New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 11 (0)

Question about Hakim's "History of US"... what age/ability child is this appropriate for? Grammar/3rd & 4th grade? Logic 7th & 8th grade? Thanks! nt - Kay in Cal 22:11 Jul 11 (0)

Would anyone be interested in check off list for ETC? (m) - Gigi 21:52 Jul 11 (2)

• Sure. I emailed you. nt - saved1112 23:00 Jul 11 (0)
• The dots were there. Just picture a box before the word Day. nt - Gigi 21:53 Jul 11 (0)

Sonlight Core 3 versus Winter Promise American Story 1 or 2(m) - camibami 21:48 Jul 11 (0)

Anyone already participating in Classical Conversations that can give me some advice? (m) - Patches (formerly known as HootOwl) 20:52 Jul 11 (1)

• We are just starting this fall (m) - Dawn in TN 21:11 Jul 11 (0)

Grammer - glenda 20:16 Jul 11 (1)

• No, but could resist... correcting your grammAr :o) nt - saved1112 21:37 Jul 11 (0)

Rod and Staff Question - Stacey 20:06 Jul 11 (2)

• Doable, but it would be helpful to know their ages nt - Chris in CA 20:46 Jul 11 (1)
  • Ages - Stacey 21:59 Jul 11 (0)

Ok, revised versions of the copywork are now available on Lulu, link inside. And yes, you all want the updated version! (m) - OhElizabeth 19:48 Jul 11 (19)

• Is there anyway to get this in Word format so I can change it to use for HWT? (m) - Gigi 21:59 Jul 11 (4)
  • If you don't mind, I'm going to stop sending out Word files of the document, because I put a LOT of time into those formats and am putting them up for sale on Lulu. They are called "My Classical Copybook" and are available in wide-ruled or narrow, just like the free downloads. nt - OhElizabeth 22:28 Jul 11 (3)
    • Handwriting Without Tears uses different paper all together it uses only the middle and bottom line (m) - Gigi 22:50 Jul 11 (2)
      • Did you look at "My Classical Copybook" ? (m) - OhElizabeth 23:01 Jul 11 (1)
        • Ok, if this is what you want, then I need to know... - OhElizabeth 23:09 Jul 11 (0)
• You and Heather deserve more than a plate of imaginary brownies...m - Julieofsardis 21:43 Jul 11 (1)
  • Of course you may! (m) - OhElizabeth 22:30 Jul 11 (0)
• Since you mention corrections... - Robin 20:55 Jul 11 (2)
  • Thanks, I went and fixed it! nt - OhElizabeth 22:21 Jul 11 (0)
  • by the way.. thank you, this is nice. nt - Robin 20:56 Jul 11 (0)
• Thank you doesn't seem adequate, I was AMAZED when - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 20:28 Jul 11 (0)
• Oh dear, I just found a typo in the "with descenders" version. I'm going to check these one more time! Ack!!!! nt - OhElizabeth 20:03 Jul 11 (1)
  • Ok, I'm done making changes. They weren't big anyway, just a misplaced tab. nt - OhElizabeth 20:23 Jul 11 (0)
• Thanks so much!! This is awesome!!! -nt - Mary in WA State 19:58 Jul 11 (0)
• Thanks Elizabeth! I'm glad I waited to print these. nt - WendyWords 19:57 Jul 11 (0)
• A plate of brownies for you! - momof10 19:53 Jul 11 (3)
  • Oh come on, this time I want the ice cream to go with it! :) - OhElizabeth 19:54 Jul 11 (2)
    • Well, since you asked.... - momof10 20:26 Jul 11 (1)
      • ROFL!!!!! I love it!!! Calorie-free dessert! Thanks!! :) - OhElizabeth 20:29 Jul 11 (0)

Can anyone share their experience with EXCEL MATH? - Jid 19:42 Jul 11 (0)

I'm probably the only one but today i couldn't get the copywork book to download from Lulu and now it says it is no longer available??? I t kept taking me in a circle and it wouldn't come up in my cart then the page would expire?? nt - KathyL 19:30 Jul 11 (3)

• It may be because OhElizabeth is working on some neat revisions and - momof10 19:37 Jul 11 (1)
  • Try this link for the new, improved books! - momof10 19:45 Jul 11 (0)
• Same here. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:31 Jul 11 (0)

what are everyone's recommendations for phonics programs? - Jenni 18:48 Jul 11 (6)

• Phonics: Ds11 did Abeka through 2nd grade. Dd5 is loving Alphaphonics. Ds4 enjoys LeapFrog dvds. nt - saved1112 21:41 Jul 11 (0)
• We use Word Mastery - A Course in Phonics by Florence Akin with ETC and McGuffey's First Primer with much success. Word Mastery is free and available online. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:30 Jul 11 (0)
• Phonics Pathways works great for us. (nt) - Sue in KS 19:16 Jul 11 (1)
  • Oops... I hadn't read the rest of your message. Sorry. - Sue in KS 19:18 Jul 11 (0)
• The best program for us was Reading Reflex. - Claire 18:59 Jul 11 (0)
• Great thread just south of here...(link) - nutmeg 18:57 Jul 11 (0)

Cheapest place to get SOTW 1 CD? Thanks! nt - Lisa in WV 18:36 Jul 11 (3)

• $25 on Amazon w/ free shipping! :) nt - Heather 21:44 Jul 11 (0)
• I got my set for SOTW 2 at superbookdeals.com - Yevrah 18:38 Jul 11 (1)
  • I got mine used on the WTM sale/swap board... under $28ppd. nt - saved1112 21:42 Jul 11 (0)

Geography? - Jenny in Florida 17:45 Jul 11 (4)

• I haven't used this particular book, but like the Carson Dellarosa line, in general. Also....(m) - Regena in KY 20:31 Jul 11 (0)
• Check this out............link inside..... - Cinthya 20:02 Jul 11 (0)
• I bought a book last week from Amazon... - Rebecca in VA 18:28 Jul 11 (0)
• I don't know if it's right for you, but the Learning Through History website also carries geogarphy materials and they are not expensive. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 18:22 Jul 11 (0)

Latin or Greek - that is the question - Chris in CA 17:42 Jul 11 (8)

• I'm considering doing a half year of Latin - half year of Greek (m) - Tommysmommy 20:42 Jul 11 (1)
  • Wow, that is ambitious, I'm nervous just considering one - Chris in CA 20:45 Jul 11 (0)
• You could do what I do... - Katrina 19:15 Jul 11 (1)
  • Oh my, you are gonna be one smart cookie, don't you love homeschooling : ) nt - Chris in CA 20:52 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Latin or Greek - that is the question - Diane... 18:08 Jul 11 (0)
• You could consider...m - LCGal 18:04 Jul 11 (2)
  • Or the reverse, which is what I am planning :) (m) - Erica in PA 19:37 Jul 11 (1)
    • See, I really like this idea - Chris in CA 20:44 Jul 11 (0)

If you are using R&S Math for Grade 6, what do you plan to use for 7th grade math? TIA! nt - Molly 17:13 Jul 11 (5)

• We'll stay with R&S. I may go rapidly through Math 7... - Rebecca in VA 18:17 Jul 11 (0)
• We are sticking with R&S for 7th grade... - Angel 18:04 Jul 11 (0)
• I was going to - Chris in CA 17:16 Jul 11 (2)
  • Why are you not going to keep on with R & S? I've just switched back to R & S with a 7th grade dd.nt - Anita 17:21 Jul 11 (1)
    • Well, - Chris in CA 17:28 Jul 11 (0)

So did anyone actually order Teaching the Classics and what are your opinions of it - - Chris in CA 17:13 Jul 11 (13)

• Love it. One of my best purchases, and we haven't used it too much yet (no school this summer). nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:54 Jul 11 (0)
• This is probably trivial, but... - Laurie in SEA 20:17 Jul 11 (2)
  • LOL... There were moment... - WendyWords 20:30 Jul 11 (1)
    • Now I'm going to be really looking for the coughing woman and the Look : ) nt - Chris in CA 20:40 Jul 11 (0)
• Well, you already know I bought it and love it... - WendyWords 19:37 Jul 11 (1)
  • See, that's why TTC may work for us, because we use Sonlight - Chris in CA 20:50 Jul 11 (0)
• I've checked it out from the library, you might try that (nt) - Julie in MN 19:21 Jul 11 (5)
  • You all are so forgiving! nt - Julie in MN 22:40 Jul 11 (0)
  • Ah man, you got me all excited LOL nt - Chris in CA 20:39 Jul 11 (0)
  • That's interesting. Is this a public library or co-op? nt - WendyWords 19:32 Jul 11 (2)
    • Woops, I was just reading Invitation to the Classics & calling it the wrong thing, sorry (nt) - Julie in MN 19:45 Jul 11 (1)
      • Oh! Don't you hate that. I do it ALL the time! ;-) nt - WendyWords 20:13 Jul 11 (0)
• I'd like to know if it really takes the place of all those Progeny Press guides - mom2abcd 17:25 Jul 11 (0)

for 3rd grade English/Grammar Rod and Staff 3, LLATL-Yellow, or Abeka's God's Gift of Lang.3 (nt) - Pam in MS 17:09 Jul 11 (6)

• Tried all... love Abeka, like LLATL, R&S liked but ds didn't... he has great grammar b/c Abeka PreK thru 5th... nt - saved1112 21:48 Jul 11 (0)
• I've used R&S and ABeka - they're both great programs nt - BMC 20:37 Jul 11 (0)
• R&S for 3rd grade. Love it! nt - Molly 19:24 Jul 11 (0)
• I would - Chris in CA 17:43 Jul 11 (1)
  • I LOVE R&S, but I also LOVE LLATL, and used it with my younger kids, so - m - StaceyinLA 18:38 Jul 11 (0)
• R&S here. We love it. I've used it for 2,3 and starting 4. (nt) - Peggy in Va 17:25 Jul 11 (0)

Science - do you follow the WTM cycle? - nutmeg 16:18 Jul 11 (2)

• I have always liked it. It makes more sense to me to study a particular subject more in depth. I think this results in more meaningful learning and better long term retention. nt - Regena in KY 20:33 Jul 11 (0)
• We'll use Considering God's Creation & dig in deeper w/ library bks. nt - saved1112 16:29 Jul 11 (0)

WRTR and SWR Questions - Cindie 15:44 Jul 11 (12)

• Ok, here's the method in a nutshell: - Ellie 19:43 Jul 11 (2)
  • Re: Ok, here's the method in a nutshell: - Cindie 21:30 Jul 11 (1)
    • All rightie :-) nt - Ellie 21:34 Jul 11 (0)
• well shoot! if you were near Austin, TX you could bend Ellie's ear and she'd get ya going, lol! good luck-- nt - Peek a Boo 17:33 Jul 11 (3)
  • Maybe I should have a Moms' Weekend Out/WRTR training session at my house, LOL. nt - Ellie 19:44 Jul 11 (0)
  • oh-- and you might want to join the yahoo group for WRTR-- [link] - Peek a Boo 17:36 Jul 11 (1)
    • Re: oh-- and you might want to join the yahoo group for WRTR-- [link] - Cindie 21:31 Jul 11 (0)
• At the link inside, you will find a helpful set of notes for getting started with WRTR... - OhElizabeth 17:01 Jul 11 (1)
  • Re: At the link inside, you will find a helpful set of notes for getting started with WRTR... - Cindie 21:32 Jul 11 (0)
• You might want to check out www.grammarworks.com . (nt) - Christa 16:36 Jul 11 (0)
• Have you seen the teacher's guides for WRTR - Des 16:33 Jul 11 (1)
  • Re: Have you seen the teacher's guides for WRTR - Cindie 21:35 Jul 11 (0)

I would love opinions on next year's schedule: - Elizabeth 15:03 Jul 11 (14)

• Looks great, but you will need 2 pianos! (both practice from 2:30-3:00) nt - Sue Scott Wellons 23:16 Jul 11 (0)
• Looks good except that... - Donna A. 17:48 Jul 11 (2)
  • You're going to laugh... - Elizabeth 19:06 Jul 11 (0)
  • Us too... - Greta Lea:) 18:08 Jul 11 (0)
• 5th grade looks fine to me. nt - saved1112 16:32 Jul 11 (0)
• Also, my 3rd grader's schedule: - Elizabeth 15:07 Jul 11 (8)
  • Wondering..Grammar 2 days per week? I thought I should do this 5 days. m - Penny 17:33 Jul 11 (1)
    • I keep grammar pretty casual until 4th... - Elizabeth 19:00 Jul 11 (0)
  • 3rd grader's schedule... - saved1112 16:36 Jul 11 (0)
  • Will your 3rd graders go straight through like that without massive complaining? I can't seem to get mine to realize they actually need to work that much.nt - Penny 15:40 Jul 11 (4)
    • Valid point... - Elizabeth 15:47 Jul 11 (3)
      • My 3rd grader took a half hour break in the morning - Laura in China 17:56 Jul 11 (0)
      • I don't have a solution. It seems if I break up my 3rd graders day, they never want to get back to work. M - Penny 17:26 Jul 11 (1)
        • KWYM - and 5th grade dd was just as bad (if not worse) than 2nd gr. dd! m - earlnmichelle 19:02 Jul 11 (0)

Need advice/help/reassurance/something re: literature per WTM... - Rhondabee 14:38 Jul 11 (5)

• Well....(m) - Regena in KY 20:43 Jul 11 (0)
• PS: Money is not the object, but ... - Rhondabee 14:40 Jul 11 (3)
  • If you have a good library system I don't see why not - Chris in CA 17:19 Jul 11 (0)
  • Re: PS: Money is not the object, but ... - Emily T. 15:02 Jul 11 (1)
    • I agree. nt - saved1112 16:31 Jul 11 (0)

Chris, re: grammar w/ CW - Rhondabee 14:25 Jul 11 (1)

• Was it Harvey's? - Chris in CA 17:15 Jul 11 (0)

What do I need for 3rd and 5th - Jeana 14:21 Jul 11 (3)

• WTM 5th grade... - saved1112 21:34 Jul 11 (0)
• WTM 3rd grade.... - saved1112 20:44 Jul 11 (0)
• Big request.... - Elizabeth 15:31 Jul 11 (0)

To everyone who answered re: grades WAY down below, Thanks! nt - Rhondabee (who is calling the doctor tomorrow!) 14:06 Jul 11 (0)

We made it through half of Shurley English3! Should we finish it or can we go on to Shurley 4? - Nath in Germany 14:03 Jul 11 (2)

• We're on lesson 19. If you love Shurley then... (m) - Vanna 19:43 Jul 11 (0)
• Thinking you can go on. There is so much repetition. nt - LCGal 15:42 Jul 11 (0)

Mel - just saw your post below about lit programs - m - StaceyinLA 13:53 Jul 11 (1)

• Thank you! I actually ordered a Progeny Press guide to use with dd (m) - mel 14:47 Jul 11 (0)

Can you help refresh my memory? What do I need for fourth grade science (PHYSICS)? nt - katalaska 13:43 Jul 11 (1)

• Either a good book of experiments and a science encyclopedia, or an experiment based elementary physics program; we'll be using God's Design for Physics next year. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 16:07 Jul 11 (0)

Donelda....regarding your science post below (m) - Julia in WV 13:39 Jul 11 (1)

• Re: Donelda....regarding your science post below (m) - Donelda 18:48 Jul 11 (0)

Whew! I've been online & on the phone ordering curriculum for over 3 hours! - mel 13:21 Jul 11 (14)

• Only about halfway done here - good job! nt - Chris in CA 17:23 Jul 11 (0)
• I'm almost finished shopping... - saved1112 15:36 Jul 11 (1)
  • sorry for the double post... not sure why my computer will do this hrs later! nt - saved1112 15:39 Jul 11 (0)
• Basically done. I'd still like to get a couple of extras, but I need to wait until we have the $$. (nt) - Wendi 14:54 Jul 11 (0)
• I have not even started yet! Anyone with ideas how to get good deals? - Nath in Germany 14:52 Jul 11 (0)
• STOP! STOP! STOP!!!! I've already got in all I need and now I'm longing to - momof10 13:55 Jul 11 (1)
  • I know - that is the BEST part!!! :0) nt - mel 14:48 Jul 11 (0)
• I'm almost finished shopping... - saved1112 13:52 Jul 11 (0)
• I've been doing the same - I LOVE when the packages start coming! nt - StaceyinLA 13:50 Jul 11 (0)
• I envy you! But tell us...what did you order!?!? - Michelle in WI who is nowhere nesr to being done yet 13:25 Jul 11 (4)
  • The "goodies".... - mel 13:39 Jul 11 (3)
    • Wow! This looks great! Have fun waiting for packages...and with the school year! - Michelle in WI 13:52 Jul 11 (1)
      • Thanks Michelle! (nm) - mel 14:49 Jul 11 (0)
    • I love "goodies". Thanks for sharing them. nt - Vanna 13:47 Jul 11 (0)

Ordinary Parent's Guide v. 100 Easy Lessons -- I've used 100 EZ in the past BUT (m) - Shelly in SC 13:15 Jul 11 (2)

• Re: Ordinary Parent's Guide v. 100 Easy Lessons -- I've used 100 EZ in the past BUT (m) - Michelle in WI 13:21 Jul 11 (1)
  • I agree with Michelle in WI. (m) - Vanna 13:52 Jul 11 (0)

Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics & (Math 4 Today) anyone use..what do you think? - Blessed with six 13:08 Jul 11 (0)

Has anyone matched up SOTW I chapters with Ancient Civilizations History Pockets, Greek & Roman Myths Lit. Pockets, and Aesops' Fables Lit Pockets? Thanks. nt. - Yvette S. 13:06 Jul 11 (2)

• I used Ancient Civ. pockets. I didn't match them up, we just did the next pocket when we came to it in SOTW. nt - Karie 13:13 Jul 11 (1)
  • We did the same thing! (nt) - Virginia Heather 19:34 Jul 11 (0)

reading resources - Elisabeth 13:04 Jul 11 (5)

• I've used 100 EZ for two kids so far, both starting at 4 . . . - Brenda in FL 22:23 Jul 11 (0)
• We used 100 EZ lessons last year... - Angel 17:54 Jul 11 (0)
• 100 EL was very good and when we got to about lesson 70 or 80 we started...(m) - Pam in MS 15:51 Jul 11 (0)
• I've used Teach your child..(m) - Michelle in WI 13:12 Jul 11 (1)
  • I've also used 100EL twice with good success. nt - profmom 13:27 Jul 11 (0)

Copywriting - Tamiko 12:55 Jul 11 (1)

• Look a few posts down. OhElizabeth has set up a copybook ... - Kimber 13:27 Jul 11 (0)

How about reading lists for *Girls* who are starting to read boxcars? -sm - Mary in WA State 12:54 Jul 11 (3)

• Thanks for the suggestions!!! -nt - Mary in WA State 17:45 Jul 11 (0)
• Twig, Millie Molly Mandie storybook, the original Raggedy Ann books, Cobblestreet Cousins books by Rylant.... nt - Janine 16:24 Jul 11 (0)
• How about AG magazine? - Hallie 13:37 Jul 11 (0)

Something that might help if you want to make your own copybooks/workbooks... - momof10 12:27 Jul 11 (3)

• Thank you. nt - E 18:14 Jul 11 (0)
• Thank You! This is just the font I've been hoping to use for my 1st grader! nt - Michelle in WI 13:07 Jul 11 (1)
  • You're welcome -- best thing is, it's free, and you can download - momof10 13:10 Jul 11 (0)

Spelling Power/Sequential Spelling - sted 12:11 Jul 11 (5)

• I wouldn't recommend Sequential Spelling for a natural speller. - Claire 19:01 Jul 11 (1)
  • ITA - one dd is flourishing with SS; we took the natural speller back to Spelling Workout (nt) - earlnmichelle 19:05 Jul 11 (0)
• I love Spelling Power! - Nath in Germany 15:04 Jul 11 (0)
• I am using both (m) - Gigi 13:51 Jul 11 (0)
• I would not use either program with a natural speller... - Jann in TX 13:15 Jul 11 (0)

history suggestions for artistic sixth grader doing 7th grade work - Ame E. 12:10 Jul 11 (0)

I need three people to help me... - OhElizabeth 12:06 Jul 11 (4)

• OhElizabeth, after these changes, you've got to stop making improvements!!! I'm going to run out of printer ink recopying the latest and best version!!! nt - Karie 13:12 Jul 11 (1)
  • Definitely! I'm about worn out! But I'll tell you, the improvements people suggested are really terrific, so it will be worth it. :) - OhElizabeth 16:05 Jul 11 (0)
• All the spots are taken! Thanks!!!!!!! nt - OhElizabeth 12:34 Jul 11 (0)
• Oh sorry, it's for the Classical Copywork workbooks. Can you tell I've been starting at my monitor too long? :) - OhElizabeth 12:06 Jul 11 (0)

Anyone know of a site to order blank journals online? I need boyish cover designs - Sandi in AL 11:57 Jul 11 (1)

• Yes! I just got something from Snapfish.com -- make your own... (m) - Vanna 13:57 Jul 11 (0)

Learning Through History Magazine - thoughts?? more - StaceyinLA 11:40 Jul 11 (2)

• Thoughts: 1st of all, we love this magazine, and use it as a supplement to SOTW... - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 16:16 Jul 11 (1)
  • I did think of that, but also think it might add some interest for a little while... I just spent $130 at their website!! nt - StaceyinLA 18:39 Jul 11 (0)

Another question...Real Science Pre Chemistry - Kristi 11:19 Jul 11 (1)

• We completed it in half a year - nutmeg 16:21 Jul 11 (0)

Jen in Boston, about your SWR chart... - Magic Wand 11:04 Jul 11 (2)

• Ok,sorry.. I am jumping in here! I use SWR, should i know about this chart? Is it a teaching tool....?(nt)THANKS - cannelongofamily 11:13 Jul 11 (1)
  • Oooh! I want it, too! I'd love to hear more... - mom2abcd 14:00 Jul 11 (0)

Favorite math facts tape - Kristi 11:04 Jul 11 (0)

I am thinking of switching from SOTW to Sonlight. Can someone answer a few questions? - Elaine 10:56 Jul 11 (5)

• I'm really enjoying Sonlight... - GVA 14:51 Jul 11 (0)
• Perhaps Core 3 - AllSmiles 11:34 Jul 11 (2)
  • Oops! we are in SOTW Vol. 1. Thanks! - Elaine 12:13 Jul 11 (1)
    • I'd suggest Core 2.... - mamato3 12:30 Jul 11 (0)
• I always drool at the Sonlight catalog. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 11:18 Jul 11 (0)

qtn. for Peek A Boo - how did Wordsmith Apprentice - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 10:48 Jul 11 (2)

• worked pretty well [m] - Peek a Boo 17:45 Jul 11 (1)
  • thanks your help! - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 18:49 Jul 11 (0)

Does anyone know when Pandia Press Middle Ages Level 2 will be ready? nt - KPM 10:19 Jul 11 (1)

• I posted a reply from Pandia a week or two ago. If I remember correctly, they are expecting to release 3 more sets in the next 3 months. nt - mamato3 10:22 Jul 11 (0)

Prima Latina flashcards - Can anyone tell me the size of an individual card? nt - Tommysmommy 10:15 Jul 11 (2)

• 2.25" X 3.5" (nt) - Donelda 10:18 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thank You! nt - Tommysmommy 11:44 Jul 11 (0)

What are all these abbreviations? - Angela in NC 10:15 Jul 11 (7)

• Try this link: - Jenny in Florida 10:57 Jul 11 (1)
  • You're the greatest...right under my nose!!nt - Angela in NC 11:45 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's the list I use... - Ellie 10:34 Jul 11 (4)
  • Thanks...but what about curriculums and the dd,ds,dh?nt - Angela in NC 10:43 Jul 11 (3)
    • dd, dh, ds are all on the list :-) Here's one with curriculum and whatnot... - Ellie 12:16 Jul 11 (0)
    • dd=darling or dear daughter, ds=darling/dear son, dh=darling/dear husband - Rae 11:15 Jul 11 (1)
      • or if I'm having a bad day, it's daggum. nt ;-) - Bryan (a mom) 11:23 Jul 11 (0)

Those that use Teaching textbooks, do you suppliment? - Mama Owl 10:09 Jul 11 (4)

• We haven't supplemented with it... nt - StaceyinLA 13:51 Jul 11 (0)
• No need to supplement. nt - Lolly 12:45 Jul 11 (0)
• No need to supplement, but I have used some of the Keys to books along with TT Pre-Algebra for my math-challenged ds, just for extra practice on concepts.(nm) - Deb in PA 12:16 Jul 11 (0)
• We've only used Alg 1 and 2, but - momof10 10:19 Jul 11 (0)

Choosing a history program... Remember last week... - Nicole R. 10:00 Jul 11 (2)

• Re: Choosing a history program... Remember last week... - profmom 11:10 Jul 11 (0)
• She made some interesting comments. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 10:25 Jul 11 (0)

Do you have a reading list for your son you would share? My ds is just starting to read Boxcar Children... - KIN 10:00 Jul 11 (5)

• My kids love just about anything by Beverly Cleary. nt - mandyd 11:32 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's a boy reading list for the Boxcar Children level (m) - angela in ohio 10:40 Jul 11 (2)
  • A couple more my ds loved at this level - the shorter Roald Dahl books and Owls in the Family. nt - Susan in TN 12:53 Jul 11 (0)
  • I agree with E.B. White's books (including Charlotte's Web). My son also enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. (nt) - Julie in AK 11:17 Jul 11 (0)
• I like the list in the Veritas catalog, and of course the WTM.nt - Angela in NC 10:17 Jul 11 (0)

Math-It....Has anyone used it/know about it. What did you like or didn't like? nt - Laura in WI 9:38 Jul 11 (3)

• We liked it, but it's a bit pricey (m) - Julie in MN 19:31 Jul 11 (0)
• We used to have it... - Sue in St Pete 17:19 Jul 11 (0)
• I saw it once. I use the RightStart Card Games kit, and it's great. Gives you over 300 games for the money, covers all your basic math. link inside - OhElizabeth 10:23 Jul 11 (0)

Real Science 4 Kids, Level 1 Users! Should I wait for Level II? - Diana 9:34 Jul 11 (3)

• I think that Level 1 would be great for your 6th grader. - Carol in Cal. 9:41 Jul 11 (2)
  • Re: I think that Level 1 would be great for your 6th grader. - Diana 10:21 Jul 11 (1)
    • One more suggestion... - Carol in Cal. 10:35 Jul 11 (0)

George Washington's 110 rules of civility - Nanci in WA 9:23 Jul 11 (1)

• Yes, this is a great little book! nt - Regena in KY 20:49 Jul 11 (0)

SWR "extras" question - Sandy in Indy 9:03 Jul 11 (1)

• I like the chart masters. It gives the kids a good visual. nt - Kisa in CA 13:46 Jul 11 (0)

Sonlight users - Do you have your kids read other literature besides what is in the core? - Pat in MI 8:52 Jul 11 (3)

• I have my dd read Veritas Press' recommendations for her "grade" each summer (not during the "school year"). nt - Terrie in Germany 9:35 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Sonlight users - Do you have your kids read other literature besides what is in the core? - Laura in VA 9:23 Jul 11 (1)
  • This is how I do it, too. nt. - Yvette S. 10:18 Jul 11 (0)

MUS Gamm question - multi digit mutliplication . . . - lisa 8:42 Jul 11 (4)

• I wouldn't make her work through all of Gamma - Sue in St Pete 17:32 Jul 11 (1)
  • That spacing didn't work out well. Let me try it again. - Sue in St Pete 17:34 Jul 11 (0)
• Well, we used MUS Delta and are in Gamma now... - Jacklyn 9:17 Jul 11 (1)
  • Oops, got that backwards! Using Delta, already *used* Gamma. nt - Jacklyn 9:27 Jul 11 (0)

I'm still agonising about language arts for second grade and need help deciding between Sonlight and other programs. - Hannah 8:23 Jul 11 (3)

• We used FLL and SL LA together. - Terrill in CA 9:21 Jul 11 (2)
  • Re: We used FLL and SL LA together. - Mary 19:12 Jul 11 (0)
  • It helps enormously, thank you. (nt) - Hannah 11:35 Jul 11 (0)

Oh Elizabeth, I just purchased cursive font to go with the copybook you made of Heather's copywork. sm - Kimber 8:05 Jul 11 (2)

• Oh man Kimber, you all must think I'm amazing or something! (m) - OhElizabeth 10:33 Jul 11 (1)
  • I do think you're amazing. I'm learning from your hard work. sm - Kimber 13:34 Jul 11 (0)

What do you suggest for 2nd grade Earth and Space science? (m) - Pam in MS 7:54 Jul 11 (7)

• REAL Science Earth and Space - kytriplets 10:43 Jul 11 (1)
  • I second this. We loved it. nt - Rachel in KY 13:37 Jul 11 (0)
• We did it the WTM-way - Donelda 10:38 Jul 11 (1)
  • We did it this way, too. Did 18 weeks for earth and 18 for space. nt - Regena in KY 20:46 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's what we used... - Susan in OR 9:20 Jul 11 (0)
• We did God's Design for Heaven and Earth-- (m) - Marie in OH 9:14 Jul 11 (0)
• Maybe... - profmom 8:11 Jul 11 (0)

Is anyone reading SOTW3 along with.. - Marsha 7:53 Jul 11 (2)

• We are... (m) - Jennifer in FL 10:15 Jul 11 (0)
• Yes.... - profmom 8:36 Jul 11 (0)

Please Help - Toddler Woes . . . - lisa 7:34 Jul 11 (30)

• Tape, not kidding. My toddler loved and would play (m) - Tammyla 17:00 Jul 11 (0)
• what about grandparents or a swap with a good friend? - prov31Sandra 13:12 Jul 11 (0)
• I've got two of those rambunctious 2-yr-olds! (m)..... - Sue Scott Wellons 11:01 Jul 11 (0)
• List of Toddler stuff to do - Katy 10:46 Jul 11 (1)
  • WOW!!!!!! Thanks for posting this... I'm gonna to get to work on this ASAP!!! nt - Misty 11:32 Jul 11 (0)
• WOW, WOW, WOW, what great ideas . . . - lisa 9:51 Jul 11 (0)
• Been there, done that, and know exactly what you're facing (m) - momof10 9:30 Jul 11 (3)
  • While I'm trying to find the title of the book, here's a neat site I found - momof10 9:32 Jul 11 (2)
    • "Preschool Activities in a Bag" at www.activitybags.com (nt) - momof10 9:34 Jul 11 (1)
      • Our hs support group did this..it is awesome!!!! nt - Jean in CA 10:23 Jul 11 (0)
• I enlist the older children to "teach" the toddler... - amber in GA 9:25 Jul 11 (1)
  • I totally agree. Never underestimate the power of an older child to "teach" a younger child. - Nanci in WA 9:34 Jul 11 (0)
• My youngest dd goes to Kid's Day Out 2 mornigs a week... - Jann in TX 8:58 Jul 11 (0)
• I wouldn't do it - m - StaceyinLA 8:52 Jul 11 (0)
• I think it's a great idea! I have another suggestion for you to ponder, though. - Lana in TX 8:38 Jul 11 (1)
  • I did this after my 3rd, too... - Nan in Mass 8:52 Jul 11 (0)
• Does this fit with your philosophy of life? - frogpond1 8:31 Jul 11 (0)
• I feel your pain...... Some ideas... (m) - Misty 8:26 Jul 11 (4)
  • Would you mind telling me....... - EchoMom 11:56 Jul 11 (0)
  • Oh Misty!! . . . - lisa 8:32 Jul 11 (1)
    • My ds has moments like that too... with the little bros and sis. nt - saved1112 11:17 Jul 11 (0)
  • I'm taking some of these ideas! Thanks! nt - saved1112 8:30 Jul 11 (0)
• Those toddlers! (sm).. - saved1112 8:25 Jul 11 (0)
• I sent my 3yo to an excellent preschool while I homeschooled my elder - Laura in China 8:14 Jul 11 (0)
• If it makes you feel better... - Penny in VT 8:13 Jul 11 (1)
  • LOL! -actually my elder Dd is 8, pathetic, just pathetic, of me...(nt) - Penny in VT 8:16 Jul 11 (0)
• Lisa - Des 7:54 Jul 11 (0)
• Just my opinion... - Lori D. 7:52 Jul 11 (0)
• I completely understand! - Jessi 7:52 Jul 11 (0)
• Could you rearrange your schedule again? m - Kim in NV 7:49 Jul 11 (0)

OhElizabeth... about Lulu.com --- How does this work? m - profmom 7:24 Jul 11 (4)

• Could I get Lulu to print and bind the copywork book for me? nt - oakmom 7:27 Jul 11 (3)
  • Well here's the scoop on that... - OhElizabeth 12:11 Jul 11 (2)
    • Re: Well here's the scoop on that... - Carol 18:01 Jul 11 (0)
    • This sounds great! I'd buy one. I don't know anything about copyright laws. nt - oakmom 16:47 Jul 11 (0)

Alphaphonics... does anyone use the,,, (sm) - saved1112 7:16 Jul 11 (2)

• No but I've thought about it -m - Kathie in VA 11:28 Jul 11 (1)
  • How long does it take to go through Alphaphonics? thanks nt - saved1112 22:45 Jul 11 (0)

Heather in NC...... - Holly S/NC 7:16 Jul 11 (2)

• Re: Heather in NC...... - Heather in NC 14:17 Jul 11 (1)
  • Re: Heather in NC...... - Holly S/NC 18:57 Jul 11 (0)

Shakespeare, anyone? - Jean in Wisc. 7:12 Jul 11 (4)

• A few ideas... - abbeyej 10:41 Jul 11 (1)
  • Wow! I'll have to look up these links. Thanks--nt - J in W 19:29 Jul 11 (0)
• Jean . . .(m) - Terrie in Germany 9:33 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thanks, Terrie. I've gotten a lot of good advice, so I'll compile it and see what we can do! nt - J in W 19:28 Jul 11 (0)

TOG users- Can you tell me about switching to the 'meeting to meeting accountability' -m - Kathie in VA 6:48 Jul 11 (5)

• We meet three times a week... - karenciavo 11:58 Jul 11 (4)
  • Karen, I have another question-- Do you plan a schedule for their day? -m - Kathie in VA 17:18 Jul 11 (1)
    • When we first started using TOG I would plan a basic schedule and they would copy it onto their own schedule... - karenciavo 18:59 Jul 11 (0)
  • this sounds interesting -m - Kathie in VA 14:08 Jul 11 (1)
    • thinking about using TOG and these 2 different schedules sound great : ) thanx - Brenda 14:35 Jul 11 (0)

Desiree, the next question... - Heather in ON 6:47 Jul 11 (2)

• Well, there are some principles for vowel quantity... - Désirée 9:47 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thanks again for your help. nt - Heather in ON 12:32 Jul 11 (0)

Does anyone have a link for journaling ideas for a 1st/2nd grader?..... - Angela in GA 6:26 Jul 11 (3)

• letteroftheweek.com has daily journal prompts for each month of the year (free). nt except link - Renai 9:09 Jul 11 (0)
• I didn't know how it would go, but I gave me dd (rising 2nd grader) a pretty little journal notebook from Walmart, and she thinks it's really great, writes in it every day! (m) - OhElizabeth 7:22 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Does anyone have a link for journaling ideas for a 1st/2nd grader?..... - Lisa 6:28 Jul 11 (0)

Has anyone purchased additional fonts for MS word mine doesnt have cursive. TIA nt - Kimber 6:26 Jul 11 (6)

• Office Depot and other stores have fonts you can buy... - Ellie 10:38 Jul 11 (0)
• I bought a D'Nealian font from Fonts4Teachers... (m) - Kelli in CT 6:44 Jul 11 (0)
• I bought Educational Fontware... - profmom 6:37 Jul 11 (3)
  • Is the actual brand name or a description? And where can I purchase it? TIA nt - Kimber 6:43 Jul 11 (2)
    • Glad you found it! Here's the link for anyone else. (link only inside) - profmom 7:29 Jul 11 (0)
    • Thanks I found it. nt - Kimber 7:22 Jul 11 (0)

I'm sure this has been asked before..Could someone compare TOG with MOH for me? more.. - Karen in MO 6:21 Jul 11 (1)

• I have used both... - Janis in DE 7:17 Jul 11 (0)

Thanks for the Simply Grammar suggestion... - MichelleT 5:18 Jul 11 (1)

• That should read MICHELLET in the SUBJECT line, not name... - Penny in VT, who is NOT AWAKE yet... 5:19 Jul 11 (0)

Sessions.edu online classes -- must be 18 for this program (nt) - Mickey 5:01 Jul 11 (0)

Story of the World revision of volume one question - Alaina 4:18 Jul 11 (1)

• As I thumbed through it... - nutmeg 8:48 Jul 11 (0)

Good source for unit/theme units?? (m) - Kelly 22:51 Jul 10 (2)

• Howabout Winter Promise? nt - Kisa in CA 7:38 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Good source for unit/theme units?? (m) - Kelli in CT 6:59 Jul 11 (0)

Okay, drawing program..DWC or Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain -Jon Gnagy. Which will be easier/quicker - Magic Wand 22:46 Jul 10 (5)

• Art for Kids: Drawing - Kytriplets 10:46 Jul 11 (1)
  • Oooo....I can't wait to look at this one too! nt - Magic Wand 11:08 Jul 11 (0)
• I have both, and have not been successful implementing them (m) - LBC 7:45 Jul 11 (2)
  • Link to Phonics of Drawing, if you're interested. - LBC 7:50 Jul 11 (1)
    • Thanks, I'm very interested. I'll take a look. nt - Magic Wand 11:07 Jul 11 (0)

Classical Composition: I emailed my lesson plans to those who asked (m) - Gigi 22:33 Jul 10 (2)

• Gigi, I can't thank you enough! You probably saved us all 40 hours of collective work! nt - Jean in CA 10:52 Jul 11 (0)
• Thank you, Gigi! Just got 'em! :D nt - PattyNJ 9:43 Jul 11 (0)

Is this too much history? (m) - Betsy in IN 22:16 Jul 10 (5)

• We are also studying both as per the LCC. nt - Stella! 8:59 Jul 11 (0)
• We are doing US and World History. - srjbdl 4:56 Jul 11 (3)
  • Where could I find this? nt - Christy in CO 7:06 Jul 11 (1)
    • Rebecca Rupp wrote "Home Learning Year by Year" - Amazon sells it! nt - srjbdl 8:58 Jul 11 (0)
  • That's what we do too, adding in US and UK history (dual nationality family) nt - Laura in China 5:18 Jul 11 (0)

Does or has anyone modified Classical Writing? - SusanRH 21:50 Jul 10 (4)

• I would modify it by working on the grammar skills you are covering in R&S to reinforce them. nt - Pam in MA 5:17 Jul 11 (0)
• I would use what you know already....m - Julieofsardis 22:12 Jul 10 (2)
  • Thank you, Julie. After looking closely at this program I realized - SusanRH 6:53 Jul 11 (1)
    • I think those are great ideas....I'd go for it....nt - Julieofsardis 8:03 Jul 11 (0)

Aauugghh! I staggered my library requests for all four volumes of The Teaching Company's videos The Foundation of Western Civilization a year ago, and now vol 2,3,and 4 are being held at the same time! - lovemykids 21:32 Jul 10 (1)

• Just a thought: when they all come in, could you just spend the week... - Lori D. 6:54 Jul 11 (0)

Having trouble picking an Am. history curric for an accelerated 5th grader and a 3rd grader who isn't... - Christa 21:03 Jul 10 (10)

• Look at Veritas Press. It will be right on for your 5th grader and has activities your younger will enjoy. nt - OhElizabeth 5:25 Jul 11 (0)
• What is it about MFW that you think your son won't like? - Michelle L 5:03 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's the thing... - Ellie 21:19 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Having trouble picking an Am. history curric for an accelerated 5th grader and a 3rd grader who isn't... - profmom 21:17 Jul 10 (6)
  • Oh yippee... an option C ;) ...lol... I didn't think about that... - Christa 21:26 Jul 10 (5)
    • Yeah... - profmom 21:36 Jul 10 (4)
      • Is the information about their middler program on the site anywhere? I can't fnd it (that doesn't mean much... lol) nt. - Christa 22:02 Jul 10 (2)
        • Hmmm... - profmom 6:08 Jul 11 (1)
          • thank you once again for the help (nt) - Christa 15:41 Jul 11 (0)
      • Thanks for that post... - Christa 21:47 Jul 10 (0)

Becky in IN...you mentioned using planning forms from Donna Young's site called RTF forms. What are these please? thx (nt) - Tara in FL 20:19 Jul 10 (3)

• RTF is Rich Text Format. People on both Windows and Mac can use them in most word processing programs. nt - Renai 9:15 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's a link. - Becki in IN 4:37 Jul 11 (0)
• should be Becki in IN. nt - Tara in FL 20:21 Jul 10 (0)

Do any of you use living books for middle school age physical science? Could you share your choices if you do. nt - Virginia Dawn 20:13 Jul 10 (2)

• link to Penny Gardner's list for math and science... - Another Diane 20:30 Jul 10 (1)
  • thanks!nt - Virginia Dawn 4:26 Jul 11 (0)

My 7yo still forgets his short vowels, any ideas? - ChristyX5 20:02 Jul 10 (5)

• What about singing that Apples & Bananas song with him?? - mel 22:06 Jul 10 (1)
  • That is too cute. I'm gonna use it. Thanks for sharing. nt - Kimber 6:22 Jul 11 (0)
• BTDT, still doing it with my almost 7yo ds. m - Barbie'sPal 21:02 Jul 10 (1)
  • I used ETC in a similar situation... m - Lana in TX 22:04 Jul 10 (0)
• We had a fun little poster from a teacher supply store that seemed to help....m - Julieofsardis 21:02 Jul 10 (0)

Combining MUS and Singapore - anyone do this? - Michelle T 19:58 Jul 10 (3)

• I have used both (m) - EKS 15:43 Jul 11 (0)
• I tried it back then - Sue in St Pete 7:49 Jul 11 (0)
• I don't promote it, but I do this - Julie in MN 20:26 Jul 10 (0)

I'm looking for a workbook that can be done in combination with Rosetta Stone - Italian. Any recommendations? nt - Hillary in KS 19:17 Jul 10 (0)

Well don't laugh now, but dd has asked me to make her a student book to go with our RightStart math. The creations never stop, lol! nt - OhElizabeth 18:48 Jul 10 (10)

• about your RS math student book. - six meadows 5:37 Jul 11 (2)
  • I really don't know... - OhElizabeth 7:26 Jul 11 (1)
    • thank you nt - six meadows 8:12 Jul 11 (0)
• While you're at it, could you make a student book for my ds and FLL... :-) (lm) - Jennifer in FL 21:24 Jul 10 (1)
  • Well visual learners and FLL have a hard time fitting together... - OhElizabeth 5:28 Jul 11 (0)
• OhElizabeth, I think I've heard you say before that the Right Start Math games help with math facts...can I ask you some questions? - Debbie in Austin 19:30 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yes, that's the whole point of the games, is to get those facts down and think mathematically, strategically! (m) - OhElizabeth 19:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Hey Penny... - OhElizabeth 19:09 Jul 10 (2)
  • I think I read on the general board that Penny is taking a "board break". (m) - LBC 19:27 Jul 10 (1)
    • No way! Bummer! Well I'll see if I have her email handy. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 19:45 Jul 10 (0)

What is your favorite phonics program? Why? Thanks - Marsha 18:45 Jul 10 (28)

• How come no one likes MCP? I taught all my kids to read with just their phonics book and CLP (Christian Liberty Press) readers. nt - Theresa from NY 12:54 Jul 11 (1)
  • I use the MCP phonics readers as supplements.nt. - Ida 15:48 Jul 11 (0)
• It's pricey, but have to say I absolutely LOVE SSRW. I use SWR for spelling after SSRW. - Ida 11:43 Jul 11 (0)
• ETC: Cheap, lots of practice, both kids (boy & girl) liked it, writing skills not necessary. nt - Holly in N NV 7:44 Jul 11 (0)
• Alpha Phonics mainly -m - Kathie in VA 4:41 Jul 11 (1)
  • I used it 5 times.... - Kelli in TN 8:10 Jul 11 (0)
• OPGTTR...because it's for the ordinary parent. (m) - angela&boys 4:18 Jul 11 (0)
• Writing Road to Reading...in depth, comprehensive, does it all--spelling, reading, penmanship...everything. nt - Ellie 21:20 Jul 10 (2)
  • I agree... it makes sense to me to have it all incorporated together (nt) - Christa 21:54 Jul 10 (1)
    • ...and you can usually find it free at the library-- unlike SWR, lol :-) nt - Peek a Boo 23:10 Jul 10 (0)
• Definitely Phonics Pathways! - Sunshyne 21:09 Jul 10 (3)
  • Yup! Phonics Pathways with Explode the Code workbooks if you like! nt - nutmeg 8:50 Jul 11 (0)
  • Another vote for this!!! We started when we were close to the end of 100 EZ Lessons. DD was reading by the time she was 4! (nt) - Pam in MS 7:48 Jul 11 (0)
  • I'll second this one! Thorough, inexpensive, complete, progressive. It's all there! nt - Stacey in NM 7:14 Jul 11 (0)
• Spell to Write and Read - because it is logical, and it works. (nt) - LBC 20:50 Jul 10 (3)
  • ABSOLUTELY SWR! Very efficient and easily adaptable and fun! Not to mention cost effective! nt - cannelongofamily 14:16 Jul 11 (0)
  • Spell to Write and Read - logical, it works, more - Closeacademy 8:48 Jul 11 (0)
  • Yes, LOTS of us on the board use SWR. It is WONDERFUL! nt - Kisa in CA 7:40 Jul 11 (0)
• Well, we're only on lesson 8 but we think Saxon Phonics Level 2 is great (m) - Vanna 19:51 Jul 10 (0)
• Explode the Code - MBL 19:36 Jul 10 (1)
  • I agree...m - Julieofsardis 21:08 Jul 10 (0)
• Abeka Handbook for Reading, Charts & workbooks... - Mel 19:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Shurley Grammar - Angela in NC 19:05 Jul 10 (1)
  • I got it for 4th grade - Heather in NC 19:54 Jul 10 (0)
• Abeka with ds, Alphaphonics with dd.. nt - saved1112 18:58 Jul 10 (2)
  • Explode the Code.... and Leapfrog dvds (fun) nt - saved1112 20:04 Jul 10 (0)
  • forgot the whys... - saved1112 20:03 Jul 10 (0)
• well, i was a huge fan of A Beka's Handbook for Reading and MCP Phonics, but since I've read thru SWR, - Peek a Boo 18:55 Jul 10 (0)

Does anyone here use Edu-Track? How do you like it? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 18:32 Jul 10 (5)

• Thanks everyone! (sm) - EKS 15:47 Jul 11 (0)
• I 've used both and far prefer Homeschool Tracker (m) - Karri 6:22 Jul 11 (2)
  • I agree. m - profmom 8:18 Jul 11 (0)
  • I like HST. I've never tried ET. nt - Kisa in CA 7:40 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Does anyone here use Edu-Track? How do you like it? Thanks! (nt) - Teresa in MO 19:25 Jul 10 (0)

One more try - Heather in NC 17:57 Jul 10 (13)

• I used SOTW with my three kids... - Anita in PA 18:43 Jul 10 (2)
  • I will also have Kindergartner - Heather in NC 19:28 Jul 10 (1)
    • WOW, I think I have a plan now! Thank you guys so much!! - Heather with one less thing to worry about! 19:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Honestly, I think I would stick with your plan for history... - Tory in FL 18:26 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: Honestly, I think I would stick with your plan for history... - Heather in NC 19:17 Jul 10 (0)
• I would use STOW with Kingfisher. - Carol in Cal. 18:04 Jul 10 (5)
  • Kingfisher. - Heather in NC 19:26 Jul 10 (4)
    • I don't see why not, but I think that it would slow you down a lot. - Carol in Cal. 19:38 Jul 10 (3)
      • SOTW CD's - Heather in NC 19:52 Jul 10 (2)
        • we've used the cd's and they are really well done (very easy to listen to, understand, etc.) NT - LynnF in IL 3:13 Jul 11 (1)
          • ITA. .nt - Carol in Cal. 9:43 Jul 11 (0)
• Well, other options would be... start SOTW at book 1... - Kay in Cal 18:00 Jul 10 (1)
  • I have read WTM... - Heather in NC 19:23 Jul 10 (0)

SL catalog says Rosetta Stone is weak on grammar. Does anyone know if BJUP Spanish is good, or is Learnables better? thanks. nt - Theresa from NY 17:33 Jul 10 (4)

• I think it depends on the reason you're learning the language. We were... - Donna A. 9:52 Jul 11 (0)
• I really like RS, though I agree that it is weak on grammar. I think the combination of RS plys "Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Verb Tenses" is very solid, though. nt - Laurie4b 18:40 Jul 10 (0)
• Here is what the BJUP rep told me. - Praisefor3 18:10 Jul 10 (1)
  • I agree... - GVA 4:37 Jul 11 (0)

It looks like the Level 1 Chemistry for R.E.A.L. Science isn't going to be ready for the fall, so I need alternatives. m - Rachel in KY 17:12 Jul 10 (2)

• I just received Noeo Science Chemistry 1 and it looks great.... - Debbie in Austin 6:23 Jul 11 (1)
  • I've been looking at the Noeo and it looks pretty good....m - Rachel in KY 7:49 Jul 11 (0)

Is there anyone located in NC? - Angela in NC 16:57 Jul 10 (7)

• Re: Is there anyone located in NC? - Angela in NC 19:01 Jul 10 (3)
  • Afraid we are a bit far away--close to Charlotte.nt - KarenNC 5:23 Jul 11 (0)
  • We're close! - srjbdl 19:37 Jul 10 (1)
    • Let's talk! - Angela in NC 10:06 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Is there anyone located in NC? - Heather in NC 17:53 Jul 10 (0)
• We're in Chatham! nt - srjbdl 17:47 Jul 10 (0)
• What part of NC are you in? - Katrina 17:08 Jul 10 (0)

Magic Wand - Dawn in TN 16:57 Jul 10 (2)

• Dawn, I'll be glad to share what I've done, it will have to be later tonight...thanks. nt - Magic Wand 17:26 Jul 10 (1)
  • Okay, I'm back...here goes... - Magic Wand 22:40 Jul 10 (0)

Brainpop-anyone use? What do you think? - Nancy in No. VA 16:48 Jul 10 (2)

• Great my son loves it - Heidi in NY 3:38 Jul 11 (0)
• We signed up one year & my girls really enjoyed it but... - mel 19:34 Jul 10 (0)

Would Winder Promise American Story 1 be too easy for a 5th grader who reads well? Thanks and nt! - Karen in MO 16:43 Jul 10 (5)

• They offer a middlers pack - Ottakee 17:10 Jul 10 (4)
  • Does the middlers pack cover the same time period? Thanks! nt - Karen in MO 19:22 Jul 10 (3)
    • Yes. According to the catalog, - profmom 21:29 Jul 10 (2)
      • And you can see that page of the catalog... (link) - profmom 6:12 Jul 11 (1)
        • Re: Thanks for your help. I just joined the group. nt. - Karen in MO 6:15 Jul 11 (0)

If you all find errors in the Copywork, will you please email me so I can correct them? One person just did and there's a typo in the Stuart Little selection. If you find more, holler! nt - OhElizabeth 16:24 Jul 10 (2)

• Email address? Thanks... I love your selections! nt - Kay in cal 17:53 Jul 10 (1)
  • inside - OhElizabeth 18:31 Jul 10 (0)

Will all volumes of SOTW be revised, or just vol. 1? nt - 3ds 16:19 Jul 10 (0)

For you all who wanted the Classical Copywork with narrow-ruled lines, it's now available in entirety on Lulu. Just send me brownies. :) - OhElizabeth 16:05 Jul 10 (11)

• Cyber brownies on their way... with or without nuts? - Rhonda S 5:01 Jul 11 (1)
  • Nuts? I bring my own nuts. Hehe! You can download all the versions for free on Lulu. Just search for "Classical Copywork" or find my original post. I'm going to post a corrected version there in the next day or so, as soon as people get done sending me errata. nt - OhElizabeth 5:30 Jul 11 (0)
• Thank you so much for all your work, OhElizabeth...... - ballzy 18:21 Jul 10 (0)
• There's a typo on page 3... - Cleo Qc 17:41 Jul 10 (4)
  • Bilbo is spelled Blibo... I think Week 8 or so...thanks! nt - Jean in CA 22:13 Jul 10 (0)
  • Also on the sample file... - Maxine in WA 18:57 Jul 10 (1)
    • I just ran the SpellChecker on it and corrected those things. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 19:57 Jul 10 (0)
  • Fixed it in the Word files. I'm going to reload them onto Lulu when people are done finding errors. nt - OhElizabeth 18:26 Jul 10 (0)
• How many would you like? nt - marturia (formerly know as Karen's testimony) 16:12 Jul 10 (2)
  • Half a pan? And calorie-free? :) - OhElizabeth 16:16 Jul 10 (1)
    • Gee, if they're calorie free, go ahead and take a whole pan, lol. nt - Carol 19:34 Jul 10 (0)

OK., I love SWR but I need to recommend something to a friend and I do not think it would be a good fit .. - Cheller 15:59 Jul 10 (2)

• If she liked A Beka, I'd suggest that first :-) ...or does she want something different? nt - Peek a Boo 18:06 Jul 10 (1)
  • I think she liked some of Abeka, but I'm just looking for other ideas nt - Cheller 18:27 Jul 10 (0)

FYI: Teaching Textbooks is now taking pre-orders for Math 7, due out the end of August; cost will be $169.90.nt - K in MI 15:57 Jul 10 (1)

• Just ordered... nt - StaceyinLA 20:07 Jul 10 (0)

OhElizabeth has me on a roll now. I have been additional quotes for my boys to do. BUT does anyone now of a way to add cursive font in a word document. I have the Startwrite software, but I can't tranfer it to word???nt - Suein PA 15:53 Jul 10 (1)

• Here's how: - OhElizabeth 16:04 Jul 10 (0)

Shoelace Books...They look really interesting. Has anyone had experience with this series? - Michelle in WI 15:46 Jul 10 (8)

• I've used Simply Numbers and Simply Phonics (m) - Yvette in CA 20:54 Jul 10 (2)
  • I have both of these and would sell them.... - profmom 21:40 Jul 10 (1)
    • Sorry! I just noticed that the OP was looking at Simply Spelling. m - profmom 21:44 Jul 10 (0)
• I tried Simply Numbers and Simply Phonics.... - Michelle T 16:41 Jul 10 (0)
• I ordered the Simply Spelling and English.... - momtoaaaa 16:17 Jul 10 (1)
  • I would love to hear all about them! Thank you! (m) - Michelle in WI 16:43 Jul 10 (0)
• do you have a link? /nft - katilac 15:53 Jul 10 (1)
  • shoelace books link - Michelle in WI 15:57 Jul 10 (0)

How many of you are using My Father's World for next year? - KristineIN 15:44 Jul 10 (18)

• It is our first year with MFW and we are excited to begin ECC this fall. nt - okapi 17:00 Jul 11 (0)
• MFW Kindergarten and ECC here! Used Adventures last year and LOVED it. nt - Sheila in OK 14:14 Jul 11 (0)
• Finishing up Adventures, will do ECC next (but not... - Donna A. 9:56 Jul 11 (0)
• MFW K will be used here! nt - Elm in NJ 7:12 Jul 11 (0)
• We will be using K and 1st. Can't wait! nt - Laura McCollough 4:30 Jul 11 (0)
• We will be using Adventures... have to admit the number of little activities is scaring me to death!! Tell me it will be OK! nt - Niffercoo 21:13 Jul 10 (2)
  • Agreeing with Shay... Just do the ones you want! (nt) - Donna A. 9:54 Jul 11 (0)
  • It will be OK! :) (m) - Shay 5:33 Jul 11 (0)
• Used 1st--using Adventures right now and will use K when I feel my littlest is ready---love it :) nt - Shay 20:58 Jul 10 (0)
• 3rd year here also - on to Rome to the Reformation! nt - Julie in MN 19:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Used MFWK, and MFW 1st, looking forward to starting adventures in the fall...I absolutely LOVE IT!(nt) - cannelongofamily 19:37 Jul 10 (0)
• This will be our 3rd year wit MFW nt - Debbie B 19:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Used K and 1st with plans to begin Adventures in the fall (nt) - Rebecca S 19:12 Jul 10 (0)
• This is going to be our first year with MFW. We're going to use Adventures. nt - LisaL 18:24 Jul 10 (0)
• We're using MFW K and RtR (nt) - ballzy 18:12 Jul 10 (0)
• MFW Kindergarten here:) nt - Kelly 17:32 Jul 10 (0)
• ECC here as well! nt - DeeFL 17:01 Jul 10 (0)
• ECC here... We're really looking forward to it! nt - mom2abcd 16:49 Jul 10 (0)

I took the plunge today and bought Henle for my upcoming 8th grader (and me). Thanks for all the help in deciding which program to use.nt - Quiver0f10 15:41 Jul 10 (0)

Is there something like Teaching Textbooks for Jr. High Science? - Ame E. 15:36 Jul 10 (1)

• I don't know about Exploring Creation, but Harcourt and Rainbow are pretty different........ - Christy in CO 7:09 Jul 11 (0)

trying to simplify schedule - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 15:24 Jul 10 (4)

• We are switching from WW to VCR this year... m - Stella! 9:06 Jul 11 (0)
• Word Roots software would be a nice change to paperwork and a fun way to learn vocab. The two together would likely be plenty! :) <nt> - Tarpon Girl 18:25 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: trying to simplify schedule - Pam L 17:43 Jul 10 (1)
  • yes, I believe you are correct - - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 18:08 Jul 10 (0)

I need Info on the 'REAL science' curriculum I read about in a earlier post-nt - Amanda in TX 15:11 Jul 10 (1)

• Here is the website & some info (m) - Gigi 15:33 Jul 10 (0)

What are some of your favorite field trip ideas? (ds11, dd5, ds4, ds2) nt - saved1112 15:07 Jul 10 (7)

• The cider mill where they saw the whole process from... - Donna A. 17:38 Jul 11 (0)
• The recycling plant was a huge hit here! nt - Stella! 9:07 Jul 11 (0)
• I love living history days at nearby historic places... - WendyWords 19:21 Jul 10 (0)
• horse stables, dairy farms, nursing homes,small local airport,fire stations - I could go on... - Angela in NC 19:14 Jul 10 (2)
  • Feel free to go on and on.... :o) nt - saved1112 20:06 Jul 10 (1)
    • camps for disabled children, small raceway, farmers market, pumpkin patch.nt - Angela in NC 10:41 Jul 11 (0)
• apple/berry picking...........glassblowing --great for almost every age :-) nt - Peek a Boo 18:08 Jul 10 (0)

Math frustrations !!!! (M) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca ) Overhill 15:07 Jul 10 (9)

• I would ease up on formal math and explore more living math-cooking, measuring, games, library books recommended at livingmath.net. nt - oakmom 5:22 Jul 11 (0)
• Thanks ladies.... I don't think r & s will solve the problem. We will keep plugging away. We are starting into the age change spiral so change is in the air... Lord, give me patience :) nm - tigerlily 19:52 Jul 10 (0)
• although I like R&S also, here's something else to ponder... - Ellie 18:43 Jul 10 (1)
  • Hmmm! Interesting... I will have to read again when I have more time to digest. Thanks... nm - Tigerlily 19:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Rod and Staff... - Lolly 15:22 Jul 10 (3)
  • I second Rod and Staff. We experienced much of what you did before we switched. nt - Nanci in WA 15:35 Jul 10 (2)
    • Well, I love Rod & Staff, but I'm experiencing with my 7 yo son what you are with yours..........and we've been using Rod & Staff for two years. He really liked BJU for the short time we tried that. nm - EchoMom 19:34 Jul 10 (1)
      • Sorry! This was to Tigerlily. nm - EchoMom 19:35 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Math frustrations !!!! (M) My dd is 12 and has - Debbie/TX 15:20 Jul 10 (0)

What would you do for science after doing Considering God's Creation with... - saved1112 15:06 Jul 10 (2)

• We used this last year & are moving on to... - Mel 19:39 Jul 10 (0)
• The Apologia series (Elementary)is wonderful and fun! <nt> - Tarpon Girl 18:28 Jul 10 (0)

Would anyone be willing to share their reading list for 5th - 12th grades or links to lists? nt - JLynn in GA 14:59 Jul 10 (1)

• A few popular book lists...enjoy! - Another Diane 20:52 Jul 10 (0)

Which Ecci Romani book do I want with LfC A? Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 14:52 Jul 10 (5)

• Thanks, abbeyej. nt - Magic Wand 15:51 Jul 10 (0)
• 1a. nt - abbeyej 15:07 Jul 10 (3)
  • Piggyback question: where is the best place to buy this? (lm) - Jennifer in FL 15:14 Jul 10 (2)
    • Yes, there are various editions of Ecce... - abbeyej 15:39 Jul 10 (1)
      • Oh, that's very helpful! Thank you :-) - Jennifer in FL 16:02 Jul 10 (0)

I've been reading and have questions - regarding Classical ed. - Chris in CA 14:23 Jul 10 (4)

• Here's my opinion....m - Julieofsardis 14:40 Jul 10 (3)
  • thanks for your take on this but in all honesty I don't feel like I have to fit into a four year cycle - Chris in CA 14:50 Jul 10 (2)
    • Beauty of WTM is it is adaptable... - Another Diane 8:40 Jul 11 (0)
    • Of course, Sonlight is perfectly suited to classical.....nt - Julieofsardis 20:57 Jul 10 (0)

Here are alot of printable forms....m - 5knights3maidens 14:20 Jul 10 (4)

• Hey thanks-- bookmarked it! nt - Dawn 5:10 Jul 11 (0)
• Thanks, I found some great stuff! nt - May in WA 14:38 Jul 10 (0)
• Awesome! Thank you for sharing :-) nt - Kelli in CT 14:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Nanci in WA 17:10 Jul 10 (0)

McGuffey Readers? - fivelittlefroggies 14:18 Jul 10 (3)

• Re: McGuffey Readers? - Lisa 5:24 Jul 11 (0)
• I've used the workbooks from Mott, I've not been through the whole series.. - Sunny 17:00 Jul 10 (0)
• I have these too and would love to know the answer... - momtoaaaa 16:19 Jul 10 (0)

Question on OhElizabeth's copywork (which is, BTW fantastic!) - Amy Jo 14:17 Jul 10 (1)

• I figured the dc would need to copywork it two times before they would be ready to write it from dictation. The dictation could spread over two days, making for 4 days of work. nt - OhElizabeth 14:26 Jul 10 (0)

TWTM literature recommendations for eighth grade-does anyone else find them "soft"? more- - Catherine 14:12 Jul 10 (0)

OhElizabeth thank you thank you thank you. I so appreciate your work. nt - Kimber 13:46 Jul 10 (0)

TOG - Kate in CA 13:44 Jul 10 (5)

• we'll use SOTW IV for 7th and 8th, with an emphasis... - Linda in NM 15:51 Jul 11 (0)
• That's what we're doing. (m) - Nicole in CA 8:29 Jul 11 (0)
• Absolutely. nt - Shari 6:22 Jul 11 (0)
• I use it with my 9 dd and my other kids are grown... - Janis in DE 15:56 Jul 10 (0)
• It's very much worth it for me. It can be used every time your child goes through the history rotation. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 15:06 Jul 10 (0)

How many of us are using Veritas Press for next year? (m....) - Elizabeth 13:15 Jul 10 (14)

• MARR here too but as a supplement... - MIch elle 5:24 Jul 11 (0)
• We are using Bible but holding off on history for this year for an American history diversion. nt - Praisefor3 18:29 Jul 10 (0)
• We are using NT/ Greece/ Rome and Omnibus for 2cnd & 7th.... - mommyfaithe 14:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Yup! Have you seen our VP_Elementary yahoo group? Lots of people from here are on there... - OhElizabeth 14:11 Jul 10 (5)
  • qtn.for OhElizabeth, do you do History/Bible and Science - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 18:19 Jul 10 (2)
    • Who me? Did I say I do history, Bible, and science every day? (m) - OhElizabeth 18:29 Jul 10 (1)
      • me too! - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 18:41 Jul 10 (0)
  • Very encouraging!! - Elizabeth 14:37 Jul 10 (1)
    • Well this is just my opinion, but I don't think you need to do lit guides and a formal writing curriculum in the same week... - OhElizabeth 15:25 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm doing MARR, too! (m) - Wendi 13:24 Jul 10 (4)
  • No, this is my first year with VP.... - Elizabeth 13:34 Jul 10 (3)
    • What I'm doing... - Wendi 15:26 Jul 10 (0)
    • How do you incorporate the VP literature with the history and get it done? Do you just make the reading a separate subject? (nt) - Amy Jo in AZ 13:38 Jul 10 (1)
      • LOL! This *is* what I'm trying to figure out... - Elizabeth 14:34 Jul 10 (0)

does anyone give actual grades? (more) - mrscopterdoctor 13:13 Jul 10 (5)

• Thanks for all the replies! (more) - mrscopterdoctor 17:08 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm required to send in grades... - Susan in TN 14:55 Jul 10 (0)
• did you see this thread? - nutmeg 13:41 Jul 10 (0)
• no grading here - margaret 13:31 Jul 10 (1)
  • Not really. I give marbles worth 5 cents a piece... - Amy Jo in AZ 13:40 Jul 10 (0)

If I were to use BJU reading, what all would I need to buy?? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 13:08 Jul 10 (3)

• Finishing up 4th now.... - Jacklyn 9:26 Jul 11 (0)
• Do you mind if it's the older version or are you wanting the current version? nt - saved1112 15:02 Jul 10 (1)
  • I would want the newest version... makes it easier to replace consumable parts for kids coming along. Thanks! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 8:29 Jul 11 (0)

If anyone is using Christian Kids Explore Biology - momof10 13:04 Jul 10 (12)

• Can you tell me how this compares to RS4K? Any notable differences??? Thanks! nt - Praisefor3 14:42 Jul 10 (8)
  • I can try... - WendyWords 15:27 Jul 10 (7)
    • Oh no. Then I have a major question. - Praisefor3 17:35 Jul 10 (5)
      • I think CKEC is scheduled for twice a week for the year. nt - WendyWords 18:23 Jul 10 (0)
      • You don't need to worry... - WendyWords 18:12 Jul 10 (2)
        • O.K. So one final question... - Praisefor3 18:28 Jul 10 (1)
          • A couple of reasons... - WendyWords 18:55 Jul 10 (0)
      • not in reference to CKEC, but CKEB - momof10 17:58 Jul 10 (0)
    • Thanks for answering -- I have no clue! - momof10 16:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank You!! Thank You!!! I will be using CKEB next year, i'm going to save these nt - Des 13:28 Jul 10 (0)
• I am - what's the loop info? I'd be interested in joining... nt - StaceyinLA 13:23 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yahoo groups... - momof10 16:51 Jul 10 (0)

Is there a grammar program similar to FLL for grade 3?... - Penny in VT 12:44 Jul 10 (1)

• Simply Grammar from Karen Andreola, Intermediate Language Lessons from... - Michelle T 16:44 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone here used Exploring America by Ray Notgrass? - Lisa 12:42 Jul 10 (0)

OhElizabeth - I have been gone teaching VBS all morning but if it's not too late I would love the link to the copy work (m) - Kim 12:29 Jul 10 (2)

• Thank you - just got it off Lulu - Elizabeth thank for how much time this must have took you to bless the rest of us! (nt) - Kim 12:40 Jul 10 (0)
• Look a few posts down and you'll see the link under the post titled, "Heather's copywork...." nt - Zee 12:32 Jul 10 (0)

What next after Latin Primer III? - Kathy in Austin 11:55 Jul 10 (3)

• We continued with the Latin Grammar books and have liked them thus far. Finishing up this year. nt - Regena in KY 21:18 Jul 10 (0)
• Henle...(m) - erinjd 13:05 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: Henle...(m) - Kathy in Austin 19:08 Jul 10 (0)

Are reading programs necessary? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 11:33 Jul 10 (9)

• Do your dc need help understanding what they read or decoding? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:00 Jul 10 (6)
  • Comprehension seems to be very good.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:07 Jul 10 (5)
    • Same situation here... - GVA 14:54 Jul 10 (1)
      • Ignore this one. Dialup hickup. nt - GVA 14:56 Jul 10 (0)
    • Same situation here... - GVA 14:53 Jul 10 (0)
    • This is exactly why we are doing BJU... - PameLA in VA 12:37 Jul 10 (0)
    • Have a look at the Progeny Press guides. I think they're really great! nt - OhElizabeth 12:28 Jul 10 (0)
• No, I don't think so at all... - abbeyej 11:48 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thank you for your thoughts. :) nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:09 Jul 10 (0)

I'm not trying to hog the board (promise) but I need help! Trying to make a list of subjects for dd's - need your input please! - mel 11:24 Jul 10 (4)

• your 7th grade schedule looks like mine. I don't see anything missing :)nm - Mel in Ga. 11:46 Jul 10 (0)
• Does the 7th grader study a language and how about reading for the 2nd grader? (nt) Peggy - Peggy in Va 11:31 Jul 10 (2)
  • No language this year - just can't find time. Reading for 2nd grader - just science & history readers - is that enough you think? nt - Mel 12:09 Jul 10 (1)
    • I would think so as long as you're doing narration so you know that dc is comprehending. (nt) Peggy - Peggy in Va 12:24 Jul 10 (0)

On first looking into Noeo Biology I (a review) - Bryan (a mom) 11:18 Jul 10 (3)

• Thanks for review! I'm planning on using this next year, and deciding between level 1 or 2 is tough. nt - Michelle T 12:35 Jul 10 (1)
  • A younger-yet-ahead child will probably do just fine with level 1 & supplementing. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:51 Jul 10 (0)
• I don't know where my mind is. . .PHYSICS I. nt - Bryan (a mom) 11:42 Jul 10 (0)

What are you using for literature program? - mel 11:17 Jul 10 (2)

• Anyone else have something you can recommend? Bob Jones, Rod & Staff, Abeka, Hewitt??? I've Never used a program before & would love some ideas/ help :0) nt - mel 19:18 Jul 10 (0)
• Prentice Hall literature plus 2 Progeny Press... - Ann in Texas 11:26 Jul 10 (0)

Easy Grammar Plus or Abeka 7? (m) - Mel 11:07 Jul 10 (11)

• I already have a writing program set up - So, could I get away with only using Daily Grams 7, Writing program, Vocabulary & Spelling + Literature & call it a day?? What do you think? :0) nt - mel 19:16 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yup. nt - Ellie 6:32 Jul 11 (0)
• I'd pick R&S, but - m - StaceyinLA 13:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • StaceyinLA, can you recommend a good Literature program? - mel 19:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Well, it wouldn't be an even trade, so to speak, since EG only does grammar and ABeka also does composition.. - Ellie 12:59 Jul 10 (3)
  • Ellie - ya think I could get away with using this... (m) - mel 19:21 Jul 10 (2)
    • Re: Ellie - ya think I could get away with using this... (m) - Ellie 21:23 Jul 10 (1)
      • Thank you Ellie!! I will check these things out - I sure appreciate it. :0) nt - mel 21:49 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd stick w/A Beka... - Diana in OR 11:33 Jul 10 (2)
  • Well, what if standarized tests aren't required for my kids? (m) - mel 12:07 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: Well, what if standarized tests aren't required for my kids? (m) - Diana in OR 12:28 Jul 10 (0)

Heather's Copywork, updated and improved from this morning, now available for free download and link inside! - OhElizabeth 11:05 Jul 10 (34)

• Thank you so much! - Melanie 7:04 Jul 11 (0)
• Very cool! Thank you so much! nt - Yvette in CA 21:08 Jul 10 (0)
• Here's an idea I did for the narrow ruled pages... - Jen210 14:52 Jul 10 (1)
  • Well good for you! Now to make it a fuzz easier, what you can do is... - OhElizabeth 15:33 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you! NT - Jen210 14:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you very much to Elizabeth and Heather! nt - Kfamily 13:42 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you Heather and Elizabeth! The pages are fabulous! nt - Nicola 12:42 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you so much for doing this Oh Elizabeth nt - Des 12:37 Jul 10 (0)
• This is amazing! Thank you for all your hard work. nt - Rose in Canada 12:35 Jul 10 (0)
• Awesome!! thank you so very much. nt - mel 12:26 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you for sharing your work. Do you have your dc copy the title and author, also? nt. - Zee 12:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • P.S. I like the preview version of the workbook without midlines. :) nt. - Zee 12:31 Jul 10 (0)
• A gift indeed, Elizabeth (and Heather!), thank you so very much... - Penny in VT 12:22 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you for your hard work nt - Kristen in NC 11:55 Jul 10 (0)
• I Love this. Thanks Elizabeth. I Hate to ask this question, but.... is there a way I could change the size of the lines. My ds likes to write in very small print. nt - Suein PA 11:53 Jul 10 (2)
  • Hey Sue, just for you... - OhElizabeth 12:27 Jul 10 (1)
    • You made my day. I feel loved. nt - Suein PA 12:51 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh Elizabeth! I want to be your friend! Thanks for sharing! (nt) - Michelle in WI 11:39 Jul 10 (0)
• Elizabeth, Elizabeth, these are wonderful. Thank you so much for taking the time to put these together and share them (nt) Peggy - Peggy in Va 11:38 Jul 10 (0)
• Elizabeth, how do you make those nice pages? Do you do that often for your kids? nt - Julie in MN 11:29 Jul 10 (7)
  • I made the pages in Word and Lulu converted the file to a pdf. nt - OhElizabeth 11:32 Jul 10 (6)
    • Wow, you make the dotted lines, the check-off boxes, the boxed sections, in WORD! Talented! nt - Julie in MN 11:45 Jul 10 (0)
    • Re: I made the pages in Word and Lulu converted the file to a pdf. ... - Magnolia 11:35 Jul 10 (4)
      • All you need is Adobe Acrobat Reader and you'll be able to read the pdf, no problem. Try it. nt - OhElizabeth 11:37 Jul 10 (3)
        • But...... - Magnolia 11:56 Jul 10 (2)
          • Have you printed it out? These size lines are fine for my rising 2nd grader and have been for a year now. If... - OhElizabeth 12:24 Jul 10 (1)
            • Thanks! m - Magnolia 15:06 Jul 10 (0)
• What a great gift! Thank you for your work. nt - Bryan (a mom) 11:28 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you OhElizabeth-the copybook pages are fabulous. I really appreciate the time that you took and that you shared it with us:)nt - Nancy in PA 11:26 Jul 10 (0)
• I hate to be a pooh, but - momof10 11:12 Jul 10 (4)
  • I don't know what made the difference - momof10 12:19 Jul 10 (0)
  • Check your cart to see if there's something that isn't free. It let me do it the same way as Julie! (m)q - Bryan (a mom) 11:27 Jul 10 (0)
  • Well goodness, I didn't think it would be so hard. Maybe play around with it and see if you can register without? nt - OhElizabeth 11:20 Jul 10 (0)
  • It only asked me for an e-mail & password (nt) - Julie in MN 11:19 Jul 10 (0)

I put together my history plans for the year, VP/TQ/WP and started adding up the books...yikes...I'm rethinking this... - Magic Wand 11:01 Jul 10 (8)

• You've all made excellent points and suggestions...I jumped off the deep end and... - Magic Wand 14:15 Jul 10 (2)
  • Good for you! I hope you like it as much as I do! :-D nt - profmom 19:27 Jul 10 (0)
  • As long as you're happy Wanda! You do know that longing for a security blanket is the reason I'm using VP (ancients) and gave up on american. Enjoy! nt - OhElizabeth 16:36 Jul 10 (0)
• Just be sure your children's love of lit is the same... more - StaceyinLA 13:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I put together my history plans for the year, VP/TQ/WP and started adding up the books...yikes...I'm rethinking this... - profmom 11:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Do you have any used bookstores around you? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:08 Jul 10 (2)
  • No used bookstores around... - Magic Wand 11:15 Jul 10 (1)
    • Can you take a day trip and go shopping? Have you looked at Bookfinder.com ? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:23 Jul 10 (0)

If you're using LfC with an older and have a younger tagging along, do you buy... - Magic Wand 10:52 Jul 10 (0)

BJU math users.... a question - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 10:48 Jul 10 (3)

• I want to use them more than I do. lol.... - Angela in GA 6:06 Jul 11 (0)
• I only bought it once, because we didn't use it either. nt - Veronica 14:19 Jul 10 (0)
• I use those pages - Kelley 13:00 Jul 10 (0)

Please, Pros/Cons on Muzzy Language Program. TIA nt - d4pw in So.FLA 10:45 Jul 10 (1)

• Ack! I can't believe nobody answered this! - Cindyg 21:14 Jul 11 (0)

Saxon manipulatives... necessary? - Becky in Chicago 10:39 Jul 10 (2)

• Yes, and no! - Amanda in TX 14:58 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes, you need the manipulatives.... - Ann in Texas 11:14 Jul 10 (0)

OhElizabeth... if it will help you out any, - momof10 9:49 Jul 10 (1)

• OOPS... - momof10 9:49 Jul 10 (0)

One more foreign language question... - Diana in OR 9:41 Jul 10 (2)

• I always warn people that textbook programs have all teacher materials written in the foreign language by year 2 - may not be an issue for you (nt) - Julie in MN 11:21 Jul 10 (0)
• The Learnables - but it's not your textbook type of fl program - MIch elle 9:48 Jul 10 (0)

Rod & Staff English (aka R&S English) -- I'm ready to go for it, but I'd like your input (m) - Vanna 9:38 Jul 10 (4)

• Wow! Unanimous agreement. Thanks so much, ladies! nt - Vanna 10:46 Jul 10 (0)
• I agree - 4th nt - Tracie 10:15 Jul 10 (0)
• Start with the 4th grade book. - Lolly 9:44 Jul 10 (0)
• Rod & Staff English 4 - NT - MIch elle 9:44 Jul 10 (0)

Does anyone out there wait & buy all your curriculum for next year at the last minute?? (m) - mel 9:27 Jul 10 (7)

• Hint about RR you will get order faster if nothing is on backorder - Karen in Maryland 11:32 Jul 10 (1)
  • Okay, thank you! I will call them and check on the items I wish to order. :0) nt - mel 12:11 Jul 10 (0)
• If I order now - about how long is Rod & Staff and Rainbow Resource orders taking? If I called them directly could they give me an idea you think??? nt - mel 11:00 Jul 10 (2)
  • I ordered from R&S recently and I got my order within 4 days. nt - Colorado_Mom 12:13 Jul 10 (0)
  • I bet they could nt - Bryan (a mom) 11:32 Jul 10 (0)
• It is hard to get all the curriculum at the last minute. I would place the order as soon as possible. nt - Faith in GA 9:41 Jul 10 (0)
• I would recommend placing your order this month (sm) - Vanna 9:31 Jul 10 (0)

Thanks OhElizabeth for the copybooklet. Can you or someone else post Heather blog or websight that has this information on it. TIA nt - Kimber 9:16 Jul 10 (0)

Sequential Spelling Pros and Cons - BLT 9:12 Jul 10 (4)

• SS worked really well for my poor speller, - Claire 13:20 Jul 10 (3)
  • Same here except we do not cover the patterns... - Jann in TX 18:32 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: Same here except we do not cover the patterns... - BLT 7:54 Jul 11 (0)
  • Re: SS worked really well for my poor speller, - BLT 16:15 Jul 10 (0)

Rod & Staff to Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra? - Lisa 9:12 Jul 10 (4)

• Re: Rod & Staff to Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra? - Melhouse 9:44 Jul 10 (2)
  • question about the test... - Pamela 9:54 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: question about the test... - Melhouse 11:14 Jul 10 (0)
• I can't say for sure with RS but TT says "probably after 6th" <nt> - Pamela 9:18 Jul 10 (0)

Classical Writing Aesop --if you have used/are using here are a few questions - Lisa 9:11 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: Classical Writing Aesop --if you have used/are using here are a few questions - Des 9:22 Jul 10 (0)

profmom--Thank you for your insights on Biblioplan/TQ/Winter Promise - Yvonne in CA 9:06 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: profmom--Thank you for your insights on Biblioplan/TQ/Winter Promise - profmom 9:15 Jul 10 (0)

Dd just finished R&S Grade 5. I've looked at the first 84 pages in R&S Grade 6 and - Molly 8:50 Jul 10 (6)

• Math or English? NT - MIch elle 9:53 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Dd just finished R&S Grade 5. I've looked at the first 84 pages in R&S Grade 6 and - Lisa 9:15 Jul 10 (1)
  • That would be Math. Sorry! nt - Molly 10:24 Jul 10 (0)
• Oops, hit the button too soon. (more) - Molly 8:52 Jul 10 (1)
  • You can give pretests... - Lolly 9:02 Jul 10 (0)
• Almost every textbook has a lot of review at the beginning of the book (some are 1/4 to 1/3) of it... nt - Lisa in VA 8:51 Jul 10 (0)

Starting history in the middle questions from a newbie - Heather in NC 8:22 Jul 10 (0)

Going from Saxon 5/4 to 7/6? Is this possible? - Blessed with six 8:06 Jul 10 (8)

• My son skipped from 65 to 87...(more) - Donna 4:26 Jul 11 (0)
• I asked this a few weeks ago and 2 moms said they successfully skipped. - mom2abcd 18:03 Jul 10 (0)
• 6/5 is a very important level, and 7/6 is a big jump. I would not skip it (more) - Dana in OR 8:50 Jul 10 (0)
• We have not skipped but I too just had a child finish 5/4. (m) - Peggy in Va 8:17 Jul 10 (0)
• I would not skip 6/5... - Jann in TX 8:13 Jul 10 (3)
  • huh? meaning the test is more accurate for those of us who haven't used saxon but then test? I'm confused. <m> - Pamela 9:00 Jul 10 (2)
    • The hardest part of switching into Saxon is its progression... - Jann in TX 11:38 Jul 10 (1)
      • Thanks Jann... - Pamela 14:18 Jul 10 (0)

art and music curricula - inkling06 8:06 Jul 10 (3)

• Another vote for DGA and - Kristine out of lurking 10:45 Jul 10 (0)
• For art, you might check out 'Discovering Great Artists'... - flpeggy 9:12 Jul 10 (1)
  • thanks for the tip - inkling06 10:42 Jul 10 (0)

Which to start with for an upcoming 6th grade 11yo girl? Wordsmith Apprentice or WriteShop 1? (m) - Teresa in TX 7:57 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: Which to start with for an upcoming 6th grade 11yo girl? Wordsmith Apprentice or WriteShop 1? (m) - Kim 18:54 Jul 10 (0)

Winter Promise Rock Around the Earth? - kris 7:55 Jul 10 (1)

• This program has a release date of July 2006, so I bet no one has seen it. m - profmom 9:11 Jul 10 (0)

I need help figuring out primary resources for logic stage history..What do I use? - angela 7:44 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: I need help figuring out primary resources for logic stage history..What do I use? - Becky in Mexico 8:29 Jul 10 (0)

About cursive writing...is it absolutely necessary? m - Nanci in WA 7:35 Jul 10 (39)

• I think of all the notes I took in college classes...cursive is faster for me. nt - Sue in St Pete 8:02 Jul 11 (0)
• I don't require it here except for learning a cursive signature. Ds can read read cursive just fine despite not knowing how to write it. nt - Amy in OH 13:14 Jul 10 (0)
• My own long opinion :-) - Peek a Boo 12:14 Jul 10 (0)
• I think there are a lot of things that I teach that my children won't "need." - Kristine out of lurking 10:55 Jul 10 (1)
  • I don't read them as saying they don't teach cursive, just - momof10 11:07 Jul 10 (0)
• I didn't teach dd to write in cursive until she was in 3rd grade... - WendyWords 10:32 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm beginning to wonder if the negative responses are an American thing... - Renai 10:00 Jul 10 (11)
  • I think you're on to something... - Ellie 21:28 Jul 10 (0)
  • I think also that this comes from the lack of emphasis we put on it (m) - Anne Marie 13:48 Jul 10 (2)
    • I think you have something here. Thanks for your thoughts. nt - Renai 14:26 Jul 10 (0)
    • this is true. however-- - Peek a Boo 14:16 Jul 10 (0)
  • Re: So, where is your broader perspective ? - Jean 12:03 Jul 10 (4)
    • The UK does not use a separate cursive script - Laura in China 18:25 Jul 10 (0)
    • I did not say only European countries. it was a QUESTION of whether the negative opinions had to do with being American, not a stated fact... - Renai 12:47 Jul 10 (0)
    • the "broader perspective" is that other people [esp globally: "broader" than American perspectives] *perceive* the need differently. nt - Peek a Boo -looking at the root words :-) 12:18 Jul 10 (1)
      • Thanks Peek. nt - Renai 12:48 Jul 10 (0)
  • your post about the global nature of cursive just reminded me of... - Lori D. 10:30 Jul 10 (1)
    • Thanks for the note; we'll be studying ancient history this year ourselves :). nt - Renai 12:57 Jul 10 (0)
• Legibility is the key - momof10 9:39 Jul 10 (0)
• a couple thoughts... - Pamela 9:35 Jul 10 (0)
• I don't think so... - RhondaM. 9:03 Jul 10 (0)
• For us, it helps with reversals DD-D has some "issues". But do YOU need it? I say no (m) - camibami 8:51 Jul 10 (1)
  • LOL! I thought I was the only one who didn't care if her children could tie their shoes. We always used velcro until they were old enough to figure it out! nt - Nanci in WA 9:33 Jul 10 (0)
• Part of the reason we will be learning cursive this year is so that ds can READ it. Many people still write in cursive, and he needs to be able to read it. nt - Karie 8:23 Jul 10 (3)
  • yup. lots of historical notes are in cursive :-) It's easier to read it if you are familiar w/ the handstrokes needed to write it. But I don't require all work to be in cursive :-) nt - Peek a Boo 11:58 Jul 10 (0)
  • I also agree - needs to read it before graduating! (nt) - Julie in MN 11:23 Jul 10 (0)
  • This is one of my reasons! I agree!!!.....nt - Julieofsardis 9:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Of course not - Mickey 8:22 Jul 10 (3)
  • and I gotta ask: how/who/when was it "proven" that printing is faster than cursive? nt - Peek a Boo -really curious.... 12:21 Jul 10 (0)
  • I agree... - saved1112 8:52 Jul 10 (1)
    • I agree with this too...(m) - Mel 9:46 Jul 10 (0)
• You don't have to do it at age 7 though if you don't want to. You can wait. nt - frogpond1 7:57 Jul 10 (1)
  • I taught my now 11 and 9 yo dd cursive when they were about 7 but they seemed interested. nt - Nanci in WA 9:35 Jul 10 (0)
• IMHO, yes, because it's what we do, not to promote fine motor skills. - Ellie 7:45 Jul 10 (5)
  • 70% of adults use a cross between cursive and manuscript. I am one of that majority <nt> - Pamela 9:29 Jul 10 (0)
  • I write in cursive myself all the time so I am not against cursive writing. I just want to know "why" it's considered so important. nt - Nanci in WA 8:35 Jul 10 (0)
  • Re: That's ridiculous - Jean 8:24 Jul 10 (2)
    • actually... the fact that [many] other people do it *is* an important reason. Maybe not a *critical* one, but important to be aware of --certainly. and she did say it was her *opinion* --that was the "IMHO" that she started with :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:47 Jul 10 (0)
    • Whatever. nt - Ellie 9:03 Jul 10 (0)

Looking for advice re: math-minded DS and Singapore (m) - Kelli in CT 7:04 Jul 10 (4)

• Singapore will be great for math minded ds. - Ida 8:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • Great-- thank you! (nt) - Kelli in CT 14:05 Jul 10 (0)
• Please read my post of math directly below yours. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 7:06 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thanks :) I was wondering though more about how Singapore... - Kelli in CT 14:14 Jul 10 (0)

"Mommy, I like math now!" (m) - d4pw in So.FLA 7:00 Jul 10 (1)

• That's great! I'm glad you found what worked for dd! nt - Nanci in WA 7:31 Jul 10 (0)

Looking for the name of a book about Peter Zenger (revolutionary war historical fiction) m - Nanci in WA 6:58 Jul 10 (4)

• Maybe--The Printer's Apprentice. nt - Laura in CT 10:12 Jul 10 (2)
  • That may be it. I will check with the library. Thanks! nt - Nanci in WA 11:04 Jul 10 (1)
    • Thanks, Laura! That was it. The author is Krensky. For anyone interested, it's great historical fiction about freedom of the press! nt - Nanci in WA 11:09 Jul 10 (0)
• Was it the OOP Childhood of Famous Americans one? - Paula H 8:45 Jul 10 (0)

Rod and Staff Math 5 -- how much difference between 1st and 2nd edition? - momof10 6:43 Jul 10 (0)

You ladies rock!! The copywork booklet is awesome (just below)!! What would I do without you people???? nt - Karie 6:43 Jul 10 (2)

• I missed it!! What copy book? I need this too! NT - Penny 8:36 Jul 10 (1)
  • OK just left message below. Hope I get it. THanks!!NT - Penny 8:40 Jul 10 (0)

Eye Q for speed reading - anyone tried it ??? - nt - Karen 6:33 Jul 10 (5)

• No, but can I give you a much cheaper suggestion that works REALLY well REALLY fast? <sm> - Pamela 7:11 Jul 10 (4)
  • Help me out here; what's the *value* of speed reading? Does it improve retention & comprehension? Does it go counter to savoring books read for pleasure? Thx in advance! (nt) - Lori D. 7:25 Jul 10 (3)
    • Lori, my take... - Pamela 9:49 Jul 10 (1)
      • Wow! How interesting! Thanks -- that *does* answer my questions! (nt) - Lori D. 10:33 Jul 10 (0)
    • PS - Not trying to be snarky; Hoping to determine if it's worth teaching this to dyslexic son. (nt) - Lori D. 9:15 Jul 10 (0)

Anyone heard of or use Schola Latina? - Katie 6:33 Jul 10 (0)

Questions about My World Science... - Ann in Texas 5:56 Jul 10 (5)

• I just planned the Human Body section on Sunday..... - Angela in GA 6:14 Jul 11 (0)
• I'm using this with ds 5 and 8. I just love this curriculum! - Michelle in WI 10:52 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thank you this makes me feel much better about my choice. nt - Ann in Texas 11:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Questions about My World Science... - Ria 6:52 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Questions about My World Science... - profmom 6:18 Jul 10 (0)

Missy.....did you receive my email about timeline figures? (nt) - Rae 5:52 Jul 10 (2)

• Rae- about the timeline figures - Missy 10:33 Jul 10 (1)
  • You've got mail! - Rae 11:57 Jul 10 (0)

Question about Perplexors discussed below....(m) - Rae 5:51 Jul 10 (0)

LATIN FOR CHILDREN - Is this a secular programme? sm - Katie 5:45 Jul 10 (1)

• We've finished Primer A - Jenny in Florida 8:29 Jul 10 (0)

Trying to find web site that translates into different fonts. - ruth 5:42 Jul 10 (2)

• Do you mean handwriting fonts????.....m - Julieofsardis 9:47 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yes! Hope someone can find it...NT - ruth 11:06 Jul 10 (0)

Can anyone tell me if there is a big difference between older (2002) and new versions of Considering God's Creation? (m) - Leslie 5:11 Jul 10 (0)

My soon-to-be 6 year old has been working on handwriting this past year, but it is still pretty bad. Should he start A Reason for H. in the K or 1st grade level? nt - chickenpatty 4:41 Jul 10 (2)

• I'm glad we started with RFH K... - ali in OR 11:05 Jul 10 (0)
• I think 5 is little to be concerned about handwriting, esp. for a boy; their fine motor skills are just not that developed yet. I'd wait. nt - Stella! 6:12 Jul 10 (0)

Trying again... "Wordsmith" teacher's manual question - DorothyA 4:14 Jul 10 (1)

• Wordsmith teachers manual... - Missy 10:36 Jul 10 (0)

Mom2abcd, I left you a website address below by the Drawing Is Basic post. nt. - Barbie'sPal 23:57 Jul 9 (1)

• Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 18:43 Jul 10 (0)

Mindy -- I posted a reply to your "IEW/Writer's Jungle" question below (link only) - Terrie in Germany 23:54 Jul 9 (0)

Thank you all SO MUCH for the thrifty school ideas I asked abotu for a friend (m) - camibami 22:46 Jul 9 (0)

For those who have used RS4K Chem Level 1 - do I need to order the lab sheets?? ($12.25) nt - Praisefor3 21:38 Jul 9 (2)

• Yes, I think those are necessary to get value out of the experiments - Laura in China 22:38 Jul 9 (1)
  • I agree. nt - BMC 6:45 Jul 10 (0)

If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - OhElizabeth 21:14 Jul 9 (131)

• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - Angela in NC 16:46 Jul 10 (1)
  • Go to www.lulu.com and search for "Classical Copywork" and you'll find it. You can download it for free! nt - OhElizabeth 18:46 Jul 10 (0)
• ***************Please go to Lulu for the download**************** nt - OhElizabeth 11:33 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too please.Thanks nt - Suein PA 11:10 Jul 10 (0)
• Ok you all, head on over to Lulu to download it for free! (m) - OhElizabeth 11:10 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have one? Thanks so much. nt - Bells 10:22 Jul 10 (0)
• me too!nt - nandmsmom 10:20 Jul 10 (0)
• count me in.. pamelafields@gmail.com...thanks a million - Pam in MS 10:14 Jul 10 (0)
• Hoping you wont mind another request, I would love one please? nt - Lizzie in Ma 10:07 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have a copy as well? And maybe we can do an email chain... - Renai 10:05 Jul 10 (0)
• I don't post a lot but would love a copy if possible. Thanks! NT - Jen210 9:31 Jul 10 (0)
• Me, Me.....pretty please, pretty please!! Thank you so much for your generous offer.......nt - Rachel 9:09 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh Elizabeth. Could I please get a copy? TIA! nt - Rose in Canada 9:07 Jul 10 (0)
• I hate to ask but can I please have a copy too? Thanks email inside. - Michelle in CA 9:03 Jul 10 (1)
  • sorry about post I just read your email below. Thanks! - Michelle in CA 9:05 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh my lands y'all! This is a lot of people! Here's the scoop... - OhElizabeth 9:02 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - Melanie in canada 8:57 Jul 10 (1)
  • can I have the orignial too? - melanie in canada 9:01 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like a copy also. email inside - RDS 8:51 Jul 10 (0)
• Hollering, OhElizabeth, if you don't mind. email inside. - mamato3 8:45 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too, please! (email inside) - Sarah CB 8:45 Jul 10 (0)
• OhElizabeth, Can I have a copy please? My email is inside.Thank you so much nm - cj 8:39 Jul 10 (0)
• Trying again..Mine didn't arrive from the list below. I would love a copy! - Michelle in WI 8:39 Jul 10 (0)
• Umm-I feel badly asking you to send me one too since you're soooo busy but... - Nancy in PA 8:39 Jul 10 (0)
• I also!!!! THANKS. - Penny 8:39 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too... me too please :) - lisa 8:27 Jul 10 (0)
• may I please have a copy also? TY <email only> - cin 8:22 Jul 10 (0)
• Sounding like a broken record, but...me, too, Please! - DeeFL 8:21 Jul 10 (0)
• Please oh please may I be added?!?! THANK YOU! nm - SM 8:15 Jul 10 (0)
• Just waking up here on the West Coast...What a flurry! (m) - Jean in CA 8:15 Jul 10 (1)
  • Original plus new and improved please (nt) - Jean in CA 8:17 Jul 10 (0)
• If I'm not too late, I'd appreciate a copy too. - inkling06 8:14 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh Elizabeth, Please may I have one too and thank you!! - KFamily 8:01 Jul 10 (0)
• May I please have a copy! nt - frogpond1 7:58 Jul 10 (0)
• If you're still sending it out I too would love a copy. You're great. TIA Peggy (nt) - Peggy in Va 7:50 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love one too! nt - Robin in NC 7:49 Jul 10 (0)
• May I please have a copy too? email inside - Magnolia 7:44 Jul 10 (0)
• Okay, everyone's making me curious. Can I see it too, please?! (nt) - Julie in MN 7:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Could I get a copy of this and the original version? Thanks. nt - oakmom 7:33 Jul 10 (0)
• One more! Boy Elizabeth, we are keeping you busy! TIA nt - Kisa in CA 7:30 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love a copy too!!! Thanks! nt - Mamakarla 7:28 Jul 10 (0)
• My interest is peaked as well. Love to have a copy. Thanks! - WendyWords 7:15 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have a copy also? - NOLAdy 7:13 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have one, too, pretty please? - Laurel in CA 7:12 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love a copy! Thanks so much for doing this! nt - Donna T. 7:12 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd like ths, too! (nt) - Wendi 7:11 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Heather's copywork, can I get one too? - cm 7:10 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love this please! (nt) - Jennifer in FL 7:08 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you for doing this....may I have a copy too? - d4pw in So.FLA 7:02 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too, please. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:58 Jul 10 (0)
• Count me in, please :-) nt - Susan in SoCal 6:58 Jul 10 (0)
• Thanks! - ruth 6:54 Jul 10 (0)
• If you're not tired of sending it out yet.... - Stacia 6:54 Jul 10 (0)
• I may be too late, but - momof10 6:53 Jul 10 (0)
• Please, may I have a copy? Thank You! nt - Dixie 6:52 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - Melanie 6:49 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd like a copy please. nt - Nanci in WA 6:47 Jul 10 (0)
• 7/10 - I'd like a copy too please! - BMC 6:47 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too please. Thanks!! nt - ChristyX5 6:47 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love a copy nt - Kristen in NC 6:34 Jul 10 (0)
• me too, please - Debbie B 6:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - faith 6:30 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love a copy too, please! Thank you. nt - Allison TX 6:29 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have one please? Thank you! - Staci in WA 6:26 Jul 10 (0)
• Am I too late? (m) - Tamy 6:19 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have a copy, too? Thanks. nt - samba 6:17 Jul 10 (0)
• OOH, OOH, ME TOO PLEASE! nt - lisa 6:14 Jul 10 (2)
  • I've sent to everyone up to this point. Now I'll let you all pile up some more and send as a group. nt - OhElizabeth 6:19 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: I've sent to everyone up to this point. Now I'll let you all pile up some more and send as a group. nt - MyMosk 9:43 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd like one! - Kelli in TN 5:52 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too, please! - Cindy in KY 5:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Sure! - profmom 5:48 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh Elizabeth, I'll take one please. nt - Ann in Texas 5:48 Jul 10 (0)
• me too if still available, and can you link to original post? thanks again...nm - Emily in IL 5:45 Jul 10 (0)
• Can I have this, too? Pretty please? (nt) - Rhonda in TX 5:45 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like a copy please. - Lady_Dulcinea 5:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Am I too late? I'd love a copy! Thanks - Quiver0f10 5:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - If you're still doing this, we'd love one, TIA 5:38 Jul 10 (0)
• OhElizabeth. Yes, I'd love a copy, please. Thanks for doing this for all of us! (nt) - Jackie in WY 5:33 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I'd love one for my 1st grader, please, if I'm not too late! Thanks! nt - Mom2-3 5:31 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love one, please! (nt) - earlnmichelle 5:24 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd like one! - Katrina 5:22 Jul 10 (0)
• If it is not too late, I would love to have one as well. You are so generous. Thanks. - Lisa in Tx 5:08 Jul 10 (1)
  • I would love the original as well . . . here . . . is . . . - Lisa in Tx 5:16 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love to have this! Thanks! - LisaL 5:08 Jul 10 (0)
• If at all possible, I'd like to have a copy as well. Thanks! - Elisabeth in IL 5:06 Jul 10 (0)
• Looks like you have your work cut out for you, but could you please send me one, too? nt - Rhondabee 5:04 Jul 10 (0)
• Yippee!! Thanks, Oh Elizabeth--- I'd love a copy ;o) - Virginia Heather 4:59 Jul 10 (0)
• Could I have a copy too, please?..Thanks!..nt - KC 4:58 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like one too, please! Thanks nt - Nancy in Oh 4:57 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love a copy, Elizabeth! Thanks! nm - EchoMom 4:55 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like a copy. Thanks. nt - tmcnitt1@comcast.net 4:54 Jul 10 (0)
• I'll take one too please and Thank you. - Kimber 4:50 Jul 10 (0)
• me too please. nt - Dawn 4:47 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love the copywork and the workbook. Thanks! nt - Kim in MO 4:47 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh, I'd love a copy!! Is it too late??? nt - Karie 4:45 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love to have this! Thanks! - LisaL 4:44 Jul 10 (0)
• Could you send me both versions as well? THANK YOU!!...NT - DianeJM 4:38 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like one also please...nt - Donna 4:32 Jul 10 (0)
• If you wouldn't mind..I'd enjoy a copy! TIA nt - Michelle in WI 4:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • ooops. email inside - Michelle in WI 4:31 Jul 10 (0)
• May I have a copy please?!Thank you :o) (nt) - Giraffe Family 4:20 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love to have a copy of this. Thank you! nt. - six meadows 4:05 Jul 10 (0)
• I would like one too!!! Thanks....nt - Cinthya 4:01 Jul 10 (0)
• I'd love a copy, please. Thanks! nt - Stephanie in IN 3:46 Jul 10 (0)
• Could I have it, too, please? nt - Amy in OH 3:40 Jul 10 (0)
• I don't have the original. Could I have a copy of both? nt. - Lucy 3:35 Jul 10 (0)
• Coming in late here, but may I have a copy too??? - mommyfaithe 3:35 Jul 10 (0)
• Hollering all the way from Down Under - thankyou! nt - Linda (Australia) 3:28 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: If you're using Heather's copywork, I just put it into a workbook format... - Nancy in VA 3:03 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love this please! Thank you! nt - Michelle L 1:33 Jul 10 (0)
• If it's not too late, I'd like a copy too please - Hannah 0:07 Jul 10 (1)
  • Well, as you can tell, I'm really keen to receive a copy LOL (nt - Hannah 0:31 Jul 10 (0)
• If it's not too late, I'd like a copy too please - Hannah 0:06 Jul 10 (0)
• Me too please... - Debbie in BC 23:50 Jul 9 (0)
• OMGosh and golly! You rock! Can I have it? - camibami 22:42 Jul 9 (0)
• I'd like one too please - Des 22:04 Jul 9 (0)
• BTW, if you all have any suggestions or tweaks, I'm all ears. nt - OhElizabeth 21:45 Jul 9 (0)
• ok, you've piqued my interest :-) I'll take one! nt - Peek a Boo 21:41 Jul 9 (0)
• Oh I could really use this. Thanks! I don't have either version. nt - Praisefor3 21:37 Jul 9 (0)
• PS. If you are asking for this and have never received the original version, tell me and I'll send you that too. nt - OhElizabeth 21:33 Jul 9 (1)
  • Please may I have original too. Thank you so much. nt. - Tammi 21:51 Jul 9 (0)
• May I please have a copy as well? Thanks so much! nt - Kay in Cal 21:32 Jul 9 (0)
• I would like one too. - mom2three 21:28 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks for sending it. That was really fast! - mom2three 21:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Anybody having trouble printing it? (m) - OhElizabeth 21:23 Jul 9 (1)
  • Ok, problem solved. I think it was blowing my computer's mind, trying to print just one page. Works fine now. nt - OhElizabeth 21:29 Jul 9 (0)
• I just posted below. May I have one please. TIA! nt. - Tammi 21:21 Jul 9 (0)
• Hollering!! - Melinda S in TX 21:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Oh Elizabeth. I'll take one please:o) TIA! nm - BarbinTN 21:18 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Oh Elizabeth. I'll take one please:o) TIA! nm - stephanie 6:56 Jul 10 (0)

Timeline figures for WTM - sted 21:04 Jul 9 (3)

• After reading comments on this board... we'll be using the timeline figures that you mentioned... by Homeschool in the Woods. If there's something we need, that doesn't match up. We'll draw it or find something online. nt - saved1112 21:41 Jul 9 (0)
• I plan on using the review cards that are in the AG as timeline figures. nt. - Yvette S. 21:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • What a good idea; I'm stealing this - thanks! nt - Stella! 6:13 Jul 10 (0)

Desiree, thanks... - Heather in ON 20:19 Jul 9 (0)

Help- I've been sidetracked- just starting 2nd grade planning! - TaraHen 19:48 Jul 9 (7)

• Thanks- I'm leaning toward REAL Science! Appreciate the recommendations! nt - TaraHen 8:27 Jul 10 (0)
• REAL science is secular. We did the first year and will now do the second. nt - Gigi 20:37 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: REAL science is secular. We did the first year and will now do the second. nt - Stacey in FL 7:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Try Growing with Grammar 3 if finished FLL, what about memory work? nt - Kimber 20:15 Jul 9 (1)
  • Growing with Grammar- that's the one I was trying to remember- thanks!! nt - TaraHen 8:28 Jul 10 (0)
• a couple of thoughts.... - Janet 20:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • But its for sure not secular-wish there was a secular version of Aplogia!nt - camibami 22:43 Jul 9 (0)

Has anyone tried the "Journey Into Africa" unit study by Ann M. Jansen?... - Julie in CA 19:40 Jul 9 (4)

• It does look cool -- but expensive. Why are there 3 resource books and art books if you order the kit? nt - abbeyej 20:12 Jul 9 (2)
  • I think I read in one of Cathy Duffy's reviews... - Julie in CA 20:43 Jul 9 (1)
    • Well definitely tell us about it if you *do* take the plunge. It looks pretty interesting! nt - abbeyej 22:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Oooh, you can also see it all at www.geodeo.com. There's a craft kit too! nt - Julie in CA 19:56 Jul 9 (0)

Now that I know what I was looking for, has anyone here used Hake's Grammar and Composition? If so, what did you think of it? nt - K in MI 19:37 Jul 9 (1)

• We will be starting it this week, but I have Grammar & Writing 6, if you have any questions about the book nt - Melissa B 5:29 Jul 10 (0)

HELP!...........HSTP.....Why is my window cutting off my ok button?..........m - Cinthya 19:13 Jul 9 (1)

• I have no idea, but i'm sure KT can help you nt - Des 22:01 Jul 9 (0)

How does Truthquest differ from ATTA, Biblioplan or Let the Authors Speak? - Yvonne in CA 18:55 Jul 9 (3)

• Here is a website that compares two of these programs. - Melanie in Wa 20:01 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thanks. Sounds like TQ is more commentary than book list. nt - Yvonne in CA 22:46 Jul 9 (1)
    • TQ definitely has commentary, but... - profmom 6:06 Jul 10 (0)

Can anyone help me remember the name of the middle-school grammar books that look/work like Saxon Math that came out within the last 3 or 4 years? (sorry I don't have a more detailed description!) nt - K in MI 18:51 Jul 9 (2)

• Re: Can anyone help me remember the name of the middle-school grammar books that look/work like Saxon Math that came out within the last 3 or 4 years? (sorry I don't have a more detailed description!) nt - leighbo 19:16 Jul 9 (1)
  • That's it!! Thank you! :-) nt - K in MI 19:28 Jul 9 (0)

Math Suggestions for an independent learner - Blessed with six 18:43 Jul 9 (4)

• Developmental Math is designed to be used independently, I think. nt. - Barbie'sPal 21:29 Jul 9 (0)
• My independent learner does well with Singapore. - Ida 20:22 Jul 9 (0)
• What About MCP Math?...nt - Blessed with six 19:35 Jul 9 (0)
• www.excelMath.com - lh 18:43 Jul 9 (0)

Sarahas4 I answered you question below about why I chose CC instead of CW. nt - Gigi 18:36 Jul 9 (0)

What did/do you use for Spelling, Grammar, and Phonics? - Mogster 18:11 Jul 9 (9)

• Re: What did/do you use for Spelling, Grammar, and Phonics? - Mogster 8:02 Jul 10 (0)
• What I used . . . - Brenda in FL 23:11 Jul 9 (0)
• If you are willing to put the time into learning how to teach SWR, I think it has the best long term results. - Ida 20:34 Jul 9 (0)
• WRTR or SWR will be the most intensive resource for spelling/reading... - Ellie 20:09 Jul 9 (1)
  • ...and you can get WRTR at the library!! nt - Peek a Boo 21:32 Jul 9 (0)
• SWR is my favorite curriculum in any subject. - Kristine out of lurking 19:31 Jul 9 (0)
• For my poor speller I held of on spelling until 3rd and then used sequential spelling (m) - Gigi 18:33 Jul 9 (0)
• i like the ease of MCP Phonics, but after getting SWR, I like that even better :-) [m] - Peek a Boo 18:26 Jul 9 (0)
• here's what I did... - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 18:25 Jul 9 (0)

Trying again, Drawing is Basic...Anyone use this? m - Barbie'sPal 18:00 Jul 9 (2)

• I can't find anyone who uses it either. Can you share the link - mom2abcd 23:03 Jul 9 (1)
  • I don't know how to do links (no tomato-hurling!), but I can give you the web address m - Barbie'sPal 23:55 Jul 9 (0)

Dd (almost 12) has developed an interest in healthy eating and exercising. Any suggestions for a unit study, health curriculum, resources, etc? Thanks . nt - SueTx 17:54 Jul 9 (3)

• Check out this website: - Mama Owl 7:17 Jul 10 (0)
• What about adult books like _What Would Jesus Eat_ by Don Colbert? I bet it wouldn't be too complicated. :-) nt - profmom 6:10 Jul 10 (0)
• Dole 5 A Day nutrition program has a ton of games, activities, contests, etc. on their website. There are also printables, recipes, etc., etc. nt - Regena in KY 17:56 Jul 9 (0)

Is this the same Dorothy Sayers - Des 17:30 Jul 9 (5)

• The Lord Wimsey videos are a hoot! We especially loved Have His Carcasse. nt. - Barbie'sPal 19:09 Jul 9 (0)
• A recommendation - Laura in China 18:12 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thank you i'm going to look for some of these nt - Des 18:21 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes (nt) - kalanamak 17:43 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thank you nt - Des 18:05 Jul 9 (0)

Kingfisher History of the World - Brenda Ventura 16:43 Jul 9 (3)

• If you're trying to outline, the older version is superior IMO (as well as my dd's!) - Yevrah 5:42 Jul 10 (1)
  • ITA. .nt - Carol in Cal. 9:25 Jul 10 (0)
• The new version is fine (m) - Sherrill in VA 18:59 Jul 9 (0)

Can anyone compare Climbing to Good English to Rod & Staff English? TIA! nt - StacyTea 16:42 Jul 9 (2)

• A review that might help... http://homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/reviews.aspx?id=274 - mom2abcd 19:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I can try... - Mom2-3 18:07 Jul 9 (0)

Anybody here know of something like Evan-Moor History Pockets for - ereks mom 16:35 Jul 9 (2)

• Re: Anybody here know of something like Evan-Moor History Pockets for - Stacia 19:47 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks! I already have those two History Pockets, but I'll try the other resources you listed! nt - ereks mom 6:43 Jul 10 (0)

One more question about Hands & Hearts orders - did they send you an email with your confirmation # so you know it shipped? (m) - mel 16:30 Jul 9 (3)

• Rats, I don't remember which carrier (m) - Kisa in CA 8:06 Jul 10 (0)
• Rats, I don't remember which carrier (m) - Kisa in CA 8:03 Jul 10 (0)
• I didn't get an email and it took close to a month to get here...they really must have been hit hard before their price change went into effect! nt - Janine 17:44 Jul 9 (0)

Looking for something children can do on Friday's - Jill 16:20 Jul 9 (5)

• laying in the bed last night I remembered I hadn't told - Jill 12:05 Jul 10 (0)
• Fridays have been our "fun days". We use... - Lori D. 23:08 Jul 9 (0)
• Does the grandfather have a special skill he can teach them...I loved fly tying with my dad...nt - Tap, tap, tap 19:31 Jul 9 (1)
  • yeah, or even just talking with them - moira 22:28 Jul 9 (0)
• How old are they? nt - abbeyej 16:34 Jul 9 (0)

Co-op class, what do think of this idea, rewarding points... - KristineIN 15:59 Jul 9 (3)

• i think it's a great idea... our math teacher at our co-op does something like this... (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 17:49 Jul 9 (0)
• Our co-op has a rewards system - Kimm in WA 17:47 Jul 9 (0)
• sounds fun to me --just make sure you award a point for plain ol' *showing up*, lol! nt - Peek a Boo 17:37 Jul 9 (0)

Spanish curriculum - Melody in IL 15:46 Jul 9 (3)

• We like Rosetta Stone Spanish (m) - Vanna 6:25 Jul 10 (0)
• We don't love Rosetta Stone, especially the younger student. - Jenny in Florida 18:51 Jul 9 (0)
• Rosetta Stone is supposed to be very good. - mom2abcd 17:47 Jul 9 (0)

looking for composer cards w/ their head as top of card w/ facts listed below?? m - Ann in WA 15:18 Jul 9 (1)

• I have these, they are Fandex Field Guides-Composers. nt - Karie 15:21 Jul 9 (0)

What do you use to teach cursive writing? TIA! nt - Molly 15:14 Jul 9 (9)

• Handwriting Without Tears. My son picked it up easily and has very nice cursive. nt - Stella! 6:15 Jul 10 (0)
• A Reason for Handwriting Transition book. Love it but you will copy a lot of scripture (one of the reasons why I like it!) nt - Praisefor3 22:14 Jul 9 (1)
  • Ditto! (nt) - MM in MN 5:04 Jul 10 (0)
• Getty & Dubay Italic. nt - Michelle in DE 17:24 Jul 9 (0)
• I used Abeka Writing with Phonics. It reviews phonics while teaching cursive at the same time. It could be considered "busy work" but I had them do it while I did 1on1 with other child. (nt) - Peggy in Va 16:32 Jul 9 (0)
• Nothing formal here. - Kristine out of lurking 15:22 Jul 9 (3)
  • Re: Nothing formal here. - Lisa in Tx 17:58 Jul 9 (0)
  • ELP Reorder no. 0227 - lh 16:49 Jul 9 (0)
  • Did the same thing when teaching cursive. Very easy and beautiful results. nt - WendyWords 16:02 Jul 9 (0)

planning for three - AJ 14:55 Jul 9 (9)

• I'm right there with ya! Anyone with ideas for encouraging quiet,sustained, independent play please comment... - Catherine 19:08 Jul 9 (3)
  • the biggest thing I would say is - Peek a Boo 21:37 Jul 9 (2)
    • Yes-in my fantasies, he will be catching bugs, playing outside... - Catherine 6:22 Jul 10 (1)
      • ayup :-) but don't forget about - Peek a Boo 10:12 Jul 10 (0)
• I have 5---from 9th grade to 2nd grade.... - Emily T. 17:41 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: I have 5---from 9th grade to 2nd grade.... - sted 21:01 Jul 9 (1)
    • Re: I have 5---from 9th grade to 2nd grade.... - Emily T. 6:35 Jul 10 (0)
• i'll be doing 7th, 4th, and K'r next year, w/ a 2yog and crawling baby :-) [m] - Peek a Boo 17:23 Jul 9 (1)
  • oops :-) hit enter too soon, lol! - Peek a Boo 17:26 Jul 9 (0)

Chris in CA-Bringing up your question to Frogpond about doing two intense days of CW... - OhElizabeth 14:49 Jul 9 (1)

• Thanks you for posting this - Chris in CA 18:01 Jul 9 (0)

Sonlight and WTM - Maureen 14:24 Jul 9 (3)

• I would think you could go ahead and read it along side Core 1.... - Pat in MI 8:13 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh, go ahead and do Core 1 now!! - Laurel in CA 7:15 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Sonlight and WTM - Emily T. 17:59 Jul 9 (0)

Sonlight and WTM - Maureen 14:23 Jul 9 (0)

Is anyone using DANCING BEARS? Reading program? m - amber in GA 14:20 Jul 9 (1)

• I have it - Ottakee 14:31 Jul 9 (0)

Thanks to all who answered my post about Native Am. Resources. I really appreciate it! Terrifically helpful--and fun! I'm printing these out & heading to the library. nt. - Barbie'sPal 14:03 Jul 9 (2)

• You might also look at the books used in WP's AS1 Native American focus -- link inside. - profmom 19:52 Jul 9 (0)
• Not sure if these were mentioned... - WendyWords 16:11 Jul 9 (0)

Singapore for non-math minded child/mom? - mandyd 13:50 Jul 9 (4)

• I wonder... - Laura in CT 4:55 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: I wonder... - mandyd 6:08 Jul 10 (0)
• I hesitate to say yes - Rhonda S 4:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thanks so much for your reply. I may just have to try it and see. Mandyd - mandyd 6:11 Jul 10 (0)

DD will be 4 in early September and wants to "do school" with her "own books" more - Jennifer in San Antonio 13:39 Jul 9 (8)

• a couple of ideas (m) - Yvette S. 21:35 Jul 9 (0)
• We used the 12 Edcon workbooks at age 4, they were fun... - Melissa B 17:36 Jul 9 (0)
• I used Explode the Code Primer books at that age....m - Karie 15:23 Jul 9 (0)
• Rod and Staff ABC Workbooks. My kids loved them nt - Billie (TX) 15:05 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: DD will be 4 in early September and wants to "do school" with her "own books" more - self777 14:19 Jul 9 (0)
• My just turned 4 yo dd loves workbooks also this is what we do... - Donna 13:53 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: DD will be 4 in early September and wants to "do school" with her "own books" more - Kimberly 13:50 Jul 9 (0)
• If she's asking for workbooks, the Kumon preschool books are fabulous. - abbeyej 13:43 Jul 9 (0)

Barbie'sPal...I left you a post below under your Indian Post. HTH. nt - 5knights3maidens 13:37 Jul 9 (1)

• These look great! Very helpful, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. nt. - Barbie'sPal 14:00 Jul 9 (0)

I missed the what-are-you-doing-for-third-grade thingy, so here goes.... - Rachel in KY 12:58 Jul 9 (3)

• Oooh! I just looked up Artistic Pursuits - they look very cool! (Aah - another one to consider!) (nt) - earlnmichelle 20:18 Jul 9 (0)
• I believe it is assumed that the spelling in CW Aesop is in addition to your preferred spelling program, not a replacement. nt - Rhondabee (Someone correct me if I'm wrong, please!) 14:30 Jul 9 (0)
• Mmmm.....Maybe we'll shoot for LC I. nt - Rachel in KY 13:07 Jul 9 (0)

Why I am NOT going to supplement Singapore... - Praisefor3 12:57 Jul 9 (14)

• I think it's important to read the research yourself before you make a decision. There's a lot more to it than that. (m) - angela in ohio 22:57 Jul 10 (0)
• We've used SM for three years with no supplementing, and my kids are doing really well (ymmv!) nt - Stella! 6:19 Jul 10 (0)
• We have been using Singapore for for almost 4 years with hardly and supplement. - Ida 20:48 Jul 9 (0)
• Thanks for explaining (nt) - Rebecca S 18:10 Jul 9 (0)
• I found your post reassuring, thanks. We recently broke up with RightStart and will be using Singapore. Once I got over my grief, I felt quite joyful & strong about the choice. nt. - Barbie'sPal 17:37 Jul 9 (0)
• I think that when many people on the boards discuss suplementing Singapore, they are simply talking about adding in math drill - - otherwise, yes, it's certainly a complete program /nft - katilac 14:56 Jul 9 (0)
• Not really disagreeing, but two observations... - OhElizabeth 14:16 Jul 9 (6)
  • Yes-I have a similar pet peeve. - Holly in N NV 10:37 Jul 10 (0)
  • About testing in other countries... - J in Japan 0:19 Jul 10 (2)
    • Great article! - Rhonda S 4:38 Jul 10 (1)
      • Re: Great article! - Shay 5:17 Jul 10 (0)
  • Ditto on not disagreeing, but wanted to add - DeeFL 18:16 Jul 9 (1)
    • Right, they lived *in* the Russian culture, and Mrs. Hazell herself is a former teacher. (nt) - Donna A. 18:37 Jul 9 (0)
• Thanks for elaborating! I bought PM 1A for my just turned 7 yo non-math ds, but was getting cold feet about using it for him. We have been using R & S, but he hates it. I was about to order BJU (which I don't care for, but he likes), but I'll give Singapore a chance. Maybe ds will surprise me and take off with it. nm - EchoMom 13:35 Jul 9 (0)

What do you suggest using when you are finished with FLL? (nt) - Pam in MS 12:56 Jul 9 (9)

• CW or Seton English. nt - Michelle in DE 17:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Rod and Staff is excellent. nt - Tracie 14:29 Jul 9 (0)
• We are using the GUM series.....m - Amy in TX 14:13 Jul 9 (0)
• GWG 3 is also an excellent choice. nt - Kimber 13:46 Jul 9 (0)
• We use a combination of ABeka for the grammar and PLL for writing. ... - Linda G in NZ 13:16 Jul 9 (0)
• R & S English 3 (as suggested in TWTM) worked well here. nt - profmom 13:06 Jul 9 (3)
  • Yep. nt (but only if you don't mind a lot of religious content )nt - Gigi 18:42 Jul 9 (0)
  • Same here. (nt) - Kimm in WA 17:48 Jul 9 (0)
  • Ditto.(nt) - Dawn in MI 13:58 Jul 9 (0)

Wanted to share: software that could make any writing program more fun! m - profmom 12:55 Jul 9 (1)

• Sounds neat! - mom2abcd 19:04 Jul 9 (0)

Elements Into to Chemistry- has anyone used it? Would love a review of how it went and time to complete it. Thanks! nt. - ann 12:41 Jul 9 (1)

• Can't review yet, but I bought it for this upcoming year based on rave reviews of friends who have used it. nt - Regena in KY 18:00 Jul 9 (0)

Can someone tell me if the WP teacher manuals are thorough (worth the $65)? - Theresa from NY 12:33 Jul 9 (4)

• We will start it in the fall - Ottakee 14:34 Jul 9 (0)
• I think so! m - profmom 12:48 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thank you prof mom, I just joined the yahoo group! - Theresa from NY 13:27 Jul 9 (1)
    • I haven't tried 2 programs, but ... - profmom 15:53 Jul 9 (0)

I am looking for the copywork list that someone posted awhile back. - Tonia in QC 11:37 Jul 9 (14)

• I emailed Heather and haven't heard back. Maybe she's on vacation or something? So I went ahead and sent it to each of you, hope she doesn't mind. nt - OhElizabeth 14:23 Jul 9 (6)
  • May I please have it too? TIA nt. - Tammi 21:18 Jul 9 (0)
  • another request!! Thank you! nt - Yvonne in CA 18:28 Jul 9 (0)
  • May I have it, too?? nt - Rachel in KY 16:04 Jul 9 (0)
  • I would like a copy too, please. - ballzy 15:18 Jul 9 (1)
    • That was fast !! Thanks. (nt) - ballzy 15:32 Jul 9 (0)
  • another request ;-) - Tracie 14:33 Jul 9 (0)
• Me too! nt - Sarahas4 13:00 Jul 9 (5)
  • I'd love to have it too, please!! Thanks! - Natalija 20:46 Jul 9 (1)
    • That WAS fast! Thanks so much! nt - Natalija 21:20 Jul 9 (0)
  • You need to include your email so I can send it to you. nt - OhElizabeth 14:23 Jul 9 (2)
    • Thanks, got it! nt - Sarahas4 15:37 Jul 9 (0)
    • I included it this time.nt - Sarahas4 14:59 Jul 9 (0)
• I think this is the one I am looking for too if you can send it to me too thanx nt - lori in tx 12:23 Jul 9 (0)

Friend needs writing program for son (for 6th gr.) -- I'm letting her look at Wordsmith Apprentice; other ideas? Thx! (nt) - Lori D. 11:24 Jul 9 (5)

• Thanks, ladies. She's leaning towards Wordsmith Appren., hoping that will help overcome what an EFFORT writing is for him. (nt) - Lori D. 9:18 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you, Dawn and Linda. I'll be seeing her tonight and will pass on the suggestions> : ) (nt) - Lori D. 17:22 Jul 9 (0)
• Writeshop worked well with all 3 of my boys. (nt) - Dawn in MI 13:56 Jul 9 (0)
• using IEW Level B with my 7th grade boy...nt - Linda in NM 12:44 Jul 9 (1)
  • Ditto! nt - Mama Owl 21:28 Jul 9 (0)

Need good book recomendation on Classical Education besides WTM - Chris in CA 10:43 Jul 9 (4)

• I also recommend Christine Miller's website, if you haven't already been there... m - Tommysmommy 14:32 Jul 9 (0)
• some (too many) sources... - abbeyej 11:11 Jul 9 (2)
  • Oh, and two more I forgot... :o) - abbeyej 18:19 Jul 9 (0)
  • i have 8 of the books you listed... plus the text of DS's address and The Classical Teacher! do i buy into it yet? right from the start! ... nt - LatinaRepublicana 17:53 Jul 9 (0)

primary resources - angela 10:33 Jul 9 (0)

Do the Mind Benders books get progressively harder within each level? - KPM 9:26 Jul 9 (10)

• We found Grid Perplexors (from Mindware) to be the same type and quality of problems at much less expense. - abbeyej 11:15 Jul 9 (6)
  • Thank you! I wish I had heard of these earlier... - nutmeg 14:43 Jul 9 (0)
  • Where does one find these books? tia nt - Chris in CA 12:36 Jul 9 (3)
    • I just bought them at... - KPM 12:41 Jul 9 (2)
      • I've also found them at teacher supply stores -- locally at Schoolbox. nt - abbeyej 13:02 Jul 9 (0)
      • LOL, gotta love that name, thanks nt - Chris in CA 12:54 Jul 9 (0)
  • These look great! I just ordered them. nt - KPM 12:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes--A1 is simple, A2 a little harder, etc. We also have B1 and it's MUCH more difficult. (nt) - Barbie in FL 10:30 Jul 9 (0)
• From what I read in the book all the - Chris in CA 9:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes. - mommyfaithe 9:43 Jul 9 (0)

Not sure if I'm the chicken or the egg, so I'm changing my name (m) - Maisy (formerly one of the Lisa TX gals) 9:20 Jul 9 (2)

• Maisy, I'm so sorry. I believe I stole your name. Please forgive me. It was unintentional theft. :o) Sorry - Lisa in Tx 18:08 Jul 9 (0)
• So noted, cute name : ) nt - Chris in CA 9:53 Jul 9 (0)

Rod and Staff English...have questions - Blessed with six 9:03 Jul 9 (3)

• Yes, '91 is the current edition of Beginning Wisely; no, it is not teacher intensive at all. Can't compare it with CLE. nt - Ellie 13:30 Jul 9 (0)
• I did the same thing...m - LCGal 11:06 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Rod and Staff English...have questions - Christina in Florida (was Christina in Belgium) 9:40 Jul 9 (0)

I welcome any comments regarding my choices! - mandyd 8:25 Jul 9 (2)

• I really like your plan - Des 9:05 Jul 9 (1)
  • We are starting in year 1--DS is very excited about studying the Ancients! - mandyd 13:12 Jul 9 (0)

Ping Laura in China w/ the timeline: what source(s) do you use for your Chinese history dates? nt - kalanamak 8:24 Jul 9 (1)

• I was a member of Edhelper last year - they have an attractive China timeline to print out - Laura in China 17:52 Jul 9 (0)

how can I get Heather's copywork list? nt - lori in tx 8:13 Jul 9 (1)

• I would love this too! nt - Sunshyne 14:04 Jul 9 (0)

trying to decide which to use with my 4th grader reluctant writer - lori in tx 7:46 Jul 9 (3)

• Writing Trails. - Kristine out of lurking 9:44 Jul 9 (0)
• Writing Trails - kris 9:24 Jul 9 (0)
• Haven't used either but - Chris in CA 8:34 Jul 9 (0)

Geography. Help please. Looking for simple and fun. (m) - Jackie in WY 7:46 Jul 9 (8)

• Thanks Michelle L. and LisaS in MI. I appreciate it!! (nt) - Jackie in WY 5:40 Jul 10 (0)
• As far as memorization/drill we like www.sheppardsoftware.com . nt - Michelle L 19:56 Jul 9 (0)
• Things I enjoyed as a child - LisaS in MI 18:09 Jul 9 (0)
• A few ideas ...... - Susie in MT 14:18 Jul 9 (1)
  • These are great! (m) - Jackie in WY 15:21 Jul 9 (0)
• My kids listen to Geography Songs (m) - Lisa Beth in CA 10:18 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thanks Lisa Beth (m) - Jackie in WY 15:24 Jul 9 (1)
    • about Borderline... - Tracie 17:24 Jul 9 (0)

What is your favorite resource for used books? - Nadene 7:00 Jul 9 (2)

• check out www.fetchbooks.info (m) - Pam in MS 12:53 Jul 9 (0)
• http://www.half.com and Amazon. Also, - Claire 10:32 Jul 9 (0)

Bryan (a mom)............m - Cinthya 6:59 Jul 9 (1)

• .I gave you an answer. . .I'm going AFK for the day, ut I'll check back in later nt - Bryan (a mom) 7:40 Jul 9 (0)

Where is the best place to enter your assignments in HSTP??.........m - Cinthya 6:54 Jul 9 (7)

• I would start using the Lesson Planner - Des 7:13 Jul 9 (6)
  • You can move your Assignments to Lesson Plan - you won't - LH 7:16 Jul 9 (5)
    • You won't have to retype if you put it in the LP and move it to the assignment grid either - Des 7:27 Jul 9 (4)
      • right, right. It's better to start in the Lesson Plan, I just didn't want her to delete everything and Re-type it into the LP :-) - LH 7:55 Jul 9 (3)
        • LOL....too late.......I already deleted everything.....I'm starting over and I will start in the LP...Thanks both of you for your help...nt - Cinthya 8:58 Jul 9 (0)
        • OK, I thought you were saying something else nt - Des 8:03 Jul 9 (1)
          • Thanks for clarifying what I wrote, Des. :-) I most likely "meant" one thing and typed something different. :-) (NT) - LH 8:40 Jul 9 (0)

TT Math 7--when would I transition from R&S math to this program? After grade 5? Thanks so much! nm - fairymom 6:13 Jul 9 (1)

• This is what we will be doing - Chris in CA 8:21 Jul 9 (0)

O.K. Here is my 3rd grade plan. I know it is too long...but what in the world do I cut? Do YOU think it's too much?? - Praisefor3 6:10 Jul 9 (14)

• I think this looks good! nt - Regena in KY 9:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Great list, good job! nt - Chris in CA 8:36 Jul 9 (0)
• Just wondering what were his reasons for saying that he wouldn't supplement Singapore? (nt) - Rebecca S 7:50 Jul 9 (2)
  • Yes, I'd like to know as well! nm - EchoMom 11:18 Jul 9 (0)
  • Also want to know here. nt - Kimber 10:58 Jul 9 (0)
• I think your list looks pretty good too. I'll have a young 3rd grade ds this year. - Kristine out of lurking 7:23 Jul 9 (2)
  • we struggled with Prima Latina...just wasn't for us... - Linda in NM 7:45 Jul 9 (0)
  • "Pretty good" looks misleading here--I should have said "great!" nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:37 Jul 9 (0)
• I think it looks great...m - LCGal 7:22 Jul 9 (0)
• What helps me is to - LH 7:18 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: What helps me is to - rachael barlow 11:09 Jul 9 (0)
  • Re: What helps me is to - rachael barlow 11:09 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: O.K. Here is my 3rd grade plan. I know it is too long...but what in the world do I cut? Do YOU think it's too much?? - profmom 6:37 Jul 9 (0)
• Actually, I think your list is fine... - OhElizabeth 6:36 Jul 9 (0)

I just bought Classical Composition and now I wondering... - mommyfaithe 5:59 Jul 9 (15)

• I'm using this... - Susan in TN 14:57 Jul 9 (0)
• I also assumed.... - mommyfaithe 9:42 Jul 9 (7)
  • I spend far less time with CC then I did with CW (m) - Gigi 10:02 Jul 9 (6)
    • I will send out copies (clarification inside) - Gigi 18:28 Jul 9 (0)
    • Gigi, may I have a copy too, please?...email inside nt - Magic Wand 16:34 Jul 9 (0)
    • Re: I spend far less time with CC then I did with CW (m) - carolina3 14:02 Jul 9 (0)
    • I would LOVE a copy of your schedule... - mommyfaithe 12:38 Jul 9 (0)
    • I would also be interested in a copy, if you don't mind... - Melissa B 12:29 Jul 9 (0)
    • Gigi, I'd be interested in your weekly schedule, if that's not a problem... - PattyNJ 11:29 Jul 9 (0)
• I am using Classical Composition (m) - Gigi 7:52 Jul 9 (4)
  • I am curious- Why didn't you like CW? What do you like better about CC? nt - Sarahas4 9:54 Jul 9 (2)
    • I like the idea of CW but in practice it didn't fit (m) - Gigi 18:22 Jul 9 (1)
      • Thanks!! This is why I chose CC also... - mommyfaithe 7:19 Jul 10 (0)
  • There, see, it seems as if CC is actually - LH 7:57 Jul 9 (0)
• CC is very popular. It was my first choice for years but now - LH 7:20 Jul 9 (0)

Can someone share with me how they scheduled Lightening Literature? - Kelly on the Prairie 5:56 Jul 9 (3)

• I used LL7 and... - Kim in NH 12:44 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thanks for responding. I am wondering more... - Kelly on the Prairie 5:37 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: Thanks for responding. I am wondering more... - Kim in NH 8:53 Jul 10 (0)

For those of you who have books you have published....... - Linda (Australia) 5:48 Jul 9 (0)

Please help me choose a science program ..... - Tracie 5:31 Jul 9 (8)

• Was having the same dilemma just last week and decided to combine Apologia Astronomy and A Child's Geography...more - PameLA in VA 13:15 Jul 10 (0)
• You might look at Real Science 4 Kids Level I - Laura in China 18:00 Jul 9 (0)
• I've been going through the same - Lisa in TN (M'boro...I need to change my name) 11:27 Jul 9 (0)
• Other options -m - Kathie in VA 10:52 Jul 9 (0)
• Thank you for your suggestions. I love discussing school with people who know to what I am referring.nt - Tracie 8:43 Jul 9 (0)
• That's hard - Chris in CA 8:25 Jul 9 (0)
• I will have a 3rd and 6th grader this year. - Kristine out of lurking 7:32 Jul 9 (0)
• Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Science (and other suggestions!) (m) - Linda (Australia) 5:44 Jul 9 (0)

OK - here is fourth grade for a reluctant learner.....I did try and proofread :-) - JFS in IL 5:27 Jul 9 (1)

• I've got a reluctant 4th grader too, looks good. Mine is "behind" in all areas, so really performing on a 3rd grade level. nt - Michelle T 15:20 Jul 9 (0)

Come look at this low-budget plan for 3 kids and tell me if its adequate, please!!(m) - camibami 23:38 Jul 8 (33)

• I would skip the FLL for a kinder child. MORE! - Mama Owl 21:49 Jul 9 (0)
• Dump Saxon and use a workbook. - Michelle in DE 15:40 Jul 9 (0)
• When my kids were that age (K and 3rd) .......... - Busy Mom 9:18 Jul 9 (0)
• We must have a different definition of "financial difficulty"...m - Susan in TX 8:49 Jul 9 (2)
  • I totally agree with your post, well said. nt - Kimber 11:02 Jul 9 (0)
  • oops, I forgot about the kindergartener... - Susan in TX 9:15 Jul 9 (0)
• Back to Basics - LH 7:34 Jul 9 (5)
  • Could you post the site for Regena's lists? nt - Yvonne in CA 10:49 Jul 9 (3)
    • I google it every time. Try Regena's List. I'll try in a minute and post if no one else has (nt) - LH 12:05 Jul 9 (2)
      • http://www.geocities.com/homeschooling3boybarians/regena.html - * 14:16 Jul 9 (1)
        • Thanks so much! Hadn't seen this one before! nt - Yvonne in CA 14:21 Jul 9 (0)
  • Copywork - should have expounded - LH 7:59 Jul 9 (0)
• That seems like a lot of money to me, if she really needs to economize... I would... - abbeyej 7:31 Jul 9 (0)
• I wouldn't suggest this to someone who is struggling financially. - Kristine out of lurking 7:08 Jul 9 (0)
• I would consider the kids learning styles - txhomemom 6:56 Jul 9 (0)
• We had a lot of fun with the astronomy course (m) - Anne in Ore 6:47 Jul 9 (0)
• You've gotten some great suggestions on how to economize(m)... - Nancy in PA 6:41 Jul 9 (0)
• I agree with the others, that there are things here you can toss or change to do for free... - OhElizabeth 6:29 Jul 9 (1)
  • link for VP www.veritaspress.com nt - OhElizabeth 6:30 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Come look at this low-budget plan for 3 kids and tell me if its adequate, please!!(m) - profmom 6:24 Jul 9 (0)
• A completely different idea....use or toss or whatever...just thought I'd mention it... - Pamela 5:52 Jul 9 (2)
  • Could you provide links for the reading/spelling online? TIA! nm - Whitney in KY 6:48 Jul 9 (1)
    • Link to Links :) <nt other than link> - Pamela 8:28 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Come look at this low-budget plan for 3 kids and tell me if its adequate, please!!(m) - Penny in VT 5:52 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Low Budget Plan... - Jessica in GA 5:26 Jul 9 (0)
• Does she really need the spelling curriculum? - Laura in China 5:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • On-line spelling lists - Chris in PA 12:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Cami email me about the Saxon - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:29 Jul 9 (0)
• I would suggest dumping the Saxon. It's not that great anyway (in fact after using it half way through III I HATE it) (no offense taken please) Spend the money on the RS games nt - Penny 3:43 Jul 9 (2)
  • Dissenting opinion here. Moved from Saxon to RS and adding Saxon back... - mom2abcd 6:36 Jul 9 (0)
  • Agree wholeheartedly. See my note below to Robin inVA. nt - Holly S/NC 4:13 Jul 9 (0)
• I think Singapore and no CW, if they are financially strapped. nt - Ann 1:57 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Come look at this low-budget plan for 3 kids and tell me if its adequate, please!!(m) - Linda G in New Zealand 1:55 Jul 9 (0)

For those of you who have used MFW1---HELP!!! - Terri in WA 22:52 Jul 8 (1)

• Re: For those of you who have used MFW1---HELP!!! - Shay 6:00 Jul 9 (0)

What resources do you recommend for teaching Hebrew? nt - Terri in WA 22:51 Jul 8 (2)

• This is the only one Ive found that is for young children and assumes no prior teacher knowledge: - Kinsa 9:27 Jul 9 (1)
  • The Bluedorns have Little Bitty Baby Learns Hebrew but I don't think there's any more yet? nt - Julie in MN 15:56 Jul 9 (0)

What grade do you start teaching Latin?nt - Terri in WA 22:51 Jul 8 (10)

• We have decided to NOT do latin unless one of our boys aspires to become a priest! - Mama Owl 7:25 Jul 10 (0)
• I knew once I started Latin I wouldn't want to omit it - LH 7:23 Jul 9 (0)
• When the child is reading comfortably -- whether that's 4yo or 4th grade. nt - abbeyej 6:30 Jul 9 (0)
• Starting PL in 3rd worked well for us. LC1 says it's for 4th grade and up anyway. nt - profmom 5:52 Jul 9 (0)
• Start Latin... - Jessica in GA 5:28 Jul 9 (0)
• We started Minimus in 2nd grade - Laura in China 5:08 Jul 9 (0)
• So, what do you use if you want to start in 1st?nt - Terri in WA 2:15 Jul 9 (1)
  • You could use Minimus in first - Laura in China 5:13 Jul 9 (0)
• Prima Latina in 2nd or 3rd grade nt - Linda G in NZ 2:03 Jul 9 (0)
• The plan right now: we'll start in 4th grade.nt - camibami 0:03 Jul 9 (0)

Complete Curricula - Tyra 22:34 Jul 8 (5)

• Re: Complete Curricula - Aubin 15:24 Jul 10 (0)
• My Father's World uses SOW but maybe not so young (nt) - Julie in MN 15:57 Jul 9 (0)
• I think the revised Tapestry of Grace Year 1 uses SOTW nt - Susan in TX 8:53 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Complete Curricula - Shari 6:44 Jul 9 (0)
• Don't know about SOTW, but... - 10Acres 6:39 Jul 9 (0)

SOTW vs. TOG - sted 21:53 Jul 8 (4)

• It depends - Shari 6:31 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: SOTW vs. TOG - mamato3 4:15 Jul 9 (0)
• We are using SOTW for grammar and then we will start TOG.... - WTMindy 22:25 Jul 8 (1)
  • Probably will do the same... - Linda in NM 7:41 Jul 9 (0)

I'm spending $300-400 for WTM 1st grade curriculum - Robin in VA 21:30 Jul 8 (12)

• Thanks everyone for your input. Our libraries are terrible - Robin in VA 21:22 Jul 9 (0)
• We really like the Usborne IL history encyclopedia. Son reads it for fun! (nt) - Julie in AK 11:03 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: I'm spending $300-400 for WTM 1st grade curriculum - Melissa in NC 6:56 Jul 9 (0)
• Couple suggestions... - OhElizabeth 6:50 Jul 9 (1)
  • I like the Blackline maps. Yes, they are siimilar to the ones in SOTW 1 but the activities are more challenging. (more) - Julie in AK 11:01 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: $ for WTM 1st grade curriculum - Jessica in GA 5:33 Jul 9 (0)
• A great website for used curriculum is vegsource.com. - Lisa in Tx 4:28 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: I'm spending $300-400 for WTM 1st grade curriculum - Holly S/NC 4:10 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: I'm spending $300-400 for WTM 1st grade curriculum - Linda G in NZ 2:01 Jul 9 (0)
• You may not need the maps . . . - Brenda in FL 22:31 Jul 8 (0)
• The only thing that looks redundant... - J in Japan 22:20 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree and honestly, for first grade, I would... - WTMindy 22:27 Jul 8 (0)

We want to add major Old Testament events to our ancients timeline - how/where do I get dates for these? Thanks! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 21:21 Jul 8 (4)

• some links - nutmeg 8:26 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks for the links!! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 22:58 Jul 9 (0)
• There are also chronological bibles that have the years posted at the top of each page. nt. - wally 5:30 Jul 9 (0)
• You can google for Bible timelines. Also, a Bible might have one - my NIV study Bible does. nt. - Brenda in FL 22:34 Jul 8 (0)

Those using Saxon - A friend passed this to me - It sounds like solid advice! - Ann 21:20 Jul 8 (1)

• That is 1/2 Geometry (not 1) nt - Ann 21:21 Jul 8 (0)

seeking wisdom about this school year - Kimberly With 3 21:17 Jul 8 (7)

• Re: seeking wisdom about this school year - Kimberly with 3 21:22 Jul 8 (6)
  • Re: seeking wisdom about this school year - This wouldn't be Mrs Kimberly from MO??? 16:02 Jul 9 (0)
  • If you like the first two, I think you'll like three. - Kristine out of lurking 22:32 Jul 8 (3)
    • we're on the same wavelength... - Linda in NM 7:38 Jul 9 (2)
      • Linda, yes <g>!! - Kristine out of lurking 9:49 Jul 9 (1)
        • hockey is life...nt - Linda in NM 12:40 Jul 9 (0)
  • We have used SOTW 3 and.... - WTMindy 22:31 Jul 8 (0)

Thank you ladies so much for scheduling help!! I feel better now!! ntNT - HollyAL 20:43 Jul 8 (0)

spelling power switch from modern curriculum - Kimberly 20:42 Jul 8 (0)

spelling power switch from modern curriculum - Kimberly 20:41 Jul 8 (0)

Singapore: Are the Home Instructor Guides necessary for Levels 2 and 3? more questions... - Bells 20:33 Jul 8 (5)

• Thanks for the responses. I'll get the HIG for 4A. nt - Bells 18:02 Jul 9 (0)
• I thought they were helpful in the impotant math facts foundation (nt) - Julie in MN 16:01 Jul 9 (0)
• I always get them, but... - profmom 5:48 Jul 9 (0)
• I just og HIG 2a..... - mamato3 4:26 Jul 9 (0)
• I didn't need the HIGs up to level 4 - Laura in China 1:41 Jul 9 (0)

Talk to me for a friend about Alpha/Omega Lifepacs as a curriculum, please! (m) - camibami 19:06 Jul 8 (11)

• I've looked at lifepacs & decided to go with School of Tomorrow paces for some subjects (m) - mel 16:53 Jul 9 (0)
• The best curriculum choice(s) are the one(s) that are used. (m) - Tammyla 15:53 Jul 9 (0)
• In the long run Lifepacs will cost a lot more because they are consumable...m - Susan in TX 9:03 Jul 9 (0)
• Soooo dry...there are other ways to spend less money and still enjoy hsing... - Ellie 7:10 Jul 9 (0)
• If she wants to use some Lifepacs... - profmom 6:04 Jul 9 (2)
  • We do this too - use SOT Paces for Math & English and then try to use a multi-grade curriculum for other subjects.. (m) - mel 16:58 Jul 9 (0)
  • I'm not a fan of SOT, but a friend of mine uses the paces and buys just 2-3 booklets in each subject for each kid at a time to spread out the cost <nt> - Pamela 6:24 Jul 9 (0)
• I have never used them, but they look soooo dry to me. nt - WTMindy 22:32 Jul 8 (1)
  • Me, too, but I think she's feeling sort of desperate.nt - camibami 22:44 Jul 8 (0)
• I purchased a couple a few years ago... - Tarpon Girl 19:33 Jul 8 (1)
  • Is the different levels/same subjects thing hard with 3 kids?(m) - camibami 22:49 Jul 8 (0)

Would switching from Saxon to MUS help my daughter - Noel 18:55 Jul 8 (2)

• I would strongly encourage you to request the free demo off the website. (m) - Tarpon Girl 19:37 Jul 8 (1)
  • What a great recommendation!! I second the free demo and suggest the yahoo group (sm) - BarbinTN 5:10 Jul 9 (0)

Creative writing 2nd grade? - Katy 18:54 Jul 8 (4)

• I like the Level II Journal from Starfall.com link inside nt. - Yvette S. 19:54 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Creative writing 2nd grade? - Josie 19:44 Jul 8 (0)
• Honestly? I would *not* do "creative writing" with a child who hates to write... - abbeyej 19:16 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree, and might back up even more than - katilac 21:23 Jul 8 (0)

Would someone PLEASE explain/compare/contrast the writint programs Writer's Jungle & IEW?? Thanks so much! nt - Mindy 18:25 Jul 8 (1)

• They are so different . . .(m) - Terrie in Germany 23:45 Jul 9 (0)

Help! I can't remember the name of the grammar program - DeeFL 18:12 Jul 8 (1)

• Is it Growing With Grammar? (link inside) - LBC 18:17 Jul 8 (0)

Okay, if you use CW and R&S you skip the R&S writing lessons right?? - Chris in CA 18:10 Jul 8 (2)

• yes. nt - wally 5:31 Jul 9 (0)
• I did some of the writing lessons (m) - LisaNY 18:13 Jul 8 (0)

SOTW - Maureen 18:04 Jul 8 (4)

• I would think the difference is in that - Kristine out of lurking 22:36 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: SOTW history rotation... - saved1112 19:42 Jul 8 (2)
  • Re: SOTW history rotation... - Maureen 16:55 Jul 9 (1)
    • SOTW cds... - saved1112 20:38 Jul 9 (0)

MFW??? I thought I was on track choosing everything, now I'm thinking of doing all MFW... - Dianne-TX 17:48 Jul 8 (7)

• Go for it! nt - Terri in WA 21:37 Jul 8 (0)
• I get to teach MFW K for the second time and I am excited! We LOVE it! nt - Michelle L 18:41 Jul 8 (0)
• This is a "full" curriculum, right? I could add if I "wanted" to, but don't "have" to? nt - Dianne-TX 18:08 Jul 8 (2)
  • Exactly, this contains the whole shebang, no need to add unless you wanted to (more inside) - Terri in WA 21:41 Jul 8 (1)
    • The only thing I added was... - Michelle L 5:37 Jul 9 (0)
• If you're first timers and starting with K--- YES! :o) - mom2abcd 18:07 Jul 8 (1)
  • Re: If you're first timers and starting with K--- YES! :o) - Dianne-TX 18:09 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone used the "Key to" series as a complete math curriuclum? - unsinkable 17:34 Jul 8 (3)

• For part of a credit - Julie in MN 20:18 Jul 8 (0)
• IMO, Key To is a great supplement but does not constitute a complete math curriculum - Claire 17:36 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree. Great review and skill building. *Not* a complete curriculum.... - WTMindy (former ps math teacher) 22:35 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone used the newly revised BJU Science 5th/6th grade? - kathy 17:08 Jul 8 (2)

• Re: Has anyone used the newly revised BJU Science 5th/6th grade? - Lora 5:53 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Has anyone used the newly revised BJU Science 5th/6th grade? - kathy 14:16 Jul 9 (0)

Homeschool tracker plus........I need help............m - Cinthya 17:04 Jul 8 (5)

• Lazy way but - LH 7:27 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Lazy way but - Cinthya 8:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Help, coming right up! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 17:24 Jul 8 (2)
  • Re: Help, coming right up! (m) - Cinthya 19:00 Jul 8 (1)
    • Depends on the report (I think) - Bryan (a mom) 7:39 Jul 9 (0)

Biology 1st grade - Marilee 16:40 Jul 8 (3)

• Thanks for the info! nt. - Marilee 12:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Biology 1st grade - Jennifer CO 19:49 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Biology 1st grade - Brenda in FL 18:39 Jul 8 (0)

Quick question... about to go shopping... what is the cheapest place to buy playmobil? nt - Kay in Cal 16:39 Jul 8 (1)

• Sorry... wrong board! nt - Kay in Cal 16:39 Jul 8 (0)

How long should I schedule out for TT per lesson?? Any pre-algebra users out there - Chris in CA 16:21 Jul 8 (5)

• We used TT Pre-Algebra last year. I scheduled one hour per day (m) - LBC 18:21 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks, I was hoping for 45 minutes, but was going to schedule and hour - Chris in CA 21:46 Jul 8 (0)
• We do - Holly in N NV 16:58 Jul 8 (2)
  • Thanks Holly, how much time per day does a lesson take?? nt - Chris in CA 17:00 Jul 8 (1)
    • That varies-from 30-60 minutes. It all depends on difficulty of lesson. nt - Holly in N NV 12:40 Jul 9 (0)

Scheduling- Please be honest...when do you run errands? - battlemaiden 16:12 Jul 8 (20)

• Tuesdays, my dear mother comes with us for appts, errands, FTs, etc... (dc: 11, 5, 4, 2) She's an awesome help! nt - saved1112 14:58 Jul 10 (0)
• We take a break everyday from about 11:30 to 2:00 for lunch, errands, playtime, etc. (nt) - Erica in PA 14:20 Jul 10 (0)
• can your kids do some work in the car? mine often do - katilac 15:04 Jul 9 (0)
• Well, I don't know if you want to take the children with you or go alone.....(m) - Regena in KY 10:34 Jul 9 (0)
• I try to either piggy-back on one of the kid's activities or go by myself when I have to wait for one of them. - Jenny in Florida 20:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Well I take my kids (4 under 11) and we usually go sometime after 1:30 a few days a week. nt - Gigi 20:21 Jul 8 (1)
  • I go with my 4 also (9 and under) usually after lunch..sm - BarbinTN 5:13 Jul 9 (0)
• When I can't put it off any longer. : ) nt - Cathy in TX 19:15 Jul 8 (0)
• Fridays are "lighter days" with just the basics, cooking, art & library, park and & errands after lunch. <nt> - Tarpon Girl 19:03 Jul 8 (0)
• When my older children are in after school activities, I run to the grocery store. (m) - LBC 18:32 Jul 8 (0)
• Wednsday afternoons, after the library and lunch. Field trips on Thursdays :-) nt - Ellie 18:08 Jul 8 (0)
• We schedule school 4 mornings a week (sm) - Ali in OR 18:07 Jul 8 (0)
• We usually do errands scattered throughout the week, in the afternoons after school. NT - Kelli in CT 17:40 Jul 8 (0)
• I am usually going somewhere every day.... - Tammy 16:36 Jul 8 (0)
• I have a day (Tuesday) for appointments, but I still have dd work that day... - OhElizabeth 16:25 Jul 8 (0)
• We never do many field trips - Our "errand day" has been on Thursdays. (more) - Mel 16:23 Jul 8 (0)
• Saturday morning. nt - Tammyla 16:15 Jul 8 (3)
  • Us too, nt - Chris in CA 16:19 Jul 8 (2)
    • Oh and field trips are always on Fridays unless there not - Chris in CA 16:27 Jul 8 (1)
      • they're not there- yes I need grammar check : ) nt - Chris in CA 16:28 Jul 8 (0)

Somebody posted about Professor B Math a few days ago - Deena in CO 16:05 Jul 8 (1)

• Thanks for your advice! I was the one asking about Prof B. - Susan in KS 5:23 Jul 9 (0)

Thanks everyone for all your advice below about my schedule, I posted - Chris in CA 16:01 Jul 8 (0)

What does MWG stand for please? Thanks. nt - battlemaiden 16:00 Jul 8 (8)

• I found it!! My Wise Grammar. Yea for google. nt - battlemaiden 16:52 Jul 8 (2)
  • link :-) - battlemaiden 16:54 Jul 8 (1)
    • Great job : ) thanks nt - Chris in CA 16:56 Jul 8 (0)
• LOL, I just asked this below, now I don't feel so bad :) nt - Chris in CA 16:02 Jul 8 (4)
  • Oh good. You'd think a military wife wouldn't struggle with acronyms! nt - battlemaiden 16:17 Jul 8 (3)
    • A military wife, well God bless you, hey is that where your name comes from? nt - Chris in CA 16:29 Jul 8 (2)
      • indirectly... - battlemaiden 16:41 Jul 8 (1)
        • I love it! So sweet, and yes it must be something, something grammar LOL - anyone??? nt - Chris in CA 16:47 Jul 8 (0)

Calling : Amy - the Graphic Designer - Mickey 16:00 Jul 8 (3)

• Re: Calling : Amy - the Graphic Designer - Amy, WI 10:56 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Thank you very much!! nt - Mickey 14:14 Jul 9 (0)
• Not Amy, but I can suggest a book...... - Busy Mom 18:28 Jul 8 (0)

Magic Wand... - OhElizabeth 15:24 Jul 8 (2)

• Well...my oldest is quite organized and a get-in-and-get-'er-done gal... - Magic Wand 23:31 Jul 8 (1)
  • Ooo, I like the red font idea! Or a highlighter would work. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 6:56 Jul 9 (0)

How long did it take you to complete Wordsmith Apprentice? And How many days/wk? And perhaps the grade would help as well. Thanks!! nt - battlemaiden 15:22 Jul 8 (3)

• I used this w/my hates-writing 11yos 6th grader this past year --we chopped the already-short assignments down to even smaller pieces, so we made it last a year doing it almost every day :-) nt - Peek a Boo 19:19 Jul 8 (0)
• 4th grader, 4 days a week, one school year (between 32-36 weeks?) nt - Maverick 16:38 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: How long did it take you to complete Wordsmith Apprentice? And How many days/wk? And perhaps the grade would help as well. Thanks!! nt - Tammyla 16:18 Jul 8 (0)

Reading Level Assessment Question - Sue in KS 15:05 Jul 8 (2)

• I recommend this one (link inside) - EKS 18:29 Jul 8 (0)
• We use (m) - Giraffe Family 16:18 Jul 8 (0)

Is anyone using the Famous Men of Rome book with LC1 AND doing SOTW?? - rsmofga 14:45 Jul 8 (0)

Does anybody know if the out of print book Latin Book One have an answer key/teacher's guide? Thanks so much.nt - Lyn 14:41 Jul 8 (1)

• latin book one - Anne Marie 15:11 Jul 8 (0)

Do you think the stories from Guerber's Ancients Greeks and Romans would make good models for CW? ....more... - RhondaM. 14:07 Jul 8 (0)

I need help. I decided I would put together an American History "only" study for my....(m) - Kay 14:03 Jul 8 (15)

• Re: I need help. I decided I would put together an American History "only" study for my....(m) - profmom 6:53 Jul 9 (0)
• I asked a similar question here.... - Mary in WA State 17:26 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: What about Sonlight? You could use the combined cores 3/4. It would be plenty for everyone, structured for you, and you could get most of the books at the library. nt - Mom2-3 17:20 Jul 8 (0)
• A spine, like a book right?? There are so many good ones out there - Chris in CA 16:24 Jul 8 (0)
• or you could use the Hakim books as spines... - Linda in NM 15:17 Jul 8 (2)
  • If you use this Hewitt overs a syllabus.... - RhondaM. 15:33 Jul 8 (1)
    • (ahem) That should be Hewitt *offers* a syllabus.....nt - RhondaM. 15:38 Jul 8 (0)
• I would suggest you look at Veritas Press... (m) - OhElizabeth 15:16 Jul 8 (0)
• Or you could do what I'm doing... - Praisefor3 14:58 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you looked at Truthquest yet? This would not be a spine (more...) - Zee 14:54 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree...we are starting TQ (Ancients/Greece and Rome)this year and it looks wonderful! nt - RhondaM. 14:56 Jul 8 (0)
• Since you are on a budget I would suggest . . . - Adrianne Elbe 14:48 Jul 8 (1)
  • Ooops, here is the link . . . - Adrianne Elbe 14:50 Jul 8 (0)
• This is a little pre-American History but have you looked at... - Lorri 14:47 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you looked at the Guerber histories from Nothing New Press? ... - RhondaM. 14:10 Jul 8 (0)

Need suggestions for Native American Stories, History & Historical Fiction m - Barbie'sPal 13:29 Jul 8 (9)

• I found these books at our thrift store...more - 5knights3maidens 13:33 Jul 9 (0)
• See if your library has Welcome to Kaya's World from American Girls (m) - Bryan (a mom) 16:37 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you looked at a Sonlight catalog, they have some great ones scheduled - Chris in CA 16:26 Jul 8 (0)
• A few books we enjoyed... - Lori D. 14:55 Jul 8 (0)
• Sonlight has a Native American Prayer Guide. nt. - Yvette S. 14:36 Jul 8 (0)
• Evan Moor has a Native American History Pockets book. <nt> - Tarpon Girl 13:59 Jul 8 (0)
• The Rough-Face Girl (awesome story), The Boy who Lived with the Seals. nt - samba 13:55 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Need suggestions for Native American Stories, History & Historical Fiction m - Stacia 13:47 Jul 8 (0)
• Oh, and ideas for websites with resources are also appreciated. thanks. nt. - Barbie'sPal 13:31 Jul 8 (0)

LLATL - Diane 13:24 Jul 8 (9)

• We liked it... - Billie (TX) 5:58 Jul 11 (0)
• Look at homeschoolreviews.com, lots of comments about LLATL there, weed through some of the negatives, you'll find a few comments from experienced users that will be helpful:) nt - Alison in KY 10:30 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: LLATL - saved1112 19:54 Jul 8 (0)
• We'll be using it... - mom2abcd 18:23 Jul 8 (0)
• I think it gets better as the grade level increases. (m) - Tammyla 16:29 Jul 8 (0)
• We use LLATL as an... (m) - Tarpon Girl 13:54 Jul 8 (1)
  • We do the same thing here and have really enjoyed some of the sections. nt - Linda G in NZ 13:14 Jul 9 (0)
• We used - MBL 13:31 Jul 8 (1)
  • Ditto our experience; found I was supplementing it so much that I finally stopped using it. (nt) - DorothyA 13:38 Jul 8 (0)

Ben Hur...too much for a 7th grade dd? - AmyCC 13:23 Jul 8 (1)

• My son read it in 6th. No problems. nt - Ria 13:24 Jul 8 (0)

LLATL - Diane 13:17 Jul 8 (0)

Wordsmith question (m) - DorothyA 13:06 Jul 8 (0)

My Father's World vs. TOG - Diane 13:04 Jul 8 (2)

• I'll try - Julie in MN 16:46 Jul 8 (1)
  • Excellent description of MFW! We love it! - Michelle L 18:51 Jul 8 (0)

physics curriculums for grade 4 and K - rachael barlow 12:07 Jul 8 (1)

• Here's my experience with RS4K Physics - Sue in St Pete 18:51 Jul 8 (0)

What is so different about Sequential Spelling compared to other programs that offer words with similar patterns?? - mel 12:05 Jul 8 (10)

• So, I've been reading the sample pages online - Have some questions - mel 16:46 Jul 8 (5)
  • Yes, start in book 1....... - Claire 17:27 Jul 8 (2)
    • Thank you for the excellent information & I appreciate your offer in helping me out! I'll be sure to post if I have further questions once we begin. nt - mel 16:23 Jul 9 (1)
      • Can I add one thing we do? - Mama Owl 21:37 Jul 9 (0)
  • Yes they say to start with level 1 -m - Kathie in VA 17:06 Jul 8 (1)
    • Thank you so much for explaining this to me - I really appreciate it! nt - mel 16:26 Jul 9 (0)
• SS differs in some major ways. - Mama Owl 12:40 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thank you so much Mama Owl! :0) nt - Mel 16:27 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: What other programs are you comparing it to? - Jane 12:38 Jul 8 (1)
  • um, thank you for the "info" nt - mel 16:26 Jul 8 (0)

Susie -- about the WP manual.... - profmom 11:52 Jul 8 (0)

Anyone have a geography puzzle(s) that you & your dc enjoy? (World or U.S.) I'd like to get one or two for our geog. studies. Thanks!~nt - myfunnybunch 11:45 Jul 8 (5)

• I'm leaning toward this one (M) - one_l_michele 14:57 Jul 8 (1)
  • ds that is - LOL! n/t - one_l_michele 14:58 Jul 8 (0)
• Veritas Press offers some really cool floor puzzles for geography. <nt> - Tarpon Girl 14:01 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Anyone have a geography puzzle(s) that you & your dc enjoy? (World or U.S.) I'd like to get one or two for our geog. studies. Thanks!~nt - Diane 13:14 Jul 8 (0)
• Our favorite US puzzle... - SLB 12:55 Jul 8 (0)

I have the hardest time deciding what to keep from our past school year! What is your system for what to keep or what to throw away? (m) - Jennifer in FL 11:40 Jul 8 (2)

• Right now most of our work in in 3-ring binders, which I file in a good sized plastic tub along with art, projects & pictures of things that were too large too store. <nt> - Tarpon Girl 14:04 Jul 8 (0)
• We're in Florida and have to keep the portfolio too. - MBL 13:34 Jul 8 (0)

Scheduling help - please I really need suggestions or chocolate! - HollyAL 11:38 Jul 8 (14)

• I feel your pain with soccer. I have 3 playing on 3 different - BarbinTN 5:22 Jul 9 (0)
• Our term 1 is heavy with activity time commitments as well here's what I've done... - Deb in NZ 21:53 Jul 8 (0)
• I can "feel" your stress over the internet..... :) (m) - Tarpon Girl 14:26 Jul 8 (5)
  • I sent the files, hope they are helpful! :) <nt> - Tarpon Girl 19:52 Jul 8 (1)
    • Thanks! I'll take a look at them tonight! nm - EchoMom 11:47 Jul 9 (0)
  • Could I have a copy of your spreadsheet also? Email inside - Thanks! - hwfquilts 18:34 Jul 8 (0)
  • Tarpon Girl, may I have a copy of your cleaning spreadsheet? I desparately need help in this area! Thanks! - EchoMom 18:22 Jul 8 (1)
    • Me too, PLEASE??????? Thanks! - Natalija 20:58 Jul 9 (0)
• Lots of good advice already given (m) - Tammyla 13:11 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Scheduling help - please I really need suggestions or chocolate! - Penny in VT 12:40 Jul 8 (0)
• Since you're a diabetic, I won't send you that pan of Ghiradelli brownies I was thinking would help so much... - OhElizabeth 12:39 Jul 8 (0)
• Outside activities... - Ellie 11:53 Jul 8 (2)
  • Soccer - Jennifer CO 19:58 Jul 8 (0)
  • I agree, - Kelli in TN 12:47 Jul 8 (0)

I need a "pick up and go" spelling program for grade 1 or 2 level - Hannah 11:30 Jul 8 (9)

• Building Spelling Skills from Christian Liberty Press meets this description. link inside.. - Donna A. 14:11 Jul 8 (3)
  • Is Christian Liberty Press the same as Christian Liberty Academy? - mom2abcd 19:53 Jul 8 (2)
    • Yes, unless there's another I don't know about. The long distance.... - Donna A. 13:42 Jul 9 (1)
      • Thank you. nt - mom2abcd 20:11 Jul 9 (0)
• MCP or Evan Moore has good spelling workbooks. - Mama Owl 12:52 Jul 8 (0)
• R&S! I almost switched until getting good feedback here! nt - Praisefor3 11:37 Jul 8 (3)
  • Could we use only the student book, or is the teacher's manual a must? - Hannah 12:44 Jul 8 (2)
    • Here's what I've heard ... - profmom 13:14 Jul 8 (1)
      • I used it last year for 2nd grade and would say I could definitely do without it. Having said that...I am ordering the 3rd grade TM just in case! nt - Praisefor3 14:54 Jul 8 (0)

Kathie in VA - answered your question below re: scheduling with multiple children. -nt - Kinsa 11:21 Jul 8 (1)

• Thanks! That is one of the scheduling methods I was considering -m - Kathie in VA 3:44 Jul 9 (0)

Homeschooling Trip to Disney World - Carolina Homeschooler 10:50 Jul 8 (1)

• Disney Trip....Night of Joy Concert...... - CindyinTexas 17:35 Jul 8 (0)

For those of you who put timelines on the wall...approximately how many linear feet of space is your timeline? Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 10:30 Jul 8 (4)

• we had one that went up our stairwell [and around a corner!] i think it was about 20 feet long. The longer the better, imnsho :-P...nt - Peek a Boo -eying the white vinyl fence we have now, LOL! 19:22 Jul 8 (1)
  • two landings and stairway (ours is 260 inches ~ 21 feet) nt - BMC 16:46 Jul 9 (0)
• I would estimate ours at 10 feet or so. <nt> - Tarpon Girl 14:36 Jul 8 (0)
• My timeline of Chinese history is around eight or ten feet long. nt - Laura in China 11:34 Jul 8 (0)

? about dropping grammar. I'm doing CW & SWR MWG and latin. - Michelle in CA 10:10 Jul 8 (9)

• What is MWG?? tia nt - Chris in CA 15:54 Jul 8 (1)
  • Got it above nt - Chris in CA 17:02 Jul 8 (0)
• Thanks! I think I'll drop the R&S. I will be doing CW Aesop. I just had a hard time letting go of the grammar! Thanks sooo much! - Michelle in CA 13:35 Jul 8 (0)
• Jere is my plans... - Quiver0f10 11:46 Jul 8 (1)
  • Because I value the way R&S English teaches many aspects of writing... - Magic Wand 13:55 Jul 8 (0)
• Here's what I'm planning - - profmom 11:41 Jul 8 (0)
• Which CW level are you planning on using? - Sunny 10:25 Jul 8 (1)
  • I forgot Diagramming issue - Sunny 10:26 Jul 8 (0)
• You have grammar in the MWG, grammar in CW, and grammar in the latin. Don't you think that's enough? I do. :) - OhElizabeth 10:21 Jul 8 (0)

Ria - you said awhile back...(Saxon/Singapore ?) - Penny in VT 10:09 Jul 8 (3)

• LOL! (m) - Ria 14:07 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thank you a ton... (m) - Penny in VT 15:02 Jul 8 (0)
• Wonderwing? Is that what Wonder Woman uses to fly? Sorry about tha! (nt) - Penny in VT, LOL 10:11 Jul 8 (0)

Anyone still waiting on your Hands & Hearts order? I placed my order on June 14th and it hasn't even shipped yet! (nt) - mel 9:38 Jul 8 (5)

• Got mine on Friday - I did order on June 15 - but after seeing my stuff it was well worth the wait...(m) - Kim 10:25 Jul 9 (0)
• I ordered mine around the same time and just received it; nt - lisa 19:47 Jul 8 (0)
• When I ordered mine in Feb., I got it within a few days. They really must be swamped. NT - Becki in IN 10:59 Jul 8 (0)
• They tend to be a little slow. If you email them and ask about your order, it seems to speed up the process. nt - Lisa B 10:24 Jul 8 (1)
  • Well, I've already done this and it didn't seem to help much :0) I guess they are really busy. nt - mel 11:59 Jul 8 (0)

Colleen, about WA and a question for you... - Magic Wand 8:59 Jul 8 (0)

Are there any samples of the Classical Writing, or an explanation,,, - CindyJ 8:35 Jul 8 (2)

• There are samples at the CW store - Carolyn in MN 8:43 Jul 8 (0)
• Link inside... - Tarpon Girl 8:42 Jul 8 (0)

MUS - do you supplement? With what? nt - Michelle T 8:32 Jul 8 (4)

• We've used MUS from K through 5th grade so far - Sue in St Pete 12:30 Jul 8 (0)
• We supplement with the MUS online drill and - Sunny 9:43 Jul 8 (0)
• We just recieved MUS, but here is what I plan on doing... - Tarpon Girl 8:47 Jul 8 (0)
• I supplement (m) - Yvette S. 8:42 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone used Sonlight Cores and slowed them down? - earlnmichelle 7:43 Jul 8 (8)

• Thanks so much. Sometimes you just need "permission" - KWIM? (nt) - earlnmichelle 9:26 Jul 8 (0)
• That is what I am doing....after asking on these boards and getting the ok.m.. - With Grace 9:24 Jul 8 (0)
• That's the beauty of Sonlight... - Laura in VA 8:49 Jul 8 (0)
• I am combining Core 3 with SOTW 3, and I know it's going to take me at least 1 1/2 years. But that's okay--we're learning a ton! nt. - Diane in Phoenix 8:46 Jul 8 (0)
• We are doing 3+4 over a year and a half nt - Quiver0f10 8:37 Jul 8 (0)
• Core 6 will take us two years to complete - Karen in Maryland 8:03 Jul 8 (0)
• Of course, it's okay! You're the teacher. Do what works best for you. nt - Becki in IN 8:01 Jul 8 (0)
• I should add . . . - earlnmichelle 7:45 Jul 8 (0)

We'll be traveling a large part of next year and considering WP. Is this pretty self-contained? (m) - MMD 7:40 Jul 8 (3)

• Re: We'll be traveling a large part of next year and considering WP. Is this pretty self-contained? (m) - profmom 10:27 Jul 8 (2)
  • P.S. Have a great trip! It sounds wonderful! nt - profmom 12:57 Jul 8 (1)
    • Thanks for your help! I am looking forward to WP the more I hear about it! nt - MMD 17:10 Jul 8 (0)

3rd grade anyone? What we're doing - what are you doing? - earlnmichelle 7:33 Jul 8 (11)

• We're doing....(m) - Regena in KY 21:10 Jul 8 (0)
• Our plan... - abbeyej 19:22 Jul 8 (0)
• Here's our list... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 19:02 Jul 8 (1)
  • Forgot to add... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 19:04 Jul 8 (0)
• This is the plan (so far) for my 3rd grader........... - EchoMom 18:37 Jul 8 (0)
• At our house... - Kelli in TN 11:15 Jul 8 (1)
  • I forgot...LC1 will be in the lineup too! ntnt - Kelli in TN 11:16 Jul 8 (0)
• My 3rd grade dd will be doing . . . - Sheila in OK 9:23 Jul 8 (0)
• Looks good to me! Does R&S 3 include any writing? (nt) - Wendi 9:09 Jul 8 (1)
  • Ooh! Forgot Writer's Jungle assignments! Thanks for reminding me. (nt) - earlnmichelle 9:27 Jul 8 (0)
• Oh, I see this discussion just below! But if anyone wants to add anything . . . (nt) - earlnmichelle 7:36 Jul 8 (0)

Could you please tell me if you have used ECC or Gallopping the globe and why you chose that one please!?... - MammaBear 7:16 Jul 8 (5)

• We are using ECC... - momofkhm 11:47 Jul 8 (0)
• I'm using GTG ... - LisaL 8:46 Jul 8 (0)
• To me, the two biggest differences are.... - Donna A. 8:34 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree with Donna . . . . - Sheila in OK 9:18 Jul 8 (0)
• We used Galloping the Globe several years ago... - Calico Frog 7:18 Jul 8 (0)

FYI: New venue for selling curriculum instead of ebay... - coloradostef 6:43 Jul 8 (2)

• Thank you for sharing! looks like a great place. nt - mel 9:02 Jul 8 (0)
• Thanks for posting. I'd rather support a homeschool family rather than ebay! nt - Nanci in WA 8:20 Jul 8 (0)

As a new homeschool mom I want to thank you all for your help! I think I have finally chosen my curriculum! - mandyd 5:42 Jul 8 (2)

• Hey!! No fair, you have to tell us what you chose, board requirements,lol nt - Des 6:11 Jul 8 (1)
  • Give me a day or so to organize and I will show you my choices. Your feedback would be GREATLY appreciated! - mandyd 20:57 Jul 8 (0)

HELP!!!!!! TOG users - Rhonda 5:13 Jul 8 (7)

• Re: HELP!!!!!! TOG users - Rhonda 12:23 Jul 8 (0)
• OK hang in there.... - Rhonda S 10:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Take a deep breath - Mom2boys 6:11 Jul 8 (0)
• Rhonda - Des 6:10 Jul 8 (0)
• I've only done year 2 but here are some thoughts... - Janis in DE 6:08 Jul 8 (1)
  • Re: I've only done year 2 but here are some thoughts... - Rhonda 6:31 Jul 8 (0)
• I just received my supplies yesterday too. I am eagerly awaiting replies! - mandyd 5:44 Jul 8 (0)

Could I get some help, this looks like a long day, should I trim it somewhere - Chris in CA 22:16 Jul 7 (23)

• Re: Some help - cm 11:07 Jul 8 (1)
  • Oh I can relate to you there - Chris in CA 15:43 Jul 8 (0)
• Cut English, typing should take 10 min. or less I'd probably - frogpond1 7:50 Jul 8 (3)
  • Good food for thought, my only concern - Chris in CA 15:41 Jul 8 (2)
    • One thing we do is try to stick to a simple schedule and then - frogpond1 17:46 Jul 8 (1)
      • I would love to see your schedule, especially - Chris in CA 18:17 Jul 8 (0)
• What is the "english" on top of CW? (m) - OhElizabeth 6:52 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks Elizabeth, the english is - Chris in CA 15:37 Jul 8 (0)
• Only change I'd make is to alternate some things - like History MWF and Science TTH, if possible. nt - JFS in IL 6:14 Jul 8 (0)
• Ways I would trim that schedule... - Laura in CT 5:59 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks, we are planning on starting Elementary Greek i - Chris in CA 15:33 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Could I get some help, this looks like a long day, should I trim it somewhere - Frankie 5:14 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thank you, I think that's wise - Chris in CA 15:30 Jul 8 (0)
• Mine is looking like yours, -m - Kathie in VA 4:32 Jul 8 (1)
  • You ask good questions - Chris in CA 15:29 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Could I get some help, this looks like a long day, should I trim it somewhere - Amy in Orlando 23:52 Jul 7 (1)
  • I'm with you... - Linda in NM 6:06 Jul 8 (0)
• This is what we are doing for 4th grade - Laura in China 23:29 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thanks Laura, nt - Chris in CA 15:52 Jul 8 (0)
• It looks a bit long to me... - Magic Wand 23:05 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thanks for sharing your schedule, I love to see what others are doing nt - Chris in CA 15:51 Jul 8 (0)
• a few questions for you - LynnF in IL 22:45 Jul 7 (1)
  • Good questions - Chris in CA 15:50 Jul 8 (0)

A beka math - Amy, WI 22:12 Jul 7 (2)

• Re: A beka math - lizh 23:30 Jul 7 (1)
  • I actually like the Curriculum guide...more - Sheryl in NJ 3:40 Jul 8 (0)

Picked up some Cuisenaire rods at the thrift store...now, what do I do with them? We use Saxon Math...(m) - katalaska 21:41 Jul 7 (6)

• Also, there are websites. - Cindyg 19:49 Jul 8 (0)
• Miquon is a great math program and quite cheap... - Arch At Home 4:21 Jul 8 (3)
  • Miquon is a GREAT (and cheap!) math supplement program! Or, to just use the rods... - Lori D. 10:02 Jul 8 (2)
    • Aaaah, thank you for pointing me to Rainbow Resource--I haven't placed my 2006-2007 order yet!! :) nt - katalaska 18:34 Jul 9 (1)
      • Adding a few resources for your rods might just bump you up into free shipping! ; ) (nt) - Lori D. 23:17 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes, there are actual programs that use them....m - Julieofsardis 23:13 Jul 7 (0)

Does anyone do history and/or science daily? Dc would if they had it their way. nt - saved1112 21:08 Jul 7 (12)

• Yes, I schedule it daily in order to make sure and get it all in despite interruptions I know will come along. nt - Regena in KY 21:17 Jul 8 (0)
• I think we're going to start out that way... - Ali in OR 18:34 Jul 8 (0)
• YEs we do both daily. My boys are 7th and 9th this fall.nt - Gloria in AR 11:31 Jul 8 (0)
• Last year we did History 1 week & Science the next so we could focus an entire week on each (m) - mel 9:07 Jul 8 (0)
• History, yes, we love it! Science, no, it's like pulling teeth around here! (nt) - earlnmichelle 7:39 Jul 8 (0)
• we alternate history and geography MWF with Latin, logic, and typing T/Th...nt - Linda in NM 6:04 Jul 8 (0)
• History daily, science 3-4 days a week most weeks. nt - Laura in CT 6:00 Jul 8 (0)
• Yes. We do History 2 days/Science 2 days - Mom2boys 6:00 Jul 8 (0)
• Yes, we do. - Rhonda S 5:02 Jul 8 (1)
  • Good suggestions. I'll try this. nt - saved1112 10:30 Jul 8 (0)
• No, I don't have the energy or inclination. How old are your kids? If they're very young, I can see doing it. nt - Amy in Orlando 23:53 Jul 7 (1)
  • Ds11, dd5, ds4, ds2... they would like these daily. nt - saved1112 10:29 Jul 8 (0)

Spelling - Kimberly 20:33 Jul 7 (6)

• I think SP is a fine program, but if what you've been using is working for you and your daughter, I wouldn't change anything. nt - abbeyej 8:05 Jul 8 (0)
• Spelling Power has worked well for us (m) - Raea 22:07 Jul 7 (1)
  • agree, it's working for us. we started with Natural Speller, but it only went to 6th grade, I like having something go through high school (and not starting spelling until 3rd grade). NT - LynnF in IL 22:47 Jul 7 (0)
• I wasn't impressed. I would stick with what's already working. nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:47 Jul 7 (2)
  • Exactly!!! Not worth the switch!nt - Mama Owl 12:44 Jul 8 (0)
  • ditto. nt - mom2abcd 21:54 Jul 7 (0)

I can't believe I'm even thinking about switching math programs, but I have a question for MUS users about placement. - Cindy in NC 20:22 Jul 7 (10)

• I would move her on to 5th grade math, but start some other program for math fact memorization. - Cindyg 19:56 Jul 8 (0)
• I wouldn't put a 10 year old in Alpha...but the foundations book might work...or you could simply - Mama Owl 12:49 Jul 8 (0)
• Cindy: is it just because of the math facts that your daughter hates the math? Or... - Lori D. 10:09 Jul 8 (0)
• We use and love MUS, but if her problem is just math facts, I would get something like Math Facts in a Flash. (m) - Becki in IN 8:14 Jul 8 (0)
• I use and love MUS, but in your shoes I wouldn't switch. link inside. m - Stacy in NJ 7:36 Jul 8 (0)
• R&S math 5 is very similar to 4 - MIch elle 6:33 Jul 8 (0)
• Another thought is to get the OLD Math-U-See Foundations which covers... - Lori D. 22:36 Jul 7 (2)
  • This is what I did - Des 7:36 Jul 8 (0)
  • I have Foundations and Advanced for sale on the Swap board if you are interested... nt - Nanci in WA 7:12 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you looked at their online placement tests? - Chris in CA 20:46 Jul 7 (0)

Has anyone combined Veritas Press cards with STOW and Hillyer (child's history of the world) nt - Jennifer in IL 19:35 Jul 7 (1)

• Link only. nt - Kay in Cal 19:42 Jul 7 (0)

Latin for Children question.... - Tarpon Girl 19:29 Jul 7 (5)

• Thanks so much everyone.... (m) - Tarpon Girl 8:39 Jul 8 (0)
• I am finding it very meaty and complete with regard to Latin grammar. (nt) - Julie in AK 8:05 Jul 8 (0)
• It is linked to Shurley Grammar (sm) - *anj* 23:17 Jul 7 (0)
• Small amt of knowledge here: (m) - GraceinMD 20:56 Jul 7 (0)
• I can't compare it to LC, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:07 Jul 7 (0)

Sunny, could you email me privately? nt - rsmofga 18:53 Jul 7 (0)

Can anyone please help me figure out how to use Natural Speller?? (m) - Erica in PA 18:44 Jul 7 (4)

• we did the same thing as Virginia Dawn mentions in her post, and we do the same with Spelling Power now. pre-test, practice mis-spelled ones, test again, carry over mis-spelled ones to next week. NT - LynnF in IL 22:51 Jul 7 (0)
• This is what I do for that age... - Virginia Dawn 19:40 Jul 7 (2)
  • Virginia Dawn, do you know how this compares to Spelling Power? - mom2abcd 21:58 Jul 7 (1)
    • Late answer... - Virginia Dawn 20:10 Jul 10 (0)

Music Ace Deluxe - What is your experience? Is it worthwhile? (Cross-posted on general board.) nt - lovemykids 18:42 Jul 7 (4)

• I bought it a couple of years ago, and my son never did choose it as a free choice computer game. - Cindyg 20:03 Jul 8 (0)
• We are finishing MA1 and starting MA2 soon. Definitely worth it! Kids enjoy it so much and they are learning music theory, to boot! LOL! -nt - Kinsa 10:55 Jul 8 (0)
• Absolutely worth it. My 6 year old sons ask for it very often and their music major grandma is very impressed how much music theory they have learned. nt. - Socal Sandra 10:21 Jul 8 (0)
• We own Music Ace I & II and yes it's worth the price... - MIch elle 9:55 Jul 8 (0)

Would you use Sonlight core 1 with 10yo 4th grader, and a 8yo 2nd grader? (nm) - mammato4 17:00 Jul 7 (9)

• I did it and had a GREAT year! - Christi/NC 14:01 Jul 8 (0)
• Let Core 1 direct the topics and use WTM suggestions for the 4th gr? - Laurel in CA 9:53 Jul 8 (0)
• Personally--no; too light for the 4th grader, IMO. nt - Laura in CT 6:02 Jul 8 (3)
  • I think it's to light too. My 10 yr old did well with Core 6 last yr.(m) - Tina in ME 8:50 Jul 8 (0)
  • No - I had to do TONS of beefing up when I did Core 1 with my 9yo and 6yo. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:57 Jul 8 (1)
    • And I ended up switching to Core 6 last year (starting in the middle) and did that with my 10yo and 7yo. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 11:24 Jul 8 (0)
• Only if the books are interesting enough for the older child! - Mama Owl 19:42 Jul 7 (0)
• I am with similar children... - GVA 18:25 Jul 7 (0)
• I would, definitely. nt - Michelle T 18:12 Jul 7 (0)

Ideas for drawing, computer art, graphic arts , film making? 8th grader - Mickey 16:54 Jul 7 (6)

• Re: Ideas for drawing, computer art, graphic arts , film making? 8th grader - Amy 22:03 Jul 7 (3)
  • I would love to hear about what books you use and recommend, Amy. - Nanci in WA 7:15 Jul 8 (2)
    • Re: I would too! And that "session" site looks fantastic.... - Mickey 8:59 Jul 8 (1)
      • Amy, what great info/help! Would you consider also posting on the High School Board too? (nt) - Lori D. 10:15 Jul 8 (0)
• I can help with art suggestions - Nanci in WA 17:31 Jul 7 (1)
  • Re: Thank you. I found Bruce McIntyre at B&N store. nt - Mickey 12:40 Jul 8 (0)

Best place to buy audio books online? nt - Mel in Ga. 15:52 Jul 7 (2)

• Link... - Tarpon Girl 18:53 Jul 7 (1)
  • Blackstone gives a discount to home schoolers; I also use audible.com - Debbie in Plano 22:55 Jul 7 (0)

Just came upon this homeschooling curriculum provider m - Nanci in WA 15:23 Jul 7 (0)

History Odyssey & SOTW 2nd edition.... news! - Nicole 15:04 Jul 7 (0)

'Music Masters' CD's? What are these like? (NT) - Penny 14:59 Jul 7 (8)

• We like them a lot! You can hear samples on amazon and buy cheap from RR. nt - OhElizabeth 17:54 Jul 7 (4)
  • FYI - and a little bit cheaper from Amazon (link) - nutmeg 18:04 Jul 7 (3)
    • Psych! That has never happened to me! - nutmeg 23:18 Jul 7 (1)
      • Been happening to a lot of us lately & never used to. ??? THX. nt - mom2abcd 7:11 Jul 8 (0)
    • Can't see the link. Can you please post it in the body of the message? Thanks. nt - mom2abcd 22:11 Jul 7 (0)
• Little vignettes of the artists' lives interspersed with excerpts from some of their most well known music. Then there's a longer selection or two at the end, generally in its entirety. nt - Regena in KY 15:03 Jul 7 (2)
  • Thanks...What age is it good for. I have 3rd and a 1st. (More) - Penny 16:18 Jul 7 (1)
    • Well, I began using it with my older son when he was in third or fourth grade.....(m) - Regena in KY 21:42 Jul 8 (0)

Do you schedule your whole year in advance? Month? Week? - Prov31Sandra 14:40 Jul 7 (27)

• Week. I let the curriculum designers do the yearly planning. - Cindyg 20:05 Jul 8 (0)
• Normally I just plan week by week. however this year...more - Gloria in AR 11:36 Jul 8 (0)
• I plot out the entire year and summer (m) - flpeggy 10:10 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Do you schedule your whole year in advance? Month? Week? - Des 8:31 Jul 8 (0)
• I do - Becki in IN 8:17 Jul 8 (1)
  • Forgot to mention, - Becki in IN 8:19 Jul 8 (0)
• Rough sketch of the year, then I write out detailed plans by the week. nt - angela in ohio 7:39 Jul 8 (0)
• Wow! Thanks ladies...we're going to try weekly planning/journalling. nt - prov31Sandra 4:50 Jul 8 (0)
• I have a rough idea of where we are going for the year - Laura in China 23:33 Jul 7 (0)
• I use a spreadsheet to figure out how much of each thing each student needs to do every week of the year. - Jenny in Florida 20:02 Jul 7 (0)
• Trying something different this year - Chris in CA 19:52 Jul 7 (2)
  • Similar here... - Linda in NM 6:02 Jul 8 (0)
  • This is exactly what I'm doing this year, same site, same reasoning... - Renai 3:44 Jul 8 (0)
• Day? :) - nutmeg 18:09 Jul 7 (1)
  • Pretty much the same here... - GVA 18:27 Jul 7 (0)
• I like to plan my year completely in advance so that I can focus on *teaching* during the school year... (m) - Jennifer in FL 17:10 Jul 7 (0)
• I plan out the calendar year (beginning, holidays, ending) before we start. I plan daily work schedules 10 weeks at a time. nt - Christi/NC 16:23 Jul 7 (0)
• I schedule one week at a time, but I basically know that we should do 4-5 math lessons, 1 Shurley lesson, 1 SOTW chapter, etc. nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:22 Jul 7 (0)
• Plan for the year but schedule only 1-3 weeks out (m) - Gigi 16:19 Jul 7 (1)
  • I plan similarly, but just copy the TOC where applicable instead of making a chart. nt - Magic Wand 23:08 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: Do you schedule your whole year in advance? Month? Week? - Diane 16:01 Jul 7 (0)
• I do the entire year in advance because I'm too busy during the school year to do it....(m) - Regena in KY 15:09 Jul 7 (0)
• I schedule differently for different grades... - Ann in Texas 15:07 Jul 7 (0)
• I schedule in 6 week chunks... - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 14:51 Jul 7 (3)
  • could you link the specific planner pages that you use from DonnaYoung? - Nicole 14:59 Jul 7 (2)
    • The one I use is off the one subject planner page. It has a section at the top for notes, then 6 rows of 5 days at the bottom. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 11:39 Jul 8 (0)
    • Link inside - Gigi 16:29 Jul 7 (0)

Options for Astronomy/Earth Science for 7th grade? - Angel 14:35 Jul 7 (3)

• We loved Astronomy from Apologia for sixth grade... - Linda in NM 15:43 Jul 7 (2)
  • Linda, I always enjoy hearing what you're doing. - Kristine out of lurking 18:38 Jul 7 (1)
    • Hi, Kristine... - Linda in NM 6:00 Jul 8 (0)

Looking good computer based Spanish program for a 6th & 3rd grader. Something they could do on their on to get exposure.nt - Suein PA 14:27 Jul 7 (3)

• Does your library have Rosetta Stone? Ours does and we can access it online free. It would be doable for your children's ages I think. - Nanci in WA 14:29 Jul 7 (2)
  • Wow. Thanks Nanci. I just checked my library to see if this was available and it is. I wish I had known about this a month ago! nt - LB in CA 19:59 Jul 7 (1)
    • I am so glad for you. Now you can explore as many languages as you want for free! nt - Nanci in WA 7:14 Jul 8 (0)

Question for users of Mary Daly's Diagramming... (m) - Wally 14:26 Jul 7 (1)

• This is how we used the Mary Daly books- - flpeggy 10:25 Jul 8 (0)

I've heard some of you do 1/2 year history, 1/2 year science, and I have a question (m) - katalaska 14:07 Jul 7 (5)

• here's what we do, and how we encompass the other subjects in all this... - LynnF in IL 23:25 Jul 7 (2)
  • Okay so how do you get 1yr done in only 1/2 yr? -m - Kathie in VA 4:44 Jul 8 (1)
    • yes, we typically do 2 lessons, sometimes 3 - the audio cd chapters only take up 3-10 minutes (depending on the chapter) so we can easily fit 2-3 ch. in less than 1/2 hour. (more) - LynnF in IL 22:04 Jul 8 (0)
• We have done a few things... - AK 17:30 Jul 7 (0)
• Ours looks like this. . . - Pegasus 14:17 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone have experience with Classic Worktext? - self777 13:39 Jul 7 (0)

For anyone who has used both SWR and Phonics Zoo... - MKH 13:25 Jul 7 (0)

R & S English 4 - to skip or not to skip? - Ida 13:15 Jul 7 (7)

• My dd did R&S Eng 3 and skipped to 5 -m - Kathie in VA 15:49 Jul 7 (0)
• 5 is definantly not a review of 4... - Lolly 15:06 Jul 7 (0)
• I have the same situation with my dd, and am doing 4 with her next year... - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 14:56 Jul 7 (0)
• I would not skip any level of Rod and Staff.... - Kelli in TN 13:35 Jul 7 (2)
  • I agree! nt - Becki in IN 8:08 Jul 8 (0)
  • I second this opinion. I did 3rd, 4th, and my dd with do 5th - Laura R (FL) 6:55 Jul 8 (0)
• I did this with one of my sons (m) - Gigi 13:34 Jul 7 (0)

Has anyone used any of Bruce McIntyre's Drawing books (other than Drawing Textbook)? Link inside - Nanci in WA 13:11 Jul 7 (0)