New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 28 (0)

How To Teach Your Baby To Read - Gentle Revolution - K in VA 23:02 Jul 28 (0)

back from Day 1 of VHE Convention... talked with Susan Wise Bauer... attended one of her workshops... she is fantastic! and very funny, too! (more) - LatinaRepublicana 22:27 Jul 28 (0)

I found a copy of Latin Book One, yippee! tn - Chris in CA 21:59 Jul 28 (0)

Rod & Staff English Help Needed (m) - Kelly 21:33 Jul 28 (6)

• You CAN start in 3! - tink1234 21:42 Jul 28 (3)
  • I agree....R&S 3 spends a lot of time explaining nouns, verbs, and such. I don't think it assumes your dc already knows these. It also includes constant review which helped my ds so much! JMO nt - Debbie in Austin 22:13 Jul 28 (0)
  • Bah, now I'm confused! (nt) - Kelly 21:55 Jul 28 (1)
    • A way to reconcile....m - Julieofsardis 22:29 Jul 28 (0)
• No, you wouldn't be wrong at all. Remember... - Ellie 21:35 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thank you!! That is EXACTLY what I needed to hear *sniff sniff* nt - Kelly 21:37 Jul 28 (0)

For those who give their kids a daily or weekly list of work to do and let them go for it.... - Peela 21:10 Jul 28 (2)

• Here is how I do it.... - momof7 21:39 Jul 28 (0)
• I give a daily list. Some thoughts (m) - Vanna 21:33 Jul 28 (0)

I just received The Renaissance Art Book by O'Reilly.... - Julie in AK 20:59 Jul 28 (0)

shurley vs. rod and staff - Maria 20:44 Jul 28 (1)

• Can you do Shurley "light" or take a year off? - Kristine out of lurking 22:08 Jul 28 (0)

I am looking at possible copywork for my son and need ideas - Alison in GA 20:32 Jul 28 (2)

• Not sure if this will help you or not but ... - Crystal in VA 21:13 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: I am looking at possible copywork for my son and need ideas - Maria 20:47 Jul 28 (0)

saxon 8/7...new or old edition???? - Kristie 19:41 Jul 28 (2)

• Hmmm ... - Dilly 20:53 Jul 28 (1)
  • not a Saxon fan myself but kids do well with it... - Kristie 23:12 Jul 28 (0)

Please share your favorite math supplement for drill. (nt) - angela&boys 19:29 Jul 28 (5)

• Flashmaster. nt - Cindyg 20:23 Jul 28 (0)
• At home, the mus drill on computer, just started math shark, learning wrap ups are okay nt - HollyAL 19:49 Jul 28 (0)
• Calculadders. nt - Angela in KCMO 19:37 Jul 28 (2)
  • yes, I like Calculadders on CD, we are onto the 2nd CD now. nt - Peela 21:11 Jul 28 (0)
  • Agree. We like the CD so they are only faced w/ one sheet a day instead of a book of problems. :-) nt - Gigi 19:43 Jul 28 (0)

Phonogram study after 100EL - Anyone do this - Laurie in VA 18:42 Jul 28 (3)

• this is what we did... - frank 21:38 Jul 28 (0)
• Link to free phonogram flashcards. - Stacy in NJ 19:41 Jul 28 (0)
• I'm doing the same thing right now... - Beth in Central TX 19:31 Jul 28 (0)

Doing a bit of "light" reading this summer. Advice on Stalin needed. - Janice in NJ 17:22 Jul 28 (3)

• Well ... - Dilly 20:46 Jul 28 (0)
• I know of two excellent Stalin bios, neither of them light. m - Stacy in NJ 19:36 Jul 28 (0)
• How about History's Villians :Joseph Stalin - momof7 17:51 Jul 28 (0)

Thanks for the help with hanging the showerboard! nt - Pensguys 17:08 Jul 28 (0)

WP...did I make the wrong decision? oh no - momto3 16:38 Jul 28 (5)

• I've admittedly only glanced at the WP catalog and site, but I can't imagine using it for any age, to be honest. It looks far too light for us. Certainly, the older grades aren't what I'd prefer, academically. (nt) - Colleen 20:56 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: WP...did I make the wrong decision? oh no - Diane 20:00 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: WP...did I make the wrong decision? oh no - K in MI 17:55 Jul 28 (0)
• The poster below was discussing WP Animal World... - WendyWords 16:47 Jul 28 (1)
  • Yes, Animal Worlds is for K - 2nd, so probably not heavy academics. NT - kbm 19:11 Jul 28 (0)

If you use Sonlight and SOTW.. - Marsha 16:35 Jul 28 (3)

• I'm following the Sonlight schedule..... - Angela in GA 21:00 Jul 28 (0)
• Follow SOTW and add in books--from the AG, SL, Veritas, and whatever else might look good. I just don't add in ALL of them! nt - Kristine out of lurking 20:43 Jul 28 (0)
• Yes, we do just that, and add Sonlight books where they fit (also library, Veritas, and other WTM books).nt - Susie in Texas 18:25 Jul 28 (0)

Our family is planning a field trip/vacation to the Grand Canyon. Is there a good teaching resource to have prior to and/or to take with us?nt. - T Baer 16:23 Jul 28 (3)

• We went last year!!!!!!! It was WONDERFUL!!!! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:44 Jul 28 (1)
  • Oh Elizabeth, we're hoping/planning to go there sometime this fall... - Jennifer in FL 21:16 Jul 28 (0)
• This probably isn't as extensive as you are looking for, but the latest issue of Family Fun has a write up about the Grand Canyon and things to do. nt - Debbie in Austin 18:32 Jul 28 (0)

Latin for Children - what about the extras, DVD's , Activity book and Readers - need them or no?? - Chris in CA 16:10 Jul 28 (6)

• Well, I just bought the package deal... - Sunny 20:02 Jul 28 (0)
• We love the dvd and use it throughout the week, plus - HollyAL 19:51 Jul 28 (1)
  • I agree with Holly. We also watch the DVD each day, and by Friday we can keep up! (more) - Julie in AK 20:33 Jul 28 (0)
• I seem to recall you saying you need the pronunciation cd, right? It only comes with the dvd. nt - karenciavo 16:45 Jul 28 (2)
  • I've come full circle on that one - Chris in CA 18:34 Jul 28 (1)
    • We would skip the dvd more often than not. nt - karenciavo 19:37 Jul 28 (0)

Thank you May in WA! (m) - Mean Mom 15:46 Jul 28 (1)

• You're welcome. I still haven't decided between Startwrite and Educational fonware. Let me know how you like it. nt - May in WA 18:17 Jul 28 (0)

Colleen, thank you for answering my question re: handwriting instruction. And Renai, I really liked that link re: pencil grip. nt - AlmostLucy, back from camping 14:50 Jul 28 (0)

Does anyone use Rosetta Stone? Is it worth the money? - Joni 14:30 Jul 28 (2)

• Re: Does anyone use Rosetta Stone? Is it worth the money? - Laurie4b 17:08 Jul 28 (0)
• Check your library.....many have a subscription to Rosetta so you can access their on-line software for free. nt - Carol 14:43 Jul 28 (0)

How did you choose between.... - Marsha 14:17 Jul 28 (5)

• I chose SOTW - Alison in GA 20:28 Jul 28 (0)
• The ages of my dds and the topics of study we wanted to hit - Chris in CA 15:47 Jul 28 (0)
• Trial and error, probably not the answer you are looking for (nt) - April in VA 15:19 Jul 28 (0)
• Asking myself what I wanted and didn't want from a history curriculum... - WendyWords 14:24 Jul 28 (1)
  • What I didn't want... - WendyWords 14:29 Jul 28 (0)

I'd like opinions on Memoria Press's Christian Studies Bible Course. - Rachel in KY 14:16 Jul 28 (1)

• Hi, Rachel! We really enjoy it. (m) - Debra in TX 18:55 Jul 28 (0)

I am driving myself crazy!!!!! - Heather in MI 14:14 Jul 28 (5)

• Well, I don't know what EFTRU is, but... - Julie in AK 20:36 Jul 28 (0)
• Simple solution......try your schedule..m - momof7 18:07 Jul 28 (0)
• No specific suggestions, but I know how easy it is to second-guess oneself whenever a new catalog arrives! (m) - AlmostLucy 14:55 Jul 28 (1)
  • Hear, hear. Curriculum used is always better than indecision and no school at all. (nt) - Julie in AK 20:38 Jul 28 (0)
• Maybe you ought to toss the catalog instead... :-) - nutmeg 14:29 Jul 28 (0)

K12 Program - terri bentley 13:34 Jul 28 (2)

• Re: K12 Program - Stephanie 21:25 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: K12 Program - Tracy 17:52 Jul 28 (0)

Excellent history DVDs from a Christian perspective! - Wendi 12:19 Jul 28 (11)

• These are *great*! Our entire family watches them on TV every Sat. night. nt - Dilly 20:55 Jul 28 (0)
• Please Stop! I'm spending too much money!! Another $62 to Focus on the Family. nt - Penny 14:51 Jul 28 (3)
  • They're on tv all the time.... - WendyWords 15:02 Jul 28 (2)
    • What channel? nt - AmyCC 16:37 Jul 28 (1)
      • (Blush) Should have looked below. nt - AmyCC 16:37 Jul 28 (0)
• We loves these too. They're on a Chrisitan channel and the Internation History Channel too. nt - WendyWords 14:21 Jul 28 (0)
• We have these and they are EXCELLENT!!!!! - Heather in MI 13:33 Jul 28 (0)
• For what age level? Okay for early grammar stage? (nt) - Ali in OR 12:45 Jul 28 (1)
  • Yes. Fine for any grammar aged student. Perfect for 3rd-5th. (nt) - Wendi 14:45 Jul 28 (0)
• Oh, I've been wanting to see these! They don't currently offer them on Netflix but if enough of us request them maybe they'll start carrying these titles. nt - AmyCC 12:34 Jul 28 (1)
  • I'll put in the request with you!!! nt - Elizabeth 14:56 Jul 28 (0)

OK- another question- what is FLL and when do you start using it? - Cami in Ga 11:48 Jul 28 (3)

• My experience on when to start... - Penny 14:39 Jul 28 (0)
• First Language Lessons by Jessie Wise. Written for first and ... - Dayce 11:53 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks so much.nt - Cami in Ga 11:56 Jul 28 (0)

Where is a good place to order Martha Wilson's Latin Primer 2? I found it on Amazon, but no dvds or cds. Couldn't find it on RR. Help! nt - Jenn in Mo 11:36 Jul 28 (4)

• One stop shopping at Logosschool.com (link inside) - Vanna 21:42 Jul 28 (0)
• I might have one for sale (m) - Gigi 12:06 Jul 28 (0)
• I found and ordered it from Rainbow... - momofkhm 11:46 Jul 28 (1)
  • Well, don't I feel like a goober. I truly detest searching for stuff on RR. I can google with the best of 'em, but their site mocks me. nt - Jenn in Mo 14:26 Jul 28 (0)

Where do I order Rod and Staff from via internet?nt - Penny 11:35 Jul 28 (3)

• From either Milestone Ministries or the Anabaptist Bookstore...links - Mrs. B 12:03 Jul 28 (0)
• It's just as quick and easy to order from R&S directly by phone, but (m) - Michele in MN 12:02 Jul 28 (1)
  • Done! Many Thanks!!!! nt - Penny 14:31 Jul 28 (0)

curriculum that combines history, writing, reading and language arts for multiple levels - Caryl 11:16 Jul 28 (4)

• Tapestry of Grace (m) - mandyd 18:41 Jul 28 (0)
• My Father's World ECC can be used for multiple ages, but it does not include L/A or math. It does include Bible, Art, History/Geography, Science and Music. The program is all layed out for the teacher with daily lesson plans. If you don't want to start with this MFW package you can start with one of the other packages. Their website is www.mfwbooks.com. They also have their suggestion for L/A with is PLL and ILL (which you could use the same books for different grade levels I believe) and then Singapore math until they are older and start with Saxon. Hope that helps. - Cami in Ga 12:08 Jul 28 (1)
  • Sorry about that- I didn't realize the whole message would show up on the board- won't do that again :) - Cami in Ga 12:21 Jul 28 (0)
• My Father's World Creation to the Greeks? (nt) - Donna A. 11:31 Jul 28 (0)

HELP!! I just spent my budget on curriculum and forgot math for my dd! She needs to review fractions and start pre-algebra. Any free ideas? I hate my brain! TIA! nt - Rich with kids 11:00 Jul 28 (4)

• www.ExcelMath.com "summer course" Maybe? - LH 20:02 Jul 28 (0)
• I second Lial's BCM. Great review and prep for algebra. (nt) - Claire 16:41 Jul 28 (0)
• How about Lial's Basic College Math? You can buy it used on Amazon for around $7 (m) - LisaNY 11:43 Jul 28 (1)
  • BCM covers all of the basics as well (add/mult/div/fractions, etc.) nm - LisaNY 11:45 Jul 28 (0)

Which would you choose - Rod & Staff 3 Science or Abeka 3 Science?? - Mel 10:50 Jul 28 (4)

• we did not care for Abeka science, but I have not used R&S. tn - HollyAL 19:54 Jul 28 (0)
• we just started using R&S 3 ..m - veracity 15:35 Jul 28 (0)
• Speaking from experience, I would go with R&S. I just don't like the way ABeka approaches Science.nt - Faith in GA 14:13 Jul 28 (0)
• Well, that depends... - Ellie 11:55 Jul 28 (0)

Julieofsardis or other Brimwood Press fan: Question about timeline - Debbie in Plano 10:33 Jul 28 (2)

• You are exactly right....m - Julieofsardis 15:21 Jul 28 (1)
  • Okay, I just thought of something else...m - Julieofsardis 22:27 Jul 28 (0)

oing through IEW's TWSS and am so impressed! I can use this right away. I've ordered CW and am anxious to compare. - Penny 10:12 Jul 28 (2)

• Choosing is tough! It's much easier to do when you have your hands on something. nt - WendyWords 14:25 Jul 28 (1)
  • Although SUPER expensive to buy it all, which is what I seem to have to do! m - Penny 14:34 Jul 28 (0)

Sandra in IL-regarding Hewitt's Conceptual Physics - Catherine 10:07 Jul 28 (4)

• All very helpful information. (m) - Sandra in IL 12:48 Jul 28 (2)
  • If you go to the Singapore math website, there is info- - Catherine 13:34 Jul 28 (1)
    • I've been back to the Singapore site. It makes more sense to me now. - Sandra in IL 18:50 Jul 28 (0)
• I would say probably 2-3 hours per week to complete it. nt - Catherine 10:19 Jul 28 (0)

Has anyone here used 'Essentials of Music Theory' from Alfred? m - Linda (Australia) 9:42 Jul 28 (1)

• Don't know about that one, but Music Ace does a good job with music theory - Claire 16:43 Jul 28 (0)

The Carden Method: anyone have experience with this? - Jenny 9:37 Jul 28 (0)

back from beautiful Capitola... stopped by Gayle's Bakery and Deli... now off to the VHE Convention in Modesto to see: Susan Wise Bauer, Andrew Pudewa and Adam Andrews of Teaching the Classics! (more) - LatinaRepublicana 9:01 Jul 28 (2)

• I have such fond memories of Mr. Toot's... - Susan in SoCal 19:54 Jul 28 (0)
• You'll have to tell us all about it when you get back. I'm so jealous! nt - WendyWords 9:29 Jul 28 (0)

Has anyone used or seen God's Design for The Physical World?..more - Gloria in AR 8:57 Jul 28 (3)

• Actually their Physical World books are stated to be for grades 3-8. You can see samples at rdeducation.com. (nt) - Louise 19:22 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used or seen God's Design for The Physical World?..more - Heather in MI 9:05 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks for the info...nt - Gloria in AR 10:01 Jul 28 (0)

one last question and then I will shut up...MCP phonics users- cover to cover or skip around - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 8:07 Jul 28 (2)

• Cover to cover. nt - Christi/NC 8:47 Jul 28 (0)
• I did both... - Lori D. 8:41 Jul 28 (0)

Need info on The Phonetic Zoo... - MKH 8:06 Jul 28 (1)

• Re: Need info on The Phonetic Zoo... - Francheska 19:09 Jul 28 (0)

Flimsy EFTRU flashcards???? - Heather in MI 7:44 Jul 28 (0)

I just watched the Britta's new DVD called You Can Do it (about using SWR) - Debbie B 7:17 Jul 28 (2)

• I just watched it, too. I'm glad I did (nt). - Christa 20:33 Jul 28 (0)
• This is good to hear..... - TeachingMom 8:15 Jul 28 (0)

related to post below- need ball and stick handwriting for K'er with approx 180 pages and continual review- perferable avail. at RR. - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 7:10 Jul 28 (2)

• called rainbow - RFH has 144 pages...answerd my own ? nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 7:52 Jul 28 (1)
  • Re: called rainbow - RFH has 144 pages...answerd my own ? nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:49 Jul 28 (0)

Need some fun ideas for independent/quiet learning activities for 2nd - 4th graders... - Amy in MD 6:41 Jul 28 (4)

• Thanks everyone! Wonderful suggestions. I am off to make a "choices" list and do some shopping!nt - Amy in MD 9:02 Jul 28 (0)
• Similar to Lori, I make a list - Julie in MN 8:59 Jul 28 (0)
• Here's a few ideas... - Lori D. 8:38 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Need some fun ideas for independent/quiet learning activities for 2nd - 4th graders... - Wendi 7:59 Jul 28 (0)

4th Grade Growing with Grammar vs R&S English 4... Feedback anyone?? nt - Sharon in NY 6:38 Jul 28 (1)

• I have them both and was comparing them a bit today. - Julianne in VA 21:34 Jul 28 (0)

Does anyone know what reading level Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is? Thanks. (nt) - Marie in OH 6:02 Jul 28 (1)

• I found it on "Summer Reading List for Highlands Latin School" as a rising 5th grade book. nt - momofkhm 6:11 Jul 28 (0)

CC and CW? - Katie in Ny 5:40 Jul 28 (4)

• I agree with Sunny it depends what you want (m) - Gigi 9:14 Jul 28 (0)
• PS. to Sunny's post... D'Angelo's Composition in the Classical Tradition. nt - Susan in SoCal 8:59 Jul 28 (1)
  • Ah, yes, thank you :) nt - Sunny 9:26 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: CC and CW? - Sunny 7:39 Jul 28 (0)

Is there a curriculum that teaches spanish and latin simultaneously? - Maureen in TN 5:14 Jul 28 (4)

• Yes there is - Alicia in FL 20:17 Jul 28 (0)
• thanks!! - Maureen in TN 9:48 Jul 28 (0)
• If you start with a good Latin foundation Spanish will be a cinch! nt - April in VA 5:46 Jul 28 (0)
• I don't think you'd want such a curriculum... - GVA 5:42 Jul 28 (0)

Thank You, thank you for all of the great responses on scheduling, school and house, I made copies of the comments! nt - Alison in KY 5:09 Jul 28 (0)

okay for K, if you were going to pick a workbook approach for math and LAs, what would you choose? m - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:54 Jul 28 (15)

• OKAY I am really excited!! All done placing my order!!!! - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 8:04 Jul 28 (0)
• pulling from your responses...here are my order choices but I still need handwriting - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 7:06 Jul 28 (0)
• Explode the Code, Singapore Early Bird. nt - Laura in CT 6:56 Jul 28 (0)
• We'll be using ETC and Horizons and we'll add in MP Copybook when we're ready. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 6:55 Jul 28 (0)
• Here's what we're doing... have done - Lisa in VA 6:33 Jul 28 (0)
• I use ETC and MCP K or A (which is the 1st grade text). (m) - Michele in MN 6:15 Jul 28 (0)
• For Handwriting/Phonics/Reading I used SWR, for Math SIngaporent - Jen P 6:14 Jul 28 (3)
  • I know we said we would not correct typos but this was just horrid...Singapore nt : ) - Jen P 6:15 Jul 28 (2)
    • snortapore? slingachore? Singnsnore? lol don't worry! nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 8:05 Jul 28 (1)
      • LOL.......to funny!!!! nt - Jen P 9:51 Jul 28 (0)
• Christian Light - only for Math and LA. nm - LNC 6:12 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: okay for K, if you were going to pick a workbook approach for math and LAs, what would you choose? m - Mom to 3 5:57 Jul 28 (0)
• List what you've already used and what approach you're looking for, and hopefully that will narrow it. nt - GVA 5:44 Jul 28 (1)
  • this is what we have use and have on hand... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 6:36 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: okay for K, if you were going to pick a workbook approach for math and LAs, what would you choose? m - Alison in KY 5:04 Jul 28 (0)

Can somebody help me with teaching my 5th grader? - Donna A. 4:53 Jul 28 (13)

• Coming in late on this ... - Dilly 21:04 Jul 28 (0)
• Thank you, ladies! I'm thinking about your responses and... - Donna A. 19:18 Jul 28 (0)
• An observation... - LisaNY 8:49 Jul 28 (0)
• I had the same issues with one of my daughters.... - Susan in OR 8:34 Jul 28 (0)
• Hey I just wanted you to know I am praying for you right now. nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 8:01 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks, Sandra. :o) nt - Donna A. 9:31 Jul 28 (0)
• I have had this issue in the past.... - Peela 7:59 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Can somebody help me with teaching my 5th grader? - FranW 7:29 Jul 28 (0)
• Does she make all her own corrections, both in grammar and in math? - LH 7:11 Jul 28 (0)
• Go back to the mastery approach with lots of review... - Elizabeth 6:16 Jul 28 (0)
• Feeling your pain... - Arenee 5:33 Jul 28 (1)
  • You didn't say what you do after you correct her papers (m) - Lee in NH 6:22 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Math & Grammar, in particular. Thanks. (nt) - Donna A. 5:31 Jul 28 (0)

Is there a table of contents posted somewhere for SOTW 4? - Shari 4:46 Jul 28 (1)

• Found it! Now another question ... How quickly do books arrive when shipped from PHP? - Shari 4:57 Jul 28 (0)

Volcano model question - Carrie in WA 0:34 Jul 28 (1)

• I'd get two... - GVA 5:05 Jul 28 (0)

McGuffey Readers, mainly the primer and first... - Amanda in TX 21:58 Jul 27 (4)

• Thanks, this is perfect, just what i needed!-nt - Amanda in TX 8:08 Jul 28 (0)
• Both can be found online for free :-) - CED 22:44 Jul 27 (2)
  • that is wierd... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:10 Jul 28 (1)
    • There are. Well, not a hundred, but... ;o) - Donna A. 4:38 Jul 28 (0)

What TOPS Science book shave you used, and what did you think?.... - Peela 21:38 Jul 27 (6)

• We have the same ages... - Sunny 7:34 Jul 28 (0)
• Metric Measuring, Math Lab, Heat, more... - Lucy in GA 5:39 Jul 28 (3)
  • Follow-up questions for you, Lucy... - Lori D. 8:48 Jul 28 (2)
    • Some answers - Lucy in GA 18:20 Jul 28 (1)
      • Lucy thanks so much! Sounds like what you did is exactly what I was... - Lori D. 19:53 Jul 28 (0)
• We have done both the Magnetism and the Electricity... - dkholland 5:05 Jul 28 (0)

Artistic Pursuits 4-6 would I need book 1 and 2 and alternate or do I do book 1 then book 2 ?? - Chris in CA (having a duh... moment) 21:08 Jul 27 (4)

• thank you, nt - Chris in CA 8:48 Jul 28 (0)
• We alternate. NT - Diane 4:33 Jul 28 (0)
• I think you are meant to do book 1, then book 2.... - Peela 21:36 Jul 27 (0)
• Most people like to alternate. (nt) - Claire 21:36 Jul 27 (0)

How do you schedule Vocabulary from Classical Roots? - AmyCC 20:52 Jul 27 (2)

• Re: How do you schedule Vocabulary from Classical Roots? - BLT 7:58 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - AmyCC 12:09 Jul 28 (0)

Any Advice for me? We're starting SOTW Vol 1. Monday and I'm nervous... - Jessica in GA 20:50 Jul 27 (10)

• True confession -- we don't narrate, we... (m) - Vanna 22:02 Jul 28 (0)
• What worked for us... - Sarah in VA 19:30 Jul 28 (0)
• At that age, I typed in their answers to the review questions and then printed it off for their "narration" nt - PameLA in VA 9:30 Jul 28 (0)
• Some ideas... - Kytriplets 9:17 Jul 28 (0)
• A couple of ideas for beginning narrations.......... - LindaOz 4:33 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks Linda, keep it simple! - Jessica in GA 4:53 Jul 28 (0)
• Narrating will become easier with practice--for both of you! - Kristine out of lurking 22:53 Jul 27 (1)
  • Practice makes perfect, I don't understand why I feel pressured to be perfect right off the bat! nt. - Jessica in GA 4:56 Jul 28 (0)
• Do you have the activity guide? (sm) - Ali in OR 21:40 Jul 27 (1)
  • Yes I have the AG and easing into it sounds doable! Thanks!nt - Jessica in GA 4:55 Jul 28 (0)

When studying LC or LfC, do you have your student memorize the Latin maxim (saying)? (nt) - Jennifer in FL 20:37 Jul 27 (3)

• Yes--and it was easy. nt - Laura in CT 6:58 Jul 28 (0)
• Yes, memorize them. :o) nt - abbeyej 5:18 Jul 28 (0)
• We memorized the sayings in LC 1. We studied the vocab but didn't really memorize them in LC 2 because I slacked off. nt - Maverick 22:56 Jul 27 (0)

For those who use OPGTR. I hate to beat a dead horse - BarbinTN 20:05 Jul 27 (11)

• Just want to plug ETC. ETC bks. are turning my ds into a reader, finally, after doing various phonics lessons for 1.5 yrs! Amazing. nt. - Barbie'sPal 2:51 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thank you for sharing this! nm - BarbinTN 5:31 Jul 28 (0)
• I've been working on some "workbook pages" for my ds to coincide with OPGTR. nt. - AudreyOH 20:42 Jul 27 (1)
  • Oh my, you go girl! No time for that here:o) Blessings. nm - BarbinTN 21:01 Jul 27 (0)
• We are supplementing with ETC with one DS but not the other. (m) - kylanjovan 20:17 Jul 27 (4)
  • Re: We are supplementing with ETC with one DS but not the other. (m) - BarbinTN 20:25 Jul 27 (3)
    • we use ETC with OPG and love the combo! (nm) - TNLisa 20:45 Jul 27 (2)
      • THANKS! Which book did you start with? We are on like lesson 80 or something. nm - BarbinTN 21:00 Jul 27 (1)
        • ETC 1, 2, 3 for 1st grade (m) - TNLisa 18:12 Jul 28 (0)
• Using OPGTR alone - Jessica in GA 20:10 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: Using OPGTR alone - BarbinTN 20:26 Jul 27 (0)

Of those using MFW ECC and higher next year- would like to see what else you are using to supplement subjects not included. - Cami in Ga 19:57 Jul 27 (12)

• Using MFW expl.to 1850 with a 6th grader and 2nd and 3rd gr. supplment - Debbie B 7:12 Jul 28 (3)
  • Re: Using MFW expl.to 1850 with a 6th grader and 2nd and 3rd gr. supplment - Cami in Ga 7:55 Jul 28 (2)
    • answers.... - Debbie B 9:50 Jul 28 (1)
      • Re: answers.... - Cami in Ga 11:32 Jul 28 (0)
• We're doing ECC and first grade... - momofkhm 5:01 Jul 28 (0)
• I'll be using RtR with my two dss...... - ballzy 23:10 Jul 27 (0)
• Here's mine... - mom2abcd 20:05 Jul 27 (3)
  • Re: Here's mine... - Cami in Ga 7:59 Jul 28 (2)
    • Yes. And IEW is Institute for Excellence in Writing... - mom2abcd 10:46 Jul 28 (1)
      • Re: Yes. And IEW is Institute for Excellence in Writing... - Cami in Ga 11:33 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Of those using MFW ECC and higher next year- would like to see what else you are using to supplement subjects not included. - Michelle 20:04 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: Of those using MFW ECC and higher next year- would like to see what else you are using to supplement subjects not included. - Cami in Ga 8:08 Jul 28 (0)

FLL, how many times weekly? - ThriceBlessed 19:51 Jul 27 (8)

• We did 1 lesson per day. The lessons are so gentle....some only take 5 minutes and he asks for more. I'm quick to comply ;-) nt - Jenn in Mo 11:30 Jul 28 (1)
  • Thanks Jenn nt. - ThriceBlessed 13:01 Jul 28 (0)
• I did it 3x per week. nt - Holly in FL 19:53 Jul 27 (5)
  • Re: I did it 3x per week. nt - ThriceBlessed 19:55 Jul 27 (4)
    • Smiles...3 lessons per week. nt - Holly in FL 19:58 Jul 27 (3)
      • Thanks Holly! nt - ThriceBlessed 20:01 Jul 27 (2)
        • *Giggle* Or perhaps - Melanie in Wa 21:51 Jul 27 (1)
          • Ok, nearly spewed coffee all over my computer :-) - ThriceBlessed 9:14 Jul 28 (0)

Does anyone use "Bible Study Guide for All Ages?"...I need some help. m - Holly in FL 19:20 Jul 27 (6)

• Holly . . . - lisa 7:00 Jul 28 (3)
  • Thanks! You're explanation is MUCH better than the woman's I spoke with this morning! nt - Holly in FL 13:09 Jul 28 (1)
    • "Your"...sigh...nt - Holly in FL 13:12 Jul 28 (0)
  • Forgot to add . . . - lisa 7:02 Jul 28 (0)
• They've updated this; maybe you are mixing two versions? nt - mom2abcd 19:36 Jul 27 (1)
  • I only have the one set. I don't have anything else. I guess I'll call the company. nt - Holly in FL 19:44 Jul 27 (0)

Stratton house kits or other suggestions.. - Stacie 19:09 Jul 27 (2)

• Re: Stratton house .... - TJMOM 22:47 Jul 27 (0)
• Love the Stratton House kits! - Michelle T 21:08 Jul 27 (0)

Questions about WinterPromise for 6th grade ds - K in MI 18:57 Jul 27 (2)

• You can order just the TM. I purchase the TM... - AmyCC 20:46 Jul 27 (0)
• You might want to check out the WinterPromise Yahoo group. - MNGail 19:31 Jul 27 (0)

Coming off board break (sort of)...if you have a 4x8 piece of showerboard on your wall...m - Pensguys 18:43 Jul 27 (7)

• What about those mirror hangers (m) - Lee in NH 4:38 Jul 28 (1)
  • This is what we used. Works great. nt - Belle 7:27 Jul 28 (0)
• We just screwed around the edge and I put a pretty boarder(from a teachers store) over the screws....nt - GaMom3 4:35 Jul 28 (0)
• Ours isn't quite that bit - it's 3X5 but we nailed two of them up and the nails are so small I don't even notice them. nt - Janine 22:11 Jul 27 (0)
• Dh just nailed it to the wall. I wasn't really thrilled about that, but que sera, sera. nt - Rachel in KY 19:47 Jul 27 (2)
  • Ya know, you could hide the nails with a frame -m - Kathie in VA 19:52 Jul 27 (1)
    • That's just more expense and effort. It's been two years and I've made my peace with it. :o) nt - Rachel in KY 20:15 Jul 27 (0)

Well I'm just twittering..... - Yevrah 18:39 Jul 27 (7)

• Wow! And, for those like me who are not so blessed... - Dilly 22:41 Jul 27 (0)
• I have a few great books like this.. - Melanie in Wa 19:46 Jul 27 (1)
  • Great idea! - Yevrah 5:34 Jul 28 (0)
• And they're family heirlooms! VERY special! nt - mom2abcd 19:36 Jul 27 (0)
• Green-eyed with envy!!! YEAH for you! I absolutely love Landmarks and buy them everytime I see them.....m - momof7 18:46 Jul 27 (0)
• Love it, what a find! Have fun! nt - Chris in CA 18:44 Jul 27 (1)
  • How wonderful! We got a set of Harvard Classics from my mom the same way. books are the best gifts! nt - catalinakel 19:21 Jul 27 (0)

Dates to correspond to the chapters in STOW 3? - Michal 18:30 Jul 27 (3)

• I will email you. nt - KRC 18:35 Jul 27 (2)
  • May I pretty please get the same list? I'm planning ahead for January and don't have my book yet. Thanks :) nt - Jenn in Mo 11:33 Jul 28 (1)
    • Oops - you probably need my email address, huh? nt - Jenn in Mo 11:37 Jul 28 (0)

Do you all have set times for your subjects or just whenever they get done? - Anita 18:29 Jul 27 (10)

• Thanks for your answers... - Anita 19:10 Jul 28 (0)
• No set times... - Laura in CT 7:00 Jul 28 (0)
• We have an order to follow. - Becki in IN 4:33 Jul 28 (0)
• I have a time for each subject but it is loose, so to speak... - Peela 0:24 Jul 28 (0)
• Didn't have an hourly schedule, only an idea of what I would probably like to accomplish... - Ellie 21:14 Jul 27 (0)
• We have a schedule and we are pretty much on it - Chris in CA 18:45 Jul 27 (0)
• we always do that...m - momof7 18:41 Jul 27 (3)
  • What kind of planner do your kids use? Do you make them or buy them? Thanks! nt - beccasboys 19:01 Jul 27 (2)
    • Just plain teachers planners that you can buy anywhere. I buy one for each child in grades 3 up. nt - momof7 3:12 Jul 28 (0)
    • ummm...planners. ;) nt - beccasboys 19:03 Jul 27 (0)

Could use some help planning for DS grade 1. This is what I'm planning... - Angela D 18:23 Jul 27 (3)

• Thank You! Re: Could use some help planning for DS grade 1. This is what I'm planning... - Angela D 20:39 Jul 28 (0)
• I suggest you do lots of read alouds.... - Stacie 19:43 Jul 27 (0)
• Nothing!! It looks great. :) How about mega Lego building time :) - momof7 18:26 Jul 27 (0)

Monnie in East KY, I answered you about Latin centered way below - momof7 18:10 Jul 27 (2)

• Re: Monnie in East KY, I answered you about Latin centered way below - Monnie in East KY 20:25 Jul 27 (1)
  • Duh! and Thank you! nt - Monnie in East KY 20:26 Jul 27 (0)

Has anyone put together a list combinig all the suggested readings by grade level from WTM, SL, VP, etc? - Kay in Cal 17:55 Jul 27 (4)

• I've been wanting to do this for years, but haven't carved out the time for such a project. Let's see who does it first! :))) nt - PameLA in VA 9:33 Jul 28 (0)
• A similar list would be the 1000 Good Books list... - Laura in CT 7:03 Jul 28 (0)
• I think Christine Miller's "All Through the Ages" comes pretty close. -nt - Kathe in VA 19:57 Jul 27 (0)
• Looks like it falls to you, Kay! ; ) Let us know when you get done. I for one would love a copy! (as if you don't have enough to do!) nt - Old Dominion Heather 19:41 Jul 27 (0)

A question about piano teachers - Sue in St Pete 17:54 Jul 27 (5)

• Re: A question about piano teachers - Busy Mom 7:27 Jul 28 (0)
• Grew up with both... - Lisa in VA 20:59 Jul 27 (0)
• We just today got a keyboard with bells and whistles! - Cindyg 20:06 Jul 27 (0)
• There are MANY supplementary books that contain "fun" pieces... - Rebecca in VA 18:29 Jul 27 (1)
  • P.S. He might enjoy playing duets or playing with a small band... - Rebecca in VA 18:47 Jul 27 (0)

SWR- tried it and dislike other than for the reason that it was intimidating or difficult to understand or implement? - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:28 Jul 27 (9)

• I really like the idea behind SWR, but just couldn't imagine.... - Sarahas4 19:57 Jul 27 (0)
• Tried it, understood it, and I still don't care for it....m - Julieofsardis 17:36 Jul 27 (7)
  • okay I am sorry...can you give details? (as if you have no life but I really want to know.) nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:43 Jul 27 (6)
    • I'll do my best....m - Julieofsardis 20:34 Jul 27 (4)
      • Julie, I think How to Teach Spelling is the best of the best out there....m - momof7 5:05 Jul 28 (3)
        • momof7, isn't there anyway to shorten the time for How to Teach Spelling? - mom2abcd 7:09 Jul 28 (2)
          • Well, if you have several kids on the same level or an average size family, it would be perfect.... - momof7 8:42 Jul 28 (0)
          • That's why I like it...it can be used lots of different ways....m - Julieofsardis 7:46 Jul 28 (0)
    • I stuck with it until I understood it and then stopped. - Pegasus 18:00 Jul 27 (0)

Need reading help! - Sandi 17:15 Jul 27 (7)

• Re: Need reading help! - Sandi 12:05 Jul 28 (0)
• I had the same problems with my girls... - WendyWords 8:02 Jul 28 (0)
• Yes, you could do WRTR with both dc... - Ellie 21:19 Jul 27 (0)
• I recommend Sing, Spell, Read, Write 1st grade. They learn through music....definitely friendly for more 2 children. - momof7 18:16 Jul 27 (1)
  • I second this. SSRW worked for ds when PP did not. I prefer SSRW to PM. nt. - Ida 20:11 Jul 28 (0)
• Maybe you can look into Saxon Phonics 1 or 2 (m) - Vanna 17:56 Jul 27 (0)
• What is not working?....m - Julieofsardis 17:33 Jul 27 (0)

Are there 2 versions of the cds for SOTW volume 1? I am so confused.... - beccasboys 17:11 Jul 27 (4)

• I'll try.... - Carol 17:39 Jul 27 (3)
  • Whew! Thanks for the explanation!...... - beccasboys 18:59 Jul 27 (2)
    • We prefer....m - Magnolia 6:52 Jul 28 (1)
      • Thanks for you input. Since I've never heard the first recordings I won't know what I'm missinsg or be able to compare so maybe I'll be okay. :) nt - beccasboys 7:53 Jul 28 (0)

Colleen, what was it you were using for bible/devotions it looked interesting tia nt - Chris in CA 17:02 Jul 27 (0)

It's here already!!!!! - Heather in MI 16:59 Jul 27 (1)

• Heather Congratulations on your new stuff now you have to post and tell us how much you love everything nt - Des 19:13 Jul 27 (0)

I'm sorry for asking again but I can't find it. Which Saxon math can be skipped, its it 8/7 or 1/2? TIA - Patty 16:20 Jul 27 (6)

• 4th edition recommeds skipping 1/2. Older editions skip 8/7. nt - Yevrah 16:48 Jul 27 (4)
  • Pardon my ignorance but I heard that they are essentially the same just different covers so why the change? - Patty 17:13 Jul 27 (3)
    • The new 8/7 (3rd edition) has more pre-algebra content in it. nt - Sharon in SC 18:43 Jul 27 (0)
    • With the last revision (to softcover), Saxon now recommends - Yevrah 18:36 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thank you sharon & Yevrah! The input is appreciated. - Patty 23:30 Jul 27 (0)
• should say "is it" sorry for mistype - Patty 16:21 Jul 27 (0)

Middle school secular science choices? - Sandra in IL 16:00 Jul 27 (12)

• This year for middle school we'll be trying... - Lori D. 20:37 Jul 27 (3)
  • I have Nature, Body and Universe... - Sandra in IL 7:21 Jul 28 (2)
    • I can email you what I have so far... - Lori D. 8:54 Jul 28 (1)
      • Re: I can email you what I have so far... - Sandra in IL 12:57 Jul 28 (0)
• I think that what you choose depends on knowing what you... - Catherine 18:52 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: I think that what you choose depends on knowing what you... - Sandra in IL 7:16 Jul 28 (0)
• I am excited about my Prentice Hall Explorer series... - Holly S/NC 16:38 Jul 27 (3)
  • Can I use it without a teacher 's guide if I have no science background? - Sandra in IL 6:44 Jul 28 (1)
    • you could ... - AngieW in Texas 20:04 Jul 28 (0)
  • We are using Science Explorer next year too and I'm looking forward to it also(nt) - EKS 17:05 Jul 27 (0)
• I just got Singapore MPH and i-science for a couple of different grades... - CED 16:08 Jul 27 (1)
  • I've looked at Singapore Science. Not sure why I didn't feel comfortable with it. I'll look at it again, thanks. nt - Sandra in IL 6:33 Jul 28 (0)

Looking for a large poster showing the five kingdom and taxomony chart - Dawn K 15:57 Jul 27 (1)

• I've looked for two years... - Kim in Austin 11:58 Jul 28 (0)

History Pockets - how to put together? m - 10Acres 15:28 Jul 27 (5)

• I would suggest using cardstock (either size) to make the pockets. We used construction paper, but I think cardstock would hold up better. nt - PameLA in VA 9:36 Jul 28 (0)
• Well we did the Colonial book - Chris in CA 15:33 Jul 27 (3)
  • Thanks! We did our 1st pocket wrong, but that's OK:) - 10Acres 17:46 Jul 27 (2)
    • It seems there is a learning curve with everything doesn't it? nt - Chris in CA 18:22 Jul 27 (1)
      • just wanted to point out that you don't *have* to make the pockets over-sized - katilac 6:18 Jul 28 (0)

Thinking about taking the plunge and buying Teaching the Classics - Chris in CA 15:19 Jul 27 (3)

• Yup, (raising hand) Me!... - Susan in SoCal 17:01 Jul 27 (1)
  • I'll post when I receive it : ) nt - Chris in CA 18:21 Jul 27 (0)
• I got them! - Capitola Mom 16:40 Jul 27 (0)

Classical Composition users.. - Cindi 14:26 Jul 27 (1)

• I would start at the beginning (m) - Gigi 9:05 Jul 28 (0)

Question unfinished work/"home work" - GaMom3 14:05 Jul 27 (3)

• What doesn't get finished today gets finished tomorrow.. - Ellie 17:49 Jul 27 (0)
• How we handle "homework". (m) - Beth in TN 14:34 Jul 27 (0)
• I am hoping to have them do it as hw this year. m - Peggy in Va 14:23 Jul 27 (0)

How's this for a plan re: Teaching 5yo reading...and THANKS (m) - Lee 13:30 Jul 27 (2)

• Re: How's this for a plan re: Teaching 5yo reading...and THANKS (m) - Alison in KY 5:23 Jul 28 (0)
• Amanda in TX - I just saw your post (m) - lee 13:50 Jul 27 (0)

Could someone pretty please give me some latin advice?? - KFamily 13:22 Jul 27 (3)

• Thank you so much!! nt - KFamily 6:04 Jul 28 (0)
• Judging from the reviews I read, your dd. would be ready for Henle after completing Roman Roots (m) - LisaNY 5:17 Jul 28 (0)
• I would go with your gut on this one... - Old Dominion Heather 19:45 Jul 27 (0)

Sunny I answered your question about my question WAYYYY Down there - - Chris in CA 13:16 Jul 27 (6)

• I just answered it!! nt - Sunny 13:25 Jul 27 (5)
  • Thanks, I answered your answer - Chris in CA 13:46 Jul 27 (4)
    • Lets move the post up here :) - Sunny 14:36 Jul 27 (3)
      • That sounds like a good plan - Chris in CA 14:52 Jul 27 (2)
        • HEY! wait! - Sunny 16:38 Jul 27 (1)
          • Hmm, - Chris in CA 18:42 Jul 27 (0)

Can anyone tell me about WP's Animals and Their Worlds? - Joyful 13:09 Jul 27 (6)

• I think AW would be great for you (m) - Kisa in CA 17:06 Jul 27 (3)
  • the expansion pack... - Joyful 17:51 Jul 27 (2)
    • Oh, my son LOVES the animal behavior series.... - Michelle T 21:11 Jul 27 (0)
    • Yes, that is the expansion pack. (m) - Kisa in CA 19:11 Jul 27 (0)
• Using it with a 10 year old... - Michelle T 16:31 Jul 27 (1)
  • Using it with a 10 year old... - Joyful 17:54 Jul 27 (0)

I can't solve this Singapore Math 4th grade challenging word problem. - Sue in St Pete, totally embarassed 12:58 Jul 27 (14)

• Okay, we're getting two different answers here... - Jill W. 19:49 Jul 27 (2)
  • I think we're all doing the problem the first way - Maverick 23:30 Jul 27 (1)
    • Here's how I got my answer (hope it formats correctly) - Jill W. 9:30 Jul 28 (0)
• WOW! It's reading problems like this that makes me want to throw out our other maths and dive in Singapore!! I love stuff like that!! :) nt - Niffercoo 15:38 Jul 27 (0)
• Okay, I'm sure I could have figured it out with algebra (my initial idea), but yes I want to know how to do it with bar diagrams. nt - Sue in St Pete 15:14 Jul 27 (0)
• I can solve it algebraically but that's probably not how you want to explain it to your 4th grader ;-) - Maverick 14:10 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: I can't solve this Singapore Math 4th grade challenging word problem. - KarenDV 13:53 Jul 27 (0)
• Do you mean that you want to know how to come to the answer using bar diagrams? (nt) - CED 13:34 Jul 27 (5)
  • Here is the bar diagram.... - CED 15:16 Jul 27 (3)
    • Amazing! Thank you. It makes me want to get SM 4a&b and work on more problems like that. nt - Sue in St Pete 15:25 Jul 27 (2)
      • Don't be embarrassed about that problem... - CED 15:29 Jul 27 (1)
        • And you deserve that plaque! nt - Sue in St Pete 17:36 Jul 27 (0)
  • Yes, I believe that's how they would do it - Sue in St Pete 15:09 Jul 27 (0)
• Don't look here if you don't want to know the answer - Sue in St Pete 13:01 Jul 27 (0)

More comments about Tapestry of Grace? m - Caryl 12:57 Jul 27 (5)

• Two years and then switched to Sonlight... - GVA 18:02 Jul 27 (0)
• I started with TOG last year..... - AleeG 15:35 Jul 27 (0)
• We used it for 1 1/2 years and then quit... - Laura in CT 13:17 Jul 27 (2)
  • I used it for 1+ years and had the same experience. nm - LisaNY 6:58 Jul 28 (0)
  • Gotta agree with you. Same experience here. nt - AmyCC 20:55 Jul 27 (0)

Is it possible for a child to learn how to play the violin at home? . . . - lisa 12:52 Jul 27 (5)

• ABeka has a course on video but you need to teach it & it costs a lot (nt) - Julie in MN 10:44 Jul 28 (0)
• possible? sure. But you really need a good instructor to catch bad habits or you'll be cheated out of some great times playing :-) - Peek a Boo 15:03 Jul 27 (3)
  • I agree... - GVA 18:14 Jul 27 (0)
  • I agree (m) - EKS 17:11 Jul 27 (1)
    • I completely agree. My dd. takes fiddle lessons and there is no way she'd do well w/o a live teacher. nm - LisaNY 5:20 Jul 28 (0)

I'm reading Climbing Parnassus considering buying Latin-Centered Curriculum any opunions on it?(m) - Tina in ME 12:23 Jul 27 (6)

• Thanks to all of you. - Tina in ME 5:42 Jul 28 (0)
• I am largely LCC inspired, and my kids are older.... - Peela 16:49 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank you, (m) - Tina in ME 5:40 Jul 28 (0)
• I am using LCC, well, sort of... - Debra in CO 13:48 Jul 27 (0)
• I am using LCC... - Yevrah 12:48 Jul 27 (0)
• Do you feel you have too much and need to streamline? - Jean in CA 12:41 Jul 27 (0)

I hereby make a motion that all board posters stop correcting their original posts. We all know you're busy moms and not submitting your post for grammatical review! - Penny 12:07 Jul 27 (10)

• Ditto!!! Half the time I am typing with a nursing baby, a 4 yr old pulling on me, and being so distracted I can't remember what I was typing in the first place....who proofreads?? - momof7 17:55 Jul 27 (0)
• A strong "aye" from the rafters - Chris in CA 15:05 Jul 27 (0)
• Well.... I will continue to correct my original posts if it messes with the meaning, but not otherwise! nt - Debra in CO 13:54 Jul 27 (0)
• I agree - even though others *may* try to correct our posts. I know bad grammar etc.. gets on a lot of peoples nerves around here... - mel 12:11 Jul 27 (0)
• "EYE"! nt - Jean in CA 12:11 Jul 27 (3)
  • "o".....my typo for "i" :0) nt - Tap, tap, tap 22:59 Jul 27 (0)
  • "AYE"!!! Sorry, had to do it. nt - Jean in CA 12:12 Jul 27 (0)
  • "I"! - Jean in CA 12:11 Jul 27 (0)
• I second that motion. Anyone opposed? None. They ayes have it. So moved. nt - Paula H 12:09 Jul 27 (1)
  • Yes, ma'am, I'll do anything you say now that I know . . . - Jackie in AR 13:15 Jul 27 (0)

Looking for a good weather study kit for 6th gr. science (m) - LisaNY 11:44 Jul 27 (0)

Does anybody know where I can find copywork or a copy book written in italics? (m) - Mean Mom (formally becky) 11:38 Jul 27 (1)

• I haven't used them, but I have looked at Start write and Educational Fontware. They both have GD Italics. HTH nt - May in WA 12:12 Jul 27 (0)

R&S Preschool Workbooks Question - Wendy In KS 11:17 Jul 27 (6)

• Yes, they do go in order... - Angel 18:59 Jul 27 (0)
• The "A" book is the easiest..........m - DianeJM 14:09 Jul 27 (1)
  • This is how we do it, too (m) - Shay 18:27 Jul 27 (0)
• When I worked through these w/ ds... - Virginia Heather 11:28 Jul 27 (0)
• I thought it has the order in the front cover - though I may be nutty (nt) - SM 11:23 Jul 27 (1)
  • Um, me too. :) nt - kimminy 11:42 Jul 27 (0)

I'm trying to think of a way to entice all of you to answer this question...but, oh well, here it is, "How do IEW and Classical Writing compare? Could they be meshed in any way?"NT - Penny 10:44 Jul 27 (1)

• I've thought about using elements of both... - WendyWords 18:49 Jul 27 (0)

1st grade - Leigh Short 10:32 Jul 27 (4)

• Re: 1st grade - lshort 20:37 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: 1st grade - 3ds 9:49 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: 1st grade - Closeacademy 4:06 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: 1st grade - Pster 11:50 Jul 27 (0)

Poll. Choose a convention workshop. Sentence Diagramming, or How to Teach Vocabulary - Paula H 10:31 Jul 27 (13)

• Vocab. nt. - Raders Fan 16:57 Jul 27 (0)
• Definitely vocab over sentence diagramming. nt - Laurie4b 15:32 Jul 27 (0)
• Another vote for Vocabulary workshop. nt - Beth in TN 14:36 Jul 27 (0)
• Hey Paula! I'll be going to the convention too... I can finally meet THE Paula of Paula's Archives! LOL - Jean in CA 12:05 Jul 27 (1)
  • I would enjoy a talk on either topic... if you do vocab workshop, could you talk about how to review, increase retention? nt - Jean in CA 12:08 Jul 27 (0)
• Which workshop are you replacing? I will be there tomorrow and would love to come! nt - Kisa in CA 12:04 Jul 27 (2)
  • 1:00 Saturday, replacing Children's Lit Rvw. - Paula H 12:08 Jul 27 (1)
    • I vote for Diagramming. Hope to see you there! nt - Kisa in CA 16:38 Jul 27 (0)
• Definitely vocabulary. I like diagramming, but I wouldn't go to a workshop on it. nt - OhElizabeth 11:45 Jul 27 (0)
• How long are they? Can you combine the two? - Kristine out of lurking 11:26 Jul 27 (0)
• I think I'd chose how to teach Vocab. nt - momofkhm 11:24 Jul 27 (0)
• How to Teach Vocabulary nt - jac 11:05 Jul 27 (0)
• I'd choose diagramming out of curiosity because I don't know how to do it (nt) - Julie in MN 10:53 Jul 27 (0)

Now I'm totally confused re: Teaching my 5yo to read - Help! (m) - Lee 10:26 Jul 27 (8)

• Here's a link to a very helpful online resource - Laurie4b 15:39 Jul 27 (0)
• I don't know if this would work for you... - NancyR 13:47 Jul 27 (0)
• I totally understand... - Amanda in TX 12:38 Jul 27 (0)
• I just wanted to mention something about the Primer Explode the Code books.......... - EchoMom 12:16 Jul 27 (0)
• I would recommend borrowing a copy of "Reading Reflex" from your library - Claire 12:11 Jul 27 (0)
• Teaching a child to read should not be a complicated process! - catalinakel 11:08 Jul 27 (0)
• Teaching reading is easy....relax....m - momof7 10:54 Jul 27 (0)
• First, take a deep breath! I would just read to/with him (easy readers, etc). - Nanci in WA 10:38 Jul 27 (0)

Usborne Books at Book CloseOuts - Kris in TN 9:51 Jul 27 (0)

I'm confused about Lightning Lit 7. Responses to my question below said to ... - Laura in OH 9:43 Jul 27 (6)

• This is what I'm doing...m - Susan in TX 11:15 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank-you, Susan! (nt) - Laura in OH 12:57 Jul 27 (0)
• My not-so-expert opinion :) - kbm 10:54 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank-you! I was a little concerned... - Laura in OH 11:04 Jul 27 (0)
• LL has writing assignments, but it doesn't teach them HOW to write. You need something that will give writing instruction, plus grammar to make a full language arts curriculum. Just my 2 cents nt - Quiver0f10 10:25 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank-you! (nt) - Laura in OH 10:37 Jul 27 (0)

Ok- one more and I am done- I am trying to decide between Singapore and Saxon for 5th grade- anyone used either of these - Cami in Ga 9:42 Jul 27 (4)

• Never used Singapore but my "cut to the chase and just do the work" son did really well with Saxon....nt - Tap, tap, tap 23:01 Jul 27 (0)
• I'm using both with different children.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:38 Jul 27 (2)
  • Re: I'm using both with different children.... - Cami in Ga 12:30 Jul 27 (1)
    • Not sure how Saxon does it, but we used Singapore 5... - Mad Jenny Flint 19:03 Jul 27 (0)

More- I would also like to know about spelling programs that you like for 5th grade - Cami in Ga 9:40 Jul 27 (0)

Can anyone tell me about Shurley english? I want something that has grammar and writing in the same book. - Cami in Ga 9:38 Jul 27 (12)

• Our English curriculum has grammar and writing in the same book.... - Dilly 22:36 Jul 27 (1)
  • P.S. One more advantage of this is ... - Dilly 22:48 Jul 27 (0)
• We finished 5th grade Shurley this past spring... - dkholland 11:47 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: We finished 5th grade Shurley this past spring... - Cami in Ga 12:22 Jul 27 (0)
• FYI, I think Shurley only goes up to 7th or 8th grade. nt - jac 11:07 Jul 27 (0)
• We are just finishing up 5th grade Shurley - Sue in St Pete 10:58 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: We are just finishing up 5th grade Shurley - Cami in Ga 12:27 Jul 27 (0)
• I don't know what kind of writing Shurley has but I do know it doesn't teach diagramming. We use R&S and love it. (m) - Peggy in Va 10:42 Jul 27 (4)
  • Re: I don't know what kind of writing Shurley has but I do know it doesn't teach diagramming. We use R&S and love it. (m) - Cami in Ga 12:20 Jul 27 (3)
    • I think R&S as an excellent grammar program. (m) - Peggy in Va 13:00 Jul 27 (2)
      • I second this. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 19:04 Jul 27 (0)
      • You might also want to look at the Shurley website. m - Peggy in Va 13:04 Jul 27 (0)

Ques. for those with dc that score high in Spelling on standardized tests - Mogster 9:37 Jul 27 (9)

• Spelling Workout at grade level (nt). - Louise 21:33 Jul 27 (0)
• Our spelling curriculum is vast amounts of reading - Laura in China 16:27 Jul 27 (2)
  • This is encouraging, I was considering do just that this year with dds - Chris in CA 18:47 Jul 27 (0)
  • Oour best spellers are also voracious readers. nt - mom2abcd 17:48 Jul 27 (0)
• Just my 2 cents about spelling on standardized tests.... - Debbie in Austin 13:00 Jul 27 (3)
  • Certain standardized tests actually tell you if your child spells correctly (m) - EKS 17:14 Jul 27 (1)
    • WJ is not a standardized test...it is an individual achievement test. Much better indicator of proficiency. We alternate. nt - Holly S/NC 18:12 Jul 27 (0)
  • Exact same scenario with my LD son, his highest score!! nt - Holly S/NC 14:32 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Ques. for those with dc that score high in Spelling on standardized tests - DorothyA 11:28 Jul 27 (0)

Anyone out there using Latin centered curriculum for a 2nd grader?... - Monnie in East KY 9:21 Jul 27 (6)

• 3rd grade heading into Latin - Francheska 19:23 Jul 28 (0)
• Re: Anyone out there using Latin centered curriculum for a 2nd grader?... - Alison in KY 5:35 Jul 28 (0)
• I am just starting to head in this direction...m - momof7 17:53 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thanks so much for your help! nt - Monnie in East KY 20:28 Jul 27 (0)
• I can tell you what I *plan* to use with 2nd grade... - Yevrah 13:03 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank you for sharing! nt - Monnie in East KY 20:28 Jul 27 (0)

Help - my eighth grader just decided he has to learn Spanish! - JanOH 9:06 Jul 27 (2)

• Here is the text I am planning to use this fall. - Michele in MN 10:13 Jul 27 (0)
• EEEK! Sorry about all the postings! - JanOH 9:07 Jul 27 (0)

Help - my eighth grader just decided he has to learn Spanish! - JanOH 9:06 Jul 27 (0)

Help - my eighth grader just decided he has to learn Spanish! - JanOH 9:06 Jul 27 (0)

new WTM for $9.95 - link enclosed - anrapa 9:04 Jul 27 (3)

• Thank you! nt - Kim in TN 10:26 Jul 27 (0)
• link - anrapa 9:07 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 15:40 Jul 27 (0)

Clay? Magic Mud? The shredded paper/paper mache stuff? What do you use? (m) - Bryan (a mom) 8:46 Jul 27 (3)

• My kids enjoy these types of projects so last year I bought various .... - Peggy in Va 11:01 Jul 27 (2)
  • I second using Sculpey. No mess. nt - Nanci in WA 11:04 Jul 27 (1)
    • I third the Sculpty. Also, Crayola has a lightweight non-mess "clay" that air dries. (nt) - Lori D. 13:44 Jul 27 (0)

LFC A. If I buy newest editions w/corrections do I need anything besides the primer?m. - Michelle in CA 8:32 Jul 27 (7)

• Thanks! I'll just print up corrections sheet! Its great to save $ - Michelle in CA 16:08 Jul 27 (0)
• I would suggest you don't even need the newest Primer... - Susan in SoCal 8:52 Jul 27 (5)
  • then you don't need the answer key?? nt - Chris in CA 9:01 Jul 27 (4)
    • The OP has the answer key along with the entire set... YOU NEED an answer key if you don't know latin! - Sunny 9:09 Jul 27 (3)
      • Okay, what is the OP? nt - Chris in CA (wearing her dunce hat0 12:49 Jul 27 (2)
        • he hee... OP is Original Poster. :) nt - Sunny 12:55 Jul 27 (1)
          • LOL! I thought it was yet another Latin thing I didn't get : ) nt - Chris in CA 13:03 Jul 27 (0)

Anyone ever use Polished Cornerstones just for the projects and stuff? Is it worth the money? TIA nt - Cathy in AL 8:12 Jul 27 (4)

• My then-13yo dd & I have done 3 chapters. m - Beth S 5:31 Jul 28 (0)
• Another one who bought it and didn't use it... just didn't have extra time it would take... nt - Capitola Mom 17:00 Jul 27 (0)
• I also think that it looks great, but... - SLB 13:27 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Anyone ever use Polished Cornerstones just for the projects and stuff? Is it worth the money? TIA nt - Hmmmm.... I bought it many years ago and never used it, though it looks great! (m) 11:30 Jul 27 (0)

Latin for Children, free flash cards - Wood Road 7:32 Jul 27 (6)

• Yea! I'm so glad I decided to visit the boards this afternoon (been taking somewhat of a break)! :-) (nt) - Jennifer in FL 11:03 Jul 27 (0)
• Very nice! Wish they would give some hints as to when Greek for Children is going to be ready... - mom2abcd 8:31 Jul 27 (0)
• Were you able to download them? (m) - Gigi 7:48 Jul 27 (3)
  • Re: Were you able to download them? (m) - Joanna from CAP 8:01 Jul 27 (2)
    • That worked. That is the first time my older version of Acrobat didn't work. (nt) - Gigi 8:50 Jul 27 (0)
    • I just downloaded them fine.... - Linda (Australia) 8:25 Jul 27 (0)

For Alison in Ga - Alison in KY 7:19 Jul 27 (1)

• You have email. nt - Alison in GA 12:07 Jul 27 (0)

learning a foreign language from a native speaker... - kylanjovan 7:17 Jul 27 (19)

• Goodness. We love Rosettastone, but there is no comparison to a native speaker! - Laurie4 b 15:54 Jul 27 (0)
• My 2 cents.... - Christi/NC 11:06 Jul 27 (0)
• Check with your library to see if they have RS for free. I was amazed to find out that our library card gave us priveleges to use another library that had it. nt - Nanci in WA 8:57 Jul 27 (2)
  • I wish it did... I've looked on their site many times hoping to find but there is none :( And our library is part of a group of about a dozen libraries in the county. nt - kylanjovan 10:44 Jul 27 (1)
    • make sure you call the biggest library and ask a real person-- sometimes there may not be an easily identifiable link :-) nt - Peek a Boo {just in case...} 15:50 Jul 27 (0)
• Go to the bilingual families website... - Nan in Mass 8:04 Jul 27 (4)
  • Thanks for the tips... is this the website you are talking about? - kylanjovan 8:46 Jul 27 (3)
    • No - here it is... - Nan in Mass 9:13 Jul 27 (2)
      • I also wanted to add, about books... - Nan in Mass 9:35 Jul 27 (1)
        • that's a good idea, thanks. nt - kylanjovan 10:40 Jul 27 (0)
• They don't know what they are talking about... - CED 8:03 Jul 27 (3)
  • You're right, it's difficult for *them* to teach the language.... - kylanjovan 8:33 Jul 27 (2)
    • What about an interlibrary loan? (nt) - CED 8:39 Jul 27 (1)
      • I just remembered that I did put in a request yesterday at the library for a tagalog audio program. They don't have much of a selection but I guess I should wait on that before buying anything. nt - kylanjovan 8:51 Jul 27 (0)
• Oh.... and a ? about using Rosetta Stone... - kylanjovan 7:39 Jul 27 (1)
  • My dd (just turned 7) didn't like it. I think it's better for older kids. (m) - OhElizabeth 7:41 Jul 27 (0)
• Since your budget is shot... - OhElizabeth 7:39 Jul 27 (2)
  • Something I found particularly effective in my immersion class: word bank & model sentences - Paula H 10:16 Jul 27 (0)
  • Thanks for the advice, it gives me a good starting point. nt - kylanjovan 7:50 Jul 27 (0)

Thinking of switching to Rod&Staff Spelling...please look at my plan to "speed it up"... - Rhondabee 7:14 Jul 27 (7)

• How I did it - Jean in Wisc. 8:43 Jul 27 (3)
  • Just wondering if you did actually find it helpful... - Rhondabee 10:53 Jul 27 (2)
    • You know what.... - Jean in Wisc. 12:52 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thanks, Jean. I suppose we can only try and see how it goes! nt - Rhondabee 12:59 Jul 27 (0)
• PS: The things I will miss about Sequential Spelling... - Rhondabee 7:19 Jul 27 (2)
  • What level? (nt) - CED 8:55 Jul 27 (1)
    • Well, in SS we are mostly done with Level 1, and about halfway done with Level 2... - Rhondabee 9:47 Jul 27 (0)

Am I missing it? Where's the composition in R&S 3 grammar? (m) - Suzanne in Utah 6:58 Jul 27 (3)

• But all those things *are* "beginning to write" exercises... - Ellie 9:20 Jul 27 (0)
• There isn't much in R&S 3 it doesn't introduce it until lesson 71 (m) - Gigi 7:24 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Am I missing it? Where's the composition in R&S 3 grammar? (m) - Josie 7:21 Jul 27 (0)

After FLL - PLL or R&S Grammar 3 - Tabitha 6:49 Jul 27 (0)

How do you schedule Ecce Romani? - Anita 6:44 Jul 27 (4)

• For 7th grade, we worked about 30 minutes a day.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:42 Jul 27 (3)
  • I didn't know there was a cd available. I just bought a s/hand book... - Anita 16:59 Jul 27 (2)
    • Here's a link..... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:17 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thanks heaps, Elizabeth. I'll check them out! nt. - Anita 18:14 Jul 27 (0)

Sonlight books - too advanced for Kindergarten??? - NancyR 6:33 Jul 27 (21)

• Thank you for all your replies... - NancyR 14:14 Jul 27 (0)
• We did SL-K when dd was a new 5. - Becki in IN 13:41 Jul 27 (0)
• I found Core 1 too mature (?) for my K and 2nd grader (m) - DorothyA 11:37 Jul 27 (0)
• I am doing Core K, LA 1 with dd who turned 5 in June (m) - SM 11:26 Jul 27 (0)
• We've loved virtually all of our SL RA's, from PreK-Core 2 - Debra in CO 10:11 Jul 27 (0)
• I'm using Sonlight now, but frankly we didn't for K... - GVA 9:49 Jul 27 (0)
• We went to Winter Promise for this very reason - Ottakee 8:43 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Sonlight books - too advanced for Kindergarten??? - Katie in FL 7:36 Jul 27 (0)
• We just chose books on our own from SL, not using the IG. - Kristine out of lurking 7:22 Jul 27 (0)
• We loved Core K... - Donna T. 7:15 Jul 27 (1)
  • I have a highly sensitive daughter, and I appreciate - Amy in WI 9:58 Jul 27 (0)
• yes, I think they are not age appropriate....and - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 6:50 Jul 27 (6)
  • Sandra, I understand completely... - Rebecca in VA 10:06 Jul 27 (0)
  • How much of SL have you actually read? - Donna T. 7:31 Jul 27 (3)
    • Just wanted to agree here... - OhElizabeth 7:44 Jul 27 (2)
      • Well, I sounded rude. I apologize. It just bothers me that... - Donna T. 8:27 Jul 27 (1)
        • it all depends on dc...I just am in the camp to err on the other side, that's all nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:02 Jul 27 (0)
  • I just wanted to add that we add longer novels, *carefully chosen* to stretch their brains, without having to expose dc to such content issues. nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 6:53 Jul 27 (0)
• Actually, the K5 books are the ones I found most "on" for us... - OhElizabeth 6:43 Jul 27 (0)
• We loved their pre-K but - Closeacademy 6:43 Jul 27 (1)
  • ditto,nt - Jen P 7:09 Jul 27 (0)

Has anyone used Teaching Tapes Technology to accompany Saxon Math? (m) - Raea 6:07 Jul 27 (2)

• The DIVE cds are much cheaper. Aren't they available for Algebra 1? - mom2abcd 18:04 Jul 27 (0)
• I decided not to get them. (m) - Beth in TN 10:56 Jul 27 (0)

What are you doing with your K kids for school (m) - Lee 5:54 Jul 27 (18)

• We start August 7th and... - Dawne 20:58 Jul 27 (0)
• my K'r will be tagging along w/ 7th and 4th grader, but - Peek a Boo 15:55 Jul 27 (0)
• ETC Primers & Book 1; Singapore EB 2 and Math 1; Phonics Pathways; HWOT Letters and Numbers for Me. nt - Lana in TX 15:29 Jul 27 (0)
• LCC, Right Start math, McRuffey Phonics nt - Yevrah 13:06 Jul 27 (0)
• We're doing MFW-K and lots of supplemental reading and playing. :) n/t - Sunshyne 11:59 Jul 27 (0)
• We are going to use MFW K, RightStart math and SWR. (nt) - ballzy 11:12 Jul 27 (0)
• I'll have a Kindergartener next year! - Kelly in VA 9:11 Jul 27 (0)
• We're focusing on the basics... - frank 8:18 Jul 27 (0)
• Here's mine! - kytriplets 8:09 Jul 27 (0)
• Singapore Earlybird & 1A, SWR, Can you Find Me?, SL Pre-K RA's.nt - Jen P 7:11 Jul 27 (0)
• My ds is reading well, so we do a pretty full schedule... but the thing I'm most enjoying is doing GTG and a geography focus in prep for history in 1st grade. nt - Kay in Cal 7:02 Jul 27 (0)
• We did RightStart math, SWR, and Sonlight read alouds. Added in GtG later on. Wonderful year! nt - OhElizabeth 6:53 Jul 27 (0)
• We do Rod and Staff pre-school workbooks and Get Ready, Get Set, Go for the Code.nt - Susan in TX 6:50 Jul 27 (0)
• finished up K - Closeacademy 6:48 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: What are you doing with your K kids for school (m) - Alison in KY 6:47 Jul 27 (0)
• Explode the Code, Counting, Math facts within 10. Simple nonfiction books from library (nt) - CED 6:36 Jul 27 (0)
• We are - Alison in Ga 6:34 Jul 27 (0)
• We are just doing basics (m) - Julia in Sk. 6:11 Jul 27 (0)

OhElizabeth, any chance you and Heather might do one more copybook in cursive for those of us using cursive first? nt - Lisa 5:52 Jul 27 (1)

• Well there's an interesting idea... - OhElizabeth 6:25 Jul 27 (0)

At what ages did you begin to teach your children how to read? - Lee 5:51 Jul 27 (12)

• When they showed interest....informallyabout 4-5 , phonics curriculum at 5-6, reading chapter books at about 7..nt - Tap, tap, tap 23:04 Jul 27 (0)
• That depended on each child's readiness and desire to read - Dilly 22:52 Jul 27 (0)
• Nothing "official" until dd was 5ish, and then ever so gently. nt - Ellie 17:51 Jul 27 (0)
• My eldest was 7! My 2nd dc was 5 1/2, and #3 began last fall when he was 5. sm - Lana in TX 15:37 Jul 27 (0)
• My two were 4 - but they wanted to learn - if they hadn't - I would have started at age 5. nt. - Brenda in Fl 11:06 Jul 27 (0)
• When they become phonetically aware. - Kytriplets 8:12 Jul 27 (0)
• Don't recall the age, but when he began showing interest in letters and symbols, trying to read signs. nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:36 Jul 27 (0)
• You will get alot of different answere but, for us all three at 4.nt - Jen P 7:13 Jul 27 (0)
• Nothing until kindergarten (age 5)... - Linda in NM 6:33 Jul 27 (0)
• It varies with the child (m) - Julia in Sk. 6:16 Jul 27 (0)
• It's a process... - CED 5:57 Jul 27 (1)
  • I teach letter sounds (not names) also, and I only - LH 7:18 Jul 27 (0)

Does anyone teach computers/technology? If so, question... - Maureen in TN 5:42 Jul 27 (7)

• Honestly I'm not doing anything beyond word processing until grades 7 or 8... - GVA 13:07 Jul 27 (1)
  • thanks! - Maureen in TN 13:24 Jul 27 (0)
• Does he ues the computer now? - Julie in MN 6:23 Jul 27 (0)
• I should... - Linda in NM 6:10 Jul 27 (3)
  • Thanks. I have to admit, I don't know how to do PowerPoint or spreadsheets - Maureen in TN 6:35 Jul 27 (2)
    • I've taught those programs for years (at the college level), and I always recommend the "For Dummies" series...they're fun, and they're not insulting nt - Linda in NM 7:36 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thanks, again - Maureen in TN 13:28 Jul 27 (0)

Can anyone review Chalkdust 6 grade Basic Math? I'd be grateful. nt - Lizzie in Ma 5:10 Jul 27 (2)

• We did the older version of this, - Claire 6:01 Jul 27 (1)
  • I agree. We used the older program and did not like it at all, though we were happy with the other Chalkdust courses we used. nt - Suein PA 6:15 Jul 27 (0)

Which curriculums do you find the most easy to open and go...no writing of plans necessary...Mine so far are... - Mommyfaithe 5:05 Jul 27 (32)

• Some others that may not have been mentioned.... - Lisa D. 5:05 Jul 28 (0)
• Voyages in English, Voyages (CPH), MOH, Saxon, FLL, Abeka readers, - mom2abcd 18:25 Jul 27 (0)
• *any and all* of R&S's subjects, Saxon math (54 and up). nt - Ellie 17:53 Jul 27 (1)
  • Oh, and Writing Strands. nt - Ellie 17:53 Jul 27 (0)
• Singapore Math, Rod & Staff English, FLL, Spelling Workout (for natural spellers only), Rosettastone foreign language nt - Laurie4b 15:57 Jul 27 (0)
• Phonics Pathways, FLL, Rod & Staff English, Singapore Math, Spelling Power (once the "routine" is learned), Latin Primer w/ DVDs nt - Susan in TN 14:44 Jul 27 (0)
• Honestly, most texts are pretty easy to open and go, but - m - StaceyinLA 14:37 Jul 27 (0)
• Math U See; Wordsmith & Wordsmith Apprentice -- I do no prep at all for these. (nt) - Lori D. 13:50 Jul 27 (0)
• Calvert, Abeka, Bob Jones, Saxon , Ace, Rod and Staff , nt - Tracy 12:19 Jul 27 (0)
• Abeka Grammar, Saxon Math, School of Tomorrow Paces (nt) - Mel 7:47 Jul 27 (0)
• AlphaPhonics, Mastering Mathematics, Sequential spelling, How to teach spelling, Classical Writing w/wkbks, Noeo Science??, -m - Kathie in VA 7:16 Jul 27 (0)
• Horizons Math, God's Design Science, SOTW, LCI (DVDs), Easy Grammar, Spelling Workout, nt - Heather in MI 6:49 Jul 27 (0)
• My Father's World (nt) - Julie in MN 6:25 Jul 27 (2)
  • I second MFW! nt - momofkhm 6:38 Jul 27 (1)
    • Third!! nt - Jen P 7:14 Jul 27 (0)
• Your list is my curriculum except for the Saxon (m) - Lee 6:12 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re:Saxon Math.... - Mommyfaithe 7:02 Jul 27 (0)
• Singapore Primary Math; Henle Latin; Elementary Greek; Saxon math; R&S English. nt - Laura in CT 5:54 Jul 27 (1)
  • I second this! Doing this with ds10 and we're both very happy..nt - Lyn 10:33 Jul 27 (0)
• MUS, Analytical Grammar, Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings, All American History (nt) - Deece in MN 5:42 Jul 27 (1)
  • We liked LLFLOTR too. Very easy to use.nt - Suein PA 6:17 Jul 27 (0)
• Believe it or not: - Closeacademy 5:42 Jul 27 (0)
• FLL, MUS, Singapore, JAG, Spelling Power, SOTW. nm - Stacy in NJ 5:37 Jul 27 (6)
  • This is why I really don't get it m - Stacy in NJ 5:41 Jul 27 (5)
    • I don't have to report, I do it because the other way didn't work for our family (m) - Gigi 7:14 Jul 27 (2)
      • It sounds like m - Stacy in NJ 7:49 Jul 27 (1)
        • I think every family is so different (m) - Gigi 8:58 Jul 27 (0)
    • Some states require lesson plans, detailed schedules, etc., so maybe that's the reason. nt - OhElizabeth 6:28 Jul 27 (1)
      • Ohh, I see ; -) What a pain. Thanks. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:54 Jul 27 (0)
• Calvert - Maureen in TN 5:34 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Which curriculums do you find the most easy to open and go...no writing of plans necessary...Mine so far are... - Gloria in AR 5:17 Jul 27 (0)
• Right Start Math, FLL (nt) - Julie in AK 5:07 Jul 27 (0)

Des, I left you a reply below re: biology. - Quiver0f10 4:54 Jul 27 (0)

Anyone read 'Olympus" by Scott Somerville? (TOG) -m - Kathie in VA 4:54 Jul 27 (1)

• nevermind, it bumped my order into the next shipping rate so I'll pass for now. -nt - Kathie in VA 9:38 Jul 27 (0)

Would someone mind pointing me to the SWR quickstart guide? I've lost my bookmark. TIA nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:15 Jul 27 (3)

• Link inside - OhElizabeth 6:34 Jul 27 (2)
  • thanks a million! - Lizzie in MA 13:53 Jul 27 (0)
  • PS. It's moved from where it used to be... - OhElizabeth 6:37 Jul 27 (0)

Is RightStart math mastery or spiral? -m - Kathie in VA 3:45 Jul 27 (3)

• Um, both? Would appreciate the opinions of others as well. (more) - Julie in AK 5:02 Jul 27 (2)
  • funny! Okay let me put it this way -n - Kathie in VA 5:18 Jul 27 (1)
    • RightStart somewhat spirals, but it's not annoying like in some curricula... - OhElizabeth 6:52 Jul 27 (0)

Study guide....planner for Apologia Astronomy??? - Nanci 2:46 Jul 27 (6)

• Found it!!! Pennywise.com (nt) - Nanci 3:19 Jul 27 (5)
  • Try Pennywiselearning.com nt - Magnolia 6:34 Jul 27 (1)
    • Here's a direct link: m - Magnolia 6:36 Jul 27 (0)
  • I can't get pennywise.com to work either. Any suggestions? nt - profmom 6:25 Jul 27 (1)
    • Try pennywiselearning - I think it's the same site. nt - Alison in GA 6:35 Jul 27 (0)
  • I can't get this to come up. Do you have a link by chance?thanks...nt - Gloria in AR 5:24 Jul 27 (0)

What logic/critical thinking should I order for a 6th grader?? - Nanci 2:43 Jul 27 (1)

• I used Mnd Benders (liked) & A Case of Red Herrings (disliked). - Beth in TN 8:02 Jul 27 (0)

Math U See - Kristie 22:18 Jul 26 (3)

• former Saxon user - Karen 22:04 Jul 27 (0)
• Here's my review - Sue in St Pete 7:18 Jul 27 (0)
• I suggest ordering the demo cd. m - Stacy in NJ 5:52 Jul 27 (0)

New to homeschool questions - SD 21:45 Jul 26 (7)

• about "grade level"... - Ellie 17:56 Jul 27 (0)
• Take your time--you won't regret it. - Closeacademy 6:56 Jul 27 (1)
  • Ditto this - big time! (more) - Laura in OH 9:15 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: New to homeschool questions - Jessica in GA 22:05 Jul 26 (3)
  • Welcome to homeschooling! You'll learn as you go! (more) - Jean in CA 23:56 Jul 26 (0)
  • Re: New to homeschool questions - SD 22:19 Jul 26 (1)
    • SOTW= Story of the World history series written by Susan Wise Bauer, author of Well trained mind nt - Jean in CA 10:22 Jul 27 (0)

Anyone feel like they can't do this anymore? - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 21:43 Jul 26 (57)

• Another link & suggestion... - Nancy in PA 11:59 Jul 27 (1)
  • I'll check it out! I had a "newbie" mention this - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 13:22 Jul 27 (0)
• MY CUP RUNNETH OVER FROM THE OVERWHELING RESPONSE - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:29 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thank you! See how God has taken a bad situation and used it for good???!! nt - Nanci in WA 8:33 Jul 27 (0)
• The PEGS system has saved me alot of stress... - Nancy in PA 7:36 Jul 27 (3)
  • Thanks, I don't think I've seen this. I just got finished - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:03 Jul 27 (0)
  • I'm glad to hear this. I just ordered the PEGS System 2 days ago. nt - LBC 8:02 Jul 27 (1)
    • Please let us know how you like it? nm - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:03 Jul 27 (0)
• About time with husbands - Julie in MN 6:44 Jul 27 (2)
  • Re: About time with husbands--Great advice. Reminds - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:00 Jul 27 (0)
  • This is very good advice. nt - Susan in TX 6:53 Jul 27 (0)
• My advice...m - Susan in TX 6:32 Jul 27 (1)
  • Thanks. I find that classical education is very time - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:07 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Anyone feel like they can't do this anymore? - Nanci in WA 6:27 Jul 27 (6)
  • Got it and read it. I started it over and attempted to do it - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:08 Jul 27 (0)
  • This is a great article! nt - Susan in TX 6:41 Jul 27 (0)
  • I just read through the other posts and saw that you have read this book already. - Nanci in WA 6:40 Jul 27 (1)
    • Yes, the presence of the Lord is hard to find when - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:11 Jul 27 (0)
  • Also, I want to repost this article that someone posted a few weeks ago "The baby IS the Lesson" - Nanci in WA 6:28 Jul 27 (1)
    • Will check it out also..nm - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:12 Jul 27 (0)
• I haven't read the other posts, so this might have already been suggested....m - momof7 6:19 Jul 27 (5)
  • I find it hard to skip a day with trying to do TWTM/VP recommendations. I need to prioritize. nm - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:14 Jul 27 (4)
    • I felt the same way. I've since decided that TWTM way isn't the right way for me. God created me the way I am and I'm def. not cut out for TWTM! nt - can never remember my "handle" 8:55 Jul 27 (3)
      • same here! I felt guilty about it for a long time because it is so well laid out and thorough. But it just didn't work for us. nt nt - Nanci in WA 9:00 Jul 27 (2)
        • I am so glad you don't feel guilty..... :) m - momof7 9:24 Jul 27 (1)
          • Thanks. I have been praying for the Lord to show - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 11:21 Jul 27 (0)
• I have days like this (m) - Lee 5:03 Jul 27 (1)
  • Re: I have days like this (m) - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:21 Jul 27 (0)
• Re: Anyone feel like they can't do this anymore? - momto3 4:32 Jul 27 (7)
  • Re: Anyone feel like they can't do this anymore? - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:28 Jul 27 (4)
    • I'm curious about "Deliverance". What is this exactly? nt - beccasboys 7:14 Jul 27 (3)
      • Delieverance is when you clean house so to speak - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:28 Jul 27 (2)
        • Thank you for your reply. I'm curious about it so I'll check out the link. Thanks! nt - beccasboys 13:31 Jul 27 (1)
          • You can also check out Neil Anderson's book "Bondage Breakers" (nt) - Lori D. 16:44 Jul 27 (0)
  • Ditto all of this! Managers of their Homes.... - Donna A. 5:11 Jul 27 (1)
    • Re: Ditto all of this! Managers of their Homes.... - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:31 Jul 27 (0)
• Please... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:30 Jul 27 (2)
  • Re: Please...Thanks, I have one titus friend who has - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:33 Jul 27 (1)
    • lol sorry about that confusion! your Titus friend is a blessing from God! nt - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 6:42 Jul 27 (0)
• Think about your reasons for homeschooling? (m) - Erica in PA 4:01 Jul 27 (0)
• no time to write just now, but check out flylady.net, it helps me immensely. nt - Peela 1:06 Jul 27 (2)
  • I am an obsessive planner and flylady over whelmed me. Thanks though! nm - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:13 Jul 27 (1)
    • Try www.BratFactor.com nt - mom2abcd 19:07 Jul 27 (0)
• The last few days have been chaos here - and we haven't even started school yet..... 0:01 Jul 27 (1)
  • You know I have several friends that hs but the - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:17 Jul 27 (0)
• I'm so there with you...believe me... - can never remember my "handle" 22:19 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thank you for the encouraging words. I am trying to plan my upcoming year - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 22:35 Jul 26 (0)
• (((Hugs))). I'm sorry. I don't get it all done, but (more) - Julie in AK 22:13 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: (((Hugs))). I'm sorry. I don't get it all done, but (more) - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 22:20 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Anyone feel like they can't do this anymore? - A sister 21:58 Jul 26 (7)
  • Aren't you kind?!! I knew I was not alone! I have been - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 22:30 Jul 26 (6)
    • I think you're on the right track... - GVA 4:49 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thanks for the tips. I need to spend more "group" - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:13 Jul 27 (0)
    • Re: Aren't you kind?!! I knew I was not alone! I have been - CED 2:43 Jul 27 (3)
      • Re: Aren't you kind?!! I knew I was not alone! I have been - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 5:17 Jul 27 (2)
        • You have gotten much good advice--I can only add a small bit- - Patricia 6:40 Jul 27 (1)
          • Thank you. We do use the same "water" cup and - Exasperated and haven't even begun yet:o( 8:31 Jul 27 (0)

Thtankahamun and the golden ages of the pharaohs exhibit... - Amanda in TX 21:25 Jul 26 (2)

• Yikes, it's late-That's "Tutankhamun"!-nt - Amanda in TX 21:26 Jul 26 (1)
  • We just went while on vacation in Chicago... - Ali in OR 21:29 Jul 27 (0)

Please remind me, I had to return WTM to the library. When can I start FLL?nt - Amanda in TX 21:13 Jul 26 (1)

• Well, FLL is divided into two parts: "First Grade, Second Grade" (m) - Julie in AK 22:07 Jul 26 (0)

Spanish and Latin together (m) - Sharon in SC 21:11 Jul 26 (1)

• It is no problem to teach them together, though we started at younger ages. sm - Laurie4b 6:22 Jul 27 (0)

Usborne books rock! sm - Amanda in TX 21:11 Jul 26 (0)

ANGIE in SPRINGFIELD, or others with experience, can you share your opinion of 4th grade Growing With Grammar? Thanks! nt - Sharon in NY 21:10 Jul 26 (0)

I'm very irritated. The stinkin' CD's from LFC are not working in my DVD player. Anyone else w/this prob? nt - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:08 Jul 26 (4)

• DVDs - Joanna from CAP 7:46 Jul 27 (0)
• Lisa, what happens? I can get them to run but no sound! But I thought it was us! nt - Jeri 5:46 Jul 27 (0)
• Some older players or older formatted CDs aren't always compatable with newer.... :0( m - Tap, tap, tap 0:22 Jul 27 (0)
• I have had that problem. They work sporadically, but freeze up alot.nt. - Ida 21:10 Jul 26 (0)

Those of you who use R.E.A.L. Science from Pandia Press... - Amanda in TX 20:35 Jul 26 (1)

• I recently corresponded with the author - KarenNC 4:54 Jul 27 (0)

OhElisabeth or anyone else . . .SWR materials came today . . .Do I need Cursive First? - Nancy in Oh 20:25 Jul 26 (3)

• SWR includes instructions for teaching writing... - OhElizabeth 22:18 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thank you both. Thank helps a lot. Guess I'll keep reading - Nancy in Oh 5:02 Jul 27 (0)
• I just used the oral directions in SWR and on the back of the phonogram cards. nt - WendyWords 20:45 Jul 26 (0)

SWR questions... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 20:19 Jul 26 (5)

• SWR has a whole chapter on "preschool" activities... - OhElizabeth 22:23 Jul 26 (2)
  • okay...so perhaps for instance, I would require - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:07 Jul 27 (1)
    • You're going to pace it to him. (m) - OhElizabeth 7:02 Jul 27 (0)
• What exactly of Veritas are you using? Phonics? History? (m) - WendyWords 20:47 Jul 26 (1)
  • No...just thinking of moving towards using most of their stuff for 1st grade...m - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 4:08 Jul 27 (0)

CW second thoughts...need advice from someone who has done R&S5, then CW - if you're out there! - Rhondabee 20:16 Jul 26 (31)

• Ah - you said... - Janice in NJ 4:18 Jul 27 (12)
  • Re: Ah - you said... - mom2three 11:33 Jul 27 (1)
    • I'm glad it helped. Peace. - Janice in NJ 4:48 Jul 28 (0)
  • Yikes! I just re-read this post... - Janice in NJ 8:37 Jul 27 (0)
  • Janice thank you so much for this post - Chris in CA 7:56 Jul 27 (5)
    • Oh boy - - Janice in NJ 8:56 Jul 27 (4)
      • I love your last paragraph, are you sure I don't know you IRL : ) - Chris in CA 12:45 Jul 27 (3)
        • Great. I'll take your schedule and spend all of my time tweaking it. That way neither of us will get anything done. - Janice in NJ 13:09 Jul 27 (1)
          • : ) nt - Chris in CA 15:02 Jul 27 (0)
        • Okay I have to correct that "have you been talking" nt - Chris in CA 12:46 Jul 27 (0)
  • This is what I needed to hear.... - Rhondabee 5:15 Jul 27 (2)
    • I tried CW without the workbooks - Janice in NJ 7:03 Jul 27 (1)
      • Yes, ... - Rhondabee 7:46 Jul 27 (0)
• Well I'll be starting CW with a 6th grader -m - Kathie in VA 22:29 Jul 26 (1)
  • Actually, Homer is 20 weeks - Sunny 9:07 Jul 27 (0)
• Well, this is what I'm planning on doing... - Sunny 20:35 Jul 26 (15)
  • Thanks for responding - still don't know what I'll do... nt - Rhondabee 22:10 Jul 26 (14)
    • You're obviously looking for something else here... - Sunny 7:39 Jul 27 (13)
      • Sorry! I answered your post at about 1am, before going to bed last night... - Rhondabee 11:34 Jul 27 (1)
        • I'm not offended! No Worries, - Sunny 12:24 Jul 27 (0)
      • Sunny do you use Harvey's then? - Chris in CA 7:58 Jul 27 (10)
        • I do not own R&S... - Sunny 8:15 Jul 27 (9)
          • Good to know - Chris in CA 8:55 Jul 27 (8)
            • Chris, you've been debating on Latin for a while... - Sunny 9:23 Jul 27 (7)
              • Oh yes, - Chris in CA 12:41 Jul 27 (6)
                • So, it's basically between LC and LfC? - Sunny 13:24 Jul 27 (1)
                  • Wow, thanks so much, - Chris in CA 13:45 Jul 27 (0)
                • Chris, what is the difference .... - Rhondabee 12:54 Jul 27 (3)
                  • Hi Rhonda, - Chris in CA 13:12 Jul 27 (2)
                    • Oh, wow... - Rhondabee 15:28 Jul 27 (1)
                      • : ) - I tknow, I think the best thing is to follow Janice's advice from above - Chris in CA 16:55 Jul 27 (0)

Bells, I just saw your post below and I responded..nt - Gloria in AR 19:59 Jul 26 (2)

• Thanks! I'm going to buy a copy - I'm nuts about old natural history books & field guides. nt - Bells 4:50 Jul 27 (1)
  • Your Welcome!nt - Gloria in AR 5:25 Jul 27 (0)

A World of Adventure (Learning Adventures) - questions inside - lamb 19:29 Jul 26 (2)

• 4th grade is the target age ...m - Julieofsardis 20:20 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Julie! We'll use it "as is" then. :) nt - lamb 16:31 Jul 27 (0)

Attention mom2abcd - Dee 19:14 Jul 26 (1)

• Dee, I'm not planning on buying it, but I have some info. - mom2abcd 20:44 Jul 26 (0)

Looking for independent Bible study guides for 11 & 13 sm - Capitola Mom 19:13 Jul 26 (2)

• The Rod and Staff 5th -9th grade Bible workbooks are fantastic... - Lizzie in Ma 4:20 Jul 27 (1)
  • I've recently started using R&S Bible 5 with my 7th grader. (m) - Beth in TN 8:50 Jul 27 (0)

LfC do I need the answer key or are the answers in the back of the primers?? - Chris in CA 19:01 Jul 26 (2)

• You need the answer key. nt - karenciavo 19:41 Jul 26 (1)
  • thank you!! nt - Chris in CA 20:26 Jul 26 (0)

Piggyback to question below... I'm going around in circles trying to pick a grammar program - ShawneinFL 18:49 Jul 26 (4)

• ABeka may be a good choice if you want workbook style. It's very well-laid-out and thorough (m) - Raea 5:48 Jul 27 (0)
• We LOVE Abeka's grammar! nt - saved1112 22:26 Jul 26 (0)
• Have you looked at BJU? nt - HollyAL 19:57 Jul 26 (1)
  • We really like BJU English...short easy lessons that can be taught without a TM and colorful workbook pages to complete with just the right amount of practice. more - PameLA in VA 6:40 Jul 27 (0)

Just when I've changed to R&S with my 7th grader.... - Anita 18:47 Jul 26 (4)

• Thanks for your answers & suggestions, I may ring them to find out if & when the algebra is due out.nt - Anita 19:20 Jul 28 (0)
• We will use Teaching Textbooks... - Cindy in WA 7:09 Jul 27 (0)
• I think I heard that they may be doing an algebra, but not to hold your breath as they take years to develop....m - Julieofsardis 6:25 Jul 27 (0)
• Sorry...I'm talking about R & S MATH! I guess you can't read my mind!nt - Anita 18:50 Jul 26 (0)

Those who use Lightning Lit., could you please share what you like about it... - ShawneinFL 18:45 Jul 26 (1)

• I really like Lightning Lit...m - Susan in TX 6:48 Jul 27 (0)

Has any attended a conference or camp by "Communicators for Christ" ? -m - Kathie in VA 18:37 Jul 26 (4)

• We went last fall and loved it! VERY well done; lots of - mom2abcd 19:16 Jul 27 (0)
• We have attended at least 3 conferences.... - Maury 17:58 Jul 27 (0)
• Although dc were not old enough yet for the program, alot of students from our hs group in LA did this and it was great! more - PameLA in VA 6:47 Jul 27 (0)
• We attended a conference and loved it... - ldee 18:46 Jul 26 (0)

Concerning LFC A......I downloaded the tests but where are the answers??? - ldee 18:24 Jul 26 (0)

If I didn't use Spelling Workout A - what are my alternatives? sm - Pster 18:07 Jul 26 (0)

Can anyone help me with History Odyssey Ancients? - Jeri 17:53 Jul 26 (3)

• Re: Can anyone help me with History Odyssey Ancients? - Anne in TN 19:16 Jul 26 (2)
  • Thanks, Anne! I was beginning to think that I was the only one doing this! m - Jeri 5:50 Jul 27 (1)
    • Re: Thanks, Anne! I was beginning to think that I was the only one doing this! m - Anne in Tn 6:45 Jul 28 (0)

Can anyone help me with History Odyssey Ancients? - Jeri 17:52 Jul 26 (0)

Schiller-math kit 1 - Michelle 16:34 Jul 26 (5)

• From a Shiller Math Kit 1 User - Vanna 19:58 Jul 26 (0)
• My 2 cents - Alison in GA 17:05 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: My 2 cents - Larry Shiller 3:58 Jul 27 (0)
• Also consider RightStart math... - OhElizabeth 16:51 Jul 26 (1)
  • ShillerMath - Larry Shiller 3:49 Jul 27 (0)

for OhElizabeth re: Lulu copywork - Sherri in BC 16:29 Jul 26 (3)

• Yes, the Classical Copywork downloads are... - OhElizabeth 16:38 Jul 26 (2)
  • What's Heather's name here? She hasn't been around lately, has she? nt - mom2abcd 20:46 Jul 26 (1)
    • She has a more exciting summer life than I do and hasn't been around. I'm sure she'll pop back when she hits the books again. nt - OhElizabeth 22:26 Jul 26 (0)

Can anybody give me a review of Cindy Wiggers's Trail Guides? nt. - Betsy in IN 16:22 Jul 26 (0)

Questions about book guides (like Progeny Press and others) (m) - Yvette S. 15:30 Jul 26 (1)

• You could download some free from the Glencoe site... - LCGal 17:52 Jul 26 (0)

Okay, so how do you meet your art and music requirements in your portfolio when you really didn't do anything? . . . - lisa 15:30 Jul 26 (17)

• I am curious as to what school district you are in. I agree with what Wendy has said. nt - Suein PA 6:28 Jul 27 (2)
  • I'm Palisades School District. Thank you ladies for all your wisdom. I've decicded to write a few paragraphs outlining some of the things we did this year, and also including a copy of that wonderful PDE letter. THANKS ALL!! nt - lisa 7:49 Jul 27 (1)
    • Did anyone mention Pauline Hardings website ( inside)? I like the various forms she has listed there. Many of them have little quotes from the law inserted, just incase the school district forgets what it says. - Suein PA 8:51 Jul 27 (0)
• Also in PA... - Also in PA 5:11 Jul 27 (0)
• I found this from an organization using the Core Knowledge approach: - Jenny in Florida 17:11 Jul 26 (3)
  • Oh, here's a much better site, with information about all different "arts." - Jenny in Florida 17:15 Jul 26 (0)
  • A copy of the letter... - WendyWords 17:13 Jul 26 (1)
    • Oops, this should go under my post below. nt - WendyWords 17:15 Jul 26 (0)
• I sorta found it... - WendyWords 17:09 Jul 26 (1)
  • LOL! I shoulda read all the replies, 'cuz I just posted this very link below :-) nt - Ellie 17:24 Jul 26 (0)
• I live in PA too.... - Sarahas4 16:51 Jul 26 (0)
• Well, you don't have to do art and music every year... - WendyWords 16:44 Jul 26 (5)
  • Here's a link... - Ellie 17:23 Jul 26 (0)
  • Now that's my kind of portfolio! m - Sarahas4 16:54 Jul 26 (3)
    • I should caution you to first find an evaluator... - WendyWords 17:50 Jul 26 (1)
      • Yes, I have found an evaluator... - Sarahas4 18:06 Jul 26 (0)
    • Not one problem. She's graduated 3 dc and her 'baby' is in the 11th grade. nt - WendyWords 17:06 Jul 26 (0)

Can I just put in a plug for 4H's Citizenship Project? - Laurel in CA 15:27 Jul 26 (0)

Science I can combine for 6th, 5th, 3rd and 1st graders? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 14:29 Jul 26 (8)

• My World Science is for grades 1-5, and you could up the reading/writing for the 6th grader. nt - Lana in TX 4:58 Jul 27 (0)
• Reader's Digest - Anne in TN 19:20 Jul 26 (0)
• Here are some -m - Kathie in Va 15:33 Jul 26 (1)
  • Great list, thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:35 Jul 26 (0)
• Christian Kids Explore Biology/Chemistry - Des 15:30 Jul 26 (1)
  • I would be interested in borrowing the biology! Email inside - Quiver0f10 18:30 Jul 26 (0)
• Apologia elementary-zoology, astronomy, botany - Kelly 14:30 Jul 26 (1)
  • I'll second the apologia. It works well for mult. ages nt - HollyAL 15:17 Jul 26 (0)

Chemistry for the Grammar Stage? Any suggestions? Anyone try 'Christian Kids Explore Chemistry? - Jenn in Mo 14:18 Jul 26 (9)

• We will be using CKEC this year nt - Des 17:36 Jul 26 (0)
• We'll be doing Real Science 4 Kids Pre-Level 1 Chemistry (m) - threelops 16:21 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: We'll be doing Real Science 4 Kids Pre-Level 1 Chemistry (m) - Francheska 18:12 Jul 26 (0)
• We're using Noeo Science Chemistry...m - NOLAdy 15:30 Jul 26 (1)
  • Oh, I like the idea of a kit! Everything at my fingertips, minimal shopping and planning. Thank you! nt - Jenn in Mo 15:43 Jul 26 (0)
• This is what we are doing this year. - Praisefor3 14:50 Jul 26 (3)
  • Thank you! This is wonderful news! - Jenn in Mo 15:44 Jul 26 (2)
    • I'm in MO too.nt - saved1112 23:20 Jul 26 (1)
      • If you're ever in the Springfield area, send an email, maybe we can meet? nt - Jenn in Mo 14:28 Jul 28 (0)

Has anyone started Classical Writing with an older child, 8th grade? - Tina in ME 14:17 Jul 26 (5)

• Thanks so much. I think we are going to give it a try. nt - Tina in ME 5:46 Jul 28 (0)
• I am doing Aesop B with my 8th grader this summer and - mom2three 11:41 Jul 27 (0)
• I will be using Homer with my 9th and 6th graders. (m) - Needleroozer 22:21 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm starting it with a 7th grader.. - Anita 15:43 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm planning to use - Des 15:28 Jul 26 (0)

Is there a good place online to buy simple science supplies? - Kay in Cal 14:14 Jul 26 (3)

• I love this company (m) - Kelly 14:31 Jul 26 (2)
  • Thanks so much! I ordered exactly what we needed, and bookmarked the page. nt - Kay in Cal 16:57 Jul 26 (1)
    • Glad I could help:) nt - Kelly 19:05 Jul 26 (0)

How do you using English from the Roots Up? - Praisefor3 13:38 Jul 26 (1)

• What we did... - Lori D. 13:51 Jul 26 (0)

Will Lightning Literature 7 plus Wordsmith be "enough" for English, or should I add grammar? TIA! (nt) - Laura in OH 13:30 Jul 26 (5)

• Doing LL with Rod and Staff 7 and a little IEW thrown in. nt - LCGal 17:41 Jul 26 (0)
• Definitely don't need the Wordsmith - Hallie 14:35 Jul 26 (0)
• Definitely don't need the Wordsmith - Hallie 14:35 Jul 26 (0)
• For what grade? We do grammar until highschool, so for us, yes, I would add it nt - Quiver0f10 14:11 Jul 26 (0)
• I've been watching some discussions on the.... - Donna A. 13:42 Jul 26 (0)

Need QUICK help - a friend is considering hs, and wants websites (m) - Shelly in SC 13:10 Jul 26 (6)

• Try this (link inside) - Kytriplets 8:28 Jul 27 (0)
• A couple more for cramming today and tonight.... - Donna A. 5:47 Jul 27 (0)
• Home Hearts website, best I've found link inside - Jessica in GA 22:07 Jul 26 (0)
• Thank you!! nt - Shelly in SC 18:10 Jul 26 (0)
• Here are a few helpful sites... - Lori D. 14:04 Jul 26 (0)
• www.veritaspress.com - Susan Kuykendall 13:31 Jul 26 (0)

FLL done - what's next - Cecilia 12:11 Jul 26 (2)

• We'll be using Growing with Grammar... - Kay in Cal 14:12 Jul 26 (0)
• We loved Rod & Staff Grammar 3. I think it is what the new WTM recommends after FLL, too. nt - Jenn in Mo 12:59 Jul 26 (0)

Old vs. Updated WTM? - Pam in SC 10:55 Jul 26 (5)

• I own both, but tend to look at the first more than the second. NT - Becki in IN 13:45 Jul 27 (0)
• I'm keepin my older WTM... save the money. nt - saved1112 22:31 Jul 26 (0)
• I like my old one just fine, too! nt - Susan in SoCal 12:42 Jul 26 (0)
• The old one works for me. - Kristine out of lurking 11:34 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Old vs. Updated WTM? - Jessica in GA 11:06 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used this for French? - Nanci in WA 10:37 Jul 26 (4)

• For what grades? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:25 Jul 26 (1)
  • 2nd, 4th, 6th nt - Nanci in WA 17:24 Jul 26 (0)
• Yes. I have used this and it's a great beginning program... - LCGal 11:17 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used this for French? - Sandy 11:17 Jul 26 (0)

need link for 2006-2007 school calendar - ame e. 10:19 Jul 26 (2)

• Here ya go - Monique in NJ 10:53 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks! I was going to make one of these...should have thought to ask here first! (nt) - Ali in OR 13:36 Jul 26 (0)

Which Geography Songs CD do you enjoy? (M) - one_l_michele 9:53 Jul 26 (2)

• Geography Songs by Troxel. nt - Shelly in SC 13:17 Jul 26 (0)
• Troxels states and capitols as well as geography songs. nt - Lizzie in Ma 10:18 Jul 26 (0)

Exploring Creation with Astronomy - Kristy 9:42 Jul 26 (2)

• Re: Exploring Creation with Astronomy - AleeG 10:47 Jul 26 (0)
• I'm using this right now with my 4th and 2nd graders... - WendyWords 10:42 Jul 26 (0)

Phonics Pathways or Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons? (m) - Rich with kids 8:49 Jul 26 (13)

• We used 100EZ but in hindsight, I would have used Funnix. (m) - Kytriplets 8:32 Jul 27 (0)
• My son HATED 100 EZ lessons; he learned to read in three months in kindergarten with Alphabet Island...nt - Linda in NM 6:05 Jul 27 (0)
• I chose 100 EZ... - Erica in OR 13:39 Jul 26 (0)
• We are using PP - MacKenzie 11:13 Jul 26 (0)
• Thank you! All the advice is valuable!nt - Rich with kids 10:25 Jul 26 (0)
• Reading Made Easy always does the trick for us. Guess that doesn't help you, though, since you already own those other two...(nt) - Colleen 9:39 Jul 26 (0)
• You might want to look into Stairway to Reading; a free phonics program you can download. This has worked wonders with us. nt - can never remember my "handle" 9:17 Jul 26 (4)
  • Can you please supply a link to Stairway? Thanks! nt - Amanda in TX 9:41 Jul 26 (2)
    • Maybe this?.... - mom2abcd 10:32 Jul 26 (1)
      • Yes, that's the correct link... - can never remember my "handle" 21:39 Jul 26 (0)
  • forgot to add that we had tried both 100 EZ Lessons and Phonics Pathways without success nt - can never remember my "handle" 9:19 Jul 26 (0)
• I used 100 EZ first and when we got to about lesson 85, we stared PP. We finished both books and my now 7 yo dd reads on a 4th grade level. nt - Pam in MS 9:07 Jul 26 (1)
  • Pam in MS.......question for you. - fradonna 10:29 Jul 26 (0)

BJU Handwriting for 1st and 3rd grades: do I need the Teacher Edition? nt. - Betsy in IN 8:38 Jul 26 (3)

• I agree w/ OhElizabeth....m - Julieofsardis 6:32 Jul 27 (0)
• If you want the tm for the handwriting instructions, get the 2nd grade, since it covers both precursive and cursive. nt - OhElizabeth 10:07 Jul 26 (0)
• I didnt buy it. I might be missing something, but the program works w/out it nt - HollyAL 9:16 Jul 26 (0)

Can I get some ideas on scheduling Classical Writing Aesop for a 3rd grader? - Rachel in KY 8:29 Jul 26 (1)

• Did you purchase the student workbook and IG too or just the core book? (m) - Michele in MN 13:35 Jul 26 (0)

Computer and technology for grade 5? - Maureen in TN 8:11 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used A Journey Through Time in Verse and Rhyme - Dawn K 7:57 Jul 26 (1)

• Re: Has anyone used A Journey Through Time in Verse and Rhyme - BethinNH 8:39 Jul 26 (0)

I see lots of info on scheduling your kids. How about you, though? How do you schedule YOU prepping for the week, etc. - Stacey in NM 7:47 Jul 26 (10)

• Re: Scheduling your kids. - cm 12:38 Jul 26 (2)
  • Do you have a link for the Whaley planner, by any chance? I googled it with no luck. nt - Needleroozer 22:29 Jul 26 (1)
    • Re: www.whaleygradebook.com*******nt - cm 12:11 Jul 27 (0)
• Scheduling is my thing! I have weeks broken down for the whole year (m) - flpeggy 12:02 Jul 26 (1)
  • I'm a planning junkie... - Linda in NM 6:03 Jul 27 (0)
• I love planning & scheduling!! - Closeacademy 9:12 Jul 26 (0)
• Trying something new this year - Jenny in Florida 8:24 Jul 26 (0)
• What I'm going to try (hopefully, it works) (m) - lee 8:10 Jul 26 (0)
• I do both short term and long term prep... - Lori D. 7:56 Jul 26 (0)
• I schedule for 12 week terms, so (m) - SolaMichella 7:55 Jul 26 (0)

One more question: Which Anna Karenina should I purchase online? Again, there are many choices. I saw it's also part of Oprah's Book Club. Would that one be a good choice??? TIA - Mel 7:46 Jul 26 (0)

Last minute second-guessing. I ordered G3 R&S English for (m) - lee 7:30 Jul 26 (3)

• Yep, I agree with Colleen. Start her at 4th grade level. m - Peggy in Va 7:57 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thanks. I have a 7yo dd who will be using G2 this year (m) - Lee 8:12 Jul 26 (0)
• I do think you should start her at grade level (4th). It reviews what was covered in the grade 3 text anyway. (nt) - Colleen 7:38 Jul 26 (0)

Greek help re: iota subscript... - karenciavo 7:27 Jul 26 (5)

• Re: Greek help re: iota subscript... - Carolyn in MN 8:48 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thank you Carolyn :-) nt - karenciavo 10:37 Jul 26 (0)
• It's largely vestigial (m) - Ian 8:04 Jul 26 (1)
  • Thank you Ian. That helps. nt - karenciavo 10:37 Jul 26 (0)
• Ugh, I'm tired I guess, it's iota subscript not subscript iota. Yes, I know there are other typos. nt - karenciavo 7:51 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used the Wonder Number Game? - Dawn K 7:11 Jul 26 (5)

• I *love* the Wonder Number Game!.. - Ellie 8:48 Jul 26 (4)
  • Where can you get the Wonder Number Game & the lesson plans? nt - mom2abcd 10:15 Jul 26 (2)
    • Here's a source... - Ellie 10:35 Jul 26 (1)
      • Thanks! Found it at Rainbow Resource (and a free variation...) - mom2abcd 10:44 Jul 26 (0)
  • Where can you get the Wonder Number Game & the lesson plans? nt - mom2abcd 9:26 Jul 26 (0)

I Can Do All Things.....Feed My Sheep.....Both?... - AleeG 7:09 Jul 26 (2)

• I'd choose Feed My Sheep for the older one & I Can Do All Things with the younger one (more) - Kelly in VA 9:15 Jul 26 (0)
• I have been trying to decide the same thing in re: my 9yo and 7yo (m) - lee 7:45 Jul 26 (0)

Help choosing math program - kylanjovan 7:08 Jul 26 (17)

• I'm beginning to wonder if the struggle has more to do with not enough practice... - kylanjovan 8:09 Jul 26 (3)
  • Couple options... - OhElizabeth 10:10 Jul 26 (2)
    • Guess I should have explained... - OhElizabeth 10:12 Jul 26 (1)
      • Games would be great to use... He LOVES games. nt - kylanjovan 15:00 Jul 26 (0)
• RightStart will give you the asian approach that you liked about Singapore, but with... - OhElizabeth 7:21 Jul 26 (4)
  • What is the Asian approach? (I use Singapore) nm - Nan in Mass 12:08 Jul 26 (1)
    • The way asian languages say numbers reflects place value better than english... - OhElizabeth 16:29 Jul 26 (0)
  • I have to give a vote into Right Start as well - TeachingMom 8:36 Jul 26 (0)
  • I definitely like the asian approach, with lots of hands-on and games - I will definitely consider it. nt - kylanjovan 7:48 Jul 26 (0)
• You aren't using manipulatives with Singapore? - CED 7:20 Jul 26 (5)
  • Re: You aren't using manipulatives with Singapore? - kylanjovan 7:32 Jul 26 (4)
    • Even though first grade math is not difficult, the Singapore's teacher guide (m) - mandyd 18:31 Jul 26 (0)
    • Longish - CED 13:21 Jul 26 (2)
      • Thanks! I'm printing this up for myself. nt - WendyWords 17:40 Jul 26 (0)
      • Thanks! I think those suggestions will be really helpful.... - kylanjovan 14:57 Jul 26 (0)
• Math-U-See.nt - Greta Lea:) 7:12 Jul 26 (1)
  • Re: Math-U-See.nt - kylanjovan 7:23 Jul 26 (0)

HELP! What do I do after Intermidiate Language Lessons?????? - maggie 5:54 Jul 26 (3)

• Maggie, did you like it? - Joyful 16:41 Jul 26 (0)
• MFW does a grammar overview - you might check their language arts page (nt) - Julie in MN 7:17 Jul 26 (0)
• R&S English 5 or CW Aesop B? (m) - Michele in MN 6:54 Jul 26 (0)

Betsy-Tacy books -- should I stop my 9 yo at some point in the series? m - profmom 5:35 Jul 26 (4)

• Thanks guys! That helps! nt - profmom 20:57 Jul 26 (0)
• A friend stopped. We didn't. (more) - KPzz 13:53 Jul 26 (0)
• I wouldn't stop her. I'd read the whole series by that age. Even the books when Betsy's older are quite suitable for a 9 year old. (nt) - Colleen 7:22 Jul 26 (0)
• She may just naturally lose interest for awhile until her social (more) - Delbra 7:21 Jul 26 (0)

Looking for opinions on BJU Math 7th grade..THanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 5:12 Jul 26 (2)

• We liked it. I thought it was a great overview for (m) - Michele in MN 7:01 Jul 26 (0)
• Well, we haven't used it yet, BUT...... - Angela in GA 6:37 Jul 26 (0)

If I'm using SWR what other Language Arts do I need? - Nancy in Oh 5:02 Jul 26 (1)

• Were you planning on copywork? (m) - OhElizabeth 6:07 Jul 26 (0)

Sonlight science? - Shari 4:33 Jul 26 (2)

• I didn't much care for SL's science, either (m) - SolaMichella 8:01 Jul 26 (0)
• I grew tired of SL science and have finally found something that excites me....(m) - Colleen 7:37 Jul 26 (0)

Thinking about piano lessons, but not sure how to interview teacher..... - Carol 3:25 Jul 26 (13)

• Re: Thinking about piano lessons, but not sure how to interview teacher..... - K in VA 22:50 Jul 28 (0)
• I think that is reasonable for an experienced teacher who does a good job, so... (m) - angela in ohio 17:52 Jul 26 (0)
• Can you attend a free lesson? - Julie in MN 7:15 Jul 26 (0)
• $80 a month works out to $20 per lesson, and I don't think that is too much (m) - Lenora in MD 7:01 Jul 26 (2)
  • The price doesn't seem out of line to me either. nt - Julie in CA 11:11 Jul 26 (0)
  • Agreed. That's what my dh charges for guitar, piano, or voice. We paid $25/half hour for my son's drum lessons. nt - Niffercoo 11:09 Jul 26 (0)
• Cost seems very high ... - Margaret 6:41 Jul 26 (1)
  • Agree-- $80/month is way too high. Some parts of the country - mom2abcd 7:38 Jul 26 (0)
• We're paying $60 a month for weekly 30 min. lessons. ... - Peggy in Va 6:01 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Thinking about piano lessons, but not sure how to interview teacher..... - paula 5:19 Jul 26 (0)
• Here's what I'd want to know... - Rebecca in VA 4:35 Jul 26 (2)
  • Also....... - Busy Mom 12:51 Jul 26 (0)
  • More questions... is she nice, is she good with kids, can she *teach* or - mom2abcd 7:40 Jul 26 (0)

MATH ? for 1st & 3rd grade - Kristie 22:31 Jul 25 (4)

• If this is the book I think it is..... - Peggy inVa 8:08 Jul 26 (0)
• I had to look up "standards-based" *LOL* - CED 7:17 Jul 26 (2)
  • hee hee.... - Kristie 10:14 Jul 26 (1)
    • About recopying... - CED 13:57 Jul 26 (0)

Need help choosing a Latin Curriculum for our second year of Latin - Jenn in Mo 21:42 Jul 25 (2)

• We did LP1 this year as well, and are moving on to LP2... - Dawn 7:05 Jul 26 (0)
• if it is any consolation, with LP2 you begin to "get it" > - BMC 4:12 Jul 26 (0)

Can't access the WP site. Anyone else having trouble? I need - Magic Wand 21:36 Jul 25 (2)

• I tried but can't get on their site right now either... - Jennifer in FL 22:15 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks for the number. nt - Magic Wand 23:37 Jul 25 (0)

OhElizabeth - Couple of Questions. Thank you. - MacKenzie 20:32 Jul 25 (4)

• Re: OhElizabeth - THANK YOU! - MacKenzie 11:16 Jul 26 (0)
• I ordered through the RS website because... - Sarah in VA 4:21 Jul 26 (0)
• You asked where to buy RS stuff... - OhElizabeth 20:59 Jul 25 (0)
• Some answers... - OhElizabeth 20:49 Jul 25 (0)

Here it is!!! Our plan for dc in 4th, 3rd, 1st, and K... - Lillian 20:09 Jul 25 (4)

• Thanks for the encouragement!! My dc are READY to start! nm - Lillian 8:08 Jul 26 (0)
• Looks good; I know you'll enjoy Core 3! (nt) - Colleen 0:20 Jul 26 (0)
• That looks exciting -- I must be a homeschooler! Thanks for the share. nt. - Vanna 20:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Wonderful plan! I have a 4th, 2nd and 1st so I am going to come back and read your post when I am ready to plan my year. nt - Lisa in TX 20:47 Jul 25 (0)

I *still* can't decide whether to buy SL Core 3, and I covet wisdom and advice (m) - Dana in NC 20:02 Jul 25 (11)

• Re: I *still* can't decide whether to buy SL Core 3, and I covet wisdom and advice (m) - Debra in CO 8:21 Jul 26 (0)
• We just finished Core 3 and had a great year . . . - lisa 5:44 Jul 26 (0)
• We do alot of SL in the afternoons.. - Donna T. 5:42 Jul 26 (0)
• We use Sonlight for readers and Read-alouds....(m) - Amy in OH 4:32 Jul 26 (0)
• We do some of our R-A at night as well, but do more at breakfast and lunch. I can't tell you if you should buy it though. we have used it for years and love it.NT - Becki in IN 4:30 Jul 26 (0)
• I have agonized about this for the last two years and so far, I've opted to 'stay the course' and not do Sonlight...sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 1:55 Jul 26 (0)
• We always cover SL history in the afternoons, so your plan seems totally reasonable to me...(m) - Colleen 0:19 Jul 26 (2)
  • I hadn't thought doing the Core 3 RAs during our regular bedtime reading time! Thanks. nt - Dana in NC 0:51 Jul 26 (1)
    • We do all our Solight read-alouds at bed-time (Done K, busy with 1) - Hannah 2:04 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: I *still* can't decide whether to buy SL Core 3, and I covet wisdom and advice (m) - Chris in CA 20:35 Jul 25 (0)
• I went back and forth too, but.. - Lillian 20:19 Jul 25 (0)

Pianimals or Music for Little Mozarts for my 5 year old ds? Any preference? nt - NancyR 19:16 Jul 25 (4)

• Piggyback question: Do you need seperate Pianimals books for each kid? (This looks great - I'm buying it and I wasn't even looking for a piano course!) nt - lisa 18:44 Jul 26 (0)
• We LOVE Pianimals too!!!!!! nm - LindaO in Va 11:08 Jul 26 (0)
• Have you looked at Kinderbach? - Becky in IA 7:28 Jul 26 (0)
• Pianimals has been a big hit in our home. nt - katie4 6:14 Jul 26 (0)

Does anyone schedule cleaning THIS way??? (somewhat curriculum related.) - Praisefor3 18:58 Jul 25 (18)

• this is my favorite thing to schedule (I know I'm whacked).... - sandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:14 Jul 26 (0)
• Yes, but we don't take time off from school... - LCGal 11:26 Jul 26 (0)
• We do this as well - txhomemom 11:12 Jul 26 (0)
• That's pretty much what we've been doing... - Greta Lea:) 7:36 Jul 26 (0)
• Re: Does anyone schedule cleaning THIS way??? (somewhat curriculum related.) - paula 5:22 Jul 26 (0)
• No - with 6 kids my house would be a disaster if I only cleaned once a week. We do bathrooms and vacuuming daily! nt - Ria 5:07 Jul 26 (4)
  • Even with cleaning "once a week" there's still daily stuff... - Ellie 20:53 Jul 26 (0)
  • Yep, at a minimum, the bathroom sinks/toilets get a quick daily wipe and the main area gets vacuumed. It really only takes a few minutes. (nt) - Colleen 8:42 Jul 26 (1)
    • Bathrooms and vacuum are dailys here too, just add-on's to the "spread-it-all-out-over-the-week. And... - LH 16:53 Jul 26 (0)
  • I agree. We have to vac most rooms except the bedrooms each day and at leat wipe down the bathroom with clorox wipes. nt - Suein PA 5:13 Jul 26 (0)
• I sure applaud you all for having that much energy... - TeachingMom 21:46 Jul 25 (0)
• That's exactly how we did it... - Ellie 21:39 Jul 25 (0)
• No, I do the Spread-it-all-out-from-Monday-Friday and take the weekends off - LH 20:24 Jul 25 (2)
  • I vote for Praisefor3's method of cleaning! sm - Vanna 20:37 Jul 25 (1)
    • Oops! That should say "LH's" cleaning method, spread it out (I'm going to bed now) nt - Vanna 20:51 Jul 25 (0)
• I've thought about it but (m) - Dana in NC 20:19 Jul 25 (0)
• I've thought about ...... - EchoMom 20:00 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, except my cleaning day is Monday... - Tommysmommy 19:51 Jul 25 (0)

Fun *extras* for 1st--3rd gr... anything you're really excited about using this year (or things that were a really big hit when you had kiddos that age)? nt - Virginia Heather 18:43 Jul 25 (3)

• Field Trip Fridays (a field trip every Friday in September while the weather in the NE is still nice...) m - Vanna 20:46 Jul 25 (0)
• Willie Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook (m) - mamato3 19:47 Jul 25 (0)
• Great topic! I'm looking forward to reading everyone's posts also - Laura in MO 19:12 Jul 25 (0)

CED, Shay and other SM users, I have a follow up question for you all (m) - mamato3 18:39 Jul 25 (3)

• Thanks ladies for your help. I alway forget to look in my bookmarks for the drill sites I've saved (m) - mamato3 6:20 Jul 26 (0)
• I can only be of limited help (m) - Shay 20:35 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: CED, Shay and other SM users, I have a follow up question for you all (m) - CED 19:05 Jul 25 (0)

Scheduling ?/chores/school/not beating the children advice needed. - Alison in KY 17:38 Jul 25 (18)

• We don't eat breakfast until the morning chores are done m - Dawn in TN 9:24 Jul 26 (0)
• Scheduling ?/chores/school/not beating the children advice needed. (m) - Kim 6:21 Jul 26 (0)
• What we do - Closeacademy 4:37 Jul 26 (0)
• What I've done with my 6yr old. - Jessica in GA 23:02 Jul 25 (0)
• some ideas - Kristie 22:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Why does housework need to be done before school? Sounds insane to me... - OhElizabeth 20:55 Jul 25 (1)
  • I used to feel this way........ - EchoMom 7:19 Jul 26 (0)
• Just a couple of thoughts here.....m - DianeJM 20:26 Jul 25 (0)
• A clean house...hummm...are we supposed to do that too? - Pam in MS 20:18 Jul 25 (0)
• Flylady saves my sanity....... - Peela 19:55 Jul 25 (1)
  • I just started attending a homeschooler's flylady meeting! -m - Kathie in VA 20:51 Jul 25 (0)
• Oh, my . . . - Alison in GA 19:45 Jul 25 (0)
• Chores - janette2mom 18:42 Jul 25 (0)
• Here is a place I have found some cleaning help .. - Cheller 18:37 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Scheduling ?/chores/school/not beating the children advice needed. - Pam L 18:33 Jul 25 (0)
• Your 7 yo ds sounds just like my 7 yo ds........... - EchoMom 18:04 Jul 25 (0)
• I have a solution for the pencil-problem - CED 18:01 Jul 25 (1)
  • I did this too. At first - LH 20:27 Jul 25 (0)

Art and Music Appreciation Books - JT in AZ 17:29 Jul 25 (4)

• Thank you for the ideas. nt - JT in AZ 6:57 Jul 26 (0)
• The Usborne Introduction to Art (Internet-Linked)... - Stacia 21:42 Jul 25 (1)
  • Yes, I second the recommendation for Usborne Intro to Art. (nt) - Colleen 0:29 Jul 26 (0)
• Story of the Orchestra....m - mamato3 18:49 Jul 25 (0)

anybody know of an email loop for Professor B Math? - AngieW in Texas 16:54 Jul 25 (8)

• ProfessorBMath@yahoogroups.com - mom2abcd 7:53 Jul 26 (4)
  • I haven't been able to find it either. (nt) - ballzy 21:15 Jul 26 (2)
    • Try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProfessorBMath - mom2abcd 19:27 Jul 27 (1)
      • Thanks. That worked. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:06 Jul 27 (0)
  • is it set up yet? yahoo said there wasn't a group with that name. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:23 Jul 26 (0)
• Did you try uprofb @yahoogroups? If that one is dead, let's start a new one! - mom2abcd 20:53 Jul 25 (2)
  • I'm on that list, and it is dead. I don't even think there is a moderator.....(m) - ballzy 23:57 Jul 25 (0)
  • that's the one that appears to be dead ... - AngieW in Texas 20:58 Jul 25 (0)

Handwriting software..... - NancyR 16:33 Jul 25 (9)

• Have you seen handwritingforkids.com? Go take a look at that site!! m - KLynnTX 19:56 Jul 25 (1)
  • Great site!! Thanks! nt - NancyR 5:53 Jul 26 (0)
• I love Educational Fontware - Cindyg 19:39 Jul 25 (1)
  • Re: I love Educational Fontware - profmom 20:27 Jul 25 (0)
• I have it... - Michelle My Bell 18:33 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks - but, I'm not sure if I want this yet. nt - NancyR 19:14 Jul 25 (0)
• I use EF. m - Stacy in NJ 18:28 Jul 25 (2)
  • Can you tell me how it works? - NancyR 19:09 Jul 25 (1)
    • yes and yes. You can control the size of the fonts and add blank spaces. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:56 Jul 25 (0)

Jackdaws....has anyone used these? Any thoughts, info, schedules, help???? nm - AmyinAlaska 16:06 Jul 25 (1)

• They're a huge waste of money and there are a wealth of primary sources online and printed in books at your library, all free. nt - Regena in KY 5:48 Jul 26 (0)

Spelling workout - I'm confused - Mary 16:04 Jul 25 (5)

• Re: Spelling workout - I'm confused - Sharon in NY 16:21 Jul 25 (4)
  • We did the same as Sharron, except if ds got all of the words right in the pre-test, we didn't take the post-test and did the lesson and challenge words. - Pam in MS 20:22 Jul 25 (0)
  • I used the Teacher's Guide for the supplied example sentences (sm) - KPzz 17:21 Jul 25 (2)
    • What we do (m) - katalaska 17:30 Jul 25 (1)
      • I think it is an excellent idea to combine handwriting and spelling (sm) - KPzz 13:58 Jul 26 (0)

Child's Geography - Terabith 16:00 Jul 25 (1)

• C/P from their website: 9m) - SolaMichella 8:05 Jul 26 (0)

Does anyone let your kids read abridged classics? If not, why? tia nt - Mel 15:52 Jul 25 (12)

• We don't usually because...(m) - Lisa Beth in CA 23:26 Jul 26 (0)
• Thank you everyone! :0) nt - Mel 7:35 Jul 26 (0)
• I do, but that will change as they get older. nt - Lana in TX 20:41 Jul 25 (0)
• Not usually abridged, but re-tellings of classics that are worthwhile in their own right? Yes. - Jenny in Florida 20:23 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm extremely selective, but occasionally do this. - Carol in Cal. 18:43 Jul 25 (0)
• Well I let my oldest son read abridged classics when he was younger...more - Gloria in AR 18:39 Jul 25 (0)
• They read them for fun - Maverick 18:20 Jul 25 (0)
• I do, as read alouds and with discretion. - Kristine out of lurking 16:15 Jul 25 (0)
• Three reasons why I don't off the top of my head... - karenciavo 16:04 Jul 25 (3)
  • Number 2 is our reason (nt) - Laura in China 0:54 Jul 26 (0)
  • #2 is my reason (nt) - CED 16:41 Jul 25 (0)
  • ITA we don't for reasons # 1 and # 2 nt - Chris in CA 16:19 Jul 25 (0)

For those looking for the secular WInter Promise yahoo group - Osmosis Mom 15:41 Jul 25 (0)

Okay, have any of you actually read War and Peace? (m) - mel 15:32 Jul 25 (22)

• Do I get any credit at all for Anna Karenina? didn't think so....nt - Stacey in NM 7:40 Jul 26 (0)
• Thank you everyone! One more question - What "version" would you recommend? I saw quite a few online - not sure which to choose. - Mel 7:32 Jul 26 (4)
  • Unfortunately, I don't think Volokhonsky and Pevear have translated W&P. If they have, definitely buy that edition. Otherwise, go for the Constance Garnett translation. (nt) - Colleen 7:42 Jul 26 (3)
    • Colleen, what about this one? (link inside) - Mel 7:52 Jul 26 (2)
      • I wouldn't invest in Briggs's new translation. I'd buy a used Garnett translation and then invest in Pevear, which I think is in the works. (nt) - Colleen 8:25 Jul 26 (1)
        • thank you nt - mel 19:54 Jul 26 (0)
• Yes, twice, the first time while studying Russian history and language. I love this book. (nt) - Colleen 0:27 Jul 26 (0)
• I read it, along with Anna Karinina and Brothers Karamozov, when I was living in Russia. W&P was my favorite of the 3. nt - MeganP 0:20 Jul 26 (0)
• My 15 year old dd (10th grade) is reading it, too! I never read it myself...nt - Kelly in VA 20:07 Jul 25 (0)
• I read it in highschool during the summer. It's not a difficult book to read, really. Some of the history, politics and war were a bit beyond my knowledge, but I enjoyed it. nt - Dana in NC 19:54 Jul 25 (0)
• I started to read it because I felt I should and I finished it because it was a good read. nm - Terri in NS 18:24 Jul 25 (0)
• My 14yo dd is currently reading (and *loving*) it. [nt] - Anita in KC 18:05 Jul 25 (0)
• I read it when I was preggo with #2 ... - Yevrah 17:51 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, about 18 years ago. 16yods is reading it now. I love Tolstoy, but this one wasn't my favorite. I like Anna Karenina much better. nt - Raders Fan 17:14 Jul 25 (0)
• I have read several of his works. I read them in high school for fun. I did not find W&P hard to get through it had some slow moments IMO. :o) nt - Lisa in WV 17:03 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, whole thing. Before I had kids (!!!) It's great! - Maureen in TN 15:47 Jul 25 (0)
• I have, as well as almost everything else written by Tolstoy. I't not his best work : - p nm - Stacy in NJ 15:47 Jul 25 (2)
  • What is your favorite? (nt) - CED 16:42 Jul 25 (1)
    • The Death of Ivan Ilych. I think he's much better in short story form, although I do like Anna K. nm - Stacy in NJ 17:59 Jul 25 (0)
• I got through a 1/3 of it in 8th grade on my own for fun. nt - Closeacademy 15:35 Jul 25 (2)
  • Why did you stop? What are you thoughts on the book? Is it one of those hard to get into books? nt - mel 15:44 Jul 25 (1)
    • I was only 13, kids at school were making fun of me for reading this huge book - Closeacademy 4:41 Jul 26 (0)

SWR yahoo group (m) - Dawn in TN 14:39 Jul 25 (1)

• The curse of Montezuma is upon you... - OhElizabeth 14:46 Jul 25 (0)

So right at 10:00 (school start time for us) guess who rang the doorbell? - lori in tx 13:32 Jul 25 (1)

• wrong board nt - lori in tx 13:35 Jul 25 (0)

Megan P - re MOH and SOTW - it was getting buried :-) m - Linda G in New Zealand 13:25 Jul 25 (1)

• Re: Megan P - re MOH and SOTW - it was getting buried :-) m - MeganP 0:27 Jul 26 (0)

Tanglewood Lesson Plans - FLSue 13:23 Jul 25 (0)

Is Treasure Islands by Robert Louis Stevenson appropriate for 7 yr old DS? (I've never read it myself, but ds checked it out from the library) nt - Lynn in CA 13:22 Jul 25 (8)

• Yes. We have an abridged, illustrated version. My 4yo loved it. nt - Stacey in NM 7:42 Jul 26 (0)
• Yes, a real challenge to read aloud, but I was surprised how much the kids loved it. I guess that's why its a classic! nt - Peela 5:43 Jul 26 (0)
• My bright 4yo enjoyed it as a read aloud... and so did I! We would explain anything he missed... nt - Kay in Cal 18:09 Jul 25 (0)
• My 8 yr old Dd loved it, along with Swiss Family Robinson... - Pesosue 15:34 Jul 25 (0)
• I just did this with my boys (9, 7, 5) and they *loved* it. - Debra in CO 14:42 Jul 25 (0)
• Well, *I* struggled to figure out a lot of the vocabulary, speech patterns and sentence structure... - Lori D. 13:49 Jul 25 (1)
  • Same here, the narrative part was ok, but the dialog between the pirates was *very* difficult for me to read aloud. (nt) - EKS 18:51 Jul 25 (0)
• High tension, violence, challenging vocabulary...Is it abridged? Most 7 yo kids would struggle with it, but not be harmed, IMO. nt - Laura in CT 13:46 Jul 25 (0)

A Scholarship Vocabulary Program by Amsco - Maverick 13:09 Jul 25 (0)

What was the site with those awesome binder title pages?? Thanks in advance - nt - StaceyinLA 13:07 Jul 25 (3)

• Okay, that sounds wrong - it's those history/science pages to slip in your binder cover... nt - StaceyinLA 13:47 Jul 25 (2)
  • Is this it? link inside :-) - Peggy in Va 14:01 Jul 25 (1)
    • YES - THANKS!!! nt - StaceyinLA 14:20 Jul 25 (0)

Is there a packaged Classical curriculum (like Calvert) for high school? nt - d4pw in So.FLA 12:51 Jul 25 (1)

• Covenant Home Curriculum. link inside... - Donna A. 12:59 Jul 25 (0)

Starting RS with a Kindergartener - What Do I Buy? - MacKenzie 12:36 Jul 25 (6)

• Thank you for your posts! I'm feeling more confident already (m) - Mackenzie 19:47 Jul 25 (0)
• Hurray, you're going to love it! (m) - OhElizabeth 14:43 Jul 25 (0)
• Level B - Closeacademy 12:42 Jul 25 (3)
  • Re: Level B - Abacus? - MacKenzie 13:11 Jul 25 (2)
    • We have the plastic one and it is holding up great. We've used it two years with two children - no problem. nt - Lisa in TX 20:52 Jul 25 (0)
    • We only have the plastic one - Closeacademy 13:47 Jul 25 (0)

Are the Greenleaf books "Famous men of the..." useful without the accompaning Guide? Is the Guide book helpful? nt - Jacqui in mo 12:12 Jul 25 (5)

• Thanks everyone. This was helpful! nt - Jacqui in mo 17:55 Jul 25 (0)
• They guides are very nice...(I have both Greenleaf and Memoria Press) - CED 17:43 Jul 25 (0)
• You might want to check out Memoria Press' new edition of this book (sm) - Yevrah 15:05 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks for the info! I think this is what they were missing! nt - Regena in KY 5:49 Jul 26 (0)
• They are interesting to read. The guides make them into an actual course. nt - Ellie 13:42 Jul 25 (0)

Need Advice and Help from a Latin, SWR , Writing, History, lg. family, newborn expert! Pretty please!...(LONG) - Deborah 11:25 Jul 25 (20)

• Re: Need Advice and Help from a Latin, SWR , Writing, History, lg. family, newborn expert! Pretty please!...(LONG) - Tammi 9:37 Jul 26 (0)
• ok..{{{Group Hug}}} Thank You ladies sooo much for you sweet words, hugs and encouragment!!! - Deborah 3:16 Jul 26 (0)
• First off, I would take a longer break - m - StaceyinLA 14:09 Jul 25 (2)
  • Re: First off, I would take a longer break - m - Deborah 4:16 Jul 26 (1)
    • A few... - StaceyinLA 16:40 Jul 26 (0)
• I have 5 boys ages 9 to 3 months and we're moving in 2 weeks... - Lori 14:04 Jul 25 (1)
  • Re: I have 5 boys ages 9 to 3 months and we're moving in 2 weeks... - Deborah 4:11 Jul 26 (0)
• Congratulations on your precious baby.....m - momof7 12:53 Jul 25 (2)
  • btw..thank you for the congrats..don't know about you, but we didn't get that much after the 3rd kid! : ) nt. - Deborah 3:23 Jul 26 (1)
    • LOL Same here! nt - saved1112 22:52 Jul 26 (0)
• Oh my!!! .... - Susan in SoCal 12:49 Jul 25 (3)
  • Re: Oh my!!! .... - Deborah 3:37 Jul 26 (2)
    • More thoughts... - Susan in SoCal 9:10 Jul 26 (1)
      • Henle is being offered on-line with Martin Cothran for $75 for the semester. Link inside - momof7 9:34 Jul 26 (0)
• You only took off FOUR weeks, and you think that was too long?? Girl!... - Ellie 12:02 Jul 25 (2)
  • Dear Ellie.... - Deborah 3:46 Jul 26 (1)
    • (((Deborah)))) Can I come over if I... - Ellie 8:53 Jul 26 (0)
• Bless your heart! - Yevrah 12:01 Jul 25 (2)
  • Re: Bless your heart! - Deborah 4:02 Jul 26 (1)
    • A few answers.... - Yevrah 5:23 Jul 26 (0)

Can you look at slides with the Carson MagniScope? n/t - one_l_michele 10:54 Jul 25 (0)

OKay just when I thought I was getting smarter I can't figure out what I am doing. I need some scheduling help for fifth grade. - MelissaJ 10:47 Jul 25 (3)

• Re: OKay just when I thought I was getting smarter I can't figure out what I am doing. I need some scheduling help for fifth grade. - Deborah 12:01 Jul 25 (0)
• We did one lesson per day except on test days.... - jac 11:50 Jul 25 (1)
  • That sounds like a good plan. Thanks NT - MelissaJ 11:56 Jul 25 (0)

Solid book recommendation for a Homeschool Skeptic - PACS Mama 10:32 Jul 25 (5)

• lately I've been reading Homeschool Burnout by the Moores and this book is packed with lots of studies done on benefits of homeschooling nt - can never remember my "handle" 9:23 Jul 26 (0)
• Home Schooling, the Right Choice by Chris Klicka....m - DianeJM 20:30 Jul 25 (0)
• Family Matters by David Guterson (written by a public school teacher whose children are hoemschooled) - very good and moderate in its tone; I also love anything by John Taylor Gatto, but perhaps a little shrill/radical for your purposes - nt - lisa 10:37 Jul 25 (1)
  • Just want to second this one - this is the book that caused me to even *consider* hsing! nt - OhM 13:24 Jul 25 (0)
• anything by John Taylor Gatto :-) nt - Peek a Boo 10:36 Jul 25 (0)

CW users: Do you work your way through Aesop A with a 3rd grader and go straight through the 18 weeks . - Lisa in Tx 10:03 Jul 25 (9)

• Honestly... - Susan in SoCal 13:02 Jul 25 (3)
  • Susan, can I ask you a question? So did you proceed through Aesop A--all 18 weeks? - Lisa in Tx 14:24 Jul 25 (2)
    • When I finished Aesop A, I moved right into B... - Susan in SoCal 15:02 Jul 25 (1)
      • That helps to know; thanks so much. - Lisa in Tx 15:29 Jul 25 (0)
• Is this known by a different name? - E 10:17 Jul 25 (4)
  • I believe it is only sold through a few places, one of - Lisa in Tx 10:59 Jul 25 (3)
    • www.bethsbookstore.com - She is just getting her website (m) - Michele in MN 11:31 Jul 25 (2)
      • UGH! It's www.bethsbookshop.com -- I've linked it inside for anyone needing the correct site! - Michele in MN 12:32 Jul 25 (0)
      • I had a good experience with BethsBookStore; good communication, service, quick shipping, etc. (NT) - lh 12:07 Jul 25 (0)

ETC4 ~ Any reason NOT to skip this and come back to it later? - Colleen in SEVA 9:37 Jul 25 (6)

• We skipped 4 and are now working on 8 - Laura in China 17:41 Jul 25 (0)
• I still think it's good to do it in order since bk 5 has multi syllable words so we plodded thru it but will definitely do bk 4 1/2 down the road for more practice. nt - Ann In WA 12:48 Jul 25 (1)
  • I think this is an excellent suggestion! - Lolly 16:40 Jul 25 (0)
• mho. - Lolly 10:02 Jul 25 (2)
  • Good point. Perhaps I should still do the book now, but skip the "Rules" sections and the activities where he has to actually divide the word into syllables? nt - Colleen in SEVA 10:16 Jul 25 (1)
    • But learning the rules for syllabication really helps some kids learn to read multi-syllable words... - Greta Lea:) 13:34 Jul 25 (0)

scheduling question - MelissaJ 9:20 Jul 25 (6)

• I make a chart for the semester (usually 2 per year) - DollyM 15:52 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: scheduling question - mel 15:26 Jul 25 (0)
• We assign a certain amount of work, usually. - Jenny in Florida 10:40 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: scheduling question - Peggy in Va 9:53 Jul 25 (1)
  • I should add though - be flexible. nt - Peggy in Va 9:54 Jul 25 (0)
• how many kiddos do you have? my first suggestion would be to - Peek a Boo 9:53 Jul 25 (0)

Confession time - how do I "get into" reading the classics? - Christy in CO 8:57 Jul 25 (8)

• I do love Classics but tend to learn alongside my kids.... - Peela 19:06 Jul 25 (0)
• I don't read "literature" classics... - CED 15:04 Jul 25 (0)
• If it were me . . . - Kristine out of lurking 14:59 Jul 25 (0)
• You might also try... - Susan in TN 13:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Well, now, maybe you just haven't found... - Jill, OK in VA 12:10 Jul 25 (0)
• SWB's WEM is an *excellent* place to start. nm - LisaNY 10:26 Jul 25 (1)
  • Yes, except for heaven's sake don't start with "Don Quixote" (sp?) as recommended. - Carol in Cal. 14:17 Jul 25 (0)
• Audio books as you read along? (sm & link) - karenciavo 9:24 Jul 25 (0)

Would you use any of these books for read alouds with 8 yo ds? - Praisefor3 8:29 Jul 25 (18)

• Personally I have waited with Mark Twain. He is SO irreverent. - Carol in Cal. 18:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Definitely not The Giver...to many heavy issues for 8 yr old to grasp IMO nt - Ann In WA 12:51 Jul 25 (0)
• Good advice...and a clarification... - Praisefor3 11:01 Jul 25 (7)
  • I did misunderstand your first post..... - momof7 13:45 Jul 25 (0)
  • I understood your original post : ) nt - Chris in CA 12:32 Jul 25 (1)
    • yeah, i totally missed the "listen in" part, but I still wouldn't substitute. unless I exhausted those 242 age-level read alouds :-) nt - Peek a Boo 13:00 Jul 25 (0)
  • *aha* :-) that explains a lot, lol! good luck-- nt - Peek a Boo 12:28 Jul 25 (0)
  • WOW! I was going to make a similar list from all the sources you listed, including TOG! Would you mind sending me a copy of your list? email inside - P 12:01 Jul 25 (2)
    • Could you email it to me, too? Thank you, Praisefor3... (address inside) - Anita in KC 18:16 Jul 25 (0)
    • I sent you an email. Let me know if you don't get it. nt - Praisefor3 13:50 Jul 25 (0)
• i wouldn't use *any* of those simply because there are soooo many *other* good ones that are better for that age. nt - Peek a Boo 9:45 Jul 25 (0)
• A couple you may have to edit - Chris in CA 8:41 Jul 25 (4)
  • Just my opinion... But those all look like junior/senior high level books to me... - Lori D. 9:23 Jul 25 (3)
    • She only wants to know if 8yo can listen in to the read-alouds nt - Chris in CA 12:33 Jul 25 (1)
      • Even as read alouds, I still think the themes and/or style of writing is above most 8yo. JMO! (nt) - Lori D. 13:53 Jul 25 (0)
    • I agree....no way an 8 yr old is ready for Thoreau, Scarlet Letter or Uncle Tom's Cabin..... - momof7 9:58 Jul 25 (0)
• No to the Fredrick Douglas book. nt - WendyWords 8:35 Jul 25 (1)
  • Agreed-read it with my 12 you this year and it is disturbing-was for both of us-being a true story. nt - Catherine 20:26 Jul 25 (0)

Anybody here ever hear of a writing course named Teaching Writing and Structure and Style by Pudewa. sm - Robin 8:06 Jul 25 (8)

• LOTS of people use thie highly recommended curriculum. (m) - Kisa in CA 11:10 Jul 25 (2)
  • Oh man, he is teaching at the same time as SWB. How do yo decide? nt - Robin 19:06 Jul 25 (1)
    • Get the tape of Pudewa as sometimes SWB does not tape hers. You can always ask her beforehand at the booth. nt - Kate CA 1:43 Jul 26 (0)
• Would this be used in addition to grammer? m - Robin 9:19 Jul 25 (2)
  • Re: Would this be used in addition to grammer? m - WendyWords 9:52 Jul 25 (0)
  • Re: Would this be used in addition to grammer? m - Janis in DE 9:31 Jul 25 (0)
• We are using this too. - Beth in TN 8:53 Jul 25 (0)
• Yes, we're using it. It's also known as IEW TWISS... - WendyWords 8:37 Jul 25 (0)

Salminen--here is the link you asked for... thank you! (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 8:05 Jul 25 (1)

• why the link didn't show up, i don't know... i'll try again... - LatinaRepublicana 8:07 Jul 25 (0)

off to Capitola and Santa Cruz for three days... it's got to be cooler than the 115 degrees we've been having here... nt - LatinaRepublicana 8:00 Jul 25 (4)

• Lucky you! :) Have fun and wave hi to my sister for me! nt - Yvette in CA 17:21 Jul 25 (0)
• Oooh, while you're there... can you stop by Mr. Toot's and have a coffee for me? - Susan in SoCal (tired of sweating...) 9:11 Jul 25 (1)
  • And the Farm Bakery near Cabrillo for fruit tarts. And ANYTHING at Gayle's! - Paula H 10:11 Jul 25 (0)
• ABSOLUTELY! We awoke to Monterey Bay fog this morning. Boy, do I love that fog! - Paula H 8:33 Jul 25 (0)

MCP Phonics workbooks - PamDinTN 7:46 Jul 25 (1)

• We have the newest edition (m) - Susan 8:38 Jul 25 (0)

Kim Medin: Please contact me. nt - K-FL 6:34 Jul 25 (0)

I need help with flashcards.... - With Grace 6:27 Jul 25 (4)

• What I have done....m - Julieofsardis 10:11 Jul 25 (3)
  • Thanks Julie...another question.... - With Grace 17:31 Jul 25 (1)
    • I'll try to answer your questions....m - Julieofsardis 20:44 Jul 25 (0)
  • Great idea! I'll use it this year with son who still skip counts a lot of his facts. (nt) - Lori D. 13:57 Jul 25 (0)

"The Grammar of Spelling" R&S Spelling, I can't figure out what to do about spelling (m) - Lee 6:25 Jul 25 (4)

• I'd use a spelling program - Jean in Wisc. 8:25 Jul 25 (2)
  • I guess I'll go w/R&S, sounds like it has a little of everything (m) - lee 8:56 Jul 25 (0)
  • Thanks, that really helped me to narrow it down - lol (m) - lee 8:51 Jul 25 (0)
• I did not like The Grammar of Spelling... - karenciavo 7:08 Jul 25 (0)

Copywork? Looking at Queen, Memoria Press & Classical Copwork (Long) Lots of Questions? Tell me what you are doing for this. - Closeacademy 6:18 Jul 25 (5)

• I have Memorization Verses for Copywork from Queen... - Yevrah 7:54 Jul 25 (1)
  • Interesting - Closeacademy 9:33 Jul 25 (0)
• Try looking here (m) - Lee 6:34 Jul 25 (0)
• I wouldn't buy anything..... - momof7 6:30 Jul 25 (1)
  • I do the same thing. - Kristine out of lurking 6:38 Jul 25 (0)

Great site for doing an insect study! - Diane 6:00 Jul 25 (1)

• This looks great! Thanks for sharing! (nt) - Kim 6:28 Jul 25 (0)

Is Tonga part of Australia? - Laura in China 2:24 Jul 25 (2)

• No... - Deb in NZ 4:38 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thanks Deb - Laura in China 5:22 Jul 25 (0)

Artistic Pursuits or I Can Do All Things? Which would you choose and why? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 1:34 Jul 25 (8)

• just got AP in mail and LOVE WHAT I SEE! (more) - TNLisa 18:11 Jul 25 (0)
• What is the website for I Can Do All Things? I googled and came up with nothing that had to do with drawing. nt - Cindie 4:28 Jul 25 (2)
  • Link Inside - Jen P 4:48 Jul 25 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Cindie 6:00 Jul 25 (0)
• I think is mostly depends on what you want. - Jen P 4:00 Jul 25 (3)
  • Which ICDAT book is this you are describing? Their site had quite a few books and I wasn't sure where to start! nt - Mom to 3 island boys 9:40 Jul 25 (2)
    • Scroll all the way down to the one with the yello cover " I Can Do All Things" Ages 6-10nt - Jen P. 11:39 Jul 25 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Mom to 3 island boys 11:41 Jul 25 (0)

What is an easy format to do a bible study with my 10yo son. more... - DianeL 21:31 Jul 24 (1)

• If he likes mystery you could try Scripture Sleuth link inside.. - Jen P 4:21 Jul 25 (0)

Looking for children's fiction on Egypt for 2nd/3rd. grade (read-aloud/picture books)- can anyone share some favorite titles? Thanks! nm - LisaNY 20:28 Jul 24 (6)

• Coming in late to the discussion, but a few more to add... - Stacia 21:54 Jul 25 (0)
• Thanks, everyone! :o) nm - LisaNY 8:25 Jul 25 (0)
• We enjoyed a lot of the WTM recommendations... - Lori D. 8:05 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you for taking the time to share this info! :o) nm - LisaNY 8:24 Jul 25 (0)
• I have a couple of these although we haven't read them yet. m - Peggy in Va 6:49 Jul 25 (0)
• My boys like Pepi and the Secret Names - picture book(nt) - Laura in China 2:35 Jul 25 (0)

Understanding Writing - Debbie 20:22 Jul 24 (5)

• I've used this for several years, and love it.... - Mindy 9:08 Jul 25 (3)
  • Mindy, I have a question about this program - Debbie B 10:58 Jul 25 (2)
    • Re: Mindy, I have a question about this program - Mindy 15:59 Jul 25 (1)
      • Thank you, this was very helpful and I am saving this information. nt - Debbie B 18:05 Jul 25 (0)
• We are starting this in the fall. I've read through it and I think it's excellent. - Nanci in WA 21:25 Jul 24 (0)

Confused about language arts for K-4 - Jennifer in KY 20:17 Jul 24 (9)

• Just a thought-- (m) - katalaska 11:59 Jul 25 (0)
• Since what you are doing is working so well, (m) - Tammyla 8:22 Jul 25 (3)
  • About those cycles... - profmom 20:39 Jul 25 (0)
  • Re: Since what you are doing is working so well, (m) - Jennifer in KY 11:24 Jul 25 (0)
  • Nicely said, Tammyla. :o) nt - Donna A. 10:51 Jul 25 (0)
• You say that... - Donna A. 6:24 Jul 25 (0)
• No. Don't fix what isn't broken. nt - WendyWords 22:28 Jul 24 (0)
• Stick with what you'd planned on, SP and EFTTC vol2, it sounds like it's working great! Reading much on the board can make us doubt sometimes :o) nt - saved1112 21:13 Jul 24 (0)
• Really, IMHO your dc are way too young to worry about your method being too "loose".. - Ellie 20:32 Jul 24 (0)

outcome on SATs when using MUS - fradonna 20:09 Jul 24 (1)

• Not yet... - Sue in St Pete 13:18 Jul 25 (0)

Pros and Cons of Phonetic Zoo? - Kathryn in GA 19:45 Jul 24 (4)

• To answer questions from below...(including jingles) - Laura R (FL) 4:45 Jul 25 (0)
• One con for my dd - Claire 21:13 Jul 24 (2)
  • They do have a very nice money back guarentee... - Carol in Cal. 18:49 Jul 25 (0)
  • Boom box... haven't heard that said in a while. nt - saved1112 21:27 Jul 24 (0)

SM, I posted a question for you down below re your nature journal page (nt) - Kim 19:14 Jul 24 (2)

• Hey! Sorry I've been so long to respond... (m) - SM 11:17 Jul 25 (1)
  • Thank you for getting back to me... (m) - Kim 15:46 Jul 25 (0)

Has anyone used Rosetta Stone language program for French? Opinions? Any program you like better? - Raea 18:49 Jul 24 (2)

• Have you looked at Le Francais Facile? (m) - Kendra in CA 12:58 Jul 25 (0)
• We used it for French before we went to Europe for Xmas last year........ - Christy in CO 20:10 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone use Teaching Textbooks Math ? I have a question..... - TheWoodPile 18:46 Jul 24 (3)

• We switched to TT Pre Algebra from Saxon 8/7 lesson 100 - Karen in Maryland 4:30 Jul 25 (1)
  • I bought the Saxon 8/7 with the DIVE.... - Nanci 12:05 Jul 25 (0)
• We are going to use TT Pre-Alg. and TT Math 6 (when it comes out in Jan.). - Christy in CO 20:12 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone use LLATL ? I have a question..... - TheWoodPile 18:39 Jul 24 (1)

• LLATL isn't considered to be neoclassical per most folks... - GVA 18:52 Jul 24 (0)

How do you schedule Rod & Staff Science 3? (m) - mel 18:29 Jul 24 (2)

• You really do need the TM :-) ... - Ellie 19:30 Jul 24 (1)
  • Darn! guess I had better get a TM then - thanks again Ellie :0) nt - mel 15:46 Jul 25 (0)

Tricks of the Trade and How to Teach Any Child to Spell --any users out there - Chris in CA 18:21 Jul 24 (0)

Colleen, can you share your philosophy re: handwriting instruction? (m) - AlmostLucy 18:06 Jul 24 (6)

• BTW, there is more than one right way to grip a pencil :). (link only) - Renai 6:30 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm not a fan of handwriting "instruction"...but then again, my boys have naturally nice handwriting, so that makes it easy! (m) - Colleen 23:57 Jul 24 (4)
  • Okay, I'm mostly in agreement, so would you correct... - Magic Wand 7:57 Jul 25 (3)
    • Hi, Wanda. I commented below about WA vs. WS. nt - Lana in TX 14:49 Jul 25 (0)
    • I wouldn't correct it. Actually, knowing me, I probably wouldn't even notice it...(m) - Colleen 8:25 Jul 25 (1)
      • Hi Colleen, - Magic Wand 21:26 Jul 25 (0)

Rod & Staff, is there enough of a writing component or do I need to supplement with a writing program Gr2-7? tia nm - Emily in IL 17:54 Jul 24 (1)

• There is enough writing in Rod and Staff English.... - Alaina 18:09 Jul 24 (0)

Kathie in VA....would you please email me? nt (I'm on board break so probably won't check here). nt - Pensguys 17:38 Jul 24 (0)

Has anyone used Building Thinking Skills Primary? - Dawn K 17:23 Jul 24 (2)

• Just finished with my dd... - Ali in OR 21:14 Jul 24 (0)
• My son enjoyed it at age 5 however...(m) - shelz 17:53 Jul 24 (0)

Narration and SOTW - MM in MN (trying to get it together) 17:19 Jul 24 (5)

• Thank You for Posting on this! We start SOTW next week! - Jessica in GA 21:40 Jul 24 (0)
• I like to do a chapter a week too....... - LindaOz 18:05 Jul 24 (3)
  • Choc. bits! That's what we need . . . - OhM 20:10 Jul 24 (0)
  • What an interesting idea! -m - Kathie in VA 19:25 Jul 24 (1)
    • It would also help with spelling! nt - sted 20:26 Jul 24 (0)

Does anyone have a link for The Easy French Yahoo group site? (nt) - Rebecca in VA 17:03 Jul 24 (1)

• Here it is (link only) - LBC 9:50 Jul 25 (0)

Spelling Workbook curricula--please name them.?(more) - Dawn in MI 16:59 Jul 24 (1)

• Natural Speller? nt - Vanna 19:40 Jul 24 (0)

anyone have the Singapore Math answer keys saved?... - Peela 16:24 Jul 24 (4)

• oooh, found mine! nt - Peela 20:17 Jul 26 (0)
• You have to purchase them (link inside) - Monique in NJ 6:28 Jul 25 (1)
  • they used to be free online. nt - Peela 16:07 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm not sure; it might be copyrighted material. nt - Paula H 17:13 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone have any advance info on MFW G8? - Linda in NM 16:12 Jul 24 (3)

• Re: Anyone have any advance info on MFW G8? - TJMom 20:43 Jul 24 (0)
• That means that Year 5 is being *piloted* with certain families this year. They probably... - Donna A. 16:55 Jul 24 (1)
  • Wish I could pilot...we're doing that time period this year and next <sigh>...nt - Linda in NM 20:22 Jul 24 (0)

sand dough aqueducts? - wendy m 15:58 Jul 24 (3)

• Here's a tip..... - myfunnybunch 19:49 Jul 24 (0)
• I don't have any pics but we made one... - Heather in ON 16:44 Jul 24 (1)
  • Re: I don't have any pics but we made one... - wendy m 17:19 Jul 24 (0)

Link to Mom's lesson plans using WTM - Ame E 15:46 Jul 24 (6)

• Could this be it? - OhM 20:01 Jul 24 (3)
  • I tried to open the files and it wouldn't let me . . . - Cindie 6:07 Jul 25 (0)
  • Yes that's it! Thank you!!! - Ame E. 4:35 Jul 25 (1)
    • looks like these are mainly for grammar stage, using - ame e. 4:47 Jul 25 (0)
• Is it this one? - Beth in TN 15:53 Jul 24 (1)
  • Re: Is it this one? - Ame E. 18:35 Jul 24 (0)

Chris in CA I am addressing your question from way down the board... - MI Mom 15:42 Jul 24 (6)

• Thanks for getting back to me on this - Chris in CA 18:29 Jul 24 (5)
  • I looked at Henle's when I was considering LitCT........m - Cinthya 6:09 Jul 25 (2)
    • Yes, exactly - Chris in CA 8:36 Jul 25 (1)
      • No we havent started yet.............m - Cinthya 14:46 Jul 25 (0)
  • I had a chance to look at ... - MI Mom 4:24 Jul 25 (1)
    • I don't know what it is about 6th grade but that has been my exact experience - Chris in CA 8:34 Jul 25 (0)

Memoria Press Copybooks - Closeacademy 15:08 Jul 24 (3)

• Thanks. - Closeacademy 4:14 Jul 25 (0)
• I have Copybook 1. It begins with tracing and copying the alphabet... - LindaOz 23:29 Jul 24 (0)
• We have used Copybook III. I know it's not the one you asked about, but I can tell you about it so you have SOME idea! - Mom to 3 island boys 19:08 Jul 24 (0)

Questions regarding SOTW 1... - Marsha 14:52 Jul 24 (1)

• Re: Questions regarding SOTW 1... - Jessica in GA 21:45 Jul 24 (0)

Considering getting MFW for my 5th and 3rd grader, tell me what you like/dislike about it? - Monique in NJ 14:42 Jul 24 (9)

• Re: Considering getting MFW for my 5th and 3rd grader, tell me what you like/dislike about it? - Debbie B 3:56 Jul 25 (8)
  • Thank you for the great review! Some more questions... - Monique in NJ 6:24 Jul 25 (7)
    • Not Debbie, but I can help a little.... - Donna A. 10:39 Jul 25 (0)
    • Re: Thank you for the great review! Some more questions... - Debbie B 8:40 Jul 25 (5)
      • You have helped so much that I placed an order today! m - Monique in NJ 16:57 Jul 25 (1)
        • I am glad - Debbie B 18:02 Jul 25 (0)
      • Debbie, can I jump in and ask some questions too? ... - Deborah 9:37 Jul 25 (2)
        • sure ... - Debbie B 10:40 Jul 25 (1)
          • Re: sure ... - Debbie B 10:41 Jul 25 (0)

Astronomy resources for middle school? - Robin in AL 14:07 Jul 24 (2)

• Try Googling "night Sky" - Jean in Wisc. 15:04 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thank you, Jean! nt - Robin 5:15 Jul 25 (0)

Has anyone used Abeka science & history for elementary dc? - Michele in NC 14:03 Jul 24 (5)

• Abeka older elem grades is a bit more intensive than younger grades... - Lisa in VA 8:58 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used Abeka science & history for elementary dc? - Dawne 7:23 Jul 25 (0)
• Michele, I was in a hurry yesterrday and feel I need to add something . . . - Lisa in Tx 6:58 Jul 25 (0)
• I did Abeka last year, here's my take -- FWIW . . . . . - Lisa in Tx 15:08 Jul 24 (0)
• I don't know, but I'm planning on doing this, for the exact reasons you stated!!! Good luck! nm - KLynnTX 14:23 Jul 24 (0)

email acronyms - Robin in VA 13:41 Jul 24 (3)

• This one has educational acronyms... - Ellie 14:32 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thanks Ellie! Both this were very helpful. - Robin in VA 18:02 Jul 24 (0)
• Here's the one I use... - Ellie 14:31 Jul 24 (0)

Mathusee or Right Start? - Nadene 13:38 Jul 24 (6)

• Right Start! - Kathryn in GA 19:48 Jul 24 (0)
• RightStart and then MUS... - GVA 18:55 Jul 24 (0)
• Rightstart ..m - shelz 18:48 Jul 24 (0)
• There's a really thorough comparison someone posted on the... - OhElizabeth 17:17 Jul 24 (0)
• Rightstart. - Maria in Nashville 14:08 Jul 24 (1)
  • How often does RightStart have you do their games?? -m - Kathie in VA 14:24 Jul 24 (0)

Latin Primer II Users -- Can you please share some of your tips (m) - Vanna 13:36 Jul 24 (5)

• Re: Latin Primer II Users -- Can you please share some of your tips (m) - Kathy Weitz 11:05 Jul 25 (0)
• Hmmmm, tips (m) - KPzz 14:08 Jul 24 (3)
  • Thank you and congrats (m) - Vanna 20:30 Jul 25 (2)
    • Here's a link - KPzz 14:10 Jul 26 (1)
      • Wow! Thank you so much (and another question) m - Vanna 20:05 Jul 26 (0)

Please check my 3rd grader's schedule, I'd love opinions, and yes, I have asked this question before... - Pesosue 13:35 Jul 24 (6)

• Artistic Pursuits . . . It has been spoken of highly on this board. I ordered mine, received it , and am excited about it. Check out their website. - Lisa in Tx 14:04 Jul 24 (5)
  • Re: Artistic Pursuits . . . It has been spoken of highly on this board. I ordered mine, received it , and am excited about it. Check out their website. - Pesosue 14:09 Jul 24 (4)
    • I have k-3 Book One. I plan on using it with my . . . - Lisa in Tx 14:50 Jul 24 (3)
      • Thank you Lisa - I think that will work for us too... - Pesosue 15:24 Jul 24 (2)
        • Re: Thank you Lisa - I think that will work for us too... - My ds are 8 & 6; it should work nicely for you. 17:09 Jul 24 (1)
          • Oops . . . how did I do that? I need to stop for the day. - Lisa in Tx 17:10 Jul 24 (0)

SOTW- I, how long does each chapter in AG take? - LJ 13:27 Jul 24 (5)

• 1 chapter per week is fine. It's probably what most do. (sm) - Ali in OR 14:02 Jul 24 (3)
  • Also, how many days a week can I schedule for one chapter a week? nt - LJ 17:14 Jul 24 (2)
    • I'm wondering if I can get "away" with 2 days a week, - LJ 17:20 Jul 24 (1)
      • IMO, you can make it work 2 days/week... - Ali in OR 21:25 Jul 24 (0)
• As long as you want it to <sly grin>. - Kristine out of lurking 13:59 Jul 24 (0)

History ? for those with wisdom - What would you do? - Peggy in Va 13:17 Jul 24 (3)

• We did this also - took two year to do Ancients - boy, was I ready to move on! - Christy in CO 20:19 Jul 24 (0)
• I'd continue with Vol. 1 now. - Kristine out of lurking 14:00 Jul 24 (0)
• just a thought... - Brenda 13:56 Jul 24 (0)

Our 2nd grade cirriculum - any comments, missing anything? - Tabitha 12:52 Jul 24 (7)

• Oh wait...what about math? nt - J in Japan 15:50 Jul 24 (1)
  • Oh yes, we're using AO Horizons Math 2 - forgot about that, it's right on the shelf waiting for us! nt - Tabitha 20:24 Jul 24 (0)
• Looks real good...R&S readers have been a big hit here!..nt - J in Japan 15:47 Jul 24 (0)
• What we are doing.. (m) - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 15:17 Jul 24 (0)
• Very similar to our plans (m) - Shay 14:22 Jul 24 (0)
• I think you will do great (more) - Mel 13:55 Jul 24 (0)
• I'm planning for 2nd grade... - LJ 13:31 Jul 24 (0)

Did anyone receive their 2006-7 CHE/Pandia Press catalog yet? Anyone know about a release date for the Rhetoric stage Ancients Study guide? Last date I had was August. nt - Needleroozer 12:47 Jul 24 (0)

Mystery of History, Tapestry of Grace, History Alive Help please deciding! - Caryl 12:13 Jul 24 (10)

• I will be starting TOG (yr. 1 redesign) for the first time this year (m) - LBC 10:19 Jul 25 (0)
• Have you looked at Truthquest? We are trying to decide as well and have the same goals as you... - Deborah 9:13 Jul 25 (1)
  • However, MFW doesn't use SOTW for... - Donna A. 12:56 Jul 25 (0)
• In my opinion(one who bought and sold both TOG and SOTW), - catalinakel 16:50 Jul 24 (2)
  • Why didn't you like tapestry of grace?nt - Caryl 17:19 Jul 24 (1)
    • I really liked TOG in theory, but - catalinakel 17:47 Jul 24 (0)
• You could still reach your goals with MOH... - WendyWords 12:57 Jul 24 (1)
  • I agree. And one thing I like about MOH... - Donna A. 12:53 Jul 25 (0)
• I have used MOH & TOG... - Janis in DE 12:39 Jul 24 (1)
  • from what I understand about TOG - Brenda 14:14 Jul 24 (0)

Does anyone have a CBD coupon code? - Nonie 11:53 Jul 24 (4)

• 237381GW free shipping on $35 or more. nt - Laura A 11:58 Jul 24 (3)
  • Thanks very much! - Nonie 21:09 Jul 24 (0)
  • do you know an expiration date for this? - Tabitha 12:39 Jul 24 (1)
    • Sept. 1, I think. nt - mom2abcd 13:53 Jul 24 (0)

SWR question for OhElizabeth or anyone who has used this program.... (m) - TarponGirl 11:33 Jul 24 (1)

• Your Getty-Dubay will be fine. - Kristine out of lurking 12:03 Jul 24 (0)

having hard time making decision - history and science... - Capitola Mom 11:19 Jul 24 (1)

• OOOPS! For science, I was looking at Winterpromise animal/habitat study. nt - Capitola Mom 11:20 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone have dc take drum lessons? What is your cost per lesson, how many lessons/wk? Who teaches them? Thanks nt - saved1112 11:06 Jul 24 (3)

• Great timing! My son and I just walked in from a trial lesson. - Jenny in Florida 17:39 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Anyone have dc take drum lessons? What is your cost per lesson, how many lessons/wk? Who teaches them? Thanks nt - Nadene 11:27 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Anyone have dc take drum lessons? What is your cost per lesson, how many lessons/wk? Who teaches them? Thanks nt - KirstenM 11:16 Jul 24 (0)

MOH and SOTW 1 - Julie in FL 10:38 Jul 24 (13)

• We are just coming up to our second cycle of ancient history and we are .... - Linda G in New Zealand 12:55 Jul 24 (7)
  • I would love to hear how you are doing this... - MeganP 23:20 Jul 24 (0)
  • Bible - Julie in Fl 15:46 Jul 24 (5)
    • I guess I decided to go with SOTW and - Alaina 16:39 Jul 24 (4)
      • When comparing them both lesson for lesson... - WendyWords 17:41 Jul 24 (3)
        • These comments are why I encouraged you to have a long term view - you don't have to cover it all the first time round :-) - Linda G in NZ 18:33 Jul 24 (2)
          • Re: These comments are why I encouraged you to have a long term view - you don't have to cover it all the first time round :-) - WendyWords 19:47 Jul 24 (1)
            • Oops. I think I did the same thing you did Alaina... - Linda G in NZ 23:11 Jul 24 (0)
• I'll be using SOTW 1 and MOH 1 together.... (m) - saved1112 11:24 Jul 24 (3)
  • MOH question, if you don't mind.... - Alaina 13:05 Jul 24 (2)
    • I'll try to answer your question... - MeganP 13:39 Jul 24 (1)
      • Ahh, thanks, nt - saved1112 17:55 Jul 24 (0)
• Ctrl F will allow you to search for a topic on the board. nt - katie4 10:45 Jul 24 (0)

Anyone have a coupon code for Rainbow Resource? Thanks. nt - saved1112 10:22 Jul 24 (1)

• I've never seen one -- I don't think it's something they do. nt - abbeyej 12:46 Jul 24 (0)

SOTW 1 with 5th grader. Question about additional reading. (m) - Lady_Dulcinea 10:09 Jul 24 (5)

• We used Sonlight 6 this year - the recommended readers & read-alouds were great! nt - OhM 20:08 Jul 24 (0)
• What we did for additional reading - KPzz 14:13 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: SOTW 1 with 5th grader. Question about additional reading. (m) - MeganP 13:45 Jul 24 (0)
• I'll be doing it with a 6th grader. - Kristine out of lurking 12:06 Jul 24 (0)
• The updated TWTM has a reading list on pgs 368-371. I plan on using some of those books. HTH. nt. - Yvette S. 11:03 Jul 24 (0)

Does anyone here know where I could find a list of Sonlight type readers that correspond with Abeka New World History (6th grade)? thanks, nm - KLynnTX 10:04 Jul 24 (1)

• I love Let the Authors Speak....it is organized by author, title, century/location, with brief description and reading levels. - momof7 16:08 Jul 24 (0)

Abbey...Do you recommend the CDs with Developing Linguistic Patterns....? - Rachel in KY 10:02 Jul 24 (5)

• We absolutly love the CD's.......I love the way he read the poetry... - ldee 18:50 Jul 26 (0)
• I have the book and cd and would not buy the cd if I had it to do over again - Yvonne in CA 22:05 Jul 24 (0)
• I chose not to get them... - abbeyej 13:51 Jul 24 (0)
• I not Abbey either but I do have the program (m) - Clara in Maimi 12:34 Jul 24 (0)
• Not Abbey, but we're using it without the CD's (sm) - Yevrah 11:19 Jul 24 (0)

What is Rainbow Resources's Shipping Times right now?nt - Billie TX 9:58 Jul 24 (2)

• I received my order last week--a little more than a week from when I ordered it. nt - Jean in Wisc. 17:29 Jul 24 (0)
• "Orders are leaving our warehouse within 1-2 weeks from when they are entered" (from their website) nm - Laura in MO 11:19 Jul 24 (0)

Can someone give an opinion of R.E.A.L. Science Biology curriculum (m) - mandyd 9:51 Jul 24 (1)

• Great for first grade. One suggestion (m) - Gigi 17:42 Jul 24 (0)

OK curriculum choices are made but now I am having planning anxiety! - Terri in NS 9:49 Jul 24 (2)

• donnayoung.org has some good suggestions and.... - DMBinTX 8:50 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: OK curriculum choices are made but now I am having planning anxiety! - CED 9:59 Jul 24 (0)

History for 1st grade - anyone doing AM history along with SOTW? - Dawn in TN 9:43 Jul 24 (5)

• Thanks - Dawn in TN 18:53 Jul 24 (0)
• I used SOTW, and when we got to American history events or time periods, I enriched quite a bit. - Cindyg 17:54 Jul 24 (0)
• My approach has just been to take a day or two when a major american holiday comes around and read related books and maybe do a project...more - PameLA in VA 16:39 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: History for 1st grade - anyone doing AM history along with SOTW? - Mom to 3 11:10 Jul 24 (0)
• If I were you, I would pick one or the other. SOTW 1 with activity guide..(more) - katie4 10:27 Jul 24 (0)

Wordsmith Apprentice and/or WS 3 or 4... - Magic Wand 9:42 Jul 24 (5)

• Magic Wand are you still going to use R&S English? m - Lana in TX 14:46 Jul 25 (1)
  • Hey Lana, - Magic Wand 21:23 Jul 25 (0)
• Re: Wordsmith Apprentice and/or WS 3 or 4... - sbs 10:07 Jul 24 (2)
  • Well thanks a lot! LOL! To answer your question... - Magic Wand 10:18 Jul 24 (1)
    • Re: Well thanks a lot! LOL! To answer your question... - sbs 10:27 Jul 24 (0)

Winter Promise AM2 book substitution suggestions... - Magic Wand 9:39 Jul 24 (0)

Is anyone using the WP package for 3 to 4 year olds? - Donna T. 9:25 Jul 24 (0)

Igniting Your Writing is currently available as a free download at homeschoolestore.com (you do have to register). nt - Deb in PA 9:20 Jul 24 (2)

• Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 14:18 Jul 24 (0)
• Thanks, I downloaded it for future use nt - Des 9:41 Jul 24 (0)

WP History and Science programs- Do they come from a Christian perspective?nt - Suein PA 9:17 Jul 24 (1)

• Yes and no. - profmom 13:24 Jul 24 (0)

Comments on "Sword Fighting" by Karyn Henley? - Socal Sandra 9:01 Jul 24 (2)

• We used this last year... m - profmom 13:22 Jul 24 (0)
• I have this, but have never used it. I ended up getting BSGFAA and using that. - MeganP 9:20 Jul 24 (0)

I know this has been asked before - but Math Shark or Flashmaster - will be used by multiple children. Thanks! nt - Monica in AL 8:31 Jul 24 (1)

• That's one of the things that stumped me w/Flashmaster... using it w/ multiple kids -m - Kathie in VA 9:06 Jul 24 (0)

Big Truths for Little Kids vs. Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade (both in the Timberdoodle catalog) (m) - Virginia Heather 8:29 Jul 24 (5)

• Thank you for the feedback... I really appreciate your guidance! - Virginia Heather 14:16 Jul 25 (0)
• I think 5-6 is too young for Training Hearts, Teaching Minds (but am not familiar with Big Truths). nt - Laura in CT 4:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Have you looked at Discover Jesus in Genesis (m) - Denise in IN 10:31 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Big Truths for Little Kids vs. Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade (both in the Timberdoodle catalog) (m) - momee 10:24 Jul 24 (0)
• My kids are almost exactly the same ages as yours . . . - Sheila in OK 9:13 Jul 24 (0)

What Science Program out there include lots of fun hands-on experiments w/ a kit included? This is for a soon to be 8 yo? Thank you - Mel 8:13 Jul 24 (5)

• Sonlight's Discover and Do dvd's with science supplies kit. n/t - one_l_michele 15:57 Jul 24 (0)
• In another year or two, keep Exploration Education in mind. . . - Pegasus 14:41 Jul 24 (1)
  • Yes! this is already on my list. :) thank you nt - mel 15:48 Jul 25 (0)
• Home Science Adventures by Stratton House... - Kelley 9:07 Jul 24 (0)
• A Reason for Science... also - saved1112 8:48 Jul 24 (0)

Re the OT multiple names thing below... - Pesosue 8:07 Jul 24 (2)

• No, no, not sneaky at all :-) This is a completely different thing. And welcome back! nt - nutmeg 8:16 Jul 24 (0)
• If it was you, you would know! :-) nt - Kay in Cal 8:12 Jul 24 (0)

What are your 3rd graders (girl) favorite independent readers? - Lisa in WV 7:56 Jul 24 (12)

• Magic Tree House, Hardy Boys, Boxcar Children, Shiloh. nt - FlockOfSillies 0:15 Jul 25 (0)
• My dd likes the Nancy Drew Notebooks series. nm - EchoMom 16:35 Jul 24 (0)
• All of a Kind Family, the Rescuers (out of print series, *not* Disney). nt - Ellie 14:36 Jul 24 (0)
• I loved the Melandy Family series by Elizabeth Enright at that age (The Saturdays, Four-Story Mistake, etc.) nt - Susan in TN 12:01 Jul 24 (0)
• Anything by Bevery Cleary (nt) - Penny 11:29 Jul 24 (0)
• In addition to a lot already mentioned, - KarenNC 10:04 Jul 24 (1)
  • As well as Animal Ark and Pony Pals.nt - KarenNC 10:05 Jul 24 (0)
• Rainbow Magic, Pixie Tricks, Littles, Cam Jansen, A to Z Mysteries, Boxcar, Jewel Kingdom, Jigsaw Jones, Geronimo Stilton, Horrible Harry (nt) - AngieW in Texas 9:57 Jul 24 (0)
• My daughter loves the Fairy Realm series by Emily Rodda. - momof7 9:45 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: What are your 3rd graders (girl) favorite independent readers? - Deece in MN 8:21 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: What are your 3rd graders (girl) favorite independent readers? - Pesosue 7:57 Jul 24 (1)
  • My dd also LOVES the Little House seriers and the Boxcar children series. nt - katie4 8:35 Jul 24 (0)

Has anyone used Vocabulary from the Roots Up and/or Analogies?... - Margaret 7:55 Jul 24 (2)

• Do you mean EFTRU, VFCR, or V.V.? - Paula H 9:32 Jul 24 (1)
  • sorry...that should read Vocab. from classical roots and Analogies... - Margaret 9:56 Jul 24 (0)

I want to kick off our school year with some intensive math drills. Ideas, please! - Elizabeth 7:52 Jul 24 (4)

• quartermile math drill software. nt - mrs. whatsit 19:08 Jul 24 (0)
• Drills: IMO, short and frequent. - unsinkable 12:54 Jul 24 (0)
• You may want to check out Wrap Ups... - Katie in FL 10:18 Jul 24 (0)
• What we do...... - Linda (Australia) 8:18 Jul 24 (0)

I want to kick off our school year with some intensive math drills. Ideas, please! - Elizabeth 7:47 Jul 24 (9)

• We enjoy QuikPix (multiplication/division card game)...nt - Linda in NM 16:04 Jul 24 (0)
• Try Multiflyer. Play online or download for free. link... - jac 9:33 Jul 24 (2)
  • Sorry, it's no longer a free download. It costs $4.99. Still a great deal. nt - jac 9:34 Jul 24 (1)
    • This looks fun. Thanks. nt - Cindyg 20:40 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: I want to kick off our school year with some intensive math drills. Ideas, please! - Pesosue (who changed back to her old name because there are so many Pennys around here now...) 7:56 Jul 24 (1)
  • I like the idea of adding in games so you don't burn out (nt) - Julie in MN 7:23 Jul 25 (0)
• Math drill is mind-numbing in large quantities..... - Claire 7:55 Jul 24 (1)
  • I agree and here is what I do... - CED 10:04 Jul 24 (0)
• TimezAttack? - Kathie in VA 7:54 Jul 24 (0)

Need help with math curriculum... - NYSue 6:45 Jul 24 (15)

• Mastering Mathematics? -m - Kathie in VA 7:37 Jul 24 (1)
  • This looks interesting - thanks!! nt - NYSue 8:01 Jul 24 (0)
• For 13yo, - Claire 7:35 Jul 24 (5)
  • Thanks for your input - a couple of questions inside... - NYSue 7:43 Jul 24 (4)
    • Well, the program is set up differently and incorporates a metronome, - Claire 7:59 Jul 24 (3)
      • I think the problem with my ds is.. - NYSue 8:04 Jul 24 (2)
        • I know what you mean! - Claire 8:12 Jul 24 (1)
          • Thanks - you have given me lots to think about!! nt - NYSue 8:28 Jul 24 (0)
• I am doing Singapore with my language delayed son... - CED 7:15 Jul 24 (1)
  • I have used Saxon with my older dc .... - NYSue 7:45 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Need help with math curriculum... - momof7 6:53 Jul 24 (0)
• I would suggest Singapore for the 9yo. - Des 6:51 Jul 24 (0)
• I would suggest Singapore for the 9yo. - Des 6:51 Jul 24 (2)
  • Thank you - I will look into both of these! nt - NYSue 7:48 Jul 24 (0)
  • Sorry, for the double post nt - Des 6:53 Jul 24 (0)

Overwhelmed with curriculum choices . . . (Really long) - Alison in GA 6:37 Jul 24 (6)

• At a similar place but not overwhelmed - Closeacademy 14:56 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Overwhelmed with curriculum choices . . . (Really long) - TeachingMom 9:30 Jul 24 (0)
• Curriculum - Jessica in GA 8:00 Jul 24 (0)
• Just a few thoughts... - Lori D. 7:15 Jul 24 (2)
  • You are my kind of mom!!! Want to come over for tea? :) Ditto to all of her suggestions. :) :) - momof7 9:41 Jul 24 (1)
    • How sweet -- you made my evening. : ) *clink* (toasting my cyber teacup with yours) (nt) - Lori D. 0:11 Jul 25 (0)

Guitar Lessons - can anyone recommend a program (m) - Lee 6:03 Jul 24 (1)

• If you are Christian or non-Christian and neutral about Christian songs, check out the sample DVD lesson at Jean Welle's Worship Guitar Website. Here's the link... - Socal Sandra 8:43 Jul 24 (0)

I am looking for the name of a science series that has "R.E.A.L." in its name. It is not RealScience 4 kids, but something else. Anyone familiar? - mandyd 6:03 Jul 24 (3)

• R.E.A.L. Science is from Classical Home Education & Pandia Press. Link inside. - KRC 6:20 Jul 24 (0)
• Yes, it is R.E.A.L. Science sold by Classical Home Education (link) - Jenni TN 6:16 Jul 24 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - mandyd 6:18 Jul 24 (0)

Re: BibleStoryCards post below - momof10 5:34 Jul 24 (1)

• Thanks! nt - Debbie B 16:11 Jul 24 (0)

Does someone have a schedule for doing Rainbow Science in one year instead of two? Thanks. nt - K in MI 5:33 Jul 24 (3)

• Just do it every day - Julie in MN 7:03 Jul 24 (2)
  • Could you do it twice/week for long sessions (with the labs)? Curious for next year...nt - Linda in NM 16:03 Jul 24 (1)
    • Anything's possible, but a caution... - Julie in MN 20:04 Jul 24 (0)

Can someone tell me what the writing is like in the junior high Hewitt syllabus that covers Hakim's History of US? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 5:19 Jul 24 (0)

math facts for rising 2nd grader... HELP! - mamato3 5:06 Jul 24 (4)

• Empathy and agreeing with CED (m) - Shay 11:35 Jul 24 (0)
• I agree with your take on this... - CED 10:17 Jul 24 (0)
• Some friendly competition? - mandyd 6:16 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: OK, like, oh my gaush! please forgive my Valley Girl speak! Who am I this morning? Must go find coffee......nt - mamato3 5:11 Jul 24 (0)

Still looking for advice for those of you using Bible Study for All Ages and multiple ages . . . - Jeri 4:48 Jul 24 (2)

• I'll try to answer your questions. - MeganP 5:46 Jul 24 (1)
  • Megan, just what I was looking for! Thanks! nt - Jeri 11:13 Jul 24 (0)

Nature Journal suggestions? m - Bells 4:14 Jul 24 (18)

• I came up with (I think, LOL!) a cool nature journal idea I had not seen before (m) - SM 11:41 Jul 24 (3)
  • hmmm...I wonder how a ladybug would scan...(KJB scratches head as she ponders how far to take this brilliant idea from SM (0; ) nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 22:46 Jul 24 (0)
  • SM a question for you... (m) - Kim 19:13 Jul 24 (0)
  • Ok SM, educate me. m - Bells 11:56 Jul 24 (0)
• Here are some links, and general guidelines - Désirée 6:39 Jul 24 (1)
  • Oooh - nice stuff! m - Bells 11:47 Jul 24 (0)
• I think I can help you! (m) - Ria 5:36 Jul 24 (4)
  • I second the reccomendation of this book. I really liked it. Another good book to get is...more - Gloria in AR 6:06 Jul 24 (3)
    • Ria and Gloria: First, thanks. Next, have either of you used Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study? m - Bells 11:42 Jul 24 (2)
      • Yes, I have used it quite a lot actually and I love it.... - Gloria in AR 19:57 Jul 26 (0)
      • I used to own a copy (m) - Ria 12:58 Jul 24 (0)
• We LOVE "A Junior Scientist's Field Journal" by Castle Heights Press. My children have had such fun this summer with these well laid out journals. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 4:54 Jul 24 (4)
  • Another question! Could you describe how the pages are nicely "laid out"? Thanks. nt - Bells 11:29 Jul 24 (0)
  • Are the journal pages normal paper weight? m - Bells 11:27 Jul 24 (2)
    • The cover is cardstock and the entry paper is about normal paper weight, perhaps a bit sturdier...sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 22:07 Jul 24 (1)
      • Thanks for the detailed description. "Ready to go" is a good thing! nt - Bells 4:19 Jul 25 (0)
• We love the Nature Notebooks from Tanglewood.... - Donna A. 4:23 Jul 24 (1)
  • Could you describe the notebook's contents? m - Bells 11:33 Jul 24 (0)

VP Users...? about readers.... - mommyfaithe 3:45 Jul 24 (1)

• the VP website has a curriculum guide you can download with lit lists for each grade. HTH! nt. - TNLisa 5:36 Jul 24 (0)

CW users....question about dictation - Yevrah 3:38 Jul 24 (9)

• Ok, thanks gals! I think I'm just having last minute jitters! nt - Yevrah 11:24 Jul 24 (0)
• I'm just now studying this to use next year, but I think the two activities serve two purposes. - Lisa in Tx 8:45 Jul 24 (0)
• Yes, CW has dictation from the model and that is what I use... - karenciavo 5:13 Jul 24 (6)
  • Aesop.... - Yevrah 6:26 Jul 24 (5)
    • I think with Aesop (A anyway) you start the student off with copy work... - karenciavo 9:10 Jul 24 (4)
      • So with CW does the student retell/write the entire model or just the model excerpt? nt - Bells 15:19 Jul 24 (3)
        • The student retells the entire model. nt - karenciavo 18:04 Jul 24 (2)
          • That is probably mentioned somewhere in the Core but I couldn't find it! m - Bells 18:34 Jul 24 (1)
            • I did Aesop pre-workbooks and I had my dc retell the whole model. The writing info is in chapter 4 of the core (I think :-/) and I didn't see anything telling me to do otherwise, although dc certainly wanted to :-) nt - karenciavo 19:52 Jul 24 (0)

Classical vs. Ecclesiastical Latin--what is the difference and why do you choose one over the other? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 1:48 Jul 24 (5)

• Re: Classical vs. Ecclesiastical Latin--what is the difference and why do you choose one over the other? Thanks! nt - Susan in TN 12:05 Jul 24 (1)
  • Now I'm confused ... and OT question about 1800's "English" pronunciation - Debbie in Plano 6:50 Jul 25 (0)
• I like the sound of Ecclesiastical, too...I learned classical back in the dark ages, with a strong southern accent ...nt - Linda in NM 6:42 Jul 24 (0)
• I like the way Ecclesiastical sounds, and it is a bit easier to learn... - LisaNY 5:29 Jul 24 (0)
• I have one dd in each, the differences are not extreme by nay means so pick the program that works for you best. - Lizzie in Ma 4:48 Jul 24 (0)

Latin's Not So Tough!--anyone use it? Like it? I am looking at level one for a 2nd grader. Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 1:42 Jul 24 (2)

• Starting with Level 3 for my 7th grader to be because... - Linda in NM 6:40 Jul 24 (0)
• Level I - Closeacademy 4:02 Jul 24 (0)

SWR vs. The Phonics Road to Spelling and Reading by Barbara Beers. I have heard someone say they preferred this to SWR, does anyone have any comment? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 22:47 Jul 23 (4)

• I used The Phonics Road this past year with my Kindergartener... (m) - Jennifer in FL 5:24 Jul 24 (0)
• How funny. I knew her long ago when she was a WRTR enthusiast :-) nt - Ellie 22:52 Jul 23 (2)
  • Her response to how her curriculum is different from WRTR.....what do you think? - Terri in WA 1:13 Jul 24 (1)
    • Huh. Well, as someone who... - Ellie 5:49 Jul 24 (0)

Can anyone answer this? What could I use for latin for a 7-8 year old? It needs to be something that does not contain talking animals or mythology. Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 22:20 Jul 23 (6)

• Latin For Children. my almost 7 yr old loves it! nt - HollyAL 4:58 Jul 24 (0)
• Prima Latina? I'll be using this with my 3rd and 6th grader. - Kristine out of lurking 22:25 Jul 23 (4)
  • Ditto. This is what we plan to start with this year. I have a 5th and 2nd grader, and I expect... - Donna A. 4:27 Jul 24 (0)
  • Does Prima Latina use classical or ecclesiastical pronunciation? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 22:48 Jul 23 (2)
    • Ecclesiastical. I too would vote for this one for a "gentle" approach. For a quicker intro for a very strong (and motivated) 2nd grader, you could consider Latina Christiana or Latin for Children. nt - abbeyej 5:59 Jul 24 (0)
    • Ecclesiastical - Sebastian 5:57 Jul 24 (0)

Artistic Pursuits or I Can Do All Things? Which would you choose and why? Thanks! nt - Terri in WA 22:04 Jul 23 (1)

• Re: Artistic Pursuits or I Can Do All Things? Which would you choose and why? Thanks! nt - momee 10:39 Jul 24 (0)

OhElizabeth, thank you for the comments on math.... - Terri in WA 22:02 Jul 23 (0)

Thank you to all of you who responded to my post: "3yo has incorrect writing grip, what should I do????" nt - Terri in WA 21:55 Jul 23 (0)

Saxon 87 vs. Algebra 1/2 - Kirsten 21:41 Jul 23 (2)

• Skip Algebra 1/2...Saxon used to recommend...(m) - Jade 17:38 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Saxon 87 vs. Algebra 1/2 - Laurie 22:00 Jul 23 (0)

Which would you choose... - Marsha 19:59 Jul 23 (4)

• Ditto Terri. We're still working on MFW Adventures with a... - Donna A. 9:30 Jul 24 (0)
• For me, it would depend on what history the 5th grader has previously had... - Donna T. 8:02 Jul 24 (0)
• Re: Which would you choose... - profmom 6:03 Jul 24 (0)
• None, I would choose MFW :) nt - Terri in WA 21:56 Jul 23 (0)

Has anyone used Building Spelling Skills? Any opinions? Thanks! nt - beccasboys 19:55 Jul 23 (2)

• I decided against it when I was looking for a new program a few months ago... - GVA 4:16 Jul 24 (1)
  • I love it! Check out Cathy Duffy's review in 100 Best Picks. nm - LNC 5:57 Jul 24 (0)

SOTW & outlining with a 6th grader - LauraD in MN 19:42 Jul 23 (6)

• My 5th grader didn't find it too difficult to outline . . . - OhM 20:06 Jul 24 (0)
• I'm using IEW for the first time this year, and using SOTW itself... - Linda in NM 6:38 Jul 24 (0)
• The Kingfisher is not too difficult to outline... - jac 20:45 Jul 23 (0)
• Re: SOTW & outlining with a 6th grader - Delbra 20:37 Jul 23 (2)
  • Re: SOTW & outlining with a 6th grader - Laurie 20:52 Jul 23 (1)
    • I preferred the old edition. - Yevrah 3:29 Jul 24 (0)

Yet another MUS question. Do you need the starter set of blocks for Epsilon level?? nt - Jacqui in mo 19:05 Jul 23 (3)

• Just finished Epsilon, and I don't believe we used them this year... - Sue in St Pete 14:02 Jul 25 (0)
• I'm not sure but - Des 21:31 Jul 23 (1)
  • You really don't need them. I'm not sure if it says on the MUS website if you do or not, but we didn't use them - just the overlays. nt - Christy in CO 23:15 Jul 23 (0)

Spell to Write and Read and the Wise Guide - Debbie 18:53 Jul 23 (7)

• I tried it with my visual-spatial kid who can hardly spell at all.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 19:00 Jul 24 (0)
• Great program IMHO m. - Michelle in CA 8:52 Jul 24 (0)
• well, I can tell you what *I* thought as a great speller reading through the program: - Peek a Boo 8:17 Jul 24 (0)
• I began this last year when my oldest, a poor speller, was in 7th grade (m) - LBC 8:14 Jul 24 (0)
• I tried it when dd was 10yo and a terrible speller, - Claire 5:34 Jul 24 (0)
• I thought more people would chime in, so I didn't respond right away (m) - Tommysmommy 22:21 Jul 23 (0)
• I saw a 2 grade level jump with my 3rd grade dd... - WendyWords 19:28 Jul 23 (0)

I need some handholding on math curriculum choices. My 11 yo dd does OK in math but had some lower scores on the IOWA in data interp, estimation & such. I'm switching to MUS but have lots of questions - Jacqui in Mo 18:39 Jul 23 (3)

• Have you looked at Systematic Math? - Laurie 22:09 Jul 23 (0)
• We also switched from Abeka to MUS - HollyAL 20:08 Jul 23 (0)
• It will get easier! - Busy Mom 19:36 Jul 23 (0)

Bought the *new* SL 100 and the writing portion is nothing like the samples for the *older* SL 100 LA :-( Any suggestions on what I can use?..... - RhondaM. 18:17 Jul 23 (0)

post-curriculum-order disorder? - Heather in MI 18:09 Jul 23 (17)

• I'm almost there... still suffering from submit-order-button-freeze! -m - Kathie in VA 7:33 Jul 24 (1)
  • LOL, Kathie, this is the problem I have nt - Des 7:36 Jul 24 (0)
• No, I've been having this same problem over the last few years. This year it seems to be worse. nt - Padmé&#9829; (the heart was an unkown accident and I left it.) 6:28 Jul 24 (1)
  • The symbols showed up as a heart on my initial post. nt - Padmé 6:29 Jul 24 (0)
• I guess I'm normal then - well, at least on this board! lol! Glad to know it's not just me!!!! nt. - TNLisa 5:43 Jul 24 (0)
• That's why I stagger my curriculum & buy used!! - Closeacademy 4:04 Jul 24 (0)
• You all need to know my pain!!! - MeganP 2:54 Jul 24 (1)
  • Oh goodness! (nm) - Dawne 10:35 Jul 24 (0)
• I have been feeling the effects of PCOD! m - Amanda in TX 20:31 Jul 23 (2)
  • Oh!! how I wish I were close to Homeschool store, but Houston is just too far to drive. Do you think my Dh would consider a move? lol nt - Des inTX also (who normally just posts as Des) 8:20 Jul 24 (0)
  • Hey, Amanda, you're practically my neighbor. I live in Mont Belvieu, outside of Baytown. And here's my take on the "disorder." - Lisa in Tx 7:03 Jul 24 (0)
• Sounds like some may benefit from CCA - Heather in NC 19:21 Jul 23 (0)
• I am so with you on this! <m> - Sunshyne 19:13 Jul 23 (0)
• Followed by UPS/Fed-Ex Addictive disorder - Chris in CA 18:36 Jul 23 (1)
  • LOL!!!! This is me!!! nt - Angel 4:41 Jul 24 (0)
• Definately a new syndrome. Treatment of choice is Dark chocolate! nt - Jacqui in mo 18:22 Jul 23 (1)
  • Yes the effects of this syndrome can be debilitating. The only thing that helps me is... - Maverick 21:27 J