K-8 Curriculum Board

If you wanted the equations....... - acbass 22:02 Jan 29 (0)
I think... - abbeyej 14:31 Jan 29 (2)
- me too (nt) - AngieW in Texas 15:35 Jan 29 (0)
- I got the same answer as abbeyej. nt - Laura in VA 14:40 Jan 29 (0)

I have a history rotation question (long) - Alison in GA 13:44 Jan 29 (7)

I'm doing SOTW III this year and find that it IS primarily....(m) - Regena in KY 18:52 Jan 29 (0)
We did option 3 - Donelda 16:25 Jan 29 (0)
Why don't you go with your plan then...m - KRC 16:12 Jan 29 (0)
Same issue here - Christina in OR 15:12 Jan 29 (0)
I completely understand, lol. - Trivium Academy 14:19 Jan 29 (0)
Try LCC or "college scheduling"... - Cathy in KY 13:59 Jan 29 (0)
Reality check time!!! LOL! (m) - OhElizabeth 13:49 Jan 29 (0)

History Odyssey Ancients Level Two...(m) - Carol 13:31 Jan 29 (2)

I like it but my girls don't. - KPM 16:43 Jan 29 (0)
It is definitely light on reading. My dd does lots of reading...m - KRC 16:22 Jan 29 (0)

Need grammar suggestions for 6th grade...please read inside. - Louise 13:10 Jan 29 (9)

Re: Need grammar suggestions for 6th grade...please read inside. - Melissa 14:07 Jan 29 (2)
- About how long does Hake take daily, and how many lessons per week are there? (nt) - Louise 14:31 Jan 29 (1)
  - For most students, probably 15-20 minutes per day. It is set up for 5 lessons per week. - Claire 19:50 Jan 29 (0)
we have had the same issues but in 5th grade - HollyDay 13:14 Jan 29 (5)
- I have been contemplating using BJU for my ds....m - Sarahas4 13:43 Jan 29 (4)
  - sure - - - HollyDay 13:56 Jan 29 (3)
    - Interesting... - Sarahas4 16:05 Jan 29 (2)
      - Just thought I'd pipe in.... - Jacklyn 19:44 Jan 29 (0)
      - yes, plus more - - HollyDay 18:40 Jan 29 (0)

Crosspost on Gen. Board: Does anyone participate in a *great* co-op? (lots of questions inside) - Verena 13:09 Jan 29 (4)

We are beginning to have one.....(m) - Regena in KY 18:22 Jan 29 (0)
We have an awesome coop. Over 100 families participate. sm - Kimber 14:40 Jan 29 (0)
The co-op stuff our group does is great but I think... - OhElizabeth 13:45 Jan 29 (1)
- Are the classes all held at the same time/location? nt - Verena 13:59 Jan 29 (0)

question about using picture narrations in FLL (cross-post from Gen. brd) sm - Pster 13:05 Jan 29 (6)

I thought they were supposed to be oral narrations or am I missing something? nt - Susie in CA 13:43 Jan 29 (2)
- Yeah, me too -m - Kathe in VA 17:08 Jan 29 (0)
- We do them orally. nt - ELaurie 13:54 Jan 29 (0)
I write it for dd6 and have her copy it. (m) - Trivium Academy 13:23 Jan 29 (1)
- I did say.. "Then if the book asks for a written narration" the OP was a little confusing. nt - Trivium Academy 17:20 Jan 29 (0)
my son is in 1st in the 1st half of the book. He dictates to me, I write. nt - Shelly in IL 13:07 Jan 29 (0)

What are your favorites for discussing puberty with 10-12 yo girls??? (oh my, they grow up SO fast!!)...nm - LindaO in Va 12:58 Jan 29 (3)

Passport to Purity - mom2abcd 18:02 Jan 29 (0)
Almost 12* Preparing your daughter - LisaWA 13:10 Jan 29 (0)
"The Care and Keeping of You" from American Girl. (nt) - Donna A. 13:03 Jan 29 (0)

"Fuzzy Math"--a video explanation (inside)--Did you learn math this way? - Cathy in KY 12:51 Jan 29 (8)

This was posted a few boards back and I must say... - Amanda in TX 20:47 Jan 29 (0)
WOW! that's what they're teaching in our school system - Everyday Math!! nt - MIch elle 18:46 Jan 29 (1)
- yup, us too. My dd8 is loving it and I'm cringing. Dh wants me to supplement her math afterschool. NT - kbm 19:48 Jan 29 (0)
my son watched this and said "whoa mommy-don't make me do that!" to the clustering LOL -m - Ann in WA 15:49 Jan 29 (0)
After watching this I checked out our local ps math - Christina in OR 15:18 Jan 29 (1)
- In school I used Abeka and Saxon - so no. nt - Christina in OR 15:19 Jan 29 (0)
Thanks for posting. Very informative. No; I learned the 'traditional' method. (nt) - Stacia 13:51 Jan 29 (0)
Wow! That is crazy! Talk about a "cluster"... LOL! <nt> - TarponGirl 13:32 Jan 29 (0)

10 yo dd wants to study Spanish (or any language, for that matter). Since we're doing Latin I told her she'd have to use a mostly independent curriculum for Spanish. Any suggestions? - Jennifer in FL 12:47 Jan 29 (3)

Would more Latin read-alouds (or stories like Minimus) satisfy her? That is good preparation for pronouncing Italian or Spanish. (nt) - buddhabelly 14:26 Jan 29 (0)
If you don't need a conversational element... - Susan in Napoli 13:52 Jan 29 (0)
Elementary Spanish via Direct TV, Cosmeo or United Streaming nt - one_l_michele 13:04 Jan 29 (0)

Would SL Core 4 work for a nearly 11 yo and nearly 8 yo? (lm) - Jennifer in FL 12:45 Jan 29 (3)

I will be using Core 4 with 8ds and 10dd. nt - Lucky Mom 13:32 Jan 29 (0)
I will probably be a stretch.... - TarponGirl 13:11 Jan 29 (1)
- *IT* will probably be a stretch... LOL! :) - TarponGirl 13:11 Jan 29 (0)

I'm getting ready to teach a 4 week unit on the Dust Bowl... - 5webblets 12:42 Jan 29 (9)

There is a great My America book on the Dust Bowl--I couldn't put it down. m - Chris in VA 16:22 Jan 29 (1)
- Thanks ... I'm off to our local bookstore... - 5webblets 20:11 Jan 29 (0)
Learning Through History has a great magazine on the Great Depression and Dust Bowl is in there too.nt - Linda G in NZ 15:40 Jan 29 (0)
For a supplemental literature piece, Esperanza Rising is a great book (m) - Susan in Napoli 14:03 Jan 29 (1)
- Thanks for the suggestion... I appreciate it so much!nt - 5webblets 20:09 Jan 29 (0)
How about reading some excerpts from the book by Karen Hesse? (m) - KiminNJ 13:48 Jan 29 (1)
- Thanks so much... I'll look for that book!nt - 5webblets 20:09 Jan 29 (0)
4 weeks on the Dust Bowl? Or on the Depression era? (m) - Suzannah in NoVA 13:11 Jan 29 (1)
- What a fun idea! - 5webblets 20:08 Jan 29 (0)

Grammar curriculum - Jennifer 12:28 Jan 29 (1)

I've used both.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:53 Jan 29 (0)

MUS users - mastery question - Hannah 12:23 Jan 29 (1)

Re: MUS users - mastery question - Linda G in NZ 15:43 Jan 29 (0)

Artists, art periods...lapbooks..where can I find ideas.. - Becky in Mexico 12:16 Jan 29 (1)

Everything you need right here...I think. : ) - Trivium Academy 12:55 Jan 29 (0)

History Odysessy or BiblioPlan, are they basically same, which do you prefer?nt - julia4 11:43 Jan 29 (3)

There are certainly similarities...some differences too... - ali in Oregon 12:48 Jan 29 (2)
- Actually, History Odyssey does not "culture jump" so it's not chronologically organized the way SOTW is. I wish it were. nt - Delbra 15:21 Jan 29 (1)
  - Oops...big assumption on my part. Just saw Egypt in more than one place in the ToC. (nt) - ali in Oregon 16:16 Jan 29 (0)

Looking for internet sites for 5th grade spelling - McKay 11:21 Jan 29 (3)

Here is one I use - Amy in TX 14:40 Jan 29 (0)
2 sites with lots to look at... - MIch elle 11:49 Jan 29 (0)
Here is a link.. - Verena 11:36 Jan 29 (0)

I have ONE more Harvey's and CW question before I can place final order... - RhondaM. 11:21 Jan 29 (4)

No, they would be basically one in the same. The CW workbook is basically - Sunny 11:31 Jan 29 (3)
- jumping in here on these two workbooks -m - Kathie in VA 12:30 Jan 29 (1)
  - No. But, believe me, it is hard to have a child write out the entire text and then do it too. nt - Sunny 13:05 Jan 29 (0)
- Thanks! :-) nt - RhondaM. 11:40 Jan 29 (0)

CW Aesop A question. Can I use this in place of our current grammar, spelling and writing program? sm - Lisa in TX 10:51 Jan 29 (9)

You might like to have your dc continue with theR&S since... - OhElizabeth 14:02 Jan 29 (0)
Yes and yes. - siloam 11:00 Jan 29 (4)
- Jumping in with a question..Do I have to use Harvey's or can I continue with R&S for grammar? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 11:50 Jan 29 (2)
  - For CW- Aesop you don't use Harveys -m - Kathie in Va 12:32 Jan 29 (1)
    - Thanks, I missed the CW "A" part of the question nt - Quiver0f10 13:32 Jan 29 (0)
- Thank you! I am going to order today. nt - Lisa in TX 11:09 Jan 29 (0)
Also - I am assuming I need all three books - core, student workbook and instructor manual. Does that sound right? nt - Lisa in TX 10:52 Jan 29 (2)
- You don't need the instructor manual. You can buy mine if you like! - Alana 13:07 Jan 29 (1)
  - Thanks but I placed my order a few hours ago. Oh well. nt - Lisa in TX 13:43 Jan 29 (0)

Hey Trivium (Jessica)... - Heather in VA 10:50 Jan 29 (2)

Here it is but scroll down, it's probably loading just IE users have to scroll down. - Trivium Academy 11:10 Jan 29 (1)
- oh for poetry we're using The Harp & Laurel Wreath and Bible is now Beginnings I: And It was Good. Sheesh, I need to update it. nt - Trivium Academy 11:11 Jan 29 (0)

Can someone recommend to most hands-on multi-sensory program for phonics? ... - Heather in VA 10:41 Jan 29 (6)

zoo phonics...totally kinesthetic! - trackmom 16:32 Jan 29 (0)
Happy Phonics worked well for my son. - oakmom 12:36 Jan 29 (0)
Funnix is on the computer and has a lot of touching - frogpond1 12:31 Jan 29 (0)
Spell to Write and Read - Closeacademy 12:02 Jan 29 (0)
MFW K has a lot of hands on phonics. nt. - crystal 11:16 Jan 29 (0)
Re: Can someone recommend to most hands-on multi-sensory program for phonics? ... - Pam L 10:59 Jan 29 (0)

What sewing machine is you beginner sewer using??? - Kelley 10:38 Jan 29 (13)

has anyone had experience with the Janome Hello Kitty (green) machine sold by Target? - Kelley 17:52 Jan 29 (0)
I am working with both my 8yod and my 13yod...... - momof7 16:38 Jan 29 (7)
- That was my concern with the use of my machine. (nt) - Kelley 17:51 Jan 29 (0)
- What is the model on that Kenmore? That would be so perfect for us! t - OhElizabeth 17:43 Jan 29 (5)
  - link inside - momof7 17:52 Jan 29 (4)
    - Does it have any issues with tension? Any flaws? Looks perfect for a starter! nt - OhElizabeth 18:22 Jan 29 (3)
      - PS. Is it noisy or quiet? I despise noisy machines but like the quiet purr of a good, electronic one. nt - OhElizabeth 18:24 Jan 29 (2)
        
        That is a hard ? to answer considering I don't know your sound requirements......it has a nice purr. ;) - momof7 18:32 Jan 29 (1)
        
        Well awesome, thanks! Just for your trivia, I had heard that... - OhElizabeth 19:25 Jan 29 (0)
The $10 Yard Sale brand -- - Sweetpeach 15:01 Jan 29 (0)
We had a kenmore... - LisaWA 13:03 Jan 29 (0)
We use a Singer "school" model. Works great--not fancy, but has all the basics. nt - Maisy 11:59 Jan 29 (0)
Re: What sewing machine is you beginner sewer using??? - cbb_momof3 11:44 Jan 29 (0)

Anyone use Stitches and Pins or Sewing Machine Fun for kids to teach sewing by machine? - kelley 10:37 Jan 29 (2)

They are great! I use them w/ my youngest... - LisaWA 13:00 Jan 29 (0)
Re: Anyone use Stitches and Pins or Sewing Machine Fun for kids to teach sewing by machine? - cbb_momof3 11:47 Jan 29 (0)

Marlin Dettweiler and Veritas Press question... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:19 Jan 29 (34)

Sandra, another thing to remember is that your dc isn't going to go from a K5er to a 5th grader overnight... - OhElizabeth 18:16 Jan 29 (1)
- PS. Are you using SWR? I couldn't remember. (m) - OhElizabeth 18:17 Jan 29 (0)
Sandra, just want to assure you that you can have very academically successful students without those hours...... - momof7 17:25 Jan 29 (0)
Well, I'm afraid that it doesn't surprise me. - Holly in N NV 17:01 Jan 29 (0)
I have to agree that is ridiculous. It's hard to believe that his family homeschooled for awhile, (m) - Erica in PA 16:39 Jan 29 (1)
- But *our* time isn't spent on all academics either, right? m - Jami in TX 17:03 Jan 29 (0)
My 6th grade son has about 6 hours of school a day. nt - karenciavo 15:30 Jan 29 (0)
We don't use VP (yet)... - Susan in TN 13:53 Jan 29 (2)
- Wow...I was leaning toward convincing dh - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 14:04 Jan 29 (1)
  - I guess I just don't see why these number seem so extreme. 7 hours in 2nd grade would be a lot, yes, but even the recs. in WTM, which most of us use to some extent, m - Jami in TX 16:59 Jan 29 (0)
I think Martin needs a nap! This guy just - Mommyfaithe 13:51 Jan 29 (0)
Balderdash. nt - Ellie 13:41 Jan 29 (1)
- LOL! The perfect word here. I agree! nt - Vanna 22:05 Jan 29 (0)
If you were following Veritas' curriculum I'd say you'd need - frogpond1 12:33 Jan 29 (1)
- I agree with you (and with Abbey). The amount of time it takes to complete 5th grade as compared to early elementary is a lot more. It kinda caught me by surprise. You might not need those hours in 2nd grade, but you'll need them in 5th and 6th. It takes a lot more time than you realize, once you add everything up. nt - Robin in Tx 21:20 Jan 29 (0)
I actually don't think it's ridiculous, if you're including reading, read-alouds, independent work, art, music, *everything*... nt - abbeyej 12:27 Jan 29 (3)
- Perhaps not for an elementary (3rd+) student (or a new & excited hs Mom /or one with no older students! LOL) but for kindergarten that is over-the-top for a lot of hsers.... (m) - TarponGirl 13:04 Jan 29 (2)
  - Right, I was merely saying that Detweiler's comments (about 2nd-6th) didn't seem *totally* outlandish to me. Certainly it sounds like Sandra's 40 minute schedule for a Ker is completely adequate. nt - abbeyej 13:08 Jan 29 (1)
    - Also,I would like to *commend* Sandra for getting all of that stuff done in 40 minutes! That would take all day in our house! :) LOL <nt> - TarponGirl 13:36 Jan 29 (0)
Pshaw! :) Ridiculous! <nt> - TarponGirl 12:13 Jan 29 (0)
Based on previous Epistulas, I believe that's based on.... - Donna A. 12:02 Jan 29 (0)
Well I can't speak for Mr. Dettweiler... - Heather in VA 10:45 Jan 29 (0)
For first grade we spend anywhere from 4-5 hours a day - Trivium Academy 10:42 Jan 29 (11)
- I thought that sounded like a lot for first grade, until I really put together what we do - Laura in China 17:18 Jan 29 (0)
- You read aloud for 2 hours??? - Heather in VA 10:47 Jan 29 (9)
  - Lol, not all at once! The most I read aloud for is 15-20 min until dd6's attention wanes. - Trivium Academy 11:39 Jan 29 (4)
    - Let me tally it up... - Trivium Academy 11:56 Jan 29 (3)
      - You know - when I tally it up.. - Heather in VA 12:10 Jan 29 (2)
        
        Thanks Heather, I've been working in readings from The Book of Virtues and poetry when it fits what we're learning... - Trivium Academy 12:43 Jan 29 (1)
        
        HA! I love that! Extra chores for (intentionally) slow schoolwork! Genius! <nt> - TarponGirl 13:41 Jan 29 (0)
  - Reading aloud is extremely exhausting for me.... I can only read aloud about 10 to 15 minutes at a time. NT - Pam L 11:36 Jan 29 (1)
    - If I read in the afternoon to my kids you'll find me drooling on my chin and them upstairs wreaking havoc. lol nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 14:06 Jan 29 (0)
  - We also read about that long--but not all at once! nt - Chris in VA 11:05 Jan 29 (1)
    - We probably read about that much too. But it's 3-4 30 minute chunks, including bedtime reading with dad. nt - Jami in TX 11:15 Jan 29 (0)

Did you find your kids used Vroot and Vroom as much as Rainbow Rock? (M) - one_l_michele 10:08 Jan 29 (1)

Yes. In fact, they use it more. I depend on it more to explain the concepts than I did RR. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 10:24 Jan 29 (0)

Can we talk Greek?...I am trying to decide if it would it be worth our time?....m - MI Mom 9:55 Jan 29 (2)

We do Greek as well as Latin because I place a high value on reading the New Testament in the original language. nt - Laura in CT 11:10 Jan 29 (0)
I should read before I post that should be "studying".nt - MI Mom 9:57 Jan 29 (0)

Leading Little Ones to God question: - cmn-CA 9:49 Jan 29 (7)

We are using it once a week... (m) - Vanna 22:03 Jan 29 (0)
We are using this now (m) - Malenki 11:38 Jan 29 (2)
- We tried scripture memorization but we couldn't either, I picked one verse a week from that week's readings. nt - Trivium Academy 11:41 Jan 29 (1)
  - Exactly! There's a summary page for each section that lists the memory verses; it's easy to scan and pick something from there for memory work (nt) - Malenki 18:55 Jan 29 (0)
We loved this also--most times we skipped the hymn, because I didn't know them, and we sometimes skipped the bible reading . Miss it and wish she'd write another one! nt - Chris in VA 11:07 Jan 29 (1)
- We read the hymn like a poem. You don't "have to" sing it, lol. nt - Trivium Academy 11:12 Jan 29 (0)
I tried spreading it out over the week but it didn't work for us... - Trivium Academy 10:45 Jan 29 (0)

Sonlight questions, scheduling, time... - Jean in IN 9:43 Jan 29 (5)

Wow, your subjects look almost just like ours (but I only have 2 kids) more - Diane in Phoenix 14:17 Jan 29 (2)
- Re: Wow, your subjects look almost just like ours (but I only have 2 kids) more - Jean in IN 17:34 Jan 29 (1)
  - I like to do SL first, because I *know* I'll fit in the 3Rs (more) - Diane in Phoenix 21:28 Jan 29 (0)
I think it might be too much to double up on especially in the beginning - Christi/NC 10:03 Jan 29 (1)
- TY, Christi, that was very helpful. nt. - Jean in IN 11:20 Jan 29 (0)

Right Start Level A question - amy c 9:42 Jan 29 (4)

Thanks for the ideas. . . - amy c 13:45 Jan 29 (0)
I'm going to chilme in with a different thought (Hi Jean and Lori!)... - KIN 10:38 Jan 29 (0)
I would maybe back up and work on numbers one day at a time...m - Lori in IN 10:03 Jan 29 (0)
can't really help with this question, but wanted to say... - Jean in IN 9:47 Jan 29 (0)

I"m having some trouble with teaching Saxon 3, thinking of either using something like Rightstart - Any ideas welcome - sherylinarctic 9:41 Jan 29 (4)

If what you have is working, maybe adding in hands-on stuff might work. - KathyBC 20:53 Jan 29 (0)
I don't think you will find an easier.... - TarponGirl 12:42 Jan 29 (2)
- thanks for responding... - sherylinarctic 13:01 Jan 29 (1)
  - I went through the "math mill"... - TarponGirl 14:08 Jan 29 (0)

HX Additional Reading? - Paul 9:19 Jan 29 (1)

Have you checked out the Veritas Press catalog? (nt) - Wendi 10:33 Jan 29 (0)

Are Fallacy detective and Thinking toolbox worth the money? I have never see any for resale - paradise 9:14 Jan 29 (2)

A copy ofThinking toolbox is for sale on the sale/swap board today. NT - Pam L 11:35 Jan 29 (0)
Re: Are Fallacy detective and Thinking toolbox worth the money? I have never see any for resale - Pam L 11:03 Jan 29 (0)

Right Start Math - 'Change from fifty cents Game' - Susie in CA 9:13 Jan 29 (2)

This uses both the product cards and the money cards. (nt) - Louise 14:34 Jan 29 (1)
- Yes, I have the money cards but no product cards. nt - Susie in CA 21:18 Jan 29 (0)

a thank you for people who posted 5th-8th grade schedules recently - Kris in TN 9:12 Jan 29 (0)

Has anyone received their Story of the Ancients yet? nt. - Maury 9:04 Jan 29 (4)

I received a shipping notice today. n/t - Susan in La 13:27 Jan 29 (0)
I got an e-mail last week. - MeganP 11:15 Jan 29 (0)
just got a shipping notice today (nt) - Kris in TN 10:11 Jan 29 (0)
No. My email said it was shipping 1/23 and I paid for upgraded shipping. nt - karenciavo 9:10 Jan 29 (0)

Where to find copy book? - Grace 8:27 Jan 29 (1)

Are you thinking of... - Hannah 10:03 Jan 29 (0)

Unit Study moms....help - Jenileigh 8:01 Jan 29 (5)

If she has older kids, I would say TOG. If the oldest is in grammar stage, then Christian Cottage.(nt) - Tami 9:10 Jan 29 (3)
- They are 9th, 2 in 7th, 6th, 4th, and a 3 yo and this will be her first year ever - Jenileigh 9:45 Jan 29 (2)
  - Then TOG hands down!!!!(nt) - Tami 16:53 Jan 29 (0)
  - Have her start with the redesign yr.1 or 2 which will be out in the fall of this year nt - Des 10:21 Jan 29 (0)
Christian Cottage (m) - Maureen in TN 8:52 Jan 29 (0)

"Developing the Early Learner" workbook . . . question about fine motor skills - Linda in NY 7:53 Jan 29 (10)

If it were my child, then yes, I would go for an OT evaluation at this point. nt - abbeyej 12:43 Jan 29 (0)
If it is the muscles that need developing, you need a different approach...(m) - fernande 12:30 Jan 29 (0)
I used them with my dd when she was 6... - siloam 10:29 Jan 29 (0)
We had our son evaluated by an OT... - Part-Time Homeschooler 9:49 Jan 29 (0)
Re: "Developing the Early Learner" workbook . . . question about fine motor skills - SherriM in MI 8:50 Jan 29 (2)
- I understand about your worry.... - CactusPair 15:52 Jan 29 (1)
  - oops, this is supposed to go under the OP. nt. - CactusPair 15:54 Jan 29 (0)
All I can say is - cmn-CA 8:03 Jan 29 (2)
- Rather than - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:15 Jan 29 (0)
- We use the Kumon books too and they are great! (nt) - Part-Time Homeschooler 9:51 Jan 29 (0)

which do you perfer...The mystery of history or Tapestry of Grace? - sr 7:16 Jan 29 (14)

You could use SOTW as is and study Biblical history separately... - Jean in CA 14:46 Jan 29 (0)
Re: which do you perfer...The mystery of history or Tapestry of Grace? - sr 10:33 Jan 29 (9)
- Oh my... 1st and 2nd grade - LisaWA 12:56 Jan 29 (2)
  - Re: Oh my... 1st and 2nd grade - sr 14:56 Jan 29 (1)
    - Re: Oh my... 1st and 2nd grade - LisaWA 16:11 Jan 29 (0)
- Just my 2 cents, but I wouldn't use TGO with those grades and your first year HSing. MOH or Biblioplan would be my recommendation nt - Quiver0f10 11:46 Jan 29 (0)
- For that age, I would again recommend MOH... - Tina in WA 11:35 Jan 29 (1)
  - Re: For that age, I would again recommend MOH... - sr 14:59 Jan 29 (0)
- IMHO, TOG may be too much for you right now. - MeganP 11:24 Jan 29 (1)
  - That is a good suggestion too... - Tina in WA 11:53 Jan 29 (0)
- Biblioplan - Sylvia 11:20 Jan 29 (0)
I agree w/ Janis in DE - LisaWA 8:51 Jan 29 (0)
We have used both and... - Tina in WA 8:30 Jan 29 (0)
Well I have used both.... - Janis in DE 8:03 Jan 29 (0)

K12 and Washington (State) Virtual Academy - Prettybutton 7:06 Jan 29 (4)

..and still more regarding the "social requirement" - Prettybutton 11:52 Jan 29 (1)
- Honestly.... - WTMindy 20:46 Jan 29 (0)
I know the answers to this.... - WTMindy 7:57 Jan 29 (0)
...and more - Prettybutton 7:11 Jan 29 (0)

lighning lit (7th gr)-can you read the stories out of order? - Marianne in Texas 6:47 Jan 29 (2)

You can read that story first BUT - Annie G 11:11 Jan 29 (0)
I think you could - moooom 9:21 Jan 29 (0)

Where is the best place to buy Rod and Staff grammar and what level should I start my 7th grader? nt - Rich with kids 6:32 Jan 29 (2)

You can see samples here... - Heather in VA 7:31 Jan 29 (0)
Directly from the publisher.... - Ellie 7:08 Jan 29 (0)

spelling workout - sr 6:19 Jan 29 (5)

Re: spelling workout - cmn-CA 8:13 Jan 29 (1)
- Pearson Education stills offers the 2002 edt. cheaper than the 1994 edt. (m) - cmn-CA 8:16 Jan 29 (0)
Do you want the newer ones or the sports themed ones? We're using the sports ed. - Trivium Academy 6:22 Jan 29 (1)
- Re: Do you want the newer ones or the sports themed ones? We're using the sports ed. - sr 6:40 Jan 29 (0)
The different editions use different themes. Ours is non-sports and just fine. Go cheap! nm - Chris in VA 6:22 Jan 29 (0)

Has anyone used Sonlight 3&4 with a different history "spine"...I don't like the spines SL uses. (more) - SherriM in MI 6:09 Jan 29 (15)

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! Some were new to me, which is just what I needed! I have some research to do now. (nm) - SherriM in MI 9:12 Jan 29 (0)
Complete Book of US History and Abeka 4th grade m - Grace 8:24 Jan 29 (2)
- What is it about Abeka's history book that you liked? - Heather in VA 8:47 Jan 29 (0)
- We used the Abeka 4th grade book as a spine too when we did SL 4/4. It worked really nicely ntn - Quiver0f10 8:41 Jan 29 (0)
That's what we're doing next year and I've been tossing around the idea of... - OhElizabeth 8:14 Jan 29 (4)
- Elizabeth I was orginally going to do Core 3 and AAH... - siloam 10:47 Jan 29 (2)
  - Thanks for the heads-up. Because it seems, at least to the glances... - OhElizabeth 17:57 Jan 29 (1)
    - Good! That should work great then. - siloam 19:28 Jan 29 (0)
- Elizabeth, thx for the suggestions! I've never heard of AAH - I'll have to look into it.(nm) - SherriM in MI 9:07 Jan 29 (0)
I would only use Hakim if you don't intend to stick with Sonlight... - Heather in VA 7:42 Jan 29 (0)
I'm using Hakim's History of US (although I do use *some* of the Landmark book). more - Diane in Phoenix 7:29 Jan 29 (4)
- Question, Diane - isn't Hakim's book too advanced for 3rd graders?nm - SherriM in MI 9:02 Jan 29 (2)
  - No, I don't think it's too advanced at all. Her style is engaging & conversational, and my kids really like it. I look at it as an additional "layer" on top of all the excellent SL books. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 14:20 Jan 29 (0)
  - I am reading it to my 3rd grader right now... - siloam 10:37 Jan 29 (0)
- Diane, Thanks for the suggestions!nm - SherriM in MI 9:00 Jan 29 (0)

Help! Don't laugh at me, but is there anything out there that is like Sonlight, but with a WTM orientationf? I would like a curriculum that is just ready to go... - SherriM in MI 6:04 Jan 29 (10)

Well a combo works out best for us... - OhElizabeth 9:08 Jan 29 (0)
History Odysessy? link... - MIch elle 8:46 Jan 29 (2)
- you do this instead of SOTW activity pages? nt - juliahome4 9:13 Jan 29 (1)
  - I don't use HO; I use SOTW for history... - MIch elle 12:12 Jan 29 (0)
Another idea is BiblioPlan.net.(nt) - Tami 8:11 Jan 29 (0)
I was looking for the same things that you are... - Donna T. 8:00 Jan 29 (0)
How about My Father's World? - Donna A. 7:00 Jan 29 (0)
Have you seen Veritas Press' Website? - Sandy 6:39 Jan 29 (0)
Have you considered Tapestry of Grace? nt - Zee 6:08 Jan 29 (1)
- I have looked at TOG - it looked very complicated. I have only 1 ds 8yo. I'm looking at curriculum for next year. I haven't ruled out TOG yet tho' (nt) - SherriM in MI 9:13 Jan 29 (0)

Bob Jones Math or Horizons Math? Can anyone compare the two? (m) - Erica in PA 5:56 Jan 29 (2)

Re: Bob Jones Math or Horizons Math? Can anyone compare the two? (m) - Trivium Academy 8:59 Jan 29 (1)
- Thank you, Jessica! I'll go check that out. (nt) - Erica in PA 12:11 Jan 29 (0)

Anyone have any MUST READs for 6th/7th? nt - paradise 5:14 Jan 29 (2)

Something by Ray Bradbury, Dickens, Twain.nt - JFS in IL 6:41 Jan 29 (0)
strange as it may sound, we just read Swiss Family Robinson and thoroughly enjoyed it- I was surprised. nt - Peela 5:58 Jan 29 (0)

another history combo question for grade 5 for next year (m) - Hoggirl 4:31 Jan 29 (0)

can anyone else not get on trivium academy's blog page? nt - Keb 23:13 Jan 28 (4)

IE users can use this trick... - cmn-CA 8:08 Jan 29 (0)
Re: can anyone else not get on trivium academy's blog page? nt - Trivium Academy 4:07 Jan 29 (2)
- thanks ... i got the new one but i didnt relize that i could just scroll all the way down.... i thought it just wasnt loading.... - keb 9:42 Jan 29 (0)
- No problems here, using firefox...nt - LaMere Academy 5:35 Jan 29 (0)

fernande - I have a question - ClairedeLune 23:10 Jan 28 (2)

Re: fernande - I have a question - katilac 10:18 Jan 29 (0)
Re: the information I have is very vague.... from a trusted friend (m) - fernande 2:20 Jan 29 (0)

fernande - I have a question, please - ClairedeLune 23:09 Jan 28 (0)

Latina Christiana I DVD's - momof5 22:00 Jan 28 (5)

We find the DVDs helpful, but I break up the lesson (m) - Sherrill in WA 12:15 Jan 29 (0)
I find them to very helpful... - WendyWords 9:33 Jan 29 (0)
We use them and I like having them. I watch them along with dc...more - LaMere Academy 5:36 Jan 29 (0)
Latina Christiana I DVD's are for younger dc imho... - MIch elle 5:29 Jan 29 (0)
Re: Latina Christiana I DVD's - cbb_momof3 4:36 Jan 29 (0)

I added to the frog/tadpole thread below.....I figure if they are hardy enough to withstand mailing them to Alaska from Florida, they are pretty macho tadpoles. Also, (m) - buddhabelly 21:03 Jan 28 (3)

Yes, thank-you.....I haven't decided - Jenileigh 8:05 Jan 29 (1)
- Jenileigh, try natural first and if it doesn't work order them- so many teachable moments! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:55 Jan 29 (0)
Thanks (m) - Trivium Academy 4:16 Jan 29 (0)

GMAT math problem - Jenny in NorCal 20:30 Jan 28 (2)

whoops - that first eqn should be [x]=3x, not x^2 . nt - Jenny in NorCal 20:42 Jan 28 (0)
Re: GMAT math problem - ali in Oregon 20:42 Jan 28 (0)

How do you know which writing program/philosophy is right for your child? - Heather in VA 20:27 Jan 28 (7)

That's exactly why I'm using BJU composition! (long) - Rebecca in VA 4:38 Jan 29 (3)
- Re: That's exactly why I'm using BJU composition! (long) - SherriM in MI 5:15 Jan 29 (2)
  - Check out this link: (link inside) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 7:25 Jan 29 (0)
  - We tried to use R&S 4 this year, and only made it through Lesson 44... - Rebecca in VA<

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