K-8 Curriculum Board

Thanks, I passed on it because of your comments. :) nt - Kristine out of lurking 19:48 Feb 15 (0)
I've read it - Jean in Wisc. 8:24 Feb 15 (1)
- Ditto. nt - AlmostLucy 15:38 Feb 15 (0)

RobininDFW - I responded to your math post down below... nt - StaceyinLA 7:54 Feb 15 (0)

SWR question - still stuck on the word "daddy" .... - Alexandra 7:48 Feb 15 (4)

In using WRTR I didn't like this rule either (to me it didn't really make sense) so I added a 4th sound (more) - Diane in Phoenix 10:54 Feb 15 (0)
/i/ is the first vowel sound of "y" so we don't need to mark it. nt - OhElizabeth 10:05 Feb 15 (0)
You sound like you're figuring it out well. Hang in there! nt - Wendy 8:23 Feb 15 (0)
Ach! It is rule 6 - correct? Ok now I really am sulking...it seems so difficult! nt - ALexandra 7:50 Feb 15 (0)

General "reasonableness" question re. retention of knowledge; specifically using Right Start (m) - Betsy in IN 7:42 Feb 15 (1)

I wouldn't worry about it. (m) - OhElizabeth 10:27 Feb 15 (0)

nrg -- thanks. Couldn't post a message down there. nt - Karin 7:32 Feb 15 (0)

Question for Ellie re: WRTR - Susie Q. 7:27 Feb 15 (2)

To my knowledge, there's only the CD... - Ellie 10:50 Feb 15 (1)
- Re: To my knowledge, there's only the CD... - SQ 12:02 Feb 15 (0)

What are some books - Marsha 7:21 Feb 15 (2)

We have a book called "Gotta Have God" that is geared for (m) - Dawn in TN 12:14 Feb 15 (1)
- Well, I guess I still haven't figured out how to link, but you can search these at amazon. nt - Dawn in TN 12:15 Feb 15 (0)

SOTW 4 - OH Lori 7:15 Feb 15 (4)

I'm not using it with my 2nd grader this year. - Larissa 17:09 Feb 15 (0)
I'll be doing it with 4th and 2nd next year, and using All Through the Ages to pick appropriate reading material for the younger one. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 16:49 Feb 15 (0)
I've read differing thoughts here but finally decided to skip it. - Kristine out of lurking 9:47 Feb 15 (0)
I'm including my 1st grader...just not having her read as much supplemental.. - Susan in TX 7:51 Feb 15 (0)

Utilizing Original Sources for 5th gr history - Ancients - Jenn in IN 7:13 Feb 15 (1)

Re: Utilizing Original Sources for 5th gr history - Ancients - Dawne 7:51 Feb 15 (0)

SWR Experts...A quick question... - Staci in FL, who now knows b/c of SWR that her name should NOT be spelled this way... 6:56 Feb 15 (9)

I feel your pain!(nt) - Tami...whose name should not end in "i" either : ( 7:02 Feb 15 (1)
- I'm glad you know how it feels.... (more) - Staci in FL 7:19 Feb 15 (0)
We dictate right into the log . . . - Jackie in AR 6:58 Feb 15 (6)
- We dictate right into the log too. I got a different bound log at Staples for my 5 y/o, but same difference..nt - trinaw2boys 9:10 Feb 15 (0)
- When you dictate into the log... - Staci in FL 7:31 Feb 15 (2)
  - You know, I don't think it matters... - OhElizabeth 10:13 Feb 15 (1)
    - This is good advice. I'll confess . . . - Jackie in AR 11:19 Feb 15 (0)
- Ditto. You can let them practice on another sheet first, but... - OhElizabeth 7:29 Feb 15 (0)
- No expert, but we dictate directly into the log too. nt - Kisa in CA 7:04 Feb 15 (0)

Questions about a 5-paragraph report... - gina 6:56 Feb 15 (2)

Re: Questions about a 5-paragraph report... - zoe 9:12 Feb 15 (1)
- thanks. i guess i'm expecting way too much! nt - gina 13:50 Feb 15 (0)

Veritas Press Bible..Hard copy Teachers manual vs. CD?? which one?..m - Karie 6:52 Feb 15 (5)

I always like having a hard copy in my hands, but I'd like the CD for ease of use w/multiple children. If possible, get both. If not, then go with the CD. (nt) - Donna A. 14:28 Feb 15 (0)
I like the cd, too. You also get a song on it. (nt) - Lil3 12:11 Feb 15 (0)
I think you'd be happier with the CD for the reasons Amy Jo mentioned(sm) - Jen4b 11:11 Feb 15 (0)
Definitely the cd! - OhElizabeth 10:48 Feb 15 (0)
If I could have both....... I would (more) - Amy Jo 7:36 Feb 15 (0)

Has anyone ever used Mastering Mathematics by Letz Farmer? If so, what were your impressions? (nt) - Pat H 6:51 Feb 15 (4)

We are using this as our primary math program and we are very happy with it. - KidsHappen 16:18 Feb 15 (0)
I used it; it's a good program but wasn't a good fit for us. (m) - AlmostLucy 15:42 Feb 15 (0)
I'm using it. -m - Kathie in VA 15:37 Feb 15 (0)
I have not used it as my sole math proram but I have used it off and on when my boys needed more practice.nt - Gloria 10:45 Feb 15 (0)

OhElizabeth...About CW for younger kids... - Heather in VA 6:47 Feb 15 (2)

Thanks! Guess I'll just have to see how it goes when we start! nt - OhElizabeth 11:57 Feb 15 (0)
I completely agree with this. (m) - Jackie in AR 7:02 Feb 15 (0)

Guerber (sp?) vs Coffin- any opinions - Sarah 6:40 Feb 15 (4)

Re: Guerber (sp?) vs Coffin- any opinions - Sarah 8:22 Feb 15 (1)
- I think that you could use it as a read aloud for that age group but I think Guerber would be a better fit..... - Gloria 10:48 Feb 15 (0)
Depends.... - Christy H 7:44 Feb 15 (1)
- I agree and would just add that Coffin has a much more evident providential view of history. nt - karenciavo 7:57 Feb 15 (0)

Writing issues with my almost 6 year old - Scarlett in AR 6:37 Feb 15 (14)

I have to say..... - kate in md 10:10 Feb 15 (3)
- How do i explain this?... hun.. - Kate in md 12:22 Feb 15 (1)
  - Oh, I understand! Thank you! nt - PMarie 21:43 Feb 15 (0)
- I gotta ask - how do you tie shoes if NOT with bunny ears? - PMarie 12:03 Feb 15 (0)
To me this is a non-issue, not just because I do my 5's this way (m) - Karin 7:42 Feb 15 (0)
That's how *I* write my 5's, lol! I didn't know it was wrong ;-)nm - Deb in PA 7:18 Feb 15 (1)
- I write my 5s this way too and didn't realize it was wrong until I began teaching my DS to write. :) nt - Cindyg 19:54 Feb 15 (0)
Hey, you've got a smart kid! LOL - mom2abcd 7:03 Feb 15 (0)
You could if you feel its important - Tracy 6:57 Feb 15 (0)
I'm confused.... :) - kbm 6:56 Feb 15 (1)
- Oh I like the way he writes it...:) - Scarlett in AR 7:12 Feb 15 (0)
Well, the particular example you site is a non-issue, but if he's making important errors in formation then yes, I think you should gently correct them. - abbeyej 6:53 Feb 15 (0)
I agree. - Kristine out of lurking 6:48 Feb 15 (1)
- Re: I agree. - Scarlett in AR 6:59 Feb 15 (0)

Singapore Math 1A and B just arrived - Scarlett in AR 6:33 Feb 15 (16)

Scarlett, we are in the same place (m) - Shay 12:27 Feb 15 (0)
Sonlight Singapore Manuals - amy jo 11:56 Feb 15 (0)
I'm sure it will work out fine.... - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:05 Feb 15 (0)
We just started singapore 1A.... - Kate in Md 10:26 Feb 15 (2)
- So Kate is your child K age? - Scarlett in AR 11:48 Feb 15 (1)
  - Ooops. Just saw our post in my writing thread.. - Scarlett in AR 11:49 Feb 15 (0)
Singapore - amy jo 9:54 Feb 15 (6)
- AMY JO...Could you please tell me, what are Memory song cd's? - kate in md 10:56 Feb 15 (3)
  - Kate in MD - amy jo 11:32 Feb 15 (2)
    - A word of caution . . . (m) - Sandra in FL 22:44 Feb 15 (0)
    - AWESOME! I'm going to check these out! thanks! - Kate in md 12:08 Feb 15 (0)
- Thanks Amy Jo - Scarlett in AR 10:25 Feb 15 (1)
  - No problem :) ...... - amy jo 11:45 Feb 15 (0)
Well depending on him , I would think you could get through 1A by then , nt - Tracy 6:58 Feb 15 (0)
See how it goes. - Kristine out of lurking 6:51 Feb 15 (1)
- I've been looking through the 1A workbook :( - Scarlett in AR 7:03 Feb 15 (0)

Telescopes ???? Same as above..Which one to buy for home use and .... - Mama Owl 6:30 Feb 15 (3)

Re: Telescopes: Copy and paste from old board w/ tele recommendation plus a few more thoughts... - Jean in Wisc. 7:29 Feb 15 (2)
- Skywatch '06 link - Jean in Wisc. 7:44 Feb 15 (1)
  - P.S. The Celestial Wonders calendar is on sale--it is very nice, too. - Jean in Wisc. 7:47 Feb 15 (0)

Microscope kits??? Which ones the best for Homeschool? What Science package would be good along with this.. - Mama Owl 6:27 Feb 15 (1)

For middle school - Jean in Wisc. 7:36 Feb 15 (0)

Math Difficulties! Please help! - EchoMom 6:03 Feb 15 (12)

Thanks everyone! I guess we'll just stay with R & S next year and writie in the book. I already don't make her do every problem. I guess no math curriculum is going to make her like math. nm - EchoMom 10:39 Feb 15 (1)
- Ugh! WRITE in the book! nm - EchoMom 10:43 Feb 15 (0)
How about taking a break? [more] - Lisa 8:44 Feb 15 (0)
Stick with R&S, but cut down on the number of problems. - Cindy in NC 7:31 Feb 15 (1)
- Agree. R & S can really kill the joy with sooo many problems. (m) - Holly S/NC 10:02 Feb 15 (0)
Completely agree, and I think switching curriculum makes it worse... - Tracie in TX 7:14 Feb 15 (0)
Have you looked at RightStart? - OhElizabeth 6:25 Feb 15 (0)
When we hit a "math wall" (m) - KPzz 6:15 Feb 15 (4)
- KPzz...your words are always inspiring...please write a book! (nt) - Anne in Maui 15:08 Feb 15 (1)
  - Sigh. When my dd goes to our local public high school, I may do just that (nt) - KPzz 15:50 Feb 15 (0)
- Exactly what I was gonna suggest... - Lea:) 6:46 Feb 15 (0)
- Re: When we hit a "math wall" (m) - Scarlett in AR 6:26 Feb 15 (0)

Susan..about using ANWOA down below.... - CLS 5:43 Feb 15 (2)

Re: Susan..about using ANWOA down below.... - SusanNC 10:26 Feb 15 (0)
It took us 1.5 years to complete this... - savedbygrace 5:55 Feb 15 (0)

Growing With Grammar-an answer to Christa's earlier question. - Angie C. 5:39 Feb 15 (0)

Singapore Math--what books would I need for a K'er? AND where's the best place to order through? nt - amber in GA 4:56 Feb 15 (2)

Check the sample pages to determine what level is most appropriate... - Arch At Home 6:59 Feb 15 (0)
I ordered through Singporemath.com - Scarlett in AR 6:22 Feb 15 (0)

Does anyone use Lifepac? - mrscopterdoc 4:07 Feb 15 (7)

Not anymore either.nt - Yolanda 12:37 Feb 15 (0)
Not anymore here either - Tracy 7:05 Feb 15 (0)
Not anymore... - kbm 4:25 Feb 15 (4)
- Re: Not anymore... - mrscopterdoc 5:13 Feb 15 (3)
  - Oh gosh, I don't remember the specifics... - kbm 15:00 Feb 15 (0)
  - Alpha Omega's math and science are the two subjects that people seem to dislike the most... - Ellie 6:31 Feb 15 (0)
  - Another two to consider.... - Tami 6:28 Feb 15 (0)

Why do/don't you use Writing Strands? nt - saved1112 22:26 Feb 14 (20)

THANKS NT - saved1112 19:20 Feb 15 (0)
Both of my dc hated it. We are now doing CW, which they love. nt - Stella! 16:10 Feb 15 (0)
We did WS 3 in 3rd grade. - Becki in IN 7:51 Feb 15 (0)
Tried it in 3rd grade and hated it, but now that dd's in 5th grade . . . - Kristine out of lurking 6:41 Feb 15 (3)
- Same experience - Chris in CA 8:33 Feb 15 (2)
  - Same here... my 5th grade son is in Level 3. It's not his favorite thing, but he's doing well and is even pleased with himself. NT - kbm 15:04 Feb 15 (1)
    - Our co-op using WS 3 with 5th graders very successfully.... - Lea:) 19:20 Feb 15 (0)
We started because WS was then recommended, we continue because (m) - KPzz 6:22 Feb 15 (4)
- We had the same experience...m - Sue Scott Wellons 11:49 Feb 15 (1)
  - He also liked it because... - Sue Scott Wellonsq 11:52 Feb 15 (0)
- KPzz, that's awesome (m) - Des 9:35 Feb 15 (1)
  - Evaluating your kids' work - KPzz 15:53 Feb 15 (0)
My ds (13) likes them. - Jean in Wisc. 6:10 Feb 15 (0)
I've never even looked at it. We use R&S English, which, according to WTM, doesn't need a writing supplement. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 5:41 Feb 15 (0)
We used it (WS 3) for a little while (m). - AlmostLucy 4:47 Feb 15 (0)
it made my dd who loves to write, cry. nt - Peela 3:31 Feb 15 (4)
- It made *me* cry (well, almost:)... - Lea:) 6:51 Feb 15 (3)
  - My dd and I cried too, well almost. (m) - Tammyla 7:51 Feb 15 (2)
    - See, we had the opposite experience and I think this is why WS seems to have such a love it-hate it following - Laura R (FL) 13:15 Feb 15 (1)
      - ITA and find these review post very helpful. nt - Tammyla 15:45 Feb 15 (0)

I've heard many good things about Phonics Pathways. So, does anyone have any neg thoughts on it? thanks for your help! nt - saved1112 22:07 Feb 14 (14)

My boys just couldn't "get it." We had to use more concrete and sensory phonics instruction. nt - Camy (6 boybarians, 1 little lady) 11:09 Feb 15 (0)
I used it to teach my 12 year old to read. It worked just fine for him.nt - Gloria 10:55 Feb 15 (1)
- Just wanted to add that he learned to read at age 5 not 12.LOLnt - Gloria 10:56 Feb 15 (0)
It's boring, but my 5 1/2 year old is reading on a 3-4th grade level because of it. - Heather in WI 10:37 Feb 15 (0)
PP was too visually busy for my dd, too many words on a page. Reading Reflex was better for her. NT - Becki in IN 7:53 Feb 15 (0)
Re: I've heard many good things about Phonics Pathways. So, does anyone have any neg thoughts on it? thanks for your help! nt - Pam in GA 6:46 Feb 15 (0)
Same as Anne marie, I do not like the way it teaches phonics. nt - angela in ohio 5:52 Feb 15 (0)
my son hated it, also I feel it is flawed in the way it teaches sounds (m) - Anne Marie 5:28 Feb 15 (2)
- See, Now this is the exact reason I like PP...The way it teaches the sounds.. - Mama Owl 6:33 Feb 15 (0)
- I agree with this. I just use it as a resource for words with certain sound/spelling patterns (nt) - EKS 5:40 Feb 15 (0)
My daughter hated both it and 100 EZ lessons. - KarenNC 5:08 Feb 15 (0)
ds liked when I dictated sentences from it, and I think reading from it helped, but (M) - Veracity 4:22 Feb 15 (0)
I think its a fantastic, thorough program. DS on the other hand hated it. nt - nandmsmom 3:48 Feb 15 (0)
I need to be reminded to review old material more often than what PP gives. For some reason, my dd never liked it. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 23:29 Feb 14 (0)

What exactly is Classical Writing? A Writing program, a Grammar program? Is Writing Strands a better choice? m - Linden in NM 21:29 Feb 14 (1)

it has grammar etc, it is academically rigorous, it can be used secularly.... - Peela 0:16 Feb 15 (0)

Anyone use Christian Kids Explore .... science books? -m - Kathie in VA 21:26 Feb 14 (6)

CKEB - amy jo 11:24 Feb 15 (0)
We're using CKEB, too! - Angel 10:52 Feb 15 (0)
I am using CKEB with my 1st and 3rd graders (m) - Wendy 22:09 Feb 14 (0)
I have used the Biology and have the Chemistry, I used the Biology - Pammy 21:30 Feb 14 (2)
- We are getting ready to use this in a co-op. Question? - Janis in DE 4:41 Feb 15 (1)
  - We did vocabulary and the hands on lesson usually, - Pammy 6:54 Feb 15 (0)

FYI, Writing Program I found... - Yolanda 20:58 Feb 14 (0)

Ping Debbie in Plano - kalanamak 20:38 Feb 14 (1)

Here I am ... - Debbie in Plano 7:39 Feb 15 (0)

Does anyone have a CBD coupon ??? big tia nt - Chris in CA 20:20 Feb 14 (2)

Here you go... - mom2abcd 20:33 Feb 14 (1)
- Thanks so much! nt - Chris in CA 21:02 Feb 14 (0)

Carole in De : about the Chem5000 kit... - Mama Owl 20:18 Feb 14 (1)

no microcsope needed..... - Carole in DE 16:34 Feb 15 (0)

What is the controversy about the Hakim History of US books? - Eva 20:03 Feb 14 (6)

Thank you, I found some information on this...(m) - Eva 8:42 Feb 15 (0)
My kids simply don't like the style.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:09 Feb 15 (0)
There were too "school text" for us (m) - angela in ohio 6:34 Feb 15 (0)
We have enjoyed them.... - WTMindy 6:22 Feb 15 (0)
Re: What is the controversy about the Hakim History of US books? - Janet_MI 4:18 Feb 15 (0)
I have not looked closely at them myself but alot of people have said that the writing is biased..... - Akmommy 22:51 Feb 14 (0)

OK, I'm trying this again...???s regarding Classmate math... - Robin in DFW 19:46 Feb 14 (0)

Would you have a 7th grader use CW .... - Robin in DFW 19:43 Feb 14 (2)

My 7th grader is using CW... - CatherineM 20:11 Feb 14 (0)
There is a chart at the CW website... - Peela 19:53 Feb 14 (0)

Would you use SOTW 3 and 4 with a 6 year old and 4 year old? - Dawn in Ohio 19:35 Feb 14 (5)

The topics are appropriate, but SOTW 3 is definitely more advanced... - WTMindy 6:27 Feb 15 (0)
I have a 6, 4, and 2... - Arch At Home 2:00 Feb 15 (0)
You might like A Child's History of the World by Hillyer. - oakmom 20:36 Feb 14 (0)
Re: Would you use SOTW 3 and 4 with a 6 year old and 4 year old? - BridgetJ 19:42 Feb 14 (0)
I wouldn't....more - Jen In MS 19:41 Feb 14 (0)

What are some books for Pre-k - K - Marsha 19:16 Feb 14 (4)

The FIAR books often deal with things like honesty, obedience, etc. (m) - Malenki 12:00 Feb 15 (

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