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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Dec 23 (0)
  • Can anyone review "Copywork for Girls" and/or "Lessons in Manners for Copywork"? - Kellin 22:24 Dec 23 (0)
  • Bach, Beethoven and the Boys- Anyone used this? nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 21:17 Dec 23 (2)
  • Growing with Grammar now has a 1st/2nd grade level out... - Stacia 20:27 Dec 23 (0)
  • Classical Writing - Patti in Colorado 18:25 Dec 23 (2)
  • Where do you buy your curricula from? - ma23peas 18:00 Dec 23 (7)
  • Spelling Workout question - Jedbel 14:38 Dec 23 (6)
  • I HAVE Christmas Money to spend on just books!!!!! - Lora in OR 13:45 Dec 23 (2)
  • Konos advice? - Alison in KY 11:20 Dec 23 (4)
  • What are your favorite Mythology books--Egyptian, Greek, Roman & Norse? There are so many to choose from!.... - MIchelle in GA 10:31 Dec 23 (7)
  • What is OPG? I read a post about what to do after OPG and was curious... - Jedbel 8:53 Dec 23 (2)
  • EKS - Has anyone combined Interactive Science (Singapore) with another program? (m) 7:09 Dec 23 (3)
  • Could someone please post the link to check is your school has united streaming? I have searched the site and can not find it. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 7:07 Dec 23 (1)
  • What is your opinion of Magic Tree House books? Thanks! nt - KIN 6:20 Dec 23 (6)
  • Can anyone give their opinions and a link for Apples and Pears spelling books - lovetostayathome 4:39 Dec 23 (3)
  • Looking for Classical CDs - such as Peter and the Wolf, Peer Gynt, (m) - Linda (Australia) 4:36 Dec 23 (2)
  • Asked SWB about what age can comfortably use her new history book--her answer inside. - strider 22:39 Dec 22 (1)
  • Any suggestions for a Spanish curriculum for 1st grade? - just me 20:15 Dec 22 (6)
  • For those of you with state requirements... How do I ??? - Nita 17:42 Dec 22 (5)
  • Handwriting programs for lefties? Thinking of Cursive First or Diana King's LH book (m) - Nancy in MA 16:54 Dec 22 (3)
  • If you could only afford United Streaming or Netflix which one would you choose and why? This would be for 5 children and 2 adults. nt - Lori 15:11 Dec 22 (8)
  • Primary Language Lessons or Intermediate Language Lessons? (m) - Kellin 13:49 Dec 22 (4)
  • Anyone use this Spanish curriculum? - Gamom3 13:41 Dec 22 (9)
  • Key to Percents (book 2) - anyone find (m) - Sandra in FL 12:58 Dec 22 (4)
  • Anyone use K12 in grades K-8? (more) - Quiver0f10 10:50 Dec 22 (7)
  • History Odyssey - is there a 2nd level for Modern history? nt - Christy in Co 9:19 Dec 22 (1)
  • can people give me thier opinions about MUS? what you like about it what you do not like about it. any info or insight will help. thank you.nt - lisa in ohio 9:01 Dec 22 (7)
  • OK, Singapore Math question in 3A - Testimony 8:33 Dec 22 (6)
  • Recommendations for fine motor work-my 5.5 yo ds needs a little help in this area.(m) - Catherine 8:12 Dec 22 (11)
  • Lori D., thanks for your list of Ancient History book favorites. nm - EchoMom 7:10 Dec 22 (1)
  • Math help for friend (m) - GAMom 5:53 Dec 22 (4)
  • Recommendation for logic stage history. - Angela in NC 5:28 Dec 22 (1)
  • SWB's newest world history--is it for 5th-8th grade or high school? nt - strider 5:27 Dec 22 (1)
  • Amy from Writing Tales - a ? for you (or anyone who's used WT)... - Penny in VT 5:02 Dec 22 (7)
  • I'm still thinking about Spanish...any experience with Visual-Link Spanish? - Magic Wand 22:59 Dec 21 (2)
  • teaching basic add. & subtraction concepts (m) - ladyinsocal 21:27 Dec 21 (7)
  • Cross-post: If you opted NOT to use Hakims History of Us series for Am. history in logic stage, what did you use instead? nt - Christy in CO 20:35 Dec 21 (6)
  • at what age do you start MUS primer? I am thinking of switchin from RS math to MUS for may 7yo was wondering if primer would be to soon for 4.5yo.nt - lisa in ohio 20:26 Dec 21 (5)
  • How to know if our math program isn't a good fit for us? m - mamato3 19:28 Dec 21 (3)
  • Any good books on Careers for me and my dd to look at to get some ideas on what she might want to become one day? TIA...nt - Busy Bee 19:22 Dec 21 (2)
  • I'm sure this has been addressed b4, but what do you do when you finish OPG? - MNClaire 18:13 Dec 21 (10)
  • Moody Science Videos? (m) - Linda (Australia) 18:07 Dec 21 (2)
  • Looking for a unit study/activity guide to go along with Pollyanna... - Cathy C. in FL 17:10 Dec 21 (1)
  • Best book for reading about Lewis & Clark (6th & 7th grades)....."Of Courage Undaunted" or "Bold Journey" or something else? nt - Christy in Co 15:34 Dec 21 (1)
  • OH RIA!! I need the resident science expert to give me her expert science advice! - Mom2-3 15:18 Dec 21 (12)
  • singapore 1B--which extra practice booklets do you get? - Lin in Oregon 11:30 Dec 21 (4)
  • More cursive questions... - Lisa in the UP of MI 10:32 Dec 21 (6)
  • What have you done to help your kids - Gamom3 10:26 Dec 21 (4)
  • Ria!!! Do you like Rainbow Science? Why or why not? TIA! .nt - Carol in Cal. 10:09 Dec 21 (2)
  • Online Math Fact Practice? Also, is there any software worth purchasing for fact practice? (m) - threelops 9:09 Dec 21 (3)
  • Help! Can't find the link to the company that makes a workbook-style notebook that goes nicely with SOTW. nt - grothmama 8:57 Dec 21 (3)
  • How did YOU choose between Rainbow Science and Apologia for 7th grade? - Elizabeth 8:06 Dec 21 (16)
  • Paula, you recommended that someone new to SL *not* do two cores.... - Rhondabee 7:27 Dec 21 (2)
  • Writing for a 3rd grader - hpymomof3 7:26 Dec 21 (7)
  • LLATL? - Melinda S. 5:55 Dec 21 (2)
  • Please can someone help me find which Sonlight componant has the Hakim questions and tests? - Lizzie in MA 5:27 Dec 21 (2)
  • Help me find this grammar book posted a few boards back! I'm going crazy. - ChristyX5 21:52 Dec 20 (1)
  • Where to go after FLL - CariAZ 21:27 Dec 20 (3)
  • Anyone using Writing Strands and liking it? - Christy in Co 21:13 Dec 20 (6)
  • Anyone know anything about the BYU distance learning courses? - Not1Worry 20:17 Dec 20 (4)
  • Do any of you use Sonlight for history and NOT add notebooking during the grammer stage? - Donna T. 19:46 Dec 20 (9)
  • Looking for opinions on Spelling by Sound & Structure by R&S - ThriceBlessed 18:36 Dec 20 (10)
  • Please share your suggestions for most comprehensive logic stage reference book on animals. Is Kingfisher my only choice? Thanks! nt - Mom2-3 18:33 Dec 20 (4)
  • Blogging and records (again!) - nmldc 17:56 Dec 20 (0)
  • I just want to thank everyone for their help with my MFW questions! I appreciate you all!! nt - saved1112 (who is sure once ECC and 1st grd are rec'd, she will have more questions!) 17:54 Dec 20 (0)
  • Easy learn Math; 'asian math' - Lin in Oregon 17:47 Dec 20 (8)
  • Audio Books - Kris 17:01 Dec 20 (4)
  • Math Question - melissa 16:22 Dec 20 (1)
  • What are some recommendations for Logic stage history with younger siblings (more) - Lenora in MD 15:56 Dec 20 (4)
  • Science for a third grader...(m) - Fran51 14:29 Dec 20 (3)
  • Erica, a Singapore science question - m - StaceyinLA 14:15 Dec 20 (8)
  • History Readers or Good Books? - Christy in CO 14:11 Dec 20 (8)
  • I am looking for an excellent Grammar Handbook. - Dixie 12:04 Dec 20 (2)
  • Proofreading worktext.for 5ht grader - HollyDay 11:43 Dec 20 (4)
  • Does anyone know of a list of books used in TWTM? Just a booklist all in one place. nt - Christy in CO 9:46 Dec 20 (3)
  • Parent's Essential Guide to Primary Maths - Is this more helpful than the Sonlight Home Educator books, as far as explaining how to do the problems in Singapore Maths? nt - lovemykids 8:22 Dec 20 (4)
  • Is 6.5 yo tto young to learn cursive?? My ds wants to learn. His handwriting is great WHEN he is not sloppy. He also will be encountering it soon in his Spelling Workout B book.nt - KathyL 8:16 Dec 20 (14)
  • Re: Willing to share your 8th grade schedule? What are you doing d - Christy in CO 8:01 Dec 20 (4)
  • Well... (crosspost from main board) - momof10 7:54 Dec 20 (6)
  • abbeyej! Thanks for the Dragon Slayer's Academy suggestions...7yo ds read through the entire first one this morning and really liked it! He can't wait for me to get the next ones from the library! nt - Jones Academy 6:44 Dec 20 (1)
  • I'm using Sonlight's core 1 and I have to ask......am I the only one who hates Usborne books? more - Jen In MS 6:04 Dec 20 (18)
  • A reason for spelling opinions? - bethben 5:48 Dec 20 (1)
  • I want one simple daily history reading... Mystery of History or SOTW? - Michelle L 5:11 Dec 20 (18)