K-8 Curriculum Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Dec 16 (0)

Does D'Nealian printing facilitate an easier transition to cursive handwriting? - ELaurie 23:55 Dec 16 (3)

It seems to work that way for my ds. He's 7 and we've had an easy transition to cursive. His handwriting is beautiful. nt - Rhiannon8404 1:37 Dec 17 (0)
Forgot nt above. However, I also consulted the Zaner-Bloser site, and their opinion is no. nt - ELaurie 0:12 Dec 17 (1)
- I don't know about D'Nealian, except that it is similar to Italics (m) - JC in ON 1:06 Dec 17 (0)

ELLIE, question about Stewart English for 7th.... - Mel in Tx 23:36 Dec 16 (0)

? about The Learnables Basic Structures reader - Kristine out of lurking 22:47 Dec 16 (1)

Basic Structure Reader for level 1 has 105 pages... - KarenC 1:32 Dec 17 (0)

Thinking ahead about next year - with a question about Latin. - ELaurie 22:15 Dec 16 (3)

Re: Thinking ahead about next year - with a question about Latin. - cathy beaver 23:53 Dec 16 (0)
When I did Prima Latina... - abbeyej 23:48 Dec 16 (0)
Just started PL with a 5 and 6 yo-mostly oral work and not alot of vocab/prayers to review each day-so probably 10 minutes daily. I won't go over 15-20 minutes daily, even when lessons are longer and they are do more written work. But we do Latin every day. NT - Jennifer 23:33 Dec 16 (0)

Can anyone recommend a nice rock/mineral kit? There are so many. . . nt - Pam in MA 22:09 Dec 16 (2)

Classical Home Education has there kit on special through Dec. 23 . . . - Brenda in FL 0:51 Dec 17 (0)
We are enjoying the Science in a Nutshell kit... - Jacklyn 22:45 Dec 16 (0)

Just finnished: The Phantom Tollbooth on cassette from the library--wow -m - Kathie in Va 22:02 Dec 16 (3)

I LOVE this book!! - 2lilreds in NC 23:28 Dec 16 (0)
It's one of my all time favorites. nt - Pam in MA 22:05 Dec 16 (0)
I read this as a child and enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading it again with my dc. nt - ELaurie 22:04 Dec 16 (0)

Help me with a writing program for my 7th gr. ds. - mom2three 21:10 Dec 16 (7)

Writing Assessment Services has been a great for my 7th grader... - Elaine in PA 23:26 Dec 16 (0)
If I may, I'd like to help you help him be successful with the ... - Brenda 22:00 Dec 16 (3)
- well...WriteShop was really taking too long.... - mom2three 0:21 Dec 17 (2)
  - Yes, it can be difficult to try to think of ... - Brenda 0:47 Dec 17 (1)
    - I liked the details... - mom2three 1:06 Dec 17 (0)
If you scroll down the board, there's a discussion about IEW (m) - LBC 21:52 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Help me with a writing program for my 7th gr. ds. ( long) - LauraC 21:33 Dec 16 (0)

Does anyone know how to incorporate diagraming into BJUP 7th grade Writing and Grammar? - Cindy 21:06 Dec 16 (2)

The TE has several pages in the back with sentences diagrammed from each chapter (m) - Veronica 1:35 Dec 17 (1)
- Here's the link for the diagramming instruction - Veronica 1:38 Dec 17 (0)

Anyone here using Spelling by Sound and Structure by Rod and Staff for 2nd or 3rd grade ? - Tracy 20:50 Dec 16 (0)

Lene, I just saw/read your post regarding Harvey's...Wow... - Wanda 20:42 Dec 16 (0)

I'm just catching up on some of the discussion about writing programs below. Sounds like I need to check out CW, IEW, Writing Strands . . .Any others (my dc are young, so I have a bit of time to figure it out). TIA ! nt - ELaurie 20:32 Dec 16 (5)

Let me rephrase that - In addition to CW, IEW and Writing Strands, are there other writing programs I should evaluate before deciding which one to use? nt - ELaurie 22:01 Dec 16 (0)
Let me rephrase that - In addition to CW, IEW and Writing Strands, are there other writing programs I should evaluate before deciding which one to use? nt - ELaurie 22:01 Dec 16 (3)
- AARGH! - Elaurie 22:02 Dec 16 (2)
  - CC www.ClassicalComposition.com - LH 0:06 Dec 17 (1)
    - Thanks. nt - ELaurie 0:27 Dec 17 (0)

just finished watching "The Odyssey".... - rebecca 19:18 Dec 16 (5)

yes..the hallmark one, we rented it from Netflix. (nm) - rebecca 23:35 Dec 16 (0)
Where did you get this? Is it on DVD? (nt) - Wendi 23:08 Dec 16 (0)
Which one, by Hallmark? nt - MIch elle 20:54 Dec 16 (1)
- That is the one I have.....it is great! NT - Tammy 21:11 Dec 16 (0)
My kids love this movie...and they watch it over and over! NT - Tammy 20:36 Dec 16 (0)

What do you do with a 2 1/2 year old that can write letters and knows letter sounds? - Tracy 18:47 Dec 16 (7)

I would just read, read, read to her as much as I could stand to. Have her older sibs read to her too. nt - Needleroozer 23:25 Dec 16 (0)
Buy Teach Your Child to read in 100 Easy lessons, if she isn't ready yet she could be - frogpond1 22:53 Dec 16 (1)
- Another option, if this is what you decide to do . . . - ELaurie 0:20 Dec 17 (0)
This doesn't really answer your question (since I don't know how to answer it : ), but . . . - ELaurie 20:30 Dec 16 (1)
- Yes, I saw this at Target - Tracy 20:52 Dec 16 (0)
I think at her age I would provide materials that interest her and leave her alone with them.... - Akmommy 19:58 Dec 16 (1)
- Re: I think at her age I would provide materials that interest her and leave her alone with them.... - Tracy 20:59 Dec 16 (0)

Can you stand another SWR question... - Quiver0f10 18:05 Dec 16 (9)

Yes, you will drop... (m) - OhElizabeth 19:00 Dec 16 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 19:18 Dec 16 (0)
I was going to comment when I read your dc's schedule.. - Wendy 18:26 Dec 16 (4)
- Excellent! So, do you recommend dropping copy work & dictation too? We do those on alternating days of our penmanship program right now nt - Quiver0f10 18:33 Dec 16 (3)
  - Yes and No... - Wendy 18:43 Dec 16 (2)
    - Also... - Wendy 18:47 Dec 16 (0)
    - OK, makes sense. Thanks again nt - Quiver0f10 18:46 Dec 16 (0)
Yes, I would drop all those things if you switch... including penmanship. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 18:18 Dec 16 (1)
- TY, that will actually free up some time, which was a concern of mine nt - Quiver0f10 18:22 Dec 16 (0)

a file is still trying to download onto my computer from this board......... - Fradonna 17:59 Dec 16 (6)

This happened to me yesterday. Also the page with gobbley-gook! nt. - Brenda in FL 0:55 Dec 17 (0)
this is what it says in the download box...I do not know why others are not getting it. - Fradonna 21:34 Dec 16 (0)
What file is it? NT - Tammy 20:32 Dec 16 (2)
- It seems if it was really 'from this board'....wouldn't everyone be getting it? NT - Tammy 20:35 Dec 16 (1)
  - I got it a couple times 2 days ago. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:43 Dec 16 (0)
Same thing has happened several times in the past few days.... - Clara in Miami 18:10 Dec 16 (0)

a file is still trying to download onto my computer from this board......... - Fradonna 17:56 Dec 16 (0)

Who here uses Bible Study Guide for All Ages.....the new pages? m - Pensguys 16:35 Dec 16 (4)

We do! . . . - lisa 17:06 Dec 16 (3)
- I don't think it was you....but.... - Pensguys 18:00 Dec 16 (2)
  - What I like about the new pages . . - lisa 19:42 Dec 16 (1)
    - Thanks! Yes, that helps quite a bit! nt - Pensguys 20:59 Dec 16 (0)

abbeyj (or anyone else): you mentioned Kumon Wkbks below, can I ask for some advice? - Verena 16:16 Dec 16 (4)

They are in glossy color pages... - Jen P 16:26 Dec 16 (3)
- Thanks for your help, Jen. nt - Verena 17:37 Dec 16 (0)
- Thanks! That helps me to! (mn) - Penny in VT 16:39 Dec 16 (1)
  - OK, I mean me TOO!* - Penny in VT 16:39 Dec 16 (0)

To those studying American history...we just finished The Birchbark House...a great read aloud. My girls are 9 and 7 and we all loved it... - Wanda 15:35 Dec 16 (2)

We enjoyed it too. Bookclosuuts has it. NM - Marsha 18:18 Dec 16 (0)
I made a note of it! Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 16:34 Dec 16 (0)

Price Chopper is selling those $14-16 dollar Animal Antic books for 3.99 nt - Jen P 15:23 Dec 16 (7)

Hey Jen- I would LOVE to pay you shipping to get some of these for me at this price! - 2lilreds in NC 23:38 Dec 16 (0)
How does this work? - Ottakee 17:35 Dec 16 (2)
- It a food store chain. If you let me know which ones you need I would be happy to get them for you . Just pay shipping and the 3.99 each.nt - Jen P 17:56 Dec 16 (0)
- It a food store chain. If you let me know which ones you need I would be happy to get them for you . Just pay shipping and the 3.99 each.nt - Jen P 17:56 Dec 16 (0)
Link? And can you tell us what they are, they sound fun! nt - OhElizabeth 16:34 Dec 16 (2)
- They are the books by Nora Gaydos ?? Link inside - Jen P 17:12 Dec 16 (1)
  - So ten books? nt - mom2abcd 21:50 Dec 16 (0)

SWR after Phonics Pathways (long) - Heathe in IA 14:31 Dec 16 (7)

Re: SWR after Phonics Pathways (long) - Heather in IA 17:31 Dec 16 (2)
- My gf and I had a conversation about that... - Wendy 18:14 Dec 16 (0)
- Yes, you can plan on using PP first, then SWR. As for "best", well that's... - OhElizabeth 17:45 Dec 16 (0)
A couple of things I would point out... - OhElizabeth 16:53 Dec 16 (0)
Re: SWR after Phonics Pathways (long) - Wendy 15:35 Dec 16 (2)
- Looking over SWR's scope and sequence... - Wendy 16:09 Dec 16 (0)
- Forgot to mention about testing out of the Wise Guide... - Wendy 15:40 Dec 16 (0)

How do you teach Geography?..My dc are 12,10 and 9 and I am wondering .. - Becky in Mexico 14:23 Dec 16 (5)

For SOTW 1&2 we just did the SOTW maps, but with SOTW 3... - Tami 20:40 Dec 16 (0)
We do all the maps in SOTW activity guide, plus the Evan-Moor Daily Geography nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 18:47 Dec 16 (0)
Here's what we're doing. . . - Pam in MA 15:56 Dec 16 (0)
I like Trail Guide to World Geo....m - Pensguys 15:40 Dec 16 (0)
Re: How do you teach Geography?..My dc are 12,10 and 9 and I am wondering .. - Quiver0f10 15:07 Dec 16 (0)

RS & ANG in TX-----I tried to address your question concerning formal logic, Memoria Press, etc. down the board - Greg in SD 14:05 Dec 16 (0)

Help,,,should a file be downloading from this K8 board? - Fradonna 14:02 Dec 16 (3)

I got a computer virus from this board a couple of days ago--luckily it was caught before it did any damage. Don't know how--be careful! nt - Chris in VA 16:36 Dec 16 (0)
No, there shouldn't be anything downloading from this site. Glad your computer is refusing it. - Akmommy 15:31 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Help,,,should a file be downloading from this K8 board? - Fradonna 14:28 Dec 16 (0)

Help,,,should a file be downloading from this K8 board? - Fradonna 14:01 Dec 16 (0)

Can you help us? My daughter is doing a project on likes and dislikes of curriculum and why. Then she is going to use this information to do some graphing. (m) - Kim 13:32 Dec 16 (14)

Here are ours... - Tami 22:43 Dec 16 (0)
Okay, hope this helps -m - Kathie in VA 21:26 Dec 16 (0)
Here are the ones I can remember. - kbm 18:55 Dec 16 (0)
Sure :>) - Tracy 18:31 Dec 16 (0)
It has been a few years, but... - MamaBess 16:29 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Can you help us? My daughter is doing a project on likes and dislikes of curriculum and why. Then she is going to use this information to do some graphing. (m) - Lea 15:53 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Can you help us? My daughter is doing a project on likes and dislikes of curriculum and why. Then she is going to use this information to do some graphing. (m) - Tammyla 15:41 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Could you have her include geography and history too, please? nt - Mom2-3 14:00 Dec 16 (0)
What help specifically do you need from us? Is she coming up with questions to ask? (m) - Needleroozer 13:59 Dec 16 (5)
- Can you just put down what you use and why and what you have used and didn't like and why? Thanks. nt - Kim 14:33 Dec 16 (4)
  - I proofed this. I could not want to have a student reading all those mistakes. I hope a lot of others add to this. I think it is very helpful to read all the advice and ideas. sm - Mary in Idaho 15:45 Dec 16 (1)
    - I give up! I DID not want a student to read all THESE mistakes. NM - Mary in Idaho 15:49 Dec 16 (0)
  - Inside sm - Mary in Idaho 15:26 Dec 16 (1)
    - Gee, I do have a lot of typing and grammar mistakes above. I jump all over my kids for leaving errors and I should have proofed my work. nm - Mary in Idaho 15:32 Dec 16 (0)

Anyone familiar with Remembering God's Awesome Acts..can you give me a review? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 12:58 Dec 16 (1)

I've posted this before--one reply. Would like more replies! nt - Lisa 15:23 Dec 16 (0)

What is CW (writing Curriculum) and their website ? - Eva 12:55 Dec 16 (1)

Link inside... - Jennifer in FL 13:38 Dec 16 (0)

CW Poetry. Can it be done without having used the other CW materials? (m) - LBC 12:50 Dec 16 (1)

Yes. You can use that without purchasing any other CW course...... - Padme' 13:00 Dec 16 (0)

Brenda - Writeshop. We have just started this and I'm so impressed. Thank you! nt - KathyUT 11:26 Dec 16 (7)

{{{Kathy}}} You're welcome! I'm glad it's working so well for you!!! nt - Brenda 22:30 Dec 16 (0)
I've been waiting for years to start WriteShop 1; How old is your student? NT - LH 11:54 Dec 16 (1)
- 12yo - seventh grade. - KathyUT 13:17 Dec 16 (0)
What is this like - what do you like about it? Had you tried other things before? nt - Heather in VA 11:43 Dec 16 (3)
- Re: What is this like - what do you like about it? Had you tried other things before? nt - KathyUT 13:16 Dec 16 (2)
  - Thanks I'll definately check it out - we are using WS now and it's fine but.. - Heather in VA 13:46 Dec 16 (1)
    - I have my 6th grader using it this year. - shanmar 16:43 Dec 16 (0)

BJU - We are using math 3 & 4. I haven't been using the TM (m) - KathyUT 11:24 Dec 16 (4)

We use HomeSat where the video teacher teaches exactly out of the TM, and - Cindyg 0:25 Dec 17 (0)
Well so far we've been using BJU math here - Tracy 18:16 Dec 16 (0)
Re: BJU - We are using math 3 & 4. I haven't been using the TM (m) - EchoMom 14:08 Dec 16 (0)
Hard to say (m) - Wendy 11:52 Dec 16 (0)

SWR - What are the chart masters for? Are you suppose to paste them in your book? nt - KathyUT 11:20 Dec 16 (2)

I do the chart while my son does his in his PLL then I put the chart on the wall for reference. nt - Kisa in CA 11:52 Dec 16 (0)
You can use them...m - Pensguys 11:43 Dec 16 (0)

Maybe a long shot...does anyone teach spelling using only The ABCs and All Their Tricks? (m) - Debra in TX 10:56 Dec 16 (11)

Sure, if... - Tami 11:08 Dec 16 (2)
- "Real life" example from last week... - Tami 20:37 Dec 16 (0)
- Great idea...thank you. (nt) - Debra in TX 11:23 Dec 16 (0)
And what (if anything) are my Latin-centered comrades using for spelling? :) (nt) - Debra in TX 11:03 Dec 16 (5)
- I am using The ABC's and All Their Tricks... - karenciavo 11:43 Dec 16 (1)
  - I'm hoping to start CW in the coming months, and I thought it might resolve some of my concerns. (m) - Debra in TX 11:55 Dec 16 (0)
- Copywork, Dictation, Written Narration - LH 11:25 Dec 16 (2)
  - I've used passages from Catholic National Reader, Robinson Curriculum books, etc. (NT) - LH 12:11 Dec 16 (0)
  - This is what we've done to this point, as well. (m) - Debra in TX 11:34 Dec 16 (0)
I think it would be tough to do this. - Claire 11:02 Dec 16 (1)
- It is a *lot* of information, isn't it? ::sigh:: (nt) - Debra in TX 11:07 Dec 16 (0)

Konos....Maybe I dreamed this. LOL..But didn't someone post a list of Konos matched up to history in SOTW? Thanks for bearing with me on the question asking as I am making some mid-year changes!*nt* - Tina in Texas 10:44 Dec 16 (3)

This link has KONOS in chronological order if that helps. Scroll to the bottom. nt - Susan in TX 11:08 Dec 16 (2)
- Arrgghh!! Forgot the link -- link inside. :) - Susan in TX 11:09 Dec 16 (1)
  - That's it! That's it! <jumping up&down here>LOL...WHAT A GOOD DAY I'M HAVING...ROFL...Thanks a bunch!!!! Now only if the weather was better in our neck of the woods ;o)*nt* - Tina in Texas 11:58 Dec 16 (0)

Shurley users: level sequence questions (skipping levels) - benjabber 9:57 Dec 16 (5)

We skip several levels (sm) - Eliana 13:47 Dec 16 (0)
I'd skip 2. - Kristine out of lurking 11:52 Dec 16 (0)
Yes. Definitely skip! m... - LCGal 10:58 Dec 16 (1)
- We skip also but do the odds: Levels 3, 5 and 7. nt - FloridaLisa 11:12 Dec 16 (0)
We started Level 3 with a just-8yo... - Tami 10:11 Dec 16 (0)

Looking into CW Aesop... - Sonya 9:26 Dec 16 (4)

You will need....m - Pensguys 9:32 Dec 16 (3)
- Re: What is the purpose of the Core book?...(CW can get pricey) - Sonya 10:48 Dec 16 (2)
  - Re: What is the purpose of the Core book?...(CW can get pricey) - Lene in CO 19:07 Dec 16 (0)
  - The Core book....m - Pensguys 10:52 Dec 16 (0)

Anyone read books by Michael Cadnum? - RhondaM. 9:22 Dec 16 (0)

Latina Christiana I - DVD's. How do these compare to the ones for PL? - Debra in CO 9:15 Dec 16 (1)

I love the DVD's. It allows me to have one subject that I don't entirely teach.... - Shelly in IL 10:29 Dec 16 (0)

TOG vs Trisms for next year - Ame e. 9:08 Dec 16 (6)

We much preferred TOG. - Sandy 10:46 Dec 16 (3)
- Re: We much preferred TOG. - Ame E. 10:58 Dec 16 (2)
  - Re: We love TOG and IEW together - mom 11:28 Dec 16 (1)
    - Exactly. Couldn't have put it better myself, Stephanie. :) nt - Sandy 22:12 Dec 16 (0)
Just remember that there is no religious content in TRISMS - Osmosis Mom 9:45 Dec 16 (0)
TOG all the way! No comparison, imo.(nt) - Tami 9:23 Dec 16 (0)

Question for Miquon users - how many sets of cuisenaire rods do I need for the program? sm - Rachel 8:49 Dec 16 (2)

Well I bought 2 sets and that seems to work out better for us - Tracy 18:18 Dec 16 (0)
This set would probably work for most of the pages - Debra in CO 9:01 Dec 16 (0)

Need help with copywork/dictation please......... - EchoMom 8:47 Dec 16 (4)

This is from WTM and worth reading:) (m) - Tammyla 14:06 Dec 16 (1)
- Re: This is from WTM and worth reading:) (m) - Jackie 15:46 Dec 16 (0)
We use the dictation excersises from FLL.....(m) - becky 13:22 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Need help with copywork/dictation please......... - Lea:) 9:32 Dec 16 (0)

Would someone please explain to me how IEW works? - LuciJ 8:15 Dec 16 (27)

A testimonial - Annie G 13:36 Dec 16 (0)
IEW has an active yahoo group with extensive files (m) - LBC 11:18 Dec 16 (3)
- Are the main six (?) dvds only to train the parent? - mom2abcd 13:34 Dec 16 (1)
  - Yes, the main (TWSS) dvds are to train the parent (m) - LBC 14:37 Dec 16 (0)
- Link to IEW workbooks in Canada - LBC 11:23 Dec 16 (0)
I've been using IEW for 2 years for my learning disabled son - Mandamom 10:51 Dec 16 (3)
- Where could I purchase the Shareware lesson plans? (nt) - Claire 11:04 Dec 16 (2)
  - IEW information - Mandamom 11:08 Dec 16 (1)
    - Thank you!!! (nt) - Claire 11:22 Dec 16 (0)
I have a couple of questions about IEW, Tami, if you don't mind... (m) - Jennifer in FL 10:35 Dec 16 (2)
- Re: I have a couple of questions about IEW, Tami, if you don't mind... (m) - Mandamom 11:05 Dec 16 (0)
- I don't really work to 'find' models... - Tami 10:44 Dec 16 (0)
We like IEW... - Tami 9:31 Dec 16 (14)
- Does this learning transfer over to topics not suggested by IEW? - mom2abcd 9:54 Dec 16 (1)
  - Yes--- - Tami 10:02 Dec 16 (0)
- Tami...because I respect your opinion.....m - Pensguys 9:34 Dec 16 (11)
  - I've been re-visiting the idea of IEW again... - Wanda 12:06 Dec 16 (8)
    - Wanda, I think I'm where you are... (m) - Jennifer in FL 12:46 Dec 16 (5)
      - My oldest child is 9... - Wanda 13:20 Dec 16 (4)
        
        I like lesson plans too... (got a little long - sorry!) - Jennifer in FL 13:59 Dec 16 (3)
        
        I want to jump in too....since Wanda and I have been talking about this offline....m - Pensguys 16:19 Dec 16 (0)
        
        May I jump in with a comment about IEW & editing? (m) - LBC 14:57 Dec 16 (1)
        
        That's helpful to know. My dd gets - mom2abcd 22:40 Dec 16 (0)
    - If it makes you feel any better... (m) - LBC 12:40 Dec 16 (1)
      - You are sweet... - Wanda 13:00 Dec 16 (0)
  - Possibly true BUT - Mandamom 10:59 Dec 16 (0)
  - I think it depends... - Tami 9:51 Dec 16 (0)

TOG year 2.... - Holly IN 7:40 Dec 16 (2)

Re: TOG year 2.... - Laurie4b 8:17 Dec 16 (1)
- You can buy the updated book list if you contact TOG directly. nt - Shari 8:48 Dec 16 (0)

At what age are most kids able to do addition/subtraction flash cards? n/t - one_l_michele 7:36 Dec 16 (4)

Whenever they show an interest - Tracy 10:53 Dec 16 (0)
We did not use "only" flash cards but my 6 yod had 1-12 addition down and my 7 yod has 1-20 add.down and 1-7 sub. we are still working sub.nt - Jen P 9:55 Dec 16 (0)
Mine is 8, 2nd grade, and we're still working on the addition facts. - Cindyg 9:26 Dec 16 (0)
As soon as they begin to learn their math facts, we introduce those *easy* cards. (m) - FloridaLisa 8:10 Dec 16 (0)

How much time to allow child to do a final saxon math exam? - Mina 23:55 Dec 15 (1)

I just took an Algebra Final for college - Debbie in AR 6:50 Dec 16 (0)

OPGTR and SWR together??? That is the Question (m) - Dawnn in Wa 23:45 Dec 15 (1)

I taught my dd to reading last year (K5) using SWR... - OhElizabeth 8:15 Dec 16 (0)

R.E.A.L. Science...how are the experiments? - Wanda 23:41 Dec 15 (8)

We love it but I wish I'd done it in a different order... - kytriplets 23:05 Dec 16 (0)
Thank you for that...m - Wanda 3:07 Dec 16 (1)
- We're doing Earth and Space. I find them easy to do, and the materials lists are very helpful and complete. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 3:39 Dec 16 (0)
Link inside - Polly 2:12 Dec 16 (4)
- More sample pages (Earth and Space) - Polly 2:31 Dec 16 (0)
- So I guess I don't know how to do a link ; ) - Polly 2:13 Dec 16 (2)
  - You have to give your link a 'title'....or it won't post.... - Tammy 8:00 Dec 16 (1)
    - Tammy, thank you! nt - Polly 13:37 Dec 16 (0)

Those of you who've tried the Robinson curriculum -- can you chat with me? - Cindyg 23:35 Dec 15 (10)

I'm combinding Robinson methods with Ambleside (more) - Karen in MO 11:03 Dec 16 (0)
My friend does RC..... - Pensguys 8:28 Dec 16 (6)
- Could you do something similar... - Tami 9:05 Dec 16 (5)
  - Yes, you can... - Lea:) 9:51 Dec 16 (0)
  - I think this should be to the OP? nt - Pensguys 9:12 Dec 16 (3)
    - For anyone willing to give it a shot! I'd be interested in your opinion, Pen, if you willing to share it.(nt) - Tami 9:20 Dec 16 (2)
      - OK...here goes....m - Pensguys 9:46 Dec 16 (1)
        
        My understanding (m) - Stephanie in TX 21:41 Dec 16 (0)
I switched to Robinson several years ago, but only lasted about 1 year doing it exactly like Robinson. sm - Mary in Idaho 0:17 Dec 16 (1)
- is the book list at the site? - AnneD 6:51 Dec 16 (0)

So, I was all set to order Writing Strands, but now you all have me thinking about Classical Writing... - elmasue 23:14 Dec 15 (7)

OK, I do both of these...... - Peela 6:31 Dec 16 (3)
- CW/Aesop and Imitations in Writing...help! - AnneD 6:57 Dec 16 (2)
  - CW goes much deeper than Imitations... - GVA 9:10 Dec 16 (0)
  - yes, that's the one...they are again quite different.... - peela@iinet.net.au 7:33 Dec 16 (0)
What I did ... - Brenda 2:53 Dec 16 (0)
They are so different. - Carol in Cal. 23:29 Dec 15 (0)
If your child is indepentdent and you like the workbook style... - Angela in Maryland 23:28 Dec 15 (0)

I changed my mind again for next year. sm - Mary in Idaho 22:58 Dec 15 (6)

R& S Bible 5 for 2nd grade - Lisa 12:19 Dec 16 (1)
- Thank you! I thouht it probably was. I will get the 2nd grade readers for him. You are right the Lifepacs are watered down. I may not get them again. They like them and I understand the 1st grade because he likes to color, cut, and glue, but the 7th grade is really boring to me. She may change her mind by the end of the year. nm - Mary in Idaho 12:29 Dec 16 (0)
Re: I changed my mind again for next year. sm - mom 11:36 Dec 16 (0)
Can I ask....m - Pensguys 8:47 Dec 16 (2)
- I am not sure how to answer your question, but I guess I when I look at these books I think something is missing. sm - Mary in Idaho 12:22 Dec 16 (1)
  - I don't see anything missing.... - Pensguys 14:09 Dec 16 (0)

Formal logic programs and sequence question... - RS 22:47 Dec 15 (3)

Re: Memoria Press & Formal logic programs (long) - Greg in SD 13:41 Dec 16 (1)
- Clarification - Greg in SD 13:59 Dec 16 (0)
No answers but hoping someone will provide insight. This is my ? too. Thanks for asking. nm - Ang in TX 8:52 Dec 16 (0)

FUN with reading & PHONICS...trying to come up with a "fun" present for my ds (5yrs.old) who's just learning to read/spell. any ideas? TIA :^) nt - Cindi in AZ 22:28 Dec 15 (4)

He may be too old for this, but Leap Frog has a new product called the Word Whammer. - ELaurie 10:12 Dec 16 (0)
how about some of these games? (see list and website inside) - Lori D. 0:48 Dec 16 (1)
- and I just remembered 2 fun things we did at that stage... - Lori D. 1:04 Dec 16 (0)
Happy Phonics from Love to Learn... (link inside) - georgia in NM 23:14 Dec 15 (0)

Spell & Tell??...in other words, is there anything out there (besides "Mom") that one (say a dc) can type in a word and have it pronounced for them? nt. - Cindi in AZ 22:24 Dec 15 (1)

you mean other than m-w.com? Look for the "speaker" icon so you can click and hear the word......nt - Peek a Boo 11:07 Dec 16 (0)

What English program would you recommend for a 7th grader who has been using Abeka since grade 2? (m) - Mel in Tx 20:47 Dec 15 (4)

For 7th grade, we're "taking a year off." (m) - KPzz 10:11 Dec 16 (0)
That's basically what grammar study is... - LisaNY 8:28 Dec 16 (0)
What about the Stewart English Program? - Ellie 22:10 Dec 15 (0)
We really like R&S for grammar. Possibly use that and skip the writing assignments? nt - Quiver0f10 21:33 Dec 15 (0)

Geography curriculum...could use some suggestions(m) - Tina in Texas 19:31 Dec 15 (14)

All EXCELLENT suggestions ya'll. Thank you.! I was wondering did anyone use Ultimate Geography Guide with Timeline (m) - Tina in Texas 23:06 Dec 15 (4)
- I had this but never used it, It is more of a list of ideas then a curriculum.... - Akmommy 4:39 Dec 16 (3)
  - I have this too...and it sits on my shelf unused also for the same reasons! NT - Tammy 7:04 Dec 16 (0)
  - Oops, I meant this to go under the original post. - Akmommy 4:40 Dec 16 (1)
    - Thanks...that's what I needed to know.. I love *reference* books but at this stage, I need a *pick up and go* laid out curriculum. Thanks again. *nt* - Tina in Texas 9:22 Dec 16 (0)
A VERY simple, but helpful little book we used (1 pg./day in 1 min. of time) was... - Lori D. 20:45 Dec 15 (1)
- I have this book, and use it w/the Trail Guide... - LisaNY 8:34 Dec 16 (0)
I am *very* please with Trail Guide to World Geography so far... - LisaNY 20:20 Dec 15 (0)
Trail Guide to World Geography.... - Tami 20:15 Dec 15 (1)
- Ditto! nt - mtnparent 21:43 Dec 15 (0)
We like Evan-Moor alot!!! nt - Rachel in OK 20:01 Dec 15 (3)
- Yes, Evan-Moor has several different geography options, and we've liked all that we've looked at. nt - abbeyej 21:36 Dec 15 (0)
- One of my kid's favorites this year nt - Quiver0f10 21:15 Dec 15 (0)
- We like this too!! nt - Mel in Tx 20:39 Dec 15 (0)

field guide question - hsm 18:45 Dec 15 (2)

A few suggsestions - Désirée 8:34 Dec 16 (0)
The Little Golden Book Field Guides are a nice size with a good mix of subjects. Price is pretty good, too. nt - Regena in KY 20:42 Dec 15 (0)

Is there something wrong with my browser? I just get code gobbledigook on the general board. (nt) - Kay in Cal 18:13 Dec 15 (3)

It's been doing that off and on for about a week.....m - Julieofsardis 19:49 Dec 15 (1)
- ayup. off and on here too. and only at this site :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:25 Dec 15 (0)
Well, seems to be working now. Sorry! (nt) - Kay in Cal 18:20 Dec 15 (0)

Can anyone compare Landmark Freedom Baptist math to Rod and Staff math?nt - Lea:) 17:45 Dec 15 (0)

Karenciavo....will you please email me? Thanks. - Pensguys 17:42 Dec 15 (1)

Ooop...NT!! nt - Pensguys 17:43 Dec 15 (0)

Flimsy binding for Teaching Textbooks & Hake Grammar - how to minimize damage? - Sandy 17:35 Dec 15 (3)

Thanks, Peek a Boo and Karie. I think I'll need to get it rebound. nt - Sandy 10:51 Dec 16 (0)
can you take them to Kinko's and - Peek a Boo 22:02 Dec 15 (0)
We use both of these textbooks...m - Karie 18:13 Dec 15 (0)

Kindergarten Suggestions (kinda long) - Penny Egan 17:19 Dec 15 (16)

Re: Kindergarten Suggestions (kinda long) - Ak 13:36 Dec 16 (2)
- Thanks! - Penny in VT 15:56 Dec 16 (1)
  - Horzions - Tracy 18:37 Dec 16 (0)
Math - Julia in Sk. 8:11 Dec 16 (1)
- Re: Math - Penny in VT 10:03 Dec 16 (0)
Thanks everybody!! Lots to look at and think about! (NM) - Penny in VT 8:07 Dec 16 (0)
My kindergartener's curriculum... - Yevrah 7:51 Dec 16 (0)
For that age, I love the Handwriting without Tears programs along with Explode the Code... - Donna T. 21:05 Dec 15 (0)
Barnes and Noble has Pre-K and K Kumons workbooks that are great for this stage and age. They are inexpensive with the educators discount. nm - Stacy in NJ 20:25 Dec 15 (1)
- I definitely agree. The Kumon books we've used have all been well-thought out and a lot of fun. :o) nt - abbeyej 21:35 Dec 15 (0)
I struggle with math and what I've ended up doing is - Mandamom 19:46 Dec 15 (0)
Re: Kindergarten Suggestions (kinda long) - Tracy 19:09 Dec 15 (0)
A few thoughts... - abbeyej 17:54 Dec 15 (3)
- Re: A few thoughts... - Penny in VT 18:35 Dec 15 (2)
  - Actually... - abbeyej 19:29 Dec 15 (1)
    - I agree. ETC would be more than enough handwriting for a 4.5 year old - mandamom 19:40 Dec 15 (0)

KarenNC- another idea for coin id/value - Dollarville cd-rom... - Terri in MN 16:59 Dec 15 (0)

After thinking it over, I think Tammy has a valid point, so I'm changing my username (m). - AnonyMouse for the last time :-) 16:58 Dec 15 (15)

I did it! I set up a poll in the General board for votes on my new username! Check it out! nt - Lucy Who Doesn't Have Any Idea Anymore Who She Is :-) 23:11 Dec 15 (0)
Come on... You should have a contest and get lets of options before you chose your new name! How about... (m) - OhElizabeth 20:01 Dec 15 (1)
- You know, I was thinking the same thing (m). - The Homeschooling Mom Once Again In Search Of A New Username 22:10 Dec 15 (0)
Awww, I thought it was cute. (nt) - mom2fourboys 17:03 Dec 15 (1)
- Well, don't get too attached to this one -- it doesn't look like it'll have a very long life! nt - The Obsessive-Compulsive Homeschooling Mom 22:11 Dec 15 (0)
You could abbreviate that.... OCHSMom ;o) - Donna A. 17:02 Dec 15 (7)
- I think I'm going to have to! But it isn't much longer than "Kristine, out of lurking" and some other usernames. :-) - The Obsessive-Compulsive Homeschooling Mom 17:03 Dec 15 (6)
  - HEY now , there's no comma in that! <g> nt - Kristine out of lurking 17:35 Dec 15 (5)
    - Mea culpa. :- ) nt - The Obsessive-Compulsive Homeschooling Mom 19:49 Dec 15 (0)
    - Not only that....but.... - Tammy 17:45 Dec 15 (3)
      - Did somebody say CHOCOLATE? :-) nt - The Obsessive-Compulsive Homeschooling Mom 19:52 Dec 15 (0)
      - Now I've *definitely* been here too long today!!! <vbg> - Kristine out of lurking 17:52 Dec 15 (1)
        
        Hey, I've had chocolate in my mouth all day...dmnpthh yuuk nnnnw... - Doran 22:37 Dec 15 (0)
LOL, Lucy, I thought AnonyMouse was cute and clever, now you just remind me of me! :) nt - Terri in MN 17:01 Dec 15 (1)
- Look at it this way -- whenever you see it, you'll remember that you're not alone! : - ) nt - The Obsessive-Compulsive Homeschooling Mom 19:51 Dec 15 (0)

Looking for an ART/Masterpieces book (DK style), dc are 5 & 7 and we'd like one that is very basic, shows art and tells about artist and artwork (m) - Cindi in AZ 16:35 Dec 15 (4)

not DK style, but have you seen the Come Look with Me series br Gladys Blizzard? - Jodi-FL 17:37 Dec 15 (1)
- We still love these in 4th grade! nt - Julie in MN 21:55 Dec 15 (0)
Maybe Usborne? - Lisa in MA 17:28 Dec 15 (1)
- Do you know the ISBNs or exact titles of these? TIA nt - mom2abcd 0:22 Dec 16 (0)

I'm still pretty new at SWR, and I just realized our lessons are way too short. - Jen in MD 15:31 Dec 15 (2)

Even following SWR recommendations, our lessons would be less than 30 mins. per day. - Kristine out of lurking 17:49 Dec 15 (0)
You quiz each time....m - Pensguys 17:39 Dec 15 (0)

Offbeat question about Rome and religion... - Tracie in TX 14:40 Dec 15 (9)

My thoughts.... - Rachel 20:00 Dec 15 (0)
Re: Offbeat question about Rome and religion... - moira 17:32 Dec 15 (3)
- another book recommendation - moira 3:06 Dec 16 (2)
  - True, but not all sacrifice was blood sacrifice, either - KarenNc 15:35 Dec 16 (1)
    - I think you completely misunderstand Judeo-Christian religions - moira 0:18 Dec 17 (0)
A couple of suggested resources if you are interested in exploring them - KarenNC 15:36 Dec 15 (2)
- To clarify (and expand a bit *g), - KarenNC 15:26 Dec 16 (0)
- Wow. I'm printing this one out. Thanks! - Tracie in TX 10:12 Dec 16 (0)
I think our culture sacrifices an awful lot of time and money to Beauty and Power. nt - Annie in CO 14:50 Dec 15 (0)

Kristine out of lurking-little post to you down below, link inside - OhElizabeth 14:20 Dec 15 (0)

How long did it take to work through Foerster's Algebra I? - SuSu 13:28 Dec 15 (0)

Spell to Write and Read Program - Kelly in Maryland 13:26 Dec 15 (3)

Love it! It takes a little while to get the hang of it, but so worth the effort. nt - Kisa in CA 22:00 Dec 15 (0)
Yes, it's a good one... (m) - OhElizabeth 14:18 Dec 15 (0)
Have you seen this link? - Kristine out of lurking 13:50 Dec 15 (0)

Beautiful Feet of Winter Promise for American History? - K in Tx 11:29 Dec 15 (10)

Winter Promise for us (m) - Yvette in CA 1:44 Dec 16 (0)
WinterPromise. It's great to be able to add in the extra books you want to cover! - Michelle T 19:38 Dec 15 (0)
The one thing I noticed when I looked at Winter Promise.. - Heather in VA 12:58 Dec 15 (2)
- Some of the Winter Promise books... - Sonya in TX 18:56 Dec 15 (0)
- I am planning on using Winter Promise and adding in some SL books - Ottakee 13:07 Dec 15 (0)
Winter Promise... - GVA 12:24 Dec 15 (0)
Did you mean "or"? Beautiful Feet has a very distinctive... - OhElizabeth 12:07 Dec 15 (1)
- Yes, I meant "or" LOL nt. - K in Tx 13:36 Dec 15 (0)
i have Beautiful feet all ready to go for next year... - rebecca 11:41 Dec 15 (1)
- Sure....here you go - K in Tx 12:00 Dec 15 (0)

Trying again -- What "Learn To Type" cd do you use with your Mac? - Doran 11:14 Dec 15 (1)

Typing with Timone and Pumba (it sounds juvenile but my 11 yo likes it) nt - Janine 11:59 Dec 15 (0)

LaurainCT - e-mail me please - e-mail inside - StaceyinLA 11:09 Dec 15 (0)

Latin - someone posted an article from memoria press about understanding declensions ...(m) - jeanne 11:08 Dec 15 (1)

Link inside - Yvonne in NE 13:33 Dec 15 (0)

Any one here have an opinion on Elson readers??? Thanks! nt - DB in NJ 10:58 Dec 15 (0)

Ellie, R&S questions (m) - Des 10:47 Dec 15 (4)

Thanks, so much ladies nt - Des 18:39 Dec 15 (0)
And I agree with StaceyinLA and LisaNY--GMTA :-) nt - Ellie 11:33 Dec 15 (0)
Not Ellie but I'll give you my opinion - m - StaceyinLA 11:05 Dec 15 (1)
- I agree (m)... - LisaNY 11:23 Dec 15 (0)

elementary physics - Jill 10:15 Dec 15 (4)

Re: elementary physics - Ak 20:31 Dec 15 (0)
Library books and videos at their level and some science kits. Ideas inside... - Lori D. 15:44 Dec 15 (0)
Internet and book (see message text) - Lisa 15:03 Dec 15 (0)
Re: elementary physics - captuhura 12:43 Dec 15 (0)

what grammar level versions of Illiad, Odyssey etc do you like? nt - Anne Marie 10:03 Dec 15 (10)

Our opinion (sm) - Wendi 18:06 Dec 15 (1)
- We found the same thing - loved MPO's Odyssey and Detectives in Togas. Reading Mystery of the Roman Ransom now. nt - Heather in VA 22:11 Dec 15 (0)
My son LOVED Rosemary Suttcliff's Wanderings of Oddyseus and Black Ships before Troy. Warning: pictures have some nudity and the violence is not edited. nt - Annie in CO 14:42 Dec 15 (0)
The Adventures of Ulysses by Gottleib was a big hit!! nt - Janine 12:04 Dec 15 (0)
We really liked Mary Pope Osborne's Odyssey for younger ones. nt - Heather in VA 11:06 Dec 15 (1)
- We just finished these with 4 and 6yo. They really liked them (so did I :-0 ) nt - Karie 14:29 Dec 15 (0)
We also did Rosemary Sutcliffe books. I did a little editing on the suicide chapter and the Hades chapter because my girls were 7 and 5 at the time. NT - Becki in IN 10:58 Dec 15 (0)
Black Ships Before Troy & The Wanderings of Odysseus. We follow these (as read alouds) with The Children's Homer (also as a read aloud). nt - DB in NJ 10:55 Dec 15 (2)
- That's exactly what we did, too. (nt) - JennG 18:27 Dec 15 (0)
- Black Ships and Wanderings of Odysseus - Kristi 12:19 Dec 15 (0)

For those who combine MUS with Singapore -- help please! - southerngospelwife 9:45 Dec 15 (5)

Re: For those who combine MUS with Singapore -- help please! - Karin 18:19 Dec 15 (0)
We used Singapore Level 2 workbooks - Claire 11:38 Dec 15 (1)
- Actually, she will need to use the Textbooks, but the Teacher's Guides aren't necessary because ... - Brenda 13:27 Dec 15 (0)
In my limited experience (m) - Des 10:22 Dec 15 (0)
I think you need to consider your goals. - kbm 10:20 Dec 15 (0)

Where can I get spelling bee lists for 1st graders? Thanks! nt - Angela in KCMO 8:51 Dec 15 (0)

BJU Fundamentals of Math (m) - Kim 8:36 Dec 15 (3)

Re: BJU Fundamentals of Math (m) - Lene in CO 9:19 Dec 15 (2)
- ITA! We live and learn do we not? My story is much the same! - Susan 11:02 Dec 15 (0)
- This is VERY good advice. nt - AnonyMouse 9:48 Dec 15 (0)

Ray's Spelling - not seen this posted, so I thought I would share. more - Kay in IN 8:15 Dec 15 (2)

You were inspired! - Polly 2:23 Dec 16 (1)
- You're welcome! nt - Kay in IN 18:07 Dec 16 (0)

Spanish verbs and Spanish program questions... - Amy in OH 7:57 Dec 15 (1)

After RS, we've used Practice Makes Perfect SpanishVerb Tenses. About $16 at BN , Borders, etc. nt - Laurie4b 8:42 Dec 15 (0)

Bean Seeds for Botany - Carolyn 5:45 Dec 15 (5)

plain old lentils, pinto beans, red beans here Worked great nt - Lisa 8:24 Dec 16 (0)
Try to purchase the fast growing bean seeds from a science catalog. nm - Mom in MN 18:43 Dec 15 (0)
We just used pinto beans from the grocery store. nt - Midwest Momma 10:07 Dec 15 (0)
Your grocery store should have everything you need. nt - Arch At Home 7:49 Dec 15 (1)
- Dry large limas are great for projects. nt - Laura R (FL) 7:52 Dec 15 (0)

does someone have the link to those 4 year history cycle notebook cover and spine pictures? Thanks nt - Peela 3:03 Dec 15 (2)

Here ya go! (link) - Pensguys 8:01 Dec 15 (1)
- thankyou, thats it! nt - Peela 19:13 Dec 15 (0)

teacher intensive vs. independent learning? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 0:28 Dec 15 (10)

Thanks, everyone! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 18:21 Dec 16 (0)
How to balance? - KPzz 10:12 Dec 15 (0)
Re: teacher intensive vs. independent learning? - Quiver0f10 9:34 Dec 15 (0)
Don't have much to add - but my 4 are similar in age - Debra in CO 9:18 Dec 15 (1)
- Re: Don't have much to add - but my 4 are similar in age - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 9:30 Dec 15 (0)
I have 4 kids, 5th, 3rd, 1st and pre - frogpond1 2:45 Dec 15 (1)
- Re: I have 4 kids, 5th, 3rd, 1st and pre - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 9:34 Dec 15 (0)
Our schedules are very similar! (m) - Wendy 2:09 Dec 15 (2)
- Wow, they really are similar! (m) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 7:38 Dec 15 (1)
  - Yes, the SWR audio cd is definitely worth it! (m) - OhElizabeth 9:09 Dec 15 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good unit study for the Westward Movement? (Elem. level) nm - AnonyMouse 22:24 Dec 14 (17)

Now to find tons of living books... - Tami 9:02 Dec 15 (1)
- I actually DO have TruthQuest and plan to use it (m). - AnonyMouse 10:00 Dec 15 (0)
Going West! (m) - Wendy 2:13 Dec 15 (2)
- Who is the author of going west? or is this the history pocket? (nt) - kelley 7:53 Dec 15 (1)
  - Just looked this up -- it's by Carol Johmann and it's a Kaleidoscope book.. Rainbow Resource carries it. nt - AnonyMouse 12:33 Dec 15 (0)
Why is this anon? nm - KLynnTx 23:27 Dec 14 (7)
- Well, if you'll look carefully, you'll see that it's not. (m) - AnonyMouse 23:54 Dec 14 (6)
  - Oh, I just thought well, how in the heck is this personal or controversial? I guess you'll keep the webmaster busy, trying to distinguish which anon's are you, and which aren't ....nm - KLynnTx 12:14 Dec 15 (3)
    - LOL! I guess it would look pretty odd to post anonymously about history materials! :-) - AnonyMouse 12:34 Dec 15 (2)
      - Not if you're a curriculum junkie! ; )...nt - Tami 12:55 Dec 15 (1)
        
        That thought did occur to me. :-) If you're here long enough for people to know how many math programs you've used, for instance, you might be tempted to go "underground" for a while to save face! nt - AnonyMouse 13:38 Dec 15 (0)
  - Well in her defense..... - Tammy 8:55 Dec 15 (1)
    - That is exactly why when I changed my username, I tacked on "...(formerly AlmostLucy)" to my new username for several posts. Thank you for your concern. :-) nt - AnonyMouse 9:53 Dec 15 (0)
Love Evan-Moor History Pockets - "Moving West" is for grade 4-6. nm - Terri in MN 22:45 Dec 14 (2)
- Thanks, Terri. I just checked this at EM's website (m). - AnonyMouse 0:39 Dec 15 (1)
  - The ones I have don't include lit lists, and another idea... - Terri in MN 16:45 Dec 15 (0)
American, that is. :-) nm - AnonyMouse 22:25 Dec 14 (0)

I would like software recommendations for learning how to play the guitar. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you! - Mary in Idaho 21:53 Dec 14 (3)

try Homespuntapes.com for instructional videos and dvds. nt - Deidre in GA 10:31 Dec 15 (0)
9 yr old dd is using and loves Kid's Guitar 1 with Marcy Marxer. nt - Lizzie in MA 6:59 Dec 15 (1)
- I second this one (sm) - KPzz 10:14 Dec 15 (0)

Would like feedback on a Spanish program that I found......PLEASE! - braseltonmomof3 21:41 Dec 14 (16)

Pls post on the WTM Spanish board,nm - Lisa 1:55 Dec 16 (1)
- Actually, Spanish-as-a-second language curriculum questions are best answered on this board. nt - Renai 11:55 Dec 16 (0)
Re: Would like feedback on a Spanish program that I found......PLEASE! - Lisa 0:50 Dec 15 (13)
- Re: Would like feedback on a Spanish program that I found......PLEASE! - braseltonmomof3 1:34 Dec 15 (3)
  - Gosh, I'm reluctant to join in here, but . . . - Kristine out of lurking 9:41 Dec 15 (2)
    - My children are 9 and 7 that I plan on using this - braseltonomomof3 12:34 Dec 15 (1)
      - Look through the files and links - I answered your email. nt - Renai 12:40 Dec 15 (0)
- Re: Would like feedback on a Spanish program that I found......PLEASE! - braseltonmomof3 1:33 Dec 15 (8)
  - Is it something that you can try out without commiting to the entire program? - Lisa 13:43 Dec 15 (7)
    - I never really learned a lot of phonics for Spanish, just the basic alphabet and that was it. - Lisa 13:47 Dec 15 (6)
      - ITA on both counts. Everything else is accent. nt - Renai 12:37 Dec 16 (0)
      - The great thing about Spanish is it is so phonetically simple - vowels only make one sound - I would not think it would be worth the money to buy a whole program to learn phonics in Spanish nt - Anne Marie 17:48 Dec 15 (4)
        
        Wish that it was phonetically simple to us! This is where we are having trouble!..........nt - braseltonmomof3 19:47 Dec 15 (3)
        
        what are you having trouble with specifically? m - Anne Marie 0:32 Dec 16 (2)
        
        Re: what are you having trouble with specifically? m - braseltonmomof3 6:43 Dec 16 (1)
        
        Re: what are you having trouble with specifically? m - Anne Marie 11:35 Dec 16 (0)

Can anyone compare BJU science to Abeka.... - Janet 21:20 Dec 14 (10)

Here's how I compare them... - Tami 8:51 Dec 15 (0)
Just my opinion and limited to elementary, but I will give it - Holly 23:04 Dec 14 (8)
- I agree completely (more)... - GVA 7:23 Dec 15 (7)
  - Gail, can you compare BJU and Switched on Schoolhouse Science? (or anyone) nt - Pensguys 8:03 Dec 15 (6)
    - Thanks to both of you....another question about BJU..... - Pensguys 11:17 Dec 15 (3)
      - No---go with Abeka instead if you want to use it indep.... - Tami 11:20 Dec 15 (2)
        
        I agree. It's just not made for self-study. nt - GVA 11:53 Dec 15 (0)
        
        Ok....I've got Apologia for him to read for now...just looking. nt - Pensguys 11:29 Dec 15 (0)
    - I'm not a fan of Switched-on Schoolhouse in general... - GVA 9:14 Dec 15 (0)
    - Two friends of mine... - Tami 8:54 Dec 15 (0)

Any book suggestions for Hanukkah? My ds (5 yrs) asked if we could celebrate it... - SoCal Sandra 21:18 Dec 14 (2)

We are reading "Celebrating Hanukkah" by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith.... - Tami 8:29 Dec 15 (1)
- I should have mentioned that I was looking for read alouds or first grade level reading. Thanks for suggesting the read aloud. - SoCal Sandra 10:50 Dec 15 (0)

Typing software? - Tracie in TX 21:13 Dec 14 (6)

We had great success with both Mavis Beacon and Typing Instructor Deluxe. Bought each for less than $8 at Staples. nt - Susan in SoCal 10:21 Dec 15 (1)
- We used Mavis Beacon with great success....nt - Julieofsardis 20:02 Dec 15 (0)
Re: Typing software? - Valerie 2:00 Dec 15 (1)
- ITA, Garfields is a well developed typing program... - Akmommy 15:49 Dec 15 (0)
Typing Instructor for Kids II to be released soon (m) - Debbie in Plano 23:50 Dec 14 (0)
You'll hear nothing but rave reviews for all 3 programs you mentioned here... - Terri in MN 22:56 Dec 14 (0)

Spelling bee - Sid 20:39 Dec 14 (6)

Our favorite resource - Annie G 10:15 Dec 15 (1)
- Thanks for this info, Annie G! nt - mom2abcd 23:50 Dec 15 (0)
Our homeschool group did this last year and getting ready again. sm - Mary in Idaho 21:10 Dec 14 (0)
Can I tag on. Does anyone know what resources spelling bee winners use? nt - Kisa in CA 21:10 Dec 14 (2)
- Spellbound (the movie) will give you some good insight into how the kids prepare for the Bee. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:36 Dec 15 (0)
- I've been wondering this, too. Seems like the last few years winners have been hs - mom2abcd 22:43 Dec 14 (0)

R&S Grammar Question - littlefamily 20:01 Dec 14 (4)

Re: R&S Grammar Question - Lisa 15:05 Dec 15 (0)
Since you sound like you are going to be teaching them separately anyway, - Lolly 6:35 Dec 15 (1)
- R&S2 is a wonderful gentle review of FLL - BMC 9:46 Dec 15 (0)
Re: R&S Grammar Question - Babs 0:00 Dec 15 (0)

Science curriculum for 2nd grade - Staceyin FL 19:23 Dec 14 (8)

We're doing earth sci/atronomy this year, and like (m) - Annie in CO 14:45 Dec 15 (0)
Living Learning Books... - Arch At Home 5:51 Dec 15 (0)
R.E.A.L. science.... - Andrea in MA 19:45 Dec 14 (3)
- ITA, I recommend R.E.A.L Science without reservation! nt - Audrey 18:03 Dec 15 (0)
- Re: R.E.A.L. science.... - Staceyin FL 20:43 Dec 14 (1)
  - Re: R.E.A.L. science.... - Staceyin FL 20:52 Dec 14 (0)
I don't know but have you tried looking at Sonlight's science ? - Tracy 19:33 Dec 14 (1)
- We love SL too for 2nd grade. nm - Liza 23:29 Dec 14 (0)

Oh Elizabeth - another SWR question... - KIN 19:22 Dec 14 (7)

Well somebody more experienced could speak better to this... (m) - OhElizabeth 20:40 Dec 14 (6)
- Thanks! Kristine out of lurking, could you comment?? Thanks again. nt - KIN 20:55 Dec 14 (5)
  - Well, I have a couple of ideas that you might consider . . . or rule out. - Kristine out of lurking 21:59 Dec 14 (4)
    - Kristine-I really appreciate you saying... - OhElizabeth 9:22 Dec 15 (2)
      - This has been on my screen all morning! - Kristine out of lurking 17:33 Dec 15 (1)
        
        Thanks... (m) - OhElizabeth 21:47 Dec 15 (0)
    - Thanks for your help. I'm going to... - KIN 8:45 Dec 15 (0)

Is anyone using History Odyssey from Classical Home Education - Early Modern package? (m) - Rachel in OK 19:20 Dec 14 (6)

Rachel, there aren't many using the program with the guides yet... - Terri in MN 23:01 Dec 14 (5)
- History Odyssey Pocket Guide Question - Carole in DE 9:57 Dec 15 (4)
  - We use the Pockets (m) - Audrey 15:07 Dec 15 (3)
    - ITA, dd loved doing the History Pocket... - Terri in MN 16:55 Dec 15 (2)
      - On the Evan-Moor website you can actually view the entire contents of most of their books, including the History Pockets (m & link) - Audrey 18:02 Dec 15 (1)
        
        Thanks for all the info on the pockets and the link - Carole in DE 8:22 Dec 16 (0)

Bible curriculum for 1st grade (m) - Dawn in Tn 19:09 Dec 14 (4)

The only two I have liked are the CLP series mentioned below or Rod and Staff Bible & Nurture.(nt) - Tami 8:31 Dec 15 (0)
I like Christian Liberty Press: they have a great series of age-appropriate Bible-study workbooks :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:39 Dec 14 (2)
- the series is called "Studying God's Word" :-) nt - Peek a Boo -duh! 19:45 Dec 14 (1)
  - I am using this w/ my 1st grader this year and I like it also. nt - nanette 23:28 Dec 14 (0)

Anyone using R&S for Bible? Could a 4th and 5th grader use it independently? I'd love a review :-) Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 18:59 Dec 14 (3)

What we do - Lisa 8:26 Dec 16 (0)
Yes and no... - Tami 8:37 Dec 15 (1)
- ThanksTami. I like the idea of starting with the 5th book and group them together. Would save my sanity :-) nt - Quiver0f10 9:39 Dec 15 (0)

Is anyone here using noeoscience.com biology?... - Wanda 17:22 Dec 14 (5)

I considered it for awhile... - GVA 18:04 Dec 14 (4)
- Gail-Can I ask a couple questions? (m) - OhElizabeth 20:51 Dec 14 (2)
  - Answers! - GVA 7:43 Dec 15 (1)
    - That's what I wanted to know! Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 9:27 Dec 15 (0)

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