K-8 Curriculum Board

Can I ask a question? (m) - OhElizabeth 20:51 Feb 8 (1)
- What's worked for me . . . - Kristine out of lurking 21:36 Feb 8 (0)
we love shurley too - trackmom 17:36 Feb 8 (0)

Mary Ann Kohl art books question - kalanamak 16:51 Feb 8 (5)

Thanks to DGA, I can really teach art appreciation. - Kristine out of lurking 19:23 Feb 8 (0)
We have used Scribble Art... - Arch At Home 17:35 Feb 8 (0)
I think "Discovering Great Artists" is very do-able...I just, er, didn't do it! LOL (m) - Colleen 17:12 Feb 8 (2)
- Another "same here..." What we find do-able... - mom2abcd 19:42 Feb 8 (0)
- Same here, I sold mine on ebay...(m) - Wendy 17:43 Feb 8 (0)

Has anyone ever used the audio tapes of Hakim's History of US? What did you think? nt - Kim in MO 16:47 Feb 8 (3)

Many times! - Julianne in VA 19:57 Feb 8 (0)
I would like to know where you can buy them! nt - Lyn in MN 19:36 Feb 8 (1)
- audible.com nt - oakmom 20:39 Feb 8 (0)

TOG users, is 2002 the latest edition for year 3? nt - Des 16:37 Feb 8 (1)

I think so... Year 2 was updated this last year and I think they were going to update year 3 in another year or two.. m - Lisa WA 18:41 Feb 8 (0)

Wow! After seeing the posts for teaching textbooks... - Margarete 16:34 Feb 8 (0)

Question about the 2nd half of Ambleside yr 6 (history) - RhondaM. 16:22 Feb 8 (2)

We're doing this now... - Trish 18:16 Feb 8 (0)
I'll take a shot at it... - Tami 17:56 Feb 8 (0)

Trying again - - - Jean of the wonderful SOTW worksheet packages! (m) - Michelle in MO 16:05 Feb 8 (6)

I have worksheets!! - kate in md 18:15 Feb 8 (1)
- I would like a copy. Thanks! nt - Angela in KCMO 21:09 Feb 8 (0)
Would someone be so kind and provide the link to these worksheets? (nt) - Sheila in New York (soont to be Portland OR) 17:04 Feb 8 (1)
- Here ya' go! - Paula H 17:54 Feb 8 (0)
I started at Ch. 23 because that is where we were when I ... - Jean 16:12 Feb 8 (1)
- May I respectfully suggest... - Paula H 17:52 Feb 8 (0)

Rainbow Science - Scottie 15:45 Feb 8 (1)

I've heard of people using it in less than two years - Laura R (FL) 17:07 Feb 8 (0)

What is the typical grade to start Lial's BCM and is it easily completed in one year? (nt) - Louise 15:39 Feb 8 (2)

What is BCM? - Elizabeth 20:12 Feb 8 (0)
Sorry about the double post!! - Louise 15:40 Feb 8 (0)

What is the typical grade to start Lial's BCM and is it easily completed in one year? (nt) - Louise 15:38 Feb 8 (1)

I think it works well as a two-year program - Claire 17:33 Feb 8 (0)

Anyone had their kids IQ tested? - Scarlett in AR 15:31 Feb 8 (13)

No, genius is 160 or higher. She's just very nicely gifted. (m) - OhElizabeth 21:04 Feb 8 (0)
I had my 7yo tested at the ps because I suspected dyslexia - AngieW in Texas 20:46 Feb 8 (0)
No. But gifted experts agree most parents know. - Ann 20:42 Feb 8 (0)
Child pyschologist in a neighboring city - Scarlett in AR 20:08 Feb 8 (0)
I didn't, but a friend did.... - Ellie 20:05 Feb 8 (0)
yup, that's extremely high - - about 2% of the population /m - katilac 19:26 Feb 8 (0)
No, and I wouldn' know where to do it at , nt - Tracy 18:10 Feb 8 (1)
- me either, but I'd like to know nt - mel in tx 19:28 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Anyone had their kids IQ tested? - Laura in China 18:08 Feb 8 (0)
All 3 of mine have been tested - Ottakee 17:12 Feb 8 (0)
We had 7yo ds tested... - Terri in MN 17:11 Feb 8 (0)
No, but.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:58 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, when she was in PS...m - CatherineM 15:56 Feb 8 (0)

Questions for those using SOTW as their main history resource(m) - Tonia in QC 15:15 Feb 8 (4)

Re: Questions for those using SOTW as their main history resource(m) - ldee 19:23 Feb 8 (0)
The AG includes recommended reading after each chapter. TWTM also includes some recommended reading in the history/lit section. m - Stacy in NJ 15:46 Feb 8 (2)
- We do the same, also... - Terri in MN 19:13 Feb 8 (1)
  - Ditto, the AG made SOTW our favorite subject. - Kristine out of lurking 19:27 Feb 8 (0)

With all the Teaching Textbook ?'s lately...I wanted to post the Yahoo group you could join! - Mama Owl 15:04 Feb 8 (0)

Difference in Saxon 3 vs 5/4 ?? - Tara in KY 14:02 Feb 8 (5)

What we did was go through the first student workbook for 3 m - Lisa WA 18:50 Feb 8 (0)
Ok, so...what should I do... - Tara in KY 14:31 Feb 8 (2)
- Ok , here are my thoughts - Tracy 14:39 Feb 8 (1)
  - I'm really leaning to this idea.. - Tara in KY 14:46 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, Saxon 3 still uses workbooks - Tracy 14:10 Feb 8 (0)

Ask magazine... anyone enjoying this? Just curious before I order.. nt - Amy in MD 13:38 Feb 8 (3)

Re: Ask magazine... anyone enjoying this? Just curious before I order.. nt - Lisa in MA 16:04 Feb 8 (0)
Ask magazine (as well as Muse, and others by the same publishers) are my children's absolute favorite magazines (m) - DB 14:48 Feb 8 (1)
- Ditto - we get Ask (7yo ds) & Muse & Cricket (10yo dd). nt - Terri in MN 16:59 Feb 8 (0)

A great logic supplement for grammar stage - The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (m) - Pegasus 13:06 Feb 8 (3)

A friend just recommended this last week at the library, and my dc have been enjoying it as well! nt - angela in ohio 13:34 Feb 8 (0)
I second the recommendation... - SLB 13:10 Feb 8 (1)
- I *love* his books! check the library for more by the same author! nt - Peek a Boo -who just found his Seahorse book for a quarter at the library sale a couple weeks ago... 13:20 Feb 8 (0)

What is the name of the computerized spelling program you all love and from where can I purchase it? - Elizabeth 13:00 Feb 8 (4)

Phonetic Zoo? I haven't used it, but have heard it's great. nt - ereks mom 18:06 Feb 8 (0)
Could you be thinking about Wizardsspell? (m) - sunshinestatemom 15:54 Feb 8 (1)
- we are using it too and it is great - lori in tx 16:16 Feb 8 (0)
Well there is Calvert's spelling cd - Tracy 14:11 Feb 8 (0)

Testing/Test prep question for 6th grade - Laura R (FL) 12:46 Feb 8 (0)

The WISE Guide for Spelling...is this a stand alone spelling program (more questions)... - MunRoLy in CA 12:46 Feb 8 (2)

I agree with Kristine out of lurking.....great program...nt - ldee 19:25 Feb 8 (0)
No, it's not a stand alone. - Kristine out of lurking 14:12 Feb 8 (0)

Need curric advice 1st and 5th - Jennifer 12:32 Feb 8 (3)

Let's see.... - Heather in Fiji 13:03 Feb 8 (0)
for your 1st grader's math & a question... - Stacia 13:00 Feb 8 (1)
- You're right... - Jennifer 13:34 Feb 8 (0)

Do some of you have favorite Beautiful Feet packs? - Elizabeth 12:20 Feb 8 (2)

We have the Character one and the History of the Horse. . . - Kathy in So Cal 16:05 Feb 8 (0)
I plan on doing the American History with my youngest two.. - ldee 13:42 Feb 8 (0)

How long does it take for your child to complete a Teaching Textbook lesson? - Belle 12:16 Feb 8 (1)

I have 3 children working in TT at different levels, all of them take about 45 minutes per lesson. nt - Julie in CA 17:46 Feb 8 (0)

b's and d's.....help with reversals... - ldee 11:52 Feb 8 (12)

The way you teach them to write each of the letters (b & d) can help them tell the difference.......m - DianeJM 21:40 Feb 8 (0)
I would right out "bed" on a card and always put it in front of ds when he was writing. nt - Margarete 16:35 Feb 8 (1)
- I did the same thing for dd. nt - ereks mom 18:07 Feb 8 (0)
I have found that, once they can read fluently, - Nancy 15:51 Feb 8 (1)
- EXACTLY what I was gonna say... - Lea:) 17:14 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, do give up. : ) It's not a big issue and will work itself out in time. (nt) - Colleen 15:29 Feb 8 (0)
My 10 yo ds still does this occasionally when he is concentrating hard on spelling or composing. nt - Stella! 14:42 Feb 8 (0)
DD6 still does this regularly, with more than just b's and d's. She especially writes numbers backwards. nt - Pegasus 13:00 Feb 8 (0)
Re: b's and d's.....help with reversals... - Robin in NC 12:49 Feb 8 (0)
Mr. Beady Eyes... - TXSusan 12:11 Feb 8 (0)
Oh, gosh, I wouldn't worry about it at this age. My dd did this until 7. (m) - Karin 12:10 Feb 8 (0)
She is still very young. ds 8 *just* stopped doing this (nt) - mom2fourboys 12:00 Feb 8 (0)

I need a great site for dc to visiti for math drills (esp. multiplication) - Karen 11:50 Feb 8 (1)

Here's one for multiplication... - Mel in TX 13:11 Feb 8 (0)

Jean in WI--a question about your SOTW-Ancients worksheets (m) - Michelle in MO 11:44 Feb 8 (2)

You want Jean, not Jean in Wisc. LOL! In fact... - Jean in Wisc. 11:51 Feb 8 (1)
- Sorry! OK! I'll try again---calling Jean! Please respond to the question above! TIA! nt - Michelle in MO 12:00 Feb 8 (0)

Can someone tell me about Singapore Math CDs and where to get them? (more) - Linden in NM 11:23 Feb 8 (2)

Re: Can someone tell me about Singapore Math CDs and where to get them? (more) - Karin 11:53 Feb 8 (0)
Not necessary... - Elizabeth 11:44 Feb 8 (0)

Why did SWB change Latin program recommendation?? - Holly IN 11:09 Feb 8 (8)

Re: Why did SWB change Latin program recommendation?? - Kim in MO 13:04 Feb 8 (6)
- That's my recollection, too. (m) - Robin in Tx 16:32 Feb 8 (0)
- Latin primer seems easier for me to use as well. - mama owl 15:02 Feb 8 (4)
  - ok please clarify..... - Holly IN 15:20 Feb 8 (3)
    - Re: ok please clarify..... - Mama Owl 16:43 Feb 8 (2)
      - Oh one more question....What are you going to do after Latin Primer is all finished?? or - Holly IN 19:02 Feb 8 (0)
      - From your description I will stick with Latin Primer...I really like it and the kids - Holly IN 19:00 Feb 8 (0)
I don't know why SWB decided to change, but I do know that if you have found...(more) - LSC 11:23 Feb 8 (0)

Heather in VA--Did you say down below that you're using CW? (m) - OhElizabeth 10:46 Feb 8 (4)

Yes I have a 6 year old - here is our story... - Heather in VA 11:47 Feb 8 (3)
- So are you planning to really jump into CW for your 6 yo, or do you... - OhElizabeth 16:10 Feb 8 (2)
  - I am starting now but plan to move quite slowly... - Heather in VA 19:22 Feb 8 (1)
    - That was helpful! (m) - OhElizabeth 21:44 Feb 8 (0)

Is there book or a site that would list out different sentence "patterns" (like s-v-o=subject -verb-object) so I can easily teach sentence variation in writing? - Nicole 10:44 Feb 8 (3)

the Analytical Grammar program teaches these along with Diagraming and all.... - Mama owl 13:00 Feb 8 (0)
I like the IEW approach: sentence starters - Paula H 11:05 Feb 8 (1)
- This is really helpful-thank you! nm - Nicole 11:16 Feb 8 (0)

Year round school...starts when? - Scarlett in AR 10:42 Feb 8 (23)

I'm pretty organized about it... - GVA 19:36 Feb 8 (0)
We officially start the Monday after July 4th because it falls close to dd's birthday. (m) - Mungo 14:59 Feb 8 (0)
We usually start up the second week in August and finish at the end of May... - Tami 14:27 Feb 8 (0)
There is no beginning or ending. When they finish one level book, we move on to the next. - Sherri in KS 14:14 Feb 8 (0)
our new school year starts in July... - lori in tx 13:45 Feb 8 (0)
We start in September, complete 15 days a month, June - August are 3 days a week (light days) and back to new school year in September. :0) nt - Mel in TX 12:51 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Year round school...starts when? - Karin 12:14 Feb 8 (0)
One thing starts when one thing ends. - kbm 12:11 Feb 8 (0)
No advice here, but (m) - Shay 11:47 Feb 8 (2)
- Re: No advice here, but (m) - Scarlett in AR 11:58 Feb 8 (1)
  - You have mail :) nt - Shay 12:45 Feb 8 (0)
For us it is July to June....Indiana requires 180 days per school year from July to June. - Holly IN 11:32 Feb 8 (1)
- Kentucky is July to June also. nt - MichelleM 12:36 Feb 8 (0)
For us, January 1 :-)...but... - Ellie 11:27 Feb 8 (0)
Whatever you want... - Debra in CO 11:16 Feb 8 (2)
- Hee Hee! Erratic and hard define would, well, "define" us too! :-) (nt) - LSC 11:31 Feb 8 (1)
  - Glad I'm not alone in that! :) nt - Debra in CO 11:54 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Year round school...starts when? - Tinka Pooda 11:12 Feb 8 (1)
- My schedule is very similar to this (m) - HootOwl 11:43 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Year round school...starts when? - Scarlett 11:11 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Year round school...starts when? - Shari 10:55 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Year round school...starts when? - AjaMom 10:53 Feb 8 (1)
- We do the same thing (vacation or party celebration type thing) nt - Holly IN 11:33 Feb 8 (0)

What can you tell me about Ray's Arithmetic? - Tara in KY 10:38 Feb 8 (3)

Re: What can you tell me about Ray's Arithmetic? - Tinka Pooda 11:03 Feb 8 (2)
- She just asked if I knew anything about it... - Tara in KY 11:24 Feb 8 (1)
  - Re: She just asked if I knew anything about it... - Tinka Pooda 15:15 Feb 8 (0)

How would you evaluate this book report? (m) - Linda Sue 10:26 Feb 8 (6)

It looks good...may I share one thought?... - Tami 18:02 Feb 8 (0)
since he's a reluctant writer, and he did do this report on his own, i would let him know what a great job he did... (more) - dcd 15:34 Feb 8 (1)
- I agree (and I have my own 11yo reluctant writer:)nt - Lea:) 17:18 Feb 8 (0)
You could discuss the book orally with him and perhaps tape his comments... - Rebecca in VA 13:50 Feb 8 (0)
I think it is a good report... - chelsea shay in TN 11:28 Feb 8 (0)
Say, "Great Job" and let it go... - Lisa 11:21 Feb 8 (0)

Any decisions made for curriculum choices for 6th grade for next year? nt - Kate 10:15 Feb 8 (0)

Wow--Textbooks have changed over the past 20 years! (m) - EKS 10:08 Feb 8 (2)

Your Correct...many of the textbooks are written to include Test standards - mama owl 11:43 Feb 8 (0)
One of the reasons we left PS for homeschool.... [more] - Lisa 10:11 Feb 8 (0)

If you are now using Apologia General--I have a question - Lisa 10:01 Feb 8 (0)

What have you found to be the best way to keep track of your school days? (m) - Mel in TX 9:55 Feb 8 (8)

These might work for you . . . (link) - ELaurie 16:49 Feb 8 (0)
I made my own lesson plan book using Excel (more) - Diane in Phoenix 11:01 Feb 8 (3)
- We do something very, very similar and I never feel 'behind.'(nt) - Tami 14:24 Feb 8 (0)
- I made my own pages in Word (m) - Stephanie in TX 13:53 Feb 8 (0)
- That is EXACTLY why I like to fill in a lesson plan book - we travel a lot too. :0) nt - Mel in TX 12:44 Feb 8 (0)
Our system - Julia 10:40 Feb 8 (1)
- I like the calendar idea. Really helps I think for us that travel. thanks! nt - Mel in TX 12:46 Feb 8 (0)
simple system that works for us - Lisa 9:58 Feb 8 (0)

curriculum choices for next year...looking for *gack* a curriculum in a "box" need some advice - CLS 9:41 Feb 8 (12)

Have you looked at Covenant Home Curriculum? I'm not sure if... - Donna A. 20:20 Feb 8 (0)
Sonlight - Tracy 14:13 Feb 8 (0)
I'm now using a box this year (m) - Tammyla 13:18 Feb 8 (0)
I have read so many times that Calvert is TOO expensive, but... - Robin in DFW 10:37 Feb 8 (1)
- Yes, but most things can be resold, and Calvert cannot. - kbm 16:53 Feb 8 (0)
I use Sonlight... - Heather in VA 10:16 Feb 8 (5)
- Have you looked at Winter Promise - TrinaT 10:32 Feb 8 (4)
  - Do you know where the company got their name? Does it have some sort of significance? Just curious...nm - Whitney in KY 11:07 Feb 8 (3)
    - I know there's a famous poem called "Winter Promise." Can't remmeber the poet, though. Maybe that and being in Alaska? nt - Heather in Fiji 20:36 Feb 8 (0)
    - They have a child by that name, though spelled a little differently. I assumed it was from her. :) NT - kbm 13:36 Feb 8 (0)
    - I'm assuming the Winter part is that they live in Alaska. nt - Heather in VA 12:41 Feb 8 (0)
My Father's World has the BEST teacher's manual I've ever seen. Check samples at www.mfwbooks.com nt - Lori 10:07 Feb 8 (0)

Spell to Write ann Read Seminar in MA - Jen P 9:41 Feb 8 (2)

he,he, he guess I need to go .nt - Jen P 9:41 Feb 8 (1)
- *giggle* nt - Tara in KY 10:38 Feb 8 (0)

Composition program that integrates with history? (m) - Valerie 9:29 Feb 8 (2)

How about Writing Trails in American History? Link enclosed... - SW MJ 22:25 Feb 8 (0)
Tapestry of Grace. nt - Mom2boys 10:02 Feb 8 (0)

Has anyone seen the new BJU Elementary Spanish? - Heather in VA 9:05 Feb 8 (11)

I asked BJU via email about the Spanish (m) - Yvonne in NE 12:08 Feb 8 (2)
- THANKS!! - Heather in VA 12:48 Feb 8 (0)
- THANKS!! - Heather in VA 12:48 Feb 8 (0)
I haven't talked to an author, but I did talk to a BJU rep (m) - Robin in Tx 10:46 Feb 8 (1)
- Thanks - that's great. I'm thinking of it for my 2nd grader so that sounds perfect. Can't wait to see the samples. nt - Heather in VA 12:49 Feb 8 (0)
You might call and ask to talk with the authors. They'll usually let you. nt - OhElizabeth 10:03 Feb 8 (2)
- Good idea but I'm wondering... - Heather in VA 10:14 Feb 8 (1)
  - No, but you can ask lots of intelligent questions... - OhElizabeth 10:34 Feb 8 (0)
I saw the price, and I'm not interested!!! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 9:24 Feb 8 (2)
- It didn't seem any more than Rosetta. nt - Heather in VA 9:32 Feb 8 (1)
  - Haven't sprung for that either! And it seems that Rosetta would last longer than a one year elementary program. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 10:45 Feb 8 (0)

Rod and Staff math users - a couple questions - Melanie in Wa 8:58 Feb 8 (6)

R&S math 8 has so much great stuff in it - MIch elle 12:07 Feb 8 (1)
- Could math 6 be skipped? (sm) - Melanie in Wa 13:19 Feb 8 (0)
Thanks for the responses, this helps a lot. (nt) - Melanie in Wa 10:20 Feb 8 (0)
My daughter's doing the sixth grade book, and I plan to have her continue the series... - Rebecca in VA 9:59 Feb 8 (0)
My middle son did 7th and I put him in Saxon 1/2, but he is acing...... - Padmé 9:54 Feb 8 (0)
Teaching Textbooks Pre-A for 6th or 7th...more - Lisa 9:48 Feb 8 (0)

Looking for both a telescope and a microscope recommendation. (nt) - KidsHappen 8:40 Feb 8 (8)

I just bought the Sonlight microscope ($197) it is awesome... - Shelly in IL 10:33 Feb 8 (2)
- We got this one too, it's very good. nt - Terri in MN 17:01 Feb 8 (0)
- Loving it here too....link - Tap, tap, tap 13:29 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Looking for both a telescope and a microscope recommendation. (nt) - Jean in Wisc. 9:32 Feb 8 (2)
- It is for the whole family and we have never used one before so . . . - KidsHappen 12:07 Feb 8 (1)
  - Telescopes - Jean in Wisc. 14:09 Feb 8 (0)
I really like out Brock Magiscope. Link only inside...m - Holly in FL 9:13 Feb 8 (1)
- Brock for us too! - nanci 12:29 Feb 8 (0)

cultural geography - any recommendations for a secular study? - Michelle T 8:28 Feb 8 (6)

I've been wondering this myself, - Kay in Cal 16:00 Feb 8 (0)
Re: cultural geography - any recommendations for a secular study? - Karin 11:59 Feb 8 (0)
Using Everyday Geography by Kevin McKinney next year as a spine... - Deb in PA 8:53 Feb 8 (0)
A Trip Around the World, Another Trip Around the World by (I think) Carson Dellerosa nm - LNC 8:43 Feb 8 (0)
How about the DH Children Like Me book. It might be....M - trinaw2boys 8:38 Feb 8 (1)
- ha - that's 'DK' not dh...nt - trinaw2boys 8:38 Feb 8 (0)

Math woes...... - Dawn in TN 8:26 Feb 8 (9)

Thanks for your input. I'm going to give myself a few more days then decide and stop thinking about it. We will finish up Horizons K and move on from there. :) nt - Dawn in TN 18:39 Feb 8 (0)
Well how about either - Tracy 14:16 Feb 8 (0)
Mastering Mathematics. - KidsHappen 12:29 Feb 8 (0)
My son will be 6 in March - Scarlett 10:35 Feb 8 (0)
How about Miquon and Singapore? You could use both programs with both kids, and adjust after you see how they respond to each program. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:25 Feb 8 (1)
- Or Miquon on its own...it can adapt to both styles - Désirée 11:38 Feb 8 (0)
I think what I would try is - Claire 8:56 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Math woes...... - Monkey House 8:44 Feb 8 (0)
Maybe you could... - Marsha 8:31 Feb 8 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish question....(m) - JoodyjrMD 8:23 Feb 8 (5)

Re: Rosetta Stone Spanish question....(m) - guatmom 9:27 Feb 8 (0)
I recommend the Latin American version (m) - Vanna 8:59 Feb 8 (3)
- Which is better for speaking with Mexicans? nt - Karin 12:01 Feb 8 (2)
  - Re: Which is better for speaking with Mexicans? nt - Yolanda 22:35 Feb 8 (0)
  - Latin American works for anyone in Central or South America (nt) - guatmom 12:26 Feb 8 (0)

Math question... Please help this dummy! (hehe) - Mel in TX 8:14 Feb 8 (7)

Do you have an manipulatives? I think this will be immediately clear to you if you can handle it... - OhElizabeth 8:26 Feb 8 (4)
- Thanks!! OhElizabeth - it makes sense ( duh) Why don't you consider writing a math book (hehe) love the visual - I need to switch programs I think! ideas anyone?? LOL nt - Mel in TX 8:33 Feb 8 (1)
  - Actually, there is a math program like this... - OhElizabeth 10:08 Feb 8 (0)
- Or put another way, you had to trade a whole candybar for a 10/10 candybar in order to subtract the 3/10. Get some and you'll see! :) - OhElizabeth 8:28 Feb 8 (1)
  - Or use 10 dimes if you want to go the low fat route. LOL nt - Wendy 10:39 Feb 8 (0)
They just change 6 to 5 10/10 because it is easier to subtract than 6 - 2 3/10. nt - MichelleM 8:19 Feb 8 (1)
- what happens if you DO subract it that way? (m) - Mel in TX 8:23 Feb 8 (0)

Trying this again: Does anyone have a short book they use to teach negative numbers right before Algebra? - Elizabeth 8:05 Feb 8 (4)

LALALALALALALA...I'm not listening!! Negative numbers have never, ever made sense to me!!! - Ellie <hands over her ears> 8:35 Feb 8 (1)
- LOL!!! Glad you found a way that worked for you. nt - Elizabeth 8:59 Feb 8 (0)
Key to Algebra book 1 covers operations with positive and negative integers. (nm) - Deb in PA 8:16 Feb 8 (1)
- Thank you! nt - Elizabeth 8:58 Feb 8 (0)

Science - TinaNY 7:25 Feb 8 (2)

and Sonlight. nt - KarenC 22:00 Feb 8 (0)
Check out My World Science... - Penny in VT 8:02 Feb 8 (0)

Anyone use something like ACE Paces or Lifepacs for most subjects and then incorporate copywork, dictation, narration...(m) - Mel in TX 7:24 Feb 8 (10)

Yes, I did this last year and it worked great - Tracy 14:41 Feb 8 (0)
Have you looked at Christian Light? - ChristyX5 10:27 Feb 8 (1)
- Thanks! I requested a catalog. :0) nt - Mel in TX 13:34 Feb 8 (0)
I graduated from an ACE school and I cannot recommend the paces. (m) - Pat H 8:46 Feb 8 (2)
- I don't use ACE . . . but I think that they recently changed alot (more) - TrinaT 9:33 Feb 8 (0)
- Yikes!! This is good to know. Thanks for sharing. nt - Mel in TX 8:50 Feb 8 (0)
If you want simple to use... - Tami 8:04 Feb 8 (1)
- Lifepacs--yuck nt - Lisa 9:50 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Anyone use something like ACE Paces or Lifepacs for most subjects and then incorporate copywork, dictation, narration...(m) - Mary A 7:59 Feb 8 (1)
- DON'T USE THE DVD's from A Beka!!! (m) - Mary 8:57 Feb 8 (0)

Another vocabulary question... - connie 7:20 Feb 8 (5)

Don't lose hope, Connie - Paula H 11:51 Feb 8 (2)
- Oh Paula, question about the Vine? - connie 13:06 Feb 8 (1)
  - Connie, that depends on a few variables. - Paula H 13:43 Feb 8 (0)
For what age? - Claire 8:14 Feb 8 (0)
oops! have no clue why it re-posted?? nm - connie 7:22 Feb 8 (0)

opinions re. BJUP 7th grade vocab. vs. Vocabulary Vine? nt. - DebbieC. 7:17 Feb 8 (1)

Any root study vs. any specific vocabulary study: - Paula H 11:19 Feb 8 (0)

To Carol re: World History not US Centered - Karin 7:16 Feb 8 (0)

piano courses - Patti - school aboard in South Africa 7:14 Feb 8 (2)

Piano Adventures was my recommendation... - Elizabeth 10:50 Feb 8 (1)
- Link didn't work... - Elizabeth 10:51 Feb 8 (0)

Spell to Write and Read is AWESOME! Thank you so much for all fo the help! (more) - Staci in FL 7:12 Feb 8 (3)

Wonderful! I am so glad I found SWR too. nt - Kisa in CA 10:52 Feb 8 (0)
I'm so happy for you - I feel the same way! nt - trinaw2boys 8:33 Feb 8 (0)
That's so great!! I'm glad it's finally clicked for you! All those late nights paying off... Hurray! nt - OhElizabeth 7:27 Feb 8 (0)

Rental site for Moody Science videos--reposted from below - Lisa 7:09 Feb 8 (1)

Here is one: - Midwest Momma 7:16 Feb 8 (0)

Winter Promise Animal Worlds.. Anyone using this? (m) - Becky in IA 7:07 Feb 8 (8)

Thanks everyone! - Becky in IA 14:32 Feb 8 (0)
I just started using it this week... - ShawneinFL 13:31 Feb 8 (0)
Have you looked at... - OhElizabeth 10:24 Feb 8 (1)
- Wow, this is eerie..... - Kisa in Ca 10:57 Feb 8 (0)
Im not using it yet, but will be using it in the fall with an almost 4 adn 6 year old . . . - TrinaT 9:30 Feb 8 (0)
I'm looking at using this too (m) - Kisa in CA 7:58 Feb 8 (2)
- Tarantula In My Purse (m) - Kellin 15:08 Feb 8 (0)
- Re: I'm looking at using this too (m) - Becky in IA 8:54 Feb 8 (0)

Help! with LC-II questions - Alicia 7:00 Feb 8 (1)

It should be accusative... - Laura in CT 7:19 Feb 8 (0)

Please help me understand benefits of Iowa Basic Skills vs. SAT for 4th graders 1st standardized test (cross post from Gen board) more... - Robin in Tx 7:00 Feb 8 (2)

Even easier... - Ellie 8:37 Feb 8 (1)
- Thanks so much, Ellie... - Robin in Tx 9:29 Feb 8 (0)

Another vocabulary question... - connie 6:42 Feb 8 (0)

Explode the Code Pace - Sherri in KS 6:32 Feb 8 (7)

According to the publisher... - Lolly 11:23 Feb 8 (0)
Re: Explode the Code Pace - Tinka Pooda 9:11 Feb 8 (0)
It can work at any rate that is comfortable for your child. - KarenNC 8:14 Feb 8 (0)
We self-pace (m) - Karin 7:06 Feb 8 (0)
My oldest did basically the schedule you are mentioning - Debra in CO 7:05 Feb 8 (1)
- This is what we do pretty much... - Kari C in FL 10:40 Feb 8 (0)
We do Explode the Code self-paced. We started with the primers (A, B, C,) and DD. . . - Pegasus 6:47 Feb 8 (0)

science and social studies for K - april in elgin 6:22 Feb 8 (4)

Re: science and social studies for K - Tinka Pooda 9:16 Feb 8 (0)
You might look into Winter Promise's Animals and Their Worlds (m) - HootOwl 8:12 Feb 8 (0)
You might enjoy Five-In-A-Row for that age.nt - Lea:) 7:19 Feb 8 (0)
I was using What Your Kindergartener Needs To Know, after we completed that I started reading History Stories for Children and Science geared readers (nt) - AudreyOH 6:35 Feb 8 (0)

IF you start or switch to a new program MID-year...how do you finish it or do you? (before year end) sm - Debbie 6:22 Feb 8 (6)

I've done this (more than once) and... - Mel in TX 16:44 Feb 8 (0)
We start and stop books, programs, whatever it is, when we "get to the last page" or run out of assignments, etc. - LH 8:58 Feb 8 (0)
Thanks ladies! I feel better now that I have permission to not finish by year end! lol nt - Debbie 8:35 Feb 8 (0)
I'm just getting ready to do this very thing, and I'm still not sure what I'm going to do (m) - HootOwl 8:20 Feb 8 (0)
Depends on what it is... (m) - OhElizabeth 7:30 Feb 8 (0)
If you think it is important enough to switch to a new program 4 months - Mandamom 6:42 Feb 8 (0)

IEW..IS it really THAT good to spend all that $$ on?? - CLS 6:09 Feb 8 (12)

WriteShop teaches most of the same concepts that IEW does (more) - Bet 9:11 Feb 8 (0)
I've considered just buying the SWI and using lessons from the lesson share website. . . - Pegasus 8:11 Feb 8 (3)
- SWI doesn't teach all of the units like TWSS does, so you would be missing out on part of the course. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 9:28 Feb 8 (2)
  - I see your point but doesn't SICC cover the rest of the units? nt - Pegasus 9:45 Feb 8 (1)
    - Yes, it does, but is very expensive. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 16:55 Feb 8 (0)
What about splitting the cost with other families and do it as a "mom's co-op"? (nt) - Lori D. 7:47 Feb 8 (0)
Just think of it as an investment in yourself as a teacher (m) - angela in ohio 7:43 Feb 8 (0)
You know, I must be one of the very few who didn't have good luck with this program.. m - Jackie in WY 7:23 Feb 8 (3)
- I felt the same way (m) - Sarah CB 8:09 Feb 8 (1)
  - I'm not listening. I need to overcome curriculum envy! nt - Wendy 8:32 Feb 8 (0)
- As a natural writer, your son probably doesn't need IEW -- he's already putting the ideas into practice! Just a thought. (nt) - Lori D. 7:43 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, it really is - best homeschool money we ever spent! (m)... - Sabrina in NY 7:00 Feb 8 (0)

Ok long shot here....Son looking for building kit with - Cindy 6:04 Feb 8 (6)

Snap Circuits. nt - Laura in CT 7:21 Feb 8 (4)
- yes, yes, yes........this is the PERFECT THING.......more... - Kayleen Todd 10:00 Feb 8 (3)
  - I recommend Snap Circuits, too. Ds6 loves it! - mom2abcd 12:55 Feb 8 (2)
    - We love Snap Circuits too...Elenco has a study guide m - Tap, tap, tap 13:34 Feb 8 (1)
      - Yes, Thanks this is exactly what it was. I know he will love this. NT - Cindy 14:42 Feb 8 (0)
Piggy back question....6th grade son looking for Biology program - Cindy 6:19 Feb 8 (0)

what to use after hooked on phonics - shell 6:00 Feb 8 (1)

Re: what to use after hooked on phonics - vkay 6:14 Feb 8 (0)

Trying again, Mastering Mathematics? - PattyNJ 5:56 Feb 8 (2)

We use this as our primary math program and I absolutely love it. - KidsHappen 8:24 Feb 8 (1)
- Thank you so much! This was very helpful...and I'll check the RR catalog's description as well. :) nt - PattyNJ 8:44 Feb 8 (0)

Do you use a formal READING program? (more) - Mel in TX 5:49 Feb 8 (20)

Well, I have ANOTHER question. Has anyone used Learn to Read with Classic Stories? (m) - Mel in TX 13:01 Feb 8 (2)
- This doesn't answer your question but I own several of these - ShawneinFL 14:22 Feb 8 (0)
- This doesn't answer your question but I own several of these - ShawneinFL 14:22 Feb 8 (0)
We used Rod and Staff. It was great nt - Julia 8:42 Feb 8 (0)
I have some Progeny Press guides I'm planning to do with my dd... (m) - OhElizabeth 7:37 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, I consider our Readers formal....(CNR and McGuffeys) - Mama Owl 7:22 Feb 8 (0)
I do. - PattyNJ 7:21 Feb 8 (0)
Nope. Once we got through Abeka readers we moved on the FIAR-type picture books and then beginning chapter books.(nt) - Tami 7:16 Feb 8 (0)
There's a difference between phonics programs and reading programs... I think you're asking about reading programs... - Robin in Tx 7:15 Feb 8 (1)
- Yea - what she said - only she said it so much better than I did. nt - Heather in VA 7:25 Feb 8 (0)
I use a reading program - but not to learn to read... - Heather in VA 7:08 Feb 8 (1)
- I agree...Some readers from reading programs have some really good stories in them... - Lea:) 7:22 Feb 8 (0)
I started using BJU Reading this year and am really happy with it.... - Debbie in Austin 6:54 Feb 8 (0)
Nothing wrong with it! Each year is different in homeschooling. I used what Calvert used. (m) - Tina in Texas 6:48 Feb 8 (0)
Yes, I've used BJU and this year we're using Calvert - Tracy 6:43 Feb 8 (0)
Do you feel like you need a pulled together program? (more...) - Zee 6:32 Feb 8 (0)
I did... - Ellie 6:19 Feb 8 (0)
I did not (sm) - KPzz 5:56 Feb 8 (2)
- I support "free" reading outside of schooltime also, but do not (more...) - Zee 6:21 Feb 8 (1)
  - this sounds like us... - Robin in DFW 7:41 Feb 8 (0)

Can anyone recommend a Chemistry set for middle school Science? Have you heard of Chem C1000? - kbm 5:37 Feb 8 (8)

Observations on Thames & Kosmos kits - Danielle 6:20 Feb 8 (3)
- Thanks... - kbm 6:47 Feb 8 (2)
  - I'm with you on the gathering materials thing & a link - Danielle 12:00 Feb 8 (1)
    - Thanks for the links! I'll look around! NT - kbm 14:00 Feb 8 (0)
I think WTM say Smithsonian's XM 5000 link inside - Lisa 5:47 Feb 8 (3)
- Thanks, my local store has this one too... - kbm 6:29 Feb 8 (0)
- We liked this set but it needs a LOT of parental supervision - KPzz 6:01 Feb 8 (1)
  - Thanks for the warning more - Lisa 6:03 Feb 8 (0)

Abbeyej, why not Latin's Not So Tough? - Hana 5:24 Feb 8 (4)

Well... - abbeyej 12:19 Feb 8 (1)
- Thank you so much for you thorough reply! I really appreciate it. nt - Hana 12:40 Feb 8 (0)
I'm not Abbey, but.... - Linden in NM 11:55 Feb 8 (1)
- Thank you--sounds like a good plan! nt - Hana 12:42 Feb 8 (0)

Question for those who use Biblioplan (especially Ancients) - Rhonda in TX 5:14 Feb 8 (3)

I assumed they meant a children's version ... - Debbie in Plano 7:17 Feb 8 (0)
Had this same problem last year. [m] - Beth in TN 5:43 Feb 8 (1)
- I'm glad it's not just me. :) - Rhonda in TX 5:48 Feb 8 (0)

I ordered TT last night and can't wait to say bye to Saxon math! I feel like I wasted 5 years with my 17 yo LOL nt - Quiver0f10 5:02 Feb 8 (32)

wow...we just ordered TT also, leaving Saxon after all these years..also a Q about pre-alg - Kristie 8:40 Feb 8 (2)
- Our plan for my other children is 7/6 then TT Pre-Alg . Unless I can find something better to use than Saxon for the younger grades lol nt - Quiver0f10 12:25 Feb 8 (0)
- Go for it... - Julie in CA 9:51 Feb 8 (0)
Please, what grade does this start? Thanks, nt - Shelly in IL 7:41 Feb 8 (1)
- Pre-algebra, usually for 6th, 7th or 8th grade math (nt) - Claire 8:16 Feb 8 (0)
Q 'o 10...I just ordered TT pre-algebra for dd...(m) - Robin in DFW 7:32 Feb 8 (2)
- my ds had the same rection... - Kri

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