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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 01 (0)
  • FLL or English for Thoughtful child?? - nanci 21:33 Feb 1 (0)
  • Rod & Staff Spelling - does anyone use this. like it/dislike it? tia nt - Chris in CA 21:32 Feb 1 (1)
  • Curious - those using CW Aesop/Homer - does this program cover your spelling, writing, grammar and vocabulary? Do you need to supplement in middle grades? nt - Christy in CO 21:22 Feb 1 (1)
  • Words on the Vine - anyone use this?? Rainbow suggests its use before VFCR tia nt - Chris in CA 20:29 Feb 1 (0)
  • Is anyone else finding that JAG just isn't doing it? - Heather in VA 20:14 Feb 1 (3)
  • Free Greek and Latin learning tools ....link inside..... - LindaO 20:14 Feb 1 (0)
  • Wondering: Any thoughts on raising the importance of Science in your hs after the President's speech? -m - Kathie in VA 19:38 Feb 1 (5)
  • Has anyone done this......... - Marie 18:58 Feb 1 (7)
  • careless work - Janet_MI 18:36 Feb 1 (3)
  • Carol in Cal. - RE your Lutheran curriculum post below... (m) - Shelly in SC 18:33 Feb 1 (1)
  • Suggestions on SOTW lesson planning - Nancy in NH 18:22 Feb 1 (5)
  • Question concerning R&S3 English... - CC in Ga 17:36 Feb 1 (10)
  • I have been thinking about vocabulary. Does anyone do a formal vocabulary program? Any ideas or thoughts? nt - Elaine 17:09 Feb 1 (10)
  • Is the teacher's manual necessary for BJU 3rd grade english? - hpymomof3 15:44 Feb 1 (4)
  • Curios: does anyone here follow WTM exclusively? Thanks. nt - Tricia in Phx 15:29 Feb 1 (10)
  • Latin for Children corrections for Primer B? Also, will there be DVDs for Primer C? - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 15:16 Feb 1 (1)
  • How many of you keep notebooks as suggested in WTM? (m) - Mel in TX 14:44 Feb 1 (17)
  • Does anyone use OPGTR without any other supplements (m) - Renee in TX 14:35 Feb 1 (6)
  • Latin question - Please help!! - Mel in TX 14:27 Feb 1 (3)
  • History sequence - Melanie in Wa 14:25 Feb 1 (6)
  • Does anyone use Christian Light.. - Marsha 13:48 Feb 1 (3)
  • RS4K -- too easy for a 12 yo 6th grader? Worth the expense if used for 1 year? nt - ereks mom 13:20 Feb 1 (6)
  • Saxon 2 math troubles, appreciate exper'd users comments - momee 12:53 Feb 1 (6)
  • Pat in MI - about EduTrack (m) - Sandy in CO (southmetromom) 12:51 Feb 1 (3)
  • Some questions for those of you who have used Singapore Math as your primary math program for 2 or more years. - Luann in ID 12:48 Feb 1 (17)
  • Flat broke..Can someone please tell me how to put together an American History program using DK's Children's Encyclopedia to American History as a spine?(m) - CLS 12:46 Feb 1 (9)
  • Veritas history cards, are the booklists on the back of these or somewhere else? - Nicky, again 12:36 Feb 1 (2)
  • Usborne i-linked World HS vs. Kingfisher, qu. about evolution... - Verena 12:28 Feb 1 (2)
  • When is MOH 3 coming out and what does it cover? What did you find out Karen? m - tlcmom 12:26 Feb 1 (6)
  • OhElizabeth--where did you get The Easy French (is that the exact title of the program?) I appreciate it. - Nicky 12:21 Feb 1 (2)
  • Spelling for ds who is having trouble w/3+ syllables - Christy 12:15 Feb 1 (10)
  • Would someone compare CW Aesop with Wordsmith Apprentice? I know the latter is creative writing (or, I *think* it is). I'm confused about these 2 programs. Please set me straight! - Karen3 12:05 Feb 1 (1)
  • Just wanting to sing Paula's praises - m - StaceyinLA 11:58 Feb 1 (8)
  • Latina Christiana I and II DVDs. Opinions? (nt) - Linda S in Canada 11:49 Feb 1 (7)
  • Is there a place I can buy discount BJU (new) materials? how about used? thanks....nt - Karen 11:48 Feb 1 (3)
  • Has anyone used the Timez Attack game for learning multiplication tables? (more) - Dawn in MI 11:46 Feb 1 (0)
  • Is Real Science 4 Kids challenging enough for a 6th grader?nt - Kathy 11:27 Feb 1 (0)
  • Have any LFC users added Lingua Angelica (or have something similar to suggest)? - JennG 11:26 Feb 1 (7)
  • Redesign Year 1 can be ordered February 15! - Lisa WA 11:06 Feb 1 (0)
  • TOG online book store soon - Lisa WA 11:05 Feb 1 (0)
  • Can you share websites with reading lists broken down by level (m) - HootOwl 10:58 Feb 1 (3)
  • Geosafari question---what to get? Posted on General Board too. More - AmyinAlaska 10:41 Feb 1 (1)
  • Looking for a secular astronomy study for a 6th grader. Anyone have any recommendations? TIA nt - BridgetJ 10:31 Feb 1 (6)
  • What are your opinions regarding Science in a Nutshell kits and what were your favorites? - Kelley 10:28 Feb 1 (3)
  • Modern day fairy tales...can you help me? (m) - RhondaM. 10:15 Feb 1 (17)
  • Modern day fairy tales...can you help me? (m) - RhondaM. 10:14 Feb 1 (0)
  • What are some other "school in a box" type curriculum for Kindergarten besides Sonlight? more - Jen In MS 10:00 Feb 1 (14)
  • Really pleased with Rosetta Stone customer service - Lisa R in BRD 9:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • OhElizabeth --MoH question!! - Lisa 9:27 Feb 1 (4)
  • Do you supplement MUS with Singapore? How? (nt) - kytriplets 9:22 Feb 1 (1)
  • What are your favorite Middle Grades Math programs? (besides Saxon)...nt - amber in GA 8:58 Feb 1 (6)
  • Is there a Netflix movie about Amos Fortune Free Man for an 8 yo boy? nt - Padmé 8:45 Feb 1 (0)
  • Singapore placement question for 2B vs. 3A - kytriplets 8:41 Feb 1 (9)
  • If anyone can stand to answer this ? again. HAving BTDT, what would you think is the ideal curric for a First Grader? more - Laurey 8:36 Feb 1 (16)
  • Placement in R&S English? - Laura in CT 8:29 Feb 1 (2)
  • Times Tales or Times Tables the Fun Way? (nt) - KidsHappen 8:27 Feb 1 (6)
  • Has anyone ever "held" there child in a grade for 2 years.... - Chelsea in tn 8:24 Feb 1 (10)
  • Has anyone ever "held" there child in a grade for 2 years.... - Chelsea in tn 8:24 Feb 1 (0)
  • Rainbow Science-the price shocked me, how many users here and what ages?m.. - Jenileigh 8:22 Feb 1 (8)
  • Anyone use Spell Well? Opinions please? nm - Lena 8:05 Feb 1 (3)
  • THANKS for all the new posts down below about my dd (sandbox).nt - Margarete 7:37 Feb 1 (0)
  • Can anyone compare these two? - thinking of switching from Rod & Staff to BJU - Chris in CA 7:35 Feb 1 (16)
  • Sequential Spelling or Spelling Workout? - Lisa K 7:33 Feb 1 (2)
  • Kudos for CW. My dc are actually arguing over the computer to write their stories. Never thought I'd see that day! nt - Stella! 7:28 Feb 1 (2)
  • Does anyone do copywork/dictation for spelling & handwriting with their older natural speller? - Christy in CO 7:11 Feb 1 (6)
  • Pimsleur language programs - are these comparable to Rosetta Stone? (m) - Shelly in SC 7:09 Feb 1 (3)
  • Oh Elizabeth - Thanks for your review of The Easy French... - KIN 7:09 Feb 1 (6)
  • 2nd grade..What are you doing? - Karie 7:03 Feb 1 (21)
  • Native American Unit Study - spine recommendations? (m) - Shelly in SC 7:00 Feb 1 (2)
  • Sonlight Science 5 ?? - Lisa 6:54 Feb 1 (1)
  • Bringing this up from below: Users of mastery approach math programs . . . -m - Kathie in VA 6:53 Feb 1 (2)
  • Thanks for all the great responses below about paperback v. hardback v. spiral bound - Robin in NC 6:50 Feb 1 (2)
  • Anyone here use Edu-Track?... - Pat in MI 6:40 Feb 1 (4)
  • Question about Sonlight IGs - MelissaM 6:33 Feb 1 (3)
  • Can anybody tell me what this web address might be? (Discount books and audio--more details.......) - Kim in Ar 6:25 Feb 1 (4)
  • I'd love to hear opinions on Learnables Spanish - especially from those who use it w/older children... - LisaNY 6:19 Feb 1 (2)
  • What is everyone doing for 6th grade? (m) - MI Mom 6:12 Feb 1 (41)