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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Dec 30 (0)
  • Does Veritas Press ever have sales or specials? Anyone know if there is a good (better) time to order from them? nt - Michele T. in WA 1:35 Dec 31 (0)
  • Anyone use The Writing Road to Reading or a "supplemental" program - Kim C 1:26 Dec 31 (0)
  • Is Hake Publishers the only place to order the Grammar books? Are they available anywhere else? nt - Needleroozer 23:43 Dec 30 (3)
  • Considering SL for next year... - glad2behome 23:26 Dec 30 (0)
  • Need help choosing curricula for 5th grader... - ClassMom 22:17 Dec 30 (0)
  • Ok..now I have a TOG question.... - RhondaM. 22:03 Dec 30 (0)
  • latin for children - hsmomof4 21:50 Dec 30 (1)
  • Trail Guide Geo - HollyAL 21:07 Dec 30 (2)
  • Question about TOG changes, etc... m - StaceyinLA 20:40 Dec 30 (3)
  • Sample week for TOG Redesign is up. Link inside - mamato3 20:01 Dec 30 (16)
  • For those who have used REWARDS Reading...(sm) - Wendi 19:42 Dec 30 (1)
  • Classical Writing = Homer - Melissa 19:34 Dec 30 (0)
  • We were humming along with CW Aesop, so I bought CW poetry--help.. - Mary in GA 19:20 Dec 30 (2)
  • TOG redesigned....does anyone know exactly when - Jenileigh 18:18 Dec 30 (3)
  • Logos School Imitations in Writing..how do you like it? - RhondaM. 17:58 Dec 30 (14)
  • need quick review of "Maniac Magee" -- anything objectionable in it I should know in advance? ... - Lori D. 17:53 Dec 30 (0)
  • 6-8th grade English, BJU, R&S, Writeshop, Wordsmith? - Lisa K 17:15 Dec 30 (8)
  • Suggestions for reading grade 2/3 girl? m - Alex in Canada 16:47 Dec 30 (5)
  • Can anyone suggest a computer/applications program similar to that offered by Calvert? - AnneD 16:00 Dec 30 (0)
  • Latin/Spanish - Kim in MS 15:09 Dec 30 (2)
  • International Adoption and SWR - Jeri 14:38 Dec 30 (1)
  • Apologia General users do you do it daily? (M) - Tina in ME 14:37 Dec 30 (3)
  • Has anyone tried making a HEAT CATCHER for a HS science project? Does it really save that much $$$?. - Terry D. in Astoria 14:21 Dec 30 (1)
  • Encouragement to you moms! - Dooley 14:13 Dec 30 (9)
  • Has anyone combined these Foster/SOTW/Guerber books? (also looking for lit. suggestions) ...specific titles inside... - RhondaM. 14:11 Dec 30 (2)
  • Winter Promise users...some questions... - SandraD 13:52 Dec 30 (1)
  • Can someone recommend a Spanish program for adults that can be used in the car? (m) - Mel in TX 13:42 Dec 30 (2)
  • Do I need the TM for R&S grammar? Could I jump from FLL to R&S "Building with Dilligence" for my 4th grader? - Christina in OR 13:27 Dec 30 (9)
  • Apologia or BJU Science for 7th grade and 8th grade? - Lisa K 13:26 Dec 30 (6)
  • Help! Classical Writing or IEW? m - Lucky Mom 13:02 Dec 30 (3)
  • Geography Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit Review - Lyn in MN 12:58 Dec 30 (1)
  • TATRAS and other phonics suggestions - Heather 12:55 Dec 30 (3)
  • New BJU 2nd grade English (writing and grammar) - Jo in Tx 12:07 Dec 30 (5)
  • Step Up to Writing - Cassandra Scott 11:54 Dec 30 (0)
  • What do you WISH you'd been taught in school? & What was most useful things you learned? - Lisa 11:40 Dec 30 (27)
  • Calling Southern cooks! Looking for foods/recipes to correlate with our N/S Carolina and Georgia studies!!!... - Tami 11:08 Dec 30 (23)
  • Has anyone tried Developing Linguistic Patterns Through Poetry Memorization from IEW? - Jen in IL 10:50 Dec 30 (5)
  • I'm looking for a good, solid Algebra text *on video*. Can you that have gone this route tell me what you've used and share experiences? TIA. nt - Jill, OK in VA 10:42 Dec 30 (3)
  • Does anyone else feel a pull toward something different during this time of year? - Janice in NJ 10:02 Dec 30 (17)
  • Carole in DE- I cut and pasted Dawn's long list of lit. study guides down below. nt - RT 9:13 Dec 30 (1)
  • Does the "Writing without Fear" tape give advice for older elementary and/or logic stage? - RT 9:09 Dec 30 (1)
  • Anyone use the W.I.S.E Guide book for a spelling list only? (more) - Deborah 9:05 Dec 30 (11)
  • Splitting my time - Alicia 8:51 Dec 30 (6)
  • KPzz --- Regarding "Evaluating for Excellence" from below - Shari 8:49 Dec 30 (2)
  • "Homeschoolers are kidding themselves if they think [subject books] constitute a full science course, or a full history course." Agree or Disagree? - Shari 8:39 Dec 30 (21)
  • tink1234 I have a question - braseltonmomof3 8:33 Dec 30 (1)
  • What is the difference between All Through the Ages and Truthquest? They sound very similar.nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 7:54 Dec 30 (4)
  • VP Omnibus or TOG?(more) - Susan A. 6:59 Dec 30 (10)
  • Hallelujah! CW-Diogenes is now available! nt - Michelle in MO 6:29 Dec 30 (2)
  • Hands-On Equations by Borenson & Assoc. - Opinions? - lovemykids 1:11 Dec 30 (2)
  • Saxon 54 - OKCyndi 23:23 Dec 29 (6)
  • unique planner at classical website--can't remember website name; please help! nt - Jo in Tx 23:21 Dec 29 (2)
  • Winter Promise...if you have switched from Sonlight to this, I have some questions...more - Sheryl in NJ 23:13 Dec 29 (6)
  • Books on CD - Jill 22:52 Dec 29 (12)
  • Educational Fontware or StartWrite users...how did you choose? (m) - Debra in TX 22:49 Dec 29 (3)
  • Study Guide for the Hobbit........? Suggestions??? - Brendafromtenn 22:32 Dec 29 (2)
  • How to do it all? - Ruth CA 22:08 Dec 29 (12)
  • Saxon 2 Meeting Strip - Staci in FL 21:09 Dec 29 (1)
  • Can you answer a few questions re: BJU Science 5 and Bible Truths 4, please? (more...) - Zee 20:53 Dec 29 (5)
  • Book Reports - Lisa 20:19 Dec 29 (6)
  • Reading ?: Anyone follow the WTM and work through the list of reading suggestions - Alex in Canada 20:02 Dec 29 (7)
  • Galloping the Globe vs. Prairie Primer? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 19:41 Dec 29 (1)
  • Is there such a thing as a Suzuki DVD that would show how the Suzuki method works? (m) - Michelle in MO 19:18 Dec 29 (0)
  • Has anyone tried The Violin Book (rec. in the new WTM)? I've been looking at it (m) - JillP 18:47 Dec 29 (5)
  • Need feedback on R&S Social Studies Grade 2 and Grade 4, thanks,nt. - Alex in Canada 18:30 Dec 29 (0)
  • Has anyone used the Geography Coloring Book by Wyn Kapit? Pros/cons - likes/dislikes? - nt - StaceyinLA 18:28 Dec 29 (3)
  • Can anyone recommend a good book of children's poetry? - Rhonda in TX 18:28 Dec 29 (8)
  • Does anyone have a 12 year old who just cannot write in cursive?? m - StaceyinLA 18:24 Dec 29 (6)
  • I read the Greek & Latin link below. Could someone explain why they choose one over the other? I'm having a hard time making a decision. nt - krilea 18:18 Dec 29 (8)
  • I know the learnables spanish have been discussed so how do I find it on the old boards by googling?TIA.nt. - girlymama 18:07 Dec 29 (1)
  • Question about penmanship and cursive... - Jennifer in San Antonio 17:42 Dec 29 (2)
  • Pensguys... I just read in a post below that you're using Singapore... I thought you used RS--- Just curious as to why you switched, if you don't mind me asking :o) (m) - Christy 17:17 Dec 29 (6)
  • Calvert $$ question - for repeat Calvert users... - Penny in VT 16:52 Dec 29 (12)
  • Anyone have experience with AO Switched-On ..... - BusyMom 16:16 Dec 29 (3)
  • Calvert love fest - SandraD 15:32 Dec 29 (11)
  • SOTW - what to buy - Laurie in VA 15:32 Dec 29 (11)
  • Deborah, I answered your questions about CW Homer below - Kathy Weitz 15:29 Dec 29 (0)
  • Can anyone review "For the Love of Learning"? - Terri in MN 15:21 Dec 29 (2)
  • 3rd grade hs schedule - tink1234 14:50 Dec 29 (8)
  • What is a literature study guide? (sm) - JC in ON 14:49 Dec 29 (5)
  • BJU 4 Writing and Grammar users: I have a question. - DianeL 13:25 Dec 29 (1)
  • Bible Study questions..... - Melinda TX 13:02 Dec 29 (5)
  • reading with a 4th grader - Jill 12:24 Dec 29 (19)
  • Considering buying SOTW tests... Anyone using them? What do you think? (more) - Sharon in NY 12:11 Dec 29 (8)
  • Not sure what to do about twins and scshool - Christy H 12:07 Dec 29 (5)
  • What cursive handwriting program would you recommend under these circumstances? - Praisefor3 11:37 Dec 29 (8)
  • LH - one more question below about Sadlier - Thanks!! :0) nt - Mel in Tx 11:37 Dec 29 (0)
  • 5th grade workbooks (m) - Mary in CT 10:38 Dec 29 (4)
  • kbm - I was reading this and thought of you - MIch elle 10:15 Dec 29 (0)
  • Does anyone use Ambleside Online they way it's written? - Tina in ME 10:07 Dec 29 (5)
  • Geography curriculums... Favorites for 2nd and 4th grade - braseltonmomof3 9:43 Dec 29 (11)
  • coupons for Home Science Tools? - momof10 9:36 Dec 29 (0)
  • Do the Veritas Press History TM/Workbooks have answers??? thanks. nt. - Zoe 9:24 Dec 29 (11)