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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Aug 27 (0)
  • Singapore cds (Rainbow Rock &/or Vroot -Vroom)... - Stacia 23:09 Aug 27 (0)
  • Saxon, again... - Amanda in TX 21:25 Aug 27 (3)
  • Does anyone receive the Doorposts newsletter with a coupon code in it? nt - Eva 21:00 Aug 27 (0)
  • How often do your children write "composition" papers? - momtoaaaa 20:21 Aug 27 (0)
  • Could I have some suggestions for good books for a girl, aged 10 who only likes to read American Girl books? - SLB 20:16 Aug 27 (4)
  • I have a SWR question... - Heather in VA 19:37 Aug 27 (1)
  • Can some of you share your sequence for science leading up to the high school years? . . . - Momto5girls 18:45 Aug 27 (3)
  • Thanks for the math help below! I think we will try R&S. nt - Jeri 18:40 Aug 27 (0)
  • Peela - one more question about CW - Homer!! :) (m) - SBS 18:23 Aug 27 (0)
  • Rosetta Stone spanish available through library...do I need to purchase anything additional for DS (2nd grade) and myself? nt - Angela in KCMO 17:10 Aug 27 (0)
  • Preschool activities, bags, baskets, boxes, etc. I'm interested in everyones ideas on how to put these together. TIA nt - Missy 16:46 Aug 27 (7)
  • Alison in Ga a question about your preschool activities- please - Missy 16:35 Aug 27 (0)
  • Calculadders, Anyone have pros and cons on the books vs. the CD-ROM? One would obviously be price. nt - Megz 16:09 Aug 27 (4)
  • I posted a week in review of Winter Promise's American Story 1 on my blog... - Kari C in FL 15:40 Aug 27 (3)
  • Can someone link me to CW - I'd like to look at the new books for older beginners... nt - StaceyinLA 15:36 Aug 27 (1)
  • Is the Study Dog downloadable phonics program not free anymore :( - LNC 15:32 Aug 27 (2)
  • HELP PLEASE!!! Sewing Board Timeline - does anyone have directions? - Cindy in C-ville 14:59 Aug 27 (1)
  • Kay - thanks for the info on "Training Our Daughters..." (m) - 2lilreds in NC 14:01 Aug 27 (0)
  • Cheapest place to order Mystery of History vol 2???? nt - steppingstonemomma 13:50 Aug 27 (1)
  • Feeling insecure about what we are doing for reading/literature for 4th grade... can you help? - steppingstonemomma 13:48 Aug 27 (6)
  • Could you help me make a basic schedule for studying ancient history with my 5th grader? - Susan in TN 12:15 Aug 27 (2)
  • I am working on my schedule and... - Quiver0f10 11:14 Aug 27 (12)
  • Where to find best prices for Saxon Algebra 2? (nt) - Margaret H 11:09 Aug 27 (3)
  • Grammar and writing that's easy? - Kathy 9:03 Aug 27 (3)
  • Greta Lea---what is the "study sheet" for SOTW that you had on your 6th grade schedule? nt - DMBinTX 8:58 Aug 27 (4)
  • Where can I find a number line?... - LisaL 8:38 Aug 27 (4)
  • Does any one else go through this. Starting out 4th year hs and I'm nervous. (m) - Peggy in Va 8:38 Aug 27 (11)
  • Gravitas has tests for Chem1 on their webiste, are there tests for their Biology and Physics that I just can't locate? TIA nt - BMC 8:09 Aug 27 (1)
  • Parent/Teacher guide to McGuffey Readers by Ruth Beechick, Is it worth having? Can someone give an example? nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 7:15 Aug 27 (1)
  • Newbie... Questions about TOG, TIA, more - Cassandra 6:16 Aug 27 (2)
  • Sequential Spelling: consumable? - Amyo 23:38 Aug 26 (5)
  • I need girl-themed books at the reading level of the Cowgirl Kate books, or slightly easier. Suggestions? nt - lovemykids 21:35 Aug 26 (3)
  • I was just perusing the Ambleside Online and need to do some brain picking. (m) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:57 Aug 26 (9)
  • Are the tests for SOTW okay for a 6th grader or too easy? Is there a website that has study guides?(m) - JLynn in GA 20:55 Aug 26 (4)
  • How often do you do copywork / dictation weekly? nt - Mel 20:03 Aug 26 (6)
  • Writing Strands Q: How do you use this on a daily basis? - Gamom3 19:49 Aug 26 (6)
  • May I please have anyone's opinions about SWR? nt. - lisa in Ohio 19:35 Aug 26 (5)
  • Do you know where you can see sample pages of Living Learning Science? nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 19:04 Aug 26 (3)
  • OhElizabeth. Purchased RS level B, looks great, starting school on monday. (m) - lisa in Ohio 19:02 Aug 26 (4)
  • Does anyone use Math U See? Specifically high school levels? - CynRob 18:46 Aug 26 (1)
  • activities to add to SL - Kimberly 18:28 Aug 26 (7)
  • Math help for a child who is *not* getting it, please! - Jeri 18:12 Aug 26 (7)
  • what is SWR?nt. - lisa in ohio 18:10 Aug 26 (2)
  • Would anyone like to share pics of their schoolrooms/study areas? - Teresa in OR 17:47 Aug 26 (5)
  • Would anyone like to share pics of their schoolrooms/study areas? - Teresa in OR 17:47 Aug 26 (8)
  • Revelation: Homeschooling three children *is* a lot different than homeschooling just one! :S (m, scheduling help needed) - Erica in PA 17:10 Aug 26 (18)
  • will my Rainbow Resources order arrive by Christmas...!? - Nicole 17:09 Aug 26 (7)
  • Question about PL/LCI flashcards... missing words? - Kay in Cal 16:16 Aug 26 (6)
  • Probably a dumb question about SOTW IV: Am I right that the outline exercises replace the narration exercises? - Angie 15:26 Aug 26 (2)
  • Help, please? Can't find the website for donating homeschool books/curricula. Thanks! (nt) - Lori D. 15:19 Aug 26 (3)
  • Grammar alternatives until I can purchase my normal curriculum... - Mary in ID 14:58 Aug 26 (9)
  • SWR for 6th grader??? (spelling) - Yevrah 14:36 Aug 26 (8)
  • Question about "writing in the book"... - Rhiannon8404 13:54 Aug 26 (10)
  • Question..Does CW stand for Classical Writing? - Lisa 13:44 Aug 26 (1)
  • We just started the mummification process this morning (m) - Dawn in TN 13:29 Aug 26 (8)
  • MFW...I've heard good things... anyone *not* like it? Why? thanks nt - saved1112 12:20 Aug 26 (1)
  • MFW...I've heard good things... anyone *not* like it? Why? thanks nt - saved1112 12:14 Aug 26 (0)
  • Geography - Lisa in CA 12:02 Aug 26 (1)
  • If you have taught LC1 in a co-op setting, can you tell me how you planned your lessons? - rsmofga 12:01 Aug 26 (0)
  • I am really struggling deciding between Sonlight and MFW- could you tell me WHY you chose the one you did!(nm) - Janee'TX 10:20 Aug 26 (10)
  • Can you take a look at my ancients book list? I could use your input. - AmyCC 9:38 Aug 26 (6)
  • Looking for ideas for studying the Greeks... - Joyful 9:29 Aug 26 (8)
  • Grrrrr. Two weeks into the school year, and already, I'm tangled up in writing, again. Help! - Christy B 9:23 Aug 26 (8)
  • How to test for reading level - sherry in the zoo 9:08 Aug 26 (7)
  • Bob Jones K5 math... how are the new and the previous editions different? tia. nt - saved1112 9:01 Aug 26 (4)
  • UGH - My 2nd grader wants to learn Spanish and I have a bad attitude about it.. - Heather in VA 8:31 Aug 26 (6)
  • preschool homeschooling - MIranda 7:26 Aug 26 (10)
  • Do you think it would be too much to try studying the 50 states in depth and doing a year of US History ( using an abeka book as a spine and library books added in)? nt - Quiver0f10 7:23 Aug 26 (3)
  • When to have dc take notes?.....m - Busy Bee 5:42 Aug 26 (3)
  • Saxon Phonics Intervention - Emily 5:06 Aug 26 (1)
  • If you could buy a book right now - what would it be? nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 22:00 Aug 25 (9)
  • Those of you who use Singapore math what do you use as for practice work (if any)? Thanks! nt - Megz 21:43 Aug 25 (5)
  • sonlight & classical - Kimberly 21:40 Aug 25 (4)
  • Does anyone out there useor have used God's Design for science? If so how will this Pluto demotion effect the materials? Thanks! nt - Megz 21:39 Aug 25 (3)
  • Holly IN, which TOG level are you using? I purchased level 2 and it didn't come with the cheat sheets you speak of. nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:33 Aug 25 (2)
  • Should I get a LfC Primer book for me? - Chris in CA 21:08 Aug 25 (4)
  • Combining question - Jackie in Australia 20:57 Aug 25 (7)
  • RightStart Math question for OhElizabeth (or anyone else using it) - kym 20:07 Aug 25 (4)
  • Week #2 and my ds is loving Noeo science... - Suein PA 19:37 Aug 25 (3)
  • Oh boy, any suggestions on trying to fit CW (Aesop B), R&S English 6 and LfC Primer A into our day along with everything else! (m) - SBS 19:24 Aug 25 (16)
  • Question for those who started w/ 100 EZ Lessons and then went to Phonics Pathways... - blessed with six 18:52 Aug 25 (4)
  • anyone use Memlok bible memory system...m - momto3 18:49 Aug 25 (0)
  • Found this website, wanted to share. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:35 Aug 25 (2)
  • classical conversation confusion... - momto3 18:25 Aug 25 (15)
  • Looking for feedback on Amsco's "Latin is Fun" - Teresa in OR 18:25 Aug 25 (2)
  • Is Calvert Discoveries in Art and Music worth the big $? or maybe Atelier is better? (m) - Wendy in AK 17:57 Aug 25 (2)
  • Need some convincing re: Logic... - AK 17:46 Aug 25 (5)