New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 08 (0)

So what's the advantages/disadvantages of a vocabulary root study (like Voc. from Classical Roots) over a plain vocabulary study (like Wordly Wise)? Which are you using and why did you choose it? nt - Christy in Co 23:01 Jun 8 (0)

Can anyone recommend a good affordable telescope? nt - KateW 22:35 Jun 8 (0)

We just bought Phonetic Zoo - Sherri in BC 22:18 Jun 8 (0)

Free "How to Draw" with Jan Brett online videos - Dawn K 21:50 Jun 8 (0)

Wonderful Butterfly Unit Study (free) - Dawn K 21:46 Jun 8 (0)

some free nature coloring pages (feel free to add yours) - Dawn K 21:40 Jun 8 (0)

Absolutely wonderful BIRD notebooking resource (free) - Dawn K 21:39 Jun 8 (1)

• Cool! This looks great, and free makes it even better! Thanks. nt - Needleroozer 21:41 Jun 8 (0)

History rotation.... - saved1112 21:30 Jun 8 (1)

• As of right now, I plan to switch over to Truth Quest for high school - Tommysmommy 22:26 Jun 8 (0)

Astronomy programs??? - Nanci 21:22 Jun 8 (2)

• I don't know of any off-hand, but I found a really great link that might serve as one. Link inside... - Laura in WI 21:58 Jun 8 (1)
  • Wow! Thanks for posting this. Just found what I'm going to use next year for this topic! nt - Nancy in NH 22:50 Jun 8 (0)

Alpha Omega Science or Abeka - *IF* you had to choose - Please help (questions inside) - Mel 21:13 Jun 8 (0)

My 6-year old son loves this online chess game site - Dawn K 20:57 Jun 8 (2)

• Oh Wow, my ds will love this. He's in the chess club in homeschool group! nm - Mel in Ga. 22:24 Jun 8 (0)
• Thanks!!! - nanci 21:16 Jun 8 (0)

www.funbrain.com has wonderful educational games! (nt) - Dawn K 20:41 Jun 8 (0)

Speaking of Michaels Arts & Crafts, did you know you can get great stuff for homeschooling - Dawn K 20:35 Jun 8 (2)

• Just today Michael's took my Joann's 40% off coupon! nt - mom2abcd 20:56 Jun 8 (1)
  • Usually, each craft store will take the others' coupons except - Dawn K 20:59 Jun 8 (0)

How do you use Spelling Power? - Marsha 20:27 Jun 8 (1)

• World's greatest spelling program with world's worst instructions! - Paula H 22:51 Jun 8 (0)

Art Supplies - Dawn in TN 20:14 Jun 8 (3)

• I'd go with Crayola brand... My older ds and dd also have....m - saved1112 21:05 Jun 8 (0)
• For 6yo I would (and do use) Crayola, m - Tap, tap, tap 20:33 Jun 8 (0)
• Michael's has coupons in the paper for 40% off items. Or Timberdoodle sells at discount. Definitely don't pay full retail as they are pricey! (but worth it) nt - OhElizabeth 20:15 Jun 8 (0)

Science magazines for 5th and 6th graders? (m) - Sandra in IL 20:00 Jun 8 (0)

For those of you interested in Solomonovich's Geometry... - CED 19:57 Jun 8 (0)

Anyone ever used the "Which Way USA" puzzle books/maps from Highlights? - Kay in Cal 19:55 Jun 8 (0)

Some online logic puzzle sites... - Laurie 19:54 Jun 8 (1)

• I just finished one of them - very proud of myself, although it took longer than I anticipated! Thanks! nt - Dawn in TN 21:40 Jun 8 (0)

Which version of Spelling Workout? - Heather in MI 19:47 Jun 8 (3)

• My dc and I like the look of the newer SWO. nt - Michelle in DE 20:13 Jun 8 (0)
• We like the newer...my son HATED the sports theme. To each his own, I guess. (nt) - Julie in AK 20:06 Jun 8 (0)
• I think one is the "classic" version and one is "newer" (m) - Vanna 19:53 Jun 8 (0)

Could someone tell me what the current copywright date is on Latina Christiana I....thanks...nt - Cinthya 19:20 Jun 8 (2)

• the one i bought in April says 2003... nt - LatinaRepublicana 19:44 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks....:).........nt - Cinthya 19:49 Jun 8 (0)

Kellin, Thanks for responding to my Reading Strands question way way down the board.nt - MI Mom 19:10 Jun 8 (0)

What grade levels are FLL and FLL2 ? - Tap, tap, tap 18:57 Jun 8 (3)

• Thanks to you both....Tap - Tap, tap, tap 19:29 Jun 8 (0)
• FLL is 1st and 2nd grade. There is no FLL2 yet but when there is it will be 3rd and 4th. nt - Heather in VA 19:07 Jun 8 (0)
• FLL is for 2 years - 1st and 2nd grade. Although, I started it in K. FLL2 isn't available yet. nt - KIN 19:06 Jun 8 (0)

Do you think think there is benefit to using CW for a few years, even if you don't *necessarily* plan to go the whole way through the program? - Jennifer in FL 18:29 Jun 8 (2)

• That's funny....I just posted that question to Lene on the CW boards the other day...go check it out. nt - Pensguys 19:14 Jun 8 (0)
• Absolutely! Aesop is wonderful to "get you going", but (m) - LisaNY 18:47 Jun 8 (0)

In someone's post is a quote by St. Theophant the Recluse about... - Renai 18:11 Jun 8 (1)

• Finally found it... - Renai 18:37 Jun 8 (0)

Need math for 6th grader. A Beka was "OK" but looking for something that doesn't have sooo much busy work - Math 17:58 Jun 8 (4)

• After Abeka's and Saxon's busywork.... ds likes BJU, so do I.. nt - saved1112 21:19 Jun 8 (1)
  • My ds will be 6th grade this fall. nt - saved1112 21:20 Jun 8 (0)
• For us, BJUP Math is just right ... - Dilly 21:11 Jun 8 (0)
• We switched from Abeka to Saxon 4 years ago. Like Saxon lots, - paradise 18:34 Jun 8 (0)

Is Study dog no longer free? I just went to download it on our new computer and it looks like there is a fee now? n/t - one_l_michele 17:57 Jun 8 (0)

Re: Table of Contents for Noeo Science.... - Amy in OH 17:53 Jun 8 (0)

Is NOEO Science meant to be done every day? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 17:49 Jun 8 (2)

• See post below about Noeo. nt - Breann in WA 20:32 Jun 8 (0)
• NOEO is scheduled for 4 days a week, but many people combine days and do it twice a week. nt - Liz in FL 18:01 Jun 8 (0)

Okay, last question on this before I buy....Mind Benders cd or Zoombini cd? - rsmofga 17:37 Jun 8 (6)

• See this website for Zoobinis... - saved1112 21:26 Jun 8 (0)
• Mind benders cds are fun for my ds 10. Dd 5 is anxious to try too. nt - saved1112 21:22 Jun 8 (0)
• We have Zoobinis & my kids love it. nt - Mel 21:15 Jun 8 (0)
• If price is a factor - you can find Zoombinis for ~$5 at various discount retailers online. n/t - one_l_michele 17:51 Jun 8 (1)
  • LOL, I should have scrolled the board 1st - I see Elizabeth has this posted below! n/t - one_l_michele 17:52 Jun 8 (0)
• My 11yodd and 7yods LOVE Zoombinis. (Don't have Mindbenders though.) nt - Kristine out of lurking 17:45 Jun 8 (0)

MI Mom...link for Quia Latin games... - LCGal 17:17 Jun 8 (0)

Ellie, I posted back to you below under my 1st grade thread......nt - Jenni 17:14 Jun 8 (0)

Where to go after SOW for 7th? nt - LCGal 16:53 Jun 8 (0)

Great Books Academy - anyone have thoughts or experience with this program? nt - Christy in CO 16:41 Jun 8 (1)

• Also known as The Angelicum Academy. nt - Christy in CO 16:50 Jun 8 (0)

Help! My very bored 5 year old wants to play some educational games on the computer... - SLB 16:14 Jun 8 (8)

• My 5 yo dd has been enjoying earobics site... - Angel 17:14 Jun 8 (0)
• Zoombinis (only $5 on the amazon marketplace) is great, also Fritz & Chesster. nt - OhElizabeth 16:40 Jun 8 (5)
  • Do you have a link for this? I can't find it! Thanks! nt - rsmofga 18:06 Jun 8 (2)
    • Just go to amazon and do a search for "zoombinis". The one I have is... - OhElizabeth 18:11 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thanks so much! nt - Rsmofga 18:44 Jun 8 (0)
  • I second Fritz & Chesster. My 6yo plays a mean game of chess now thanks to that software. :) nt - PattyNJ 16:54 Jun 8 (1)
    • I only wish *I* could play a mean game of chess with it. I've done the whole thing and only beat it once, lol! :) - OhElizabeth 17:19 Jun 8 (0)
• I think he might enjoy the games here... - Laurie 16:28 Jun 8 (0)

Thank you all for the lively discussion below. Glad to read every opinion!(nt) - Tami 15:37 Jun 8 (3)

• Also.... - Tami 16:01 Jun 8 (2)
  • Tami, I just wanted to say that I actually agree with you. (m) - OhElizabeth 16:50 Jun 8 (1)
    • Hey... - Tami 18:36 Jun 8 (0)

Tell me how you made your wall timeline...TIA!nt - Katy in Houston 15:32 Jun 8 (6)

• I wanted something that would last four full years and not look too icky in our hallway, so . . . - Jenny in Florida 20:42 Jun 8 (0)
• Stuck a long length of contac paper on the wall, and glued a few key SOTW projects onto it, in chronological order. nt - Jill, OK in VA 19:04 Jun 8 (0)
• adding machine tape, stretched all around our kitchen above the wainscoating.nt - Katie in Ny 18:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Oh gosh, ours is the cheapie version! m - Chris in VA 17:10 Jun 8 (0)
• Here's how I did mine... - Dyan 16:09 Jun 8 (0)
• I made the foldable one out of poster board featured in Homeschool in the Woods.... - Tami 16:03 Jun 8 (0)

Singapore 3rd edition vs US version for level 4? I've always used American, but I can buy the other version used, sight unseen. Will I notice a diff? nt - OKCyndi 15:32 Jun 8 (3)

• I've used some 3rd and some US - Debra in CO 18:55 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Singapore 3rd edition vs US version for level 4? I've always used American, but I can buy the other version used, sight unseen. Will I notice a diff? nt - julie 16:03 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Julie! nt - OKCyndi 18:27 Jun 8 (0)

Saxon vs BJU for 3rd and 5th? - C in AR 14:54 Jun 8 (4)

• We like Saxon. You can get the dive cd's to go with them - paradise 18:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Stick with what's working... - WendyWords 15:35 Jun 8 (0)
• OOPS! My above post is about Saxon vs BJU Math. - Cunningham 15:00 Jun 8 (1)
  • Sorry! Very long day, too. It is C in AR NOT Cunningham. - C in AR 15:02 Jun 8 (0)

Trying again, anyone?? History through the ages timeline figure's...Anything for the Aztecs,Mayas, Incas? - Shannon in CA 14:27 Jun 8 (7)

• i found some more on the CDs - BMC 15:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank you, those will help out a lot. I would have googled, but I am just started to read about these cultures, and really didn't remember any key names to look for. nt - Shannon in CA 17:07 Jun 8 (0)
• Here is a mexican website for kids,where you may print some pictures.. - Becky in Mexico I 14:40 Jun 8 (4)
  • Neat website for history, thanks I can see us using this often in the next week. nt - Shannon in CA 17:08 Jun 8 (0)
  • Correction...where you may FI ND SOME PICTURES.nm - Becky in Mexico 15:02 Jun 8 (2)
    • neat site - wish my grammar school Spanish could get me a little ffarther (if your kids are studying Spanish check out this site!) nt - BMC 15:43 Jun 8 (1)
      • The middle link at the top will take you to the English site. nt - Renai 17:15 Jun 8 (0)

Linda in NM... I read your suggestion down below and I thought I knew.. - Becky in Mexico 14:27 Jun 8 (2)

• Institute for Excellence in Writing... nt - LatinaRepublicana 15:36 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank you!! nm - Becky in Mexico 18:19 Jun 8 (0)

Still working on getting my 5th grade curriculum together and a question about CW.... - rsmofga 14:21 Jun 8 (2)

• Sounds like they're ready for 'B' and, yes, the workbooks are VERY helpful! nt - Bula Mama 17:44 Jun 8 (0)
• I think the workbooks would be helpful, and they do correspond. I'm starting in the fall with B for my almost 10yodd, pretty strong writer already. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:18 Jun 8 (0)

What is LCC? nt - A Confused Elizabeth 14:19 Jun 8 (1)

• Latin Centered Curriculum. Never mind. I figured it out. nt - Elizabeth 14:25 Jun 8 (0)

Okay, when I talked to Apologia today I was told TT is not rigorous enough for their sciences - now what??? - Chris in CA 14:19 Jun 8 (10)

• I respect Dr. Wile BUT I think he's wrong about this one! - Sandy in Indy 21:51 Jun 8 (0)
• I don't know that you should shun TT but, FWIW, I heard Dr. Wile speak in person and he said the same thing. So, his employee expressed his opinion accurately. (nt) - Jilligan 19:24 Jun 8 (0)
• This was discussed at length on the high school board 1 or 2 boards ago (more) - momof10 18:05 Jun 8 (2)
  • Actually, I don't recall Apologia Science as being particularly math heavy - Laura R (FL) 18:31 Jun 8 (1)
    • The sons I have using TT aren't the ones who have used Apologia, but - momof10 19:07 Jun 8 (0)
• We use Apologia for science and I plan to use TT all the way through. (more) - Quiver0f10 17:48 Jun 8 (0)
• WaaHaaHaa Stop talking about math. I thought I was secure in my TT Math 7 choice and now I don't know what to do!!! nt - Laura R (FL) 17:09 Jun 8 (0)
• You are going to cover much of the same things, but possibly not as technical as something like VideoText. (m) - Kate CA 15:28 Jun 8 (0)
• I hope this doesn't come across too "snippy" but that makes me wonder if the person on the phone knows what they're talking about - Maverick 14:54 Jun 8 (1)
  • Okay, now that I've read teh Wile math thread below and on the high school board - Maverick 15:11 Jun 8 (0)

One more ?? for today :) Do any of you have any good ideas for reviewing grammar skills over the summer? (m) - Virginia Heather 14:16 Jun 8 (5)

• I used this website a lot (free worksheets) - Dawn K 21:15 Jun 8 (0)
• some more - Dawn K 21:13 Jun 8 (0)
• http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/grammar/ - Dawn K 21:07 Jun 8 (0)
• How about Mad Libs? nt - Katie in FL 14:38 Jun 8 (0)
• Daily Grams might be a good choice for review... - Verena 14:25 Jun 8 (0)

Thanks, Jean and Dawn, for your replies on SOS Spanish. - Michelle in DE 14:14 Jun 8 (0)

VP's Classically Cursive series... are any of you using this? (m) - Virginia Heather 14:11 Jun 8 (3)

• Both my 7yo and 10yo are doing Book 1 now.... - Donna A. 19:14 Jun 8 (1)
  • Well I'll be! I didn't realize that it uses D'Nealian/BJU modern manuscript! Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 20:08 Jun 8 (0)
• We're on our second year, and will finish in the fall- - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:24 Jun 8 (0)

I am considering CW for a 5th, 7th, and 9th grader w/o hardly any writing experience...where do I start?...thanks - Lorri 13:43 Jun 8 (2)

• Thank you so much~!~.......nt - Lorri 19:59 Jun 8 (0)
• I would look over the CW website and the boards there. There are specific instructions for starting with older children, but I think they say to start with Aesop B, but move quickly on to Homer. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:26 Jun 8 (0)

Do I need to start a spelling program if my dc are still doing ETC? nt - Allison TX 13:21 Jun 8 (4)

• Thank You! nt - Allison TX 18:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Here is how I am handling that... - CED 18:12 Jun 8 (0)
• I'm not. When ds is done with ETC we will start spelling. nt. - Yvette S. 13:27 Jun 8 (1)
  • I agree -- nt - Julieofsardis 17:42 Jun 8 (0)

If you combine your Bible study w/ missions work and geography, will you please share a bit with me? (m) - Virginia Heather 13:04 Jun 8 (4)

• Teaching with God's Heart for the World by Ann Dunagan - Jenileigh 14:12 Jun 8 (1)
  • and here is a review from The Old School House - Jenileigh 14:18 Jun 8 (0)
• For that age, I would... - Donna A. 14:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: If you combine your Bible study w/ missions work and geography, will you please share a bit with me? (m) - Laurie4b 13:59 Jun 8 (0)

Where is the best place to learn more about CW and how it works? -nt - Mary in WA State 12:52 Jun 8 (5)

• thanks to all!!! --nt - Mary in WA State 16:58 Jun 8 (0)
• Their site... - Janice in NJ 13:03 Jun 8 (0)
• Here you go! - Bula Mama 13:02 Jun 8 (1)
  • You beat me by 2 seconds, Susan! nt - Bula Mama 13:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Samples, msg board, and FAQs at www.lulu.com/classicalwriting nt - Susan in SoCal 13:00 Jun 8 (0)

Does Singapore cover coordinate planes?? If so, in what book?....Thanks nt - Julieofsardis 12:51 Jun 8 (1)

• NEM 2, ch. 5 (nt) - Beth in OH 13:23 Jun 8 (0)

Ok, who's used Horizons math? - Yevrah 12:34 Jun 8 (1)

• I've used Horizons Math from K-4... - Jenmom 13:00 Jun 8 (0)

Bula Mom - starting CW w/an older child... - mom2three 12:28 Jun 8 (3)

• Well,,, - Bula Mama 13:25 Jun 8 (1)
  • O.k., I'll search on the HS board...Thank you.. (nt) - mom2three 14:19 Jun 8 (0)
• Bula Mama...sorry, I got your name wrong - mom2three 13:25 Jun 8 (0)

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful spelling responses... - Heather in VA 12:14 Jun 8 (1)

• I would just do Sequential Spelling alone for at least 60 lessons - Claire 17:17 Jun 8 (0)

OK - I think I have sent out the copywork list to everyone who asked. If you haven't gotten it or would like it please let me know. nt - Heather in VA 12:03 Jun 8 (7)

• I got my copy. Thanks again. (nt) - Jilligan 19:28 Jun 8 (0)
• I got it. Thanks! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:27 Jun 8 (0)
• Oh I would love one please! Thanks emails address inside. - Michelle in CA 15:03 Jun 8 (0)
• I didn't see this before , but I would love a copy - Chris in CA 14:25 Jun 8 (0)
• I havent got mine :(..............nt - Cinthya 13:47 Jun 8 (1)
  • I just sent it again. Let me know if you get it. Also - check your spam folder in case it ended up there. nt - Heather in VA 18:50 Jun 8 (0)
• I got mine. Thanks for sharing. : ) nt. - May in WA 13:35 Jun 8 (0)

OK that's it! NO ONE is allowed to make any more cute school stuff!! - ChristyX5 12:01 Jun 8 (0)

I'm looking for a workbook type composer/artist study for grammar stage. Does anything come to mind? nm - Stacy in NJ 11:53 Jun 8 (17)

• A prescursor to Meet the Great Composers is Stories of the Great Composers, which is meant for the younger crowd. We are using this with much success and interest! Link inside. -nt - Kinsa 17:27 Jun 8 (3)
  • I have no idea why my link didn't work. Trying again. - Kinsa 17:31 Jun 8 (2)
    • I give up. You'll just have to cut-n-paste. -nt - Kinsa 17:32 Jun 8 (1)
      • I did see these at amazon. They look good as well. by-the-by there is a special way to link to amazon. I don't recall how either! nm - Stacy in NJ 18:14 Jun 8 (0)
• Logos school has one. NT - MIch elle 15:00 Jun 8 (1)
  • Do you mean Writing Tails in Great Composers? nm - Stacy in NJ 16:42 Jun 8 (0)
• Meet the Great Composers??? (m) - Andrea in MA 12:39 Jun 8 (6)
  • This looks about right. Where can see a sample or I buy it? nm - Stacy in NJ 13:29 Jun 8 (3)
    • CBD has samples....CBD.com NT - Tammy 14:19 Jun 8 (0)
    • Rainbow Resource will give you an example of the word search/crossword (m) - Andrea in MA 13:52 Jun 8 (1)
      • I will check my library. Thanks for the suggestions. nm - Stacy in NJ 16:41 Jun 8 (0)
  • FYI-I was able to check this out of my library to view it before purchasing. nt - Andrea in MA 13:10 Jun 8 (0)
  • My logic age dd did this independently, but - Yevrah 13:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Not a workbook, but did you see Karie's artist/composer schedule way down? (Thanks again Karie!) nt - profmom 11:57 Jun 8 (3)
  • You're Welcome! nt - Karie 14:14 Jun 8 (0)
  • It is a terrific schedule. I was hoping for a pick up and go kinda thing. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:30 Jun 8 (1)
    • I understand! I'd like the same thing! nt - profmom 13:34 Jun 8 (0)

How much time do you spend on logic with your 5th graders? - PattyNJ 11:48 Jun 8 (10)

• I had dd do one Logic puzzle after maths every morning. 10 mins or so. nt - Peela 18:38 Jun 8 (2)
  • Similarly to Peela... no more than 10 min., 3-4 times a week. Things we used... - Lori D. 20:13 Jun 8 (1)
    • Wowzers! That's a great resource list. Thank you! I'm saving this. :) nt - PattyNJ 21:47 Jun 8 (0)
• This past year my 5th grader did about 30 minutes once a week - Maverick 16:58 Jun 8 (0)
• We did Mindbenders. I think we did both the A and B series. We would work on them maybe 20 minutes during/after lunch.....(m) - Regena in KY 11:50 Jun 8 (5)
  • Ack! I only ordered A1 & A2 of Mindbenders. I suppose that won't take us too far for an entire year. :\ nt - PattyNJ 13:50 Jun 8 (2)
    • No, they're very short little books. We did the warm-ups and books 1-4 of each series. nt - Regena in KY 15:14 Jun 8 (1)
      • I guess I'll have to put in another order then. :^0 nt - PattyNJ 16:55 Jun 8 (0)
  • Piggybacking, please.....if I use the cd instead of workbook, does it contain the same number of lessons? - rsmofga 12:43 Jun 8 (1)
    • Hmmm, my post on this disappeared. We didn't use the CD's. Don't know if they were out yet, back then. Sorry. nt - Regena in KY 17:31 Jun 8 (0)

Found a fun time waster (based on regional speech patterns)... - Laurie 11:27 Jun 8 (43)

• 96% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?! - Dilly - should I change my name to "Dixie"??? ;-) 21:19 Jun 8 (0)
• It said: "40% Dixie. You are definitely a Yankee." I enjoyed this. Thanks for the share! nt - Vanna 20:05 Jun 8 (0)
• hey, you guys... i'm a Yankee! (i'm really Californian)... nt - LatinaRepublicana 19:51 Jun 8 (0)
• 18% Dixie nt - six meadows 18:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Whoa...10% Dixie! As Yankee as they get! nt - Sarahas4 17:51 Jun 8 (0)
• 18% Dixie. Wow! You are a Duke of Yankeedom! (nt) - Mungo (in MA) 17:12 Jun 8 (1)
  • Me too! "11% Dixie. Wow! You are a Duke of Yankeedom!" That was fun! (nt) - Nancy in NH 22:01 Jun 8 (0)
• 25% Dixie. You are a Yankee Doodle Dandy. nt - Michelle L (from MI) 16:42 Jun 8 (0)
• 99% Dixie!!nt - Trella in LA 15:52 Jun 8 (0)
• 65% Dixie. Grew up in IN, but Grandma was from Texas and Louisiana, and I think I picked up a lot of that! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:33 Jun 8 (0)
• 34% Dixie...from Colorado (we Coloradoans actually consider ourselves apart from the whole Dixie/Yankee debate anway...) - Katrina 14:59 Jun 8 (0)
• 83% Dixie. I'm a Southern gal through and through! - MelissaM in TN 14:53 Jun 8 (0)
• 68% Dixie ...Spent summers with relatives in Miss. - Lisa CA 14:32 Jun 8 (0)
• 96% Dixie :) I'm from VA nt - Jenileigh 14:27 Jun 8 (0)
• 53% Dixie. Born in the west to parents from the north but raised in the south. nt - OhElizabeth 14:04 Jun 8 (0)
• 29% Dixie. You are a Yankee Doodle Dandy.--but I'm from MN! - Donelda 14:02 Jun 8 (2)
  • Grew up in MN - and still a yankee (only 22% Dixie). nt - Susan in TN 14:40 Jun 8 (0)
  • Almost identical here - 28% Dixie. And I'm from ND. - Debra in CO 14:05 Jun 8 (0)
• 41% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom - Cinthya 13:56 Jun 8 (0)
• 55% Dixie. Barely in Dixie nt - profmom 13:46 Jun 8 (0)
• 36% Dixie. You are definitely a Yankee. nt - paradise 13:24 Jun 8 (0)
• 68% Dixie. And I am a true Floridian! nt- - Donna in Mooresville who always lurks 13:16 Jun 8 (0)
• 58% Dixie--grew up in WI raised by a southerner nt - Closeacademy 13:15 Jun 8 (1)
  • Same here...Grew up in Fl and moved to PA @ 17. nt - WendyWords 15:59 Jun 8 (0)
• 38% Definitely a yankee (life-long west coast resident actually) nt - Ali in OR 12:56 Jun 8 (0)
• "100% Dixie"!! LOL! Figures -- I'm from GA (but my dad was a Michigander). : ) nt - ereks mom 12:49 Jun 8 (0)
• 53% True middle of the road midwesterner and my towns name is Middletown. Ho-hum. nt - judi 12:45 Jun 8 (0)
• 48% Dixie, my parents (relatives) born/raised in KY &WV left their mark on this Buckeye! nt - Angel 12:39 Jun 8 (0)
• 83% Dixie "Do you still use Confederate money?" Cute! nt - Debbie in Plano 12:21 Jun 8 (2)
  • Me, too! 81% Dixie and I'm surprised. I thought I'd rate a 99% being from southern Alabama. Must be all the tourists. (nt) - Donna T. 15:33 Jun 8 (0)
  • This was my answer too, but then i from Ga. lol nm - Mel in Ga. 14:56 Jun 8 (0)
• 42% Dixie. Barely in Yankeedom. nt - Dixie 12:11 Jun 8 (0)
• 41 % Dixie...which is really way too high since I'm from Brooklyn!!! LOL - mommyfaithe 12:04 Jun 8 (0)
• 65% Dixie... I lived in SC for 8 years and come from a Southern family. LOL nt - Amy in OH 12:00 Jun 8 (0)
• 63% Dixie (Born in TN, lived 15 yrs. in LA, now in KY). nt - Regena in KY 11:55 Jun 8 (0)
• After 4 years in SE, Texas, I'm :21% Dixie. You are a Yankee Doodle Dandy. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:53 Jun 8 (0)
• 29% Dixie. You are a Yankee Doodle Dandy. nt - PattyNJ 11:46 Jun 8 (0)
• 61% Dixie. I think this comes from being raised by people from MI but living in the south. nt - momofkhm 11:44 Jun 8 (0)
• 97% Dixie!!! nt - Kristen in NC 11:39 Jun 8 (0)
• 91% Dixie Nm - Marsha 11:37 Jun 8 (0)
• 34% Dixie. I am "definitely a Yankee." - Nicole 11:35 Jun 8 (0)
• This is cute! I'm 84% Dixie-nt - Laura in VA 11:35 Jun 8 (1)
  • I had 84% Dixie too. :o) nt - Crystal in VA 13:14 Jun 8 (0)

Does anyone do yoga with their kids? Do you have a good DVD/video? Thanks nt - Heather in VA 11:10 Jun 8 (6)

• Family Yoga with Rodney Yee. - paradise 13:27 Jun 8 (0)
• Forgot to say that yoga is a perfect 10-minute "between lesson" activity. - Julie in AK 11:58 Jun 8 (1)
  • Great idea! nt - Laurie 12:02 Jun 8 (0)
• "From Silly to Calm." it is also by YogaKids folks, but we like it better. (more) - Julie in AK 11:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Yes! - Laurie 11:20 Jun 8 (1)
  • There's also Family Yoga with Rodney Yee (nt) - Penny in VT 11:22 Jun 8 (0)

OHElizabeth and Heather in VA - Thanks for your help... - Penny in VT 11:09 Jun 8 (8)

• Sure - your list looks very similar to mine... What else is your 3rd grader going to be doing? nt - Heather in VA 11:15 Jun 8 (7)
  • Re: Sure - your list looks very similar to mine... What else is your 3rd grader going to be doing? nt - Penny in VT 11:27 Jun 8 (6)
    • Oh very cool - both my older daughters were in Montessori 3-K... - Heather in VA 12:00 Jun 8 (5)
      • Re: Oh very cool - both my older daughters were in Montessori 3-K... - Penny in VT 12:37 Jun 8 (3)
        • OH! and also... - Penny in VT 12:58 Jun 8 (2)
          • Oh I would LOVE that!! Thanks - email inside. nt - Heather in VA 13:00 Jun 8 (1)
            • You have mail! (nt) - Penny in VT 13:42 Jun 8 (0)
      • EEK - see I did forget something - Shurley 3 LOL. nt - Heather in VA 12:22 Jun 8 (0)

Has anyone tried ordering the Modern Planbook 4 from Rainbow Resource and been told that it is back-ordered? - PattyNJ 11:02 Jun 8 (0)

Finally got my Noeo Biology I kit!! Here's my promised first impression... - Breann in WA 10:53 Jun 8 (6)

• Do you do an experiement every week?...(m) - mom2three 11:28 Jun 8 (5)
  • No, not every week. Here's some good info on Biology I. m - Breann in WA 13:40 Jun 8 (4)
    • There's a TOC up in the files section at the yahoo group. Just search Noeo science. (nt) - Bryan (a mom) 19:27 Jun 8 (0)
    • one more question... - mom2three 15:20 Jun 8 (2)
      • You can go to www.theyoungscientistsclub.com for more info on the kits... m - Breann in WA 20:45 Jun 8 (1)
        • Correction: Sorry, they're under $16 per kit. nt - Breann in WA 20:48 Jun 8 (0)

a math wwyd--stick to it, or switch? - Jodi-FL 10:41 Jun 8 (5)

• Ican't find where Dr. Wiles' opinion is. Can you tell me? Thanks! nt - Kisa in CA 14:02 Jun 8 (1)
  • it's on the high school board, I'll try to link - Jodi-FL 14:17 Jun 8 (0)
• From a mom of 7 SEND IT BACK!!! nt - carin' for seven 10:46 Jun 8 (1)
  • Now you've got me curious. Why do you say this? m - Veronica 13:38 Jun 8 (0)
• whoops-I meant for this to go on the high school board. the post I referenced there (nt) - Jodi-FL 10:42 Jun 8 (0)

need some help from you veterans on 1st grade curriculum - Jenni 10:39 Jun 8 (8)

• So, from R&S you're thinking about ordering...what, exactly? - Ellie 13:54 Jun 8 (4)
  • hmmm..... - Jenni 15:08 Jun 8 (3)
    • I did list arithmetic :-) also... - Ellie 16:34 Jun 8 (2)
      • Ellie, you are...... - Jenni 17:13 Jun 8 (1)
        • Aw, shucks (((Jenni))) Ok, so... - Ellie 19:24 Jun 8 (0)
• We did pretty much exactly what WTM recommends [new edition] and did well with it. (more) - Julie in AK 11:56 Jun 8 (0)
• R&S will give him a thorough education - Tracy 11:23 Jun 8 (0)
• what my 1st will be doing next year - carin' for seven 10:45 Jun 8 (0)

Abby J or others - Des 10:36 Jun 8 (6)

• Re: Abby J or others - Jennifer in FL 17:30 Jun 8 (1)
  • Jennifer, thanks that sounds wonderful, I know my DD would love it nt - Des 17:39 Jun 8 (0)
• Hi... - abbeyej 15:11 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank you I really appreciate your response nt - Des 15:43 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Abby J or others - LatinaRepublicana 10:42 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank you so much nt - Des 10:53 Jun 8 (0)

Trying again........Gail & Diane...........If I were to use Latin in the Christian Trivium with my 7th grade dd.............m - Cinthya 10:35 Jun 8 (3)

• Thank-you GVA & Diane....you both have been most helpful...nt - Cinthya 14:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Trying again........Gail & Diane...........If I were to use Latin in the Christian Trivium with my 7th grade dd.............m - Diane 10:50 Jun 8 (1)
  • I guess the question is whether you're comfortable presenting a new foreign langauge as "teacher" or not? - GVA 11:17 Jun 8 (0)

If I were to use Latin in the Christian Trivium with my 7th grade dd.............m - Gail & Diane 10:29 Jun 8 (5)

• This is not from Gail & Diane its suppose to be addressed to them....Sorry..:)nt - Cinthya 10:36 Jun 8 (0)
• Here is some great stuff on their website about sample weeks... - Heather in VA 10:34 Jun 8 (3)
  • Re: Here is some great stuff on their website about sample weeks... - Cinthya 10:43 Jun 8 (2)
    • It is always better to here from someone actually do it isn't it.. - Heather in VA 10:54 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thank-you....:).....nt - Cinthya 14:00 Jun 8 (0)

History through the ages timeline figure's...Anything for the Aztecs,Mayas, Incas? nt. - Shannon in CA 10:27 Jun 8 (1)

• I have the CD's and I just found one image, but are there any more? nt TIA - Shannon in CA 10:36 Jun 8 (0)

How do I know which to choose for later Latin study, Oxford or Henle? (m) - Erica in PA 10:20 Jun 8 (6)

• a few differences between Henle and Oxford.... - Peela 19:59 Jun 8 (0)
• I can't help you decide which program to use, but from what I understand about LfC/Oxford... - Lana in TX 11:04 Jun 8 (1)
  • Good info.. so LFC 1, 2, 3 = Oxford 1 :-) Thanks for postin. (NT) - LH 11:11 Jun 8 (0)
• I'm not really familiar with Oxford, but... - Laura in CT 10:39 Jun 8 (0)
• I don't know because I hadn't heard - LH 10:30 Jun 8 (0)
• Do you have a link to the oxford latin? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 10:28 Jun 8 (0)

Kim & Penny: Regarding self-rightousness: I am sorry if you do not like the facts of the case because they stand. However none of my posts were vile, condemning or seething with anger. Perhaps you should take your own advice! :) p.s. the apology was for the people involved in the discussion, not for others who just decided to drop in and pass judgement. nt - amyjo@FL 10:20 Jun 8 (7)

• I apologize and retract this statement. nt - amyjo@FL 11:04 Jun 8 (0)
• Ok, I will.... - Penny in VT 10:45 Jun 8 (5)
  • Thanks, sorry for the bad attitude. Feeling the weight of the world lately. nt - amyjo@FL 10:50 Jun 8 (4)
    • Re: Thanks, sorry for the bad attitude. Feeling the weight of the world lately. nt - Penny in VT 10:57 Jun 8 (3)
      • Sorry, should've changed the subject line there... - Penny in VT 11:02 Jun 8 (0)
      • You are so right! Thanks again for your forgiveness of my missteps. :) nt - amyjo@FL 11:02 Jun 8 (1)
        • :) (nt) - Penny in VT 11:05 Jun 8 (0)

It's time to buy and I'm still undecided on math and science - help - Chris in CA 10:17 Jun 8 (13)

• Would you complete the 2 year RS into 1?...(m) - mom2three 11:47 Jun 8 (5)
  • You give me pause - Chris in CA 14:12 Jun 8 (4)
    • about math - mom2three 19:06 Jun 8 (1)
      • Could you compare Classmate with TT, which do - Chris in CA 21:02 Jun 8 (0)
    • Ask her what she wants to do with math.... - MIch elle 15:06 Jun 8 (1)
      • Well she was excited about the prospect of leaving - Chris in CA 15:15 Jun 8 (0)
• Chris, I was so tempted to re-sale what I bought for next year... - rhondabee 11:23 Jun 8 (2)
  • For some reason - Chris in CA 14:15 Jun 8 (1)
    • Not RS4K, we bought Life Science with Real Books because... - rhondabee 18:16 Jun 8 (0)
• Have you contacted Apologia? nt - WendyWords 10:20 Jun 8 (3)
  • Yes I did - Chris in CA 10:30 Jun 8 (2)
    • Ugh... Too bad you couldn't press them for an opinion! (m) - WendyWords 10:55 Jun 8 (1)
      • And let me know what he says -- LOL! I'm in almost *exactly* the same boat & *for now* decided to go with RS... - ereks mom 11:18 Jun 8 (0)

The MOH 1 CDrom is on sale now... website inside... - saved1112 10:07 Jun 8 (1)

• THX. This CD is a great idea! nt - mom2abcd 10:15 Jun 8 (0)

Would Shurley English 3 and LfC 1 and Writing Strands 3 be... - Penny in VT 9:48 Jun 8 (2)

• I don't think it would be too much personally... - Heather in VA 9:56 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks Heather!...I... - Penny in VT 9:59 Jun 8 (0)

History rotation question - saved1112 9:46 Jun 8 (1)

• Re: MOH......SOTW.... please nt - saved1112 14:01 Jun 8 (0)

DD7 loves logic puzzles...any recommendations? nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:44 Jun 8 (2)

• My 6 year old enjoys (M) - one_l_michele 9:59 Jun 8 (0)
• Computer game: Zoombinis!!! Also Fritz & Chesster. nt - OhElizabeth 9:48 Jun 8 (0)

Ajanta caves (SOTW2) - Cleo Qc 9:21 Jun 8 (0)

I decided on Henle for my 8th grader and planned on LFC for the 6th, 5th and 3rd but now I am not so sure. What are you using and why? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 9:09 Jun 8 (21)

• LfC teaches to the student so each child could work (m) - Michele in MN 11:44 Jun 8 (0)
• *I* chose LfC because *I* liked the layout of the text better. m - Lana in TX 11:24 Jun 8 (0)
• Henle with my fifth grader... - CED 10:04 Jun 8 (1)
  • I don't think my 6th grader could do the Henle though. Good point on supplementing anyways, I didn't think of it that way. nt - Quiver0f10 10:20 Jun 8 (0)
• My only concern (m) - Sarah CB 9:55 Jun 8 (7)
  • LfC leads just fine into Henle... - Susan in SoCal 10:41 Jun 8 (3)
    • Henle requires *no prior* Latin -- and I would assume most high school and college Latin programs are the same , so - LH 14:12 Jun 8 (0)
    • I'm sure that you could transition into any program (m) - Sarah CB 11:34 Jun 8 (1)
      • Yes, I'm in full agreement with you. I just didn't want to leave Jean with the impression that LfC would be a *hindrance* at all to doing Henle. nt - Susan in SoCal 14:16 Jun 8 (0)
  • Ah, didn't even think of that. Thanks, maybe I will look into LC then nt - Quiver0f10 10:12 Jun 8 (2)
    • Also, if I do choose LFC, what would be a good highschool choice then? nt - Quiver0f10 10:13 Jun 8 (1)
      • I posted above, in another thread, but I will here, too, re: LfC/Oxford. m - Lana in TX 11:11 Jun 8 (0)
• What are your end goals? I knew I wanted to end - LH 9:36 Jun 8 (2)
  • Thank you, this does help. I will look at LC for them, too nt - Quiver0f10 10:17 Jun 8 (0)
  • Vous avez raison, mon ami! - Laurie 9:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Why are you not so sure? NT - Tammy 9:13 Jun 8 (5)
  • I have read a few not so good reviews on this board. Mostly people need to supplement with trasnlating etc. Others love it. I am clueless LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:29 Jun 8 (4)
    • The girls on the DVD seem to be approximately those ages. My son is picking it up great from LFC. My husband, however.... - Julie in AK 9:52 Jun 8 (1)
      • LOL cute nt - Quiver0f10 10:21 Jun 8 (0)
    • LFC has supplemental translation exercises on their website. (nt) - Julie in AK 9:49 Jun 8 (0)
    • Here, too, Jean. I am spinning like a top! : ) nt - Stella! 9:31 Jun 8 (0)

Grammar program for a 5th grader? - Mary in WA State 9:06 Jun 8 (3)

• Hake grammar is an option with diagramming. (link inside) - Heather in VA 9:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Climbing to Good English is similar to R & S ...(link inside)...or you might like Junior Analytical Grammar - Pat in MI 9:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • Link for JAG inside... - Pat in MI 9:42 Jun 8 (0)

Thank You for all of the less intimidating book suggestions. (M) - one_l_michele 9:02 Jun 8 (3)

• That's great! My dd also devoured my Calvin and Hobbes collection en route to improved reading skills. The only problem is it gave her lots of ideas for Calvin-like things to try. :) nt - Erica in OR 10:05 Jun 8 (1)
  • Our house had a couple of transmografiers (sp??) for a while. Space Girl Spiff landed here to stay during that era. :-) - Janice in NJ 11:20 Jun 8 (0)
• See, I told you it was going to happen. You wait. First it's Calvin & Hobbes, the chapter books. That's what my dd did! nt - OhElizabeth 9:05 Jun 8 (0)

Anyone use or hear of Vocabu-Lit: Building Vocabulary through literature? Did you like it? Better than other vocabulary programs? nt - Christy in CO 8:57 Jun 8 (3)

• I first ran across this while looking at the Great Books Academy website. They use it starting... - Peggy in Va 12:42 Jun 8 (2)
  • I think Angelicum.net uses Vocabu-Lit and Kolbe.org uses - LH 14:16 Jun 8 (0)
  • Sorry that website should have been .. - Peggy in VA 12:46 Jun 8 (0)

Non-denominational using Vertias Press Bible & History??? - KristineIN 8:49 Jun 8 (3)

• Probably just some minor things - Donelda 14:09 Jun 8 (0)
• We've liked them - Lisa R in BRD 9:25 Jun 8 (0)
• I believe it's more focused around church *history* than a specific denomination. (nt) - Donna A. 8:56 Jun 8 (0)

Tami - I'm looking for your American History schedules - Rhonda in TX 8:40 Jun 8 (1)

• Never mind. I searched the old boards and found it. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 10:03 Jun 8 (0)

Humbly Seekling Forgiveness... - amyjo@FL 8:34 Jun 8 (37)

• A final apology and wishing to get back to the topic of main importance here, homeschooling... - amyjo@FL 10:57 Jun 8 (2)
  • GROUP HUG!!!!! :-) All is well. nt - WTMindy 11:37 Jun 8 (1)
    • and let's not forget the group CHOCOLATE!!!... - Penny in VT 11:44 Jun 8 (0)
• Okay guys, I'm going to step in here and tell you that I am the one that Amyjo corresponded with and I think that there is a HUGE misunderstanding going on here... - Robin in Tx 10:40 Jun 8 (4)
  • For pete's sake, this whole thing is bringing out the worse in all of us, isn't it? I just re-read my post and think that I sound a little snarky!!! I want to take something back and restate it... - Robin in Tx 11:27 Jun 8 (0)
  • Amen and amen! nt - Stella! 10:58 Jun 8 (0)
  • Robin, your kindness is overwhelming and under-deserved, thank you... - amyjo@FL 10:55 Jun 8 (0)
  • Sounds good!!! nt - mom2abcd 10:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Thank you all so much for your insight on what an arrogant, pathetic waste of flesh I have become. And here my family was correct all along. Thanks again for setting me straight. - amyjo@FL 10:05 Jun 8 (5)
  • I apologize and retract this statement. nt - amyjo@FL 11:04 Jun 8 (0)
  • AmyJo... - WendyWords 10:16 Jun 8 (3)
    • Thanks for the kind words, but I don't think I will find any here... - amyjo@FL 10:22 Jun 8 (2)
      • I assumed postitve intent on your part.... - WTMindy 10:30 Jun 8 (1)
        • Thanks so much...needed to hear that. :) nt - amyjo@FL 10:58 Jun 8 (0)
• I don't understand........ I am sorry......... - amyjo@FL 9:59 Jun 8 (0)
• Amyjo... - WTMindy 9:54 Jun 8 (1)
  • Well said. nt - Kim in NV 9:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Can we please stop before the situation turns worse than it is? nt - Renai 9:47 Jun 8 (2)
  • I agree. nt - Verena 9:53 Jun 8 (0)
  • I second that! nt - saved1112 9:49 Jun 8 (0)
• Humble? I'm afraid I don't see anything humble in this "apology", perhaps a great deal of self-righteousness? nt - Kim in NV 9:33 Jun 8 (5)
  • Who the heck are you!?!?! nt - amyjo@FL 10:24 Jun 8 (2)
    • Re: Who the heck are you!?!?! nt - Kim in NV 11:01 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thank you for being kind, I apologize for being rude. :) nt - amyjo@FL 11:10 Jun 8 (0)
  • Your subject heading is very misleading. You have simply restated your previous comments. I believe we understand clearly how you feel about SWB and people who disagree with you. nt. - suzeintn 9:51 Jun 8 (1)
    • This should be under AmyJo's post. nt - suzeintn 9:55 Jun 8 (0)
• I feel compelled to say... - Penny in VT 9:00 Jun 8 (6)
  • Perhaps you should read the original posts... - amyjo@FL 9:53 Jun 8 (3)
    • Hi Amyjo... - Tami 17:27 Jun 8 (0)
    • I did read them, actually. - Penny in VT 9:58 Jun 8 (1)
      • Clearly you read them with the bias of someone who was not involved. nt - amyjo@FL 10:25 Jun 8 (0)
  • Yep. What they said. nt - Ria 9:36 Jun 8 (0)
  • My sentiments exactly. nt - Sue in St Pete 9:22 Jun 8 (0)
• Am I reading this wrong or in your apology are you - LAurie4b 8:50 Jun 8 (3)
  • If you are reading this wrong, then I must be also. nt - nutmeg 9:33 Jun 8 (0)
  • I think you're reading it wrong... - Sharon in St. Louis 9:22 Jun 8 (1)
    • I agree. She stated, "Overall, I appreciate your insight and your kindness. When I next browse TWTM, it will be with a fresh perspective." Now can we end this? nt - Renai 10:16 Jun 8 (0)

Is Shurley 1 too much for a K'er who can ... (m) - Penny in VT 8:28 Jun 8 (3)

• Thanks - I think you're right, especially in light of the.. - Penny in VT 9:10 Jun 8 (0)
• I agree with Elizabeth. Go with FLL then move into Shurley. nt - Heather in VA 9:07 Jun 8 (0)
• I'd do FLL with your K5er and let her go into SG3 when she finishes FLL. Much cheaper that way. nt - OhElizabeth 8:32 Jun 8 (0)

Is 7th grade too old to start CW Aesop?? And a ? about correalation of Workbook A&B? - mommyfaithe 8:18 Jun 8 (3)

• I've started B with a 6th and 7th grader. - Bula Mama 13:47 Jun 8 (0)
• I am going to start my 8th grader in B in the fall nt - Quiver0f10-mom to 7 boys 9:48 Jun 8 (0)
• I'll be doing B with a 6th grader next year... - Laurie 8:43 Jun 8 (0)

on lesson 161 of Abeka math 6, should I end for the year - ame e. 8:07 Jun 8 (3)

• I would skip the rest of the book...........m - DianeJM 9:04 Jun 8 (0)
• What we would do.... - saved1112 8:43 Jun 8 (1)
  • sorry, post above not complete. inside finished... - saved1112 8:50 Jun 8 (0)

Need 7th grade history suggestions....... - Julie 7:59 Jun 8 (1)

• You could look at Omnibus... - Heather in VA 8:04 Jun 8 (0)

What is Mounce and how does it compare with Elementary Greek?? - Chris in CA 7:55 Jun 8 (3)

• Mounce is a text often used at the seminary level... - Laura in CT 8:50 Jun 8 (2)
  • Thanks for clearing that up, Elementary Greek it is : ) nt - Chris in CA 9:48 Jun 8 (0)
  • Mounce refers to the text by that author, titled Basics of Biblical Greek. nt - Laura in CT 8:51 Jun 8 (0)

Knowledge Quest Maps or Walch's World History (& U.S. History) Map Activities??? Anyone here familiar with these Walch books? How... - ereks mom 7:49 Jun 8 (2)

• Re: Knowledge Quest Maps or Walch's World History (& U.S. History) Map Activities??? Anyone here familiar with these Walch books? How... - kate in seattle 9:03 Jun 8 (1)
  • Yes, it does make sense. And you've confirmed my impression of the two -- but of course, - ereks mom 9:09 Jun 8 (0)

What do you like for teaching cursive? Christian or secular materials are ok. nt. - Betsy in IN 7:41 Jun 8 (9)

• Handwriting without Tears and Abeka are my favorites , nt - Tracy 11:26 Jun 8 (0)
• I used the instructions in SWR and taught them my own style... - WendyWords 10:50 Jun 8 (0)
• We used Abeka cursive. nt - saved1112 9:36 Jun 8 (0)
• I started out w/Rod & Staff, then went to ABeka..........m - DianeJM 9:15 Jun 8 (0)
• I personally like the BJU cursive because I wanted a very modern script (one hump n, two hump m, etc.). nt - OhElizabeth 8:18 Jun 8 (4)
  • Really?! I've seen this and wondered. When did this come into vogue? - mom2abcd 8:52 Jun 8 (3)
    • I think BJU started it and another curriculum company (secular) copied it. It's been around... - OhElizabeth 9:29 Jun 8 (0)
    • Is this really modern? Cuz, that's is how I learned cursive (1 hump n, 2 for m). nt - WendyWords 9:27 Jun 8 (1)
      • me, too, 30+ years ago /nft - katilac 11:34 Jun 8 (0)

What grade is CW for? Would you use it for a 9th grader? How is it compared to IEW? - Debbie 7:41 Jun 8 (0)

Raymond Moore - Mamakarla 7:35 Jun 8 (4)

• You can probably find books by the Moores at your local library... - OhElizabeth 9:46 Jun 8 (1)
  • what a wonderful post! well said-thanks nt - Ann in WA 13:51 Jun 8 (0)
• As one who embraces the better-late-than-early philosophy... - Ellie 8:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Well, - rhondabee 8:19 Jun 8 (0)

Here is my 8th grade plan... - Becky in Mexico 7:27 Jun 8 (3)

• I think this sounds good! nt - Regena in KY 12:01 Jun 8 (0)
• a suggestion... - Linda in NM 7:51 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks,I´llcheck your suggestion right away.! nm - Becky in Mexico I 14:20 Jun 8 (0)

Would Henle be too much for a 10yo with only roots knowlege? LC would not work for him. TIA. nt - Stella! 7:21 Jun 8 (4)

• I asked a similar question to this myself.... - Laurie 8:35 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks for this. Viewing the samples was very helpful. nt - Stella! 9:33 Jun 8 (0)
• No doubt it would be challenging, but I believe it could be done slowly. I have found Henle to be very clear and the study guide from Memoria Press has been extremely helpful to me. nt - amyjo@FL 7:54 Jun 8 (0)
• I think it would be too much for him....not unless he has a thorough knowledge of grammar! NT - Tammy 7:26 Jun 8 (0)

Picture This Bible Program - Geni 6:54 Jun 8 (0)

Why are people saying Latina Christina is boring?... - MI Mom 6:40 Jun 8 (15)

• Thanks everyone! - MI Mom 18:49 Jun 8 (0)
• We like LCI for my 6th grader because - MIch elle 15:24 Jun 8 (0)
• We did LC I w/o the DVD's and... - Bula Mama 13:51 Jun 8 (0)
• It's straightforward and gimmickless... - Laura in CT 8:54 Jun 8 (0)
• The only part we find boring... - nutmeg 8:52 Jun 8 (1)
  • I totally agree with this!!!!! nt - WTMindy 9:58 Jun 8 (0)
• We use LC, completed all of the DVDs for LC1 and are now working through LC2 (and Prima with the little guys) - we have a lot of fun with it. nt - Sarah CB 8:40 Jun 8 (0)
• My boys love both Prima Latina & Latina Christiana including the DVDs... - amyjo@FL 8:01 Jun 8 (0)
• I think all Latin programs are boring, LOL! NT - Tammy 7:11 Jun 8 (1)
  • Not at our house! So far we've been mooing like cows (luna=moon), shouting (clamo), and more. It helps that we're doing it in a tent, adds some pizazz. nt - OhElizabeth 8:36 Jun 8 (0)
• It's all in the attitude... - LCGal 6:58 Jun 8 (1)
  • The Quia site on-line for games? Do they have latin games?... - MI Mom 9:21 Jun 8 (0)
• For us it is not boring!! - Becky in Mexico I 6:57 Jun 8 (0)
• Well, it *is* kinda boring... :-) - LH 6:54 Jun 8 (1)
  • Yes, also there is very little to guide you - - rhondabee 7:10 Jun 8 (0)

Found a really nice Spanish "niche" resource last night - Laurie4b 6:17 Jun 8 (1)

• Thanks. I saved this for ref. - MI Mom 18:54 Jun 8 (0)

Adult Greek study recommendations? Mounce? m - profmom 6:06 Jun 8 (4)

• I'm using Mounce and I like it. There are lots of helps and supplements to guide you... - karenciavo 6:29 Jun 8 (3)
  • What do you recommend? The grammar book, wb, and flashcards? m - profmom 7:12 Jun 8 (2)
    • I work ahead of my children in Latin because the text I use doesn't have an answer key (although 2 wise women are working on one)... - karenciavo 11:56 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thanks!! I really appreciate the link too! nt - profmom 12:51 Jun 8 (0)

EchoMom-re: RS math games this summer... - OhElizabeth 6:01 Jun 8 (1)

• Thanks, Elizabeth! Yes, I need to have everything ready or it won't get done. nm - EchoMom 7:16 Jun 8 (0)

LCC and not using an English/Grammar program? - Michele 5:39 Jun 8 (3)

• perhaps a better place to ask this would be at the LCC forums, because there are so many there doing it, or asking the same question as you.... - Peela 20:27 Jun 8 (0)
• You can parse Latin sentences too, in fact, LFC uses the Shurley method to parse. nt - karenciavo 5:42 Jun 8 (0)
• The only way it works to drop english grammar is if you're confident enough to incorporate it yourself into the latin lesson. (m) - OhElizabeth 5:42 Jun 8 (0)

Chalkdust PreAlgebra /Saxon and Nervous Mom "?" - Michelle in VA 4:41 Jun 8 (1)

• If you're talking about your own abilities in math, yes. My 9 yo ds scares me. I haven't had to ..... - Peggy in Va 5:34 Jun 8 (0)

Where can I find a German curriculum? - momofkhm 4:37 Jun 8 (13)

• Thanks everyone! I sent dh a link to this discussion. He's excited! nt - momofkhm 9:59 Jun 8 (0)
• You might like to look at Klett.... - Verena 9:49 Jun 8 (2)
  • Well, obviously the link didn't come through, but you can cut/paste. nt - Verena 9:51 Jun 8 (1)
    • *copy and paste*. Sheesh. nt - Verena 9:52 Jun 8 (0)
• Rod & Staff sells........m - DianeJM 9:28 Jun 8 (0)
• If you go back to Rainbow Resource and enter "german" in the... - OhElizabeth 5:20 Jun 8 (1)
  • You are amazing! To remember the approximate ages of my kids. - momofkhm 7:18 Jun 8 (0)
• What age are you looking for? - Lisa R in BRD 5:17 Jun 8 (5)
  • 11 yo, 9 yo and 5 yo. So younger kids... - momofkhm 7:17 Jun 8 (1)
    • Deutschmobil - Trish 9:56 Jun 8 (0)
  • Lisa R in BRD, thanks for sharing the IBIS link! And a Q... - mom2abcd 6:53 Jun 8 (2)
    • There really is a German for Dummies book (got long) - Lisa R in BRD 9:53 Jun 8 (1)
      • Wow! Thank you SO much for these great ideas! - mom2abcd 20:10 Jun 8 (0)

What would I need to purchase to use Sequential Spelling?... - MI Mom 4:33 Jun 8 (7)

• For elementary level students, start with - Claire 6:17 Jun 8 (0)
• What I am doing - Karen in Maryland 5:38 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: What would I need to purchase to use Sequential Spelling?... - Stephanie in SC 4:38 Jun 8 (1)
  • How old is your dc? Thanks. nt - MI Mom 4:54 Jun 8 (0)
• I am wondering the same thing, do I start with book 1? ... - Eva 4:38 Jun 8 (2)
  • No placement, but for a 14yo - Claire 6:24 Jun 8 (1)
    • Oh, and for the "Adults Only" version, I would do just one lessons per day. (nt) - Claire 6:26 Jun 8 (0)

Renai, I answered your Shakespeare question down below. nt - Arch At Home 2:01 Jun 8 (1)

• Thanks so much for the ideas! nt - Renai 9:58 Jun 8 (0)

Anyone use Latin in the Christian trivium???...Pros & Cons Please....nt - cinthya 0:40 Jun 8 (15)

• Thanks everyone for replying.......nt - Cinthya 10:21 Jun 8 (0)
• I'm using it now for my own studies... - GVA 3:49 Jun 8 (13)
  • Gail, What do you recommend for Latin for elementary? - Dixie 9:17 Jun 8 (2)
    • Actually... - GVA 11:05 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thank You so much for your reply. It is very helpful. nt - Dixie 12:20 Jun 8 (0)
  • I would be using it for my 7th grade dd..........m - Cinthya 5:53 Jun 8 (2)
    • I asked the author about this... - Heather in VA 7:56 Jun 8 (0)
    • I think you'd be fine if they have a solid background in grammar... - GVA 7:46 Jun 8 (0)
  • So am I!! NT - Diane 4:37 Jun 8 (2)
    • What do you think of it???? - Cinthya 5:49 Jun 8 (1)
      • Re: What do you think of it???? - Diane 8:13 Jun 8 (0)
  • Re: I'm using it now for my own studies... - Kim in MO 4:08 Jun 8 (3)
    • I would be using it for my 7th grade dd..........m - Cinthya 5:54 Jun 8 (0)
    • I'm using just the Teacher Guide per their recommendation... - GVA 4:31 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thanks, Gail! (m) - Kim in MO 5:06 Jun 8 (0)

Rosetta Stone...what do I need to go with it? - SLB 21:15 Jun 7 (0)

Where can I find Dandylion logic? nm - Mel in Ga. 20:32 Jun 7 (2)

• Amazon.com carries them (link) - LBC 20:58 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thanks, it worked :) nm - Mel in Ga. 21:08 Jun 7 (0)

Is anyone familiar with the "Learn Spanish" program online? Pros? Cons? Website inside... - Laura in WI 20:15 Jun 7 (1)

• I'm familiar with it, we're using in with Easy Spanish - Sunny 8:17 Jun 8 (0)

flashmaster vs. mathshark - Michele K 20:06 Jun 7 (3)

• I was torn as well (M) - one_l_michele 4:42 Jun 8 (0)
• we just got Mathshark (m) - Andrea in MA 4:09 Jun 8 (0)
• Here is a handy feature of flashmaster... - CED 1:02 Jun 8 (0)

Language progams for 2nd grade-Shurley? - GARockheadMom 19:54 Jun 7 (4)

• Shurley English: Back next year by popular demand! - Marie in Ohio 5:19 Jun 8 (0)
• Love it (m) - SBP 3:47 Jun 8 (0)
• I started Shurley 2 with my 2nd grader last year. - Kristine out of lurking 21:26 Jun 7 (0)
• I plan to use Shurley with my 2nd grader next year... - Heather in VA 20:17 Jun 7 (0)

My final contribution to this board tonight is light hearted... a link to a "current time" resource that is interestingly set up as a moving time line. It's really neat to watch!! - Robin in Tx 19:43 Jun 7 (1)

• Interesting... nt - saved1112 9:01 Jun 8 (0)

Tapestry of Grace Co-op - Jennifer in Alabama 19:05 Jun 7 (0)

which Homer should be read for 11 &12 yo dc and which (m) - Clara in Miami 18:57 Jun 7 (2)

• Agree. This is also my favorite. nt - Michelle in DE 20:26 Jun 7 (0)
• Rosemary Sutcliff's - Black Ships Before Troy and Wanderings of Odysseus... - LisaNY 20:14 Jun 7 (0)

SWR Seminar in Indy--registrations needed! - Sandy in Indy 18:57 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone use Visual Link Spanish? Thoughts?? nt - StaceyinLA 18:46 Jun 7 (2)

• I have it. - Claire 19:06 Jun 7 (1)
  • So do you think it would work for HS? And is there grammar in it? Are you interested in selling yours? m - StaceyinLA 16:32 Jun 8 (0)

Anyone know where we can purchase new homeschool stuff with paypal? Looking specifically for Explode the Code books. TIA! nt - rsmofga 18:38 Jun 7 (3)

• www.rocksolidinc.com (Love them!) link enclosed. - Michele in MN 5:58 Jun 8 (0)
• Rainbow Resource? (nt) - Jennifer in FL 18:44 Jun 7 (1)
  • You're correct RR takes paypal. - Maria in Nashville 6:28 Jun 8 (0)

Boardgame: Allowance game...I need the instructions for this, or where can I find them online? Thanks, nt - saved1112 18:33 Jun 7 (2)

• This looks like the right game. - KarenNC 3:55 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - saved1112 9:03 Jun 8 (0)

Kathie in VA, here are those quotes I mentioned...m - Jami in MO 18:29 Jun 7 (2)

• Thank you, this was a great read! -m - Kathie in VA 19:29 Jun 7 (0)
• Grr, thought I caught all the typos (hubby's sticky keyboard), third paragraph "focor" = "favor" nt - Jami in MO 18:41 Jun 7 (0)

Meet the Masters art curriculum - like it? hate it? thoughts? nt - MarinesWife 18:29 Jun 7 (1)

• Re: Meet the Masters art curriculum - like it? hate it? thoughts? nt - TJMOM 19:06 Jun 7 (0)

When you say you are teaching Greek it is ancient Greek right? nm - Amy in GA 18:14 Jun 7 (2)

• Specifically New Testament or Koine Greek as it is called. nt - Closeacademy 5:24 Jun 8 (0)
• yes (nt) - moira 22:41 Jun 7 (0)

Tammyla, i have a ? about using Spelling power and The ABC's and all their tricks - Mel in Ga. 17:54 Jun 7 (2)

• Re: Tammyla, i have a ? about using Spelling power and The ABC's and all their tricks - Tammyla 6:52 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thank You Tammyla :) and thnx for the link :) nm - Mel in Ga. 9:17 Jun 8 (0)

What would be a good spine... - Marsha 17:46 Jun 7 (3)

• VP cards or WinterPromise uses DK's Children's Encyclopedia of American History. nt - profmom 19:23 Jun 7 (2)
  • I was thinking of the DK book and also... - Marsha 19:27 Jun 7 (1)
    • I think AAH is meant for older kids... - OhElizabeth 20:13 Jun 7 (0)

Math for gr 2...? (m) - StaceyL in Canada (who rarely makes it over to this board!) 17:26 Jun 7 (5)

• yes, for a supplement I would try Miquon - Tracy 12:17 Jun 8 (0)
• I liked and used Miquon during the early years with dd.. - Taz & Storm's MOm 6:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Have you looked at ... - Dilly 21:31 Jun 7 (0)
• What level of RS are you using? (m) - OhElizabeth 20:19 Jun 7 (1)
  • I agree with Stacy. Can I just add, though, that many times we found the warmups to be HARDER than the lessons? So not "review", but literally "warming your brain up." - Julie in AK 10:12 Jun 8 (0)

SOTW vol 3 and 4 dividing each into 2 years each (m) - Le in TX 17:00 Jun 7 (2)

• it works for us... - Linda in NM 7:46 Jun 8 (0)
• I haven't done this, but sounds like a great idea! nt - saved1112 17:57 Jun 7 (0)

anyone use those adhesive dry erase boards.... - SLB 16:32 Jun 7 (7)

• we like Rainbow's multi-functional Dry Erase Skill Lapboards for $4 apiece... - Lori D. 19:28 Jun 7 (2)
  • Awesome! Thank you for the link! nt - saved1112 21:35 Jun 8 (0)
  • We use the similar E-Race away boards from RR (M) - one_l_michele 4:45 Jun 8 (0)
• No, but here is a non-sticky alternative - tink1234 17:38 Jun 7 (2)
  • Is tile board easy to clean? - SLB 21:19 Jun 7 (1)
    • Mine comes clean with rubbing alcohol. Looks brand new after :o). nt - threelops 8:58 Jun 8 (0)
• I'm interested in this too! nt - saved1112 17:30 Jun 7 (0)

Memoria Press denotes themselves as "Classical Christian Education" . Are they Catholic by denomination? - Sunny 16:31 Jun 7 (13)

• Here's their faith statement: (quote and link to full text inside) - Mungo 16:50 Jun 7 (9)
  • Thank you, I searched the site, and did not find links to this. (m) - Sunny 16:59 Jun 7 (8)
    • My goal was to make the book usable by... (m) - Mungo 18:22 Jun 7 (1)
      • Thank you Mungo :). nt - Sunny 19:18 Jun 7 (0)
    • Is that question relevant? - Laurie 17:36 Jun 7 (5)
      • I thought it was relevant, and usually curriculum providers are forthright with that information. nt - Sunny 17:42 Jun 7 (4)
        • Publishers often do it's true, but... - Laurie 17:56 Jun 7 (3)
          • Your opinion is not supported by what I have experienced..m - Sunny 19:37 Jun 7 (2)
            • Re: Your opinion is not supported by what I have experienced..m - Diane 5:08 Jun 8 (0)
            • I think it was a very reasonable question and like your explanation too. nt - Kate CA 22:42 Jun 7 (0)
• Martin Cothran is a Protestant and Cheryl Lowe is a Catholic. nt - Kate CA 16:35 Jun 7 (2)
  • Thanks, Kate - I have wondering this myself - may I ask - how do you know this to be true? nt - Katie 7:42 Jun 8 (1)
    • I wrote and asked them. They did not seem to have any problem answering me. :+) nt - Kate CA 12:42 Jun 8 (0)

are time lines needed for history-do younger kids "get" them? m - Ann in WA 16:19 Jun 7 (7)

• I like doing timelines even they don't "get it" right away, because... - Donna A. 8:31 Jun 8 (0)
• My first grader has really enjoyed his timeline this year... - Donna T. 5:39 Jun 8 (0)
• My dcs... - MI Mom 20:32 Jun 7 (0)
• They might not get it right away, but they will eventually... - Ellie 20:05 Jun 7 (0)
• We've been successful in the grammar stage with a wall timeline (more...) - Zee 17:52 Jun 7 (1)
  • Same feeling and experience, here. nt - Jill, OK in VA 18:52 Jun 7 (0)
• I think TWTM recommends time lines for logic aged kids (the 2nd time around) because younger kids don't really get it. nt - claire up north 16:20 Jun 7 (0)

Help! Is the reason I am so drawn toward CW because I just HAVE to do things the hard way???? .... - rhondabee 16:18 Jun 7 (27)

• OK - it's 12:30 and we haven't had breakfast! Have to run,but wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone before the board flips! nt - rhondabee 9:30 Jun 8 (0)
• It's funny. I'm finding that life is becoming much EASIER because we are using CW. - Janice in NJ 8:35 Jun 8 (2)
  • Love your analogy! (sm) - rhondabee 8:51 Jun 8 (1)
    • I Love the Teaching the Classics DVD's. - Janice in NJ 9:24 Jun 8 (0)
• PS - I also admit to being an extreme good-two-shoes... - rhondabee 8:07 Jun 8 (0)
• Are you like me? Here's why I'm drawn to CW -m - Kathie in Va 7:18 Jun 8 (1)
  • Yes, ... - rhondabee 7:52 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Help! Is the reason I am so drawn toward CW because I just HAVE to do things the hard way???? .... - profmom 7:05 Jun 8 (0)
• CW doesn't look like it is hard to implement... - Donna T. 5:51 Jun 8 (0)
• Absolutely but in a different way... - Sue in St Pete 5:15 Jun 8 (1)
  • Yes! nt - rhondabee 7:25 Jun 8 (0)
• I don't see CW as the 'hard way' :-) - Bula Mama 19:57 Jun 7 (2)
  • Right now *everything* seems hard, just because everything is still new... - rhondabee 7:41 Jun 8 (0)
  • Can you tell me again.... - mom2three 23:41 Jun 7 (0)
• Thank you all so much - I think I might have had a true panic attack without you! nt - rhondabee 19:40 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: Help! Is the reason I am so drawn toward CW because I just HAVE to do things the hard way???? .... - Yorokobi 19:08 Jun 7 (1)
  • Classical Writing - rhondabee 19:28 Jun 7 (0)
• I can't say what curriculum you should use do but I *definitely* relate to what you said! - Jennifer in FL 18:14 Jun 7 (0)
• If you switch to CW... - Laurie in SEA 18:11 Jun 7 (2)
  • Re: If you switch to CW... - Karen's testimony 19:12 Jun 7 (1)
    • Yes, dh's mantra (to me) is just do something! But, - rhondabee 19:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Well, I don't know what LCC is and - mom2three 17:48 Jun 7 (0)
• CW isn't an LCC thing and not a WTM thing (more) - Diane in Phoenix 16:40 Jun 7 (1)
  • I agree... - rhondabee 18:12 Jun 7 (0)
• perhaps you are drawn to CW not because it's the hard way, but - LatinaRepublicana 16:39 Jun 7 (2)
  • True, when I first tried hs'ing, six years ago, it was a disaster... - rhondabee 18:17 Jun 7 (1)
    • I had actually tried CW a few years ago, and then couldn't do it and... - frogpond1 19:17 Jun 7 (0)

Novel Literature Units????? - Yevrah 16:16 Jun 7 (1)

• I have two - Dwn K 8:09 Jun 8 (0)

winter promise - Lori 16:08 Jun 7 (7)

• I will be doing American Story 1 in the fall - Ottakee 17:45 Jun 7 (5)
  • I'm using AS1 now. I also just ordered their new chess study! nt - profmom 19:58 Jun 7 (3)
    • Can you tell me about their chess study?... - judi 6:01 Jun 8 (2)
      • Sure! - profmom 6:36 Jun 8 (1)
        • thanks, (nt) - judi 9:02 Jun 8 (0)
  • I'm using AS1 now. I also just ordered their new chess study! nt - profmom 19:39 Jun 7 (0)
• I will be using Animal Worlds this next year. (m) - Kisa in CA 16:36 Jun 7 (0)

Has anyone heard from Nothing New Press about The Story of the Ancient World?... - 16:05 Jun 7 (2)

• No, but a good friend has e-mailed a couple of times and not received a reply. However, - Kristine out of lurking 16:31 Jun 7 (1)
  • And sadly, my past experience with this company is that - Carol 6:33 Jun 8 (0)

Is anyone still using the old CW Aesop and Homer corebooks? nt - Des 16:03 Jun 7 (3)

• yes, we are, but with the workbooks added. nt - Peela 19:50 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ditto for Aesop. I may order the guides for Homer, though. I need EASY these next two years. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 6:36 Jun 8 (0)
• We are. I actually ordered and used the new workbooks for a while and have now gone back to the core book only! nt - Pam in MA 18:18 Jun 7 (0)

I just got "Espanol para grandes y chicos", and (m) - CAMIBAMI 15:36 Jun 7 (9)

• Well, I'll have to qualify my "meaty" description (m) - camibami 22:08 Jun 7 (0)
• Where did you purchase this program? Thanks! :) nt - kimminy 17:15 Jun 7 (3)
  • Here is the publisher's website - Chris in CA 19:49 Jun 7 (2)
    • Thank you very much. :) nt - kimminy 9:22 Jun 8 (0)
    • Hmmmm...this looks interesting. Has anybody actually used it for a semester or year? I'm interested in retention, which we're not getting from RS. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 20:40 Jun 7 (0)
• I'm interested in your review once you start. I *don't* need another beginning program that covers colors, numbers, & animals! (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 16:42 Jun 7 (3)
  • I found a link at Amazon... - Elizabeth 18:44 Jun 7 (2)
    • I'm sorry, my post below was a little curt. I was being rushed out the door. (more) - Julie in AK 0:51 Jun 8 (0)
    • This is not the whole program and it is not "entry level". Go to the publisher website. (nt) - Julie in AK 19:43 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone use Easy Grammar Plus? How do you like it? (m) - Mel 15:20 Jun 7 (4)

• I liked it; and for a complete English course... - Ellie 20:08 Jun 7 (0)
• Yes, we like it. - paradise 18:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: Anyone use Easy Grammar Plus? How do you like it? (m) - melody 18:12 Jun 7 (1)
  • Oh, that's right I forgot spelling.. (m) - Mel 19:10 Jun 7 (0)

Re Laurie's post on Christians and The Ancient lit - Clara in Miami 15:08 Jun 7 (2)

• Ancient History From Primary Sources is an Excellent resource! (nt) - Dawne 21:00 Jun 7 (0)
• Thanks for posting this information. - Closeacademy 15:27 Jun 7 (0)

Reason for Science... Do I need the whole program or can I just use the Workbook? m... - KEB 15:02 Jun 7 (0)

I have been looking at Mind Benders....can you tell me if this is a fun way to ease into Logic? Any other suggestions? nt - rsmofga 14:54 Jun 7 (6)

• What age are you looking for? We used the following for younger grades... - Lori D. 19:47 Jun 7 (2)
  • This is great! My kids are 10dd & 9ds. Thanks for your suggestions! nt - rsmofga 19:58 Jun 7 (1)
    • Oh yes, that's a perfect age for those resources. One way I incorporated it into... - Lori D. 20:30 Jun 7 (0)
• We love the Dandylion Logic series, Rainbow Resource carries them. nt - Lizzie in MA 17:42 Jun 7 (0)
• Very fun... we went with the CDrom to make it even more fun. nt - saved1112 17:38 Jun 7 (1)
  • My 11 yo dd loves using the CDrom also. -nt - Kathie in VA 18:50 Jun 7 (0)

How do I search this board or archives for stuff? (m) - Dawn in TN 14:22 Jun 7 (2)

• For the current board, - Claire 14:57 Jun 7 (0)
• You can do a Google of the site. - mama Owl 14:25 Jun 7 (0)

Diane from Phoenix: a stylistic question about your Go Fish cards... - Laurie 14:20 Jun 7 (4)

• Here's what works for us (more) - Diane in Phoenix 16:53 Jun 7 (3)
  • Yes, perfect sense and just what I wanted to know! Thank you so much! nt - Laurie 17:27 Jun 7 (1)
    • You're welcome, and have fun! :) (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 22:19 Jun 7 (0)
  • Well, I can see my chant boxes didn't quite come across as I typed them...(nt) - Diane in Phoenix 16:54 Jun 7 (0)

Does anyone use Spellwell by EPS books?... - Margaret 14:19 Jun 7 (1)

• Yes, my third grader uses it. It's made by the same folks who make ETC. m - Stacy in NJ 15:13 Jun 7 (0)

How do I search this board or archives for stuff? (m) - Dawn in TN 14:18 Jun 7 (1)

• Control-F btw, this works everywhere on the net, not just here :)nt - rhondabee 16:20 Jun 7 (0)

Couple of questions about book series-- "My Name Is America", Boxcar Children... - Kelli in CT 13:52 Jun 7 (7)

• Thanks for your opinions, everyone! (m) - Kelli in CT 7:27 Jun 8 (0)
• Get the boxcar books by the original author. After #19, they have a modern author (nt) - Julie in MN 19:44 Jun 7 (0)
• The Boxcar Children are sweet,traditional stories, and while I wouldn't consider them to be literary masterpieces, I have found that they are a good source of "fun" reading for my children. nt - Mrs B 16:08 Jun 7 (0)
• My Name Is America... - Donelda 15:54 Jun 7 (0)
• My ds read Boxcar Children a couple of years ago and loved them. What I found..... - Peggy in Va 15:18 Jun 7 (0)
• As to the Boxcar Children, it depends. - KarenNC 14:14 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ah yes... - Kelli in CT 14:37 Jun 7 (0)

My ds just said to me...(Warning Latin Question)... - MI Mom 13:51 Jun 7 (13)

• Your son is certainly old enough to try his hand at Henle.... - Susan in SoCal 17:45 Jun 7 (0)
• We used Matin Latin and my son exclaimed "finally, I'm DOING Latin." - Sunny 15:53 Jun 7 (0)
• You could try Latin Primer One (m) - Vanna 15:14 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: My ds just said to me...(Warning Latin Question)... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:53 Jun 7 (2)
  • Do you use this as a stand alone? Thanks. - MI Mom 15:18 Jun 7 (1)
    • We are at the moment.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:26 Jun 7 (0)
• For translation purposes Lingua Angelica can be used with Latina Christiana. nt - amyjo@FL 14:51 Jun 7 (0)
• i know what you mean... more - LatinaRepublicana 14:11 Jun 7 (5)
  • My idea... - Mommyfaithe 16:02 Jun 7 (0)
  • But... - MI Mom 14:25 Jun 7 (3)
    • Re: But... - LatinaRepublicana 16:54 Jun 7 (1)
      • I emailed you. Thanks. - MI Mom 20:10 Jun 7 (0)
    • I think you would supplement with translation exercises... - Laurie 14:43 Jun 7 (0)

I think I am the only one who does not know what LCC is. Can you direct me to a website? TIA! nt - Kate CA 13:19 Jun 7 (2)

• It stands for "Latin Centered Curriculum" (link) - Bula Mama 13:30 Jun 7 (1)
  • OK, I am not as dumb as I thought. I did know about this, but thanks so much for the link! nt - Kate CA 13:35 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone use MUS Primer? Comments please! thanks nt - saved1112 13:19 Jun 7 (4)

• Just started using it this year with dd and I love it also!... - Pat in MI 3:56 Jun 8 (0)
• About to be using it for the second time here too. - SusanRH 21:33 Jun 7 (0)
• I love MUS! This was my first time with Primer and - BarbinTN 16:11 Jun 7 (0)
• I'm using it currently for the 2nd time around... - Verena 13:30 Jun 7 (0)

I know I asked this before and I apologize for a repeat. Do you think Henle would be a good fit for an average 8th grader? Or would you recommend starting with something else? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:12 Jun 7 (3)

• Yes. 2nd the guide, too! nt - LCGal 13:38 Jun 7 (0)
• I think it would be perfect! Especially with the Memoria Press study guide. nt - Bula Mama 13:31 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thanks, I did plan on using the MPguide , so sound slike this will work for us nt - Quiver0f10 13:55 Jun 7 (0)

Latin for Children users... how do you schedule the lessons & activity book? nt - an ordinary princess 13:07 Jun 7 (2)

• There is a suggested schedule on the FAQ's at Classical Academic Press (m) - Kristen in NC 6:14 Jun 8 (0)
• also.... at what lesson does the reader begin to be used? nt - an ordinary princess 13:08 Jun 7 (0)

science curriculum for nature exploration in k/1st grade - gandpsmommy 12:51 Jun 7 (8)

• The One Small Square books are good for that. nt - OhElizabeth 13:31 Jun 7 (0)
• I have been looking at R.E.A.L. science - Dawn in TN 13:18 Jun 7 (0)
• Do you already have lots of field guides? - Donna T. 13:13 Jun 7 (5)
  • I agree about the Burgess bks and the Hndbk of Nature Study! nt - Ann in WA 16:27 Jun 7 (0)
  • Donna, a question... - Angel 14:54 Jun 7 (3)
    • Handbook of Nature Study... - Donna T. 15:58 Jun 7 (2)
      • Re: Handbook of Nature Study... - Angel 7:12 Jun 8 (1)
        • That's great! You will surely enjoy it. There are also nice selections for copywork in there. Have fun! (nt) - Donna T. 7:41 Jun 8 (0)

Difference between Christiana Latina and Latin for Children? - ak 12:44 Jun 7 (1)

• I haven't used any latin program (yet), but here are some good reviews (link inside) - Verena 9:58 Jun 8 (0)

What would you do? Math? .........m - EchoMom 12:17 Jun 7 (8)

• Sorry to be late coming in on this ... - Dilly 21:45 Jun 7 (0)
• Thanks, Ladies! .......m - EchoMom 16:32 Jun 7 (0)
• Would it be feasable to use MUS but suppliment with BJU? - Mama Owl 14:31 Jun 7 (0)
• Stick with R&S math but only have him write 1/3 of the problems.. - Mich elle 13:13 Jun 7 (1)
  • Or set a time for, say, 15 minutes and whatever he has completed is it for the day... - Ellie 10:37 Jun 8 (0)
• Couple options maybe you hadn't thought of... - OhElizabeth 12:59 Jun 7 (0)
• You might get answers depending on what is used in their home . . . - Sue in WA 12:49 Jun 7 (0)
• What curriculum do you prefer?.... - Debbie in BC 12:39 Jun 7 (0)

Does anyone else out there think that maybe some people just won't every spell well.. - Heather in VA 11:36 Jun 7 (37)

• Yes - Dawn K 8:15 Jun 8 (0)
• My dh and I also had this talk about my 12 year old ds.......... - Christy in CO 19:16 Jun 7 (0)
• Well, my dh is 40, very intelligent and successful in business, and asks my 13yo how to spell everything, so there you go. : ) nt - Stella! 18:44 Jun 7 (0)
• I used to think so. - Jenny in Florida 17:28 Jun 7 (0)
• Dh (mildly dyslexic) speaks 3 languages fluently (English, Spanish, Portuguese) but can't spell in any of them. Spell check works wonders for him, at least when he's writing in English... nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:24 Jun 7 (0)
• I have a poor speller. Spelling is something I have always been great at - m - StaceyinLA 14:38 Jun 7 (0)
• No advice, just empathy, as I, too have a non-speller. Here's my one thought: - Lori D. 14:29 Jun 7 (4)
  • PS: FWIW: Megawords, Sequential Spelling-type programs, and focus on phonics rules have helped my non-speller most. (nt) - Lori D. 14:39 Jun 7 (3)
    • I plan on using Megawords - recommended to use w/ my non-speller. Hoping it works!! *grin* nt - Mel 15:22 Jun 7 (2)
      • Hope it will, too! It worked GREAT this year for our non-speller; he turned 12... - Lori D. 15:36 Jun 7 (1)
        • Well, thanks for letting me know because that sounds exactly like something *I* would do too! LOL - Mel 15:38 Jun 7 (0)
• I could win an award for bad spelling. For my NON Speller..I use Sequential Spelling - mama Owl 14:26 Jun 7 (0)
• Give it more time... - MIch elle 13:21 Jun 7 (0)
• Have you looked at Sequential Spelling? I have several friends who have used it with success for children they had almost given up on teaching to spell. And it's only 5 minutes or so a day, so not a huge committment on either of your parts. nt - abbeyej 12:19 Jun 7 (6)
  • Not trying to be picky.... (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 20:04 Jun 7 (1)
    • The lessons in book #1 took us under 5 minutes..... - Claire 20:48 Jun 7 (0)
  • My 11 dd actually likes spelling with this program!! -m - Kathie in VA 14:56 Jun 7 (1)
    • We saw carryover gains in daily writing around lesson #60. - Claire 14:59 Jun 7 (0)
  • YES-- Sequential Spelling was our last resort and it has worked wonders for my 11yo dd!!!! - amber in GA 13:57 Jun 7 (0)
  • Agree. I have a dd who will never be a perfect speller, - Claire 12:53 Jun 7 (0)
• i'm curious as to whether or not exact spelling has always been important... more - LatinaRepublicana 12:18 Jun 7 (1)
  • You're correct . It wasn't standardized in colonial times. nt - Laurie4b 12:54 Jun 7 (0)
• Spelling seems to be one of those weird things that some people just "get", some will learn, and some will never "get" - with no correlation to overall intelligence. nt - Sarah CB 12:11 Jun 7 (0)
• Well, not the popular opinion, but (m) - angela in ohio 12:09 Jun 7 (2)
  • I have a dyslexic son, which accounts for the spelling issues, and we work very hard for all the reasons that you have mentioned. His spelling is very close to normal range now, but - Laurie4b 13:03 Jun 7 (0)
  • Oh! I definitely agree with you... - LCGal 12:47 Jun 7 (0)
• As a life long poor speller, I would say keep at it but don't frustrate either m - Stacy in NJ 12:09 Jun 7 (0)
• Yes. My brother has a Ph.d in a science field I can't pronounce, yet he can't spell. Thankfully, we now have Spellcheck. It's a lifesaver for him. nt - LCGal 11:59 Jun 7 (1)
  • Must be the science thing then. My son is only in 6th and does Highschool science......LOLnt - CindyinTexas 12:00 Jun 7 (0)
• Yes, I agree 110% - CindyinTexas 11:54 Jun 7 (6)
  • Oh -and no that isn't silly. I can't tell you how many times I've ended up using a different word in a post when I couldn't spell the one I wanted. nt - Heather in Va 12:04 Jun 7 (1)
    • I do the same thing!!! I used to play PC Jeopardy, and the answers are marked incorrect if they are misspelled. So I couldn't play if my husband wasn't in the room to spell my answers for me. Sad. I am learning as I teach my children, though, but it's still a weakness. nt - Dawn 14:48 Jun 7 (0)
  • I should also mention, my oldest is now using Sequential spelling - CindyinTexas 11:58 Jun 7 (3)
    • I keep looking at this. Does it take forever? I cringe at the thought of daily tests. nt - Heather in VA 12:04 Jun 7 (2)
      • Oh, it is short and sweet. They don't study at all. more - CindyinTexas 12:25 Jun 7 (1)
        • I am so glad to read these posts! Do I start with book 1 (14 yo) or is there a placement test for Seq Spell? nt - Eva 19:51 Jun 7 (0)
• I should mention she's 11. nt - Heather in VA 11:37 Jun 7 (0)

Cheapest/best source for Knowledge Quest maps? Thanks! nt - ereks mom 11:33 Jun 7 (4)

• I bought mine directly from knowledge quest on ebay, I got a really good deal too! nt - Dawn 14:49 Jun 7 (0)
• I got them instantly with a download at the Homeschool eStore. (m) - Kate CA 13:07 Jun 7 (0)
• Try here... - Laurie 11:39 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thank you!! : ) nt - ereks mom 13:04 Jun 7 (0)

What Christians miss by rejecting the study of Ancients.... - Laurie 11:31 Jun 7 (2)

• Yes- Christians miss out by rejecting the study of Ancients - paradise 18:43 Jun 7 (0)
• I agree with you. - Karen's testimony 14:10 Jun 7 (0)

MUS: What is *needed*? TM and DVDs or SE and .... thanks, nt - saved1112 11:29 Jun 7 (6)

• The only extras MUS even sells are the supplimental blocks and the skip count cd's. - Mama Owl 14:37 Jun 7 (0)
• What level are you looking at? - Pegasus 12:56 Jun 7 (2)
  • Gamma, Delta, and after those nt - saved1112 13:13 Jun 7 (1)
    • Ok, the minimum would be a teacher pack and student kit for each level and 1 set of starter blocks. nt - Pegasus 13:36 Jun 7 (0)
• You need the teacher's pack and the student kit and manipulatives for your level. nt - Sue in St Pete 12:49 Jun 7 (0)
• I think that is all listed for you on their web-site... - Debbie in BC 12:24 Jun 7 (0)

mis dos centavos on the LCC pagan studies... friends hounding me because i've not chosen the "Hebrew Method." more - LatinaRepublicana 11:05 Jun 7 (6)

• Great post. nt - Yevrah 15:32 Jun 7 (0)
• What I find the most amuzing about this controversy... - Adrian 14:32 Jun 7 (1)
  • Clearly... :) nt - amyjo@FL 15:07 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: mis dos centavos on the LCC pagan studies... friends hounding me because i've not chosen the "Hebrew Method." more - Kate CA 13:13 Jun 7 (0)
• I haven't dealt with this personally, but...(m) - Mungo 11:53 Jun 7 (0)
• I've had to battle this too (m) - Sherrill in VA 11:22 Jun 7 (0)

What math manipulatives do your kids use most? What are your favorites? n/t - one_l_michele 10:33 Jun 7 (12)

• We've used pattern blocks for just about everything! nt - profmom 7:10 Jun 8 (0)
• LEGO blocks, money, an abacus, dominoes, Trouble, cards, chutes and ladders! nt - Karen's testimony 19:03 Jun 7 (0)
• mine really like geoboards; they like duplicating patterns on it /nft - katilac 16:45 Jun 7 (1)
  • Another vote for geoboards. Also: pattern blocks; fraction tiles/fraction circles; multi-link cubes. (nt) - Lori D. 19:35 Jun 7 (0)
• Well, my son most enjoys using Unifix cubes to build army forts.... - Michelle T 15:23 Jun 7 (1)
  • LOL! Mine too! Multi-link cubes can make star ships, too! And rods make forts and swords. And... (nt) - Lori D. 19:37 Jun 7 (0)
• MUS Blocks! nt - Mama Owl 14:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Al abacus.....and rocks!?!LOL....nt - Julieofsardis 12:26 Jun 7 (0)
• Unifix cubes! Bought a set of 100 in pre-K, and still using them 7 years later in 6th grade. Now *that's* a good investment. nt - LCGal 11:55 Jun 7 (1)
  • We have done the same thing!! LOL - MI Mom 15:06 Jun 7 (0)
• Cuisinaire rods, connecting blocks, bucket of those colored shapes, real coins, bean bags... nt - LatinaRepublicana 11:11 Jun 7 (0)
• Cuisenaire Rods, Teddy counters, money, cheerios & m&m's. (nt) - mommyfaithe 10:53 Jun 7 (0)

Dumb Latin/ Grammar question.... - mommyfaithe 10:28 Jun 7 (2)

• No question is dumb... - LCGal 11:53 Jun 7 (1)
  • THANK YOU!! Thank You!!! Thiswasveryhelpful! - Mommyfaithe 15:29 Jun 7 (0)

What are your all time favorite board games? Thanks! nt - saved1112 10:20 Jun 7 (21)

• Yahtzee! nt - lisa 18:22 Jun 7 (0)
• Gobblet, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers. Though not a board game, we also love Uno. nm - EchoMom 16:42 Jun 7 (0)
• candyland, chutes & ladders, scrabble, risk, trouble, Hiss nt - Ann in WA 16:32 Jun 7 (0)
• Scrabble, Mastermind, Clue, and Battleship are our current faves nt - nutmeg 16:17 Jun 7 (0)
• Amazing Labyrinth, Sequence Dice, Risk, Boggle, Cribbage, Masterpiece, Catch Phrase... OLDER: 221 Baker St., Careers, Trumpet, Go For Broke... - Lori D. 15:59 Jun 7 (0)
• Clue nt - J in Japan 15:27 Jun 7 (0)
• Apples to Apples Junior, Rush Hour, Hoppers (more) - Stacia 14:24 Jun 7 (0)
• Connect Four, mighty minds, superminds, and perfection - Karen's testimony 14:18 Jun 7 (0)
• Scrabble, Cranuim, Trivial Pursuit, Chess nt - amyjo@FL 14:09 Jun 7 (0)
• Blokus, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, kids love Life (I hate it!) nt - Stella! 13:46 Jun 7 (0)
• Blokus, Wooly Bully, Gobblet, Sequence, Set, Skip-Bo, Uno (nt) - Debbie in BC 12:31 Jun 7 (2)
  • What's Blokus (nt) - saved1112 13:16 Jun 7 (1)
    • Various Blokus products at Timberdoodle link inside. - Kate CA 13:21 Jun 7 (0)
• Scrabble, Blokus, Sequence, Yahtzee (M) - one_l_michele 11:57 Jun 7 (0)
• Splat! - otherwise known as "squash the bug" - - rhondabee 11:31 Jun 7 (0)
• I bought a Sudoku Board and Tiles at RR we all LOVE! nt - Becky in IA 11:27 Jun 7 (0)
• blockus, rush hour, battleship, sequence, nt - HollyAL 11:12 Jun 7 (0)
• Life, Aggrivation and Clue. - paradise 10:59 Jun 7 (0)
• my fave: Master Mind... sons' faves: Sequence, Rush Hour and Chess... Hubby and i play Scrabble... more - LatinaRepublicana 10:30 Jun 7 (0)
• Sequence, Scrabble, Apples to Apples nt - SolaMichella 10:28 Jun 7 (1)
  • Re: Sequence, Scrabble, Apples to Apples nt - LatinaRepublicana 10:32 Jun 7 (0)

has anyone used Ludere Latine by Memoria Press (word games) ? worth $20?? TIA nt - BMC 10:06 Jun 7 (9)

• thank you all for the food for thought nt - BMC 13:22 Jun 8 (0)
• We enjoy it. (m) - Kinsa 6:48 Jun 8 (0)
• The one thing I do like is... - WTMindy 20:28 Jun 7 (0)
• My youngest dd liked the word searches, my oldest did the grammar crosswords... - nutmeg 16:16 Jun 7 (0)
• We didn't like it (m) - Terrie in Germany 13:01 Jun 7 (0)
• My dc like it - Maverick 10:53 Jun 7 (1)
  • I should say we are using LL 2 and also - Maverick 14:33 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: has anyone used Ludere Latine by Memoria Press (word games) ? worth $20?? TIA nt - Jean in IN 10:41 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: has anyone used Ludere Latine by Memoria Press (word games) ? worth $20?? TIA nt - Becky in Mexico 10:39 Jun 7 (0)

All this LCC discussion has me thinking of my 12yo with dyslexia. Could focusing on Latin for LA work for her? - Laura R (FL) 10:04 Jun 7 (0)

Children's Illustrasted Bible, there are different ISBN's and versions??? - KristineIN 9:58 Jun 7 (1)

• I saw two versions of the DK Children's Illustrated Bible at Chapters (m) - LBC 10:42 Jun 7 (0)

mom2abcd - I put a link to Latin for the Christian Trivium below nt - Heather in VA 9:48 Jun 7 (1)

• Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 17:56 Jun 7 (0)

Classical Writing or Imitation in Writing? Which one did you prefer? - Des 9:36 Jun 7 (5)

• I used Medieval Legends last year.... - Peela 20:06 Jun 7 (0)
• Imitations is much lighter fare, although enjoyable. nt - amyjo@FL 9:43 Jun 7 (3)
  • Amy do you think I could - Des 9:47 Jun 7 (2)
    • Yes, I do... - amyjo@FL 10:07 Jun 7 (1)
      • Thank you nt - Des 10:16 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone use Switched-On Schoolhouse Spanish? - Michelle in DE 9:36 Jun 7 (2)

• My 17 yo is doing SOS Spanish 1 (almost done) and loves it. I've ordered Span II. - Jean in Wisc 10:20 Jun 7 (0)
• We've used Elementary Spanish (back when it was exclusively Powerglide's curricula) and SOS Spanish I & II (high school courses.) - Dawn in MI 10:12 Jun 7 (0)

Tami.... - amyjo@FL 9:17 Jun 7 (19)

• Hi Amyjo...you know, no explanation necessary... - Tami 15:25 Jun 8 (0)
• SWB states clearly that education is not neutral and that one cannot educate without considering God..........nt - Nissi 11:01 Jun 7 (0)
• I'm not sure I understand your last sentence.... - Yevrah 10:41 Jun 7 (0)
• Sorry Tami, this post was not for you only. It was in response to the many posts with sentiments similar to yours. I didn't mean to single you out and I meant to change my "subject" line before posting. Forgive me, I am sorry. nt - amyjo@FL 10:15 Jun 7 (0)
• With that I will have to disagree completely... - Robin in Tx 10:12 Jun 7 (14)
  • I am basing my opinion off of more than what is claimed in the book.... - amyjo@FL 10:40 Jun 7 (13)
    • Perhaps I'm misunderstanding, - Yevrah 12:23 Jun 7 (5)
      • I don't think it is fair that those who have chosen to follow a true classical method of teaching their children have to read post after post about how that equates to worshipping at the altar of mere men and exposing their 2nd graders to incest and homosexuality. This conversation went south long before my post..., there has been really nothing kind (nor logical) about it. My apologies to any I have upset. nt - amyjo@FL 14:27 Jun 7 (3)
        • No one *has* to read *any* of the posts. Whether some of us agree with you or not, it is neither your responsibility nor mine to assume who reads what. It's completely "fair". (nt) - Donna A. 8:46 Jun 8 (0)
        • I usually stay away from these type of discussions, but THIS is unfair.. - Sunny 15:40 Jun 7 (0)
        • I was disturbed as well by some of the posts - Yevrah 15:13 Jun 7 (0)
      • You are very kind here. Let me just say that I completely agree with your post. nt - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 14:03 Jun 7 (0)
    • I've known SWB for many years, pre-WTM to present, and I agree with Robin in TX's summation (m) - Sherrill in VA 11:16 Jun 7 (6)
      • Sherrill, I really appreciate your putting this in context for me... - amyjo@FL 14:48 Jun 7 (5)
        • I'm sorry you had this experience (m) - Sherrill in VA 15:57 Jun 7 (3)
          • As you know, Sherill, I've been around since the beginning, too, and I have witnessed some of those attacks on SWB and TWTM... they have been vehement and ugly and at the hands of "Christian" publishers. She's a better woman than I... I would have quit going long ago... (m) - Robin in Tx 16:54 Jun 7 (2)
            • No, it wasn't either one, but I don't want to use up Susan's bandwith for that (m) - Sherrill in VA 17:45 Jun 7 (1)
              • If you don't get a response right away, I'll respond next week. We're leaving in the morning for the VA HS convention. (nt) - Sherrill in VA 17:58 Jun 7 (0)
        • Thanks for sharing this... - Yevrah 15:47 Jun 7 (0)

Dawn, thanks for asking about ages for my co-op way down. 4th-6th history and/or geography. nt - LCGal 9:16 Jun 7 (0)

Want to read one Shakespeare work as a family. Which one should should it be?.... - Renai 9:15 Jun 7 (3)

• Thank you both! I knew I was asking in the right place. nt - Renai 6:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Much Ado About Nothing... - Arch At Home 2:00 Jun 8 (0)
• Two Gentlemen of Verona nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:29 Jun 7 (0)

Can someone give me a review of the Copywork for Little Girls/Boys from Queen Homeschool Supply? - rsmofga 9:10 Jun 7 (3)

• I have it... - OhElizabeth 9:40 Jun 7 (2)
  • I was thinking the same thing! m - Bula Mama 13:48 Jun 7 (0)
  • Awwww - aren't you sweet.... sure anyone can have this. Email inside... - Heather in VA 11:45 Jun 7 (0)

I am puzzled by the strong reaction to studying pagan cultures. Although I have not read every volume cover to cover, I have seen nothing overly biblical about SOTW. It too, is a study of pagan cultures. nt - amyjo@FL 8:50 Jun 7 (28)

• Agree. This is why we chose.... - Donna A. 13:09 Jun 7 (1)
  • Clarification about what I mean when I say "I agree".... - Donna A. 8:54 Jun 8 (0)
• Here is an article the defends reading the Classics... - LisaNY 9:20 Jun 7 (3)
  • BTW - This is from a decidedly Christian POV. nm - LisaNY 9:24 Jun 7 (2)
    • Not OP, but thank you very much! This is an excellent article with much food for thought. (nt) - Sherrill in VA 11:04 Jun 7 (0)
    • Lisa, thanks for the excellent article. I am keeping it for my own future reference! :) nt - amyjo@FL 10:10 Jun 7 (0)
• To me there is a big difference in studying that they exisited and their history and immersing yourself in their teachings ... - Heather in VA 8:53 Jun 7 (21)
  • Well what is recommended in LCC is the "Famous Men Of..." series. Anyone who has used those would be hard pressed to say that they are inappropriate or that they immerse your student into pagan cultures.... - amyjo@FL 9:22 Jun 7 (20)
    • OK, sticking ignorance out like a flag... - Sunny 9:53 Jun 7 (18)
      • I would think Christians would find it important - KarenNC 12:47 Jun 7 (2)
        • very nicely articulated... nt - amyjo@FL 14:58 Jun 7 (1)
          • I agree. Much food for thought here. (nt) - Sherrill in VA 15:59 Jun 7 (0)
      • If we do not LEARN from history, we will most certainly be doomed to repeat it.... - amyjo@FL 11:12 Jun 7 (3)
        • just because the majority wants something doesn't make it right - Jenmom 7:24 Jun 8 (1)
          • Sorry to inform you, but marriage,gay or otherwise isnot a human "right". nt - amyjo@FL 18:39 Jun 8 (0)
        • Uniformed is why I am asking.. - Sunny 16:21 Jun 7 (0)
      • Coming into this discussion late, and just a comment,...Christian content - Chris in VA 10:55 Jun 7 (0)
      • At the VERY LEAST (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:50 Jun 7 (5)
        • Sorry, I would have thought that was obvious, which is why we read about them.. - Sunny 11:07 Jun 7 (4)
          • no, I honestly don't think it's enough... - Jenmom 7:15 Jun 8 (1)
            • thank you for articulating this, I think I am beginning to understand the POV. nt - Sunny 19:23 Jun 8 (0)
          • At this point, I think I'd have to understand your definition of "study." nt - Stephanie not in TX 14:30 Jun 7 (0)
          • Question: Why do we say that lightning never strikes the same place twice? - Heather in OH 13:00 Jun 7 (0)
      • Mary Lefkowitz's new book - moira 10:42 Jun 7 (3)
        • Thank you for this reference, I shall look her up. Has anyone any experience with the MP guide? - Sunny 19:20 Jun 8 (0)
        • What's the name of it? - Sherrill in VA 11:24 Jun 7 (1)
          • Greek Gods, Human Lives - moira 7:59 Jun 8 (0)
    • Also, I think people are assuming that studying them more in depth than, say, TWTM suggests means that you are using those cultures as a guiding beacon or the center of your belief system. That is like saying reading SOTW means you are subscribing to the philosophy of any cultures you decide to research indepth. This whole obsession with Ancient Egypt and mummifying chickens and constructing paper pyraminds is somehow less pagan since you spend less time on it? Pursuing and LCC and training your child in God's word are mutually exclusive? nt - amyjo@FL 9:30 Jun 7 (0)

What Latin program should I use after finishing Latin Primers I,II and III? nt - Red Mary Rackham 8:50 Jun 7 (3)

• If you have like your LP study, continue the program with Latin Grammar I & II (also by Canon Press). nt - Susan in SoCal 9:25 Jun 7 (2)
  • That's what we've done. Ds will finish up primer II next year. nt - Regena in KY 12:05 Jun 8 (0)
  • Thanks, nt - Red Mary Rackham 9:48 Jun 7 (0)

Vocab. from classical roots users...how do you use this? - LaurainKs 8:37 Jun 7 (2)

• We've done 30 minutes per day, five days per week....(m) - Regena in KY 12:06 Jun 8 (0)
• Taught this in a class this year... - LCGal 12:05 Jun 7 (0)

Check out the new Sale & Swap board! nt - Maverick 8:09 Jun 7 (2)

• Wow. How'd they do that? Is that the format others wanted *all* the boards to go to? nt - Renai 8:33 Jun 7 (1)
  • No. We just needed a registration process to block spammers. - mom2abcd 9:11 Jun 7 (0)

How many days per week did you schedule Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and how long did it take you to work through the book? ..more... - RhondaM. 7:57 Jun 7 (2)

• I read the book, but we just used the workbook for lessons - Hallie 8:24 Jun 7 (1)
  • Did you each lesson only once? Or did they practice as well? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 8:27 Jun 7 (0)

Tami, in regard to Greek philosophers below.....(m) - JSJ in NC 7:53 Jun 7 (6)

• Not sure that is a causal factor... - Tami 8:06 Jun 7 (5)
  • What others have done.... - JSJ in NC 9:12 Jun 7 (0)
  • Tami: You're not alone....with your opinion or your cold! *sniffle, sniffle* nt. - suzeintn 8:36 Jun 7 (1)
    • Oh prayers for you all with summer colds. They are the worse. nt - Heather in VA 8:54 Jun 7 (0)
  • This is an excellent post... - Heather in VA 8:25 Jun 7 (1)
    • Oops - that should say 'ever' not 'even" nt - Heather in VA 8:26 Jun 7 (0)

Latin without the pagan studies... - Heather in VA 7:45 Jun 7 (8)

• I can see that argument. - KarenNC 13:09 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: Latin without the pagan studies... - Kim in MO 8:27 Jun 7 (0)
• My post directly above this is relevant, I think. - JSJ in NC 7:56 Jun 7 (0)
• Yeah--I'm thinking Greek will be an even better use... - Tami 7:54 Jun 7 (4)
  • You should definitely choose where to make the best use of your educational time (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:52 Jun 7 (1)
    • Yes, the difference.... - Tami 17:46 Jun 8 (0)
  • You're so right - there is only so much time... - Heather in VA 8:14 Jun 7 (1)
    • I'm with you guys! MOH and the Bible is great for Ancients. Greek's great, too! nt - mom2abcd 9:15 Jun 7 (0)

DD consistently (always!) repeats the question when asked "to answer in a complete sentence" - it is driving me nuts! - BMC 7:41 Jun 7 (2)

• How old is she?... - Greta Lea:) 7:54 Jun 7 (1)
  • DD is 10 - thanks for the help, more patience is probably the key for us I like your suggested dialog too! thanks again nt - BMC 9:51 Jun 7 (0)

MI Mom, I posted an answer to your Reading Strands/Critical Conditioning question down the board. nt - Kellin 7:03 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone using BJU for spelling? - Donna T. 6:23 Jun 7 (4)

• We've used BJUP Spelling 2 - 6 ... - Dilly 22:22 Jun 7 (0)
• Are you familiar with BJU phonics? (m) - WendyWords 8:59 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: Anyone using BJU for spelling? - Vickie 8:17 Jun 7 (0)
• We used BJU spelling.... - saved1112 8:17 Jun 7 (0)

What are some good Latin curricula for 7th grade & up with no Latin experience???TIA....nt - Cinthya 6:01 Jun 7 (8)

• Tha Latin Road to English Grammar. nt - RhondaM. 8:49 Jun 7 (1)
  • *The* Latin Road....!!!! :sheesh!: nt - RhondaM. 8:50 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: What are some good Latin curricula for 7th grade & up with no Latin experience???TIA....nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:39 Jun 7 (0)
• If you are interested in translating the Bible, how about Latin for the Christian Trivium... - Heather in VA 6:26 Jun 7 (3)
  • Heather, LRTEG has only had edifying material so far, and... - Tiff 8:57 Jun 7 (2)
    • THANKS!! Actually I haven't bought it. I've been waiting to see it more completely at our convention this weekend... - Heather in VA 9:07 Jun 7 (1)
      • What a great opportunity. I'm jealous! Let us know what you think! (nt) - Tiff 11:08 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: What are some good Latin curricula for 7th grade & up with no Latin experience???TIA....nt - Becky in Mexico 6:07 Jun 7 (0)

If you have tried or looked at SWR but decided to use soemthing else... - Debbie 6:01 Jun 7 (12)

• May I ask why you decided against SWR? I'm still trying to decide and just curious. m - Mel in Ga. 11:02 Jun 7 (1)
  • you have mail. nt - Debbie 11:13 Jun 7 (0)
• You could add the WRTR/SWR/Riggs spelling rules onto about any spelling program. nt - OhElizabeth 8:05 Jun 7 (0)
• Spelling Power and a copy of The ABC's and All Their Tricks. (m) - Tammyla 7:04 Jun 7 (0)
• Take a look at How to Spell by EPS... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:04 Jun 7 (7)
  • I agree....m - Julieofsardis 13:12 Jun 7 (4)
    • Could I get a copy of your plan, Please? nm - Mel in Ga. 13:31 Jun 7 (0)
    • I was able to save my plan as a Word doc also if you want to take a look I can e-mail it....nt - Julieofsardis 13:19 Jun 7 (2)
      • May I get a copy also? thanks....nt - Rhonda in WA 17:21 Jun 8 (0)
      • May I have a copy as well? TIA! nt - angela&boys 14:12 Jun 7 (0)
  • I'm planning to use this with my 12yo ds this fall.nt - Greta Lea:) 7:55 Jun 7 (1)
    • Here are sample pages at christianbook.com.... - Greta Lea:) 7:57 Jun 7 (0)

What do you use for Spelling for Gr. 3 and 6/7? Thanks! nt - Molly 5:43 Jun 7 (8)

• Spelling Wisdom (gets copywork and dictation, too) nt - Linda in NM 5:49 Jun 8 (0)
• Spelling by Sound and Structure (R&S). No vocab for littles, maybe Wordly Wise for olders. nt - Ellie 10:29 Jun 7 (0)
• BJU spelling, love it. nt - saved1112 8:24 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ditto here - love it, too! :-) nt - Dilly 22:24 Jun 7 (0)
• We are using Calvert CDs for spelling and vocabulary. We also started Vocabulary Vine a few weeks ago (grades 4 and 7). nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 6:38 Jun 7 (2)
  • Calvert Cd's, here, also. (nt) - vpdl 14:46 Jun 7 (0)
  • Calvert CDs here, as well. nt - Jill, OK in VA 8:12 Jun 7 (0)
• Also, what do you use for Vocabulary, same grades? TIA! nt - Molly 5:44 Jun 7 (0)

My post got buried below....asking about Mind Benders. Do you prefer cd's or workbooks? - rsmofga 5:33 Jun 7 (3)

• We'll be using the CDroms, I like to have some things ds does more on the fun side. He always likes getting to "play" on the computer :o) nt - saved1112 8:19 Jun 7 (0)
• CD's you can reuse but if you have a kids who is more a book lover (m) - Tammyla 7:23 Jun 7 (0)
• we have the workbooks- and I would prefer the CDRoms.... - Peela 5:45 Jun 7 (0)

I posted a ? regarding SWR CD-ROM, enclosed is what info I have...please respond if you have this (likes/dislikes) - Alison in KY 5:01 Jun 7 (14)

• Oh! now I recall hearing about these...exactly what, I don't remember. nt - WendyWords 7:26 Jun 7 (0)
• Did you see my post below about Phonics Success? - mom2abcd 6:36 Jun 7 (0)
• Is there a website with a demo you can try? nt - OhElizabeth 5:47 Jun 7 (1)
  • Producer's website link enclosed. - angela&boys 7:33 Jun 7 (0)
• Yes! It has been a wonderful supplement for my boys. It breaks up the monotony and is personalized to each of their needs. (nt) - angela&boys 5:39 Jun 7 (9)
  • More information please! How do you use it? How do your kids like it? What exactly does it do? nt - Kisa in CA 7:14 Jun 7 (1)
    • Hi Kisa... - angela&boys 7:59 Jun 7 (0)
  • You don't feel it could be used *instead of* SWR? Is it a stand-alone program? nt - mom2abcd 6:33 Jun 7 (6)
    • I'd hesitate to say that... - angela&boys 7:49 Jun 7 (5)
      • Angela... - WendyWords 10:39 Jun 7 (1)
        • Thank you Wendy... - angela&boys 16:03 Jun 7 (0)
      • Thanks, Angela. I'm a SWR scaredy-cat, too. That and my ds is reading - mom2abcd 9:19 Jun 7 (2)
        • LOL! I have two readers and one still learning... - angela&boys 9:23 Jun 7 (1)
          • Oh, yeah! That would make things SO much easier! (Maybe:o) nt - mom2abcd 9:26 Jun 7 (0)

Logic suggestions needed for a 6th grade boy. Also, what is the earliest you all have started dc on Logic? thx nt - Alexandra 5:00 Jun 7 (6)

• We will start this fall.. - Kristy 9:38 Jun 7 (0)
• My ds 6th grade will begin .... - saved1112 9:21 Jun 7 (0)
• WFF and Proof is a lot of fun, we got a set off of Ebay - frogpond1 8:30 Jun 7 (0)
• We started with Mind Benders in 4th grade - - nutmeg 7:41 Jun 7 (0)
• My ds at 9 loves Logic. Dd started at 11 depend on the kid. nt - Tammyla 7:17 Jun 7 (0)
• I may be wrong, but I suspect Logic is something many of us start with our kids too young..... - Peela 5:52 Jun 7 (0)

how many hours a day are you schooling your grade 3 or grade 5 child? - julie 4:50 Jun 7 (7)

• 5th 3-4 hrs, 3rd 5-7 hrs. Can you tell who dawdles and who works? lol nt. - Sara D 10:23 Jun 7 (1)
  • Re: 5th 3-4 hrs, 3rd 5-7 hrs. Can you tell who dawdles and who works? lol nt. - julie 12:51 Jun 7 (0)
• For 5th grade about 4-6 hours depending on how... - saved1112 8:55 Jun 7 (0)
• Our day is set to no more than four hours of academics. (m) - Tammyla 7:15 Jun 7 (0)
• For grade 3 about 3-4 hrs depending... - KirstenM 6:02 Jun 7 (1)
  • kirsten - - does that 3rd grade time include everything, like reading aloud and art projects? or just tablework? /nft - katilac 6:49 Jun 7 (0)
• Fof 3rd grade dd did 2.5 - 3 hours a day not including read alouds..nt - KC 5:16 Jun 7 (0)

What Apologia should I start with, since we have never used it - paradise 4:20 Jun 7 (2)

• Link enclosed. (m) - Tammyla 7:20 Jun 7 (0)
• In the elementary ones ,there is no specific order to follow. - Becky in Mexico 4:48 Jun 7 (0)

Mungo... thanks for your posts... - Amy in MD 4:16 Jun 7 (1)

• You're very welcome. :) (nt) - Mungo 8:19 Jun 7 (0)

Rod and Staff English...please give me a link where I can preview this...thanks...nt - Sheryl in NJ 4:09 Jun 7 (3)

• www.milestoneministries.com has wonderful samples!! nt - momtoaaaa 8:26 Jun 7 (0)
• http://www.rodandstaff.info/ - Lizzie in Ma 4:33 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thanks...nt - Sheryl in NJ 4:45 Jun 7 (0)

Tapestry of Grace vs. Mystery of History - Rhonda 2:55 Jun 7 (14)

• Logic Ancients as outlined in TWTM is our Plan A but I need a portable Plan B, would MOH be that? more - Delbra 13:08 Jun 7 (0)
• I have used both.... - Janis in DE 10:06 Jun 7 (0)
• Yes, those are very different creatures! (m) - OhElizabeth 5:54 Jun 7 (9)
  • Re: Yes, those are very different creatures! (m) - Rhonda 6:22 Jun 7 (6)
    • Rhonda, you might buy just one unit ($35) so you can see what you think... - OhElizabeth 9:52 Jun 7 (1)
      • I don't know where you are in history, but Year 1 is coming out with Unit One of the Redesign this month (m) - Terrie in Germany 12:39 Jun 7 (0)
    • Have you spent much time poking around at the TOG website?.... - WTMindy 6:44 Jun 7 (3)
      • I had both MOH and TOG. I chose TOG over MOH....here is why - Holly IN 9:05 Jun 7 (2)
        • Re: I had both MOH and TOG. I chose TOG over MOH....here is why - Rhonda 3:06 Jun 8 (0)
        • Yes, that is why I chose MOH. I prefer using a spine for my 3rd and 1st graders. Although... - WendyWords 9:13 Jun 7 (0)
  • So,what is the main difference between SOW and MOH? nm - Becky in Mexico 6:09 Jun 7 (1)
    • We'll be using MOH.... - saved1112 8:48 Jun 7 (0)
• Very different approaches... - GVA 3:52 Jun 7 (1)
  • Re: Very different approaches... - Rhonda 4:13 Jun 8 (0)

I wanted to thank everyone for the inspiring discussion.. it gets loney when your husband loves his xBox! :) - amyjo@FL 21:20 Jun 6 (0)

A2 curriculum--accelerated achievement, reviews needed. I am brand new at this nt - Carmen Norris 20:18 Jun 6 (2)

• I haven't used it myself but... - judi 9:10 Jun 7 (1)
  • Re: I haven't used it myself but... - Carmen 11:11 Jun 7 (0)

Studying classical civilizations does not, by any stretch of the imagination, mean that we are to introduce information to our children that is not age-appropriate.... - amyjo@FL 20:15 Jun 6 (15)

• For me, this question was settled 1600 years ago...(m) - Mungo 9:02 Jun 7 (2)
  • FYI: This is a response to Tami's post, not amyjo's. (nt) - Mungo 9:07 Jun 7 (1)
    • Mungo--I should not have said "LCC," but traditional Classical. Sorry for the error.(nt) - Tami 15:43 Jun 8 (0)
• I have heard the arguments... - Tami 7:40 Jun 7 (8)
  • On that standard, we should throw out many of the books of the Bible. - KarenNC 15:25 Jun 7 (0)
  • I have a question for you, Tami... - Robin n Tx 9:21 Jun 7 (4)
    • I have to disagree somewhat...(m) - Mungo 11:08 Jun 7 (3)
      • Are you disagreeing with me or with Tami? - Robin in Tx 11:35 Jun 7 (2)
        • With the statement that...(m) - Mungo 11:48 Jun 7 (1)
          • Okay, I see now... yes, I used a boad brush with that statement when I actually meant what you are saying :o). nt - Robin in tx 11:57 Jun 7 (0)
  • could you provide references to this? - moira 8:42 Jun 7 (0)
  • Oh, my goodness.... ;) nt - Tammyla 8:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Very well stated....nt - Pensguys 20:22 Jun 6 (2)
  • with a hypen! ntn - Pensguys 20:23 Jun 6 (1)
    • HYPHEN! I'm going to bed now....good thing I'm not trying to talk "deep". nt - Pensguys 20:23 Jun 6 (0)

Mystery of History CDrom... where can I buy this? thanks, nt - saved1112 20:07 Jun 6 (2)

• If you email the author on her site, she sells it.... - WendyWords 20:13 Jun 6 (1)
  • thanks nt - saved1112 8:36 Jun 7 (0)

Okay, I'm back! Are my friends from the previous discussion still around? Here are my comments and questions re the LCC thread below... - Robin in Tx 20:03 Jun 6 (52)

• I love this discussion - thank you everyone for helping us get back to why many of us got so excited reading WTM the first time... - Linda G in NZ 2:48 Jun 7 (1)
  • You speak for me as well, Linda! : ) I am inspired, challenged, and continually learning from this board! (nt) - Lori D. 7:56 Jun 7 (0)
• On stages vs subjects for Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric -m - Kathie in VA 21:46 Jun 6 (2)
  • Kathie, I have some great quotes to share on stages vs. subjects from a new book out (yes, I'm a junkie for CE books). I'll post them when I get a chance today. nt - Jami in MO 6:46 Jun 7 (1)
    • Thanks, I'd love to read those! -nt - Kathe in VA 8:48 Jun 7 (0)
• Couple of things...(m) - Mungo 21:04 Jun 6 (19)
  • Cheever's Accidence - Heather in WI 5:53 Jun 7 (0)
  • Re: Couple of things...(m) - Diane 5:16 Jun 7 (10)
    • Re: Couple of things...(m) - Heather in WI 5:49 Jun 7 (7)
      • Re: Couple of things...(m) - Diane 5:59 Jun 7 (6)
        • I understood your post just fine, Diane.... - Tammy 6:05 Jun 7 (2)
          • Me, too. I thought she asked a good question in a very nice way. Exactly what sort of things does someone like Mungo find useful on these boards? Helps me know what to keep my eyes open for :o). And remember, Martin Cothran himself used to post here and make some of the same arguments. He was always welcome. It keeps the conversation stimulating! nt - Robin in Tx 7:17 Jun 7 (0)
          • Me too... I think it's an appropriate question to ask. (m) - Erica in PA 6:36 Jun 7 (0)
        • Well, that makes 2 of us that read it that way....maybe Mungo, himself, but he is too nice to say anything. ntn - Pensguys 6:04 Jun 7 (2)
          • I can't imagine anyone reading that into her post.... - Tammy 6:10 Jun 7 (1)
            • Yes, I was just commenting that there WERE two people who read it in a negative way. nt - Pensguys 6:31 Jun 7 (0)
    • This board helps me...(m) - Mungo 5:45 Jun 7 (0)
    • Not speaking for Mungo....I'll add my 2 cents....m - Pensguys 5:27 Jun 7 (0)
  • Mungo, why do you think it is important to read Ovid? (in whichever language) - Julie in AK 21:54 Jun 6 (3)
    • I use "Ovid" as a catch-all...(m) - Mungo 5:07 Jun 7 (2)
      • and some parts of The Bible are not necessarily age appropriate.. - Jenmom 7:40 Jun 8 (0)
      • Ooooooh. Just curious. I didn't find Ovid so important in my own education. Thanks for explaining. - Julie in AK 11:56 Jun 7 (0)
  • Re: Couple of things...(m) - Robin inTx 21:22 Jun 6 (0)
  • You're up an hour later than I am, Mungo! And still more articulate. *sigh* see folks, what a little classical ed. can do for a person? ;-) nt - Jami in MO 21:07 Jun 6 (1)
    • That and my wife getting called to a birth unexpectedly. I can never sleep when she's away. :( (nt) - Mungo 21:09 Jun 6 (0)
• You are a WTMer if you want to be! - Laurie 20:55 Jun 6 (0)
• I haven't contributed to this conversation yet, and would love to toss my 2cents in...(m) - Vanessa in Virginia 20:46 Jun 6 (5)
  • Vanessa, I really like the way you stated your ideas..... - Jackie in WY 22:15 Jun 6 (3)
    • I found the "elitism" refreshing... - CED 5:24 Jun 7 (1)
      • I agree with this, too. nt - Robin in Tx 6:49 Jun 7 (0)
    • Yeah, me too. Important reminder. nt - Robin in Tx 22:45 Jun 6 (0)
  • sounds like you have a smart husband! :) nt - amyjo@FL 21:16 Jun 6 (0)
• I think your last paragraph nails it, Robin, m - Jami in MO 20:42 Jun 6 (18)
  • Ummm... maybe I need to read the new WTM :o) - Robin in Tx 20:51 Jun 6 (17)
    • 1999 edition, page 199. nt - Stephanie not in TX 21:48 Jun 6 (3)
      • AHA!!!! Thank *you* Stephanie... - Robin in Tx 22:44 Jun 6 (1)
        • LOL You're welcome (m) - Stephanie not in TX 5:14 Jun 7 (0)
      • AHA!!!! Thank *you* Stephanie... - Robin in Tx 22:44 Jun 6 (0)
    • See and that was the first book I read! m - Jami in MO 21:03 Jun 6 (12)
      • Do you think she was saying... - Robin in Tx 21:26 Jun 6 (11)
        • That's how I interpret it. CE is larger than Latin itself...Adding Latin to a homeschool doesn't make it classical. nt - Laura R (FL) 3:53 Jun 7 (9)
          • Which I would agree with, like adding a Bible class doesn't make a school Christian. nt - Jami in MO 7:05 Jun 7 (8)
            • Oh, a very interesting comment regarding this very thing... - Robin inTx 8:06 Jun 7 (6)
              • Well, guess that explains our strive for a "well rounded education" ?? LOL -nt - Kathie in VA 8:46 Jun 7 (5)
                • Absolutely. It's stuff like this that keeps me on the path I've chosen. But it does illustrate the point that you can't throw in Bible study and call it a Christian education! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 8:52 Jun 7 (4)
                  • Hence the point, bible study in and of itself does not define christian education, and latin study in and of itself does not define classical education. That's where I was sorta going with this all along :o) nt - Robin in Tx 9:52 Jun 7 (3)
                    • I think the phrase is, "necessary but not sufficient". I bet there is some nifty Latin phrase for that too. (nt) - CED 14:42 Jun 7 (0)
                    • And on the flip side, you couldn't call an education Christian with no study of the Bible, so can one have a classical education without Latin and Greek? nt - Jami in MO 12:35 Jun 7 (1)
                      • You can't do it without the latin, imo. Even TWTM says you *have* to do latin... Greek, otoh, I don't know about. I'll have to think about that one... my inclination is that Greek is an enrichment that some opt out of. nt - Robin in Tx 12:56 Jun 7 (0)
            • lol nt - WendyWords 7:30 Jun 7 (0)
        • That's how I read it, Robin. You can't just learn latin & then claim to have a classical education. nt - Bryan (a mom) 21:38 Jun 6 (0)
• ACK!!!! Where are all my quotation marks? The above post is difficult to read because the quotation marks and some periods disappeared when I cut and pasted from Word. I'm so sorry! If necesary, I'll repost it with all the quotes and periods back in... just let me know if I need to do that. nt - Robin n Tx 20:36 Jun 6 (0)

Has anyone viewed a sample of "New Testament Greek for Children"? (m) - Wally 19:59 Jun 6 (1)

• A brochure in my LfC order says Greek for Kids is being released this summer. nt - samba 20:05 Jun 6 (0)

Here is some info for those interested in Latin without an LCC focus and with concern about the pagan studies... - Heather in VA 19:42 Jun 6 (4)

• Sounds great! I've never quite understood why - mom2abcd 9:23 Jun 7 (2)
  • Um... can you give a link? I'm not sure what company - mom2abcd 9:24 Jun 7 (1)
    • Sure - here's a link... - Heather in VA 9:47 Jun 7 (0)
• Thanks, Heather. (nt) - Donna T. 6:00 Jun 7 (0)

Interested in more feedback about "The Writer's Jungle". . . - Pam in MA 18:08 Jun 6 (4)

• Second Christy in CO and... - Arenee 6:40 Jun 7 (0)
• I've read the WJ and... - Bula Mama 1:28 Jun 7 (1)
  • I agree... - GVA 3:56 Jun 7 (0)
• A good place to go to find out more is bravewriter.com - go to forums and then Scratch Pad. nt - Christy in CO 21:46 Jun 6 (0)

Any Child Can Write?? - Kristy 18:07 Jun 6 (3)

• I have this... - Donelda 19:03 Jun 6 (0)
• It's a great resource, but was hard for me to make a writing course out of it... - Kathy in NC 18:58 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Any Child Can Write?? - CindyJ 18:57 Jun 6 (0)

Question about Veritas Press Instructional Video... - Elizabeth 17:59 Jun 6 (4)

• One more question: Does anyone have a PRONUNCIATION guide for the Veritas Press reading? - Elizabeth 19:18 Jun 6 (0)
• I think what they meant was that you can... - OhElizabeth 18:35 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thank you! I have all the resources... - Elizabeth 19:25 Jun 6 (0)
• I don't see why not... - Heather in VA 18:30 Jun 6 (0)

Spines for history.... - Marsha 17:55 Jun 6 (3)

• Guerber books (Story of the Greeks, Story of the Romans, ..etc) -nt - Kathie in VA 19:35 Jun 6 (0)
• We're using a combination of things. - Jenny in Florida 19:33 Jun 6 (0)
• I guess you could include... - Elizabeth 18:01 Jun 6 (0)

R&S Bible users -- do you buy/use any "extras" with this? I'm thinking outline maps, a concordance, etc Thanks! - ereks mom 17:31 Jun 6 (2)

• yes, I bought both an excellent mapbook as well as.. - Lizzie in MA 4:53 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thank you; I'll check these out! nt - ereks mom 7:23 Jun 7 (0)

What books finally got your kids hooked on reading? - one_l_michele 17:30 Jun 6 (32)

• Magic Treehouse for my middle dd, Rainbow Magic Fairies for my youngest ... - AngieW in Texas 12:06 Jun 7 (0)
• Goosebumps by R.L. Stine [nt] - JoanneMac 11:36 Jun 7 (0)
• Calvin and Hobbes and Harry Potter. nt - Susan in TN 9:11 Jun 7 (0)
• You hit the nail on the head... - Greta Lea:) 8:26 Jun 7 (0)
• Warriors (Erin Hunter's series about cats) and to a lesser extent Silas Heap (a series by Angie Sage) - at least I hope the reading trend continues nt - BMC 7:53 Jun 7 (0)
• Animorphs nt - ereks mom 7:32 Jun 7 (0)
• First Enc. of Space by Usborne. He loves non-fiction. nt - Susie in CA 6:35 Jun 7 (0)
• Actually, my son started with magazines... Ranger Rick. He still prefers non-fiction. nt - Donna T. 6:21 Jun 7 (0)
• My boys were older when they finally read for enjoyment - CynthiaOK 6:21 Jun 7 (1)
  • Yes, my oldest son was probably 8 or so before he began to really *like* to read, and the Redwall series was what gave him a real taste for it. But, he also likes non-fiction; science-y books are always a hit with him. nt - Jill, OK in VA 8:22 Jun 7 (0)
• Danny and the Dinosaur and Fire Cat! m - profmom 5:51 Jun 7 (0)
• The Bad Cat - Closeacademy 4:57 Jun 7 (0)
• My 6 year old just recently picked up Green Eggs & Ham and read it by himself, now he's read quite a few Dr. Suess books - KristineIN 3:48 Jun 7 (0)
• Bionicle novels and boredom - Lisa R in BRD 3:11 Jun 7 (0)
• Henry and Mudge just after dd turned 6. nt - Arch At Home 2:12 Jun 7 (0)
• Magic Treehouse books id it for both my kids. nt - WTMindy 21:51 Jun 6 (0)
• The Boxcar Children did it for my son but he was a little older (nt) - EKS 21:40 Jun 6 (0)
• Calvin & Hobbes -- no joke! Also those "cut-away" view books of... - Lori D. 21:19 Jun 6 (1)
  • Calvin and Hobbes here, too! nt - Jacklyn 7:21 Jun 7 (0)
• I got a bunch of those "Step into reading" books that I thought would pique his interest at an appropriate level (m) - Maverick 20:47 Jun 6 (0)
• You Read to Me & I'll Read to You...dd loved this book.. nt - WendyWords 19:40 Jun 6 (0)
• a series of dinosaur books we found at the thrift store [m] - Peek a Boo 19:39 Jun 6 (0)
• The Castleberry Farm Mystery Series (esp "The Mysterious Message").. - Sarahas4 19:16 Jun 6 (0)
• You mentioned awards..... - Yevrah 18:42 Jun 6 (1)
  • Similar story here... - Désirée 5:12 Jun 7 (0)
• Magic Tree House did it for us - Sue in St Pete 18:40 Jun 6 (0)
• My son just turned 7, and it took until now for him to take off and be excited about reading....m - Karie 18:35 Jun 6 (0)
• Try some of these: - KarenNC 17:54 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm letting my ds, 6, stay up an extra 15 minutes every night... - KIN 17:52 Jun 6 (0)
• My son really enjoyed the Nora Gaydos readers (m) - Kisa in CA 17:50 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: What books finally got your kids hooked on reading? - RhondaM. 17:39 Jun 6 (1)
  • Oh, yes--I forgot those two - Désirée 5:17 Jun 7 (0)

Need ideas for easy to teach geography and bible history for co-op. Thoughts? nt - LCGal 17:27 Jun 6 (1)

• What ages? nt - Dawn 4:30 Jun 7 (0)

Thanks to everyone who responded below about LCC... I had to run out to the grocery store (family must eat!), and am now preparing dinner. I am formulating a response to continue this discussion, but can't post it till later this evening... please stick around or come back later... I don't want this conversation to die out. Till later... nt - Robin in Tx 16:54 Jun 6 (0)

I am interested in the Mindbenders that many of youhave mentioned....website? nt - rsmofga 16:53 Jun 6 (2)

• www.BrightMinds.us (nt) - KerriF 16:54 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thank you! And for those who use this, do you prefer the workbook or cd? - rsmofga 19:06 Jun 6 (0)

Please tell me your math preferences: considering BJU, MUS, Abeka, Horizons. I have PreK, K, and 5/6th graders. thanks! nt - saved1112 16:25 Jun 6 (31)

• we use Horizons.. - Jenmom 7:47 Jun 8 (0)
• MUS for the learner that does better with only one concept at a time or BJU for... - Pat in MI 8:39 Jun 7 (0)
• BJU!!! I have used it for three years and I love that I won't have to look for a different higher math program later like in Horizons. - C in AR 7:02 Jun 7 (0)
• We love Horizons.....I have had 4 go through K-6 and more working through...., - momof7 2:37 Jun 7 (0)
• We're back to Horizons after using BJU...(sm) - Wendi 21:09 Jun 6 (0)
• Have you read all the reviews of BJU at homeschoolreviews.com? (more) - Donna T. 20:24 Jun 6 (4)
  • I've read that a typical lesson does not take too long.. nt - saved1112 20:58 Jun 6 (0)
  • What did you think of MFW? I am considering ECC. - C in AR 20:46 Jun 6 (2)
    • We love MFW and will use it through high school... - Donna T. 6:05 Jun 7 (1)
      • Thanks! I like to hear good things about MFW. - C in AR 6:55 Jun 7 (0)
• Just finishing BJU6 after trying Abeka. Explanations better, workload more realistic, TE MUCH, MUCH better... - Linda G in NZ 18:20 Jun 6 (0)
• I highly recommend BJU math. I love the colorful books, and most of all, I love the way... - ereks mom 18:03 Jun 6 (13)
  • DoesBJU review things often? The reason I ask ... - rhondabee 20:01 Jun 6 (12)
    • Re: DoesBJU review things often? The reason I ask ... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 20:47 Jun 6 (6)
      • Yes, I agree. And if you want to "see" the review, there's a page or two of cumulative review at the end of every chapter, plus... - ereks mom 7:21 Jun 7 (4)
        • Well, I went to the swap board, and am getting ready to start BJU Math next year... - rhondabee 9:36 Jun 7 (3)
          • PS - It does seem like there is a BIG jump in BJU from 6th to 7th. Did you skip any of the middle school grades in order to start Algebra in 8th? nt - rhondabee 9:36 Jun 7 (2)
            • Some people skip Fundamentals of Math (7th) because it is said to be primarily a review text. nt - ereks mom 11:12 Jun 7 (1)
              • I am trying to get both 6th and 7th, and then see where we'll be. Thanks again! nt - rhondabee 11:38 Jun 7 (0)
      • I agree - in fact my dd went from needing more review to needing even less than BJU gives. nt - Heather in VA 20:51 Jun 6 (0)
    • If you have read the.... - saved1112 20:12 Jun 6 (4)
      • Yes, her review is very convincing, but ... - rhondabee 20:29 Jun 6 (3)
        • Check out BJU's Math Review workbook -- there's one for each grade level through 6th... - ereks mom 7:29 Jun 7 (0)
        • You can use the review any way you want, even spiral it (m) - Veronica 22:40 Jun 6 (1)
          • Thank you all for this info - makes me feel much less stressed about math! nt - rhondabee 9:39 Jun 7 (0)
• I haven't used MUS or Horizons, and - momof10 16:37 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Please tell me your math preferences: considering BJU, MUS, Abeka, Horizons. I have PreK, K, and 5/6th graders. thanks! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 16:26 Jun 6 (4)
  • Can you tell me how long you spend on each lesson? sm - Allison TX 18:19 Jun 6 (1)
    • Re: Can you tell me how long you spend on each lesson? sm - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 20:55 Jun 6 (0)
  • BJU for us too... - Kari C in FL 17:35 Jun 6 (0)
  • BJU for the same reasons as Brenda. ( nt) - angela&boys 17:11 Jun 6 (0)

I mean LFC? &:-) - Sharon in NY 16:22 Jun 6 (1)

• Latin for Children. nt - Heather in VA 16:22 Jun 6 (0)

OK, I haven't been around for a while... What is lcf?? Thanks!(nt) - Sharon in NY 16:21 Jun 6 (1)

• Latin for Children. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 16:26 Jun 6 (0)

If you needed a grammar program that is excellent on usage and structure... which of these would you pick... - Heather in VA 16:00 Jun 6 (23)

• Do you need the TM with R&S? nt - Sarahas4 5:29 Jun 7 (5)
  • YES on the English....There is alot of built in review that is oral and not in the student book.... - Holly IN 9:13 Jun 7 (1)
    • OTOH, although I do usually recommend having the TM... - Ellie 10:31 Jun 7 (0)
  • For math and English, yes. nt - Ellie 7:47 Jun 7 (0)
  • I rarely use TMs, but I love the R&S English TMs. They have the daily oral review, which I think is imp. for making the material stick. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:27 Jun 7 (0)
  • I would say yes... - Angel 7:16 Jun 7 (0)
• R&S doesn't require "endless copying of sentences." ... - Ellie 21:24 Jun 6 (4)
  • I agree...we do most of our orally...more.. - RhondaM. 4:08 Jun 7 (3)
    • Same here. R&S does *not* have to be "endless copying of sentences". :o) nm - LisaNY 5:10 Jun 7 (2)
      • We also do almost everything orally and my daughter has had no trouble with retention. It's one of the lightest parts of her day. nt - samba 6:35 Jun 7 (1)
        • That's good :-)... - Ellie 7:46 Jun 7 (0)
• Switching from BJU to R&S next year for 4th for same reasons. nt - WendyWords 19:29 Jun 6 (0)
• R&S for sure, but there is really no need to copy all the sentences - m - StaceyinLA 19:24 Jun 6 (4)
  • Do you find the retention is there even when you do it orally? nt - Heather in VA 19:31 Jun 6 (3)
    • Absolutely - I mentioned in my post that their retention has been fabulous. It really sticks with us, "discussing," it. nt - StaceyinLA 20:21 Jun 6 (2)
      • Duh - you did say that. Sorry. What ages are you using it with? This would be for a 7th grader. nt - Heather in VA 20:21 Jun 6 (1)
        • I would suggest the 5th grade book... - Angel 7:21 Jun 7 (0)
• 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. nt - PameLA in VA 18:17 Jun 6 (2)
  • That's what we've been using. It doesn't seem to be sticking with dd. nt - Heather in VA 19:01 Jun 6 (1)
    • It didn't stick with my dd either! (sm) - Angel 7:13 Jun 7 (0)
• We are using Rod & Staff with good results.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:52 Jun 6 (0)
• Check out Climbing to Good English. We're switching to this from R&S. (m) - Yvette S. 16:08 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks!! My convention is this weekend. I'll try to take a look at it there. nt - Heather in VA 16:25 Jun 6 (0)

Math Help Needed - Francie in CA 15:45 Jun 6 (4)

• Problem worked out.... - saved1112 16:20 Jun 6 (0)
• Thank You - Francie in CA 16:20 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Math Help Needed - Julie in Austin 15:50 Jun 6 (1)
  • 9+8{7} should be 9+8{17} :o) nt - threelops 16:04 Jun 6 (0)

Opinions Needed! McGraw Hill Children's Dictionary & Thesaurus (m) - threelops 15:22 Jun 6 (2)

• Another vote for Am. Heritage (m) - Kash 18:26 Jun 6 (0)
• We like the American Heritage dictionaries - they have a Children's version and a Student that is closer to an adult dictionary. Easy type, and my dictionary phobic dd loves to use them. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:24 Jun 6 (0)

What are your picks for 5th grade.... more - momtoaaaa 15:04 Jun 6 (14)

• Hee is what we did for 5th grade this past year... - Denise in NE 8:21 Jun 7 (0)
• Our List - Sarah CB 21:24 Jun 6 (0)
• I think your list looks GREAT! (m...) - Elizabeth 20:14 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's our plan: - Mary in WA State 20:10 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's what ds did for 5th grade..... - saved1112 18:33 Jun 6 (0)
• I finally have settled on this. - six meadows 17:21 Jun 6 (0)
• Here are our fifth grade plans: - kswhangdoodle 16:59 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's ours... - PattyNJ 16:36 Jun 6 (0)
• I've posted mine before, but here's the updated version: - Jenny in Florida 16:26 Jun 6 (0)
• Subject to change but this is what I have in mind so far (m) - Yvette S. 15:57 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: What are your picks for 5th grade.... more - RhondaM. 15:44 Jun 6 (1)
  • Rhonda, this looks really good - Des 16:10 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's what my 5th grade plans are - Des 15:34 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's what I have planned for my 5th grader this year... - Susan in TN 15:27 Jun 6 (0)

I need ideas for timelines. We started SOTW Vol.1 today and I need ideas for materials, locations, put it on a wall? put it in a notebook? What's your preference? - Katy in Houston 14:59 Jun 6 (6)

• We plan to make an accordian, scrapbook timeline "book" (M) - Jc in ON 9:46 Jun 7 (0)
• Homeschool in the Woods Timeline figures are GORGEOUS1 I do a neat one on the wall (10 foot Knowledge Quest timeline) and the kiddos do their own in a binder using Wonders of Old printables. - Susie in Texas 9:04 Jun 7 (0)
• I hang my VP cards on a metal wire from Ikea. I also have a timeline book and use the timeline figures VP recommends. (nt) - Wendi 17:21 Jun 6 (0)
• I cut the review cards out of the SOTW AG, ......... - Stacy in NJ 16:16 Jun 6 (0)
• I am so happy with our notebook binder that dd's maintained for 3 years. Link only inside. nt - Kristine out of lurking 16:13 Jun 6 (0)
• 3 X 5 cards in a 2 ring binder - Yvette S. 16:03 Jun 6 (0)

Curious! If your child does not plan to go to college but rather begin working When he is 18, - Mama Owl 14:51 Jun 6 (18)

• Pesonally I think that you should prepare your child for college in highschool even if he does not want to attend college...more - Gloria 5:04 Jun 7 (0)
• oh, and - Dawn K 20:39 Jun 6 (1)
  • Yes...That was my thoughts... - Mama Owl 20:50 Jun 6 (0)
• My input - Dawn K 20:35 Jun 6 (0)
• Not sure about diplomas and all.... - rhondabee 20:23 Jun 6 (4)
  • No, I wouldn't do a GED...Why? We homeschool and dont need it??? - Mama owl 20:44 Jun 6 (3)
    • The "tests" I mentioned .... - rhondabee 21:44 Jun 6 (2)
      • I didn't realize he is only 12 - sorry! nt - rhondabee 21:46 Jun 6 (1)
        • Yes, I understood what the occupational test was...but was commenting - Mama Owl 6:37 Jun 7 (0)
• Well frankly, the way it's hard to get a job in our state, I'll be quality employers are more skeptical of "homeschool" diplomas than colleges are... - OhElizabeth 18:29 Jun 6 (3)
  • He is NOT suited for college prep..at this time..maybe in a few years... - Mama Owl 19:16 Jun 6 (2)
    • kids mature enormously in high school - moira 0:49 Jun 7 (1)
      • Must be why he hasn't outgrowm Legos... - Mama Owl 14:47 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: One of mine was convinced she wasn't ever going to go to college.... - Lindy 17:59 Jun 6 (0)
• Nope, you don't. Most states don't have requirements for hsed children to be graduated; you decide that on your own... - Ellie 17:56 Jun 6 (0)
• Depends on your homeschool law perhaps... - LH 15:52 Jun 6 (0)
• Maybe your child does have his future planned out and he will not change his mind. However, I know ..... - Peggy in Va 15:08 Jun 6 (0)
• Honestly his goal as a teenager may change when he is in his twenties - Chris in CA 15:00 Jun 6 (0)

The Story of Science by Hakim. Would these be too much as a read aloud for grades 4-7? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 14:12 Jun 6 (2)

• I think so too, although it might depend on easiy bored your 4th grader can be. nt - Kristine out of lurking 18:30 Jun 6 (0)
• No. I think they'd be fine. nt - SolaMichella 14:31 Jun 6 (0)

"Famous Men" books - what is the difference between the Greenleaf & the Memoria Press ones? nt - Denise in IN 14:08 Jun 6 (4)

• Here is a link to MP that has a little blurp about it... - Verena 14:30 Jun 6 (3)
  • So the Memoria one is a "revised" or "updated" version? same editors or someone different? - Denise in IN 15:19 Jun 6 (2)
    • Different editors, but they're essentially the same. The MP version has more pictures, maps, and a glossary. nt - abbeyej 15:47 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks - that's helpful info. nt - Denise in IN 16:13 Jun 6 (0)

First Language Lessons - Nancy 13:42 Jun 6 (5)

• Thanks! This really helps. I'm going to get it! nt - Nancy 5:14 Jun 7 (0)
• I've enjoyed FLL for a year, and look forward to lessons 101-200! nt - Bryan (a mom) 17:10 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm using it for the 2nd time around, too. (m) - Yvette S. 16:06 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm using FLL for the second time around... - Susan in TN 14:25 Jun 6 (0)
• It's written for 1st and 2nd grades - 2 years' worth in one book, and my kids like the CD. We listen to it in the car sometimes. I think it helps with familiarity of the content. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 13:54 Jun 6 (0)

OK, we've had Latin-Centered and we've discussed History-Centered....does anyone organize their curriculum around something else, such as Science?....and why I'm not LCC... - Tami 13:32 Jun 6 (90)

• Homeschooling is such a unique journey (m) - Tammyla 7:01 Jun 7 (0)
• Does everyone realize that the Greek philosphers practiced... - Tami 6:56 Jun 7 (6)
  • And do you realize that in our time... - Pam "Sister Flaming Sword of Moderation" in MD 13:59 Jun 7 (1)
    • Pam... - Tami 18:12 Jun 8 (0)
  • Umm...yes. This is not news. Do you realize that Christian soldiers cut the eyelids off parents so they could watch the soldiers torture and murder their children? Do we then throw out the Bible? This is illogical. nt - Stella! 7:56 Jun 7 (3)
    • Character and morality speak louder than pretty words... - Tami 8:15 Jun 7 (2)
      • I think you made my point. We take the writings and teachings of our study and make them our own, for good or bad... m - Stella! 9:54 Jun 7 (1)
        • I understand your point, and we must agree to disagree. ; )...nt - Tami 15:46 Jun 8 (0)
• Apology... - amyjo@FL 19:58 Jun 6 (3)
  • Oh my gosh!!! - Robin inTx 20:23 Jun 6 (2)
    • Robin... - amyjo@FL 20:46 Jun 6 (1)
      • Okay... - Robin in Tx 21:30 Jun 6 (0)
• actually I try and centre my curriculum around common sense and make sure we cover the basics (3Rs) every day, which is why I like LCC... - Peela 19:56 Jun 6 (1)
  • ok, rereading this I think it sounds wishy washy... - Peela 6:19 Jun 7 (0)
• Latin is difficult and disciplines the mind to think logically in a way that science or even english grammar cannot. Math is also logical, as is logic, naturally. Both of which would be studies in addition to Latin in a traditional classical eduction. nt - amyjo@FL 19:31 Jun 6 (0)
• I felt that way too when I read Climbing Parnassus (m) - WendyWords 19:17 Jun 6 (8)
  • Bluedorns--Christian Classical Education - Closeacademy 5:14 Jun 7 (0)
  • One answer...(m) - Mungo 20:00 Jun 6 (2)
    • Bravo! Andrew Kern from the Circe Institute conveyed at a recent seminar: - LatinaRepublicana 20:14 Jun 6 (0)
    • Thank you! (m) - WendyWords 20:11 Jun 6 (0)
  • The Bible IS one of the books that is studied each year. nt - Pensguys 19:20 Jun 6 (3)
    • I was referring to Climbing Parnassus. I did NOT read LCC yet. nt - WendyWords 19:30 Jun 6 (2)
      • Sorry. nt - Pensguys 19:32 Jun 6 (1)
        • It's fine. (((Hugs))) nt - WendyWords 19:37 Jun 6 (0)
• No flames coming from here... - Donna T. 17:02 Jun 6 (0)
• WELLLL it's about being centered at HOME... - MIch elle 16:31 Jun 6 (0)
• I don't think anyone - least of all me - is suggesting an uncritical view of ancient civilizations. (m) - Mungo 14:54 Jun 6 (1)
  • Those are beautiful words..... - Yevrah 19:08 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm grateful to LCC even though I haven't read it 'cause it's stirring us to THINK! - MIch elle 14:50 Jun 6 (2)
  • YES! nt - Pensguys 14:52 Jun 6 (1)
    • I will buy the book to see what it's all about! NT - MIch elle 16:29 Jun 6 (0)
• Well, hardly a "fad".... - Laurie 14:45 Jun 6 (12)
  • I'm not sure "fad" is worthy either in the sense you are using it.. - Sunny 16:02 Jun 6 (1)
    • I believe...m - Pensguys 16:35 Jun 6 (0)
  • Well maybe "fad" isn't an ideal word but I do have to wonder... - Heather in VA 15:52 Jun 6 (6)
    • I think it's the methodology... - Laurie 16:10 Jun 6 (1)
      • Actually, let me restate that, LOL - Laurie 16:12 Jun 6 (0)
    • "Latin centered" does not mean "sola lingua Latina" or even just classics... (m and link inside) - Mungo 16:05 Jun 6 (3)
      • Actually I read the book... - Heather in VA 16:17 Jun 6 (2)
        • Third grade devotes one day a week each to modern, classical and religious studies in Mungo's book. We still read about all of these topics (and more) daily through our individual reading and read-alouds. It is really *far* less limited in scope and far more freeing in terms of time available to pursue other interests, hobbies or studies. nt - amyjo@FL 20:58 Jun 6 (0)
        • Not exactly... (m) - Mungo 18:14 Jun 6 (0)
  • I think...m - Pensguys 14:49 Jun 6 (2)
    • My dd has asked me a few questions that had me squeaking, "What are you reading!!!". "Just Genesis, Mom..." nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:11 Jun 6 (1)
      • LOL - Genesis is hardly "child-appropriate" is it?..... - Sue Scott Wellons 15:35 Jun 6 (0)
• Have you read the books by Rebecca Rupp? Her family's homeschooling journal was very science centered. nt - Pegasus 14:45 Jun 6 (0)
• By George (IMHO) I think she's got it! Isn't the whole point.... - Peggy in Va 14:23 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: OK, we've had Latin-Centered and we've discussed History-Centered....does anyone organize their curriculum around something else, such as Science?....and why I'm not LCC... - profmom 14:20 Jun 6 (0)
• I've been around long enough to know that all kinds of 'fads' come and go.. - Sunny 14:19 Jun 6 (0)
• Yep, I've thought of that also. -m - Kathie in VA 13:56 Jun 6 (4)
  • So....m - Pensguys 14:05 Jun 6 (3)
    • Well actually, -m - Kathie in Va 15:39 Jun 6 (2)
      • I'm going to a meeting on Thurs night and....m - Pensguys 16:38 Jun 6 (1)
        • I saw lots of parsing at the practicum -m - Kathie in VA 19:43 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: OK, we've had Latin-Centered and we've discussed History-Centered....does anyone organize their curriculum around something else, such as Science?....and why I'm not LCC... - Stacy in NJ 13:50 Jun 6 (12)
  • I should have read yours first! I agree. And, may I add, I'll be glad when all this LCC conversation dies down! <g> nt - Sunny 14:24 Jun 6 (11)
    • Oh, not me -- I'm enjoying the conversation! But, then, I'm in the mood for the discussion. :-) nt - profmom 14:31 Jun 6 (10)
      • Me too! I think any conversation that helps you clarify your goals or confirms you've already found (or haven't) the right fit for your teaching style and your students is a productive one. :-) nt - Jami in MO 14:37 Jun 6 (9)
        • I love it too! I get LCC "talk" during the week here and then the yahoo group seems to pick up on the weekend. nt - Pensguys 14:53 Jun 6 (8)
          • and that hits the nail on the head, doesn't it? - Sunny 16:07 Jun 6 (7)
            • Dawn...(m) - Mungo 18:28 Jun 6 (0)
            • *I* have been trying to answer those that I know are thinking of following LCC... - Pensguys 16:43 Jun 6 (5)
              • Yes, you're right and I'm not singling you out Penny! (and a status change to occasional lurker status) - Sunny 17:08 Jun 6 (3)
                • The only reason it's getting so much attention right now is because it is a new book. All new books get a lot of talk at first. But, quite honestly, it *is* a book about classical education, and so is TWTM, so I find this conversation refreshingly relevant to the purpose of this board! No offense or anything, but it's nice to see such an indepth conversation about the application of classical education here, on a classical ed forum! nt - Robin in Tx 20:10 Jun 6 (0)
                • I should really learn to think before pressing "Submit"....m - Pensguys 17:23 Jun 6 (0)
                • WOW! I didn't know THIS would happen....hope it wasn't anything I said. nt - Pensguys 17:19 Jun 6 (0)
              • Should have added...maybe others are....m - Pensguys 16:56 Jun 6 (0)
• Well if you get booted then the boot will be on me right afterward... - Heather in VA 13:50 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm LCC but I agree with lots of what you say. I just got a copy of the LCC and - Nanci in WA 13:48 Jun 6 (0)
• No flames here - m - StaceyinLA 13:45 Jun 6 (0)
• We followed LCC this year--Lego Centered Curriculum. - Socal Sandra 13:41 Jun 6 (20)
  • It is really expensive, but Lego offers DNA sets, photosynthesis sets... - Julie in AK 16:57 Jun 6 (0)
  • For my ds, LCC means "Lacrosse Centered Education" (nt) - LuvBritLit 16:12 Jun 6 (0)
  • How about an Xbox Centered Education! - Mama Owl 14:47 Jun 6 (11)
    • I really disapprove of this. m - Stacy in NJ 16:01 Jun 6 (10)
      • Give me a break! - Heather in WI 19:10 Jun 6 (1)
        • Note to self: Proofread before hitting submit! ;) (nt) - Heather in WI 19:17 Jun 6 (0)
      • yabbut, you're missing out on the obvious: - Peek a Boo 18:21 Jun 6 (1)
        • Hmm, you make a fascinating point. But what does that say about the mobility of our culture? ;-P nt - Jami in MO 18:31 Jun 6 (0)
      • And my dh would insist that the "good, true and beautiful" can *only* be found in Nintendo games and consoles. ;-) nt - Jami in MO 17:30 Jun 6 (1)
        • If he were truley a classicist then Atari would be the os. ;- ) nm - Stacy in NJ 19:27 Jun 6 (0)
      • What you need to do is use XBOX for the spine, and supplement with PlayStation. (nt) - Wendi 17:22 Jun 6 (2)
        • And use the Gameboy for carschooling. Har har...;o) (I've got to make sure my 11yo doesn't read this over my shoulder and think it's for REAL! LOL!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 8:26 Jun 7 (0)
        • lol. I never thought of my dh as a curriculum junkie before. ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:36 Jun 6 (0)
      • Oh you guys are cracking me up!! nt - Heather in VA 16:05 Jun 6 (0)
  • I LOVE IT!!!! nt - Heather in VA 13:52 Jun 6 (0)
  • LOL, I love this ! nm - Stacy in NJ 13:51 Jun 6 (4)
    • I'm serious, too. Can you provide a spine recommendation? :- P nm - Stacy in NJ 13:59 Jun 6 (3)
      • start w/ the free digital designer software download; progress to the Mindstorm section :-) AND - Peek a Boo -w/ a somewhat serious answer.... 18:26 Jun 6 (2)
        • Printing this out Peek-A-Boo! Love your ideas--and my boys will too! nt - Jacklyn 7:33 Jun 7 (0)
        • Excellent suggestions. Isn't it amazing how one idea can take you in so many different directions? nm - Stacy in NJ 19:19 Jun 6 (0)

Latin "with a Hemi in it" suggestion needed. (m) - Alexandra 13:08 Jun 6 (5)

• We use LfC by itself. - Jenny in Florida 13:15 Jun 6 (2)
  • Although we do read Ecce Romani, it is only for fun. LFC stands alone for us as our Latin program. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 18:04 Jun 6 (0)
  • same here nt - Kristen in NC 14:19 Jun 6 (0)
• Secular or Christian? nt - Heather in VA 13:09 Jun 6 (1)
  • For my 11 year old... - Heather in VA 13:58 Jun 6 (0)

MUS vs. RS - why did you pick one over another? - Sarah 12:48 Jun 6 (9)

• I chose RightStart - Dawn in TN 13:14 Jun 7 (0)
• We chose MUS over RS because... - Pat in MI 5:07 Jun 7 (0)
• I would choose MUS if my children learned best by using manipulatives, R&S because they were happy with a traditional approach.... - Ellie 18:03 Jun 6 (0)
• It was "easy" for me - Sue in St Pete 14:17 Jun 6 (0)
• I chose MUS over RS because of the DVD's. m - Stacy in NJ 13:11 Jun 6 (0)
• My path... - GVA 13:02 Jun 6 (2)
  • Actually, the rods in MUS are different from Cuisenaire rods... - Pat in MI 4:57 Jun 7 (0)
  • In what levels does Calvert use the Cuisenaire rods? (M) - one_l_michele 16:35 Jun 6 (0)
• You seem to have a good understanding of the differences! - Pegasus 12:56 Jun 6 (0)

Does anyone know of a swap board more geared toward institutional teachers? - Dawn K 12:44 Jun 6 (1)

• Check yahoogroups :-) I'm on a few but I can't think of what they are right now. - LH 16:14 Jun 6 (0)

recommendation for language curriculum for Grade 2 and up - Ling 12:18 Jun 6 (4)

• Re: recommendation for language curriculum for Grade 2 and up - Ling 9:20 Jun 7 (0)
• Will you be homeschooling the kids in Taiwan? - mom2abcd 15:42 Jun 6 (0)
• If you don't have it already, get The Well Trained Mind. ;- ) Jessie and Susan provide a complete classical (some would say neo-classical) curriculum or all subjects including LA. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:17 Jun 6 (0)
• Keeping a scrapbook of experiences was a great thing for our kids to do while living in USA... - Linda G in New Zealand 13:11 Jun 6 (0)

Karenciavo-omnibus questions - Quiver0f10 12:11 Jun 6 (2)

• We are picking and choosing - we did most of the secondary readings and none of the primary. We will do primary next year... - karenciavo 15:00 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks for sharing nt - Quiver0f10 15:45 Jun 6 (0)

Dr. Aardsma's Spelling Drill? - Terri in NC 11:47 Jun 6 (5)

• I recently started using this, what do you want to know? -m - Kathie in VA 13:43 Jun 6 (3)
  • so each lesson is?? - lori in tx 14:09 Jun 6 (2)
    • My sister has her boys do one lesson each morning as part of their routine. - mom2abcd 16:04 Jun 6 (0)
    • Nope, no games -m - Kathie in VA 15:47 Jun 6 (0)
• ohhh please post I am interested in it too nt - lori in tx 12:55 Jun 6 (0)

Mathmatical thinking and memorization... - Sarahas4 11:07 Jun 6 (18)

• Thanks everyone- You've given me some food for thought (nt). - Sarahas4 19:43 Jun 6 (0)
• We did/do Singapore and we did/do some drill. - Adrian 14:34 Jun 6 (1)
  • hmm, my goal was arithmetic for its own sake... - LH 16:15 Jun 6 (0)
• I think it's a chicken or the egg issue. What came first? m - Stacy in NJ 13:34 Jun 6 (0)
• I did the reverse. We first memorized math facts.... - WTMindy 12:29 Jun 6 (1)
  • I chose not to do it this way (m) - Sarah CB 12:55 Jun 6 (0)
• We work on thinking strategies first (m) - Sarah CB 11:18 Jun 6 (7)
  • Sarah, I have a Q. about Elementary Mathematics - LisaNY 12:58 Jun 6 (2)
    • I haven't noticed any errors (m) - Sarah CB 16:07 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks, Sarah! Maybe I should ask Jenny over at the Singapore forums. nm - LisaNY 5:12 Jun 7 (0)
  • I have heard this before too.... - Sarahas4 11:27 Jun 6 (3)
    • Here's a list of thinking strategies (m) - Sarah CB 12:31 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks for this! nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 0:51 Jun 7 (0)
    • We use Singapore and do daily drill, as do many other SM users. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 12:04 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Mathmatical thinking and memorization... - Sarahas4 11:15 Jun 6 (3)
  • Re: Mathmatical thinking and memorization... - frank 21:33 Jun 6 (2)
    • So when you say "drill", do you mean just working problems with the stategies until it sticks, or do you mean rote memorization?(nt) - Sarahas4 5:39 Jun 7 (1)
      • I would say practice (drill) thinking strategies until they come naturally and then (m) - Sarah CB 7:38 Jun 7 (0)

McGuffey readers question - sted 11:05 Jun 6 (4)

• There are numerous versions of McGuffey's - Sunny 12:50 Jun 6 (0)
• There is an original and updated version... - WendyWords 11:37 Jun 6 (2)
  • Umm, sorry, this is a post regarding McCall crabbs not McGuffey :) nt - Sunny 12:45 Jun 6 (1)
    • Oops. Well, maybe someone else can glean some info from the post. nt - WendyWords 12:52 Jun 6 (0)

TOG users - a question about how to implement it (m) - Sarah CB 11:01 Jun 6 (6)

• Re: TOG users - a question about how to implement it (m) - Des 15:44 Jun 6 (3)
  • I probably wasn't being very clear (m) - Sarah CB 16:05 Jun 6 (2)
    • I'm trying to figure out the same thing -m - Kathie in VA 20:02 Jun 6 (0)
    • I'm sorry - Des 16:14 Jun 6 (0)
• Most days were probably less for us when I had a grammar and a dialectic. About 1 1/2 hours including reading, but not writing because we usually used CW. nt - karenciavo 11:49 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks! I'll be using CW, too so I'm not sure how many TOG writing assignments we'll do. nt - Sarah CB 16:06 Jun 6 (0)

Do you think doing SWR on M W F and R&S grammar on T and TH would work? (more) - Quiver0f10 10:42 Jun 6 (10)

• What grades is this for? For lower grades, I think CW + SWR + the My Wise Grammar workbook + latin is more than enough. nt - OhElizabeth 18:32 Jun 6 (0)
• If you are trying the LCC way.....m - Pensguys 12:36 Jun 6 (3)
  • I am not sure yet, but... - Quiver0f10 12:51 Jun 6 (2)
    • No....m - Pensguys 13:24 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks again and thanks for the link nt - Quiver0f10 13:31 Jun 6 (0)
• Oh how I remember... - Magic Wand 11:08 Jun 6 (4)
  • Oh, Magic Waaand...I need to know more! You are alternating R&S with LfC? :-) - Lana in TX 14:08 Jun 6 (1)
    • Lana, the kids are chomping at the bit to go camping... - Magic Wand 15:52 Jun 6 (0)
  • A few more thoughts... - Magic Wand 11:35 Jun 6 (1)
    • Thanks for the suggestions. I don't know what we will do yet. Its nice to see different ideas though nt - Quiver0f10 12:05 Jun 6 (0)

Is Teaching Textbooks a mastery or spiral approach?? - Chris in CA 10:33 Jun 6 (2)

• I believe it is spiral as well... nt - StaceyinLA 10:37 Jun 6 (1)
  • thanks Stacey tn - Chris in CA 20:23 Jun 6 (0)

Is there a curriculum that clearly shows PATTERNS/CYCLES in history? We sure could use this...thanks! nm - fairymom 10:30 Jun 6 (0)

I compiled some copywork if anyone is interested... - Heather in VA 10:27 Jun 6 (30)

• I'd like a copy. . . - LisaL 18:55 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: I compiled some copywork if anyone is interested... - Beth 13:40 Jun 7 (0)
• I would like one too!!! Thanks...email inside.......... - Cinthya 11:43 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: I compiled some copywork if anyone is interested... - Rhonda 2:46 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: I compiled some copywork if anyone is interested... - Caryn 21:16 Jun 6 (0)
• Yes! Thank you nt - MI Mom 19:11 Jun 6 (0)
• Yes please. (nt) - Jilligan 16:54 Jun 6 (0)
• me too! - happymainemom 16:42 Jun 6 (0)
• Can you add me to the list?... - Paula S. 15:21 Jun 6 (0)
• Me too, please. - melmac 14:19 Jun 6 (0)
• I hope I'm not too late! Could I have a copy, too? (n) - Michelle in WI 13:46 Jun 6 (1)
  • Wonderful! Thank you Heather! (nt) - Michelle in WI 15:49 Jun 6 (0)
• Thanks, Heather, for offering... I'd love a copy! - Virginia Heather 13:22 Jun 6 (0)
• Me too! Thanks! - Sharon in St. Louis 13:22 Jun 6 (0)
• May I ask you to send it to me as well? Thank you!!!!....... - DianeJM 12:50 Jun 6 (0)
• Pretty please! - Bula Mama 12:46 Jun 6 (0)
• me too, me too, please! email inside - OKCyndi 12:44 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd love a copy too! Thanks. Email inside nm - Nancy in Oh 12:39 Jun 6 (0)
• If it's not too late, I'd appreciate a copy as well! Thanks! - Laurie 12:37 Jun 6 (0)
• Me too, please! - earlnmichelle 12:18 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: I compiled some copywork if anyone is interested... - Ling 12:09 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd love a copy too. Pretty please:) email inside - Nancy in PA 11:50 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd love a copy too. Pretty please:) email inside - Nancy in PA 11:50 Jun 6 (1)
  • Ummm-it posted twice but no email inside-email inside this one I hope:) - Nancy in PA 11:51 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd be interested as well. - Tommysmommy 11:20 Jun 6 (0)
• I would love a copy!!! this is great... - Teaching Mom 11:15 Jun 6 (0)
• would love to see......email inside.. nm - Mel in Ga. 10:53 Jun 6 (0)
• Would love to see what you've come up with. email inside - Peggy in Va 10:45 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd love a copy : -) email inside. - Stacy in NJ 10:33 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks, Heather. This looks terrific. nm - Stacy in NJ 10:59 Jun 6 (0)

Questions about Elementary Greek - Des 10:02 Jun 6 (1)

• I wouldn't give a full credit for EG year one... - Laura in CT 10:39 Jun 6 (0)

I'm planning on using The Pilgrim's Progress All-in-One Curriculum next year in our homeschool group (more) - Laura in OH 10:01 Jun 6 (4)

• I have just begun using this... - Tracy in Ky 5:25 Jun 7 (3)
  • What ages are your dc? Do you think this can be done in a multi-age (ages 10 to adult) setting? TIA! (nt) - Laura in OH 5:58 Jun 7 (2)
    • Yes, it can be done multi-age... - Tracy in Ky 9:04 Jun 7 (1)
      • Thank-you Tracy! (nt) - Laura in OH 7:08 Jun 8 (0)

Who offers the PACE testing serice? nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:56 Jun 6 (4)

• Maybe it's PASS? TIA nm - T&S mom 10:05 Jun 6 (3)
  • Here's the link... - Ellie 18:04 Jun 6 (0)
  • Hewitt Homeschooling nt - Rae 10:30 Jun 6 (0)
  • Hewitt Homeschooling. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:30 Jun 6 (0)

History help - Libby in Peru 9:40 Jun 6 (5)

• Another idea would be the Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of History - you'll have to edit for evolutionary content, but the links would give lots of info without having to buy a lot of resources. More - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:17 Jun 6 (0)
• I have an idea.... - Laurie 12:59 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: History help - Libby in Peru 9:42 Jun 6 (2)
  • Have you had a chance to look at Story of the World?.... - WTMindy 10:01 Jun 6 (1)
    • Yes, and I'd definitely recommend the Activity Guide. - Kristine out of lurking 11:12 Jun 6 (0)

Climbing to Good English - Yvette S. 9:09 Jun 6 (7)

• Clay Book Store - Melissa H. in GA 13:00 Jun 6 (1)
  • Address and phone# inside - Lyn 13:16 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: It was me! It's my favorite grammar program! - Mom2-3 10:42 Jun 6 (0)
• Samples are at Joy Center Learning site..link inside.... - Pat in MI 10:09 Jun 6 (0)
• Do you have a link for this program? nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:31 Jun 6 (2)
  • Well, I got it at ... - Yvette S. 9:58 Jun 6 (1)
    • Re: I got mine at Children's Books as well, AMAZING prices! nt - Mom2-3 13:49 Jun 6 (0)

Has anyone used the SWR computer program shown in the Rocksolid catalog? - Alison in KY 9:08 Jun 6 (5)

• Do you mean Phonics Success? - mom2abcd 17:12 Jun 6 (0)
• and ona similar note, isn't there a video that would work w/ SWR? a training video or something? nt - Peek a Boo 13:03 Jun 6 (1)
  • *on* *a* :-) nt - Peek a Boo 13:05 Jun 6 (0)
• I have never heard of this either and there is not much info on the website. nt - Kisa in CA 12:38 Jun 6 (0)
• I've never heard of it. Is this new? nt - WendyWords 11:29 Jun 6 (0)

RS users...Al Abacus worksheets...has anyone purchased these to supplement higher levels of RS? - Magic Wand 8:46 Jun 6 (0)

Starting LCC when you are in the middle or end of a 4 year history rotation - Quiver0f10 8:44 Jun 6 (4)

• I am toward the end of SOTW3, and have all the SL6 books lined up... - Peela 20:57 Jun 6 (1)
  • No, it does help. I am looking forward to actually reading LCC and seeing how I can make this work. Thanks for sharing, it does help! nt - Quiver0f10 5:04 Jun 7 (0)
• You can work it however you want....m - Pensguys 12:43 Jun 6 (0)
• Don't have an answer but have similar questions- I feel like I too need to break free from the 4-year history cycle thinking. I can relate. nt - Nanci in WA 10:07 Jun 6 (0)

Latin Centered with an older child that struggles with reading, writing, and spelling? - PattyNJ 8:42 Jun 6 (4)

• I'm doing LCC....m - Pensguys 13:31 Jun 6 (2)
  • my understanding is that with LCC, Spelling should be done on an 'as needed' basis, rather than habitually.... - Peela 21:04 Jun 6 (0)
  • Thank you... - PattyNJ 16:12 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Latin Centered with an older child that struggles with reading, writing, and spelling? - Stacy in NJ 10:38 Jun 6 (0)

Pegasus...What ages are you using Exploration Education with?... - MI Mom 8:35 Jun 6 (3)

• Thanks... - MI Mom 19:17 Jun 6 (0)
• DD is nine but she is highly motivated where science is concerned. (m) - Pegasus 12:49 Jun 6 (1)
  • My ds wants to do this too so we are planning on doing this for 5th grade (2007-2008) nt - Pensguys 16:58 Jun 6 (0)

Favorite Latin Curriculum for First Grade? and Third Grade? - Mary in Tuolumne 8:21 Jun 6 (9)

• Prima Latina and Latin Primer - Anne Marie 10:58 Jun 6 (0)
• We used Prima Latina with our 1st and 3rd graders the year before last... - nutmeg 9:29 Jun 6 (0)
• We LOVE Matin Latin. (m) - SolaMichella 8:33 Jun 6 (0)
• Prima Latina will fit the bill for both students with a gentle introduction to Latin.... - amyjo@FL 8:31 Jun 6 (0)
• I really like Prima Latina. I think it would work very well for those grades. - PattyNJ 8:30 Jun 6 (4)
  • What is the diff. b/w ecclesiastical and classical pronunciation? - Mary in Tuolumne 8:38 Jun 6 (3)
    • Some links... - PattyNJ 8:49 Jun 6 (2)
      • Re: Some links... - Mary in Tuolumne 9:10 Jun 6 (1)
        • You're welcome. :) nt - PattyNJ 9:35 Jun 6 (0)

Logic question - Michele 8:06 Jun 6 (5)

• In the Highschool Board they prefer TL....maybe you would like to do a search - Becky in Mexico 10:00 Jun 6 (0)
• Having looked at them both (m) - Kash 8:53 Jun 6 (0)
• On a personal note, I found that I prefer MPs over Canon. I like the layout much better and I much prefer Mr. Cothran's writing, I found it more exciting. Both are good. nt - amyjo@FL 8:35 Jun 6 (0)
• Here's a comparison by Nathaniel Bluedorn - karenciavo 8:23 Jun 6 (1)
  • Great Link............Thanks! (nt) - Lisa CA 9:02 Jun 6 (0)

Who homeschools in Charlotte NC? - Dooley 7:52 Jun 6 (8)

• You must be moving from California :-) ... - Ellie 18:06 Jun 6 (2)
  • Cant get anything past you Ellie!!! nt - Dooley 8:14 Jun 7 (1)
    • It's a dirty job but someone has to do it <cheeky grin> besides.. - Ellie 11:43 Jun 7 (0)
• Thanks guys...I am printing your responses- nt - Dooley 12:46 Jun 6 (0)
• We do. - KarenNC 12:25 Jun 6 (0)
• Homeschooling in Charlotte - Christi/NC 8:33 Jun 6 (1)
  • Re: Homeschooling in Charlotte - Heather IN Charlotte 19:10 Jun 6 (0)
• I've done public school, private school and homeschool, all in Charlotte - Jodi-FL 8:08 Jun 6 (0)

Debbie in AR, one more question about Smithhand - Des 7:37 Jun 6 (1)

• It says photocopying or reproduction by any other means strictly forbidden (nt) - Debbie in AR 16:05 Jun 6 (0)

Foreign Language dilemmas - HELP needed... m - StaceyinLA 7:26 Jun 6 (3)

• Have you asked your dc what languages they want to learn? (m) - OhElizabeth 8:12 Jun 6 (2)
  • My kids do want to learn Spanish, but I think they need to do Latin and/or Greek - m - StaceyinLA 8:29 Jun 6 (1)
    • Re: My kids do want to learn Spanish, but I think they need to do Latin and/or Greek - m - Becky in Mexico 9:56 Jun 6 (0)

Has anyone used Athenaze for greek? - Jolee 7:22 Jun 6 (0)

Atelier Art?? any opinions tia nt - Chris in CA 7:18 Jun 6 (2)

• We love it. . . - BirkenKathy 14:08 Jun 6 (1)
  • thanks Kathy nt - Chris in CA 20:23 Jun 6 (0)

? re: McCall-Crabbs books - Does anyone use these..... - Peggy in Va 6:57 Jun 6 (5)

• The book suggests high acheiving 2nd grader and above.. m - Meredith 14:24 Jun 7 (0)
• My 3rd grader used the combined book (m) - WendyWords 9:42 Jun 6 (0)
• I bought mine from BHI - Sunny 9:11 Jun 6 (0)
• I have the book that combines all the levels . . . - JanOH 7:20 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks Janet, this helps alot. (NT) - Peggy in Va 8:14 Jun 6 (0)

Becky in Mexico, what book are you using in your Spanish/Latin class?... - Renai 6:56 Jun 6 (3)

• Unfortunately none..My teacher.. - Becky in Mexico 7:35 Jun 6 (2)
  • I don't know what those terms mean yet (nominative, etc.) so I'll take your word for it, LOL... - Renai 13:07 Jun 6 (1)
    • I´m still learning them..but is more fun than what I thought.!... - Becky in Mexico 16:48 Jun 6 (0)

Is there an "encyclopedia" of great composers and/or artists? (m) - threelops 6:24 Jun 6 (8)

• We really like "Lives of the Artists" and "Lives of the Musicians" by Kathleen Krull-- very basic and kid-friendly. HTH! NT - Kelli in CT 7:12 Jun 6 (2)
  • My kids love these books. There are some others in the series as well - writers, athletes, etc. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:37 Jun 6 (0)
  • These look great! Thanks! nm - EchoMom 8:02 Jun 6 (0)
• DK has a great "field guide" for both composers and artists. You can search for them on amaxon, search DK Eyewitness companions. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:54 Jun 6 (3)
  • All I found were travel guides ... - Debbie in Plano 11:53 Jun 6 (2)
    • Yes. for art: 0-7566-1358-2. for music:0-7566-0958-5. HTH. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:39 Jun 6 (1)
      • Found them; thanks! nt - Debbie in Plano 20:07 Jun 6 (0)
• Have you seen Sister Wendy's Story of Painting for art (link) - karenciavo 6:39 Jun 6 (0)

To everyone who posted below on my NOEO vs R.E.A.L question..THANKS! You are all great to be so helpful! nt - Carrie 6:21 Jun 6 (0)

Question for catholics with a solid understanding of their faith (aka traditional) what kind of science curriculum would you or do you use? (m) - Hope in Canada 6:12 Jun 6 (7)

• Tough question.... - Laurie 12:49 Jun 6 (2)
  • Re: Tough question.... - Teresa in OR 14:13 Jun 6 (1)
    • The only Catholic Science for elemtary that I know of is: - Mama Owl 14:44 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: Question for catholics with a solid understanding of their faith (aka traditional) what kind of science curriculum would you or do you use? (m) - Heidi 8:39 Jun 6 (1)
  • Universe In My Hands is updated - Lora 13:05 Jun 6 (0)
• oh oh oh! I may have an answer for you and I'm not even Catholic! (m) - SolaMichella 8:36 Jun 6 (1)
  • I was going to recommend this too (and I am Catholic ; 0) - Lora 12:52 Jun 6 (0)

Carrie and Mom2three, I answered your NOEO questions WAY below! nt - Mom2-3 6:12 Jun 6 (3)

• Thanks for your help..(m) - mom2three 9:38 Jun 6 (1)
  • Re: No problem.... m - Mom2-3 10:44 Jun 6 (0)
• Thanks again. You have really helped me! nt - Carrie 6:23 Jun 6 (0)

? for Right Start users... - Donna T. 5:59 Jun 6 (13)

• I thought the review was underwhelming... - Laurie 12:54 Jun 6 (0)
• I would like to read the review...can you link me? Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 8:26 Jun 6 (3)
  • Never mind, I found it. nt - Magic Wand 8:42 Jun 6 (2)
    • Let me know what you think. It doesn't sound so bad when I read it again today. (nt) - Donna T. 8:48 Jun 6 (1)
      • Overall... - Magic Wand 10:59 Jun 6 (0)
• On the RS yahoo group, I posted disagreeing with CD's review... - OhElizabeth 8:16 Jun 6 (1)
  • I read the review again today.... - Donna T. 8:47 Jun 6 (0)
• I have experience with RightStart and Saxon... - Breann in WA 6:57 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks, Breann... (more) - Donna T. 8:42 Jun 6 (0)
• Re: ? for Right Start users... - KirstenM 6:27 Jun 6 (2)
  • KirstenM - Mary 12:36 Jun 6 (1)
    • Re: KirstenM - KirstenM 6:13 Jun 7 (0)
• I sounds to me....m - Pensguys 6:16 Jun 6 (0)

5th. grade Science recommendations - Linda 5:40 Jun 6 (2)

• Not a WTM recommendation, but... - Linda in NM 6:24 Jun 6 (0)
• Not a WTM recommendation, but take a look at Exploration Education - Pegasus 6:09 Jun 6 (0)

Rod & Staff English placement for next year**Finishing Abeka 4 - Linda 5:37 Jun 6 (3)

• We are finishing Abeka 4 and going into R&S 4. I would get samples and look at the content.... - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 15:23 Jun 6 (0)
• My son finished Abeka 7th.. - Becky in Mexico 6:12 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd go into level 5 without hesitation. My dd... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:09 Jun 6 (0)

Does/has anyone used Power Glide Spanish? If so, what are your thoughts. Could it be used with.... - Peggy in Va 5:34 Jun 6 (7)

• I'm using Powerglide Junior Spanish with my 9 and 10 year olds (m) - Ria 6:05 Jun 6 (3)
  • Ria - another question. - Peggy in VA 6:49 Jun 6 (2)
    • Yes (m) - Ria 9:32 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks Ria - this is very helpful. (nt) - Peggy in Va 14:08 Jun 6 (0)
• Not sure if it's changed since we used it several years ago, but it was not even close to worth the money back then. nt - Lauire4b 5:38 Jun 6 (2)
  • So are you using a foreign language curriculum now? If so what is it and why do you prefer it. - Peggy in Va 5:48 Jun 6 (1)
    • Re: So are you using a foreign language curriculum now? If so what is it and why do you prefer it. - Laurie4b 19:26 Jun 6 (0)

Q. for those using Singapore and Miquon - LisaNY 5:34 Jun 6 (2)

• Re: Q. for those using Singapore and Miquon - Laurie4b 5:40 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks, Laurie! Another Q... - LisaNY 5:57 Jun 6 (0)

Thank for the answers way below about LfC with a 6 yr old? This board goes so quick, that if you don't read every day it's hard to find things.nt - Sarah in FL 5:30 Jun 6 (1)

• Do ctrl-f and put in your name - it makes it easier to find your posts/responses... nt - StaceyinLA 7:28 Jun 6 (0)

is the PBS series from Hakim's History of US available for sale? I want to recommend that our library purchase it, but *I* can't find enough info!! - BMC 5:18 Jun 6 (3)

• That is a great idea! Here's the link..... - Brenda (in AR) 5:32 Jun 6 (0)
• The DVD's? Our library has them. nt - Dawn 5:32 Jun 6 (1)
  • will they ILL them? Our library won't on audio/video materials and they won't request either.... they might if I gave them the info.... but I don't need them right now LOL nt - BMC 7:03 Jun 7 (0)

Right Start card games question (M) - one_l_michele 5:17 Jun 6 (1)

• Answer... - GVA 5:27 Jun 6 (0)

Those doing Latin Centered Curriculum... - MI Mom 5:07 Jun 6 (49)

• Wow! Thanks for discussing this. I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but I will!! - MI Mom 19:19 Jun 6 (2)
  • I guess I owe you an apology for hi jacking your thread. Sorry! nt - Robin in Tx 21:35 Jun 6 (0)
  • I guess I owe you an apology for hi jacking your thread. Sorry! nt - Robin in Tx 21:35 Jun 6 (0)
• Okay, I'm thoroughly confused now. Some of these schedules don't look any different than schedules found in WTM, etc. So what makes it Latin centered? Maybe the better question is how would your schedule look different if it were neo-classical instead of latin centered? - Robin in Tx 10:50 Jun 6 (17)
  • I've posted at the top of the board, trying to move the conversation up there. Thanks everyone, for all the thoughtful respones! nt - Robin inTx 20:04 Jun 6 (0)
  • It's largely a matter of priorities...(m) - Mungo 13:53 Jun 6 (1)
    • Ah, thank you. That's the idea I was going for, but the brain just didn't make it. nt - Stephanie not in TX 14:43 Jun 6 (0)
  • Sort of ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 11:58 Jun 6 (9)
    • And what you prioritize is shaped by your end goal...m - Jami in MO 12:21 Jun 6 (1)
      • Jami, I vastly prefer just "classical education" too (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:27 Jun 6 (0)
    • You made two good points... history not being the organizing discipline and classical studies every year instead of just in "ancient years." Those are true differences... of course, I'm still a little confused as to why this is labeled "latin" centered... if TWTM is organized around history studies, then wouldn't LCC be organized around latin studies? - Robin in Tx 12:20 Jun 6 (6)
      • Well ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:16 Jun 6 (0)
      • Latin-centered is a confusing term, I think. I prefer calling it "classical" or "traditional classical" m - Jami in MO 12:28 Jun 6 (4)
        • Oh man, there are so many bunny trails I can go off on this... it boggles my mind and I could sit here all day :o)... so here I go... (m) - Robin inTx 12:51 Jun 6 (3)
          • A side note on the progym...(m) - Mungo 13:41 Jun 6 (0)
          • I'll tackle some others! (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:26 Jun 6 (0)
          • Okay, I'll just tackle one trail, *hop, hop, hop*...m - Jami in MO 13:11 Jun 6 (0)
  • For me, I try to follow the multum non multa... - karenciavo 11:45 Jun 6 (3)
    • Re: For me, I try to follow the multum non multa... - Robin in Tx 12:35 Jun 6 (2)
      • Not Karen, but...(m) - Mungo 14:09 Jun 6 (1)
        • I'll just ditto this :-)... - karenciavo 14:55 Jun 6 (0)
• Okay, I'm thoroughly confused now. Some of these schedules don't look any different than schedules found in WTM, etc. So what makes it Latin centered? Maybe the better question is how would your schedule look different if it were neo-classical instead of latin centered? - Robin in Tx 10:50 Jun 6 (1)
  • What is the deal with all my double posts lately? I've never had this problem in all the years I've been on these boards! Sorry, folks! nt - Robin inTx 10:50 Jun 6 (0)
• I have a 5th, 3rd, K, and 4 year old (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:58 Jun 6 (0)
• 8th grade, 6th grade - karenciavo 6:58 Jun 6 (3)
  • Do you use the Christian Study program from Memoria press? Thanks for posting your schedule nt - Quiver0f10 7:56 Jun 6 (2)
    • 6th grader yes, 8th grade son uses Omnibus and other books we add to it. (10th Presbyterian in Philadalphia has a great inhouse (not for sale) study of Romans they use with their senior high students and I'm trying to get my hands on it :-) nt - karenciavo 8:19 Jun 6 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 8:35 Jun 6 (0)
• My concern is Jr. And High school...............m - Cinthya 6:14 Jun 6 (4)
  • Have you seen the Highlands Latin School site? (m) - Mungo 14:26 Jun 6 (0)
  • Yes, I hope someone post a schedule! I am very interested in seeing how this works nt - Quiver0f10 7:55 Jun 6 (0)
  • I was wondering the same thing! No one has high school aged kids doing this yet....do they? NT - Tammy 6:34 Jun 6 (1)
    • I know of several. Honestly though, few of them seem to have time for message boards. ;o) I hope some will reply. nt - abbeyej 6:37 Jun 6 (0)
• I *think* we qualify as Latin Centered. Here are our schedules for 6th, 3rd, 1st, and K - Jackie in WY 6:02 Jun 6 (4)
  • Jackie, I am exhausted reading your schedule! How do you get it all done? You are amazing! nt - Quiver0f10 7:54 Jun 6 (1)
    • My goodness! Quiver of 10 calling me amazing!?!? That's a good one!! LOL nt - Jackie 13:40 Jun 6 (0)
  • Jackie, where in WY are you? - Jodi in NE 7:43 Jun 6 (1)
    • The gem city of the plains - Laramie nt - Jackie Buhr 13:38 Jun 6 (0)
• I'd love to see schedules from those with multiple children, too nt - Quiver0f10 5:53 Jun 6 (0)
• schedule... - abbeyej 5:45 Jun 6 (8)
  • Do you have a way of organizing your memory work for Recitation time? nt - Pensguys 6:10 Jun 6 (2)
    • I have a notebook... - abbeyej 6:32 Jun 6 (1)
      • thanks. nt - Pensguys 6:48 Jun 6 (0)
  • Abbeyej, how long does you school day take up to read aloud time? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 5:51 Jun 6 (3)
    • Um... I'm not really sure? - abbeyej 6:37 Jun 6 (2)
      • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 7:51 Jun 6 (0)
      • Your schedule is very similar to mine and I would totally agree.... - WTMindy 7:29 Jun 6 (0)
  • (this is the one without messed up boldface) nt - abbeyej 5:46 Jun 6 (0)
• schedule... - abbeyej 5:45 Jun 6 (0)

Can some share a sample week or two of how CW looks in your home... - Greta Lea:) 5:06 Jun 6 (0)

Write Shop - Tiffany 3:45 Jun 6 (1)

• I just posted about this yesterday. Do ctrl-f and search and you'll find my posts and any responses... nt - StaceyinLA 7:29 Jun 6 (0)

thanks to all who answered my post way down about 1st grade narrations. Much appreciation nt. - Barbie'sPal 3:15 Jun 6 (0)

Looking for dictation/copywork selections? See inside! (m) - Terrie in Germany 23:23 Jun 5 (5)

• Thanks!!! nt - Bula Mama 13:27 Jun 6 (0)
• Thanks for the work you put into this.....nt - Julieofsardis 8:46 Jun 6 (0)
• Nice list. Thank you. nt - Tammyla 7:30 Jun 6 (0)
• Very nice! Thank you for sharing! - Michelle in WI 6:33 Jun 6 (0)
• Thank you! nm - EchoMom 5:55 Jun 6 (0)

StaceyinLA I responded to your IEW/WS post below. (nt) - mom2three 22:09 Jun 5 (1)

• THANKS!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:30 Jun 6 (0)

Stewart English question - Fran 21:14 Jun 5 (5)

• The publisher says book 1 is gr. 7-8... - Ellie 18:09 Jun 6 (1)
  • That would be EPS, the publisher of Stewart. nt - Ellie 18:09 Jun 6 (0)
• Same situation for us. - Jane in NC 3:46 Jun 6 (2)
  • eek! are we the only ones?! m - Fran 17:41 Jun 6 (1)
    • You might want to pose this question again on the high school board. (m) - Jane in NC 18:07 Jun 6 (0)

Has anyone used or heard of Unforgettable Languages?? I just saw - Chris in CA 20:53 Jun 5 (4)

• Thank you very much, I think we'll skip it nt - Chris in CA 9:48 Jun 6 (0)
• I have the Spanish..... - Claire 6:35 Jun 6 (1)
  • Also, you need to be able to type answers - Claire 6:37 Jun 6 (0)
• Their quality seems unven and they appear (from the toc) to focus on travel vocabulary... - OhElizabeth 22:05 Jun 5 (0)

Hey Andrew and Elementary Greek, how to choose?? - Chris in CA 20:37 Jun 5 (2)

• I would go with EG for kids that age... - claire up north 6:42 Jun 6 (0)
• I think EG would be much more thorough. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 20:50 Jun 5 (0)

TY to Brenda in FL and d4pw in So.FLA for answering my McGuffey question below! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 20:29 Jun 5 (1)

• Your welcome! nt. - Brenda in FL 20:47 Jun 5 (0)

What is the best K workbook to supplement SWR (fun stuff) ?(m) - Johanna 20:20 Jun 5 (5)

• Phonics Fundamentals (vol 1) has cutting and glueing nt - Dee 5:26 Jun 6 (0)
• My 4 y/o loves cutting/glueing (M) - one_l_michele 3:50 Jun 6 (0)
• I found MCP's Plaid Phonics to be a good match. - Kristine out of lurking 22:07 Jun 5 (0)
• I got some for my PS ds at the bookstore and I think they were Kumon nt - Dawn in TN 21:07 Jun 5 (0)
• You can get reproducible workbooks like that from the teacher's supply. The ones we used were... - OhElizabeth 20:32 Jun 5 (0)

Language Arts - favorites for 1st grade?? - Homeschooling in Forest, VA 19:28 Jun 5 (9)

• FLL, HWOT, Draw Right Now and the I Can Read series of books from the Library. nm - Stacy in NJ 8:46 Jun 6 (0)
• I'm thinking of using this: (m) - SolaMichella 8:43 Jun 6 (0)
• Spell to Write and Read - Closeacademy 4:09 Jun 6 (0)
• ETC is definitely our favorite!! ;o) nt - Amy Jo Ohio 20:12 Jun 5 (0)
• ETC here too... - MI Mom 19:59 Jun 5 (0)
• ETC has been fun for us. - KarenNC 19:42 Jun 5 (0)
• ETC workbooks and easy books to read (Nora Gaydos' readers, etc). FLL for grammar. nt - abbeyej 19:41 Jun 5 (0)
• ETC, Word Mastery, McGuffey's. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:37 Jun 5 (1)
  • FLL too. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:37 Jun 5 (0)

Math again - 1st grade? - Hoemschooling in Forest, VA 19:20 Jun 5 (19)

• How I chose... - Sue in St Pete 10:05 Jun 6 (0)
• I think it depends on how "workbooky" you want to be. m - Stacy in NJ 8:43 Jun 6 (0)
• RightStart is our top pick. Saxon K sounds like it would have entertained your ds last year but it's not nearly as challenging. We also found Saxon 1 repetitive and tedious. m - Breann in WA 7:09 Jun 6 (0)
• We did/are doing Singapore - Adrian 7:05 Jun 6 (1)
  • MUS uses reassociation to teach addition and subtraction, as well. nm - Stacy in NJ 8:35 Jun 6 (0)
• MUS - Pegasus 6:13 Jun 6 (5)
  • Pegasus, how much Singapore do you do along with MUS?. (nt) - Pat in MI 6:24 Jun 6 (4)
    • We use the Challenging Word Problems one day a week.. . - Pegasus 7:28 Jun 6 (3)
      • Do you find any problems in just using the Challenging Word Problems and not the whole program?... - Pat in MI 9:59 Jun 6 (2)
        • No problems. Each section in CWP has 3 to 4 worked examples, showing how to solve the problems. (m) - Pegasus 13:00 Jun 6 (1)
          • Thanks so much! I think we may try these next year and see how it goes... - Pat in MI 14:21 Jun 6 (0)
• RS, MUS, and Singapore... - Donna T. 5:40 Jun 6 (0)
• Rightstart, Miquon or MUS - Closeacademy 4:14 Jun 6 (0)
• Singapore, Miquon, RightStart nt - Arch At Home 1:24 Jun 6 (0)
• Right Start. nt. - Julie in AK 21:33 Jun 5 (0)
• RightStart, MUS, Singapore - Dawn in TN 20:25 Jun 5 (0)
• Based on your comments: BJU or MUS. nt - amyjo@FL 19:58 Jun 5 (0)
• RightStart, Singapore, Horizons. nt - OhElizabeth 19:24 Jun 5 (1)
  • Those would be my suggestions too, based on what you said about your ds. nt - abbeyej 19:34 Jun 5 (0)

I just read the review at Memoria Press about Latin Centered Curriculum... - MI Mom 19:19 Jun 5 (14)

• There's also a lot more information at...(m) - Mungo 4:54 Jun 6 (1)
  • Thanks. Looks like I have a lot of reading / thinking to do! - MI Mom 5:02 Jun 6 (0)
• Thanks everyone. I will read the downloadable chapter... - MI Mom 4:07 Jun 6 (0)
• this seems to be tderstanding he main misunabout LCC- that latin and Roman/Greek cultures are studied to the virtual exclusion of everything else.... - Peela 20:19 Jun 5 (6)
  • What exactly would you read for Classical studies,... - Greta Lea:) 5:05 Jun 6 (1)
    • Classical and Modern Studies (m) - Stephanie not in TX 5:13 Jun 6 (0)
  • Thanks Peela. This makes more sense now. nt - Jackie in WY 22:35 Jun 5 (0)
  • Thanks for this clarification, Peela! nt - Stella! 20:56 Jun 5 (0)
  • whoa, did I do that? I mean, 'this seems to be the main misunderstanding about LCC'........nt - Peela 20:43 Jun 5 (1)
    • Scary thing is I knew just what you were saying! (nt) - mommyfaithe 3:55 Jun 6 (0)
• Not at all..... the main focus IS on the classical civilizations of Athens, Rome and Jerusalem... - amyjo@FL 20:05 Jun 5 (0)
• I was looking at this book today too. I ordered it in the hopes of gaining a more cohesive plan for curriculum. .....more - Jackie in WY 19:40 Jun 5 (2)
  • Is this what LLC is suggesting? I hope someone explains it to us... - MI Mom 19:52 Jun 5 (1)
    • if you go to the memoria press website there is a downloadable chapter which will give you a good idea what they mean. You can also get a clear idea of their thoughts from some of their artilcles. nt - melissa in the desert 20:02 Jun 5 (0)

KPzz or anyone....I'm still trying to make my timeline and I need help.. - SLB 19:07 Jun 5 (2)

• What I do - KPzz 13:24 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thanks again KPzz.... nt - SLB 15:42 Jun 7 (0)

Rod and Staff English...Why all the diagramming and - Confused 19:02 Jun 5 (4)

• Oddly my children love diagramming. I think they learn most grammar best when diagramming. nt - Elizabeth 20:16 Jun 6 (0)
• Well, one reason it is recommended to start the 5th grade book - m - StaceyinLA 20:58 Jun 5 (2)
  • I agree with Stacey. I have been using R&S for 2 yrs now ... - Peggy in Va 5:24 Jun 6 (1)
    • Thanks Stacey and Peggy...I just wanted to - Confused 5:45 Jun 6 (0)

Do you use a vocab curriculum? - Heather in MI 18:45 Jun 5 (8)

• You're probably doing just fine without anything additional but my 5th grader is using "Vocabulary Cartoons" and we both love it. nt - Dana in OR 22:09 Jun 5 (3)
  • I just realized that I have that book too! Maybe I will use that along with just picking up vocab words from his reading.nt - Heather in MI 9:15 Jun 6 (0)
  • I bought it for our bookshelf and my ds takes it to bed with him. He loves this! nt - Amy in OH 4:13 Jun 6 (1)
    • My 9 yr. old ds loves this book too! nt - Tammyla 7:26 Jun 6 (0)
• No. I havnt found vocab programs as effective as just reading and discussing words through Latin and literature, in context. nt - Peela 20:21 Jun 5 (0)
• Sounds like your ds is fine without it. - Kristine out of lurking 20:04 Jun 5 (0)
• I did for part of the year this year, but we'll be back to Latin and my ds reads alot and I read aloud (or books on tape). We'll drop the vocab. nt - Pensguys 19:02 Jun 5 (0)
• No, we don't. We do Latin and Greek (and a bit of French) and ds reads a lot and I read aloud. I think those things are more efficient and longer-lasting than a canned program. nt - abbeyej 18:58 Jun 5 (0)

Carrie, I responded to your NOEO question below. NT - Mom2-3 18:19 Jun 5 (2)

• mom2-3, I asked a question to your post way below......(nt) - mom2three 19:18 Jun 5 (0)
• Thanks, and I have another question for you below. nt - Carrie 18:49 Jun 5 (0)

If I already own Critical Conditioning, would purchasing Reading Strands be too much of the same info.? Thanks - MI Mom 18:15 Jun 5 (1)

• I have them both. m - Kellin 7:02 Jun 7 (0)

daughter is an A student in Abeka 5 math - Ame e 17:39 Jun 5 (0)

Karenciavo, I have a question about those wonderful sheets of yours.....m - Pensguys 17:31 Jun 5 (6)

• Jumping in here... - OhElizabeth 19:07 Jun 5 (3)
  • This is what I was thinking before.....m - Pensguys 19:28 Jun 5 (2)
    • No, as much as I like Karen's sheets, they don't fit with... - OhElizabeth 19:46 Jun 5 (1)
      • I was talking about my older ds....younger one...no way. nt - Pensguys 20:12 Jun 5 (0)
• I don't know what the SWR procedure is... - karenciavo 17:58 Jun 5 (1)
  • Well, SWR has the teacher....m - Pensguys 18:05 Jun 5 (0)

If you are following a Latin Centered Education are you still doing grammar by itself? (more) - Quiver0f10 17:17 Jun 5 (23)

• If I took my own experience and used it to judge whether or not to teach grammar (m) - LisaNY 5:10 Jun 6 (1)
  • I agree based on my own latin studies. NT - MIch elle 10:54 Jun 6 (0)
• Thanks for all the replies! I just bought LCC today and can't wait to read it and decide if this is for us or not. nt - Quiver0f10 5:02 Jun 6 (0)
• This discussion makes me ask: aren't you glad that English is your child's FIRST language? - Julie in AK 21:39 Jun 5 (1)
  • Yes, for these reasons and others... - Patty in WA 22:24 Jun 5 (0)
• it was a leap of courage but I dropped R&S this year.... - Peela 20:25 Jun 5 (2)
  • Me too. No regrets except that I didn't do it sooner. nt - Patty in WA 20:56 Jun 5 (1)