New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 11 (0)

Would buying the revised student pages for SOTW provide the updated maps, etc without re-investing in the whole program? TY! nt - earlybird mom 22:35 Jun 11 (0)

power struggle - Gretchen - OR 21:54 Jun 11 (2)

• I have to agree w/ EgoElfWife.....m - Julieofsardis 22:15 Jun 11 (0)
• Hard route - EgoElfWife 22:03 Jun 11 (0)

Are there any free online handwriting generators that use Getty Dubay italic? TIA - Socal Sandra 21:38 Jun 11 (0)

Real science 4 kids .. level 1 biology & chemistry..o.k. for an eager 3rd grader? nt - Mom of 4 19:29 Jun 11 (2)

• I am in the minority here, but my only complaint about RS4K is the price.... - Kelli in TN 20:34 Jun 11 (0)
• Love the chemistry; biology not worth the money - Laura in China 19:37 Jun 11 (0)

Is there ONE book that contains all the English grammar my children and I will ever need? - Trivium Academy 18:57 Jun 11 (4)

• Pretending I didn't notice the word 'one' in big capitals (is there ever *one* book?!!) (m) - Yvette 21:10 Jun 11 (0)
• Rod and Staff has the English Handbook. I LOVE this book! nt - Daisy 20:53 Jun 11 (0)
• Sonlight uses (or perhaps used to use) Writer's Inc. as a reference - Laura in China 19:15 Jun 11 (1)
  • Writer's Inc. as a reference - Jenny in Atl 19:29 Jun 11 (0)

Lemony Snicket Books - EgoElfWife 18:38 Jun 11 (6)

• I'm not sure I'd use them as read aloud material, but they were terrific for turning my reluctant reader into a voracious reader . . . - Luann in ID 22:53 Jun 11 (0)
• Written well enough, but I find them sad... - Jeanne in MN 22:31 Jun 11 (0)
• link - nutmeg 21:36 Jun 11 (0)
• Not classical, but great fun reads for learning vocabulary and good morals - Carmen & Co. 20:15 Jun 11 (0)
• I would say they are not like either of those choices.... - WTMindy 19:29 Jun 11 (0)
• We loved them... nt - Jenny in Atl 18:44 Jun 11 (0)

Quick recall of multiplication facts....more - DianeL 18:34 Jun 11 (4)

• Worked like a dream for my kids.... - Kimber 21:07 Jun 11 (0)
• triangular flash cards, goony math, etc . . . - Stephanie Z 19:08 Jun 11 (0)
• A game we play... - littlefamily 18:49 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Quick recall of multiplication facts....more - LatinaRepublicana 18:43 Jun 11 (0)

Is it the norm now to start Algebra I in 8th Grade? m.... - Kelly 18:06 Jun 11 (11)

• in my school district, most kids take algebra in 9th, advanced kids in 8th, very advanced kids in 7th (my dd was one out of two in her whole school) (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:20 Jun 11 (1)
  • Same here except - Maverick 22:14 Jun 11 (0)
• "Behind" is relative.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:07 Jun 11 (0)
• In this part of TN it varies...it is not unacceptable to take alg 1 in high school, but it is offered in 8th grade. nt - Kelli in TN 20:36 Jun 11 (0)
• All of my dd's friends are taking Algebra in either 7th or 8th. nt - Heather in VA 19:48 Jun 11 (1)
  • It's the same here in most MN districts. nm - Carmen & Co. 20:16 Jun 11 (0)
• It is in this school district. nt - Georgia in NC 19:32 Jun 11 (0)
• In California, the state standards now call for Algebra 1 to be completed in 8th grade. - Carol in Cal. 18:21 Jun 11 (2)
  • yes with the top kids 7th = Alg-1, 8th=Geom, 9th=Alg-2 NT - LH 21:20 Jun 11 (0)
  • Didn't know that. I guess it's good to be up to date on the standards in your state.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 18:53 Jun 11 (0)
• I don't think so. It fell that way for us with my oldest, but, I don't see my other 2 doing that. tn - Dayle in Guatemala 18:16 Jun 11 (0)

Is it possible to combine TruthQuest (Age of Rev. III) and SotW 4 together? - Brit 17:32 Jun 11 (1)

• Isn't SOTW 4 one of the AOR III spines? I know that SOTW 3 is a spine for AOR II. nt - RhondaM. 19:05 Jun 11 (0)

ANYONE use MCP for 5th grade ????? - Andrea 17:18 Jun 11 (0)

Would love to hear from any of you ladies who have used Word Roots from Critical Thinking Press. - Debbie in Austin 17:17 Jun 11 (2)

• VCFR and WW were both painful here. Word Roots on the computer was FUN! (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:21 Jun 11 (0)
• We used the CD in conjunction with out Latin program and we loved it! nt - Heather in Mi 17:33 Jun 11 (0)

Latin enough for grammar? - Michelle from Living Waters 17:15 Jun 11 (3)

• Latin plus Mad Libs and English punctuation is plenty for us. (nt) - Laura in China 18:30 Jun 11 (0)
• No. nt - MIch elle 18:23 Jun 11 (0)
• I think it depends... - Peela 17:52 Jun 11 (0)

Switching handwriting. Is this a big deal? Also, where do you purchase Zaner-bloser? sm - Liz in NC 16:54 Jun 11 (1)

• We switched from HWT to Z-B after 1st grade (and other dd after K). . . - Maisy 18:32 Jun 11 (0)

Can you help me find a book? It's a children's biography of Dolly Madison. - Rhonda in TX 16:48 Jun 11 (9)

• Rhonda, you just brought back such memories for me (m) - LisaNY 19:19 Jun 11 (1)
  • I'm glad. :) - Rhonda in TX 22:34 Jun 11 (0)
• So glad you got your answer!... - Tami 17:24 Jun 11 (1)
  • Tami, you've given me so much help here... - Rhonda in TX 18:16 Jun 11 (0)
• Well you have a good memory! (m) - OhElizabeth 17:16 Jun 11 (2)
  • Oh, and don't tempt me to collect the whole series! - Rhonda in TX 18:18 Jun 11 (0)
  • Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Rhonda in TX 18:15 Jun 11 (0)
• It was probably Dolley Madison: Quaker Girl by Helen Monsell.... - Rebecca in VA 17:02 Jun 11 (1)
  • I know how to get it, but I want to be SURE that's it. - Rhonda in TX 17:07 Jun 11 (0)

Susan in SoCal... - Socal Sandra 16:23 Jun 11 (0)

Just started Minimus with dd7 today and she LOVES it! She's in there now (more) - MamaPapa 15:15 Jun 11 (4)

• Thanks for the review! Ours has arrived and we'll be starting in August... - Kay in Cal 19:39 Jun 11 (0)
• We're well past the point where my son can't wait until tomorrow to do more, but - Cindyg 19:21 Jun 11 (0)
• Has she seen the games on the Minimus website? nt - Veronica 16:23 Jun 11 (1)
  • thanks! we're doing Minimus this summer for some fun Latin! nt - LatinaRepublicana 16:41 Jun 11 (0)

Getting Ready for the Fall-Question about TWTM and notebooks... - Jennifer Not in San Antonio 15:11 Jun 11 (9)

• We do one binder notebook per child, per school year, for all subjects. - Kristine out of lurking 21:28 Jun 11 (0)
• I keep one big notebook plus a history one..... - WTMindy 19:33 Jun 11 (0)
• We keep history, science, writing and novel studies in one large D-ring binder... - Greta Shadburn 19:14 Jun 11 (0)
• Yes! After a few years of resisting... (m) - Yvette 18:19 Jun 11 (0)
• We use notebooks (not binders) & lesson books from linked vendor... - Carmen & Co. 17:40 Jun 11 (1)
  • Carmen..... - Melissa B 22:54 Jun 11 (0)
• I do a combo of binders and spiral notebooks. We keep binders for history, science, art, and memory work. We do spiral notebooks for math, writing assignments, grammar, spelling, and literary analysis. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 15:53 Jun 11 (0)
• I'm as lazy as they come, and I have a very short attention span, so I needed an *easy* solution!! - LauraQ 15:52 Jun 11 (0)
• I create notebooks for each subject. - Trivium Academy 15:42 Jun 11 (0)

Cross-post. Can we gather a list of on-line libraries & related resources? w/ links if possible? - Paula H 14:52 Jun 11 (8)

• Hi Paula! Thanks for doing this! Here are a few ideas; edit as needed, or remove if not what you're looking for... - Lori D. 20:13 Jun 11 (2)
  • Thank you, Lori... - Paula H 22:31 Jun 11 (0)
  • PS, here's one that is a list of other websites offering (I think)... - Lori D. 20:18 Jun 11 (0)
• Where is this cross posted??? nt - Eleanor 18:37 Jun 11 (1)
  • On the high school board. nt - Paula H 22:27 Jun 11 (0)
• www.worldcatlibraries.org - Search for a book in libraries worldwide .. - yvonne in ca 16:01 Jun 11 (0)
• some sites... - Susan in SoCal 15:44 Jun 11 (1)
  • and another... - Susan in SoCal 15:46 Jun 11 (0)

VP NT/G/R: Enhanced CD vs. book for TM (m) - angela in ohio 14:30 Jun 11 (3)

• Couple things... - OhElizabeth 15:56 Jun 11 (2)
  • Hmm, I have a 2001 edition with about 300 pages (m) - angela in ohio 17:12 Jun 11 (1)
    • Yup, the group is a hopping place now. Gotta join the fun, read the archives, and get inspired! :) - OhElizabeth 17:18 Jun 11 (0)

Grammar - anyone wait until about 5th grade to do formal grammar? - Kari C in FL 14:09 Jun 11 (16)

• Yup. Waited with both. nt - Ellie 20:44 Jun 11 (0)
• This is the exact theory behind Analytical Grammar - and I can tell you it's working GREAT!!!... - Heather in VA 19:47 Jun 11 (0)
• Absolutely. They receive a little grammar, but, we wait for formal instruction until 5th or 6th grade. It really makes sense to them when they are fluent readers and writers.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 18:18 Jun 11 (0)
• We do grammar light all the way through - Laura in China 17:10 Jun 11 (5)
  • SAT's are not std's by which I teach. nt - MIch elle 18:25 Jun 11 (1)
    • I'm sure they aren't, but people do worry about them, so I mentioned the requirements (nt) - Laura in China 18:32 Jun 11 (0)
  • Laura, question about grammar/foreign language... - Trivium Academy 17:28 Jun 11 (2)
    • You need to know the parts of speech - everything else you can learn as you go along - Laura in China 18:25 Jun 11 (1)
      • Thank you for sharing Laura, it's definitely something to consider. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 18:30 Jun 11 (0)
• Yes and no....m - Pensguys 16:19 Jun 11 (1)
  • Oh, I forgot...we do Latin too (older ds) so he gets some repetition and a little bit of new stuff too. nt - Pensguys 16:20 Jun 11 (0)
• A couple of thoughts. (m) - FloridaLisa 16:02 Jun 11 (0)
• I think that you really need to understand grammar to learn most foreign languages. - Carol in Cal. 14:30 Jun 11 (1)
  • I have to disagree with that, based on my own experience and that of my sons (m) - Laura in China 18:36 Jun 11 (0)
• Yes, Yes, Yes! and I could tell a big difference between my 4th and 5th graders,(4th had a hard time understanding, 5th got it right away). So glad I waited nt - r 14:26 Jun 11 (0)
• That's what we're doing. Actually, we're waiting until 6th . . . - Momto5girls 14:19 Jun 11 (0)

I'm looking for a US History / patriotic curriculum.... - cindy p 13:50 Jun 11 (8)

• MFW Adventures... link inside... - Donna A. 22:18 Jun 11 (0)
• How about Portraits of American Girlhood... - OhElizabeth 15:59 Jun 11 (1)
  • I second this! Lots of fun!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 18:18 Jun 11 (0)
• Winter Promise American Story 1 and 2... - siloam 15:03 Jun 11 (1)
  • I second this, (sm) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 16:06 Jun 11 (0)
• KONOS volume 1 has lots of American history unit, very easy to teach in a co-op nt - r 14:27 Jun 11 (0)
• What ages/grades? (nt) - angela in ohio 13:54 Jun 11 (1)
  • Re: What ages/grades? (nt) - cindy p 14:12 Jun 11 (0)

All About Spelling Question - do you still teach phonics? - Jennifer in Ohio 13:41 Jun 11 (11)

• By the way, I did contact the author about using it just for phonics, - Jennifer in Ohio 16:04 Jun 11 (0)
• We use AAS for phonics as well. - Polly 14:54 Jun 11 (2)
  • Thanks for your help... I'm going to organize my thoughts on the spelling, - Jennifer in Ohio 16:06 Jun 11 (0)
  • I'm glad you said that 100 Easy Lessons won't work well, - Jennifer in Ohio 15:59 Jun 11 (0)
• Hijacking thread: Does anyone use AAS to teach reading? m - mamato3 14:20 Jun 11 (5)
  • I am using this to teach both reading and spelling to my 5 and 6 year olds. nt - Stephanie not in TX 19:03 Jun 11 (0)
  • I am trying it with my 5 yo.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:22 Jun 11 (3)
    • Funny you mention this... - Polly 17:26 Jun 11 (0)
    • But do you find that it's causing any problems with the phonograms, - Jennifer in Ohio 16:01 Jun 11 (1)
      • No problems so far, - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:07 Jun 11 (0)
• I just figure that AAS *is* phonics. That's all I do now. nt - Stephanie not in TX 13:48 Jun 11 (0)

What to focus on for 1st grade? SL core C or science?? - sandy redding 13:38 Jun 11 (4)

• Core C and science... - Donna T. 19:49 Jun 11 (0)
• WOW, thanks so much for that description of core c...... - sandy redding 18:35 Jun 11 (0)
• Core C includes the readers and reader schedule - LauraQ 16:06 Jun 11 (0)
• I think Core C would work fine.... - siloam 15:05 Jun 11 (0)

Planning forms - Stacey in NY 13:13 Jun 11 (3)

• The other uber-planning form site...http://highland.hitcho.com.au/Forms.htm and more inside - Trivium Academy 13:48 Jun 11 (1)
  • Re: The other uber-planning form site...http://highland.hitcho.com.au/Forms.htm and more inside - Stacey in NY 15:10 Jun 11 (0)
• The free (basic) version of Homeschool Tracker . . . link only - Carmen & CO. 13:36 Jun 11 (0)

Revised K/1st Curriculum List Please Critique! - EgoElfWife 13:12 Jun 11 (10)

• Way better! - LauraQ 16:13 Jun 11 (0)
• The only thing I would add is - Peek a Boo 16:02 Jun 11 (0)
• It looks better. I also like the revised PLL better than Voyages In English - Mama Owl 14:22 Jun 11 (0)
• If you really wanted to do something for History/Geography (m) - threelops 14:01 Jun 11 (0)
• Much better! - Trivium Academy 13:50 Jun 11 (0)
• I wrote a 2nd post under your 1st. But one more additional comment - momof7 13:33 Jun 11 (0)
• Calendar, holidays, etc. =kinder social studies - nrg 13:32 Jun 11 (0)
• Looks good. - Closeacademy 13:22 Jun 11 (0)
• Yup! Much better. :-) - Susie in CA 13:21 Jun 11 (0)
• History and Geo. are totally optional for K.... - akmommy 13:21 Jun 11 (0)

Not sure what to do for Modern - will SOTW4 be too hard? - RaineyJ 12:49 Jun 11 (10)

• You could take a year for Canadian History... (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 16:42 Jun 11 (0)
• Due to us following so many "bunny trails"... - Lori D. 15:35 Jun 11 (2)
  • Re: Due to us following so many "bunny trails"... - RaineyJ 20:49 Jun 11 (0)
  • ::sigh:: I *meant* we didn't do moderns until 6th/7th grades. (nt) - Lori D. 15:39 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Not sure what to do for Modern - will SOTW4 be too hard? - Linda G in NZ 13:48 Jun 11 (1)
  • Re: Not sure what to do for Modern - will SOTW4 be too hard? - RaineyJ 14:03 Jun 11 (0)
• SOTW 4 is packed with information. I found that stopping every few paragraphs to summarize for my kids was absolutely necessary. nt - kRenee 13:25 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Not sure what to do for Modern - will SOTW4 be too hard? - Julie in Austin 13:14 Jun 11 (1)
  • Part of what we loved about SOTW 4 was the global view :-) - Linda G in NZ 13:51 Jun 11 (0)
• I know someone who opted to do a geography study year, choosing to hold off SOTW IV. nt - Christy in CO 13:11 Jun 11 (0)

Small timelines - just me 12:38 Jun 11 (3)

• do you mean ones that are already filled out? Or blank ones? - Nicole M 14:18 Jun 11 (2)
  • Just something basic with pictures of Mayflower, etc. - just me 17:11 Jun 11 (1)
    • well, darn! There is one that I think would fit the bill but I can't find it! - Nicole M 19:51 Jun 11 (0)

Need a recommendation for a magazine (crossposting from the general board.) m - Ashley 12:35 Jun 11 (4)

• I think it depends on your kids' interests . . . - Luann in ID 22:58 Jun 11 (0)
• we keep adding one at a time as we possibly can... - Debra in CO 14:29 Jun 11 (0)
• we keep adding one at a time as we possibly can... - Debra in CO 14:16 Jun 11 (0)
• We get Calliope (world history--including some US) & Odyssey/science, and buy back issues of the rest at out PL. nm - Carmen & Co. 13:37 Jun 11 (0)

writing for 3rd grader? - Stacey in NY 12:31 Jun 11 (6)

• Imitation in Writing series (just pick one) my ds at 3rd gr... m - Vanna 20:49 Jun 11 (0)
• Bravewriter.com has great ideas for writing phobic kids. nt - Arch At Home 18:14 Jun 11 (0)
• What are you using for grammar? some writing help inside (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:56 Jun 11 (3)
  • Re: What are you using for grammar? some writing help inside (m) - Stacey in NY 15:30 Jun 11 (2)
    • Re: What are you using for grammar? some writing help inside (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:54 Jun 11 (0)
    • It is perfectly normal for some children, especially boys. - momof7 15:59 Jun 11 (0)

Would SWR work for a younger, eager reader? - Rocking Horse 12:10 Jun 11 (11)

• free game booklet & possibly activity sheets - Vanessa in GA 20:25 Jun 11 (1)
  • 2 more activity sheets - Vanessa in GA 23:16 Jun 11 (0)
• All About Spelling has letter tiles that go great with SWR nt - Dawn in TN 14:40 Jun 11 (1)
  • Thank you - Rocking Horse 15:41 Jun 11 (0)
• I just started this with my 4 yo - Quiver0f10 13:59 Jun 11 (1)
  • Link to previous discusion - Quiver0f10 14:11 Jun 11 (0)
• Some ideas on using it with a non-writer - Closeacademy 12:58 Jun 11 (1)
  • More... - Rocking Horse 13:04 Jun 11 (0)
• Well, you could just get the phonogram cards.... - Johanna 12:25 Jun 11 (2)
  • Thanks, she is already - Rocking Horse 13:00 Jun 11 (1)
    • wow, seems like she is well on her way...i say just get lots of Bob books and let her take off! nt - Johanna 17:31 Jun 11 (0)

Is there a science series along the lines of the Prentice Hall Science Explorer series (mentioned down a way) for elementary age students (4th grade)? (m) - Melora in NC 12:07 Jun 11 (10)

• my youngest has enjoyed Scott Foresman Science and she never liked science before ... - AngieW in Texas 21:30 Jun 11 (0)
• I picked up some books at a Library sale, and think they might fit what many here are looking for... - LauraQ 16:31 Jun 11 (0)
• This is the $64,000 question around here, I think..... - Nicole M 15:32 Jun 11 (6)
  • What about Harcourt? I looked at my friend's book and it looks really good. nt - Pensguys 16:40 Jun 11 (1)
    • Oops! That's what I get for not reading your post! nt - Pensguys 16:42 Jun 11 (0)
  • I just wanted to add one thing.... - Nicole M 15:33 Jun 11 (3)
    • Thank you. I wish I could see a sample. Ds is precious, but not precocious. (nt) - Melora in NC 18:12 Jun 11 (2)
      • My precious, not precosious 4th grader really likes the series. . . - Carmen & Co. 19:07 Jun 11 (0)
      • do you live near a Goodwill store? (sm) - Nicole M 18:27 Jun 11 (0)
• my 4th & 5th graders will use PH Science Explorer in the fall. nm - Carmen & Co. 13:39 Jun 11 (0)

All of this talk about TOG makes me curious. How many of you have switched from SL to TOG? (sm) - Stephanie in FL 12:01 Jun 11 (10)

• I've used some of both. We will be finishing up Core 4...sm - Zee 15:07 Jun 11 (0)
• I did - Shari 12:18 Jun 11 (0)
• We did SL Prek, part of K, then to TOG1, to SOTW, to eclectic, now back to TOG and I plan on staying .nt - Pensguys 12:15 Jun 11 (5)
  • is TOG something i can use in a co-op? i only have 4 students... i don't know what to do! mor - LatinaRepublicana 12:20 Jun 11 (4)
    • I can answer this! (sm) - Stephanie in FL 12:34 Jun 11 (1)
      • THANK YOU! this sounds fantastic! i will now look into TOG whole-heartedly... nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:39 Jun 11 (0)
    • I believe there are some that do it that way, but I'm not one to answer this for you. nt - Pensguys 12:23 Jun 11 (1)
      • thank you for responding... nt - LatinaRepublicana 12:40 Jun 11 (0)
• TOG Year 1 to SL Core K and 1, to MFW Adv. and back to TOG and hopefully staying!! nt - Fay up North 12:02 Jun 11 (0)
• That should say "used" TOG in the past.... nt - Stephanie in FL 12:01 Jun 11 (0)

Knowledge Quest or Uncle Josh? - Heather in MI 11:55 Jun 11 (3)

• KQ maps do have activities. nt - Colleen in NS 17:06 Jun 11 (0)
• I don't know about Knowledge Quest, but... - Sandy 14:28 Jun 11 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Heather in MI 15:46 Jun 11 (0)

Please Review Curriculum! - EgoElfWife 10:55 Jun 11 (21)

• Re: Please Review Curriculum! - Linda 15:17 Jun 11 (1)
  • forgot math - Linda 15:19 Jun 11 (0)
• Here is what I'd do of those.. - Mama Owl 13:24 Jun 11 (0)
• Looks like a lot - Closeacademy 13:15 Jun 11 (0)
• I would drop - Susie in CA 13:13 Jun 11 (0)
• Instead of following up with more comments about what is too much for K/1st, I thought I'd - momof7 13:13 Jun 11 (0)
• I'd hold off on Prima Latina - Stephanie Z 12:15 Jun 11 (0)
• Sounds like a lot. Here's some specifics on your choices. - LauraQ 11:34 Jun 11 (1)
  • Sorry I forgot to add in the Science and Geography - EgoElfWife 12:04 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Please Review Curriculum! - Trivium Academy 11:26 Jun 11 (2)
  • Oops, Spelling Workout A should be reserved too until after a good portion of phonics is done. - Trivium Academy 11:29 Jun 11 (1)
    • Sorry about all the posts, this might help you though. - Trivium Academy 11:35 Jun 11 (0)
• You don't need... - OhElizabeth 11:23 Jun 11 (1)
  • Since OhElizabeth mentioned art ..... - Rhondabee 11:43 Jun 11 (0)
• It looks like a lot to me for 1st grade, but then my list is a lot more basic. - momof7 11:11 Jun 11 (6)
  • Re: It looks like a lot to me for 1st grade, but then my list is a lot more basic. - EgoElfWife 11:16 Jun 11 (5)
    • Ah. well then... - LauraQ 11:42 Jun 11 (3)
      • LauraQ: Two Questions (M) - threelops 12:41 Jun 11 (0)
      • this is for one child over two years - EgoElfWife 12:08 Jun 11 (0)
      • First Language Lessons is a book that contains both level 1 and 2. Just FYI, : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:45 Jun 11 (0)
    • If I could jump in and say... - OhElizabeth 11:28 Jun 11 (0)

Thinking a few years into the future for history and need info on VP Omnibus III. - MeganP 10:49 Jun 11 (0)

please tell me how Tapesty of Grace works... need a history curriculum for 1800-1860 ish... thanks much... nt - LatinaRepublicana 10:37 Jun 11 (14)

• TOG sets a pace, and gives you choices.... - siloam 13:54 Jun 11 (3)
  • Hi Heather! How are you liking your TOG so far? How's the planning coming? nt - MamaPapa 15:06 Jun 11 (2)
    • Pretty good! - siloam 16:28 Jun 11 (1)
      • Have you added in any TQ books or did you end up not needing to do so? nt - MamaPapa 17:01 Jun 11 (0)
• Best thing you can do is download the 3 week sample. m - Trivium Academy 10:53 Jun 11 (9)
  • thank you... what i want to know is, is it a curriculum, or an outline where i then have to go find all the books? more - LatinaRepublicana 11:33 Jun 11 (8)
    • Outline, I assuming you mean curriculum as in they send books like Sonlight does. You can - Trivium Academy 11:39 Jun 11 (7)
      • Hey, Jessica, don't forget to give us a full report of what you think of TOG after you check yours out thoroughly! (more) - MamaPapa 15:12 Jun 11 (6)
        • Of course! It should be here Thursday, I just received notice from UPS. Yay!! nt - Trivium Academy 15:45 Jun 11 (5)
          • Oh, so exciting! I can't wait to hear all about it! nt - siloam 16:29 Jun 11 (2)
            • yes--please share! nt - LatinaRepublicana 16:43 Jun 11 (1)
              • I have a feeling my head is going to spin for a while but once it's on straight, I'll share gladly! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:19 Jun 11 (0)
          • Yippee for you! I'm getting my vicarious TOG fix this year through you and Heather and others until I can start it! nt - MamaPapa 16:16 Jun 11 (1)
            • Funny! But I know exactly what you mean. :D nt - siloam 16:30 Jun 11 (0)

Do I have to change Math programs ... AGAIN? - shari 10:26 Jun 11 (3)

• Please don't... - Dayle in Guatemala 18:51 Jun 11 (0)
• Shari, I feel your pain too (m) - Vanna 10:55 Jun 11 (0)
• Maybe it's not math but his testing skills? - Trivium Academy 10:33 Jun 11 (0)

Heads up BookMoochers! Get some curriculum free... - Trivium Academy 10:21 Jun 11 (0)

math for auditory learners - Nadeen Gibson 10:16 Jun 11 (3)

• My ds 6th in the fall, is an auditory learner and we have been using Math U See until this year . He just began Teaching Textbooks 7 and loves it! It is worth every penny. I know they now have a 6th grade course and soon 5th. nt - r 14:33 Jun 11 (0)
• My younger ds is very much an auditory learner and we love RightStart...it hits all the types of learners. nt - Pensguys 12:20 Jun 11 (0)
• I haven't even opened the boxes yet, but how about Shiller Math Kit 2 (m and link) - Vanna 11:00 Jun 11 (0)

Help me decide on a plan: 8th grade options - Mama Owl 10:11 Jun 11 (10)

• my oldest just finished 8th grade - AngieW in Texas 21:35 Jun 11 (0)
• My final plan...time to shop! - mama owl 14:28 Jun 11 (0)
• If we're voting...Trisms... - Linda in NM 10:57 Jun 11 (1)
  • I presented the options to my son...he decided that Trisms would be less borring - mama Owl 13:10 Jun 11 (0)
• Well, if we're voting (lol)... - Lori D. 10:18 Jun 11 (5)
  • Lori D - Mama Owl 10:33 Jun 11 (3)
    • New to Hewitt this year (only used LL7 & LL8) but very happy with both. Alas, can't help on Hewitt's "My First Reports"? (nt) - Lori D. 11:23 Jun 11 (2)
      • as posted above...my son prefers to do trisms so he can avoid textbooks - mama Owl 13:14 Jun 11 (1)
        • Just so you know, LL is *not* a textbook, but reading various literary selections... - Lori D. 15:48 Jun 11 (0)
  • litErature -- sheesh! I *can* spell -- obviously just can't use a spellcheck! (lol) (nt) - Lori D. 10:20 Jun 11 (0)

Lively Latin vs. Latin Prep - Lostinabook 10:06 Jun 11 (17)

• I recommend Prima Latina before Minimus. - Cindyg 19:46 Jun 11 (0)
• I'll take a stab at it... - Susan in SoCal 11:46 Jun 11 (5)
  • Susan, is it just the noun order that is different or is it also the verbs? nt - Cindyg 19:49 Jun 11 (1)
    • I'm sure it's probably just nouns/adjectives. I don't know how you would conjugate verbs differently. nt - Susan in SoCal 21:28 Jun 11 (0)
  • Thank you /m - Lostinabook 13:27 Jun 11 (2)
    • Latin Prep is designed for 5th grade, although some use it in 4th - Laura in China 16:59 Jun 11 (1)
      • Thank you Laura. I'll wait on Latin Prep. nt - Lostinabook 18:02 Jun 11 (0)
• LBO? What is that? NT - Tammy 10:26 Jun 11 (5)
  • Latin Book One nt - Lostinabook 10:28 Jun 11 (4)
    • Oh.....I compared Latin Prep and LL.... - Tammy 10:30 Jun 11 (3)
      • How old is your child? /m - Lostinabook 11:10 Jun 11 (2)
        • I will be using it with 3 kids 10, 12, 14 NT - Tammy 11:13 Jun 11 (1)
          • Thank you! nt - Lostinabook 11:17 Jun 11 (0)
• I have two of them.... - Jenny (also in Atl) 10:21 Jun 11 (3)
  • So then... - Lostinabook 10:28 Jun 11 (2)
    • Not sure... - Jenny (also in Atl) 11:40 Jun 11 (1)
      • Ok, thanks :-) nt - Lostinabook 11:46 Jun 11 (0)

What age would you recommend Trail Guide to U.S.? (M) - one_l_michele 9:34 Jun 11 (4)

• We are going to be using this next year in 8th to Supplement our history studies...nt - Busy Bee 18:07 Jun 11 (0)
• The book actually has 3 levels of questions - (m) - Coffee Bean 10:16 Jun 11 (0)
• Pre-K?? I used it last year w/both my dds, (gr. 5 & 9). I continue to use it (m) - LisaNY 10:04 Jun 11 (0)
• I just picked this up at our state convention (m) - April in VA 9:44 Jun 11 (0)

Any feedback on Our Nation Under God by Michael McHugh for 2nd? nt - one_l_michele 9:34 Jun 11 (0)

Megawords - Dee 9:25 Jun 11 (17)

• my youngest dd's tutor loves Megawords ... - AngieW in Texas 21:42 Jun 11 (0)
• Megawords is a great supplement to my struggling spellers curriculum. sm - Zee 15:19 Jun 11 (3)
  • Zee, how much time are you spending on spelling with SWR and Megawords? nt - Magic Wand 16:42 Jun 11 (2)
    • I spent about 20 min. a day- 5x a week. I have streamlined SWR...sm - Zee 19:34 Jun 11 (1)
      • Wow, that seems very reasonable. I've streamlined too, but - Magic Wand 20:18 Jun 11 (0)
• Personally I cant recommend Megawords for a spelling program! - Mama Owl 10:20 Jun 11 (3)
  • Wanted to add: We did try it..my son was in tears... - mama owl 10:30 Jun 11 (2)
    • Yes, we didn't start Megawords until 6th with our struggling speller... - Lori D. 11:25 Jun 11 (1)
      • He likes Sequential Spelling but now feels that he spells well enough - mama Owl 13:17 Jun 11 (0)
• Definitely start with Book 1. It lays a good foundation for the rest... - Lori D. 9:35 Jun 11 (7)
  • Sorry... I goofed... He finished book 1 & part of book 2 in *6th* grade... - Lori D. 11:27 Jun 11 (0)
  • Lori D... - Magic Wand 9:50 Jun 11 (4)
    • I don't think I ever told you... - Lori D. 11:19 Jun 11 (3)
      • Whew...I'm tired just reading that (grin)...you're amazing and - Magic Wand 13:18 Jun 11 (2)
        • Yep. Page a day of Megawords (takes maybe 10 minutes), and easily whatever you choose for Spelling is not too much. Good luck! (nt) - Lori D. 15:52 Jun 11 (1)
          • Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 21:26 Jun 11 (0)
  • Thank you so much!!! - Dee 9:37 Jun 11 (0)

Do I have to do CW Poetry or can we just go from Aesop to Homer? - Quiver0f10 9:12 Jun 11 (2)

• We just finished Homer A and are now doing Poetry for Beginners (m) - LisaNY 10:30 Jun 11 (1)
  • LOL, thanks for the input. Maybe we will do homer in the fall and poetry next spring nt - Quiver0f10 14:05 Jun 11 (0)

Questions for Ria about MWS.. - Teresa in MO 9:08 Jun 11 (1)

• It depends how you want to use the program (m) - Ria 10:07 Jun 11 (0)

Cross-post from general board... Has anyone ever homeschooled while living 6 months on one continent and 6 months on another? - MeganP 8:54 Jun 11 (4)

• We commute between China and Hong Kong, although our stays in each place are shorter - Laura in China 17:32 Jun 11 (0)
• Personally, I see ACE as a last resort... - aubrey 13:07 Jun 11 (1)
  • Last resort... that's exactly how I feel about it. - MeganP 14:46 Jun 11 (0)
• I think your idea is great to split science/history like that. Have fun! nt - Lana in TX 9:08 Jun 11 (0)

Math Frustration - Shelly in MD 8:48 Jun 11 (4)

• Maybe add some fun math "application"... - mom2abcd 11:24 Jun 11 (0)
• Middle-school girls. (m) - FloridaLisa 9:55 Jun 11 (0)
• I feel your pain and have had a similar experience (m) - Vanna 9:13 Jun 11 (0)
• It sounds like... - Magic Wand 9:10 Jun 11 (0)

I need some help with curriculum for a K/1st grader. Please help! - EgoElfWife 8:28 Jun 11 (11)

• I have 4 kids this is what I have learned... - Sandy 14:36 Jun 11 (0)
• Well, the 3 R's are important, but... (more) - Dawne 12:57 Jun 11 (0)
• We used Hands on Homeschooling K this year for our content (sm) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 11:27 Jun 11 (0)
• Your kids are about the same as mine. Here is what we do. - Liz in NC 10:49 Jun 11 (1)
  • Oops! Forgot to add link to my blog! - Liz in NC 10:53 Jun 11 (0)
• For K we just did phonics, math and writing. I told my dd she had to tell me if she got bored... - Marsha SC 10:31 Jun 11 (0)
• With the ages of your littles, I would keep it very simple for the 1st grader. sm - Lana in TX 9:00 Jun 11 (2)
  • Sorry, forgot to mention... - EgoElfWife 9:32 Jun 11 (1)
    • As long as you've got the 3 Rs covered, you'll be fine. (m) - threelops 10:48 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: I need some help with curriculum for a K/1st grader. Please help! - Karin 8:56 Jun 11 (1)
  • Oops -- I put my kids to bed, not to be! nt - Karin 8:57 Jun 11 (0)

sonlight new grammar ace - Kathleen Stanley 8:27 Jun 11 (1)

• Re: sonlight new grammar ace - Bee 16:00 Jun 11 (0)

Trying again-looking for references from people who have actually ordered from Horrible Books before. - Ida 8:17 Jun 11 (11)

• Try addressing Laura in China directly. She's the one who told us about him. - mom2abcd 21:19 Jun 11 (0)
• In my view, he ought to know better than to suggest that you put CC information into an email. That's pretty basic net security stuff. .nt - Carol in Cal 15:06 Jun 11 (3)
  • You know, that's exactly what made me think to ask for feedback.nt. - Ida 16:14 Jun 11 (2)
    • I just reread the e-mail-just said he needed that info if I wanted to use cc. - Ida 16:18 Jun 11 (1)
      • According to his website, you can order over the phone. - momof7 16:41 Jun 11 (0)
• I just e-mailed him and asked if he'd take PayPal. I'll let you know what he says. nt - Cindyg 12:34 Jun 11 (3)
  • That'd be great! Why didn't I think to ask? Thanks. nt. - Ida 14:30 Jun 11 (2)
    • Ray said he'd take PayPay, but he'd prefer a check because... - Cindyg 18:58 Jun 11 (1)
      • Paypal only takes a cut if you're using an account that takes credit cards. - mom2abcd 21:18 Jun 11 (0)
• I know nothing about Ray but other options might be using a Visa gift card or a money order?? Aren't those protected to some degree? nt - Daisy 8:29 Jun 11 (1)
  • The issue really isn't about trying to find another way to pay. I'm really just trying to get feedback about this particular vendor. Thanks though. nt. - Ida 10:01 Jun 11 (0)

Susan in SoCal... - Socal Sandra 8:02 Jun 11 (1)

• thoughts.... - Susan in SoCal 9:33 Jun 11 (0)

Trying to decide between My World Science... - Teresa in MO 7:41 Jun 11 (3)

• I am using MWS right now, the blue one with Astronomy, Oceans, and Weather. sm - Lana in TX 8:33 Jun 11 (2)
  • I want to add that I was choosing between the same two curricula that you are... - Lana in TX 9:07 Jun 11 (1)
    • Thanks, I have decided to go with My World Science. nt - Teresa in MO 9:09 Jun 11 (0)

Which is a more complete LA program for a 1st grader? - sandy redding 7:26 Jun 11 (6)

• I've done the SL LA 1 and then moved to R&S which I totally LOVE (m) - SM 20:40 Jun 11 (0)
• If you think about the skills you want... - OhElizabeth 11:36 Jun 11 (1)
  • yes, GWG now has a 1st-2nd grade book.I own it and it looks good...m - sandy redding 12:35 Jun 11 (0)
• My opinion - CarlaNY 7:40 Jun 11 (2)
  • yes, i would not be using SL for a reading program....m - sandy redding 10:06 Jun 11 (1)
    • Since Sonlight has a new LA program (m) - Kisa in CA 11:17 Jun 11 (0)

Just putting in my "plug" for CW - Poetry for Beginners - LisaNY 7:16 Jun 11 (3)

• I have a question - Fay up North 7:44 Jun 11 (2)
  • We did Poetry A before Homer... - Mary in Ga 8:21 Jun 11 (1)
    • Great, I think I will go ahead and do poetry, Thanks!!!!nt - Fay up North 11:01 Jun 11 (0)

Anyone use VP NTGR? Favorite resources? nt - Staci in WA 6:56 Jun 11 (3)

• Thank you for the help! nt - Staci in WA 21:21 Jun 11 (0)
• Here are some of our faves . . . - wendy m 8:45 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Anyone use VP NTGR? Favorite resources? nt - Suzy 7:58 Jun 11 (0)

Writer's Inc. and Writer's Express handbooks---questions for users... - Robin in DFW 6:50 Jun 11 (2)

• What I've done... - Ria 7:05 Jun 11 (1)
  • Thanks. nt. - Robin in DFW 7:41 Jun 11 (0)

Geometry input - Suzy 6:19 Jun 11 (11)

• no direct experience with Geometry yet, but - Hoggirl 7:19 Jun 11 (5)
  • Hoggirl... - Magic Wand 8:50 Jun 11 (2)
    • Too funny! I saw you had posted above and was wondering what you decided to do (m) - Hoggirl 10:52 Jun 11 (1)
      • Yep... - Magic Wand 13:21 Jun 11 (0)
  • Re: no direct experience with Geometry yet, but - Suzy 7:31 Jun 11 (1)
    • techno-idiot here! LOL! I don't think I'm smart enough to link it but I can type it in! (inside) - Hoggirl 10:53 Jun 11 (0)
• I asked Dr. Callahan about using the 2nd edition of the Geometry book. Reply inside . . . - Jackie in AR 7:02 Jun 11 (0)
• The 2nd ed of Jacobs is very proof heavy. - momof7 6:32 Jun 11 (3)
  • Re: The 2nd ed of Jacobs is very proof heavy. - Suzy 7:42 Jun 11 (2)
    • The only way to know if he can handle it is to try - Maverick 9:13 Jun 11 (0)
    • If he is doing that well, than I would give it a try. - momof7 8:00 Jun 11 (0)

Anyone on this board a member of the Yahoo Minimus group? I haven't been getting their emails lately and need the group' link. TIA nt - Kimandtheboys 6:17 Jun 11 (3)

• Is this it? Looks like membership is small and it hasn't been very active. (link only) - Claire 6:45 Jun 11 (0)
• not sure about the direct link, but you should be able to sign in at yahoo, click on "groups" and it will bring up all the groups you are on so you can check your settings. Good luck! nt - Peek a Boo 6:43 Jun 11 (1)
  • Yes, that worked by me logging in. Thank you! nt - Kimandtheboys 17:44 Jun 11 (0)

GVA (or other CC users) - April in VA 6:08 Jun 11 (1)

• Probably... - GVA 8:15 Jun 11 (0)

Latin for Children: Is this fairly teacher friendly? TIA (nt) - threelops 5:41 Jun 11 (7)

• Thanks, guys :o) (m) - threelops 13:44 Jun 11 (0)
• Yes, what grade would you start? (m) - Kris 10:35 Jun 11 (0)
• I you don't know Latin already, there is a learning curve, but I think that's true of any Latin program.(sm) - Ida 8:03 Jun 11 (0)
• Definately nt - Heather in VA 7:12 Jun 11 (0)
• I agree, it is teacher friendly but I also think it is a bit ambitious for early grades nt - HollyDAy 6:54 Jun 11 (0)
• Yup. Definitely. nt - Susan in SoCal 6:53 Jun 11 (0)
• Yep....I would say so! NT - Tammy 5:54 Jun 11 (0)

Calvert vs. BJU - Martha in GA 5:35 Jun 11 (5)

• BJU - Vanessa in GA 21:39 Jun 11 (0)
• Re: Calvert vs. BJU - trackmom 7:50 Jun 11 (3)
  • Re: Calvert vs. BJU - Martha in GA 8:33 Jun 11 (2)
    • Are BJUP videos boring? - Cindyg 20:07 Jun 11 (0)
    • Quick answer.... - Rebecca in VA 9:13 Jun 11 (0)

reply from Galore re: Greek. It is Attic - kalanamak 5:32 Jun 11 (2)

• Here is the email I received today from Galore Park...m - Patricia in ATL 20:19 Jun 11 (0)
• The 'Prep' stage of private education in the UK - Laura in China 7:36 Jun 11 (0)

Good to hear all is well! - Classic Mom 5:12 Jun 11 (1)

• Ooops this is for Laura in China- I don't know how it ended up as its own message - Classic Mom 5:13 Jun 11 (0)

Environmental Science for 5th/6th graders.... ideas needed - Chris in PA 4:48 Jun 11 (2)

• Oak Meadow has fifth grade Environmental Science.... - Melissa B 6:59 Jun 11 (0)
• PH Science Explorer has an environmental science text (m) - Jenny (also in Atl) 6:14 Jun 11 (0)

To those kind people who asked after my son - Laura in China 23:43 Jun 10 (12)

• Glad he's doing well!! (nt) - erica 12:43 Jun 11 (0)
• Glad you're so close to Hong Kong--lots of good facilities there, from what I've heard. nt - Karin 8:59 Jun 11 (1)
  • And he'll be fine--he's young, bones mend, they don't hurt much after the first few days from what I've seen! nt - Karin 9:00 Jun 11 (0)
• Glad to hear you will be heading home! - Kay in Cal 6:52 Jun 11 (3)
  • How has the pain been? - Laura in China 7:27 Jun 11 (2)
    • Hard to say... my ds seems to feel no pain... - Kay in Cal 7:58 Jun 11 (1)
      • Thanks, Kay. We'll try to be patient (nt) - Laura in China 8:12 Jun 11 (0)
• Glad to hear he's doing better!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:34 Jun 11 (0)
• Thank goodness all is well. Good luck for the next few days! nt - momof7 6:33 Jun 11 (0)
• Praise the Lord he is doing well....the poor guy! *ouch* (nt) - Dawne 6:19 Jun 11 (0)
• WOW! I just searched the board for your OP, and - Carmen & C0 5:37 Jun 11 (0)
• thank you for the update, glad to hear all went well. nt - six meadows 3:35 Jun 11 (0)

I am considering a do-it-yourself writing "curriculum." Thoughts, anyone? more ... - tonya in sc 23:25 Jun 10 (6)

• Two great books with fun writing ideas that complement "If You're Trying to Teach Kids How to Write"... - Lori D. 8:14 Jun 11 (0)
• The 6+1 Trait Writing books are good, plus random ideas (m) - angela in ohio 7:57 Jun 11 (1)
  • Thanks for posting this. I'm going to look into it as one more thing to add to my writing arsenal. nt. - Ida 8:09 Jun 11 (0)
• Put Your Heart on Paper and Families Writing are 2 great books - MIch elle 5:13 Jun 11 (0)
• Check out the BraveWriter website... - Arenee 4:06 Jun 11 (1)
  • I agree. Sounds just like Bravewriter (more) - Barbra 6:43 Jun 11 (0)

Truth Quest history curriculum... any opinions on this? please share... i'm looking at American History 1800-1865... nt - LatinaRepublicana 21:26 Jun 10 (5)

• We love TQ - Kris 10:38 Jun 11 (1)
  • thank you... it seems like a good resource... nt - LatinaRepublicana 16:44 Jun 11 (0)
• Agreeing with Dayle..... - siloam 10:26 Jun 11 (0)
• Well, we are using Renaissance/Reformation and... - Dayle in Guatemala 6:04 Jun 11 (1)
  • thank you for you input... this is exactly the kind of stuff i need to know... nt - LatinaRepublicana 10:27 Jun 11 (0)

Latin Curriculum for a Fourth Grader? - Dixie 20:57 Jun 10 (13)

• Thank you all for your replies. nt. - Dixie 9:31 Jun 11 (0)
• I just bought Getting Started with Latin and will be using it this coming year... - Catherine 4:50 Jun 11 (3)
  • I think so-slowly maybe? (m) - Catherine 19:36 Jun 11 (1)
    • Thank You. I think we will give it a try. nt. - Dixie 19:57 Jun 11 (0)
  • Does this look like something a fourth grader can do without any previous Latin background? - Dixie 8:46 Jun 11 (0)
• We really like LFC as well. As far as really knowing the "why's", though...(m) - buddhabelly 21:25 Jun 10 (1)
  • I am really liking LfC as well. nt - Christina in OR 7:39 Jun 11 (0)
• I highly recommend Latin Prep by Galore Park...m - Patricia in ATL 21:21 Jun 10 (4)
  • Re: About Latin Prep by Galore Park...m - cm 6:15 Jun 11 (2)
    • Latin Prep and SYRWTLL do not really feed into each other - Laura in China 7:51 Jun 11 (1)
      • Re: many thanks for the clarification! (nm) - cm 8:56 Jun 11 (0)
  • We are also very happy with Latin Prep - Laura in China 0:00 Jun 11 (0)
• We really like Latin for Children. Using it for dss 7 & 13. link only inside. - BirkenstockMom 21:18 Jun 10 (0)

Does anyone know how well VideoText Algebra covers Pre-Algebra? I've heard it's covered in Module A - just wondering how well? nt - Christy in CO 20:42 Jun 10 (1)

• My friend is using is with her 6th grader, well, 7th now... - Magic Wand 8:55 Jun 11 (0)

El Espanol Facil...has anyone used this that could offer an opinion... - Bilby 20:08 Jun 10 (1)

• I think OhElizabeth has, maybe she'll respond. nt - Trivium Academy 10:09 Jun 11 (0)

Lial's Basic College Math---where can I find it? ISBN # which - Terri 20:00 Jun 10 (2)

• I found both used on Amazon cheap... - Jenny (also in Atl) 20:13 Jun 10 (1)
  • THANK YOU SO MUCH - TERRI 20:18 Jun 10 (0)

OOPS sorry about the repeats - Terri 19:59 Jun 10 (0)

Has anyone put together an 8th grade yearbook if so please share - Terri 19:55 Jun 10 (2)

• I use Quark to design it and go to a local printer to get it printed... - karenciavo 20:18 Jun 10 (1)
  • Re: I use Quark to design it and go to a local printer to get it printed... - Terri 20:19 Jun 10 (0)

Has anyone put together an 8th grade yearbook if so please share - Terri 19:55 Jun 10 (0)

Has anyone put together an 8th grade yearbook if so please share - Terri 19:54 Jun 10 (0)

Teaching the Classics -vs- DITHOR (LONG confusing questions:), read at your own risk) - Carrie 18:56 Jun 10 (5)

• TtC is one of my favorites, but I don't use it "formally." - Kristine out of lurking 20:14 Jun 10 (2)
  • Thanks Kristine....m - Carrie 11:32 Jun 11 (0)
  • Is that you, Kristine? we'll be in Co. Springs the last week of June for hockey camp...nt - Linda in NM 11:13 Jun 11 (0)
• When I used DITHOR... - Dayle in Guatemala 19:36 Jun 10 (1)
  • Thanks Dayle...m - Carrie 11:39 Jun 11 (0)

picking up on the latin discussion below - Matin Latin or Latin Primer? - HollyDay 18:40 Jun 10 (3)

• Re: picking up on the latin discussion below - Matin Latin or Latin Primer? - Anne Marie 20:06 Jun 10 (1)
  • Well said. nt - DawnUK 2:34 Jun 11 (0)
• I would be very frustrated by Latin Primer's lack of explanation and translation... - abbeyej 19:56 Jun 10 (0)

Another 1st grade sci question - BJU Sci 1 or make my own using Kingfisher/Usborne - Laurie in VA (who doesn't think her science plans will take nearly as long to finalize as history did!) 18:23 Jun 10 (9)

• Save your money --- BJU 1 wouldn't be worth the cost... - Tami 6:02 Jun 11 (0)
• Here's our life science lesson plans - Trivium Academy 19:03 Jun 10 (2)
  • LOL - I was on your blog about 10 minutes ago! I wanted to see how you did it and am creating my own - methinks I am going to like this! It could become addictive, LOL! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:24 Jun 10 (1)
    • The real problem is never being satisified completely with someone else's program! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:26 Jun 10 (0)
• At that age, I just read lots of books, study nature and do some hands-on science - Dawn K 18:49 Jun 10 (0)
• if you like the Usborne books - have you looked at Noeo science? nt - HollyDay 18:38 Jun 10 (1)
  • or Living Learning Books? nt - RA 18:56 Jun 10 (0)
• I was saying I like the3rd grade BJU. The 1st and 2nd are indeed... - OhElizabeth 18:29 Jun 10 (1)
  • Awesome - our library has 67 Let's Read...titles! TY for the suggestion! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:35 Jun 10 (0)

Rainbow science 7th grade - Di3kids 18:01 Jun 10 (0)

Rainbow science 7th grade - Di3kids 17:49 Jun 10 (5)

• I taught this several years ago in co-op (m) - CynthiaOK 5:28 Jun 11 (1)
  • Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to doing it with my 6th-8th graders :D <nt> - Pamela 6:57 Jun 11 (0)
• We used it this year - Annie G 18:09 Jun 10 (2)
  • Annie, How did you like Spectrum? Is it math-heavy? Thanks for any input! nt. - bbunch 6:26 Jun 11 (1)
    • It was just right for my non- sciency dd - Annie G 9:37 Jun 11 (0)

Latin poll of sorts.....Latina Christina or Latin Primer and why - Holly IN 17:35 Jun 10 (1)

• IGNORE! I forgot to hit refresh......sorry...nt - Holly IN 17:35 Jun 10 (0)

X-post: Wanting to teach dd 5 the Westminster catechism... - Dawn E 17:27 Jun 10 (15)

• A few thoughts . . . - Luann in ID 23:15 Jun 10 (1)
  • Link to the book I mentioned . . . - Luann in ID 23:17 Jun 10 (0)
• One more resource (m) - angela in ohio 20:48 Jun 10 (0)
• Thank you all for taking the time to be so helpful! I am really looking forward to checking all these resources out. nt - Dawn E 20:19 Jun 10 (0)
• if you are interested in the music angle........link enclosed nt - Kayleen Todd 19:16 Jun 10 (4)
  • Also, Judy Rogers has an excellent bunch of CDs,........m - DianeJM 19:44 Jun 10 (3)
    • We *love* her cd's! Definitely worth it! - Heather in WI 5:16 Jun 11 (2)
      • P.S... - Heather in WI 5:19 Jun 11 (1)
        • Finally... - Heather in WI 5:27 Jun 11 (0)
• More resources you might want to know about...........m - DianeJM 19:01 Jun 10 (0)
• ditto!! nt. - Vikki in VA 17:35 Jun 10 (0)
• Oh, I know this one! The book Training Hearts, Teaching Minds is perfect! nt - Trivium Academy 17:32 Jun 10 (3)
  • You can have my copy, just email me. - Trivium Academy 17:45 Jun 10 (1)
    • You've got mail! :) nt - Dawn E 17:50 Jun 10 (0)
  • We have this, it's really nice nt - Quiver0f10 17:36 Jun 10 (0)

Has any used Real Science 4 Kids Lvl 2 Chemistry? If so what do you think about it? nt. - Vikki in VA 16:55 Jun 10 (1)

• I have seen it, although I have not used it yet. - Carol in Cal. 12:14 Jun 11 (0)

How do you decide how to "list" your children grade wise? (M) - one_l_michele 16:23 Jun 10 (24)

• Consider age more heavily than level, but do add level in <SM> - Pamela 7:15 Jun 11 (0)
• I go by age too. m - profmom 5:18 Jun 11 (0)
• I call them whatever they'd be in public school because.... - Donna A. 20:59 Jun 10 (0)
• "Grades" not legally required in PA, only age - all of mine are "ungraded" (nt) - maryalice 20:36 Jun 10 (0)
• I just do it by age. My 6-yo did all 2nd-grade work, but we called her a 1st grader just like her age-mates. nt - dangermom 19:43 Jun 10 (0)
• Always by age...m - Tap, tap, tap 19:35 Jun 10 (0)
• By age. - Reya 18:59 Jun 10 (0)
• You do have a choice of Kind/1st with that birthday - CarlaNY 18:21 Jun 10 (0)
• Whichever grade you want (m) - Christina in Space Coast 18:11 Jun 10 (0)
• I list my oldest and youngest by age. My middle misses the cutoff by just 27 days and I list her as the next higher grade. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:54 Jun 10 (1)
  • I used to list my middle by age, but started listing her one year ahead when she was 10yo. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:55 Jun 10 (0)
• For the state I list by the grade she will be in. For her, I tell her she is homeschooled and is in whatever grade she wants to be in. - Karen in CO 17:54 Jun 10 (1)
  • I wasn't clear on that. I use the district cut-off dates for the grade level assignments <nt> - Karen in CO 17:55 Jun 10 (0)
• I'd call him a kindergartner too - Debra in CO 17:41 Jun 10 (0)
• Chronological age only. nt - Ria 17:39 Jun 10 (0)
• While grade levels may not meaning anything to us as moms, they definitely do to kids........m - momof7 17:37 Jun 10 (3)
  • I don't think you can generalize that -- my 17 year old - Dawn K 18:52 Jun 10 (1)
    • He must be an exceptional young man then. All the teenage boys around here are talking about going off to college - momof7 5:15 Jun 11 (0)
  • "being made miserable by pure deliberation" - so its not just mine? Awesome. <nt> - Karen in CO 18:16 Jun 10 (0)
• Always litsted by government school grade even though they're working ahead several grades in some subjects. nt - GVA 17:35 Jun 10 (0)
• I list mine by age. nt - Tammyla 17:28 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: How do you decide how to "list" your children grade wise? (M) - Carol 17:03 Jun 10 (0)
• Always the grade they would be in according to the school's cut-off date... - Ellie 16:56 Jun 10 (0)
• I list my DC by their chronological age rather then by the grade level of wk they are doing. nt - Daisy 16:27 Jun 10 (0)

Combining Singapore/Horizons math - do the levels match up to one another? (M) - one_l_michele 16:17 Jun 10 (1)

• That's what we do. Usually Singapore teaches a.....m - kRenee 18:28 Jun 10 (0)

Best age to start Classical Writing Aesop? Do I need both the teacher's manual and the student workbook? TIA nt. - Socal Sandra 15:42 Jun 10 (4)

• I think 3rd grade is an ideal place to begin.... - Susan in SoCal 7:12 Jun 11 (0)
• Well.... - siloam 16:11 Jun 10 (2)
  • quick correction.... - Susan in SoCal 7:06 Jun 11 (1)
    • LOL! Why do I have 12 stuck in my head?? :D 18 is correct. nt - siloam 10:18 Jun 11 (0)

Okay, tell me how in the world I'm supposed to pick a grammar program? - Trivium Academy 15:13 Jun 10 (46)

• Decision Made! We will try R&S and if we're not happy, then we'll switch. (m) - Trivium Academy 19:50 Jun 10 (3)
  • We are going with R&S too, it's nice to have another decision made - LOL! nt - one_l_michele 5:46 Jun 11 (0)
  • Well... it *is* still grammar..... - WTMindy 22:05 Jun 10 (1)
    • We're doing R/S and TOG for writing also. It worked well last year. nt - momee 10:30 Jun 11 (0)
• How about CLE? Extremely easy to use, friendly, painless, clear and crisp workbook format, thorough like R&S, reviews material in every lesson. We love it! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 19:07 Jun 10 (3)
  • Another vote for CLE, we left R&S after 5 years and we are loving CLE.. - Lizzie in Ma 6:01 Jun 11 (0)
  • Here's a link with samples: - Sabrina in NY 19:12 Jun 10 (1)
    • Lol, great another good option! Geesh, I'm supposed to be eliminating choices, not adding! : ) Thanks for the link. nt - Trivium Academy 19:29 Jun 10 (0)
• I'm using 5th grade VIE and really like it........ - Kathy in MD 18:38 Jun 10 (0)
• We did Easy Grammar, then switched to R&S and plan to do both again (m) - Karin 18:14 Jun 10 (0)
• I've had a hard time with this one also, here is what I'm doing (going to do)... - Marsha SC 18:05 Jun 10 (0)
• Have you looked at CW? It has quite a bit of grammar, we only add a ten-week grammar program in 4th - 6th for analysis purposes. We may do more around 7th - (or not.) nt - Melissa B 17:04 Jun 10 (0)
• grammar was really difficult for me also - so here are a few of my opinions (for what they are worth) - HollyDay 17:00 Jun 10 (3)
  • How does this fit into your writing curricula? nt - Trivium Academy 17:37 Jun 10 (2)
    • not sure which "this" you mean, but - HollyDay 18:37 Jun 10 (1)
      • Sorry, that's what I meant. : ) Thank you Holly. nt - Trivium Academy 18:43 Jun 10 (0)
• Easy Grammar... - Ellie 16:58 Jun 10 (2)
  • Hmm, even with our plans? - Trivium Academy 17:15 Jun 10 (1)
    • Re: Hmm, even with our plans? - Ellie 20:36 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Okay, tell me how in the world I'm supposed to pick a grammar program? - Julie in Austin 16:26 Jun 10 (0)
• Classical Writing has grammar, no need for another program. nt - siloam 15:40 Jun 10 (12)
  • Re: Classical Writing has grammar - Trivium Academy 17:31 Jun 10 (11)
    • I think it is enough.... - siloam 20:36 Jun 10 (2)
      • Oh my kids would LOVE to play with yours! - Trivium Academy 20:51 Jun 10 (1)
        • That would be fun!! - siloam 10:20 Jun 11 (0)
    • Re: Classical Writing has grammar - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:34 Jun 10 (0)
    • Harvey's is recommended by CW for Homer. nt - momof7 17:38 Jun 10 (6)
      • May I ask: Does CW Homer provide some handholding-type instructions for using Harvey's... - Karen K. in TX 18:41 Jun 10 (5)
        • Well I haven't read the whole core book yet.... - siloam 20:43 Jun 10 (2)
          • It's funny; I already have the free pdf's saved on my computer from about a year ago... - Karen K. in TX 21:04 Jun 10 (1)
            • LOL! I first downloaded them a year ago as well. - siloam 9:33 Jun 11 (0)
        • oh yeah, I was considering Warriner's too at a slower pace. nt - Trivium Academy 18:48 Jun 10 (1)
          • I really liked learning grammar from Warriner's... - Karen K. in TX 21:21 Jun 10 (0)
• When/if you get to CW-Homer, it will be MORE than enough grammar. nt - Pensguys 15:38 Jun 10 (0)
• OK, Jessica, I read the review - momof7 15:33 Jun 10 (0)
• You have enough grammar for a 2nd grader in CW. Don't add any more. nt - OhElizabeth 15:33 Jun 10 (1)
  • This isn't just for 2nd, it's for the whole way or until the program ends. - Trivium Academy 17:12 Jun 10 (0)
• You forgot Shurley ;-) <nt> - Karen in CO 15:32 Jun 10 (2)
  • I ruled Shurley out already. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:10 Jun 10 (1)
    • I ruled it out, then put it back then ruled it out, then put it back for later on. I don't think I ever really decide on grammar, I just push things further down the list. I am no help, I can just watch. <nt> - Karen in CO 17:48 Jun 10 (0)
• R&S... - RhondaM. 15:26 Jun 10 (5)
  • Adding my vote for RS. Add in Grammar Rock! m - Chris in VA 19:43 Jun 10 (0)
  • I agree. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:53 Jun 10 (0)
  • Same here. nt - Julie in Austin 16:27 Jun 10 (0)
  • here too. I am really impressed with the way R&S is done. Great program! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:48 Jun 10 (0)
  • R&S English is my DD7's favorite subject. We love it! nt - Daisy 15:32 Jun 10 (0)

Additional reading for SOTW 2 questions... - Jennifer Not in San Antonio 14:53 Jun 10 (2)

• I had that with SOTW1 this year... - dangermom 22:44 Jun 10 (0)
• Have you asked about inter-library loans? (m) - buddhabelly 15:00 Jun 10 (0)

Just to make sure, this Ray guy is legit, right? - Ida 14:46 Jun 10 (2)

• Good heavens, don't email that credit card number unless you're on a secure website! - Carol in Cal. 14:57 Jun 10 (1)
  • Nope, I'm planning to send a check, but wanted to make sure before I even do that. Thanks.nt. - Ida 14:59 Jun 10 (0)

Ordinary Parent's guide to Teaching Reading - Dee 14:12 Jun 10 (4)

• Yesterday I bought the R&S Phonics 2 workbooks for dd7... - Karen K. in TX 18:57 Jun 10 (0)
• Yep. ETC here too. nt - SLB 18:02 Jun 10 (0)
• We are using ETC also, and together they are working very well. nt - Eleanor 15:22 Jun 10 (0)
• We're using ETC with it (Explode the Code). (nt) - Jackie in AR 14:25 Jun 10 (0)

Latin poll of sorts.....Latina Christina or Latin Primer and why - Holly IN 13:55 Jun 10 (5)

• We use LC because of our co-op class, but if I were chosing myself... - OhElizabeth 16:43 Jun 10 (0)
• Latin Primer - very gentle start, easy to teach (w/DVDs), great Latin foundation... - Susan in TN 16:34 Jun 10 (0)
• I prefer Latina Christiana, but both are great... - Tracie in TX 14:52 Jun 10 (0)
• latin primer bc ... - Anne Marie 14:21 Jun 10 (1)
  • We like it, too. nt - Karin 15:08 Jun 10 (0)

Singapore Science - Jill 12:41 Jun 10 (9)

• Re: Singapore Science - erica 15:01 Jun 10 (3)
  • We've done 3a & are in the midst of 3b and own 4a. - Closeacademy 18:07 Jun 10 (2)
    • Singaporemath.com or Rainbow Resources. nt - Arch At Home 2:33 Jun 11 (0)
    • Where can one order this program from? (nt) - Hannah 1:40 Jun 11 (0)
• We used the Primary Science series for elementary (m) - CynthiaOK 13:43 Jun 10 (4)
  • Cynthia, is Primary Science different from My Pals Are Here? nt - Luann in ID 16:41 Jun 10 (3)
    • I think it is (m) - CynthiaOK 17:43 Jun 10 (2)
      • I haven't seen My Pals Are Here (m) - CynthiaOK 17:49 Jun 10 (1)
        • Thanks, Cynthia. nt - Luann in ID 20:13 Jun 10 (0)

Is anyone using Lyrical Life Science? What is your opinion of the program & CD's? nt - Hannah 11:48 Jun 10 (13)

• Used with Co-Op - Loved it! - Janet.M. 19:47 Jun 11 (0)
• The cd is a fabulous supplement for any age. My dh and I have science backgrounds and think they are wonderful.... - Lizzie in Ma 6:07 Jun 11 (1)
  • I'll consider getting just the CD's. I've linked the free science songs we've been listening to in the car. We need to get new ones! - Hannah 7:57 Jun 11 (0)
• Thanks for the replies. I did not realize it was for older students, so will reconsider in a few years (nt) - Hannah 1:38 Jun 11 (0)
• I sold mine at a used curriculum fair yesterday after only using it briefly with one child. nt - momof7 15:36 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Is anyone using Lyrical Life Science? What is your opinion of the program & CD's? nt - Dee 14:14 Jun 10 (0)
• I would add... - amber in GA 14:01 Jun 10 (0)
• CD's were hokey, but I like the workbooks (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:44 Jun 10 (0)
• It was a fun supplement for us. We used the CD & lyrics for body systems nt - Julie in MN 13:20 Jun 10 (0)
• Both library systems I use have these in their collections...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:17 Jun 10 (1)
  • I wish I could, but we're in South Africa, and funding for libraries is pathetic - Hannah 1:37 Jun 11 (0)
• Less than thrilled... - Jenny (also in Atl) 12:45 Jun 10 (1)
  • I wouldn't consider it a "stand alone" program because it doesn't go too in-depth and the chapters are short. (m) - Kimandtheboys 13:18 Jun 10 (0)

I've decided on all but Geography/US History - - one_l_michele 10:47 Jun 10 (9)

• Don't you think they'll get bored if you do complete survey of american EVERY year? (m) - OhElizabeth 16:56 Jun 10 (0)
• I agree with the suggestion to use Sonlight 3 and 4 in either 3rd and 4th or 4th and 5th grades. - Carol in Cal. 15:18 Jun 10 (3)
  • Gotta tell ya, though, for your kids right now I would do SOTW1 with the older one and just read American supplemental history books to the younger one. - Carol in Cal. 15:19 Jun 10 (2)
    • We listen to SOTW audio to and from activities (M) - one_l_michele 16:15 Jun 10 (1)
      • *Every* year? I guess I'm still a little puzzled. nt - abbeyej 7:20 Jun 11 (0)
• Sonlight Core 3 , then 4 - Stephanie Z 14:03 Jun 10 (1)
  • I'll check those out, thanks. nt - one_l_michele 16:16 Jun 10 (0)
• Are you saying you'll use A History of US in the 8th grade (good choice) or..... - Kathy in MD 11:38 Jun 10 (1)
  • 8th grade, sorry. nt - one_l_michele 16:13 Jun 10 (0)

Does anyone here have personal experience with the online academies (Grace, Jubilee, Morningstar) - Leigh Ann 10:28 Jun 10 (4)

• Grace, Jubilee, Morningstar - Nancy 13:52 Jun 10 (1)
  • Here: - Reya 18:58 Jun 10 (0)
• I've seen LOTS of complaints about the Jubilee curriculum (nt) - snickelfritz 11:30 Jun 10 (0)
• BJU just came out with a hard-drive, on-line thing. I'm not sure how it works but it HAS to be better then Grace/Jubilee. nt - Daisy 10:45 Jun 10 (0)

nobody answered my question about opinions on Abeka 7th grade science - LilyK 9:47 Jun 10 (3)

• Dd likes it.... - georgia in NM 21:02 Jun 10 (0)
• somewhere in the middle... - Midwest Momma 12:23 Jun 10 (0)
• If you don't receive an answer here (more) - Dawne 9:51 Jun 10 (0)

Books that correlate with SOTW and SL - Susan L 9:10 Jun 10 (2)

• If you mean a list of SL books in WTM order, that's at Paula's Archives. nt - Chris in VA 9:42 Jun 10 (1)
  • thanks-that's it. Susan - Susan L 10:00 Jun 10 (0)

LC II daily oral drills help needed (m) - Sarah CB 8:48 Jun 10 (2)

• Re: LC II daily oral drills help needed (m) - abbeyej 12:02 Jun 10 (0)
• Are you already using the flash cards? - Stephanie Z 9:42 Jun 10 (0)

Does Anyone know what happened to Tanglewood? - Mama Owl 6:56 Jun 10 (7)

• the owner moved and had a baby I think, and (m) - Anne Marie 14:26 Jun 10 (1)
  • Yep..the corebook is nice, I have that download. Thats why I was looking - mama Owl 14:52 Jun 10 (0)
• If you want an alternative to Tanglewood.... - Donna A. 10:47 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: 2 yrs. ago (maybe?) she posted that they had moved, had another baby, and were unable to continue selling books. She keeps the website up as a help to homeschooling families. nt - Ashley 9:36 Jun 10 (1)
  • Thats too bad...I actually liked alot of what I saw there today...but... - Mama Owl 10:09 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Does Anyone know what happened to Tanglewood? http://www.tanglewoodeducation.com/ - Amber 8:30 Jun 10 (1)
  • No, It looks like there has been no new curricula since 2004? - Mama Owl 9:12 Jun 10 (0)

Can any Catholics out there tell me about Kolbe? - Rivendellmom 6:43 Jun 10 (8)

• we use Kolbe - Rachel in MI 10:41 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Can any Catholics out there tell me about Kolbe? - Teresa in Oregon 8:44 Jun 10 (1)
  • Kolbe will also sell individual subject lesson plans for those (m) - Michele in MN 8:47 Jun 10 (0)
• Have you considered Mother of Divine Grace? (more) - katie5 7:17 Jun 10 (4)
  • Are you aware of the Catholic Classical yahoo group? - momof7 7:42 Jun 10 (3)
    • There's a Catholic WTM group on Yahoo too. (link only) - K&R's Mom 16:02 Jun 10 (0)
    • Thats the thing- I think I like mixing it all up- but want the structure of a pre plan-impossible to please I guess. nt - rivendellmom 8:38 Jun 10 (1)
      • You sound like me!nt - mama Owl 9:13 Jun 10 (0)

Laura in China - praying for you and your son today. ((((HUGS)))nt - Heather in VA 6:39 Jun 10 (2)

• Same here - hope he is OK! nt - Mom to 3 island boys 19:50 Jun 11 (0)
• Me too! Let us know how everything with his arm turns out please! :-/ (nt) - Dawne 9:49 Jun 10 (0)

What is the difference between Aleks Middle School 3 and Pre-Algebra? Trying to decide which level. nt. - Marcie in GA 6:39 Jun 10 (2)

• Not really answering your question, but (m) - EKS 8:32 Jun 10 (1)
  • My general understanding is that Middle School Math is a little more integrated.... - WTMindy 15:00 Jun 10 (0)

What should I do for composer and art study with Sonlight 5 - Eastern Hemishpere?... - Tami 5:39 Jun 10 (2)

• Here are a few sites but not in order of study in Core 5 (m) - Jenny (also in Atl) 7:06 Jun 10 (1)
  • This is a great list! Thanks so much!!!(nt) - Tami 5:24 Jun 11 (0)

Does anyone incorporate nature study into your day or science plans...if so, what do you suggest? - Magic Wand 22:10 Jun 9 (27)

• I don't, but my middle dd does it on her own.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:59 Jun 10 (1)
  • Good point... - Magic Wand 19:38 Jun 10 (0)
• We do! At least once a week, since they were little, we went to a park or into the woods and journaled. They still do it here. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:39 Jun 10 (0)
• Wow, I'm so appreciating all the fantastic ideas, links, book suggestions, etc. What a wonderful topic of study this can be... - Magic Wand 10:32 Jun 10 (1)
  • Ocean! Whales! Rainforest! And your asking US what to do for nature study?! LOL ; ) I'm envious! (nt) - Dawne 13:45 Jun 10 (0)
• yes, Nebel's and field guides. . . - Stephanie Z 9:56 Jun 10 (0)
• For us, in the younger years Nature Study *is* our science... (long) - Dawne 9:41 Jun 10 (1)
  • Oops, also.... - Dawne 9:46 Jun 10 (0)
• Start your own zoo! - LauraQ 9:10 Jun 10 (1)
  • I feel like I have one with just the dog and cat! LOL nt - Magic Wand 9:56 Jun 10 (0)
• Check out Britta's blog. She recently put up a really neat article about this. m - Christina in MN 8:16 Jun 10 (0)
• It's not daily here, but I have a few things I do (m) - Sarah CB 8:02 Jun 10 (0)
• I recently started reading aloud selections from Anna Comstock's book... - Karen K. in TX 7:22 Jun 10 (0)
• Mine keep journals... - Jenny (also in Atl) 7:14 Jun 10 (0)
• I started a blog for my two oldest where they can post their nature observations and discoveries. They post pictures, and type a brief description. nt - MM in MN 6:14 Jun 10 (0)
• Have you seen Barb's blog? - Trivium Academy 5:56 Jun 10 (0)
• We have good field guides and use them to identify backyard or park plants/flowers/insects... - Tami 5:24 Jun 10 (0)
• We do off and on - Closeacademy 4:36 Jun 10 (0)
• Check out the Backyard Nature website maintained by naturalist Jim Conrad! (m) - Jane in NC 4:21 Jun 10 (0)
• We've used the book, Teaching Kids to love the earth...more inside - Peggy 4:20 Jun 10 (0)
• Sort of... - Reya 3:28 Jun 10 (3)
  • your story reminds me of the time... - Peggy 4:13 Jun 10 (1)
    • Argh!!!! - Reya 7:38 Jun 10 (0)
  • Oh, and "skink" also worked great. *ggg* nt - Reya 3:30 Jun 10 (0)
• I have jsut started putting aside time for it- and my kids are older... - Peela 1:18 Jun 10 (0)
• There was a discussion about this recently that I bookmarked. - Karen in CO 23:25 Jun 9 (1)
  • and of course it didn't - Karen in CO 23:26 Jun 9 (0)

Growing with Grammar? - BirkenstockMom 21:36 Jun 9 (11)

• My ds has been using Grade 3 this year. (m) - Denise in IN 12:56 Jun 10 (0)
• I used it for 3rd this year, but next year we will be... - Tina in WA 12:00 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Growing with Grammar? - NWgirl 11:04 Jun 10 (0)
• we are using Level 4 - katilac 9:41 Jun 10 (0)
• Horray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GWG is a big hit in out house. Thank you so much ... nt - Lee 9:32 Jun 10 (1)
  • This should have gone under Tammy's post. nt - Lee 9:33 Jun 10 (0)
• We love GWG and plan to use as many grades as become available. It is clear, clean and complete. nt - lemonshine 4:25 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: Growing with Grammar? - Jessica Edwards 22:25 Jun 9 (1)
  • I plan to keep writing through 8th grade (one book a year) and then one or two books for the high school level. nt - Tamy 6:55 Jun 10 (0)
• Actually, grade 5 hasn't been released yet. I hope to have it finished next week and available for purchase in early July. nt - Tamy 21:59 Jun 9 (1)
  • Yippee! I was hoping for 5th soon! We love GWG! Thank you! (nt) - flpeggy 6:17 Jun 10 (0)

About how long does a LFC lesson take? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 20:42 Jun 9 (2)

• if you dont do the activity book w/the dvd and lesson book, about 30 min tops nt - HollyDay 5:15 Jun 10 (1)
  • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 6:26 Jun 10 (0)

Biblioplan users... what Bible to use (and do they schedule?) for Grammar Stage? nt - angela&4boys 19:51 Jun 9 (2)

• Re: Biblioplan users... what Bible to use (and do they schedule?) for Grammar Stage? nt - King Alfred Academy 12:31 Jun 10 (1)
  • Thank you Brittney! nt - angela&4boys 19:35 Jun 10 (0)

LauraQ I responded to your offer to ask more questions below. nt - Karin 19:31 Jun 9 (0)

Can anyone compare EduTrack with Homeschool Tracker? Is one clearly better? - Robin in Tx 19:25 Jun 9 (7)

• Bumping in EduTrack - Desiree in NJ 13:48 Jun 10 (1)
  • Thank you, Desiree! They will both be at our convention in August, so I'll get achance to look more closely then. I just can't figure out the ins and outs from the websites. Thanks for pointing out that Edutrack does do what I want! nt - Robin in Tx 15:54 Jun 11 (0)
• yes, you can bump assignments with HS Tracker - katilac 19:35 Jun 9 (4)
  • You can bump assignments with EduTrack as well. (nt) - Desiree in NJ 13:39 Jun 10 (0)
  • So, if you are on lesson 15, and you were scheduled to do that on Wednesday, can you bump it to Thursday, and autmatically lessons 16 on will bump to the next day as well? - Robin in Tx 19:42 Jun 9 (2)
    • Re: So, if you are on lesson 15, and you were scheduled to do that on Wednesday, can you bump it to Thursday, and autmatically lessons 16 on will bump to the next day as well? - katilac 20:32 Jun 9 (1)
      • Perfect! Thanks *so* much... and the basic program is FREE!! Yeah!! nt - Robin in Tx 20:54 Jun 9 (0)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots - Candice 19:15 Jun 9 (1)

• I personally think the answer key is sufficient. nt - Kelli in TN 19:43 Jun 9 (0)

A few questions for CW-Aesop users (m) - Anne Marie 18:19 Jun 9 (5)

• Thanks for the advice, I hope we can manage this next year! nt - Anne Marie 14:30 Jun 10 (0)
• We finished A last year and will be doing B in the fall.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 5:19 Jun 10 (1)
  • I like your flashcard idea! Thanks nt - Anne Marie 14:29 Jun 10 (0)
• some answers... - Peela 5:18 Jun 10 (0)
• Well we haven't finished A yet..... - siloam 18:54 Jun 9 (0)

test - me 18:13 Jun 9 (0)

If i use History based Writing lessons from IEW would it make sense to go through the SWI course over the summer??And another IEW question.... - Mommyfaithe 16:43 Jun 9 (7)

• You only need the History Based Writing Lessons... - MIch elle 11:02 Jun 10 (0)
• My plan for SWI and history based writing lessons - Mama Owl 7:03 Jun 10 (3)
  • How old is your ds. .... - Mommyfaithe 13:55 Jun 10 (2)
    • Mine is the same age! - Mama Owl 14:56 Jun 10 (1)
      • :-) I could have written the same description...sigh.... - Mommyfaithe 20:20 Jun 10 (0)
• Watch it as you need it (m) - angela in ohio 18:10 Jun 9 (0)
• Yes, SWI is a good choice... - GVA 18:05 Jun 9 (0)

BJU Handwriting, Is the TM necessary?nt - T Baer 16:24 Jun 9 (1)

• I really think so.....m - Julieofsardis 20:18 Jun 9 (0)

Science curriculum reviews - Cheryl in SD 16:00 Jun 9 (3)

• another place for reviews ... - AngieW in Texas 20:26 Jun 9 (0)
• Here's the places I roam - Trivium Academy 17:44 Jun 9 (0)
• You might try www.cathyduffyreviews.com. Her book 100 Top Picks is good too. nt. - T Baer 16:40 Jun 9 (0)

Looking for some summer reads for a 12yr old boy. I think he would like science fiction if I could find some good titles. Any ideas? nt - MI Mom 15:54 Jun 9 (12)

• here is some.. - Christy in CO 20:46 Jun 10 (0)
• Wish dh were awake ;-) - LauraQ 17:52 Jun 10 (1)
  • Agree on that adult content in most sci-fi -- I had a hard time coming up with my list below, to fit a 12yo. (nt) - Lori D. 21:08 Jun 10 (0)
• Classic sci-fi: Isaac Isamov, almost any title. nt - Ellie 17:00 Jun 10 (0)
• Bradbury short stories. nt - Stephanie not in TX 8:50 Jun 10 (0)
• My 13 yo nephew loves the Alex Ryder spy series. nt - KarenNC 5:48 Jun 10 (0)
• lots more ideas inside - AngieW in Texas 20:35 Jun 9 (0)
• a few more ideas... - Lori D. 19:30 Jun 9 (0)
• Garth NIx & Scott Westerfeld... (m) - Jenny (also in Atl) 17:14 Jun 9 (1)
  • Secon, third, fourth, and fifth Garth Nix. Also Terry Pratchett (though more fantast). nt - Reya 3:36 Jun 10 (0)
• When the Tripods Came by John Cristopher. There's also 3 more books in the series. nt - oakmom 17:00 Jun 9 (1)
  • but read When the Tripods Came LAST, it's a prequel and will mess up the trilogy for you if you read it first (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:27 Jun 9 (0)

What to do for 1st grade science when studying AH and geography - and planning on VO-OTAE in 2nd (m) - Laurie in VA 15:16 Jun 9 (5)

• Our favorite has been My World Science...link inside - Patricia in ATL 18:18 Jun 9 (0)
• TY both - I just found REAL Science Earth & Space. (m) - Laurie in VA 16:02 Jun 9 (0)
• At that age do what's fun.... - Heather in VA 15:44 Jun 9 (0)
• Some ideas (m) - angela in ohio 15:44 Jun 9 (0)
• That would be VP, not VO! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 15:16 Jun 9 (0)

science for late elementary/jr high level? - Stephanie Z 14:08 Jun 9 (3)

• Thanks, that looks very good! nt - Stephanie Z 20:18 Jun 9 (0)
• I really like Prentice Hall as well, link to my review inside ... - AngieW in Texas 15:23 Jun 9 (0)
• Prentice Hall Science Explorer. - KPM 15:13 Jun 9 (0)

Abbeyej - question about your pretty plans (m) - Sarah CB 14:05 Jun 9 (11)

• Would someone mind forwarding this to me (email inside) - TinQC 12:35 Jun 10 (0)
• I have emailed everyone who has contacted me at this point. If you emailed and have not received anything from me... - abbeyej 8:12 Jun 10 (0)
• Thank you! (m) - Sarah CB 7:09 Jun 10 (1)
  • It's funny how the aesthetics can effect one, isn't it? - abbeyej 8:08 Jun 10 (0)
• OK, now I have to ask.....where can I see these. :-) nt - WTMindy 20:13 Jun 9 (1)
  • It was on a previous board... - abbeyej 20:31 Jun 9 (0)
• If you'll email me... - abbeyej 16:29 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks - I've just emailed. nt - SArah CB 16:42 Jun 9 (0)
• I'd like to do this, also, abbeyej.... - yvonne in ca 15:10 Jun 9 (2)
  • I'd hardly say I'm "intuitive", but "trial and error" might describe me... - abbeyej 16:32 Jun 9 (1)
    • LOL When I use trial & error, I go through so many errors that, even if I eventually manage to do something, I can't remember how! :( nt - yvonne in ca 17:39 Jun 9 (0)

sources for art prints? american artist book suggestions? - Stephanie Z 14:03 Jun 9 (8)

• Sister Wendy Beckett's American Masterpieces nt - Trivium Academy 20:19 Jun 9 (1)
  • Super. . . I have her. . . - Stephanie Z 21:19 Jun 9 (0)
• Have you checked out Dover's selections? - LauraQ 16:37 Jun 9 (1)
  • You aren't kidding!! . . - Stephanie Z 21:17 Jun 9 (0)
• Maybe too late now, but have you tried calendars? I have beautiful ones for - Chris in VA 15:16 Jun 9 (1)
  • Ohhh, what a good idea. next year!!!!!! THX! nt - Stephanie Z 21:18 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: sources for art prints? american artist book suggestions? - Anne Marie 14:14 Jun 9 (1)
  • Email sent. Thanks!!!!!!! - Stephanie Z 21:18 Jun 9 (0)

Strange question. The difference in price b/t single workbooks for Galore Park Latin Prep and the ten pack is @$3/book. - momof7 13:43 Jun 9 (9)

• Are you going to order from Ray....?.... - Tammy 15:10 Jun 9 (7)
  • Right, but even then it's significantly cheaper to buy workbooks in 10-packs. (The 25% off applies to the 10-packs as well as single orders). nt - abbeyej 16:55 Jun 9 (6)
    • I don't think it would be worth your time or effort, LOL.... - Tammy 17:09 Jun 9 (5)
      • if you're buying more than 7 (for whatever reason), it's cheaper to buy 10. In my case, it does make sense. nt - abbeyej 17:44 Jun 9 (1)
        • Of course it would be....I was talking about the OP only needing the 3 books. NT - Tammy 17:50 Jun 9 (0)
      • No, I wasn't thinking in terms of 7 others. I was wondering if anyone else was doing multiple children. - momof7 17:16 Jun 9 (2)
        • The difference is actually almost $4 per book.....NT - Tammy 17:22 Jun 9 (0)
        • I meant.... - Tammy 17:18 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Strange question. The difference in price b/t single workbooks for Galore Park Latin Prep and the ten pack is @$3/book. - Christina in ME 15:05 Jun 9 (0)

Does Biblioplan have decent writing assignments for logic stage?? - Mommyfaithe 13:31 Jun 9 (1)

• Re: Does Biblioplan have decent writing assignments for logic stage?? - Jean in CA 19:15 Jun 9 (0)

Do Alfred Church and Guerber cover the similar material for different age groups? Which one is for younger people and what is the difference in approach? (nt) - Hope in Canada 13:09 Jun 9 (0)

Thank you so much Patricia ATL and Laura in CHina for your answers..nm - Lyn NoCA (use to go by Lyn alone..but noticed there are other Lyn's on the board) 12:09 Jun 9 (2)

• You're welcome - I hope I may speak for both Galore Park twins (nt) - Laura in China 12:15 Jun 9 (1)
  • LOL!!!!! nt - Patricia in ATL 12:51 Jun 9 (0)

Feedback please on K/2nd - one_l_michele 11:45 Jun 9 (4)

• Looks good and similiar to ours - Closeacademy 18:10 Jun 9 (0)
• Looks good... - Lana in TX 12:09 Jun 9 (2)
  • Yes, they take karate, do various art projects and I have EM how to teach art to children. nt - one_l_michele 12:16 Jun 9 (1)
    • We are using How to Teach Art, too, albeit sporadically. It has been a good book for us. nt - Lana in TX 10:11 Jun 10 (0)

Ria... - Stephanie in FL 11:42 Jun 9 (4)

• Thanks! - Ria 11:43 Jun 9 (3)
  • Re: Ria, what science curriculum did you make? - Amber 16:25 Jun 9 (2)
    • My World Science. nt - Ria 16:41 Jun 9 (1)
      • Re: My World Science. nt - scarter 9:14 Jun 10 (0)

Need a reviews of Abeka's 7th grade science please. - LilyK 11:22 Jun 9 (0)

LauraQ question for you - Karin 11:13 Jun 9 (4)

• And answer for you... - LauraQ 16:22 Jun 9 (3)
  • Thanks, a couple more things - Karin 19:29 Jun 9 (2)
    • Your daughter sounds delightful!! - LauraQ 9:29 Jun 10 (1)
      • Thanks. nt - Karin 11:44 Jun 10 (0)

Has anyone used any of the Pimsleur foreign language programs..... - Christina in MN 11:02 Jun 9 (10)

• Thank you everyone! Your comments have been very helpful. nt - Christina in MN 21:16 Jun 9 (0)
• Dd has been using Pimsleur to learn Japanese... - Jill W. 16:53 Jun 9 (1)
  • Oh, and my mom has used the Spanish program and likes it very much. nt - Jill W. 16:55 Jun 9 (0)
• Pimsleur is geared toward helping adult travelers and does an excellent job for that - Laurie4b 15:08 Jun 9 (0)
• We use Pimsleur's Brazilian Portuguese before we moved there. - momof7 12:57 Jun 9 (0)
• There's also this one but I don't know anything about it. - Trivium Academy 12:17 Jun 9 (2)
  • Thank you, Jessica! These resources could be very helpful..... - Christina in MN 21:25 Jun 9 (1)
    • Glad to help : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:59 Jun 10 (0)
• We're using it right now... - erica 11:24 Jun 9 (1)
  • I got a Pimsleur tape through the library once years ago... - Jeanne in MN 11:48 Jun 9 (0)

K12's middle school history text -- I scanned a chapter for Laura in China. Will e-mail to others who are interested.(m) - Linda in NE 10:55 Jun 9 (19)

• Me too, please! nt - Julie in CA 19:19 Jun 10 (0)
• Could I have a copy too? - Mskale 18:37 Jun 9 (0)
• I'd love a copy too... - Christina in ME 15:10 Jun 9 (0)
• Is the author Spielvogel? nt - Cathy in TX 13:38 Jun 9 (2)
  • No. More inside . . . - Linda in NE 14:17 Jun 9 (1)
    • Thanks. nt : ) - Cathy in TX 14:31 Jun 9 (0)
• I would also love a copy, thanks. e-mail link inside nt - WABeth 13:21 Jun 9 (0)
• Me too!! - Michelle in GA 13:15 Jun 9 (0)
• Me, please (m) - Stephanie not in TX 12:42 Jun 9 (0)
• Pardon me for interrupting, but just want to say thank you Linda for all your help...I'm getting K12 for ds this year...m - Lyn 12:24 Jun 9 (1)
  • I'm happy to help. Be sure to let me know how you're doing (nt) - Linda in NE 15:25 Jun 9 (0)
• Thanks so much for this. I just read the chapter and am very interested (m) - Laura in China 12:05 Jun 9 (2)
  • Volume 1 is $60, Volume 2 is $75. Not sure about Volume 3, it is very new. - genie 16:20 Jun 9 (0)
  • I can't get to the website right now to check pricing (m) - Linda in NE 14:22 Jun 9 (0)
• copy for me, too? nm - Stacy in NJ 11:43 Jun 9 (0)
• Please send a copy to me. Thanks! nt - oakmom 11:23 Jun 9 (1)
  • Got it! Thank you, it looks great! nt - oakmom 14:30 Jun 9 (0)
• I would love a copy. I put my email in the name link. Thanks! nt - Melissa B 10:58 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Melissa B 14:38 Jun 9 (0)

How long is your day for logic stage? WTM suggests 6-7 hours daily, not including PE or extracurriculars - have you found this to be true in your home? Thanks! nt - Melissa B 10:26 Jun 9 (13)

• It took us around 6 hours for 6th grade, not including 2 hours daily swimming and 1 hour weekly each in violin, chorus and art. nt - Patricia in ATL 19:09 Jun 9 (0)
• This was our experience for 7th grade. nt - Holly in N NV 16:48 Jun 9 (0)
• For eighth grade, definitely. Just finished that. Fifth will probably start about 4-5 and gradually work up. (nt) - Catherine 11:51 Jun 9 (1)
  • That's how it is here as well. nt - momof7 14:08 Jun 9 (0)
• Yep. nt - Ria 11:42 Jun 9 (0)
• I've finished my plans for 5th grade - around 4hrs a day including recorder, not including PE or reading (assigned or otherwise) (nt) - Laura in China 11:25 Jun 9 (1)
  • Same here. nt - Magic Wand 13:43 Jun 9 (0)
• Remeber, that's just a *suggestion*! We school about... - Lori D. 10:48 Jun 9 (4)
  • same here nt - Peela 20:26 Jun 9 (1)
    • I should say maybe 20-24 hors of academics a week- but many extra curricula activities as well. nt - Peela 1:20 Jun 10 (0)
  • Same here (just finished 7th)... (nt) - Laura in OH 16:03 Jun 9 (0)
  • ::sigh:: RemeMber. (nt) - Lori D. 10:48 Jun 9 (0)
• Yes, not including P.E. or Music. nt - karenciavo 10:32 Jun 9 (0)

Abeka or R&S for grammar...what about writing? more - Lillian 10:09 Jun 9 (4)

• Abeka might be better for independent work, R&S is non-consumable so reusable and resellable.. - LauraQ 16:49 Jun 9 (1)
  • Which R&S English did you use? - Ellie 20:11 Jun 9 (0)
• I think the content is similar, but Abeka is more workbooky and RS is very plain. Doing lessons orally is easy and kids work on blank notebook paper. They are both good just decide what you want. nt - r 13:56 Jun 9 (0)
• Voyages in English has both grammar and writing (each its own section) in one book... - Lori D. 10:19 Jun 9 (0)

Laura in China - six meadows 10:06 Jun 9 (7)

• Very briefly - I have to get on a plane to take my son to hospital in the morning - Laura in China 11:13 Jun 9 (6)
  • Get well Soon! - Classic Mom 12:27 Jun 10 (0)
  • Re: Very briefly - I have to get on a plane to take my son to hospital in the morning - six meadows 13:19 Jun 9 (0)
  • Yikes! Hope he's okay!! nt - erica 11:26 Jun 9 (2)
    • Thanks for your concern - Laura in China 11:53 Jun 9 (1)
      • So sorry, Laura! I hope he manages the flight and everything w/o extreme suffering. - momof7 12:51 Jun 9 (0)
  • I forgot: another level comparison - Laura in China 11:21 Jun 9 (0)

What to do about DS's math (rising 5th grader)? (involving MUS, ADD, and the CAT) - Rhonda in TX 8:52 Jun 9 (4)

• Key to..... series is good, cheap , and the pages are clean and they really focus on 1 concept per book, and you could do a few books per year, check them out at www.timberdoodle.com nt - r 13:59 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks! I'll take a look at these. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 20:50 Jun 9 (0)
• Well, it sure sounds like Abeka was working better for him... - abbeyej 9:50 Jun 9 (1)
  • Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. - Rhonda in TX 20:49 Jun 9 (0)

Vocabulary for the High School Student -- Anyone here use this for 7th or 8th grade? Or should I use Vocabulary Vine instead? - ereks mom 8:48 Jun 9 (2)

• Clarification regarding Vine - Paula H 13:15 Jun 9 (0)
• We use Vocab for the HS Student here for 10 & 12 yo (m) - Linda in NE 10:44 Jun 9 (0)

MUZZY? anyone use and like it? - tess at the beach 8:45 Jun 9 (7)

• I agree with others. My kids have learned a great deal more language from... - abbeyej 9:02 Jun 10 (0)
• Definitely a must see first before you buy it....it was kinda creepy nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:30 Jun 9 (0)
• Saw it years ago..WAS NOT Impressed - Mama Owl 14:08 Jun 9 (0)
• Using Muzzy -- it's a good supplement (and I agree with the other posters...) m - Vanna 12:55 Jun 9 (0)
• See if your library has it first (interlibrary loan)...... - Claire 12:45 Jun 9 (0)
• I like it for my littles (m) - Stephanie not in tX 10:01 Jun 9 (0)
• We have used German ann Spanish... - Jenny 9:11 Jun 9 (0)

Best Homer for 1st graders? nt - annett in ca 8:42 Jun 9 (6)

• Geraldine McCaughrean's The Odyssey - LauraQ 16:56 Jun 9 (0)
• We read The Wandering of Odysseus and it went over well, a little long (two months to read). - Trivium Academy 10:24 Jun 9 (0)
• Hands down - Tales from the Odyssey by Mary Pope Oxborne.... - Susan in SoCal 9:46 Jun 9 (3)
  • I'll second or third these. My (then) 5 and 6 yos loved them, and *understood* them. nt - earlybird mom 13:34 Jun 9 (0)
  • These are eligible for 4 for 3 at Amazon now. nt - Ester 9:59 Jun 9 (1)
    • And it's also available as an audiobook on CD. nt - oakmom 11:04 Jun 9 (0)

Long shot-my 11 yr old dd loves rocks. Any YOUNG earth resources out there? THank you. nt - ilovemy6kids 8:39 Jun 9 (6)

• Email Bryan Young and ask... He used to be an elementary school teacher... - mom2abcd 17:34 Jun 10 (1)
  • I saw after posting that he has resources.... - mom2abcd 17:39 Jun 10 (0)
• I would say to call Concordia Publishing House and Northwestern Publishing. - Carol in Cal. 17:40 Jun 9 (0)
• "The Geology Book" by John D. Morris from AiG's website, also has study guide available now apprently, tho I haven't seen it myself. nt. - LauraQ 16:59 Jun 9 (0)
• Check out www.answersingenesis.org nt - Trivium Academy 8:45 Jun 9 (1)
  • I agree, they have a good book store. Check out 'Geology' by Dr. John Morris or anything by Ken Ham. (nt) - my2boysteacher 12:34 Jun 10 (0)

Horrible Books' Galore Park order is a go! I just got the email.nt - Patricia in ATL 8:11 Jun 9 (9)

• Where can you order these? - Deanna 12:33 Jun 9 (1)
  • Here is the link - Jenny (also in Atl) 12:48 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Horrible Books - Horrible bks.. have any of you read them? (m) 9:04 Jun 9 (6)
  • Oh, you might want to skip the HH USA book - a British point of view is all very well, but I find it unecessarily snarky (nt) - Laura in China 12:25 Jun 9 (0)
  • Calvin has a shelf full - history, science, geography, maths. He loves them all, though perhaps the maths least of the bunch (nt) - Laura in China 11:27 Jun 9 (0)
  • Thanks... I will order some with my latin order!!! (nt) - Jenny 11:27 Jun 9 (0)
  • My daughter enjoys the Murderous Maths books. nt - oakmom 11:05 Jun 9 (0)
  • My daughter loves both the Horrible History and Horrible Science series. - KarenNC 10:30 Jun 9 (0)
  • Yes - they are indeed horrible, gruesome, sarcastic, comic-booky .... - Susan in SoCal 9:48 Jun 9 (0)

Please share what you plan on using next year - Terri 7:55 Jun 9 (27)

• THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING - Terri 19:35 Jun 10 (0)
• For PK - Julia in Sk 19:22 Jun 9 (0)
• Here is what we did this year in 6th. - 6th Grade 10-11 years old 18:37 Jun 9 (3)
  • Here is our 6th - Lizzie in Ma 4:18 Jun 10 (0)
  • GOSH!!! I must be tired...Don't know where Winston came from. It should be Warriner's. nt - Patricia in ATL 19:02 Jun 9 (0)
  • OOPS!!! This was me. nt - Patricia in ATL 19:01 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th and K (m) - Sarah CB 16:55 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Please share what you plan on using next year - Dawne 16:07 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th grade (m) - angela in ohio 15:00 Jun 9 (0)
• for 1st and PK - Julie (in Georgetown) 14:36 Jun 9 (0)
• our 6th grade plans (11yos) - momof7 13:59 Jun 9 (0)
• Plans for 6th, 7th, and 9th - CynthiaOK 12:33 Jun 9 (3)
  • Sentence Composing ?? (m) - angela in ohio 15:30 Jun 9 (2)
    • It was recommended on the high school board (StaceyL?) (m) - CynthiaOK 17:58 Jun 9 (1)
      • Thank you. (m) - angela in ohio 18:14 Jun 9 (0)
• Ds 6th.. - Lyn NoCA 12:19 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th - Jenny (also in Atl) 12:00 Jun 9 (0)
• Our 6th Grade (m) - Stephanie not in TX 11:53 Jun 9 (0)
• Here's mine for a PK/K and 6th... - Lana in TX 11:40 Jun 9 (0)
• 13yo middle school ds... - Greta Lea:) 11:29 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Please share what you plan on using next year - Gina 11:05 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th grade plans - Stephanie in Jax 10:53 Jun 9 (0)
• middle dd was 6th last year and oldest will be 9th this year - AngieW in Texas 9:47 Jun 9 (0)
• for 6th - six meadows 9:13 Jun 9 (0)
• We are using.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:31 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th and 9th.... - RhondaM. 8:29 Jun 9 (0)
• 6th grade math and science.... - nutmeg 8:12 Jun 9 (0)

Question about blackline maps... - Heather in MI 7:54 Jun 9 (0)

Prentice Hall Science Explorer question... - NYSue 7:08 Jun 9 (2)

• Re: Prentice Hall Science Explorer question... - AngieW in Texas 15:31 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thank you - you told me just what I needed to know!! :) nt - NYSue 6:33 Jun 10 (0)

I plan on adding Shurley English 5 to my son's Calvert 5 this fall-HELP! - Pajama Mama 6:38 Jun 9 (6)

• Here's a link to a recent post about how we do Shurley in our house. (m) - FloridaLisa 12:55 Jun 10 (0)
• Also, drop the vocabulary... - Sue in St Pete 17:44 Jun 9 (0)
• Although Shurley is scripted for the teacher ....m - kRenee 7:22 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks-that's very helpful!nt - Pajama Mama 11:26 Jun 9 (0)

Are there major differences between the various editions of Hakim's History of US -- besides... - ereks mom 6:19 Jun 9 (5)

• Thanks all. I paid $20 for a 1993 set of 10 books in like-new condition at the used book sale yesterday. nt - ereks mom 18:44 Jun 9 (0)
• I sold my 99 ed series today. It was in color, not b/w. BTW, if you look on the gen. board, Tap, Tap, Tap posted - momof7 14:34 Jun 9 (0)
• I have the 2nd edition (1999?) and the 3rd edition Assessment Book........ - Kathy in MD 12:29 Jun 9 (0)
• I would be interested in this as well nt. - T Baer 12:19 Jun 9 (0)
• Reread my post & parts didn't make sense! Trying again here: - ereks mom 6:22 Jun 9 (0)

Harmony Fine Arts....Which level?.... - Tammy 6:01 Jun 9 (2)

• Email Barb, she'll help you. - Trivium Academy 6:22 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks.....I emailed her! NT - Tammy 6:33 Jun 9 (0)

Stewart English Program..do any of you use it or have opinions on it? - Kelly on the prairie 5:37 Jun 9 (2)

• Re: Stewart English Program -- we use it.... - HeatherC (Canada) 6:23 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks for replying. It sound like you are using the same things we are:) nt - Kelly on the prairie 3:32 Jun 11 (0)

I seem to be stuck on 'History' today! Has anyone compared History Scribe to Hold That Thought? (m) - Linda (Australia) 5:03 Jun 9 (5)

• We chose Hold That Thought over History Scribe because. . . - Marie in OH 5:48 Jun 9 (2)
  • Same here, I bought HTH beginner's history because it has a ton of coloring pages to go with all time periods in history. nt - WABeth 6:41 Jun 9 (1)
    • Since we have SOTW's AG I didn't feel the need for more, so History Scribe fits us best. nt - Trivium Academy 10:26 Jun 9 (0)
• The cost was a major factor for me. - Trivium Academy 5:12 Jun 9 (1)
  • Bonjour Jessica! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 5:15 Jun 9 (0)

Any opinions Lamplighter books? nt - Allison TX 4:46 Jun 9 (4)

• Thank you both! I just bought several of them at the hs conference and was hoping they were worth the price. nt - Allison TX 15:19 Jun 9 (0)
• These books have touched by kids hearts more than any others . . . - Momtofivegirls 11:25 Jun 9 (1)
  • Should be "knew" not "new"! nt - Momtofivegirls 11:27 Jun 9 (0)
• A friend has them and suggested them to me... - OhElizabeth 7:19 Jun 9 (0)

Is "Repairing the Ruins" by Douglas Wilson worth purchasing? It's not in our library... - Socal Sandra 4:42 Jun 9 (0)

How does one actually USE Guerber's Histories? (m) - Linda (Australia) 4:14 Jun 9 (7)

• We are doing Story of the 13 Colonies, the revised ones. - siloam 12:14 Jun 9 (0)
• We used Stories of the Greeks and Stories of the Romans this year.... - Mommyfaithe 5:51 Jun 9 (0)
• Here is what we are doing.... - RhondaM. 5:36 Jun 9 (1)
  • Oh..forgot... - RhondaM. 5:41 Jun 9 (0)
• We used Christine Miller's version of The Story of the Greeks, - Jean in CA 5:22 Jun 9 (0)
• Lol, Linda- I am right at the same place- great questions- hope you get answers! nt - Peela 5:06 Jun 9 (0)
• Great Questions..I'd like to hear it too...and did you know some are available online free - mama owl 4:27 Jun 9 (0)

Shiller Math ....or just general early math discussion.....open to all! .... (more) - Kelly in VA 3:36 Jun 9 (3)

• Shiller User here (m) - Vanna 12:46 Jun 9 (0)
• If you are available to represent Shiller at a convention, you can get a great discount! Call them for details--I almost did this, but went with Saxon instead. nt - Chris in VA 7:44 Jun 9 (0)
• If you like Saxon then you will probably like Shiller - Closeacademy 3:46 Jun 9 (0)

Ria or anyone actually.....I'm looking for opinions on Galore Park's 'So You Really Want to Learn Science 2'. nt - DawnUK 1:23 Jun 9 (2)

• I've never seen it...and only recently heard about it. Sorry! nt - Ria 7:00 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - DawnUK 23:24 Jun 9 (0)

Now that the USA postal costs are going to make it prohibitive to order from there for non-USA residents, I'm looking for alternatives? - Hannah 23:36 Jun 8 (4)

• You could try homeschoolestore.com. They offer downloads. nt - Patricia in ATL 6:34 Jun 9 (0)
• Have you tried www.homeschoolestore.com? They have ebooks that you can just download. nt - ilovemy6kids 6:28 Jun 9 (0)
• I empathise! - Yvette 1:20 Jun 9 (1)
  • Thanks for the names of the .au sites! (nt) - Hannah 23:15 Jun 9 (0)

First formal review. Please read and tell me what you think. - KidsHappen 22:17 Jun 8 (2)

• Small suggestions: - Vmsurbat 23:26 Jun 8 (1)
  • Answers - KidsHappen 8:41 Jun 9 (0)

English from the roots up... What age? - Ericaand3kids 22:01 Jun 8 (3)

• We are using it for 8th grade. nt - Mel 14:33 Jun 9 (0)
• I used it in a co-op class with a bunch of 4th graders. m - Patricia in ATL 6:06 Jun 9 (0)
• I use it with my 6th - 8th graders... - Midwest Momma 5:30 Jun 9 (0)

Does it bother anyone else? I was going to begin SOTW - teachermama 21:35 Jun 8 (43)

• I guess it depends on perspective... - Katrina 18:05 Jun 9 (0)
• That's why I chose MFW. It uses SOTW but they establish a Biblical foundation K-2 and teach SOTW with the Bible after that.nt - Lori 12:16 Jun 9 (0)
• I worried about that too, but SOTW 1 is GREAT for young children... - LNC 11:56 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Does it bother anyone else? I was going to begin SOTW - profmom 10:17 Jun 9 (0)
• I feel the same. We use MOH. nt - mom2abcd 9:05 Jun 9 (2)
  • I also used MOH for this reason. nt - siloam 14:04 Jun 10 (0)
  • I liked MOH for this very reason. nt - Julie in CA 9:58 Jun 9 (0)
• My concern is that so many DC are growing up with a disconnect btwn Scripture & academics. (sm) - Daisy 7:22 Jun 9 (9)
  • The way you phrase this suggests.... - WTMindy 19:57 Jun 9 (1)
    • I agree. They are not the only answer. nm - LisaNY 5:20 Jun 10 (0)
  • I will add that while MFW primarily uses the Bible for ancients in *elementary* grades, they.... - Donna A. 12:16 Jun 9 (1)
    • I don't use MFW but this is the approach I'm most comfortable with as well. nt - Heather in VA 14:42 Jun 9 (0)
  • I also want to teach history within a Biblical framework, but.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:00 Jun 9 (1)
    • Same experience here. I got rid of all my BJU materials (m) - LisaNY 5:22 Jun 10 (0)
  • ITA! I do *not* want my children learning history apart from the Bible. - Laurie in VA 9:17 Jun 9 (0)
  • Using Christian texts... - Tami 8:57 Jun 9 (1)
    • ITA with you Tami! Using a christian text is no guarantee. Parents must model a Biblical worldview but using christian texts makes it easier to keep things connected, IMO. nt - Daisy 9:06 Jun 9 (0)
• We used SOTW alongside the Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos--great combination! (nt) - Dawn in MI 7:09 Jun 9 (0)
• My Father's World uses SOTW 2,3,4, but uses the Old Testament as the spine for year 1 (nt) - Julie in MN 7:00 Jun 9 (0)
• I wanted more biblical history too... - King Alfred Academy 6:42 Jun 9 (0)
• Yes - there is no such thing as a "neutral" worldview - CarlaNY 6:31 Jun 9 (0)
• We find that combining programs solves this for us....VP is a good one to combine with SOTW. nt - Kelli in TN 6:11 Jun 9 (0)
• We began history with an Old Testament overview... - GVA 5:53 Jun 9 (0)
• If you want your children to have a strong Chrisitan worldview, you're already providing it outside of a neutral history book. - Trivium Academy 5:20 Jun 9 (1)
  • I'm sorry, this comes across a little harsh. nt - Trivium Academy 10:26 Jun 9 (0)
• Answer inside...but I have been posting as Teachnmama on this board would you mind adding something to your name so there is no confusion between us?...(m) - Teachnmama 5:06 Jun 9 (0)
• I do know what you mean. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:03 Jun 9 (0)
• It is tricky to figure out... - Jean in CA 5:02 Jun 9 (0)
• Most people do... - Tami 4:59 Jun 9 (1)
  • Another easy option is the add in the Veritas Press memory song and cards at history time.(nt) - Tami 5:00 Jun 9 (0)
• I didn't use SOTW, but had same issues with CHOW... - Another Lynn 3:57 Jun 9 (0)
• We really enjoyed SOTW I - Closeacademy 3:32 Jun 9 (0)
• One thing I like about SOTW is that it allows parents to decide what worldview to teach--as it should be... - dangermom 23:46 Jun 8 (2)
  • Exactly. (m) - FlockOfSillies 2:41 Jun 9 (1)
    • Yes. This is one reason...(kind of long) - dangermom 7:18 Jun 9 (0)
• First of all, I found SOTW to be completely compatable with a Christian Worldview.... - WTMindy 23:02 Jun 8 (1)
  • We did something similar. I got the idea from Rhemeword Bible, although I didn't follow that per se. - Carol in Cal. 18:19 Jun 9 (0)
• No. I explain the worldview of the stories and teach my child worldview. I would do that no matter what worldview SOTW had. <nt> - Karen in CO 22:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Yes. - Kristine out of lurking 22:35 Jun 8 (0)
• One option may be to apply WTM methods to Christian literature... - Karen K. in TX 22:31 Jun 8 (0)
• First we studied Genesis and creation and all the way up to the - frogpond1 22:26 Jun 8 (0)
• If you want them to have a strong Christian worldview, then simply model it [m] - Peek a Boo 21:45 Jun 8 (0)
• Perhaps you could discuss the stories in light of your worldview with your child, as you read? (m) - Stephanie not in TX 21:42 Jun 8 (0)

Voyages in English vs. Rod & Staff English? Can someone share the differences academic-wise? - Trivium Academy 21:06 Jun 8 (11)

• Jessica, VIE is a very solid grammar program. - momof7 12:46 Jun 9 (2)
  • I need to qualify my post by telling you that I teach *outside* of the textbook. - momof7 14:30 Jun 9 (1)
    • I'm developing the same type of teaching, b/c I see how it helps dd relate to what we're learning. - Trivium Academy 14:39 Jun 9 (0)
• I'm going to see if I can borrow a friend's R&S 3 to take longer, closer look. - Trivium Academy 11:05 Jun 9 (1)
  • Yes, that's best -- comparing VIE and R&S side by side if possible... - Lori D. 14:02 Jun 9 (0)
• Can only share about Voyages in English... - Lori D. 9:54 Jun 9 (1)
  • PS -- here's the link to lower on this board, of momof7 brief post on VIE for 2nd gr... - Lori D. 10:08 Jun 9 (0)
• P.s. - I know Analytical Grammar is rec. after Voyages. - can someone provide any insight? nt - Trivium Academy 5:25 Jun 9 (3)
  • Analytical Grammar is unrelated to anything you use earlier on... - Heather in VA 11:25 Jun 9 (2)
    • Thank you Heather, I'll pretend that I know... - Trivium Academy 12:22 Jun 9 (1)
      • LOL - we are required to test... - Heather in VA 13:09 Jun 9 (0)

What would you all suggest for geography for a 1st grader? All I know is GtG (m) - Laurie in VA 21:04 Jun 8 (3)

• We are going to use GTG....(m) - my2boysteacher 12:40 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: What would you all suggest for geography for a 1st grader? All I know is GtG (m) - Anne Marie 14:22 Jun 9 (0)
• I love The Geography Book by Caroline Arnold but it's very simple and doesn't cost much. - Trivium Academy 21:11 Jun 8 (0)

Any suggestions for an alternative to spelling time with web-site... - MRB 20:36 Jun 8 (0)

What is the e-mail address we are supposed to send requests for Galore Park materials to?nt - Ida 20:33 Jun 8 (1)

• ray at horrible books dot com nt - Patricia in ATL 20:38 Jun 8 (0)

Is it me? I'm trying to access Videotext website at http://www.videotexthomeschool.com/ and nothing is coming up. nt - Christy in CO 18:24 Jun 8 (2)

• it's working for me. nt - karenciavo 18:38 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks - I got it. It was my browser. nt - Christy in CO 19:15 Jun 8 (0)

For those who have actually DONE VP's Omnibus... - LauraQ 17:38 Jun 8 (2)

• You may also want to post this on the high school board... (link) - abbeyej 17:48 Jun 8 (1)
  • You know, I was *just* heading over there to do so. Thanks!! (nm) - LauraQ 17:57 Jun 8 (0)

Has anyone used the Concordia Language Villages summer youth programs? - Carol in Cal. 17:17 Jun 8 (4)

• We haven't used them, but know people who have and they strongly recommend these camps. They also have family camps in some languages. nt - oakmom 11:10 Jun 9 (1)
  • Oh, and after looking at their website again, I see that they now also offer homeschool family camps. - oakmom 11:40 Jun 10 (0)
• I guess drooling over the course offerings every year and wishing I could afford it doesn't count, does it? nt - Kelli in TN 18:24 Jun 8 (1)
  • That's pretty much what I've been doing, for the last 3 years. - Carol in Cal. 17:42 Jun 9 (0)

crafty moms.... what US history projects do you like for periods *other than* exploration & colonies? - Nicole M 17:05 Jun 8 (4)

• Couple of resources you might check: - Jenny in Florida 5:32 Jun 9 (0)
• WOWIO has a free ebook on Civil War Projects and WWII projects.nt - Janis in DE 3:44 Jun 9 (0)
• hm...you could plant a victory garden and can the produce! :D nt - dangermom 20:46 Jun 8 (0)
• I think it would be neat to do this type of thing with the WWI and WWII even something with technology. nt - 5knights3maidens 17:26 Jun 8 (0)

Where to start R&S Math after Singapore 4B? - LauraQ 16:57 Jun 8 (3)

• Look at the samples ... - MIch elle 17:11 Jun 8 (2)
  • I think you can see samples online here (link only) - Kimandtheboys 18:38 Jun 8 (0)
  • Thanks so much - LauraQ 17:23 Jun 8 (0)

Laura in China -- I answered your question about a logic stage history book down below (nt) - Linda in NE 16:27 Jun 8 (4)

• I just want to add here that more than one of these could be covered in a year (m) - Linda in NE 17:05 Jun 8 (3)
  • That looks really interesting - I'd love to see a sample if possible. Many thanks (nt) - Laura in China 18:51 Jun 8 (2)
    • If you will send me your e-mail addy, I will scan pages from a chapter of your choice and e-mail them to you. (nt) - Linda in NE 19:31 Jun 8 (1)
      • How about 'Pericles' - Laura in China 20:07 Jun 8 (0)

Math....Mastery or Spiral....which one??? - Lisa 16:12 Jun 8 (6)

• We've tried several of each, and I used to think it depended on the child, but (m) - angela in ohio 6:43 Jun 9 (0)
• my kids both clearly work better with mastery programs.. - Peela 4:28 Jun 9 (0)
• Spiral - Shari 4:06 Jun 9 (0)
• Mastery - Closeacademy 3:38 Jun 9 (0)
• I guess mine respond best (as do I) to mastery (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:00 Jun 8 (0)
• I prefer a "mildly" spiral program. - momof7 17:44 Jun 8 (0)

VP users, am I understanding the catalog right: grades 5-6 are American History only? (n/t) - Laurie in VA 16:05 Jun 8 (1)

• If you are still looking for the answer... - Praisefor3 6:20 Jun 10 (0)

Getty-Dubay users, where would i start my 11 and 8 yr old beginners? I am thinking Book C.nt - heathertije 15:46 Jun 8 (5)

• Yes, I'd say book C. And it does sound like you need extra practice sheets. nt - Regena in KY 17:40 Jun 8 (0)
• Definitely NOT A or B. nt - Reya 15:52 Jun 8 (0)
• I should mention they need LOTS of prctice to internalize things. nt - heathertije 15:48 Jun 8 (2)
  • In that case, I think you'll need to get the blackline masters as well *or* Educational Fontware or Startwrite to make extra practice sheets... - abbeyej 16:17 Jun 8 (1)
    • Although we aren't using GDI anymore, we used StartWrite to do everything from spelling to letters to the grandparents. I highly recommend it to supplement GDI! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 16:26 Jun 8 (0)

Geometry program for mathematically challanged mom - Suzy 14:37 Jun 8 (5)

• There are videos to go with Jacobs Geometry... - Jann in TX 18:50 Jun 8 (0)
• I was talking to Tom Clark at my convention last weekend. and last year - Testimony 17:58 Jun 8 (1)
  • I find it comparable in price... - Heather in VA 20:20 Jun 8 (0)
• VideoText also has out Geometry now. I think MUS also has Geometry. nt - Regena in KY 17:41 Jun 8 (0)
• Take a look at Teaching Textbooks - Maverick 15:28 Jun 8 (0)

We started The New World Explorers (TimeTravelers) and it has been fun...m - 5knights3maidens 14:20 Jun 8 (1)

• Well cool! I just ordered it to do this fall, glad to hear it's so great! nt - OhElizabeth 18:49 Jun 8 (0)

If you've used Climbing to Good English please review it and compare it to any other English programs you've used. TIA! nt - StacyTea 13:48 Jun 8 (2)

• We also used the first grade CTGE (m) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 10:28 Jun 10 (0)
• Re: If you've used Climbing to Good English please review it and compare it to any other English programs you've used. TIA! nt - Ashley 14:09 Jun 8 (0)

Has anyone made a schedule with My Pals Science 5A textbook and workbook (m) - mom2fourboys 13:32 Jun 8 (0)

Grammar for 2nd grade - Chris in VA 13:25 Jun 8 (23)

• We are about to start r & s 2. for 2nd grade. We did the complete fll (m) - Robin in CA 16:47 Jun 9 (0)
• I agree with those who say skip it until 3rd....also, Voyages has no...absolutely NO review, so I don't care for it.(nt) - Tami 13:08 Jun 9 (0)
• One More Vote For Skipping It (m) - Susan 6:31 Jun 9 (1)
  • The defs of FLL are really helpful though to create a foundation for discussing his writing and latin. I'd at least do those. Totally agree on the rest though. nt - OhElizabeth 7:28 Jun 9 (0)
• Be radical. Skip it and do more dictation. It all gets covered again in 3rd anyway. nt - OhElizabeth 18:51 Jun 8 (9)
  • I 2nd the vote skipping it! Dictation and copy work! nt - r 19:12 Jun 8 (0)
  • PS. Spoken as one who's in the mood to say any formal grammar we did this year was a waste. nt - OhElizabeth 18:52 Jun 8 (7)
    • What did you use OH Elizabeth?? nm - BarbinTN 19:39 Jun 8 (6)
      • R&S3 and bits of SG2. We also... - OhElizabeth 7:26 Jun 9 (5)
        • What is SG2? Did you do these for her 2nd grade year? sm - BarbinTN 11:53 Jun 9 (4)
          • Re: What is SG2? Did you do these for her 2nd grade year? sm - OhElizabeth 12:22 Jun 9 (3)
            • My logic would be that I have 2 upcoming - BarbinTN 13:03 Jun 9 (2)
              • My opinion is to teach grammar, but not from a textbook but from copywork. - momof7 13:53 Jun 9 (1)
                • This sounds great, however I find that unless I have it - BarbinTN 15:21 Jun 9 (0)
• I'm using R & S 2 now... - Donna T. 17:39 Jun 8 (0)
• EftTC and R&S user here - LauraQ 16:48 Jun 8 (1)
  • These are the same things that I like about R&S. I've also switched to the spelling. nt - Donna T. 17:43 Jun 8 (0)
• Growing With Grammar gets our vote. nt - heathertije 15:39 Jun 8 (0)
• I used R&S 2 and liked it. I used it to flesh out FLL more fully. sm - Zee 14:37 Jun 8 (0)
• I use VIE. - momof7 14:25 Jun 8 (0)
• FLL didn't work for me either. I think the Voyages looks good. - katie5 13:58 Jun 8 (0)
• What's the website address? nt. - T Baer 13:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • http://www.loyolaeducationgroup.org/levelviewer.asp?sectiondesc=V06 - Chris in VA 13:43 Jun 8 (0)

Left-brained mom trying to teach a right-brained 10yod. Help! (more) - Dawn in MI 13:19 Jun 8 (10)

• To all who responded, I am so grateful for your help. (please read on) - Dawn in MI 11:26 Jun 9 (0)
• rightbrained mum with rightbrained dd here..... - Peela 5:02 Jun 9 (0)
• Right-brained mom teaching a right-brained 11 yo dd ;-) - LauraQ 20:07 Jun 8 (0)
• Charlotte Mason sounds good to me. And what about unit studies? nt - Regena in KY 17:43 Jun 8 (0)
• I am a left-brained mom teaching a right-brained 11 yo dd.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:32 Jun 8 (0)
• Some book titles... - Lori D. 14:06 Jun 8 (2)
  • Lori, from the old board... - Elizabeth B. in NC 16:28 Jun 8 (1)
    • So glad things are working out so quickly for her! Brain maturity... - Lori D. 16:52 Jun 8 (0)
• My middle son was like this... - Tracie in TX 14:00 Jun 8 (0)
• I have a couple of right brained dd's - Karin 13:46 Jun 8 (0)

Skipping Rod and Staff Math grade level 6, 7, or 8.... anyone btdt? (m) - Erica in PA 13:19 Jun 8 (7)

• We skipped 6 with no problems.....m - Julieofsardis 21:11 Jun 8 (0)
• Here's a plan that will let you cover all the books in two years... - Rebecca in VA 19:03 Jun 8 (0)
• Just something to think about...don't know what your long range math plans are but (m) - Kimandtheboys 16:21 Jun 8 (2)
  • Yes, I'd like my dc to be able to get through Calculus in 12th grade, if at all possible. (m) - Erica in PA 16:41 Jun 8 (1)
    • We have the same plans as you for high school math for the rest of our kids (nt) - Kimandtheboys 18:43 Jun 8 (0)
• Take your pick... - MIch elle 15:43 Jun 8 (0)
• I am in the exact situation - six meadows 13:48 Jun 8 (0)

Did you know "Tales From the Odyssey CD Collection" -- the unabridged recording of all 6 books can be ordered for $19.72 from amazon? - Dawn K 12:44 Jun 8 (7)

• It's $16.76 at overstock.com nt - Carol 6:10 Jun 9 (0)
• thanks for the tip, just ordered it! Do you know if it contains the 3 volumes... - Jenny in Ca 16:45 Jun 8 (4)
  • I cannot access the blog -- it froze my computer - Dawn K 19:33 Jun 8 (0)
  • I cannot access the blog -- it froze my computer - Dawn K 19:30 Jun 8 (0)
  • I cannot access the blog -- it froze my computer - Dawn K 19:29 Jun 8 (0)
  • It contains all 6 books which are: - Dawn K 19:24 Jun 8 (0)
• Thanks for the info! I ordered from the marketplace... new for $10.34 shipped! Better than me reading all those:o) nt - mom2abcd 13:37 Jun 8 (0)

Can anyone here compare Rod & Staff math to CLE math and/or Rod & Staff English to CLE English? nt - StacyTea 11:58 Jun 8 (6)

• I found them to be very, very similar (m) - Christy B 16:58 Jun 8 (5)
  • Sorry, I didn't mean to leave you hanging! - Christy B 18:27 Jun 8 (1)
    • Got it! Thanks for sharing :-) And thanks to GVA too! nt - StacyTea 20:20 Jun 8 (0)
  • I would agree... - GVA 18:10 Jun 8 (0)
  • Christy, loved the detailed review, but how could you leave us hanging? What did you end up using? LOL! nt - StacyTea 17:31 Jun 8 (0)
  • So what did you end up using? nt - MIch elle 17:14 Jun 8 (0)

Help, ready to order but need vocabulary program for 6th and 4th. (more) - Angela Dawn in Maryland 11:43 Jun 8 (8)

• Wordly Wise is what my 4th grader is using. nt - Mel 14:39 Jun 9 (0)
• Megawords. nt - FlockOfSillies 2:45 Jun 9 (0)
• DD used Word Roots cd from BrightMinds when she was in 5th. m - Patricia in ATL 20:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Wordly Wise nt - mom2fourboys 14:04 Jun 8 (0)
• Not a program but.. - Jenny 13:41 Jun 8 (0)
• We're using Vocabulary for Achievement . . - JanOH 13:13 Jun 8 (0)
• We are doing Wordly wise 3000 - Jill 12:39 Jun 8 (0)
• I've just started Vocabulary Vine. - Carol in Cal. 12:06 Jun 8 (0)

If you start SWO in the middle of OPGTR, would you do the same if you are using PP? TIA!!nt - Liz in NC 11:37 Jun 8 (1)

• I always start spelling when my child can write easily and is not frustrated by spelling. - katie5 13:56 Jun 8 (0)

Do any of the UNIT Studies for History cover Everything including Science..(not sonlight) - ChicknEgg 11:25 Jun 8 (4)

• Christian Cottage Unit Studies do... - DB in NJ 14:18 Jun 8 (0)
• A World of Adventure (link only) - Maverick 13:03 Jun 8 (0)
• My Father's World... What grades are you.... - Donna A. 12:25 Jun 8 (0)
• My Father's World nt. - Dixie 11:32 Jun 8 (0)

Elson Readers users - ladyinsocal 11:15 Jun 8 (1)

• I believe the primary does correspond to Kindergarten...m - Paula in PA 11:36 Jun 8 (0)

Rod and Staff Math Level... - Anita in Ohio 11:08 Jun 8 (7)

• Thanks, everyone! I am going to look closely at the TOC for both years, and then... - Anita in Ohio 3:57 Jun 9 (0)
• Either way... - MIch elle 12:28 Jun 8 (0)
• have you been doing all the review and tests? - Nicole M 11:39 Jun 8 (4)
  • No advice, but I laughed when I read your post. Miquon drove me bonkers too! (more) - Dawn in MI 13:40 Jun 8 (1)
    • oh, Dawn, the only way I could end a lesson would be to let my son take a photo of his rod creations! - Nicole M 16:58 Jun 8 (0)
  • or what I plan - Lora 13:32 Jun 8 (1)
    • oooh, good idea! nt - Nicole M 16:59 Jun 8 (0)

Modern History and SOTW, I read in the book that SWB doesnt recommend this for early elementary. What have you used? TIA nt - Kimber 11:06 Jun 8 (3)

• Thanks ladies, your comments make sense. I think I'll do the same. It wil be easier. nt - Kimber 13:31 Jun 9 (0)
• I am going to go ahead and use it w/ my 2nd grader along with my elder two... - Lana in TX 11:57 Jun 9 (0)
• Well...I did read it to my 2nd and 4th grader. Preread the chapters on concentration camps and judge for yourself what to skip. nt - kRenee 14:26 Jun 8 (0)

Drawing with Children - do you schedule drawing once/week or daily? - CarlaNY 11:02 Jun 8 (1)

• I just got my book and am also planning this out. I have the same question. I was thinking once a week. nt - Liz in NC 11:45 Jun 8 (0)

Right Start or Singapore Math? - Chris in WA 10:54 Jun 8 (10)

• If you can only do one book of RightStart, make it level B... - OhElizabeth 18:58 Jun 8 (0)
• I've used RS, Singapore, and Miquon. - Reya 16:10 Jun 8 (0)
• I have used both. - Closeacademy 12:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • Re: I have used both. - Chris in WA 13:09 Jun 8 (0)
• For first grade lesson in RS, it would take us maybe 20-30 min.....m - Pensguys 12:36 Jun 8 (3)
  • We have used both Singapore and Right Start (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:09 Jun 8 (2)
    • Re: We have used both Singapore and Right Start (m) - Chris in WA 13:11 Jun 8 (1)
      • Chris, let me also say ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:28 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Right Start or Singapore Math? - Karin 12:07 Jun 8 (0)
• I haven't *used* Right Start, but I do know that it's much more teacher-intensive than SM. nt - FlockOfSillies 11:02 Jun 8 (0)

NEWS FLASH!!!! New Products at Galore Park...m - Patricia in ATL 10:46 Jun 8 (16)

• Important to make a distinction between Galore Park products and those they just distribute - Laura in China 18:58 Jun 8 (2)
  • That was part of my email to them. m - Patricia in ATL 20:31 Jun 8 (1)
    • Colleen just asked them about German - Laura in China 21:00 Jun 8 (0)
• is there a US distributor for these folks? - Nicole m 17:01 Jun 8 (5)
  • there is a thread down below under Galore Park where HorribleBooks.com is going to make an order......m - momof7 17:36 Jun 8 (4)
    • I believe the order is a definite "go" now. :o) I sent them an email earlier today. nt - abbeyej 18:27 Jun 8 (2)
      • Did you get an email with that response? I sent mine yesterday and my reply was he'd let me know.....m. - momof7 19:30 Jun 8 (1)
        • He said... - abbeyej 7:52 Jun 9 (0)
    • Link to original thread - momof7 17:41 Jun 8 (0)
• I can't tell if it's modern Greek or Koine Greek. If you find out, please let us know! nt - mom2abcd@yahoo.com 13:51 Jun 8 (3)
  • I asked them that as well. I will post as soon as I get a response. nt - Patricia in ATL 14:24 Jun 8 (0)
  • I think it's Attic Greek (Plato, dramatists) since it preps for an entrance exam. nt - julianna 14:08 Jun 8 (1)
    • Plus it has a picture of a little hoplite soldier. It can't be much younger than attic, right? (nt) - Adrian 15:13 Jun 8 (0)
• I wonder for what age? - Jenny 11:16 Jun 8 (2)
  • If it's like the other Prep programs, then it's US grades 5-7 (nt) - Laura in China 18:48 Jun 8 (0)
  • I have an email in to them. However, I am sure they are gone until Monday. (UK company) nt - Patricia in ATL 11:23 Jun 8 (0)

Anyone us CHC's Catholic Spellers? How do they compare to SWO? nt - Liz in NC 10:40 Jun 8 (1)

• They are very similar. I am using the My First Speller with my K until we start... - katie4 14:01 Jun 8 (0)

CC questions (GVA?) - Laurie in VA 9:49 Jun 8 (8)

• I originally joined a CC group that was about an hour from my home ... - LisaL 18:28 Jun 8 (0)
• TY all so much. I think we are going to skip CC for now. (m) - Laurie in VA 14:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • Sounds like you've made the right choice. nt - GVA 17:58 Jun 8 (0)
• Another consideration since it will take you.....m - Magnolia 13:28 Jun 8 (0)
• Do you have any other children? m - Pensguys 13:16 Jun 8 (0)
• A completely biased answer since I don't use CC.......but I would NOT drive an hour each way for a 6 yo. Upper elementary, maybe, but not for a baby. :) - momof7 11:41 Jun 8 (0)
• Answers... - GVA 11:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Have you priced the curriculum that you want...(m) - Mommy Newsom in NC 10:57 Jun 8 (0)

Jean, thanks for the magnetic letters info below! nt - MamaPapa 9:41 Jun 8 (5)

• Forgot to ask, did you have to buy all three products to have what you need for SWR phonos? nt - MamaPapa 9:42 Jun 8 (4)
  • I don't know if I needed all 3, but I couldn't resist LOL I would probably get all 3 though, they will fit nicely nt - Quiver0f10 9:48 Jun 8 (3)
    • Thanks-I realize "need" is a relative term to us curriculum junkies! LOL! nt - MamaPapa 10:27 Jun 8 (2)
      • Need...don't we all "need" curriculum.... LOL nt - Patricia in ATL 11:24 Jun 8 (0)
      • LOL nt - Quiver0f10 11:03 Jun 8 (0)

Please share favorite literature selections for 9/10 yo boy who loves The Chronicles of Narnia & Star Wars. (Preferably historical fiction.) nt - angela&4boys 9:31 Jun 8 (14)

• Thanks so much ladies! This is very helpful! nt - angela&4boys 17:46 Jun 8 (0)
• Rosemary Sutcliff: Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, The Lantern Bearers, Outcast, Warrior Scarlett, The Shining Company. All historical fiction. nt - Laurie4b 17:35 Jun 8 (1)
  • All wonderful books but not necessarily for 9-10yos! Maybe something by Nancy Rue (American historical fiction)? nt - 5wolfcubs 21:58 Jun 8 (0)
• My son just finished ripping through Alexander's Prydain series. He also loves the Squire's Tale series by Gerald Morris. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 15:34 Jun 8 (0)
• Our list -- from our 2 boys who love the same titles as yours : ) -- see inside... - Lori D. 13:35 Jun 8 (1)
  • PS: "reader" in above list means 4th gr. and below; "read aloud" = advanced 4th, or 5th gr. and above. (nt) - Lori D. 13:37 Jun 8 (0)
• The Battle for the Castle, The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop, Children of the New Forest by Captain Marryat(free online) and My Side of the Mountain (there is a nature study for this at Queens Homeschool) (nt) - Pat in MI 12:14 Jun 8 (0)
• Oh, and Rosemary Sutcliff wrote tons of great historical fiction... - dangermom 12:12 Jun 8 (0)
• C. Walter Hodges wrote some very exciting historical fiction... - dangermom 12:07 Jun 8 (0)
• My ds10 has enjoyed Narnia and... - Karen K. in TX 12:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Books by Llyod Alexander. My boys love(d) them. nt - momof7 11:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Redwall series *nm* - Kris 11:16 Jun 8 (0)
• 'Talking of Dragons:The CHildrens Writings of JRR Tolkein and CS Lewis' has a lot of great ideas...(m) - Mommy Newsom in NC 10:50 Jun 8 (0)
• Not historical fiction, but... - Wendi 10:21 Jun 8 (0)

Patricia ATL or Laura in China...please help me which ones to order from Galore Park..Thanks - Lyn NoCA 8:46 Jun 8 (18)

• Where are the samples? I'd really like to see this.nt - Penny (in Texas) 10:27 Jun 8 (14)
  • It looks like they have been moved....m - Patricia in ATL 10:42 Jun 8 (13)
    • Links for Samples for LP1... - abbeyej 16:37 Jun 8 (3)
      • Wow, they memorize their Noun cases very differently - frogpond1 19:50 Jun 8 (1)
        • It really is not that big a deal....m - Patricia in ATL 20:37 Jun 8 (0)
      • Wonderful! These samples are a great snippet of this program. I can assure you all 3 books have this same style. nt - Patricia in ATL 16:45 Jun 8 (0)
    • It this too difficult for a 4th grader? The workbook sample looks much more difficult than LCI which we are doing now. nt - Penny (in Texas) 10:55 Jun 8 (8)
      • I started my daughter in Latin Prep at 9 years old with no problems. I found the SYRWTL Spanish to move too fast for that age. nt - Melissa B 11:16 Jun 8 (0)
      • I did this with my 10 year old and will start in the fall with my 9 year old. m - Patricia in ATL 11:04 Jun 8 (6)
        • I have tried to like LC1, really I have. But I just *don't*. I have been wanting to buy Latin Prep since - momof7 11:44 Jun 8 (1)
          • I am certain you will love it. nt - Patricia in ATL 11:53 Jun 8 (0)
        • I think I'm sold! Let me know if I'm leaving something out... - Penny (in Texas) 11:14 Jun 8 (3)
          • You've got it. m - Patricia in ATL 11:52 Jun 8 (2)
            • no....please fill me in..nt - Penny (in Texas) 17:09 Jun 8 (1)
              • link - momof7 17:42 Jun 8 (0)
• I completely agree....m - Patricia in ATL 10:04 Jun 8 (1)
  • SYRWTL Spanish review.....m - Patricia in ATL 20:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Both Latin Prep and SYRWTLL start from the beginning of Latin learning - Laura in China 9:00 Jun 8 (0)

Thoughts on history plans... - King Alfred Academy 8:02 Jun 8 (11)

• Thanks so much for your input... - King Alfred Academy 6:57 Jun 9 (0)
• I like your general plan... - Ali in Oregon 9:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Well this is only my suggestion but... - OhElizabeth 8:45 Jun 8 (1)
  • Guess I should clarify... - OhElizabeth 8:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Not to throw a wrench in your plans, but there will eventually be 6 books in the Omnibus series... - Beth in Central TX 8:42 Jun 8 (2)
  • VP Omnibus is 2 rotations of a 3 yr. history cycle. nt - MIch elle 8:45 Jun 8 (1)
    • Good point. I was just assuming she would drop Omnibus I & II to fit the remaining books into a high school schedule. (more) - Beth in Central TX 9:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Thoughts on history plans... - Trivium Academy 8:21 Jun 8 (1)
  • There's another factor. - Trivium Academy 8:52 Jun 8 (0)
• sure... - Susan in TN 8:16 Jun 8 (0)
• From another planner. . . - Pam in MA 8:11 Jun 8 (0)

Where can I find educational games using double nine dominoes? - Dawn K 7:38 Jun 8 (1)

• Don't know if this helps... - Lori D. 13:47 Jun 8 (0)

For those that use BJU math, would it be too much to do BJU 5 and RS Geometry ? - Karie 7:02 Jun 8 (2)

• Re: For those that use BJU math, would it be too much to do BJU 5 and RS Geometry ? - Louise 15:21 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks, this was very helpful! nt - Karie 16:32 Jun 8 (0)

Patricia in ATL and any other interested.....Breaking the Barrier (French and Spanish) will sell all teaching materials to homeschoolers! - momof7 6:55 Jun 8 (5)

• This looks great, but seems to move VERY fast. - Paula H 11:14 Jun 8 (1)
  • I just wanted to point out that I am looking at this for an 8th grader, not elementary age. - momof7 11:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Ooh...this looks good. I've been searching... - Magic Wand 8:03 Jun 8 (2)
  • I am so sorry.....m - Patricia in ATL 10:03 Jun 8 (1)
    • Oh, please don't be... - Magic Wand 10:10 Jun 8 (0)

Spanish vs Latin for 6th grader - rebeccalizzie 6:50 Jun 8 (10)

• Spanish. - Reya 16:16 Jun 8 (2)
  • Okay, Reya...we're into Spanish...what is your recommendation for a non-Spanish speaking - Magic Wand 16:54 Jun 8 (1)
    • A few recs! - Reya 3:15 Jun 10 (0)
• Some excellent points, thank you - rebeccalizzie 14:03 Jun 8 (1)
  • Exactly! And I'd be surprised if your ps offers Latin. :o) nm - LisaNY 5:25 Jun 10 (0)
• If she can easily take Spanish at school, do Latin now. nt - strider 9:58 Jun 8 (0)
• I would go with Latin for now (m) - LisaNY 9:14 Jun 8 (0)
• I would do and we do do Latin without really even thinking about anything else now... - Adrian 8:41 Jun 8 (0)
• Well... - Testimony 8:18 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Spanish vs Latin for 6th grader - JanOH 7:19 Jun 8 (0)

Considering Tapestry of Grace, please look this over, am I nuts? finishing Ancients with 5th and 6th grader - r 6:50 Jun 8 (12)

• Yes.....sm - LisaWA 8:08 Jun 8 (6)
  • Lisa, that's not very nice of you to tell r she's nuts... - Maverick 15:32 Jun 8 (4)
    • You are a funny gal..... good eye! *Ü* Wish you were on this side of the Mountains today...sm - LisaWA 7:10 Jun 9 (1)
      • Ooh, me, too - Maverick 10:06 Jun 9 (0)
    • I knew what you meant, and thanks for all the good advice! nt - r 19:19 Jun 8 (0)
    • LOL! Oh man! No... not yes to nuts!! LOL what a typo.... yes she can do it! nt - LisaWA 16:50 Jun 8 (0)
  • I agree with Lisa...it's doable... - LaurainKs 12:03 Jun 8 (0)
• Not at all... - Magic Wand 7:28 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Considering Tapestry of Grace, please look this over, am I nuts? finishing Ancients with 5th and 6th grader - Trivium Academy 7:13 Jun 8 (3)
  • posting at TOG - r 8:13 Jun 8 (2)
    • Re: posting at TOG - Trivium Academy 8:26 Jun 8 (1)
      • I just got my CD and multi media pack yesterday, I am really excited to dive into it... - Jenny in Ca 9:31 Jun 8 (0)

How does classical education look in your home? - Night Elf 6:45 Jun 8 (3)

• I'll share.. - Jean in CA 7:09 Jun 8 (2)
  • I try to do this, too, but....(m) - Regena in KY 17:57 Jun 8 (0)
  • Thank you for sharing Jean. I truly appreciate it. NT - Night Elf 8:34 Jun 8 (0)

Need encouragement or the hard facts about writing. Ds did awful on the BJU writing assessments. (long) sm - Zee 6:42 Jun 8 (21)

• One thought about proof reading.. - Tracie in TX 19:01 Jun 8 (0)
• If your child had actually *done* BJU English 4, he would have known how to write those things correctly! - Rebecca in VA 8:01 Jun 8 (3)
  • I think Rebecca could be right. - Cindyg 21:51 Jun 8 (0)
  • I have to respectfully disagree... - WendyWords 8:30 Jun 8 (1)
    • Seems one of the lessons of the day is to stick with a program. Thanks ladies!! nt - Zee 13:42 Jun 8 (0)
• I think you are expecting too much from a 4th grader... - MIch elle 7:45 Jun 8 (3)
  • One more plug of encouragement on the spelling... - Lori D. 14:18 Jun 8 (1)
    • Thanks for the continued encouragement. We started Megawords this past year...sm - Zee 14:44 Jun 8 (0)
  • Thanks for the encouragement Michelle. I will try to be more patient in all of this. sm - Zee 13:39 Jun 8 (0)
• Sounds like the assessment *did* help you assess the writing and help you... - Lori D. 7:20 Jun 8 (3)
  • Thanks Lori! You're right, I did get what I needed to know out of it. sm - Zee 13:37 Jun 8 (2)
    • And here are hugs of encouragement for you, (((Zee)))... - Lori D. 14:11 Jun 8 (1)
      • You are so sweet!! Thank you for sharing your experience!!! nt - Zee 14:46 Jun 8 (0)
• All I'll say is that my dc did so well and learned so much doing the IEW 4 day intensive! and we haven't done much writing. Be careful of trying to include too much writing and too many different types of writing. Pick the method you/ your ds does well in and then just do a little everyday. He'll get it ! nt - r 6:57 Jun 8 (3)
  • Good advice about too many different kinds of writing. I'm trying to write out a ...sm - Zee 7:49 Jun 8 (2)
    • Goals on paper are so good! Just don't make new goals every month,lol. I did this a lot last year for my ds who was struggling with spelling. Finally I found a good match for him a threw out all the others. nt - r 8:08 Jun 8 (1)
      • Yes, that's the idea. REALLY think through the plan and then stick with it. nt - Zee 13:32 Jun 8 (0)
• I have some thoughts about editing. - Night Elf 6:53 Jun 8 (1)
  • Thanks Beth. I do give checklists and in the normal scheme of things...sm - Zee 7:45 Jun 8 (0)
• If BJU is the standard for your assessment, what about going ahead and doing... - OhElizabeth 6:53 Jun 8 (1)
  • Good point. I don't really want to make BJU my standard, but...sm - Zee 7:41 Jun 8 (0)

Hakim's history of science books - any reviews? - Laura in China 6:38 Jun 8 (7)

• I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate her writing style, but the content is decent (m) - Stephanie not in TX 21:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 19:27 Jun 8 (0)
• Love them so far. . . - Stephanie Z 15:08 Jun 8 (0)
• Another YES vote. - Kristine out of lurking 14:13 Jun 8 (0)
• Love them- I am using them as a spine to my American Heritage studies. I bought them before I began to homeschool! - Classic Mom 11:17 Jun 8 (0)
• Just got them... - Jenny 7:20 Jun 8 (0)
• FWIW: My son read them on his own and really enjoyed them. nt - Laura in CT 7:01 Jun 8 (0)

Yet another history question - momof5 6:17 Jun 8 (7)

• With Hakim, I recommend trying it from the library before buying it.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:31 Jun 8 (0)
• Have you thought of Christine Miller's Guerber books? - Jean in CA 7:37 Jun 8 (0)
• We used Landmark.. - Jenny 7:26 Jun 8 (1)
  • I'll second Landmark - LauraQ 17:05 Jun 8 (0)
• Personally I think Hakim is hard going for a 3rd grader - Laura in China 6:21 Jun 8 (2)
  • It would be great for your older child, though. nt - Kathy in MD 6:21 Jun 9 (0)
  • Yep...I agree.... - Tammy 6:53 Jun 8 (0)

grammar review for rising ninth grader - Alicia 6:13 Jun 8 (2)

• Take a look at Analytical Grammar - Mama Owl 1:38 Jun 9 (0)
• I stayed with Abeka all the way through Grammar and Comp III and liked its thoroughness. nt - Regena in KY 17:59 Jun 8 (0)

Tami, I have a question about a book your DD read last year. - Rhonda in TX 5:58 Jun 8 (3)

• Re: Tami, I have a question about a book your DD read last year. - Tami 13:01 Jun 9 (1)
  • Okay. Thanks. - Rhonda in TX 23:04 Jun 9 (0)
• Not last year. This year. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 7:38 Jun 8 (0)

Help R&S math or Saxon? - annbrink 5:54 Jun 8 (12)

• Thanks for the replies. They have been so helpful!! (nm) - annbrink121 20:30 Jun 8 (0)
• I love Rod & Staff Math. It's more orderly than Saxon... - Rebecca in VA 7:53 Jun 8 (0)
• I love R&S. I currently have an aversion so strong to Saxon I'm going to try to avoid it w/my other 3. Bad experience. nt - Belinda 7:38 Jun 8 (0)
• Personally, I prefer R&S over Saxon... - Beth in Central TX 7:04 Jun 8 (7)
  • May I ask a question... - Magic Wand 8:06 Jun 8 (6)
    • I have my math-oriented son one grade level ahead in math regardless of the program. (more) - Beth in Central TX 8:53 Jun 8 (3)
      • Thanks for the good advice. It's helpful to hear somone put it in pespective - Magic Wand 9:11 Jun 8 (2)
        • Well... - Beth in Central TX 9:42 Jun 8 (1)
          • Great. Thank you, Beth. nt - Magic Wand 10:11 Jun 8 (0)
    • Put her in fourth.... - Rebecca in VA 8:18 Jun 8 (1)
      • Thanks..I know I responded to you earlier... - Magic Wand 9:28 Jun 8 (0)
• Can't speak for R&S, since I haven't used it, but Saxon . . . - Kris 6:03 Jun 8 (0)

Your opinions please. I was thinking of completing the SOTW for each year. On the 5th year, we would do A History of the US by Hakim. .. - T Baer 5:49 Jun 8 (1)

• We do something similar, but our year out is Chinese history - Laura in China 5:54 Jun 8 (0)

Why or Why Not Latin? - Classic Mom 5:34 Jun 8 (6)

• It makes my kids smarter than me. . . - Stephanie Z 15:12 Jun 8 (0)
• It makes my kids smarter than me. . . - Stephanie Z 15:11 Jun 8 (0)
• I asked the same thing last fall...m - Ann in WA 9:42 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Why Latin? - Kris 6:07 Jun 8 (1)
  • Here's something these why teach latin articles don't say... - Adrian 7:41 Jun 8 (0)
• Some articles... (m) - Plaid Dad 6:04 Jun 8 (0)

Latin podcast... - Dee in MI 5:30 Jun 8 (1)

• This looks promising.....THANK YOU!!!!! nt - Patricia in ATL 11:22 Jun 8 (0)

Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels for Third Graders - Staci in FL 5:01 Jun 8 (9)

• These same books are also listed in later year for WTM - - Christy in CO 9:10 Jun 8 (0)
• Usborne has out nice children's versions of these now, too! nt - Regena in KY 7:35 Jun 8 (0)
• We also read Gulliver's Travels, but it was an abridged version for kids, can't remember the edition because we checked that one out at the lib, nt - Deborah 6:57 Jun 8 (0)
• We did in third grade ~ I found an unabridged modern English edition which was nice ~ m - Deborah 6:52 Jun 8 (1)
  • Great! This is exactly the input I'm looking for. - Staci in FL 6:59 Jun 8 (0)
• I haven't read Robinson Crusoe in a while, but my son Calvin has - Laura in China 6:03 Jun 8 (3)
  • Oh my. Sheesh...Cannibalism... - Staci in FL 6:08 Jun 8 (2)
    • For what it is worth... - KimberlyOR 12:01 Jun 9 (1)
      • I meant to add... - KimberlyOR 12:02 Jun 9 (0)

NOVA SCOTIANS or other Maritimers...(x-post) Is anyone going to the NSHEA conference on Friday night in Waverley or Saturday in Lantz? I'd like to meet some other WTM-minded people in this part of the world! :) nt - Colleen in NS 4:53 Jun 8 (0)

about math and science lessons vs. history and languages - Testimony 4:50 Jun 8 (0)

Want to share plans for 3rd grade? - Another Lynn 4:36 Jun 8 (35)

• It's good to get this in writing...(m) - Teachnmama 19:32 Jun 8 (0)
• Here's ours.... - Kelly in VA 18:14 Jun 8 (0)
• plans for my dd - TNLisa 14:36 Jun 8 (1)
  • HWT, Mindbenders, and Rightstart Math games too! - TNLisa 14:37 Jun 8 (0)
• My plan... - Donna T. 12:10 Jun 8 (0)
• still in progress - but so far.... - Anne Marie 11:39 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Want to share plans for 3rd grade? - Suzy 10:50 Jun 8 (0)
• Thanks for all the great responses! What fun! Here's mine so far - Another Lynn 10:06 Jun 8 (0)
• Very happy with what we're doing..3rd gr - Lyn No CA 8:42 Jun 8 (0)
• 3rd grade plans - Daisy 8:17 Jun 8 (1)
  • Forgot copywk/dication. nt - Daisy 8:17 Jun 8 (0)
• 3rd grade coming up... - Susan in TN 8:03 Jun 8 (0)
• Our plans - Julia in Sk 6:16 Jun 8 (0)
• Our 3rd - Quiver0f10 5:55 Jun 8 (6)
  • Our list - Staci in FL 6:05 Jun 8 (4)
    • Woops...that should be under the OP. I also fogot Latin...we are using Lively Latin. nt - Staci in FL 6:14 Jun 8 (3)
      • Staci, What is the VP way of teaching Literature?? - Mommyfaithe 6:28 Jun 8 (2)
        • Run, don't walk, to www.wordmp3.com and listen to Emily Fisher's lecture on teaching literature to grammar stage students. - Staci in FL 6:40 Jun 8 (1)
          • Thanks.... I will listen...I love Emily and Ty Fischers lectures - Mommyfaithe 6:53 Jun 8 (0)
  • Whoops, I forgot latin-Latin For Children A - Quiver0f10 6:02 Jun 8 (0)
• Developing our plans NOW! - ChicknEgg(Formerly mama Owl) 5:53 Jun 8 (0)
• Somewhere in between 2nd & 3rd - Jenny 5:48 Jun 8 (0)
• Here's mine.... - Elm in NJ 5:45 Jun 8 (1)
  • I forgot French.. Memoria Press and Ecoutez parlez 3, 4 and Elementary Spanish for spanish. nt - Elm in NJ 5:54 Jun 8 (0)
• Good timing! I was just working out my plans/schedule yesterday! - Rebecca S 5:41 Jun 8 (0)
• Mine - momof7 5:21 Jun 8 (2)
  • Momof7...What are you doing with your kiddoes for Med/ Ren?? We are doing this time period next year too... - Mommyfaithe 6:33 Jun 8 (1)
    • Only have a sec.....just came in to answer the phone (see post above about Breaking the Barrier) - momof7 7:00 Jun 8 (0)
• We just finished 3rd grade so here it is - Testimony 5:12 Jun 8 (5)
  • I forgot Latin. We did Prima Latina. It fell in line with Writing Tales. nt - Testimony 7:45 Jun 8 (0)
  • Same here . . . - Sheila in OK 5:54 Jun 8 (3)
    • And ours.....(m) - Regena in KY 7:55 Jun 8 (2)
      • What's the ISBN for the book Elements? - mom2abcd 10:14 Jun 8 (1)
        • Well....(m) - Regena in KY 18:07 Jun 8 (0)
• here's ours... m - adrienne 4:45 Jun 8 (0)

I am really happy with Harmony Fine Arts!! - Fay up North 4:04 Jun 8 (2)

• Great news. I'm a few weeks away from ordering. What option did you choose? - Magic Wand 7:23 Jun 8 (1)
  • I e-mailed Barbara and told - Fay up North 9:41 Jun 8 (0)

Singapore CWP 5 question - Sue in St Pete 3:39 Jun 8 (2)

• As far as I remember, they are. nt - Testimony 4:51 Jun 8 (0)
• Yep - nt - Coffee Bean 4:09 Jun 8 (0)

Medieval Movies? Any suggestions? (m) - Linda (Australia) 3:39 Jun 8 (13)

• If you can find it...Brother Sun, Sister Moon. nt - Ellie 13:02 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Medieval Movies? Any suggestions? (m) - Reya 16:32 Jun 8 (0)
• I guess Princess Bride and Shrek don't count? I love LadyHawke too! nt - ali in Oregon 10:02 Jun 8 (6)
  • I will admit... we watched Princess bride! we love it... its a classic here in our casa.... nt - LisaWa 10:11 Jun 8 (5)
    • Oh, I love it, too! *g* I just wouldn't "count" it for class! nt - Reya 3:16 Jun 10 (1)
      • No.... its just for "fun".... we love it.... nt *Ü* - LisaWa 8:26 Jun 11 (0)
    • Well, Duh! I didn't think of those two - we have them as well (and love them both!). nt - Linda (Australia) 18:34 Jun 8 (2)
      • INCONCEIVABLE!!!!! [hee hee. sorry -couldn't resist :-) ...] nt - Pique a Boo 22:23 Jun 8 (1)
        • LOL....... I love it! *Ü* - LisaWA 7:05 Jun 9 (0)
• might be to old for some of the kids - LisaWA 8:16 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Medieval Movies? Any suggestions? (m) - FranW 6:47 Jun 8 (0)
• Not fictional or for the younger kids, but Teaching Co has their medieval history on sale right now. - momof7 5:38 Jun 8 (0)
• Not a movie but a tv series... Brother Cadfael is a wonderful show about a 'detective' monk in 12th century England. (nt) - Brit 4:18 Jun 8 (0)

So what percentage of time do you spend on different subjects? - Laura in China 2:30 Jun 8 (7)

• According to my HSTracker records... - erica 13:54 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: So what percentage of time do you spend on different subjects? - Melissa B 7:55 Jun 8 (0)
• I think this is really going to depend significantly on grade level. - momof7 5:06 Jun 8 (2)
  • You're right - I should have said that that was my 10yo (nt) - Laura in China 5:24 Jun 8 (1)
    • This is my 7yo - Laura in China 5:40 Jun 8 (0)
• What we came up with - Closeacademy 4:39 Jun 8 (1)
  • our schedule - Tamarind 5:20 Jun 8 (0)

Annals of the World, is this a resource worth purchasing? (nt) - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 0:16 Jun 8 (3)

• Thank you both, that is exactly what I needed to know because I didn't think I would use it much (it looks great though).(nt) - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 12:41 Jun 8 (0)
• I have it! It looks beautiful on the shelf...but I've never read it. Do you use *resources* a lot? After 8 yrs of homeschooling, I am realizing I don't. :( nt - 5wolfcubs 7:11 Jun 8 (0)
• It's huge! It has a tremendous amount of detailed historical information... - Rebecca in VA 2:49 Jun 8 (0)

Does anyone other than Peacehill Press sell the SOTW tests? (nt) - Colleen 0:00 Jun 8 (1)

• Rainbow Resource Center. nm - Carmen & Co. 0:49 Jun 8 (0)

One-volume narrative history for logic stage? - Laura in China 23:58 Jun 7 (8)

• I really like the history book that K12 has published, and it is available for purchase by itself (m) - Linda in NE 16:24 Jun 8 (2)
  • Where do you purchase the book by itself? nt - Stephanie not in TX 21:48 Jun 8 (0)
  • I'd love to see some pages - is it story-based? Email inside - Laura in China 18:12 Jun 8 (0)
• There isn't one, Laura. I've been searching for months. HO is close but reads like a textbook after doing SOTW. nm - Carmen & Co. 14:36 Jun 8 (0)
• Gombrich's A Little History of the World? - Trivium Academy 11:58 Jun 8 (2)
  • Thanks - I'll look into Gombrich and the others(nt) - Laura in China 18:14 Jun 8 (0)
  • I totally forgot about HO, but - Carmen & Co. 14:34 Jun 8 (0)
• So, there is really nothing out there for logic stage?? nt - Melissa B 11:06 Jun 8 (0)

Stratton House Home Science Adventures...good? What about TOPS electricity and magnetism?... - Magic Wand 23:37 Jun 7 (14)

• My children loved these science kits! - Kelley 13:08 Jun 8 (0)
• haven't done Stratton House, TOPS electricity was excellent, TOPS magnetism was boring (nt) - AngieW in Texas 8:01 Jun 8 (2)
  • Did it take a lot of prep work? - Magic Wand 8:07 Jun 8 (1)
    • I had the supply kits from SL (nt) - AngieW in Texas 14:26 Jun 8 (0)
• If you're just looking to add on some hands-on... - Lori D. 7:29 Jun 8 (2)
  • Aahh...you've used both!.... - Magic Wand 7:57 Jun 8 (1)
    • hmmm... science... - Lori D. 16:05 Jun 8 (0)
• Wand, we've really been enjoying... - OhElizabeth 6:17 Jun 8 (2)
  • Hmmm...GVA and Tami like this too. I wasn't really looking for - Magic Wand 7:39 Jun 8 (1)
    • 3rd. nt - OhElizabeth 19:03 Jun 8 (0)
• Don't you mean Zoo 2? (Swimming) ;) nt - Pensguys 5:28 Jun 8 (1)
  • Yes...I'm continually getting that one confused...thanks. nt - Magic Wand 7:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Did you know that you can buy those science kits by themselves? (m)... - TarponGirl 23:47 Jun 7 (1)
  • Did you think... - Magic Wand 7:34 Jun 8 (0)

TT Math 7 - questions for those who have used this (a thanks to those who are reading my many math posts trying to figure it all out) ..... - Christy in CO 21:44 Jun 7 (1)

• My ds11, is using TT7 along with MUS because some of the topics in TT7 are new to him. He love this program! so do I! My ds also didn't like math but it is getting better. The program is just like the sample video and I've heard lots of reviews from families who's dc didn't like math, but did well and enjoyed math with TT. they have a 30 $ back guarentee, go for it! nt - r 6:41 Jun 8 (0)

For those going from RightStart E into BJU-what level BJU would one be in after finishing RS E? nt - MamaPapa-who needs to go to bed rather than thinking WAAY ahead about math! 20:59 Jun 7 (3)

• We went to BJU 5 with great success. (nt) - Louise 15:27 Jun 8 (0)
• I was planning to use Fundamentals of Math with the DVD program... - Ferdie 7:27 Jun 8 (0)
• I'm considering level 5-but I need to SEE the book in person to determine that. Going to CHEC conference next weekend for this purpose. nt - Karei 7:04 Jun 8 (0)

The Unofficial WTM Board Home School Abbreviations page has a new home ... - Debbie in Plano 20:25 Jun 7 (2)

• Thanks for keeping your list updated... I've got one more for you: - Kay in Cal 20:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Thank you, thank you!! You're saving me from a serious brain sprain! - kel 20:35 Jun 7 (0)

Brit - a question about your response to my post re. MUS & Aleks.... - Christy in CO 20:22 Jun 7 (1)

• We use ALEKS very informally... - Brit 4:32 Jun 8 (0)

Looking into Hands and Hearts Kits for American History... - Jean in CA 20:16 Jun 7 (3)

• Yes!! The kits are great for both boys & girls. nt - Mel 14:43 Jun 9 (0)
• Definitely! - Maverick 21:33 Jun 7 (1)
  • This is helpful.. thank you! I can't wait for real buffalo horn! :) nt - Jean in CA 17:07 Jun 8 (0)

For italic handwriting, which do you prefer and why? Beautiful Handwriting for Children or Getty-Dubay? Any others? nt - heathertije 20:02 Jun 7 (2)

• I like & used Getty-Dubay, but didn't love the transition to cursive... (m) - TarponGirl 23:52 Jun 7 (1)
  • We've used this also. While I agree that the transition is somewhat messy for youngers.....(m) - Regena in KY 8:26 Jun 8 (0)

Questions about My Pal Science by Singapore... - Teresa in MO 20:01 Jun 7 (2)

• Some answers - Closeacademy 4:42 Jun 8 (0)
• Re: Questions about My Pal Science by Singapore... - Dot 4:24 Jun 8 (0)

matin latin vs latin primer vs LFC = now I'm really confused - HollyDay 20:01 Jun 7 (4)

• I'm a broken record... - Susan in TN 8:24 Jun 8 (1)
  • yes, you understand where I am coming from =thanks! nt - HollyDay 16:36 Jun 8 (0)
• LFC gets good reviews, but - Sue in St Pete 3:31 Jun 8 (0)
• Well.... - TarponGirl 0:00 Jun 8 (0)

TOG users...is TOG too much to use for a 2nd and K'er?? Smart to start cycle now while they are young or smart to wait 2 more years??? nt - All4Him 19:58 Jun 7 (9)

• I agree.. it depends on you.... - LisaWA 8:37 Jun 8 (0)
• A lot depends on the time you have available and what your priorities are... - GVA 5:49 Jun 8 (0)
• TOG is on it's way to our house now... - Trivium Academy 21:08 Jun 7 (0)
• I agree with Magic Wand.....m - Pensguys 20:36 Jun 7 (0)
• Our story... - Magic Wand 20:25 Jun 7 (3)
  • Exactly! - Shari 7:41 Jun 8 (0)
  • Well, said! nt - Fay up North 3:56 Jun 8 (0)
  • ITA! nt - Quiver0f10 3:42 Jun 8 (0)
• You can use the lower grammar level for your K & 2nd and the rhetoric level for yourself. nt - karenciavo 20:24 Jun 7 (0)

Latin/Greek questions-What ages are people using Elementary Greek with? It looks (more) - MamaPapa 19:26 Jun 7 (2)

• I started a little later - Maverick 22:01 Jun 7 (0)
• I started Greek and Latin at different ages...m - Patricia in ATL 21:33 Jun 7 (0)

What is a great hometeaching Piano lesson book for a mom that hasn't played since 4th grade...want to teach the kids as I re-learn?? Thanks! nt - kel 19:25 Jun 7 (5)

• Thomson's. There are notes for the teacher in the text. Teaching Little Fingers to Play is for young beginners. nt. - Kim in TN 9:51 Jun 8 (0)
• I love the Alfred books. They are completely self-explanatory and fun! (nt) - buddhabelly 20:00 Jun 7 (0)
• How old are your children? Bastien and Alfred are popular and relatively self-teaching. There are some programs for littler children, too. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:38 Jun 7 (2)
  • They are 12, 9, 7, 6 and 5...mostly thinking of the oldest 3 to start...adding in the little ones as we get going more. nt - kel 20:29 Jun 7 (1)
    • Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts for the youngers - JenB 22:25 Jun 7 (0)

Pensguys-- I posted a response to your Singapore/BJU question below, just in case you're still curious :o) (nt) - Virginia Heather 19:19 Jun 7 (1)

• Thanks .nt - Pensguys 19:45 Jun 7 (0)

Do you feel this way sometimes??? (m) - Dianne-TX 19:09 Jun 7 (14)

• Oh! I am SUCH a rule-follower...(m) - MelissaM in NC 15:28 Jun 8 (0)
• I think WTM is meant to be a means of mindstorming with you to help give you ideas so you can pick what will work best for your own family. nt - Regena in KY 8:29 Jun 8 (0)
• you will gain confidence as you go.... - Peela 23:17 Jun 7 (0)
• I've never followed TWTM as written since I discovered it 8 years ago. My kid's personalities and learning styles would not allow it--grin. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Sigh of relief... I'm glad I'm not alone. I agree with what you all said. I have my good moments and then my anxious moments. This was only our first year, so I'm gradually settling into "our way" instead of a "right" way. Reading all the questions and responses on this board helps a lot too! I see everyone doing it the way that fits them, not fitting into some plan completely. Thanks for helping ease my mind. nt - Dianne-TX 20:22 Jun 7 (0)
• Daily effort, regardless of your books or method, is the key imho. If you've got that down, you're golden. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:53 Jun 7 (0)
• I see WTM as an inspirational reference not a plan to follow in every detail - Laura in China 19:38 Jun 7 (3)
  • I completely agree....m - Patricia in ATL 21:42 Jun 7 (2)
    • We've got to stop agreeing with each other if we want to quash the scurrilous rumour that we are actually just one person. (nt) - Laura in China 1:57 Jun 8 (1)
      • ROTFL.......I just did it again above. nt - Patricia in ATL 10:10 Jun 8 (0)
• Not alone... - Trivium Academy 19:19 Jun 7 (2)
  • Jessica- Tell me more about French vs. Latin, I feel this same way, but I worry I will regret not doing Latin... - Classic Mom 5:25 Jun 8 (1)
    • French vs. Latin - Trivium Academy 6:59 Jun 8 (0)
• You are definitely not alone! More people are eclectic than follow a single plan. - momof7 19:19 Jun 7 (0)

looking for a phonics workbook..... - Another Lynn 18:59 Jun 7 (0)

I'm looking for a one page a day math workbook for summer review - any suggestions??? - Mel 18:54 Jun 7 (6)

• BJU has Vacation Stations that cover 1 page math, 1 page language arts nt - HollyDay 19:12 Jun 7 (1)
  • I looked at this but wasn't sure - I went with Summer Bridge. :0) Thanks! nt - Mel 7:56 Jun 8 (0)
• Is this for the 8yo? - abbeyej 19:01 Jun 7 (2)
  • oh man!! I should have thought of that. I already bought Summer Bridge (nt) - mel 19:59 Jun 7 (0)
  • This is a great idea, I'm using the Horizons (extra) worksheets we didn't do in 1 over our break, one a day. nt - Trivium Academy 19:03 Jun 7 (0)
• Daily math Review from RainbowResource.com it'll review a bunch of concepts in a short sitting. - Trivium Academy 18:57 Jun 7 (0)

Oh Elizabeth. - lisa in ohio 18:46 Jun 7 (1)

• I bought it for the latin portion... - OhElizabeth 21:35 Jun 7 (0)

looking for feedback on a Trailguide to US Geography. nt - Busy Bee 18:36 Jun 7 (1)

• It gets the job done, but isn't my favorite... - siloam 20:35 Jun 7 (0)

Moms of many: wondering about your homeschooling methods & curriculum choices. (m) - Lisa in southern MD 17:36 Jun 7 (15)

• We are homeschooling seven kids this year and this is what we are doing... - Theresa from NY 10:58 Jun 8 (0)
• Daily lesson plans for each child here too, but (m) - Michele in MN 5:44 Jun 8 (0)
• Here's some of what we do In our house of 7 kids. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:36 Jun 7 (3)
  • What History Program do you have? ...(m) - Mommy Newom in NC 11:16 Jun 8 (1)
    • A little longer answe than you probably wanted. :o) (m) - FloridaLisa 20:26 Jun 8 (0)
  • Thanks so much! This was very helpful. And LOL about RS and SWR! ~nt~ - Lisa in southern MD 20:06 Jun 7 (0)
• I second daily lesson plans... - Quiver0f10 18:08 Jun 7 (2)
  • Thanks for your thoughts... I have seen your posts before and really appreciate the inspiration from other moms of many. (m) - Lisa in southern MD 20:18 Jun 7 (1)
    • Yes, I love these boards! I have learned so much from them, too nt - Quiver0f10 3:43 Jun 8 (0)
• Daily lesson plans for each child for each subject is an absolute must for me! - momof7 17:50 Jun 7 (5)
  • I may write lesson plans this year. So far I've been a "do the next thing" kind of planner, but now that I'm folding in #3 (of 4) I think I need a more specific plan. sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 18:11 Jun 7 (4)
    • I keep my lesson plans simple and written in pencil :) - momof7 18:48 Jun 7 (3)
      • Thanks for your input, especially (m) - Lisa in southern MD 20:12 Jun 7 (0)
      • Oops....I also meant to add that I only do this for grades 3 up. The primary grades are very fluid at our house. :) - momof7 19:15 Jun 7 (1)
        • I'm with you there: I'm really thinking of a plan for my eldest dd. Pencil is a great idea: I can erase the guilt away if I overplan! Thanks very much for your thoughts! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:29 Jun 7 (0)

Patricia in ATL, have you looked at the Annenberg Media website's free French in Action? - momof7 17:35 Jun 7 (4)

• I bought it all at allibris & amazon, used. nt - Danielle 6:25 Jun 8 (0)
• I am heading to bed. I will check this out tomorrow....m - Patricia in ATL 21:46 Jun 7 (2)
  • If they return my call, I will let you know. I'm heading out to paint, again. *insert incredibly huge sigh here!!!* My goal is to finish this weekend!!! - momof7 5:08 Jun 8 (0)
  • I forgot....m - Patricia in ATL 21:51 Jun 7 (0)

So Why do we focus on History when everyone says kids need Math and Science? - ChicknEgg(aka Mama Owl) 16:43 Jun 7 (33)

• History can be used in more subjects... (m) - K&R's Mom 10:52 Jun 8 (0)
• My focus is LA, math, then science. nt - Tammyla 10:09 Jun 8 (1)
  • Should add that I love history and we do tons of it through reading. BF, SL, WTM. nt - Tammyla 10:16 Jun 8 (0)
• Chiming in late...have you ever read Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror? - Linda in NM 5:42 Jun 8 (0)
• Thank you all for your replies. Im honestly Searching for direction in our own homeschool. - ChicknEgg(mama Owl) 5:33 Jun 8 (0)
• If you really think about it history is about math and science. They both effect each other. - Testimony 4:31 Jun 8 (0)
• Well, you're on the WTM board! - Reya 0:57 Jun 8 (0)
• I think it seems that way because - Katrina 23:00 Jun 7 (0)
• We do lots of math & science here, but I think one reason homeschoolers in general seem to do less of it is that many moms are intimidated by the idea of teaching those subjects - Maverick 22:09 Jun 7 (0)
• For us it is b/c science and math come easily and we enjoy studying World History in detail. nt - Patricia in ATL 21:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Because I am educating for LIFE not for college. ... - Peela 21:32 Jun 7 (2)
  • ITA! nt - Daisy 8:18 Jun 8 (0)
  • Good Comment here ! I couldn't agree more! - Classic Mom 5:29 Jun 8 (0)
• Because History catches my kids' imaginations - Karen in CO 19:38 Jun 7 (0)
• Math gets the most time as a single subject, but history really involves several smaller subjects as well as history itself... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 19:30 Jun 7 (0)
• Well, in terms of time, math certainly gets more than any other single subject at our house. As far as science... - abbeyej 18:35 Jun 7 (0)
• We put math & science first & I'm going to make sure this next year that writing is as important as well. nt - Belinda 18:31 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ummm, yeah. Just ignore my hurried posting style. :) nt - Belinda 18:33 Jun 7 (0)
• We focus more on math and science here. nt - Ria 18:09 Jun 7 (0)
• Humm...not us. We spend a lot of time on math and science too. nt - flpeggy 18:09 Jun 7 (0)
• Because those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. ;o) nt - Kimber 18:06 Jun 7 (1)
  • But our history is in our reading, so to speak. And we do loads of math and science. Dh and I are science/math people. nt - Kimber 18:14 Jun 7 (0)
• For us, math and science are pretty easy subjects to figure out how to teach & what curriculum to purchase. (m) - Trivium Academy 17:57 Jun 7 (1)
  • Jessica, I should have read your post before I replied. I could have just said "ditto" :-) nt - Maverick 22:12 Jun 7 (0)
• Because science is more of a logic/rhetoric stage subject, imo.(nt) - Tami 17:30 Jun 7 (0)
• I spend as much time on science as on history, on maths as on English (nt) - Laura in China 17:13 Jun 7 (1)
  • We do spend a lot of time on foreign languages, but we are immersed in Chinese so that's unavoidable. Latin takes us 1 1/2 hours a week, the same as science (nt) - Laura in China 17:19 Jun 7 (0)
• For me it's because so few know history... - Jenny 17:06 Jun 7 (0)
• I don't, but I do agree with you (m) - angela in ohio 17:05 Jun 7 (0)
• Re: So Why do we focus on History when everyone says kids need Math and Science? - Julie in Austin 17:02 Jun 7 (0)
• I think there is a difference between focus and focusing at the expense of..... - momof7 17:02 Jun 7 (0)
• I try to be balanced but I do think the "draw" of history is that it is the story of mankind. Even the youngest child can get excited about a story. I try... - Daisy 16:55 Jun 7 (1)
  • I know I talk about history more b/c I love it BUT I don't teach it more than any other subject. nt - Daisy 17:08 Jun 7 (0)

Singapore users and saxon switched to singapore users - Jill 16:42 Jun 7 (4)

• Thanks nt - Jill 10:54 Jun 9 (0)
• You could either start at the beginning and work through more quickly, or perhaps just pick up the extra practice books for lower levels or the parent teaching guide for the lower levels and teach it from that. nt - Regena in KY 8:33 Jun 8 (0)
• You could get Rainbow Rock and use it to teach basic - frogpond1 17:35 Jun 7 (0)
• I would go back to the beginning of Singapore and expect to move through it fast (nt) - Laura in China 17:17 Jun 7 (0)

I found this neat site, you put in the grade level book you want and it spits out a booklist - Fay up North 16:29 Jun 7 (4)

• Look up Lexile Levels--more complete. nt - Reya 16:36 Jun 8 (0)
• LOL! (nt) - Lori D. 20:59 Jun 7 (1)
  • LoriD sounds like a neat business plan...Ü nt - Fay up North 3:58 Jun 8 (0)
• Now we need someone to create this software for our use! Lol, it would be great, Lori D. could fill in the books. nt - Trivium Academy 18:25 Jun 7 (0)

Does Sonlight have book packages available at the conferences, or do you still have to order? TIA! nt - Allison TX 16:15 Jun 7 (2)

• The workers bring some of their stuff, but they are NOT allowed to take orders, you have to order online. nt - siloam 16:33 Jun 7 (0)
• You have to order them. nt - Patricia in ATL 16:18 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone have a favorite collection of short stories for children (4th & 7th)... or a list? TIA! nt - Rhondabee 15:43 Jun 7 (5)

• I recently bought Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children - HollyDay 20:18 Jun 7 (0)
• For your 7th, you might like to look at Saki (HH Munro) - Laura in China 15:56 Jun 7 (2)
  • If he likes Lord Peter Wimsey, he may also like Rumpole of the Bailey! - Jenny 16:19 Jun 7 (1)
    • There's a thought - thank you - Laura in China 16:23 Jun 7 (0)
• Nevermind... forgot my original plan (again!).... Sorry! nt - Rhondabee 15:53 Jun 7 (0)

FLL3 now shipping from Peace Hill Press (Amazon won't have it for several weeks) - Charlie at Peace Hill Press 15:40 Jun 7 (0)

SOTW1 and SOTW3 hardbacks - get them while they last! - Charlie at Peace Hill Press 15:37 Jun 7 (1)

• Thank you for the heads-up! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 18:10 Jun 7 (0)

Combining On the Shores of the Great Sea and SOTW 1 - susie in tx 15:17 Jun 7 (1)

• No, I've not done it, but... (more) - Dawne 20:21 Jun 7 (0)

R&S Grammar retention - Quiver0f10 14:57 Jun 7 (7)

• I think it may be the way the questions were asked (m) - angela in ohio 15:46 Jun 7 (2)
  • I agree. Those old "School House Rock" songs help with the on the spot questions. nt - Tammyla 17:54 Jun 7 (0)
  • Good point. They did get it once I showed them. So maybe all is not lost LOL nt - Quiver0f10 16:55 Jun 7 (0)
• My 6th grade son's definition of a pronoun . . . - Jackie in AR 15:16 Jun 7 (3)
  • LOL too funny. They are 12, 10 and 9 nt - Quiver0f10 16:54 Jun 7 (2)
    • CW has a free download for grammar flashcards to go with Aesop A and B. (m) - Jackie in AR 5:26 Jun 8 (1)
      • That sounds great! Thank you ! nt - Quiver0f10 5:50 Jun 8 (0)

2nd & 3rd grader: Elementary Greek or Latin for Children? (m) - threelops 14:54 Jun 7 (2)

• Re: 2nd & 3rd grader: Elementary Greek or Latin for Children? (m) - Kristen in NC 15:50 Jun 7 (1)
  • I thought LGC moved to fast for my 2nd grader - HollyDay 19:14 Jun 7 (0)

Can you recommend a great Cuisenaire Rod Resource Book or free online lessons? - Dawn K 14:44 Jun 7 (5)

• Oh, here is a great resource... - Ellie 16:40 Jun 7 (0)
• For what grade(s) and/or topic? Or are you wanting an overview of what you can do with the rods? (nt) - Lori D. 15:06 Jun 7 (3)
  • For 1st and 2nd grade -- ideas of how to teach with them (more inside) - Dawn K 15:14 Jun 7 (2)
    • Here are some book titles and some free online ideas... - Lori D. 15:26 Jun 7 (1)
      • Thanks so very much -- I'm looking into them now - Dawn K 15:56 Jun 7 (0)

Here's a Free Printable Primary Math Program from Centre for Innovations in Mathematics Teaching - Dawn K 14:39 Jun 7 (2)

• Oops -- I really did post it -- I don't know what happened. - Dawn K 15:56 Jun 7 (0)
• I'm glad it's free cause there's nothing there. - Cleo Qc 15:38 Jun 7 (0)

I found the neatest letter tiles today to use with SWR - Quiver0f10 14:36 Jun 7 (8)

• Do tell more! Who makes them? Is there a product number? nt - earlybird mom 19:50 Jun 7 (1)
  • I left the info in the post below :-) nt - Quiver0f10 3:54 Jun 8 (0)
• Jean, can we order these from that store? I have the nonmagnetic ones from AAS and (more) - MamaPapa 19:13 Jun 7 (2)
  • Here is the link and product info - Quiver0f10 3:53 Jun 8 (1)
    • It's early and I didn't sleep much, please ignore my typoes above LOL - Quiver0f10 3:55 Jun 8 (0)
• You have a home school store near. Only in my dreams. nt - Tammyla 15:22 Jun 7 (2)
  • I know it! This is a first for me (more) - Quiver0f10 16:56 Jun 7 (1)
    • Good luck. :) nt - Tammyla 6:49 Jun 8 (0)

Would someone please direct me to the Saxon online placement test again...I've been - Magic Wand 14:24 Jun 7 (2)

• Link inside - Shelly in MD 14:45 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thank you. nt. - Magic Wand 15:26 Jun 7 (0)

Please post your favorite US history spine for grades 3-8 - Mama Owl 13:43 Jun 7 (20)

• Any Secular options? - Mama Owl 6:16 Jun 8 (3)
  • I would consider all that we use secular - Foster, Boorstin and VanLoon. nt - Melissa B 8:01 Jun 8 (0)
  • Cornerstones of Freedom series. Also, "The Complete Book of US History" put out by... - Lori D. 7:34 Jun 8 (0)
  • History of US by Joy Hakim is secular. nt - Kay in Cal 6:27 Jun 8 (0)
• Joy Hakim's History of US.(nt) - Tami 5:28 Jun 8 (0)
• Our favorite is the series by G. Foster, but it ends around the civil war. Two others we really like that are not really chronological - Story of America by VanLoon and Landmark History of the American People by Boorstin. nt - Melissa B 20:01 Jun 7 (0)
• We are using This Country of Ours - it's dated though and doesn't reach the present day (nt) - Laura in China 16:21 Jun 7 (1)
  • We too will be using this. (nt) - Dawne 16:55 Jun 7 (0)
• Instead of a single spine book, we used the Cornerstones of Freedom series... - Lori D. 15:29 Jun 7 (2)
  • We could do this along with a few Troll Associate books, Ann McGovern and such but we'll also have SOTW. nt - Trivium Academy 17:58 Jun 7 (1)
    • We had some Troll Assoc. books, too, that we really enjoyed. Kept it all more in the... - Lori D. 21:01 Jun 7 (0)
• I've always liked Kingfisher. nt - Tammyla 15:23 Jun 7 (0)
• Not a single volume, but a set: History of US, Joy Hakim. nt - Regena in KY 15:09 Jun 7 (3)
  • We're using this on our Logic go through, after using This Country of Ours for Grammar (nt) - Laura in China 19:01 Jun 7 (0)
  • History of US is ours too! nt - flpeggy 17:49 Jun 7 (0)
  • I second this! We'll be using it in the fall as our spine. nt - StacyTea 16:47 Jun 7 (0)
• Guerber books: Story of the Thirteen Colonies and Story of the Great Republic. - siloam 14:08 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ditto! :-) nt - RhondaM. 16:19 Jun 7 (0)
• I like the Abeka 4th grade US history book nt - Quiver0f10 13:51 Jun 7 (1)
  • This is what we're going to be using this year. nt - Niffercoo 18:24 Jun 7 (0)

Will someone share their school plans for their 5th grader next year? Thanks, nt - Mary in Florida 13:42 Jun 7 (35)

• I think my son averages out to about 5th grade. Here's our plan: - Jenny in Florida 15:04 Jun 9 (0)
• Re: Will someone share their school plans for their 5th grader next year? Thanks, nt - Stephanie Z 15:31 Jun 8 (0)
• Here you go... - Robin in DFW 7:29 Jun 8 (0)
• here they are....but they may change... - Kayleen Todd 23:15 Jun 7 (0)
• My plan until I change my mind--grin . . . - Carmen & Co. 21:22 Jun 7 (1)
  • If you don't mind my asking... - Tami 7:17 Jun 8 (0)
• Mary, can we talk Chalk Dust Basic Math? - Magic Wand 20:15 Jun 7 (5)
  • Re: Mary, can we talk Chalk Dust Basic Math? - Mary in Florida 5:18 Jun 8 (4)
    • Yes, this helps very much... - Magic Wand 7:53 Jun 8 (3)
      • About Math - Mary in Florida 9:04 Jun 8 (2)
        • Forgot to say...you know what we love for drilling...Math-it! It's full of good tricks and great for drill. nt - Magic Wand 9:24 Jun 8 (0)
        • Thank you, I just received my oldes dd's assessment back from Chalk Dust... - Magic Wand 9:24 Jun 8 (0)
• Our 5th grade plans... - Tami 18:35 Jun 7 (0)
• 5th Grade - Jeanine in TX 18:11 Jun 7 (0)
• Our plans for next year: - mom2fourboys 18:08 Jun 7 (0)
• Ours... - flpeggy 18:05 Jun 7 (0)
• I feel like I need a code book to crack some of these answers... - Mary in Florida 17:47 Jun 7 (0)
• Mine... - GVA 17:43 Jun 7 (0)
• plans for my 5th grade son... - RA 17:28 Jun 7 (0)
• Here are ours - Laura in China 16:28 Jun 7 (1)
  • Forgot to add: an hour of exercise every day: running, swimming, tennis, etc., plus recorder (nt) - Laura in China 16:30 Jun 7 (0)
• Here is ours: - Catherine 16:26 Jun 7 (0)
• My plans for 5th grade... - Wendi 16:22 Jun 7 (0)
• Ours..... - Pensguys 16:13 Jun 7 (0)
• Here's what I'm planning.... - Rebecca in VA 15:52 Jun 7 (1)
  • Plus critical thinking books.... - Rebecca in VA 16:23 Jun 7 (0)
• Here is ours..m - Patricia in ATL 15:05 Jun 7 (0)
• Our 5th grade plans... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 14:57 Jun 7 (0)
• Here are our plans (m) - Ria 14:55 Jun 7 (0)
• Our plans for next year.. - Shannon 14:48 Jun 7 (0)
• Our plans...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 14:29 Jun 7 (0)
• how about 5th grader this past year? - HollyDay 13:58 Jun 7 (3)
  • Nevermind, I just found your posts below! - Shannon 14:50 Jun 7 (0)
  • What didn't you like about LFC? - Shannon 14:43 Jun 7 (1)
    • nothing too terrible but - HollyDay 15:37 Jun 7 (0)

Latin Primer vs. Latin for Children. (m) - threelops 12:55 Jun 7 (13)

• Re: Latin Primer vs. Latin for Children. (m) - Suzy 17:39 Jun 7 (0)
• I didn't care for either of those.... - Tammy 13:35 Jun 7 (9)
  • Please, tell me what you did like. I too am not thrilled - HollyDay 13:50 Jun 7 (8)
    • Well....I was almost sold on Lively Latin...until... - Tammy 14:10 Jun 7 (7)
      • I do wish Galore Park had an audio component. :( The lack is a real negative tome. - Cindyg 20:40 Jun 7 (4)
        • I hope you don't mind me asking but why do you want one? nt - Patricia in ATL 21:26 Jun 7 (3)
          • Yes, I realize Latin is not spoken anywhere, but there is an accepted pronunciation - Cindyg 22:08 Jun 7 (2)
            • There's a pronunciation guide at the beginning of Latin Prep 1 - Laura in China 18:17 Jun 8 (1)
              • I appreciate the encouragement. :) nt - Cindyg 20:45 Jun 8 (0)
      • The exercises, the clear and concise explanations and the many opportunities for translating are what my children like best about Galore Park. :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 15:07 Jun 7 (1)
        • Patricia, could you email me please? - abbeyej 20:03 Jun 7 (0)
• We have Latin Primer - Karin 13:07 Jun 7 (1)
  • I have LFC - HollyDay 13:26 Jun 7 (0)

Omnibus, Apologia - Michelle 12:24 Jun 7 (3)

• We use both, but . . . - Kris 6:15 Jun 8 (0)
• I recommend Apologia. I focus my homeschooling method on the child's needs and am not a strict method follower. nt - Belinda 18:35 Jun 7 (0)
• SWB does recommend Apologia in WTM. Omnibus wasn't out then, but - Chris in VA 14:48 Jun 7 (0)

Just wanted to share that CBD is having an awesome audiobook sale right now!! (m) - Mel 10:20 Jun 7 (2)

• Can you link? I'm seeing individual titles from the Narnia set on sale for that price, but not the complete set... nt - abbeyej 10:39 Jun 7 (1)
  • I'm sorry! that's what I meant they are each $9.95 - they also have Adventures in Odyssey stuff really cheap. (nt) - Mel 10:51 Jun 7 (0)

I have to spend a few thousand dollars in the next two weeks - what would you buy? - Sarah CB 10:19 Jun 7 (21)

• Just an FYI.....go ahead and make your wish list - Carol 12:42 Jun 8 (0)
• If it were me, I would get all the French in Action textbooks, audio and workbooks and... - Trivium Academy 18:40 Jun 7 (2)
  • Ugh! I had to use FIA in high school. Hated it! nt. - Ida 21:11 Jun 7 (1)
    • Really? I used to watch this series just for fun! Loved it! nt - Ria 4:31 Jun 8 (0)
• classical kids cds, VP History cds and cards, Calvert's School Art program, Calvert's Melody Lane(k-3), and tons of superb ideas in the Timberdoodle catalog!! ENJOY.nt - lisa in ohio 18:26 Jun 7 (0)
• I'd order IEW Resources, and other writing programs that many could borrow.. - Mama Owl 16:29 Jun 7 (0)
• Do you have a good microscope? Will you be studying astronomy? m - Julie in MN 14:20 Jun 7 (0)
• In addition to what's been mentioned: Bethlehem Books and other literature that is more difficult to find in most public libraries... - Karen K. in TX 13:52 Jun 7 (1)
  • Forgot the link to Bethlehem Books (inside)... - Karen K. in TX 13:53 Jun 7 (0)
• A big Snap Circuits kit? Some anatomical models, - KarenNC 13:49 Jun 7 (0)
• Well...for $450 you could purchase the Destinos DVD's which would supplement Spanish..they are - Magic Wand 13:25 Jun 7 (0)
• How about the NEST dvds and books? That should about do it nt - Kim 12:58 Jun 7 (2)
  • I'm scared to ask, what are these? nt - Trivium Academy 18:41 Jun 7 (1)
    • Nevermind, I found them. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 21:11 Jun 7 (0)
• Both K'Nex and Lego have excellent packages to teach basic engineering and physics. Love, love, love the K'Nex bridge kit. nt - SPH 12:46 Jun 7 (0)
• A computer in the resource library that would have helpful software (typing instructor, rosetta stone, animating, quarter mile, etc.). That should blow your wad. :) - OhElizabeth 11:59 Jun 7 (0)
• Music Ace software, Family Math books, Quartermile Math, Critical Thinking books and software (m) - angela in ohio 11:45 Jun 7 (0)
• I would love to be able to check out Teaching the Classics if you don't already have it. nt - ali in Oregon 11:28 Jun 7 (0)
• What about the Drive Thru History DVD's from ColdWater Media? (link inside) - Laura in OH (envious of the "dilemma" you are in!!) 11:20 Jun 7 (1)
  • Ooohhh, we really like these (haven't tried the American history ones, though) (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:37 Jun 7 (0)
• What about.. - Nan in Mass 11:06 Jun 7 (0)

Kathy in MD: I only could find a guide for Tale of Troy by Roger L. Green...More - Carmen & Co. 9:57 Jun 7 (1)

• Thank you, Carmen! You've had better luck than I have. nt - Kathy in MD 3:31 Jun 8 (0)

What have you used & enjoyed for the summer months? - Mel 9:56 Jun 7 (3)

• I either do art, or I pick the funnest of the year's assigned reading and have the children read those... - Nan in Mass 11:07 Jun 7 (2)
  • Re: I either do art, or I pick the funnest of the year's assigned reading and have the children read those... - Stacey in NY 11:25 Jun 7 (1)
    • That's kind of what I was thinking - do something different & make it a little "more fun" :0) nt - Mel 17:53 Jun 7 (0)

SOTW... audio samples? Do they exist? - angela&4boys 9:53 Jun 7 (2)

• You can hear samples of the third volume here (link only) -- not sure about the others... - abbeyej 10:06 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thank you abbeyej! nt - angela&4boys 11:07 Jun 7 (0)

Here's a great site with hands-on math games and such - Dawn K 9:41 Jun 7 (0)

Jessica, I couldnt locate the french resources on your site. Can you link me to them? TIA, nt - Kimber 9:33 Jun 7 (3)

• Link inside and all of my links are on the left sidebar of my blog. : ) - Trivium Academy 17:55 Jun 7 (2)
  • Let me know if you try that Un Bon Departe(sp) curriculum. Looks perfect for me. nt - Kimber 18:15 Jun 7 (1)
    • I am considering it... - Trivium Academy 18:33 Jun 7 (0)

Anyone used DGP's You Can Picture It for reading? - hootandflutter 9:18 Jun 7 (0)

Dianne-TX the reason my ds, 6, likes Draw Write Now - Karin 9:18 Jun 7 (1)

• Thanks. I was planning on using it for that same reason. He's not a "natural artist" and I thought that would help him learn step by step. He tends to be hard on himself too and it doesn't seem too intimidating. I was thinking about the writing portion and not wanting to add that to his plate. So, that helps to hear you say you didn't use it at this age. Thanks again. nt - Dianne-TX 15:05 Jun 7 (0)

For anyone who uses FLASH KIDS Workbooks (m) - Susan 8:59 Jun 7 (0)

Kimber ? Copywork - Paul 8:58 Jun 7 (2)

• Hey, I made them for my kids who weren't doing so much... - Kimber 9:05 Jun 7 (1)
  • Sorry, I forgot the link. Link only inside. nt - Kimber 9:40 Jun 7 (0)

Kimber ? Copywork - Paul 8:58 Jun 7 (0)

Please tell me about Ray's Arithmetic and can I see samples somewhere? - Dawn K 8:45 Jun 7 (2)

• I can sell you - Prov31Sandra 18:46 Jun 7 (0)
• You should be able to see samples at christianbook dot com (nt) - Dawne 11:06 Jun 7 (0)

Abbeyej, I know that your dc have studied at least Latin and Spanish. Have you added French, yet? And what intro resources... - Kimber 8:36 Jun 7 (4)

• Kimber... - OhElizabeth 9:58 Jun 7 (1)
  • This is amazing. I printed out their memorization guide. Thanks. I'll use as a pattern for our studies for next year. nt - Kimber 16:03 Jun 7 (0)
• I think "spreading too thin" is a very real concern... - abbeyej 9:42 Jun 7 (1)
  • Thanks. I will have to look at the MP french closely. nt - Kimber 16:02 Jun 7 (0)

I have to make a huge plug for EPS Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter!!! - Christi/NC 8:30 Jun 7 (8)

• Good for you! We used wordly wise and reading comprehension for 6th grade - Classic Mom 16:25 Jun 7 (1)
  • Oh yeah! My son did WW3000 Book 1 too--he'll be doing WW and RC in 6th grade also. nt - Christi/NC 18:22 Jun 7 (0)
• These are a well-kept secret. And they go all the way up to high school. nt - Veronica 14:34 Jun 7 (0)
• UGH! I just ordered Core Skills Reading Comprehension nt - mom2fourboys 13:08 Jun 7 (0)
• What is EPS? Thanks! NT - Rebecca 11:41 Jun 7 (1)
  • Re: What is EPS? Thanks! - overwhelmed mommy 12:24 Jun 7 (0)
• We love EPS books too! nt - Mel 9:51 Jun 7 (0)
• That is terrific!! Personally, I have to say that I love anything put out by EPS books :-) nt - CLS 8:32 Jun 7 (0)

Warriner's English Grammar and Composition....anyone ever use this? - molly's mom 8:26 Jun 7 (7)

• Yep! (m) - StacyTea 12:48 Jun 7 (0)
• I used Warriner's when I was in junior & senior high school,... - Karen K. in TX 12:43 Jun 7 (0)
• I have the "Complete Course" book (from a library book sale for $.50) that I'm working through - I've learned plenty so far, LOL! (nt) - angela i n ohio 11:48 Jun 7 (0)
• I found my answer key at Seton... - Michelle in AL 10:33 Jun 7 (0)
• I use Warriner's Complete with my ds14 & ds12 (my old H.S. text). I don't have a key, but it hasn't been a problem ~ yet. nt - karenciavo 9:01 Jun 7 (0)
• I have a few sets but the TE are incredibly difficult to find! - Christi/NC 8:36 Jun 7 (0)
• I did, in high school, would like to use it now, but WHERE do you find answer keys/TM? I think they are non-existent?? nt - CLS 8:31 Jun 7 (0)

French language suggestions - Denise 8:18 Jun 7 (4)

• I'm in the same position. If you search down below in the Galore Park thread, you'll see some French suggestions. - momof7 10:02 Jun 7 (3)
  • momof7..did u see my reply below....m - Patricia in ATL 11:07 Jun 7 (1)
    • I clicked.....and I am researching it. I have left a message inquirying if they will sell the teacher materials to homeschoolers - momof7 13:33 Jun 7 (0)
  • I love that idea! :-) email inside nt - Patricia in ATL 10:58 Jun 7 (0)

WP American Story 1 & 2... anyone *not* use the Children's Ecyclopedia? (Thank you Heather :-) nt - angela&4boys 8:08 Jun 7 (9)

• We liked "Don't Know Much About American History" - used in the middlers schedule nt. - MaryinMD 10:54 Jun 7 (0)
• That's the first thing I dropped. I just started finding good books at library to substitute... - Michelle T 9:14 Jun 7 (6)
  • I'm wondering about this problem (m) - StacyTea 12:50 Jun 7 (2)
    • Don't buy the guide just for the Hakim schedule... - siloam 13:27 Jun 7 (1)
      • Nope! I never would :-) Too bad TQ doesn't schedule Hakim. nt - StacyTea 16:50 Jun 7 (0)
  • Hi Michelle. More questions if I may?... - angela&4boys 9:36 Jun 7 (2)
    • My DS is 11 today.... - Michelle T 16:35 Jun 7 (0)
    • Angela, there's an excellent review (m) - StacyTea 12:53 Jun 7 (0)
• That, of course, should be *encyclopedia*. nt - angela&4boys 9:14 Jun 7