K-8 Curriculum Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 20 (0)

Mama Owl, you wanted a site with cursive practice sheets. Here you go: www.enchantedlearning.com HTH! nt - Tricia in Phx 1:21 Jan 21 (0)

Math Dilemma... care to talk it through with me? - Niffercoo 0:24 Jan 21 (6)

This might sound silly... - Pam in MD 0:44 Jan 21 (2)
- I can't do that with Calvert because starting in 4th it's hardcover - Niffercoo 1:43 Jan 21 (1)
  - Well, sure you could, unless you need to keep it intact for resale. Just... - Pam in MD 1:48 Jan 21 (0)
Re: Math Dilemma... care to talk it through with me? - Julie in Austin 0:26 Jan 21 (2)
- Re: Math Dilemma... care to talk it through with me? - Kate in Md 0:40 Jan 21 (1)
  - This does sound like the best route to take! Thanks! nt - Niffercoo 1:46 Jan 21 (0)

Do I need the textbook and the workbook for Singapore? - nanci 23:50 Jan 20 (6)

Textbook and workbook, yes. I haven't needed the instructor's guides yet, but we're only in 3. nt - abbeyej 0:32 Jan 21 (0)
Re: Do I need the textbook and the workbook for Singapore? - kate in md 0:32 Jan 21 (0)
I buy teacher's manuals, even for the younger grades, because the whole way of teaching/learning was foreign to me. And... - Pam in MD 0:06 Jan 21 (2)
- Re: I buy teacher's manuals, even for the younger grades, because the whole way of teaching/learning was foreign to me. And... - Nanci 0:13 Jan 21 (1)
  - Games and reinforcement. No, no more to buy, lol! Try to find the text and manual used on the sale board. nt - Pam in MD 0:46 Jan 21 (0)
You need the text and workbook at all levels. I recommend the home instructor guide for 4A and above. .... - AngieW in Texas 0:05 Jan 21 (0)

Lightning Literature for 8th grader? - chelsea in TN 22:50 Jan 20 (0)

"Biblical Classical" vs "Greek Classical" educ: The Principle Approach..heard of it? - greta4 22:29 Jan 20 (1)

I have looked at it just a bit...it does look interesting. =) (nm) - Tinka Pooda 0:36 Jan 21 (0)

Does anyone know if there is a less expensive subscription to Muse, Calliope or Faces magazines than the standard subscription price of $29.95? nt - stef in colorado 22:17 Jan 20 (1)

Gosh, the cheapest I've ever seen them is $32.95. nt - Terri in MN 22:30 Jan 20 (0)

Lisa...are you on here right now? nt - Margarete 21:30 Jan 20 (0)

Lisa....I e-mailed you. nt - Margarete 21:15 Jan 20 (0)

Pandia Press/CHE - what do you think for history and science? - Cindy in C-ville 20:53 Jan 20 (9)

please help newbie with this post and all these abbreviations? - Debby B. Ks 23:38 Jan 20 (1)
- Ha! It IS a bit cryptic, isn't it? I'll try... - Pam in MD 23:51 Jan 20 (0)
Hearty recommendation and a coupon... - Terri in MN 22:18 Jan 20 (0)
Just started History Odyssey Ancient Grammar and I like it. m.. - Lyn 21:01 Jan 20 (2)
- What ages are yours - I have kids in grammar and logic AND - Cindy in C-ville 21:06 Jan 20 (1)
  - I have 9,6 and 5. Kids loves SOTW and CHOW and (more).. - Lyn 22:24 Jan 20 (0)
Cindy, you'd be very happy with it, I think. nt - Pam in MD 20:54 Jan 20 (2)
- Hey Pam, are you using it? What do you like about it? - Cindy in C-ville 21:08 Jan 20 (1)
  - Cindy, email me. burdettp at hotmail dot com nt - Pam in MD 22:26 Jan 20 (0)

I want to teach 2 languages (Latin and Spanish) to my dc, anyone see where this could not be done? nm - LovingLearning 20:47 Jan 20 (7)

Latin and Greek here! (nm) - Tinka Pooda 0:38 Jan 21 (0)
We do both 3xs a week. I'm sure many others do too. - Cindyg 0:03 Jan 21 (0)
Doing Speedy Spanish and Prima Latina at the same time...nm - Lyn 23:46 Jan 20 (0)
It isn't a problem. I'd advise starting with the living language, and adding in Latin later. nt - Laurie4b 22:55 Jan 20 (0)
Well, certainly there are circumstances that could prohibit it - LH 22:42 Jan 20 (0)
I know someone who's doing it - Spanish on M,W,F & Latin on T, TH - also a section in WTM on doing two languages. nt - Christy in CO 22:14 Jan 20 (0)
Latin during the school year and Spanish in the summer (daily, intensive) - AK 21:36 Jan 20 (0)

Question about Rod and Staff Math? - Julie 20:42 Jan 20 (2)

The blacklines are optional... - Ellie 23:13 Jan 20 (0)
I WOULD NOT get the blacklines, they are extra practice that I think is unneeded at home, I think they provide busywork and extra homework for the school setting..... - -rebecca- 22:29 Jan 20 (0)

Has anyone used i-science by singapore? - Kate 20:28 Jan 20 (4)

I have just ordered My Pals are here Science 4 and 6... - Peela 22:03 Jan 20 (2)
- I really like My Pals. But I use the workbook and activity book that accompanies the text and we do all explorations. - Pam in MD 22:32 Jan 20 (1)
  - Thankyou, this is encouraging to hear, I do think they look good. nt - Peela 0:22 Jan 21 (0)
Re: Has anyone used i-science by singapore? - Elizabeth Kay 21:13 Jan 20 (0)

Another AG vs. Hake question.... - Heather in VA 20:24 Jan 20 (1)

This is what I've decided to do........... - Christy in Co 22:21 Jan 20 (0)

DebbieB- thanks for sharing your thread on reading. I found it very helpful! nt - Laurey 19:21 Jan 20 (2)

hey there are two Debby B's I am now going by Debby B. Ks and spelling my Debby not Debbie to end confusion... - DEbby B. Kansas 23:42 Jan 20 (0)
I'm glad it helped someone else too. I am so excited to start some new ides without changing my currl. nt - Debbie B 23:10 Jan 20 (0)

Would you consider Teaching the Classics sold by IEW secular ? Thanks. nm - Lyn 19:19 Jan 20 (2)

If this is the one, then I would think so (m) - Sarah CB 21:14 Jan 20 (1)
- This is it. Thanks so much. nm - Lyn 22:17 Jan 20 (0)

Which is *less* project-oriented out of R.E.A.L. Science or My World Science? nt - Lana in TX 18:52 Jan 20 (1)

We're doing the Weather Unit of MWS and... - Wanda 19:51 Jan 20 (0)

abbeyej, if I'm doing LC1 with my older 2, and Minimus with my little one, how do we handle this? nt - Veronica 18:04 Jan 20 (5)

Thanks, gals :D. So the cat will be Vibrissa! nt - Veronica 18:47 Jan 20 (0)
I would suggest using the pronunciation of the program you will use longer (LC). nt - Ria 18:37 Jan 20 (0)
I mean the v or w from below. Little one will do Prima Latina either next year or the year after. nt - Veronica 18:06 Jan 20 (2)
- I'd probably agree with Ria. Keep the whole family using one pronunciation system, and start as you plan to continue. :o) nt - abbeyej 18:39 Jan 20 (1)
  - My kids I guess will recognize both...I really do like Latin primer..if it were just ecclesiastical..LOL! I wonder - Mama Owl 18:53 Jan 20 (0)

Latin ? for the pronunciation of "v" is it the same in Ecclesiastical and Classical Latin? - mama owl 17:06 Jan 20 (6)

I believe there is an error on the St Francis web-site... - Kate in Los Angeles 21:54 Jan 20 (2)
- No, the website was correct. The J is still pronounced like a Y, even in ecclesiastical. nt - abbeyej 22:15 Jan 20 (1)
  - Really? Thanks for correcting my misunderstanding :) - Kate in Los Angeles 0:12 Jan 21 (0)
/v/ in ecclesiastical, /w/ in classical... I promise you'll get used to it either way! :o) nt - abbeyej 17:10 Jan 20 (2)
- thanks..It sounds really odd. I wonder how hard it will be to just use the v as v ...I need to find the other diferences.. - Mama Owl 17:14 Jan 20 (1)
  - Here you go..... - KarenNC 19:48 Jan 20 (0)

Ria or any other science teacher- Are you familiar with A Reason For Science? (m) - lizh 16:50 Jan 20 (4)

I just bought the 3rd grade level... - Leigh Ann 20:08 Jan 20 (1)
- In defense..... - Janine 0:04 Jan 21 (0)
I've seen it and have often considered using it... - Janine 19:52 Jan 20 (0)
I've heard about it, but have never looked at it. Sorry! nt - Ria 17:16 Jan 20 (0)

BJU 5th Reading Worktext, do you use it enough to justify buying it? - HollyAL 16:40 Jan 20 (0)

Hi everyone, I'm new here and have no idea what I'm doing - Amy 16:04 Jan 20 (11)

Amy, you're already homeschooling! Don't be nervous about "formally" starting anything next year. Just keep doing what your doing and following your child's cues at this age. Your doing great! nt - lisa 20:36 Jan 20 (0)
Hi! Sounds like you are doing great things already! nt - Margarete 17:09 Jan 20 (0)
Hi Amy - glad ya found us! (m) - Tabitha 17:07 Jan 20 (0)
welcome - six meadows 17:04 Jan 20 (0)
Nah... don't be nervous!! - kbm 16:52 Jan 20 (0)
Welcome Amy. I'm on year three and am still trying to figure out what I am doing. - lizh 16:41 Jan 20 (0)
Warm welcome, Amy! And guess what! ... - Lori D. 16:37 Jan 20 (0)
Welcome Amy! Just want to say that you might want to pick a board "handle"...there are lots of Amy's! :).nt - Shay 16:28 Jan 20 (1)
- hee hee- that's for sure! another Amy here :-P (and welcome!) nt - Peek a Boo 18:40 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Hi everyone, I'm new here and have no idea what I'm doing - Tinka Pooda 16:25 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Hi everyone, I'm new here and have no idea what I'm doing - nanci 16:23 Jan 20 (0)

Has anyone ever dropped spelling? - Amy in OH 15:57 Jan 20 (13)

No formal spelling here. nt - Laura in CT 19:57 Jan 20 (0)
We dropped it last year and..... - Peela 19:50 Jan 20 (0)
I haven't made the jump in my own mind to "dropping" it, but we sure haven't done it in ages. It just doesn't seem necessary for ds... - abbeyej 19:28 Jan 20 (0)
Yes -- we do copywork, dictation, and Latin. It's been great!(nt) - Tami 17:59 Jan 20 (0)
We dropped it and focused on other things... (m) - Jennifer in FL 17:49 Jan 20 (0)
What we did - Annie G 17:13 Jan 20 (4)
- How did she learn the non-Latin/Greek roots? - Paula H 22:55 Jan 20 (0)
- Tell me about the spelling bee supplement, please? nt - Amy in OH 18:37 Jan 20 (2)
  - Re:Hexco products - Annie G 20:50 Jan 20 (1)
    - Annie, this is great... - Terri in MN 22:28 Jan 20 (0)
Yes. I dropped spelling. Spend your time on roots. That's great. Try Vocabulary Vine. Link... - LCGal 17:08 Jan 20 (1)
- Sorry to jump in, but would you use a Latin roots program instead of Latin study? nt - lisa 18:54 Jan 20 (0)
Go for it! - Ria 16:18 Jan 20 (0)

Phonics question...if you use Phonics Pathways...where are you in the book with your 7yo? m - Holly in FL 15:46 Jan 20 (1)

Another question...could I use the magnetic board/letters and phonics cards that go with TOPGTR as a supplement to PP? nt - Holly in FL 17:02 Jan 20 (0)

well my plans and attitude are changing - Michelle 15:43 Jan 20 (3)

can you point me in the right direction for this test. thanks nt - Jill 15:59 Jan 20 (2)
- Link enclosed - Teresa in OR 16:04 Jan 20 (1)
  - This was very interesting. Thanks! nt - Stella! 17:54 Jan 20 (0)

I'm looking for free sites that I can print out some passages for copywork that are in cursive. - Mama Owl 15:41 Jan 20 (0)

Deb in PA.... - Margarete 15:19 Jan 20 (7)

Hi, Margarete (m) - Ria 15:39 Jan 20 (3)
- Hi Ria..... - Margarete 17:13 Jan 20 (2)
  - I am not sure yet...(m) - Ria 17:18 Jan 20 (1)
    - You can find out on their site.... - Margarete 17:34 Jan 20 (0)
Hi Margarete! - Deb 15:27 Jan 20 (2)
- Margarete . . . - lisa 20:42 Jan 20 (0)
- Yes, pretty new. I've been off and on more on in the recent month or so.... - Margarete 17:12 Jan 20 (0)

PameLA & Tami, how do you use BJU science in a classical way? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 15:01 Jan 20 (4)

We've just started, so I'll tell you what we did the first week and what I envision. - PameLA in VA 0:36 Jan 21 (0)
Well... - Tami 17:43 Jan 20 (2)
- TY! nt - Quiver0f10 18:22 Jan 20 (0)
- PS: I'm not concerned whether it's 'classical' or not. ; )...nt - Tami 18:00 Jan 20 (0)

SOTW II, Chapter 32..Mayan Shirt Craft to make.... - Margarete 14:58 Jan 20 (1)

What a cool site...ots of neat projects for history/geography! Thanks! (nt) - Deb in PA 15:07 Jan 20 (0)

So who has new plans for the 2nd half of your school year.. did you reassess and make new plans? I did! - Mama Owl 14:31 Jan 20 (38)

I did! My New Years Resolution was to get my son doing more independent work, and on the 3rd week of the new year, it took! - Cindyg 0:06 Jan 21 (0)
Yes, dropping WinterPromise.... - Michelle T 21:03 Jan 20 (0)
Yes, we dropped TOG--big decision.... - Laura in CT 20:01 Jan 20 (1)
- AMEN! We did too, for the same reasons, and switched to Sonlight and our LOVING IT!!!!(PS>>>>tell me about Lightnining Literature???)nt - Rachel 22:40 Jan 20 (0)
We are just adding .... - Heather in VA 20:00 Jan 20 (0)
Nothing major, but I frequently rotate minor things (with the same end goals in mind). It's really just for *my* sanity. I think I'd go insane if all the books stayed the same for a year at a time! ;o) nt - abbeyej 19:30 Jan 20 (0)
made several changes - AngieW in Texas 18:55 Jan 20 (0)
We dropped R&S grammar in December in favor of CW only for my 4th grader, and copywork/dictation for my 3rd grader.... - Lana in TX 18:24 Jan 20 (1)
- Rod and Staff Math is much better(interesting) by 5th grade.. - Mama Owl 18:39 Jan 20 (0)
Yes, switching writing programs (again!). CW this time ... X (those are my crossed fingers). nt - Stella! 17:56 Jan 20 (0)
Just changed history, everything else is the same (added a little more self-directed work for older dd, too.) nt - angela in ohio 17:10 Jan 20 (0)
I began a one day a week unit study with my first grader.... everything else is the same... - Donna T. 16:47 Jan 20 (0)
I did! And this is my 3rd change this school year! Egads! - kbm 16:18 Jan 20 (0)
Did most of my changes in the first half of the year (m) - Wendy 15:58 Jan 20 (0)
Changes to grades 3 & 6 - MIch elle 15:47 Jan 20 (0)
No changes, but a comment on your younger ds's math (m) - Shay 15:29 Jan 20 (4)
- How are you using the math workbook??? - Mama Owl 15:35 Jan 20 (3)
  - Re: How are you using the math workbook??? - Shay 15:55 Jan 20 (2)
    - Thats a good plan really! - mama Owl 16:41 Jan 20 (1)
      - I should have mentioned (m) - Shay 17:40 Jan 20 (0)
Math and science changes, and attitude - Phyllis in Canada 15:20 Jan 20 (1)
- Re: Math and science changes, and attitude - Staceyin FL 19:15 Jan 20 (0)
One change--not a biggie but I'm happy with it - Michele T. in WA 15:04 Jan 20 (0)
We don't always implement everything at once in September. New things are added, others set back for a while. One fun thing we started was Tuesday poetry time. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 15:04 Jan 20 (3)
- Im also planning Tuesday Tea time...with Poetry reading... - Mama Owl 15:31 Jan 20 (2)
  - Yes, Bravewriter inspired us as well. Are you going for the brown betty? :o) nt - FloridaLisa 16:23 Jan 20 (1)
    - NO! LOL! We might do muffins or something simple.. - Mama Owl 16:43 Jan 20 (0)
Yes, a few changes, but its our 1st year so I'm learning [more] - Lisa 14:58 Jan 20 (0)
Change for history and math - Maggie (VA) 14:53 Jan 20 (1)
- Oh, I need to mention that I tried Calvert for a month at the beginning of the year. - Maggie (VA) 14:59 Jan 20 (0)
I made some changes shortly before the holidays (m) - Wendi 14:35 Jan 20 (3)
- We switched math for my youngest ds, too... - Deb in PA 14:59 Jan 20 (2)
  - What did you use last year Deb - Michelle 15:46 Jan 20 (1)
    - He's been in Miquon/Singapore since grade 1... - Deb in PA 15:59 Jan 20 (0)
We're just moving along with our original plans; everything's going well. (nt) - Colleen 14:32 Jan 20 (3)
- You all are so lucky...I always start out with too high of expectations!nt - Mama Owl 15:36 Jan 20 (0)
- Did a brief assessment, and decided things are A-OK. (nt) - JennG 15:02 Jan 20 (0)
- Same here. Just plugging along. nt - Tammyla 14:46 Jan 20 (0)

Pensguys may I ask you a Winter Promise question? (M0 - Kisa in CA 14:27 Jan 20 (0)

How do I explain syllables to my 2nd grader? nt - Robin@BAFB 14:07 Jan 20 (9)

we do vibrations on throat...one vib per syllable...nt - ldee 14:46 Jan 20 (0)
We clap.....and - Cindy 14:24 Jan 20 (0)
Do you sing any songs? - Janice in NJ 14:15 Jan 20 (0)
Have her hold her hand flat under her chin as she says a word, and ask how many times her chin "dropped" when she said it. Model it for her. nt - ceg 14:13 Jan 20 (3)
- This is the way I learned it when I was a kid! nt - Dana in OR 14:27 Jan 20 (0)
- Hee hee... we were doing this in my 11th grade English class. NT - kbm 14:20 Jan 20 (0)
- Oh! Very clever! nt - Ria (with hand under chin) 14:15 Jan 20 (0)
I teach them as beats and have them sing words...their name, sisters' names, etc. nm - 4galmom 14:13 Jan 20 (0)
Clap as you say words (m) - Ria 14:12 Jan 20 (0)

How much independent reading to expect out of a 2nd grader? - Jenn in IN 14:02 Jan 20 (8)

We only do read aloud. sometimes I can't even hear him because I'm washing dishes or whateber! but I still prefer aloud. m - Veracity 16:59 Jan 20 (0)
I didn't "expect" any independent reading... - Ellie 16:22 Jan 20 (0)
My son is similar (m) - Kisa in CA 15:13 Jan 20 (0)
We ended up comprimising for today - Jenn in IN 15:09 Jan 20 (0)
I agree with the PPs, Also what does she see you doing while shes supposed to be reading?..... - -rebecca- 14:57 Jan 20 (0)
Re: How much independent reading to expect out of a 2nd grader? - ldee 14:50 Jan 20 (0)
At that age? I wouldn't push. - Ria 14:08 Jan 20 (1)
- I agree with Ria. I also recommend reading a book aloud together, taking turns on each page (or even paragraph). (nt) - Wendi 14:36 Jan 20 (0)

Sandy, about REWARDS Reading - (sm) - Wendi 13:55 Jan 20 (1)

Ahhh, I hadn't thought of that. Thank you -- keep me posted with how it goes. We're both doing this at the same time. :) nt - Sandy 23:55 Jan 20 (0)

R.E.A.L. Science...any comments? (nt) - Jean 13:43 Jan 20 (7)

Another vote for R.E.A.L. Science! Love it! nt - Rachel in KY 19:41 Jan 20 (0)
Love it here too! nt - Michelle L 18:04 Jan 20 (0)
Love it. nt - Melissa in NC 15:58 Jan 20 (0)
Re: R.E.A.L. Science...any comments? (nt) - Katrina 14:25 Jan 20 (0)
Re: R.E.A.L. Science...any comments? (nt) - Katrina 14:23 Jan 20 (0)
We've used Life and are using Earth now. . . - Pam in MA 13:59 Jan 20 (1)
- Piggybacking...I am considering doing this next year with a 1st, 4th, and 5th... - Lana in TX 18:31 Jan 20 (0)

How's this look? next years plan for 4th, 1st/2nd, and K - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 13:22 Jan 20 (4)

Is your oldest an "average" or strong reader? (m) - Colleen 14:26 Jan 20 (1)
- I don't know what to call him.... voracious? LOL (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 14:32 Jan 20 (0)
All sounds good to me! Do you do any art or music (besides 9yo piano)? (nt) - Wendi 13:40 Jan 20 (1)
- Most of art is covered at co-op... art is not my stongpoint. LOL nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds 14:32 Jan 20 (0)

Jennifer in San Antonio - I wanted to send a big THANKS your way... - Heather in VA 12:53 Jan 20 (1)

You are very welcome! You may want to check out the yahoogroup LatinClassicalEd! nt - Jennifer in San Antonio 21:39 Jan 20 (0)

I am looking some good books... - Heidi in NY 12:46 Jan 20 (1)

Have you checked out Sonlight lists - that time period would be Core 7 nt - Heather in VA 12:54 Jan 20 (0)

Art and Music studied along with history - Waverley 12:39 Jan 20 (11)

Timetables of History is good too, and can be used *for*ev*er*, LOL! nt - Peek a Boo 18:42 Jan 20 (1)
- LOL My children are watching Sandlot right now. nt - Laurey 18:51 Jan 20 (0)
Chronological art lessons - Paula H 17:06 Jan 20 (0)
No ideas. Just wanted to say (m) - Wendy 16:00 Jan 20 (1)
- Name - Waverley 22:01 Jan 20 (0)
Themes to Remember - MIch elle 14:54 Jan 20 (1)
- We have this and it's a blast. Informative too! nt - ELaurie 18:39 Jan 20 (0)
Here are some ideas... - mom2abcd 12:50 Jan 20 (3)
- Re: Here are some ideas... - Waverley 12:54 Jan 20 (2)
  - You're very welcome. I hope there are some treasures there. nt - mom2abcd 13:13 Jan 20 (1)
    - Re: Amy Pak materials? - Waverley 22:42 Jan 20 (0)

sixmeadows, I answered your Learning Styles post waaay below (nt) - Teresa in OR 12:37 Jan 20 (2)

Thank you so much! - six meadows 14:40 Jan 20 (1)
- You;re welcome, please post and let us know how it goes! (nt) - Teresa in OR 17:35 Jan 20 (0)

Does Growing with Grammar include diagramming? TIA. -nt - Fran51 12:32 Jan 20 (1)

I can answer this...yes it does. more - Tamy 13:35 Jan 20 (0)

Regarding math...Saxon and Singapore questions... - Dana in OR 12:23 Jan 20 (2)

Re: Regarding math...Saxon and Singapore questions... - Tammy H 19:34 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Regarding math...Saxon and Singapore questions... - nanci 12:28 Jan 20 (0)

SOTW 3 - Week 19 - Black Hole of Calcutta Question - Heather in AL 12:11 Jan 20 (2)

Same problem, but we... - Nicole in WA 22:54 Jan 20 (0)
FWIW, all of our peanut M&Ms fit too. It was rather disappointing . . . - Kristine out of lurking 19:46 Jan 20 (0)

Help with a Singapore 3B problem - kbm 12:08 Jan 20 (9)

In most of SM's problems, once you figure out how many units you need, you can figure out the rest. In this case it was three, so 180/3, then work out the rest of the problem. nt - Stella! 18:01 Jan 20 (0)
I teach these to my children algebraically once they can multiply and divide (m) - Pat H 12:24 Jan 20 (3)
- I can see your way too... - kbm 13:41 Jan 20 (1)
  - i was the same way as you in math class. that's why learning/using the SM approach has been so valuable to me and my son. nt - Deidre in GA 14:28 Jan 20 (0)
- the whole point of the SM math approach is to learn to do these w/o algebra. - Deidre in GA 12:40 Jan 20 (0)
We just did this.... - KC 12:15 Jan 20 (1)
- Yes, I see it now! I drew it out for him and we laughed at how easy it now seems. Thanks so much! NT - kbm 12:20 Jan 20 (0)
Okay, he just figured it out using MUS blocks. *laugh* But still help... :) - kbm 12:11 Jan 20 (1)
- Man! I love those MUS blocks. :-) nt - Audrey 13:13 Jan 20 (0)

I thought I had it together, but I don't. I could use some advice... - Deece in MN 12:06 Jan 20 (9)

What about having some core, non negotiable subjects that you .... - Peela 21:32 Jan 20 (0)
Thanks, everyone! (m) - Deece in MN 16:22 Jan 20 (0)
I recommend Rod and Staff for writing and grammar. - Maggie (VA) 14:31 Jan 20 (0)
Calvert plus a weekly co-op is what worked for me... - ShawneinFL 13:17 Jan 20 (0)
It's not a curriculum you need.... :) - kbm 13:08 Jan 20 (0)
What grades and what are you currenlty using? - MIch elle 12:37 Jan 20 (3)
- 2dc grades 6 & 4, right now I am trying to use/follow Design-a-Study guides (m) - Deece in MN 12:52 Jan 20 (2)
  - Yes, I know what you mean - MIch elle 15:15 Jan 20 (0)
  - How about... - Lisa 13:48 Jan 20 (0)

It really is discouraging how little enthusiasm is expressed here for any logic programs...(m) - Colleen 12:06 Jan 20 (62)

I have some thoughts on this, but I'm not going to "round them out" in this post... - Patty in WA 22:56 Jan 20 (0)
I dont know how we are going to fit it in, honestly.... - Peela 21:47 Jan 20 (0)
Has anyone used Critical Thinking Book One & Two that's recommended in TWTM? - MIch elle 15:25 Jan 20 (4)
- Re: Has anyone used Critical Thinking Book One & Two that's recommended in TWTM? - FranW 22:48 Jan 20 (2)
  - Frances, when you have a chance, I'd love to hear more about the The Elements of Critical Thinking series from EPS that you mentioned. (TIA) - Kareni 22:59 Jan 20 (1)
    - Oops! It is Elements of Clear Thinking. I guess I could use some work on that! (more) - FranW 23:33 Jan 20 (0)
- The logic-impaired leading the logic-impaired..... - Holly S/NC 16:45 Jan 20 (0)
My twins did Trad. Logic for a year. Everyone hated it. (m) - Ria 14:03 Jan 20 (3)
- Same here. We're now enjoying *informal logic* with Fallacy Detective. nt - AmyCC 15:42 Jan 20 (2)
  - We're using this and enjoying it a great deal. nt - Veronica 18:09 Jan 20 (0)
  - I'm going to look into that one. Thanks! nt - Ria 16:21 Jan 20 (0)
It would be a big plus if "Logic" programs taught Logic rather than pushing theology and/or right-wing politics. nt - Kate in Los Angeles 13:38 Jan 20 (22)
- What is wrong with theology or right-wing politics? The VAST majority of curriculum produced in this country is left-leaning. The theology bashing is getting predictable and tiresome.(nt) - Tami 17:46 Jan 20 (1)
  - Really? Tami, if LFC promoted a world-view that made you uncomfortable, would you not mention it if the conversation came up? (I use LFC... - Pam in MD 19:15 Jan 20 (0)
- I don't know to which programs you refer, but... - karenciavo 14:44 Jan 20 (5)
  - I just want to clear up one point. Most of the examples in FD are neutral. Of the ones that aren't, examples of liberal bad reasoning are used most often. nt - karenciavo 15:09 Jan 20 (4)
    - Read it carefully. The liberal fallacies use real people as examples. The conservative fallacies are generalities, except for a joke about jelly beans from Reagan. I wish I still had the book. There was much to object to. I would have,... - Pam in MD 15:59 Jan 20 (3)
      - Yes that is true, the examples used are often real when illustrating liberal arguments and they are truly examples of bad reasoning... - karenciavo 17:04 Jan 20 (2)
        
        Right. But you see my point, though? REAL liberals bad, only theoretical conservative positions bad. And I throw (soft) shoes at the set if Hannity darkens the screen. *g* nt - Pam in MD 19:12 Jan 20 (0)
        
        LOL! - Peek a Boo 18:45 Jan 20 (0)
- I agree. I happen to share many of their theological leanings, but I don't want an "agenda" behind logic curriculum. (nt) - Colleen 14:28 Jan 20 (0)
- Indeed. And then not even to acknowledge the premise on whicha particular argument rests has to be taken on faith as a "given." nt - Pam in MD 14:02 Jan 20 (0)
- Perhaps "The Logic Book" by Bergmann? nt - abbeyej 13:47 Jan 20 (11)
  - I've got my husband's 2nd edition with the solutions guide......... - Padmé 14:42 Jan 20 (4)
    - I'm not familiar with that book, but that's how I learned logic--with symbols - Michele T. in WA 15:00 Jan 20 (3)
      - Yes. My dh has not gone back to that book. Introduction to Logic... - Padmé 15:15 Jan 20 (2)
        
        I'll have to check out the Kreeft book - Michele T. in WA 15:57 Jan 20 (0)
        
        My symbols are off. SC is the Socratic Logic book by P. Kreeft. nt - Padmé 15:16 Jan 20 (0)
  - What level is this for, abbey? nt - Pam in MD 14:01 Jan 20 (5)
    - I used it in college, though I think it could be presented to younger students at a modified pace. If I get the chance, I'll go dig out my copy and take a look at it again. And yes, it's symbolic logic, though I haven't the foggiest idea why one would necessarily "run" from that. nt - abbeyej 16:08 Jan 20 (2)
      - Okay, I've found it and the kids are tucked in... - abbeyej 21:03 Jan 20 (0)
      - Dig yours out and take another look. I think logic is good to present your point in a paper..... - Padmé 18:16 Jan 20 (0)
    - Thank you for the suggestion Abbey...I'll look into it. nt - Kate in Los Angeles 14:33 Jan 20 (0)
    - Yes, I'd like to know more about this, too. (nt) - Colleen 14:29 Jan 20 (0)
Are you sure you're not seeing a function of the make-up of the board? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:23 Jan 20 (1)
- Yes, that's true, but I was referring to what I've read both here *and* on the high school board. (nt) - Colleen 14:30 Jan 20 (0)
My ds and I worked through Introductory Logic with the videos and we both enjoyed it a lot! - DB in NJ 12:54 Jan 20 (3)
- My son just finished Intro Logic before Christmas... - Kirsten in Mo 14:50 Jan 20 (0)
- DB - how old was your ds when he did the Intro Logic and (m) - Sandra in FL 14:38 Jan 20 (0)
- Good to hear; thanks for your reply! (nt) - Colleen 14:31 Jan 20 (0)
I think for many, it seems like a daunting task because it is a subject to which many have not been exposed. (m) - Pat H 12:44 Jan 20 (19)
- Thanks for your input, Pat H. I agree with what you shared. (nt) - Colleen 14:36 Jan 20 (1)
  - Well put, Pat! Might I add that, while logical thinking starts about... - Lori D. 16:55 Jan 20 (0)
- I know I never had any formal Logic...I dont have the slightest idea how to teach it.. - Mama Owl 13:56 Jan 20 (1)
  - Ditto!! - kbm 14:06 Jan 20 (0)
- I'm always surprised when people say this. I had formal logic in high school (public school, in math class and in "theory of knowledge", an IB class) and in college (philosophy class). Is my experience really that unusual? nt - abbeyej 13:09 Jan 20 (13)
  - I had formal logic in College. It was required for Computer Science. -nt - Kathie in VA 23:58 Jan 20 (0)
  - First (and only) logic I had was in programming and systems analysis classes. nt - Pam in MD 19:17 Jan 20 (0)
  - Did any of you do "Boolean algebra" in school? nt - abbeyej 16:45 Jan 20 (1)
    - Nope! nt - OhElizabeth 17:29 Jan 20 (0)
  - no, logic was a required course where I went too (nt) - moira 15:39 Jan 20 (0)
  - I took logic in college, against my advisor's suggestions. nt - FloridaLisa 15:10 Jan 20 (0)
  - Yes, VERY unusual. (nt) - Colleen 14:34 Jan 20 (0)
  - Nada. Zip. NOODLE! in high school or college;-)nm - Deb in PA 14:19 Jan 20 (0)
  - No logic in high school, but I took Intro to Logic in college. (nt) - Beth in Central TX 14:06 Jan 20 (0)
  - I went to a small private school and never had anything like and to college and never had a logic class. nt - Pensguys 13:41 Jan 20 (0)
  - Yes, your experiences were unusual. I too went to several schools and never had a chance to take a logic class. nt - OhElizabeth 13:24 Jan 20 (0)
  - I think so. I attended four high schools in three different states and never heard of such a thing. nt - Ellie 13:13 Jan 20 (1)
    - I attended 1 high school and 3 colleges... and didn't hear the term 'Logic"... - kbm 13:47 Jan 20 (0)
- I agree... - Mary in GA 13:04 Jan 20 (0)
Re: It really is discouraging how little enthusiasm is expressed here for any logic programs...(m) - CynthiaOK 12:28 Jan 20 (0)
Pardon the typos, please. (nt) - Colleen 12:07 Jan 20 (0)

Bringing up the Stewart English from below: if completed R&S 6, would (m) - Nancy 11:51 Jan 20 (2)

Well....... - Holly S/NC 13:14 Jan 20 (0)
Give a chapter of Stewart a try.. - Mary in GA 13:10 Jan 20 (0)

Help me decide... - Marsha 11:34 Jan 20 (2)

That's a difficult decision to make for someone else! - kbm 14:02 Jan 20 (0)
Well do you like the WP American Story 1? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:27 Jan 20 (0)

FloridaLisa, I posted below about speech (m) - Deb in PA 11:32 Jan 20 (2)

Good for you guys! Hopefully creating that safe environment at hope will transfer and help out with the *willies* at co-op. nt - FloridaLisa 13:07 Jan 20 (1)
- At *home*, that is. :o) Have a great day. nt - FloridaLisa 13:07 Jan 20 (0)

Are the Chronicles of Narnia cd's worth it? - Marsha 11:32 Jan 20 (9)

Gave my boys a set of the Focus on the Family radio theater version... - Kirsten in Mo 15:01 Jan 20 (0)
I saw a set at Costco last week nt - Dawn in TN 14:54 Jan 20 (0)
The Focus on Family ones are my favorite! Very well done. nt - SusanRH 14:06 Jan 20 (0)
Which ones, the Focus on the Family or the unabridged? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:28 Jan 20 (0)
We LOVE them! Any car trip we go on, they come w/ us! Better than watching tv. :) nt - Tiffani 13:04 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Are the Chronicles of Narnia cd's worth it? - nanci 12:30 Jan 20 (1)
- I just ordered them... - Marsha 12:45 Jan 20 (0)
I think they are AWESOME! (m) - 2lilreds in NC 11:41 Jan 20 (1)
- I messed up the link to Audible.com... - 2lilreds in NC 11:42 Jan 20 (0)

Would like opinions on Christian Kids Explore Biology, both good and bad.... - Gloria 10:47 Jan 20 (0)

Rod & Staff as "dull" or "boring" A Contrast [a little long] - Lisa 10:29 Jan 20 (12)

I had to look below to see what you were talking about - I've never seen it called hard or boring before. (m) - angela in ohio 17:27 Jan 20 (0)
Ah , yes I totally agree , nt - Tracy 14:47 Jan 20 (0)
Yes, yes, yes. Not to mention.... - DB in NJ 13:00 Jan 20 (0)
As someone who had to cover the pictures in Bob books (m) - Gigi 12:33 Jan 20 (0)
My 11yods is doing extremely well with Rod and Staff MATH! - mama Owl 11:57 Jan 20 (0)
I added several things to the R&S discussion below about similar issues - nt - StaceyinLA 11:17 Jan 20 (0)
I don't think dull and boring can always be prevented.. - Heather in VA 11:04 Jan 20 (0)
Ah yes, I found this to be true with my kids also -m - Kathie in VA 11:01 Jan 20 (1)
- Re: Ah yes, I found this to be true with my kids also -m - RhondaM. 11:26 Jan 20 (0)
My kids have never particularly loved any grammar materials, but they LEARN with R&S!! nt - StaceyinLA 11:01 Jan 20 (0)
My dd thinks Rod & Staff is fun. - GailV 10:59 Jan 20 (1)
- Mine does too! She asks to do it! Her brother thinks she's nuts!nt - Mary in GA 13:12 Jan 20 (0)

Saxon Math 87~~1st Ed. Vs New 3rd edition - LisaM 10:25 Jan 20 (2)

One other thing.... - LisaM 10:32 Jan 20 (1)
- Re: One other thing.... - Mary in Idaho 11:52 Jan 20 (0)

Has anyone had to go back with their child just to go forward ? - Tracy 10:11 Jan 20 (9)

Tracy - one_l_michele 14:03 Jan 20 (1)
- Thanks Michele - Tracy 14:45 Jan 20 (0)
Yep....my #2 son...he is doing great now! But I had to go back to go forward. nt - Pensguys 13:50 Jan 20 (0)
HERE! Yes Mamm.....Ive moved back quite a few times..when I got in a rush! - Mama Owl 11:54 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Has anyone had to go back with their child just to go forward ? - Dad in TN 10:59 Jan 20 (0)
Yes! 3rd grader went back in math [more] - Lisa 10:18 Jan 20 (0)
I did with one . . . - TrinaT 10:18 Jan 20 (0)
Also forgot to mention - Tracy 10:12 Jan 20 (1)
- One of those teacher/mommy moments. (m) - Tammyla 10:30 Jan 20 (0)

Does anyone here use The Writing & Spelling Road to Reading?... - Karenciavo 10:06 Jan 20 (6)

Is that the Rigg's stuff? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:40 Jan 20 (1)
- Yes, the methodology on the Riggs web site appeals to me. I'm going to have to see if I can get my hands on a copy so I can look over it. Thanks. nt - karenciavo 14:05 Jan 20 (0)
I really can't help but... - Heather in VA 10:30 Jan 20 (3)
- I'm sorry my answer to that post was so cryptic. When I said... - karenciavo 11:04 Jan 20 (2)
  - Thanks Karen - sorry I don't know more about WRTR - I really struggled with SWR... - Heather in VA 11:26 Jan 20 (1)
    - I'll give them to you, just give me a few days to go through my notes. Email me (enclosed - karenciavo 12:07 Jan 20 (0)

Testing options - Melissa in NC 10:03 Jan 20 (5)

The CAT-E is available through Seton. link inside - oakmom 0:55 Jan 21 (0)
Melissa, have you checked out the PASS test from Hewitt? - Brit 11:49 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Testing options - Mary in Idaho 11:43 Jan 20 (0)
Testing... - claire up north 10:37 Jan 20 (0)
re: Looks like BJU has some good options-Iowa basics, CAT. - katie4 10:22 Jan 20 (0)

Has anyone used Artner Reader's Guide to American History or Everything You Need to Know About American History Homework. - lizh 9:51 Jan 20 (1)

I just bought this. (long review, sorry) - ChristyX5 17:07 Jan 20 (0)

Does anyone here combine Singapore with Ray's Arithmetic? I think I want to combine as SWB suggests in her review of Singapore...but - Tinka Pooda 9:16 Jan 20 (2)

Re: Does anyone here combine Singapore with Ray's Arithmetic? I think I want to combine as SWB suggests in her review of Singapore...but - Lisa K 10:21 Jan 20 (1)
- Thank you Lisa, I'll have to look at those reviews at MUS =) (nm) - Tinka Pooda 19:48 Jan 20 (0)

HSLDA Limited Time Discount - Shari 9:08 Jan 20 (23)

Here's an article to give you another perspective on HSLDA... - Sue Scott Wellons 16:12 Jan 20 (6)
- Here are their lobbying expense declarations. I also have no dog in this race, as I'm not a member of HSLDA, never have been, don't care whether or not others are. FYI only. (link) - Pam in MD 20:09 Jan 20 (0)
- I know Ann, and she's just anti-HSLDA, for no good reason as far as I can tell... - Ellie 16:24 Jan 20 (4)
  - Did you look at this article? It's written by Raymond Moore (of the homeschool *founding supporter" Moores). Very Interesting. nt - Katia 23:07 Jan 20 (1)
    - Yes, I've read his article... - Ellie 23:16 Jan 20 (0)
  - Ann did not write the article nt - Sue Scott Wellons 19:27 Jan 20 (1)
    - I know that. nt - Ellie 23:17 Jan 20 (0)
Still $100... Just FYI. It took me awhile to find out what the price was. - mom2abcd 10:51 Jan 20 (14)
- Hey I searched that last night and couldn't find the cost (found the discount though) -m - Kathie in VA 11:03 Jan 20 (0)
- It plainly says that you save up to $15 on a one-year membership - Mom2boys 11:00 Jan 20 (1)
  - Well, I *think* I found that it costs $115 for a one year membership. - mom2abcd 11:21 Jan 20 (0)
- What exactly do you get for that money? nt - Heather in VA 10:59 Jan 20 (10)
  - What you get for the money - oakmom 20:40 Jan 20 (3)
    - The people whom HSLDA have defended in court and won would disagree with you (or anyone else who disuputes HSLDA's worth). nt - Ellie 23:20 Jan 20 (2)
      - Here's a link to an article for things to check on before buying a membership with HSLDA. - oakmom 23:36 Jan 20 (1)
        
        There is nothing you can link that would cause me to change my mind... - Ellie 0:10 Jan 21 (0)
  - Just FYI, some of your money will go to lobby for conservative causes that have nothing to do with hs'ing. If this bothers you, you might want to put your $$ somewhere else. nt - Pam in MD 16:03 Jan 20 (0)
  - Philosophically or tangibly? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:48 Jan 20 (4)
    - I disagree. The states that have the most relaxed homeshooling requirements are the states in which HSLDA has had the least involvement. - oakmom 20:53 Jan 20 (3)
      - What isn't true, Ellie? oakmom's subject line or the content of the article? nt - Pam in MD 0:08 Jan 21 (1)
        
        This is obviously misplaced, should go under Ellie's post below. nt - Pam in MD 0:09 Jan 21 (0)
      - That isn't true, but the HEM folks are entitled to their opinion. nt - Ellie 23:18 Jan 20 (0)
Oh neat! Thanks for the heads up...Dh and I were just discussing that we might want to get joined up soon. (nm) - Tinka Pooda 9:17 Jan 20 (0)

Starting Sonrise History next year, and have a few questions. - cin 8:57 Jan 20 (3)

You need to read Sonlight's articles.... - kbm 14:19 Jan 20 (2)
- Thank You For your response for a poor soul who is still learning the difference between sonRISE and sonLIGHT :) nt - cin 17:32 Jan 20 (1)
  - 'Tis all good stuff... :) Good luck. :) - kbm 19:23 Jan 20 (0)

Copywork/Dictation...do you cite the reference? more - PameLA in VA 8:48 Jan 20 (2)

Do you mean saying "By so-and-so'.. - Heather in VA 12:41 Jan 20 (1)
- Yes, that's what I mean. Thanks for your answer. nt - PameLA in VA 0:43 Jan 21 (0)

Why teach Diagraming sentences? - chelsea in TN 8:15 Jan 20 (9)

Thank you ........ - chelsea in TN 12:05 Jan 20 (0)
Because it's FUN! (m) - 2lilreds in NC 11:44 Jan 20 (0)
Necessary? No. Helpful? Definitely? Yes. MOST of the time. - Paula H 11:35 Jan 20 (0)
Presents a different way of viewing grammar. - GailV 11:05 Jan 20 (0)
Well I think it helps with writing... - Heather in VA 10:58 Jan 20 (0)
Because it is fun? - frogpond1 10:53 Jan 20 (0)
Some kids need visual to "get it" nt - Lisa 10:31 Jan 20 (0)
I think it's an exercise in logic as well. . . to learn how to think critically. nt - Pam in MA 8:49 Jan 20 (0)
I do it because to me it's a basic model of learning... - karenciavo 8:35 Jan 20 (0)

What did SWB recommend for grammar before FLL... - Heather in VA 7:58 Jan 20 (11)

It's not a full program, but you might like - KarenNC 8:51 Jan 20 (2)
- I used Ruth Heller's World of Language books along with... - Deb in PA 9:01 Jan 20 (1)
  - We've picked up some Jr. Mad Libs to try. They look fun.nt - KarenNC 14:39 Jan 20 (0)
what is FLL? didn't see it on the board abbrv list nt - cin 8:47 Jan 20 (1)
- First Language Lessons by Jessie Wise NT - kbm 8:48 Jan 20 (0)
English for the Thoughtful Child. We used that with my oldest (m) - Teresa in TX 8:43 Jan 20 (0)
In the previous edition, it was "English for the Thoughtful Child." - GVA 8:37 Jan 20 (0)
Are you interested in starting Latin? She can learn English grammar as she learns Latin. My 5 and 6 yr olds are learning parts of speech through Prima Latina (and it's fun!!) NT - Jennifer in San Antonio 8:18 Jan 20 (2)
- You know I've been considering this - my oldest is doing LFC... - Heather in VA 9:43 Jan 20 (1)
  - I should clarify that LFC is a bit much not Latin itself. nt - Heather in VA 9:44 Jan 20 (0)
There is nothing before FLL. But your experience is common... (m) - OhElizabeth 8:13 Jan 20 (0)

Science Curriculum help - Jean 7:51 Jan 20 (12)

I'd recommend REAL Science. - Katrina 14:54 Jan 20 (0)
Have you looked at Noeo Science? m - Chris in VA 14:45 Jan 20 (0)
Living Learning Books Level 1--covers life science - becca 9:54 Jan 20 (2)
- We found Level 1 to lack much depth of study...mostly coloring and other busy work. Before buying, look at the samples. nt - Carol 10:09 Jan 20 (1)
  - Which is exactly why I love it for first grade. - DB in NJ 13:04 Jan 20 (0)
re: I have been enjoying K12 for science this year with my K and 2nd. nt - katie4 8:58 Jan 20 (0)
Do what will work for you! - Ria 8:20 Jan 20 (0)
I'm not sure how you can say one science book "is" classical and another isn't... - OhElizabeth 8:07 Jan 20 (2)
- Exactly! We are doing BJU and notebooking it in a classical manner. nt - PameLA in VA 8:51 Jan 20 (1)
  - Same here and it's going great.(nt) - Tami 9:18 Jan 20 (0)
I particularly like Living Learning Books for Astronomy and Earth Science... - Arch At Home 8:05 Jan 20 (1)
- I thought LLB Chemistry was a great intro to chemistry and VERY easy to use! nt - Susan in TN 9:37 Jan 20 (0)

How do I get my 1st grader reading smoothly and into reading books (not just sounding out a few words?) - Debbie B 7:36 Jan 20 (23)

We just got past that point... - Nicole in WA 23:03 Jan 20 (1)
- good ideas. I will look at the history pockets too. ntd - Debbie B 23:12 Jan 20 (0)
This whole thread is very helpful! I am in the same boat w/my m - Laurey 19:06 Jan 20 (0)
I had a similar experience - Kathy in So Cal 14:32 Jan 20 (0)
One method we use is: Sound this out silently to yourself...when your ready, Say the word. - Mama Owl 12:01 Jan 20 (0)
Some children require a lot of practice to become proficient at blending..... - Nancy 10:11 Jan 20 (0)
Re: How do I get my 1st grader reading smoothly and into reading books (not just sounding out a few words?) - captuhura 8:49 Jan 20 (1)
- I have heard of co reading, thanks for the idea. nt - Debbie B 9:23 Jan 20 (0)
We found that adding in sight words really helped - KarenNC 8:45 Jan 20 (2)
- Saxon does have sight word cards. We review daily but he does not always remember them - Debbie B 8:49 Jan 20 (1)
  - Your library may have the reprints. - KarenNC 8:55 Jan 20 (0)
Check out Little Books/I See Sam books - Ottakee 8:36 Jan 20 (1)
- Thanks for the link and the help. nt - Debbie B 9:23 Jan 20 (0)
I could have written this less than a year ago... - Désirée 8:28 Jan 20 (2)
- Good to hear!! I mean it!! lol nt - Laurey 19:09 Jan 20 (0)
- This is so encouraging. I hope my little guy takes off too. ntd - Debbie B 9:24 Jan 20 (0)
A second on the little phonics books... - PameLA in VA 8:04 Jan 20 (1)
- Sounds like I should get him trying little books even if I co-read with him. thanks for the help! nt - Debbie B 9:25 Jan 20 (0)
I think he's doing fine.... - 2lilreds in NC 7:45 Jan 20 (2)
- Thank you. I didn't start 'worrying' until recently. Age should m - Laurey 19:15 Jan 20 (0)
- so this is normal!?! yeah. ;-) He wants to read chapter books like his big sisters. We will keep plugging along and hope it all falls into place soon. nt - Debbie B 9:27 Jan 20 (0)
Don't worry and don't compare your kid to other people's kids... - Alice 7:41 Jan 20 (1)
- Thank you for the encouragment. Sometimes I just need to hear that it will be okay! nt - Debbie B 9:27 Jan 20 (0)

Just wanted to say, we are so enjoying reading the Sam Campbell Living Forest Series, have you guys read them?... - Wanda 1:44 Jan 20 (11)

Oh goody, I'm glad others have found them. There are great sentences and passages for copywork/dictation! nt - Wanda 19:59 Jan 20 (0)
At Christmastime I found the complete set plus a paperback size... - kimminy 16:11 Jan 20 (4)
- Ok, you are going to spill the beans on where you bought them, right? :) - OhElizabeth 17:33 Jan 20 (3)
  - Oh for crying in a bucket! I meant to do that in my original... - kimminy 17:57 Jan 20 (2)
    - Hmmm...I went to their website and didn't find it, so I googled... - kimminy 18:03 Jan 20 (1)
      - Oops. Not the collective "you". The general "you". You know, not any "you" in particular. :) nt - kimminy 18:09 Jan 20 (0)
I had not heard of these but they look awesome! Thanks for sharing! nt - 2lilreds in NC 10:37 Jan 20 (0)
Oh, MAN! There are only TWO through ILL!!! I just requested those...I might have to buy the others! nt - Pensguys 8:20 Jan 20 (3)
- I'm just going to have to buy the whole darn set. Gonna put that right in the old HD budget.... or maybe ask for them for my birthday. :-) nt - 2lilreds in NC 11:48 Jan 20 (0)
- Read some online - MIch elle 8:35 Jan 20 (1)
  - Wonderful!!! Thanks!nt - Pensguys 13:54 Jan 20 (0)

Where are the comprehension questions for Sonlight 3/4 Language Arts readers? Are they in the history guide? Thanks. - Lyn 1:04 Jan 20 (2)

Yes. Comp. questions for readers are included in the history guide now. nt. - suzeintn 8:10 Jan 20 (1)
- Bummer. I have to scramble around for the 3/4 Core IG. Thanks. nm - Lyn 12:25 Jan 20 (0)

Subject Binders - TulaneMama 0:59 Jan 20 (6)

I only keep a sampling of work from year to year . . . we're drowing in home school stuff as it is /nft - katilac 15:19 Jan 20 (1)
- er, drowNing /nft - katilac 15:22 Jan 20 (0)
We have only two binders... - claire up north 10:43 Jan 20 (0)
We use file folders till there's enough stuff [more] - Lisa 7:51 Jan 20 (0)
We do... - OhElizabeth 7:11 Jan 20 (0)
We use a different binder for each subject. Everyone gets a new set of binders at the start of a new year. (m) - lizh 1:43 Jan 20 (0)

SOTW - how do you use it/continue with it? - TulaneMama 0:57 Jan 20 (1)

my understanding is.... - Peela 3:29 Jan 20 (0)

Questions about Learnables Grammar Enhancement (Spanish) m - Lucky Mom 0:29 Jan 20 (2)

I have talked with a gal at the Learnables - Julie in MN 1:28 Jan 20 (1)
- Thanks Julie, that is helpful! nt - Lucky Mom 11:17 Jan 20 (0)

What can you tell me about Classical Writing? - kbm 22:48 Jan 19 (9)

Me again - lol (m) - Stephanie in TX 22:58 Jan 19 (8)
- In 4th grade, I had my son do a year of R&S 3 just to - frogpond1 11:03 Jan 20 (1)
  - Actually, I tried that ... he hated R&S. But it's an excellent idea for others. nt - Stephanie in TX 17:07 Jan 20 (0)
- Have you considered having him type? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:13 Jan 20 (1)
  - For some reason, the typing takes just as long and is just as arduous for him. Oh, maybe it's because he won't practice? ;-) (m) - Stephanie in TX 9:23 Jan 20 (0)
- Oooh, another question for you please :) - kbm 23:14 Jan 19 (3)
  - I use the old combined Intro to Classical Studies (m) - Stephanie in TX 9:27 Jan 20 (2)
    - Thanks... now I just have to figure out where to start! - kbm 12:17 Jan 20 (1)
      - Re: Thanks... now I just have to figure out where to start! - Stephanie in TX 17:06 Jan 20 (0)

Has anyone used Abeka DVDs? - momofkhm 22:09 Jan 19 (24)

Be sure you look at BJUP's HomeSat DVDs. - Cindyg 0:20 Jan 21 (0)
I have a friend planning to use these with one dd(gr 7) next year... - Mama Owl 10:00 Jan 20 (4)
- BTW, Many people start out using a boxed Curricula..and you will find over time... - Mama Owl 10:10 Jan 20 (3)
  - In my limited experience... - Tami 10:53 Jan 20 (0)
  - I agree here - Cindy 10:24 Jan 20 (1)
    - Yes, That is a bit much..hehe! Live and learn. nt - mama owl 12:13 Jan 20 (0)
Set yourself up for success... - Tami 8:10 Jan 20 (2)
- Thanks that really does help! - momofkhm 8:27 Jan 20 (0)
- Also... - Tami 8:25 Jan 20 (0)
Thanks for the responses ladies! It helps! ~C (nt) - momofkhm 7:39 Jan 20 (0)
Are you having some kind of problems or need to change what you're doing? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:19 Jan 20 (4)
- I will begin h/s in the fall, so I have to change what I will be doing. :-) - momofkhm 7:39 Jan 20 (3)
  - No, I wouldn't recommend the dvd's for new homeschoolers... - OhElizabeth 8:09 Jan 20 (0)
  - What's h/s? Are you saying you're starting a job and need more help to get the teaching done? (m) - OhElizabeth 7:43 Jan 20 (1)
    - the second one. I don't write it hs b/c that to me is high school. so h/s is home school. Sorry. nt - momofkhm 8:24 Jan 20 (0)
You can call them and order a longer sample DVD with several grade levels on it. (m) - lizh 1:19 Jan 20 (1)
- They remind me AWANA tapes. If you have listened to those, I'm sure you will know what I'm talking about. nt - lizh 1:23 Jan 20 (0)
my experience... (m) - saved1112 0:48 Jan 20 (0)
I have a friend who did, and it ruined her dd's year (m) - Veronica 0:46 Jan 20 (1)
- They do give you 10 months to finsh the program....but you do have due dates you have to go by - Cindy 10:19 Jan 20 (0)
This is a post I answered on the 17th about Abeka DVD Program. - Cindy 22:22 Jan 19 (1)
- Hope this helps....I just did a copy and paste.....wondering could I have linked to all of the answers?NT - Cindy 23:17 Jan 19 (0)
Re: Has anyone used Abeka DVDs? - Tina 22:19 Jan 19 (1)
- Well it would help if I would finish what I was saying... LOL .... more... - Tina 22:22 Jan 19 (0)

Stacy in NJ -- about a Middle Ages history pocket style book - Stacia 22:02 Jan 19 (5)

I've been looking for something like this, thanks!! nm - Jean in CA 13:38 Jan 20 (0)
I thank you, too. This looks great! nt - mom2abcd 0:49 Jan 20 (0)
Thank you so much for posting and linking this. It looks terrific. :- ) nm - Stacy in NJ 23:59 Jan 19 (2)
- You're welcome! And...(more) - Stacia 0:34 Jan 20 (1)
  - I'm going to go ahead and buy it. m - Stacy in 14:40 Jan 20 (0)

SOTW Content Question on Canadian History... - GVA 21:47 Jan 19 (3)

Thanks. Sounds like SOTW 3 will do it. nt - GVA 8:39 Jan 20 (0)
SOTW 3 has quite a bit - Nicole in WA 0:58 Jan 20 (0)
There is more in SOTW 3, including Champlain and some about the Indian wars in the 1600's and 1700's. Might be more, but that's as far as we've gotten! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 22:34 Jan 19 (0)

Is there any way to get actual content and samples of Abeka without going to a meeting? (more) - Heather in VA 21:41 Jan 19 (1)

I believe Abeka Grammar's first book in grade 3(language 3 ?? I think) and they - Mama Owl 14:01 Jan 20 (0)

Art appreciation: How much do you do? (m) - 2lilreds in NC 21:31 Jan 19 (7)

We use AO's artist of the term [more] - Lisa 7:54 Jan 20 (0)
Thanks everyone! Great info (and Kisa, I'm right there with you!). nt - 2lilreds in NC 7:42 Jan 20 (0)
We have an Artist of the Month space.....(m) - Amy in OH 6:59 Jan 20 (0)
Re: Art appreciation - Paula H 3:02 Jan 20 (0)
O.K, sinc

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