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

Anyone know of a good inductive Bible study for teens/pre-teens? - AmyCC 22:42 Jun 23 (0)

Does God's Design for Science have demos/experiments? -m - Kathie in VA 21:26 Jun 23 (1)

• Re: Does God's Design for Science have demos/experiments? -m - frogpond1 23:09 Jun 23 (0)

To BECKY IN MEXICO... re: Ecce Romani TE - Sharon in NY 20:40 Jun 23 (0)

Just curious... How do "you" go about writing "your" lesson plans or don't you?... - MI Mom 20:33 Jun 23 (6)

• My Pencil and Paper Planner (m) - Vanna 21:49 Jun 23 (0)
• I am using Edu-Track. I look at on or two scope and sequences and such and the write out goals for each subject... (m) - KerriF 21:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Just curious... How do "you" go about writing "your" lesson plans or don't you?... - Faith in GA 21:21 Jun 23 (0)
• LOL! I suspect that this doesn't count as lesson planning in some people's books - Laura in China 21:18 Jun 23 (1)
  • I forgot to say: only two children, going into 1st and 4th grade (nt) - Laura in China 21:32 Jun 23 (0)
• I sort of have lesson plans...sometimes... - CED 21:03 Jun 23 (0)

Can anyone tell me about "Living Learning Books"? more - nanette 20:21 Jun 23 (1)

• If you like the living books and activities, coloring pages route - Jean in CA 20:43 Jun 23 (0)

writing strands and/or FLL? - Kimberly in VA 19:38 Jun 23 (0)

Sonlight 3/4-- I can do this just using the library and a few spines, right? (m) - Erica in PA 19:20 Jun 23 (2)

• My, no, you are not the only one doing SL this way :) m - Mel in Ga. 21:22 Jun 23 (0)
• I checked my library (more) - Diane in Phoenix 19:42 Jun 23 (0)

Has any one got/used the Touchable Chess from Rainbow Resource? Opinions? Comments? nt - Sarah in FL 18:52 Jun 23 (0)

SOTW info? - Kimberly in VA 18:42 Jun 23 (3)

• Re: SOTW info? - Kimberly in VA 19:30 Jun 23 (0)
• Some chapters seem more essential than others... - CED 19:02 Jun 23 (0)
• No. They're not expected to remember a year later anyway! You're safe! nt - Kristine out of lurking 18:47 Jun 23 (0)

What is your opinion about the Usborne History of the Twentieth Century for a 1st grader? Good spine? nt - happymainemom 18:24 Jun 23 (0)

Can anyone post the link for OhElizabeth's Quick and Dirty SWR Guide? Thanks! nt - Kristine out of lurking 18:17 Jun 23 (2)

• Hey Kristine, just wanted to comment here... - OhElizabeth 19:55 Jun 23 (0)
• Oops, found it, thank you! nt - Kristine out of lurking 18:42 Jun 23 (0)

What do you think are main differences in Literature based vs classical based education? nt - Ann in WA 18:02 Jun 23 (1)

• I'll place a guess here -m - Kathie in VA 20:06 Jun 23 (0)

Update on unfriendly neighbor family... - Rebecca in VA 16:50 Jun 23 (20)

• living on-post vs. off... - melissa in the desert 21:06 Jun 23 (1)
  • Same experience here in Japan - J in Japan 23:11 Jun 23 (0)
• I would be very careful (more) - cl in az 20:22 Jun 23 (1)
  • This was my thought, too. It's OK to be cautious. (Missed your other post, though... - mom2abcd 20:40 Jun 23 (0)
• Have you tried... - Carol 18:34 Jun 23 (3)
  • I'm similar, Carol... - PattyNJ 21:02 Jun 23 (0)
  • This week I haven't been able to get away... - Rebecca in VA 19:01 Jun 23 (1)
    • Re: This week I haven't been able to get away... - profmom 20:54 Jun 23 (0)
• I just wish my children had friends UGH nt - Jill 17:55 Jun 23 (0)
• Sounds like the homeschoolers in our area - Tracy 17:48 Jun 23 (1)
  • I meant to say in the beginning - Tracy 17:49 Jun 23 (0)
• Huh - I prefer the direct approach (m) - LisaNY 17:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Update on unfriendly neighbor family... - Cheller 17:27 Jun 23 (3)
  • Some of the kids in our youth group use this expression and I think it's gross, but I just have to say it after reading that drivel... - LisaNY 19:14 Jun 23 (0)
  • What a horrible attitude... - Rebecca in VA 17:44 Jun 23 (1)
    • But did I miss something? Has she said something to you about why the girls can't get together? (m) - Erica in PA 19:08 Jun 23 (0)
• If it makes you feel any better - ChristyX5 17:26 Jun 23 (0)
• Don't take it personally.... - Cathy in KY 17:14 Jun 23 (1)
  • That's a good idea!! You could suggest all getting together, moms and kids together. Then if she declines you'll really know she is *not* interested, and if she accepts that may open a door to more acceptance of the kids playing. (nt) - Erica in PA 19:12 Jun 23 (0)
• That's horrible! And I am so sorry this is happening to your family! nt - srjbdl 17:08 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone used Climbing the Good Road to English? Opinions? Link included. - shanmar 16:30 Jun 23 (1)

• Re: We do - Mom2-3 17:24 Jun 23 (0)

Opinions on Spongebob Square Pants typing program... - Greta Lea:) 16:08 Jun 23 (3)

• Well, I am not a fan of Sponge Bob but the typing program is great! (m) - Kelli in CT 20:56 Jun 23 (0)
• Just got it, plan to load it in the computer this weekend.... - Michelle T 17:41 Jun 23 (1)
  • Will you give me more info on it after you try it this weekend?nt - Greta Lea:) 18:59 Jun 23 (0)

Is there a curriculum or book that teaches writing rteserch papers? nt - Christina in OR 15:41 Jun 23 (1)

• ignore, I have no idea why this posted again. nt - Christina in OR 15:49 Jun 23 (0)

OhElizabeth..3rd grade dream curriculum? - Momof3 14:59 Jun 23 (2)

• Can I be really nosey and ask why you'd only want answers from OhElizabeth on this.....m - Julieofsardis 21:52 Jun 23 (0)
• Oh man, do I have to plan 3rd grade! I'd love to see others' answers! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:08 Jun 23 (0)

Does anyone use SIngapore Science at the elem. level, say 4th -6th grades? Comments?nt - elleno in FL 13:58 Jun 23 (1)

• You need to see some samples - I think they have them on the Singapore site - Laura in China 21:36 Jun 23 (0)

I could use a bit of encouragement re: latin - Sue in St Pete 13:57 Jun 23 (2)

• Re: I could use a bit of encouragement re: latin - LauraC 14:30 Jun 23 (0)
• For the most part, you'll only remember what you keep using... - Laura in CT 14:16 Jun 23 (0)

preschool ideas - Shari 13:28 Jun 23 (9)

• I like using Befor Five in a Row for preschool. (nt) - KerriF 21:24 Jun 23 (0)
• We are using a little bible story book right now....... - happymainemom 18:35 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: preschool ideas - Teresa in OR 16:43 Jun 23 (1)
  • We also loved the Rod & Staff preschool series. Wonderful books. nt - Patches (formerly known as HootOwl) 17:08 Jun 23 (0)
• I really like the Kumon workbooks...especially the cutting, pasting, and math books....nt - lottie j. 16:15 Jun 23 (1)
  • also, i just start the MUS primer book with my 4 yr. old and that is going really well...nt - lottie j. 16:16 Jun 23 (0)
• We used some of Abeka's preschool material m - HollyAL 16:05 Jun 23 (0)
• When my boys were 3-4yo... - Greta Lea:) 13:59 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: preschool ideas - Faith in GA 13:57 Jun 23 (0)

Rosetta Stone - is study guide and workbook worth it? - Denise in MO 13:14 Jun 23 (2)

• The CG lists every single lesson you cover in the target language. Every so often we quiz eachother from it, and it can also be fun to read through and see how much you have learned. nt - melissa in the desert 21:19 Jun 23 (0)
• I like the workbook... - Midwest Momma 13:31 Jun 23 (0)

I'd like to hear from those who have used BF History of Science m - Nanci in WA 12:56 Jun 23 (4)

• More specifically, since I just checked and only 2 of the books are available at our library... m - Nanci in WA 13:29 Jun 23 (1)
  • I have used this and really liked it. - SusanRH 18:45 Jun 23 (0)
• I'm looking at this too, here's the list of books... - Debbie in BC 13:08 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks! Don't know why I couldn't find the list myself.. nt - Nanci in WA 13:20 Jun 23 (0)

I need idea for making Mystery of History memory cards... - MI Mom 12:52 Jun 23 (3)

• We took a casual approach... - WendyWords 19:20 Jun 23 (0)
• Lots of ways.... - Cathy in KY 17:09 Jun 23 (0)
• I should add that my dcs are 6th,3rd and K nt - MI Mom 13:06 Jun 23 (0)

Question for those of you who use MFW..... - Allison TX 12:41 Jun 23 (1)

• Re: Question for those of you who use MFW..... - Sheila in OK 17:31 Jun 23 (0)

Abeka spelling... do I need the teachers guide for grade 1 & 2? - amyw in ohio 11:58 Jun 23 (3)

• No. or for grade 3 (or any grade I've seen either). nt - Lisa in VA 12:14 Jun 23 (0)
• We used Spelling 2...... - Chris in PA 12:14 Jun 23 (1)
  • thanks! - amyw in Ohio 12:21 Jun 23 (0)

English from the roots up or Vocabulary Vine? - Heather in MI 11:42 Jun 23 (1)

• :) You have time to do both, and more - LH 11:49 Jun 23 (0)

Ancient History -- what books did your kids read & re-read? - wolfcubmama 11:35 Jun 23 (1)

• Re: My children loved The Trojan Horse by Warwick Sutton and - Faith in GA 11:47 Jun 23 (0)

Anyone have a Rainbow Resource 06-07 catalog who'd be willing to look up a couple prices for me? - Yvonne in CA 11:25 Jun 23 (5)

• Re: Here are the item numbers and prices - Faith in GA 11:37 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks, Faith! nt - Yvonne in CA 11:56 Jun 23 (0)
• Never mind! I called RR and asked THEM to look up the new prices!! But fyi for others...RR's prices change at 5 pm EST today! - Yvonne in CA 11:31 Jun 23 (2)
  • Does the current catalog reflect the new prices? - Alaina 12:43 Jun 23 (1)
    • The current '06-'07 catalog apparently reflects the prices as of 5 pm today. - Yvonne in CA 16:44 Jun 23 (0)

HELP! Horizons Math or Saxon??? - Heather in MI 11:15 Jun 23 (2)

• Well if he's doing fine with what you have now - Tracy 17:52 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: HELP! Horizons Math or Saxon??? - Allison TX 11:43 Jun 23 (0)

Is there anywhere else to buy Classical Writing other than Lulu...more - Gloria 11:07 Jun 23 (3)

• Yes....m - pensguys 11:15 Jun 23 (2)
  • Plug for Beth - Kristine out of lurking 16:20 Jun 23 (1)
    • I agree....(about the ordering, I don't know her personally)....m - Pensguys 17:53 Jun 23 (0)

Teaching science via the classical methods - Kathie in VA 11:03 Jun 23 (0)

The Story of the World Volume 3 - 3Musketeers 10:58 Jun 23 (3)

• They are also available from Rainbow Resource. nt - KRC 16:56 Jun 23 (0)
• Yes you can get tests from the publisher...(link inside) - Heather in VA 11:14 Jun 23 (1)
  • Re: Yes you can get tests from the publisher...(link inside) - Faith in GA 11:26 Jun 23 (0)

What resources can I use or has someone else used to supplement Calvert L/A for K-2?thanks!nt - lisa in ohio 10:32 Jun 23 (2)

• We use SWR and FLL (M) - one_l_michele 12:13 Jun 23 (1)
  • one-1-michele(m) - lisa in ohio 19:39 Jun 23 (0)

Can I get some success stories from people who have used the classical way of teaching writing? (m) - Kisa in CA 10:19 Jun 23 (0)

Can I get some success stories from people who have used the classical way of teaching writing? (m) - Kisa in CA 10:19 Jun 23 (0)

Can anyone review/comment on Simply Grammar? (m) - Kelli in CT 10:15 Jun 23 (0)

RS4K Chemistry or WTM recs using Adventures with Atoms... - Magic Wand 9:46 Jun 23 (7)

• I decided on the RS4K - Kristen in NC 10:16 Jun 23 (2)
  • Okay, sounds like RS4K is the way to go... - Magic Wand 11:31 Jun 23 (1)
    • You're welcome nt - Kristen in NC 12:30 Jun 23 (0)
• we combined RS4K and Adventures - it was fun - BMC 10:13 Jun 23 (3)
  • I'm not sure who I got it from I think it was Carole in DE > - BMC 14:06 Jun 23 (1)
    • Sure, no problem. - Magic Wand 15:37 Jun 23 (0)
  • A plan? - Magic Wand 11:30 Jun 23 (0)

SOTW Audio CD - Dawn in TN 9:30 Jun 23 (1)

• never mind, I just saw that it was for a revised edition nt - Dawn in TN 9:31 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone used Spellbound or Spell of Words for spelling?....m - Cinthya 9:20 Jun 23 (3)

• Have you looked at How to Spell at epsbooks.com?... - Greta Lea:) 14:04 Jun 23 (0)
• I used Spellbound briefly...m - DianeJM 11:03 Jun 23 (0)
• I haven't used either, but m - Mel in Ga. 10:08 Jun 23 (0)

saxon math - Tiffany 9:19 Jun 23 (1)

• They're almost the same thing. You can read more here... - mom2abcd 14:19 Jun 23 (0)

Summer Math Review - LAC 9:02 Jun 23 (1)

• Dd, 9 is working through Key to Fractions and Key to Decimals this summer. nt - Lawana 9:25 Jun 23 (0)

LisaNY..I have some questions about alternating between PTIW and CW.... - RhondaM. 8:42 Jun 23 (8)

• What is PTIW? nt - Tommysmommy 11:06 Jun 23 (2)
  • Put That in Writing (link) - LisaNY 11:29 Jun 23 (1)
    • Thanks, it was a new acronym for me. nt - Tommysmommy 12:25 Jun 23 (0)
• Answers inside... - LisaNY 9:47 Jun 23 (4)
  • Is PTIW progym-style writing? nt - mom2abcd 14:15 Jun 23 (1)
    • No, it is not. PTIW is a program that teaches formal academic writing. nm - LisaNY 14:44 Jun 23 (0)
  • Thank you, this was very helpful. :-) nt - RhondaM. 9:57 Jun 23 (1)
    • You're welcome! :o) nm - LisaNY 10:43 Jun 23 (0)

Debbie in Austin re: reluctant reader...(m) - Nancy in MI 8:38 Jun 23 (0)

Poll, please? Edutrack, homeschool minder, ...which have you used? - Jean in Wisc. 8:18 Jun 23 (7)

• Re: Poll, please? Edutrack, homeschool minder, ...which have you used? - Susan in Kansas 20:41 Jun 23 (0)
• This is helpful. Thank you. nt - Jean in Wisc. 18:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Poll, please? Edutrack, homeschool minder, ...which have you used? - Tammyla 10:27 Jun 23 (0)
• Homeschool Tracker - threelops 10:00 Jun 23 (1)
  • ditto :-) NT - LH 12:55 Jun 23 (0)
• I have Edutrack.... but curious about Homeschool Tracker - Lisa in VA 9:34 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Poll, please? Edutrack, homeschool minder, ...which have you used? - katilac 9:27 Jun 23 (0)

If you have participated in co-ops, what have been your favorite subjects to cover? Favorite resources? (n) - Michelle in WI 8:01 Jun 23 (3)

• we're in a "core subjects" co-op with a couple of extra-curiculuars... (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 12:21 Jun 23 (0)
• I prefer classes that are "supplements" rather than courses with homework (sm) - Julie in MN 12:06 Jun 23 (0)
• We've liked: History, music, art, creative writing, cooking, knitting, dance/gymnastics, chess, spanish, sign lang, P.E., wodworking,..... - saved1112 8:08 Jun 23 (0)

Fun U.S. geography for a 2 family co-op class. Grades 1-4???? (M) - Michelle in WI 7:59 Jun 23 (3)

• Cantering the Country would be my suggestion also..nt - Ann in WA 15:46 Jun 23 (0)
• Not a curriculum, but games... - mom2abcd 9:39 Jun 23 (1)
  • We like Snapshots Across America...have played it lots...very fun. nt - Magic Wand 9:48 Jun 23 (0)

Is there a curriculum or book that teaches writing rteserch papers? nt - Christina in OR 7:45 Jun 23 (7)

• 17yodd used the research paper section in the book "Writer's, Inc." to learn how to write one. I handed her several resources, but this was her favorite. nt - Luann in ID 22:57 Jun 23 (0)
• Research in Increments by Susan Kemmerer (m) - WendyWords 12:29 Jun 23 (1)
  • That looks good! Thanks. nt - mom2abcd 15:54 Jun 23 (0)
• IEW covers it thoroughly, even university level papers. Wish I had it before I went to college. nt - Tommysmommy 11:02 Jun 23 (2)
  • IEW? I don't know that one. nt - Christina in OR 11:32 Jun 23 (1)
    • Link Inside - WendyWords 12:35 Jun 23 (0)
• I don't know what level this is for, but I really like the Write Source handbooks - karenciavo 8:00 Jun 23 (0)

Horizons vs Abeka Math - What are the differences, really? ....m - EchoMom 7:42 Jun 23 (1)

• anyone? nm - EchoMom 15:15 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone here ditched TV/Video games completely... - Rhondabee 7:41 Jun 23 (16)

• Thank you all! DH didn't have a TV until I got pg w/baby #2... - Rhondabee 12:56 Jun 23 (1)
  • I have 3 boys (M) - one_l_michele 18:27 Jun 23 (0)
• In theory......m - DianeJM 11:19 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Has anyone here ditched TV/Video games completely... - Faith in GA 11:05 Jun 23 (1)
  • Sounds like our ds's are related! nt - Rhondabee 12:52 Jun 23 (0)
• Yes, but we started out that way so didn't have to "ditch" them. (NT) - LH 10:43 Jun 23 (0)
• Well..we haven't had a TV in 12 years. A few weeks ago I packed up all games and GameCube and PS2... - RhondaM. 9:51 Jun 23 (0)
• very limited... - Strawberry Queen 9:46 Jun 23 (0)
• Minimal here (M) - one_l_michele 9:43 Jun 23 (0)
• No video games here, either - Dawn in TN 9:12 Jun 23 (1)
  • A "TV Time Out" sign I can do. Thank you so much for the idea! nt - Rhondabee 12:53 Jun 23 (0)
• No video games here... - Erica3boys 8:41 Jun 23 (0)
• Yes!!! - Michele in NC 8:36 Jun 23 (0)
• Last year I had a rule of no tv/video games during the week......... - Christy in CO 8:33 Jun 23 (1)
  • I understand... - Rhondabee 12:50 Jun 23 (0)
• Well....(m) - Regena in KY 8:20 Jun 23 (0)

ROCKET FRENCH...has anyone used this? - Carol 7:34 Jun 23 (2)

• How about French in Action for a great *free* French course? (link inside) - LB in CA 15:20 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you for posting this! nt - Valerie J 21:56 Jun 23 (0)

What home school planner/tracker programme is your favourite and why? (m) - Carol 7:32 Jun 23 (5)

• I like Homeschool Tracker too. (m) - Kisa in CA 8:59 Jun 23 (1)
  • Me three! :) - Debra in CO 9:08 Jun 23 (0)
• HSTP: it's the only one I've seen (NT) - LH 8:41 Jun 23 (1)
  • Me too, HSTP is the only one i've tried and since it works, I won't change nt - Des 8:46 Jun 23 (0)
• there weren't so many to choose from when we purchased - BMC 8:11 Jun 23 (0)

Could someone give me the link for the Winter Promise Yahoo group? (I think there is one-- I just can't locate it.) Thanks! nt - Debbie in Austin 7:20 Jun 23 (3)

• Here's the Yahoo group link (only). - profmom 12:28 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Could someone give me the link for the Winter Promise Yahoo group? (I think there is one-- I just can't locate it.) Thanks! nt - RhondaM. 7:35 Jun 23 (1)
  • Duh! That's what I get for answering before I've had my coffee. I thought you were looking for the forums on the WP web site. Sorry. :-) nt - RhondaM. 13:24 Jun 23 (0)

Need art suggestions...not sure where I'm going.. - CMH 7:12 Jun 23 (2)

• Some suggestions for you... - Kelli in CT 7:31 Jun 23 (0)
• You could use Evan-Moore's How to Teach Art to Children - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:29 Jun 23 (0)

RightStart users--Has anyone purchased the large abacus for home use? m - samba 6:56 Jun 23 (4)

• Yes, if your dc needs the larger size to be able to manipulate the beads, then definitely do it! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:12 Jun 23 (0)
• Not sure I know what you mean...we have the classic abacus... - Magic Wand 9:50 Jun 23 (2)
  • RS has one that's about 23'x23" for $75 that they list as being good for classroom use or a special-needs child. nt - samba 13:05 Jun 23 (1)
    • Oh my, that is large. We've been fine with the smaller abacus and started - Magic Wand 13:48 Jun 23 (0)

Saved1112 - Math Kit Info Inside :0) - mel 6:52 Jun 23 (2)

• Okay, I just noticed it took you back to the main page so this is what you need to do.... - mel 6:55 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you nt - saved1112 7:35 Jun 23 (0)

Lori D, you offered to send me your list of geography resources, THANK YOU!....m - DianeJM 6:50 Jun 23 (1)

• Diane, I just sent it to you tonight. Hope it will be of some help! Warm regards! (nt) - Lori D. 21:28 Jun 23 (0)

Would Abeka's "Old World History and Geography" book for 5th grade go well with MOH 1? nt - kw 6:19 Jun 23 (0)

Classical Writing - do you really need the IG and the workbooks or - MIch elle 6:07 Jun 23 (8)

• They make the process much easier! - Bula Mama 14:04 Jun 23 (0)
• Depends on what one means by "need" :-) - LH 8:44 Jun 23 (0)
• I tanked on Homer without the workbook. - Janice in NJ 8:23 Jun 23 (0)
• The workbook will make your life so much easier for Homer. The core of Homer is... - karenciavo 7:52 Jun 23 (3)
  • Which are you using Aesop or Homer? - MIch elle 10:49 Jun 23 (2)
    • For ease of use, "Writing Trails In" - LH 11:56 Jun 23 (0)
    • Hmm, well here's the thing: even with the SW&IG, there's a learning curve... - Susan in SoCal 11:18 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Classical Writing - do you really need the IG and the workbooks or - Des 7:26 Jun 23 (0)

saved1112-- I have the name of the art game for you! m - Kelli in CT 6:04 Jun 23 (1)

• thanks nt - saved1112 7:34 Jun 23 (0)

I'm looking for a simple, workbook style handwriting curriculum for my elementary kids. Any reccomendations? - chickenpatty 5:45 Jun 23 (9)

• We used the Zaner-Bloser workbooks for teaching cursive and then move to Daily Handwriting Practice by Evan-Moor for them to work on by themselves. nt - Leigh Ann 11:54 Jun 23 (0)
• google up the penmanship/handwriting styles and choose one! - BMC 8:17 Jun 23 (0)
• Abeka, Reason for Handwriting... Handwriting w/out tears has neat ideas, but their letters look funny... nt - saved1112 7:56 Jun 23 (0)
• Handwriting Without Tears is simple, fun, and effective. nt - Stella! 7:47 Jun 23 (0)
• Ds really likes Zaner-Bloser handwriting workbooks. nt - LB in CA 6:51 Jun 23 (0)
• A Reason for Handwriting (link inside) - Terrie in Germany 6:10 Jun 23 (2)
  • I like A Reason for Handwriting too. Cursive First is also very easy. nt - Kisa in CA 7:48 Jun 23 (0)
  • We have enjoyed this one as well. (nt) - mel 6:57 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: I'm looking for a simple, workbook style handwriting curriculum for my elementary kids. Any reccomendations? - Chris in PA 6:07 Jun 23 (0)

Tracey re: The Usborne Science books for Discover & Do - one_l_michele 4:55 Jun 23 (4)

• Not Tracey, but my answers... - Debra in CO 6:15 Jun 23 (3)
  • Thank you - that helps. n/t - one_l_michele 9:47 Jun 23 (2)
    • Re: Thank you - that helps. n/t - Tracy 18:00 Jun 23 (1)
      • Thanks Tracy (M) - one_l_michele 18:30 Jun 23 (0)

Courtesy heads-up that I'm changing board name to Patches to tie in with a blog idea I'm working on. - Patches (formerly known as HootOwl) 4:50 Jun 23 (1)

• Patches-- how appropriate! I like it. :-) nt - Kelli in CT 7:01 Jun 23 (0)

HWT font: Startwrite or Educational fontware? - LNC 4:45 Jun 23 (0)

Have you found it to be too time-consuming to use a computer planner or have the benefits outweighed the initial time it took to imput the info.? nt - MI Mom 4:19 Jun 23 (15)

• I -LOVE- Mine... saves me hours and hours of time. - Lisa in VA 9:42 Jun 23 (0)
• we do not need to report and when I first started using software > - BMC 8:02 Jun 23 (0)
• Too time consuming... I use word/excel, make my own record sheets, or print from website. A notebook keeps it all together. I've tried three different computer type recordkeeping programs... didn't work for me.. nt - saved1112 8:01 Jun 23 (0)
• Unnecessary for me... - nutmeg 7:51 Jun 23 (1)
  • Unnecessary for me to... but it's "my preference" to use HSTP. We like the Pretty Checklists and such :-) (NT) - LH. 8:45 Jun 23 (0)
• I think it depends on you - Des 7:24 Jun 23 (0)
• I prefer mine actually. I use HSTP. I prefer the "calendar" format. My student prefers the checklist format. HSTP does both (NT) - LH 7:21 Jun 23 (0)
• I'm hoping it doesn't! I started my compter program last year and left it - I'm trying it again, we'll see. nt - Christy in CO 7:06 Jun 23 (0)
• Too much for me - using the most simple method (m) - mel 7:02 Jun 23 (0)
• Not worth it. I went back to using a simple excel spreadsheet. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 6:54 Jun 23 (0)
• I find the benefits to far outweigh the time spent... - Debra in CO 6:39 Jun 23 (0)
• I've tried to use a software school planner several times.... m - profmom 5:18 Jun 23 (1)
  • Same here. Also....... - EchoMom 6:40 Jun 23 (0)
• Absolutely too time-consuming. nt - Ria 5:04 Jun 23 (0)
• I found it too time consuming... - Brenda in MA 4:29 Jun 23 (0)

Is it even feasible to use Classical Writing Homer along with Omnibus 1?? - mommyfaithe 3:56 Jun 23 (6)

• I am using CW - Homer and R&S together... - LisaNY 4:52 Jun 23 (4)
  • Question! Does this mean that you take two years to go through the R&S? - Julia 12:01 Jun 23 (3)
    • No - I take one year per R&S text. nm - LisaNY 12:31 Jun 23 (2)
      • Thank you. Do you just skip some lessons or double up? nt - Julia 14:11 Jun 23 (1)
        • I have skipped a few lessons, like poetry, friendly letters, and using the phone. I cover the others (m) - LisaNY 15:56 Jun 23 (0)
• I use both... - karenciavo 4:52 Jun 23 (0)

Rosetta Stone Latin Spanish - Amanda in TX 23:52 Jun 22 (1)

• Oh, Yes!... - Midwest Momma 6:30 Jun 23 (0)

If you use the Latina Christiana I DVDs, can you tell me what your weekly schedule looks like? nt - Dana in NC 22:06 Jun 22 (5)

• Ours is a little different - Laura R (FL) 15:11 Jun 23 (0)
• Here's what we do - BMC 8:38 Jun 23 (0)
• What we do.... - WTMindy 8:05 Jun 23 (0)
• Here's what we did: - Terrie in Germany 23:20 Jun 22 (1)
  • When you say "cards" - Dana in NC 5:02 Jun 23 (0)

Writing program for 6th grader that loves to be creative and is good at grammar... - nanci 21:43 Jun 22 (8)

• I love Classical Writing. I highly recommend it. Imitative writing (m) - LisaNY 4:59 Jun 23 (0)
• Brave Writer works with the natural voice of the writer. - Arch At Home 2:12 Jun 23 (0)
• My 6th grader loves to write. - Kristine out of lurking 22:17 Jun 22 (5)
  • We had the same experiences .... - Heather in VA 7:12 Jun 23 (4)
    • I can see how some of the IEW units would seem restricting... - WendyWords 19:35 Jun 23 (0)
    • Why is CW restrictive for a child who loves to write?nt - Sarahas4 7:55 Jun 23 (2)
      • I've wondered that too (m) - Stephanie not in TX 9:50 Jun 23 (1)
        • Yes - same here. Both of my dds love to write and have never felt restricted by CW. (m) - LisaNY 10:46 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone used Veritas history CDs with SOTW? Has anyone heard Veritas' CDs? Any opinions? - Christina in OH 21:38 Jun 22 (0)

TOG users - Question about writing - sted 21:31 Jun 22 (2)

• Re: TOG users - Question about writing - Janis in DE 3:59 Jun 23 (1)
  • TOG writing - momee 5:27 Jun 23 (0)

Holly in N NV, can you share tips for teaching IEW to - mom2abcd 21:24 Jun 22 (10)

• Well, what kind of tips are you lookings for- - Holly in N NV 6:42 Jun 23 (9)
  • A summary of what your class looks like... - mom2mabcd 9:48 Jun 23 (4)
    • Long message: - Holly in N NV 12:19 Jun 23 (3)
      • Holly, that's incredible!!!! - mom2abcd 14:50 Jun 23 (2)
        • Little more info: - Holly in N NV 19:30 Jun 23 (1)
          • Thanks for the encouragement, Holly. - mom2abcd 20:54 Jun 23 (0)
  • LOL! I was going to ask you if you could tell me more about Quest For the Ancient World from post down below?... - kw 8:11 Jun 23 (3)
    • Hi, Kristin! - Holly in N NV 8:57 Jun 23 (2)
      • Thanks, Holly! - kw 16:29 Jun 23 (1)
        • Try looking in the "files" or links section of the yahoo group homepage. - Holly in N NV 19:32 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone here used the Praise Hymn products? - mom2abcd 20:50 Jun 22 (0)

Starting RightStart with a 4.5 yo. --anyone start this young? results? m - Barbie'sPal 20:28 Jun 22 (5)

• We started early - nmoira 8:18 Jun 23 (0)
• I started level A with my 3.5 year old... - LN 8:02 Jun 23 (0)
• That's really early....just don't push and don't be worried/frustrated when she hits a wall - just back off and keep it fun. nt - Janine 7:32 Jun 23 (0)
• I did... - GVA 4:50 Jun 23 (0)
• You'll be fine! (m) - OhElizabeth 20:40 Jun 22 (0)

Is anyone using Writing Strands successfully? more....... - Christy in Co 20:26 Jun 22 (6)

• We've done from level 3 through the end of the series...(m) - Regena in KY 8:26 Jun 23 (0)
• You might consider asking this on the High School board . . . (and our experience) - Luann in ID 7:08 Jun 23 (2)
  • May I ask - what do you use now? NT - MIch elle 10:53 Jun 23 (1)
    • Oh, lots of stuff . . . - Luann in ID 15:42 Jun 23 (0)
• We've used it for 3rd & 4th - Julie in MN 6:15 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Is anyone using Writing Strands successfully? more....... - Becky in Mexico 5:21 Jun 23 (0)

I hosted an online chat room "party" for Bright Minds/Critical thinking, and I'll be placing my order soon. If anyone needs anything, you can order from me and get a show special (m) - OKCyndi 20:17 Jun 22 (0)

Question about starting R&S... - Heather in VA 20:17 Jun 22 (6)

• I bought the 6th grade text but had to go back to the 5th... - Angel 10:01 Jun 23 (2)
  • Thanks to you all---- I just ordered the 5th book... - Heather in VA 10:44 Jun 23 (1)
    • I think you'll be happy with it, and about your dd... - Angel 13:48 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: being "behind"... - nutmeg 7:56 Jun 23 (0)
• I began w/R&S 5 w/my older dd. who was also in 6th gr. (m) - LisaNY 5:03 Jun 23 (0)
• Have you looked at it to see if she's ready for the content? What did SWB recommend for students for 5th grade? nt - OhElizabeth 4:48 Jun 23 (0)

Looking for good books to get my son hooked on reading. - Debbie in Austin 19:47 Jun 22 (12)

• Historical Fiction by Louis L'Amour!! Plenty of action, good guy always wins, Great writing style - Valerie J 22:11 Jun 23 (0)
• Harry Potter - a family favorite here! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 16:39 Jun 23 (1)
  • yup :-) - Peek a Boo 17:29 Jun 23 (0)
• what about Lassie, My Friend Flicka, or Marguerite Henry horse bks (King of the Wind, Sea Star, Misty) nt - Ann in WA 9:06 Jun 23 (0)
• Thanks for all of your advice! I've printed out your suggestions and am going to look them up at the library. nt - Debbie in Austin 7:18 Jun 23 (0)
• Frindle, the Narnia series and... - Greta Lea:) 5:11 Jun 23 (0)
• Frindle, the Narnia series and... - Greta Lea:) 5:10 Jun 23 (0)
• We liked.... - Wendy in AK 0:14 Jun 23 (0)
• a few titles that hooked my younger, reluctant reader son... - Lori D. 22:36 Jun 22 (0)
• My triplet sons recommend: - SoSo 21:14 Jun 22 (0)
• Argh... I hit return and it posted and I wasn't finished rambling yet.... (-: - Debbie in Austin 19:51 Jun 22 (1)
  • Re: Argh... I hit return and it posted and I wasn't finished rambling yet.... (-: - Francien in CA 19:56 Jun 22 (0)

Has anyone set up a schedule for MOH 1 with MFW? nt - kw 19:33 Jun 22 (1)

• I'm curious, too. I think... - mom2abcd 21:12 Jun 22 (0)

Behind in grammar...help! - Carol in Cal. 19:25 Jun 22 (4)

• Well, if it makes you feel any better my dd is almost 10 - BarbinTN 20:13 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Behind in grammar...help! - LisaTX 6:32 Jun 23 (0)
• Quality versus quantity here, I think more - Delbra 5:11 Jun 23 (0)
• I'd stick w/R&S 4 - *especially* if she was having a difficult time w/R&S 3 (m) - LisaNY 5:08 Jun 23 (0)

Where is the best place to purchase Pigma Graphic pens (recommended for use with Artistic Pursuits)...m - MI Mom 19:19 Jun 22 (2)

• You can substitute the pens... - Sandra in IL 6:28 Jun 23 (0)
• They are manufactured by Sakura... and usually carried by specialty shops. (more) - Lisa in VA 5:44 Jun 23 (0)

Saxon Algebra or Jacob's Algebra? - LaMere Academy 18:55 Jun 22 (1)

• Re: Saxon Algebra or Jacob's Algebra? - Laura in CT 4:59 Jun 23 (0)

What literature selections do you suggest for a 4th grade girl? Dd is a voracious reader and reads well above grade level? (nt) - molly's mom 18:48 Jun 22 (2)

• How about these? (m) - SolaMichella 19:39 Jun 22 (1)
  • Wonderful! She's read some of those, but a wonderful list to dive into this summer! Thanks so much! (nt) - molly's mom 20:18 Jun 22 (0)

Anyone using Classical Math from Logos? - Chelle 18:46 Jun 22 (0)

HELP!!..I just can´t see samples or buy Ecce Romani!!..I don´t know.. - Becky in Mexico 18:34 Jun 22 (5)

• Amazon has sample pages for Ecce Romani. nt - Susan in SoCal 20:12 Jun 22 (0)
• Are you trying to buy from Prentice Hall...? more... - Sharon in NY 19:33 Jun 22 (1)
  • Re: Are you trying to buy from Prentice Hall...? more... - Becky in Mexico 5:24 Jun 23 (0)
• i couldn't do it either... but i think you got farther than i did... nt - LatinaRepublicana 19:19 Jun 22 (1)
  • What are we going to do???? LOL..Maybe ..we´ll just save our money... - Becky in Mexico 19:22 Jun 22 (0)

Phonics for an extremely kinesthetic learner??? - Michele in NC 18:15 Jun 22 (10)

• Happy phonics from lovetolearn.net might be good. nt - momtoaaaa 4:51 Jun 23 (0)
• Headsprout is very good - Ottakee 3:57 Jun 23 (1)
  • Same experience with my best friend's dd... - Greta Lea:) 5:17 Jun 23 (0)
• Reading Reflex uses manipulatives and - Claire 21:39 Jun 22 (0)
• We do phonics games, like hopscotch, simon says, follow the leader, red rover.most kid games can be adapted... - Tap, tap, tap 20:39 Jun 22 (1)
  • Very good ideas...For my boys... - Greta Lea:) 5:20 Jun 23 (0)
• Is he on meds or taking any kind of supplement?nt - Greta Lea:) 18:48 Jun 22 (1)
  • No, no meds. nt - Michele in NC 19:26 Jun 22 (0)
• He's able to concentrate long enough to use Gameboy and computer? m - CHris in VA 18:26 Jun 22 (1)
  • Re: Gameboy and computer - Michele in NC 19:26 Jun 22 (0)

Looking for an EASY Latin curriculum can some of you help? - CLS 18:05 Jun 22 (5)

• Using the DVDs may boost your confidence too! They were a lifesaver for me! Good Luck! nt - Angela in TX 22:22 Jun 22 (0)
• its probably just unfamiliar to you....... - Peela 18:20 Jun 22 (3)
  • I am one of those who was terribly intimidated 2 years ago - Sue in St Pete 18:51 Jun 22 (0)
  • Re: its probably just unfamiliar to you....... - Becky in Mexico 18:40 Jun 22 (0)
  • Thank you SO much, at least now, I do not feel so intimidated!! nt - CLS 18:28 Jun 22 (0)

Lost science link....losing mind! (m) - Happyhobbitmom 17:35 Jun 22 (0)

outlining the WTM way..... - SLB 17:00 Jun 22 (5)

• I bought the Beginning Outlining workbook that is recommended in WTM. It looks like it will be a good start. nt. - Yvette S. 20:55 Jun 22 (0)
• This may be no help at all, but I plan to teach my dd by ... - Kimber 18:18 Jun 22 (1)
  • Great idea.... - SLB 19:47 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: outlining the WTM way..... - Becky in Mexico 17:41 Jun 22 (1)
  • We will be using R&S 5. Thanks. nm - SLB 17:59 Jun 22 (0)

OhElizabeth, thanks soo much for your answers on Easy French. Bought it and we looove, loove it. Thanks again. One of my best purchase.. - Lyn 16:58 Jun 22 (1)

• That's wonderful! :) - OhElizabeth 20:41 Jun 22 (0)

Peela and LH, thanks for responding to my latin ? below. Just returned from vacation; now *must* make decision! nt - Stella! 16:51 Jun 22 (0)

Whoo-Hoo, just got the rest of my curriculum -- now to plan in earnest :D - Lisa in VA 16:42 Jun 22 (14)

• Are you kidding? I literally did a little song and dance when the UPS guy brought my Rainbow box today! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 18:50 Jun 22 (0)
• I just love getting in next year's curriculum. This is a fun time of the year for me! - Cindyg 18:30 Jun 22 (0)
• I do, but I'm having a hard time spending $150 at Rainbow Resource. What is this world coming to? :-/ nt - karenciavo 16:47 Jun 22 (11)
  • Here, let me help you....;) .nt - Carol in Cal. 19:26 Jun 22 (0)
  • I believe we're going to have to ask you to leave Karen....I mean really, who can't spend $150 at a time, lol. (just kidding). Making ask others in your local hs group and combine an order? nt - Carol 17:46 Jun 22 (5)
    • I don't have to turn in my Well Trained MIn coffee mugs do I? :-S. I give the 1100 tome another go through and if I can't manage it I'll call on a friend or maybe Christmas presents. :-) nt - karenciavo 18:14 Jun 22 (3)
      • I'm drinking out of mine, as I type. :-) Here is a heretical statement for you.... - WTMindy 8:09 Jun 23 (1)
        • I agree. Got my first one yesterday. Big as a phone book and about as interesting! nt - Rhondabee 13:08 Jun 23 (0)
      • Well Trained *Mind* coffee mugs in case anyone was wondering. nt - karenciavo 18:15 Jun 22 (0)
    • Yeah, is she a REAL homeschooler?? LOL (nt) - Wendi 18:02 Jun 22 (0)
  • They are carrying the Omnibus books. You could always add Omnibus II to your order if you don't have it yet. - Janice in NJ 17:16 Jun 22 (0)
  • I've revised my wish-list fifty times over the last month - add, delete, add, delete... nt - Stella! 16:53 Jun 22 (1)
    • Oh, gosh, me, too! LOL nt - SolaMichella 19:32 Jun 22 (0)
  • Gosh, I blew 3x that at the convention <blush>, but then we're buying a lot of "start up" materials...nt - Lisa in VA 16:52 Jun 22 (0)

Michelle in AL, thanks for your thoughtful reply about Harcourt Science! nt. - Barbie'sPal 15:36 Jun 22 (0)

My first used book sale - Julie in FL 15:28 Jun 22 (4)

• Have a good idea of the prices of what you want .. - Cheller 16:15 Jun 22 (0)
• And bring your own bag(s) for carrying your finds home! (nt) - Lori D. 16:01 Jun 22 (1)
  • If you're like me, you'll need a wagon. LOL nt - SolaMichella 18:23 Jun 22 (0)
• Make a list of what you are looking for and bring plenty of cash, not just big bills. - catalinakel 15:43 Jun 22 (0)

A Literature Approach to American History-anyone used this??? nt - Kelly 15:14 Jun 22 (1)

• Haven't used it yet, but here's what I'm hoping to do . . . - Jeri 17:04 Jun 22 (0)

Opinions on Trisms? Anyone use it? TIA (nt) - Katie in Ca 14:46 Jun 22 (1)

• There have been posts on this on the Highschool board. You might search there. (nm) - Kareni 17:42 Jun 23 (0)

What are some ways you have successfully improved your dc's reading comprehension? - LaurainKs 14:35 Jun 22 (5)

• McCall Crabbs is an easy way to improve comprehension and it only takes a few minutes for each test. nt - katie4 15:47 Jun 22 (0)
• are you sure she's not retaining comprehension? - Peek a Boo 14:49 Jun 22 (3)
  • Hmmm, you bring up an interesting point... - LaurainKs 14:54 Jun 22 (2)
    • When we speed read we get the gist of a passage but often at the price of details....m - Tap, tap, tap 15:21 Jun 22 (0)
    • in that case, yeah, I'd suggest those little comprehension books- enough practice for test taking :-) Good luck! nt - Peek a Boo 15:07 Jun 22 (0)

Can I get a website for Brain Skills and Idea Chain Thanks NT - Jill 14:33 Jun 22 (1)

• http://www.brainskills.com and http://www.mindprime.com (nt) - Claire 21:40 Jun 22 (0)

Apologia Exploring Creation with Botony..can this be done in the fall? sm - Melanie in Wa 14:19 Jun 22 (3)

• Leaves lesson - Kat 15:10 Jun 23 (0)
• I think that you could. . . - BirkenKathy 21:02 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks Kathy (sm) - Melanie Hawes 21:32 Jun 22 (0)

Tami in WA, did you find your "Catholic VP?" If so, would you share it pls? (nt) - Teresa in OR 14:06 Jun 22 (2)

• Re: Tami in WA, did you find your "Catholic VP?" If so, would you share it pls? (nt) - Tami in WA 15:54 Jun 22 (1)
  • Aww, I thought we had it with ABCs of Christian Culture! Pls keep us posted! (nt) - Teresa in OR 18:48 Jun 22 (0)

Can you learn the same things from Imitations in Writing that you do from IEW?? - Chris in CA 14:05 Jun 22 (2)

• Somewhat.... - GVA 14:38 Jun 22 (1)
  • thank you! nt - Chris in CA 21:18 Jun 22 (0)

Carol, the 800# for Geography Matters is posted on your previous post. nt - saved1112 14:02 Jun 22 (0)

I was just reading about Mysteries in History in my RR catalog. Anyone have a review? (nt) - savedbygrace 13:58 Jun 22 (1)

• I'll try and give you one ... - Angel 9:46 Jun 23 (0)

Teaching the Classics now has Teacher's Guides for specific books - Chris in CA 13:57 Jun 22 (3)

• Yes I saw these also. They are at the center for lit site -link - Kathie in VA 5:19 Jun 23 (0)
• I checked also and couldn't find anything...:(......nt - Cinthya 4:47 Jun 23 (0)
• Where did you see these? I checked the IEW site, but didn't find anything. Help! nt - Terrie in Germany 23:23 Jun 22 (0)

CAT standardized test scores...my daughters just got there scores... - Whitney 13:49 Jun 22 (4)

• Grade equivalents are meaningless on this type of test. Look at the percentile rankings - Laurie4b 9:14 Jun 23 (0)
• Thanks for the answers. We are relatively new to the testing end of homeschooling. nt - Whitney 2:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Mine took the CAT this year, too. - Jenny in Florida 18:49 Jun 22 (0)
• Usually there's percentile numbers... - GVA 15:05 Jun 22 (0)

Does anyone know a good spine for the history of Cental &South America? - unsinkable 13:26 Jun 22 (1)

• Rod & Staff has a textbook for grade 6 called "Understanding Latin America" and a coloring book of maps and info....nt - DianeJM 6:11 Jun 23 (0)

What are your favorite math manipulatives? thanks nt - saved1112 13:26 Jun 22 (17)

• RightStart abacus, place value cards, base 10 pictures cards. nt - OhElizabeth 20:44 Jun 22 (0)
• Cuisennaire rods and base ten set. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:05 Jun 22 (0)
• Cuisenaire Rods (or MUS) and RightStart abacus. Also, Unifix cubes, but they are redundant after the first two. nt - Cindyg 18:34 Jun 22 (0)
• Fingers, then other people's fingers (easy to explain carrying this way), then a Chinese abacus. nm - Nan in Mass 18:11 Jun 22 (0)
• The one that's used most right now is our bead frame (the wooden one from Melissa and Doug). I'd like to get an honest-to-goodness abacus one of these days, but a bead frame is great for basic operations, skip-counting, and lots of other stuff. nt - Jill, OK in VA 16:56 Jun 22 (0)
• Our favorites: unifix cubes, number line, real money, 100's chart, - one_l_michele 16:13 Jun 22 (0)
• My boys loved: geoboards, pattern blocks, unifix cubes and unusual dice. (nt) - Lori D. 16:06 Jun 22 (0)
• well, MY favorite are m&m's, cookies, chocolate chips, and cupcakes :-P nt - Peek a Boo -but I'll ditto the posts below, lol 13:56 Jun 22 (3)
  • yum :O) nt - saved1112 14:03 Jun 22 (0)
  • Yes, yes, yes, and don't forget the Skittles : ) nt - Chris in CA 13:59 Jun 22 (1)
    • Or doing fractions with a Hershey chocolate bar! Yum! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 16:07 Jun 22 (0)
• 100's chart, number line, Judy Clock, dice, dominos, real money, MUS blocks, ruler... - Greta Lea:) 13:43 Jun 22 (2)
  • What's the R&S blossom and bee chart?? thanks nt - saved1112 13:57 Jun 22 (1)
    • Link included.... - Greta Lea:) 18:48 Jun 22 (0)
• I answered to your post below...nt - mel 13:38 Jun 22 (1)
  • sorry for the double post... nt - saved1112 13:45 Jun 22 (0)
• base ten blocks, Judy clock, bingo chips, number line, ruler nft - unsinkable 13:37 Jun 22 (0)

Lightning Lit and Teaching the Classics - SusanRH 13:23 Jun 22 (2)

• Well I just visited their site -m - Kathie in VA 20:52 Jun 22 (1)
  • You know, Kathie, one of the things that seems so appealing to me - SusanRH 21:00 Jun 22 (0)

DD (13 yrs.) LOVES to build things......loves kits to build cars etc............any ideas on good kits??????? - Amber 13:13 Jun 22 (3)

• No suggestions, but my nephew who loves to build things is now an engineering major in college! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 16:44 Jun 23 (0)
• Try the Timberdoodle company. They have really cool kits like that. One is build a fuel cell car. nm - LisaNY 18:47 Jun 22 (0)
• You could look in the Rainbow Rescource Catalog for ideas. I odered a bunch of hands on projects for my kids for the afternoons. hth(nt) - KerriF 15:12 Jun 22 (0)

Henle Latin, is this do able for 6th and 8th graders (m) - Tina in ME 13:09 Jun 22 (2)

• Yes! - Susan in SoCal 13:16 Jun 22 (1)
  • Yeah! That is just what I wanted to hear. Thank you! nt - Tina in ME 13:33 Jun 22 (0)

Where is the best place to buy SOTW audio CD's??...TIA...nt - Cinthya 13:03 Jun 22 (3)

• Amazon also has it for $32.97 with free shipping. (nt) - Wendi 14:17 Jun 22 (0)
• Try Redtagcellar.com -- they have at least volume 2 for $32.97 with free shipping - momof10 13:11 Jun 22 (0)
• I bought mine from superbookdeals (the have SOTW2) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 13:11 Jun 22 (0)

What are your favorite math manipulatives? thanks nt - saved1112 13:01 Jun 22 (5)

• RighStart abacus (nt) - nmoira 18:05 Jun 22 (1)
  • Same here. We also like the MUS blocks. nm - EchoMom 18:22 Jun 22 (0)
• Harcourt Brace - My math manipulatives & Workmats Kit!! Awesome nt - mel 13:12 Jun 22 (1)
  • Mel, where can I find this? thanks nt - saved1112 13:44 Jun 22 (0)
• My top five.. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 13:08 Jun 22 (0)

So, who here uses WP -and how do you like it? Which packages are you using (m) - Osmosis Mom 12:53 Jun 22 (6)

• We are using American Story 1... - Kari C in FL 11:00 Jun 23 (0)
• Animal Worlds w/6 yo ds, Quest for Middle Ages with 12 yo dd.nt - Holly in N NV 6:44 Jun 23 (0)
• I am using WP Animal Worlds with 8 yr dd - txmom 22:33 Jun 22 (0)
• We will use American Story 1 with my 2nd/6th grader (more) - Nanci 21:49 Jun 22 (0)
• We're enjoying American Story 1! m - profmom 18:33 Jun 22 (0)
• I'm using Animal Worlds with my ten year old son.... - Michelle T 15:50 Jun 22 (0)

I can't seem to get into the LCC yahoo group - Yevrah 12:42 Jun 22 (7)

• If you're trying to join, - Kash 14:55 Jun 22 (0)
• Are you using this? m - Pensguys 13:00 Jun 22 (5)
  • Yep, just tried it again and it still says "page cannot be displayed". Perhaps it's my 'puter....thanks anyway! nt - Yevrah 13:09 Jun 22 (4)
    • Hmmm. Try emptying your cache, and your cookies, maybe? nt - Stephanie not in TX 16:30 Jun 22 (0)
    • Hmmm. Try emptying your cache, and your cookies, maybe? nt - Stephanie not in TX 16:30 Jun 22 (0)
    • BTW, are there any other site where LCE is discussed besides the loop and Drew's site? nt - Yevrah 13:10 Jun 22 (1)
      • Maybe the Memoria Press web site??? nt - Susan in SoCal 13:18 Jun 22 (0)

Queen Homeschool - Language Lessons for the Very Young?... Anyone use this?...m - KEB 12:31 Jun 22 (1)

• This sounds so nice... - Chelle 13:46 Jun 22 (0)

What are the materials needed to use Miquon Math for K please? Thanks. nt - saved1112 12:19 Jun 22 (2)

• cuisinaire rods are all that come to mind and probably the annotations book - BMC 12:27 Jun 22 (1)
  • In addition to rods and annotation book, we found the $2 rod track to be very useful. nt - Ali in OR 12:56 Jun 22 (0)

Sonlight VS WTM - Lisa 12:15 Jun 22 (6)

• Welcome to the boards. - Janice in NJ 17:12 Jun 22 (5)
  • Re: thanks for asking - Lisa 19:46 Jun 22 (4)
    • Wow. It sounds like your doing a terrific job, Lisa. - Janice in NJ 8:14 Jun 23 (2)
      • Re: Thanks for inspiring me. - LisaTX 14:27 Jun 23 (1)
        • Re: Thanks for inspiring me. - Janice in NJ 16:37 Jun 23 (0)
    • Well.... - Bula Mama 23:05 Jun 22 (0)

What are the materials needed to use Miquon Math for K please? Thanks. nt - saved1112 12:00 Jun 22 (1)

• What you need at a minimum... - Lori D. 12:32 Jun 22 (0)

A couple questions about My World Science... - Angel 11:41 Jun 22 (2)

• Re: A couple questions about My World Science... - Ria 11:46 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Ria!! nm - Angel 9:29 Jun 23 (0)

Elizabeth B. in NC regarding Lightning Lit...m - LCGal 11:39 Jun 22 (1)

• Thanks, I'm glad to hear that. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:19 Jun 22 (0)

Hoot Owl, I posted re: History Odyssey way below (nt) - Jean in CA 11:23 Jun 22 (1)

• Thank you Jean! I'm on down the board to read it now! nt - HootOwl 18:45 Jun 22 (0)

HWT font for addtional practice? - Daniel Kirk 10:59 Jun 22 (3)

• Re: HWT font for addtional practice? - Susan in Kansas 12:27 Jun 22 (2)
  • Susan, how will this save $ in the long run. I can't tell what the differences are, but I've never used or looked at fontware before. Thanks! nm - EchoMom 18:20 Jun 22 (1)
    • Re: Susan, how will this save $ in the long run. I can't tell what the differences are, but I've never used or looked at fontware before. Thanks! nm - Susan in Kansas 19:56 Jun 22 (0)

Using VP lit guides with 3rd grader - Ginger 10:45 Jun 22 (5)

• Using these for ds too... - Lisa in VA 11:27 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks for the advice. I'll go ahead and do the first few chapters with her and see how it t goes. nt - Ginger 11:05 Jun 23 (0)
• You might have her use key words... - WendyWords 10:59 Jun 22 (1)
  • Better Yet... - WendyWords 11:05 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Using VP lit guides with 3rd grader - Wendi 10:58 Jun 22 (0)

Teaching Art - Karin 10:38 Jun 22 (3)

• Thanks. Both look good, but The Phonics of Drawing would appeal to my kids visually, I think! nt - Karin 18:10 Jun 22 (0)
• Atelier is a video/DVD-based curriculum. www.homeschoolart.com (nt) - Brenda in MA 17:55 Jun 22 (0)
• How about the phonics of drawing CD? (link only) - Pegasus 10:42 Jun 22 (0)

Latin or Sign Language??(m) - CLS 10:20 Jun 22 (1)

• They are so radically different, I don't think both would overwhelm them at all. - abbeyej 15:18 Jun 22 (0)

Visual Manna art curriculum, anyone use this?(m) - CLS 10:18 Jun 22 (1)

• My 11 yo dd LOVES their horse art book! nt - Nanci in WA 17:04 Jun 22 (0)

Looking for a logic level text that discusses the relationship b/w the gov't of Ancient Rome and our present day American gov't. I just want it as a supplement to our Ancient History study next year. Any thoughts? Thx. nt - Tara in FL 10:08 Jun 22 (2)

• What about this? (link) - Wendi 10:34 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks Wendi, I'll check it out. nt - Tara in FL 10:38 Jun 22 (0)

Does anyone here supplement Singapore w/MCP just for the math facts? nm - LisaNY 10:05 Jun 22 (3)

• Thank you! :o) nm - LisaNY 5:56 Jun 23 (0)
• I do - Me in BC 13:15 Jun 22 (0)
• My dd does Rod & Staff mostly for the math facts. She also does Singapore. I think using MCP just for the math facts would work too. nm - EchoMom 10:40 Jun 22 (0)

Ellie---I saw in a previous post you recommended to someone Beautiful Feet History guides. I'm using their Ancient History study guide next year with my 11 ds for 6th grade. Have you used this particular guide, and if so, what was your opinion? It does seem like a lot of reading but I still want to try it. Thx. nt - Tara in FL 10:05 Jun 22 (1)

• No, I'm sorry, I didn't use that one... - Ellie 16:37 Jun 22 (0)

What materials are needed to complete RS4K Biology level 1? - Judy in WA 9:28 Jun 22 (0)

Does anyone know the 1-800 phone number to Geography Matters? - Carol 9:20 Jun 22 (4)

• Info from website (link inside) - saved1112 9:28 Jun 22 (3)
  • Re: Info from website (link inside) - Carol 9:30 Jun 22 (2)
    • Carol, here is the 800#... - saved1112 11:40 Jun 22 (1)
      • Thank you so much!! (nt) - Carol 15:58 Jun 22 (0)

Debbie, about the Omnibus tutorial, can you share any tips that you learned? - Julia 8:48 Jun 22 (3)

• About the Omnibus tutorial..... - Debbie 11:50 Jun 22 (1)
  • Debbie, Thank you so much. nt - Julia 14:51 Jun 22 (0)
• I orderd it yesterday!! I'd love to hear anything you can share too! Thanks! nt - LaMere Academy 8:55 Jun 22 (0)

Need a suggestion - looking for a summer review grammar workbok for dd 12 - Mel 8:40 Jun 22 (7)

• I guess I'll swing by B&N and see if I can find something nt - mel 15:17 Jun 23 (0)
• Surely Borders or B&N would have flashcards or something like that? You might also... - Donna A. 15:23 Jun 22 (1)
  • Oh, good idea! I didn't even think of that - thanks Donna. :0) - mel 6:45 Jun 23 (0)
• Forgot to add - Something inexpensive would be great (since this is for temporary use) nt - Mel 12:04 Jun 22 (0)
• What about Step-by-Step Grammar Vol.1? (m) - WendyWords 10:44 Jun 22 (0)
• Evan-Moor also has a daily grammar or langauage review that is brief lessons..nt - Ann in WA 10:31 Jun 22 (0)
• What about Daily Grams? (nt) - Donna A. 8:57 Jun 22 (0)

Does anyone have an absolutely fabulous-to-die-for dessert recipe they would shre with me? - Maria in Nashville 8:26 Jun 22 (2)

• Sorry wrong board! - Maria in Nashville 8:28 Jun 22 (1)
  • No problem. Going to check the other board right now. LOL nt - mom2abcd 9:08 Jun 22 (0)

Questions for those using IEW - Have you seen this program work for your kids? more... - Christy in CO 7:31 Jun 22 (7)

• Re: Questions for those using IEW - Have you seen this program work for your kids? more... - momee 6:01 Jun 23 (0)
• I've only touched upon it this spring... - WendyWords 10:21 Jun 22 (2)
  • Clarification: - WendyWords 10:28 Jun 22 (0)
  • Sorry about cutting and pasting. The quotation marks are absent... - WendyWords 10:23 Jun 22 (0)
• My answers.... - WTMindy 7:55 Jun 22 (2)
  • CAn I just say this is a GREAT idea.!!!!... - Jen in MD 18:10 Jun 22 (1)
    • Thanks, it was a really revolutionary one for me.... - WTMindy 8:19 Jun 23 (0)

Educational Computer Software - mominga 7:18 Jun 22 (6)

• Here are a few titles... - Lori D. 8:21 Jun 22 (2)
  • Great list, Lori! Thanks! nm - EchoMom 10:02 Jun 22 (1)
    • Well, we used software a LOT in those early years to give me 1-on-1 time, when no one could read/work on their own! (LOL) nt - Lori D. 16:04 Jun 22 (0)
• Zoombinis is great for logic development, and - Claire 7:39 Jun 22 (0)
• Singapore has a series of CD-Rom based games - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:21 Jun 22 (1)
  • THANKS for all of the suggestions, anyone have the chess tutor/game software title? - mominga 20:08 Jun 22 (0)

Favourite Resources for Music and Art appreciation? Thanks for any suggestions! nt - Katie 7:17 Jun 22 (2)

• NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection & Everyman's Music Collection by EMI Classics - Maria in Nashville 8:19 Jun 22 (0)
• Scroll down a bit (link) - nutmeg 7:26 Jun 22 (0)

WTM and Calvert. Can't decide - Lisa 7:15 Jun 22 (8)

• Pros & Cons - MIch elle 15:03 Jun 22 (0)
• I know what you mean... - LB in CA 15:01 Jun 22 (0)
• There are pros and cons (M) - one_l_michele 9:49 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: WTM and Calvert. Can't decide - Tammyla 9:12 Jun 22 (0)
• Maybe it doesn't have to be one or the other............ - Christy in CO 8:18 Jun 22 (0)
• Earlier this year I had the same feelings but decided to stick with my own stuff. A friend of mine uses Calvert and I know there are times when she feels overwhelmed by the amount of work her 2 ds have to do. The only thing ... - Peggy in Va 8:10 Jun 22 (0)
• I could never use a boxed curriculum.... - WTMindy 8:00 Jun 22 (0)
• It might depend on your personality... - nutmeg 7:34 Jun 22 (0)

Has anyone heard a definite date for the release of Christian Kids Explore Earth & Space (sm) - Angel 7:15 Jun 22 (2)

• Maggie Hogan (of Bright Ideas Press) said it would be available in August :o) nt - Terrie in Germany 12:36 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thank you, Terrie! I hope she's right. nt - Angel 6:50 Jun 23 (0)

Art of Argument vs. Introductory Logic--Questions re informal vs. formal definitions - Teddi 6:35 Jun 22 (2)

• Ask Tina on the High School Board. She will know! nt - Julia 8:43 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks, I did that. :) nt - Teddi 13:33 Jun 22 (0)

Pros/Cons of Textbook approach to history or literature approaches such as SL, WP, MFW... - kw 6:09 Jun 22 (4)

• MFW is a mix of the two... - Michelle My Bell 6:32 Jun 22 (2)
  • Re: MFW is a mix of the two... - Lisa 6:56 Jun 22 (1)
    • My Father's World. Michelle My Belle, can you tell us more about MFW? - kw 7:04 Jun 22 (0)
• I like a mix of the two (m) - LisaNY 6:17 Jun 22 (0)

CHOW vs SOTW for a rising 1st grader - Dawn in TN 5:56 Jun 22 (7)

• Looks like I'll go with SOTW - Thanks nt - Dawn in TN 17:00 Jun 22 (0)
• I think that SOTW is much better written. - Carol in Cal. 8:35 Jun 22 (0)
• Big SOTW fan here!! nt - WTMindy 7:57 Jun 22 (0)
• If you are looking to give a history overview in one year then CHOW, (m....) - Elizabeth 7:52 Jun 22 (0)
• Both are good, imo, but I much prefer SOTW. - Kristine out of lurking 6:41 Jun 22 (0)
• It depends on how specific or detailed you want to be with your dc. m - Stacy in NJ 6:27 Jun 22 (0)
• First, a question for you... - Ria 6:03 Jun 22 (0)

More specific question- do any of you SWR users teach sight words- m - Missy 5:47 Jun 22 (7)

• We started with "sigh words" because (M) - one_l_michele 9:53 Jun 22 (0)
• Absolutely not. This goes against everything the Spalding method teaches. - Kristine out of lurking 6:04 Jun 22 (5)
  • This is so true, even though SWR is not Spalding :-) nt - Ellie 9:09 Jun 22 (0)
  • More, after reading some of your other posts about "sight" words. - Kristine out of lurking 8:23 Jun 22 (3)
    • yup. even "sight words" make sense if you really examine their etymology. - Peek a Boo 14:15 Jun 22 (2)
      • Peek a Boo, are you on the SWR list? Will you still sign Peek so we know who you are? :) (I love SWR, by the way) nt - Jen in MD 18:11 Jun 22 (1)
        • yeah, in fact, i'll go over right now and post a general hi, how's that? lol! nt - Peek a Boo 20:37 Jun 22 (0)

Rebecca in VA , response to your question below... - Cindy in FL. 5:34 Jun 22 (4)

• We have started a "family play group" with 3 other families (m) - Dawn in TN 6:02 Jun 22 (1)
  • We do this with several families from our church as well. The adults... - Cindy in FL. 6:45 Jun 22 (0)
• Thank you so much for answering! I agree completely with your stand! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 5:50 Jun 22 (0)
• Also, we do have children over to play without their families... - Cindy in FL. 5:37 Jun 22 (0)

Looking for opinions regarding Hewitt's 7th gr. Lightening Lit. and Comp. Thank you (NT) - Tracie 5:23 Jun 22 (2)

• We used the sample chapter.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:58 Jun 22 (0)
• Tracie, I read rave reviews on this board several months ago,...m - DianeJM 8:50 Jun 22 (0)

Looking for US States map to down load - Patti School Aboard 5:12 Jun 22 (2)

• Here you go! - nutmeg 7:06 Jun 22 (0)
• Google: [state name] outline map, then click "images". (This works for countries too.) nt - abbeyej 5:15 Jun 22 (0)

Amanda in TX...where are those two HS stores you mentioned? ... - RhondaM. 5:01 Jun 22 (8)

• Store on Fuqua... - Amanda in Texas 16:00 Jun 22 (1)
  • *Thank you!* I've been passing this almost weekly and didn't even know it was there! :-) nt - RhondaM. 16:39 Jun 22 (0)
• There is also a new one being built off of I-45 South at the Fuqua exit. Not sure of its name, but my parents pointed it out to me last time I visited them. nt - Debbie in Austin 7:50 Jun 22 (3)
  • Thanks! I can't wait to see it! I hope it is BIG! :-) nt - RhondaM. 8:03 Jun 22 (2)
    • To further clarify: It is on Fuqua between I-45 and Old Galveston Road. It looked just about ready to open. They were hanging things in the front window. nt - Debbie in Austin 12:21 Jun 22 (1)
      • And when was this? I wonder if it is open NOW! LOL I'm going to have to look for it this weekend or next. I'm in that area all the time. Thanks very much. nt - RhondaM. 13:58 Jun 22 (0)
• There is the one in Tomball called Love 2 Learn. nt - Eva 6:04 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thank you. nt - RhondaM. 6:28 Jun 22 (0)

? about My World Science... - Donna T. 4:53 Jun 22 (2)

• Some answers... - Ria 5:52 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks so much, Ria! - Donna T. 11:17 Jun 22 (0)

What makes a child do well on her daily math lessons and then score C's and D's on their math tests? - Laura R (FL) 4:45 Jun 22 (4)

• What I would guess, based on your post, - Claire 7:21 Jun 22 (0)
• FWIW - Jean in Wisc. 6:03 Jun 22 (0)
• Test anxiety? Is there any way you can give her a "test" without her knowing it is one? nt - Terrie in Germany 5:27 Jun 22 (1)
  • Naw...she's not really a test anxiety kind of kiddo. nt - Laura R (FL) 12:08 Jun 22 (0)

Diane - Question re: Harcourt Science (m) - Peggy in Va 4:23 Jun 22 (10)

• Re: Diane - Question re: Harcourt Science (m) - Diane 4:47 Jun 22 (4)
  • Re: Diane - Question re: Harcourt Science (m) - Diane 5:03 Jun 22 (1)
    • This looks very interesting - I'll keep it in mind. Thanks so much for your thoughts. You've been a big help. Have a Great Day! Peggy (nm) - Peggy in Va 5:20 Jun 22 (0)
  • I didn't know Harcourt would sell directly to homeschoolers. Also, where did you find Labs in a Box? Thanks Peggy (nm) - Peggy in Va 4:55 Jun 22 (1)
    • Re: I didn't know Harcourt would sell directly to homeschoolers. Also, where did you find Labs in a Box? Thanks Peggy (nm) - Diane 5:08 Jun 22 (0)
• Michelle in AL and FLPeggy this question re: Harcourt Science is for you guys too(m) - Peggy in Va 4:32 Jun 22 (4)
  • Re: Michelle in AL and FLPeggy this question re: Harcourt Science is for you guys too(m) - flpeggy 6:09 Jun 22 (1)
    • Thanks for your thoughts - you've been a lot of help. Peggy (nm) - Peggy in Va 8:19 Jun 22 (0)
  • Re: Michelle in AL and FLPeggy this question re: Harcourt Science is for you guys too(m) - Michelle in AL 5:42 Jun 22 (1)
    • Michelle - Thanks for the link it looks interesting. Peggy (nm) - Peggy in Va 8:16 Jun 22 (0)

Two Wheelock's Latin items on sale! - Kris in TN 3:56 Jun 22 (0)

Tami, I answer your VSL Ancient Civilization question below. nt - Arch At Home 2:21 Jun 22 (1)

• Re: Tami, I answer your VSL Ancient Civilization question below. nt - Tami in WA 15:49 Jun 22 (0)

Getting ready to place an order with Bright Minds/Critical Thinking Co. Any recommendations? What about Math Detective? Memory Challenge? Any other likes, dislikes? nt - OKCyndi 23:08 Jun 21 (7)

• We only use their Mindbenders. I don't care for A Case of Red Herrings. (nt) - Colleen 3:07 Jun 22 (5)
  • Just an opposite opinion....,my son actually loves the Red Herrings. The whole family enjoys the mindbenders, we use the cd. nt - Shannon in CA 10:43 Jun 22 (0)
  • A Case of Red Herrings is better used with a group, imho. nt - Sue in St Pete 3:35 Jun 22 (3)
    • I love them in a group, and the kids love them!! nt - WTMindy 8:01 Jun 22 (0)
    • Definitely. nt - mom2abcd 6:49 Jun 22 (1)
      • Great! Well at least I bought it used nt - Chris in CA 6:55 Jun 22 (0)
• Really like Mindbenders here, we are also going to try out A Case of Red Herrings, but haven't yet ntn - Chris in CA 23:19 Jun 21 (0)

Getting ready to place an order with Bright Minds/Critical Thinking Co. Any recommendations? What about Math Detective? Memory Challenge? Any other likes, dislikes? nt - OKCyndi 23:07 Jun 21 (0)

Phonics question--my 6 yo is doing OPGTR and ETC - Larissa 21:46 Jun 21 (5)

• I'm not using OPGTR but we skipped ETC 4 and will go back later. - Bula Mama 22:25 Jun 21 (1)
  • I also skipped ETC 4 - Laura in China 5:44 Jun 22 (0)
• We aren't doing OPGTR, but....m - Julieofsardis 21:51 Jun 21 (2)
  • Glad this came up...so are these two compatable? nt - Amanda in TX 21:59 Jun 21 (1)
    • So far, I have found that they work well together. - Larissa 7:10 Jun 22 (0)

Calvert Spelling CD - Is it worth the $$$ ? Thanks nt - SueTx 21:18 Jun 21 (0)

Calvert Spelling CD - Is it worth the $$$ ? Thanks nt - SueTx 21:18 Jun 21 (3)

• For my situation it is! nt - frogpond1 7:39 Jun 22 (0)
• Our dd liked it for a couple of weeks and then couldn't stand it... - mom2abcd 6:51 Jun 22 (0)
• It is for us. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 4:59 Jun 22 (0)

Trying again, anyone planning on using Teaching the Classics with Sonlight??? tia nt - Chris in CA 20:48 Jun 21 (11)

• Hi Chris!... - WendyWords 7:02 Jun 22 (9)
  • Is there anything similiar to this that is not as expensive? - Chelle 14:19 Jun 22 (1)
    • Perhaps Reading Strands or maybe TTC (w/o the dvd's) nt - Chris in CA 19:58 Jun 22 (0)
  • I've not seen this. Link? - kris 8:59 Jun 22 (1)
    • Link Inside - WendyWords 9:32 Jun 22 (0)
  • Hi Wendy ; ) - Chris in CA 8:05 Jun 22 (4)
    • You know, you don't have to anaylize everything she reads either... - WendyWords 10:36 Jun 22 (3)
      • Chris, my IEW rep suggested analyzing 3-4 of the Sonlight books per year. (more...) - Zee 10:42 Jun 22 (1)
        • That sounds about right to me too, thanks for sharing that nt - Chris in CA 13:58 Jun 22 (0)
      • You'd think I'd know how to spell analyze by now! Argh! nt - WendyWords 10:37 Jun 22 (0)
• Haven't used this yet, but... - Janis in DE 4:21 Jun 22 (0)

Singapore science for eighth grader-many questions (more) - Catherine 20:14 Jun 21 (1)

• Re: Singapore science for eighth grader-many questions (more) - Ria 6:21 Jun 22 (0)

A friend of mine was looking for a Charlotte Mason book -m - Kathie in VA 19:33 Jun 21 (2)

• Have her check out this site too... - Heather in VA 20:45 Jun 21 (0)
• Catherine Levison's book "A Charlotte Mason Education" has some sample schedules but there are many on the Ambleside site...mess - Janine 19:54 Jun 21 (0)

Can someone fill me in on IEW? - Jen in MD 19:21 Jun 21 (4)

• I am watching the TWSS videos right now.... - Janis in DE 4:32 Jun 22 (2)
  • Can you tell me what all those abbreviations are? ... - Jen in MD 6:50 Jun 22 (1)
    • You would get TWSS.... - WendyWords 7:10 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Can someone fill me in on IEW? - WendyWords 21:31 Jun 21 (0)

Those of you who don't have to record lesson plans, but keep a record or journal of completed work anyway.................. - EchoMom 18:57 Jun 21 (27)

• Thanks everyone! Lots of great ideas to help me figure out a system that works for us! nm - EchoMom 10:37 Jun 22 (0)
• I do a daily log on the computer. The older kids do their own logs. nt - kris 8:56 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Those of you who don't have to record lesson plans, but keep a record or journal of completed work anyway.................. - Tammyla 6:43 Jun 22 (0)
• I use my own sheets too... (m) - Kelli in CT 6:29 Jun 22 (0)
• I use HST. . . (m) - Pam in MA 4:48 Jun 22 (0)
• I print out a simple spreadsheet for each boy, each week. Days of the week horizontal, subjects vertical...(m) - Colleen 3:10 Jun 22 (7)
  • This is what I do also, but I trash it at the end of the week.nt - Greta Lea:) 13:49 Jun 22 (1)
    • That's what I have been doing so far, but not consistantly. nm - EchoMom 18:31 Jun 22 (0)
  • Nice to "see" you back, Colleen! You were missed. - Maverick 7:55 Jun 22 (0)
  • Tossing is what I have done so far (at the end of each week). I mean.....is it really necessary to have a record of each given day? I think just recording what's been completed during the year is enough, but dh wants more detail just to be "safe". nm - EchoMom 5:56 Jun 22 (3)
    • I keep them although I know it isn't necessary - Maverick 7:48 Jun 22 (0)
    • Jumping in here...I find it much easier to write a quicky daily note... - nutmeg 7:13 Jun 22 (0)
    • I keep them for one full year...then toss when I get the next year. (m) - Holly S/NC 6:51 Jun 22 (0)
• I make a grid with excel... - nutmeg 20:26 Jun 21 (3)
  • I do the same. nt - Holly S/NC 6:48 Jun 22 (0)
  • Same here except I made my grid in a Publisher doc - Maverick 21:11 Jun 21 (0)
  • This is exactly what I do.... (m) - Misty 20:55 Jun 21 (0)
• Well, I'm sort of a list maker, so I....(m) - Regena in KY 20:09 Jun 21 (0)
• I just record what subject is done each day in a day planner, without specifics. nt - Kristine out of lurking 20:07 Jun 21 (0)
• I have each child's whole week's schedule on 1 page, with boxes for them to check off... - Lori D. 20:07 Jun 21 (0)
• I keep a portfolio of dated work - Laura in China 20:06 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Those of you who don't have to record lesson plans, but keep a record or journal of completed work anyway.................. - Jade 19:47 Jun 21 (5)
  • "lesson log".... great idea! nt - Peek a Boo 14:51 Jun 22 (0)
  • Yes, I like the idea of a "Lesson Log" over "Lesson Plans" as well......... - EchoMom 19:55 Jun 21 (3)
    • I use HSTP to pre-make assignments lists, but modify it t - LH 2:53 Jun 22 (1)
      • and HSTP has a neato new feature that prints the assignments in a "calendar" look. I really like it. (NT) - LH 5:30 Jun 22 (0)
    • I think it's better to log daily as work gets done so you dont' forget, but it's easy to log daily on a weekly sheet, kwim? nt - Maverick 21:13 Jun 21 (0)

harcourt science--does anyone know the diff. bet. the 2000 and 2002 editions? anyone use the workbooks? m - Barbie'sPal 18:39 Jun 21 (1)

• Re: harcourt science--does anyone know the diff. bet. the 2000 and 2002 editions? anyone use the workbooks? m - Michelle in AL 5:48 Jun 22 (0)

Need Language Arts & Social Studies Suggestions for 6th Grade - Nicole 18:30 Jun 21 (4)

• Secular/Jewish suggestions... - JennK 12:17 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Need Language Arts & Social Studies Suggestions for 6th Grade - Nicole 11:52 Jun 22 (0)
• Need more info from you first :) Is this the first year of homeschooling? (m) - nutmeg 7:21 Jun 22 (0)
• Well... - Ellie 20:14 Jun 21 (0)

How many of you use the Dolch sight word list along with phonics when teaching reading? nt TIA - Missy 18:15 Jun 21 (17)

• AVKO has a booklet called something like: "220 Sight Words are Too Many"........m - DianeJM 8:41 Jun 22 (0)
• We did and it got my ds reading! - srjbdl 6:52 Jun 22 (0)
• We just used Sight-word Bingo from sonlight ($3,25) along w/ ETC. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:26 Jun 22 (0)
• anyone have some fun games to help learn these?, nt - momee 4:46 Jun 22 (1)
  • I just bought..... - Missy 5:45 Jun 22 (0)
• I don't consider all of the Dolch sight words to be sight words....m - Julieofsardis 21:55 Jun 21 (8)
  • I thought it was a list of the most frequently used words in early readers... - LN 5:18 Jun 22 (4)
    • You are correct, Dolch is not sight words nt - nutmeg 7:22 Jun 22 (0)
    • This is the way my friend who is a first grade teacher explained it to me. She also said it was very important. nt - Missy 5:37 Jun 22 (2)
      • Also she does teach phonics (Abeka), but says some words are outlaw words, like someone else said- - Missy 5:40 Jun 22 (1)
        • read Writing Road to Reading by Romalda Spalding --check the library :-) - Peek a Boo 14:18 Jun 22 (0)
  • I also noticed that some Dolch words can be sounded out. Why are they considered sight sords? - Amanda in TX 22:06 Jun 21 (2)
    • My opinion on "sight words" (m) - EKS 12:48 Jun 22 (0)
    • Here's my theory...don't have proof....m - Julieofsardis 23:11 Jun 21 (0)
• We did (m) - EKS 19:14 Jun 21 (0)
• We have a short list of sight words we learn each week. nm - Emily T. 19:10 Jun 21 (0)
• we used the dolch books - hpymomof3 18:18 Jun 21 (0)

MUS questions - Michele in NC 18:00 Jun 21 (11)

• Depends on how quickly you want him to get "caught up" (m) - Nancy in MI 6:22 Jun 22 (0)
• Thanks for all of your help!! nt - Michele in NC 5:55 Jun 22 (0)
• Yes . . . our experience - Sue in WA 19:30 Jun 21 (1)
  • I don't intend on pushing him... - Michele in NC 5:53 Jun 22 (0)
• A few more thoughts - Sue in St Pete 18:59 Jun 21 (1)
  • Another way to do this (m) - EKS 19:36 Jun 21 (0)
• MUS is mastery based. He MAY be able to go faster IF he can master the topics quickly. (m) - Pegasus 18:13 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thank you! That's what we plan to do.. - Michele in NC 18:23 Jun 21 (0)
• What book would you use? NT - Tammy 18:07 Jun 21 (2)
  • I think we'll be starting with Beta. nt - Michele in NC 18:24 Jun 21 (1)
    • Yep...I think with that level....you can get through it much faster.... - Tammy 18:36 Jun 21 (0)

What are some good Ancient Rome readers for 12 yo dd to read alone??...TIA...nt - Cinthya 17:43 Jun 21 (5)

• Hostage Lands by Douglas Bond. (nt) - Wendi 9:49 Jun 22 (0)
• The Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence- my kids love 'em. nt - Peela 18:28 Jun 21 (2)
  • My son is anxiously awaiting the newest Roman Mystery due out in Oct. (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:55 Jun 22 (0)
  • At about ages 10-11, my boys loved "Detectives in Togas" and "Roman Ransom" (nt) - Lori D. 21:15 Jun 21 (0)
• Ben Hur is a favorite here, also Bronze Bow, and Eagle of the Ninth nt - Lizzie in Ma 18:26 Jun 21 (0)

Do you think the History of US series by Hakim is a good investment to own or just borrow from library? m - Ann in WA 17:38 Jun 21 (9)

• I'm glad I own them... - Laura in CT 6:36 Jun 22 (0)
• I bought the 2nd edition about 4 years ago for $80 - Sue in WA 19:35 Jun 21 (0)
• May I suggest getting them on audio? My library has them and we loved them even when my dd were younger. nt - Lizzie in Ma 18:28 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks for that good idea! nt - Julie in MN 21:35 Jun 21 (0)
• I think these books are a great resource . . . - lisa 18:27 Jun 21 (0)
• If he's only 8, I might hold off to be sure there isn't a new edition in the future (nt) - Julie in MN 18:14 Jun 21 (0)
• I've decided against borrowing from the library. . . - Pegasus 18:10 Jun 21 (0)
• Where did you see that deal... - Heather in VA 17:43 Jun 21 (1)
  • dare I share? LOL overstock.com -nt - Ann in WA 17:47 Jun 21 (0)

I'd like to get more out of our Sonlight readers, I read along or before dds but - Chris in CA 16:51 Jun 21 (5)

• I'm not sure yet, but that's my plan. I bought TTC and will be viewing it this summer for this very purpose. nt - Zee 20:07 Jun 21 (4)
  • This is my plan too! In fact my TTC/Phonetic Zoo package just arrived in today's mail! WOOHOO!!! nt - Terrie in Germany 5:23 Jun 22 (1)
    • Please post your impressions as well nt - Chris in CA 6:57 Jun 22 (0)
  • Thanks Zee, please post your thoughts on this after you get a chance to review it nt - Chris in CA 20:19 Jun 21 (1)
    • I'll be sure to do that. :) nt - Zee 5:42 Jun 22 (0)

Idea Chain? BrainSkills? - Sandy 16:15 Jun 21 (2)

• It depends on the nature of the underlying problem...... - Claire 19:19 Jun 21 (0)
• Don't know about Brainskills, but Idea Chain is supposed to be good even for adults.... - Michelle T 16:32 Jun 21 (0)

Does anyone know a link for a song about the Presidents m - Nanci in WA 16:05 Jun 21 (8)

• The one that we love is on.... - WTMindy 8:11 Jun 22 (0)
• Aha! Did you go to school with this person? - mom2abcd 22:09 Jun 21 (3)
  • I think that's the same song. That sounds like it. Where is the link? I'd love to see the whole song nt - Nanci in WA 7:06 Jun 22 (2)
    • Sorry. Link should be inside this post... - mom2abcd 17:30 Jun 22 (1)
      • Well, it's in the body. Why isn't it showing up when I put it in the box? - mom2abcd 18:38 Jun 22 (0)
• I'd love to hear that one. Here's a different one... - mom2abcd 22:02 Jun 21 (1)
  • We learned this one and it was so easy! nt - frogpond1 7:41 Jun 22 (0)
• What got me thinking about this was a neat book we found in the library m - Nanci in WA 16:24 Jun 21 (0)

What is the difference between Homeschool Tracker Plus and Edu Track (other than the price)? TY nt - MI Mom 15:42 Jun 21 (1)

• Homeschool tracker plus allowed me to put in plans without assigning them, edutrack didn't. nt - Zee 20:08 Jun 21 (0)

OK, so I keep debating about Quarter Master... more - steppingstonemomma 15:29 Jun 21 (8)

• We got the free sample CD and decided against it. We got a Flashmaster instead. - Kristy in CA 19:42 Jun 21 (0)
• It can be resold. However, - Claire 19:23 Jun 21 (0)
• My thoughts - Julie in MN 18:13 Jun 21 (1)
  • Re: My thoughts - steppingstonemomma 18:41 Jun 21 (0)
• I vote for using this FREE website instead... - Elizabeth 17:50 Jun 21 (0)
• there used to be a free trial cd, we got that and decided - Chris in CA 16:46 Jun 21 (0)
• It bombed here. - Becki in IN 16:05 Jun 21 (0)
• Duh, I mean Quarter "MILE" math drill software!!!!nt - steppingstonemomma 15:30 Jun 21 (0)

Laura in CT, question about your post waaaay down the board . . . - Kim in MO 14:58 Jun 21 (4)

• Hi, Kim... - Laura in CT 6:46 Jun 22 (3)
  • Thanks, Laura (m) - Kim in MO 8:36 Jun 22 (2)
    • No spelling... - Laura in CT 9:44 Jun 22 (1)
      • Nice to hear the voice of experience (m) - Kim in MO 11:22 Jun 22 (0)

Searching for Catholic version of VP - Tami in WA 14:57 Jun 21 (8)

• www.RcHistory.com ? History Links? ReadingYourWayThroughHistory.com ? [nt] - no idea 19:49 Jun 21 (0)
• Now that you've got us good Catholics wondering about this program - is this a program for K-12 or just elementary? I'll keep looking - maybe Emmanuel Books has something. I ... - Peggy in Va 18:32 Jun 21 (0)
• History Links? - Diane 18:29 Jun 21 (0)
• Could it be the The ABC's of Christian Culture? - Yvette in CA 18:20 Jun 21 (1)
  • Yes, sounds like ABCs of Christian Culture to me, and you can buy the cards separately (nm) - Teresa in OR 18:29 Jun 21 (0)
• ^This doesn't ring a bell (m) - Michelle in WI 16:15 Jun 21 (0)
• Could it be RC History? I think I've heard of this before but I'm not sure. Their web site is www.rchistory.com Lots of luck! Peggy (nm) - Peggy in Va 15:04 Jun 21 (1)
  • Re: Could it be RC History? I think I've heard of this before but I'm not sure. Their web site is www.rchistory.com Lots of luck! Peggy (nm) - Tami in WA 15:55 Jun 21 (0)

Has anyone used the Write! curriculum from Curriculum Associates? - Jan P. 14:29 Jun 21 (2)

• I would like to know this too...(m) - Carrie 18:30 Jun 21 (0)
• These are also sold by Rock Solid for homeschoolers. nt - Jan P. 14:31 Jun 21 (0)

Anyone have a "schedule" of sorts for SOTW 2? I need to coordinate with my older children. - kris 13:55 Jun 21 (6)

• What exactly are you looking for? nt - WTMindy 8:12 Jun 22 (2)
  • I know this will sound nutty, but . . . - kris 8:54 Jun 22 (1)
    • Not weird at all!! That is the heart of homeschooling!! nt - WTMindy 8:24 Jun 23 (0)
• What exactly are you looking for? nt - WTMindy 8:12 Jun 22 (0)
• SOTW2 was a favorite year of mine -- here is what we did - KPzz 8:12 Jun 22 (1)
  • A wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing! - kris 8:49 Jun 22 (0)

OK, all you ladies who love Classical Writing, please help me out... (m) - Kisa in CA 13:24 Jun 21 (7)

• You can still be somewhat flexible with the workbooks.... - Peela 18:33 Jun 21 (0)
• I'm learning along with my kids also -m - Kathie in VA 15:50 Jun 21 (0)
• The flashcards are in the IGs and yes, the IGs really help with structure.nt - Christina in MN 15:00 Jun 21 (1)
  • You can get Aesop A flashcards for a free download through Lulu - frogpond1 16:25 Jun 21 (0)
• I didn't read that post, but I can see it taking two years before the workbooks and instructor's guides came out, especially if... - karenciavo 13:53 Jun 21 (2)
  • I said that, and Karen's got it right (m) - Stephanie not in TX 16:16 Jun 21 (1)
    • That is extremely helpful! Thanks everyone for taking time to post. nt - Kisa in CA 16:25 Jun 21 (0)

Omnibus I by Veritas - LaMere Academy 13:21 Jun 21 (19)

• Anyone know how this compares to TOG? -nt - Kathie in VA 19:21 Jun 21 (6)
  • Here's a comparison I posted before - karenciavo 20:46 Jun 21 (5)
    • Now I'm curious....how do you do them both?... - WTMindy 8:25 Jun 22 (2)
      • Just for my oldest who is 13... - karenciavo 9:15 Jun 22 (1)
        • Well, keep me posted on how it goes.... - WTMindy 8:25 Jun 23 (0)
    • I prefer the progym also -m - Kathie in VA 4:59 Jun 22 (1)
      • No, no progym being added. nt - karenciavo 6:22 Jun 22 (0)
• I used it partially this year, I love it, will use it some more next year... - karenciavo 13:59 Jun 21 (3)
  • Someone asked this before about the writing assignments... - Susan in TN 18:22 Jun 21 (2)
    • Yes, kind of, maybe they are adequate for most, but I completely botched up the chreia... - karenciavo 18:40 Jun 21 (1)
      • Thanks for posting the link, Karen - Maverick 21:24 Jun 21 (0)
• I bought it, will use it this fall, a friend used it last year and it was a dream come true for her..... - Debbie 13:39 Jun 21 (7)
  • My friend's report...I forgot to include it..... - Debbie 13:44 Jun 21 (6)
    • Well I don't know what reformed is!! But I am not buying... - LaMere Academy 17:53 Jun 21 (1)
      • I have a friend who taught this in a hs co-op this past year... - Susan in TN 18:20 Jun 21 (0)
    • So, she was able to use it even though not reformed? This is a concern of mine. nt - Sarahas4 14:01 Jun 21 (3)
      • My friend plans to use this with her daughter this year and they are... - LaMere Academy 8:53 Jun 22 (0)
      • Re: So, she was able to use it even though not reformed? This is a concern of mine. nt - Debbie 6:27 Jun 22 (1)
        • Thanyou! nt - Sarahas4 7:39 Jun 22 (0)

Anyone used The Art of Argurment by Classical Academic Press? - Teddi 13:07 Jun 21 (2)

• Re: Anyone used The Art of Argurment by Classical Academic Press? - SusanAR 15:01 Jun 21 (0)
• Yes, using it now. I really like it after we used Traditional Logic 1....... - Padmé 13:37 Jun 21 (0)

Can anyone recommend history for 3rd grade on up that touches the US and world history? I personally dont care for history, so im finding this very hard!!! It has to be something the child can bascily do on there own. thanks! - MAGGIE 13:00 Jun 21 (1)

• SOTW does touch on U.S. history. I know some kids who did it practically on their own.... - Peela 18:37 Jun 21 (0)

I need some HELP deciding how to structure foreign language study for my 7dd and 5ds. (m) - HootOwl 12:31 Jun 21 (3)

• This has worked really well for us (6 and 8)... - Kelli in CT 6:59 Jun 22 (0)
• What we're doing - Kash 13:08 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Kash! nt - HootOwl 20:37 Jun 21 (0)

Is FLL enough grammar for a 2nd grader? m - Ann in WA 12:24 Jun 21 (4)

• Re: Is FLL enough grammar for a 2nd grader? m - Christina in MN 6:30 Jun 22 (0)
• You are doing great! - Donna T. 14:12 Jun 21 (0)
• I did R&S 2 orally for 2nd grade this year because it was a better fit for us, but (more) - katie4 13:08 Jun 21 (0)
• Absolutely... - Heather in VA 12:28 Jun 21 (0)

Does anybody know what the kids books are that each book is about a different famous person in history? i think they are around a 3rd grade level and i believe they are a series of somesort. thanks!!! - maggie 12:22 Jun 21 (8)

• Jean Fritz bios of American figures? - Lisa R in BRD 3:39 Jun 22 (1)
  • We really like the short ones. :) nt - nutmeg 7:25 Jun 22 (0)
• ValueTales? Troll Biographies? nt - Melissa B 13:29 Jun 21 (3)
  • Re Troll books--there is a discontinued type sale of these on American Home-School Publishing. Will try to put link inside. - Tara in FL 10:16 Jun 22 (1)
    • didn't work...here is the site: www.ahsp.com nt - Tara in FL 10:18 Jun 22 (0)
  • ValueTales: wonderful series & 3rd grade would be just right. nt - Sue in St Pete 19:05 Jun 21 (0)
• Childhood of Famous Americans? nt - nutmeg 12:26 Jun 21 (1)
  • My kids really enjoyed these. nt - 5knights3maidens 13:59 Jun 21 (0)

I need encouraging - Jill 12:17 Jun 21 (28)

• Re: I need encouraging - Lisa 12:09 Jun 22 (0)
• I WISH my kids were less social - m - StaceyinLA 11:38 Jun 22 (0)
• Girl, you need to stand up for yourself!! :-) If someone.... - WTMindy 8:35 Jun 22 (0)
• My siblings (4bro. & 2sis.) have no social skills... - Nita 21:21 Jun 21 (0)
• My dh used to say - Chris in CA 17:14 Jun 21 (1)
  • This is great! I love it! nt - Missy 19:56 Jun 22 (0)
• I think some children are just that way - ChristinaKS 15:51 Jun 21 (0)
• Thanks ladies... more - Jill 15:49 Jun 21 (0)
• I got ill just reading what that "lady" said. Must be the homeschool mom illness she was referring to.....nt - Holly in N NV 13:54 Jun 21 (0)
• I would re-think letting your mother pay for any classes etc. (m) - flpeggy 13:48 Jun 21 (0)
• Wow! What an awful woman - Sue in St Pete 13:13 Jun 21 (0)
• Well let me ask you something... - Heather in VA 12:55 Jun 21 (1)
  • A great book is Good Friends are Hard to Find (thanks KPzz). nt - Sue in St Pete 13:14 Jun 21 (0)
• Hold On to Your Kids : Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - MIch elle 12:47 Jun 21 (2)
  • I just checked this book out yesterday, read most of the book....wow! I think that's every homeschooler wants to hear. nt - Deborah 12:02 Jun 22 (0)
  • Agree. nt - Sue in St Pete 13:14 Jun 21 (0)
• I'm sorry that you have to go through this... - Cindy in FL. 12:35 Jun 21 (11)
  • Cindy, may I ask a question? - Rebecca in VA 14:17 Jun 21 (10)
    • Did the other mom know about the scheduled playdate? - Lisa R in BRD 3:51 Jun 22 (1)
      • Well, it's possible she didn't; however, she didn't return my phone call... - Rebecca in VA 4:41 Jun 22 (0)
    • Some parents only allow playdates if it frees them up for alone time, not for the love of their children. - Carol in Cal. 15:10 Jun 21 (0)
    • I've been in that position on both sides... - kbm 14:45 Jun 21 (1)
      • Perhaps when they visit you your dd could also have a friend over (at teh same time), and when ds goes there, you and dd go somewhere nearby for mom and dd time together? nt. - JC in ON 15:09 Jun 22 (0)
    • What a shame for the little girl, it sounds like the mom is - Tricia 14:31 Jun 21 (4)
      • Just a little info. from a different view point.... - Christina in MN 15:20 Jun 21 (3)
        • Well, I'd be willing to deal with that if... - Rebecca in VA 15:30 Jun 21 (2)
          • I think the only way you will know... - Rhondabee 12:07 Jun 22 (0)
          • Could you possibly invite the whole family (parents included) into your home? (sm) - Staci in MO 15:56 Jun 21 (0)

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all you lovely people who helped me with my science issue. You all were a huge help. Peggy(nm) - Peggy in Va 11:46 Jun 21 (0)

La Clase Divertida...Any experience??? (m) - Kelly 11:41 Jun 21 (4)

• We like it. It seems expensive until you price live classes, then it seems like a bargain! (m) - Pegasus 16:05 Jun 21 (1)
  • Same here... - GVA 17:38 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: La Clase Divertida...Any experience??? (m) - Stacey in FL 15:26 Jun 21 (1)
  • My son likes "cutesy" so sounds like it will be right up his alley. - Kelly 17:32 Jun 21 (0)

Ancient Civilizations for visual learner - Tami 11:04 Jun 21 (7)

• Re: Ancient Civilizations for visual learner - Thanks to all - Tami 10:25 Jun 23 (0)
• I've got a visual learner too (m) - EKS 5:55 Jun 22 (0)
• I think that you can make SOTW work... - Arch At Home 2:19 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Ancient Civilizations for visual learner - Teresa in OR 12:18 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Ancient Civilizations for visual learner - Teresa in OR 12:18 Jun 21 (1)
  • Sorry for the double post and links didn't work... - Teresa in OR (Again) 12:22 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Ancient Civilizations for visual learner - profmom 12:06 Jun 21 (0)

Homeschooler tracker what are your favorite features of this program?..............m - Cinthya 11:01 Jun 21 (2)

• Re: Homeschooler tracker what are your favorite features of this program?..............m - Des 12:40 Jun 21 (1)
  • Looks great! I wish they offered a Mac version :-( nt - Kelli in CT 13:45 Jun 22 (0)

Minimus Users, please help . . . - Jeri 10:56 Jun 21 (8)

• Thanks for the help and guidance! - Jeri 0:03 Jun 22 (0)
• I think you can get the teacher's manual free at the Minimus yahoo group. nt except for link - Sue in St Pete 12:10 Jun 21 (3)
  • Not true (m) - Stephanie not in TX 12:15 Jun 21 (2)
    • I defer to someone who knows more than me :-) nt - Sue in St Pete 13:15 Jun 21 (1)
      • I just don't want there to be any confusion ;-) nt - Stephanie not in TX 15:54 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Minimus Users, please help . . . - Julia in Sk. 11:24 Jun 21 (0)
• Well... - abbeyej 11:02 Jun 21 (0)
• Another question . . . does each child need a workbook? nt - Jeri 11:00 Jun 21 (0)

If you were starting the Wordsmith series with a 7th grader who has had no prior formal writing experience - which level would you use...... - Christy in CO 10:53 Jun 21 (4)

• Re: If you were starting the Wordsmith series with a 7th grader who has had no prior formal writing experience - which level would you use...... - Lionda G in NZ 15:02 Jun 21 (0)
• Have only used Apprentice here but (m) - EKS 12:16 Jun 21 (0)
• Hey - if you decide to go with Wordsmith... - Heather in VA 12:06 Jun 21 (0)
• If he can put together a sentence, he's ready for Wordsmith. nt - Luann in ID 10:55 Jun 21 (0)

oops! where did my M go?? LOL nt - mel 10:50 Jun 21 (1)

• good grief! that was supposed to go below my "el" post. I guess you can tell I'm using a new computer & this keyboard is hard for me to get used to - it is SO tiny. nt - mel 10:51 Jun 21 (0)

How do you REALLY know your childs learning style? (m) - el 10:48 Jun 21 (5)

• ((empathy)) for you el... From our own experiences, figuring it out really IS a journey... - Lori D. 20:04 Jun 21 (3)
  • Wow! thank you for all this excellent information!! nt - el (Mel) *lol* 8:20 Jun 22 (2)
    • You're w-EL-come, M(el) !! (LOL!) nt - Lori D. 8:24 Jun 22 (1)
      • hehe :0) nt - mel 7:05 Jun 23 (0)
• Have you read any books on the subject... - Debbie in BC 19:50 Jun 21 (0)

Any ideas for 16hr+ road trip activities for the car/reststops? four kids ds10, dd5, ds4, ds2 thanks nt - saved1112 10:20 Jun 21 (9)

• zillions of Audio books on an ipod - charlene in CA 9:54 Jun 22 (0)
• DVD player that plugs into car lighter, it includes video games, from Walmart. - Valerie J 7:51 Jun 22 (0)
• A little unusual, but,, - SueTx 21:06 Jun 21 (0)
• Jim Weiss audio bks (all are great), books on tape/CD that they can read along, hand held games, $1 store toys, Mad Libs, lots of paper/pencils & markers! good luck nt - Ann in WA 17:46 Jun 21 (0)
• Travel With Children web page - Paula H 12:03 Jun 21 (0)
• Brand new Tamagotchi's kept my 9 year old and 6 year old entertained for hours when we drove across country... - Debbie in Austin 11:23 Jun 21 (0)
• audio stories... a couple of years ago i purchased lap desks for each kid... (more) - LatinaRepublicana 10:44 Jun 21 (0)
• Sleep... (we drive at night while the littles sleep, of course we're exhausted when we get to the destination <grin>)nt - Lisa in VA 10:33 Jun 21 (0)
• 1.00 store presents. sm - Kimber 10:27 Jun 21 (0)

Does anyone know Dana from Ames, Iowa(ameszhu@gmail.com)??? nt - KathyL 10:08 Jun 21 (1)

• That's where I live!!! I wonder if I know her in my "real" life-LOL!! nt - Kelly 10:32 Jun 21 (0)

Those of you doing CW Aesop B...my ds first writing project...could you look at it?...m... - RhondaM. 9:49 Jun 21 (21)

• This is great! Enjoy teaching him! nt - Bula Mama 18:53 Jun 21 (0)
• Wow! I'm impressed. nt - Sue in St Pete 13:18 Jun 21 (0)
• I just realized that all his quotation marks are missing from his story! Ack! They were all there when I typed it up! nt. - RhondaM. 11:51 Jun 21 (1)
  • Happens to me too when I cut and paste from Word. nt - Kim 18:06 Jun 21 (0)
• Have you familiarized yourself w/the core guide? (m) - LisaNY 11:14 Jun 21 (13)
  • Adding things not asked for ... - Carolyn in MN 20:26 Jun 21 (8)
    • I stand corrected. Thanks for the clarification. My dd. does this a lot. :o) nm - LisaNY 10:03 Jun 22 (6)
      • And Rhonda... - LisaNY 11:23 Jun 22 (5)
        • Re: And Rhonda... - LisaNY... 12:09 Jun 22 (4)
          • I'm the same way. When I first read the core guide for Homer... - LisaNY 13:06 Jun 22 (2)
            • Re: I'm the same way. When I first read the core guide for Homer... - RhondaM. 14:08 Jun 22 (1)
              • I am using PTIW too. My older dd. loves it. CW is still my all-time favorite (m) - LisaNY 15:27 Jun 22 (0)
          • How did THAT happen..this last post was mine, TO LisaNY, sorry about that. *Gosh!* nt - RhondaM. 12:11 Jun 22 (0)
    • *Thank you*, your post was most helpful. :-) nt - RhondaM. 4:50 Jun 22 (0)
  • Re: Have you familiarized yourself w/the core guide? (m) - RhondaM. 11:37 Jun 21 (3)
    • Dialogue should have been covered by then... but if - frogpond1 16:29 Jun 21 (0)
    • If Aesop B assumes prior coverage of dialogue... (m) - LisaNY 15:19 Jun 21 (0)
    • Dialogue was covered in Aesop A, so I would think it's expected in Aesop B. nt - Lana in TX 12:07 Jun 21 (0)
• Wow! Your son clearly enjoys writing! ... - Susan in SoCal 11:06 Jun 21 (1)
  • Re: Wow! Your son clearly enjoys writing! ... - RhondaM. 11:22 Jun 21 (0)
• Forgot to mention..he just turned 10, we are starting 5th grade this year. nt - RhondaM. 9:54 Jun 21 (0)

Which math program would you recommend for a visual-spatial learner? - julie 9:40 Jun 21 (5)

• Math U See has "clicked" the best of all the programs our VS learner has used... - Lori D. 21:12 Jun 21 (0)
• DD is VSL and we like Singapore. nt - Arch At Home 17:17 Jun 21 (0)
• Definately MathUSee... - Donna T. 14:21 Jun 21 (0)
• I'm not sure what "spatial" means, but - Sue in St Pete 13:21 Jun 21 (0)
• It depends.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:08 Jun 21 (0)

LCC questions.... - Yevrah 9:39 Jun 21 (3)

• Whoops! Here's the link (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:28 Jun 21 (0)
• link - karenciavo 10:28 Jun 21 (0)
• I will halfway answer you ... - Stephanie not in TX 10:27 Jun 21 (0)

Kristine out of lurking, a question... - Magic Wand 9:29 Jun 21 (6)

• Shurley schedule and more--I don't think I can do anything "quickly," haha. - Kristine out of lurking 12:04 Jun 21 (5)
  • Yes, give me the nitty-gritty... - Magic Wand 14:08 Jun 21 (4)
    • Okay, here goes... - Kristine out of lurking 16:14 Jun 21 (3)
      • Thanks for this detail! I printed this!nt - Greta Lea:) 19:11 Jun 21 (0)
      • This is great, thanks...(more) - Magic Wand 17:11 Jun 21 (1)
        • CD and more - Kristine out of lurking 22:24 Jun 21 (0)

Plan to encourage ds to read quality literature...comments? - Wendi 8:53 Jun 21 (19)

• I simply require it, put whatever book of my choice on the "assignment list" - LH 20:01 Jun 21 (0)
• This is what I do with my kids... - Susan in TN 18:29 Jun 21 (0)
• One thing you could do..... - SLB 13:28 Jun 21 (0)
• Thanks, everyone, for your input! (sm) - Wendi 12:17 Jun 21 (0)
• Here's what I do: My children have a half-hour of "assigned" reading time each day (m) - RedHen 11:28 Jun 21 (0)
• I've always avoided giving prizes for reading, because I want DD to want to do it. - Carol in Cal. 10:29 Jun 21 (0)
• One thing I am doing.... - WTMindy 9:58 Jun 21 (0)
• One thing I am doing.... - WTMindy 9:56 Jun 21 (0)
• We are on the "Limited-Twaddle" plan at our house, LOL.... - Dana in OR 9:47 Jun 21 (0)
• Read aloud from great books to get them/him hooked. (m) - Tammyla 9:24 Jun 21 (1)
  • This TOTALLY works at my house! (more) - Julie in CA 19:58 Jun 22 (0)
• I think it's okay to allow some twaddle... - Debbie in BC 9:18 Jun 21 (1)
  • We are using the poetry memorization course...(sm) - Wendi 9:21 Jun 21 (0)
• One possible outcome... - kbm 9:06 Jun 21 (2)
  • Along these lines... - Magic Wand 9:59 Jun 21 (0)
  • Good point. Thanks for sharing your experience. (nt) - Wendi 9:09 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Plan to encourage ds to read quality literature...comments? - Becky 9:05 Jun 21 (0)
• Or else he'll just ramp up his amount of twaddle reading :) - frogpond1 9:00 Jun 21 (1)
  • Good point. I guess...(sm) - Wendi 9:06 Jun 21 (0)

Can I just say that this board is great!? (m) - Michelle in WI 8:41 Jun 21 (5)

• I agree. I visit here almost everyday! nt - Donna T. 14:23 Jun 21 (0)
• I think I would be nuts without this board. Thank you, SWB! nt - Sue in St Pete 13:36 Jun 21 (0)
• I agree! This is my favorite! nt - Christy in CO 10:26 Jun 21 (0)
• I wholeheartedly agree! (nt) - Giraffe Family 9:28 Jun 21 (0)
• I agree! Even though we're not... - Donna A. 8:50 Jun 21 (0)

Coolest, fun Ancient Egyptian materials for a 2nd grader? - kbm 8:36 Jun 21 (5)

• Thanks for the suggestions! I'm off to shop! :) NT - kbm 14:49 Jun 21 (0)
• The book "Egyptology" is fascinating and lots of things to look at and do. nt - Carol 11:59 Jun 21 (0)
• My daughter loved...(m) - Kelli in CT 10:16 Jun 21 (0)
• Look at "Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors"... - Carol in Cal. 9:26 Jun 21 (0)
• My dd LOVED doing hierolgyphs. There are some cheap books out there with good stencils included. nt - katie4 9:07 Jun 21 (0)

Opinions on Sonlight's LA program? - Amy in OH 8:33 Jun 21 (0)

Scheduling for 6th & 7th grade science...a mess inside - paradise 8:20 Jun 21 (3)

• Well, I don't want to make things worse, but have you seen.......... - Christy in CO 10:32 Jun 21 (0)
• Here's my opinions.. - Gina Simcox 10:04 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - paradise 17:16 Jun 21 (0)

anybody use or know about God's Design for Science? <nt> - cin 8:18 Jun 21 (0)

Is there a curriculum that schedules SOTW for the lower grades (K and 2) with a teacher's guide like Sonlight or Winter Promise? (m) - HootOwl 8:11 Jun 21 (4)

• History Odyssey Middle Ages (grammar level) will schedule all the reading in SOTW 2, CHOW, and - Jean in CA 9:09 Jun 21 (2)
  • Jean, questions for you . . . (m) - HootOwl 11:42 Jun 21 (1)
    • Well, I don't have an opinion on whether the activities in the SOTW AG or the ones - Jean in CA 11:22 Jun 22 (0)
• Maybe Biblioplan? nt - RhondaM. 8:18 Jun 21 (0)

Has anyone used Colonies to Constitution and New Republic to Civil War - paradise 8:03 Jun 21 (0)

Does anyone here use Rod & Staff Spelling? Specifically - mom2abcd 7:57 Jun 21 (3)

• We used the 2nd grade book last year. Liked it a lot but if I had it to do over I'd probably use 3rd grade instead of 2nd. I haven't decided whether or not to use 3rd or 4th this year. nt - Praisefor3 7:09 Jun 22 (0)
• We used the 3rd grade book in 2nd grade. I found it very easy... - Peggy in Va 9:44 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks! Ordering samples is a great idea... - mom2abcd 10:34 Jun 21 (0)

writing strands 3 vs classical aesops - adrienne 7:55 Jun 21 (2)

• very different programs.... - Peela 18:52 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: writing strands 3 vs classical aesops - Beth in CO 14:28 Jun 21 (0)

If your 10yos still hadn't gotten past a 2nd grade math book.... - Michele in NC 7:37 Jun 21 (14)

• I've got a ten year old on a 2nd grade level in math too.. - Michelle T 19:34 Jun 21 (0)
• Moving With Math is a good program for "filling in gaps" - Claire 12:59 Jun 21 (1)
  • I agree with Moving With Math. nt - Sue in St Pete 13:38 Jun 21 (0)
• I read this book called "How Children Learn"... - Kimber 10:36 Jun 21 (1)
  • Re: I read this book called "How Children Learn"... - Karen S 19:01 Jun 21 (0)
• Need to know more. What are your thoughts as to what the problem is? - Laurie4b 10:22 Jun 21 (0)
• Frankly, I'd step back and look at the whole situation... - GVA 8:21 Jun 21 (0)
• Kill two birds with one stone (regrouping and money) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 8:08 Jun 21 (1)
  • Almost exactly what I do!... - Greta Lea:) 9:54 Jun 21 (0)
• After my dd, age 11, was tested it was recommended that she spend a year doing........ - Christy in CO 7:53 Jun 21 (2)
  • Re: After my dd, age 11, was tested it was recommended that she spend a year doing........ - BethinNH 8:15 Jun 21 (1)
    • Good to know - maybe not so good for what this original poster needed. nt - Christy in CO 10:34 Jun 21 (0)
• Having similar problems here... - The Tutor 7:51 Jun 21 (1)
  • I agree about Developmental Math. This is how I got my dd to understand place value. (nt) - Donna A. 8:36 Jun 21 (0)

Is TOG (ancients) set up chronologically like MOH and SOTW? nt - Rae 7:30 Jun 21 (1)

• Yes it is. However it does discuss Egypt first and then flashes back to creation. It is done that way because of the order the books of the bible were actually written. hth (nt) - KerriF 8:30 Jun 21 (0)

Does anyone know what the BJU student worktext and notebooks pages are for Heritage Studies? - kw 7:24 Jun 21 (8)

• The worktext is for the newer edition book, the notebook goes with the HomeSat program - Rachel 22:23 Jun 21 (2)
  • But Rachel... - Donna A. 9:07 Jun 22 (0)
  • Thank you! nt - kw 6:04 Jun 22 (0)
• No, they're not the same. I'm thinking of buying this for my 5th grader, too.... - Donna A. 8:20 Jun 21 (3)
  • Kw, I made a mistake. I went to the.... - Donna A. 14:21 Jun 21 (1)
    • LOL, okay. Good information here, as well... - kw 16:31 Jun 21 (0)
  • Thanks Donna A. Good to know. nt - kw 14:03 Jun 21 (0)
• This question should read: Are they pretty much the same? Sorry for the confusing question. nt - kw 7:27 Jun 21 (0)

What should I do for math if .... - saved1112 7:19 Jun 21 (16)

• Miquon! My oldest son was always coming up with math discoveries like that... - Lori D. 21:20 Jun 21 (1)
  • I second Miquon! It is very open-ended and encourages children to extend their thinking and explore with numbers. - oakmom 23:25 Jun 21 (0)
• Any suggestions besides Singapore. I've looked at it also... thanks nt - saved1112 10:18 Jun 21 (6)
  • RightStart....Level B. nt - Pensguys 10:34 Jun 21 (0)
  • Can you be more specific about what you're looking for? - abbeyej 10:33 Jun 21 (4)
    • I like BJU, Horizons, and Abeka, but I just need to breeze through to where dd needs to be. nt - saved1112 10:58 Jun 21 (3)
      • Then why not just do that? I'm afraid I don't understand. nt - abbeyej 11:04 Jun 21 (2)
        • Just wanted some suggestions.. thanks nt - saved1112 11:40 Jun 21 (0)
        • (I realize that may have sounded curt. I didn't mean it that way.) nt - abbeyej 11:15 Jun 21 (0)
• Is it possible it isn't the curricula that you're looking at that's the problem, but the level? - abbeyej 7:35 Jun 21 (0)
• Let me back up a bit.... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:35 Jun 21 (1)
  • Yes, she does this fine. nt - saved1112 8:01 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: What should I do for math if .... - Stephanie in KY 7:28 Jun 21 (0)
• Sinapore Math Primary 1? Take a placement test at singaporemath.com. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:26 Jun 21 (2)
  • That would be my suggestion as well. nm - LisaNY 8:38 Jun 21 (1)
    • I agree! LOVE SM! nt - Jeri 10:18 Jun 21 (0)

DD loves Alphaphonics. She wants to read it all of the tiime! nt - saved1112 7:13 Jun 21 (0)

My child gives too much detail when giving narrations from FLL. (m) - HootOwl 7:13 Jun 21 (1)

• Okay, I should have read OhElizabeth's response to Stephanie in KY 's question down below. My questions are very similar! nt - HootOwl 7:18 Jun 21 (0)

What do you use to teach music and/or music appreciation? nt - saved1112 7:12 Jun 21 (7)

• Well, BJU Music is pricey but great if you're Christian...m - Julieofsardis 22:22 Jun 21 (1)
  • Julie, do the parents have to be musically inclined to use this? I was... - Donna A. 9:10 Jun 22 (0)
• I really liked Music Ace for providing music theory.... - Claire 13:01 Jun 21 (0)
• A few suggestions for youngers...(m) - Becky 9:16 Jun 21 (0)
• Story of the Orchestra and Stories of the Composers. nt - KRC 8:33 Jun 21 (0)
• So far this year: Lives of the Musicians, The Magic Flute and the CD that comes with it, piano lessons, various CD that we own or from the library. NT - Kelli in CT 7:52 Jun 21 (0)
• Classical Kids CD's for appreciation, oldest takes piano lessons, plus dh's eclectic music thrown for every other possible genre you could want to be familiar with! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 7:35 Jun 21 (0)

What do you use to teach art and/or art appreciation? nt - saved1112 7:12 Jun 21 (5)

• A suggestion..... - Misty 21:17 Jun 21 (1)
  • thanks nt - saved1112 9:23 Jun 22 (0)
• Lives of the Artists, various kid-friendly artist bios, Drawing with Children... (m) - Kelli in CT 7:54 Jun 21 (1)
  • I'd love to know the name of that game! thanks nt - saved1112 12:00 Jun 21 (0)
• Artpacs for skill and Artistic Pursuits for history/appreciation. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 7:34 Jun 21 (0)

Science ideas for K-1 co-op group - Tracy in IL 7:03 Jun 21 (0)

Narrating SOTW... - Greta Lea:) 6:45 Jun 21 (2)

• Here is what I do.... - WTMindy 10:01 Jun 21 (1)
  • Great idea! Thanks! nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 11:51 Jun 21 (0)

Narrating SOTW... - Greta Lea:) 6:44 Jun 21 (0)

Anyone use FLL in 3rd grade? (m) - Tina in ME 6:20 Jun 21 (4)

• Thanks. Still thinking. nm - Tina in ME 5:59 Jun 22 (0)
• I used FLL with a 2nd and 3rd grader this year... - The Tutor 7:49 Jun 21 (0)
• You might want to look at Primary Language Lessons (m) - SolaMichella 7:00 Jun 21 (0)
• JMHO - BMC 6:37 Jun 21 (0)

Question for those who use MFW or WP........ - Allison TX 6:06 Jun 21 (5)

• Thanks! nt - Allison TX 12:48 Jun 21 (0)
• I used MFW's recommendations for LA this past year . . . - Sheila in OK 11:50 Jun 21 (0)
• The MFW schedule in the TM is.... - Donna A. 8:34 Jun 21 (0)
• WP... - profmom 7:49 Jun 21 (0)
• MFW... - Donna T. 6:14 Jun 21 (0)

Pegasus, about 3 months on/one off................. - EchoMom 5:45 Jun 21 (4)

• Re: Pegasus, about 3 months on/one off................. - Pegasus 16:20 Jun 21 (0)
• Oh, and regarding extra days off... - Paula H 6:49 Jun 21 (0)
• I'm not Pegasus. We take off April, August, December. Always have. - Paula H 6:36 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Paula! That helps. I might give this a try this year. nm - EchoMom 14:22 Jun 21 (0)

Edu-Track anyone? I'm looking for a charting/planning system for everything we do that is super easy to use! thanks! nm - Amy 5:40 Jun 21 (3)

• I use Edu-Track and like it. The reports that it prints out are great. I think like any program though it takes some time to get used to using. hth (nt) - KerriF 8:32 Jun 21 (2)
  • I want to be able to print out detailed assignments... and comments, whatever.. do you think that would work with edu-track? thanks! nt - Amy 9:47 Jun 21 (1)
    • Yes I think that Edu-trak would work for that (m) - KerriF 13:46 Jun 21 (0)

Oh, wise women! I need help with some ideas for novels...m - LCGal 5:20 Jun 21 (4)

• Our co-op did.... - jana(NC) 10:59 Jun 21 (0)
• Ideas: "Swiss Family Robinson" "Tom Sawyer" "Little Women" "LWW" .nt - Carol in Cal. 10:32 Jun 21 (0)
• You can check out Sonlight's list :>) . nt - Tracy 6:23 Jun 21 (0)
• Bob Jones Booklinks and/or Progeny Press study guides... - Greta Lea:) 6:20 Jun 21 (0)

Burning Question... Re: Narration with the talkative child! - Stephanie in KY 5:19 Jun 21 (3)

• I'm linking Elizabeth's very helpful post from down the board. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:14 Jun 21 (0)
• You're confusing narration and summarizing... - OhElizabeth 6:01 Jun 21 (1)
  • THANK YOU!!! nt - Stephanie in KY 7:38 Jun 21 (0)

Carrie - I answered your question re: Harcourt Science below. :) (nt) - Peggy in Va 5:02 Jun 21 (3)

• Re: Carrie - I answered your question re: Harcourt Science below. :) (nt) - Diane 6:39 Jun 21 (1)
  • Diane....Thanks! (m) - Carrie 18:36 Jun 21 (0)
• Thanks Peggy, your post was very helpful! (nt) - Carrie 5:52 Jun 21 (0)

Those of you who don't follow the traditional school year schedule of Sept.- June (thinking of breaking away and needing advice)... - MI Mom 4:31 Jun 21 (7)

• We do modified year-round.... - Holly S/NC 15:44 Jun 21 (0)
• We've been year-rounders from "the beginning" - LH 7:07 Jun 21 (0)
• What we do... - Deece in MN 6:47 Jun 21 (0)
• Are you sure you don't want to homeschool in the summer? (m) - OhElizabeth 6:09 Jun 21 (0)
• I followed a semi traditional year when ds was in 1st....m - Pensguys 5:46 Jun 21 (0)
• Modified Traditional Year... - Lisa in VA 5:17 Jun 21 (0)
• This is our schedule for this year... - Janis in DE 4:46 Jun 21 (0)

Spelling Wisdom (posted below)--anyone use this as your primary spelling program? (m) - Kim in MO 4:08 Jun 21 (3)

• I am thinking of trying it next year with my ds... - Pat in MI 5:01 Jun 21 (2)
  • I was thinking of using this program with my poor speller next year also. (m) - Sarahas4 7:07 Jun 21 (1)
    • What a great idea! . . . (m) - Kim in MO 8:23 Jun 21 (0)

Easy Grammar transition to Analytical Grammar?...m - elleno in FL 3:37 Jun 21 (2)

• I would start with JAG for your older child - it is friendlier......... - Christy in CO 8:02 Jun 21 (1)
  • Wow! Thanks for the advice and the yahoo group recommendation. nt - elleno in FL 11:48 Jun 21 (0)

Latin Minimus - Debbie in Ohio 2:37 Jun 21 (10)

• It depends on what you're looking for... - abbeyej 7:07 Jun 21 (5)
  • Abby, I want to use this as a bridge between PL and LC1... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:11 Jun 21 (4)
    • Hm... - abbeyej 11:10 Jun 21 (3)
      • The verb endings .....kinda boring. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 13:17 Jun 21 (2)
        • Do you have them conjugating the verbs they know? - abbeyej 15:06 Jun 21 (1)
          • Great idea. I think I am too "by the book" --- thanks so much!! nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 16:41 Jun 21 (0)
• We used it. It was fun at first, but eventually got frustrating. - Jenny in Florida 6:28 Jun 21 (0)
• We did Minimus when Calvin was seven - Laura in China 3:59 Jun 21 (0)
• We used Minimus when my son was 9 - Sue in St Pete 3:55 Jun 21 (1)
  • Here's a link to the yahoo group (m) - Sue in St Pete 3:58 Jun 21 (0)

I think my poll yesterday was unclear. I'm wondering what everyone is using to teach writing (IEW, Classical Writing, CC, etc) and what they like/don't like about it. Thanks. - MeganP 1:32 Jun 21 (15)

• Thanks everyone. I was leaning toward CW, but having doubts. You've helped me make my mind up. nt - MeganP 14:12 Jun 21 (0)
• Starting CW as soon as I get all the books. nt - Heather in ON 13:26 Jun 21 (0)
• Classical Writing - offers more than any other program and teaches writing more effectively (m) - Sarah CB 11:53 Jun 21 (0)
• Classical Writing (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:31 Jun 21 (0)
• IEW-I organize a writing co-op of approx 60 writers. IEW is fantastic! nt - Holly in N NV 7:43 Jun 21 (1)
  • Oh, my! That's a lot of kids! Can you tell me... - mom2abcd 8:37 Jun 21 (0)
• We're using CW Aesop, my dd8 and I. We both love it. Here's why... - Kimber 6:02 Jun 21 (5)
  • Can I ask if your kids like CW Aesop or feel it too redundant? nt - Kisa in CA 8:07 Jun 21 (3)
    • My kids have loved it (m) - Kim in MO 8:20 Jun 21 (2)
      • Wow, that's great to hear. Thanks! nt - Kisa in CA 12:21 Jun 21 (0)
      • We just finished CW Aesop A & B and each group had a great time - frogpond1 9:03 Jun 21 (0)
  • Ditto....and it teaches rhetoric all the way through, not just as a high school level thing....it also teaches the regular 5 paragraph paper. nt - Pensguys 6:45 Jun 21 (0)
• IEW and I love that it teaches a method that can be... - Janis in DE 4:50 Jun 21 (0)
• I like both CW and IEW... - WendyWords 4:40 Jun 21 (1)
  • Forgot... - WendyWords 4:43 Jun 21 (0)

PASS from Hewitt --vs.-- CAT-E from Seton...... How do I choose? We aren't required to report to our state..... - an ordinary princess 0:11 Jun 21 (2)

• Re: PASS from Hewitt --vs.-- CAT-E from Seton...... How do I choose? We aren't required to report to our state..... - LauraC 5:20 Jun 21 (0)
• Very different... - GVA 3:42 Jun 21 (0)

If your state requires standardized testing for your dc, where do you find these tests? TIA - lizh 22:42 Jun 20 (5)

• I order the Iowa from BJU Testing (link) - Maverick 9:30 Jun 21 (0)
• I bought the Iowa from Piedmont Educational Services nt - Kristen in NC 7:34 Jun 21 (0)
• Seton , - Tracy 6:36 Jun 21 (0)
• Bayside School Services sells the CAT5. nt - Ellie 6:17 Jun 21 (0)
• CAT - Christian Liberty Academy; ITBS or Stanford - BJU :D nt - Lisa in VA 4:37 Jun 21 (0)

need help choosing curriculum!!! - sted 21:57 Jun 20 (10)

• Thanks everybody for the input!! - sted 20:31 Jun 21 (0)
• TWTM ..I guess that´s what brought us here... - Becky in Mexico 7:58 Jun 21 (0)
• Janis in De had some great thoughts on TOG... I have used this - LisaWA 7:37 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: need help choosing curriculum!!! - txmom 7:37 Jun 21 (0)
• I used TOG (m) - SolaMichella 7:09 Jun 21 (0)
• They are all so good... - Donna T. 5:45 Jun 21 (0)
• I use TOG with my daughter who will be in 4th.... - Janis in DE 4:57 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: need help choosing curriculum!!! - Michele L 4:29 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: need help choosing curriculum!!! - Michele L 4:29 Jun 21 (0)
• We'll be... - saved1112 22:14 Jun 20 (0)

Mail order vs. stores... - Amanda in TX 21:38 Jun 20 (6)

• There is a small used curriculum store here, but otherwise... - Wendi 9:18 Jun 21 (0)
• No HS stores around here. I research as much as possible online, order, and do often end up returning things that just aren't right for us. nt - Michelle T 9:07 Jun 21 (0)
• I get to see it in person. :o) Like you, we have... - Donna A. 8:45 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Mail order vs. stores... - RhondaM. 5:28 Jun 21 (0)
• I'm lucky too...m - Ann in WA 22:37 Jun 20 (0)
• Whenever I can... - saved1112 21:56 Jun 20 (0)

Best place to purchase Exploring Creation with Zoology? Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 21:29 Jun 20 (1)

• Never mind, found a good price. nt - Magic Wand 21:38 Jun 20 (0)

VP cards and SOW II - Betsy in CO 21:13 Jun 20 (1)

• Paula's Archives is one of the greatest homeschool help sites out there. (m) - lizh 21:24 Jun 20 (0)

PattyNJ... can you tell us about SmithHand handwriting? - mom2abcd 20:57 Jun 20 (3)

• Re: PattyNJ... can you tell us about SmithHand handwriting? - PattyNJ 22:56 Jun 20 (2)
  • I wanted to add that the creator of Smith Hand... - PattyNJ 23:10 Jun 20 (1)
    • Thanks for the info. I have the cursive and have read the articles, but - mom2abcd 7:15 Jun 21 (0)

SOTW 1 (Ancients) What Apologia elementary science? Zoo? Botany? Help! nt - Katy in Houston 20:46 Jun 20 (4)

• If I could do it again - I'd pick zoology . . . . - Brenda in FL 23:23 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: SOTW 1 (Ancients) What Apologia elementary science? Zoo? Botany? Help! nt - Kelly 21:39 Jun 20 (0)
• This probably doesn't help, but (m) - threelops 21:10 Jun 20 (1)
  • Dude...late for me, too. Thanks! nt - Katy in Houston 21:17 Jun 20 (0)

Natural Speller users - Des 20:22 Jun 20 (2)

• Re: Natural Speller users - LeaKS 6:27 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thank you very much nt - Des 8:18 Jun 21 (0)

SWR vets... need your advice - Linda 20:21 Jun 20 (8)

• Ok, here's my two cents (for what it's worth)... - OhElizabeth 6:35 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Elizabeth - Linda 9:34 Jun 21 (0)
• Another idea (M) - one_l_michele 3:22 Jun 21 (1)
  • Thanks, Michele - Linda 9:16 Jun 21 (0)
• I'd start back at A now. - Kristine out of lurking 22:19 Jun 20 (3)
  • Thanks, Kristine. - Linda 9:21 Jun 21 (2)
    • Streamlining. - Kristine out of lurking 12:21 Jun 21 (1)
      • Kristine, I emailed you..thanks for the offer. nt - Linda 13:32 Jun 23 (0)

SOTW I (Ancients) - can I see the Table of Contents online? nt. - Yvette S. 20:03 Jun 20 (1)

• never mind. I found it at the Barnes and Noble site. nt. - Yvette S. 20:26 Jun 20 (0)

Saxon review lessons... - Amanda in TX 19:49 Jun 20 (3)

• Don't worry . . . - Brenda in FL 23:28 Jun 20 (0)
• i have found in Saxon 1-3, that the first 15-25 lessons were review... (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 21:29 Jun 20 (0)
• Not a problem. There is review of the review built into Saxon it seems :o) nt - threelops 20:38 Jun 20 (0)

I'm confused about the new sale board... - Heather in VA 18:38 Jun 20 (13)

• ...My small gripe about the new board.... - Julie in CA 20:05 Jun 22 (0)
• The "old" board also had the 4 post limit, but no one seemed to pay any attention to it then either. nt - Carol 7:42 Jun 21 (0)
• I don't think this is anything new with the new board.... - Tricia 19:18 Jun 20 (0)
• I don't think this is anything new with the new board.... - Tricia 19:18 Jun 20 (1)
  • Sorry about the double....but I also wanted to add, you can put as many items as you want in that one post. m - Tricia 19:20 Jun 20 (0)
• Maybe it means 4 *posts* a month & you can list several things per post? (<whispering, lol> I miss the old swap board -- I liked it better.) nt - ereks mom 19:16 Jun 20 (0)
• I'm equally confused... - Ria 19:04 Jun 20 (6)
  • I figure that has to be some reason they say not to post more than 4 things a month - but I can't imagine what that could be nt - Heather in VA 19:10 Jun 20 (5)
    • Did something happen? (m) - Ria 19:15 Jun 20 (4)
      • I don't know if this addresses it... - Laura R (FL) 19:39 Jun 20 (3)
        • Re: I don't know if this addresses it... - Ria 19:44 Jun 20 (2)
          • Oh no - nothing was addressed to me.. - Heather in VA 20:01 Jun 20 (1)
            • I don't think so - Laura R (FL) 4:22 Jun 21 (0)

Thanks to all who suggested Typing Instructor Deluxe from Timberdoodle! - Carol in Cal. 18:03 Jun 20 (4)

• How are you using it, Carol? Ds has been playing the games... - mom2abcd 21:00 Jun 20 (2)
  • We sat down and went through the orientation together. - Carol in Cal. 10:01 Jun 21 (1)
    • Thanks, Carol! I will have to do the same. nt - mom2abcd 20:44 Jun 21 (0)
• Isn't it great? my kids love it nt - mel 20:43 Jun 20 (0)

Has anyone found the Calvert K LA a little weak ? Does it improve in the later grades? we like the rest of Calvert program but find gaps in LA and wondering if we should move on to a differen't program.Thanks!nt - lisa in ohio 18:00 Jun 20 (4)

• I have 2 in Calvert through a cyber charter and have used Pre-K - 1st. - one_l_michele 18:28 Jun 20 (3)
  • Re: I have 2 in Calvert through a cyber charter and have used Pre-K - 1st. - lisa in ohio 20:04 Jun 20 (1)
    • SWR = Spell to Write & Read (M) - one_l_michele 3:33 Jun 21 (0)
  • Re: I have 2 in Calvert through a cyber charter and have used Pre-K - 1st. - lisa in ohio 20:01 Jun 20 (0)

How many of the "little" Science Explorer books (Prentice Hall) can I reasonably expect to get through in one year ? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 17:46 Jun 20 (1)

• Re: How many of the "little" Science Explorer books (Prentice Hall) can I reasonably expect to get through in one year ? Thanks! (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:32 Jun 20 (0)

Does anyone have any recommendations for spanish for a 6 year old? nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 17:38 Jun 20 (8)

• My 6 yr old loves to do Rosetta like his older siblings as well - KateW 21:04 Jun 20 (0)
• My kids liked Jumpstart Spanish software and Power-Glide - KateW 21:03 Jun 20 (0)
• We use Usborne products... - Donna T. 18:53 Jun 20 (1)
  • whoops... made a mistake. - Donna T. 18:59 Jun 20 (0)
• We recently switched form La Clase to Rosetta Stone... - Staci in FL 18:38 Jun 20 (0)
• La Clase Divertida is fun (nt) - Julie in MN 18:12 Jun 20 (2)
  • We love this program! The girls are having a blast and learning a lot! (nt) - flpeggy 5:11 Jun 21 (0)
  • We use it, too. Lots of cooking, craft projects, history, and converstaional vocabulary. nt - Laura R (FL) 4:25 Jun 21 (0)

Does anyone know of a website that has examples of different cursive writing styles? (nt) - KidsHappen 17:18 Jun 20 (1)

• www.educationalfontware.com shows lots of different styles :-) (link only) - Susie 17:25 Jun 20 (0)

PAM in MA: re VIE - Angela 17:00 Jun 20 (0)

I'm looking for good math games for the computer... any suggestions? - Terri in NS 16:44 Jun 20 (8)

• We're really enjoying the GeoSafari Knowledge Pad Math PC games from Rainbow Resource around $15.00, I *think*!nm - Stephanie in SC 19:35 Jun 21 (0)
• Well I have a few more things to look up. Thanks!! nm - Terri in NS 4:42 Jun 21 (0)
• My dc really disliked Quarter MIle Math but I just ordered Math Missions - Lizzie in MA 4:20 Jun 21 (0)
• Not really a game, but my kids (9, 8, and 5) love to play with CaptJaxMathFacts. It's a drilling program (nt) - The Tutor 22:02 Jun 20 (0)
• My dd likes Math Missions - txmom 21:26 Jun 20 (0)
• Math Blasters, Number Munchers, and Mighty Math series by EduMark. (nt) - Lori D. 19:35 Jun 20 (0)
• Check out Math Detective - Angela 16:52 Jun 20 (1)
  • That does look interesting. Thanks (nm) - Terri in NS 17:32 Jun 20 (0)

Writing Strands was a bust for us.. how is Wordsmith Apprentice for ds (8)? n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 16:36 Jun 20 (8)

• Thanks for the comments! Ds does not seem to be a "natural writer", so maybe I should stick with dictation this year? Thanks again... n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 1:55 Jun 21 (0)
• I've tried both & for age 8 I will use something easier (m) - mel 20:46 Jun 20 (3)
  • I agree with Mel... (m) - DorothyA 4:54 Jun 21 (0)
  • Hmmm... could I start Spectrum Writing 3, or would I need to start at a lower level first?... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 2:11 Jun 21 (1)
    • at age 8 I think if you decide *not* to do a formal writing program that would be perfectly okay (m) - mel 10:42 Jun 21 (0)
• LOTS of dictation... - Greta Lea:) 16:50 Jun 20 (1)
  • I agree, and a few more ideas . . . - Luann in ID 16:56 Jun 20 (0)
• I think he's young for WA. Maybe when he's 10. JMO. nt - Luann in ID 16:44 Jun 20 (0)

Fav. earth science for 2nd grader w/ K tagalong?? - Alison in KY 16:35 Jun 20 (6)

• I love Living Learning Books for this age (nt). - Staci in FL 18:30 Jun 20 (2)
  • Here's my review of LLB - Sue in St Pete 18:43 Jun 20 (1)
    • I did a combination of MWS Blue leve and LLB Level 2... - Arch At Home 2:17 Jun 21 (0)
• Another vote for REAL Sci - used it with K and 2nd dds this year - definitely a hit. nt - Nancy in MA 16:48 Jun 20 (1)
  • more info about this one? - Alison in KY 5:36 Jun 21 (0)
• I've got a 2nd grader with a tag-a-long K, and we are using REAL science earth and space. It has lots of experiments-just what I was looking for. nt - Karie 16:45 Jun 20 (0)

"Cursive First" --has anyone used this material or anything like it? What are your oppinions about teaching cursive first? - TurtleMommy 16:21 Jun 20 (4)

• Abeka teaches cursive first too. m - profmom 19:26 Jun 20 (0)
• No drawbacks here....m - Pensguys 16:25 Jun 20 (2)
  • I agree. We like it. I use A Reason for Handwriting too, just for variety. nt - Kisa in CA 17:52 Jun 20 (0)
  • Thanks (m) - TurtleMommy 16:29 Jun 20 (0)

Has anyone used/seen Handwriting by George from Greenleaf Press? - Luann in ID 16:11 Jun 20 (3)

• I used it last summer with my turning-10-yo - Maverick 16:23 Jun 20 (2)
  • You can see an inside page at Rainbow resource nt - Maverick 16:26 Jun 20 (1)
    • Oh, thanks! I didn't think of that. nt - Luann in ID 16:41 Jun 20 (0)

Alternative scheduling of History & Science? (m) - threelops 16:10 Jun 20 (6)

• I plan on doing WP Animal Worlds like this - txmom 21:32 Jun 20 (0)
• I think it was Tami who said she does science in the summer, and history during the school year. (nt) - Donna A. 17:33 Jun 20 (0)
• sorta a block scheduling works > - BMC 16:45 Jun 20 (0)
• We school year round, 3-months on and 1-month-off. We alternate doing history or science each "tri-mester". nt - Pegasus 16:23 Jun 20 (1)
  • Pegasus, about 3 months on/one off................. - EchoMom 18:59 Jun 20 (0)
• I've done alternate months, which worked great. I also find it hard to schedule both in the same week. nt - Michelle T 16:20 Jun 20 (0)

What is it with some of us homeschoolers? Why do we want to buy EVERY curriculum we lay eyes on and combine them somehow?!? ARRRRRRRGHHHH!!! If only I didn't have to sleep, maybe I could do all that I want to do by the year 2015! - Robin in Tx 16:10 Jun 20 (28)

• Oh, I'd give my eyeteeth to go to a used curriculum sale! I'm SO jealous of you guys. We don't have anything like that here - Hannah 6:46 Jun 21 (1)
  • I understand, Hannah! We used to live in overseas (Guam) and it was so hard sometimes. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 8:00 Jun 21 (0)
• Thanks for the comiseration... being indecisive is such a curse. Sigh. It's why is practically hyperventilate in a cafeteria line :o) . nt - Robin in Tx 21:34 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: What is it with some of us homeschoolers? Why do we want to buy EVERY curriculum we lay eyes on and combine them somehow?!? ARRRRRRRGHHHH!!! If only I didn't have to sleep, maybe I could do all that I want to do by the year 2015! - Kelly 20:09 Jun 20 (0)
• Oh, sweetie. You are singing my song. Darn it all - when I started homeschooling, NONE of this great stuff was available! nt - Ria 19:13 Jun 20 (0)
• Oh, I have sooooo btdt. A little over a year ago . . . - Jackie in AR 18:14 Jun 20 (1)
  • Oh my... that must be why I keep hanging on to all this stuff... I am DETERMINED to get my money out of it someday! LOLOL - Robin in Tx 21:35 Jun 20 (0)
• I tend to be more like Michelle T. :o) (Wasn't sure whether to put a smile there or a sad face!) Nevertheless... - Donna A. 17:36 Jun 20 (6)
  • The key to my success . . . ;-) - Luann in ID 18:24 Jun 20 (5)
    • That's why I get so apprehensive...I only have ONE child. I've GOT to try everything out on her!!!! :-) - Tory in FL 18:34 Jun 20 (4)
      • Same here!!! Our poor daughters! nt - Robin in Tx 21:38 Jun 20 (0)
      • Besides, what's wrong with 3 history programs, 2 math, and 2 LA? (Just kidding...sorta!) - Donna A. 21:22 Jun 20 (2)
        • Hey, at least we homeschoolers keep Ikea in business! Gotta have a truckload of billies! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 21:37 Jun 20 (1)
          • LOL! (nt) - Donna A. 8:48 Jun 21 (0)
• I´m there now! I just received my CW books because.. - Becky in Mexico 16:41 Jun 20 (2)
  • I think the key to CW is (drum roll....), - Bula Mama 17:25 Jun 20 (1)
    • Thank you!! I´m still reading it and figuring out how much time it will - Becky in Mexico I 8:01 Jun 21 (0)
• This is one reason I'm rarely on this board..... - bethinny 16:40 Jun 20 (1)
  • I've never related to "ignorance is bliss" to this degree! LOL About the tour... - Robin in Tx 21:42 Jun 20 (0)
• Here's what recently opened my eyes... - Rebecca in VA 16:33 Jun 20 (2)
  • Yikes. That's exactly why I haven't... - Donna A. 17:42 Jun 20 (1)
    • Sigh... see my response to Jackie above :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:44 Jun 20 (0)
• Well, some of us prefer buying many curriculums, and then not using or dropping them after the first month. At least you're using them! nt - Michelle T 16:22 Jun 20 (1)
  • Using them? Only in my dreams! LOL nt - Robin in Tx 21:43 Jun 20 (0)
• Oh, and then I could start thinking about high school. :o). nt - Robin in Tx 16:21 Jun 20 (1)
  • LOL!! Exactly! (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:16 Jun 20 (0)
• LOL!!! nt - Pensguys 16:14 Jun 20 (0)
• Yep, Robin. I feel your pain. I think it's a condition that worsens with the spring weather for some reason. nt - Luann in ID 16:14 Jun 20 (0)

Please help me re. Homeschool Tracker - Osmosis Mom 15:38 Jun 20 (10)

• Not sure if this is what you're asking, (m) - Jana(NC) 4:11 Jun 21 (0)
• Any more favorite tips for Tracker Plus? - Paula H 20:12 Jun 20 (1)
  • The best tips are found on the HST forum (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:29 Jun 21 (0)
• a backup simply means you need to back up your database in case - katilac 15:47 Jun 20 (6)
  • OK, I get that, so about the transcript etc. - Osmosis Mom 16:26 Jun 20 (5)
    • Yes, unless you choose to start fresh for some reason. (m, including transcript tip) - Bryan (a mom) 19:16 Jun 20 (3)
      • So must it be a "Course" to show up on the transcript? - Paula H 20:09 Jun 20 (2)
        • Courses are required for transcripts. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:24 Jun 21 (1)
          • Don't sell yourself short, Bryan! - Paula H 18:21 Jun 21 (0)
    • I don't know exactly, BUT....m - Pensguys 17:19 Jun 20 (0)

more curriculum questions :) Building thinking skills vs. Primary logic and Analogies for beginners...and art...<more> - cin 15:33 Jun 20 (2)

• After much consideration and having tried several art programs... - Lizzie in Ma 4:26 Jun 21 (0)
• forgot to add, dd is flying through primary thinking skills AND analogies for beginniers, and Lollipop Logic...it's her favorite subject!! (she's almost 5)<nt> - cin 15:35 Jun 20 (0)

Math ? Anyone used Scott Foresman and like it ? - Michelle 15:01 Jun 20 (5)

• Which Scott Foresman program? There is more than one out there... - Debra in CO 18:14 Jun 20 (0)
• When we used it long ago, we hated it, tossed it by, oh, October. Maybe it has improved since then. nt - Ellie 17:22 Jun 20 (0)
• All the private schools my older son was in used it and we used if for second grade. Only switched because there were rumors it was being discontinued. It's a very good, thorough program. nt - Regena in KY 17:19 Jun 20 (0)
• In short: we use it for Grades 1-2. m - Beth S 15:53 Jun 20 (0)
• I have a ps teacher friend that uses this in her 2nd grade classroom.... - Lottie J. 15:52 Jun 20 (0)

The Story of the 13 Colonies by Nothing New Press... - Chelle 15:01 Jun 20 (10)

• We love it, actually we love all of them. My dc listen to one of these every year since 1st . nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:29 Jun 21 (1)
  • Story of ... - Chelle 5:50 Jun 21 (0)
• My 2nd/3rd grader has really enjoyed it as a read aloud (and my K5 sits in as well). nt - Sarahas4 19:29 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: The Story of the 13 Colonies by Nothing New Press... - ldee 15:34 Jun 20 (0)
• Those ages might be a little young. (m) - Jackie in AR 15:17 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks, Jackie... - Chelle 15:29 Jun 20 (0)
• Yes and yes. Very nice book. :) nt - Ria 15:14 Jun 20 (3)
  • Ria, question about the book lists... - Chelle 15:27 Jun 20 (2)
    • Wow... - Ria 16:58 Jun 20 (1)
      • No, there's a book list in the edition I just purchased new and it has a copyright of 2002. (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:18 Jun 20 (0)

We received our art history/appreciation books today....Masterpieces up Close - Julie in AK 14:47 Jun 20 (2)

• On closer inspection, the language used in "Art Book for Children" is really simplistic. - Julie in AK 15:13 Jun 20 (0)
• The Cindy Sherman photograph that is in "The Art Book for Children" - Julie in AK 14:59 Jun 20 (0)

OK Latin Scholars..... Need some help. How would you say..... - Jackie in WY 14:30 Jun 20 (0)

Has anyone ever sold their homeschool record keeping software? (m) - Sharon in SC 14:28 Jun 20 (4)

• If she's using the original discs, this is probably not a licensing issue. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 19:20 Jun 20 (2)
  • I was a trainer/support person in a former life (m) - Bryan (a mom) 7:33 Jun 21 (0)
  • Thanks, Bryan. I'll be sure to give you a holler if we can't get things going with this! nt - Sharon in SC 19:55 Jun 20 (0)
• BTW, I've tried to contact Homeschool Chronicles with this question but their website is no longer there. nt - Sharon in SC 15:32 Jun 20 (0)

Looking for writing program that teaches writing the way Rod and Staff does?... - Greta Lea:) 14:12 Jun 20 (5)

• Understanding Writing by Susan Bradrick m - Nanci in WA 7:08 Jun 21 (0)
• Take a look at - MIch elle 14:20 Jun 20 (3)
  • Wow! That looks good! I wonder how long it's been around - mom2abcd 22:12 Jun 20 (2)
    • Check the high school board - MIch elle 10:17 Jun 21 (1)
      • Thanks, MIch elle. I'll mosey over to the hs board. nt - mom2abcd 20:46 Jun 21 (0)

Logic for 5th grade?.... - bethinny 14:00 Jun 20 (6)

• My son's been enjoying the Blast Off With Logic series. Rainbow carries them. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:24 Jun 21 (1)
  • Another vote for this series! Also very good for that age are... - Lori D. 7:23 Jun 21 (0)
• We love Dandylion Logic. They go through 5th. RR has them. nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:30 Jun 21 (0)
• We used Mindbenders. I *think* we got them from RRC, maybe? nt - Regena in KY 14:27 Jun 20 (0)
• dd9 loves Mind Benders - MBL 14:09 Jun 20 (0)
• We like Mind Benders... - Heather in VA 14:03 Jun 20 (0)

Making schedules for the fall: what is your timing with Spelling Workout? (m) - my4cowboys 13:48 Jun 20 (6)

• Re: Making schedules for the fall: what is your timing with Spelling Workout? (m) - Mary in WA State 20:48 Jun 20 (0)
• I have my dd follow this schedule- - SusanAR 15:17 Jun 20 (0)
• In years when we're only covering one book, we do a lesson a week.....(m) - Regena in KY 14:29 Jun 20 (0)
• We generally do a lesson a week... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 14:01 Jun 20 (0)
• Depends... - AK 13:59 Jun 20 (0)
• We do a lesson (with oral OR written test) each time we do spelling (2x /week). nt. - Julie in AK 13:57 Jun 20 (0)

Elementary Greek 1 -- too much for 3rd grade? m - profmom 13:32 Jun 20 (5)

• Thanks guys! nt - profmom 11:50 Jun 21 (0)
• Re: Elementary Greek 1 -- too much for 3rd grade? m - Heather in OH 10:17 Jun 21 (0)
• I don't think so...(m) - Mungo 14:03 Jun 20 (2)
  • I'm holding off with my rising 3rd grader (m) - Kim in MO 14:26 Jun 20 (1)
    • Sorry--meant to put this under the original post. nt - Kim in MO 14:27 Jun 20 (0)

Henty books........anywhere to read for free online? nt - Shannon in CA 13:28 Jun 20 (6)

• Henty books are available free at Manybooks.net (full link inside) - LB in CA 7:52 Jun 21 (0)
• Lost Classics Books has samples of some of the Henty books. www.lostclassicsbooks.com (nt) - Peggy in Va 13:37 Jun 20 (4)
  • Amazon also has samples to view. Hope this helps. (nt) - Peggy in Va 13:39 Jun 20 (3)
    • I want the whole text. My library has very few and I really don't want to buy any right now. nt - Shannon in CA 13:45 Jun 20 (2)
      • I just checked and the Gutenberg Project has Henty books to read/print online. www.gutenberg.org Hope this helps - Peggy - Peggy in Va 13:56 Jun 20 (1)
        • Perfect.....thanks Peggy! nt. - Shannon in CA 14:13 Jun 20 (0)

Pathway readers -- best place to buy? m - profmom 13:22 Jun 20 (2)

• Re: Pathway readers -- best place to buy? m - Ria 15:16 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks for the idea! m - profmom 19:34 Jun 20 (0)

Would it be terrible if my 3rd and 4th graders did NOT have a formal writing program next year? - Rhonda in TX 13:19 Jun 20 (8)

• I consider copywork/dictation/written narration to in fact be a writing program. - LH 17:25 Jun 20 (1)
  • You're right. Thanks. It helps me relax about this. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 20:27 Jun 20 (0)
• I didn't use a formal writing program till 6th grade - Kim 14:53 Jun 20 (1)
  • Good points. Thanks! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 20:25 Jun 20 (0)
• They'll do fine!... My 12yo ds has Asperger's syndrome... - Greta Lea:) 14:07 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks! This is great! - Rhonda in TX 14:32 Jun 20 (0)
• My answer to your specific question is no. - Kristine out of lurking 13:59 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks. I'm still new to homeschooling and I don't want to mess it up! :) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 14:34 Jun 20 (0)

Heather in VA, a piece for your copybook...we used it this am... - Magic Wand 12:42 Jun 20 (1)

• Oh very nice!! Thanks nt - Heather in VA 13:28 Jun 20 (0)

I am looking for biographies of scientists to go with our study of Physics and Chemistry in the fall. Dcs are 6th and 3rd. nt - MI Mom 12:24 Jun 20 (3)

• Here are a few....(m) - Regena in KY 14:38 Jun 20 (0)
• From a Christian perspective... - Midwest Momma 14:14 Jun 20 (0)
• We absolutely loved COFA's Albert Einstein. Don't miss it. nt - SLB 13:27 Jun 20 (0)

Geography again -- Runkle Geography? - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:21 Jun 20 (4)

• yep, definititely not for younger kids. nt - Peela 5:50 Jun 21 (0)
• I asked this exact question last week, and all responses indicated that it was too advanced even for smart youngsters. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 12:56 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks, and sorry for the repeat.. I should have searched the board first! :( n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:12 Jun 20 (0)
• Still looking through the catalog -- how about Daily Geography? n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 12:26 Jun 20 (0)

Poll - What writing (not handwriting) curriculum do you use? What do you like about it? What do you not like? nt - MeganP 12:14 Jun 20 (7)

• You said NOT handwriting - Right?!?!? We use R&S....m - Julieofsardis 21:13 Jun 20 (1)
  • OOPS! Reading too fast! nt - profmom 5:32 Jun 21 (0)
• A Reason for Handwriting -- for 3rd grade and up (for cursive practice with scripture & daily sections to complete). m - profmom 19:39 Jun 20 (0)
• I like Getty-Dubay Italic. - Charlotte 15:45 Jun 20 (1)
  • We used this for manuscript, and change to modern traditional cursive. m - profmom 19:50 Jun 20 (0)
• I'm waiting for responses too -- I still need to find something for ds (8)... n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 14:30 Jun 20 (0)
• Oh yea, and what age are your dc? nt - MeganP 12:15 Jun 20 (0)

anyone used MODG syllabus for Henle Latin? (m) - Katie in Ny 11:40 Jun 20 (4)

• I own this. - LH 12:18 Jun 20 (3)
  • hmmm...kind of expensive for just the quizzes. Tx! (nm) - Katie in Ny 19:14 Jun 20 (2)
    • In fairness to MODG, there is more than "quizzes" but the schedule - LH 21:30 Jun 20 (1)
      • yes, it does. i suspect we'll take the same approach. nm - Katie in Ny 9:02 Jun 21 (0)

Can someone give me the website for Winter Promise? Thanks nt - Kate in CA 11:21 Jun 20 (2)

• Hi Kate. It's http://www.winterpromise.com/ (link only inside) - Jilligan 11:32 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thanks Jilligan!! nt - Kate in CA 11:49 Jun 20 (0)

Question about portfolio assessments? - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 11:19 Jun 20 (7)

• Well, I'm in Florida, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 12:49 Jun 20 (3)
  • I'm glad it was helpful! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:31 Jun 21 (0)
  • Thanks for all that info, that is really helpful! nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 17:16 Jun 20 (0)
  • Jenny, thank you for such a wonderful step by step example of how to do a portfolio... - Angel 15:29 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: Question about portfolio assessments? - RAS in Oh 12:12 Jun 20 (2)
  • Thank you for that website...I will check it out tonight. nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 17:11 Jun 20 (0)
  • Thank you for that website...I will check it out tonight. nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 17:11 Jun 20 (0)

Handwriting without Tears - Cursive - Sue in WA 11:16 Jun 20 (5)

• I didn't get the teacher's manual but buy a lot of the special paper. I think the paper is the most important part for us! (nt) - EKS 16:21 Jun 20 (2)
  • How is the paper different? Would paper with the middle broken line work? - Sue in WA 16:58 Jun 20 (1)
    • We didn't use the special paper & did fine (nt) - Julie in MN 18:16 Jun 20 (0)
• We began with HWT Cursive... - Angel 15:06 Jun 20 (0)
• My son started with the cursive without learning the HWT print...(m) - Tamy 12:17 Jun 20 (0)

Still out on a limb with science and driving myself crazy. I've looked at Noeo, RS4K, and Harcourt 4th grade and I can't make up my mind. I want to combine.. - Peggy in Va 11:02 Jun 20 (14)

• Okay, you've piqued my curiousity...about Harcourt (m) - Carrie 19:31 Jun 20 (4)
  • I saw the book at a local hs conference. Kolbe Academy uses the 4th grade Harcourt for 3/4 grades. Harcourt 6 for ... - Peggy in Va 4:59 Jun 21 (1)
    • Peggy, thanks for telling me where I can find this! (nt) - Carrie 5:51 Jun 21 (0)
  • I'll try to link a sample... - Michelle in AL 19:51 Jun 20 (1)
    • Thanks for the link, I'm going to take a look right now! (nm) - Carrie 5:49 Jun 21 (0)
• If you're looking for a sweeping view of science I would go with Harcourt...... - Christy in CO 18:53 Jun 20 (0)
• I'm using Harcourt & have used RS4K in the past... - Michelle in AL 13:49 Jun 20 (2)
  • This is why we combine Harcourt with Apologia Elementary (m) - flpeggy 5:19 Jun 21 (0)
  • No tomato throwing here. You just put my fears into words. I remember seeing that look in my youngest sons eyes when we tested last year. I hadn't thought... - Peggy in Va 14:06 Jun 20 (0)
• I vote for RS4K...don't forget dc will get *more* physics later...they are young! (nt) - Julie in AK 13:09 Jun 20 (0)
• I just went through this and did something pretty unorthodox for me - Chris in CA 12:01 Jun 20 (1)
  • I sort of did the same thing. - SolaMichella 13:22 Jun 20 (0)
• Have you looked at My World Science... - Heather in VA 11:22 Jun 20 (1)
  • Heather - I'm laughing - you're not making things worse - you just reminded me that I forgot one. Yes, I've looked at MWS and it too loks nice too. Maybe this is all a bad dream and I'll wake up in the morning and the curriculum fairy will have left me a present. One can hope, right? Thanks though. (nt) - Peggy in Va 11:58 Jun 20 (0)

DIVE CD for Saxon: Anyone use this with a Linux OS? OR What software does this actually run on? (m) - Lady_Dulcinea 11:00 Jun 20 (1)

• Yes, it's Quicktime movies--no other software needed. nt - Laura in CT 14:10 Jun 20 (0)

Has anyone used Visual Link Spanish? Looking for reviews/recommendations for Spanish programs for a 3rd grader - LB in CA 10:19 Jun 20 (2)

• I'm using & plan to start it with my 7th grader..... - Michelle in AL 13:54 Jun 20 (1)
  • Thank you so much for the info. I guess I'll wait on this one :) - LB in CA 14:00 Jun 20 (0)

Would doing both The Lively Art of Writing AND The Elegant Essay be redundant? nt - Luann in ID 10:02 Jun 20 (1)

• Sorry, I meant to ask this on the high school board. However, if anyone here knows the answer, fire away. nt - Luann in ID 10:04 Jun 20 (0)

Question about Lingua Angelica... - Wendi 9:53 Jun 20 (5)

• I found a deal on a set back when we were doing Prima... - Debra in CO 14:54 Jun 20 (0)
• We listen to the songs and will start LC1 this fall... - WendyWords 10:58 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: Question about Lingua Angelica... - LatinaRepublicana 10:55 Jun 20 (0)
• Yes, absolutely. Buy the Songbook as well -- you'll need it to learn the lyrics properly. Add the workbooks in a year or two. :o) nt - abbeyej 10:25 Jun 20 (0)
• That's my plan....m - Pensguys 9:58 Jun 20 (0)

Talk to me about Portfolios for storing art work - Nancy in Oh 9:52 Jun 20 (2)

• What we did... - Kelli in CT 8:23 Jun 21 (0)
• This was asked a little while ago.... - KEB 17:47 Jun 20 (0)

Help! on overload LCC ?s, MFW ?s going crazy - Michelle in CA 9:50 Jun 20 (3)

• my two cents... - Donna T. 13:33 Jun 20 (1)
  • I would agree with Donna... - mom2abcd 22:28 Jun 20 (0)
• I am sort of in the same spot.... - Laurie 10:36 Jun 20 (0)

Scheduling a Latin-Centered day. - Crissy in WA 9:07 Jun 20 (7)

• Size 7 - mine ds's is size 10.... - MIch elle 14:14 Jun 20 (0)
• I've been working on this all week for my rising 1st graders - Dawn in TN 12:42 Jun 20 (0)
• How does that work staggering the grammar once a week, lit once a week, - LH 9:50 Jun 20 (2)
  • My initial thought is... - Crissy 9:59 Jun 20 (1)
    • Actually, now that I look back at the schedule... - Crissy 10:16 Jun 20 (0)
• I was *just* coming to post a similar question :o) - Yevrah 9:47 Jun 20 (1)
  • I also have a rising second grader. - Crissy 9:52 Jun 20 (0)

Stopping Phonics? Stopping Handwriting? I'm trying to eliminate "busywork" for the fall - threelops 8:25 Jun 20 (7)

• Thanks! Ds6.5 will be dropping handwriting for sure (m) - threelops 16:37 Jun 20 (0)
• About handwriting . . . - Kristine out of lurking 10:36 Jun 20 (0)
• Keep penmanship for DS 5.5 (it sounds like he needs it), (more) - Lisa in VA 9:28 Jun 20 (0)
• Another vote to stop! And a perspective ... - KPzz 9:24 Jun 20 (0)
• Could you do the ETC orally? - Laura in China 9:09 Jun 20 (0)
• Eliminate the Busywork! - catalinakel 9:02 Jun 20 (0)
• I say drop the handwriting and use it during copywork...instruct as needed. nt - Pensguys 8:26 Jun 20 (0)

I just found a great resource for supplementing history... - MeganP 8:09 Jun 20 (1)

• Thank-you! (nt) - Laura in OH 9:07 Jun 20 (0)

So what grade would you recommend starting Elementary Greek? (m) - Rebecca 7:58 Jun 20 (1)

• We did both Greek and Latin this year with no problems. - Nanci in WA 8:29 Jun 20 (0)

Can I ask a favor from someone with Sing, Spell Read & Write? (m) - Kisa in CA 7:49 Jun 20 (1)

• I don't seem to have mine anymore. - Ida 10:49 Jun 20 (0)

Be a Jackson Pollock like artist - Carol 7:34 Jun 20 (2)

• Oh, how fun! nt - SolaMichella 9:30 Jun 20 (0)
• that is fun! nt - LatinaRepublicana 8:58 Jun 20 (0)

What is AWOA? Thanks! - LaMere Academy 7:28 Jun 20 (4)

• The website is www.learning-adventures.org - Lisa 9:37 Jun 20 (0)
• This is written by Learning Adventures you - Chris in CA 8:59 Jun 20 (1)
  • Actually it is www.learning-adventures.org nt - Chris in CA 9:37 Jun 20 (0)
• A World Of Adventure ( a unit study) - savedbygrace 7:42 Jun 20 (0)

American History for 5-8th graders..suggestions? -m - Mary in WA State 7:22 Jun 20 (5)

• Thanks -- as usual I learned something! Mom2-3, let us know how SL 3/4 works for you this year. -- nt - Mary in WA State 20:40 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: American History for 5-8th graders..suggestions? -m - Mom2-3 12:55 Jun 20 (0)
• my library has A Hisotry of US (Hakim) that I plan on using (unless something better comes along) - and the price is right nt - BMC 12:09 Jun 20 (0)
• You might take a look at . . . - Jackie in AR 11:21 Jun 20 (0)
• Well, there is All-American History published by Bright Ideas Press. nt - Deece in MN 10:30 Jun 20 (0)

Are all of the teacher instruction DVDs necessary for IEW? nt - lizh 7:12 Jun 20 (1)

• Well, you could read the book IEW is based on... - WendyWords 8:03 Jun 20 (0)

Saxon sequence using the hardback texts - unsinkable 6:24 Jun 20 (11)

• saxon told me to skip 1/2 rather than 8/7 . . . - kate in seattle 8:25 Jun 20 (1)
  • Now. Old editions: skip 8/7; New editions: skip 1/2. Right? nt - mom2abcd 22:34 Jun 20 (0)
• 87, Algebra 1/2, Algebra I, Algebra II....nm - Debbie 6:29 Jun 20 (8)
  • Thanks, Debbie. Is there any option to skip 87? I thought I had heard that it is mainly for review. Thanks. nft - unsinkable 6:44 Jun 20 (7)
    • Just my 2 cents about which book to skip...... - Debbie in BNA 14:36 Jun 23 (0)
    • You can skip either... - Jann in TX 7:09 Jun 20 (2)
      • I think I get it (more) - unsinkable 7:19 Jun 20 (1)
        • Re: I think I get it (more) - BAMA5 13:10 Jun 20 (0)
    • I don't use Saxon, but I checked it out and talked to the Saxon Reps at our State Conference and she said you could go into Pre-Alg. from 7/6. nt - Christy in CO 7:08 Jun 20 (2)
      • 8/7 and Algebra 1/2 are both pre-algebra texts. nt - Jann in TX 7:10 Jun 20 (1)
        • Re: 8/7 and Algebra 1/2 are both pre-algebra texts. nt - Francie in CA 14:19 Jun 20 (0)

Do you know of a Geography course I could use that isn't textbook?...........m - DianeJM 6:21 Jun 20 (21)

• You could use the series Enchantment of the World to do world geo.....(m) - Regena in KY 10:28 Jun 20 (1)
  • Never heard of this; I will take a look; sounds good. Thank you! - DianeJM 12:09 Jun 20 (0)
• Well, one option is to pull it together yourself with various resources... - Lori D. 7:43 Jun 20 (2)
  • Wonderful suggestions; if I really dig into planning this, it could be totally awesome! Thank you.......m - DianeJM 12:07 Jun 20 (1)
    • And while our geography will be for 7th/8th grade, I'd be happy to email you my list of resources. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 15:29 Jun 20 (0)
• Galloping the Globe or Cantering the Country? nt - Kisa in CA 7:31 Jun 20 (4)
  • Would you use it as a supplement with a 9th grader? - DianeJM 7:38 Jun 20 (3)
    • These two programs were written for the 5-8 age range. No way could she beef them up enough for high school. (nt) - Donna A. 7:53 Jun 20 (2)
      • Hanging my head. =( Sorry, bad suggestion. nt - Kisa in CA 9:09 Jun 20 (1)
        • But thanks anyway!.........nt - DianeJM 12:08 Jun 20 (0)
• Geography puzzles? We are doing continents and global puzzles this summer. (nt) - Claire 7:14 Jun 20 (1)
  • We can definitely use puzzles, but I need more for high school credit; I posted on the hs board too. Thanks.....nt - DianeJM 7:42 Jun 20 (0)
• Marco Polo: The Travels... - Donna A. 7:07 Jun 20 (1)
  • This looks excellent, thanks......nt - DianeJM 7:32 Jun 20 (0)
• Ambleside online - MIch elle 7:00 Jun 20 (1)
  • Great ideas, thenks..........nt - DianeJM 7:33 Jun 20 (0)
• Check out Social Studies School Service... - Danielle 6:58 Jun 20 (1)
  • Wow, I didn't know this existed. Thanks.......nt - DianeJM 7:35 Jun 20 (0)
• Mapping the World By Heart? - unsinkable 6:46 Jun 20 (2)
  • Re: Mapping the World By Heart? - unsinkable 6:46 Jun 20 (1)
    • Thanks for taking the effort to link TWICE! I will take a look..........nt - DianeJM 7:37 Jun 20 (0)

LA question for 2/3 grade? - jen210 6:05 Jun 20 (6)

• Haven't used FLL, yet -- but have used Abeka for 2 years... - Lisa in VA 6:35 Jun 20 (0)
• Shurley covers everything you want. - Kristine out of lurking 6:23 Jun 20 (4)
  • Kristine, about combining levels... - Magic Wand 10:44 Jun 20 (3)
    • I'd choose Level 3, and I would absolutely combine the two dc! - Kristine out of lurking 11:18 Jun 20 (2)
      • Hey - you're an expert!...I also phoned Shurley this am - Magic Wand 12:02 Jun 20 (1)
        • About the jingles . . . - Kristine out of lurking 14:02 Jun 20 (0)

recommended atlas for logic stage? - Karen in VA 6:04 Jun 20 (0)

Does Homeschool tracker basic edition allow you to bump your lessons??..m - Cinthya 6:01 Jun 20 (12)

• How do you bump w/ the Plus? I just bought it - Paula H 8:02 Jun 20 (7)
  • select TOOLS then RESCHEDULE and be mindful of which boxes are/aren't - LH 9:53 Jun 20 (6)
    • COOL! I did it; it worked; it was VERY useful - Paula H 19:55 Jun 20 (0)
    • What does this "to bump" mean?? - Osmosis Mom 10:32 Jun 20 (4)
      • "To bump" means rescheduling....m - Pensguys 10:43 Jun 20 (3)
        • OK, I could understand that!!!! - Osmosis Mom 14:14 Jun 20 (2)
          • I'm glad! m... - Pensguys 15:42 Jun 20 (0)
          • os, the selling point to plus for me was the lesson planner /m - katilac 14:54 Jun 20 (0)
• I use the basic here (m) - Tammyla 7:54 Jun 20 (0)
• I owned basic which I thought served me "fine enough" UNTIL I bought PLUS and - LH 7:50 Jun 20 (1)
  • Yep. I do think you can reschedule in Basic (m) - threelops 8:34 Jun 20 (0)
• I don't think Basic will let you bump. That's why I bought the Plus. I have really liked the Plus version. It's well worth the $35 and the support is outstanding. And you can transfer.(nt) - Amy Jo 6:43 Jun 20 (0)

What are your thoughts on Artistic Pursuits K-3rd level?... - MI Mom 4:56 Jun 20 (5)

• We love this and use both K-3 and 4-6 - KateW 20:37 Jun 20 (0)
• Love it. My children enjoy it and I think the format is wonderful. nt - Gigi 8:18 Jun 20 (0)
• I've used Books 1 and 2 and..... - Donelda 6:02 Jun 20 (0)
• I have the K-3 and plan on using it this year (m) - Andrea in MA 5:47 Jun 20 (0)
• The review on The Old Schoolhouse mag website convinced me, now I have to wait and save my pennies. I hate waiting! :( nt - Lizzie in MA 5:11 Jun 20 (0)

Developmental Math - has anyone tried it? - julie 3:47 Jun 20 (2)

• We have..... - Linda (Australia) 7:36 Jun 20 (1)
  • We also use them, as a supplement... - Kash 7:50 Jun 20 (0)

What can I do to improve dc handwriting? - MeganP 23:59 Jun 19 (9)

• Thank you (sm) - MeganP 8:12 Jun 20 (0)
• Callirobics is helpful to some children. Link inside.... - Claire 7:16 Jun 20 (0)
• Two things I can suggest (m) - Lady_Dulcinea 6:54 Jun 20 (0)
• Do they do copywork? I found HWOT worked wonders (m) - Tammyla 6:24 Jun 20 (0)
• Re: What can I do to improve dc handwriting? - Debi 5:05 Jun 20 (0)
• My 2cents... - Janis in DE 4:40 Jun 20 (0)
• I too have sons that most of the time could care less about their handwriting. My 22 had what I would have considered horrible handwriting whenhe was that age and now its great. My other two ds... - Peggy in Va 4:24 Jun 20 (0)
• How about starting a typing program? That's what they will be using at work or college. (nt) - Julie in AK 0:03 Jun 20 (1)
  • I bought Typing Instructor Deluxe a couple of years ago. - MeganP 3:17 Jun 20 (0)

Can you use JAG 2x/week or is this missing the point?... - Magic Wand 23:29 Jun 19 (6)

• Im here!!! Yes, we did it 2x per week rather than daily and it worked fine! - Mama Owl 9:00 Jun 20 (1)
  • Gotcha, thanks. nt - Magic Wand 9:10 Jun 20 (0)
• We did JAG daily but at the one lesson per WEEK rate, not one lesson per day as it is set up. - LH 7:54 Jun 20 (1)
  • You clever girl... - Magic Wand 8:46 Jun 20 (0)
• I plan on using it 4 x per week and stretching it throughout the year. If we complete it before years end we'll finish up with a usage workbook. m - Stacy in NJ 5:36 Jun 20 (1)
  • Okay, you're probably right...I was just trying - Magic Wand 8:49 Jun 20 (0)

What subjects do you teach for K and 2nd? nt - Terri in WA 23:26 Jun 19 (8)

• this fall I'll have a K'er tagging ong w/ my 7th and 4th graders [m] - Peek a Boo 10:42 Jun 20 (1)
  • *along* :-) nt - Peek a Boo -time for a new keyboard!! 10:43 Jun 20 (0)
• I've got one going into 2nd & one just finishing K (m) - threelops 9:33 Jun 20 (0)
• Hi! I dont have K or 2nd grade anymore.. but.. - LisaWA 8:53 Jun 20 (0)
• Phonics and math with lots of read alouds... - Sandy in Indy 7:06 Jun 20 (0)
• For K this year... - RhondaM. 5:14 Jun 20 (0)
• I have a 2nd grader this year....Kindergartener next year... - Kelly in VA 4:09 Jun 20 (1)
  • Doing K & 2nd too :D - Lisa in VA 4:46 Jun 20 (0)

Speaking of SL and SOTW... I've been curious about something... it seems odd to me that SL would incorporate SOTW into their 6th and 7th grade program. Isn't SOTW a little young for those ages? I'm just curious... wondering how this has worked for those who've done it. nt - Robin in Tx 22:11 Jun 19 (4)

• SL and SOTW......They ALSO read 2 Genevieve Foster books, as well as use the Usborne Encyclopedia of World HIstory. The 2 SOTW books are just a part. nt - Kayleen Todd 14:56 Jun 20 (0)
• People always talk about how SOTW is good for lower grammar....so how come I have learned SO MUCH from reading it?!?!? :-) nt - WTMindy 8:35 Jun 20 (0)
• I think what makes it a bit more challenging at this level is that they go through at a fast pace - 2 books/year. nt - Christy in CO 7:10 Jun 20 (0)
• As a spine, SOTW is most appropriate for the lower grades. - Kristine out of lurking 22:57 Jun 19 (0)

SOTW Schedule??? (m) - Kelly 21:01 Jun 19 (6)

• You have email from me. nt. - Yvette S. 8:27 Jun 20 (0)
• What kind of a schedule do you need? - Arch At Home 4:16 Jun 20 (1)
  • Here's what we do... - Greta Lea:) 5:24 Jun 20 (0)
• yes! -- check Paula's Archives [m] - Peek a Boo 21:16 Jun 19 (2)
  • Re: yes! -- check Paula's Archives [m] - Kelly 21:55 Jun 19 (1)
    • hm. I coulda swore there was a few year-long schedules somewhere, but - Peek a Boo 0:00 Jun 21 (0)

Science - Vgarr 20:40 Jun 19 (2)

• It might be Real Science...m - KRC 22:19 Jun 19 (1)
  • Oops. It's www.classicalHOMEeducation.com. New link inside. - KRC 22:23 Jun 19 (0)

R&S vs. Shurley Grammar - Julie 20:32 Jun 19 (7)

• Actually... - mom2abcd 7:38 Jun 20 (4)
  • Re: Actually... - Julie 16:14 Jun 20 (3)
    • Rod & Staff has writing (not necessarily creative writing) - mom2abcd 20:51 Jun 20 (2)
      • Shurley has writing, but SWB doesn't *recommend* the writing component of Shurley. So you're partly right. ;o) (nt) - Donna A. 9:18 Jun 22 (0)
      • Shurley does include writing.... - Ellie 6:20 Jun 21 (0)
• We're starting our 3rd year of R&S and we love it. However, I did consider Shurley. I asked my 22 yos just how important he thought actual diagramming was as oppossed to just knowing... - Peggy in Va 5:17 Jun 20 (0)
• Lots of variables here... - GVA 5:01 Jun 20 (0)

Anyone using Winston Grammar....what are you using for 'punctuation' and such?..NT - Tammy 19:38 Jun 19 (1)

• We used Winston for parts of speech; for the "and such" we used... - Lori D. 22:42 Jun 19 (0)

Thinking ahead...what do you use after SOTW....? - Kelly in VA 18:42 Jun 19 (4)

• I'm starting with 5th next year and decided to go with Mystery of History... - MeganP 22:31 Jun 19 (0)
• I decided to go with Tapestry of Grace when we get there.... - WTMindy 20:16 Jun 19 (0)
• just a suggestion..... - Peela 19:56 Jun 19 (0)
• For logic...(m) - Regena in KY 19:03 Jun 19 (0)

Multiplication drills - recommendations on your favorites? (Workbooks & CD ROM) - mel 17:46 Jun 19 (15)

• WOW! just logged on to all the great responses - I'm going to check them all out. Thank you so much! - mel 20:38 Jun 20 (0)
• TimezAttack software... teaches and drills -m - Kathie in VA 21:20 Jun 19 (0)
• QuarterMile Math software done for 10 minutes a day - Claire 19:56 Jun 19 (0)
• Oooo...I'm here too, just got turned onto something new today... - Magic Wand 19:52 Jun 19 (10)
  • Would you mind describing this? Is it something I could make for my ds? nt - Jenn in Mo 20:39 Jun 19 (9)
    • Thank you all so much! This sounds like exactly what we need! (m) - Jenn in mo 17:21 Jun 20 (0)
    • For $25 just buy it-- it will work better and be easier. Kisa in CA - mom2abcd 21:56 Jun 19 (4)
      • Did someone call my name? (m) - Kisa in CA 22:04 Jun 19 (3)
        • Is there a link to exactly what to buy and where? thanks nt - Debbie 5:04 Jun 20 (2)
          • Yes, here you go.... - Kisa in CA 7:36 Jun 20 (1)
            • found it! Thank you. nt - Debbie 9:39 Jun 20 (0)
    • I just lost my post...grrr...read the link enclosed and I'll try explaining again later...sorry... - Magic Wand 21:05 Jun 19 (2)
      • Thank you! nt - Jenn in mo 17:19 Jun 20 (0)
      • Yeah, you got an answer. I'm so excited to buy this! nt - Magic Wand 22:07 Jun 19 (0)
• love Calculadders MasterPaks 1 and 2 (CDRoms) nt - Peela 18:28 Jun 19 (0)

Book rec's needed for microscope work... - Anita 17:22 Jun 19 (4)

• Usborne makes a great Complete Book of the Microscope with internet links. nt - Amy in OH 17:46 Jun 19 (2)
  • I second this book, I didn't have much luck with the protozoa stuff from Tobin's Lab. nt - Laura R (FL) 3:42 Jun 20 (0)
  • We really like this book! nt - Regena in KY 18:06 Jun 19 (0)
• Microscope book and protozoa kit - Brenda 17:37 Jun 19 (0)

Need some advice. I think I am suffering burnout... - Kim 16:32 Jun 19 (6)

• Either get the DIVE CD and do a lesson daily or consider (m) - Tammyla 6:21 Jun 20 (0)
• My ds was doing OK in 7/6 for a while, but then.... - Sue Scott Wellons 22:01 Jun 19 (0)
• BTDT - There's hope..... - Busy Mom 21:58 Jun 19 (0)
• Saxon could simply not be the right math program for him..... - Claire 19:37 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Need some advice. I think I am suffering burnout... - Bama5 18:51 Jun 19 (0)
• Saxon could simply not be the right math program for him..... - Claire 17:42 Jun 19 (0)

Help!! - - - History - I am sooo not sure what to do....(5th) - BMC 16:30 Jun 19 (4)

• your basic decision... - Katie in Ny 6:36 Jun 20 (0)
• I struggled with a similar situation - Sue in St Pete 5:04 Jun 20 (0)
• Yes, I struggled like this. ...m - KRC 22:13 Jun 19 (0)
• Take a step back - Brenda 17:47 Jun 19 (0)

Anyone tried the NEWLY REVISED-Diana Waring's Ancient Civilizations & the Bible Student Manual & Teacher's Gd.? Link.... - D.Ann 15:56 Jun 19 (0)

The phonics road to spelling and reading - Summer 15:53 Jun 19 (4)

• Summer - Phonics Road is pretty new... - Heather in VA 10:18 Jun 20 (0)
• More money doesn't mean a better program....... - Claire 19:53 Jun 19 (2)
  • Background info, maybe point me a diff. direction or add input you might have? - summer 21:35 Jun 19 (1)
    • BTDT with a great reader, poor speller and writer. How old is your child? - Claire 7:50 Jun 20 (0)

First day back, help... - Magic Wand 15:47 Jun 19 (17)

• Re: First day back, help... - Tammyla 6:41 Jun 20 (1)
  • Yes, my concern exactly... - Magic Wand 8:57 Jun 20 (0)
• Do you have a schedule whereby you alternate days? - Julie in AK 16:00 Jun 19 (14)
  • Modified Shurley English idea I got from someone on this board (which I could remember who)... - Greta Lea:) 18:26 Jun 19 (9)
    • You might be talking about me... :) - Kim in MO 5:00 Jun 20 (5)
      • Kim...we've crossed paths - yet again... - Magic Wand 9:01 Jun 20 (4)
        • Yes, here we are again! ... - Kim in MO 9:49 Jun 20 (3)
          • My experience has been so similar... - Magic Wand 10:26 Jun 20 (2)
            • Do you ever wonder . . . - Kim in MO 14:33 Jun 20 (1)
              • I'd like to respond intelligently, but I've used up my quota of brain cells for the day! - Magic Wand 15:39 Jun 20 (0)
    • Thank you, I will certainly print this out and keep it in mind... - Magic Wand 19:48 Jun 19 (2)
      • I still think you need application....she might now be so upset if she sees it in use...since she asks WHY she has to study it. nt - Pensguys 3:45 Jun 20 (1)
        • Yes, I think application would definitely be purposeful. It's the how... - Magic Wand 9:02 Jun 20 (0)
  • I think what our summer is going to end up like is... - Julie in AK 16:04 Jun 19 (3)
    • Julie in AK, you're sweet...may I ask... - Magic Wand 16:14 Jun 19 (2)
      • And maybe you should have started back more *gently*... - Julie in AK 23:47 Jun 19 (1)
        • About homeschooling year-round... - Magic Wand 9:08 Jun 20 (0)

Can someone help me with SOTW 4 Table of contents/index? - Laura R (FL) 15:17 Jun 19 (11)

• Hope this helps. Not to many of those topics listed in the index--i'm wondering why. - happymainemom 15:48 Jun 19 (10)
  • Re: SOTW 4 index - Julie in AK 16:12 Jun 19 (9)
    • History of Science -- who is the author or publisher? nt - happymainemom 17:24 Jun 19 (6)
      • Might be Story of Science by Joy Hakim? nt - Sue in St Pete 18:04 Jun 19 (5)
        • Yep, that's the one I was thinking of. (nt) - Julie in AK, who is thinking of changing her board name to "Click, Clack, Moo." 23:50 Jun 19 (4)
          • Also, we *LOVE* these books for the history of science: - Julie in AK 23:55 Jun 19 (3)
            • Oh geez, you want 20th Century science. Never mind! ......slinking away (nt) - Julie in AK 23:57 Jun 19 (2)
              • Thanks! Is "Story of Science" not cover the 1900's? nt - happymainemom 5:48 Jun 20 (1)
                • That post referred to my recommendation of "Science of Ancient _____" series. Not the Hakim book. (nt) - Julie in AK 11:05 Jun 20 (0)
    • And that is fine, I didn't expect a lot to be in there. - Laura R (FL) 17:21 Jun 19 (0)
    • Hmmm. Good point. Thanks. nt - happymainemom 16:40 Jun 19 (0)

squirmers and Apologia Zoology 1 - KathyL 14:53 Jun 19 (8)

• If you really want to do animals right now....check out Ranger Rick magazines teacher pages...m - Tap, tap, tap 23:10 Jun 19 (0)
• Gather critters - Brenda 17:53 Jun 19 (0)
• I have a ds who wouldn't have been able to sit still for it at 6! - Bula Mama 17:52 Jun 19 (0)
• I have a 6 yo ds and we're doing Zoo 1 as well, but...... - Holly in N NV 17:44 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: squirmers and Apologia Zoology 1 - Barbara 17:21 Jun 19 (0)
• For now, let them draw pictures and do bug hunts and bird watching, then pull out the book again in a year or so. It's okay, really. :) - nutmeg 15:28 Jun 19 (0)
• Why don't they think so? Because they are six year old squirmers. - catalinakel 15:16 Jun 19 (1)
  • That sounded kind of snarky, sorry. what I meant was - catalinakel 15:19 Jun 19 (0)

Has anyone used The Writing & Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking. I know about SWR and WRTR, but I like how this program adds in socratic method. Anyone? Bueller? nt - karenciavo 14:43 Jun 19 (1)

• I had this program before we switched to SWR... - Magic Wand 19:57 Jun 19 (0)

Help me with Elementary Greek and Latin schedule... - AleeG 14:35 Jun 19 (6)

• I think it's certainly possible, but it depends on your 3rd grader... - abbeyej 6:50 Jun 20 (0)
• Have you seen Elementary Greek? I think 3rd is too young - mom2abcd 22:15 Jun 19 (0)
• Remind me again what the Hupogrammon is? (more) - Julie in AK 16:08 Jun 19 (2)
  • It's the copybook that goes along with the Alphabetarion...(m) - AleeG 16:42 Jun 19 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Julie in AK 23:58 Jun 19 (0)
• Have you done any Latin with them yet? If not I would... - karenciavo 14:51 Jun 19 (0)

So, what was the consensus on Teaching the Classics? Do you like it and find it useful or is it difficult to implement? nt - karenciavo 14:34 Jun 19 (7)

• More, and a question inside.... - Rhondabee 14:54 Jun 20 (0)
• Need website please! You guys have my interest peaked! - LaMere Academy 19:35 Jun 19 (2)
  • You can also find it and read about it here -m - Kathie in VA 21:05 Jun 19 (0)
  • We love it here too...(link inside) - WendyWords 20:01 Jun 19 (0)
• LOVE it, and it's very simple-- - Kristine out of lurking 18:53 Jun 19 (0)
• Thank you to everyone for the wonderful discussion on TTC............m - DianeJM 17:49 Jun 19 (0)
• LOVE IT!!! I finally "see" myself talking to my dc about their books! nt - rhondabee 17:24 Jun 19 (0)

What is WinterPromise's website? Thanks! nm - Lillian 14:16 Jun 19 (3)

• www.winterpromise.com - Kari C in FL 14:46 Jun 19 (2)
  • One line description, anyone? - Debbie in Plano 7:25 Jun 20 (1)
    • History -- "Literature, Activities, Memories" (from the WP site) nt - profmom 13:36 Jun 20 (0)

Poll of sorts... If you were going to buy pre-selected copywork/dictation... - Heather in VA 13:53 Jun 19 (24)

• Didn't read other responses, but I would definitely buy this... - LJ 18:50 Jun 20 (0)
• Heather, pls e-mail me - Paula H 8:07 Jun 20 (0)
• Let us know when you have it finished! (m) - Sharon in St. Louis 18:55 Jun 19 (2)
  • Oh I will... Like I said below... - Heather in VA 19:25 Jun 19 (1)
    • You might want to check with Julie (at Bravewriter) about the copyright stuff. She had some issues with it for Arrow and can now only include partial selections. :o( (m) - Terrie in Germany 0:06 Jun 20 (0)
• I like threelops ideas... - OhElizabeth 18:54 Jun 19 (2)
  • Would you want one big book for K-4/5 or a book for each grade ? nt - Heather in VA 19:48 Jun 19 (1)
    • one big book... - Sharon in St. Louis 5:34 Jun 20 (0)
• hmmm, - Kathie in VA 15:59 Jun 19 (1)
  • I was thinking that I would be able to produce it in various formats. There are alot of variations people prefer. Thanks nt - Heather in VA 19:47 Jun 19 (0)
• I'd want... - Sherri in BC 14:29 Jun 19 (2)
  • I'm a leftie, and I'd love to see more notebooks with spiral TOPS. That way no one gets coil marks on their arms. nt - Bryan (a mom) 20:04 Jun 19 (0)
  • I find this as well. Since I think handwriting and copywork/dicatation are separate skills it is troublesome to make them work so hard to think about letter formation when they really should be concentrating on the words they are writing. nt - Heather in VA 19:46 Jun 19 (0)
• Downloadable like Tanglewood's things... - mom2abcd 14:20 Jun 19 (1)
  • You know these might make a book all by itself. I could do that too. nt - Heather in VA 19:44 Jun 19 (0)
• If there was an age appropriate collection which followed the WTM history, science, lit selections, I'd buy in a minute! m - Tommysmommy 14:17 Jun 19 (1)
  • Ah yes - including science would be a great idea!!! nt - Heather in VA 19:40 Jun 19 (0)
• I'd like a book (m) - threelops 14:13 Jun 19 (6)
  • Ooooo - I like the colored font idea.. - Heather in VA 14:18 Jun 19 (5)
    • I think the copyright laws may be quite a hurdle to overcome - Carol 20:19 Jun 19 (4)
      • From what I can tell so far... - Heather in VA 20:31 Jun 19 (3)
        • well, sometimes dead is good :-) - Peek a Boo 21:20 Jun 19 (2)
          • Those authors' works have passed into the "public domain"....but just because an author is dead doesn't - Carol 5:55 Jun 20 (1)
            • good advice :-) nt - Peek a Boo 14:39 Jun 22 (0)

Has anyone skipped Saxon levels for an older child? - mom2abcd 13:41 Jun 19 (7)

• He wasn't older at the time, but we skipped 54, he has since done 65, 76 and now 87...more - LaMere Academy 19:36 Jun 19 (0)
• The 1st 40 are always review. And then it seems Lsn 40-60 are still "kinda easy" - LH 14:16 Jun 19 (3)
  • Re: The 1st 40 are always review. And then it seems Lsn 40-60 are still "kinda easy" - Amanda in TX 21:12 Jun 19 (2)
    • We do math facts only first then start into Math 54, so I don't have any info on the K-3. Sorry if I misunderstood originally (NT) - lh 21:35 Jun 20 (0)
    • not the first 40, but we did seem to skip the first 20-25 or so... i'm not even doing Saxon 1-3 with my youngest son... my first son is my guinea pig! nt - LatinaRepublicana 9:02 Jun 20 (0)
• i wish i would have skipped 5/4 and started with 6/5... we are doing 1/2 of 6/5... not sure if we'll do 7/6 or go straight to 8/7... (he's 10) nt - LatinaRepublicana 14:04 Jun 19 (0)
• Yes (m) - Ria 13:46 Jun 19 (0)

Standard Deviation Videos for spanish have taught me that I really need a grammar cheat sheet or something for my 9yo student. Any ideas? (m...) - Elizabeth 13:36 Jun 19 (1)

• SparkNotes has something like that?... - WTMindy 20:25 Jun 19 (0)

Can someone compare K12 math and Saxon for me? Please? nt - Gini AR 13:35 Jun 19 (6)

• K12's Math is their only subject I am not really crazy about... - Tory in FL 15:15 Jun 19 (5)
  • Forgot to mention, but even though we love Saxon, we skip levels due to the repitition from year to year. nt - Tory in FL 15:20 Jun 19 (4)
    • Oh my! I keep repeating the misspelling of repEtition! Eeks! nt - Tory in FL 15:23 Jun 19 (3)
      • Tory...would you consider Saxon and K12 grade levels comparable? (m) - Gini AR 19:23 Jun 19 (2)
        • Hmm..... - Tory in FL 20:25 Jun 19 (1)
          • Thanks a bunch! nt - Gini AR 7:02 Jun 20 (0)

Where is the least expensive place to order IEW materials? nt - lizh 13:34 Jun 19 (3)

• Thanks so much. nt - lizh 21:27 Jun 20 (0)
• I purchase from Kathy Kin.(homeschool family bookshelf) She offers Free shipping - Mama Owl 8:58 Jun 20 (0)
• I would buy it directly from IEW bc they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee or...if you don't care about that, look for it used on TWM swap board nt - Janine 13:39 Jun 19 (0)

What is the copyright date of current each volume of SOTW? TIA! : ) nt - ereks mom 13:30 Jun 19 (2)

• Ugh! Messed that up! Trying again: what is the copyright date of the most current editions of SOTW Vol .1-4? ; ) nt - ereks mom 13:32 Jun 19 (1)
  • As far as I know, only volume 1 has had a revision nt - Quiver0f10 13:40 Jun 19 (0)

Does there exist a TM for Primary and Intermediate Language Lessons? nt - momofkhm 13:11 Jun 19 (7)

• The only thing that comes close is the Mother of Divine Grace Syllabus. They have daily... - Peggy in Va 14:37 Jun 19 (4)
  • So you would need grades 4-6 for ILL... $75? - mom2abcd 22:44 Jun 19 (3)
    • Sorry, I just re-read your question. Obviously I didn't have enough coffee in me yet. Mother of Divine Grace syllabi for PLL and/or ILL does not have answer keys. In looking at the 4th grade syllabus again... - Peggy in Va 5:06 Jun 20 (1)
      • Ah. No answer key. Thanks! nt - mom2abcd 20:53 Jun 20 (0)
    • I guess. I just happen to have the syllabi for 3rd and 4th grades. But since she says in the 4th grade book that she uses 1/3 respectivly I would assume so. You could check the website and look to see what books she uses for those grades and that would give you an idea. I have PLL and ILL ... - Peggy in Va 4:31 Jun 20 (0)
• I'm not aware of any. nt - Regena in KY 13:59 Jun 19 (0)
• I was just doing searches on this myself. Didn't find anything - mom2abcd 13:42 Jun 19 (0)

What do you recommend for writing in 6th grade? (other than IEW) ...nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:08 Jun 19 (4)

• Wordsmith. SWB wrote a great review. Link inside. - Luann in ID 15:17 Jun 19 (0)
• :-) That would depend on what the student has done before... - LH 13:31 Jun 19 (0)
• My 6th grader will be alternating Writing Strands 4 and Learn to Write the Novel Way. nt - Kristine out of lurking 13:31 Jun 19 (1)
  • We also used WS during logic stage. nt - Regena in KY 13:59 Jun 19 (0)

Dictation?? - Shannon in CA 12:48 Jun 19 (8)

• Here's one: Harp and Laural Wreath -nt - Kathie in VA 13:19 Jun 19 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - Shannon in CA 13:34 Jun 19 (0)
• "Spelling Wisdom" is a new set of dictation books out there... - Sarahas4 13:13 Jun 19 (1)
  • Oops, sorry Heather! I see now that you said the same thing. nt - Sarahas4 13:27 Jun 19 (0)
• I only created a list for 2nd grade so far... - Heather in VA 13:01 Jun 19 (3)
  • This looks like a great start for me. nt - Shannon in CA 13:34 Jun 19 (0)
  • PS - I have a rising 6th grader so if I end up making a 6th grade list too I'd be happy to share it. nt - Heather in VA 13:01 Jun 19 (1)
    • Yes, I would love one. Can I ask where do you come up with selections for dictation? What kinds of things should I be dictating to him? nt. - Shannon in CA 13:33 Jun 19 (0)

MFW users with 2nd graders... is the spelling program Rod & Staff? - mom2abcd 12:21 Jun 19 (10)

• Yes, it is the Rod & Staff spelling program. (m) - Sheila in OK 12:25 Jun 19 (9)
  • Thanks, Sheila! That's good to know... and neat that she loved it so. - mom2abcd 13:06 Jun 19 (4)
    • Re: Thanks, Sheila! That's good to know... and neat that she loved it so. - Sheila in OK 13:33 Jun 19 (3)
      • So you didn't finish FLL? Do you think it would be overkill? - mom2abcd 13:44 Jun 19 (2)
        • No, I don't think it would be overkill (m) - Sheila in OK 15:13 Jun 19 (1)
          • Thanks, Sheila. nt - mom2abcd 22:59 Jun 19 (0)
  • Re: Yes, it is the Rod & Staff spelling program. (m) - Kelly 12:29 Jun 19 (3)
    • Hi Kelly! Actually I already sold the TM--and I'm keeping everything else for my younger child when we get to Year 4! Hope you find it, though, we really enjoyed it! nt - Sheila in OK 12:33 Jun 19 (2)
      • Re: Hi Kelly! Actually I already sold the TM--and I'm keeping everything else for my younger child when we get to Year 4! Hope you find it, though, we really enjoyed it! nt - Kelly 15:22 Jun 19 (1)
        • Kelly, ask here... - mom2abcd 23:01 Jun 19 (0)

Question about Singapore 2B... - Magic Wand 12:21 Jun 19 (3)

• Thanks, your posts reconfirm... - Magic Wand 13:36 Jun 19 (0)
• HTH... - Lisa in VA 13:06 Jun 19 (0)
• Re: Question about Singapore 2B... - Alexinmphs 13:00 Jun 19 (0)

Those Sonlight Science DVD's....Has anyone used the 3rd or 4th year? .... - Tammy 12:17 Jun 19 (0)

We love Rod and Staff English; no chance of giving it up. But, I would like to add a good classical writing course. (m) - Pat H 12:09 Jun 19 (8)

• I'm using Classical Composition with my 5th grader... - Susan in TN 13:13 Jun 19 (3)
  • Susan, did you ever talk with the author... - Magic Wand 13:31 Jun 19 (2)
    • I haven't talked or emailed the author - just bought it off the site. .. - Susan in TN 10:15 Jun 20 (0)
    • Want mine? It came yesterday and it isn't going to work for us?.. - Lizzie in MA 5:16 Jun 20 (0)
• You are correct that the grammar doesn't "mesh" with R&S, but - Allison 12:42 Jun 19 (0)
• We are not "classical" but we do use Imitations in Writing from Logos School along with R&S. nt - judi 12:38 Jun 19 (0)
• I was looking for the same thing...I emailed the author of CC, but... - Magic Wand 12:23 Jun 19 (0)
• If you want a classical approach.. - Heather in VA 12:14 Jun 19 (0)

Feed My Sheep Art by Barry Stebbing - any thoughts?..... - Cindy in KY 11:47 Jun 19 (2)

• We've used a few Stebbing Books - Lisa in VA 13:10 Jun 19 (0)
• I haven't used Feed my Sheep . . . (m) - Sheila in OK 12:27 Jun 19 (0)

Need US history ideas for 6yo ds? - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 11:41 Jun 19 (1)

• We enjoyed Adventures in My Father's World, if you're looking for a full Biblically-based curriculum. I've also heard that A Child's Story of America is good. nt - Sheila in OK 15:14 Jun 19 (0)

For those considering purchasing copywork books from Queen Homeschool..... - rsmofga 11:29 Jun 19 (7)

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