K-8 Curriculum Board

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

Mom2abcd...Thank you for your comments regarding Apologia's Jump In writing program below (m) - StacyTea 22:05 Aug 23 (1)

"No perfect curriculum".......... Nope. Too bad. Hope Jump In is a blessing to your family! nt - mom2abcd 22:15 Aug 23 (0)

Mom2abcd--are you sure you won't use AAS? I'm interested (sm) - Maisy 21:52 Aug 23 (1)

Sure. Ds is reading well and... - mom2abcd 22:16 Aug 23 (0)

Can I share my SOTW timeline book? - Dawn K 21:46 Aug 23 (2)

Yes! Yes you may.... *Ü* I like it! I like it a lot!.... - LisaWa 22:03 Aug 23 (0)
That looks great!!!!!.....m - Julieofsardis 22:00 Aug 23 (0)

Fun interactive Ancient Greek site - alphabet mostly (link only inside) - Laura in China 21:07 Aug 23 (7)

Free Ancient Greece Notebooking Pages (link) - Laura Newman 23:11 Aug 23 (0)
More alphabet matching (link) - Laura in China 22:50 Aug 23 (0)
Fun Ancient Greek transliteration game (link) - Laura in China 22:33 Aug 23 (0)
More activities at the foot of this page (link only) - Laura in China 22:00 Aug 23 (0)
It is fun! I was supposed to go to bed early. Bad Laura! :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 21:43 Aug 23 (1)
- I will consider my wrist to have been slapped (nt) - Laura in China 21:56 Aug 23 (0)
this is so much fun... i'm addicted! nt - LatinaRepublicana 21:21 Aug 23 (0)

Anyone have good organization tips (homeschool stuff or house) that they are willing to share (m) - Teachnmama 21:07 Aug 23 (1)

I'm not a very organized person but am good at using other peoples ideas...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:19 Aug 23 (0)

Bringing up the thread on Georgia Virtual School - K12 - Ann 21:02 Aug 23 (3)

Not familiar with GA cybers but I used K12 through and PA cyber...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:10 Aug 23 (2)
- Sue, did you have to give all of the curriculum back when you were done? Also, did you have to bring your children in to face to face meet the teacher? - Ann 21:14 Aug 23 (1)
  - We had to give back the non-consumable materials...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:27 Aug 23 (0)

Looking for a list of children's books with their setting in France or the main character is french- any titles would be helpful. - Trivium Academy 20:54 Aug 23 (10)

My favourite: Nicholas by Rene Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempe plus sequels, all about the adventures of a naughty boy (nt) - Laura in China 21:42 Aug 23 (0)
for what age? what about Madeline? nt - LatinaRepublicana 21:23 Aug 23 (0)
Here are a few : ) - Chris in CA 21:13 Aug 23 (1)
- Was this a listmania? Because I didn't find all those when I searched, wow! Thank you Chris. nt - Trivium Academy 21:21 Aug 23 (0)
There are some art stories by Laurence Anolt about artists like Monet and Degas that are set in France. And the "Mirette" stories by Emily Arnold McCully. nt - Jami in TX 21:10 Aug 23 (1)
- Sorry, "Anholt". nt - Jami in TX 21:11 Aug 23 (0)
Mirette on the High Wire. French/Italian. Ratatouille, silly story... beautiful paris scenery. m... - earlybird mom 21:10 Aug 23 (0)
The Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage Carlson! Good chapter book read aloud... nt - 5wolfcubs 21:00 Aug 23 (1)
- Psst...Yes it was Thomas, a look and find book- he loves it. nt - Trivium Academy 21:23 Aug 23 (0)
Babar, we already have as well. Thank you in advance. - Trivium Academy 20:54 Aug 23 (0)

I would like to recommend KidsWrite Basic, which I did with DD last spring. - Carol in Cal. 20:46 Aug 23 (1)

Carol, what age for this? thank you. :) nt - earlybird mom 21:25 Aug 23 (0)

Biology Text For Fifth Grade - Sadhna Ram 20:30 Aug 23 (1)

Christian Kids Explore Biology (if you don't mind Christian)...(m) - Sue G in PA 21:22 Aug 23 (0)

Chris in CA RE: TOG w/ LL... - Mommyfaithe 20:26 Aug 23 (2)

Hi Chris.... I must have overlooked your original post..... - LisaWA 22:14 Aug 23 (0)
Thanks so much for this - Chris in CA 20:37 Aug 23 (0)

Is there anything out there for copywork like this but for block printing? (m and link) - Jennefer @ SSA 20:23 Aug 23 (4)

Guess what I just downloaded? - earlybird mom 21:36 Aug 23 (3)
- Ohhh... we are using Happy scribe year.... just started this week....cursive practice....(sm) - LisaWA 21:45 Aug 23 (2)
  - Ahhhh! yes... you're the culprit for the wildcat fans in my house! - earlybird mom 22:09 Aug 23 (1)
    - LOL...... Oh no... what have I done! LOL.......... (sm) - LisaWA 22:20 Aug 23 (0)

Hmmm..... what to do about literature for a 6th grader....?? Please share your ideas! (m) - Erica in PA 18:54 Aug 23 (13)

Last year we used Teaching the Classics, it was a wonderful - Chris in CA 20:46 Aug 23 (0)
This is such an exciting age, isn't it??? - Carol in Cal. 20:06 Aug 23 (0)
My dh took-over lit here and decided to do a family book club... - The Tutor 20:02 Aug 23 (1)
- We just finished Watership Down, loved it! nt - Chris in CA 20:55 Aug 23 (0)
I would do some Ambleside or Veritas Pres titles (don't worry about grade level) and throw 3 PP guides for the year.(nt) - Tami - whose dd hates historical fiction too!!! 19:52 Aug 23 (2)
- Pasted from the VP website - Tami 20:03 Aug 23 (1)
  - They recommend Huckelberry Finn in 5th grade? Now, that's just crazy talk. lm - Stacy in NJ 21:05 Aug 23 (0)
Chronicles of Narnia study, some PP guides, ancient history historical lit...nt - Beth in southwest WAe 19:48 Aug 23 (0)
I am using the book called Best Selling Chapters and another in the series. nt - kRenee 19:24 Aug 23 (0)
Have you looked at the free Glencoe guides? link inside - Jenny in Atl 19:21 Aug 23 (0)
We are using LL7 early - you might like to have a look at the samples to see if it's a fit (nt) - Laura in China 19:09 Aug 23 (0)
Well we used LL7... - Heather in VA 19:04 Aug 23 (0)
What about doing 2 or 3 Progeny Press guides? (m) - Hoggirl 19:04 Aug 23 (0)

History Odyssey lesson plan woes - is Aramrea a real ancient country or a typo for Aramea? m> - BMC 18:21 Aug 23 (3)

I just googled this for fun and...(m) - Julie in GA 19:09 Aug 23 (2)
- If it was Mesopotamia, then it's Iraq. (nt) - Laura in China 20:04 Aug 23 (0)
- hummm thanks! I googled it and got 0 hits....so I wonder what the modern country is? nt - BMC 19:57 Aug 23 (0)

Do you have your non-readers do copy work? - Quiver0f10 18:17 Aug 23 (10)

My non-reader 3yo loves to do "Explode the Code" letter tracing, his name, etc... nt - Kay in Cal 22:16 Aug 23 (0)
Writing letters in shaving cream, or chocolate pudding, or forming them with play doh - frogpond1 20:38 Aug 23 (0)
I think that a better exercise for non-readers is rainbow writing. - Carol in Cal. 20:09 Aug 23 (0)
For us, it was a kinesthetic activity to reinforce phonics... - Tami 19:50 Aug 23 (0)
My dd didn't like to copywork anything she couldn't read. It was just a string of letters to her, not pleasant. I'd either totally skip it or... - OhElizabeth 19:35 Aug 23 (0)
Also consider letting the child copy "meaningful" words and simple sentences -- family names, pet names, favorite foods, etc... nt - abbeyej 19:12 Aug 23 (0)
I use PP to teach reading .....m - Patricia in ATL 19:09 Aug 23 (0)
I am only a beginner, but I feel the same way. (m) - Hope in Canada 18:55 Aug 23 (0)
In the Queens book for this stage....the copy work is letters and CVC words nt - snickelfritz 18:47 Aug 23 (0)
I've always had readers that couldn't write. Maybe practice is the point? Copy work could be something simple right? And could possibly assist with reading-readiness. nt - karenciavo 18:24 Aug 23 (0)

Good book report forms? sm - Ericaand3kids 18:05 Aug 23 (5)

Yup, they're still forms... - Ellie 21:13 Aug 23 (2)
- I thought they were "guides" or rough draft forms. Final product was paragraph style. That is what I have DD do anyway. nt - Daisy 21:25 Aug 23 (1)
  - BTW, I do LOVE these forms/guides, whatever. nt - Daisy 21:25 Aug 23 (0)
Evan-Moor sells books called 'How to write reports on Books' nt - Heather in VA 19:50 Aug 23 (0)
Try Education World. (link) - Cindy in TX 19:35 Aug 23 (0)

Science recommendation please (more) - Dawne 17:31 Aug 23 (1)

Hmmm sounds like Apologia's Elementary Astronomy you're looking for (m) - Vanna 17:46 Aug 23 (0)

Let's talk microscopes-Brock magiscope, Sonlight, others??? - Karie 17:20 Aug 23 (7)

Brock vs Sonlight - Jean in Wisconsin 18:00 Aug 23 (2)
- Thanks for this great comparison!! nt - Karie 18:57 Aug 23 (0)
- I have both, and always agree with Jean's assessment (I have high schoolers and rough and tumble elementary and younger boys) nt - Jodi-FL 18:55 Aug 23 (0)
Also, follow-up on Brock-which package did you get at Rainbow resource, when do you start getting diminishing returns on the higher power lenses? nt - Karie 17:30 Aug 23 (1)
- I bought the model #70 directly from the Brock website...(m) - Fran51 17:43 Aug 23 (0)
Can only vouch for the Brock -- excellent in all respects. nt - Fran51 17:27 Aug 23 (0)
I can't compare them, but we've been very happy with our SL microscope (nt) - Laura in China 17:21 Aug 23 (0)

SL 3 users...a little help please! - Lisa in WV 17:19 Aug 23 (1)

Re: SL 3 users...a little help please! - Stacy in NJ 18:19 Aug 23 (0)

If you had to choose either Rifles for Watie or Across Five Aprils for an 11 yo boy which would you choose? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 16:20 Aug 23 (4)

Rifles for Watie (nt) - Julie in GA 19:10 Aug 23 (0)
Yes, we really enjoyed Rifles for Watie...had more trouble getting into Across Five Aprils. But we were reading aloud. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 18:45 Aug 23 (0)
FWIW. Last year my ds (then 9) read them both and preferred Rifles (more) - Hoggirl 17:27 Aug 23 (0)
I don't know, I like them both! Rifles gives a very particular look at the war from the....(m) - Regena in KY 16:44 Aug 23 (0)

Do you ever feel so confused by methods that you just don't know *what* you're doing? - 10Acres 16:10 Aug 23 (15)

What is you said is exactly why I told my friend... - Trivium Academy 20:18 Aug 23 (0)
Here's what I do (m) - angela in ohio 19:58 Aug 23 (0)
Yes, I get paralyzed at times, too. Writing often sends me into a confused tailspin. sm - Zee 18:33 Aug 23 (0)
LOL-I've been thinking this exact thing lately and I'm going crazy with it! In fact, I was reading below where someone (more) - MamaPapa 17:33 Aug 23 (0)
Yes.... - WendyWords 17:31 Aug 23 (0)
YES! Getting better but still struggle a bit.... (nt) - Dawne 17:19 Aug 23 (0)
What I have learned from the WTM board and the methods : (LONG) - Classic Mom 17:17 Aug 23 (6)
- How can moms learn to be great teachers? nt - mom2abcd 22:28 Aug 23 (0)
- A post worth saving to remind me why we're doing this... thank you!! (nt) - Malenki 19:32 Aug 23 (0)
- Thanks -- what a great post! nm - Shelly in MD 19:14 Aug 23 (0)
- Standing ovation! ((((clapping))))) excellent advice! nt - Mom2GirlsTx 18:29 Aug 23 (0)
- Wow - goose bumpy-great advice! I'm printing because I need to hear this daily! nt - OKCyndi 17:43 Aug 23 (0)
- Many good points and analogies here. Thanks! nt - Fran51 17:22 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Do you ever feel so confused by methods that you just don't know *what* you're doing? - jg_puppy 16:50 Aug 23 (0)
lol...yes, I went through a few years of that but I think I have come to a more settled place... - Peela 16:42 Aug 23 (0)

Peela, again about Janson's "Story of Painting for Young People"...(m) - Colleen 15:10 Aug 23 (12)

the new title is Short History of Art for Young People, Rainbow Resources has it for 79.00nt. I bought an older version at alibris.com? nt. - T Baer 16:44 Aug 23 (1)
- It's actually a different book altogether...(m) - Colleen 16:50 Aug 23 (0)
Oh, and one more thing...(m) - Colleen 15:14 Aug 23 (9)
- my copy has Monet's Wild Poppies on the front... - Peela 16:26 Aug 23 (5)
  - yep. our library has one in the used for sale section for $10. I actually turned the binding around until I can return with money (hanging head in shame) nt - Jodi-FL 18:56 Aug 23 (0)
  - Mine too...Library of Congress number 66-18590 nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:42 Aug 23 (0)
  - Thanks, Peela...(m) - Colleen 16:56 Aug 23 (2)
    - Wait a minute...(m) - Colleen 16:57 Aug 23 (1)
      - lol, yes it is....not my birth name, but the name I use IRL. I dotn remember you asking before :) nt - Peela 17:00 Aug 23 (0)
- Almost totally off-topic, here, but for what it's worth -- - Christy B 15:20 Aug 23 (2)
  - Oh, they'd be up to their armpits in fun here! We never "do" anything but read the books. (nt) - Colleen 15:27 Aug 23 (1)
    - And isn't it a freeing feeling? I love it (your comment I mean)! nt - SLB 16:27 Aug 23 (0)

Are the Burgess Seashor and Animal books just as good as the Bird book?? - paradise 14:29 Aug 23 (3)

I agree with the Animal book although I can't *find* ours, I even... - Trivium Academy 16:05 Aug 23 (0)
Yes! (nt) - Dawne 15:47 Aug 23 (0)
My ds (8) begged for the animal book as much as he did the bird book :) nt - Another Lynn 15:27 Aug 23 (0)

If neither you nor your middle school age dc had any Latin experience, would Galore Park's Latin Prep 1 be a reasonable place to start? nt - Doran 14:23 Aug 23 (1)

Absolutely! It starts right at the beginning. nt - Patricia in ATL 15:01 Aug 23 (0)

Momto5girls....responded to your history question below. nt - paradise 14:23 Aug 23 (2)

Paradise, thanks for your comments. I just ordered CDs and am looking forward to listening to them. nt - Momto5girls 22:50 Aug 23 (0)
Thanks!! nt - Momto5girls 22:18 Aug 23 (0)

Teaching Textbooks - can someone explain? Is this done with DVD's doing the teaching, or an actual textbook.... - Michelle T 14:04 Aug 23 (7)

Re: Teaching Textbooks - can someone explain? Is this done with DVD's doing the teaching, or an actual textbook.... - paradise 14:40 Aug 23 (0)
The dvd teaches the concept... - kel 14:11 Aug 23 (5)
- Get the whole program. Very worth the expense. - Stacie in UT 18:34 Aug 23 (0)
- If you order just the books does it - Lindatx 14:23 Aug 23 (3)
  - Beg, Borrow or Steal to pay for the whole program, including dvd's...nt - Beth in southwest WA 15:58 Aug 23 (1)
    - Re: Beg, Borrow or Steal to pay for the whole program, including dvd's...nt - Linda 17:42 Aug 23 (0)
  - There is not a solutions guide, only an answer key... - Laura in VA 14:27 Aug 23 (0)

Question? - Lindatx 14:02 Aug 23 (1)

SWO =Spelling Workout I believe =) nt - Ericaand3kids 14:32 Aug 23 (0)

Would it be worth purchasing the Prima Latina DVD for lessons? If anybody has used these, would you describe how the teacher does her class. Thanks. nt - Robin 13:52 Aug 23 (1)

it was worth it for me because the dvds ensured that latin got done at our house - katilac 18:43 Aug 23 (0)

OhElizabeth - mommy c 13:47 Aug 23 (1)

Oh, I'm a bad one to ask... - OhElizabeth 16:17 Aug 23 (0)

Karen in CO and Anita in OH....or to anyone who can give an overwhelmed mom some insight... - stephanie 13:45 Aug 23 (0)

VideoText Algebra vs.Teaching Textbooks Algebra - Iliana 13:25 Aug 23 (8)

another option for Algebra I that's free ... - AngieW in Texas 20:34 Aug 23 (0)
The real question is: if I already have the complete VideoText Algebra, does that make it "beter" than TT? nm - Iliana 15:26 Aug 23 (2)
- We tried TT but ditched it for VideoText - my dd loves it.nt - Heather in VA 18:21 Aug 23 (0)
- Yes, as long as it works for your child. nt - Regena in KY 16:45 Aug 23 (0)
You can probably get more input about these programs by posting on the High School Board. - Claire 13:52 Aug 23 (3)
- Thank you so much! more - Iliana 15:22 Aug 23 (2)
  - What concerns you about VT? - Debra in CO 18:17 Aug 23 (0)
  - Honestly, if that had happened to us, I would have used VideoText and not looked back! (nt) - Claire 16:48 Aug 23 (0)

Need spelling advice... - 10Acres 13:15 Aug 23 (2)

Yes, it's the age and just takes use till it clicks... - OhElizabeth 17:31 Aug 23 (0)
I think you just need to keep relearning the words until they are mastered (m) - Hope in Canada 14:06 Aug 23 (0)

Update on my freak-out post from last night (m) - Laurie in VA 13:02 Aug 23 (1)

That's great Laurie! What a blessing to have a HS store close enough to browse! nt - Trivium Academy 14:17 Aug 23 (0)

Paradise - I responded again way down the board about HS Tracker. (nt) - JanOH 12:54 Aug 23 (1)

Re: Paradise - I responded again way down the board about HS Tracker. (nt) - paradise 14:09 Aug 23 (0)

Bibliplan Ancients - can anyone send me wk 1? (m) - Laurie in VA 12:38 Aug 23 (2)

I have also found this website to be very helpful (link) - Kimandtheboys 17:18 Aug 23 (0)
You have mail. (nt) - Kimandtheboys@juno.com 17:16 Aug 23 (0)

Has anyone done Classical Writing with a 3rd grader - Norine 12:38 Aug 23 (3)

Yes...(m) - Fran51 13:46 Aug 23 (0)
My son started CW in 3rd with *NO* prior writing experience. - Susan in SoCal 13:41 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks everyone!! - Norine 14:19 Aug 23 (0)

Those of you using TOG with grammar-aged dc and HAPPY with it, would you like to weigh in on what you're liking about it? (more) - MamaPapa 12:36 Aug 23 (8)

Discounting the last two weeks, I've been happy w/ our 1st year of TOG. - 5wolfcubs 15:01 Aug 23 (0)
Our first year of TOG was last year and we're using it again this year (m) - Sarah CB 14:18 Aug 23 (0)
So far I have used TOG with grades 3rd through 8th and I still love it... - karenciavo 13:35 Aug 23 (0)
Using TOG with 2nd and K - Closeacademy 12:45 Aug 23 (3)
- Just said hi on your blog but I have a quick question for you! - 5wolfcubs 15:08 Aug 23 (2)
  - It is Close as in - Closeacademy 17:20 Aug 23 (1)
    - So true! sm - 5wolfcubs 19:44 Aug 23 (0)
Yes, I'm all planned up for this year, so what's a curric. junkie to do but start thinking about next year! nt - MamaPapa 12:38 Aug 23 (0)

Logic Stage History Questions - Meliss 12:19 Aug 23 (8)

Biblioplan schedules it the way you want also... - ali in Oregon 19:34 Aug 23 (0)
I fourth HO... - Sue in St Pete 18:50 Aug 23 (0)
heres my plan.... - Peela 16:49 Aug 23 (0)
I third History Odyssey ... it's been a wonderful addition to our homeschool. nt. - Sara D 16:10 Aug 23 (0)
I second History Odyssey....m - Patricia in ATL 15:33 Aug 23 (0)
History Odyssey... - Katrina 12:38 Aug 23 (2)
- Katrina, any chance you'd be willing to share your Ho order? (m) - WABeth 15:54 Aug 23 (1)
  - ditto, I'm trying to do that now (combine the 2) and if the wheel is already invented, I'd love to save the time if you'd share - BMC 18:16 Aug 23 (0)

refresh my memory - when you build a number in MUS do you build right to left or vice versa? nt - Pster 12:12 Aug 23 (2)

Start with the units... - Victoria in GA 19:08 Aug 23 (0)
it's right to left......isnt it? Now that I'm doing it with her it seems right.... how can I forget the simple stuff??!! nt - Pster 12:14 Aug 23 (0)

Quarter Mile Math Q - Gamom3 12:10 Aug 23 (3)

You can get a free demo CD from the company to try out. - Claire 12:37 Aug 23 (1)
- Oops! Here's the website I promised...... - Claire 12:39 Aug 23 (0)
it's a computer program, not a curricula nt - Jenmom 12:35 Aug 23 (0)

Well, we have 4 days of school done and now I'm packing the books.. - Cheller 12:09 Aug 23 (2)

Great Day! Wrong Board - well i'm not typing it again just felt like sharing. Sorry. nt - Cheller 12:10 Aug 23 (1)
- You don't need to retype- just copy and paste it over there. nt - KPM 13:36 Aug 23 (0)

crosspost - Is anyone using the free forensics course - momof10 11:53 Aug 23 (0)

leson plans - Therese 11:47 Aug 23 (4)

I like to use - crystal 13:41 Aug 23 (0)
Some curriculum programs have planned it for you - and some moms like to plan it themselves. We use My Father's World's schedule. nt - Julie in MN 12:17 Aug 23 (0)
Our dc, 10, 12 are also home from 7 years of private Christian school...m - Beth in southwest WA 12:04 Aug 23 (0)
Welcome to homeschooling! - Katrina 11:54 Aug 23 (0)

Chess - Polly 11:31 Aug 23 (4)

Absolutely the Fritz and Chesster series - Mom2GirlsTX 15:28 Aug 23 (0)
Not computer game but, No Stress Chess has been fun 5yr & 7yr. Purchased @ Toys R US. nt - jubilee 13:53 Aug 23 (0)
DD1 ate up the "Fritz and Chesster" games. (nt) - nmoira 11:46 Aug 23 (0)
We LOVE Chess Mates at that age. link inside m - Patricia in ATL 11:35 Aug 23 (0)

Looking for history suggestions for 13yo son... - Lisa in Illinois 11:25 Aug 23 (2)

Teaching Co. dvd's & Netflix documentaries...m - Beth in southwest WA 12:01 Aug 23 (0)
some ideas -m - Kathie in VA 11:34 Aug 23 (0)

Writing Tales ages/grades - jg_puppy 11:18 Aug 23 (6)

Some answers... - OhElizabeth 11:28 Aug 23 (5)
- Sorry, I didn't mean that only... - OhElizabeth 11:45 Aug 23 (4)
  - Elizabeth is pretty close, but here's my take... - Amy from WT 14:44 Aug 23 (3)
    - Re: Elizabeth is pretty close, but here's my take... - Jan 15:50 Aug 23 (2)
      - Yup, what Amy said. :) - OhElizabeth 22:17 Aug 23 (0)
      - Good idea to wait. Work on the spelling and narration (it will be the same thing!) for this year. (nt) - Amy from WT 17:18 Aug 23 (0)

Henty Audio Book Series ....Audio MP3 Files....question...m - 5knights3maidens 11:14 Aug 23 (1)

I got my answer..Thanks anyway! nt - 5knights3maidens 11:56 Aug 23 (0)

Neat office supply discovery - Sheryl In GA 11:13 Aug 23 (2)

Another neat idea with the same result is - momof10 11:55 Aug 23 (1)
- I LOVE the Xyron sticker maker! - Katrina 12:46 Aug 23 (0)

Poll: How much writing does your 2nd or 3rd grader do? What aids/programs/curriculum (or none!) do you use? - earlybird mom 11:01 Aug 23 (18)

2nd grader: copywork once a week, HWT every day, creative writing several times a week. He's a pretty fluent writer though. (nt) - Laura in China 18:34 Aug 23 (1)
- Forgot: we are going to use Galore Park Junior English 1, HWT Printing Power and Hannah's Aesop copy work (nt) - Laura in China 18:36 Aug 23 (0)
For my 3rd grade DD.... - Ericaand3kids 14:31 Aug 23 (0)
For second - copywork only, and for third (m) - angela in ohio 13:49 Aug 23 (0)
I decided to use Brave Writer -- it fits with my philosophy of creative writing. nt - Sweetpeach 13:32 Aug 23 (0)
My plans for my 7 yo boy (8yo in Oct) -m - Kathie in VA 13:10 Aug 23 (0)
2nd grade--TOG Writing - Closeacademy 12:52 Aug 23 (0)
My dd (2nd grade last year, 3rd currently) - momof7 12:28 Aug 23 (0)
2nd grade: 1 page cursive; copywork 3x/wk (history, science, grammar), written narration after oral narration 2x/wk (once in history, science). Cursive is about to end and be absorbed into copywork. nt - Trivium Academy 12:00 Aug 23 (0)
we use IEW and dictation so - Fay up North 11:42 Aug 23 (0)
What we did BUT DD doesn't have a problem w/writing... - Daisy 11:37 Aug 23 (0)
We used writing associated with SOTW only - Sue in St Pete 11:35 Aug 23 (0)
Yay, a poll! Well, we're pretty laid back in the earliest years. (m) - Vanna 11:15 Aug 23 (0)
Not sure if this is normal, but my goal is... - OhElizabeth 11:10 Aug 23 (4)
- My young 2nd grader (turning 7 next month) does just a bit of writing each day. (m) - Erica in PA 12:15 Aug 23 (1)
  - Sounds like my ds when he was in 2nd. But you know what I noticed?.... - lovemyboys 14:06 Aug 23 (0)
- By pages... - earlybird mom 11:22 Aug 23 (1)
  - I make paper (lined with dashes, whatever width suits her that year) and that's what we use... - OhElizabeth 11:39 Aug 23 (0)

LfC Primer A question - Kris 10:55 Aug 23 (2)

The definition of "parsing" a verb is on page 28 (Ch. 7)... - buddhabelly 15:07 Aug 23 (0)
When you say parse do you mean... - karenciavo 14:05 Aug 23 (0)

Karen in CO...please see post below about enjoying homeschooling. nt - steph 10:29 Aug 23 (0)

Foreign Language: Lessons everyday or once a week? - Trivium Academy 10:23 Aug 23 (7)

We do Latin twice a week, plus two 15-minute memorisation sessions (m) - Laura in China 17:19 Aug 23 (0)
I'd go with your second option, spending 15-20 minutes most days. (nt) - Erica in PA 12:19 Aug 23 (0)
Thank you Ladies! I've got the timeline now just to fill it in. - Trivium Academy 12:18 Aug 23 (0)
If I had the time in my schedule to do 30 min. a day, I'd probably do it 4-5 days a week. nt - Zee 12:06 Aug 23 (0)
anything other than one lesson per week with no other activities - katilac 11:36 Aug 23 (0)
It's best to do it daily, but you needn't take a full 30 minutes each day. (nt) - Colleen 11:32 Aug 23 (0)
My kids do it 4 days a week 30 minutes ntn - Fay up North 10:54 Aug 23 (0)

My name is KLynnTX, and I'm a....not a great writing teacher!!! I have an 8th grader and a 6th grader, not alot of $$$, and I need suggestions....m - KLynnTX 10:15 Aug 23 (3)

To answer your question about WriteSource2000... - LuvBritLit 13:02 Aug 23 (1)
- Hallelujah, cuz I already bought it!!! nm - KLynnTX 14:22 Aug 23 (0)
Hi KLynn - Maverick 11:26 Aug 23 (0)

LLATL and WTM - olga in Seattle 9:59 Aug 23 (3)

I think those 2 would make for an enjoyable year. - six meadows 13:32 Aug 23 (0)
We've used LLATL from 1st-8th(currently)... - Dayle in Guatemala 11:32 Aug 23 (0)
We use LLATL and Wordsmith... - Laurie in SEA 11:27 Aug 23 (0)

Using TOG with LL, does anyone do this?? - Chris in CA 9:39 Aug 23 (3)

Well apparently not : ) nt - Chris in CA 13:12 Aug 23 (2)
- Someone has done it, I've seen it...sm - Zee 13:34 Aug 23 (1)
  - Thanks Zee, I'll try posting again later nt - Chris in CA 15:18 Aug 23 (0)

Ouch! $8.00 to ship one workbook from Abeka? That seems a bit steep *sigh* nt - Quiver0f10 9:33 Aug 23 (19)

Around here if I go to our local homeschool store and order something through them, the shipping is free. Just a thought. (nt) - Kimandtheboys 17:26 Aug 23 (0)
Thanks for the sympathy. It's a math student worktext so it's not something I probably would find used. I just went ahead and ordered it nt - Quiver0f10 16:22 Aug 23 (1)
- OK. I was going to check our local hs bookstore because they have a lot of used Abkea. Glad you went ahead and ordered it. nt - Ferdie 17:01 Aug 23 (0)
It's not all the seller's fault. Shipping has really gone up in the last year. (m) - Susan in MO 15:54 Aug 23 (0)
The same for a workbook I want from Winter Promise. It turned what would have been an impulse buy (and there was something else I would have bought while I was at it), to a grumpiness (and no purchase) on my part. ;o) nt - abbeyej 11:05 Aug 23 (0)
Empathizing - PHP, too. I want to order SWB's writing cd for $4.99 - but it's $8.64 to ship it. Bummer. nt - earlybird mom 10:48 Aug 23 (7)
- I think if you call, they will work out a better shipping rate. nt - Denise in IN 12:30 Aug 23 (1)
  - Yes, call. I just ordered one and had it shipped media rate - Nancy in OH 12:55 Aug 23 (0)
- I waited over a year before ordering that CD. I finally decided that it wasn't a $5 CD. It's a $13.63 CD with free shipping. :) - Rhonda in TX 11:05 Aug 23 (4)
  - So, are you thinking it's worth the 13 + dollars? nt - earlybird mom 11:07 Aug 23 (3)
    - Absolutely! You'd pay a lot more than that to attend a convention and hear her give it. Just buy it. nt - OhElizabeth 11:11 Aug 23 (2)
      - I agree. It's something I'll listen to many, many times. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 14:12 Aug 23 (0)
      - Well, that's a pretty glowing rec. I ordered it! Now I'm eager for its arrival! nt - earlybird mom 13:07 Aug 23 (0)
Which Abeka book are you buying? nt - Ferdie 10:45 Aug 23 (0)
Yep, and when I ordered 3 books last week, I got 2 in on Monday, and 1 book on Tuesday. I could've waited a day, and saved on shipping...Oh well...nm - KLynnTX 10:00 Aug 23 (0)
Check to see if they have a Hotel display in your area. They offer free shipping at them. nt - Tammyla 9:55 Aug 23 (2)
- This is the ONLY way to do it now... - Tina in WA 10:19 Aug 23 (1)
  - Or look for it 2nd hand is another option... - Tina in WA 10:21 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Ouch! $8.00 to ship one workbook from Abeka? That seems a bit steep *sigh* nt - Lindatx 9:54 Aug 23 (0)

Writing sentences, spacing, spelling, letter formation, rules, etc. - at what age does it all "come together"? (M) - one l michele 9:31 Aug 23 (14)

omigosh, yes, very typical for 7 - - just keep on trucking, it takes time to be able to apply what they have learned /nft - katilac 18:50 Aug 23 (0)
Remember that those are different skills processed in different parts of the brain... - Lori D. 18:05 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Writing sentences, spacing, spelling, letter formation, rules, etc. - at what age does it all "come together"? (M) - Susan in Waco 14:17 Aug 23 (0)
Apparently, I'm not the only mom of a 7 yob thinking about this today... - earlybird mom 12:39 Aug 23 (1)
- I'm glad to hear I'm not alone. (M) - one l michele 13:24 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Writing sentences, spacing, spelling, letter formation, rules, etc. - at what age does it all "come together"? (M) - gr;ltew erwl..;r/;.dfs;'d.dfs 11:59 Aug 23 (0)
Oh gosh, a 7 year old DS is a long way away from mastering all the writing mechanics..... - Michelle T 10:21 Aug 23 (7)
- soitsokfurhizwritintolooklikedis :) ? nt - one l michele 11:21 Aug 23 (6)
  - yep, pretty common...tell him to write a word, place - Mom2girlsTX 16:03 Aug 23 (2)
    - That worked well for my righty - my lefty got all pretzeled trying it though (nt) - Laura in China 17:07 Aug 23 (1)
      - Pretty funny mental picture...I'm thinking TWISTER - Mom2GirlsTX 20:07 Aug 23 (0)
  - Not okay, but pretty common! My 11 yo DS separates words, but frequently forgets punctuation.... - Michelle T 13:02 Aug 23 (1)
    - Thanks, it's hard with your oldest not having anything to (M) - one l michele 13:27 Aug 23 (0)
  - lookslikewhutmy7yeeroldwriteslike °Ü° nt - momof10 12:52 Aug 23 (0)

Anyone else besides me still waiting on Writing Aids? nt - Quiver0f10 9:25 Aug 23 (9)

I am.... I have not even recieved my confirmation it was shipped... :( I need to contact them.... nt - LisaWA 21:51 Aug 23 (0)
Yes! in AZ...I'm going to call them tomorrow, just to make sure I'm not waiting in vain! nt - 5wolfcubs 17:43 Aug 23 (0)
I'm still waiting here too! nt - kel 12:26 Aug 23 (0)
Still waiting here. Hoping it will come today!!! nt - Laura in OK 10:20 Aug 23 (0)
They sent me TWO copies. One on Tuesday and one on Wednesday! Do you want one of my copies? I have to call them and tell them...nt - Staci in FL 9:48 Aug 23 (2)
- Maybe that's my book lol! I am on hold now with lampstead to try and figure it out again nt - Quiver0f10 9:54 Aug 23 (1)
  - Ok, I have to give it more time and hopefully it will arrive. I am sure it's on the way nt - Quiver0f10 16:23 Aug 23 (0)
Aw, sorry Jean. Is Lampstand sending you a new one or will the P.O. forward the other one? nt - karenciavo 9:37 Aug 23 (1)
- PO said it "should" be forwarded and lampstead said to call them after two weeks and they will see what's up. I was hoping it would be here today and nadda :-( nt - Quiver0f10 9:39 Aug 23 (0)

Usborne "Time Travelers" .....reviews anyone? n/t - S in Canada 9:15 Aug 23 (5)

My ds 8 likes it. It's kind of corny to me but it makes history more interesting for ds. nt - LG Gone Wild 11:56 Aug 23 (0)
It was the first book (we had the combined volume) into the backpack... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:06 Aug 23 (0)
My youngest loves this book nt - Chris in CA 10:02 Aug 23 (0)
I dislike it, but my 6yo LOVES it - - Karen in CO 9:44 Aug 23 (0)
I like it, espeically for younger kids.nt - siloam 9:31 Aug 23 (0)

All this talk about Latin Prep I finally looked at it. Few Questions? - Janis in DE 9:13 Aug 23 (1)

4th grade and up, but more typically 5th to 6th grade and up - Laura in China 9:25 Aug 23 (0)

Dr. Aardsma's Spelling Drill Grades 5-6 CD/rom.... thoughts? m - Beth in southwest WA 8:37 Aug 23 (2)

Re: Dr. Aardsma's Spelling Drill Grades 5-6 CD/rom.... thoughts? m - Kathie in VA 11:29 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Beth in southwest WA 11:35 Aug 23 (0)

Lego Robotics NXT --- ??'s here... - Beth in southwest WA 8:32 Aug 23 (4)

My son owns the retail version and... - Linda in CA 10:04 Aug 23 (3)
- Thanks! He does have a hs friend/neighbor who is also buying... - Beth in southwest WA 11:35 Aug 23 (2)
  - Re: Thanks! He does have a hs friend/neighbor who is also buying... - captuhura 18:14 Aug 23 (1)
    - Thanks so much! Retail sounds like the way to go + Mayan...nt - Beth in southwest WAe 19:59 Aug 23 (0)

OhElizabeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Success story inside... - Staci in FL 8:08 Aug 23 (2)

Another thought... - OhElizabeth 11:04 Aug 23 (0)
Well that's amazing!!!!!!!!!! - OhElizabeth 10:52 Aug 23 (0)

Have you ever started a curriculum and "knew" it wasn't going to work? (also an all about spelling ?) - Bethben 7:29 Aug 23 (27)

To solve that, simply stick with phonics and move to spelling after third grade or so.(nt) - Tami 19:45 Aug 23 (0)
R&S phonics might help.. nt - frogpond1 18:02 Aug 23 (0)
Recommendations for phonetic spellers (m) - Christina in Space Coast 15:01 Aug 23 (0)
You know, he's just 7, and it's only 2nd grade spelling... - Ellie 13:21 Aug 23 (0)
If you want to stick with R&S, how about adding the SWR phonogram cards and rules? They're inexpensive and would solve your problem. nt - OhElizabeth 11:14 Aug 23 (1)
- Re: If you want to stick with R&S, how about adding the SWR phonogram cards and rules? They're inexpensive and would solve your problem. nt - mommy c 13:15 Aug 23 (0)
My son was in the same place before starting with AAS, and the difference now is huge (m) - CindyP 10:50 Aug 23 (1)
- how long does a lesson take?nt - bethben 11:10 Aug 23 (0)
We use Rod & Staff spelling, but we also use their phonics program that correlates with it. - Lisa in Transition 9:57 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Have you ever started a curriculum and "knew" it wasn't going to work? (also an all about spelling ?) - Lindatx 9:57 Aug 23 (0)
I haven't seen Rod & Staff spelling, so I can't speak to that, but some curriculums do this to me...When I got Spelling Power, I couldn't sell it fast enough, because...m - KLynnTX 9:28 Aug 23 (0)
I can explain cake and sick, but rain is one of those you just have to learn. - momof7 9:05 Aug 23 (6)
- How to Teach Spelling has them, ....m - Julieofsardis 9:41 Aug 23 (2)
  - That is my favorite resource. One huge caution though..... - momof7 10:10 Aug 23 (1)
    - That's why I like SWR.... - WendyWords 10:54 Aug 23 (0)
- how do you know that? I'm not an english brain (math is my thing). Is there a place where all these rules are? nt - bethben 9:08 Aug 23 (2)
  - Aargh! I'm sorry.... - Lisa in Transition 10:03 Aug 23 (0)
  - In my post above I explained the spelling rules are in the Rod & Staff phonics program. nt - Lisa in Transition 10:00 Aug 23 (0)
How well is he reading? - GVA 8:54 Aug 23 (1)
- He's reading 3rd grade level easily. nt - bethben 8:56 Aug 23 (0)
We've have great success with R&S Spelling... - Beth in Central TX 8:36 Aug 23 (5)
- I'm not finding "spelling patterns" anywhere. Is it because it's level 2?nt - bethben 8:57 Aug 23 (3)
  - That is because they are made to go with the phonics program nt - frogpond1 18:02 Aug 23 (0)
  - Spelling by Sound and Structure really picks up the pace in fourth grade. nt - Ellie 13:22 Aug 23 (0)
  - I didn't use level 2... - Beth in Central TX 9:14 Aug 23 (0)
- I really need an edit button here...that should be "We've HAD". (nt) - Beth in Central TX 8:39 Aug 23 (0)
Well, the phonetic spelling at that age is completely normal (m) - Yvette 7:42 Aug 23 (0)

Is there ANY place to find Writer's Jungle cheaper? I'm at the end of my homeschool spending, and yet this looks like such a great resource!!!nm - KLynnTX 7:24 Aug 23 (1)

It occasionally comes up on eBay. There might be one there now, I saw a listing not that long ago. nt - Michelle T 10:22 Aug 23 (0)

Speaking of Galore Park, has anyone ordered "Kings and Things?" I'm thinking of purchasing it... - karenciavo 7:22 Aug 23 (13)

I plan to along with Our Island Story. nm - Jenny in Atl 8:03 Aug 23 (0)
bookdepository.co.uk has free shipping - I don't know if they have this book though (nt) - Laura in China 7:42 Aug 23 (11)
- They do have it. And Book Depository is AWESOME!!!... - Susan in SoCal 8:08 Aug 23 (10)
  - Question about ordering from UK - Janis in DE 9:12 Aug 23 (1)
    - Yes. My order today was 18.93 GBP = $37.69. nt - karenciavo 9:20 Aug 23 (0)
  - Thanks. I ordered it along with another book that looks like fun, "Britannia: 100 Great Stories from British History." From Galore Park I ordered... - karenciavo 8:19 Aug 23 (5)
    - Is that Britannia by McCaughrean? Highly recommended for ages 5 to 10 or so (nt) - Laura in China 9:10 Aug 23 (4)
      - We're using it too :) nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:46 Aug 23 (0)
      - Yes, I will use it with my 5 yo. nt - karenciavo 9:15 Aug 23 (2)
        
        Both my boys love it (nt) - Laura in China 9:26 Aug 23 (1)
        
        Oh good to hear. It was an impulse buy (those don't always turn out well:-S) nt - karenciavo 9:38 Aug 23 (0)
  - Hellooo Susan, what did you get, if I may ask?,,, - Lyn NoCA 8:17 Aug 23 (1)
    - Re: Hellooo Susan, what did you get, if I may ask?,,, - Susan in SoCal 10:47 Aug 23 (0)

Laurie in VA...Please email me regarding USV in Hampton Roads (see inside) - PameLA in VA 7:17 Aug 23 (5)

Headed out the door to Moore Expressions (1st visit!) - will email once I am home this afternoon! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 7:29 Aug 23 (2)
- Have fun! I love browsing around there -- I live 10 min from there NT - Dawn K 8:04 Aug 23 (1)
  - Hmmmm.... - April in VA 18:59 Aug 23 (0)
I'd love to know as well, please! - Dawn K 7:24 Aug 23 (1)
- Dawn - you can email me at (m) - Laurie in VA 12:49 Aug 23 (0)

Wanting to enjoy homeschooling more... - stephanie 6:59 Aug 23 (17)

Great thread.... some of it is relative...(m) - Another Lynn 15:54 Aug 23 (0)
It's not the method (m) - angela in ohio 14:21 Aug 23 (1)
- Great advice - (m) - Yvette 17:34 Aug 23 (0)
Steph, how much would improve if you could make *1* think more joyful... - OhElizabeth 11:23 Aug 23 (0)
Just my thoughts... - Anita in Ohio 10:04 Aug 23 (2)
- We, too, love CM, but like to use it with WTM as our lead. - Stacie in UT 19:05 Aug 23 (0)
- Anita, all your info. is great. I'm schooling now so I'm going to post later. Please keep checking for my post later. Thanks!nt - steph 11:10 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Wanting to enjoy homeschooling more... - Karen in CO 9:15 Aug 23 (2)
- Karen in CO... - steph 10:09 Aug 23 (1)
  - Re: Karen in CO... - Karen in CO 11:49 Aug 23 (0)
I've been in that situation -- mine are 7th, 5th, 1st, and toddler this year. (m) - Shelly in MD 7:33 Aug 23 (4)
- Just wanted to second the Teaching The Trivium book. Also... - Janee'TX 16:05 Aug 23 (0)
- Enjoyed your post, Shelly. Mine are the same age, but add a 3rd grade ds to the mix! (nt) - Julie in GA 7:46 Aug 23 (0)
- Thankyou! nt - stephanie 7:42 Aug 23 (0)
- Just remembered, after seeing the Harp and Laurel thread below, another book that I enjoyed (m) - Shelly in MD 7:38 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Wanting to enjoy homeschooling more... - Trivium Academy 7:09 Aug 23 (1)
- Trivium Academy-you've got mail! nt - stephanie 7:40 Aug 23 (0)

Has anyone used Time Travelers History series? - Irene 6:53 Aug 23 (8)

I have the new Revolutionary War TT - Nicole M 8:50 Aug 23 (3)
- Very true... No need to print it all out in advance... - Tina in WA 10:18 Aug 23 (2)
  - That's the thing. I wanted to hit print and have the whole thing in front of my so I can decide which pages I need, and I can't do it. :( - OhElizabeth 11:43 Aug 23 (1)
    - This would be my 1 complaint with the program.... - Tina in WA 18:49 Aug 23 (0)
They are WONDERFUL! - Tina in WA 8:24 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Has anyone used Time Travelers History series? - Jan 7:44 Aug 23 (0)
Well I'm sure it will be good, once I get over the hump of getting it PRINTED OUT. Bleh. :( - OhElizabeth 6:58 Aug 23 (1)
- Re: Well I'm sure it will be good, once I get over the hump of getting it PRINTED OUT. Bleh. :( - Irene 7:16 Aug 23 (0)

Before I press the button, has anyone used Heart of Dakota's curriculum before? They have a new one out called Bigger Hearts for His Glory for 7-9 yo..sm - Rachel from Singapore 6:35 Aug 23 (10)

Re: Before I press the button, has anyone used Heart of Dakota's curriculum before? They have a new one out called Bigger Hearts for His Glory for 7-9 yo..sm - happymomto3 18:55 Aug 23 (1)
- It's so good to hear from you, happymomto3..sm - Rachel from Singapore 20:20 Aug 23 (0)
Received this yesterday..and I like it very much...m - Lyn NoCA 8:06 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks for writing, Lyn.. sm - Rachel from Singapore 20:30 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Before I press the button, has anyone used Heart of Dakota's curriculum before? They have a new one out called Bigger Hearts for His Glory for 7-9 yo..sm - Rebecca in VA 7:58 Aug 23 (1)
- Rebecca, could you please give an example of what kind of projects are in the "projects to take home" book? nt - Rachel from Singapore 20:35 Aug 23 (0)
I've used Drawn Into the Heart of Reading only. It was super for us and I love that program!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:49 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks, Dayle, I have noticed how much you enjoyed this program in past posts..nt - Rachel from Singapore 20:32 Aug 23 (0)
I haven't used their materials, but others on the boards have used their Drawn into the Heart of Reading...sm - Zee 6:43 Aug 23 (1)
- Thanks, Zee, I have decided to get this..nt - Rachel from Singapore 20:33 Aug 23 (0)

Harp and Laurel Wreath - momee 6:09 Aug 23 (4)

LOVE IT!!!! we use it for copy work, dictation, memorization..great selection of materials - lyn 11:37 Aug 23 (0)
Love it -- great selection of poetry -- don't know of an online sample, though. nm - Shelly in MD 8:06 Aug 23 (0)
very pleased, my DS uses it all the time for his theater work > - BMC 7:14 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Harp and Laurel Wreath - Judy 6:58 Aug 23 (0)

Lial's BCM - Grace 6:02 Aug 23 (14)

We are using this after Abeka 5.... - Shelly in IL 8:09 Aug 23 (0)
I have the (m) - MoniMoni 7:26 Aug 23 (0)
This won't help with the BCM, but if you are using higher levels, here are some online - momof10 7:00 Aug 23 (2)
- An online help for BCM and other texts... - momof10 7:10 Aug 23 (1)
  - Neat! Thanks for the link! -nt - Kathie in VA 7:24 Aug 23 (0)
This my plan, also. We are using A Beka 5 now. I bought sm - Zee 6:52 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Lial's BCM - hpymomof3 6:49 Aug 23 (0)
I am using it this year with my 6th grader - Gamom3 6:33 Aug 23 (4)
- Sometimes you can find the - momof10 6:55 Aug 23 (3)
  - meant to add - - momof10 6:56 Aug 23 (2)
    - What are you using for your 8th grader???..nt - Gamom3 11:14 Aug 23 (1)
      - BJU pre-algebra. She did the BJU 7th math last year - momof10 11:54 Aug 23 (0)
Re: Lial's BCM - Mad Jenny Flint 6:28 Aug 23 (0)
I can't answer all of the qustions, - momof10 6:25 Aug 23 (0)

Please tell me where might I hear SOTW audio samples? nt - angela&4boys 5:45 Aug 23 (0)

Please tell me where might I hear SOTW audio samples? nt - angela&4boys 5:45 Aug 23 (1)

Re: Please tell me where might I hear SOTW audio samples? nt - Gamom3 6:42 Aug 23 (0)

I did not realize I had purchased the TOG Writing Aids - Fay up North 5:36 Aug 23 (1)

Why don't you just download all the online documents? If you were definately going to use it I'd say buy it, but since you aren't I wouldn't. I wonder if the upgrade ever expires? nt - karenciavo 7:11 Aug 23 (0)

Looking for art advice.. - Corb 5:34 Aug 23 (4)

Child-sized Masterpieces is an option... - Tami 6:37 Aug 23 (0)
Dover has art postcards (www.doverpublications.com), Ambleside has a schedule for this and so does Harmony Fine Arts. - Trivium Academy 5:42 Aug 23 (0)
Discovering Great Artists might fit the bill :) nt - Faith up North 5:41 Aug 23 (1)
- Ditto to Discovering Great Artists for project ideas. nt - Faith 8:52 Aug 23 (0)

Do you want to see my daughter's first notebook page... - Tami 5:30 Aug 23 (18)

Tami, tell Miss M that I loved her first notebooking pages. Great job and would love to see more in the future :-) nt - StacyTea 12:32 Aug 23 (0)
Tami - this is what I fell asleep thinking about last night. - earlybird mom 9:36 Aug 23 (0)
Thanks for sharing (m) - Maverick 8:58 Aug 23 (6)
- HI Maverik! **wave, wave, wave** - Tina in WA 10:26 Aug 23

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