New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 04 (0)

Patricia in ATL - what we are doing next for Latin - Laura in China 22:53 Feb 4 (0)

I'm back, and I need your help again! :-) - Denise in NY 22:45 Feb 4 (0)

Hi everyone! My son (9) needs to do more....but I'm not sure what! Suggestions please? Curriculuum inside. - Alana 21:04 Feb 4 (2)

• Re: Hi everyone! My son (9) needs to do more....but I'm not sure what! Suggestions please? Curriculuum inside. - Stacy in NJ 21:30 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thank you Stacey. What is PLL or JAG? Thanks for the Bulla suggestion. More reading would be great! (more) - Alana 22:30 Feb 4 (0)

Does anyone know where I can find some Troll first start biographies? TIA nt - Missy 20:33 Feb 4 (2)

• Have you checked your library / system? (m) - ClairedeLune 22:14 Feb 4 (0)
• Do a search for "troll first start biography" on www.campusi.com (nt) - Stacia 20:39 Feb 4 (0)

I think I want to condense year 2 history and add in the first part of American History. I was thinking of... - Chris in VA 19:44 Feb 4 (0)

I need some advice for boy using Saxon 3... - dkholland 19:44 Feb 4 (3)

• I wouldn't slow down (m) - EKS 21:08 Feb 4 (0)
• Yes, I have one like this. He's 10 and about to finish level 5 of Singapore. m - Stacy in NJ 20:06 Feb 4 (0)
• what about some games? - Karen in CO 19:56 Feb 4 (0)

If you wanted to learn French & Spanish what program would you buy? TIA (nt) - Mel 19:36 Feb 4 (2)

• If you mean learning them both at the same time, I did it and wouldn't recomment it (m) - Susan in Napoli 22:49 Feb 4 (0)
• Depends on the type of learner you have, age, and what your goals are... - Chris in VA 19:46 Feb 4 (0)

MamaPapa, I posted to you,link inside... - OhElizabeth 19:31 Feb 4 (0)

Trivium Academy - another question.....re: spelling - Pster 18:56 Feb 4 (1)

• Do you mean Spelling Workout? I'll assume you do... - Trivium Academy 19:11 Feb 4 (0)

Is there a place online to look at Spelling Workout A & B? nt - Pster 18:50 Feb 4 (3)

• Nevermind - I found it at CBD...nt - Pster 18:52 Feb 4 (2)
  • The teacher's editions are there too if you want to look at them. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:30 Feb 4 (0)
  • Were you able to see a sample page? nt. - sr 19:21 Feb 4 (0)

piano lessons - keyboard question - Homeschooling - Forest, VA 18:27 Feb 4 (3)

• I taught piano lessons for several years... - ClairedeLune 22:31 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: piano lessons - keyboard question - sr 18:59 Feb 4 (0)
• I can tell you what the piano teachers want: - Cindyg 18:57 Feb 4 (0)

IEW writing - Melissa 17:56 Feb 4 (2)

• It has helped my struggling writer quite a bit - Laura R (FL) 18:15 Feb 4 (1)
  • I agree with this . . . - Jennifer in MI 19:17 Feb 4 (0)

Grammar - Heidi 17:50 Feb 4 (0)

Anyone have experience with Bob Jones Homesat (or DVD) classes for middle schoolers?... - Phyllis in MD 17:47 Feb 4 (1)

• We have been using HomeSat for several years... - ClairedeLune 18:25 Feb 4 (0)

Is there a list of spelling words a child should know by age or grade?...nt - Gamom3 17:42 Feb 4 (4)

• I like this list....link - Tap, tap, tap 17:58 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks for the link! Great site. NT - Mel 19:24 Feb 4 (0)
• There are books called 100 Vocabulary Words Your Child Needs to Know by the _th/rd Grade by Scholastic and... - Trivium Academy 17:56 Feb 4 (0)
• Here is the one we use for spelling bee... - Jones Academy 17:50 Feb 4 (0)

here is the author's responce to my question regarding all sounds of /i/ re" the Complete Guide to Teaching Spelling" program FYI! (inside) - cannefamily 17:42 Feb 4 (6)

• One of the beauties of SWR is that it ignores regional differences in pronunciation. (sm) - Alana 20:15 Feb 4 (0)
• If she's adding that /E/ sound to "i", then is she also adding it to... - OhElizabeth 18:56 Feb 4 (0)
• How do you like this program - it looks wonderful. nt - ELaurie 17:53 Feb 4 (3)
  • I ordered it. m - Patricia in ATL 22:21 Feb 4 (0)
  • I am definitely intrigued! I especially love how the phonograms are grouped and color coded! (m) - cannefamily 18:02 Feb 4 (1)
    • Me too! Me too! My son is only 4.5 and I know he'll be lost in SWR. nt - 5wolfcubs 18:32 Feb 4 (0)

reviews on spelling workout - sr 17:05 Feb 4 (15)

• Anyone know where I can see a sample from spelling workout? nm - sr 19:08 Feb 4 (4)
  • Try Rainbow Resource (m) - Victoria in GA 19:29 Feb 4 (0)
  • Pster just posted that it's at ChristianBook.com nt - Trivium Academy 19:12 Feb 4 (2)
    • They have it on cbd but I couldn't see any samples.nt - sr 19:18 Feb 4 (1)
      • You have to go to the product page and click Additional Views underneath the picture of the book. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:31 Feb 4 (0)
• After reading all the bad reviews about spelling workout... - sr 19:07 Feb 4 (0)
• Didn't work for us - had to modify significantly - lovemykids 19:02 Feb 4 (0)
• We're happy with it. Do what you feel is best for yours though. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 18:51 Feb 4 (1)
  • I'm not sure if I do since I haven't been able to actually see any pages from the books. nt. - sr 19:19 Feb 4 (0)
• We do like it... - Fran51 18:40 Feb 4 (0)
• We use it and do like it (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:22 Feb 4 (0)
• I don't know, I've always used it and liked it....(m) - Regena in KY 17:45 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thank you so much for your thorough reply... - sr 18:51 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: reviews on spelling workout - Julie in Austin 17:32 Feb 4 (1)
  • Re: reviews on spelling workout - sr 18:52 Feb 4 (0)

If you used or are using Omnibus with a 7th grader, would you give me some advice, please? (m) - angela in ohio 17:05 Feb 4 (5)

• As one who used Omnibus with a 16 yo 9th grader our first year of homeschooling... - CHris inva 19:40 Feb 4 (0)
• Try it and see how it goes... - Moira in MA 17:53 Feb 4 (0)
• 6 th grade ds has just started Omnibus... - Tracy in Ky 17:32 Feb 4 (1)
  • I'm with Tracy on the pace (m) - Kendra in CA 17:39 Feb 4 (0)
• If she's a strong reader and writer... - Kendra in CA 17:11 Feb 4 (0)

Need help choosing a childrens Bible - Sarah in FL 16:29 Feb 4 (11)

• My 6 y/o love the Discoverer's Bible (ISBN inside) - one_l_michele 17:29 Feb 4 (0)
• We have and use several... - LJ 16:55 Feb 4 (0)
• Real Bible for a 7 year old...good clear version with lots of pictures is the ESV Children's BIble. www.esv dot org - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 16:46 Feb 4 (1)
  • Just ordered this for my ds who will be 8 next year. nt - ELaurie 17:51 Feb 4 (0)
• The Child's Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos - Sandy 16:38 Feb 4 (4)
  • We do a chapter a day and supplement with Calvary Chapel lessons. Kids (6&9) LOVE "Bible time." (link inside) - Alana 20:19 Feb 4 (0)
  • It is nice... I'd call it a Bible story book - mom2abcd 17:06 Feb 4 (0)
  • I'd go with this as well...nt - Laura in VA 17:02 Feb 4 (0)
  • I second this - I've read it to my dc twice and it's wonderful. nt - ELaurie 16:45 Feb 4 (0)
• How old are your children? nm - Laura in VA 16:36 Feb 4 (1)
  • He is 7. nt - Sarah in FL 16:38 Feb 4 (0)

Has anybody used Interactive Science from Singapore?... - Christina in ME 16:26 Feb 4 (1)

• We're struggling along with it - mooooom 17:00 Feb 4 (0)

Great Books Academy - does anyone use these materials? - Tammi 16:00 Feb 4 (3)

• I have been told that for your first year it is a good idea to use a "pre-packaged" curriculuum (more) - Alana 21:28 Feb 4 (0)
• I wasn't interested in them b/c I like that WTM provides (more) - Trivium Academy 16:46 Feb 4 (1)
  • Re: I wasn't interested in them b/c I like that WTM provides (more) - Tammi 17:30 Feb 4 (0)

Looking for ideas for 8th grade Am. History? Thanks :) nm - Mel in Ga. 15:04 Feb 4 (4)

• We'll use the second part of Biblioplan for that year, unless MFW is ready...nt - Linda in NM 16:47 Feb 4 (0)
• My dd is using BJU Press American Republic this year... - ClairedeLune 15:47 Feb 4 (1)
  • we are also using BJU Press American Republic this year... - Pam L 15:56 Feb 4 (0)
• We're going to use Sonlight Core 100 next year (8th grade US History).... nt - Kelly in VA 15:31 Feb 4 (0)

? for those familiar with Touch Math..... - NYSue 14:52 Feb 4 (2)

• Re: ? for those familiar with Touch Math..... - Homewithmytwo 17:45 Feb 4 (0)
• I could use some insight too! - 5wolfcubs 16:19 Feb 4 (0)

I had asked last week if any one used HO level 1 early modern, and no one responded. So, has anyone seen it/ considered it/ ruled it out? m - mamato3 14:41 Feb 4 (9)

• I'm so sorry I missed your post the first time.... - Heather in VA 18:19 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thank you! Heather! nt - mamato3 19:06 Feb 4 (0)
• I'm still trying to think what HO stands for.....???? nt - Regena in KY 17:48 Feb 4 (2)
  • History Odyssey by Pandia Press. nt - Sue in St Pete 18:13 Feb 4 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Regena in KY 18:17 Feb 4 (0)
• :-( Sorry I can't help ..I'm waiting for Level II...nm - Steph 14:47 Feb 4 (3)
  • Thanks for responding, Steph. Perhaps a LACK of response is enough of an answer! nm - mamato3 16:15 Feb 4 (2)
    • You're welcome. If it makes you feel any better I will probably use it with my younger when the time comes... - Steph 18:58 Feb 4 (1)
      • No I've not used it before, but considered it. m - mamato3 19:21 Feb 4 (0)

Rebecca K., about WinterPromise AS2........ - EchoMom 14:37 Feb 4 (1)

• Thank you! i already found someone with the guide and some books and then i ordered the rest from ecampus :-) nt - Rebecca K. 17:30 Feb 4 (0)

Myrtle-would you please be able to link me Singapore Science and where I can order from? - Steph 14:32 Feb 4 (5)

• Fewer topics, more depth... - Myrtle 15:41 Feb 4 (1)
  • Re: Fewer topics, more depth... - Diane 17:47 Feb 4 (0)
• www.singaporemath.com - Diane 14:41 Feb 4 (2)
  • Thank you Diane. I am also wondering why I haven't heard Singapore used for upper level Math?nm - Steph 14:52 Feb 4 (1)
    • They graduate when they are 16... - Myrtle 15:56 Feb 4 (0)

Does anyone use the Intermediate Logic 1st ed (Nance) tapes? m - Tap, tap, tap 14:28 Feb 4 (0)

What are your plans for 6th grade? I'm in planning overload! nt - Mom2-3 14:07 Feb 4 (2)

• 6th grade with dd - Patricia in ATL 22:15 Feb 4 (0)
• We started 6th grade last month, here's what we've got so far.... - ma23peas 16:16 Feb 4 (0)

Has anyone switched from Abeka to SWR? Confusing? - RaineyJ 13:48 Feb 4 (0)

Rod and Staff Spelling users.... - momto5a's 13:23 Feb 4 (6)

• Yes, - MIch elle 15:05 Feb 4 (0)
• Well, not all dc like it... - Ellie 14:18 Feb 4 (4)
  • Ellie....Well, it is not that my dc don't "like" it.... - momto5a's 14:49 Feb 4 (3)
    • Yes, I like Spelling by Sound and Structure... - Ellie 19:31 Feb 4 (0)
    • When does R&S actually start teaching the spelling rules? (nm) - Daisy 18:51 Feb 4 (1)
      • According to the catalog, 4th grade. nt - Ellie 19:32 Feb 4 (0)

BJU dvds or Abeka dvds ? - annbrink 13:17 Feb 4 (21)

• Happy with HomeSat - Cindyg 19:22 Feb 4 (6)
  • Our experience... - ClairedeLune 20:12 Feb 4 (3)
    • Yes, but... - Cindyg 20:46 Feb 4 (2)
      • LOL, Cindy! ... (m) - ClairedeLune 22:02 Feb 4 (1)
        • P.S. - ClairedeLune 22:12 Feb 4 (0)
  • Re: Happy with HomeSat - annbrink 19:50 Feb 4 (1)
    • The DVD's would be much easier to use, and all your teacher & student materials would be included... (more) - ClairedeLune 20:24 Feb 4 (0)
• We used Abeka DVD's one year - Tina in WA 18:49 Feb 4 (3)
  • Re: We used Abeka DVD's one year - annbrink 18:54 Feb 4 (2)
    • You're welcome. :o) Can I ask... - Tina in WA 19:11 Feb 4 (1)
      • Re: You're welcome. :o) Can I ask... - annbrink 19:29 Feb 4 (0)
• I agree with Ellie, with a caveat... - ClairedeLune 16:22 Feb 4 (4)
  • Re: I agree with Ellie, with a caveat... - annbrink 18:35 Feb 4 (3)
    • If I had to choose... - ClairedeLune 19:44 Feb 4 (2)
      • Re: If I had to choose... - annbrink 19:58 Feb 4 (1)
        • Oh that's right; I forgot! I apologize. nt - ClairedeLune 20:17 Feb 4 (0)
• Well, it's just me, but... - Ellie 14:21 Feb 4 (4)
  • Re: Well, it's just me, but... - annbrink 14:32 Feb 4 (3)
    • Re: Well, it's just me, but... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 16:25 Feb 4 (2)
      • GMTA ;-) nt - ClairedeLune 16:28 Feb 4 (1)
        • LOL ;-) nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 16:38 Feb 4 (0)

Writing Curriculum for Dummies - could you suggest a good curriculum for a 3rd and 6th grade children. thx nt - Alexandra 13:14 Feb 4 (1)

• what about bravewriter? - Karen in CO 15:38 Feb 4 (0)

Math advice needed - Melissa 13:08 Feb 4 (4)

• BJU Press Math is set up for mastery, and ... - ClairedeLune 17:32 Feb 4 (0)
• Singapore, Calvert, and Rod & Staff math are all mastery programs. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:41 Feb 4 (0)
• For mastery, I'd recommend Math-U-See - MagicSchoolHouse 13:41 Feb 4 (1)
  • We use MUS here; it might be a good fit for your dd. (nm) - Graceann 14:24 Feb 4 (0)

If I were to switch from Latin Primer 1 to Latin for Children... - Janis in DE 13:04 Feb 4 (4)

• Could someone compare the two programs? nt - Janis in DE 13:09 Feb 4 (2)
  • Link to Latin reviews on Paula's archives... - Susan in SoCal 16:27 Feb 4 (1)
    • Thanks for this. Very helpful! (nt) - The Tutor 17:35 Feb 4 (0)
• LfC Primer A. nt - Susan in SoCal 13:06 Feb 4 (0)

Re: Prentice Hall Science Expolorer.... the three books that are bind ups of the individual books... how come I can't find them on the publisher's website? All I can find are the individual books. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! nt - Robin in Tx 13:02 Feb 4 (3)

• Nevermind! I finally found them. nt - Ro bin in Tx 13:11 Feb 4 (2)
  • I am looking for the same thing! Where did you find them?nt - Sweet Charlotte 14:42 Feb 4 (1)
    • link to bindups ... - AngieW in Texas 17:06 Feb 4 (0)

best ideas/resources for WWII? - Teresa Hope 12:33 Feb 4 (9)

• My dc at that age *loved* these books... - ClairedeLune 17:40 Feb 4 (2)
  • As a kid I LOVED the book Escape from Warsaw (3? siblings, WWII N. Europe, escape, at the end reunited with long-lost parents). A good series we found (m) - BarbaraL in OK 18:24 Feb 4 (0)
  • Didn't mean to leave these books off the list... - ClairedeLune 17:49 Feb 4 (0)
• Reading "The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom, it really brought it close to home.... - ma23peas 16:18 Feb 4 (0)
• I recall enjoying Tora, Tora, Tora and The Longest Day (videos); Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes, Number the Stars (books). nt - FloridaLisa 14:55 Feb 4 (0)
• Learning Through History - MagicSchoolHouse 13:45 Feb 4 (0)
• How about a lapbook... - Tina in WA 13:30 Feb 4 (0)
• I'm just reviewing a book for my multicultural lit class about Navajo Code Talkers.... - Susan in Napoli 12:45 Feb 4 (1)
  • There is also a movie about the Navajo Code Talkers.... - ClairedeLune 17:43 Feb 4 (0)

Has anyone used the Singapore Math CD-ROM Vroot Vroom? Thoughts on it?(nt) - Susan in Napoli 12:31 Feb 4 (1)

• We use Vroot and Vroom on a regular basis. A bit pricey, not vital, but nice to have. (nt) - KathyBC 21:18 Feb 4 (0)

Taught at home musical instrument that is not piano; any suggestions? (m) - Malenki 12:27 Feb 4 (8)

• Harmonica is kinda fun (nt) - Julie in MN 17:31 Feb 4 (0)
• We're saving for Mountain Ocarinas... Pensguys is the expert.... - mom2abcd 17:10 Feb 4 (1)
  • I am?! I don't know anything about these....maybe you're thinking of someone else? nt - Pensguys 17:58 Feb 4 (0)
• I've been less consistent than I would like, but we too have enjoyed learning recorder this year. Inexpensive, relatively simple, and a good intro to basic note reading and theory. nt - abbeyej 15:02 Feb 4 (0)
• Have you thought about the recorder? My 5.5 y/o is very "into" it! Cheap and easy. (nt) - Susan in Napoli 12:32 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: Taught at home musical instrument that is not piano; any suggestions? (m) - Penny in VT 12:30 Feb 4 (2)
  • I've thought about it but the "cheap" recorders at the toy stores are sooooo screechy that I threw them out (m) - Malenki 18:21 Feb 4 (1)
    • Maybe, but not by much... - Susan in Napoli 22:43 Feb 4 (0)

Jann, I answered your post way below... Thank you! - Nicole 12:02 Feb 4 (0)

Are there recommended reading lists included for each chapter of SOTW? - Josie 11:51 Feb 4 (2)

• Not in SOTW, but in the Activity Guide. nt - Florida Lisa 11:57 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thank you! NT - Josie 12:25 Feb 4 (0)

Who here is using Latin Book One? m - Pensguys 11:45 Feb 4 (16)

• Thanks, everyone! I'm looking forward to getting into this next fall. nt - Pensguys 18:00 Feb 4 (0)
• Hi, I know you from many of the same lists we are on (LatinClassical, LBO, ClassicalWriting,etc.) More on LBO - Jeri 16:31 Feb 4 (1)
  • Yes. nt - Pensguys 17:59 Feb 4 (0)
• Just restarted again with LBO...more - Lyn 12:31 Feb 4 (2)
  • Hi Lyn! (waving & grinning) nt - Susan in SoCal 12:45 Feb 4 (1)
    • Thanks a million Susan...for helping me get back on track..nm - Lyn 13:16 Feb 4 (0)
• I'm using LBO; we just started in December (ds11 and I). (m) - BarbaraL in OK 12:15 Feb 4 (7)
  • I'm on that group and plan to take FULL advantage when I start semi-planning this for the fall. nt - Pensguys 18:03 Feb 4 (0)
  • More detail, a la Lyn's response (m) - BarbaraL in OK 12:42 Feb 4 (0)
  • Same here, no planning... - Susan in SoCal 12:36 Feb 4 (4)
    • We are using it here but we are only on lesson 3!! nt - Elm In NJ 20:03 Feb 4 (1)
      • How is it going? nt - Pensguys 20:33 Feb 4 (0)
    • Well, I'd LIKE to learn it ahead of him, but sometimes that doesn't happen. nt - Pensgys 18:01 Feb 4 (0)
    • We, too, write the English-to-Latin translations and do the L-to-E and derivatives orally. nt - BarbaraL in OK 12:44 Feb 4 (0)
• Henle? (nt) - Myrtle 11:47 Feb 4 (1)
  • No, this is an out of print Latin text. I know that Susan in So. Cal and BarbaraL use it. nt - Pensguys 12:05 Feb 4 (0)

Is there a lot of gathering of supplies with MWS? (M) - one_l_michele 11:34 Feb 4 (0)

A nice book for SOTW Vol. 3 - Testimony 11:16 Feb 4 (0)

Karie, ould you mind telling me how you shorten Saxon 1 Phonics to 10 minutes a day...more - Lyn 11:05 Feb 4 (1)

• Here's what I do... - Karie 12:20 Feb 4 (0)

Omnibus and SL - Tracee in PA 11:00 Feb 4 (8)

• Thanks everyone - Tracee in PA 19:36 Feb 4 (0)
• There are several people on the SL boards who have always added... - siloam 14:40 Feb 4 (0)
• We are doing Omnibus this year and I can't imagine the stress it would cause to add to it....m - Tap, tap, tap 14:13 Feb 4 (0)
• Actually... - OhElizabeth 13:22 Feb 4 (1)
  • Great thoughts (m) - Tracee in PA 19:33 Feb 4 (0)
• I can not imagine trying to combine them - Kim in TN 12:31 Feb 4 (0)
• Well there's always methamphetamines. :o) lol nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:00 Feb 4 (1)
  • ROFL!!!!!! nt - OhElizabeth 13:07 Feb 4 (0)

Momof7, about your lesson plans for your kids...more - Lyn 10:56 Feb 4 (1)

• Just FYI, you might have to post this again later... apparently her mom is critically ill right now (just read it on the gen board). nt - Robin in Tx 12:46 Feb 4 (0)

Math-U-See - Dee in TN 10:54 Feb 4 (3)

• We love MUS here... - Sue in St Pete 18:23 Feb 4 (1)
  • Re: We love MUS here... - Dee in TN 19:42 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: Math-U-See - Graceann 14:30 Feb 4 (0)

Thanks, Jann in TX, for the info on Lial's BCM - it was very helpful! link to Jann's helpful answers inside! - GAMomof5 9:58 Feb 4 (0)

McCall Crabbs test - Melissa 8:53 Feb 4 (2)

• Re: McCall Crabbs test - Jeri 16:34 Feb 4 (0)
• try this one - AngieW in Texas 8:58 Feb 4 (0)

Is anyone familiar with any of the math programs offered by Sopris-West (re: REWARDS)? TIA nt - NYSue 8:52 Feb 4 (0)

Reading Reflex vs. Phonics Pathways -can anyone compare these? - Osmosis Mom 8:10 Feb 4 (5)

• I've used both (m) - WildernessGal 20:26 Feb 4 (0)
• well just about anything would be spicier than Phonics Pathways... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:09 Feb 4 (0)
• You might check your library, mine has both. (m) - Tammyla 8:49 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks, Tammy. nt - Osmosis Mom 10:28 Feb 4 (0)
• You might check your library, mine has both. (m) - Tammyla 8:48 Feb 4 (0)

Anyone use modern curriculum press plaid phonics program?nm - sr 8:10 Feb 4 (5)

• Yes, I used it with my older son when I first began homeschooling because....(m) - Regena in KY 10:52 Feb 4 (2)
  • Could you tell me more about the program? - sr 11:38 Feb 4 (1)
    • Well, it's been a while, LOL, but it's set up very much like Spelling Workout...(m) - Regena in KY 15:53 Feb 4 (0)
• Yes, using level A with dd5 & like it. I thought it a better fit for her than ETC. She loves the photos, pace & format. nt. - CactusPair 10:28 Feb 4 (0)
• Yep... really like it too. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:17 Feb 4 (0)

Leah - ELaurie 7:59 Feb 4 (0)

Science from a different angle--more secular... - Diane 7:56 Feb 4 (25)

• We do secular science - Jenny in Florida 19:10 Feb 4 (0)
• This is exactly why I've been interested in the discussions regarding....(m) - Regena in KY 11:09 Feb 4 (0)
• A rather depressing article on Jr. High Science Textbooks... - Diane 10:28 Feb 4 (0)
• I really like Prentice Hall Science Explorer - AngieW in Texas 9:01 Feb 4 (11)
  • The Textbook League - Diane 9:52 Feb 4 (10)
    • About the Textbook League reviews (m) - EKS 12:55 Feb 4 (1)
      • Thank you for this. I hope you will review them further next year. nt - Regena in KY 16:05 Feb 4 (0)
    • Do you have a link for that review? nm - Steph 10:27 Feb 4 (7)
      • Another review of it - Diane 13:17 Feb 4 (3)
        • Gee, with the number of errors listed in the chemistry and other physical science texts, it makes me unsure about using these.....(m) - Regena in KY 16:27 Feb 4 (2)
          • That's just it. I wouldn't be able to catch them either. NT - Diane 17:03 Feb 4 (1)
            • I just pulled the Sound and Light I got at a library sale. It's a 2000 edition (I was hoping it was older), so I'm going to go through it....(m) - Regena in KY 17:52 Feb 4 (0)
      • Re: Do you have a link for that review? nm - Diane 10:46 Feb 4 (2)
        • They are either right or wrong... - Myrtle 12:15 Feb 4 (0)
        • Re: Do you have a link for that review? nm - Diane 11:13 Feb 4 (0)
• Have you looked around at - Mandy in TN 8:49 Feb 4 (0)
• Singapore Science... - Myrtle 8:31 Feb 4 (4)
  • Re: Singapore Science... - Diane 10:33 Feb 4 (1)
    • Just 5th grade. I'm making a list of materials needed for 7th grade and pricing it right now. (nt) - Myrtle 11:51 Feb 4 (0)
  • Re: Singapore Science... - Diane 10:33 Feb 4 (1)
    • That's right, they emphasize physical science... - Myrtle 11:20 Feb 4 (0)
• I don't have a complete program recommendation but a wonderful book to supplement with: Darwin and Evolution, His Life and Ideas by Kristan Lawson. m - Stacy in NJ 8:23 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: Science from a different angle--more secular... - ...and what about K12.. 8:02 Feb 4 (2)
  • Re: Science from a different angle--more secular... - Diane 8:03 Feb 4 (1)
    • I'm looking at K12 for science next year, too (m) - Susan in Napoli 11:48 Feb 4 (0)

If you dd is reading and.... - Pster 7:52 Feb 4 (4)

• I'm with you on this Pster, my dd6 can read very well but we're still doing the OPG lessons. - Trivium Academy 16:54 Feb 4 (1)
  • That was a chapter a day out of three books. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:05 Feb 4 (0)
• This is what I do... - Sandy 16:30 Feb 4 (0)
• If there is still material you haven't covered with her yet I would make sure to cover it.nm - sr 7:58 Feb 4 (0)

Has anyone used The Complete Guide to Teaching Spelling that 5 wolfcubs linked below? - Ida 7:45 Feb 4 (39)

• Here is another email from her.... - Pensguys 17:31 Feb 4 (0)
• It may be watered down compared to SWR, but i am thinking that (for now) my ds5.5 needs a little more simpler and systematic implementation (he is on info overload with SWR) m - cannefamily 14:29 Feb 4 (0)
• How it works.... - Pensguys 13:14 Feb 4 (1)
  • I'm concerned with how different her Orton or combo of methods (more) - MamaPapa 13:48 Feb 4 (0)
• More info from the author from my questions....m - Pensguys 13:06 Feb 4 (0)
• Here is her reply to me about no markings.... - Pensguys 12:58 Feb 4 (1)
  • I like the sound of this for *teaching* a child to read...(sm) - 5wolfcubs 15:56 Feb 4 (0)
• Well since y'all asked, I went over and looked at it... - OhElizabeth 12:56 Feb 4 (4)
  • I'm still looking....m - Pensguys 13:12 Feb 4 (1)
    • I'm just pointing out what it LOOKS in the sample lessons... - OhElizabeth 13:28 Feb 4 (0)
  • clarification--oops, didn't finish - OhElizabeth 12:58 Feb 4 (0)
  • clarification - OhElizabeth 12:57 Feb 4 (0)
• We've been using SWR since Sept. and (more) - MamaPapa 11:17 Feb 4 (21)
  • MamaPapa, can I ask you a question? (M) - OhElizabeth 11:52 Feb 4 (11)
    • Thanks for your concern, OhE. I was hoping you would weigh in on this. (more) - MamaPapa 12:56 Feb 4 (10)
      • You said some very insightful things... - OhElizabeth 14:08 Feb 4 (4)
        • Yes, you've made some points I need to mull over for sure. (more) - MamaPapa 14:46 Feb 4 (3)
          • Yeah, I know! She's fast, isn't she? m - Pensguys 17:41 Feb 4 (2)
            • Okay, I feel better now! I was reading and rereading and (more) - MamaPapa 18:30 Feb 4 (1)
              • I didn't realize your dd just turned 7... - OhElizabeth 19:30 Feb 4 (0)
      • Hey MamaPapa, before I answer, can you tell me how old your dd is? nt - OhElizabeth 13:40 Feb 4 (1)
        • Just turned 7 in Dec.-reading is at least 5th grade level though. nt - MamaPapa 13:49 Feb 4 (0)
      • Okay, OhE, I just now read your review above and (more) - MamaPapa 13:12 Feb 4 (2)
        • Be sure to read my posts.....I'm not discounting OhEliza...she's my hero and email pal....but I'm not ready to throw this one away yet. nt - Pensguys 13:17 Feb 4 (1)
          • Reading all with an open mind at this point! Not ready to make any decisions either way yet-just want my spelling world to be simpler! nt - MamaPapa 13:37 Feb 4 (0)
  • I just emailed the author to ask if she has studied any of the Spalding programs....m - Pensguys 11:26 Feb 4 (7)
    • Thanks, good idea. Did you mean, just put the FAQ in right now? Because I'm not seeing it yet-am I missing it? nt - MamaPapa 11:42 Feb 4 (5)
      • Here is the link.... - Pensguys 11:43 Feb 4 (4)
        • Thanks, P, I got it. What do you think so far? nt - MamaPapa 11:53 Feb 4 (3)
          • I'm not sure....I have too many questions that have to be answered....m - Pensguys 12:08 Feb 4 (2)
            • Keep us posted, please! That does sound strange-I heartily (more) - MamaPapa 12:30 Feb 4 (1)
              • The other sound that is probably different...m - Pensguys 12:56 Feb 4 (0)
    • Here is her answer:......(filling my curiosity) - Pensguys 11:41 Feb 4 (0)
  • Caveat to above-I'm really new to SWR, and have never seen this curriculum at all! I know (more) - MamaPapa 11:24 Feb 4 (0)
• are talking about the program that i mentioned? if so, i cant wait to see it. i think it is fairly new, so there arent many reviews! nm - cannefamily 9:59 Feb 4 (1)
  • thats funny! 5wolfcubs and i posted about the same spelling program within hours of eachother. Its getting some buzz! nm - cannefamily 10:14 Feb 4 (0)
• I just ordered it as well. - Jan 9:41 Feb 4 (0)
• No but I just ordered it and I'm about to put SWR for sale on the S & S board. nt - ELaurie 8:42 Feb 4 (1)
  • Let us know what you think when you get it. nt - Pensguys 10:42 Feb 4 (0)

Readers - sr 7:34 Feb 4 (7)

• Are you asking about whether to use a phonics program? (sm) - ELaurie 7:46 Feb 4 (6)
  • Re: Are you asking about whether to use a phonics program? (sm) - sr 7:50 Feb 4 (5)
    • If they're the history lists I *think* you mean . . . - ELaurie 7:57 Feb 4 (4)
      • Re: If they're the history lists I *think* you mean . . . - sr 7:59 Feb 4 (3)
        • "Little Books" are sets of decodeable readers that are graduated - Claire 11:09 Feb 4 (0)
        • decodable readers - AngieW in Texas 9:05 Feb 4 (0)
        • Have you looked at BOB books? nt - ELaurie 8:36 Feb 4 (0)

moving back a level in Atelier? - moooom 7:22 Feb 4 (3)

• My kids are younger and we moved back a level (m) - Nancy in MA 8:38 Feb 4 (1)
  • Almost exact same experience here. This is our 3rd year, now doing L 3 with 6, 8, 10 yr old. All love it, and ages on videos are not an issue. (nt) - Louise 14:12 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: moving back a level in Atelier? - Diane 7:30 Feb 4 (0)

Programs for reading -what are your rec's?? - Osmosis Mom 6:06 Feb 4 (16)

• Re: Programs for reading -what are your rec's?? - Victoria in GA 11:32 Feb 4 (0)
• Learning to read can take several years - Closeacademy 10:56 Feb 4 (1)
  • March in place...good visual. NT - Josie 12:28 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: Programs for reading -what are your rec's?? - sr 7:32 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks, I'll keep this book in mind nt - Osmosis Mom 10:37 Feb 4 (0)
• For child #4 I found something I think I'm going to use! - 5wolfcubs 7:19 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks for the heads-up and advice, Lee nt - Osmosis Mom 8:07 Feb 4 (0)
• OK, this is radical but . . . - ELaurie 7:14 Feb 4 (3)
  • I second the Leap Frog videos - Karen in CO 19:50 Feb 4 (0)
  • Leap Frog videos -they'd love this. From where should I get these? - Osmosis Mom 8:05 Feb 4 (1)
    • I found the best prices at Target, but . . . - ELaurie 8:41 Feb 4 (0)
• my kids hated 100EZ but loved Reading Reflex - moooom 6:52 Feb 4 (4)
  • I also recommend Reading Reflex... - kylanjovan 12:09 Feb 4 (0)
  • Tell me more about Reading Reflex, please. - Osmosis Mom 8:06 Feb 4 (2)
    • RR can be tactile/kinesthetic - mooooom 9:18 Feb 4 (1)
      • whoops - keep going here - moooom 9:22 Feb 4 (0)

Latin trouble. Help please! - Janis in DE 5:50 Feb 4 (0)

I am thinking about doing Rainbow Science, but I know me ..... - home'scool 5:45 Feb 4 (1)

• I think it could with your help - Julie in MN 9:17 Feb 4 (0)

What are the rules about republishing old books? - Rebecca in VA 3:20 Feb 4 (1)

• You might find this link helpful... - kbm 4:25 Feb 4 (0)

Not quite sure how to help my ds blend words with SWR...... - ballzy 23:24 Feb 3 (3)

• OhElizabeth's experience is exactly what happened with my older ds....and younger ds is getting there. nt - Pensguys 10:33 Feb 4 (0)
• Yes, you dictate words to him, just like your olders... - OhElizabeth 7:08 Feb 4 (0)
• How I use it (M) - one_l_michele 6:11 Feb 4 (0)

If you had to split history and science - doing each subject only 2 days per week....... - Katie 23:03 Feb 3 (6)

• I find planning easier to do with, for example, 3 WEEKS of history and then 2 WEEKS of science rather than days.(nt) - Tami 12:50 Feb 4 (0)
• We do SOTW in one day a week - 60-90 min. straight through... - Susan in Napoli 11:59 Feb 4 (0)
• This is how we've always done it...... - Christy in CO 8:14 Feb 4 (0)
• What I'll probably do . . . - ELaurie 7:07 Feb 4 (0)
• We did God's design 2x a week and it was fine... - frogpond1 23:21 Feb 3 (0)
• BJU Press Heritage Studies and Science are written this way, on these levels... - ClairedeLune 23:09 Feb 3 (0)

Questions about Apologia... 1) Earth Science, and 2) Main criticisms... - Robin in Tx 23:02 Feb 3 (2)

• You are correct about the content....(more) - GVA 4:52 Feb 4 (0)
• Two dc used it for three years... - ClairedeLune 23:19 Feb 3 (0)

Board Monitor - would you please remove this post, please? - ClairedeLune 22:46 Feb 3 (6)

• LOL! Yeah, just last night I typed in...m - Pensguys 10:47 Feb 4 (0)
• You should have been here about five years ago when I told a bunch of people to go beautifulfeet.com! LOL!! Fortunately the old site isn't up anymore... - Robin in Tx 22:58 Feb 3 (4)
  • Re: You should have been here about five years ago when I told a bunch of people to go beautifulfeet.com! LOL!! Fortunately the old site isn't up anymore... - Diane 8:09 Feb 4 (0)
  • Wow, that's terrible. We used BF and loved it! I bookmarked Bookfinder so I wouldn't forget it! {still blushing} nt - ClairedeLune 23:22 Feb 3 (2)
    • I once referred a friend to the RR site and she ended up in an unexpected place! nt - ELaurie 7:47 Feb 4 (1)
      • I did the same thing LOL Oops nt - Quiver0f10 9:32 Feb 4 (0)

"Writing Tales" Question about the rough draft - 5wolfcubs 22:06 Feb 3 (2)

• Rough Draft info - Amy from Writing Tales 16:54 Feb 4 (0)
• Not detailed directions. I wish there was, and I also wish there was practice in doing keyword outline. I just do that on my own, as my son isn't ready to write on his own yet. nt - Michelle T 10:11 Feb 4 (0)

So now that alldirect has closed (sniff!!) where's a good place to buy books?? - Rebecca K. 21:59 Feb 3 (7)

• i had GREAT success at www.ecampus.com i did a websearch after i posted... thanks for the other recs!!! nt - Rebecca K. 17:31 Feb 4 (0)
• My goodness, you haven't bought books in a while have you...alldirect's been gone for more than a year! Some other good places inside - Carol 8:09 Feb 4 (0)
• I always check bestwebbuys first - Victoria in GA 22:30 Feb 3 (0)
• Bookfinders works for me many times - great comparisons of websites' used and new prices. Link inside... - ClairedeLune 22:22 Feb 3 (3)
  • EEK!!! Do NOT go there!!! It's not the website I've used!!! (m) - ClairedeLune 22:24 Feb 3 (2)
    • Whew - mystery solved! New (correct) link inside... - ClairedeLune 22:31 Feb 3 (1)
      • I've just discovered this one - it's more specific, just for textbooks... - ClairedeLune 22:51 Feb 3 (0)

We are finishing up OPGTR, where did you head next? FLL, SW, BTC, WW? (m) - Colleen in SEVA 21:22 Feb 3 (8)

• FLL is a very gently approach to grammar (sm) - ELaurie 6:58 Feb 4 (2)
  • Good idea about the foreign language, though I worry he's not ready yet for Latin (he won't be 6 until August, planning to wait until Fall 2008 at the earliest). Perhaps Spanish? nt - Colleen in SEVA 7:22 Feb 4 (1)
    • LCD might be a good fit at his age (link inside) - ELaurie 9:23 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: We are finishing up OPGTR, where did you head next? FLL, SW, BTC, WW? (m) - Victoria in GA 22:27 Feb 3 (2)
  • Thanks for the tips! He does enjoy the WTC, especially the silly sentences part. nt - Colleen in SEVA 7:17 Feb 4 (1)
    • Oops ETC not WTC nt - Colleen in SEVA 7:18 Feb 4 (0)
• SWorkout A is too easy for him, he probably needs C (more) - Trivium Academy 21:42 Feb 3 (1)
  • But the former teacher in me *can't* let him move on to B or C until he finishes A!!! (giggle!!) I hadn't thought about trying harder words, thanks for pointing out the obvious! :) nt - Colleen in SEVA 7:15 Feb 4 (0)

I have some questions, please, about the Prentice Hall Science Explorer books that I've been seeing recommended....(m) - Regena in KY 20:24 Feb 3 (9)

• 2nd year using this series - AngieW in Texas 9:28 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks for the supporting info on the CD's and teachers books. Between the several of you who've responded, I've been able to form a list of just what I want! nt - Regena in KY 11:23 Feb 4 (0)
• Some answers (m) - EKS 8:20 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks for saving me from purchasing the testing material! nt - Regena in KY 11:20 Feb 4 (0)
• We're using the life one this year for 5th - Arenee 5:21 Feb 4 (1)
  • Thanks! This is REALLY helpful! nt - Regena in KY 11:18 Feb 4 (0)
• This link might help... - ClairedeLune 23:51 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thanks for the link. I will check out the Text Book League articles, etc. nt - Regena in KY 11:25 Feb 4 (0)
• I don't have an answer... but I saw a TE and four SE Prentice Hall science bks at our Goodwill today. nt - saved1112 21:08 Feb 3 (0)

DS 6 (just turned 6 in Dec.) on lesson 56 in OPGTTR, what books can he read that are not c-v-c books only? (more) - Dianne TX 20:24 Feb 3 (9)

• A fun alternative to boks on paper Starfall.com. Link inside. nt - ELaurie 6:45 Feb 4 (1)
  • Goodness - books. I need coffee : ). nt - ELaurie 6:46 Feb 4 (0)
• My kids needed me to relax - Victoria in GA 20:52 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: DS 6 (just turned 6 in Dec.) WOW! He's doing really well.! Just relax and carry on as you're doing! - Alana 20:50 Feb 3 (0)
• What type of readers does he have? Nora Gaydos' Now I'm Reading series worked very well for us. (m) - Trivium Academy 20:38 Feb 3 (3)
  • Re: What type of readers does he have? Nora Gaydos' Now I'm Reading series worked very well for us. (m) - Dianne TX 20:48 Feb 3 (2)
    • I don't know if the library will have the Gaydos books, they are in a set like the Bob Books are. Good luck! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 20:55 Feb 3 (1)
      • Our library has bob books, so there is a chance for the Gaydo's books. :o) nm - Tina in WA 21:09 Feb 3 (0)
• ...I forgot to ask what books you suggest he try to read that goes along with where he's at in his reading lessons. Thanks! nt - Dianne TX 20:26 Feb 3 (0)

Has anyone used the Bible portion of SL's Cores (specifically Core 4)? What did you think about it? (m) - Jennifer in FL 20:12 Feb 3 (4)

• Is that the "Learning About God from A to Z" year? - Terrie in Germany 9:52 Feb 4 (0)
• We are using Rod & Staff Bible 5 with Core 4 this year nt - Chris in CA 21:13 Feb 3 (2)
  • Sorry I didn't answer your question did I : ) - Chris in CA 21:27 Feb 3 (1)
    • Well, even knowing... - Jennifer in FL 22:10 Feb 3 (0)

It finally arrived in today's mail! Anyone else receive their Ancient World- Guerber book? nm - Tina in WA 19:50 Feb 3 (5)

• Yup, got mne Thursday. nt - OhElizabeth 20:25 Feb 3 (4)
  • Do you have others? If so, is this book set up the same way? I know... - Tina in WA 20:45 Feb 3 (3)
    • Well I just took some time to read in it, and I have to say, I am thoroughly... - OhElizabeth 21:20 Feb 3 (2)
      • That sounds neat! I may have to get that for next time around. nt - Pensguys 12:09 Feb 4 (0)
      • Ohhhh! I can't wait to get mine. nt - MeganP 23:23 Feb 3 (0)

Any opinions of Saxon Phonics? - Lynda in Florida 19:46 Feb 3 (9)

• Have used it with 3 dc... (more) - Louise 14:27 Feb 4 (0)
• Thank you all for the advise! It has given me quite a bit to consider.(nt) - Lynda in Florida 11:59 Feb 4 (0)
• Re: Any opinions of Saxon Phonics? - Alison in KY 9:28 Feb 4 (0)
• JMO: I only looked at it -- the most confusing, convoluted program I ever saw -- making a 5 or 6yo learn how to mark every letter with symbols as though they had a doctorate in phonetics!! (nt) - Lori D. 6:15 Feb 4 (2)
  • When you first look at it appears confusing, but it's actually VERY simple. The coding of words is helpful as it is in SWR. nt - Karie 12:22 Feb 4 (1)
    • Thank you for the clarification, Karie. : ) Saxon's been around for a long while -- and for good reason. Just didn't fit for us. But glad it worked for you. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 19:59 Feb 4 (0)
• Both my kids learned to read with Saxon - Karie 5:17 Feb 4 (0)
• Love, love it . If only it doesn't take so long to teach I would still be doing it...m - Lyn 21:33 Feb 3 (0)
• I think it's expensive and elaborate. But hey, what do I know? nt - dangermom 21:18 Feb 3 (0)

Thoughts on BJU and Abeka Scienc and History....I am looking into 4th and 6th grade..nt - Gamom3 19:22 Feb 3 (3)

• I am currently using Abeka 4th grade history as a spine with SL 3 (m) - April in VA 5:30 Feb 4 (0)
• We've used both Abeka and BJU for science in both 4th and 6th grds.... - saved1112 21:13 Feb 3 (0)
• We've used both of these at various times & with different dc...(m) - ClairedeLune 19:58 Feb 3 (0)

Please humor me...I wonder if there are any people on this board who are KJV-only? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 19:18 Feb 3 (25)

• NASB...most literal word for word translation. - tink1234 18:03 Feb 4 (0)
• Wow thanks everyone...just in case you're curious I'm not...we have several versions! - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:45 Feb 4 (0)
• KJV only. nt - RedHen 7:00 Feb 4 (0)
• We use KJV only. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 3:16 Feb 4 (0)
• love the KJV rhytmic style, but I have to spend more effort in getting it so I switch to NASB once in a while..nm - Lyn 21:30 Feb 3 (1)
  • Man, how do you spell rhythmic? ,,,nm - Lyn 21:38 Feb 3 (0)
• Pretty much--for most purposes. nt - dangermom 21:18 Feb 3 (0)
• We are pro KJV, but also read NKJV. Our dc read the Beginners' Bible :o) nt - saved1112 21:14 Feb 3 (0)
• KJV: self and dh and some family devo; NKJV: dc nt. - cmn-CA 21:10 Feb 3 (0)
• KJV is my favorite, but not only. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:09 Feb 3 (0)
• We are KJV only nt - Quiver0f10 20:57 Feb 3 (0)
• Nope---we use NKJV, KJV, NASB and NLT....: )).....nt - Tami 20:48 Feb 3 (2)
  • We use the NLT, NASB, ESV, NKJV, NIV, and the new NET BIBLE from Bible.org - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:50 Feb 4 (0)
  • Can I ditto this : ) nt - Chris in CA 21:13 Feb 3 (0)
• I grew up with the KJV... (m) - ClairedeLune 20:26 Feb 3 (2)
  • ClairedeLUne, I agree, I think - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:47 Feb 4 (1)
    • A couple questions, Sandra... - ClairedeLune 17:22 Feb 4 (0)
• KJV only here. nt - RhondaM. 20:09 Feb 3 (0)
• Count me in. (nt) - Debbie in AR 20:05 Feb 3 (0)
• Hey, Sandra... - Daisy 19:58 Feb 3 (0)
• Mostly NRSV, KJV is in a few books we use though and it's my preferred translation for copywork. nt - Trivium Academy 19:51 Feb 3 (0)
• Me. nt. - CactusPair 19:48 Feb 3 (0)
• Mostly NIV here, but I do refer to different translations when I'm studying something specific. (nt) - Jen in MS 19:48 Feb 3 (0)
• Me and my hubby only read that translation. nt - Pensguys 19:41 Feb 3 (1)
  • Ignore my incorrect English...PLEASE! nt - Pensguys 19:41 Feb 3 (0)

Intrigued by Lial's Basic College Mathematics...can someone tell me more?... - GAMomof5 18:44 Feb 3 (2)

• Answers... - Jann in TX 19:36 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thanks! This information was very helpful! (nt) - Jen in MS 19:51 Feb 3 (0)

Has anyone used CQLA (language arts)... - Michelle in AL 18:41 Feb 3 (2)

• I used it... - Tina in WA 19:36 Feb 3 (0)
• We used it for 3rd grade... - GVA 19:07 Feb 3 (0)

How do you do school with 2 at one time? I have a 1st grader & K. sm - Pster 18:11 Feb 3 (13)

• Re: How do you do school with 2 at one time? I have a 1st grader & K. sm - Alison in KY 9:39 Feb 4 (0)
• I have a 6 and 5 y/o. - one_l_michele 6:14 Feb 4 (0)
• my kids will be the same grades this fall and my plan... - tess at the beach 5:38 Feb 4 (0)
• What we do - Closeacademy 5:04 Feb 4 (0)
• Lumped my girls 6 and 7 1/2 into the same grade...more - Lyn 21:46 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: How do you do school with 2 at one time? I have a 1st grader & K. sm - Victoria in GA 21:01 Feb 3 (0)
• I wrote and article on this recently... - Sandy 20:36 Feb 3 (0)
• Right now I have 8.5, 7, 3.5, and 1.5 and here is my latest plan... - Kimber 19:39 Feb 3 (0)
• Right there with you!! Here's our plan/system...(m) - SM 19:14 Feb 3 (0)
• I have a K & 1st grader... - Myrtle 19:03 Feb 3 (0)
• I also had a 1st grader and K the same year... - ClairedeLune 18:37 Feb 3 (1)
  • I should have said, our day included frequent breaks (m)... - ClairedeLune 19:32 Feb 3 (0)
• In the same boat here . . . - ELaurie 18:35 Feb 3 (0)

If I wanted to ditch Saxon math after 5/4, what math program could my dd move into to? - Jen in MS 18:10 Feb 3 (12)

• We went from Saxon 54 to BJU Press Math (m) - ClairedeLune 18:21 Feb 3 (11)
  • How teacher intensive is BJU math? Thanks. nt - MamaPapa 6:08 Feb 4 (2)
    • That depends on how you use it... - ClairedeLune 15:40 Feb 4 (1)
      • Helpful, thank you. I'll check out the samples and post again if I have more questions. nt - MamaPapa 15:56 Feb 4 (0)
  • Using 3 levels of BJU math here... love it! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 21:02 Feb 3 (0)
  • We switched to BJU also... - Mommyfaithe 18:56 Feb 3 (4)
    • Yes, I think I'm learning this too.....more - Jen in MS 19:00 Feb 3 (3)
      • I used BJU 2 after using - Mommyfaithe 8:02 Feb 4 (0)
      • I used BJU Math 2 with my younger dc, and it is one of my favorites...(m) - ClairedeLune 19:10 Feb 3 (1)
        • THANK you so much! I really appreciate your input as I try to make these changes! (nt) - Jen in MS 19:12 Feb 3 (0)
  • Oh, thank you so much.....more - Jen in MS 18:39 Feb 3 (1)
    • You are very welcome. I do hope things get much better for you both. :-) nt - ClairedeLune 18:43 Feb 3 (0)

I'm looking for a good nature/animal video for K-5th that is NOT evolutionary in thought. Suggestions? nt - Bethben 17:55 Feb 3 (8)

• Thanks all! nt - Bethben 5:33 Feb 4 (0)
• Amazing animals that defy Evolution - there are three volumes nt - Janine 19:18 Feb 3 (2)
  • Do you mean "Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution"? I found this link... - ClairedeLune 20:09 Feb 3 (1)
    • yep, sorry I messed up the title!....they are very good! nt - Janine 21:44 Feb 3 (0)
• You mght like Ken Ham's videos/DVD's. (m) - ClairedeLune 18:56 Feb 3 (0)
• Moody Science Videos.... - Tami 17:57 Feb 3 (2)
  • They are wonderful! Our local library has several of these. nt - ClairedeLune 18:48 Feb 3 (0)
  • I do own a few of them and they are great. nt - Magic Wand 18:23 Feb 3 (0)

How does writing play out in your home on a weekly basis with students from 2nd-5th grade? - Magic Wand 17:50 Feb 3 (17)

• Hi, Magic Wand! I'm game to talk writing w/ you again! sm - Lana in TX 19:00 Feb 4 (2)
  • Hey Lana, it's good to connect with you again...how are your dc liking WA? - Magic Wand 20:45 Feb 4 (1)
    • Well, surprisingly, my logical-linear 11yo ds likes WA a lot. sm - Lana in TX 23:09 Feb 4 (0)
• What we're doing - Jenny in Florida 5:09 Feb 4 (1)
  • This is true...quantity doesn't matter much if you're not getting quality... - Magic Wand 20:47 Feb 4 (0)
• For 4th grade - Chris in CA 21:17 Feb 3 (1)
  • Sounds great. You're doing lots of writing. CW... - Magic Wand 21:32 Feb 3 (0)
• What we do (4th grade).... - Tami 21:04 Feb 3 (2)
  • Ooo brave...said while biting my fingernails... - Magic Wand 21:30 Feb 3 (1)
    • Re: Ooo brave...said while biting my fingernails... - Tami 7:58 Feb 4 (0)
• What we do with our 2nd grader... - Daisy 20:02 Feb 3 (3)
  • Ah...what a great idea to write letters to church shut-ins. I love that idea! nt - Magic Wand 20:06 Feb 3 (2)
    • Yeh, she loves telling them all about her week. She occasionally gets a response. :) (nm) - Daisy 20:12 Feb 3 (1)
      • Even better. They're always so thrilled when they get mail. nt - Magic Wand 20:13 Feb 3 (0)
• Maybe I'm confused.....(m) - Regena in KY 18:46 Feb 3 (2)
  • Hey Regena, is your guy 4th grade? My WTM... - Magic Wand 19:40 Feb 3 (1)
    • Gee, thanks! That's sweet of you! He's third grade and....(m) - Regena in KY 20:43 Feb 3 (0)

Bob Jones Algebra I - any opinions? TIA nt - MIch elle 17:45 Feb 3 (2)

• My dd REALLY likes it...(m) - ClairedeLune 18:03 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - MIch elle 11:17 Feb 4 (0)

Janice (in NJ) your recommendation of Virginia Haviland's Fairy Tales was perrrfect! We have Favorite FT Told Around the World and it's very nice. Thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 16:58 Feb 3 (0)

What are your plans for 5th grade?.... - Tami 16:47 Feb 3 (26)

• We'll be hitting 5th grade by the end of this year. Here's what I'm planning.... - Michelle T 10:29 Feb 4 (0)
• Well the PLAN is.... - Chris in CA 21:22 Feb 3 (1)
  • Chris... - Tami 11:19 Feb 4 (0)
• 5th gr ds10 1/2 this year.... - Lyn 21:18 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: What are your plans for 5th grade?.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 21:11 Feb 3 (0)
• Also doing 5th grade this year (m) - BarbaraL in OK 21:02 Feb 3 (3)
  • Barbara, would you mind emailing me? Questions on LBO. nt - Pensguys 21:16 Feb 3 (1)
    • You've got mail! nt - BarbaraL in OK 6:03 Feb 4 (0)
  • Forgot outside activities! Scouts, chess club, baseball (April-June). nt - BarbaraL in OK 21:04 Feb 3 (0)
• Here are my tentative plans... - Jennifer in FL 20:36 Feb 3 (0)
• I'm not sure what grade to call him, but here's what we currently have on tap: - Jenny in Florida 20:19 Feb 3 (0)
• Tentative Plans for Next Year -5th grade - faith 20:14 Feb 3 (0)
• 5th this year (m) - EKS 19:22 Feb 3 (0)
• We're doing grade 5 right now (m) - Sarah CB 18:54 Feb 3 (0)
• Mine are sort of similar.... - Christina in ME 18:21 Feb 3 (0)
• 5th grade? No...No...Not yet! He's still a baby! Okay, here my plan. m - Stacy in NJ 18:20 Feb 3 (1)
  • Ohhh, this is logic stage, right? We'll have to research and add that. nm - Stacy in NJ 18:23 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: What are your plans for 5th grade?.... - Jeanine in TX 18:03 Feb 3 (0)
• This is what we will be doing... - Janis in DE 17:58 Feb 3 (0)
• Not quite there yet...would like your input on history though... - Magic Wand 17:44 Feb 3 (4)
  • Start early, like when the dogs are still sleeping outside...m - Lyn 21:55 Feb 3 (1)
    • Ooo...excellent idea! Not! LOL. Hope your girls are getting better. nt - Magic Wand 10:41 Feb 4 (0)
  • When we hit Ancients again... - Tami 18:08 Feb 3 (1)
    • I'm beginning to see more of the beauty of the CM approach... - Magic Wand 18:22 Feb 3 (0)
• Yikes, haven't given it very much thought yet but- - Catherine 17:31 Feb 3 (0)
• I can't believe he will be in 5th grade!!!! m - Pensguys 17:20 Feb 3 (0)

have you ever seen this spelling program. It looks like a user friendly SWR! (m) - cannefamily 16:39 Feb 3 (5)

• I am seriously considering this program. - Jan 5:53 Feb 4 (1)
  • I know, me too! I am thinking about this for my son for first grade (looks perfect for him!)nm - cannefamily 9:55 Feb 4 (0)
• Oh BTW, this same site has these great letter tiles that coincide with the SWR phonograms (they are great for non-writers for dictation)FYI! nm - cannefamily 21:19 Feb 3 (0)
• This does look interesting. I'll be curious to see level II on March. I'm wondering... - Magic Wand 17:37 Feb 3 (0)
• Looks great! (m) - Daisy 17:15 Feb 3 (0)

Looking at Elementary spanish on United STreaming for K and 2nd. How do you schedule this? - Karie 16:30 Feb 3 (7)

• Thanks. This is helpful! nt - Karie 19:59 Feb 3 (0)
• We schedule 20 minutes 4 times a week.... - Tami 16:52 Feb 3 (0)
• What we do (m) - Ria 16:35 Feb 3 (0)
• For every two grade levels, there are 100 lessons...they are meant - momof10 16:33 Feb 3 (3)
  • Great minds, momof10, great minds....lol! nt - Ria 16:35 Feb 3 (2)
    • I count that as a great compliment to be listed as a great mind along with you! - momof10 16:40 Feb 3 (1)
      • Honey, I bow to your wisdom and experience! Oh, to spend a day with you! :) nt - Ria 16:44 Feb 3 (0)

Opinions on Wordly Wise & Explode the Code... - Mel 16:23 Feb 3 (5)

• We love WW here... - Tap, tap, tap 14:20 Feb 4 (0)
• fun - faith 20:02 Feb 3 (0)
• At our house, I think read-alouds and world/classical languages provide more than enough..... - Tami 17:08 Feb 3 (1)
  • we use literature, too... - Linda in NM 7:21 Feb 4 (0)
• I was unimpressed by Wordly Wise. (m) - Ria 16:26 Feb 3 (0)

Line-up for next year ("7th grade") - Terrie in Germany 15:51 Feb 3 (8)

• looks good... - Linda in NM 7:19 Feb 4 (1)
  • Spelling - Terrie in Germany 9:50 Feb 4 (0)
• How do you like Easy French? (NT) - Deb in NJ 16:20 Feb 3 (1)
  • Re: How do you like Easy French? (NT) - Terrie in Germany 16:27 Feb 3 (0)
• Can you tell me about Against the Tide Bible curriculum? - ClairedeLune 16:07 Feb 3 (3)
  • Against the Tide - Terrie in Germany 16:21 Feb 3 (2)
    • Re: Against the Tide (link inside - really!) - Terrie in Germany 16:22 Feb 3 (1)
      • Thanks - I'll check it out. :-) nt - ClairedeLune 18:40 Feb 3 (0)

Anyone really LIKE Saxon 8/7 or Algebra 1/2? more - Jen in MS 15:44 Feb 3 (4)

• I like 8/7 more than Algebra 1/2 but we had to switch... - Jann in TX 19:41 Feb 3 (2)
  • Never mind Jann. I read your review in a post above. Thanks! (nt) - Jen in MS 19:53 Feb 3 (0)
  • Questions..... - Jen in MS 19:47 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Anyone really LIKE Saxon 8/7 or Algebra 1/2? more - ClairedeLune 15:49 Feb 3 (0)

Heather in VA or kbm: Regarding WP and the Story of US schedule. m - Stacy in NJ 15:34 Feb 3 (10)

• I just emailed WP for more info-I'll post when I find out. nt - MamaPapa 6:53 Feb 4 (0)
• I'm not sure if it's mentioned at this point... - kbm 19:53 Feb 3 (3)
  • Does the schedule or Hakim coordinate with topics from the overall program? m - Stacy in NJ 20:48 Feb 3 (2)
    • Yes it does. nt - siloam 11:14 Feb 4 (0)
    • I really don't know... we didn't have a chance to find out. - kbm 4:23 Feb 4 (0)
• No - it was a complete surprise to me when I got AS1... - Heather in VA 15:39 Feb 3 (4)
  • It seems to by lining up fairly well.... - siloam 15:45 Feb 3 (0)
  • That is a little weird! You'd think they'd advertise this. Thanks for posting below. I had planned to create my own schedule to combine the two, now it looks like I won't need to. : -) nm - Stacy in NJ 15:44 Feb 3 (2)
    • Yes, this is a major selling point for me too! nt - MamaPapa 16:40 Feb 3 (1)
      • Just an FYI................m - Stacy in NJ 17:16 Feb 3 (0)

Chalkdust, Teaching Textbooks, Jacobs...pros/cons for algebra? nt - Janine 15:15 Feb 3 (4)

• Your question is really difficult to answer as stated. - momof7 19:49 Feb 3 (2)
  • So, I'm curious what you use. I'm looking 2 years into the future and trying to make decisions. nt - Karie 20:01 Feb 3 (1)
    • Foersters.......m - momof7 21:52 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Chalkdust, Teaching Textbooks, Jacobs...pros/cons for algebra? nt - Pam L 15:18 Feb 3 (0)

Looking for something that integrates LA w/History & Lit---Winterpromise, Calvert..any suggestions, opinions, greatly appreciated! - home4school 14:10 Feb 3 (2)

• MFW does this in certain ways - Julie in MN 16:45 Feb 3 (0)
• Sonlight does this very well. nt - Heather in VA 14:19 Feb 3 (0)

? for Elementary Spanish users.... - Pster 14:02 Feb 3 (4)

• The only thing I would print out is Loteria. - Cindyg 20:02 Feb 3 (0)
• For my 6 y/o - one_l_michele 16:15 Feb 3 (0)
• What we do... - Ria 15:12 Feb 3 (0)
• I don't print out the lists of phrases... all I print out are the - momof10 14:05 Feb 3 (0)

I hate studying the ancients. Must we? - NEMOm 13:55 Feb 3 (8)

• At a minimum, read Foster's World of Caesar Augustus and Famous Men of Rome over 12 weeks and move to Middle Ages.(nt) - Tami 17:14 Feb 3 (0)
• Is your ninth grader ever going to get back to the ancients? Maybe you could do a world history or western civ course for this year using Spielvogel's Odyssey as a spine. nt - karenciavo 16:47 Feb 3 (0)
• How about using MOH 1? - Linda G in NZ 16:39 Feb 3 (1)
  • I second this and MOH 1 is also available on CD (link) - siloam 20:13 Feb 3 (0)
• Get the SOTW1 CD's, and listen to them in the car. Move on. - Carol in Cal. 14:02 Feb 3 (3)
  • WONDERFUL IDEA *smiles* nt - Pam L 15:10 Feb 3 (0)
  • Blasphemy! (I can do that?? Really?) Serious question inside... - NEMOm 14:07 Feb 3 (1)
    • If you haven't already listed to SOTW 1, I think even your 6th and 9th would enjoy it. (m) - Christy B 14:44 Feb 3 (0)

POLL: Custom or Curricula? Only for certain ages or subjects? - Trivium Academy 13:47 Feb 3 (19)

• I have to customize, DS has fairly severe LD's and ADHD. There just isn't any full package that would work for him. nt - Michelle T 10:33 Feb 4 (0)
• Full Customization here - Closeacademy 5:13 Feb 4 (0)
• I'm a combo person here too.... - Heather in VA 21:34 Feb 3 (0)
• Tweak, and tweak and tweak some more, and then customize or make up our own. - Jenny in Florida 20:05 Feb 3 (0)
• Okay so we're all TWEAKERS! That's good to know, it lends courage to when I look at something- thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 19:58 Feb 3 (0)
• Custom all the way, but streamlined a la Latin-centered classical education. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 17:35 Feb 3 (0)
• We do a combo... - Christina in ME 16:56 Feb 3 (0)
• That's what I love about WTM - gives me the framework and I choose the details. nt - Linda G in NZ 16:41 Feb 3 (0)
• I love the freedom of 'doing our own thing' and utilizing classes, events, and library books available locally.(nt) - Tami 16:34 Feb 3 (0)
• big time tweaker here. nt - Peela 16:03 Feb 3 (0)
• I customize whatever we do... - siloam 15:48 Feb 3 (0)
• Custom, except for math. - Carol in Cal. 15:43 Feb 3 (1)
  • BTW, I just LOVE the concept of Sonlight. Absolutely love it. - Carol in Cal. 15:46 Feb 3 (0)
• Curricula for Core and tweak the rest! - Daisy 15:29 Feb 3 (0)
• I customize curriculum...... I MUST have "the next lesson" or it just doesn't get done... - Pam L 15:15 Feb 3 (0)
• Have always had a curriculum "base" along w/customizing to our taste. :-) NT - ClairedeLune 14:57 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: POLL: Custom or Curricula? Only for certain ages or subjects? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 14:42 Feb 3 (0)
• Former tweaker here, but when my time to do that evaporated I because a Sonlight person. It keeps me sane! nt - GVA 14:39 Feb 3 (0)
• I am too much of a tweaker for Sonlight or ToG. I tweak primarily because - NEMOm 13:58 Feb 3 (0)

Found a neat resource for Lial - momof10 13:41 Feb 3 (1)

• found another - momof10 14:00 Feb 3 (0)

I have two weeks to cover the Civil War. What are your best ideas? - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 13:21 Feb 3 (9)

• This may seem lame but... - Sue in St Pete 18:40 Feb 4 (1)
  • Not lame to my son! This is the sort of thing he's always LOVED. nt - ClaredeLune 19:36 Feb 4 (0)
• Thanks to all of you! These are fantastic ideas and things I would have missed! (nt) - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 19:50 Feb 3 (0)
• I like the Homeschool in the Woods ideas.... - Tami 16:28 Feb 3 (0)
• We watched Ken Burns' Civil War mini-series last year... - NEMOm 14:05 Feb 3 (4)
  • Ken Burns' Civil War mini-series is a fantastic way to cover the Civil War... - Pam L 15:20 Feb 3 (0)
  • Great recommendations! Can only add a couple of things... - ClairedeLune 14:44 Feb 3 (2)
    • I think Across Five Aprils is the book I meant! Up a Road Slowly is by the same author but a different time period - thanks for the correction, Claire! nt - NEMom 16:22 Feb 3 (1)
      • LOL - I didn't even catch that! :-) I've just remembered one more great book... - ClairedeLune 17:55 Feb 3 (0)

I'm going to purchase Lial's Basic College Math. Do I need anything besides the textbook? Are the answers in the back of the book? - oakmom 12:52 Feb 3 (2)

• All that is needed is the student text... - Jann in TX 13:04 Feb 3 (0)
• The odd answers are in back. - momof10 13:02 Feb 3 (0)

question about math sequence - Lora in OR 12:22 Feb 3 (6)

• I think it depends upon whether your child is ready for higher math, but...(m) - Regena in KY 19:22 Feb 3 (0)
• Pre-Algebra is often an 8th grade subject. nt - ClairedeLune 15:46 Feb 3 (0)
• in my school district - AngieW in Texas 15:13 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: question about math sequence - Jann in TX 13:30 Feb 3 (0)
• also is there a web site for Lial's BCM ? nt - Lora in OR 12:27 Feb 3 (1)
  • Link to publisher - Jann in TX 13:12 Feb 3 (0)

American History Author Edward Eggleston (m) - cmn-CA 11:57 Feb 3 (3)

• link at mainlesson.com - Kimber 12:01 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thank you:O) nt - cmn-CA 12:06 Feb 3 (0)
• on the main page for site click on American History (left side) to view EE books. ty (nt) - cmn-CA 11:59 Feb 3 (0)

Looking for opinions of Drive Thru History America?(more) - Belle in MA 11:44 Feb 3 (6)

• Thank You! - Belle in MA 4:23 Feb 4 (0)
• We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! nt - Heather in Mi 19:13 Feb 3 (0)
• We've only seen the "world" Drive Thru History series... - ClairedeLune 14:46 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Looking for opinions of Drive Thru History America?(more) - Diane 12:18 Feb 3 (2)
  • I agree for Greece/Rome - Julie in MN 16:48 Feb 3 (0)
  • Disregard above; I was commenting on the Drive Thru History TV program focusing on Rome/Greece.NT - Diane 13:50 Feb 3 (0)

I had bookmarked a site with a math skip-counting song CD. Anyone? TIA! nt - earlybird mom 11:38 Feb 3 (4)

• Our favorite is One Hundred Counting Sheep. nt - ClairedeLune 20:45 Feb 3 (1)
  • Oops - it's One Hundred Sheep Skip-Counting CD (link enclosed) - ClairedeLune 21:12 Feb 3 (0)
• MUS have one. nt - Linda G in NZ 16:43 Feb 3 (0)
• www.singnlearn.com is one place to get skip counting cds. nt - Trivium Academy 11:45 Feb 3 (0)

A while back someone posted that they had made dictation sentences from SWR??? Could I have a copy? nt - KIN 11:03 Feb 3 (0)

Looking for a more Libertarian/Conservative book (other than Uncle Eric) to balance Hakim's US History.... - Niebski 11:03 Feb 3 (8)

• Thanks all! I will check these out... I think I might already own the Sonlight notes!... (nt) - Niebski 6:35 Feb 4 (0)
• I've been using America The Last Best Hope by William Bennett - suzeintn 17:04 Feb 3 (0)
• I was putting my schedule together for next year and... - Tami 12:31 Feb 3 (0)
• Do you have the SL notes for Hakim's books? - RhondaM. 11:53 Feb 3 (1)
  • Agree - this is a chapter-by-chapter balance (nt) - Julie in MN 16:48 Feb 3 (0)
• Have you seen Gary DeMar's books? link inside - Trivium Academy 11:16 Feb 3 (1)
  • These seem to end at the Revolutionary War, unless I'm missing something.. but thanks! (NT) - Niebski 13:01 Feb 3 (0)
• Clarence Carson's Basic US History or ... - Mommyfaithe 11:15 Feb 3 (0)

Questions about Nebels Elementary Education - Carrie 10:58 Feb 3 (4)

• It gives his thought on what should be taught in Elm. School -m - Kathie in VA 23:50 Feb 3 (3)
  • Kathie in VA- Thanks! (m) - Carrie 11:31 Feb 4 (2)
    • Carrie, I think there are lesson plans for sale that break it up - mom2abcd 18:07 Feb 4 (1)
      • Thanks, I'll have to check that out. (nt) - Carrie 18:10 Feb 4 (0)

A while ago, someone posted about using colored index cards to make Latin flashcards....m... - nichole 9:28 Feb 3 (2)

• Here's two options......m - Magnolia 11:41 Feb 3 (0)
• English from the roots up does this. nt - saved1112 10:51 Feb 3 (0)

From MUS to TEACHING TEXTBOOKS... Anyone done the switch? Anyone in a place to venture a comparison? - Graceann 9:09 Feb 3 (1)

• Re: From MUS to TEACHING TEXTBOOKS... Anyone done the switch? Anyone in a place to venture a comparison? - Pam L 9:18 Feb 3 (0)

please critique this unit study for my 4 year old - rose'smom 8:44 Feb 3 (8)

• Have you seen Five in a Row? (m) - Suzannah in NoVA 14:07 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: please critique this unit study for my 4 year old - Tami 10:35 Feb 3 (2)
  • same here..Before Five in a Row and real life - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:40 Feb 3 (1)
    • All this sounds so wonderfully familiar! We *loved* that homemade playdough, too. I still have the recipe. :-) nt - ClairedeLune 21:21 Feb 3 (0)
• Some ideas... - Daisy 9:04 Feb 3 (3)
  • Just going the very gentle approach... - ma23peas 10:00 Feb 3 (2)
    • Tara, I love your post. Very inspiringly true! :) - momof7 10:20 Feb 3 (1)
      • Amen! :-) nt - ClairedeLune 20:02 Feb 3 (0)

WP users-do they fully schedule Hakim History of US? In other words, (more) - MamaPapa 8:15 Feb 3 (6)

• This plus the responses about really helps me-thanks! nt - MamaPapa 16:38 Feb 3 (2)
  • That should read "responses ABOUT"-sorry, tired tonight. nt - MamaPapa 16:47 Feb 3 (1)
    • Can you believe I did it again? Oh, man! Try this again-"responses ABOVE"-Sheesh! nt - MamaPapa 16:48 Feb 3 (0)
• I sold my AS 1 but it included a schedule to use all of History of US books 1 - 5 (covering the same time period as AS 1). They recommended that with older kids. I would assume but don't know for sure that AS 2 finishes the series nt - Heather in VA 11:56 Feb 3 (1)
  • Yes, AS2 picks up with volume 6. But it's just a reading schedule. NT - kbm 12:59 Feb 3 (0)
• Winter Promise doesn't use HOUS as a spine. nm - Stacy in NJ 9:52 Feb 3 (0)

Anyone used Logos School's Spelling?? - Daisy 8:07 Feb 3 (7)

• We do and my 9yo ds and I like it. (sm) - angela&boys 10:44 Feb 3 (0)
• The Grammar of Spelling? I didn't like it... - karenciavo 9:40 Feb 3 (5)
  • What do you use that does teach spelling rules?? - Daisy 9:47 Feb 3 (4)
    • BJU Press Spelling teaches the spelling rules (m) - ClairedeLune 18:08 Feb 3 (2)
      • Is the TM necessary for BJU spelling? (nm) - Daisy 20:29 Feb 3 (1)
        • The spelling rules are given in the TE, so, yes, I think it's necessary (m)... - ClairedeLune 21:38 Feb 3 (0)
    • No, I'm no help. I make my own spelling sheets... (link) - karenciavo 10:09 Feb 3 (0)

Tell me about TEACHING TEXTBOOKS math? (m) - Graceann 8:03 Feb 3 (19)

• Thank you ALL for your thoughtful responses. I plan to look very closely at this program as a possibility for next year's algebra 1. (nm) - Graceann 15:00 Feb 4 (0)
• My 12-year-old enjoys pre-algebra... - Linda in NM 7:00 Feb 4 (0)
• There are other things not covered in TT Pre-Alg - Laura R (FL) 5:58 Feb 4 (0)
• This may be helpful to you...from one of the authors - Laura in VA 15:04 Feb 3 (2)
  • This is quite encouraging! Thank you! (nm) - Graceann 14:58 Feb 4 (0)
  • Stacy: THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!! nt - Pam L 15:55 Feb 3 (0)
• Just be aware... - Jann in TX 11:54 Feb 3 (6)
  • I respectfully disagree Jenn.... I don't think TT is "lite" - Pam L 15:32 Feb 3 (2)
    • She asked for opinions and I gave mine as a math teacher and homeschool mom. nt - Jann in TX 16:00 Feb 3 (1)
      • And I greatly appreciate your input! (nm) - Graceann 15:03 Feb 4 (0)
  • Hmmmm... this info is a bit worriesome. Guess I'll need to learn more about it between now and the fall. Thanks. (nm) - Graceann 14:10 Feb 3 (0)
  • Re: Just be aware... - Laura in VA 14:06 Feb 3 (1)
    • To compare texts... - Jann in TX 15:55 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Tell me about TEACHING TEXTBOOKS math? (m) - Pam L 9:43 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Tell me about TEACHING TEXTBOOKS math? (m) - Diane 9:22 Feb 3 (2)
  • I am one of the Foerster fans, however......m - momof7 9:57 Feb 3 (0)
  • I am one of the Foerster fans, however......m - momof7 9:35 Feb 3 (0)
• We like it. The dvd's go with the book exactly. We switched from Saxon, which we used several years with no problems either. We just liked the idea that the cd's were exactly like the book. (unlike Saxon). - paradise 8:53 Feb 3 (0)
• We love it here. Its easy to use, my kids tell me it explains things so much better than their previous program ( Saxon) and their grades went up with using TT. No complaints here nt - Quiver0f10 8:06 Feb 3 (0)

Cantering The Country - Irene 7:15 Feb 3 (0)

mom2abcd--I answered your SpongeBob typing question down below. (-: nt - Debbie in Austin 6:44 Feb 3 (1)

• Thanks! I'll go check. nt - mom2abcd 18:12 Feb 4 (0)

TOG users-printing fromthe loom - Quiver0f10 5:58 Feb 3 (4)

• I'm sorry, I don't know. You have been authorized to download by Lampstand Press, yes? It may be a computer problem involving changing a preference or something. Maybe GVA can help. By the way... - karenciavo 6:53 Feb 3 (3)
  • I was just able to do it (more)... - GVA 8:05 Feb 3 (1)
    • Thank you for checking for me. (more) - Quiver0f10 8:09 Feb 3 (0)
  • Thanks. if I have loom access, I should have printing acess? Maybe I should call TOG Monday. Thanks for the lnk! nt - Quiver0f10 7:04 Feb 3 (0)

Science advice for 8th grade... - Mommyfaithe 5:50 Feb 3 (2)

• Re: Science advice for 8th grade... - Deece in MN 9:01 Feb 3 (1)
  • I agree. It sounds like he's ready for it, so why not give it a try? You can always shelve it and try again the next year if there are problems. nt - Regena in KY 19:26 Feb 3 (0)

Has anyone used Apologia's writing program Jump In?? - Mommyfaithe 5:36 Feb 3 (4)

• My daughter has been using it for about 6 weeks... - Anne 10:41 Feb 3 (1)
  • also - Anne 13:02 Feb 3 (0)
• You're going to have to post a review! Several people have asked about this, but it's so new, I don't think anyone else has used it yet.... - Michelle T 9:31 Feb 3 (1)
  • I am expecting this to come Monday...so.... - Mommyfaithe 11:13 Feb 3 (0)

LAST DAY--Free Audio, chats.....Say What You Mean Convention - Cathy in KY 5:33 Feb 3 (0)

If we switch from BJU 3rd math (when finished) to R&S 4th math. What transitional issues, if any, do you think we will run into? nt - MI Mom 5:33 Feb 3 (1)

• If she did well with BJU 3, she shouldn't have any problems.... - Betty R. 7:53 Feb 3 (0)

anybody mix ambleside online with other stuff - LJ 5:28 Feb 3 (6)

• We use AO for read-alouds, fine arts, and poetry.(nt) - Tami 12:34 Feb 3 (0)
• I do! - Mommyfaithe 5:47 Feb 3 (4)
  • I would like to see year 1 please. - LJ 8:10 Feb 3 (3)
    • Re: I would like to see year 1 please. - Mommyfaithe 11:08 Feb 3 (2)
      • vERY HELPFUL, THANK YOU! i'M TRYING TO COMBINE ao WITH a "classical" education and it is a lot to coordinate! (nt) - Alana 12:00 Feb 3 (0)
      • Thanks for posting this. very helpful. Lesley nt - LJ 11:34 Feb 3 (0)

A question to anyone who's used prof B math - Debbie inSC 5:26 Feb 3 (3)

• Re: A question to anyone who's used prof B math - Prairiefrogs 18:05 Feb 3 (0)
• Which level are you using for your dd? - ELaurie 15:39 Feb 3 (0)
• I'm actually using Professor B as my supplement ... - AngieW in Texas 9:16 Feb 3 (0)

Would Lial BCM be a book to use BEFORE Algebra? Has anyone used any of the other Lial books? nt - paradise 5:07 Feb 3 (4)

• Best $10 I ever spent ! ...more... - Jann in TX 12:00 Feb 3 (0)
• BCM, Intro Alg, Interm. Alg.--liked the all. Wish had done their geometry instead of Jacob's. nt - Jean in Wisc 6:36 Feb 3 (1)
  • And now I'll go get a cup of coffee... LOL! nt - J in W 6:37 Feb 3 (0)
• yes. BCM is arthimetic & pre-algebra -nt - Kathie in VA 5:42 Feb 3 (0)

Where to buy Prentice Hall Science Explorer and what to buy? nt - JLynn in GA 21:40 Feb 2 (3)

• Here are board links for you that might answer your questions (m) - MoniMoni 7:15 Feb 3 (2)
  • workbooks are very reasonably priced to buy new - I got my texts on ebay though (nt) - AngieW in Texas 15:16 Feb 3 (0)
  • Also if you buy the student text directly from Prentice Hall the CD is only $1.25.. - Steph 10:37 Feb 3 (0)

I'm looking for an upright cursive font - Hannah 21:24 Feb 2 (2)

• Getty-Dubay Italic has only a 5 degree angle. nt - Regena in KY 19:31 Feb 3 (0)
• HWT - Handwriting Without Tears (link) - ELaurie 21:34 Feb 2 (0)

Anybody here using Time Travelers - Homeschool in the Woods CD? I have a question... - Heather in VA 20:50 Feb 2 (1)

• Not really - Katrina 9:53 Feb 3 (0)

So in theory the Saxon program makes sense.... - Steph 19:48 Feb 2 (11)

• Thanks ladies... - Steph 8:34 Feb 3 (0)
• My kids had a terrible time .... - Mommyfaithe 5:55 Feb 3 (0)
• Same thing here... - RhondaM. 21:28 Feb 2 (0)
• no program will work for all kids - AngieW in Texas 20:57 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: So in theory the Saxon program makes sense.... - Pam 20:51 Feb 2 (0)
• My thoughts... - Jann in TX 20:23 Feb 2 (4)
  • ITA. Saxon's lower levels are okay, but at the Algebra level, the lessons become much harder to follow. NT - ClairedeLune 14:34 Feb 3 (0)
  • Jann, this was very helpful -- one question.... - Nicole 22:15 Feb 2 (2)
    • sequence... - Jann in TX 12:10 Feb 3 (1)
      • thanks very much! - Nicole 12:01 Feb 4 (0)
• Doing only odd problems.... - Cathy in KY 20:14 Feb 2 (0)

How long to write down narrations? - MAG 19:08 Feb 2 (8)

• I am having my children write their own narrations earlier - frogpond1 9:41 Feb 3 (0)
• I use Institutes for Excellence in Writing to help with this - Sandy 7:11 Feb 3 (0)
• ACK!! We were supposed to write these down??? - Mommyfaithe 5:41 Feb 3 (3)
  • Here is why I write them down... - Susie in CA 7:03 Feb 3 (1)
    • Ditto..... - RhondaM. 8:15 Feb 3 (0)
  • I don't write them down either. DD6 can really retell a story well.. - Amanda in TX (visiting Raleigh!) 6:47 Feb 3 (0)
• Charlotte Mason would suggest around ages 9-10, but - Patricia 21:20 Feb 2 (1)
  • Follow up - thanks everyone and more - MAG 14:17 Feb 3 (0)

Thanks to all of you who reccomended RS!! I love it and so does ds. WOW!!! I never dreamed math could be a favorite subject for me!!nt - AB in Indo 19:06 Feb 2 (5)

• We had the exact same experience. Isn't R&S math great?! (nt) - The Tutor 19:53 Feb 2 (2)
  • Tutor, how is your son doing? nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:15 Feb 2 (1)
    • Never mind, I just checked the gen board again and saw your post there. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:21 Feb 2 (0)
• YEA!!! n - Pensguys 19:50 Feb 2 (0)
• Well hurray! That's terrific!!! :) - OhElizabeth 19:24 Feb 2 (0)

Okay all you BJU in-the-knowers... what's the scoop on some of the new editions? - Robin in Tx 18:45 Feb 2 (13)

• Robin, here's a link to the post where I answered your earlier question... - ClairedeLune 15:37 Feb 3 (4)
  • Thanks for the info!!! ABout the softcover... - Robin in Tx 21:07 Feb 3 (3)
    • Ah, I do remember those points now, Robin, and... - ClairedeLune 21:31 Feb 3 (2)
      • You are probably right about the 5th and 6th grade texts. It was likely the 4th grade text I compared, because it was the same text almost verbatim, just different photos. nt - Robin in Tx 23:33 Feb 3 (1)
        • From all I've seen and heard, you are correct about BJU Science 4 - I heard the changes in the current edition are mainly cosmetic. nt - ClairedeLune 16:03 Feb 4 (0)
• THanks, Yvonne and Veronica! That's what I needed to know. I agree about the hardback books, Veronica. But you know how it goes... when a book's consumable, that means more sales! nt - Robin in Tx 22:55 Feb 2 (1)
  • Softcovers could also keep the prices from going up - just a thought. :-) nt - ClairedeLune 15:43 Feb 3 (0)
• I'm sure they're mainly graphics updates, and maybe a little more (but I doubt much) m - Veronica 21:39 Feb 2 (4)
  • I do believe the new editions of Science 5 and 6 are completely different, and... - ClairedeLune 14:40 Feb 3 (3)
    • Yes, those are, but the newer editions of the 7-12 grade books don't look completely revamped in that same way. nt - Veronica 22:33 Feb 4 (0)
    • I've also heard that Earth Science has been completely rewritten (more)... - ClairedeLune 14:50 Feb 3 (1)
      • Oops - I meant to post this under Robin's question. {blush} nt - ClairedeLune 18:12 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Okay all you BJU in-the-knowers... what's the scoop on some of the new editions? - Yvonne in NE 20:25 Feb 2 (0)

Momof7 and Paula W... thanks so much for the helpful responses below (m) - Robin in Tx 18:38 Feb 2 (0)

Abbeyej, are you the one combining Horizons with Singapore?...I'm thinking about my dd who is about to finish RS E... - Magic Wand 18:34 Feb 2 (4)

• I don't really "combine" them -- we just do both. ;o) As KRC, sometimes one is review, and sometimes the other is... - abbeyej 9:35 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thanks for the tip. I'll give her placement tests as our year end gets closer... - Magic Wand 17:29 Feb 3 (0)
• We use both and we just start from the beginning of both books although I skip alot in Horizons. Sometimes Horizons is review and sometimes Singapore. nt - KRC 9:00 Feb 3 (1)
  • Thanks, this is helpful. nt - Magic Wand 17:30 Feb 3 (0)

spelling for 1st/2nd grader - Jan in TX 18:30 Feb 2 (1)

• Re: spelling for 1st/2nd grader - Jan in TX 18:34 Feb 2 (0)

I got the Easy Classical Science schedule... - tess at the beach 18:28 Feb 2 (3)

• Can you link where you bought it at? - ChristyX5 5:10 Feb 3 (2)
  • www.easyclassical.com - Trivium Academy 8:03 Feb 3 (1)
    • Wow, they are so much cheaper! - ChristyX5 9:35 Feb 3 (0)

Corrected Will Calvert SAVE me or SINK me? Sorry... - Kim from Ga 17:57 Feb 2 (3)

• I use Calvert with two kids/grades. (m) - Tammyla 7:42 Feb 3 (1)
  • I shouldn't try to post, cook and take care of a sick one at the same time. (m) - Tammyla 8:17 Feb 3 (0)
• Where in GA are you? You could see our Calvert 5th if you'd like... - kbm 18:43 Feb 2 (0)

Would Calvert save me or SINK me??m.. - Kim from Ga 17:48 Feb 2 (2)

• Depends on what you want from it. Are you doing the full curriculum or just some? Need more info. (nt) - flpeggy 17:50 Feb 2 (1)
  • Please read my corrected post above this one!!! I hit the enter key before typing the message! - Kim from Ga 17:59 Feb 2 (0)

Heather in VA - about Latin - Chris in CA 17:43 Feb 2 (5)

• About how much prep time?? -m - Kathie in VA 22:26 Feb 2 (1)
  • Well I'm sure we are doing it "wrong"... - Heather in VA 8:09 Feb 3 (0)
• Well I decided to ask my dd... - Heather in VA 19:06 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thank you that does help - Chris in CA 20:34 Feb 2 (0)
• I am soooo glad you asked this! I am going to be "lurking" :o) I love this board! nt. - Hoggirl 18:58 Feb 2 (0)

Help! My 1st grader is having the toughest time learning how to tell time... (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 17:26 Feb 2 (21)

• McGraw Hill's Complete Book of Time and Money. nt - Regena in KY 19:37 Feb 3 (0)
• Telling time is a needed real life skill...... they eventually understand becuase they have to use it everyday..... - Pam L 9:50 Feb 3 (0)
• I taught a timid 5 y/o and squimy 7 tyo (sibs) and I found - kalanamak 6:29 Feb 3 (0)
• Klutz How to Tell Time worked well for us and was lot's of fun. nt - Arch At Home 3:01 Feb 3 (0)
• You know, I agree with others......m - Julieofsardis 21:19 Feb 2 (1)
  • My best friend was like that too...She still can't tell time on an analog clock.nt - Ginger 12:34 Feb 4 (0)
• I don't mean to be flippant, but I'd buy him an analog watch and then just give it time. :) nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 20:44 Feb 2 (2)
  • LOL! I really didn't mean to make a pun.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 20:45 Feb 2 (1)
    • I agree. My dd struggled with reading clocks until about 4th grade. I knew she wouldn't go off to college not being able to tell time, so I decided not to sweat it. She's fine now. nt - Robin in Tx 21:18 Feb 2 (0)
• One of our most used math manipulatives ever - Big Time Learning Clock - KathyBC 19:56 Feb 2 (0)
• Try Kumon Telling Time wkbks (available at Amazon.com) nt - Vanna 19:51 Feb 2 (0)
• Ooh, Horizons did it so nice and neat for us- here's what we did. - Trivium Academy 19:23 Feb 2 (0)
• is it making him late for his appointments? *g* no? okay, then let's not worry about it! /m - katilac 18:34 Feb 2 (0)
• Singapore Math doesn't teach this in the first grade... - Myrtle 18:31 Feb 2 (0)
• Wait a month or two and try again. nt - Kay 17:32 Feb 2 (0)
• Does he know how to skip count by 5s? I would teach that first nt - Lori 17:29 Feb 2 (5)
  • He does, but when I told him to count by fives... (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 17:35 Feb 2 (4)
    • Then maybe start smaller? -m - Kathie in Va 22:40 Feb 2 (0)
    • All ps expects them to know in 1st grade is :00 and :30... - Daisy 17:43 Feb 2 (1)
      • Might should've been clearer. There are two poems in the above post that may help you out. - Daisy 17:50 Feb 2 (0)
    • Maybe teach him multiplication with manipulatives as it applies to 5's? - Fernande 17:42 Feb 2 (0)

Poll of sorts: What's your favorite and least favorite science program and why?......here's mine... - Jen in MS 17:25 Feb 2 (9)

• BJU and TOPS because they are hands-on AND easy to implement....Don't care for workbook science such as Alpha Omega.(nt) - Tami 8:58 Feb 3 (0)
• Nebels Elementary Ed. for Science -- BOTH most & least favorite! -m - Kathie in VA 21:48 Feb 2 (4)
  • I think he's developed some lesson plans. Anyone know? - mom2abcd 23:21 Feb 2 (3)
    • More about it (link to text) - kalanamak 6:45 Feb 3 (2)
      • You're welcome. I may need to go pull this back out again! LOL -m - Kathie in VA 10:26 Feb 4 (0)
      • And link to the yahoo group whose messages you can read without joining, including archives - kalanamak 6:53 Feb 3 (0)
• favorite - Prentice Hall Science Explorer (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:07 Feb 2 (0)
• We've enjoy Apologia Elementary Astronomy -- definitely a "fave" nt. - Vanna 19:52 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Poll of sorts: What's your favorite and least favorite science program and why?......here's mine... - siloam 18:50 Feb 2 (0)

POLL: What are you using for Science for your 6th or 7th grader? nt - Christy in CO 17:09 Feb 2 (27)

• Sonlight Science (nt) - Mel 16:13 Feb 3 (0)
• DS will be 6th next year. We're doing Conceptual Physics <nt> - Pamela 8:55 Feb 3 (0)
• Apologia. nt - paradise 6:31 Feb 3 (0)
• Apologia General Science for 7th. nt. - erinjd 5:38 Feb 3 (1)
  • yup.. nt. - Peek a Boo 10:09 Feb 3 (0)
• For 6th and 7th grd... - saved1112 22:29 Feb 2 (0)
• 7th grader is doing Apologia Physical with 9th grader, who is also doing BJU Physical World. m - Veronica 22:02 Feb 2 (1)
  • We also enjoyed and learned a lot from BJU 6th grade science. Easy to do experiments, for the most part. nt - Veronica 22:03 Feb 2 (0)
• Noeo Chem II (for grades 7, 6, and 1) -nt - Kathie in VA 21:49 Feb 2 (3)
  • This is my plan for next year with 7th, 6th, 4th and 2nd nt - Quiver0f10 4:11 Feb 3 (2)
    • Take note of the yahoo group's files for notebooking -m - Kathie in VA 6:38 Feb 3 (1)
      • Wow, thanks! I will check it out nt - Quiver0f10 8:10 Feb 3 (0)
• Prentice Hall Science Explorer texts and workbooks (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:07 Feb 2 (0)
• My 7th grader did Apologia General Science in 6th grade and is doing Apologia Physical Science this year. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:55 Feb 2 (0)
• Prentice Hall "Science Explorer" texts and workbooks... - Laurie in SEA 18:47 Feb 2 (1)
  • make sure you do the hail experiment - it's really neat - I think it was near the end of chapter 2 (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:09 Feb 2 (0)
• Science Explorer from Prentice Hall - Patricia in ATL 18:39 Feb 2 (3)
  • Is this the series that Ria recommends? I'm trying to remember... THanks! nt - Robin in Tx 21:02 Feb 2 (2)
    • Yep, it is. We really enjoy it. nt - Ria 5:00 Feb 3 (1)
      • Thanks, Ria... I've been scanning the boards trying to find your recommendations for junior and high school science... Can't find them. Glad this came up! nt - Robin in Tx 9:53 Feb 3 (0)
• Apologia Physical Science.nt - Dayle 18:22 Feb 2 (0)
• History of The Horse, Beautiful Feet Books. nt - Janis 17:59 Feb 2 (0)
• Apologia General Science over two years with breaks - Chris in CA 17:45 Feb 2 (0)
• Sonlight Science 6.....but not crazy about it (see my post right above). - Jen in MS 17:26 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: POLL: We used Rainbow Science for 7th and 8th along with the Nasco dissection kit....... - Amber 17:24 Feb 2 (0)
• Rainbow this year (6th) and I'm unsure about next. Probably either Rainbow or BJU Life Science. nt - Heather in VA 17:18 Feb 2 (0)
• Apologia's Botany for 6th, and Rainbow for 7th. nt - Sunny 17:10 Feb 2 (0)

Anyone have a WP 2 for sale? also an update on my overwhelmedness and what i'm doing... - Rebecca K. 17:06 Feb 2 (1)

• I emailed you. NT - kbm 13:00 Feb 3 (0)

Grammar help needed, PLEASE (verbs)... - Fran51 17:01 Feb 2 (9)

• Thanks for all these sensible replies... - Fran51 8:04 Feb 3 (0)
• When CW throws us a curve with the grammar (m) - LisaNY 6:29 Feb 3 (1)
  • GREAT explanation - substitue other verbs. Thanks! :-) nt - ClairedeLune 16:13 Feb 3 (0)
• My 2 cents....(about all it's worth, really)! - Alana 22:21 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Grammar help needed, PLEASE (verbs)... - Carolyn in MN 17:53 Feb 2 (4)
  • good point -m - Kathie in VA 22:43 Feb 2 (0)
  • Carolyn... - Fran51 18:07 Feb 2 (2)
    • No wonder ... my typo! - Carolyn in MN 17:33 Feb 3 (1)
      • Thanks, Carolyn ... - Fran51 17:43 Feb 3 (0)

For those of you using or those of you that have used God's Design for science, did you find this dry? I feel like there isn't much to it, am I missing something?....(m) - Megan in IN 16:07 Feb 2 (10)

• I looked at these and thought the same thing. We enjoy... - Tami 6:31 Feb 3 (0)
• Try Apologia...it's engaging and colorful, keeping everyone's interest - especially yours. nt - KC 17:43 Feb 2 (0)
• I almost used the water/weather one as a text for a class... - GVA 16:53 Feb 2 (4)
  • BTW -- the two texts I used now have study guides with activities that make them even better! nt - GVA 16:54 Feb 2 (3)
    • any chance you have a link to these books and their accompanying workbooks? pretty please? :o) nt - Hoggirl 17:04 Feb 2 (2)
      • Sure... - GVA 17:17 Feb 2 (1)
        • thanks so much! I will look into these! nt - Hoggirl 18:53 Feb 2 (0)
• I found it very dry and found myself spending too much time.. - Daisy 16:31 Feb 2 (2)
  • I had the same experience nt - Quiver0f10 4:12 Feb 3 (1)
    • same here nt - mom2fourboys 11:33 Feb 3 (0)

Question for folks who have used more than one level of Hake Grammar (m) - EKS 15:40 Feb 2 (1)

• Re: Question for folks who have used more than one level of Hake Grammar (m) - Michelle in AL 16:54 Feb 2 (0)

Free maps/geography curriculum from Knowledge Quest...link - Lisa in MN 14:44 Feb 2 (0)

Poll: If you like Guerber Story of the 13 Colonies and Great Republic, for what grades do you like them best (3-5, 5-8, 9-12) and why? - OhElizabeth 14:37 Feb 2 (4)

• Logic stage. I think they are even recommended -m - Kathie in Va 21:59 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thanks! That's what I needed clarified for me!! nt - OhElizabeth 6:29 Feb 3 (0)
• I just finished Story of the 13 Colonies with my 3rd and 4th graders... - Lee Belle 20:38 Feb 2 (0)
• Oops, that was "having only one dd" (not day, have plenty of days, hehe). nt - OhElizabeth 14:38 Feb 2 (0)

Patricial in ATL - I've answered your queries about Latin Prep and Galore Park below - Laura in China 13:26 Feb 2 (4)

• Just what I thought ..... - Patricia in ATL 13:55 Feb 2 (2)
  • The other program is the high school Galore Park course: So You Really Want to Learn Latin (nt) - Laura in China 14:37 Feb 2 (1)
    • I see now...sorry....I had to go back to reread, (DUH!) m - Patricia in ATL 16:00 Feb 2 (0)
• Ooops, 'Patricia'. (nt) - Laura in China 13:26 Feb 2 (0)

Posting for someone else..early reader issues... - Tara in KY 12:48 Feb 2 (7)

• Re: Posting for someone else..early reader issues... - Victoria in GA 7:52 Feb 3 (0)
• A snippet of our reading lessons... - ma23peas 15:57 Feb 2 (0)
• My advice? Drop ALL reading lessons (m) - KPzz 13:14 Feb 2 (2)
  • I second this. My ds didn't read until 81/2 and now I can't stop him! (sm) - Alana 22:32 Feb 2 (0)
  • You know, KPzz, this is great advice for lots of children. - Carol in Cal. 14:17 Feb 2 (0)
• I would set an amount of time, rather than a lesson, criteria for when I was 'done' for the day. - Carol in Cal. 13:05 Feb 2 (1)
  • That's the message I've sent as well... - Tara in KY 13:12 Feb 2 (0)

Am I missing something about TQ? It just looks to me from the samples (more) - MamaPapa 12:40 Feb 2 (2)

• If you want something put together for you... - Tami 18:29 Feb 2 (0)
• We're using TQ AHYS II right now.... - Verena 12:53 Feb 2 (0)

Another qu. about *A Childs Geography*.... - Verena 12:33 Feb 2 (4)

• You might want to check out their second volume because it would go perfectly... - Daisy 13:01 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thanks for the tip :-). nt - Verena 14:08 Feb 2 (0)
• No, because it is more earth science geography not location-names of countries, cities, and bodies of water. I hope that makes sense! nt - ilovemy6kids 12:53 Feb 2 (1)
  • Makes perfect sense :-). Thanks! nt - Verena 12:55 Feb 2 (0)

Anybody have experience with Trisms History Makers? - DB in NJ 12:33 Feb 2 (1)

• I have it, but I think it really depends on what you're looking for... - Natalie 18:13 Feb 2 (0)

What do you think of this read-aloud list for my 6th & 8th grade dds? We'll be doing our second go-around in the Middle Ages. (m) - AmyCC 12:18 Feb 2 (4)

• Another *great* book is... - vmsurbat 22:20 Feb 2 (0)
• Here is a partial list of what we have read for that time period - momof7 18:16 Feb 2 (0)
• The only thing I can offer. . . - Pam in MA 14:41 Feb 2 (1)
  • What are some of the Sutcliff books you read and enjoyed? What ages are your kids? nt - AmyCC 15:08 Feb 2 (0)

how many poems and how much do they retain? - sr 11:55 Feb 2 (5)

• We review daily until they know it well, then every other day... - KIN 13:13 Feb 2 (0)
• Retention is different for every child but here's a sampling of what we do. - Trivium Academy 12:10 Feb 2 (3)
  • Wow, they did make it difficult to find. Sorry link inside - Trivium Academy 14:10 Feb 2 (1)
    • Thanks!nt - sr 20:08 Feb 2 (0)
  • I went to knowleedgeboxcentral but couldn't find what you were talking about.nt - sr 13:36 Feb 2 (0)

She's translating huge paragraphs!!!!! - Heather in VA 11:34 Feb 2 (15)

• Is Latin to English or the reverse? or both? - LH 7:31 Feb 3 (0)
• We really like this program too...nt - Busy Bee 14:17 Feb 2 (0)
• Wow, that's wonderful! Good Job! nt - Trivium Academy 12:11 Feb 2 (0)
• Heather in VA, - mom2abcd 12:04 Feb 2 (5)
  • Yes it is (well 2 years plus the 1/2 year before when I pulled her out) - and get this - she's only been doing Latin THIS YEAR... - Heather in VA 12:35 Feb 2 (4)
    • That's a fantastic recommendation for the Latin program! - mom2abcd 12:49 Feb 2 (3)
      • I have NO desire to start latin study anytime soon, so it's encouraging to see your daughter excel while starting the program later. nt - Sweetpeach 18:46 Feb 2 (2)
        • You know it's funny - I was really itching to start with my youngest (bright 2nd grader) but now I see this and I'm waiting. It seems so much better to do it more in-depth the first time. nt - Heather in VA 19:07 Feb 2 (1)
          • Let me clarify - I was itching to start Latin (using something like Prima or LFC) 2nd graders shouldn't use LCT. nt - Heather in VA 19:08 Feb 2 (0)
• that is so great! May I ask you a few questions about this program? (m) - Hoggirl 12:00 Feb 2 (4)
  • She's 11 ... - Heather in VA 14:46 Feb 2 (3)
    • and how much time per day do you spend on it? TIA! (nt) - Hoggirl 15:30 Feb 2 (2)
      • I'd say 30-45 minutes. Some days are alot more writing than others. We aren't trying to hurry through so if it seems like a ton we'll stretch it over two days. nt - Heather in VA 18:53 Feb 2 (1)
        • thank you so much! I appreciate this info. nt - Hoggirl 6:15 Feb 3 (0)
• What an awesome feeling! It's exciting to see your dc pick up a language isn't it?nt - Dayle 11:45 Feb 2 (0)

considering MFW, anyone who's used it care to share how you liked it?? thanks:) - Beth 11:33 Feb 2 (4)

• I'm using Exploring Countries and Cultures w/ - saved1112 22:37 Feb 2 (0)
• I've done ECC, CTG, and RTR we have enjoyed them all... - Lori 17:34 Feb 2 (1)
  • Same at our house! (nt) - Julie in MN 9:26 Feb 4 (0)
• MFW really recommends starting with ECC! - momofkhm 11:59 Feb 2 (0)

Amy from Writing Tales--I have a question for you . . . - Maisy 11:19 Feb 2 (1)

• I'll do my best... - Amy from Writing Tales 15:38 Feb 2 (0)

How much outlining does your 5th grader do for... - Darcy in FL 10:30 Feb 2 (4)

• Every time we read KHE. - MeganP 0:19 Feb 3 (0)
• Outlining?? nt - saved1112 22:38 Feb 2 (0)
• We outline for essay writing but take notes on texts - Laura in China 14:43 Feb 2 (0)
• This was extremely challenging for us (m) - KPzz 14:19 Feb 2 (0)

DS (6.5) spells well in school, but (M) - one_l_michele 10:12 Feb 2 (2)

• You are describing my 8 yo dd (except all her misspelled words are neatly written :-) sm - Maisy 11:05 Feb 2 (0)
• Well you know he *can* do it correctly, so I wouldn't worry. He is only 6, that is very young. <nt> - TarponGirl 10:36 Feb 2 (0)

Scheduling R&S Grammar 6 help please? - Lizzie in Ma 10:10 Feb 2 (8)

• I have a schedule... - vmsurbat 22:28 Feb 2 (3)
  • I would be grateful for that, thank you! nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:32 Feb 3 (1)
    • It's been sent. Let me know when you get it. nt. - vmsurbat 22:11 Feb 4 (0)
  • Thanks so much for this... - Robin in Tx 23:30 Feb 2 (0)
• do you do a separate writing program? - Hoggirl 11:15 Feb 2 (1)
  • We are doing IEW, SWIB for writing but still go over the R&S lessons. nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:34 Feb 3 (0)
• R&S 4 - faith 10:44 Feb 2 (0)
• Do it 3-4 days a week. (nt) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:19 Feb 2 (0)

Looking for free downloads for Rainbow Science test.. - Kaci 10:03 Feb 2 (2)

• Here you go (link inside) - Heather in VA 11:20 Feb 2 (1)
  • Yes, this is it, thanks! K - Kaci 19:54 Feb 2 (0)

Thank you Abbeyej! Anyone else have poetry anthology recommendations?nt. - cmn-CA 10:00 Feb 2 (6)

• Not an anthology, but a poetry resource for adults that was mentioned on the 7-12 board ... The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within by Stephen Fry. (nm) - Kareni 17:34 Feb 2 (0)
• Not anthologies but must-haves if you can find 'em... (m) - Debra in TX 16:34 Feb 2 (0)
• Love the math & science poetry resources Jessica noted! I'd add Iona Opie's Oxford Book of Children's Verse, and (m) - BarbaraL in OK 10:43 Feb 2 (0)
• More poetry suggestions - Trivium Academy 10:19 Feb 2 (2)
  • two more- A World of Wonders (Geographic Travels in Verse and Rhyme) and Monumental Verse from National Geographic nt - Trivium Academy 10:31 Feb 2 (0)
  • Thank you:O)nt - cmn-CA 10:26 Feb 2 (0)

Spelling Workout B...do you need the teacher's manual for this? (m) - MNClaire 9:53 Feb 2 (9)

• Re: Spelling Workout B...do you need the teacher's manual for this? (m) - ACho 13:34 Feb 2 (2)
  • You might want to look at the samples on ChristianBook.com (more)... - GVA 14:34 Feb 2 (0)
  • What we do for spelling lessons with Spelling Workout B - Trivium Academy 14:13 Feb 2 (0)
• A Teacher's Ed. can be helpful for quickly checking the answers (sm) - Vanna 12:21 Feb 2 (1)
  • Same here. I like them for C and up. nt - GVA 13:18 Feb 2 (0)
• I've never used a teacher's manual and we're just finishing up D... - Suzannah in NoVA 11:41 Feb 2 (0)
• Not imho. nt - Christina in ME 10:12 Feb 2 (2)
  • I agree nt - mom2fourboys 10:18 Feb 2 (1)
    • ditto nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:01 Feb 2 (0)

Colleen in NS.. - sherylinarctic 9:05 Feb 2 (1)

• I just signed on and saw this... - Colleen in NS 9:39 Feb 2 (0)

any opinions on bob jones? - sr 9:01 Feb 2 (9)

• Funny they don't use the math. That's my favorite of theirs. nt - Veronica 22:06 Feb 2 (1)
  • ITA! The only Saxon Math books I like at all are the 65 and 76 books. NT - ClairedeLune 14:55 Feb 3 (0)
• I like their Science and English courses.(nt) - Tami 18:09 Feb 2 (0)
• I'm liking them more and more all the time..... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:23 Feb 2 (0)
• I have used BJU for a few years - HollyDay 10:06 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: any opinions on bob jones? - Diane 9:43 Feb 2 (2)
  • Re: any opinions on bob jones? - sr 10:37 Feb 2 (1)
    • Re: any opinions on bob jones? - Diane 14:20 Feb 2 (0)
• BJU is a well-established, academically sound curriculum - momof10 9:40 Feb 2 (0)

Mastering Mathematics - txmomof2 8:57 Feb 2 (2)

• I'm using MM -m - Kathie in VA 22:13 Feb 2 (0)
• I used it for awhile, but - rsmofga 9:01 Feb 2 (0)

writeshop 2 - Alicia 8:44 Feb 2 (1)

• I would feel absolutely comfortable dropping it [m] - Peek a Boo 10:15 Feb 3 (0)

Teaching Textbooks: Which first-Algebra 2 or Geometry? - KP in VA 8:28 Feb 2 (3)

• I spoke with TT and they suggest Alg 1, Alg 2 and then Geometry...nt - Gamom3 9:08 Feb 2 (1)
  • This is how we do it nt - Quiver0f10 9:24 Feb 2 (0)
• I'd go ahead and work Geometry... - Jann in TX 8:57 Feb 2 (0)

Notebooking website - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 8:26 Feb 2 (6)

• another thought - Tina in WA 12:46 Feb 2 (2)
  • an awesome yahoo group for notebooking - Tina in WA 12:53 Feb 2 (0)
  • oops so sorry didn't see the first time I read this that you weren't interseted in this... - Tina in WA 12:48 Feb 2 (0)
• I've collected some links.... - Jana(NC) 9:45 Feb 2 (0)
• Get a three ring binder, page protectors and ...sm - Zee 9:11 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thanks Ladies, great ideas and great blog/website too!! nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:11 Feb 2 (0)

What works of poetry do you have your kids memorize?nt - sr 7:54 Feb 2 (5)

• Link to recent post with several lists (m) - angela in ohio 8:38 Feb 2 (1)
  • Also, another link (m) - angela in ohio 8:45 Feb 2 (0)
• Link to our memory file inside (nt) - Hannah 8:15 Feb 2 (2)
  • Re: Link to our memory file inside (nt) - Firefly1013 18:26 Feb 2 (1)
    • Has it worked for you yet? - Hannah 21:07 Feb 2 (0)

Is Saxon Manipulative Kit worth it? - Ruthie in AL 7:40 Feb 2 (6)

• Yes! the kit is worth it. I love Saxon K, btw. I think of it has a pre-k book. nm - tink1234 12:26 Feb 2 (0)
• STOP you can have our K SAXON FOR FREE just pay shipping!!!!! - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:13 Feb 2 (0)
• Yes, totally worth it.. unless.... - TarponGirl 10:42 Feb 2 (0)
• I think it is worth it, but - Sandy 9:07 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Is Saxon Manipulative Kit worth it? - Ruth 8:47 Feb 2 (0)
• I think it is well worth it. We used it (almost) daily for K-2. (We didn't use Saxon 3.) (nt) - Heather in WI 8:43 Feb 2 (0)

Any suggestions on music and art? - sr 7:39 Feb 2 (13)

• For music for younger kids try, www.classicsforkids.com nt - T Baer 15:10 Feb 2 (0)
• Harmony Fine Arts by Barb on this board - Paula H 8:49 Feb 2 (3)
  • we are using this - hwfquilts 11:53 Feb 2 (0)
  • Re: Harmony Fine Arts by Barb on this board - Barb 11:47 Feb 2 (0)
  • This is wonderful, it follows WTM and Charlotte Mason's suggestions for these subjects. nt - Trivium Academy 9:49 Feb 2 (0)
• We have a composer and artist of the month - Hannah 8:48 Feb 2 (2)
  • Re: We have a composer and artist of the month - sr 9:09 Feb 2 (1)
    • www.artchive.com (nt) - Hannah 9:15 Feb 2 (0)
• How old are your children? nt - Verena 8:16 Feb 2 (4)
  • Re: How old are your children? nt - sr 8:59 Feb 2 (3)
    • I am about to start using Artistic Pursuits K-3 year one with this age group - Laura in China 13:16 Feb 2 (1)
      • what are the radio shows?nm - sr 20:22 Feb 2 (0)
    • Re: How old are your children? nt - Verena 12:27 Feb 2 (0)

Kingfisher History Encyclopedia - difference between the 1999 & 2004 copyright dates? - Judy 7:08 Feb 2 (2)

• The older is arranged more chronologically; the newer is more by culture. nt - Delbra 9:15 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thanks, Delbra! (nt) - Judy 21:36 Feb 2 (0)

HELP -- My 5th grader needs help writing!...need suggestions! - GAMomof5 7:03 Feb 2 (4)

• Here is a site for how to write a paragraph... - Pat in MI 9:12 Feb 2 (0)
• Classical Writing, great foundation , classcialwriting.com,,,nt - ruth 8:49 Feb 2 (1)
  • Yes CW is fabulous! nt - frogpond1 10:06 Feb 2 (0)
• Writing Trails in American History - Logos School - LH 7:19 Feb 2 (0)

Anyone have a CBD coupon code? TIA nt - suzeintn 6:40 Feb 2 (3)

• Thanks Yvonne. nt - suzeintn 9:34 Feb 2 (0)
• CBD codes - Yvonne in NE 7:05 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thanks! You just saved me over $9 on my CBD order today!....: ))...nt - Tami 16:16 Feb 3 (0)

ELaurie re: Veritas Press Phonics Museum - Dawn E 6:37 Feb 2 (1)

• You've got mail! nt - ELaurie 7:34 Feb 2 (0)

I'm trying to make a decision re: our American History studies for the next 2 years and would *love* your input! This is the deal... - Virginia Heather 6:20 Feb 2 (22)

• After SOTW 1 & 2 we went with TruthQuest AHYS I, II, and III. I simply make my own TQ schedule.(nt) - Tami 18:04 Feb 2 (0)
• I have struggling with this too - Alison in GA 12:43 Feb 2 (2)
  • I'm cracking up! You sound like me trying to figure out years 3 and 4-a little of this, add a little of that! AGHH! I guess too many choices is better than not enough (I think) nt - MamaPapa 13:11 Feb 2 (1)
    • Of course, you had to add in yet another combo that sounds doable, just to confuse me further! :) nt - MamaPapa 13:14 Feb 2 (0)
• We were in this same boat, and we went with WinterPromise combined with TQ and Guerber .... (more) - Leesha 8:44 Feb 2 (4)
  • This is exactly what I needed to hear, Leesha... thank you for sharing! - Virginia Heather 12:12 Feb 2 (0)
  • I have to agree with everything she said about Winter Promise American Story 1... - Kari C in FL 11:51 Feb 2 (0)
  • WOW... - MIch elle 8:56 Feb 2 (1)
    • Not sure if it helps... - siloam 15:35 Feb 2 (0)
• My Father's World years 4 & 5? It is.... - Donna A. 8:32 Feb 2 (1)
  • I'm going to follow your link and check this out right now... thanks, Donna! - Virginia Heather 12:14 Feb 2 (0)
• Wow! I have a really similar issue. m - Stacy in NJ 8:09 Feb 2 (1)
  • Stacy, after reading your post & Leesha's above, I think I'll definitely take a harder look at WP. Thanks! - Virginia Heather 12:13 Feb 2 (0)
• Same here! I've decided to go with Winterpromise American Story 1. nt - Karie 7:36 Feb 2 (0)
• That's what I did... - MIch elle 7:13 Feb 2 (3)
  • Nothing's ever easy, is it Michelle?! Thanks for sharing! - Virginia Heather 12:16 Feb 2 (0)
  • I don't havre time right now, but later on I can pull out my son's lesson planner and give you the titles he's done this year. - momof7 7:29 Feb 2 (1)
    • \oops....meant for OP! - momof7 7:30 Feb 2 (0)
• Have you looked at Beautiful Feet's American History... - Trivium Academy 6:54 Feb 2 (3)
  • I know you haven't used it, Jessica, but has anybody used Artner? How would it compare to TQ? (nt) - Malenki 11:45 Feb 2 (0)
  • We are doing BF's Am. History this year and LOVE IT! - Daisy 7:34 Feb 2 (1)
    • I'll check this out, too--- so many options, ooy vay! - Virginia Heather 12:15 Feb 2 (0)

FREE Online Say What You Mean Convention! "Kids Day" Today--Jeannie Fulbright, Cindy Powers, JoJo Tabares--Audios--E-books--Chats--Prizes! (link inside) - Cathy in KY 5:05 Feb 2 (0)

Monthly forum subscriptions at Brave Writer -??'s - Osmosis Mom 4:31 Feb 2 (2)

• Do you mean the Arrow etc subscriptions? - LindaOz 12:43 Feb 2 (0)
• Not for writing, but for an occasional foray into working with a group for lit analysis. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:52 Feb 2 (0)

Harp and Laurel Wreath, does anyone use this? - paradise 4:20 Feb 2 (10)

• We use it too, I love that it can be used for years. preK-adult. nt - earlybird mom 10:34 Feb 3 (0)
• I finally bought it and we've been using it everyday. Wish I hadn't waited! nt - Veronica 22:10 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Harp and Laurel Wreath, does anyone use this? - LindaOz 12:48 Feb 2 (0)
• Here's some information on it..I've got to start our lessons. - Trivium Academy 4:34 Feb 2 (0)
• I do, have any questions? nt - Trivium Academy 4:22 Feb 2 (5)
  • Re: I do, have any questions? nt - paradise 4:41 Feb 2 (4)
    • I would say it depends on your chosen philosophy of homeschooling. - Trivium Academy 6:06 Feb 2 (1)
      • Very informative post! Thanks Jessica. (nt) - Hannah 9:09 Feb 2 (0)
    • We use it for memory work. You could also use it for copywork and dictation. nt - Lana in TX 5:08 Feb 2 (1)
      • We also use it for poetry units--has questions and answers for upper levels. nt - Jean in Wisc 5:10 Feb 2 (0)

A Child's Geography - Is it a year-long course? How are you using it? Thanks! nt. - Kathy n NC 4:14 Feb 2 (4)

• Re: A Child's Geography - Is it a year-long course? How are you using it? Thanks! nt. - MeganP 5:30 Feb 2 (3)
  • Thanks! I'm debating whether to do Apologia Astronomy first, or A Child's Geography.nt. - Kathy in NC 5:39 Feb 2 (2)
    • I did a Child's Geography first semester and then Apologia Astronomy - KLA 6:14 Feb 2 (1)
      • more... - KLA 7:34 Feb 2 (0)

Anyone have a Christianbook.com coupon? Nothing found on serious google search! TIA! nt - Kate CA 0:45 Feb 2 (1)

• Here you go... - mom2abcd 7:17 Feb 2 (0)

What do non-Americans do for SoTW and ToG type history?? - Alana 23:24 Feb 1 (5)

• Raising bi-cultural kids in a multicultural world... - Deb in NZ 13:44 Feb 3 (0)
• I am in the process of writing my own Canadian history schedule....(more) - HeatherC (Canada) 8:34 Feb 2 (0)
• Try this site...study guides with books available - Michele 6:43 Feb 2 (0)
• This year we're doing.... - 4kids4me 2:13 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thank you all! Good suggestions! (nt) - Alana 12:09 Feb 3 (0)

A big thank you to all of you on your advice about Whooping Cough... - Kimber 21:32 Feb 1 (0)

Kimber, I posted below about whooping cough. I hope your little one is well soon! (nt) - Lynda in Florida 21:23 Feb 1 (2)

• Thanks again, I have a 20 month old that I'm watching closely... - Kimber 21:34 Feb 1 (1)
  • We had 7 with whooping cough for a month and didn't even know it...m - Christina in ME 13:32 Feb 2 (0)

Robin in TX--you inspired me to write about cottage schools!.... - Cathy in KY 20:50 Feb 1 (5)

• Wow, what a wonderful and inspiring post! .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:44 Feb 2 (0)
• Thanks for the post - it's good food for thought! nt - Colleen in NS 4:27 Feb 2 (0)
• Cathy, you have articulated many of my concerns and unearthed some of what motivates me to choose outside courses... - Robin in Tx 23:18 Feb 1 (1)
  • Robin, a couple more suggestions - momof7 5:35 Feb 2 (0)
• Thanks Cathy! We can fall down that slippery slope out there if we don't keep our eyes open! (nt) - Alana 21:38 Feb 1 (0)

HOW do I get DS (6yrs.) to sit and do school???? I need a plan. thank you! - Jen 20:36 Feb 1 (28)

• Ummmm.... - Mommyfaithe 14:54 Feb 2 (1)
  • "gets his yayas out". LOL! Other boy adjective = "zippy" usually with an exclamtion mark - He's feeling a little zippy! lol nt - earlybird mom 10:45 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Jen 13:41 Feb 2 (1)
  • If he can't sit still for dinner, that's a little different. Maybe do some reading on... - OhElizabeth 14:33 Feb 2 (0)
• HOW do I get DS (6yrs.) to sit and do school. - Lisa 10:32 Feb 2 (0)
• Sometimes I think the same thing your dh does... - Sue in St Pete 9:22 Feb 2 (0)
• Some great advice on Westfield Academy... - MIch elle 8:47 Feb 2 (0)
• Books on Tape and read alouds are great ways to train the attention - frogpond1 8:44 Feb 2 (0)
• Wow he sits for 45 min! Sounds good to me! - Ericaand3kids 7:18 Feb 2 (0)
• I never bothered. - Jenny in Florida 7:03 Feb 2 (0)
• Nothing short of Duck Tape will work! LOL! - Deborah 6:42 Feb 2 (0)
• I have 2 ds ages 5 & 6 and they are in K5 and First grade. m - BarbinTN 6:39 Feb 2 (1)
  • P.S. Let me add that during our 45 minutes of school time - BarbinTN 6:41 Feb 2 (0)
• I have a very active 9 yr. old, and at your son's age....sm - Zee 6:15 Feb 2 (0)
• I didn't quite finish all of the responses, but here's my two cents... - Suzannah in NoVA 6:03 Feb 2 (0)
• Even in school they change things up usually every 20 mins or so... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 5:08 Feb 2 (0)
• My personal soapbox... - KathyBC 22:49 Feb 1 (0)
• Hmmm... I have another idea... - earlybird mom 22:05 Feb 1 (3)
  • ITA Many times we've chanted Latin declensions while bouncing on the mini-trampoline (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:02 Feb 2 (0)
  • "And being able to sit for long periods of time is only a marketable skill if you have a 9-5 desk job. And I don't know any 6 yr olds who have that." - Sweetpeach 5:36 Feb 2 (1)
    • Thanks! :) I think boys should have resumes that have things like "can make impressive lego towers" "can jump rope 150 times before stopping" "can fit 6 marshmallows in my mouth" etc. ;) - earlybird mom 10:42 Feb 3 (0)
• There's no way my son can sit for 45 minutes NOW and he's 9! (sm) - Alana 21:49 Feb 1 (0)
• With a little 6yo person, I would say that those long sitting sessions... - Ellie 21:11 Feb 1 (0)
• I have a dd6 and although boys and girls are different, there is room for improvement - Trivium Academy 21:06 Feb 1 (0)
• We sit together and talk through the lesson, and then I coach & encourage him as he does his work. We cuddle when I read to him. His "sitting" work is about 1 hr, but it can be on the sofa, floor, at a table... (m) - BarbaraL in OK 21:03 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: HOW do I get DS (6yrs.) to sit and do school???? I need a plan. thank you! - CactusPair 21:02 Feb 1 (0)
• Can I ask when his birthday is? (m) - OhElizabeth 21:00 Feb 1 (1)
  • If 45 min of table work at a time is the goal for a 6 year old boy . . . - Sweetpeach 5:24 Feb 2 (0)

Teaching Textbooks, anyone heard of this programme...(m) - Carol 19:57 Feb 1 (5)

• We're using Pre-Algebra with my 12-year-old son... - Linda in NM 7:33 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Teaching Textbooks, anyone heard of this programme...(m) - trackmom 7:14 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Teaching Textbooks, anyone heard of this programme...(m) - ruth 6:27 Feb 2 (0)
• Yes, we use Alg 1 right now and like it! nt - paradise 5:42 Feb 2 (0)
• you'll see plenty of posts about Teaching Textbooks on the high school board (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:30 Feb 1 (0)

Looking for reviews: A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich and the Johns Hopkins study material for The Story of US by Hakim. m - Stacy in NJ 19:14 Feb 1 (3)

• Re: Looking for reviews: A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich and the Johns Hopkins study material for The Story of US by Hakim. m - cm 8:30 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Looking for reviews: A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich and the Johns Hopkins study material for The Story of US by Hakim. m - christineg 19:36 Feb 1 (1)
  • Sounds good. Thanks, nm - Stacy in NJ 20:30 Feb 1 (0)

Sentence Diagramming Mystery - Waverley 19:07 Feb 1 (3)

• Y'all are amazing! It's been ordered. nt - Waverley 20:57 Feb 1 (0)
• Mary Daly's First Book of Diagramming (m) - flpeggy 19:16 Feb 1 (0)
• Mary Daly's Sentence Diagramming Workbook and the Complete BOok of Diagrams. nt - Peela 19:15 Feb 1 (0)

Robin in TX....you asked if anyone is taking Latin online. We are doing this.........m - Busy Bee 18:50 Feb 1 (1)

• Thank you so much for this link! I didn't realize they had online classes... - Robin in Tx 23:20 Feb 1 (0)

OhElizabeth, I know I'm coming in a little late here... - Momma_Dee 18:42 Feb 1 (3)

• question... - OhElizabeth 21:09 Feb 1 (2)
  • Re: answer...:-) - Momma_Dee 21:25 Feb 1 (1)
    • You have mail! :) - OhElizabeth 6:42 Feb 2 (0)

Any suggestions on an art program??? Please? more - Jen in MS 18:31 Feb 1 (9)

• Thank you for your suggestions! I'll be checking them out tomorrow! (nt) - Jen in MS 21:03 Feb 1 (0)
• I've almost decided on Meet the Masters for my 10YO. You might want to check that one out. .nt - Carol in Cal. 20:34 Feb 1 (0)
• What about Artistic Pursuits. nt - Heather in VA 20:29 Feb 1 (0)
• My 8 yo is using Draw Squad with success and the 10 yo is using the Drawing... - Magic Wand 20:06 Feb 1 (4)
  • How do the two programs compare? - mom2abcd 20:20 Feb 1 (3)
    • One more thing... - Magic Wand 21:00 Feb 1 (1)
      • Thanks, Wanda! This sounds do-able:o) nt - mom2abcd 22:15 Feb 1 (0)
    • My experience/comparison... - Magic Wand 20:55 Feb 1 (0)
• Draw Squad? -m - Kathie in VA 20:04 Feb 1 (0)

Anyone been to a Vsual Manna art workshop? Worth it? I have used and enjoyed some of their material. nt - Kirsten in Mo 18:11 Feb 1 (4)

• We have done this. Is Sharon Jeffus teaching it? (m) - Hoggirl 6:17 Feb 2 (2)
  • Thanks! another question... - Kirsten in MO 7:36 Feb 2 (1)
    • hmmmm... - Hoggirl 11:26 Feb 2 (0)
• That would be "Visual" ... - Kirsten in Mo 18:13 Feb 1 (0)

What do you use after Wordsmith Apprentice? NM - Marsha 18:06 Feb 1 (3)

• we went from WA in 6th to Writeshop in 7th-- great transition! nt - Peek a Boo 23:33 Feb 2 (0)
• We are using Wordsmith and some of the Imitations in Writing series. nt - Linda G in NZ 19:55 Feb 1 (0)
• Well if you liked Wordsmith Apprentice then you go to Wordsmith - which is next in their series. nt - Heather in VA 19:54 Feb 1 (0)

My boys are *loving* the study of knights, castles, & seige warfare w/ SOTW 2! I'm looking for recommendations... (m) - Virginia Heather 17:56 Feb 1 (7)

• "the art of the catapult" --GREAT IDEAS and PLANS!!!!! nt - Peek a Boo 23:34 Feb 2 (0)
• These are all great suggestions-- I'm going to look in to each one! Thank you :o) - Virginia Heather 12:06 Feb 2 (0)
• You might look for this "book"... - Janice in NJ 6:45 Feb 2 (0)
• My son has loved the Dragon Slayer's Academy series by Kate McMullan. It is very good for that age IMO. nt - Jones Academy 6:38 Feb 2 (0)
• There is a board game..... - erica 18:12 Feb 1 (2)
  • erica... - Crystal in Va 5:16 Feb 2 (0)
  • About Robin Hood-- - Alana 21:55 Feb 1 (0)

Who's used My World Science? reviews please - Ann in WA 17:50 Feb 1 (5)

• thanks everyone-esp Ria ;) - Ann in WA 21:32 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: Who's used My World Science? reviews please - Debbie C. 18:55 Feb 1 (0)
• We enjoy MWS too. Rainbow Resource has a great description of MWS in their catalog and on their website...link inside...m - Magnolia 18:37 Feb 1 (0)
• Here is a review from Old Schoolhouse Magazine (m) - Ria 18:11 Feb 1 (0)
• I've just started using it.. - momof10 18:07 Feb 1 (0)

Is typing really necessary in early grades? When/what did you teach? m - Ann in WA 17:45 Feb 1 (13)

• I can't say enough good things about Sponge Bob typing... - Debbie in Austin 16:41 Feb 2 (2)
  • How often has he worked on it? Every day? - mom2abcd 23:34 Feb 2 (1)
    • Re: How often has he worked on it? Every day? - Debbie in Austin 6:43 Feb 3 (0)
• Re: Is typing really necessary in early grades? When/what did you teach? m - ruth 6:30 Feb 2 (1)
  • Thank you this looks perfect for my 7 yr old! nt - Ericaand3kids 7:28 Feb 2 (0)
• My dd is 7... - Arch At Home 1:33 Feb 2 (0)
• typing programs flunked here- my kids taught themselves to type just by typing, as have I.... - Peela 19:18 Feb 1 (0)
• Timberdoodle has Typing Instructor Deluxe on sale (damaged items sale) (m) - Julie in GA 19:09 Feb 1 (0)
• A few things to keep in mind about teaching typing to youngers - Karie 18:42 Feb 1 (0)
• We started early... - erica 18:19 Feb 1 (0)
• I think there are many here, like me, who are using CW for - rsmofga 17:52 Feb 1 (0)
• We are old-school here... - Daisy 17:50 Feb 1 (0)
• I started teaching my ds in 3rd grade (last year)...m - Pensguys 17:48 Feb 1 (0)

Elson Readers - donna 17:40 Feb 1 (7)

• link inside - ChristyH 11:24 Feb 2 (0)
• Elson Readers 5 free online... - MIch elle 4:57 Feb 2 (0)
• Donna, enter this into google (Elson site:wtmboards.com) and it'll pull up other posts about it. - Trivium Academy 3:51 Feb 2 (1)
  • Elson Readers - donna 17:51 Feb 2 (0)
• I believe they've been out of print for a while...have you been reading the CCH site? (grin). - Alana 1:11 Feb 2 (2)
  • Re: I believe they've been out of print for a while...have you been reading the CCH site? (grin). - donna 17:54 Feb 2 (1)
    • CCH: Classical Christian Homeschooling. A rigourous and thorough approach by Christine Miller a bit out of date with curriculum suggestions, unfortunately but I read it constantly! (nt) - Alana 14:56 Feb 3 (0)

Anyone use the books w/ cuisenaire rods... like for fractions, perimeter, multiplication, etc?? Which ones were helpful? thanks nt - saved1112 17:26 Feb 1 (5)

• We have a bunch of them . . . - Sweetpeach 4:44 Feb 2 (0)
• We liked the old Multiplication and Division book because.... - Cathy in KY 18:59 Feb 1 (0)
• Love, love "Everything's Coming Up Fractions" used after Saxon 5/4. It helped my dc nail fractions. nt - FloridaLisa 18:48 Feb 1 (2)
  • i second "Everything's Coming Up Fractions." nt - LatinaRepublicana 19:26 Feb 1 (0)
  • hey, I was just catching up on the Gen. board - Jodi-FL 19:10 Feb 1 (0)

If you are using MFW, could you please??? - Donna T. 17:12 Feb 1 (2)

• What's the link to the yahoo group? thanks nt - saved1112 17:17 Feb 1 (1)
  • Found it! link inside... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 17:59 Feb 1 (0)

United Streaming, Elementary Spanish users.... questions! - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 17:08 Feb 1 (16)

• What I've done - momof10 18:04 Feb 1 (0)
• In the search box, type - Cindyg 17:41 Feb 1 (14)
  • If I type "Elementary spanish 1-2, unit 1" I get 100 choices to search through! There has to be a way to narrow the search. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:31 Feb 2 (0)
  • Where is the playlist? Where do I go to set it up? I haven't figured that out yet. - Trivium Academy 3:53 Feb 2 (12)
    • I'm using United Streaming. Steps inside. - Cindyg 8:17 Feb 2 (11)
      • Thank you Cindyg, thank you! I'm off to try it...nt - Trivium Academy 9:22 Feb 2 (10)
        • Okay, I'm not crazy- I don't have it. There is nothing to Add to, no playlist option. - Trivium Academy 9:30 Feb 2 (9)
          • What kind of subscription do you have? - momof10 9:41 Feb 2 (8)
            • I'm in Georgia so it's paid for by the state, free for me. I don't know if that's why though. nt - Trivium Academy 9:50 Feb 2 (7)
              • Try typing in "playlist" under the search. Mine has a video tutorial. nt - Tammyla 10:35 Feb 2 (0)
              • Each district has thier own sub. So you can have different (m) - Tammyla 10:29 Feb 2 (0)
              • That shouldn't be why because I'm in Ga., too. I was trying to - momof10 9:55 Feb 2 (4)
                • I'm not sure what to tell you that Cindyg didn't already -- but - momof10 10:05 Feb 2 (3)
                  • It's okay, I don't have an Add Content option my top bar looks like this... - Trivium Academy 10:45 Feb 2 (2)
                    • I'll call them because I don't have anything that says My Content, My Home Page and I can't change the Preferences. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:48 Feb 2 (0)
                    • They updated! Click "My Content" it is your playlist:) hth - Tammyla 11:31 Feb 2 (0)

Revamping our school day, will you critique???? Please!!! - steppingstonemomma 16:59 Feb 1 (7)

• It doesn't seem like to much to me... (m) - Nita 9:35 Feb 2 (0)
• Wow, I would do either SWR or Calvert, not both. You can alternate for a break - Magic Wand 18:41 Feb 1 (0)
• Seems like alot to me also but... - Daisy 17:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • Well,....more - steppingstonemomma 11:32 Feb 2 (0)
• That's a full plate! My only suggestion... - OhElizabeth 17:23 Feb 1 (2)
  • What do you think is too much? m - steppingstonemomma 17:36 Feb 1 (1)
    • my son is older, and I have only one, but... - Linda in NM 6:23 Feb 2 (0)

curriculum that uses library books, etc. - Jill 16:50 Feb 1 (5)

• This is one reason I am enjoying MFW so much... - Donna T. 17:05 Feb 1 (4)
  • I went to the website - Jill 18:22 Feb 1 (2)
    • I asked them; they said it would be ready in the fall...nt - Linda in NM 6:16 Feb 2 (0)
    • I think the are piloting it this year so it should be available to ship for fall. - momofkhm 5:06 Feb 2 (0)
  • We love MFW too! nt - saved1112 17:19 Feb 1 (0)

MFW ECC users... question - saved1112 16:43 Feb 1 (2)

• The Illustrated Atlas is used by name with page numbers given to read on certain days - momofkhm 16:57 Feb 1 (1)
  • I have the Challenging World Geography book w/ the worksheets come from, thanks for the other info. nt - saved1112 17:07 Feb 1 (0)

cmn-CA, in response to your poetry question... - abbeyej 16:33 Feb 1 (0)

OhElizabeth... can you help me find the BJU catechism that you mentioned? - Donna T. 16:20 Feb 1 (3)

• Want to get it cheaper?? - Daisy 7:41 Feb 2 (0)
• It's called "Bible Truths for Elementary" now. Both BJUP.com and CBD have it. nt - OhElizabeth 17:25 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Donna T. 6:51 Feb 2 (0)

Curricula Advice/Help for K Phonics & Math? - Laura in TX 15:43 Feb 1 (30)

• I have MFW K and SSRW we are using them together - Jenileigh 14:19 Feb 2 (0)
• Haven't had time to read all posts, so sorry if this repeats (more) - MamaPapa 13:00 Feb 2 (1)
  • Forgot to mention, if she likes workbooks, Explode the Code-cheap, effective and fun! nt - MamaPapa 13:07 Feb 2 (0)
• Just a thought... - Ericaand3kids 7:35 Feb 2 (0)
• phonics/math - AngieW in Texas 19:16 Feb 1 (0)
• our 4 yo K plan that is working well - tess at the beach 18:41 Feb 1 (0)
• Saxon K is okay, but just okay... - julianna 18:36 Feb 1 (0)
• Spell to Write and Read! - Sandy Redding 17:14 Feb 1 (0)
• Well, as a first time homeschooler...I say start cheap and work your way up... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:14 Feb 1 (2)
  • I second this... don't be in a hurry to spend money. The most successful families I know do not spend much. nt - Fernande 18:17 Feb 1 (1)
    • Amen on the cheap...here are some cheap specifics - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 5:14 Feb 2 (0)
• I liked Alpha Phonics -m - Kathie in VA 16:51 Feb 1 (1)
  • We liked Alpha-phonics too. Short, sweet, and gets the job done. I used it with an almost 5 year old. nt - Bethben 5:22 Feb 2 (0)
• My thoughts on an integrated phonics program like Phonics Museum (and others) . . . (m) - Lisa in GA moving to PA 16:33 Feb 1 (0)
• I'm doing K with a mature 4 year old... - Donna T. 16:31 Feb 1 (5)
  • One more thought about MFW K... - Fernande 18:14 Feb 1 (0)
  • I like MFW K, too. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 17:08 Feb 1 (3)
    • What kind of math did you do in MFW K (I must be missing something) - Fernande 18:10 Feb 1 (2)
      • The math in MFW K is all integrated into the program. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 20:41 Feb 1 (1)
        • I did not know about the money.....but... - Fernande 2:40 Feb 2 (0)
• I have to put my plug in for R&S Pre-K books. - Mommyfaithe 16:17 Feb 1 (2)
  • Me three! Very good fine motor skills activities and covers basic math and letter recognition. It'd be a great place to start with a young Ker... - julianna 18:24 Feb 1 (0)
  • We like these, too. Especially the numbers book. nt - Donna T. 16:34 Feb 1 (0)
• I can speak about Phonics Museum... - Amy loves Bud 16:07 Feb 1 (1)
  • I agree... - Mommyfaithe 16:14 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: Curricula Advice/Help for K Phonics & Math? - Michelle NC 16:04 Feb 1 (0)
• My experience . . . - ELaurie 16:02 Feb 1 (1)
  • Link - ELaurie 16:03 Feb 1 (0)
• My dd is 4.5..... - Fernande 15:54 Feb 1 (1)
  • Re: My dd is 4.5..... - Laura in TX 19:13 Feb 2 (0)

I'd like to see some SWR routines for BOYS in 1st grade....m - Pensguys 15:32 Feb 1 (29)

• Thanks everyone for helping me get my plan together! :) nt - Pensguys 5:28 Feb 2 (0)
• AND another question for those who have responded......m - Pensguys 19:14 Feb 1 (3)
  • I say the word, put it in a sentence - usually I make up my own and try to (M) - one_l_michele 5:23 Feb 2 (0)
  • Yes, that is the way we do dictation. nt - KIN 4:25 Feb 2 (0)
  • I do all that AND make them tell me the number of syllables and "dictate" it back to me to write on the board. But then, we're new to this! - Alana 21:59 Feb 1 (0)
• Another thing I'll ask/share about my ds....m - Pensguys 19:10 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: I'd like to see some SWR routines for BOYS in 1st grade....m - Cheller 16:42 Feb 1 (0)
• My ds (who will be 7 in April) (M) - one_l_michele 16:29 Feb 1 (4)
  • "place unifix cubes on the table" -- I don't understand. (nt) - Sweetpeach 16:47 Feb 1 (3)
    • I use unifix cubes instead of fingers as a visual (M) - one_l_michele 17:06 Feb 1 (2)
      • What an awesome idea!!! nt - Sandy Redding 18:04 Feb 1 (1)
        • That is a ****smart**** idea. My #2ds looks at me like I've got horns on my head when I offer him the info verbally -- this is more concrete, for both of us! - Sweetpeach 4:50 Feb 2 (0)
• The Spelling Jar . . . - Sweetpeach 16:28 Feb 1 (3)
  • You have mail! :) - OhElizabeth 21:24 Feb 1 (2)
    • Will you try again, please? Sadly, the mail didn't arrive . . . - Sweetpeach 4:48 Feb 2 (1)
      • Thank you, Oh E! My mail arrived! - Sweetpeach 18:19 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: I'd like to see some SWR routines for BOYS in 1st grade....m - LisaL 16:25 Feb 1 (3)
  • Do you just have him copy his new words to be exposed to them again before quizzing/testing? nt - Pensguys 19:04 Feb 1 (2)
    • Re: Do you just have him copy his new words to be exposed to them again before quizzing/testing? nt - LisaL 22:58 Feb 1 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Pensguys 5:27 Feb 2 (0)
• Well... - KIN 16:01 Feb 1 (4)
  • Are the 15 words that you quiz...m - Pensguys 19:06 Feb 1 (2)
    • Ok, thanks! nt - Pensguys 19:11 Feb 1 (0)
    • Yes, that is exactly how I do the quiz. My ds doesn't like to write much, I try to make as painless as possible. nt - KIN 19:09 Feb 1 (0)
  • Forgot to say... - KIN 16:05 Feb 1 (0)
• Not exactly a routine, but . . . - ELaurie 15:54 Feb 1 (3)
  • On your tip....m - Pensguys 19:08 Feb 1 (2)
    • I have him write the phonos . . . - ELaurie 19:41 Feb 1 (1)
      • Thanks....good idea. nt - Pensguys 19:51 Feb 1 (0)

Have been using Shurley English. Wanted to know about another... - Angela W in AK 15:26 Feb 1 (1)

• I don't know much about Shurley, but we've been happy with Abeka... - Suzannah in NoVA 11:53 Feb 2 (0)

SHipping and ordering from Galore Park -how was it, here to the States? nt - Osmosis Mom 14:58 Feb 1 (2)

• I just answered this way below..... - Patricia in ATL 19:05 Feb 1 (1)
  • More thanks and an answer.... - Christina in ME 10:54 Feb 2 (0)

I'm sorry, but I'm delayed on the Westminster Catechism in the 4 fonts, to post for free downloading, sm - Kimber 14:36 Feb 1 (7)

• Re: I'm sorry, but I'm delayed on the Westminster Catechism in the 4 fonts, to post for free downloading, sm - Lynda in Florida 21:20 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: Whooping Cough - Mommyfaithe 15:47 Feb 1 (0)
• another spanish question... - ilovemy6kids 15:04 Feb 1 (2)
  • Sure, I'll e-mail it to you. nt - Kimber 15:19 Feb 1 (0)
  • I forgot to add, I really hope your little one gets well soon. nt - ilovemy6kids 15:04 Feb 1 (0)
• We are in the midst of whooping cough here... - christineg 15:02 Feb 1 (0)
• So sorry about your little guy . . . - Christy B 14:42 Feb 1 (0)

Does anyone have extra worksheets for my children to translate with LC1? - rsmofga 14:32 Feb 1 (0)

How long should a 9yo practice typing in one sitting? (and how many days a week) thanks nt - Vkay 14:06 Feb 1 (5)

• My 8 and 10 yos practice about 15 minutes 3-4x/week. nt - Magic Wand 18:42 Feb 1 (0)
• My 9YO does 5 mins, 4 days a week. nt - Cindyg 17:43 Feb 1 (0)
• 7 and 9 yr olds do 15 min. per day. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 14:55 Feb 1 (0)
• My 10yo does 15 min every day and is steadily making progress. nt - KRC 14:23 Feb 1 (0)
• My 9 yo practices for 15 min- 5 days a week. nt - Lee 14:20 Feb 1 (0)

Is there a list of important bible verses? I am thinking of making my own copybook of bible verses and this would save time. nt - ilovemy6kids 13:56 Feb 1 (10)

• Here are some great Bible verses... - mom2abcd 7:26 Feb 2 (1)
  • Wow! That was a big list! You get a star today! - Chris in IL 22:43 Feb 2 (0)
• Wise Words for Moms - Sandy 14:50 Feb 1 (1)
  • Hey-I have this. Thank you!. nt - ilovemy6kids 15:05 Feb 1 (0)
• Try here http://www.schoolofabraham.com/scripturemastery.htm - Trivium Academy 14:24 Feb 1 (5)
  • Thank you Jessica (sm) - ilovemy6kids 15:07 Feb 1 (4)
    • Nope, inside - Trivium Academy 16:20 Feb 1 (3)
      • Re: Nope, insideFYI - Julie in Austin 17:20 Feb 1 (2)
        • 25 a year or one every two weeks. Good schedule! (nt) - Alana 1:13 Feb 2 (1)
          • How many is a good number? Does it matter? - Trivium Academy 4:11 Feb 2 (0)

Kimber what ages do you recommend your Spanish program for? I have 5th, 2nd, and 1st, could they all use it? You are so awesome! I can't wait to try this! nt - ilovemy6kids 13:55 Feb 1 (9)

• Hey, she sent me a preview copy, and it looks WONDERFUL! I can't wait to start it with my 9 yo dd!! nt - Amy from Writing Tales 20:50 Feb 1 (0)
• What? Kimber has a Spanish book? Do tell! nt - Magic Wand 14:52 Feb 1 (0)
• I was so excited to actually write about the book, that I really didnt answer your question right... - Kimber 14:51 Feb 1 (0)
• I am so excited about this book, here is more info... - Kimber 14:30 Feb 1 (5)
  • What? You know I love your copybooks, Kimber. Tell me more about your Spanish program. nt - Tamy 14:42 Feb 1 (3)
    • More still, - Kimber 15:01 Feb 1 (2)
      • Thank you for the free two-week preview! - Cindyg 18:21 Feb 1 (1)
        • My dh said if I ever wanted an audio tape, he'd do it.... - Kimber 18:40 Feb 1 (0)
  • That should be one sentence per day with verb conjugation memory work. nt - Kimber 14:39 Feb 1 (0)

Anyone here have a copywork book for Italic handwriting? TIA - Staci in WA 13:27 Feb 1 (2)

• Ooh! Someone recently e-mailed me a lovely copywork book in Italic. Kim? Kimber? nt - Christy B 13:31 Feb 1 (1)
  • Found the link! These are soooooo lovely. I only wish my dds used Italic. My loss. nt except for link - Christy B 13:36 Feb 1 (0)

Is anyone here still using Latin Primer? (m) - Suzannah in NoVA 13:23 Feb 1 (22)

• Thank you everyone for your responses... - Suzannah in NoVA 5:54 Feb 2 (0)
• We're doing LP II as well. Great question and good responses. Thanks for posting. nt - Vanna 20:00 Feb 1 (0)
• Henle is not visually appealing to me. Anybody else have that problem? - Angela 16:56 Feb 1 (0)
• I'm in the same boat..... - Jen in MS 16:48 Feb 1 (0)
• Henle... - erinjd 14:53 Feb 1 (2)
  • Latin Primer 2 or Latin Primer 3? nt - Suzannah in NoVA 5:51 Feb 2 (1)
    • Latin Primer 2. nt. - erinjd 9:48 Feb 2 (0)
• My oldest is finishing up grammar II this year....(m) - Regena in KY 14:24 Feb 1 (8)
  • Just out of curiosity... what will you do after Grammar II? - Robin in Tx 14:47 Feb 1 (7)
    • All the posters I've seen on the high school board have suggested....(m) - Regena in KY 17:57 Feb 1 (6)
      • Thanks! nt - Robin in Tx 23:35 Feb 1 (0)
      • What do you mean that you will give him 2 credits? more - Jen in MS 18:13 Feb 1 (4)
        • No, if you homeschool your child through high school, you are the entity issuing their credits....(m) - Regena in KY 18:59 Feb 1 (3)
          • Thanks..... and one more question..... - Jen in MS 19:10 Feb 1 (2)
            • There are lots of transcript forms available free or for purchase online....(m) - Regena in KY 19:31 Feb 1 (1)
              • Thank you!! I really appreciate all the information! (nt) - Jen in MS 21:06 Feb 1 (0)
• We're in LP 2 as well...(m) - Kim in MO 14:13 Feb 1 (0)
• We are about the same place as you in LP II, and intend to go into Latin Grammar. (m) - DawnUK 14:06 Feb 1 (0)
• Don't fix what isn't broken... - GVA 13:45 Feb 1 (2)
  • See, I get confused about this. In the RRC catalog, the course description states....(m) - Regena in KY 14:26 Feb 1 (1)
    • Yes, it does... - GVA 15:18 Feb 1 (0)
• We're still doing LP -m - Kathie in Va 13:30 Feb 1 (0)

Do I need the whole kit for BJU 1rst Gr. Math, or can I do with just the workbook? nt. - DeeinFL 13:19 Feb 1 (2)

• I would definitely suggest these items... - ClairedeLune 0:57 Feb 2 (0)
• Well.... it kinda depends.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 14:39 Feb 1 (0)

I wanted to share a wonderful, wonderful reading/literature resource . . . - Christy B 13:08 Feb 1 (10)

• Thanks - Tamarind 5:49 Feb 2 (0)
• You can see a small sample of these at Rainbow Resource. nm - EchoMom 14:42 Feb 1 (1)
  • How 'bout that. And here I thought I was onto something so unique and obscure. :-) nt - Christy B 14:44 Feb 1 (0)
• I recommended Westminister, I'll have to check out Faerie Gold though, thanks! (a lot my dh will mutter, lol) nt - Trivium Academy 14:12 Feb 1 (2)
  • Yeah, my dh is muttering his thanks to you, too. I won my dh over by explaining that (m) . . . - Christy B 14:29 Feb 1 (1)
    • Lol, {hands over my ears/eyes, la, la, la, la I can't read/hear this!} nt - Trivium Academy 16:23 Feb 1 (0)
• Oh, and MIch elle -- one more CLE question for you, waaaaay down the board. nt - Christy B 13:30 Feb 1 (1)
  • Answered below. nt - MIch elle 16:00 Feb 1 (0)
• Looks interesting, more please? -m - Kathie in VA 13:16 Feb 1 (1)
  • This is a literature anthology . . . here is a sample of the selections . . . - Christy B 13:22 Feb 1 (0)

History for third grade??? - LJ 13:07 Feb 1 (9)

• MOH seems to be a better fit but... - LJ 17:34 Feb 1 (2)
  • I found a file on the yahoo group that tells me this. Yea! - LJ 18:05 Feb 1 (1)
    • It is also in the apendix of the book with the other extra resources.nt. - siloam 19:51 Feb 1 (0)
• I also suggest My Father's World and/or Mystery of History!! They're absolutely wonderful to combine history & Bible. nt - saved1112 16:31 Feb 1 (0)
• The ones mentioned are good. We've been using the stuff from www.veritaspress.com and it's... - OhElizabeth 14:19 Feb 1 (1)
  • I agree... - Sandy 14:57 Feb 1 (0)
• MFW and MOH are awesome... - Donna T. 13:53 Feb 1 (0)
• The Mystery of History. (link) - siloam 13:36 Feb 1 (0)
• Check out My Father's World... that's one of the main reasons we chose it! link inside... - Donna A. 13:20 Feb 1 (0)

Latin Course of Study: Can one do Prima Latina followed by 3 yrs of LFC and then go into The Latin Road for 3 years and be done their Latin studies??? (nt) - Deborah 12:14 Feb 1 (12)

• I guess you would be done if your goal was to learn (m) - LisaNY 16:13 Feb 1 (11)
  • Alright...help me out here. It's the Latin Road alone that will give us 2 ys HS latin, would that be correct? Then do we need the - Deborah 17:05 Feb 1 (10)
    • I should think you could read the Vulgate after or during the Latin Road... - Laura in CT 4:26 Feb 2 (9)
      • I agree. You should be able to start tackling the Vulgate (m) - LisaNY 5:09 Feb 2 (8)
        • Keep walking with me, here. : ) Give me some lofty Latin goals to reach if we go beyond the 2 HS years. - Deborah 5:42 Feb 2 (7)
          • My goal for studying Latin (m) - LisaNY 11:54 Feb 2 (6)
            • Thanks Lisa. What Lain are you using? And one more question.. - Deborah 16:48 Feb 2 (5)
              • Lingua Latina by Hans Oerberg (m) - LisaNY 19:40 Feb 2 (4)
                • okay, since we are on the topic of LITCT - Deborah 3:44 Feb 3 (3)
                  • IMO, yes... - LisaNY 6:36 Feb 3 (2)
                    • Re: IMO, yes... - Deborah 14:36 Feb 3 (1)
                      • You're very welcome! :o) (m) - LisaNY 17:59 Feb 3 (0)

One more writing question - narration vs. creative writing... - Heather in VA 12:06 Feb 1 (1)

• If she is writing so much on her own, why worry?..... - Patricia 19:20 Feb 1 (0)

I apologise for the trial of TOG post (sm) - Amber in SJ 11:52 Feb 1 (1)

• Hi, Amber! - Janice in NJ 12:36 Feb 1 (0)

Is anyone actually doing what the book says? (m) - Fernande 11:50 Feb 1 (15)

• I can't think of a resource I have that wan't recomended in WTM. nt - Christina in OR 15:36 Feb 1 (0)
• Thanks everybody! I was curious. Seems alot of us are tweaking just a little. (m) - Fernande 15:25 Feb 1 (0)
• I use it as a launch pad... - earlybird mom 14:39 Feb 1 (0)
• We follow it very closely, - Rhonda in WA 14:15 Feb 1 (0)
• Schedules 100%, Curriculum selection 85%, Reading selections 80%, Methods 90%. I would say we follow it pretty closely but make allowances for individuality. nt - Trivium Academy 14:05 Feb 1 (0)
• We follow except for MCP for math (nt) - Mom2LegoManiacs (Melissa) 13:50 Feb 1 (0)
• Well, I think we follow it with only a few changes.... - Darcy in FL 13:37 Feb 1 (0)
• NO; we use LC and R&S English and do a 3 yr history cycle... - MIch elle 13:10 Feb 1 (0)
• We are, with a few extras added on (m) - Firefly1013 12:57 Feb 1 (0)
• We follow the old edition, except for math, SOTW and a few other books I just couldn't find. (nt) - Nita 12:51 Feb 1 (0)
• I think I follow it pretty closely as far as recommended books go... - Suzannah in NoVA 12:44 Feb 1 (0)
• We are and really like it. My only variations... - KLA 12:39 Feb 1 (0)
• We do, and are very happy, too. (m) - Colleen in NS 12:20 Feb 1 (1)
  • Yes, I'm following the WTM recommendations with some tweaking, except... - SherriM in Michigan 12:37 Feb 1 (0)
• We follow very closely, and have been very happy. nt - Raders Fan 11:56 Feb 1 (0)

Can someone compare Writing Tales with Classical Writing? - Heather in VA 11:30 Feb 1 (3)

• I picked Writing Tales because the samples of CW just looked too dry and dull for my pencil-phobic son..... - Michelle T 16:40 Feb 1 (0)
• Wheatie '88 here! We might know each other! E-mail me at my website if you like, I could answer your question too.... - Amy from Writing Tales 12:44 Feb 1 (0)
• I just decided to use writing tales... check out my posts below. (m) - Fernande 11:41 Feb 1 (0)

Narration and memorization for a 5 yr old? How do I do it? - Sandy Redding 11:25 Feb 1 (7)

• Classical Conversations - LisaL 18:11 Feb 1 (0)
• Classical Conversations - LisaL 16:48 Feb 1 (0)
• I am using my computer to make recordings of what I want my 5yo to memorize. It is working!nt - Christina in OR 15:59 Feb 1 (0)
• We have our memory work up against the wall and read ithrough the pieces three times a day - Hannah 12:02 Feb 1 (2)
  • Wow, thanks. Question though. - Sandy Redding 12:42 Feb 1 (1)
    • Re: Memorization - Daisy 17:27 Feb 1 (0)
• my opinion and copywork help - Fernande 11:45 Feb 1 (0)

Does MFW CtG include lesson plans for the Apologia GS that's recommended for older students? or do I need to schedule that in on my own. nt - saved1112 11:13 Feb 1 (1)

• My perception is that no, it's not included in CtG. BUT Marie does have a schedule - momofkhm 11:56 Feb 1 (0)

Has anyone done a weapons unit study with their kids.... - KristineIN 11:12 Feb 1 (3)

• We had a class at our coop last year called Way of the Warrior. nt - Regena in KY 13:16 Feb 1 (0)
• Not exactly., but I did something similar.. - Suzannah in NoVA 13:01 Feb 1 (0)
• close :-) we did a Medieval Weapons co-op class [m] - Peek a Boo 12:52 Feb 1 (0)

Update on Franklin Speaking Dictionary problem ... - Debbie in Plano 11:08 Feb 1 (1)

• Oh, good! :o) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:10 Feb 1 (0)

Does anyone know where I can find these chemistry cards w/ cartoon characters illustrating the properties of the elements? n/t - Vanessa GA 10:54 Feb 1 (6)

• Is it Adventures of the Elements? (m) - Debra in TX 16:28 Feb 1 (1)
  • Debra in TX, can you tell us about these? - mom2abcd 21:15 Feb 1 (0)
• Is this what you're thinking of? - Hannah 11:20 Feb 1 (3)
  • This is fantastic! Thanks! (nt) - Alana 14:39 Feb 1 (0)
  • This is fantastic! Thanks! (nt) - Alana 14:37 Feb 1 (0)
  • And another link - Hannah 11:23 Feb 1 (0)

I have listed my How the>>> Works books... - Mama Owl 10:53 Feb 1 (0)

Sequential Spelling - Need Advice - Sue in WA 10:46 Feb 1 (11)

• Sharing similar experience. - KathyBC 23:09 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thanks for the encouragement. - Sue in WA 22:57 Feb 2 (0)
• They key is working on it every single day. - Lolly 18:15 Feb 1 (1)
  • Oops, a typo . . . we've done 40 lessons since Sept. - Sue in WA 22:54 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Sequential Spelling - Need Advice - Linda G in NZ 11:16 Feb 1 (4)
  • How do I share the rule? - Sue in WA 11:38 Feb 1 (3)
    • Maybe a better question would be how do I know what rule we are working on? - Sue in WA 11:50 Feb 1 (2)
      • SS follows patterns, not rules but -m - Kathie in VA 13:09 Feb 1 (1)
        • Here is a website with the basic rules on it and some helpful tips m - Linda G in NZ 19:52 Feb 1 (0)
• I agree with mom2fourboys.... time and consistency made the difference here. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:14 Feb 1 (0)
• It took a lot longer for me to see results. (nt) - mom2fourboys 11:08 Feb 1 (0)

Art for 1st Grade questions... - Brigitte in NC 10:38 Feb 1 (5)

• Re: Art for 1st Grade questions... - Colleen in NS 14:12 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Brigitte in NC 19:58 Feb 1 (0)
• I don't think we understand what you mean by formal art training as in art appreciation... - Trivium Academy 14:10 Feb 1 (2)
  • I meant learning about artists, styles, picking things out in a painting, use of different media, etc. - Brigitte in NC 16:41 Feb 1 (1)
    • Oh, okay- take a look at ArtisticPursuits (.com) and Discovering Great Artists (book) - Trivium Academy 21:11 Feb 1 (0)

6th grade schedule - Angela Thomas 10:34 Feb 1 (2)

• Looks good... this is what we do... - saved1112 11:06 Feb 1 (1)
  • Oh also... - saved1112 11:08 Feb 1 (0)

I believe someone on this board mentioned having the World and US Maps from Barnes & Noble,,, - Brigitte in NC 10:30 Feb 1 (0)

Classical Studies and LC1 help, please! (m) - mama of two-ize 10:21 Feb 1 (2)

• I think I can help...(m) - Drew 12:07 Feb 1 (1)
  • Well, - mama of two-ize 13:11 Feb 1 (0)

Jenileigh I have the answe for those little eyes I make *Ü* inside - LisaWA 10:18 Feb 1 (4)

• slight amendment, because it went *wacky* when I tried! *Ü* <---- but look! - earlybird mom 22:25 Feb 1 (2)
  • Yes - thanks so much for the instructions! nt - earlybird mom 10:59 Feb 3 (0)
  • DOH! Sorry.. I should have put that in the instructions! *Ü* Isnt it cute? nt - LisaWA 10:13 Feb 2 (0)
• Sorry I didnt respond till today, but I just saw your post. *Ü* nt - LisaWA 10:19 Feb 1 (0)

Would you give me your opnion of my 2nd and K plans for next year? - KIN 10:15 Feb 1 (8)

• Which core of SL are you doing? - siloam 13:44 Feb 1 (3)
  • Sonlight core 2 . I'll check out your core K IG. Thanks. nt - KIN 13:46 Feb 1 (2)
    • I thought so... - siloam 16:27 Feb 1 (1)
      • Thanks for the advice about the history books at the end! nt - KIN 18:22 Feb 1 (0)
• Kathy - lol! Love the new baby's schedule... - earlybird mom 12:41 Feb 1 (0)
• Sounds good.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:27 Feb 1 (1)
  • Oh, and what I'm doing with my 2nd and Kers.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:19 Feb 1 (0)
• Forgot we also do Bible Study Guide for All Ages 4x week. nt - KIN 10:20 Feb 1 (0)

Can anyone tell me about Rocket Phonics? - ShawneinFL 10:09 Feb 1 (0)

Nancy in NH and amy c...from below about SOTW scrapbooks/lapbooks - PameLA in Va 9:55 Feb 1 (0)

My 7 yo's plans for our upcoming school year... feedback? - earlybird mom 9:52 Feb 1 (11)

• Re: How does he earn computer time? - Amber 20:40 Feb 1 (1)
  • It's pretty subjective, on my part, but... (and confessions of a love for Google Earth!) - earlybird mom 21:36 Feb 1 (0)
• For Math review, we like Daily Math Practice by Evan-Moor.(nt) - Tami 19:02 Feb 1 (0)
• I use Horizons for review. It works great if you cross out excessive repetition and at $11 a book, $22 a year I don't think it's too expensive. nt - KRC 14:19 Feb 1 (2)
  • Since I would be using it for drill, as opposed to lessons, which level? - earlybird mom 22:17 Feb 1 (0)
  • Yes, my experience too. I don't have problems crossing out excess and or skipping -- but we've been very happy with H1-5 so far as a large portion of our math studies. (And since we've never bought the TM, it's cheap!) nt - abbeyej 15:03 Feb 1 (0)
• Are you familiar with Horizons Math? IMO it is not good for review. nt - Fernande 11:53 Feb 1 (3)
  • What have your experiences been with this program? It has a reputation for lots of review... - earlybird mom 12:22 Feb 1 (2)
    • It does have a lot of review, but I just would not use it with another program, since it includes so much all by itself. (m) - Fernande 12:32 Feb 1 (1)
      • lol! I appreciate the feedback, and will consider that. Thanks for responding. :) nt - earlybird mom 12:44 Feb 1 (0)
• Well, your plans are much better written out than mine above. :) m - KIN 10:19 Feb 1 (0)

Drew, I replied to your Russian question below. nt - Sarah in FL 9:43 Feb 1 (0)

Poem memorization...your favorites - dangermom 9:37 Feb 1 (12)

• great stuff on oldpoetry.com (link inside) - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 22:12 Feb 1 (0)
• I did this too dangermom and then I realized it would be easier to buy The Harp and Laurel Wreath. - Trivium Academy 14:34 Feb 1 (1)
  • Bwahahah! That cracked me up. You are right, too! nt - dangermom 19:50 Feb 1 (0)
• We have enjoyed using the IEW poetry memorization book and CD. nt - Magic Wand 13:34 Feb 1 (0)
• favorite? Jabberwocky. next-- several hymns :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:55 Feb 1 (0)
• I just let dd memorize the poems she likes.(nt) - Tami 12:19 Feb 1 (0)
• This is our list (m) - angela in ohio 12:12 Feb 1 (0)
• Thanks! I have a whole bunch of poetry books, and just can't seem to choose, so this will help. nt. - dangermom 11:48 Feb 1 (0)
• My kids said "Rebecca, Who Slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably by Hilaire Belloc, and.... - WTMindy 11:42 Feb 1 (0)
• Anything by Robert Louis Stevenson (nt) - mom2fourboys 11:13 Feb 1 (0)
• Here's a link - ELaurie 10:52 Feb 1 (0)
• The Charge of the Light Brigade & Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening make my mother cry when my daughter recites them. nt - DawnUK 10:14 Feb 1 (0)

Bible copybooks? Does anyone know if anyone makes one of these? nt - ilovemy6kids 9:33 Feb 1 (4)

• Jeanne Fulbright has a Psalm 91 copybook - mom2abcd 21:19 Feb 1 (0)
• I've never seen them, but I thought someone said that Queen's Homeschool Copybooks had bible verses in them nt - Kimber 11:06 Feb 1 (0)
• Veritas Press: Classically Cursive is a good bet, too. (nt) - Susan in Napoli 10:59 Feb 1 (0)
• Memoria Press has tons of Bible in their copybooks but they only go up to 2nd grade. - Daisy 10:08 Feb 1 (0)

Prima Latina question... - Colleen in NS 9:30 Feb 1 (2)

• I think the flash cards with the words introduced in PL are to use now, the ones that are not mentioned in PL are for LC1. nt - KIN 10:21 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Colleen in NS 12:26 Feb 1 (0)

Going from MUS to Chalkdust - Erica3boys 9:17 Feb 1 (2)

• Thank you... - Erica3boys 12:25 Feb 1 (0)
• can't address your question specifically, but we are using Chalkdust now (more) - Hoggirl 10:02 Feb 1 (0)

To enroll in outside classes or not... I'm really struggling with this. Input appreciated! (m) - Robin in Tx 8:59 Feb 1 (27)

• Some info here about BJU Life Science and Earth Science... - ClairedeLune 1:10 Feb 2 (2)
  • Thanks! How old was your dd when she did earth science? - Robin in Tx 19:38 Feb 2 (1)
    • You're welcome, and... - ClairedeLune 15:06 Feb 3 (0)
• We live where there are no options like this, I would seriously consider it... - Magic Wand 13:37 Feb 1 (1)
  • You know, I really need to count my blessings for this and take advantage of the good opportunities. Thanks for this reminder. nt - Robin in Tx 23:22 Feb 1 (0)
• I'm right there also! -m - Kathie in Va 13:02 Feb 1 (1)
  • I know what you mean... I think I'm going to take the general advice and keep it to one or two courses that fill genuine voids. Good luck to you. nt - Robin in Tx 23:24 Feb 1 (0)
• We'll be going mostly outside for 7th... - GVA 12:22 Feb 1 (1)
  • Dh and I have said... - Robin in Tx 23:28 Feb 1 (0)
• We started outside classes in middle school (m) - JennW in SoCal 11:10 Feb 1 (1)
  • That's sorta what I'm afraid of... - Robin in Tx 11:39 Feb 1 (0)
• Could you share how much time - Jenileigh 9:31 Feb 1 (6)
  • Each class is about an hour or so, one day a week... (m) - Robin inTx 9:39 Feb 1 (5)
    • How long does this last....for a whole school year? NT - Tammy 9:43 Feb 1 (4)
      • Yes, August to May. nt - Robin in Tx 9:57 Feb 1 (3)
        • I think I would wait.... - Tammy 12:21 Feb 1 (1)
          • You and saved1112 are right... that might be a bit much for a 12yo. I think we'll just add an online latin course next year and then see what happens. No need to rush eveything else. Thanks for posting... I knew y'all would help me find my way back :o) nt - Robin in Tx 23:32 Feb 1 (0)
        • That's a long time... Ours are 8-12 wks in fall and spring. nt - saved1112 10:16 Feb 1 (0)
• I start my kids in a similar situation in 9th grade - momof7 9:21 Feb 1 (8)
  • ITA - two classes are plenty, the first year. nt - ClairedeLune 16:05 Feb 3 (0)
  • Thanks for this input. - Robin in Tx 9:42 Feb 1 (6)
    • Could you just sign up for the latin class then? nt - saved1112 9:47 Feb 1 (5)
      • Yes, I could, if I decide that an outside class is the way to go. But then I would have to decide between physical class and online class. Anyone ever take latin online before? nt - Robin in Tx 10:01 Feb 1 (4)
        • Yes, My 10th grader is taking that particular class right now. - PaulaW 8:33 Feb 2 (1)
          • My assessment as well.....my son was taking Traditional Logic 1 - momof7 12:24 Feb 2 (0)
        • Actually... - saved1112 16:39 Feb 1 (1)
          • Thanks for all your feedback. It has been very helpful! nt - Robin in Tx 23:33 Feb 1 (0)

I have heard such good things about Calvert's writing program. (Question inside) - Heather in VA 8:56 Feb 1 (3)

• I love it and haven't found another program like it. My kids are now (m) - Tammyla 16:42 Feb 1 (0)
• Calvert's writing program. - MIch elle 12:41 Feb 1 (0)
• Calvert's writing program is part of their lesson manual... - Maureen in TN 9:03 Feb 1 (0)

Is TOG year 1 the only one redesigned so far? nt - Jenileigh 8:27 Feb 1 (1)

• Yes... year 2 will be out in stages this year. :) nt - LisaWA 8:31 Feb 1 (0)

Do I need the TM for BJU spelling 2nd grade? nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:26 Feb 1 (5)

• Personally, I wouldn't want to do without it. For me, it's a timesaver. JMHO :-) nt - ClairedeLune 1:12 Feb 2 (1)
  • Oops - meant to add this inside...the Spelling TE is not expensive, and... - ClairedeLune 1:15 Feb 2 (0)
• It can be done without...see my post below nt - PameLA in Va 9:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • I agree. We don't use the TM. I also have a post re: this below. nt - saved1112 10:17 Feb 1 (0)
• I used the dvds and didn't need the TM I have one if you want it - Jenileigh 8:28 Feb 1 (0)

Need spelling curriculum for an older, horrible speller.... - stharris 8:26 Feb 1 (13)

• 2 choices I don't see listed below..... - momof7 5:56 Feb 2 (0)
• The Calvert spelling cd is a great option for poor spellers. Inexpensive (m) - Tammyla 16:59 Feb 1 (1)
  • We just purchased this and my 8 yo(excellent reader, lousy speller) loves it - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:57 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: Need spelling curriculum for an older, horrible speller.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:34 Feb 1 (0)
• Patience and persistance... - MIch elle 13:07 Feb 1 (0)
• Apples and Pears spelling - Ottakee 12:11 Feb 1 (0)
• Spelling Plus and Natural Speller have helped us! nt - Susie in Texas 11:35 Feb 1 (0)
• I second the WRTR... - Colleen in NS 9:25 Feb 1 (0)
• WRTR or SWR.... - Ellie 9:08 Feb 1 (1)
  • SWR here too. nt. - siloam 9:09 Feb 1 (0)
• Everyday Spelling has really helped my 7th grader, who... - Maureen in TN 9:06 Feb 1 (0)
• Sequential Spelling! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:27 Feb 1 (1)
  • Another thing.... (m) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:17 Feb 1 (0)

Adventures in Science Kits??? Reviews? Do the experiments work? nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:16 Feb 1 (5)

• We enjoyed the "Color and Light" kit, and plan to do "How Things Work" next. They're great!(nt) - Tami 12:14 Feb 1 (0)
• My Adventures in Science kit says "Educational Insights" on it... - Alex in mphs 11:44 Feb 1 (0)
• Are these the ones put out by Stratton House? If so, yes!!! - Kelley 10:03 Feb 1 (2)
  • I have no idea about Stratton House.... these kits are $10 each from Rainbow R. and have 21 experiments/projects each. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:10 Feb 1 (1)
    • I have one of these, I think it's called Sky Science, or similar.... - Michelle T 11:43 Feb 1 (0)

Real Science for Kids: Chemistry......love it, hate it? - Jen in MS 8:10 Feb 1 (0)

New Lego Mindstorm kit - some questions please...... - Christy in CO 7:58 Feb 1 (2)

• Did you find the Mindstorms CD in your kit? - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:22 Feb 1 (1)
  • love mindstorms - faith 10:07 Feb 1 (0)

health & safety - Stacey in NY 7:44 Feb 1 (3)

• I'm using Rod & Staff's Grade 2 workbook... - Donna T. 14:04 Feb 1 (0)
• ABeka has a nice Health & Safety book. >nt. - MaryinMD 10:47 Feb 1 (0)
• not a curriculum, but some ideas... - Stacia 8:11 Feb 1 (0)

math worksheet - Melissa 7:41 Feb 1 (3)

• Is this what you have in mind? - ealrybird mom 22:30 Feb 1 (1)
  • oops! nt - earlybird mom (must be bedtime if I'm misspelling my own moniker!) 22:31 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: math worksheet - Pam L 9:48 Feb 1 (0)

What are the differences between Minimus, Latin for Children, and Latina Christiana? I have a 9 yr. old who has done Prima Latina. nt - Treehouse Academy 7:37 Feb 1 (10)

• I have used all 3 and then some..... - Patricia in ATL 11:24 Feb 1 (8)
  • I'm so glad Latin Prep is working well for you - Laura in China 13:22 Feb 2 (0)
  • I am so interested in Latin Prep but I'm scared away by - Cindyg 18:50 Feb 1 (3)
    • Re: I am so interested in Latin Prep but I'm scared away by - Patricia in ATL 20:36 Feb 1 (2)
      • My table did not post well but I hope you get the idea. nt - Patricia in ATL 20:38 Feb 1 (1)
        • Well, I appreciate your posting. I've put this back into my "course of study." - Cindyg 8:10 Feb 2 (0)
  • Thank you and a question... - Christina in ME 13:54 Feb 1 (2)
    • Re: Thank you and a question... - Patricia in ATL 18:45 Feb 1 (1)
      • Yes, you are right - both Galore Park Latin series start from scratch - Laura in China 13:24 Feb 2 (0)
• Re: What are the differences between Minimus, Latin for Children, and Latina Christiana? I have a 9 yr. old who has done Prima Latina. nt - RhondaM. 7:59 Feb 1 (0)

Corrections to TT7 errors... link inside - LisaWA 7:32 Feb 1 (4)

• Which brings me to my next question -- should we expect so many errors in Pre-Algebra? nt - Christy B 7:39 Feb 1 (3)
  • I have pre alg, and we used it w/ no problems... *Ü* Nor have I herd of complaints... I think its fine.. nt - LisaWA 7:57 Feb 1 (2)
    • Cool. I would hate to think that I had to deal with a whole herd of complaints. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. nt - Christy B 8:40 Feb 1 (1)
      • Oh dont be sorry... The program costs enough! I wouldnt want to deal w/ any more either! :) nt - LisaWA 8:47 Feb 1 (0)

Anyone using Latin Grammar after progressing through all 3 Latin Primers? I have several questions! :0) - Jen in MS 7:31 Feb 1 (2)

• There are several options (m) - LisaNY 7:47 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thank you for you input! (nt) - Jen in MS 8:11 Feb 1 (0)

Say What You Mean Online Convention Starts today! (link inside) - Cathy in KY 7:14 Feb 1 (0)

I am thinking of doing GWG for two years then starting Writing Tales...(m) - Fernande 7:13 Feb 1 (2)

• I posted for you down below... - Amy from Writing Tales 7:48 Feb 1 (1)
  • TIA stands for Thanks in Advance...LOL! nt - Fernande 11:03 Feb 1 (0)

question re: spines used for TQ ancient history guide (m) - Hoggirl 7:01 Feb 1 (16)

• TQ lists some, but you can use ANY spine you have or prefer. nt - OhElizabeth 7:59 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: question re: spines used for TQ ancient history guide (m) - RhondaM. 7:12 Feb 1 (14)
  • Yes, it does help (one more question, please) - Hoggirl 8:00 Feb 1 (13)
    • Probably more than you want to know... - RhondaM. 8:15 Feb 1 (12)
      • absolutely NOT more than I want to know! This is very helpful (one more question!) m - Hoggirl 8:50 Feb 1 (4)
        • I just popped over to .... - RhondaM. 9:10 Feb 1 (2)
          • I am really mostly planning on TQ guides for.... - Hoggirl 9:58 Feb 1 (1)
            • I think you have enough worldview with MOH and any ancillary reading you do and don't need TQ for that. Especially not if he doesn't even like history. nt - OhElizabeth 10:12 Feb 1 (0)
        • Re: absolutely NOT more than I want to know! This is very helpful (one more question!) m - RhondaM. 9:01 Feb 1 (0)
      • Another way to flesh out the TQ Egyptian section would be with the VP cards... - OhElizabeth 8:49 Feb 1 (6)
        • I have the VP cards (I have everything it seems like!) m... - Hoggirl 9:56 Feb 1 (2)
          • No,you don't need the VP cards on top of MOH, my lands. You know... - OhElizabeth 10:07 Feb 1 (1)
            • You're right, Elizabeth (m) - Hoggirl 10:31 Feb 1 (0)
        • I'm going to have to take a good look at those cards .... - RhondaM. 9:15 Feb 1 (2)
          • Well VP is reformed, not catholic, hehe. If you call them, they could... - OhElizabeth 10:01 Feb 1 (1)
            • Ohhhhhh...ooops. :-) - RhondaM. 10:22 Feb 1 (0)

Can anyone compare Classical Writing with Imitation in Writing (Logos school)? - KLA 6:57 Feb 1 (1)

• To compare, CW="meat", Imitation in Writing="bare bones" (m) - LisaNY 7:14 Feb 1 (0)

BJU...I am thinking of switching to it for Math, Bible, Spelling and Science for Grade 6. (M) - Kim 6:16 Feb 1 (17)

• Here are some links to good used curriculum sites - ClairedeLune 1:29 Feb 2 (1)
  • P.S. I would try to get the current editions (more)... - ClairedeLune 1:40 Feb 2 (0)
• One way to cut costs on science... (and a cheaper place to buy new BJUP) - GVA 11:24 Feb 1 (0)
• We're using BJU spelling, math, science... - saved1112 10:12 Feb 1 (3)
  • BJU math.... - saved1112 10:53 Feb 1 (0)
  • BJU math.... - saved1112 10:52 Feb 1 (1)
    • sorry for the double post/link... here's another... - saved1112 10:54 Feb 1 (0)
• How many children are you teaching?? How much time do you have?? - Pam L 9:52 Feb 1 (0)
• I don't see how you could do it without the TMs... - Robin in Tx 8:17 Feb 1 (7)
  • Gently disagreeing a little, because it is possible w/o TMs...more - PameLA in Va 9:37 Feb 1 (6)
    • I agree with you, and for the younger grades, you can 'build up' your own lessons, which is what's in the TMs anyway. (Adding library books, games, etc.) nt - Veronica 22:15 Feb 2 (0)
    • Yes, I will concede that it is certainly possible... I don't know that it's ideal, though. Even a cursory glance at the TM enriches the lesson greatly imo... for example, all the warm up/review and mental math is in the math TM. That's the sort of thing I'm talking about. nt - Robin in Tx 10:22 Feb 1 (4)
      • I'm sure you're right about the enrichment, but I wanted OP to know it can be done without TM, especially if expense is an issue. :))) nt - PameLA in Va 12:25 Feb 1 (3)
        • Probably the best thing for Kim to do is to look at the TM samples on BJU's website... - Robin in Tx 14:37 Feb 1 (2)
          • ITA about the math - and yes, she might be able to find a complete set of 2nd ed. Science. nt - ClairedeLune 1:43 Feb 2 (0)
          • I try to find all in older versions to save on money. nt - saved1112 17:21 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: BJU...I am thinking of switching to it for Math, Bible, Spelling and Science for Grade 6. (M) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:04 Feb 1 (0)

Russian penmanship books? (m) - Drew 5:59 Feb 1 (17)

• Not sure they exist as well . . . - Jessi 14:13 Feb 1 (0)
• This might be "close enough".... - erica 12:04 Feb 1 (5)
  • This is still helpful, but for another reason. (m) - Drew 18:58 Feb 1 (0)
  • No, ukrainian has different letters and sounds. Stick to russian. nt - OhElizabeth 14:36 Feb 1 (3)
    • Sorry... I was thinking it was just a matter of a letter or two! - erica 12:08 Feb 2 (2)
      • Well it is just a few letters, but the sounds are so different that it would be confusing to go back and forth. I have a friend who... - OhElizabeth 6:35 Feb 3 (1)
        • Oh I know about the sounds... I just meant for penmanship - erica 19:45 Feb 3 (0)
• Have you seen the website... - Sarah in FL 9:40 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thank you - you have mail! :) (nt) - Drew 11:09 Feb 1 (0)
• I can't remember seeing anything like that when... - OhElizabeth 6:37 Feb 1 (7)
  • OhElizabeth... - MeganP 10:54 Feb 1 (1)
    • I was there in... - OhElizabeth 11:09 Feb 1 (0)
  • Thank you - I'll go the DIY route then! (nt) - Drew 6:43 Feb 1 (4)
    • BTW, I assume you know this but... - OhElizabeth 8:06 Feb 1 (3)
      • That's good to know...(m) - Drew 11:22 Feb 1 (2)
        • Oh, that's not hard at all... - OhElizabeth 12:23 Feb 1 (1)
          • Wow - thanks! (m) - Drew 19:02 Feb 1 (0)

Is the newest version of Spelling Power easier to use? NM - Marsha 5:55 Feb 1 (0)

Writing Program for 3rd grader - thread below - Sweetpeach 3:46 Feb 1 (2)

• I will try to explain... - AleeG 10:03 Feb 1 (0)
• I'd love to know this - Question inside for BraveWriter users... - Heather in VA 8:15 Feb 1 (0)

God's Design for ..series - paradise 3:36 Feb 1 (6)

• We use and like these... - Louise 17:39 Feb 1 (0)
• I *believe* the difference is just the covers, but I am not sure (m) - Hoggirl 7:03 Feb 1 (0)
• Trying to decide if I am going to use this or Apologia starting in K and working on through. nt - paradise 4:05 Feb 1 (3)
  • I wouldn't use Gods Design...in Kindergarten! - Daisy 10:12 Feb 1 (1)
    • I agree. The vocabulary and concepts are not written for young children, maybe if they're just tagging along with older ones, but not alone. nt - GVA 11:27 Feb 1 (0)
  • Re: Trying to decide if I am going to use this or Apologia starting in K and working on through. nt - Leah 4:27 Feb 1 (0)

Exploring Classical Conversations option....opinions? Info? (nt) - Suzanne 3:27 Feb 1 (2)

• Have you visited a group (more)...? - GVA 12:35 Feb 1 (0)
• Which course are you looking at: Foundations, Essentials or Challenge? -m - Kathie in VA 6:10 Feb 1 (0)

Math help needed - KathyUT 22:39 Jan 31 (1)

• Professor B covers this in detail ... let's see if I can type this ... - Connie in NC 6:24 Feb 1 (0)

how much is this united steaming? i cant seem to find a price... nt - keb 21:59 Jan 31 (1)

• nevermind i found it. :-) - KEB 23:28 Jan 31 (0)

GVA, tell me again what your plans are beyond RS level E? We're on lesson 85... - Magic Wand 21:41 Jan 31 (17)

• We're going to use Moving with Math... - Susan in La 15:20 Feb 1 (3)
  • Is this a one or two year program? nt - Magic Wand 21:02 Feb 1 (2)
    • You can do it either way... - Susan in La 11:08 Feb 2 (1)
      • Okay, thanks. I'll have to check it out and see what we think. nt - Magic Wand 18:30 Feb 2 (0)
• I'm curious about what others are doing after RS E-I'll be there next year. nt - Karie 5:10 Feb 1 (6)
  • We went into BJUP 5th after finishing RS E. Will continue for 6th and then decide on a series for pre-algebra on up (maybe Lial's). (nt) - Louise 20:28 Feb 1 (0)
  • Another question, I've been looking at the RS bulletin boards... - Karie 9:51 Feb 1 (1)
    • I think Dr. Cotter's idea was a rotation for terms within the year of geometry, fractions, and pre-algebra. nt - OhElizabeth 10:14 Feb 1 (0)
  • We're going with the RS Geometry and Singapore....ds did one of the geo samples and really liked it.nt - Pensguys 7:05 Feb 1 (2)
    • So, how are you implimenting this? more - Karie 9:29 Feb 1 (1)
      • I haven't decided that since we won't be starting until this fall....but...m - Pensguys 11:24 Feb 1 (0)
• I'm figuring on Horizons... - GVA 3:50 Feb 1 (5)
  • I was wonderinb about Horizons, I was about to ask you why not Saxon after... - Magic Wand 13:42 Feb 1 (2)
    • Yes... - GVA 14:10 Feb 1 (1)
      • Thanks, I'll check it out. nt - Magic Wand 18:46 Feb 1 (0)
  • Have you seen Horizons yet? (m) - OhElizabeth 6:44 Feb 1 (1)
    • Yes, I found a cheap set used and also compared line-by-line...(more) - GVA 11:37 Feb 1 (0)

Opinions on Carole Joy Seid? - Dianne TX 21:31 Jan 31 (4)

• do you know where her cd's can be purchased? can you only get them if you go to her conferences?nt. - cbb_momof3 5:27 Feb 1 (1)
  • Re: do you know where her cd's can be purchased? can you only get them if you go to her conferences?nt. - Dianne 15:14 Feb 2 (0)
• SHe is very popular around here... - Robin in Tx 21:37 Jan 31 (1)
  • Re: SHe is very popular around here... - Ally 7:26 Feb 1 (0)

Having a hard time seeing the forest for the trees...anyone else feeling harried? help with scheduling... - Magic Wand 21:23 Jan 31 (42)

• I'm another who thinks I can be Wonder Woman and then - frogpond1 12:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • This is so true... - Magic Wand 13:47 Feb 1 (0)
• Just another voice chiming in here... - Colleen in NS 11:57 Feb 1 (1)
  • Wow! You're where I hope to end up... - Magic Wand 18:48 Feb 1 (0)
• You know, I think....m - Pensguys 11:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • My dear Penny, one of my goals is - Magic Wand 18:51 Feb 1 (0)
• I'd be a harried wreck if I had to leave the house that many times a week in the winter, (m) - Tammyla 10:22 Feb 1 (1)
  • Kind words, wise advice, thank you. nt - Magic Wand 18:52 Feb 1 (0)
• Are there other parts of your life that you can simplify? - Katrina 10:13 Feb 1 (3)
  • Freezer cooking... - Magic Wand 18:55 Feb 1 (2)
    • Finishing books - Katrina 23:25 Feb 1 (1)
      • Katrina... - Magic Wand 18:29 Feb 2 (0)
• Could your dh buy you one of those "gym at home" units? (m) - OhElizabeth 8:23 Feb 1 (2)
  • I just love your frankness, Elizabeth...more of the "scoop" - Magic Wand 8:57 Feb 1 (1)
    • Well I'm just looking at it as an outsider... - OhElizabeth 11:04 Feb 1 (0)
• From a strictly exercise standpoint..... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 8:11 Feb 1 (1)
  • Yeah, you're right... - Magic Wand 9:01 Feb 1 (0)
• *I* would be stressed having to be out of the house so early on those three days... - Ellie 7:31 Feb 1 (4)
  • Ellie, you're much too wise... - Magic Wand 9:06 Feb 1 (1)
    • I wish I could come over for coffee, too :-) ... - Ellie 9:12 Feb 1 (0)
  • Recipe for burnout... - Cathy in KY 7:54 Feb 1 (1)
    • Yes, yes, and guess what? About the new mom thing... - Magic Wand 9:10 Feb 1 (0)
• Wanda, may I please hijack your thread to ask a question (or two :-))? - Jennifer in FL 7:23 Feb 1 (3)
  • Oh sure, we are really enjoying the class... - Magic Wand 9:15 Feb 1 (1)
    • The class sounds really nice. Thanks for the info! (nt) - Jennifer in FL 13:01 Feb 1 (0)
  • Piggybacking the hijack . . . I'm considering Brave Writer, also. nt - Sweetpeach 7:55 Feb 1 (0)
• I go through this. - Belinda 6:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • Thanks! Great idea to switch back and forth from light to heavy loads... - Magic Wand 9:17 Feb 1 (0)
• We have a similar schedule - Fay up North 6:15 Feb 1 (1)
  • Fay, we need to talk... - Magic Wand 9:19 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: Having a hard time seeing the forest for the trees...anyone else feeling harried? help with scheduling... - Anita in Ohio 4:41 Feb 1 (1)
  • Great thoughts...not sure how I missed this the first time around... - Magic Wand 18:57 Feb 1 (0)
• Just reading your post . . . - Sweetpeach 3:54 Feb 1 (1)
  • You're really sweet... - Magic Wand 9:23 Feb 1 (0)
• Can I vent too, pleeeaaassseee, - VickyKinLA 22:50 Jan 31 (3)
  • Vicky, I have a temporary cure...have you been to the General board...I've been laughing... - Magic Wand 23:55 Jan 31 (2)
    • Thanks Wanda, you're right.... - VickyKinLA 9:15 Feb 1 (0)
    • I agree :-). The things that I read on this board, ts, ts, ts-- too funny!! nt - Verena 6:13 Feb 1 (0)
• ages? - faith 21:54 Jan 31 (3)
  • Yes, - Magic Wand 22:03 Jan 31 (2)
    • Re: Yes, - faith 9:13 Feb 1 (1)
      • You sound like you've achieved balance... - Magic Wand 9:27 Feb 1 (0)

Must share this awesome history site!! - Alana 20:23 Jan 31 (2)

• Thanks! nt - DawnUK 0:23 Feb 1 (0)
• Thanks for posting! nt - ELaurie 20:35 Jan 31 (0)

Interesting story at the top of our news tonight... - Robin in Tx 20:20 Jan 31 (34)

• Was anyone else bothered by the grammatical and spelling errors IN THE ARTICLE? - Jenny in Florida 7:02 Feb 1 (9)
  • Someone should of known better (I almost couldn't bring myself to type that!) - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 21:17 Feb 1 (0)
  • I don't mean in the transcripts of the students' comments, but in the reporter's writing, by the way. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:28 Feb 1 (6)
    • Not to beat a dead horse or anything :) - Robin in Tx 9:13 Feb 1 (5)
      • Well, someone typed it . . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:38 Feb 1 (4)
        • Yes, I saw that... - Robin in Tx 11:18 Feb 1 (3)
          • Most editors I know end up quitting and going to other jobs . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:39 Feb 1 (2)
            • I know of at least one place that highly values them... - Robin in Tx 11:54 Feb 1 (1)
              • P.S. Jenny,.. - Robin in Tx 12:17 Feb 1 (0)
  • Yes, I understand they were quoting student, however, ....m - Julieofsardis 7:28 Feb 1 (0)
• I thought this statement was interesting referring to the ACT and SAT - momof10 4:37 Feb 1 (7)
  • I agree. Cc does bridge that gap, and gives students and opportunity they won't get elsewhere. I thought the most interesting comment was that some blame our tests (TEKS) because students spend a lot of their time memorizing instead of actually learning. That's a hot issue in Texas, and I'm glad to see this sort of coverage expose the failings of the TEKS, and the way teachers spend so much valuable time prepping for it. nt - Robin in Tx 7:54 Feb 1 (6)
    • No experience in TX, but many of my teacher friends here in GA - momof10 10:50 Feb 1 (5)
      • Can I ask what "teaching to the test" means? - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 11:31 Feb 1 (4)
        • Personal experience here. - Lee 15:00 Feb 1 (0)
        • I'm referring specifically to teaching to the standardized - momof10 14:07 Feb 1 (1)
          • Hit "submit" too soon - - momof10 14:08 Feb 1 (0)
        • What happens here... - srjbdl 13:23 Feb 1 (0)
• They had an article in our local newspaper a while back about this (m) - Stephanie in FL 4:37 Feb 1 (0)
• I could write pages about this... - GVA 20:33 Jan 31 (7)
  • It's frustrating from a student's perspective too. - srjbdl 6:23 Feb 1 (2)
    • Well, at the college I work for...(more) - GVA 11:44 Feb 1 (1)
      • When my son enrolled in the CC - momof10 9:38 Feb 2 (0)
  • Do you think it's because the really good students go straight to University, instead of cc? - Robin in Tx 20:39 Jan 31 (3)
    • Actually I get some "really good students"... - GVA 4:06 Feb 1 (2)
      • Would you mind... - Nan in Mass 5:01 Feb 1 (1)
        • Pretty simple... - GVA 11:48 Feb 1 (0)
• Re: Interesting story at the top of our news tonight... - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 20:31 Jan 31 (5)
  • I didn't mean the kids were the ones who were wrong (more) - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 21:04 Feb 1 (0)
  • It's a transcript, not an article. That's what the kids being interviewed actually said (therefore the quotation marks :) nt - Robin in Tx 20:36 Jan 31 (3)
    • Re: It's a transcript--ahh that makes sense to me now, I thought-- - Alana 20:43 Jan 31 (2)
      • Yes, it is only a transcript. The actual news piece (which I saw) did not unfairly portray these kids. It was a conversational interview, not formal... the emphasis was not on their inabilities as much as it was on the failing on the high school to prepare them properly. How that came across in the news piece but not the transcript, I don't know. Maybe tone of voice, etc.? nt - Robin in Tx 20:52 Jan 31 (1)
        • P.S. There is an icon at the top of the transcript to watch the actual video, if anyone would like. nt - Robin in Tx 21:30 Jan 31 (0)
• Yes, I think I've read SWB's comments on this as well. I hope my sons do better :-S After all, all I hear around here from my PS friends is how much writing their dc have to do, even in math! nt - karenciavo 20:23 Jan 31 (0)

Can anyone compare the writing instruction in BJU and R&S? - RaineyJ 20:20 Jan 31 (0)

Is the mini unit study only work for the redesigned yr 1? nt - Isabel 20:05 Jan 31 (2)

• It is the first 3 weeks (out of 36 weeks) of TOG Redesign Year 1. Is that what you were asking? (I'm sorry, I'm dense sometimes and wasn't sure.) nt - karenciavo 20:20 Jan 31 (1)
  • TY. I could have worded it better but not feeling well. nt - Isabel 21:28 Jan 31 (0)

Are all the "drawing/constructing geometric shape" lessons in RS math (level C) necessary for 2nd grade(m) - cannefamily 19:42 Jan 31 (5)

• Yeah, i was thinking that would be the case. I guess i was looking for a way to sqeeze level C out sooner (it seems so long!) thanks for the quick reply!!:-)nm - cannefamily 21:07 Jan 31 (2)
  • No, level C is just plain LONG............ - OhElizabeth 5:34 Feb 1 (1)
    • thanks, that was a great encouragement! I am already impressed with her abilities so far! Like you said, its worth it:-) nm - cannefamily 12:58 Feb 1 (0)
• I agree......m - Pensguys 20:49 Jan 31 (0)
• Yes, the standards include my geometry I think these days... - OhElizabeth 20:42 Jan 31 (0)

Help me out on a project idea involving healthy snacks for my 13yodd? - Anita 19:20 Jan 31 (4)

• Thanks for the ideas so far....it all helps... - Anita 4:43 Feb 1 (0)
• For examples of how cooks experiment with recipes - Maverick 22:15 Jan 31 (0)
• Just had a brainstorm--- - Alana 20:49 Jan 31 (0)
• Sounds like you have a great handle on it already! - Alana 20:26 Jan 31 (0)

Apologia Astronomy and CHild's Geography (Wendy Words and KLA) - Me in BC 19:10 Jan 31