New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 18 (0)

Rainbow Rock math CD from Sonlight.... - Donna A. 20:51 Jul 18 (2)

• We've used it for several years and like it. The shape of the houses reminds me of The Flintstones. - Karen K. in Tx 21:45 Jul 18 (0)
• My kids really like it! - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 21:42 Jul 18 (0)

TruthQuest History... is there only one book? or is there a student guide and a teacher's guide? tia! nt - LatinaRepublicana 20:26 Jul 18 (2)

• TQ is one book with some narration and writing assignments on topics within that period of history and then a comprehensive book list with reading assignments for each topic of that period of history.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 20:48 Jul 18 (1)
  • Also, TQ includes Christian commentary from the author at the beginning of each section. nt - Contrarian Librarian 22:06 Jul 18 (0)

Westminster catechism for children - Sheryl in GA 20:13 Jul 18 (2)

• Not a link.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 22:50 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: Westminster catechism for children - daybreaking 20:34 Jul 18 (0)

5th grade plans...what do you think? (m) - Wendi 19:43 Jul 18 (5)

• Can you tell me what phonetic zoo is like at this level? m - OKCyndi 20:47 Jul 18 (1)
  • There is a placement test, but we just started at the beginning of Level A. VP recommends Level A for 2nd grade, B for 3rd, etc. (m) - Wendi 21:42 Jul 18 (0)
• Looks great! I bet you've got PE in there too. (nt) - Laura in China - going on about PE again 20:37 Jul 18 (1)
  • Well, I have a pretty hyper kid. He skateboards, swims (in warm weather), and plays soccer in a league. (nt) - Wendi 21:37 Jul 18 (0)
• FWIW, I like your plan. Looks like an industrious year. nt - Vanna 20:32 Jul 18 (0)

On the heels of my FLL thread...just how important is poetry memorization?? - Sandy Redding 19:22 Jul 18 (7)

• I think poetry memorization is a perfect illustration of "training the mind." nt - Contrarian Librarian 22:07 Jul 18 (0)
• What a wonderful age to begin, - Chris in CA 21:08 Jul 18 (0)
• Four reasons - Laura in China 20:31 Jul 18 (0)
• in my opinion--very important... - LatinaRepublicana 20:25 Jul 18 (0)
• A similar question a few months ago convinced me of its importance...m - Carrie 20:13 Jul 18 (0)
• Did/Do you read rhyming picture books to your children? - Trivium Academy 19:27 Jul 18 (1)
  • It also teaches public speaking and overcoming shyness. Too many benefits. nt - Trivium Academy 19:44 Jul 18 (0)

Abeka math users...any good suggestions on how to store the "concept cards" "flash cards" etc. that we use with the math course...It doesn't fit in any kind of card box...I am finding it difficult to keep them from getting bent and mangled. nt - Mom of 4 19:19 Jul 18 (2)

• Ok, I actually know the answer to this one......... - CindyinTexas 20:34 Jul 18 (0)
• I put them in a plastic shoe-size box in a desk drawer.... - DianeJM 19:34 Jul 18 (0)

Writeathome or Home2Teach - would appreciate your comments/recommendations for either. TIA (nt) - Sandra in FL 19:13 Jul 18 (2)

• We use Home2Teach and LOVE IT! - Tina in WA 20:37 Jul 18 (1)
  • We used Home2teach too. I was impressed with how much it helped my dc with writing.(nt) - tinag 21:56 Jul 18 (0)

Climbing to Good English? Any good secular English texts? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:53 Jul 18 (11)

• How about Growing with Grammar.....m - Patricia in ATL 19:13 Jul 18 (4)
  • Fabulous! Does it include writing? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 19:19 Jul 18 (2)
    • I knwo know specifically about the 3rd grade book....m - Patricia in ATL 20:05 Jul 18 (1)
      • OK..my brain went on vacation or something....I meant 'I only know specifically about.....nt - Patricia in ATL 20:36 Jul 18 (0)
  • oops...forgot the link.. link inside...nt - Patricia in ATL 19:14 Jul 18 (0)
• Have you looked at CLE?... - Tami 19:07 Jul 18 (5)
  • My dh - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 19:18 Jul 18 (4)
    • Actually, Sandra, this isn't quite true.... - Donna A. 20:48 Jul 18 (0)
    • Because I am familiar with CLE... - Tami 19:39 Jul 18 (2)
      • The English is probably ok (I have no experience with it)... - Julie in CA 21:54 Jul 18 (0)
      • You're not alone - Chris in CA 21:13 Jul 18 (0)

Has anyone used Inside Stories Study Guides for Children's Literature? (m) - Erica in PA 18:44 Jul 18 (1)

• I used to have them, but sold them. (m) - LauraC 22:20 Jul 18 (0)

Asking for a friend...Does anyone know of a workbook/worksheets that go with Teach your Child to Read in 100 EZ Lesso ns? (nt) - Monkey Island Academy 18:33 Jul 18 (2)

• There are worksheets at donnayoung.org to teach Manuscript along with 100 EZ. (link) - KathyBC 22:47 Jul 18 (0)
• there is a computer cd-rom program called Funnix that parallels 100 EZ ... - AngieW in Texas 18:49 Jul 18 (0)

I cannot decide between FLL and GWG for 1st. I am driving myself insane!!!! - Sandy Redding 18:32 Jul 18 (9)

• We've found that the retention has been really good with FLL; all the review is built-in. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 20:01 Jul 18 (0)
• I'd do FLL... - Heather in VA 19:07 Jul 18 (0)
• Here's what I did... FLL 1st grade and then GWG 1 over the summer (m) - Linda...inOwasso 18:44 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm going to do both - in case you want to add that to your confusion! nt - OKCyndi 18:40 Jul 18 (2)
  • How are you planning to do that? nt - Sandy Redding 19:18 Jul 18 (1)
    • Heck, I don't know! :) m - OKCyndi 21:31 Jul 18 (0)
• Imo, it doesn't really matter, for a first grader, Either would provide a basic introduction to grammar. I use FLL myself. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:39 Jul 18 (0)
• I think you answered yourself. - Night Elf 18:36 Jul 18 (0)
• Can your 1st grader read and write well enough to do GWG mostly alone? If not, I'd go with FLL. I think the real question is oral vs. workbook, both are great. nt - KIN 18:34 Jul 18 (0)

Is SWR better than AAS for visual learners? - Ellen Reid 18:26 Jul 18 (0)

Opinions on Sonlight - Alisha 18:23 Jul 18 (6)

• We love Sonlight, just finished Core 3... - Debra in CO 21:37 Jul 18 (0)
• I have a love/hate relationship with Sonlight : ) LOL - - Chris in CA 21:15 Jul 18 (3)
  • Should be Lankmard (of course) nt - Chris in CA 21:16 Jul 18 (2)
    • LOL! LANDMARK - sheesh, I'm going to bed nt - Chris in CA 21:17 Jul 18 (1)
      • this made me giggle! Hope you sleep well! :) NT - Night Elf 21:21 Jul 18 (0)
• For me... - siloam 21:00 Jul 18 (0)

Favorite readers and read-alouds for Medieval - Renaissance period for 5th grader.......m - OKCyndi 18:21 Jul 18 (0)

LA for 3rd grade - Kimberly 17:56 Jul 18 (6)

• My .02 - KathyBC 22:58 Jul 18 (0)
• Has she learned the phonograms yet?... - Karen K. in Tx 20:10 Jul 18 (0)
• How about GWG 3 and SWR? nt - HollyDay 20:03 Jul 18 (0)
• My 3 top choices: Classical Writing-Aesop, Rod & Staff Eng 3, and FLL-3 -nt - Kathie in VA 18:25 Jul 18 (0)
• If you liked FLL last year, why not continue with FLL3? - Carol in Cal. 18:00 Jul 18 (0)
• If you liked FLL last year, why not continue with FLL3? - Carol in Cal. 18:00 Jul 18 (0)

Linden in NM/granolagirrrl@peoplepc.com--Please email me regarding issue with books I bought from you and never rec'd... - Anita in Ohio 17:43 Jul 18 (0)

Banging my head against a wall trying to figure out science, please help! (long) - Carrie 17:31 Jul 18 (6)

• Have you ever looked at.... - Anita 22:31 Jul 18 (0)
• Maybe Prentice Hall Science Explorer? - Sebastian (a lady) 20:47 Jul 18 (0)
• Well, this may not be what you want to hear... - Christy in CO 19:46 Jul 18 (3)
  • Yep nt - Chris in CA 21:20 Jul 18 (0)
  • I totally agree! If you feel you *must* use something, then I'd go with one of the Apologia Elementary Science books. nt - StacyTea 20:48 Jul 18 (0)
  • I agree with Christy. (m) - Vanna 20:42 Jul 18 (0)

Study Skills question - Carol in Cal. 17:19 Jul 18 (2)

• I get this too. Can't wait to see other's ideas -m - Kathie in VA 19:53 Jul 18 (0)
• I just found a program called "Study Skills" by Galore Park that looks fabulous. You can look at it on their website: http://www.galorepark.co.uk/ - you can even see samples online. nt - Christy in CO 19:49 Jul 18 (0)

Where do you buy Forester Algebra 1? Is there an instructor's manual? I'm having trouble finding exactly what I need! Thanks. nm - Jennifer in MI 17:16 Jul 18 (0)

Hi I need to be able to correspond with somebody who has many years of experience with Spalding. (m) - Hope in Canada 17:03 Jul 18 (1)

• Re: Hi I need to be able to correspond with somebody who has many years of experience with Spalding. (m) - Colleen in NS 17:19 Jul 18 (0)

Saxon 54 to Abeka third grade math - Suzy 16:53 Jul 18 (1)

• Suggestions... - Jann in TX 19:57 Jul 18 (0)

Was wondering if anyone has used MUS dvd but BJ math text ? I'm thinking of 4th grade BJ. I want to keep the MUS dvd but am looking for a text that appeals to dd ( she loves BJ, go figure!) Do you think this would work? nt - r 16:44 Jul 18 (0)

TOG...most who like it seem to really like it, but what are some reasons some of you DIDN'T like it? more - SLB 16:31 Jul 18 (16)

• I think a lot has to do with personality and knowing what you want... - siloam 20:48 Jul 18 (1)
  • But...she's asking for reasons why people DON'T like ToG. : ) (nt) - Colleen 22:35 Jul 18 (0)
• Thank you, thank you ladies! Your comments have been most helpful. more... - SLB 19:19 Jul 18 (0)
• I tried it with my two ds's (5th and 8th grade at the time). - Brit 18:59 Jul 18 (0)
• Too much planning on my part required, and the book selections don't thrill me...(m) - Colleen 18:58 Jul 18 (0)
• Too much for me all around... - GVA 18:30 Jul 18 (0)
• Biggest issue I think is that it can be too much -m - Kathie in VA 18:23 Jul 18 (0)
• I have only looked at the online samples..... - nutmeg 18:01 Jul 18 (1)
  • Re: I have only looked at the online samples..... - Josie 18:14 Jul 18 (0)
• Here is some "I didn't/don't like TOG" threads - Trivium Academy 17:54 Jul 18 (0)
• Yes, some of you may be right, however, I'd really like to hear some things about why someone didn't like it. nt - SLB 17:45 Jul 18 (0)
• I don't like -- - 5wolfcubs 17:11 Jul 18 (0)
• No idea about TOG, but every time I've bought something even though I'd concluded it wasn't for us, I've been sorry. - Michelle T 16:54 Jul 18 (0)
• If it were secular, I'd order it in a heartbeat!! :) NT - Night Elf 16:48 Jul 18 (1)
  • Ditto! nm - Carmen & Co. 18:00 Jul 18 (0)
• If you have to convince yourself that you like it , maybe it's not for you. Or you could try the 3 week sample then decide. nt - r 16:46 Jul 18 (0)

Leading Little Ones to God . . . if you have used this, would you share ideas? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 16:27 Jul 18 (2)

• It's easier to just do a lesson a day and use the remainder time with something else. - Trivium Academy 16:40 Jul 18 (1)
  • That helps a bunch. Thank you! :) - Jennefer @ SSA 17:30 Jul 18 (0)

Reading -- 8th grade -- How much? (m) - Graceann 16:22 Jul 18 (3)

• it always seems to be a trade off for me... - Peela 17:33 Jul 18 (0)
• We do a bit more.. When in full school swing, my will be 6th grader does at least 2- 2.5 hrs. This does not include her for fun reading. nm - Jenny in Atl 16:45 Jul 18 (0)
• Between history and lit my 8th grader read 1-1.5 hours a day (TOG & Omnibus I) nt - karenciavo 16:26 Jul 18 (0)

Robin in NC, my thoughts on your SL plans...(m) - Colleen 16:07 Jul 18 (0)

Thanks to all for your help with my math question below!! nt - Maureen in TN 15:58 Jul 18 (0)

OKay, Planning For PreK...HELP!!!! - heathertije 15:06 Jul 18 (13)

• I didn't do anything formal until age 4 1/2 - before that we just read, played and pointed at things in books (colours, shapes, etc.) (nt) - Laura in China 20:46 Jul 18 (0)
• Some of our favorites, in addition to lots of read-aloud times with interactive discussions,... - Karen K. in Tx 20:17 Jul 18 (0)
• Life and books and lots and lots of discussions and excitement. nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:34 Jul 18 (0)
• Oh - those ages are SO much fun!!!! m - Jennifer in MI 17:29 Jul 18 (0)
• We did many of the items mentioned... - Linden in NM 17:24 Jul 18 (1)
  • I forgot... - Linden in NM 17:30 Jul 18 (0)
• What we like for that age..... - Closeacademy 16:15 Jul 18 (0)
• My primary advice is to read together, enjoy life with toddlers, and not yet pursue school subjects, per se. (nt) - Colleen 16:09 Jul 18 (0)
• When my son was 2-3 we used Leap Frog Letter Factory (DVD & game), Kumon workbooks, easy counting games like "Trouble,"... - karenciavo 16:08 Jul 18 (1)
  • Same here. When I eased into it - kalanamak 19:43 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: OKay, Planning For PreK...HELP!!!! - Sheryl 16:05 Jul 18 (0)
• Great bk - Slow and Steady, Get Them Ready... nt - Jenny in Atl 15:27 Jul 18 (0)
• preschool for 2's and 3's - Chris in VA 15:13 Jul 18 (0)

Questions about Prentice Hall Science Explorer...Like where do you go to buy it and see sample pages (more) - Jacqui in mo 15:01 Jul 18 (8)

• Have you tried a library? - Sebastian (a lady) 20:50 Jul 18 (0)
• Here you go... - abbeyej 19:12 Jul 18 (0)
• I have a sample of the Guided Reading and Study Workbook - Sue in St Pete 18:15 Jul 18 (0)
• You can get the student books (& sometimes TE) on amazon or ebay pretty cheap.... - Rhondabee 17:56 Jul 18 (0)
• Piggyback ? - What grade does this series start? nt - OKCyndi 17:43 Jul 18 (2)
  • It's 6th - 8th grade text book series. nt - Kathy in MD 17:53 Jul 18 (1)
    • This is true - it is written for middle schoolers..... - Rhondabee 17:58 Jul 18 (0)
• It comes with a TE and a large number of teaching aids......... - Kathy in MD 16:40 Jul 18 (0)

Has anyone used Keepers at Home girls' program? - Chris in VA 14:42 Jul 18 (2)

• Yes! - Josie 18:22 Jul 18 (0)
• We did! - CindyP 15:05 Jul 18 (0)

Put That In Writing - Just got it in the mail and it looks awesome...m - elleno in FL 14:14 Jul 18 (4)

• We are looking forward to using this....m - Julieofsardis 15:00 Jul 18 (3)
  • We will be starting this in August as well with my 7th grade dd nt - Chris in CA 20:53 Jul 18 (0)
  • My dd is the age of a 7th grader too. We are starting it on Monday since we go year around. nt - elleno in FL 20:19 Jul 18 (0)
  • I own this; it's on the to do list for next month :-) NT - Lh 16:23 Jul 18 (0)

Rod & Staff Math 2 Question - LisaL 14:02 Jul 18 (5)

• The blacklines are optional... - Ellie 15:17 Jul 18 (4)
  • Well, the only extra work I really want to use is the My 1000 Book (sm) - LisaL 15:44 Jul 18 (3)
    • Lisa, you can easily make a 1,000 book... - melhouse 17:50 Jul 18 (2)
      • Awesome, Melissa!! Thanks so much! nt - LisaL 18:30 Jul 18 (1)
        • You're welcome. Glad I finally knew something! LOL nt. - melhouse 19:34 Jul 18 (0)

The Teaching Company Math DVD? Anyone use them? - Copswife 12:55 Jul 18 (2)

• I have Lial's DVT's for Algebra, but am interested in opinions on the Geometry also. nt - Patricia in ATL 15:38 Jul 18 (1)
  • I have heard good things about Kiselev's Geometry. nm - Jenny in Atl 16:42 Jul 18 (0)

What to use for a history spine after SOTW series? nt - LMA 12:45 Jul 18 (14)

• I'm planning on Van Loon and Gombrich as light spines, supplemented with Suzanne Strauss Art books (nt) - Laura in China 18:05 Jul 18 (0)
• Next question: Which of these programs is closest to the WTM method? nt - LMA 14:09 Jul 18 (8)
  • IMHO the WTM method is just that a method, you could apply them to all. - Trivium Academy 14:24 Jul 18 (7)
    • The WTM book has outlining of Kingfisher. Do all these programs outline? - LMA 14:41 Jul 18 (6)
      • Louise, look more into History Odyssey by Classical Home Education - Osmosis Mom 14:59 Jul 18 (4)
        • The only warning I have about HO is that it has a LOT of outlining..... - Rhondabee 18:06 Jul 18 (0)
        • Question: What are SL-readers? - LMA 15:07 Jul 18 (2)
          • SL stands for Sonlight. While SL does not follow the WTM exactly, the bks they suggest (most you can find at your local library) fit in nicely. nt - Jenny in Atl 15:14 Jul 18 (1)
            • Thanks. I know Sonlight but didn't realize that SL was the abbreviation. nt - LMA 15:33 Jul 18 (0)
      • Janice in NJ! Karenciavo! LisaWA! LMA has a question better suited to you than me - Trivium Academy 14:57 Jul 18 (0)
• History Odyssey (uses KFE and Story of Mankind) nt - kRenee 13:38 Jul 18 (0)
• using TOG with Streams of Civilizations as our main spine - Trivium Academy 13:26 Jul 18 (0)
• We are using H.A. Guerber (w/ TQ). nt - RhondaM. 13:06 Jul 18 (1)
  • Same here. We tried TOG and didn't care for it. nt - Angela Dawn in Maryland 15:31 Jul 18 (0)

who was it who needed the R & S 3rd grade spelling teacher's manual? - Nicole M 12:31 Jul 18 (1)

• it was me! (waving my hand in the air :-)) I emailed ya!nt - Johanna 12:47 Jul 18 (0)

TOG vs Truthquest - Jean in CA 12:27 Jul 18 (2)

• I use both.... - siloam 13:38 Jul 18 (1)
  • One more question? - Jean in CA 21:29 Jul 18 (0)

Saxon 54--Difference between 2nd and 3rd edition? - Maisy 12:10 Jul 18 (0)

Which Key To... math wrkbks. would be a good supplement for MUS Delta?... - Greta Lea:) 11:57 Jul 18 (0)

???? - stacie in colorado 11:50 Jul 18 (6)

• Stacie.....please email me!!! - Karie 17:48 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: ???? - stacie in colorado 16:25 Jul 18 (0)
• Not yet.... - DeeFL 14:20 Jul 18 (1)
  • Re: Not yet.... - stacie in colorado 16:23 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: ???? - kRenee 13:40 Jul 18 (0)
• I live in Colorado - Karie 12:54 Jul 18 (0)

I want to use a balance to teach simple algebraic equations. Any ideas? - Dawn in Ohio 11:19 Jul 18 (2)

• I used a 1x2 piece of wood about 3 ft long ^ various coins (m) - Coffee Bean 12:36 Jul 18 (0)
• There's something called Hands on Equations (m) - EKS 11:42 Jul 18 (0)

Is there a CHOW audiobook (unabridged CD) available? If so, is the readers voice nice and where can I buy it for the best price? Thanks. - lemonshine 11:18 Jul 18 (1)

• No audiobook, but there is a cd version for computer. - Night Elf 11:44 Jul 18 (0)

8 more units & I will finish writing our history outline, internet links, book selections, writing assignments & projects. I'll be done, done, DONE! Now back to enrichment4you.com . . .nm - Carmen & CO. 10:48 Jul 18 (1)

• way to go! -nt - Kathie in VA 12:34 Jul 18 (0)

Tani, I just saw and answered your Saxon question below! :o) nt - FloridaLisa 10:46 Jul 18 (3)

• Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your response. I do the same thing with Saxon, for the most part. (m) - Tani 12:23 Jul 18 (2)
  • Yes, I've read the same negatives. But, for us, Saxon is working. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:40 Jul 18 (0)
  • Goodness, that should read one month! nt - Tani 12:24 Jul 18 (0)

Starting Homeschool Group book club - Sheryl 10:43 Jul 18 (2)

• Look at Deconstructing Penguins, more inside - Trivium Academy 10:59 Jul 18 (1)
  • Re: Look at Deconstructing Penguins, more inside - Sheryl 11:13 Jul 18 (0)

Saxon Users.... K or Saxon 1 for a Kinder...m. - cbb_momof3 10:20 Jul 18 (18)

• I use Saxon K when my little are 4 turning 5 in the spring nt - stellar 19:30 Jul 18 (0)
• Saxon K pre-school, Saxon 1 in Kindergarten (nt) - Heather in WI 18:42 Jul 18 (0)
• We tried K and found it useless - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:36 Jul 18 (0)
• We do Saxon K in PreK and Saxon 1 in K (m) - threelops 11:41 Jul 18 (0)
• Myself and 2 of my friends used Saxon 1 year ahead of grade and got in trouble in 2nd.... - Penny (in Texas) 11:33 Jul 18 (3)
  • But then again all the kids using Miquon are doing - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:38 Jul 18 (0)
  • Re: Myself and 2 of my friends used Saxon 1 year ahead of grade and got in trouble in 2nd.... - Sheryl 16:10 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thank you for that caution. I will definitely take it to heart.nt. - cbb_momof3 11:47 Jul 18 (0)
• We used Saxon K in preschool, and Saxon 1 for K. - Chris in VA 10:56 Jul 18 (2)
  • Ditto! We work a year ahead also. K was a lot of fun for preschool with lots of manipulatives. nm - Laura in MO 11:13 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thsi is pretty much what we did too. nt - dangermom 11:08 Jul 18 (0)
• It really depends on if the student has the necessary foundational skills. nm - Stacy in NJ 10:38 Jul 18 (2)
  • Is there some way of figuring this out?nt. - cbb_momof3 11:48 Jul 18 (1)
    • Yep. Linked inside is the Saxon k-3 placement test. - Stacy in NJ 13:31 Jul 18 (0)
• Saxon 1. We've never used K (with 5 kids so far). nt - FloridaLisa 10:24 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: Saxon Users.... K or Saxon 1 for a Kinder...m. - Sheryl 10:21 Jul 18 (2)
  • I will be using it for my 1st grader. We used MUS - BarbinTN 13:41 Jul 18 (1)
    • Re: I will be using it for my 1st grader. We used MUS - daybreaking 20:39 Jul 18 (0)

Fun, upbeat, and memorable spelling for 3rd grader who works hard at reading? - kel 9:59 Jul 18 (7)

• We've been happy with the Calvert Spelling CDrom. The computer factor makes it more 'fun' in dd's opinion.(nt) - Tami 16:28 Jul 18 (3)
  • Piggybacking here: Does Calvert Spelling work well with a natural speller? (m) - StacyTea 17:12 Jul 18 (2)
    • I would think Calvert is best for an average or above average speller....for others I would do Sequential Spelling.(nt) - Tami 18:01 Jul 18 (1)
      • Okay. nt - StacyTea 19:05 Jul 18 (0)
• I can help with the dryness, but a quick & painless program is Sequential Spelling. I've - Carmen & Co. 10:27 Jul 18 (2)
  • I meant, I can NOT help you with the dry factor. nm - Carmen & CO. 10:28 Jul 18 (1)
    • ROTFL, are we talking about spelling or a hygiene problem. (sorry I got the sillies when I read this) nt - Trivium Academy 10:59 Jul 18 (0)

Anyone have an opinion on the new Chalk Dust Prealgebra (self published version)? - Ann 9:41 Jul 18 (1)

• I just took a look. I the value packs is the 4th edition Auffman text books self-published by Chalkdust. It looks like - Carmen & Co. 11:12 Jul 18 (0)

Rod and Staff - Can someone give me their phone number? Thanks. nt - awanama 9:39 Jul 18 (2)

• (606) 522-4348 (nt) - Beth in Central TX 9:49 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - awanama 10:15 Jul 18 (0)

Has anyone used Westward & Onward by Learning Adventures? - Rena 9:34 Jul 18 (0)

Difference between PP 2000 ed. & 2005 ed., anyone know?nt. - Holly in WA 9:31 Jul 18 (0)

All About Spelling.......please help! sm - Allison TX 9:20 Jul 18 (7)

• Thank you all. I appreciate it! nt - Allison TX 19:20 Jul 18 (0)
• I'd agree with OhElizabeth, but to answer your AAS questions... - Debra in CO 14:36 Jul 18 (0)
• Some answers - CindyP 14:32 Jul 18 (0)
• I haven't used AAS, but I had a comment about the SWR... - OhElizabeth 9:26 Jul 18 (3)
  • Thanks OhElizabeth.....sm - Allison TX 9:38 Jul 18 (2)
    • I had the same situation.....m.. - ldee 11:46 Jul 18 (1)
      • Thanks 1dee- I'll try that! nt - Allison TX 12:21 Jul 18 (0)

Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? nt - Deena in CO 9:14 Jul 18 (1)

• Re: Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? nt - SP in AZ 9:36 Jul 18 (0)

First Language Lessons - Level 1 and 2 - Sue G in PA 8:47 Jul 18 (7)

• We have done Both FLL1 and GWG1.... - Linden in NM 14:02 Jul 18 (0)
• I just called PHP about FLL 3.... - mamato3 13:29 Jul 18 (0)
• For us,... - Karen K. in Tx 12:54 Jul 18 (0)
• With FLL some still do copywork, handwriting, and narrations for history/science. -m - Kathie in VA 12:10 Jul 18 (1)
  • Same here but I add in more poetry memorization as well. nt - Trivium Academy 13:27 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: First Language Lessons - Level 1 and 2 - cbb_momof3 10:23 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: First Language Lessons - Level 1 and 2 - kim in ga 9:42 Jul 18 (0)

Using TOG and Rod and Staff English...do I need Writing Aids for a "full" writing program? - kel 8:34 Jul 18 (6)

• I don't think R&S was sufficient for writing instruction - Laura K (NC) 10:00 Jul 18 (1)
  • It's always embarrassing to see my composition errors - Laura K (NC) 10:04 Jul 18 (0)
• I am planning on using TOG, R&S and WA and plan to just skip the wrting assignments in R&S. We are also using CW though nt - Quiver0f10 9:15 Jul 18 (1)
  • We're using TOG's classic writing and Rod and Staff grammar only. - momee 12:30 Jul 18 (0)
• Looking at WTM, it says that R&S is all the writing they need... - kel 8:44 Jul 18 (1)
  • I was thinking the same thing but... - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 9:01 Jul 18 (0)

What do I do with a college bound child who is struggling with Algebra 1? - Ann 8:25 Jul 18 (5)

• What are you using? Switch it - Dooley 8:33 Jul 18 (4)
  • do you have a community college near by? - Melissa in SC 16:09 Jul 18 (0)
  • For prealgebra and algebra we tried VideoText, Saxon and now Chalk Dust ... - Ann 8:38 Jul 18 (0)
  • Its just that - Dooley 8:35 Jul 18 (1)
    • Thanks Dooley :o) You ever hear that old song - - Ann 8:41 Jul 18 (0)

History scribe? - Katty 8:20 Jul 18 (2)

• I think Jessica (Trivium Academy) used these this past year. Positive reviews. nt - Jeanne in MN 9:47 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: History scribe? - Katrina 8:41 Jul 18 (0)

To all of you that contribute so much to this board, Thank you! (m) - Maury 8:19 Jul 18 (1)

• Where are our manners... you are welcome! nt - Vanna 14:00 Jul 18 (0)

Looking for a good Geography program...any ideas? - Sue G in PA 8:15 Jul 18 (6)

• I love Exploring Countries & Cultures from My Father's World (nt) - Julie in MN 22:02 Jul 18 (0)
• Ann Voskamp's -- A Childs Geography nt - Sweetpeach 18:13 Jul 18 (0)
• Ann Voskamp's "A Child's Geography" nt - Sweetpeach 18:13 Jul 18 (0)
• We are working through Around the World in 180 Days as a summer project...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 15:38 Jul 18 (0)
• For the youngers or any without basic skills, I love ... - Linden in NM 14:33 Jul 18 (0)
• Do either Around the World in 180 Days or Galloping the Globe. more - EgoElfWife 8:47 Jul 18 (0)

Karenciavo, which Teaching Company DVDs do you recommend?(m) - Maury 7:59 Jul 18 (8)

• All of the titles cycle through being on sale once a year. I *TRY* to restrain myself and only buy what I am realistically going to use. :) - momof7 11:20 Jul 18 (0)
• Oy, I actually haven't met one I don't like yet... - karenciavo 9:07 Jul 18 (3)
  • Jumping in here.....Ria, can you tell us what you liked about Argumentation?...m - Patricia in ATL 15:36 Jul 18 (0)
  • Karen, I have a follow-up question... - Beth in Central TX 9:48 Jul 18 (1)
    • I had my son watch it in 8th. My 6th grader watched too, but he'll need to see it again. nt - karenciavo 11:02 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm not Karen, but I've enjoyed... - Beth in Central TX 8:16 Jul 18 (2)
  • That should be "Aeneid"--I always misspell that one! (nt) - Beth in Central TX 8:18 Jul 18 (1)
    • This is exactly what I mean by how truly wonderful you all are. Thank you for responding! Nt. - Maury 8:22 Jul 18 (0)

I am looking for a fold-out, history timeline book. When you fold it out completely, it stretches out across the room. Sound familiar? TIA! nt - Rich with kids 7:57 Jul 18 (2)

• The Wall Chart of World History? - nutmeg 8:32 Jul 18 (1)
  • That's it! Thanks! nt - Rich with kids 9:18 Jul 18 (0)

My dd wants to do her R&S 4 English independently. Should I just omit the Oral Review - BarbinTN 7:26 Jul 18 (8)

• Thanks guys! I shall ponder a bit longer and decide:o) nm - BarbinTN 16:10 Jul 18 (0)
• what we do - Hoggirl 13:40 Jul 18 (0)
• My son did R&S 4 on his own - SheilaZ 12:39 Jul 18 (0)
• we use GWG, but my dd does it all on her own - katilac 11:44 Jul 18 (0)
• How is her written work? Is she consistently getting 90% or more correct? - Carol in Cal. 8:36 Jul 18 (1)
  • Well, out of 6 lessons she is nearly a 100%!!!! nm - BarbinTN 9:53 Jul 18 (0)
• I wouldn't give it up all together... - Heather in VA 7:35 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thx, I am trying to avoid writing lesson plans as I am BIG planner. Blessings! nm - BarbinTN 9:54 Jul 18 (0)

Barely started 4th grade and need to revamp schedule. Suggestions for Classical Writing? - Night Elf 7:19 Jul 18 (7)

• Sounds like CW would work great for you - Christina in OR 10:30 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thanks, I'm looking forward to dd9 trying it. She loves the look of it. NT - Night Elf 11:45 Jul 18 (0)
• Wow! I wish mine asked for more writing assingments.....m - Patricia in ATL 7:47 Jul 18 (4)
  • Can I ask about Harvey's? m - profmom 13:31 Jul 18 (2)
    • It was mixture for us.....m - Patricia in ATL 14:38 Jul 18 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - profmom 15:26 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thanks, that does help. I think CW will be enough then. NT - Night Elf 8:11 Jul 18 (0)

Please tell me that someone else's five year old broke their violin beyond repair... - Staci in FL 7:19 Jul 18 (2)

• Was it an accident? nt - frogpond1 14:04 Jul 18 (0)
• Sorry! Wrong board. nt - Staci in FL 7:19 Jul 18 (0)

Are there any Right Start experts out there that could answer a question? - krilea 7:13 Jul 18 (6)

• Thanks for the help... - krilea 10:03 Jul 18 (1)
  • Then you definitely should call and talk it through with them... - OhElizabeth 22:49 Jul 18 (0)
• I agree with OhElizabeth... - GVA 9:46 Jul 18 (0)
• Not to disagree with the others, but I suggest that you go to the website and use the new placement test... - OhElizabeth 9:08 Jul 18 (0)
• Neither am I, but.... - siloam 8:53 Jul 18 (0)
• I am not an expert but... - ldee 8:52 Jul 18 (0)

Where to go after ABeka Math 5- Opinions Wanted!!! - Teacher Mom 7:04 Jul 18 (2)

• We are switching to Lial's Basic College Math... - Shelly in IL 8:06 Jul 18 (0)
• this has been a hot topic in my homeschool group - - HollyDay 8:02 Jul 18 (0)

help for a new hs mom with kindergarten curriculum? - Sarita 7:03 Jul 18 (13)

• Yes, FIAR...we've - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:40 Jul 18 (0)
• Galloping the Globe? nt - Linda in NY 12:04 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: help for a new hs mom with kindergarten curriculum? - Sheryl 10:30 Jul 18 (1)
  • Okay, I'm sold on FIAR. nt - Trivium Academy 18:05 Jul 18 (0)
• Has Ambleside Online been suggested yet? link - 5wolfcubs 10:24 Jul 18 (0)
• Sonlight Core B (PreK list) & Ambleside Online Year 0 - Closeacademy 9:53 Jul 18 (0)
• Have you seen WinterPromise? (m) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 9:15 Jul 18 (0)
• Couple suggestions... - OhElizabeth 9:13 Jul 18 (0)
• Five in a Row.....m - Patricia in ATL 7:51 Jul 18 (1)
  • I second FIAR, used it for 2 years and LOVE it!! nt - Kristiana 7:54 Jul 18 (0)
• I like... - profmom 7:38 Jul 18 (0)
• Have you already selected books as read-alouds?.... - Karen K. in Tx 7:36 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm using My Father's World K for my Kindergartener... - Kelly in VA 7:29 Jul 18 (0)

has anyone used Classical Math written and used by Logos school? m - lisa in ohio 6:43 Jul 18 (2)

• DD used it the year it was written, at a private school - momofkhm 6:57 Jul 18 (1)
  • Yes it does help, thank you!nt - lisa in ohio 7:19 Jul 18 (0)

laundry quandry--please help, hivemind! ds4's overnight pull up got washed with a dark load... - grothmama 6:37 Jul 18 (2)

• I'd really try to keep the gel out of the washing machine - frogpond1 14:07 Jul 18 (0)
• supposed to be on gen board, so sorry! - grothmama 6:38 Jul 18 (0)

Just got my Older edition of TOG and it feels good! - Closeacademy 6:34 Jul 18 (3)

• Contrats!! - siloam 7:28 Jul 18 (2)
  • 2002 version of Year 2. nt - Closeacademy 9:55 Jul 18 (0)
  • That's what I get for posting so early. That should read, "Congrats!" :D nt - siloam 8:51 Jul 18 (0)

Teaching Company DVD's, has anyone used or seen the Basic Math and Algebra 1 courses?.. - Deece in MN 6:28 Jul 18 (2)

• We've used Algebra I and my son says they are helpful. nt - karenciavo 6:47 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Deece in MN 15:48 Jul 18 (0)

KerriF - Just an idea about your workshop / creative ideas board (m) - Mel 5:57 Jul 18 (3)

• Great idea! Would you mind sharing what some of your daughters ideas were? Off to look for a photo ablum :) nt. - KerriF 7:34 Jul 18 (2)
  • Sure! - Mel 8:11 Jul 18 (1)
    • Thanks :) I'm going to add these to our list. (nt) - KerriF 12:09 Jul 18 (0)

Wondering about history "cards" like VP.....who makes history cards?... - Peela 5:56 Jul 18 (2)

• AP World History flashcards - Trivium Academy 6:19 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thanks Jessica, they look like what I want. nt - Peela 17:18 Jul 18 (0)

Math: I want 2nd grader and 6th grader to hit Algebra I by 8th grade. How to do this, what to use? (m)... - Maureen in TN 5:42 Jul 18 (10)

• Thanks so much everyone!!!! nt - Maureen in TN 15:57 Jul 18 (0)
• I'd go with Lial's, too at this point in the game for your 6th grader. He/she can ... - Carmen & Co. 6:24 Jul 18 (1)
  • I didn't address your 2nd grader. IIRC, Veritas Press recommends that - Carmen & Co. 6:29 Jul 18 (0)
• We found Singapore Math to be highly efficient. nt - Laura in CT 6:22 Jul 18 (0)
• You could do TT pre alg in 7th and alg one in 8t, but in my experience I think your 6th grader would be ahead to stick with Saxon( Or Lial's etc). Just my 2 cents nt - Quiver0f10 6:17 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm finding that Lial's Basic College Math is a great catch all -m - Kathie in Va 6:06 Jul 18 (1)
  • Yes, same experience here! (nm) - Deb in PA 6:22 Jul 18 (0)
• what we did - Hoggirl 5:56 Jul 18 (1)
  • oops. My answer is still okay, but I misread part of your question! Sorry! nt - Hoggirl 6:20 Jul 18 (0)
• We did ..... - Chocolate Princess 5:55 Jul 18 (0)

How do you plan on completing Spanish, Latin & French? what would be the best way to schedule these over the years? (M) - Mel 5:39 Jul 18 (17)

• Taz started concomitantly with Spanish & Hebrew, then added Latin. More. . . - Carmen & Co. 7:27 Jul 18 (2)
  • You could go with the Modern language first, but I'm finding that Storm & Blaze picking up . . . - Carmen & Co. 9:54 Jul 18 (0)
  • Wow! Thanks so much for your help (m) - Mel 7:47 Jul 18 (0)
• What I would do for the 8th grader.....m - Patricia in ATL 7:09 Jul 18 (7)
  • Thank you! I will check this out. I kind of figured we should begin w/ Latin first before Spanish - I guess I should have waited to buy Rosetta Stone! (nt) - Mel 7:48 Jul 18 (4)
    • Since you already have Rosetta Stone....m - Patricia in ATL 7:56 Jul 18 (0)
    • Rosetta Stone starts off so gently, you could start it as well. It's maily all vocab/simple phrases at first - unless you use the HS ed. wkbks. nt - Jenny in Atl 7:56 Jul 18 (2)
      • Great! that is good to know. Thank you very much. (nt) - Mel 8:12 Jul 18 (0)
      • *mainly* mostly...lol nt - Jenny in Atl 7:57 Jul 18 (0)
  • Regarding your question below about EFTRU....m - Patricia in ATL 7:21 Jul 18 (1)
    • Ok, thank you very much Patricia! :0) nt - Mel 7:45 Jul 18 (0)
• We do one living and one dead language in the elementary years - Laura in China 6:01 Jul 18 (2)
  • Laura, did you have any problems combining 2? - Mel 7:50 Jul 18 (1)
    • Not really, but you need to see what space you have in your schedule - Laura in China 17:57 Jul 18 (0)
• Our tentative plans regarding Latin, French, Spanish - Trivium Academy 5:51 Jul 18 (2)
  • thanks Jessica! - Mel 7:51 Jul 18 (1)
    • I'm sorry Mel. - Trivium Academy 13:31 Jul 18 (0)

Lightning Lit and TOG Lit for 8th grade - ShawneinFL 4:57 Jul 18 (2)

• We did LL7 and LL8 last year with a 7th and an 8th gr., and they each did additional... - Lori D. 7:35 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thanks Lori, does LL8 build on LL7? - ShawneinFL 9:47 Jul 18 (0)

Books of the Bible printable flash cards/bingo cards...link only - MM in MN 4:53 Jul 18 (2)

• Lots of neat things on that site! Thanks!! nt - mom2abcd 7:54 Jul 18 (0)
• Thank you for this! Perfect for my Sunday school class. nt - Laura in CT 6:53 Jul 18 (0)

Solar system lesson plans? - Classic Mom 4:24 Jul 18 (1)

• These links might give you something. - Jean in Wisc 5:10 Jul 18 (0)

Veronica, thanks for the link to the virtual manipulatives! That is perfect! nt - Needleroozer 1:39 Jul 18 (1)

• You're welcome! nt - Veronica 11:45 Jul 18 (0)

MFW 1st for sale over on sale board if anyone is interested...My Father's World - Terri in WA 1:22 Jul 18 (0)

Thanks to all who replied to my ? about Abeka's Oral Lang. Ex.--very helpful! nt. - CactusPair 22:07 Jul 17 (0)

Has anyone scheduled SOTW 1 with History Scribe: Ancient Egypt, Greece and China? - Jennefer @ SSA 21:17 Jul 17 (1)

• It's on my list of stuff to do in the next couple weeks. So anybody else already have it? nt - Kristiana 7:56 Jul 18 (0)

How long does it usually take for ITBS scores to come back (through BJU)? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 20:29 Jul 17 (3)

• 6-8 weeks usually - Sebastian (a lady) 20:54 Jul 18 (0)
• Tested last of April, got results last of June - Shari 5:33 Jul 18 (1)
  • Same experience......it took a little longer this year than usual. nt - Chocolate Princess 5:57 Jul 18 (0)

How do you plan your schedule for school............(I mean the actual writing it up part) - Jo 20:24 Jul 17 (36)

• I use Word and make a chart... and graph paper and make a chart: - earlybird mom 13:10 Jul 18 (0)
• I don't plan!!! m - Jennifer in MI 11:24 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm going to try something new this year (if I get the courage)... - OhElizabeth 9:31 Jul 18 (2)
  • BTW... - OhElizabeth 9:34 Jul 18 (1)
    • I really like this idea of the master notebook, too!.... - Karen K. in Tx 20:23 Jul 18 (0)
• For me, it's a layering process. - Jenny in Florida 7:28 Jul 18 (2)
  • This looks good Jenny!!!!....nt - Julieofsardis 11:30 Jul 18 (0)
  • Sample Week - Jenny in Florida 7:35 Jul 18 (0)
• For Science, History and Fine Arts I do a table in WORD.... - Tami 6:40 Jul 18 (4)
  • Your blog is great-I want to add it to my bloglines but you don't publish an RSS feed-can you publish a feed?? TIA nt - Jennifer Not 9:47 Jul 18 (2)
    • What is an RSS Feed, and how do I publish one? (nt) - Tami, showing how clueless I really am! 10:09 Jul 18 (1)
      • I'm not sure. That's just what bloglines told me!! nt - Jennifer Not 13:17 Jul 18 (0)
  • I love Ambleside and I love your blog -- very fun! I'm going to use your yearly curr. template to satisfy our Dept of Ed. requirements. Thanks. - Sweetpeach 6:49 Jul 18 (0)
• well, I always change what I plan... - Peela 6:04 Jul 18 (4)
  • I also prefer "do the next thing"... - Karen K. in Tx 8:01 Jul 18 (2)
    • Excel question - how do you set it up so the columns wrap back up in a next "column" on the same page ? NT - Lh 9:14 Jul 18 (1)
      • I'm pretty sure it's like this.... - Karen K. in Tx 12:43 Jul 18 (0)
  • A kindred spirit - I'm encouraged. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:30 Jul 18 (0)
• I plan 1 week (sometimes 2) in advance and... - Mel 5:34 Jul 18 (0)
• Similar to others, .....a few more details - momof7 5:30 Jul 18 (4)
  • Do you have a planner for each child? nm - Monique in NJ 9:54 Jul 18 (1)
    • Yes. B/c everyone one has atleast portions that are different. - momof7 10:31 Jul 18 (0)
  • Of course it did! - momof7 5:32 Jul 18 (0)
  • Of course it did! - momof7 5:32 Jul 18 (0)
• I do plan each subject first (m) - angela in ohio 4:43 Jul 18 (0)
• What works for us - Closeacademy 4:19 Jul 18 (0)
• Funny you should bring this up... I was just thinking about this.... - Christy in CO 22:57 Jul 17 (0)
• Well, here's what I do... - dangermom 21:29 Jul 17 (3)
  • Re: Hi, do you write this or put do it in a computer program? - Jo 23:45 Jul 17 (2)
    • Guess I should say more... - dangermom 9:50 Jul 18 (0)
    • I do it in Word, just a document and a table for the blocked-out schedule.nt - dangermom 9:43 Jul 18 (0)
• Put clever title here about planning... - Trivium Academy 21:15 Jul 17 (0)
• I use Excel and have a schedule for any subject that's complex - Laura in China 20:29 Jul 17 (3)
  • Sorry - try this - Laura in China 3:41 Jul 18 (0)
  • Re: Hi Laura.......I can't open your spreadsheet.......... - Jo 23:47 Jul 17 (1)
    • it says I'm unauthorized as well - - I think she's just teasing us /nft - katilac 0:36 Jul 18 (0)

How do YOU schedule/work through Voc. from Classical Roots? nt - Christy in CO 20:06 Jul 17 (3)

• Do you mean as the parent or for the student? (m) - Mel 5:43 Jul 18 (2)
  • I'm talking about the student - I guess that was kind of confusing! nt - Christy in CO 9:51 Jul 18 (1)
    • For levels A and B....(m) - Regena in KY 13:08 Jul 18 (0)

How Many science Explorer books can you complete in a year? - hpymomof3 19:49 Jul 17 (7)

• Is this what you are talking about? - EgoElfWife 21:55 Jul 17 (1)
  • I believe they're talking about Prentice Hall Science Explorer. nt (link only) - Sue in St Pete 5:57 Jul 18 (0)
• 3-4 books/year ... - AngieW in Texas 19:50 Jul 17 (4)
  • So, did your 8th grader finish 4 books doing science 5days/week? Thanks. nt - Sue in St Pete 5:58 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thank you. Just curiouis how you scheduled it - hpymomof3 19:54 Jul 17 (2)
    • Re: Thank you. Just curiouis how you scheduled it - AngieW in Texas 19:12 Jul 18 (0)
    • gosh I can't spell tonight-nt - hpymomof3 19:56 Jul 17 (0)

Is there much of a difference between MOTH and FlyLady scheduling? -m - Kathie in VA 19:43 Jul 17 (9)

• The authors of the MOTH book also published a book called Managers of Their Chores, a system which meshes nicely with MOTH. nt - Colleen in NS 6:53 Jul 18 (0)
• I find Flylady to be an ongoing pep talk /kick in the butt..... - Peela 5:40 Jul 18 (0)
• I know of people who use both - Closeacademy 4:21 Jul 18 (0)
• What is MOTH? nt - Christy in CO 23:00 Jul 17 (1)
  • Managers Of Their Homes...Link inside - Ellie 0:55 Jul 18 (0)
• Yes... - Ellie 20:30 Jul 17 (3)
  • so they really are different then -m - Kathie in VA 21:23 Jul 17 (2)
    • Re: so they really are different then -m - anne Marie 16:04 Jul 18 (0)
    • Hmm...well, yes, they are different... - Ellie 0:52 Jul 18 (0)

Is there a online Rosetta Stone program available through a California library? (m) - ruby 19:19 Jul 17 (3)

• The one in Chattanooga, TN offers an online only patron card - KarenNC 6:16 Jul 18 (1)
  • Thanks, Karen. I will check into it. nt - ruby 7:31 Jul 18 (0)
• *AN*........Grrrrrrr....nt - ruby 19:21 Jul 17 (0)

world history text for 7th grader - hpymomof3 19:14 Jul 17 (25)

• I think Abeka has a World History in one book -m - Kathie in VA 17:45 Jul 18 (1)
  • that's an idea. thanks-nt - hpymomof3 18:06 Jul 18 (0)
• For what you're looking for (m) - Veronica 13:17 Jul 18 (2)
  • could you please tell me more about the workbook pages?nt - hpymomof3 13:35 Jul 18 (1)
    • You can see them (m) - Veronica 15:58 Jul 18 (0)
• ok, now I'm not sure what to do - hpymomof3 7:30 Jul 18 (3)
  • I looked at the PASS books... - Julie in CA 22:02 Jul 18 (0)
  • okay, here is just a thought - Hoggirl 12:01 Jul 18 (1)
    • I wish I could - hpymomof3 12:28 Jul 18 (0)
• Have you seen the PASS books? They are available for free download (m) - WABeth 7:10 Jul 18 (0)
• Glencoe's World History (blue cover with Tut on front) by Spielvogel or the Natinal Texbook Co.'s World History: Human Odyssey (tan cover) by Speilvogel. . . more - Carmen & Co. 5:52 Jul 18 (3)
  • Teacher's edition: 0078607035 & Student edition: 0078607027 nm - Carmen & CO. 10:44 Jul 18 (1)
    • Thanks, Carmen! :o) nm - LisaNY 14:50 Jul 18 (0)
  • Carmen, can you share the ISBN's/copyright dates for the Glencoe text? Thanks. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:43 Jul 18 (0)
• World history textbook reviews--links below - Valerie 1:23 Jul 18 (2)
  • This particular article does an excellent job of warning us against (m) - LisaNY 5:11 Jul 18 (0)
  • Comparitive review of popular world history texts (link) - Valerie 1:37 Jul 18 (0)
• What do you think of Kingfisher? - Carol in Cal. 19:39 Jul 17 (7)
  • I find Kingfisher poorly written. I would not use it . . . - Valerie 0:28 Jul 18 (2)
    • I like the old KIHW one much better than the newer ones from this standpoint..nt - Carol in Cal. 8:37 Jul 18 (1)
      • And the prices are starting to drop into the reasonable range (not cheap though)nt - Kathy in MD 9:25 Jul 18 (0)
  • I'm looking for moe of a textbook approach - hpymomof3 19:42 Jul 17 (3)
    • I like Suzanne Strauss Art's books - Laura in China 20:18 Jul 17 (1)
      • Agreeing. Suzanne's books are very well done. nt - Janice in NJ 4:15 Jul 18 (0)
    • Are you set on world history? If you would consider American history, I think that All American History would fit your description really well. .nt - Carol in Cal. 19:49 Jul 17 (0)

How to accomplish LC 1 & LC 2 both in one year? - Jana(NC) 18:29 Jul 17 (2)

• If your goal is to do a credit of HS Latin in one year, I'd drop LC and just go to Henle... - abbeyej 19:13 Jul 17 (0)
• I scheduled it by student's pace of mastery. If he mastered it, we moved on. - Lh 18:39 Jul 17 (0)

Should I do Latin & Spanish at the same time (M) - Mel 18:20 Jul 17 (0)

Anyone use Geometry for Every Kid by Van Cleave? - Terri in NS 18:16 Jul 17 (2)

• I remember borrowing it from the library, and yes I think it would suit (m) - Yvette 2:48 Jul 18 (1)
  • thanks! nm - Terri in NS 3:52 Jul 18 (0)

Can anyone tell me about the IEW Andrew Pudewa poetry set? nt - lemonshine 17:59 Jul 17 (2)

• It consists of 5 levels...level 1-4 contain...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 18:39 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thank you - your reply is very helpful. nt - lemonshine 18:59 Jul 17 (0)

Jessica at Trivium Academy...can you give me a link to your life science lesson plans? (sm) - sr 17:56 Jul 17 (3)

• You were there, scroll down and you'll see the download button. - Trivium Academy 18:03 Jul 17 (2)
  • Boy do I feel dumb! LOL My poor brain is like the little engine that couldn't these days. Thanks so much!! :) nt - sr 19:21 Jul 17 (1)
    • It's a common mistake, I even made it when I first uploaded them there. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:52 Jul 18 (0)

Do any of you know the names of children's books about famous artists and paintings? - Debbie in Austin 17:55 Jul 17 (8)

• I'm so excited! My local library has every single book you guys have mentioned. - Debbie in Austin 19:41 Jul 17 (0)
• some more... - Stacia 18:40 Jul 17 (0)
• Mike Venezia has a series called "Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists" that is wonderful for younger ones (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 18:30 Jul 17 (1)
  • Love these, and so do my girls nt - Chris in CA 20:22 Jul 17 (0)
• My three favorite series of picture books about artisits...(m) - WABeth 18:19 Jul 17 (3)
  • Are Mayhew's books appealing for boys? I am looking for a few more art books for my ds and I have heard a lot about this series. TIA! (nt) - Jennefer @ SSA 18:33 Jul 17 (2)
    • Hmm, good question. I have only girls so I am just guessing here (m) - WABeth 7:06 Jul 18 (1)
      • Thanks so much! - Jennefer @ SSA 7:27 Jul 18 (0)

Oak Meadow - anyone using 1st or 2nd grade? - Cynthia 17:41 Jul 17 (6)

• Have you looked at Enki 1st & 2nd grade. It took what most of us like - Carmen & Co. 7:46 Jul 18 (2)
  • Re: Have you looked at Enki 1st & 2nd grade. It took what most of us like - Cynthia 21:14 Jul 18 (0)
  • thank you for linking this. I hadn't heard of them before, and it looks lovely. nt - Nicole M 12:35 Jul 18 (0)
• we used, or tried to use, Oak Meadow for 1st grade.... - Nicole M 20:19 Jul 17 (2)
  • Re: we used, or tried to use, Oak Meadow for 1st grade.... - Cynthia 5:59 Jul 18 (0)
  • I should also add.... - Nicole M 20:21 Jul 17 (0)

Classical 2 day a week school opening in Orange County CA - amy 17:40 Jul 17 (3)

• I homeschool through this charter school, they have always been very easy to work with... - Jenny in Ca 21:31 Jul 17 (0)
• Amy, if you don't mind - Chris in CA 21:04 Jul 17 (0)
• I heard this type of school has had great success - Shannon 17:46 Jul 17 (0)

Has anyone used Linwood Thompson's World History DVDs from The Teaching Company? X-post to High School Board - Laura in China 17:25 Jul 17 (7)

• I have these slated for the next 4 years. Storm loved watching these when Taz was in logic stage. The - Carmen & Co 6:07 Jul 18 (0)
• Yes, a little hokey indeed... - Laura in CT 4:35 Jul 18 (1)
  • Junior high sounds good - Calvin will be aged 12 to 14. Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 6:04 Jul 18 (0)
• My high schooler and I love these. My 7 year old likes them too! (parts of them anyway!) - Dawn K 21:26 Jul 17 (0)
• I thought they were good for filling in the gaps & review, tho not an entire curriculum (nt0 - Julie in MN 18:27 Jul 17 (1)
  • The American History one does include outlines for each lesson and reading assignments in the recommended textbook and additional readings. I think it *could* be a whole curriculum if you used those resources. nt - abbeyej 18:36 Jul 17 (0)
• I have his World & Early American History dvds... - Susan in SoCal 18:01 Jul 17 (0)

Rhondabee, are you still planning on attending the CSTHEA convention? - momof7 17:01 Jul 17 (3)

• Re: Rhondabee, are you still planning on attending the CSTHEA convention? - Rhondabee 17:30 Jul 17 (2)
  • Boohoo!! :( I was hoping to get to meet you! - momof7 6:51 Jul 18 (1)
    • Well, I was so thrilled when I read you only plan 34 weeks of history.... - Rhondabee 8:07 Jul 18 (0)

My apologies for bringing this up again, but I did search and couldn't find the old discussion...R&S math with Singapore and scheduling... - Magic Wand 16:45 Jul 17 (8)

• We alternate weeks: one week Singapore, next week Rod and Staff. (m) - Erica in PA 18:35 Jul 17 (4)
  • How do you get both done by the end of the year?? Do you do 2 lessons at a time in the R&S??thanks nt - Johanna 19:16 Jul 17 (3)
    • Singapore is easy to get done, because ds can easily do several lessons in 45 minutes or so. (m) - Erica in PA 19:55 Jul 17 (2)
      • I wondered when you started and ended...one more ?... - Magic Wand 20:20 Jul 17 (1)
        • Yes, I do, as a matter of fact! :) This year my 6th grader will be doing Singapore 5 and Rod and Staff 6. It's just worked out that way. (nt) - Erica in PA 5:06 Jul 18 (0)
• What happened to CLE? nt - Pensguys 16:48 Jul 17 (2)
  • Dd prefers R&S... - Magic Wand 17:45 Jul 17 (1)
    • Okay....just wondering. nt - Pensguys 18:06 Jul 17 (0)

Need suggestions for creative writing book for co-op. - Anisa in AL 15:18 Jul 17 (1)

• Complete Writing Lessons for the Middle Grades, or If You're Trying to Teach Kids to Write, You've Got to Have This Book." m - LCGal 18:52 Jul 17 (0)

Has anyone used WinterPromise Quest for the Ancients yet? - Heather in Seattle 14:53 Jul 17 (1)

• Have you tried asking at the WP YahooGroup? - hootandflutter 17:30 Jul 17 (0)

Jessica at Trivium Academy...a question about storing VP cards. - Carla in WA 14:46 Jul 17 (8)

• I just did this. - Praisefor3 5:49 Jul 18 (1)
  • I laminated them for pennies from a local teaching supply store, but ... - Carla in WA 13:25 Jul 18 (0)
• I bought our binder and sleeves at Michaels a few years ago. nt - Laura in CT 4:37 Jul 18 (0)
• I laminated them in 5x7 sheets but I also cut some of the bottom off. - Trivium Academy 16:07 Jul 17 (1)
  • Oh, I misunderstood that you were laminating them. nt - Carla in WA 16:32 Jul 17 (0)
• Not Jessica, but - Hoggirl 15:54 Jul 17 (2)
  • I got the smaller binder at Office Depot and ordered the sleeves for ours through them. NT - cin 18:43 Jul 17 (0)
  • I haven't been to Staples yet. I'll give them a try. Thank you! nt - Carla in WA 16:31 Jul 17 (0)

For those who use a reading comprehention program (m) - StacyTea 14:33 Jul 17 (2)

• Varied Subject Matter. :-) NT - Lh 16:42 Jul 17 (1)
  • I've decided on this one too, but I haven't used it yet so I can't say more...sorry. nt - DawnUK 12:40 Jul 18 (0)

Singapore Earlybird Start-Up Science for 1st grade - NancyR 14:31 Jul 17 (3)

• These are very basic, and I've found do little teaching. I used them as a list of topics of prek and k. - earlybird mom 16:11 Jul 17 (2)
  • They are adequate as an intro for k or 1st, with supps. Not enough for stand alone, esp in grades >1. :) nt - earlybird mom 12:39 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thanks for that info! Would you use these books again or would you choose something else for 1st grade? nt - NancyR 16:39 Jul 17 (0)

Need LC1 lesson planning help - AnneJ 14:31 Jul 17 (4)

• We do one lesson per week... - Jen NC 18:16 Jul 17 (0)
• There is advice in the Teacher's Manual about the daily schedule. nt - frogpond1 18:11 Jul 17 (0)
• we just finished Prima; for LC I, we are planning one lesson per week - katilac 17:39 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: Need LC1 lesson planning help - rsmofga 15:46 Jul 17 (0)

Do any of you follow Veritas Press' grade level literature recommendations for your child for each school year or do you follow another list? Pls share. nt - StacyTea 14:29 Jul 17 (1)

• I created my own lists, but we also read VP's each year, too. (m) - angela in ohio 17:12 Jul 17 (0)

What is the best algebra program for a child who is leaning toward an engineering degree? nm - Jennifer in MI 14:07 Jul 17 (10)

• I have not experience with other programs, but we used Thinkwell, and - Catherine 4:51 Jul 18 (0)
• My son did Saxon in 9th and 10th and then college level classes for 11th and 12th. nt - Quiver0f10 17:32 Jul 17 (0)
• It's not so much the program but rather that the student really master the Algebra-1 and not just "get through it" - Lh 17:09 Jul 17 (2)
  • Yea - we'll probably take two years no matter what the program (he's young). I just needed to know if there was any consensus as to which program would help a child who is absolutely determined to be an engineer for NASA someday! LOL nm - Jennifer in MI 17:57 Jul 17 (1)
    • my ds is also young - Hoggirl 6:29 Jul 18 (0)
• Just jumping in here...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 15:21 Jul 17 (0)
• Paul Foerster's algebra books, IMO... NT - Diane 14:15 Jul 17 (3)
  • Ditto here. DS is majoring in chemical engineering. Gave him a firm foundation. Highly recommend. - momof7 16:58 Jul 17 (0)
  • That's what we've used . Ds #2 is definitely engineer type. Publisher is Prentice Hall. nt - Laurie4b 16:45 Jul 17 (0)
  • Thank you Diane. Where did you get these? Is there a place that has samples on line? Thanks! nm - Jennifer in MI 14:31 Jul 17 (0)

Has anyone here ever subscribed to Bravewriter's Boomerang/Boomerang Companion? ....(m) - RhondaM. 13:43 Jul 17 (0)

Momto5girls....Latin Bridge Question (m) - LisaCA 13:41 Jul 17 (2)

• Hi, Lisa . . . - Momto5girls 18:19 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thank you, it sure did help!!! nt - LisaCA 7:57 Jul 18 (0)

FLL 3? Any thoughts, reactions and/ or reviews from those who have it? - KLA 13:40 Jul 17 (5)

• I won't be able to compare FLL3 with GWG,... - Karen K. in Tx 7:19 Jul 18 (2)
  • I concur with Karen... (m) - FlockOfSillies 13:29 Jul 18 (0)
  • Re: I won't be able to compare FLL3 with GWG,... - profmom 7:30 Jul 18 (0)
• Re: FLL 3? Any thoughts, reactions and/ or reviews from those who have it? - mamato3 19:36 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thanks! nt. - KLA 5:28 Jul 18 (0)

What are the differences between Guerber's Story of the Romans and Christine Miller's version? - Deanna 12:55 Jul 17 (1)

• Not much... - Jean in CA 16:33 Jul 17 (0)

Question about preparing transcripts - RS 12:05 Jul 17 (3)

• It appears that your school district is treating your dc as transfers, and want a transcript... - Carmen & Co. 15:47 Jul 17 (1)
  • The private schools here wanted it for 1st grade - gapeach 6:53 Jul 18 (0)
• "transcripts" for 5, 6, and 7th gr? Huh.... - Ellie 15:10 Jul 17 (0)

Tami, thank you for the heads up about the Start Exploring Masterpieces kit at Borders! (m) - Erica in PA 11:58 Jul 17 (4)

• I hope you like it! I actually made a schedule... - Tami 12:59 Jul 17 (3)
  • That's great! Thank you, Tami! I also picked up the Paint Like a Famous Artist kit at Borders, have you seen it? (m) - Erica in PA 18:42 Jul 17 (1)
    • Ohhhh I didn't know about that one! Looks like I will have to 'sacrifice' and make another trip to Borders! Thanks for the tip.(nt) - Tami 6:35 Jul 18 (0)
  • Tami, you are so very organized, efficient, and helpful :-) - StacyTea 14:53 Jul 17 (0)

What is a good crash course in fractions for a fifth grader? . . . - Momto5girls 11:36 Jul 17 (3)

• Key To Fractions would be perfect for this kind of thing. nt - WTMindy 14:04 Jul 17 (0)
• We used Key to Fractions as a supplement, but for the spine - Claire 12:20 Jul 17 (0)
• Key to's... and cheap too! nt - Jenny in Atl 11:38 Jul 17 (0)

Ann Rachlin cds, Is there a place in the USA to order them? Thank you!. nt - ilovemy6kids 11:17 Jul 17 (0)

'The Great Courses' by the Teaching Company.... are on sale right now! - k 11:03 Jul 17 (1)

• Thanks, K (nt) - Laura in China 17:36 Jul 17 (0)

AAS or SWR? - Ellen Reid 11:00 Jul 17 (13)

• We use AAS. To answer your questions... - CindyP 14:55 Jul 18 (1)
  • Re: We use AAS. To answer your questions... - Ellen 17:29 Jul 18 (0)
• I would not use AAS for learning to read....m - Julieofsardis 20:30 Jul 17 (3)
  • I have asked Marie about this before... - Sandy Redding 3:46 Jul 18 (2)
    • I understand what you're saying, but.....m - Julieofsardis 11:20 Jul 18 (0)
    • I agree. I included a email from Marie in my post below on this subject. - Polly 5:45 Jul 18 (0)
• I'm in your same boat, struggling with the same decision - mamato3 19:34 Jul 17 (0)
• I have a non-reading K'er also. m - 5wolfcubs 16:52 Jul 17 (0)
• I cannot help you with the reading component, since we started SWR (more) - MamaPapa 14:29 Jul 17 (4)
  • Re: I cannot help you with the reading component, since we started SWR (more) - Ellen 17:41 Jul 17 (3)
    • I won't pretend to know what's best but this might be an idea. - Polly 20:06 Jul 17 (0)
    • I wish I could be more help for you on the reading end of things. (more) - MamaPapa 18:48 Jul 17 (1)
      • Re: I wish I could be more help for you on the reading end of things. (more) - Ellen 19:35 Jul 17 (0)

lesson planning for Matin Latin - HollyDay 10:48 Jul 17 (1)

• We're supposed to plan? - Sue in St Pete 19:38 Jul 17 (0)

Question about the CAT test. - DawnUK 10:47 Jul 17 (2)

• Good Question - Karin 12:52 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thanks for explaning. nt - DawnUK 5:28 Jul 18 (0)

Doing school while on vacation using MFW K. m - Liz in NC 10:30 Jul 17 (7)

• We've taken whole weeks off from MFW K... - Donna T. 18:54 Jul 18 (0)
• Thanks for your advice. I will "sacrifice" my schedule and just have fun! ;) nt - Liz in NC 15:06 Jul 17 (0)
• Oh, girl, I wouldn't worry about it for an instant. Enjoy your vacation :-) nt - Ellie 14:23 Jul 17 (0)
• I agree. It's totally portable, but every time we've tried to take it, I've never taken it out. Enjoy your visit and don't worry about school. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:50 Jul 17 (0)
• I think it is potable but I would scrap school and jut have fun! nt - Christina in OR 13:29 Jul 17 (0)
• Forget school. Enjoy the break! nt - GVA 12:07 Jul 17 (0)
• Scrap school and enjoy reading to your kindergartener...my advice, FWIW nt - Linda in NM 11:19 Jul 17 (0)

Teaching Textbooks 7, opinions please? more - DeeinFL 10:29 Jul 17 (2)

• Well, I can't give opinions yet because I was planning on buying this... - Anita in Ohio 15:04 Jul 17 (0)
• A friend of mine has loved it with her 9 & 13 yr-old. My 11 year-old found it too easy... nt - Jenny in Atl 11:40 Jul 17 (0)

Another ABeka ?. If I buy the Arithmetic 1HS curriculum pack, would I need the teachers manual as well? - sr 10:28 Jul 17 (1)

• I have never purchased the HS pack or the teacher's edition... - Shelly in IL 11:32 Jul 17 (0)

Considering ABeka for math, any insight? What is the curriculum like? nt. - sr 10:18 Jul 17 (10)

• Re: Considering ABeka for math, any insight? What is the curriculum like? nt. - Lora 13:07 Jul 17 (0)
• I have used abeka math for 11+ years... - Tina in WA 12:10 Jul 17 (0)
• I used it with some of my kids and *I* liked it because... - LuvBritLit 11:37 Jul 17 (0)
• I'll give it a shot... - Shelly in IL 11:30 Jul 17 (3)
  • Is there a placement test for what level to put them in? sm - sr 12:15 Jul 17 (2)
    • I just asked this question of an A Beka rep the other day... (m) - angela in ohio 12:53 Jul 17 (0)
    • I have no idea. Maybe call the company? It would be my guess that there is enough review for her to fit in ok. check first. nt - Shelly in IL 12:29 Jul 17 (0)
• what age/grade level? - HollyDay 10:35 Jul 17 (2)
  • My two school age children are in 1st and 2nd grade.nt - sr 10:37 Jul 17 (1)
    • I would like to add that one of the reasons I'm considering this... - sr 10:39 Jul 17 (0)

The Scarlet Pimpernel....I think some one here posted a suggestion for a good abridged version for read aloud. What was it? Thanks! nt - Mary in Ga 10:11 Jul 17 (2)

• The librivox.com version is pretty good, and free! (nt) - Dee in MI 5:17 Jul 18 (0)
• No idea, but I recommend the unabridged audio version. nt - Sue in St Pete 19:41 Jul 17 (0)

Writer's Jungle/Bravewriter - can I get the pros and cons of this writing "lifestyle"? - Michelle T 10:05 Jul 17 (3)

• Michelle, I posted an answer to you over on the WTM Secular board - R nt - Arenee 4:11 Jul 18 (0)
• Yes, go to the website and... - LuvBritLit 11:43 Jul 17 (0)
• Julie Bogart answers part of your question herself on her blog... - KathyBC 10:18 Jul 17 (0)

Record keeping question. To do or not to do is the question.... - Sandy Redding 9:54 Jul 17 (19)

• When my dc were young, I kept a composition notebook as a "contemporaneous log." - FloridaLisa 10:23 Jul 18 (0)
• What I do - Shari 5:42 Jul 18 (0)
• Ugh! Sorry, I keep hitting my dd's name when I do the autofill thing in the name spot..m - Sandy Redding 18:38 Jul 17 (0)
• I also live in GA, while I would not worry about the extra keeping track of this year, I would be prepared to do it soon,,,,,, more - EgoElfWife 16:29 Jul 17 (2)
  • There's two on the floor right now. - Trivium Academy 17:47 Jul 17 (0)
  • Really?? Tell me more about this please. nt - Samantha Redding 17:22 Jul 17 (0)
• I wouldn't do it.... - Ellie 14:26 Jul 17 (0)
• When my kids were young... - Janice in NJ 13:54 Jul 17 (4)
  • this would work great if... - Samantha Redding 17:22 Jul 17 (3)
    • Do you know about the free forms on Donna Young's site? - Janice in NJ 18:02 Jul 17 (1)
      • Yes, she does have an awesome weekly planner that is a PDF file that is typable but.. - Samantha Redding 18:19 Jul 17 (0)
    • Excel.... :-) - Janice in NJ 17:59 Jul 17 (0)
• What we've done - Karin 12:57 Jul 17 (1)
  • Whoops, that should read I AM going to keep records in high school! nt - Karin 12:58 Jul 17 (0)
• homeschool tracker for me - gapeach 11:17 Jul 17 (3)
  • I have that but can't figure out how to use it. nt - sandy redding 11:56 Jul 17 (2)
    • me either...can anyone give a crash course.... - Mommyfaithe 13:43 Jul 17 (1)
      • do you know they have video tutorials on their web site? - katilac 14:05 Jul 17 (0)
• "is there really any benefit to me buying a cute little planner/journal?" - nutmeg 9:58 Jul 17 (0)

Highlights Top Secret Adventures-- Has anyone gotten this for their children? They look cute but I don't know if they're worth the $..nt - DaniM 9:49 Jul 17 (6)

• We got this for a while. Dd enjoyed it quite a bit, but we had to cut that extra monthly bill. (nt) - Donna A. 21:25 Jul 18 (0)
• My 9-year-old son is enjoying them. - Jenny in Florida 10:31 Jul 17 (1)
  • My son still loves them, at 13...they're fun. Probably not worthe the $$, though...nt - Linda in NM 11:20 Jul 17 (0)
• They are great, but I don't think they are worth the price....nt - Julieofsardis 10:26 Jul 17 (0)
• 2 years ago I did; it was too hard for my then 1st grader (nt) - April in VA 10:01 Jul 17 (0)
• We tried them, but they end up pricey if you stay with it! nt - GVA 9:53 Jul 17 (0)

Literature for 7th grade - SandyR 9:36 Jul 17 (3)

• I have LL7 for the upcoming year - six meadows 16:15 Jul 17 (0)
• We loved Lightning Literature & Composition from Hewitt this year... - Lori D. 9:57 Jul 17 (1)
  • We love LL too for the same reasons!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 10:17 Jul 17 (0)

Using Sonlight Core 3 with a third grader and first grader? - Robin in NC 9:27 Jul 17 (21)

• Middle ground? One possiblity. . . - Stephanie Z 19:36 Jul 17 (0)
• I have the same ages and my plan is... - Jen NC 13:38 Jul 17 (0)
• Robin (M) - one l michele 12:57 Jul 17 (2)
  • Thanks Michelle... - Robin in NC 13:13 Jul 17 (1)
    • Can you tell I have a crying child on my lap? That's supposed to be one "this year" in the message above. - Robin in NC 13:20 Jul 17 (0)
• Maybe it is perfect for your family, but it wouldn't be my first choice - Debra in CO 12:42 Jul 17 (3)
  • Do they still use Holzmann's Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans book? - momof7 6:54 Jul 18 (1)
    • I pre-read this too and was uncomfortable with ..., - Jean in CA 12:32 Jul 18 (0)
  • Thank you so much for this. (m) - Robin in NC 13:17 Jul 17 (0)
• Wow! This is one reason why I love this board - Robin in NC 12:14 Jul 17 (2)
  • Another thing to consider about the Sonlight readers (m) - Night Elf 12:28 Jul 17 (0)
  • Just started Core 3 with 10 and 7 dc.. I agree!! - Jean in CA 12:23 Jul 17 (0)
• Oh, I liked your other plan so much better . . . - Luann in ID 11:59 Jul 17 (1)
  • I look forward to hearing how Core 3 goes with your 7yo this year - Robin in NC 12:17 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: The question isn't CAN they but SHOULD they... - Ashley 10:59 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thanks Ashley. That's definately something to consider. nt - Robin in NC 12:17 Jul 17 (0)
• What I would do.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 10:12 Jul 17 (2)
  • That's what I was planning to do, but... - Robin in NC 12:12 Jul 17 (1)
    • My answer remains the same.... are you going to be using the LA? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 14:18 Jul 17 (0)
• Personally, I wouldn't have attempted that core at that age with mine... - GVA 9:52 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thanks for letting me know about your advanced reader enjoying the Grade 3 books. (m) - Robin in NC 13:10 Jul 17 (0)

Mommy24...about Illustrated World Atlas...m - samba 8:38 Jul 17 (1)

• just emailed you, thanks! - Mommy24 11:33 Jul 17 (0)

Is there a placement test for Apples and Pears or do you just start with the first book? (nt) - Melinda S in TX 8:12 Jul 17 (1)

• I'm pretty sure there is a placement test on their website.... - Michelle T 12:27 Jul 17 (0)

Can you comment on my science plans? - Dawn K 8:01 Jul 17 (4)

• I think this sounds very good....(m) - Regena in KY 8:14 Jul 17 (0)
• So you're not planning to use Apologia General Science or Physical Science? (m) - Colleen 8:14 Jul 17 (2)
  • Honestly, they are too hodge-podgey for my tastes. (more inside) - Dawn K 11:27 Jul 17 (0)
  • I would use them, too. If the student is extremely science oriented... - Belinda 9:29 Jul 17 (0)

Jesse Tree decorations - illinois rose 7:59 Jul 17 (2)

• I would have bought this kit - Hannah 11:27 Jul 17 (0)
• Yes, I thinkg that is the book. As far as the decorations go, we made our own... - Lori D. 8:18 Jul 17 (0)

I'm looking for a 5th grade Lit study program that does not include grammar or spelling skills like (LLATL) m - Stacy in NJ 7:48 Jul 17 (3)

• Have you looked at the "Best" series that Hewitt sells? - Cathy in TX 9:33 Jul 17 (1)
  • I've looked at Lightning Lit and never noticed this series. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll check it out. nm - Stacy in NJ 12:45 Jul 17 (0)
• Also, primarily secular. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:50 Jul 17 (0)

question about logs and lesson plans. . . Do you plan your year and then simply check off when you complete each assignment or do you jot down daily what you do? (m) - 3joys&me 7:25 Jul 17 (5)

• I have a plan scheduled for the year....(m) - Regena in KY 7:56 Jul 17 (0)
• Both...for my own reasons (no requirements here)... - nutmeg 7:52 Jul 17 (2)
  • Ous is similar. Since I do use some textbooks, I have those written in the appropriate square <more> - cin 10:42 Jul 17 (0)
  • "since", not "sense"...I make errors spell checkers can't catch! nt - nutmeg 8:21 Jul 17 (0)
• This year I'm using Excel & Word...m - 5wolfcubs 7:47 Jul 17 (0)

For Apologia Science, is it useful to get the Companion CD-Rom, or the other one, or is the text, solution manual, and tests, sufficient? - Raea 7:02 Jul 17 (5)

• We're only a few weeks in, but (m) - angela in ohio 10:15 Jul 17 (0)
• For biology we bought the comapnion cd and map3 to listen along with the book. sm - lisaWA 7:29 Jul 17 (0)
• I bought the Companion CD Rom & Audio CD to follow along w/ the book. (nt) - Mel 7:24 Jul 17 (0)
• You know, I really like the companion CD especially for the biology course. We use it.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:16 Jul 17 (1)
  • Same here. I got it to help my ds with pronunciation. However... - DB in NJ 7:23 Jul 17 (0)

Trying to decide on science...talk me into Prentice-Hall... - Jolee 7:01 Jul 17 (17)

• Hijack! Do any of you use the Teacher's Express CD-ROM? m - Bells 18:07 Jul 17 (1)
  • Disregard! I just saw the post below regarding this. nt - Bells 18:09 Jul 17 (0)
• We've got PH Life Science and so far we are into 3 chapters! I have to read it with my dd and I discuss everything with her. It is a great book! I highly recommend! - Classic Mom 14:28 Jul 17 (0)
• What about using the online self-tests? - MIch elle 9:31 Jul 17 (1)
  • Wow, thanks!!! I didn't know this was there......nt - Julieofsardis 9:46 Jul 17 (0)
• I almost always read the text with my child (per Ria's suggestion).... - Rhondabee 7:52 Jul 17 (9)
  • Rhondabee- Stay with PH and we will form are own little PH group! You are my mentor- don't jump ship :))) - Classic Mom 18:43 Jul 17 (5)
    • I know - I feel like a turn-coat!! LOL!..... - Rhondabee 19:25 Jul 17 (2)
      • I am a year behind you-. - Classic Mom 2:55 Jul 18 (1)
        • Re: I am a year behind you-. - Rhondabee 5:52 Jul 18 (0)
    • Oooops let use "our own little group"- Good thing my kids can't chceck my work! - Classic Mom 18:44 Jul 17 (1)
      • Wow! It really is late! - Classic Mom 18:45 Jul 17 (0)
  • Serious question (from one who has yet to decide): why (m) - GraceinMD 12:56 Jul 17 (2)
    • Sorry, I realized that it took me two pages to not answer your question.... - Rhondabee 19:32 Jul 17 (0)
    • Re: Serious question (from one who has yet to decide): why (m) - Rhondabee 18:01 Jul 17 (0)
• At the end of each section in the book is an Assessment of about 7 questions... - Christy in CO 7:15 Jul 17 (1)
  • more info on the assessments.. - Debbie C. 9:21 Jul 17 (0)

It looks like two Apologia Elementary Science texts can be done in one year - Dawn K 6:53 Jul 17 (6)

• You can do two per year or my favorite: one semester of structured science, another of *delight-directed* learning and/or a science fair project. nt - FloridaLisa 10:27 Jul 18 (0)
• Yes, we switch off Apologia with RS4K and CKE - nutmeg 7:41 Jul 17 (0)
• Oh yes... sure can. Astronomy can easily be done in 14 weeks. nt - LisaWA 7:30 Jul 17 (1)
  • I should add, my DD is 10 almost 11 and going into 6th grade. nt - LisaWA 7:37 Jul 17 (0)
• Yes, two Apologia elementary science texts can be completed in one year. nt - MeganP 7:00 Jul 17 (0)
• Sure, we did ZOO 1 the 2nd 1/2 of the year. We did a chapter a week (but it is a lot of reading!) nt - Johanna 6:58 Jul 17 (0)

For Saxon Math, do you use and find useful, the DIVE Cds? ...(m) - Raea 6:39 Jul 17 (5)

• We use them from Alg. 1 and up just because I need the teaching time with my youngers. It's worked very well so far. nt - FloridaLisa 10:28 Jul 18 (0)
• I didn't choose to use them until Alg 2 Trig b/c I felt he would need the extra attention then - Dawn K 11:30 Jul 17 (0)
• well, I've only used 54 so far, but - Peek a Boo 8:03 Jul 17 (0)
• Another supplement for Saxon Math is Teaching Tapes Technology. Does anyone have any input on that? ... - Raea 6:41 Jul 17 (1)
  • We started using the Teaching Tapes Technology this year and LOVE them!!! We have Alg II and 7/6...m - momto3 14:21 Jul 17 (0)

GVA can you email me? -m - Kathie in VA 6:12 Jul 17 (1)

• Done! nt - GVA 7:08 Jul 17 (0)

Would you mind sharing your yearly schedules? (m) - Mel 6:10 Jul 17 (22)

• Thank you everyone! Your posts have really helped me out! :0) nt - Mel 13:49 Jul 17 (0)
• Schooling only 1 - Janis in DE 13:11 Jul 17 (0)
• 2nd & K - Closeacademy 9:48 Jul 17 (1)
  • Thanks, this was helpful for me! - gapeach 11:22 Jul 17 (0)
• Here is ours ( link) - Quiver0f10 8:26 Jul 17 (5)
  • Don't you have older kids, too? Have you graduated them all or are they working more independently?nt - Belinda 9:15 Jul 17 (4)
    • My oldest is full time college this fall and my 17 yo is taking the majority of his classes at the CC. He will do history and fine arts at home. I used word to make it. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 9:30 Jul 17 (2)
      • Thanks. I didn't realize word had color. Duh. Gonna go play w/my schedule now. LOL nt - Belinda 9:37 Jul 17 (1)
        • LOL< have fun :-) - Quiver0f10 17:34 Jul 17 (0)
    • BTW, I love your schedule. What did you use to make it? nt - Belinda 9:18 Jul 17 (0)
• Here is our plan.... - KerriF 7:36 Jul 17 (7)
  • Kerri, I'd love to read a blog post about how you plan FIAR for your younger ds...I already see it slipping for mine. :( nt - 5wolfcubs 7:42 Jul 17 (6)
    • Lee, I posted about FIAR on my blog. It was helpful to me to think it all out. (m) - KerriF 9:53 Jul 17 (5)
      • Thank YOU! I'm feeling more motivated to plan now!! nt - 5wolfcubs 17:04 Jul 17 (0)
      • Great post, I can so relate to Sunday nights..... - Kristiana 10:40 Jul 17 (3)
        • Thanks for sharing your blog! You've given me some good ideas...now to plan out what I am going to do!! nt - 5wolfcubs 17:07 Jul 17 (0)
        • Re: Great post, I can so relate to Sunday nights..... - KerriF 12:16 Jul 17 (1)
          • I'm sad to leave FIAR too, but needed to cut out something this year... - Kristiana 12:49 Jul 17 (0)
• For this year....(m) - Regena in KY 7:21 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: Would you mind sharing your yearly schedules? (m) - 5wolfcubs 7:01 Jul 17 (0)
• Well, roughly, this is ours... - Dayle in Guatemala 6:50 Jul 17 (0)
• Ours - Jenny in Florida 6:45 Jul 17 (0)

Is there a place to view the Christian Heroes Then and Now books in Chron order? -m - Kathie in VA 6:01 Jul 17 (2)

• Yes, link inside *Ü* - LisaWA 7:32 Jul 17 (1)
  • yeah! Thank you Lisa! <love this board> -nt - Kathie in VA 7:55 Jul 17 (0)

Any place where I can see samples of MCP math? I'm interested in grade 4... - Penny (in Texas) 5:37 Jul 17 (5)

• Penny, email me - DeeinFL 8:12 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: Any place where I can see samples of MCP math? I'm interested in grade 4... - SteveC 6:10 Jul 17 (3)
  • Thanks...the samples look too easy..how does this compare to R&S?nt - Penny (in Texas) 6:59 Jul 17 (2)
    • I thought the samples looked easy, but it may just be the lessons they showed. m - Alicia 13:31 Jul 18 (0)
    • Re: Thanks...the samples look too easy..how does this compare to R&S?nt - SteveC 18:55 Jul 17 (0)

Husband would like Bible study recommendation (please read inside for details) - Dawn K 22:15 Jul 16 (15)

• What about the Bible? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 9:31 Jul 17 (6)
  • If you want to just read through the Bible, - Lostinabook 15:04 Jul 17 (1)
    • Oops forgot to imbed the link (link only inside) - Lostinabook 15:37 Jul 17 (0)
  • I agree this could be effective, but my husband - Dawn K 11:34 Jul 17 (0)
  • That's all I've ever done. I've never used a curriculum or book at all. nt - GVA 9:54 Jul 17 (2)
    • We tried that, I had to edit too much. - Trivium Academy 10:21 Jul 17 (1)
      • LOL... I could see how that would be difficult...I'm just doing NT and Proverbs though ... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:47 Jul 17 (0)
• We actually go through simple commentaries (m) - Jean in Newcastle 8:07 Jul 17 (0)
• Another good one is "Wisdom with the Millers" by R&S. We loved that one on the book of Proverbs.(nt) - Tami 6:37 Jul 17 (0)
• Learning From Dad by Harold Mally looks good (nt) - Julie in MN 6:29 Jul 17 (0)
• Leading Little Ones to God might also fit the bill. nt - Laura in CT 3:41 Jul 17 (2)
  • I third it, is it a motion passed yet? (sm) - Trivium Academy 5:38 Jul 17 (0)
  • I second this. (nt) - Staci in MO 5:20 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: Husband would like Bible study recommendation (please read inside for details) - Luann in ID 22:38 Jul 16 (1)
  • I agree - Training Hearts, Teaching Minds sounds like a perfect fit. (nt) - angela in ohio 4:29 Jul 17 (0)

NOEO Chem I Users -- please HELP with NOEO decisions... - Charmaine in IN 21:15 Jul 16 (4)

• Thank you!!! :) (nt) - Charmaine in IN 19:57 Jul 17 (0)
• We used NOEO II, so I'll tell you about it....m - Julieofsardis 10:30 Jul 17 (0)
• I think you'd be fine w/out the additional kits.... - Stacia 23:18 Jul 16 (1)
  • Each book is broken down into at least one week.... - Tap, tap, tap 6:56 Jul 17 (0)

looking for lists of books that go with History of US that are NOT used in SL ... - AngieW in Texas 20:47 Jul 16 (7)

• thanks for the lists, everybody! (nt) - AngieW in Texas 7:51 Jul 17 (0)
• There is a list of books in the back of each volume of History of US- many are not on the Sonlight list. (nt) - LuvBritLit 7:14 Jul 17 (0)
• Here's a link to American lit & writers chronologically... - Jenny in Atl 5:14 Jul 17 (0)
• Here is a list I have been working on.... - Lorri 4:56 Jul 17 (0)
• Oops, I just realized you have a girl . . . - Luann in ID 22:17 Jul 16 (0)
• All Albert Marrin's books are terrific for that age . . . - Luann in ID 21:15 Jul 16 (1)
  • A few more . . . - Luann in ID 21:49 Jul 16 (0)

I compiled the list of independent activities. I can still add more :) (link inside) - KerriF 20:35 Jul 16 (2)

• Thanks for this extensive list!! nt - 5wolfcubs 7:03 Jul 17 (0)
• Great! Thanks for these - I am doing something similar and these ideas are great. :0) NT - Mel 5:28 Jul 17 (0)

I'm sure this has been asked before, but do I need anything besides the Student Texts for Prentice Hall Science Explorers Series? What do you use for tests - or do you? nt - Christy in CO 20:15 Jul 16 (10)

• I have on order the Teacher Express CD which has.... - Kathy in MD 1:58 Jul 17 (3)
  • Could you provide the link? Their website is so slow today. Thanks. - Delbra 4:26 Jul 17 (2)
    • I received that information from their science product specialist.... - Kathy in MD 11:01 Jul 17 (1)
      • Thank you, Kathy in Md. I appreciate the detail and the caution... - Delbra 12:17 Jul 17 (0)
• I use Guided Reading and Study Workbooks and Lab Zone Easy Planner cd-rom ... - AngieW in Texas 20:32 Jul 16 (5)
  • So does the lab zone easy planner have the same pages as the separate workbook? - Jolee 11:20 Jul 17 (1)
    • lab zone has only lab worksheets, not worksheets for the readings (nt) - AngieW in Texas 16:44 Jul 17 (0)
  • Can you tell me a little more about the workbooks and how you are using them? Also. - Christy in CO 20:36 Jul 16 (2)
    • I have samples of the Guided Reading and Study Workbooks... - Sue in St Pete 19:47 Jul 17 (0)
    • Re: Can you tell me a little more about the workbooks and how you are using them? Also. - AngieW in Texas 7:57 Jul 17 (0)

CLE Reading Grade 1 TM Question - Polly 19:53 Jul 16 (1)

• Additional teaching instruction is included! nt - Elm in NJ 8:15 Jul 17 (0)

mom2abcd-I answered your post to me about Spelling Mastery down below-thanks! nt - MamaPapa 19:46 Jul 16 (0)

Need opinion on Science for my 1st grade twins. What SCIENCE curriculum do you like best? (More...) - Mariann in Va 19:43 Jul 16 (14)

• My favorite at that age is the ScienceWorks series by Evan-Moor. You can view the whole book at their website.(nt) - Tami 8:47 Jul 17 (2)
  • Thank you for these -- Was able to get my hands on them at my favorite teachering store. - Mariann in Va 13:42 Jul 17 (0)
  • I have lesson plans for EM Science works 1st grade Biology and 2nd grade Earth & Space Science if anyone wants them. (nt) - KidsHappen 12:04 Jul 17 (0)
• In addition to the suggestions below, I recommend R.E.A.L. Science. Link inside (m) - WABeth 21:10 Jul 16 (1)
  • THANK YOU!!!!! Sometimes I'd like to launch DS into SPACE! nt - Mariann in Va 4:56 Jul 17 (0)
• Check out discussion below about the same thing (link inside) - Trivium Academy 20:21 Jul 16 (8)
  • Hello, I wanted to ask where you purchased the books used in your lesson plans? TIA ~ nt - Lisa in southern MD 7:20 Jul 17 (5)
    • Which ones? - Trivium Academy 7:53 Jul 17 (4)
      • Sorry ~ that was a broad question, wasn't it? (m) - Lisa in southern MD 9:18 Jul 17 (3)
        • Books and plans - Trivium Academy 10:08 Jul 17 (2)
          • Hey... thanks! (m) - Lisa in southern MD 11:26 Jul 17 (1)
            • You're welcome, I'm glad they help. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:52 Jul 17 (0)
  • Jessica: Actually, your science Lesson Plan is SUPERB! (more)... - Mariann in Va 4:55 Jul 17 (1)
    • If you like that the Life science ones, you're love the earth science even better. - Trivium Academy 5:16 Jul 17 (0)

*New Englanders!* (And those nearby) . . . we have a date for a get-together! m - jeri 19:12 Jul 16 (1)

• Sign me up! I just emailed you! - Classic Mom 4:59 Jul 17 (0)

My Pals are Here Science - Carrie 19:07 Jul 16 (7)

• Another question - Carrie 20:05 Jul 16 (6)
  • My bright rising 3rd grader is currently doing MPH 3A... - Arch At Home 2:56 Jul 17 (3)
    • Arch at Home, thanks for your comments..m - Carrie 11:46 Jul 17 (0)
    • Re: My bright rising 3rd grader is currently doing MPH 3A... - Katrina in the UK 9:04 Jul 17 (1)
      • Thanks Katrina.,..m - Carrie 11:47 Jul 17 (0)
  • MPH Science is really "mathy" .....(more) - Valerie 23:08 Jul 16 (1)
    • Thanks Valerie...m - Carrie 11:41 Jul 17 (0)

I haven't been here for awhile! If you (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 18:40 Jul 16 (1)

• I read this when mine were under 5 - great book! nt - HollyDay 19:16 Jul 16 (0)

Can we revisit Wordly Wise versus Voc. From Classical Roots? Which did you choose and why for 7th or 8th? nt - Christy in CO 17:49 Jul 16 (10)

• I used both for 6th, but I am not sure my dd got anything out of classical roots. I should have spent more time discussing it, instead of letting her do it on her own! - Classic Mom 4:58 Jul 17 (0)
• We use both but choose WW lessons by theme, not level (more) - Valerie 20:05 Jul 16 (0)
• My dd didn't care as much for Wordly Wise - We used Classical Roots w/ success & plan to continue using this & EFTRU too. (nt) - Mel 17:53 Jul 16 (7)
  • Did you use the Spelling Workout books before VFCR? The vocabulary looks a bit advanced to me for 7th, not having done SWO? nt - Christy in CO 18:00 Jul 16 (6)
    • No, we did Classical Roots 6 for the last part of 6th & finished the first of 7th (m) - Mel 18:31 Jul 16 (0)
    • It might be. You could do WW first, and then VFCR later. It's really a high school level program. nt - Regena in KY 18:12 Jul 16 (4)
      • High school? I though VfCR A was for 7th grade? -m - Kathie in VA 19:34 Jul 16 (3)
        • I believe that SWB recommends that you begin using it in seventh, after completing SWO....(m) - Regena in KY 7:38 Jul 17 (0)
        • From what I can tell you are correct - Book A starts in 7th. nt - Christy in CO 20:38 Jul 16 (0)
        • From what I can tell you are correct - Book A starts in 7th. nt - Christy in CO 20:38 Jul 16 (0)

Abeka's Oral Language Exercises...Can someone tell me what this book is like? - CactusPair 17:44 Jul 16 (6)

• used copies - gapeach 11:26 Jul 17 (0)
• No religious material. Easy to use and is Great! (m) - LisaCA 8:26 Jul 17 (0)
• I was just posting down below that we had used this for 3d and 6th grades[m] - Peek a Boo 17:49 Jul 16 (3)
  • Question here about it too... - Ericaand3kids 19:28 Jul 16 (1)
    • I am using it with my ds 7 and we are - jubilee 21:34 Jul 16 (0)
  • I have purchased this to use for this year for fourth grade. I don't know that there's any more to add. It's pretty straightforward. Just daily oral practice. nt - Regena in KY 18:18 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone 'not' like vocabulary roots? - K 16:55 Jul 16 (5)

• Bought it. Sold it. - Jean in Wisc 4:52 Jul 17 (1)
  • Link only half worked. Click on "pricelist and book info" and then put "vocab" into the search. nt - Jean in Wisc 4:53 Jul 17 (0)
• Too workbooky for us - Julie in MN 21:34 Jul 16 (1)
  • Forgot to mention: Vocabulary Vine! nt - Julie in MN 6:24 Jul 17 (0)
• Suppose to say Vocabulary from Classical Roots, nt - K 16:57 Jul 16 (0)

Abeka Question: When do they teach states & capitols (more).... - grace 16:47 Jul 16 (1)

• I used Abeka's History and Geography last year with my... - kw 22:03 Jul 16 (0)

OK ladies, what to do with a 4 year-old at a semi-formal memorial??? - WildIris 16:29 Jul 16 (16)

• {{Iris}} I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with everyone about taking her with. - dirty ethel rackham 10:09 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: OK ladies, what to do with a 4 year-old at a semi-formal memorial??? - Debi 9:47 Jul 17 (0)
• Hire and bring a nanny, babysitter, etc., who will be 100% - Lh 6:43 Jul 17 (0)
• We just attended my uncle's funeral with just me and my 4 dc with the youngest almost 2 yr old...m - Lyn NoCA 18:20 Jul 16 (0)
• This is for your dad? I know if it were mine... I think he would want his grandchildren there... - abbeyej 17:48 Jul 16 (0)
• I think that the best plan would be to get a teen girl to come along and babysit... - Old Dominion Heather 17:42 Jul 16 (1)
  • yes, this is what we have always done. - claire up north 19:02 Jul 16 (0)
• I let my 5 yr attend one. We arrived early and about an hour later another relative took her home. nt - Ellen moving to VA 17:25 Jul 16 (0)
• Its a pain, but I LIKE having little ones at memorial services, funerals, etc. m - 10Acres 16:59 Jul 16 (3)
  • Agree, too, my 91 yo grandma just passed and my littles (4 mos, 2 & 4 ~ well, all my kids, really!) were a huge comfort to all. (m) - Lisa in southern MD 20:55 Jul 16 (1)
    • Oh, and in answer to your question... (m) - Lisa in southern MD 21:10 Jul 16 (0)
  • me too -m - Kathie in VA 19:39 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: I may be way off here but I would not take my 4 year old to a memorial service. - Amber 16:35 Jul 16 (3)
  • When my MIL passes, I'm not taking our ds3 and dd7. - Trivium Academy 17:40 Jul 16 (1)
    • I forgot to say that dh agrees. - Trivium Academy 8:42 Jul 17 (0)
  • Agreeing... But if you need to bring the 4yo, hire a teen to come along, who can... - Lori D. 16:50 Jul 16 (0)

help, i need "block letter outlines" of the alphabet for a co-op "letter of the week" class (no of any free online??)nt - Johanna 16:21 Jul 16 (5)

• You can make these in Word pretty easily. Choose a font... - abbeyej 17:10 Jul 16 (1)
  • ooh, thanks...i didnt think of that idea~ nt - Johanna 18:04 Jul 16 (0)
• no= know...( just call me typo- queen, lol:-) nt - Johanna 16:22 Jul 16 (2)
  • Will these work? Link inside - Kristiana 16:26 Jul 16 (1)
    • THANKS :-) they would be perfect if they were "one per page"..i guess i could enlarge, but it would be easier to find them in "paper size" nt - Johanna 17:01 Jul 16 (0)

Galore Park Spanish - any users? (m) - CynthiaOK 16:08 Jul 16 (5)

• We LOVE LOVE GP's Spanish program.....m (this got really long) - Patricia in ATL 22:21 Jul 16 (3)
  • Thank you so much for the detailed information - it is very helpful (nt) - CynthiaOK 8:14 Jul 17 (1)
    • I am glad it helped....I tend to be longwinded. :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 16:09 Jul 17 (0)
  • OOPS!! Forgot the link. nt....link only - Patricia in ATL 22:23 Jul 16 (0)
• We just started this past spring, love it so far but we are off for the summer. Patricia has an in depth review on recent boards - maybe she will check in soon. nt - Jenny in Atl 16:45 Jul 16 (0)

**Fay up North** - DB in NJ 15:56 Jul 16 (1)

• Yes , I do :) e-mail inside - Fay up North 16:36 Jul 16 (0)

Vocabulary From Classical Roots B & C question: Do I need to buy the teacher's manual or is the answer key enough? nt - Trina in TX 15:41 Jul 16 (5)

• Re: Vocabulary From Classical Roots B & C question: Do I need to buy the teacher's manual or is the answer key enough? nt - PamDinTN 21:48 Jul 16 (0)
• Thanks ladies! nt - Trina in TX 19:43 Jul 16 (0)
• I've only purchased the answer keys. (nt) - Mel 17:47 Jul 16 (0)
• All you really need is the answer key. nt - jac 16:15 Jul 16 (1)
  • I'm not sure I even knew they had a teacher's guide, LOL! I think I only used the answer key. nt - Regena in KY 16:54 Jul 16 (0)

Copywork suggestions for 4th grader, American History?(m) - camibami 14:40 Jul 16 (10)

• here are a few.... - LisaWA 17:29 Jul 16 (0)
• "Watchwords of History" by Lawson has great quotes all through American history. (nt) - Lori D. 16:52 Jul 16 (0)
• Check out Kimber's book on www.lulu.com. Just put Kimberly Garcia in the search box. She has a few versions. (nt) - Wendi 16:00 Jul 16 (5)
  • Seems her name is Kimberly Costa nt - Osmosis Mom 2:53 Jul 17 (2)
    • The books that Kimber wrote are by Kimberly Garcia-just to curttail the confusion. nt - Karie 4:16 Jul 17 (0)
    • OK, I'm confused!! Seems there are two Kimberly's with copywork books!!! nt - Osmosis Mom 2:55 Jul 17 (0)
  • Perfection!! Even a HWT cursive version! Thank you so much!nt - Camibami 19:52 Jul 16 (0)
  • Yes, I'm using this for copywork for Am. history. She has both manuscript and cursive model books. nt - Karie 16:14 Jul 16 (0)
• George Washington's Rules of Civility - Tina in WA 15:47 Jul 16 (1)
  • If you want a copybook with this, try "Handwriting by George"...(link inside) - Stacia 18:57 Jul 16 (0)

I posted this question, but no responses...:( Does anyone have a sample fourth grade goals they'd be willing to share? nt - Amy in PA 14:28 Jul 16 (6)

• Re: I posted this question, but no responses...:( Does anyone have a sample fourth grade goals they'd be willing to share? nt - Chris in PA 5:35 Jul 17 (0)
• Have you seen the free curriculum guide at Veritas Press? That's where I get many ideas.(nt) - Tami 16:18 Jul 16 (0)
• Like Melora, I have a list of materials that I trust..... - Rhondabee 15:42 Jul 16 (1)
  • I'd love to get my ds mastering that last skill too! (nt) - Melora in NC 18:16 Jul 16 (0)
• Are you looking for academic goals or - Julie in MN 15:26 Jul 16 (0)
• I have a list of materials, but have not made a list of goals. I like the idea, though! (nt) - Melora in NC 15:17 Jul 16 (0)

Opinions on the Guerber/Miller histories from Nothing New Press? sm - Susan in TN 14:15 Jul 16 (4)

• Thanks - you all have been very helpful! nt - Susan in TN 20:00 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Opinions on the Guerber/Miller histories from Nothing New Press? sm - Deanna Deane 17:58 Jul 16 (0)
• I only have the earlier ones -m - Kathie in VA 14:41 Jul 16 (0)
• Many people love these, but my kids were bored to tears. They clicked much better with the Foster books for these time periods. nt - Needleroozer 14:19 Jul 16 (0)

Can I get a review of G.U.M. by Zaner Bloser? Anyone use this? nm - Stacy in NJ 14:06 Jul 16 (7)

• I used it with my 4th - 7th graders several years ago. They didn't retain anything and did much better with Easy Grammar. (nt) - KidsHappen 12:07 Jul 17 (0)
• Stacy- - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:18 Jul 16 (2)
  • Aye!! that's supposed to say, "Teacher Friendly" as in "very teacher friendly" nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:19 Jul 16 (1)
    • We used R & S in 3rd grade and found it time consuming and dry. lm - Stacy in NJ 19:13 Jul 16 (0)
• We tried it our first year because of WTM (m) - Karin 16:16 Jul 16 (0)
• In the first edition WTM - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 15:15 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks. I didn't know it was mentioned in the first edition. nm - Stacy in NJ 15:24 Jul 16 (0)

I'm looking for activities for my 2nd grader and preK to do when I'm helping the other. Any ideas? (m) - KerriF 13:30 Jul 16 (11)

• Montessori works are great for self teaching and quiet time - Mogster 5:34 Jul 17 (0)
• We have quiet time cards. Here is how it works. - gapeach 17:44 Jul 16 (0)
• Here's our plan (2nd & K'er) m - 10Acres 16:52 Jul 16 (0)
• I had a 1st grader and pre-K this year (m) - Sarah CB 16:33 Jul 16 (0)
• Big hits here are: floam, dot painting, good ol' playdough, dot to dot books, making snowflakes, rock painting, watercolor, stamping, froot loop necklaces (to name a few:) nt - Johanna 16:14 Jul 16 (0)
• I have 2nd & K and this is what I've come up with for independent activities: - Closeacademy 14:10 Jul 16 (0)
• Things that are winners here with my 7, 5, and 3 y/o's (M) - one l michele 13:56 Jul 16 (3)
  • ok, i am totally doing the bean tub for my 2,4, and 6 yo....question ... - Johanna 16:11 Jul 16 (2)
    • I just use a shallow plastic storage bin and pinto beans. (M) - one l michele 16:14 Jul 16 (1)
      • thanks! nt - Johanna 18:05 Jul 16 (0)
• Are you trying to figure what to do while teaching the other? - Testimony 13:54 Jul 16 (0)

What would you recommend for a fun way to begin French for a 7 and 5 year old? (m) - Erica in PA 13:20 Jul 16 (4)

• Thank you all! I'll look into all of these options. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:44 Jul 17 (0)
• A short answer. - Trivium Academy 17:57 Jul 16 (0)
• We're enjoying Easy French Jr. paired with French Canadian children's music and French cartoons. nt - Sarah CB 16:35 Jul 16 (0)
• My answer -- check out Trivium Academy for her journery into teaching French. Also, search her yahoo group --- plethora of fab. info. nt - Sweetpeach 16:14 Jul 16 (0)

Developmental Math, Rod and Staff, Right Start for 4th grade? - kel 13:13 Jul 16 (4)

• R&S - Jean in Wisc 14:07 Jul 16 (2)
  • R&S would be my choice, too. - mom2abcd 14:53 Jul 16 (1)
    • This is what we do, too. Singapore and Dev. Math together. But... - Donna A. 20:46 Jul 16 (0)
• oops, not Right Start, just R&S and Developmental... - kel 13:20 Jul 16 (0)

McGuffey's Readers... which set to buy? Original or revised? nt - angela&4boys 12:36 Jul 16 (5)

• I've had 2 versions... - Denise in NE 15:13 Jul 17 (1)
  • Ugh! - Let me try that again... 15:14 Jul 17 (0)
• I have the original - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 15:18 Jul 16 (2)
  • Yeah - I'm a little afraid of the samples I've seen... - angela&4boys 15:27 Jul 16 (1)
    • What about the Pathway Readers? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 5:09 Jul 17 (0)

Landmark, Royal Diaries, Signature Series... Please give your opinions on BEST history series (m) - Linda...inOwasso 12:29 Jul 16 (1)

• My dd began reading through the landmarks in 4th grade. I think they are of the finest quality of childrens nonfiction one could own... - Lizzie in Ma 10:22 Jul 17 (0)

Landmark, Royal Diaries, Signature Series... Please give your opinions on BEST history series (m) - Linda...inOwasso 12:29 Jul 16 (6)

• My girls loved Royal Diaries and some are written by famous authors. (nt) - LuvBritLit 7:18 Jul 17 (0)
• For what ages/grades? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:41 Jul 16 (4)
  • Age 7 / 2nd grade. But, oddly she hasn't really taken to SOTW (which I love) m - Linda...inOwasso 13:09 Jul 16 (3)
    • Yeah, you need to check out COFA's for that age... - OhElizabeth 19:30 Jul 16 (1)
      • I am chiming in here to agree wholeheartedly for the COFA's for the younger set! - Lizzie in Ma 10:27 Jul 17 (0)
    • I love Landmark books. However, you will have to do some searching - momof7 13:46 Jul 16 (0)

Question for Wordsmith Apprentice/reluctant writer veterans (Peek? LoriD?) - KathyBC 12:21 Jul 16 (11)

• my experience was kinda like Lori's :-) - Peek a Boo 17:42 Jul 16 (3)
  • Thin sounds good, lol! - KathyBC 18:06 Jul 16 (1)
    • LOL!!! - Peek a Boo 8:09 Jul 17 (0)
  • um, compos*i*tion :-) --and we didn't do a lot of formal spelling that year either, but he's a natural speller. nt - Peek a Boo 17:44 Jul 16 (0)
• LOL! It says something about me if I'm "known" as the Wordsmith Apprentice cheerleader/reluctant writer's mom! : ) ... (more) - Lori D. 17:05 Jul 16 (2)
  • Forgot to say I'm looking forward to hearing how you make out with Jump In. (nt) - KathyBC 10:37 Jul 17 (0)
  • Hee hee! Thank you for your reassurance. Now I can let that particular bee out of my bonnet and move on the next one. :o) (nt) - KathyBC 17:49 Jul 16 (0)
• My reluctant writer is surprised to find herself enjoying WA.........m - OKCyndi 15:38 Jul 16 (1)
  • It's great to hear your dd's interest has been sparked, Cyndi! I'm wondering... - KathyBC 16:33 Jul 16 (0)
• We do Wordsmith... - Billie TX 13:57 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks, Billie. Seeing your schedule helps. :o) (nt) - KathyBC 15:12 Jul 16 (0)

Has Anyone Correlated Mystery of History Vol. 2 with The Story of the Middle Ages? - Deanna 12:19 Jul 16 (1)

• check out Paula's Archives & the yahoo group - Tina in WA 14:11 Jul 16 (0)

Please help me decide between Singapore and Right Start Math. - AdrianaInVa 12:11 Jul 16 (10)

• Thank you for your clear and concise replies. They really help! nt - AdrianaInVa 17:32 Jul 17 (0)
• Here's my suggestion... - OhElizabeth 19:41 Jul 16 (1)
  • I also LOVED level B for dd, great foundation! nt - Johanna 20:42 Jul 16 (0)
• We've used both & RS is a better fit... - Stacia 19:17 Jul 16 (0)
• We prefer Singapore but - Karin 16:18 Jul 16 (0)
• I used both for 1st Gr this past year - gapeach 16:08 Jul 16 (0)
• I like both, but prefer slowly relying more on Singapore (m) - Sarah CB 15:25 Jul 16 (0)
• I think both are attempting to do the same thing - Julie in MN 15:19 Jul 16 (0)
• I've only used SM, but a good friend has used both and prefers RS,... - Karen K. in Tx 15:06 Jul 16 (0)
• I am a Singapore user not a Right Start, but I can tell you that it is a good program. It has the same teaching style as Singapore. You need OhElizabeth to give you a good run down. nt - Testimony 14:58 Jul 16 (0)

Math-phobic mama needs help explaining area of a triangle, and volume of a cube to dd, 6th grade. (m) - Needleroozer 12:07 Jul 16 (6)

• I bought 'relational geometric solids' from CBD. nt - Veronica 19:09 Jul 16 (2)
  • Yes- after reading the explanations given, I was wishing I had these! She is a visual learner. nt - Needleroozer 19:51 Jul 16 (1)
    • We use this site as well (m) - Veronica 21:43 Jul 16 (0)
• Thanks Lawana and Ali! I felt like a dolt for asking, but (m) - Needleroozer 16:02 Jul 16 (0)
• If she's comfortable with the area of a rectangle...(m) - Lawana in GA 14:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Math-phobic mama needs help explaining area of a triangle, and volume of a cube to dd, 6th grade. (m) - ali in Oregon 14:52 Jul 16 (0)

Latin for 13,14,15 yodds with very little latin experience. - wbtx 11:47 Jul 16 (6)

• I think Latin Prep (slightly slower) or So You Really Want to Learn Latin (slightly faster, same publisher) would work well - Laura in China 18:03 Jul 16 (0)
• Latin Prep would work, IMO.... - Anita 16:59 Jul 16 (0)
• So you Really Want to Learn Latin......m - Patricia in ATL 15:12 Jul 16 (0)
• I would also recommend Latin in the Christian Trivium. nt - Basketmaker Amy 13:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Next year we are doing Latin in the Christian Trivium. nt - Hoggirl 11:49 Jul 16 (1)
  • Im no expert, but I second this one. My dd was 14 no Latin experiance at all and it was great! nt - LisaWA 12:09 Jul 16 (0)

1st Day of School --- done! - CalicoKat 11:18 Jul 16 (14)

• Wow--congrats! I am *so* not ready to start school again. Six more weeks of summer vacation for us! nt - Maverick 6:40 Jul 17 (0)
• I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm jealous! - Melissa in SC 17:45 Jul 16 (0)
• Congrats! We start next week :) nt - KerriF 13:26 Jul 16 (0)
• Those scarves are a hoot! Too cute! nt - Maria in Nashville 12:40 Jul 16 (3)
  • I started the gecko today. I'm almost finished with the doll--just the trim and hair to do. nm - CalicoKat 12:46 Jul 16 (2)
    • OT, but was the gecko hard... - Angel 19:04 Jul 16 (1)
      • I got the kit for both. I just started it last night. I'll have to post my progress. nm - CalicoKat 8:22 Jul 17 (0)
• Congrats! We are counting down the days too - 3 weeks more! nt - AdrianaInVa 12:25 Jul 16 (0)
• Started?! When did you begin your summer break? This is our last week before we move into "summer lite" mode. Yeah!!! (nt) - Colleen 11:31 Jul 16 (1)
  • May - with the surprise arrival of our new foster baby. nm - CalicoKat 12:47 Jul 16 (0)
• Congrats~ Love the kitty pic. nt - Tammyla 11:26 Jul 16 (0)
• Is that your cat on your blog face down in her food? sm - LisaWA 11:26 Jul 16 (1)
  • no not my kitty. I 'borrowed' if from a friend's blog. nm - CalicoKat 12:48 Jul 16 (0)
• us too! don't you just love that first day :) nt - Anne Marie 11:19 Jul 16 (0)

books/kits/media for human body studies? - hootandflutter 10:59 Jul 16 (4)

• An "advanced" sticker book - Janice in NJ 9:07 Jul 17 (0)
• Here are some books....(m) - Regena in KY 17:06 Jul 16 (0)
• Here are some books....(m) - Regena in KY 17:06 Jul 16 (1)
  • thanks - hootandflutter 6:35 Jul 17 (0)

OK, SL-users, share with me a week of your homeschool using SL - Osmosis Mom 10:54 Jul 16 (2)

• Re: OK, SL-users, share with me a week of your homeschool using SL - Rhondabee 14:10 Jul 16 (1)
  • LOL!!!!! Thanks, Rhonda. What a lovely picture I got of you and your kids!! nt - Osmosis Mom 17:51 Jul 16 (0)

EgoElfWife...check out Kerri's blog... - profmom 10:02 Jul 16 (4)

• Thank you for the link ......nt - EgoElfWife 14:59 Jul 16 (0)
• I love this blog! I stopped by and said "Hi!" earlier today on her most recent geography post. nt - Jennefer @ SSA 10:07 Jul 16 (2)
  • Aww Thanks! :) (m) - KerriF 13:28 Jul 16 (1)
    • How to link blog inside . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 13:45 Jul 16 (0)

Galore Park/Amazon - Grace 9:57 Jul 16 (3)

• Yes, it's the same -- but they take 4-6 weeks to ship. Same price and faster shipping from BookDepository... ALSO... - abbeyej 12:24 Jul 16 (0)
• I checked & doubled checked. Is this the US Amazon? If so, I'm ordering these today! nm - Carmen & Co. 10:35 Jul 16 (0)
• Should be - Amazon gives Galore Park as the publisher - Laura in China 10:03 Jul 16 (0)

Gail a few thoughts to your Tapestry questions.... link - Lisawa 9:50 Jul 16 (3)

• ooops, try this one *Ü* - LisaWA 9:52 Jul 16 (2)
  • Thank you so much!!! I will check out those links and will do my best to take your advice! God bless! nt - gail 14:26 Jul 16 (1)
    • you are welcome! *Ü* - LisaWA 17:34 Jul 16 (0)

Could someone post me a link to a book used in MFW-ECC? - Mommy24 9:48 Jul 16 (2)

• this is it - Christina in OR 11:55 Jul 16 (1)
  • Guess I'll have to order from MFW too... - mommy24 12:36 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone have Pilgrim's Progress by Answers in Genisis?? - Ann 9:47 Jul 16 (8)

• What age are your kids? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:44 Jul 16 (1)
  • Mine are middle and high school - sounds like a good fit for them. nm - Ann 14:25 Jul 16 (0)
• Piggyback question... with what age children did you use this? TIA nt - Kisa in CA 11:50 Jul 16 (0)
• Using thiis w/ dc..each have their own copy of book to follow the audio cd.. - Lyn NoCA 10:28 Jul 16 (0)
• Using thiis w/ dc..each have their own copy of book to follow the audio cd.. - Lyn NoCA 10:27 Jul 16 (0)
• It is! - Debbie C. 10:12 Jul 16 (1)
  • How exciting! I have Dangerous Journey too and am plannign on reading it to them first also :) nm - Ann 10:38 Jul 16 (0)
• I used it and loved it! nt - Heather in MI 10:00 Jul 16 (0)

Any tricks for teaching the spelling of 'their' and 'there'? - Laura in China 9:42 Jul 16 (11)

• Where? Here? No, over there...nt - Linda in NM 11:25 Jul 17 (0)
• here and there just add a T (nt) - Lh 9:57 Jul 16 (2)
  • I thought of that too, but it will only work if he can differentiate "here" and "hear"! nt - Claire 11:35 Jul 16 (1)
    • you *H*ear with your *ear* - ear is spelled within Hear - Lh 12:51 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Any tricks for teaching the spelling of 'their' and 'there'? - DeeFL 9:51 Jul 16 (6)
  • Brilliant! I'll try that on him tomorrow. (m) - Laura in China 10:01 Jul 16 (4)
    • Could I ask.... - DeeFL 10:09 Jul 16 (3)
      • The original reason for coming here (in '85) was largely curiosity - Laura in China 10:14 Jul 16 (2)
        • That is so cool! - DeeFL 10:26 Jul 16 (1)
          • Yes, very much a Brit, even after all these years (nt) - Laura in China 10:31 Jul 16 (0)
  • That is how we teach it except it goes - Where? Here and there. nt - Melissa B 10:00 Jul 16 (0)

Momof7, thank you for answering my spelling question several days ago... - Magic Wand 9:32 Jul 16 (2)

• And if you need something easier for mom... - mom2abcd 15:17 Jul 16 (0)
• I think you have made a good decision. It is probably the one I would have made. :) - momof7 13:48 Jul 16 (0)

Anatomy Academy, anyone? - sadie 9:29 Jul 16 (0)

What ages is Galore Park products geared to - like their geography and French? nt - Christy in CO 9:08 Jul 16 (7)

• If the program says 'Junior' it's for age 8 to 10; 'Prep' is age 11 to 13; the others are 13 to 16 (m) - Laura in China 9:33 Jul 16 (6)
  • Thanks Laura - have you used their "So You Want to Learn French"? nt - Christy in CO 9:38 Jul 16 (5)
    • No, I haven't. I've used English, Maths and Latin Prep (nt) - Laura in China 9:39 Jul 16 (4)
      • Laura- just out of curiosity, are you living in China temporarily or were you born and raised there? nt - Christy in CO 9:42 Jul 16 (3)
        • Ahh... what is temporary? I've spent most of my adult life in Greater China - Laura in China 9:47 Jul 16 (2)
          • Wow - that is exciting! This is one of the the many things that is so neat about this board - we all come from so many different places! Nice to meet you! nt - Christy in CO 9:49 Jul 16 (1)
            • Nice to meet you, too. My life is actually quite mundane - I just happen to live overseas (nt) - Laura in China 9:56 Jul 16 (0)

AllAmerican History users? - jab 8:51 Jul 16 (0)

Which level of Spelling Workout should I start with for 7 y.o. dss who easily read chapter books? - Socal Sandra 8:45 Jul 16 (6)

• I'm weird, but I would start with A and let her zoom through it, then go a little slower with B, and then normal pace with C. more - EgoElfWife 8:52 Jul 16 (5)
  • This is what I did, too. We did books A and B in first grade. nt - Regena in KY 9:28 Jul 16 (4)
    • How do you cover both books in one year? - Grace 9:50 Jul 16 (3)
      • I have done a couple of different things.....(m) - Regena in KY 10:43 Jul 16 (2)
        • Thanks! Perfectly clear! nt - Grace 13:00 Jul 16 (0)
        • And I guess I should add.....(m) - Regena in KY 10:45 Jul 16 (0)

Adapting Winter Promise science/history to secular perspective? (m) - Melissa in NJ 8:23 Jul 16 (10)

• Well, darn it! I was really hoping the answer would be different so I wouldn't have to make a decision, LOL! (m) - Melissa in NJ 10:06 Jul 16 (4)
  • I have a nice AS1 set for sale on the swap boards. :-D nt - profmom 11:19 Jul 16 (3)
    • No kidding! That's actually what prompted this question (m) - Melissa in NJ 11:25 Jul 16 (2)
      • Re: No kidding! That's actually what prompted this question (m) - profmom 12:54 Jul 16 (1)
        • Heh! I actually get over there a little too often. In fact, I probably ought to just stop looking altogether and give what I have a shot, at least! Yes, I have junkie tendencies, LOL! You may hear from me yet... (nt) - Melissa in NJ 13:17 Jul 16 (0)
• I have AW and AS 1 - siloam 9:49 Jul 16 (3)
  • What about the crafts & hands-on activities? Does MOH include writing assignments? More - Carmen & Co. 10:39 Jul 16 (2)
    • I figured it out. We can almost use the entire program as written. nm - Carmen & Co. 10:49 Jul 16 (1)
      • You would have the same issue... - siloam 11:48 Jul 16 (0)
• Very easy to do for all their levels until you get to the ancient and middle ages studies.... - Michelle T 9:45 Jul 16 (0)

Does this type of history program exist for elementary grades? - DeeFL 8:06 Jul 16 (13)

• Nevermind. Just found out the AAH IS written from a Christian perspective! Thanks! nt - DeeFL 10:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Sorry....I don't think I explained what I was looking for well. - DeeFL 10:22 Jul 16 (0)
• Sorry....I don't think I explained what I was looking for well. - DeeFL 10:21 Jul 16 (3)
  • In these circumstances I would look at MOH.... - Janis in DE 11:07 Jul 16 (2)
    • Yes, MOH was my first thought, - DeeFl 11:19 Jul 16 (1)
      • I haven't used AAH but I know the author so I'm sure it .... - Janis in DE 12:52 Jul 16 (0)
• Mystery of History nt - nutmeg 9:37 Jul 16 (0)
• TOG does this and though some start using it in 5th grade... - Janis in DE 9:35 Jul 16 (1)
  • ditto... I think so too. - LisaWa 9:53 Jul 16 (0)
• My Father's World uses SOTW #2-4 but adds in more! (nt) - Julie in MN 9:24 Jul 16 (0)
• TruthQuest, Mystery of History -nt - Kathie in VA 8:35 Jul 16 (0)
• Christian Cottage unit studies, books 3 and 4 do this (m) - DB in NJ 8:15 Jul 16 (0)
• Beautiful Feet . nt - Shari 8:15 Jul 16 (0)

LLATL-Does it teach diagramming? Thanks. nt - DeeFL 7:48 Jul 16 (4)

• A little bit in the upper grades, but, I would use a grammar program for this because it's very basic.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:49 Jul 16 (3)
  • agreeing with Dayle, here. This was one reason we switched to another program. Great for the younger years... - DeeinFL 13:53 Jul 16 (2)
    • Hi! I'm in St. Augustine, although... - DeeFL 14:14 Jul 16 (1)
      • aw! Everyone is leaving me! Denver is a big change, I have a very close friend in Hotchkiss. :) nt - DeeinFL 14:19 Jul 16 (0)

Freaking myself out about Latin Prep - was there a teacher's guide and I missed it and didn't order it? nt - Shelly in IL 7:31 Jul 16 (3)

• There is an answer book (that promises some extra teacher helps) that you can order if necessary... - abbeyej 7:39 Jul 16 (1)
  • You're right - I should have mentioned the answer book - Laura in China 7:43 Jul 16 (0)
• Don't worry - there's no teacher's guide but everything is very well explained in the text book. (nt) - Laura in China 7:35 Jul 16 (0)

Cross Post: POLL--What are the Top 10 MUST READ books by the time a student is done with high school? nt - Heather in MI 7:19 Jul 16 (2)

• Re: Cross Post: POLL--What are the Top 10 MUST READ books by the time a student is done with high school? nt - Laura in VA 9:38 Jul 16 (0)
• As an English Lit major: - Closeacademy 9:09 Jul 16 (0)

Colleen, I have a follow-up question for you about Sonlight down below! Thx. nt - Robin in NC 7:15 Jul 16 (1)

• And for you too, Debra in CO nt - Robin in NC 8:52 Jul 16 (0)

Does anyone spread TOG year 2 out over 2 years...spending 2 weeks on each topic??? - Mommyfaithe 7:09 Jul 16 (5)

• This year is full of info and - six meadows 9:02 Jul 16 (0)
• One caution in doing that - momee 8:58 Jul 16 (0)
• Yes! Doable and more than enough information! sm *Ü* - LisaWa 7:57 Jul 16 (2)
  • Well, I was thinking.... - Mommyfaithe 9:11 Jul 16 (1)
    • Re: Well, I was thinking.... - LisaWa 9:57 Jul 16 (0)

SOTW 1--difference between older and revised? - Melissa in IN 6:50 Jul 16 (2)

• Here is a link to their explanation of the differences. - Night Elf 6:52 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks!! - Melissa in IN 7:01 Jul 16 (0)

Could you give me your best art curriculums, please? I am considering Draw/Paint Today or Artistic Pursuits, but I do not have access to see them in person. nt - Noelle 6:34 Jul 16 (2)

• This is especially for a 6th and an 8th grader. nt - Noelle 7:10 Jul 16 (1)
  • To compare them... - Lori D. 7:48 Jul 16 (0)

momof7--Thanks for the grammar help. - Closeacademy 6:01 Jul 16 (1)

• Glad I could help! :) nt - momof7 9:09 Jul 16 (0)

SpeedReading4kids - Grace 5:32 Jul 16 (1)

• I was just looking at this last night for my 9th grader - Quiver0f10 5:44 Jul 16 (0)

DNA Wizard or Wil d Goose 3in1 kits - paradise 4:34 Jul 16 (0)

Getting nervous about official school year - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:33 Jul 16 (7)

• It'll be fine, Sandra. - mom2abcd 15:25 Jul 16 (0)
• I wouldn't worry about it for a nanosecond. Really :-) ... - Ellie 9:13 Jul 16 (0)
• I think you should make the first day of school a special event. - Night Elf 7:08 Jul 16 (1)
  • okay this is true...she's uber-tactile...that'll help. - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:15 Jul 16 (0)
• It sounds like your son is off to a great start already... - Anita in Ohio 6:48 Jul 16 (0)
• I think my K year averaged under two hours a day, excluding PE - Laura in China 4:58 Jul 16 (1)
  • Hmmm.... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:42 Jul 16 (0)

How are people printing out Lively Latin? - Osmosis Mom 4:11 Jul 16 (4)

• Printing it at home ~ one lesson at a time! nt - Lisa in southern MD 21:00 Jul 16 (0)
• I'm printing it at home -- fast draft, no color...looks fine. nt - 5wolfcubs 15:35 Jul 16 (0)
• It was mucho cheaper for me to print it at home... - Susan in SoCal 8:13 Jul 16 (0)
• A lesson at a time. nt - Staci in FL 7:26 Jul 16 (0)

Okay, I've thought long & hard. I've read past discussions. I've studied pages & pages of samples. And I *still* can't decide whether or not to bring any Galore Park materials on board. Talk me through this! (m) - Colleen 1:40 Jul 16 (20)

• I'm probably not the one to answer since I caved to temptation and sent Ray a Paypal for about $140 yesterday. - Ida 19:45 Jul 16 (0)
• This is just my personal preference, but I think the foreign language resources from Galore Park are the most appealing. (m) - Erica in PA 10:20 Jul 16 (0)
• Colleen, if it isn't broke...(m) - Tammyla 10:15 Jul 16 (0)
• I haven't even seen the program.... - Janice in NJ 6:47 Jul 16 (0)
• On the English... - Tami 5:57 Jul 16 (0)
• grammar would be the easiest and 'least harm done' subject to change, imo - katilac 5:56 Jul 16 (0)
• I decided against it... - GVA 5:39 Jul 16 (0)
• for Latin - Hoggirl 5:31 Jul 16 (0)
• I say don't do it... - Deece in MN 5:18 Jul 16 (0)
• I feel the pull as well. - six meadows 4:31 Jul 16 (3)
  • Talk to me before committing to the maths - it has some issues (nt) - Laura in China 4:44 Jul 16 (2)
    • Re: Talk to me before committing to the maths - it has some issues (nt) - six meadows 4:53 Jul 16 (1)
      • Sorry - I should have remembered that. It's been a busy few months for GP advocacy! (nt) - Laura in China 5:00 Jul 16 (0)
• well, I seem to have less tolerance for dry programs than many here... - Peela 4:03 Jul 16 (3)
  • Tend to agree. My DS is very motivated by a cute cartoon or a silly story. - Cindyg 20:29 Jul 16 (0)
  • I agree with Peela....m - Patricia in ATL 6:46 Jul 16 (0)
  • LOL in agreement.....hence my hugely over budget homeschool yr ahead!! :) - momof7 4:15 Jul 16 (0)
• I wouldn't buy it. - momof7 3:04 Jul 16 (0)
• You know, much as I like the GP products, I think you might be well off without (m) - Laura in China of the Galore Park Gang 2:20 Jul 16 (1)
  • Another GP user, and I agree. Remember #2 and stick with what works! nt - Melissa B 2:53 Jul 16 (0)

Those of you ordering Science 1 and/or 2 from Galore Park, are you ordering the Teacher's Guide? Extras? TIA *nt* - Lisa in southern MD 23:39 Jul 15 (2)

• I ordered the teacher's book for 1 and answer book for 2. - momof7 3:42 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Lisa in southern MD 5:06 Jul 16 (0)

New SOTW resource posted, Bk 2 workbook, chapters 24-42 - Paula H 22:19 Jul 15 (0)

IEW - is this easy to teach? Are the lessons completely layed out, or do you need to do your own planning? nt - Michelle T 21:36 Jul 15 (7)

• It depends... - GVA 4:18 Jul 16 (6)
  • Disagree... it depends.... - MIch elle 5:09 Jul 16 (5)
    • Actually the SWI is all laid out if you purchase the workbook to go along - Fay up North 5:53 Jul 16 (4)
      • Nice to know about... link inside for others... - MIch elle 7:36 Jul 16 (3)
        • The good and the bad news about this....(m) - DB in NJ 8:12 Jul 16 (2)
          • I have 1 left I never sold for $15, what level are you looking for?nt - Fay up North 12:08 Jul 16 (0)
          • SWI Workbook - Lorri 12:06 Jul 16 (0)

What is the most solid foundation for teaching spelling to 1st grader? - Kat 21:23 Jul 15 (10)

• Out of the box, I recc ETC - Stephanie Z 19:45 Jul 17 (0)
• My recommendation is All About Spelling. O-G, phonics-based, starts at the very beginning. nt - CindyP 9:36 Jul 16 (1)
  • Agree 100%!!! AAS is everything I wanted from SWR but so much easier! nt - Sandy Redding 10:53 Jul 16 (0)
• Writing Road to Reading. nt - Ellie 6:45 Jul 16 (0)
• I don't teach spelling in first grade at all - katilac 6:11 Jul 16 (0)
• We do phonics in K-2 and then move to spelling.(nt) - Tami 6:00 Jul 16 (0)
• I am hooked on SWR nt - HollyDAy 5:49 Jul 16 (0)
• Either of those are good... - GVA 5:06 Jul 16 (0)
• Just an opinion (m) - Vanna 1:41 Jul 16 (1)
  • I would say Phonics, Phonics, Phonics - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:38 Jul 16 (0)

Estes benefit downloads.........which did you like? TIA! nt - OKCyndi 20:29 Jul 15 (3)

• Ditto Amy Pak's Artists set .... $85,000 raised! - mom2abcd 15:33 Jul 16 (0)
• I was happy about - LisaWA 8:14 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks! - OKCyndi 11:29 Jul 16 (0)

TruthQuest users: Is the TQ Middle Ages copyright 1998-2004 the most recent update? - Mandyd 20:28 Jul 15 (2)

• Yes it is nt - Lizzie in Ma 5:03 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Mandyd 6:26 Jul 16 (0)

Veritas Press History Cards/TruthQuest - Di3kids 20:17 Jul 15 (3)

• If you already have TQ and SOTW you do not need the VP book/cd (m) - *anj* 22:09 Jul 15 (2)
  • Would the cards be enough with the CD which contains the text? - Di3kids 22:46 Jul 15 (1)
    • It takes up less space, you only print out what you need, easier to make multiple copies... (m) - *anj* 6:31 Jul 16 (0)

Does anyone use Mystery of History? - Chris in Michigan 20:03 Jul 15 (10)

• Re: Does anyone use Mystery of History? - Sue G 10:55 Jul 16 (1)
  • Keep in mind that there is a jump between volume 1 and volume 2... - siloam 11:28 Jul 16 (0)
• One thing to consider. . . - Jennefer @ SSA 9:15 Jul 16 (2)
  • We're going to just use and enjoy the volumes that ARE published. - mom2abcd 15:36 Jul 16 (1)
    • I actually purchased it before I found this out. It is such a great program - I'm just too type A, I guess! lol! Enjoy your year and blessings. nt - Jennefer @ SSA 18:22 Jul 16 (0)
• my plan - Hoggirl 6:01 Jul 16 (0)
• Yes, I do use MOH - HollyDay 5:59 Jul 16 (0)
• Couple of things-- - Chris in VA 5:25 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Does anyone use Mystery of History? - MeganP 1:01 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Does anyone use Mystery of History? - Kat 21:06 Jul 15 (0)

Do you think that i will NEED the Home Instr. Guide to teach SM 2a/2b( I really dont wanna spend the $$, unless i have to, KWIM)??? - Johanna 20:02 Jul 15 (4)

• No. but if you find out later you'll need, it you can always buy it then ? ? - Lh 7:05 Jul 16 (0)
• No, - Closeacademy 5:48 Jul 16 (0)
• Need, no... - Arch At Home 2:48 Jul 16 (0)
• No. We've done 2b-4b and I've never bought them. nt - abbeyej 20:05 Jul 15 (0)

Copybooks - Debbie in Ga. 19:28 Jul 15 (14)

• TA's copywork is great! For another option, - Chris in VA 5:34 Jul 16 (7)
  • Affordable copywork software for Mac/Win (inside) - Trivium Academy 10:43 Jul 16 (0)
  • Where are these? - Closeacademy 5:52 Jul 16 (5)
    • TA is Trivium Academy and her links are in the message below! :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 10:11 Jul 16 (4)
      • I mean Hannah's stuff. Thanks. nt - Closeacademy 10:58 Jul 16 (3)
        • Oops! Sorry about that! - Jennefer @ SSA 13:47 Jul 16 (1)
          • That's ok. I just got all Hannah's stuff for the Middle Ages. Thanks so much. nt - Closeacademy 14:14 Jul 16 (0)
        • Here you go. Link inside (nt) - Hannah 11:16 Jul 16 (0)
• You can print these on handwriting paper if you'd like, this is what we're doing for SOTW2 copywork. - Trivium Academy 20:33 Jul 15 (4)
  • Eek, I forgot to mention they are in order by SOTW chapters. - Trivium Academy 20:36 Jul 15 (3)
    • TA, do you have copywork for SOTW, Vol. 1 on your blog? (m - short) - Jennefer @ SSA 9:19 Jul 16 (2)
      • SOTW 1 Copywork Chapters Intro-10 - Trivium Academy 10:29 Jul 16 (1)
        • Thank you very much! That is 10 less chapters for me to plan. Thank you for always being so willing to share :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 14:22 Jul 16 (0)
• Happy Scribe! - mom2abcd 19:51 Jul 15 (0)

Can I get some comparison of Classical Writing and Writing Strands? m - Linden in NM 19:23 Jul 15 (1)

• hi there... - Peela 4:19 Jul 16 (0)

Is there a literature unit out there about dinosaurs? sm - BarbinTN 19:07 Jul 15 (3)

• See if your library subscribes to Fiction Connections (more) - Valerie 20:59 Jul 15 (1)
  • oops, it's Fiction Connection (singular) published by Bowker (more) - Valerie 21:09 Jul 15 (0)
• I was planning Zoology 2 but perhaps I should do Zoo 1 and branch - BarbinTN 20:21 Jul 15 (0)

Is the grammar in Writing Tales enough for 3rd grade ds? - Michelle in CA 18:57 Jul 15 (2)

• *I* think there is but I'm sure there may be other opinions. nt - Pensguys 20:59 Jul 15 (1)
  • I would agree. Although, I'm adding in Growing With Grammar - Karie 5:11 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone know the least expensive place to order Explode the Code? nt - Heather in Seattle 18:38 Jul 15 (2)

• The least expensive place is WTM Swap and Sale board, but you must be patient! - Linden in NM 19:01 Jul 15 (0)
• The last time I checked (which has been a couple of years ago) Rainbow Resource had the best price. (nt) - Staci in MO 18:52 Jul 15 (0)

Learning the US Presidents - is there a song? - CalicoKat 18:33 Jul 15 (6)

• There are several, but my favorite is.... - WTMindy 18:50 Jul 15 (5)
  • My children learned the presidents quickly with this song. - Cathy in IL 20:15 Jul 15 (0)
  • Oops, I meant to put a link in there....here you go.... - WTMindy 18:53 Jul 15 (3)
    • Me too please... - Elisabeth in IL 17:27 Jul 17 (0)
    • I'm going to purchase too, please send me a copy! Thanks. nm - CalicoKat 8:20 Jul 17 (0)
    • Wendy, I'm purchasing. Could you email me a copy of the words? Thanks SOOOO much! Addy inside. - Janet 7:04 Jul 16 (0)

Loaded Question...For those not using SL or an organized program, how do you do your LA program? - Classic Mom 18:30 Jul 15 (8)

• I pull my own together.... - Peela 4:04 Jul 17 (0)
• Re: Loaded Question...For those not using SL or an organized program, how do you do your LA program? - Rhondabee 16:59 Jul 16 (0)
• A few things we did... - Karen K. in Tx 15:44 Jul 16 (1)
  • Oops! pushed the "post" button too fast... - Karen K. in Tx 15:47 Jul 16 (0)
• What we've done - Arenee 3:46 Jul 16 (0)
• What I've done - Jenny in Florida 21:44 Jul 15 (1)
  • Ooops, I didn't mention grammar or vocabulary or composition . . . - Jenny in Florida 21:53 Jul 15 (0)
• What I have used for those grades and am currently using... - Dayle in Guatemala 18:47 Jul 15 (0)

Loaded Question...For those not using SL or an organized program, how do you do your LA program? - Classic Mom 18:30 Jul 15 (0)

momof7, can you even stand another spelling question? Thank you so (more) - MamaPapa 18:27 Jul 15 (8)

• Book A teaches basic dipthongs and diagraphs - momof7 19:29 Jul 15 (7)
  • momof7, this is a big help. I agree with what you said-I too feel that O-G tries to fit (more) - MamaPapa 7:27 Jul 16 (6)
    • Have you considered, "Apples Daily Spelling Drills" ?? -m - Kathie in VA 20:20 Jul 16 (1)
      • Looks great, but it's for older-dd is just 7. Thank you-I will keep it in mind for later! nt - MamaPapa 14:11 Jul 17 (0)
    • MamaPapa, do you know about Spelling Mastery? - mom2abcd 15:48 Jul 16 (2)
      • Hahaha! Before I even saw this, I was reading your post to Wanda about Spellling Mastery and I went on the (more) - MamaPapa 19:45 Jul 16 (1)
        • Google "Spelling Mastery" and "morphographs"... - mom2abcd 22:36 Jul 17 (0)
    • There is a placement test on the site. It specifically states that you do not need to start - momof7 9:01 Jul 16 (0)

I was thinking someone once mentioned a science curriculum calle E=mc2 or something like that.... - Carrie 18:00 Jul 15 (2)

• E=mc2 - Hathersage 18:18 Jul 15 (1)
  • Yep, this is it. Thanks! nt - Carrie 18:47 Jul 15 (0)

Will someone compare CLE Language Arts with R&S for me? - Melinda S in TX 17:47 Jul 15 (4)

• I've used both.......... - liz 19:39 Jul 15 (0)
• My take... - GVA 18:21 Jul 15 (2)
  • Have you been happy with CC Essentials grammar? nt - OKCyndi 20:15 Jul 15 (1)
    • My biased viewpoint... - GVA 2:22 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone know what the ABeka Home School Curriculum includes? - sr 17:25 Jul 15 (2)

• I'm not sure what you are asking, I use Abeka, I'll try to help... - Jenny in Ca 19:08 Jul 15 (1)
  • I think you answered my question! thanks. nt - sr 12:00 Jul 16 (0)

paper to draw 1st-2nd gr full length human body - Where to buy - - Karen 16:54 Jul 15 (10)

• We used two pieces of poster board taped together longways. Flip it over and, Viola! nt - Shari 8:17 Jul 16 (0)
• When our co-op did this, we bought white paper on rolls at the party supply store. (nt) - angela in ohio 18:45 Jul 15 (0)
• I used the back side of a roll of gift wrap! - Brenda in FL 17:57 Jul 15 (0)
• In a pinch, I've used rolls of brown paper (like for parcels). About 3-4 kids for a $1 roll. ;o) nt - abbeyej 17:23 Jul 15 (0)
• I bought butcher paper at Sams. It was about $20 for a huge roll. nt - KerriF 17:16 Jul 15 (0)
• The newspaper office here sells end rolls cheaply. It's what we used when we did the My Body study and traced the kids' bodies. nt - Kimm in WA 17:14 Jul 15 (2)
  • Our local paper gives it away, definitely give it a try. nt - karenciavo 17:21 Jul 15 (1)
    • Mine too -- either gave the rolls to us or charged us a $1 each. m - profmom 6:46 Jul 16 (0)
• You can use poster board too, two pieces per child depending on height should be enough. - Trivium Academy 16:58 Jul 15 (1)
  • This is what we did for our My Body unit. nt - one l michele 17:50 Jul 15 (0)

what math curriculum to use? - sr 16:51 Jul 15 (20)

• What grades? I have some cheap used Saxon books. - mom2abcd 20:03 Jul 15 (0)
• We love CLE maths here! Using grades 2, 3 and 6! nt - Elm in NJ 19:00 Jul 15 (0)
• We love MCP (Modern Curriculum Press)--for grades K-6. Available thru Rainbow Resource (but I usually get used Teacher's Ed. thru Amazon). Mastery approach & inexpensive. nt - Alicia 18:55 Jul 15 (1)
  • We used these too. Inexpensive, but solid! nt. - Denise in NE 15:22 Jul 17 (0)
• I'd vote for Abeka even though their web site it terrible! There are often hotel shows where you can ask ? and see all the books. Goto Abeka website and there is a place to enter your zip code and a listing of hotel shows will be listed. MUS is a great program but too much $ if you need to watch your pennies. nt - r 18:48 Jul 15 (0)
• What grade? (m) - angela in ohio 18:47 Jul 15 (0)
• Another vote for MUS! - Heather in Seattle 18:43 Jul 15 (0)
• We use MUS - Sue in St Pete 17:45 Jul 15 (0)
• Rod and Staff. I love it, and I've heard it's a lot like Saxon except not less spiral. It's very inexpensive too. nm - hopscotch 16:56 Jul 15 (6)
  • Agree with R&S. - Cindy in WA 19:05 Jul 15 (0)
  • what is the website for rod and staff? nt - sr 17:00 Jul 15 (3)
    • R&S doesn't have a Web site, although there are a couple of suppliers which seel R&S materials.... - Ellie 20:33 Jul 15 (1)
      • They *sell* R&S, too :-) nt - Ellie 6:45 Jul 16 (0)
    • Link...... - hopscotch 17:07 Jul 15 (0)
  • I mean it is not spiral. nm - hopscotch 16:58 Jul 15 (0)
• Singapore (nt) - EKS 16:54 Jul 15 (4)
  • This is our favorite. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:34 Jul 16 (0)
  • I fourth or fifth this one. Don't just a book by its cover or the insides. This one packs a punch! nt - Testimony 14:52 Jul 16 (0)
  • I second this.. - Closeacademy 17:45 Jul 15 (1)
    • I agree - both excellent and inexpensive (nt) - Laura in China 22:15 Jul 15 (0)

Learning to read and/or phonics through copywork... is there such a program? Looking for something simple - no fluff. nt - angela&4boys 16:41 Jul 15 (4)

• Alpha Phonics is simple, no fluff, & complete -nt - Kathie in VA 19:24 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you Kathie. I'll take a closer look at this. nt - angela&4boys 5:49 Jul 16 (0)
• You could use Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading this way if you wished. - Trivium Academy 17:49 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you Jessica... - angela&4boys 5:48 Jul 16 (0)

Hey, Dana in N.C.! I want to answer your post about Writing Tales. - Testimony 16:31 Jul 15 (2)

• Thank you SO MUCH (m) - Dana in NC 4:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Not Dana, but I wish I was using WTs this year! I left your ds a comment! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 17:29 Jul 15 (0)

Resources on the old west? - Katty 15:37 Jul 15 (2)

• Some books on the West....(m) - Regena in KY 17:30 Jul 18 (0)
• Tree in the Trail is a great, easy, interesting intro in story form. Then I go to the library and get a bunch of stuff on pioneers, cowboys, native Americans, etc, etc. (m) - BarbaraL in OK 19:33 Jul 15 (0)

Is SOTW IV being revised - Heather in Seattle 14:57 Jul 15 (1)

• I heard the same from PHP: it's the last printing. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 16:27 Jul 16 (0)

Has anyone ever used - Jill 14:21 Jul 15 (0)

my5wolfcubs... - KerriF 14:17 Jul 15 (1)

• Awesome geography center -- love the concept, love the pictures! m - 5wolfcubs 16:18 Jul 15 (0)

Laura in CT... about Knowledge Quest Timelines (sm) - angela&4boys 12:44 Jul 15 (1)

• Thanks, Angela... - Laura in CT 4:42 Jul 16 (0)

Best place to purchase Rosetta Stone? nt - angela&4boys 12:39 Jul 15 (10)

• Thank you both! Our library does have it. :-) nt - angela&4boys 16:42 Jul 15 (0)
• first check - crystal 14:01 Jul 15 (8)
  • I got mine cheap through Ebay. nt - Homeschool Dad 2:47 Jul 16 (0)
  • There is a link on my blog roll to accessing Rosetta Stone for $25 or $35.00 for a year. Link inside. - Kimber 15:23 Jul 15 (6)
    • Trying again---link inside. nt - Kimber 15:24 Jul 15 (5)
      • You know Kimber, I asked our librarian about this for my sister - momof7 16:54 Jul 15 (4)
        • I got a card from the Chattanooga online library through the mail. It has a .gov url so I assume it's a govt sponsored library... - Kimber 17:55 Jul 15 (3)
          • That is so weird - momof7 18:50 Jul 15 (2)
            • I just went to the website and read about what you are describing! - momof7 19:45 Jul 15 (1)
              • Great!!! nt - Kimber 20:00 Jul 15 (0)

Questions concerning combining K and 2nd for Sonlight Core C with grade 3-5 readers - Robin in NC 12:28 Jul 15 (19)

• You want to keep in mind the fact that the readers relate to the history beginning with Core 3...(m) - Colleen 17:12 Jul 15 (6)
  • Thanks Colleen (m) - Robin in NC 7:08 Jul 16 (5)
    • If you use the Grade 3-5 readers this year, you won't have any other packages available - Debra in CO 7:38 Jul 16 (4)
      • Thank you for clearing this up for me! - Robin in NC 7:58 Jul 16 (3)
        • Somewhere on the Songlight site I printed (M) - one l michele 8:53 Jul 16 (1)
          • That should read - one l michele 8:54 Jul 16 (0)
        • What about this? - Robin in NC 8:28 Jul 16 (0)
• I'm using core C this coming year with my 7 and 5 y/o's. (M) - one l michele 16:29 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you so much, Michele! (m) - Robin in NC 7:12 Jul 16 (0)
• I don't know the titles in core C, but here is my opinion regardless of the titles - momof7 13:47 Jul 15 (9)
  • Thanks momof7 (m) - Robin in NC 7:14 Jul 16 (0)
  • Oh! Oh! Mom of 7! Catholic question for you about Sonlight if you don't mind. - KJB at Eielson AFB 15:59 Jul 15 (7)
    • Thanks Debra and Colleen. I'll look into the Yahoo group. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 20:55 Jul 15 (0)
    • I suggest you join the Yahoo group for Catholic SL users. (nt) - Colleen 17:02 Jul 15 (0)
    • We're not Catholic, but have family that is... - Debra in CO 16:41 Jul 15 (0)
    • I haven't used 100 b/c I really do not like the Hakim books. - momof7 16:23 Jul 15 (3)
      • Thanks for your wisdom. sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 20:53 Jul 15 (2)
        • I sent it. :) BTW....how old are your children? - momof7 3:45 Jul 16 (1)
          • you have mail! (0: nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 11:20 Jul 16 (0)

Would eliminating outside activities help me improve my dc's character? (m) - hopscotch 11:20 Jul 15 (37)

• We are reading thru: Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends -m - Kathie in VA 8:32 Jul 16 (0)
• I have a ruke about this.... - Mommyfaithe 3:34 Jul 16 (2)
  • Yup.... I agree with you.... *Ü* I have not read any other posts but this so far.... but this hits the nail on the head! nt - LisaWa 8:33 Jul 16 (0)
  • That is a "RULE" I need coffee...NT - Mommyfaithe 3:35 Jul 16 (0)
• I'm sure this depends on the kid and the specific activities in question. - Jenny in Florida 21:08 Jul 15 (0)
• I have found that my kids get along better when.... - WTMindy 17:07 Jul 15 (3)
  • What a wonderful idea! nt - LisaWA 8:35 Jul 16 (0)
  • I love the idea of giving them teamwork practice! Thanks! nm - hopscotch 17:17 Jul 15 (1)
    • I think I may have originally got the idea from someone here originally, but it works really well!! :-) nt - WTMindy 18:54 Jul 15 (0)
• I am dealing with the same thing, but our secret is Family Night once a week! more - Classic Mom 17:02 Jul 15 (1)
  • I think you hit the nail on the head...... - hopscotch 17:16 Jul 15 (0)
• Thanks so much for all the help and encouragement! I feel better now. nm - hopscotch 16:54 Jul 15 (0)
• Some people have found this to be true. It couldn't hurt to try. nt - Ellie 16:18 Jul 15 (0)
• If your three oldest are boys I think this is pretty typical... - Christy in CO 15:49 Jul 15 (0)
• OK, I guess I didn't make myself clear on this. I do plan on working on this WITH my dc. I just wonder if we could accomplish more in this area without the influences of other dc due to outside activities, or if it really wouldn't matter. Thanks for the responses so far. nm - hopscotch 14:04 Jul 15 (7)
  • If you're looking for confirmation that cutting back on activities will improve family life I can give you a brief testimony. - momee 16:23 Jul 15 (1)
    • This is very encouraging! Yes, I think me having more time and energy to address these issues is a big factor in wanting to cut back on outside activities. Thanks! nm - hopscotch 16:36 Jul 15 (0)
  • Are your first three all boys? Or are the oldest two boys? nt - Kimber 15:19 Jul 15 (3)
    • The second and third are boys. The girls are bookends. (m) - hopscotch 16:28 Jul 15 (2)
      • I suggest you read the book Birth Order by Kevin Leman. It may be that you son... - Kimber 16:36 Jul 15 (1)
        • Good points! I read that book two kids ago. I'll have to read it again. nm - hopscotch 17:00 Jul 15 (0)
  • For us it doesn't make a difference. Boundaries, respecting the need that some kids need their own private time, - momof7 14:21 Jul 15 (0)
• Your kids might enjoy slowly reading and discussing "Making Brother and Sisters Best Friends"... - abbeyej 13:50 Jul 15 (3)
  • There is also a CD of this book. It is not the book, but a recording of a conference they did. My kids loved listening to this! nt - momto5a's 17:14 Jul 15 (0)
  • You know, I thought I bought that book a couple months ago but I can't seem to find it. I'll check it out of the library. Thanks! nm - hopscotch 17:04 Jul 15 (0)
  • We do the "three nice things" game/punishment/redirect around here too with my boys with great success. It turns my most outspoken and emotional middle kid into a big pile of mush every. single. time. nt - Old Dominion Heather 16:01 Jul 15 (0)
• There is an inverse relationship between how nice my chidlren are and the time they spend with groups of other children. (m) - angela in ohio 12:47 Jul 15 (0)
• My kids are similar ages (8, 7 and 5) and all this sounds very familiar! (sm) - Maisy 12:43 Jul 15 (0)
• Ideas - lovemykids 12:39 Jul 15 (0)
• I have noticed a relationship between the amount of time my dc spend with their friends and an increase in impatience with each other... - Debbie C. 12:05 Jul 15 (0)
• I wouldn't do that... - GVA 11:29 Jul 15 (6)
  • A bit more... - GVA 11:52 Jul 15 (0)
  • I don't expect them to learn it on their own....... - hopscotch 11:50 Jul 15 (2)
    • Yes, I think your idea is good.. - Elizabeth 11:55 Jul 15 (1)
      • I like this book a lot. You can find a sample chapter on line (nt) - Laura in China 8:56 Jul 16 (0)
  • In my experience... - Elizabeth 11:50 Jul 15 (1)
    • Yes! That's what I mean....... - hopscotch 12:10 Jul 15 (0)

Thx for the response about the Pineapple tapes. I have them and wanted some MORE like them? nm - BarbinTN 10:56 Jul 15 (4)

• "The Rescue" by Dave & Barb Anderson? - mom2abcd 20:18 Jul 15 (1)
  • I think it's free here... not sure how to download. Wonderful story!!! - mom2abcd 20:20 Jul 15 (0)
• Sorry I misunderstood, Barb. Are you thinking along the lines of Your Story Hour?.. - Debbie C. 12:30 Jul 15 (1)
  • I guess. We have a few of those already but she LOVES Otto..Blessings! nm - BarbinTN 16:10 Jul 15 (0)

Evan Moor - anyone use these? do you have faves? - Lisa in VA 10:34 Jul 15 (4)

• I've used Ancient Egypt and Greek Myths- with a 6th grader we loved them and it made our studies fun and exciting! - Classic Mom 16:41 Jul 15 (0)
• I love Evan-Moor. Favorites are: - KidsHappen 15:07 Jul 15 (0)
• IMHO: How to Teach Art to Children and the History Pockets are not to be missed. Other very good items are. . . - Pegasus 14:44 Jul 15 (0)
• I like: - Dawn K 12:28 Jul 15 (0)

Has anyone taught grammar with just a good guide and copywork? nt - Closeacademy 10:25 Jul 15 (8)

• That is the way I do it through most of the elementary grades. - momof7 13:26 Jul 15 (6)
  • Can you tell me more about what you do? - Closeacademy 16:28 Jul 15 (5)
    • Here is a link to a description I wrote a while back. - momof7 16:47 Jul 15 (4)
      • momof7: question about your approach (m) - Jean in Newcastle 7:58 Jul 16 (2)
        • The very earliest approach - momof7 9:20 Jul 16 (1)
          • Thanks so much, this is all so helpful! nt - Jean in Newcastle 11:44 Jul 16 (0)
      • Thanks. I will take time to read it tonight. nt - Closeacademy 17:49 Jul 15 (0)
• I'm interested in doing this...... - hopscotch 12:19 Jul 15 (0)

SL users: what do you think of the writing prompts in SL7? - Laura in China 9:12 Jul 15 (6)

• I was looking over the new LA IG last night and must say that I am fairly impressed with the writing portion... - imeverywoman 10:04 Jul 15 (5)
  • Thanks - I'm actually more interested in specific history writing - Laura in China 10:10 Jul 15 (4)
    • I don't have LA 7 but I do have the new LA 6.... - Jenny in Atl 12:57 Jul 15 (3)
      • Thanks - what proportion of the assignments, would you say, are history-based? - Laura in China 20:02 Jul 15 (2)
        • Again, this is for Core 6 LA but I would say about half... - Jenny in Atl 4:53 Jul 16 (1)
          • Thanks. I'm still thinking this through but you've helped a lot (nt) - Laura in China 7:25 Jul 16 (0)

Does anyone have a daily or 3 day a week schedule for Apologia Zoology 1 w/ the notebook pages before I write one out?? Thanks!!(NT) - Mommyfaithe 7:49 Jul 15 (2)

• Join the yahoo group. There are... - Tina in WA 10:01 Jul 15 (0)
• The Apologia website has the notebook pages... - Christy in CO 8:18 Jul 15 (0)

If you chose "Jump In" over "Writing Strands" can you tell me why and do you plan to continue WS after Jump In? nt - Christy in CO 7:39 Jul 15 (1)

• They're not even in the same ballpark, IMHO. Jump In is *way* more fun... - mom2abcd 20:22 Jul 15 (0)

Chart integrating Singapore 4B into Saxon 6/5? - Valerie 7:39 Jul 15 (1)

• I think that your program might be stronger if you just work through both at the same time... - Old Dominion Heather 11:19 Jul 15 (0)

Math Blaster or other fun math game... - Carrie in Texas 7:37 Jul 15 (1)

• My kids have loved Math Missions. They play it quite frequently. NT - Night Elf 10:38 Jul 15 (0)

Looking for a good book or website on studying Leaves - paradise 7:04 Jul 15 (4)

• Some ideas.....m - Ellen moving to VA 8:14 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: A really fun activity for this is a leaf exchange........... - Amber 7:46 Jul 15 (2)
  • We'd be interested in participating in a leaf exchange! (nt) - Lori D. 8:02 Jul 15 (1)
    • Re: We'd be interested in participating in a leaf exchange! (nt) - carrie in texas 9:38 Jul 15 (0)

Hands and Hearts History Kits-are they worth it? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 1:56 Jul 15 (5)

• I think they are...at least for us (m) - Teachnmama 18:07 Jul 15 (0)
• Definitely!(m) - RA 17:21 Jul 15 (0)
• For us they are... - Diane 15:28 Jul 15 (0)
• Sadly, I'm going to say no, at least, not for our family...sm - 5wolfcubs 9:39 Jul 15 (0)
• Four our first year we did Ancients and I have to say we loved them - Fay up North 5:37 Jul 15 (0)

Grammar Choices - Laureen 0:56 Jul 15 (3)

• Re: Grammar Choices - LisaWA 8:48 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Grammar Choices - Jill 14:26 Jul 15 (0)
• For our family... - Tina in WA 9:58 Jul 15 (0)

Trigger Memory Systems - Kristin 22:34 Jul 14 (2)

• I used a similar product, Math the Fun Way. It was the only method..... - Kathy in MD 5:37 Jul 15 (0)
• It worked like a charm with my kids. :) - PattyNJ 3:08 Jul 15 (0)

I need ideas for writing projects for SOTW 4. Activity book? Other source? - Laura in China - no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 22:15 Jul 14 (16)

• Laura, I just made some up for the last 10 chapters... - Peela 4:16 Jul 17 (1)
  • Great! That will get me thinking. Thanks a lot (nt) - Laura in China 4:53 Jul 17 (0)
• Thanks everyone - I decided that I was being a weed and just needed to do a bit of work - Laura in China 7:52 Jul 16 (0)
• Laura, if you can find a cheap copy of the Oak Meadow history syllabus.... - Melissa B 2:08 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks - I'll look into it (nt) - Laura in China 2:39 Jul 16 (0)
• No, no writing projects, per se. Just writing from the outline of the chapter...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 14:03 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thanks. It helps to know what not to buy! (nt) - Laura in China 17:29 Jul 15 (0)
• How about HO?... - Arch At Home 10:30 Jul 15 (2)
  • I thought about that, but I don't think they've reached that period yet. Thanks. (nt) - Laura in China 17:28 Jul 15 (1)
    • Your right. Sorry. nt - Arch At Home 17:45 Jul 15 (0)
• Laura, this isn't about writing projects, but I have a question for you. (more) - Diane in Hong Kong 1:34 Jul 15 (5)
  • Oh, Diane, I understand so much!! That is exactly how I felt in Brazil - momof7 9:09 Jul 15 (1)
    • Yes, doesn't it feel like an amazing gift just to meet someone who speaks the same language? (more) - Diane in Hong Kong 20:52 Jul 15 (0)
  • There's a homeschooling group in HK - email me - Laura in China 1:43 Jul 15 (2)
    • You've got mail! (nt) - Diane in Hong Kong 3:19 Jul 15 (1)
      • I replied (nt) - Laura in China 3:42 Jul 15 (0)

What are you using for 3rd grade chemistry? nt - BirkenKathy 21:48 Jul 14 (10)

• We used WTM recs of living books, Fun with Atoms and Molecules, etc. nt - Regena in KY 17:09 Jul 15 (0)
• I am really excited about RS4K Chemistry 1 for my ds8 and Pre-Level 1 for my K... - Old Dominion Heather 11:16 Jul 15 (1)
  • It is only a 10-week course however... do you plan to stretch it out with other materials? - Jean in CA 12:06 Jul 15 (0)
• I used Living Learning Books Chemistry with my 3rd grader and K'er... - Susan in TN 6:33 Jul 15 (1)
  • We enjoyed LLB. Here's my review... - Sue in St Pete 17:49 Jul 15 (0)
• Noeo nt - HollyDay 5:57 Jul 15 (0)
• We did Adventures With Molecules last year-it was ok. I think other programs would've been much better. nft. - Jeanne in MN 22:54 Jul 14 (3)
  • What didn't you like about Adventures With Molecules? - lenasmommy 7:33 Jul 15 (2)
    • Personlly I thought it a bit over the kids' heads and a bit dull... - Jeanne in MN 13:23 Jul 15 (1)
      • Thanks! - lenasmommy 6:08 Jul 16 (0)

Has anyone written a schedule to coordinate Sonlight books to the SOTW? nt - Mom to 3 island boys 21:21 Jul 14 (3)

• Yep. (link only) - Staci in MO 21:44 Jul 14 (2)
  • (crossing finger) Has anyone done it chapter by chapter? :) nt - Mom to 3 island boys 21:55 Jul 14 (1)
    • for that, you'll need to get Core 6 and Core 7 IGs - AngieW in Texas 11:10 Jul 15 (0)

Spine book for weather unit? This would be for a 2nd grader and preschooler. TIA (nt) - KerriF 21:12 Jul 14 (4)

• I used "The Weather Detectives" nm - Tina in WA 22:02 Jul 14 (3)
  • Could you please describe this book? (nt) - Kelley 8:58 Jul 15 (2)
    • It is a neat book about 3 kids that... - Tina in WA 9:20 Jul 15 (1)
      • Sounds like a neat book! Thanks for sharing! (nt) - Kelley 9:40 Jul 15 (0)

Growing with Grammar questions - DeeFL 20:23 Jul 14 (1)

• Re: Growing with Grammar questions - Teresa in MO 21:30 Jul 14 (0)

Has anyone here made a schedule for Truthquest American history for younger kids? I thought I saw this somewhere. more - Karie 20:00 Jul 14 (3)

• There are schedules at this blog . . . - Adrianne in IL 11:29 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: Has anyone here made a schedule for Truthquest American history for younger kids? I thought I saw this somewhere. more - Deanna 10:08 Jul 15 (0)
• I've done something you might be interested in....m - Julieofsardis 21:13 Jul 14 (0)

World History Biographies? Also, thoughts on Cornerstone of Freedom Series - Linda...inOwasso 19:27 Jul 14 (1)

• link to "World Landmark" book series. and... LOVED Cornerstones of Freedom books... - Lori D. 8:16 Jul 15 (0)

Suggestions for curriculum/resource to use for 3rd grade Geography enrichment class????? - jen 19:20 Jul 14 (2)

• Our World by LearnSmart Publishing - oakmom 14:08 Jul 15 (0)
• Galloping the Globe - gapeach 19:29 Jul 14 (0)

SOTW 3 Activity Book - DeeFL 19:10 Jul 14 (2)

• Tryin the link again... - Mom to 3 island boys 21:54 Jul 14 (0)
• There are some on Amazon (link) - Mom to 3 island boys 21:53 Jul 14 (0)

Thanks for the math help way down the board (my posts are always buried before I can check back!). I responded below. nm - hopscotch 18:44 Jul 14 (0)

Can someone compare Scaredy Cat Reading and Sing Spell Read and Write? - Marsha 18:00 Jul 14 (0)

Has anyone used Total Language Plus? Can you share your experience? (m) - imeverywoman 17:49 Jul 14 (0)

Does anyone use LLATL? Is it thorough enough? - gapeach 17:22 Jul 14 (3)

• Well I would have to say it depends on your goals and the age of your dc... - Dayle in Guatemala 7:29 Jul 15 (2)
  • Thanks so much for responding. - gapeach 14:38 Jul 15 (0)
  • That should be Blue book to Gray book. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:30 Jul 15 (0)

Opinions/Apologia Elementary VS. Considering God's Creation? - Kim FL 16:37 Jul 14 (7)

• I have a second grader and had planned to do CGC this year, but decided to do some Apologia and some of Trivium's plans, along with a moon lapbook I found on the net - Chris in VA 9:19 Jul 15 (0)
• Apologia Elementary ...really like it here - paradise 5:46 Jul 15 (0)
• I adore the Apologia Exploring Creation Series. . . - BirkenKathy 21:50 Jul 14 (0)
• I loved CGC - I think it's a great science program to use when combining grades. (nt) - Mel 18:23 Jul 14 (0)
• CGC is recommended for Grades 2-7, or something close to that... - Debra in CO 16:45 Jul 14 (2)
  • Re: CGC is recommended for Grades 2-7, or something close to that... - Kim FL 17:01 Jul 14 (1)
    • Well, my experience is a bit crazy... - Debra in CO 18:32 Jul 14 (0)

Would it be confusing for a child to use Phonics Pathways with All about Spelling? - Rocking Horse 15:54 Jul 14 (1)

• I hope not, because that's what I'm planning. :-) nt - Contrarian Librarian 16:07 Jul 14 (0)

Question about SOTW 2 and dates. (m) - Contrarian Librarian 15:44 Jul 14 (3)

• I don't have a copy in front of me, but is there a dates list at the back, just before the index? - abbeyej 16:21 Jul 14 (2)
  • Ack! (Thunking forehead with heel of hand.) It's there! Thanks, abbey. :-) nt - Contrarian Librarian 16:46 Jul 14 (1)
    • Glad to be of help. I think I have a vague recollection of having the same confusion when I first got book 2 as well (since the format was different). nt - abbeyej 17:05 Jul 14 (0)

Question re: R&S 5 math - please help me out - liz 15:39 Jul 14 (3)

• Thanks, Rhonda and Ellie! (m) - liz 13:33 Jul 15 (0)
• Not sure, but... - RhondaM. 7:04 Jul 15 (0)
• After ABeka 4, R&S's Gaining Skill in Arithmetic (5)... - Ellie 20:35 Jul 14 (0)

How the Earth Works - Book??? - Anita Holton 15:31 Jul 14 (2)

• My Barnes and Noble still sells this series. It's by Reader's Digest. I don't think it's OOP...... nt - Regena in KY 19:07 Jul 14 (0)
• My library carries it. Perhaps yours does too? nt. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 15:37 Jul 14 (0)

K'NEX Science and Tech products from Rainbow R... m - adrienne 14:52 Jul 14 (0)

Sing, Spell, Read, and Write? - Lady Jenn 14:44 Jul 14 (2)

• That's how my two learned to read. Great phonic readers! nm - Sue in WA 16:09 Jul 16 (0)
• I have used it for two and am using it with my third. - Ida 19:10 Jul 14 (0)

Lisa (french or spanish) - Trivium Academy 14:44 Jul 14 (3)

• am I the Lisa? *Ü* sm - LisaWA 8:58 Jul 16 (0)
• Jessica, where did you order these? nt - abbeyej 15:21 Jul 14 (1)
  • www.mastermindtoys.com (inside) - Trivium Academy 15:29 Jul 14 (0)

Great buy! Just wanted to share that Borders had the 'Start Exporing Masterpieces' kit for $5.99 in their bargain area!.... - Tami 14:13 Jul 14 (3)

• In store, right? They aren't online, right? Thanks for the tip! nt - OKCyndi 20:56 Jul 14 (1)
  • Yes, in the store.(nt) - Tami 6:05 Jul 15 (0)
• Yes, I picked up one of these for each kid recently, and it's a *fabulous* resource for the price! nt - abbeyej 14:39 Jul 14 (0)

Finally Found a Great Resource for Rock Kits - Trisha in West Palm Beach 13:59 Jul 14 (1)

• We've been happy with the kit we got from there too-and what a sale they are having! nt - Ann in WA 14:09 Jul 14 (0)

Finally Found a Great Resource for Rock Kits - Trisha in West Palm Beach 13:59 Jul 14 (0)

Thoughts on starting a child in the middle of the 4-year history cycle? (m) - Contrarian Librarian 13:53 Jul 14 (5)

• I decided to split my two - Laura in China 4:08 Jul 15 (0)
• Thanks, everyone! :-) nt - Contrarian Librarian 15:40 Jul 14 (0)
• Sure thing!! My youngest jumped in at the end of the 1800s...worked great! (nt) - Sam in WA 14:51 Jul 14 (0)
• Yup! It's called "folding them in" (m) - Stephanie not in TX 14:16 Jul 14 (0)
• Oh, absolutely! Start them where you are when they are old enough to join in. They'll get it all the next go around! nt - Jana(NC) 13:59 Jul 14 (0)

Online samples for CLE - Polly 13:44 Jul 14 (1)

• Re: Online samples for CLE - rsmofga 14:21 Jul 14 (0)

I just received First Language Lessons 3! How much is it to make it spiral bound? Anyone done this? nt - Rich with kids 12:25 Jul 14 (2)

• I am so glad you posted this. . . - BirkenKathy 21:53 Jul 14 (0)
• A buck to cut off the binding and another couple of dollars to spiral bind it at Kinkos. nt - abbeyej 15:30 Jul 14 (0)

IEW Question... - LunaLee 12:21 Jul 14 (1)

• Never Mind ;-)... I figured it out. nt. - LunaLee 14:37 Jul 14 (0)

Anyone use R&S English with CW Homer? .. - momto5a's 12:18 Jul 14 (0)

SWR users who have gone to a seminar..... - siloam 12:03 Jul 14 (16)

• Couple things... - OhElizabeth 13:37 Jul 15 (9)
  • Hey, Elizabeth! - siloam 15:21 Jul 15 (4)
    • Observation! (m) - OhElizabeth 15:34 Jul 15 (2)
      • I will have to think about that option. - siloam 15:55 Jul 15 (1)
        • He needs a hint button... - OhElizabeth 16:13 Jul 15 (0)
    • By the way... - siloam 15:23 Jul 15 (0)
  • Ok....I can't let it go.....it's your headache! :) nt - momof7 14:16 Jul 15 (0)
  • Just want to correct one point, Elizabeth. Apples and Pears is hugely dictation oriented - momof7 14:12 Jul 15 (2)
    • Well that's interesting... - OhElizabeth 15:37 Jul 15 (1)
      • Look at the other levels. - siloam 15:43 Jul 15 (0)
• I've been to a seminar... - Sunny 14:31 Jul 14 (4)
  • Thanks, Sunny.... - siloam 17:09 Jul 14 (3)
    • a couple of suggestions - momof7 17:38 Jul 14 (2)
      • I think I figured out my problem!! - siloam 20:11 Jul 14 (1)
        • Not sure I'm any help, but.... - Another Lynn 4:09 Jul 15 (0)
• p.s..... - siloam 12:04 Jul 14 (0)

I am looking for a foreign language program... (not Rosetts or PowerGlide) - Lady Jenn 11:59 Jul 14 (3)

• How about Easy Spanish? I have Easy French...... - Lisawa 9:02 Jul 16 (0)
• Lots of Spanish choices - Cindyg 15:21 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: I am looking for a foreign language program... (not Rosetts or PowerGlide) - gapeach 17:13 Jul 14 (0)

momof7 and other Apples and Pears users, questions... - siloam 11:54 Jul 14 (5)

• I never set a pace for spelling. (LOL!!) We go for mastery!! - momof7 16:09 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks! - siloam 16:57 Jul 14 (0)
• There are daily lessons, but they are long.... - Michelle T 15:25 Jul 14 (2)
  • So each level is one day of work? - siloam 17:00 Jul 14 (1)
    • Yes, at least in book A, each level is a day's work. It's a lot, my son makes enough of a fuss over doing half a lesson! nt - Michelle T 17:09 Jul 14 (0)

Bump, bump. Trying to repost: Where to place ds in SL?? Level 3 or 100? - Osmosis Mom 10:38 Jul 14 (2)

• Re: Bump, bump. Trying to repost: Where to place ds in SL?? Level 3 or 100? - Laura in VA 10:55 Jul 14 (1)
  • Laura, thanks. I figured this after I looked core 100 over today - Osmosis Mom 14:21 Jul 14 (0)

Would you mind taking a look at my second grade and preschool schedule? (m) - KerriF 10:37 Jul 14 (5)

• Looks great! I've come to LOVE the silent hours between 5:30 & 7:00 :o) (nt) - threelops 19:00 Jul 14 (1)
  • Same here!!! When I wake up later, it throws me off.(nt) - Tami 13:39 Jul 15 (0)
• Looks great! nt - Testimony 13:57 Jul 14 (0)
• Looks good to me. I, too, would have a hard time waking at 5:30 and getting down to business! (nt) - gina 13:19 Jul 14 (0)
• Looks very good! LOL on the waking up at 5:30 caveat! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 11:53 Jul 14 (0)

Anyone use Masterpiece Art Instruction/teachartathome.com??? - Sam in WA 10:20 Jul 14 (0)

Phonics Question - Tanya 10:14 Jul 14 (3)

• Yes, I'd have to say... - Ellie 10:21 Jul 14 (2)
  • What is ETC? - Tanya 10:37 Jul 14 (1)
    • ETC is Explode the Code....(m) - KerriF 10:54 Jul 14 (0)

How does my 6th grader's Schedule LOOK? - Judith 9:56 Jul 14 (3)

• thank you! - Judith 16:51 Jul 14 (0)
• Looks very complete to me. nt - Veronica 15:37 Jul 14 (0)
• Looks great to me. nt - Christy in CO 11:14 Jul 14 (0)

Kathy in VA...I just sent you my General Science plans. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:15 Jul 14 (1)

• Got it. It looks great. Thanks for sharing. -nt - Kathie in VA 5:46 Jul 16 (0)

Thanks for the HTTS help below (Julie, momof7, Kathie)! m - profmom 9:10 Jul 14 (5)

• profmom, - mom2abcd 10:17 Jul 14 (1)
  • I emailed earlier. Thanks. nt - profmom 21:27 Jul 14 (0)
• One last Q: Do you recommend HTTS for all kids or only struggling spellers? nt - profmom 10:15 Jul 14 (2)
  • all kids. :) - momof7 16:01 Jul 14 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - profmom 21:26 Jul 14 (0)

MOTH - Managers of Their Homes Advice Please - EgoElfWife 8:51 Jul 14 (14)

• Re: MOTH - Managers of Their Homes Advice Please - Deanna 18:21 Jul 14 (3)
  • There is one on the swap boards right now. nt - Closeacademy 4:51 Jul 15 (2)
    • Thank you. I am in the process of purchasing it. nt - EgoElfWife 5:36 Jul 15 (1)
      • Did you ask the seller if it includes.... - Donna A. 14:41 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: MOTH - Managers of Their Homes Advice Please - Pam L 15:07 Jul 14 (0)
• To be honest... (m) - Graceann 12:18 Jul 14 (0)
• Hurry... - profmom 11:37 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thank you. nt - EgoElfWife 5:36 Jul 15 (0)
• Our experience with MOTH - Closeacademy 11:07 Jul 14 (0)
• We use it and it is very helpful...(m) - Laura in OK 10:25 Jul 14 (3)
  • couldn't get www.magnificentmanagers.com to work... maybe because it's still under construction??? nt - Another Lynn 4:17 Jul 15 (2)
    • Here is the correct link... - Michelle My Bell 11:52 Jul 15 (1)
      • Thanks!!! nt - Another Lynn 12:18 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: MOTH - Managers of Their Homes Advice Please - profmom 9:32 Jul 14 (0)

Is anyone happily using just Truthquest for history? . . . - Momto5girls 8:47 Jul 14 (8)

• Raising my hand excitedly here!!! We have used for 4 years and LOVE it.(nt) - Tami 14:56 Jul 14 (2)
  • Ooh, Tami, can you tell me which years you used and how old your dc were? . . . - Momto5girls 21:06 Jul 14 (1)
    • I have some TQ info at my blog... - Tami 13:35 Jul 15 (0)
• We did for many years of elementary! It's fine with supplementation. ntq - Sunny 14:32 Jul 14 (1)
  • Oops, fine WITHOUT supplementing :) nt - Sunny 16:49 Jul 14 (0)
• We are using Middle Ages... - RhondaM. 11:55 Jul 14 (0)
• We are. We are using the Renaissance/Reformation/Age of Exploration one. The only thing I add to it is the occasional project and notebooking pages.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:06 Jul 14 (0)
• I used it as a guide...but then, we had already gone through ancients twice... - Dooley 8:55 Jul 14 (0)

Is anyone planning on using WP's Quest for Ancients or Middle Ages?? nt - Chris in CA 8:42 Jul 14 (8)

• We'll be starting it in the fall - Melissa 12:57 Jul 14 (1)
  • Which one, Ancients or Middle Ages? - Chris in CA 20:48 Jul 15 (0)
• Starting to use it in the fall - Deb in MI 11:35 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks for the tip, I'm on the - Chris in CA 20:49 Jul 15 (0)
• We're using WP Quest for the Middle Ages... - Laura in VA 8:46 Jul 14 (3)
  • Which books did you look at and say, "Wow!" LOL - mom2abcd 10:18 Jul 14 (2)
    • Oh, my that's a hard one! - Laura in VA 10:58 Jul 14 (1)
      • Laura, did you buy the whole package? - Chris in CA 20:50 Jul 15 (0)

Using Saxon and Singapore together? - Karen in MO 8:18 Jul 14 (5)

• We started using the Challenging Word Problem books. (m) - threelops 19:04 Jul 14 (0)
• Have you seen the Intensive Practice? Not to add more to the confusion. (m) - Testimony 14:09 Jul 14 (0)
• Coursebooks and workbooks. NT - Lh 13:01 Jul 14 (0)
• well if you're supplementing to teach the SM way of doing mental math then..... - Johanna 10:17 Jul 14 (0)
• We use both, but if I were to choose only one book, it would be Challenging Word Problems - Book 3 with 5/4, 4 with 6/5 etc. nt - Melissa B 9:48 Jul 14 (0)

One more question on Jump In! writing..... grade level..... - Michelle T 7:53 Jul 14 (1)

• After a closer look, I think 4th gr. is too young. It does get more advanced as it goes nt - Angel 11:47 Jul 14 (0)

What grade do you think you should begin spelling? sm - Melanie in Wa 7:41 Jul 14 (5)

• start now. - Lh 15:10 Jul 14 (0)
• I guess I'm an oddball b/c I've always taught it right along side phonics. nt - Daisy 10:43 Jul 14 (1)
  • No, not an odd-ball. I'm doing that now w/ 2 of my dc (m) - Vanna 18:53 Jul 14 (0)
• I chose when my son began reading fluently as well -- - Dawn K 8:31 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks Dawn this was helpful, I think we will wait until mid year. nt - Melanie in Wa 11:57 Jul 14 (0)

Veritas Press history, anyone? - jab 7:17 Jul 14 (6)

• Jab, you might like to check out the... - OhElizabeth 15:44 Jul 15 (0)
• I am actually jumping ship from VP at grade 5, but.... - *anj* 7:39 Jul 14 (4)
  • Re: I am actually jumping ship from VP at grade 5, but.... - jab 9:22 Jul 14 (3)
    • Sure... - *anj* 12:33 Jul 14 (0)
    • oh, good night nurse! I didn't read your post very carefully! (more) - Hoggirl 10:53 Jul 14 (0)
    • interrupting (sorry) - Hoggirl 10:51 Jul 14 (0)

New to Homeschooling, would love advice - Kim 7:09 Jul 14 (7)

• This coming September my older son will read SOTW 4 and then next year he will be a fifth grader, I will repeat the cycle and have him read Vol. 1 again. - Testimony 14:24 Jul 14 (0)
• I still use SOTW, even with my high readers - Laura in China 7:36 Jul 14 (3)
  • I very much agree that the content of the SL6 books would be too much for k&2..... - Rhondabee 17:43 Jul 14 (2)
    • The other issue is that SL uses two SOTW books a year, which is very fast for the young ones - Laura in China 18:44 Jul 14 (1)
      • I agree. nt - Rhondabee 12:31 Jul 15 (0)
• About SOTW... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:11 Jul 14 (1)
  • Re: About SOTW... - Kim 16:29 Jul 14 (0)

Does Horizons Phonics/Spelling have test/quizzes? - gapeach 6:31 Jul 14 (1)

• I am using Horizons Phonics, but we're only a few weeks into K (m) - angela in ohio 7:30 Jul 14 (0)

my 10yo hates to read with his "eyeballs" and prefers to read with his "ears".... - Nicole M 6:30 Jul 14 (9)

• I guess I don't really see a problem :-) .. - Ellie 16:21 Jul 15 (0)
• Often I read just the first chapter of a book aloud, then hand it over to my ds, 10. - lovemykids 10:05 Jul 14 (1)
  • I do this too.. works almost every time. n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 10:50 Jul 14 (0)
• these are fantasic ideas.... - Nicole M 8:56 Jul 14 (0)
• Agreeing with the other ladies... - Lori D. 8:51 Jul 14 (0)
• I wouldn't buy anything expensive - Dawn K 8:34 Jul 14 (0)
• How about assigned reading (books you chose for him to read)... m - Vanna 8:18 Jul 14 (0)
• No need for an expensive program. It sounds like he'll start reading again when he finds something else he likes. . . - Pegasus 7:16 Jul 14 (0)
• My 12yo loves his audio books... - JennW in SoCal 7:16 Jul 14 (0)

Opinions American history text/resources appropriate for K/1st? - Melissa in NJ 6:22 Jul 14 (5)

• Thanks everyone! Will continue researching the ones you mentioned (nt) - Melissa in NJ 8:20 Jul 16 (0)
• I'm using "I Love America" part 1 from Love to Learn (M) - one l michele 16:33 Jul 15 (0)
• Eggleston and D'Aulaires are both age-appropriate. Also consider MFW Adventures. nt - OhElizabeth 6:55 Jul 14 (0)
• This Country of Ours - but watch out for dated social/racial attitudes (nt) - Laura in China 6:34 Jul 14 (1)
  • D'Aullaires books have some racial ignorance I would be aware of as well - Dawn K 8:38 Jul 14 (0)

Anyone own the "Pineapple MIssionary Tapes"? DD loves these - BarbinTN 6:07 Jul 14 (3)

• Is this what you're speaking of? There's an MP3 download - Dawn K 21:32 Jul 14 (0)
• The ones by Otto Koning?... - Debbie C. 21:04 Jul 14 (0)
• could you tell me more about these, please. nt - Johanna 7:24 Jul 14 (0)

Last two questions for those using Apologia General or Physical Science.. how many days a week do you do science and should Pre-Alg. be done before Phy. Science or during? nt - Christy in CO 5:27 Jul 14 (4)

• I'm using the lesson plans on the Donna Young site: - momofkhm 7:10 Jul 14 (0)
• I purchased lesson plans to help me schedule better - We are doing General Science w/ Lials BCM. hth (nt) - Mel 5:34 Jul 14 (1)
  • I did my first yr also.....in the future, you'll realize that the plans simply - momof7 5:37 Jul 14 (0)
• We do those books in 7th/8th grade - momof7 5:31 Jul 14 (0)

First Language Lessons - Level 3 - srjbdl 5:23 Jul 14 (1)

• Yea! I just ordered this... I love the way Jessie Wise writes the practice sentences to appeal to boys as well as girls. nt - Old Dominion Heather 6:34 Jul 14 (0)

Does anyone know how many users are allowed for each subject of SOS? I thought it was 5? nt - Quiver0f10 5:05 Jul 14 (0)

Historical fiction in English about 19th/20th C in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Canada, Africa? - Laura in China 4:53 Jul 14 (18)

• New Zealand historical fiction....may be difficult to find.. - Helen in NZ 17:30 Jul 14 (3)
  • I just checked: Hong Kong public library has a few - Laura in China 18:59 Jul 14 (1)
    • Moa Hunter first, then either of the other two - Helen in NZ 19:13 Jul 15 (0)
  • Thanks - I'll have a look for them (nt) - Laura in China 18:49 Jul 14 (0)
• South African: Jock of the Bushveld and Cry the Beloved Country - Hannah 11:40 Jul 14 (3)
  • Thanks, Hannah (m) - Laura in China 19:16 Jul 14 (2)
    • Laura, I read it BC (before children) more than ten years ago, - Hannah 2:54 Jul 15 (1)
      • It sounds like you've got a good library in Hong Kong - Hannah 3:08 Jul 15 (0)
• Here are a few more... m - Jenny in Atl 7:07 Jul 14 (0)
• You guys are great: anything for Ireland - same period? (nt) - Laura in China 6:31 Jul 14 (3)
  • This may be more realistic than historical fiction... - Karen K. in Tx 8:00 Jul 14 (1)
    • Oops! Forgot the link... - Karen K. in Tx 8:01 Jul 14 (0)
  • The Last Wolf of Ireland by Elona Malterre nt - Jenny in Atl 7:15 Jul 14 (0)
• For 10th grade level, you could try A Bend In the River - kalanamak 6:17 Jul 14 (1)
  • Something I forgot to mention about the Naipauls - kalanamak 6:34 Jul 14 (0)
• Australia: We of the Never Never, Seven Little Australians, I Can Jump Puddles, Storm Boy, ...... - Peela 5:51 Jul 14 (1)
  • To be precise We of the Never Never and Little Black Princess are - kalanamak 6:11 Jul 14 (0)
• Mutiny on the Bounty for Australia/South Pacific - momof7 5:11 Jul 14 (0)

A few questions about Writing Tales, if anyone could help me (m) - Dana in NC 4:51 Jul 14 (3)

• regarding jumping levels in WT - Amy from WT 17:19 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: A few questions about Writing Tales, if anyone could help me (m) - Kimber 15:38 Jul 15 (0)
• Sorry, I'm no help. But I hope someone answers, because I have some of the same questions. - Maisy 19:05 Jul 14 (0)

How to use standard tests? Do I... - Classic Mom 4:43 Jul 14 (1)

• Either one, as long as you do it the same way each time... - Ellie 6:34 Jul 14 (0)

Where to place ds age 12 in Sept. -core 100 or 3?? - Osmosis Mom 4:33 Jul 14 (2)

• I'd place the 12 yo with the 13 yo in core 100 (m) - Graceann 12:23 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks for your answer. It makes sense nt - Osmosis Mom 3:31 Jul 15 (0)

How do I combine SL's core 100 and cores 3 and 4? Where to split 100 to follow 4? - Osmosis Mom 4:27 Jul 14 (2)

• I did this a number of years ago... - Laura in CT 5:25 Jul 14 (1)
  • That sounds simple enough (even for me, hehe!!) Thanks! - Osmosis Mom 5:50 Jul 14 (0)

search messages - Jennifer 22:44 Jul 13 (2)

• This question needs to be asked so frequently - perhaps the webmaster could tag it at the top - along with using http://www.google.com and typing into the search box "site:wtmboards.com search-string"? - Mom to 3 island boys 21:30 Jul 14 (0)
• Searching......m - Julieofsardis 22:54 Jul 13 (0)

ABBREVIATIONS-HELP - Jennifer 22:11 Jul 13 (2)

• link on the message board index for common abbreviations - gapeach 18:57 Jul 14 (0)
• Re: ABBREVIATIONS-HELP - *anj* 0:08 Jul 14 (0)

What has really worked for your children in learning a foreign language? - Laura in China 22:10 Jul 13 (29)

• Dsil learned German in high school... - mom2abcd 10:32 Jul 14 (1)
  • Yes! - Susie in CA 13:38 Jul 14 (0)
• Agree with what's been said, but there can also be value to learning a language without spoken fluency. - Ida 8:14 Jul 14 (0)
• Consistancy! - Susie in CA 7:21 Jul 14 (4)
  • It's okay - It's not I who have a problem - Laura in China 8:06 Jul 14 (3)
    • I know, I forgot to add that this was for your friend. :-) - Susie in CA 8:25 Jul 14 (2)
      • Not a problem - I just didn't want to sound too lame - Laura in China 8:32 Jul 14 (1)
        • Never crossed my mind ... to think that. :-) nt - Susie in CA 13:40 Jul 14 (0)
• Short of living in a community that speaks that language, I would suggest trying to recreate it as much as possible.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 6:40 Jul 14 (1)
  • Interesting conversation. Auditory discrimination is another reason to start young. - momof7 7:53 Jul 14 (0)
• Good luck.... - Tammy 5:42 Jul 14 (12)
  • Yes and no. - momof7 5:58 Jul 14 (11)
    • Just my opinion.... - Tammy 7:00 Jul 14 (10)
      • Poking my head in here... - Trivium Academy 7:10 Jul 14 (8)
        • And the issue of retaining fluency.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:17 Jul 14 (7)
          • I think if you achieve real fluency then you will retain it, unless you are too young - Laura in China 8:13 Jul 14 (0)
          • Right. I'm learning French right now not for the "fun" of it... - Trivium Academy 7:23 Jul 14 (5)
            • I have a friend in the States who taught herself Arabic then taught her kids.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:35 Jul 14 (4)
              • Wow! Arabic is hard! nt - Daisy 14:04 Jul 14 (1)
                • I don't think it's any harder than Latin, once you get beyond the different writing system. It kinda goes in waves, really hard, then easier, then harder, lol. n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 15:27 Jul 14 (0)
              • What a story! What about her parents? I'd be sad if my grandkids couldn't talk with me. - mom2abcd 10:25 Jul 14 (1)
                • Her husband is Arab, but I believe the true motivation was a religious one.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 10:38 Jul 14 (0)
      • I think I can understand your viewpoint.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:09 Jul 14 (0)
• I forgot to say - she's interested in a modern language (nt) - Laura in China 22:12 Jul 13 (5)
  • I keep considering Alliance Francais..... - Peela 2:27 Jul 14 (4)
    • I looked them up Peela. That is an interesting organization. - momof7 5:35 Jul 14 (3)
      • I think its probably depends on the group... - Peela 20:21 Jul 14 (1)
        • Thanks Peela. I'm going to see how our yr starts off in a couple of weeks - momof7 19:57 Jul 15 (0)
      • We have a branch in Abu Dhabi.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 6:46 Jul 14 (0)

Has anyone tried using the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, much in the same was as the History Encycl. for science.... - Christy in CO 22:03 Jul 13 (4)

• We have at the elemantary level. www.lovetolearn.net , Diane Hopkins use to have an article on how to use this ency. as your core for science all the way through school. It is a spring board for further reading and experiments. nt - r 6:49 Jul 14 (3)
  • Do you have a link to the Diane Hopkins article? I couldn't find it on the website. TIA nt - WABeth 8:59 Jul 14 (2)
    • It was in the catalog a year or 2 ago, maybe you could email her about science. nt - r 9:39 Jul 14 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - WABeth 10:42 Jul 14 (0)

Why does WTM recommend Latin and Grammar? - Jenny Wells 21:47 Jul 13 (4)

• Re: Why does WTM recommend Latin and Grammar? - Jenny Wells 19:22 Jul 16 (0)
• Because it is good for the brain. - Closeacademy 4:36 Jul 14 (2)
  • An editor for Newsweek once came to my college and talked to us about our futures - kalanamak 6:22 Jul 14 (1)
    • You didn't *enjoy* organic chemistry?? Bwahahaha (nt) - Catherine 12:13 Jul 14 (0)

Tapestry of Grace questions..... - gail 21:32 Jul 13 (16)

• A few Tapestry thoughts *Ü* - LisaWA 9:49 Jul 16 (0)
• I'm heading into my 4th year of TOG... - Sam in WA 10:18 Jul 14 (0)
• Here's my 5th graders yr.1 schedule - RA 10:17 Jul 14 (0)
• What I'm doing with my 5th grader next year (Christian content).... - Rebecca in VA 8:14 Jul 14 (5)
  • Wow, Rebecca, I am truly inspired by this! Those children are blessed to have you! (more) - MamaPapa 7:07 Jul 15 (1)
    • Thank you for your encouraging words! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 19:28 Jul 15 (0)
  • P.S. Field trips.... - Rebecca in VA 8:47 Jul 14 (0)
  • Rebecca, this class sounds soooo interesting! - Chris in VA 8:28 Jul 14 (1)
    • Done! - Rebecca in VA 8:48 Jul 14 (0)
• link to finding the books you need - r 7:00 Jul 14 (0)
• Re: Tapestry of Grace questions..... - Janice in NJ 5:12 Jul 14 (3)
  • Psst. Janice. I have a question for you on the H.S. board about BJUP science. Thanks :-) nt - karenciavo 5:54 Jul 14 (1)
    • Oops. Sorry! - Janice in NJ 7:49 Jul 14 (0)
  • Wise words, Janice! nt - Jana(NC) 5:21 Jul 14 (0)
• Re: Tapestry of Grace questions..... - *anj* 0:01 Jul 14 (1)
  • a more specific link - *anj* 0:03 Jul 14 (0)

Writing in 3rd grade, esp. those who have followed the WTM suggestions, and btdt - mamato3 21:00 Jul 13 (4)

• We started CW last year with ds (9 - 3rd grade).. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 6:58 Jul 14 (0)
• Well I didn't view CW/WT as such a divergence from the WTM approach... - OhElizabeth 21:40 Jul 13 (2)
  • Hmmm; that is a good way to look at it, OhE. Thanks for the help in thinking it all through. nh - mamato3 5:09 Jul 14 (0)
  • So, how many narrations/writing projects does your child do each week? - Karie 4:31 Jul 14 (0)

Is there a phonics/LA program with tests/quizzes? - gapeach 19:57 Jul 13 (7)

• Christian Light Education LA has 2 quizzes and a test per light unit (10 in a year) nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:08 Jul 15 (1)
  • What is CL? - gapeach 14:42 Jul 15 (0)
• SSRW has "assessments." nt. - nt 8:21 Jul 14 (0)
• Thanks everyone for your responses!!! - gapeach 6:03 Jul 14 (0)
• Abeka has tests / quizzes (nt) - Mel 5:37 Jul 14 (0)
• Saxon Phonics has weekly assessments. (nt) - Louise 22:42 Jul 13 (0)
• Don't know about phonics. Shurley English has weekly tests. nt - FloridaLisa 20:32 Jul 13 (0)

LA program - gapeach 19:40 Jul 13 (0)

Know of any free online bible curriculums? - sr 19:28 Jul 13 (3)

• For you or the kids? Kay Arthur has a free Precepts for Life study at Oneplace.com that I really like for *myself.*(nt) - Tami 13:37 Jul 15 (0)
• free Bible Curriculums - Trivium Academy 20:19 Jul 13 (0)
• Calvary Chapel (Link inside) - Midwest Momma 20:00 Jul 13 (0)

WP What is it? - MAG 19:11 Jul 13 (6)

• Home School Abbreviations page with links ... - Debbie in Plano 22:07 Jul 13 (0)
• Is it Winter Promise?? www.winterpromise.com nt - Daisy 19:17 Jul 13 (4)
  • no, NO! don't go there, don't look! - Nicole M 19:20 Jul 13 (3)
    • Oh, well, now for pete's sake! What did you have to go and do that for? (m) - Melissa in NJ 19:42 Jul 13 (1)
      • what?! Science? I didn't even look at the science pages, I was so wrapped up in the history. - Nicole M 6:20 Jul 14 (0)
    • ITA!! I probably shouldn't have even posted the link. Pretend it never happened. nt - Daisy 19:23 Jul 13 (0)

Read aloud problem - MAG 19:09 Jul 13 (5)

• I always choose exciting books above the child's reading level so they will want me to read more. - Karen in CO 20:53 Jul 13 (0)
• Lori has fabulous ideas (as she always does) but here's just one more. - Trivium Academy 20:30 Jul 13 (0)
• A few ideas... - Lori D. 20:10 Jul 13 (0)
• how about doing it during meal times? nt - Johanna 19:20 Jul 13 (1)
  • Thank you so much ladies!!!!! - Mag 18:53 Jul 14 (0)

Is anyone using/have reviews of the Critical Thinking Company's new core math program? grade 1? tx (nt) - SM 18:16 Jul 13 (0)

Needing help with grammar now please. :) - Felicia from OK 18:12 Jul 13 (5)

• Thank you all so much....Think I'll stick with BJ :D - Felicia in OK 19:22 Jul 13 (0)
• If your dd likes BJU, better stay with it. My boys have tried both BJU and R & S and prefer BJU for th