K-8 Curriculum Board

hsm - classical composition? tell me what you think, likes; dislikes etc. I have seen the samples, I'd like reflections by users, please?nt 9:19 Aug 27 (1)

ooops! reverse that .please? - hsm 9:20 Aug 27 (0)

I have a 2.5 yo dd who wants to learn to read "like my big sisters". Suggestions? She has learned consonant and vowel sounds from Leapfrog DVD's but wants a "book". TIA NT - Jennifer 9:06 Aug 27 (17)

Re: I have a 2.5 yo dd who wants to learn to read "like my big sisters". Suggestions? She has learned consonant and vowel sounds from Leapfrog DVD's but wants a "book". TIA NT - Jennay 15:35 Aug 27 (0)
You may want to check out the Accelerated Learner Board (link inside) - angela in ohio 10:57 Aug 27 (0)
I've used PP with two 3yos now... - abbeyej 9:29 Aug 27 (0)
I bought MCP Plaid Phonics K (1995 or 1998 versions) for my youngest - Debra in CO 9:18 Aug 27 (2)
- I have a copy I didn't use with my oldest! I'll think I'll pull it out and try it (M) - Jennifer 10:23 Aug 27 (1)
  - What I loved about this was it gave him that schoolbook look, as you said - Debra in CO 13:46 Aug 27 (0)
My oldest learned on 100EZ at 4yo. They claim it works with 3yo too. nt - Anna 9:17 Aug 27 (10)
- Btw, now that my girls are teens... - Anna 9:34 Aug 27 (8)
  - I think it really depends on the child. - Ria 10:05 Aug 27 (7)
    - Yes, but you allowed your ds 2 more yrs for play after learning to read 8-). Many feel the need to continue feeding academics and babyhood is then gone. nt - Anna 10:42 Aug 27 (6)
      - Mmm...I've got to respectfully disagree. (m) - Jill, OK in VA 12:32 Aug 27 (3)
        
        Thank you, Jill. You put this beautifully, and it's very much what we've experienced in our household. nt - abbeyej 15:27 Aug 27 (0)
        
        Sorry....this should've been under the original post! And Anna... - Jill, OK in VA 12:35 Aug 27 (1)
        
        Sure you can have both..... - Anna 15:04 Aug 27 (0)
      - Ahhh. I see what you are saying, and I agree. (m) - Ria 10:44 Aug 27 (1)
        
        Sometimes my teens will wistfully think back when life was all play 8-). They have many years ahead to spend in studies. nt - Anna 10:56 Aug 27 (0)
- I used it with several 3-yr old who flew through it! If a child is ready, this book is great. nt - Ria 9:25 Aug 27 (0)

Anyone here use a writing course from both home2teach and write@home that could compare them for me? (nt) - Margaret H 9:02 Aug 27 (1)

My oldest DD is taking classes with Home2Teach.... - AKmommy 17:08 Aug 27 (0)

Does anyone know when the SOTW vol. 4 audio cds will be available? nt - Tracy in Ky 8:51 Aug 27 (2)

Previous STOW CD's usually came out around January after SOTW release however.. - Monique in NJ 9:31 Aug 27 (1)
- Thank you nt - Tracy in Ky 12:06 Aug 27 (0)

Reading -- Out loud or silently??? - Heather 8:13 Aug 27 (9)

Once my boys are solid readers (age 7 so far), I don't have them read aloud to me regularly. I hear them read the Bible aloud, and pieces they're memorizing, and books to the younger boys. I consider that sufficient. (nt) - Colleen 14:10 Aug 27 (0)
Oh heavens, I couldn't keep up... - Cathy in CA--long on advice again. 9:47 Aug 27 (4)
- Even now at 6th & 7th each boy has a read aloud and a reader... - Lori D. 13:18 Aug 27 (1)
  - Oh, POPcorn reading--what a YUMMY idea! Do you use kettle corn? nt - Cathy in CA--in a mood to tease. 22:45 Aug 27 (0)
- Great advice. I love your posts, Cathy. Thanks for taking the time. nt - Jean 11:35 Aug 27 (1)
  - You're welcome! nt - Cathy in CA 22:45 Aug 27 (0)
I think it will vary with each child. - kbm 9:27 Aug 27 (0)
They are two different skills - KPzz 9:27 Aug 27 (0)
both, when they can... - abbeyej 9:22 Aug 27 (0)

a wonderful story book you can use in your music appreciation teachings... - dcd 2:17 Aug 27 (1)

Thanks:-) This sounds fantastic. - CEC 4:45 Aug 27 (0)

question regarding ds taking two years to complete a grade level - SueTx 1:46 Aug 27 (8)

Is your concern about physical or social/emotional maturity? - lovemykids 13:25 Aug 27 (0)
I agree with the other posters - Debra in CO 8:48 Aug 27 (1)
- ITA! My kids' abilities are all over the place... - PattyNJ 10:20 Aug 27 (0)
Re: question regarding ds taking two years to complete a grade level - dcd 2:31 Aug 27 (4)
- Definitely! - GVA 7:49 Aug 27 (0)
- I totally agree -- that's what I've always done: taught each ... - Brenda 2:47 Aug 27 (2)
  - what you said about grammar... - dcd 3:10 Aug 27 (1)
    - LOL -- yep! nt - Brenda 15:34 Aug 27 (0)

My Fathers World ?? - betsy 1:17 Aug 27 (2)

Re: My Fathers World ?? - Julie in MN 1:46 Aug 27 (1)
- There is also the yahoo group that you could join to ask questions... - Donna T. 10:45 Aug 27 (0)

Another piano question - especially for those who teach piano professionally (m) - Sandra in FL 1:15 Aug 27 (11)

Alfred does have a book that teaches by intervals - MIch elle 17:42 Aug 27 (0)
I understand your husband's qualms, I am on sabbatical from teaching the piano and have a piano performance degree (message is long) - Pat H 9:17 Aug 27 (7)
- Re:Pat have you ever used..... - cm 15:03 Aug 27 (2)
  - Here are my observations...... - Pat H 16:47 Aug 27 (1)
    - Re: Thank you for your insightful and educational reply--cm/ nt - cm 22:03 Aug 27 (0)
- We switched to Fabers n Fabers also -m - Kathie in VA 11:54 Aug 27 (0)
- Pat, thank you for taking the time to answer so thoughtfully and thoroughly (m) - Sandra in FL 11:46 Aug 27 (1)
  - Glad to be of assistance.... - Pat H 17:29 Aug 27 (0)
- I was led to Fabers as well... - Renai 11:24 Aug 27 (0)
Here's my experience... - Lisa 8:01 Aug 27 (1)
- Re: Here's my experience... - Candace 15:43 Aug 27 (0)

Timeline CD-Rom from geomatters/Liberty Wiggers - anyone used this? - mom2abcd 1:03 Aug 27 (0)

Timeline Q on spacing the years -m - Kathie in VA 0:17 Aug 27 (0)

Sequential Spelling questions - Kendall 22:54 Aug 26 (2)

I have both sets..... - Claire 2:13 Aug 27 (1)
- Re: I have both sets..... - Kendall 12:44 Aug 27 (0)

At what age do you begin Classical Writing? nt - Lisa in MO 22:25 Aug 26 (2)

2nd-3rd grade or higher.....do a search.... - Pensguys standing in for Lisa in GA 23:10 Aug 26 (1)
- I was not standing in for Lisa in GA....my auto-fill took over. nt - Pensguys 8:59 Aug 27 (0)

Has anyone mashed SOTW-4 with TruthQuest for Youngers? - Patty in WA 21:50 Aug 26 (5)

SOTW 3 is scheduled in TQ's AHYS1, so I'm assuming SOTW 4 is scheduled in AHYS2 and 3. nt - OhElizabeth 9:59 Aug 27 (1)
- Not yet...SOTW 4 came out very recently...nt - Patty in WA 21:16 Aug 27 (0)
Re: Has anyone mashed SOTW-4 with TruthQuest for Youngers? - Holly 9:48 Aug 27 (0)
Mashed? - gigi 4:50 Aug 27 (1)
- LOL! nt - Pensguys 9:18 Aug 27 (0)

Jenny, re: Geography lists...(m) - Regena in KY 20:53 Aug 26 (0)

Saxon Math 2 meeting strip...Can someone email this to me? Thanks! nt - Jean 20:46 Aug 26 (0)

A good resource for nature study/science - Old Mother West Wind 20:44 Aug 26 (2)

Thanks! P.S. We checked out a Thornton Burgess book and now I understand your "name" nt - Nanci in WA 23:43 Aug 26 (0)
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife does this, too. (nt) - Regena in KY 20:46 Aug 26 (0)

I know I need to ask more from my 11 yo DD but I am unsure where to start - Quiver0f10 20:18 Aug 26 (7)

You might want to get a copy of... - marnadoo 18:59 Aug 27 (0)
Jean...... - emmjb 9:35 Aug 27 (0)
Jean... - Ria 20:24 Aug 26 (4)
- Thanks Ria...(more) - Quiver0f10 21:05 Aug 26 (3)
  - I'd do what Heather suggested. - Ria 7:26 Aug 27 (1)
    - Thanks Ria and Heather, I appreciate the help! nt - Quiver0f10 9:20 Aug 27 (0)
  - I'm not Ria but... - Heather in VA 22:05 Aug 26 (0)

Latin centered studies revisited more - KJB at Eielson AFB 20:15 Aug 26 (92)

It's a good thing I don't want to do this, because it certainly wouldn't simplify or streamline my teaching. On the contrary, it would be far too burdensome for me to even undertake. (nt) - Colleen 14:14 Aug 27 (6)
- It's *very* intriguing to me... but I don't know if it's because I'm twistedly drawn to the challenge or because I believe it's for the best, lol! (nt) - Jennifer in FL (formerly in TX) 15:36 Aug 27 (0)
- Maybe that's what intrigues me about Latin-centered--it's challenging and it's not what the PS is doing. m - Lisa B 15:05 Aug 27 (1)
  - a practical note too - a latin background will do wonders for SAT verbal scores! - Anne Marie 15:38 Aug 27 (0)
- Fair enough! Some of us may be apologists for this approach, but I trust we're not crusaders! :) (nt) - Mungo 14:35 Aug 27 (1)
  - or zealots :-) nt - karenciavo 16:12 Aug 27 (0)
- :-) I sat down and read CP a few weeks ago when i stumbled on it at the thrift store-- - Peek a Boo 14:31 Aug 27 (0)
Just like SWB says (not a direct quote but an idea) in the book - Julie in San Diego 12:07 Aug 27 (0)
I'm trying to figure out what "Latin-centered" really means... - Tami 11:07 Aug 27 (0)
Not a huge worry for us...(m) - Mungo 9:59 Aug 27 (59)
- what is CC? nt - Anne Marie 10:33 Aug 27 (4)
  - Me too. nt - Lisa B 12:04 Aug 27 (0)
  - I was wondering that too! nt - Julie in San Diego 11:52 Aug 27 (2)
    - I am guessing it is Classical Composition! NT - Tammy 11:56 Aug 27 (1)
      - Yup! Classical Composition. (nt) - Mungo 12:27 Aug 27 (0)
- My problem with Latin so young... - Tammy 10:29 Aug 27 (53)
  - Stephanie described it well...(m) - Mungo 12:57 Aug 27 (10)
    - Well...now you have to explain... - Tammy 13:38 Aug 27 (8)
      - Intellectual training leading to mental flexibility and precision. (m) - Mungo 14:45 Aug 27 (7)
        
        Ok...Mungo...thank you.... - Tammy 15:07 Aug 27 (6)
        
        You're very welcome! You do know about the LatinClassicalEd list, right? (link inside) - Mungo 15:12 Aug 27 (5)
        
        Ok...you talked me into joining.... - Tammy 15:20 Aug 27 (4)
        
        Ker-Plunk!!! Another mom converted by the zealous Latin crusaders!!!(nt) - Tami 16:31 Aug 27 (3)
        
        LOL nt - karenciavo 17:29 Aug 27 (0)
        
        LOL!!! Welcome to the team! nt - Pensguys 17:01 Aug 27 (1)
        
        Don't we get to "haze" her first or something? ;o) nt - abbeyej 19:39 Aug 27 (0)
    - Said oh so much better than I could have. :-) Which is why *you* wrote the book and I didn't, Mungo! nt - Jami in MO 13:01 Aug 27 (0)
  - I think the conclusion some of us have come to, and you may disagree, is that there is something unique about Latin itself which better forms the mind than other languages (English included). nt - Jami in MO 12:46 Aug 27 (2)
    - I think there are other types of education that do as good a job...(m) - Mungo 15:00 Aug 27 (1)
      - Right. And, as you mentioned above, Latin fulfills a formative, as well as a cultural and practical niche in education. nt - Jami in MO 15:13 Aug 27 (0)
  - The students learn English grammar through the Latin grammar not the other way around... - karenciavo 11:10 Aug 27 (15)
    - Re: The students learn English grammar through the Latin grammar not the other way around... - Stephanie in Texas 11:52 Aug 27 (14)
      - I never said it was too hard.... - Tammy 12:03 Aug 27 (13)
        
        Sorry for misunderstanding you on that point (m) - Stephanie in Texas 15:48 Aug 27 (9)
        
        Ok....my other question.... - Tammy 17:00 Aug 27 (8)
        
        Re: Ok....my other question.... - dcd 21:14 Aug 27 (1)
        
        I agree... - abbeyej 23:32 Aug 27 (0)
        
        Oh, I don't know... but since nobody else is answering, here's my stab at it... - Debra in CO 20:13 Aug 27 (2)
        
        I see now... - Tammy 20:39 Aug 27 (0)
        
        LOL - figured if I typed up an answer with a subject like that, someone else would post a reply before I finished! nt - Debra in CO 20:14 Aug 27 (0)
        
        Ah! Well, you've uncovered my secret (m) - Stephanie in Texas 19:59 Aug 27 (2)
        
        Wow.... - Tammy 20:34 Aug 27 (1)
        
        You're quite welcome (m) - Stephanie in Texas 22:37 Aug 27 (0)
        
        The argument Memoria Press makes is that it is better to learn english grammar outside of the english language - karenciavo 12:29 Aug 27 (1)
        
        That should be "OR" anything. nt - karenciavo 12:30 Aug 27 (0)
        
        Re: I never said it was too hard.... - Debra in CO 12:20 Aug 27 (0)
  - Also I want to make myself clear.... - Tammy 10:48 Aug 27 (0)
  - Not an answer but wanted to comment.....m - Pensguys 10:40 Aug 27 (4)
    - Well...are you learning Latin along with your kids.... - Tammy 10:47 Aug 27 (3)
      - Yes and no... - Pensguys 11:03 Aug 27 (2)
        
        I agree (m) - Stephanie in Texas 11:25 Aug 27 (1)
        
        My experience is Stephanie's... - Susan in SoCal 12:51 Aug 27 (0)
  - one point here (while latin not same as spoken lang, this still applies I think) being a languages teacher myself (in a former life) the brain is wired for language learning in the first 8-10 years of life - after that our capacity/ease for lang learning plummets - so I would prefer to take advantage of that capacity early on (nt) - Anne Marie 10:37 Aug 27 (16)
    - Actually, recent research shows just the opposite... - Renai 11:33 Aug 27 (6)
      - my bilingual nephew... - dcd 16:10 Aug 27 (0)
      - I tend to agree with Anne Marie. My 9 y/o has an incredible memory. There's no way I could remember what she does. She memorizes one page monologues in less that 30 min. I think she's more than ready for Latin. nt - Lisa B 11:55 Aug 27 (4)
        
        I started studying bi/multilingualism after I became bilingual at the age of 26... - Renai 12:30 Aug 27 (3)
        
        I would love to see this research (as above - lang teacher in a former life, so I am not up to date on everything :) one other thing though - would be curious if your research disagrees (m) - Anne Marie 15:53 Aug 27 (0)
        
        Where would you suggest one begin reading up on this new research? (m) - Renai 15:32 Aug 27 (1)
        
        Er, sorry! Not trying to impersonate you! I meant to put your name in the subject line! ::blush:: (nt) - Mungo 15:33 Aug 27 (0)
    - Yes! I have a harder time learning and pronouncing the Latin and Spanish than my 8yo does! It's humbling. : ) ...nt - Tami 10:59 Aug 27 (1)
      - DEFINITELY! Ds learned his vocab this week after listening twice....I STILL have to ask him what "intro" is! LOL nt - Pensguys 11:04 Aug 27 (0)
    - I realize that..... - Tammy 10:45 Aug 27 (6)
      - yes--somewhat way back they did teach Latin in HS... but way, way, way back (before the explosion of PS) Latin was taught at the grammar level...(more) - dcd 11:12 Aug 27 (4)
        
        Actually, there is a lady at my church (50ish) who is so thankful that she took it in junior high. NT - Julie in San Diego 12:00 Aug 27 (0)
        
        When exactly is way, way, way, back? NT - Tammy 11:36 Aug 27 (2)
        
        At least as far back as the 17th century. (m) - Mungo 12:36 Aug 27 (1)
        
        yes--that's what i meant by way, way way back... not during a time when even our great, great, great grandparents went to school... (nt) - dcd 15:58 Aug 27 (0)
      - I read an interesting tidbit in Joy Hakims's Making of the Thirteen Colonies today... - Tami 10:55 Aug 27 (0)
Do/have/will you all first complete phonics instruction, then proceed with Latin plans? and how does SWR fit in here (Pensguys) since that is lots of derivatives etc (atleast I think it is) This is fascinating discussion to me! nt - Anne Marie 1:42 Aug 27 (6)
- I'm not a SWR person, but yes, we start Latin after my kids can read well independently. nt - abbeyej 9:09 Aug 27 (3)
  - That's how we've done it, too. (nt) - Mungo 9:28 Aug 27 (2)
    - And that's the plan here. Solid reading, then adding Latin. nt - Jami in MO 10:19 Aug 27 (1)
      - Thats what we did too!nt - Mama Owl 18:36 Aug 27 (0)
- I am focusing on phonics first - Debra in CO 8:57 Aug 27 (1)
  - My older ds is technically way past phonics although we still do SWR..... - Pensguys 9:08 Aug 27 (0)
I have been reading CP and love the idea of becoming "experts" in a few things (Latin, Greek, etc) - Nanci in WA 23:36 Aug 26 (0)
Another comment.....I love grammar.....I have ALWAYS loved grammar..... - Pensguys 23:26 Aug 26 (5)
- no--one of my closest friends and i both love grammar... (more) - dcd 1:31 Aug 27 (4)
  - Good!!! I may not write correctly myself all the time but I think I should have been an editor! LOL nt - Pensguys 9:00 Aug 27 (3)
    - if you lived in Central Calif., we could be three peas in a pod! here is something my friend and i are putting together: - dcd 10:29 Aug 27 (2)
      - Sniff, sniff....I would LOVE to do this....but I'm in GA!!!! I wish we had some moms here to do this. nt - Pensguys 10:38 Aug 27 (1)
        
        oh! we have to find you a couple of peas to be in a pod with you... (more) - dcd 16:02 Aug 27 (0)
Re: Latin centered studies revisited more - Peela 22:45 Aug 26 (1)
- This is what we're doing. - CJ in WI 9:28 Aug 27 (0)
Thank you for bringing this up again (m) - Alex 22:38 Aug 26 (0)
The responses so far are great and I'll say, ditto, to them, but I did want to add one thing. m - Jami in MO 21:55 Aug 26 (0)
Re: Latin centered studies revisited more - Nicola 21:48 Aug 26 (0)
On the one hand, I think it's a good question, and on the other, it's not one I worry about at all... - abbeyej 21:36 Aug 26 (1)
- Yep, again, I agree with Abbeyej....I figure I'll at LEAST do better than the ps here. (m) - Pensguys 23:19 Aug 26 (0)
I'm making this move this year, but I have a lot of the same concerns. Here is where I think I am finding my balance: - Patty in WA 21:24 Aug 26 (0)
I don't know yet! m - Debra in CO 21:08 Aug 26 (0)

Powerglide......I need you opinions..........My dd (8th grade) would like to take French or Spanish - Amber 20:06 Aug 26 (6)

We have PG Spanish... - Anna 9:52 Aug 27 (2)
- I thought of this later on... - Anna 18:00 Aug 27 (0)
- Adult version, that is. nt - Anna 9:52 Aug 27 (0)
Try another program unless you got this one for free. nt. - Vanna 0:52 Aug 27 (0)
I would not recommend Powerglide. - Ria 20:30 Aug 26 (1)
- I agree. And we've used both the children's and adult courses. (nt) - Regena in KY 20:37 Aug 26 (0)

anyone out there use/like Kids Discover magazine? (nt) - 3Kiddeos 19:38 Aug 26 (5)

They're a great resource... (m) - juliew 11:50 Aug 27 (0)
My kids love it. In fact, my 8yo "hijacks" it as soon as it comes in the mail. nt - Tamy 0:10 Aug 27 (0)
My kids (8 and 11) love it. nt - Lucy 20:12 Aug 26 (0)
My kids have always enjoyed it---especially my oldest, who usually grabs it right away and starts reading it! nt - Michelle in MO 20:01 Aug 26 (0)
we won't renew - - it just does't grab my kids (only the 'mummy' issue did, lol) but they are only 5 and 7 nft - katilac 19:51 Aug 26 (0)

Pensguys ? (sm) - Des 19:10 Aug 26 (1)

I use it ALL! :) (m) - Pensguys 23:34 Aug 26 (0)

Where is the best place to buy SOTW on CD? - Pammy 19:01 Aug 26 (1)

Opentexture.com is one option, nt - Laurie 22:07 Aug 26 (0)

Saxon Math 2 or MCP Math? - Sandy of 3 18:45 Aug 26 (4)

We've used MCP for K-4 - SheilaZ 22:27 Aug 26 (0)
Re: Saxon Math 2 or MCP Math? - Lucy 19:12 Aug 26 (0)
Re: Saxon Math 2 or MCP Math? - 3Kiddeos 19:12 Aug 26 (0)
I know nothing about Saxon, but I've used MCP K and like it. If I wasn't using Rod & Staff for my core math, I'd use MCP. I have a 3rd grader. nt - StacyTea 19:10 Aug 26 (0)

Any Sonlight History users out there? - Sandy of 3 18:44 Aug 26 (7)

Yes, we love Sonlight and will soon be embarking upon our fourth Core...(m) - Colleen 13:49 Aug 27 (1)
- Well, since you asked.... - Yevrah 21:37 Aug 27 (0)
Piggyback : Great wedbsite for all levels of Sonlight History......... - Ellen 10:13 Aug 27 (0)
We'll be starting SL2 - Debra in CO 9:02 Aug 27 (0)
We are doing core 3+4 this year with 10yo dd and will be starting Monday... - Dana in OR 4:17 Aug 27 (0)
We are finishing up week 2 of SL Core 3+4. (m) - Yvette S. 20:14 Aug 26 (1)
- loved most of the readers/read-alouds for SL 3-4; didn't really follow their schedule... - Lori D. 1:25 Aug 27 (0)

Help..... Saxon 5/4 and MUS question. - Noel 18:38 Aug 26 (3)

I think your DD (sm) - Des 19:12 Aug 26 (1)
- Thank you. Just what I was hoping to hear. - Noel 23:06 Aug 26 (0)
I'm not sure what you mean by MUS 4th grade book - Sue in WA 18:50 Aug 26 (0)

HELP!! Music Appreciation class sos.... - Candace 18:16 Aug 26 (9)

Re: HELP!! Music Appreciation class sos.... - Candace 15:49 Aug 27 (0)
"Handel: Who Knew What He Liked." i posted this above, but thought i should post here, too... - dcd 10:34 Aug 27 (0)
This might help...link only inside... - Lisa in GA 8:56 Aug 27 (0)
How about the Classical Kids series of Beethoven's Wig followed by some games.(nt) - Tami 20:18 Aug 26 (1)
- ---should read "or Beethoven's Wig!"(nt) - Tami 20:30 Aug 26 (0)
You could always do a unit on the instruments of the orchestra (m) - Julia in WV 19:07 Aug 26 (3)
- Re: You could always do a unit on the instruments of the orchestra (m) - Candace 19:19 Aug 26 (2)
  - Our co-op did this, too - Julie in MN 2:00 Aug 27 (1)
    - Julie....about Peter & the Wolf.... - Pensguys 9:17 Aug 27 (0)

Ria... I know you're busy, but will you be posting your History schedule soon? - Monique in NJ 17:55 Aug 26 (2)

Answer... - Ria 18:27 Aug 26 (1)
- You've got mail! nt - Monique in NJ 20:36 Aug 26 (0)

Phonics ?: I am perplexed! I have SWR, Reading Reflex, Riggs, Phonics Pathways, and Abeka Handbook for Reading. - Pammy 17:48 Aug 26 (3)

Agreeing here. We used the Handbook with Spalding flashcards, and it worked great!(nt) - Tami 11:40 Aug 27 (0)
Both your favorite and your dd's favorite are my top picks. They're both great choices. (m) - StacyTea 19:17 Aug 26 (1)
- Yup. That's exactly what I did/do too, lol! nt - Peek a Boo 23:47 Aug 26 (0)

Before I try, has anyone coordinated Kingfisher History Encyl. with Tapesty of Grace (year 2 esp.)? - Pammy 17:45 Aug 26 (1)

Nevermind.. I figured it out. nt - Pammy 18:47 Aug 26 (0)

OhElizzzzaaaabbeeetttthhhh!!!! Question for you about my 1st grade BOY! m - Pensguys 16:17 Aug 26 (12)

This is one of the reasons (though there are others) I would *never* recommend this program to anyone. (nt) - Colleen 13:43 Aug 27 (1)
- But Colleen....I've got to disagree....my older ds.... - Penguys 16:02 Aug 27 (0)
Definitely in the same boat with my almost 6 yo ds . . . - Laurie 22:22 Aug 26 (0)
Re: OhElizzzzaaaabbeeetttthhhh!!!! Question for you about my 1st grade BOY! m - Candace 19:09 Aug 26 (0)
Here I am!!!!!! :) - OhElizabeth 17:00 Aug 26 (7)
- We did some of the large motor last year ..... - Pensguys 17:13 Aug 26 (6)
  - big paper and some thoughts... - TaraHen 23:06 Aug 26 (1)
    - Thanks, TaraHen....I'm still contemplating.... - Pensguys 9:24 Aug 27 (0)
  - Bend his arm? Splints? (m) - OhElizabeth 17:39 Aug 26 (3)
    - More comments..... - Pensguys 10:02 Aug 27 (1)
      - Ok, I'm not laughing any more... But is his arm bent or bending? (m) - OhElizabeth 10:26 Aug 27 (0)
    - I gotta run now, but wanted to tell you to stop laughing at me! LOL m - Pensguys 17:45 Aug 26 (0)

Any opinions on books by Caroline Snedeker? - MichelleM 16:15 Aug 26 (1)

We read Theras and His Town recently and ds really enjoyed it -- but it may be too "young" for yours... (m) - abbeyej 16:54 Aug 26 (0)

Handwriting programs? - Des 16:06 Aug 26 (2)

I just bought Penny Gardener's 'Italics, Beautiful Handwriting for Children' m - Peela 22:53 Aug 26 (0)
I've always heard that Handwriting Without Tears is great for poor handwriters. nt - StacyTea 19:13 Aug 26 (0)

form for animal observation? - Staceyin FL 15:51 Aug 26 (1)

If you have TWTM, you can print out the suggested animal observation questions as a worksheet. (nt) - Tami 20:21 Aug 26 (0)

Writing Programs? - Des 15:42 Aug 26 (3)

Have you looked at Wordsmith? (m) - DorothyA 9:26 Aug 27 (0)
Forgot to mention i'm also thinking of Writing Strands nt - Des 15:43 Aug 26 (1)
- We've always used Writing Strands, and while I don't love it, it's been a good fit for my son. (nt) - Regena in KY 20:07 Aug 26 (0)

trouble using Phonics Pathways - 3Kiddeos 15:26 Aug 26 (2)

It sounds like she maybe a visual learner m - Stacy in NJ 8:54 Aug 27 (0)
My dd learns best if you put it in a song (m) - Susan in MO 15:58 Aug 26 (0)

Another question...does anyone use Shurley Grammar? Compare to R & S please...nt - Babs 15:13 Aug 26 (2)

I agree with GVA but would like to add a few things (m) - mom2fourboys 22:20 Aug 26 (0)
They're VERY different... - GVA 20:55 Aug 26 (0)

Could anyone compare Phonics Zoo (Veritas Press) and SWR for me? nt - Babs 15:13 Aug 26 (7)

Re: Could anyone compare Phonics Zoo (Veritas Press) and SWR for me? nt - OhElizabeth 17:15 Aug 26 (6)
- SWR: This may have been discussed before but what if they already know how to read and you want to work on spelling... - Sue 20:50 Aug 26 (5)
  - WCSue....no it isn't too basic for your 8yo..... - Pensguys 10:16 Aug 27 (3)
    - And his spelling too. nt - Pensguys 10:17 Aug 27 (2)
      - Thanks Pensguys, I will have an opp to attend a SWR seminar in a few months.... - WC Sue 11:06 Aug 27 (1)
        
        Oh, YES! Many learn to do this without a seminar, but *I* and a visual learner...helped me IMMENSELY. nt - Pensguys 18:42 Aug 27 (0)
  - I am changing to West Coast Sue since there are several Sues around! nm - West coast Sue 20:54 Aug 26 (0)

Any recommendations on software that drills kids on multiplications facts? Would like it to have timed drills. nt - at home in texas 14:14 Aug 26 (2)

We like Quarter Mile Math. nt - Heather in VA 14:38 Aug 26 (1)
- Ditto :-) nt - Peek a Boo 23:50 Aug 26 (0)

Learning to Read and Autism? - Billie 14:09 Aug 26 (2)

Hooked on Phonics! more - Laurie in SEA 19:04 Aug 26 (0)
I have an autisitc dd... - Holly IN 14:52 Aug 26 (0)

Math question for K-4.5 - Heather 14:00 Aug 26 (2)

Re: Math question for K-4.5 - Chris in VA 14:57 Aug 26 (1)
- I'd say "ditto" to Chris's response. Sometimes little minds need time to develop. nt - Vanna 0:57 Aug 27 (0)

For those who have dc in Logic/Rhetoric stage- - What do you wish you would have done differently in late elementary years? more - RT 13:51 Aug 26 (7)

I would have relaxed a bit earlier... - Jen 15:06 Aug 26 (1)
- Definitely keeping on with the read- alouds. more - RT 20:17 Aug 26 (0)
A suggestion.... - Ria 13:59 Aug 26 (4)
- TYVM!!!! nt - RT 20:15 Aug 26 (0)
- Oh excellent idea Ria - I already have Writer's Express so that will be perfect!!!nt - Heather in VA 16:06 Aug 26 (2)
  - Is this the Great Source grade 3 Writer's Express, or something different? TIA nt - Lori D. 1:32 Aug 27 (1)
    - Not sure....here's a link - Ria 7:31 Aug 27 (0)

Any suggestions for a music appreciation study for kindergarten age? nt - MomTo2 13:42 Aug 26 (10)

We are using the Classical Kids cds in the car for our 5 yo. nt - KarenNC 9:52 Aug 27 (0)
Melody Lane by Calvert. nt - Cindyg 22:38 Aug 26 (0)
Melody Lane . . . - Laurie 22:28 Aug 26 (0)
Check out Pfeiffer House Music ... - Kathy in Boise 16:36 Aug 26 (5)
- Kathy or anyone - do the lessons need to be done in the order they are listed (m) - Rebecca S 8:34 Aug 27 (1)
  - Doesn't look necessary to do the lessons in order . nt - Kathy in Boise 11:23 Aug 27 (0)
- I second this .. we have really enjoyed it. nt - Ellen 23:47 Aug 26 (0)
- Can you tell me more about this? - Debra in CO 19:48 Aug 26 (1)
  - More info on K & 1st Grade - Kathy in Boise 21:39 Aug 26 (0)
For that age, here's what I'd do: - Old Mother West Wind 15:21 Aug 26 (0)

teaching 7th and 8th graders how to study the Bible... any recommedations? - 6 meadows 13:18 Aug 26 (10)

You can also use the In & Out studies from Kay Arthur - Elaine in PA 23:21 Aug 26 (0)
How To Study The Bible For Yourself - by Tim LaHaye - Jeanne in CA 18:43 Aug 26 (0)
"Living By the Book" by Howard and William Hendricks. Kay Arthur's "Discover for Yourself" series might be too "young" for them, but still worth a look. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 15:56 Aug 26 (3)
- i was thinking the same thing about the Kay Arthur series, I will look at the other mentioned. thank you . nt - 6 meadows 17:07 Aug 26 (2)
  - Kay Arthur has a few inductive studies for teens (more). - Patti in VA 20:05 Aug 26 (1)
    - Oops, the link didn't work - Patti in VA 20:06 Aug 26 (0)
Major help for you . . . - strider 15:56 Aug 26 (1)
- oooo I can't wait to get some mail! thanks nt - 6 meadows 17:47 Aug 26 (0)
Re: teaching 7th and 8th graders how to study the Bible... any recommedations? - Heather 14:06 Aug 26 (1)
- thank you.. - 6 meadows 15:56 Aug 26 (0)

Where could I print out a book report sheet for an 8 yo? Thanks. nt - farmgirl 13:08 Aug 26 (5)

Tanglewood has one on their 5th grade lesson plan page. nt - Donna A. 1:16 Aug 27 (0)
Hewitt Homeschooling has "My First Report" books... - Ellen 16:35 Aug 26 (0)
Try Highland Heritage (link inside) - StacyTea 14:44 Aug 26 (0)
Love to Learn has many by grade level- link inside nt - RT 13:17 Aug 26 (1)
- Thanks so much! What about a report form for animals? nt - farmgirl 13:35 Aug 26 (0)

Please share with me programs or ideas for teaching american sign language to eager 4 & 6 yos nt... - Katrina in VT 13:08 Aug 26 (6)

"We Sign" video series. nt - Donna A. 1:16 Aug 27 (0)
My children (5&3yo) have enjoyed the Signing Time videos... - ellen 15:47 Aug 26 (3)
- I have resisted getting these, but my library has them now - Debra in CO 9:13 Aug 27 (0)
- Trying to post the link again... - ellen 15:48 Aug 26 (1)
  - www.mom4life.com - this site has the Signing Time videos at the cheapest set price I've seen...nt - Tabitha 18:13 Aug 26 (0)
My little ones liked Signs for His Glory from Timberdoodle. nt - Wendy 14:04 Aug 26 (0)

How do you handle written narrations for long books.. - Heather in VA 13:06 Aug 26 (1)

I just had my son write on a "part" of what he read. . . . - LH 20:31 Aug 26 (0)

I am very sorry to ask another SWR question!... - M& M in NH 12:51 Aug 26 (1)

I'm using it w/ my 5yo boy! - lea 14:45 Aug 26 (0)

First Fifty Stories or Aesop for Children? (more) - Heather in VA 12:17 Aug 26 (4)

Do you mean Fifty Famous Stories? (I use both, that and Aesop!) nt - Old Mother West Wind 15:22 Aug 26 (2)
- My kids love Fifty Famous Stories!! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:20 Aug 26 (0)
- Ugh - yes that's what I meant. Sorry and thanks for the input!! nt - Heather in VA 15:48 Aug 26 (0)
I have my 5th & 3rd graders read Aesop for Children aloud to my 1st grader! - lea 14:50 Aug 26 (0)

CW users, I have the workbook and no TM, (bought the old version weeks before wb's came out!) How do you schedule the workbook!(m) - CarrieB in NC 12:07 Aug 26 (4)

Thanks, I was hoping to pull everything together with the core book, so it wasn't a wasted purchase. Oh, well--cha ching! nt - CarrieB in NC 16:26 Aug 26 (1)
- The Core book isn't a wasted purchase. - Carolyn in MN 17:44 Aug 26 (0)
Carrie, I would highly recommend getting the Instructor's Guide. Reason inside. - Sumi 14:28 Aug 26 (1)
- I agree. nt - Pensguys 16:05 Aug 26 (0)

OK, I'm not waiting for the boys to be ready... I want to learn Latin for MYSELF!! What would ya'll suggest? - Donna T. 12:03 Aug 26 (12)

Just how much Latin do you want to learn? - Désirée 7:29 Aug 27 (0)
Latin For Children followed by Henle.(nt) - Tami 20:14 Aug 26 (0)
Latin for Children. nt - Needleroozer 13:36 Aug 26 (0)
Henle. nt - Laura in CT 12:37 Aug 26 (0)
Latin for Children or Henle nt - Michele in MN 12:33 Aug 26 (0)
Re: OK, I'm not waiting for the boys to be ready... I want to learn Latin for MYSELF!! What would ya'll suggest? - Julie in Austin 12:24 Aug 26 (6)
- I'm intimidated by Henle!! I think I'll order Latina Christiana I. Is this all I need??? - Donna T. 14:03 Aug 26 (4)
  - You need flashcards. - Carolyn in MN 18:40 Aug 26 (0)
  - Oh, and the trouble

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