K-8 Curriculum Board

THANKS a bunch!! nt. - girlymama 16:50 Mar 2 (0)
Yes... - Misty 16:17 Mar 2 (0)
I have a 4yo doing FLL... - Kay in Cal 15:33 Mar 2 (1)
- We started FLL at age 5...(m) - Scarlett in AR 20:55 Mar 2 (0)

schlessinger video question? - Melissa 15:09 Mar 2 (3)

Next time you're at the library, ask how to request an interlibrary loan. - Cindyg 19:21 Mar 2 (0)
Getting them to watch from the library is what I have done... - vpdl 15:18 Mar 2 (1)
- Communities have their own library internet site. You need to fin out what yours is. At the site, you log on w/ your library bar code & password. (more) - Laurey 16:45 Mar 2 (0)

religion - Amanda in hawaii 14:56 Mar 2 (8)

I think "Leading Little Ones" does have a devotional feel so... - Bula Mama 21:36 Mar 2 (1)
- Oops! Should be 'Egermeier's' nt - Bula Mama 21:38 Mar 2 (0)
We're simply reading the Vos Story Bible here - but doing so has led to some truly amazing discussions. nt - ELaurie 20:19 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: We're simply reading the Vos Story Bible here - but doing so has led to some truly amazing discussions. nt - Amanda in HI 21:24 Mar 2 (0)
Children Desiring God has terrific curriculum... - Heather in ON 18:28 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: Children Desiring God has terrific curriculum... - Amanda in HI 21:30 Mar 2 (0)
K'er here--we use Leading....like you, and have added another curriculum on the Names of God (more) - Chris in VA 16:43 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: K'er here--we use Leading....like you, and have added another curriculum on the Names of God (more) - Amanda in HI 21:33 Mar 2 (0)

Rosetta Stone HS version? - Sheila St.Amour 14:48 Mar 2 (5)

Re: Rosetta Stone HS version? - Melissa 14:53 Mar 2 (1)
- Thanks so much.nt - Sheila Owl 15:46 Mar 2 (0)
That was my next question too! Nt - Lisa WA 14:53 Mar 2 (2)
- LOL we seem to be on the same wavelength today.>> - Sheila Owl 15:44 Mar 2 (1)
  - I guess we are hu? LOL .....I think Timberdoodle has one! :) Im going to go check to make sure myself! :) nt - LisaWA 21:26 Mar 2 (0)

What are some good options for independent learning??? (foreign language) - Mel in TX 14:17 Mar 2 (7)

My dd is using Latin for Children (with DVDs) and Elementary Greek pretty independently. nt - Heather in VA 18:20 Mar 2 (0)
Re: What are some good options for independent learning??? (foreign language) - Le in TX 14:59 Mar 2 (1)
- Wow! how great to know! I will check into that. nt :0) - Mel in TX 16:19 Mar 2 (0)
Rosetta Stone.(nt) - Tami 14:35 Mar 2 (0)
We also are keeping the Learnables in mind... - LH 14:28 Mar 2 (1)
- My 2nd and 5th grader use The Learnables independently. - Kristine out of lurking 22:14 Mar 2 (0)
The Learnables. nt - MIch elle 14:24 Mar 2 (0)

Phonics for Kindergarten? - Stacey in SC 13:53 Mar 2 (9)

Need help with abbreviations!!! - Stacey in SC 20:49 Mar 2 (0)
I like TOPG - you can view sample pages on the PHP website. HTH nt - ELaurie 20:17 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Phonics for Kindergarten? - Becky in IA 15:37 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Phonics for Kindergarten? - Amanda in HI 15:03 Mar 2 (0)
If I could just mention... - OhElizabeth 14:28 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: If I could just mention... - Stacey in SC 17:35 Mar 2 (0)
Well I liked Phonics Museum... - Heather in VA 13:55 Mar 2 (2)
- Re: Well I liked Phonics Museum... - Stacey Wylie 13:57 Mar 2 (1)
  - You know one thing about the readers... - Heather in VA 14:02 Mar 2 (0)

OhElizabeth, if you can STAND one more question from me. Yikes! - LJ 13:44 Mar 2 (5)

LJ-I replied to you on the other board. nt - OhElizabeth 17:31 Mar 2 (0)
You have a couple options... (if you can stand hearing more from me, hehe!) - OhElizabeth 14:11 Mar 2 (2)
- THANK YOU so much for talking me through this... - LJ 14:35 Mar 2 (1)
  - You know, sometimes you gotta just do it! (m) - OhElizabeth 15:02 Mar 2 (0)
And, based on your other message to me, preferably if the rules are in the rules cards... - LJ 13:46 Mar 2 (0)

Where can I find a spiral bound FLL? n/t - one_l_michele 13:30 Mar 2 (5)

what is the advantage of the spiral? Do we need to copy things out of it?nt - Melissa 14:30 Mar 2 (3)
- I like keeping it folded open to the page we're on! nt - Bula Mama 23:06 Mar 2 (0)
- I like when my books stay open and flat :) n/t - one_l_michele 15:46 Mar 2 (0)
- I bought my spiral bound copy through PHP (m) - Wendy 14:32 Mar 2 (0)
I know peace hill press has them but I don't think other companies sell the spiral,, nt - KEB 14:01 Mar 2 (0)

Can anyone recommend some good videos for kids that are set in the medieval time period? nt - Sandi in AL 12:52 Mar 2 (8)

Here's our list... - Tami 14:55 Mar 2 (0)
are there also videos for Ancient history ? nt - Melissa 13:48 Mar 2 (1)
- The Schlessinger Media videos for Ancient History for Children series is wonderful! nt - Karie 14:06 Mar 2 (0)
Here are some we got from our library this year... - Anne/PA 13:32 Mar 2 (0)
Here are some.... - Phyllis in MD 13:13 Mar 2 (0)
We just rented the old Errol Flynn "Robin Hood". (more) - Diane in Phoenix 13:06 Mar 2 (2)
- How about Bing Crosby in, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"? Other family-friendly... - Lori D. 16:03 Mar 2 (1)
  - Good list! Some I already have in my Netflix queue, and some I'll add. Thanks! (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 16:13 Mar 2 (0)

I need help w/ Rosetta Stone! They have 2 spanish programs! I dont know what to choose... suggestions? nt - Lisa WA 12:43 Mar 2 (4)

I asked a spanish speaking person about this... - Sunny 16:36 Mar 2 (1)
- WOW! Thank you for sharing that! I would not have known that.. nt - Lisa WA 21:31 Mar 2 (0)
If you are wanting the Spanish that is spoken in American, you need the Latin American version. The other version is the one they speak in Spain. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:10 Mar 2 (1)
- Thank you! I couldnt figure it out! Again.. thanks... nt - Lisa WA 14:34 Mar 2 (0)

??? about R & S Math - twetypie1 12:37 Mar 2 (3)

Well, we didn't complete 8th... - Lolly 12:51 Mar 2 (2)
- Re: Well, we didn't complete 8th... - twetypie1 17:57 Mar 2 (0)
- I appreciate that insight...thanks a bunch! nt - YJ in AL 15:18 Mar 2 (0)

Test - Mama Owl 12:33 Mar 2 (2)

Awwe, Tests are easy! I choose option C: "None of the above" ;-) nt - Cindy 14:08 Mar 2 (0)
Nooo! Please! I hate tests! - Sandi in AL 12:53 Mar 2 (0)

Need a book suggestions about weapons during the Revol. War. Any recommendations? Picture book/little text is ok. Thanks! nt - Verena 12:29 Mar 2 (2)

Eyewitness books: American Revolution (sm) - Donelda 13:21 Mar 2 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Verena 17:26 Mar 2 (0)

Science for middle school... - CMH 12:20 Mar 2 (6)

Rainbow Science is excellent but pricy (discussion if you scroll down on high school board) nt - 74Heaven 21:05 Mar 2 (0)
Schlessinger Media Science videos - MIch elle 14:27 Mar 2 (0)
Someone posted Exploration Educaton which is for 4 -8 grade. sm - Kimber 13:48 Mar 2 (0)
Someone posted Exploration Educaton which is for 4 -8 grade. sm - Kimber 13:48 Mar 2 (1)
- That might be Education Exploration and it is very hands on. nt - Kimber 13:50 Mar 2 (0)
try a more hands-on approach - Laura R (FL) 13:47 Mar 2 (0)

TOG?? Pros & Cons - aprilinga 12:06 Mar 2 (10)

Thank you for your opinions....I think we are going to give it a try. I just wanted to have some input...nt - aprilinga 19:46 Mar 2 (0)
We are in unit 3 of TOG 3 and I really am enjoying what it - frogpond1 18:57 Mar 2 (0)
Re: TOG?? Pros & Cons - Laurie4b 14:59 Mar 2 (0)
See, I wasnt done... :) The thing about TOG to remember is - Lisa WA 13:52 Mar 2 (0)
We are using it and sometimes I feel we are wading,,, - Ellen 13:02 Mar 2 (1)
- Similar here... - GVA 13:24 Mar 2 (0)
OOOO... tall order.. I will do my best! - Lisa WA 12:58 Mar 2 (2)
- If you choose you are - Lisa WA 13:02 Mar 2 (1)
  - One more! I promise.. maybe... it has taught my kids to use the computer for research... when - Lisa WA 13:16 Mar 2 (0)
We stopped using it after 1 Unit... - Heather in VA 12:25 Mar 2 (0)

Question for Singapore Primary Math users....(m) - Rhonda (in NY) 12:06 Mar 2 (3)

math forum - Janet in MI 17:10 Mar 2 (0)
What level? I found it useful for 5A up but not before. nt - Peela 14:34 Mar 2 (0)
If you're comfortable teaching without it, you don't need it. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:07 Mar 2 (0)

Recommendation for logic stage dictionary? TIA (nt) - Sandra in FL 11:50 Mar 2 (2)

We are using Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. nt - Melissa 11:53 Mar 2 (1)
- I second this!!! nt - Mel in TX 16:29 Mar 2 (0)

Revisiting this whole Art/Music appreciation subject, anyone have any spcific lesson plans??? m - Karie 11:42 Mar 2 (4)

Here is the link to a past discussion - Julia 13:01 Mar 2 (1)
- This link will get you to Eliana's post I mentioned below! n.t. - Zee 14:39 Mar 2 (0)
Depends on how old your kids are . . . - Jenny in Florida 12:50 Mar 2 (0)
Eliana posted a very detailed plan for both art and music some boards back. (more...) - Zee 12:28 Mar 2 (0)

For those of you who have been there and done that I have a question. - Melissa 11:40 Mar 2 (2)

So many different ways. (m) - Tammyla 12:56 Mar 2 (0)
How to implement Curriculum 101 (Peek a Boo style, lol!): - Peek a Boo 12:26 Mar 2 (0)

I'm sitting here boo hooing over the flippin' problems in the IP 4 book. (m) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 11:34 Mar 2 (2)

Ya know, I figure if/when it gets that hard I'm either: - Jennifer in FL 15:45 Mar 2 (1)
- Jennifer, your kind words are help enough. Thanks for your compassion! :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 19:36 Mar 2 (0)

Is the Koine Greek in Elementary Greek the same or close to what people use today in Greece? nt - Maggie (VA) 11:28 Mar 2 (3)

Thank you! - Maggie (VA) 13:12 Mar 2 (1)
- If that's your goal, I think your best bet would be Hebrew... - abbeyej 15:20 Mar 2 (0)
Not particularly - Carolyn in MN 11:52 Mar 2 (0)

for those who have been following the CLASSMATE math CD issue...here's an update I received from Rick Volkmann... - Robin in DFW 11:24 Mar 2 (4)

BONANZA! Great work ladies and gentlemen!! nt - MIch elle 14:32 Mar 2 (0)
Wonderful! nt - Claire 13:46 Mar 2 (0)
Awesome, thanks for the update....and Rick....thanks! - Yolanda 13:22 Mar 2 (0)
Great news!! Thanks for posting this, Robin! We really like the Classmate CD's. nm - LisaNY 11:31 Mar 2 (0)

MCP Spelling Workout E - Need TE? - julesnpebbles 11:04 Mar 2 (4)

I buy the TEs. - Jan P. 20:38 Mar 2 (1)
- thanks! - julesnpebbles 20:49 Mar 2 (0)
Most folks don't buy the TE... &word list - Jean in Wisc. 17:26 Mar 2 (1)
- This is terrific...thanks nt - julesnpebbles 20:02 Mar 2 (0)

My 11 year old told me last night she isn't being challenged enough & wants to move faster... (m) - Mel in TX 11:02 Mar 2 (15)

How much does she want to change? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:48 Mar 2 (5)
- WOW!! Thanks for the great ideas (m) - Mel in TX 14:04 Mar 2 (4)
  - You mentioned... - OhElizabeth 14:22 Mar 2 (3)
    - You are right! I 'm now trying to research some programs she can do independently. I guess I have to realize she is growing up. *boo hoo* nt - Mel in TX 16:21 Mar 2 (2)
      - BTW, by independently I didn't just mean... - OhElizabeth 17:42 Mar 2 (1)
        
        I agree nt - Mel in TX 17:46 Mar 2 (0)
Suggestions - MichelleM 12:36 Mar 2 (1)
- I actually thought about doing this.... - Mel in TX 14:07 Mar 2 (0)
What does she want to study??? - Heather in VA 12:28 Mar 2 (3)
- What does she want to study??? - Mel in TX 12:55 Mar 2 (2)
  - You know something that has helped me to be more consistent AND to "let go" - Heather in VA 13:15 Mar 2 (1)
    - Excellent idea Heather! Thank you :0) nt - Mel in TX 14:00 Mar 2 (0)
wow, how great! /m - katilac 11:25 Mar 2 (1)
- Thank you very much!!! I'm making notes of ALL the suggestions given. I'll let you know what happens. :0) nt - Mel in TX 14:08 Mar 2 (0)
Check the accelerated board... lots of great wisdom about challenging kids where they are at. nt - Kay in Call 11:22 Mar 2 (0)

Is there a computer based homeschooling program that is not teacher-intensive? (m) - Marie 10:57 Mar 2 (2)

How about "Switched on Schoolhouse" - Phyllis in MD 13:23 Mar 2 (0)
Well here are some I can think of - Tracy 13:15 Mar 2 (0)

Should I drop spelling next year? - Rhonda in TX 10:46 Mar 2 (2)

I dropped spelling for my 9 and 10 year olds last year, picked it up again this year- no problems nt - Peela 14:53 Mar 2 (0)
Confessions from a spelling dropout - KPzz 11:13 Mar 2 (0)

Talking a frined yesterday about SL, she said (about choosing a core) - momofkhm 10:45 Mar 2 (7)

Core 6 would be perfect - AngieW in Texas 12:42 Mar 2 (0)
I used.... - Bula Mama 12:38 Mar 2 (0)
Sonlight - amy jo @ FL 11:35 Mar 2 (0)
have you looked at Winterpromise?? - Nanci 11:10 Mar 2 (3)
- Where can I find WinterPromise info? nt - amy jo @ FL 11:36 Mar 2 (2)
  - www.winterpromise.com - Karie 11:43 Mar 2 (1)
    - DUH! Gee thanks! I googled it, but couldn't get to it! :) nt - amy jo @ FL 15:08 Mar 2 (0)

Need A Favor!! - April 10:32 Mar 2 (2)

I'm doing it now! nt - Hana 10:56 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: I'm doing it now! nt - April 11:44 Mar 2 (0)

CAn you stand more Latin? My head is spinning help - Christy H 10:28 Mar 2 (2)

We chose Prima Latina (more) - Angel 14:29 Mar 2 (0)
Prima Latina is.... - amy jo @ FL 10:40 Mar 2 (0)

How would you define the purpose of the term 'sight words'? I think it varies a lot..TIA nt - trinaw2boys 10:19 Mar 2 (7)

In adult literacy centers, - Joy in WV 12:39 Mar 2 (0)
Re: How would you define the purpose of the term 'sight words'? I think it varies a lot..TIA nt - Kay in IN 10:30 Mar 2 (3)
- It depends on the child's learning style. We found sight words to be an absolute key - KarenNC 16:26 Mar 2 (0)
- ITA which is why I like using SWR... - Wendy 10:58 Mar 2 (0)
- I totally agree, thank you. nt - trinaw2boys 10:40 Mar 2 (0)
Sight word, to me, are commonly used words which do not follow common spelling rules. nt - angela in ohio 10:27 Mar 2 (1)
- Yes, thank you..nt - trinaw2boys 10:40 Mar 2 (0)

Pam in MD - I have questions about Singapore Interactive Science - Hallie 10:15 Mar 2 (1)

Tonight when all is quiet, I'll pull out the book and figure this out. I need to do it for myself, anyhow. Stay tuned. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 14:36 Mar 2 (0)

Flip Flop Spanish - Stacey in FL 10:12 Mar 2 (0)

Rod and Staff Reading---1st grade - Ottakee 10:00 Mar 2 (4)

Thanks - Ottakee 12:58 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Rod and Staff Reading---1st grade - Lizzie in MA 10:47 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Rod and Staff Reading---1st grade - Carol Westendorf 10:27 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Rod and Staff Reading---1st grade - Kay in IN 10:21 Mar 2 (0)

SWR questions.... - LNC 9:36 Mar 2 (1)

Re: SWR questions.... - Deborah 10:09 Mar 2 (0)

Need opinions on music appreciation for 1st grade? m - MomTo2 9:23 Mar 2 (10)

Add Calvert's Melody Lane to your list. - Cindyg 19:26 Mar 2 (2)
- My 4yos, 7yos, and even my 9yos love it! (nt) - ballzy 21:40 Mar 2 (0)
- Loved ML here too. nt - ELaurie 20:10 Mar 2 (0)
All the Classical Kids CDs are wonderful! (My ds especially likes "Mozart's Magic Fantasy" and "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery".) (nt) - Wendi 14:39 Mar 2 (0)
Story of the Orchestra is good for "cozy" style learning. You could... - Lana in TX 12:47 Mar 2 (1)
- Sorry, I meant to say about Stories of the Great Compsers... - Lana in TX 12:51 Mar 2 (0)
We love.... - amy jo @ FL 10:44 Mar 2 (0)
Beethoven's Wig and classicsforkids.com nt - oakmom 10:40 Mar 2 (0)
Themes to Remember(book & CD) and Bach to Rock (CD)... - MIch elle 10:11 Mar 2 (1)
- I second Themes to remember (link inside) - ELaurie 20:09 Mar 2 (0)

Also looking to see if anyone knows of any dispensational books for children or a bible cur. that woul deal w/ the rapture. nm - Deborah 9:21 Mar 2 (1)

No, but... - Chelle 9:43 Mar 2 (0)

Trying to decide for Bible: Memoria Press Christian Studies or BJUP Heritage Studies? - Deborah 9:19 Mar 2 (9)

I really, really dislike BJU Bible--I prefer something... - Tami 14:47 Mar 2 (2)
- That has not been our exp.... - amy jo @ FL 15:10 Mar 2 (1)
  - Same here. We've done 1st and 2nd grade also. - Cindyg 19:31 Mar 2 (0)
Be sure to check out Rod & Staff. nt - Chelle 13:09 Mar 2 (0)
The MP Bible stuff is very straightforward (no color, no "bells and whistles") and basically covers comprehension and memory (m) - abbeyej 12:25 Mar 2 (0)
Depends on your goals... they are very different doctrinally. (nt) - Donna A. 11:39 Mar 2 (0)
My boys enjoy... - amy jo @ FL 10:57 Mar 2 (0)
BJUP Heritage Studies isn't Bible - it's a history program. nt - Heather in VA 9:23 Mar 2 (1)
- ohhh boy..geesh.. BJUP Bible Truths..lol. nm - Deborah 9:37 Mar 2 (0)

Veritas Press Kindergarten? - Stacey in SC 9:18 Mar 2 (7)

Better Phonics Programs? - Stacey in SC 13:44 Mar 2 (2)
- Lots of us like SWR. It is a teach the kid to read through phonics/spelling.... - Sunny 16:48 Mar 2 (0)
- I am probably not much help.... - amy jo @ FL 15:12 Mar 2 (0)
VP Kindergarten - amy jo @ FL 11:50 Mar 2 (2)
- There was a well written review of PM on the previous board - you might want to search for it. HTH nt - ELaurie 20:07 Mar 2 (0)
- I agree about Phonics Museum... - Old Dominion Heather 12:48 Mar 2 (0)
Experience here with Vp.. - Sunny 11:40 Mar 2 (0)

Wendy... posted a reply to you below about Ben Franklin, Philly, and glass armonicas (nt) - Stacia 9:09 Mar 2 (1)

Thank you! The links will be a wonderful addition to our unit study. nt - Wendy 10:01 Mar 2 (0)

Looking for an art appreciation program for younger elementary... - Kay in Cal 9:09 Mar 2 (2)

The books by Venizia (Michael, I think) are well done. Look for them in your local library (more) - ELaurie 20:03 Mar 2 (0)
Not a program, but a series of books we like... - Bet 11:46 Mar 2 (0)

R & S Grammar: I am seriously considering jumping from 4 to 6; has anyone done that successfully? m... - Debi in TN 8:52 Mar 2 (4)

Thanks!! I guess I didn't look thoroughly enough at everything. I agree that R&S is wonderful; it just sometimes seems TOO easy for them! nt. - Debi in TN 14:51 Mar 2 (0)
I wouldn't do it.... - LIsaNY 10:55 Mar 2 (0)
I think that's a pretty big jump. The R&S 5 has a LOT of explanation of how to do things that 6 assumes knowledge of... nt - StaceyinLA 10:01 Mar 2 (0)
I suppose it just depends on their level of understanding....m - Julieofsardis 9:46 Mar 2 (0)

Has anyone here used Basic Language Principles through Latin Grammar? - Mama Owl 8:37 Mar 2 (0)

Has anyone used Start Smart Homeschool Art put out by Sonlight? (more...) - Zee 8:36 Mar 2 (4)

Thank you. Very helpful! n.t. - Zee 14:40 Mar 2 (0)
I agree, I don't think you learn art skills with this program... - Deece in MN 12:30 Mar 2 (0)
Very disappointed with it. - JennG 9:37 Mar 2 (0)
OK, we have it but haven't actually started it yet, but m - Kim in NV 8:42 Mar 2 (0)

Questions on "Child's History of the World" that Sonlight sells... (more...) - Zee 8:32 Mar 2 (4)

Thank you! Just the info I needed. :) n.t. - Zee 14:41 Mar 2 (0)
The newer ones have updated language from the time that would be racially insensitive today. nt - Laurie4b 10:50 Mar 2 (0)
SL sells the same version as VP at this time. (nt) - JennG 9:42 Mar 2 (0)
I can tell you about the one that VP sells (m) - Wendy 8:54 Mar 2 (0)

Spelling Lists for Grade Levels - April 8:22 Mar 2 (2)

A local school district has theirs on-line. Link only inside. - Rhonda in TX 10:39 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Spelling Lists for Grade Levels - Chris in PA 9:29 Mar 2 (0)

Glencoe Math 7th grade - Barb 8:22 Mar 2 (1)

One of my personal problems with Glencoe... - Jane in NC 9:48 Mar 2 (0)

Is anyone happily using Spelling Workout? - Chelle 8:19 Mar 2 (17)

Thanks everyone!! One more question about combining with Explode the Code... - Chelle 14:26 Mar 2 (1)
- We've always done them concurrently. HTH nt - Kim in NV 14:39 Mar 2 (0)
It's fine for us. We don't write the rules; my boys just seem to learn spelling easily (6 year user) (nt) - CynthiaOK 11:06 Mar 2 (0)
Works just fine for natural spellers without writing down the rules (which often aren't rules at all, imo.) nt - Laurie4b 10:51 Mar 2 (0)
We started out with SW, tried SP and A Beka spelling, and we're back with good ol' SW. (m) - angela in ohio 10:30 Mar 2 (0)
I think you are correct. We used it for years with a notebook (m) - Tammyla 10:29 Mar 2 (0)
Happily using it for Levels A-E with natural spellers. We don't write out rules. (nt) - JennG 9:44 Mar 2 (0)
Yes, I've been content with it for several years, but I think it's best suited to "natural" spellers. (nt) - Colleen 9:17 Mar 2 (0)
My dd12, ds10, and ds8 like it .... - Karen In TX 9:13 Mar 2 (0)
Works for us, even though we don't write down the rules... - Laurie 9:10 Mar 2 (0)
We're using it happily with one child (m) - Karin 9:01 Mar 2 (0)
We love it here, it's working out great for us... - Penny in VT 9:00 Mar 2 (1)
- I should add that we don't write the rules either. (nt) - Penny in VT 9:17 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Is anyone happily using Spelling Workout? - Kim in NV 8:45 Mar 2 (0)
I love it... - New Jane 8:39 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Is anyone happily using Spelling Workout? - Susan in OR 8:35 Mar 2 (0)
We have been using it for over 4 years and are very happy with it... - Tamy 8:27 Mar 2 (0)

What is the youngest age you would recommend using the Greenleaf Press Guides? Do children need to be in the logic stage? What about late grammar stage? (m....) - Elizabeth 8:05 Mar 2 (5)

They are fine for those ages. They are dry, though. I used them only to "fill in" what our other materials didn't cover. nt - Laurie4b 10:52 Mar 2 (1)
- Re: They are fine for those ages. They are dry, though. I used them only to "fill in" what our other materials didn't cover. nt - LisaWA 12:05 Mar 2 (0)
I am reading Famous men of Greece right now. I am using it for all my levels Rhetoric, logic and grammar. I am - LisaWA 9:21 Mar 2 (2)
- Thank you. (m....) - Elizabeth 9:43 Mar 2 (1)
  - Re: Thank you. (m....) - Lisa WA 10:27 Mar 2 (0)

Would prima Latina be too young for 6th grade? - Quiver0f10 7:36 Mar 2 (12)

I love Prima, but I wouldn't use it for a child above 3rd grade at most. nt - abbeyej 12:30 Mar 2 (0)
Thank you everyone for the replies, they were very helpful nt - Quiver0f10 10:00 Mar 2 (0)
Just a thought.... - Susan in SoCal 8:05 Mar 2 (6)
- I had planned to use LFC but was concered with errors in the student manual? . - Quiver0f10 9:21 Mar 2 (4)
  - I don't think you'd have a problem, the mistakes are pretty easy to spot... - Susan in SoCal 9:54 Mar 2 (1)
    - Thank you, maybe I will give LFC a second look :-) nt - Quiver0f10 10:00 Mar 2 (0)
  - LfC does have a support page on the website that lists corrections. nt - Cheller 9:34 Mar 2 (1)
    - The errata page is woefully out-of-date, though. - JennG 14:12 Mar 2 (0)
- I totally agree with this... - Heather in VA 8:51 Mar 2 (0)
IMHO, yes, and LC1 is just as easy to teach. LC1 moves at a brisker pace and therefore covers more material. HTH - Jilligan 8:00 Mar 2 (0)
I think you could start with LC 1... - Mary in GA 7:38 Mar 2 (1)
- I agree. LCI covers everything in Prima anew, so you won't have missed a thing. nt - Tracie in TX 7:59 Mar 2 (0)

If you had the opportunity to take a K12 class for free, which would you choose and why? Anyone used their extras? (music, art, etc...) nt - WTMindy 7:28 Mar 2 (6)

The Art program.... - amy jo @ FL 21:05 Mar 2 (0)
re: I am using it for science and love it. nt - katie4 15:40 Mar 2 (0)
I would take the art or music.... - Tammy 7:41 Mar 2 (2)
- Is it art history or is it techniques? nt - WTMindy 7:56 Mar 2 (1)
  - a mix of both history and technique. nt - Carolyn in Ohio 8:34 Mar 2 (0)
Re: If you had the opportunity to take a K12 class for free, which would you choose and why? Anyone used their extras? (music, art, etc...) nt - Ame e. 7:31 Mar 2 (0)

SWR - Can I use the wise guide with a more workbookish phonics program? nt - LJ 7:11 Mar 2 (6)

I guess my first question is why? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:53 Mar 2 (5)
- Also, separate topic...you recommended RightStart Math to me a bit ago... - LJ 8:26 Mar 2 (2)
  - No, they do not become dependent on the abacus... - OhElizabeth 10:29 Mar 2 (1)
    - Maybe I should ask you what else you use! (m) - LJ 13:15 Mar 2 (0)
- Well... - LJ 8:23 Mar 2 (1)
  - Ok... - OhElizabeth 10:45 Mar 2 (0)

WWYD - phonics concerns with my 5 y/o - one_l_michele 7:09 Mar 2 (12)

I'm thinking he is young. (m) - Tammyla 10:25 Mar 2 (1)
- Please add that (m) - Tammyla 10:31 Mar 2 (0)
Can you SLOW DOWN? - Ottakee 9:56 Mar 2 (0)
Well since you're already sold on SWR, I don't have to tell you... - OhElizabeth 8:09 Mar 2 (6)
- Some answers (M) - one_l_michele 8:41 Mar 2 (3)
  - That's understandable... - OhElizabeth 11:11 Mar 2 (1)
    - Here's that link - OhElizabeth 11:12 Mar 2 (0)
  - Aah, there is more to the story! - Sunny 9:19 Mar 2 (0)
- I'd agree to switch rather than use SWR as supplement - Sunny 8:19 Mar 2 (1)
  - Thank you for your reply - one_l_michele 8:43 Mar 2 (0)
Just my opinion, of course, but unless he is begging for all this work I would totally ease up. - Pegasus 8:08 Mar 2 (1)
- Thanks (M) - one_l_michele 8:53 Mar 2 (0)

Rod and Staff Sale Time? - Laurie 7:07 Mar 2 (8)

10% off through April 15th nt - Cheller 12:55 Mar 2 (0)
Are the prices on the site the sale prices? nt - Melissa 11:23 Mar 2 (2)
- the prices on the site should be the regular price--you have to call in your order for the sale price. nt - Donna Miller 13:15 Mar 2 (1)
  - Thank you! nt - Melissa 13:21 Mar 2 (0)
Thanks for the info! nt - Laurie 9:05 Mar 2 (0)
What is their sale? - Lorri 8:50 Mar 2 (0)
I ordered this morning, and they told me the sale ends April 15th. (nt) - Cheryl 8:09 Mar 2 (0)
The sale started yesterday. I am not certain who long the sale is for so I ordered yesterday afternoon. (nt) - Pat H 7:53 Mar 2 (0)

Does anyone have an update on the release of Story of the Ancients from NothingNewPress? I preordered and I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival .nt. - Maury 7:05 Mar 2 (0)

Latin or Greek? m - Mom2-3 6:50 Mar 2 (2)

Well, it's really up to you... - Laura in CT 10:12 Mar 2 (0)
We will be trying English from the roots up... it has both... nt - saved1112 8:46 Mar 2 (0)

spanish software - Stacey in FL 6:21 Mar 2 (1)

Rosettastone. Try www.rosettastone.com You can get a free demo, and it can last as an educational tool. nt - Laurie4b 6:45 Mar 2 (0)

Am I just a bean head or does anyone else have trouble with the word problems in Intensive Practice 4A? (m) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 6:11 Mar 2 (3)

Try jenny at the singaporemath forums.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 7:25 Mar 2 (0)
Ah yes, the wake up call of 4th grade Singapore... - ShawneinFL 6:36 Mar 2 (1)
- Yeesh!!! I was ready to turn in my homeschool Mommy card. I thought it was just me! Thanks! :) nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 7:25 Mar 2 (0)

Progeny Press Lord of the Rings guides: Would the guides be to advanced for a 5th grader? nm - Deborah 6:09 Mar 2 (2)

yes, I think they would be.... - trackmom 17:22 Mar 2 (0)
Well, the website says the LOTR guides are for grades 9-12. (m) - DB in NJ 8:01 Mar 2 (0)

What to use after Singapore 6B? - Natalia 6:06 Mar 2 (5)

Thanks for your answers. - Natalia 19:38 Mar 2 (0)
We went to NEM - Carole in DE 13:34 Mar 2 (0)
We went with Foerester's Algebra I - Laurie4b 6:50 Mar 2 (2)
- We finished 6B and went with VideoText this year... - shanmar 11:42 Mar 2 (0)
- Natalia, did you consider other algebra programs and why did you not choose them? nt - Karen in TX 9:25 Mar 2 (0)

Greek. I'm looking for a greek curric. for next year with my 8 & 9 y.o.'s... - momtofour 5:57 Mar 2 (6)

Thanks everyone for the input. NT - momtofour 18:08 Mar 2 (0)
Another option... - Chelle 8:15 Mar 2 (1)
- The Alphabetarion doesn't teach the Greek language, just the alphabet... - Laura in CT 10:14 Mar 2 (0)
Good news! Your research for this won't take long.... - Susan in SoCal 6:29 Mar 2 (0)
Re: Greek. I'm looking for a greek curric. for next year with my 8 & 9 y.o.'s... - Amy in AZ 6:21 Mar 2 (0)
For those ages, I would choose Elementary Greek. - JennG 6:19 Mar 2 (0)

Need Middle School Latin advice - Chris in Pa 5:44 Mar 2 (5)

Thanks Ladies - Chris in PA 9:27 Mar 2 (0)
Thanks Ladies - Chris in PA 9:27 Mar 2 (0)
I think you could be just fine with Latin Primer (m) - KPzz 7:48 Mar 2 (0)
Im also using Latin Primer for my son... - Mama Owl 7:08 Mar 2 (0)
a little input.... - Susan in SoCal 6:56 Mar 2 (0)

Selecting a Latin program....please help (m) - Rae 5:04 Mar 2 (12)

Re: Selecting a Latin program....please help (m) - Denise 14:53 Mar 2 (0)
You might also consider Latin for Children by Classical Academic Press. nt - Lana in TX 8:21 Mar 2 (1)
- I'd second that. It has been a huge success for us. - New Jane 8:40 Mar 2 (0)
Latin - ame e. 7:29 Mar 2 (0)
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it! nt - Rae 7:08 Mar 2 (0)
Is the classical vs. ecclesiastical pronunciation a matter of personal preference or is one superior to the other? nt. - Rae 6:47 Mar 2 (3)
- primarily preference - Laurie4b 6:55 Mar 2 (2)
  - Just to follow up...Were Catholic but using Latin Primer because - Mama Owl 7:15 Mar 2 (0)
  - Thanks Laurie4b! nt - Rae 7:06 Mar 2 (0)
I would say LC1, too. - Heather in WI 5:43 Mar 2 (0)
Latina Christiana I - MIch elle 5:18 Mar 2 (1)
- I agree -- and to make it even easier get the DVDs! nt - Dana in OR 9:18 Mar 2 (0)

Latina Christiana 1: I want to start using this now, but can't afford the DVD yet. Do the books or CD go through the chants, or are these only on the DVD? TIA, nt. - Bilby 3:59 Mar 2 (4)

Thank you for your replies, ladies. This is most helpful. nt - Bilby 11:37 Mar 2 (0)
we do fine without the DVD. I like the CD because we can play it in the van as review. nt - Laurie4b 6:56 Mar 2 (0)
You don't need the DVD's - MIch elle 5:24 Mar 2 (0)
Yes, the book and CD have the chants. nt - MichelleM 4:08 Mar 2 (0)

I used to have a link to a site which compared all the different Latin programs...any ideas? TIA! nt - shanmar 0:17 Mar 2 (9)

p.s. re: other texts.... - Susan in SoCal 6:46 Mar 2 (1)
- I am such a visual person, I love having all the info on a chart - shanmar 11:55 Mar 2 (0)
Is there a comparison of Henle v. Wheelock? I was kind of leaning toward Wheelock until I read the discussion below... - Tracie in TX 6:17 Mar 2 (4)
- I've used both... - Laura in CT 10:23 Mar 2 (0)
- Here's my unprofessional, "in a nutshell" comparison... - Susan in SoCal 6:43 Mar 2 (2)
  - One note: Henle I covers 1 year of HS Latin but the curriculum continues through Henle V, if one so chooses. HTH (nt) - Jilligan 8:12 Mar 2 (0)
  - Thank you! nt. - Tracie in TX 7:54 Mar 2 (0)
here's a link... - Andrea in MA 4:34 Mar 2 (1)
- Thank you! You are wonderful. nt - shanmar 11:52 Mar 2 (0)

What timeline figures do you like best? - Sherrill in VA 22:30 Mar 1 (4)

I LOVE Amy Pak's HTTA figures - nt - StaceyinLA 10:02 Mar 2 (0)
I've been using the timeline figures by Homeschool in the Woods. - MeganP 5:02 Mar 2 (2)
- Megan, will you use images for your timeline for logic stage or just write your information on the timeline? Thank You nt - Dixie 5:33 Mar 2 (1)
  - I think we'll just write the info in. We've done the images in grammar stage. - MeganP 9:40 Mar 2 (0)

AngieW in Texas - I see that you dropped the Foster books... - Heather in VA 20:38 Mar 1 (2)

filling in the blanks with lower level books ... - AngieW in Texas 6:19 Mar 2 (1)
- Thanks so much - above and beyond as usual!! nt - Heather in VA 8:48 Mar 2 (0)

Does anyone know when the next volume of Mystery of History is supposed to be published? TIA nt - Katie in FL 20:19 Mar 1 (4)

Linda Hobar has said on the Yahoo group that it will be available in the Fall of 2008. nt - Wendy 8:44 Mar 2 (0)
I just check Bright Ideas Press website and it says . . . (m) - Terrie in Germany (not SC, MD or AL ;o) ) 23:30 Mar 1 (2)
- Argh! Of course, I meant "checked"! nt - Terrie in Germany (not SC, MD or AL :o) ) 23:31 Mar 1 (1)
  - Thanks for the info. I guess I could have checkED it out myself on their site. LOL nt - Katie in FL 5:51 Mar 2 (0)

History options for 3rd grade? - kbm 20:04 Mar 1 (12)

Would it be for her to read alone or would you read it to her? - MIch elle 11:15 Mar 2 (1)
- Very cool book recommendation. Thanks! - kbm 16:52 Mar 2 (0)
Are you saying Winterpromise is secular?... - Penny in VT, who is spending way too much time at the computer today... 4:39 Mar 2 (2)
- From what I can tell so far... - profmom 5:07 Mar 2 (1)
  - Exactly... which is going to be a problem. - kbm 5:37 Mar 2 (0)
What about the Pandia Press curriculum?... - Magic Wand 21:28 Mar 1 (4)
- I've never looked at Pandia Press... - kbm 5:43 Mar 2 (1)
  - Thanks, kbm... - Magic Wand 6:06 Mar 2 (0)
- Yes, I think History Odyssey schedules CHOW as well as some things like History Pockets for you. (m) - SW MJ 22:21 Mar 1 (1)
  - Thanks for the link! NT - kbm 5:43 Mar 2 (0)
Pearson Learning? (more) - Stacia 20:38 Mar 1 (1)
- Yes, I actually own 4th grade. - kbm 5:45 Mar 2 (0)

Special thanks for all your help on the Prentice Hall Science Explorer. I truly appreciate it.NT - Mlch elle 20:04 Mar 1 (2)

OOPS! That was directed TO Mlch elle. I am up too late. NT - MamaBess 20:05 Mar 1 (1)
- You're welcome! WHEW, I thought someone else was using my handle! nt - MIch elle 4:52 Mar 2 (0)

Middle School Latin - Amy in Orlando 19:33 Mar 1 (5)

Wheelock's is tough, but there are lots of free tools and helps for it on the internet... - karenciavo 23:24 Mar 1 (0)
Here's a link to a Wheelock's discussion a couple boards back.... - Susan in SoCal 19:49 Mar 1 (1)
- Thanks, I'll go read this and check out Henle's as well. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:35 Mar 1 (0)
We got bogged down in the Latin Primer series because - mjia 19:38 Mar 1 (1)
- We're Catholic, so that's not a problem. I'll take a look at Henle. Thank you. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:35 Mar 1 (0)

With all the hoopla below about the SL forums, etc., I think we all need to shout a resounding THANK YOU to SWB and those who maintain this one for us - THANKS ALL OF YOU!! nt - StaceyinLA 19:16 Mar 1 (36)

Yes, THANKS!!!! nt - mom2abcd 19:08 Mar 2 (0)
ABSOLUTELY!!!! nm - Linden in NM 13:37 Mar 2 (0)
I agree. Thank you, SWB, and staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - Jilligan 8:16 Mar 2 (0)
Yes, thank you SWB (and others) who continue to provide these boards for us. I appreciate it! (nt) - Jackie in AR 6:03 Mar 2 (0)
Yes, I appreciate these boards, but I'm frankly puzzled that SWB allows them to exist in their current form. (m) - Colleen 2:49 Mar 2 (25)
- I am a little confused about it myself- with the boards changing so frequently, the same questions appear day after day.... - Peela 15:11 Mar 2 (0)
- I find it smacks of hypocrisy for you to say that Colleen, when so many of your own posts address issues completely irrelevant to hs'ing. Exactly how much band width was used up discussing your colonoscopy and your mid-life crises? Quite a LOT if I recall. nt - Audrey.ca 11:46 Mar 2 (0)
- I think that the General Board is like it is because - m - StaceyinLA 9:54 Mar 2 (0)
- Talk about a whine-fest? - Linda 7:27 Mar 2 (2)
  - As usual, Linda, we must part ways and agree to disagree. Have a good day! (nt) - Colleen 9:16 Mar 2 (0)
  - Indeed. Thank you, Linda. Perhaps... - Donna A. 7:40 Mar 2 (0)
- This board, the special needs board, and the high school board work really well. The general board gets too off-topic for me, BUT when there was a poll back when they were going to switch boards, most people liked it off-topic. nt - Laurie4b 7:22 Mar 2 (0)
- I'm frankly puzzled too (m) - Carole in DE 6:36 Mar 2 (4)
  - Well said! I miss the days when off topic discussions began with an "OT". Today, off topic is the norm. :( nt - Dayce 11:37 Mar 2 (0)
  - Good points. I never visit the General Board anymore, and not this one too much anymore either. On the bright side, I'm spending more time schooling my kids! :) (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 8:25 Mar 2 (0)
  - If I may humbly ask... - Ellie 6:59 Mar 2 (0)
  - I agree with your points and Colleen's... - Deece in MN 6:44 Mar 2 (0)
- I totally agree Colleen....but SWB/Webmaster have often said - Carol 5:13 Mar 2 (9)
  - Carol, as there are several of us with this name on the boards, would you please add a 'handle' to your board name? TIA.nt - Carol in Cal. 12:35 Mar 2 (1)
    - Well, with all due respect, I've been "just" Carol on these boards for about 5 years now....so I guess my "handle" is no handle, lol. Hope that's ok, as no one will confuse me with someone in California! nt - Carol 14:29 Mar 2 (0)
  - I agree w/you, Carol...(m and Q)... - LisaNY 6:32 Mar 2 (3)
    - I don't understand about trolls - these are the only boards I visit (except TOG occasionally, but I don't like the format) - m - StaceyinLA 9:57 Mar 2 (2)
      - a troll is.... - Peela 15:06 Mar

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