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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 26 (0)

Can anyone tell me more about Classical Composition... - Kristie 22:18 Jan 26 (0)

Any Sonlight Core 100 users out there?? question - Chris in CA 21:16 Jan 26 (0)

Has anyone had problems getting Rosetta Stone to run on a Mac? m - BBH765 21:13 Jan 26 (0)

How do you keep your kids from accidently finding p*rn on their search engines- - Dooley 21:01 Jan 26 (0)

Amy Pak's timeline figures... anyone use these in creative ways? - mom2abcd 20:56 Jan 26 (0)

Writing programmes...grade 3 (m) - Carol 20:47 Jan 26 (2)

You don't necessarily need a writing program at all. What do you use for English grammar, by the way? (nt) - Colleen 23:07 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Writing programmes...grade 3 (m) - Ellie 22:33 Jan 26 (0)

Need help with LA and Math decision (m) - Andrea in AL 20:37 Jan 26 (2)

Have you looked at First Language Lessons by Jessie Wise? m - Lana in TX 23:04 Jan 26 (0)
I'll speak to the math.....m - Julieofsardis 21:23 Jan 26 (0)

Any "charts" to fill in for learning simple addition/subtraction facts? (Like the multiplication table?) - mom2abcd 20:24 Jan 26 (0)

Anyone familiar w/ "My Phonogram Reader" by Ann Ward?? -m - Kathie in VA 20:12 Jan 26 (2)

Yes, I had this at one time.. - Sunny 20:57 Jan 26 (0)
Hey, Kathie in VA...would you email me, please...I have a question..nt - Wanda 20:38 Jan 26 (0)

Thanks everyone for the Drawing curriculum feedback... - Heather in VA 19:44 Jan 26 (0)

What to use after 1st Language Lessons - Vickie 19:40 Jan 26 (5)

R&S English 3. (nt) - Colleen 23:08 Jan 26 (0)
2nd Language Lessons will be out this year.... Hopefully in time for when you need it. nt - Tina 20:31 Jan 26 (0)
My middle child is using PLL and Ridgewood Grammar together. Rod & Staff 3 is also a good choice. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:14 Jan 26 (0)
We went right into R&S Eng 3. -nt - Kathie in VA 20:13 Jan 26 (0)
We are going with Growing with Grammar. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:58 Jan 26 (0)

Where can I purchase the McCall-Crabs readers? And how do I find out what level is for which grade? TIA nt - Kimber 18:37 Jan 26 (4)

Rainbow Resource, we're doing book C which is 5th grade. nt - Lyn in MN 22:42 Jan 26 (0)
Thank you very much nt - Kimber 20:39 Jan 26 (0)
Spalding.org (link inside) - Jackie in AR 19:07 Jan 26 (0)
Just saw some on the sale & swap board. nt - KIN 18:39 Jan 26 (0)

Senefer: A Young Genius in Old Egypt - I tried to order last year and it was OOP - any suggestions about where I can order this? TIA! nt - ELaurie 17:16 Jan 26 (7)

This may seem all-too-obvious, but do check your library; ours has it. (nt) - Colleen 23:09 Jan 26 (0)
Veritas had it on backorder for me for about a year... - JennG 22:19 Jan 26 (0)
You mean you don't know about all the great places to buy used books?!? (m) - OhElizabeth 17:25 Jan 26 (2)
- Oh Dear, and I told my dh I wouldn't be spending as much this year as I did last year! (sm) - ELaurie 17:43 Jan 26 (1)
  - Or should I say "husbanK"? Sorry, couldn't resist ; ). nt - ELaurie 17:48 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Senefer: A Young Genius in Old Egypt - I tried to order last year and it was OOP - any suggestions about where I can order this? TIA! nt - Donna in WA 17:22 Jan 26 (1)
- Thanks Donna. You've got mail! (sm) - ELaurie 17:47 Jan 26 (0)

I have some questions about Veritas Press history flashcards... - Rita 16:51 Jan 26 (4)

You can view the cards, Teacher's Manuals and supplemental reading selections .......... - Susan in MS 20:24 Jan 26 (0)
As ELaurie said, they're numbered, but they're also color coded by.... - Donna A. 19:30 Jan 26 (0)
This is the only picture I can find...odd but true...front only link - Tap, tap, tap 17:38 Jan 26 (0)
You can find a sample in the catalogue (sm) - ELaurie 16:56 Jan 26 (0)

We've about finished Apologia Botany, would like opinions.... - HappyHobbitMom 16:46 Jan 26 (1)

I'm using Apologia Astronomy with my 6th grader... (m) - Beth in TN 18:11 Jan 26 (0)

For those interested, Bluedorn's Greek Alphabeterion and Hupogrammon do in fact use Erasmian Pronunciation and (m) - Tracy in Ky 16:12 Jan 26 (6)

Just finished reading the thread on this below... - PattyNJ 17:04 Jan 26 (3)
- I just pulled it out to look through it... - abbeyej 17:32 Jan 26 (2)
  - I think the problem is that there are so many punctuation variations out there anyway--even within Erasmian punctuation...(m) - Tracy in Ky 18:19 Jan 26 (1)
    - Good-grief. Make that "pronuciation" not "punctuation." I've been studying this stuff too much. Yikes. nt - Tracy in Ky 18:21 Jan 26 (0)
Is this the pronunciation used in EG as well? nt - PattyNJ 16:53 Jan 26 (1)
- Never mind. I just scrolled down and found the answer. {blush} nt - PattyNJ 16:56 Jan 26 (0)

Does anyone know of a phonics program that teaches all the individual sounds each letter, or letter combo, makes at one time....m - Tap, tap, tap 15:37 Jan 26 (9)

Wow! I had no idea there were so many programs like this...thanks again...nt - Tap, tap, tap 23:14 Jan 26 (0)
Reading Reflex, I think does this! TATRAS...Does this... - mama owl 20:04 Jan 26 (0)
Reading Made Easy by Valerie Bendt? I have this and I love it because my little guy was reading 3 letter words very early on in the book. nt - Elaine 19:15 Jan 26 (1)
- I like RME too, but . . . - ELaurie 20:14 Jan 26 (0)
Try www.verticalphonics.com (nt) - Rebecca S 17:49 Jan 26 (0)
Yep! (m) - Tinka Pooda 16:31 Jan 26 (1)
- ooooh good to know ....I've never used any of her work. Thanks .nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:16 Jan 26 (0)
Writing Road to Reading and Spell to Write and Read both do this with phonograms. nt - amber in GA 15:45 Jan 26 (1)
- Thanks so much...I'm off to investigate...:0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:48 Jan 26 (0)

What does SWR stand for?(nt) - CC in Ga 15:29 Jan 26 (2)

Spell to Write and Read nt - Susan in OR 15:43 Jan 26 (1)
- Thank You.(nt) - CC in Ga 15:52 Jan 26 (0)

Planning out next year (Am. Hist)--any comments pro/con on the D'Aulaire books? Ages 9, 7, and tagalong 5. (nt) - JennG 15:26 Jan 26 (4)

Dd is enjoying the Ben Franklin one with Little Richard quotes on every page. nt - Wendy 20:13 Jan 26 (0)
We love them. - Josie 16:00 Jan 26 (2)
- Us, too! (Except the Star Spangled Banner - not what I expected. Not much there.) nt - Regena in KY 19:24 Jan 26 (1)
  - Interesting! Good to know that. Thanks! (nt) - JennG 22:19 Jan 26 (0)

Biblioplan vs. History of Mystery - Sandi 15:05 Jan 26 (3)

FYI -- SOTW is scheduled in Biblioplan. nt - Beth in TN 18:12 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Biblioplan vs. History of Mystery - profmom 16:30 Jan 26 (0)
We like both.... do you mean Ancients? - Jean in CA 15:14 Jan 26 (0)

I really, really need help with language arts decisions for next year (third grade). Any advice? m... - krilea 15:05 Jan 26 (10)

Goodness! There's a bunch of duplications and mix-and-match going on there!... - Ellie 22:43 Jan 26 (0)
Okay, here's a totally different opinion.....m - Julieofsardis 16:43 Jan 26 (1)
- Thank you...I think some of the problem is that I don't totally get Shurley or the Wise Guide-maybe a teacher's manual would help? m - krilea 17:17 Jan 26 (0)
Well that's quite the list! (m) - OhElizabeth 15:57 Jan 26 (3)
- Ok, I had no idea that the Wise Guide was part of SWR and she has the phonogram cards, is this the same as the Saseri cards? nt - krilea 17:21 Jan 26 (1)
  - Wise Guide is just the spelling list, the SWR is the TM and how to. Sanseri is her name, yes. nt - Sunny 17:40 Jan 26 (0)
- I think this is what I would do too. - Sunny 16:37 Jan 26 (0)
Call R&S and others - MIch elle 15:57 Jan 26 (0)
Totally OT (more) - Dyan 15:25 Jan 26 (1)
- I'm happy to share my experience (more) - krilea 17:33 Jan 26 (0)

spelling and grammar - LJ 15:00 Jan 26 (0)

How do you get your dc to understand all the algorithms for fractions?.... - Kathy in NC 14:59 Jan 26 (4)

Perhaps borrowing Math-U-See Epsilon level and have her watch the videos/DVDs? - Lori D. 20:20 Jan 26 (0)
Thanks, Michele.... - Kathy in NC 16:33 Jan 26 (0)
I think it's important to understand why - Michele T. in WA 15:25 Jan 26 (1)
- and one more thing... - Michele T. in WA 15:30 Jan 26 (0)

Winter Promise Book List - LN 14:42 Jan 26 (1)

I do, drop me an e-mail and i will mail them to you... - -rebecca- 17:47 Jan 26 (0)

Is there anywhere I can see samples of Rainbow Science? nt - Chris in CA 14:29 Jan 26 (1)

Never mind found it - should have Googled before I asked nt - Chris in CA 14:34 Jan 26 (0)

Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - momto2 14:13 Jan 26 (25)

Truth be told, my oldest remembers very little (at most, LOL) from SOTW 1 & 2, which we read two years ago when he was in third grade. And that's *with* many extra books and narration pages. (nt) - Colleen 23:14 Jan 26 (1)
- Oh...and that's not to say we don't enjoy SOTW, but it's just one of many resources we use. (nt) - Colleen 23:16 Jan 26 (0)
One thing that helped my dd/8 remember what I read was... - d4pw in So.FLA 19:43 Jan 26 (0)
You are not alone... :-) (more) - Stacia 19:41 Jan 26 (0)
Here's what I think my son will retain, long term, from SOTW: - Cindyg 18:09 Jan 26 (2)
- This is very a wonderful post.....SO true, and all they need right now....nt - Julieofsardis 21:33 Jan 26 (0)
- I agree and have one to add: - Patty in WA 21:12 Jan 26 (0)
I really rely on the questions in the AG... (m) - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 18:08 Jan 26 (0)
Are you discussing the material with them? I don't me quizzing them........m - Stacy in NJ 15:47 Jan 26 (0)
We do SOTW in tandem with Sonlight. The historical fiction helps with retention. NT - Becki in IN 14:50 Jan 26 (2)
- Us, too, and we also add in the VP history cards and some VP books. (nt) - JennG 15:22 Jan 26 (1)
  - The CDs work best for us only because we've already read the book when we use them. - JennG 21:37 Jan 26 (0)
Do you have the audio cd's? more - Lyanne 14:46 Jan 26 (1)
- We have the cds and my dd seems to do worse with them... - Kari C in FL 17:24 Jan 26 (0)
That's why I'm going to be doing VP instead, because my goal is retention. nt - OhElizabeth 14:23 Jan 26 (3)
- Re: That's why I'm going to be doing VP instead, because my goal is retention. nt - momto2 14:26 Jan 26 (2)
  - VP=Veritas Press. There are various ways people do it... (m) - OhElizabeth 16:19 Jan 26 (0)
  - Re: That's why I'm going to be doing VP instead, because my goal is retention. nt - ldee 14:43 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - Julie in Austin 14:17 Jan 26 (6)
- Re: Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - momto2 14:23 Jan 26 (5)
  - "Narration" doesn't have to be in written form, especially with the ages of your children. (m) - Kristine out of lurking 15:42 Jan 26 (0)
  - Re: Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - Julie in Austin 15:01 Jan 26 (3)
    - Re: Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - momto2 15:30 Jan 26 (2)
      - Re: Anyone have trouble with SOTW? My kids don't seem to retain a lot from it. - Julie in Austin 16:05 Jan 26 (1)
        
        Another idea... - mom2abcd 20:04 Jan 26 (0)

Anyone have anything to tell me about Professor B math?? - nanci 14:08 Jan 26 (5)

I use this now and think it is great!!! - ldee 14:50 Jan 26 (4)
- I had a discussion with Momofabcd about this further down on the board (sm) - ELaurie 17:02 Jan 26 (3)
  - Yes, you can hit Control and then F on your keyboard... - mom2abcd 20:18 Jan 26 (0)
  - See if this works . . . - ELaurie 17:05 Jan 26 (1)
    - Sorry, I don't know how to bring up a link (sm) - ELaurie 17:09 Jan 26 (0)

If you don't do history chronologically, how do you organize your history studies? (more)... - Dyan 14:06 Jan 26 (3)

We just did things that were interesting... - Ellie 20:03 Jan 26 (1)
- Same here.... - Wendy 20:12 Jan 26 (0)
This is what I'm doing with my 1st grader... - Heather in VA 17:50 Jan 26 (0)

Question for anyone using A Reason for Handwriting and going from printing to cursive (m) - HootOwl 14:01 Jan 26 (8)

You can always use the manuscript pages for a younger child later on. - Josie 16:05 Jan 26 (0)
according to the directions, Transition can be used many ways... - Jean 15:07 Jan 26 (0)
Thanks ladies! I'll just get Level T and skip to the cursive pages. nt - HootOwl 14:40 Jan 26 (1)
- Wow, I didn't know they had a level T...... They have changed it again... :o) nt - Tina 15:03 Jan 26 (0)
That's exactly what I did - - Mary in TX 14:36 Jan 26 (0)
I haven't heard of level T. Do you mean level D? more... - Tina 14:20 Jan 26 (2)
- I think they mean transition.. could be wrong... hi Tina :) nt - Lisa WA :) 16:19 Jan 26 (1)
  - more... & *wave*wave*wave* - Tina 16:40 Jan 26 (0)

Narration/spelling help - sample inside, where to go from here... - Wanda 13:35 Jan 26 (2)

I'd have her start tying her written narrations... - Lea:) 14:28 Jan 26 (1)
- Thank you, I appreciate knowing this... - Wanda 14:44 Jan 26 (0)

WordSmith: Is there a website to view samples? (nt) - Sherri in KS 13:32 Jan 26 (1)

www.christianbook.com nt - Jill 13:52 Jan 26 (0)

Magic, Fantasy and Fairytales in Literature- Confused, Please Help! - Sophia 13:16 Jan 26 (6)

Re: Magic, Fantasy and Fairytales in Literature- Confused, Please Help! - SFS 16:58 Jan 26 (0)
here is an article that helped me to explain why... - amber in GA 14:42 Jan 26 (0)
Here's some reading that might help you... - Lea:) 14:24 Jan 26 (0)
I understand your concern.... - Tricia in Phx 13:27 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Magic, Fantasy and Fairytales in Literature- Confused, Please Help! - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:25 Jan 26 (1)
- it makes it so that you can discuss it in light of your beliefs/ - proverbs31andra 13:38 Jan 26 (0)

What do you use after Latin Primer III? - momofkhm 13:01 Jan 26 (3)

If you wanted to continue this same series, you would go into Latin Grammar I, then Latin Grammar II. nt - Susan in SoCal 14:42 Jan 26 (2)
- Is the grammar 1 book the same level as say, Henle 1 or Wheelocks? - Mama Owl 17:45 Jan 26 (1)
  - I was wondering this also, since....(m) - Regena in KY 19:30 Jan 26 (0)

I was just on the Classmate Math website and have a question. - Pegasus 12:42 Jan 26 (2)

it is just CDs. - Deidre in GA 13:52 Jan 26 (0)
I believe you can print them if you need to. You can also print out notes of the main points of each lesson. nt - Kayleen Todd 13:45 Jan 26 (0)

Help - my 5th grader wants to learn to draw... - Heather in VA 12:27 Jan 26 (12)

What about "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" ? - Mama Owl 19:59 Jan 26 (0)
I love Drawinf w/ children!! Here is a great link with lesson plans! - Lisa WA 16:26 Jan 26 (1)
- Do you LOVE my typos?! :) LOL Oops... Should read Drawing :) nt - Lisa WA 16:27 Jan 26 (0)
We have used several - Chris in CA 14:21 Jan 26 (3)
- You peeked my interest -m - Kathie in VA 16:27 Jan 26 (1)
  - What I like about the book is that - Chris in CA 20:58 Jan 26 (0)
- I just realized - Chris in CA 14:23 Jan 26 (0)
Drawing curricula - Paula H 13:19 Jan 26 (0)
Have you seen "Phonics of Drawing"? - Pegasus 12:46 Jan 26 (1)
- My 5th grade dd is using this .....m - Julieofsardis 21:35 Jan 26 (0)
"I Can Do All Things" or "Draw Squad"... - Terri in MN 12:35 Jan 26 (0)
Drawing With Children link - carin' for seven 12:31 Jan 26 (0)

Need site with printable math fact cheat sheets - math tables(message inside) - Mommybear 12:15 Jan 26 (4)

Print out your own tables from Superkids Math Worksheet Creator... - Nick's Mama 17:24 Jan 26 (0)
I have a blank times table that I made in Publisher - Michele T. in WA 15:36 Jan 26 (1)
- Oh, I don't have Publisher. Thanks very much, anyway! nt - Mommybear 17:32 Jan 26 (0)
Would this one help? - Verena 12:17 Jan 26 (0)

Dumb question of the day: Is the author of Truthquest the same as the one who wrote *All through the Ages*? nt - Verena 11:52 Jan 26 (2)

No :-) nt - karenciavo 11:54 Jan 26 (1)
- Alrighty... Just checkin' :-). nt - Verena 12:07 Jan 26 (0)

Shurley Grammar users -- Do you have to supplement with a writing program? and vocabulary? (m) - Sherri in KS 11:44 Jan 26 (4)

Yes and no... - Tami 14:55 Jan 26 (0)
Yes and yes. m - LCGal 12:30 Jan 26 (2)
- What didn't you like about the writing in Shurley? Would you please elaborate. (nt) - Sherri in KS 13:27 Jan 26 (1)
  - It wasn't that I didn't like it, I just thought that there might be another program that was better quality. nt - LCGal 15:19 Jan 26 (0)

Where else to you all search for used curriuculums? (nt) - Jean 11:39 Jan 26 (1)

Lots of Places (m) - Tricia in Phx 11:44 Jan 26 (0)

The Rainbow Science vs. Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science -- I can't decide - Sherri in KS 11:36 Jan 26 (5)

we started with Apologia and then switched (m) - mom2three 12:07 Jan 26 (2)
- I have a friend who has had the same experience... - SFS 17:05 Jan 26 (1)
  - I'm going to agree here .... - Heather in VA 18:09 Jan 26 (0)
I can't compare the two, but we are using Rainbow... - Laurainks 12:04 Jan 26 (1)
- Great input. Thanks. I'm having trouble reaching donnayoung.org (m) - Sherri in KS 12:10 Jan 26 (0)

Pensguys or other SWR users...question about pronunciation inside - mama of two-ize 11:28 Jan 26 (7)

This harkens back to the i vs e sound in lily (m) - Wendy 13:03 Jan 26 (4)
- You teach the y as i, instead of e, b/c when you are dictating.. - Wanda 14:09 Jan 26 (0)
- To be honest, and know that I'm risking being stupid here (m) - mama of two-ize 13:13 Jan 26 (2)
  - It's really easy (m) - Wendy 13:21 Jan 26 (1)
    - Please forgive ALL my grammar errors. Someone take my keyboard away! nt - Wendy 13:26 Jan 26 (0)
Oh! I also wanted to ask... - mama of two-ize 11:32 Jan 26 (1)
- Re: Oh! I also wanted to ask... - Wendy 13:01 Jan 26 (0)

I've discovered that I really like R&S math. Questions about when to start with ds.... - RhondaM. 11:22 Jan 26 (8)

I use their 1st grade book for K. nt - Heather in OK 12:57 Jan 26 (2)
- Thanks Heather. I'm going to look into doing that... - RhondaM. 13:27 Jan 26 (1)
  - RhondaM, 1st grade math is basically learning the lower add/sub facts and - mama Owl 16:38 Jan 26 (0)
Make the duck pond......... - -rebecca- 12:26 Jan 26 (2)
- Re: Make the duck pond......... - RhondaM. 12:39 Jan 26 (1)
  - The bee and flower chart in second grade is cute, too! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 14:08 Jan 26 (0)
Re: I've discovered that I really like R&S math. Questions about when to start with ds.... - Ellie 11:29 Jan 26 (1)
- Great. That is exactly what I wanted to know. :-) Thank you. nt - RhondaM. 12:18 Jan 26 (0)

Educational Fontware vs Startwrite Opinions on either? - AjaMom 11:17 Jan 26 (6)

Does EF include special lines you can make for different ages? nt - Michelle My Bell 18:06 Jan 26 (1)
- You can make the lines that fit any font, and print them in any size you want. nt - abbeyej 18:45 Jan 26 (0)
I prefer EF. It's easy to use in Word (or other word processing program). I tried StartWrite and didn't care for having a whole separate program (plus it seemed "buggy" when I used it). nt - abbeyej 14:50 Jan 26 (0)
Of the two I prefer Educational Fontware... - Kay in IN 14:45 Jan 26 (0)
I have Startwrite... - Dyan 13:41 Jan 26 (0)
I would like to know this too and (m) - Des 12:02 Jan 26 (0)

What are some cloorful, spiral math programs? Thank you NM - Marsha 11:07 Jan 26 (8)

I have used both programs--they are both colorful, spiral and I liked them both. nt - Donna in WA 11:46 Jan 26 (4)
- I haven't used Abeka, but yes, Horizons is colorful and we like it. I haven't used the TMs. nt - abbeyej 14:52 Jan 26 (0)
- Donna, does Horizons have a better teacher's guide? (m) - RhondaM. 12:23 Jan 26 (2)
  - Re: Donna, does Horizons have a better teacher's guide? (m) - Donna in WA 12:58 Jan 26 (1)
    - Thanks Donna...(m) - RhondaM. 13:26 Jan 26 (0)
Horizons is spiral and from what Ive seen it looks colorful (I've never used it so I cannot give it a review good or bad). HTH nt - Akmommy 11:16 Jan 26 (0)
Abeka. And I'm not sure, but *maybe* Horizons. nt - RhondaM. 11:13 Jan 26 (0)
Sorry, that should be colorful. nm - Marsha 11:08 Jan 26 (0)

I never thought I'd see the day when my 2nd & 6th grader.... - Margarete 11:07 Jan 26 (1)

Re: I never thought I'd see the day when my 2nd & 6th grader.... - Mary in Idaho 17:29 Jan 26 (0)

Saxon manipulatives - mitch 10:59 Jan 26 (5)

I got mine at a curriculum fair w/ the tote for $65. I would look for this price range...nm - tink1234 19:57 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Saxon manipulatives - mitch 11:59 Jan 26 (0)
They offer full classroom sets, for so many students. you need to make sure you are looking at either a set for one student or homeschool set...m.... - proverbs31Sandra 11:42 Jan 26 (0)
Could you have been looking at a classroom set rather than a homeschool set? NT - kbm 11:34 Jan 26 (0)
I think it must be an error. I bought them last year from Saxon and they were well under $100 if I am remembering correctly. - Kathy in So Cal 11:10 Jan 26 (0)

OhElizabeth...how did the SWR go yesterday?m - Pensguys 10:51 Jan 26 (1)

Well she definitely liked it... - OhElizabeth 11:16 Jan 26 (0)

Do K Saxon now or wait?? - prov31Sandra 10:51 Jan 26 (9)

Wait!!! (m) - Tricia in Phx 13:23 Jan 26 (0)
I second the "go for it!".. m - Vkay 11:07 Jan 26 (0)
We absolutely loved Saxon K! Great for preschool. (m) - Kisa in CA 11:05 Jan 26 (0)
Go for it!!!!.......m - Julieofsardis 10:59 Jan 26 (5)
- THANKS!!! m/... - prov31Sandra 11:02 Jan 26 (4)
  - Well, I do agree with your friends, but....m - Julieofsardis 11:05 Jan 26 (3)
    - oh-uh- groan, taking spear out of side...it was expensive. lol!! nt - proverbs31Sandra 11:27 Jan 26 (2)
      - Well . . . I have one listed on the For Sale Board (m) - HootOwl 11:39 Jan 26 (1)
        
        too late but I know someone on the SL board who is looking for one used, I will tell her. nt - proverbs31andra 11:43 Jan 26 (0)

Is Reading Strands actually helpful? Worth buying? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 10:48 Jan 26 (3)

It depends on your preferences....m - Julieofsardis 11:01 Jan 26 (2)
- That is right. ;) ... - Nan in Mass 19:07 Jan 26 (0)
- Thank you. :-) nt - RhondaM. 11:03 Jan 26 (0)

CW- Aesop - Do any of you use this for the writing projects alone? (more...) - Zee 10:34 Jan 26 (2)

I have just started doing this. (m) - Allison 12:50 Jan 26 (1)
- I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for your input. n.t. - Zee 17:01 Jan 26 (0)

Has anyone come up with a plan to teach ABC's and all their tricks - Jill 10:31 Jan 26 (2)

Re: Has anyone come up with a plan to teach ABC's and all their tricks - Tinka Pooda 10:35 Jan 26 (1)
- scaredy cat - Laurainks 12:11 Jan 26 (0)

Does anyone know when MP's Book of Roots is supposed to be out? nt - Heather in VA 10:27 Jan 26 (2)

It was SUPPOSED to be out by Sept. 2005, but --- (m) - Linda in NE 11:04 Jan 26 (1)
- Are you enjoying it? Do you study Latin as well? thanks nt - Heather in VA 11:55 Jan 26 (0)

SWR users... Do you have your K/1st grade levels students make a reference book?....M - trinaw2boys 10:09 Jan 26 (3)

No....only the dictation of words and quiz phonograms...nt - ldee 15:00 Jan 26 (0)
Skip it and move on. I haven't done one in ages and we're just fine. (m) - OhElizabeth 10:25 Jan 26 (1)
- Ok, thanks. He did seem to really understand the 'silent final e' page ......M - trinaw2boys 14:17 Jan 26 (0)

Henle Latin - has anyone used the Seton tapes that go along with this? Are they any help? What exactly is on them? nt - Mom2jrcsc 9:41 Jan 26 (3)

Re: Henle Latin - has anyone used the Seton tapes that go along with this? Are they any help? What exactly is on them? nt - LauraC 12:09 Jan 26 (1)
- We own these two audiocassettes also. - LH 16:29 Jan 26 (0)
I hope you get an answer. I will like to know this also. nt - LIF 11:49 Jan 26 (0)

Is anyone holding off on Voc. from Classical Roots until high school? Is there benefit to doing root word study, then Wordly Wise, the VFRU? nt - Christy in CO 9:38 Jan 26 (11)

I think holding off would be a good idea...m - LCGal 12:29 Jan 26 (0)
Roots or Vocabulary? It's like choosing between teaching phonics and spelling. - Paula H 10:54 Jan 26 (4)
- That's ok - thanks for the explanation. It makes sense. more... - Christy in CO 11:14 Jan 26 (1)
  - Not sure where you saw that; we use Singapore - Paula H 11:39 Jan 26 (0)
- I have requested - Paula H 11:07 Jan 26 (1)
  - It has now been edited. - Paula H 13:11 Jan 26 (0)
Piggybacking here...has anyone used Vocabulary From Classical Roots for Grade 5? nt - Amy in OH 10:18 Jan 26 (3)
- I tried it and gave up because..... - Peela 20:07 Jan 26 (0)
- My post is farther down the board--Yes we're using it nt - Lisa 10:32 Jan 26 (0)
- My 5th grade dd is currently using it...... more - Jen In MS 10:23 Jan 26 (0)
I ask this because SL doesn't do VFCR until Core 100 (9th). nt - Christy in CO 9:39 Jan 26 (0)

Are the timeline figures from Homeschool in the woods the only ones to chose from for ancient history? (nt) - kelley 9:35 Jan 26 (5)

classicalhomeeducation.com has a really nice set of stickers. nt - Terri in MN 12:21 Jan 26 (0)
I like the ones from (m) - Sandra in FL 9:53 Jan 26 (3)
- Jen, there are 20 figures (approx. 2" x 2") per page (m) - Sandra in FL 13:27 Jan 26 (1)
  - There are also samples on the faq page (nt) - Sandra in FL 13:31 Jan 26 (0)
- Sandra, can these be reduced and used in timeline notebooks? (nt) - Jen In MS 10:24 Jan 26 (0)

Any recommendations for a roots-based vocabulary program that (m) - Sandra in FL 9:30 Jan 26 (6)

We used English from the Roots Up cards only but - MIch elle 10:31 Jan 26 (0)
Well, yes, but you need to decide ... - Paula H 10:30 Jan 26 (0)
I've been researching this too - I've been given great reviews of Word Roots Software from Veritas Press. I think I'll give it a try. nt - Christy in CO 9:46 Jan 26 (1)
- Do you mean Word Roots from Critical Thinking - or is this something different? nt - Terri in MN 12:23 Jan 26 (0)
Words on the Vine (m) - Beth in TN 9:40 Jan 26 (0)
Rummy Roots doesn't involve making flashcards, just playing go fish... - Nan in Mass 9:37 Jan 26 (0)

Any earth science text suggestions? - Old Dominion Heather 9:22 Jan 26 (1)

How the Earth Works --excellent nt - Lisa 9:23 Jan 26 (0)

History of US- teacher guides? Are they worth it? - Heidi in NY 9:14 Jan 26 (0)

History of US- teacher guides? Are they worth it? - Heidi in NY 9:14 Jan 26 (6)

I purcahsed a few of the teacher's guide but I found that the ...more - Gloria 9:26 Jan 26 (5)
- May I ask a question about that SL Guide? - kbm 11:41 Jan 26 (2)
  - Yes, the Sonlight guide provides a conservative Christian view. (more) - Pegasus 12:53 Jan 26 (1)
    - Oh my gosh, that sounds so complicated! :) - kbm 15:58 Jan 26 (0)
- thanks.. - Heidi in NY 9:29 Jan 26 (1)
  - Your welcome...nt - Gloria 9:34 Jan 26 (0)

Can anyone compare Growing with Grammar to RS English?(nt) - Teresa in MO 8:51 Jan 26 (3)

Re: Can anyone compare Growing with Grammar to RS English?(nt) - Teacher of Triplets 12:46 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Can anyone compare Growing with Grammar to RS English?(nt) - Cindy in Illinois 10:21 Jan 26 (0)
I think someone asked this yesterday. nt - Pensguys 9:19 Jan 26 (0)

What do you do when they finish HWT workbooks too fast and not ready to move onto cursive? more - Kari C in FL 8:43 Jan 26 (7)

Well, we just got another copy of the 2nd grade printing book and the goal was to see how much better we could do. (nt) - JennG 11:23 Jan 26 (0)
Copywork (m) - Kim in NV 9:08 Jan 26 (2)
- Ditto! My 5.5yo dd just finished a HWT book and is NOT ready for cursive. So we're going to do copywork for a while. nt - Heather in OK 9:23 Jan 26 (0)
- I forgot to mention that I also have Educational Fontware which has the HWT fonts on it. HTH nt - Kim in NV 9:09 Jan 26 (0)
There is a way to print that exact font. It's called StartWrite. Link inside... - Donna A. 9:03 Jan 26 (1)
- I never thought about just redoing the same workbook... - Kari C in FL 9:59 Jan 26 (0)
I think they have two workbooks per set. nt - Tammyla 8:45 Jan 26 (0)

Ok - here's my tenative 2nd grade plan - thoughts? - Heather in VA 8:42 Jan 26 (14)

Hey Heather, Question about those SL Core 2 read alouds and readers... - OhElizabeth 10:35 Jan 26 (5)
- We are doing Core 1 read-alouds this year with Core 2 intermediate readers... - Heather in VA 10:46 Jan 26 (4)
  - I'm just realizing... - OhElizabeth 11:25 Jan 26 (3)
    - I can answer some of those questions. - kbm 12:03 Jan 26 (2)
      - I agree - the order matters far more from Core 3 and up... - Heather in VA 12:11 Jan 26 (1)
        
        I ordered 4 or 5... - OhElizabeth 14:18 Jan 26 (0)
CGC definitely has "enough" science!!!! nt - Lisa 9:24 Jan 26 (0)
This is similar to what I'm doing now with my 3rd grader - Debra in CO 9:14 Jan 26 (1)
- Thanks for the science info -(more) - Heather in VA 9:43 Jan 26 (0)
If you do the Aesop... - OhElizabeth 8:53 Jan 26 (2)
- I think I'll have to see about the SL LA... - Heather in VA 9:04 Jan 26 (1)
  - Yes, I have BJU Science 3 in my hot little hands... - OhElizabeth 9:15 Jan 26 (0)
Lookd good to me...any handwriting? (nt) - Old Dominion Heather 8:48 Jan 26 (1)
- Oh I forgot - we are finishing "learning" cursive this year and will continue with cursive copywork - mostly poetry. nt - Heather in VA 8:50 Jan 26 (0)

What to do after Singapore Math 5A/5B? My 10 yr.old son will finish this next month and I am wondering what to do next.(more.. - JRT 8:38 Jan 26 (2)

why do you feel the need to combine 6A/B with something else? - Deidre in GA 9:03 Jan 26 (1)
- Deidre, thanks for the input. nt. - JRT 12:37 Jan 26 (0)

Saxon Special 15% off ends March 1st (link inside) - Tinka Pooda 8:38 Jan 26 (0)

Has anybody used Bob Jones Science... - Heather 8:08 Jan 26 (1)

You can see the scope & sequence for BJU on their website www.bjup.com nt - OhElizabeth 8:31 Jan 26 (0)

Free lesson plans for music and history/coins - Kym 8:04 Jan 26 (1)

Perfect! We're doing a field trip to the bank this afternoon! nt - Donna A. 8:16 Jan 26 (0)

Hallie: Grade level for Fun With French? Thanks! nt - LCGal 8:00 Jan 26 (3)

I'm using Book 1 with my 6th graders - Hallie 9:45 Jan 26 (2)
- I also meant to say - Hallie 9:49 Jan 26 (1)
  - Thank you! This is very helpful. I might use it for 5th/7th for 1 year. nt - LCGal 12:24 Jan 26 (0)

Examples of Spelling Workout A and B-Sports edition - Lisa W. 7:59 Jan 26 (2)

Go to christianbook.com. That's where I look for samples. - Audrey in OH 12:51 Jan 26 (1)
- Found it there! Many thanks. nm - Lisa W. 17:38 Jan 26 (0)

My 6 yo dd's first written 'story' attempt - please share your thoughts. - Tabitha 7:25 Jan 26 (6)

Loved it -- some additional thoughts....m - Julieofsardis 10:28 Jan 26 (0)
She is six :) Sweet story was this written for a lesson or (m) - Tammyla 8:43 Jan 26 (1)
- This was a lesson in her phonic/reading curr...just to make up a story. Thanks for the spelling ideas. nt - Tabitha 9:10 Jan 26 (0)
Two thoughts... - OhElizabeth 8:39 Jan 26 (1)
- Yes, she's in Horizons Phonics/Reading...(m) - Tabitha 9:14 Jan 26 (0)
My 5 yo also wants to write things "her way." - KarenNC 7:45 Jan 26 (0)

Anyone using Universe in His Hands? sm - Rachel from Spore 7:24 Jan 26 (1)

Re: Anyone using Universe in His Hands? sm - tp 14:26 Jan 26 (0)

what do you all think of daily grams? nt - carin' for seven 7:22 Jan 26 (3)

The 2nd/3rd grade Daily Grams are pretty good... - Ellie 8:26 Jan 26 (0)
I think they really help. I do wish they had lines for the answers. I'm using 2nd grade. nt - Kisa in CA 7:39 Jan 26 (0)
We love them!! nt - Stephanie 7:38 Jan 26 (0)

Greek Alphabetarion -- what's the difference between the editions? - mom2abcd 7:03 Jan 26 (7)

Re: Greek Alphabetarion -- what's the difference between the editions? - Tinka Pooda 8:51 Jan 26 (6)
- Oops, sorry--- Link inside here. =) - Tinka Pooda 8:53 Jan 26 (5)
  - Thanks, Tinka Pooda! Question.. - mom2abcd 9:25 Jan 26 (4)
    - Just a word of encouragement... - christineg 12:38 Jan 26 (2)
      - Thanks, Christine and Tinka Pooda... - mom2abcd 19:21 Jan 26 (0)
      - Thanks Christine...that is encouraging! =) (nm) - Tinka Pooda 13:02 Jan 26 (0)
    - Re: Thanks, Tinka Pooda! Question.. - Tinka Pooda 10:23 Jan 26 (0)

link for Classmate Pre-Algebra, please? nt - AnneD 6:54 Jan 26 (1)

Classmate math.com - MIch elle 7:15 Jan 26 (0)

Can someone tell me the differences between Voc. from Classical Roots and Wordly Wise? more... - Christy in CO 6:42 Jan 26 (2)

How far have you gotten... - Paula H 10:07 Jan 26 (0)
Well, here's try at it - Lisa 7:56 Jan 26 (0)

Henle Latin I (answer key) - what's the difference between the Memoria Press key and the Loyola Press key? nt - Mom2jrcsc 6:29 Jan 26 (3)

No idea. I don't own the MP key (the "one" Henle item I don't own!) but as far as Ans Key goes - LH 7:04 Jan 26 (2)
- How do I know if one is the newer version? Do you have a print date? nt - Mom2jrcsc 7:34 Jan 26 (1)
  - If it has the answers in the front of the comb binding to the answers that still say "see Grammar No.46" or whatever - LH 16:32 Jan 26 (0)

Thanks Tami for answering ? about Hands-on heritage...nt - Margarete 6:28 Jan 26 (0)

Anyone here use TruthQuest? (m) - RhondaM. 6:19 Jan 26 (12)

Re: Anyone here use TruthQuest? (m) - OhElizabeth 8:10 Jan 26 (1)
- Thanks..(m) - RhondaM. 8:25 Jan 26 (0)
I love our TQ. But, we dont do any geography, and we are using Understanding Writing then CW later. nt - Sunny 7:28 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Anyone here use TruthQuest? (m) - Gloria 6:44 Jan 26 (6)
- Re: Anyone here use TruthQuest? (m) - RhondaM. 7:01 Jan 26 (5)
  - I looked at it, but I thought it was kinda, well, poorly done.(nt) - Tami 9:27 Jan 26 (3)
    - Re: I looked at it, but I thought it was kinda, well, poorly done.(nt) - RhondaM. 10:47 Jan 26 (2)
      - Hey Rhonda, Here are some art books that Jen4b posted earlier... - OhElizabeth 11:35 Jan 26 (1)
        
        Thanks very much...I'll check into these. nt - RhondaM. 12:52 Jan 26 (0)
  - No I did not purchase that. It just wasn't in my budget.nt - Gloria 7:09 Jan 26 (0)
I use it... - Tami 6:22 Jan 26 (1)
- Re: I use it... - RhondaM. 7:03 Jan 26 (0)

Can I use R&S grammer and use CW Aesop or would that be overkill? - CC in Ga 6:15 Jan 26 (3)

There is a post below concerning this by Wanda...but I'd not start CW for another year or so. nt - Pensguys 8:56 Jan 26 (0)
I'd keep working on the R&S and drop the CW for now... they can pick it up later (nt) - Christa 6:50 Jan 26 (0)
Here's what we're doing. . . - Pam in MA 6:18 Jan 26 (0)

Has anyone here used Expl. Creation with Zoology??(m) - CLS 6:01 Jan 26 (4)

we do, we do...more - CharlestonGal 10:28 Jan 26 (0)
We will start using this soon (m) - Kisa in CA 7:43 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Has anyone here used Expl. Creation with Zoology??(m) - Debbie in AR 6:49 Jan 26 (0)
We use it and LOVE it! The experiments that we've encountered so far are not unrealistic IMO. (m) - Rae 6:40 Jan 26 (0)

Jacobs Elem Algebra -- what to order - LH 5:39 Jan 26 (1)

Just those two pieces--answers are in teacher's manual. nt - Laura in CT 5:52 Jan 26 (0)

Ok--think I'm ready with 3rd/6th grade for next year - Lisa 5:28 Jan 26 (5)

Sounds good to me to! Are you doing formal Grammar? A question............. - Christy in CO 6:50 Jan 26 (2)
- Some answers other than the grammar - Lisa 7:22 Jan 26 (0)
- Woops! Left out R & Staff Grammar 4 nt - Lisa 7:11 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Ok--think I'm ready with 3rd/6th grade for next year - Susie in LA 5:58 Jan 26 (1)
- Sure, if Mommy says it's ok!!! lol..........nt - Lisa 6:13 Jan 26 (0)

test nt - test 5:20 Jan 26 (2)

I think I'm in another class - my schedule doesn't show a test nt - BMC 6:19 Jan 26 (1)
- LOL! : ) nt - Classicalmom2six (mom2six) 6:29 Jan 26 (0)

Terri in MN, I tried to search for your reviews of HO, but (m) - Michele in MN 5:15 Jan 26 (1)

I found it! Thanks! nt - Michele in MN 6:49 Jan 26 (0)

Using what you already own--Spelling success [more] - Lisa 5:13 Jan 26 (1)

Don't you love when that happens?!?! Good job! (nt) - junglemom 10:35 Jan 26 (0)

Missing some VP Press Explorers cards--if you have this set, please read - Lisa 5:08 Jan 26 (8)

Here goes! - OhElizabeth 5:19 Jan 26 (7)
- Thanks-more inside - Lisa 5:30 Jan 26 (6)
  - Good! As long as it's working for you! :) - OhElizabeth 5:49 Jan 26 (5)
    - Our history dilemna - Lisa 6:12 Jan 26 (1)
      - That's quite the start! LOL! (m) - OhElizabeth 8:30 Jan 26 (0)
    - Ps. Why don't you call VP and see if they'd sell you those four for $2 or something. nt - OhElizabeth 5:49 Jan 26 (2)
      - I have had to do this. They will replace a card for a small charge plus shipping.nt - MJ in IL 7:25 Jan 26 (1)
        
        Thanks! I may try it.....nt - Lisa 8:00 Jan 26 (0)

Voc from Classical Roots 5--NEW - Lisa 5:07 Jan 26 (2)

Lisa, does this follow the same format as VFCR A-E? If not, (m) - Sandra in FL 8:12 Jan 26 (1)
- Specifically, do you need to make index cards for this level? (nt) - Sandra in FL 9:31 Jan 26 (0)

Looking for a film version of a Midsummer's Night Dream appropriate for 10-yr.-old. nt. - Kathy in NC 4:55 Jan 26 (3)

My dc (9 and 10) and I like the version with Michelle Pfeifer as Titania. I don't know any others. (nt) - Charlotte 9:57 Jan 26 (0)
Re: Looking for a film version of a Midsummer's Night Dream appropriate for 10-yr.-old. nt. - Anne 5:09 Jan 26 (1)
- Those are wonderful videos !! nt - Lisa 6:31 Jan 26 (0)

For Instructions in Righteousness, anyone use this? or is there anything similar? - KristineIN 4:44 Jan 26 (7)

I have it -m - Kathie in VA 19:40 Jan 26 (0)
I *rilly* like FiIR --check the swap board and post a WTB, maybe even get it anyway. - Peek a Boo -who likes it more than Character journal :-) 12:00 Jan 26 (2)
- Hey Peek, what ages would you start using FIIR? I've looked at it before, but my littluns were still too little. My oldest is almost 5. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:56 Jan 26 (1)
  - a lot depends on the kid and you [m] - Peek a Boo 18:54 Jan 26 (0)
Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments - Debbie in Plano 8:05 Jan 26 (0)
I love this site! We used character journal about 1 1/2 years ago! You will get good use of it! Plus save some $$ (nm) - Lisa WA 8:02 Jan 26 (0)
Re: For Instructions in Righteousness, anyone use this? or is there anything similar? - MIch elle 5:06 Jan 26 (0)

Shurley English or LLATL - Le in TX 3:00 Jan 26 (3)

What are your goals for the year? (m) - Tammyla 8:32 Jan 26 (0)
Tami's suggestion is good. We've used.... - Donna A. 7:28 Jan 26 (0)
If you want the parts of speech nailed down, Shurley.... - Tami 6:03 Jan 26 (0)

phonics and sight words - Claudia 2:18 Jan 26 (1)

I found ours a few years ago with a google search and added spelling words nt. - Lisa 5:09 Jan 26 (0)

Do I need a writing curriculum for my 1st grader if he will be using ETC? (m) - Lana in TX 21:56 Jan 25 (5)

Do you mean the Explode the Code books, not the OPG book? - Michelle My Bell 4:31 Jan 26 (2)
- I agree--I don't find them redundant (m) - JennG 17:33 Jan 26 (0)
- Oh, gosh. Yes, I'm trying to figure out of using ETC and HWOT will be redundant. You answered my question, thanks! nt - Lana in TX 14:53 Jan 26 (0)
I don't think you need it unless he need practice just concentrating on letter formation. - Heather in Fiji 2:28 Jan 26 (0)
I think you'll be getting plenty of writing in FLL for a first grader. (m) - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 23:12 Jan 25 (0)

Detective suggestions? Son loved Encycl. Brown, Sherlock Holmes, Westing Game, Ghost of Takeido Inn. What's left?? (nt) - Lori D. 21:44 Jan 25 (12)

Oh, Thank you! Several suggestions we haven't read yet!! Look out library, here we come! (nt) - Lori D. 20:23 Jan 26 (0)
Chasing Vermeer, From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler... - Désirée 6:45 Jan 26 (0)
How about the Roman Mystery Series by Caroline Lawrence - have to be read in order (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:17 Jan 26 (2)
- also - Lady Grace Mysteries - set during reign of Queen Elizabeth I (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:21 Jan 26 (1)
  - Thanks Angie - my dd will love these nt - Heather in VA 8:24 Jan 26 (0)
Freddy the Pig series. nt - angela in ohio 6:16 Jan 26 (0)
Scripture Slueth nm - Lisa W. 6:03 Jan 26 (0)
Hardy Boys and 3 Investigators(nt) - Karen in Maryland 5:13 Jan 26 (0)
Detectives in Togas? - Paula H 2:02 Jan 26 (2)
- Yes - the sequel is Mystery of the Roman Ransom. nt - Heather in VA 8:20 Jan 26 (0)
- We loved this one! There is a sequel, too. nt - Ria 4:52 Jan 26 (0)
Father Brown by Chesterton. :o) nt - abbeyej 21:52 Jan 25 (0)

Wanda, about CW sans R&S... - Lana in TX 21:19 Jan 25 (3)

Is it tomorrow in Texas already? LOL! - Wanda 22:16 Jan 25 (2)
- Well, dh fell asleep when the kids went to bed, so I had a little free time. - Lana in TX 23:14 Jan 25 (1)
  - Not sure what time it is where you are....hope you haven't collapsed...LOL... - Wanda 5:47 Jan 26 (0)

thank you all, for the "haec" pronunciation... and for the Wheelock audio... it's fantastic! (nt) - dcd 20:52 Jan 25 (1)

Oh. My. Goodness. Thank YOU for reposting -- I completely missed this! What a wonderful resource!! I'll repost the link inside this message. (nt otherwise) - Pam in MD 21:05 Jan 25 (0)

What are your favorite timeline figures for SOTW vol. 1? - Kelley 20:11 Jan 25 (2)

I like Amy's art work, but using only them made the - Carol 3:56 Jan 26 (0)
I like the ones by Amy Pak. (m) - Beth in TN 21:25 Jan 25 (0)

Ok - now LisaNY has me thinking - when do you really need to do literary analysis? - Heather in VA 19:55 Jan 25 (5)

Here's some sites with lists of literary terms FWIW - Mommybear 12:42 Jan 26 (0)