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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Aug 09 (0)
  • Just finished, _There Are No Shortcuts_ by that teacher, Rafe... - Jeanne in Mn 22:44 Aug 9 (0)
  • Saxon Math...somebody tell me I am NOT going to go insane...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:27 Aug 9 (6)
  • Has anyone used Kinderbach for preschool piano or Boca Beth for preschool Spanish?? - tracy in wi 21:04 Aug 9 (0)
  • Question for those doing TOG re: planning and your children....m - Pensguys 20:51 Aug 9 (2)
  • does anyone have any ideas, sources for lit. guide for Winnie-the-Pooh? sm - Strawberry Queen 20:42 Aug 9 (5)
  • Has anyone purchased Real Science 4 Kids from arn.org? more - PameLA in VA 20:26 Aug 9 (3)
  • Languages in succession or simultaneously? - Laura in China 20:10 Aug 9 (4)
  • Stacie M. Lara - Sota 20:05 Aug 9 (1)
  • SOTW 3 & 4 - hpymomof3 19:28 Aug 9 (1)
  • one l michele, I posted what SWO looks like for us way down below! nt. - Brenda in FL 19:24 Aug 9 (0)
  • Our Week 3 report is posted with pictures and details. - Trivium Academy 19:20 Aug 9 (1)
  • My 7 yo is doing an eyeball dissection in his science class. Who has done this? - Erica3boys 19:03 Aug 9 (12)
  • Can someone help me make a schedule for my 1st grade dd? - Sandy Redding 18:59 Aug 9 (3)
  • SOTW 4 table of contents - hpymomof3 18:57 Aug 9 (2)
  • Can my child receive high school credit for Algebra and Sonlight 100 taken in 8th grade? We are in TN, registered under Gateway. Thanks! nt - Maureen in TN 18:39 Aug 9 (4)
  • FLL 3 and CW Aesop questions - CLS 18:34 Aug 9 (1)
  • Spelling workout 1994 and 2002????? - MARTA 18:14 Aug 9 (3)
  • schedules - Bethany, CT 17:48 Aug 9 (3)
  • Saxon K and 3.5 yo. - Liz in NC 17:41 Aug 9 (2)
  • am I the only one checking the Homeschool in the Woods website daily, to see if it's "late August" yet? - Nicole M 17:41 Aug 9 (2)
  • What about rod and staff math or abeka if you don;t like saxon? - momof8 17:23 Aug 9 (2)
  • TRIVIUM JESSICA--Where did you get the weather sheets you showed in your weekly update last week? TIA - Amy in MS 17:23 Aug 9 (0)
  • TRIVIUM JESSICA--Where did you get the weather sheets you showed in your weekly update last week? TIA - Amy in MS 17:21 Aug 9 (1)
  • Post-Pianimals...what next? - Diane in FL 15:39 Aug 9 (1)
  • Is Phonics Pathways used in the NEW wtm book? Or a different phonics book? - Amber 15:25 Aug 9 (6)
  • Anyone know if Memoria Press is planning on publishing Famous Men of the Ren and Ref.? nt - karenciavo 15:04 Aug 9 (4)
  • 6th grade literature... are there any study guides??? HELP!!! :) - Shelly 14:55 Aug 9 (4)
  • I just want to share that leanring how to teach WRTR by R. Spalding was worth it!!!! So I encourage anybody who thought about it to really give it a shot (m) - Hope in Canada 14:40 Aug 9 (9)
  • What else is out there for grammar for a 6yo? So har we have tried FLL and GWG. - Sandy Redding 14:29 Aug 9 (10)
  • Romance-free reading?? This is a shot in the dark but... - Natalija 14:17 Aug 9 (11)
  • Ok, moms. So please tell me what some of your fave writing programs are for a 6th grader who is good in grammar, but does not like to write. I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the choices!nt - stephanie 14:10 Aug 9 (9)
  • WinterPromise American Story 1 & 2 question for older students (m) - sstepp 14:04 Aug 9 (2)
  • Excellent book or other resource for teaching Arizona history to a 5th grader? (nt) - Wendi 13:55 Aug 9 (0)
  • Fellow Kentuckians (or anyone else), how do you handle the civics requirement? (m) - Connie in KY 13:36 Aug 9 (2)
  • What is the difference between Zaner B 2,M & 2,C? Can't find it anywhere. nt - kel 13:33 Aug 9 (3)
  • Spanish Curriculum... - Kristy 13:32 Aug 9 (5)
  • Math Manipulatives for K-4 and K-5? (m) - Jessica from KS 13:26 Aug 9 (6)
  • ETC vs. Spelling Workout - Diane 13:01 Aug 9 (5)
  • Writing Tales Question... - rebecca 12:50 Aug 9 (8)
  • Have some questions regarding the new FLL 3 and CW Aesop(m) - CLS 12:42 Aug 9 (0)
  • Have decided to stick w/ Saxon (5/4) for dd's math -- but not having much luck finding used copy (sm) - Doran 12:28 Aug 9 (6)
  • CW-Homer -- How much teaching time should I schedule? m - profmom 12:24 Aug 9 (3)
  • Which timeline? Sonlight's Book of Time or History Through The Ages? - Nancy in Oh 12:21 Aug 9 (1)
  • Phonics Pathways for spelling? - Kimberly 12:19 Aug 9 (2)
  • CW or Imitation in Writing? - Linda in CA 11:54 Aug 9 (3)
  • How do you schedule your teaching time between students? m - profmom 11:48 Aug 9 (9)
  • I'm new. I have a few questions about Real Science 4 Kids.... - tracy in wi 11:35 Aug 9 (7)
  • Question about United Streaming... - Kay in Cal 11:27 Aug 9 (1)
  • Luann in ID, someone mentioned you might be able to help me with a question... - Jacqui in mo 11:12 Aug 9 (3)
  • Teaching Textbooks - Cheri 11:11 Aug 9 (5)
  • I just received the Foundations manual in the mail.... - April in VA 11:09 Aug 9 (1)
  • What do you use for high school history/social studies each year? thx nt - saved1112 11:06 Aug 9 (0)
  • Ordering Bob Jones at homeschool convention - about how long does it take to get items in the mail? tia - mel 10:57 Aug 9 (4)
  • If you had to spend $20 more on your Rainbow Resource order to get the free shipping, what would you splurge on? (nt) - Virginia Heather 10:57 Aug 9 (8)
  • what is the website..... - rebecca 10:54 Aug 9 (2)
  • Where do you get materials for chemistry experiments? I'm using Prentice Hall SE's books. Tx! nt - Jacqui in mo 10:50 Aug 9 (6)
  • Do many here start logic in fourth grade? I was looking at (m) - Melora in NC 10:48 Aug 9 (11)
  • Economics curriculum? - Chris 10:38 Aug 9 (2)
  • Want to offer a book recommendation: George Washington - Spymaster. How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War - by Thomas B. Allen. lm - Stacy in NJ 10:25 Aug 9 (2)
  • Julie in GA, I can't get the download to work. Is the limited time period expired? Thanks for your reply. :) nt - imeverywoman 10:22 Aug 9 (7)
  • anyone use Gateway Prep?... - Amy 10:12 Aug 9 (0)
  • MFW year 5 (1850 - present) question (m) - sstepp 10:06 Aug 9 (9)
  • Do you read A History of US aloud to your kiddos? - Adrianne in IL 10:06 Aug 9 (9)
  • Need help with 1-2 grade book club AGAIN - Sheryl in GA 9:58 Aug 9 (2)
  • rod and staff english,if you use this is it true you do not need any other writing program? - momof8 9:56 Aug 9 (2)
  • math rod and staff compared to saxon for the elementary grades and what about bju math? - momof8 9:26 Aug 9 (0)
  • Galore Park foreign languages - if you are using these, do you make up your own tests? nt - Christy in CO 9:16 Aug 9 (7)
  • Will you give me your thoughts on my schedule for this fall? - Solamichella 9:06 Aug 9 (9)
  • Oh elizabeth (M) - one l michele 8:48 Aug 9 (2)
  • Still trying to choose a math curriculum...comparing Saxon and Horizons.... - Susu 8:21 Aug 9 (3)
  • Anybody used Analytical Grammar after Shurley Grammar? - Sue in St Pete 8:03 Aug 9 (2)
  • United Streaming users, don't forget about looking at the blackline masters with some of the programs! - Trivium Academy 7:58 Aug 9 (1)
  • Reading the posts below regarding long vs. short days, I'm wondering am I the only one who assigns "homework"? lm - Stacy in NJ 7:36 Aug 9 (24)
  • MSNucleus - another science question - Soph 7:35 Aug 9 (0)
  • What should I use for extra math practice in 1st grade? - tess in the 'burbs 7:33 Aug 9 (3)
  • That often asked question... - heathertije 7:31 Aug 9 (2)
  • What can I use for a spine book for SL 5 instead of the World Book Ency and EHE for a 12 year old...any ideas? nt - momto3 7:19 Aug 9 (6)
  • Is adding writing tales too much to do in addition to R&S 3 and R&S 6? Or should I just skip over the grammar parts. I really wanted to use it for copywork.nt - stephanie 7:14 Aug 9 (1)
  • Which level in CW do I start my 12 dd who has had very little grammar...m - momto3 7:14 Aug 9 (18)
  • In twtm revised do they still use Phonics Pathways for 1st grade? - amber 7:12 Aug 9 (0)
  • How do I supplement Saxon 7/6 with Singapore math...m - momto3 7:10 Aug 9 (7)
  • Karen Ciavo, do you mind sending me a link to your blog....(m) - Laura in OK 7:08 Aug 9 (7)
  • My Father's World users.... do you use their language arts?? - momto5a's 7:04 Aug 9 (4)
  • Singapore MPH vs. Singapore Interactive Science - Soph 7:00 Aug 9 (2)
  • Artistic Pursuits - Hoggirl 6:48 Aug 9 (9)
  • 2nd grade ds and writing -- pencil phobia! - Mogster 6:02 Aug 9 (4)
  • Classical Conversations featured on CNN program - KLA 5:55 Aug 9 (1)
  • "Essential" manipulatives for Singapore Primary Math - Blessed with six 5:50 Aug 9 (2)
  • Could you share your ideas for the first day of kindergarten... - Beverly 5:37 Aug 9 (9)
  • Are the lab sheets necessary for Real Science 4 Kids or are they a standard form? - Kelly on the prairie 4:53 Aug 9 (4)
  • Has anyone heard anything from homeschool buyers co-oop regarding their deal with United Streaming (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 4:35 Aug 9 (3)