- Latin for Children is parts to whole. nt - Lana in TX 22:31 Aug 4
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- homemade timeline scroll. prefer a wall-mounted one...gimme another year organizing this house, lol! and we use any pics we can print, along w/ maps, index cards of info, drawings, etc. nt - Peek a Boo 22:47 Aug 4
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- Homemade notebook timeline; mostly homeschoolinthewoods figures, along with SOTW review cards. nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:58 Aug 4
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- We're using the figures from homeschoolinthewoods and winging it with a wall timeline. (link only inside) - AlmostLucy 21:12 Aug 4
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- Ack -- the link didn't post. Trying again. (m) - AlmostLucy 21:13 Aug 4
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- Ack -- the link didn't post. Trying again. (m) - AlmostLucy 21:13 Aug 4
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- not back to back for us... plus, Latin every day, Spanish 3x's a week... - LatinaRepublicana 23:09 Aug 4
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- There's the rock and mineral samples you'll need: - Jean in CA 20:11 Aug 4
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- We used The World of Space, from GSA (m). - AlmostLucy 19:39 Aug 4
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- You won't find that type of terms/analysis in CW Aesop.. - Sunny 19:57 Aug 4
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- I'll try -m - Kathie in VA 19:08 Aug 4
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- We used a few Science in a Nutshell kits when I tried doing science a la TWTM. I thought they were lackluster and overpriced. (nt) - Colleen 19:24 Aug 4
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- Stratton House Home Science Adventures are the best I've used by far... - Michelle T 18:35 Aug 4
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- Specific favorites... - Lori D. 18:29 Aug 4
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- I'm interested in this, too! especially for astronomy/earth science. - Heather in MI 18:26 Aug 4
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- not a kit, but for earth science... - Lori D. 18:41 Aug 4
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- not a kit, but for earth science... - Lori D. 18:41 Aug 4
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- I like *most* of the Nutshells that I've used and find their explanations much more clear and concise than Wild Goose. nt - Regena in KY 18:08 Aug 4
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- I have "issues" with every kit I have ever tried but... (m) - EKS 17:36 Aug 4
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- Is this something like on Big Mamma 2?....What is the link?...nt - Gamom3 18:32 Aug 4
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- Scroll down some on the post that says "For everyone looking for elementary Apologia schedules..." - rsmofga 18:58 Aug 4
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- Link to a page with articles discussing this program (link inside). - AlmostLucy 18:10 Aug 4
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- Yes: - Katie in Ny 16:58 Aug 4
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- that should be, "taught MATH to middle schoolers...." duh! - Katie in Ny 17:00 Aug 4
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- that should be, "taught MATH to middle schoolers...." duh! - Katie in Ny 17:00 Aug 4
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- It has a bad reputation. It is more along the lines of 'fuzzy' or 'new new' (m) - flpeggy 15:42 Aug 4
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- Is this the one published by the University of Chicago? I've read the same kind of negative things about it. nt - AlmostLucy 18:05 Aug 4
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- Is this the one published by the University of Chicago? I've read the same kind of negative things about it. nt - AlmostLucy 18:05 Aug 4
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- Everyday Math is one of the reasons we started homeschooling. m - Sandra in IL 15:30 Aug 4
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- Ditto. nt - KPM 18:14 Aug 4
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- Same here. nt - Raders Fan 16:16 Aug 4
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- Ditto. nt - KPM 18:14 Aug 4
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- Never heard a good thing about it.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 14:54 Aug 4
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- definitely check out the Special Needs board (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:31 Aug 4
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- Re: Dyslexia anyone? - momto3 19:24 Aug 4
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- We liked the book The Gift Of Dyslexia by R. Davis... - Anita 18:12 Aug 4
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- The book Overcoming Dyslexia was a great first step for me. nt - Debbie in Austin 17:51 Aug 4
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- I agree. I think this book is the very best place to start. me. nt - Laurie4b 21:07 Aug 4
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- I agree. I think this book is the very best place to start. me. nt - Laurie4b 21:07 Aug 4
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- Other good sources of information are - Claire 15:13 Aug 4
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- No thank you. I already have some. ; -) Check-out the Special Needs Board for lots of sound advice. nm - Stacy in NJ 14:48 Aug 4
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- Yes, writing and grammar first sem., lit. second sem. nt - TJMom 19:30 Aug 4
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- This is very nice! Thank You for sharing... Did you come up with this? nt - Deborah 16:59 Aug 4
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- Yes. I just used a concordance. nt - Nanci in WA 18:34 Aug 4
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- Yes. I just used a concordance. nt - Nanci in WA 18:34 Aug 4
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- Re: Bluedorn's Greek Alphabetarian vs. Hey Andrew -- can anyone compare these? - Love2B.Home 18:32 Aug 4
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- Why not back up and use Callirobics first - Claire 15:19 Aug 4
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- Would the level for ages 4-7 be appropriate? sm - Amanda in TX 20:03 Aug 4
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- Would the level for ages 4-7 be appropriate? sm - Amanda in TX 20:03 Aug 4
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- Kreative Simplicity (kreativesimplicity.com) has a literature-based U.S. geography program called Simply Stated which I like. It's another option if you're interested in a literature-based approach. nt - AlmostLucy 21:18 Aug 4
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- I have a reading list for US geography, if you decide to go with living books. nt - Regena in KY 18:09 Aug 4
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- Flat Stanley... - kytriplets 16:38 Aug 4
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- We would be interested in doing a Flat Stanley exchange - Cindie 17:36 Aug 4
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- We would be interested in doing a Flat Stanley exchange - Cindie 17:36 Aug 4
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- for this age, I'd recommend Classical Kids, Beethoven's Wig (1, 2, and 3) (m) - katalaska 19:28 Aug 4
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- I like things I can put on in the car and have the teaching done for me.. - Penny 13:48 Aug 4
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- Check out... - Pster 13:28 Aug 4
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- I second both of these! nt - AlmostLucy 14:35 Aug 4
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- I second both of these! nt - AlmostLucy 14:35 Aug 4
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- I believe it's the one on the American Revolution, right? If so, then yes, I got mine. nt - Karie 14:34 Aug 4
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- Has anyone done up a schedule for Zoology 2 yet? nt - AmyCC 15:26 Aug 4
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- Very nice! TFS. nt - mom2abcd 12:45 Aug 4
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- Thanks!! nt - MarieOH 12:06 Aug 4
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- If you're not sure (like I was :) ...I just bought a used copy for $5 .....I think I am going to like it ....but if it doesn't work ....I'm not out that much ...nt - LindaO in Va 20:18 Aug 4
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- FIAR has worked *very* well for us... - Jennifer in FL 19:43 Aug 4
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- I used it for K and it was OK, but too much random learning and not very much "stuck", great book choices though!!!nt - Heather in MI 18:30 Aug 4
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- Well, you could if you found a book tha wasn't on the list.... - Anita 18:16 Aug 4
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- FIAR is very worth it to me- I have used it for 5 years now, but have you seen.... - Janee'TX 17:58 Aug 4
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- It was worth it but I wouldn't row 5 days a week. (m) - Kytriplets 16:40 Aug 4
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- FIAR is worth the investment. - Marturia 14:35 Aug 4
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- I'm sorry. It did not show up at all. So I submitted another one. - Marturia 14:37 Aug 4
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- I'm sorry. It did not show up at all. So I submitted another one. - Marturia 14:37 Aug 4
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- I *wanted* it to be worthwhile for me, but it just wasn't. I *do* like most of their book choices... - abbeyej 14:33 Aug 4
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- Ditto. (nt) - Colleen 19:22 Aug 4
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- My experience was similar to abbey's. I think FIAR is one of those programs that works very, very well *when* it's a good fit. nt - AlmostLucy 14:39 Aug 4
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- Ditto. (nt) - Colleen 19:22 Aug 4
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- FIAR is worth the investment. - Marturia 14:30 Aug 4
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- FIAR is worth the investment. - Marturia 14:30 Aug 4
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- Not being terribly creative myself and not wanting to have to reinvent the wheel, the books were worth it. nt - Sue in St Pete 14:19 Aug 4
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- Totally worth it for me... - nutmeg 13:16 Aug 4
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- ITA with profmom. FIAR is a great tool. She includes more than.... - Donna A. 12:59 Aug 4
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- I think FIAR is worth it. m - profmom 12:53 Aug 4
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- 4 & 6th graders happy with singapore - Janet in MI 16:06 Aug 4
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- Due to very different learning styles, Singapore was a fit for one son, not for the other... - Lori D. 15:38 Aug 4
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- I am a happy Singapore user. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:32 Aug 4
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- We do Singapore + drill worksheets (easily found free online)... - nutmeg 13:17 Aug 4
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- Don't underestimate your dc.... (more) - Julie in AK 17:43 Aug 4
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- It's okay not to like a curriculum & decide not to use it - Closeacademy 12:27 Aug 4
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- Instead of thumbtacks or tape or whatever we use poster putty. No damage to the wall and we can move our timeline higher or lower when we feel like it. nt - jac 16:46 Aug 4
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- Mine starts at hip level (I'm 5'2") and goes up about 4 feet.... - Zee 14:59 Aug 4
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- I made one - Lisa in NE Tex 14:40 Aug 4
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- We went for BJU... - Busy Mom 11:14 Aug 4
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- I have the older BJU science. Is there a workbook for this edition? thanks nt - saved1112 11:51 Aug 4
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- Can't say. I have the latest ed. (more) - Busy Mom 12:39 Aug 4
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- Can't say. I have the latest ed. (more) - Busy Mom 12:39 Aug 4
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- We also like BJU for 6th. nt - MichelleM 11:41 Aug 4
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- I have the older BJU science. Is there a workbook for this edition? thanks nt - saved1112 11:51 Aug 4
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- Re: Science for 1st and 3rd grader: R.E.A.L. Science Life vs. Greast Science Adventures. Opinions please.nt. - Mallory+3boys 15:13 Aug 4
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- I'm just curious -- are you a moderator? nt - AlmostLucy 10:56 Aug 4
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- Nope. Why, would you want me to be? I'll pass now that you can see I'm not very good at it. nt - WendyWords 11:05 Aug 4
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- Not being snarky either ;-) nt - WendyWords 11:05 Aug 4
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- Not being snarky either ;-) nt - WendyWords 11:05 Aug 4
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- I don't mean to be snarky -- I've been away from the boards for a while. The sale & swap board has changed, and I was wondering if SWB had designated moderators on the other boards to monitor compliance with board rules. nt - AlmostLucy 10:57 Aug 4
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- Nope. Why, would you want me to be? I'll pass now that you can see I'm not very good at it. nt - WendyWords 11:05 Aug 4
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- OhElizabeth, just disregard my post. I see you were only trying to be generous. ;-) nt - WendyWords 10:46 Aug 4
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- I don't see an inappropriate link... - Ali in OR 10:41 Aug 4
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- OIC... didn't spend time window shopping and didn't notice. Oh well. nt - WendyWords 10:43 Aug 4
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- OIC... didn't spend time window shopping and didn't notice. Oh well. nt - WendyWords 10:43 Aug 4
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- I believe she was linking to her "Quick and Dirty Guide to Getting Started with SWR" -- which is free and related to the subject in question. nt - abbeyej 10:37 Aug 4
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- Maybe she got her links confused then. It takes you to her store at Lulu.... - WendyWords 10:42 Aug 4
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- I understand your concern... - OhElizabeth 13:58 Aug 4
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- I was mistaken as posted above... - WendyWords 17:49 Aug 4
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- I don't think you should worry about it at all... - Robin in DFW 15:52 Aug 4
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- I don't have a problem with Elizabeth making money... - WendyWords 17:48 Aug 4
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- Not pointing any fingers, just something I've noticed over the past few days...no offense intended...nt - Robin in DFW 21:09 Aug 4
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- Not pointing any fingers, just something I've noticed over the past few days...no offense intended...nt - Robin in DFW 21:09 Aug 4
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- I don't have a problem with Elizabeth making money... - WendyWords 17:48 Aug 4
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- I was mistaken as posted above... - WendyWords 17:49 Aug 4
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- I understand your concern... - OhElizabeth 13:58 Aug 4
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- Maybe she got her links confused then. It takes you to her store at Lulu.... - WendyWords 10:42 Aug 4
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- We have only done Astronomy, but I cannot see making it last a full year... - nutmeg 13:23 Aug 4
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- Otoh, it took about 1.5 years at my house. Even though we loved it. Sigh. nt - Kristine out of lurking 22:00 Aug 4
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- Otoh, it took about 1.5 years at my house. Even though we loved it. Sigh. nt - Kristine out of lurking 22:00 Aug 4
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- I like the looks of this one, but didn't see it until my two oldest were too old for it ... - AngieW in Texas 19:38 Aug 4
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- Re: Science curriculum for 4th grader? That covers varied subjects? - Stephanie 14:41 Aug 4
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- What about Great Science Adventures or REAL Science or My World Science (urls inside) - Betsy in IN 12:38 Aug 4
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- Sonlight 4 science? It covers... - Lori D. 11:04 Aug 4
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- Perhaps a public school text like McGrawHill? - abbeyej 10:15 Aug 4
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- Oh, the ISBN... - abbeyej 10:17 Aug 4
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- Oh, the ISBN... - abbeyej 10:17 Aug 4
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- I don't know if this is what you are looking for... - TeachingMom 11:52 Aug 4
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- It is what *I* was looking for! Thanks! nt - Colleen in SEVA 17:56 Aug 4
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- That's how I did mine. See "scaling" as directed above. nt - Zee 15:04 Aug 4
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- It is what *I* was looking for! Thanks! nt - Colleen in SEVA 17:56 Aug 4
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- the 'ol peanut butter pinecone bird feeder, painting big boxes outside, snow paint, Nile River Plant. nt. - Deborah 17:09 Aug 4
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- US cookie - Donelda 15:37 Aug 4
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- We made our own "wine" just like the ancient Romans... - claire up north 12:37 Aug 4
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- Tracing their bodies on large paper! - kbm 8:36 Aug 4
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- I second this. We sometimes do it with chalk on the sidewalk, too. nt - Nanci in WA 8:42 Aug 4
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- I second this. We sometimes do it with chalk on the sidewalk, too. nt - Nanci in WA 8:42 Aug 4
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- Calvert for grades 6 & up. NT - MIch elle 8:48 Aug 4
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- 1949 version true to the book... it's black and white, except for the garden scenes--those are in color... it's beautiful... link inside - LatinaRepublicana 10:21 Aug 4
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- Re: here' the link to the 1949 version... - LatinaRepublicana 10:23 Aug 4
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- Re: here' the link to the 1949 version... - LatinaRepublicana 10:23 Aug 4
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- Thank you! nt. - TNLisa 8:18 Aug 4
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- I didn't like the 1987 British made-for-TV version (Gennie James played the role of Mary). (m) - AlmostLucy 8:09 Aug 4
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- Re: I didn't like the 1987 British made-for-TV version (Gennie James played the role of Mary). (m) - I agree. I previewed this version that I checked out at the library because it had a PG rating, thought it was horrible and promptly returned it. (nt) 16:48 Aug 4
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- oops...put my comments in the name area (blushing) nt. - Louise 16:49 Aug 4
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- oops...put my comments in the name area (blushing) nt. - Louise 16:49 Aug 4
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- Re: I didn't like the 1987 British made-for-TV version (Gennie James played the role of Mary). (m) - I agree. I previewed this version that I checked out at the library because it had a PG rating, thought it was horrible and promptly returned it. (nt) 16:48 Aug 4
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- There are not that are absolutely faithful to the book, but the 1994 version by Agnieszka Holland is really beautiful... - abbeyej 8:06 Aug 4
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- Oh, sorry, 1993... - abbeyej 8:10 Aug 4
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- Oh, sorry, 1993... - abbeyej 8:10 Aug 4
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- I'm waiting for Aesop B here too and worried ..... - Nanci 12:19 Aug 4
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- Thanks Sunny and Michele, I'll order both and see how it goes in Aesop. -nt- - Sherry in MN 10:09 Aug 4
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- I would probably skip the workbook for older ds - Sunny 8:38 Aug 4
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- I would probably skip the workbook for older ds - Sunny 8:32 Aug 4
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- Ooops! Sorry, ignore this one. nt - Sunny 8:38 Aug 4
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- Ooops! Sorry, ignore this one. nt - Sunny 8:38 Aug 4
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- I would get the CW Homer books too if you can. (m) - Michele in MN 7:42 Aug 4
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- Are you suggesting doing Aesop with younger and Homer right away with older?.... - Sherry in MN 8:24 Aug 4
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- How long does it take daily? Oh, how I wish I could really (m) - Michele in MN 8:58 Aug 4
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- Yes, we're fairly new to Minneapolis. :) -nt- - Sherry in MN 10:10 Aug 4
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- Yes, we're fairly new to Minneapolis. :) -nt- - Sherry in MN 10:10 Aug 4
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- How long does it take daily? Oh, how I wish I could really (m) - Michele in MN 8:58 Aug 4
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- Are you suggesting doing Aesop with younger and Homer right away with older?.... - Sherry in MN 8:24 Aug 4
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- Well I guess you could do it that way but you have more options... - OhElizabeth 6:44 Aug 4
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- I knew I didn't explain that well - lol (m) - Lee in NH 7:00 Aug 4
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- Yes, that's what the schedules are for... - OhElizabeth 7:06 Aug 4
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- Yes, that's what the schedules are for... - OhElizabeth 7:06 Aug 4
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- I knew I didn't explain that well - lol (m) - Lee in NH 7:00 Aug 4
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- Laurie4B and Claire also have experiences with spelling & VSL. But here's our VSL adventures... - Lori D. 12:23 Aug 4
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- Me too, me too! I want to know! nt - Heather in MI 6:29 Aug 4
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- We like the Pentime Series and also Jan Brett has some beautiful free handwriting pages on her web site called coloring tracers..she has them in different fonts. - Deborah 17:39 Aug 4
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- A Reason for Handwriting - Josie 8:14 Aug 4
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- I'm the only one alive who didn't care for HWT. ;o) I prefer the Getty-Dubay Italic first grade book ("B") for K. nt - abbeyej 6:54 Aug 4
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- We, too, switched from HWT to GDI! I simply did not like the look of HWT (print or cursive) and love the look of italics. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 20:02 Aug 4
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- abbey, a couple of questions (m). - AlmostLucy 8:00 Aug 4
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- Not sure how much I can help... - abbeyej 8:35 Aug 4
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- It *was* helpful. Thanks. :-) nt - AlmostLucy 8:52 Aug 4
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- It *was* helpful. Thanks. :-) nt - AlmostLucy 8:52 Aug 4
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- Not sure how much I can help... - abbeyej 8:35 Aug 4
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- We, too, switched from HWT to GDI! I simply did not like the look of HWT (print or cursive) and love the look of italics. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 20:02 Aug 4
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- We use A reason for Handwriting for K, then - Colorado_Mom 6:49 Aug 4
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- Do you have any trouble with the transition from one program to another? nt - AlmostLucy 8:10 Aug 4
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- No problems at all with either children.nt - Colorado_Mom 14:17 Aug 4
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- No problems at all with either children.nt - Colorado_Mom 14:17 Aug 4
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- Do you have any trouble with the transition from one program to another? nt - AlmostLucy 8:10 Aug 4
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- HWT is clear and easy - I like it a lot (nt) - Laura in China 5:46 Aug 4
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- We like HWT because it is fun. nm. - closeacadmey 5:41 Aug 4
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- Somewhere on this site is a "sample day" from the Bauer homeschool. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 13:38 Aug 4
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- I think this is the link Bryan is talking about. (m) - Peggy in Va 14:02 Aug 4
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- I got distracted! Sorry! And that link is good, but this one is better/more like my days. - Bryan (a mom) 16:46 Aug 4
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- I got distracted! Sorry! And that link is good, but this one is better/more like my days. - Bryan (a mom) 16:46 Aug 4
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- I think this is the link Bryan is talking about. (m) - Peggy in Va 14:02 Aug 4
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- You are thinking - you'll do fine. (m) - Peggy in Va 8:31 Aug 4
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- Repeat after me: "There's no such thing as a silly question." And I like your board name. nt - AlmostLucy 8:13 Aug 4
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- I'm in the same boat and like the Q and As (m) - Moni in MD 6:51 Aug 4
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- LOL! I found things in R&S 5 last year that I didn't know/remember. You don't have to know it all. That's what TMs are for nt - Nanci in WA 6:39 Aug 4
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- That's right! :-) nt - Almost:Lucy 8:12 Aug 4
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- That's right! :-) nt - Almost:Lucy 8:12 Aug 4
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- oh no way can we read all those books either... - Peela 6:28 Aug 4
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- more like a few GREAT questions! (more) - LatinaRepublicana 5:54 Aug 4
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- I can relate, Beth! (m) - Niffercoo 11:27 Aug 4
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- You actually have three questions: one is about curriculum that is suited to a child with Asperger's; the other is about getting him to do it, which involves both how not to be a pushover, and specific techniques - Laurie4b 8:18 Aug 4
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- Thanks for this. I've come to realize that I let my ADHD/LD son off the hook a lot just because he doesn't want to do something... - Michelle T 9:47 Aug 4
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- I appreciate yours and everyone else's responses.... more info... - kbm 8:34 Aug 4
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- Thanks for this. I've come to realize that I let my ADHD/LD son off the hook a lot just because he doesn't want to do something... - Michelle T 9:47 Aug 4
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- I have a 12yo Aspie... - Greta Lea:) 7:31 Aug 4
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- Butting in here... in what ways did the rest of R&S English not work for your Aspie? - Niffercoo 11:19 Aug 4
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- I've got Intermediate Language Lessons and it would have put my 10yo in major meltdown mode very quickly ... - AngieW in Texas 19:42 Aug 4
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- I've got Intermediate Language Lessons and it would have put my 10yo in major meltdown mode very quickly ... - AngieW in Texas 19:42 Aug 4
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- Writing Skills... - AmyCC 8:47 Aug 4
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- Butting in here... in what ways did the rest of R&S English not work for your Aspie? - Niffercoo 11:19 Aug 4
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- just noticed that you 10yo is an Aspie - mine is too and IEW has helped a lot ... - AngieW in Texas 7:08 Aug 4
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- Couple ideas... - OhElizabeth 6:55 Aug 4
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- a suggestion..... - Peela 6:52 Aug 4
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- Take a look at Understanding Writing by Susan Bradrick. It is an all in one program for K-12 and starts with the very basics. Everyone starts at the beginning and moves at their own pace. nt - Nanci in WA 6:33 Aug 4
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- I have one for sale if anyone's interested ... °Ü° - momof10 9:27 Aug 4
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- I have one for sale if anyone's interested ... °Ü° - momof10 9:27 Aug 4
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- what about Imitations in Writing? (more) - LatinaRepublicana 6:25 Aug 4
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- Can I agree with Debbie here too? - Kristine out of lurking 12:55 Aug 4
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- Can I agree with Debbie here too? - Kristine out of lurking 12:55 Aug 4
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- Take it easy... - MIch elle 6:18 Aug 4
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- Reconsider IEW... - Penny 5:07 Aug 4
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- I agree with Penny. - Kristine out of lurking 6:15 Aug 4
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- I came close to buying it last night, but the cost... - kbm 5:12 Aug 4
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- Someone has it on sale on the loop right now.... - WendyWords 8:30 Aug 4
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- I've seen IEW and SWI listed at decent prices on for-sale loops recently ... - AngieW in Texas 7:01 Aug 4
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- Anyone in your area have IEW so you could preview? Also - Penny 5:18 Aug 4
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- Someone has it on sale on the loop right now.... - WendyWords 8:30 Aug 4
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- I agree with Penny. - Kristine out of lurking 6:15 Aug 4
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- Kind of similar. - Kristine out of lurking 6:06 Aug 4
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- To be fair, I believe this program will pay out in the long run. I'm just looking at Aesop and not getting the full picture. nt - Penny 11:11 Aug 4 (2)
- I just sold mine for pretty much those reasons... - Lana in TX 10:05 Aug 4
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- Sell it on the swap boards... - WendyWords 8:43 Aug 4
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- I doubt you can get a refund from LuLu, but you can always sell it on the swap board.. m - Sunny 8:26 Aug 4
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- Which book do you have and what is the age of your student? nt - karenciavo 6:18 Aug 4
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- yes the core books do tell you what to do, and the workbooks lay it out so you can do it.. - Peela 6:15 Aug 4
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- I have Aesop..Please, don't take this personally, - Penny 7:49 Aug 4
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- It might just not fit your needs, but (m) - Stephanie not in TX 9:03 Aug 4
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- I understand and agree with you... - WendyWords 8:35 Aug 4
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- It might just not fit your needs, but (m) - Stephanie not in TX 9:03 Aug 4
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- I have Aesop..Please, don't take this personally, - Penny 7:49 Aug 4
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- Re: Ack! Teaching textbook help please!!! - Julie in CA 3:02 Aug 4
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- Yes! - Marturia 4:35 Aug 4
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- I used Building Thinking Skills Level 1, but... - Penny 4:32 Aug 4
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- In a fairly small town, we have a teacher of Spanish who charges - Claire 15:26 Aug 4
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- I liked the point about babysitting costing $5+ per hour... - Trish 10:18 Aug 4
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- $40/month is exactly what I paid for a Spanish class last year. I thought it was fair. nt - AmyCC 8:49 Aug 4
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- Our little group pays $40/hour for a class with 5 kids. So that comes to $8/kid. We meet every week and schedule 10 week increments. nt - Jeri 7:07 Aug 4
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- That sounds reasonable to me. You might offer an "introductory price" for the first 1-3 months while you build word-of-mouth (and people figure out how good you are). ;o) nt - abbeyej 6:57 Aug 4
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- Is there a way for you to be subsidized? - Sarah CB 6:50 Aug 4
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- Quality varies so much around here - LH 6:36 Aug 4
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- I pay $60/mo for two 1hr classes /week (Spanish) - momof7 4:54 Aug 4
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- That's the norm for this area.... - GVA 4:11 Aug 4
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- I pay $50 per month for 1 child for Spanish Lessons. nm - Lisa M WA 22:24 Aug 3
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- Our chinese teacher asks $5/child per lesson, same qualifications and teacher prep. nt - OhElizabeth 22:07 Aug 3
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- Guess I should add, she has classes of 6 or more. If the class has less than... - OhElizabeth 22:08 Aug 3
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- Before your child took lessons.... - six meadows 4:30 Aug 4
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- No. You might also consider... - OhElizabeth 7:04 Aug 4
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- thank you - six meadows 14:42 Aug 4
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- thank you - six meadows 14:42 Aug 4
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- No. You might also consider... - OhElizabeth 7:04 Aug 4
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- I am expecting the class to be small - Trish 22:37 Aug 3
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- Before your child took lessons.... - six meadows 4:30 Aug 4
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- Guess I should add, she has classes of 6 or more. If the class has less than... - OhElizabeth 22:08 Aug 3
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- Thanks so much!...nt - Sheryl 4:36 Aug 4
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- Thanks, Jessica! - Marturia (formerly known as Karen's testimony) 5:20 Aug 4
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- Re: Non-Denominational Resources for Bible lessons or for United Methodists found inside... - Stephanie 1:43 Aug 4
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- Here's mine (Link enclosed) - Kytriplets 8:19 Aug 4
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- (Not Mom2jrcsc) - but I like the pocket idea -- thanks! nt - Shelly in SC 10:23 Aug 4
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- (Not Mom2jrcsc) - but I like the pocket idea -- thanks! nt - Shelly in SC 10:23 Aug 4
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- I read "...And What About College" years ago -- very inspiring and down-to-earth. A good read. nt - Vanna 11:03 Aug 4
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- I LOVE ALL of Cafi Cohen's books on high school and she has several, not just the one you mentioned.....(m) - Regena in KY 7:59 Aug 4
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- Here's my RS4K review - Sue in St Pete 14:02 Aug 4
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- I have both . . . but . . . - Lisa in Tx 13:37 Aug 4
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- I haven't seen RS4K, so take everything I say about them with a grain of salt. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 11:07 Aug 4
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- Piggybacking: Compare RS4K and Apologia? - KarenDV 5:26 Aug 4
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- My take on the two... - WendyWords 9:38 Aug 4
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- My take on the two... - WendyWords 9:38 Aug 4
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- Shoot! I was just there yesterday and saw them but didn't pick them up!... - Monnie in East KY 12:15 Aug 4
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- my dc like the online map puzzles at www.iknowthat.com - look under "social studies" - Dawn in TN 7:46 Aug 4
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- The GLobal Puzzle is excellent for mid-elementary and higher! nt - PameLA in VA 4:59 Aug 4
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- Thank you for all the recommendations. :-) nt - AlmostLucy 0:24 Aug 4
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- We love this one of the USA - karen 22:01 Aug 3
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- I give up. Well you should be able to find it on the Amazon website if you would like to see the puzzle we have.nt - Karen 22:04 Aug 3
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- Trying link again. - Karen 22:03 Aug 3
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- I give up. Well you should be able to find it on the Amazon website if you would like to see the puzzle we have.nt - Karen 22:04 Aug 3
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- Timberdoodle also has puzzles for the world and by continent that are great. nt - OhElizabeth 21:40 Aug 3
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- Lauri Puzzles has a US puzzle where every state is a separate piece... Timber Doodle sells it... nt - LatinaRepublicana 21:10 Aug 3
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- Doug & Melissa (wooden) puzzles. (nt) - Colleen 21:06 Aug 3
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- For a cute, silly-but-memorable supplement try "What Do You Say, Dear?" by Sesyle Joslin... - abbeyej 7:04 Aug 4
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- We love Wisdom Tales from Around the World (m) - veracity 3:50 Aug 4
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- "How to Behave and Why" by Munro Leaf. (Yes, the author of "Ferdinand". : ) ) (nt) - Colleen 21:05 Aug 3
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- Here's a suggestion... - Stacia 21:02 Aug 3
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- Right Choices by Kenneth Taylor, Big Thoughts for Little Kids, just type in children's character on amazon and you'll find all you need...nt - jessica in ga 20:59 Aug 3
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- hee hee! good luck to you too! nt - Peek a Boo 20:35 Aug 3
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- Thanks for responding :-) - TaraHen 19:21 Aug 4
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- I'm driving the VW, and love it. (wink to OhE.) (m) - Bryan (a mom) 11:14 Aug 4
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- Well that's about like comparing a Cadillac and a Volkswagon bug... - OhElizabeth 22:03 Aug 3
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- While I appreciate your persuasive writing ability...m - Julieofsardis 10:10 Aug 4
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- Well I'm sorry because I didn't mean to offend you... - OhElizabeth 14:21 Aug 4
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- Well I'm sorry because I didn't mean to offend you... - OhElizabeth 14:21 Aug 4
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- Ok, I have a brain. I meant "most people will be... - OhElizabeth 22:06 Aug 3
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- While I appreciate your persuasive writing ability...m - Julieofsardis 10:10 Aug 4
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- There have been several discussions, but I'll give you my .02....m - Julieofsardis 21:33 Aug 3
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- one book! - LatinaRepublicana 20:14 Aug 3 (1)
- Yes! We typically do... - Elizabeth 19:54 Aug 3
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- I LOVE Sequential Spelling... - Jann in TX 19:19 Aug 3
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- Same here. Sequential Spelling is a great program for poor spellers. - Claire 15:28 Aug 4
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- SS worked miracles on my older dyslexic child, and my second grader does it too... - amber in GA 3:42 Aug 4
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- I totally agree :) m - Mel in Ga. 20:19 Aug 3
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- Same here. Sequential Spelling is a great program for poor spellers. - Claire 15:28 Aug 4
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- I never learned them... and it has always bugged me! - Kay in Cal 8:17 Aug 4
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- I've generally emphasized this in third grade. nt - Regena in KY 8:00 Aug 4
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- Entire family learned them whhen ds was 6 while on a car trip - Karen in Maryland 5:44 Aug 4
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- Re: Entire family learned them whhen ds was 6 while on a car trip - Mogster 6:14 Aug 4
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- Audio Memory (link enclosed) - Karen in Maryland 11:11 Aug 4
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- Forgot link the heat is getting to me the link is in this post - Karen in Maryland 11:12 Aug 4
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- Forgot link the heat is getting to me the link is in this post - Karen in Maryland 11:12 Aug 4
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- Audio Memory (link enclosed) - Karen in Maryland 11:11 Aug 4
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- Re: Entire family learned them whhen ds was 6 while on a car trip - Mogster 6:14 Aug 4
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- My 12 yo hasn't learned them, but my 10 yo loved learning them using the book Yo, Sacramento. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:49 Aug 3
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- my 10 yo son is doing this now... i was in 5th grade... nt - LatinaRepublicana 20:17 Aug 3
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- Personally I think your children are the ideal age.... - Elizabeth 20:10 Aug 3
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- They didn't. (m) - AlmostLucy 19:34 Aug 3
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- Same here... - Laura in CT 3:40 Aug 4
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- I'm more concerned about world geography - Laura in China 0:25 Aug 4
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- World geography is important... - WendyWords 8:49 Aug 4
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- World geography is important... - WendyWords 8:49 Aug 4
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- I've not required this of my boys, but they've had fun learning it on their own, using the Fandax cards. Learning state capitals is actually a good history lesson...(m) - Colleen 21:09 Aug 3
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- Well, I think it's important because... - Mel 20:03 Aug 3
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- Me too. I'm more concerned about my son's knowing major cities... - Michelle T 19:49 Aug 3
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- I think knowing both are important nt - Mel 20:04 Aug 3
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- I think knowing both are important nt - Mel 20:04 Aug 3
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- I completely agree with you! - Debbie in Austin 19:47 Aug 3
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- Well, *that *may not happen, but what if someone asks you in a calmer fashion ... - Mel 20:09 Aug 3
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- I'm picturing Jay Leno here doing a special series on "Jay Walking with Homeschoolers." Yikes. - Elizabeth 20:16 Aug 3
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- I'm picturing Jay Leno here doing a special series on "Jay Walking with Homeschoolers." Yikes. - Elizabeth 20:16 Aug 3
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- I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one! And I agree with you about knowing the placement of states. nt - AlmostLucy 19:49 Aug 3
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- Well, *that *may not happen, but what if someone asks you in a calmer fashion ... - Mel 20:09 Aug 3
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- Same here... - Laura in CT 3:40 Aug 4
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- I saw them at Walmart where the keep office stuff (paperclips, etc.) nt - Lee in NH 6:04 Aug 4
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- piggy back Q: Where do you put your rings... top or bottom? -m - Kathie in VA 21:23 Aug 3
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- VP had cards on display at the convention... ring on top, not laminated. nt - WendyWords 9:45 Aug 4
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- I vote bottom nt - Dawn in TN 7:47 Aug 4
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- VP had cards on display at the convention... ring on top, not laminated. nt - WendyWords 9:45 Aug 4
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- I bought some... - Missy 20:32 Aug 3
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- Now there's an idea. Do you think they have to be laminated before you use the rings? (m....) - Elizabeth 19:57 Aug 3
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- All office supply stores should carry them. nt - AmyCC 19:23 Aug 3
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- Re: Apologia Science- books or CD? (m) - Cindi D 6:07 Aug 4
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- I chose to buy the General Science book plus audio MP3 nt - Beth in TN 19:12 Aug 3
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- The WP interactive maps sound so cool! My ds will love that... - Thanks, everyone.... 8:54 Aug 4
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- Oops! that should be Kathy in NC.nt. - Kathy in NC 8:59 Aug 4
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- Oops! that should be Kathy in NC.nt. - Kathy in NC 8:59 Aug 4
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- We switched from SL to WP - Ottakee 5:34 Aug 4
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- We prefer WP's book choices... - kbm 4:33 Aug 4
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- We chose Sonlight 3 over AS 1 or 2 for the books... - Jean in CA 22:16 Aug 3
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- I decided on WP and here's why... - MarieOH 20:44 Aug 3
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- Similar here (m) - Yvette in CA 21:36 Aug 3
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- Similar here (m) - Yvette in CA 21:36 Aug 3
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- I decided on Sonlight 3, but I am going to add lapbooking (see posts below) as a fun way to reinforce the week's reading. nt - OKCyndi 20:27 Aug 3
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- I found that there was a big difference between (m) - AlmostLucy 19:14 Aug 3
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- My kids love math and the younger ones can't wait until they are old enough to start! - Lori 19:37 Aug 4
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- I'm not sure what VSL is, but here's my standard review - Sue in St Pete 13:53 Aug 4
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- Wonderful review!!! Thanks. nt - Melissa H. in GA 17:45 Aug 4
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- Wonderful review!!! Thanks. nt - Melissa H. in GA 17:45 Aug 4
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- We switched o MUS... - Tara in KY 13:12 Aug 4
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- As you say, we use MUS with our VSL son... - Lori D. 19:03 Aug 3
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- Suggestion from seminar - Sandy in Indy 6:40 Aug 4
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- there are several game ideas and manipulatives: - Peek a Boo 19:43 Aug 3
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- Ordered it two weeks ago from Amazon and received it yesterday. (although I wasn't expecting it until Sept.) nt - Lynn in N. CA 19:21 Aug 3
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- Thank you Lynn, because the site still says "not released". Thnaks again! nt - Lisa CA 8:02 Aug 4
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- Thank you Lynn, because the site still says "not released". Thnaks again! nt - Lisa CA 8:02 Aug 4
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- I love United Streaming!!! nt - Rachel in KY 4:37 Aug 4
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- I use videos a lot, and have subscribed for the upcoming year. - Cindyg 21:19 Aug 3
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- In Georgia, we can get this for free. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:09 Aug 3
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- I want to make a point about Singapore and Drill - frank 15:49 Aug 4
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- I don't think that's in contradiction to what we're saying. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 16:53 Aug 4
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- I don't think that's in contradiction to what we're saying. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 16:53 Aug 4
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- It's not that it's hard, it's just different. And Book 7 is Algebra/Geometry, only it's called NEM-1 - LH 6:54 Aug 4
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- My experience has been similar - Praisefor3 5:39 Aug 4
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- Re: I have several questions about Singapore Math..help please??(m) - Marturia 5:17 Aug 4
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- Another few cents...(m) - Colleen 21:02 Aug 3
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- Our experience with Singapore math... - Lynn in N. CA 19:32 Aug 3
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- Maybe I can help (m). - AlmostLucy 19:08 Aug 3
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- Just to clarify: you don't *need* the Home Instructor's Guides to teach. But they can be a big help. nt - AlmostLucy 19:10 Aug 3
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- Just to clarify: you don't *need* the Home Instructor's Guides to teach. But they can be a big help. nt - AlmostLucy 19:10 Aug 3
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- My daughter started Neoe II not long ago... - Katrina 19:31 Aug 3
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- This is one aspect of many current science programs that I find downright ridiculous. (m) - Colleen 18:46 Aug 3
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- Let go, breathe in, breathe out, and only answer the questions that make sense. - Bryan (a mom) 18:10 Aug 3
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- My opinion... - Laura R (FL) 18:04 Aug 3
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- I agree... - GVA 18:18 Aug 3
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- Sorry, long hot day yesterday.... - GVA 4:29 Aug 4
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- Can you be specific about what doesn't match the trivium & what you think will bring frustration & change? (m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:51 Aug 4
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- Can you be specific about what doesn't match the trivium & what you think will bring frustration & change? (m) - Bryan (a mom) 10:51 Aug 4
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- Curious about this. . .(m) - Bryan (a mom) 20:00 Aug 3
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- Do you mean jumped off? - Sue in St Pete 18:24 Aug 3
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- Sorry, long hot day yesterday.... - GVA 4:29 Aug 4
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- I agree... - GVA 18:18 Aug 3
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- Have you seen this? My daughter learned to type with this when she was 6 or 7 - Patricia 18:10 Aug 3
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- This is only my first week using it, but since no one else has replied... - momofkhm 5:08 Aug 4
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- Wal Mart - 24 ct. box of Crayola crayons for .20 - LaMere Academy 20:58 Aug 3
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- Yep, I've been buying all of the sizes . . . - Dawn K 22:37 Aug 3
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- Yep, I've been buying all of the sizes . . . - Dawn K 22:37 Aug 3
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- Boxes of 64 Crayola Crayons are $1.50 at Target Right Now (nft) - Susan 19:28 Aug 3
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- these are Crayola! - Dawn K 16:54 Aug 3
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- Try looking here (Rap of the Presidents)... - Rhondabee 15:46 Aug 3
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- Just another opinion...(m) - Lisa Beth in CA 19:41 Aug 3
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- Thanks for your thoughts. It sounds like one of my dc could benefit from them. nt - Christy in OR 21:03 Aug 3
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- Thanks for your thoughts. It sounds like one of my dc could benefit from them. nt - Christy in OR 21:03 Aug 3
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- IN a nut shell, they are a manipulative. - momofkhm 16:18 Aug 3
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- FYI--they come in wood as well... - Désirée 4:14 Aug 4
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- That's what I needed to know. Thanks! nt - Christy in OR 17:31 Aug 3
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- FYI--they come in wood as well... - Désirée 4:14 Aug 4
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- Never mind! Found it. Should have known to google it first. (link inside if interested) nt - Christy in OR 15:46 Aug 3
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- sonlight.com has lists although I'm more familiar with the lists for the lower grades. nt - karen 22:09 Aug 3
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- lower level sonlight lists - closeacademy 12:41 Aug 4
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- lower level sonlight lists - closeacademy 12:41 Aug 4
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- 1000 Good Books List (link inside) - Susan in TX 17:10 Aug 3
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- Honey for a Child's Heart. nt - abbeyej 16:24 Aug 3
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- Ditto. nt - Laura A 14:55 Aug 4
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- Ditto. nt - Laura A 14:55 Aug 4
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- Read Aloud Handbook, Books Children Love, All Through the Ages nt - MeganP 15:11 Aug 3
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- I know that the author says you can do some of the punctuation stuff before you finish the book, but... - Ellie 16:38 Aug 3
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- Re: Easy Grammar Question** my answer *Ü* and my question... - LisaWA 15:37 Aug 3 (1)
- Re: We will be doing daily grams also... - Kristy 15:36 Aug 3
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- are you using EG 3/4? - Heather in MI 14:59 Aug 3
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- we did EG 4/5 last year and followed the author's recommendations as explained in the book - should be toward the front :) - TNLisa 14:57 Aug 3
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- Re: RS and MUS - Why does MUS get such negative comments and what about RS? - Deece in MN 19:15 Aug 3
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- Why I went with RS over MUS two years ago... - GVA 18:34 Aug 3
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- I use Right Start... - TeachingMom 18:21 Aug 3
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- I have not used either, yet, but have read a lot about both... - Brigitte in NC 16:54 Aug 3
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- Not sure about your question but we love MUS. nt - Joyful 16:45 Aug 3
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- We do too! nt - Kate CA 23:53 Aug 3
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- We do too! nt - Kate CA 23:53 Aug 3
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- I think its just different things work for different people - Des 16:18 Aug 3
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- Does "RS" stand for Rod & Staff or the other one... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:35 Aug 3
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- HWT and FIAR is what we used too! - Kytriplets 15:40 Aug 3
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- I saw your website the other day and got hooked on the art books. (m) - Brigitte in NC 16:43 Aug 3
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- I saw your website the other day and got hooked on the art books. (m) - Brigitte in NC 16:43 Aug 3
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- My thoughts.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:54 Aug 3
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- We do OPGTR wih ETC and it works well. Both handwriting programs are good. nt - katie4 14:51 Aug 3
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- We just started this week . . . - Lisa in Tx 16:14 Aug 3
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- My kids love it...m - NOLAdy 15:01 Aug 3
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- I don't know about Chemistry, but the books for Physics 1 are incredible. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:44 Aug 3
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- Thank you! I knew I would find the answer here. nt - Brigitte in NC 16:37 Aug 3
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- Yep, it does... - Kytriplets 15:38 Aug 3
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- MUS does cover measurement and money beginning in Beta. nt - Tommysmommy 14:26 Aug 3
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- Re: MUS - does it cover measurement, calendar and money... - mandyd 14:18 Aug 3
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- Re: MUS - does it cover measurement, calendar and money... - Pster 14:07 Aug 3
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- I rec.ommend Thinking Toolbox & Fallacy Detective. . . - Kimm in WA 17:14 Aug 4
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- Links inside to responses I recently received about Critical Thinking book 1... - Lori D. 20:59 Aug 3
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