- Only if you want dc to write in a book. If you can have him/her write the answers on a note book, then no. hth. nt - earlybird mom 23:04 Feb 17
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- I think Horizons has a nice pace... and at $10.50 a book, the price is right for a supp. nt - earlybird mom 23:11 Feb 17
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- We do Singapore + Math-u-See. I run the programs in parallel (nt) - Hannah 22:07 Feb 17
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- Why add? Cruise straight forward with Singapore... other than - frogpond1 21:34 Feb 17
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- Have you looked at RightStart math? (m) - OhElizabeth 21:26 Feb 17
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- adding on to this... - Stacia 21:42 Feb 17
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- We are long term Singapore users... - siloam 23:14 Feb 17
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- We are long term Singapore users... - siloam 23:14 Feb 17
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- adding on to this... - Stacia 21:42 Feb 17
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- How about Singapore + RS? - Karen in CO 20:59 Feb 17
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- Here is what I found - Karen in CO 20:42 Feb 17
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- No experience with this yet, but - ELaurie 23:16 Feb 17
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- We *occasionally* do some writing for history, but generally CW is it for us. nt - Stephanie not in TX 22:20 Feb 17
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- I haven't used the middle school levels, but.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 20:14 Feb 17
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- Here are some websites to get you started, with NV hs-ing info, groups, etc. ... - Lori D. 21:42 Feb 17
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- Is the Singapore "counting on" for an addition strategy? (m) - OhElizabeth 19:05 Feb 17
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- Same here (m) - Stephanie not in TX 19:51 Feb 17
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- You'll have counting on and counting back for all situations adding or subtracting 3 and under. If you don't want it to "take any time" drill it! It is very helpful! (nt) - Alana 19:35 Feb 17
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- Same here (m) - Stephanie not in TX 19:51 Feb 17
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- And it was written by "our very own" Ria. ; ) nt - ELaurie 23:14 Feb 17
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- I just saw that Rainbow Resources sells this -- looks good! Can't wait for your review! nt - 5wolfcubs 22:14 Feb 17
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- You are doing a great job! - Sandy 18:37 Feb 17
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- I'm currently teaching a 2nd grader... - Daisy 18:34 Feb 17
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- Yes and no - Closeacademy 18:42 Feb 17
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- Ok, thanks. I may just buy it next year... are the workbooks from Motts worth having? (nt) - Christa 18:47 Feb 17
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- Ok, thanks. I may just buy it next year... are the workbooks from Motts worth having? (nt) - Christa 18:47 Feb 17
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- Thank you for taking the time to research this a bit... - Magic Wand 23:02 Feb 17
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- This is not where I'd start. - Cindyg 18:36 Feb 17
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- Yes. It works fine. I'd also suggest Spanish for Children by McGraw Hill. About$20. nt - Laurie4b 18:28 Feb 17
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- Just started it with ds 12. So far we are both enjoying it. nt - Tracy in Ky 17:19 Feb 17
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- Do you need the teacher and student text? m - KJ in NC 18:14 Feb 17
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- You'll only need to buy the textbook one time. It is non-consummable. (m) - Julie in GA 18:28 Feb 17
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- Thanks. I was hoping it wasn't $75 for the student and another $100 for the teacher text. nt - KJ in NC 18:45 Feb 17
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- Thanks. I was hoping it wasn't $75 for the student and another $100 for the teacher text. nt - KJ in NC 18:45 Feb 17
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- You'll only need to buy the textbook one time. It is non-consummable. (m) - Julie in GA 18:28 Feb 17
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- Do you need the teacher and student text? m - KJ in NC 18:14 Feb 17
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- Try the highschool board too....nt - Tap, Tap, Tap 17:15 Feb 17
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- If you search the last couple of boards, you'll find some discussions about it. nt - ELaurie 17:15 Feb 17
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- Can you tell me how to search? I'm not having much luck. nt - KJ in NC 18:18 Feb 17
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- Control F will take you to a dialogue box. Type in Omnibus. HTH nt. - ELaurie 23:12 Feb 17
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- Control F will take you to a dialogue box. Type in Omnibus. HTH nt. - ELaurie 23:12 Feb 17
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- Can you tell me how to search? I'm not having much luck. nt - KJ in NC 18:18 Feb 17
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- Tapestry vs LA - Sunny 18:33 Feb 17
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- Re: Tapestry of Grace - Holly 17:42 Feb 17
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- Just an FYI for you though. TOG has redesigned their curriculum so it is simpler to use. :) (nt) - KerriF 19:19 Feb 17
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- Just an FYI for you though. TOG has redesigned their curriculum so it is simpler to use. :) (nt) - KerriF 19:19 Feb 17
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- It's pretty much just grammar-a little letter writing, but mostly just grammar. nt - Karie 16:03 Feb 17
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- and a wee bit of paragraph writing. I would surely add a writing curr. or use home2teach online writing class. :o) nm - Tin in WA 20:12 Feb 17
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- Thanks!! Any thoughts on adding CW or WS?..nm - annbrink 20:48 Feb 17
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- I haven't used CW, though I own it. It just seems to much for me at this stage in life. I have use WS in the past... - Tina in 21:41 Feb 17
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- Hit enter before I was done... - Tina in WA 21:43 Feb 17
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- Hit enter before I was done... - Tina in WA 21:43 Feb 17
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- I haven't used CW, though I own it. It just seems to much for me at this stage in life. I have use WS in the past... - Tina in 21:41 Feb 17
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- Thanks!! Any thoughts on adding CW or WS?..nm - annbrink 20:48 Feb 17
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- and a wee bit of paragraph writing. I would surely add a writing curr. or use home2teach online writing class. :o) nm - Tin in WA 20:12 Feb 17
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- What age? - Claire 17:28 Feb 17
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- First grade. When would you start a seperate spelling program? nt - Christina in OR 22:28 Feb 17
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- First grade. When would you start a seperate spelling program? nt - Christina in OR 22:28 Feb 17
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- I have the time-line CD from "History thru the ages" but I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas. - Alana 15:42 Feb 17
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- Here are a few possible webpages with links... - Lori D. 17:27 Feb 17
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- Thank you! dh and I started playing (m) - Alana 23:16 Feb 17
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- Thank you! dh and I started playing (m) - Alana 23:16 Feb 17
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- Here are a few possible webpages with links... - Lori D. 17:27 Feb 17
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- Here are some titles... - Lori D. 21:59 Feb 17
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- My ds just read DragonSlayers Academy series by McMullen. nt - kRenee 20:31 Feb 17
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- Boxcar children, Rod and Staff story books, Great Illustrated Classics, The Littles, Little House books nt - Daisy 16:12 Feb 17
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- Animal Friends by Oke, Astro Kids by Elmer, The Cul-de-Sac Kids by Lewis, Three Cousins Detective Club by Murphy ans Burgess books :) nt - Fay up North 16:05 Feb 17
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- It all comes out even in the end. - Lolly 18:53 Feb 17
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- Stay with R&S.. - Ellie 15:30 Feb 17
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- Re: R&S Math - looking for some feedback..... - Josie 14:59 Feb 17
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- I use R&S math exclusively now and my sons did very well on the Stanford Achievement test last year... - Beth in Central TX 14:27 Feb 17
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- I personally think the whole idea woks to undermine homeschooling freedom. - Christina in OR 22:40 Feb 17
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- Re: Connections Academy..Good/Bad? I need to decide fast if we are going to get in! - Diana in OR 17:12 Feb 17
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- Find out if there is an "out option". - kbm 15:10 Feb 17
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- We use it, too....more - Dee 18:07 Feb 17
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- lecture, practice problems, review of previous lessons(around 10 problems), practice of new concept (10 problems). Because you have the tutor for every ?, you don't need so much review. We love it 100%!!! nt - ruth 16:12 Feb 17
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- Thanks, Ruth :) nm - Mel in Ga. 16:29 Feb 17
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- Thanks, Ruth :) nm - Mel in Ga. 16:29 Feb 17
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- Twins! What a blessing! Mazel Tov! Praying here. :o) nm - LisaNY 16:00 Feb 17
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- God's blessings on your family, Charlie! I hope all goes well. nt - mom2abcd 15:24 Feb 17
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- Congratulations and thanks for the info. nt - Kimber 15:13 Feb 17
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- May I ask what her first language is? - Christina in OR 22:54 Feb 17
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- Also be sure to keep at least some family time with Spanish only. (m) - May in WA 15:41 Feb 17
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- Expose her to English speakers - Myrtle 12:24 Feb 17
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- Oh, can I have it too! nt (except email) - MeganP 22:24 Feb 17
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- Oh, may I have a copy, too?! Thanks so much! - Yvonne in CA 22:01 Feb 17
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- Is it too late to receive a copy? - hickoryhill 20:23 Feb 17
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- Please count me in - Alison in KY 20:02 Feb 17
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- Oh, am I too late? I want it too! email inside! - steppingstonemomma 19:52 Feb 17
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- May I have one as well? Thank you! - Christy in CO 19:41 Feb 17
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- I'll send them to you all later tonight when my daughter gets off the other computer. LOL - Owl 18:58 Feb 17
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- May I have it too? email inside. - MoniMoni 18:47 Feb 17
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- oh,me too, please...nt - Peela 18:34 Feb 17
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- I'd like a copy too... - Prettybutton 17:26 Feb 17
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- I'd love one to, if you don't mind! Many thanks to you and Robin! email inside - MamaPapa 17:03 Feb 17
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- Can you manage to send one more? - WABeth 16:30 Feb 17
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- May I have a copy too please? - Teri in VA 16:10 Feb 17
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- me too, please? Thanks! (email inside) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:08 Feb 17
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- May I have a copy too please? - Teri in VA 16:08 Feb 17
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- May I have one to please? - May in WA 15:44 Feb 17
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- Me, too??? :o) - rsmofga 15:33 Feb 17
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- May I have a copy too, please? (email inside) - ballzy 14:54 Feb 17
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- I would like a copy too. Thank so much, email inside... - sherylinarctic 14:42 Feb 17
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- Me too Please?? email inside - ilovemy6kids 13:58 Feb 17
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- I got mine! I'm just thrilled and can't thank you enough! nt - Magic Wand 13:48 Feb 17
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- Oh, can I get a copy also...e-mail inside - Gloria in AR 13:35 Feb 17
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- FWIW, she sent me a copy, too, and it is exactly how I set it up on paper. (m) - Robin in Tx 13:35 Feb 17 (2)
- I would love to have this....email inside.... - Busy Bee 13:26 Feb 17
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- Could I please have one too. Thankyou.nt - Girl 13:24 Feb 17
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- may I get it too, please? email inside - Mel in Ga. 13:13 Feb 17
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- I'd like it to please! - EchoMom 13:12 Feb 17
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- Oops! That should be "too". nm - EchoMom 13:13 Feb 17
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- Oops! That should be "too". nm - EchoMom 13:13 Feb 17
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- May I have it - email inside - April in VA 12:51 Feb 17
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- Thanks a million to you and Robin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!nt - Kimber 11:52 Feb 17
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- I love it, I got my from a trainer and she - Fay up North 15:58 Feb 17
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- We have used it............. - Chelsea in tn 14:49 Feb 17
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- I found samples at Christianbook.com nt - Jill 13:29 Feb 17
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- my 9 yo just started this book Monday (m) - April in VA 13:52 Feb 17
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- I agree.... - Part-Time Homeschooler 18:15 Feb 17
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- I agree.... - Part-Time Homeschooler 18:15 Feb 17
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- here's a German resource (link) - Trivium Academy 11:43 Feb 17
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- Are you somewhat proficient in German? sm - Verena 11:28 Feb 17
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- Office Depot, Staples. nt - fernande 16:11 Feb 17
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- Michael's craft stores. nt - MIch elle 13:14 Feb 17
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- Re: Dead Sea Scrolls info? Taking my 2nd grader on Thursday to the exhibit...woud like to give him a little "study" or info about it to make it more meaningful...any good links? nt - FranW 20:06 Feb 17
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- No links. We did read the book The Dead Sea Scrolls by Ilene Cooper. nt - Arch At Home 12:27 Feb 17
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- did you... - Tina in WA 11:06 Feb 17
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- how about checking to see if your local library has a video to watch on the topic. We hae one by Quest and we really enjoyed it. nm - Tina in WA 20:15 Feb 17
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- I did, but the elementary one didn't seem to have much info. Thanks! nt - Jones Academy 12:25 Feb 17
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- how about checking to see if your local library has a video to watch on the topic. We hae one by Quest and we really enjoyed it. nm - Tina in WA 20:15 Feb 17
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- My dd used this along w/ our regular writing program. (m) - Tammyla 13:39 Feb 17
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- 2 reluctant writing boys here enjoyed WA (well, as much as they'll ever enjoy writing! (lol)) As for scheduling... - Lori D. 12:55 Feb 17
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- yup-- we needed to break this into tinier chunks too :-) BUT it worked well that way! nt - Peek a Boo 18:10 Feb 17
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- yup-- we needed to break this into tinier chunks too :-) BUT it worked well that way! nt - Peek a Boo 18:10 Feb 17
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- I would love to see how you plan on scheduling WA. How... - Michelle T 10:34 Feb 17
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- Michelle, see my post above on scheduling. We did this with 2 boys; one finished... - Lori D. 12:59 Feb 17
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- Michelle, see my post above on scheduling. We did this with 2 boys; one finished... - Lori D. 12:59 Feb 17
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- My son doesn't *enjoy* it, but it's working and he's doing it willingly. nt - GVA 10:18 Feb 17
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- I don't know about REAL science but RS4K is secular. nt - Heather in VA 11:30 Feb 17
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- ...and that's great, fine, super for me. Not necessary, but perfectly fine. Thanks! nt - BarbaraL in OK 13:30 Feb 17
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- I think both companies worked hard to write texts that could be used by families of any faith... - abbeyej 14:20 Feb 17
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- Yes she is a Christian, but she belives... - siloam 19:19 Feb 17
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- Yes she is a Christian, but she belives... - siloam 19:19 Feb 17
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- I think both companies worked hard to write texts that could be used by families of any faith... - abbeyej 14:20 Feb 17
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- ...and that's great, fine, super for me. Not necessary, but perfectly fine. Thanks! nt - BarbaraL in OK 13:30 Feb 17
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- Julianna, Ali and Arch at Home, thank you so much for the help! nt - Dawn E 18:18 Feb 17
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- Here's a link to the chart at Singapore Math that coordinates Miquon and SM... - julianna 16:37 Feb 17
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- This link is perfect! nt - Dawn E 18:19 Feb 17
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- This link is perfect! nt - Dawn E 18:19 Feb 17
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- Having done Orange before 1A, I recommend doing it after 1B... - ali in Oregon 12:18 Feb 17
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- 1A and 1B. We start with Singapore and then when we hit a sag we switch to Miquon. nt - Arch At Home 10:41 Feb 17
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- not Jean, but here is my distinction..... - momof7 12:04 Feb 17
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- Apparently Terri Williams said she would be writing the chemistry and physics.... - Michelle T 9:30 Feb 17
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- Re: Apparently Terri Williams said she would be writing the chemistry and physics.... - Stacey in NY 11:27 Feb 17
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- Re: Apparently Terri Williams said she would be writing the chemistry and physics.... - Stacey in NY 11:27 Feb 17
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- Thank you!!!!!! What a blessing. I think I will order them now. Happy dance!! nt - Zee 9:16 Feb 17
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- Here's the schedule that I've come up with so far. - Trivium Academy 8:55 Feb 17
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- TOG- Trial and Triumph - Jan 10:17 Feb 17
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- Trial and Triumph vs. The History Lives Chronicles... - Trivium Academy 10:26 Feb 17
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- Sorry I forgot to mention.. - Trivium Academy 10:29 Feb 17
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- Re: Sorry I forgot to mention.. - Jan 10:41 Feb 17
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- Re: Sorry I forgot to mention.. - Jan 10:41 Feb 17
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- Sorry I forgot to mention.. - Trivium Academy 10:29 Feb 17
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- Trial and Triumph vs. The History Lives Chronicles... - Trivium Academy 10:26 Feb 17
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- Jessica, to quote and old Partridge family song - ELaurie 9:03 Feb 17
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- Maybe young but I love the 70s and I watched the Partridge Family as a kid - Trivium Academy 9:10 Feb 17
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- Maybe young but I love the 70s and I watched the Partridge Family as a kid - Trivium Academy 9:10 Feb 17
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- TOG- Trial and Triumph - Jan 10:17 Feb 17
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- You have mail :-) ! Thanks nt - Darcy in FL 9:58 Feb 17
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- Okay, I see your enclosed link now...I'm turning red...thank you! nt - Magic Wand 9:14 Feb 17
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- Ooo, I would love this, please! I tried emailing you, but.. - Magic Wand 9:12 Feb 17
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- Good Old SWO. . . - Stephanie Z 18:50 Feb 17
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- I like Megawords. - AngieW in Texas 14:21 Feb 17
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- Calvert Spelling on CD has been wonderful for my poor speller and my natural speller. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:35 Feb 17
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- Same here, though mine like the *old* version better than the new (less games and done more quickly!). - FloridaLisa 11:50 Feb 17
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- We use the old version. As soon as I heard they were changing their spelling, I bought the ones I didn't already have. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:37 Feb 17
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- We use the old version. As soon as I heard they were changing their spelling, I bought the ones I didn't already have. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:37 Feb 17
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- Same here, though mine like the *old* version better than the new (less games and done more quickly!). - FloridaLisa 11:50 Feb 17
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- I like Phonetic Zoo. Sounds baby-ish, but goes through high school. link inside. - momof7 9:27 Feb 17
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- I love this too. nt - Heather in VA 11:35 Feb 17
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- I second this one. I learned of it from Jeannie Fulbright. She highly recommends it. It works. nt - Kimber 9:30 Feb 17
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- I will *third* Phonetic Zoo. We use it and LOVE it!! nt - Calico Frog 10:10 Feb 17
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- Yes! Phonetic Zoo is great! nt - whirly-swirly-coffee-girlie 10:20 Feb 17
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- Yes! Phonetic Zoo is great! nt - whirly-swirly-coffee-girlie 10:20 Feb 17
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- I will *third* Phonetic Zoo. We use it and LOVE it!! nt - Calico Frog 10:10 Feb 17
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- I love this too. nt - Heather in VA 11:35 Feb 17
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- growing with grammar - Jill 9:16 Feb 17
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- oops for some reason I was thinking grammar. more - Jill 11:14 Feb 17
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- oops for some reason I was thinking grammar. more - Jill 11:14 Feb 17
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- There are posts below.(more) - Cindy 8:49 Feb 17
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- Link inside - Trivium Academy 8:20 Feb 17
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- Oh, my! There was WAY more than I imagined. Thanks! nt - Rissy 10:56 Feb 17
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- LOL to think I learned these the hard way. Thanks - Owl 8:40 Feb 17
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- Oh, my! There was WAY more than I imagined. Thanks! nt - Rissy 10:56 Feb 17
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- You are going to find people on both sides here... - ali in Oregon 8:47 Feb 17
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- Thank you! nt - Hillary in KS 14:23 Feb 17
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- ECC would work well... skipping CTG would be no big deal. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:48 Feb 17
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- I agree - Julie in MN 15:08 Feb 17
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- I agree - Julie in MN 15:08 Feb 17
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- Design your own? It really is very simple for those ages.... - momof7 9:37 Feb 17
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- Oh my, this is us too...In fact, I asked a similar question farther down... - Magic Wand 8:46 Feb 17
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- I meant to say History Portfolio, not History Scribe...Siloam... - Magic Wand 14:07 Feb 17
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- Yes, WP is a very good fit here.... - siloam 19:13 Feb 17
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- Yes, WP is a very good fit here.... - siloam 19:13 Feb 17
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- Have you seen the samples? - siloam 9:06 Feb 17
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- I meant to say History Portfolio, not History Scribe...Siloam... - Magic Wand 14:07 Feb 17
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- I should correct this and say it doesn't need to be used as a supplement to SOTW, that's just how we're using it. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:48 Feb 17
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- What ages do you feel this is appropriate for Stacy? nt - Trivium Academy 7:43 Feb 17 (1)
- That does work better!! - Diane 12:11 Feb 17
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- Thank you. - Jan 10:29 Feb 17
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- Another way to just search one specific board - press Control F, then type what you want to find. nt - lovemykids 9:34 Feb 17
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- control f only works on the current board. the google search will work on all the current and archived boards. - Owl 11:52 Feb 17
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- I am new...but wouldn't boards with folders be better? These boards are...m - Rissy 10:58 Feb 17
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- There has been lots of conversation about this before....some like it this way, some like it how you suggest....I'm with you though. ;) nt - Pensguys 12:32 Feb 17
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- (gently but loudly) No! - the flow of conversation is better here, Cntrl +F to search present board, click View Old Board and search if in the last 2 weeks.... - Trivium Academy 11:12 Feb 17
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- There has been lots of conversation about this before....some like it this way, some like it how you suggest....I'm with you though. ;) nt - Pensguys 12:32 Feb 17
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- Each method has its limitations - Paula H 10:37 Feb 17
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- control f only works on the current board. the google search will work on all the current and archived boards. - Owl 11:52 Feb 17
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- You're wonderful!!! I love this tip!!!! Thanks! (nt) - flpeggy 8:27 Feb 17
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- I emailed PHP and their response: - mamato3 14:08 Feb 17
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- Heather - no concrete date right now, but we know you want to check it out. We will post a note here when they're available. I'll see what I can find out. nt - Charlie at Peace Hill Press 12:59 Feb 17
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- Thank you so much Charlie!! nt - Heather in VA 13:27 Feb 17
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- Thank you so much Charlie!! nt - Heather in VA 13:27 Feb 17
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- I'm eager for this, too, as my grammar plans are still on hold. Of course... - earlybird mom 9:16 Feb 17
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- No samples yet, but someone from PHP said that he would post here when the PDF's are available for viewing. That's all I know :O)-nt - Amanda in TX 7:33 Feb 17
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- link to list inside - AngieW in Texas 14:23 Feb 17
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- Thank you. nt - RhondaM. 18:49 Feb 17
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- Thank you. nt - RhondaM. 18:49 Feb 17
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- Last I heard, "sometime in the future." I think they're focusing on other areas right now. nt - GVA 8:47 Feb 17
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- Peace Hill Press is doing a science program? Do tell what you know...nt - Trivium Academy 7:33 Feb 17
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- I think I first heard about this 5 years ago here. I'm not gonna hold my breath. nt - abbeyej 9:26 Feb 17
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- I *think* I read about this in an interview with SWB in The Old Schoolhouse - ELaurie 8:51 Feb 17
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- I think I read that too...oh well, I'm happy with what we've got. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:57 Feb 17
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- I think I read that too...oh well, I'm happy with what we've got. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:57 Feb 17
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- I think I first heard about this 5 years ago here. I'm not gonna hold my breath. nt - abbeyej 9:26 Feb 17
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- Thank you both for your input...Karen... - Kris 20:15 Feb 17
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- Here is the lesson plan I based my co-op animals unit on - Karen in CO 14:35 Feb 17
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- and here is a link to a great biome site - Karen in CO 14:37 Feb 17
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- and here is a link to a great biome site - Karen in CO 14:37 Feb 17
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- You could see what I planned for it... - Trivium Academy 7:48 Feb 17
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- Y'all are so helpful - these are exactly the kinds of things I have been thinking about. nt - ELaurie 9:05 Feb 17
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- I'll share my evolving thoughts... - OhElizabeth 8:44 Feb 17
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- BTW, we're probably going to... - OhElizabeth 8:45 Feb 17
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- BTW, we're probably going to... - OhElizabeth 8:45 Feb 17
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- Well, I've decided to go with a curricula... - KIN 7:37 Feb 17
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- My thoughts on this and why I chose to use WTM's suggestions. - Trivium Academy 7:30 Feb 17
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- This is basically what we're doing for grammar stage....we do buy the Apologia books but just read and discuss...formal curricula will come in 6th grade. nt - Pensguys 7:53 Feb 17
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- Do you plan to use them again in 6th, or do you have something else in mind? nt - ELaurie 8:53 Feb 17
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- Well, I have another year to decide that. ;) I THINK I'll either go with.... - Pensguys 12:36 Feb 17
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- Well, I have another year to decide that. ;) I THINK I'll either go with.... - Pensguys 12:36 Feb 17
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- Do you plan to use them again in 6th, or do you have something else in mind? nt - ELaurie 8:53 Feb 17
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- This is basically what we're doing for grammar stage....we do buy the Apologia books but just read and discuss...formal curricula will come in 6th grade. nt - Pensguys 7:53 Feb 17
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- Re: I need recommendations for a good "on this date" and explanation of holidays book. - alwayslearning 20:12 Feb 17
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- I recommend this too. :-) nt - Stacia 20:55 Feb 17
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- I recommend this too. :-) nt - Stacia 20:55 Feb 17
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- Pster recommended Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts and More by Lee Bennett Hopkins over at the Gen board. Thanks for you help! nt - Trivium Academy 10:18 Feb 17
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- Julie Lavender's book... - mom2abcd 8:56 Feb 17
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- Julie Lavender's book looks wonderful! Thank you mom2abcd, I really appreciate your input! nt - Trivium Academy 9:09 Feb 17
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- Glad to help:o) nt - mom2abcd 12:02 Feb 17
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- Glad to help:o) nt - mom2abcd 12:02 Feb 17
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- Julie Lavender's book looks wonderful! Thank you mom2abcd, I really appreciate your input! nt - Trivium Academy 9:09 Feb 17
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- Correction: "unavoidable" not avoidable. Need to read again before I post. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 7:12 Feb 17
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- I use it for a 1st and 3rd here is our schedule - Fay up North 15:54 Feb 17
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- Well, it somewhat depends upon the age of the child, but... m - kRenee 9:19 Feb 17
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- Well, that's just what I was going to ask,lol, what level you... - OhElizabeth 8:47 Feb 17
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- Yes, OhElizabeth! I owe you a big thanks! - MoniMoni 9:10 Feb 17
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- Yes, OhElizabeth! I owe you a big thanks! - MoniMoni 9:10 Feb 17
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- Try this... - KIN 6:33 Feb 17
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- This helps! Thanks. (how did I miss it?) nt - MoniMoni 7:13 Feb 17
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- This helps! Thanks. (how did I miss it?) nt - MoniMoni 7:13 Feb 17
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- Both but for different grades... - Myrtle 6:38 Feb 17
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- What we do... - RhondaM. 19:12 Feb 17
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- here's what we do.... - Peela 18:48 Feb 17
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- It can be overwhelming! I remember the feeling. Here's something I did that helped me and still does..... - Dayle 7:13 Feb 17
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- What do you do for Writing every day, Dayle? - mom2abcd 9:02 Feb 17
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- I am not Dayle :) but another resource is "Creative Communications", a slim book of project ideas from CHC (m) - BarbaraL in OK 13:27 Feb 17
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- Thanks! Reminds me of Understanding Writing... practical writing ideas:o) nt - mom2abcd 15:33 Feb 17
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- Thanks! Reminds me of Understanding Writing... practical writing ideas:o) nt - mom2abcd 15:33 Feb 17
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- Here's what we did... - Dayle 12:07 Feb 17
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- Thanks! I need to do more. nt - mom2abcd 15:28 Feb 17
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- Thanks! I need to do more. nt - mom2abcd 15:28 Feb 17
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- I am not Dayle :) but another resource is "Creative Communications", a slim book of project ideas from CHC (m) - BarbaraL in OK 13:27 Feb 17
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- What do you do for Writing every day, Dayle? - mom2abcd 9:02 Feb 17
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- what I tend to do... - Hoggirl 7:08 Feb 17
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- Ours... - flpeggy 6:49 Feb 17
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- Anna, there aren't any *right* answers (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:38 Feb 17
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- My answer is similar to Stephanie's; this is my 5th-gr. son's first year HSing. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 8:30 Feb 17
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- My answer is similar to Stephanie's; this is my 5th-gr. son's first year HSing. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 8:30 Feb 17
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- I highly recommend purchasing TWTM... - TNLisa 6:33 Feb 17
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- Personally, for $35 I would get it. However, you can just do the program with the text.... - Steph 9:15 Feb 17
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- my 2 cents... - Peela 18:55 Feb 17
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- Thanks, this helps -m - Kathie in Va 19:14 Feb 17
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- Thanks, this helps -m - Kathie in Va 19:14 Feb 17
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- Anyone?? <wow this moved down the board fast!> -nt - Kathie in Va 11:40 Feb 17
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- I love BJU science.... - Tami 7:05 Feb 17
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- If I had dc that age, I'd use either Rod and Staff's God's World series or Considering God's Creation. nt - Ellie 6:46 Feb 17
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- Apologia's Exploring Creation series (link inside) - TNLisa 6:02 Feb 17
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- Us too....although for first grade we used Living Learning Books. nt - Pensguys 7:03 Feb 17
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- I 2nd this! We are *loving* the Astronomy book and I plan to continue with the series. (nt) - Sheila in OK 6:21 Feb 17
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- We love Apologia Astronomy and A Child's Geography (for earth science)! - KLA 6:30 Feb 17
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- We love Apologia Astronomy and A Child's Geography (for earth science)! - KLA 6:30 Feb 17
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- Us too....although for first grade we used Living Learning Books. nt - Pensguys 7:03 Feb 17
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- Only cut and paste through the end of the ISBN or ASIN -- don't take the rest of the link. nt - abbeyej 5:23 Feb 17
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- Do you know about tinyurl? ..... - Peela 1:45 Feb 17
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- I didn't know about it. Thanks! (nt) - Hannah 4:01 Feb 17
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- I didn't know about it. Thanks! (nt) - Hannah 4:01 Feb 17
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- Here's all my resources for free audio online, hope you find something! - Trivium Academy 10:37 Feb 17
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- We listen to many of these, too, as well as a few more - lovemykids 9:56 Feb 17
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- FREE downloadable weekly audio book/drama from Living Books for the Ears... - Lori D. 8:50 Feb 17
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- We enjoyed listening to Jim Weiss tell Greek Myths...I know he has a bunch of other CDs too. (nt) - ali in Oregon 8:17 Feb 17
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- We like -m - Kathie in VA 6:12 Feb 17 (1)
- A couple of other possibilities... - abbeyej 5:56 Feb 17
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- Thanks Abbey, these are great! (nt) - Hannah 7:46 Feb 17
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- Thanks Abbey, these are great! (nt) - Hannah 7:46 Feb 17
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- I've been working on - ELaurie 0:19 Feb 17
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- ELaurie.... - mom2abcd 22:34 Feb 16
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- My dc love it here as well. The projects in the AG have been great too. nt - ELaurie 7:29 Feb 17
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- Yes!! My kids loved the ancient times! nt - Susie in CA 7:05 Feb 17
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- My kids ALL love it. (more) - Victoria in GA 21:27 Feb 16
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- I'm teaching 1st g now & - aubrey 21:12 Feb 16
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- argh--I hate posts like these, lol! You realise, of course, that I'm going to spend several minutes hunting for this post! ;) - Alana 20:48 Feb 16
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- Sorry! Link inside! :) - OhElizabeth 21:55 Feb 16
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- And those ARE very good ideas! - Alana 22:15 Feb 16
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- And of course I went a'wandering to lands unknown and dreams of curricula while I was looking for it! :) I was teasing! This is such a great place! Thanks ohElizabeth! You're a peach. - Alana 22:13 Feb 16
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- Wow! Who knew my one comment would set off a flurry of search, and result in poetry from Alana! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 8:57 Feb 17
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- Wow! Who knew my one comment would set off a flurry of search, and result in poetry from Alana! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 8:57 Feb 17
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- And those ARE very good ideas! - Alana 22:15 Feb 16
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- Sorry! Link inside! :) - OhElizabeth 21:55 Feb 16
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- Thanks for your responses. I need to find a sample. - Karie 12:13 Feb 17
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- Milestone ministries has samples. Also R+S will mail you (more) - MamaPapa 17:11 Feb 17
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- Milestone ministries has samples. Also R+S will mail you (more) - MamaPapa 17:11 Feb 17
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- We switched to R&S from Spelling Workout (2nd grader)... - Donna T. 6:46 Feb 17
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- Re: Can you tell me about Rod and Staff spelling? more - Julie in TX 5:27 Feb 17
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- Like most R&S materials, Spelling by Sound and Structure is written so that the dc can work independently... - Ellie 21:20 Feb 16
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- We are using it for 4th and 6th, - Chris in CA 21:02 Feb 16
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- May I offer a bit of encouragement for sticking it out? - Magic Wand 9:01 Feb 17
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- I want to encourage you to hang in there with B....m - Pensguys 7:15 Feb 17
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- We use RS for games but Singapore for instruction because it is straightforward - Closeacademy 6:24 Feb 17
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- Level C of RS is totally different from level B. Wanna know a secret? (m) - OhElizabeth 20:00 Feb 16
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- Ditto! I have one in B and one in D. I spend WAY more time with the one in B..more - Karie 20:16 Feb 16
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- OhElizabeth. That is the first time I have ever recieved that information. It is very encouraging m.. - lisa in ohio 20:10 Feb 16
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- You know the other thing that has helped me... - OhElizabeth 20:21 Feb 16
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- It applied to me! 8-) - captuhura 15:28 Feb 17
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- yes OhElizabeth, that does apply. - lisa in ohio 20:36 Feb 16
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- It applied to me! 8-) - captuhura 15:28 Feb 17
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- You know the other thing that has helped me... - OhElizabeth 20:21 Feb 16
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- Ditto! I have one in B and one in D. I spend WAY more time with the one in B..more - Karie 20:16 Feb 16
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- Can I just tell you, before you totally give up RightStart... - KIN 19:39 Feb 16
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- Wow. What grade is your ds? Can you compare RS to Saxon? sm - aubrey 20:44 Feb 16
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- You can get tons of info on the RS website www.alabacus.com nt - OhElizabeth 8:50 Feb 17
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- My ds just turned 7 and is in 1st grade. Maybe someone else could compare them, I'm not good at it. nt - KIN 5:04 Feb 17
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- You can get tons of info on the RS website www.alabacus.com nt - OhElizabeth 8:50 Feb 17
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- We also dropped RS and swithed to MUS for the same reason.M - lisa in ohio 19:57 Feb 16
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- Wow. What grade is your ds? Can you compare RS to Saxon? sm - aubrey 20:44 Feb 16
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- we went with spanish - faith 8:44 Feb 17
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- Teaching your children a spoken language unless you know it is very difficult... - GVA 19:44 Feb 16
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- Interesting--I have a dd (6) who is fascinated with foreign languages should I pursue it? (m) - Alana 20:55 Feb 16
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- Take advantage of the interest! - lovemykids 21:24 Feb 16
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- OK! Hmmm. This may require some thought. Thanks! - Alana 22:16 Feb 16
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- Foreign lang--you bet! - Rena 13:33 Feb 17
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- Foreign lang--you bet! - Rena 13:33 Feb 17
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- OK! Hmmm. This may require some thought. Thanks! - Alana 22:16 Feb 16
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- Take advantage of the interest! - lovemykids 21:24 Feb 16
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- Interesting--I have a dd (6) who is fascinated with foreign languages should I pursue it? (m) - Alana 20:55 Feb 16
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- Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I'm going to start going through sample pages etc. to see if I can find what I want. - Carrie 10:52 Feb 17
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- Just me, but I wouldn't do Discover 4 Yourself that young... - Tami 7:10 Feb 17
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- The CLP "Studying God's Word" workbooks are pretty good-- - Peek a Boo 19:52 Feb 16
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- Re: Bible for 1st- What about the fill in the blank worksheets from Calvary Chapel? - Alana 19:15 Feb 16 (1)
- I think I'm going to get my ds Rod and Staff Bible readers next year for a devotional. nt - KIN 19:07 Feb 16
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- This is what we've been doing for 1st & 2nd. Ds really enjoys these! nt - profmom 7:54 Feb 17
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- This is what we've been doing for 1st & 2nd. Ds really enjoys these! nt - profmom 7:54 Feb 17
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- Hi! My son is in 2nd grade and reads above grade level but I'm finding the Discover 4 Yourself Inductive series to be a bit of a stretch for him. We are chugging along but he doesn't seem to grasp some of it. nt - Jones Academy 18:51 Feb 16
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- I agree. I would say these would be *generally* best for about 4th/5th grade and up.(nt) - Tami 7:11 Feb 17
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- Thanks, that's kind of what I figured. Any other suggestions? (nt) - Carrie 18:55 Feb 16
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- I agree. I would say these would be *generally* best for about 4th/5th grade and up.(nt) - Tami 7:11 Feb 17
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- Definitely Keepers of the Faith (m) - angela in ohio 21:08 Feb 16
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- But Angela, how do you get IN to a club? I'd posted a request for contacts on their... - Donna A. 9:27 Feb 17
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- We started one! (m) - angela in ohio 13:40 Feb 17
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- We started one! (m) - angela in ohio 13:40 Feb 17
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- But Angela, how do you get IN to a club? I'd posted a request for contacts on their... - Donna A. 9:27 Feb 17
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- Bright Lights by Sarah Mally (nt) - Julie in MN 21:06 Feb 16
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- One of the local support groups in town does a "Keepers of the Faith" group (link inside) - Malenki 18:48 Feb 16
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- Keepers of the Faith? (Link inside) - Hillary in KS 18:48 Feb 16
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- Hillary.... - Donna A. 9:29 Feb 17
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- Hi Donna! I know there's a group in Topeka, but I'm not sure about anywhere else (m) - Hillary in KS 14:24 Feb 17
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- Hi Donna! I know there's a group in Topeka, but I'm not sure about anywhere else (m) - Hillary in KS 14:24 Feb 17
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- We use this too!! LOVE IT!! (nm) - Janee'TX 6:52 Feb 17
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- This is what I was talking about. Keepers of the Faith is the boys group. Keepers at Home is the girls group (nt) - The Tutor 19:29 Feb 16 (1)
- Hillary.... - Donna A. 9:29 Feb 17
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- Keepers at Home. You can do it as a group or a single family. Very flexible. (nt) - The Tutor 18:47 Feb 16
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- When I was a child there was Pioneer Girls but I don't know if that is still around nt - Heather in VA 18:44 Feb 16
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- Isn't that Pioneer Clubs? Can be boys or girls. nt - Ellie 21:21 Feb 16
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- Yes- and here is a link... - Verena 6:09 Feb 17
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- Yes- and here is a link... - Verena 6:09 Feb 17
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- Isn't that Pioneer Clubs? Can be boys or girls. nt - Ellie 21:21 Feb 16
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- Chemistry Pre-Level 1... - Arch At Home 4:03 Feb 17
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- Arch At Home, what makes this program so expensive? (m) - Andrea in MA 5:00 Feb 17
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- Arch At Home, what makes this program so expensive? (m) - Andrea in MA 5:00 Feb 17
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- We used RS4K Physics Level 1 - Sue in St Pete 19:09 Feb 16
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- level 1? ... - Peela 18:44 Feb 16
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- We have almost finished level I - Laura in China 18:44 Feb 16
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- I think it is a little more advanced. We used Saxon and switched to A Beka. (m) - flpeggy 6:03 Feb 17
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- Well... - Tina in WA 21:36 Feb 16
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- Check their website for motel meetings near you so you can look at the materials. - lovemykids 21:26 Feb 16
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- ABeka is definitely not advanced. It just is what it is. I don't know about the placement, though. nt - Ellie 21:22 Feb 16
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- Switched from IEW to BJU writing and dd likes BJU much better--4th grade.(nt) - Tami 7:13 Feb 17
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- IEW - with 6 of my children, aged 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 & 14 - love it, love it, LOVE IT! nt - Linda (Australia) 4:41 Feb 17
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- Put That in Writing -9th grader, WriteAtHome-7th grader, and my favorite WriteShop for 6th grader.(m) - shanmar 0:18 Feb 17
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- Writing Strands 3 for 9yo dd...working so far for us ...nt - LindaO in Va (occasional surfer who popped in to join in the fun) 22:19 Feb 16
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- 7th grader: Put That in Writing, 5th grader: Rod & Staff writing components and Sentence Composing for Elementary -- I'm very happy with what we're using. nt - AmyCC 22:10 Feb 16
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- Writing Strands with DS10 & DS7 nt - Lucy in Australia 20:38 Feb 16
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- 5th-8th grade we've used Wordsmith series, ; also techniques/ideas from IEW. Also used... - Lori D. 20:19 Feb 16
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- Writeshop for us...love it....DD is 12....nt - Busy Bee 18:36 Feb 16
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- loving Writeshop for my usually-hates-writing 12yos :-D Two thumbs up!!! The teacher's Manual is PACKED w/ great tips and practical samples. lessons are short enough and get right to the point. good stuff! nt - Peek a Boo 18:29 Feb 16
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- Have used IEW for 6 years. Kids are now 18, 15, and 12. Love, Love, Love it!!! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 18:28 Feb 16
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- Cannot say enough good things about ... - Cindy in C-ville 18:20 Feb 16
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- My 14yo is doing Writing Strands book 6. We started with book 3. nt - Jean in Wisc 18:05 Feb 16
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- thanks everyone... appreciate it. :) nm - Tigerlily 12:53 Feb 17
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- I think I've got at least the first 1/2 of second nailed down... - earlybird mom 10:01 Feb 17
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- Plans for next year, now that I've written it all down! (thank you)... - BarbaraL in OK 9:46 Feb 17
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- Barbara - could you please tell me about your medieval music that you're so excited about? tia! nt - earlybird mom 11:15 Feb 17 (1)
- Here's our tentative plans - Melissa 7:25 Feb 17
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- This is what we are doing for 2nd grade - Sandy 7:20 Feb 17
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- I have a 2nd grader now... - Donna T. 7:07 Feb 17
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- Planning & Researching Right now - Closeacademy 6:35 Feb 17
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- Ours... - Verena 6:17 Feb 17
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- I'm planning 2nd grade right now (m) - Sarah CB 21:41 Feb 16
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- Here's what we're doing... - mom2abcd 21:03 Feb 16
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- Our 2nd grade year - Trivium Academy 20:39 Feb 16
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- I have so many q's for you, I actually saved a copy of your schedule! m - aubrey 20:57 Feb 16
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- Answers & Congratulations! - Trivium Academy 21:24 Feb 16
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- I do have a question for the authors... - Christina in ME 5:38 Feb 17
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- If this doesn't answer your question, let me know. - Trivium Academy 5:41 Feb 17
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- I think it does...m - Christina in ME 16:53 Feb 17
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- I think it does...m - Christina in ME 16:53 Feb 17
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- If this doesn't answer your question, let me know. - Trivium Academy 5:41 Feb 17
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- Those books look fantastic! Thanks! Looking forward to the correlation! - Alana 22:58 Feb 16
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- Dh thinks I need some baby fever! He wants 4. :) nt - aubrey 21:38 Feb 16
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- I do have a question for the authors... - Christina in ME 5:38 Feb 17
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- Answers & Congratulations! - Trivium Academy 21:24 Feb 16
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- I have so many q's for you, I actually saved a copy of your schedule! m - aubrey 20:57 Feb 16
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- Plans for next year... if nothing changes before then. - KathyBC 19:57 Feb 16
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- here's my (tenative) plans - 10Acres 19:33 Feb 16
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- Here are our tentative plans... - Jennifer in FL 19:21 Feb 16
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- Re: Last ? for today: What is everyone doing for 2nd grade? Thanks - robin nm - Erika 19:19 Feb 16
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- Here are my plans... - KIN 19:02 Feb 16
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- My plans for next year - Laura in China 18:48 Feb 16 (1)
- This is what my 2nd grader is currently using (m) - Niffercoo 18:38 Feb 16
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- Let's see if I can remember everything. - Victoria in Ga 18:35 Feb 16
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- I have a 2nd grader now... - Heather in VA 18:27 Feb 16
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- Oops - forgot poetry memorization with the IEW poetry program nt - Heather in VA 18:28 Feb 16
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- Oops - forgot poetry memorization with the IEW poetry program nt - Heather in VA 18:28 Feb 16
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- Here's what we've been doing this year... - Virginia Heather 18:24 Feb 16
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- Ours..... - Pensguys 18:18 Feb 16
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- Here's ours... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 17:52 Feb 16
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- you can buy them Follett. I own them all. But I personally do not recommend the 2nd grade...... - momof7 17:04 Feb 16
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- Thanks for the link - very helpful. :) nm - Tigerlily 17:16 Feb 17
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- Thanks for the link - very helpful. :) nm - Tigerlily 17:16 Feb 17
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- We're doing Real Science... link inside - VickyKinLA 21:06 Feb 16
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- I thought just reading about animals was not enough (m) - fernande 19:52 Feb 16
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- I have our life science lessons at my blog, they might give you some ideas. - Trivium Academy 19:20 Feb 16
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