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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Aug 29 (0)
  • Thanks to everyone who replied to my post below, about classification. I'm making up a list! nt - Jill, OK 22:48 Aug 29 (0)
  • Is anybody using TWTM method, but using a different set of books for history and/or literature? nt - Luanne N. 22:13 Aug 29 (1)
  • Is anybody here using TWTM way, but with a different list of book for history and/or literature? nt - Luanne N. 22:06 Aug 29 (2)
  • BTT: Literature Study Guides??? - debbie 21:33 Aug 29 (0)
  • did we ever get a good list of WWI resources going? - Nicole M 21:17 Aug 29 (0)
  • OK, I've been finalizing my 7th grader's schedule, and it all looks so... well.... HARD!! Can you please take a look and let me know what you think? - Jackie in WY 20:51 Aug 29 (3)
  • About Ambleside Online...if you start out with several children of different ages... - Ellie 20:33 Aug 29 (2)
  • Does anyone assign their kids homework to be done in the evenings? nt - jac 20:21 Aug 29 (6)
  • Sonlight or Winterpromise? - Judy 20:12 Aug 29 (0)
  • Any opinions about the book Stormbreakers by Anthony Horowitz? (lm) - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 20:10 Aug 29 (1)
  • Have to decide by morning... to enroll in Life Science class or not. Any advice? - Robin in Tx 20:07 Aug 29 (9)
  • Should I try to correct this.... - Hot Lava Mama 19:53 Aug 29 (1)
  • Soooooooo ... momof7 ... Don't mean to put you on the spot, but (m) - Lisa in southern MD 19:46 Aug 29 (3)
  • Has anyone used the VP Comp. Guide for Misty of Chincoteague? (m) - Julie in GA 19:38 Aug 29 (1)
  • Is it necessary to do both ETC and SWO with a 6yo (1st gr.)...(m) - Sue G in PA 19:34 Aug 29 (10)
  • Do you find that tracing letters in handwriting books really helps your dc, or do they end up... (m) - Jessica from KS 19:16 Aug 29 (4)
  • If you are TOGging where do you buy your books??? - Heather in NC 19:16 Aug 29 (7)
  • AG grammar - Linda 19:14 Aug 29 (2)
  • Reading/Literature questions - CST in the USA 18:44 Aug 29 (13)
  • How long should we spend on the Civil War? - Amy in PA 18:43 Aug 29 (3)
  • Is there a particular age at which you stop counting "read alouds" as school? - Amy in PA 18:37 Aug 29 (16)
  • I need help with this memory thing. - Trivium Academy 18:20 Aug 29 (7)
  • So sorry to be asking this.... but, could someone help me choose a Latin program?? - Donna T. 18:12 Aug 29 (4)
  • at what age/grade do you start a writing program, and which one? TIA, nt - cin 15:37 Aug 29 (9)
  • Early bird mom, how do you use Writing w/o Fear? Is it just for parents?nt - stephanie 15:20 Aug 29 (2)
  • Am I doing enough for 1st grade now that I have dropped most of what I had planned? - Karen in CO 15:02 Aug 29 (11)
  • I may be jumping the gun a little on this - Jill 14:39 Aug 29 (2)
  • How important is it in OPGTR that they memorize consonant rhyme? My dd knows the sounds, but does not like the rhyme. nt - steph 14:19 Aug 29 (5)
  • Need Math Program Easy to Implement - CST in the USA 14:17 Aug 29 (7)
  • Scott Foresman Math - CST in the USA 14:07 Aug 29 (0)
  • Ray's Arithmetic - Heather in IA 14:03 Aug 29 (1)
  • Help me decide on a Science curriculum for my son - Gamom3 13:41 Aug 29 (4)
  • KJB...across the pond! ... Mad Scientist Club is a HIT! Thanks for the recommendation. nt - MIch elle 13:36 Aug 29 (0)
  • Sadiegirl...I found them.... - stephanie 13:27 Aug 29 (1)
  • Sadiegirl.... - stephanie 13:24 Aug 29 (0)
  • Has anyone used The Easy Spanish? - sandy redding 13:24 Aug 29 (1)
  • Asking here about calculus because I didn't get much response on the high school board. (m) - Lisa in southern MD 13:21 Aug 29 (15)
  • I am thinking about teaching handwriting with the ZB font cd, but not actually use their books... (m) - Jessica from KS 13:10 Aug 29 (8)
  • Gettin ready to order Apologia Gen Sci from Home Science Tools -m - Kathie in VA 13:09 Aug 29 (5)
  • Andrew Kern's Lost Tools of Writing from Circe : Hit or Miss? ...m - Magnolia 13:04 Aug 29 (4)
  • Looking for books, craft ideas, games...anything, really, to help cement the concept of scientific classification. Any suggestions? nt - Jill, OK 13:02 Aug 29 (8)
  • sonlight apologia science schedules- helpful or not? - mommy c 12:30 Aug 29 (5)
  • GVA, I posted a follow-up question to you below on the IEW vs. CW vs. Bravewriter thread. TIA! nt - FloridaLisa 12:21 Aug 29 (0)
  • I have to say I LOVE SWB's Writing Without Fear CD. And I finally have a sense of peace, calm and direction. :) - earlybird mom 12:02 Aug 29 (9)
  • Timeline question..re:using sotw cards & placement - Ericaand3kids 11:12 Aug 29 (2)
  • Have you guys seen this? online history source books -m - Kathie in VA 11:09 Aug 29 (1)
  • Memory Box: do you think...? - olga in Seattle 11:00 Aug 29 (0)
  • Spelling activity suggestions? - kw 10:52 Aug 29 (2)
  • Has anyone seen Scholastic's "Science World" magazine? - moooom 10:51 Aug 29 (0)
  • Memory Work Tickler File -- I think I've seen this posted here before.. (m) - Shelly in MD 10:35 Aug 29 (1)
  • Does anyone find R&S's history, science and spelling a bit confusing? - Gamom3 10:27 Aug 29 (4)
  • Hey, if anyone is interested CBD has Masterpiece Music for .10 cents! (more) - Mel 10:26 Aug 29 (0)
  • Saxon Math scheduling - olga in Seattle 9:45 Aug 29 (7)
  • Tami -- I love the music on your blog! What CD is it????........nt - Beth in sw WA 9:39 Aug 29 (1)
  • Seeking Lial's BCM experience... - Susan in SoCal 8:52 Aug 29 (5)
  • Anyone using Winter Promise I'm Ready to Learn for pre-k? ..more.. - RhondaM. 8:46 Aug 29 (4)
  • Abbeyej, or anyone who combines Horizons & Singapore, could you please describe your schedule for combining these two? (m) - Melora in NC 8:39 Aug 29 (14)
  • Help, still struggling to determine History course for 7th grader -m - Kathie in VA 8:24 Aug 29 (4)
  • Just reposting my SOTW 1 & 2 timeline helps in case anyone could use them. - Dawn K 8:21 Aug 29 (1)
  • We are loving Lial's BCM, but I have a question... - Shelly in IL 8:09 Aug 29 (6)
  • LindaOz...I answered your question below about our copywork, dictation, and narration.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:55 Aug 29 (1)
  • TOPS Science - is this curriculum worth the expense can I just supplement with Janice Van Cleave (sp?) which is free (library) nt thx - Alexandra 7:40 Aug 29 (3)
  • Stephanie and kids....Just checking about the bugs??? - sadiegirl 7:26 Aug 29 (0)
  • Does anyone here read Homeschool Enrichment magazine? Specifically wondering about the self-learning articles?... - Deece in MN 7:19 Aug 29 (0)
  • Those who have used the memory box system (or even better put it in a notebook), will you share your experience? - Trivium Academy 7:07 Aug 29 (10)
  • Sigh. My child cannot draw! Please HELP me! Atelier? Something else? (more) - Hoggirl 7:02 Aug 29 (27)
  • Middle Ages & Global Warming - Paul 6:49 Aug 29 (4)
  • Has anyone used Vocab from Classical Roots books 5&6? .....m - Chocolate Princess 6:40 Aug 29 (1)
  • Boy is this a stupid question - United Streaming - how long is the subscription for? nt TIA - BMC 6:39 Aug 29 (2)
  • Looking for the VA person who had more info on United Streaming - Dawn K 6:20 Aug 29 (2)
  • Classical Academic Press Latin and Prima Latina ?....m - 5knights3maidens 6:14 Aug 29 (1)
  • If anyone is blogging about their experience with Tapestry, could you link it here? I'd like to read about how you use it. nt - momee 6:12 Aug 29 (5)
  • Would you get the newer or older edition of BJU Science 6? Also any thoughts on BJU vs Abeka???..nt - Gamom3 5:18 Aug 29 (3)
  • It's been years and years ago - Shari 4:35 Aug 29 (1)
  • Favourite version /author of the 'King Arthur' legend?? (m) - Linda (Australia) 0:14 Aug 29 (7)
  • Language Arts question ... - Luanne N. 23:52 Aug 28 (3)
  • Ok... my mind is on information overload and I was wondering how many weeks/days do you plan for a school year? - Tina in WA 23:15 Aug 28 (19)
  • Chris in CA... How did the cd from TOG work out? I need an update... what happened?? sm - Lisawa 23:03 Aug 28 (4)
  • MIch elle could you take another R&S Math question - Chris in CA 21:59 Aug 28 (2)
  • Melissa B - about CPO science (m) - sstepp 21:55 Aug 28 (4)
  • Great Science Adventures- Space... any hints, suggestions, btdt advice, etc. to help me out??? I'm using it this year with my ds in 1st grade who's been interested in space since last year. Thanks... nt - Dianne-TX 21:37 Aug 28 (7)
  • Help needed for the creatively challanged flap/lapbooker... - LunaLee 21:22 Aug 28 (10)
  • AG grammar - Linda 21:18 Aug 28 (8)
  • WTM blog document - Rhonda in TX 20:49 Aug 28 (16)