New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 26 (0)

Science Curr. - TCoppock 22:15 Jul 26 (0)

Another SL question about core 100 - mommyc 22:03 Jul 26 (0)

Another question about RightStart math - m - KYHokiemom 21:53 Jul 26 (1)

• Yes! :) nt - Stephanie not in TX 22:51 Jul 26 (0)

For Chemistry this year, I'm using Adv. with Atoms - would adding Real Science 4 kids be overkill or necessary? m - KYHokiemom 21:10 Jul 26 (1)

• I would use RS4K as a spine, and supplement with AAM. nt - Stephanie not in TX 22:51 Jul 26 (0)

Question about This Country of Ours and Foster books (AO years 4 and 5)... - Lynn in Caribbean 21:09 Jul 26 (2)

• The Foster books are some of my favorite history books. I have learned quite a bit myself from both the Foster and Marshall books. nt - Melissa B 22:37 Jul 26 (0)
• about TCOO and Foster books... - Janine 22:24 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used Times Tables Soundtracks from School Specialty Publishing? link inside - Trivium Academy 20:43 Jul 26 (0)

United Streaming...Worth the $$$ ? - Linda in CA 19:37 Jul 26 (7)

• Be aware . . . please know this if you are considering United Streaming for this coming year. (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 20:25 Jul 26 (5)
  • can I get a copy of this. too - marianne in TX 21:19 Jul 26 (0)
  • I downloaded the Elementary Spanish Teacher's Guide for grades 5-6 today with no problem... - Magic Wand 21:17 Jul 26 (0)
  • Email sent to you both. :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 20:55 Jul 26 (0)
  • Re: Be aware . . . please know this if you are considering United Streaming for this coming year. (m) - Linda in CA 20:42 Jul 26 (0)
  • Jennefer, Could I get a copy of the spreadsheet? - yvonne in ca 20:41 Jul 26 (0)
• I am doing the free trial right now - AngieW in Texas 19:59 Jul 26 (0)

Truthquest History - Debbie 19:37 Jul 26 (0)

Making a science notebook - amy c 19:36 Jul 26 (1)

• Oops! I accidentally posted this again. Please ignore! (nt) - amy c 19:37 Jul 26 (0)

Have y'all seen these literature guides for elementary grades? - Gamom3 19:33 Jul 26 (5)

• Maybe try this link? - Katty 19:42 Jul 26 (1)
  • I meant a free preview, not the whole book is in this link nt. - Katty 19:45 Jul 26 (0)
• Sorry link didn't work...trying again - Gamom3 19:35 Jul 26 (2)
  • trying again....these are on Amazon - Gamom3 19:36 Jul 26 (1)
    • To link Amazon cut off everything after the first long set of numbers.... - Tap, tap, tap 22:02 Jul 26 (0)

CQLA - Debbie 19:30 Jul 26 (0)

Is it possible/advisable to use Galore Park's Spanish program if you don't speak Spanish? What age do you recommend starting? nt - Heather in VA 19:17 Jul 26 (2)

• I use them...m - Patricia in ATL 21:40 Jul 26 (0)
• The program is officially for age 13 to 16 - Laura in China 19:23 Jul 26 (0)

SOTW 1 Revision Question - Marie in OH 19:08 Jul 26 (1)

• The text of the revised & original SOTW 1 are the same... - Karen K. in Tx 19:28 Jul 26 (0)

Rhonda in TX - linda 18:00 Jul 26 (0)

TOG again, how do you know how much work is enough? too much? - Chris in CA 18:00 Jul 26 (4)

• Re: TOG again, how do you know how much work is enough? too much? - karenciavo 18:38 Jul 26 (3)
  • Thank you Karen, I am most concerned about the - Chris in CA 20:07 Jul 26 (2)
    • My thoughts... - siloam 20:41 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thanks Heather, you've used - Chris in CA 20:57 Jul 26 (0)

phonics pathways - linda 17:52 Jul 26 (4)

• Word ladders... similar to Abeka. (nt) - Donna A. 19:38 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: phonics pathways - gapeach 18:10 Jul 26 (1)
  • Any difference between the 2000 ed. & the 2005 ed.? (m) - Holly in WA 21:34 Jul 26 (0)
• I think families (m) - K&R's Mom 18:06 Jul 26 (0)

rainbow science vs Apologia - linda 17:48 Jul 26 (0)

We never seem to get to music/art appreciation...need opinions on Harmony/Artelier...any others? - GAMomof5 17:10 Jul 26 (11)

• Re: We never seem to get to music/art appreciation...need opinions on Harmony/Artelier...any others? - LindaOz 20:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Thanks, everyone...I am still looking into things.... - GAMomof5 19:24 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm on the same wavelength...(m) - Colleen 19:04 Jul 26 (2)
  • Correction...(m) - Colleen 19:07 Jul 26 (1)
    • Oh, dear, and yet another...(m) - Colleen 19:25 Jul 26 (0)
• We're nearing the end of our first year with Harmony Fine Arts and love it! (m) - Leslie in TN 17:50 Jul 26 (2)
  • Leslie -- what ages are yours? (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:03 Jul 26 (1)
    • I have two dds (8) and ds (6)... - Leslie in TN 20:24 Jul 26 (0)
• We are going to use Harmony Fine Arts next year - Hoggirl 17:37 Jul 26 (1)
  • This is us too...exactly. Middle option...one hour per week, listen in the car for additional exposure...nt - Magic Wand 19:15 Jul 26 (0)
• We decided to go with Artistic Pursuits, but haven't started yet... - Kay in Cal 17:13 Jul 26 (0)

memorization: do YOU substitute Scripture for poem memorization or use both? (m) - Emily 17:07 Jul 26 (4)

• Both (more) - Laurie4b 18:39 Jul 26 (0)
• Our primary memorization has been scripture, but dc also memorize speeches & poems here and there, as well as presidents and some history facts. nt - FloridaLisa 18:11 Jul 26 (0)
• We memorize mainly Scripture and catechism... - mom2abcd 17:38 Jul 26 (0)
• We do Scriptures and hymns... - Midwest Momma 17:27 Jul 26 (0)

I need help! I am doing a lib program on space ... - Stellarmom 17:02 Jul 26 (0)

I need help! I am doing a lib program on space ... - Stellarmom 17:02 Jul 26 (0)

Making a science notebook - amy c 16:02 Jul 26 (3)

• You might find some good free notebooking pages at (m) - StacyTea 16:43 Jul 26 (2)
  • Also (m) - StacyTea 16:50 Jul 26 (1)
    • You can also print off things from Enchanted Learning. nt - Regena in KY 17:30 Jul 26 (0)

Daily Lesson Plans for WRR? - Amy 15:34 Jul 26 (1)

• Welcome :-) Are you asking about Writing Road to Reading by Romalda Spalding?... - Ellie 22:13 Jul 26 (0)

Light, immersion-type Arabic program for a 7th grader?... - Nan in Mass - with lots of wishful thinking 15:31 Jul 26 (12)

• So, I guess I want Egytian Arabic... - Nan in Mass 16:33 Jul 26 (4)
  • But why? It'd be like learning Southern dialect without learning formal - Osmosis Mom 16:54 Jul 26 (3)
    • Because he wants to go to Egypt... - Nan in Mass 18:55 Jul 26 (2)
      • Nan, there are some really awesome summer programs for learning arabic... - OhElizabeth 20:49 Jul 26 (0)
      • Actually, I used my French quite a bit when I was in Egypt but I was interacting quite a bit with Coptics. nt - Daisy 19:38 Jul 26 (0)
• How about Pimsleur? nm - Stacy in NJ 15:51 Jul 26 (1)
  • I forgot about that. That might work. I wonder if I can get it at the library and try it. nm - Nan in Mass 18:59 Jul 26 (0)
• That sounds like a question for Kate in Abu Dhabi. - momof7 15:45 Jul 26 (1)
  • What about this...m - Patricia in ATL 16:15 Jul 26 (0)
• There's Rosetta Stone but that might be too much. nt - Karen 15:37 Jul 26 (2)
  • He zipped through both levels of French... - Nan in Mass 15:40 Jul 26 (1)
    • Hmmm....I don't know then. - Karen 15:42 Jul 26 (0)

any thoughts regarding poetry primer and imitations in poetry - hsm 15:30 Jul 26 (0)

For those who do memory work... how much do you "carry over" from year to year... any? - Kay in Cal 15:16 Jul 26 (3)

• What we do...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 20:58 Jul 26 (0)
• Anyone? Bueller? - Kay in Cal 17:11 Jul 26 (1)
  • We review occasionally (m) - Kellin 17:25 Jul 26 (0)

Reading level, is there a place... - Karen 14:53 Jul 26 (1)

• You could try this site... - awanama 18:25 Jul 26 (0)

All about spelling uses the Spallding method but is more user friendly. Is that correct? Opinions? - Christina in OR 14:47 Jul 26 (5)

• II read all about Spalding and reviews of Spaldingesque programs... (m) - Hope in Canada 20:23 Jul 26 (0)
• Lucky you - starting AAS with a 1st grader! (m) - CindyP 16:21 Jul 26 (2)
  • Does it teach the Spalding markings? nt - Christina in OR 16:51 Jul 26 (1)
    • Thankfully...No! :-) - Polly 18:01 Jul 26 (0)
• Just my opinion.. - sherylinarctic 15:35 Jul 26 (0)

Small panic. We may be starting school in less than a month . Please check my 5th grade list. - Christina in OR 14:42 Jul 26 (2)

• If you'll be using the art and music in ECC then it sounds fine. :o) nt - saved1112 20:24 Jul 26 (0)
• just wondering - Hoggirl 17:40 Jul 26 (0)

Classical Kids Collection. Do you like this? How does it look in your homeschool? - Sandy Redding 14:33 Jul 26 (8)

• I am so excited to see how much everyone has enjoyed these. I made the plunge and bought every one of them. I can't wait to use them! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 20:50 Jul 26 (0)
• Does anyone have/use the teacher's guides for these? Are they worth getting? nt - yvonne in ca 20:47 Jul 26 (0)
• Love these, too....My plan... - Karen K. in Tx 19:17 Jul 26 (0)
• My kids love these...m - dangermom 18:46 Jul 26 (0)
• Mine love these also... - Eleanor 18:16 Jul 26 (0)
• Love these!! - Stephanie Z 18:05 Jul 26 (0)
• They are great. We listen to them in the car for fun. nt - KarenNC 16:27 Jul 26 (0)
• We LOVE these at our house....... - SLB 15:56 Jul 26 (0)

Re -Intro and questions - Heather in NC 14:19 Jul 26 (3)

• We're about halfway through SOTW 1 with ds10 and dd7.... - Karen K. in Tx 20:00 Jul 26 (0)
• Here's what I'm doing... - Karen 14:50 Jul 26 (0)
• I would just require more written work, timeline stuff exc. from a child that age. nt - Christina in OR 14:49 Jul 26 (0)

I love the schedules you post. What are you using to create them? - gapeach 13:45 Jul 26 (0)

Do any of you have a Physics book that you absolutely loved? - Rocking Horse 13:42 Jul 26 (8)

• Dd read "Can you feel the Force" ... - Karen 15:41 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks! - Rocking Horse 16:28 Jul 26 (0)
• Teaching Physics with Toys. link enclosed. (m) - claire up north 14:47 Jul 26 (3)
  • Thanks - Rocking Horse 16:27 Jul 26 (0)
  • Oops. Here's the link. nt - claire up north 14:48 Jul 26 (1)
    • double oops. I can't get the link to post :( Here it is *again.* You can copy and paste it I guess. nt - claire up north 14:51 Jul 26 (0)
• We liked the Usborne Internet-Linked Science physics books, and the Schlessinger Media physics videos nt - Anne/PA 14:05 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: We liked the Usborne Internet-Linked Science physics books, and the Schlessinger Media physics videos nt - Rocking Horse 16:28 Jul 26 (0)

Elementary Spanish Users...questions about scheduling... - Magic Wand 13:38 Jul 26 (2)

• each show is about 20 min and they do the workbook page during that time. sm - kaylk in tx 13:55 Jul 26 (1)
  • Perfect. Thanks, (sm) - Magic Wand 14:28 Jul 26 (0)

My dd received a letter in the mail from a potential pen-pal...I'm assuming it's someone from this board..details inside... - Magic Wand 13:34 Jul 26 (0)

From Spelling Poll below: I'm shocked not one person mentioned Building Spelling Skills by CLP... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 13:15 Jul 26 (2)

• We used it for 2nd grade... - Daisy 14:00 Jul 26 (0)
• We used it in the 5th grade ....ds didn't care for it m - Tap, tap, tap 13:59 Jul 26 (0)

How do you correct spelling mistakes w/i their writing... - Alison in KY 12:56 Jul 26 (5)

• I quietly add the words to the spelling list for that week (nt) - Laura in China 19:20 Jul 26 (0)
• I only mark spelling if it was a word we have worked on. m - Tap, tap, tap 13:17 Jul 26 (1)
  • Me too. - Debra in CO 13:32 Jul 26 (0)
• I put a check mark in pencil next to the word with "sp" inside the check. - Jean in Wisc 13:15 Jul 26 (0)
• I'd get a student dictionary and have him use that. It would be great practice (m) - Ria 12:59 Jul 26 (0)

Ladies, is shopping at Half.com safe? They don't have the PayPal secure feature like Ebay does. Just wondering before I order any books from that site. TIA! - StacyTea 12:34 Jul 26 (7)

• I use it frequently for books and have been pleased. My 2nd fave after Amazon Marketplace. nt. - CactusPair 20:23 Jul 26 (0)
• I've used half.com for years with no problems. nt - Sue in St Pete 18:31 Jul 26 (0)
• Bought from them for eons...nt - Dooley 15:12 Jul 26 (0)
• I've never had a problem and we've been buying and selling with half.com for several years. nt - samba 13:29 Jul 26 (0)
• I haven't had a problem... - siloam 13:06 Jul 26 (0)
• I've ordered several books from half.com over the past few years. - Fran51 12:43 Jul 26 (0)
• I have ordered a LOT of books from half.com and have never had a problem. They don't, however, accept PayPal --I wish they did 'cuz I'd buy more! (nt) - Laura in OH 12:40 Jul 26 (0)

At Costco today I saw an interesting little French program for young children and thought of Jessica and others with littles.... - Nicole M 12:33 Jul 26 (1)

• oh, also, FYI, at Costco, I picked up a copy of Painless Vocabulary and it looks quite good. - Nicole M 12:40 Jul 26 (0)

Dawn K, about your planning post below: how do you store these plans you make? - Nicole M 12:25 Jul 26 (4)

• After printing the schedules I've made in MS word out, I will just put them in a three-ring binder. - Dawn K 22:33 Jul 26 (0)
• Homeschool tracker might work for you - Christina in OR 14:24 Jul 26 (2)
  • hmm, I thought that wasn't Mac compatible? - Nicole M 16:24 Jul 26 (1)
    • some people run it using the parallels program, I believe /nft - katilac 18:22 Jul 26 (0)

Giant Science Resource Book....how do you use it? - Sandy Redding 12:24 Jul 26 (4)

• We will use it for notebooking and as worksheets. nt - Dawn K 22:35 Jul 26 (0)
• Not very often. My children don't really enjoy "worksheets". However, my DH uses it a ton in his 1st gr. classrm. nt - Daisy 14:33 Jul 26 (0)
• We used it in lapbooking for making "minute books" of info, or labeling the worksheet illustrations or as - Lori D. 14:06 Jul 26 (0)
• Mainly for coloring pages to accompany Apologia elementary while I read aloud. nt - Veronica 12:56 Jul 26 (0)

Blackstone Audio - Is this good place to buy audiobooks, is there homeschoolers discount. Thanks.nt - sherylinarctic 12:14 Jul 26 (6)

• The one thing about Blackstone that I don't like... - yvonne in ca 12:59 Jul 26 (3)
  • Most of the audiobooks I get from the library are the same way even though they're not Blackstone. It is annoying because if I take the CD out of the CD player, I have to remember which track I was on. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:13 Jul 26 (0)
  • thanks for pointing that out. Maybe I'll give them a call. Thanks.nt - sherylinarctic 13:10 Jul 26 (1)
    • I guess I should do that, huh?! lol Could you let me know what you find out? nt - yvonne in ca 20:48 Jul 26 (0)
• Oh that would be great! I'll try there, thanks so much.nt - sherylinarctic 12:47 Jul 26 (0)
• They used to discount 50% for homeschoolers if you called in your order and told them you homeschooled. nt - Michele in MN 12:19 Jul 26 (0)

I need some perspective. I'm getting so concerned about writing programs, teaching writing, etc...(m) - Colleen 12:12 Jul 26 (40)

• Well, I now have Apologia's new program in hand (Jump In) and (m) - Lisa in southern MD 16:31 Jul 26 (0)
• I was helped a lot by listening to SWB's CD on Writing in the Classical Curriculum.... - Christy in CO 15:49 Jul 26 (2)
  • If you just want a thought on the writing programs you listed... - Christy in CO 15:57 Jul 26 (1)
    • Thanks, Christy...(m) - Colleen 16:18 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: I need some perspective. I'm getting so concerned about writing programs, teaching writing, etc...(m) - Colleen in NS 14:56 Jul 26 (0)
• Writing for publication... - Anne/PA 13:59 Jul 26 (2)
  • Anne, I would love to see a list! Thanks! nt - Janice in NJ 14:14 Jul 26 (1)
    • Let's see if this reprints, from a note that I sent a friend. Should have all the information... - Anne/PA 14:29 Jul 26 (0)
• One thing that might be of interest (m) - Ria 13:16 Jul 26 (2)
  • SL offers a 30-day free trial too. :-) - Janice in NJ 13:28 Jul 26 (0)
  • And outlines are of little consequence to me. ;-) (m) - Colleen 13:20 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: I need some perspective. I'm getting so concerned about writing programs, teaching writing, etc...(m) - Six meadows 13:03 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Cheri. (nt) - Colleen 13:22 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: I need some perspective. I'm getting so concerned about writing programs, teaching writing, etc...(m) - Diane 12:54 Jul 26 (1)
  • Yes, I used and enjoyed Classical Writing (Aesop) several years ago, but I wasn't compelled to continue with the series. (nt) - Colleen 13:18 Jul 26 (0)
• I think you need to prioritize grammar, writing instruction and lit analysis. lm - Stacy in NJ 12:44 Jul 26 (3)
  • Right, that's what I'm thinking about...(m) - Colleen 13:25 Jul 26 (0)
  • or, with regard to R & S.... - Nicole M 12:55 Jul 26 (1)
    • I don't plan to go beyond R&S 8...(m) - Colleen 13:27 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: I need some perspective. I'm getting so concerned about writing programs, teaching writing, etc...(m) - Janice in NJ 12:39 Jul 26 (4)
  • Maybe I'm not being clear...(m) - Colleen 13:45 Jul 26 (0)
  • Re: This is a great post! In addition...(m) - cm 13:28 Jul 26 (1)
    • Oh, I don't think the stereotypical class essay gets overlooked; if anything, it gets too much attenion, in my opinion! (nt) - Colleen 13:41 Jul 26 (0)
  • What a great post! Thanks, Janice. nt - Luann in ID 12:59 Jul 26 (0)
• Lightning Lit is not a lot of writing... - Laura in CT 12:36 Jul 26 (2)
  • Yes, ds did LL7 plus SL5 plus a few extras last year, no prob. nt - Laurel in CA 14:26 Jul 26 (0)
  • Yes, that's my impression of Lightning Lit...(m) - Colleen 13:30 Jul 26 (0)
• My completely inexpert thoughts...m - Jami in TX 12:25 Jul 26 (1)
  • Right...(m) - Colleen 13:34 Jul 26 (0)
• I know you said not to recommend other programs,but did you look at the new SL LA?.... - Rhondabee 12:24 Jul 26 (10)
  • Yes, the samples look good, but I don't have a great deal of faith in SL as far as LA is concerned. (m) - Colleen 13:39 Jul 26 (3)
    • Actually, I just glanced through the SL LA 6 again, and I think it suffers from a lot of the same problems that existed in the past...(m) - Colleen 15:55 Jul 26 (1)
      • Well, that settles that (LOL!). Thanks for letting me know! nt - Rhondabee 16:41 Jul 26 (0)
    • Yep...I know what you're saying (M) - Ria 13:48 Jul 26 (0)
  • I just ordered this (m) - Ria 12:33 Jul 26 (5)
    • Re: I just ordered this (m) - six meadows 12:52 Jul 26 (4)
      • Okay (m) - Ria 12:55 Jul 26 (3)
        • How *do* you find these trips? nt - Rhondabee 16:39 Jul 26 (1)
          • It's a camp - Ria 16:48 Jul 26 (0)
        • Re: Okay (m) - six meadows 13:22 Jul 26 (0)

Just posted lots of SWR materials on Sale/Swap board. Thanks. nt. - sherylinarctic 12:06 Jul 26 (0)

Grammar focus vs. Writing focus ? - Cheller 11:42 Jul 26 (4)

• Both (more) - Sara D 14:37 Jul 26 (3)
  • This is where he really struggles .. - Cheller 16:55 Jul 26 (2)
    • I make a sharp distincion between *creative* writing and writing reports, essays, and so forth - katilac 18:40 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thanks.. that does sound like a more reasonable goal. nt - Cheller 20:35 Jul 26 (0)

I need some test tubes within the next week, any ideas where to buy ? - Karie 11:40 Jul 26 (5)

• American Science and Surplus (link) - claire up north 15:25 Jul 26 (0)
• Hobby stores-especially ones with trains, remote controlled planes (etc.), models, etc.... - Jeanne in MN 13:50 Jul 26 (0)
• Hometrainingtools.com is usually super-fast with shipping... - ChrisN in NY 12:40 Jul 26 (0)
• If you have a local independent toy store, try there. Most have a science section. nt - Kellin 12:15 Jul 26 (0)
• Do you have a teacher supply store in your area? I saw some at ours last week.... - Rhondabee 11:43 Jul 26 (0)

BJU Math 2: what do I really *need*? - Dawne 11:03 Jul 26 (4)

• My ds will be using BJU Math 3 this year....... - hopscotch 12:53 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Dawne 13:15 Jul 26 (0)
• TE & student book are all you *really* need. m - Veronica 12:31 Jul 26 (1)
  • thank you Veronica! (nt) - Dawne 12:54 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone put R&S math lessons for grades 4, 5 or 6 in a 1-2 pgs. table format? - Magic Wand 10:49 Jul 26 (0)

Is there a place to buy lapbooks and folds(pre-cut) that are blank? It takes too long for us to cut everything and I need some things just to get us started. TIA nt - Kimber 10:36 Jul 26 (8)

• I'm not sure, but Tobin's Lab might. - Kris 12:42 Jul 26 (0)
• The only company I know that sells pre cut folds is KBC. - Tina in WA 11:42 Jul 26 (3)
  • I called the Knowledge Box Central people. They sell blank folders and pre-cut folds. It's called "The Starter Kit." I bought the mega one. Good Luck nt - Kimber 16:03 Jul 26 (1)
    • Forgot about those. :o) But the pre-cut ones from the starter kit... - Tina in WA 17:37 Jul 26 (0)
  • What I do with the cutting dilemma is... - Tina in WA 11:48 Jul 26 (0)
• Link inside - Jennefer @ SSA 10:54 Jul 26 (2)
  • Thank you sooo much. I'm soo far behind on everything. The last thing I need to worry about is cutting paper and keeping the scissors from my 2 yo. : o ) nt - Kimber 10:57 Jul 26 (1)
    • You are welcome and I know exactly what you mean. I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old I am trying to keep busy while I school! It's a little crazy! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 11:00 Jul 26 (0)

Oh no-- I think I need "school in a box" but which box? - TaraHen 10:34 Jul 26 (9)

• Thanks everyone! - TaraHen 18:15 Jul 26 (0)
• Sonlight is actually pretty easy to adapt for secular use ... - AngieW in Texas 15:53 Jul 26 (0)
• Here's some info... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 13:22 Jul 26 (0)
• How about Moving Beyond the Page? - TaraHen 12:51 Jul 26 (1)
  • I liked the format but was disappointed by the quality and quantity for the price...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:03 Jul 26 (0)
• Well, I wouldn't use Calvert 2 with any student EXCEPT one who was solid to advanced in LA, so I think... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:27 Jul 26 (2)
  • this was my sense as well.... - Nicole M 12:42 Jul 26 (1)
    • We used 1 & 2 years ago. It wasn't too much in quantity, but it was rigorous. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:36 Jul 26 (0)
• If I had one that age, I would use Livingbookscurriculum.com, and add in - Carmen & Co. 11:45 Jul 26 (0)

Anyone have a favourite Video/ DVD series on Bible Stories, early Church History, etc they could recommend.? - Linda (Australia) 9:51 Jul 26 (4)

• We have this whole set and love them...m - Holly in FL 14:33 Jul 26 (0)
• Drive Thru History (link inside) - Midwest Momma 11:17 Jul 26 (1)
  • We absolutely LOVE this series! (nt) - Wendi 14:26 Jul 26 (0)
• I love these...link (m) - Rich with kids 10:08 Jul 26 (0)

Is there anything like SparkNotes that is for upper elementary & middle school literature (Newbery winners & such)? nt - ereks mom 9:32 Jul 26 (3)

• I haven't found any *one* source..... - Rhondabee 11:42 Jul 26 (1)
  • Okay, I've been googling, and here are a couple of sites that appear to be what I'm looking for. Just wanted to share in case anyone else needs them... - ereks mom 13:45 Jul 26 (0)
• A FREE online source, I mean. nt - ereks mom 9:37 Jul 26 (0)

Help me remember which science program I am thinking of for my youngest (m) - MelissaJ 9:13 Jul 26 (2)

• My World Science. (nt) - Jackie in AR 9:16 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thank you so much.nt - MelissaJ 9:19 Jul 26 (0)

Rosetta Stone French... any opinions, experience, etc. I am considering ordering. (m) - Raea 9:01 Jul 26 (1)

• We are using it free from our library on-line. (our library's version does NOT appear to be the travel version.) - momof7 9:07 Jul 26 (0)

Rosetta Stone French ... what components should a person order (m) - Raea 8:59 Jul 26 (1)

• Re: Rosetta Stone French ... what components should a person order (m) - Raea 9:00 Jul 26 (0)

Colleen and others (potentially) planning to order items from the UK - There's another postal strike underway for the next 2 weeks. - Brit 8:57 Jul 26 (2)

• Oh, that's grand. Sigh. Thanks for the word of warning, though. (nt) - Colleen 11:48 Jul 26 (0)
• Oh man - I just placed my order at Galore Park - well, I gave myself lots of time. nt - Christy in CO 9:05 Jul 26 (0)

Which would you choose for grammar under these circumstances (sm) - Brit 8:52 Jul 26 (1)

• My suggestion is to do Hake 7....... - Claire 9:16 Jul 26 (0)

Laura in China - I posted down below a list of book suggestions. nm - Nan in Mass 8:50 Jul 26 (1)

• Thanks - I'll take a look (nt) - Laura in China 19:18 Jul 26 (0)

X-post: Musition from Sibelius: Complete Music Theory Software ? more - Natalija 8:49 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone done the Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning books by Galore Park? They look like logic skills - are they? nt - Christy in CO 8:45 Jul 26 (0)

Planning on Lively Latin beta version this fall-should I download it now so I don't risk (more) - MamaPapa 8:44 Jul 26 (5)

• I wasn't aware that she was cutting off access to Beta users when LL is released. (m) - nmoira 11:27 Jul 26 (2)
  • I don't know, I just assumed she'd be cutting it off, but I could be (more) - MamaPapa 15:16 Jul 26 (1)
    • I thought I read on LCE yahoo that she is going to keep the online version available too. nt - Pensguys 20:49 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Planning on Lively Latin beta version this fall-should I download it now so I don't risk (more) - ldee 9:20 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks so much! nt - MamaPapa 15:19 Jul 26 (0)

Mosdos literature: Coral level-- can I get by without the $70 teacher's edition? And is the student workbook worth it? (nt) - molly's mom 8:40 Jul 26 (2)

• Re: Mosdos literature: Coral level-- can I get by without the $70 teacher's edition? And is the student workbook worth it? (nt) - Bee 10:03 Jul 26 (1)
  • I was waffling btwn using Mosdos or BJU Reading (m) - StacyTea 11:38 Jul 26 (0)

X-post :(Apologia) General Science Class with Mr. Rosenoff - Potter's School - Natalija 8:39 Jul 26 (0)

For Minimus/Latin do you really need the instructor's guide? I know a little latin. - ShelliR 8:08 Jul 26 (3)

• There is a minimus yahoo group where you can download the instructor's guide.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:24 Jul 26 (2)
  • You'll definately want the IG... - Kay in Cal 10:06 Jul 26 (1)
    • I'll second this-- the guide is worth it! - TaraHen 11:39 Jul 26 (0)

Trivum Academy: You posted your resources for ds but where are you purchasing from? m - jubilee 8:00 Jul 26 (5)

• Just an idea.... - Robin in DFW 11:57 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm shopping at Amazon for everything, I tried other retailers but the availability & price... - Trivium Academy 8:21 Jul 26 (3)
  • Thank you! nt - jubilee 10:57 Jul 26 (0)
  • Oh, by the way THANK YOU EVERYONE for your responses about preschool toys! - Trivium Academy 8:27 Jul 26 (1)
    • I feel your pain - gapeach 10:05 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used BJU 7 Writing and Grammar? ...m - DeeinFL 7:48 Jul 26 (2)

• We like it a lot (m) - Veronica 8:55 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: We like it a lot (m) - DeeinFL 13:10 Jul 26 (0)

hey Lee (5wolfcubs).... (m) - KerriF 7:46 Jul 26 (4)

• Bummer! Well, the monsoon is here...the rains will come! :) sm - 5wolfcubs 8:07 Jul 26 (3)
  • 5wolfcubs - I loved your website/blog. I spent forever this morning looking at everything! I am so inspired by you! Thanks! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 8:36 Jul 26 (2)
    • I'll jump on this bandwagon - I love BOTH your blogs! - earlybird mom 9:19 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thank you very much! - Jennefer @ SSA 10:16 Jul 26 (0)

Latin for 3rd grader. could you just post the options and I can try to search for discussions. - ShelliR 7:36 Jul 26 (6)

• Latin Primer (avail. at www.logosschool.com) link inside - Vanna 12:01 Jul 26 (0)
• My 3rd grader is using Prima Latina .. nt - Kelly in VA 11:12 Jul 26 (0)
• Latin for Children is perfect for 3rd grade. (nt) - buddhabelly 9:19 Jul 26 (0)
• Prima Latina, Latina Christiana, Latin Primer, Minimus. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:43 Jul 26 (0)
• Lively Latin! link only - 5wolfcubs 7:41 Jul 26 (1)
  • That would be my choice for 3rd. NT - Diane 9:26 Jul 26 (0)

What do you use for Literature in elementary? - Gamom3 7:31 Jul 26 (1)

• A few ideas... - Lori D. 8:22 Jul 26 (0)

How do you talk to your daughters about the changes that take place during puberty? - LisaB of IN 7:21 Jul 26 (9)

• The Body Book is another one. We bought it - Karin 11:17 Jul 26 (0)
• Generations of virtue has a great three book set. Only on body changes, nothing sexual discussed in this. - momee 8:15 Jul 26 (5)
  • Thanks so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. - LisaB of IN 15:46 Jul 26 (0)
  • What are the titles in the series? m - profmom 14:16 Jul 26 (0)
  • Natalija or others... our set is for sale. Like new. - mom2abcd 14:13 Jul 26 (0)
  • I, too, have been searching. This sounds perfect! The only book I found that I liked is the little pink booklet by Queen Homeschool but it is very brief. Thanks for sharing! nm - Natalija 9:03 Jul 26 (1)
    • More info... - momee 9:30 Jul 26 (0)
• For changes in her I'd use the Care & Keeping of You by American Girl. But first make sure she knows the basics. nt - Belinda 7:26 Jul 26 (1)
  • This is a good one we used. Very informative on all kinds of changes... - Jeanne in MN 13:56 Jul 26 (0)

Those of you who write down everything you're going to do ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:20 Jul 26 (4)

• First set the goals (which are probably too much in too short a time) and then just do "daily effort" toward - Lh 12:25 Jul 26 (0)
• For things like history, I "plan" for less time than I have "scheduled".... - Rhondabee 8:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Write the plans like you're writing them for someone else... - abbeyej 7:30 Jul 26 (1)
  • thank you for this great advice!...it's exactly what I need to hear. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 18:14 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used the HTTA Suggested Placement Guide for timelines....m - Pensguys 7:15 Jul 26 (0)

Would some kind souls list their 4th grade schedule please? - Lisa in WV 7:12 Jul 26 (1)

• did you see the thread on this further down the board? I'll try to link it.... - Karen K. in Tx 19:37 Jul 26 (0)

First day special for older kids? - Linda in NM 6:26 Jul 26 (6)

• My son LOVES Starbucks...an expedition, though--1/2 hour away. nt - Linda in NM 14:57 Jul 26 (1)
  • We'll be walking half an hour to the cafe through the university campus - Laura in China 19:17 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: First day special for older kids? - stephanie 10:19 Jul 26 (0)
• We always celebrate by going to DQ. We start the morning by - momof7 9:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Great idea, Laura...we may go to Starbucks, then finish up early and go to lunch and a movie. nt - Pensguys 7:05 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm planning on homeschooling at a cafe - Laura in China 7:02 Jul 26 (0)

Ok...back to our regularly scheduled program..." The Lesson Planning Discussion" - Mommyfaithe 6:26 Jul 26 (28)

• Here's what I'm trying this year, eventually this will be a blog post.... - Kristiana 15:03 Jul 26 (0)
• My method is similar to Dawn K's, here are a few samples... - angela in ohio 14:32 Jul 26 (1)
  • Oh, and (m) - angela in ohio 14:34 Jul 26 (0)
• My plan in progress (link inside) - Heather in Seattle 12:35 Jul 26 (4)
  • I think you might need a google account, too? Anyone else know (nt) - Heather in Seattle 14:08 Jul 26 (0)
  • more thoughts... - Heather in Seattle 12:39 Jul 26 (2)
    • I keep getting a message I'm not allowed to view your doc... - kay in Cal 13:27 Jul 26 (1)
      • I think it's public now...first time I ever used it (nt) - heather in Seattle 14:06 Jul 26 (0)
• I do my planning by subject, with a different set of plans typed up for each. - Dawn K 7:17 Jul 26 (11)
  • I just emailed everyone that had posted prior to 1:51 am July 27 - Dawn K 22:53 Jul 26 (0)
  • this sounds like my style...may I see your sample please? thank you!! - gail 20:43 Jul 26 (0)
  • May I see samples too, please? Thanks! nt - RitaRose 13:56 Jul 26 (0)
  • Re: I do my planning by subject, with a different set of plans typed up for each. - sarah 13:39 Jul 26 (0)
  • Me too! email inside - PameLA in VA 12:25 Jul 26 (0)
  • I'd like to see them, too. Email inside, otherwise nt. - Jennifer Not 11:02 Jul 26 (0)
  • Add me to the list, pretty please... - Magic Wand 10:18 Jul 26 (0)
  • I would like your samples too. Thank you! nt - Laura in OK 10:14 Jul 26 (0)
  • I'd like to see samples also, please. nt - Rhonda in WA 9:39 Jul 26 (0)
  • May I see samples too, please? - hopscotch 8:30 Jul 26 (0)
  • I'd like these samples, please. nt - Pensguys 7:19 Jul 26 (0)
• A possible method to the madness... - Trivium Academy 6:52 Jul 26 (1)
  • SMOOOCHES!!!!! I think this is just what i need to do.... - Mommyfaithe 7:27 Jul 26 (0)
• (((Hugs))) I watch you both and am inspired by your work! I think we need a WTM MOM (Moms of Many) support group! :oD - Lisa in southern MD 6:50 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm sorry Faithe....here's to a better year! :) - momof7 6:41 Jul 26 (4)
  • momof7, (another question about your kids' planners)... - Karen K. in Tx 18:26 Jul 26 (0)
  • AMEN Sister!!!!! - Mommyfaithe 6:50 Jul 26 (1)
    • Not Momof7 (obviously), but I just made up my own grid in Word... - Rhondabee 8:16 Jul 26 (0)
  • YIKES,,,,,everytime I don't proofread, I regret it. It's supposed to say "telling MYSELF!!" - momof7 6:43 Jul 26 (0)

I need your best colored pencils rec. (sm) - Verena 6:24 Jul 26 (18)

• Prismacolor are our favorites by far. . . - Stephanie Z 18:14 Jul 26 (0)
• We've used a few brands and here's one not mentioned, plus our reviews - Karin 11:22 Jul 26 (1)
  • TY! I actually have that catalog :-). nt - Verena 14:38 Jul 26 (0)
• Prismacolor has a junior version we love! Rainbow Resource carries them (nm) - Kris 8:22 Jul 26 (3)
  • TY. Do you know if they are sturdy? nt - Verena 10:24 Jul 26 (2)
    • They seem to be sturdy. We haven't had a problem. - Kris 12:46 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thanks, Kris. That's good to know. nt - Verena 14:39 Jul 26 (0)
• We like Lyra pencils; they're fantastic -- link only inside - Nicole M 6:33 Jul 26 (10)
  • Which ones do you recommend, for which ages? Thanks! nt - Kay in Cal 15:02 Jul 26 (1)
    • We've been using the Super Ferbys here since upper elementary. (nm) - Kareni 20:01 Jul 26 (0)
  • Thanks! Have you ordered anything else from this site? sm - Verena 10:23 Jul 26 (4)
    • yes, we use their math notebooks and in the past used the handwriting book... - Nicole M 12:50 Jul 26 (0)
    • YES!!! I get most of our paper & paint supplies from this supplier & mentioned them often. nm - Carmen & CO. 11:48 Jul 26 (2)
      • Thanks for posting, ladies! nt - Verena 14:40 Jul 26 (1)
        • Also, grab pencil & crayon extenders if not sold out. nm - Carmen & Co. 17:58 Jul 26 (0)
  • And yet another vote for Lyra. They are going strong through the high school years. (nm) - Kareni 9:28 Jul 26 (0)
  • DItto! We've used them for almost 5 years, and love them. nm - Carmen & CO. 8:09 Jul 26 (0)
  • We love Lyra too! nt - Stacia 6:37 Jul 26 (0)

Michelle K - I posted re: Calvert below to answer your questions nt - Maureen in TN 6:01 Jul 26 (1)

• Sorry to misspell, I mean Michele K - Maureen in Tn 6:03 Jul 26 (0)

Looking for a good hs planner for multiple kids... - Sue G in PA 5:34 Jul 26 (4)

• I like this one...........link - hopscotch 8:46 Jul 26 (1)
  • This link gives better samples....... - hopscotch 9:07 Jul 26 (0)
• You can buy individual planners as cheap as $4 each at office or school supply stores. nt - momof7 6:44 Jul 26 (0)
• Donnayoung.org has planning sheets that you can use with 2 students. nt - Closeacademy 5:44 Jul 26 (0)

Can anyone give info. on Apples and Pears spelling... - stephanie 5:13 Jul 26 (1)

• if you repost on the Special Needs board, there are several people there who use it (nt) - AngieW in Texas 7:38 Jul 26 (0)

Thanks again, Angela. That is a great idea. .... - stephanie 5:03 Jul 26 (1)

• Your welcome!!! nt - Angela in TN 9:27 Jul 26 (0)

The Word Within the Word Has anyone seen or used this?... - Kelly on the prairie 4:59 Jul 26 (1)

• I have Word within the Word I and II, although I haven't used them. My dd is still in Caesar's English, which precedes Word within the Word. - Melissa B 5:34 Jul 26 (0)

Another link for timeline ideas, and another place to shop with low shipping rates! -m - Kathie in VA 4:50 Jul 26 (3)

• Thanks for posting this. I've been thinking about how to do a "to scale" timeline & this article really crystallizes the 'how-to' part! nt - yvonne in ca 9:00 Jul 26 (0)
• Good timeline idea. My husband INSISTS that the timeline be to scale like her. Wish she had pictures. nt - Praisefor3 5:49 Jul 26 (0)
• Thanks for timeline ideas! - Sweetpeach 5:22 Jul 26 (0)

User friends Latin for Moms? (m) - Dana in NC 4:47 Jul 26 (2)

• I like Getting Started With Latin by Bill Linney. - Dawne 6:20 Jul 26 (0)
• What about So You Really Want to Learn Latin? (from Galore press)...nt - Linda in NM 6:18 Jul 26 (0)

Thanks to all who encouraged me about FIAR! I needed to hear your wisdom. nt - CactusPair 23:57 Jul 25 (0)

latina christiana - KSummer 23:23 Jul 25 (3)

• I use it all - - the dvds are what makes latin happen around here - katilac 4:43 Jul 26 (0)
• We did it without DVDs but loved the flash cards. nt - Laura in CT 4:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: latina christiana - Linda (Australia) 2:33 Jul 26 (0)

Color coding timeline figures...........I read this years ago and don't remember where............... - Amber 22:54 Jul 25 (5)

• I do this but a little differently... - Heather in MI 5:00 Jul 26 (4)
  • Re: thats a great idea........ - Amber 6:00 Jul 26 (0)
  • I've never heard of this sticker-maker machine...m - Holly in FL 5:52 Jul 26 (2)
    • Well, I'm big into scrapbooking so I use it for that but... - Heather in MI 8:15 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 9:11 Jul 26 (0)

All right, I think I've finally decided everything. Here's our 8th grade, more like a book than a list (m) - Veronica 22:53 Jul 25 (5)

• My 2 cents worth (g)... - Lori D. 8:34 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks (m) - Veronica 9:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Similar to ours...my son wants German and Latin, and... - Linda in NM 6:22 Jul 26 (0)
• Doesn't look too heavy, looks great. I'm all for keeping them around too :-) I think LoriM goes to 14th grade because her girls are so smart. nt - karenciavo 4:28 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks (m) - Veronica 9:13 Jul 26 (0)

Pictures of our Tapestry of Grace projects! link - 5wolfcubs 22:52 Jul 25 (22)

• I love it! - siloam 9:50 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Pictures of our Tapestry of Grace projects! link - sherylinarctic 8:50 Jul 26 (0)
• Those are awesome!! I love the ancient year. (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:51 Jul 26 (0)
• Awesome. Makes me want to go back to Yr 1! Your kiddos kid a great job. So are you going to have a little art show with family and friends? (nt) - KerriF 7:41 Jul 26 (0)
• Thanks for looking everyone -- I'm looking forward to adding lots more pictures as they year goes by! nt - 5wolfcubs 7:38 Jul 26 (0)
• Very impressive! Now please share your tips... - mom2abcd 7:12 Jul 26 (3)
  • Well, we have NO outside activities right now...m - 5wolfcubs 7:30 Jul 26 (2)
    • Thanks. Yes, that "running" does take its toll. nt - mom2abcd 14:17 Jul 26 (0)
    • We're on our 4th year homeschooling and that's been a hard lesson to learn - momee 8:19 Jul 26 (0)
• This is wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing! nt - Verena 6:11 Jul 26 (0)
• Oh, duh, I just posted to you below, but wanted to say again TFS! This is fabulous! - Lisa in southern MD 5:40 Jul 26 (1)
  • Sorry, N/T above or here! - Lisa 5:41 Jul 26 (0)
• How fun! Question for you.. - Debbie C. 5:34 Jul 26 (0)
• Non-TOG users can purchase these craft & writing projects from Enrichment4you.com nm - Carmen & Co. 5:07 Jul 26 (1)
  • The Fruity Pharaoh came from H&Hs...the other projects came from Ancient Egyptians & their Neighbors, Make it Work Ancient Egypt, and Old Testament Days. I'll have to check out Enrichment4you.com! nt - 5wolfcubs 7:04 Jul 26 (0)
• I want to come do school at your house! Looks like you are having a fun year! nt - Quiver0f10 4:33 Jul 26 (2)
  • That's exactly what I was thinking! Or maybe have her come do school at MY house! :o) nt - Lisa in southern MD 5:43 Jul 26 (1)
    • Ohh! Even better! nt - Quiver0f10 9:04 Jul 26 (0)
• Fantastic! nt - karenciavo 4:05 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Pictures of our Tapestry of Grace projects! link - Trivium Academy 3:58 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks! Maybe that'll motivate me to write more! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 7:36 Jul 26 (0)
• Lee, these look great! I will be starting TOG Y1 next year, and your projects help to get me excited to go through the ancients for a second time (1st with TOG). (nt) - Diane in Hong Kong 1:46 Jul 26 (0)

How much do your children memorize each year? How does memory work change for you in 5th grade? nt - Melissa B 22:27 Jul 25 (9)

• Thanks! This is the first year I am putting together "memory work" as an actual goal for the school year. nt - Melissa B 13:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Our memory work is all planned out for us -m - Kathie in VA 13:14 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: How much do your children memorize each year? How does memory work change for you in 5th grade? nt - abbeyej 7:26 Jul 26 (0)
• We're placing more on geogrpahy, prose, poetry, quotes, and specific math & science formulas & definitions. . . - Carmen & Co. 5:04 Jul 26 (0)
• Scripture in English, Greek & Latin along with prayers, songs, and creeds... - karenciavo 4:14 Jul 26 (0)
• So far I just gather a list of what could be memorized and we work on that... - Trivium Academy 4:10 Jul 26 (0)
• Not a great deal. A smattering of poetry, or a famous speech, perhaps. Bible verses, sometimes, for church. My guys enjoy learning things like state capitals, but they do that on their own. I never make anyone memorize lists. (nt) - Colleen 23:10 Jul 25 (1)
  • Same here.... - Tammy 7:47 Jul 26 (0)
• we dont do a lot- just some poetry, which we enjoy. No real inclination to change. nt - Peela 22:28 Jul 25 (0)

I'm replied to all the responses from my previous post. We have SWR- doesn't work at the present. Is there a video out there that I can watch? nt - Michele K 21:52 Jul 25 (2)

• The videos will help.... - siloam 9:39 Jul 26 (0)
• There are 2 videos. (m) - sherylinarctic 22:45 Jul 25 (0)

Middle Ages book lists, help! - Karen 21:35 Jul 25 (7)

• Thanks! Now I'll have to make my list (which I've sort of been putting of)! - Karen 10:19 Jul 26 (0)
• Here's what my two read last year - Jenny in Florida 6:56 Jul 26 (4)
  • Do you assign them a book a week or ? - mom2abcd 7:14 Jul 26 (3)
    • I assign by number of pages. - Jenny in Florida 7:37 Jul 26 (2)
      • Thanks. It must work! Are you able to get the books from the library or - mom2abcd 14:20 Jul 26 (1)
        • I'm a failure with libraries. - Jenny in Florida 16:38 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Middle Ages book lists, help! - Nissi 3:54 Jul 26 (0)

Poll: What curriculum do you use for spelling? nt - Kisa in CA 21:08 Jul 25 (46)

• Megawords. nt - Sue in St Pete 18:36 Jul 26 (0)
• Apples and Pears. nt - Michelle T 14:12 Jul 26 (0)
• All About Spelling. nt - CindyP 11:22 Jul 26 (0)
• Calvert Speller-Vocab workbks..have the cds too...sweet and short.nm - Lyn NoCA 8:47 Jul 26 (0)
• Calvert Spelling and Vocab on CD, old version. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:36 Jul 26 (0)
• The Phonetic Zoo. nt - whirly-swirly-coffee-girlie 8:08 Jul 26 (1)
  • Me, too. (nt) - Wendi 14:37 Jul 26 (0)
• Megawords for one child, Flashkid for another (but I'll be trying Sequential spelling with that one) nt - AngieW in Texas 7:40 Jul 26 (0)
• R&S plus ABeka. nt - Lisa in Transition 5:50 Jul 26 (0)
• SWR but arranged by rule/phonogram for my very logical child. nt - Closeacademy 5:50 Jul 26 (0)
• Simply Spelling. nt - angela&4boys 5:44 Jul 26 (0)
• Simply Spelling and Apples Daily Drill nt - momto5a's 5:11 Jul 26 (0)
• Simply Spelling/Spelling Wisdom (along with copywork and dictation) nt - Leslie in TN 5:09 Jul 26 (1)
  • Same here. nt - Debbie C. 5:36 Jul 26 (0)
• Own writing for natural speller & Sequential Spelling for my non-natural speller. nm - Carmen & CO. 5:08 Jul 26 (0)
• How to Teach Spelling (How to Spell) with 2 dc, and Apples Daily Spelling Drills with another dc -m - Kathie in VA 4:34 Jul 26 (0)
• We currently use IEW's 'Phonetic Zoo' - and loving it! nt - Linda (Australia) 2:35 Jul 26 (1)
  • Another vote for PZ!!! nt - Heather in MI 5:01 Jul 26 (0)
• SWO with 4th and 2nd graders. nt. - Brenda in FL 2:28 Jul 26 (1)
  • Ditto, and wish I'd made the switch years ago. nt - Stephanie Z 18:15 Jul 26 (0)
• Natural Speller.....nt - Kelly in VA 23:24 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm going with R&S this year for 3rd grader (m) - Veronica 23:19 Jul 25 (0)
• Spelling Workout. I only recommend it for students who are "natural" spellers, though. (nt) - Colleen 23:08 Jul 25 (3)
  • Any ideas for a non-nat. speller? - Sue G in PA 5:28 Jul 26 (2)
    • Sequential Spelling--hands down. nm - Carmen & CO. 11:51 Jul 26 (0)
    • Natural Speller. nt - FranW 7:40 Jul 26 (0)
• R&S. nt - Jean in Wisc 22:53 Jul 25 (1)
  • R&S here, too. nt - Praisefor3 5:50 Jul 26 (0)
• WRTR until they are reading then copywork, dication nt - Chris in CA 22:24 Jul 25 (0)
• Calvert CD's (copywork and dictation) nt - Melissa B 21:46 Jul 25 (2)
  • same here.(for youngest, visual learner). nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 5:27 Jul 26 (0)
  • ditto. nt - Peela 22:28 Jul 25 (0)
• Sequential....nt - Tap, tap, tap 21:43 Jul 25 (2)
  • Sequential Spelling here, too. (nt) - KathyBC 17:51 Jul 26 (0)
  • The same as Tap..... nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 21:58 Jul 25 (0)
• AAS nt. - sherylinarctic 21:31 Jul 25 (1)
  • forgot to say we do dictation and copywork too. nt - sherylinarctic 22:48 Jul 25 (0)
• copywork, dictation, Spelling Workout NT - Lh 21:28 Jul 25 (0)
• SWR and Megawords. nt - Zee 21:27 Jul 25 (0)
• SWO with 12 yo and 7yo nt - Karen 21:24 Jul 25 (0)
• Spelling Workout with a suspected natural speller. nt - Trivium Academy 21:17 Jul 25 (1)
  • Me too. nt - Jones Academy 4:37 Jul 26 (0)
• AAS...All About Spelling with 8 and 6 yr old. Nothing with the 11 yr old. nt - Patricia in ATL 21:13 Jul 25 (0)
• We're trying SWO this year and ABeCeDarian with younger ds . nt - Pensguys 21:12 Jul 25 (0)
• SWR nt - siloam 21:10 Jul 25 (0)
• None. We use the spelling words in our English programme about once a week (nt) - Laura in China 21:10 Jul 25 (0)

Does anyone use Writing Tales and Rod and Staff English together... - momto5a's 21:07 Jul 25 (3)

• Not at present, but I plan too... - Magic Wand 22:10 Jul 25 (2)
  • We too, will be continuing R&S (grammar, mostly orally) and add WT. nt - samba 3:41 Jul 26 (0)
  • This is too much...I meant to type to...now I have to do it two times! Someday, sigh....nt - Magic Wand 22:28 Jul 25 (0)

Question on Singapore's CWP and Wiggle Woods... starting with a 6th grader -m - Kathie in VA 21:01 Jul 25 (1)

• I might start earlier if you have no experience of the Singapore graphical way of solving problems - Laura in China 21:09 Jul 25 (0)

Robin in TX, I have a question about your graph/chart for keeping up.... - Pensguys 20:45 Jul 25 (0)

I wonder why Memoria Press and Galore Park present the fourth principal part in Latin with different endings? (m) - Colleen 20:26 Jul 25 (7)

• Both are correct... - abbeyej 20:44 Jul 25 (4)
  • Okay, it's official. (m) - Colleen 20:47 Jul 25 (3)
    • I'm glad you asked this, I was pondering the difference yesterday. :) nt - Zee 21:30 Jul 25 (0)
    • I used this as an extra for principle parts (m) - Veronica 20:53 Jul 25 (1)
      • Yes, that's helpful as far as first conjugation verbs are concerned...(m) - Colleen 23:03 Jul 25 (0)
• I don't know. Wikipedia has the GP version. Link inside. - Laura in China 20:39 Jul 25 (1)
  • Now, isn't that interesting? I really wonder why LC II has this other ending...(nt) - Colleen 20:41 Jul 25 (0)

Laura in China, do you already own GP's "So You Really Want to Learn Latin"? Curious if there's a difference between the hardcover and paperback versions. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 20:23 Jul 25 (5)

• I only own Latin Prep. I doubt if there's a difference but contact the company - they are good at answering questions (nt) - Laura in China 20:35 Jul 25 (4)
  • Oh, right after I posted I remembered...(m) - Colleen 20:40 Jul 25 (3)
    • There's the life in which you advise me on clothes..... Yes - doing Latin Prep and simplifying sounds good.(nt) - Laura in China 20:44 Jul 25 (2)
      • By the way, one of my only points of hesitation re this simplification...(m) - Colleen 23:07 Jul 25 (0)
      • Hehehe...so this is what I've come to. Either talking Latin curricula or talking attire. LOL (nt) - Colleen 20:51 Jul 25 (0)

free lamination deal! (m) - Anne Marie 20:16 Jul 25 (2)

• We like to make bookmarks, laminate them and then give them with gifts. nt - Jones Academy 4:38 Jul 26 (0)
• thanks! I'll check w/ mine locally :-) nt - Peek a Boo 21:08 Jul 25 (0)

Where can I find a *free* place to make my own cursive copywork online? nt - kel 19:50 Jul 25 (1)

• inside - Hope in Canada 21:28 Jul 25 (0)

SOTW 1 aligned with History Scribe and copywork for anyone who wants it. nt - Jennefer @ SSA 19:48 Jul 25 (12)

• Thanks so much, Jennefer!! nt - yvonne in ca 13:33 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: SOTW 1 aligned with History Scribe and copywork for anyone who wants it. nt - Sheryl in GA 9:41 Jul 26 (3)
  • History Scribe link inside plus others (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 10:13 Jul 26 (2)
    • Re: History Scribe link inside plus others (m) - Sheryl In GA 11:40 Jul 26 (1)
      • Your trip sounds heavenly! Enjoy. nt - Jennefer @ SSA 12:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Thank you Thank you!! nt - Andrea 5:36 Jul 26 (0)
• Thanks so much, Jennefer. Appreciate your effort. nt - Rachel from Singapore 21:00 Jul 25 (0)
• Care to work up SOTW II for us? :) nt - OKCyndi 20:12 Jul 25 (4)
  • Here you go, SOTW2 and History Scribe. - Trivium Academy 20:31 Jul 25 (0)
  • Lol! I am not there yet but Trivium Academy has her SOTW II plans posted on her blog. (link inside) - Jennefer @ SSA 20:30 Jul 25 (2)
    • This one has copywork, the link above is just History Scribe and SOTW2 nt - Trivium Academy 20:53 Jul 25 (1)
      • Oops, sorry about that. :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 20:55 Jul 25 (0)

How do you use TOG?? What does it look like in your home? - Chris in CA 19:40 Jul 25 (9)

• I can show you exactly what it looks like! I just put pictures on my webpage! link - 5wolfcubs 22:47 Jul 25 (2)
  • How fun, thanks nt - Chris in CA 9:06 Jul 26 (0)
  • I am soooo impressed! TFS! This put a big smile on my face as I start my homeschooling day! nt - Lisa in southern MD 5:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Well, it's seeming much clearer and simpler to me this time around... - Magic Wand 22:17 Jul 25 (5)
  • thanks so much, I'm - Chris in CA 22:23 Jul 25 (4)
    • We used WP American Story 2 last year... - Magic Wand 22:30 Jul 25 (3)
      • Thanks, I just wish I could actually find someone who - Chris in CA 22:32 Jul 25 (2)
        • Have you joined the WPFamilies yahoo group? - siloam 9:45 Jul 26 (0)
        • Have you checked the Winterpromise forum? nt - Magic Wand 22:39 Jul 25 (0)

A friend has loaned me her SOTW, what should I buy?...more - awanama 19:25 Jul 25 (1)

• I am have been happy with the unrevised acitivty guide and pages. Peace Hill Press has it for $9 before shipping. I'll try to link it inside... - Jones Academy 4:40 Jul 26 (0)

YIPPIE!! I finished writing our plans.....school *will* officially begin on Monday. - momof7 19:19 Jul 25 (4)

• Hmmm...Thou shalt not covet comes to mind...No really, how fabulously wonderful. I've offically joined the fan club you know... - Magic Wand 22:37 Jul 25 (1)
  • Hey, you've finished the hard part....the rest is easy. :) - momof7 6:46 Jul 26 (0)
• that's great.! Hope you have an awesome weekend with your family :)) - sherylinarctic 21:23 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks! :) - momof7 6:45 Jul 26 (0)

Jessica from Trivium Academy-You asked me about my opinion on Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire(m)... - Pajama Mama 19:10 Jul 25 (7)

• After I got past a few initial issues, I really liked it (m) - angela in ohio 9:26 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm reading this right now and really enjoying it!! ... - Jeanne in MN 20:41 Jul 25 (0)
• I enjoyed it thoroughly but... - Trivium Academy 20:40 Jul 25 (4)
  • I agree with some of what you said(m)... - Pajama Mama 7:18 Jul 26 (3)
    • This comes from reading both of his books, not just Teach/Fire. - Trivium Academy 7:50 Jul 26 (2)
      • Thanks Jessica-I guess that I need to read the other book-:)nt - Pajama Mama 8:58 Jul 26 (1)
        • I'm reading *There Are No Shortcuts* now... - john1verse1 14:13 Jul 26 (0)

Will someone please remind me of the phone number for Rod & Staff Publishers? Also...(m) - Colleen 19:06 Jul 25 (2)

• Info inside... - awanama 19:09 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you! (nt) - Colleen 19:12 Jul 25 (0)

Another Lial's Q...Thanks for all that replied below! - Gamom3 18:52 Jul 25 (2)

• What level of Saxon was used... - Jann in TX 21:06 Jul 25 (1)
  • Ds finished Saxon 76...Thanks for this information...nt - Gamom3 2:42 Jul 26 (0)

Question for those of you who have used BJU math and then BCM - hpymomof3 18:47 Jul 25 (1)

• Dd has used BJU exclusively from Math K through Fundamentals of Math, & I am considering using BCM this year. (sm) - ereks mom 21:48 Jul 25 (0)

Is Reader's Digest _How the Earth Works_ out of print? nt - imeverywoman 18:42 Jul 25 (3)

• Just found out... it is not, but How Nature Works is out of print. nt - imeverywoman 18:52 Jul 25 (2)
  • How Nature Works is out of print - are you looking for a copy? (m) - Kris 8:26 Jul 26 (0)
  • I bought How Nature Works on ebay for about 8 bucks. nt - PamJH 19:20 Jul 25 (0)

Regena in KY (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:27 Jul 25 (1)

• Happy to assist! nt - Regena in KY 6:44 Jul 26 (0)

Oh, Jessica of TA.....I need your planning wisdom. :) m - Pensguys 17:56 Jul 25 (7)

• I've already aligned them to SOTW, you could... - Trivium Academy 18:17 Jul 25 (6)
  • I'm trying to find that schedule, but no luck....can you point me? Thanks. nt - Pensguys 18:48 Jul 25 (4)
    • Link to SOTW and Church Histories aligned - Trivium Academy 20:42 Jul 25 (3)
      • It no workie. :) nt - Pensguys 20:50 Jul 25 (2)
        • Sorry, this one does. Link only - Trivium Academy 21:06 Jul 25 (1)
          • Thanks! Got it...it looks like I can use this to figure it out. Thanks! nt - Pensguys 21:28 Jul 25 (0)
  • That's great! We're starting with year 2 of TOG though..... - Pensguys 18:34 Jul 25 (0)

OK - please help me through my 'history' crisis! (m) - Linda (Australia) 17:55 Jul 25 (8)

• We're doing medieval this year... - earlybird mom 19:58 Jul 25 (3)
  • You both have mail! - earlybird mom 13:25 Jul 26 (0)
  • Oh, me, me! Please...........m - OKCyndi 20:14 Jul 25 (0)
  • Re: We're doing medieval this year... - Linda (Australia) 20:10 Jul 25 (0)
• Linda, that is the time period I am studying with my kids this year - momof7 19:14 Jul 25 (0)
• Mater Amabilis has a wonderful site - they mention a new Catholic history book. - Melissa B 19:06 Jul 25 (0)
• Have you looked at Seton Catholic Schools Materials? - Jean in Wisc 18:16 Jul 25 (0)
• Well I'm not Catholic but... - Heather in VA 17:59 Jul 25 (0)

Question for those who have used WP's Quest for the Ancient World.... - Heather in VA 17:28 Jul 25 (0)

more on planning... if you make your own planning pages, where do you store them? - Nicole M 16:59 Jul 25 (27)

• check ebay for a comb binding machine..I got one and it is easy - Sunny 12:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Just a thought... - Verena 6:21 Jul 26 (1)
  • Adding to this idea...it's also helpful (for writing purposes) to get the binders that bend all the way back. nt - Magic Wand 10:22 Jul 26 (0)
• Staples copy center is my new best friend. - happymainemom 20:51 Jul 25 (3)
  • I do that! Except I don't have to go to Staples... - Lady Jenn 23:27 Jul 25 (0)
  • Woah.... - Veronica 23:22 Jul 25 (0)
  • *gasp* - Nicole M 21:13 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm trying something totally different this year... - Rocking Horse 19:30 Jul 25 (3)
  • I love hearing everyone's ideas! Where did you get that book, btw? - Nicole M 19:44 Jul 25 (2)
    • From B&N.... - Rocking Horse 10:24 Jul 26 (1)
      • A couple more details... - Rocking Horse 10:34 Jul 26 (0)
• I use legal size classification folders - Laura in MO 19:00 Jul 25 (2)
  • golly, that's brilliant! - Nicole M 19:06 Jul 25 (1)
    • LOL! Brainstorming with each other has always been a help for me! Glad to hear it might be useful! nm - Laura in MO 19:20 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: more on planning... if you make your own planning pages, where do you store them? - kel 17:52 Jul 25 (12)
  • It depends on the binding... - happymainemom 20:57 Jul 25 (0)
  • Oh, and the machine "thingy" is the same one that puts them together in the first place. - kel 19:52 Jul 25 (3)
    • I've used one of those before...I think it is called a comb binder or comb binding machine. nt - Pensguys 20:04 Jul 25 (2)
      • There is a difference between "comb binding" and "spiral binding"... - Ellie 7:16 Jul 26 (1)
        • Yes, I know. nt - Pensguys 20:53 Jul 26 (0)
  • Yup! - erica 19:50 Jul 25 (4)
    • I'm curious -- do you make special covers? If so, please describe! nt - Nicole M 19:52 Jul 25 (3)
      • What happens when the obsessive-compulsive take to homeschooling... LOL... - erica 20:52 Jul 25 (2)
        • you know what? - Nicole M 21:09 Jul 25 (1)
          • LOL!!! - erica 21:31 Jul 25 (0)
  • also, thanks so much for filling me in about that little machine thingie - Nicole M 18:49 Jul 25 (0)
  • oh, get this! - Nicole M 18:34 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone here use Progeny Press, Veritas Press, or any other literature guides for reading comprehension? If so, pls. share. nt - StacyTea 16:22 Jul 25 (3)

• Thanks for sharing! nt - StacyTea 11:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Used them both, prefer Progeny, but VP's are good. - Kris 8:29 Jul 26 (0)
• I've used Progeny Press and Teacher Created Materials...... - Kathy in MD 4:32 Jul 26 (0)

FLL vs PLL vs EFTTC...info./opinions please... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 16:19 Jul 25 (5)

• Well I sat down and decided it had too much extra stuff I don't need... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 10:09 Jul 26 (0)
• FLL is nice but - Hope in Canada 21:33 Jul 25 (0)
• Hmmm....thanks. nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 21:12 Jul 25 (0)
• I can only give an opinion on EFTTC...I've never seen the others... - happymainemom 18:21 Jul 25 (0)
• PLL and EFTTC have much less grammar than FLL1&2... - Karen K. in Tx 17:49 Jul 25 (0)

Printable general geography terms? - momee 15:48 Jul 25 (11)

• Re: Printable general geography terms? - KerriF 16:37 Jul 25 (10)
  • thanks so much for this - momee 9:03 Jul 26 (0)
  • Kerri, could you send it to me too? Email inside-thanks a million! (more) - MamaPapa 8:58 Jul 26 (0)
  • Oh, please, oh please can you email it to me! I am teacing a world geography homeschool class this year and this file would be great to have! - Cheryl B in VA 6:55 Jul 26 (0)
  • elleno, Linda, Pensguys.... I just sent the file. :) nt. - KerriF 18:02 Jul 25 (0)
  • I would like them as well. Thanks! nt - elleno in FL 17:48 Jul 25 (0)
  • I would love these too! - Linda (Australia) 17:46 Jul 25 (0)
  • Ooh! Me too please! Email inside. - Pensguys 17:12 Jul 25 (0)
  • I'm interested as well! - Sweetpeach 16:44 Jul 25 (2)
    • Just sent the file :) nt. - KerriF 16:50 Jul 25 (1)
      • Thank you *very* much! nt - Sweetpeach 17:03 Jul 25 (0)

Just sharing here re. Latin (m) - Jean in Newcastle 15:18 Jul 25 (2)

• So what are you using *this* year? nt - Rhondabee 15:22 Jul 25 (1)
  • We're using LC I again. I like the book - I just did not teach it well - ok - at all! nt - Jean in Newcastle 15:24 Jul 25 (0)

Sonlight users! Some questions..... - SLB 15:09 Jul 25 (7)

• you definitely need a new catalog - AngieW in Texas 19:58 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you for your replies! nt - SLB 7:44 Jul 26 (0)
• The COre is for the General read-alouds and History - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:15 Jul 25 (0)
• The only info they share is the reader schedule.... - siloam 16:11 Jul 25 (2)
  • Do you use the LA IG? What do you think of it? nt - SLB 17:10 Jul 25 (1)
    • I don't have the new LA (which is new as of April 2007, but I do have the old LA.... - siloam 9:19 Jul 26 (0)
• The IG is more reading comp/history type questions where the LA IG is writing, grammar and reports. nm - Jenny in Atl 15:35 Jul 25 (0)

Approx. how many credits do you assign in 8th grade? nt - Christy in CO 14:47 Jul 25 (10)

• Are you thinking just of how many subjects people do in 8th, maybe? [nt[ - Jenny in Florida 20:21 Jul 25 (0)
• Clarify - if you were to keep track of credits for 8th grade (not for HS credit), how many would you have? Just for practice before I really have to! nt - Christy in CO 20:08 Jul 25 (3)
  • Speaking from absolutely no experience... lol... - erica 21:55 Jul 25 (0)
  • Oh, I get it. I guess I would base it on the same standard...... - happymainemom 20:43 Jul 25 (0)
  • :-) I don't think it matters. :-) NT - Lh 20:31 Jul 25 (0)
• I didn't do any credits for 8th. Credits are typically for high school transcripts. Is there a reason why you are planning to do it for 8th? nt - happymainemom 18:23 Jul 25 (1)
  • Oh, I thought she meant how mnay high school credits are you posting for 8th grade. What is the question ? ? ? NT - Lh 19:15 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Approx. how many credits do you assign in 8th grade? nt - Maverick 18:22 Jul 25 (0)
• Math, Latin, Science, English -- plan to. - Lh 15:17 Jul 25 (0)
• She got 1 (Algebra) NT - Christina in Space Coast 15:14 Jul 25 (0)

How necessary is it to complete R&S English 3 before going on to English 4? And can 4 be done mostly orally? (m, long) - Kellin 14:28 Jul 25 (4)

• After looking through the rest of R&S 3, I think I have a plan (m) - Kellin 16:46 Jul 25 (0)
• I think I would skip to R&S 3, Unit 5 at the beginning of the year.... - Rhondabee 15:21 Jul 25 (0)
• Start fresh.... - Rocking Horse 15:12 Jul 25 (0)
• what we do - Hoggirl 14:57 Jul 25 (0)

Anywhere to write and read curriculum reviews by other homeschoolers? - Karen 13:36 Jul 25 (3)

• Thank you! nt - Karen 17:55 Jul 25 (0)
• The Homeschool Library, link inside... - siloam 14:15 Jul 25 (0)
• Link...... - hopscotch 13:51 Jul 25 (0)

I think I am a failure at "doing what comes next". The only thing we get done consistently is math. I always have big plans make a timeline, do latin etc but I never get it done. I have many of the resources recommended here but maybe I need to turn to a already planned out curriculum. I have a 1st and 5th grader this fall. Please will you humor me and give your suggestions for your fave curriculumns or direct me to previous discussions? Thanks a million. nt - Michele K 13:34 Jul 25 (43)

• In order to "do the next thing", I need a routine for each subject and a time table... - Nan in Mass 6:48 Jul 26 (2)
  • This is what we do also (m) - Laura in OH 9:45 Jul 26 (0)
  • Oh - and I do NO prereading or prep for any lessons, other than ... - Nan in Mass 7:12 Jul 26 (0)
• Thanks for all the replies so far. I have comments/questions and will start plugging away at responding! (m) - Michele K 21:05 Jul 25 (3)
  • Boredom, yes. That's why a brief spine system works for us... - Nan in Mass 6:56 Jul 26 (1)
    • ITA! I think we can plan all of the FUN out school and be burned out before we start! (m) - Laura in OH 10:02 Jul 26 (0)
  • I take my hat off to all the people that can plan their own curriculum, but it's not for everyone... - Anita 2:07 Jul 26 (0)
• Baltimore Curriculum Project lessons were great for me... - Anita 17:39 Jul 25 (3)
  • I've put this into my favorites. (m) - Michele K 21:10 Jul 25 (1)
    • Re: I've put this into my favorites. (m) - Anita 2:26 Jul 26 (0)
  • Hmmm...link didn't work....trying again... - Anita 17:41 Jul 25 (0)
• I work best with blocks of time during the day - Laura in China 17:28 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks Laura. This seems like a reasonable idea. nt - Michele K 21:13 Jul 25 (0)
• I am a failure at "doing what comes next" too. I finally started writing up simple lesson plans... - Jeanne in MN 16:59 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks Jeanne! nt - Michele K 21:14 Jul 25 (0)
• I went to Calvert for the very reason you are describing. (m) - Maureen in TN 15:21 Jul 25 (3)
  • Thanks Maureen. I ordered the Calvert info previously and.. - Michele K 21:19 Jul 25 (1)
    • Calvert has one lesson manual with all subjects. There is a separate lesson manual for math...m - Maureen in TN 5:56 Jul 26 (0)
  • I wanted to add that I use Calvert flexibly, still adding in some (m) - Maureen in TN 16:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Can you figure out *why* (more) - Hoggirl 15:05 Jul 25 (1)
  • This was a good question. I thought about this when getting the kiddos to bed... - Michele K 21:24 Jul 25 (0)
• "Daily effort" is pretty much our daily assignment - Lh 14:37 Jul 25 (2)
  • Thanks! You do make it sound so easy to do the next thing!!!! LOL! (m) - Michele K 21:29 Jul 25 (1)
    • We don't use the DVDs but we did Prima LC1 LC2 Henle. I am not a fan of the dvds :-) NT - Lh 16:55 Jul 26 (0)
• That's what lesson planners are for. I have to write down what we are going to do every day - momof7 13:46 Jul 25 (13)
  • You and everyone else who do this are put on my homeschooling pedastal!! I'm going to read the following threads/links and maybe I will be inspired!!! Thanks. nt - Michele K 21:32 Jul 25 (0)
  • I'll be the un-official leader of the momof7 fan club! I *highly* encourage you to look for her past posts on planning!.... - Rhondabee 15:33 Jul 25 (11)
    • Ok....I am *officially* blushing! :) I'm glad it helped. BTW, Rhonda, that is *exactly* how I write them. :) - momof7 19:18 Jul 25 (0)
    • I agree! I'm taking her "plan an overview of the year, then plan six wks at a time in detail" approach this year, and (more) - MamaPapa 16:11 Jul 25 (9)
      • I'm going to try to move more in that direction,... - Karen K. in Tx 18:37 Jul 25 (1)
        • Thanks for all the links, Karen. nt - Pensguys 20:20 Jul 25 (0)
      • So can ya'll link me to her planning posts? nt - Pensguys 16:15 Jul 25 (6)
        • maybe this has some more info...(link only) - Karen K. in Tx 18:29 Jul 25 (0)
        • here's one, Penny, (link only).... - Karen K. in Tx 17:55 Jul 25 (4)
          • Yup, this is the one I copied, pasted and printed out a few days ago.... :0) nt - Jean in CA 19:37 Jul 25 (0)
          • Thanks! nt - Pensguys 18:00 Jul 25 (2)
            • Coming in late, but that's the link I got my momof7 info from too! nt - MamaPapa 18:20 Jul 25 (0)
            • and another one... - Karen K. in Tx 18:19 Jul 25 (0)
• Well, don't know how helpful this will be - Laura in MO 13:46 Jul 25 (2)
  • Thanks for the link and your reply! nt - Michele K 21:45 Jul 25 (0)
  • donnayoung.org is great - Closeacadmy 15:52 Jul 25 (0)
• How about *you* map out your curriculum... - karenciavo 13:42 Jul 25 (1)
  • Oh thanks for the encouragement Karen!!! :) It makes perfect sense to do my own curriculum planning. Like the Nike ad: JUST DO IT!! nt - Michele K 21:49 Jul 25 (0)

Cursive copywork? Does anyone have any good copy work in cursive for an - Illinois Owl 13:14 Jul 25 (4)

• Thanks ladies. You neaver fail to be ful of wonderful ideas. - Illinois Owl 7:54 Jul 26 (0)
• Try Happyscribe! It was exactly what I was looking for... - Debbie in Austin 20:13 Jul 25 (0)
• There are others on lulu link inside .... - MCG 14:16 Jul 25 (0)
• What type of cursive? Try Googling it, "DNealian cursive copywork" or copybook nt - Trivium Academy 14:01 Jul 25 (0)

anyone really do Lfor C in four days? - kim 12:53 Jul 25 (3)

• We do it in four days. How old are your children?... - karenciavo 13:25 Jul 25 (1)
  • Sorry, just noticed the ages below... - karenciavo 13:28 Jul 25 (0)
• this is primer a and our first year of latin with 8 and 11 year olds nt - kim 12:54 Jul 25 (0)

Geography help! I am beginning hs next month with dd6. We are using SOTW vol.1. I would like to integrate a little geography, both world (very basic) and U.S. (learning the 50 states). Any suggestions? nt - Homeschool Dad 12:44 Jul 25 (6)

• Thanks everybody. These are great ideas! (nt) - Homeschool Dad 20:10 Jul 25 (0)
• Maps, globes, puzzles, and cook books - Karen in CO 13:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Geography help! I am beginning hs next month with dd6. We are using SOTW vol.1. I would like to integrate a little geography, both world (very basic) and U.S. (learning the 50 states). Any suggestions? nt - KerriF 13:48 Jul 25 (1)
  • Great link! Thanks, Kerri! nt - Jennefer @SSA 16:50 Jul 25 (0)
• The best geography tool I purchased when my kids were young... - Laura in CT 12:56 Jul 25 (1)
  • Maps are great. You could try... - Karen 13:29 Jul 25 (0)

Where can I find a list of commonly misspelled words for my middle schooler? Tia nt - saved1112 12:33 Jul 25 (1)

• donnayoung.org has a list with 642 commonly misspelled words (m) - LittleDebbie 12:53 Jul 25 (0)

Just curious - why do some of you start school so "early" in the summer? (nm) - Jean in Newcastle 12:31 Jul 25 (38)

• We don't start "early" but... - Karen 21:29 Jul 25 (0)
• I got really burned out last year. I am trying to pace myself better this year. We will school for about 6 weeks at a time and then schedule a week off! nt - Jennefer @SSA 16:54 Jul 25 (0)
• We were doing it because we've schooled yr round the last couple years, but (more) - MamaPapa 16:15 Jul 25 (0)
• I think for a lot of people they're breaks are weather-related. That's why I take August & September off; that's summer here in Western Washington! : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:02 Jul 25 (1)
  • Egads. THEIR breaks. (nt) - Colleen 16:42 Jul 25 (0)
• My kids get their long break during tax season when I'm working overtime, and they get cranky if they have too much time off from school. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:56 Jul 25 (0)
• Flexibility. We can be flexible about our schedule all year then.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:46 Jul 25 (0)
• Two reasons: 1) We're off all of December and 2) it's so hot in GA in July/August that the kids are indoors & bored. nt - ereks mom 15:44 Jul 25 (0)
• We usually take a family vacation in July, so we get back just in time to start up in August. nt - Kay in Cal 15:34 Jul 25 (0)
• We started this week because of a mid August vacation planned. We are not taking school work and this will allow us to finish in May. This is when our PS finishes, too. nt - tink1234 15:17 Jul 25 (0)
• I want to make sure we are done on time (m) - Christina in Space Coast 15:13 Jul 25 (0)
• What good reasons! If I can only get organized, maybe we'll start early next month! nt - Jean in Newcastle 15:11 Jul 25 (0)
• We do 4 weeks on/1 week off, so in order to fulfill state requirements, . . . - Kris 14:29 Jul 25 (0)
• I don't like arbitrary schedules. :) - Night Elf 14:05 Jul 25 (7)
  • How old are your children? nt - frogpond1 21:21 Jul 25 (1)
    • Re: How old are your children? nt - Night Elf 21:26 Jul 25 (0)
  • I agree. apples and oranges :-) NT - Lh 14:51 Jul 25 (0)
  • OT: Are you Beth from the old LLG? Dupree Park Park Days? nm - Jenny in Atl 14:13 Jul 25 (3)
    • yep, that's me! :) NT - Night Elf 14:35 Jul 25 (2)
      • waving back... Jenny mom to Mac & Fi.. lol nm - Jenny in Atl 14:43 Jul 25 (1)
        • Oh cool! Nice to see you here. :) NT - Night Elf 14:58 Jul 25 (0)
• The reason we go year round - Karin 14:02 Jul 25 (0)
• It's too hot to play outside this tme of year.. - momofkhm 13:56 Jul 25 (0)
• We started Monday (7/23) to have some breathing room in order to finish by June 1 and b/c I couldn't take it anymore!!! nt - Trivium Academy 13:51 Jul 25 (0)
• My main reason is because it is so hot (110+). The public school here is modified year round too. We also like the flexibility during the year. :) nt. - KerriF 13:51 Jul 25 (0)
• We start next Monday. I do it this way so we can take a week off every 5-6 weeks. - momof7 13:48 Jul 25 (0)
• We are another year-round family, taking lots of little brakes. nt - Jenny in Atl 13:33 Jul 25 (0)
• We take 7 weeks off in the summer & 7 weeks in the "winter" when it is *beautiful* in AZ!! nt - 5wolfcubs 13:27 Jul 25 (0)
• they asked. plus it's hot outside. plus it helps when we need a long break later that wasn't planned :-) nt - tess in the 'burbs 13:22 Jul 25 (0)
• Too hot out anyway -- then we can go with flow without pressure around holidays and such nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:19 Jul 25 (0)
• We are starting early this year b/c baby #4 is due in Oct and I wanted to take a nice long break then :) nt - Anne Marie 13:12 Jul 25 (0)
• More flexibility during the year, it's too hot outside, and we can finish the year in mid-spring. nt - Susan in TN 12:59 Jul 25 (0)
• We're starting August 6 this year... - Laura in CT 12:58 Jul 25 (1)
  • Us too. nt - Pensguys 13:03 Jul 25 (0)
• We school 4 days a week year round...nt - KC 12:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Just curious - why do some of you start school so "early" in the summer? (nm) - kim 12:50 Jul 25 (1)
  • Sounds like you have the same schedule we do! nt - ereks mom 15:46 Jul 25 (0)
• We school year round, but the summer's in the south are when you want to be indoors. We take a lighter schedule in the early fall and early spring with June off completely. :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 12:34 Jul 25 (0)

"Family Math" or "Games for Math" ? - s in Canada 12:19 Jul 25 (5)

• I just bought Games for Math and cannot wait to get it. I have Family Math -- just haven't used it -- YET :) - Dawn K 17:10 Jul 25 (0)
• Definately Games For Math... - Jeanne in MN 17:03 Jul 25 (0)
• I preferred Games for Math... - Laura in CT 12:59 Jul 25 (0)
• Our library has both of them! nt - Jean in Newcastle 12:32 Jul 25 (0)
• Family Math is in my library--it might be in yours to take a look at too. - Closeacademy 12:29 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone involved with a Charter School? - Lora 12:13 Jul 25 (6)

• I think Ria *was*. Just so you know. :-) nt - happymainemom 21:01 Jul 25 (0)
• What I am actually wondering is if you have 500 dollars... - Lora 14:28 Jul 25 (1)
  • ideas for activities for 1 day? how many hours? how many kids?...(m) - Jenny in Ca 17:55 Jul 25 (0)
• we have been with one for years here in Ca, we are on a program that is completely planned by me tho.. - Jenny in Ca 13:32 Jul 25 (1)
  • My kids are already registered (sm) - Lora 14:24 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Anyone involved with a Charter School? - Sheryl 12:26 Jul 25 (0)

3rd grade science chemisrty rescources? - Stacey in NY 12:09 Jul 25 (2)

• Stacey,.. - Debbie C. 19:16 Jul 25 (1)
  • Re: Stacey,.. - Stacey in NY 11:53 Jul 26 (0)

Review on Rosetta Stone Spanish and Calvert's Spanish? Best place to buy Rosetta? Thanks. nt - lemonshine 11:50 Jul 25 (6)

• I have a Review on Rosetta Stone Spanish... m - Vanna 12:26 Jul 25 (0)
• What are your goals? How much time do you want to devote to teaching this? What other resources are availble to you, like native speakers? nt - Patricia in ATL 12:20 Jul 25 (4)
  • I am a native speaker who has done a bad job of teaching my dc. I want something EASY to get them conversational - FAST. Thanks, nt - lemonshine 12:28 Jul 25 (3)
    • Welcome to my world!!!! m - Patricia in ATL 12:45 Jul 25 (2)
      • Patricia, May I ask you some more q's.... - Debbie C. 19:12 Jul 25 (1)
        • You have mail! nt - Patricia in ATL 21:12 Jul 25 (0)

Planners, trackers, assingment sheets, etc, etc!! What do you use? - kel 11:18 Jul 25 (3)

• Re: Planners, trackers, assingment sheets, etc, etc!! What do you use? - Patricia in ATL 12:32 Jul 25 (0)
• Here are some links... - profmom 12:15 Jul 25 (1)
  • Those are great links Prof Mom. Thanks - Illinois Owl 13:22 Jul 25 (0)

Laura in China..if you have a minute to spare..can you please tell me if the English Prep 2 you're using is actually SYRWTLE 2? Thanks..m - Lyn NoCA 11:18 Jul 25 (3)

• Thank you...I thought it was but just want to make sure..I did place the order for SYRWTLE...nm - Lyn 8:49 Jul 26 (0)
• Yes it is. I guess I got into the habit of calling it English Prep because it's for the 'Prep' years (middle school). Sorry for the confusion (nt) - Laura in China 17:05 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, the English Prep series is So You Really Want to Learn English. The Junior English series is not "prep". (nt) - Colleen (not Laura, obviously!) 15:55 Jul 25 (0)

Colleen, have you started SL Cores 1/6 yet? . . . . - Momto5girls 11:01 Jul 25 (2)

• No, we just started our summer break...(m) - Colleen 15:59 Jul 25 (1)
  • I posted on the SL forum about this . . . - Momto5girls 18:08 Jul 25 (0)

What resources for Hold That Thought - Jill 10:59 Jul 25 (1)

• What we're using is Our Fifty States (Nat.Geographic), Our Fifty States by Miers (narrative history)... - Trivium Academy 11:05 Jul 25 (0)

Laura in China or others who have used RS4K Chem 1...about scheduling.... - Pensguys 10:54 Jul 25 (4)

• Thanks to you both. I just want it to be 10-12 weeks. We'redoing other topics the other quarters. nt - Pensguys 17:15 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes - that's what we did. It's ten weeks, or more if you add in (nt) - Laura in China 17:06 Jul 25 (0)
• That sounds about right.. if you go faster you will run out of things to do quick!! I ended up adding other resources that years. nm - Jenny in Atl 15:39 Jul 25 (1)
  • Can you elaborate on what you added in? : ) nt - Trivium Academy 4:24 Jul 26 (0)

great Poetry resource !!!!!!!! - Clara in Miami 10:25 Jul 25 (2)

• oops, Click on current show for this weeks resource (Poetry) nt - Clara in Miami 10:28 Jul 25 (1)
  • forgive me for forgetting my comma :( (nt) - Clara in Miami 10:29 Jul 25 (0)

World Religions - Jami 10:22 Jul 25 (7)

• For a first introduction, I recommend One World, Many Religions by Mary Pope Osborne (nt) - Laura in China 19:07 Jul 25 (0)
• I like the Usborne book of World Religions. nt - Regena in KY 15:49 Jul 25 (0)
• The Story of Religion by Betsy Maestro is one you may want to look at too. (nt) - Stacia 12:58 Jul 25 (0)
• No suggestions, I just very seldom see other people with Jami spelled *my* way. Do you say "Jami-no-e" when you're spelling your name too? ;-) nt - Jami in TX 11:37 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: World Religions - Mommy Newsom 10:32 Jul 25 (0)
• A few ideas - Karen 10:30 Jul 25 (0)
• I have a few, are there any particular facts you wish to know about them? - Trivium Academy 10:29 Jul 25 (0)

intro and acronym question - Emily 10:09 Jul 25 (3)

• Hi Emily, board abbreviations inside - Trivium Academy 10:13 Jul 25 (1)
  • Oh, thank you! =) I should've searched for this! ;) (nt) - emily 10:14 Jul 25 (0)
• 1st ?: What's VP and where do I find more info? (nt) - Emily 10:11 Jul 25 (0)

Just purchased a Saxon set on vegsource that I thought ... - Chris in VA 10:01 Jul 25 (6)

• Check around...I've seen it for $20.00 new... - Laura in VA 18:04 Jul 25 (0)
• What level, and approximately what pages? nm - Laura in MO 11:07 Jul 25 (2)
  • It's Saxon 3, first workbook, Lessons 30 to 60. nt - Chris in VA 13:32 Jul 25 (1)
    • Sorry, but I can't help -- I was hoping that I could! Good Luck! nm - Laura in MO 13:58 Jul 25 (0)
• What level, we have some extras AND if you're near Chesapeake... - momee 10:42 Jul 25 (0)
• Just buy it! I wish I would learn to buy NEW instead of USED! sm - BarbinTN 10:04 Jul 25 (0)

Writeshop or Wordsmith?? Looking for something for both 7th & 9th grade. nt - SharonRose 9:46 Jul 25 (2)

• Re: Writeshop or Wordsmith?? Looking for something for both 7th & 9th grade. nt - Graceann 17:34 Jul 25 (0)
• Both are great, Wordsmith is quick fun ice breakers (help wanted ads, interviews, etc) while Write Shop is a little more structured with focused writing projects. nm - Jenny in Atl 13:42 Jul 25 (0)

What is new about TOG redesign? Is there less teacher prep? - Cindy 9:44 Jul 25 (3)

• I guess it depends on what part of the prep time was cumbersome for you before... - karenciavo 13:36 Jul 25 (0)
• I would agree about a better flow. It has colored areas, so its easy to find what you need. Compaired to classic it is much more user friendly. nt - r 11:13 Jul 25 (0)
• It has made it flow better, but the basic concept is the same where you need to read the teacher notes and choose what parts to use. nt - siloam 10:45 Jul 25 (0)

Janson's A History of Art for Young People 6th edt.: How much would you pay for it? nt - jubilee 9:25 Jul 25 (6)

• I have an old 2nd ed and love it. I bet the 7th ed is beautiful. I think mine was about $5... nm - Jenny in Atl 15:42 Jul 25 (0)
• I would splurge and buy the new, 7th edition. There are so many improvements, such as far more color prints. Well worth it, imo. (nt) - Colleen 9:48 Jul 25 (4)
  • Where can you buy the 7th edition? I didn't see it at Amazon or when I googled the title. Thanks. nt. - Brenda in FL 17:17 Jul 25 (2)
    • The book is now titled "A Short History of Art". The 7th edition is the edition available new from Amazon...(m) - Colleen 20:31 Jul 25 (1)
      • Ahhhhh - Thank you very much! nt. - Brenda in FL 2:32 Jul 26 (0)
  • Thank you Colleen...it didn't take much to sway me in this direction:O) nt - jubilee 10:45 Jul 25 (0)

TOG writing and CW....can't decide.... - mom2three 9:20 Jul 25 (17)

• we are planning on using CW with TOG this year, my plan so far is to... - Jenny in Ca 13:36 Jul 25 (1)
  • This is a possiblity...Thank you. (nt) - mom2three 17:06 Jul 25 (0)
• Doing both... - siloam 10:48 Jul 25 (2)
  • Wow...do you do both programs each week or alternate? (nt) - mom2three 17:06 Jul 25 (1)
    • All of CW and TOG to her tolerance level.... - siloam 9:22 Jul 26 (0)
• I have a 5th grader also and want to do TOG Writing and Writing Tales... - Magic Wand 10:01 Jul 25 (5)
  • Wand, I think you can get by with... - OhElizabeth 20:21 Jul 25 (1)
    • Thanks, I'll take a look...I've found though... - Magic Wand 22:26 Jul 25 (0)
  • This is anothr possibility. Thank you for sharing (nt) - mom2three 17:07 Jul 25 (0)
  • Exact situation that I am contemplating! We're starting... - PameLA in VA 11:22 Jul 25 (1)
    • I'm thinking of... - Magic Wand 11:39 Jul 25 (0)
• We plan to do both - Quiver0f10 9:38 Jul 25 (2)
  • questions.... - mom2three 17:09 Jul 25 (1)
    • I am thinking 2 weeks CW and then 2 weeks R&S. I originally planned to do both daily, but I think it might be too much nt - Quiver0f10 4:31 Jul 26 (0)
• Not CW, but we're going to do Writing Trails *and* Writing Tales... - OhElizabeth 9:31 Jul 25 (2)
  • We are half way through Aesop B....but - mom2three 17:11 Jul 25 (1)
    • Well I haven't done Homer either, but aren't the models a lot longer? (m) - OhElizabeth 20:25 Jul 25 (0)

So...who do you let drive?? VP or SOTW2.... - Mommyfaithe 9:18 Jul 25 (4)

• Definitely SOTW2...so much more of a "world" view than MARR. Love the way that MARR supplements, though! nt - Staci in FL 17:41 Jul 25 (0)
• I vote for SOTW 2. nt - Vanna 12:28 Jul 25 (0)
• SOTW . nm - LNC 9:58 Jul 25 (0)
• My pick would depend on the age... - OhElizabeth 9:32 Jul 25 (0)

VP cards with SOTW1? - Leslie in Germany 9:15 Jul 25 (1)

• Google Paula's Archives. nt - OhElizabeth 10:07 Jul 25 (0)

Which colored pencils for Dover coloring books? - LNC 8:46 Jul 25 (6)

• I like Prang. Good color and good price. I use an eletric sharpener. nt - Kisa in CA 20:21 Jul 25 (0)
• We just discovered the Lyra Super Ferby pencils... (m) - Laura in CA 10:53 Jul 25 (3)
  • Some more options from Lyra - ChristyX5 15:17 Jul 25 (1)
    • Shoot it didn't work, try again! - Christyx5 15:18 Jul 25 (0)
  • Link - Laura in CA 11:00 Jul 25 (0)
• My children really prefer Primsa colors... - Anne/PA 9:30 Jul 25 (0)

Regena in KY -- question for you please (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 8:26 Jul 25 (3)

• I don't know yet because.....(m) - Regena in KY 11:38 Jul 25 (2)
  • More questions too - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:44 Jul 25 (1)
    • Yes, I got....(m) - Regena in KY 14:39 Jul 25 (0)

NightElf and Beth in Central TX...Thank you for your posts on CW...(m) - Rich with kids 8:15 Jul 25 (2)

• Your welcome! Glad I could help. (nt) - Beth in Central TX 9:20 Jul 25 (0)
• Sorry...I meant to include Pam in MA, as well.. Thanks Pam! :) - Rich with kids 8:17 Jul 25 (0)

What does wrap-around teachers edition mean? - Kat 8:03 Jul 25 (2)

• I wouldn't get the teacher's edition. - Claire 8:27 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you , Claire. - Kat 12:12 Jul 25 (0)

Trivium Academy-- I thought of you this morning... - Virginia Heather 7:31 Jul 25 (2)

• My older two never bring the Velveteen Rabbit near me.....I sob through it every time! nt - DawnUK 12:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Awww, don't you love it? - Trivium Academy 8:18 Jul 25 (0)

Has anyone used or looked at "Getting Started with Latin" link inside - Karen in MO 7:18 Jul 25 (5)

• We will be using this next year (nt) - EKS 12:55 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, reviewing this one for my book and I love it. - KidsHappen 7:57 Jul 25 (3)
  • Re: Yes, reviewing this one for my book and I love it. - Karen in MO 10:06 Jul 25 (2)
    • No it would not be too simple but he might be able to move through it faster. (nt) - KidsHappen 11:24 Jul 25 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Karen in MO 12:15 Jul 25 (0)

Question: Lial's BCM - Gamom3 7:10 Jul 25 (3)

• We started this in Jan -m - Kathie in VA 12:34 Jul 25 (0)
• As I recall, each chapter is followed by a chapter review and - Claire 7:20 Jul 25 (1)
  • Just finished this book in May with dd... - Robin in DFW 7:55 Jul 25 (0)

Homemade wooden rolling bulletin board idea...m - 5knights3maidens 7:07 Jul 25 (1)

• You could also... - Michelle My Bell 18:27 Jul 25 (0)

What is your favorite learning music for skip counting and math? - Ruthie in AL 6:19 Jul 25 (4)

• 100 Sheep for skip counting! nt - 5wolfcubs 8:19 Jul 25 (1)
  • My boys loved this one-- I highly recommend it! (nt) - Virginia Heather 8:54 Jul 25 (0)
• We love skip count kids, Bible Heroes. - Lizzie in Ma 6:19 Jul 25 (1)
  • I second this. nt. - Jeanne in MN 17:05 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone out there use a co-op for support with their curriculum? - gapeach 6:07 Jul 25 (3)

• We were in one for 2 years w/ Konos -- very helpful for group activities, public speaking and general accountability! nt - 5wolfcubs 13:30 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes and we love it! - Janet M. 10:27 Jul 25 (1)
  • Re: Yes and we love it! - gapeach 18:56 Jul 25 (0)

Combining Singapore and Horizons for Levels 4 and up...help, please! (m) - Leslie in TN 5:44 Jul 25 (2)

• I've always combined these two. m - kRenee 8:19 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you -- those are great ideas. I was hoping I wouldn't have to give one of them up! (nt) - Leslie in TN 5:22 Jul 26 (0)

Best way to memorize math facts?? - Mogster 5:40 Jul 25 (4)

• Here's a link to a post talking about how we did it. <link only inside> - earlybird mom 8:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Cool idea from Teaching the Trivium.... - TarponGirl 7:55 Jul 25 (1)
  • Brain is a bit slow this morning...can you paint me a picture of what this looks like? tyia nt - jubilee 9:27 Jul 25 (0)
• Learning math facts - Kris 6:04 Jul 25 (0)

Heather in VA and other Virginians-- how specific are you when you file your letter of intent w/ the state? (m) - Virginia Heather 5:40 Jul 25 (12)

• I've only listed subject and Curriculum names -m - Kathie in VA 6:21 Jul 26 (0)
• You may want to look at your county's public school website... - Laura in VA 16:38 Jul 25 (0)
• Inside is what HEAV says is required - MCG 14:47 Jul 25 (2)
  • I guess I'm curious about why HEAV would say this. Are there different forms? Mine says: - Delbra 15:52 Jul 25 (1)
    • I don't use any form. There are no VA state forms that I know of. (more) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 18:02 Jul 25 (0)
• ?? Because, according to the annual letter from the Superintendent , a description is not required - Delbra 14:31 Jul 25 (1)
  • After the law change last summer the VA Dept. of education issued a memo to Superintendent explaining law and requirements m - MCG 18:17 Jul 25 (0)
• I can send you mine - email inside - April in VA 8:59 Jul 25 (0)
• Thanks, ladies... this is great! (nt) - Virginia Heather 8:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Very general... - Heather in VA 7:16 Jul 25 (0)
• I'll send you a generic version of my letter and curriculum table if you'd like. email inside - PameLA in VA 6:45 Jul 25 (0)
• I know there are samples of NOIs at this website... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 5:54 Jul 25 (0)

3rd grade plans... anyone willing to share?? I'm trying to make sure I've got all my bases covered-- thanks a bunch! (nt) - Virginia Heather 5:33 Jul 25 (25)

• Here's ours -- we start Aug. 20 - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 20:10 Jul 25 (0)
• Thanks for sharing-- this has been very helpful for me! (nt) - Virginia Heather 18:18 Jul 25 (0)
• Here are ours (starting on Aug. 6) - AdrianaInVa 17:57 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: 3rd grade plans... anyone willing to share?? I'm trying to make sure I've got all my bases covered-- thanks a bunch! (nt) - Veronica 14:34 Jul 25 (1)
  • Forgot spelling & handwriting - probably R&S, not fully decided. nt - Veronica 14:40 Jul 25 (0)
• Our plans... - Wendy in AK 14:30 Jul 25 (0)
• Some were starting now, some will wait till after Christmas...he doesn't turn 8 till then... - sherylinarctic 10:36 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: 3rd grade plans... anyone willing to share?? I'm trying to make sure I've got all my bases covered-- thanks a bunch! (nt) - Deanna 10:19 Jul 25 (0)
• we are midway through week 2 - and things are going well! m - Anne Marie 9:36 Jul 25 (0)
• Here's ours.... - Kelly in VA 8:17 Jul 25 (0)
• ours... - Karen K. in Tx 7:52 Jul 25 (0)
• 3rd Grade plans, with a few holes to fill! - Sweetpeach 7:40 Jul 25 (1)
  • And I forgot to add: Logic (freebie from WTM poster); composers (Trivium's sch) - Sweetpeach 7:50 Jul 25 (0)
• We'll be starting in one week... - Susie in CA 7:36 Jul 25 (3)
  • Hi Susie :-).... - Verena 17:42 Jul 25 (2)
    • Well, - Susie in CA 2:02 Jul 26 (1)
      • I was afraid you'd say that... - Verena 6:09 Jul 26 (0)
• We only start in January, but here's what I've got planned - Hannah 7:20 Jul 25 (0)
• sure - we kick off 3rd soon - HollyDay 7:02 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: 3rd grade plans... anyone willing to share?? I'm trying to make sure I've got all my bases covered-- thanks a bunch! (nt) - stephanie 6:31 Jul 25 (4)
  • Your plans look great... - Angela in TN 10:09 Jul 25 (3)
    • Thanks, Angela...... - stephanie 20:55 Jul 25 (2)
      • Here's a link for copywork jar - Angela in TN 4:47 Jul 26 (1)
        • Forgot to add the link - Angela in TN 4:47 Jul 26 (0)
• Well that's what I'm trying to sit down and pin myself down on... - OhElizabeth 5:43 Jul 25 (0)

Preschool toys: What is your child's favorite? (that gets used a lot?) cross-post - Trivium Academy 5:10 Jul 25 (30)

• Fisher Price farm set, wooden train set, Haba blocks, flashlight, tongs and cups-nt - Ann in WA 14:50 Jul 25 (0)
• My boys' faves..... - Wendy in AK 14:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Bucket of beans! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:46 Jul 25 (0)
• I just made a sand table today... - Michelle My Bell 11:01 Jul 25 (1)
  • this is great! and cheap - thanks for sharing, I might give this a try! - sherylinarctic 11:33 Jul 25 (0)
• Okay, here's what is in the shopping cart. - Trivium Academy 8:48 Jul 25 (4)
  • nesting blocks might be too young, BUT - Peek a Boo 23:00 Jul 25 (2)
    • Thanks Peek! - Trivium Academy 4:45 Jul 26 (1)
      • hey-- does he have *tracks* for his cars/trucks/train? - Peek a Boo 23:01 Jul 26 (0)
  • Have you visited a local re-sale shop? - Rocking Horse 11:17 Jul 25 (0)
• My boys' favorites: - yvonne in ca 8:33 Jul 25 (0)
• non-educational: a small, pop up tent - sorry, I can't remember the brand. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:09 Jul 25 (0)
• A tub full of water and water toys was the thing that kept my preschooler busiest the longest!... - Pat in MI 7:51 Jul 25 (0)
• my boys liked - Michele 7:31 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Preschool toys: What is your child's favorite? (that gets used a lot?) cross-post - ga peach 6:10 Jul 25 (2)
  • You've got mail. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:42 Jul 25 (1)
    • Re: You've got mail. : ) nt - gapeach 8:10 Jul 25 (0)
• I have the Letter Factory video for sale on homeschoolclassifieds.com. nt - momee 5:55 Jul 25 (2)
  • I'm going to see if I can rent these first to see them. Thanks! nt - Trivium Academy 6:50 Jul 25 (1)
    • Our library system has many copies - take a look at yours! nt - lovemykids 6:59 Jul 25 (0)
• Hard Wood Puzzles. Can't get enough of them...nt - Michelle My Bell 5:41 Jul 25 (0)
• Wedgits from Timberdoodle have been a hit with all my kiddos. nt - katie5 5:32 Jul 25 (0)
• Fisher Price Little People are a big favorite here. nt - MeganP 5:24 Jul 25 (1)
  • They would be embarrassed for the world to know it, but my guys still play with them at 4th grade sometimes! nt - momee 6:26 Jul 25 (0)
• Wow, look at this coliseum! -link - Trivium Academy 5:12 Jul 25 (5)
  • They are at ToysR'Us website too btw! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:00 Jul 25 (0)
  • I filed that under "buy"! nt - DawnUK 12:50 Jul 25 (0)
  • Ohhhh! I want it. :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 6:32 Jul 25 (2)
    • these are great - we have the russian church, roman aqueduct and egyptian pyramid (got grandparents to get them for Christmas/birthdays) nt - Anne Marie 9:45 Jul 25 (0)
    • There's more, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Partheon....dd saw the coliseum and wants it for Christmas! nt - Trivium Academy 6:43 Jul 25 (0)

Question about Classical Writing for 5th/6th graders. - Night Elf 4:44 Jul 25 (3)

• Thanks. I'm going to start this in a few weeks - Night Elf 9:53 Jul 25 (0)
• Our experience... - Beth in Central TX 6:36 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Question about Classical Writing for 5th/6th graders. - Pam in MA 5:43 Jul 25 (0)

20th Century US fiction (not historical fiction) for 11yo reading at a high school level? - Laura in China 2:07 Jul 25 (20)

• Laura, my dd age 11 is in much the same situation. Have your seen 150 Great Books? - Anne/PA 9:14 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks - I'll look into that. (nt) - Laura in China 17:18 Jul 25 (0)
• You could try... - Nan in Mass 7:39 Jul 25 (6)
  • Not classic (or maybe they are?), but picture of 20th cent life and times... - Nan in Mass 8:08 Jul 25 (5)
    • You know, the more I think about it, the more I think you probably want classic US children's fiction, not adult fiction... - Nan in Mass 14:23 Jul 25 (4)
      • That's good advice. I guess I was looking for the equivalent of 'All Creatures Great and Small' for the US (m) - Laura in China 17:16 Jul 25 (3)
        • I have a vague feeling that there is one, set on a farm in the 50's, that my mum loves... - Nan in Mass 7:19 Jul 26 (2)
          • Ok - I know exactly what you want, but you will want to preread it, just to be sure it is ok... - Nan in Mass 8:49 Jul 26 (1)
            • Brilliant list - thank you - Laura in China 20:11 Jul 26 (0)
• Is the 11yo just a capable reader, or is (s)he emotionally at a high school/adult level, too? (m) - Kris 6:08 Jul 25 (1)
  • This is the issue - Laura in China 8:23 Jul 25 (0)
• You might check out Sonlight 300 - they usually have good reading lists. Level 300 is 20th Century HIstory (not just American, though). (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:05 Jul 25 (0)
• Not exactly high school level but very entertaining - mooooom 4:47 Jul 25 (0)
• Here are a few links to YA fiction about or from the 20th Century (most are American authors) - Jenny in Atl 3:15 Jul 25 (6)
  • What about Bodie Thoene WW2 christian fiction? Maybe a little too much romance but lots of history also. nm - LNC 7:35 Jul 25 (0)
  • Great - thanks (nt) - Laura in China 4:09 Jul 25 (4)
    • I'm actually more looking for adult fiction of the period - Laura in China 4:13 Jul 25 (3)
      • Sorry, you said 11 yr-old. Here are more adult titles... - Jenny in Atl 5:26 Jul 25 (0)
      • what about John Steinbeck's books? or - CactusPair 4:56 Jul 25 (1)
        • Re: what about John Steinbeck's books? or - Kris 6:10 Jul 25 (0)

Could you share how you used FIAR? - CactusPair 22:53 Jul 24 (8)

• For us, FIAR was ruined when we added all the extras! - SAndraD/Prov31Sandra 13:48 Jul 25 (1)
  • I want to give a big DITTO to this (m) - snickelfritz 18:24 Jul 25 (0)
• We kept it simple,... - Karen K. in Tx 12:56 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Could you share how you used FIAR? - profmom 7:49 Jul 25 (0)
• Oh mercy, I can't imagine lapbooking a 5 yo, what a bother... - OhElizabeth 5:35 Jul 25 (2)
  • Oops, that's lapbooking WITH a 5 yo, not the 5 yo! Hehe! nt - OhElizabeth 5:36 Jul 25 (1)
    • Oooo, that sounds painful! :D nt - Lisa in southern MD 6:03 Jul 25 (0)
• I have a link for you! - 5wolfcubs 23:06 Jul 24 (0)

Magic Wand! I posted below. *Ü* - LisaWA 21:55 Jul 24 (2)

• Thanks, Lisa. Actually, I do have a few more questions...I'll email you. Thanks so much. nt - Magic Wand 22:52 Jul 24 (1)
  • *Ü* bring it on.... - LisaWa 9:17 Jul 25 (0)

What to use for Latin after LC2 with an 11 yo? What's my goal here?? - Stephanie Z 21:17 Jul 24 (3)

• My kids are your age and at about the same places. (m) - Staci in MO 3:59 Jul 25 (1)
  • Okay, my kids probably aren't *your* age, but your *dc's* ages. (nt) - Staci in MO 4:00 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: What to use for Latin after LC2 with an 11 yo? What's my goal here?? - Erika 21:58 Jul 24 (0)

Jennefer (or anyone else) Did you get the Teachers' Guides for the Classical Kids Collection? - yvonne in ca 20:38 Jul 24 (1)

• I did not but I would be interested in hearing from someone who has it! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 21:04 Jul 24 (0)

Need recommendations for literature for Ancient Persia, Babylonia, & Assyria.. I just have not located anything via numerous searches. TIA. NM - Carmen & Co. 20:23 Jul 24 (4)

• Lugalbanda! m - dangermom 21:27 Jul 24 (2)
  • Hey thanks! I just got one for a good price too! nt - DawnUK 1:12 Jul 25 (0)
  • Thank you! I just snabbed a copy for less than $7, including shipping. nm - Carmen & CO. 21:37 Jul 24 (0)
• OOPs--forgot to mention, I'm lloking for *actual* literature like poetry, not historical fiction. nm - Carmen & Co. 20:25 Jul 24 (0)

Is this to much for a 6th grader? - Gamom3 19:42 Jul 24 (2)

• Looks reasonable to me. - Rocking Horse 21:31 Jul 24 (0)
• Actually Home2teach meets 1x per week, but the kids. . . - Carmen & C0. 20:01 Jul 24 (0)

What to trim from my Logic Stage Ancients booklist? ... - Peela 19:37 Jul 24 (15)

• Re: What to trim from my Logic Stage Ancients booklist? ... - FloridaLisa 11:06 Jul 25 (1)
  • thankyou, very helpful. nt - Peela 17:43 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: What to trim from my Logic Stage Ancients booklist? ... - Rhondabee 4:49 Jul 25 (1)
  • thats the one- was on my shelf, just thought to add it to the mix. nt - Peela 5:49 Jul 25 (0)
• You have several books that will cover the same information - frogpond1 21:39 Jul 24 (2)
  • Yes... - RhondaM. 5:14 Jul 25 (0)
  • thankyou. nt - Peela 23:00 Jul 24 (0)
• I have pretty much the same list, excepting . . . - Carmen & Co. 20:15 Jul 24 (4)
  • Carmen, thankyou, that is a very useful reply... - Peela 20:48 Jul 24 (3)
    • My children loved "Golden Goblet" and "Bronze Bow" - Kelley 4:58 Jul 25 (2)
      • My ds loved the Bronze Bow too and has asked to reread it. Don't skip it! :-) nt - RhondaM. 5:16 Jul 25 (1)
        • okeydokey :-) nt - Peela 5:50 Jul 25 (0)
• Someone here recently suggested "To Ride The Gods' Own Stallion." It's a novel about a 13-year old slave boy in Ninevah... - Rebecca in VA 19:52 Jul 24 (2)
  • Yes, I think this is about the only one we found related to Mesopotamia (sorry to add to your woes!) nt - Regena in KY 6:35 Jul 25 (0)
  • thankyou, sounds good. I was hoping to cull a few rather than add more though :-) nt - Peela 23:01 Jul 24 (0)

Can anyone tell me about the Robinson curriculum? - Remudamom 18:58 Jul 24 (1)

• More people use it - Lh 19:32 Jul 24 (0)

Heather in VA or Others: Questions about Latin in the Christian Trivium and pondering our path....sm - Zee 18:48 Jul 24 (2)

• I think 6th grade is about as young as I'd use it... - Heather in VA 7:19 Jul 25 (1)
  • Yes, it helps. I'm going to have to study the samples and figure out more questions. Thank you. nt - Zee 7:37 Jul 25 (0)

For those of you who have purchased the most recent Apologia General Science text, what printing...m - Janis 18:22 Jul 24 (3)

• From my understanding, the new edition of General comes out for fall 2008. The one I just bought is 7th printing. nt - momofkhm 19:31 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thanks! That helps a bunch! nt - Janis 19:49 Jul 24 (0)
• I thought they had a new edition out nt - Julie in MN 18:27 Jul 24 (0)

How much religious content is in Galloping the Globe? Or another Geography resource suggestion? - Terri in NS 18:20 Jul 24 (17)

• No religious content that I remember, but I thought the program lame... - Jeanne in MN 21:46 Jul 24 (2)
  • We loved it.....sm - LisaWA 9:08 Jul 25 (0)
  • Thanks. I am looking for something more meaty. (nm) - Terri in NS 4:29 Jul 25 (0)
• We really like Trail Guide to World Geography... - Stacia 18:53 Jul 24 (13)
  • Do you need the "go with books"? (Rainbow Resource review and recommendations) - Terri in NS 4:26 Jul 25 (5)
    • If you get the e-book of student pages, you won't need the map book... - Stacia 12:27 Jul 25 (3)
      • Wish I had read this post yesterday, - Rocking Horse 12:56 Jul 25 (2)
        • You're good, actually, I need to clarify.... - Stacia 13:07 Jul 25 (1)
          • Yes. - Rocking Horse 15:59 Jul 25 (0)
    • I do make use of the Ultimate Geography Guide and Uncle Josh's Map Book. I don't have the Visual Manna book. nm - LisaNY 9:03 Jul 25 (0)
  • I have to 2nd the Trail Guide to World Geography!! I just... - gail 20:28 Jul 24 (3)
    • Can this program be stretched over 4 years by doing 1 or 2 lessons per week? This would be for logic stage. nm - Carmen & Co 22:04 Jul 24 (2)
      • Yep! Just seconding LisaNY's comments & suggestions. :-) nt - Stacia 12:31 Jul 25 (0)
      • Yes, it could. Or you c ould cover the whole program in two years, and then (m) - LisaNY 9:00 Jul 25 (0)
  • Re:Trail Guide to World Geography... - Terri in NS 19:14 Jul 24 (2)
    • and, this shows you the main 'textbook' (w/ some samples to view) - Stacia 19:18 Jul 24 (0)
    • link inside - Stacia 19:17 Jul 24 (0)

8yodd of a friend is still having trouble sounding out CVC words. The Mom is panicked. What would you recommend? more - steppingstonemomma 16:49 Jul 24 (12)

• my youngest had this exact problem ... - AngieW in Texas 7:42 Jul 25 (1)
  • list of my sequence - AngieW in Texas 7:49 Jul 25 (0)
• Maybe dc needs to work on blending sounds. Phonics Pathways does a good job of this. sm - Zee 19:10 Jul 24 (0)
• My son was like this (m) - EKS 18:55 Jul 24 (0)
• I would have her start by borrowing the book "Reading Reflex" - Claire 18:32 Jul 24 (0)
• Could it be possible that she needs - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:28 Jul 24 (0)
• Tread water - Jean in Wisc 17:11 Jul 24 (2)
  • Thanks for this post, Jean! I really needed some encouragement with my little boy, too. ;-) nt - Cindy in NH 15:08 Jul 25 (1)
    • As encouragement... - Jean in Wisc 16:16 Jul 25 (0)
• My just turned 8yo ds has the same problem....m - Pensguys 17:00 Jul 24 (1)
  • Going along with Rhonda's post.....Reading Reflex..m - Pensguys 17:03 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: 8yodd of a friend is still having trouble sounding out CVC words. The Mom is panicked. What would you recommend? more - Rhonda 17:00 Jul 24 (0)

MFW Kindergarten - Reviews? Appropriate for a Reader? - Serina 16:39 Jul 24 (6)

• An Email Reponse from MFW Re: Their Phonics w/ a Reader - Serina 17:30 Jul 24 (3)
  • When I did MFW K - crystal 23:34 Jul 24 (2)
    • Very helpful, Crystal. Thanks! - Serina 6:21 Jul 25 (1)
      • the deluxe items - crystal 7:48 Jul 25 (0)
• I bought this for my daughter, who already had mastered a lot of phonics ... - LisaL 17:14 Jul 24 (0)
• I was just thinking about asking about MFW K (again)! m - 5wolfcubs 17:00 Jul 24 (0)

emilyedwards-timelines... - Jeanne in MN 16:37 Jul 24 (0)

Laura in China, thanks for your reply to my GP questions...(m) - Colleen 16:09 Jul 24 (7)

• I'm not clear - did you want 1 or 2? Here's book 2 anyway - Laura in China 19:50 Jul 24 (6)
  • Sorry I wasn't clear, Laura. I actually wanted the book list for English Prep 1, not 2...(m) - Colleen 21:08 Jul 24 (5)
    • There's reading level and then there's content - Laura in China 21:39 Jul 24 (3)
      • Okay, thank you for the list. I feel like I need to clarify, though...(m) - Colleen 22:43 Jul 24 (2)
        • Okay - understood. I just thought you should know the where EP is coming from (nt) - Laura in China 23:10 Jul 24 (1)
          • Thanks, Laura! (nt) - Colleen 23:24 Jul 24 (0)
    • I'd also be interested in seeing a TOC for English 1 (even though I've already ordered it through Ray!)nt. - Ida 21:24 Jul 24 (0)

Peela, you sure have a lot going on in the "language arts" department! (m) - Colleen 15:59 Jul 24 (5)

• Oh, and I have one more question for you...(m) - Colleen 16:00 Jul 24 (4)
  • I have found them helpful for the 2nd book so far... - Peela 16:40 Jul 24 (3)
    • Peela - about Calvert CD Roms and spelling differences - Laura in China 20:09 Jul 24 (2)
      • well, we have used various U.S. language arts programs now... - Peela 3:45 Jul 25 (1)
        • Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 4:14 Jul 25 (0)

Terri in WA (mommyintraining?) trying to reach you...(m) - Monkey Island Academy 15:17 Jul 24 (2)

• Re: Terri in WA (mommyintraining?) trying to reach you...(m) - Terri in WA 1:07 Jul 26 (1)
  • Tried that one already...doesn't work. Rats. (nt) - Monkey Island Academy 5:42 Jul 26 (0)

Notebooking for Human Body..are there any free pages anywhere? Thanks! nt - 5knights3maidens 14:37 Jul 24 (4)

• you should be able to find some on enchanted learning; free basic membership; paid is $20 annually /nft - katilac 16:22 Jul 24 (0)
• also interested in this - nt - Ksue 14:44 Jul 24 (2)
  • This is what we are going to do, to start the school year...m - 5knights3maidens 14:52 Jul 24 (1)
    • Great idea. We are doing The Body Book this year too. Off to the dollar store. : < )(nm) - Terri in NS 4:34 Jul 25 (0)

Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? - Nonie 14:01 Jul 24 (1)

• Re: Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? - mom2abcd 15:59 Jul 24 (0)

Heads up, ladies. Someone has been posting using my name...and various others (m) - Ria (the real one who lives in PA) 13:36 Jul 24 (20)

• How bizarre...nt - DawnUK 1:15 Jul 25 (0)
• I had to stop using "Carmen" 4 years ago because of this. The person in question always posted controversial replies. Hopefully, your imposter will disappear, soon. nm - Carmen & Co 16:22 Jul 24 (0)
• that's odd. nt. - sherylinarctic 16:19 Jul 24 (0)
• I figured as much when I saw that post...(m) - Colleen 15:50 Jul 24 (0)
• Ugh. nt - Wild Prairie Stars 15:21 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Heads up, ladies. Someone has been posting using my name...and various others (m) - Sheryl 15:07 Jul 24 (2)
  • No. (m) - Colleen 15:48 Jul 24 (0)
  • This is an open board, anyone can come here so you shouldn't give out info you don't want the whole world to see. nt - Christina in OR 15:27 Jul 24 (0)
• Can you refresh my memory please (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:03 Jul 24 (2)
  • Re: Can you refresh my memory please (m) - CynthiaOK 16:26 Jul 24 (1)
    • OOHHHH, of course! thanks -- I forgot that one little step :) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:40 Jul 24 (0)
• Some of the names from the same IP: Ruthanna, Ria, Paula, Dee, Jaya, Kelli, Kendra, Kate, Maria, and Rhonda. nt - Ria 13:41 Jul 24 (8)
  • Just an FYI - not this Kate! I always post as Kate CA and my IP is always the same. :+) Sorry you are dealing with a fruitcake, Ria. nt - Kate CA 23:36 Jul 24 (1)
    • OK, sorry, that was not very nice of me - not a fruitcake, but someone using your name. :+) Perhaps she does not know since you were not on at the same time? nt - Kate CA 23:40 Jul 24 (0)
  • Isn't there an exception where AOL and some other ISP has a common IP? NT - Night Elf 15:13 Jul 24 (5)
    • This doesn't fit the usual pattern for AOL. nt - abbeyej 18:37 Jul 24 (1)
      • What is the usual pattern? I noticed *new name* postings with the same IP a few boards back, but didn't say anything b/c I thought it might be AOL. - FloridaLisa 18:55 Jul 24 (0)
    • Yes, but Ria is not exactly a common nickname, KWIM? Some of the others could have AOL along w/ the imposter. nt - Ria 15:35 Jul 24 (2)
      • Yeah, I do understand. But this is the world wide web. I personally know a Ria in real life as well. :) NT - Night Elf 17:12 Jul 24 (0)
      • While not common on this board, I actually know 2 other ladies named "Ria" - however, they stick with that and don't do Dee, Kendra, etc. :-) (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:28 Jul 24 (0)

What are your favorite places to buy used and new curriculum? nt - Susan in TX 13:24 Jul 24 (5)

• PaperBack Swap, Book Mooch, Half (combinds shipping where Amazon doesn't), The Homsechool Library nt. - siloam 10:53 Jul 25 (1)
  • New is Amazon (4 for 3 sale), Sonlight, CBD, RRnt - siloam 10:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Lately I have been finding a lot on Amazon (used), also VegSource (used), SL (new), Rainbow Resource (new), yard sales, Friends of the Library sales (used), etc. nm - Jenny in Atl 3:20 Jul 25 (0)
• Ebay nt. - Linda...inOwasso 17:24 Jul 24 (0)
• Used--here and homeschoolclassifieds. New--Love to Learn, Rainbow Resources, Home Science Tools. nt - Chris in VA 15:08 Jul 24 (0)

Ordinary parents guide...what age? - London Mum 13:10 Jul 24 (3)

• My DD was 4yrs, 2 mos. when we started... - Serina 6:29 Jul 25 (0)
• My dd turned 4 on June 9.... (m) - snickelfritz 13:45 Jul 24 (1)
  • Re: My dd turned 4 on June 9.... (m) - farginator 17:12 Jul 24 (0)

? for those who have used Math U See, both lower and upper levels.(m) - RAS in Oh 13:03 Jul 24 (2)

• Well, I have a degree in math - Sue in St Pete 18:55 Jul 24 (0)
• The high school board might have more insight on this one. We plan to keep using it. nt - Christina in OR 15:28 Jul 24 (0)

Math Facts!! I could really use some input (m) - Linda...inOwasso 13:00 Jul 24 (3)

• I would work on mental math and use a math curriculum that incorporates manipulatives...... - Claire 13:11 Jul 24 (2)
  • I second Right Start - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 19:04 Jul 24 (1)
    • I third the RS method of learning math facts!! nt - siloam 10:55 Jul 25 (0)

R&S Grammar Q: - Gamom3 12:51 Jul 24 (5)

• Yes, they write their answers on actual paper... - Ellie 23:51 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: R&S Grammar Q: - stephanie 14:34 Jul 24 (0)
• We don't write in the book ....(m) - RhondaM. 14:12 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: R&S Grammar Q: - ReneeR 13:51 Jul 24 (0)
• We did some orally, sometimes every other exercise; never wrote in the book. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 13:04 Jul 24 (0)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots -OR- Word Roots for 7th grader -m - Kathie in VA 12:18 Jul 24 (0)

What Canterbury Tales translation would you recommend for a 7th grader? nt - Needleroozer 12:07 Jul 24 (0)

One final question: Someone on these boards wrote a new writing program... - Rocking Horse 11:59 Jul 24 (2)

• writing-tales nt - Allison TX 12:25 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thank you, that's it. :o) - Rocking Horse 14:10 Jul 24 (0)

Don't have my WTM handy- Could someone tell me which King Arthur book/s SWB recommends for logic stage? TIA. nt - Needleroozer 11:59 Jul 24 (0)

Memory Systems in your notebook...can we post these ideas again, please... - Magic Wand 11:56 Jul 24 (2)

• I adapted the simplycharlottemason.com one to be in a notebook. want the pdf? - hootandflutter 16:44 Jul 24 (1)
  • Yes! I'm off to email you. Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 20:31 Jul 24 (0)

Are ALL grammar programs equal? - Mommy Newsom 11:52 Jul 24 (7)

• You just picked the most boring year of SG... - OhElizabeth 20:39 Jul 24 (0)
• no, they're not - Largo Tina 15:07 Jul 24 (4)
  • Hearty recommendation for R&S--very thorough, very user-friendly. nt - strider, former editor/proofreader 20:37 Jul 24 (0)
  • I have been thinking about R&S...- I like what I see. It is decidedly Christian and meant for hs (whereas SG was not).nt - Mommy Newsom 19:12 Jul 24 (2)
    • I love R&S English but I don't believe it is "meant for hs". . . - Stephanie Z 20:55 Jul 24 (1)
      • Yes, you're correct. R&S materials were written for classroom use... - Ellie 23:52 Jul 24 (0)
• My 1st year (1st grade) I have used Shurley with my dd6, it seems rather boring to me. Are some more interesting then others - I mean, how different can they be? - Mommy Newsom 12:20 Jul 24 (0)

What to do with my kindergartener? - mom22722 11:45 Jul 24 (5)

• How about My father's World K? nt - Christina in OR 15:30 Jul 24 (0)
• You can also look at doing Five in a Row..... - Kristiana 14:59 Jul 24 (0)
• K... - Donna T. 13:20 Jul 24 (2)
  • Re: K... - mom22722 14:59 Jul 24 (1)
    • We didn't know about WP last year, so we're doing AW for gr 1, but I will def. use it for my second for K. (nt) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 3:58 Jul 25 (0)

What are your favorite Preschool suggestions for a 4 year old boy nt - Heather in Seattle 11:43 Jul 24 (4)

• Re: What are your favorite Preschool suggestions for a 4 year old boy nt - Rhesa in NYC 11:52 Jul 24 (3)
  • Thanks...sounds like we are on track then! - Heather in Seattle 19:25 Jul 24 (0)
  • My son liked... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:45 Jul 24 (0)
  • My son liked... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:45 Jul 24 (0)

book list - carrie in texas 11:38 Jul 24 (5)

• A few more... - yvonne in ca 15:46 Jul 24 (0)
• Here's another... link inside. - Shelly in MD 13:42 Jul 24 (0)
• Here's a good one... - Laura in CT 11:42 Jul 24 (0)
• Here's a good one...link - Rich with kids 11:41 Jul 24 (1)
  • LOL--great minds, and all that. :-) nt - Laura in CT 11:43 Jul 24 (0)

When Did You Start Kindergarten? Year One? - Serina 11:26 Jul 24 (10)

• I have a ds with a late Sept. BD. I wishwishwishwish (m) - GraceinMD 17:30 Jul 25 (0)
• I just call my kids whatever their grade would be in public school - Laura in China 2:13 Jul 25 (0)
• I appreciate the thoughts. I guess I'm just one of those people... - serina 16:35 Jul 24 (0)
• Another thing to consider -- the cutoff dates are quite arbitrary. (m) - Shelly in MD 13:39 Jul 24 (1)
  • Whoops -- wrong month -- I meant 5 by Aug. 1 in MO (although that doesn't change the intent of my original post! <smile>). nm - Shelly in MD 13:40 Jul 24 (0)
• Two issues... - erica 13:04 Jul 24 (0)
• I started my December dd at age 5... (m) - Laura in OH 11:47 Jul 24 (0)
• I guess it depends on your definition of kindergarten...(m) - snickelfritz 11:40 Jul 24 (0)
• I have an October child... - Laura in CT 11:33 Jul 24 (1)
  • My dd also has an October birthday... - ereks mom 12:13 Jul 24 (0)

Are there any other sites like Paula's that have ideas and tips for SOTW 1? nt - Rich with kids 11:19 Jul 24 (2)

• Isn't there a SOTW 1 yahoo group? ..... - RhondaM. 11:33 Jul 24 (1)
  • You are right! I think I may even belong to it already! Duh! We are picking up Vol. 1 after a long break. Sorry for the brain flatulence! ;) nt - Rich with kids 11:40 Jul 24 (0)

Question about books for Biblioplan Ancients, logic stage... - Laura in CT 11:16 Jul 24 (1)

• I honestly think you'll be okay with what you have more - Delbra 17:31 Jul 24 (0)

Question about what to order with ALL ABOUT SPELLING... - Rocking Horse 11:10 Jul 24 (5)

• Not all the phonograms come with Book 1 unless she's just changed that. - Polly 15:40 Jul 24 (2)
  • Ooops... - Rocking Horse 16:41 Jul 24 (1)
    • If you email her, I'm sure she'll stick them in there for you. NM - Polly 17:06 Jul 24 (0)
• There is one set of phonogram cards with the Book 1... - Debra in CO 11:33 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thanks! - Rocking Horse 11:35 Jul 24 (0)

Reading.... where do I go from here???...m - Busy Bee 11:03 Jul 24 (4)

• Thanks everyone! I will see if my library carries some of these titles...nt - Busy Bee 17:29 Jul 24 (0)
• Reading lists - try some of your favorite hs catalogs, or some of the reference books by age (m) - Shelly in MD 13:32 Jul 24 (0)
• Readers . . . - Brenda in Fl 11:25 Jul 24 (0)
• We finished 100 EZ lessons in May...(m) - Rich with kids 11:17 Jul 24 (0)

Schedule of SOTW 2 with Veritas Cards, or Truthquest ? - Pam 10:57 Jul 24 (1)

• I did this... - LNC 20:12 Jul 24 (0)

Has anyone used the guide that goes along with "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" (sm) - Rocking Horse 10:54 Jul 24 (2)

• if you are talking abouat the bluestocking guide, yes, it's definitely worth it... - DeeinFL 15:00 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thank you, - Rocking Horse 16:13 Jul 24 (0)

Would y'all mind posting what you are doing for 6th and 4th grade? I have 19 days before we start...nt - Gamom3 10:46 Jul 24 (22)

• 6th, fairly Latin centered... - BarbaraL in OK 20:40 Jul 25 (0)
• I have 4th and 6th this year... - Quiver0f10 7:26 Jul 25 (0)
• my 6th - six meadows 5:10 Jul 25 (0)
• 4th last year - Laura in China 20:13 Jul 24 (0)
• 4th (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:08 Jul 24 (0)
• Fourth Grade....(m) - Regena in KY 16:40 Jul 24 (0)
• fourth grade only - katilac 16:33 Jul 24 (0)
• Our 4th and 6th plans (m) - Stephanie not in TX 14:24 Jul 24 (0)
• We're a few weeks into 4th and 6th grade (m) - angela in ohio 14:18 Jul 24 (0)
• 4th Grade - Mommyfaithe 13:20 Jul 24 (1)
  • I forgot Sequential Spelling (nt) - Mommyfaithe 13:21 Jul 24 (0)
• 6th & 4th gr mat.., - Lyn NoCA 12:44 Jul 24 (0)
• Our 4th grade - WABeth 12:41 Jul 24 (1)
  • Forgot Latin - LFC A nt - WABeth 12:42 Jul 24 (0)
• Fourth and Sixth - Rocking Horse 12:06 Jul 24 (0)
• 4th - April in VA 12:05 Jul 24 (0)
• I'll give you a 4th :-)....(m) - Nancy in SoCal 11:31 Jul 24 (0)
• 4th.... - hopscotch 11:28 Jul 24 (0)
• 6th here, too - Laura in CT 11:12 Jul 24 (0)
• 6th - Rich with kids 11:09 Jul 24 (1)
  • Also, (m) - Rich with kids 11:13 Jul 24 (0)
• 6th - RhondaM. 10:54 Jul 24 (0)

Finding the best history cycle...HELP! - Mommy Newsom 10:38 Jul 24 (11)

• Couple suggestions on VP... - OhElizabeth 20:35 Jul 24 (0)
• CC doesn't base their history cycles on the VP cards -m - Kathie in VA 12:06 Jul 24 (0)
• We keep to a 3 yr. cycle... - MIch elle 11:59 Jul 24 (0)
• I have two dd's three years apart. . . - Pam in MA 11:53 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Finding the best history cycle...HELP! - Brenda in FL 11:20 Jul 24 (2)
  • About VP cards... - Mommy Newsom 11:31 Jul 24 (1)
    • The teacher's guide contains...(m) - Wendi 14:51 Jul 24 (0)
• Gosh, my brain is spinning! - Jenny in Florida 10:49 Jul 24 (2)
  • misunderstanding? - Mommy Newsom 11:45 Jul 24 (1)
    • We do our personalized version of TWTM. - Jenny in Florida 17:04 Jul 24 (0)
• sorry...doubleclicker...nt - Mommy Newsom 10:39 Jul 24 (0)

Finding the best history cycle...HELP! - Mommy Newsom 10:37 Jul 24 (0)

Shurley Grammar vs. Rod and Staff-OPINIONS ANYONE????? - Serena F. 10:36 Jul 24 (2)

• Well, why do you want to switch? What do you want from Shurley that you aren't getting from Rod & Staff? nt - FloridaLisa 18:57 Jul 24 (0)
• I think Shurley is just as good as R&S. m - kRenee 10:58 Jul 24 (0)

Spelling Power users...what do you use for the trace and say step on the study sheet. I'm tired of sand and flour. TIA! nt - Rich with kids 10:32 Jul 24 (5)

• We used. . . - Stephanie Z 20:57 Jul 24 (0)
• You can use a carpet square -- the more plush, the better. (nt) - Claire 19:45 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Spelling Power users...what do you use for the trace and say step on the study sheet. I'm tired of sand and flour. TIA! nt - 123abcmom 13:41 Jul 24 (0)
• Most of the time my kidlets just used their finger on the table top. - JanOH 10:39 Jul 24 (1)
  • Same here -- finger on the table, or even in the air. nm - Shelly in MD 13:27 Jul 24 (0)

Hey SWB, just had a funny for you... - OhElizabeth 10:15 Jul 24 (0)

HISTORYScribe with SOTW vol 1 - Andrea 10:02 Jul 24 (2)

• Yahoo! I just finished this morning! I will post them on here later today or tonight. - Jennefer @ SSA 10:04 Jul 24 (1)
  • Yay! I was about to start doing this. Thank you, in advance, for posting your list! nt - yvonne in ca 10:29 Jul 24 (0)

Singapore Science 7 or 8 - ReneeR 9:53 Jul 24 (0)

LisaWA or others...TOG Map Helps, has anyone printed a list for Yr 1 Redesign?... - Magic Wand 8:58 Jul 24 (5)

• The files on the yahoogroup were pre map aid. sm - LisaWA 21:54 Jul 24 (0)
• Another question...how would you rate Trial and Triumph? - Magic Wand 9:23 Jul 24 (3)
  • Dh and I were just discussing this.... - siloam 16:45 Jul 24 (2)
    • See if you can get the Withrow books from the library ( m ) - Trivium Academy 19:56 Jul 24 (1)
      • Thank you both for the review and additional suggestions. I think I will get Trial and Triumph... - Magic Wand 23:50 Jul 24 (0)

computer games for 11 and 7 yr old girls? - HollyDay 8:57 Jul 24 (1)

• My 7yodd is really enjoying Grammar Rock, and also likes the old Math Journey and Treasure Math Storm. Oregon Trail (the second version with live action people) is a fav of mine! nt - Chris in VA 15:20 Jul 24 (0)

Has anyone heard from the Lively Latin lady lately? I still haven't received a response.nt - Pensguys 8:42 Jul 24 (7)

• I e-mailed her a few weeks ago with a question and she never got back to me. What were you unhappy with? I was looking at it, but it seemed to be a pain that it was all on the computer. We have a VERY OLD computer, and it's painfully slow, so a computer based program (in large part) wouldn't work for us. nt. - Mom of 4 19:24 Jul 24 (3)
  • Is it computer-based (doing it on the computer) or printed from the computer? - Julie in CA 10:34 Jul 25 (1)
    • It is printed from the computer. nt - Pensguys 17:53 Jul 25 (0)
  • I wasn't unhappy....I just thought a different program would suit my older ds better. I may go with LL when my younger ds gets there. nt - Pensguys 20:41 Jul 24 (0)
• I purchased on Friday and received an email that day. - Dixie 11:56 Jul 24 (2)
  • Thanks....she refunded me PARTIAL even though I didn't download the program after paying....m - Pensguys 16:36 Jul 24 (1)
    • She just sent me the rest of the refund....all is well. nt - Pensguys 19:36 Jul 24 (0)

Christian Kids Explore... (Science Curriculum) - Kelly 8:23 Jul 24 (1)

• we used this last year - Largo Tina 15:21 Jul 24 (0)

Help!! HS with a REALLY ACTIVE 2yo... (m) - Shelly in MD 8:21 Jul 24 (8)

• Boy, Katherine B. posted some really neat ideas the year her second son was about 2. I don't know if those can still be pulled up or not (probably on the general board)....nt - Regena in KY 16:42 Jul 24 (0)
• Great Post!! I have similar issues. - Annmarie 15:34 Jul 24 (0)
• This site may help -- Preschoolers and Peace - profmom 12:25 Jul 24 (0)
• You must be my long-lost twin... - Susan in TN 9:14 Jul 24 (0)
• I can sympathize (m) - Kelly 8:42 Jul 24 (3)
  • Thanks! Your ideas are very helpful! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 10:07 Jul 24 (0)
  • Also - Kelly 8:53 Jul 24 (1)
    • Very worthwhile tips, Kelly, - Debbie C. 10:08 Jul 24 (0)

Lively Latin - Zoraida 8:06 Jul 24 (2)

• We're going a lot slower than I planned, but... - Debra in CO 9:16 Jul 24 (0)
• We just got to the first set of vocabulary...m - 5wolfcubs 8:17 Jul 24 (0)

TRIVIUM ACADEMY---can you post your alignment of History Scribe pages with SOTW 2? - Robin in DFW 7:59 Jul 24 (2)

• Here you go Robin (link) - Trivium Academy 8:17 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thanks a bunch! nt - Robin in DFW 8:24 Jul 24 (0)

Considering switching to Hake Grammar and Writing 6 for both my rising 5th and 6th grade dds... - scrambler500mom 7:39 Jul 24 (1)

• I will be using this with my 5th grader soon. - Janis in DE 9:56 Jul 24 (0)

OT (ha ha) for those who asked about eyebrow waxing on the last board ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:12 Jul 24 (3)

• I took off an entire eyebrow once and dh never noticed (more) - Luann in ID 13:14 Jul 24 (0)
• Fill in the *bald* spot with eyebrow powder or pencil. Happy Anniversary!!! nt - Zee 8:02 Jul 24 (0)
• Ha ha on me - this was meant for the General Board! Sorry! nt - Stephanie not in TX 7:21 Jul 24 (0)

Favorite Pre-Algebra programs and why? m - amber in GA 6:51 Jul 24 (9)

• We are loving VideoText - it's pre-Algebra through Algebra II in one program. nt - Heather in VA 15:40 Jul 24 (0)
• thorough, complete, great on-line support, can use the same math program through Calculus (nt) - Hoggirl 11:35 Jul 24 (1)
  • We are doing Chalkdust too, for similar reasons. Plus inline with college math placement tests and course scope/sequence. And - LH 14:44 Jul 24 (0)
• My plan... - Rocking Horse 10:32 Jul 24 (0)
• I was planning on BCM, but switched to BJU Pre-Algebra.... - Rhondabee 8:43 Jul 24 (1)
  • Glad to hear this. We've used *only* BJU math * liked it a LOT -- that is, EXCEPT for... - ereks mom 15:40 Jul 25 (0)
• Basic College Mathematics BCM or Chalkdust..m - Francie in CA 8:26 Jul 24 (0)
• Haven't gotten there yet, BUT Cathy Duffy and Sonlight both like TT. nm - Shelly in MD 8:06 Jul 24 (0)
• Did not care for Saxon 1/2 (m) - Maureen in TN 7:48 Jul 24 (0)

Outlining: reviewing goals and methods -m (long) - Kathie in VA 6:48 Jul 24 (3)

• Sounds good if you can accomplish all that....m - Julieofsardis 20:45 Jul 24 (2)
  • yeah, I follow ya -m - Kathie in Va 14:15 Jul 25 (1)
    • Well, there outlining in my writing program and....m - Julieofsardis 20:01 Jul 25 (0)

Question for anyone who uses *Figuratively Speaking* by Creative Teaching Press... - ereks mom 6:02 Jul 24 (6)

• My dd and I loved "FS"--one of the best resources we have used! nt - Alicia 7:51 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm also wondering... - ereks mom 6:17 Jul 24 (4)
  • It uses excerpts from many different classics/poems - suzeintn 6:24 Jul 24 (3)
    • Yes, this helps. Can you tell me, though, if by *classics* they mean... - ereks mom 8:49 Jul 24 (2)
      • Here's a partial list of authors: - suzeintn 10:07 Jul 24 (1)
        • Many, many thanks!!! nt - ereks mom 15:34 Jul 25 (0)

Re-thinking latin.... - Grace 6:01 Jul 24 (10)

• Re: Book of Roots - Erika 22:04 Jul 24 (0)
• We love Latin for the Christian Trivium... - Heather in VA 8:28 Jul 24 (2)
  • Thank-you both for saying this! We did LC I and II, and it was drudgery for dd. We will be using LiCT this coming year and hoping for more fun! (nt) - Laura in OH 10:55 Jul 24 (0)
  • We love Latin in the Christian Trivium also! Tried Henle and LC I but didn't like them. nt - Basketmaker Amy 10:06 Jul 24 (0)
• Our plans( finally! lol) are LC 1 & 2 and then Henle nt - Quiver0f10 7:40 Jul 24 (1)
  • Great! I'm sure you will be pleased! NT - Lh 8:26 Jul 24 (0)
• LCI & LC II then Henle... - MIch elle 6:48 Jul 24 (2)
  • I agree also. nt - Kimm in WA 9:16 Jul 24 (0)
  • I agree. NT - Lh 8:25 Jul 24 (0)
• Henle does the job well. - Jean in Wisc. 6:18 Jul 24 (0)

Can someone tell me the difference between Your Story Hour and Great Stories? - BarbinTN 5:44 Jul 24 (1)

• I think you're talking about two different compilations of stories. - Cindyg 18:07 Jul 25 (0)

A PL conundrum... from those who've used it - adrienne 5:29 Jul 24 (7)

• What is *your* comfort level?...(m) - Lawana 11:43 Jul 24 (0)
• Are you teaching it with other children younger than 3rd grade? - Brenda in FL 8:11 Jul 24 (1)
  • I'll be using PL with my 3rd & 1st graders this year... - Debra in CO 9:42 Jul 24 (0)
• Well, there's nothing wrong with using PL, but a 3rd grader is certainly borderline between the two... - abbeyej 6:19 Jul 24 (1)
  • I'm with Abbey... - Laura in CT 7:51 Jul 24 (0)
• That's silly. Start with PL if you want. The MP booth is manned by users, so I'm guessing incorrect advice abounds. nt - OhElizabeth 5:51 Jul 24 (1)
  • I agree. PL was perfect for my 3rd gr ds. Guess it depends on the kid, tho'. nt - Rhondabee 8:46 Jul 24 (0)

All About Spelling Users - Do the tiles slow down the dictation process? sm - LisaL 5:01 Jul 24 (6)

• Initially, the tiles were s-l-o-w going, but... - Debra in CO 8:06 Jul 24 (3)
  • Thanks, Debra! I will keep this in mind when I am ready to tear my hair out the first few weeks! LOL! - LisaL 10:35 Jul 24 (0)
  • May I ask... - Rocking Horse 10:33 Jul 24 (1)
    • Currently, ages 10 and 8... - Debra in CO 11:37 Jul 24 (0)
• I use tiles/manipulatives to reinforce/review missed words/concepts. nt - Sweetpeach 7:04 Jul 24 (1)
  • This is a good idea! If it gets too cumbersome to use the tiles for each word, I may switch to this. thanks! nt - LisaL 10:33 Jul 24 (0)

Can anyone else answer my Galore Park questions (link to previous post)? Peela, I posted an additional question for you below, too. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 0:26 Jul 24 (1)

• I replied to your previous post (nt) - Laura in China 6:01 Jul 24 (0)

So does anyone know where in England bookdepository.com is based? Abbey? Anyone? (m) - Colleen 0:25 Jul 24 (1)

• Ah! The site is actually back up right now...(m) - Colleen, talking to myself ;-) 1:05 Jul 24 (0)

Great Britain Unit Study - Elizabeth 22:41 Jul 23 (14)

• Oh, there are the Horrible books too - Laura in China 21:07 Jul 24 (0)
• Usborne books has a few on that subject and they are internet linked! One is Roman Britain and the other is Victorians. (link inside) - Mommy Newsom 19:33 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Great Britain Unit Study - Elizabeth 15:39 Jul 24 (0)
• Try www.mainlesson.com (the Baldwin project) - Kfamily 10:47 Jul 24 (0)
• There's a free Sonlight-style UK history outline - Laura in China 5:51 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Great Britain Unit Study - MeganP 0:44 Jul 24 (8)
  • Charles Dickens wrote a History of England for Children nt - Padmé 9:17 Jul 24 (0)
  • Yes, I'm here - just off a plane - Laura in China 5:55 Jul 24 (0)
  • Another idea, Megan (and Elizabeth)...(m) - Colleen 1:06 Jul 24 (1)
    • The site is down again, but I'll check it out later. Thanks. (sm) - MeganP 4:48 Jul 24 (0)
  • Galore Park will be publishing a British geography text aimed at middle schoolers...(m) - Colleen 0:48 Jul 24 (3)
    • This is not due out until December, according to a recent publications list I had from them (nt) - Laura in China 6:05 Jul 24 (0)
    • Hey, thanks. You're becoming the GP expert here now. LOL nt - MeganP 0:53 Jul 24 (1)
      • Well, I should be, what with the time I've spent at the site. ;-D (nt) - Colleen 0:57 Jul 24 (0)

I am looking for the website that had a timeline scroll... - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 21:57 Jul 23 (8)

• Brimwoodpress.com.....nt - Julieofsardis 22:09 Jul 23 (7)
  • Piggybacking --- Julie -- may I ask you a Q about this? (m) - Doran 5:56 Jul 24 (5)
    • I really loved this timeline, but....m - Julieofsardis 8:33 Jul 24 (4)
      • I appreciate you sharing your insight. nt - Doran 12:53 Jul 24 (3)
        • Just thought I would add that I am planning on making my own version of this. - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 15:12 Jul 24 (2)
          • What are you thinking of doing????.....m - Julieofsardis 20:47 Jul 24 (1)
            • Well, I bought a roll of butcher paper from business Costco... - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 22:39 Jul 24 (0)
  • Thank you so very much! nt - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 22:12 Jul 23 (0)

Looking for some feedback about Before Five in a Row... - Praisefor3 20:38 Jul 23 (11)

• I think it's a good program, however... - Dawne 8:31 Jul 24 (0)
• We used it and I treasure that time.... - Jeanne in MN 8:03 Jul 24 (0)
• I used some of the activites, but we read the books many, many, many times. Awesome booklist. nt - Zee 8:00 Jul 24 (0)
• I have used it for both of my sons and have really enjoyed it. (m) - KerriF 7:34 Jul 24 (0)
• We have loved it but./.. - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:50 Jul 24 (4)
  • Where do you get Kumon books? I've only heard of the centers... TIA nt - Rhondabee 8:48 Jul 24 (3)
    • I got mine at Target. (nt) - Donna A. 11:04 Jul 24 (0)
    • I've purchased mine at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon, etc. Link inside for Amazon - Laura in VA 8:56 Jul 24 (1)
      • Ok, link didn't post...trying again - Laura in VA 8:58 Jul 24 (0)
• I'm supposed to be doing it...but I'm not. :( - 5wolfcubs 23:24 Jul 23 (0)
• I bought this but never used it.. - sherylinarctic 21:27 Jul 23 (0)

I need history curriculum advice! - Heather Ann 20:27 Jul 23 (9)

• I would use Diana Waring History Alive curriculum... - Sue G 7:38 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: I need history curriculum advice! - Sheryl in GA 5:40 Jul 24 (0)
• SOTW - Emmaline 21:41 Jul 23 (0)
• What world view are you looking for? - Christina in OR 20:57 Jul 23 (2)
  • Re: What world view are you looking for? - Heather Ann 21:07 Jul 23 (1)
    • Used is plenty fine. Although buy.com has the book and AG for $30 and free shipping. nt. - Jeanne in MN 8:06 Jul 24 (0)
• What about SOTW? nt - Kimm in WA 20:55 Jul 23 (0)
• Personal opinon, having btdt... - OhElizabeth 20:34 Jul 23 (1)
  • Re: Personal opinon, having btdt... - Heather Ann 21:09 Jul 23 (0)

Writing program for ds starting 3rd... - Mom of 4 19:45 Jul 23 (8)

• Motor skills is an entirely different issue from writing... - Amy from WT 7:25 Jul 24 (3)
  • Amy from WT, your post was very helpful.. can I ask more questions?... - Mom of 4 19:40 Jul 24 (2)
    • Sure! - Amy from WT 20:35 Jul 24 (1)
      • Thanks Amy, very helpful! nt. - Mom of 4 19:39 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm doing Bravewriter for 3rd -- - Sweetpeach 7:06 Jul 24 (0)
• I wholeheartedly recommend WritingTales!! nt. - Linda...inOwasso 6:36 Jul 24 (0)
• How about Writing Tales? Amy hangs out here and can answer all of your questions - Christina in OR 21:00 Jul 23 (0)
• What about Imitations in Writing, someone told me about this... - sherylinarctic 20:00 Jul 23 (0)

Has anyone ever taught Summer of the Monkeys? more - Kendra 19:42 Jul 23 (2)

• Heads up - IMO, the movie version is terrible. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 3:57 Jul 24 (1)
  • I'll second this. Book is great- movie is awful! nt - Calico Frog 5:57 Jul 24 (0)

How does this look for my 5 1/2 and 7 1/2 yo this year - I always appreciate the advice here. Thanks so much :)) - sherylinarctic 19:22 Jul 23 (8)

• I like your History & Science book basket idea! And you reminded me -- - 5wolfcubs 23:12 Jul 23 (1)
  • thanks 5wolfcubs! - sherylinarctic 23:34 Jul 23 (0)
• * Oh! Pretty Please!!* anyone want to look at my PLAN for my boys :0)) Thanks a bunch! - sherylinarctic 21:37 Jul 23 (5)
  • LOL! I looked it! It's your boys' ages that caught my att'n... - earlybird mom 21:52 Jul 23 (4)
    • Thanks for LOOKIN :)), I thought maybe everyone was sleepin! , Just kidding.. - sherylinarctic 22:15 Jul 23 (3)
      • I ought to be in bed. That should have read, 'I looked AT it". Gracious. Off to bed! - earlybird mom 23:12 Jul 23 (2)
        • Here it is...but no pictures yet.. - sherylinarctic 5:09 Jul 24 (1)
          • The picture you do have is WONDERFUL...because it looks like my 5 children!! :) I'd love to see photos too! nt - 5wolfcubs 10:06 Jul 24 (0)

Need to supplement SOTW? - Michelle from Living Waters 19:15 Jul 23 (6)

• Our benefits... - earlybird mom 21:41 Jul 23 (0)
• We did v. 1 & 2 as is using the AG, with v. 3 & 4 I added a bit more American history (m) - WABeth 21:06 Jul 23 (0)
• If you're happy with how it's going, it's enough! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:27 Jul 23 (0)
• Some people like to supplement but you don't have to.... - Susie in CA 19:58 Jul 23 (0)
• Benefits for us are... - Trivium Academy 19:54 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thank you both - very helpful! - Michelle from Living Waters 20:13 Jul 23 (0)

R&S Math question - Angela in TN 18:40 Jul 23 (4)

• Thanks!! I'm going to let him right in the book...nm :) - Angela in TN 4:53 Jul 24 (0)
• My dd wrote in the book for 4th grade, pretend it's a hard back workbook.....nt - Julieofsardis 20:20 Jul 23 (0)
• Absolutely! Write in the book! I have my daughter's old books... - Rebecca in VA 19:57 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: R&S Math question - sherylinarctic 19:29 Jul 23 (0)

About Rod & Staff Math workbooks... - beccasboys 18:29 Jul 23 (1)

• Yes, ... but be careful to read the TM and make sure she knows... - MIch elle 5:59 Jul 24 (0)

Ga United Streaming users... - Sandy Redding 18:21 Jul 23 (0)

I just received my All About Spelling last week... - sherylinarctic 18:19 Jul 23 (6)

• Does AAS have weekly tests? .. - Cheller 19:27 Jul 23 (5)
  • You can see samples of AAS online... - CindyP 12:47 Jul 24 (0)
  • Thanks nt - Cheller 5:50 Jul 24 (0)
  • Re: Does AAS have weekly tests? .. - sherylinarctic 19:52 Jul 23 (2)
    • I don't know if I would call them tests.... - Sandy Redding 4:26 Jul 24 (1)
      • To expand: Instead of traditional tests, the child uses the words in sentences you dictate. Also... - CindyP 12:54 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone use the timeline figures from "Hold That Thought"? Have you used the wall "vine" method? (Thank you Jessica/Trivium Academy!) - angela&4boys 18:13 Jul 23 (0)

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? -- X-post to General Board (m) - Doran 18:04 Jul 23 (3)

• if they have a nintendo ds - Baker 6:04 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? -- X-post to General Board (m) - Leslie 21:49 Jul 23 (0)
• No idea, but I now have that song in my head. :-) nt - FranW 20:38 Jul 23 (0)

Is there somewhere to buy Veritas Press products that takes paypal? Thanks!! nt - Heather in VA 18:04 Jul 23 (2)

• Rainbow Resource sells a lot of VP stuff (not all), and they take Paypal. (nt) - Wendi 18:17 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thanks!!! I should have thought of that. I didn't realize they sold VP stuff. nt - Heather in VA 18:20 Jul 23 (0)

Latin for Children A or Latina Christian 1? - Sarah - Alberta, Canada 17:12 Jul 23 (2)

• We used both - my experience - Kris 6:45 Jul 24 (0)
• I just got LfC A - Angel 18:43 Jul 23 (0)

Intro/ How does this look for 1st grade? - Rhesa in NYC 16:57 Jul 23 (8)

• Looks similar to our first grade schedule. (m) - Deanna 11:28 Jul 24 (0)
• Looks great! Don't forget PE - lots of exercise really helps younger students to sit still for book work (nt) - Laura in China - going on about PE again 18:18 Jul 23 (1)
  • Re: Looks great! Don't forget PE - lots of exercise really helps younger students to sit still for book work (nt) - Rhesa in NYC 12:01 Jul 24 (0)
• Looks like a gentle but thorough intro to formal schooling. Welcome! nt - earlybird mom 17:17 Jul 23 (0)
• Oh, and thanks to Trivium...I've learned MUCH in the last few months reading all your posts! n/t - Rhesa in NYC 17:02 Jul 23 (2)
  • Lol, I don't know whether to be flattered or scared for you! ; ) It looks great. - Trivium Academy 17:54 Jul 23 (1)
    • Re: Lol, I don't know whether to be flattered or scared for you! ; ) It looks great. - Rhesa in NYC 18:21 Jul 23 (0)
• It looks good! and welcome, we're just starting first grade this fall too.... - Kristiana 17:01 Jul 23 (0)

Question on printing the Time Travelers stuff... - OhElizabeth 16:48 Jul 23 (3)

• Thanks for the tips! The file folder by week is a great idea! nt - OhElizabeth 20:30 Jul 25 (0)
• KWYM... - Tina in WA 15:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, this is the way it has to be done, but think of it this way... - PameLA in VA 8:30 Jul 24 (0)

LauraQ, follow-up question on physics text several boards back! - Jean in CA 16:39 Jul 23 (0)

How much time to schedule per day or week for Latin for 8th grade and then for 3rd/2nd/1st grades? - kel 16:21 Jul 23 (2)

• I'd probably skip it with the 1st and 2nd grader. 5 mins a day with the 3rd grader. - Cindyg 18:21 Jul 23 (0)
• 1 hour a week for 2nd (Minimus); 1 1/2 hrs for 5th (Latin Prep). Latin is our third language, after English and Mandarin (nt) - Laura in China 18:16 Jul 23 (0)

Does anyone have the link to the online sample class for Artelier Art classes? nt - Melissa B 15:53 Jul 23 (0)

Artist Giotto, how to pronounce please ? - Michelle 15:38 Jul 23 (8)

• My art history porfessors always said JOE-toe with the emphasis on the first syllable - DawnUK 6:34 Jul 24 (0)
• My H of A profs. said JOT -to... - CactusPair 19:38 Jul 23 (1)
  • From another Art Historian.... - Mogster 5:50 Jul 24 (0)
• Thanks for the pronunciation ! - Michelle 19:19 Jul 23 (0)
• Discovering Great Artists says "ZHEE-O-TO" (emphasis in the middle) nt - beccasboys 18:26 Jul 23 (0)
• My art prof in college pronounced it "Jiotto" nt - Ria 17:46 Jul 23 (0)
• Gee-OH-toe.(nt) - Tami 15:47 Jul 23 (0)
• Here you go...(m) - Colleen 15:47 Jul 23 (0)

Questions for Homeschool Tracker users.... - gail 15:10 Jul 23 (4)

• I'll give it a try... - Veronica 20:09 Jul 23 (0)
• There are videos for the plus version, but they could probably help with the freebie version too. - Ida 15:59 Jul 23 (0)
• I typed this for someone last year--see if it answers any of your questions. - Jean in Wisc 15:19 Jul 23 (1)
  • Oh--I forgot to say this is for the plus version. I don't know how different the two are. nt - Jean in Wisc 16:00 Jul 23 (0)

Question about Redwall series -- is it at all sinister? (more inside) - Dawn K 14:47 Jul 23 (15)

• I agree that they're violent, but what I dislike about them is that while they are well written they are badly edited.... - Nicole M 16:16 Jul 23 (5)
  • See, I didn't think the one I read was all that well written... - Ellie 23:55 Jul 24 (1)
    • I think that's what I meant.... - Nicole M 8:25 Jul 25 (0)
  • We've read or listened to most of them, and I don't recall that at all. - KarenNC 17:47 Jul 23 (2)
    • to add, my husband is very aware of issues like that and he hasn't said anything - KarenNC 17:50 Jul 23 (1)
      • do you mean copy-type issues? - Nicole M 20:06 Jul 23 (0)
• They are fairly violent, have lots of name calling, and are formulaic, but my son LOVES them. - Ida 16:13 Jul 23 (0)
• I don't care for 'dark' stories, and we loved Redwall...they are castles, abbeys, and swords. The classical good vs. evil story with good overcoming in the end. (nt) - Tami, hoping I'm not a spoiler! 16:07 Jul 23 (1)
  • I agree. Wonderful writing...more on a high school level. Great series. nt - Ria 17:46 Jul 23 (0)
• Maybe you should explain what bugs you...(m) - Colleen 15:41 Jul 23 (2)
  • Sorry I wasn't clearer -- more inside - Dawn K 16:00 Jul 23 (1)
    • I'm pretty conservative and I let my sons read them. - Laura K (NC) 19:37 Jul 23 (0)
• I wouldn't call them sinister (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:18 Jul 23 (2)
  • Thank you -- I appreciate your detail and information on the language difference (NT - Dawn K 16:01 Jul 23 (0)
  • Correction (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:26 Jul 23 (0)

FYI: How to Read a Book on the bargain shelf at Borders (sm) - Diana in OR 14:21 Jul 23 (3)

• Congratulations! I went to 2 Borders looking for the Start Exploring Masterpieces without success. - mom2abcd 16:30 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: FYI: How to Read a Book on the bargain shelf at Borders (sm) - captuhura 16:28 Jul 23 (1)
  • Yes, the cover is different, but the copyright information is the same. nt - Diana in OR 21:04 Jul 23 (0)

My apologies for not being attentive when this was previously discussed! What are some suggestions for history if we decide not to use SOTW 4? TIA! nm - Laura in MO 14:15 Jul 23 (9)

• My Father's World has a chronological history cycle that begins with.... - Donna A. 11:10 Jul 24 (0)
• TruthQuest Age of Revolution or American History for Young Students III.(nt) - Tami 5:30 Jul 24 (0)
• Thank you to all!!! These are wonderful ideas!!! I appreciate the help! nm - Laura in MO 5:15 Jul 24 (0)
• I just picked up... - Tina in WA 22:15 Jul 23 (1)
  • Oops... That was Amy Pak. :o) nm - Tina in WA 22:52 Jul 23 (0)
• Guerber/Miller books, TruthQuest History, Tapestry of Grace -nt - Kathie in VA 20:31 Jul 23 (0)
• we are using ECC from MFW... - ldee 19:44 Jul 23 (0)
• This would be for 4th - 6th grade -- Thank you very much! nm - Laura in MO 16:50 Jul 23 (0)
• What are the ages of your children? nm - Tina in WA 14:49 Jul 23 (0)

We started school today.... - KerriF 14:11 Jul 23 (2)

• Fabulous Kerri! - Milema 16:01 Jul 23 (0)
• Looks wonderful!!! nt - 5wolfcubs 15:25 Jul 23 (0)

? about Singapore Science - ReneeR 14:07 Jul 23 (0)

This may sound quite silly - but can you all tell me what types of things would be included under the subject of "Civics" - for logic stage? nt - Christy in CO 14:07 Jul 23 (1)

• Intro to Government, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Duties/Responsibilities of Citizenship, Voting, Taxes, Environmental Awareness, Personal Finance, etc. nt - Melissa B 15:16 Jul 23 (0)

What exactly is openoffice.org and what does it do? TIA! nt - rsmofga 13:59 Jul 23 (1)

• similar to Microsoft Office but free. (m) - Terri in NS 15:12 Jul 23 (0)

Matin Latin or Prima Latina? - Leslie 13:37 Jul 23 (1)

• We've used ML for about 1.5 years now. Here's my review... - Sue in St Pete 17:40 Jul 23 (0)

Does anyone remember or have a link to the person on this board who does online writing classes? Thanks. nt - Jacqui in mo 12:54 Jul 23 (5)

• Re: Does anyone remember or have a link to the person on this board who does online writing classes? Thanks. nt - here is one too.. 19:46 Jul 23 (0)
• Is this the one you're looking for? (see inside) - LuvBritLit 13:50 Jul 23 (3)
  • No it isn't, but it looks very interesting. The one I remember has elementary age lessons. nt - Jacqui in mo 14:01 Jul 23 (2)
    • Oh! Maybe it's this one... - LuvBritLit 14:42 Jul 23 (1)
      • That's the one! You're a wealth of information! Thanks! nt - Jacqui in mo 14:48 Jul 23 (0)

Help with Chalk Dust Math Please - Michelle 12:25 Jul 23 (5)

• Thanks for the ideas - Michelle 15:36 Jul 23 (0)
• With your shipment there should be an insert with instructions for implimentation..... - Kathy in MD 13:44 Jul 23 (0)
• You can decide you want him to do, say 40 problems daily - LH 13:41 Jul 23 (0)
• as a general rule - Hoggirl 13:40 Jul 23 (1)
  • I like this method - Lh 13:49 Jul 23 (0)

SAxon K-3 users... - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 12:08 Jul 23 (6)

• I had Staples cut the bindings off. - Teri in VA 4:04 Jul 24 (0)
• One night before the school year starts, I put in a dvd and start pulling it apart . . . - Brenda in FL 20:05 Jul 23 (0)
• I just rip them, raggedy or not. (sm) - Doran 18:09 Jul 23 (0)
• I rip them out and then trim the raggedy ones (I have issues) /nft - katilac 13:52 Jul 23 (1)
  • LOL my dh would do the same thing! nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 13:53 Jul 23 (0)
• Mine are perforated at the top and rip reasonably well if I'm careful. You could have the top binding cut off. nt - FloridaLisa 12:12 Jul 23 (0)

Cross-Post from Special Needs Board: Please look at my 5th grade curriculum plans... - Pajama Mama 11:48 Jul 23 (4)

• Sounds good to me..thorough and covers all the basics and then some... - Lyn NoCA 13:14 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thanks for the encouragement:)nt - Pajama Mama 13:44 Jul 23 (0)
• Looks good. Are you using Calvert Spelling? - Michelle T 12:21 Jul 23 (1)
  • No we're not using Calvert Spelling(m)... - Pajama Mama 13:44 Jul 23 (0)

Where should rising 8th grader start with R&S English? - kel 11:43 Jul 23 (1)

• Look at the samples of R&S E. 6 & 7.... - MIch elle 13:00 Jul 23 (0)

Help me decide 1st grade cirriculum options - Kimberly 11:42 Jul 23 (4)

• Re: Help me decide 1st grade cirriculum options (very long) - Heather in IA 13:56 Jul 23 (1)
  • Heather I think that point about - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:07 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Help me decide 1st grade cirriculum options - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 13:52 Jul 23 (0)
• Do the Franklin "T" Square. - Closeacademy 12:42 Jul 23 (0)

What curriculum can I use for history/literature for 7th & 3rd combined? - Cindy 11:28 Jul 23 (2)

• My Father's World. link inside... - Donna A. 18:41 Jul 23 (0)
• Tapestry does this - lori in tx 16:39 Jul 23 (0)

memorizing basic addition/subtraction - CharityGrace 11:10 Jul 23 (6)

• I really don't do much drilling - Laura in China 20:46 Jul 23 (0)
• We do flashcards once every day. - yvonne in ca 13:47 Jul 23 (0)
• as long as it takes. - LH 11:25 Jul 23 (3)
  • Re: as long as it takes. - CharityGrace 13:12 Jul 23 (2)
    • Orally. Then flashcards, or omit the flashcards and use drill sheets - Lh 13:44 Jul 23 (1)
      • Re: Orally. Then flashcards, or omit the flashcards and use drill sheets - CharityGrace 19:42 Jul 23 (0)

Latin - time for me to get serious? - Ann in KY 11:09 Jul 23 (7)

• Thanks everyone. I think this buys me a little more time. m - Ann in KY 10:45 Jul 24 (0)
• The best thing I did was take a college Latin course - frogpond1 21:43 Jul 23 (0)
• Cambridge has seminars from time to time, and so does Latin for Children. Links inside. - Cindyg 18:35 Jul 23 (0)
• learning alongside my kids is fun and also models to them that mum is still capable of learning too... - Peela 17:52 Jul 23 (0)
• Remember the DC are still learning more slowly than you could. - LH 11:28 Jul 23 (0)
• Honestly, it's not hard to learn it along with your children. (m) - DawnUK 11:20 Jul 23 (1)
  • I agree with Dawn - I've mostly learned alongside and it's been fine (nt) - Laura in China 20:49 Jul 23 (0)

First day of 2nd grade...completed! - Trivium Academy 11:00 Jul 23 (12)

• Yippee! We just started about 3 weeks ago. It feels like we are just now... - earlybird mom 15:04 Jul 23 (4)
  • Just visited your blog -- loved it! I didn't comment on the interior house pix, but they're lovely! nt - 5wolfcubs 17:02 Jul 23 (1)
    • I'm still giggling about Obi-Wan Cannoli, Cuc, Princess Lettuce, and Darth Tater. - earlybird mom 17:26 Jul 23 (0)
  • Making note of your blog! - Trivium Academy 15:33 Jul 23 (1)
    • Re: Making note of your blog! - earlybird mom 17:28 Jul 23 (0)
• Congratulations! It sounds like you guys had an amazing day! I hope my ds is as excited as your dd when we start next week! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 12:17 Jul 23 (0)
• Yippee! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:15 Jul 23 (5)
  • What's scary is that sounds about right! - Trivium Academy 11:31 Jul 23 (4)
    • Jessica (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:10 Jul 23 (3)
      • Re: Jessica (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:22 Jul 23 (2)
        • I wish! The bishop there... - Trivium Academy 17:49 Jul 23 (1)
          • He is great! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:18 Jul 23 (0)

More clarification needed regarding Galore Park English & Latin resources...(m) - Colleen 10:28 Jul 23 (4)

• Some answers - Laura in China 6:01 Jul 24 (0)
• bit of answer to b)... - Peela 18:10 Jul 23 (2)
  • Thanks! Are you using any other "language arts" in addition to SYRWTLEnglish? (nt) - Colleen 0:22 Jul 24 (1)
    • yes.... - Peela 1:32 Jul 24 (0)

Read Aloud suggestions to go with our geography this year: Term 1) New England states 2)Southern States 3)Midwestern states - one book per term, fiction or non-fiction. Any favorites? nt - Melissa B 10:24 Jul 23 (3)

• I think it's Lois Linski (sp?) who wrote Strawberry Girl... - claire up north 19:08 Jul 23 (0)
• Here is a great "states" book list I got on this board (sometime ago)... - GAMomof5 19:07 Jul 23 (0)
• books by States - south - Ann in KY 12:27 Jul 23 (0)

FYI for those ordering from Book Depository...(m) - Colleen 10:13 Jul 23 (0)

CQLA users I have created a yahoo group for us to chat - Lori in tx 10:12 Jul 23 (0)

Anyone done Sonlight for three kids at once? - WendyLee 9:48 Jul 23 (7)

• yes, with 15yod, 13yos, & 9yos... - Deb in NZ 3:20 Jul 24 (0)
• I've got three and I use SL ... - AngieW in Texas 19:26 Jul 23 (0)
• May I ask you all how long it took? - WendyLee 17:15 Jul 23 (1)
  • Re: May I ask you all how long it took? - Deb in NZ 3:49 Jul 24 (0)
• Yep. I'm officially using SL with my 5th, 3rd and 1st graders, - Debra in CO 14:25 Jul 23 (0)
• Yes... I did it with a 6th and 4th grader in one core, and a K in another, plus a baby in the house. (m) - Shelly in MD 14:15 Jul 23 (0)
• Yes. (m) - Colleen 12:08 Jul 23 (0)

Great Source experiences? nt tia - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 9:43 Jul 23 (1)

• LOVE their DOL nt - Andrea 11:42 Jul 23 (0)

Lauara in CT, What is the name of the book you used with the Joy of Science?... - Janet in MA 9:30 Jul 23 (8)

• The Sciences: An Integrated Approach by Robert Hazen... - Laura in CT 10:09 Jul 23 (7)
  • Was there also an answer key in the textbook?.... - Janet in MA 10:18 Jul 23 (6)
    • No answer key that I had... - Laura in CT 14:00 Jul 23 (4)
      • Thanks, that is very helpful, and just one more question....... - Janet in MA 14:22 Jul 23 (3)
        • It's really hard for me to say... - Laura in CT 14:56 Jul 23 (2)
          • Re: It's really hard for me to say... - Janet in MA 15:54 Jul 23 (1)
            • Oh, good... - Laura in CT 4:30 Jul 24 (0)
    • Laura, sorry about mispelling your name! I need to check my typing! nt - Janet in MA 11:50 Jul 23 (0)

The Hobbit audiobook .... Is there a particularly good version? nt - Shari 9:17 Jul 23 (5)

• We enjoyed Rob Inglis as the reader with the Recorded Books company. It's usually in libraries. nt - Delbra 19:18 Jul 23 (1)
  • Same here. He does a great job doing a dozen dwarf voices (no small feat). He also does the audio for LOTR. nt - FlockOfSillies 21:18 Jul 23 (0)
• I wish my 4th grade teacher Mr. Lewicki had recorded himself, I still remember him reading it outloud!(nt) - Heidi in WI 13:59 Jul 23 (0)
• The actor who played Bilbo in the movies does a very good version - Ann in KY 12:45 Jul 23 (0)
• There is a BBC verson that is really cool. I found a copy through my library. nt - Jenny in Atl 10:32 Jul 23 (0)

Has anyone used First Language Lessons 3? - Beth 9:04 Jul 23 (11)

• We've just started as well, and I'm very happy with it so far... (m) - FlockOfSillies 21:23 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thank you. That was very helpful. (m) - Beth 21:53 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used First Language Lessons 3? - six meadows 9:14 Jul 23 (8)
  • I just got our copy a few weeks ago, but we haven't started it yet.... - Karen K. in Tx 9:20 Jul 23 (7)
    • So far, so good - we are on Lesson 4. - srjbdl 9:38 Jul 23 (6)
      • Thanks. Not sure if I know where to look for the samples - Beth 17:56 Jul 23 (2)
        • Link inside.... - Karen K. in Tx 19:22 Jul 23 (1)
          • Thank you. - Beth 19:44 Jul 23 (0)
      • About how long does each daily lesson (FLL3) take? (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 9:47 Jul 23 (2)
        • So far, about 15-20 minutes, but we are still at the beginning. - srjbdl 9:50 Jul 23 (1)
          • Thanks; my dd won't be ready to start til ~Jan. (middle of 3rd gr.) - Karen K. in Tx 9:59 Jul 23 (0)

Non-Calvert, CHOW users (now or previously): How did you schedule CHOW for one year and what activities did you do as a fun supplement? Many thanks! nt - lemonshine 8:05 Jul 23 (2)

• We are using it along with SOTW, Paula's Archieves has a corresponding Chapters sheet (link inside) - Heidi in WI 9:31 Jul 23 (0)
• We're planning on some CHOW for the coming year. - Jenny in Florida 8:39 Jul 23 (0)

Laura in China - I re-read Cry, the beloved country and - Hannah 7:37 Jul 23 (6)

• Another African title is Rat-Catcher's Son nt - momof7 10:37 Jul 23 (0)
• My 11 dd read this last year as an add on to SL 5. She was not upset by it but she is used to bks with mature content. nt - Jenny in Atl 10:29 Jul 23 (0)
• This is one of my favorite books in the whole world! LOL! My daughter read - DeeinFL 10:26 Jul 23 (0)
• Thank you so much for getting back to me - Laura in China 7:38 Jul 23 (2)
  • Yes, I consider it a "must read". But even if a child is a "mature reader", I would reserve this until high school or so. There are a plethora of good books for young people. (nt) - Colleen 12:06 Jul 23 (0)
  • Just agreeing. I read this in 10th grade and think it's appropriate for high school. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:51 Jul 23 (0)

I need a source for a list of the 45 sounds in English and all their spellings. - srjbdl 7:36 Jul 23 (18)

• Isn't there are only 44 sounds in the English language? (nt) - KidsHappen 9:56 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: I need a source for a list of the 45 sounds in English and all their spellings. - Susie in CA 8:51 Jul 23 (0)
• I have a thing with spelling rule cards you can print - Quiver0f10 8:07 Jul 23 (10)
  • I hate to even mention this... - OhElizabeth 16:08 Jul 23 (3)
    • I found this info, as is, from a web site not connected to SWR. I did not make this list up nt - Quiver0f10 16:24 Jul 23 (2)
      • Whew! Then nevermind. :) - OhElizabeth 20:36 Jul 23 (0)
      • Whew! Then nevermind. :) - OhElizabeth 20:36 Jul 23 (0)
  • Thank you, Jean! Also, which spelling curriculum do you use, or do you make your own? (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 9:46 Jul 23 (2)
    • I use SWR nt - Quiver0f10 10:03 Jul 23 (1)
      • great...thanks! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 10:09 Jul 23 (0)
  • Thanks! Email linked! - srjbdl 9:36 Jul 23 (1)
    • You have mail :-) nt - Quiver0f10 10:05 Jul 23 (0)
  • Would you mind emailing me a copy, too?... - Karen K. in Tx 9:23 Jul 23 (0)
• Is this what you're looking for? (link inside) - Hannah 7:44 Jul 23 (4)
  • here's another link, good for beginners - Lh 9:26 Jul 23 (2)
    • Hey, that's neat! - mom2abcd 16:52 Jul 23 (1)
      • Very good -- now I can hear over and over again the 6 sounds of ough! whew. nt - Sweetpeach 17:02 Jul 25 (0)
  • No, but close. - srjbdl 7:49 Jul 23 (0)

Is anyone having their child learn Hebrew? (more) - Mariann in Va. 7:17 Jul 23 (4)

• we are <m> - susie in tx 7:23 Jul 23 (3)
  • These are very nice workbooks! I've been looking... - Rebecca in VA 7:36 Jul 23 (1)
    • i meant to mention that... - susie in tx 10:06 Jul 23 (0)
  • Susie: THANKS!!!!! nt - mariann in Va. 7:29 Jul 23 (0)

SWR users....m - Busy Bee 7:11 Jul 23 (3)

• The same happened with me for the - Fay up North 11:05 Jul 23 (0)
• You're confusing pronounciation with how we "think to spell" it to get the spelling right... - OhElizabeth 8:02 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thanks.....m - Busy Bee 11:07 Jul 23 (0)

Praises to Trivium! Thank you for creating a custom Guatemala unit study for a very reasonable price for me! (this is a crosspost) - Jones Academy 7:04 Jul 23 (4)

• I hope you have an amazing trip with your ds Angela! - Trivium Academy 7:16 Jul 23 (3)
  • I just can't begin to tell you how meaningful it was to complete this study - Jones Academy 7:19 Jul 23 (2)
    • Here is a link to my blog where I show our lapbooks... - Jones Academy 8:02 Jul 23 (1)
      • I am so jealous!!!!! That looks so great. I can't wait to meet you!!!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:53 Jul 23 (0)

TOG... - Sherie 6:57 Jul 23 (1)

• I would go to the TOG forum and ask.... or email Tapestry of Grace..... but.. - LisaWA 8:09 Jul 23 (0)

would anyone care to share their 8th graders schedule/curriuculum...here is ours... - Gloria 6:52 Jul 23 (28)

• Plan for my 8th grade ds...m - Lori in Ca 8:26 Jul 26 (0)
• Here's ours... - HeatherinTenn 13:15 Jul 23 (0)
• Here we go... - kel 11:38 Jul 23 (0)
• Forgot to add that we will be doing Fallacy detective and thinking Toolbox also. nt - Gloria 11:21 Jul 23 (0)
• Ours... - Angel 11:00 Jul 23 (0)
• Mine's still in progress, I'll post it as soon as I can make some final decisions! nt - Veronica 10:58 Jul 23 (0)
• For my ds going into eighth.... - LauraC 10:42 Jul 23 (5)
  • Laura - have you gotten the PH workbooks yet? Can I ask some questions? nt - Christy in CO 11:33 Jul 23 (4)
    • Yes, I have them. Ask away. nt - LauraC 15:12 Jul 23 (3)
      • What do they cover and are they consumable - question and answer or discussion? Can you tell me a bit about them and how you think they will help enhance the textbooks? nt - Christy in CO 19:43 Jul 23 (2)
        • Answers (m) - LauraC 4:11 Jul 24 (1)
          • Thanks so much, Laura! nt - Christy in CO 15:37 Jul 24 (0)
• Here's what we're working on... - Dayle in Guatemala 10:05 Jul 23 (0)
• Here's are schedule for this year. - Beth in TN 9:54 Jul 23 (1)
  • Forgot to add: weekly piano lesson with daily practice. nt - Beth in TN 10:23 Jul 23 (0)
• For my rising 8th grader... - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:00 Jul 23 (0)
• The plan so far... - MIch elle 8:53 Jul 23 (0)
• For my rising 8th grader... - Laura in OH 8:11 Jul 23 (0)
• This is ours this coming year... - Christy in CO 7:57 Jul 23 (1)
  • Forgot to add - LOGIC: Fallacy Detective and Critical Thinking Activities. nt - Christy in CO 7:59 Jul 23 (0)
• Why did you choose to do both Jump In and WS? nt - Christy in CO 7:47 Jul 23 (5)
  • Well I have a little confession.....I have not actually seen... - Gloria 11:19 Jul 23 (2)
    • I haven't used Jump In yet, but it looks like it'll be a *great* program! nt - mom2abcd 16:59 Jul 23 (0)
    • Hi Gloria! You can see sample pages and table of contents of Jump In at... - Lori D. 11:54 Jul 23 (0)
  • Hi Christy, Was that question for me? : ) In case so, answer inside... - Lori D. 8:27 Jul 23 (1)
    • Thanks Lori - I like to hear how others are using similar programs! nt - Christy in CO 11:23 Jul 23 (0)
• Sounds like our 8th graders will overlap a little. : ) Here's our schedule... - Lori D. 7:38 Jul 23 (0)
• oldest just finished 8th ... - AngieW in Texas 7:29 Jul 23 (0)

Is there anyplace that sells a timeline book divided up by certain years - I only want one for 1850-Present? nt - Christy in CO 6:49 Jul 23 (3)

• History Scribe has some neat unlabeled ones. You can put in any dates you want. (nt) - Heather in Seattle 11:39 Jul 23 (0)
• This free timeline was given out here the other day... - T Baer 7:27 Jul 23 (1)
  • website address inside - T Baer 7:28 Jul 23 (0)

Best place to buy audiobooks? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:38 Jul 23 (11)

• Wow! Thanks so much for all the help. I truly appreciate it! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 8:22 Jul 23 (0)
• www.ebay.co.uk (nt) - Hannah 7:28 Jul 23 (0)
• It really depends on how you intend to play them back...... - Claire 7:28 Jul 23 (0)
• Some libraries also have audio both for check out and download...nt - Tap, tap, tap 7:10 Jul 23 (0)
• there are lots of free things available too... - Debra in CO 7:07 Jul 23 (0)
• We rent them from SimplyAudiobooks.com - Trivium Academy 7:04 Jul 23 (1)
  • We really loved Little History but I'd hold off until your dd is a bit older, maybe 10 or so. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:54 Jul 23 (0)
• Audible.com (link inside)... m - Patricia in ATL 6:59 Jul 23 (0)
• superbookdeals and bookcloseouts dot com... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 6:39 Jul 23 (1)
  • overstock.com - search on audiobooks. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 6:57 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Best place to buy audiobooks? (m) - How do I always manage to goof when I post something on the boards? Sorry this posted 2x! nt 6:39 Jul 23 (0)

History...can I skip Moderm Times during the grammar stage/? - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 6:38 Jul 23 (6)

• I'm in the exact spot with rising 4/5 graders. For various reasons, this is our THIRD year with SOTW 2 and I'm ready to move on...more - PameLA in VA 8:34 Jul 24 (0)
• Thanks for all the input! Lots to think about. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:01 Jul 24 (0)
• once my kids got older 9Logic Stage) I just changed the type of work we did... - Peela 18:18 Jul 23 (0)
• We are doing two cycles, not three - Laura in China 8:24 Jul 23 (0)
• Well, I can sympathize... (m) - Shelly in MD 7:44 Jul 23 (1)
  • We are skipping Modern in the Grammar stage - Shari 8:03 Jul 23 (0)

Best place to buy audiobooks? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:38 Jul 23 (0)

Horizons math/ secular use? - TaraHen 6:26 Jul 23 (7)

• Thanks so much everyone! nt - TaraHen 18:17 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Horizons math/ secular use? - Julie in Austin 15:08 Jul 23 (0)
• We don't subscribe to that particular publisher's theology, and I think Horizons is fantastic. m - earlybird mom 14:48 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Horizons math/ secular use? - Heather in IA 14:04 Jul 23 (0)
• We have 4th grade math - Night Elf 13:36 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: Horizons math/ secular use? - abbeyej 7:32 Jul 23 (0)
• Secularly yes, there is only a few things that contains cc. - Trivium Academy 7:05 Jul 23 (0)

What do you use United Streaming for? supplement? full courses? How often, in what manner, etc.? thanks! nt - Maureen in TN 6:19 Jul 23 (4)

• Supplement: U.S. geography, music, grammar, art, science, history and reading but... - Trivium Academy 13:28 Jul 23 (1)
  • Holidays, other cultures/countries too nt - Trivium Academy 13:30 Jul 23 (0)
• supplement history, Language arts, science and foreign language. *Ü* nt - Lisa WA 8:10 Jul 23 (0)
• We use it for a supplement ...m - Tap, tap, tap 7:14 Jul 23 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good geography program... - stephanie 6:07 Jul 23 (7)

• Have you looked at Exploring Countries and Cultures by MFW? nt - Julie in MN 9:20 Jul 23 (2)
  • Re: Have you looked at Exploring Countries and Cultures by MFW? nt - stephanie 5:23 Jul 24 (1)
    • Sorry, it's by My Father's World at MFWbooks (nt) - Julie in MN 7:59 Jul 24 (0)
• Our World by LearnSmart Publishing - oakmom 6:31 Jul 23 (2)
  • Re: Our World by LearnSmart Publishing - stephanie 5:21 Jul 24 (0)
  • Is LearnSmart the only place to purchase this? - mom2abcd 17:13 Jul 23 (0)
• We've had good luck with Trail Guides. Their student pages are downloadable from their site and it's great for teaching different grades.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:17 Jul 23 (0)

I've got all my Singapore books and R&S now...I'm concerned about teaching Singapore... - Magic Wand 5:58 Jul 23 (5)

• Your posts are helpful and encouraging. I've got CWP and a few of the IG, so we're going to go for it. Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 10:18 Jul 23 (0)
• We used Singapore through 4th grade, and liked it. One thing (m) - Shelly in MD 7:47 Jul 23 (0)
• My kids really taught themselves with singapore. - Coffee Bean 6:38 Jul 23 (0)
• I'm not a maths specialist and I've found Singapore easy to teach - Laura in China 6:17 Jul 23 (1)
  • I agree with Laura and... - Milliemil 6:24 Jul 23 (0)

Time-wall or book format? Why did you decide to go with the method you did? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 5:55 Jul 23 (9)

• neither - we just started ours on the top of our school table - katilac 16:14 Jul 23 (0)
• Why I prefer a wall timeline... - Laura in CT 10:13 Jul 23 (0)
• Thanks everyone nt - Quiver0f10 7:02 Jul 23 (0)
• Neither - an accordion fold timeline (link inside) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:23 Jul 23 (3)
  • Hijack - how did you make that full year program chart? nt - Sweetpeach 6:37 Jul 23 (2)
    • Microsoft Publisher . . . I don't know how to use Excel yet but that's on my to-do for this year! You can do something similar on Microsoft Word too. nt - Jennefer @ SSA 6:48 Jul 23 (1)
      • DH's homeschooling moment has arrived . . . whether he wants it or not! Surely, he can help, now that I know which program to use! Thank you. nt - Sweetpeach 4:08 Jul 24 (0)
• Because a wall timeline does not go with my decor--seriously. M - Carmen & CO. 6:01 Jul 23 (0)
• We're doing a book format b/c - momofkhm 5:59 Jul 23 (0)

Vocabulary help...What do you use? - Lori in tx 5:45 Jul 23 (1)

• Vocabulary Vine!! Also, could you do something like a word book (link inside)? - Shelly in MD 7:51 Jul 23 (0)

Question for those using RC History..... - Linda (Australia) 5:40 Jul 23 (1)

• I looked at the book list - momof7 7:37 Jul 23 (0)

Anyone is PA that can help me with reg. intent to hs? - Sue G in PA 5:33 Jul 23 (2)

• Here are a couple of sites for you to check out.....m - Paula in PA 12:24 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thank you so much...very helpful! - Sue G in PA 19:37 Jul 23 (0)

Is Aleks Math a stand alone program or do I need to use it alongside another math program? - ShawneinFL 5:12 Jul 23 (1)

• I think you can do either. I used it as summer enrichment; others on the board have used it as an independent course. nt - FloridaLisa 5:42 Jul 23 (0)

Thoughts and opinions on Uncle Eric books (Crosspost Highschool board)...nt - Busy Bee 4:53 Jul 23 (0)

Anyone use or know of Doorposts.net? I have the If Then and Blessings chart. Please help me come up with "good" consequences and rewards... (m) - Dianne-TX 3:41 Jul 23 (2)

• What specific things do you need them for? (m) - angela in ohio 12:17 Jul 23 (1)
  • Re: What specific things do you need them for? (m) - Dianne-TX 13:22 Jul 23 (0)

Received my copies of Writing Tales, levels 1 and 2...they look like fun! - Magic Wand 23:34 Jul 22 (5)

• about grouping them together... - Amy from WT 17:04 Jul 23 (2)
  • More brainstorms... - Amy from WT 17:07 Jul 23 (1)
    • Don't be sorry, I'm so grateful you posted your thoughts.... - Magic Wand 17:37 Jul 23 (0)
• I think Karenciavo does both.....can't remember for sure but someone here does. nt - Pensguys 11:56 Jul 23 (1)
  • Thanks, Penny, hopefully they'll chime in. nt - Magic Wand 15:02 Jul 23 (0)

Does anyone have a good way to evaluate student's work without letter grading? mess - Janine in CA 22:37 Jul 22 (6)

• Another great book I've just begun reading is Senior High: A Home Designed Formula. - Beth in TN 10:00 Jul 23 (0)
• Thanks everyone...I'll check into the book~ nt - Janine in CA 9:58 Jul 23 (0)
• Evaluating for Excellence - Shari 5:21 Jul 23 (1)
  • I love this book, plus the Form-U-La book (nt) - Julie in MN 9:25 Jul 23 (0)
• You can always leave it percentages - Jean in Wisc 4:56 Jul 23 (0)
• You can just account for concepts learned....m - Tap, tap, tap 23:02 Jul 22 (0)

It's been over 20 yrs since I read A Tale of Two Cities. Any reason why I shouldn't listen to it in the car with dd7 (more) - MamaPapa 20:32 Jul 22 (6)

• Other than the severed heads and the running blood in the streets? LOL (m) - Kate CA 21:30 Jul 22 (4)
  • Yes, I remembered there were guillotines involved, but didn't recall the extent of it! Better just to read it myself and pick another for the car. Any suggestions? nt - MamaPapa 4:54 Jul 23 (3)
    • Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons - all performed by full cast - all by Patricia C. Wrede (nt) - AngieW in Texas 7:30 Jul 23 (1)
      • Oh, I just finished these and dd is just starting them...they are awesome! nt - Angel 9:36 Jul 23 (0)
    • Jumpin in -- last summer we listened to Because of Winn Dixie on audio and loved it.(nt) - Tami 5:22 Jul 23 (0)
• Sorry, that should have been on general board. I'll cross post it over there. nt - MamaPapa 20:37 Jul 22 (0)

With all of the Reformed discussions taking place recently, could some of you help me with Bible Study curriculum? - Julie in CA 20:24 Jul 22 (15)

• Bible For Children -- A reformed Bible curriculum - Claire Larsen 14:12 Jul 23 (2)
  • Hello! - Heather in WI 17:24 Jul 23 (1)
    • I guess I was excited. That's a lot of exclamation points. :-) (nt - Heather in WI 17:25 Jul 23 (0)
• I think he might like CLP, but it sounds like Suffer Little Children - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 14:02 Jul 23 (0)
• Thank you all so much... - Julie in CA 11:36 Jul 23 (0)
• Try Deeperroots.com - ShawneinFL 4:47 Jul 23 (0)
• Christian Liberty Press Studying God's Word series is easy to use and reformed. link... - LNC 4:21 Jul 23 (1)
  • I'll second this! It is chronological, has good application, and works for family or individual study... - Tami 5:26 Jul 23 (0)
• Rod & Staff Bible is like that. It's not reformed, but your husband will like... - Rebecca in VA 3:48 Jul 23 (3)
  • We lean toward Calvinism, and use and recommend Rod and Staff. Like Beth said, "Pure Bible.".... - Tami 15:45 Jul 23 (0)
  • I agree with Julie. The R & S Bible 5-8 books are pure KJV Bible (nothing else is added). nt - Beth in TN 10:02 Jul 23 (0)
  • I think a Reformed Family would have a hard time using Rod and Staff for Bible - Heather in WI 9:47 Jul 23 (0)
• Have you looked at The Explorer's Bible Study Series? sm & link - 5wolfcubs 21:18 Jul 22 (2)
  • Highly recommend Explorer's--very inductive, very Bible-text intensive. Can also recommend Rod and Staff as a solid second choice. nt - strider 14:43 Jul 23 (0)
  • I would second Explorers... - Janis in DE 6:17 Jul 23 (0)

I haven't seen this site mentioned here so I thought I would pass on the link inside for Homeschool Buyers Co-Op - Francie in CA 20:14 Jul 22 (0)

United Streaming free for homeschoolers in Ga right? How do I go about contacting them... - Sandy Redding 19:35 Jul 22 (2)

• contact info inside... - Jenny in Atl 19:41 Jul 22 (1)
  • Thank You!! - Sandy Redding 19:52 Jul 22 (0)

Has anyone had problems ordering from Galore Park in UK? nt - Christy in CO 19:20 Jul 22 (6)

• Thanks - great to know! I'm going to place my order. nt - Christy in CO 6:46 Jul 23 (0)
• Yes - good service. They replaced for free a book that had a problem binding (nt) - Laura in China 19:39 Jul 22 (2)
  • I think you mentioned that before. I need to contact them cause my LP 1 (first edition) is falling apart. nt - Patricia in ATL 19:46 Jul 22 (1)
    • Yes - they had problems with the first edition - Laura in China 19:52 Jul 22 (0)
• I have placed 2 orders with them in the past and all came very quickly and nicely packaged. Answered all my emails with questions promptly. nt - Patricia in ATL 19:28 Jul 22 (0)
• no.. order came just fine. nm - Jenny in Atl 19:27 Jul 22 (0)

Please list your favorite Audiobooks for an almost 6 & 8 year old who love to listen. Thanks!! nt - LisaL 19:08 Jul 22 (27)

• Thanks to all who responded! This is a great list! nt - LisaL 16:12 Jul 23 (0)
• "Peter Pan" read by Jim Dale is fabulous. nt - Jami in TX 14:16 Jul 23 (0)
• The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald. They are free at librivox.org, and they are excellent. nt - Kim inTN 11:30 Jul 23 (0)
• Freddy the Pig series, Homer Price, Centerburg Tales, Narnia (Focus on the Family Radio Theatre). nt - Kellin 7:16 Jul 23 (0)
• The Redwall series, Hank the Cowdog, Bunnicula (very funny!) nt - K-FL 6:14 Jul 23 (0)
• The Chocolate Touch and Ramona Quimby. nm - LisaNY 5:53 Jul 23 (0)
• Just So Stories read by Flo Gibson, Redwall, Mary Poppins.(nt) - Tami 5:29 Jul 23 (0)
• not exactly a book, but my 7 yo LOVES to listen to the Jonathan Park series from Vision Forum nt - ShawneinFL 4:49 Jul 23 (1)
  • These are FABULOUS -- my son is learning so much history and science from them. He listens to them over and over and over again! - Dawn K 14:44 Jul 23 (0)
• Rascal was another favorite here. nt - Magic Wand 23:36 Jul 22 (0)
• Robin Hood, DK's version of Pinocchio, Jonathan Park Creation Audio Library, The Priest With Dirty Clothes, The King Without a Shadow, Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Mr. Bach Comes to Call, Mozart s Magic Fantasy, Vivaldi's Ring Of Mystery, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, Robert Louis Stevenson s Poems for Children, Amelia Bedelia stories, Curious George stories, Katy and the Big Snow, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel nt<