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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone want to recommend a Rock Kit? Looking for a real find. Lots of experiments. - Charlene 22:41 Feb 22 (0)

Is this basic enough to get a child back into the "Schoolwork" habit? - Mama Owl 21:59 Feb 22 (0)

Does anyone use or know anything about 'A Study in Wisdom' by Dale Simpson? - Natalya 21:30 Feb 22 (0)

Another TOG question: memorization? -m - Kathie in VA 21:10 Feb 22 (0)

Muggins Math program - Stacey in FL 19:50 Feb 22 (0)

BJU Math - How long does it take you to do a lesson?........... - EchoMom 19:48 Feb 22 (1)

Yes, unfortunately. We were using BJU 3 and dumped it. The TM's are... - Donna A. 21:17 Feb 22 (0)

MEgan: Supplementing Drill with Singapore... - CED 19:37 Feb 22 (0)

revised version of WTM - Lisa 19:36 Feb 22 (1)

Primary changes: they recommend their own books where appropriate, Rod & Staff for grammar and writing, and various resource changes for books that have come and gone. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 20:02 Feb 22 (0)

PE?! What do you do? I'm not a very physical mom because of personal limitations. We walk a ton in the summer. nt - Kate 19:31 Feb 22 (7)

PE is more than exercise... - CED 22:04 Feb 22 (0)
At various times, I've had my girls in.... - Donna A. 21:21 Feb 22 (0)
My boys do Upward Soccer in the fall and our city's recreational league baseball.in the spring. Swimming in the summer. nt - Lori 20:28 Feb 22 (0)
Nothing... - Ellie 20:26 Feb 22 (0)
things to count as PE... - Lori 20:02 Feb 22 (0)
Swimming lessons for all, dance lessons for dd's and karate for ds (karate is paid by an aunt.) nt - Karin 19:33 Feb 22 (0)
I'm looking for non-COop ideas. All our co-op groups meet on days that don't fit our schedule. ny - Kate 19:32 Feb 22 (0)

Place online to buy GameBoy & GameCube games? - SW in IL 19:17 Feb 22 (1)

Sorry, wrong board. Will repost on the General board. (nt) - SW in IL 19:41 Feb 22 (0)

Classically cursive vs Getty-Dubay - julesnpebbles 18:57 Feb 22 (1)

I use Classically Cursive with my oldest. It is your standard D'Nealian type cursive. I like how it looks, (more) - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 20:00 Feb 22 (0)

anyone used dirty old coins to supplement history? nt - HollyAL 18:21 Feb 22 (5)

We used to stick them in Taco Bell's sauce for a few minutes - as a proof of how bad this place really was to eat at! :) nt - Anne Marie 22:01 Feb 22 (0)
You mean it's not chemistry? I remember cleaning dirty coins with diet coke when we were in college... :) - OhElizabeth 20:30 Feb 22 (0)
well, my kids and I saw some old Roman coins for sale and we looked at them and talked about them. nt - Peela 19:06 Feb 22 (0)
I hope someone will explain this one.... nt - Hallie 18:28 Feb 22 (1)
- www.dirtyoldcoins.com (nt) - Teresa in OR 21:32 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone using the phonetic zoo? And if so, how are the results? nt TIA - Kimber 18:08 Feb 22 (1)

You sure you want me to get started on the PZ?? I could not have IMAGINED the benefits from this program for my poor dyslexic dd! She came out... - Pam in MD 21:13 Feb 22 (0)

Study Dog online phonics for levels pre-K thru 2nd grade - Alison in Ky 17:48 Feb 22 (1)

Oh yes, my dd likes study dog - Tracy 18:27 Feb 22 (0)

Looking for easy reader Bible--Anyone using the Bible Reader that comes with MFW? Or others to recommend? m - Chris in VA 16:51 Feb 22 (10)

The NIrV is written on a 3rd grade reading level, so it's probably... - OhElizabeth 20:34 Feb 22 (2)
- Pay no attention to me. MFW recommends the NIrV in their Adventures program which is for slightly higher grades. nt - OhElizabeth 20:36 Feb 22 (1)
  - Adventures is recommended for 2nd and 3rd graders. :o) - Donna A. 21:24 Feb 22 (0)
We're going to be using the MFW 1 Bible reader next year... - 2lilreds in NC 19:40 Feb 22 (0)
Yes, my 7yod uses the Discoverer's Bible.... - Donna A. 17:44 Feb 22 (0)
The Beginner's Bible is nice. Ds has read through it a number of times since he was first reading, and even though it's "beneath" him now, he still loves it. nt - abbeyej 17:28 Feb 22 (3)
- Definitely recommend this for a beginning reader. Our dc all love it. nt - Terri in MN 19:30 Feb 22 (0)
- We use this at home. Our 1st and 2nd grade Sunday school classes use it as well. nt - Laurie4b 18:54 Feb 22 (0)
- Yes we have this too and its a nice easy reader - Tracy 18:28 Feb 22 (0)
Rod and Staff Bible and Nurture 1 would work well as a Bible reader.(nt) - Tami 17:23 Feb 22 (0)

Help! We only have 9 lessons left in history! - Kristi 16:29 Feb 22 (6)

thanks for your help - Kristi 17:41 Feb 22 (0)
We I in this happy position, I'd find some great books to read (sm) - KPzz 17:37 Feb 22 (0)
Honestly, I would do *science* for the rest of the year and interest-based studies!!!(nt) - Tami 17:26 Feb 22 (0)
Howabout doing Evan-Moor History Pockets Ancient Civilizations.? Inexpensive and lots of fun. nt - Kisa in CA 16:36 Feb 22 (0)
Go ahead and start Medieval -- most people wish they had more time in this section anyway! OR - MS 16:35 Feb 22 (0)
I would probably go with supplemental reading /m - katilac 16:34 Feb 22 (0)

Piano Life, anybody use this??? what do you think of this program(m) - Clara in Miami 16:22 Feb 22 (0)

Which phonics programs teach using word families (-at, bat, cat, fat, hat) nt - ChristyX5 16:11 Feb 22 (5)

SSRW nt - HollyAL 18:21 Feb 22 (0)
we used playntalk nt - Tina Duke 17:23 Feb 22 (0)
Abeka, Alpha Phonics, Turbo Reader, McGuffey's.(nt) - Tami 17:21 Feb 22 (1)
- I think Abeka uses the "ladder" approach (ba- bat, bad, bath, back) nt - MichelleM 19:21 Feb 22 (0)
I know of a few 1st hand: Hooked on Phonics, Phonics Pathways, Happy Phonics. nt - ChasGal 16:16 Feb 22 (0)

Will Magic BLOX work with Wedgits? - Marsha 16:10 Feb 22 (0)

Could someone please do a thorough comparison of R&S English 6 and ABeka Language C? - ereks mom 16:01 Feb 22 (3)

Not sure this is thorough, but ds did Abeka C then went to R & S 6.... - Yevrah 19:32 Feb 22 (0)
What I know - Nanci 18:07 Feb 22 (0)
I haven't used either, but am watching these threads because... - Donna A. 17:51 Feb 22 (0)

TOG users - I have a question about the amount of books scheduled each week - is this doable? more.. - Christy in CO 15:55 Feb 22 (2)

Hi.. yes I think it is doable... I also - Lisa WA 17:11 Feb 22 (0)
well what we do - Lori in tx 16:21 Feb 22 (0)

What are your favorite math drill computer games/programs? TIA! nt - Allison TX 15:14 Feb 22 (4)

My son considers "drill" and "game" to be oxymorons, but Flash Master is a good product. - Cindyg 21:33 Feb 22 (0)
My dd likes : - Tracy 18:30 Feb 22 (0)
Re: What are your favorite math drill computer games/programs? TIA! nt - alison in ky 17:27 Feb 22 (0)
Quarter Mile Math here -- - Peek a Boo 15:37 Feb 22 (0)

singapore - Karen 14:57 Feb 22 (2)

singapore - amy jo @ FL 21:59 Feb 22 (0)
Re: singapore - Daila 19:13 Feb 22 (0)

Should we stick w/ Singapore after level 6 or go to BJU? Need opinions and comparisons. Has anyone done this? - Christina in MN 14:26 Feb 22 (4)

We've used NEM (m) - Ria 16:36 Feb 22 (0)
There have been some discussions about this on the high school board, so you might want to look there. And my plans... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:03 Feb 22 (1)
- so far, this is my intention too. nt - Peela 16:33 Feb 22 (0)
These are my thoughts - Tracy 14:31 Feb 22 (0)

Need something to supplement Singapore Math. - MeganP 14:13 Feb 22 (4)

Re: Need something to supplement Singapore Math. - Alison in Ky 17:30 Feb 22 (0)
This is what I use... - CED 14:25 Feb 22 (2)
- I'm confused. - MeganP 15:29 Feb 22 (0)
- This sounds great. Thanks. nt - MeganP 15:23 Feb 22 (0)

Any Easy Grammar users here? - momtoaaaa 14:12 Feb 22 (13)

Yes - Karin 19:32 Feb 22 (0)
We always do level 3/4 before starting R & S 4. I'm now doing Growing with Grammar, though, instead of R & S. EG 3/4 is a great intro to grammar concepts and the way I learned as a child. nt - Yevrah 19:29 Feb 22 (0)
Well... - Lisa WA 17:16 Feb 22 (0)
We used it one year, I think level 3/4....... - Claire 16:41 Feb 22 (0)
we've used all levels for many yrs... - ChasGal 16:14 Feb 22 (1)
- Yes, thats right.. it does. nt - Lisa WA 17:17 Feb 22 (0)
I like it-- - Peek a Boo 15:41 Feb 22 (0)
I have used many levels with two different children. It has worked well for us. (nt0 - KidsHappen 14:50 Feb 22 (0)
We have used several levels... - Jann in TX 14:37 Feb 22 (0)
I thought it was great. nt - Ellie 14:29 Feb 22 (3)
- What do you use with it? - momtoaaaa 16:03 Feb 22 (2)
  - I also like Writing Strands, but see no need for Daily Grams unless the dc is really struggling. Also...nt - Ellie 16:06 Feb 22 (1)
    - Sheesh. There really is text in that message...but not here :-p nt - Ellie 20:28 Feb 22 (0)

Dual languages. Is this doable? (more) - Amy Jo in AZ 14:05 Feb 22 (7)

We do Latin for Children & Spanish. Hasn't been a problem. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 20:02 Feb 22 (0)
No problema. nt - Laurie4b 17:13 Feb 22 (0)
Dual languages are doable and not uncommon. I think it may depend on what "else" you do in school/nonSchool as to whether - LH 15:37 Feb 22 (0)
My daughter is doing two, but we staggered them. - Jenny in Florida 14:25 Feb 22 (0)
No problem... - Terri in MN 14:07 Feb 22 (1)
- WOW that was fast. Thanks. - Amy Jo in AZ 14:08 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Dual languages. Is this doable? (more) - Melissa 14:07 Feb 22 (0)

Explode the Code primer - Melissa 14:05 Feb 22 (3)

Yes, and my ds really liked them. nt - SusanRH 20:02 Feb 22 (0)
yes, did it for my four year old ds, and he loved it! nt - SLB 16:25 Feb 22 (0)
I used them to be sure my child knew her consonants. - KarenNC 16:24 Feb 22 (0)

handwriting - Melissa 14:03 Feb 22 (4)

He is young but if you are looking for a change.. - Heather in VA 19:35 Feb 22 (0)
Well you say he's six - Tracy 14:41 Feb 22 (0)
My son had bad handwriting... - Amy Jo in AZ 14:07 Feb 22 (1)
- www.donnayoung.org - Amy Jo in AZ 14:07 Feb 22 (0)

Any suggestions for 8th grade curriculum. - lynn 13:33 Feb 22 (0)

For anyone who's been interested in the Writer's Jungle... - Heather in Fiji 13:29 Feb 22 (4)

Makes sense. It sounds a lot like Understanding Writing, too... - mom2abcd 17:42 Feb 22 (3)
- I have the WJ and love it! - Heather in Fiji 19:17 Feb 22 (2)
  - Exactly. Heather... - mom2abcd 20:51 Feb 22 (1)
    - I've never seen.... - Heather in Fiji 21:41 Feb 22 (0)

Resources for teaching Spanish to young kids (5/6 yo)...are there any? - Angel 13:15 Feb 22 (1)

A couple of links..... - m&m 17:51 Feb 22 (0)

Ok, cyberpals, here's a treasure trove. History, history, history! (British source) (link, nt) - Pam in MD 13:10 Feb 22 (1)

I love this site! I use it a lot!!! :) - Lisa WA 17:19 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone know what will be next in the Elementary Apologia series after Zoology 3? nt - Lori 12:38 Feb 22 (6)

Elementary Apologia.... - amy jo @ FL 22:10 Feb 22 (0)
Is there an order to go in?? - Nanci 13:28 Feb 22 (1)
- I don't think there is a particular order, except in regards to availability. nt - Lori 19:42 Feb 22 (0)
Definitely Chemistry. She's been talking about it on her blog. nt - Heather in Fiji 12:50 Feb 22 (1)
- Did she have a projected completion date ? I'm trying to see if my children can do all of them before junior high. nt - Lori 19:45 Feb 22 (0)
I think she said chemistry. nt - Trella in LA 12:47 Feb 22 (0)

Would MOH be fine for an 8 and a 6yr old - Tracy 12:35 Feb 22 (7)

GREAT ! I am so glad to hear that . We are SO looking forward to using this this year , nt - Tracy 14:28 Feb 22 (0)
I'm using it with my 8 year old and 1st grade twins (m) - Wendy 13:21 Feb 22 (0)
Sure! - HollyAL 13:13 Feb 22 (0)
Here's the website... - Angel 12:45 Feb 22 (3)
- Thanks , what will I need to make this program complete ? - Tracy 14:33 Feb 22 (2)
  - Here's what we use... - Angel 15:03 Feb 22 (1)
    - Angel, what edition of Holman's Bible Atlas do you have? (m) - Wendy 15:35 Feb 22 (0)

Have you heard about Ebay not allowing teacher items to be sold... - Heather 12:30 Feb 22 (26)

You mean you can't sell a teaching book but you can sell a grilled cheese sandwich that supposedly looks like the Virgin Mary??? nt - Heather in VA 18:53 Feb 22 (2)
- LOL, I was taking pictures for EBAY items last night...then I took one of dh.. - Mama Owl 21:21 Feb 22 (0)
- Well, yabbut you wouldn't use the grilled cheese sandwich to cheat on your schoolwork, see? nt - Ellie 20:28 Feb 22 (0)
That must be why I saw in an auction for a student book... - mom2abcd 18:06 Feb 22 (0)
Oh no...I was going to post some Tm's for French and a few others! - Mama Owl 17:15 Feb 22 (0)
I just sent them a complaint also. nt - ChristyX5 16:12 Feb 22 (0)
how weird; I just sent them a protest email /nft - katilac 16:10 Feb 22 (3)
- Where did you send the email (m)? - kcm_md 20:50 Feb 22 (0)
- Ditto. If the policy won't change, I'll feel obligated to cancel my account. - kbm 16:13 Feb 22 (1)
  - I dont think they are targeting Homeschoolers. I see plenty of SETS on ebay - Mama Owl 21:23 Feb 22 (0)
Thanks for letting us know. I actually just sold several IGs in the last month on eBay! nt - GVA 15:09 Feb 22 (0)
You can sell them on Amazon and they don't charge you until make a sale. - KidsHappen 14:54 Feb 22 (0)
I think they are probably having a problem with students purchasing these and using them to cheat, because it only specifies teachers editions and solutions manuals. This is my guess, it does make things difficult for Hser's and teachers wo are trying to save money. nt - Akmommy 14:17 Feb 22 (0)
Will half.com do it? (nt) - Amy Jo in AZ 14:02 Feb 22 (0)
I wonder if this is why I couldn't find Shirley Grammar on ebay the other day. nt - Wendy 13:51 Feb 22 (2)
- Try searching for Shurley grammar :-) nt - KPM 14:10 Feb 22 (1)
  - Duh! Ok, I'm only on list k in SWR. LOL nt - Wendy 15:31 Feb 22 (0)
They must not be catching everything or do not care about the Christian curriculums (m) - Pat H 13:40 Feb 22 (2)
- Re: They must not be catching everything or do not care about the Christian curriculums (m) - Melissa 13:53 Feb 22 (0)
- Re: They must not be catching everything or do not care about the Christian curriculums (m) - Melissa 13:53 Feb 22 (0)
Yep a friend of mine sent me the Ebay link (m) - Beth in TN 12:57 Feb 22 (5)
- Well, that's just silly. Are they going to ban any item that could potentially be misused by someone? What makes eBay responsible if a student buys a TM to cheat in a class? Do they take similar responsibility over everything else that is sold? (nt) - Wendi 16:18 Feb 22 (2)
  - Agree totally. What I suspect is happening is that eBay is getting pressure - Claire 16:45 Feb 22 (1)
    - This was my thought, as well. More specifically.... - Donna A. 17:56 Feb 22 (0)
- I agree on the "UNREAL"...so, I guess they can tell - Robin in DFW 13:39 Feb 22 (0)
- Unreal. nt - Quiver0f10 13:07 Feb 22 (0)

SWR users-Which first readers/books do you like? m - Nichole 11:03 Feb 22 (1)

Where is she in the lists? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:25 Feb 22 (0)

Writing Skills from EPS? - Michelle T 10:52 Feb 22 (0)

Where is the cheapest place to buy Memoria Press Materials? thanks, nt - catalinakel 10:46 Feb 22 (5)

allcatholicbooks.com has excellent prices and customer service. (nt) - Mungo 16:32 Feb 22 (0)
I would think Rainbow Resource Center... - Kim 16:01 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy Memoria Press Materials? thanks, nt - Todd in CA 11:13 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy Memoria Press Materials? thanks, nt - Pam L 11:01 Feb 22 (1)
- thanks, I do have a frequent shopper card for these boards, but - catalinakel 11:07 Feb 22 (0)

Does anyone ever get *SICK* of looking at curricula?? - KJ 10:31 Feb 22 (11)

waiting to get sick of looking at curricula. Hasnt happenned yet, although I have made solid decisions and couldnt possibly fit anything else in- there is always next year. nt - Peela 16:55 Feb 22 (0)
sadly, no - - I can happily waste hour upon hour parsing the fine points of nearly identical curricula /nft - katilac 16:30 Feb 22 (0)
I just can't wait to get to a homeschool curriculum fair! I want to see what I've got on my list to know if i still should buy it. nt - Kate 13:42 Feb 22 (1)
- See, I have a love/hate relationship with those conventions.... - kj 14:24 Feb 22 (0)
Well, right now I'm having fun. (m) - Beth in TN 12:59 Feb 22 (0)
No...at least not this time of year - Ali in OR 12:21 Feb 22 (0)
YES!! There right now with Phonics programs (m) - 10Acres 11:43 Feb 22 (0)
Oh yes. You are not alone! nt - Michelle T 10:50 Feb 22 (0)
This has been my life the past 2 weeks. - MeganP 10:50 Feb 22 (0)
A big YES!!!!!! nt - Gloria 10:48 Feb 22 (0)
Preaching to the choir sister! LOL.. Mostly for my youngest.. my oldest 2 are set through Highschoolnt - Lisa WA 10:39 Feb 22 (0)

OhElizabeth - I thought I'd let you know I think I've decided on science for my 2nd grader next year... - Heather in VA 10:13 Feb 22 (1)

Ooo, that sounds great!! (m) - OhElizabeth 11:33 Feb 22 (0)

Mark Kistler in town to teach art classes for children this summer... - SLB 9:53 Feb 22 (5)

What town? (Yes - sign up quick!) (nt) - earlnmichelle 14:07 Feb 22 (2)
- The site I posted has a schedule I think. nt - Terri in MN 14:09 Feb 22 (1)
  - Oh! Thanks so much - I didn't open the other mssgs. (nt) - earlnmichelle 14:11 Feb 22 (0)
Sign up quick!... - Terri in MN 11:05 Feb 22 (0)
He has videos on kid's drawing instruction-either draw squad or art squad. Our library has them, but I havenot seen them. nt - catalinakel 10:20 Feb 22 (0)

trying again about cray pas but with more specific questions..... - SLB 9:51 Feb 22 (2)

We have the watercolor crayons. The kids color with them like crayons, then use a wet watercolor brush to blend. We save them to use with our Artistic Pursuits lessons. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 14:21 Feb 22 (0)
I'm no expert, but here's what I can tell you. m - Lana in TX 13:07 Feb 22 (0)

I think I'm tying to pick the wrong levels for LA... - LJ 9:51 Feb 22 (3)

My kids are enjoying (and learning a lot from) Word Roots. - Jenny in Florida 10:40 Feb 22 (2)
- Do you think the software or books would be better? (more) - vpdl 11:07 Feb 22 (1)
  - Depends on the kid, I suppose. - Jenny in Florida 12:26 Feb 22 (0)

R & S English 6 & 7, Do you actually need an addt'l writing program? - Ann in SC 9:37 Feb 22 (2)

This year I'm using R&S 5 plus WS 3 for my 6th grader - Laura R (FL) 11:41 Feb 22 (0)
no, you don't *need* to, IMHO. nt - Ellie 11:19 Feb 22 (0)

Leap Frog Letter factory was recommended on the general board. Are the other Leap frog titles (math circus, talking words factory and the code word caper) also good? (nt) - Hannah 8:47 Feb 22 (10)

We watch at least one everyday!!! My boys love them!!! (nt) - becca 20:38 Feb 22 (0)
Liked all of them. NT - Josie 17:56 Feb 22 (0)
We have them all and they are great (more) - Sherri in KS 8:57 Feb 22 (1)
- I just purchased Leapfrog Letter Factory and Talking Words...m - DeeinFL 10:17 Feb 22 (0)
I thought math circus was terrible. I don't know about the others. nt - nandmsmom 8:49 Feb 22 (4)
- My 2 and 6yr old love Math Circus too - Tracy 18:33 Feb 22 (0)
- My 3yo loves Math Circus! nt - Heather in Fiji 12:52 Feb 22 (1)
  - So does mine. :) nt - kimminy 14:32 Feb 22 (0)
- math circus was a flop here too, but the boys like the others. n/t - one_l_michele 12:20 Feb 22 (0)
Yep , we have them all , there is also one more - Tracy 8:48 Feb 22 (0)

AAAAAACK! I can't decide on a history curriculum for next year! - MeganP 8:47 Feb 22 (37)

About History Odyssey.... - Needleroozer 16:59 Feb 22 (2)
- Writing yes, discussion questions some... - Terri in MN 19:14 Feb 22 (1)
  - Thank you! nt - Needleroozer 22:22 Feb 22 (0)
FYI, there is a Teacher's Guide for Veritas Press history. (nt) - Wendi 16:29 Feb 22 (0)
I'd look at the newly redesigned TOG... - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 11:54 Feb 22 (1)
- I can see how the new format will be a little more 'user friendly' - MeganP 12:08 Feb 22 (0)
Why not use Kingfisher and do as SWB suggests in the WTM? Read-outline timeline/map-choose topic/write a report- read Lit. nt - Susan 11:51 Feb 22 (2)
- My library is really bad, so I need to have a list and buy books. - MeganP 12:11 Feb 22 (1)
  - I purchase SL cores and Veritas books to correspond - makes it easy! - AK 14:38 Feb 22 (0)
Since this the Well Trained Mind website... shouldn't you at least consider The Story of The World? nt - Pam L 11:05 Feb 22 (5)
- LOL I love SOTW, but we've just completed all 4 volumes and, though I may have ds read these over the summer for review, I don't want to use them as a spine again. nt - MeganP 11:09 Feb 22 (4)
  - I'm in the same boat.....more - Jen In MS 11:16 Feb 22 (2)
    - I know exactly what you mean. History is by far the most expensive part of our homeschool, and the most time consuming. I don't want to get it wrong. nt - MeganP 12:53 Feb 22 (1)
      - For us, the most expensive part is foreign language. - Jenny in Florida 14:32 Feb 22 (0)
  - BTW, I feel very strongly about supporting SWB so I have bought all my SOTW's and their Activity Guides directly from PHP as well as OPGTR and FLL. I'm nothing if not loyal. :-) nt - MeganP 11:10 Feb 22 (0)
Combine MOH and Sonlight (m) - Karen in Maryland 10:27 Feb 22 (2)
- I'm planning on using most of Sonlight's books. - MeganP 10:57 Feb 22 (1)
  - Discussion questions - Karen in Maryland 11:52 Feb 22 (0)
I feel your pain... - RhondaM. 9:47 Feb 22 (3)
- Do you have TQ already? - MeganP 10:21 Feb 22 (2)
  - Yes, I do... - RhondaM. 10:31 Feb 22 (1)
    - Thanks. nt - MeganP 10:51 Feb 22 (0)
I agree. MOH is what I'd use at that age. It has plenty of discussion questions meant to... - OhElizabeth 9:20 Feb 22 (7)
- Just to add a little to OhElizabeth's great post... - Angel 10:40 Feb 22 (5)
  - This is really good to know. - MeganP 11:03 Feb 22 (0)
  - This is really good to know. - MeganP 11:01 Feb 22 (3)
    - Your welcome...more - Angel 12:38 Feb 22 (2)
      - I think we'll stick with the middle level activities for a while. Ds likes history, but isn't overly motivated if you know what I mean. ;-) nt - MeganP 12:47 Feb 22 (1)
        
        Sooo know what you mean, 11 yo dd LOL!! nt - Angel 12:59 Feb 22 (0)
- Thanks for all this. - MeganP 9:45 Feb 22 (0)
I would pick Mystery of History myself - Tracy 9:03 Feb 22 (1)
- I have read the samples on the web site - MeganP 9:18 Feb 22 (0)
What grade exactly are we talking for here? nt - OhElizabeth 9:00 Feb 22 (1)
- Sorry, 5th grader nt - MeganP 9:02 Feb 22 (0)
Man, I read your post and couldnt help but think back in the day when we didnt have choices... well so many anyway.. sorry, rambling here... nt - Lisa WA 8:51 Feb 22 (2)
- I wanted to add... now we have so many.. its hard to choose! I know for me, I love it all! Hi my name is Lisa, who is a recovering curriculum junkie! - Lisa WA 8:53 Feb 22 (1)
  - LOL. There really should be a CJA (curriculum junkie annonomous) ;-) nt - MeganP 9:03 Feb 22 (0)

We're looking for a new grammar program for 5th grade.. - Mom2-3 8:37 Feb 22 (4)

We changed from Abeka A in 4th to R & S 5 in 5th--no problem, only relief and comprehension instead of dread and tears. nt - Cathy in TX 10:15 Feb 22 (0)
I would recommend R&S English 4 - MIch elle 8:55 Feb 22 (2)
- Compared with ABeka, is R&S English advanced? I looked at the samples, and... - ereks mom 14:16 Feb 22 (1)
  - Sorry, I've never used Abeka so I can't compare. nt - MIch elle 16:36 Feb 22 (0)

I need suggestions for a fun Arts and Crafts curriculum for grades 3-5 co-op class. - suzeintn 8:33 Feb 22 (4)

I'd use Discovering Great Artists or Art in Story (found both at my library). nt - Kristine out of lurking 14:32 Feb 22 (0)
Here's another excellent site for all grades... - Terri in MN 11:22 Feb 22 (0)
Thw woman that does Art in our co-op uses - Jen 8:41 Feb 22 (1)
- Ummm, this is a store for Singapore products. nt - Terri in MN 19:29 Feb 22 (0)

logic in the grammar stage - Kristi 8:30 Feb 22 (3)

I used Building Thinking Skills - Laura R (FL) 11:45 Feb 22 (0)
I use the books from Critical Thinking Co. - Karen's testimony 10:01 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks! I'll look it up. nt - Kristi 10:21 Feb 22 (0)

Trackmom: Question for you below about Step Up to Writing (link inside) - Claire 8:21 Feb 22 (0)

Addition/Subtraction facts the fun way--anyone had rapid success with this? - Rae 8:17 Feb 22 (0)

Need clarification on where to begin w/Rod & Staff grammar. I thank everyone who has been helping me to figure this out ! + - Laurey 7:49 Feb 22 (8)

Thanks, all! I went ahead and ordered the 5th grade grammar packet this morning! nt - Laurey 13:34 Feb 22 (0)
When I pulled my dd out of school, she knew very little actual formal grammar. Before we started R&S 5, we whizzed through Winston Grammar basic. The cards were just the ticket to solidifying the basics before moving into R&S. I'm so happy we went this route. nt - Pam in MD 12:54 Feb 22 (0)
I'd go with 5th grade, here's why... - Angel 10:48 Feb 22 (2)
- I completely second that recommendation--same experience - Laura R (FL) 11:48 Feb 22 (1)
  - So glad we weren't alone... - Angel 13:01 Feb 22 (0)
Thank you, both! Child is good, motivated student. I'll give R & S a call as well. nt - Laurey 8:40 Feb 22 (0)
Question: - Jean in Wisc. 8:08 Feb 22 (0)
I'd start with Grade 5. R&S Customer Service is great - you could call and discuss it with them. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:08 Feb 22 (0)

Preschool is just not getting done. Anyone have an activities/craft based program that has a daily guide? I don't want too much seat work. TIA! nt - Kisa in CA 7:48 Feb 22 (28)

I've been thinking about this a lot, too. I'm considering.... - Donna A. 18:06 Feb 22 (1)
- Almost forgot... also on my list is "Before" Five in a Row. (nt) - Donna A. 18:07 Feb 22 (0)
Five in a Row is great for PreK and K.... nt - Pam L 11:08 Feb 22 (0)
have you looked at Winter Promise?? - Nanci 9:45 Feb 22 (1)
- Yes! See my post to OhElizabeth below. Have you used the preschool LA? I think it is what I am going to end up with (m) - Kisa in CA 10:06 Feb 22 (0)
Weaver Interlock - Shari 9:29 Feb 22 (0)
We used "Alphabet Art" at that age and it was so much fun!! (m) - OhElizabeth 8:26 Feb 22 (5)
- I have this! I just don't do it. WP uses it and I'm thinking of going that route. (m) - Kisa in CA 9:02 Feb 22 (4)
  - Well I don't know... (m) - OhElizabeth 11:53 Feb 22 (3)
    - OhElizabeth, here's my loooong, thought out, response (m) - Kisa in CA 13:28 Feb 22 (2)
      - It sounds like you know what you want... - OhElizabeth 20:48 Feb 22 (1)
        
        Thanks OhElizabeth, you really helped me think this through. Now I just need the $$$ =) nt - Kisa in CA 21:22 Feb 22 (0)
letterofthe week.com nm - WC Sue 8:19 Feb 22 (0)
I did Ann Ward at this age... - Sunny 8:16 Feb 22 (5)
- Where can I see what this book looks like inside? (m) - Kisa in CA 13:26 Feb 22 (3)
  - You can see the table of contents at Christianbooks.com.. - Sunny 14:06 Feb 22 (2)
    - Thank you! Another question... (m) - Kisa in CA 14:15 Feb 22 (1)
      - Unfortunately, I cannot compare, because I bought this one - Sunny 14:55 Feb 22 (0)
- I second Ann Ward!! - Stephanie in SC 11:48 Feb 22 (0)
Oh, I forgot! What about Little Hands to Heaven? nt - Kisa in CA 8:05 Feb 22 (4)
- I have this never got it don tho :) nt - Jen 8:08 Feb 22 (3)
  - Did you have the required resources? I guess I was hoping if it was planned for me I would get it done. LOL! nt - Kisa in CA 8:10 Feb 22 (2)
    - I did buy the whold package and it looks great - Jen P 8:28 Feb 22 (1)
      - Thanks for that review. It helps. nt - Kisa in CA 8:48 Feb 22 (0)
For my 3.5 yod I have been doing - Jen 7:56 Feb 22 (0)
Bright Beginnings has it all laid out for you on a daily basis. We're also loving Literature Pockets Nursery Rhymes. nt - Staci in FL 7:54 Feb 22 (0)
How about Five in a Row or Oak Meadow.(nt) - Tami 7:52 Feb 22 (1)
- I love FIAR. We have read FIAR books. nt - Kisa in CA 8:53 Feb 22 (0)

Logos School "sound off" method of learning facts, is anyone doing this or using these materials?... - MIch elle 7:41 Feb 22 (4)

I just began using it recently and like some of them... - karenciavo 8:03 Feb 22 (3)
- Thanks, Karen - MIch elle 9:07 Feb 22 (2)
  - Can the math sound off be used with any math curric.? Thanks!! NT - Holly IN 18:11 Feb 22 (0)
  - They recite declensions and conjugate verbs... - karenciavo 11:12 Feb 22 (0)

Is anyone familiar with Science School House and their Discover! series of CD-ROMS? - Pegasus 7:39 Feb 22 (2)

My question would be the amount of text on the CDs (m) - Ria 8:45 Feb 22 (1)
- Thank you, Ria. That is a good question. I'll let you know if I find an answer! nt - Pegasus 12:10 Feb 22 (0)

Has anyone used If Your Going to Teach Kids how to Write you've gotta have this book , and Complete Writing Lessons ? - Tracy 7:24 Feb 22 (3)

Depends on what writing philosophy you want to use... - OhElizabeth 8:33 Feb 22 (0)
I used "If You Are...." in a classroom setting... - Old Dominion Heather 7:45 Feb 22 (0)
Yes. m... - LCGal 7:34 Feb 22 (0)

Math for a Kindergartner - Stacey in SC 7:22 Feb 22 (21)

I thought my son would like m.u.s. When I saw the demo it really clicked with me (m) - Robin in ca 13:51 Feb 22 (0)
We like the Kumon workbooks sold at Barns and Noble. - oakmom 12:07 Feb 22 (0)
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Common Sense Press Math for Kindergarteners - AK 10:33 Feb 22 (0)
Yes, I just found one... - DeeinFL 10:29 Feb 22 (0)
MUS, etc - Karin 9:16 Feb 22 (0)
Look at RightStart! I started it with dd in K5, and we love it! (m) - OhElizabeth 8:47 Feb 22 (3)
- I've had a question about RS for a while... - Dyan 10:20 Feb 22 (1)
  - What terminology are you thinking of? nt - OhElizabeth 11:58 Feb 22 (0)
- We like Rightstart too. - Closeacademy 9:36 Feb 22 (0)
Singapore Earlybird here... - Ali in OR 8:42 Feb 22 (3)
- Yep, loved Singapore Earlybird, now up to 2B with 7yo. nt - MeganP 9:06 Feb 22 (0)
- I Second that!! we finished Earybird about a month ago and our now doing singapore 1 A and love it!!!! nt - Keb 8:52 Feb 22 (1)
  - Same situation here. I have added in - KarenNC 16:34 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Math for a Kindergartner - 10Acres 8:21 Feb 22 (0)
As long as you plan on continuing with MUS, it is not expensive... - Sunny 8:18 Feb 22 (0)
My 4.5 yo DS loves MUS - nandmsmom 8:08 Feb 22 (2)
- Re: My 4.5 yo DS loves MUS - Stacey in SC 8:29 Feb 22 (1)
  - DS loves them and pulls them out, begging to do math. - nandmsmom 8:53 Feb 22 (0)
I can't comment on MUS - Tracy 7:26 Feb 22 (2)
- Re: I can't comment on MUS - Stacey in SC 7:46 Feb 22 (1)
  - I just used the teacher's manual and wortext - Tracy 8:44 Feb 22 (0)

Help! I can't decide between MFW Adventures or BF Early Am. History? - k in Tx 7:13 Feb 22 (11)

Re: Help! I can't decide between MFW Adventures or BF Early Am. History? - Michelle L 12:20 Feb 22 (4)
- SheppardSoftware.com is really cool! Thanks for sharing!! nt - OhElizabeth 13:33 Feb 22 (0)
- Such a helpful post , Michelle L (m) - Shay 12:57 Feb 22 (2)
  - I'm happy to share... - Michelle L 14:04 Feb 22 (1)
    - We'll use Adventures next year! I can't wait. 1st Grade has been awesome. I do enjoy MFW... - Donna T. 15:08 Feb 22 (0)
Well this is my personal opinion, as one who's been doing american history this year... - OhElizabeth 8:44 Feb 22 (1)
- As one who's currently using MFW Adventures, I respectfully disagree with... - Donna A. 18:26 Feb 22 (0)
I will have a 1st, K, and 3rd and will do Am. Hisory this way..... - ldee 7:56 Feb 22 (0)
I started using the BF guide - Jen P 7:32 Feb 22 (0)
MFW also includes science, Bible.... - Donna A. 7:24 Feb 22 (1)
- I agree, and also . . . - Sheila in OK 13:17 Feb 22 (0)

THANKS: Ann, becca, Michele T, for responses re: reselling Rainbow Science WAAYY below! I'll be looking more closely at it now. : ) (nt) - Lori 7:08 Feb 22 (0)

What lit. guides do you like for a 6th grader? - Tracie in TX 6:56 Feb 22 (4)

I love the Progeny Press guides, but being the frugal homeschooler that I am... - Deb in PA 8:11 Feb 22 (0)
I liked the reading list in TWTM (sm) - KPzz 6:59 Feb 22 (2)
- But isn't it difficult to do literary analysis without a guide? nt - Maggie (VA) 10:03 Feb 22 (1)
  - Nope. Just read and discuss. Finis. (nt) - KPzz 17:40 Feb 22 (0)

Are you doing Latin all the way through high School?(m) - Tina in ME (again) 6:53 Feb 22 (11)

I plan to use Henle beginning next year with dd for 9th. Now my question... - Ang in TX 12:06 Feb 22 (2)
- Only you'll be able to judge what your ds can handle... - Susan in SoCal 12:54 Feb 22 (1)
  - Thank you Susan. Ds has just finished Abeka 6th so he has a good foundation... - Ang in TX 14:43 Feb 22 (0)
The curriculum map in the Memoria Press catalog suggests...m - LCGal 8:07 Feb 22 (4)
- So do you think we could skip LC2 and move into Henle?(m) - Tina in ME 8:37 Feb 22 (3)
  - We skipped LCII and went in to Henle with a 6th and 7th grader... - Heather in Fiji 13:09 Feb 22 (0)
  - I think your best answer might depend on how well your children are doing with LCI... - Susan in SoCal 9:32 Feb 22 (0)
  - Henle 1 in a single year is ambitious... - Laura in CT 9:01 Feb 22 (0)
By my estimations, finishing LCII equals (at most) about 2 months of high school Latin... - Susan in SoCal 7:56 Feb 22 (0)
I don't personally think just getting through LC2 is enough... - Laura in CT 7:00 Feb 22 (0)
Piggybacking with an additional question - KPzz 6:58 Feb 22 (0)

Progency Press Questions - Cheryl 6:50 Feb 22 (2)

Re: Progeny Press Questions ..FREE lit guide link - Stephanie in SC 11:56 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks so much Stephanie!! :-) - Cheryl 13:20 Feb 22 (0)

Is doing Latin enough for Vocab? Do you like Vocab. from Classical Roots? (m) - Tina in ME 6:44 Feb 22 (8)

A few more ideas to add to the mix. - Paula H 9:59 Feb 22 (0)
My plan - MichelleM 8:53 Feb 22 (0)
I would just get Vocabulary Cartoons - Hallie 8:50 Feb 22 (2)
- My kids would love these. Thanks for the tip. nt - Tammyla 11:36 Feb 22 (0)
- That resource sounds fun, I may reconsider! :-) nt - MichelleM 8:55 Feb 22 (0)
Using Vocab from Classical Roots now - KPzz 7:05 Feb 22 (2)
- Whew!! (Wiping sweat from brow. . . ) - MichelleM 7:59 Feb 22 (1)
  - Yep, sometimes those test scores (m) - KPzz 17:45 Feb 22 (0)

I am having a terrible time deciding on curriculum...Help! (please)... - kw 6:40 Feb 22 (11)

Textbooks are not evil... - OhElizabeth 8:58 Feb 22 (3)
- We're getting it all done, I guess I didn't explain that well... - kw 14:31 Feb 22 (2)
  - Also wanted to add... - Ang in TX 14:51 Feb 22 (0)
  - My thoughts... - Ang in TX 14:47 Feb 22 (0)
We are enjoying BJU Science... - Tami 7:44 Feb 22 (0)
We are really loving Calvert (m) - Ria 7:35 Feb 22 (2)
- Ria - can you buy Calvert science separately? (more) - Heather in VA 8:20 Feb 22 (1)
  - No, as far as I know you have to buy the whole reuse package , they don't sell seperate components of their curriculum - Tracy 8:48 Feb 22 (0)
O.K. here are my thoughts - Tracy 7:15 Feb 22 (1)
- I have been looking at BJU and since you said it compared... - kw 17:31 Feb 22 (0)
Sounds familiar - TrinaT 7:14 Feb 22 (0)

4th grade Physics recommendations??? - Tamy 6:34 Feb 22 (3)

kbm posted this link below and it looks really good. - KidsHappen 14:59 Feb 22 (0)
I pulled my own stuff together --- link - Carole in DE 7:28 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks, Carol! nt - Tamy 9:29 Feb 22 (0)

OK one more try..the best and worst unit studies out there and why..friend wants more input than I can give her she will be using them next year..the first year of homeschooling for her and the kids. They will be going into 9th and 5th. Thanks soooo much - Mary 6:14 Feb 22 (11)

Learning Adventures... - angela&boys multi-tasking 13:05 Feb 22 (1)
- Sorry that should be just "angela&boys". Although I was multi-tasking. :-) nt - angela&boys 13:25 Feb 22 (0)
Ok, more info; that changes things... - Ellie 8:33 Feb 22 (1)
- You are right Ellie. I would send her to the Yahoo group. nm - Susan 13:22 Feb 22 (0)
KONOS hands down: Fun, Multilevel, Hands-On, Newer edition complete with lesson plans. - Susan 6:55 Feb 22 (0)
For those ages, the ONLY one I would recommend is Tapestry of Grace... - Tami 6:39 Feb 22 (0)
homeschoolreviews is a website that has reviews of pretty much all the basic curriculum - maybe she check it out. nt - Alexandra 6:33 Feb 22 (3)
- Homeschoolreviews doesn't have anything on TOG... - Mary 7:02 Feb 22 (2)
  - I just checked and it does have several reviews. hth nt - Alexandra 12:26 Feb 22 (0)
  - The Ol school house does though link inside - Lisa WA 8:02 Feb 22 (0)
My favorite and the ones I have used, or the ones I have personal experience with.... - Padmé 6:28 Feb 22 (0)

Are there a lot of writing assigments included in Sonlight's Core 100? Thanks! nt. - MIchelle in GA 6:10 Feb 22 (0)

shurley grammer - Leslie 6:07 Feb 22 (12)

I bought SG2 to use with my 1st grader... - OhElizabeth 9:09 Feb 22 (2)
- Re: I bought SG2 to use with my 1st grader... - Leslie 10:43 Feb 22 (1)
  - First Language Lessons by Jesse Wise. nt - Heather in VA 10:48 Feb 22 (0)
suggestion.....why not start them both on level 2.... - Donna in AL 7:04 Feb 22 (0)
I'd wait until my kids were 2nd and 3rd, and then do Level 2. - Kristine out of lurking 6:51 Feb 22 (0)
The classical school by me uses Shurley Level 3 and modifies it for grades k-3... - karenciavo 6:37 Feb 22 (0)
I agree with your original plan... - Tami 6:20 Feb 22 (0)
Sorta got the same question, but different grade levels (3rd and 6th)... - Lea:) 6:11 Feb 22 (4)
- I'd probably start in Level 4. - Kristine out of lurking 6:56 Feb 22 (0)
- Oh, and isn't there someone on this board that kinda modifies Shurley-not doing everything in the lesson??? - Lea:) 6:15 Feb 22 (2)
  - That might be me :) - Kim in MO 7:02 Feb 22 (0)
  - I did this with my boys that are two years apart. The youngest completed Shurley 6 in 4th grade. We didn't do level 7... - karenciavo 6:45 Feb 22 (0)

SWR users... - Lea:) 5:29 Feb 22 (1)

Re: SWR users... - Susan in OR 8:05 Feb 22 (0)

Question on reading vs. reading comprehension for a 1st grader..m - Karie 5:18 Feb 22 (3)

We go through this (m) - Karin 9:23 Feb 22 (0)
If you are worried about comprehension and - KarenNC 6:24 Feb 22 (0)
re: I let my 2nd grader read by herself all she wants,, - katie4 5:54 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone have experience with THE TEACHING COMPANY's audio books/lectures?...m - amber in GA 5:13 Feb 22 (6)

Yes, they are great. They have a 70% off sale generally at the beginning of the year. That is when we purchased ours... nm - Robin in ca 13:54 Feb 22 (0)
Yes, they're very good--if you purchase, only purchase on sale... - Laura in CT 7:02 Feb 22 (0)
You might check your library. Mine carries a few dozen of these titles. nt - Kristine out of lurking 6:03 Feb 22 (3)
- ous too - I can search by author on Teaching Company as our system has that as "additional author" - good luck (we liked the ones we used!) nt - BMC 6:11 Feb 22 (2)
  - It works best in our library system to search for *Great Courses* nt - oakmom 6:59 Feb 22 (1)
    - Thanks for the tip on what keyword to search!! (nt) - vpdl 8:14 Feb 22 (0)

Parables from Nature by Margaret Gatty--- have any of you read this to your littles & have they enjoyed it? (nt) - Virginia Heather 4:51 Feb 22 (4)

Thank you!! - Virginia Heather 18:35 Feb 22 (0)
This is one of my all time favorit books!!! I love her gentle stories - Lisa WA 8:10 Feb 22 (0)
We have just started it. So far we really like it. nt - Julia in Sk. 5:44 Feb 22 (0)
I've only read a few of the stories, but we enjoyed it. n.t. - Zee 5:28 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone ever used Rocket Spanish? Opinions? Thanks! nt - Kay in IN 4:43 Feb 22 (0)

Does anyone feel like SOTW 1 didn't go as well as SOTW2?...let me explain... - Staci in FL 4:25 Feb 22 (3)

I would just keep going, confident that she'll get it all again in a few years--and have fun! - Laura in CT 4:41 Feb 22 (2)
- Totally agree here -- feel the joy, observe her "engagement" in lessons, and (sm) - KPzz 6:31 Feb 22 (1)
  - Thanks, ladies. I appreciate the encouragement. nt - Staci in FL 7:56 Feb 22 (0)

Thank you OhElizabeth... - Staci in FL 4:18 Feb 22 (0)

reality check needed - using R&S 4 grammar and having doubts.... - TMarie 2:34 Feb 22 (8)

That's why I decided to switch to Voyages in English... - mom2abcd 19:22 Feb 22 (0)
We have used Abeka and are in the process of switching to R & S (m) - Pat H 5:57 Feb 22 (2)
- Another question I think you could answer. DD 9 is doing Abeka 4 this year (in 3rd grade). I am thinking about going to R&S 4 for next year instead of jumping to R&S 5. Does this seem reasonable or too easy? TIA! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 6:04 Feb 22 (1)
  - Yes, I recommend you do exactly that. Abeka 4 is not as rigorous as R & S 4 (m) - Pat H 6:18 Feb 22 (0)
R&S with a first born...., we still do a lot of it orally together... - Lizzie in MA 5:19 Feb 22 (0)
That's why I decided - MIch elle 5:07 Feb 22 (0)
My later children are having a much easier time with R&S than my firstborn. - Lolly 5:00 Feb 22 (0)
Well, R&S is really good (m) - Michelle in MO 2:57 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone else that really does very little science? - Katie 1:51 Feb 22 (9)

Same here, but they still seem to learn quite a bit (m) - Karin 9:28 Feb 22 (0)
I personally do not have a bit of science in me(it's not my thing), however...... - KEB 7:40 Feb 22 (0)
Agreeing with the other ladies so far.... - Donna A. 7:19 Feb 22 (0)
What we do for science... - SusanC in TX 7:16 Feb 22 (0)
Same here....first formal Science began when - Donna in AL 7:12 Feb 22 (0)
My opinion on science in elementary school (m) - EKS 6:01 Feb 22 (0)
That's one reason we use Schlessinger Media science videos from the library - MIch elle 5:42 Feb 22 (0)
Same here! - ReneeR 4:53 Feb 22 (0)
I hope not because we haven't done very much either.... - Lori 2:45 Feb 22 (0)