K-8 Curriculum Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 04 (0)

What's the best Singapore supplement to use?(m) - Jenn 21:54 May 4 (2)

We like the problem books - Laura in China 22:41 May 4 (1)
- Re: We like the problem books - Laura in China 22:42 May 4 (0)

Anyone used old edition R&S math? Opinions, as good as the new ones? nt - JLynn in GA 21:32 May 4 (0)

Colleen, I just ran across the scope and sequence for Wordsmith - Chris in CA 21:14 May 4 (1)

Can't link to save my life : ( nt - Chris in CA 21:16 May 4 (0)

I'm thinking about using SL language arts next year for dds third grade... should I supplement with a grammar program?? If so, is daily grams or easy grammar sufficient, or R&S 3???? - Beth 21:12 May 4 (1)

Re: I'm thinking about using SL language arts next year for dds third grade... should I supplement with a grammar program?? If so, is daily grams or easy grammar sufficient, or R&S 3???? - Beth 21:22 May 4 (0)

Has anyone used AO Computer Literacy - Excel and Computer Literacy Power point ? Opinions needed please, Thanks! nt - LisaWA 20:49 May 4 (0)

Opinions of Professor B Math - Lisa M WA 20:45 May 4 (0)

Pros and cons for IEW - three peas in a pod 19:55 May 4 (1)

Cons I've heard -m - Kathie in VA 20:49 May 4 (0)

Mrs. Whatsit I posted a response below to you - amy ohio 19:49 May 4 (1)

No, we started with GD. I did look at A Reason for Writing because - mrs. whatsit 21:09 May 4 (0)

Prima Latina & Latina Christiana users which level to use for a fourth grader? - tink1234 19:42 May 4 (2)

I agree. Go straight to LC I and enjoy! (nt) - Valerie in SC 20:36 May 4 (0)
I wouldn't waste any time on Prima.... - Tammy 19:49 May 4 (0)

Another R&S English question...regarding scope & sequence... - ereks mom 19:14 May 4 (1)

Let;s see,,, - Ellie 19:28 May 4 (0)

Sonlight Core 5 ...Would someone please describe how the geography is taught? Thanks nt - MI Mom 18:55 May 4 (1)

with maps!... - georgia in NM 20:16 May 4 (0)

Do I need the TM for Horizons Math grade 3 book 2? (NT) - Lora 18:54 May 4 (0)

Who has good deals on the SOTW audio versions nt - LC 18:43 May 4 (4)

Superbookdeals.com has them for 33-44% off nt - Kate in CA 21:47 May 4 (0)
I am one who always looks for a good deal, but I always buy Peacehill Press stuff from them as my thanks for this board.... - WTMindy 20:40 May 4 (0)
Walmart.com is 38% off as well and has - amy ohio 19:32 May 4 (0)
Alldirect.com has them 38% off. I think they only have volume 2 and 3. nt - Kisa in CA 18:45 May 4 (0)

What is the copyright date of current Rod & Staff English 5 and English 6? TIA! nt - ereks mom 16:19 May 4 (2)

English 5 = 1993; English 6 = 1994 (link to chart enclosed) - Beth in TN 18:49 May 4 (1)
- TY! nt - ereks mom 19:11 May 4 (0)

OK - losing my mind here, can someone mulitply 3/7 x 2/9? I just need the answer! nt - Christy in CO 16:17 May 4 (3)

Thanks! That's what I thought! nt - Christy in Co 17:47 May 4 (0)
Re: OK - losing my mind here, can someone mulitply 3/7 x 2/9? I just need the answer! nt - Diane 16:23 May 4 (0)
2/21 nt - srjbdl 16:23 May 4 (0)

Claire, I think it was you that recommended Rewards reading - Jill 16:16 May 4 (1)

It was probably me..... - Claire 18:14 May 4 (0)

Tadpoles galore! Help - how do I care for them? - Vanessa in Virginia 15:49 May 4 (9)

You can go to www.enature.com and enter your zipcode. It will tell you what frog/toad species live in your area. We had barking tree frogs last year. We fed them goldfish food, and they grew fast-- much faster than the ones outside that we didn't feed. nt - Dawn 18:23 May 4 (0)
Don't use distilled water either, I think they need spring water...nt - KC 18:14 May 4 (0)
Be sure to de-chlorinate any water you put them in! - Jenny in Florida 17:43 May 4 (0)
Well, depending on what type they are, you could be looking at 2 years of care, lol! - Ria 16:28 May 4 (1)
- LOL! The grandson and I went tadpoling this afternoon... - Kris in Michigan 18:49 May 4 (0)
we are feeding our tadpoles boiled spinach and lettuce nt - Andrea in MA 16:28 May 4 (0)
Get some pond plants from wherever you got the tadpoles (m) - MMD 16:21 May 4 (0)
We had those Grow-A-Frogs and... - Julie in AK 15:55 May 4 (1)
- Should be: "We HAVE those Grow-A-Frogs..." (nt) - Jule in AK 15:56 May 4 (0)

I plan on using Artner's Guide to American History (Memoria Press) along with SOTW3. Has anyone here done this? Could there possibly be a schedule somewhere for these 2 books? TIA! (nt) - Laura in OH 15:49 May 4 (0)

profmom- or other Funnix users...... - Allison TX 15:16 May 4 (3)

Re: profmom- or other Funnix users...... - profmom 15:28 May 4 (2)
- Re: profmom- or other Funnix users...... - Allison TX 15:39 May 4 (1)
  - Re: profmom- or other Funnix users...... - profmom 20:37 May 4 (0)

SOTW 2 and MOH 2 (m) - saved1112 14:22 May 4 (1)

Copied and sent to your emailnt - Kate in CA 21:52 May 4 (0)

Classical Education possible?? "missed early yrs" (m) - saved1112 14:20 May 4 (8)

We started "late," too. - Jenny in Florida 17:39 May 4 (1)
- I second Jenny!!! Welcome and go for it!!! nm - Becky in Mexico 18:06 May 4 (0)
Hi, welcome, and Yes, Very Possible - Sherrill in VA 14:50 May 4 (5)
- Well... - saved1112 16:58 May 4 (4)
  - Great! (m) - Sherrill in VA 21:18 May 4 (2)
    - Link to SWB's workshop outline: Writing Without Fear - Sherrill in VA 21:23 May 4 (0)
    - Link to SWB's article: Starting in the Middle - Sherrill in VA 21:21 May 4 (0)
  - Re: Well... - Becky in Mexico 18:11 May 4 (0)

Need an opinion on Explode the Code and Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading - Nonie 14:00 May 4 (6)

We use Word Mastery - A Course in Phonics by Florence Akin with ETC and McGuffey's First Primer with much success. It is free and available online. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:26 May 4 (0)
Only one or the other? I used phonics books (CLP readers) along with ETC. (m) - FloridaLisa 19:20 May 4 (0)
We are using an OPGTTR and ETC combo... - angela&boys 18:04 May 4 (1)
- Piggybacking here. I know SWB recommends MCP - BarbinTN 19:07 May 4 (0)
I thought my wiggly, hands-on ds would love OPG because of the varied activities... - Lana in TX 14:36 May 4 (0)
Given your comments I would go with ETC -m- - BirkenstockMom 14:03 May 4 (0)

Large Print books for kids - Melissa 13:30 May 4 (8)

I really like the books from Yesterday's Classics. The font is quite big. My 8 yo enjoys them. - Dawn 18:28 May 4 (0)
My going-into-6th grader likes large print, too. - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 15:44 May 4 (0)
What if he tried reading with an index card - Hallie 15:16 May 4 (1)
- my son preferred a non-white index card, less glare (NT) - LH 15:44 May 4 (0)
Why not just go to the dollar store and get a pair of reading glasses? - Ria 14:02 May 4 (2)
- Wont that hurt your eyes to wear glasses when not needed?........nt - GaMom3 15:56 May 4 (1)
  - No, not at all. You are talking about magnifying print only. (m) - Ria 16:23 May 4 (0)
I print my RobinsonCurriculum books preset to - LH 13:37 May 4 (0)

Rod & Staff math - - Melissa 13:27 May 4 (1)

My daughter uses R&S 6... - Rebecca in VA 16:33 May 4 (0)

SWR suggestion and update (M) - one_l_michele 13:24 May 4 (2)

That's awesome! I have... - OhElizabeth 15:04 May 4 (0)
Thanks for sharing your tile idea! nt - Kisa in CA 13:57 May 4 (0)

What would be a good supplement to Saxon 6/5 math? - kw 13:23 May 4 (1)

Not a full-year supplement, but a fun summer prep. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:34 May 4 (0)

Any WriteShop users (past or present)? - Tammy R 13:19 May 4 (2)

I plan to use WriteShop and I "very strongly dislike" that style and verbose writing. - LH 13:25 May 4 (1)
- These are my thoughts as well... - Kim 15:49 May 4 (0)

Dh who is history-phobic loves to listen to SOTW cds. Are there history series books on cd for adults? - Lyn 13:14 May 4 (2)

Many folks recommend the Teaching Company (link inside)... - Stacia 19:37 May 4 (0)
Here are a few he might enjoy... - abbeyej 18:33 May 4 (0)

MATH FACTS: opinions, please?? m - Kim in NV 13:12 May 4 (12)

Flashmaster. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:28 May 4 (0)
Similar problem. Here's what we do. - Cindyg 19:19 May 4 (0)
You might try (m) - Kisa in CA 15:54 May 4 (1)
- I agree. nt - Becki in IN 17:46 May 4 (0)
We paused during Singapore 4b to drill the heck out of my daughter. :) It worked well for us. nt - nutmeg 15:02 May 4 (0)
It seems a lot of kids this age have this issue... - KirstenM 14:36 May 4 (0)
It seems a lot of kids this age have this issue... - KirstenM 14:36 May 4 (0)
Whether you take a week off or emphasize math facts for the next few weeks, you are right that they need to be learned cold. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:23 May 4 (0)
I can email you one option. These are word documents or i'd just post it here. (NT) - LH 13:18 May 4 (3)
- Yes, please! email inside - Kim in NV 13:56 May 4 (0)
- Would you mind posting it here?? - CMH 13:47 May 4 (1)
  - They are "tables" or graph-like or else I would (NT) - lh 13:54 May 4 (0)

FLL preposition chant, does anyone remember it? My gr. 4 dd needs to review it and I can't find my book. TIA nt - SA Canada 13:05 May 4 (4)

Not from FLL, but I still remember the preposition song *I* learned in 4th grade.... - Colleen in SEVA 15:39 May 4 (1)
- This is great! TFS. (If only that teacher had had you SING her name ... - mom2abcd 20:27 May 4 (0)
Re: FLL preposition chant, does anyone remember it? My gr. 4 dd needs to review it and I can't find my book. TIA nt - MelissaJ 13:56 May 4 (0)
We're just finishing this... (m) - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 13:55 May 4 (0)

Winston Grammar troubles; would you switch to AG? - Deece in MN 13:02 May 4 (2)

We never used the cards. We just... - Lori D. 22:35 May 4 (0)
We don't use the cards much... - Tammy 17:59 May 4 (0)

JAG -- please share your opinions! - profmom 12:41 May 4 (6)

Thanks! Will you compare JAG to R & S 4? m - profmom 15:21 May 4 (2)
- My son did his JAG sporadically.... - Mama Owl 18:34 May 4 (0)
- As far as how long it would take, Think in terms of - LH 15:26 May 4 (0)
LOVED JAG!!!! - Mama Owl 14:48 May 4 (0)
Love JAG. Did JAG. Didn't like the "11 weeks" option. After the first couple of weeks, my 4th gr - LH 13:21 May 4 (0)
Grammar - parts of speech and diagramming..... not punctuation, capitalization, etc. - Christy in CO 13:00 May 4 (0)

Yikes, this board is moving way too fast! Jill, OK in VA, I posted another question for you in my Fallacy Detective thread below. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 12:38 May 4 (6)

Colleen, I just thought I'd jump in here... - christineg 16:50 May 4 (2)
- That's good to hear, Christine! What will you be using next year for logic? (nt) - Colleen 18:24 May 4 (1)
  - Oh, I dunno. Am I supposed to be thinking of that already? (m) - christineg 21:13 May 4 (0)
Oh, and I also wanted to ask you...(m) - Colleen 12:41 May 4 (2)
- Well, don't get too excited, lol... - Jill, OK in VA 14:55 May 4 (1)
  - Hey, that might just be the route I need to take...(m) - Colleen 18:30 May 4 (0)

Key To Fractions Test book questions(m) - Jenn 12:09 May 4 (3)

Thanks so much! I think I'll go ahead and purchase them! (nt) - Jenn 12:25 May 4 (0)
The test book also has pre-tests and.... - WTMindy 12:16 May 4 (0)
My son used Key to Fractions and we did not use the test book(not sure if they had one then) and he did fine without it.nt - Gloria 12:11 May 4 (0)

What are your "tips" for choosing curriculum - giving mini-workshop - Vanessa in Virginia 12:06 May 4 (7)

Maybe as a follow-up meeting next month, you can suggest a 'bring & show your curriculum' night... - Stacia 19:44 May 4 (0)
Before picking a thing, determine goals and objectives (m) - SolaMichella 17:43 May 4 (0)
I agree with WTMindy re: talking about the 'styles' /m - katilac 15:18 May 4 (0)
In addition to styles, it's important to consider your comfort level with the subject and other context issues (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:05 May 4 (0)
Oh, wow...that's a good question. - Jill, OK in VA 15:03 May 4 (0)
Mine would probably fall under 'vision' - Brit 12:28 May 4 (0)
Will you talk about the "styles" of homeschooling?... - WTMindy 12:18 May 4 (0)

I received my Brock Magiscope from Rainbow Resource today and I like it but... - Gloria 12:05 May 4 (4)

I have both the Brock and Sonlight. - Jean in Wisc. 18:31 May 4 (0)
Are you going to be using Apologia? - Ria 12:06 May 4 (2)
- Well.... - Gloria 12:10 May 4 (1)
  - Let us know how it goes..I havn't purchased one yet - Mama Owl 18:14 May 4 (0)

Has anybody used FlashMaster for math fact practice? Is it worth the $$?(m) - LBC 12:01 May 4 (11)

DD and I love it. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:30 May 4 (0)
It's a good product, but it still requires discipline to drill math facts. - Cindyg 19:23 May 4 (0)
Totally, absolutely, and completely worth it! My daughter uses it daily for school and "fun." (nt) - Heather (VA) 16:45 May 4 (0)
I just got this for upcoming "carschool" times - Sherrill in VA 14:56 May 4 (0)
This is an excellent product, but we didn't manage to use it.. - Sunny 13:52 May 4 (2)
- So do you want to sell it to me? ;-) Email me if you do! - Tricia 16:02 May 4 (1)
  - It's LONG gone. :) nt - Sunny 18:11 May 4 (0)
It is worth it! - CED 13:23 May 4 (1)
- Thanks for this review -m - Kathie in VA 13:29 May 4 (0)
I really like ours! - Bula Mama 13:17 May 4 (0)
I hav this and both my boys love(ed) it. It was a little like playing gameboy only math .HTH...nt - Gloria 12:06 May 4 (0)

Who all here is using or has ordered Winter Promise(any level) - Mama Owl 12:00 May 4 (10)

I'm going to be using Animal Worlds with my son... - Michelle T 20:21 May 4 (0)
I'm getting the Animal Worlds for prek and 2nd grader...m - Ann in WA 20:00 May 4 (0)
We have American Story 2.... - kbm 16:02 May 4 (0)
I'm going with it this year...(m) - Lil3 15:47 May 4 (0)
Re: Who all here is using or has ordered Winter Promise(any level) - profmom 14:48 May 4 (0)
I'm using this next year (m) - Kisa in CA 13:07 May 4 (3)
- I looked at the Animal's Unit..but - Mama Owl 14:52 May 4 (2)
  - I think Im going to use a bunch of the books..... - MO 18:41 May 4 (0)
  - The Sea and Sky looks interesting too. Let us know what you decide and how you like it! nt - Kisa in CA 15:56 May 4 (0)
My son looked at the Winters Promise Ancients for older kids and he decided he wanted to use... - Gloria 12:13 May 4 (0)

Anybody using Memoria Press Christian Studies or VP Bible?... - Winnie in Canada 11:59 May 4 (8)

We have MP Christian Studies and.... - WTMindy 12:14 May 4 (2)
- Are your students doing the cumulative memorization in the MP Christian Studies? (anyone?) Thanks NT - lh 14:37 May 4 (1)
  - I have the verses on a memory CD that I make each week, so yes. I don't make them write them out on the review, though. nt - WTMindy 14:57 May 4 (0)
It is written for Golden Children's Bible, so that's what we use. (m) - Debra in TX 12:09 May 4 (4)
- Are you students keeping up with the cumulative memorization? I'm curious... (nt) - lh 14:38 May 4 (0)
- I agree that... - WTMindy 12:20 May 4 (2)
  - Thanks to you both... - Winnie in Canada 14:18 May 4 (1)
    - Yes, it has the answers filled in. I think that is like R&S. nt - WTMindy 14:56 May 4 (0)

Taking a break from classical style for a year any suggestions? - Terri in NS 11:48 May 4 (6)

Have you looked at Ambelside Oneline?? - Nanci 22:34 May 4 (0)
I would try a unit study such as Prarie Primer, Learning Adventures or Konos-in-a-bag...nt - Tami 15:40 May 4 (0)
When my dds were in 4th and 5th... - Bula Mama 13:29 May 4 (0)
Re: Taking a break from classical style for a year any suggestions? - six meadows 12:53 May 4 (1)
- I may have just talked myself into doing the same thing! nt - six meadows 12:58 May 4 (0)
Re: Taking a break from classical style for a year any suggestions? - profmom 12:29 May 4 (0)

Julie in AK - I responded to you below; m - Debbie in IL 11:46 May 4 (0)

4th grade LA -- What are *you* using? m - profmom 11:40 May 4 (8)

Thanks guys! I appreciate the responses! I'm going to check out some of your choices. nt - profmom 20:54 May 4 (0)
R&S 4 plus Spelling Power nt - nutmeg 18:09 May 4 (0)
Easy Grammar, Building Spelling Skills, Classically Cursive, Word Roots software, narration and copywork. (nt) - Donna A. 17:22 May 4 (0)
Shurley for grammar and IEW for writing. nt - KarenC 15:45 May 4 (0)
Re: 4th grade LA -- What are *you* using? m - KirstenM 14:39 May 4 (0)
My ds this year, and my dd next year... - Lana in TX 13:41 May 4 (0)
What we did this year... - jmgconner 12:03 May 4 (1)
- Adding to it... - jmgconner 12:12 May 4 (0)

I'm bummed....didn't get in Virtual School..(m) - Scarlett in AR 11:30 May 4 (13)

Hey, Scarlett before you purchase a lot....m - Julieofsardis 19:02 May 4 (0)
I was given a great unit study by - Lisa WA 12:04 May 4 (6)
- sorry forgot my email... inside - Lisa Wa 12:05 May 4 (5)
  - Am I slow? I dont see your email nt - Scarlett in AR 12:31 May 4 (4)
    - I just sent it! Let me know what you think? nt - LisaWA 12:48 May 4 (1)
      - Thanks! On my way to piano...(m) - Scarlett in AR 12:55 May 4 (0)
    - No... not to slow... but if you clicked my name my email would have popped up. :) I am emailing you know. :) nt - LisaWA 12:45 May 4 (1)
      - sakes alive... should say emailing you NOW.. not know.. LOL! nt - LisaWA 16:02 May 4 (0)
What is virtual school? We studied the human body.. - Julie in AK 11:47 May 4 (4)
- Virtual School is homeschooling by the Arkansas (m) - Scarlett in AR 12:30 May 4 (0)
- Blood and Guts is out of print but it is so great....(nt) - Julie in AK 11:48 May 4 (2)
  - No, it's still in print. $9.74 from Amazon.com nt - Ria 11:57 May 4 (0)
  - Blood and Guts is available from Sonlight (nt) - Shelly in SC 11:55 May 4 (0)

Tammyla and others...Book Samaritan Info inside... - Penny in VT 11:29 May 4 (1)

Thank you. nt - Tammyla 15:33 May 4 (0)

History for 2nd and K'er - Another Michelle 11:20 May 4 (2)

Re: History for 2nd and K'er - Wendi 11:32 May 4 (0)
My kids have not found SOTW to be at all dry.... - WTMindy 11:27 May 4 (0)

Audio companion to Ordianry parents guide to teaching reading - Des 11:16 May 4 (0)

Has anyone used IEW and NOT liked it?? pros/cons please?? thanks (nt) - CLS 11:09 May 4 (2)

I love it, but my 11yodd HATES it more than anything--even math. - Kristine out of lurking 18:28 May 4 (0)
I watched a couple of the DVDs and then decided not to use it (m) - Sarah CB 11:16 May 4 (0)

Need help deciding history... - conniemarie 11:06 May 4 (1)

or possibly "Streams of Civilization"... - conniemarie 12:10 May 4 (0)

Help with LA (4th grade) - profmom 10:36 May 4 (10)

Spelling Workout - Laura R in VA 11:08 May 4 (3)
- Yeah... - profmom 11:17 May 4 (2)
  - The new ones don't have sports themes... - Penny in VT 11:26 May 4 (1)
    - Good to know!! Thanks! nt - profmom 15:07 May 4 (0)
Hard to tell what you are trying to accomplish, but - LH 10:50 May 4 (3)
- Ok, let's see... - profmom 11:12 May 4 (2)
  - About literary analysis... - LH 11:24 May 4 (1)
    - I appreciate your advice! m - profmom 15:05 May 4 (0)
It looks like a good bit - m - StaceyinLA 10:46 May 4 (1)
- Thanks... - profmom 11:21 May 4 (0)

Do you add any other geography to SOTW besides all the mapping in the activity guide? We'll be doing vol. 2 in the coming year with a 2nd grader? TIA nt - mamato3 10:31 May 4 (7)

I don't have a 2nd grader, but we keep a lot of maps around... m - Vanna 19:51 May 4 (0)
In 2nd or 3rd grades, my dc learned continents, states, capitals, major world physical features. nt - FloridaLisa 13:27 May 4 (0)
Nothing formal, but we sure look at our maps a LOT!! nt - WTMindy 11:55 May 4 (1)
- I forgot that we have the Geography songs CD and I usually pick one each week that goes along with SOTW. nt - WTMindy 16:55 May 4 (0)
We will be doing Evan Moore daily geography w/ SOTW. It helps w/ skills, map reading and ... - newHSmominTX 11:41 May 4 (0)
No. I think the SOTW maps are plenty at this age. nt - Susie in CA 11:00 May 4 (0)
We are doing "A Child's Book of Geography" by Ann Voskamp and it's wonderful.nt - Nissi 10:52 May 4 (0)

Thank you for answering my posts about Latin. I am sticking with it and thrilled about it. Yippie a decision!! Now on to the next item on the list.nt - MI Mom 10:25 May 4 (0)

How do you help a child past the 'sounding words out' phase?? - Deb 10:11 May 4 (1)

It sounds like a blending problem. - Claire 10:41 May 4 (0)

what to use after Horizons Math for 7th grader - LisaB 10:09 May 4 (1)

Re: what to use after Horizons Math for 7th grader - MNGail 12:27 May 4 (0)

Poll: Homeschool Tracker Plus or EduTrack? (nt) - Charmaine in IN 10:06 May 4 (7)

Thanks all - I think I'll try HSTP! (My Palm Pilot died...) :) (nt) - Charmaine in IN 11:33 May 4 (0)
I got EduTrack because I can hotsync it to my palm pilot. nt - mrs. whatsit 11:14 May 4 (0)
Never tried EduTrack, but really like Homeschool Tracker Plus. Exceptional tech support too. nt - Kisa in CA 10:39 May 4 (0)
dont get edu track.... its to hard to navagate... to much $$ spent and never could use it right.. not sure of the other nt - LisaWA 10:37 May 4 (0)
Homeschool Tracker Plus n.t. - Zee 10:32 May 4 (0)
Homeschool Tracker Plus here also nt - Des 10:22 May 4 (0)
Homeschool Tracker Plus! nt - profmom 10:19 May 4 (0)

Wordly Wise 3000 question... m - jmgconner 9:48 May 4 (4)

I don't pay any attention to making it fit into weeks. - MeganP 11:05 May 4 (1)
- Thanks! nt - jmgconner 11:08 May 4 (0)
That is what I do, just one section per day. (m) - Tricia 10:54 May 4 (1)
- Thank you - that's what I'll plan to do. nt - jmgconner 11:09 May 4 (0)

Has anyone done Learning Adventure's "A World of Adventure"? It's a unit study from a history perspective.I'd like to hear about it please. - Whitney 9:36 May 4 (6)

Re: Has anyone done Learning Adventure's "A World of Adventure"? It's a unit study from a history perspective.I'd like to hear about it please. - trackmom 12:12 May 4 (0)
I used the first three units this year - Des 10:21 May 4 (4)
- Yes, I was curious if you could tell me some of the specific activities...and I wanted - Whitney 12:08 May 4 (3)
  - I think - Des 12:52 May 4 (0)
  - Re: Yes, I was curious if you could tell me some of the specific activities...and I wanted - Kelly on the prairie 12:50 May 4 (1)
    - Thanks everyone. Could you tell me the name of the forum? or how to find it? nt - Whitney 14:05 May 4 (0)

Writing question - Imitations in Writing, Wordsmith???? - Chris in CA 9:21 May 4 (8)

I'm in the same boat...My rising 6th grader uses R&S English and I feel a real need to add more writing practice...(m) - Colleen 12:16 May 4 (3)
- Hi Colleen, you know I've been meaning to thank you and - Chris CA 14:45 May 4 (2)
  - Does this mean I can say...(m) - Colleen 18:22 May 4 (1)
    - Yes, you did earn that right : ) - Chris in CA 19:10 May 4 (0)
I would go to the (m) - Tammyla 10:24 May 4 (3)
- Thanks, I've btdt, : ) Have you used WS?, could you compare Wordsmith to it? nt - Chris in CA 10:43 May 4 (2)
  - Re: Thanks, I've btdt, : ) Have you used WS?, could you compare Wordsmith to it? nt - Tammyla 17:53 May 4 (1)
    - thank you, that was very helpful - Chris in CA 20:35 May 4 (0)

I have a question for those of you who do yearly testing... - Angel 9:12 May 4 (3)

Re: I have a question for those of you who do yearly testing... - Kelly on the prairie 12:56 May 4 (0)
Right there with you! -m - Kathie in VA 10:04 May 4 (0)
We do the Iowa rather than the CAT5, so I don't know how the topics compare - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 9:29 May 4 (0)

(Trying again) Anyone use Sonlight for Science??? [m] - Mel in tx 9:11 May 4 (2)

Mixed feelings...(m) - Colleen 12:26 May 4 (0)
Re: (Trying again) Anyone use Sonlight for Science??? [m] - Tricia 11:01 May 4 (0)

What are you using for 5th/6th grade vocabulary? Thanks! nt - Susan in OR 9:04 May 4 (7)

Re: What are you using for 5th/6th grade vocabulary? Thanks! nt - Laura 22:52 May 4 (0)
We're going to do a word roots program like vocabulary vine then move onto classical roots (nt) - Christa 14:40 May 4 (0)
Vocabulary next year will be Wordly Wise 3000 book 2. nt - MeganP 11:07 May 4 (1)
- Sorry, that will be for a 5th grader. nt - MeganP 11:08 May 4 (0)
IMy 6th/7th grader will be using Amsco's Vocabulsry For Enjoyment book 1..more - Gloria 10:07 May 4 (0)
Our reading, spelling, and Latin lessons cover vocab in 5th & 6th. We don't start a vocab "program" until 7th. nt - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 9:31 May 4 (0)
We use Classical Roots level 6 & like it very much. nt - Mel in tx 9:13 May 4 (0)

What do you do for diagramming after finishing Mary Daly's Elementary Diagramming Textbook? (nt) - theodwyn 9:03 May 4 (0)

R&S Math for slow learners - Board moved too fast. - Becki in IN 8:58 May 4 (4)

Becki, I do have a slow learner.... - Holly S/NC 15:36 May 4 (1)
- Holly, my dd - Becki in IN 17:43 May 4 (0)
Re: R&S Math for slow learners - Board moved too fast. - Kay in PA 14:32 May 4 (0)
Pretty PLEASE! nt - Becki in IN 12:57 May 4 (0)

Does anyone want the bound AG for SOTW3?... - Penny in VT 8:56 May 4 (3)

What a dear you are, Penny! I'm sure there are many here who - mom2abcd 9:12 May 4 (0)
you have mail nt - Des 9:00 May 4 (1)
- Re: you have mail nt - Penny in VT 9:20 May 4 (0)

For OPGTTR users (or others who want to give their opinion!) - happymainemom 8:55 May 4 (7)

No way should you be spending an hour on a phonics lesson! (m) - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 14:24 May 4 (0)
OPGTR - Lisa in North TX 11:01 May 4 (0)
Here is what I did w/ 6yr ds...more - cmn-CA 10:25 May 4 (0)
Switch to SWR! (more) - Staci in FL 9:22 May 4 (3)
- What is SWR? - Cheryl 10:46 May 4 (1)
  - It is a spelling program that teaches dc to read and spell. <link inside> - May in WA 12:07 May 4 (0)
- I prefer SWR too!(m) - MelissaJ 9:46 May 4 (0)

VP/Biblioplan/Truthquest - Staci in FL 8:41 May 4 (13)

Re: VP/Biblioplan/Truthquest - profmom 8:49 May 4 (12)
- I have All Through the Ages...is THAT like TQ? nt - Staci in FL 9:14 May 4 (11)
  - Not exactly... - Sunny 9:21 May 4 (10)
    - So...is it worth it to have both BP and TQ? For sanity purposes, can I think of TQ as my... - Staci in FL 9:56 May 4 (9)
      - I haven't used the Biblioplan at all.. - Sunny 10:17 May 4 (8)
        
        Dawn...here's my problem... - Staci in FL 10:31 May 4 (7)
        
        Re: Dawn...here's my problem... - profmom 10:47 May 4 (0)
        
        Did you check the table of contents in Biblioplan? - Sunny 10:37 May 4 (5)
        
        The "eastern" parts I'm talking about are the China/Korea/Japan/ Australia... - Staci in FL 12:25 May 4 (4)
        
        I am not sure of that.. - Sunny 13:59 May 4 (3)
        
        Okay. I get what you are saying now... - Staci in FL 15:13 May 4 (2)
        
        Now you have it figured out :) - Sunny 15:52 May 4 (1)
        
        I don't have TQ. I have SOTW Vol 2, VP and BP... - Staci in FL 16:33 May 4 (0)

Does anyone have a code or discoutn code for CBD? Thanks nt - LisaWA 8:29 May 4 (3)

Ask and I shall receive! You ladies rock.. Thanks.. and so fast...nt - LisaWA 8:51 May 4 (0)
free shipping with $35 or more - Monnie in East KY 8:36 May 4 (0)
Re: Does anyone have a code or discoutn code for CBD? Thanks nt - Gita 8:34 May 4 (0)

Language Arts/English for 7th grader - Mom of boys 8:27 May 4 (0)

Book Samaritan.... - Penny in VT 8:19 May 4 (8)

Penny, could you (m) - Tammyla 10:26 May 4 (1)
- Re: Penny, could you (m) - Penny in VT 11:29 May 4 (0)
Book Samaritan is Ree's ministry (from the other board). - Kristine out of lurking 9:54 May 4 (1)
- Re: Book Samaritan is Ree's ministry (from the other board). - Penny in VT 10:16 May 4 (0)
I heard that they closed down? Or was that a different place. - mom2abcd 9:18 May 4 (1)
- different place /nft - katilac 9:46 May 4 (0)
Hey Penny! I e-mailed them a while ago and have not heard back, but, from what I understand, they are really busy this time of year and it's only a few people running it. nt - Dayle 8:49 May 4 (1)
- Thanks! (nt) - Penny in VT 8:53 May 4 (0)

Anyone have experience with Beautiful Feet, Ancient History? m - KJ in NC 8:12 May 4 (1)

Re: Anyone have experience with Beautiful Feet, Ancient History? m - Laura 22:43 May 4 (0)

Introductory logic - Jody 7:52 May 4 (1)

Yes, the DVDs don't replace any other components, just add to the package. nt - Laura in CT 9:46 May 4 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good resource for teaching a 9 year old (and me, for that matter) about the stock market? TIA!! nt - lisa 7:46 May 4 (2)

stock market lesson plans... - Stacia 20:02 May 4 (0)
How about a game? - mom2abcd 9:19 May 4 (0)

Anyone use CW-Aesop with R&S 6? I just ordered CW and also want to use R & S for language arts. m - KJ in NC 7:37 May 4 (1)

Aesop doesn't need any grammar text.. - Sunny 14:06 May 4 (0)

If you could buy only one book (spine?) for history grade 1, what would it be?.... - Renai 7:26 May 4 (18)

Hey Renai!!....SOW will be my choice because it covers.. - Becky in Mexico 18:21 May 4 (0)
Mystery of History nt - Wendy 17:35 May 4 (0)
SOTW & A.G. nt - Monica in AL 10:29 May 4 (0)
SOTW & AG, hands down. nt - MeganP 9:49 May 4 (0)
The Mystery of History. nt - mom2abcd 9:20 May 4 (0)
SOTW and Activity Guide hands down...you will cover history, arts/crafts, geography, narration, and literature!(nt) - Tami 8:51 May 4 (0)
Another vote for SOTW and AG. . . nt - Pam in MA 8:14 May 4 (0)
SOTW and Guide here, too!! (more) - Kelly in VA 7:59 May 4 (5)
- Kelly in VA: curious to know what schedule you used to get through SOTW1 and did you only do 1 yr? TIA nt. - cmn-CA 8:06 May 4 (4)
  - I did Volume 1 this year with my 1st and 6th graders... - Kelly in VA 8:23 May 4 (3)
    - Thanks. - saved1112 13:46 May 4 (0)
    - Very helpful. Thank you nt. - cmn-CA 12:20 May 4 (0)
    - This is very helpful! nt - Renai 9:15 May 4 (0)
We love Mystery of History! nt - Jody 7:53 May 4 (0)
Without a doubt, SOTW & Activity Guide!!... - WTMindy 7:43 May 4 (0)
SOTW Book & Guide nt - Quiver0f10 7:34 May 4 (0)
SOTW and a library card. You might be able to get book and AG for less than $40. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 7:33 May 4 (1)
- yes, yes, yes. We loved it this year for grade 1!! - Teresa in Ga. 8:50 May 4 (0)

The Latin Road to English Grammar question.... - jmgconner 6:55 May 4 (3)

Thanks! I think Latin is settled then. nt - jmgconner 11:10 May 4 (0)
Im using it next year w/ and 11th grader. :) No other english program... hes beyond adding something... however - LisaWA 8:07 May 4 (0)
Yes - TWTM still recommends LRTEG... - Heather in VA 6:58 May 4 (0)

Math U See, can someone tell me about it? - jmgconner 6:50 May 4 (11)

Here's my standard review... - Sue in St Pete 14:09 May 4 (1)
- Thank you, Sue! You answered some of the questions I didn't ask, too! :) nt - jmgconner 14:56 May 4 (0)
Great - it sounds like a "go" - I hope to receive the DVD today. nt - jmgconner 11:10 May 4 (0)
Re: Math U See, can someone tell me about it? - Des 7:34 May 4 (0)
So far we love it ... - Pat in MI 7:26 May 4 (1)
- Since they focus on one operation in each book... - Sue in St Pete 14:31 May 4 (0)
We love it here: - Becky (Alberta) 7:07 May 4 (4)
- A question about MUS- (m) - Jenn 8:26 May 4 (3)
  - Ladies, thanks so much! (nt) - Jenn 9:30 May 4 (0)
  - It is my understanding - Des 8:54 May 4 (1)
    - We do all of them, but treat them like a timed quiz. Works well for us (nt) - Becky (Alberta) 9:22 May 4 (0)

What skills should be mastered before beginning Saxon 54? - Shari 6:35 May 4 (3)

Same answers as posters below - it is really more 3rd grade level, and is used for 3rd grade in some public schools (from what I hear on this board) nt - Sue Scott Wellons 12:57 May 4 (0)
Saxon 54 - Tamarind 7:35 May 4 (0)
Re: What skills should be mastered before beginning Saxon 54? - Mom2-3 6:41 May 4 (0)

Any comments on MFW or WP for Kindergarten? Thanks. nt - KateW 6:31 May 4 (1)

Haven't used WP, but MFW K ... - Sandi in NC 16:54 May 4 (0)

Your Story Hour...any reviews? nt - Becky (Alberta) 6:04 May 4 (15)

My kids love the Bible ones, not impressed with the history ones - not very accurate nt - Anne Marie 14:03 May 4 (0)
I prefer Living Principles of America, LI - Michelle in DE 12:04 May 4 (3)
- We like YSH, but LPA is awesome! (more) - Cindyg 19:30 May 4 (1)
  - Thanks! nt - Verena 20:57 May 4 (0)
- Michelle, we have those- question inside. - Verena 15:13 May 4 (0)
Thanks everyone! nt - Becky (Alberta) 9:24 May 4 (0)
They are just "OK," --they are simplistic, cleaned up versions of historic personalities... - Tami 7:54 May 4 (1)
- You know, after thinking about it I totally agree, nt - Chris in CA 9:23 May 4 (0)
We LOVE the Bible ones around here -- the kids have... - Charmaine in IN 7:37 May 4 (0)
We like these, and the Living Principles of America ones as well nt - Chris in CA 7:21 May 4 (0)
We enjoy the history stories... - Midwest Momma 7:04 May 4 (0)
Good stuff :-) nt - karenciavo 6:56 May 4 (0)
Love 'em here. Also the standard bedtime fare before my dc discovered the Narnia series! nt - Shari 6:36 May 4 (0)
These have been bedtime staples in our home for years. I've had to replace a number of them 'cause they wore out! Well worth it, IMHO.nt - K in MI 6:27 May 4 (0)
Love it! m - profmom 6:11 May 4 (0)

Rhondabee-bringing up our discussion about RightStart math... - OhElizabeth 6:00 May 4 (2)

Thanks, Elizabeth! My poor 2nd grader gets the shaft, because I am consumed ... - rhondabee 13:53 May 4 (1)
- Some answers... - OhElizabeth 19:46 May 4 (0)

Keys To ... math series (m) - Jacklyn 5:56 May 4 (5)

Thank you ladies for your help! -(nt) - Jacklyn 7:21 May 4 (0)
Hello to another Jacklyn! I've been using my name on this board for 3+ years, would you mind choosing another name? Thanks! nt - Jacklyn 6:40 May 4 (1)
- Sure - no problem. (nt) - Jacklyn 7:22 May 4 (0)
We are currently using Fractions and plan on using decimals later... - Dayle 6:27 May 4 (0)
In Key to Fractions the problems build on eachother.... no review really as you learn a concept then apply that to the next lesson. nt - Christy in CO 6:26 May 4 (0)

Age appropriateness of VP 1815 to Present Lit Selections vs. WP Am Story 2 books... - Magic Wand 5:27 May 4 (20)

A HUGE thank you to all of you who responded...and the rest of the story is.... - Magic Wand 9:32 May 4 (0)
Re: Age appropriateness of VP 1815 to Present Lit Selections vs. WP Am Story 2 books... - profmom 9:10 May 4 (2)
- What is WP return policy?... - Magic Wand 15:17 May 4 (1)
  - Re: What is WP return policy?... - profmom 20:03 May 4 (0)
More comments on difficulty - Jackie in WY 7:50 May 4 (0)
I tried using some projects from VP MARR with a 2nd grader this year (m) - Lil3 7:14 May 4 (0)
An idea... - Tami 6:36 May 4 (3)
- That's just about how we do it here. I don't use TQ, but we fill in with books at each dc's level. nt - FloridaLisa 13:31 May 4 (0)
- Tami, you and I are on the same page... - Magic Wand 6:43 May 4 (1)
  - On less planning... - Tami 8:39 May 4 (0)
Wanda, you're going to be fine!!! (m) - OhElizabeth 5:46 May 4 (4)
- You hit the nail on the head! "Keep the structure, modify the content." Exactly.(nt) - Tami 6:40 May 4 (0)
- OhElizabeth, thank you, some questions... - Magic Wand 6:23 May 4 (1)
  - Hey Wanda, you're making this too hard! (m) - OhElizabeth 8:29 May 4 (0)
- Comments on difficulty... - OhElizabeth 5:54 May 4 (0)
My feeling on VP is that their suggestions tend to be unrealistic (m) - Ria 5:44 May 4 (4)
- Re: My feeling on VP is that their suggestions tend to be unrealistic (m) - Wendi 8:04 May 4 (0)
- my feelings exactly. nt - trackmom 7:09 May 4 (0)
- I agree - this has been what's kept me from using VP. nt - Christy in CO 6:28 May 4 (0)
- Thanks, Ria... - Magic Wand 5:55 May 4 (0)

Please recommend a childrens dictionary (Early Elementary) - Nancy in Oh 5:19 May 4 (4)

We really like the American Heritage dictionaries. We have the Children's one, and I just ordered the Student version (a step up in difficulty). My dictionary phobic dd loves the children's one. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 10:03 May 4 (0)
We LOVE our Thorndike-Barnhart Junior Dictionary (nt) - Stephanie in KY 8:19 May 4 (0)
Dorling Kindersley Merriam-Webster is my kids fav. (m) - Tammyla 7:15 May 4 (0)
Spelling Power recommends these - Julie in MN 6:19 May 4 (0)

Tell me if this is an insane idea for English . . . Our Mother Tongue with Exercises in English - Christy B 5:17 May 4 (2)

I'm using it with a 7th grader. - Jan P. 11:07 May 4 (0)
Haven't gotten it yet but just to let you know -m - Kathie in VA 10:14 May 4 (0)

Has anyone switched from Saxon to Horizons? (Also other opinions??) Saxon is sooo time consuming and repetitive. (m) - Elaine 4:53 May 4 (4)

We went from Saxon 1 to Horizons... - abbeyej 8:50 May 4 (0)
We are in this very same boat...so for next year... - Robin in DFW 6:11 May 4 (1)
- Well, it's very comforting to know that I am not the only one who feels that way about the T.M. ! Thanks. :-) nt - Elaine 7:35 May 4 (0)
We've switched from Saxon, but to different methods (m) - Karin 6:02 May 4 (0)

Spread R&S3 over two years with my 7 yo? - Magic Wand 4:34 May 4 (4)

I had a similar situation this year (m) - Lil3 7:17 May 4 (1)
- It sounds like... - Magic Wand 15:00 May 4 (0)
I think that sounds like a great idea...(m) - Valerie in SC 6:38 May 4 (1)
- Great, that's what we'll do. Thanks! nt - Magic Wand 6:47 May 4 (0)

Need help w/multiplication - and tried and true games, software, workbooks... - Lisa in VA 4:28 May 4 (7)

Skip counting is what finally did it for my oldest dd who needed help. nt - angela in ohio 12:14 May 4 (0)
Try Math Facts in 5 minutes a day by Susan C. Anthony. It is really working well with my 7 yr. old ds. nt - Nissi 11:06 May 4 (0)
We were in the same boat this year. - Cheryl in SD 7:53 May 4 (0)
Have you looked at Timezattack they have a free downlad of their game that looks pretty cool. link inside (I hope)nt - newHSmominTX 7:05 May 4 (2)
- We've got that. It's pretty awesome! nt - Rachel in KY 7:40 May 4 (0)
- OK THAT didn't work so I'll just type it in. - newHSmominTX 7:07 May 4 (0)
I feel your pain... - Greta Lea:) 4:43 May 4 (0)

Fallacy Detective users: Have you (or will you) spend an entire "school year" with it? (m) - Colleen 0:06 May 4 (15)

It *shouldn't* take a full year, but we've dawdled so much, it will take a full year here! (m) - FloridaLisa 13:42 May 4 (0)
We read it at mealtimes with our 10 and 12yo. They both get it pretty well. nt - Diana in OR 11:33 May 4 (0)
I used FD this year with.... - Laurel in CA 9:07 May 4 (1)
- Can you tell me about 'Art of Argument'? - Jill, OK in VA 9:12 May 4 (0)
So do most of you think it's realistic to use FD with an 11 year old? (m) - Colleen 8:07 May 4 (5)
- I do think it's realistic for an 11 yo (m) - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 11:46 May 4 (0)
- My bright 10 year old will have turned 11 shortly before we finish it...and he's loved it. Perfect age. nt - Jill, OK in VA 9:00 May 4 (1)
  - Have your other children listened in? I just wonder if I shouldn't wait until my second son, now 8, can more fully engage in the discussion...(nt) - Colleen 12:05 May 4 (0)
- I wonder if part of their age recommendation is because they divide the trivium differently than WTM does. nt - Laura R (FL) 8:24 May 4 (1)
  - *I* think that has a lot to do with it; remember, they're the 'no formal math before 10' folks. nt - Jill, OK in VA 9:01 May 4 (0)
We did it in the first half of this school year... - Janet in GA 7:09 May 4 (0)
We did it as you're envisioning... - Laura in CT 4:32 May 4 (0)
It didn't take us a full year for FD... - karenciavo 3:34 May 4 (0)
We are planning to use both this year - Des 3:21 May 4 (0)
I tend to just spend half and hour a week on it..... - Peela 2:29 May 4 (0)

Thanks for the discussion regarding my Singapore Math 6A challenges. (m) - Colleen 23:54 May 3 (0)

Sonlight compared to Winter's Promise? Which one has a better "reading" program? - Mama Owl 23:06 May 3 (15)

Re: Sonlight compared to Winter's Promise? Which one has a better "reading" program? - trackmom 7:18 May 4 (0)
That's the blessing and the curse, they are all good, but consistency is best, so - Chris in CA 7:07 May 4 (1)
- I hope - Chris in CA 7:21 May 4 (0)

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