K-8 Curriculum Board

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

Has anyone used Chalkdust's Basic Math? Reviews? nt - Pensguys 22:36 Feb 23 (0)

Does someone use something other than mindbenders?(m) - MelissaJ 22:33 Feb 23 (0)

When planning Latin & Grammar... - Lee 21:34 Feb 23 (1)

I wouldn't. Too different and might be confusing. nt - Alana 22:21 Feb 23 (0)

SOTW - Kimberly 21:17 Feb 23 (1)

I think it is enough. We always looked at the globe in addition to the mapwork - it helps to see the big picture. nt - kRenee 21:36 Feb 23 (0)

CQLA or LLATL - Debbie 21:03 Feb 23 (1)

For a reluctant learner, I think LLATL would be a much better fit than CQLA... - mom2abcd 21:34 Feb 23 (0)

Advice, please! Considering a switch from LLATL & BJU math to R&S fo both, (4th & 6th) m... - Cindy 20:27 Feb 23 (3)

Re: Advice, please! Considering a switch from LLATL & BJU math to R&S fo both, (4th & 6th) m... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 21:49 Feb 23 (1)
- Thank you! You know how it is when it's time to plan for the next year. "The grass is always greener..." - Cindy 22:17 Feb 23 (0)
Sorry it is late for me...above should say "for both" - Cindy 20:30 Feb 23 (0)

Any one here able to do a comparison of the Brock microscope vs. the Sonlight Ultra microscope? more - Karie 20:19 Feb 23 (0)

Any Opinions on the "Made for Trade Game"? Thanks! (nt) - AllSmiles 19:46 Feb 23 (2)

Yes, I bought that for this year.... - LisaWA 21:54 Feb 23 (1)
- My dd/9 and dd/6 love it! nt - Lemonshine 21:58 Feb 23 (0)

Book, website, any suggestions for studying Robert the Bruce? (m) - Wendi 19:39 Feb 23 (3)

In Freedom's Cause by Henty or From Bannockburn to Flodden by Scott both tell the stories of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. nt - Susan in TN 21:11 Feb 23 (0)
I don't know what age, but, he's featured in Braveheart. Maybe you could relate that story if not watch a little of the movie.nt - Dayle 20:13 Feb 23 (1)
- He's 10. I'm not sure the movie's appropriate for his age, although I haven't seen it. I did read the book. (nt) - Wendi 20:33 Feb 23 (0)

So...What did you buy last year with the best intentions and it is still sitting on your shelf unused?? - Mommyfaithe 18:57 Feb 23 (16)

Sonlight Ultra Microscope and everything you can imagine to go with it ... :0( nt - Tap, tap, tap 23:15 Feb 23 (0)
TOG year 2...stalled at week 4, Sequential Spelling 1..tried but switched -nt - Kathie in VA 22:37 Feb 23 (0)
Rosetta Stone Spanish. It's been sitting there for *five* years unopened. : ( (nt) - Lori D. 21:33 Feb 23 (0)
Drawing with Children-will do this summer, and composer coloring book w/bios nt - Kristiana 21:27 Feb 23 (0)
MPs Christian Studies....but I don't feel guilty...we get lots at Sunday School and through Awana. nt - Pensguys 21:01 Feb 23 (0)
Trails to World Geography, Considering God's Creation, Abeka history and art, BJU history and english, SOTW 1, 2, 3. nt - saved1112 20:47 Feb 23 (0)
BJU history, science and reading. (nt) - Donna A. 20:43 Feb 23 (1)
- Oh, and Abeka Language B. (nt) - Donna A. 20:43 Feb 23 (0)
This rarely happens to me - Laura in China 19:55 Feb 23 (1)
- Not 'spendthrift': 'thrifty person' - my vocabulary has deserted me (nt) - Laura in China 19:57 Feb 23 (0)
Teaching the Classics and Atelier art... - Jennifer in FL 19:33 Feb 23 (0)
Prima Latina and Considering God's Creation. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 19:28 Feb 23 (0)
Oh my..... true confessions time, eh? :-) - 2lilreds in NC 19:19 Feb 23 (0)
Noeo Chemistry 1, Spelling Workout, MCP Phonics, OPGTR - Karen in CO 19:19 Feb 23 (2)
- I'm looking at Noeo Chemistry I for next year...are you going to use it in the future or did you just not like it? nt - Jones Academy 19:52 Feb 23 (1)
  - some of both ... - Karen in CO 21:49 Feb 23 (0)

Looking for information on Flashmaster...more - DianeL 18:56 Feb 23 (2)

Yes, and more... - Myrtle 21:13 Feb 23 (1)
- However, when learning the times tables (2-9), there are no x11 and x12 (m) - Sandra in FL 22:42 Feb 23 (0)

R&S English 3 vs. Primary Language Lessons? Which did you choose? - CalicoKat 18:55 Feb 23 (4)

Thanks! I guess I'm going with my first plan, to use R&S. nm - CalicoKat 21:22 Feb 23 (0)
I agree with Janine that they are very different. I ended up using PLL with Ridgewood Grammar 1 for my reluctant writer. She's now using R&S 4 and loves it. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:43 Feb 23 (1)
- PS. I liked the narration, picture study, copywork and dictation in PLL. But it doesn't explicitly teach very much grammar. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:45 Feb 23 (0)
tried both....sold PLL, kept R&S...they are very different - Janine 19:35 Feb 23 (0)

Horizons Math placement help... - Lynne in OH 18:30 Feb 23 (3)

Re: Horizons Math placement help... - Julie in Austin 18:38 Feb 23 (2)
- Thank you - that's what my gut was telling me. (m) - Lynne in OH 18:42 Feb 23 (1)
  - Re: Thank you - that's what my gut was telling me. (m) - Julie in Austin 20:58 Feb 23 (0)

Can anyone tell me about Math Facts in a Flash? (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 18:02 Feb 23 (1)

I think that it's worth the money. Ds had done (m) - Sandra in FL 21:03 Feb 23 (0)

What age for dissecting? - Karen in CO 17:48 Feb 23 (1)

the children or the critters???? - Cathy in KY (just teasin') 17:57 Feb 23 (0)

Need recommendations on Washington state history course for an 8th grader - Mama Owl 17:46 Feb 23 (4)

switched on schoolhouse has state cd's for about $19 or so.... - Tina in WA 21:33 Feb 23 (0)
well, there's Calvert.... - Nicole M 18:12 Feb 23 (2)
- Oh seeing this reminds me of other find I found at the WHO convention last year.... - Tina in WA 21:49 Feb 23 (0)
- Thanks! I will look into these.nt - Mama Owl 18:57 Feb 23 (0)

What programs have you used to teach music at home in the grade one to 4 range? (m) - Hope in Canada 17:44 Feb 23 (2)

We have used K12, kids loved it, works better with more than one child. - Julia4 20:53 Feb 23 (0)
we are using Music Ace on the cptr and so far it has been really good. nt - Janine 19:36 Feb 23 (0)

Mavis Beacon typing: When does the lesson "end?" (m) - Alana 17:29 Feb 23 (2)

We use the timer that is in the program ..... - Julieofsardis 21:25 Feb 23 (1)
- Is that the "typing break" in the coach section? (m) - Alana 22:12 Feb 23 (0)

Where can I see samples of Spelling Workout? nt - saved1112 15:18 Feb 23 (3)

I think Amazon has them too. nt - Tammyla 15:40 Feb 23 (0)
rainbow resources has a couple of pages of each <nt> - Karen in CO 15:36 Feb 23 (0)
christianbook dot com (nt) - Dawne 15:35 Feb 23 (0)

Ever switch from MUS to SM? - Brenda 14:49 Feb 23 (0)

Does anyone know which level of Writing Strands works with outlining? Thanks! nt - Angel 14:45 Feb 23 (2)

Gee, I don't recall that being in there. It was just creative writing, I think. nt - Regena in KY 16:19 Feb 23 (1)
- It isn't all "creative" writing, but no, I don' t believe it teaches outlining anywhere.... - Ellie 18:18 Feb 23 (0)

Hands of a Child Lapbooks for Science? - Kari C in FL 14:17 Feb 23 (4)

If you have any interest in... - siloam 15:47 Feb 23 (1)
- I agree! Some topics you can add to, and some you won't need to. Just depends... - Tina in WA 17:19 Feb 23 (0)
They're good supplements, but would take quite a bit of tweaking to be - Carol 14:33 Feb 23 (1)
- I agree... HOAC science are supplimental and geared for younger kids...(sm) - lisaWA 16:28 Feb 23 (0)

Since everyone is asking... Can I ask what everyone is using/will be using for 4th grade? - Kari C in FL 14:14 Feb 23 (21)

Here's ours.... - Michelle T 21:22 Feb 23 (0)
We are.... - Pensguys 21:08 Feb 23 (1)
- Forgot typing, Awana and PE as well as Upward Sports. nt - Pensguys 21:08 Feb 23 (0)
halfway thru 4th - faith 20:03 Feb 23 (0)
Plans for next year... - Melissa B 19:52 Feb 23 (0)
We're using... - Jennifer in FL 19:45 Feb 23 (0)
This is what we are using - Laura in China 19:40 Feb 23 (0)
Our 4th grader at VCA is doing... (m) - Vanna 19:13 Feb 23 (0)
This is what our year looked like.... - Grace 19:06 Feb 23 (0)
This year... - Anita in Ohio 19:04 Feb 23 (0)
so far, but subject to change... - Betty 18:59 Feb 23 (0)
Here's our plan for next year (4th)... - claire up north 18:28 Feb 23 (0)
Here's the plan as of today....LOL - steppingstonemomma 18:13 Feb 23 (0)
Here's what I've got for ds for fall: - abbeyej 17:52 Feb 23 (1)
- Oh, I forgot poetry memorization and Christian Studies (continuing) from MP. nt - abbeyej 18:08 Feb 23 (0)
The plan so far.......... - EchoMom 17:09 Feb 23 (0)
Here's what I *think* I'm doing....(m) - Regena in KY 16:29 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Since everyone is asking... Can I ask what everyone is using/will be using for 4th grade? - Christina in MN 15:15 Feb 23 (0)
This year: - Jenny in Florida 15:06 Feb 23 (0)
Here's what we're doing. . . - Pam in MA 14:35 Feb 23 (0)
Ours... - Christina in ME 14:23 Feb 23 (0)

Is anyone familiar with Lifepac Gold (m) - Amy in VA 14:12 Feb 23 (0)

What grade are my children in...?! - suzie 12:39 Feb 23 (13)

We do "Age minus 5" for 'grade' - LH 21:51 Feb 23 (0)
in Texas, the cutoff is Sept 1st, so your kids would be 5th and 4th ... - AngieW in Texas 18:45 Feb 23 (0)
In WA they would be in 5th and 4th (though they would probably encourage holding back based on summer birthday) (nt) - EKS 16:48 Feb 23 (0)
Hey, where do you live? - dawnUK 14:42 Feb 23 (0)
Just saying "hi" - Debbie D. 14:33 Feb 23 (0)
As others have said, the cut-off varies from place to place. However, in general: - Jenny in Florida 13:54 Feb 23 (0)
Your dd, either 5th or 6th (in Calif, she'd be 6th; in Texas, she'd be 5th); your ds, 4th... - Ellie 13:42 Feb 23 (0)
Re: What grade are my children in...?! - suzie 12:56 Feb 23 (0)
Your dd would be 6th. Your ds is on the cutoff and would be either a very young 4th grader or a 3rd grader. The cutoff... - OhElizabeth 12:44 Feb 23 (1)
- I looked at your dates again, must have had a brain blip the first time. Your oldest would be a 5th grader here. nt - OhElizabeth 18:47 Feb 23 (0)
Re: What grade are my children in...?! - earlybird mom 12:43 Feb 23 (2)
- In California, we had kindergarteners who were barely 4... - Cathy in KY 13:33 Feb 23 (1)
  - In CA they are doing a hold back too... My friend's son - Lee 14:24 Feb 23 (0)

Is there an Art class or curriculum on Dvd? Not necessarily art appreciation as much as painting and drawing? Feed My Sheep had dvds, had anyone done these? nt - ilovemy6kids 12:39 Feb 23 (7)

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has a dvd. nt - mom2abcd 16:23 Feb 23 (3)
- What? and I didn't know about it? We're been using the workbook, but a DVD...wonderful... where? - Magic Wand 20:54 Feb 23 (2)
  - Uh, yeah, "we're been"...let's try "we've been"....nt - Magic Wand 20:55 Feb 23 (1)
    - Look here... - mom2abcd 21:38 Feb 23 (0)
Drawing Basics with Thomas Kincaid. nt - saved1112 13:51 Feb 23 (0)
How about Hooked on Drawing? Looks good. nt - Paula H 13:35 Feb 23 (0)
Atelier is very good. nt - Jones Academy 13:23 Feb 23 (0)

Drooling all over the Critical Thinking Catalog...need help. - Daisy 12:34 Feb 23 (3)

Here's another catalog to drool over ... - Kareni 17:43 Feb 23 (0)
I also like a couple of their other software programs... - Sandy 14:21 Feb 23 (0)
I'd just do the next in line as they progress in difficulty. We use the cdroms. nt - saved1112 13:52 Feb 23 (0)

OhElizabeth: Copywork book questions - Magistra 12:27 Feb 23 (2)

Sorry about that. You have mail! n - OhElizabeth 12:35 Feb 23 (1)
- Really? I don't see it yet. (nt) - Magistra 13:13 Feb 23 (0)

I'd like to see some 6th gr. schedules...here's mine.... - Angela in NC 12:20 Feb 23 (13)

This is the tentative (i.e. pre-convention) plan. ;o) - KathyBC 19:58 Feb 23 (0)
Here's our plan - Susan in TN 17:20 Feb 23 (0)
here's ours - Melissa 17:13 Feb 23 (0)
I'm trying to plan this out right now (m) - Sarah CB 16:23 Feb 23 (0)
6th grader this year - AngieW in Texas 15:36 Feb 23 (0)
Mine inside... - Mad Jenny Flint 14:38 Feb 23 (0)
Mine... - Christina in ME 14:28 Feb 23 (0)
Here's mine - Maverick 14:15 Feb 23 (1)
- Oops! - Maverick 14:19 Feb 23 (0)
Here's what we are considering (m) - Stephanie not in TX 14:14 Feb 23 (0)
6th grade - saved1112 13:58 Feb 23 (0)
Mine is starting to take shape... - BarbaraL in OK 13:27 Feb 23 (0)
Here is mine... - RhondaM. 13:16 Feb 23 (0)

Question about Story of the World Volume 1 - Revised Edition - Shelby6 12:17 Feb 23 (3)

Thanks a lot (nt) - Shelby6 12:46 Feb 23 (0)
The changes are mainly cosmetic, so if you were happy with the AG and SOTW the first time, you're fine. nt - OhElizabeth 12:37 Feb 23 (0)
From what I have read here - ELaurie 12:22 Feb 23 (0)

Have a child interested in Roman warfare? Check out this site. (With pictures!) - Alana 11:28 Feb 23 (0)

which would be a gentler intro to "writing" for dd(3rd grade): writing strands, Writing tales, or nothing (just cont' narrations and copywork for 3rd gd year to cover writing?...9nt) - cannefamily 11:25 Feb 23 (6)

Well if you're still doing SWR, the gentlest, most natural thing would be to... - OhElizabeth 12:40 Feb 23 (0)
well, help me please determine which way is better (classical, or IEW style) what are the poss, neg...how do you choose which avenue?? thanks:-)nt - cannefamily 12:12 Feb 23 (2)
- There is a long discussion on down the board about CW and IEW. That may help. nt - Pensguys 12:33 Feb 23 (1)
  - Oh yes, thanks..i dont know how i missed that...., i have to take a rest after that LONG comparison post of CW and IEW (my brain hurts) still not sure which way to go...ugh!nt - cannefamily 13:53 Feb 23 (0)
It would depend for me where I was going to go after the program I chose....m - Pensguys 11:42 Feb 23 (0)
Gentler... - saved1112 11:39 Feb 23 (0)

When is too late to switch to RS? Other suggestions? - Zaynab 10:49 Feb 23 (2)

Well are these your kids or someone else's? Are you already using RS? What will be most practical? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:53 Feb 23 (0)
RSmath has a "transitions manual" for dc coming to the program after 2nd grade, so i think you would be fine (m) - cannefamily 10:59 Feb 23 (0)

What do you think of making lapbooks for history? m - aubrey 10:33 Feb 23 (28)

I'm doing it without a kit - DS loves it - Laura in China 19:29 Feb 23 (1)
- OOoops, we are doing a notebook, not lapbooks (nt) - Laura in China 19:30 Feb 23 (0)
This looks great, but EXPENSIVE. Any thoughts? m - aubrey 16:32 Feb 23 (9)
- it can be a little expensive... but then it doesnt have to be.... - LisaWA 17:04 Feb 23 (0)
- I don't think bookstores will carry them - maybe a homeschool store. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 17:04 Feb 23 (7)
  - Thanks--ds would like that. And I've been sitting here printing & folding samples for over an hour... - aubrey 17:24 Feb 23 (6)
    - Don't order, you can get a free one! :o) - Tina in WA 18:58 Feb 23 (3)
      - I LOVE YOU!!! (But my printer is miffed.) nt - aubrey 20:32 Feb 23 (1)
        
        LOL I understand. :o) Believe it or not, I have 1 more tip as well.... - Tina in WA 21:01 Feb 23 (0)
      - Wow what happend there?!?!?!?!? nm - Tina in WA 19:00 Feb 23 (0)
    - Don't order, you can get a free one! :o) - Tina in 18:58 Feb 23 (0)
    - Don't order, you can get a free one! :o) - Tina in 18:58 Feb 23 (0)
I just started one for science and I have been *amazed* at how much my kids like them.... - WTMindy 15:23 Feb 23 (0)
Well, I love the idea, but DS has a different opinion.... make sure your kids are interested in this type of project! - Michelle T 14:07 Feb 23 (3)
- Can you resell them? nt - aubrey 20:34 Feb 23 (1)
  - Not ebooks, and I don't think the cd's either. Now if... - Tina in WA 21:05 Feb 23 (0)
- Very true! Just as with any curr./projects you purchase, it is best if they are interested in them.:o) nm - Tina in WA 14:43 Feb 23 (0)
Love the idea of making lapbooks with history! sm - LisaWA 11:09 Feb 23 (10)
- I wasnt done... but I guess my finger was! LOL more inside... - LisaWA 11:22 Feb 23 (9)
  - If you're not a craft person and need someone to hold your hand, what is the one site to study or product to buy? nt - Kimber 11:29 Feb 23 (8)
    - KB or HOAC would be the way to go..... both - LisaWA 13:34 Feb 23 (0)
    - I would say Hands of a Child or Knowledge Box Central. - Tina in WA 11:53 Feb 23 (6)
      - The cd Tobins lap sells is for lapbooking... the Zike videos are folds and diplays, not really lapbooks, but what can be used in lapbooks... HTH nt - LisaWA 13:50 Feb 23 (1)
        
        Well.. I dont think Tobins lab sells laps.... but many wonderful things <wink> My fingers need help typing...nt - LisaWA 13:53 Feb 23 (0)
      - Thank you! I'm visual as well. I need to see it done. I'm printing this out. nt - Kimber 13:04 Feb 23 (1)
        
        You're welcome. Both of those videos helped me to "really" understand lapbooking. Hope you get a chance to watch them. nm - Tina in WA 14:53 Feb 23 (0)
      - Hey Tina, I ordered all three President books at 50% off, thanks to you! nt - Magic Wand 12:26 Feb 23 (1)
        
        Yeah!!! It is an awesome deal! You're welcome. :o) more... - Tina in WA 12:48 Feb 23 (0)

anyone ditch Rod and Staff English for Easy Grammar with Daily Grams and add in a Writing Program? - momto5a's 10:17 Feb 23 (8)

Daily Grams is completely optional, but yes, I see nothing wrong with EG and something for writing. nt - Ellie 13:43 Feb 23 (0)
I switched from BJU to EG but am going back to BJU (more) - HollyDay 11:03 Feb 23 (0)
Well, I've never used R&S but I love EG! nt - Heather in MI 10:33 Feb 23 (2)
- Thanks Heather.. do you use the Daily Grams too? - momto5a's 10:54 Feb 23 (1)
  - Yes! I use them at home with ds 8, and I used the high school one when I taught English. nt - Heather in MI 11:46 Feb 23 (0)
Yes, I just did this 3 weeks ago..... - Christina in MN 10:30 Feb 23 (2)
- Thanks and a question about writing strands... - momto5a's 10:53 Feb 23 (1)
  - Re: Thanks and a question about writing strands... - Christina in MN 15:02 Feb 23 (0)

Teaching Textbook question... - saved1112 9:55 Feb 23 (9)

I looked at their TOC.... - RhondaM. 13:28 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Teaching Textbook question... - Pam L 10:11 Feb 23 (5)
- Ok I see. thanks. nt - saved1112 11:41 Feb 23 (3)
  - saved, if you haven't checked out the sample, you really need too. I know.. - Tina in WA 11:56 Feb 23 (2)
    - We looked at it today. We also looked at classmatemath (or something) and ds likes it better than TT. thanks, nt - saved1112 20:54 Feb 23 (1)
      - I have never looked at classmates. Glad you guys got around to checking out you. I was sold once I had my dd try it out. :o) nm - Tina in WA 21:08 Feb 23 (0)
- I retract my stamen and concur w/ yours counsel... Put in much better words.... sm*Ü* - LisaWA 10:15 Feb 23 (0)
My perspective is spiral. *Ü* nt - LisaWA 10:06 Feb 23 (0)
saved, have you went to the stie yet and checked out for yourself with the examples? The site may even state this as well. nm - Tina in WA 9:56 Feb 23 (0)

Planning on SL 1+2 and dragging it out for 2 years to save time and money. What do you think about that idea? TIA - fernande 9:52 Feb 23 (6)

This is what we do. And it is not to save money or anything... - Melissa B 18:21 Feb 23 (0)
I guess you could to that.... - GVA 12:58 Feb 23 (2)
- It's not just about money, it is about time too... - fernande 17:55 Feb 23 (1)
  - Have you looked at the samples? (m) - OhElizabeth 18:44 Feb 23 (0)
You'd be better off doing the cores separately. (m) - OhElizabeth 12:56 Feb 23 (1)
- I agree with Elizabeth..... - siloam 15:51 Feb 23 (0)

phonics for preschoolers - Hailey 9:51 Feb 23 (13)

My son is 4 (m) - Amy in VA 15:24 Feb 23 (0)
my dd is 3 1/2 - snickelfritz 14:01 Feb 23 (1)
- oh yeah! starfall.com is great too, but they might need help navigating the site :-) nt - Peek a Boo [who LOVES the name 'snicklefritz' LOL!] 22:14 Feb 23 (0)
another vote for leapfrog videos - great all the way through c-v-c words <nt> - Karen in CO 13:26 Feb 23 (2)
- They also cover silent -e :o) nt - saved1112 14:00 Feb 23 (1)
  - Thats right - I forgot that one. the silent e machine and simple blends. - Karen in CO 17:37 Feb 23 (0)
really discern if your preschooler ready for phonics, it may just be a waste of time. (m) - Hope in Canada 11:32 Feb 23 (1)
- yup :-) That's another reason i like the Leap Frog videos, lol! - Peek a Boo 12:38 Feb 23 (0)
Another vote for the Leap Frog videos (nt) - Linda in NY 10:51 Feb 23 (0)
We used the Leap Frog videos for age 3 and then moved on to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. nt - mom2fourboys 9:55 Feb 23 (3)
- Here too! nt - paradise 14:20 Feb 23 (0)
- Same thing here, works great! nt - tess at the beach 10:08 Feb 23 (0)
- We used the Leap Frog dvds for ages 2-5. They loved it and learned sooo much! nt - saved1112 9:57 Feb 23 (0)

SOTW When you use the Usborne World History, is it the old edition or is there a new one, or what? (m) - Kim 9:42 Feb 23 (1)

I have both and very much prefer the new one. - MeganP 11:02 Feb 23 (0)

If you're using R&S 5 for math...is it easy to teach? We're finishing RS level E and I've got figure out where to go from here...Thanks! nt - Magic Wand 9:35 Feb 23 (5)

You shouldn't have to spend much (if any) time at all teaching it... - Rebecca in VA 9:49 Feb 23 (4)
- Your 8 yo used R&S grade 5? Is she advanced or is R&S easy? - Magic Wand 10:28 Feb 23 (3)
  - She's advanced but not brilliant. The explanations are just very clear, with good examples... - Rebecca in VA 10:34 Feb 23 (2)
    - Hmmm...I wonder if I gave her the Saxon placement test if that help me place her in R&S? - Magic Wand 11:29 Feb 23 (1)
      - I don't know. I've never used the placement test. It might give you a rough idea, though. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 11:34 Feb 23 (0)

If you're using Writing Aids component of TOG, how is it going? Is it easy to use. Is it adequate? - Magic Wand 9:33 Feb 23 (4)

I like it... - Susan in La 10:23 Feb 23 (3)
- Very helpful, very inspiring...a few more questions if I may? - Magic Wand 10:32 Feb 23 (2)
  - A few more answers... - Susan in La 11:05 Feb 23 (1)
    - This is about where I'm at... - Magic Wand 11:32 Feb 23 (0)

What is the difference between IEW, Imitations in writing, and Writing tales? nt - Grace 9:18 Feb 23 (3)

Wow! That's big question! - Cathy in KY 9:30 Feb 23 (2)
- I think I meant "trails"..sorry....are they all re-writing material based on keywords? - Grace 10:20 Feb 23 (1)
  - Yes "Writing Trails" is a good resource for .... - Cathy in KY 13:28 Feb 23 (0)

Is anyone using the Harmony Fine Arts music and art guides? I recently became aware of these - Magic Wand 9:11 Feb 23 (5)

Re: Is anyone using the Harmony Fine Arts music and art guides? I recently became aware of these - Barb 10:22 Feb 23 (4)
- Can I piggyback a question here? - JanOH 11:21 Feb 23 (1)
  - HFA high school level - Barb 11:40 Feb 23 (0)
- Great! A chance to talk with the author herself. It's my lucky day! - Magic Wand 10:39 Feb 23 (1)
  - Ancients and picture study - Barb 11:46 Feb 23 (0)

New SOTW file uploaded: SOTW-2 workbook / notebook pages from Jones Academy. - Paula H 9:10 Feb 23 (3)

Hooray!! Thank you so much! nt - Alana 10:24 Feb 23 (0)
Thank you Paula for making this available! Thank you Jean for the great example from SOTW I Workbook! nt - Jones Academy 9:57 Feb 23 (0)
Super! Thanks for sharing, Jones Academy, and Paula H., for getting this online! nt - mom2abcd 9:33 Feb 23 (0)

Who uses Teaching Textbooks? nt - saved1112 8:11 Feb 23 (30)

Have used TTAlg 1, finishing Alg.2, purchasing Geo. at convention. We love TT! (nt) - Sandy in Indy 19:05 Feb 23 (0)
We are using Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 - Mommyfaithe 18:47 Feb 23 (0)
We do Alg 1. nt - paradise 10:34 Feb 23 (0)
We are using TT 7 right now.... Its very easy... Im thinking I should have moved my daughter up to pre.... sm - LisaWA 10:09 Feb 23 (5)
- LisaWa, I have a question for you... - LisaMo 16:45 Feb 23 (2)
  - Hi Lisa... I sure like your name *Ü* - LisaWA 22:07 Feb 23 (0)
  - I'm not Lisa, but... - Tina in WA 17:24 Feb 23 (0)
- what do you like about it? nt - saved1112 11:42 Feb 23 (1)
  - Re: what do you like about it? nt - LisaWa 13:48 Feb 23 (0)
DD loves pre-algebra-we're nearing the end. nt - Holly in N NV 10:08 Feb 23 (0)
My son is using TT Algebra 2. NT - Tammy 9:39 Feb 23 (0)
We are using pre-algebra and math 7 nt - LisaIN 9:37 Feb 23 (0)
We are currently inTeaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. My girls "get it" , are really understanding, and are doing great. NT - Pam L 9:24 Feb 23 (0)
We do and LOVE it! We are curently using Alg 1, Alg 2 and Geometry nt - Quiver0f10 9:08 Feb 23 (0)
Ds12 loves their algebra..nt - Tap, tap, tap 8:40 Feb 23 (0)
[cue tune] fat kids, skinny kids, kids who climb on rocks.....tough kids, sissy kids, even kids w/ chicken pox! nt - Pique a Boo -sorry, couldn't resist, lol.... 8:34 Feb 23 (14)
- ROFLOL!!!! I think I've found a long-lost twin!!! ROFLOLOL!!! - DB in NJ 13:10 Feb 23 (1)
  - yabbut, - Peek a Boo 22:18 Feb 23 (0)
- Wha??? nt - saved1112 9:23 Feb 23 (10)
  - It was the 'Armor hot dog' jingle....I remember that one! LOL NT - Tammy 9:38 Feb 23 (9)
    - Okay, but I don't get what that has to do with Teaching Textbooks. (nt) - Donna A. 10:44 Feb 23 (3)
      - oops! sorry gals :-) - Peek a Boo 11:20 Feb 23 (1)
        
        Okay, I get it now. Sorry I'm so slow and brain-dead. I've been sick all week and am loaded with meds! (nt) - Donna A. 20:47 Feb 23 (0)
      - She was just making a joke... All kinds of people use TT... - Diane 10:55 Feb 23 (0)
    - LOL...Was I the only one who read the line singing it! NT - Diane 10:35 Feb 23 (4)
      - I was singing too! :o) nm - Tina in WA 10:46 Feb 23 (0)
      - For those saying "what?" there is a link of the commercial inside! - Diane 10:39 Feb 23 (2)
        
        Diane, how do you find audios like this? Is there a google or something? - mom2abcd 16:35 Feb 23 (0)
        
        LOL!! Thanks, my kids and I enjoyed it! :o) nt - saved1112 14:04 Feb 23 (0)
- Huh? (nt) - Donna A. 9:09 Feb 23 (0)

Longshot grammar question: Does anybody know of a book that - catalinakel 8:08 Feb 23 (4)

Some thorough books... - mom2abcd 9:46 Feb 23 (0)
I'd love to know, too. nt - mom2abcd 9:36 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Longshot grammar question: Does anybody know of a book that - Wendy in NY 9:28 Feb 23 (1)
- There's also the Teacher's reading book of Lists. Link inside: - Alana 22:20 Feb 23 (0)

Mastering Mathmatics/Developmental Math - donna 7:45 Feb 23 (3)

We used Mastering Mathematics for awhile this year (m) - Sheila in OK 20:09 Feb 23 (0)
I use Mastering Mathematics -m - Kathie in VA 9:18 Feb 23 (1)
- Re: I use Mastering Mathematics -m - donna 12:17 Feb 23 (0)

is there a list of lower level reading from WTM? <M> - cin 7:44 Feb 23 (1)

It's in the book--lists are in the grammar stage section under each subject heading. History reading lists are also in - Maverick 8:25 Feb 23 (0)

Penmanship - should I have DD try harder? - Laurie in VA 7:12 Feb 23 (10)

Re: Penmanship - should I have DD try harder? - Ericaand3kids 17:24 Feb 23 (0)
Well, if you want to focus on better, then perhaps you should assign less. - Cindyg 16:57 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Penmanship - should I have DD try harder? - Pam L 8:12 Feb 23 (1)
- TY - I do that when she is struggling. I use a light yellow pencil and she traces. Her Startwrite sheets are tracing as well. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 8:35 Feb 23 (0)
My .02 (more) - Dawne 8:09 Feb 23 (3)
- TY for the input (m) - Laurie in VA 8:34 Feb 23 (1)
  - Re: TY for the input (m) - Dawne 10:15 Feb 23 (0)
- Oh! I do think this is good advice. (nt) - Claire 8:25 Feb 23 (0)
I think 5.5yo is too young to do more than what you are already doing. - Claire 7:42 Feb 23 (0)
The 2 worksheets and 1 Startwrite pg are per week, not day! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 7:22 Feb 23 (0)

Why do some of y'all skip R&S English 5? - Rhonda in TX 7:06 Feb 23 (9)

I skip R&S 6, not 5. It has worked well so far. nt - Julie in GA 11:35 Feb 23 (4)
- Can you tell me why you skip this particular level (m) - Hoggirl 16:07 Feb 23 (3)
  - We're doing R&S E.6 now and I wouldn't suggest skipping it... - MIch elle 16:58 Feb 23 (2)
    - What would you suggest for...... - AleeG 19:03 Feb 23 (1)
      - I would say 5.....m - Julieofsardis 21:35 Feb 23 (0)
I find R&S 5 to be foundational, and would not skip it (m) - LisaNY 8:51 Feb 23 (1)
- I agree. nt - Jill, OK in VA 10:07 Feb 23 (0)
My ds did both R&S English 4 & 5 in 4th grade... - Susan in TN 7:51 Feb 23 (1)
- Did you do it all orally? Did he write out all the assigments? NT - Pam L 8:13 Feb 23 (0)

Can someone direct me to a good site for getting the Apologia Elem. Science lab kits and notebook pages? n - Christy in CO 6:10 Feb 23 (10)

HomeScience ools.com nt - paradise 7:39 Feb 23 (1)
- HomeScienceTools.com nt - paradise 7:39 Feb 23 (0)
Some more sites... - Verena 7:00 Feb 23 (0)
Nature's Workshop Plus has kits with individual bags for each lesson (m) - Sarah CB 6:44 Feb 23 (2)
- Ooo wow, I like the individual bag feature. I got a kit from.... - saved1112 7:51 Feb 23 (1)
  - Bummer... Nature's Workshop Plus doesn't have a Zoology 2 kit. nt - saved1112 7:59 Feb 23 (0)
KIts... - saved1112 6:32 Feb 23 (0)
Link to printable notebook pages inside... - Dayle 6:29 Feb 23 (1)
- Okay, one more time... - Dayle 6:30 Feb 23 (0)
There is a post down below about the kits. nt - Pensguys 6:13 Feb 23 (0)

Help with Latin Primer II - Dawn in Ohio 5:53 Feb 23 (2)

Here you go... - Suzannah in NoVA 6:00 Feb 23 (1)
- THanks so much!! School can go on now. :) nt - Dawn in OHio 7:20 Feb 23 (0)

Where can I see sample pages from BJU? m - Dawn in TN 5:46 Feb 23 (1)

BJUP.COM has plenty of samples! nt - PameLA in Va 5:56 Feb 23 (0)

I need recommendations for simple Latin grammar resource to supplement Minimus. (m) - Catherine 5:31 Feb 23 (3)

Are you going to use the TM to accompany Minimus? (m) - LisaNY 5:50 Feb 23 (2)
- Yes, do have the TM, though I have not looked it over thoroughly-sounds... - Catherine 13:29 Feb 23 (1)
  - There's not much grammar in the TM. - Cindyg 17:04 Feb 23 (0)

Pilgrims Progress All-in-One Curriculum from AIG - dena in ms 5:26 Feb 23 (4)

We used it--just finished a few weeks ago. It is wonderful. Be sure to order the audio cds--your dc will love them. nt - Tracy in Ky 8:37 Feb 23 (0)
I am using it right now! - Heathr in Mi 6:11 Feb 23 (2)
- Re: I am using it right now! - dena in ms 7:33 Feb 23 (1)
  - Yes, it was originally written by Bunyan for his children... - Heather in MI 10:39 Feb 23 (0)

I FOUND THE PIRATE LAPBOOK!....M - 5knights3maidens 5:17 Feb 23 (8)

Sorry for putting the wrong link...My hands were quick! You all found it then? nt - 5knights3maidens 13:31 Feb 23 (0)
I think she may mean this one but not sure. (link) m - flpeggy 8:43 Feb 23 (3)
- Well shiver me timbers and blow me down and such... That looks FANTASTIC!! no lie... nt - LisaWA 10:11 Feb 23 (1)
  - I agree! this looks great! A lot of fun! I'm gonna try it (nt) - Kelley 12:40 Feb 23 (0)
- Wow, that is a lot more then a lapbook. What a neat product they have. I love... - Tina in WA 9:53 Feb 23 (0)
Great news! Like Lisa, I couldn't find it either. Could you pretty please with sugar on top post a direct link? nm - Tin in WA 8:40 Feb 23 (0)
I tried the link, but couldnt find the lapbook... can ya help me out? I wanna see! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:32 Feb 23 (0)
YAY! Glad you foun dit! nt - LisaWA 7:13 Feb 23 (0)

Narration -- Daughter repeats back in almost complete detail -- How do I record? - mogster 5:15 Feb 23 (7)

I believe that SWB wrote... - DawnUK 9:13 Feb 23 (0)
Maybe its time for her to move into key outlining and imitation writing if her narrations are so well. nt - Daisy 7:56 Feb 23 (0)
I've started getting us up off the couch and moving to the computer; I can type for as long as he can talk! ny - mamato3 7:05 Feb 23 (0)
I wish i had that problem:-)...most of the time i have to pull teeth for details...nt - cannefamily 6:50 Feb 23 (0)
Here's what helped me with trying to write all those details...(m) - Colleen in NS 6:03 Feb 23 (1)
- Oooh! what a find! thanks for posting this! nt - mamato3 7:06 Feb 23 (0)
I have an 8 yo who does the same thing. . . - Pam in MA 5:44 Feb 23 (0)

CW-Aesop A (Inspiring help needed) - TwinkleSunshine 4:59 Feb 23 (6)

Thanks for all the ideas! - TwinkleSunshine 7:20 Feb 23 (0)
I completely agree with the others... - Susan in SoCal 7:04 Feb 23 (0)
Some thoughts (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:54 Feb 23 (0)
Some ideas. . . - Pam in MA 5:48 Feb 23 (0)
No help, but I like your board name. :-) (nt) - Heather in WI 5:33 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks, Twinkle was my grandmother's first name. nt - TwinkleSunshine 7:21 Feb 23 (0)

How many hours a day do you spend on school? - LJ 4:58 Feb 23 (21)

Sounds good to me.... - Ellie 7:28 Feb 23 (1)
- Science doesn't have to be formal to be included - Laura in China 19:23 Feb 23 (0)
Well... - Dayle 6:27 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks for the suggestion. I may have to do this. Others make it work this way. nt - LJ 6:57 Feb 23 (0)
The Extras - AllSmiles 6:11 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks for validating that I'm hitting the important stuff. - LJ 6:50 Feb 23 (0)
You said your age 6 daughter is doing 3rd grade material.... - Christy in CO 5:49 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks for the feedback. nt - LJ 6:51 Feb 23 (0)
My first grader does about two hours a day - we alternate subjects - Laura in China 5:44 Feb 23 (3)
- I may have to split days with subject like you do. - LJ 6:08 Feb 23 (1)
  - My schedule just looks like this - Laura in China 6:21 Feb 23 (0)
- That's what we've done too... - Christina in ME 6:07 Feb 23 (0)
Imho, the key is short lessons... - Christina in ME 5:39 Feb 23 (2)
- I set a timer, but it seems to not help - LJ 6:05 Feb 23 (1)
  - Mommy, you're interrupting my work! - LJ 6:46 Feb 23 (0)
My rule of thumb is.... - Mommyfaithe 5:22 Feb 23 (2)
- I like that 30 min table time per year. Thanks for that - Karen in CO 13:49 Feb 23 (0)
- There's no dread here... - LJ 6:00 Feb 23 (0)
She's only 6; 2.5 hrs is enough. I would drop English for science... - MIch elle 5:21 Feb 23 (2)
- Don't want to drop English, it's her favorite lesson, followed by MOH. - LJ 6:44 Feb 23 (1)
  - Well that's science! :o) Keep doing that. You can also get a couple books from the library of your dd's interest every so often for fun reading. :) nt - saved1112 8:17 Feb 23 (0)

Anyone here use any of the EVAN-MOOR products?? - Linda (Australia) 4:56 Feb 23 (10)

I have used the History Pockets... - siloam 14:18 Feb 23 (0)
Loved How to Teach Art to Children - did at home and a coop class (nt). - Niebski 13:32 Feb 23 (0)
I love EM products. I have used...(m) - WABeth 9:31 Feb 23 (0)
We use Daily Word Prob., History Pockets & Word of the Day. Love them! nt - Daisy 8:00 Feb 23 (0)
I use one of the beginning geography books with my 1st grader and he likes it...I'm considering which of their books to use next year. nt - Pensguys 6:12 Feb 23 (0)
I love the History Pockets. And the Daily Grammar Review Stuff looks good too. nt - Closeacademy 5:53 Feb 23 (0)
I've used the continent books - they were pretty good (nt) - Laura in China 5:47 Feb 23 (0)
We've used the Ancient Civilizations history pocket - KarenNC 5:41 Feb 23 (0)
Hi, I use History Pockets and their new website...m - 5knights3maidens 5:20 Feb 23 (0)
I've actually been really impressed with their stuff... - abbeyej 5:19 Feb 23 (0)

Which to do in 3rd grade-Growing w/ grammar or Writing Tales first? m - Ann in WA 23:47 Feb 22 (0)

has anyone tried Kumon English or know much about it?... - Peela 23:20 Feb 22 (4)

thankyou both. i think I will go back to daily dictation... - Peela 18:25 Feb 23 (0)
I think Colleen is right - Julie in MN 7:56 Feb 23 (1)
- Correction - Julie in MN 7:57 Feb 23 (0)
My husband owned a Kumon centre for 7 years... - Colleen in NS 5:50 Feb 23 (0)

100 Top picks--I hadn't thought I'd learn anything, but boy, was I wrong! (m) - Alana 22:54 Feb 22 (9)

I waslooking at buying this book OR "The Way They Learn". Which one should I go with? nt - Heather in MI 6:15 Feb 23 (2)
- Well...I'd recommend getting them both from the library - Maverick 8:33 Feb 23 (1)
  - My 2 cents.... - Alana 10:41 Feb 23 (0)
I was wrong, too! I thought ds was a Wiggly Willy, but he's a Sociable Sue. sm - Zee 5:23 Feb 23 (0)
I just finished this book and I agree it was a great eye opener for me...nt - Gloria in AR 4:54 Feb 23 (0)
I learnt so much, too! (m) - Linda (Australia) 4:53 Feb 23 (0)
I really enjoyed this bk too and learned alot from the exercises. It''s a great resource! nt - Ann in WA 0:05 Feb 23 (0)
lol. Link please? nt - Peela 23:23 Feb 22 (1)
- This is the author's site (m) - Alana 23:42 Feb 22 (0)

Small brag alert! ds just finished OPGTTR!!! Now what do we do?... - Kristiana 21:18 Feb 22 (3)

When ds finished, we did Pathway Readers until he started to want to read "real" books.... - Monique in NJ 8:28 Feb 23 (0)
We just read! We worked our way through SL's readers sm - mamato3 7:09 Feb 23 (0)
Congrats! No helpful ideas, but I'm interested in the responses as ds will finish soon too. nt - Catherine 5:27 Feb 23 (0)

Yippee! So excited about the results of Times Tales! (sm) - Wendi 20:47 Feb 22 (2)

Yo, Millard Fillmore and Yo, Sacramento... and other Mnemonics sites... - mom2abcd 4:38 Feb 23 (0)
Congrats!! Looks like you learned something useful today too, lol! - Alana 23:48 Feb 22 (0)

Growing with Grammar - Does it need supplemental writing instruction? nt - lovemykids 20:41 Feb 22 (1)

Yes, as its primary emphasis is grammar. ntn - Ellie 20:45 Feb 22 (0)

Can someone give me the ISBN for Lial's Basic College Mathematics DVTs 5th edition? nt - mom2jrcsc 20:33 Feb 22 (1)

Well, 6th edition is 0321090896 and is available at - Claire 21:19 Feb 22 (0)

I need help picking a Phonics Curriculum for my very visual learner! - nancypants 20:29 Feb 22 (14)

Have you seen First Reader??? m - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:39 Feb 23 (0)
good question - faith 10:44 Feb 23 (0)
Abeka. nt - saved1112 8:22 Feb 23 (0)
My boy who couldn't stand any 'reader' type program (PP, 100 EZ, Alphaphonics etc)...did best with Abeka, bright, colorful, fun. go figure! (nt) - Dawne 7:56 Feb 23 (0)
Take a look at 100 EZ Lessons or The Reading Lesson - ... - Christina in ME 5:43 Feb 23 (0)
Headsprout.com - Grace 5:38 Feb 23 (2)
- Thanks for a testimonial on the whole thing... - nancypants 7:34 Feb 23 (1)
  - They have great customer service too.... - Grace 20:02 Feb 23 (0)
We love Modern Curriculum Press Plaid Phonics... - Mogster 5:10 Feb 23 (0)
a thought! Have you checked out "a complete guide to teaching spelling". It looks very eye appealing for visual and kinesthetic (m) - cannefamily 21:05 Feb 22 (0)
do a google search and you will find what you need - Jill 20:43 Feb 22 (0)
I posted this on the curriculum board also but... - nancypants 20:40 Feb 22 (2)
- Ummm.... that's about the dumbest thing I've ever done! ROFL! - nancypants 20:41 Feb 22 (1)
  - thats ok, its late. lol nt - cannefamily 21:08 Feb 22 (0)

Can anyone tell me more about Lightning Literature? Is this a complete lit program? nm - Carrie 20:26 Feb 22 (1)

We're using LL7 and LL8 this year with a 7th and an 8th grader... - Lori D. 21:25 Feb 22 (0)

Is there a "rating system" or "most popular" for pre-algebra on up like there seems to be for elementary math? m - Pensguys 20:15 Feb 22 (13)

Thank you to everyone who commented...this was just what I was looking for. nt - Pensguys 14:15 Feb 23 (0)
Hey Penny-I've just recently started pondering this whole algebra-thing, too! - Susan in SoCal 7:32 Feb 23 (6)
- Susan, thanks SO much! This is JUST the type thing I'm looking for....m - Pensguys 12:11 Feb 23 (0)
- hmmmm...disagreeing with one thing here (m) - Hoggirl 8:25 Feb 23 (4)
  - Yeah, I coulda goofed... - Susan in SoCal 9:27 Feb 23 (3)
    - I'm one of those, "passionate about math," parents who uses - Carmen & Co. 11:34 Feb 23 (0)
    - I've been reading math posts for quite a while. I can't remember anyone lumping Chalkdust in with TT and VT. It is considered more challenging. nm - Nan in Mass 9:57 Feb 23 (0)
    - my two cents.... - Hoggirl 9:37 Feb 23 (0)
We are using Chalkdust for Pre-Algebra (m) - Hoggirl 4:40 Feb 23 (2)
- did you use the dvds? - Jenmom 10:30 Feb 23 (1)
  - yes, (m) - Hoggirl 14:28 Feb 23 (0)
I think it may be that many use . . . - Carmen & Company 20:57 Feb 22 (0)
what I've gleaned on the high school board - AngieW in Texas 20:23 Feb 22 (0)

Looking for Rod & Staff vendor from convention called Beacon Books (m) - JLynn in GA 20:12 Feb 22 (5)

Your best bet is to contact the convention co-ordinators... - Ellie 7:32 Feb 23 (0)
They may not have a website (m) - angela in ohio 5:09 Feb 23 (3)
- FTR... - Ellie 7:31 Feb 23 (2)
  - I'm sorry. I used the wrong terminology, I think... - angela in ohio 10:05 Feb 23 (1)
    - That's ok :-) ... - Ellie 18:21 Feb 23 (0)

Anyone have a form they use to keep track of books your child has read? sm - KIN 20:01 Feb 22 (2)

There are several here... link only inside - Victoria in GA 22:40 Feb 22 (0)
Why not start an online reading blog or write reviews on Amazon? - Carmen & Co. 20:13 Feb 22 (0)

What is a good book for me to read to help me in evaluating my children's writing? I'm not a good writer myself so I need lots of help! nt - steppingstonemomma 19:47 Feb 22 (1)

Writing Stands puts out a booklet called Evaluating Writing....m - Julieofsardis 20:43 Feb 22 (0)

Are there any non-repetitive grammar programs out there (middle school level)? - Sue in St Pete 19:40 Feb 22 (2)

Warriner's English Composition & Grammar or Stewart English. nm - Carmen &

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