K-8 Curriculum Board

Gr. 5 & 8 ... - MIch elle 16:50 Jan 3 (2)
- Thanks, MIchelle!.... - Rhondabee 17:44 Jan 3 (0)
- Well....(blush) - Rhondabee 17:28 Jan 3 (0)

I need fresh eyes on my SWR situation. . . - Cami in UT 15:45 Jan 3 (9)

You're being too hard on yourself... - OhElizabeth 19:22 Jan 3 (1)
- Thanks so much - Cami in UT 20:42 Jan 3 (0)
something I just noticed... - Colleen in NS 18:32 Jan 3 (0)
Re: I need fresh eyes on my SWR situation. . . - Colleen in NS 16:03 Jan 3 (5)
- I agree. i also wouldn't test so often [m] - Peek a Boo 16:22 Jan 3 (4)
  - More of my ramblings including answers to questions that were posed [m] - Cami in UT 16:42 Jan 3 (3)
    - like they said, i wouldn't worry about your 7yo too much just yet :-) - Peek a Boo 20:13 Jan 3 (0)
    - My quote - Colleen in NS 18:30 Jan 3 (1)
      - Re: My quote - Cami in UT 20:34 Jan 3 (0)

Anyone here use or have used Mapping the World by Heart?...how do/did you like it(m) - Gamom3 15:17 Jan 3 (0)

I neep input about Winter PromiseThe American Story 1 & The American 1 Middler Set - Jenileigh 14:49 Jan 3 (4)

I can't say about the Middler Set, but I will be using AS1 for my second grader . . . - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 17:57 Jan 3 (3)
- One more - Jenileigh 19:42 Jan 3 (0)
- Oh and can I use - Jenileigh 18:28 Jan 3 (0)
- I looked at examples of the - Jenileigh 18:24 Jan 3 (0)

LisaNY - this is the Vulgate I bought - frogpond1 14:41 Jan 3 (1)

Thanks frogpond. Do you have the info. on the particular version? (m) - LisaNY 16:11 Jan 3 (0)

Looking for Bible Study for 2nd grader. For Bible in 1st and 2nd, she's just reading the Engermeier story Bible (which we Love) but I'd like . . . - Amy in MS 14:29 Jan 3 (6)

How about listening to Paws and Tales at oneplace.com or listening to Adventures in Odyssey online.(nt) - Tami 18:41 Jan 3 (0)
Stepping Stones to Bigger Faith for Little People, perhaps? - Dawn E 16:55 Jan 3 (0)
have you seen the... - Pster 16:24 Jan 3 (3)
- Where do you find it for free? nt - AudreyTN 16:59 Jan 3 (0)
- Thanks much. I've seen it, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. Thanks for the good suggestion, though. - Amy in MS 16:35 Jan 3 (0)
- Thanks much. I've seen it, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. Thanks for the good suggestion, though. - Amy in MS 16:33 Jan 3 (0)

Writing: Dd11 doing IEW's Anc. Hist. based Writing Lessons. Not sure if it's enough...(m) - Sue G in PA 13:56 Jan 3 (3)

Don't worry be happy... - MIch elle 16:02 Jan 3 (2)
- She does R&S Eng. 5 (moving to 6 soon), SWO G or H and is a good speller except when she writes! (M) - Sue G in PA 16:16 Jan 3 (1)
  - Relax... - MIch elle 16:36 Jan 3 (0)

Washington Homeschoolers! Your Help Please... - Homeschool Dad 13:55 Jan 3 (7)

Compulsory school age is 8yo; you didn't need to file a DOI last fall... - Ellie 20:27 Jan 3 (0)
Piggyback question, I did not file the DOI this fall because my child is 7yo (m) - 74Heaven 17:13 Jan 3 (1)
- Ahhhh you have one of those children *Ü* - Lisawa 19:16 Jan 3 (0)
You don't have to do the DOI or test until *age* 8... - Tina in WA 16:52 Jan 3 (0)
At our house... - Laurie in SEA 16:00 Jan 3 (0)
I was told by WHO (Washington Homeschool Organization) that my dc did not have to submit a "declaration of intent" or test until age 8. nt - Jean in Newcastle 14:53 Jan 3 (0)
I have always assumed that assessment is not required until age 8 because school is not compulsory until that age, but (m) - WABeth 14:27 Jan 3 (0)

I'm looking for something to teach editing the way SWO does - is there anything similar (for 3rd)? (M) - one l michele 13:55 Jan 3 (1)

Yes, there is a series called "Daily Paragraph Editing." sm - Zee 15:04 Jan 3 (0)

I'm in a valley right now...needing veteran advice...(m) - Dianne-TX 13:48 Jan 3 (20)

Wow! I needed to read these. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Question... (m) - Dianne-TX 21:22 Jan 3 (2)
- Step by step, patiently (m) - Yvette 22:59 Jan 3 (1)
  - And one more thing... - Yvette 23:05 Jan 3 (0)
Relaxed and rigorous?! (m) - Yvette 17:01 Jan 3 (0)
Very relaxed until 10, slowly ramping up after that to rigorous high school years. (m) - Pegasus 16:31 Jan 3 (0)
Gentle in the early years Rigorous for the upper elementary, middle and high school years. (m) - Tammyla 15:58 Jan 3 (0)
Pretty rogorous, but only after/while you have created in them a desire for a rigorous education. (m) - angela in ohio 15:00 Jan 3 (9)
- Hijacking...Could we talk about this? Just HOW do you create the desire? - Staci in FL 15:07 Jan 3 (5)
  - Sure. (m) - angela in ohio 15:28 Jan 3 (4)
    - Re: Sure. (m) - Colleen in NS 18:58 Jan 3 (0)
    - Can I move to Ohio and have you mentor me? - Staci in FL 17:58 Jan 3 (1)
      - I'm in Ohio, can you mentor me?!!! - MomToLGD 18:32 Jan 3 (0)
    - Thank you, this is wonderful. (nt) - Melissa in NJ 16:14 Jan 3 (0)
- Oh, and part of it depends on... (m) - angela in ohio 15:06 Jan 3 (0)
- Ingore the Scooby Doo impression please, LOL. (nt) - angela in ohio 15:01 Jan 3 (1)
  - rokay ;-) nt - karenciavo, pretty rigorous, but fun (I think) 15:44 Jan 3 (0)
Stressing out children by over-working them never works IMHO. - momof7 14:03 Jan 3 (0)
I have a hs friend who told me last year, (m) - Shelly in MD 14:00 Jan 3 (0)
Neither is best... - Ellie 13:54 Jan 3 (0)
No help, but curious as well. I'm in that valley wondering if I'm doing enough to prepare my dc (11, 9, 8, 6, 4 and 2). nt - Sue G in PA 13:50 Jan 3 (0)

I downloaded the NEM 1 Placement Test..... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 13:37 Jan 3 (0)

I need some suggestions regarding Consumer Math - Heather in Savannah 13:27 Jan 3 (0)

Plaid Dad -- Would you mind sharing what Latin program you're using with dd? (m) - Linda.....inOwasso 13:23 Jan 3 (2)

Lively Latin...(m) - Plaid Dad 18:04 Jan 3 (1)
- Thank You!! - Linda....inOwasso 22:07 Jan 3 (0)

Photos of our homeschool room and dd7's history notebook examples - Chris in VA 13:12 Jan 3 (9)

Where did you get your blank notebooking pages? (m) - Jules in MI 17:42 Jan 3 (3)
- The blank pages are from History Scribe, but the pictures are just from yahoo images. - Chris in VA 17:54 Jan 3 (2)
  - Did you purchase the downloadable pages or just print the photos? nt - Jules in MI 18:02 Jan 3 (1)
    - Sent you an email. nt - Chris in VA 18:09 Jan 3 (0)
Hey, we have a couple of the same things... - Stacia 14:43 Jan 3 (0)
My dd7 said, "Wow"- she likes the photos on the pages.... - Trivium Academy 14:11 Jan 3 (1)
- Tell her thanks! We always go to your blog to see what your dd is up to!!! nt - Chris in VA 17:56 Jan 3 (0)
Awesome Chris!! Is dd's history page copywork? (m) - Linda....inOwasso 13:30 Jan 3 (1)
- That is her narration, in her own words - Chris in VA 13:42 Jan 3 (0)

What is your favorite compilation of Aesop's Fables? - Teresa Hope 12:48 Jan 3 (8)

I like....(m) - Regena in KY 16:59 Jan 3 (0)
I like....(m) - Regena in KY 16:58 Jan 3 (0)
I like "Aesop's Fables" by Jerry Pinkney nt - Jean in Newcastle 16:35 Jan 3 (0)
Living Books Curriculum has compiled a beautiful version(more) - Rebecca 15:02 Jan 3 (0)
I like... - Jill, OK 12:56 Jan 3 (3)
- This is my favorite, too. (nt) - Plaid Dad 18:04 Jan 3 (0)
- Thank you, this looks lovely (sm) - Melissa in NJ 16:27 Jan 3 (0)
- Yep, Milo Winter's version is beautiful! We love it here. nt - DB in NJ 13:08 Jan 3 (0)

Teaching Textbook Math, Love it/Hate it?? - Tarheel Heather 12:18 Jan 3 (8)

Don't like :-) - lh 18:33 Jan 3 (0)
Yes...to both..... - mommyfaithe 13:16 Jan 3 (6)
- Re: Yes...to both..... - Tarheel Heather 13:43 Jan 3 (5)
  - We are using alg I - MelissaJ 20:33 Jan 3 (0)
  - what have you used up to now? did your kids not work well w/it, or are you just intrigued by something new? - Peek a Boo 16:28 Jan 3 (2)
    - My goodness, Peek a Boo, your son sounds *like* my dtr, we are using TT Alg 2 (m) - 74Heaven 17:21 Jan 3 (1)
      - lol- - Peek a Boo 20:18 Jan 3 (0)
  - Re: Yes...to both..... - mommyfaithe 16:10 Jan 3 (0)

Japanese Math? Sarah CB - Martha in GA 12:16 Jan 3 (5)

Just chiming in . . . no answers, unfortunately . . . m - Jeri 14:39 Jan 3 (0)
Russian Math 6 - How old were your children when they started it (few more ?'s inside) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 14:22 Jan 3 (1)
- Re: Russian Math 6 - How old were your children when they started it (few more ?'s inside) - Martha in GA 21:01 Jan 3 (0)
I really *want* to use it (m) - Sarah CB 12:38 Jan 3 (1)
- Thanks for answering, and a question? - Martha in GA 14:20 Jan 3 (0)

once science experiments are done, how do you dispose of chemicals? - Sandra 12:10 Jan 3 (2)

You can check MSDS sheets online (link inside) - hs abroad 13:04 Jan 3 (1)
- Thank you. This is a very helpful website. nt - Sandra 13:22 Jan 3 (0)

WTM and Sonlight - Pata in VA 11:48 Jan 3 (11)

A lot depends on your goals... - GVA 14:21 Jan 3 (0)
I wish Colleen was here.... - Rhondabee 12:25 Jan 3 (8)
- Hey, where is Colleen? - MeganP 19:27 Jan 3 (0)
- I'm doing something similar to what Colleen has done... - Debra in CO 14:16 Jan 3 (0)
- Maybe you might think about combining WTM-Methods with SL, rather than SOTW?... - Rhondabee 12:42 Jan 3 (0)
- Re: I wish Colleen was here.... - Pata in VA 12:33 Jan 3 (4)
  - What is the advantage of substituting SOTW for the revised CHOW? (m) - SPH 13:01 Jan 3 (0)
  - None of my business, but will you slow down everything else in the Core?.... - Rhondabee 12:52 Jan 3 (2)
    - It will get complicated because you will probalby need more RA's and readers.... - siloam 13:02 Jan 3 (1)
      - Thank you, Heather! ..... - Rhondabee 14:33 Jan 3 (0)
Sonlight 1 has spelling... - Billie TX 12:04 Jan 3 (0)

Anyone ever used MP Henle Latin online class? Just want to know how the class is set up..m - LynNoCA 11:33 Jan 3 (0)

How much of the physical act of writing should one expect from a second grader? more - DeeinFL 11:29 Jan 3 (5)

Thanks everyone! This gives me a general idea of what to expect and what would be too much, or too little. nt. :) - DeeinFL 13:50 Jan 3 (0)
I'm trying to up the writing. (M) - one l michele 12:18 Jan 3 (0)
Well... - Lori D. 12:00 Jan 3 (0)
It varies, of course, but here's what I expect from dd7.5 - Chris in VA 11:48 Jan 3 (0)
A little less than she is able . . . and then very gradually - lh 11:44 Jan 3 (0)

Help needed for Singapore 6A speed/rate problem - mtnparent 11:17 Jan 3 (2)

Answer - Martha in GA 11:30 Jan 3 (1)
- Re: Answer - mtnparent 11:39 Jan 3 (0)

Test to see if this link will take you to my photobucket site (pics of homeschool room) - Chris in VA 11:16 Jan 3 (2)

Shoot this isn't working! Argh! Can someone help me with photobucket? - Chris in VA 11:42 Jan 3 (0)
I don't see a link at all. (nt) - Melora in NC 11:23 Jan 3 (0)

Does anyone hs a 1st grader following setup in WTM? How long do you spend? - sashasmom 11:04 Jan 3 (3)

Maybe 2.5 hours total, including read alouds (me to him). Only 30-45 minutes of seatwork (math, ETC, handwriting). nt - Linda in NY 18:00 Jan 3 (0)
My 6 yr old does bout 1 - 1.5 hrs total. 1 hr or less of seatwork. nt - earlybird mom 17:40 Jan 3 (0)
Most days between 1- 1/2 hours of interaction (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 11:09 Jan 3 (0)

I am looking for a schedule where I can put both my dc's subjects and during what hours of the day they are done. I know I have seen links before (m) - Melora in NC 10:31 Jan 3 (2)

There are also the schedules at Simply Charlotte Mason...LINK - Tami 12:13 Jan 3 (0)
Have you tried Donnayoung.org? She has lots of scheduling forms. nt - Antonia 10:46 Jan 3 (0)

TN state tests -- TCAPS (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 10:20 Jan 3 (7)

Re: TN state tests -- TCAPS (m) - gardenschooler FKA Veronica 21:25 Jan 3 (0)
I would register with an umbrella. :) I know that isn't what you asked, - momof7 16:10 Jan 3 (5)
- I have thought about that but (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 16:33 Jan 3 (4)
  - I'm also in Tennessee. Some folks manipulate the "grade level" to avoid testing. (m) - Pegasus 16:38 Jan 3 (3)
    - They know us well here (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 16:48 Jan 3 (2)
      - You should not have to be registered through the ps to receive services, but a simple call to HSLDA or Homelife would answer the question. - momof7 17:41 Jan 3 (1)
        
        Good idea (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 18:05 Jan 3 (0)

Quick Question~ where has the best price for a Horizons 2 workbook inc shipping? Thanks!! nt - Stellar 9:41 Jan 3 (7)

Re: Quick Question~ where has the best price for a Horizons 2 workbook inc shipping? Thanks!! nt - Thank you all for the quick responses. I ordered my books, Hooray!! :-) nt 11:08 Jan 3 (0)
Order from Barnes and Noble with your educator's discount. nm - Lyn NoCA 10:42 Jan 3 (2)
- Can you order from BN.com with educator's discount? How? I was told it was not possible. - sashasmom 10:48 Jan 3 (1)
  - Really..I just call and give them the isbn # and the book usually comes after 4-5 days in the store..no problem at all.nm - Lyn NoCA 11:35 Jan 3 (0)
www.rocksolidinc.com great prices, terrific service. nt - Michele in MN 10:29 Jan 3 (0)
I haven't found anyplace that can beat Rainbow Resource, even with shipping. nt - Unicorn 10:18 Jan 3 (0)
I am sorry about my poor grammar nt - Stellar 10:05 Jan 3 (0)

Has anyone ever used "Art Adventures at Home" ? Pros, cons? Thanks! nt - Unicorn 9:39 Jan 3 (2)

I have a copy but haven't used it yet. We're still working through - Pegasus 16:40 Jan 3 (1)
- Thanks. I think I'll go ahead and order it. nt - Unicorn 21:27 Jan 3 (0)

ANGIE W in Texas: I posted an (unsolicited - lol!) response to your 4th grade math woes below. (link inside) - Lori D. 9:05 Jan 3 (1)

thanks - AngieW in Texs 14:40 Jan 3 (0)

NOVA/PBS Absolute Zero - MIch elle 9:02 Jan 3 (1)

Then watch - Frontline The Medicated Child... - MIch elle 9:08 Jan 3 (0)

Can you recommend "Hands On" activities for Simple Machine study. Would prefer... - secret garden 8:09 Jan 3 (3)

Lego has books... - erica 9:36 Jan 3 (1)
- I checked out your link m - Sweetpeach 15:42 Jan 3 (0)
Yes! Simple Machines by Evan-Moor. You can see the entire book at their website.(nt) - Tami 8:20 Jan 3 (0)

Looking for books to make a project on France & Germany - Michelle My Bell 7:52 Jan 3 (2)

We use and love "Country Report Projects for Any Country" by Scholatic.(nt) - Tami 8:21 Jan 3 (0)
There is a book series called True Books that has books about each country...(m) - Trivium Academy 8:17 Jan 3 (0)

What do you use for LA for younger grades....I want a "gentle" approach, CM/Ruth Beechick style... - blessed with seven 7:37 Jan 3 (5)

Have you looked into Sonlight. I feel it is gentle, and meets you other requirements.nt - Billie TX 12:06 Jan 3 (0)
Either LLATL, or the language arts series from Queen's Homeschool. nt - Michelle T 10:32 Jan 3 (0)
I would look at LLATL, as Dayle recommends, as well as Sonlight Language Arts (copywork activities), English for the Thoughtful Child, and Primary Language Lessons by Serl.(nt) - Tami 8:14 Jan 3 (0)
Have you looked into Learning Language Arts Through Literature? We've been using this for years and really like it. (m) - Dayle in Guatemala 7:46 Jan 3 (0)
I listened to "Writing Without Fear" by SWB and it goes through LA step by step. I found it very helpful. hth nt. - KerriF 7:42 Jan 3 (0)

3rd grade son and Horizons Math - brinkseven 7:24 Jan 3 (8)

Wow, thank you ladie for replies! You have given me a lot to think about. (nm) - brinkseven 13:04 Jan 3 (1)
- Okay, so mabe I shouldn't type and nurse at the same time..that was suppose to be thank you ladies for the replies. (nm). - brinkseven 13:07 Jan 3 (0)
Re: 3rd grade son and Horizons Math - DeeinFL 11:27 Jan 3 (0)
Ds 11 used RS Math 3 in 3rd and Saxon 54 after...m - Lyn NoCA 10:38 Jan 3 (0)
I just rip out the sheets for a week and throw them in a weekly folder, then no one has a clue. I have not, however, looked at the page carefully enough to see if it states a grade on it! - Jan in SC 9:57 Jan 3 (0)
What we did in this situation.......(m) - Unicorn 9:52 Jan 3 (0)
Re: 3rd grade son and Horizons Math - Trivium Academy 9:08 Jan 3 (0)
If it were me - jg_puppy 7:59 Jan 3 (0)

Would you give me your opinions as to whether you would do these subjects 5x, 3x, or 2x a week .....ty! - Pster 7:04 Jan 3 (13)

Pster, could you tell me more about The American Story? - yvonne in ca 11:20 Jan 3 (3)
- I got this from the library per some conversations (m) - Melissa H. in GA 12:54 Jan 3 (0)
- sure!.... - Pster 11:34 Jan 3 (1)
  - Thanks so much! Just put it on hold at the library! nt - yvonne in ca 14:55 Jan 3 (0)
I would alternate a few of these... - Narrow Gate Academy 10:12 Jan 3 (0)
Since she is 7, I'd combine the LA. The rest looks good. nt - Tammyla 7:59 Jan 3 (0)
This is ... - Testimony 7:38 Jan 3 (1)
- I had been doing that... - Pster 7:44 Jan 3 (0)
Since she is only seven I would.... - Lorna 7:24 Jan 3 (0)
Our daily subjects...(m) - Plaid Dad 7:22 Jan 3 (2)
- I like the idea of a weekly rotation.... - Pster 7:33 Jan 3 (1)
  - I've never done it any other way...(m) - Plaid Dad 11:33 Jan 3 (0)
Too much writing - handwriting, cursive, writing can be combined. nt - MIch elle 7:14 Jan 3 (0)

Thanks to everyone who replied to my dd survey! We appreciate it! - Classic Mom 7:04 Jan 3 (0)

Does IEW cover different types of writing..... - Ginger 6:35 Jan 3 (7)

All of those and more. (m) - angela in ohio 10:50 Jan 3 (0)
Yes, - MIch elle 7:18 Jan 3 (5)
- MIch elle... - momto5a's 9:53 Jan 3 (3)
  - Well... - MIch elle 10:40 Jan 3 (2)
    - Thanks...more.. - momto5a's 10:57 Jan 3 (1)
      - Most take more than a week... - MIch elle 11:32 Jan 3 (0)
- Oh, ... - MIch elle 7:20 Jan 3 (0)

I'm a little confused about my fanatical reader.... - Nicole M 6:34 Jan 3 (4)

well I think that's pretty exciting :-)... - Sophia 8:30 Jan 3 (0)
One word. Library....nt - Tammyla 8:00 Jan 3 (0)
Re: I'm a little confused about my fanatical reader.... - MelissaJ 7:45 Jan 3 (0)
Well, I'm like your DS. - nandmsmom 7:26 Jan 3 (0)

I need a little advice about Learning Living Books--Chemistry...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 6:31 Jan 3 (2)

I used it for 3rd grade... - Sue in St Pete 18:36 Jan 3 (0)
I used it when my kids were 1st and 3rd..... - WTMindy 16:18 Jan 3 (0)

Delta Kits Electricity and Magnetism Cluster - Recommend? - 4ofUs 5:47 Jan 3 (2)

I've never used those kits specifically but if they are anything like the others then yes- - Bee 15:21 Jan 3 (0)
I'm not sure what you're looking at.... Delta Education? The classroom kits are quite pricey, but all the homeschool kits I've seen are around $36-$42 dollars....... Maybe this is something new or different..... ? nt - Regena in KY 10:55 Jan 3 (0)

Cross post from gen board....I really need help with setting up a daily and weekly schedule. Would you be willing to email me yours? (m) - 4kids4me 4:59 Jan 3 (5)

Ladies, thank you so very much. It's truly appreciated! nt - 4kids4me 18:23 Jan 3 (0)
Here is mine....(m) - Regena in KY 10:58 Jan 3 (0)
I just posted our school schedule for this semester a few days ago (link inside) - Narrow Gate Academy 10:15 Jan 3 (0)
No email - A 9:40 Jan 3 (0)
Here is ours at the moment (more) - Lorna 7:09 Jan 3 (0)

We are supposed to start back to school today. Trying to pep talk myself into it. - momof7 4:42 Jan 3 (9)

I took your advice and started back in a modified way today. - momof7 16:07 Jan 3 (0)
Bless you, Momof7. After your last month you deserve a mommy day -- but not 'till Saturday. Get back on the horse today! :) nt - Beth in sw WA 9:12 Jan 3 (0)
Re: We are supposed to start back to school today. Trying to pep talk myself into it. - MelissaJ 7:53 Jan 3 (1)
- thanks. We went ahead a did some basic review stuff this morning, got a phone call for a showing - momof7 16:04 Jan 3 (0)
Put a time limit on each subject and just tackle revision. Everyone will get back into the swing of things easier -then go out for a 'back to school' treat at a cafe nt - Lorna 6:51 Jan 3 (0)
Oh, whats the harm in waiting 2 more days to start - Quiver0f10 6:19 Jan 3 (0)
We are starting back today after a long break too......we will be done by noon...with maybe piano after lunch! nm - Chocolate Princess 6:16 Jan 3 (0)
I know what ya mean, but Tammyla's right. Just ease into it a little today and you'll feel better. Just cover basics. That's what I did yesterday and it was done in a snap, and it felt sooooo good. We didn't even start new lessons-we did math sheets from the previous lessons to review and critical thinking, journaling,and reading. HTH! - stephanie 6:09 Jan 3 (0)
Please just do it and get it over with. That is what I said to my kids yesterday:) I even let (m) - Tammyla 5:38 Jan 3 (0)

Thinking ahead - we've used LLB for the 1st 2 yrs of our science curr - what should we use for chemistry for 3rd gr? - Pster 4:02 Jan 3 (1)

We are enjoying Science 4 Real kids. - DawnUK 4:57 Jan 3 (0)

Imaginative approach to teaching - Nancy Woelfle 3:42 Jan 3 (0)

Would anyone like to share their favourite lists/sources for historical fiction? nt - Lorna 2:49 Jan 3 (3)

We've enjoyed the Living History Library series at Bethlehem books. nt - Narrow Gate Academy 10:17 Jan 3 (0)
Sonlight and Veritas Press catalogs. nt - momee 9:23 Jan 3 (0)
Anything by Turtledove. (nt) - Jason in NC 3:13 Jan 3 (0)

Iowa test prep for 7th grader...any recommendations? - Diana 20:50 Jan 2 (2)

Rainbow Resource sells a series called Scoring High (m) - Hoggirl 5:05 Jan 3 (0)
We used Spectrum.. - MIch elle 4:49 Jan 3 (0)

Writing Strands users....did you get Evaluating Writing, what grammar handbook do you use?.. - Blessed with seven 19:55 Jan 2 (2)

Liked it - A 22:50 Jan 2 (0)
IMHO... - Ellie 20:23 Jan 2 (0)

Speaking of writing woes and preteens: Does any writing-savvy mom (or dad) have an "editing list" to share? ... - Rhondabee 19:23 Jan 2 (12)

I really like Homer's editing protocol from CW, but I'm running out the door so I can't post an example. nt - Sarah CB 12:40 Jan 3 (1)
- I have that (up in the attic). I just can't bring myself to sell it! ... - Rhondabee 12:50 Jan 3 (0)
For $14 you can pick up a BJU English workbook at grade level, and it will have all the checklists for each assignment in there. We love it!(nt) - Tami 8:25 Jan 3 (0)
Owl... - MIch elle 4:51 Jan 3 (4)
- Michelle, THANK YOU so much! This is great!!! Hope I don't run out of ink & paper printing it all out - LOL nt - Rhondabee 7:53 Jan 3 (3)
  - By the way, Oh Keeper of Great Links.... - Rhondabee 8:23 Jan 3 (2)
    - LOL, Hippo not Rhino - but it's close ... - MIch elle 8:37 Jan 3 (1)
      - Well....I am prone to exaggeration. Of course, now that I've added your blog, we'll say it's 20,001 (LOL) - Thanks! nt - Rhondabee 8:57 Jan 3 (0)
not one i can share ['cept maybe some sample pages], but I *love Love LOVE* the teacher helps in Writeshop!!! - Peek a Boo 21:24 Jan 2 (3)
- *Doh!* I knew I should have gotten that for this year! nt - Rhondabee 7:31 Jan 3 (0)
- Wow, this looks kinda cool! Love the checklists! nt. - Jeanne in MN 7:10 Jan 3 (0)
- The student and teacher checklists are the main reason I use this program, too! nt - JFS in IL 5:59 Jan 3 (0)

Can someone explain the educational levels in TOG? I know grammar, logic and rhetoric but not familiar with the terminology in TOG. tx. nt - Michele K 18:33 Jan 2 (2)

Re: Can someone explain the educational levels in TOG? I know grammar, logic and rhetoric but not familiar with the terminology in TOG. tx. nt - Tiffani 19:13 Jan 2 (1)
- Thanks. nt - Michele K 5:41 Jan 3 (0)

AudreyTN, I answered you below... - erinjd 17:59 Jan 2 (2)

email me :) (email only inside) - AudreyTN 18:29 Jan 2 (1)
- will do :-) nt. - erinjd 9:31 Jan 3 (0)

Trying again: Can anyone tell me about Galore Park Maths? (sm) - luckygirl 17:31 Jan 2 (3)

I can tell you what I have seen Laura in China say about them.....m - Patricia in WA 21:21 Jan 2 (0)
Here's what I'd do... - PamJH 18:19 Jan 2 (1)
- Re: Here's what I'd do... - MeganP 18:38 Jan 2 (0)

Spelling Power - Would I be missing anything by buying the older edition? nt - awanama 17:26 Jan 2 (1)

I use the older edition with no pining for the new:) That said, I haven't seem the new one either. nt - Tammyla 7:55 Jan 3 (0)

I need math help for my 6th grade ds. - MeganP 17:04 Jan 2 (8)

I have found Lial's Basic College Math (BCM) to be a great 'catch all' -m - Kathie in VA 19:26 Jan 2 (3)
- So, are you recommending Lial's for 7th grade math? As review and pre-algebra mixed together? And then he could go on to algebra in 8th? nt - MeganP 19:58 Jan 2 (2)
  - My oldest did exactly that, and it worked out excellently for him. I agree, BCM is a great catch-all! (nm) - Deb in PA 12:50 Jan 3 (1)
    - Thanks. :-) nt - MeganP 18:10 Jan 3 (0)
Key to Fractions, Key to Decimals, & Key to Percents have been recommended... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 17:14 Jan 2 (3)
- We are on NEM 1 and this is great advice - Lorna 0:42 Jan 3 (1)
  - Thanks so much. nt - MeganP 9:10 Jan 3 (0)
- I'll look into them. Thanks. nt - MeganP 18:39 Jan 2 (0)

Can anyone tell me about the memory song CD that you can get with Veritas press History cards?...nt - Busy Bee 16:40 Jan 2 (4)

Used with the cards, we found them to be an extremely effective and painless memory tool.(nt) - Tami 20:02 Jan 2 (0)
I didn't like the songs at first either, but I decided to get over it. They're... - OhElizabeth 18:00 Jan 2 (0)
They are OK but I don't love them. I wish I had only bought the cards. nt - luckygirl 17:32 Jan 2 (1)
- we love the cd's!!! - ldee 17:59 Jan 2 (0)

When do you add literature? Is there a way to have a literature discussion with a monosyllabic 12yob? - Sue in St Pete 16:40 Jan 2 (5)

PASS LA - MIch elle 4:59 Jan 3 (0)
My 13yo is required to write out the answers to the questions from the study guides. - Jean in Wisc 17:01 Jan 2 (0)
P.S. We do read/listen to lots of books, just virtually no discussion. nt - Sue in St Pete 16:41 Jan 2 (2)
- Gosh. It's amazing what I can learn when I search the boards... - Sue in St Pete 18:20 Jan 2 (1)
  - Also (m) - Yvette 20:12 Jan 2 (0)

Need reviews of R.E.A.L. Science - MomToLGD 16:08 Jan 2 (5)

We had great hopes but gave it up - Mary in MN 19:45 Jan 2 (0)
I did their earth science with a 5 and 7 year old - Karie 18:27 Jan 2 (0)
Love it! (m) - EKS 17:30 Jan 2 (0)
Re: Need reviews of R.E.A.L. Science - Marie-Louise in Alaska 17:11 Jan 2 (0)
I would like to know this too - Kel 16:42 Jan 2 (0)

need 3rd grade science ideas (m) - Marie-Louise in Alaska 15:25 Jan 2 (7)

I used a Carson-Dellosa program when I was in my co-op. The children loved this (link inside)... - Testimony 16:14 Jan 3 (0)
Follow the chemistry recommendations in TWTM for 3rd grade. It meets all your requirements. nt - Zee 15:30 Jan 2 (1)
- I like the Fun with Atoms and Molecules books, too. nt - Regena in KY 19:48 Jan 2 (0)
I would recommend Living Learning Books Chemistry for 3rd grade (m) - WABeth 15:29 Jan 2 (3)
- We'll be doing this next year for 3rd. - Trivium Academy 20:29 Jan 2 (0)
- LLB Chemistry was perfect for us... - Susan in TN 16:20 Jan 2 (0)
- We used LLB Chemistry. Here's my review... - Sue in St Pete 15:51 Jan 2 (0)

OhElizabeth, I responded to your response about MWF and VP down below. - Excelsior! Academy 15:20 Jan 2 (3)

Well I think people with multiple kids should jump in on this... (m) - OhElizabeth 18:35 Jan 2 (2)
- Re: Well I think people with multiple kids should jump in on this... (m) - Excelsior! Academy 20:15 Jan 2 (0)
- Oops, here's the link! - OhElizabeth 18:35 Jan 2 (0)

I need writing advice.....I have done all I know to do......m - Julieofsardis 14:51 Jan 2 (15)

Wow! I cannot believe how helpful this has been...Thanks all!.....nt - Julieofsardis 22:01 Jan 2 (0)
I think having her read it to you out loud would help... - Renee 18:03 Jan 2 (0)
Okay, you guys have all been extremely helpful......m - Julieofsardis 16:13 Jan 2 (1)
- Julie, I can *really* relate to your struggles (m) - Christy B 17:05 Jan 2 (0)
Here's my take. (m) - FloridaLisa 15:42 Jan 2 (5)
- This is what I was going to recommend, too.. - Jill, OK 17:36 Jan 2 (0)
- Thanks Lisa....m - Julieofsardis 16:20 Jan 2 (2)
  - Julie. :o) (m) - FloridaLisa 19:29 Jan 2 (0)
  - And, see, if my ds had put in something about "hamburger smell" and was told to take it out.... - Rhondabee 19:15 Jan 2 (0)
- Lisa, this was *very* helpful.... - Rhondabee 16:19 Jan 2 (0)
I think this would be a fine starting place... - Kay in Cal 15:31 Jan 2 (1)
- Sentence. Sentence. See, this never would have happened if I had submitted my post to an editor first! nt - Kay in Cal 15:32 Jan 2 (0)
Have to thought about outsourcing? m - Stacy in NJ 15:16 Jan 2 (0)
Oh my! ... - MIch elle 15:06 Jan 2 (0)
Re: I need writing advice.....I have done all I know to do......m - stephanie 15:01 Jan 2 (0)

Has anyone used the Star Spangled State Book and Workbook? Opinions? nt - awanama 14:00 Jan 2 (1)

I know Stacy Tea uses it and loves it. If I hadn't purchased something else, I'd have purchased that one. nt - Sue G in PA 6:17 Jan 3 (0)

2nd grade Grammar - When do you just move on? WWYD? (M) - one l michele 13:19 Jan 2 (9)

We're doing R&S Grammar 2 with a 1/2 - and she loves it (m) - SM 5:08 Jan 3 (0)
You know... - Ellie 20:27 Jan 2 (0)
I wouldn't worry about the 85%, I wouldn't worry about GWG being too easy ((and really I wouldn't worry about grammar in 2nd grade)) - katilac 16:14 Jan 2 (0)
I am a believer in holding off on formal grammar - Deece in MN 15:11 Jan 2 (2)
- I shouldn't post when I have a headache, this is what I was trying to say... - Deece in MN 15:14 Jan 2 (1)
  - I agree. NT - Tammy 15:56 Jan 2 (0)
Grammar repeats itself every year for a reason....(m) - Regena in KY 14:49 Jan 2 (1)
- I agree (m) - Trivium Academy 21:13 Jan 2 (0)
Well, you may not want my advice after seeing what I'm about to post, but....m - Julieofsardis 14:45 Jan 2 (0)

Paddle to the Sea - Lora 12:33 Jan 2 (4)

I like the BF study for this one! It has a lot of other books recs that go along with it, as well as a great map to do, etc. nt - Regena in KY 14:47 Jan 2 (0)
Beautiful Feet has a Geography and Literature guide that uses this and other Holling books. nt - NYSue 12:47 Jan 2 (0)
google - MIch elle 12:39 Jan 2 (0)
I have a friend who just taught a class based on this book. I'll email her and ask her what she used. nt - WTMindy 12:37 Jan 2 (0)

Human Odyssey vs. Western Civilizations - Suzy 12:31 Jan 2 (8)

My understanding is (m) - CynthiaOK 14:32 Jan 2 (6)
- Cynthia!! Where did you find the TM for the Study Guide???? - Laurel in CA 18:57 Jan 2 (5)
  - I got my TM for HO on amazon isbn inside - Lizzie in Ma 10:50 Jan 3 (0)
  - I was able to get it through Folletts (m) - CynthiaOK 8:04 Jan 3 (2)
    - So, when you get it, will you do a review on the HS Board? - Laurel in CA 10:04 Jan 3 (1)
      - It was about $24 with shipping - I hope it turns out to be handy :-) (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:40 Jan 3 (0)
  - Would you please email me with the source as well? ljdeerparkATaolDOTcom nt - 74Heaven 19:15 Jan 2 (0)
Re: Human Odyssey vs. Western Civilizations - Suzy 12:34 Jan 2 (0)

Does anyone own TOPS learning systems #40 - The Earth, Moon, & Sun? sm - NYSue 11:47 Jan 2 (2)

I'll scan it as soon as dh is done with the other computer. nt - Sue in St Pete 14:39 Jan 2 (1)
- I printed it out and it's ready to go! Thank you very much, Sue! nt - NYSue 15:56 Jan 2 (0)

I am looking for literature suggestions for a twelve year old set during the Norman Conquest and after. Many thanks nt - Lorna 11:47 Jan 2 (7)

Watching Ivanhoe on DVD and then - AnneD 8:19 Jan 3 (0)
Many thanks! nt - Lorna 0:02 Jan 3 (0)
The King's Shadow by Elizabeth Alder (historical fiction - check your library!) nt - 5wolfcubs 20:26 Jan 2 (0)
A little after the Norman Conquest, but what about ... - Lori D. 16:28 Jan 2 (1)
- Thank you! - Lorna 0:10 Jan 3 (0)
We enjoyed William the Conqueror by Thomas Costain (available on amazon.com used) (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:54 Jan 2 (0)
We have "Growing Up with the Norman Conquest" by Alfred Duggan - Trivium Academy 11:54 Jan 2 (0)

Sandra Dumas - susan 11:46 Jan 2 (4)

LOL that message had to be 1.5 years ago. CHC really trims, manages, and sensors their message board, including taking out ... - sandra Dumas 17:31 Jan 2 (2)
- Hey, Sandra. I hadn't heard from you in a while. (sm) - Daisy 17:54 Jan 2 (1)
  - You too Daisy! Happy new year. I've become more of a lurker than a poster lately ... - sandradumas 17:05 Jan 3 (0)
LOL that message had to be 1.5 years ago. CHC really trims, manages, and sensors their message board, including taking out ... - sandra Dumas 17:31 Jan 2 (0)

Natl. Latin Exam in March-- anyone here preparing dc for the test? Care to share any secrets to success? Thanks! nt - Beth in sw WA 11:40 Jan 2 (11)

This will be my first year giving it to a class of mine -- I'm nervous! :o) nt - abbeyej 14:51 Jan 2 (0)
We do this... - nrg 13:09 Jan 2 (1)
- This is what we've done in past, too. nt - Regena in KY 14:49 Jan 2 (0)
Beth, - Hoggirl 12:20 Jan 2 (7)
- I still need to download the form and pay...m - Beth in sw WA 18:30 Jan 2 (6)
  - I nosed around on their site... - Hoggirl 5:12 Jan 3 (1)
    - Thanks, Cynthia. This is really helpful! nt - Beth in sw WA 9:20 Jan 3 (0)
  - The primary Latin teacher (including home school parents) cannot administer the exam... - abbeyej 18:55 Jan 2 (3)
    - My dc have a latin tutor, so...m - Beth in sw WA 9:19 Jan 3 (1)
      - just curious - Hoggirl 10:02 Jan 3 (0)
    - My students take Latin at co op and I am not their teacher; can I proctor the exam for them? TIA (nt) - 74Heaven 22:37 Jan 2 (0)

BF history users- when is a good jumping off point? - HollyDay 10:45 Jan 2 (1)

Whatever you like! You could go from SOTW 2 to BF Early American

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