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  • 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)
  • History rotation.... - saved1112 21:30 Jun 8 (1)
  • Astronomy programs??? - Nanci 21:22 Jun 8 (2)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • How do you use Spelling Power? - Marsha 20:27 Jun 8 (1)
  • Art Supplies - Dawn in TN 20:14 Jun 8 (3)
  • 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)
  • Which version of Spelling Workout? - Heather in MI 19:47 Jun 8 (3)
  • Could someone tell me what the current copywright date is on Latina Christiana I....thanks...nt - Cinthya 19:20 Jun 8 (2)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • In someone's post is a quote by St. Theophant the Recluse about... - Renai 18:11 Jun 8 (1)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Okay, last question on this before I buy....Mind Benders cd or Zoombini cd? - rsmofga 17:37 Jun 8 (6)
  • 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)
  • Help! My very bored 5 year old wants to play some educational games on the computer... - SLB 16:14 Jun 8 (8)
  • Thank you all for the lively discussion below. Glad to read every opinion!(nt) - Tami 15:37 Jun 8 (3)
  • Tell me how you made your wall timeline...TIA!nt - Katy in Houston 15:32 Jun 8 (6)
  • 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)
  • Saxon vs BJU for 3rd and 5th? - C in AR 14:54 Jun 8 (4)
  • Trying again, anyone?? History through the ages timeline figure's...Anything for the Aztecs,Mayas, Incas? - Shannon in CA 14:27 Jun 8 (7)
  • Linda in NM... I read your suggestion down below and I thought I knew.. - Becky in Mexico 14:27 Jun 8 (2)
  • Still working on getting my 5th grade curriculum together and a question about CW.... - rsmofga 14:21 Jun 8 (2)
  • What is LCC? nt - A Confused Elizabeth 14:19 Jun 8 (1)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Do I need to start a spelling program if my dc are still doing ETC? nt - Allison TX 13:21 Jun 8 (4)
  • 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)
  • Where is the best place to learn more about CW and how it works? -nt - Mary in WA State 12:52 Jun 8 (5)
  • Does Singapore cover coordinate planes?? If so, in what book?....Thanks nt - Julieofsardis 12:51 Jun 8 (1)
  • Ok, who's used Horizons math? - Yevrah 12:34 Jun 8 (1)
  • Bula Mom - starting CW w/an older child... - mom2three 12:28 Jun 8 (3)
  • Thanks to everyone for the wonderful spelling responses... - Heather in VA 12:14 Jun 8 (1)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • How much time do you spend on logic with your 5th graders? - PattyNJ 11:48 Jun 8 (10)
  • Found a fun time waster (based on regional speech patterns)... - Laurie 11:27 Jun 8 (43)
  • Does anyone do yoga with their kids? Do you have a good DVD/video? Thanks nt - Heather in VA 11:10 Jun 8 (6)
  • OHElizabeth and Heather in VA - Thanks for your help... - Penny in VT 11:09 Jun 8 (8)
  • 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)
  • a math wwyd--stick to it, or switch? - Jodi-FL 10:41 Jun 8 (5)
  • need some help from you veterans on 1st grade curriculum - Jenni 10:39 Jun 8 (8)
  • Abby J or others - Des 10:36 Jun 8 (6)
  • 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)
  • If I were to use Latin in the Christian Trivium with my 7th grade dd.............m - Gail & Diane 10:29 Jun 8 (5)
  • History through the ages timeline figure's...Anything for the Aztecs,Mayas, Incas? nt. - Shannon in CA 10:27 Jun 8 (1)
  • How do I know which to choose for later Latin study, Oxford or Henle? (m) - Erica in PA 10:20 Jun 8 (6)
  • 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)
  • It's time to buy and I'm still undecided on math and science - help - Chris in CA 10:17 Jun 8 (13)
  • The MOH 1 CDrom is on sale now... website inside... - saved1112 10:07 Jun 8 (1)
  • Would Shurley English 3 and LfC 1 and Writing Strands 3 be... - Penny in VT 9:48 Jun 8 (2)
  • History rotation question - saved1112 9:46 Jun 8 (1)
  • DD7 loves logic puzzles...any recommendations? nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:44 Jun 8 (2)
  • 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)
  • Grammar program for a 5th grader? - Mary in WA State 9:06 Jun 8 (3)
  • Thank You for all of the less intimidating book suggestions. (M) - one_l_michele 9:02 Jun 8 (3)
  • 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)
  • Non-denominational using Vertias Press Bible & History??? - KristineIN 8:49 Jun 8 (3)
  • Tami - I'm looking for your American History schedules - Rhonda in TX 8:40 Jun 8 (1)
  • Humbly Seekling Forgiveness... - amyjo@FL 8:34 Jun 8 (37)
  • Is Shurley 1 too much for a K'er who can ... (m) - Penny in VT 8:28 Jun 8 (3)
  • Is 7th grade too old to start CW Aesop?? And a ? about correalation of Workbook A&B? - mommyfaithe 8:18 Jun 8 (3)
  • on lesson 161 of Abeka math 6, should I end for the year - ame e. 8:07 Jun 8 (3)
  • Need 7th grade history suggestions....... - Julie 7:59 Jun 8 (1)
  • What is Mounce and how does it compare with Elementary Greek?? - Chris in CA 7:55 Jun 8 (3)
  • 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)
  • What do you like for teaching cursive? Christian or secular materials are ok. nt. - Betsy in IN 7:41 Jun 8 (9)
  • 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)