New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 10 (0)

What do you think of combining TruthQuest with Veritas Press Cards? If anyone has done this, please share your experience. (more) - Terri in WA 23:00 Jul 10 (0)

Mabelen..thanks so much for the link to ALEKS recommended course sequence..m - Lyn NoCA 22:42 Jul 10 (0)

Question for Ria re: Calvert Spanish (m) - buddhabelly 22:10 Jul 10 (0)

Classical Christian Education- History Grade 1 - Cathy 21:55 Jul 10 (1)

• We used SOTW and Egermeiers Bible Stortybook, but . . - Brenda in FL 22:30 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone used the WIN Writing In Narrative books, Level A or B? Please tell me what you think! nt - Sheralyn 21:51 Jul 10 (2)

• These are one of the *few* things I bought, tried, didn't like and gave away *immediately* m - 5wolfcubs 22:10 Jul 10 (1)
  • Wow. If thats not a negative review I don't know what is :) m - Sheralyn 22:39 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone tried this for teaching Outlining? -m - Kathie in VA 21:46 Jul 10 (1)

• What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, and I hope it goes well -nt- - Yvette 22:41 Jul 10 (0)

Link to Kimber's copywork referenced below? Thanks. nt - Veronica 21:21 Jul 10 (1)

• Here's a link to all her products on Lulu.com - lovemykids 22:48 Jul 10 (0)

Looking for opinions on R&S Spelling for 3rd grade. Anyone use this? nt - Veronica 21:08 Jul 10 (1)

• Loved it here! (sm) - Rhondabee 21:55 Jul 10 (0)

SOTW I for a 3rd grader, is it too easy for this grade? - Julianne in VA 20:39 Jul 10 (2)

• I think it's fine. Add in as you go along if you find it's a bit light (nt) - Laura in China 21:07 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes, it should be a nice fit, especially if you do the AG along with it! nt - PameLA in VA 20:55 Jul 10 (0)

Any suggestions for a great geography game for middle and high school? - Diana 20:31 Jul 10 (0)

Growing with Grammar...can we jump right into gr 2, or - 10Acres 20:16 Jul 10 (0)

Susanne in AZ...thanks for answering my question below re: Math and Music! nt - Hoggirl 19:36 Jul 10 (0)

At what age do you start a reading comprehension program? - Karie 19:31 Jul 10 (8)

• I think talking, talking, talking about the story at an age appropriate level is all that's necessary. nt - Kristine out of lurking 22:34 Jul 10 (0)
• Is your copy of Peter & the Starcatchers the one with 451 pages?.... - Rhondabee 21:12 Jul 10 (0)
• We've never used one here either nt - Chris in CA 21:03 Jul 10 (0)
• We are using one right now, and my kids think it is the most dorky thing... - kel 21:03 Jul 10 (0)
• I've never felt the need to use one. My oldest is 12, btw. (nt) - Colleen 20:21 Jul 10 (0)
• Calvin did Reading Detective for a few months in 4th grade - Laura in China 20:06 Jul 10 (0)
• Never. We just do lots of narration, dictation, and discussion of what they are reading. nt - KPM 20:00 Jul 10 (0)
• I asked a similar question ("what do you use?") several yrs ago on these boards (m) - GraceinMD 19:41 Jul 10 (0)

Anyone read the book called the Human Web - A Bird's Eye View of World History? - Jenny in Atl 19:27 Jul 10 (0)

Revised SOTW released yet? - Jen 19:06 Jul 10 (0)

Magazine for a just turned 6 yo girl? - Sandy Redding 19:01 Jul 10 (6)

• My DC liked "Ladybug" better then "Spider". (more inside) - Daisy 20:16 Jul 10 (0)
• We loved Click! (m) - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 19:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Does she like animals? My 6y ds gets Zoobooks and loves them! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:03 Jul 10 (3)
  • Yes she does!! - Sandy Redding 19:11 Jul 10 (2)
    • "Your Big Backyard" or "Ranger Rick" are also great for animal-loving kids... (link inside) - Stacia 20:25 Jul 10 (1)
      • My girls loved Ranger Rick nt - Chris in CA 21:04 Jul 10 (0)

How to handle the review weeks in the beginning of TOG y3 ... - Monique in NJ 19:00 Jul 10 (4)

• We are using year 3 too begining in August *Ü* - LisaWA 19:21 Jul 10 (3)
  • This is very helpful. My oldest will be 12... - Monique in NJ 19:29 Jul 10 (2)
    • Also... - LisaWa 21:29 Jul 10 (0)
    • That was unclear... - Monique in NJ 19:30 Jul 10 (0)

(are you up for another Calvert question?) Would a boxed curriculum make sense in this situation? - Nicole M 18:03 Jul 10 (4)

• I am in the process of trying to create my own "box." - Ida 19:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • Nice post, Ida. Keep us updated how your week goes nt - Osmosis Mom 19:41 Jul 10 (0)
• i use calvert....i like it because i just have to do the next thing and i know when i'm done...more - lottie j. 18:46 Jul 10 (0)
• Maybe... - GVA 18:23 Jul 10 (0)

PL and LC1 before Latin prep in 6th? - Suzy 17:56 Jul 10 (2)

• I don't know PL but I do LC a little...m - Patricia in ATL (GPS member) 21:22 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm not familiar with those programmes - Laura in China of the Galore Park Gang 18:59 Jul 10 (0)

Is there a website somewhere that has free logic worksheets like in the mind benders series? Just wanting to try a few out. (nm) - Janee'TX 17:22 Jul 10 (4)

• You can get free demos of the cd versions of Mindbenders & others -m - Kathie in Va 21:14 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes... CBD has samples (which you can print) of both Mind Benders and Perplexors... - abbeyej 17:53 Jul 10 (0)
• Not familiar with MindBenders, but you can download some - momof10 17:38 Jul 10 (1)
  • Have you used this site? Did it seem to generate a lot of ads into your mailbox? nt - lovemykids 21:04 Jul 10 (0)

Anyone care to share what they are using for 2nd Grade Curriculum? - DoraD 17:22 Jul 10 (16)

• Here's ours.....m - Julieofsardis 21:19 Jul 10 (0)
• Here are our 2nd grade plans... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 20:19 Jul 10 (0)
• Here's ours: - Pensguys 20:08 Jul 10 (0)
• Here's my plan so far -m - Kathie in Va 20:01 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Anyone care to share what they are using for 2nd Grade Curriculum? - Kristin 19:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Having major tantrums over finding an LA, but here's our plans... - 10Acres 19:38 Jul 10 (0)
• My 9th dc will be in 2nd this year . . . - Luann in ID 18:51 Jul 10 (1)
  • I forgot piano and maybe violin (if I can brace myself for having a beginning violinist in the house again) nt - Luann in ID 18:53 Jul 10 (0)
• So far... - Jenny in Atl 18:46 Jul 10 (0)
• What we did... - Daisy 18:21 Jul 10 (0)
• And ours... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 18:11 Jul 10 (0)
• Our 2nd grade doesn't start till January, but if all goes well... - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 18:07 Jul 10 (0)
• Here's ours - Chris in VA 17:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Our 2nd grade - Trivium Academy 17:48 Jul 10 (0)
• Here's ours - Laura in China 17:45 Jul 10 (0)
• I actually have it up on another tab and will paste it - LOL. - one l michele 17:35 Jul 10 (0)

Danielle's (MP's First Start French author) article about teaching a foreign language is at Home Education Magazine's website (link) - Trivium Academy 17:21 Jul 10 (0)

I know this might be controversial, but I'm just thinking out loud about testing... - Diane 16:59 Jul 10 (23)

• Therein lies the rub.... - TarponGirl 22:38 Jul 10 (0)
• Idaho has a perfect (IMHO) solution to this question . . . - Luann in ID 20:46 Jul 10 (1)
  • That is really interesting. Thanks for linking it! nt - Leigh Ann 23:05 Jul 10 (0)
• I think you have to decide first and foremost who owns your children and what your vision is for them - Dawn K 19:56 Jul 10 (0)
• There are folks who never intended to teach, just use homeschool as an excuse to stay in bed. We had one in our family! nt - Julie in MN 18:56 Jul 10 (0)
• I think you over-estimate how well ps children are doing. m - Stacy in NJ 18:14 Jul 10 (0)
• In my Dh's 11+ yrs of ps teaching he has never had a homeschooled student who was "behind" the other classmates. (sm) - Daisy 17:31 Jul 10 (7)
  • I really think this is a basic stats or research methods problem. The fewer people polled the less accurate the results. (sm) - Daisy 17:53 Jul 10 (6)
    • You are right about this is a basic research problem, but...... - Kathy in MD 18:42 Jul 10 (5)
      • I agree with much of what you say but... - Daisy 19:08 Jul 10 (4)
        • Daisy, you are absolutely correct! Our children *are* commodities in the government school system and it has been proven time and again that regardless of how much money we throw at the "problem" (insert "problem here.. class size, resources, programs, etc...) that all our omnipotent government really must do with our precious children is graduate consumers. <nt> - TarponGirl 22:59 Jul 10 (0)
        • May I quote you? "I agree with much of what you say but"... - Kathy in MD 20:17 Jul 10 (2)
          • Our school system is designed to accomodate no student in particular, rather the main goal is to take on as many students as possible. The fact that some students can adapt to the conditions and that some teachers actually care and are good at what they do is a mere by-product. Surely there are many a school bureaucrats that would blush to hear that we think they are "maximizing the efficiency of our tax dollar" as they cash their six figure paychecks while our governmental school systems fails. <nt> - TarponGirl 23:12 Jul 10 (0)
          • Beautifully said. ITA! nt - Daisy 20:24 Jul 10 (0)
• Dunno. - Myrtle 17:03 Jul 10 (7)
  • This was the thread by the way... - Diane 17:15 Jul 10 (0)
  • I would have thought that too... - Diane 17:09 Jul 10 (5)
    • Could it be that the children returning to ps where children that parents' struggled to teach? That would explain a higher level of "behind" students. nt - Daisy 17:22 Jul 10 (4)
      • I was thinking that as well.... - Diane 17:23 Jul 10 (0)
      • I was thinking that as well.... - Diane 17:23 Jul 10 (0)
      • I was thinking that as well.... - Diane 17:23 Jul 10 (0)
      • Gee whiz. "were" not where. nt - Daisy 17:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Meant to put this on the General Board... - Diane 17:01 Jul 10 (0)

Are the teacher's guides from Write Source worth the price? - Michelle T 16:55 Jul 10 (1)

• I used Write Source for 7th gr. and I really needed the TE... - LunaLee 17:04 Jul 10 (0)

Please tell me it's ok that my kids can't do all their work independently...(more) - Jennifer Not 16:22 Jul 10 (18)

• It would never, ever occur to me to expect dc that age to work independently... - Ellie 20:47 Jul 10 (0)
• No way, I have too much fun learning WITH my children : ) (nt) - Dawne 19:58 Jul 10 (0)
• I've been thinking about this. m - profmom 19:35 Jul 10 (0)
• My 5th grader is doing some independent work, but we still all sit at the table for English and Maths - Laura in China 17:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh, dear. This is such a pet peeve of mine (m) - Ria 17:46 Jul 10 (6)
  • I agree, also! Thanks for the continued encouragement to teach! nt - Zee 20:41 Jul 10 (0)
  • I'm so glad to hear you say this. Really and truly. :) nt - imeverywoman 19:19 Jul 10 (0)
  • I look at it this way - Karin 18:30 Jul 10 (1)
    • I agree.... - Kelli in TN 18:59 Jul 10 (0)
  • I agree! (nt) - angela in ohio 18:17 Jul 10 (0)
  • yes! hopefully I didnt give a different impression down the board a bit... A new question to Jennifer.... what is independant ? *Ü* - LisaWA 17:58 Jul 10 (0)
• but its one of teh huge benefits of homeschooling that we can give them one on one... - Peela 17:37 Jul 10 (0)
• Pish. My dd going into 2nd grade has no intentions of doing her work independently. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:27 Jul 10 (0)
• I wonder at the quality of education when children that young are expected to do it all on their own... - Dayle in Guatemala 17:00 Jul 10 (0)
• Sounds great to me. I don't expect kids that young to do much independently.... - Michelle T 16:49 Jul 10 (0)
• You're doing fine, and as you said, you don't want that kind of arrangement anyway. No worries. : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:40 Jul 10 (0)
• Oh, well. You know the child really should be able to work on his own... - Jean in Wisc. 16:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Its ok!! - LisaWa 16:29 Jul 10 (0)

Is the tracker a lot of people use the Home School Inc, or is it some other site? - EgoElfWife 16:20 Jul 10 (1)

• Nevermind, I found a thread from Trivium Academy linking to another thread and something about homeschool Tracker so I am going to check those out.... nt - EgoElfWife 16:34 Jul 10 (0)

How much does a complete level of Rod and Staff cost? - Osmosis Mom 16:20 Jul 10 (7)

• Thanks, ladies nt - Osmosis Mom 17:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Are you asking for a complete curriculum for a level or for a specific subject area? nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:38 Jul 10 (1)
  • Meant to post this link, but here is one for R&S books (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:40 Jul 10 (0)
• I've yet to buy any of them new...(m) - Colleen 17:10 Jul 10 (2)
  • LOL, thanks for your advice,Colleen (and do I dare look for grade 7 used now??) nt - Osmosis Mom 17:42 Jul 10 (0)
  • I agree...I only bought the set new for my oldest because I've never used it before.. - LunaLee 17:16 Jul 10 (0)
• Depending on the level you want., but $30-45. I just got 5 and it was $43 and some change. nt - LunaLee 17:07 Jul 10 (0)

How many times a week do you do logic? TIA - Mel 15:53 Jul 10 (2)

• Once a fortnight, alternating with philosophy. 5th grade - Logic Liftoff/Philosophy for Kids (nt) - Laura in China 17:38 Jul 10 (0)
• For us, time spent on Logic has varied with grade level... - Lori D. 17:12 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone actually gotten Bite-Size Physics yet? - Carrie 15:42 Jul 10 (0)

Individual spelling lists - Jean in Newcastle 15:10 Jul 10 (0)

WTMindy..if you're around I have a question re ALEKS levels..m - Lyn NoCA 15:05 Jul 10 (3)

• I just looked at the website and they have course - Mabelen 22:16 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thank you so much for this link...m - Lyn NoCA 22:24 Jul 10 (0)
• My dd is in the middle of doing an intensive review of - Mabelen 16:48 Jul 10 (0)

Literature series....I'm looking for something along the lines of the Mosdos series for my fifth grader. SECULAR, please. Any ideas? (nt) - molly's mom 14:23 Jul 10 (3)

• Have you looked at a series of books called 'Best Selling...." m - kRenee 16:52 Jul 10 (2)
  • Darn IT! Can't type while lying in bed enjoying the air conditioning. No, I haven't seen it, but I"m going to find it ASAP! Sounds like EXACTLY what I"m looking for! Thanks so much! - molly's mom 19:54 Jul 10 (0)
  • Wow! I - molly's mom 19:53 Jul 10 (0)

karenciavo, what Teaching Co dvds do you plan on using this year with TOG? - Monique in NJ 14:08 Jul 10 (5)

• Re: karenciavo, what Teaching Co dvds do you plan on using this year with TOG? - LisaWA 16:41 Jul 10 (0)
• I having been using Western Civilization Part I with Noble. My son who was in 6th last year watched along with his older brother. He liked it... - karenciavo 14:23 Jul 10 (2)
  • Re: I having been using Western Civilization Part I with Noble. My son who was in 6th last year watched along with his older brother. He liked it... - Janice in NJ 14:49 Jul 10 (1)
    • LOL... Janice I could NEVER ignore you... thanks for the input both of you! m - Monique in NJ 16:41 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: karenciavo, what Teaching Co dvds do you plan on using this year with TOG? - Janice in NJ 14:15 Jul 10 (0)

is there a school like Calvert for high school? (Abbeyej?) - Nicole M 13:56 Jul 10 (1)

• Keystone National High School (m) - Ria 14:05 Jul 10 (0)

Could anyone compare Reading Detective with the CLE Reading Comprehension Program? They both look good! (nt) - Melora in NC 13:54 Jul 10 (0)

TOG Booklists for Visual Folk... - Janice in NJ 13:40 Jul 10 (1)

• Thank you for this. Question: (m) - GraceinMD 19:36 Jul 10 (0)

Any thoughts about JEnsen's Journey Through Grammar Land (m) - CynthiaOK 13:31 Jul 10 (1)

• Well, my 7th & 5th grader started it yesterday...m - 5wolfcubs 21:43 Jul 10 (0)

Harvey's Grammar w/ CW workbooks -- Anyone use/used these? m - profmom 13:27 Jul 10 (1)

• I have not used the workbooks.....m - Patricia in ATL 14:13 Jul 10 (0)

All About Spelling -- Is a typical 3rd grader too old? nt - profmom 13:22 Jul 10 (2)

• I would say yes for the levels that are currently out....m - Julieofsardis 14:44 Jul 10 (1)
  • It depends on how much your child knows. - Polly 14:48 Jul 10 (0)

Homeschool co-op wants to use SOTW 1-4 as history texts for multi age students. Has anybody done this or know of a site for a schedule or lesson plans?... - Peabody1 12:55 Jul 10 (3)

• I was part of a small co-op for SOTW 1 and 2 and would be willing to share our plans IF... - PameLA in VA 21:13 Jul 10 (0)
• If I were doing that, I would.... - WTMindy 13:17 Jul 10 (1)
  • This is exactly what our co-op plan is this year (more) - Darcy in FL 13:41 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone used The Story Book of Science by Jean Henri Fabre...? - Another Lynn 12:51 Jul 10 (3)

• Thanks! I'm glad to know others liked it. I was thinking of using it as a read aloud as we will get additional science through Classical Conversations. nt. - Another Lynn 15:35 Jul 10 (0)
• We use it as a read-aloud for natural history. nt - Melissa B 14:37 Jul 10 (0)
• We really liked it and read it as a read aloud. It is free to print out online. I think at Gutenberg. nt - ilovemy6kids 12:54 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone used Writing Skills from EPS? (link inside) - Another Lynn 12:42 Jul 10 (4)

• It's a good workbook approach for kids who really need their writing instruction broken down.... - Michelle T 16:51 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes. - Deb in PA 13:00 Jul 10 (2)
  • I'll be trying it with my DD10 starting in September. She's an extremely reluctant writer. I wish us both luck! nt - Pegasus 16:32 Jul 10 (0)
  • That was really helpful, Thanks!!! nt. - Another Lynn 15:34 Jul 10 (0)

In case any of you are interested, I listed our CHOW on the sale/swap board. nt - Ria 12:26 Jul 10 (0)

Saxon Math - master sheets - can these be ordered? m - 10Acres 12:14 Jul 10 (0)

Lisa in Ohio--answered you below :-) nt - Maisy 12:09 Jul 10 (0)

If a student masters the Ayers' Spelling list, what level spelling would you consider this? nt. - Deborah 12:06 Jul 10 (0)

Shurley 3 - e. in nc 11:53 Jul 10 (3)

• I really like Shurley a lot. But . . . - Kristine out of lurking 22:37 Jul 10 (0)
• Using Shurley 3 - Vanna 12:56 Jul 10 (0)
• I really like Shurley. We don't do the jingles and (m) - kRenee 12:15 Jul 10 (0)

Laura in MO...more about Calvert Spanish 1a in our previous discussion! nt - Ria 11:42 Jul 10 (2)

• E-mail sent! I cannot thank you enough for your kind offer, Ria! nm - Laura in MO 12:56 Jul 10 (1)
  • See below...I spelled my email wrong. nt - Ria (turning three shades of red!) 13:27 Jul 10 (0)

Where to order Latin Prep? This is for a friend, not me. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 11:20 Jul 10 (4)

• Ray at Horriblebooks.com or bookdepository.co.uk ... (galorepark.com is the website for Latin Prep) nt - abbeyej 12:38 Jul 10 (3)
  • It is actually galorepark.co.uk nt other than link inside. But I would order from Ray if you are not pressed for time. - Patricia in ATL 14:15 Jul 10 (2)
    • Ah, yes, but they're smart ones over there... ;o) Galorepark.com redirects you straight to co.uk... ;o) nt - abbeyej 16:14 Jul 10 (1)
      • Does it really?! They are brilliant! :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 18:14 Jul 10 (0)

A good website to determine reading level?? - Michele in NC 11:18 Jul 10 (3)

• I haven't tried this one, but it is free and worth looking at... - Deece in MN 14:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: A good website to determine reading level?? - Myrtle 12:06 Jul 10 (0)
• I would love that info also!!! - Hope 11:59 Jul 10 (0)

calvert - alisha 11:04 Jul 10 (14)

• We used it for one year when I was sick, but... - Diane 14:31 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: We used it for one year when I was sick, but... - alisha 14:35 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: calvert - alisha 12:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: calvert.....I meant R&S grammar 4. nt - alisha 12:26 Jul 10 (0)
• I've used it sporadically, and I'd use it again if I could afford it, but not because of the accreditation. - Niffercoo 12:11 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: What grade level would you be doing? - Amber 11:11 Jul 10 (0)
• I used Calvert for years and enjoyed it (m) - Ria 11:08 Jul 10 (7)
  • Ria - Will you please explain why you do not like Calvert Math? Txs. nt - lemonshine 12:39 Jul 10 (1)
    • I found it to be extremely slow for my kids (m) - Ria 15:32 Jul 10 (0)
  • I do like Calvert pretty well but what would you use instead of it? (Maybe I have the grass is greener syndrome:))nt - Merry 11:35 Jul 10 (4)
    • Sorry that I didn't edit it first. I meant Calvert math. nt - Merry 11:36 Jul 10 (3)
      • I prefer Saxon and Horizons, with the addition of Singapore. - Ria 11:40 Jul 10 (2)
        • Ok, thanks. I haven't seen either math program. I do need math for 1st to 3rd grades. I have Calvert for 4th to 7th which has worked ok for my kids. nt - Merry 13:13 Jul 10 (0)
        • How do you add in Singapore...what book, how many lessons/how many days each week, etc. Thanks nt - momto3 12:58 Jul 10 (0)

McRuffy Science - Carrie 10:48 Jul 10 (0)

All-American History curriculum for gr. 5-8 by Celeste W. Rakes (Bright Ideas Press)... - Natalija 10:18 Jul 10 (6)

• How old are your kids? - Carol in Cal. 10:41 Jul 10 (5)
  • They are almost 10 and 12. They are heavy readers. m - Natalija 11:00 Jul 10 (4)
    • I prioritized SOTW over AAH. - Carol in Cal. 11:11 Jul 10 (3)
      • Thanks for the info. Did you just read through SOTW and AAH in their own order or try to coordinate? Are there any schedules out there that you know of? It isn't on Paula's archives. Thanks! nm - Natalija 11:17 Jul 10 (2)
        • I coordinated, but in a 'do the next thing' rather than a preplanned fashion. .nt - Carol in Cal. 11:37 Jul 10 (1)
          • Thanks for your help! nm - Natalija 11:45 Jul 10 (0)

Help me decide! Hillside PLL or language lessons for the very young by queen homeschool. (m) - Bethben 10:03 Jul 10 (3)

• I like Language Lessons from Queen homeschool. nt. - DeeinFL 17:21 Jul 10 (0)
• Well, both are certainly CM in approach, but I'd go with the Queens Homeschool book... - Michelle T 17:01 Jul 10 (0)
• some differences - hootandflutter 14:56 Jul 10 (0)

Anyone interested in TONS of teaching materials for Hakim's History of US?? - Heather F 9:51 Jul 10 (0)

Ria, if you have a moment, can I ask one more question about Calvert's Spanish? - Laura in MO 9:23 Jul 10 (6)

• I think if you can get the audio through the publisher you'll do just fine (m) - Ria 11:01 Jul 10 (5)
  • Super! Thanks again for the info! You are a great help! ;) nm - Laura in MO 11:33 Jul 10 (4)
    • Hey, Laura, want our book? (m) - Ria 11:41 Jul 10 (3)
      • You've got mail along with a great deal of appreciation!!! :) nm - Laura in MO (picking myself up off of the floor!) 12:55 Jul 10 (2)
        • Ack! I spelled our email wrong! Try again (m) - Ria 13:27 Jul 10 (1)
          • Thanks -- sent again! :) nm - Laura in MO 13:48 Jul 10 (0)

Bear with me on one more MFW question...re: creationism...sm - Liz in NC 9:21 Jul 10 (3)

• Creationism in MFW K... - Donna T. 14:48 Jul 10 (0)
• The first few lessons are when you... - Donna A. 9:55 Jul 10 (0)
• They're 7-day creationists... - GVA 9:48 Jul 10 (0)

Latin For Children? with TOG newby - R 9:03 Jul 10 (6)

• There are free extra worksheets for LFC to download. - Carolyn in Ohio 9:57 Jul 10 (0)
• The usufulness of LFC activity books depends how much reinforcement your dc need.... - Kathy in MD 9:23 Jul 10 (3)
  • One more ? Does the student book(not the activity book) have daily work sheets or daily lessons? Or is it done 1x per week, I couldn't tell how often do you use the program and if the main student book had enough reinforcement so as to skip the activity book. thanks again! nt - r 9:38 Jul 10 (2)
    • For 3rd graders, Dr. Perrin recomends spending 1 week on each lesson.... - Kathy in MD 13:29 Jul 10 (0)
    • Here's the format...(m) - *anj* 12:11 Jul 10 (0)
• Its doable..... suggestion.... - LisaWa 9:15 Jul 10 (0)

Thoughts on independence in students? - profmom 8:59 Jul 10 (6)

• my experiece is I can encourage it, and work toward it, but I certainly can't force it... - Peela 17:47 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm all for it, to a point (grin) - Ria 11:06 Jul 10 (2)
  • This is what I do too... - erica 15:56 Jul 10 (0)
  • Re: I'm all for it, to a point (grin) - profmom 12:37 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Thoughts on independence in students? - LisaWA 9:49 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yes, this is what I'm asking about -- gradually increasing freedom and responsibility. m - profmom 10:26 Jul 10 (0)

My Fathers's World Exploration - Marsha 8:36 Jul 10 (3)

• The author always includes a complete supply list at the beginning of the TM. Have you... - Donna A. 9:56 Jul 10 (2)
  • Re: The author always includes a complete supply list at the beginning of the TM. Have you... - Marsha 12:42 Jul 10 (1)
    • when I started EX1850 last year.. - crystal 15:29 Jul 10 (0)

Calculadder and MathMagician (more) - EgoElfWife 8:30 Jul 10 (1)

• We do both. I know what you mean about using the computer. I feel the same way and I fought it but... - Natalija 10:15 Jul 10 (0)

Beautiful Feet Guides vs. other History/Lit. curricula - Jean in Newcastle 8:01 Jul 10 (6)

• We love BF & I personally, think it would easily modified to your personal beliefs. (We ARE providental so that's just my 2 cents). nt - Daisy 17:46 Jul 10 (0)
• Agreeing with Ellie. If you want something.... - Donna A. 10:04 Jul 10 (0)
• Beautiful Feet Books is purely history.... - Ellie 9:30 Jul 10 (0)
• My issue with BF is primarily that it's so providential. - Carol in Cal. 8:22 Jul 10 (2)
  • Amen, Amen, Amen! - Ria 11:43 Jul 10 (0)
  • We had the same issue with it... - Diane 8:32 Jul 10 (0)

Looking for opinions about using a reading comprehension program (m) - StacyTea 7:59 Jul 10 (13)

• I use SRA Explicit Skills workbooks for comprehension... - Michelle T 17:07 Jul 10 (0)
• I emphasize both straight reading, and also do comprehension work... - Kayleen Todd 14:05 Jul 10 (0)
• Reading and discussion - Myrtle 12:13 Jul 10 (1)
  • Good ideas! Thanks for sharing! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 14:00 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Looking for opinions about using a reading comprehension program (m) - Janice in NJ 10:59 Jul 10 (1)
  • Reading aloud to teach comprehension is also a skill.... - Kathy in MD 13:44 Jul 10 (0)
• Just reading isn't enough, IMHO (m) - angela in ohio 10:43 Jul 10 (2)
  • Love your blog! It's soooo helpful! Thank you :-) nt - StacyTea 17:01 Jul 10 (0)
  • Thank You!!!!!! I just bought a book to cover what your web site has...... - Kathy in MD 13:39 Jul 10 (0)
• Some kids do need more explicit instruction. I've used Reading Detective (book form).... - Kathy in MD 9:34 Jul 10 (0)
• My ds, finnishing 5th, is showing some probs with this -m - Kathie in Va 9:22 Jul 10 (0)
• I think if he *may* have some struggles with it then a program is a good idea. m - Stacy in NJ 8:27 Jul 10 (0)
• A little bit of both.... - MIch elle 8:24 Jul 10 (0)

Garlic Press literature guides anyone use them? ... - MIch elle 7:43 Jul 10 (2)

• I used these with Taz, as I could not find secular guides. More - Carmen & Co. 16:43 Jul 10 (0)
• I used their "Hobbit" literature guide last year with my 6th grader... - Brit 13:55 Jul 10 (0)

Raise a Frog..............has anyone done one of these kits? - Amber 7:24 Jul 10 (19)

• We're about to adopt one of these. Our friends raised them from tadpoles, but they don't want them anymore. nt - *anj* 11:45 Jul 10 (0)
• We started a kit a year ago. We had one frog make it, and he's going strong... - Lisa in Transition 10:56 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: Lisa, what kind of set up do you have for your frog? - amber 11:06 Jul 10 (0)
• We tried it two separately times and they all died-I now refer to it as a Kill a Frog kit-nt - Pajama Mama 9:40 Jul 10 (1)
  • Ours died as well ) :..nt. - cbb_momof3 14:16 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: WOW......you all are awesome! I wonder if there are frog kits that contain frogs you can turn lose at the lake............... - Amber 8:38 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Raise a Frog..............has anyone done one of these kits? - Susie in CA 8:35 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: I thought we had tadpoles one time and it was mosquito larvae.....................lol shhhhhhh keep it a secret. nt nt - Amber 8:41 Jul 10 (0)
• I highly suggest visiting a local pond in the spring (m) - my2boysteacher 8:28 Jul 10 (0)
• First time, tadpoles arrived dead... Second time they died within a few days...NT - Diane 8:21 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Raise a Frog..............has anyone done one of these kits? - Emmaline 8:21 Jul 10 (0)
• oh yeah, we did it 5 years ago... - moooom 8:15 Jul 10 (1)
  • we're going on 5 years with ours...definately get local tadpoles!! nt - Andrea in MA 9:53 Jul 10 (0)
• We did one last year 5 tadpoles no frogs - Karen in CO 8:08 Jul 10 (0)
• We tried it a number of years ago, but I think I failed to use the proper type of water....(m) - Regena in KY 7:55 Jul 10 (0)
• The frog kit we got had 1 tadpole, which did nothing in its tiny tank until it died a month later. :( (nt) - Lori D. 7:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Nope - Jean in Wisc. 7:41 Jul 10 (0)
• We got one last year. - Trivium Academy 7:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • The butterflies for us worked MUCH better! We liked that one! NT - Diane 8:22 Jul 10 (0)

Would you look over my 5th graders schedule? - ChristyX5 7:11 Jul 10 (10)

• we used BJU science for 5th. Have you looked at NOEO? - HollyDay 9:22 Jul 10 (0)
• Looks pretty good. (m) - Tammyla 9:01 Jul 10 (4)
  • Are you using GS with a 5th grader? I'm just wondering about using it with a 6th grader since it is recommended for 7th. nt - Pensguys 9:10 Jul 10 (3)
    • I am wanting ds a little indy when it comes to science and he is science-y. That was all I was wondering. nt - Pensguys 13:33 Jul 10 (0)
    • I think it is fine to use at a relaxed pace with a sixth grader. They (m) - Tammyla 9:47 Jul 10 (0)
    • My kids are 10 & 12. We have the text and the mp3 which makes (m) - Tammyla 9:42 Jul 10 (0)
• For Science..what about Harcourt Brace...m - Lyn NoCA 8:32 Jul 10 (0)
• We are using Oak Meadow's Environmental Science for 5th grade - it looks to be a nice transition from our K-4 nature study to our 6-8 middle school science program. nt - Melissa B 8:24 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: Would you look over my 5th graders schedule? - Emmaline 8:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Looks excellent. Enjoy your year. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:17 Jul 10 (0)

Osmosis Mom/Nadia -- I posted to your thread below.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:06 Jul 10 (1)

• I appreciate your response, Kate - Osmosis Mom 7:18 Jul 10 (0)

What should I look for in a third grade spelling program. - Hannah 7:04 Jul 10 (2)

• We are enjoying Sequential Spelling. It is not a typical spelling program. It is tests that teach rules through testing repeating patterns. - katie5 9:16 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: What should I look for in a third grade spelling program. - Emmaline 8:27 Jul 10 (0)

We'll supplement Saxon with Singapore CWP next year. Considering the cd's Wiggle Woods & Vroot & Vroom also. Can anyone vouch for the cd's? TIA! nm - Laura in MO 6:35 Jul 10 (2)

• we use Vroot and Vroom and enjoy it -- fun exercises and drills. nt - adrienne 9:54 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thank you adrienne! nm - Laura in MO 9:59 Jul 10 (0)

Did anyone NOT like Colonies to Constitution - paradise 6:31 Jul 10 (4)

• Are you asking about Critical Thinking in US History or something else? nt - Luann in ID 10:43 Jul 10 (2)
  • Yes, that's the one. nt - paradise 11:41 Jul 10 (1)
    • Okay then . . . - Luann in ID 15:37 Jul 10 (0)
• opinions? nt - paradise 10:12 Jul 10 (0)

Supplemental reading for physical science for next year; which of these two paths would you choose? - Hoggirl 6:19 Jul 10 (2)

• My son absolutely loves the Story of Science. - Dot 14:23 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm not aware of any supplements for Story of Science....(m) - Regena in KY 7:01 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone seen or used Bridge to Latin Road to English Grammar? (m) - LisaCA 6:04 Jul 10 (2)

• I will start using this in September . . . - Momto5girls 13:16 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thank You!!! Your input is very much appreciated! - LisaCA 16:17 Jul 10 (0)

Jessica @ TA I posted about a barometre in your weather question nt - Strawberry Queen 6:01 Jul 10 (5)

• long this line Trivium Academy - hsm 6:18 Jul 10 (4)
  • I have that covered in our experiments already...this is just a daily record type thing (m) - Trivium Academy 6:40 Jul 10 (3)
    • Re: I have that covered in our experiments already...this is just a daily record type thing (m) - hsm 7:39 Jul 10 (1)
      • : ) Thanks hsm! nt - Trivium Academy 7:41 Jul 10 (0)
    • I was just going to suggest that you do both... - Lisa in the UP of MI 7:20 Jul 10 (0)

Help I have a question about Sonlight - Lindatx 5:09 Jul 10 (4)

• Well you can use them for a variety of ages. - siloam 9:09 Jul 10 (1)
  • Ok I got cut and paste happy, let me clean that up... - siloam 9:13 Jul 10 (0)
• Alt 6 is a one year... - SPH 6:11 Jul 10 (0)
• check out their website <m> - susie in tx 5:47 Jul 10 (0)

Anyone use Teach Co. DVDs with logic-stage history?? - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:54 Jul 10 (2)

• My 6th grader watched part Western Civ last year and I will continue to use them. nt - karenciavo 5:49 Jul 10 (0)
• I've used their high school history dvds (m) - Ria 5:17 Jul 10 (0)

There has been a lot of hostility on the board lately...m. - cbb_momof3 4:53 Jul 10 (25)

• I think it's amusing that anybody *disagrees* with the OP. (m) - buddhabelly 19:55 Jul 10 (2)
  • Improve on silence...thanks for sharing that, I really needed to "hear" that today! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 21:49 Jul 10 (0)
  • Well, as BoyGeorge (not a particularly respected & hopefully not-often-quoted singer) once crooned...... - Rhondabee 21:48 Jul 10 (0)
• Sometimes there maybe hostility, but overall, the moms here are terrific. - Testimony 15:54 Jul 10 (0)
• The board just has PMS sometimes! - Christina in OR 8:47 Jul 10 (0)
• Over all, this is a very civil board, but like others have said... (m) - Vanna 8:12 Jul 10 (0)
• It's sort of funny (funny strange), as that usually doesn't happen on this board.....(m) - Regena in KY 7:45 Jul 10 (2)
  • I was wondering that as well...m. - cbb_momof3 14:08 Jul 10 (0)
  • Nope, it's almost a new moon. Lol, and you're right about content that is usually discussed on gen. board. nt - Trivium Academy 7:53 Jul 10 (0)
• Adversity, diversity and makes you stronger. - Trivium Academy 7:40 Jul 10 (2)
  • Re: Adversity, diversity and makes you stronger. - cbb_momof3 14:12 Jul 10 (1)
    • The majority does respond with grace and compassion and sometimes, just sometimes the responses reflect ALL of the grace & compassion we can muster. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Well, someone here once told me I was probably driving my dh crazy, and it was beyond her why he didn't leave me - LOL!.... - Rhondabee 7:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • Wow! What a mature attitude; I would have been really mad if someone said that to me! NT - Diane 8:05 Jul 10 (0)
• LOL! If you think that is bad, you might not want to hang out on the general board.... - WTMindy 7:02 Jul 10 (0)
• If this many women- hundreds- got together for an hour a day in real life, there would be bound to be a few bristles, a few upset, a few harsh words, and a few apologies. We are human, and I wouldnt expect any different. nt - Peela 6:23 Jul 10 (1)
  • Understandable...nt. - cbb_momof3 6:38 Jul 10 (0)
• You aren't alone in your opinion, cbb_momo3, (m) - Sweetpeach 6:19 Jul 10 (4)
  • Interesting point of view... I already can't remember the names of people involved... - Old Dominion Heather 18:04 Jul 10 (0)
  • I notice a couple of posters who are often rude... - mom2abcd 12:51 Jul 10 (0)
  • I often wonder if these harsh posters are harsh IRL, or if a computer post seems different to them, somehow. nt - OKCyndi 6:47 Jul 10 (1)
    • I think it is often the computer as well as the time and emotion factor. I think most everyone means well. nt - Tammyla 9:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Posts like this..... - Tammy 5:00 Jul 10 (2)
  • Sorry; not trying to add fuel. nt. - cbb_momo3 5:19 Jul 10 (1)
    • See..... - Tammy 5:22 Jul 10 (0)

Waiting until 4th grade to cover American History????? - Sandy Redding 4:49 Jul 10 (7)

• Sandy, I'm a couple years ahead of you on this path, and... - Debra in CO 7:50 Jul 10 (2)
  • Wonderful post!! Thanks! I will go add that book to my Amazon order. nt - Sandy Redding 8:13 Jul 10 (1)
    • I've started actually buying these books too... - Debra in CO 8:22 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank You! What about this... - Sandy Redding 5:46 Jul 10 (1)
  • D'Aulaires are great and I think they'd be perfect for a first grader...more - PameLA in VA 6:11 Jul 10 (0)
• As you do world history, of course America is mentioned - Chris in VA 5:37 Jul 10 (0)
• Not concerned, but this is what we've done... - PameLA in VA 5:13 Jul 10 (0)

I could use help with an attitude adjustment(gentle please)... - Angela in NC 3:34 Jul 10 (13)

• I've actually always thought that the "unschooling" sort of approach....(m) - Regena in KY 7:23 Jul 10 (4)
  • As an unschooler, I couldn't agree...less :-)... - Ellie 10:24 Jul 10 (2)
    • Just reporting my observations of the lives of my unschooling friends.... (nt) - Regena in KY 11:36 Jul 10 (1)
      • Huh. Well, none of the unschoolers I ever knew were like that, either :-) nt - Ellie 20:49 Jul 10 (0)
  • This is so true! Thanks for such an inspiring post! nt - Rhondabee 7:41 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I could use help with an attitude adjustment(gentle please)... - Angela in NC 6:10 Jul 10 (0)
• I wish I had more structure - snickelfritz 5:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Agreeing with all that's been said, but would like to add... - PameLA in VA 5:42 Jul 10 (0)
• The one tie that binds all homeschoolers together is: - Sweetpeach 4:54 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: The one tie that binds all homeschoolers together is: - Angela in NC 6:06 Jul 10 (0)
• I understand what you're feeling and ITA with the previous posters (m) - Laura in OH 4:50 Jul 10 (0)
• You know what, Angela?.. - Debbie C 4:41 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I could use help with an attitude adjustment(gentle please)... - LoudGirlsAcademy 3:56 Jul 10 (0)

If I use the Rosetta Stone prgm avail w/ my library, do I need to purchase anything to go with it? -nt - Kathie in Va 23:13 Jul 9 (3)

• I need help with this also. Hope you don't mind a piggyback question... - Laura in MO 5:59 Jul 10 (2)
  • Yes, get these... - Midwest Momma 6:50 Jul 10 (1)
    • Thanks so much! You've been very helpful! nm - Laura in MO 7:02 Jul 10 (0)

TOG to expensive other options - Emmaline 22:31 Jul 9 (9)

• We have loved BiblioPlan nt - r 9:40 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: TOG to expensive other options - Emmaline 8:03 Jul 10 (0)
• Another vote for Truthquest. (nt) - VH in MN 7:39 Jul 10 (0)
• We are enjoying Truthquest here. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: TOG to expensive other options - profmom 6:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Truthquest will give you that wonderful commentary and weave it all together in a TOG-like manner. Highly recommend. nt - PameLA in VA 5:45 Jul 10 (0)
• I would look at Truthquest or Biblioplan. nt - Zee 5:36 Jul 10 (0)
• I would agree: Truthquest nt - siloam 23:47 Jul 9 (0)
• Truthquest? -nt - Kathie in Va 22:46 Jul 9 (0)

I need to apologize... - Michele in NC 21:14 Jul 9 (14)

• You're a part of what makes this board great Michele - Trivium Academy 6:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Thanks for your thoughts & prayers! I appreciate them all. nt - Michele in NC 5:43 Jul 10 (0)
• ((Michele)) Sometimes we're not ourselves when we're dealing with problems with our dc and we're not sure what to do. (m) - Jackie in AR 5:31 Jul 10 (0)
• I have a son who missed the boat on phonics. - srjbdl 5:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I need to apologize... - Diane 5:12 Jul 10 (0)
• I read through the other thread and just wanted to share some thoughts from someone who has been there... - Deece in MN 3:08 Jul 10 (2)
  • Oh, Deece, you hit the nail on the head! - Michele in NC 5:40 Jul 10 (1)
    • (((Michele))) I understand. Hang in there, things will work out :) nt - Deece in MN 6:26 Jul 10 (0)
• it's hard worrying about a child.... - Baker 1:54 Jul 10 (0)
• (((Michele))), I've been thinking about you all evening...(m) - Colleen 0:35 Jul 10 (0)
• I think we all get defensive when it comes to our children. You care about helping him, so you're halfway there. Good luck. (nt) - buddhabelly 22:46 Jul 9 (0)
• I responded to you below, however... - Pajama Mama 22:14 Jul 9 (1)
  • I was going to recommend the same program....you may be able to see it at your ps school...m - Tap, tap, tap 0:09 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: I need to apologize... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 22:05 Jul 9 (0)

Historical Fiction by Mary Renault--which are appropriate for logic stage? M - Carmen & Co. 20:06 Jul 9 (2)

• Ooooh, be very careful! Lots of s$x! Pre-read anything you are planning on handing over (m) - Laura in China 20:26 Jul 9 (1)
  • YIKES! I'll think we'll stick to just The Lion in the Gateway for a few more years. Thank you. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:36 Jul 9 (0)

Oh drat!! IGrueber's The Story of the Thirteen Colonies: I just read a a review that says... - Natalija 19:57 Jul 9 (10)

• I had this book but threw it in the trash, it was supposedly edited to offensive references... - akmommy 11:15 Jul 10 (1)
  • Oh, thank you so much for letting me know!! I was worried about that. Thanks for helping me make my decision. I'll pas and do All- American History. nm - Natalija 11:43 Jul 10 (0)
• Thanks all. I feel better about it..BUT last night I found All-American History and it looks great! See post above..Can't decide now.Thanks!nt - Natalija 10:22 Jul 10 (0)
• Like Karen said mentioned below, Nothing New Press usually updates things like that. Which version are you looking at? nt - Kate CA 1:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • And FWIW, we used this and really learned so much! We loved the resource and would use it again. nt - Kate CA 1:30 Jul 10 (0)
• It's me again.... - RhondaM. 20:40 Jul 9 (0)
• Antique books, for the most part, often include ... - karenciavo 20:30 Jul 9 (3)
  • Here is the small negative part of the review... - Natalija 21:02 Jul 9 (2)
    • This is the one I found also. I just skippen it during our read-aloud time. nt - Susie in CA 8:11 Jul 10 (0)
    • I did not find a thread of distain toward any group in her books... - karenciavo 6:01 Jul 10 (0)

Has anybody ever used the Math Mammoth that is sold through Winterpromise?? (m) - Erin in MS 19:51 Jul 9 (2)

• I have been told that it is like what is sold at their site,but that WP... - siloam 8:53 Jul 10 (0)
• We ordered directly from http://www.mathmammoth.com/ and like it a lot... - mom2abcd 21:23 Jul 9 (0)

just posted info for a Classical Conversatons info night in northeast ohio on the Networking board.nt - lisa in ohio 19:45 Jul 9 (0)

what do we think of the Steck-Vaughn Critical Thinking books? - Nicole M 19:41 Jul 9 (0)

homeschool conference in Pensacola!!!! Aug 4 - HollyDay 19:41 Jul 9 (0)

CLE math - susie in tx 19:40 Jul 9 (5)

• Depends on the level... - GVA 4:16 Jul 10 (0)
• answers are in the CLE 3math and i definitely find the TM helpful! nt - Johanna 19:58 Jul 9 (3)
  • meant to say "the answers are in the CLE 2 math TM" nt - Johanna 19:59 Jul 9 (2)
    • ugh! why did my 3 change to a 2!!! oh, i am going to bed! :-) nt - Johanna r Cannelongo 20:00 Jul 9 (1)
      • thanks Johanna! and sweet dreams. :) - susie in tx 20:04 Jul 9 (0)

Michele in NC.........m - Stacy in NJ 19:39 Jul 9 (2)

• Yes, we did... - Michele in NC 21:17 Jul 9 (0)
• Just want to ditto that most state universities (and some private ones) with schools of education... - SPH 20:16 Jul 9 (0)

maisy - lisa in ohio 19:17 Jul 9 (1)

• Hi, Lisa. Hope this will help you decide about PR. . . - Maisy 12:08 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone used Jolly Phonics? - Hathersage 19:01 Jul 9 (2)

• Used with my youngest ds and loved it. It's was really designed for younger children (pre-school age). If you purchase the complete package it comes with really cute videos. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:43 Jul 9 (1)
  • thanks! it may be just what we need! eveything else i've tried is for a bit older .nt - Hathersage 20:00 Jul 9 (0)

Need advice on Singapore Math. I am considering switching... - Summertime 18:46 Jul 9 (3)

• Thanks for your replies! I'm feeling better about switching and we're off to do the placement tests. nt. - Summertime 11:04 Jul 10 (0)
• My dd switched from Saxon 76 to Singapore 5A... - Laura in CT 3:45 Jul 10 (0)
• We do about one workbook exercise a day (in addition to doing the textbook out loud) - Laura in China 19:16 Jul 9 (0)

Critical Thinking? Tell me your favorite resources or your kids. Fun would be welcome by my 10 &13 year olds. Youngest likes computer programs, dd doesn't. nt - Tammyla 18:40 Jul 9 (5)

• Would anyone like to trade Critical Thinking items? email inside! - OKCyndi 21:27 Jul 9 (0)
• Reading Detective software. Dd's ask to do it. nt - Natalija 19:48 Jul 9 (1)
  • I think my ds would love this program too. Thanks. nt - Tammyla 6:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Some Critical Thinking things we've enjoyed for that age... - Lori D. 19:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • Wow. What a list. Thanks:) nt - Tammyla 6:54 Jul 10 (0)

What books from Great Source do you recommend? - Osmosis Mom 18:23 Jul 9 (1)

• I like their English and math handbooks. *(nm) - Kareni 7:43 Jul 10 (0)

5th grade -- Do you assign a certain number of classic books? - profmom 18:11 Jul 9 (16)

• Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input! nt - profmom 12:40 Jul 10 (0)
• For next year grade 5 - Hoggirl 6:06 Jul 10 (0)
• I filled their room with classics (m) - angela in ohio 5:39 Jul 10 (0)
• I assign school books I want them to read, and time to read them during school hours... - Peela 3:35 Jul 10 (0)
• We have a daily lit class for classics. For fifth grade we will read nine classics - - Melissa B 19:52 Jul 9 (2)
  • Will you share your list? m - profmom 20:17 Jul 9 (1)
    • Re: Will you share your list? m - Melissa B 20:57 Jul 9 (0)
• I assign a worthwhile book every Wednesday - Laura in China 19:18 Jul 9 (3)
  • So a book a week? nt - profmom 20:17 Jul 9 (2)
    • Yup (nt) - Laura in China 20:26 Jul 9 (1)
      • We'll only actually study five to eight of those. The rest Calvin is just expected to read (nt) - Laura in China 3:35 Jul 10 (0)
• I assign lots of history-related reading during the year. - Jenny in Florida 19:02 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: I assign lots of history-related reading during the year. - profmom 20:21 Jul 9 (1)
    • You're welcome! And, yes, he does read quite a bit. - Jenny in Florida 5:36 Jul 10 (0)
• I keep a big basket ready for choosing during our free reading time. They both go through a lot of books this way. Read alouds are great too. We do (m) - Tammyla 18:44 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: I keep a big basket ready for choosing during our free reading time. They both go through a lot of books this way. Read alouds are great too. We do (m) - profmom 20:25 Jul 9 (0)

ok the summer is slipping away & I haven't done anything I had planned to do! - Mel 17:50 Jul 9 (11)

• Well, today is a new day! Thanks for letting me know I am not totally alone - Mel 9:02 Jul 10 (0)
• Ditto! - Hoggirl 6:08 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes, me too, so I'm questioning doing "year-round" next year. I think I'd rather take July and Aug. off-guilt free! nt - MamaPapa 19:27 Jul 9 (0)
• Us too....but I figure, I'm going to enjoy it because I'll need all the steam I can muster to get through until Christmas when we'll take big break. nt - Pensguys 18:45 Jul 9 (0)
• Summer always slips by too fast here. Just enjoy your vacation:) nt - Tammyla 18:42 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks! We will :) nt - Mel 19:54 Jul 9 (0)
• I was feeling this way, but decided... - Chris in VA 18:30 Jul 9 (1)
  • Well, we are flying - but I bought some things for her to use when we get back. :0) Hopefully we will get to them! LOL nt - Mel 19:57 Jul 9 (0)
• I feel the same way. nt. - T Baer 18:13 Jul 9 (0)
• It all goes by too fast, that's why we do year-round. - LH 18:01 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes yes yes... I was going to do math and english through the summer - Lori in MS 17:57 Jul 9 (0)

Peek A Boo - would you please email me? (M) - one l michele 17:49 Jul 9 (0)

Great Source book on US government -where do I fnd this? - Osmosis Mom 17:42 Jul 9 (5)

• Here's a link . . . - Jackie in AR 17:52 Jul 9 (4)
  • I bought the student text, the teacher's guide and How to Get into Politics. - Jean in Wisconsin 19:18 Jul 9 (1)
    • Thanks, Jean. I'll get the TG then nt - Osmosis Mom 3:43 Jul 10 (0)
  • I am guessing I just need the student book, not the teacher's guide, right? - Osmosis Mom 18:22 Jul 9 (0)
  • Thank you so much, Jackie!!! Wonderful nt - Osmosis Mom 18:20 Jul 9 (0)

When do you no longer do memory work with your children? m - Pensguys 17:42 Jul 9 (17)

• A strong memory is necessary at all levels...(m) - Plaid Dad 12:29 Jul 10 (0)
• Thanks everyone for your responses...I think I'll just have to try to find out on niche with this. nt - Pensguys 20:13 Jul 9 (0)
• Other than language (Latin, German) related items, I don't make anyone memorize anything. (m) - Colleen 20:06 Jul 9 (1)
  • I'm trying to find my place in all this....somewhere between you and Abbey. :) nt - Pensguys 20:13 Jul 9 (0)
• Our whole family (DH included) memorizes a Bible passage a month. So I guess, never. - Daisy 18:16 Jul 9 (3)
  • We won't stop Scripture memory, (see my replied below)...m - Pensguys 18:48 Jul 9 (2)
    • Oops, sorry. We stick to Bible & poetry for memorization. The rest I teach by association rather then straight memory. (more Beechick style) nt - Daisy 18:53 Jul 9 (1)
      • Oh, that's okay...I didn't specify in my original post....m - Pensguys 19:09 Jul 9 (0)
• I actually don't plan on stopping - Laura Newman 17:58 Jul 9 (8)
  • I don't see us stopping either, internalizing poems, quotes, even facts can be enriching to one's personality-not to mention the benefits academics-wise. nt - Trivium Academy 20:09 Jul 9 (0)
  • Are you Laura in China? I noticed "Calvin"....m...I agree ...m - Pensguys 18:40 Jul 9 (2)
    • I got a bad grade on my history A level (AP equivalent)... - Laura in China 19:21 Jul 9 (0)
    • I remember having to memorize lots of science and history facts for exams in high school and college. m - Jami in TX 18:51 Jul 9 (0)
  • Yes, same here. We do memory work because I believe it to be valuable, not because of "stages". nt - abbeyej 18:11 Jul 9 (3)
    • I guess I should have clarified.....m - Pensguys 18:42 Jul 9 (2)
      • Yeah, if anything, I think that type of memorization increases... - abbeyej 19:07 Jul 9 (1)
        • Thanks Abbey....that was what I was trying to figure out....HOW do change the way we do it. nt - Pensguys 19:33 Jul 9 (0)

Update on my earlier post about having difficulties scheduling. - Night Elf 17:14 Jul 9 (6)

• Way to Go!!! It wouldn't hurt to have an inspiration book or two around for the year to help with the valleys. - Trivium Academy 19:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Sounds great! m - 5wolfcubs 18:12 Jul 9 (0)
• You realized the mistakes you made that led to burnout and you've made adjustments. You've got a plan and you're getting your confidence back. Woo~Hoo! ~nt~ - Lisa in southern MD 18:07 Jul 9 (0)
• I'm glad you've settled on a plan and wish you and your kids a successful year. nt - Tammyla 17:54 Jul 9 (0)
• I know what you mean with things happening and feeling too stretched - Osmosis Mom 17:38 Jul 9 (1)
  • This is sort of me too....I'm dropping a few positions at church....a co-op and adding a no stress every other week one. nt - Pensguys 18:47 Jul 9 (0)

MFW K- too simple for an almost 5yo who is reading Bob books? - Shannon 16:56 Jul 9 (6)

• It may seem that way at first... - Donna T. 15:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Thank you so much for the input. It was exactly what I needed. nt - Shannon 19:11 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: MFW K- too simple for an almost 5yo who is reading Bob books? - Erica in Virginia 18:38 Jul 9 (0)
• I think that some of my most precious memories will be thanks to MFW K moments. - Linda in NY 17:59 Jul 9 (0)
• It's important to evaluate all aspects of a child's readiness not just reading ability. - Lori in MS 17:45 Jul 9 (0)
• I was in a similiar situation.... - Johanna 17:16 Jul 9 (0)

Can Logic be counted as a Science in NY State? - Barbara Ann 15:44 Jul 9 (2)

• actually, that's not the part of the law that homeschoolers have to follow: - Peek a Boo 16:26 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks N/T - Barbara Ann 16:45 Jul 10 (0)

Is this too much? - Kimberly 15:44 Jul 9 (5)

• We decided to go with FLL for 1 and 2, it includes memory work, copywork and dictation... - earlybird mom 21:23 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Is this too much? - Looks good to me. nt 19:19 Jul 9 (0)
• My plan is to do FLL 1-3 and move to R&S 4. nt - Lori 18:00 Jul 9 (0)
• It looks good to me... - Old Dominion Heather 16:59 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Is this too much? - Emmaline 16:05 Jul 9 (0)

SOTW Vol. 1 First Edition - Jeanne 15:39 Jul 9 (3)

• The text of the original & revised editions should be exactly the same... - Karen K. in Tx 15:45 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: The text of the original & revised editions should be exactly the same... - Jeanne 21:51 Jul 9 (0)
  • Barbara Alan Johnson. Yes, we really like the original audio. We enjoy her storytelling. nt - earlybird mom 21:31 Jul 9 (0)

Does My Father's World send an email when the order ships? NM Thank you - Marsha 15:33 Jul 9 (2)

• my most recent order - crystal 17:40 Jul 9 (0)
• I don't remember getting one, but they ship so fast I didn't need one. - momofkhm 16:37 Jul 9 (0)

Digit Span card? Anyone have any success with these? nt - HollyDay 15:30 Jul 9 (0)

Pre-school year panic - anyone else get this? - HollyDay 15:25 Jul 9 (8)

• Naw, not me . . . - Lh 20:24 Jul 9 (0)
• Ditto this. I was getting all in a panic over planning, and the Lord showed me (more) - MamaPapa 19:35 Jul 9 (0)
• I have this... we are starting this week. It helps to start a few subjects at a time and gradually add more. nt - Lori in MS 17:50 Jul 9 (3)
  • Oops-Meant to put that "ditto" post under Nancy's response! nt - MamaPapa 19:37 Jul 9 (2)
    • Okaaay...I'm going to bed now-that was supposed to go under my other post! Sorry! nt - MamaPapa 19:38 Jul 9 (1)
      • LOL!! Night-night! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 21:34 Jul 9 (0)
• I've been feeling a little panicky lately, I'm totally switching gears from FIAR to WTM 1st grade.... - Kristiana 17:49 Jul 9 (0)
• You know, I am having this for the first time this year...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 16:51 Jul 9 (0)

"Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire" - I highly recommend this book for hsing ideas! nt - MIch elle 15:18 Jul 9 (13)

• Which one did you like best? I just finished Teach..Fire and I'm currently reading There are no shortcuts! nt - Trivium Academy 19:37 Jul 9 (2)
  • I just finished Teach..Fire and am waiting on No Shortcuts from the library.... - MIch elle 5:42 Jul 10 (0)
  • I borrowed his economic system and we're applying it to dd's educational and behavior habits as a reward system. nt - Trivium Academy 19:38 Jul 9 (0)
• If you liked this, you might like The Essential 55 - Sebastian (a lady) 17:41 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thanks, ordered from the library! nt - MIch elle 5:43 Jul 10 (0)
  • Yep, loved this one too! nt - MamaPapa 19:30 Jul 9 (0)
• He also wrote a book called "There are No Shortcuts" which is great too! nt - MamaPapa 16:33 Jul 9 (0)
• I agree! And if you *really* want to see it in action, "The Hobart Shakespeareans" is a DVD with Rafe in action. Netflix has it. Inspiring! (nt) - Janie 15:45 Jul 9 (5)
  • wow, my library has it! Is this okay to watch with kiddos around?? -m - Kathie in VA 20:04 Jul 9 (2)
    • Ordered from library, thanks! nt - MIch elle 5:46 Jul 10 (0)
    • Perfectly safe and sound! (nt) - Janie 4:26 Jul 10 (0)
  • OOh... look what I found on PBS which is not in this book... - MIch elle 16:05 Jul 9 (1)
    • That was a good read! Thanks. -nt - Kathie in VA 19:55 Jul 9 (0)

SL's new LA...esp 2nd gr, what are your thoughts? - 10Acres 14:57 Jul 9 (4)

• We add in FLL... - Deb in NZ 15:57 Jul 10 (0)
• They cover grammar using Grammar Ace... - siloam 9:18 Jul 10 (2)
  • Thanks. Grammar Ace isn't for 2nd gr. - 10Acres 12:18 Jul 10 (1)
    • Re: Thanks. Grammar Ace isn't for 2nd gr. - siloam 12:46 Jul 10 (0)

New Link for TOG. Gives the 411.... - LisaWA 14:47 Jul 9 (0)

I have a friend interested in Jubilee Academy. Oddly I can't seem to find any pros or cons of this online school. I seem to recall something years back about poor business practice of the owner. Has anyone had any involvement with Jubilee?nt - Susan in MO 14:42 Jul 9 (3)

• They have horrible reviews...especially in their business areas...m - Tap, tap, tap 0:17 Jul 10 (0)
• Someone who posts on another site, - CactusPair 15:56 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks! NT - Susan in MO 17:54 Jul 9 (0)

Doing Medieval with dd 2nd grade--WP Make Your Own History Pages a possibility? - Chris in VA 14:41 Jul 9 (3)

• I looked at them and I think they would be best if done later... - Laura in VA 17:45 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks Laura! Call ya tomorrow. (Hope dd had fun over the weekend!) nt - Chris in VA 18:32 Jul 9 (0)
• I'll try to look at mine tonight... - Laura in VA 15:19 Jul 9 (0)

FYI: I found an extensive and free literature guide for The Hobbit. Link inside. - Janie 14:25 Jul 9 (1)

• Thank you!! I'm saving this! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 14:30 Jul 9 (0)

OhElizabeth, another RS Math/CLE combo question for you and my post below...link - GAMomof5 14:23 Jul 9 (0)

Is cub scouts worth it? Or would you wait for boy scouts? (nt) - Angela in NC 14:05 Jul 9 (14)

• Re: Is cub scouts worth it? Or would you wait for boy scouts? (nt) - Angela in NC 3:40 Jul 10 (0)
• I find Scouts/Cubs to be very dependent on the partiuclar leaders and the particular group.. - Peela 19:14 Jul 9 (0)
• There's no problem with shopping around a bit. - Sebastian (a lady) 18:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Wait. NT - Lh 18:02 Jul 9 (0)
• You can always check it out for yourself. We are extremely pleased with our group. nt - Kate CA 17:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • LOL - that came out oddly. I meant - you/your husband can always go with your son once or twice to see how it works for you. :+) nt - Kate CA 17:14 Jul 9 (0)
• Well, we think cub scouts is great, so I guess I'd encourage you to check out that program near you... - Debra in CO 16:32 Jul 9 (0)
• I think it's worth a try. We love cub scouts! nt - StacyTea 15:01 Jul 9 (0)
• I think you are most well served by waiting to find a program that is truly good, because....(m) - Regena in KY 14:18 Jul 9 (5)
  • Yes, make sure the people working with your son can keep things orderly. - mom2abcd 15:56 Jul 9 (4)
    • Ya know, I think anyone who believes they can do a better job should just do it themselves.... - Catherine 5:06 Jul 10 (3)
      • I agree completely! (m) - Regena in KY 7:36 Jul 10 (2)
        • Wow-that sounds terrible(m) - Catherine 18:08 Jul 10 (1)
          • I agree. We saw the same thing with drop off situations. nt - Regena in KY 18:30 Jul 10 (0)

Middle School Spanish - another question. Does anyone have experience with Calvert's program? - Laura in MO 14:04 Jul 9 (2)

• I do. We just finished year 1 (M) - Ria 14:30 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks for the input, Ria! I appreciate it! nm - Laura in MO 14:41 Jul 9 (0)

Need a book recommendation for Pacific Ocean (m) - Darcy in FL 13:57 Jul 9 (7)

• Call It Courage and/or The Twenty-One Balloons for Pacific Ocean. nt - Shari 9:48 Jul 10 (0)
• Thanks everyone! Look like great titles. I'll start checking them out! nm - Darcy in FL 8:42 Jul 10 (0)
• The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by Robert Ballentyne or Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (nt) - flpeggy 17:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Interesting . . . m - Sweetpeach 15:41 Jul 9 (1)
  • Tricia....(more) - Darcy in FL 8:49 Jul 10 (0)
• What about Kon-Tiki? There is an OOP children's version Kon-Tiki and I by Erik Hesselberg (ISBN 0135167167). (nt) - Janie 14:13 Jul 9 (1)
  • We have a great one called Kon-Tiki:A special Rand Mcnally color ed for young people by Thor Heyerdahl. - momof7 14:23 Jul 9 (0)

which would you buy? - sr 13:54 Jul 9 (4)

• You can get McGuffey online for free - print out the pages you need. So I'd buy SOTW first. - Debra in CO 14:05 Jul 9 (3)
  • Do you know if these are the ones published by John Wiley & Sons?thanks nt - sr 14:09 Jul 9 (2)
    • I belive you've solved my dilema! Thanks so much. - sr 14:18 Jul 9 (1)
      • Glad it worked!! :) nt - Debra in CO 20:55 Jul 9 (0)

I find this funny - history is my least favorite to teach, yet (M) - one l michele 13:41 Jul 9 (5)

• You're moving to NY, right? - Linda in NY 16:36 Jul 9 (1)
  • Yes, I am moving to NY. (M) - one l michele 17:28 Jul 9 (0)
• Hirsch's books, What Your _____ Grader Needs to Know, recommends.....(m) - Regena in KY 14:21 Jul 9 (0)
• I'd ditch the Abeka and use the I love America for your hands-on. nt - Chris in VA 14:06 Jul 9 (0)
• I use SL and SOTW myself... - Debra in CO 13:46 Jul 9 (0)

United Streaming Spanish Lessons- Questions?? - Classic Mom 13:39 Jul 9 (3)

• Re: United Streaming Spanish Lessons- Questions?? - Tammyla 10:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes, yes, because, 10, and no. - Cindyg 20:54 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: United Streaming Spanish Lessons- Questions?? - flpeggy 17:14 Jul 9 (0)

Is it taking longer for Bob Jones to process Iowa Basics Tests this year? - JanOH 13:28 Jul 9 (18)

• We tested last week of April and got results the last week of June. nt - Shari 9:49 Jul 10 (0)
• Yes, I just got my results today and I think we took it the first week of May. In past years I have received them quicker. nt - Maverick 22:26 Jul 9 (0)
• Thanks for the info. I guess I'm not the only one waiting! (nt) - JanOH 16:09 Jul 9 (0)
• I administered and mailed the Stanford 11 weeks ago and am still waiting...nt - ldee 15:59 Jul 9 (0)
• FWIW, I gave my test through Piedmont testing and it was less than a month turn around time. I was shocked it was so fast. nt - Debbie in Austin 13:59 Jul 9 (2)
  • At what time of year? nt - abbeyej 14:46 Jul 9 (1)
    • Not Debbie, but a good friend of hers and... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 19:24 Jul 9 (0)
• I called them today and was told that the scoring center was backlogged and to expect 7-9 weeks after receipt of the tests to get results. (nt) - CythiaOK 13:38 Jul 9 (0)
• I was told 6-8 weeks if you gave the test in May. They were received 6 weeks ago Wednesday, and I'm waiting anxiously! nt - abbeyej 13:37 Jul 9 (0)
• This is the first year ours have taken this long. I mailed the test on May 8, was recd there on May 11 and I just got the results today. (nt) - VH in MN 13:35 Jul 9 (0)
• I was quoted 6-8 weeks. - Dawn K 13:34 Jul 9 (6)
  • You were put on probation?!?! - Testimony 13:39 Jul 9 (5)
    • You do understand that's Homeschooling probation, not police probation, right? It just means - Chris in VA 14:12 Jul 9 (2)
      • Yes, I understand the difference. nt - Testimony 15:56 Jul 10 (0)
      • yes -- I understand the difference -- thanks :) - Dawn K 14:58 Jul 9 (0)
    • I live in VA. (more inside) - Dawn K 14:09 Jul 9 (1)
      • Re: I live in VA. (more inside) - Delbra 18:55 Jul 9 (0)
• I was wondering if it should be coming soon. It usually comes around the second or third week in July no matter when you take it. - Testimony 13:32 Jul 9 (0)

Is thie "Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History" used with TOG? Thanks. (nt) - SPH 13:28 Jul 9 (1)

• Never mind. Per the TOG website, the answer is no. (nt) - SPH 18:31 Jul 9 (0)

I am sorry, but I was not happy with A Beka 1 math. - Testimony 13:27 Jul 9 (7)

• I don't think you are remembering correctly - - Singapore does not teach borrowing or carrying in first grade, either - katilac 17:08 Jul 9 (1)
  • You're right. It was Liberty Math that my older son did. It taught both carrying and borrowing. nt - Testimony 15:47 Jul 10 (0)
• Rod and Staff doesn't teach borrowing/carrying in first grade, either.... - Ellie 16:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Here in CA, the ps doesn't introduce borrowing or carrying in 1st grade. nt - Daisy 15:27 Jul 9 (0)
• I personally think that first grade is too early to teach borrowing IMHO....m - Johanna 14:38 Jul 9 (2)
  • This is strictly an FYI. Borrowing and carrying can be taught concretely,.... - Kathy in MD 15:22 Jul 9 (1)
    • You are right:-), but I still think that it takes higher level thinking (even when you are using manips)nt - Johanna 15:37 Jul 9 (0)

Logic books/programs for 8th grader that has never done it before? - kel 13:19 Jul 9 (7)

• I think you'd do fine starting with Fallacy Detective... - Lori D. 14:36 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Logic books/programs for 8th grader that has never done it before? - Kelly on the prairie 13:38 Jul 9 (5)
  • One thing to be aware of is that....... - Kathy in MD 13:51 Jul 9 (4)
    • Just how conservative is Fallacy Detective, and in what way? - kel 17:02 Jul 9 (3)
      • I never heard that there was anything derogatory about it either..... - Kathy in MD 20:04 Jul 9 (0)
      • Certainly nothing derogatory! There is usually a cartoon (Calvin & Hobbes, Dilbert, etc.) that... - Lori D. 19:27 Jul 9 (1)
        • Thanks so much...sounds like it will work for us! :o) - kel 20:23 Jul 9 (0)

Sharing a site full of clever rhyming verse for No / So American history... - Janie 13:15 Jul 9 (2)

• Very cool! Thanks so much!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:28 Jul 9 (0)
• Hey, that's cool. Thanks for sharing. (nt) - Stacia 13:32 Jul 9 (0)

A few years ago there was much talk on the board about Nebel's Elementary Education - has anyone continued using it? - Hannah 13:12 Jul 9 (5)

• I still use it as an extra resource by topic (more)... - GVA 17:32 Jul 9 (0)
• Sold it on Ebay. nt - flpeggy 17:17 Jul 9 (0)
• I used it for awhile -m - Kathie in VA 15:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Well, I have it sitting on my shelf... - Stacia 13:32 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Well, I have it sitting on my shelf... - Diane 19:15 Jul 9 (0)

Phonics Solution CD-Rom - Cindy in AR 12:53 Jul 9 (0)

Once a child has done FLL 1-3 will he be ready for R&S English 4 ? nt - Lori in MS 12:35 Jul 9 (1)

• Yes, R&S 4 is very gentle. Dc should have no problems with it. - Lolly 12:42 Jul 9 (0)

Abeka Grammar vs. Rod and Staff... Do the grade levels correspond? - Old Dominion Heather 12:33 Jul 9 (2)

• I feel that they're on par with each other....(m) - Regena in KY 14:32 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks... I hadn't realized that there were two Abeka options... - Old Dominion Heather 16:58 Jul 9 (0)

Singapore: My Pals are Here and Earlybird Science - Carrie 12:28 Jul 9 (3)

• Thank you to both of you..m.. - Carrie 11:51 Jul 10 (0)
• My pals are here fits the bill. - Closeacademy 17:33 Jul 9 (0)
• You have just described singapore science - Jill 15:47 Jul 9 (0)

R & S 5th Grade English vs. 6th Grade English - j 12:06 Jul 9 (4)

• We went from 4th to 6th and have not had a single problem. You know his skills. (m) - Kate CA 12:56 Jul 9 (0)
• Another nay. Jumping into 6th is not advisable. - Lolly 12:44 Jul 9 (0)
• Although there are similar topics, (m) - angela in ohio 12:12 Jul 9 (1)
  • I wouldn't skip it either.. we've done every year from 3rd-6th and - Tina Duke 12:24 Jul 9 (0)

artistic pursuit vs. art adventures at home - Sandi 11:57 Jul 9 (1)

• I have both,... - Karen K. in Tx 12:41 Jul 9 (0)

Dictation for a ten year old - help please! - Jean in Newcastle 11:55 Jul 9 (2)

• my ds10 was like that, so I bought Startwrite... - Peela 3:47 Jul 10 (0)
• I would do the exercises 2 days as copywork, then 2 days as dictation. - momof7 12:45 Jul 9 (0)

Can I use the revised SOTW I activity book with the first edition of SOTW I text? nt - Lynn in N. CA 11:33 Jul 9 (1)

• I see no reason why you can't. I am using the old AG w/revised SOTW. nt - Rhonda in WA 15:45 Jul 9 (0)

X-Post: Downloading Open Office...security warning? Anyone have trouble after downloading and running this program. Worried to run it since publisher could not be verified. Thanks.nt - Natalija 11:18 Jul 9 (3)

• Thanks all! Will go for it! nm - Natalija 0:59 Jul 10 (0)
• I've used Open Office for almost 3 years. No problem. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 11:39 Jul 9 (1)
  • Same.. I have Open Office on both my Mac's and a PC.. no problems. nt - Jenny in Atl 12:06 Jul 9 (0)

If your 11yos was reading on a second grade level... - Michele in NC 10:51 Jul 9 (118)

• Re: If your 11yos was reading on a second grade level... - Jessica Edwards 22:27 Jul 10 (0)
• Michele, what are your son's strengths & interests? - Pajama Mama 22:02 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks, Nancy! - Michele in NC 7:25 Jul 10 (0)
• Another suggestion... - Summertime 21:05 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thank you, Summertime!... - Michele in NC 21:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Your premise is hard to start with. I would never be in that place. - Lh 20:27 Jul 9 (0)
• I haven't read through all the responses, but can you sell the 10 phonics programs you have? - Trivium Academy 20:05 Jul 9 (0)
• Well, the fantastic thing about this thread - Holly in N NV 18:42 Jul 9 (2)
  • Also direct them to the Special Needs boards. The archives there are rich and we cover a lot more topics..... - Kathy in MD 19:08 Jul 9 (1)
    • Great idea!!! Thanks! I'm going to do that. nt - Holly in N NV 19:12 Jul 9 (0)
• Michele, is this your post??? - Diane 15:28 Jul 9 (3)
  • Well... - Ellie 16:30 Jul 9 (2)
    • EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Michele in NC 17:14 Jul 9 (1)
      • Sorry you had such a negative experience... - Diane 17:21 Jul 9 (0)
• I just deleted a long rant before posting. . . - Stephanie Z 15:05 Jul 9 (0)
• Michelle, One more thought. - Holly in N NV 15:01 Jul 9 (0)
• Reading all the advice you've received, and your response to that advice, I'm not sure you really want to know what I would do. (m) - Colleen 14:27 Jul 9 (0)
• Have his eyes tested. My son has problem listening and such and we had him tested (more) - EgoElfWife 13:53 Jul 9 (0)
• Is he reading the Bible well? I would consider that above second grade reading level - Dawn K 13:38 Jul 9 (3)
  • I do wonder how much of the Bible he may have memorized.... - Rhondabee 14:10 Jul 9 (2)
    • Well, he's actually reading passages now that he's never seen or read before... - Michele in NC 14:15 Jul 9 (1)
      • That is encouraging, then. I really do hope you find your answer soon....nt - Rhondabee 17:07 Jul 9 (0)
• Have you gone to www.diannecraft.com and www.howtolearn.com(m) - Maury 13:32 Jul 9 (1)
  • Totally agree with checking out Dianne Craft. Her clients fly in from all over the country and ... - PameLA in VA 16:56 Jul 9 (0)
• I haven't read any of the other posts, but I'm wondering if he has a vision problem. - Polly 13:10 Jul 9 (0)
• I would strongly urge a professional eval and you might get some good suggestions from library staff who have access to special programs. (nt) - flpeggy 12:54 Jul 9 (0)
• I surely wouldn't do phonics. It sounds like you've given that the best possible try, and it has not worked. - Carol in Cal. 12:36 Jul 9 (0)
• If he's able to read the Bible, then perhaps he's reading above 2nd grade level already? (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 11:47 Jul 9 (3)
  • Yes, it's true he can read many words above a 2nd grade level... - Michele in NC 11:55 Jul 9 (2)
    • Before I took my dd in for developmental vision testing, she could decode 2nd and 3rd grade words - Claire 15:41 Jul 9 (0)
    • Well, if I were in that situation,... - Karen K. in Tx 12:07 Jul 9 (0)
• I agree with an evaluation, because my son has been there (more) - Kelly in VA 11:45 Jul 9 (0)
• Ditch the phonic with confidence.. fact is he can read! The path to getting better is with actually reading -m - Kathie in VA 11:38 Jul 9 (2)
  • He's in a 6th grade Sunday School class... - Michele in NC 11:49 Jul 9 (1)
    • Sounds like a wonderful place for him -m - Kathie in Va 12:45 Jul 9 (0)
• I love that he will read out of the Bible...m - kel 11:34 Jul 9 (1)
  • I agree that he needs to be evaluated if he hasn't been already...didn't key in on that the first time. - kel 11:49 Jul 9 (0)
• NIV is written at a 4th grade reading level and .... - Rebecca in Il 11:31 Jul 9 (2)
  • Actually, it's late 7th-8th. NAS is high school level. nt - Laurie4b 18:26 Jul 9 (1)
    • like I wrote if memory serves me right :o)nt - Rebecca in il 9:16 Jul 10 (0)
• May I suggest you sell all of those programs and use the money to pay for an evaluation and yes, let him read whatever he will. nt - Christina in OR 11:28 Jul 9 (1)
  • I've sold most of them to buy other programs. nt - Michele in NC 11:36 Jul 9 (0)
• Oh, Michelle, as someone who loves to read.. - Debbie C 11:17 Jul 9 (0)
• Honestly??? - Diane 11:16 Jul 9 (4)
  • I hesitatingly agree. There are just so many visual issues which have only been recently discovered... - Rhondabee 11:44 Jul 9 (0)
  • Please read my response to Ria. nt - Michele in NC 11:44 Jul 9 (2)
    • I did...but I completely disagree with it... - Diane 13:18 Jul 9 (1)
      • Well, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. nt - Michele in NC 14:06 Jul 9 (0)
• I say it's time to let it go. Let him read the Bible if he wants to. nt - Ellie 11:16 Jul 9 (0)
• IMHO, your plan is not sufficient. - Holly in N NV 11:16 Jul 9 (1)
  • I have to agree... - Old Dominion Heather 12:21 Jul 9 (0)
• You might want to join the dyslexiasupport2 email list on Yahoo - Claire 11:14 Jul 9 (2)
  • We have this CD... - Michele in NC 11:35 Jul 9 (1)
    • I wonder, then, if he has an undiagnosed visual efficiency problem..... - Claire 15:37 Jul 9 (0)
• Honestly? I'd get him evaluated immediately (m) - Ria 11:12 Jul 9 (33)
  • So WHAT if he has a learning disability?!? - Michele in NC 11:43 Jul 9 (32)
    • I have a friend who feels the way you do. - Night Elf 16:54 Jul 9 (0)
    • Once my son had been diagnosed with an LD, I was able to get advice on how to help him - Laura in China 16:28 Jul 9 (0)
    • Learning disabilities are not written in stone. Many times there are underlying deficits - Claire 15:59 Jul 9 (0)
    • A quote from a 13 yo who's BTDT........"People don't know the good that testing can do." nt - Kathy in MD 13:42 Jul 9 (0)
    • Without testing and the resulting therapy, I would have a **teenager** who couldn't read..... - Kathy in MD 12:38 Jul 9 (1)
      • BTW, medical insurance will often help pay for some therapies, as long as they aren't mentioned as LD's..... - Kathy in MD 12:48 Jul 9 (0)
    • Well, I think the idea is that knowing what the problem is may help you find strategies to help him learn. - Jenny in Florida 12:18 Jul 9 (0)
    • If he has a diagnosed learning disability, you read about it and seek therapy (M) - Ria 12:12 Jul 9 (1)
      • I posted as the same time you did originally... - Diane 13:24 Jul 9 (0)
    • Therapy to me is the equivalent of your child needing surgery... - Kelly in VA 12:00 Jul 9 (0)
    • I know we're on a homeschooling board, and we all like to think all teachers are stupid.... - Rhondabee 11:50 Jul 9 (21)
      • He doesn't have a developmental vision problem... - Michele in NC 11:57 Jul 9 (20)
        • Michelle... - Ellie 16:43 Jul 9 (6)
          • ANd I would vehemently disagree. - Lolly 17:04 Jul 9 (5)
            • Dr. Cates did that? That's so strange... - Ellie 22:14 Jul 9 (4)
              • But surely that was 20 years ago? nt - abbeyej 4:44 Jul 10 (3)
                • No, it was not. The testing wasn't for my own dc... - Ellie 7:50 Jul 10 (2)
                  • No, the initial testing only tells you if there is a problem or not... - Lolly 12:58 Jul 10 (1)
                    • The initial testing was enough for us... - Ellie 14:49 Jul 10 (0)
        • You have already listed several reasons why he very well *might* have a developmental vision problem. I know you don't want to hear it, but it's so worth letting a Developmental Optometrist (not any old Optometrist) examine him. nt - abbeyej 15:25 Jul 9 (0)
        • Email me. - erica 14:34 Jul 9 (0)
        • Not having walked that path, I don't know what would be next.... - Rhondabee 12:19 Jul 9 (1)
          • Good ideas! nt - Kathy in MD 12:44 Jul 9 (0)
        • From what you've described in your post, he *does* have some of the signs of having a vision problem. (m) - Jackie in AR 12:13 Jul 9 (1)
          • Amen!!! - Polly 13:20 Jul 9 (0)
        • Don't thrash me, fellow homeschoolers, but what about the public school system? (more) - Kelly in VA 12:06 Jul 9 (6)
          • We went through the school too! NT - Diane 13:29 Jul 9 (0)
          • I agree! No need to trash- They did a great job with my dd and helped get her up to speed! nt - Classic Mom 13:05 Jul 9 (0)
          • I've used school therapy. For many it will correct all or part of the problems, If it only corrects part, then it frees up resources for outside remediation. nt - Kathy in MD 12:42 Jul 9 (0)
          • Ah, in four sentences you said what it took me an essay to say =) nt - Rhondabee 12:22 Jul 9 (0)
          • I think it is as good a resource as any. If it is available, and free, it is worth trying. - kel 12:17 Jul 9 (0)
          • Yep, I was thinking the same thing. nt - Ria 12:14 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: If your 11yos was reading on a second grade level... - Melissa B 11:11 Jul 9 (0)
• I'd have him reading that Bible! - Lolly 11:00 Jul 9 (7)
  • I'll agree with Lolly and add... - Anita in Ohio 14:51 Jul 9 (0)
  • Back again. Just to let you know I am a btdt who wouldn't test my child again. - Lolly 12:57 Jul 9 (3)
    • Thank you, Lolly! It seems we are the only two who feel that way. nt - Michele in NC 14:08 Jul 9 (2)
      • If you didn't want advice, you shouldn't have asked for it. nt - Ria 15:09 Jul 9 (1)
        • You're right,Ria. I should never have posted to begin with. FORGIVE ME! nt - Michele in NC 16:22 Jul 9 (0)
  • One more suggestion... - Lolly 11:07 Jul 9 (1)
    • Another great suggestion, Lolly...(nt.) - Anita in Ohio 14:56 Jul 9 (0)

Emmaline....(m) - Laura in OK 10:50 Jul 9 (2)

• Re: Emmaline....(m) - Emmaline 18:03 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thank you Emmaline! I appreciate it! nt - Laura in OK 18:51 Jul 9 (0)

best way to learn chinese for a 2nd grade/7 yr old who excels at American reading, spelling and such? TY nt - cin 10:03 Jul 9 (3)

• A friend of mine's dc (4yo & 7yo) are learning Chinese... - Karen K. in Tx 10:10 Jul 9 (2)
  • I agree that a tutor/class is the best way to go - Laura in China 14:22 Jul 9 (1)
    • I was afraid of this. I was hoping that rosetta stone would be recommended : ) I guess a tutor will be found in teh next few months. nt - cin 16:03 Jul 9 (0)

TOG? - Emmaline 9:58 Jul 9 (6)

• We use most..... - LisaWA 15:49 Jul 9 (0)
• I'm only using it for History. nt - Pensguys 11:46 Jul 9 (0)
• I use everything that TOG offers plus add Science, LA, sports,etc...nt - Laura in OK 10:37 Jul 9 (0)
• I add Math, English (spelling, handwriting, grammar), Latin & Science. Plus piano lessons & karate. I'm trying to keep my subjects "simple" this year! nt - 5wolfcubs 10:00 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: I add Math, English (spelling, handwriting, grammar), Latin & Science. Plus piano lessons & karate. I'm trying to keep my subjects "simple" this year! nt - Emmaline 10:01 Jul 9 (1)
    • To clarify what subjects TOG *is* sm - 5wolfcubs 10:20 Jul 9 (0)

Is the Ancient Egyptian treasure chest worth $15 - Amber 9:58 Jul 9 (3)

• Re: Thank you both. nt - Amber 22:41 Jul 9 (0)
• I don't know....(m) - Regena in KY 14:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Hmmm.... - Stacia 13:37 Jul 9 (0)

Are the mapping activities in SOTW 1 sufficient? If not, what did you use to supplement? TIA! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 9:42 Jul 9 (4)

• My only supplement is a big globe - Laura in China 16:51 Jul 9 (0)
• Depends on the age of child - early elementary, yes. Later elementary/middle, no. I use MCP Maps, Charts & Graphs. nt - Christy in CO 16:43 Jul 9 (0)
• SOTW mapping is great for the understanding of location in history, but... - Linden in NM 15:35 Jul 9 (0)
• I think they are, especially for 1st-4th grade. nt - kRenee 9:46 Jul 9 (0)

Link inside to fun and free math drill online.... - Natalija 9:39 Jul 9 (0)

Colleen....General Science question for you.....m - Pensguys 9:16 Jul 9 (4)

• Yes, I think he'd like it. (m) - Colleen 11:27 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks, Colleen.....I'm just thinking ahead for school year 2008-09. nt - Pensguys 11:47 Jul 9 (0)
• Not Colleen....but here is my opinion :) - momof7 9:54 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks Momof7. I'll let ds take a look at it and read the first chapter to see if he likes it. nt - Pensguys 11:47 Jul 9 (0)

Has anyone used CLE Language Arts or Reading all the way through? I'm very interested... - Donna A. 9:12 Jul 9 (3)

• Yes, sort of ... - MIch elle 9:56 Jul 9 (2)
  • Thank you! Yes, I'd love to hear... - Donna A. 11:04 Jul 9 (0)
  • CLE reading only for above post. nt - MIch elle 10:25 Jul 9 (0)

Tapestry of Grace - Emmaline 9:10 Jul 9 (8)

• Re: Tapestry of Grace - Janis in DE 9:42 Jul 9 (1)
  • The sample is worth printing out. - Closeacademy 11:35 Jul 9 (0)
• Tapestry of Grace or Well trained mind suggestions - Emmaline 9:12 Jul 9 (5)
  • My son did the outlining from KHE last year - Chris in Michigan 9:42 Jul 9 (4)
    • Re: My son did the outlining from KHE last year - Emmaline 9:55 Jul 9 (3)
      • I found year 2 classic for $65 used... - siloam 17:21 Jul 9 (0)
      • I nearly choked on the cost too! ... - Jeanne in MN 14:46 Jul 9 (1)
        • Re: I nearly choked on the cost too! ... - Emmaline 16:09 Jul 9 (0)

SOTW 3, Grueber Story of the Thirteen Colonies PLUS lots of history books? Would this be too much? (more) - Natalija 9:01 Jul 9 (7)

• This is what we are doing and it works out great. nt - Susie in CA 19:30 Jul 9 (1)
  • Please see post way above re: Story of the Thirteen Colonies. Thanks. nt - Natalija 19:58 Jul 9 (0)
• I love this combo. We used the schedule made up for these two spines over on Paula's Archives. nt - RhondaM. 9:41 Jul 9 (4)
  • How much time do you spend on this? DO you get through both spines AND historical fiction books too? (more) - Natalija 10:14 Jul 9 (3)
    • Re: How much time do you spend on this? DO you get through both spines AND historical fiction books too? (more) - RhondaM. 13:03 Jul 9 (2)
      • You sound just like me and our situation!.. - Natalija 13:12 Jul 9 (1)
        • Yup! That's us! :-) nt - RhondaM. 13:34 Jul 9 (0)

Using lots of history literature Sonlight-style: assigning the same books to two dc...(more) - Natalija 8:51 Jul 9 (6)

• Like Melissa - but I get the post-it flags, so the bookmarks stay in place. Each kid has their own color. nt - Debra in CO 9:13 Jul 9 (2)
  • Yep, post-it notes in different colors, an assigned spot on the bookcase, and (m) - Michele in MN 11:19 Jul 9 (0)
  • Thanks for the ideas! I did not think of that! nt - Natalija 9:40 Jul 9 (0)
• I have mine use bookmarks and keep the book itself in a certain spot so neither has to hunt for it. nt - MelissaM 9:02 Jul 9 (0)
• I have mine use bookmarks and keep the book itself in a certain spot so neither has to hunt for it. nt - MelissaM 9:02 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Natalija 10:16 Jul 9 (0)

Lesson plan/assignment forms ?? Trying to get organized (more) - Natalija 8:40 Jul 9 (15)

• I really like the flexibility of Homeschool Tracker - shanmar 13:39 Jul 9 (2)
  • Another HST fan here. I used the free version for 2 years and upgraded to support them. Best $34 dollars I've spent in a long time. nt - Tammyla 17:37 Jul 9 (0)
  • I love this program as well /nft - katilac 17:12 Jul 9 (0)
• How old are your dc? (nt) - angela in ohio 12:18 Jul 9 (1)
  • Dd will soon be 10 and 12. They love the rare event when Mom gives them a list for their use. I am working on a layout on Word. nt - Natalija 12:43 Jul 9 (0)
• I like the ones I found on www.generationtocome.com, when you get there scroll down(nt) - Heidi in WI 11:17 Jul 9 (0)
• I'm very visual. One thing I finally did that helps me stay on track... - yvonne in ca 9:34 Jul 9 (0)
• We're doing a weekly overview schedule (m) - Trivium Academy 9:08 Jul 9 (2)
  • Wow! Thanks! What a thread!! It's huge!! I will have to look through it. Boy, this can get confusing and overwhelming! Thanks. nt - Natalija 10:56 Jul 9 (1)
    • Don't forget to read from the bottom up to follow the conversation. : ) Enjoy. nt - Trivium Academy 10:58 Jul 9 (0)
• I use Donnayoung.org and Homeschool tracker....nt. - Laura in OK 8:52 Jul 9 (2)
  • Laura in OK: Why/how do you use both? -m - Kathie in VA 11:46 Jul 9 (1)
    • well....(m) - Laura in OK 12:28 Jul 9 (0)
• I've started an excel sheet with...m. - cbb_momof3 8:49 Jul 9 (1)
  • I'd love to see it but we don't have Excel. Thanks anyway. nt - Natalija 10:53 Jul 9 (0)

OT: I'm moving to Rhode Island. Can you offer some advice? m - Vanna 8:27 Jul 9 (2)

• No advice but we've really enjoyed taking classes at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. nt - Andrea in MA 12:15 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks, Andrea. I'll have to look into that. nt - Vanna 12:57 Jul 10 (0)

Well you just made my day; thank you very much! If I could blush on-line I would be doing it right now! :) - Jennefer @ SSA 8:25 Jul 9 (1)

• OOPS! This comment was supposed to be under Maria in Nashville's compliment below! I am forever messing up on these boards! lol! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 8:28 Jul 9 (0)

Dd7 will be keeping a weather journal for a year- which approach do you think is best? - Trivium Academy 8:21 Jul 9 (14)

• we made a simple barometre last week.... - Strawberry Queen 5:59 Jul 10 (1)
  • How did you tape the straw to the balloon? I can't visualize it... - Trivium Academy 6:15 Jul 10 (0)
• You pick the neatest things, Triv! Quick way to make a rain gauge (sp?) m - Chris in VA 18:50 Jul 9 (3)
  • Very creative, economic idea Chris, thank you for sharing! I have a question though... - Trivium Academy 6:06 Jul 10 (2)
    • Hmmm back atcha! I don't think width matters - Chris in VA 8:51 Jul 10 (1)
      • but the wider the container, the less inches you'll have, right? nt - Trivium Academy 9:04 Jul 10 (0)
• Another thing we did... - profmom 13:54 Jul 9 (0)
• We did this, too - Julie in MN 10:48 Jul 9 (0)
• We have alot of little do-dads for science, becasue DH loves them, and if he gets them, HE teaches 'em! : ) nt - cin 10:01 Jul 9 (0)
• I love My Calendar Book....m - Julieofsardis 9:37 Jul 9 (0)
• We did a weather unit several years ago... - Karen K. in Tx 9:36 Jul 9 (2)
  • That is great Karen! - Trivium Academy 9:47 Jul 9 (1)
    • You're welcome!... - Karen K. in Tx 10:04 Jul 9 (0)
• My dd likes - Closeacademy 8:39 Jul 9 (0)

Just curious: Has anyone begun to use FLL3? nt - mamato3 8:07 Jul 9 (1)

• I received my copy a couple of weeks ago... - Karen K. in Tx 10:14 Jul 9 (0)

Anyone use Math-U-See while using another math curriculum? - Gamom3 7:53 Jul 9 (1)

• We used ALEKS with MUS and will try Christian Light Math with MUS this year. I hope we can get to both, I like ALEKS and it really helped both dd's math test scores go up. (more) - Natalija 9:35 Jul 9 (0)

Monique in NJ, which level of TOG are you starting with? (m) - *anj* 7:44 Jul 9 (0)

best 5th-6th spelling games or activities? and how often to do spelling? - sadie 7:28 Jul 9 (2)

• We do spelling daily and also use SWO....(m) - Regena in KY 14:41 Jul 9 (0)
• We use Sequential Spelling every day... - KathyBC 14:16 Jul 9 (0)

Planning to Use Write Away with my 3rd Grader - Any Advice? - Susan 7:05 Jul 9 (0)

AFTER the 4 year cycle of sotw............what do you do next? i.e. for a 5th grader? - Amber 6:56 Jul 9 (21)

• I plan to use Gombrich and Van Loon as (light) spines and dive more deeply into some eras - Laura in China - no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 14:20 Jul 9 (0)
• I have a fourth grader. This is my plan for fifth grade. - Testimony 13:11 Jul 9 (0)
• We will be using TOG and I can't wait!!.... - WTMindy 10:45 Jul 9 (0)
• We're not there yet,... - Karen K. in Tx 10:31 Jul 9 (0)
• My 5th grader is using History Odyssey. It's going great so far....nt - KC 9:37 Jul 9 (2)
  • HO here too although I modify the requirements for my dd. nt - kRenee 9:47 Jul 9 (1)
    • Yes, we will be doing a couple of the books as a read aloud.. nt - KC 17:08 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: AFTER the 4 year cycle of sotw............what do you do next? i.e. for a 5th grader? - Emmaline 9:02 Jul 9 (1)
  • We did more or less TWTM approach last year. - Jenny in Florida 10:17 Jul 9 (0)
• Doesn't TWTM recommend Kingfisher for logic stage? [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:28 Jul 9 (0)
• We'll be doing History Odyssey. nt exect for link - Sue in St Pete 8:19 Jul 9 (1)
  • Same with us. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 11:56 Jul 9 (0)
• We like Mystery of History nt - nutmeg 8:10 Jul 9 (0)
• We are doing Truthquest with the H.A. Guerber books as spines. nt - RhondaM. 8:01 Jul 9 (0)
• TOG. I'm planning out TOG Year 1 for my fifth-grader right now... - Rebecca in VA 7:36 Jul 9 (0)
• I'll give another vote for TOG!! will be staring year 2 with a 5th and 6th grader. nt - r 7:08 Jul 9 (0)
• Don't know from experience but lots of moms have told me. . . (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 7:06 Jul 9 (3)
  • Jennifer...you are soooo pretty! - Maria in Nashville 7:18 Jul 9 (2)
    • See my resonse above! :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 8:29 Jul 9 (0)
    • Sorry for the spelling mistake! nt - Maria in Nashville 7:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Tapestry of Grace! Which actually has SOTW scheduled as a supplement for 5th graders (but not the activity guide) nt - 5wolfcubs 7:01 Jul 9 (0)

Timeline help - would you be willing to show your pictures to help a visual mom? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:43 Jul 9 (4)

• Here's ours. - gina 7:36 Jul 9 (3)
  • Really cool! nt - Julie in MN 10:49 Jul 9 (0)
  • I second that! It is great. Thank you so much! :) - Jennefer @ SSA 9:40 Jul 9 (0)
  • Wow, Gina! I love your timeline! Thanks for posting the photo!! nt - yvonne in ca 9:39 Jul 9 (0)

I have some questions about Lightning Lit! - Classic Mom 5:53 Jul 9 (7)

• Used this last part of last year - going to finish this year (more) - Mel 6:41 Jul 9 (0)
• I wish I had heard of it when my oldest dd was in 7th, but, we are now doing it in 8th... - Dayle in Guatemala 6:24 Jul 9 (0)
• My answers... - Laura in CT 6:19 Jul 9 (3)
  • Laura, how well do you think this would work alongside Sonlight? (m) - Colleen 7:58 Jul 9 (2)
    • I think that would work... - Laura in CT 13:02 Jul 9 (0)
    • We used SL5 *books* (not the core) and other reading alongside LL last year... - Lori D. 10:06 Jul 9 (0)
• PS This would be for a 7th grader- - Classic Mom 6:04 Jul 9 (0)

Is this too much - should I rework my schedule? - Mel 5:37 Jul 9 (9)

• Some ideas -m - Kathie in Va 22:46 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thank you very much! (more) - Mel 8:38 Jul 10 (0)
• Should I add or take away anything? Any thoughts??? TIA - Mel 17:06 Jul 9 (0)
• Mel.....your 8th grader.....? - momof7 9:49 Jul 9 (1)
  • No, she is not a science lover - thanks for the info though! NT - Mel 17:04 Jul 9 (0)
• Grade 8 looks good...what about logic? - Linda in NM 6:04 Jul 9 (3)
  • Don't have anything for logic - any suggetions? (m) - Mel 6:38 Jul 9 (2)
    • We loved Mind Benders (puzzle books) and are enjoying Fallacy Detective (my son is 13)...nt - Linda in NM 8:12 Jul 9 (1)
      • How often do you do Logic per week? TIA - Mel 17:05 Jul 9 (0)

Erica in PA re: your scheduling ? from the old board...(m) - Nancy in MI 5:19 Jul 9 (0)

1st and 5th grade science - Grace 5:16 Jul 9 (3)

• I will look at both these options. Thanks. nt - Grace 5:28 Jul 10 (0)
• I really like the Harcourt Science texts if you are looking for a nice text to go along with a program. - katie5 12:04 Jul 9 (0)
• We used Considering God's Creation in 5th - adding videos, hands-on projects & books - You can..(m) - Mel 5:28 Jul 9 (0)

More on 6th grade boy below, please read if you were participating in this discussion. nt - Kim in Ga 4:28 Jul 9 (0)

5wolfcubs ... Regarding your schedule from the old board - Shari 4:11 Jul 9 (1)

• My schedule & rambling about it (m) - 5wolfcubs 7:00 Jul 9 (0)

Where would you go about looking for an out-of-print book? I'm trying to find a copy of Usborne Easy German, which abbeyej pointed out to me not long ago...(m) - Colleen 1:02 Jul 9 (5)

• Yeah!!! Thanks so much! (nt) - Colleen 8:00 Jul 9 (0)
• Bookfinder.com searched many places for you (Amazon, Abe, Alibris, etc.) nt - karenciavo 6:01 Jul 9 (0)
• Here's a used copy at Amazon.. - Jenny in Atl 3:55 Jul 9 (1)
  • Missing link :-0 - Jenny in Atl 3:56 Jul 9 (0)
• Try Abebooks.com (inside link only)... - Arch At Home 2:10 Jul 9 (0)

Horizons Math - Tammy R 23:57 Jul 8 (4)

• Since you have used MUS and know how to teach w/manipulatives......I would not buy the TM - momof7 10:01 Jul 9 (0)
• My oldest is in Horizons 3 and I haven't bought a TM yet. nft. - Jeanne in MN 9:39 Jul 9 (1)
  • Haven't used worksheets either. Ton of review as it is-IMO. nft. - Jeanne in MN 9:41 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Horizons Math - Trivium Academy 4:36 Jul 9 (0)

Laura (in China), straddling the Pacific makes perfect timing for our posting habits! ;-) And yet another GP question, of course...(m) - Colleen 23:35 Jul 8 (3)

• Latest news on publication dates - Laura in China 1:36 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks, Laura. (nt) - Colleen 8:03 Jul 9 (0)
• Just walking out the door. I'll reply in an hour or two (nt) - Laura in China 23:37 Jul 8 (0)

Looking for a resource to help me figure out parts of ships, nautical terms.... - Rhondabee 23:31 Jul 8 (6)

• You might find some interest in this page - Laura in China 23:36 Jul 8 (5)
  • Thanks. Didn't see any big pictures of ships with parts labeled. Would love something along the lines of Macauley's "Castle" for ships if anyone knows of something.... nt - Rhondabee 5:23 Jul 9 (4)
    • He has a book called Ship. I'll try and link it, but you can find it on Amazon. - Melissa B 5:36 Jul 9 (3)
      • Link again - Melissa B 5:39 Jul 9 (2)
        • Sorry! But it is on Amazon! nt - Melissa B 5:40 Jul 9 (1)
          • Well, duh! And to think I was thinking of changing my board name to Amazon-Queen. Thx-a-bunch! nt - Rhondabee (hanging my head in shame!) 6:14 Jul 9 (0)

SOTW 2, 2003 edition - getting from Byzantium to India. Am I crazy? - Laura in China 23:19 Jul 8 (7)

• We must be at the same point in the book - because we also had our globe out today and went, "Uh..... huh???" at which point, I improvised. ;) nt - earlybird mom 19:39 Jul 9 (1)
  • I'm glad I'm not alone - Laura in China 22:11 Jul 9 (0)
• Okay I've found it in the revised version...m. - cbb_momof3 8:45 Jul 9 (1)
  • Byzantium is the old name for what is now Istanbul - Laura in China 15:07 Jul 9 (0)
• I'm not doing this yet, but I do have the new edition. Would you like me to check it? What page number/chapter?nt. - cbb_momof3 4:39 Jul 9 (2)
  • I'd like to know, still deciding which issue to get. - Ida 6:05 Jul 9 (1)
    • ok, I need to know the chapter number you are referring to since I have not gone through this yet. I guess I could look through it, but I'm busy today, thanks. nt. - cbb_momof3 7:04 Jul 9 (0)

Scheduling 2 books that overlap topics - do you coordinate chapters or just read each book in order? - lovemykids 21:34 Jul 8 (14)

• I do a little of both..... - WTMindy 10:50 Jul 9 (0)
• Like Laura, I coordinate. - Jenny in Florida 8:50 Jul 9 (0)
• You know there's a plan for this on Paula's Archives?...link only.. - Rhondabee 23:46 Jul 8 (3)
  • Thanks. I've seen it, but it only does History of US, not the other texts I plan to use. - lovemykids 23:58 Jul 8 (2)
    • A suggestion: You may want to use the Genievieve Foster bk for a summer review. (nt) - VH in MN 11:51 Jul 9 (0)
    • I tried to add in one of those books - the Columbus one I think - Laura in China 1:23 Jul 9 (0)
• usually- we jst read them both sequentially- works as review, and another perspective- too hard otherwise. nt - Peela 23:12 Jul 8 (1)
  • Me too! Sometimes, I'll adjust slightly as we go... - Debra in CO 13:41 Jul 9 (0)
• I coordinate history - Laura in China 22:16 Jul 8 (3)
  • That's what I've been trying to do, and it's killing me! - lovemykids 23:32 Jul 8 (2)
    • Here's my spreadsheet, but it's incomplete - Laura in China 1:21 Jul 9 (1)
      • Thank you, Laura! - lovemykids 6:52 Jul 9 (0)
• You know...I've spent hours trying to coordinate history and science...m - kRenee 22:13 Jul 8 (1)
  • I agree - there is something to be said for letting the child make his own connections sometimes! :) nt - Anne Marie 4:56 Jul 9 (0)

Julie in Austin, re: logic puzzles - earlybird mom 21:04 Jul 8 (0)

momof7-I had a question about your great scheduling method below (where you answered Night Elf.) nt - MamaPapa 21:03 Jul 8 (3)

• A general idea of what I do..... - momof7 3:16 Jul 9 (2)
  • Very helpful, thank you! I printed out a planner from Donna Young (more) - MamaPapa 15:23 Jul 9 (0)
  • And this is what I did last night :) - Night Elf 4:08 Jul 9 (0)

Has anyone used transparencies for step by step drawing lessons? -m - Kathie in VA 20:55 Jul 8 (0)

DD told me today she doesn't want to do Rosetta Stone - wants something like Latin for Children in French. Anything like that exist? Age 12. nt - Christy in CO 20:46 Jul 8 (2)

• Re: DD told me today she doesn't want to do Rosetta Stone - wants something like Latin for Children in French. Anything like that exist? Age 12. nt - Erika 7:58 Jul 9 (0)
• Memoria Press are just putting out a French for Elementary kids. Might be worth a look. nt - Linda G in NZ 2:37 Jul 9 (0)

What do you think about the Christian Kids Explore series.more - girlymama 20:38 Jul 8 (3)

• Thank you for your reviews, it was most helpful. nt - girlymama 8:48 Jul 9 (0)
• I haven't used it, but I own the biology one. - lovemykids 7:01 Jul 9 (0)
• we are using biology... - Kim in Ga 4:05 Jul 9 (0)

If familiar with calvert and k12....Could an average student that has completed calvert 4th easily transition into k12 5th grade?....thanks...nt - lottie j. 20:05 Jul 8 (1)

• Absolutely. - Night Elf 20:08 Jul 8 (0)

How many hours do i need to teach k12 to a k, 2nd, and 5th grader each day total?....thanks nt - lottie j. 20:03 Jul 8 (3)

• I'm only using K12 5th grade. - Night Elf 4:12 Jul 9 (0)
• If possible, I would consider skipping K12 for the Ker (m) - Maisy 20:25 Jul 8 (1)
  • Oh, but some of the K subjects are fantastic! - Rebecca in VA 5:36 Jul 9 (0)

Looking for color time line figures (not History through the Ages - don't want to color it ourselves) (m) - CynthiaOK 20:03 Jul 8 (8)

• Thank you for all the suggestions - I'll pass them along to the teacher (nt) - CynthiaOK 11:42 Jul 9 (0)
• I just use "google images" - they're free and I can pick whichever image I want! I started using google for our timeline 2 years ago, when we used MOH2. (nt) - Laura in OH 7:56 Jul 9 (1)
  • We do this too! Perfect for us! nft. - Jeanne in MN 9:44 Jul 9 (0)
• I know of people who take old history books and use the pictues for their timelines. nt - NYSue 6:11 Jul 9 (0)
• Konos sells color timeline figures, but... - Karen K. in Tx 21:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Winter Promise sells color timeline figures... - Milliemil 20:45 Jul 8 (2)
  • Thanks - I actually don't want figures to stick on, but a completed poster (nt) - Laura in China 21:36 Jul 8 (1)
    • Sorry - replied in the wrong place (nt) - Laura in China 21:37 Jul 8 (0)

One-page, printed, pictorial timeline poster of Western Civilisation? - Laura in China 20:02 Jul 8 (3)

• The Staircase of Time from Calvert, maybe? (link only) - abbeyej 21:01 Jul 8 (1)
  • This is very similar - thank you (nt) - Laura in China 21:54 Jul 8 (0)
• I have something similar, here's the link. - Trivium Academy 20:21 Jul 8 (0)

Sonlight 3 + 4 History - Angela 19:49 Jul 8 (1)

• You'll want to post this on the sale board. (nt) - Colleen 22:32 Jul 8 (0)

If you've used Apologia's Elementary Science series please review it for me. I just saw samples at Christian Book's web site and it looks wonderful! nt - StacyTea 19:25 Jul 8 (13)

• My "Wiggly Willy and Socialable Sue" couldn't sit still for the lessons sfter a while.... - Angie 17:17 Jul 9 (0)
• I love it and my son loves it....doing Astronomy. nt - Laura in OK 8:55 Jul 9 (0)
• We have finished Astronomy, midway through Botany, love them and plan to do them all! nt - nutmeg 8:18 Jul 9 (1)
  • We did Astronomy w/ 3 other families. We really liked it. Materials for most of the experiments very easy to obtain and inexpensive. nt - Vanna 8:31 Jul 9 (0)
• Another YES vote! - Erika 8:00 Jul 9 (0)
• Fantastic. One of the best curriculums I have ever used. Love it! nt - Kisa in CA 6:40 Jul 9 (0)
• We used it with my 4th grader... - Shelly in IL 5:35 Jul 9 (0)
• My thoughts - Shari 4:19 Jul 9 (1)
  • I do agree that it's best for students who are patient listeners. (m) - Colleen 8:07 Jul 9 (0)
• We've enjoyed it very much this year. (m) - Colleen 22:42 Jul 8 (0)
• Can't say enough good things about them... - Christy in CO 20:49 Jul 8 (0)
• We've used Botany and Zoology 1 and loved them. We also used the free notebooking pages on Jeannie Fulbright's website.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 19:38 Jul 8 (0)
• I've looked at one volume (m) - Ria 19:33 Jul 8 (0)

Looking for pros and cons of the Alpha Omega LifePacs Science curriculum. TIA! nt - StacyTea 19:23 Jul 8 (0)

How many of you also post on the TOG boards/Yahoo groups? (m) - *anj* 19:21 Jul 8 (19)

• I'm LouiseMomof3 on TOG board. (nt) - Louise 17:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Yep... - siloam 14:29 Jul 9 (0)
• I do! *Ü* Not daily, but I do.... nt - LisaWA 8:15 Jul 9 (0)
• I've asked a few questions. nt - Closeacademy 5:34 Jul 9 (0)
• I do off and on I don't post a lot on the yahoo group nt - lori in tx 5:27 Jul 9 (0)
• I lurk. Just got my TOG last week. nt - Monique in NJ 5:06 Jul 9 (2)
  • Can I ask a ?. I ordered the new year 2 , on the 20th of june and I can't make heads or tales of when to expect my order. Does anyone here have any idea on the shipping schedule? (Hey I'm in MN too). Thankyou ! nt - r 7:19 Jul 9 (1)
    • You can go to the link inside this message to check - karenciavo 8:18 Jul 9 (0)
• I read there and post occassionally. nt - Michele in MN 5:01 Jul 9 (0)
• I lurk a lot and ocassionally post. nt - Janis in DE 4:47 Jul 9 (0)
• I lurk a bit. - Teri in VA 3:58 Jul 9 (0)
• Once in awhile, same name-we'll use TOG at some point and I love learning more about it. nt - MamaPapa 21:00 Jul 8 (0)
• I do occasionally. nt - Pensguys 20:52 Jul 8 (0)
• Me. Same name :-) nt - karenciavo 20:24 Jul 8 (0)
• TOG board, by the same name. nt - 5wolfcubs 20:22 Jul 8 (0)
• Lurker because of my horrendous typing skills. But I do learn alot there.nt - Debbie C 20:17 Jul 8 (0)
• On and off. nt - Trivium Academy 19:51 Jul 8 (0)
• I posted there for the first time this week, and I used a different name. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 19:28 Jul 8 (0)
• I do, although I don't post much on the yahoo group nt - Quiver0f10 19:24 Jul 8 (0)

Thanks, OhElizabeth, for your response to my post below but... - GAMomof5 19:12 Jul 8 (3)

• Ok, well I'll try again! (m) - OhElizabeth 21:32 Jul 8 (2)
  • Thanks so much, OhElizabeth...one more question... - GAMomof5 14:21 Jul 9 (1)
    • Good question, and... - OhElizabeth 18:45 Jul 9 (0)

Newbie using WTM to supplement my 8yo's public schooling - Jacque 18:40 Jul 8 (5)

• I did that until last year. Here's a few tricks I learned.... - Kathy in MD 13:16 Jul 9 (0)
• I do both... - LunaLee 22:02 Jul 8 (0)
• I, too, do this.......(m) - Shay 20:09 Jul 8 (0)
• I have a friend who does this with her 8 yo dd (m) - Maisy 20:03 Jul 8 (0)
• This is a great thing you are doing...m. - cbb_momof3 18:44 Jul 8 (0)

Looking for a big blank timeline - Amy in AZ 18:08 Jul 8 (5)

• If you're willing to make one, here's one you can print off - Hannah 12:49 Jul 9 (0)
• Someone mentioned "freezer paper" and I just bought a roll! m - 5wolfcubs 20:35 Jul 8 (1)
  • I did this last year and am doing it again... - dangermom 22:16 Jul 8 (0)
• Free printable one - momof7 19:04 Jul 8 (0)
• Pandia Press has a nice one (nt) - Laura in China 18:36 Jul 8 (0)

Any used the readers from WP LA? or other reader suggestions for a dd that is progressing through early chapter books and a mom that needs a schedule? - Karen in CO 18:02 Jul 8 (1)

• We will be using WP's LA1 and readers this year, they look great! nt - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 5:07 Jul 9 (0)

More MFW questions. If my ds is doing Saxon 1...m - Liz in NC 17:42 Jul 8 (6)

• couple of thoughts - crystal 5:59 Jul 9 (0)
• I have one dd doing Singapore, and another doing Saxon. We have... - Donna A. 21:42 Jul 8 (0)
• If Saxon is working, stay with it. - momofkhm 19:22 Jul 8 (0)
• I'm still debating about the history part, myself. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:16 Jul 8 (2)
  • Your link didn't work. Could you post again? Thanks! nt - Liz in NC 5:19 Jul 9 (1)
    • Try this link - Kellin 6:31 Jul 9 (0)

500 Years of Female Portraits in Western Art - Ester 17:33 Jul 8 (1)

• I saw this a while ago.. still cool to watch again. Thanks! nt - Jenny in Atl 18:44 Jul 8 (0)

For the horse lovers.. - Ester 17:31 Jul 8 (2)

• That was pretty cool! I didn t realize that competition existed! nt - LisaWA 8:18 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes, I've seen that. I wish my horse were that happy. Sigh. nt - Cindyg 19:39 Jul 8 (0)

I got Mudpies to Magnets and Everybody Has a Body, and it does not fit my teaching style. *(more) - EgoElfWife 16:46 Jul 8 (10)

• Re: I got Mudpies to Magnets and Everybody Has a Body, and it does not fit my teaching style. *(more) - Ali in TX 12:43 Jul 9 (0)
• We enjoyed Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Pre Level 1 last year. (nt) - threelops 8:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Check out the Singapore Science! It looks great. link inside... - DeeinFL 7:05 Jul 9 (1)
  • I also love Abeka Science and they have experiment kits for them at - DeeinFL 7:08 Jul 9 (0)
• Sigh, this was me too...6 or so years ago. I still have Everybody has a Body on the shelf. Guess I need to give up on my perfect WTM school delusions and move on!!! nt - 5wolfcubs 20:37 Jul 8 (0)
• Thank you all for your replies, I am checking out McRuffy, Discover and Do and Noeo, momof 7 *more - EgoElfWife 19:43 Jul 8 (0)
• Quite honestly, my kids prefer reading books about bugs, flowers, birds, etc vs always doing experiments. - momof7 19:11 Jul 8 (0)
• Lol-you described me to a T too! Check out Noeo Science-I didn't love everything about it, but science did get done (more) - MamaPapa 19:01 Jul 8 (0)
• For an informal way to do lots of experiments, my kiddos and I have loved the Discover and Do science dvds from Sonlight and the accompanying kits for each grade... - abbeyej 17:15 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you looked at McRuffy Press Science? - CactusPair 17:12 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone used The Cambridge School online? - AmeliasMom 16:20 Jul 8 (0)

Tina in WA, I answered your question about Atelier in a coop below. nt - Brenda in MA 16:11 Jul 8 (1)

• Thanks so much for pointing that out and for taking.. - Tina in WA 23:26 Jul 8 (0)

Can anyone tell me more about excel math? - paradise 16:10 Jul 8 (1)

• Does anyone use this? nt - paradise 6:35 Jul 10 (0)

Shurley English - Emmaline 16:04 Jul 8 (6)

• Re: Shurley English - momto5a's 17:32 Jul 8 (0)
• We like Shurley English... - ldee 16:22 Jul 8 (4)
  • I agree. Don't change it if it is working. We use SE and love it. nt. - cbb_momof3 18:30 Jul 8 (3)
    • Ditto. Stick with it if it's working. The only reason I see for switching to R&S is... - Vanna 8:35 Jul 9 (2)
      • Aargh! I really should proof-read... - Vanna 8:37 Jul 9 (1)
        • thank you - Emmaline 8:56 Jul 9 (0)

Recommendations for "living books" for science - seven brides and one brother 15:44 Jul 8 (9)

• We love the books from Queen Homeschool. nm - Polly 13:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Pagoo by Holling is excellent! It covers tidepool life. (nt) - Wendi 6:37 Jul 9 (1)
  • oh yes, HCHolling is wonderful too... Minn of the Mississippi is about a snapping turtle too - Tina Duke 7:05 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Recommendations for "living books" for science: here's a couple of links I found..hth - Tina Duke 18:20 Jul 8 (5)
  • meant to add: anything by Thornton Burgess... we love him. - Tina Duke 18:26 Jul 8 (4)
    • Thank you for the links - seven brides and one brother 19:11 Jul 8 (3)
      • I"m on a roll.... here's a web site with older books for kids.. text online.. wonderful! - Tina Duke 6:14 Jul 9 (1)
        • ooops got so excited forgot the link. here it is: - Tina Duke 6:15 Jul 9 (0)
      • here's another list (the one I was thinking of) from Paula's site: - Tina Duke 5:42 Jul 9 (0)

MFW-Question 1: If I purchase the deluxe package for years 2, 3, or 4 , are there yet more things I can expect to buy? Question 2: Is it possible to start the 2-8 history with year 3 or 4? Can someone please put on their MFW thinking cap and help? TIA nt. - Libby in Texas :) 15:38 Jul 8 (10)

• you'll need - crystal 16:41 Jul 8 (5)
  • One more question please ladies.... - Libby in Texas :) 0:14 Jul 9 (4)
    • Re: One more question please ladies.... - profmom 7:32 Jul 9 (1)
      • Ok, thanks alot. Why does MFW put so much emphasis on doing ECC first? Would we be lost if we didn't do ECC first and just jumped right in to Years 3 or 4 etc..? TIA nt. - Libby in Texas :) 8:58 Jul 10 (0)
    • some of the reasons include - crystal 6:16 Jul 9 (1)
      • Thank you so, so much! Your post was extremely helpful and I'll visit the MFW board! nt. - Libby in Texas :) 9:01 Jul 10 (0)
• All you have to add to MFW is math, LA and foreign language unless you have a 7th-8th grader, then you have to add science. nt - Lori in MS 16:35 Jul 8 (0)
• With my measily 2 year experience with MFW, once you buy the delux - momofkhm 15:47 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks Cheryl, and yes it answered my questions! :) nt. - Libby in Texas :) 9:03 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: MFW-Question 1: If I purchase the deluxe package for years 2, 3, or 4 , are there yet more things I can expect to buy? Question 2: Is it possible to start the 2-8 history with year 3 or 4? Can someone please put on their MFW thinking cap and help? TIA nt. - ldee 15:41 Jul 8 (0)

SSRW - Amanda 15:24 Jul 8 (0)

SSRW - Amanda 15:23 Jul 8 (0)

6th grade boys... - Kim in Ga 15:00 Jul 8 (29)

• Re: 6th grade boys... - Jessica 22:46 Jul 10 (0)
• I feel I didn't make myself clear... - Kim in Ga 4:23 Jul 9 (8)
  • General Science has worked very well for my 6th grade son this year...(m) - Colleen 8:17 Jul 9 (0)
  • Our experience with General Science.. - Debbie C 7:38 Jul 9 (0)
  • Thank you for clarifying... - Deece in MN 5:57 Jul 9 (0)
  • Do you have any opportunity to look at General Science? - Debra in CO 5:25 Jul 9 (0)
  • Ah..... (m) - RIa 4:55 Jul 9 (0)
  • In that case :), yes, I would have the younger two continue on with CKE, and use something else for your 11 year old. (m) - Erica in PA 4:51 Jul 9 (0)
  • one more thing.. - Kim in GA 4:27 Jul 9 (1)
    • Ah, yes, middle-school aged boys were once listed for sale on the General Board!!.... - Rhondabee 5:43 Jul 9 (0)
• We treated science as a family subject until 7th grade.. - Debbie C. 19:50 Jul 8 (0)
• Kim, I posted a few things below as well, but as for advice for you, (m) - Erica in PA 19:35 Jul 8 (0)
• More of an "I want independance thing" than an 11yo thing. - Lolly 19:30 Jul 8 (0)
• I agree.....but here's my opinion...... - momof7 19:23 Jul 8 (0)
• I'll agree too... - Debra in CO 16:30 Jul 8 (0)
• I agree with Colleen... - Deece in MN 16:05 Jul 8 (0)
• I think you're doing your oldest a disservice by expecting him to do his schooling with a 6 year old...(m) - Colleen 15:18 Jul 8 (12)
  • Ria,, my 11 yr old, 8 yr old & 4 yr old study this way together.. - Corb 22:08 Jul 8 (2)
    • But, and this is where people like me get confused, they aren't *really* studying "together"... - Rhondabee 23:42 Jul 8 (1)
      • Exactly! I failed to make myself clear (m) - Ria 4:52 Jul 9 (0)
  • I agree (nt) - Laura in China 18:09 Jul 8 (0)
  • I totally agree. At 11 years old, this child should not be working with a first-grader in any subject. nt - Ria 17:20 Jul 8 (7)
    • Wow, I strongly disagree with this statement. (m) - Erica in PA 19:02 Jul 8 (6)
      • I understand and respect your opinion, but please don't misrepresent what I said. (m) - Colleen 23:11 Jul 8 (5)
        • Er, I posted my reply to Ria because I was responding to her statement. (m) - Erica in PA 4:31 Jul 9 (4)
          • Gotcha. Since you specifically quoted me, I thought you were responding to both of us. No worries. (nt) - Colleen 7:26 Jul 9 (0)
          • One more thing from my post that I wanted to clarify, (m) - Erica in PA 4:57 Jul 9 (0)
          • I think you misinterpreted what I said , and I certainly could have been more clear, lol (m) - Ria 4:50 Jul 9 (1)
            • I agree with you here, thanks! :) (nt) - Erica in PA 5:39 Jul 9 (0)

Curious...What do homeschool moms do in their "free time?" - Angela in NC 13:48 Jul 8 (62)

• I've read most of the responses and even responded below and I'm picking up on a little tension - Dawn K 14:05 Jul 9 (0)
• Read, Study my Bible, Scrapbook, Read, Read, Read, and - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 11:38 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Curious...What do homeschool moms do in their "free time?" - pamela 8:11 Jul 9 (0)
• In the evenings, I take dance classes (one night a week), and... - Ellie 8:00 Jul 9 (0)
• I read. Then I read. Then I read some more. Guess I'm not balanced ! ;) nt - Shari 4:02 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Curious...What do homeschool moms do in their "free time?" - Angela in NC 3:09 Jul 9 (0)
• You know, I became very guilty of not taking time for myself... - Donna A. 21:50 Jul 8 (0)
• okay then, time to change my name to Hermit. - Kathie in VA 21:31 Jul 8 (0)
• I'm a cellist also-so I teach and play--symphony and weddings, etc, I also like to read, ... - Kristiana 20:43 Jul 8 (0)
• I used to play online computer games w/ my dh...but decided it was taking up too much time...funny, I think I spend all my free time *here* now! nt - 5wolfcubs 20:26 Jul 8 (0)
• For some of us homeschooling is also a passionate hobby, so I don't mind reading history - frogpond1 20:25 Jul 8 (0)
• Exercise and reading. Both critical to my sanity.nt - Debbie C 19:58 Jul 8 (0)
• talk on the phone, meet a friend for coffee, read, pilates, meet a friend to go walking, watch tv/hang out w/dh (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 19:18 Jul 8 (0)
• Should do: excersise What I do do: quilt! (NT) - KyTriplets 19:17 Jul 8 (0)
• After reading Bible/praying, my next greatest outlet is running. I love to run and run and RUN! And then sometimes (early AM or late PM)I I just sit and listen to the quiet. *nt* - Lisa in southern MD 19:13 Jul 8 (3)
  • Re: After reading Bible/praying, my next greatest outlet is running. I love to run and run and RUN! And then sometimes (early AM or late PM)I I just sit and listen to the quiet. *nt* - Debi 5:33 Jul 9 (2)
    • Couple of suggestions: (m) - Lisa in southern MD 7:18 Jul 9 (0)
    • Not Lisa, but - Dawn K 6:26 Jul 9 (0)
• I also exercise, read, take classes, go out with friends (MNO) and with hubby, listen to music, art, etc...nt - Jenny in Atl 18:40 Jul 8 (0)
• The older my children get, the more free time I will have and then they will be gone and I'll have too much free time. - Trivium Academy 18:25 Jul 8 (2)
  • Re: The older my children get, the more free time I will have and then they will be gone and I'll have too much free time. - katie 7:02 Jul 9 (1)
    • I think it depends on the family, as with anything else (m) - angela in ohio 7:36 Jul 9 (0)
• I would think it would be more difficult with little ones, but every since...m - Pensguys 18:13 Jul 8 (0)
• YMCA exercise and community choir keep me SANE! (or closer to it) nt - Sue in St Pete 18:12 Jul 8 (0)
• Exercise and read (nt) - Laura in China 18:06 Jul 8 (0)
• What is this "free time" of which you speak, and where may I find some?... - erinjd 17:46 Jul 8 (0)
• I definitely need "me time" to homeschool... - Peela 17:31 Jul 8 (0)
• My Free Time - Closeacademy 17:28 Jul 8 (0)
• I take time for myself, but I don't have toddlers or really little people anymore (m) - Dana in NC 17:01 Jul 8 (0)
• Anyone read, "A Mother's Rule of Life" - Diane 16:48 Jul 8 (4)
  • I'm reading it right now and enjoying it, lots of food for thought...nt - Jenny in Ca 9:25 Jul 9 (0)
  • I just finished this last week. What a helpful book! (m) - angela in ohio 7:29 Jul 9 (0)
  • Just came in the mail this week! Can't wait to read it. nt - Debbie C 19:55 Jul 8 (0)
  • I'm reading it right now. I have enjoyed it. nt - katie5 17:12 Jul 8 (0)
• I do know a couple "martyr moms" but they are all public school moms, actually. - Debra in CO 16:42 Jul 8 (0)
• Are they telling you they don't take time for themselves? (m) - Daisy 16:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Exercise, read, be with friends, shop, volunteer (nt) - Rebecca S 16:09 Jul 8 (0)
• Well, I'm all too aware of the fact that the time I get to spend with my children is finite. - Jenny in Florida 16:03 Jul 8 (0)
• Well...I work for two universities and as an editor... - Linda in NM 16:01 Jul 8 (0)
• Go on dates with my dh. We go at least a couple of times a week. :) - momof7 15:51 Jul 8 (0)
• run, referee, play with my g-friends, read, Value Village, renovate . . . do I have too much free time? - Sweetpeach 15:47 Jul 8 (0)
• Internet, read, tv, music, exercise. - Night Elf 15:35 Jul 8 (0)
• I try to make sure I have some time to myself every day, this is really essential for me (m) - Yvette in CA 15:29 Jul 8 (0)
• I know many hs moms that make time for themselves (m) - flpeggy 15:26 Jul 8 (0)
• We are supposed to have free time? No one told me! nt - Quiver0f10 15:25 Jul 8 (0)
• I definitely take time for myself - no "martyr mom" here (m) - Susan 15:22 Jul 8 (0)
• How odd! I know loads of women - Michele 15:22 Jul 8 (1)
  • I think *all* the homeschooling moms I know enjoy "free time". Maybe you don't know many hs moms? - mom2abcd 19:50 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Curious...What do homeschool moms do in their "free time?" - Melissa 15:20 Jul 8 (0)
• water aerobics. nt - CactusPair 15:20 Jul 8 (0)
• The phrase you use, "...making sure they have their own life," doesn't sit well with me... - karenciavo 15:17 Jul 8 (1)
  • Yes, I agree... But I'm also *loving* the chance to go to ballet class now. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:43 Jul 8 (0)
• Gosh, if I had to be a martyr, I'd give up homeschooling (m) - Karin 14:52 Jul 8 (0)
• I knit once/week with a couple friends....m - Pensguys 14:37 Jul 8 (0)
• I keep life in perspective... - TarponGirl 14:30 Jul 8 (1)
  • Oh, I like this post! :) Well said! - and lived! nt - liz 8:25 Jul 9 (0)
• Exercise at the Y about 3-4 days a week (bonus: my ipod has music *I* love to listen to! LOL) and I read *every* night for at least an hour or two. nt - Leigh Ann 14:26 Jul 8 (0)
• Pretty much every mom I know, homeschooling or otherwise, takes time for herself. (m) - Colleen 14:20 Jul 8 (0)
• My rambling, perhaps irrelevant thoughts.........(m) - molly's mom 14:17 Jul 8 (0)
• I don't get as much time to myself as I'd like, but (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:16 Jul 8 (0)
• Music!!! - JenB 14:11 Jul 8 (0)
• For me: - Dawn K 13:56 Jul 8 (0)

5th and 6th graders...Horrible books suggestions?!? - fishermom63 12:32 Jul 8 (1)

• US people are ordering from horriblebooks.com - Laura in China 22:19 Jul 8 (0)

What age group are the Horrible history books for? thanks - Gloria 12:28 Jul 8 (3)

• depends on the reading ability of the child - KarenNC 18:04 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks!nt - Gloria 19:18 Jul 8 (0)
• DS started to enjoy them in 4th grade nt - Carole in DE 14:26 Jul 8 (0)

ok, one more Greek question .. if I do Eleme Greek 1,2 and 3 in 7th, 8th and 9th grades... - Tina Duke 12:25 Jul 8 (5)

• I would count it as a high school credit *if* you add in a chapter on accents from another source (like Machen). nt - abbeyej 17:28 Jul 8 (3)
  • thanks to you both...would it be stressful to try to get through 3 levels of EG in 2 school years? - Tina Duke 18:13 Jul 8 (2)
    • You should have no problem going through EG in two years... - christineg 19:46 Jul 8 (1)
      • wonderful thank you!!! I"m going to print all these great posts to refer to again.. Thanks again!! nt - Tina Duke 20:03 Jul 8 (0)
• I'll bow to Abbey or Christine or Laura on this, but I would say EGIII is not enough on its own for high school credit. nt - karenciavo 15:42 Jul 8 (0)

Sing, Spell, Read and Write opinions - Amanda 12:18 Jul 8 (7)

• Loved it. Very efeective with my older 3, just don't know if I can stand listening to those stories again for my younger 3. nt - Debbie C 20:24 Jul 8 (0)
• I really like it. - CactusPair 15:32 Jul 8 (0)
• guess I will be the minority on this one - HollyDay 14:37 Jul 8 (0)
• I have used this program in the classroom and in my - Dee in TN 13:26 Jul 8 (0)
• All of my children have loved SSRW! (more) - Kelly in VA 13:23 Jul 8 (0)
• I am a little over halfway through my third and last time around the Raceway. - Ida 12:48 Jul 8 (0)
• Both my DS's used this in K....(m) - my2boysteacher 12:37 Jul 8 (0)

100EZ - Amanda 12:14 Jul 8 (0)

Easy Grammar Question--Is the IG needed? - Closeacademy 11:37 Jul 8 (5)

• You can figure the problems out with out the teachers guide...m - Tap, tap, tap 11:56 Jul 8 (3)
  • Thanks. - Closeacademy 12:32 Jul 8 (2)
    • Have you completed FLL 3? nt - Tap, tap, tap 12:48 Jul 8 (1)
      • I've looked at the samples of FLL 3, - Closeacademy 14:49 Jul 8 (0)
• maybe not for the second grade book, but past that, yes. nt - Ellie 11:55 Jul 8 (0)

How do I make nice worksheets like Jean's famous SOTW worksheets? - Night Elf 11:35 Jul 8 (8)

• I know what you mean about doing it their way. I am going to be doing one myself that m - EgoElfWife 16:08 Jul 8 (0)
• Tread carefully... - Tami 13:01 Jul 8 (4)
  • *laugh* I promise, I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel! - Night Elf 15:46 Jul 8 (3)
    • Why don't you just hand dd the test sheets for SOTW? - Osmosis Mom 15:52 Jul 8 (2)
      • I didn't think of that! I'd have to order them separately from PHP, right? NT - Night Elf 16:01 Jul 8 (1)
        • I think they are a great option for this purpose - Osmosis Mom 17:31 Jul 8 (0)
• Uh oh - I've missed something! Where might I find these alleged worksheets?! nt - OKCyndi 12:09 Jul 8 (1)
  • Here's a link to Paula's Archives. - Night Elf 12:15 Jul 8 (0)

Galore Park- Jr history books - Grace 11:21 Jul 8 (6)

• I'm very interested in these.. only the first one is available right now - can wait to see the others! - Jenny in Atl 19:24 Jul 8 (3)
  • Hmmm....Amazon has three volumes listed. Are these not the correct ones? - Grace 5:07 Jul 9 (0)
  • I looks as if the upper level ones (Prep) are very much British history - Laura in China 19:31 Jul 8 (1)
    • Yes, we like British history, well all history! nt - Jenny in Atl 3:59 Jul 9 (0)
• Junior History is designed for ages 8, 9 and 10, according to the publisher (nt) - Laura in China of the Galore Park Gang 17:58 Jul 8 (0)
• Not sure about the ages but.... - Patricia in ATL 16:32 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone attended a Monart Art School in their area? What was your overall opinion? - Christy in CO 11:21 Jul 8 (7)

• Its great! Wea re considering my 15 year old going back! Its worth the $$ nt - LisaWA 8:23 Jul 9 (0)
• Love it! Love it! Love it! (m) - SPH 21:16 Jul 8 (0)
• Just looked at http://www.monart.com/ Wow! Maybe I shouldn't have sold my Mona Brooks book. - mom2abcd 20:25 Jul 8 (1)
  • Around here prices range from around $7 to $12 for 1.5 hour class. (m) - SPH 21:34 Jul 8 (0)
• My boys loved it! - yvonne in ca 15:47 Jul 8 (0)
• Wonderful! - JenB 14:32 Jul 8 (0)
• Loved it! - Night Elf 11:39 Jul 8 (0)

how long does it take to get your Sonlight curriculum? - WendyLee 10:49 Jul 8 (4)

• Two days, maximum, even in "high season". (nt) - Colleen 14:54 Jul 8 (0)
• The longest I've ever waited was one week - Michele 12:29 Jul 8 (0)
• I usually get mine the day after I order, but... - Debra in CO 10:53 Jul 8 (1)
  • Wow! that's pretty good! thanks! nt - WendyLee 11:03 Jul 8 (0)

(xpost from hs board) Has anyone used Learning Spanish Like Crazy? Care to review? nt - Laurie4b 10:47 Jul 8 (0)

Can someone help me find the reviews that SWB did on Rainbow Science and Apologia Science? I've lost them! nt - Christy in CO 10:46 Jul 8 (2)

• Wow. I was certain they were on the "Reviews" page of this website.... - Rhondabee 12:24 Jul 8 (1)
  • Me too! I've seen them on the reviews site too - strange. nt - Christy in CO 12:28 Jul 8 (0)

Opinions PLEASE!!: Do you think that ... - KathyL 10:34 Jul 8 (15)

• Please go get the book... - Polly 17:27 Jul 9 (0)
• At the risk of being controversial could I point out that... - OhElizabeth 15:55 Jul 8 (1)
  • Same here. nt - Pensguys 18:23 Jul 8 (0)
• Oh, my goodness. "The smart corner"? Is this for real? (nt) - Colleen 14:54 Jul 8 (1)
  • Never mind. I read Kathy's second post, above, and replied below Jessica. (nt) - Colleen 15:21 Jul 8 (0)
• Since you asked for opinions, I will share what has - Dee in TN 12:00 Jul 8 (0)
• Sorry, but I wouldn't combine something I want a child to do with their punishment..nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:59 Jul 8 (0)
• We kinda have the "Not acting smart? Dig a ditch" mentality. At least they'll learn some skill. Hard physcial labor it is!! nt - Daisy 11:22 Jul 8 (1)
  • Oh, and we think of "not acting smart" as excessive goofing off. Most other things fall into defiance or disobedience & get a dif. punishment. nt - Daisy 12:12 Jul 8 (0)
• what do you mean by 'not acting smart?' /nft - katilac 10:59 Jul 8 (0)
• I agree with Rhondabee, this is not how you're going to accomplish what you want. - Trivium Academy 10:59 Jul 8 (2)
  • Yes, I didn't fully express myself (mega doses of Nyquil).... - Rhondabee 12:35 Jul 8 (1)
    • I meant to say, I'm in total agreement w/Jessica .... - Rhondabee 12:36 Jul 8 (0)
• When you say "not acting smart" do you mean not using common sense? not cooperating quickly & cheerfully? belligerence? m - 5wolfcubs 10:51 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Opinions PLEASE!!: Do you think that ... - Rhondabee 10:40 Jul 8 (0)

RS4K Chemistry 1... Do I need the TM? What about the lab worksheets? Thanks! nt - Old Dominion Heather 10:20 Jul 8 (2)

• Yes and yes....m - Pensguys 10:53 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Pens! nt - Old Dominion Heather 14:01 Jul 8 (0)

6.5 yr old - rising 1st grader - struggling with reading and - Lisa in VA 10:05 Jul 8 (6)

• here is a sebsite with pages to print out full of games to play... - ldee 16:00 Jul 8 (1)
  • oops....website in included above..nt - ldee 16:02 Jul 8 (0)
• Yep - what they said. You have tried two good programs. Now put them away. - Karen in CO 14:28 Jul 8 (0)
• Just sharing our experience here - ChrisN in NY 13:09 Jul 8 (0)
• My 7 year old dd is just now reading readers on her own. (more) - katie5 11:20 Jul 8 (0)
• Those are good programs. Just pick the one she likes best and stick with it. Start to worry this time next year if she hasn't progressed. nm - Stacy in NJ 10:25 Jul 8 (0)

opinions on Poetry Primer by Imitation in Writing - Jodi-FL 9:06 Jul 8 (0)

How long are your copywork/dictation selections for 3rd grade? nt - MamaPapa 8:54 Jul 8 (4)

• Thanks, you two! This gives me a better idea. nt - MamaPapa 18:48 Jul 8 (0)
• Don't forget to consider the width of the lines... - OhElizabeth 15:58 Jul 8 (0)
• I would consider what your dc is able to do now a good standard and slowly increase it. - Trivium Academy 10:32 Jul 8 (0)
• Just trying to figure what target to aim for! nt - MamaPapa 8:55 Jul 8 (0)

Funnix, I am really considering this. Please share... - DeeinFL 8:41 Jul 8 (2)

• I've used Funnix 1 with both of my children .. - LisaL 8:35 Jul 9 (0)
• I've used level 2 ... - AngieW in Texas 8:48 Jul 8 (0)

Science in a Nutshell... - Terri in NS 8:35 Jul 8 (4)

• Rainbow Resource doesn't have the one's I want anymore...who else sells these?nm - Terri in NS 13:36 Jul 8 (1)
  • Delta Education sells them. nt - MaryinMD 18:49 Jul 8 (0)
• The kits contain....(m) - Regena in KY 9:21 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks! nm - Terri in NS 10:01 Jul 8 (0)

Artistic Pursuits -how have you liked this (m) - Osmosis Mom 8:30 Jul 8 (13)

• I don't know if you're still reading this.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:04 Jul 10 (0)
• I bought K-3 year 1 as well as the materials pack from AP - Laura in China 17:55 Jul 8 (0)
• We were disappointed with it, but it was because... - Lori D. 10:58 Jul 8 (3)
  • Thanks, Lori (m) - Osmosis Mom 11:37 Jul 8 (2)
    • I didn't even know there was a video! ; ) We did 1 lesson a day, 3x a week, so it will take us... - Lori D. 13:18 Jul 8 (1)
      • I didn't even THINK of looking at Amazon! -Thanks Lori nt - Osmosis Mom 13:30 Jul 8 (0)
• So far we love Artistic Pursuits. - Trivium Academy 10:41 Jul 8 (1)
  • Hear ya, Jessica, on the materials-thing, LOL!! nt - Osmosis Mom 11:40 Jul 8 (0)
• Used k-3 bk1 with my 4th & 6th grader this year (m) - Coffee Bean 10:05 Jul 8 (1)
  • OK, so it sounds as if the books are really targeted to their grade-levels nt - Osmosis Mom 11:39 Jul 8 (0)
• We have used some of level one and are going to go thru the rest this year - Chris in VA 9:35 Jul 8 (2)
  • Thanks, Chris, especially great medium sugestions nt - Osmosis Mom 11:38 Jul 8 (0)
  • I second "Teaching Art to Children" -- it was a *great* intro to various media for gr. K-5. (nt) - Lori D. 11:00 Jul 8 (0)

Trying again... Anyone familiar with the "History Portfolio Series Curriculum"? Would love any user opinions. (Uses SOTW.) Link inside. - angela&4boys 8:24 Jul 8 (0)

Reward System for instilling good habits (link inside) - Trivium Academy 7:19 Jul 8 (1)

• This looks really good. Thanks for sharing! -m - Kathie in Va 13:48 Jul 8 (0)

I am looking for Nature Study curriculums - paradise 5:58 Jul 8 (8)

• A couple of books that sparked my kids' interest in birds... - Karen K. in TX 14:35 Jul 8 (0)
• This might help with birds: - Dawn K 14:00 Jul 8 (1)
  • THANKS! That's great! nt - paradise 14:36 Jul 8 (0)
• Nature Study the Easy Way by Cindi Rushton - Chris in VA 9:39 Jul 8 (0)
• Apologia elementary, One Small Square, certain Evan-Moor ScienceWorks titles, Abeka's lower elementary science.(nt) - Tami 9:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Field guides for what is local to your area...everything from birds to insects, trees, wildflowers, etc. nt - momof7 7:35 Jul 8 (0)
• The World Around Me by Winter Promise - hootandflutter 7:24 Jul 8 (0)
• A Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Comstock - Closeacademy 6:09 Jul 8 (0)

Where is the best place to purchase Sculpey clay? NT - Tammy 5:25 Jul 8 (8)

• I vote for using a 40 or 50% off coupon at Michael's. I get one in my junk mail every couple of weeks. nt - abbeyej 5:48 Jul 8 (7)
  • Or JoAnn's coupons. :o) nm - Tina in WA 8:40 Jul 8 (0)
  • I don't remember ever getting those coupons.... - Tammy 5:53 Jul 8 (5)
    • You may need to sign up for their mailing list...nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:02 Jul 8 (1)
      • Michaels doesn't mail out anymore, but they will match competitors coupons (Joann Fabrics often has 40% off coupons). nt - mom2abcd 20:30 Jul 8 (0)
    • We get ours in the Sunday paper. NT - Night Elf 6:14 Jul 8 (0)
    • Mine comes with my junk mail, in one of those piles of ads for grocery stores and drug stores, etc. I make a point of glancing through for the Michael's flier before tossing. nt - abbeyej 6:00 Jul 8 (1)
      • Thanks Abbey....I will look for it! NT - Tammy 6:14 Jul 8 (0)

What advice would you give to someone who has trouble scheduling materials? - Night Elf 5:14 Jul 8 (47)

• My only advice is to not think of a schedule/plan as boxing you in, but freeing you up (m) - Tammyla 16:31 Jul 8 (0)
• I think it's unwise for you to try and pull something together on your own. (m) - Colleen 14:51 Jul 8 (5)
  • Actually, my DH thinks it is a good idea. - Night Elf 16:00 Jul 8 (4)
    • I stick by my previous subject line but I hope this is your magic bullet. (nt) - Colleen 16:09 Jul 8 (3)
      • There's no such thing as a magic bullet. - Night Elf 16:37 Jul 8 (2)
        • I'm not at odds with you, Beth. (m) - Colleen 16:57 Jul 8 (1)
          • Colleen, Colleen, it is your German blood speaking so directly!!! - Osmosis Mom 17:37 Jul 8 (0)
• I typically havent done well with schedules. They stress me out. However, now that my dc are getting older, I need one to keep us on track. I'm going to tweak Amblesideonline for us... - Kimber 11:32 Jul 8 (0)
• Based on past experiences of stressing out doing your 'own thing', I would DEFINITELY go with k12, and just tweak it here and there.(nt) - Tami 9:36 Jul 8 (3)
  • I know, I know! But K12 is my fall back. I promise! - Night Elf 10:29 Jul 8 (2)
    • You asked, so that's my opinion. Best of luck to you.(nt) - Tami 11:13 Jul 8 (1)
      • And I appreciate it too. Thanks Tami :) NT - Night Elf 11:58 Jul 8 (0)
• what about the Core Knowlede books? - katilac 9:33 Jul 8 (7)
  • But this isn't really my first year homeschooling :) - Night Elf 10:24 Jul 8 (6)
    • oh, I know - - I meant your first year back; I wasn't clear - katilac 11:06 Jul 8 (2)
      • *laugh* You have a good argument. - Night Elf 11:56 Jul 8 (1)
        • well, I myself love to plan, so that's the extent of my arguments against it! - katilac 17:23 Jul 8 (0)
    • Yes, you can! :) About CK...and writing! (m & link) - 5wolfcubs 11:04 Jul 8 (2)
      • Oh thanks for the offer. That's very generous. - Night Elf 11:45 Jul 8 (1)
        • Make sure you check out the NaNoWriMo site too! Maybe I'll see you in Nov, I go by the same name there! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 20:24 Jul 8 (0)
• Have you actually tried sitting down and writing out several weeks of lesson plans ahead of time before? - momof7 8:11 Jul 8 (2)
  • momof7-this helped me! Can you say in more detail, do you plan just the (more) - MamaPapa 19:53 Jul 8 (0)
  • Yes, but it's been a long while. - Night Elf 8:45 Jul 8 (0)
• Okay.....(m) - Regena in KY 7:21 Jul 8 (1)
  • Re: Okay.....(m) - Night Elf 8:12 Jul 8 (0)
• What about ... - RhondaM. 6:44 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks Rhonda. - Night Elf 8:05 Jul 8 (0)
• What about Calvert for your dd? You can continue to use your own math program and enrich as much as you choose while still having the basics covered. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:19 Jul 8 (2)
  • If I go with a packaged curriculum, I would prefer K12. - Night Elf 6:48 Jul 8 (0)
  • I agree... - Cindy in WA 6:43 Jul 8 (0)
• You know, you've struggled with this so much and you've finally found something that *works* for you... - abbeyej 5:59 Jul 8 (13)
  • Oh, but I love K12 because it's exactly what my son needs. - Night Elf 6:11 Jul 8 (11)
    • Beth, doesn't Calvert 4th grade use CHOW? That would be the ancients she's wanting. nt - OhElizabeth 8:19 Jul 8 (3)
      • Yes, but I don't want to use the rest of Calvert 4th. I do own CHOW though. NT - Night Elf 8:46 Jul 8 (2)
        • Oh well. Would she like something like VP Scholars? nt - OhElizabeth 15:59 Jul 8 (1)
          • I'm not sure. But I will be using SOTW and I think it's going to be fabulous. Thanks! NT - Night Elf 16:04 Jul 8 (0)
    • I used to feel this way, that I could not go out on my own... m - Jenny in Atl 7:19 Jul 8 (1)
      • Yes, great ideas :) - Night Elf 8:03 Jul 8 (0)
    • Okay, then against my better judgement... ;o) - abbeyej 7:08 Jul 8 (2)
      • Yay! Now see, this excites me! :) - Night Elf 7:58 Jul 8 (0)
      • Sorry about that! Read this one. ;o) nt - abbeyej 7:08 Jul 8 (0)
    • Okay, then against my better judgement... ;o) - abbeyej 7:07 Jul 8 (0)
    • Okay, then against my better judgement... ;o) - abbeyej 7:06 Jul 8 (0)
  • super-mega-agreement dittos! nt - Rhondabee 6:06 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Schedule - Trivium Academy 5:51 Jul 8 (2)
  • Oh I wish! - Night Elf 6:04 Jul 8 (1)
    • Re: Oh I wish! - Trivium Academy 18:38 Jul 8 (0)

Usborne books and WalMart online - HollyDay 5:03 Jul 8 (0)

And Q for anyone who uses Minimus for Latin - Dana in NC 4:49 Jul 8 (9)

• Join the Yahoo group and download the TM for free. (link only) nt - Kimandtheboys 6:43 Jul 9 (0)
• I'll agree with everybody but Colleen. :) - Cindyg 20:06 Jul 8 (0)
• I consider Minimus a nice supplement, not a primary resource...(m) - Colleen 14:43 Jul 8 (0)
• I had to purchase the TM...more - Mariann in Va 8:28 Jul 8 (0)
• I don' think....(m) - Regena in KY 6:32 Jul 8 (2)
  • And I see....(m) - Regena in KY 6:35 Jul 8 (1)
    • I agree. TM is necessary. It's very pricey if you purchase new but you may be able to download it from minimus yahoogroup. nt - Catherine 7:14 Jul 8 (0)
• I needed the TM - Sue in St Pete 5:13 Jul 8 (0)
• I need the TM - - HollyDay 4:58 Jul 8 (0)

Has anyone switched from LC to Minimus/Cambridge? - Dana in NC 4:33 Jul 8 (3)

• My dd went throught almost all of LC1....m - Patricia in ATL 7:06 Jul 8 (0)
• My husband says (m) - Dana in NC 4:38 Jul 8 (1)
  • Now, that's funny! - Cindyg 20:07 Jul 8 (0)

Latin woes - Barbara in VA 1:58 Jul 8 (5)

• LC is a really strange way to do a language for some... - OhElizabeth 8:24 Jul 8 (0)
• What are your foreign language goals? - Patricia in ATL 7:13 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Latin woes - Barbara in VA 1:59 Jul 8 (2)
  • You could do both - Laura in China 2:42 Jul 8 (1)
    • Re: You could do both - Barbara Marsh 4:46 Jul 8 (0)

Bodies: The Exhibition - Is it a good field trip?? - Chris in CA 20:37 Jul 7 (14)

• Thanks, I didn't realize that they couldn't give traceablity, we'll skip it ntn - Chris in CA 18:11 Jul 10 (0)
• I am unclear as to exactly where the bodies came from, so it creeped me out.(nt) - Tami 9:30 Jul 8 (4)
  • we felt like it was watching a descent into madness - Baker 16:18 Jul 8 (0)
  • This is a fairly controversial subject. - Ida 11:31 Jul 8 (2)
    • I agree. (m) - Colleen 14:39 Jul 8 (1)
      • For some reason I felt a check in my spirit about going.. - Mom2Many 18:49 Jul 8 (0)
• Our homeschool group went twice - we are a very big group... - Michelle T 9:25 Jul 8 (0)
• Hijacking... is there a schedule somewhere online? TIA! nt - angela&4boys 8:26 Jul 8 (0)
• We enjoyed it very much. In our area there was a hs discount. nt - Jenny in Atl 6:31 Jul 8 (0)
• I'm a bit wimpy when it comes to looking at the inside of a body... - Sue in St Pete 5:18 Jul 8 (0)
• We enjoyed it also...very fascinating. My 3 ds liked it also. nt - Basketmaker Amy 4:54 Jul 8 (0)
• Yes! We all really enjoyed it..expensive but worth it. more. ... - Julie in Monterey 21:56 Jul 7 (1)
  • We actually went to Body Worlds not Bodies: The Exhibition. Body Worlds is clear where they obtain their specimens. nt. - Julie in Monterey 0:46 Jul 9 (0)
• is that the dead bodies one?... - Peela 20:42 Jul 7 (0)

History Timeline - Kristin 20:36 Jul 7 (5)

• Here's a free one - Hannah 0:39 Jul 8 (0)
• Homeschool in the Woods.... link inside - Linda...inOwasso 20:41 Jul 7 (3)
  • Linda - hi! How funny I just bought this.....have you already used it? nt - OKCyndi 22:58 Jul 7 (2)
    • No, LOL... but I've ordered it and can't wait for it's arrival! :) nt. - Linda...inOwasso 13:43 Jul 8 (1)
      • Are you ordering Knowledge Quest maps, too? :) nt - OKCyndi 15:14 Jul 8 (0)

Can anyone tell me the differences between the 2005 and 2006 instructor guides for WP AS 1? I have the chance to buy either one and am not sure which to go with. nt - Chris in VA 20:25 Jul 7 (3)

• I would buy the 2006 because the author has no problem with it being resold. nt - hootandflutter 21:51 Jul 7 (0)
• Hmmm.... - siloam 20:43 Jul 7 (1)
  • OK I need to go to bed! - siloam 20:47 Jul 7 (0)

Help with pronunciations in Detectives in Togas please :) - Night Elf 20:24 Jul 7 (6)

• Well, insults like that are hard to translate, but it means pretty much what it sounds like... - abbeyej 23:03 Jul 7 (1)
  • Oh that's funny. Thanks so much! NT - Night Elf 4:29 Jul 8 (0)
• Here's my go at them - Sebastian (a lady) 21:31 Jul 7 (3)
  • For classical pronunciation - Laura in China 21:59 Jul 7 (2)
    • And Flavius would be Fla-wee-oos. nt - abbeyej 23:00 Jul 7 (1)
      • Thank you ladies! NT - Night Elf 4:30 Jul 8 (0)

Calvert users: Is the Spelling program (CD's) from 2006 the current version - or should I wait for a newer version coming for the 2007/2008 school year? nt - Melissa B 20:23 Jul 7 (3)

• Thank you! nt - Melissa B 21:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Warning: This program will not run on Vista...found out the hard way and Calvert said there is no time frame for a Vista version. Bummed! nt - PameLA in VA 16:41 Jul 8 (0)
• The 2006 version is the new version. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:41 Jul 8 (0)

Spelling-any program that uses the box shapes besides A Reason for Spelling?...more - awanama 19:49 Jul 7 (6)

• Edhelper.com (membership reqrd) lets you input your spelling wds & make these kinds of worksheets. nt - Daisy 10:52 Jul 8 (0)
• One thing you can do with any program is outline the word with a highlighter... - abbeyej 6:03 Jul 8 (0)
• Bob jones nt - kim 4:31 Jul 8 (0)
• Purposeful Design (ACSI) does... - Ellie 20:51 Jul 7 (0)
• Spelling Workout A had them occasionally, but I'm halfway thru B with dd and don't see them anymore. nt - Chris in VA 20:26 Jul 7 (0)
• I believe Horizons Spelling has exercises like that. nt - Jennifer Not 20:07 Jul 7 (0)

GAMomof5-I replied to your thread below... - OhElizabeth 19:09 Jul 7 (0)

Any reviews on Teaching Textbooks Math 6 and Math 7 yet??? How do you think they compare with MUS?? - Pam L 19:05 Jul 7 (3)

• We use TT7 along with MUS since my ds wasn't ready for a complete year of review which is what TT7 is. I find they go together very well. Sorry, not quite what you were asking nt - r 18:34 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Any reviews on Teaching Textbooks Math 6 and Math 7 yet??? How do you think they compare with MUS?? - Dee 20:43 Jul 7 (1)
  • thanks nt - Pam L 14:39 Jul 8 (0)

Hands On-what's your tips on getting the activities done?...more - awanama 19:04 Jul 7 (10)

• I schedule a block of time once a week, and we don't do 3R's that day. Making time for it helps a lot!(nt) - Tami 9:39 Jul 8 (0)
• I gave you the zip-lock tip and what we do. - Closeacademy 6:07 Jul 8 (0)
• I have a great one..... - WTMindy 21:30 Jul 7 (2)
  • YUP! We did the most activities when we had a SOTW 1 and 2 co-op just for doing them! The projects were great! nt - PameLA in VA 16:43 Jul 8 (0)
  • This is what we do too. Four families put together a TOG co-op mostly for the accountability for hands on projects! nt - Jana(NC) 4:43 Jul 8 (0)
• It helped when I went thru the AG and picked out in advance what to do. m - Chris in VA 20:31 Jul 7 (0)
• Unless your dd's input is vital, have the project ready to go before talking to her about it. - Trivium Academy 20:30 Jul 7 (0)
• Well if she's going into 1st, at least know that it gets easier in another year or two... - OhElizabeth 19:11 Jul 7 (2)
  • Actually, my dd will be a third grader. She just wanted to do Ancients. nt - awanama 19:45 Jul 7 (1)
    • Well the difficulty with... - OhElizabeth 20:44 Jul 7 (0)

Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia - Jonelle Yates 18:20 Jul 7 (2)

• Re: Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia - Kris 18:36 Jul 7 (1)
  • Re: Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia - ab.grace 20:35 Jul 8 (0)

What is the name of the activity book for SWR that has been made, and where do I see samples? - Sunny 16:36 Jul 7 (2)

• If you are interested in these, email me! - 5wolfcubs 17:08 Jul 7 (0)
• My WISE Guide, and in the yahoo group files. nt - siloam 16:38 Jul 7 (0)

Whispermill troubleshooting... - mom2abcd 16:08 Jul 7 (1)

• Oops! Not sure how this got on this board... - mom2abcd 16:11 Jul 7 (0)

Activities for little ones in baggies? - happykate 15:53 Jul 7 (9)

• Thank you all so much, as always! nt - happykate 21:07 Jul 7 (0)
• Here are some that I wrote up... - Leigh Ann 18:38 Jul 7 (5)
  • Leigh Ann, are these on your site somewhere? I want to link to them! - Paula H 8:59 Jul 8 (2)
    • Here you go... - Leigh Ann 14:05 Jul 8 (1)
      • Thanks. Got it!. Pls contact me when the url changes. nt - Paula H 19:28 Jul 8 (0)
  • Awesome!....double Thanks!...nt - LindaO in Va 7:05 Jul 8 (0)
  • This is incredible! Thanks for taking time to do this, and share it! nt - OKCyndi 23:11 Jul 7 (0)
• there is a book.. - Debbie C 16:38 Jul 7 (0)
• Paula's Archives has lots of great ideas! Link inside, otherwise nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:01 Jul 7 (0)

Thanks for the great advice re: foreign language below - one more ? - any experience w/the following foreign language programs? - Amy in WI 15:48 Jul 7 (5)

• We are using Learnables for Spanish. (m) - kRenee 8:23 Jul 8 (0)
• Adventures with Nicholas is the Berlitz Kids program I mentioned below. nt - abbeyej 16:37 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: Thanks for the great advice re: foreign language below - one more ? - any experience w/the following foreign language programs? - Stephanie Z 16:09 Jul 7 (2)
  • Totally agree.. yuck. Liked German for Children by C. Bruzzone better. nt - Jenny in Atl 16:18 Jul 7 (1)
    • Also agree. Don't buy Power Glide! - Cindyg 20:27 Jul 7 (0)

What exactly are "history pockets"? I keep seeing them mentioned, but can't seem to figure out exactly what they are! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 15:40 Jul 7 (4)

• You make . . . - hootandflutter 17:02 Jul 7 (0)
• Here is the link from Evan Moor the publishers. They allow you to view the entire books page by page. m - WABeth 16:23 Jul 7 (0)
• link inside - Nancy in SoCal 15:43 Jul 7 (1)
  • well, link didn't work, but you can cut and paste :-) (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 15:44 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone with experience with BJU Latin program? All this discussion has me curious! nt - Delbra 15:40 Jul 7 (0)

Rod and Staff English question please.... - momto5a's 15:32 Jul 7 (2)

• I'd finish R&S 5 before going to 6. nt - Karin 18:23 Jul 7 (0)
• My experience - Sue in WA 17:16 Jul 7 (0)

4th gr. reading (not a program) -- how do you do it for assigned and fun reading (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:21 Jul 7 (7)

• How it works here - Jenny in Florida 11:33 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks(m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:31 Jul 8 (0)
• This is what we did using SOTW III, in third grade last year....(m) - Regena in KY 18:29 Jul 7 (4)
  • Wow, this is great! Thanks! Can I ask a couple of questions too? (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:54 Jul 7 (3)
    • Sure! Answers..... (m) - Regena in KY 7:57 Jul 8 (2)
      • Thank you so much! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 8:24 Jul 8 (1)
        • That's neat! (m) - Regena in KY 9:48 Jul 8 (0)

Is there a literature study/curriculum to help 5th grader learn to analyze literature? m - OKCyndi 14:19 Jul 7 (8)

• How To Report on Books by Evan-Moor...(hands-on and fun)...nt - Tami 9:31 Jul 8 (0)
• Thanks, everyone! I'm going to use more than one of these ideas (and then probably not get them all done!) nt - OKCyndi 23:49 Jul 7 (0)
• Drawn Into the Heart of Reading does this.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 18:39 Jul 7 (0)
• Chrisitian Light Education reading. nt - MIch elle 18:34 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: Is there a literature study/curriculum to help 5th grader learn to analyze literature? m - Barbra 16:15 Jul 7 (0)
• Dragon Slaying is for Dreamers by Dave Marks of Writing Strands - hootandflutter 15:40 Jul 7 (1)
  • Is it more thorough than Prodigy Press and similar guides? - mom2abcd 20:44 Jul 8 (0)
• Last year we used - Hoggirl 14:31 Jul 7 (0)

is Winter Promise History worth the investment? - fishing mom 14:12 Jul 7 (20)

• I agree with the others who say that if you aren't into the activities, WP is pricey. - Night Elf 4:37 Jul 8 (0)
• For that age, I would use the Ancients or Medieval but not the American History nt - Chris in CA 20:19 Jul 7 (0)
• Wasn't worth it for me, but YMMV.... - Michelle T 19:19 Jul 7 (0)
• I don't think I'd attempt it with a 5th and 6th grader. ,m - Stacy in NJ 17:19 Jul 7 (0)
• We used AS 2 last year with 2nd and 4th... - Magic Wand 15:59 Jul 7 (0)
• Oh, man! I meant you have to weigh it. (nt) - hootandflutter 15:33 Jul 7 (0)
• you have to way it against your educational values - hootandflutter 15:31 Jul 7 (11)
  • From what I understand, starting this year WP will not allow resale of any WP exclusives. It was one of the things that swayed my decision against using their programs. nt - MamaPapa 16:14 Jul 7 (10)
    • Wow! I'd never buy from a company that made it quite clear they couldn't care less about my financial state -- only theirs. NT - Dawn K 4:51 Jul 8 (0)
    • You can resell a lot; just not the cards and notebook pages...nt - Linda in NM 19:16 Jul 7 (0)
    • Just so we're clear, this is their preference, but it's not against the law to sell your books that belong to you. nt - Karie 16:52 Jul 7 (6)
      • Yes, it certainly can be. If you buy from certain companies (Calvert, for one) you agree not to resell their exclusive materials. nt - Ria 17:47 Jul 7 (4)
        • Yes, I know this about Calvert. I bought WP AS1, but was not made aware of their policiies by them. Calvert is very specific. nt - Karie 18:25 Jul 7 (3)
          • When did you buy it? In 2006 the did allow resale, it is 2007 that they ask you do not. nt - siloam 18:58 Jul 7 (2)
            • 2006 nt - Karie 20:00 Jul 7 (1)
              • Then don't worry about it, you can sell the IG. :D nt - siloam 20:48 Jul 7 (0)
      • WP requests that customers don't resell the IG and other exclusives, but you can still get a good price for the package of used books. - hootandflutter 17:05 Jul 7 (0)
    • They have changed this policy a couple of times... - siloam 16:23 Jul 7 (0)
• That is a hard question... - siloam 14:54 Jul 7 (0)
• For my son... - Linda in NM 14:51 Jul 7 (0)

Studying Dust Bowl soon - momee 13:47 Jul 7 (10)

• Depression rather than Dust Bowl specific: The Worst of Times (Collier) for my ds11; he enjoyed it and I'm now reading it. Ds7.5 read Dust for Dinner (an I Can Read book). (m) - BarbaraL in OK 22:29 Jul 7 (0)
• Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp... - Rebecca in VA 19:14 Jul 7 (1)
  • Great book. I live very close to the old Weedpatch camp. nt - Daisy 11:25 Jul 8 (0)
• My 8 and 10 yo dds like Cat Running...or was it Kat Running?...nt - KC 17:31 Jul 7 (0)
• For your 9yo - Rose's Journal by Marissa Moss (link inside) - LNC 16:49 Jul 7 (0)
• I just read "Out of the Dust" myself. - Rhonda in TX 15:59 Jul 7 (1)
  • Not sure that's going to be a good choice then. I'll look it up and see what I can find. I had no idea. nt - momee 16:22 Jul 7 (0)
• A good fiction book for the dust bowl is "The Red Velvet Room". - Carol in Cal. 13:52 Jul 7 (2)
  • Never read Grapes of Wrath myself. Isn't this more high school level? - momee 16:22 Jul 7 (1)
    • I think that the beauty of Steinbeck is that he can be enjoyed at many ages. - Carol in Cal. 17:09 Jul 7 (0)

Lisa and Pensguys I answered both of your CLE questions below! nt - StacyTea 13:11 Jul 7 (1)

• Thanks. nt - Pensguys 14:36 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone want to review Sonlight 6 for me? Likes; dislikes!! Thanks.. nt - momto5a's 12:17 Jul 7 (1)

• We loved SL 6 for 6th grade..... - Rhondabee 6:13 Jul 8 (0)

Reading program for 4th grade. I saw Christian Light Reading recommended below (m) - Melora in NC 12:09 Jul 7 (0)

Math, again. Probably switching from Harcourt to Saxon...comments anyone? - Carol in Cal. 11:55 Jul 7 (2)

• Saxon and TT are both great for that age... - Stacie in UT 21:57 Jul 7 (1)
  • just one more quick thought... - Stacie in UT 22:03 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone ordering the "Horrible" books from Ray? m - Ann in WA 11:14 Jul 7 (7)

• Who is Ray? We love the Horrible History books. - Brenda 21:13 Jul 7 (1)
  • He's at horriblebooks.com (nt) - Laura in China 21:54 Jul 7 (0)
• I just PayPal'd him 5 mins ago. - Cindyg 20:33 Jul 7 (0)
• I ordered some and will order GP from him too. Order came fast....communication was great. I recommend. nt - Patricia in ATL 18:34 Jul 7 (0)
• Not Horrible Books, but Galore Park. Ray and I have emailed back and forth several times - momof7 12:40 Jul 7 (0)
• I have already placed my order and sent $... - Jenny in Atl 12:25 Jul 7 (0)
• This will be my first time ordering from him but I think others here have done it before. nt - Pensguys 11:28 Jul 7 (0)

What to use to help my *very* sensitive 10yo ds use correct grammar when *speaking*... - Greta Lea:) 11:11 Jul 7 (8)

• the teacher stores carry another version [or two] --check the grammar section for books on "Daily Oral Exercises" or something like that. I do like A Beka's book tho :-) [and CHEAP!!] nt - Peek a Boo 22:40 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: What to use to help my *very* sensitive 10yo ds use correct grammar when *speaking*... - Jenelle 8:46 Jul 8 (1)
  • yeah... i tend to use it in a reply --"wow! it flew away quickly, didn't it?!" --put the focus on the excitement of the moment and move on, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 22:36 Jul 8 (0)
• I have Abeka's Oral Language Lessons and think it would be a very good fit for your situation. nt - KIN 11:13 Jul 7 (4)
  • First thing that popped into my mind also NT - Lh 17:18 Jul 7 (0)
  • Does Abeka have Oral Language lessons for 2nd grade? I can't find Oral Language lessons on their website for some reason. nt - Debbie in Austin 13:58 Jul 7 (2)
    • Debbie, it's one book that covers grades 1-6. Link inside... - Donna A. 15:17 Jul 7 (1)
      • Thank you! My daughter is in speech therapy for language issues and I'm wondering if this could help supplement. nt - Debbie in Austin 16:56 Jul 7 (0)

Could LC 1 be done 3 days a week or should latin be done every day? - Quiver0f10 9:48 Jul 7 (5)

• You could, sure, pace of mastery may suffer but if you aren't on a tight schedule . . . - Lh 17:18 Jul 7 (0)
• 3 days a week here - Stephanie Z 16:10 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 16:36 Jul 7 (0)
• I think you could do that, but I'd make sure to spend 5 minutes on the other days.. - Debra in CO 10:05 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 15:26 Jul 7 (0)

How can I get Calvin (10) to slow down and bother to work out how things are pronounced? - Laura in China 8:48 Jul 7 (11)

• Thank you all (nt) - Laura in China 4:37 Jul 9 (0)
• same stuff w/ my 10yos -- - Peek a Boo 22:47 Jul 8 (0)
• This happens with my daughter as well. We pick a fun book with advanced vocab and read it together, 3 pages her...3 pages me. nt. - Julie in Monterey 22:42 Jul 7 (0)
• I had oral reading aloud as a "assignment" on the list. . . - Lh 17:22 Jul 7 (0)
• Couple of things. First, this is very normal. As their vocabulary broadens, - momof7 11:04 Jul 7 (4)
  • The problem is.... - Laura in China 11:19 Jul 7 (3)
    • This is why we push audio bks in our house so much.. - Jenny in Atl 12:37 Jul 7 (2)
      • Do you have a source for the audio books, or just the library? Great ideas, btw! nt - OKCyndi 14:04 Jul 7 (1)
        • I used a number of places/sites ... Audible.com, Area Libraries... m - Jenny in Atl 14:18 Jul 7 (0)
• Do you read to him very much? - Carol in Cal. 10:35 Jul 7 (1)
  • Not much - he's impatient with my reading aloud to him - Laura in China 10:44 Jul 7 (0)

anyone here study Greek instead of Latin? what do you use? - Tina Duke 8:43 Jul 7 (28)

• thank you all sooo much!! now.. how do I decide between - Tina Duke 19:36 Jul 7 (0)
• Elementary Greek, and we love it. (m) - Erica in PA 18:25 Jul 7 (1)
  • this help me so much.. thank you...this is how I feel too but you put words to it for me.. questions for you ... - Tina Duke 4:07 Jul 8 (0)
• Another question: Memoria Press web site says Henle Latin 1 can be *attempted* by 7th graders with no Latin background.. would you try this? - Tina Duke 14:15 Jul 7 (1)
  • My son has taken Henle with Memoria Press...more - Dee 20:36 Jul 7 (0)
• I just went to the hschool board and posted there.. I see quite a few people only require one year of Latin.. - Tina Duke 14:06 Jul 7 (7)
  • You would have to go painfully slow to spread Greek Alphabetarion over 2 years, especially with a 7th and 8th grader... - karenciavo 15:39 Jul 7 (5)
    • I agree...and you could always use Greek Alphabetarion as a refernce when you need it. nt - Katrina 17:02 Jul 7 (0)
    • ok this is good to know.. did you do Homeschool Greek as well - Tina Duke 16:41 Jul 7 (3)
      • We may do Homechool Greek when we finish Elementary Greek III this coming school year... - karenciavo 18:28 Jul 7 (2)
        • Which Greek program do you like, Karen? m - Dee 20:45 Jul 7 (1)
          • I haven't seen Kairos (I'm such a Latin and Greek curriculum collector I'm afraid to look :-/)... - karenciavo 4:34 Jul 8 (0)
  • Good idea to get the copybook, too. - mom2abcd 15:30 Jul 7 (0)
• My son is doing Greek instead of Latin - Katrina 12:30 Jul 7 (4)
  • how old is your ds? does the Greek Alphabetarion have so many lessons? is it clearly laid out in a schedule/lesson plan? - Tina Duke 12:38 Jul 7 (1)
    • He's nine, will be turning 10 at the end of this month... - Katrina 16:52 Jul 7 (0)
  • Question for Katrina: Is this the Greek for Children you will be using? (m) - SPH 12:36 Jul 7 (1)
    • Yes, that's what I'll be using, and it's comign out this summer so I haven't seen it yet... - Katrina 16:57 Jul 7 (0)
• Another Hey Andrew user. If the dc were older (m) - SPH 12:19 Jul 7 (2)
  • this is what I was wondering... he'll be going into 7th grade.. - Tina Duke 12:21 Jul 7 (1)
    • Looks like we are posting at the same time, lol. (m) - SPH 12:26 Jul 7 (0)
• One kid doing Greek, one doing both Latin and Greek... - Laura in CT 11:20 Jul 7 (0)
• We're going to attempt both! Yikes! Starting out slowly with first grader using Hey Andrew Level 1 and Minimus this fall. nt - Kimandtheboys 11:12 Jul 7 (0)
• We do. - mom2abcd 9:40 Jul 7 (4)
  • so how many lessons does Hey Andrew have? I couldn't find it on the website.. he's going into 7th grade so - Tina Duke 12:15 Jul 7 (3)
    • Level 2 isn't likely to take very long, especially for a 7th grader - Debra in CO 16:16 Jul 7 (1)
      • wow.. guess Hey Andrew isn't really for us... I know they have some upper levels.. but it probably wouldn't work would it - Tina Duke 16:42 Jul 7 (0)
    • The beginning Hey Andrew books are really geared to younger kids. (m) - SPH 12:23 Jul 7 (0)

Lisa in Ohio--I've use Phonics Road Levels 1 and 2. What would you like to know? (nt) - Maisy 8:12 Jul 7 (0)

Do you use a reading curriculum for 4th grade? And if so, which one? nt - steppingstonemomma 8:08 Jul 7 (17)

• I used BJU for 4th but switched to DITHOR for 5th and will use that for youngest (3rd) next year too nt - HollyDay 17:12 Jul 7 (3)
  • Did you feel the TM was necessary for this? nt - steppingstonemomma 18:49 Jul 7 (2)
    • I will also be using BJUP 4th Grade Reading next year. Yes, the TM is necessary. - Cindyg 20:35 Jul 7 (1)
      • LOL! I meant the DITHOR! Sorry I wasn't clear. So did you use the TM for DITHOR? nt - steppingstonemomma 12:51 Jul 8 (0)
• nope. - Stephanie Z 16:11 Jul 7 (0)
• CLE Reading, first time this fall. It looks good - paradise 13:16 Jul 7 (1)
  • Same here. We tried BJU Reading last year... - Donna A. 13:42 Jul 7 (0)
• I used BJU for 2nd and 3rd grade and for 4th next year .. - Cheller 9:20 Jul 7 (0)
• I have added CLE Reading 4 this year... - ldee 8:58 Jul 7 (3)
  • What does CLE stand for? (nt) - Melora in NC 9:03 Jul 7 (2)
    • Christian Light Education (nt) - StacyTea 13:13 Jul 7 (0)
    • Christian Light Education - link inside. otherwise nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:12 Jul 7 (0)
• I never used to, but... (m) - angela in ohio 8:46 Jul 7 (4)
  • Angela, can I ask you about BJU reading? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:15 Jul 7 (3)
    • Thanks to both of you! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:22 Jul 7 (0)
    • I think the minimum is to have the student text, teacher manual, and worktext. (m) - angela in ohio 15:22 Jul 7 (0)
    • Not Angela, but I have been able to do it with just the reader and the worktext...more - PameLA in VA 15:00 Jul 7 (0)

ok.. last post.I promise ... what about this: Writing Engagement... - Tina Duke 8:01 Jul 7 (1)

• never mind.. crossed this one off my list nt - Tina Duke 8:12 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone know of an online store that sells BJU materials with a discount? not a kit... nt - steppingstonemomma 7:51 Jul 7 (4)

• Have you checked for what you need used? Homeschoolclassifiefds usually has a lot. (link) - Kimandtheboys 11:13 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thanks. I've checked already. I'm looking for BJU Math 3 and 4 Reviews Activity b ooks. nt - steppingstonemomma 13:35 Jul 7 (0)
• Link inside... - Denise in NE 9:43 Jul 7 (0)
• CBD.com they are on sale too....nt - ldee 8:58 Jul 7 (0)

So what is wrong with TOG's Writing aids? - Closeacademy 7:50 Jul 7 (17)

• Thanks. - Closeacademy 13:42 Jul 7 (0)
• I'm going to use them, but I wasn't sure at first...m - 5wolfcubs 12:07 Jul 7 (1)
  • Would you mind passing this along? email inside... - Magic Wand 14:42 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: So what is wrong with TOG's Writing aids? - Jana(NC) 8:12 Jul 7 (3)
  • We're using classic TOG and doing the writing as directed. Nothing wrong now that I understand how to use it. nt - momee 12:00 Jul 7 (0)
  • LOL Lisa -- we posted at the same time! Sorry to basically repeat what you said! nt - Jana(NC) 8:13 Jul 7 (1)
    • *Ü* I think with classic its just the way it was for alotof people......sm - LisaWA 16:43 Jul 7 (0)
• Actually with the redesign, I find more andmore people opting to use WA....sm - LisaWA 8:11 Jul 7 (0)
• Not speaking from experience, mind you but - Trivium Academy 8:04 Jul 7 (8)
  • Another dumb question...I have read about progym...but how do you ever apply it to writing for high school, college, SATs, etc.? more - Miriam 11:44 Jul 7 (3)
    • Ok, - Closeacademy 13:38 Jul 7 (2)
      • And CW works the child through steps to accomplish this... - siloam 15:00 Jul 7 (1)
        • Thanks so much! Now I get it....but...more - Miriam 20:49 Jul 7 (0)
  • I am another CW user who will also use the TOG Writing Aids, but as a secondary tool. nt - siloam 10:23 Jul 7 (0)
  • Thanks, This what I was thinking of doing but didn't know how to say it. nt - Closeacademy 9:39 Jul 7 (0)
  • Sorry for the "dumb" question, but what is "Progymnasmata?" - kel 9:24 Jul 7 (1)
    • Not dumb at all! Here's a great link for an explanation. - Trivium Academy 9:32 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone ever use Writing with a Purpose by Jean Pottle? I've included the link...trying to decide between this or Jump In.. both look good.. any opinions? Link inside - Tina Duke 7:50 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone ever use Writing with a Purpose by Jean Pottle? I've included the link...trying to decide between this or Jump In.. both look good.. any opinions? Link inside - Tina Duke 7:45 Jul 7 (4)

• Looks good! What is Jump In? nt - Renna 11:45 Jul 7 (3)
  • here's the link - Tina Duke 15:18 Jul 7 (2)
    • Thanks, Tina! What age is this for? more - Renna 20:54 Jul 7 (1)
      • middle school according to the samples of the teacher book on cbd. - Tina Duke 15:09 Jul 8 (0)

Vocabulary: Do you do a separate vocabulary program from what you do in literature? (m) - Kim 7:38 Jul 7 (6)

• We just found the WordSmart program! Take the WordSmart challenge.... - Natalija 12:17 Jul 7 (0)
• I'm not, but we read aloud and talk about vocabulary a lot. - Carol in Cal. 10:37 Jul 7 (0)
• I think this depends on the kid, but I have never used a vocab program (besides our literature) for oldest ds... - Deb in PA 10:15 Jul 7 (0)
• I'm weighing this also. For next year my 7th gr dd will use a vocab program -m - Kathie in VA 9:48 Jul 7 (0)
• No - I just use what comes with my English programme - Laura in China; no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 8:39 Jul 7 (1)
  • I have been wanting to ask if those really were your boys' names! lol! - Jennefer @ SSA 10:11 Jul 7 (0)

My Father's World or Winter Promise - Marsha 7:11 Jul 7 (8)

• I love MFW but I'm going to try WP... - Donna T. 16:07 Jul 7 (0)
• I think both are good choices.... - siloam 9:30 Jul 7 (3)
  • Just FYI.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:36 Jul 7 (2)
    • Thanks! - siloam 11:00 Jul 7 (1)
      • you might want to look at - crystal 11:11 Jul 7 (0)
• Well, I'm partial to MFW, but... - Donna A. 8:25 Jul 7 (0)
• well - crystal 7:58 Jul 7 (0)
• I don't know about WP but I really like MFW when I looked at it, I just decided to try to do it myself this year so I could have more choices. nt - EgoElfWife 7:14 Jul 7 (0)

If you use LFC and hate it, can you tell me why? nt - Quiver0f10 7:01 Jul 7 (3)

• I liked things about it, and learned about chanting through it, but I coldnt stand the lack of context for learning the chants. nt - Peela 4:19 Jul 8 (0)
• Well, *used* it. (m) - GraceinMD 17:08 Jul 7 (0)
• My oldest dd didn't like it at all (she was in 5th grade) m - 5wolfcubs 12:14 Jul 7 (0)

If you use LFC and love it, can you tell me why? nt - Quiver0f10 7:01 Jul 7 (4)

• Hope I'm not coming in too late here... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 21:53 Jul 7 (0)
• I love the rapid chants and the funny memory songs etc. that Dr. Perrin comes up with - frogpond1 18:21 Jul 7 (0)
• I just got my copies yesterday. (m) - threelops 12:27 Jul 7 (0)
• It is easy to teach (we use the DVDs), all the instruction is to the student. sm - Lana in Tx 7:29 Jul 7 (0)

Where did Galore Park come from? I never heard of them 'til yesterday (m) - Melora in NC 6:44 Jul 7 (6)

• Laura and Patricia have been posting about them here for a long time. - Cindyg 20:42 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thank you! Those Horrible books look fun. (nt) - Melora in NC 17:00 Jul 10 (0)
• Their core market is actually selective, private, British middle schools - Laura in China 8:16 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thank you! I peeked at their site today. Looks nice, though I'm not looking to broaden my shopping horizons! (nt) - Melora in NC 8:59 Jul 7 (0)
• No, they are a UK based company that our fabulous worldly hslers on this board use. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:50 Jul 7 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Melora in NC 9:00 Jul 7 (0)

Sonlight time-line figures - Hoggirl 6:40 Jul 7 (2)

• They are stickers that you cut out and then peel and stick (nt) - JanOH 6:52 Jul 7 (1)
  • thank you! nt - Hoggirl 7:44 Jul 7 (0)

Jennefer I responded below to you about Art Tango (link inside) - Trivium Academy 6:33 Jul 7 (5)

• I couldn't find Art Tango at UStreaming. Never came up...more - Jaya 12:49 Jul 7 (2)
  • No, it doesn't come up. I only get Dancing Bodies when I plug it into the search engine. more - Jaya 15:00 Jul 8 (0)
  • I just checked to be sure before I posted this...on the main page under search type in "art tango" and they all came up. There are some for K-2 and others that are 3-5. Let me know if that doesn't work! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 13:00 Jul 7 (0)
• Thanks so much, Jessica! I appreciate your time and input. I'm so "art-phobic" and wanted an outside opinion! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 7:34 Jul 7 (1)
  • You're welcome, once you get the free trial you'll be able to determine better for yourself. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 9:36 Jul 7 (0)

Laura in China, I have a question for you. (more) - EgoElfWife 6:18 Jul 7 (1)

• See the name (nt) - Laura in China; no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 8:14 Jul 7 (0)

Horrible books - how horrible are we talking? - Dana in NC 5:26 Jul 7 (11)

• So these are good for the 8-9yr old? What are your favorites? thanks nt - Ann in WA 11:02 Jul 7 (1)
  • I ordered a few that complement our next year's studies. - Cindyg 20:47 Jul 7 (0)
• My ds has been reading these since he was 7... - Betty 8:41 Jul 7 (0)
• Not too horrible... it's real life and educational... - mom2abcd 8:31 Jul 7 (1)
  • P.s. You can see all the titles here... http://www.horriblebooks.com/ - mom2abcd 8:32 Jul 7 (0)
• Found them annoying -- reminded me of public school-style "high interest" twaddle. JMHO!(nt) - Tami 6:12 Jul 7 (3)
  • Excellent definition! We have 3 of the books, the kids certainly read them more then other non-fiction on the same topics. I buy them when I find them at the used bookstore, but wouldn't buy them new. nt - 5wolfcubs 12:17 Jul 7 (0)
  • Tami, you're not alone, we sold ours as well- didn't care for them either nt - Chris in CA 8:44 Jul 7 (0)
  • Aha, I see what you're saying...(m) - Colleen 7:40 Jul 7 (0)
• Calvin says.... - Laura in China 6:08 Jul 7 (0)
• We read some for history...my son ... - Linda in NM 5:45 Jul 7 (0)

Need help w/foreign language suggestions - Latin & German for 6 yr old - Amy in WI 5:04 Jul 7 (8)

• Not a curriculum, but some ideas...(m) - Katie 21:41 Jul 7 (0)
• Good suggestions so far... - Carol in Cal. 10:41 Jul 7 (1)
  • Yes, this is a good option.. - Susie in CA 18:07 Jul 7 (0)
• I'd start introducing her to conversational German, but let me just warn you for future reference that there's a dearth of German programs available...(m) - Colleen 7:47 Jul 7 (0)
• Mine both started with German... - Jenny in Atl 7:09 Jul 7 (0)
• I would go with German. - Susie in CA 6:40 Jul 7 (0)
• I think starting one language at a time is a good idea - Laura in China 6:15 Jul 7 (0)
• I'd just go with German for the moment... - abbeyej 6:10 Jul 7 (0)

Yea! I get to homeschool this year. Here's dd's second grade plan - Chris in VA 5:00 Jul 7 (22)

• Looks good - Laura in China; no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 8:35 Jul 7 (19)
  • Laura, thanks for the reminder. Dd will be in swimming, and we live on 40 acres - Chris in VA 19:40 Jul 7 (1)
    • You're welcome - sounds like you're on top of it (nt) - Laura in China - yes, I'm carrying on about PE again 23:04 Jul 7 (0)
  • ROTFL! Laura, you need to change your screen name! - Trivium Academy 8:52 Jul 7 (16)
    • I hope you realize I wasn't being cheeky, I think it's great actually. nt - Trivium Academy 9:33 Jul 7 (11)
      • Not a problem - it made me giggle (nt) - Laura in China - yes, I'm carrying on about PE again 9:54 Jul 7 (10)
        • Oh, what a funny thought! Sgt. Laura in China, lol! Drop and give me 20 push-ups and then you may have the privilege of doing your math work! Lol. nt - Trivium Academy 10:02 Jul 7 (9)
          • The comic thing is that I'm not in the least athletic - I force myself to exercise - Laura in China 10:07 Jul 7 (8)
            • Well you've inspired me to think about this more to teach sports/games. - Trivium Academy 10:36 Jul 7 (7)
              • Well I'm not sure "crochet" is very athletic... *wink* nt - Jami in TX 11:10 Jul 7 (3)
                • Maybe not but it is a game that ds3 and dd7 could do, lol. I saw it on Max & Ruby and thought, how fun! nt - Trivium Academy 11:25 Jul 7 (2)
                  • I, um, think she was pointing out that you meant croquet, not crochet. ;o) nt - abbeyej 13:18 Jul 7 (1)
                    • Lol, all I can do is laugh at myself - yep, crochet wouldn't be very athletic at all! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 20:32 Jul 7 (0)
              • PS. One more little thing. - Trivium Academy 10:46 Jul 7 (2)
                • Hey, Triv, I'll see you out there with my roller skates on (m)... - mamato3 20:39 Jul 7 (1)
                  • ROTFL! You go girl! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:54 Jul 8 (0)
    • As a direct result of your persuasive PE passion.... - Susan in SoCal, who's grateful for Laura's gentle PE prodding.... 9:15 Jul 7 (2)
      • Thanks Susan - I really appreciate it - Laura in China 9:32 Jul 7 (0)
      • whoops. my above post belongs under Laura's post below. nt - Susan in SoCal 9:27 Jul 7 (0)
    • I've already got so many names I need to scroll down to see them all..... (nt) - Laura in China - yes, I'm carrying on about PE again 9:02 Jul 7 (0)
• Looks great Chris but don't forget... - Trivium Academy 5:17 Jul 7 (1)
  • Yes, good thing to remember. We are just starting cursive, so I figure about 6 months ought to do it. nt - Chris in VA 8:06 Jul 7 (0)

What age for Horrible Books? My dd just turned 6....m - Sandy Redding 4:35 Jul 7 (1)

• I'd wait a bit - Laura in China 6:04 Jul 7 (0)

Latin Prep: The different case order and pronunciation (as compared to Memoria Press products) would be tough for me. Overall, it's more challenging and I would even start my oldest in the first book....(m) - Colleen 2:20 Jul 7 (21)

• I wouldn't switch your oldest son for sure - katilac 8:25 Jul 7 (2)
  • Had to Lol when I read this subject line! I sometimes feel like switching my oldest dd :) Any takers? nt - Hannah 12:00 Jul 7 (1)
    • sorry, Hannah, wrong board; you'll have to list her on the sale/swap board! /nft - katilac 12:03 Jul 8 (0)
• Um, why consider the change then? :o) - abbeyej 6:26 Jul 7 (4)
  • Oh, I have reasons, but that's not what I was getting into here...(m) - Colleen 7:54 Jul 7 (3)
    • Colleen, Have you looked at Latin in the Christian Trivium?... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:56 Jul 7 (0)
    • :-) ... "Memoria Press just doesn't do a fantabulous job of getting a student anywhere, imo..." hehe.... - Susan in SoCal 9:04 Jul 7 (1)
      • oh! now *that* is a great idea, in your last paragraph! - Nicole M 16:34 Jul 7 (0)
• I wonder if they could sort of be combined somehow (m) - Dana in NC 6:25 Jul 7 (4)
  • Mmm...I'd not go that route, myself...(m) - Colleen 7:36 Jul 7 (3)
    • LOL.....my dd that did PL this year would always correct Lowe on the DVDs when she would mispronounce a word (which was quite frequently, actually.) - momof7 12:09 Jul 7 (1)
      • Yes of course. That's often brought up here. But I still think having a pronunciation guide (and either the CD or the DVD would work - we've used both) helps me a lot. I woudl probably butcher in on my own, and Lowe gets *most* of it right. nt - Dana in NC 18:29 Jul 7 (0)
    • About the pronunciation guide (m) - Dana in NC 7:44 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: Latin Prep: The different case order and pronunciation (as compared to Memoria Press products) would be tough for me. Overall, it's more challenging and I would even start my oldest in the first book....(m) - Deece in MN 6:08 Jul 7 (2)
  • I don't know that I've ever jumped on the bandwagon... ;-) (m) - Colleen 7:18 Jul 7 (1)
    • Well, I am sure you will make the right decision for your family. Good luck! nt - Deece in MN 10:33 Jul 7 (0)
• Yes, there are only workbooks for Latin Prep 1 - I don't know if they are planning them for the other levels (m) - Laura in China 2:45 Jul 7 (4)
  • Do you think the workbooks are necessary for an older (13 yo) student? nt - Linda in NM 5:47 Jul 7 (3)
    • Necessary? No. I have never used them. Some people like to have the extra independent work for reinforcement, that's all (nt) - Laura in China 6:03 Jul 7 (2)
      • Thanks! BTW, did you create that yahoo group? - Linda in NM 6:37 Jul 7 (1)
        • Yup. Sure (nt) - Laura in China; no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 8:18 Jul 7 (0)

The "horrible books" look like great fun! Are there certain titles your children have particularly enjoyed? (m) - Colleen 1:41 Jul 7 (4)

• The ones we have and like.... - Susan in SoCal 9:26 Jul 7 (0)
• I must be the odd man out -- I had several of these and sold them because I didn't care for the tone.(nt) - Tami 6:07 Jul 7 (0)
• My 11 and 8 year old love the history and science also! Whenever we are in England, we buy a lot to last us till we are there next! nt - Elm in NJ 5:54 Jul 7 (0)
• My boys love them all, particularly the science and history ones (m) - Laura in China 2:47 Jul 7 (0)

Thinking really long term in my history planning. How does this sound? - MeganP 0:35 Jul 7 (6)

• Thanks, ladies. I have looked at TOG, Carol. - MeganP 15:05 Jul 7 (0)
• I think that you're going to switch to TOG because you're a planner. Planners LOVE TOG. - Carol in Cal. 10:44 Jul 7 (3)
  • So does that mean if you don't like to plan forget about TOG? m - Peg 11:52 Jul 7 (2)
    • They do BUT you still get to decide specifically what to do which day...it is the best of both worlds!! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 12:20 Jul 7 (1)
      • Yes, and planners so RESPECT great, complicated plans! (Which is what TOG has.) .nt - Carol in Cal. 17:29 Jul 7 (0)
• I think it looks fine. I'll be doing a similar plan. nt - kRenee 7:18 Jul 7 (0)

About "Math and Music" software in respronse to a question by Hoggirl waaaaaay down on the board ... - Susanne in AZ 23:15 Jul 6 (2)

• Wow! This looks like a great "fit" (more with a couple of questions, please) - Hoggirl 6:05 Jul 7 (1)
  • Re: Wow! This looks like a great "fit" (more with a couple of questions, please) - Susanne in AZ 22:34 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone studying dinosaurs right now? My daughter would like to include you in a project!!! - happymainemom 21:25 Jul 6 (10)

• I just emailed you too! nt - Tommysmommy 8:30 Jul 7 (0)
• You have email! Hope we are not too late. - Liz in NC 7:37 Jul 7 (0)
• I hope I'm not too late, my dd would love this. E-mailed you nt - WABeth 7:23 Jul 7 (0)
• Dino studies here too! emailed you! nt - MoniMoni 4:03 Jul 7 (0)
• Would you send one overseas? - Hannah 0:36 Jul 7 (0)
• Hand raised!!! ME ME! :) we are studying dinosaurs and 7.5 ds would love to receive a post card .. emailed our address. - Robin in Ca 21:58 Jul 6 (0)
• Thank you from a family who can never get enough about dinosaurs:O) nt - jubilee 21:47 Jul 6 (0)
• Yes, ds would love this. He's in UTAH this week and went to Dinosaur National Monument yesterday. emai inside - PameLA in VA 21:46 Jul 6 (0)
• You've got more mail. My ds is always 'studying' dinosaurs! :o) nt - saved1112 21:34 Jul 6 (0)
• You've got mail, my dd will love it! She'll be at Dinosaur World with her dad sometime this weekend. nt - Trivium Academy 21:32 Jul 6 (0)

Taking a poll - Do you belong to a homeschool group or not??? - Chris in CA 20:47 Jul 6 (59)

• thanks everyone!!! very helpful nt - Chris in CA 20:31 Jul 7 (0)
• This IS my support group :< ) !!! - Alicia 18:02 Jul 7 (0)
• nope. sm - Stephanie Z 16:15 Jul 7 (0)
• Yes, three...all 3 casual, and I don't try to do everything. nt - Pensguys 14:13 Jul 7 (0)
• Definitely. Only chld. Social mom & son. One shy (me) and one not (him). nt - Sue in St Pete 11:12 Jul 7 (0)
• We haven't belonged to one for about two years. - Jenny in Florida 10:26 Jul 7 (0)
• I've always been in one, although my needs have changed... (m) - angela in ohio 10:15 Jul 7 (0)
• Group:yes, for years... but it isn't active. Co-op: Yes, going on 4 years now. And... - Tina in WA 9:21 Jul 7 (0)
• no, we have not belonged in 5 years :-) nt - stellar 9:18 Jul 7 (0)
• Yes & its a christian group (no SOF required though). We don't have co-op so its just for park days, field trips and the like. nt - Daisy 8:55 Jul 7 (1)
  • That would be a "support group." :-) nt - Ellie 9