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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 2:11 Sep 08 (0)
  • Ideas please for SOTW I - I would like to integrate more biblical history (m) - Kathy in Texas 1:48 Sep 8 (1)
  • Just curious, is anyone here still using TOG, I've seen a few posts lately of people "jumping ship" - Chris in Ca 0:21 Sep 8 (7)
  • Anyone have the link to Character Quality Language Arts curriculum? I can't find it. nt - Katia 0:16 Sep 8 (1)
  • Which one of you told me about using _Favorite Poems Old and New_ along with _Poetry for Young People_ and Tanglewood guidelines. Please help!! :) nt - anj 0:01 Sep 8 (0)
  • Heather in Va - Lisa K 23:54 Sep 7 (1)
  • Tapestry of Grace - Is it worth getting if you don't need the writing... - Cindy 23:45 Sep 7 (1)
  • Complete sentences - Jennifer in TX 23:09 Sep 7 (2)
  • question about Sonlight Science....m - Peela 22:41 Sep 7 (0)
  • I need copywork to go with the first few lesson of Writeshop. - Mama Owl 22:28 Sep 7 (0)
  • Rosetta Stone - Kimm in WA 21:19 Sep 7 (2)
  • Food ideas for a Roman Toga Party? - Ree 21:01 Sep 7 (2)
  • The reprinted Elson Readers - a good word - Janice in NJ 20:30 Sep 7 (3)
  • Educational spinach vs ice cream...(requiring McGuffey's readers) - AnnieN 20:02 Sep 7 (4)
  • The Dark Frigate by Charles B. Hawes!!!! Yikes. I can't even make sense of it. Can someone recommend something to help? nt - Whitney 19:21 Sep 7 (2)
  • Has anyone used ETC and Spelling Workout at the same time? - Yevrah 18:06 Sep 7 (5)
  • Did anyone else see this?!! - Annie in OR 17:47 Sep 7 (1)
  • Anyone have instructions on how to "mummify" an apple...I really don't want to do the chicken...(more)... - Robin in DFW 17:21 Sep 7 (5)
  • Math U See Primer? - Lisa K 17:16 Sep 7 (1)
  • Does anyone know of an introductory course for a fourth grader who has interest in this area? - Elizabeth 17:16 Sep 7 (3)
  • Comparison of Kingfisher/Usborne Science Enclopediae - Allison 17:07 Sep 7 (2)
  • Questions concerning my 5th grade curriculum choices... - Vikki in VA 16:56 Sep 7 (3)
  • My plans have changed for this year (m) - Ria 16:45 Sep 7 (12)
  • HOw necessary or helpful is the TM for Spelling workout in the higher levels (say E F G)? Thanks nt - Jacqui in mo 16:43 Sep 7 (5)
  • Are any of you RightStart users supplementing w/ ANYTHING? Just curious! (nt) - Christy 15:50 Sep 7 (7)
  • Does anyone know when Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra will be ready to go? - Deb in PA 15:43 Sep 7 (6)
  • Has anyone used RH How Nature Works by Steve Parker? For 5th grade... - Samantha 15:40 Sep 7 (0)
  • When using 2 math programs simultaneously, 2 that are VERY different in presentation (say Saxon & Singapore or RightStart)..... - Virginia Heather 15:35 Sep 7 (2)
  • Does anyone know the beginning music from the Calvert CD...more - Sumi 15:15 Sep 7 (0)
  • CHARLIE: A question about the activity guide (m) - Kimm in WA 14:53 Sep 7 (0)
  • Ria - about American history (m) - Gita 14:28 Sep 7 (2)
  • Homeschool newsletter - Jill 14:15 Sep 7 (0)
  • Is it a good idea to use poetry as copywork? - Heather in VA 14:09 Sep 7 (5)
  • Latin questions... :o) - j.griff 13:56 Sep 7 (3)
  • Can anyone tell me.... - slbooks 13:51 Sep 7 (8)
  • A new homeschool mom friend needs your help. Can you suggest a math program that is similar to Trailblazer Math? (m) - Vanna 13:48 Sep 7 (7)
  • 6th grade language arts suggestions for dd...(m) - LCGal 13:39 Sep 7 (3)
  • Where can you get classical literature study guides for books like illiad and such?nt - Whitney 13:37 Sep 7 (2)
  • Anyone familiar with "The Gift Of Reading" by Trudy Palmer.. - angela&boys 13:24 Sep 7 (1)
  • Science - what have you used/are you using for 4th grade Science? help please! - hmschoolmom in VA 13:19 Sep 7 (7)
  • Is an unabridged Robin Hood appropriate listening for a first grader? Or, any others like it? - Donna T. 12:57 Sep 7 (3)
  • Switching from ABeka to Rod and Staff?? again... - SandraDumas 12:53 Sep 7 (1)
  • Paper Mache Question - Angel 12:49 Sep 7 (2)
  • Abeka science for grade 5..Can anyone please tell me about it? (m) - Kim 12:05 Sep 7 (2)
  • Which place would get a book to me faster....RR or Sonlight? I'm in GA. nt - Pensguys 11:53 Sep 7 (7)
  • Henle: Cheapest place to buy text, grammar AND answer key? - Kimm in WA 11:51 Sep 7 (3)
  • Does anyone know of a good children's version of Dante's works? nt - Susan in SoCal 11:49 Sep 7 (2)
  • Ideas for memorizing Bible verses? - lamb 11:38 Sep 7 (10)
  • Question about choosing a handwriting style (for a Kindergartener)... - Jennifer in FL 11:16 Sep 7 (1)
  • Casting out nines is soo cool (R&S math 6) - MIch elle 11:14 Sep 7 (2)
  • The Story of the World, Vol. 4 Activity Book out yet? - Elwood D 11:00 Sep 7 (3)
  • Can I just say I LOVE LOVE LOVE BJU Math!! (more) - Heather in VA 11:00 Sep 7 (10)
  • drawing w/ Children lesson plans - clara in miami 10:56 Sep 7 (2)
  • Ack! Need spelling review ideas for 7yo ds...sm - Lyanne 10:53 Sep 7 (1)
  • Black Ships Before Troy readaloud for 6yo....Advice please!... - LNC 10:50 Sep 7 (5)
  • Those of you who follow the WTM reading list for grade 8 - Jane in NC 10:46 Sep 7 (0)
  • I think I'm hating "Drawing with Children". . .m - Pam in MA 10:42 Sep 7 (9)
  • maths - holly 10:12 Sep 7 (2)
  • leaving for Hawaii in a week - Jill 9:24 Sep 7 (3)
  • Has anyone found a block schedule that actually works? - Mama Owl 8:58 Sep 7 (14)
  • Frogpond1 ....can you show me the link for - Jill 8:56 Sep 7 (2)
  • Math Drill for 2nd Grade - TESEmom 8:15 Sep 7 (3)
  • Horrible History books (Terry Deary) - AnnieN 7:53 Sep 7 (5)
  • I GIVE UP!!!! Get Me Out Of Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... - Gloria 7:45 Sep 7 (10)
  • How do you guys do your literature/reading? Aloud to dc, dc reading alone, study guides only... - Bonita in IN 7:17 Sep 7 (3)
  • Interesting government lesson for "Constitution Day" - Jane in NC 7:13 Sep 7 (0)
  • Spelling/Grammar Curriculum for a 10 year old - fifth grade - Dorothy 6:08 Sep 7 (5)
  • Need Help with lesson plans for SOTW 1 for 1st grader - Kim 2:59 Sep 7 (4)
  • PreK/Kinder curriculum - Lisa K 1:02 Sep 7 (4)
  • Praise for Vocabulary Vine & unmatched service from Paula! - Julie in MN 0:29 Sep 7 (1)
  • About FLL Audio Companion - Yvette S. 0:23 Sep 7 (7)
  • Ellie (or anyone)--Where can I find His California Story by Lesha Myers? nt - Jade 23:46 Sep 6 (3)
  • Latin translation question..PLEASE HELP! - Leanne R 23:42 Sep 6 (0)
  • Oxford Latin / Henle question - can anyone compare them? Thank you. ny - ELaurie (formerly Laurie) 23:16 Sep 6 (2)
  • I can't do it - I'm officially a SWR dropout... - Heather in VA 23:06 Sep 6 (27)
  • lesson plans - Karen Burrell 23:02 Sep 6 (3)
  • SWR vs. WRTR - Can someone help???? PLEASE? - 2lilreds in NC 22:45 Sep 6 (5)
  • What is the website for LfC? TIA nt - ELaurie (formerly Laurie) 22:27 Sep 6 (1)
  • Did anyone find that the beginning of FLL was too repetitive? - Heather in VA 22:13 Sep 6 (13)
  • Is there an online Scrabble game or a free game to download? nt - jac 21:32 Sep 6 (2)
  • Anyone using How Great Thou art? options please nt - Jennifer in IL 21:24 Sep 6 (1)
  • 5th grader burst into tears today over Rolf and the Viking Bow...(m) - Andee 21:22 Sep 6 (8)
  • Odyssey series - Jen in MD 21:14 Sep 6 (4)
  • Rome videos? - Jen in MD 21:10 Sep 6 (12)
  • Latin for the primary grades? (We have Prima Latina, but I'm concerned about proper pronunciation.) nt - angela&boys 20:37 Sep 6 (5)
  • Question about using Singapore Math as a complete program. - kbm 20:13 Sep 6 (6)
  • sequential spelling ???? - Jill 19:52 Sep 6 (6)
  • St. Augustine report for a 6th grader.... - Rachel in OK 19:15 Sep 6 (0)
  • Questions for Mosdos Press Lit users - MNGail 19:03 Sep 6 (0)
  • Are there any known free, downloadable, questions-by-chapter study guides out there on the web for A Little Princess? or others? nt - Bonita in IN 18:45 Sep 6 (1)
  • ? about Shurley 5 and vocabulary words. - Kristine out of lurking 18:39 Sep 6 (3)
  • Schedules?? For those who do a different schedule (we're doing 2 days a week) (m) - Cindi in AZ 17:47 Sep 6 (10)
  • What to use for 3rd grade English? - Melinda 17:20 Sep 6 (3)
  • Oh, my. This is enlightening. I thought I had a bright idea to change to 2-3 days a week because it feels like I am pulling teeth but guess we will continue having it everyday. Thank you so much for these quick responses. nt - Lisa in MO 16:47 Sep 6 (7)
  • Geometry book - T Baer 16:47 Sep 6 (2)
  • woohoo!!! my SWR arrived today, wish me luck! nt - Anne Marie 16:34 Sep 6 (5)
  • Quick poll: How many days a week would you do math for a 2nd grader?? (fyi: We are using Singapore workbooks.) Thanks! nt - Lisa in MO 16:19 Sep 6 (35)
  • Abeka Math... DVD...(3rd Grade)...wondered if anyone has tried this and would comment? Thanks! :^) nt - Cindi in AZ 16:15 Sep 6 (0)
  • outlining books out of print! - Kelly 15:34 Sep 6 (2)
  • Tempted to get the Alpha List but I already own ABCs and All Their Trick. Overkill?? -nt - Kathie in VA 15:18 Sep 6 (2)
  • What is Minimus? I have scrolled down a bit and seen lots of references to it but not clear on it's scope. Is this just Latin or a broader curriculum? (nt) - Donna T. 14:37 Sep 6 (10)
  • SOTW Activity Guide 4 Sample Lessons - CBryant in FL 14:07 Sep 6 (3)
  • math...again - Melissa 14:03 Sep 6 (2)
  • Need book rec. for 11year old boy interested in civil war.nt - AlisonP 13:18 Sep 6 (4)
  • Doing grammar with a poor writer....(m) - Betsy in IN 12:53 Sep 6 (2)
  • 7yo boy and handwriting....SERENITY NOW (m) - Betsy in IN 12:49 Sep 6 (7)
  • RightStart users -- where do you purchase your materials? - Gloredhel 12:26 Sep 6 (5)
  • I can't take it anymore! I feel like quitting! Need some support please... - Christy in CO 12:12 Sep 6 (16)