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  • 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)
  • apologia elementary science curriculum - Lynn 21:29 Jun 19 (1)
  • Help! Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra and CA State standards...(more) - Natalija 21:26 Jun 19 (1)
  • What is the best history/bible curriculum for my religion? - Linda 20:44 Jun 19 (2)
  • Do you do vocabulary study if your 7th grader still needs work on spelling? -m - Kathie in VA 20:42 Jun 19 (2)
  • Phonics for an early reader? And another question too... - Melissa in NJ 20:30 Jun 19 (7)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Here is a wonderful primary math games website - Dawn K 19:23 Jun 19 (1)
  • Is it possible to do 1 grade level of BJU Science with ... - Linda in Oregon 19:21 Jun 19 (12)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • for History Makers users...will this work? feedback welcome... - Linda in NM 17:42 Jun 19 (3)
  • 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)
  • homeschool e store mothers day sale update - LisaWA 17:02 Jun 19 (0)
  • Let's talk handwriting.... - siloam 16:25 Jun 19 (4)
  • Book organizer/database for computer...are there any free ones? - HeatherinTenn 16:21 Jun 19 (1)
  • Notebook pages to use with science - does anyone know where I could buy them (m) - Laurie in VA 16:19 Jun 19 (4)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Vacations - EgoElfWife 15:23 Jun 19 (6)
  • What do you use for Health??...nt - Gamom3 15:22 Jun 19 (3)
  • 4th grade R&S History and Science are these meant to be done in a semester??...nt - Gamom3 15:12 Jun 19 (3)
  • 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)
  • Songs that Teach (for Spanish)..how do you like these? They seem to move - Magic Wand 14:55 Jun 19 (2)
  • Trivium Academy...... - siloam 14:54 Jun 19 (1)
  • For those that wanted my My Pals are Here schedule - Closeacademy 14:50 Jun 19 (2)
  • 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)
  • What level of R&S? - Lillian 13:26 Jun 19 (2)
  • I finally got a response from Classical Composition about my order. - DawnUK 13:14 Jun 19 (1)
  • 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)
  • R&S Grammer - Amy in KY 12:48 Jun 19 (2)
  • Trying Again: Knowledge Quest Timeline Software - Fourmother 12:29 Jun 19 (3)
  • History Scribe.... - Nicole M 12:16 Jun 19 (11)
  • Need assistance in scheduling - Jill 12:08 Jun 19 (2)
  • perpetual planner...looking ahead...daily amount of time for LL7? - Hoggirl 12:06 Jun 19 (2)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Yo, Trivium! I could use your assistance. - MelissaM 10:44 Jun 19 (1)
  • 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)
  • I found answer keys to Latin Prep 1 workbooks! Link only inside - Carmen & Co. 10:24 Jun 19 (3)
  • Who here uses R&S Math with Singapore? Anyone? - Magic Wand 10:14 Jun 19 (10)
  • Looking for simple but good art education/appreciation book for young elementary-m - Ann in WA 10:09 Jun 19 (2)
  • Anybody have a road map of the jungles of Africa??? - Heather in VA 9:31 Jun 19 (4)
  • I'm torn between Noeo science and Real Science 4 Kids. - Eileen 9:20 Jun 19 (7)
  • Laptop.... Any special sales out there? nm - Graceann 9:14 Jun 19 (1)
  • 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)
  • Rosetta Stone Spanish question... 8th grader... how much time (m) - Graceann 8:54 Jun 19 (1)
  • 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)
  • Second guessing my choice for 1st grade...HELP! - Mom2-3 8:42 Jun 19 (5)
  • Are there any free online literature guides for the classic Peter Pan? more - DeeinFL 8:29 Jun 19 (2)
  • 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)
  • I need suggestions for Physics for 4th and 2nd grade-Real Science Question - Karie 7:56 Jun 19 (2)
  • 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)
  • Writing expectations for upper grammar stage? - Night Elf 7:32 Jun 19 (16)
  • Stephanie Z, please read my response below-thanks! Lillian - Lillian 7:22 Jun 19 (1)
  • Trivium Academy...Loaded question- Do you have your 1st grade schedule and lessons plans online???? - Classic Mom 7:17 Jun 19 (3)
  • Trying again: My Pals are Here Science users (M) - mom2fourboys 7:16 Jun 19 (4)
  • Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek!--What do I need to order? (m) - threelops 7:16 Jun 19 (2)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Question about teaching Latin.. - Amy in PA 5:56 Jun 19 (6)
  • Chris in Cal.. I replied for you below on the Cali. study! nt - Corb 22:55 Jun 18 (1)
  • 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)
  • more science (fourth grade) - KSummer 21:18 Jun 18 (8)
  • science - KSummer 21:10 Jun 18 (1)
  • Bible for 1st - loved LLOTG and looking for something similar, I think! - Laurie in VA 21:04 Jun 18 (6)
  • MUS Users: Do we really need the Decimal Inserts? m... - Kelly 20:20 Jun 18 (5)
  • What technique did you use for memorizing the books of the Bible? - Trivium Academy 20:11 Jun 18 (33)
  • Classical Conversation users: what will you do at home? - Another Lynn 19:50 Jun 18 (4)
  • What do you think of CLP's Exploring American History as a spine? - Another Lynn 19:26 Jun 18 (6)
  • Sing, Spell, Read, and Write questions - lovemykids 19:01 Jun 18 (5)
  • Rosetta Stone Latin? - A.Marie 18:47 Jun 18 (5)
  • Junior Great Books- what do I need to know? - amy c 18:35 Jun 18 (4)
  • What are your thoughts on U.S. History for 8th grade? - Susan 18:33 Jun 18 (4)
  • 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)
  • Is Calvert Grade 5 boring?(sm) - CLS 18:21 Jun 18 (2)
  • Adverb clauses versus prepositional phrases: I'm royally confused. (m) - Colleen 17:24 Jun 18 (26)
  • Raise your hand if you *do* like Introductory Logic from Canon Press...(m) - Colleen 17:04 Jun 18 (10)
  • 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)
  • UK Preschool Homeschooler - Aliyah Quadri 14:33 Jun 18 (1)
  • Art for 1st grade? How important is it? - Sandy Redding 14:30 Jun 18 (15)