- Good grief, I am SOOOO sorry about this! See how difficult this keyboard is! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 22:30 Aug 16 (1)
- Rats! I didn't even realize it was this weekend. (m) - Debra in TX 22:22 Aug 16
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- Double Rats! I thought for sure you'd swing by!! - Robin in Tx 22:32 Aug 16
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- Double Rats! I thought for sure you'd swing by!! - Robin in Tx 22:32 Aug 16
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- A conference would be too overwhelming for me! What bookfair are you going to? I LOVE bookfairs!-nt - Amanda in TX 21:47 Aug 16 (1)
- Thanks for these encouraging comments. I am planning on this for next year. nt - Linda G in NZ 22:09 Aug 16
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- normally, i can spell! <sheesh!> nt - TarponGirl 20:18 Aug 16
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- www.alabacus.com (nt) - Stacia 20:09 Aug 16
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- It's a difficult one - Laura in China 22:35 Aug 16
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- Ok....I really don't have any great insights here......m - momof7 20:20 Aug 16
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- Me too. Shall we begin work on a statement, such as: - Julie in AK 19:16 Aug 16
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- Re: Me too. Shall we begin work on a statement, such as: - Lori in La. 19:35 Aug 16
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- Re: Me too. Shall we begin work on a statement, such as: - Lori in La. 19:35 Aug 16
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- http://noeoscience.com/ (link only) - abbeyej 17:45 Aug 16
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- Have you seen Great Scopes? - Robin inTx 22:46 Aug 16
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- I have both - Jean in Wisc. 19:21 Aug 16
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- God's Design for Sex series is a gentle approach beginning with age 3. nt. - TNLisa 18:11 Aug 16
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- "Where do Babies Come From?" by Ruth Hummel (link only) - abbeyej 17:43 Aug 16
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- I have been using this series with DD, and it's excellent. - Carol in Cal. 17:52 Aug 16
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- I have been using this series with DD, and it's excellent. - Carol in Cal. 17:52 Aug 16
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- "Before I Was Born" (CC) (nt) - Wendi 17:27 Aug 16
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- I have a 1st and a K5... - 3ds 22:44 Aug 16
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- My first grade schedule - Laura in China 21:52 Aug 16
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- DS5 & DS6 are both in a transition between K & 1st... - kylanjovan 18:50 Aug 16 (1)
- 1st grade... - Melissa B 18:35 Aug 16
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- Our 1st grade schedule - Debbie in Austin 17:49 Aug 16
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- I just posted this at my blog www.homeschoolblogger.com/mamma1420 - Jessica in GA 17:04 Aug 16
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- Our first grade - SLB 16:28 Aug 16
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- Re: Latin Alphabet -- Is there a J? - ldee 16:59 Aug 16
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- So they both have j's? nt - Dawn 17:18 Aug 16
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- I think there is a typo in the post. Classical does NOT have a "J." So, for example, - Julie in AK 19:19 Aug 16
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- And I would just add that both Minimus and Latin for Children use classical style. (nt) - Julie in AK 19:20 Aug 16
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- And I would just add that both Minimus and Latin for Children use classical style. (nt) - Julie in AK 19:20 Aug 16
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- I think there is a typo in the post. Classical does NOT have a "J." So, for example, - Julie in AK 19:19 Aug 16
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- So they both have j's? nt - Dawn 17:18 Aug 16
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- I think a FLL/Shurley combo would be.... - TarponGirl 20:25 Aug 16
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- With my ds, we would set the timer for 15 minutes and averaged about 5/day. (m) - Robin in NC 16:07 Aug 16
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- Sorry, I'm talking about OPG in the message above. We just started FLL, and I know nothing about Shirley Grammer. nt - Robin in NC 16:13 Aug 16
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- Sorry, I'm talking about OPG in the message above. We just started FLL, and I know nothing about Shirley Grammer. nt - Robin in NC 16:13 Aug 16
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- Dr. Aardsma's does not teach rules. It is strictly a drill program. more... - Zee 18:51 Aug 16
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- Thanks for the input... - Robin in NC 18:57 Aug 16
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- That's a matter of opinion. :) I like Spelling Workout, it is no frills, quick and easy, but....more - Zee 22:06 Aug 16
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- And Zee, another question for you... - Robin in NC 20:16 Aug 16 (1)
- That's a matter of opinion. :) I like Spelling Workout, it is no frills, quick and easy, but....more - Zee 22:06 Aug 16
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- Thanks for the input... - Robin in NC 18:57 Aug 16
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- There is research showing that about 80% of kids will learn to read no matter how you teach them. For the remaining 20% a strong phonemic awareness/phonics based program is the most effective. All of these programs incorporate the most common "sight" words, but none encourage guessing. nt - Laurie4b 20:26 Aug 16
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- I'm not surprised she said that. Public schools are only just beginning a long road to recovery after.. - Ellie 19:26 Aug 16
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- I was going to avoid replying to this..... - momof7 18:58 Aug 16
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- IMO - Yevrah 18:13 Aug 16
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- The most complete and latest reseach on how children actually ...........m - Stacy in NJ 17:39 Aug 16
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- I didn't read your link, but - Yevrah 18:18 Aug 16
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- I'm not really interested in the phonics vs. whole language debate........... - Stacy in NJ 19:21 Aug 16
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- p.s. you really should have followed the link and read the research before commenting. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:22 Aug 16
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- p.s. you really should have followed the link and read the research before commenting. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:22 Aug 16
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- I'm not really interested in the phonics vs. whole language debate........... - Stacy in NJ 19:21 Aug 16
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- I didn't read your link, but - Yevrah 18:18 Aug 16
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- Dd was taught with phonics in Kindergarten...... - Busy Mom 16:59 Aug 16
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- Had to respond to this since I taught 1st grade and my school had RR...m - LCGal 16:21 Aug 16
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- When you get deep into the book, I assume they add sight words since not all of english is phonetic, KWIM?(nt) - SM 16:07 Aug 16
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- OPG and sight words - Amanda in TX 17:32 Aug 16
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- Actually not - Laurie4b 20:23 Aug 16
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- Actually not - Laurie4b 20:23 Aug 16
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- OPG and sight words - Amanda in TX 17:32 Aug 16
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- Some children do learn to read by sight/whole words - Laura in China 15:42 Aug 16
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- My 8yo needed sight words to read. - srjbdl 15:38 Aug 16
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- I made dolch word flash cards in excel and a bingo game, if you want I can email it to you!(email inside) - Amanda in TX 17:24 Aug 16
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- Hmmmm. I wonder if that's what I need to do with my 8yo.... - Elizabeth 15:54 Aug 16
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- FWIW.....the majority of reading problems are solved by simply doing nothing but letting time pass and allowing brain development to catch up...nm - momof7 20:07 Aug 16
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- Hmm. That's very different than the research that I've read - Laurie4b 20:30 Aug 16
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- Hmm. That's very different than the research that I've read - Laurie4b 20:30 Aug 16
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- IThis is what I used...m - Susan in TX 17:14 Aug 16
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- Thank you! I'm going to try this approach with my daughter... - Elizabeth 19:13 Aug 16
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- Thank you! I'm going to try this approach with my daughter... - Elizabeth 19:13 Aug 16
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- There are lists all over the internet. - srjbdl 16:47 Aug 16
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- FWIW.....the majority of reading problems are solved by simply doing nothing but letting time pass and allowing brain development to catch up...nm - momof7 20:07 Aug 16
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- I made dolch word flash cards in excel and a bingo game, if you want I can email it to you!(email inside) - Amanda in TX 17:24 Aug 16
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- Young children who aren't proficient readers don't use... - Loa 14:56 Aug 16
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- Print out a copy of this independent evaluation of Reading Recovery, - Claire 14:48 Aug 16
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- My DS was taught a combination in ps. - Praisefor3 14:40 Aug 16
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- That sounds more like guessing than reading to me. nt - nandmsmom 14:33 Aug 16
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- With all due respect, not many books have pictures...nt - Jessica in GA 14:26 Aug 16
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- That's so true! Many of the books that we have been reading aloud have very few pictures! Well said!-nt - Amanda in TX 14:33 Aug 16
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- That's so true! Many of the books that we have been reading aloud have very few pictures! Well said!-nt - Amanda in TX 14:33 Aug 16
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- Sounds like your aunt believes in *sight* reading. (m) - Michele in MN 13:54 Aug 16
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- Same here, I covered up the pictures in Bob Books... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 16:45 Aug 16
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- Same here, I covered up the pictures in Bob Books... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 16:45 Aug 16
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- Most people use OPG in combination with readers. - katie4 13:41 Aug 16
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- or you could "reverse" time him. Set a timer to count down from six minutes. - LJ 19:18 Aug 16
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- My son is also 8yo... - Rhondabee 18:36 Aug 16
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- Why do you think you need to time him? (m) - Colleen 13:27 Aug 16
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- This is my philosophy, too. I think some kids thrive on the challenge of timed drills, but for others it is simply too much pressure and I think can actually impede the mastery of math facts. We will do some low-key drill this year, but nothing timed. nt - AlmostLucy 17:58 Aug 16
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- I do drill one day/week with my ds now....I figure he gets good practice just using the facts...speed will come over time. nt - Pensguys 19:12 Aug 16
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- Exactly. :-) nt - AlmostLucy 19:50 Aug 16
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- Exactly. :-) nt - AlmostLucy 19:50 Aug 16
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- I do drill one day/week with my ds now....I figure he gets good practice just using the facts...speed will come over time. nt - Pensguys 19:12 Aug 16
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- This is my philosophy, too. I think some kids thrive on the challenge of timed drills, but for others it is simply too much pressure and I think can actually impede the mastery of math facts. We will do some low-key drill this year, but nothing timed. nt - AlmostLucy 17:58 Aug 16
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- We've only completed 3 of the 12 lessons so far and we are reaping a harvest of peace already. nt - Zee 18:55 Aug 16
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- I am using it with my 8 and 10 year old....(m) - AleeG 14:40 Aug 16
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- I answered on the General Board. nt - karenciavo 13:47 Aug 16
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- I'd say if you're doing SWO daily, she can handle FLL. Go for it! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:05 Aug 16
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- Pros inside: - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:08 Aug 16
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- We use HWT. You do not need to order the manipulatives, unless you are inclined to. m - 3Musketeers 12:25 Aug 16
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- Re: Where can I find a free printable Grade Recording Sheet??? (more) - 3Musketeers 12:28 Aug 16
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- some answers... - Midwest Momma 13:51 Aug 16
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- Thanks...that clear things up... - Karen in StL 15:38 Aug 16
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- Thanks...that clear things up... - Karen in StL 15:38 Aug 16
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- what I have done for dh is - Lora in OR 20:19 Aug 16
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- As far as "showing" your dh what you have done... - Ellie 19:29 Aug 16
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- I've tried HST and a couple other software... I prefer... - saved1112 12:39 Aug 16
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- Re: Recordkeeping question...what forms do you use to help with accountability...(more) - Tammyla 12:06 Aug 16
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- I'd wait and start SOTW vol. I at 6... - 3ds 23:02 Aug 16
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- Nope, SOTW2 is too hard for most 6YO's. - carol. in cal. 17:58 Aug 16
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- Yes - making out a daily schedule from AO is a challenge........ - Chisty in CO 19:38 Aug 16
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- Here is my attempt... - KFamily 13:26 Aug 16
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- It's the little things in life. Enjoy! :0) nt - AmyCC 9:50 Aug 16
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- You're so right! Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 10:52 Aug 16
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- You're so right! Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 10:52 Aug 16
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- Thanks...I think I'll worry about selecting algebra in a few years....we're only in 4th this year! LOL n - Pensguys 11:00 Aug 16
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- Thank you Sunny! As always you are a blessing! tn - Chris in CA 20:29 Aug 16
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- Are there answers to the tests that are on the downloads??nt - ldee 17:04 Aug 16
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- Nope! You have to be learning along with the dc! nt - Sunny 18:00 Aug 16
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- Nope! You have to be learning along with the dc! nt - Sunny 18:00 Aug 16
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- Piggy pack question... Does anyone know of an easier way to set up printing? Im having a tough go! nt - LisaWA 11:16 Aug 16
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- Describe your printing problems.. I didn't have any..nt - Sunny 11:27 Aug 16
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- I try to print it out and it seems to - LisaWA 11:35 Aug 16
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- I didn't bother to download, I printed direct from the site.. - Sunny 11:47 Aug 16
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- I will check! Maybe thats it! It was the flash cards I was having the trouble with... Thanks! nt - LisaWA 12:15 Aug 16
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- I will check! Maybe thats it! It was the flash cards I was having the trouble with... Thanks! nt - LisaWA 12:15 Aug 16
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- I didn't bother to download, I printed direct from the site.. - Sunny 11:47 Aug 16
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- I try to print it out and it seems to - LisaWA 11:35 Aug 16
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- Describe your printing problems.. I didn't have any..nt - Sunny 11:27 Aug 16
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- THe print outs are very good! - Sunny 9:32 Aug 16
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- Thanks for asking them to correct the errors, Sunny. We appreciate it! (nt) - Julie in AK 12:34 Aug 16
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- Thanks for asking them to correct the errors, Sunny. We appreciate it! (nt) - Julie in AK 12:34 Aug 16
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- Thanks! Now it is time to reserve from library!! -nt - Mary in WA 13:48 Aug 16
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- Thanks! Now I will go off to reserve from library. --nt - Mary in WA State 13:45 Aug 16
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- Some suggestions... - Leigh Ann 13:13 Aug 16
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- a few ideas... - Stacia 8:44 Aug 16
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- I second The Unicorn's Secrets...(m) - Pesosue 9:28 Aug 16
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- I second The Unicorn's Secrets...(m) - Pesosue 9:28 Aug 16
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- They even have a new book for older kids called Can Do Cursive (nt) - Julie in MN 10:58 Aug 16
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- Re: Handwriting Without Tears for older child... - Angel 10:20 Aug 16
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- If you do a search for "printable sight word games" you will... - Pster 13:54 Aug 16
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- We played Sight word bingo from Sonlight. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 8:03 Aug 16
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- Scavenger hunt...mess. - Jessica in GA 8:02 Aug 16
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- never mind...I found what I needed, nt - momee 9:55 Aug 16
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- Well...(m) - Regena in KY 8:15 Aug 16
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- Wow!!! Thx for all the info -- m - Mary in WA 13:55 Aug 16
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- Wow!!! Thx for all the info -- m - Mary in WA 13:55 Aug 16
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- They can share, but you can't save more than one set of questions - Kristy in CA 9:40 Aug 16
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- Ours is next week... - saved1112 10:34 Aug 16
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- ours is in Sept: - Peek a Boo 8:23 Aug 16
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- Our is Saturday..we - Jenny in MA 7:40 Aug 16
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- Our local support group had a picnic in the park. nt - Beth in TN 7:20 Aug 16
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- Most products, I aim for roughly half of retail... - Laura in CT 7:08 Aug 16
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- Half usual price new, which is usually lower than retail or list price. - LH 11:49 Aug 16
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- Ok, thanks, that helps..that's what I thought I had heard, just needed to check nt - Tara in KY 8:57 Aug 16
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- Half usual price new, which is usually lower than retail or list price. - LH 11:49 Aug 16
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- It's not absolutely necessary for level I but it was the best part of the course for my boys and me (nt) - Laura in China 6:54 Aug 16
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- sigh, then I guess I need to ask for microscope recommendations - BMC 7:31 Aug 16
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- We got the Sonlight microscope - Laura in China 15:38 Aug 16
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- It depends on if you want a simple one for "now" or you want your boys to grow with it. - Praisefor3 9:26 Aug 16
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- We got the Sonlight microscope - Laura in China 15:38 Aug 16
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- sigh, then I guess I need to ask for microscope recommendations - BMC 7:31 Aug 16
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- Well we like - saved1112 10:00 Aug 16
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- How about R&S for English/Grammar? We're starting our.... - Peggy in Va 7:02 Aug 16
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- My son is doing great with this and my 13 yo daughter is - Robin in DFW 19:34 Aug 16
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- I would appreciate knowing your thoughts on the program...(m) - Tamy 16:11 Aug 16
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- My dd loved it! Just waiting for some higher levels (hint hint!) nt - Yevrah 18:24 Aug 16
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- I'm working on it!! I promise! :-) nt - Tamy 19:01 Aug 16
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- I'm working on it!! I promise! :-) nt - Tamy 19:01 Aug 16
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- My dd loved it! Just waiting for some higher levels (hint hint!) nt - Yevrah 18:24 Aug 16
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- I ordered! It looks like it's worth a try! nt - profmom 15:32 Aug 16
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- Well, this is what I'm hoping... - Magic Wand 8:35 Aug 16
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- Thanks! m - profmom 15:16 Aug 16
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- Thanks! m - profmom 15:16 Aug 16
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- I haven't seen R & S, but we have used GWG 3 (m) - JillP 8:30 Aug 16
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- p.s. - profmom 6:19 Aug 16
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- Thanks gals! - Virginia Heather 11:17 Aug 16
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- I really liked it when we used it... (m) - Charmaine in IN 9:50 Aug 16
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- I have Fonts 4 Teachers. (m) - Yvette S. 8:30 Aug 16
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- Re: Switched on Schoolhouse - Gloria in AR 11:12 Aug 16
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- We tried it, and - saved1112 9:54 Aug 16
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- Not a classical approach if that's what your looking for... nt - saved1112 10:01 Aug 16
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- Not a classical approach if that's what your looking for... nt - saved1112 10:01 Aug 16
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- I have friends that use the entire curriculum with their 3rd grader... - Laura in OH 9:16 Aug 16
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- I have a hard time with any of these "boxed" curriculums for a few reasons - amber in GA 8:29 Aug 16
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- Susan Bauer wrote an article about this very subject (link inside) - Laura in OH 6:56 Aug 16
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- Re: Susan Bauer wrote an article about this very subject (link inside) - Nickie 13:17 Aug 16
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- Re: Susan Bauer wrote an article about this very subject (link inside) - Nickie 13:17 Aug 16
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- I'm having a similar problem with my almost 6 yo and we do use HWOT... - beccasboys 11:15 Aug 16
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- IMHO, always correc t. Practice makes permanent :-) nt - Ellie 7:47 Aug 16
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- She's almost 6. I am thinking about using HWT. I already own it:) nt. - 10Acres 6:50 Aug 16
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- Handwriting Without Tears seems to be good for fixing reversals - Laura in China 5:59 Aug 16
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- haven't used HWT, but WRTR and SWR talk about this too. In fact, I've even told my own 5yo that - Peek a Boo 8:32 Aug 16 (1)
- How old is your dd? nt - Sue in St Pete 5:37 Aug 16
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- Well, we accelerate FLL, and I know a lot of people do... - Kay in Cal 8:11 Aug 16
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- Thanks Kay. - nandmsmom 9:49 Aug 16
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- Well, our memory notebook has sections for: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Archive... - Kay in Cal 10:14 Aug 16
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- Thanks so much Kay! nt - nandmsmom 10:19 Aug 16
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- Thanks so much Kay! nt - nandmsmom 10:19 Aug 16
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- Well, our memory notebook has sections for: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Archive... - Kay in Cal 10:14 Aug 16
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- Thanks Kay. - nandmsmom 9:49 Aug 16
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- Yes, one lesson at a time...(m) - Tabitha 5:59 Aug 16
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- I should add, 100 lessons in the first part..........we're just starting the second half next week. (nt) - Tabitha 6:01 Aug 16
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- I should add, 100 lessons in the first part..........we're just starting the second half next week. (nt) - Tabitha 6:01 Aug 16
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- yes they are deliberately short, and I am a KISS person myself - BMC 5:58 Aug 16
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- I got the free in a pdf. file from Singapore's site. They are called 1A Mini-Lesson Plansnt - Jenny in MA 7:42 Aug 16
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- Do you have a link? I can't seem to find it. Thanks nt - nandmsmom 9:50 Aug 16
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- Do you have a link? I can't seem to find it. Thanks nt - nandmsmom 9:50 Aug 16
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- Several sites... - Jann in TX 7:28 Aug 16
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- I bought mine used from Amazon for $10. Just make sure it states there is no writing in it. Good luck. nt - Cathy in TX 5:53 Aug 16
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- I use Classical Composition w/ my 5th grader. nt - Susan in TN 11:08 Aug 16
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- Same here. nt - Gigi 13:49 Aug 16
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- Same here. nt - Gigi 13:49 Aug 16
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- I haven't before but I plan to use Classical Writing Aesop this year. - MeganP 7:42 Aug 16
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- I substitute the writing assigments in R&S for IEW intergrated into history & literature. nt - Beth in TN 7:23 Aug 16
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- 7th grade will be the first yr to supplement R&S English; before - MIch elle 6:06 Aug 16
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- I'm planning on adding Writing Strands to grade 5 nt - BMC 6:01 Aug 16
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- We are doing CW Aesop . . . . - Treehouse Academy 5:21 Aug 16
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- I skip the writing assignments in R&S and do Writeshop...nt - Cinthya 5:09 Aug 16
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- This is what we'll be doing this year also. nm - Mel in Ga. 5:20 Aug 16
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- This is what we'll be doing this year also. nm - Mel in Ga. 5:20 Aug 16
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- I did TQ with ds in 1st, then continued TQ and added SOTW in 2nd. more... - Zee 6:50 Aug 16
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- A different opinion.... - Kelli in CT 5:59 Aug 16
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- I agree with Tarpon Girl - Marturia 5:23 Aug 16
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- Well... - TarponGirl 21:51 Aug 15
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- HWT - 10Acres 5:37 Aug 16
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- Re: Handwriting without tears questions... - Sarah in VA 3:59 Aug 16
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- My answer to HWT questions .........(kinda long) - LindaO in Va 22:15 Aug 15
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- VERY helpful, thank you so much everyone! (nt) - Amy in VA 6:23 Aug 16
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- Don't forget there are more "Frog and Toad" books in the series! nt - Wendy in AK 0:27 Aug 16
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- This is at the same level as the Nate the Great books... - oakmom 22:19 Aug 15
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- She must read "Mouse Tales" and "Mouse Soup", also by Arnold Lobel. (nt) - Wendi 21:29 Aug 15
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- My son (6) also enjoys all Arnold Lobel books. n/t - one_l_michele 7:27 Aug 16
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- And _Owl at Home_! (Also by Arnold Lobel) nt - profmom 6:10 Aug 16
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- My son (6) also enjoys all Arnold Lobel books. n/t - one_l_michele 7:27 Aug 16
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- Sure. List inside. - Stacy in NJ 20:02 Aug 15
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- A few more titles... - Lori D. 21:27 Aug 15
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- A few more titles... - Lori D. 21:27 Aug 15
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- I was hoping for this too but.. - Sherri in BC 22:58 Aug 15
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- Re: Writing Program - ABC Mom 20:55 Aug 15
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- We're several lessons into Writing Strands 3 and really enjoying it. m - Stacy in NJ 20:35 Aug 15
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- What we do.... - TarponGirl 22:03 Aug 15
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- Sounds good...what I'm hoping for (m) - 10Acres 5:09 Aug 16
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- For 10Acres (Sarah)... - TarponGirl 20:05 Aug 16
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- For 10Acres (Sarah)... - TarponGirl 20:05 Aug 16
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- Sounds good...what I'm hoping for (m) - 10Acres 5:09 Aug 16
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- make your own math lab! - Mallory+3boys 20:33 Aug 15
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- That sounds like fun! Great idea. nt - 10Acres 5:10 Aug 16
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- That sounds like fun! Great idea. nt - 10Acres 5:10 Aug 16
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- I really don't think that any 1st grade math program is designed to be done independently. m - Stacy in NJ 19:47 Aug 15
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- Thanks for all the responses. The information meeting is tomorrow. Now, I am looking forward to it. nt - Magnolia 5:54 Aug 16
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- Re: Any thoughtsopinions on CLassical Conversations Foundation...m - Jennifer Nevarr 4:56 Aug 16
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- I can definitely see the advantages for a logic/rhetoric stage child, but - Yvonne in Ca 8:06 Aug 16
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- ACCOUNTABILITY...unless you are REALLY....m - Pensguys 10:51 Aug 16
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- ACCOUNTABILITY...unless you are REALLY....m - Pensguys 10:51 Aug 16
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- Do different moms teach the classes? Or are there dedicated teachers doing it? nt - Yvonne in CA 8:03 Aug 16
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- Trained moms and dads... - GVA 12:28 Aug 16
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- One mom is assigned to each class.....one that has been TRAINED....m - Pensguys 10:52 Aug 16
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- Trained moms and dads... - GVA 12:28 Aug 16
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- I can definitely see the advantages for a logic/rhetoric stage child, but - Yvonne in Ca 8:06 Aug 16
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- My kids are getting a solid classical "grammar" program. - ABC Mom 21:06 Aug 15
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- I think it is great! m - Pensguys 19:38 Aug 15
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- Do they use the same curriculum as in the teachers' - Yvonne in CA 20:51 Aug 15
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- You would need the VP timeline cards though. nt - Pensguys 5:04 Aug 16
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- Yes, you can... - GVA 3:22 Aug 16
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- Gail, - MIch elle 7:37 Aug 16
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- Realistically... - GVA 12:08 Aug 16
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- Realistically... - GVA 12:08 Aug 16
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- Re: Yes, you can... - Rachel from Spore 7:37 Aug 16
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- Using CC at home ~ Very doable, not as fun! - ABC Mom 17:58 Aug 16
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- Basically... - GVA 12:17 Aug 16
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- Using CC at home ~ Very doable, not as fun! - ABC Mom 17:58 Aug 16
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- Gail, - MIch elle 7:37 Aug 16
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- You would need the VP timeline cards though. nt - Pensguys 5:04 Aug 16
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- Do they use the same curriculum as in the teachers' - Yvonne in CA 20:51 Aug 15
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- An idea.. - Jann in TX 20:50 Aug 15
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- Thanks! I e-mailed you. :) nt - Zee 8:31 Aug 16
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- Thanks! I e-mailed you. :) nt - Zee 8:31 Aug 16
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- I think I saw sample pages for this at amazon.com once.nt - Greta Lea:) 17:55 Aug 15
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- Thank you also, but it seems the information is unavailable at amazon. nt - Zee 19:51 Aug 15
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- Thank you also, but it seems the information is unavailable at amazon. nt - Zee 19:51 Aug 15
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- Not sample pages, but table of contents and features...link only - Ellen 17:44 Aug 15
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- Thank you. I did find this, just not samples of the pages inside. nt - Zee 19:50 Aug 15
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- Thank you. I did find this, just not samples of the pages inside. nt - Zee 19:50 Aug 15
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- We are using AO this year (m) - Julia in Sk. 6:52 Aug 16
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- I have used Ambleside Online for years...but have tweaked.... - mommyfaithe 5:25 Aug 16
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- yes! (m) - SolaMichella 18:29 Aug 15
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- I love Linda Fay's blog. - Rhonda in TX 15:24 Aug 16
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- I'd be interested in getting the links to the yahoo-groups, please nt - Osmosismom 19:21 Aug 15
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- Could you share the blog address for Linda Fay? I'd like to see her schedules. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:44 Aug 15
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- www.homeschoolblogger.com/lindafay nt - Jessica in GA 19:56 Aug 15
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- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 1:39 Aug 16
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- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 1:39 Aug 16
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- www.homeschoolblogger.com/lindafay nt - Jessica in GA 19:56 Aug 15
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- I love Linda Fay's blog. - Rhonda in TX 15:24 Aug 16
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- I've had and used both.. - Sunny 7:54 Aug 16
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- Re: I've had and used both.. - SBS 8:29 Aug 16
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- more differences.. - Sunny 8:45 Aug 16
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- Thanks for the clarification - (m) - SBS 10:15 Aug 16
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- My dc are also 4th and 6th.. - Sunny 10:43 Aug 16
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- My dc are also 4th and 6th.. - Sunny 10:43 Aug 16
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- Thanks for the clarification - (m) - SBS 10:15 Aug 16
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- more differences.. - Sunny 8:45 Aug 16
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- Re: I've had and used both.. - SBS 8:29 Aug 16
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- I like LfC, but have used both and think that in the case of a parent with no Latin background, - Patty in WA 23:11 Aug 15
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- Patty- can you tell me (m) - SBS 7:10 Aug 16
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- When you print the worksheets, - Sunny 11:08 Aug 16
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- When you print the worksheets, - Sunny 11:08 Aug 16
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- Patty- can you tell me (m) - SBS 7:10 Aug 16
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- I would not recommend Prima Latina. I am using it with my 2nd grader. I know my older kids would think it babyish. I would go with LC1 for them. nt - momof7 18:17 Aug 15
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- I started with LC1 and have never regretted it... - amber in GA 17:56 Aug 15
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- Questions about what to puchase (m) - SBS 18:49 Aug 15
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- Re: Questions about what to puchase (m) - tink1234 20:51 Aug 16
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- I bought... - amber in GA 4:12 Aug 16
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- Re: Questions about what to puchase (m) - tink1234 20:51 Aug 16
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- Questions about what to puchase (m) - SBS 18:49 Aug 15
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- Here's mine... - angela&boys 4:12 Aug 16
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- We are about 20 lessons away from finishing.....m - ElaineJ 0:09 Aug 16
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- We loved it... - Old Dominion Heather 19:00 Aug 15
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- It is a very complete phonics program and easy to use. It is black and white. So, if you prefer flashy, you may not like the layout. nt - katie4 16:37 Aug 15
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- Mine (m) - Dana in NC 13:04 Aug 16
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- Started in July .... - Melissa B 10:23 Aug 16
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- Our 3rd grade schedule - KarenDV 6:21 Aug 16
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- What are the Nancy Ganz commentaries? We are currently reading these OT books right now as well. (nt) - Julie in AK 10:41 Aug 16
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- What are the Nancy Ganz commentaries? We are currently reading these OT books right now as well. (nt) - Julie in AK 10:41 Aug 16
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- Re: Can you share your Fall line-up for your 3rd grader? Thank you!! nt - angela in ohio 5:51 Aug 16
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- Also starting Monday: - OhM 5:32 Aug 16
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- And mustn't forget - - OhM 5:35 Aug 16
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- And mustn't forget - - OhM 5:35 Aug 16
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- Here you go.... - Rachel in KY 4:35 Aug 16
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- Here's what we have started . . . . - Treehouse Academy 4:27 Aug 16
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- Re: Here's what we have started . . . . - forgot to add Bible . . . Character Sketches, AWANA, & VP 4:32 Aug 16
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- Wow, it's too early . - Treehouse Academy 4:33 Aug 16
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- Wow, it's too early . - Treehouse Academy 4:33 Aug 16
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- Re: Here's what we have started . . . . - forgot to add Bible . . . Character Sketches, AWANA, & VP 4:32 Aug 16
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- We start Monday, too... - MeganP 4:18 Aug 16
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- 3rd Grade Son's Schedule.... - TarponGirl 21:48 Aug 15
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- Here's ours: we start Monday! (and I'm already tired just reading our list!)more.. - camibami 20:27 Aug 15
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- and the rest is in here-duh (m) - camibami 20:32 Aug 15
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- and the rest is in here-duh (m) - camibami 20:32 Aug 15
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- The plan right now is...... - EchoMom 19:58 Aug 15
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- Starting Monday! (m) - Regena in KY 19:27 Aug 15
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- Regina, can you tell me about The Elements Intro to Chem? (m) - WABeth 21:23 Aug 15
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- I have friends who've used this in past and liked it and recommended it to me....(m) - Regena in KY 8:33 Aug 16
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- Thank you so much for listing all that out for me, Regena. I have one more question... - WABeth 13:29 Aug 16
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- Thank you so much for listing all that out for me, Regena. I have one more question... - WABeth 13:29 Aug 16
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- I have friends who've used this in past and liked it and recommended it to me....(m) - Regena in KY 8:33 Aug 16
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- Regina, can you tell me about The Elements Intro to Chem? (m) - WABeth 21:23 Aug 15
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- Here's ours: (m) - Stephanie not in TX 18:54 Aug 15
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- Our 3rd grade plan (m) - WABeth 18:47 Aug 15
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- Here's ours - SolaMichella 18:39 Aug 15
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- Ooohhhh, some questions (about BF units + copywork).... - Stacia 19:46 Aug 15
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- Ooohhhh, some questions (about BF units + copywork).... - Stacia 19:46 Aug 15
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- Ours is.... - Jenny in MA 18:17 Aug 15
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- Re: Can you share your Fall line-up for your 3rd grader? Thank you!! nt - Greta Lea:) 18:06 Aug 15
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- My DS's upcoming 3rd grade schedule... (m) - Kelli in CT 17:57 Aug 15
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- A little bit of ours.. - Julie in FL 17:25 Aug 15
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- here's ours... - abbeyej 17:20 Aug 15
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- About Primary Challenge Math - SBS 17:34 Aug 15
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- About Primary Challenge Math - SBS 17:34 Aug 15
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- Re: Can you share your Fall line-up for your 3rd grader? Thank you!! nt - claire up north 17:15 Aug 15
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- here you go - Jill 17:06 Aug 15
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- Here is ours (m) - Kelly 17:00 Aug 15
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- Re: Can you share your Fall line-up for your 3rd grader? Thank you!! nt - Pesosue 16:36 Aug 15
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- not sure, but try ivyjoy.com --they have a coloring pages search engine. Good luck! :-) nt - Peek a Boo 16:47 Aug 15
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- We have this and I like it more than the kids..... - Kay 5:59 Aug 16
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- My son thinks... - Sherri in BC 23:03 Aug 15
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- Yeah, what Peek said... - Kytriplets 18:32 Aug 15
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- we use this: - Peek a Boo 16:55 Aug 15
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- Well, it depends (sm) - Terrie in Germany 0:32 Aug 16
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- Thanks Terrie, after reading your post m - Mel in Ga. 7:22 Aug 16
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- Thanks Terrie, after reading your post m - Mel in Ga. 7:22 Aug 16
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- there's some forms here: - Peek a Boo 16:24 Aug 15
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- It's just a short part of our day, but it includes... - abbeyej 15:11 Aug 15
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- That helps a lot, Abbey... thank you so much! - Virginia Heather 18:33 Aug 15
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- That helps a lot, Abbey... thank you so much! - Virginia Heather 18:33 Aug 15
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- Patti! Good to see you here! Did you see on the General Board... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:26 Aug 16
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- Does he spell well?? I wouldn't use Sequential Spelling if - frogpond1 17:58 Aug 15
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- Check out Sequential Spelling also. It is very easy to use. nt - katie4 15:42 Aug 15
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- I have heard others recommend Spelling Power for this situation. - Carol in Cal. 14:25 Aug 15
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- We put several per page, with a space in between each. nt - Charmaine in IN 19:28 Aug 15
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- I am not a math wizard - Sandy in Indy 12:39 Aug 16
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- Thanks for your input Sandy. ntn - Pensguys 19:14 Aug 16
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- Thanks for your input Sandy. ntn - Pensguys 19:14 Aug 16
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- Picking and sticking with an elementary curriculum is different than upper level math.. - Sunny 14:52 Aug 15
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- Thanks...makes sense. nt - Pensguys 15:45 Aug 15
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- Thanks...makes sense. nt - Pensguys 15:45 Aug 15
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- Switching is not bad. Public schools do this (m) - ali in OR 14:25 Aug 15
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- With all of the different options for Algebra 1 and 2 for homeschoolers it is best to stay with the same publisher... - Jann in TX 18:39 Aug 15
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- Have you compared TT Alg I to the others you mentioned? Why do you call it "lite"? nt - Pensguys 5:07 Aug 16
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- Homeschool oriented textbooks......m - momof7 9:14 Aug 16 (1)
- I ordered TT for my ds. I ended up sending it back. No new concepts until chapter 11. - Belinda 8:24 Aug 16
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- I want to second this..... - momof7 19:31 Aug 15
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- Hmm.....looks like I'm in the air again....sigh...just when you think you have it figured out. nt - Pensguys 19:41 Aug 15
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- Hmm.....looks like I'm in the air again....sigh...just when you think you have it figured out. nt - Pensguys 19:41 Aug 15
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- Have you compared TT Alg I to the others you mentioned? Why do you call it "lite"? nt - Pensguys 5:07 Aug 16
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- Thanks....I've just heard several say....m - Pensguys 14:37 Aug 15
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- What a great post! "Choose the program that best fits your needs for each year." I totally agree. (m) - Kate Ca 14:34 Aug 15
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- With all of the different options for Algebra 1 and 2 for homeschoolers it is best to stay with the same publisher... - Jann in TX 18:39 Aug 15
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- SWB advised us to wait at least until FLL had introduced adjectives (m) - Sherrill in VA soon to be WA 21:07 Aug 15
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- Thanks, it's a bit confusing when everyone is starting earlier! nt - Jessica in GA 22:02 Aug 15
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- Thanks, it's a bit confusing when everyone is starting earlier! nt - Jessica in GA 22:02 Aug 15
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- Us, too. It is working fine. nt - Old Dominion Heather 19:03 Aug 15
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- Yes. Yes. We are doing K this year--including finishing FLL and starting PL. nt - Kay in Cal 13:27 Aug 15
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- We went from Calvert to RS... - GVA 13:53 Aug 15
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- I do! (sm) - Terrie in Germany 13:08 Aug 15
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- Thanks Terrie! email is on the way. - Staci in WA 18:59 Aug 15
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- I meant to say "9 lessons spread out over EACH 6 weeks" nt - Terrie in Germany 13:09 Aug 15
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- Thanks Terrie! email is on the way. - Staci in WA 18:59 Aug 15
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- I would most likely start in 5th. If he struggles with it, just slow it down.... - DB in NJ 14:07 Aug 15
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- R&S repeats the same things every year, but with more depth, so yes, I would go to 4. nt - Kate CA 13:18 Aug 15
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- You could most likely go ahead and start with 5. - Lolly 13:18 Aug 15
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- Thank you all! It is as I thought and I appreciate the confirmation. :+) nt - Kate CA 14:03 Aug 15
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- The TM has the answers to the exercises...so I say yes, you need it. : ) - Cathy in TX 13:46 Aug 15
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- I've used Latin Primer and Prima Latina/Latina Christiana and - BMC 12:40 Aug 15
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- We started our Latin journey using LC1, with the TM and DVD's. (m) - Laura in OH 12:20 Aug 15
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- Sorry can't answer your question but (m) - SBS 12:12 Aug 15
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- This is our 4th year using R&S (my 11 yo is starting R&S 6) It is the best! (m) - SBS 17:19 Aug 15
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- I answered you down below :-) nt - DB in NJ 14:14 Aug 15
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- Thank you. Very helpful. - Stacie in UT 20:40 Aug 15
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- Thank you. Very helpful. - Stacie in UT 20:40 Aug 15
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- Highly recommend R&S 6! nt - LCGal 13:58 Aug 15
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- I'll also be doing R&S 6 with my 13yodd. - Maxine in WA 12:52 Aug 15
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- I'm using R&S 6 with my dd13 (m) - Beth in TN 12:02 Aug 15
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- R&S 6---Do it orally, or at least part of it orally. nt - jac 11:47 Aug 15
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- We just started R&S 3 this week - and I love it! ... - Rhondabee 11:59 Aug 15
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- We just started R&S 3 this week - and I love it! ... - Rhondabee 11:59 Aug 15
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- Portraits of American Girlhood is great & the reading is not much at all! - Mel 16:00 Aug 15
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- Sounds like Winter Promise would be a great fit! Check it out at www.winterpromise.com nt - Kisa in CA 15:19 Aug 15
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- When we did KONOS, my dc didn't read on their own... - Ellie 14:53 Aug 15
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- DVDs. There are many excellent educational DVDs - Claire 17:24 Aug 15
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- We are starting Le Français Facile next month (sm) - Terrie in Germany 12:58 Aug 15
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- thank you and another ? - six meadows 13:48 Aug 15
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- I got the regular program (sm) - Terrie in Germany 0:27 Aug 16
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- I got the regular program (sm) - Terrie in Germany 0:27 Aug 16
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- thank you and another ? - six meadows 13:48 Aug 15
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- The author recommends Chemistry, Biology then Physics - Laura in China 17:05 Aug 15
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- other than timing biology so we can raise and realease butterflies, I don't think it matters.......nt - BMC 12:42 Aug 15
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- Re: Anyone have any can't miss "early church to reformation" books recommendations. more - Wendi 10:43 Aug 15
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- We have used this for years, and here's what we've done... - Dayle 10:17 Aug 15
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- Re: Yes, you can program your own questions.nt - sted 15:41 Aug 15
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- Re: VideoText Alg vs. Teaching Textbooks (Or anything else that is user friendly)m - Lora 11:22 Aug 15
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- Almost identical situation here... - Donna in AL 6:01 Aug 16
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- Almost identical situation here... - Donna in AL 6:01 Aug 16
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- I called and the order came right away. I also ordered from an online source, and that took forever. nt - LCGal 14:00 Aug 15
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- milestoneministries.com :-) nt - DB in NJ 10:01 Aug 15
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- Thanks DB, that was sooooo easy! Now it's bookmarked. nm - Nebraska Pam 11:06 Aug 15
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- Thanks DB, that was sooooo easy! Now it's bookmarked. nm - Nebraska Pam 11:06 Aug 15
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- Here it is (m) - Jackie in WY 9:30 Aug 15
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- Great! Love the" pick and choose" option! (nt) - Michelle in WI 9:52 Aug 15
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- Great! Love the" pick and choose" option! (nt) - Michelle in WI 9:52 Aug 15
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- Well, I thought I'd get more ideas... - Mel 16:03 Aug 15
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- It depends... - Jessica in GA 13:13 Aug 15
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- Jessica... - Mel 16:07 Aug 15
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- Jessica... - Mel 16:07 Aug 15
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