- Bob Jones, Abeka, RightStart. nt - saved1112 23:12 Jan 5
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- My 5yo loves the Singapore books we got him. And my math reluctant 6yo doesn't hate them. (nt) - Nita 23:04 Jan 5
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- Horizons or Singapore math would be my picks. nt - LaMere Academy 21:41 Jan 5
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- Well, there's Cozy Grammar, but it's very expensive. nt. - CactusPair 20:58 Jan 5
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- BTW: it's for a 6th grader...(nt) - Annie 20:35 Jan 5
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- All American History is perfect for that age. - Carol in Cal. 20:45 Jan 5
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- All American History is perfect for that age. - Carol in Cal. 20:45 Jan 5
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- Yes, we have the PA version (m) - Ria 19:01 Jan 5 (1)
- My 7th grader who loves science used Apologia General in 6th and is using Apologia Physical in 7th. (more) - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:41 Jan 5
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- We did the same..General 5th-6th & Physical in 6th-7th (nt) - mommyfaithe 19:46 Jan 5
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- We did the same..General 5th-6th & Physical in 6th-7th (nt) - mommyfaithe 19:46 Jan 5
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- We are using apologia general science and my 7th grader who hated science now likes it. nt - Kay 18:35 Jan 5
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- Here are a few more... - Lori D. 21:23 Jan 5
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- I compare prices at best book buys(bestwebbuys.com) and... - Jeanne in MN 21:20 Jan 5
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- I compare prices at best book buys(bestwebbuys.com) and... - Jeanne in MN 21:20 Jan 5
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- Here's my favorites. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:35 Jan 5
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- Re: Here's my favorites. - sr 19:43 Jan 5
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- I use BookMooch.com - Jessica from Trivium Academy 19:59 Jan 5
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- Re: I use BookMooch.com - sr 20:03 Jan 5
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- When they request a book from you it appears in your account. It is also emailed to you. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 20:06 Jan 5
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- Jessica...thanks for all the info!nt - sr 20:10 Jan 5
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- Jessica...thanks for all the info!nt - sr 20:10 Jan 5
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- When they request a book from you it appears in your account. It is also emailed to you. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 20:06 Jan 5
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- Re: I use BookMooch.com - sr 20:03 Jan 5
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- I use BookMooch.com - Jessica from Trivium Academy 19:59 Jan 5
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- Re: Here's my favorites. - sr 19:43 Jan 5
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- I don't do any prepping or planning with NOEO Physics I. (m) - JillP 18:54 Jan 5
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- Re: I don't do any prepping or planning with NOEO Physics I. (m) - Caryn 21:18 Jan 5
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- Re: I don't do any prepping or planning with NOEO Physics I. (m) - Caryn 21:18 Jan 5
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- We are using NOEO Biology 2 and it is not teacher intensive. nt - Sue in St Pete 18:09 Jan 5
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- Perhaps you could combine them into one program and use a kit from Home Science Tools... - Tami 17:05 Jan 5
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- Agree, BJU is definately not independent. nt - HollyDay 16:30 Jan 5
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- BJU is *not* independent.... - Heather in WI 16:11 Jan 5
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- Are you looking for continuous stroke manuscript? Because . . . - Brenda Lupino 21:10 Jan 5
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- Handwriting without Tears (nt) - EKS 16:23 Jan 5
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- Getty-Dubay italic may be what you're looking for... - abbeyej 15:06 Jan 5
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- Re: Jessica - if your school year starts in July, how do you schedule the rest of your academic year? (sm) - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:01 Jan 5
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- I don't know if it's enough or not, but it definitely sounds reasonable. hang in there! nt - LaMere Academy 21:43 Jan 5
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- My 4th grader works from 9am to 12:30 pm with a half hour break - Laura in China 21:17 Jan 5
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- Last year my 4th grader worked a solid 4 hours every day (and did another hour of reading in the evening) (m) - EKS 19:50 Jan 5
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- Keep it coming ladies! I am NOT feeling so bad now!! nm - BarbinTN 20:12 Jan 5
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- Keep it coming ladies! I am NOT feeling so bad now!! nm - BarbinTN 20:12 Jan 5
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- My two fourth graders would love your dd schedule. They also would complain then I posted Philippians 2:14 on the wall above their table, "Do everything without complaining or arguing..." (m) - Stephanie in FL 19:18 Jan 5
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- Ooooh I like it! Positive reinforcement! I just told her before - BarbinTN 19:24 Jan 5
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- Ooooh I like it! Positive reinforcement! I just told her before - BarbinTN 19:24 Jan 5
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- I would respectfully add that you are not punishing her for her feelings, but for her behaviour that is inappropriate when she has those feelings. I think - Chris in VA 16:55 Jan 5
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- Thanks Chris, these are some great ideas! I am not doing anything specific with Narrations as of now. sm - BarbinTN 17:35 Jan 5
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- Thanks Chris, these are some great ideas! I am not doing anything specific with Narrations as of now. sm - BarbinTN 17:35 Jan 5
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- She has it easy! Ask my 4th grade daughter... I think it is mainly a power struggle too! nt - frogpond1 16:53 Jan 5
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- Do you all think I am leaving anything out? nm - BarbinTN 17:45 Jan 5
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- Not really, but my daughter has Latin too and her work takes from - frogpond1 18:48 Jan 5
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- Yep! I would love to have a ps 4th graders list for 1 week! sm - BarbinTN 19:20 Jan 5
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- Yep! I would love to have a ps 4th graders list for 1 week! sm - BarbinTN 19:20 Jan 5
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- Not really, but my daughter has Latin too and her work takes from - frogpond1 18:48 Jan 5
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- Do you all think I am leaving anything out? nm - BarbinTN 17:45 Jan 5
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- I have a 4th grader & a K'er and this exact issue comes up(m)... - Nancy in PA 16:16 Jan 5
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- Thanks Nancy! BTW, what's BTDT? Yes, she does - BarbinTN 17:40 Jan 5
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- BTDT means Been There Done That. :o) nt - saved1112 18:25 Jan 5
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- THX! nm - BarbinTN 19:25 Jan 5
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- THX! nm - BarbinTN 19:25 Jan 5
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- BTDT means Been There Done That. :o) nt - saved1112 18:25 Jan 5
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- Thanks Nancy! BTW, what's BTDT? Yes, she does - BarbinTN 17:40 Jan 5
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- That is a very reasonable workload. Mine know that I will add more if they complain...it works. :) nt - flpeggy 15:31 Jan 5
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- I agree wholeheartedly with abbeyej... - claire up north 15:21 Jan 5
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- I too agree with abbeyej... - SLB 15:36 Jan 5
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- THANKS LADIES!!!! I would love to hear more about proper PUNISHMENT for a 10year old?? sm - BarbinTN 15:41 Jan 5
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- Yep! I hear ya.....here's more of what we do.... - SLB 15:53 Jan 5
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- Thanks SLB. Do you guys take breaks or work till you're - BarbinTN 17:42 Jan 5
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- No scheduled breaks.... - SLB 21:27 Jan 5
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- No scheduled breaks.... - SLB 21:27 Jan 5
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- Thanks SLB. Do you guys take breaks or work till you're - BarbinTN 17:42 Jan 5
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- Yep! I hear ya.....here's more of what we do.... - SLB 15:53 Jan 5
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- THANKS LADIES!!!! I would love to hear more about proper PUNISHMENT for a 10year old?? sm - BarbinTN 15:41 Jan 5
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- I too agree with abbeyej... - SLB 15:36 Jan 5
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- I don't think you're asking too much at all. In fact, I think there's one more thing you might need to require of her... - abbeyej 14:45 Jan 5
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- I totally agree. This is not a tough schedule at all. Attitude *must* improve!! nt - Ria 16:44 Jan 5
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- Thanks! Can you believe I have even thought about tailoring?! I shall stand my ground:o) nm - BarbinTN 17:43 Jan 5
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- Thanks! Can you believe I have even thought about tailoring?! I shall stand my ground:o) nm - BarbinTN 17:43 Jan 5
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- Wow. My 6yo would drool at such a lax schedule. If anyone is being unreasonable it is your 4th grader. You could try a week of PS scheduling to let her know just how little work she does have to do. (nt) - Nita 14:55 Jan 5
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- Aaah, wouldn't that be lovely?! I could send all 3 of them - BarbinTN 17:44 Jan 5
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- Sure - Nita 22:47 Jan 5
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- Sure - Nita 22:47 Jan 5
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- Aaah, wouldn't that be lovely?! I could send all 3 of them - BarbinTN 17:44 Jan 5
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- I totally agree. This is not a tough schedule at all. Attitude *must* improve!! nt - Ria 16:44 Jan 5
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- - in case it gets "buried" - Paul 19:57 Jan 5
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- have you seen the Winterpromise Animal program? - Ann in WA 16:12 Jan 5
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- My 6th grade son read it and I don't remember any complaints.(nt) - Debbie in AR 18:52 Jan 5
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- child abuse - StephanieZ 17:05 Jan 5
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- {snort} LOL .. mild opinion you say... :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 17:30 Jan 5
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- {snort} LOL .. mild opinion you say... :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 17:30 Jan 5
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- I wouldn't take the money (m) - EKS 16:36 Jan 5
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- I wouldn't want the added restrictions, especially in Michigan (m) - angela in ohio 14:49 Jan 5
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- Re: How do you feel about the state paying us per student instead of paying the schools? More... - Janice in NJ 14:13 Jan 5
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- It would depend on the legislation...... Canadian content inside:-)... - Strawberry Queen 14:06 Jan 5
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- BC does as well... - Sarah CB 14:22 Jan 5
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- BC does as well... - Sarah CB 14:22 Jan 5
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- There are states where this is one of the options -- but if you choose to take the money, you necessarily trade in certain freedoms... - abbeyej 13:55 Jan 5
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- Um.....(small voice)...Alaska does pay us per homeschooled student (m) - buddhabelly 22:45 Jan 5 (1)
- I wouldn't like to get money from the state for school-too many entanglements there but I would like a tax credit for educational purposes. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:49 Jan 5
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- Tax credit? That's a good idea. - Pam 17:24 Jan 5
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- yup. if i can get a standard deduction per kid w/o having to prove how I'm raising them, then i want a standard education credit w/o having to prove anything except that my dc aren't enrolled in a public school. nt - Peek a Boo 17:24 Jan 5
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- I agree. nt - saved1112 13:51 Jan 5
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- Tax credit? That's a good idea. - Pam 17:24 Jan 5
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- I think that it would only give the state more power to control how we homeschool.(m) - Bethben 13:44 Jan 5
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- Curious here. How have the homeschooling laws in Alaska changed as a result of virtual schools? (m) - JillP 15:43 Jan 5
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- I asked this same question directly to one of Washington's legislators.... - WTMindy 21:27 Jan 5
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- These programs have had no effect on Alaska's independent homeschooling laws. m - akmommy 17:27 Jan 5
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- Alaskan here... - AmyinAlaska 16:22 Jan 5
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- TYPO---It should say I have NOT seen how the charter.... - AmyinAlaska 16:24 Jan 5
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- Here's the info.... - Cathy in KY 17:00 Jan 5
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- Beware much of what i have read at HSLDA's website about Alaska's HS programs is simply incorrect.... - akmommy 17:24 Jan 5
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- You are debating this with someone *in* a charter school *in* Alaska? - srjbdl 17:23 Jan 5
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- ONot debating anything! - Cathy in KY 18:07 Jan 5
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- The crackdown she is talking about refers to outside lessons and classes..... - akmommy 18:13 Jan 5
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- Which is why such schools were shut down.... - Cathy in KY 18:47 Jan 5
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- Which is why such schools were shut down.... - Cathy in KY 18:47 Jan 5
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- The crackdown she is talking about refers to outside lessons and classes..... - akmommy 18:13 Jan 5
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- ONot debating anything! - Cathy in KY 18:07 Jan 5
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- Beware much of what i have read at HSLDA's website about Alaska's HS programs is simply incorrect.... - akmommy 17:24 Jan 5
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- Here's the info.... - Cathy in KY 17:00 Jan 5
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- TYPO---It should say I have NOT seen how the charter.... - AmyinAlaska 16:24 Jan 5
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- I asked this same question directly to one of Washington's legislators.... - WTMindy 21:27 Jan 5
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- Curious here. How have the homeschooling laws in Alaska changed as a result of virtual schools? (m) - JillP 15:43 Jan 5
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- infrastructure - Ann in KY 13:38 Jan 5
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- I have a 3rd grade son... - Colleen in NS 18:59 Jan 5
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- Read, talk, read, talk. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:53 Jan 5
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- Re: Read, talk, read, talk. - Melissa 17:05 Jan 5
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- Re: Read, talk, read, talk. - Melissa 17:05 Jan 5
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- We have no English language library or second hand book store, so we buy a lot of books. Two children, 4th and 1st grade, USD 2,800 pa including all books (casual reading as well as curriculum and assigned reading) nt - Laura in China 22:10 Jan 5
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- Whoops! That should say "moola-schmoola". That's what I get for using nonesense words. nt - Vanna 19:38 Jan 5
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- Ugh. And I can't even spell "nonsense". I better go do something else tonight. nt - Vanna 19:40 Jan 5
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- Ugh. And I can't even spell "nonsense". I better go do something else tonight. nt - Vanna 19:40 Jan 5
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- Cat#4 plus moola-schoola for frequent field trips. nt - Vanna 19:37 Jan 5
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- Re: Poll: How much do you spend each year? - Tammie in CA 19:21 Jan 5
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- WOW!! I should get into the homschool book business! LOL nt - saved1112 18:43 Jan 5
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- Private Catholic school would have cost us $2500 for year - so that is what I budget for (nm) - Tigerlily 17:28 Jan 5
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- I tried that line of reasoning with dh, but schools around here run $3,500-5,000. :) - OhElizabeth 19:01 Jan 5
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- The school I had picked out was nearly $12K a year, so I don't feel bad about buying quality books and supplies. nt - Cindyg 18:37 Jan 5
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- Wait, I'm wrong. It is "only" 9K per year. - Cindyg 19:21 Jan 5
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- Wait, I'm wrong. It is "only" 9K per year. - Cindyg 19:21 Jan 5
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- I tried that line of reasoning with dh, but schools around here run $3,500-5,000. :) - OhElizabeth 19:01 Jan 5
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- The amount you spend doen't matter. It's how you spend your time that counts.... - Tami 17:21 Jan 5
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- So Tami..Category 1? - Jessica from Trivium Academy 17:58 Jan 5
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- Way under 1.... - Tami 18:23 Jan 5
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- That is a blessing Tami. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:40 Jan 5
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- That is a blessing Tami. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:40 Jan 5
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- Way under 1.... - Tami 18:23 Jan 5
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- So Tami..Category 1? - Jessica from Trivium Academy 17:58 Jan 5
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- per child. . ? - Stephanie Z 17:17 Jan 5
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- Probably 4.... - erica 16:28 Jan 5
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- I've trimmed some off, at Category 4.1 right now : ) - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:08 Jan 5
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- Cat 5 or whatever Katrina was lol! We have a dual-enrolled college student and those books are $$$! nt - flpeggy 15:33 Jan 5
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- Category 2 for 3 kids, but I think it's because we've settled on our curriculum... - claire up north 15:24 Jan 5
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- We are a category 4 for 3 1/2 kids (sm) - Des 15:22 Jan 5
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- We budget $1200 per year total. (2 kids 1st and pre). (m) - ali in Oregon 15:13 Jan 5
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- My 2nd grader is Category 2 while my K/1st is Category 1... (m) - Nita 14:44 Jan 5
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- 1: no more than $400 for things I truly buy for HSing, or maybe category 2 / Cost is a factor in curriculum choices :) (m) - BarbaraL in OK 14:39 Jan 5
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- Category 2 or sometimes 3 - we have the money so I tend to get a lot of "wants", plus I'm REALLY bad about being a curriculum junkie..... nt - Michelle T 14:30 Jan 5
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- Category 2--around $500 for 2 kids(m) - Closeacademy 14:19 Jan 5
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- Usually Catagory 1... I find as much as I can gently used, then if I have to,,, buy new. So - saved1112 14:00 Jan 5
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- Around $2,000 for four children nt - LaMere Academy 13:59 Jan 5
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- Re: Around $2,000 for four children, same here nt - siloam 15:45 Jan 5
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- Us too! Four kids, in that area. nt - Melissa B 16:20 Jan 5
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- Us too! Four kids, in that area. nt - Melissa B 16:20 Jan 5
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- Re: Around $2,000 for four children, same here nt - siloam 15:45 Jan 5
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- About $1500 yearly for 5 dc. High school stuff is pricey. Ends up about $300 yearly per kid. nt - Julie in CA 13:40 Jan 5
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- Category #5.... - Strawberry Queen 13:39 Jan 5
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- We're Category 5 as well (m) - Sarah CB 14:06 Jan 5
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- Are you in Alberta? If so, which board are you with?nt - Strawberry Queen 15:45 Jan 5
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- No, I'm in BC : ) nt - Sarah CB 18:23 Jan 5
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- No, I'm in BC : ) nt - Sarah CB 18:23 Jan 5
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- Are you in Alberta? If so, which board are you with?nt - Strawberry Queen 15:45 Jan 5
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- What is CND? nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:47 Jan 5
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- CND is an abbreviation for Canadian- or specifically in this instance Canadian dollars. - Strawberry Queen 15:46 Jan 5
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- CND is an abbreviation for Canadian- or specifically in this instance Canadian dollars. - Strawberry Queen 15:46 Jan 5
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- We're Category 5 as well (m) - Sarah CB 14:06 Jan 5
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- Low Category 1. I have to admit that I'm really surprised by some of the amounts ya'll spend!! LOL (nt) - Erica in PA 13:34 Jan 5
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- We're a Catagory 1, too, and I'm really surprised at how much others spend too!! Holy cow! nt - Jeanne in MN 19:07 Jan 5
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- I could be Category 1 if I needed to be. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 20:05 Jan 5
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- I could be Category 1 if I needed to be. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 20:05 Jan 5
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- We're a Catagory 1, too, and I'm really surprised at how much others spend too!! Holy cow! nt - Jeanne in MN 19:07 Jan 5
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- Jessica - If it makes you feel any better, I think what you listed is reasonable and you have given yourself one resource for each history study. And literature often gets used more than once, right? :) <nt> - TarponGirl 13:15 Jan 5
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- So..my choices are responsible and not extravagant? ; ) nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:17 Jan 5
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- You didn't ask, but this is how I usually make my lit. purchasing decisions... - Susan in TN 13:32 Jan 5
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- I'll join! I've already gotten all our U.S. history reads purchased through Goodwill, S.Army and bookcloseouts.com - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:45 Jan 5
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- I'll join! I've already gotten all our U.S. history reads purchased through Goodwill, S.Army and bookcloseouts.com - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:45 Jan 5
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- You didn't ask, but this is how I usually make my lit. purchasing decisions... - Susan in TN 13:32 Jan 5
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- So..my choices are responsible and not extravagant? ; ) nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:17 Jan 5
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- I spend @ $1200-$1800 but we are schooling 7 right now nt - Quiver0f10 13:12 Jan 5
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- Quiver, you are a force of nature! That is amazing. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:20 Jan 5
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- Quiver, you are a force of nature! That is amazing. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:20 Jan 5
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- I probably spend about 1000 for both dc. But I tend to like non-consumable curriculum. Higher for the first... - Kimber 13:06 Jan 5
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- Previously, category 1. This coming year, probably category 2. sm - Susan in TN 13:04 Jan 5
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- I'll plead the 5th and give a longer answer... - OhElizabeth 13:00 Jan 5
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- Maybe I'm not understanding... - Jill, OK in VA 15:37 Jan 5
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- Spending more per child. nt - OhElizabeth 16:38 Jan 5
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- Here let me explain it this way. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 17:09 Jan 5
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- Ah...I knew I had to be missing something. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 17:05 Jan 5
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- Here let me explain it this way. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 17:09 Jan 5
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- Spending more per child. nt - OhElizabeth 16:38 Jan 5
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- Well... - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:08 Jan 5
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- Maybe I'm not understanding... - Jill, OK in VA 15:37 Jan 5
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- Category 4+ (like a hurricane, lotsa damage! :) (m)... - TarponGirl 12:56 Jan 5
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- Re: Category 4+ - Melinda S. 15:22 Jan 5
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- Re: Category 4+ - Melinda S. 15:22 Jan 5
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- Here's the extras I was going to buy - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:55 Jan 5
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- I've had amazingly good luck at used and discount/close-out bookstores. - Jenny in Florida 18:14 Jan 5
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- You and I need to go shopping! We'd have so much fun. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:17 Jan 5
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- You and I need to go shopping! We'd have so much fun. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:17 Jan 5
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- If you're trying to save money, use the library for what you can and buy the ones they dont't have...more - LaMere Academy 14:03 Jan 5
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- You may want to consider holding off on all of the purchases, simply to let your dc get involved... - Kimber 13:13 Jan 5
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- At least half those you can get at the library and... - OhElizabeth 13:12 Jan 5
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- These titles I second off of your list... - TarponGirl 13:01 Jan 5
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- Can you get books like Thunderstorm in the Church or Man Who Laid the Egg in your library? nt - karenciavo 12:58 Jan 5
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- Only Thunderstorm, Laid an Egg, and Heart Strangely Warmed- so I'd probably be waiting for awhile for those. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:01 Jan 5
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- Only Thunderstorm, Laid an Egg, and Heart Strangely Warmed- so I'd probably be waiting for awhile for those. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 13:01 Jan 5
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- I've had amazingly good luck at used and discount/close-out bookstores. - Jenny in Florida 18:14 Jan 5
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- Category 3 (m) - MNClaire 12:52 Jan 5
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- Category 4 - I like to have it all sitting on a shelf, rather than having to search for it. (more) - Rhonda in TX 12:50 Jan 5
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- I spent more than ever before this year, then found out we hated some of the most expensive selections. - Jenny in Florida 12:48 Jan 5
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- This is us, too, only I'd say we're in the... - Jill, OK in VA 13:35 Jan 5
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- This is us, too, only I'd say we're in the... - Jill, OK in VA 13:35 Jan 5
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- Category 1 - sweetpeach 12:42 Jan 5
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- 3 dc approx. grades 3, 5, 7 spend around Category 3, but next year it will be more.nt - Dayle 12:40 Jan 5
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- Tricky, depending on - LH 12:36 Jan 5
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- Also, as the years go by, I actually find I spend LESS because... - Elizabeth 14:12 Jan 5
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- You're right, I'll just spit it out. : ) - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:43 Jan 5
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- Re: You're right, I'll just spit it out. : ) - Janice in NJ 14:49 Jan 5
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- thanks Janice, I always appreciate your input - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:14 Jan 5
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- Re: thanks Janice, I always appreciate your input - Janice in NJ 17:11 Jan 5
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- A room without books is like a body without a soul. It's not mess, you've got soul! - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:29 Jan 5
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- Thanks! ... - Janice in NJ 18:58 Jan 5
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- Thanks! ... - Janice in NJ 18:58 Jan 5
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- A room without books is like a body without a soul. It's not mess, you've got soul! - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:29 Jan 5
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- Re: thanks Janice, I always appreciate your input - Janice in NJ 17:11 Jan 5
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- thanks Janice, I always appreciate your input - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:14 Jan 5
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- There are some books my boys read over and over... - karenciavo 12:54 Jan 5 (1)
- Re: You're right, I'll just spit it out. : ) - Janice in NJ 14:49 Jan 5
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- Also, as the years go by, I actually find I spend LESS because... - Elizabeth 14:12 Jan 5
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- Category 5... - karenciavo 12:34 Jan 5
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- I'm afraid, we woud be in category 10 if there was one! - Diane 15:04 Jan 5
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- Just reread the question. - Diane 15:32 Jan 5
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- Lol Diane!! nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:21 Jan 5
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- Lol Diane!! nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 16:21 Jan 5
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- Just reread the question. - Diane 15:32 Jan 5
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- Definitely here too if we're counting *books* as well as "curriculum". Easily. nt - abbeyej 12:54 Jan 5
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- (I find it *very* difficult to draw the line between "curriculum" and books we just want to read, cds, entertainment stuff, etc. It's sort of all school -- or not. I don't know!). nt - abbeyej 12:58 Jan 5
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- See, that's another thing; is everyone counting lessons, museum memberships, etc.? Or just books? "School" encompasses a great deal for us. nt - Jill, OK in VA 15:11 Jan 5
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- Whoops, just noticed Jessica specified curricula only. nt - Jill, OK in VA 17:07 Jan 5
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- Whoops, just noticed Jessica specified curricula only. nt - Jill, OK in VA 17:07 Jan 5
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- See, that's another thing; is everyone counting lessons, museum memberships, etc.? Or just books? "School" encompasses a great deal for us. nt - Jill, OK in VA 15:11 Jan 5
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- (I find it *very* difficult to draw the line between "curriculum" and books we just want to read, cds, entertainment stuff, etc. It's sort of all school -- or not. I don't know!). nt - abbeyej 12:58 Jan 5
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- I'm afraid, we woud be in category 10 if there was one! - Diane 15:04 Jan 5
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- Lol. Yes. Link inside - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:15 Jan 5
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- Can you tell me - saved1112 12:22 Jan 5
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- Personally I think that one is neat... - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:27 Jan 5
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- I think I'll get it, so I we can study on one side and quiz on the other. :o) nt - saved1112 14:01 Jan 5
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- I think I'll get it, so I we can study on one side and quiz on the other. :o) nt - saved1112 14:01 Jan 5
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- Personally I think that one is neat... - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:27 Jan 5
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- Can you tell me - saved1112 12:22 Jan 5
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- The infomercial looks great, but it was hard to find out how much $$ it costs. . . Then I tried some searches - TanyaS 15:22 Jan 5
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- I have it. - Claire 12:26 Jan 5
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- you could try .. - Allison TX 12:17 Jan 5
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- Thank You Dawn! I was able to find it on Amazon with the ISBN .YEAH!! ( nt) - Belle in MA 12:17 Jan 5
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- I usually buy the Horizon's TM's used from amazon for $5-$10. They aren't that clearly labled for each grade, so I search for it by ISBN number. If you could get the ISBN number for the second part, you could probably search amazon for it. NT - Dawn 11:52 Jan 5
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- Thanks Jessica. :) Yeah I guess the used route is the only way to go. Hopefully I will be able to find it!(nt) - Belle in MA 11:49 Jan 5
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- At ChristianBook.com link inside - Jessica from Trivium Academy 11:36 Jan 5
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- Oh, I see what you're saying. You'll have to buy it used. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 11:39 Jan 5
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- Oh, I see what you're saying. You'll have to buy it used. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 11:39 Jan 5
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- Maybe you could try an online writing course? (link inside) - KathyBC 12:59 Jan 5
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- Whoops... - KathyBC 13:00 Jan 5
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- Whoops... - KathyBC 13:00 Jan 5
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- I heard her speak for a whole weekend at a small, hs retreat!! - Jeanne in MN 19:25 Jan 5
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- Our DS enjoyed both types (m) - Malenki 18:50 Jan 5
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- Thanks ladies for some great ideas. This should keep us busy for a while : )... - Laura C. 18:40 Jan 5
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- Some of both, IMO... - Catherine 18:05 Jan 5
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- My 2.5 yo ds loves Peter Rabbit...especially yelling "Stop Thief!" like Mr McGregor... - mommyfaithe 15:04 Jan 5
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- Here are my *must read* picture books (m) - angela in ohio 14:54 Jan 5
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- We just finished Winnie-the-Pooh and boy, was that a hit with my 3.5 yo! (m) - Nancy in SoCal 14:10 Jan 5
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- check out the SL preK book list ... - Strawberry Queen 13:20 Jan 5
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- Well I guess we might be weird because... - OhElizabeth 12:03 Jan 5
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- Just had to say... we LOVE Teddy Robinson! :-) (nt) - Malenki 18:37 Jan 5
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- Just had to say... we LOVE Teddy Robinson! :-) (nt) - Malenki 18:37 Jan 5
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- BFIAR books are wonderful for this age! (m-link) - Laurie in VA 11:44 Jan 5
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- we had some favorites when mine were that little: - HollyDAy 11:20 Jan 5
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- We are ding a mix of both. (m) - Mean Mom 11:18 Jan 5
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- I got to pick my password when I signed up... - Ericaand3kids 12:11 Jan 5
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- Finally up and running....thanks - Lorri 13:11 Jan 5
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- I just went back to their site and I can see now.... - Lorri 12:22 Jan 5
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- Thanks Erica....I actually decided to call them and... - Lorri 12:19 Jan 5
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- Finally up and running....thanks - Lorri 13:11 Jan 5
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- Well I can comment on the RS stuff... - OhElizabeth 12:11 Jan 5
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- If Singapore skips some traditional topics, you might touch on those... - ali in Oregon 10:45 Jan 5
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- I'd keep going... - erica 11:58 Jan 5
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- I'd keep going... - erica 11:58 Jan 5
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- Word Problems - Myrtle 10:41 Jan 5
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- The one we have is the one that was linked on this board, sometime ago... - Jill, OK in VA 11:51 Jan 5
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- Should add, the one I have is the one available as a fabric panel, at WalMart...NOT the Pottery Barn one, lol. nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:52 Jan 5
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- ::Sigh::...and also, it shows countries *and their capitals*. There. I'm done, lol. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:07 Jan 5
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- Jill, OK in VA... is it mainly primary/bold colors? nt - saved1112 18:46 Jan 5
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- Yep. Bold colors, black printing; very easy to read. nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:00 Jan 5
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- Yep. Bold colors, black printing; very easy to read. nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:00 Jan 5
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- Jill, OK in VA... is it mainly primary/bold colors? nt - saved1112 18:46 Jan 5
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- ::Sigh::...and also, it shows countries *and their capitals*. There. I'm done, lol. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 12:07 Jan 5
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- Should add, the one I have is the one available as a fabric panel, at WalMart...NOT the Pottery Barn one, lol. nt - Jill, OK in VA 11:52 Jan 5
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- I would think a fabric map is okay for preschool and younger elementary but I wouldn't depend on it for geography work beyond the continents - Jessica from Trivium Academy 11:18 Jan 5
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- I think I'll get the use a fabric one for the littles and get a laminated one for my oldest. Thanks! nt - saved1112 12:04 Jan 5
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- I think I'll get the use a fabric one for the littles and get a laminated one for my oldest. Thanks! nt - saved1112 12:04 Jan 5
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- I don't know if Timberdoodle sells it yet, but we like the Kids version of Typing Instructor even better than the deluxe. How old is your dc? My dd is 7 and prefers the kids. nt - OhElizabeth 12:13 Jan 5
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- Ds will be in 6th grade next year. nt - Susan in TN 13:09 Jan 5
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- Oh,then go for the Deluxe, not the kids. nt - OhElizabeth 16:42 Jan 5
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- Oh,then go for the Deluxe, not the kids. nt - OhElizabeth 16:42 Jan 5
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- You can buy the Kids version at www.morningstarlearning.com nt - OhElizabeth 12:15 Jan 5
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- CompUSA stores (brick & mortar) carry it, too. nt - mom2abcd 17:35 Jan 5
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- CompUSA stores (brick & mortar) carry it, too. nt - mom2abcd 17:35 Jan 5
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- Ds will be in 6th grade next year. nt - Susan in TN 13:09 Jan 5
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- I got Spongebob for a fun way to intro typing, but now I think I'd like Typing Instructor. nt - saved1112 12:06 Jan 5
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- We have booth TI and Spongebob, ds (8) prefers TI. nt - Karie 13:13 Jan 5
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- Karie, does your ds use TI Deluxe or the kid version? nt - saved1112 18:47 Jan 5
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- Karie, does your ds use TI Deluxe or the kid version? nt - saved1112 18:47 Jan 5
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- We have booth TI and Spongebob, ds (8) prefers TI. nt - Karie 13:13 Jan 5
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- Typing Instructor is great! (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:32 Jan 5
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- It's working well here -m - Kathie in VA 11:09 Jan 5
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- Mavis Beacon Teaches Typings worked very well here. nt - Tammyla 10:53 Jan 5
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- I might need to try a lesson! LoL nt - Tammyla 10:55 Jan 5
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- I might need to try a lesson! LoL nt - Tammyla 10:55 Jan 5
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- Here's one that I have (link only)... - Jill, OK in VA 11:31 Jan 5
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- Okay, link won't work; I'll try to cut and paste... - Jill, OK in VA 11:32 Jan 5
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- Okay, link won't work; I'll try to cut and paste... - Jill, OK in VA 11:32 Jan 5
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- Way to go! I hope you enjoy your break. nt - Lisa in TX 12:45 Jan 5
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- Great! We love books on tape too! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:33 Jan 5
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- My current fourth grader... - Catherine 18:09 Jan 5
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- Here is our 4th grade year... - Michelle T 14:37 Jan 5
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- 4th grade ideas... - TarponGirl 13:10 Jan 5
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- We are using... - Dawn 12:02 Jan 5
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- 4th grade - MIch elle 9:40 Jan 5
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- If you want to follow the WTM method, buy the book or check it out from the library. It's a good investment. nt - saved1112 9:39 Jan 5
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- Here's what we did for 4th grade... - saved1112 10:13 Jan 5
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- Ok, here's what we did... - saved1112 10:20 Jan 5
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- Ok, here's what we did... - saved1112 10:20 Jan 5
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- Here's what we did for 4th grade... - saved1112 10:13 Jan 5
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- Some people use ETC as a supplement to RR, - Claire 10:36 Jan 5
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- 100 EZ Lessons is *very* different... - Elizabeth 9:33 Jan 5
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- I've seen 100 EZ and used it a bit, but never stuck with it because....m - Pensguys 10:34 Jan 5
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- Curious - why can't you take SWR anymore?nt - Sarah CB 11:15 Jan 5
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- Because.... - Pensguys 11:48 Jan 5
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- 100 EZL is so easy on you. . . - Stephanie Z 17:27 Jan 5
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- Thanks for your input, Stephanie...I'm still thinking...not making any quick decisions here. nt - Pensguys 20:28 Jan 5
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- Glad it worked for you, but we had a very different experience. Did not work for us. At. All. nt - KPM 18:20 Jan 5
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- Thanks for your input, Stephanie...I'm still thinking...not making any quick decisions here. nt - Pensguys 20:28 Jan 5
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- 100 EZL is so easy on you. . . - Stephanie Z 17:27 Jan 5
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- Because.... - Pensguys 11:48 Jan 5
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- Curious - why can't you take SWR anymore?nt - Sarah CB 11:15 Jan 5
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- I've seen 100 EZ and used it a bit, but never stuck with it because....m - Pensguys 10:34 Jan 5
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- I prefer ABeCeDarian to Reading Reflex- the principle is the same, but the lessons are all planned out for you. I found RR a hassle. Link inside - KPM 9:02 Jan 5
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- Yes. If you're just starting out, go with the ABeCeDarian materials. - Claire 10:39 Jan 5
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- Thanks....I'm going to join and read up further on this. nt - Pensguys 11:49 Jan 5
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- Thanks....I'm going to join and read up further on this. nt - Pensguys 11:49 Jan 5
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- So what do you need to order to do this? (if I decide to do this?_ nt - Pensguys 9:08 Jan 5
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- How old is your child ? - KPM 9:23 Jan 5
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- See my post above to Elizabeth..... - Pensguys 10:35 Jan 5
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- See my post above to Elizabeth..... - Pensguys 10:35 Jan 5
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- How old is your child ? - KPM 9:23 Jan 5
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- Yes. If you're just starting out, go with the ABeCeDarian materials. - Claire 10:39 Jan 5
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- Reviews of some diagramming resources - Paula H 11:50 Jan 5
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- Thanks ladies!!! nt - HollyDay 11:21 Jan 5
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- Check out this website... - saved1112 9:37 Jan 5
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- Do an online search... - Elizabeth 9:35 Jan 5
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- Should say *you could* do an online search... - Elizabeth 9:37 Jan 5
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- Should say *you could* do an online search... - Elizabeth 9:37 Jan 5
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- DD does a little workbook, all the IP and CWP (m) - nmoira 16:11 Jan 5
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- We use several.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 11:12 Jan 5
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- Just finished 1A, starting 1B and I like both CWP and IP. We've done all of CWP to date and we pick and choose in IP (nt) - ali in Oregon 10:51 Jan 5
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- I use Intensive Practice; it has all sorts of problems including word problems and it has an End of the Book Test with I used as a kind of final exam. nt - karenciavo 9:50 Jan 5
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- Same story here. nt - Fran51 15:52 Jan 5
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- Same story here. nt - Fran51 15:52 Jan 5
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- It depends... - Myrtle 9:03 Jan 5
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- neat isnt it! nt - HollyDay 8:17 Jan 5
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- I use VP history and supplement with SOTW - Sandy 10:00 Jan 5
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- Hijacking! Sandy, a question for you, please... - Hoggirl 10:25 Jan 5
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- Here's the answer :o) - Sandy 14:48 Jan 5
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- thanks! (m) - Hoggirl 19:23 Jan 5
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- thanks! (m) - Hoggirl 19:23 Jan 5
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- Here's the answer :o) - Sandy 14:48 Jan 5
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- Hijacking! Sandy, a question for you, please... - Hoggirl 10:25 Jan 5
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- You could continue with SOTW as your *main* history program and supplment with SL core 3/4 readers. - Stacy in NJ 8:12 Jan 5
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- Re: I would like some imput for elementary history. - Jessica from Trivium Academy 7:56 Jan 5
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- O.K. another question? - momof5 19:48 Jan 5
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- No extra time for SL. You can use the readers as assiged lit. reading, so no need to extend the year. nm - Stacy in NJ 21:09 Jan 5
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- No extra time for SL. You can use the readers as assiged lit. reading, so no need to extend the year. nm - Stacy in NJ 21:09 Jan 5
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- This is exactly what we do, follow SOTW III and supplement with US history. (m) - Mean Mom 11:27 Jan 5
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- O.K. another question? - momof5 19:48 Jan 5
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- I've heard the first few lessons are scripted, but after that you are on your own. nt - mom2abcd 17:41 Jan 5
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- Instead of Reading Works, why not get one of Spalding's teacher guides? nt - Ellie 9:01 Jan 5
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- Re: Instead of Reading Works, why not get one of Spalding's teacher guides? nt - Kim 9:29 Jan 5
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- Why are you opposed to RW Ellie? nt - Kim 9:30 Jan 5
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- I'm not "opposed" to Reading Works; I'm pro-Spalding... - Ellie 10:26 Jan 5
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- Are the TE book for Spalding that good?....WRTR is not an easy program to implement...nt - kim 12:32 Jan 5
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- Well... - Ellie 13:18 Jan 5
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- So..what is one to do that is trying to teach 4 children... - kim 13:28 Jan 5
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- Hmmm... - Ellie 21:13 Jan 5
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- Hmmm... - Ellie 21:13 Jan 5
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- So..what is one to do that is trying to teach 4 children... - kim 13:28 Jan 5
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- Well... - Ellie 13:18 Jan 5
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- Are the TE book for Spalding that good?....WRTR is not an easy program to implement...nt - kim 12:32 Jan 5
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- I'm not "opposed" to Reading Works; I'm pro-Spalding... - Ellie 10:26 Jan 5
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- Why are you opposed to RW Ellie? nt - Kim 9:30 Jan 5
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- Re: Instead of Reading Works, why not get one of Spalding's teacher guides? nt - Kim 9:29 Jan 5
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- ctrl +F - amber in GA 7:33 Jan 5
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- Skip it and start again in the fall. Sounds like he needs more time to mature... - MIch elle 8:31 Jan 5
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- Re: grammar for 3rd grade - HollyDay 8:20 Jan 5
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- Just a fun suggestion... - Jessica from Trivium Academy 8:03 Jan 5
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- Check your local library. Ours has them! (nt) - Belle in MA 12:05 Jan 5
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- I bought a few at Bookcloseouts.com a few months ago and Amazon has a good many of them - Jessica from Trivium Academy 11:05 Jan 5
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- Oh, I must second! These are fun books! nt - KC 10:05 Jan 5
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- I want these!! Where do you suggest I get them? tn - HollyDay 8:25 Jan 5
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- I've gotten some from paperbackswap.com - Rhonda in TX 12:13 Jan 5
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- I've gotten some from paperbackswap.com - Rhonda in TX 12:13 Jan 5
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- Check your local library. Ours has them! (nt) - Belle in MA 12:05 Jan 5
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- What about Shurley?... - karenciavo 8:00 Jan 5
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- I agree with Shurley grammar - Chris in PA 8:26 Jan 5
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- Re: I agree with Shurley grammar - hpymomof3 9:47 Jan 5
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- Re: I agree with Shurley grammar - hpymomof3 9:47 Jan 5
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- I agree with Shurley grammar - Chris in PA 8:26 Jan 5
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- Well, IMO he won't be behind. Behind what? - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:55 Jan 5
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- Not a link, but here's something my group did a while ago. (m) - FloridaLisa 8:00 Jan 5
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- Writing, from our experience... - Lori D. 22:15 Jan 5
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- My reluctant 8th grader writer is making great progress... - Catherine 18:13 Jan 5
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- Re: 8th grade schedule....Help! - SusanAR 9:42 Jan 5
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- Susan... - MIch elle 10:39 Jan 5
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- Susan... - MIch elle 10:39 Jan 5
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- Computer - Hoggirl 7:58 Jan 5
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- Broken record for grammar... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:04 Jan 5
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- I'm a picky eater and so is my son. Some ideas to get you started. - KC 7:38 Jan 5
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- It took me years to realize my pickiness was because of texture. - Rhonda in TX 12:45 Jan 5
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- Thanks! This is very interesting to me, as none if my children will eat Mashed potatoes, even my non-pickys. I have always thought this strange! nt - Just Me 7:48 Jan 5
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- It took me years to realize my pickiness was because of texture. - Rhonda in TX 12:45 Jan 5
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- LovetoLearn.net sells a book... - OhElizabeth 7:32 Jan 5
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- One caveat to this advice from a picky eater: I starved myself many times! (m) - KC 7:43 Jan 5
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- I do have a comment on the gag/sand thing... - OhElizabeth 12:47 Jan 5
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- Not being snarky, but I just have to ask... - kbm 15:17 Jan 5
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- I'm not saying you can't have something you don't "like"... - OhElizabeth 16:50 Jan 5
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- I'm not saying you can't have something you don't "like"... - OhElizabeth 16:50 Jan 5
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- Not being snarky, but I just have to ask... - kbm 15:17 Jan 5
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- I used to do this... - Rebecca in VA 8:13 Jan 5
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- Just to help someone else who may be reading this... - kbm 10:25 Jan 5
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- Well, she wasn't happy about it! - Rebecca in VA 13:25 Jan 5
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- Yep, and I have my doctor's complete support. - kbm 15:12 Jan 5
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- Yep, and I have my doctor's complete support. - kbm 15:12 Jan 5
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- Well, she wasn't happy about it! - Rebecca in VA 13:25 Jan 5
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- One thing about becoming undernourished and more food averse... - abbeyej 8:21 Jan 5
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- Just to help someone else who may be reading this... - kbm 10:25 Jan 5
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- I do have a comment on the gag/sand thing... - OhElizabeth 12:47 Jan 5
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- One caveat to this advice from a picky eater: I starved myself many times! (m) - KC 7:43 Jan 5
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- ETC? I am wanting to use PP....questions.. - KIm 7:35 Jan 5
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- PP is for..... - Nita 13:56 Jan 5
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- ETC= Explode the Code workbooks. (m) - Erica in PA 7:53 Jan 5
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- PP is for..... - Nita 13:56 Jan 5
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- yup, I'd switch without a moment's hesitation /nft - katilac 7:25 Jan 5
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- My Ds did the same thing. - nandmsmom 6:54 Jan 5
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- I would put PP out of *his* sight, but keep it on hand as a reference for *you*... - abbeyej 6:20 Jan 5
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- That sounds like a good possibility, Abbey. (m) - Erica in PA 12:22 Jan 5
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- Abeka. nt - saved1112 18:50 Jan 5
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- Abeka. nt - saved1112 18:50 Jan 5
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- Yep. This is what I would suggest, too. nt - Jill, OK in VA 9:24 Jan 5
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- I used PP with my elder two dc. When it came time to teach my next child to read... - Lana in TX 6:55 Jan 5
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- That sounds like a good possibility, Abbey. (m) - Erica in PA 12:22 Jan 5
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- I have always felt - Melinda S. 15:30 Jan 5
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- Well, I think your schedule looks just fine... - Melissa B 20:53 Jan 5
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- I am trying very hard to get on a schedule. - Rhonda in TX 23:04 Jan 5
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- I am trying very hard to get on a schedule. - Rhonda in TX 23:04 Jan 5
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- I don't think it's too much.... - erica 20:53 Jan 5
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- Hmmm... Good thoughts! - Rhonda in TX 22:59 Jan 5
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- Hmmm... Good thoughts! - Rhonda in TX 22:59 Jan 5
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- I have a different view. (m) - Nita 13:43 Jan 5
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- Thank you. (m) - Rhonda in TX 16:41 Jan 5
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- Thank you. (m) - Rhonda in TX 16:41 Jan 5
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- Girl, my boy would revolt!LOL... - Greta Lea:) 13:14 Jan 5
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- Good suggestions. Thank you. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 13:29 Jan 5
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- Good suggestions. Thank you. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 13:29 Jan 5
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- Re: Are we doing too much? Grades 3 & 4 - Jessica from Trivium Academy 12:03 Jan 5
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- Thanks for your suggestions. - Rhonda in TX 12:26 Jan 5
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- With such a caring and in-tune Mom, I think they'll be fine and you're doing great. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:55 Jan 5
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- With such a caring and in-tune Mom, I think they'll be fine and you're doing great. nt - Jessica from Trivium Academy 18:55 Jan 5
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- Thanks for your suggestions. - Rhonda in TX 12:26 Jan 5
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- yes, I think it's too much - katilac 6:03 Jan 5
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- Your take on scheduled reading is not quite right. - Rhonda in TX 11:26 Jan 5
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- I agree with katilac and her suggestions. You could vary the readings... (m) - BarbaraL in OK 7:14 Jan 5
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- Sonlight doesn't really lend itself to a couple of times a week. - Rhonda in Tx 11:31 Jan 5
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- exactly why SL is great for some, and not others - Brenda Coug 14:13 Jan 5
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- katilac & BarbaraL - I don't want it to sound like I'm not "listening" to what you're saying. - Rhonda in TX 12:27 Jan 5
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- hey, you don't have to 'agree' as long as you 'listen' - katilac 19:39 Jan 5
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- I am 'guess-timating' the times. (more) - Rhonda in TX 23:10 Jan 5
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- I am 'guess-timating' the times. (more) - Rhonda in TX 23:10 Jan 5
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- hey, you don't have to 'agree' as long as you 'listen' - katilac 19:39 Jan 5
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- exactly why SL is great for some, and not others - Brenda Coug 14:13 Jan 5
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- Sonlight doesn't really lend itself to a couple of times a week. - Rhonda in Tx 11:31 Jan 5
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- Your take on scheduled reading is not quite right. - Rhonda in TX 11:26 Jan 5
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- I've found listings in the past. . . - Pam in MA 5:41 Jan 5
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- Here is one.. - Shenan 5:40 Jan 5
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- I forgot to mention: you can contact me directly - Laura in China 1:49 Jan 5
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- Re: what are your favorite Charlotte Mason sites...m - hsm 12:53 Jan 5
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- thanks! nt - Ann in WA 9:43 Jan 5
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- Here's a list - Jessica from Trivium Academy 4:00 Jan 5
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- I want to also recommend LindaFay's site. - Rhonda in TX 4:03 Jan 5
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- I want to also recommend LindaFay's site. - Rhonda in TX 4:03 Jan 5
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- Here's a list - Jessica from Trivium Academy 4:00 Jan 5
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- Re: what are your favorite Charlotte Mason sites...m - Des 3:11 Jan 5
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- I like the Evan-Moor continent books - Laura in China 0:20 Jan 5
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- Thanks! I will check into these. I have really liked Evan Moor in the past. nt - Debbie in Austin 18:33 Jan 5
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- age range (?) - Hoggirl 9:21 Jan 5
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- Re: I like the Evan-Moor continent books - Julie in CA 8:03 Jan 5
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- That's what I was going to suggest. nt - saved1112 0:59 Jan 5
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- Thanks! I will check into these. I have really liked Evan Moor in the past. nt - Debbie in Austin 18:33 Jan 5
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- We use MFW K as well, although we're not very happy with it; have you looked at Winter Promise? (m) - Malenki 11:50 Jan 5
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- In what way didn't it work out for you? nt - saved1112 12:14 Jan 5
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- Two things that seemed to be the biggest hurdle (m) - Malenki 19:23 Jan 5
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- Two things that seemed to be the biggest hurdle (m) - Malenki 19:23 Jan 5
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- In what way didn't it work out for you? nt - saved1112 12:14 Jan 5
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- Another vote for My Father's World! (m) - 2lilreds in NC 7:25 Jan 5
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- I use this w/ ds and dd, and my friend uses w/ her ds. nt - saved1112 8:58 Jan 5
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- I use this w/ ds and dd, and my friend uses w/ her ds. nt - saved1112 8:58 Jan 5
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- Re: Kindergarten curric for 51/2 ds & timeline reccomendation - Ally 5:48 Jan 5
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- My Father's World .... - saved1112 1:01 Jan 5
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- Have you looked at My Father's World ,a curriculum that pulls it all togother for you? nt - CactusPair 22:22 Jan 4
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- By the way, I found a Minimus Verb Bingo game on the internet...(m) - buddhabelly 23:05 Jan 5
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- Here's our schedule. - Cindyg 19:19 Jan 5
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- Here's basically what we do in my class... - abbeyej 7:02 Jan 5
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- We are using Minimus as a supplement to Prima Latina... - Tommysmommy 23:05 Jan 4
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- Thanks Denise, that's very helpful! n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 0:02 Jan 5
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- Thanks Denise, that's very helpful! n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 0:02 Jan 5
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- I'm using Christian Light Math 1 with my 5yo after years of Saxon with my other chilren.... - LNC 8:06 Jan 5
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- Great! Sounds like a possibility for my 4 yo for next year. nm - EchoMom 9:46 Jan 5
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- Great! Sounds like a possibility for my 4 yo for next year. nm - EchoMom 9:46 Jan 5
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- Re: Christian Light Education Math or English - Anyone used either of these? I'd like opinions please. Thanks! nm - Frelle 6:19 Jan 5
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- Frelle, what levels of the math have you used so far?......m - EchoMom 9:44 Jan 5
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- Re: Frelle, what levels of the math have you used so far?......m - Frelle 14:35 Jan 5
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- Re: Frelle, what levels of the math have you used so far?......m - Frelle 14:35 Jan 5
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- Frelle, what levels of the math have you used so far?......m - EchoMom 9:44 Jan 5
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- We are using the English, and it's fantastic.... - Tami 5:31 Jan 5 (1)
- Don't you love it when I can check off two boxes for one activity:-) great idea - Strawberry Queen 21:49 Jan 4
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- I'm using RS Spanish and I have a friend using German (m and link) - Vanna 20:41 Jan 4
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- You can start in R&S English 4 without ever having done grammar before... - MIch elle 5:30 Jan 5
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- Thanks - that's helpful to know. I guess I can skip some things! nt. - Brenda in FL 9:25 Jan 5
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- Thanks - that's helpful to know. I guess I can skip some things! nt. - Brenda in FL 9:25 Jan 5
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- I like Honey for a Child's Heart but I like How to Grow a Young Reader even better (Katherine Lindskoog is one of the authors) nt - Maverick 13:35 Jan 5
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- OF those, Book Tree, but I also like Books Children Love even better. nt - angela in ohio 4:39 Jan 5
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- Oops, not Books Children Love, I meant Best Books (by BJUP). nt - angela in ohio 4:41 Jan 5
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- Oops, not Books Children Love, I meant Best Books (by BJUP). nt - angela in ohio 4:41 Jan 5
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- I've only read Honey for a Child's Heart, but I absolutely love it. - Rhonda in TX 4:22 Jan 5
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- A fun one is "How to get your child to love reading" by Esme Codell. Lots of quirky lists. YOu can also go to the library and ask; there are a lot of these books. nt - dangermom 22:33 Jan 4
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- My favorite resource is The New York Times Parents' Guide to the Best Books for Children, by Eden Ross Lipson. nt. - CactusPair 22:26 Jan 4
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