New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 19 (0)

TOG? Omnibus? Help!! (m) - Shelly in MD 22:00 Jun 19 (1)

• How strong is... - TarponGirl 22:07 Jun 19 (0)

apologia elementary science curriculum - Lynn 21:29 Jun 19 (1)

• Not to worry... - TarponGirl 22:03 Jun 19 (0)

Help! Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra and CA State standards...(more) - Natalija 21:26 Jun 19 (1)

• Actually feedback on TT Pre-Algebra would be greatly appreciated...(more) - Natalija 22:12 Jun 19 (0)

What is the best history/bible curriculum for my religion? - Linda 20:44 Jun 19 (2)

• Re: What is the best history/bible curriculum for my religion? - Brenda in FL 22:27 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: What is the best history/bible curriculum for my religion? - SteveC 20:52 Jun 19 (0)

Do you do vocabulary study if your 7th grader still needs work on spelling? -m - Kathie in VA 20:42 Jun 19 (2)

• have you looked at Megawords? It works on spelling and vocabulary ... - AngieW inTexas 21:48 Jun 19 (0)
• My DD is 10, and doing Phonetic Zoo for spelling. - Carol in Cal. 20:45 Jun 19 (0)

Phonics for an early reader? And another question too... - Melissa in NJ 20:30 Jun 19 (7)

• Re: Phonics for an early reader? And another question too... - Melissa in NJ 22:45 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Phonics for an early reader? And another question too... - M 22:44 Jun 19 (1)
  • ETC is Explode the Code - Laura in China 23:03 Jun 19 (0)
• This is really hard - Laura in China 21:39 Jun 19 (0)
• Both of my DDs read before I taught them to, LOL! With both (m) - Laurie in VA 21:20 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Phonics for an early reader? And another question too... - Julie in Austin 20:34 Jun 19 (0)
• Oops, just realized that, despite my title, it was actually only one issue after all! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 20:33 Jun 19 (0)

Our Golden California, is the TM needed?? tia nt - Chris in CA 20:00 Jun 19 (0)

MCP Math....anyone use this? m - Pensguys 19:52 Jun 19 (4)

• It's a mastery program -m- - BirkenstockMom 22:12 Jun 19 (0)
• Why is a drill book needed? What needs to be reviewed? (m) - Hope in Canada 20:23 Jun 19 (1)
  • The only supplement I've ever used with it is for Canadian money. nt - BirkenstockMom 22:13 Jun 19 (0)
• Mastery & I don't know about placement tests. I think you might would need to add a daily review or drill book to it. nt - Daisy 20:21 Jun 19 (0)

Sorry for so many questions . . . which version of Odyssey for first grader - Mary Pope Osborne's Tales from the Odyssey or Kingfisher Iliad? nt - Jennefer @ SSA 19:51 Jun 19 (3)

• We really enjoyed Tales from the Odyssey. Haven't seen the Kingfisher. nt - akmommy 22:22 Jun 19 (0)
• Tales from the Odyssey nt - cmn-CA 20:55 Jun 19 (0)
• Oops! I mean Kingfisher Odyssey :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 19:53 Jun 19 (0)

Here is a wonderful primary math games website - Dawn K 19:23 Jun 19 (1)

• Thanks! Ds will enjoy it. nt - mom2abcd 21:34 Jun 19 (0)

Is it possible to do 1 grade level of BJU Science with ... - Linda in Oregon 19:21 Jun 19 (12)

• Super easy, as the BJU chapters can be built up into little 'unit studies'. I'd do 3rd grade, though, because I don't think the new 4th is out yet. (m) - Veronica 21:26 Jun 19 (5)
  • would the newest edition be the 2nd edition? (m) - Linda in Oregon 22:06 Jun 19 (4)
    • No, the science books are into the 3rd edition (m) - Veronica 22:52 Jun 19 (3)
      • Look at this all together and you'll see what I mean (m) - Veronica 23:02 Jun 19 (0)
      • this was very helpful.....and I know all about that twisted path... - Linda in Oregon 23:01 Jun 19 (1)
        • lol, then you're all set. Maybe we should check out a few more ;d. nt - Veronica 23:04 Jun 19 (0)
• Yes, easily.... - TarponGirl 19:44 Jun 19 (5)
  • thanks.....It's good to know that it's doable with 1 grade level, but... - Linda in Oregon 22:03 Jun 19 (4)
    • We do not use... - TarponGirl 22:27 Jun 19 (3)
      • yeah...I've got some teacher intensive materials, too... - Linda in Oregon 22:53 Jun 19 (2)
        • We are doing a mish-mosh :)... (m) - TarponGirl 23:11 Jun 19 (1)
          • Actually, now that Veronica posted the TOC for BJU science I might take a peek! :) AARGH! <nt> - TarponGirl 23:13 Jun 19 (0)

Please share your favorite websites with children's logic puzzles - Dawn K 19:16 Jun 19 (0)

Does anyone here have the game "Primary Math Games" - Dawn K 19:10 Jun 19 (0)

Learning French? Cute site.... - mom2abcd 18:52 Jun 19 (0)

TOG Lapbooks . . . - Jackie in AR 18:48 Jun 19 (1)

• I bought the CD to print out my own. It worked well for us and I can print more than one copy. The intructions are easy to follow. hth (nt) - KerriF 20:37 Jun 19 (0)

We're doing world geog/cultures next yr because we love it-do we want Uncle Josh's outline map CD ($22) vs. worldatlas.com FREE outline maps-any reason I should get the Uncle Josh's instead? (more) - MamaPapa 18:37 Jun 19 (0)

I need suggestion on Easy Grammar for 5th and 6th - veebee 18:17 Jun 19 (2)

• I have the Easy Grammar 5th and 6th book, if u look around on used sites, u might find one..nt - Kristy 22:17 Jun 19 (0)
• Do 6th for both of them. nt - Ellie 19:58 Jun 19 (0)

for History Makers users...will this work? feedback welcome... - Linda in NM 17:42 Jun 19 (3)

• Looks like some fun activities to do with HM... - Deece in MN 18:14 Jun 19 (2)
  • Im Starting with DAW this year - Mama Owl 22:05 Jun 19 (0)
  • Yes...and we do science in the afternoons <sm> - Linda in NM 18:37 Jun 19 (0)

What are you using for 6th grade science??..nt - Gamom3 17:06 Jun 19 (0)

Question for TarponGirl and others combining Singapore and R&S math - Karin 17:06 Jun 19 (1)

• Yes... - TarponGirl 22:42 Jun 19 (0)

homeschool e store mothers day sale update - LisaWA 17:02 Jun 19 (0)

Let's talk handwriting.... - siloam 16:25 Jun 19 (4)

• You need both - Laura in China 19:47 Jun 19 (0)
• Sure, most of the communication is done by keyboard, but we can't give up on handwriting. - Cindyg 19:19 Jun 19 (0)
• maybe you could work on strengthening their.... - Linda in Oregon 18:01 Jun 19 (0)
• I had terrible handwriting as a child. - Carol in Cal. 16:57 Jun 19 (0)

Book organizer/database for computer...are there any free ones? - HeatherinTenn 16:21 Jun 19 (1)

• LibraryThing.com, love it! nt - Trivium Academy 17:13 Jun 19 (0)

Notebook pages to use with science - does anyone know where I could buy them (m) - Laurie in VA 16:19 Jun 19 (4)

• TY all so much! I actually ended up making my own - so much fun! (m) - Laurie in VA 21:13 Jun 19 (0)
• What exactly do you want Laurie? - Trivium Academy 18:15 Jun 19 (0)
• How about these? - Barb Harmony Art Mom 17:55 Jun 19 (0)
• You could try looking around at homeschoolestore....(m) - DB in NJ 16:44 Jun 19 (0)

Danielle-- quick question about First Start French... - abbeyej 15:46 Jun 19 (0)

History text of Middle Ages needed for co-op...(more) - catherine 15:41 Jun 19 (1)

• Would MOH be appropriate for your group? nm - Chris in VA 18:35 Jun 19 (0)

What do you think about using Home 2 Teach with a 4th and 6th grader?? - Gamom3 15:36 Jun 19 (0)

So I don't reinvent the wheel, has anyone made a schedule for matching R&S 5 English lessons with CW Homer A? Thanks! nt - Mary in Ga 15:34 Jun 19 (2)

• oh, I wouldnt try and match them up- just do them both consecutively... - Peela 16:52 Jun 19 (1)
  • Sounds good. I really don't need to create more work for myself! nt - Mary in Ga 17:42 Jun 19 (0)

Vacations - EgoElfWife 15:23 Jun 19 (6)

• I wouldn't take *anything* that looked like school on a vacation... - Ellie 20:00 Jun 19 (0)
• We just schedule vacations as complete breaks - Laura in China 19:57 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Vacations - Stephanie Z 18:38 Jun 19 (0)
• Generally, - Closeacademy 16:01 Jun 19 (0)
• We always take a long break in December ... (m) - Monkey Island Academy 15:40 Jun 19 (1)
  • We do this as well. It's one of the things that my children and I look forward to most each year. nt - DawnUK 16:03 Jun 19 (0)

What do you use for Health??...nt - Gamom3 15:22 Jun 19 (3)

• Depends on the grade - Karin 16:58 Jun 19 (0)
• Abeka and 'real life'.(nt) - Tami 16:47 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: What do you use for Health??...nt - Stacey in NY 15:25 Jun 19 (0)

4th grade R&S History and Science are these meant to be done in a semester??...nt - Gamom3 15:12 Jun 19 (3)

• We did these last year and it did take us the whole year... - Anita in Ohio 17:40 Jun 19 (0)
• No. Do you have R&S catalog?... - MIch elle 15:38 Jun 19 (1)
  • No, I don't have a catalog...I just went to the website and saw that I had to request one with my order.. That still looks like we will finish early...nt - Gamom3 16:57 Jun 19 (0)

grammar age kids - do any of you just read various interesting science books, and not do any formal science until logic stage? - Michelle T 15:08 Jun 19 (1)

• Our Science practice is to take up the study one topic at a time... (m) - Vanna 18:13 Jun 19 (0)

Songs that Teach (for Spanish)..how do you like these? They seem to move - Magic Wand 14:55 Jun 19 (2)

• We have two of them, I dont recall which. We love them. And you'd be surprised how quickly it starts to make sense. I cant recommend them enuf. nt - Kimber 22:54 Jun 19 (0)
• These are great! I have Vol.1 and 2 (Songs that Teach was... m) - Vanna 20:10 Jun 19 (0)

Trivium Academy...... - siloam 14:54 Jun 19 (1)

• Lol, Heather... - Trivium Academy 15:15 Jun 19 (0)

For those that wanted my My Pals are Here schedule - Closeacademy 14:50 Jun 19 (2)

• You rock! Thank you Christy! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 22:57 Jun 19 (0)
• thanks! nt - mom2fourboys 16:09 Jun 19 (0)

Ksummer, answered your RS4 question below...nt - Carol in Cal. 14:06 Jun 19 (0)

Preteen dd is trying to fit in a bit with friends & wants so--egad--workbooks she can take to dance & Children's Theatre. More - Carmen & Co. 13:45 Jun 19 (1)

• I like anything by Evan-Moor or EPS Books, so I'd browse those websites first. Good luck!(nt) - Tami 16:48 Jun 19 (0)

What level of R&S? - Lillian 13:26 Jun 19 (2)

• Yes, 5. That's what my dd who just finished EG 4/5 this year is now doing. nt - Karin 17:01 Jun 19 (0)
• 5. nt - MIch elle 13:32 Jun 19 (0)

I finally got a response from Classical Composition about my order. - DawnUK 13:14 Jun 19 (1)

• thanks for the update --I will order now!!!!! - lyn 21:11 Jun 19 (0)

Noeo Science - Biology 1- I would love to hear what others think who have used it. Trying to make final decision for next year. :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 13:09 Jun 19 (5)

• Re: Noeo Science - Biology 1- I would love to hear what others think who have used it. Trying to make final decision for next year. :) nt - Eileen 20:28 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Noeo Science - Biology 1- I would love to hear what others think who have used it. Trying to make final decision for next year. :) nt - Eileen 15:27 Jun 19 (3)
  • Where below are the comments? Thanks a bunch! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 16:30 Jun 19 (2)
    • (link inside)... - Karen K. in TX 20:10 Jun 19 (1)
      • Correction: that should say, "do a control F" (nt) - Karen K. in TX 20:55 Jun 19 (0)

R&S Grammer - Amy in KY 12:48 Jun 19 (2)

• Yes you can do that. nt - strider 18:48 Jun 19 (0)
• yes. nt - MIch elle 13:33 Jun 19 (0)

Trying Again: Knowledge Quest Timeline Software - Fourmother 12:29 Jun 19 (3)

• I don't think Easy Timeline Creator was created by Knowledge Quest. They just sell it. (m) - AmyCC 15:46 Jun 19 (2)
  • Thanks. It didn't occur to me that it was produced by another company. I just found a description. (nt) - Fourmother 18:43 Jun 19 (0)
  • You may just want to ask Knowledge Quest about specifics. I'm sure they'd be happy to give you more details. nt - AmyCC 15:47 Jun 19 (0)

History Scribe.... - Nicole M 12:16 Jun 19 (11)

• Yes, we though we would love History Scribe, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 19:05 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: History Scribe.... - akmommy 13:59 Jun 19 (5)
  • I would just white-out the little narration, we don't use them anyways here. nt - Trivium Academy 16:03 Jun 19 (2)
    • yes, and there are the already-blank ones, too.... - Nicole M 16:14 Jun 19 (1)
      • All the credit goes to my girl- I just told her. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:14 Jun 19 (0)
  • ah-ha! There it is. I was looking in the Civil War section... - Nicole M 14:08 Jun 19 (1)
    • I second guessed myself when I read your post... - akmommy 22:27 Jun 19 (0)
• That is very strange... - Tina in WA 13:16 Jun 19 (3)
  • Tina, yours is a very sensible response! (sm) - Nicole M 13:23 Jun 19 (2)
    • I do think it is a good... - Tina in WA 13:47 Jun 19 (1)
      • And over look my errors in booth posts. Geesh... **blushing** nm - Tina in WA 13:48 Jun 19 (0)

Need assistance in scheduling - Jill 12:08 Jun 19 (2)

• Re: Need assistance in scheduling - r 12:49 Jun 19 (1)
  • Here's our schedule - Laura in China 20:09 Jun 19 (0)

perpetual planner...looking ahead...daily amount of time for LL7? - Hoggirl 12:06 Jun 19 (2)

• I don't know about the amount of time (yet! LOL) but - erica 13:58 Jun 19 (1)
  • thank you (m) - Hoggirl 19:53 Jun 19 (0)

Is anybody able to give a review of FLL 3? m - Robin 11:34 Jun 19 (0)

Can anyone suggest a good Latin dictionary? I"d like to get dd a new one; my mom's old one just doesn't cut the mustard. (nt) - molly's mom 11:21 Jun 19 (1)

• this is the one that was recommended on the high school board recently (link inside) - Nicole M 12:50 Jun 19 (0)

Ellie, I posted a question below about His California Story, by Lesha Myers, here it is again in case it gets buried - Chris in CA 10:47 Jun 19 (2)

• I'll answer here :-) .. - Ellie 11:02 Jun 19 (1)
  • thanks : ) nt - Chris in CA 14:34 Jun 19 (0)

Preteen dd is trying to fit in a bit with friends & wants so--egad--workbooks she can take to dance & Children's Theatre. More - Carmen & Co. 10:46 Jun 19 (4)

• What about Draw Squad... - Nan in Mass 17:56 Jun 19 (1)
  • We already use the Challenging word problems for math, and she wants something that looks schoolish, but not babish. . . More - Carmen & Co. 18:37 Jun 19 (0)
• Sam's has a wide variety of colorful and thick workbooks for $5.88. nm - LNC 16:32 Jun 19 (1)
  • I looked at these, and purchased a few for ds, but dd is beyond them already. Thanks again for helping. nm - Carmen & Co. 18:38 Jun 19 (0)

Yo, Trivium! I could use your assistance. - MelissaM 10:44 Jun 19 (1)

• Sure : ) email inside. nt - Trivium Academy 10:48 Jun 19 (0)

Anyone using or have a reivew of the Classical Studies Guide by Memoria Press (used with Greek myths, Famous Men of Rome.... )? nm - Stacy in NJ 10:25 Jun 19 (1)

• It's actually called Introduction to Classical Studies. nm - Stacy in NJ 10:29 Jun 19 (0)

I found answer keys to Latin Prep 1 workbooks! Link only inside - Carmen & Co. 10:24 Jun 19 (3)

• Great! I'll look into these for my second son, when he reaches Latin Prep (nt) - Laura in China 19:43 Jun 19 (0)
• Please try the link again. nt - Cindyg 19:22 Jun 19 (1)
  • Sorry! I'm an idiot! nt - Cindyg 20:03 Jun 19 (0)

Who here uses R&S Math with Singapore? Anyone? - Magic Wand 10:14 Jun 19 (10)

• I like the R&S and RS combo....which - Linda in Oregon 12:17 Jun 19 (1)
  • Interesting...we've just finished Righstart... - Magic Wand 13:20 Jun 19 (0)
• Great. This has been really helpful...now, one more question... - Magic Wand 12:11 Jun 19 (2)
  • My dd did Singapore 2A/B while using R & S 3. It worked well that way. After our summer break she will use Singapore 3A/B with R & S 4. - hopscotch 12:20 Jun 19 (1)
    • Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 13:19 Jun 19 (0)
• We use this combo.... - TarponGirl 11:14 Jun 19 (0)
• Hi, Magic Wand. I haven't exactly used R&S and Singapore fully, but... - Lana in TX 10:43 Jun 19 (0)
• We do here.... - YJ in AL 10:41 Jun 19 (2)
  • This is what we do. Rod and Staff for practice, drill work, and really "cementing" concepts. NT - Rebecca 11:11 Jun 19 (1)
    • Forgot to add: Singapore is a pleasant change for the sometimes tedium of Rod and Staff. HTH: NT - Rebecca 11:12 Jun 19 (0)

Looking for simple but good art education/appreciation book for young elementary-m - Ann in WA 10:09 Jun 19 (2)

• Another series is Come Look with Me... - Karen K. in TX 11:07 Jun 19 (0)
• Have you looked at the series What Makes a ..... a .....? - MeganP 10:29 Jun 19 (0)

Anybody have a road map of the jungles of Africa??? - Heather in VA 9:31 Jun 19 (4)

• hire a bush pilot to fly you in. The roads are bad during rainy season . . . and you won't get there on time driving. Don't ask me how I know . . . . :) nm - CalicoKat 15:10 Jun 19 (0)
• Perhaps you could google a map? A pool party, eh? Can we come? nt - Karin 10:04 Jun 19 (2)
  • Sure - if you have a car that will float LOL nt - Heather in VA 10:06 Jun 19 (1)
    • Well, perhaps my 7 yo can build us a Lego plane to take us. nt - Karin 10:10 Jun 19 (0)

I'm torn between Noeo science and Real Science 4 Kids. - Eileen 9:20 Jun 19 (7)

• Hmm! I've used both... - Sue in St Pete 15:59 Jun 19 (0)
• We like the Noeo Chemistry, but - Karin 10:08 Jun 19 (0)
• I haven't seen Noeo, but I'm trying RS4K Physics with my ds 9 this fall.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 9:31 Jun 19 (0)
• Well I can comment on Noeo -m - Kathie in VA 9:30 Jun 19 (3)
  • How many experiments are there? One a week? - Jean in CA 10:12 Jun 19 (2)
    • It varies -m - Kathie in VA 19:36 Jun 19 (1)
      • Thank you... this is helpful! I love the book choices but I also like... - Jean in CA 20:49 Jun 19 (0)

Laptop.... Any special sales out there? nm - Graceann 9:14 Jun 19 (1)

• Oops--wrong board! nt - Graceann 9:14 Jun 19 (0)

Solar System: What are three different ways of having dc in grades 2, 5, 6, & 7 make their own solar systems? They'd like to try it but don't want all their projects to look the same! Someone please help :) nt. - Libby in Texas :) 9:09 Jun 19 (8)

• Whew! Thanks ladies! Wow! Did'ya hear me breathe a huge sigh of relief? LOL You moms are great!! Thanks again! :) nt. - Libby in Texas :) 16:41 Jun 19 (0)
• What about using food? Candies, oreo cookies (frosted to resemble the planet), cupcakes & a cookie-cake? Mmm, I'd do that one! nt - FloridaLisa 15:54 Jun 19 (0)
• A BIG solar system - Terry in OR 12:19 Jun 19 (0)
• we had our kids make big 11 by 18 or so paintings... - Jenny in Ca 11:03 Jun 19 (0)
• balloons, fruit, sports balls, paper mache, Styrofoam balls - Christina in OR 9:26 Jun 19 (0)
• We did balloons for the planets & taped them to a ceiling fan.... - Rhondabee 9:26 Jun 19 (0)
• How about ... - MeganP 9:22 Jun 19 (0)
• We just did a kit... - OhElizabeth 9:20 Jun 19 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish question... 8th grader... how much time (m) - Graceann 8:54 Jun 19 (1)

• My 6th grader uses it 30 min/day... - Midwest Momma 11:16 Jun 19 (0)

Not wanting to recreate the wheel...what is your favorite data entry lesson planning form or template--not program for the computer? I - Carmen & Co. 8:50 Jun 19 (4)

• I can email you an Excel file I've been using for History and you could tailor it for your needs. more - PameLA in VA 12:02 Jun 19 (0)
• For coordinating materials for a particular subject, I just use Excel - Laura in China 9:10 Jun 19 (2)
  • Also Excel, here's a visual idea..... - TarponGirl 11:29 Jun 19 (0)
  • Thanks! This is the information I needed. I just could not visualize a format that would work for my needs. nm - Carmen & Co. 9:33 Jun 19 (0)

Second guessing my choice for 1st grade...HELP! - Mom2-3 8:42 Jun 19 (5)

• Take a look at the Family Funstuff Bible for Elementary. More... - PameLA in VA 12:24 Jun 19 (0)
• We have done MFW 1st and i am doing it again this year with ds (very kinesthetic)m..... - Johanna 11:14 Jun 19 (0)
• We did a lot of hands-on activities at that age, too.... - Karen K. in TX 11:05 Jun 19 (0)
• You may have to do some research - Closeacademy 8:50 Jun 19 (1)
  • Thank you! You all have been a big help. I'll check out the books you suggested! (nt) - Mom2-3 13:29 Jun 19 (0)

Are there any free online literature guides for the classic Peter Pan? more - DeeinFL 8:29 Jun 19 (2)

• We used the enclosed linked guide after seeing a theatre production of Peter Pan. The Guide - Carmen & Co. 8:57 Jun 19 (1)
  • Yes, I have seen this one, but I was looking for something with more - DeeinFL 11:10 Jun 19 (0)

How much time does Rod and staff english (gr 3) and Latin Christina take on an average? - Nancy in Oh 8:08 Jun 19 (15)

• That's funny, we were just the opposite... - OhElizabeth 8:32 Jun 19 (11)
  • Where did you get a workbook for R&S 3? (m) - angela in ohio 9:46 Jun 19 (2)
    • I assumed she was referring to the worksheets. There's no workbook. (nt) - Colleen 10:09 Jun 19 (1)
      • Directly from Rod & Staff. We use the worksheets as a workbook.nt - MIch elle 10:51 Jun 19 (0)
  • BTW... - OhElizabeth 8:41 Jun 19 (0)
  • How can R&S 3 be done in a "few minutes" daily? Do you cover everything orally? (m) - Colleen 8:38 Jun 19 (6)
    • Re: How can R&S 3 be done in a "few minutes" daily? Do you cover everything orally? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:27 Jun 19 (3)
      • OhElizabeth, do you mind either sharing the tidbits you learned again or linking to the original post? - Trivium Academy 17:12 Jun 19 (2)
        • The convention was back in March... - OhElizabeth 20:07 Jun 19 (1)
          • Thank you OhElizabeth, someone suggested I read it b/c I'm very confused about grammar. - Trivium Academy 21:33 Jun 19 (0)
    • My dd wrote the sentences and diagrams - it took us 15 minutes or so. nt - Heather in VA 8:43 Jun 19 (1)
      • Maybe I'm forgetting, since none of mine are using that level right now...(m) - Colleen 8:50 Jun 19 (0)
• I'd expect half an hour for R&S English 3 and do 15 minutes daily in LC I. (nt) - Colleen 8:22 Jun 19 (2)
  • I agree with Colleen - we just finished R&S 3 and it took 20-30 minutes, including oral reviews and ds completing whatever in the book I assigned to him to write out. We did Prima Latina this past year (going to LC1 this year), and it was about 15 min. per day. nt - Colleen in NS 12:51 Jun 19 (0)
  • I agree - about 5-10 minutes together on R&S and then 20 minutes or so to write out the problems. (m) - angela in ohio 9:48 Jun 19 (0)

I need suggestions for Physics for 4th and 2nd grade-Real Science Question - Karie 7:56 Jun 19 (2)

• Next year we'll be using the book, Physics Experiments for Children, for a 4th and a 2nd grader. It's very simple, using household items. We will do the experiment and narrate what happened afterwards. nt - Colleen in NS 12:55 Jun 19 (0)
• Fine for the fourth grader - a little abstract for the second grader - Laura in China 7:59 Jun 19 (0)

Literature question for Classical Writing users -m - Kathie in VA 7:56 Jun 19 (0)

Oh, ladies, I've been just buried in remodeling projects . . .and a question about binoculars ( Jean in WI, Jessica and others who are "in the know") - ELaurie 7:51 Jun 19 (1)

• Oh, I'm so GLAD to see you ELaurie, I've missed you terribly! - Trivium Academy 9:02 Jun 19 (0)

Writing expectations for upper grammar stage? - Night Elf 7:32 Jun 19 (16)

• Thanks everyone (m) - Night Elf 14:05 Jun 19 (3)
  • We did a lot of quick writes at the beginning - Laura in China 17:54 Jun 19 (0)
  • The reason I mentioned the writing CD... - Colleen in NS 14:34 Jun 19 (1)
    • Dictation and narration are not a problem for him. - Night Elf 15:30 Jun 19 (0)
• For 6th grade (m) - angela in ohio 13:44 Jun 19 (0)
• I'd like to recommend SWB's Writing Without Fear CD, for excellent, practical help on how to teach writing from K-12. She gives a thorough overview on how to develop writing through the years. nt - Colleen in NS 13:02 Jun 19 (0)
• I still provide suggestions for all of my daughter's writing... - Melissa B 12:26 Jun 19 (0)
• Write Shop is great for a reluctant writer - goes step by step. nt - Jenny in Atl 11:42 Jun 19 (0)
• I expect some composition work every day we do school (4 days/week). sm - Lana in TX 10:57 Jun 19 (0)
• I think it's very easy to expect more than is really needed.... - Rhondabee 10:53 Jun 19 (0)
• Not much; I'm not big into forcing writing. (m) - Colleen 10:34 Jun 19 (0)
• For kids who can't think of what to write - Julie in MN 8:34 Jun 19 (0)
• My son going into 5th grade writes around two completed pieces a week - Laura in China 8:02 Jun 19 (2)
  • WOW! nt - Hoggirl 8:51 Jun 19 (1)
    • I should say that he is a natural writer - I don't make him do full revisions on lots of his pieces, because they come out pretty well the first time (m) - Laura in China 9:13 Jun 19 (0)
• 5th grader in the fall used CW: Aesop over 2 years writes - Carmen & Co. 7:40 Jun 19 (0)

Stephanie Z, please read my response below-thanks! Lillian - Lillian 7:22 Jun 19 (1)

• done! nt - Stephanie Z 18:59 Jun 19 (0)

Trivium Academy...Loaded question- Do you have your 1st grade schedule and lessons plans online???? - Classic Mom 7:17 Jun 19 (3)

• Are you kidding? Of course I do! *wink* - Trivium Academy 8:59 Jun 19 (2)
  • Thank you so Much & One More Question (More) - Classic Mom 10:24 Jun 19 (1)
    • www.historyscribe.com is what we use but there's also holdthatthought.com and historyportfolio.com - Trivium Academy 10:53 Jun 19 (0)

Trying again: My Pals are Here Science users (M) - mom2fourboys 7:16 Jun 19 (4)

• Sample of our 3b schedule - Closeacademy 8:46 Jun 19 (3)
  • thank you! nt - mom2fourboys 9:16 Jun 19 (2)
    • If you want I can e-mail the schedules I made for 3a/b. - Closeacademy 10:04 Jun 19 (1)
      • You have mail :) nt - mom2fourboys 12:48 Jun 19 (0)

Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek!--What do I need to order? (m) - threelops 7:16 Jun 19 (2)

• Level 1 is super basic. Your kids would do fine starting with Level 2... - mom2abcd 11:19 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek!--What do I need to order? (m) - JanOH 8:37 Jun 19 (0)

Has anyone ordered and received First Start French and if so, what do you think of it?.. - Deece in MN 6:58 Jun 19 (2)

• It is shipping next week on the 26th, give it a little longer and I'm sure people will have reviews. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 7:00 Jun 19 (1)
  • Ok, thanks. I didn't realize it hasn't shipped yet. I will be patient :) nt - Deece in MN 8:26 Jun 19 (0)

Now that I know Rosetta Stone is out for Latin...what about "Artes Latinae", particularly the cd-rom version? more.. - A.Marie 6:31 Jun 19 (0)

Has anyone ordered from EducationalLearningGames.com? - Belle in MA 6:13 Jun 19 (2)

• Yes, no problems - Hoggirl 7:10 Jun 19 (1)
  • Thank you! (nt) - Belle in Ma 7:11 Jun 19 (0)

Question about teaching Latin.. - Amy in PA 5:56 Jun 19 (6)

• What about a quick Prima Latina run-through? (m) - Colleen 8:26 Jun 19 (0)
• Try Paula's Archives. She does a great comparison of a lot of Latin curricula. (link inside) - Testimony 7:25 Jun 19 (0)
• We wanted to start Latin Road to English Grammar . . . - Momto5girls 6:43 Jun 19 (0)
• I resonate more with a reading based program... - Peela 6:30 Jun 19 (0)
• you sound like me - HollyDay 6:15 Jun 19 (0)
• Not sure on curriculum. We use Latin Prep, which is pretty intensive (m) - Laura in China 6:06 Jun 19 (0)

Chris in Cal.. I replied for you below on the Cali. study! nt - Corb 22:55 Jun 18 (1)

• thanks so much! I responded below with my email nt - Chris in CA 10:33 Jun 19 (0)

A huge thank you to Jean (I think that's who!) who posted about the LR magnetic phonogram tiles. We LOVE them!!!! (m) - earlybird mom 22:07 Jun 18 (6)

• You are welcome! I am so glad you liked them. We are having a lot of fun using them here! nt - Quiver0f10 13:36 Jun 19 (0)
• Where can I see these and order them? Can find original post! Thanks. nt - Rhonda in WA 22:47 Jun 18 (4)
  • Original post: http://wtmboards.com/K8currJun042007/messages/1585.html nt - earlybird mom 14:47 Jun 19 (0)
  • Here's a link to Learning Resources... - Heather 5:40 Jun 19 (2)
    • link didn't work but are these it? - Ann in WA 9:57 Jun 19 (1)
      • That is one of them, here are the item numbers... - HeatherinTenn 11:59 Jun 19 (0)

more science (fourth grade) - KSummer 21:18 Jun 18 (8)

• BJU 4... - April in VA 6:44 Jun 19 (0)
• Apologia would be ideal-all narration and no worksheets....BJU may work since... - Tami 6:27 Jun 19 (0)
• Another vote for BJU - Shari 6:20 Jun 19 (0)
• Apologia may be just what you're looking for. - MeganP 5:54 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: more science (fourth grade) - Heffalump 5:38 Jun 19 (0)
• take a look at BJU - more - HollyDay 5:29 Jun 19 (0)
• Might try looking at Real Science 4 Real Kids - Felicia 22:08 Jun 18 (1)
  • Re: Might try looking at Real Science 4 Real Kids - Felicia 22:12 Jun 18 (0)

science - KSummer 21:10 Jun 18 (1)

• Re: science - MeganP 6:03 Jun 19 (0)

Bible for 1st - loved LLOTG and looking for something similar, I think! - Laurie in VA 21:04 Jun 18 (6)

• I use Explorer's Bible Study, they go all the way through 12th grade, which is what I wanted, I didn't want to have to switch in Elem, Junior, and Senior. HTH Elf nt - EgoElfWife 14:21 Jun 19 (0)
• I just called my assistant pastor and she is coming over tomorrow! (m) - Laurie in VA 6:36 Jun 19 (1)
  • Questions to ask... - Trivium Academy 6:55 Jun 19 (0)
• What is LLOTG? NM - Polly 6:31 Jun 19 (1)
  • Leading Little Ones to God (n/t) - Laurie in VA 6:40 Jun 19 (0)
• For character, I've been using "Child's book of character building" m - Dawn in TN 21:32 Jun 18 (0)

MUS Users: Do we really need the Decimal Inserts? m... - Kelly 20:20 Jun 18 (5)

• It was a waste of our money. nm - Graceann 8:55 Jun 19 (0)
• I bought them, but they were rarely used. nt - Sue in St Pete 3:55 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: MUS Users: Do we really need the Decimal Inserts? m... - Brenda 20:30 Jun 18 (2)
  • glad to hear you say that - Epsilon just about sunk us! nt - HollyDay 6:33 Jun 19 (1)
    • A breath of fresh air does sound good after Epsilon! My gut was telling me... - Kelly 7:48 Jun 19 (0)

What technique did you use for memorizing the books of the Bible? - Trivium Academy 20:11 Jun 18 (33)

• We memorized them in two weeks using the Wee Sing Bible Songs CD. (more) - DawnUK 12:58 Jun 19 (1)
  • All 5 of ours learned them this way, too. nt - Beth S 17:52 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: What technique did you use for memorizing the books of the Bible? - Julie in Austin 11:05 Jun 19 (1)
  • Wow, that is neat- thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 15:59 Jun 19 (0)
• Sonlight "Sing the Word" CD's - they're excellent and fun! - Kris 7:19 Jun 19 (0)
• We used the Wee Sing Bible Songs CD. It has OT and NT books songs. nt - Shari 5:36 Jun 19 (1)
  • We did as well! So easy... though now I have to sing that little tune to myself... nt - Kay in Cal 9:42 Jun 19 (0)
• Wow, thank you all- what clever ideas! nt - Trivium Academy 4:32 Jun 19 (0)
• We just looked at the TOC in our Bible and read through it out loud, daily for about 3 weeks. G'pa was beaming when the 4yo could recite the NT from memory, LOL. nt - FlockOfSillies 4:32 Jun 19 (1)
  • What a precious moment! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 4:42 Jun 19 (0)
• We start with the NT, also, and we have a little game a friend made(m) - angela in ohio 4:30 Jun 19 (0)
• We did them to a rythm-like chant I made up. We did a "section" at a time. nt - Zee 4:24 Jun 19 (0)
• One chunk at a time, by category...(m) - Colleen 1:25 Jun 19 (1)
  • Hadn't heard that... we used GE Power Company! LOL nt - mom2abcd 11:05 Jun 19 (0)
• Awana here too.. I think its broken up into 3 sections for each testament.. Let me know if you want the breakdown.. nt - Corb 22:50 Jun 18 (0)
• By categories.... - Ellie 22:18 Jun 18 (0)
• Getting your own rhythm of the lists through repetition - mom2abcd 21:16 Jun 18 (0)
• Wee SIng BIble songs has two songs - Old and New Testaments. My children's AWANA club sang them, which helped when they had to memorize them. nt - lovemykids 21:11 Jun 18 (0)
• A few things - Julie in MN 20:53 Jun 18 (3)
  • What are the rules to the card game? - mom2abcd 21:12 Jun 18 (2)
    • It's in the Rome to the Reformation teacher guide. Basically... - Julie in MN 8:46 Jun 19 (1)
      • Thanks, Julie in MN! I don't have my RTR guide yet... - mom2abcd 11:12 Jun 19 (0)
• We did this with AWANAs -m - Kathie in VA 20:39 Jun 18 (0)
• We did 5 at a time and moved on when those were mastered. Starting in the NT is less overwhelming, imo.(nt) - Tami 20:34 Jun 18 (0)
• Repetition here too. - SPH 20:32 Jun 18 (0)
• We learned a song but also... - Daisy 20:25 Jun 18 (3)
  • I like that Daisy, combining memorization with application. Thanks! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 20:27 Jun 18 (1)
    • There is a good song for NT and OT on the Wee Sing Bible Songs.... - WTMindy 20:32 Jun 18 (0)
  • My goal wasn't just to memorize the books but to teach the skill of finding a particular verse. nt - Daisy 20:26 Jun 18 (0)
• Awana... - Debbie C. 20:21 Jun 18 (2)
  • The whole list at once? That just seems very overwhelming, even to me! - Trivium Academy 20:24 Jun 18 (1)
    • In Awana they have the books broken up into sections, so it's not all at once. nt - FlockOfSillies 20:37 Jun 18 (0)
• Repetition. - MelissaM 20:14 Jun 18 (0)

Classical Conversation users: what will you do at home? - Another Lynn 19:50 Jun 18 (4)

• Re: Classical Conversation users: what will you do at home? - Tracy 5:18 Jun 19 (0)
• I use it as memory work only ... - LisaL 5:08 Jun 19 (0)
• What I do... - GVA 5:08 Jun 19 (0)
• I'm trying to figure that out -m - Kathie in VA 20:13 Jun 18 (0)

What do you think of CLP's Exploring American History as a spine? - Another Lynn 19:26 Jun 18 (6)

• Expl. American History is used by CLP for 5th grade, and I think... - Donna A. 10:37 Jun 19 (0)
• It gets the job done but nothing exciting about it... - Donna T. 5:22 Jun 19 (0)
• It is just about people, but it covers the events in their lives (m) - angela in ohio 4:54 Jun 19 (0)
• bleech! - MelissaM 20:16 Jun 18 (2)
  • Well....., it kind of depends on the tone.... - Another Lynn 20:32 Jun 18 (1)
    • I'm not sure if I read it or not. - MelissaM 20:43 Jun 18 (0)

Sing, Spell, Read, and Write questions - lovemykids 19:01 Jun 18 (5)

• I'm using it without the writing part.... - Kelly in VA 6:58 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Sing, Spell, Read, and Write questions - Debbie C. 20:46 Jun 18 (0)
• With my oldest I did the program without doing the writing. - Ida 19:58 Jun 18 (0)
• I use this with my youngest.... - April in VA 19:43 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: Sing, Spell, Read, and Write questions - Laura in OK 19:38 Jun 18 (0)

Rosetta Stone Latin? - A.Marie 18:47 Jun 18 (5)

• No. - abbeyej 19:07 Jun 18 (4)
  • Latin for Children might meet your needs, however.nt - shanmar 11:46 Jun 19 (0)
  • I totally agree! nt - flpeggy 5:28 Jun 19 (0)
  • Ditto. Don't go this route. Abbeyej hit the nail on the head. nt - Vanna 20:40 Jun 18 (1)
    • Ditto Abbeye & Vanna on this one!! nt - Corb 22:51 Jun 18 (0)

Junior Great Books- what do I need to know? - amy c 18:35 Jun 18 (4)

• I have used it quite a bit. - Carol in Cal. 20:38 Jun 18 (3)
  • Thank you so much! This was very helpful! - amy c 4:52 Jun 19 (0)
  • One more thing... - Carol in Cal. 20:40 Jun 18 (1)
    • I agree.... - erica 14:04 Jun 19 (0)

What are your thoughts on U.S. History for 8th grade? - Susan 18:33 Jun 18 (4)

• Thanks, ladies. You've helped. I'm weighing all your suggestions carefully. nt - Susan 13:19 Jun 19 (0)
• We are using Alpha omega for 8th gr history - Lindatx 6:26 Jun 19 (0)
• TruthQuest uses the Peter Marshall books as a spine and would add in bios and videos FOR you... - Tami 5:21 Jun 19 (0)
• R&S or CLE... - MIch elle 5:04 Jun 19 (0)

TOG ladies tell me I'm not crazy for ordering Year 3 Classic, it's coming this week any tips? - Monique in NJ 18:29 Jun 18 (25)

• Did you order Marcia's CD Teaching with Tapestry? If not, PLEASE do!!!! - Janice in NJ 7:10 Jun 19 (1)
  • Yes, I did. Thanks Janice it should be here today. I will be sure to call you with any questions. nm - Monique in NJ 7:52 Jun 19 (0)
• Year 3 TOG was my favorite! - Shari 5:41 Jun 19 (3)
  • 3-week fog ? What's that?!! - Monique in NJ 6:26 Jun 19 (2)
    • LOL It's what TOG veterans call the 'learning curve' that's needed to get used to the program - Shari 6:52 Jun 19 (1)
      • Thanks. I think what I like most about TOG is that I don't have to do everything that is there. I guess I am rebellous -- I don't want to be TOLD what to do ;-) . nm - Monique in NJ 8:02 Jun 19 (0)
• Why I choose year 4 - Debbie 4:08 Jun 19 (2)
  • It worked in that we got things done we just couldn't do everything. Mid year it seems that... - Monique in NJ 5:01 Jun 19 (1)
    • That is exactly what happened with my dd.... - Debbie 5:32 Jun 19 (0)
• For some reason, I was thinking you also use Sonlight, Monique...(m) - Colleen 1:30 Jun 19 (4)
  • Every year I get that Sonlight cat. and I soo want to do it , but I just don't think I can... - Monique in NJ 4:46 Jun 19 (3)
    • I hope ToG is a good fit for you...(m) - Colleen 8:31 Jun 19 (2)
      • I wish I had a good answer. I think one day I will jump in and love it... - Monique in NJ 9:28 Jun 19 (1)
        • I think I understand...(m) - Colleen 10:08 Jun 19 (0)
• I'm doing the same! (Switching from MFW to TOG) - Debbie 19:38 Jun 18 (8)
  • I switched from MFW to TOG , doing year 3. nt - Fay up North 3:44 Jun 19 (3)
    • What are the ages of your children, and why did you switch? How is it going? nt - Monique in NJ 4:51 Jun 19 (2)
      • I did year 1 when my kids - Fay up North 7:10 Jun 19 (1)
        • LOL! I almost spit water all over my computer...salt for 10years!! nm - Monique in NJ 7:59 Jun 19 (0)
  • LOL! Debbie, you helped me last year to decide to try MFW! Why did you choose yr 4? - Monique in NJ 19:46 Jun 18 (3)
    • What are you using for science? We are going with Rod and Staff. nm - Monique in NJ 19:49 Jun 18 (2)
      • I'm not sure yet...... - Debbie 4:10 Jun 19 (1)
        • If you use Apologia Elementary, you can get join the yahoo group and many people have schedules there you can use or modify! nt - PameLA in VA 12:45 Jun 19 (0)
• I think it was a great move. It gives you the flexibility to teach all your children at their level while challenging your oldest. It is a great program too to help your oldest with the logic stage. I think you will do great. Don't forget you can tweak it to fit your family.(nt) - KerriF 18:38 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks fot the encouragement. nm - Monique in NJ 19:48 Jun 18 (0)

Is Calvert Grade 5 boring?(sm) - CLS 18:21 Jun 18 (2)

• You know, it depends on the kid - Annie G 18:26 Jun 19 (0)
• I've only used a few "enrichment" courses.... - Nicole M 12:23 Jun 19 (0)

Adverb clauses versus prepositional phrases: I'm royally confused. (m) - Colleen 17:24 Jun 18 (26)

• This is why I love this site.....another burst of insight....m - Julieofsardis 9:11 Jun 19 (0)
• I teach my kids in terms of sentence puzzle-pieces - Janice in NJ 3:58 Jun 19 (1)
  • should say, "...to create new sentences that SAY the same or a similar thing." Need more COFFEE! - Janice in NJ 4:04 Jun 19 (0)
• On, and one other thing ... (m) - Erin 18:18 Jun 18 (6)
  • Mmmm, well, Rod & Staff English would disagree with you...(m) - Colleen 1:52 Jun 19 (1)
    • I guess this is a case of having too much information ... (m) - Erin 17:20 Jun 19 (0)
  • Erin, are you a Rod & Staff gal? - mom2abcd 18:44 Jun 18 (3)
    • I believe Erin is the daughter of Robin Finley who wrote Analytical Grammar :-) - Sue in St Pete 19:28 Jun 18 (2)
      • Guilty as charged! ;-) (nt) - Erin 17:22 Jun 19 (0)
      • Aha! That would explain it:o) Lucky Robin to have a dd who enjoys English as much as she did:o) nt - mom2abcd 21:21 Jun 18 (0)
• This is why memorizing prepositions can get you into trouble ... (m) - Erin 18:08 Jun 18 (2)
  • We don't memorize prepositions. : ) (m) - Colleen 1:39 Jun 19 (0)
  • Well, it helped me!... - Debbie C. 21:01 Jun 18 (0)
• This is not a prepositional phrase... - Tracie in TX 17:40 Jun 18 (6)
  • Gotcha. I think what I should have asked was the difference not between an adverb clause and a prepositional phrase, but between an adverb or adjective phrase and a prepositional phrase. Can you help me with that? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 17:42 Jun 18 (5)
    • I think... - Ellie 22:20 Jun 18 (4)
      • It's an adverb clause...(m) - Colleen 2:00 Jun 19 (3)
        • Yes, I figured that out, too, lol. :-) nt - Ellie 8:04 Jun 19 (0)
        • Grrr...typo in there...(m) - Colleen 2:02 Jun 19 (1)
          • Sounds like you've got it to me! =) nt - Rhondabee 6:08 Jun 19 (0)
• I think prepositional phrases are shorter than adverb clauses... (m) - FlockOfSillies 17:33 Jun 18 (5)
  • Then what distinguishes the difference between a prepositional phrase and an adverb (or adjective) phrase? (m) - Colleen 17:40 Jun 18 (4)
    • Because (as I grab my grammar handbook because I never learned this either)... - Tracie in TX 17:52 Jun 18 (2)
      • I just read that and it still isn't clear... - Tracie in TX 17:57 Jun 18 (1)
        • Thank you, Tracie. (nt) - Colleen 1:40 Jun 19 (0)
    • "What distinguishes the difference..." that's lovely. Just lovely. LOL (nt) - Colleen 17:41 Jun 18 (0)

Raise your hand if you *do* like Introductory Logic from Canon Press...(m) - Colleen 17:04 Jun 18 (10)

• My son and I did this together a few years ago. We liked it. We used the DVD which made it more interesting. nt - flpeggy 4:23 Jun 19 (1)
  • Hmmm.....seems like a lot of people rely on the DVDs, which I'd rather avoid. Thanks for your reply! (nt) - Colleen 8:33 Jun 19 (0)
• My son did it with the DVDs... - Laura in CT 4:07 Jun 19 (2)
  • So what, if anything, did your son move on to after Intro Logic? (nt) - Colleen 8:32 Jun 19 (1)
    • Argumentation lectures from the Teaching Company, so far. nt - Laura in CT 11:11 Jun 19 (0)
• Any other takers? (nt) - Colleen 1:13 Jun 19 (0)
• Just some threads that might be interesting reading... - Trivium Academy 17:45 Jun 18 (1)
  • Jessica, I appreciate all these links! (nt) - Colleen 1:04 Jun 19 (0)
• I have gone through this program myself (m) - Tracy in Ky 17:44 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks for your input, Tracy. (nt) - Colleen 1:03 Jun 19 (0)

Can anyone show me a typical week with MP Science? Pretty please! TIA - mom2fourboys 16:52 Jun 18 (0)

Right Start Math question (m) - EKS 16:06 Jun 18 (2)

• I just use the books .. - Cheller 20:20 Jun 18 (0)
• I tear out, put in a page protector and use dry-erase...(m) - snickelfritz 18:49 Jun 18 (0)

UK Preschool Homeschooler - Aliyah Quadri 14:33 Jun 18 (1)

• Hello - I answered your post on the K-8 general board. Best wishes (nt) - Laura in China 18:09 Jun 18 (0)

Art for 1st grade? How important is it? - Sandy Redding 14:30 Jun 18 (15)

• At that age, dd had access to art materials every day... - Tami 20:39 Jun 18 (1)
  • Oh, to directly answer your question, I think it is VERY important to have frequent access to art materials.(nt) - Tami 20:41 Jun 18 (0)
• I needed an art curriculum, just to make me do art at all - Laura in China 18:38 Jun 18 (0)
• We do a lot through SOTW AG. - Closeacademy 17:00 Jun 18 (0)
• I don't think one needs to "teach" art to young kids... m - Jenny in Atl 16:56 Jun 18 (3)
  • ITA. I think 99% of art is about learning creativity. I just let my kids go & we clean up the mess. I don't like messes but hey, that comes w/having kids. nt - Daisy 19:32 Jun 18 (2)
    • I should say, my kids have access to "suplies" all day long....m - Sandy Redding 19:52 Jun 18 (1)
      • Have you tried sidewalk chalk paint? That's fun & outside! nt - Daisy 20:28 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: Art for 1st grade? How important is it? - Trivium Academy 16:05 Jun 18 (1)
  • I second Artistic Pursuits-I am the "anti-crafty" mom and it's doable and fun-we've learned a lot! nt - MamaPapa 17:21 Jun 18 (0)
• "How to Teach Art to Children" by Evan-Moor (link inside)... - Stacia 15:31 Jun 18 (1)
  • We really like this. It is straight forward and easy to follow. Both of my boys have enjoyed the projects. (nt) - KerriF 16:51 Jun 18 (0)
• We are working with Draw Write Now for some copywork and simple drawing instruction. nt - KarenNC 15:21 Jun 18 (0)
• Check out The Phonics of Drawing. Link attached. - Chris in WA 14:48 Jun 18 (1)
  • Forget the link. Here it is. - Chris in WA 14:50 Jun 18 (0)

Looking for reading comprehension curriculum for a friend's dd (grade 6). Any suggestions? (nt) - molly's mom 14:26 Jun 18 (5)

• Is price a consideration? (m) - angela in ohio 18:25 Jun 18 (1)
  • My vote is BJU Reading also!! - Debbie 18:51 Jun 18 (0)
• For that age, I would try Junior Great Books, the kindergarten level. - Carol in Cal. 15:13 Jun 18 (2)
  • Carol, the kindergarten level for a 6th grader? nt - Trivium Academy 15:51 Jun 18 (1)
    • Oh, sorry, I read this as a 6YO! In that case, I withdraw my JGB recommendation. - Carol in Cal. 20:26 Jun 18 (0)

What do you think are the top 20 events in Western Civilization? (you don't have to list 20)... - karenciavo 14:24 Jun 18 (11)

• Great lists! I would add . . . - Kris 7:24 Jun 19 (0)
• Constantine and Edict of Milan, Luther and the 95 theses, Gutenburg and printing press, Darwin and Origin of Species, Carl Marx's Communist Manifesto.(nt) - Tami 20:29 Jun 18 (0)
• Events that changed the course of history... - Tracie in TX 18:54 Jun 18 (0)
• the life/work of Aristotle, the Peloponnesian War, the rise of Rome and life of Caesar, m - Stacy in NJ 18:26 Jun 18 (1)
  • Yeez, I forgot the most important.....the Enlightenment. nm - Stacy in NJ 18:28 Jun 18 (0)
• Wireless communication and Starbucks Frappacinos. :) nt - flpeggy 16:50 Jun 18 (0)
• Nicene Creed, Democracy, alphabet, paper/printing, travel (boats/cars/planes/space shuttles), exploration, just to name a few. nt - Trivium Academy 16:03 Jun 18 (0)
• The invention of the printing press - and dark chocolate :0) (nt) - Laura in OH 15:20 Jun 18 (1)
  • The Industrial Revolution and ditto on the dark chocolate! :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 15:45 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: What do you think are the top 20 events in Western Civilization? (you don't have to list 20)... - Stacia 14:34 Jun 18 (1)
  • I have that book! Thanks for mentioning it. nt - karenciavo 18:18 Jun 18 (0)

Zaner-Bloser or HWOT for a first-grader? Or something else? nt - Chris in WA 14:16 Jun 18 (5)

• Thanks everybody. (nt) - Chris in WA 8:27 Jun 19 (0)
• I've only used ZB, but I've been happy with it. I like the look of it better than some other programs. nt - FlockOfSillies 20:36 Jun 18 (0)
• We use HWT but I just got some free copies of ZB. - Closeacademy 17:02 Jun 18 (1)
  • We like Zaner-Bloser better. My kids seem to understand what to do better on the 3 line set-up. nt - katie5 19:05 Jun 18 (0)
• Pick the one you like to look at! If it works, great. If not, switch. nt - lovemykids 14:26 Jun 18 (0)

AAS vs. Spelling Workout vs. WRTR - Which is best for a first-grader? nt - Chris in WA 14:14 Jun 18 (10)

• What does AAS stand for? nt - Mom of 4 19:32 Jun 18 (2)
  • All About Spelling...link inside - Milliemil 19:54 Jun 18 (1)
    • Thank you! nt - Mom of 4 19:52 Jun 19 (0)
• I've been using it with my 6 yo and 9 yo - susie in tx 18:18 Jun 18 (0)
• WRTR can be used from pre-school to adult. I can't compare it to the others, but it's thorough, and once you get it, you can use the tools (phonograms and rules) for the rest of your life. nt - Colleen in NS 17:16 Jun 18 (0)
• I will be usinh AAS for dd's 1st grade in the fall. m - Sandy Redding 17:13 Jun 18 (2)
  • Here's another vote for AAS, too. Excellent program. nt - CindyP 17:26 Jun 18 (1)
    • yeah, we just got it back out for summer review...it is so refreshing and well recieved by dc:-)nt - Johann 18:48 Jun 18 (0)
• I can't really say that 1 is better than the other, mostly different - Fay up North 15:40 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Chris in WA 15:50 Jun 18 (0)

AAS vs. Spelling Workout vs. WRTR - Which is best prntogram for a first-grader? - Chris in WA 14:12 Jun 18 (0)

Crazy thought...combining Sonlight and My Father's World? more... - Lillian 14:10 Jun 18 (3)

• Re: Crazy thought...combining Sonlight and My Father's World? more... - Joanne 15:42 Jun 18 (0)
• Not crazy at all... - Donna T. 15:38 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks, Donna! - Lillian 17:35 Jun 18 (0)

Phonogram Audio CD-Rom - Sweetpeach 14:09 Jun 18 (4)

• I found it very helpful. Well done... - CindyP 16:43 Jun 18 (2)
  • Click on the phongram, and listen to the proper pronounciation. I think it could be a valuable tool. - Sweetpeach 16:48 Jun 18 (1)
    • You can get the audio free (until the end of the month) with an order and this coupon code. This was just mentioned in the All About Spelling newsletter today... - CindyP 17:23 Jun 18 (0)
• Not an expert but, - Fay up North 15:44 Jun 18 (0)

Scheduling R&S English? - Lillian 14:06 Jun 18 (7)

• I started R&S level 5 with my older fourth grader last fall, planning to do fifty lessons... - Catherine 19:15 Jun 18 (0)
• What we do. . . - Stephanie Z 17:58 Jun 18 (2)
  • On R&S and Sonlight... - Lillian 19:06 Jun 18 (1)
    • What I do. . . - Stephanie Z 18:58 Jun 19 (0)
• Finishing 5th grade - Julie in TX 17:33 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thank you both so much! - Lillian 17:36 Jun 18 (0)
• We usually do one day per lesson. - Lolly 14:10 Jun 18 (0)

Ancient History Portfolio and TOG - Has anyone coordinated these two resources? - Janice in NJ 13:26 Jun 18 (3)

• Yes, I'd like this too because I want to use both! :-).... - WTMindy 18:14 Jun 18 (0)
• Janice -- what ages are your students? (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:51 Jun 18 (0)
• Aww, come on Janice, this one's easy. You could do this one quickly and painlessly. - Trivium Academy 13:41 Jun 18 (0)

Has anyone taken the time to line up Susan's History of the Ancient World with TOG Year One Units? - Janice in NJ 13:24 Jun 18 (1)

• Not yet, but.... - WTMindy 18:16 Jun 18 (0)

Starting Apologia Elementary science...is it worthwhile to get the supply kit for experiments? - Magic Wand 13:07 Jun 18 (8)

• Thank you, everyone, for your input. nt - Magic Wand 7:46 Jun 19 (0)
• I didn't find kits necessary for either Zoo 1 or 2. I had most things already in the house or could pick it up at the grocery for the week. (m) - FloridaLisa 16:09 Jun 18 (0)
• Doing the flying creatures book, and I only bought the few things I didn't have on hand... - Michelle T 13:23 Jun 18 (0)
• Which book are you using? (m) - Colleen 13:23 Jun 18 (1)
  • We're using Zoo 2, but have started with the prerequisite lesson 1 from - Magic Wand 13:42 Jun 18 (0)
• I looked at the kit for Botany, and I'm going....m - Pensguys 13:22 Jun 18 (2)
  • Yes. The basic kit is cheaper and just has the less common things... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 14:56 Jun 18 (0)
  • Yes, I think you're right... - Magic Wand 13:47 Jun 18 (0)

Help Ria (and other PH users)! Just received my PH Life Explorer Text- WOW - Classic Mom 12:47 Jun 18 (5)

• Thanks for the advice ladies- now I need to get my lab goggles on and get going! :)) - Classic Mom 4:41 Jun 19 (0)
• 800 pages, eh? You must have bought the combined volume! - Ria 14:04 Jun 18 (0)
• we have always done science daily - AngieW in Texas 13:34 Jun 18 (2)
  • Curious: do you make up the tests, or does PH have tests available? TIA. (nt) - GraceinMD 19:24 Jun 18 (1)
    • I got the test bank cd-rom on ebay. There's no way I'd pay retail for it, but I couldn't pass it up for just $25. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:47 Jun 18 (0)

School of Tomorrow Paces for Beginning Art (Jr. High) Likes/Dislikes?? Thanks! nt - 5knights3maidens 12:39 Jun 18 (0)

Help with VP cards...using them as a supplement to TOG - Laura Jones 12:21 Jun 18 (1)

• We skip the songs and just chant them in order (m) - angela in ohio 13:03 Jun 18 (0)

I know I've seen it here before, but how does one search the message boards? thanks, nt - Brenda 11:53 Jun 18 (2)

• Re: I know I've seen it here before, but how does one search the message boards? thanks, nt - cmn-CA 12:05 Jun 18 (1)
  • thanks! nt - Brenda 12:35 Jun 18 (0)

A site full of free things . . . . - Sweetpeach 11:42 Jun 18 (4)

• Thanks! I downloaded lots of goodies! nt - mom2abcd 15:57 Jun 18 (0)
• Oy! there goes more ink, and time:-) thanks! nt - Strawberry Queen 15:06 Jun 18 (0)
• Awesome sight! Thanks so much!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 13:06 Jun 18 (0)
• Thank you! nt . - 5knights3maidens 12:37 Jun 18 (0)

Need to cover CA history over the summer, any suggestions? - Chris in CA 11:34 Jun 18 (13)

• I can email you a free California lapbook to print up... - Corb 22:54 Jun 18 (1)
  • That would be wonderful, here is my email - Chris in CA 10:32 Jun 19 (0)
• Wait, wait--I have another suggestion!... - Ellie 22:24 Jun 18 (5)
  • Ellie, do you recommend getting the TM as well?? nt - Chris in CA 10:43 Jun 19 (0)
  • thank you Ellie! nt - Chris in CA 10:33 Jun 19 (0)
  • Does this use any living books? (m) - Kisa in CA 7:03 Jun 19 (2)
    • Re: Does this use any living books? (m) - Ellie 8:07 Jun 19 (1)
      • Thank you very much! nt - Kisa in CA 8:27 Jun 19 (0)
• thank you all! nt - Chris in CA 20:32 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: Need to cover CA history over the summer, any suggestions? - Stacia 14:41 Jun 18 (0)
• I really liked "Our Golden California"...(m) - Jenny in Ca 14:40 Jun 18 (1)
  • I second the vote for "Our Golden California"...(m) - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 19:14 Jun 18 (0)
• Beautiful Feet has a California Study. http://www.bfbooks.com (nt) - flpeggy 11:39 Jun 18 (0)

A simple (not short probably) thank you... - Marsha SC 11:30 Jun 18 (2)

• I feel just as thankful, and I just finished my 5th year of homeschooling! :-) nt - WTMindy 18:19 Jun 18 (0)
• Awww, Congratulations on your first year done Marsha! - Trivium Academy 12:08 Jun 18 (0)

New here - with a couple of questions - Tammy 11:24 Jun 18 (3)

• Look into Growing With Grammar Grade 1/2... - heathertije 13:47 Jun 18 (0)
• I started using FLL at the beginning of 2nd grade. (m) - WABeth 12:02 Jun 18 (1)
  • Similar experience, here. Worked out great. .nt - Carol in Cal. 15:14 Jun 18 (0)

I would love to hear from people who have used Winterpromise Quest for the Middle Ages with an 8th grader...(more) - Trina in TX 11:23 Jun 18 (2)

• Trina, I have not used it yet but am seriously considering it for my 8th grader. Hope you get some responses...nt - Gloria 6:30 Jun 19 (1)
  • Thanks Gloria, I hope I get some responses too! Hello, anyone use Winterpromise with older kids? Please answer, pretty please! nt - Trina in TX 19:03 Jun 19 (0)

Horizons math opinions - Annie 10:57 Jun 18 (3)

• Re: Horizons math opinions - Jennefer @ SSA 11:17 Jun 18 (2)
  • Well I agree about the Teacher's Manual but you don't "really" need them. - Trivium Academy 11:20 Jun 18 (1)
    • I don't use the TM either--until about 4th for the solutions! nt - Julie in Austin 11:38 Jun 18 (0)

I need timeline help....Augustine.....please help me save my sanity! - SLB 10:38 Jun 18 (3)

• Thanks ladies! I didn't know---but now I do! nt - SLB 20:49 Jun 18 (0)
• They are different men. more - dm 10:52 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: I need timeline help....Augustine.....please help me save my sanity! - cajun.classical 10:48 Jun 18 (0)

1st/2nd co-op on Human Body - What book or unit - KSue 10:16 Jun 18 (4)

• The Evan-Moor ScienceWorks book on the human body, plus the book 10Acres mentioned. (m) - angela in ohio 13:05 Jun 18 (1)
  • Also, (m) - angela in ohio 13:07 Jun 18 (0)
• Our coop did "My Body" by Teacher Created Materials (m) - 10Acres 11:35 Jun 18 (0)
• My Body by Teacher Created Materials We did this in 1st, but know of Coop who did it for the K level nt. - T Baer 11:29 Jun 18 (0)

Biblioplan users...How much time do you spend per week, and how do you schedule it? nt - SLB 10:03 Jun 18 (3)

• We do Bibioplan 3x a week for about 90 min for the text reading, 60 min daily for the Lit Read-Aloud recommendations. (nt) - flpeggy 11:17 Jun 18 (2)
  • Wow. Do you read out loud straight for one hour, or divide that up. nt - SLB 20:52 Jun 18 (1)
    • LOL! I cheat a little. I have the Hakim History of US on Audio and for our read-aloud we're doing Tom Sawyer on audio. Both from Audible.com. My voice and I love Audible! nt - flpeggy 4:26 Jun 19 (0)

Tell me I am nuts, but....I just ordered .... - Mommyfaithe 10:00 Jun 18 (6)

• I won't tell you that. I'll tell you you're a smart mama! LOL - mom2abcd 16:00 Jun 18 (0)
• Good for you!!! And wishing you blessings as you enjoy your year! nt - Christina in MN 13:53 Jun 18 (0)
• Not nuts at all! It sounds like a wonderful plan. (m) - flpeggy 11:11 Jun 18 (0)
• I did the same thing last year. We did MFW year 4 because I knew that with a 5th, 3rd, 5 yo, 3 yo , and a baby things wouldn't get done... - Monique in NJ 11:02 Jun 18 (0)
• Good for you!!! :) nt - Zee 11:00 Jun 18 (0)
• Hey, you picked something that will help get you through the blahs and it's got you excited, and it took the pressure off. Sounds like a great choice to me. Good luck, and enjoy the freedom! nt - FlockOfSillies 10:33 Jun 18 (0)

Spineless?? - Gina in Roanoke 9:47 Jun 18 (4)

• Yep. We did American history virtually spine-free and are doing it again for modern world next year. - Jenny in Florida 11:09 Jun 18 (0)
• Yes, this is exactly what I am doing.... - Michelle T 10:01 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks, Jenny and Michelle. m - Gina in Roanoke 16:06 Jun 18 (0)
• I am referring to history spines :o)nt - Gina in Roanoke 9:49 Jun 18 (0)

how good are Lyrical Life science audio songs? - Teresa Hope 9:30 Jun 18 (3)

• SL has samples on their site. I am trying to decide on this myself! (m-link only) - Laurie in VA 16:46 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks for the link! I had been thinking about LL, but now I HAVE to buy it! - Kay in Cal 9:49 Jun 19 (0)
• I must be missing something but we didn't relate to them. (m) - flpeggy 11:21 Jun 18 (0)

Am. History, lower/middle grammar.... more - Another Lynn 9:23 Jun 18 (1)

• Re: Am. History, lower/middle grammar.... more - Deanna 15:18 Jun 18 (0)

Shurley Grammar vs. Easy Grammar... - Heffalump 9:22 Jun 18 (5)

• Re: Shurley Grammar - cm 13:25 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks so much! This was actually... - Heffalump 14:25 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: Shurley Grammar vs. Easy Grammar... - Ellie 10:59 Jun 18 (2)
  • My eldest has actually done 4 years of Shurley *English*. Thanks for your input..:) nt - Heffalump 11:50 Jun 18 (1)
    • Well, there you go :-)... - Ellie 14:00 Jun 18 (0)

supplementary videos/books for human body, logic stage? - Teresa Hope 9:11 Jun 18 (0)

Maybe a weird question; I'm looking for a history spine for late grammar, early logic stage ...........m - Stacy in NJ 9:01 Jun 18 (2)

• Story of the Old World CSIonline.org - Jean in Wisc 9:24 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks, I'll have a look at it. :- ) nm - Stacy in NJ 12:32 Jun 18 (0)

Handwriting dilemma...print or cursive for struggling writer? m - 10Acres 8:43 Jun 18 (4)

• If it's just that your daughter hasn't practised enough, I'd stick with print (m) - Laura in China 18:36 Jun 18 (0)
• Thanks! Good advice! We'll stick with it & work on it this summer. nt. - 10Acres 16:14 Jun 18 (0)
• I'm not sure about when you should transition to cursive, but my 7yo's ugly print looks so much better in cursive. I guess if your dd hasn't mastered the letters yet, then give print some more time (6 mos.?) and consistency. nt - FlockOfSillies 10:37 Jun 18 (0)
• Some advice - Closeacademy 10:01 Jun 18 (0)

Is there a Art History book with short lessons similar in style to Meet the Great Composers. nt - T Baer 8:42 Jun 18 (3)

• "Art in Story" has recently come back in to print... - akmommy 11:00 Jun 18 (2)
  • This is a WONDERFUL resource. m - Stephanie Z 18:07 Jun 18 (0)
  • Thanks, I am going to check this out at the library first nt. - T Baer 11:28 Jun 18 (0)

*Whispering* My kids are overwhelmed with narriation and want to try workbooks. Any suggestions for science? - Nancy in Oh 8:28 Jun 18 (10)

• Real Science 4 Kids (nt) - Melissa in CA 19:51 Jun 18 (1)
  • Would Real Science be appropriate for a 2nd grader? Just wondering.(nt) - Tami 20:31 Jun 18 (0)
• Ditto on the BJU Science! (m) - OhElizabeth 10:50 Jun 18 (0)
• My World Science!!! link inside - Patricia in ATL 9:35 Jun 18 (0)
• My Pals from Singapore Science looks awesome from the - DeeinFL 9:09 Jun 18 (0)
• Perhaps Evan-Moor ScienceWorks? Link inside... - Deb in PA 8:51 Jun 18 (0)
• TOG has accountability questions, and Sonlight has comprehension questions. Would something like that work?(nt) - Tami 8:30 Jun 18 (3)
  • Just thought of a workbook curriculum that has living books: Veritas Press.(nt) - Tami 8:34 Jun 18 (2)
    • I forgot to mention my kids are 2nd and 3rd grades. I love VP for bible and history. I don't think they have a science program that young. - nancy in Oh 8:36 Jun 18 (1)
      • For science? I highly recommend BJU. Level 3 would be perfect for both your kids.(nt) - Tami 8:58 Jun 18 (0)

language arts dilema - hpymomof3 7:47 Jun 18 (3)

• Do you like SWO? - Carol in Cal. 15:19 Jun 18 (0)
• It looks good to me, other than... - Ellie 7:56 Jun 18 (0)
• I would go through them and choose which assignments you will give her based on your goals for her over the next 2 years getting ready for ps.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:55 Jun 18 (0)

Polly, I posted a reply to you about All About Spelling below nt - Carrie 7:26 Jun 18 (0)

Incorporating TOG into our homeschool (link inside) - Trivium Academy 7:11 Jun 18 (13)

• Looks great, Jessica! A nice balance, and you'll be getting a leg up before logic stage. nt - MamaPapa 20:15 Jun 18 (0)
• Cool! - siloam 9:25 Jun 18 (1)
  • Do you think... - Trivium Academy 9:41 Jun 18 (0)
• Looks good! Thank you for sharing...I do have one more question... - cmn-CA 9:04 Jun 18 (2)
  • Re: Looks good! Thank you for sharing...I do have one more question... - Trivium Academy 9:16 Jun 18 (1)
    • Thank you for posting the link...signed on and searching away! nt - cmn-CA 13:51 Jun 18 (0)
• Is Artistic Pursuits scheduled in yr.2?(m) - RA 8:29 Jun 18 (6)
  • Re: Is Artistic Pursuits scheduled in yr.2?(m) - Trivium Academy 9:09 Jun 18 (5)
    • Re: Is Artistic Pursuits scheduled in yr.2?(m) - RA 9:42 Jun 18 (4)
      • Yes. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 9:55 Jun 18 (3)
        • Okay, now you're killing me-it even SCHEDULES Artistic Pursuits? (I am now slapping my hand to make it stop reaching for my checkbook-LOL!) nt - MamaPapa 20:13 Jun 18 (2)
          • What? No, it doesn't. TOG is horrible, it's just too organized and makes your children hate learning. Feeling better yet? Lol nt - Trivium Academy 20:22 Jun 18 (1)
            • It's not helping (pout pout) Especially since your blog entry makes me think I can justify getting it (Well, I need it for my TEACHING advancement, yeah, that's it!) nt - MamaPapa 20:32 Jun 18 (0)

CBD codes yet... - georgia in NM 6:47 Jun 18 (2)

• Not sure if this is expired now or not... - mom2abcd 21:29 Jun 18 (0)
• Sorry for the double post forgot to refresh... - georgia in NM 6:48 Jun 18 (0)

CBD codes yet... - georgia in NM 6:47 Jun 18 (0)

Waiting for SOTW Vol2 Act Guide -- Is there a list of additional resources somewhere that I can browse? - Dawn K 6:31 Jun 18 (1)

• It'd be better for you to wait and pick/explore after receiving the Act. Guide. - Trivium Academy 7:18 Jun 18 (0)

Has anyone used Analytical Grammar for fifth grade? . . . - Momto5girls 6:14 Jun 18 (2)

• You could start with JAG... - Deece in MN 10:10 Jun 18 (0)
• Hi Lisa. You might also ask on the highschool board, as AG is usually used in middle/high school grades. (nt) - Lori D. 7:27 Jun 18 (0)

Opinions on Explode the code please- we would be starting with "get ready for the code".. Thanks! - Corb 6:11 Jun 18 (16)

• I love ETC - Victoria in GA 17:10 Jun 18 (1)
  • Re: I love ETC - Victoria in GA 17:11 Jun 18 (0)
• We started these at age 4, she loved them. - KarenNC 15:25 Jun 18 (0)
• My oldest really enjoyed these, but I think they're "busy work" more than anything...(m) - Colleen 13:31 Jun 18 (0)
• Another pro-ETC vote here. nt - Karin 12:34 Jun 18 (0)
• My oldest is working through book 3, and my youngest is about to start Get set for the code. (m) - MomToLGD 10:11 Jun 18 (0)
• My kids must be weird because they didn't do well with them (m) - CynthiaOK 9:58 Jun 18 (0)
• Simple, lots of kids love them, and they are inexpensive and effective. nt - Tammyla 9:27 Jun 18 (0)
• They sound perfect for your daughter! nt - Kisa in CA 7:44 Jun 18 (0)
• Te kids loved them. I loved them. They're terrific - CalicoKat 7:36 Jun 18 (0)
• love them here - tess at the beach 7:33 Jun 18 (0)
• Very easy to use. All my dc have loved the books! nt - FloridaLisa 7:22 Jun 18 (0)
• We also love the series - Eleanor 7:09 Jun 18 (0)
• We love these and currently working through book 3 1/2. I have 4 and 5 on the shelves so we can jump into those soon! (sm) - Babymacsmama 6:49 Jun 18 (0)
• They would be perfect for her! (nt) - angela in ohio 6:29 Jun 18 (0)
• We've enjoyed these very much. Very positive experience for us. :o) nt - abbeyej 6:28 Jun 18 (0)

Latin or not, that is the question - Suzy 5:37 Jun 18 (2)

• You may want to - Gina in Roanoke 6:58 Jun 18 (0)
• I'd consider taking a break - katilac 6:15 Jun 18 (0)

Childhood of Famous Americans - can these be bought as a complete set - if so, where? I can't find them! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 5:10 Jun 18 (4)

• We got a great deal on a 67 book set from library and educational services. nm - nichole 10:14 Jun 18 (1)
  • Set of 66 at $4 a book. nt - mom2abcd 21:34 Jun 18 (0)
• You can buy the in-print ones from RR, but there are many more... - OhElizabeth 6:16 Jun 18 (0)
• See inside - Trivium Academy 5:25 Jun 18 (0)

Laura in China, I have a question (sm) - Amy in PA 5:03 Jun 18 (1)

• I've used different ones at different times - Laura in China 6:16 Jun 18 (0)

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace - Sparky 4:57 Jun 18 (0)

Anyone used "Learn French (or spanish) Together?" m - Ann in WA 22:39 Jun 17 (1)

• Go for it! Nothing to lose but $14 if you don't like it, right? nt - Trivium Academy 4:58 Jun 18 (0)

What to do for 1st grade math next year? We have used Right Start, MUS, Horizon and SM 2a,2b - juliahome 21:55 Jun 17 (10)

• Julia, how old is your ds? (m) - OhElizabeth 6:35 Jun 18 (4)
  • Re: Julia, how old is your ds? (m) - juliahome 7:02 Jun 18 (3)
    • Another question... - OhElizabeth 7:37 Jun 18 (2)
      • Is RS B more of the same or does it have more practice pages. Are the games supposed to be all the practice they need? nt - juliahome 9:23 Jun 18 (1)
        • Yes, yes, and sorta... - OhElizabeth 11:03 Jun 18 (0)
• Did you do Earlybird 2a/b? - Closeacademy 4:18 Jun 18 (0)
• We went from the beginning of book 2 of Horizons K right into Horizons 1 without problem...so I vote for Horizons. nt - Jennifer Not 22:13 Jun 17 (0)
• Re: What to do for 1st grade math next year? We have used Right Start, MUS, Horizon and SM 2a,2b - CactusPair 22:08 Jun 17 (2)
  • Cactus... - OhElizabeth 5:53 Jun 18 (0)
  • We started with Right Start A , after I saw it at a conference... - juliahome 5:09 Jun 18 (0)

Help, I'm stuck about science for my 7th grader! - Brenda 20:09 Jun 17 (9)

• Re: Help, I'm stuck about science for my 7th grader! - Suzy 5:17 Jun 18 (2)
  • Abeka user here also... - georgia in NM 6:44 Jun 18 (1)
    • We, also, prefer ABeka... - Cindy in WA 7:20 Jun 18 (0)
• I don't think you can go wrong with any of those...(m) - Colleen 22:58 Jun 17 (1)
  • One thing I like about Apologia is the apologetics! Any suggestions for a supplement if I go with RS4K? - Brenda 9:16 Jun 18 (0)
• I used Rainbow for #1 ds when he was a 7th grader and I really liked it - Maverick 20:27 Jun 17 (3)
  • Question about youngers tagging along.... - Rhondabee 6:00 Jun 18 (2)
    • Re: Question about youngers tagging along.... - Maverick 10:07 Jun 18 (1)
      • Yes, it helps a lot! Thanks! nt - Rhondabee 10:52 Jun 18 (0)

Someone, anyone, please remind me the next time I mention using Singapore Math Intensive Practice workbooks...(m) - Colleen 19:19 Jun 17 (25)

• Have you looked at Know Your Maths: Topical Exercises for Primary Four (by Tinoh Chan and published by Federal)? - lovemykids 21:08 Jun 18 (1)
  • Yes, he already completed KYM 4; thanks! (nt) - Colleen 10:03 Jun 19 (0)
• How about math mammoth? - Joy in KC 8:52 Jun 18 (2)
  • Haven't heard of that; can you provide a link? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 13:25 Jun 18 (1)
    • Here's a link to Math Mammoth... - oakmom 19:53 Jun 18 (0)
• Could it be (m) - LisaNY 8:24 Jun 18 (4)
  • Yes, I think it's a matter of maturity. (m) - Colleen 13:38 Jun 18 (1)
    • Great! Maybe you can post a future update to let us know how things are going. :o) nm - LisaNY 15:19 Jun 18 (0)
  • I would not consider you behind.... - Melissa B 9:05 Jun 18 (1)
    • Thanks, Melissa, I'm glad to hear that :o) (m) - LisaNY 10:04 Jun 18 (0)
• We use the Intensive Practice and Challenging Word Problems on grade level for review with no problems (m) - Deanna 7:36 Jun 18 (1)
  • Yes, I'm sure it works well for plenty of people; just relating my experience thus far with two children. (nt) - Colleen 10:31 Jun 18 (0)
• I heard the Intensive Practice books should be done a grade lower and ... - Testimony 6:26 Jun 18 (1)
  • This seems to be a common theme in the replies. Very helpful; thank you! (nt) - Colleen 13:34 Jun 18 (0)
• For extra practice and review, we are enjoying Christian Light Math.... - Tami 6:06 Jun 18 (1)
  • Thanks for the suggestion! (nt) - Colleen 13:25 Jun 18 (0)
• Well, this probably isn't what you want to hear, but... - abbeyej 5:01 Jun 18 (3)
  • Thanks, Abbey. I may add in Horizons for him, or at least switch to a lower level in Intensive Practice. (nt) - Colleen 13:33 Jun 18 (0)
  • Things I've found that were different than I expected... - Nan in Mass 9:49 Jun 18 (0)
  • yes, I have always found using a second program to be the best solution (we use Saxon) /nft - katilac 6:18 Jun 18 (0)
• I think the intensive practice books are great - IF you stay at or below grade level - there is a lot of logic, we use them one grade behind the student - so a nine year old would do books 3A and 3B. nt - Melissa B 4:14 Jun 18 (1)
  • Good idea; I may go that route. (nt) - Colleen 13:24 Jun 18 (0)
• okie dokie Miz Nitwit :-) how about.... - Peek a Boo 22:58 Jun 17 (2)
  • Yeah, that's an option...(m) - Colleen 23:03 Jun 17 (1)
    • I'm a big fan of the Keys to series as well as Singapore. - shanmar 23:53 Jun 17 (0)

How many spines is too many spines? - Classic Mom 19:15 Jun 17 (16)

• Thank You for your responses! - Classic Mom 7:14 Jun 19 (0)
• We have used spines that we liked, but didn't use for various reasons as review or an introduction during the summer. N/T - Vanessa in GA 11:54 Jun 18 (0)
• OK. I'll play...For 1600-1850 (UG) I have Guerber's 13 Colonies, SOTW 3, UILE, Light and the Glory for Children, CSOA, and who knows what else. BUT... - PameLA in VA 9:12 Jun 18 (0)
• I used SOTW and History of US as spines.... - WTMindy 8:51 Jun 18 (0)
• WELP!! We are using SOTW 2, KF (w/ 8thgr.) CHOW, An Island Story, and TCOO.... - Mommyfaithe 6:44 Jun 18 (1)
  • TruthQuest Middle Ages ties together SOTW 2, CHOW, AIS, and TCOO. TQ is a great resource.(nt) - Tami 6:49 Jun 18 (0)
• I'd use SOTW to drive Kingfisher, plugging KF in where it fits.(nt) - Tami 6:42 Jun 18 (0)
• We're using three spines next year also... - rebeccalizzie 6:23 Jun 18 (1)
  • Forgot to add, DD is in 6th (nt) - rebeccalizzie 6:24 Jun 18 (0)
• Don't know if you're interested in this, but . . . - Jackie in AR 5:07 Jun 18 (0)
• Same exact boat here (4th & 7th doing 1600-1850).... - Rhondabee 3:57 Jun 18 (0)
• LOL! I think I must be the spine queen (m) - Laura in China 22:54 Jun 17 (1)
  • **blushing** Oh, I forgot ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:11 Jun 18 (0)
• Ordinarily I'm a fan of as few spines as possible (m) - Stephanie not in TX 20:23 Jun 17 (0)
• I always have too many but they all seem to get used anyway! nt - Jenny in Atl 19:54 Jun 17 (0)
• I don't think so. - Trivium Academy 19:45 Jun 17 (0)

Thank you: siloam, erica, and Hobbes via Laura in China re: HHH series. nt - cmn-CA 19:05 Jun 17 (0)

Does anyone other than Peacehill Press sell the SOTW tests? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 19:00 Jun 17 (2)

• Rainbow Resource nt - cmn-CA 19:03 Jun 17 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 19:04 Jun 17 (0)

Does anyone actually finish the Spelling Workout series *and* cover Vocab from Classical Roots books A and B all in 7th grade, as per TWTM recommendation? (m) - Colleen 18:11 Jun 17 (3)

• Here is what I know about VFCR (m) - EKS 18:36 Jun 17 (2)
  • Ah, I see...(m) - Colleen 18:49 Jun 17 (1)
    • I do (m) - EKS 19:53 Jun 17 (0)

Computer program for leaning math facts - Ann 18:04 Jun 17 (10)

• math websites - vpdl 11:03 Jun 19 (1)
  • math link again - vpdl 11:04 Jun 19 (0)
• MUS has an online drills and a worsksheet generator thats free nt - HollyDay 5:32 Jun 18 (0)
• Here's one to drill math facts - Nancy in oh 5:27 Jun 18 (0)
• Math Magician?...my girls like it...link inside... - Natalija 23:55 Jun 17 (0)
• Multiflyer (link) - jac 19:26 Jun 17 (0)
• Timez Attack? -m - Kathie in VA 18:32 Jun 17 (3)
  • That's odd, we *loved* Timez Attack - rebeccalizzie 6:27 Jun 18 (0)
  • Too much game, not enough actual math. And it made me sick to my stomach. nt - jac 5:36 Jun 18 (0)
  • Careful, we found this one buggy and frustrating. (nt) - Dee in MI 4:28 Jun 18 (0)

At what age do you recommend starting Singapore Early Bird - Rebecca 16:35 Jun 17 (18)

• I used EB for dd (now 7) when she was 3 and 4 and then went on to RightStart A, BUT with ds4, (more) - MamaPapa 20:28 Jun 18 (0)
• It's been awhile since we did EB... - Karen K. in TX 19:10 Jun 17 (2)
  • Thanks! It does really help! NT - Rebecca 19:18 Jun 17 (1)
    • You're welcome! (nt) - Karen K. in TX 19:23 Jun 17 (0)
• Thank you! I am planning for my 4.5 year, 6 and 7 year old if that helps at all... - Rebecca 18:25 Jun 17 (3)
  • Hi, Rebecca...(m) - Colleen 19:04 Jun 17 (2)
    • Thank you very much! One more question: Do you work through - Rebecca 19:17 Jun 17 (1)
      • Oh, all four in one year, definitely. (nt) - Colleen 19:20 Jun 17 (0)
• I prefer to hold off on it until age 5 and here's why...(m) - Colleen 17:54 Jun 17 (0)
• I'm afraid, much as I like the Singapore Primary series, I really don't care for the EarlyBird stuff. My kids have done them at 3 or 4, but... I don't think I'd buy them again. nt - abbeyej 17:49 Jun 17 (3)
  • Completely agree. There are plenty of other more interesting preschool workbooks that include much of the same stuff. <nt> - TarponGirl 18:01 Jun 17 (2)
    • What would you recommend instead? Thanks nt - Rebecca 18:23 Jun 17 (1)
      • We don't use any one in particular but I was referring along the lines of.... - TarponGirl 19:23 Jun 17 (0)
• With my oldest dd did Math Their Way in Pre-K/K...m - Jenny in Atl 17:42 Jun 17 (2)
  • At whatever age you start (we started at 5 with these)....m - Patricia in ATL 18:01 Jun 17 (1)
    • oops...should be posted under OP. nt - Patricia in ATL 18:02 Jun 17 (0)
• Re: At what age do you recommend starting Singapore Early Bird - Stephanie Z 17:36 Jun 17 (0)
• we started it at age 4. Be prepared to put it away for six months if you bump into difficulties (nt) - Laura in China 16:45 Jun 17 (0)

I had dh print out the Go to Egypt 3 week sample.... - April in VA 16:08 Jun 17 (2)

• It takes reading through a few times before things start to click(m) - RA 8:52 Jun 18 (0)
• Very simple, it's overwhelming because of all the information and there is 3 levels. - Trivium Academy 16:27 Jun 17 (0)

How do I do this???? ... - Mom of 4 15:33 Jun 17 (5)

• This was us this past year . . . - Brenda in FL 19:34 Jun 17 (0)
• I'm at almost the exact same point as you.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 18:29 Jun 17 (1)
  • Your scrapbook idea is interesting...can you tell me more... - Mom of 4 19:18 Jun 18 (0)
• I can tell you what I did since I just finished the two grades. - Testimony 18:08 Jun 17 (0)
• She could . . . - Jackie in AR 15:41 Jun 17 (0)

Horizons or Abeka Math 5 - Annie 14:33 Jun 17 (1)

• We like A Beka but we are just starting Math 2... - Marsha SC 17:59 Jun 17 (0)

Tarpongirl (or others) - more info about MPH (Singapore) Science? - Another Lynn 14:13 Jun 17 (3)

• Thank you both! Your comments are very helpful! nt - Another Lynn 4:12 Jun 18 (0)
• We've been using this. - Closeacademy 18:13 Jun 17 (0)
• I don't know how much help this will be.... - TarponGirl 14:45 Jun 17 (0)

Need Renaissance help - What have you used or done to make this - Momto3blessings 13:55 Jun 17 (1)

• Here are a few... - rebeccalizzie 7:06 Jun 18 (0)

Where can I get spine labels to download and print to label my notebooks? TIA. nt - Magic Wand 13:32 Jun 17 (13)

• On an aside, chit chat about TOG planning Ü... - Fay up North 16:45 Jun 17 (10)
  • Fay, you're my kind of gal...your plan well thought out.. - Magic Wand 17:11 Jun 17 (6)
    • I'll be right back to send - Fay up North 17:17 Jun 17 (1)
      • Thank you. I'll look for it...I'm running out for a bit...nt - Magic Wand 17:24 Jun 17 (0)
    • Oops...forgot my email address... - Magic Wand 17:14 Jun 17 (3)
      • Argghhh....I can't get your e-mail, here is mine , send me a blank e-mail - Fay up North 17:51 Jun 17 (2)
        • Got it! You got Mail. nt - Fay up North 18:07 Jun 17 (1)
          • I got it! Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 18:43 Jun 17 (0)
  • where can I get... - Trivium Academy 16:53 Jun 17 (2)
    • It's on her blog (link inside) - Fay up North 17:09 Jun 17 (1)
      • Oh, okay! I didn't understand that she is what you meant by KarenC. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:48 Jun 17 (0)
• Are you talking about any spine labels, you can do that on MS or TOG ones, those are under Quick Prints nt - Fay up North 16:10 Jun 17 (1)
  • I've got the Quick Prints spine labels printed out...I was looking for a template - Magic Wand 17:13 Jun 17 (0)

Classical Kids audio (Beethoven Lives Upstairs, etc.)... - Cyndi 13:15 Jun 17 (1)

• Thank you :-) nt - karenciavo 20:50 Jun 17 (0)

With humbleness and gratitude... every homeschool Mother should read this.... (link) - TarponGirl 13:13 Jun 17 (21)

• Thanks for posting. Support for women embracing traditional roles is sorely needed... - Tami 8:50 Jun 18 (1)
  • Please excuse the typos and unfinished sentences. Trying to multi-task and not doing well at it!....(nt) - Tami 8:53 Jun 18 (0)
• "Their life is a bloodless martyrdom".... - Catherine 18:28 Jun 17 (2)
  • Gee whiz... - Donna T. 7:17 Jun 18 (0)
  • As a homeschooling mom with her own business, I agree - Laura R (FL) 5:56 Jun 18 (0)
• Very uplifting! Thank you for posting this! (m) - Mean Mom 18:10 Jun 17 (0)
• Ah, I got as far as the first three paragraphs and am completely turned off. Maybe the rest of the content is appealing, but...I'll never know. (nt) - Colleen 17:57 Jun 17 (3)
  • Me too. Ugh. What sort of fantasy world is he living in? nt - Michelle T 10:05 Jun 18 (0)
  • Parts of it were out in left field, but I thought other parts were good. nft - Jeanne in MN 22:40 Jun 17 (0)
  • Same here (nt) - EKS 18:37 Jun 17 (0)
• I needed this. Thank you! It made me cry. nft. - Jeanne in MN 15:05 Jun 17 (0)
• Without stealing your thread (and it is an uplifting read) for those of you who have successful career oriented mothers, how would your Mom respond to this article? - KJB at Eielson AFB 13:24 Jun 17 (9)
  • Ack...I almost don't want to respond, but...(and this might be better on the general board) - Katrina 14:04 Jun 17 (3)
    • Well put. We don't have to do Mommy Wars. We can support each other. .nt - Carol in Cal. 13:49 Jun 19 (0)
    • Good idea, sorry about that! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 14:46 Jun 17 (0)
    • you're right...I think I'll take it over there. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 14:27 Jun 17 (0)
  • To respond to my own question... - KJB at Eielson AFB 13:31 Jun 17 (4)
    • No comment, except, do we have the same mother? lol n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 18:31 Jun 17 (1)
      • Oh, I hope so. Mine lives in Romania. Could it be? I always wanted a sister! (0; nt - KJB at Eielson AFB only girl of 4 18:45 Jun 17 (0)
    • I can see your dilemma.... - TarponGirl 14:28 Jun 17 (1)
      • Very good points, Amy. Thank you for your perspective and sorry to steal your thread. It's x-posted now so hopefully my sub-thread will move over to the general board. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 14:36 Jun 17 (0)

Free software tool for sentence diagramming! - Cindyg 12:36 Jun 17 (2)

• So much faster than the way my son has been doing it....thanks! (nt) - Amy from WT 6:58 Jun 18 (0)
• Pretty cool! I'm playing with it now! Thanks! nt - flpeggy 16:32 Jun 17 (0)

Does someone know of a study guide for Little Pilgrim's Progress? TIA! nt - Kisa in CA 12:32 Jun 17 (1)

• Here you go Kisa, I don't know if it's the only one out there but at least it is one! - Trivium Academy 17:57 Jun 17 (0)

Still looking for a suitable devotional for dd 7 (2nd grade) - Chris in VA 12:27 Jun 17 (9)

• Dsicovering Jesus in Genesis and Desc. Jesus in Exodus by Susan Hunt - some of our favorites!!! - KLA 12:03 Jun 19 (1)
  • oops - typing way too fast- should say "Discovering" - KLA 12:04 Jun 19 (0)
• Stories, verses, concepts, questions... You'd love the Concordia Little Visits books... - mom2abcd 17:57 Jun 17 (4)
  • They have some at Paperbackswap.com... - mom2abcd 18:01 Jun 17 (2)
    • I'd love a referral, thanks! nt - Chris in VA 18:09 Jun 17 (1)
      • OK. Should be in your email soon. nt - mom2abcd 22:06 Jun 17 (0)
  • They have some at Paperbackswap.com... - mom2abcd 18:01 Jun 17 (0)
• How about just finding a children's Bible that has questions in it? - Trivium Academy 16:57 Jun 17 (1)
  • Oo, I have Trent's book already--forgot all about it! Thanks for the reminder! nt - Chris in VA 18:11 Jun 17 (0)

Post your homeschool blogs- I would love to see everyones pages! - Classic Mom 12:12 Jun 17 (25)

• here's mine - Rosie 10:25 Jun 18 (0)
• Here's mine. I just started blogging... - HeatherinTenn 9:03 Jun 18 (1)
  • this one has a workable link... - HeatherinTenn 9:08 Jun 18 (0)
• Hanging my head in neglectful blogger shame: - Jenny in Florida 8:38 Jun 18 (0)
• Re: Post your homeschool blogs- I would love to see everyones pages! - Dawne 8:20 Jun 18 (0)
• mine - CalicoKat 7:38 Jun 18 (0)
• mine.. - Peela 5:32 Jun 18 (0)
• here is mine............. - Lizzie in Ma 4:35 Jun 18 (0)
• Sure! I always love to share it (humble as it is) *link inside* - Vanna 1:52 Jun 18 (0)
• here's mine, it's about our family as well as our homeschooling... - Jenny in Ca 20:10 Jun 17 (0)
• Here's mine.. - Holly in N NV 19:10 Jun 17 (2)
  • Holly, too funny! I like to chant that when I'm going crazy, just for fun. - Jenny in Ca 23:53 Jun 17 (1)
    • Yes-and don't forget Festivus! - Holly in N NV 7:44 Jun 18 (0)
• Mater Magistra - Cyndi 18:55 Jun 17 (0)
• Here's mine.. - Holly in N NV 18:54 Jun 17 (0)
• I've thought about starting one -- any recommendations? n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 18:32 Jun 17 (1)
  • Homeschoolblogger.com is easy to set up, but I'm sure there will be other suggestions. nt - Vanna 1:53 Jun 18 (0)
• Here's mine - EKS 18:28 Jun 17 (0)
• My blog about homeschooling (m) - angela in ohio 17:31 Jun 17 (0)
• Here's ours... - CAROLinON 17:15 Jun 17 (0)
• Trivium Academy - Trivium Academy 16:29 Jun 17 (0)
• Heart of Harmony-my blog - Barb Harmony Art Mom 15:00 Jun 17 (0)
• Our blog - just recently started! - Jennefer @ SSA 14:29 Jun 17 (0)
• My Two Blessings - link inside - Robin in ca 12:23 Jun 17 (0)
• inside - Closeacademy 12:22 Jun 17 (0)

Here is a link that will give you the tour- I discovered that the online access is not available for homeschool. Only the cd's and text etc. - Classic Mom 12:09 Jun 17 (1)

• Oops this post was for the Science Explorer question below - Classic Mom 12:18 Jun 17 (0)

I know this has been asked before...elementary series like PH Science Explorer - Carrie 12:00 Jun 17 (10)

• Scott Foresman by PH! This is my choice this year for 4th! - Classic Mom 12:04 Jun 17 (9)
  • I see several editions - what year are you using? Also, are you just using the text, or do you need teacher's guide or lab book? Thanks! nt - Michelle T 10:17 Jun 18 (1)
    • I use whichever edition I can get on ebay with the assessment book (I like this) and the teacher guide ... - AngieW in Texas 13:42 Jun 18 (0)
  • Scott Foresman has worked well for my youngest - working in 4th grade level right now (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:17 Jun 17 (1)
    • forgot to say - I got mine on ebay, SF shows up there a lot (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:18 Jun 17 (0)
  • Thanks, I'll look into this. nt - Carrie 18:26 Jun 17 (0)
  • Scott Foresman has this free online version. Is it the same as the textbook? - Ester 12:17 Jun 17 (1)
    • Great link! I'll add it to our kids' lists. nt - mom2abcd 18:07 Jun 17 (0)
  • But...PH has been a nightmare to work with- I hope your ordering experience is better than mine! - Classic Mom 12:05 Jun 17 (1)
    • their OASIS ordering system is a total nightmare - I will only order over the phone (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:17 Jun 17 (0)

SOTW I - Booklist - amy c 12:00 Jun 17 (2)

• Our favorites: - Closeacademy 12:25 Jun 17 (0)
• I really loved the Mary Pope Osborne (of Magic Treehouse fame) series of little hardbacks on the Odyssey. m - Chris in VA 12:20 Jun 17 (0)

Writing Skills by EPS - Carrie 11:58 Jun 17 (2)

• I didn't find the TM necessary for level A. nt - Michelle T 12:02 Jun 17 (1)
  • Thanks Michelle! nt - Carrie 18:25 Jun 17 (0)

Is there any reason to make my child use the (grade level) lined handwriting paper? - Sandy Redding 11:12 Jun 17 (5)

• My 6 yr old found it difficult and laborious to use the large lined paper, happy as a clam with smaller lines. nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:38 Jun 18 (0)
• I've found with my children that their handwriting is neater with smaller lines. nt - akmommy 14:55 Jun 17 (1)
  • Same here! I just didn't know if there was some reason I should teach her to write that big. lol - Sandy Redding 18:27 Jun 17 (0)
• I had my dd at the end of K use a spiral notebook and she did fine. nt - Marsha SC 13:09 Jun 17 (0)
• I make the lines on my dd's paper as small as it takes to get nice handwriting. I keep an eye on it and adjust down as needed. nt - OhElizabeth 11:46 Jun 17 (0)

Biblioplan users....Where do you get your maps for the mapwork? nt - SLB 9:22 Jun 17 (3)

• I believe Bibliolplan suggests using the KnowledgeQuest maps (m) - Shaver 18:21 Jun 17 (1)
  • Okay thanks. Somehow I missed that. nt - SLB 7:42 Jun 18 (0)
• I am using the SOTW AG along with biblioplan so I am using the maps provided plus, tracing the maps from the Student Bible Atlas. nt - King Alfred Academy 12:49 Jun 17 (0)

I have a question for any PH Science explorer users - Quiver0f10 6:45 Jun 17 (7)

• Here's a tip... - Sue in St Pete 19:46 Jun 18 (0)
• Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 6:24 Jun 18 (0)
• just realized I didn't answer the rest of what you asked ... - AngieW in Texas 8:45 Jun 17 (0)
• we got into the series after my dd found an early 1990's copy at Half-Price Books ... - AngieW in Texas 8:43 Jun 17 (2)
  • Did you get the 2003 workbooks on Ebay? TIA nt - Lisa in southern MD 12:17 Jun 17 (1)
    • I got my workbooks from Prentice Hall. Their OASIS ordering system is a nightmare though. I order over the phone. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 21:19 Jun 17 (0)
• Quiver, check your library to see if you can one. - Trivium Academy 6:55 Jun 17 (0)

Please tell me to *STOP* curriculum shopping! - rebeccalizzie 6:35 Jun 17 (16)

• about the reading.... - Peela 5:36 Jun 18 (0)
• this doesn't necessarily look like too much for 6th grade, imo - katilac 16:58 Jun 17 (2)
  • thanks...the jump to middle school is strange to me! nt - rebeccalizzie 21:11 Jun 17 (1)
    • it is a bit intimidating! /nft - katilac 9:25 Jun 18 (0)
• LC works on derivatives, so you have vocab covered. For the history... - OhElizabeth 8:01 Jun 17 (0)
• I will not be doing grammar with my 5/6 th grader next year so we can really focus on writing. - Ida 7:53 Jun 17 (3)
  • exactly! - rebeccalizzie 21:23 Jun 17 (0)
  • You might want to check out "Figuratively Speaking." - Carol in Cal. 8:02 Jun 17 (1)
    • Thanks. I'll look into it. nt. - Ida 8:06 Jun 17 (0)
• Looking over your curriulum, I think that the easiest way to add vocabulary would be to get the Memoria Press book that parallels LC1. - Carol in Cal. 7:36 Jun 17 (3)
  • I forgot that you asked about grammar. - Carol in Cal. 7:53 Jun 17 (2)
    • Literature... - rebeccalizzie 21:08 Jun 17 (1)
      • You know, it sound slike she's reading some great stuff. - Carol in Cal. 13:57 Jun 18 (0)
• For just grammar you might want to look at Winston Grammar... - Janis in DE 7:06 Jun 17 (0)
• Use the books she's reading to provide vocabulary (more) - Trivium Academy 6:44 Jun 17 (1)
  • I love this idea... - rebeccalizzie 21:16 Jun 17 (0)

Character Education - Hannah 6:24 Jun 17 (7)

• Thanks everyone! (nt) - Hannah 6:37 Jun 18 (0)
• free online character lessons link inside - DeeinFL 17:10 Jun 17 (0)
• Maybe something here would match your needs?... - mom2abcd 12:58 Jun 17 (0)
• NOt sure if this is up your alley, but For Instruction in Righteousness gives you.. - Chris in VA 12:30 Jun 17 (0)
• 20 Teachable Virtues by Barbara Unell is my favorite (more) - Trivium Academy 6:30 Jun 17 (2)
  • Thanks for your suggestions Jessica. - Hannah 11:43 Jun 17 (1)
    • You are welcome, Educating the Whole-Hearted Child is a worthy purchase, and if you like Book of Virtues (M) - Trivium Academy 16:33 Jun 17 (0)

Here's a Classical composer poster/timeline - Trivium Academy 6:04 Jun 17 (0)

Cool interactive site for elementary math concepts! - Ida 1:03 Jun 17 (0)

Looking for opinions on Cressida Cowell's Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III series (m) - cmn-CA 21:20 Jun 16 (4)

• Well they arn't great lit, but they are funny.... - siloam 11:59 Jun 17 (0)
• DS read one or two of them maybe last year... - erica 8:48 Jun 17 (0)
• Review by Hobbes (aged 7) - Laura in China 23:12 Jun 16 (1)
  • What a cutie. : -) nm - Stacy in NJ 6:19 Jun 17 (0)

What are your favorite versions of Aesop's Fables, The Iliad, The Odyssey . . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 19:22 Jun 16 (8)

• When we did the ancients,... - Karen K. in TX 19:51 Jun 17 (0)
• Mine weren't ready for D'Aulaire's in first grade, so we used (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:43 Jun 17 (1)
  • I agree - we have used A Child's Book of Myths and Enchanting Tales and liked it much better for that age. nt - Anne Marie 14:26 Jun 17 (0)
• Definitely add in D'Aulaire's Greek Myths. :o) nt - abbeyej 20:24 Jun 16 (1)
  • Ditto. - Carmen & Co. 22:08 Jun 16 (0)
• For that age, I recommend Mary Pope Osborne's "Tales from the Odyssey", assuming your ds isn't afraid of monster stories. (nt) - Wendi 20:13 Jun 16 (1)
  • My son enjoyed this series too! nt - cmn-CA 21:21 Jun 16 (0)
• Milo Winter for Aesop (love the illustrations) and there is a great audio of the fables I got on Amazon the kids love nt - Anne Marie 19:42 Jun 16 (0)

If you had just one week (two days) to learn about plants in 1st grade, what would you do? (m) - Laurie in VA 19:12 Jun 16 (12)

• Make a lift the flap book illustrating the parts of the plant. - amy c 9:28 Jun 17 (0)
• With only two days: Teach & Eat! - Shari 5:12 Jun 17 (0)
• You can EASILY grow sprouts (alfala, etc.) in a week on the counter (nt) - Sm 5:10 Jun 17 (0)
• visit your local garden nursery/greenhouse and - crystal 4:43 Jun 17 (0)
• You know what? Forget it! (m) - Laurie in VA 20:20 Jun 16 (1)
  • The best idea yet! :-) nt - nutmeg 8:29 Jun 17 (0)
• TY for the ideas! I should make it clear that (m) - Laurie in VA 20:15 Jun 16 (1)
  • That would be hoping, not hooping - although I could use DD's hoola hoop to burn off some of the Peppermint Patties I have been eating tonight! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 20:17 Jun 16 (0)
• Give your children their own garden, while helping them plant- talk about how a seed grows... - Trivium Academy 19:56 Jun 16 (0)
• Make a seed art mosaic (sunflower seeds, beans, popcorn kernels). nt - Daisy 19:36 Jun 16 (0)
• Why only one week? Plant something. Put one plant in the dark and one in the light. Plant a garden. Put some flowers out. Have them water house plants. Raise plants and talk about them all year long! nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:18 Jun 16 (1)
  • to be clear: plants are something easily studied in the background for first grade. You can name parts of a plant as your seeds develop. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 19:38 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone used McRuffy Science? Any opinions, especially 3rd grade? - Shannon in TN 19:07 Jun 16 (0)

Do you need a teacher's book with the PH books? I don't see one on the web site? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 18:58 Jun 16 (3)

• I have teacher books for 12 of the 15 books in the 2000 edition ... - AngieW in Texas 8:48 Jun 17 (0)
• I won't need the TMs. Maybe find a used student text, and see what you think. You can find them @ 2nd hand stores. nm - Carmen & Co. 22:48 Jun 16 (0)
• I bought 2 TM's at Amazon -- used......nt - Julieofsardis 20:16 Jun 16 (0)

Related to my world view post below: Have you sent your child to Worldview Academy camp? (m) - AmyCC 18:06 Jun 16 (3)

• Worldview Academy is GREAT! I'd wait -- send them when they're 15-16yo... - Lori D. 21:26 Jun 16 (1)
  • Thanks, Lori. My dd just can't *wait* to go. She'll only be... - AmyCC 8:49 Jun 18 (0)
• Here are my thoughts.... - liz 19:39 Jun 16 (0)

Thinking about science for fourth grade... - Amy in PA 18:04 Jun 16 (1)

• Look into Real Science 4 Kids. It addresses exactly what you mention and it definitely "kicks it up a notch". Link inside otherwise nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 21:44 Jun 16 (0)

There is a Konos timeline and characters on ebay for $8 - Amber 17:56 Jun 16 (0)

Want to see our revamped learning room? - Trivium Academy 17:53 Jun 16 (21)

• Thanks for sharing, Jessica!... - Karen K. in TX 12:08 Jun 17 (3)
  • Treasure Box chests we have are... - Trivium Academy 16:38 Jun 17 (2)
    • That's a great idea!... - Karen K. in TX 19:21 Jun 17 (1)
      • The building of structures is definitely what I'll be saving unless it can be taken down without damage. - Trivium Academy 19:48 Jun 17 (0)
• Very cool! Where did you get your big world map? Is it laminated so you can write on it? nt - SLB 9:18 Jun 17 (2)
  • We got a world map & a US Map (wall size) laminated at Walmart... - HeatherinTenn 10:42 Jun 17 (0)
  • I sound like a walking commercial for Rainbow Resource! - Trivium Academy 9:49 Jun 17 (0)
• Very nice, Jessica! And Danny is a cutie! :) nt - Ria 5:27 Jun 17 (1)
  • Thanks Ria : ) nt - Trivium Academy 9:50 Jun 17 (0)
• I like the flip board for the memory work. I may use that idea this year! Good job. nt - Zee 20:32 Jun 16 (0)
• I am inspired . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 19:40 Jun 16 (0)
• I think it looks great. I am in the process of doing the same thing. nt - Stephanie in FL 19:19 Jun 16 (1)
  • Post pictures if you can, I'd love to see the fruits of your work! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:57 Jun 16 (0)
• Jessica, it looks great! (m) - Denise in IN 19:04 Jun 16 (6)
  • Hey Jessica, you should change the link because - Fay up North 3:52 Jun 17 (3)
    • It's not my account from what I can tell, I don't know what happened! - Trivium Academy 4:39 Jun 17 (2)
      • That is strange...lol well she has a BIG wishlist, mine is still under $50 :) nt - Fay up North 6:01 Jun 17 (1)
        • Lol, mine's at $200 because it contains the core items for 3rd grade - Trivium Academy 6:32 Jun 17 (0)
  • from Rainbowresource.com (link inside) - Trivium Academy 19:40 Jun 16 (1)
    • UPDATED link - please use this one. - Trivium Academy 4:37 Jun 17 (0)
• Looks great! Ours is due for a revamping as well. Hmm, maybe next week I'll tackle that! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:12 Jun 16 (0)

Historical Fiction Recommendations - Sarah in FL 17:31 Jun 16 (6)

• what ages? and boys or girls or mix? This would make a big difference in my recommendations (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:58 Jun 16 (0)
• a fun one: "Time Cat" by Lloyd Alexander (nt) - Stacia 18:51 Jun 16 (0)
• You might like to look at the Sonlight catalogue - Laura in China 18:02 Jun 16 (0)
• I'll probably get slammed for these but here goes... - Amy in PA 17:55 Jun 16 (2)
  • COFAs and Magic Tree House are popular here, too,... - Karen K. in TX 23:27 Jun 16 (0)
  • We love COFA's! But my dd reads them herself. I use the TQ guides, SL, and VP catalogs to find stuff to read aloud. nt - OhElizabeth 19:29 Jun 16 (0)

Those of you who use TOG ...do you purchase the book sets or... - Gloria 17:13 Jun 16 (5)

• I can't go to the library because I'm incompetent (m) - Sarah CB 8:32 Jun 17 (0)
• Re: Those of you who use TOG ...do you purchase the book sets or... - Shari 5:16 Jun 17 (1)
  • Also - Shari 5:18 Jun 17 (0)
• You can get them through the library if you don't want to purchase them. - Trivium Academy 17:51 Jun 16 (0)
• I plan to go through and see which books I own already, m - Pensguys 17:24 Jun 16 (0)

Questions about Sonlight - specifically Core B - TinQC 17:12 Jun 16 (6)

• I tried to duplicate it at home (m) - snickelfritz 5:21 Jun 17 (3)
  • Where did you get a revised schedule? TIA nt - TinQC 5:55 Jun 17 (2)
    • Re: Where did you get a revised schedule? TIA nt - Cheller 15:26 Jun 17 (1)
      • Thank you for the link! My membership was just approved - I think I will go this route as well. Thank you! - TinQC 19:01 Jun 17 (0)
• Re: Questions about Sonlight - specifically Core B - Lillian 20:20 Jun 16 (1)
  • Yes, she will be four before we start using it. - TinQC 5:54 Jun 17 (0)

Study Skills Help - Lee 16:49 Jun 16 (0)

Question about downloading Lively Latin... (m) - Lisa in southern MD 16:33 Jun 16 (1)

• Re: Question about downloading Lively Latin... (m) - hootandflutter 8:54 Jun 17 (0)

Wow. I just finished reading through my LA materials for 1st and I am very pleased. - Karen in CO 15:52 Jun 16 (0)

Thinking about taking a break from Rod and Staff grammar next year. - MeganP 15:32 Jun 16 (5)

• We have had a break this year, too.. - Anita 17:53 Jun 17 (0)
• Thank you for the responses. I'll look into the othere suggestions, too. nt - MeganP 23:51 Jun 16 (0)
• this is similar to what I am doing next year - HollyDay 16:51 Jun 16 (0)
• You mentioned Winston Grammar... - Lori D. 16:20 Jun 16 (0)
• You might consider a year with Easy Grammar. nt - AmyCC 15:39 Jun 16 (0)

Early Birds - How early do you start school? nt - Melissa B 15:09 Jun 16 (9)

• Thanks! My eldest and I are going to get up at 5:15 so she can start at 6:00, before everyone else is up. We are going to do a two-week trial run starting tomorrow. nt - Melissa B 14:27 Jun 17 (0)
• Ideally we are up at 6-6:30 and start at 7-no later than 7:30 it makes our day go so much smoother...nt - Tap, tap, tap 8:44 Jun 17 (0)
• Between 7 and 7:30 (m) - angela in ohio 5:24 Jun 17 (0)
• We start at 8 a.m. nt. - ROse in BC 20:22 Jun 16 (0)
• We usually start school by 7:30am. nt - Daisy 19:16 Jun 16 (2)
  • 7:30 Start school - Working on the getting up part still. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 4:42 Jun 17 (0)
  • Same here up at 6:30(chores, breakfast)7:30 Piano, 8:00 Start school nt - Fay up North 4:02 Jun 17 (0)
• By 8:00 am most days - sometimes even earlier. - Jennefer @ SSA 18:35 Jun 16 (0)
• By 8:00 am most days - sometimes even earlier. - Jennefer @ SSA 18:35 Jun 16 (0)

Could anyone compare apologia vs. Christian Kids Explore? - Another Lynn 13:23 Jun 16 (1)

• Re: Could anyone compare apologia vs. Christian Kids Explore? - King Alfred Academy 13:01 Jun 17 (0)

Poll: What are you using for science this year for grades 4-6. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:10 Jun 16 (44)

• Apologia Exploring Creation with Botany (summer) and BJU 5 (school year.)...nt - Tami 14:32 Jun 17 (0)
• Exploring Creation with Astronomy. nt - SLB 9:21 Jun 17 (0)
• NOEO Chemistry 2 (nt) - rebeccalizzie 6:42 Jun 17 (0)
• I'm using Rod and Staff also. nt - Padmé 6:13 Jun 17 (0)
• Apologia General Science (6th) and just reading A Beka science texts and assorted field trips (4th) (nt) - angela in ohio 5:25 Jun 17 (0)
• Oak Meadow nt - Melissa B 5:22 Jun 17 (0)
• BJU 4th - Shari 5:20 Jun 17 (0)
• R+S God's Marvelous Works for 4th and beginning of 5th (m) - Christina in Space Coast 3:54 Jun 17 (0)
• PH Science Explorer & Oak Meadow 4th & 6th grade science.nm - Carmen & Co. 22:23 Jun 16 (0)
• Noeo Biology ll. nt - RA 19:34 Jun 16 (1)
  • Noeo Biology 11 for us too! - Lillian 20:23 Jun 16 (0)
• 6th plan: Science Explorer Astronomy and TOPS Rocks & Minerals. nt - Sue in St Pete 18:59 Jun 16 (0)
• Science Explorer (nt) - EKS 18:33 Jun 16 (1)
  • Me too. Haven't ordered it yet, but planning to get it for my 5th grader and use SIN kits to supplement and include younger sibs.nt. - Ida 22:12 Jun 16 (0)
• up through 5th - Scott Foresman Science, 5th-8th - Prentice Hall Science Explorer (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:43 Jun 16 (0)
• Basic Science Mysteries. nt - Peela 17:40 Jun 16 (0)
• Switch On Schoolhouse - it will include outlinning and lab - HomeLife4Them 16:45 Jun 16 (0)
• Wow, thanks for the replies! nt - Quiver0f10 16:21 Jun 16 (0)
• Once we're done with Noeo Chemistry, we'll use Real Science Physics. nt - Karin 15:51 Jun 16 (3)
  • Did you and your dc enjoy this program? nt - adrienne 16:07 Jun 16 (2)
    • Yes, for the following reasons - Karin 8:17 Jun 17 (1)
      • One point - Karin 8:19 Jun 17 (0)
• Rainbow Science yr 2 for 6th grader. nt - Sarah CB 15:45 Jun 16 (0)
• Real Science 4 Kids (chemistry), Elements Intro to Chemistry and Fizz, Bubble & Flash. nt - kRenee 15:44 Jun 16 (0)
• Noeo Biology. nt - Luann in ID 15:44 Jun 16 (0)
• Apologia Elementary nt - AmyCC 15:39 Jun 16 (0)
• 6th grade: Great Source Physical Science Day Book & ScienceSaurus. nt - Rhondam. 15:37 Jun 16 (0)
• Human Body (God's Design Series) & Human Body (Dinah Zike) nt - Vanna 15:33 Jun 16 (0)
• Life Science: Plants, Animals, and the Human Body by Susan Marra - Marsha 15:33 Jun 16 (0)
• Singapore MPH life science; Apologia Astronomy (dearly loved in our home); Discover & Do DVDs (from Sonlight) & lotsa books & kits. <nt> - TarponGirl 15:25 Jun 16 (1)
  • ?s about Singapore MPH life science... - Another Lynn 16:23 Jun 16 (0)
• Abeka. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:19 Jun 16 (0)
• We are using Ria's My World Science, then moving into Prentice Hall Science Explorers. nt - Stephanie in FL 15:17 Jun 16 (0)
• This year grades 3 & 5: Apologia Astronomy, A Child's Geography; Next year grades 4 & 6 - Apologia Botany and Zoology I nt - MeganP 15:16 Jun 16 (0)
• God's Design Science: Plants & Chemistry nt - 5wolfcubs 15:16 Jun 16 (0)
• BJU 4 (nt) - April in VA 14:59 Jun 16 (0)
• We're using Exploration Education and these list of books as readers... - Kimber 14:50 Jun 16 (0)
• Noeo - HollyDay 14:46 Jun 16 (0)
• Prentice Hall Science Exmplorer (Earth's Waters), Dandy Lion Marine Science books (2 and 3), book about the human body, homeschool classes at the science museum. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 14:38 Jun 16 (0)
• Prentice Hall Science Explorer, 4 volumes. nt - Ria 14:19 Jun 16 (0)
• 5th grader: RS4K Chem 1, Apologia Botany, Apologia Zoo 3. nt - Pensguys 13:45 Jun 16 (0)
• Exploration Education nt - Heather in MI 13:39 Jun 16 (1)
  • Us too! (nt) - Stacia 23:45 Jun 16 (0)
• some ideas here! - nutmeg 13:18 Jun 16 (0)

THANKS TO THE GREAT RESPONSE - LORRAINE 12:08 Jun 16 (2)

• So, have you made a decision? Do tell! nt - Kisa in CA 13:06 Jun 16 (1)
  • Re: So, have you made a decision? Do tell! nt - Lorraine 6:18 Jun 17 (0)

Toying with the idea of using something else next year...Help me decide between... - Chris in VA 12:08 Jun 16 (3)

• Another option - Jeri 16:08 Jun 16 (1)
  • Hmm, never thought of that. I usually do history 4 healthy days a week-- - Chris in VA 16:11 Jun 16 (0)
• I'll might use WP1 with the middler pkg with my 10yo 5th grader (m) - StacyTea 13:08 Jun 16 (0)

Geography question for 3rd and 6th to use with MOH vol 2 - - HollyDay 11:22 Jun 16 (1)

• What exactly are you looking for? There is a lot of map work included in MOH. nt - Tommysmommy 13:57 Jun 16 (0)

Using Singapore 2A with Miquon (m) - Laurie in VA 11:01 Jun 16 (0)

Singapore 2A - anything I need to know? - Laurie in VA 10:56 Jun 16 (6)

• Re: Singapore 2A - anything I need to know? - Nita 22:16 Jun 18 (0)
• ditto. . . - Stephanie Z 20:27 Jun 16 (0)
• You might need extra practice in multiplication and division - Laura in China 18:27 Jun 16 (0)
• I used legos. (nt) - Myrtle 17:21 Jun 16 (0)
• Times Tables and spend plenty of time on regrouping. - Closeacademy 16:36 Jun 16 (0)
• Its been awhile, but nothing that I remember (nt) - April in VA 15:00 Jun 16 (0)

Classical Conversations/3rd grade/additional science? more... - Another Lynn 10:53 Jun 16 (2)

• Re: Classical Conversations/3rd grade/additional science? more... - Jennifer in OK 18:58 Jun 18 (0)
• this is a simple idea... - Laughing Lioness 8:07 Jun 17 (0)

I have a STUPID question. I just got R&S math 3 with the hardback student book. Do you let your kid write in the book or rewrite the problems on paper or jsut write the answers on paper. Ithink I am so used to consumable workbooks. I would like to keep it for younger kids or to resell.nt - KathyL 10:17 Jun 16 (13)

• You could use a page protector with the long side cut off, and a marker... - Julie in CA 15:37 Jun 17 (0)
• Our experience.... - TarponGirl 15:23 Jun 16 (0)
• We don't write in the R&S English, but my dd7 will be writing in the R&S 3 Math because it is so cheap. nt - jac 14:54 Jun 16 (0)
• My olders wrote the answers in a notebook and copied problems in 3rd. - Lolly 14:05 Jun 16 (0)
• We don't write in textbooks. What I did with math (m) - Ria 11:58 Jun 16 (2)
  • At what age did they start writing problems on their own? (m) - April in VA 13:15 Jun 16 (1)
    • Somewhere mid-4th to mid-5th, I think, depending on the child. nt - Ria 13:16 Jun 16 (0)
• Yep! nt - April in VA 11:58 Jun 16 (0)
• I have my DC fold the paper so it fits under the math problem & they answer it. Then refold and do the next line. nt - Daisy 11:33 Jun 16 (1)
  • Exactly what I recommend. nt - Ellie 15:01 Jun 16 (0)
• My child wrote in the textbooks and colored the pictures.... - Rebecca in VA 11:12 Jun 16 (0)
• No writing in the textbook... - Milliemil 10:24 Jun 16 (1)
  • Ooops, my response applies to R&S English not math (as I now see your question asks) :).nt - Milliemil 11:45 Jun 16 (0)

What additional materials do I need to go with TOG for grammar age? - kel 9:52 Jun 16 (2)

• My ds will be in 2nd grade... - 5wolfcubs 15:15 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: What additional materials do I need to go with TOG for grammar age? - KerriF 10:09 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone here used a foldable sewing board (a pattern cutting board) as a timeline? If you have pictures of how you placed timeline figures, would you please link to the photo(s)? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 8:21 Jun 16 (14)

• I have MOH Vol.1 timeline finished... - WendyWords 20:21 Jun 17 (0)
• I did, but don't hae any photos... - siloam 9:53 Jun 16 (5)
  • Ours, done on a sewing board is posted on the MOH Vol. 1 group. nt - Tommysmommy 13:58 Jun 16 (4)
    • Can you please provide a direct link? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 14:39 Jun 16 (3)
      • Here's the link, but I think you have to be a member of the group to access the files. I'd be glad to email one to you. - Tommysmommy 17:45 Jun 16 (2)
        • That would be great! (m) - Janie 5:29 Jun 17 (1)
          • You've got mail. nt - Tommysmommy 9:03 Jun 17 (0)
• Re: Has anyone here used a foldable sewing board (a pattern cutting board) as a timeline? If you have pictures of how you placed timeline figures, would you please link to the photo(s)? Thanks! (nt) - Julie in TX 9:51 Jun 16 (6)
  • Hard time deciding between MOH and SOTW - help! - Jennefer @ SSA 11:09 Jun 16 (5)
    • Re: Hard time deciding between MOH and SOTW - help! - RA 7:37 Jun 17 (0)
    • My standard response to this question... - MeganP 15:35 Jun 16 (0)
    • We've used Vols 1 and 2. They have been my ds's favorite subjects. sm - Tommysmommy 14:03 Jun 16 (0)
    • Re: Hard time deciding between MOH and SOTW - help! - Julie in TX 13:19 Jun 16 (0)
    • I really liked it.... - siloam 11:38 Jun 16 (0)

Rod & Staff: is it ahead, behind, or on-grade level? - 10Acres 7:54 Jun 16 (5)

• I'd say it is ahead, behind, and on target. - Lolly 14:10 Jun 16 (0)
• I would say ahead.. when we finished fll, I bought english for 3rd grade and just seemed to advanced. Went with 2nd grade r&s...Go with grade 2, then if too easy, jump up to 3rd. (nm) - Robin in ca 9:25 Jun 16 (0)
• Assuming you mean R&S English?...... - Kayleen Todd 8:57 Jun 16 (0)
• For which subject??... - Ellie 8:40 Jun 16 (0)
• I've only used it for grade three.... - Amy in PA 8:29 Jun 16 (0)

Question for those who have / use SOTW Volume 3... If anyone has the spiral bound edition, what size is it please? The same size as the bound book? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 7:29 Jun 16 (3)

• Yes, it is the same size. I prefer the spiral bound. nt - katie5 7:46 Jun 16 (2)
  • Do you prefer looseleaf or bound for the activity guide? nt - EgoElfWife 9:38 Jun 16 (1)
    • I like looseleaf, or a bound version with student pages bought separately. nt - katie5 12:19 Jun 16 (0)

Any users of Trail Guide to U.S. Geography? Feedback please - Classic Mom 7:08 Jun 16 (5)

• We use them as resources and love their flexibility! I recommend them.(nt) - Tami 19:08 Jun 17 (0)
• We have used all the trail Guides but I like them now more than ever.... - Lizzie in Ma 3:34 Jun 17 (0)
• I didn't like it - too much busy work (more) - Coffee Bean 17:22 Jun 16 (0)
• I remember a post about this (recently). Try a board search. nt - April in VA 13:16 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Any users of Trail Guide to U.S. Geography? Feedback please - HollyDay 11:21 Jun 16 (0)

Loaded Question: MFW or Sonlight - Lorriane 6:34 Jun 16 (7)

• I've used both ... - LisaL 19:11 Jun 16 (0)
• I'm using both as well... - Kelly in VA 13:10 Jun 16 (0)
• I'll be using both next year... - Donna T. 10:00 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Loaded Question: MFW or Sonlight - six meadows 8:55 Jun 16 (0)
• Why does my book loving family love MFW? - crystal 8:33 Jun 16 (0)
• We chose MFW... - mom2abcd 8:14 Jun 16 (0)
• MFW vs SL - 10Acres 7:20 Jun 16 (0)

Have you seen these? Like Lincoln Logs, but for building ancient Greek building (link only) - kalanamak 6:14 Jun 16 (1)

• Wow those are neat nt - Lora 12:13 Jun 16 (0)

Janice in NJ or other TOG users with rhetoric level students... - karenciavo 5:33 Jun 16 (2)

• Re: Janice in NJ or other TOG users with rhetoric level students... - Janice in NJ 12:51 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Janice in NJ or other TOG users with rhetoric level students... - Des 10:21 Jun 16 (0)

A friend was asking me about KONOS curriculum... Anyone here using it? How about a quick review? - Old Dominion Heather 5:33 Jun 16 (7)

• Link to KONOS thread earlier on the board - 5wolfcubs 13:38 Jun 16 (0)
• Thanks, guys. I appreciate your time. nt - Old Dominion Heather 9:57 Jun 16 (0)
• Here's a neat site explaining KONOS... http://www.abasiccurriculum.com/reviews/unitstudy/konos.html - mom2abcd 8:36 Jun 16 (0)
• I used it for two years... - Ellie 7:14 Jun 16 (0)
• I used this with my younger dc... - Dayle in Guatemala 6:25 Jun 16 (2)
  • Question for Dayle...What do you use now? (nt) - Mom2-3 7:08 Jun 16 (1)
    • Well... - Dayle in Guatemala 7:18 Jun 16 (0)

Homeschooling Rooms -- Need some inspiration... - Mogster 5:17 Jun 16 (9)

• I posted our new revamped room above but here's the link. I didn't realize this thread was here! - Trivium Academy 18:27 Jun 16 (0)
• desks for kids, and one for me. Lots of bookshelves. nt - Peela 17:43 Jun 16 (0)
• Alas, I don't have the space or the budget to do as much as I'd like. However . . . - Jenny in Florida 14:35 Jun 16 (0)
• Here's our room... - Heather 13:39 Jun 16 (2)
  • Thank you... - Heather 16:00 Jun 16 (0)
  • Love it! I said so on your blog too! :) nt - 5wolfcubs 15:21 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Homeschooling Rooms -- Need some inspiration... - Stephanie Z 10:42 Jun 16 (0)
• Here are a few of my favorite things . . . - Maisy 10:19 Jun 16 (0)
• Here's a recent thread filled with great ideas. - Trivium Academy 5:44 Jun 16 (0)

All About Spelling! I really really like it!! m - Sandy Redding 4:19 Jun 16 (5)

• Don't you love it when you find something that works! AAS is my favorite program too. n/t - CindyP 19:29 Jun 16 (4)
  • Me too! Me too! I am still giddy about it and we've finished Level 1. NM - Polly 12:38 Jun 17 (3)
    • Polly, are you thinking of selling this? I posted a WTB on the sale/swap board. nt - Carrie 6:58 Jun 18 (2)
      • No, I'm sorry. I have more kiddos to use it with. NM - Polly 12:30 Jun 18 (1)
        • Okay, thanks anyway!nt - Carrie 14:35 Jun 18 (0)

Can you suggest a worldview curricula from a Christian perspective? I'd like something to use with my 8th grade dd. nt - AmyCC 21:06 Jun 15 (18)

• Summit Ministries.. (m) - Sandy in Indy 13:17 Jun 16 (7)
  • Well...bummer. Their middle school course isn't available until 2008. : ( nt - AmyCC 15:44 Jun 16 (4)
    • The homeschool version isn't available yet BUT (m) - Sandy in Indy 17:24 Jun 16 (1)
      • Thanks, Sandy. I'll give them a call. The audio/video stuff looks fantastic. nt - AmyCC 18:03 Jun 16 (0)
    • Don't worry! (m) - liz 16:31 Jun 16 (1)
      • Good points, Liz. nt - AmyCC 18:02 Jun 16 (0)
  • I was only aware of their high school course. Thanks! nt - AmyCC 15:41 Jun 16 (0)
  • I second this heartily! (m) - liz 13:32 Jun 16 (0)
• Thanks everyone! I'll check these out. nt - AmyCC 8:34 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Can you suggest a worldview curricula from a Christian perspective? I'd like something to use with my 8th grade dd. nt - six meadows 3:35 Jun 16 (0)
• Starting Points (David Quine) looks good and is designed for your dd's age. I don't know any more about it though. nt - samba 3:26 Jun 16 (1)
  • This one's good, too. (m) - liz 13:34 Jun 16 (0)
• Concordia Publishing House has a current issues curriculum for that age. - Carol in Cal. 21:18 Jun 15 (4)
  • Carol in Cal., do you know the title of this? - mom2abcd 6:30 Jun 16 (3)
    • Why, yes, we do! It's called "Voyages, Grade 8, Contemporary Issues." - Carol in Cal. 7:31 Jun 17 (2)
      • Thanks! - mom2abcd 19:11 Jun 17 (1)
        • I don't know; I attended our District Convention last year but the CPH booth didn't have this particular curriculum available for viewing. - Carol in Cal. 13:53 Jun 19 (0)
• Depending on her ability.... - TarponGirl 21:13 Jun 15 (0)

Classical Music and Art 1600s-1850 lesson plans? - Classic Mom 19:10 Jun 15 (1)

• www.harmonyfinearts.com : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:19 Jun 15 (0)

Considering ordering Veritas Press Explorers to 1815 history cards ...How do you use them? - Classic Mom 18:19 Jun 15 (6)

• Re: Considering ordering Veritas Press Explorers to 1815 history cards ...How do you use them? - Pam L 19:36 Jun 15 (0)
• I use them with SOTW as well but I like the songs and so do the kids, even when we're not doing history. - Trivium Academy 19:25 Jun 15 (0)
• I use them in conjunction with SOTW...... - Kelli in TN 19:03 Jun 15 (3)
  • Another thing that is neat about the cards is how easy review is with them... - Kelli in TN 5:49 Jun 16 (2)
    • Can teens use the cards? m - Lee 10:17 Jun 16 (1)
      • I will be using them with my almost 13 year old dd... - HeatherinTenn 11:37 Jun 17 (0)

If you use Sonlight and Winter Promise.... - Marsha 17:47 Jun 15 (2)

• I was using WP as a base and adding a few SL books.... - siloam 11:43 Jun 16 (0)
• No experience, but... - 10Acres 7:43 Jun 16 (0)

BJU vs Horizons.....which is better for a mom that will need help teaching? - Sandy Redding 17:38 Jun 15 (3)

• I use Horizons and have been disappointed in the teachers manual. m - kRenee 6:28 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: BJU vs Horizons.....which is better for a mom that will need help teaching? - Pam L 19:38 Jun 15 (1)
  • can you give me an idea as to how much you would do? m - Sandy Redding 20:44 Jun 15 (0)

Good book choice(s) for explaining the "facts of life" from a Christian viewpoint... - Leslie in TN 17:31 Jun 15 (7)

• Thanks for those recommendations! I was able to get an older copy of the Concordia book on paperback swap 8-) nt - Leslie in TN 4:43 Jun 17 (0)
• We just read The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made - Julie in MN 21:53 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Good book choice(s) for explaining the "facts of life" from a Christian viewpoint... - Cristal 19:54 Jun 15 (0)
• We use and really like the God's Design for S*x series from Concordia Publishing House. - Carol in Cal. 17:56 Jun 15 (3)
  • I doubt this post. Great books.. and I too was about a year behind recommended.. however now 16 yr old tells me to wait longer b4 showing brothers.. nt - Corb 20:14 Jun 15 (2)
    • A lot of people wait...my view is that I want to get there first, with my views, rather than be reactive. - Carol in Cal. 21:26 Jun 15 (1)
      • Re: A lot of people wait...my view is that I want to get there first, with my views, rather than be reactive. - Ericaand3kids 22:26 Jun 15 (0)

Christian Novel Study guides and books-would these be too much for (more) - MamaPapa 17:19 Jun 15 (3)

• I've used a few of these... - Karen K. in TX 22:56 Jun 15 (2)
  • Thanks, Karen! nt - MamaPapa 14:39 Jun 16 (1)
    • You're welcome! (nt - Karen K. in TX 23:11 Jun 16 (0)

Anyone seen Teaching the Classics? Do you need the DVD or will the workbook suffice? (more) - MamaPapa 17:14 Jun 15 (4)

• Okay, thanks, I'll get both :) nt - MamaPapa 14:40 Jun 16 (0)
• You need the DVD or - Maverick 17:56 Jun 15 (1)
  • I agree, the dvd's are very helpful! nt - Gina in Roanoke 4:51 Jun 16 (0)
• Oh, how funny-I just googled DITHOR on these boards and came up with the discussion about DITHOR vs. TtC down below! So never mind (unless you have more info, I'd love it!) nt - MamaPapa 17:28 Jun 15 (0)

1st gr Math - A Beka or Saxon? - Stacey in MD 17:14 Jun 15 (2)

• There is a big difference between the two. - Lisa in VA 19:54 Jun 15 (0)
• I'd do the placement test at the Saxon site. Dd used Saxon K as a preschooler, Saxon 1 in K and Saxon 2 this year in first. There's plenty... - Chris in VA 18:36 Jun 15 (0)

siloam, where are you at with your spelling crisis? I've been having a crisis with it too (more) - MamaPapa 17:12 Jun 15 (2)

• Sticking with SWR.... - siloam 18:49 Jun 15 (1)
  • Yes, we're probably going to stick with SWR too, but use the AAS tiles instead, and do OhE's idea of dictating the Wise sentences, nt - MamaPapa 14:41 Jun 16 (0)

Maps - New book out by YWAM publishing ... seen it? - Michelle in VA 17:10 Jun 15 (2)

• I did look at it but my memory's fuzzy - Julie in MN 19:53 Jun 15 (0)
• Haven't seen this either, but, they do put out good things. I would call and ask them your questions. Have you seen the book Operation World put out by them? We use it in our Geography studies. It's awesome!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 17:22 Jun 15 (0)

Can MUS be used as a supplement? Anyone do both MUS and Horizons? nt - Jennifer Not 17:04 Jun 15 (2)

• I use MUS and BJUP. - Cindyg 17:37 Jun 15 (1)
  • Re: I use MUS and BJUP. - Cristal 19:56 Jun 15 (0)

Math-U-See: How do you figure out what level to start at?? (more) - Jennifer Not 16:58 Jun 15 (4)

• No Math U See does not follow the typical US scope and senquence. - akmommy 17:58 Jun 15 (1)
  • I looked at MUS recently, and realized it's similar to the scope and sequence used when I went to school... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:12 Jun 15 (0)
• There is a placement test at their website. nt (link only) - Sue in St Pete 17:36 Jun 15 (0)
• Ok, I figured it out. They would need to start at Alpha. New question up above - Jennifer Not 17:03 Jun 15 (0)

Pros & Cons of designating ds6 as K-er instead of 1st grader? - Linda in NY 16:45 Jun 15 (7)

• We're doing the same thing for similar reasons with our DS6 this coming year (nt) - Malenki 21:21 Jun 17 (0)
• I would base it on your... - TarponGirl 21:11 Jun 15 (0)
• We did this; best decision we could have made for him... - Lori D. 20:55 Jun 15 (0)
• I had this dilemma last year... - Angel 18:26 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Pros & Cons of designating ds6 as K-er instead of 1st grader? - DeeinFL 18:16 Jun 15 (0)
• You are doing the perfect thing for your child. (m) - Testimony 17:25 Jun 15 (0)
• Wrong board. Sorry. Moved question to general board. nt - Linda in NY 16:51 Jun 15 (0)

Do you know a good website for printable maps? Thanks. (nt) - KerriF 16:43 Jun 15 (3)

• Thank you. These will work. (nt) - KerriF 21:15 Jun 15 (0)
• printablemaps.net (nt) - Amy from WT 20:13 Jun 15 (0)
• Well, for basic blackline maps I would go to abcteach (link inside) - Dayle in Guatemala 17:26 Jun 15 (0)

What ingredients would make up a rigorous LA year - KSummer 15:44 Jun 15 (8)

• In addition to grammar and writing instruction, rigorous LA should include and introduction to genre and literary elements. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:02 Jun 17 (0)
• I think that Rod and Staff 4, along with subject area writing and copywork, would be a very good program. - Carol in Cal. 19:11 Jun 15 (2)
  • Re: I think that Rod and Staff 4, along with subject area writing and copywork, would be a very good program. - KSummer 18:05 Jun 18 (1)
    • First of all, RS will gladly send you printed samples of their curriculum materials free if you call them. - Carol in Cal. 14:04 Jun 19 (0)
• Rod and Staff. nt - Ria 18:10 Jun 15 (1)
  • And in addition... - Ria 18:11 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: What ingredients would make up a rigorous LA year - ldee 16:42 Jun 15 (0)
• Grade 4 LA - Shari 15:59 Jun 15 (0)

What Latin program do you like - KSummer 15:38 Jun 15 (5)

• I use Latin Primer. We started in 3rd grade but I think it would be fine for 4th (link) - Vanna 9:11 Jun 16 (0)
• It depends what you want - Laura in China 18:25 Jun 15 (0)
• oh man! Latin is driving me crazy this year - HollyDay 17:46 Jun 15 (0)
• We started Minimus Latin in 4th grade - Sue in St Pete 17:42 Jun 15 (0)
• Fourth grade is a fine time to start Latin. - Cindyg 17:41 Jun 15 (0)

Are you allowed to resell Teaching Textbooks Math 7 ? Can you explain the limited down - Kmickey 15:35 Jun 15 (0)

Is Winston going to be enough for 6th grade or should I add R/S 6? nt - HollyDay 14:56 Jun 15 (1)

• If you want one program to cover everything... - Lori D. 15:05 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone use Calvert Math 7?.... - Brenda in MA 14:45 Jun 15 (7)

• I think Calvert Math is excellent for a kid who needs a mastery approach to math... - Cindy in NH 21:00 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Anyone use Calvert Math 7?.... - katie 7:44 Jun 16 (2)
  • One other question & something to consider about Algebra 1/2... - Brenda in MA 10:26 Jun 16 (1)
    • Re: One other question & something to consider about Algebra 1/2... - katie 13:47 Jun 16 (0)
• I'm not fond of Calvert. It's expensive, too. I'd look at Saxon. nt - Ria 14:53 Jun 15 (2)
  • What else would you suggest? - Brenda in MA 15:01 Jun 15 (1)
    • Wow... - Ria 17:44 Jun 15 (0)

Any opinions on One Small Square Books? What ages are they best for? nt - Allison TX 14:40 Jun 15 (6)

• love them. 6 - 12 years old probably ideal age range. nt - Stephanie Z 10:44 Jun 16 (0)
• Thank you! nt - Allison TX 6:24 Jun 16 (0)
• Several very nice curricula use these (Noeo and Ria's, I think!) They are busy but in an interesting way, - Chris in VA 18:38 Jun 15 (1)
  • One Small Square Curricula - Barb Harmony Art Mom 5:53 Jun 17 (0)
• I think they are best for say, 6 yrs old and up. They were a bit of a stretch for my 5yos. nt - Kisa in CA 16:11 Jun 15 (0)
• My 10 and 11 year old love them, but they can really be used for any elementary age with a parent helping younger ones. nt - Stephanie in FL 14:42 Jun 15 (0)

Desperately seeking a math program for 2nd grader who isn't "getting it." - kel 14:38 Jun 15 (9)

• I would take a look at Rod & Staff Math .. - LisaL 17:30 Jun 15 (1)
  • We had a similar positive experience with R & S 1. R & S 2 is also going well. - Cindy in NH 21:09 Jun 16 (0)
• A few thoughts... - Lori D. 16:03 Jun 15 (1)
  • Wow...this is the right place to come to calm nerves and get info! - kel 17:17 Jun 15 (0)
• How about Rod and Staff or Saxon?...m - awanama 15:35 Jun 15 (0)
• have you looked at Moving with Math? - AngieW in Texas 15:14 Jun 15 (0)
• MUS is a good program at this level - HollyDay 14:58 Jun 15 (1)
  • We love MUS too! (nt) - Mom2-3 17:20 Jun 15 (0)
• We love MUS. I learned so much, and it has really helped me become a better math teacher.nt - Billie TX 14:39 Jun 15 (0)

Is there any way to go back and search previous boards without doing it one by one? (nt) - Mom2-3 14:08 Jun 15 (2)

• It doesn't work fabulously well, but you can tell Google just to search the boards... (m) - abbeyej 16:20 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thank you. That's what I was looking for. (nt) - Mom2-3 17:18 Jun 15 (0)

SOTW II -- My youngest (10) just AIN'T getting it!! (*shrug*)...need ideas to help her remember names and places (m) - Doran 14:03 Jun 15 (5)

• Belated -- but THANK YOU. Good ideas here. nt - Doran 12:01 Jun 17 (0)
• I am not sure that I would worry that much about it... - Arch At Home 23:54 Jun 15 (0)
• Remember that SWB says they should be able to look back over SOTW when narrating. Maybe because she doesn't have the added action of writing to cement the facts, she needs... - Chris in VA 18:44 Jun 15 (0)
• She needs a Venn diagram or visual prompt. m - Stacy in NJ 14:12 Jun 15 (0)
• Maybe it's the weather - my soon-to-be 10 yo stared at 9-1=_ for 5 minutes today - ugh! nt - Rhondabee 14:11 Jun 15 (0)

*Lisa in Ohio* I answered your PR question waaaay below. nt - Maisy 13:30 Jun 15 (0)

TOG - Julie in TX 12:55 Jun 15 (16)

• I tried TOG for several years with my "only..." - Linda in NM 6:25 Jun 16 (0)
• TOG has given me a huge leg-up. - Janice in NJ 16:28 Jun 15 (1)
  • Re: TOG has given me a huge leg-up. - Julie in TX 17:39 Jun 15 (0)
• I just read "A Thomas Jefferson Education" and I think that TOG carries out what is considered a Thomas Jefferson Education. It is a great and easy read, I would recommend this book to everyone!!!!!! nt - r 15:47 Jun 15 (0)
• It may be wonderful for some, but didn't work well with me. - Kris 14:27 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: TOG - Diane 13:58 Jun 15 (0)
• Would TOG be something recommended for a new homeschooler teaching 1st grade? Or is it more suitable for veterans with older kids? nt - Ruthie in AL 13:40 Jun 15 (5)
  • Nope (m) - April in VA 7:10 Jun 16 (0)
  • Hi, Ruthie! - Janice in NJ 15:37 Jun 15 (0)
  • Re: Would TOG be something recommended for a new homeschooler teaching 1st grade? Or is it more suitable for veterans with older kids? nt - Julie in TX 14:20 Jun 15 (0)
  • This is my first year using it, I have a 1st and a 5th and I wish we had started with it earlier(m) - Sarah CB 14:07 Jun 15 (0)
  • Just my 2 cents, but I would use somethign else and wait until the child was older before using TOG. Others may disagree nt - Quiver0f10 14:00 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: TOG - Julie in TX 13:34 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: TOG - Julie in TX 13:32 Jun 15 (0)
• Yes you add Math and Science.... - siloam 13:23 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: TOG - Janis in DE 13:09 Jun 15 (0)

Can we talk about spelling? Is a formal spelling program necessary for 2nd/3rd grade? more - Jennifer Not 12:50 Jun 15 (5)

• Sequential Spelling isn't a workbook approach and it has really improved my dds' spelling. nt - katie5 18:38 Jun 15 (0)
• I just pull spelling lists off the internet - lots of schools have them posted (nt) - Laura in China 18:23 Jun 15 (0)
• Your description of... - Lori D. 16:14 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thank you! I think I'll look at Natural Speller (more) - Jennifer Not 16:39 Jun 15 (0)
• Have you looked at SWR? It's more than a "workbook" type program. It REALLY teaches spelling. (nt). - Mom2-3 14:02 Jun 15 (0)

Cindy in Texas -- just saw your question and - crystal 12:48 Jun 15 (1)

• Re: Cindy in Texas -- just saw your question and - CindyinTexas 19:43 Jun 15 (0)

I'm happy, my curriculum is finally coming here in spurts. - EgoElfWife 12:22 Jun 15 (3)

• Oh it IS exciting, isn't it! We love packages with books in them! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:56 Jun 15 (0)
• Oh yeah! This is what its all about...have fun! nt - cmn-CA 12:56 Jun 15 (0)
• It's like Christmas, isn't it? Enjoy! nt - Jennifer Not 12:45 Jun 15 (0)

A while ago, someone posted about a yahoo group that had really cool timeline pics for SOTW I . . . anyone remember the name? nt - Julie in Austin 12:01 Jun 15 (3)

• Re: A while ago, someone posted about a yahoo group that had really cool timeline pics for SOTW I . . . anyone remember the name? nt - captuhura 12:40 Jun 15 (2)
  • You're welcome :) - Hannah 14:14 Jun 16 (0)
  • That's it! Thanks! nt - Julie in Austin 12:55 Jun 15 (0)

I'd like reviews of Fallacy Detective please. - Mama Owl 11:19 Jun 15 (2)

• Re: I'd like reviews of Fallacy Detective please. - Pam L 14:30 Jun 15 (1)
  • Ditto... 7th & 8th gr. boys loved doing it, one chapter a week with dad. (nt) - Lori D. 16:16 Jun 15 (0)

Cross post from General-just making sure everyone knows about Campusi.com-shows best prices (more) - MamaPapa 11:08 Jun 15 (1)

• So does www.addall.com - Nichole 11:50 Jun 15 (0)

Using TOG maps with SotW - Robbin 10:03 Jun 15 (0)

TOG users - do you use Easy Grammar as suggested by TOG (m) - Linda in Oregon 10:02 Jun 15 (7)

• I use BJU English for writing and grammar instruction.... - Rebecca in VA 13:36 Jun 15 (0)
• I use R&S and CW, but will also use the writing portion of TOG nt - Quiver0f10 13:26 Jun 15 (0)
• No. We used Shurley then CW with my two oldest and I will use FLL followed by CW with ds4. nt - karenciavo 12:50 Jun 15 (0)
• Ours... - Magic Wand 10:32 Jun 15 (0)
• We are using EG with my 9 year olds. - Monica 10:31 Jun 15 (0)
• We will do - Fay up North 10:28 Jun 15 (0)
• We are going to be using Rod and Staff and then implement some (not all) of the writing program that you can get through TOG. hth (nt) - KerriF 10:18 Jun 15 (0)

Has anyone made a Table of Contents for each section of the Wise Guide they'd be willing to share? - Magic Wand 9:57 Jun 15 (5)

• Made may own...never mind, but adding to this, as far as goals... - Magic Wand 10:28 Jun 15 (4)
  • My experience is limitted.... - siloam 13:02 Jun 15 (1)
    • I like your idea of alternating... - Magic Wand 23:16 Jun 15 (0)
  • Excuse my ignorance, but what is the Wise Guide? nt - EgoElfWife 10:51 Jun 15 (1)
    • The Wise Guide is contains the spelling lists that accompany Spell to Write and Read by Wanda Sanseri. - Magic Wand 11:28 Jun 15 (0)

Is there such a thing as a set of "boys" books like the American Girls? nt - Nicole M 9:50 Jun 15 (7)

• Thanks, all! We're on the way to the library now! nt - Nicole M 14:35 Jun 15 (0)
• My son (7/8) has listened in and enjoyed AG as I read them to my books to my 6 yod. My oldest son has also read the entire Little House series.nt. - Ida 10:51 Jun 15 (1)
  • my dh read all the little house books with both boys -- they loved it, and were very cute about it! nt - Nicole M 14:35 Jun 15 (0)
• There's the Boys of Grit books (3 of them), Ten Boys series (Who made a difference, etc.), and check out http://www.booksforboys.com nt - Trivium Academy 10:42 Jun 15 (1)
  • I bought the mp3 of Jim Hodges recordings of these and my ds (6) LOVES listening to them. - King Alfred Academy 8:04 Jun 16 (0)
• There is the "My name is America" series, which goes with the girls' "Dear America" series. It's a journal format. nt. - dangermom 10:19 Jun 15 (0)
• There's a My Story series, but it's Brit, not US. - Reya 10:00 Jun 15 (0)

New to message boards - need help with Spanish - Jennefer 9:06 Jun 15 (10)

• Lists, links, & comments re: Spanish curriculum. - Paula H 13:27 Jun 15 (1)
  • Re: Lists, links, & comments re: Spanish curriculum. - Jennefer @ SSA 13:58 Jun 15 (0)
• In the same boat--I am hoping to check out the new Easy Spanish Jr and Spanish for Children from the LfC folks. Of course being new, neither is "tried and true." nt - ali in Oregon 11:22 Jun 15 (4)
  • Re: In the same boat--I am hoping to check out the new Easy Spanish Jr and Spanish for Children from the LfC folks. Of course being new, neither is "tried and true." nt - Jennefer @ SSA 14:02 Jun 15 (0)
  • I've heard about LfC coming out with a Spanish program, but haven't seen it anywhere. Can you tell us - Magic Wand 11:29 Jun 15 (2)
    • It's listed on the website in the Coming for 2007 section but it is not an active link yet. I'm not in a rush to get started, so I may wait to see what they will have. nt - ali in Oregon 14:49 Jun 15 (1)
      • Okay, thanks. I'll look again. nt - Magic Wand 23:13 Jun 15 (0)
• La Clase Divertida is good, but it is video based. nt - Zee 10:23 Jun 15 (0)
• no help [from me] on Spanish, but - Peek a Boo 9:14 Jun 15 (1)
  • Re: no help [from me] on Spanish, but - Jennefer @ SSA 13:59 Jun 15 (0)

Attn: Trivium Academy weren t you getting something yesterday? :D - siloam 8:40 Jun 15 (12)

• There will be a feature blog post on this with pictures right? nt - cmn-CA 11:44 Jun 15 (2)
  • Yes in a few weeks to a month, we're about to have new floors installed. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:23 Jun 15 (1)
    • I will be posting pictures soon of our newly revamped Learning Room. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:28 Jun 15 (0)
• You and me both, Heather! Ha-ha! Oh, it's so hard to resist just buying it! (more) - MamaPapa 11:13 Jun 15 (2)
  • Why not use only the first 3 units of year 2 - and spread it out a little ? (m) - Anne Marie 13:39 Jun 15 (1)
    • I did look at it at convention in April, and decided to wait. But (more) - MamaPapa 16:37 Jun 15 (0)
• Why TOG? Tell me what pulled you guys that direction? - Classic Mom 10:44 Jun 15 (0)
• It's going to take me a while to go through it all... - Trivium Academy 8:55 Jun 15 (4)
  • You have my number if you feel like chatting... have fun! :-) - Jance in NJ 16:00 Jun 15 (0)
  • Re: It's going to take me a while to go through it all... - Diane 13:01 Jun 15 (1)
    • Re: It's going to take me a while to go through it all... - Julie in TX 13:06 Jun 15 (0)
  • Isn't it incredible? - Sarah CB 10:10 Jun 15 (0)

Exercises in English (from Loyola), do you need the Teacher Editions? Thanks. nt. - Ester 8:22 Jun 15 (2)

• The TE has the answers in it. I have a review copy so if you have any questions let me know. (nt) - KidsHappen 9:39 Jun 15 (0)
• Call their customer service and ask, that is what i did with zaner bloser and they said the teacher edition was just for schools and the homeschoolers didnt need it. nt - EgoElfWife 8:49 Jun 15 (0)

Cross post from general board about planning history... - Stephanie 8:21 Jun 15 (10)

• I plan down to the last bit (m) - angela in ohio 6:22 Jun 16 (0)
• I DO keep it very simple.... - Peela 19:55 Jun 15 (0)
• I plan everything out--including all the reading--over the summer. - Jenny in Florida 18:44 Jun 15 (0)
• I make a year-long spreadsheet of which resources to use at which time - Laura in China 18:21 Jun 15 (0)
• Thanks ladies, This discussion is really really helping. nt - Stephanie 14:12 Jun 15 (0)
• My priorities are exposure, summarization, extra reading, and perspective. - Carol in Cal. 13:59 Jun 15 (0)
• I use SOTW, but do not put the same effort into every chapter (m) - Stephanie not in TX 13:12 Jun 15 (0)
• I plan everything out..... - Melissa B 12:52 Jun 15 (0)
• Are you doing SOTW or just all out of the library? - Closeacademy 12:37 Jun 15 (0)
• Take with a grain of salt, this is my first year homeschooling. M - EgoElfWife 12:17 Jun 15 (0)

Anyone remember a site for checking reading level? more... - Maria in Nashville 8:18 Jun 15 (3)

• Also, www.lexile.com. - Reya 23:55 Jun 15 (0)
• Just search on "accelerated reader" and the title of the book - KarenNC 8:21 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thanks. That helped me find it! nt - Maria in Nashville 8:30 Jun 15 (0)

Wondering if Homeschool Tracker will help me accomplish what I want to do. - Ida 8:18 Jun 15 (4)

• Re: Wondering if Homeschool Tracker will help me accomplish what I want to do. - katilac 10:14 Jun 15 (3)
  • The plus version is way better than the free one. Much more offered. You'll find it useful. - LJ 15:53 Jun 15 (1)
    • Thanks! It's now downloaded and I know I'll be up late playing with my new toy!nt. - Ida 18:41 Jun 15 (0)
  • Thanks for the info. It sounds like this really might do the trick. nt. - Ida 10:53 Jun 15 (0)

I am lacking in cyber-knowledge and do not know how to cross post to general board about how to better plan history...I need advise, on both fronts, thanks. nt - Stephanie 8:07 Jun 15 (2)

• To cross-post, you just copy and paste your post both places, no magic. :o) nt - abbeyej 8:13 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Stephanie 8:22 Jun 15 (0)

Ok I get my TOG Y1 redesign on Monday...what should I exspect? - Siscokids 8:03 Jun 15 (9)

• A huge box that is very overwhelming but once you open it and look... - Trivium Academy 8:31 Jun 15 (7)
  • Does it take forever to go through it? - Siscokids 12:51 Jun 15 (4)
    • Oh just wait, you'll see. BIG grin : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:30 Jun 15 (3)
      • Take a look at The Loom cd right away! nt - Trivium Academy 21:08 Jun 15 (2)
        • Jessica...my friend didn't tell me about Loom...m - Dee 10:25 Jun 16 (1)
          • Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but the Loom has all the organizational factors. - Trivium Academy 10:54 Jun 16 (0)
  • Jessica, when are you starting this? - April in VA 9:22 Jun 15 (1)
    • I'm going to follow it along with our current lessons... - Trivium Academy 9:27 Jun 15 (0)
• Sorry! It looks like I need to learn to spell! - Siscokids 8:06 Jun 15 (0)

About what reading level are the Dear America books? -tia -nt - Kathie in VA 7:57 Jun 15 (4)

• Be very careful with these... - LNC 11:30 Jun 15 (1)
  • oh. Thanks for the warning... I'll need to slow my 12yo dd down to pre-read (&she really liked these)... -nt - Kathie in VA 20:53 Jun 15 (0)
• I'd say 2nd-4th grade. And my s-i-l teaches ps third grade and all the girls are reading them. (nt) - angela in ohio 8:01 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thanks -m - Kathie inVA 8:16 Jun 15 (0)

Traditional Logic I dvd's are they worth it ? nt - MIch elle 7:51 Jun 15 (7)

• Thanks ladies! You saved us $45. nt - MIch elle 12:28 Jun 15 (0)
• Not unless you really, really benefit from hearing the information in the text... - Leah 11:05 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Traditional Logic I dvd's are they worth it ? - maryalice 10:17 Jun 15 (0)
• I'd say they are worth it if you are a strong auditory - Holly in N NV 9:40 Jun 15 (0)
• My son NEVER opened them.... - Mommyfaithe 8:49 Jun 15 (2)
  • Thanks. How old was he?... - MIch elle 9:25 Jun 15 (1)
    • my son was 15. NT - Mommyfaithe 16:17 Jun 15 (0)

am I setting myself up for burnout next year? - HollyDay 7:05 Jun 15 (4)

• Not burn out, but here's the art course we love - Karin 7:15 Jun 15 (3)
  • phonics of drawing ? - Mama Owl 7:26 Jun 15 (2)
    • Masterpiece Art Instruction/Teach Art at Home (link) - 5wolfcubs 7:31 Jun 15 (1)
      • Thanks, 5wolfcubs. nt - Karin 12:55 Jun 15 (0)

Will the coloring pages in the revised Vol 2 be updated? - Adoration 6:31 Jun 15 (3)

• Yes. The new SOTW vol 2 AG is due out late summer/early fall. I am also eagerly waiting. :) nt - earlybird mom 22:14 Jun 18 (0)
• Which program are you talking about? nt - Lee 10:29 Jun 16 (1)
  • I believe they mean SOTW. NT - EgoElfWife 13:37 Jun 16 (0)

Has anyone here tried Christian Studies from Memoriam Press? How valuable was the teacher's guide? (nt) - Melora in NC 6:25 Jun 15 (2)

• Re: Has anyone here tried Christian Studies from Memoriam Press? How valuable was the teacher's guide? (nt) - ldee 6:34 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thank you! - Melora in NC 6:38 Jun 15 (0)

I am going to implement CC at home and have a few questions.... - ldee 6:10 Jun 15 (3)

• idee, just wondering which state you're in? nt - jules 13:02 Jun 15 (1)
  • Louisiana.......close to New Orleans.,,,,nt - ldee 18:30 Jun 15 (0)
• We did it last year -m - Kathie in Va 6:52 Jun 15 (0)

Could you suggest a curriculum option for computer science for junior high? - Christy B 4:35 Jun 15 (5)

• Thanks, everyone! This gives me a few more options to look at. nt - Christy B 17:46 Jun 15 (0)
• We did Logos from Timberdoodle in 7th grade (more) - Karen in Maryland 7:56 Jun 15 (0)
• RainbowResource.com has Computer Science: Pure and Simple - Trivium Academy 5:59 Jun 15 (0)
• Do you have a mardels book store in the area? if so - Lindatx 5:50 Jun 15 (0)
• What about tutorials? -m - Kathie in VA 5:30 Jun 15 (0)

Skipping a grade with Rod & Staff English/Math - Ann T 4:28 Jun 15 (11)

• R&S 4th and 5th grammar are extremely similar--you can go directly to 5. I would not skip the math, however. nt - strider 14:23 Jun 15 (1)
  • Re: R&S 4th and 5th grammar are extremely similar--you can go directly to 5. I would not skip the math, however. nt - Ann T 11:11 Jun 16 (0)
• You wouldn't be "holding her back a grade"... - Ellie 7:16 Jun 15 (0)
• I wouldn't skip them at all! Using an appropriate book is not "holding her back a grade" - it's meeting her needs. nt - Ria 6:14 Jun 15 (4)
  • Re: I wouldn't skip them at all! Using an appropriate book is not "holding her back a grade" - it's meeting her needs. nt - Ann T 6:37 Jun 15 (3)
    • Math 8 is very much worth working through! - Rebecca in VA 10:47 Jun 15 (0)
    • Absolutely after the English (M) - Ria 6:49 Jun 15 (1)
      • I agree about the English. My son is going into 9th next year and just finished book 7. more. - happymainemom 19:01 Jun 15 (0)
• Skipping & skimming - MIch elle 5:06 Jun 15 (1)
  • More on skimming and "grade levels"... - LauraQ 8:41 Jun 15 (0)
• I look at it this way--tho' I'm not sure it's truly equivalent, - Chris in VA 4:33 Jun 15 (0)

LA for a 2nd grade writing-phobic Socialable Sue? - need suggestions! - 10Acres 2:06 Jun 15 (2)

• We do 2/3+ of R&S English 2-4 orally. If book instructs them to write a sentence, I let them write just *a* word if apropriate. NM - LauraQ 8:44 Jun 15 (0)
• We did Explode the Code, Mad Libs Junior and then Mad Libs... - Arch At Home 2:19 Jun 15 (0)

Science? Exploring Creation Series(Fulbright) or Considering God's Creation--which do you think is the best and why?--Thanks-nt - Terri in WA 23:07 Jun 14 (6)

• I've used both. Apologia b/c CGC has too little information and too many cut and paste activities. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:48 Jun 15 (0)
• I've used both and Exploring Creation wins hands down. It is a fantastic curriculum. JMHO nt - Kisa in CA 7:38 Jun 15 (0)
• I have used and liked both... - Laura in CT 5:46 Jun 15 (1)
  • Agreeing here...never could get off the ground with CGC a few years ago, but now I use just the student pages... - PameLA in VA 9:08 Jun 15 (0)
• Only have experience with the former and I highly recommend it. (m) - Colleen 23:28 Jun 14 (1)
  • I agree with Colleen. - MeganP 1:55 Jun 15 (0)

Just want to make all you new homeschoolers feel normal by knowing that even veterans make colossal mistakes!!! - momof7 22:40 Jun 14 (10)

• Oh, that hurts. Thank you for letting the rest of know. nt - Tammyla 7:24 Jun 15 (0)
• Ouch! Any tips to keep us from the same fate? nt - OKCyndi 4:33 Jun 15 (7)
  • Yes, fill out the FAFSA form even if you will not qualify for financial aid. Scholarship $$, even merit and not need based, require the FAFSA. (Now you know what I didn't! ;) ) nt - momof7 6:33 Jun 15 (6)
    • YES! I was anti-credit and my guidance counselor didn t explain it to me either . - siloam 13:29 Jun 15 (0)
    • Thanks! I'm not quite to that stage yet, though close, but I didn't know that yet! nt - OKCyndi 9:12 Jun 15 (0)
    • I agree. Fill it out and send it to every school your child applies to. Do it early. You just never know.... nt - Ria 6:51 Jun 15 (3)
      • How early is "early"? nt - OKCyndi 9:13 Jun 15 (2)
        • As soon as you have all the tax info that you need in order to fill it out. The earliest they'll take it is Jan; I think ours went in in March. nt - Ria 10:01 Jun 15 (1)
          • Actually, check with the school......TTU wanted a preliminary (one with estimated numbers vs actual) by dec 15. nt - momof7 10:14 Jun 15 (0)
• Oooh, that must have hurt. Great Attitude though :-) nt - karenciavo 3:17 Jun 15 (0)

Kel answer to "Is it possible to combine 4 dc in one program?" below, link inside - LisaWA 22:04 Jun 14 (1)

• Thanks so much...lots to think about! - kel 6:07 Jun 15 (0)

Contemplating this route for our grammar studies, any input is welcome. - Trivium Academy 20:38 Jun 14 (37)

• I would wait and just introduce a few parts of speech orally right now. - Carol in Cal. 14:07 Jun 15 (0)
• A lot of good points were made, I appreciate your input and patience. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 9:29 Jun 15 (1)
  • I listened to Jim Selby's Intro to the Classical Progymnasmata today... - Trivium Academy 20:33 Jun 15 (0)
• Jessica, I think... - Lee 8:50 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thank you Lee. - Trivium Academy 9:01 Jun 15 (0)
• How do you do 3 language??? I can barely handle English/spanish! - Mama Owl 8:15 Jun 15 (0)
• Jessica, do you remember the board where OhElizabeth had just gotten back from convention.... - Rhondabee 8:09 Jun 15 (0)
• Just another opinion - Gina in Roanoke 7:48 Jun 15 (2)
  • Re: Just another opinion - Trivium Academy 8:09 Jun 15 (1)
    • Re: Just another opinion - Gina in Roanoke 8:37 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Contemplating this route for our grammar studies, any input is welcome. - Shari 6:12 Jun 15 (6)
  • I have to repeat: it depends on the student - Laura in China 7:36 Jun 15 (2)
    • I agree, up to a point. - Carol in Cal. 15:40 Jun 15 (1)
      • I agree that parts of speech are important - Laura in China 18:16 Jun 15 (0)
  • Shari, it isn't that I don't want to study English grammar... - Trivium Academy 6:29 Jun 15 (2)
    • Of course, you know your students best. nt - Shari 6:52 Jun 15 (0)
    • Great, a double negative! Lol, yeah I'm going to be a GREAT teacher...mumble, mumble. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:30 Jun 15 (0)
• I encourage you to plan on a formal English grammar program *at some point* . . . - Christy B 4:49 Jun 15 (0)
• My take on CW and "enough grammar"..... - Peela 4:46 Jun 15 (3)
  • Thanks for posting this - - This is pretty much where I am... - Karen K. in TX 6:34 Jun 15 (2)
    • lol.... - Peela 7:35 Jun 15 (1)
      • Well,... - Karen K. in TX 7:58 Jun 15 (0)
• Have you seen FLL 3 yet? - kim 4:08 Jun 15 (0)
• Some thoughts...(m) - Colleen 1:02 Jun 15 (1)
  • More compelling reasons. - Trivium Academy 4:40 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Contemplating this route for our grammar studies, any input is welcome. - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:32 Jun 14 (4)
  • Aren't those kinds of errors downright pathetic? (m) - Colleen 23:16 Jun 14 (0)
  • I would consider those compelling reasons. (m) - Trivium Academy 21:42 Jun 14 (2)
    • Re: I would consider those compelling reasons. (m) - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:14 Jun 15 (1)
      • Can I add one more thing?... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:48 Jun 15 (0)
• Looks fine to me - you'll have to do a little work on punctuation and keep an eye on a few English-specific grammar points - Laura in China 20:51 Jun 14 (6)
  • Laura, I'm so glad you responded! Do you mind one more ?- how much Latin is enough? - Trivium Academy 20:55 Jun 14 (5)
    • I want my boys to be able to read classical texts in the original language - Laura in China 21:39 Jun 14 (2)
      • I had planned to do Cambridge--So can I expect that - Closeacademy 5:26 Jun 15 (1)
        • I can't really say - it was so long ago that I did it and I think my teacher put in a lot more than was in the text (m) - Laura in China 7:26 Jun 15 (0)
    • I am planning on doing Greek, Latin, and Spanish with my children and I will still be doing Voyages in English plus Exercises in English but that is just me. I want them to have an extremely high knowledge of english and be able to speak and write intelligibly. NT - EgoElfWife 21:04 Jun 14 (1)
      • It really depends on the child - Laura in China 21:34 Jun 14 (0)

What levels of Rod & Staff English would be equivalent to JAG and Analytical Grammar? (more) - Deborah 20:03 Jun 14 (5)

• I hope you get more responses (and a question of my own) - Hoggirl 6:40 Jun 15 (0)
• Dd used R&S 4 and then... - mom2abcd 20:08 Jun 14 (3)
  • Why did you switch? .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:09 Jun 15 (2)
    • Well... - mom2abcd 22:09 Jun 15 (1)
      • Yes, that does get old. - Carol in Cal. 23:27 Jun 15 (0)

How long does your 7th grader spend on math each day? Does s/he ever have "homework"? (m) - Colleen 19:41 Jun 14 (38)

• An hour with the possibility @ 30 minutes after the other lessons are complete (m) - Tammyla 8:20 Jun 15 (0)
• 1 hour Sept - mid June 1/2 hour in summer - Karen in Maryland 8:05 Jun 15 (0)
• Also........ - Lindatx 5:56 Jun 15 (0)
• something my dh informed me of and I also heard - Lindatx 3:46 Jun 15 (2)
  • Yes, one day my 12yo is correcting me & making connections, the next it's like he just fell off the turnip truck! nt - Rhondabee 4:11 Jun 15 (0)
  • Yes... - kim 4:10 Jun 15 (0)
• I'm not familiar with that curriculum, but - Call Me Cordelia 22:21 Jun 14 (1)
  • Thanks for those ideas! (nt) - Colleen 0:16 Jun 15 (0)
• I schedule one hour for each subject. Anything not finished is homework (m) - Veronica 22:12 Jun 14 (6)
  • Yes, he only does the odds on the regular exercises...(m) - Colleen 0:25 Jun 15 (4)
    • I would vote for two :45 minute sessions rather than over an hour at one time . . .NT - Lh 18:11 Jun 15 (0)
    • You might think about lessening it to around 30 problems per day (m) - Veronica 10:36 Jun 15 (0)
    • Wow! 50 problems!!! - Holly in N NV 9:33 Jun 15 (0)
    • 50 problems is still alot to do in one day nm - Lindatx 8:41 Jun 15 (0)
  • I meant same book, different years. Not the same age in the same book. nt - Veronica 22:15 Jun 14 (0)
• about an hour.....and what I do about homework... - Peela 22:00 Jun 14 (1)
  • I've thought about assigning a set amount of work for the week...(m) - Colleen 0:29 Jun 15 (0)
• My dd spent 1 hour per day on math. Period. nt - AmyCC 21:58 Jun 14 (2)
  • Okay, I have the same question for you I asked Elizabeth, just below. Thanks! : ) (nt) - Colleen 0:13 Jun 15 (1)
    • Yes, anything not completed gets carried over to the next day. (m) - AmyCC 14:56 Jun 15 (0)
• My 7th grader spends 60-90 minutes per day on Math, whether she's finished that day's assignment or not. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:36 Jun 14 (2)
  • Thank you. So anything she hasn't completed just gets carried over to the next day? (nt) - Colleen 0:12 Jun 15 (1)
    • Yes. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:50 Jun 15 (0)
• With my 6th grader. . . - Pam in MA 20:08 Jun 14 (2)
  • Which math program does your 6th grader use, Pam? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 0:12 Jun 15 (1)
    • Saxon 76 nt - Pam in MA 7:50 Jun 15 (0)
• Hi Colleen. - Holly in N NV 19:53 Jun 14 (11)
  • Thanks, Holly. So can you give me a rough idea how long she spent on other subjects? Thank you! (nt) - Colleen 19:58 Jun 14 (10)
    • Re: Thanks, Holly. So can you give me a rough idea how long she spent on other subjects? Thank you! (nt) - Holly in N NV 20:52 Jun 14 (9)
      • I love the simplicity of your schedule!.....some questions, please?... - Peela 3:40 Jun 15 (2)
        • Colleen & Peela: Oops-I think I may have oversimplified-GRIN! - Holly in N NV 9:10 Jun 15 (1)
          • thanks Holly, for expanding. Looks great! nt - Peela 16:13 Jun 15 (0)
      • Gulp! Cambridge Latin and Traditional Logic 2 in 7th grade?! (m) - Colleen 0:10 Jun 15 (5)
        • Hi Colleen, Some of my comments to you are above and here are the rest. - Holly in N NV 9:28 Jun 15 (4)
          • If I may ask a question... (m) - Lisa in southern MD 13:06 Jun 15 (3)
            • OK-A little more - Holly in N NV 14:56 Jun 15 (1)
              • Goodness, THANKS! (m) - Lisa in southern MD 16:25 Jun 15 (0)
            • In the shower :) - Holly in N NV 14:01 Jun 15 (0)

What can I do with EFI? - momofkhm 19:41 Jun 14 (0)

SOTW editions - EgoElfWife 19:12 Jun 14 (4)

• The revised editions were discussed further down the board... - Karen K. in TX 19:40 Jun 14 (3)
  • So it is saying that if there is a revised book than there is a revised activity guide, because I cannot find a revised activity guide on their site. NT - EgoElfWife 20:56 Jun 14 (2)
    • I looked and saw that... - Karen K. in TX 6:10 Jun 15 (1)
      • Thank you so much. That is what I was confused about. That the SOTW 2 didn't have a revised AG and the SOTW1 did. Thank you so much. Elf nt - EgoElfWife 8:55 Jun 15 (0)

I-Science and My pals are here (Singapore) - Jill 18:43 Jun 14 (1)

• Re: I-Science and My pals are here (Singapore) - erica 9:36 Jun 16 (0)

Cross post from Special Needs board: Has anyone used LearningRX to help improve your child's cognitive skills? Did the program help? Was your child's trainer knowledgeable? Thank you. - linda in sa 18:21 Jun 14 (0)

Anyone know of good, abridged version of Tale of Two Cities and Les Mis? - Tracie in TX 18:05 Jun 14 (6)

• Usborne has "A Tale of Two Cities" in its paperback classics series. nt - Cheryl B in VA 20:16 Jun 14 (0)
• My ds enjoyed the Bullseye Step into Classics version of Les Mis - Maverick 18:28 Jun 14 (3)
  • They'll be 4th - 6th grade. nt - Tracie in TX 19:05 Jun 14 (0)
  • They don't have ToTC but they do have Great Expectations if you want to substitute a different Dickens nt - Maverick 18:49 Jun 14 (1)
    • Thanks, but we'll be discussing the French Revolution. - Tracie in TX 19:07 Jun 14 (0)
• And that looks like bad, abridged grammar! nt - Tracie in TX 18:06 Jun 14 (0)

Question for Sonlight users - MSmomma 17:30 Jun 14 (7)

• I don't use SL science, but... - Shannon 7:44 Jun 16 (0)
• Re: Question for Sonlight users - MSmomma 5:39 Jun 16 (0)
• To answer a couple of your questions... - LauraQ 8:58 Jun 15 (1)
  • But why not just copy the pages? (m) - Colleen 9:07 Jun 15 (0)
• Just photocopy the schedule pages. (m) - Colleen 0:37 Jun 15 (0)
• I took out the current week and put it in a separate binder. nt - siloam 20:30 Jun 14 (0)
• What I do - CarlaNY 19:58 Jun 14 (0)

I was wondering if anyone has scheduled CC and SOTW together... - Tracy 17:25 Jun 14 (3)

• Your director may be able to help... - GVA 17:45 Jun 14 (1)
  • OK, I found the list... - GVA 18:36 Jun 14 (0)
• I haven't already successfully done this, so you might not want my advice :)........m - OKCyndi 17:41 Jun 14 (0)

Okay, it's here and it is HUGE. I haven't found the courage yet to... - Trivium Academy 17:23 Jun 14 (3)

• Oh, Jessica, I'm SO excited for you! I'm restraining myself so hard from ordering (it's not our time for TOG yet)! Have fun and keep us posted! nt - MamaPapa 19:31 Jun 14 (0)
• Enjoy it. (sm) - Stephanie in FL 17:29 Jun 14 (1)
  • Oh good, you'll enjoy it- Barb has done a wonderful job! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:45 Jun 14 (0)

SOTW... anyone use the Sonlight Timeline Figures with this as suggested in Paula's Archives? Does it work well? nt - angela&4boys 17:07 Jun 14 (4)

• Link to free timeline figures to go with SOTW1 and 2 (if you're interested) - Hannah 2:04 Jun 15 (1)
  • How kind Hannah, thank you. nt - angela&4boys 5:37 Jun 15 (0)
• Not sure what Paula's archives says about it, but we did order the SL6 timeline figures and they've gone perfectly with SOTW1 this year! (more) - MamaPapa 17:15 Jun 14 (1)
  • Thank you MamaPapa. Just what I hoped to hear! nt - angela&4boys 17:55 Jun 14 (0)

NOEO Science people if someone is doing Biology 1 would you please email me. I have a question about one of the young science club experiments. thanks. - amber 17:03 Jun 14 (0)

WP users...do you purchase their Lang. Arts programs, or put together your own? nt - kel 16:52 Jun 14 (4)

• We are using WP LA1 with Animals and Their Worlds. (nt) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 6:56 Jun 15 (0)
• I would like to use AS 1 next year, with my second grader - Chris in VA 4:28 Jun 15 (0)
• I am commited to the natural language approach, so no I use Classical Writing and SL LA. nt - siloam 20:30 Jun 14 (0)
• I like their K program and will be using Advance K next year. nt - Kisa in CA 19:45 Jun 14 (0)

Reading strands??? - Another Lynn 16:51 Jun 14 (2)

• Re: Reading strands??? - katie 17:02 Jun 14 (1)
  • Great idea! thanks! nt - Another Lynn 3:47 Jun 15 (0)

Is Abeka spelling too much like Spelling Workout? What about Calvert Spelling? Can't decide here. nt - Karie 16:50 Jun 14 (4)

• Re: Is Abeka spelling too much like Spelling Workout? What about Calvert Spelling? Can't decide here. nt - katie 17:01 Jun 14 (3)
  • Just fyi: I ordered the old edition of Calvert CDs because my dc liked them better. They still had them in stock in Feb. nt - FloridaLisa 18:56 Jun 14 (0)
  • I had not heard that Calvert changed their spelling to mainstream Scott Foresman, are the older editions better? tn - Karie 18:49 Jun 14 (1)
    • Re: I had not heard that Calvert changed their spelling to mainstream Scott Foresman, are the older editions better? tn - katie 8:05 Jun 15 (0)

Help!! I need to know what a pictorial essay is right away. Can anyone please, please tell me? Thanks so much. nt - Kim 16:38 Jun 14 (0)

Shurley Quigley CD - TCoppock 16:36 Jun 14 (0)

Has anyone used Harcourt Science 5th grade? (m) - Cindie in FL 16:31 Jun 14 (9)

• I used Harcourt Brace Gr5 CA ed to supplement Rainbow Science for state testing and I think it's one of the best science text I have ever come across...m - Lyn NoCA 22:52 Jun 14 (0)
• haven't used Harcourt, but switching from Usborne books to Scott-Foresman has changed my youngest from a science-hater to a science-lover. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:22 Jun 14 (0)
• Thanks for the responses, I'm glad I picked it up now. I'll have to see if they'll sell the TM to a hser. Maybe there's one on eBay, hmmmmm (nt) - Cindie in FL 18:47 Jun 14 (3)
  • I have the 2000 edition - Michelle in AL 19:31 Jun 14 (2)
    • If that's the 2000 edition Teacher's Manual . . . (m) - Cindie in FL 20:02 Jun 14 (1)
      • Cindie, I emailed you..nt - Michelle in AL 5:30 Jun 15 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used Harcourt Science 5th grade? (m) - Diane 17:52 Jun 14 (1)
  • This is what my science-y, used to be science teacher, hs mom, friend says too. nt - Pensguys 18:13 Jun 14 (0)
• We really enjoyed it... - Michelle in AL 17:38 Jun 14 (0)

Vocabulary from the Classic Roots - Julie in TX 16:23 Jun 14 (0)

Anyone use GTG or Legends & Leagues for geography in 1st? Or should I make my own? - Laurie in VA 16:20 Jun 14 (7)

• I didn't love Legends and Leagues-it was a really simple book without a lot of info. (more) - MamaPapa 17:27 Jun 14 (6)
  • I think I will do my own with the Usborne encyclopedia I just rec'd. Where can I buy missionary stories? I would love to do that and is why, in part, I liked GTG. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 17:38 Jun 14 (5)
    • Missionary stories-it depends on how in depth you want to get.-(more) - MamaPapa 19:54 Jun 14 (4)
      • TY both! I'll check into these today! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 6:29 Jun 15 (0)
      • And don't miss Window on the World-it's amazing and has stretched dd's love and compassion (and mine) for the world (more) - MamaPapa 20:00 Jun 14 (1)
        • Sorry for the double post-computer jammed up on me. nt - MamaPapa 20:03 Jun 14 (0)
      • And don't miss Window on the World-it's amazing and has stretched dd's love and compassion (and mine) for the world (more) - MamaPapa 19:59 Jun 14 (0)

Question about narrations expected from 9 year old boy. - DawnUK 16:05 Jun 14 (3)

• Thanks you guys. nt - DawnUK 23:57 Jun 15 (0)
• My 9yo would write/narrate about 5 sentences per subject last year. nt - Kisa in CA 7:42 Jun 15 (0)
• We do an occasional written narration - Laura in China 18:33 Jun 14 (0)

Any tho'ts - good or bad - about "Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English".... - Rhondabee 15:17 Jun 14 (3)

• Personally, I love lavishly illustrated books (long) - Cathy in TX 18:07 Jun 14 (1)
  • Well, sounds like I will venture into the world of Inter-Library Loan.... - Rhondabee 20:07 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: Any tho'ts - good or bad - about "Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English".... - RhondaM. 15:43 Jun 14 (0)

Anybody ever use McGuffy's Readers? - Jean in Newcastle 14:40 Jun 14 (10)

• Nothing to add, just enjoyed this thread! (library has them!) - Another Lynn 3:56 Jun 15 (0)
• Remember that it isn't one book per grade level. - Reya 0:16 Jun 15 (1)
  • Thanks so much, this is all so helpful! sm - Jean in Newcastle 7:56 Jun 15 (0)
• I am currently having my daughter read aloud from the 4th... - dangermom 21:58 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: Anybody ever use McGuffy's Readers? - NWgirl 18:04 Jun 14 (0)
• Follow up questions on McGuffy Readers - Jean in Newcastle 16:37 Jun 14 (2)
  • They wouldn't be any good for history. - Reya 0:19 Jun 15 (0)
  • Cathy in KY are you out there? - six meadows 17:57 Jun 14 (0)
• We use them here! They are a huge hit, and (m) - Laurie in VA 16:24 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: Anybody ever use McGuffy's Readers? - six meadows 15:24 Jun 14 (0)

History Scribe vs. Hold That Thought - Kris 14:32 Jun 14 (2)

• Link to last board's discussion about this. - Trivium Academy 16:36 Jun 14 (1)
  • Thank you! *nt* - Kris 18:10 Jun 14 (0)

Users of the Writer's Jungle... do you use any other program in addition to this? m - steppingstonemomma 14:22 Jun 14 (1)

• Here's an idea of what we did this past year - Arenee 4:15 Jun 15 (0)

OhElizabeth or other RightStart users: using it in combo.. - snickelfritz 14:20 Jun 14 (6)

• OhElizabeth's advise has proven sound for us... - Socal Sandra 17:33 Jun 14 (1)
  • Well, the thought had occurred to me... - snickelfritz 18:50 Jun 14 (0)
• What I have done ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 15:06 Jun 14 (2)
  • What levels do you use together? - snickelfritz 15:16 Jun 14 (1)
    • Well, I do it kind of haphazardly ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 18:52 Jun 14 (0)
• I wish we could edit...Here's how I've been using it...(m) - snickelfritz 14:33 Jun 14 (0)

Duke TIP, looking for information from someone who has "been there done that"... - Mary in Florifa 13:51 Jun 14 (5)

• Both my boys are in the Duke TIP program... - Sandy 17:48 Jun 14 (2)
  • Our evaluator has suggested this for my children... - Mary in Florida 19:28 Jun 14 (1)
    • This has been my experience, although I am new to this as well - Sandy 20:09 Jun 14 (0)
• This will be my husbands third year teaching at TIP. - Ida 14:03 Jun 14 (1)
  • Um, husband's with an apostophe. (Yes, I only have one!)nt - Ida 14:05 Jun 14 (0)

Has anyone used the Louise A. Vernon biographies for the Reformation? (m) - Cathy in TX 13:51 Jun 14 (6)

• Well... - Jana(NC) 14:22 Jun 14 (5)
  • I'm so glad someone asked this! I had a pile of these in my cart that I will now remove! Thank you! nt - MamaPapa 20:02 Jun 14 (0)
  • That's unanimous, then. Thanks, all! nt - Cathy in TX 19:11 Jun 14 (0)
  • Yep. Dry as vacuum dust. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 19:00 Jun 14 (0)
  • LOL. We agree! :) nt - Ria (and kiddos) 15:56 Jun 14 (0)
  • That's what I'm finding, too, regarding era and age level... - Cathy in TX 15:01 Jun 14 (0)

What is your favorite art curriculum for 6th grade?... - Kathy in NC 13:30 Jun 14 (3)

• Thanks, these are 2 programs I am considering. nt. - Kathy in NC 12:42 Jun 15 (0)
• Feed My Sheep is what we're using and enjoying... - MIch elle 14:40 Jun 14 (0)
• I don't know if it's a favorite yet... - Gina in Roanoke 14:16 Jun 14 (0)

SOTW schedule - M-O-M 13:24 Jun 14 (1)

• We're finishing SOTW 4 and have always done history 2x per week... - Sue in St Pete 19:21 Jun 14 (0)

Asking again, more in-depth. What do you think about Konos? I'm thinking of using it more as a supplement. sm - Liz in NC 12:51 Jun 14 (16)

• Thank You! I'm thinking we'll probably be using this as a supplement! nt - Liz in NC 5:16 Jun 15 (0)
• I just finished my 2nd year of Konos...now moving to Tapestry of Grace. m - 5wolfcubs 0:08 Jun 15 (0)
• Another question!! Is Konos compatible with a classical curriculum? nt - Liz in NC 18:21 Jun 14 (1)
  • I wouldn't consider it to be "Classical"... - Mom2-3 18:47 Jun 14 (0)
• I used Vol. 2 for two years and really enjoyed it... - Ellie 17:32 Jun 14 (0)
• We did Konos when my dc were really young and we liked it a lot. I still use it for really great reading ideas and activities.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:41 Jun 14 (0)
• We used Konos last year.... - Mom2-3 13:24 Jun 14 (9)
  • Questions... - Liz in NC 13:42 Jun 14 (8)
    • I'll take a stab at few of those for you! - ChristyX5 14:00 Jun 14 (0)
    • How old are your children? Then I can answer better (nt) - Mom2-3 13:51 Jun 14 (6)
      • I have a K (5.5) and pre-k(almost 4). nt - Liz in NC 14:16 Jun 14 (5)
        • My children were 6 and 4.5 when we started last year... - Mom2-3 15:40 Jun 14 (4)
          • Re: Just wanted to let everyone know that I used to be Mom2-3 and a few months ago I decided it would be easier to just go by my name. We have a new Mom2-3 and I didn't want anyone to confuse us. I'm not in NC anyway.... Welcome to the board! nt - Ashley 17:18 Jun 14 (2)
            • Yes, I thought it wasn't Ashley. Are you still using SL? nt - MIch elle 18:47 Jun 14 (1)
              • Hi! Yes, we'll be using Core C and 5 this yr. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you; we're on vacation, at the beach. Yes, I have no life....... posting from the beach! nt - Ashley 13:13 Jun 15 (0)
          • Forgot to tell you one thing... - Mom2-3 15:44 Jun 14 (0)

I see that TOG uses Monks and Mystics; does anyone know if they schedule the other two Withrow books? (more) - MamaPapa 12:46 Jun 14 (6)

• I'll look through the reading list and let you know but... - Trivium Academy 20:28 Jun 14 (5)
  • Thanks, Jessica! I forgot they used T+T alot. nt - MamaPapa 6:09 Jun 15 (0)
  • I have both T&T and the Withrow books and can't decide which would be best for my UG dc. I'm thinking the Withrow books. What do you think? - PameLA in VA 20:45 Jun 14 (3)
    • Well it's really up to you but I prefer the Withrow books because it pulls the reader in more. - Trivium Academy 21:21 Jun 14 (2)
      • Good idea! I have TOG Y2 Classic. Does the Redesign replace TT w/the Withrow books? Just curious. nt - PameLA in VA 9:14 Jun 15 (1)
        • No. nt - Trivium Academy 11:18 Jun 15 (0)

Kris-I posted a response to your question about Teaching the Classics below nt - Carrie 11:54 Jun 14 (1)

• Thanks very much, Carrie! *nt* - Kris 11:59 Jun 14 (0)

Horizons or Abeka Math for 2nd gr? and why? - 10Acres 11:48 Jun 14 (2)

• A Beka! My dd loves it. nt - Marsha SC 18:06 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: Horizons or Abeka Math for 2nd gr? and why? - Julie in Austin 15:32 Jun 14 (0)

Are there any art programs out there that include materials needed, like all the craft supplies..?m - DeeinFL 11:39 Jun 14 (5)

• We just bought Artistic Pursuits and the Supplies Kit, and it's great (m) - Susan 20:41 Jun 14 (0)
• Meet the Masters nt - oakmom 18:12 Jun 14 (0)
• Atelier...sm - Allison TX 17:26 Jun 14 (0)
• thanks, forgot to add, this is for a 6-7 year old. nt. - DeeinFL 11:58 Jun 14 (0)
• You can buy kits to go with Artistic Pursuits - they have kit options on their website (nt) - Laura in China 11:40 Jun 14 (0)

Does Jensen's Grammar include diagramming? - KC 11:01 Jun 14 (2)

• No diagramming, just marking sentences.... - Vmsurbat 21:52 Jun 14 (1)
  • This is helpful, thanks! Have you used Jensen's Punctuation?...nt - KC 5:11 Jun 15 (0)

United Streaming .....found this User Guide for anyone interested .....link inside.... - LindaO in Va 10:56 Jun 14 (0)

How is phonics taught in Sing, Spell, Read, and Write? - Rocking Horse 10:52 Jun 14 (2)

• First you learn short vowels and blending, then "letter clusters". . . - Ida 11:42 Jun 14 (1)
  • Thanks - Rocking Horse 12:32 Jun 14 (0)

How many read Andrew Langs Fairy Books to their children? (nt) - EgoElfWife 10:47 Jun 14 (14)

• We love & collect the older editions with color plates. nm - Carmen & Co. 5:59 Jun 15 (0)
• We have Blue & Red -- I've read a few aloud, my girls (10 & 12) read them to themselves often. m - 5wolfcubs 0:13 Jun 15 (0)
• We read them and I give them as gifts to my friends.nt - Gina in Roanoke 21:47 Jun 14 (0)
• My boys love them! I think we have 8 of the colors...NT - Diane 18:00 Jun 14 (0)
• Gosh, I think we must be mentally challenged or something.........I just have a dim memory of them from long ago, but they didn't click with us. nt - OKCyndi 17:44 Jun 14 (0)
• My boys (4&6) LOVE them. Fairy tales, folk tales, and myths are a HUGE hit w/us. (nt) - King Alfred Academy 17:29 Jun 14 (0)
• We've just read some stories from The Blue Fairy Book. (m) - MelissaM in NC 15:45 Jun 14 (0)
• We love them too! nt - Melissa B 15:23 Jun 14 (0)
• I don't read these bks to my kids..they read it themselves..nm - Lyn NoCA 13:57 Jun 14 (0)
• We love them. nt. - dangermom 13:40 Jun 14 (0)
• We do. (nt) - Dawne 13:34 Jun 14 (0)
• We use them and love them. <nt> - TarponGirl 11:58 Jun 14 (0)
• We have four of them and I have read them to both dd's.. nt - Jenny in Atl 11:42 Jun 14 (0)
• My son read these to himself when he was older, as I did when I was a child (nt) - Laura in China 10:55 Jun 14 (0)

Is my daughter ready for Classical Composition? - LNC 10:30 Jun 14 (2)

• That's what I thought... - LNC 12:52 Jun 14 (0)
• It is a lot of writing if you do it as written.... - Rhondabee 12:31 Jun 14 (0)

This will be my first year homeschooling....would someone please give me an example of your 6th grade set up, curriculum or what your doing. - HomeLife4Them 10:28 Jun 14 (23)

• Just started 6th grade (m) - angela in ohio 4:51 Jun 15 (0)
• in our 1st quarter of 6th... - Lizzie in Ma 4:30 Jun 15 (0)
• Dd will be in 6th next year... - mom2abcd 21:50 Jun 14 (0)
• Here is ours.... - LisaWA 21:01 Jun 14 (0)
• Hey! This is kinda cool to see how different everyone's is. Here's our plan... - Sue in St Pete 19:31 Jun 14 (0)
• Eldest-daughter is doing 6th grade next year... - nutmeg 18:01 Jun 14 (0)
• I have a dd who'll be in 5th grade next year...but thought I'd suggest you take a look at Amblesideonline.org...(more) - Anita in Ohio 17:59 Jun 14 (0)
• my 6th for next year - HollyDay 17:06 Jun 14 (0)
• For 6th this year , my ds will be doing - Elm in NJ 17:03 Jun 14 (0)
• I have a 6th grader this year - Melissa in SC 16:39 Jun 14 (0)
• Very helpful, Thank you!!!!! - HomeLife4them 15:52 Jun 14 (0)
• Here is ours for the coming year... - RhondaM. 15:51 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: This will be my first year homeschooling....would someone please give me an example of your 6th grade set up, curriculum or what your doing. - Julie in Tx 15:33 Jun 14 (0)
• here's ours.... - Susan in SoCal 14:18 Jun 14 (0)
• Ds11 plans for this coming schoolyear - 6th gr...m - Lyn NoCA 14:03 Jun 14 (0)
• Here is ours: - Ann 13:15 Jun 14 (0)
• Here is what we have planned (m) - Stephanie not in TX 12:17 Jun 14 (0)
• my middle dd just finished 6th grade ... - AngieW in Texas 11:53 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: This will be my first year homeschooling....would someone please give me an example of your 6th grade set up, curriculum or what your doing. - Greta Lea:) 11:39 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: This will be my first year homeschooling....would someone please give me an example of your 6th grade set up, curriculum or what your doing. - DeeinFL 11:36 Jun 14 (0)
• here is what we had done - Lindatx 11:25 Jun 14 (0)
• what grade is your child in (sorry just saw the grade) nt - Lindatx 11:22 Jun 14 (0)
• what grade is your child in nt - Lindatx 11:22 Jun 14 (0)

Simply Charlotte Mason put their guide up for Free! It looks good! Check it out! link inside - DeeinFL 10:25 Jun 14 (11)

• Is anyone else getting a "Forbidden" error message on the site? (nt) - Hannah 10:51 Jun 14 (7)
  • Hannah, how about trying it without the home part? nt. - DeeinFL 11:29 Jun 14 (6)
    • I still get an error message. It says.... - Hannah 12:05 Jun 14 (5)
      • That is strange, how about if I link it. - DeeinFL 13:29 Jun 14 (4)
        • Still getting the error...very strange... Thanks for trying!! (nt) - Hannah 13:35 Jun 14 (3)
          • :( :( :( I'm sorry. :( nt. - DeeinFL 14:46 Jun 14 (2)
            • I used dh's work connection and got in without a problem - Hannah 2:21 Jun 15 (1)
              • Yay! I'm so glad that at least you were able to see it! nt. - DeeinFL 7:09 Jun 15 (0)
• Thanks, Dee! We miss FL! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 10:47 Jun 14 (2)
  • You are very welcome! I love Florida! Come back to us! LOL. nt. - DeeinFL 11:30 Jun 14 (1)
    • We loved it too! I'm from MN and we just moved back a couple of months ago. We'll be back in FL one day though! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 11:38 Jun 14 (0)

Books You Recommend to Read to Children - EgoElfWife 10:05 Jun 14 (20)

• Sorry, let me rephrase, any recommended books that you bought or wish you had ..... nt - EgoElfWife 18:20 Jun 14 (4)
  • What exactly are you looking for? - nutmeg 8:27 Jun 15 (0)
  • If I were going to buy a few good books for reading aloud to those ages (m) - angela in ohio 4:57 Jun 15 (0)
  • The AA Milne and Beatrix potter are sets that we own and have read continually. My 10yo still reads the Winnie the Pooh (nt) - Laura in China 18:26 Jun 14 (1)
    • hee hee... and my dc simply thought all these were way over rated :-) a definite YMMV moment, lol. nt - Peek a Boo 9:00 Jun 15 (0)
• Winnie the Pooh, Thomas the Tank, Beatrix Potter, Jessie Bear, Red Ripe Strawberry, Owl and the Pussy Cat, Poems for the Very Young, nt - HollyDay 17:08 Jun 14 (0)
• A few of my favorites for that age are... - Carol in Cal. 15:41 Jun 14 (0)
• I have enjoyed Honey for a Child's Heart (wish I had used it for my olders).... nt - Rhondabee 15:21 Jun 14 (0)
• For the 5 and under set... - angela in ohio 13:54 Jun 14 (0)
• Re: Books You Recommend to Read to Children - Dawne 13:37 Jun 14 (0)
• Look at Sonlight's book lists for Core B and C (m) - Susan 12:58 Jun 14 (0)
• for my 4 & 2 yo - snickelfritz 12:53 Jun 14 (0)
• Five in a Row (m) - Katie 12:40 Jun 14 (0)
• For read-aloud books for preschoolers... - Karen K. in TX 12:21 Jun 14 (0)
• Have you looked at FIAR or BFIAR...m - Billie TX 11:39 Jun 14 (2)
  • yes, they seem quite expensive and i was looking for a great variety (nt) - Ego Elf Wife 12:08 Jun 14 (1)
    • I think she just meant the LIST of books, not the actual manuals? You can print the list and go to the library..free! : ) (nt) - Dawne 13:36 Jun 14 (0)
• Here are a couple of lists to get you started... - Laura in OH 10:11 Jun 14 (0)
• For your aged dc... - Dayle in Guatemala 10:10 Jun 14 (0)
• Beatrix Potter and AA Milne are my favourites for that age (nt) - Laura in China 10:07 Jun 14 (0)

TOG vs. CC My Mind is Starting to Spin!!! - Linda...inOwasso 9:56 Jun 14 (12)

• Have you searched the old boards for TOG? m - OKCyndi 12:21 Jun 14 (2)
  • Was this the thread...? - GVA 12:44 Jun 14 (1)
    • That was so nice of you to search - yes, that was it! nt - OKCyndi 13:09 Jun 14 (0)
• I agree with the comments so far....m - Pensguys 10:58 Jun 14 (0)
• You can do both... - GVA 10:36 Jun 14 (1)
  • Re: You can do both... - Linda...inOwasso 11:56 Jun 14 (0)