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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 07 (0)
  • Any CQLA users out there? How is it working for you?... - Karen in MD 2:10 Jan 8 (0)
  • Doing State history with WTM - Ruth CA 1:59 Jan 8 (0)
  • Has anybody used HomeSchool Minder for keeping records? sm - Mary in Idaho 1:00 Jan 8 (0)
  • New here! and I have a question - Tricia in Phx 0:37 Jan 8 (1)
  • WHere to find good prices and low shipping on just a few items? (m) - Needleroozer 23:59 Jan 7 (3)
  • Does BJU 6th grade history cover the same time period as Abeka 5th grade history? (m) - MI Mom. 23:07 Jan 7 (2)
  • OT- Galloping the Globe plagarism issue - Dari in NC 22:49 Jan 7 (1)
  • Saxon Math question for 8th grader - Katie in FL 22:00 Jan 7 (1)
  • Is Christian Kids Explore Chemistry too advanced for an 8 yr old? TIA - lizh 21:51 Jan 7 (5)
  • Spelling Rules - Marie 21:26 Jan 7 (5)
  • Classical education with American history in first grade? - Renee Morris 21:03 Jan 7 (6)
  • Any suggestions on what looks like "sloppy" math work to mom . . . ? - earlnmichelle 20:56 Jan 7 (5)
  • Mama Owl....don't you use Robinson Curriculum? (And Stephanie in TX?) m - Pensguys 20:56 Jan 7 (1)
  • Looking for a boxed science curriculum for my dd going in 5th next year. Anyone have any opinions/experience with BJU? Rod and Staff?Alpha Omega? Singapore Science? or any other boxed set.? Thanks in advance! nt - Angela 20:42 Jan 7 (5)
  • Has anyone used the Hexco spelling cd for 2-4th? Any comments? nt - carin' for seven 20:32 Jan 7 (0)
  • Classical Composition Narrative: Could people tell me how they are using this? I could use to see lesson plans (m) - Needleroozer 20:22 Jan 7 (0)
  • Is there a really good American Sign language Curriculum? (m) - ilovemy5kids 20:21 Jan 7 (4)
  • Need some thoughts on what to do with my 2nd grader next year... - Heather in VA 20:19 Jan 7 (3)
  • Tami, regarding my comments on the myriad of history programs available to us...(m) - Colleen 19:17 Jan 7 (2)
  • Sonlight language Arts... - Diane 19:00 Jan 7 (4)
  • modern curriculum press phonics - Alicia 18:47 Jan 7 (1)
  • Calvert with advanced reader? - Jennifer in San Antonio 18:34 Jan 7 (1)
  • Is there a place online that I can view the TOC for SOTW4? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 17:45 Jan 7 (2)
  • Questions about LA for K-1 - MeinBC 17:44 Jan 7 (1)
  • OK, I need some hand-holding regarding dictation (m) - JC in ON 16:57 Jan 7 (4)
  • Here is that Rod and Staff 5 Bible review I promised... - Tami 16:31 Jan 7 (4)
  • I'm new to this site and looking for short story sources (more) - inkling06 16:14 Jan 7 (2)
  • Rebecca S ..Thanks for you answers about MFW. I did want "that kind of biblical base" Thanks!! nt - Jen P 16:00 Jan 7 (0)
  • Evan-Moor Geography Units...anyone have input on these? (m) - JennG 15:08 Jan 7 (0)
  • Rhonda M... I answered your LRTEG question way down there! (nt) - Tiff 14:35 Jan 7 (0)
  • Anthropology & Archaeology for a 6 yr old??? - Crissy 14:34 Jan 7 (3)
  • braseltonmomof3 - answered your Visual Link Spanish post below (nt) - Claire 14:28 Jan 7 (0)
  • Does anyone know of a computer spelling program where we can input our own words? nt - CatherineM 14:07 Jan 7 (3)
  • Piggybacking on the R&S math ? below about skipping levels (m) - AlmostLucy 13:55 Jan 7 (2)
  • Peek a Boo, RRC has Mysteries in History cheaper... - Terri in MN 13:28 Jan 7 (1)
  • Help! What to do with ds9 who can work through Saxon 54 problems but for the life of him cannot explain how he got the answers...m - Lyn 13:13 Jan 7 (4)
  • Right Start Math abacus - KarenNC 12:59 Jan 7 (5)
  • My Father's World users - A Quick Question - Michelle My Bell 12:42 Jan 7 (3)
  • Those of you who have dc only 1 grade apart, do you do Language Arts with them at the same level or do you use seperate grade specific materials? - EchoMom 11:58 Jan 7 (5)
  • Can someone help me with questions about SWR? m - SuzieQ 11:28 Jan 7 (6)
  • Help me out with LA schedule, (again) please...long... - Wanda 11:23 Jan 7 (3)
  • Is there some type of list of ONLY secular homeschool materials? - kbm 11:12 Jan 7 (17)
  • Can someone post the tests that are on the Rainbow Science website? (I can't find them!) nt - AmyCC 11:11 Jan 7 (2)
  • Is it too early to ask about Elementary Greek year 2? nt - Carolyn in Ohio 10:58 Jan 7 (1)
  • Elle or other R&S Math users: If I wanted to accelerate my son a little in math............ - Mama Owl 10:52 Jan 7 (4)
  • Anyone one have a coupon code for Buy.com or Amazon???nt TIA!! - Marie 10:35 Jan 7 (0)
  • Question on Joy Hakim's series, what's the difference between all the versions? nt - Karie 9:46 Jan 7 (1)
  • Saxon Math - SJM 9:31 Jan 7 (4)
  • Where can I buy Bobbie Chertok's Learning About Ancient Civilizations Through Art?(nt) - Jenn in IN 9:14 Jan 7 (4)
  • EchoMom ..I have Staples do a comb binding nt - Jen P 8:14 Jan 7 (1)
  • Book Recommendation: American Revolution and a glimpse into how we're attacking this historical event: - Janice in NJ 7:57 Jan 7 (4)
  • LLATL - is is secular? I know this has been asked before - but... - Penny in VT 7:38 Jan 7 (5)
  • Mamakarla - I answered you below (nt) - Rebecca S 6:27 Jan 7 (0)
  • Regena- please tell me about the McGraw Hill Spanish text. Thanks! nt - Kendra in CA 2:56 Jan 7 (1)
  • Amount of literature read - Cathy4 in CA 2:27 Jan 7 (7)
  • Taking notes and outlining - Cathy4 in CA 2:17 Jan 7 (8)
  • Narratives for Science/non-fiction books - Cathy4 in CA 2:09 Jan 7 (4)
  • Looking for online comprehension questions/guides for... - Charmaine in IN 0:43 Jan 7 (1)
  • Researching for 7th grade cirriculum-need help - Denah 0:23 Jan 7 (8)
  • Hands-on Equations. What are level 3 problems like? nt - lovemykids 0:22 Jan 7 (0)
  • Bits, I posted regarding your Omnibus inquiry down below. nt - Kate CA 0:02 Jan 7 (0)
  • FLL recc. Oral Lanugage Exercise, Grades One Through Six by William A Kappele -- has anyone used this or something similar, for oral usage? (m) - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 23:49 Jan 6 (5)
  • Anyone know of a historical fiction for Ancient Israel or India?? nt - Marie 23:24 Jan 6 (7)
  • Stewart Grammar? Opinions from those who've used it? nt - AlmostLucy 22:59 Jan 6 (0)
  • Ria, I posted a question about MWS and middle school in the thread below. nt - AlmostLucy 22:58 Jan 6 (0)
  • Can anyone recommend a version of the Iliad and Odyssey for a 6th grader? TIA...nt - Sue Scott Wellons 22:26 Jan 6 (3)
  • what math should i do next with an adv. 7th grader - renoblivion 22:24 Jan 6 (2)
  • What level to begin Wordly Wise? - Angel 22:06 Jan 6 (1)
  • My state(OH) offers calvert for free. We started K this year and my ds has not ejoyed one day of it I am afraid if we continue it may...m - lisa in ohio 22:02 Jan 6 (16)
  • ISO Teaching the Classics DVD reviews......? Anyone? I love the idea of it. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 21:48 Jan 6 (0)
  • What is TWTM sugg for Geography for 5th gr? (nt) - Jenn in IN 21:36 Jan 6 (3)
  • Can I ask the TOG users what it is that you appreciate about TOG - layout, resources, ease of use, etc. It's hard to get a feel for this program through their website alone. nt - Christy in CO 21:22 Jan 6 (3)
  • Cheapest place to get Elem. Apolgia (Zoology I) ???? - Debbie 21:07 Jan 6 (2)
  • The quickest way to order R&S? - Dawn in S. Korea 20:10 Jan 6 (6)
  • Opinions on Rainbow Science..... - Kelly 19:46 Jan 6 (6)
  • multiplication and division facts games.... - -rebecca- 19:20 Jan 6 (4)
  • Does Saxon sell a Teacher's book with the student text in front & then all the answers in back? (more) - Mel in TX 18:53 Jan 6 (3)
  • Does anyone use Learning Language Arts Through Litreture? - Natalya 18:41 Jan 6 (3)
  • Tami: could you tell me a little more about R&S Bible? (m) - Sabrina in NY 18:41 Jan 6 (4)
  • Anyone done a study of "ancient science"? (m) - Wendi 18:40 Jan 6 (3)
  • Help! I need a winter/January craft. - SLB 18:31 Jan 6 (3)
  • Could someone please post a link to the Elementary Greek program you are using? I am not sure the one I found is the one you are talking about. Thanks! (nt) - claire up north 18:30 Jan 6 (5)
  • First Grade Writing...help! - Kristi 18:07 Jan 6 (5)
  • Are we succeeding? - Donna A. 17:58 Jan 6 (1)
  • My K(not history buff) and 8yo(loves it) gave a cheer today.... - ldee 17:46 Jan 6 (2)
  • Homeschool Tracker (free) VS e-HomeJournal CD ???? - HELP 17:42 Jan 6 (1)
  • 4galmom, I answered your TOG/SL question below. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 17:27 Jan 6 (0)
  • topographical maps - Sam Hou 17:04 Jan 6 (0)
  • Please don't shoot me, I promise I have ONE more question about SL then I'll hush... - Laura aka Linkobutfrus 16:56 Jan 6 (3)
  • For those teaching Greek in the grammar stage... - PattyNJ 16:49 Jan 6 (30)
  • Heather in VA and Colleen...I had a couple more questions from a post below about SL that you replied to. - Betsy in MN 16:45 Jan 6 (4)
  • SOTW4 audiobook information ... - Charlie at Peace Hill Press 16:11 Jan 6 (3)
  • Sorry for all the SL questions today, but is Core 100 closer to year 3 or year 4 of TWTM cycle? nt - Laura aka Linkobutfrus 15:37 Jan 6 (4)
  • Anyone use Visual Link Spanish? It looks good but I would like to hear from others that have used it...nt - braseltonmomof3 15:15 Jan 6 (1)
  • What was the name of that great online thesaurus someone mentioned a while back? nt - AlmostLucy 15:13 Jan 6 (2)
  • Giving up on CGC for another science... a living book approach?? - Lady Mom 15:03 Jan 6 (9)
  • The Enlightenment in SOTW? Anyone know where it can be found? - MIch elle 14:49 Jan 6 (1)
  • Q: What do you do when your child fails a test?...nt - braseltonmomof3 14:46 Jan 6 (2)
  • Best way to order subjects - 4yo - Laurie in VA 14:18 Jan 6 (3)
  • CBD and LfC-B DVDs: Update - Patty in WA 14:09 Jan 6 (1)
  • SOTW/WTM, SL, TOG, History Odyssey, AO, MOH, and now Winter's Promise ACKkkkkk too many choices LOL I should just put them in text books again, I can't decide! nt - Quiver0f10 13:57 Jan 6 (50)
  • per the logic/rhetoric sticking it out post down below...If you are sticking it out - Holly IN 13:55 Jan 6 (4)
  • More Sonlight questions. What am I "giving up" of TWTM methods if I go with Sonlight for history/literature? - Laura aka Linkobutfrus 13:04 Jan 6 (11)
  • Latina Christina and Famous Men of Rome--What do I need to order? - Josie 13:01 Jan 6 (5)
  • spelling incorrectly in 3rd grade - Stephanie 12:58 Jan 6 (1)
  • Anyone use Sonlight Core 100 American HIstory In-Depth? Opinions? nt. - Michelle in GA 12:56 Jan 6 (1)
  • Can anyone recommend a well-written book on Nate Saint I can read aloud to my kiddos (10, 11, 13)? nt - AmyCC 12:56 Jan 6 (8)
  • TOG yr. 2 user (m) - Des 12:36 Jan 6 (2)
  • Practice in reading musical notes - does anyone have a website? (m) - junglemom 12:24 Jan 6 (5)
  • Am I missing something on how to...navigate the Truth Quest website?! - Jill, OK in VA 12:11 Jan 6 (11)
  • Quiver of 15 :) what did you decide about copywork? more - Jennifer in San Antonio 12:10 Jan 6 (6)
  • Almost done with next year--Rainbow v Apologia General & Physical - lisa 12:10 Jan 6 (4)
  • I had to explain mensturation to my boys this morning thanks to Joan of Arc...(sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 12:03 Jan 6 (0)
  • I'm trying to order RS4K Chemistry Level II and the order isn't going through... - karenciavo 11:46 Jan 6 (2)