: How NOT to teach a 5 yo to count when doing math/RightStart users - Stephanie in NJ 23:11 May 2 (0)
Are you using the AL abacus and not a regular one? - CactusPair 21:58 May 2 (0)
I think it is partly memory and partly tricks....m - Julieofsardis 21:29 May 2 (0)
When my ds would want to count, I would try to stop the process by....m - Pensguys 21:03 May 2 (0)

Some of you were interested in my son's piece about a flea confessing his role in the plague - Laura in China 20:01 May 2 (13)

Awesome! I'm printing it for my boys to read tomorrow. They will LOVE it!! nt - Susan in SoCal 23:10 May 2 (0)
Really incredible....was it Calvin or Hobbes? nt - Patricia in ATL 20:22 May 2 (5)
- Thanks. It was Calvin - aged 10 (nt) - Laura in China 20:23 May 2 (4)
  - I am very impressed either way. I just did not know to what level to be impressed. LOL :-) BIG THUMBS UP CALVIN! nt - Patricia in ATL 20:26 May 2 (3)
    - Hobbes has actually won his age group of our local creative writing competition for the last two years, so it was a good question (nt) - Laura in China 20:33 May 2 (2)
      - Doubly impressed! Keep up the good work mom and boys! m - Patricia in ATL 20:40 May 2 (1)
        
        I think we might reserve CW for if we start to run into troubles (m) - Laura in China 20:41 May 2 (0)
That's an awesome job! What writing program have you used???nt - steppingstonemomma 20:16 May 2 (3)
- Mostly he just reads a lot (m) - Laura in China 20:19 May 2 (2)
  - Re: A question about SAT Busters.... - cm 20:59 May 2 (1)
    - Yes, it's from CGP and it's a pretty cheap programme - Laura in China 21:24 May 2 (0)
LOL!! I think it is a wonderful story line!! nt - Kelli in TN 20:10 May 2 (0)
wow..pretty interesting story! (nt) - Wendy in NY 20:08 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used BJUP Life Science for 7th grade? What did you... - CindyJ 19:49 May 2 (2)

Just purchased the new version and am doing lesson plans... - lyn 20:39 May 2 (0)
The current version is brand new so anyone who has used it won't have used the new version. nt - Heather in VA 20:02 May 2 (0)

TriviumAcademy (Jessica), I need your help. - MelissaM 19:30 May 2 (2)

Never mind. I found it. (sm) - MelissaM 19:50 May 2 (1)
- Not a problem! Barb's done an excellent job creating an art/music curriculum that fits Char.Mason/Classical studies. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 20:35 May 2 (0)

How do you keep your 6-7yo from ... - KathyL 19:23 May 2 (4)

Sounds pretty normal... - CactusPair 21:02 May 2 (0)
I have to "be" with my dd6... - Trivium Academy 20:32 May 2 (1)
- No, not a mean mom! A very good mommy.... good habits are the best at this age...nt - LisaWA 21:12 May 2 (0)
Well, first off, I think that's pretty normal... - Daisy 19:40 May 2 (0)

Real Science for Kids....which level for a 3rd grade student...m, - Tap, tap, tap 19:06 May 2 (1)

I would suggest Level 1. It does involve quite a bit of writing...how does she feel about writing? (nt) - buddhabelly 21:17 May 2 (0)

I have questions about Phonetic zoo - OHKarin 18:37 May 2 (2)

Actually.... - Heather in MI 19:10 May 2 (1)
- Re: Does he ever seem bored with it? What is the youngest age you would start? - OHKarin 20:07 May 2 (0)

RightStart Math users/OhElizabeth - ladyinsocal 18:32 May 2 (4)

Re: RightStart Math users/OhElizabeth - OhElizabeth 20:13 May 2 (1)
- OhElizabeth/can you see my new post about teaching to not count? - ladyinsocal 20:56 May 2 (0)
Have you checked their website? (m) - snickelfritz 19:14 May 2 (1)
- Well that's cool! I hadn't seen that! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:23 May 2 (0)

I'd like to keep my 7th grader and 4th grader on the same science *topics* next year, so that we can do experiments, etc, together. Suggestions for materials that could accomplish this? nt - Christy B 18:20 May 2 (5)

We are going to do Apologia Zoology together. - Tina in WA 19:24 May 2 (0)
Real Science 4 Kids Levels I and 2. - Carol in Cal. 18:23 May 2 (3)
- Rats! This would have been *perfect*, but we just spent a year on chemistry. nt - Christy B 18:47 May 2 (0)
- Re: Real Science 4 Kids Levels I and 2. - Debbie C. 18:28 May 2 (1)
  - I don't know. - Carol in Cal. 18:41 May 2 (0)

Singapore Math: Do I need to buy the textbook and the workbook? nm - LilyK 17:48 May 2 (4)

We do now but... - Stacy with four rugrats 19:11 May 2 (0)
Depends on your dc and the level (m) - Karin 18:35 May 2 (0)
yep... - Wendy in NY 18:02 May 2 (0)
Yes. nt - Closeacademy 17:52 May 2 (0)

How independent do you want your children to be while schooling? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:41 May 2 (16)

We are just finishing up one of our best weeks ever. The reason? - Rhonda in TX 21:31 May 2 (0)
Next year, I will have a 2nd grader, a 4yo, and theoretically this baby that won't get out, lol... - aubrey 21:25 May 2 (0)
New baby is an adjustment but still do-able!--ideas and advice - Cathy in KY 19:27 May 2 (0)
Thanks so much, everyone, for your input! And, if anyone else wants to add, I would love to hear your thoughts. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:04 May 2 (1)
- I think it works *much* better for some kids than others.. - Peela 19:20 May 2 (0)
Honestly, at that age, not very independent.... - WTMindy 18:46 May 2 (1)
- The only good news is that both of mine seem to love workbooks at this point. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:00 May 2 (0)
Strive for a balance between both (m) - Karin 18:42 May 2 (0)
I have one BTDT thought...m - Patricia in ATL 18:32 May 2 (0)
What I have done... - srjbdl 18:25 May 2 (0)
While I would love my kids to work independently (more) - Quiver0f10 18:21 May 2 (1)
- Let me add... - Quiver0f10 18:27 May 2 (0)
What I expected of my 2nd grader... - Daisy 18:18 May 2 (0)
2nd grade... - Donna T. 18:10 May 2 (1)
- Let me ask you this about MFW 1, then (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:42 May 2 (0)
Well I can speak to the 2nd grade thing... - OhElizabeth 17:48 May 2 (0)

Pilgrims Progress All in One Curriculum by Answers in Genesis Pros/Cons? Thank you! nt - 5knights3maidens 17:27 May 2 (1)

Absolutely wonderful!!! Be sure and get the audio cds also. We did this curriculum and loved it. nt - Tracy in Ky 17:59 May 2 (0)

Ever had a child want to switch from MUS to Saxon?? - Kelly 17:12 May 2 (2)

My youngest son did not get MUS. He got confused easily, especially with the munipulatives. -m- - GA Peach 18:47 May 2 (0)
Not exactly this switch, but we've used both and more - Karin 18:47 May 2 (0)

Spanish-any recommendations?...m - awanama 17:11 May 2 (3)

I bought this... - Wendy in NY 17:39 May 2 (2)
- Would you happen to know what form of Spanish is taught?....m - awanama 18:01 May 2 (1)
  - the author of the program... - Wendy in NY 18:09 May 2 (0)

Quick RightStart Question...(OHElizabeth - where are you when I need you???LOL) - Penny in VT 16:44 May 2 (3)

Gail answered so excellently... - OhElizabeth 17:27 May 2 (0)
Answers... - GVA 16:49 May 2 (1)
- Thanks Gail! i appreciate your wisdom :) (nt) - Penny in VT 17:03 May 2 (0)

Our son doesn't like SOTW. Now what? - liz 16:14 May 2 (5)

My 10 year old has enjoyed the H.A. Guerber books from Nothing New Press... - RhondaM. 16:35 May 2 (0)
Miller/Guerber, you can look at samples before you buy. - Trivium Academy 16:29 May 2 (0)
Here are some we enjoy. My dd is 11...m - Patricia in ATL 16:26 May 2 (0)
Try something different! How about Mystery of History? - nutmeg 16:23 May 2 (0)
I can't remember how SOTW2 sounded, but Vols. 3 & 4 are definitely geared to upper elem, so maybe he won't feel the same way if you keep going. nt - Julie in GA 16:21 May 2 (0)

homemade white board - April in WA 16:13 May 2 (6)

Thanks! I'll go back and look for tile board.nt - April in WA 18:03 May 2 (0)
Last night at Home Depot I found white board paint for kids walls. nt - MelissaJ 17:44 May 2 (0)
It's called "White Melamine Board". It's a shower board type stuff.nt - Fay up North 16:31 May 2 (0)
Checking with a friend... - Julie in GA 16:29 May 2 (0)
You need tile board..m - Patricia in ATL 16:28 May 2 (1)
- Yes!! That's what she called it! (my friend referenced in above post) nt - Julie in GA 16:31 May 2 (0)

GWG users do you find this as thorough as R&S? Both with grammar and writing? nt - steppingstonemomma 16:00 May 2 (1)

We used the 3rd grade this past year. I don't remember any writing assignments.... - CC in Ga 20:30 May 2 (0)

Fallacy Detective/ Thinking Toolbox-is there any reason to do one before the other? m - LauraC 15:40 May 2 (1)

no order necessary. They are independent. (nt) - maryalice 16:16 May 2 (0)

Has anyone gotten their new copy of the Old Schoolhouse? nt - lori in tx 15:37 May 2 (4)

still waiting on mine! nt - LaMere Academy 20:40 May 2 (0)
Yes!! It came yesterday :) nt - Malenki 18:20 May 2 (0)
No, but I've been wondering about that, too! nt - aubrey 18:01 May 2 (0)
YES!!! It is a great issue. :o) nm - Tina in WA 15:53 May 2 (0)

You may be familiar with these already, but they're new to me. They are little minibooks, available in English, French, or Spanish. link inside - Kimber 15:08 May 2 (0)

Solamichella: re BiblioPLan and A Picturesque Tale of Progress... - Stacey L in Canada 15:03 May 2 (2)

This did not format properly once I hit "submit"... - Stacey L in Canada 15:06 May 2 (1)
- Oh, ok. thank you so much! nt - Solamichella 19:21 May 2 (0)

Microscopes--What would you recommend? - Closeacademy 14:51 May 2 (1)

Sounds like she needs a Brock Magiscope! - whirly-swirly-coffee-girlie 19:13 May 2 (0)

Choosing RightStart Level - ladyinsocal 14:50 May 2 (3)

Couple more thoughts... - OhElizabeth 17:36 May 2 (0)
Re: Choosing RightStart Level - captuhura 15:30 May 2 (0)
Level... - GVA 15:12 May 2 (0)

Trying to "Simplify" Grammar for next year......Any ideas?? - Brenda From Tenn 14:39 May 2 (1)

A bit confused here... - Julie in GA 16:45 May 2 (0)

need objective pre-k opinion - snickelfritz 14:35 May 2 (4)

Thanks for the input - snickelfritz 15:11 May 2 (0)
My only hesitation is with regard to... - abbeyej 14:42 May 2 (0)
Why don't you move on to ETC 2? Explode the Code, right? That's such a great age to enjoy & explore together; have fun! nt - BarbaraL in OK 14:39 May 2 (1)
- Re: Why don't you move on to ETC 2? Explode the Code, right? That's such a great age to enjoy & explore together; have fun! nt - snickelfritz 14:44 May 2 (0)

Homeschool Forms/Planner Math Question - Shannon in Dallas 14:25 May 2 (6)

For planners, I just use a Teachers planner from Scholastic. Regarding Math, look into Teaching Textbooks. :o) link inside... - Tina in WA 19:55 May 2 (1)
- OH, BTW I love A Garden Patch Reproducibles for a varity of forms. link inside... - Tina in WA 19:57 May 2 (0)
We got my daughter a math tutor... - Denise in CA 15:56 May 2 (0)
Donna Young is awesome - Maverick 15:05 May 2 (0)
Welcome :) For planning pages, get thee to donnayoung.org ! As for math, choose a program, do a placement test, and start where he is. nt - BarbaraL in OK 14:38 May 2 (1)
- Re: Welcome :) For planning pages, get thee to donnayoung.org ! As for math, choose a program, do a placement test, and start where he is. nt - Shannon in Dallas 14:59 May 2 (0)

Does an above average (2nd gd.) need a reading curriculum for next year???m - Johanna 14:13 May 2 (20)

don't worry, but - Sebastian (a lady) 18:54 May 2 (1)
- Very good points, thanks!! I will definitely check out Bookadventure.com ...nt - Johanna 19:19 May 2 (0)
thank you ladies for your insight..I am going to relax and continue narrations and discussions about what she reads and enjoy her joy of reading!! (relief)nt - Johanna 18:33 May 2 (0)
If you look at the scope & sequence for the BJU reading... - OhElizabeth 17:42 May 2 (0)
No, don't worry about it. (nt) - Heather in WI 16:14 May 2 (0)
I vote for "don't worry about it." For a child this age, "just reading" is plenty! (nt) - Plaid Dad (a.k.a. Drew) 16:09 May 2 (0)
Re: Does an above average (2nd gd.) need a reading curriculum for next year???m - Janice in NJ 14:53 May 2 (0)
Christian Light Education... - MIch elle 14:33 May 2 (0)
I'd have her read aloud to you a few times a week, just a page or two (m) - Ria 14:27 May 2 (2)
- Yes, yes! I consider my ds7's readaloud time with me (we alternate being the reader). and our discussions, to be his reading "curriculum" :) nt - BarbaraL in OK 14:36 May 2 (1)
  - great idea!! (why do i always have to think every thing had to be soooo formal! :-0 LOLnt - Johanna 14:41 May 2 (0)
I think a 2nd grader should just read and enjoy... - Laura in CT 14:24 May 2 (0)
Don't worry it!!! Really. She is in 2nd grade. Give her lots of books and focus on areas she struggles if any. nt - Patricia in ATL 14:24 May 2 (6)
- this all sounds like wonderful advice, i am curious here, why do you think every main curric. publisher has a reading curriculum (just to make me feel like i am missing something, lol)nt - Johanna 14:32 May 2 (5)
  - Look at ... - MIch elle 14:45 May 2 (0)
  - LOL. Because.... - Ria 14:38 May 2 (3)
    - notice the "lightbulb" that just went on over my head! thanks for the enlightenment...now tell me i dont need a math curric!! J/K LOL!! nt - Johanna 14:42 May 2 (2)
      - Well now technically you could do 2nd grade math without a curriculum...m - Patricia in ATL 16:15 May 2 (1)
        
        good point, i have done this with K, but dont have the confidence to go beyond that level:-)nt - Johanna 18:34 May 2 (0)
that is suppose to say "above average READER" above, thanks!~!nt - Johanna 14:14 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used the Basic 5 Dissection kit from Tobin's Lab? Or any other beginner dissection kit that you liked? more - steppingstonemomma 14:08 May 2 (0)

Follow up to schedule question below....how many math problems do you assign your 4th-6th grader each day (FWIW I use Abeka math) All of them? 1/2 of them? - Debbie in Austin 14:05 May 2 (5)

We use A Beka...sm - Zee 14:49 May 2 (2)
- That is what we did also....<nt> - Pamela 19:28 May 2 (0)
- Thank you for pointing this out! I might not have ever noticed some were green. This is exactly the solution to my problem that I was looking for! nt - Debbie in Austin 17:10 May 2 (0)
My 5th grader works on his math for 30-40 minutes per day, and usually that's the only guideline necessary. Today, though, (m) - BarbaraL in OK 14:34 May 2 (1)
- I like the time limit suggestion. I might incorporate this in to the other subjects as well. nt - Debbie in Austin 17:11 May 2 (0)

Mich elle, Thanks for answering my ? about Fry's list. :) nt - Mel in Ga. 14:01 May 2 (0)

My Access ...Anyone use this for writing??? Feedback ??? Thx. .... nt - Natalija 13:49 May 2 (0)

How put off should I be about not being about to print out BJU samples? - siloam 13:44 May 2 (13)

Well, if you really wanted to print it anyway, you could use a screen capture program. m - genie 15:57 May 2 (0)
I've actually always been happy they provide an entire chapter online (more).. - Heather in VA 13:51 May 2 (11)
- LOL! Well I haven't looked at Abeka... - siloam 14:17 May 2 (3)
  - Yea - I know what you mean - I've been working on cutting down too (although not today LOL ) ... more... - Heather in VA 14:21 May 2 (2)
    - LOL! Too funny I decided to give it a try! - siloam 14:51 May 2 (1)
      - My oldest is going to do Notgrass History and BJU Life Science... - Heather in VA 19:33 May 2 (0)
- how do you see a whole chapter, i cant find it on the BJU site>>?nt - Johanna 13:56 May 2 (6)
  - Usually when you see the TM or the Student text it will have a 'look inside' icon under the book picture (more)... - Heather in VA 13:58 May 2 (5)
    - thanks! I am looking for BJU 1st (new edition)nt - Johanna 14:11 May 2 (4)
      - Which subject? nt - Heather in VA 14:12 May 2 (3)
        
        oops , that would help, right! :-) math! thanks. nt - Johanna 14:44 May 2 (2)
        
        The new verison must not be shipping yet because they usually change the samples once it is. Sorry nt - Heather in VA 19:32 May 2 (1)
        
        thanks anyways for checking! nt - Johanna 20:05 May 2 (0)

Knowledge Quest Timelines....Anyone use these? What are they like, and how have you used them? nt - SLB 13:41 May 2 (0)

Any opinions of Rod and Staff Science for 2nd-6th grades? I see that they have updated their books. Do they have color photographs throughout, or only black and white? TIA nt - Noelle 13:37 May 2 (3)

Re: Any opinions of Rod and Staff Science for 2nd-6th grades? I see that they have updated their books. Do they have color photographs throughout, or only black and white? TIA nt - Ellie 17:09 May 2 (0)
They are good; only the SM has a few colored pictures. nt - MIch elle 14:12 May 2 (0)
BTW, the samples I see are black and white, but I don't know if that is just how they are scanned or not. nt - Noelle 13:44 May 2 (0)

What exactly ARE the Evan Moore History Pockets? I've never seen them? nt - steppingstonemomma 13:32 May 2 (2)

You can see samples online... - abbeyej 13:39 May 2 (1)
- Thanks, they're going on the list! These are RIGHT up my kids' alley! nt - steppingstonemomma 13:57 May 2 (0)

Middle Ages, Reformation and Renaissance copywork (link inside) - Trivium Academy 13:11 May 2 (8)

Aww, Jessica--- - aubrey 18:04 May 2 (0)
Rats!.. - MIch elle 14:55 May 2 (0)
Very nice! - Janice in NJ 14:35 May 2 (3)
- just one thing that *might* meet your wish list (m) - Hoggirl 16:09 May 2 (1)
  - There is two books that my librarian suggested. - Trivium Academy 16:32 May 2 (0)
- I don't think so. I have better idea this year than last unfortunately. - Trivium Academy 15:31 May 2 (0)
You are amazing! Thanks so much for this. I'm stunned by how much work you do. nt - Alana 14:33 May 2 (1)
- Not really, I've just learned a lot from here. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 15:33 May 2 (0)

TQ AHYS users, do you get through more than one manual in one year? Also, Vol 2 question.... - steppingstonemomma 12:43 May 2 (4)

There is schedule in the files of the TQ Yahoo group that covers AHYS 2 and AHYS 3 in one year. - Rhonda in TX 21:26 May 2 (0)
No, actually, I find it hard to get through ONE volume in a year because... - ereks mom 12:58 May 2 (2)
- Other than series books, one book we really enjoyed this year was John and Abigail Adams: An American Love Story, by Judith St. George. I don't think... - ereks mom 13:02 May 2 (1)
  - Did you use this with vol 2? Any other recommendations? nt - steppingstonemomma 14:09 May 2 (0)

How does WP language arts compare with other things? - guatmom 12:42 May 2 (0)

Question about "My Body" book - MomToLGD 12:40 May 2 (11)

Could I get more information on the "My Body" book? - KimberlyOR 20:29 May 2 (1)
- I found something by Henry County Public Schools--is this it? - KimberlyOR 21:08 May 2 (0)
Thanks for your input everyone! Now to find where I can buy these kinds of papers around here! nt - MomToLGD 19:22 May 2 (0)
When we did it... - Julie in CA 19:03 May 2 (0)
I usually have a roll of white paper in my easel, - Rocking Horse 14:12 May 2 (0)
I bought regular (thin) posterboard and... - Dawn in MI 13:57 May 2 (0)
We did this to and we also enlarge a head shot of our son and added that too...! - T Baer 13:34 May 2 (1)
- sorry for the way the above is worded, I am tired nt. - T Baer 13:35 May 2 (0)
Free "end of roll" newsprint paper from our local Newspaper Office, & Construction Paper. m - Beth S 13:31 May 2 (0)
A thick butcher paper works best I think. nt - Kisa in CA 12:57 May 2 (1)
- Yes. I got mine at a teacher supply store (they have it on rolls). (nt) - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 13:14 May 2 (0)

PH Science Explorer ordering question - Melinda TX 12:40 May 2 (2)

Did it give you the option to sign up for Oasis????....m - Julieofsardis 13:24 May 2 (0)
Call them...you may have to send them some letter proving you are a homeschooler but otherwise easy enough. nt - Patricia in ATL 13:03 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used Discovering the World of Geography? Opinions? Thanks. - MI Mom 12:32 May 2 (3)

I've used the first two books ... - AngieW in Texas 19:11 May 2 (0)
Re: Has anyone used Discovering the World of Geography? Opinions? Thanks. - paradise 13:27 May 2 (0)
Need to add I am looking at this to go with SL 5 so it would be the Eastern Hemisphere one What do you think?nt - MI Mom 12:33 May 2 (0)

Andie -- Your question about Henle (below) for your friend (m) - Linda in NE 12:20 May 2 (0)

Anyone here use the Ebaru Publishing The Violin Book? I would love to hear that this really works.(nt). - CC in Ga 12:16 May 2 (0)

Middle Ages/Knights patterns - Melissa 12:13 May 2 (3)

Might I suggest a coloring book on the Middle Ages... - Norine 12:26 May 2 (1)
- That is a fantastic idea. (m) - Alana 14:43 May 2 (0)
This is a wonderful idea! I hope you get some responses! nt - SLB 12:18 May 2 (0)

Has anyone here used Introductory Logic for Gr 8? Or any other WTM suggestion? (cross post with high school board) - Karin 12:04 May 2 (2)

I think Intro Logic is easier to understand than Traditional Logic, in retrospect....(m) - Regena in KY 17:35 May 2 (1)
- Thanks. nt - Karin 18:49 May 2 (0)

Where do you get or how do you choose your child's reading books, other than for history? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 11:58 May 2 (17)

Many different sources- I write lists which are compilations from other lists... - Peela 19:47 May 2 (0)
I created a master list from all of the different book lists I trusted. (m) - angela in ohio 18:42 May 2 (0)
I peruse book suggestions from all over, such as....(m) - Regena in KY 17:37 May 2 (0)
Note: This reply has very conservative content. If you are not a Christian, please do not reply with rebuttals or arguments. Let's just agree to disagree. - Heather in IA 14:05 May 2 (6)
- Heather, that addy isn't working for me, and though I can find the blog (m) - Andie 16:02 May 2 (3)
  - Working on it (m) - Heather in IA 16:30 May 2 (2)
    - Re: Working on it (m) - Heather in IA 18:04 May 2 (1)
      - Thanks! (nt) - Andie 18:22 May 2 (0)
- Thanks, Heather (more) - Quiver0f10 14:48 May 2 (0)
- Re: Note: This reply has very conservative content. If you are not a Christian, please do not reply with rebuttals or arguments. Let's just agree to disagree. - Heather in IA 14:09 May 2 (0)
Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:48 May 2 (0)
I buy way, way too many used books (classics, award winners) & let the kids choose from them. nt - Daisy 13:05 May 2 (0)
If it's fun reading, I basically let my kids choose. - Jenny in Florida 12:47 May 2 (0)
We went to the library weekly and they were allowed to check out whatver they wanted to... - Ellie 12:26 May 2 (0)
Depending on the child's reading level....... - Norine 12:21 May 2 (0)
I like Highland Latin School Summer reading lists (www.thelatinschool.org), Great Books Academy "Good Books" lists, Ambleside Online literature selections, and Sonlight. nt - Jami in TX 12:14 May 2 (0)
Re: Where do you get or how do you choose your child's reading books, other than for history? Thanks nt - Karen 12:13 May 2 (0)

Right Start Math? Like it/hate it...what did you do after? (m) - Steff in AL 11:58 May 2 (3)

Yes, we've been very happy with it... - GVA 12:14 May 2 (0)
Yea, I was just about to link you to this discussion..m - Pensguys 12:07 May 2 (0)
Sorry ladies...I did a control F search for this without combining the words Rightstart...now I can see that others were having similar questions that answered mine! Ooops! - Steff in AL 12:05 May 2 (0)

When is it time to just decide that literature based study is not for one of your children? (more) - Heather in VA 11:54 May 2 (20)

age 7? My son hated reading until he was 9... - Peela 19:54 May 2 (0)
We do almost all of our history reading together and my kids *do* like to read.... - WTMindy 16:24 May 2 (0)
why not just read to her? I have a very fluent 8 yr old reader - katilac 15:04 May 2 (0)
At that age, I did everything as a read-aloud... - Tami 12:34 May 2 (2)
- What kind of books did you have your dd read? I'm starting to think it's because she isnt' a history fan - rather than not liking reading itself. nt - Heather in VA 13:44 May 2 (1)
  - Anything she wanted ...lots of picture and easy books.(nt) - Tami 18:21 May 2 (0)
You're not doing anything wrong! I know how you feel, my son was the same way. (m) - Kisa in CA 12:31 May 2 (6)
- Do you think MFW would be a good choice for her (more).... - Heather in VA 13:40 May 2 (5)
  - What grade level is she? (m) - Kisa in CA 13:48 May 2 (4)
    - We are getting ready for early modern.... - Heather in VA 13:56 May 2 (3)
      - Some people find Adventures - Christina in OR 15:03 May 2 (2)
        
        JMHO, but I think Adventures would be too light based on what you have done with her (m) - Kisa in CA 15:25 May 2 (1)
        
        Thanks - I think they will be at our convention so I'll have to check it out. nt - Heather in VA 20:04 May 2 (0)
Well... - Ellie 12:28 May 2 (1)
- Thanks - I don't mind the reading aloud. I just figured she was supposed to read books herself too. Thanks nt - Heather in VA 13:43 May 2 (0)
Re: When is it time to just decide that literature based study is not for one of your children? (more) - Reya 12:19 May 2 (1)
- Thanks - I do need to refocus what I ask her to read. All life is not history. nt - Heather in VA 13:42 May 2 (0)
Re: When is it time to just decide that literature based study is not for one of your children? (more) - Christina in OR 11:58 May 2 (2)
- Thanks - It's so hard to remember that kids are all different. I think I'll start looking at a change in history focus. THANKS!! nt - Heather in VA 13:41 May 2 (0)
- I'm hearing you say the same thing and would agree with this advice...more - SLB 12:11 May 2 (0)

OhElizabeth's blog? Looking for SWR insight. - Teri in VA 11:53 May 2 (3)

Well I have one but... - OhElizabeth 12:45 May 2 (2)
- Thanks OhE~ - Teri in VA 12:54 May 2 (1)
  - Mmm, I love their butternut squash soup! :) - OhElizabeth 13:39 May 2 (0)

The Easy Spanish or French - Melissa 11:42 May 2 (2)

Do a new lesson and activities on Wednesdays. Rest of the week, listen/repeat during memory work time. nt - OhElizabeth 20:29 May 2 (0)
I'm selling mine but I'd be glad to help, what are you doing now? And what level? - Trivium Academy 16:42 May 2 (0)

Can anyone tell me about McCall-Crabbs (SWR)? ...m - MI Mom 11:40 May 2 (2)

We do... - NCSusan 18:32 May 2 (0)
I'm wondering the same....Does anyone use this?(nt) - Heidi in WI 15:29 May 2 (0)

Latin pronunciation question...Veni, vidi, vici - Stacy with four rugrats 11:28 May 2 (3)

In this case, I think it may actually have more to do with the fact that it's a phrase used in contemporary English... - abbeyej 12:50 May 2 (0)
It is the difference between the church and classical pronunciation. nt - Heather in VA 11:30 May 2 (1)
- Thank you from my son and myself! nt - Stacy with four rugrats 11:56 May 2 (0)

oh, i just cant decide with 1st grade math...help have you used these (BJU1st new ed., or R&S)m - Johanna 11:26 May 2 (3)

well it depends on the child because - Jenileigh 19:20 May 2 (0)
Here's the thing... - Ellie 12:30 May 2 (1)
- Well, thats good..esp since R&S is cheaper! nt - Johanna r Cannelongo 13:22 May 2 (0)

Can I go from LNST Level 2 to Lively Latin? - Stacy with four rugrats 11:22 May 2 (0)

FYI John Adams Miniseries info based on McCullough's book (m) - Clara in Miami 11:08 May 2 (1)

Yes!!!!! Thanks for the 411....nt - LisaWa 11:20 May 2 (0)

RE: SOTW 2 (since it's on sale)-did you like this as well as SOTW 1? m - Ann in WA 11:01 May 2 (5)

I loved it even better. I was 'over' the ancients 2/3 of the way through SOTW1, lol, but loved all of Medieval. nt - Peela 19:55 May 2 (0)
Yep, have loved 'em all thus far. Doing IV this upcoming year. nt - Regena in KY 17:38 May 2 (0)
Absolutely! It's fabulous. nt - Susan in SoCal 11:29 May 2 (0)
Oh, yes! We are reading through SOTW just for fun (since we've been using Calvert) - it's excellent! nt - Ria 11:13 May 2 (0)
We loved it. We are also really enjoying SOTW3. I have nothing but praise for the program. nt - strider 11:02 May 2 (0)

Jules: Reply to your Bible Q waaaay down nt. - Arcticpixie 10:45 May 2 (0)

Pros/Cons of Phonetic Zoo? nm - Riverswamp 10:33 May 2 (3)

I like it because... - Kimber 11:51 May 2 (2)
- It is the only program that has worked for my ds (9yo) and we love it! nt - Heather in MI 12:28 May 2 (0)
- forgot to mention I dont see any cons in the program, but that may just be me. nt - Kimber 11:53 May 2 (0)

MFW got many awards from "This old Schoolhouse" mag ... - Johanna 10:29 May 2 (12)

That's great! My Father's World really has some great programs! nt - mom2abcd 18:16 May 2 (0)
It is exciting... - Donna T. 12:22 May 2 (0)
What took 1st for Grammar? nt - Kisa in CA 11:17 May 2 (1)
- They don't have a grammar category. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 12:02 May 2 (0)
Why is this so exciting? Just curious. (nt) - Heather in WI 11:01 May 2 (2)
- oops, sorry to reveal so many emotions, LOL...i guess because i have been using MFW for three years, and just love it!nt - Johanna 11:08 May 2 (1)
  - Oh, that makes sense then. :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 11:09 May 2 (0)
Just curious, what got first place in history? nt - momee 10:51 May 2 (4)
- #1 Sonlight, #2 MFW, #3 Beautiful Feet. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:59 May 2 (2)
  - SL I see, and MFW, but BF over TOG?? But that is me. - siloam 13:28 May 2 (1)
    - I don't get it either. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 15:14 May 2 (0)
- I was wondering too, but i dont get the mag :-(...hopefully someone will reveal! nt - Johanna 10:57 May 2 (0)

What does your 5th graders daily schedule "look" like? Am I the only person that panics at times that they aren't doing "enough"? ..... - Debbie in Austin 10:24 May 2 (9)

Thanks for taking the time to respond...everyone's schedule is so different that I see there is a broad range of seatwork time. I want to "up" my ds workload without overdoing it, KWIM? nt - Debbie in Austin 15:18 May 2 (0)
My 4th grader's schedule... - GVA 13:03 May 2 (0)
Here is my 5th grader's - Quiver0f10 11:55 May 2 (0)
Re: What does your 5th graders daily schedule "look" like? Am I the only person that panics at times that they aren't doing "enough"? ..... - Melissa B 11:29 May 2 (0)
honestly.........I asked my neice who an 8th gr. ps student... - Renee in TX 11:19 May 2 (0)
Heres' what my my 3rd and 6th grade schedules look like: - Katirna 11:09 May 2 (0)
Most of my son's day (6th grade) is seatwork, he reads about 45 min to an hour a day... - karenciavo 11:07 May 2 (0)
My 4th grader does... - KC 11:03 May 2 (0)
I'd like to hear responses from this post too - I have a 6th & 7th grader.... - Christy in CO 10:33 May 2 (0)

We should be off on our travels in a couple of weeks; ideas and advice needed please (more). - suzie 10:18 May 2 (4)

We did this last summer for 3 months...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 11:01 May 2 (1)
- Thanks you so much everyone. This is just what I was looking for.nt. - suzie 11:16 May 2 (0)
journal time.... - guatmom 10:23 May 2 (1)
- www.simplycharlottemason.com has a free trip journal you can download. nt - Magic Wand 10:28 May 2 (0)

How long does Easy grammar take? Is it a complete grammar course? - Nancy in Oh 10:16 May 2 (3)

It is complete *grammar,* but not complete *English*... - Ellie 12:33 May 2 (0)
We used Easy Grammar for Gr. 3 and 4, then R&S at Gr. 5 (m) - Karin 12:32 May 2 (0)
Easy Grammar does not include spelling or writing nt - HollyDay 10:41 May 2 (0)

Finishing the books? Changing curriculum? - Calico Frog 10:08 May 2 (3)

You can call Saxon and - HollyDay 11:24 May 2 (0)
Assuming you use the placement tests for Saxon, - Laura in CT 10:28 May 2 (1)
- Thank you Holly and Laura! I found out... - Calico Frog 12:31 May 2 (0)

Thank you everyone for the latin/grammar help below. nt - MI Mom 10:01 May 2 (0)

Summer schedule suggestions - Nancy in Oh 9:52 May 2 (2)

Re: Summer schedule suggestions - Pam L 10:28 May 2 (1)
- Oooh I like that--2 hours a day--4 days a week - Alana 11:04 May 2 (0)

Which do you like best - SOTW Books paperback, spiral bound or hardback? nt - Christy in CO 9:47 May 2 (12)

Spiral!!!! and cd but if I had to chose just one...cd and yes you can just use the cd with AG. nt - Patricia in ATL 12:38 May 2 (1)
- Thanks! nt - awanama 17:59 May 2 (0)
Hardback and CD. nt - Pensguys 11:19 May 2 (0)
Not one of your choices but I go for the CD : ) nt - Cheller 10:40 May 2 (1)
- Can you use just the cd with the activity guide or do you need the book? nt - awanama 10:51 May 2 (0)
Love the spiral bound nt - Heather in VA 10:08 May 2 (0)
I like the hardback. (m) - threelops 10:02 May 2 (1)
- Us, too! :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 11:01 May 2 (0)
I originally had the spiral bound, but sold it and bought a hardback (m) - Staci in MO 9:52 May 2 (0)
I have the paperback, and, oh, how I wish I had spiral bound!! nt - All4Him 9:49 May 2 (0)
All mine are paperback, but I dream of spiral bound. :) nt - LaMere Academy 9:49 May 2 (0)
Paperback. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:49 May 2 (0)

First day of Apologia Botany.... - Tami 9:30 May 2 (2)

What a great day! - Rhonda in TX 10:28 May 2 (0)
What fun! Looks like you guys had a blast! Cameron is a cutie frog! :) nt - Ria 9:38 May 2 (0)

Someone who has the SWR book, please help me find the chart... - Verena 9:27 May 2 (2)

Its on page 64 in my book Step 11 nt - Fay up North 9:29 May 2 (1)
- TY :-). nt - Verena 9:31 May 2 (0)

Peace Hill Press is having a sale on SOTW, vol. 2! <link> - Kim at Peace Hill Press 8:58 May 2 (7)

Does anyone know when the revised hardcover will be available? (nt) - Heather in WI 11:02 May 2 (0)
Are the only audios for Vol. 2 recorded by Jim Weiss or are they available with the woman reading them?? - Mommyfaithe 9:47 May 2 (5)
- I would trade. We hope we like JW better... - mom2abcd 10:20 May 2 (0)
- I don't believe Vol. 2 with Barbara Johnson is available anymore. Open Texture originally produced the first three, then PHP recorded Vol. 4 and now the Revised Vol. 1-3 with Jim Weiss doing all of them. nt - Jami in TX 10:18 May 2 (3)
  - I ordered it from CBD a couple of weeks before Easter with Johnson narrating. nt - Tracy in Ky 15:28 May 2 (0)
  - *sniff* WAAAH! :( (nt) - Debra in TX 14:33 May 2 (0)
  - DRAT!!! - Mommyfaithe 13:30 May 2 (0)

tapestry of grace - Trish 8:54 May 2 (1)

Re: tapestry of grace - LisaWA 11:08 May 2 (0)

free downloadable math for elementary? - momof10 8:41 May 2 (3)

Thanks, ladies - that was it. - momof10 12:18 May 2 (0)
Are you thinking of MEP? It is a British curriculum . . . - Adrianne in IL 11:05 May 2 (0)
Is this it? - Laura in China 8:44 May 2 (0)

What's the difference between the Memoria Press FMoMA and the one by Greenleaf? Is Greenleaf out of business? nt - Julie in GA 8:38 May 2 (5)

I have compared FMO Rome - Sebastian (a lady) 10:24 May 2 (4)
- Yes, as I understand it, they bought the rights to the books and added color pictures (which makes 'em WAY better, in my opinion). nt - Regena in KY 17:40 May 2 (2)
  - I don't think there are any rights to buy. - Sebastian (a lady) 19:02 May 2 (0)
  - Sigh! I just bought the Greenleaf one on the swap board. nt - Julie in GA 18:52 May 2 (0)
- I have the FMO book marked at Baldwin - Lora 10:43 May 2 (0)

Has anyone used Picturesque Tale of Progress as their history spine? - Solamichella 8:26 May 2 (6)

I will be suing it w/ TOG this year, it'll be saving me much $$$ - Clara in Miami 10:19 May 2 (2)
- LOL - I was scanning down, saw that and thought 'Oh My - what happened between her and TOG' LOL nt - Heather in VA 10:55 May 2 (0)
- Oh My !! I meant using NOT suing...so sorry... (nt) - Clara in Miami 10:24 May 2 (0)
I did years ago for my children when they were 6, 8, 11... - Stacey L in Canada 8:49 May 2 (2)
- Oh, thank you! I'll look at Biblioplan ancients. No sense in reinventing the wheel! nt - Solamichella 9:52 May 2 (1)
  - No, I meant *I* coordinated BP Ancients with PTP--BP doesn't coordinate them itself.--nt - Stacey L in Canada 15:00 May 2 (0)

Belinda, I posted below re: Math following R&S... nt - Vmsurbat 7:48 May 2 (1)

Thanks, Vicki. I responded below. nt - Belinda 19:44 May 2 (0)

Robin and Mom2abcd, I have sent you some handwriting samples nt - suzie 7:44 May 2 (5)

Thank you! I like it. nt - Robin in NC 13:44 May 2 (0)
Thanks! It's like calligraphy! How does he teach you that - mom2abcd 10:26 May 2 (3)
- The book explains how to teach your child. Basically... - suzie 11:10 May 2 (2)
  - Just to add: we started using this method because my daughter's pen pal's writing transformed within a week. this was the method and book she was using. nt - suzie 11:13 May 2 (1)
    - How very interesting! - mom2abcd 18:29 May 2 (0)

Is "Cimon" pronounced "chee-mone" or "Simon" or...? nt TIA - Julie in GA 7:18 May 2 (3)

Latin or English? - Alana 11:10 May 2 (2)
- Well, he's Greek (from Famous Men of Greece), so I'm thinking it might be the Latin way, but didn't know for sure. nt - Julie in GA 18:53 May 2 (1)
  - Well, if it's Greek--wouldn't it be "k" ee moan? - Alana 22:38 May 2 (0)

For Beth M (Night Elf) - penny in VT 7:12 May 2 (3)

Hey Penny. Yes, things are going well (but not with Calvert *laugh*) - Night Elf 10:55 May 2 (2)
- You didn't REALLY throw it out did you??? - Niffercoo 19:41 May 2 (0)
- Good luck - I hope it all works out and that... - Penny in VT 11:56 May 2 (0)

Using A Beka 5 math. Do you do the homework problems in the back? sm... - Zee 7:09 May 2 (4)

Thank you! Sounds like the worksheet is enough. I like the review idea! nt - Zee 14:58 May 2 (0)
We do them as review, at the end of the year. nt - Beth S 13:28 May 2 (0)
We never did them. nt - Tracy in Ky 9:20 May 2 (0)
I don't require my dc to do the ones in the back of the book. - Tina in WA 8:57 May 2 (0)

hola - poop 6:58 May 2 (10)

Poop! What a name, eh? And what wisdom, "Use drop caps sparingly." LOL. nt - Ria 7:04 May 2 (6)
- I don't get it. Why would someone post a bunch of proofreading tips? - Paula H 11:01 May 2 (0)
- makes me think of SpongeBob "people order our patties" LOL nt - LaMere Academy 9:50 May 2 (0)
- Anyone want to take bets? I'm guessing...copy editor who finally snapped, mentally, and is now on a crusade to educate the masses. ;o) nt - Jill, OK 9:03 May 2 (1)
  - ROFLOL!! nt - LaMere Academy 9:51 May 2 (0)
- Big chuckle here! nt - Julie in GA 7:19 May 2 (1)
  - What's making me *continue* to giggle is the "Hola" part, lol. Just...caught me off guard, I guess. Why doesn't the spam that comes to my inbox have such an international flavor? "Bonjour! Regrow hair!" nt - Jill, OK 10:06 May 2 (0)
SPAM!!!!!!!!!!! nt - Pensguys 6:59 May 2 (2)
- Am I the only person who always thinks of Monty Python's spam sketch when they see this word? - Rhonda in TX 8:54 May 2 (1)
  - lov-e-ly Spam! nt - suzie 10:19 May 2 (0)

Any valid CBD coupons? - Dawn K 6:52 May 2 (3)

Feel free to use KimC's link... and here's another code... - mom2abcd 10:51 May 2 (0)
Found this but you must place order through this persons web site. - CindyinTexas 7:57 May 2 (1)
- Re: CBD coupon - KimC 9:18 May 2 (0)

Please tell me how you use Fallacy Detective or Thinking Toolbox - what do you do? - Christy in CO 6:48 May 2 (8)

They make for great dinnertime conversation... - Diana in OR 8:34 May 2 (0)
Ds 12.5 and I are using TTT. We are using it almost daily--1 lesson per day and - Tracy in Ky 7:30 May 2 (0)
Well.. - Julie in GA 7:29 May 2 (2)
- This is us, too...down to the 'watch out for your kids catching *you*' part. (Dh is a big user of the "Tu Quoque", although no one dares point it out, lol) - Jill, OK 10:13 May 2 (1)
  - You're funny, Jill! I keep seeing your posts right after mine, and you make me laugh. nt - Julie in GA 19:03 May 2 (0)
Fallacy Detective . . . - Luann in ID 7:26 May 2 (2)
- We did it the same way... - Nan in Mass 11:47 May 2 (1)
  - LOL - I just remembered that I offered an mm to anyone who noticed a fallacy... - Nan in Mass 11:49 May 2 (0)

Grammar 2x/week for 30 minutes. If you're doing this, how is it working? - Magic Wand 6:42 May 2 (4)

I'm using Shurley and Daily Language Review. Shurley (grammar only) is easily done 2x week.(nt) - Tami 8:53 May 2 (3)
- Daily Language Review...is this an Evan Moor book? What about diagramming? - Magic Wand 9:11 May 2 (2)
  - The plan is... - Tami 9:35 May 2 (1)
    - Thank you...one more question... - Magic Wand 21:23 May 2 (0)

Am I the only one who doesn't like Apologia Science for the older grades? If you're like me, what have - Momto3blessings 6:39 May 2 (5)

I'll be using BJU. nt - Heather in VA 7:32 May 2 (2)
- Are you going to use the DVD's for this? Or....sm - Zee 8:32 May 2 (1)
  - Well I am a science-type mom but the availability of the DVDs is one reason I'm starting with BJU... - Heather in VA 9:20 May 2 (0)
No. You're in good company. Check the general board (the current or old one). There was a long thread this week or last with other options listed. Also check the high school board. nt - Luann in ID 7:28 May 2 (0)
I'm using this for biology - Laura in China 7:27 May 2 (0)

What is your favorite Unit Study program for the upper elementary age through 7th grade? One that is reasonably priced would be helpful. TIA! nt - Momto3blessings 6:36 May 2 (10)

TOG.... nt - LisaWA 11:23 May 2 (0)
Anything by Jennifer Steward - Tina in WA 10:27 May 2 (0)
My Father's World. I'm using it with.... - Donna A. 8:16 May 2 (1)
- Another vote for MFW! nt - Julie in MN 12:31 May 2 (0)
Either A World of Adventure or Christian Cottage Unit Studies. nt - DB in NJ 7:00 May 2 (3)
- We loved AWOA also, used it twice with my oldest two - Jenileigh 11:11 May 2 (0)
- We are enjoying a World of Adventure too!!! (nt) - Kelley 9:38 May 2 (0)
- Another vote for A World of Adventure. nt - K in MI 7:52 May 2 (0)
We are just about to start MFW - Christina in OR 6:49 May 2 (1)
- We are just beginning with MFW too but started at the youngest levels... - Jenileigh 11:14 May 2 (0)

Pre-algebra for a visual learner, not-strong-math-student who wants to be? (m) - Lisa in southern MD 6:31 May 2 (14)

Teaching Textbooks (nt) - KimberlyOR 20:16 May 2 (0)
she can fill in any holes with aleks ... - AngieW in Texas 19:14 May 2 (0)
We combine MUS and Singapore for my vs dd. (m) - Karin 12:36 May 2