New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 26 (0)

Apologia Elementary-Lapbook kits?--Do you like them? (more) - Terri in WA 22:24 Jun 26 (1)

• I do have... - Tina in WA 23:05 Jun 26 (0)

Does such a beast exist? Cross curriculum - history, art, architecture (oh - this got long and a little hair-brained - earlybird mom 22:20 Jun 26 (2)

• One BIG, FAT book: The Timetables of History by Bernard Grun. link only... - Carmen & Co. 22:25 Jun 26 (1)
  • *gasp* be still my beating heart.... you just saved me hours of work! Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for. nt - earlybird mom 22:40 Jun 26 (0)

Can someone help an ex-public school teacher wrap her mind around. . . (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 21:50 Jun 26 (1)

• I would highly recommend that you listen to SWB's writing CD.... - WTMindy 21:57 Jun 26 (0)

Scottie, I posted a reply to your question about LLATL and Sonlight below! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 21:01 Jun 26 (0)

Thank you everyone for the Read Aloud lists below. I have copied all of the posts and will look at these! nt - awanama 20:53 Jun 26 (0)

Can someone provide a *detailed* description of History Odyssey level 2? TIA - Carmen & Co. 20:27 Jun 26 (2)

• Carmen - would you email me? Email inside. Thanks! - Melissa B 20:46 Jun 26 (1)
  • Done! nm - Carmen & Co. 21:08 Jun 26 (0)

RightStart Games with another math program--what do I need? (more) - Terri in WA 19:50 Jun 26 (5)

• Want mine? - Trivium Academy 20:27 Jun 26 (2)
  • Re: Want mine? - Terri in WA 21:47 Jun 26 (0)
  • I am interested if the original poster is not - Dawn K 21:07 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: RightStart Games with another math program--what do I need? (more) - OhElizabeth 20:05 Jun 26 (0)
• Oh, also, does it matter which edition of the Game Book I use? (nt) - Terri in WA 19:54 Jun 26 (0)

Newbie Here...Where Do I Start? I'm Overwhelmed! - serina 19:35 Jun 26 (11)

• Welcome! I am not far ahead of you . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 22:24 Jun 26 (0)
• Welcome! Here is a website that tells all the board abbreviations... - WTMindy 22:07 Jun 26 (0)
• Welcome! Here is a website that tells all the board abbreviations... - WTMindy 22:07 Jun 26 (0)
• Well, first of all, we ALL started out feeling completely overwhelmed... - Tracie in TX 21:10 Jun 26 (1)
  • Re: Well, first of all, we ALL started out feeling completely overwhelmed... - serina 21:33 Jun 26 (0)
• Hi, Serina! Welcome! Your play area rocks! (m) - Vanna 21:08 Jun 26 (1)
  • Re: Hi, Serina! Welcome! Your play area rocks! (m) - Thanks! The play area is my dream--but it's not mine! 21:28 Jun 26 (0)
• Hi Serina, beautiful name- Welcome! - Trivium Academy 20:49 Jun 26 (1)
  • Re: Hi Serina, beautiful name- Welcome! - serina 21:30 Jun 26 (0)
• First of all...Welcome!!!! (more) - Dayle in Guatemala 20:24 Jun 26 (0)
• Well be sure to attend your state's homeschool convention, as most of them are in the summer. Then connect with your local group and find people of... - OhElizabeth 20:12 Jun 26 (0)

Bob Jones English - Do the older Teacher's Editions go w/ the new workbooks? TIA - Mel 18:50 Jun 26 (2)

• No - the product was completely redone. nt - Heather in VA 19:14 Jun 26 (1)
  • thanks!! :0) nt - mel 19:39 Jun 26 (0)

For dog owners... - Amy in AZ 18:01 Jun 26 (2)

• You might check out Dispoz-A-Scoop instead of a scoop. I'd get them a supply at Petsmart. nt - flpeggy 18:16 Jun 26 (0)
• We put the scooper in a bucket with a plastic bag in it-nt - hpymomof3 18:07 Jun 26 (0)

Has anyone used Civilisation, by Kenneth Clark, as a supplement? X-post on high school board (m) - Laura in China 17:51 Jun 26 (6)

• Another good one is The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski... - Jenny in Atl 19:09 Jun 26 (1)
  • I remember that being on TV too. I'll look into it. Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 20:00 Jun 26 (0)
• I know I will.. still have the bk from the series and have been searching for the videos or dvds if they are out there! nt - Jenny in Atl 18:01 Jun 26 (3)
  • Of cource! Amazon uk! - Jenny in Atl 18:02 Jun 26 (2)
    • Watch out for the DVD encoding - you probably know this - Laura in China 18:15 Jun 26 (1)
      • Yes, I had a bunch of German movies converted a couple years ago.. much fun... nt - Jenny in Atl 18:23 Jun 26 (0)

Time Travelers History Units - momof5 17:46 Jun 26 (2)

• I am using them.. - Tina in WA 18:29 Jun 26 (0)
• they sure look awfully nice, don't they? - Nicole M 17:53 Jun 26 (0)

Those who have used Noeo Science (Biology II) - Sam in WA 17:34 Jun 26 (1)

• We'll finish Noeo Bio 2 next week... - Sue in St Pete 19:25 Jun 26 (0)

FloridaLisa... Question for you... - saved1112 17:23 Jun 26 (1)

• Re: FloridaLisa... Question for you... - FloridaLisa 19:46 Jun 26 (0)

I'm planning out our SOTW2 history schedule...Several questions inside - - LNC 17:04 Jun 26 (1)

• It depends.... - TarponGirl 18:26 Jun 26 (0)

LA for 6th grade boy who'd rather chase rabbits ... ideas? - Cheri in MN 16:06 Jun 26 (6)

• I am doing Literary Lessons from LOTRs with my son b/c he hates reading but loves LOTRs. hth nt - momof7 17:06 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: LA for 6th grade boy who'd rather chase rabbits ... ideas? - six meadows 16:48 Jun 26 (4)
  • small world! - Cheri in MN 17:05 Jun 26 (3)
    • Too funny! (m) - TarponGirl 18:33 Jun 26 (2)
      • I was in Texas 5 years and moved back to the Metro last fall! nm - Carmen & Co. 19:43 Jun 26 (1)
        • I lived in the Lakes Area of Minnesota most of my life until 2005 when we moved to Guatemala! Loved it, miss it terribly sometimes!!!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 20:26 Jun 26 (0)

Those who left Latin for Children for Latin Prep (or another program).....Why?nt - Mandyd 16:00 Jun 26 (6)

• Finished through LFC B. Too little application of previously learned grammar concepts and vocabulary. nt - Mary in GA 20:40 Jun 26 (0)
• We left 3/4ths way through the 1st book... - Anita 17:40 Jun 26 (2)
  • This was our experience as well, maybe we should try Latin Prep - Chris in CA 19:51 Jun 26 (0)
  • JFYI, My kids ages were 10 & 12 when we started LP...nt. - Anita 17:42 Jun 26 (0)
• The DVD was too fast for us. We watched maybe three lessons. nt - Cindyg 17:18 Jun 26 (0)
• It was too ambitious for us - perhap I started it too early but it was too much and WAY too fast tn - HollyDay 16:53 Jun 26 (0)

Jean's post about Startwrite below reminded me -- has anyone figured out how to save the download to disc? - Nicole M 15:45 Jun 26 (0)

opinions on Van Loons Story of Mankind - hsm 14:56 Jun 26 (5)

• I think it could be mixed in with SOTW in both logic and grammar stage... - Betty 18:06 Jun 26 (3)
  • Do you do mostly reading for history? Do you do any written work?.... - Rhondabee 18:36 Jun 26 (2)
    • No we do projects and writing.. - Betty 19:42 Jun 26 (1)
      • Thank you! "My plans are still in flux", too!.... - Rhondabee 22:28 Jun 26 (0)
• how old are your children? - Nicole M 15:36 Jun 26 (0)

SOTW 3 Did you use the activity book ? Should I buy it - Classic Mom 14:45 Jun 26 (6)

• We've used it the last 2 years, and I bought it for this upcoming year (m) - threelops 16:26 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: SOTW 3 Did you use the activity book ? Should I buy it - Alison in KY 15:50 Jun 26 (0)
• We used every part of it.... - WTMindy 15:38 Jun 26 (1)
  • Ditto. It's worth every penny. nt - Sue in St Pete 19:42 Jun 26 (0)
• I agree with asking yourself the questions Jessica said. We DO have it and use it! I like having that resource nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:35 Jun 26 (0)
• What else would you use? - Trivium Academy 14:51 Jun 26 (0)

English for the thoughtful child...Is this out now? I have an old WTM book more - Classic Mom 14:43 Jun 26 (7)

• I have both. I never used EFFTC. I was so glad when FLL came out! - Carol in Cal. 19:35 Jun 26 (0)
• We used EFTTC and enjoyed it...m - dangermom 16:51 Jun 26 (2)
  • Yes, my boys would have that it was "dumb". They aren't into bunnies-well dead ones, maybe! nt - Karie 17:55 Jun 26 (0)
  • LOL. I have to agree with the girly comment. nt - SPH 17:42 Jun 26 (0)
• We have and use EFTTC books one and two. - SPH 16:03 Jun 26 (0)
• I think I remember reading somewhere... - Karen K. in Tx 15:37 Jun 26 (0)
• People still use it, but....m - Julieofsardis 14:48 Jun 26 (0)

How important is CREATIVE WRITING in early elementary? - 10Acres 14:14 Jun 26 (24)

• The only creative writing my dc did was what they wanted to do. I found it was frustrating for my kids to try to learn to write when they didn't have the tools yet (grammar, spelling, etc.)nt - Dayle in Guatemala 20:29 Jun 26 (0)
• My kids only do creative writing if they want to! nt - momof7 17:37 Jun 26 (2)
  • Same here. nt - KPM 18:27 Jun 26 (1)
    • Ditto! nm - Carmen & Co 20:25 Jun 26 (0)
• Not at all.... - Ellie 16:28 Jun 26 (1)
  • I agree or should say agreed until I studies the 5th edition of Spalding's WRTR. However I am highly interested in your opinion on this (m) - Hope in Canada 21:24 Jun 26 (0)
• The more I teach writing, the more my child wants to do writing.... - Rebecca in VA 16:25 Jun 26 (1)
  • Hijack (m) - Laura in China 18:41 Jun 26 (0)
• I think it can give a child a bad attitude towards it.... - siloam 16:23 Jun 26 (1)
  • Yes, the paradigm shift -- well worth the investment, imho. nt - Sweetpeach 16:47 Jun 26 (0)
• Our creative writing consists of journal entries 3x a week ... that's it! nt - Cheri in MN 16:08 Jun 26 (0)
• I think it is ridiculous the amount of "free" writing that is required in schools (m) - angela in ohio 15:48 Jun 26 (1)
  • And... (m) - angela in ohio 15:51 Jun 26 (0)
• For me, not at all. (m) - Plaid Dad 15:43 Jun 26 (0)
• I had an interesting experience talking with a 2nd grade school teacher this past year... - OhElizabeth 15:27 Jun 26 (1)
  • Recognizing that ps 2nd grade teachers are not created equal... - SPH 16:30 Jun 26 (0)
• Well, I think that the subjects you mention (informative, newspaper writing, editing and revision) fall beyond "creative writing", and are just plain "writing"... - Kay in Cal 15:11 Jun 26 (0)
• Focus on the basics. If a child wants to do creative writing they will on their own. - Trivium Academy 14:58 Jun 26 (0)
• *IF* creative writing is important to you, - Sweetpeach 14:52 Jun 26 (0)
• I avoid it like the plague. I think it's way overrated. nt - Ria 14:39 Jun 26 (1)
  • I'd have to agree NT - Lh 15:17 Jun 26 (0)
• My personal opinion.... - TarponGirl 14:37 Jun 26 (0)
• About as important as creative drawing. . . - Julie in Austin 14:28 Jun 26 (0)
• I don't think its that important. I leave it up to my DC. They keep summer journals, write letters and funny stories/poems but none if required. nt - Daisy 14:16 Jun 26 (0)

If you use the progym (CW or CC or whatever) for writing, do you also do cross-curricular writing?.... - Rhondabee 14:14 Jun 26 (3)

• My plan is the same as Stephanie's. nt - Pensguys 19:07 Jun 26 (0)
• Only occasionally (m) - Stephanie not in TX 15:50 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thank you! Think my schedule needs some tweaking (again!) nt - Rhondabee 18:29 Jun 26 (0)

If you're using both SOTW and Hakim's History of US, could you please share..... - Rhondabee 14:11 Jun 26 (15)

• Getting ready to use both next year...here is how. - Cheryl B in VA 21:29 Jun 26 (1)
  • TY! That was one of my concerns.... - Rhondabee 22:43 Jun 26 (0)
• I am using Paulas with VP Cards and I have added the United Streaming matching videos. I will soon have this all typed out- I will be happy to share- I have a 4th & 7th so I will modify either direction - Classic Mom 19:10 Jun 26 (2)
  • I have 4th and 7th too! Please send it.... - Rhondabee 22:35 Jun 26 (0)
  • oooh, I'd love to see it! email enclosed. Thanks! - OKCyndi 20:59 Jun 26 (0)
• We use SOTW as our spine and .... - WTMindy 15:41 Jun 26 (3)
  • Re: We use SOTW as our spine and .... - Rhondabee 16:54 Jun 26 (2)
    • Yes, we do..... - WTMindy 22:16 Jun 26 (1)
      • Thanks! How old are your dc? Mine are 4th and 7th. nt - Rhondabee 22:53 Jun 26 (0)
• Have you looked at Paula's Archives... and my own request for help. - Deb in NC 14:57 Jun 26 (1)
  • Yes, and yes, I too am scared I will try to cram too much into a schedule.... - Rhondabee 16:46 Jun 26 (0)
• Not much to share... - MIch elle 14:48 Jun 26 (3)
  • Can you use the IEW History Based lessons w/o using IEW? nt - Rhondabee 16:37 Jun 26 (2)
    • You mean w/o the IEW TWSS or the SWI?... - MIch elle 18:45 Jun 26 (1)
      • I have never seen any of the IEW.... - Rhondabee 18:57 Jun 26 (0)

My child speaks so rapidly that many cannot understand him. Even I have to ask him to repeat things often. How can I get him to slow down?? - BarbLA 14:07 Jun 26 (7)

• I was the same when I was that age and so is one of my sons who is so like me - Dawn K 21:11 Jun 26 (0)
• What if you recorded him speaking? -m - Kathie in VA 19:11 Jun 26 (0)
• I agree w/ Mandy-- I see it in my kids.. but I was the same way (single child) as a child... - Corb 18:58 Jun 26 (0)
• My oldest ds did this...to the point he would stutter... - Mom of 4 18:45 Jun 26 (0)
• Where in the birth order does this child fall?(m) - Manyd 16:11 Jun 26 (2)
  • He is the youngest. He does everything, and I mean everything fast! - BarbLA 18:17 Jun 26 (0)
  • Very Funny - this is a description of my youngest (nt) - Coffee Bean 17:01 Jun 26 (0)

Would you keep curriculum resources for 5 years for a second child, or sell now and buy again later? - Hannah 14:07 Jun 26 (7)

• I keep -- but I also keep for the grandchildren :) - Dawn K 21:12 Jun 26 (0)
• My kids are all 7 school years apart. - Praisefor3 20:35 Jun 26 (0)
• I kept all my older dd's stuff (that I liked) and I'm very glad I did so... - Jenny in Atl 17:25 Jun 26 (0)
• I sold stuff at a used curriculum fair this yr.....it was my first time selling anything in my 13 yrs of homeschooling!! - momof7 17:23 Jun 26 (0)
• It depends on how much storage space you have... - mom2abcd 16:05 Jun 26 (0)
• I hate buying and selling... - Susan in TN 15:18 Jun 26 (0)
• SOTW, yes. Singapore, only if I was going to go ahead & buy the consummables. Too much can change in 5yrs. nt - Daisy 14:15 Jun 26 (0)

Knowledge Quests maps - worth the money? Which format did you buy? TIA! nt - OKCyndi 14:07 Jun 26 (0)

karenciavo, Thank you for the explanation! I saved the link. nt - tink1234 14:07 Jun 26 (0)

Could anyone compare Sonlight LA with LLATL for me? - Scottie 13:59 Jun 26 (2)

• Well, I've used LLATL for quite a few years now...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 20:59 Jun 26 (0)
• Any comments? n/t - Scottie 18:36 Jun 26 (0)

Does anyone cut bindings off of paperback textbooks like Saxon? - tink1234 13:56 Jun 26 (3)

• We cut and 3-hole punch nearly all our bound workbooks, except SOTW text. But... - earlybird mom 21:15 Jun 26 (0)
• Bound would be better than 3 hole! I did the 3 hole and too many things got lost! Just a thought - classic Mom 14:21 Jun 26 (1)
  • I agree with that - I have had some of my books spiral bound & love it! nt - mel 21:19 Jun 26 (0)

How do you know when it is time to "farm out?" - Angela in NC 13:53 Jun 26 (10)

• With our family lifestyle and vision right now we do not "farm out" - Dawn K 21:16 Jun 26 (0)
• I've farmed out piano (but maybe that's not academic?) from the beginning since I have NO music education (m) - Sue in St Pete 19:51 Jun 26 (0)
• I am a definite outsourcer, but not until high school. - momof7 17:09 Jun 26 (1)
  • My senior in high school oursourced last year. - Corb 19:02 Jun 26 (0)
• You may also want to farm out if you time to study ahead and oversee becomes limited... - GVA 15:32 Jun 26 (0)
• Why do your cornies farm out? ? - Lh 15:18 Jun 26 (0)
• My oldest DD started taking writing classes online in 6th because I don't feel comfortable teaching it at the upper levels... - akmommy 14:43 Jun 26 (0)
• I agree with Ria! Only farm out when your experience is in doubt! A mother is the best teacher! - Classic Mom 14:22 Jun 26 (0)
• For me, it was when dd wanted to experience someone else as an instructor. - Lolly 13:57 Jun 26 (0)
• Are you comfortable teaching all the subjects? If so, you are fine. (m) - Ria 13:57 Jun 26 (0)

Which manipulatives do I need for Singapore 1A/B and 3A/B (m) - AnneJ 13:40 Jun 26 (5)

• Thanks. I totally missed the thread further down the board. (nt) - AnneJ 18:44 Jun 26 (0)
• Did you see... - Karen K. in Tx 15:30 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: Which manipulatives do I need for Singapore 1A/B and 3A/B (m) - captuhura 15:23 Jun 26 (0)
• I have gotten by with only... - profmom 15:01 Jun 26 (0)
• I never used nor needed any. nt - Ria 13:52 Jun 26 (0)

I'm trying to remember the name of a newish general book about Christian homeschooling... - Carol in Cal. 13:37 Jun 26 (2)

• Educating the Whole-Hearted Child? - mom2abcd 16:08 Jun 26 (1)
  • Yes! Thank you!! (Newish to me...).nt - Carol in Cal. 17:44 Jun 26 (0)

How do you schedule Prima Latina? - Hannah 13:33 Jun 26 (1)

• scheduling - Old Dominion Heather 15:55 Jun 26 (0)

New to homeschooling. Have a school space question... - iowamom 13:27 Jun 26 (21)

• Also in Iowa.... - earlybird mom 21:18 Jun 26 (0)
• Plan for the long term... - Tracie in TX 20:55 Jun 26 (0)
• Thanks so much for the replies! - iowamom 19:48 Jun 26 (0)
• Our homeschool room was downstairs so I could cook & listen to kids do lessons nt - Corb 19:05 Jun 26 (0)
• Here is ours.. hope this works.. - Jenny in Atl 17:40 Jun 26 (4)
  • I guess not :-( - jenny in Atl 17:45 Jun 26 (3)
    • it *does* work if you copy and paste the addresses! Totally cool. Thanks! nt - Nicole M 17:49 Jun 26 (2)
      • LOL! I made a quick blog for the pics.. - Jenny in Atl 17:58 Jun 26 (1)
        • Jenny-- ??? for ya... - Corb 19:04 Jun 26 (0)
• I'm sorry to hijack this thread, but ladies, please, it's killing me! Post some pictures of these spaces, I beg you! - Nicole M 17:13 Jun 26 (0)
• We moved last year, and the new house... - Heather 16:55 Jun 26 (1)
  • This is a confirmation for me. We were house hunting yesterday (m) - Vanna 17:57 Jun 26 (0)
• We built our house before we started homeschooling... - OhElizabeth 15:53 Jun 26 (0)
• Another vote for the main floor - Chris in VA 15:39 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: New to homeschooling. Have a school space question... - Susan in TN 15:28 Jun 26 (0)
• We have our schoolroom (m) - Hoggirl 15:20 Jun 26 (0)
• school space - tess at the beach 14:53 Jun 26 (0)
• Ours is in our daylight basement but if I had my ideal it would be off the kitchen. nt - akmommy 14:47 Jun 26 (0)
• I have a room being completed now downstairs, but I assume school will take place in many areas. more - Classic Mom 14:24 Jun 26 (0)
• I prefer having ours downstairs because (m) - DB in NJ 13:35 Jun 26 (0)
• Looking for your thoughts (not thougts!) nt - iowamom 13:30 Jun 26 (0)

Tentative plans for 3rd and 4th grader. I'd love input. (m) - hopscotch 12:26 Jun 26 (5)

• Imitation in Writing has been a good stepping stone for us (m) - Vanna 18:02 Jun 26 (2)
  • I'm glad you mentioned this. I had thought about getting Imitations in Writing before, but forgot about it. I think I may do that. Thanks! nm - hopscotch 18:28 Jun 26 (1)
    • No prob! You're welcome! Hope it works out for you. nt - Vanna 21:09 Jun 26 (0)
• Looks good. About the spelling... - Dayle in Guatemala 12:36 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Dayle! I've read a lot of your posts and I really value your opinion. nm - hopscotch 18:20 Jun 26 (0)

Did you find 1st language lessons level 3 - K 12:19 Jun 26 (1)

• FLL is great. FLL 3 isn't out yet. -nt - Kathie in VA 19:15 Jun 26 (0)

Please share favorite timeline figures resource(s). nt - angela&4boys 12:11 Jun 26 (8)

• Thank you ladies! (nt) - angela&4boys 18:27 Jun 26 (0)
• I loved Homeschool in the woods but dd doesn't really like to color. I found free ones done by someone on this board at lulu. Anyone remember who that was? nt - Chris in VA 15:42 Jun 26 (1)
  • My files (see below) were on Lulu briefly (nt) - Hannah 21:48 Jun 26 (0)
• I made my own timeline and SOTW1 and SOTW2 figures - here's a link - Hannah 13:37 Jun 26 (2)
  • Did I miss the link somehow? nt - OKCyndi 14:07 Jun 26 (1)
    • Oops. Trying again... - Hannah 14:09 Jun 26 (0)
• Homeschool in the Woods hands down... nt - Corb 12:44 Jun 26 (1)
  • Agree.....nt - Julieofsardis 14:10 Jun 26 (0)

HANDWRITING HELP! - Janet M. 12:00 Jun 26 (6)

• What made the biggest difference here... - erica 13:09 Jun 26 (0)
• Startwrite Software - Jean in Wisc. 12:39 Jun 26 (1)
  • Or, alternatively, Educational Fontware. - Cindyg 17:23 Jun 26 (0)
• Dealing with handwriting issues too - slant board (m) - Coffee Bean 12:35 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: HANDWRITING HELP! - Sue G 12:26 Jun 26 (0)
• HWOT does work for a number of struggling writers. It (m) - Tammyla 12:07 Jun 26 (0)

Need a little help with teaching math (Saxon 1). Rookie question. sm - Liz in NC 11:36 Jun 26 (3)

• Thank You!! We'll keep moving on! nt - Liz in NC 12:57 Jun 26 (0)
• Keep plugging along :o) (m) - threelops 12:44 Jun 26 (0)
• Ha! I thought the same thing, and bored poor ds out of his mind! - aubrey 11:49 Jun 26 (0)

AAS users - can you tell me more about your week? - 10Acres 11:30 Jun 26 (1)

• Here goes... - CindyP 14:58 Jun 26 (0)

Horizons Math - can you use old TM edition with new workbooks? - 10Acres 10:45 Jun 26 (6)

• NO!!!!!! I just did this and it does not work....m - Sandy Redding 11:58 Jun 26 (3)
  • I have never had any problems. I don't use the TM for k-2, but have purchased student bks over and over for the last 10 yrs w/o having a problem with the TMs. - momof7 13:12 Jun 26 (0)
  • oops, just bought one, LOL. but... - 10Acres 12:18 Jun 26 (0)
  • I agree! *Most* of the problems for the 4th grade are the same, but not all of them. - Michele in MN 12:04 Jun 26 (0)
• The only thing that has changed is the cover, the inside is still the same. You can buy them used very cheap ($5-9) on amazon, just make sure that you search by isbn number so that you know that it's the right book. nt - DawnUK 10:48 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thanks! Just what I needed to know! nt. - 10Acres 11:18 Jun 26 (0)

Does anyone else struggle with feeling you are doing too much or not enough? ... - Deece in MN 10:42 Jun 26 (9)

• I walk this tightrope and have absolutely no advice for you. Sorry. nt - Sue in St Pete 20:07 Jun 26 (0)
• Thanks, ladies! I am feeling better now. I made through my little panic attack and am actually getting a fair amount accomplished. I appreciate the support :) nt - Deece in MN 14:37 Jun 26 (0)
• frequently!!! But no solutions. tn - HollyDay 13:47 Jun 26 (1)
  • Same, but if someone stumbles over the answer to this ever-constant issue, please inform us asap. nt - Sweetpeach 14:40 Jun 26 (0)
• How about a little of both? Structure the core subjects and use your relaxed planning for the others. - Tammyla 12:03 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: Does anyone else struggle with feeling you are doing too much or not enough? ... - sadie 11:59 Jun 26 (0)
• Yes!! too much & too little, all at the same time. - 10Acres 11:27 Jun 26 (2)
  • Sounds just like me!!! LOL nt - Mel 21:21 Jun 26 (0)
  • ditto! - Jenny in Atl 11:56 Jun 26 (0)

CLE and Alpha Omega - the same thing? - Polly 10:40 Jun 26 (4)

• CLE Sunrise edition is an excellent, well put together program. I think AO is one of the worst.(nt) - Tami 18:54 Jun 26 (0)
• No, they are not the same... - Ellie 13:43 Jun 26 (0)
• The older edition of CLE was an almost exact replica of Alpha Omega lifepacs... - DeeinFL 11:28 Jun 26 (0)
• The new Sunrise editions are not Alpha Omega! I would only recommend the Sunrise Editions which are available!(m) - Elm in NJ 10:50 Jun 26 (0)

I *want* to love TOG... - imeverywoman 10:39 Jun 26 (6)

• Re: I *want* to love TOG... - Laura in OK 15:28 Jun 26 (0)
• You don't have to!! It's not for everybody. If you're not up to it now, return it for refund withing 30 days! (more) - Kris 14:36 Jun 26 (2)
  • I wanted to love it too -m - Kathie in VA 19:24 Jun 26 (0)
  • Ohhhh!!! Board fairy strikes again!!! - imeverywoman 15:26 Jun 26 (0)
• Give it time--When I looked at it earlier this year I felt the same way. - Closeacademy 12:04 Jun 26 (0)
• This is what I am doing... (m) - Laura in OH 11:55 Jun 26 (0)

So I placed a CLE order at the Anabaptist website--how long should it take to arrive? - Julie in CA 10:32 Jun 26 (1)

• I don't order from that website anymore because he is rather slow... - DeeinFL 10:39 Jun 26 (0)

OK, after all the talk about TOG, I finally went to their website. I must say I was surprised by the number of great Catholic titles - momof7 10:10 Jun 26 (5)

• Re: OK, after all the talk about TOG, I finally went to their website. I must say I was surprised by the number of great Catholic titles - Debbie B 10:34 Jun 26 (4)
  • Link to TOG-Catholic yahoogroup inside - LisaWA 10:42 Jun 26 (3)
    • I am having difficulty getting the page to load. I have a few questions if you can answer...... - momof7 13:00 Jun 26 (2)
      • Re: I am having difficulty getting the page to load. I have a few questions if you can answer...... - Des 16:11 Jun 26 (0)
      • I did finally get it to load. I would still love answers to my questions though! ;) - momof7 13:10 Jun 26 (0)

CLE users-Do you need the TM for the 100 levels to teach the concepts? On the sample website, it looks like the MATH 100 levels are formatted differently from the other levels (more) - MamaPapa 9:52 Jun 26 (2)

• I needed it for the math 100 but not for the others! In light unit 101-106(or 107), the story problems are all in the TG(m) - Elm in NJ 10:05 Jun 26 (0)
• I should stress that I'm just talking about the math here! nt - MamaPapa 9:53 Jun 26 (0)

Best place to buy Rosetta Stone Spanish? TIA - Mel 9:47 Jun 26 (3)

• Homeschool buyers co-op - Sheri 19:19 Jun 26 (0)
• if your library doesn't have it then.. - crystal 13:29 Jun 26 (0)
• Check your library first, more and more libraries are starting to carry this. -nt - Kathie in Va 10:09 Jun 26 (0)

Jessica of TA, what is the book you are using for daily math practice/warm-up? (m) - Babymacsmama 9:39 Jun 26 (2)

• Daily Mental Math and it is at rainbowresource.com, I have Grade 2. - Trivium Academy 9:58 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thank you!-nt - Babymacsmama 10:10 Jun 26 (0)

Looking for (free) Independence Day online resources/activities for elementary ages. TIA! (nt) - Becky in IA 9:21 Jun 26 (7)

• Also check Homeschooling.About.com (nt) - Julie in MN 17:55 Jun 26 (0)
• Homeschool eStore has a freebie today too - K&R's Mom 11:09 Jun 26 (1)
  • The freebie is perfect! Thanks a lot! (nt) - Becky in IA 14:41 Jun 26 (0)
• here's a link with a bit of both-m - Ann in WA 11:06 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thanks Ann, great activities here! (nt) - Becky in IA 14:43 Jun 26 (0)
• virtual fireworks from PBS (link only) - K&R's Mom 11:05 Jun 26 (0)
• Are you looking for fun things or more historical? nt - Ann in WA 11:03 Jun 26 (0)

Looking for poster named GEO who's selling AAS (m) - ladyinsocal 9:20 Jun 26 (0)

Classical Writing vs. Writing Tales AND Memoria Press CopyBooks - Linda...inOwasso 9:11 Jun 26 (3)

• I have level II and III copywork books from MP --- - Sweetpeach 18:08 Jun 26 (1)
  • Wow... thanks Sweetpeach! I appreciate the helpful tip! nt. - Linda...inOwasso 21:05 Jun 26 (0)
• I don't have practical experience with CW or WT but I have ordered and previewed both and I'm going with WT for now with my dd7. m - samba 11:28 Jun 26 (0)

Any suggestions for a good spelling program for the computer? (m) - Mom to 3 island boys 9:09 Jun 26 (3)

• I love Calvert's Spelling Mastery (the new ones). nt - KyTriplets 16:31 Jun 26 (0)
• Dr Aardsmas Spelling drill sw, and Spell It Delux -nt - Kathie in Va 10:30 Jun 26 (0)
• I hear Calvert is a great one. And Spellingtime.com is free ( think they are down for the summer) but, its great too! nt - Johanna 10:16 Jun 26 (0)

Rod & Staff Bible and Bible versions... - Laura in CT 9:09 Jun 26 (3)

• What we did... - mom2abcd 10:49 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: Rod & Staff Bible and Bible versions... - Beth in TN 10:18 Jun 26 (1)
  • I agree. It's good to use the KJV with the workbooks even if you normally don't use it... - Rebecca in VA 11:39 Jun 26 (0)

how to get an 11 yr old to concentrate? - HollyDay 9:00 Jun 26 (12)

• My daughter is an easily disstracted child and when we need to we pull out the one-legged stool. - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 21:53 Jun 26 (0)
• My ds just hated the math text. (m) - liz 20:11 Jun 26 (0)
• I like the accountability time ideas. I've tried everything else! nt - HollyDay 13:35 Jun 26 (0)
• Oh my, sounds like you were in my house today! -m - Kathie in VA 10:18 Jun 26 (1)
  • never mind, that won't work either -m - Kathie in VA 11:32 Jun 26 (0)
• I tried all kind of help and sympathy for my son - Laura in China 9:31 Jun 26 (1)
  • "....kinds..." nt - Laura in China 9:48 Jun 26 (0)
• A couple of suggestions - Susan in TN 9:18 Jun 26 (0)
• Does the time of day make a difference? (m) - Laura in OH 9:07 Jun 26 (2)
  • no,, time of day seems to have not impact nn - HollyDAy 13:35 Jun 26 (0)
  • I recommend this as well....m - Patricia in ATL (another GPG member) 10:16 Jun 26 (0)
• Here's what I do... - Rocking Horse 9:06 Jun 26 (0)

Does anyone have a link or info on the different methods of hs'ing? - paradise 9:00 Jun 26 (2)

• This is the best site I've come across for information about homeschooling. - Trivium Academy 9:04 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thanks so much! nt - paradise 9:08 Jun 26 (0)

books to accompany SOTW3? - TulaneMama 8:57 Jun 26 (2)

• Will you be using SOTW-3 as your spine?.... - Karen K. in Tx 11:03 Jun 26 (1)
  • Re: Will you be using SOTW-3 as your spine?.... - TulaneMama 20:16 Jun 26 (0)

POLL: 2nd grade science--what are must-have books? (for earth sc. acc'd to WTM) nt - aubrey 8:30 Jun 26 (3)

• I think you already know what books we're using but here's Earth Science & Astronomy copywork if you want. - Trivium Academy 9:37 Jun 26 (2)
  • Actually, I've been looking at your blog all morning & was hoping to hear from you... - aubrey 10:00 Jun 26 (1)
    • Here they are inside. - Trivium Academy 11:20 Jun 26 (0)

Any thoughts about Progency Press literature guides? Are they worth the money? And, if you have ever used any, how do they compare to those Teacher Created Resources literature units? Thanks! - Janie 8:26 Jun 26 (4)

• They are wonderful and well worth the money - Dawn K 21:19 Jun 26 (0)
• They are worth the money... - DeeinFL 10:43 Jun 26 (0)
• For what grade/age? I've used... - OhElizabeth 9:13 Jun 26 (1)
  • Your description "VP tends to have a lot of writing, PP christian thought, MBP creativity" is so helpful. Thanks! (nt) - Janie 9:30 Jun 26 (0)

Will someone explain Classical Conversations to me? I have a 4th grader. Thanks! nt - Kisa in CA 8:00 Jun 26 (7)

• So I just email the California contact to see if there is a co-op near me? nt - Kisa in CA 12:52 Jun 26 (2)
  • Yes. The website isn't entirely up-to-date right now, and some groups are still being worked out. nt - GVA 15:34 Jun 26 (1)
    • Done! Thanks everyone. nt - Kisa in CA 16:17 Jun 26 (0)
• I'm a tutor... - GVA 12:27 Jun 26 (0)
• Kathie gave a great explanation (m) - April in VA 10:53 Jun 26 (0)
• sure I'll try -m - Kathie in VA 8:54 Jun 26 (0)
• I'll try, but hopefully Cyndi in OK is around as she could do a better job! - Linda...inOwasso 8:51 Jun 26 (0)

IEW users: Do the VHS tapes contain the same material as the dvds? m... - Kelly 7:36 Jun 26 (1)

• Re: IEW users: Do the VHS tapes contain the same material as the dvds? m... - Kathy in NC 16:07 Jun 26 (0)

For Those Using a LATIN-CENTERED curriculum..... - Linda...inOwasso 7:31 Jun 26 (13)

• You learn lots of English grammar just by doing Latin; however, I have found it is a HUGE help when child understands English parts of speech and basic sentence structure. (more) - Kris 14:40 Jun 26 (0)
• We're pretty Latin-y around here.... - Susan in SoCal 13:24 Jun 26 (0)
• I have debated this myself (m) - Anne Marie 12:34 Jun 26 (0)
• I started with only CW and LFC.. - Dee in MI 11:12 Jun 26 (0)
• How it works for us - Closeacademy 8:39 Jun 26 (0)
• You just have to figure out what your philosophy is (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:14 Jun 26 (6)
  • Stephanie NOT in Texas and GVA... which Latin do you use? & for what grade of student? nt. - Linda...inOwasso 9:15 Jun 26 (5)
    • Answer... - GVA 15:49 Jun 26 (0)
    • LOL, you might be sorry you asked (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:12 Jun 26 (3)
      • Curiosity gets the cat.... - Susan in SoCal 13:33 Jun 26 (2)
        • Re: Curiosity gets the cat.... - Stephanie not in TX 16:00 Jun 26 (1)
          • Well, if you get it... - Susan in SoCal 19:38 Jun 26 (0)
• I still believe in English grammar... - GVA 7:57 Jun 26 (0)

having an anxiety attack about science!! and history!!! - squirrel/fish mom 7:17 Jun 26 (2)

• Beautiful Feet for history? nm - HollyDay 8:57 Jun 26 (0)
• Well... - Dayle in Guatemala 8:09 Jun 26 (0)

TOG........would you purchase it for one 1st grader. Here is my schedule (I would appreciate your help)........would it be worth revising to use it? thanks - Amber 7:00 Jun 26 (8)

• TOG - baseballmom 14:46 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: TOG........would you purchase it for one 1st grader. Here is my schedule (I would appreciate your help)........would it be worth revising to use it? thanks - Laura in OK 9:24 Jun 26 (0)
• If you like SOTW, why not just do it in order? Get the AG for it and just do it. You don't need TOG for that. (spoken as the mother of only one who's been there) nt - OhElizabeth 9:18 Jun 26 (0)
• If I knew I wanted to use it for later stages I would definitely buy it.... - WTMindy 8:21 Jun 26 (0)
• I used it with my first grader this past year and we are moving on to Yr 2 for this coming school year... - KerriF 7:50 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: TOG........would you purchase it for one 1st grader. Here is my schedule (I would appreciate your help)........would it be worth revising to use it? thanks - LisaWA 7:18 Jun 26 (0)
• I used it with a 1st grader and we really enjoyed it.....m - Pensguys 7:05 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: Please don't look at all those little "a" with the carrot above them.......I don't know what that is. nt - Amber 7:01 Jun 26 (0)

Penguys: I ordered TOG year 2 redesign last week and received a working reading list today so I can plan for book purchases. nt - r 6:50 Jun 26 (7)

• My list came yesterday! Im not using year 2 this year... but it was fun to look at! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:19 Jun 26 (0)
• Oh, great, thanks!!!! I just need to call about the Map Aids. nt - Pensguys 7:06 Jun 26 (5)
  • Yes... and can you pass the word along when you hear back? Would love to know. *Ü* nt - LisaWa 7:21 Jun 26 (4)
    • Okay, I just called and Debbie asked Maggie who said..... - Pensguys 8:09 Jun 26 (3)
      • Yes! Please do..... I spoke with Julie in the office sm - LisaWA 8:43 Jun 26 (2)
        • Okay, I just got word from Dana on the TOG boards....m - Pensguys 8:52 Jun 26 (1)
          • Cool beans! Thanks..... *Ü* nt - LisaWA 8:58 Jun 26 (0)

Excel; I'm w/ Brenda. I'm trying to figure it out. Are there templets I can use download and alter for lesson plans? nt - Corb 6:32 Jun 26 (5)

• Have you seen this? (m) - MoniMoni 11:45 Jun 26 (0)
• I am more than willing to send you mine and chat with you on how to make changes to fit you...m - Rhonda in WA 9:21 Jun 26 (1)
  • I have one in word also...here it is - Rhonda in WA 10:11 Jun 26 (0)
• Someone posted this last week... - mom2abcd 7:10 Jun 26 (1)
  • I posted it. To clarify, the book is to teach you how to use excel, but does not teach how to set up lesson plans. nt - Zee 7:13 Jun 26 (0)

How long does your 5th grader spend on school? - ChristyX5 6:09 Jun 26 (7)

• Some days as little as three, while others as much as six. Depended on what we were doing and outside classes.nt - Jenny in Atl 11:59 Jun 26 (0)
• Mine with be 5th-ish next year. I think he'll have about 4.5 hours of actual "work" each day . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:23 Jun 26 (0)
• I sure think it is! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:22 Jun 26 (0)
• 7 hours - but she starts earlier so everyone finishes at the same time. nt - Melissa B 7:20 Jun 26 (0)
• I think this is very reasonable. I am planning....sm - Zee 7:11 Jun 26 (0)
• We start early and finish at noon... - Tami 6:30 Jun 26 (0)
• That sounds very reasonable - Laura in China 6:12 Jun 26 (0)

Heather in VA-- it's just amazing the things one misses while taking a board break, lol! (m) - Virginia Heather 5:47 Jun 26 (2)

• Well excited is probably an overstatement :-)... - Heather in VA 8:08 Jun 26 (1)
  • "The plan of the week" sure seems to be the norm sometimes, doesn't it??! (m) - Virginia Heather 8:58 Jun 26 (0)

Pensacola, FL homeschool conference in Aug - HollyDay 5:47 Jun 26 (3)

• How can I find out more about this? I'm just next door. nt - Donna T. 10:22 Jun 26 (1)
  • So am I (just next door)! more inside - HollyDay 13:47 Jun 26 (0)
• sandy white beaches.....crystal clear water......I might just go!..nt - ldee 6:41 Jun 26 (0)

anyone going to CHEF in Birmingham this weekend? - HollyDay 5:46 Jun 26 (1)

• My sister and I are headed up... - Donna T. 10:26 Jun 26 (0)

How do I cancel Aleks???? - Corb 5:32 Jun 26 (1)

• Nevermind; when all else fails-ask the 11 yr old boy.. he always figures this stuff out... nt - Corb 5:58 Jun 26 (0)

Evan-Moor's How to Report on a Book grades 1-2, have you used this? Did you/your dc like it? TIA nt - Trivium Academy 5:10 Jun 26 (5)

• This is PERFECT, thank you Tami and OhElizabeth! - Trivium Academy 13:52 Jun 26 (0)
• VP recommends it and the pages are WONDERFUL. Buy them as a download directly from EM. nt - OhElizabeth 9:20 Jun 26 (0)
• This is actually what I would suggest for simple literature analysis... - Tami 5:49 Jun 26 (2)
  • Thanks Tami (sm) - Trivium Academy 6:02 Jun 26 (1)
    • Sounds good... - Tami 6:11 Jun 26 (0)

POLL: What is the biggest change you've made in the past year to your "homeschool plan"? - Julie in Monterey 23:30 Jun 25 (46)

• Leaving R&S. Doing Analytical Grammar this summer to free time for Latin in the Christian Trivium. nt. - Deborah 18:37 Jun 26 (0)
• I made myself a list of 3 catagories,1. MUST DO. 2. WOULD BE NICE, & 3. GRAVY - Fay up North 11:43 Jun 26 (0)
• My biggest change is a perspective change. Going to be more relaxed! I am going to stop trying to do "school at home" and i am going to relax and enjoy letting learning be a lifestyle as opposed to a "structured time" and have more fun with dc!!nt - Johanna 10:27 Jun 26 (0)
• Just the usual many curriculum changes. nt - Michelle T 9:39 Jun 26 (0)
• We are switching to MFW, and our LA will be CW now. We are also adding laitin. - Christina in OR 8:46 Jun 26 (0)
• Well, for the first time in years, I will have all 3 dc in different history and science so I won't be teaching them together. But, my two oldest are more independent.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:26 Jun 26 (0)
• I am emphasizing math and science more - giving more time and attention to both. nt - Zee 8:13 Jun 26 (0)
• Simplifying!! Honestly.....I'm gettin' off the conveyor belt and on to real learning. Well, that and co-op :-) (m) - DB in NJ 7:56 Jun 26 (0)
• Joining Classical Conversations and reworking some subjects to fit their goals. nt - GVA 7:49 Jun 26 (0)
• I'm staying home! Whoot! Whoot! (m) - April in VA 7:40 Jun 26 (0)
• Going "digital!"...using the computer for spelling, typing, Spanish, math drill, and even SCRAPBOOKING!....m - Tami 7:24 Jun 26 (1)
  • Tami, a couple of questions for you....sm - Zee 8:12 Jun 26 (0)
• Going from only one D kid - Lori in tx 7:08 Jun 26 (0)
• It would be easier to say what I DIDN'T change... - Heather in MI 7:03 Jun 26 (3)
  • Phonetic Zoo Q - profmom 9:39 Jun 26 (2)
    • My ds was in 3rd grade this year and... - Heather in MI 14:55 Jun 26 (1)
      • Interesting! Thanks! I'll take another look at it! nt - profmom 15:20 Jun 26 (0)
• Going from Dir. of large coop to Dir of Classical Conversations program... - Laughing Lioness 6:53 Jun 26 (0)
• Beginning Latin with Minumus and learning the Greek alphabet with Hey Andrew. Beginning a four year rotation of history via SOTW. R & S to keep me on track with LA. nt - Kimandtheboys 6:15 Jun 26 (0)
• Big changes for us (M) - one_l_michele 6:01 Jun 26 (2)
  • That sounds like such a fun year! Congrats! :) - OhElizabeth 13:15 Jun 26 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - one_l_michele 14:24 Jun 26 (0)
• As my two younger dc move into highschool, I am getting help with 3 subjects... - Michelle in GA 5:52 Jun 26 (0)
• We are shifting to a more latin-centered curriculum.. - Stacy with four rugrats 5:38 Jun 26 (0)
• Changing LA to fit the model SWB laid out at the conference. Narration will be totally new to us. Adding Latin. nt - Shannon 5:35 Jun 26 (0)
• I'll be down to teaching one next year, so I'm tailoring homeschooling specifically for his style. - Jenny in Florida 5:21 Jun 26 (2)
  • I must have missed (or forgotten) your announcement. Is your dd going to Mary Baldwin? - momof7 5:50 Jun 26 (1)
    • I'm impressed you remembered! - Jenny in Florida 7:11 Jun 26 (0)
• I am outsourcing all of my oldest (at home) schoolager next year, and multi-level teaching several subjects. - momof7 5:11 Jun 26 (3)
  • Can I ask how you are outsourcing? Thank you! Amy (nt) - Amy in VA 6:14 Jun 26 (2)
    • We are blessed by having a "homeschool school" near us. Certified teachers teachers - momof7 10:22 Jun 26 (1)
      • That is a blessing! (m) - Amy in VA 11:18 Jun 26 (0)
• I added "quiet time" to our afternoon schedule, thanks to SWB's advice at a conference. (m) - Mean Mom 5:05 Jun 26 (3)
  • I LOVE doing "quiet time" - Jennifer 5:47 Jun 26 (2)
    • oh yes, this is a must! nt - six meadows 9:09 Jun 26 (1)
      • I wouldnt make it through the day w/o it!! :-) nt - Johanna 10:18 Jun 26 (0)
• Having to become both more flexible and more scheduled - Laura in China 4:44 Jun 26 (0)
• In the last year: - Closeacademy 4:26 Jun 26 (0)
• HUGE! I was planning on CLE LightUnits all the way through starting in first, now I am doing WinterPromise literature-rich, activity-rich Theme Study (nt) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 4:18 Jun 26 (0)
• Moving to 4-day schedule to 5 day, made the decision to use TOG at some point, decided to learn French bilingually (yes, more inside) - Trivium Academy 4:10 Jun 26 (1)
  • Another one, school is to be done by the 12:00 hour Mon-Fri, which means earlier wake-up. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 4:12 Jun 26 (0)
• Move from a living book-based science program to a text book-based science program and pick-up Latin. nt - Arch At Home 2:24 Jun 26 (0)
• many small changes- biggest may have been to.. - Peela 2:01 Jun 26 (3)
  • Peela, can you tell me ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:16 Jun 26 (1)
    • sure.... - Peela 19:38 Jun 26 (0)
  • My oldest is set up this way and it is a big plus for us both.... - six meadows 4:09 Jun 26 (0)

Hannah...still looking for a book on Mussorgsky? sm - Lana in TX 22:17 Jun 25 (3)

• Not a book, but. have you tried Classics for Kids - Debra in CO 10:11 Jun 26 (0)
• Why, oh, why didn't my link work? trying again... - Lana in TX 22:19 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thank you Lana! - Hannah 5:36 Jun 26 (0)

Donna T: Is it you who uses/used Sandi Queen's Language Series??(if not, sorry)But, If so could you compare The "for Very Young" with "for elemen. child". (m) - johanna 22:14 Jun 25 (2)

• I have LL for the Very Young... - Becky in IA 6:30 Jun 26 (1)
  • thanks, that helps a lot. I love that it has poetry appreciation! nt - Johanna 6:47 Jun 26 (0)

Biblioplan and SOTW !.........has anyone done them together? Why does biblioplan skip around........... - Amber 21:52 Jun 25 (3)

• It's my understanding that they focus on one area at a time... i.e. Old Testament, then Ancient Egypt, then Ancient Greece.... (sm) - angela&4boys 7:29 Jun 26 (0)
• I think it's because... - profmom 6:13 Jun 26 (1)
  • Re: Well, no because sotw is all over the plan BUT they go from Chap.. 1 to Chap. 11 back to Chap. 5 then Chap. 2 Etc. thanks.........nt - Amber 6:52 Jun 26 (0)

Opinions from those who have used CW Poetry? We are finishing CW Aesop and going into Homer. Wondering yes or no on adding Beg. Poetry? nt - Melissa B 21:09 Jun 25 (2)

• We are in Aesop B, but I purchased the core books for both Beginning Poetry and Homer. (m) - Debra in TX 8:38 Jun 26 (1)
  • I think it looks good as well. Maybe I will just start with the core book. Thanks! nt - Melissa B 21:05 Jun 26 (0)

If i preorder FLL3 through Amazon, will they charge my credit card right away, or when it ships?? nt - Johanna 20:20 Jun 25 (2)

• Only when it ships nt - Jennefer @ SSA 21:14 Jun 25 (1)
  • thanks!nt - johanan 22:07 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone read reviews or used Growing with Mathematics? m - Ann in WA 20:17 Jun 25 (0)

whoever posted the suggestion to look for free history activity ebooks at WOWIO -- thank you! - Nicole M 19:19 Jun 25 (1)

• If it was me you are most welcome. I only knew about it because of someone else mentioning it on these forums in the past. To whomever that was thank you! nt - akmommy 20:10 Jun 25 (0)

OhElizabeth-I was intrigued by your discussion with Lostinabook below about math. Would you mind (more) - MamaPapa 18:56 Jun 25 (2)

• I'm emailing you. nt - OhElizabeth 19:40 Jun 25 (1)
  • Oops, I've lost your email. Can you email me? :) - OhElizabeth 19:43 Jun 25 (0)

5knights3maidens or other Child Size Masterpiece users, could you describe how you do this? (sm) - Nicole M 17:50 Jun 25 (0)

Heather in VA.... it's so funny that I should see your note below! (m) - Virginia Heather 17:38 Jun 25 (4)

• Thanks so much you guys!! (nt) - Virginia Heather 5:43 Jun 26 (0)
• Great news! :) nt - Ria 18:18 Jun 25 (0)
• WONDERFUL WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!! - Heather in VA 18:02 Jun 25 (0)
• Congrats! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 17:46 Jun 25 (0)

Reading Comprehension help - Lee 17:37 Jun 25 (3)

• Some ideas... - angela in ohio 4:26 Jun 26 (0)
• Have you considered... - Karen K. in Tx 22:46 Jun 25 (0)
• Can you do fun narration? - Laura in China 20:03 Jun 25 (0)

Multiplication Mneumonics and Tricks - Lee 17:31 Jun 25 (9)

• Money was the best trick we ever used - LauraQ 7:26 Jun 26 (0)
• Free mnemonics - Laura in China 19:01 Jun 25 (6)
  • Has anyone purchased the book to use in tandem with the website? I find games/riddles very enjoyable, esp. b/c my kids are so young. nt - Sweetpeach 6:17 Jun 26 (1)
    • I bought the 2 for __ special. Want to split the order? - mom2abcd 12:31 Jun 26 (0)
  • Laura do you know a website for Division? - Jill 6:06 Jun 26 (1)
    • Sorry - I don't. Calvin just uses the multiplication stories and works backwards for division (nt) - Laura in China 6:09 Jun 26 (0)
  • *Thank-you* -- this is a great site. - Sweetpeach 3:44 Jun 26 (1)
    • Re: *Thank-you* -- this is a great site. YES!!! Thanks, Laura! nt - Lee 3:59 Jun 26 (0)
• Have you ever seen Times Tables the Fun Way? www.citycreekpress.com nt - NYSue 17:48 Jun 25 (0)

The book, Bridge to Teribithia, is it okay for a 10 & 8yo? Opinions/reviews please. - carlyincali 17:15 Jun 25 (15)

• It was my favorite book in the 5th grade -- it's the one I never forgot! - Dawn K 21:25 Jun 26 (0)
• My 11yo son listened to it on CD - Sue in St Pete 20:16 Jun 26 (0)
• A sensitive child might have trouble with it, but if you read it too, you can talk about it! (more) - Kris 15:28 Jun 26 (0)
• My dd loved the book. She was 10 when she read it. nt - Heather in VA 8:10 Jun 26 (0)
• My 10yo thought it was just fine - not his style but okay (nt) - Laura in China 23:27 Jun 25 (0)
• I read it and decided no for my 10 yr. old boy...sm - Zee 18:32 Jun 25 (1)
  • I agree- watch the movie- as we are right now- wait on the book. (nm) - Janee'TX 6:56 Jun 26 (0)
• Maybe you should read this book about these kinds of books.. - Ester 18:22 Jun 25 (4)
  • £Ì£é£î£ë¡¡£á£ç£á£é£î - Ester 20:45 Jun 25 (0)
  • Was there a link? I think it got eaten (nt) - Laura in China 18:52 Jun 25 (2)
    • One more time. My bilingual input is giving me trouble ... - Ester 21:25 Jun 25 (1)
      • Well, I give up on the link, but you can see the book. - Ester 21:26 Jun 25 (0)
• Well... - Lori D. 17:32 Jun 25 (0)
• I don't know. But it's 1 of 2 books in a local literature co-op class for 7th and 8th graders -nt - Kathie in VA 17:24 Jun 25 (0)
• I would suggest that you preview the book before you decide. - Carol in Cal. 17:19 Jun 25 (0)

Read Alouds for 8yr dd....more - awanama 16:53 Jun 25 (16)

• Half Magic and others by Eager, Five Children and It and others by Nesbit, Chronicles of Narnia, Redwall, The Tale of Despereaux and others by deCamillo.(nt) - Tami 5:42 Jun 26 (1)
  • Oh! Forgot dd's favorite: The Magic Bicycle series by Bibee.(nt) - Tami 6:19 Jun 26 (0)
• my girls go for fantasy adventure ... - AngieW in Texas 21:29 Jun 25 (0)
• Island of the Blue Dolphins! nt - Jones Academy 19:43 Jun 25 (0)
• the Freddy the Pig books by Walter Brooks have recently be reprinted.... - Nicole M 19:07 Jun 25 (1)
  • Our library has several of these on tape and CD, ds (6) is *loving* them! nt - Jami in TX 19:40 Jun 25 (0)
• You might like to look at some of the older adventure stories - Laura in China 17:32 Jun 25 (6)
  • Thanks, the Swallows and Amazons looks great! My dd also loves sailing and pirates. nt - awanama 18:35 Jun 25 (5)
    • we read Swallows & Amazons every summer, we love it so.... - Nicole M 18:42 Jun 25 (4)
      • Have you read the sequels? There are about ten of them (nt) - Laura in China 18:51 Jun 25 (3)
        • So glad to hear that someone else loves these! - Erika 22:21 Jun 25 (1)
          • My elder brothers read these when I was small - I never caught on to them then, but Calvin loves them. (nt) - Laura in China 23:12 Jun 25 (0)
        • we have one of them, that I read growing up.... - Nicole M 19:06 Jun 25 (0)
• Our suggestions for adventure titles to read aloud... - Lori D. 17:18 Jun 25 (2)
  • PS... in case that list is too long, here's my abbreviated list... - Lori D. 18:25 Jun 25 (1)
    • Thank you so much! I loved the long list and that you broke it down by most like Roald Dahl. nt - awanama 18:34 Jun 25 (0)

FlockofSillies... question for you below about FLL3! link inside - Niffercoo 16:35 Jun 25 (2)

• Niffercoo, I have had that issue, too, with HWOT vs. some workbooks, etc. sm - Lana in TX 22:24 Jun 25 (0)
• FlockOfASillies directed me to peacehillpress.com ~> you can download that first 50ish pages of both book & workbook! nt - Corb 19:45 Jun 25 (0)

Doesn't someone here put their worksheet type stuff into binders? - Georgia in NC 15:50 Jun 25 (12)

• thanks for all the input! - Georgia in NC 9:50 Jun 26 (0)
• We cut the bindings off all workbooks and 3-hole punch. (m) - Laurie in VA 7:18 Jun 26 (0)
• I posted this awhile back? - MoniMoni 6:01 Jun 26 (0)
• We're going to attempt individual sheets this year with our workbook subjects. - Trivium Academy 5:44 Jun 26 (0)
• I hate loose papers that get dog eared, wrinkled, ripped. So, I leave workbooks intact. nm - LNC 4:00 Jun 26 (0)
• I do similar... - Arch At Home 2:36 Jun 26 (0)
• I'm thinking of doing just that for next year -m - Kathie inVA 18:36 Jun 25 (0)
• I always did that... - Ellie 18:16 Jun 25 (4)
  • How do you cut bindings off books? nt - EgoElfWife 8:14 Jun 26 (2)
    • Kinkos! - hwfquilts 8:43 Jun 26 (1)
      • Warning about Kinko's.... - Ellie 13:46 Jun 26 (0)
  • and, another advantage to have the bindings removed.... - Nicole M 18:38 Jun 25 (0)

Is there such a thing as an "explorers song" or rhyme or poem? Something that would help in memorizing the explorers? I'm thinking of something along the lines of Lyrical Science. Thanks! (nt) - Janie 15:49 Jun 25 (1)

• We used the Veritas Press Explorers to 1850 song and tape. (nt) - Tami 16:24 Jun 25 (0)

Does Horizons not tell the teacher what to do with the manipulatives? - Sandy Redding 15:35 Jun 25 (7)

• It's under the Student Activities instructions (on the right hand page), I think. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 15:48 Jun 25 (6)
  • I see that but there will be manipulatives listed but then I see no mention in the directions of even using them. nt - Sandy Redding 4:04 Jun 26 (5)
    • Pulling out our Horizons 2 books... - Trivium Academy 4:48 Jun 26 (4)
      • Well, come on over!! You ARE in GA! lol...m - Sandy Redding 8:01 Jun 26 (3)
        • Where are you? - Trivium Academy 8:39 Jun 26 (2)
          • Too far for you, I am in Roswell. - Sandy Redding 10:46 Jun 26 (1)
            • URGH!!! That's okay, my dh will have to go to Emory for seminary- my time is coming! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:23 Jun 26 (0)

Has anyone started SWR with a child who is already reading? - Rocking Horse 15:09 Jun 25 (6)

• Thank you, ladies. Could you also describe how you started? - Rocking Horse 17:55 Jun 25 (2)
  • What we did... - Rhonda in Wa 18:06 Jun 25 (0)
  • Go to Lulu.com and download OhElizabeth's Quick & Dirty Guide for free. (There is one for older students as well, you may prefer this one.) <nt> - TarponGirl 18:04 Jun 25 (0)
• I started when my older was in 5th grade. . . - Pam in MA 17:20 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Has anyone started SWR with a child who is already reading? - captuhura 17:19 Jun 25 (0)
• yes - HollyDay 16:26 Jun 25 (0)

I can't find the website with the really nice notebook covers-I've used them for history and science. Anyone have the link? thanks! nt - Karie 14:29 Jun 25 (3)

• WOW thanks! nt - paradise 5:14 Jun 26 (0)
• link only - Lostinabook 14:38 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks!!!! nt - Karie 16:24 Jun 25 (0)

For Trivium, about Science - Chris in VA 14:17 Jun 25 (4)

• The earth science copywork is posted now. The astronomy copywork will be up soon. (link) - Trivium Academy 7:09 Jun 26 (0)
• Whoa, lots of questions... - Trivium Academy 14:53 Jun 25 (2)
  • Thank you so much. This really helps. By the way, - Chris in VA 17:27 Jun 25 (1)
    • Thanks Chris : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:36 Jun 25 (0)

SOTW Timeline and a cross reference with Veritas Press Cards (link inside) - KyTriplets 13:54 Jun 25 (0)

Does anyone have a list of Scientists and Inventors from 1850 to the present? nt - jac 13:32 Jun 25 (3)

• I always use a timeline for a list like you want. A great one is linked inside. (nt) - Janie 15:13 Jun 25 (2)
  • Those are great! Thank you~ - captuhura 18:46 Jun 25 (0)
  • Thank you, love those timelines! nt - jac 15:26 Jun 25 (0)

Is this enough for 5th & 3rd grade? Any suggestions appreciated. - carlyincali 13:21 Jun 25 (6)

• When life got too crazy for me, here's what I did - LauraQ 8:50 Jun 26 (0)
• Re: Is this enough for 5th & 3rd grade? Any suggestions appreciated. - Stephanie Z 18:13 Jun 25 (0)
• You may have already thought of this,... - Karen K. in Tx 16:53 Jun 25 (0)
• some ideas we did for 2nd and 5th - HollyDay 16:31 Jun 25 (0)
• In your situation, I would not use a formal science curriculum. sm - Lana in TX 15:39 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Is this enough for 5th & 3rd grade? Any suggestions appreciated. - Ellie 14:35 Jun 25 (0)

Has anyone found a software program that helps with scheduling that they couldn't live without? What was it? - Brenda Coug 13:20 Jun 25 (23)

• I make my own forms in Word. nt - paradise 4:10 Jun 26 (1)
  • Same here. I find using a pencil is much quicker for me.(nt) - Tami 5:57 Jun 26 (0)
• Excel....here is ours...see inside... - Rhonda in WA 22:05 Jun 25 (1)
  • Mine is just like this. I've never found anything preprinted that worked as well! nt - Michelle T 9:42 Jun 26 (0)
• Excel here too. Example inside. - Laura in China 19:10 Jun 25 (0)
• Excel....but I recently found this...... - Classic Mom 18:37 Jun 25 (0)
• Another vote for Excel! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 18:03 Jun 25 (0)
• Edu-Track for scheduling & Spreadsheet for special forms. nt - flpeggy 17:49 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Has anyone found a software program that helps with scheduling that they couldn't live without? What was it? - Stephanie 15:06 Jun 25 (0)
• Homeschool Tracker. I love it! (m) - threelops 14:50 Jun 25 (5)
  • I loved the free version, but...man oh man, the Plus is awesome! (m) - Tammyla 9:58 Jun 26 (0)
  • I agree! HSTP is awesome!! - Jennifer 5:35 Jun 26 (0)
  • I use and love HSTP as well, but - Des 19:09 Jun 25 (0)
  • I use and like this as well (the basic will give you an idea of how the program works/looks, but don't judge the Plus version by the very limited features of Basic) /nft - katilac 17:06 Jun 25 (0)
  • I like HSTracker too. nt - Kisa in CA 15:07 Jun 25 (0)
• Same here. Excel! nt - AmyCC 14:40 Jun 25 (0)
• Excel. My ideas on forms never seem to match those of the people creating the planning software! nt - Mary in GA 14:21 Jun 25 (0)
• Excel here. (nt) - KyTriplets 13:45 Jun 25 (0)
• I agree with Ria. I make my own forms in Excel. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:44 Jun 25 (0)
• My experience with software that helps schedule... - Ria 13:40 Jun 25 (3)
  • Thanks everyone! Ria's comment is what I suspected! I'll save my cash and try to figure out how to use Excel! :o) nt - Brenda Coug 22:20 Jun 25 (0)
  • Me three! - akmommy 17:45 Jun 25 (0)
  • Me too! - Elizabeth 15:35 Jun 25 (0)

Can someone provide me with the publisher info for 100 Easy Lessons? My copy is so old that it no longer has it's cover and first few pages. - KidsHappen 13:05 Jun 25 (1)

• Nevermind I found it on-line. (nt) - KidsHappen 13:07 Jun 25 (0)

What do you do when your upper level math plan does not include.... - TarponGirl 12:49 Jun 25 (2)

• Saxon is not the only choice with a solutions manual... - Laura in CT 13:56 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks, that is exactly what I wanted to know... you are the best! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 18:06 Jun 25 (0)

Murderous Maths? Review, anyone? Is it funny? Does it engage students? Do I need it? Do I want it? Will my children love it? nt - Kelli in TN 12:40 Jun 25 (1)

• DD1 loves them; they're great bathroom books. (m) - nmoira 0:42 Jun 26 (0)

Please read my review of Rocket Phonics and let me know what you think. - KidsHappen 12:26 Jun 25 (4)

• It would be helpful for me to know.....m - Julieofsardis 13:40 Jun 25 (1)
  • Ok, thanks this was helpful. Answer inside. - KidsHappen 15:03 Jun 25 (0)
• great objective description of the product, but what where the things you did or did not like about it? Maybe that's not appropriate for the type of review you're writing? nt - Brenda Coug 13:37 Jun 25 (1)
  • I tried to state my opinions in an objective way. Examples inside. - KidsHappen 15:10 Jun 25 (0)

To the Stephanie that lives in New Jersey you won't believe this - momee 12:25 Jun 25 (0)

What is the site where you can put in a book's title and find the reading level? - Hannah 12:22 Jun 25 (7)

• Mmm. So how do I know how to use these levels? I have three sites - all giving different levels - Hannah 12:57 Jun 25 (2)
  • I just choose one list and use if for comparison purposes - Laura in China 23:26 Jun 25 (1)
    • I'll have to do the same to organise our books - Hannah 5:44 Jun 26 (0)
• Link only - jubilee 12:31 Jun 25 (3)
  • I needed a second site like this for comparison. Thanks!-nt - Babymacsmama 13:14 Jun 25 (0)
  • That's it! Thank you (nt) - Hannah 12:34 Jun 25 (1)
    • You're welcome! nt - jubilee 12:36 Jun 25 (0)

If you had to drop one subject due to time what would it be? - Quiver0f10 11:51 Jun 25 (25)

• Can you alternate days of history and science? nt - Christina in OR 8:40 Jun 26 (0)
• Could your 7th grader do LfC mostly on his/her own? (m) - Michele in MN 6:43 Jun 26 (1)
  • Possibly, but I'd be doing it with a 6th and 4th grader also ( and a 2nd sitting in) nt - Quiver0f10 7:08 Jun 26 (0)
• Thank you everyone for the ideas! I need to think it over and do some tweaking! nt - Quiver0f10 6:32 Jun 26 (0)
• I have a friend who alternates days of SWR with days of the Calvert Spelling CD. She does SWR as time allows.(nt) - Tami 5:55 Jun 26 (0)
• I alternate weeks with R&S and CW. That would save you quite a bit of time. (nt) - HKD 3:19 Jun 26 (0)
• How about doing doing TOG two days, Noeo two days... - Arch At Home 3:06 Jun 26 (0)
• another idea.... - Peela 22:01 Jun 25 (2)
  • I did have it planned to do R&S 1 week and CW the next. (more) - Quiver0f10 6:31 Jun 26 (1)
    • oops *45 minutes nt - Quiver0f10 6:34 Jun 26 (0)
• How does this look? - Quiver0f10 12:17 Jun 25 (7)
  • I would suggest starting even earlier, maybe 6 or 6:30...(m) - EgoElfWife 14:04 Jun 25 (4)
    • I don't know if I could be functioning at 6:30. I do gt up early, but to think at 6? LOL nt - Quiver0f10 15:18 Jun 25 (3)
      • My eldest and I are getting up to start school at 6:00 and it has been great - Melissa B 15:35 Jun 25 (2)
        • I agree (with qualifications)......... - liz 18:47 Jun 25 (0)
        • That does sound good! I wil have to see how it works out. nt - Quiver0f10 16:01 Jun 25 (0)
  • Another suggestion... - April in VA 12:52 Jun 25 (0)
  • That was going to be my suggestion.... - WTMindy 12:21 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: If you had to drop one subject due to time what would it be? - tink1234 12:02 Jun 25 (1)
  • Iam going to rework the schedule with a 7:30 start. It might just work ( If I can get my brain functioning at 7:30 LOL) nt - Quiver0f10 12:07 Jun 25 (0)
• You might not like this but... - OhElizabeth 12:00 Jun 25 (2)
  • When we did R&S-3 we did the lesson orally and dd did the worksheet on her own. -nt - Kathie inVA 12:14 Jun 25 (0)
  • So, not have them do an actual R&S lesson, just the worksheet? I don't mind starting earlier and I do have the R&S worksheets already nt - Quiver0f10 12:05 Jun 25 (0)
• How I wish there was an edit feature. I meant to add .... - Quiver0f10 11:52 Jun 25 (1)
  • What about alternating some things? -m - Kathie in VA 12:12 Jun 25 (0)

Questions about organizing 'everything'... - Mariann in Va 11:43 Jun 25 (5)

• yes, I do arrange by subject matter (for the most part) - katilac 14:29 Jun 25 (0)
• I have two books cases... - Corb 14:19 Jun 25 (0)
• I do arrange things according to subject matter... - Carol in Cal. 12:50 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Questions about organizing 'everything'... - tink1234 12:06 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks -- hadn't even thought of that! :) nt - Mariann in Va 12:37 Jun 25 (0)

How long does an average student take to complete a lesson in TT math 7? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 11:41 Jun 25 (2)

• There are about 6 practice questions and then about 20 actual math problems covering previous topics and the newest concept. My ds does 1 lesson over 2 days, only because he can't sit for that long. It all depends on the age of your child. nt - r 6:47 Jun 26 (1)
  • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 11:10 Jun 26 (0)

Another Lynn and ThriceBlessed, I posted a reply to your ? below about FLL3's writing component. nt - FlockOfSillies 11:36 Jun 25 (1)

• Thank you so much! That's very helpful. nt - Another Lynn 18:40 Jun 25 (0)

Fallacy detective: about how much time to schedule? -m - Kathie in VA 11:28 Jun 25 (4)

• hmm, not bad, so maybe I'll try 20min 2d/wk and perhaps we can do TT next year also? -thanks -nt - Kathie in VA 10:36 Jun 26 (0)
• 20-30 minutes once a week (if you're going to spread it over a year). nt - AmyCC 14:45 Jun 25 (1)
  • Yes, this is how we did it, although ds wanted to do it much more often! nt - Susan in TN 17:19 Jun 25 (0)
• Doesn't look like much time is needed to me (m) - Ria 11:34 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone gone from SM to VideoText? m - Pensguys 11:22 Jun 25 (17)

• Sorry I hijacked the thread!!! nt - Karie 13:23 Jun 25 (3)
  • That's okay.....maybe someone will know....Debra may be the only one! ;) nt - Pensguys 13:42 Jun 25 (2)
    • re: Right Start to VT - Debra in CO 22:17 Jun 25 (1)
      • Good....I'll be waiting to hear more and not trying to get ahead of myself. nt - Pensguys 19:41 Jun 26 (0)
• Pensguys, I talked with Tom Clark at our convention last week - Karie 12:59 Jun 25 (10)
  • Karie... - OhElizabeth 17:08 Jun 25 (2)
    • I'm in complete agreement with you - Karie 18:37 Jun 25 (1)
      • HA! ;) You just HOPE I'll have some good wisdom to impart! m - Pensguys 18:54 Jun 25 (0)
  • Hmmm......that is interesting....m - Pensguys 13:05 Jun 25 (6)
    • Well I'm using VT and I wouldn't recommend going from E to VT... - Heather in VA 13:13 Jun 25 (2)
      • Thanks, Heather...that is what I was feeling too....going from E to VT would be too much.....now I have to figure out if going from SM 5A/B would be okay or do I need to do 6A/b too. nt - Pensguys 13:41 Jun 25 (0)
      • I'm glad you said this... - Karie 13:22 Jun 25 (0)
    • She suggested doing RS Geo in 2 years, forgot to add that. - Karie 13:08 Jun 25 (2)
      • Okay good. thanks. nt - Pensguys 13:39 Jun 25 (0)
      • "He" was referring to my son, not yours. Sorry! nt - Karie 13:09 Jun 25 (0)
• Funny you should ask.... - Debra in CO 12:00 Jun 25 (1)
  • Hmm.....good to know....Now let's see if I remember to ask you! LOL We've gotten through RS E and planning Geo over 2 years. nt - Pensguys 13:02 Jun 25 (0)

Has anyone tried to combine SL 1 With MFW CtG? History is making me batty today! <nt> - TarponGirl 10:56 Jun 25 (4)

• What are you trying to combine? Just the reading selections? That would be simple to do (nt - Julie in MN 15:13 Jun 25 (3)
  • Well, I was trying to just use both "as is" and was wondering if anyone has had success doing that. <nt> - TarponGirl 18:08 Jun 25 (2)
    • If no one else chimes in, I'll say that you might start with one or the other, and add as needed (sm) - Julie in MN 21:29 Jun 25 (1)
      • I agree with Julie... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 9:04 Jun 26 (0)

Any feedback on "I Love America"? - one_l_michele 10:41 Jun 25 (0)

Trying to remember... isn't there a popular history curric that utilizes MOH? <nt> - TarponGirl 10:35 Jun 25 (4)

• Thanks ladies, that is what I was looking for! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 10:55 Jun 25 (0)
• WinterPromise Ancients nt - profmom 10:41 Jun 25 (1)
  • Posted at the exact same time! :-D nt - profmom 10:41 Jun 25 (0)
• Winter Promise uses MOH 1 and 2 in Quest for the Ancient World and Quest for the Middle Ages... - siloam 10:41 Jun 25 (0)

Need Cool Weather Stuff - Maria G. 10:33 Jun 25 (1)

• What about.... - Karen K. in Tx 14:09 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone know where to find samples of Total Language Plus-couldn't find any on their site or on RR's site. Thanks. nt - MamaPapa 10:01 Jun 25 (0)

Best spine for doing World History in 1 year for 3rd-6th graders? TIA - Janet 9:55 Jun 25 (3)

• I'll "third" CHOW and the workbook. nt - abbeyej 15:21 Jun 25 (0)
• Ditto on CHOW and suggest getting the workbook from Calvert for it. nt - OhElizabeth 10:47 Jun 25 (0)
• Hilyer's "A Child's History of the World" is nice. <nt> - TarponGirl 10:20 Jun 25 (0)

Please share your language arts schedule for 2nd/3rd grade. Thanks! nt - Allison TX 9:32 Jun 25 (23)

• Ours: - earlybird mom 22:04 Jun 26 (0)
• 3rd - Deborah 18:21 Jun 26 (0)
• 3rd grade" - HollyDay 5:49 Jun 26 (0)
• Second grade - Laura in China 17:23 Jun 25 (0)
• tentative language arts schedule for my 7yo boy - hootandflutter 16:07 Jun 25 (0)
• I just posted what we'll be doing next year on my blog, and it includes 2nd & 3rd grades. (link only) - threelops 14:58 Jun 25 (0)
• Our 2nd so far... - Jenny in Atl 14:03 Jun 25 (0)
• 2nd grader - Closeacademy 13:03 Jun 25 (0)
• Our plans for 3rd Grade... - Rebecca S 12:49 Jun 25 (0)
• Tentative 2nd grade plans - Chris in VA 12:30 Jun 25 (0)
• 3rd grader here... - Kelly in VA 11:46 Jun 25 (0)
• Our 2nd grade language arts for dd.... - Karen K. in Tx 11:33 Jun 25 (0)
• for upcoming 3rd grade.... - Ann in WA 11:10 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Please share your language arts schedule for 2nd/3rd grade. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 11:01 Jun 25 (0)
• Here's our 2nd grade so far -m - Kathie in VA 10:43 Jun 25 (0)
• Third grade here.... - Elm in NJ 10:42 Jun 25 (0)
• 2nd (just started) and plans for third - Melissa B 10:41 Jun 25 (0)
• 2nd and 3rd grades - Susan in TN 10:40 Jun 25 (0)
• Our plans for 2nd - one_l_michele 10:30 Jun 25 (0)
• Our 3rd grade ... - Susan in SoCal 10:19 Jun 25 (0)
• our upcoming 2nd grade - Trivium Academy 10:03 Jun 25 (0)
• here is my 3rd for next year - Johanna 9:53 Jun 25 (0)
• Here is both... - Daisy 9:36 Jun 25 (0)

I want to add to the planning question from below. . . I want to plan my entire year before school begins, bu t my state requires a daily log...(m) - 3joys&me 9:27 Jun 25 (3)

• Thanks!!!(nt) - 3joys&me 13:52 Jun 26 (0)
• My daily log is detailed but my yearly plan is not . . . - Brenda in FL 22:29 Jun 25 (0)
• I plan the whole year for each subject, but then plan my weeks a few at a time (m) - angela in ohio 9:53 Jun 25 (0)

Trisms...I've been reading the recent discussions on this and I have some questions. sm - Lana in TX 9:25 Jun 25 (2)

• What we are doing... - Mama Owl 18:57 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thank you for sharing. I will have to investigate Trisms further. nt - Lana in TX 22:11 Jun 25 (0)

Updated publication dates for Galore Park materials inside. - Melissa B 9:23 Jun 25 (1)

• Aaagh! Junior English 1 has slipped! - Laura in China 17:21 Jun 25 (0)

Can someone answer a question about the Progressive Phonics website for me? - TinQC 9:17 Jun 25 (5)

• It was a limited time offer. I printed them all while I could. Hopefully they will offer more free again sometime. nt - Kelli in TN 9:27 Jun 25 (4)
  • Thank you! Guess I missed it. Bummer. nt - TinQC 9:30 Jun 25 (3)
    • There are other phonics freebies on the 'net if you are interested..... - Kelli in TN 14:04 Jun 25 (2)
      • Thank you! These will be a great help. I really appreciate your posting these! Thank you. - TinQC 17:40 Jun 25 (0)
      • Wow, Kelli! These are great! Do you have comparable ones for beginning math? nt - Dee 17:35 Jun 25 (0)

Can we have a show of hands - Who is using Singapore Interactive Science? A scheduling question inside... - Brit 8:58 Jun 25 (2)

• Re: Can we have a show of hands - Who is using Singapore Interactive Science? A scheduling question inside... - Dot 12:04 Jun 25 (0)
• We will be using this and I am sitting down this week to plan it out... - Deece in MN 10:17 Jun 25 (0)

What would you use for early elementary secular US History and Health/Safety (M) - one_l_michele 8:53 Jun 25 (0)

Has anyone compared Saxon Algebra 2 with Math-U-See at this level? (m) - Raea 8:42 Jun 25 (0)

Story of the World 4 opinions please - Debra in CO 8:38 Jun 25 (12)

• I may not count... - Sue in St Pete 20:30 Jun 26 (1)
  • Of course you count!! :) - Debra in CO 22:39 Jun 26 (0)
• Y'all are great! Thanks :) - Debra in CO 10:23 Jun 26 (0)
• We're using it this year.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:42 Jun 25 (0)
• My then 4th-grade, modern history buff ate it up (m) - Stephanie not in TX 12:53 Jun 25 (0)
• Thanks! (and more opinions are certainly welcome!) - Debra in CO 12:06 Jun 25 (1)
  • I used it with my 4th and 1st graders... - Susan in TN 17:22 Jun 25 (0)
• I think SOTW 4 was intended as a read alound for grade 4... - Betty 11:42 Jun 25 (2)
  • Re: I think SOTW 4 was intended as a read alound for grade 4... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:46 Jun 25 (0)
  • I do plan to cover SOTW 4 more fully next year when dd is in grade 4.. - Betty 11:46 Jun 25 (0)
• I agree with Laura. My 8th grader used SOTW 4 this year and I would not use it with my 6 year old. We did more things like studying inventions, people, and places. I liked the SOTW 4 but not for my younger one. nt - happymainemom 9:13 Jun 25 (0)
• I'm not sure if people didn't like SOTW4 or that the subject matter may be a little too intense for, say, a 7-8 yo. But a 5th grader is the intended audience (through, IMO, 8th grade). I would suggest using something else with the youngers. (nt) - Laura in OH 8:49 Jun 25 (0)

8th graders summer book recommendation - Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. nt - momee 8:36 Jun 25 (1)

• Also by the same author "The Wright Three" nt. - Ida 19:43 Jun 25 (0)

Virginia Heather!!! Are you out there? You've been so scarce since HEAV. Everything ok? nt - Heather in VA 8:18 Jun 25 (0)

CW users - question - Karen K. in Tx 8:10 Jun 25 (2)

• I think it's possible... - Susan in SoCal 8:24 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thank you, Susan! This is very helpful.... - Karen K. in Tx 9:40 Jun 25 (0)

I'm looking for recommendations for a children's book on Mussorgsky and/or Rimsky-Korsakov (nt) - Hannah 8:08 Jun 25 (0)

How Nature Works vs Apologia Botany - Julie in TX 8:07 Jun 25 (7)

• I *highly* recommend SWB's 'Science in the Classical Curriculum'... (m) - Yvette 17:36 Jun 25 (4)
  • Re: I *highly* recommend SWB's 'Science in the Classical Curriculum'... (m) - Julie in Tx 20:22 Jun 25 (3)
    • And I really should have mentioned this is not a program... (m) - Yvette 21:58 Jun 25 (1)
      • And I thought I had the WTM book memorized!! Thanks - Julie in TX 7:59 Jun 26 (0)
    • Susan Wise Bauer (sorry!) nt - Yvette 21:46 Jun 25 (0)
• I used Apologia Botany (before Apologia published it), parts of CGC (but not plants) and just gave How Nature Works away! m - 5wolfcubs 8:43 Jun 25 (1)
  • I'm just tired of piecing Science together so much. - Julie in TX 10:27 Jun 25 (0)

Abeka Language - What do I need? - Kelly 8:02 Jun 25 (2)

• What Cindy said, and about the tests... - Maverick 10:31 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: Abeka Language - What do I need? - CindyinTexas 9:35 Jun 25 (0)

History Resources - Janet in Iowa 7:54 Jun 25 (6)

• For color, cut, paste and make activities... - siloam 13:28 Jun 25 (0)
• Colonial Times Time Traveler CD...packed with all sorts of activities. Link inside - PameLA in VA 11:19 Jun 25 (0)
• Colonial Times Time Traveler CD...packed with all sorts of activities. Link inside - PameLA in VA 11:18 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: History Resources - Kelly - also in Iowa 8:11 Jun 25 (2)
  • Re: History Resources - Janet in Iowa 8:38 Jun 25 (1)
    • Re: History Resources - Maria G. 10:29 Jun 25 (0)

Hi!This is a poll of sorts. I am mostly a lurker here and was wondering- I hvae seen posts on MFW, Sonlight, TOG, etc... but I was wondering Do YOU chose one of these or do you do your own thing? nm - Mrs. Mallard 7:47 Jun 25 (25)

• own thing. Even if i bought a program which was structured, I would still tweak it considerably. Just a compulsive tweaker here. nt - Peela 22:05 Jun 25 (1)
  • Another compulsive tweaker here! I really like to customize our literature/history. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 22:54 Jun 25 (0)
• Do our own thing but get ideas from Sonlight, TOG etc. nt - flpeggy 17:52 Jun 25 (0)
• Have done sonlight & my own thing. Me & my youngest are glad to be using MFW now! nt - Julie in MN 15:16 Jun 25 (0)
• I do my own thing. (nt) - Plaid Dad 13:14 Jun 25 (0)
• Just thought I would add ours to this list: This coming year I will be using Living Books Curriculum with my own Language Arts tweaking. - Rebecca 12:05 Jun 25 (0)
• My own thing, largely with WTM but not all. Have never used those listed. nt - dangermom 10:37 Jun 25 (0)
• TOG gives me the best of both worlds... - Janis in DE 10:07 Jun 25 (1)
  • Mmmhmm, what she said. nt - momee 12:30 Jun 25 (0)
• I had trouble finding a curriculum (m) - angela in ohio 10:07 Jun 25 (0)
• Sonlight keeps me sane for history/literature. I don't have time to do much planning/sifting, so we use it pretty much as it is with a few classical enhancements. nt - GVA 9:58 Jun 25 (0)
• I plan to do MFW next year since it'll be our first year hs'ing and it goes along with what I'm looking for in curriculum. nt - Ruthie in AL 9:48 Jun 25 (0)
• I have tried SL and TOG, stuck with Ambleside for several years, but mostly do my own thing. This year I will use PTP and SOTW activity pages for my younger students. nt - Michele in MN 9:33 Jun 25 (0)
• I think we're in the "my own thing" category. I like a lot of things about Ambleside Online (emphasis on famous people and stories), but will probably add a little more because I seem to have little history lovers here. :-) nt - Jami in TX 9:17 Jun 25 (0)
• Have been doing my own thing, but just bought TOG year2!!! Can't wait till it comes!!!!!! nt - r 9:06 Jun 25 (0)
• my own thing first couple of years, TOG for 2 years ,MFW yr 5 next year - six meadows 9:04 Jun 25 (0)
• I often plan my own thing BUT it always winds up being too much. So this fall I'm using MFW. nt - Daisy 8:59 Jun 25 (0)
• Doing my own thing. I like being able to personalize for each kiddo. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:49 Jun 25 (0)
• Homeschooling is an ever evolving process that grows as you learn and your children's needs change. - Closeacademy 8:41 Jun 25 (0)
• My own thing. nt - Stephanie not in TX 8:40 Jun 25 (0)
• I use MFW and plan to use their high school as well. I listened to David Hazell's conference tape and their philosophy of education and life is the same as mine. Makes it easier too. nt - Lori in MS 8:12 Jun 25 (0)
• Here's how I made my decision... - Kelly in VA 8:04 Jun 25 (0)
• I spent a lot of time looking at Sonlight four years ago, but I've always done my own thing. (nt) - Laura in China 7:57 Jun 25 (0)
• A mixture here, there are some things that you can do on your own if you've got the time/resources. - Trivium Academy 7:54 Jun 25 (0)
• I have used SOTW for the last 5 years and will be starting TOG in the fall. nt - WTMindy 7:48 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone Use and not like Apologia General science? Why and what age? Thanks! nt - saved1112 7:22 Jun 25 (1)

• Ria, LOL! who's got the thread w/ her opinion in it, a few boards back...? nt - Peek a Boo -who likes Apologia :-) 6:44 Jun 26 (0)

My body book....I have this...Is there anything like this for older kids...Junior HIgh??...m - 5knights3maidens 6:47 Jun 25 (4)

• There is one for older kids called "The Body Book".... - akmommy 9:20 Jun 25 (0)
• No, but here's a book I bought that you might be interested in (m) - angela in ohio 7:22 Jun 25 (2)
  • We are using Apologias Gen Sci next year, maybe we will get this. nm. - paradise 10:50 Jun 25 (0)
  • Thank you very much! nt - 5knights3maidens 7:32 Jun 25 (0)

Donna T, I just saw your follow-up question... - momofkhm 6:32 Jun 25 (2)

• Thanks, Cheryl. I'll check it out. nt - Donna T. 7:35 Jun 25 (0)
• trying link again - momofkhm 6:33 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone use Primary Language Lessons? - Quiver0f10 6:29 Jun 25 (3)

• Thank you both. nt - Quiver0f10 11:22 Jun 25 (0)
• I didn't use Primary LL but did use Intermediate LL. They are set up the same. - momofkhm 6:45 Jun 25 (0)
• I do and - crystal 6:41 Jun 25 (0)

Colleen, will you please email me? - Donna T. 6:04 Jun 25 (0)

Fix It! Grammer...have you used it, liked it, not?... - Kelly on the prairie 5:56 Jun 25 (3)

• I also just bought it to go with IEW - Laura R (FL) 7:51 Jun 25 (0)
• Just bought it at the convention, have started it yet though. nt - OhElizabeth 7:13 Jun 25 (1)
  • Boy, someone should edit me, lol. That was NOT started it yet. nt - OhElizabeth 11:06 Jun 25 (0)

Latin for 2nd and 3rd graders? - mogster 5:54 Jun 25 (5)

• I don't think Prima Latina is too dull. - Cindyg 18:03 Jun 25 (0)
• I think Latin for Children is very good for that age. nt - Heather in VA 9:07 Jun 25 (0)
• I would suggest Minimus or Lively Latin! Doing Minimus (more) - MamaPapa 8:28 Jun 25 (0)
• I love Lively Latin for those ages (link only) - Susan in SoCal 8:26 Jun 25 (0)
• Minimus? It's fun - I don't know if it's meaty enough for you (nt) - Laura in China 6:14 Jun 25 (0)

Prepping for emergencies questions? Posted on K-8 board, I'd love your input!! nt - Corb 5:50 Jun 25 (0)

My 7th grade schedule - any thoughts? - Christy in CO 5:25 Jun 25 (1)

• looks good to me -m - Kathie inVA 7:13 Jun 25 (0)

Muzzy French for an almost-5-year-old? - Melissa in NJ 5:15 Jun 25 (6)

• Is it possible you can "check it out" from the library 1st (sm) - Vanna 19:28 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks for the reco! What county are you in? (If you feel like sharing, of course!) (m) - Melissa in NJ 12:47 Jun 26 (0)
• It doesn't get good reviews here. - Cindyg 18:11 Jun 25 (1)
  • Ah, thank you. It wasn't really something I was considering, I just happened across it and wondered. (m) - Melissa in NJ 12:52 Jun 26 (0)
• We have Muzzy German for my 2 yo and almost 5 yo - Eleanor 5:57 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks, I'm mainly hoping that it will be something to spark interest in further learning--at the very least, it has to be better than Noggin, LOL! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 12:54 Jun 26 (0)

For those who are planning on using Latin Prep, when I went to the sight this morning - momof7 4:18 Jun 25 (4)

• Yes - it's new (nt) - Laura in China 4:56 Jun 25 (2)
  • Laura, I just finalized my order! I don't know whether to thank you or not!! :) - momof7 6:40 Jun 25 (1)
    • But metric is so much simpler! She'll love it! Actually, I'd like to hear your review of the science. - Laura in China 7:09 Jun 25 (0)
• jeepers.....site, not sight!! yikes. nt - momof7 4:19 Jun 25 (0)

KATHIE IN VA: ideas below on your thread on how to trim yr. 7th gr. schedule. : ) - Lori D. 22:42 Jun 24 (1)

• Thanks! I replied down there -nt - Kathie inVA 4:59 Jun 25 (0)

Now that the yr is over...how did you like Growing w/ Grammar 3? m - Ann in WA 22:35 Jun 24 (4)

• This is so reaffirming -- my copy of GWG 3 arrived yesterday! - Sweetpeach 6:51 Jun 25 (0)
• We just completed GWG3. We really liked it! I go over the text with my dd in the morning and she does the workbook herself. nt - WABeth 6:20 Jun 25 (0)
• We've used both 3 and 4 and loved both! Love the sentence diagramming in them! nt - flpeggy 4:20 Jun 25 (0)
• We've used GWG 3 and 4 and we love it! - oakmom 23:06 Jun 24 (0)

I'm ordering my TOG right now...what do I need? m - Pensguys 22:28 Jun 24 (27)

• I also ordered year2 last week, YEAH!!! I was told It would be best to order the bundle and when it comes go through the book list and place a book order. www.yesterdaysclassics.com has lots of the books for year 2. nt - r 9:12 Jun 25 (1)
  • Thanks, but I don't want everything in the bundle. nt - Pensguys 13:44 Jun 25 (0)
• Um, no page protectors Penny?... - karenciavo 6:12 Jun 25 (15)
  • Now knowing Penny started that thread on the yahoogroup... makes this even more funny!! *Ü* - LisaWA 8:55 Jun 25 (1)
    • Just read that whole thread this morning! very funny!!! I guess I'll stock up on page protectors nt - r 9:08 Jun 25 (0)
  • Oh yes! page protecotrs! A must have *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:43 Jun 25 (5)
    • Alright, ya'll! No laughing at my expense! ;) LOL I haven't gotten that far in my thinking, Karen! LOL nt - Pensguys 11:21 Jun 25 (1)
      • *Ü* Not laughing AT you... WITH you! Small world we type in hu? I didnt realize you started the "great ' debate of 04! lol ((hugs to you)) all in fun.... nt - LisaWA 15:22 Jun 25 (0)
    • I don't know if you know this or not Lisa, but Penny started the "Great Page Protector Debate" on Loose Threads way back in 2004. It's legendary ;-D nt - karenciavo 8:46 Jun 25 (2)
      • NO! That is to funny.... I loved that discussion.... it was so funny! It wasnt Loose threads at that time though.... if my memory is serving well at all here..... what a hoot! nt - LisaWA 8:54 Jun 25 (1)
        • Right, it was originally Year 1, but at the end of the year the fellowship was so rich, and we were often OT anyway, that we decided to keep that list going calling it Loose Threads and start a new Year 1 yahoo group. nt - karenciavo 9:13 Jun 25 (0)
  • Just adding that you can put your own tabs on the page protectors! : ) - Trivium Academy 6:52 Jun 25 (6)
    • I actually have Unit 1 in one 3" binder (with pp). I know I need to split it though... - karenciavo 7:17 Jun 25 (5)
      • LOL, this was funny. My visual mind pictured this happening. Great commercial for PP!nt. - Maury 9:49 Jun 25 (0)
      • Haha-I am ROFL at that one! (And somewhat comforted to know that someone else's table is completely covered with planning stuff!) nt - MamaPapa 7:51 Jun 25 (0)
      • LOL thats funny.... this is why I love them so much! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:46 Jun 25 (0)
      • ROTFL, All was saved! - Trivium Academy 7:23 Jun 25 (1)
        • Oops. - Trivium Academy 7:45 Jun 25 (0)
• If you can, I recommend Evaluations and (m) - Maury 6:02 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: I'm ordering my TOG right now...what do I need? m - Trivium Academy 4:29 Jun 25 (0)
• I buy two sets of tabs, one for my notebook and one for my daughter's. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 3:01 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: I'm ordering my TOG right now...what do I need? m - LisaWA 22:37 Jun 24 (5)
  • I thought I just read on the TOG board that the map aids is ready? m - Pensguys 22:45 Jun 24 (4)
    • As far as I know, its still not done.... can you hold out till mourning and give them a call? nt - LisaWA 23:01 Jun 24 (2)
      • Yeah.....I emailed them, so I'll check. This money is burning a hole in my pocket! LOL nt - Pensguys 23:11 Jun 24 (1)
        • Any answer yet? nt - LisaWA 15:23 Jun 25 (0)
    • My bad.....I'm not sure if it is ready or not....it was an older post I read. nt - Pensguys 22:50 Jun 24 (0)

Tami and Gail about CLE and placement.....m - Pensguys 21:32 Jun 24 (4)

• I used this scope and sequence chart.... - Tami 5:39 Jun 25 (0)
• Not Tami, but (m) - StacyTea 22:41 Jun 24 (1)
  • Thanks, Stacy....I'll do that. nt - Pensguys 22:47 Jun 24 (0)
• Tami, I asked you a similar question below. :0) nt - Mel 21:41 Jun 24 (0)

anybody read Bull Run while studying the Civil War? opinions, please... nt - LatinaRepublicana 20:13 Jun 24 (1)

• Re: anybody read Bull Run while studying the Civil War? opinions, please... nt - Margo 5:22 Jun 25 (0)

Anyone done k12 for 1st grade. Either virtual or independent is fine. - Amber 19:56 Jun 24 (6)

• Re: Anyone done k12 for 1st grade. Either virtual or independent is fine. - kel 15:54 Jun 25 (0)
• We're using it for K, and 3rd ... - Lisa in VA 11:47 Jun 25 (0)
• We used K12 for 1st grade, dropped it for 2nd, and are going back to K12 (for some, not all, in the fall) m - Maisy 20:27 Jun 24 (3)
  • I'm curious, what does K12 use for math? nt - StacyTea 22:45 Jun 24 (2)
    • I'm not sure about all grades, but I know 4th and 5th are Sadlier-Oxford. NT - Night Elf 5:24 Jun 25 (1)
      • 1st grade, too - Maisy 8:02 Jun 25 (0)

TOG and cost... - Jeanne in MN 19:45 Jun 24 (26)

• I found year 2 classic for $65 used.... - siloam 10:37 Jun 25 (1)
  • This is a cheaper way to get Redesign too. Purchase any TOG year plan cheap and purchase Redesign 50% off. nt - karenciavo 10:50 Jun 25 (0)
• It also helps if you can find friends nearby who are working on different year plans... - Mandyd 7:08 Jun 25 (1)
  • We live in a rural area and I don't know anyone that uses it. But it would be a great idea! nft. - Jeanne in MN 8:28 Jun 25 (0)
• I know exactly what you mean... - Dayle in Guatemala 7:02 Jun 25 (1)
  • Yes, I may have to go back to the drawing board. I've heard good things about TQ. nft. - Jeanne in MN 8:26 Jun 25 (0)
• After spending $300 you could sign up for Share and Save... - karenciavo 6:18 Jun 25 (3)
  • How cool is that! nft. - Jeanne in MN 8:16 Jun 25 (1)
    • Heres another cool deal.... the $$ I spend.... also counts. so it becomes cheaper every time.... just a little.... although I have yet to truly buy anything from the books shelf. nt - LisaWA 8:48 Jun 25 (0)
  • This is how I got year 1 for free! *Ü* I love the option! Year 2 was because I hosted a booth for TOG at our State convention. *Ü* and - LisaWA 7:55 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: TOG and cost... - Trivium Academy 4:02 Jun 25 (2)
  • Did you buy the resource/multi-year, multi-unit books too? nft - Jeanne in MN 8:14 Jun 25 (1)
    • Not all of them, only 3 that I want to use this year. - Trivium Academy 8:26 Jun 25 (0)
• I will try... here ismy perspective. *Ü* - LisaWA 22:12 Jun 24 (5)
  • I can get by with out having to buy the resources/spines?? - Jeanne in MN 8:01 Jun 25 (1)
    • You are correct... you dont 'have" to buy what they recomend for History or indepth...sm - LisaWa 8:30 Jun 25 (0)
  • Lisa, are you going to stick with your classic set, or will you be buying the redesign? nt - Zee 6:20 Jun 25 (2)
    • Moving on to Classic! I have year one (for free) and year 2 redesign is on its way (also free) nt - LisaWA 7:50 Jun 25 (1)
      • DOH! moving on to redesign.... sigh..... I have no excuse... *Ü* nt - LisaWA 7:51 Jun 25 (0)
• You could look into buying used the classic version. I have seen some on the swap boards here. hth (nt) - KerriF 20:40 Jun 24 (0)
• You don't need ALL the pieces.... - WTMindy 20:31 Jun 24 (2)
  • So even if I just got the curriculum, you think we could do a lot?... - Jeanne in MN 8:20 Jun 25 (1)
    • Yes, I do KWYM. :-).... - WTMindy 12:27 Jun 25 (0)
• i feel your pain... i was disappointed when i saw the cost--after i got very excited about the program... nt - LatinaRepublicana 20:15 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: TOG and cost... - Becky in Mexico 19:53 Jun 24 (1)
  • We'll finish this year with SOTW 4, but I *really* want Bible and church history the next times around. TY though! nft. - Jeanne in MN 8:24 Jun 25 (0)

Is there a SOTW audio available? If so, where can I find it? - Christine 19:29 Jun 24 (3)

• Yes, the CDs are super! nt - Stephanie Z 21:05 Jun 24 (0)
• You can get them from Amazon or Peace Hill Press.... - Eleanor 19:43 Jun 24 (1)
  • The link didn't attach...trying again! - Eleanor 19:44 Jun 24 (0)

Looking for recommendations of current news web sites for kids - age 10+ Thanks! nt - Melissa B 19:20 Jun 24 (0)

RightStart and Singapore - kylanjovan 19:18 Jun 24 (14)

• Thanks for all the responses, everyone! I've decided to... (m) - kylanjovan 19:18 Jun 25 (3)
  • Singapore isn't supposed to be just seeing it in the book. - Jean 6:30 Jun 26 (1)
    • I've tried the Teacher's guide (since that's all that is available for 1A & 1B), I still feel like it's not enough with the parts that I can adapt to HS rather than classroom. Hopefully the home guides are much better. nt - kylanjovan 13:16 Jun 26 (0)
  • Just a suggestion... - OhElizabeth 20:15 Jun 25 (0)
• Since he's having conceptual problems, RS would be MUCH better than a workbook review. - Reya 11:44 Jun 25 (0)
• We tried to supplement Singapore with Right Start (m) - Stephanie not in TX 20:40 Jun 24 (2)
  • What exactly made you decide to switch completely to RS? nt. - kylanjovan 20:42 Jun 24 (1)
    • We felt that (m) - Stephanie not in TX 6:14 Jun 25 (0)
• Why don't you just add a spiral workbook program onto Singapore? (m) - OhElizabeth 19:29 Jun 24 (5)
  • Oh, Elizabeth...Question regarding spiral review... - Mandyd 5:27 Jun 25 (1)
    • No clue, sorry. Tami posted a link to a place with the scope & sequence, so you could look for that. nt - OhElizabeth 11:23 Jun 25 (0)
  • The RS activities sounds like it would be a great supplement to Singapore (m) - kylanjovan 20:37 Jun 24 (1)
    • Re: The RS activities sounds like it would be a great supplement to Singapore (m) - OhElizabeth 11:22 Jun 25 (0)
  • PS. - OhElizabeth 19:31 Jun 24 (0)

Art "HELP!!" needed please for 3rd and 6th - HollyDay 19:11 Jun 24 (6)

• We started "Mommy it's a Renoir" (Child-Size Materpieces) at the end of this school year...m - 5knights3maidens 6:52 Jun 25 (1)
  • how much time do you spend on this? (sm) - Nicole M 9:12 Jun 25 (0)
• Mark Kistler Draw Squad. First and only thing that's clicked for my boys. (nt) - Lori D. 22:27 Jun 24 (1)
  • Calvin (10) is enjoying this too (nt) - Laura in China 22:53 Jun 24 (0)
• I bought Atelier to use in the fall. - Ida 19:49 Jun 24 (0)
• Art With A Purpose Artpacs (m) - jac 19:17 Jun 24 (0)

Mommyfaithe or others...I have a question about Ambleside... - Linda in Oregon 18:57 Jun 24 (2)

• I would ..... - Mommyfaithe 19:29 Jun 24 (1)
  • Thanks Faithe....(m) - Linda in Oregon 19:39 Jun 24 (0)

Woohoo! Just got my preordered copy of FLL3. It looks great. I can hardly wait to start it with dd. The workbook is going to save us oodles of time. nt - FlockOfSillies 18:40 Jun 24 (10)

• Can you help me with a FLL3 format question? - Niffercoo 16:33 Jun 25 (0)
• I got mine a couple of weeks ago and had the same reaction! - Kim 6:43 Jun 25 (0)
• Yup, I saw it at the convention and it was very impressive! Made me wish it had been out a year earlier! (m) - OhElizabeth 19:39 Jun 24 (6)
  • Some like R&S because it covers writing, does FLL3? nt - Another Lynn 4:36 Jun 25 (3)
    • It incorporates narration, copywork, and dictation. There are also 7 optional lessons at the end of the book that cover writing letters. nt - FlockOfSillies 11:35 Jun 25 (1)
      • OH! And I forgot -- poetry memorization. nt - FlockOfSillies 11:41 Jun 25 (0)
    • Yes, I would love to know this as well nt. - ThriceBlessed 7:33 Jun 25 (0)
  • Your comparison of FLL and R&S is pretty much on target. Two things I would add... (m) - FlockOfSillies 23:30 Jun 24 (1)
    • Thank you OhElizabeth and FlockOfSillies! nt - jubilee 12:25 Jun 25 (0)
• Would you be able to give a comparison between FFL3 and R&S3? nt - jubilee 19:28 Jun 24 (0)

? re: dropping RightStart for Horizons (2nd grade) - Lostinabook 18:34 Jun 24 (4)

• If you're going to... - OhElizabeth 19:45 Jun 24 (3)
  • Hmmmm.... - Lostinabook 7:16 Jun 25 (2)
    • You should email me... - OhElizabeth 11:27 Jun 25 (1)
      • Done :-) nt - Lostinabook 14:35 Jun 25 (0)

Erica or whoever it was that posted about the "go together" word pages... - LJ 18:14 Jun 24 (1)

• Nothing quite that orderly... LOL - erica 15:12 Jun 25 (0)

I found this and it sounds pretty neat- Novel Units (inside) - Trivium Academy 18:04 Jun 24 (7)

• I purchased several of these from Rainbow Resource @ a discount years ago. We liked them, But - Carmen & Co. 18:49 Jun 24 (6)
  • Carmen, do you know how they compare to Progeny Press' guides? nt - Trivium Academy 19:01 Jun 24 (5)
    • Now, but they're not as detailed as the Garlic Press guides. More - Carmen & Co. 19:12 Jun 24 (4)
      • Okay, now to look at Garlic Press. Lol! Thanks Carmen. nt - Trivium Academy 19:32 Jun 24 (2)
        • You could check out Total Language Plus also depending on what you are looking for nt - Heather in VA 19:43 Jun 24 (1)
          • I haven't used literature guides yet and I'm just exploring-I want to introduce a few literary terms this year. - Trivium Academy 4:05 Jun 25 (0)
      • That should be NO to you, and NOW to my 10yods who won't go to bed--lol. nm - Carmen & Co. 19:13 Jun 24 (0)

Handle on the Arts curriculum? - Amy in OH 17:52 Jun 24 (0)

R&S English - Can my 5th grader jump straight into book 5? - Tracie in TX 17:51 Jun 24 (2)

• I think you can, but.... - Mom to 3 island boys 9:29 Jun 26 (0)
• well, my dd had done virtually no grammar when she did R&S5, so yes, I guess you can! nt - Peela 5:15 Jun 25 (0)

Help! I need help choosing a writing program for 4th grade! - Kellin 17:09 Jun 24 (13)

• Not a text, but to encourage her creative writing, check out the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program for November (sm & links) - 5wolfcubs 8:22 Jun 25 (0)
• Re: 6+1 Traits of Writing - cm 22:23 Jun 24 (1)
  • cm, what are the names of these workbooks? - mom2abcd 19:18 Jun 26 (0)
• WriteSource uses the 6 traits to teach children to write.... - Debbie in Austin 19:36 Jun 24 (3)
  • Here is the link.... - Debbie in Austin 19:40 Jun 24 (2)
    • ARG! My direct link doesn't work, but the one I typed out does. nt - Debbie in Austin 19:45 Jun 24 (1)
      • What's with the links tonight? I couldn't get mine to work either.nt. - Ida 19:50 Jun 24 (0)
• The 6 Traits books are good (m) - angela in ohio 19:11 Jun 24 (0)
• Could it be the 6+1 Traits of Writing? - Ida 19:10 Jun 24 (3)
  • 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades (link only)nt - Ida 19:12 Jun 24 (2)
    • Hmmm, for some reason my links aren't working. URL to cut and paste inside. - Ida 19:14 Jun 24 (1)
      • And for the grades 3 and up . . . - Ida 19:15 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: Help! I need help choosing a writing program for 4th grade! - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:30 Jun 24 (0)

New Schedule Plans - Would like to hear your input on this... (m) - Mel 16:37 Jun 24 (13)

• Looks great! For 8th grade English... - Tami 18:32 Jun 24 (3)
  • Tami, I have a question... - Mel 21:41 Jun 24 (1)
    • Re: Tami, I have a question... - Tami 5:46 Jun 25 (0)
  • Wow thank you so much! I haven't looked at CLE but will check it out for sure. :0) nt - Mel 21:04 Jun 24 (0)
• PE? - Laura in China 17:39 Jun 24 (5)
  • Yes, they do PE. :0) nt - Mel 21:42 Jun 24 (0)
  • Just curious as to why you cite government recomendations?(nt) - Tami 18:36 Jun 24 (1)
    • There seems to be wide governmental/non-governmental agreement on this issue (m) - Laura in China 20:30 Jun 24 (0)
  • I have to giggle about the Gov't rec for PE - many US Gov't school no longer have PE or only have it once a week. - Jenny in Atl 18:02 Jun 24 (1)
    • Yes, I know. If my kids were in school, I'd be getting them to exercise after school (nt) - Laura in China 18:06 Jun 24 (0)
• are you doing anything for Logic? -nt - Kathie in VA 17:07 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: New Schedule Plans - Would like to hear your input on this... (m) - crystal 17:01 Jun 24 (1)
  • Thank you so much for letting me know. :0) nt - mel 20:58 Jun 24 (0)

Anyone know the name of a book about the history of paper making......more - SLB 16:01 Jun 24 (2)

• Paper Through the Ages, by Shaaron Cosner? - yvonne in ca 20:30 Jun 24 (0)
• How Paper is Made by: Neil Curtis? nt - jubilee 18:57 Jun 24 (0)

math - MOM2 15:50 Jun 24 (12)

• You may want to check out Cathy Duffy's information on learning styles - Sue in St Pete 20:36 Jun 26 (0)
• We use both programs. nt - Melissa B 18:24 Jun 24 (0)
• I used Saxon K for a while and first grade for about a week and a half before I dumped it for Singapore. - Ida 17:42 Jun 24 (1)
  • Re: I used Saxon K for a while and first grade for about a week and a half before I dumped it for Singapore. - MOM2 17:46 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: math - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:28 Jun 24 (0)
• I have used Saxon Prek & Singapore Earlybird through 3a - Closeacademy 16:45 Jun 24 (0)
• I've taught both (m) - EKS 16:10 Jun 24 (0)
• We actually use both......m - Rhonda in WA 16:05 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: math - Carole in DE 15:59 Jun 24 (2)
  • Re: math - MOM2 16:20 Jun 24 (1)
    • Absolutely! Singapore is more challenging and has more higher level thinking, IMO. nt - Sue in St Pete 20:37 Jun 26 (0)
• We chose Singapore because.... - nutmeg 15:56 Jun 24 (0)

Middle School transcripts - how do you list courses? - Susan in TN 15:46 Jun 24 (4)

• Re: Middle School transcripts - how do you list courses? - Ellie 18:20 Jun 25 (0)
• Who is going to be looking at the transcript, and why? - nutmeg 15:51 Jun 24 (2)
  • This is through the hsing umbrella program we are registered with (sm) - Susan in TN 16:35 Jun 24 (1)
    • I lump language arts together as a single subject in middle school. Separate for K-5. nt - momof7 17:12 Jun 24 (0)

Anyone that has used California Virtual Academy for 6th or 7th grade that could tell me what PreAlgebra book is used Thank You (m) - Francie in CA 15:25 Jun 24 (2)

• Dolciani's Structure and Method Course 1 by Houghton Mifflin? Not absolutely sure..nm - Lyn NoCA 16:12 Jun 24 (0)
• K-12's Pre-Algebra. - Trivium Academy 15:35 Jun 24 (0)

Has anybody used Living Learning Books' Earth and Astronomy curriculum? - Osmosis Mom 15:15 Jun 24 (3)

• It's definitely light, but you could just use books on your child's level. Lots of coloring pages. - Michelle T 12:13 Jun 25 (0)
• Here is Sue's very helpful review of it. (link) - Trivium Academy 7:04 Jun 25 (1)
  • Hey! That's me. IMO, it would be TOO young for a 9yo. nt - Sue in St Pete 20:43 Jun 26 (0)

Natalija, Jacklyn, and Ginny--I just saw your request for my General Science plans and e-mailed them to you today! Sorry it took so long, didn't see them before.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:14 Jun 24 (0)

What do you use for a roots program? tia nt - saved1112 14:06 Jun 24 (6)

• We're liking the Word Roots series from Critical Thinking. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 19:14 Jun 24 (2)
  • we have the computer game version of this and love it... - Nicole M 8:45 Jun 25 (1)
    • Yep, we're using the computer versions. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:55 Jun 25 (0)
• We use & like Vocabulary Vine! nt - profmom 14:59 Jun 24 (0)
• How old are the kids? nt - Paula H 14:26 Jun 24 (0)
• We are starting with the Rummy Roots 1&2 game and then adding a curriculum later this year.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:16 Jun 24 (0)

Combining WP AS 1 with SOTW - Chris in VA 14:06 Jun 24 (2)

• You are can do what ever you want. :D nt - siloam 14:58 Jun 24 (0)
• One mom from the WP yahoogroup combined AS1 and SOTW Volumes 3 & 4 (m) - StacyTea 14:44 Jun 24 (0)

What history curr out there evenly teaches both Biblical and secular history together? tia nt - saved1112 14:01 Jun 24 (5)

• Don't know if this teaches evenly, but... - Karen K. in Tx 17:37 Jun 25 (0)
• MFW uses the actual Bible as one of the texts (nt) - Julie in MN 21:06 Jun 24 (0)
• Veritas Press.(nt) - Tami 15:01 Jun 24 (0)
• Tapestry of Grace, Winter Promise (uses MOH), TruthQuest, My Father's World. nt - siloam 14:59 Jun 24 (0)
• What age? We used MOH and Spielvogel with Omnibus. nt - Chris in VA 14:08 Jun 24 (0)

GWG 1/2 vs FLL-thoughts? m - Ann in WA 13:53 Jun 24 (1)

• I used them together and loved the combo - Linda...inOwasso 19:27 Jun 24 (0)

Anyone used Analytic Grammar? Opinions? - OHKarin 13:27 Jun 24 (3)

• We'll be starting soon... - Sue in St Pete 20:46 Jun 26 (0)
• We love it, too! I agree, search the past boards as there have been some good discussions about this. nt - Deece in MN 10:20 Jun 25 (0)
• love it here... - Peela 17:13 Jun 24 (0)

MFW users....Do you write in your manual or.... - Mommyfaithe 13:15 Jun 24 (5)

• Re: MFW users....Do you write in your manual or.... - ldee 15:25 Jun 24 (1)
  • Idee, can you tell me... - Donna A. 21:39 Jun 24 (0)
• Pretty much - Julie in MN 13:56 Jun 24 (1)
  • As I am looking through MFW.... - Mommyfaithe 19:36 Jun 24 (0)
• I don't write in the manual, I use post-it notes. nt - saved1112 13:46 Jun 24 (0)

Another planner/scheduling question? m - Anne Marie 13:03 Jun 24 (5)

• our completed work is our only record- plus the ticked off assignment sheets. nt - Peela 18:52 Jun 24 (0)
• How old are your children?... - Tracie in TX 17:57 Jun 24 (0)
• You could just make three lists for the week and cross them off - Laura in China 17:47 Jun 24 (0)
• Just an idea.... - Mommyfaithe 13:40 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: Another planner/scheduling question? m - Maverick 13:39 Jun 24 (0)

If you have the Bonjour Les Amis DVDs, will you please email me? - Trivium Academy 12:58 Jun 24 (0)

Cursive - looking for advice for next year (3rd grade) - Nancy in OH 12:48 Jun 24 (3)

• I sort of did this last year - HollyDay 14:09 Jun 24 (0)
• Perhaps A Reason for Handwriting? For software (m) - Maisy 13:30 Jun 24 (1)
  • Yes, Educational Fontware does this. They seem very nice. (nt) - Julie in MN 14:24 Jun 24 (0)

TOG--How long does this take with LG stage Children? - Closeacademy 12:36 Jun 24 (1)

• I have done TOG the past 2 years with my daughter who is 10 - Janis in DE 13:59 Jun 24 (0)

So....what is everyone thinking about Writing Tales 2? Looks great to me! nt - MamaPapa 12:18 Jun 24 (3)

• Will you do a separate grammar program with this?... - Teresa in MO 12:52 Jun 24 (1)
  • Well, I'm in a bit different boat. I have dd7 (Dec. bday) (more) - MamaPapa 14:35 Jun 24 (0)
• I like it so much, I'm thinking of separating my dc and using WT1 and 2 with the younger one then moving on to Homer. nt - Kimber 12:41 Jun 24 (0)

consumer math for middle school? Resources? Ideas - Teresa Hope 12:13 Jun 24 (2)

• Hey! I *just* am on that page in my new Rainbow Resource catalog! Take a look at... - Lori D. 17:04 Jun 24 (1)
  • Re: Hey! I *just* am on that page in my new Rainbow Resource catalog! Take a look at... - Teresa Hope 19:42 Jun 24 (0)

Abeka history and health, what level to teach a 7 and 5 y/o together? nt - one_l_michele 11:39 Jun 24 (2)

• health - I would teach the book geared for the 7 yr old to both of them nt - HollyDay 11:42 Jun 24 (1)
  • Me too. nt - saved1112 13:49 Jun 24 (0)

Lee -- two things.... - Nicole M 11:15 Jun 24 (1)

• No need to apologize. (m) - Lee 18:58 Jun 24 (0)

Looking for a more traditional Spanish curriculum - LauraQ 11:04 Jun 24 (4)

• You'll probably need to look for a high school level program - Maverick 21:21 Jun 24 (0)
• There's a post a little ways down . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 12:10 Jun 24 (1)
  • Just so you know, United Streaming has increased the cost to $199 now. nt - Paula in PA 12:58 Jun 24 (0)
• have you looked at LifePac? - HollyDay 11:43 Jun 24 (0)

Please remind me how to search all the boards - site.wtm something? TIA nt - one_l_michele 9:22 Jun 24 (3)

• I just use Ctrl F and then enter a key word to search for. nt - StacyTea 14:47 Jun 24 (1)
  • Oops! I read that incorrectly. Ignore my answer :-p nt - StacyTea 22:47 Jun 24 (0)
• site:wtmboards.com 'search phrase' NT - Tammy 9:35 Jun 24 (0)

Mama Owl, regarding Trisms... - Deece in MN 8:46 Jun 24 (2)

• No, I think its interesting. - Mama Owl 12:53 Jun 24 (1)
  • I know what you mean... - Deece in MN 5:20 Jun 25 (0)

MamaPapa, LJ--You were looking for lit guides with more thought provoking... - OhElizabeth 8:40 Jun 24 (3)

• Thanks, looks intriguing. Piggybacking on with q's about SWR - LJ 17:42 Jun 24 (1)
  • Re: Thanks, looks intriguing. Piggybacking on with q's about SWR - OhElizabeth 19:24 Jun 24 (0)
• Just had two seconds to go over the website-looks good! I'll look into (more) - MamaPapa 12:08 Jun 24 (0)

2007 Pinwheels For Peace Project - flpeggy 7:40 Jun 24 (0)

Trivium.. I posted a ? for you on your blog,, wasn't sure to post it here or there? nt - Corb 7:17 Jun 24 (3)

• Re: Questions - Trivium Academy 10:05 Jun 24 (2)
  • Thanks! m-- - Corby 12:40 Jun 24 (1)
    • Re: Thanks! m-- - Trivium Academy 12:47 Jun 24 (0)

Progymnasmata followers: What would you think of doing this in a spiral manner? -m - Kathie inVA 7:00 Jun 24 (2)

• What ages is this class for? nt - Stephanie not in TX 7:29 Jun 24 (1)
  • Jr high. grades 7-12 -more on the class (long) - Kathie in VA 13:14 Jun 24 (0)

spanish curriculum for 2nd and K - Jen Grow 5:59 Jun 24 (2)

• You might check into UnitedStreaming. Their Spanish programs are very good. (m) - flpeggy 7:49 Jun 24 (1)
  • Thanks so much for this information. I have been needing a reason to justify the cost of United Streaming and this just may be it! (nt) - Jennefer @ SSA 8:03 Jun 24 (0)

How much time to allow for Classical Writing - Homer & Harvey's? -m - Kathie in Va 5:27 Jun 24 (8)

• Agreeing with the others.... - Susan in SoCal 9:17 Jun 24 (2)
  • When you say "we" is the 1.5 - 2 hours teacher time? Or is that the time your dc spent including teacher/student time? TIA. - FloridaLisa 10:02 Jun 24 (1)
    • My time involvement is about 30-45 min. 3x per week. nt - Susan in SoCal 12:37 Jun 24 (0)
• We probably spend that amount of time, but (m) - Stephanie not in TX 8:23 Jun 24 (0)
• When my son did this we averaged about 1 to 1.5 hr daily. (nt) - flpeggy 7:52 Jun 24 (0)
• I tihnk you will find by halfway through HomerA, it will take you longer.... - Peela 6:09 Jun 24 (2)
  • Do you need to have a separate time for grammar? -m - Kathie in Va 6:56 Jun 24 (1)
    • grammar time... - Susan in SoCal 9:14 Jun 24 (0)

How does this look for 6th grade? - Lana in TX 22:48 Jun 23 (4)

• Are you allotting a certain amount of time for each subject?... - Deece in MN 8:30 Jun 24 (1)
  • Yes, each subject has a certain time alloted. Most lessons are 30 minutes or less. sm - Lana in TX 9:02 Jun 24 (0)
• We're not at sixth grade yet - Laura in China 3:55 Jun 24 (1)
  • You are right, and that is something we are working on. sm - Lana in TX 9:07 Jun 24 (0)

What I'm learning on my summer "vacation"...(m) - Colleen 21:51 Jun 23 (2)

• LOL. Thanks for sharing here anyway, it was a good read! nt. - 10Acres 6:29 Jun 24 (0)
• Well, hey, whaddya know! This is the curriculum board! I'll just quietly exit and post that on the General board, as intended...LOL (nt) - Colleen 21:52 Jun 23 (0)

Can anyone recommend a version of Chaucer's canterbury Tales for 6 and 7 yo boys? TIA! - earlybird mom 21:20 Jun 23 (3)

• Chaucer's Canterbury Tales by Marcia Williams....... - Sonshinegirl 4:39 Jun 24 (0)
• Chanticleer and the Fox by Chaucer and Cooney - Cara 22:06 Jun 23 (0)
• Canterbury Tales Author: Barbara Cohen * We enjoyed this again this year... nt - LisaWA 21:24 Jun 23 (0)

I spoke to a Saxon rep today at a conference... - Ellie 21:07 Jun 23 (5)

• Ellie, is this true for older editions as well or only the newer? - Luann in ID 22:43 Jun 23 (4)
  • Only for the new editions... - Ellie 6:14 Jun 24 (3)
    • FYI - Hoggirl 14:03 Jun 25 (1)
      • And most dc can do just that... - Ellie 14:42 Jun 25 (0)
    • Thanks, Ellie. nt - Luann in ID 7:42 Jun 24 (0)

Reading: Early reader HELP!! - maggie 20:56 Jun 23 (4)

• my 9yo is a pony, princess, fairy girl too ... - AngieW in Texas 17:58 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: Reading: Early reader HELP!! - Linda in TX 12:48 Jun 24 (0)
• I also have a second child who is an early reader...m - Jenny in Atl 8:41 Jun 24 (0)
• I have a 7 yo boy who is reading well -m - Kathie in VA 21:20 Jun 23 (0)

I am considering California Virtual Academy..My question is: What book is used for PreAlgebra? Thank You nt - Francie in CA 20:52 Jun 23 (0)

Long shot-Does anyone know if there's a homeschool store in or around Buffalo, NY? (more) - MamaPapa 20:15 Jun 23 (3)

• Pennywiselearning is in Gowanda, a little south of Buffalo (more...) - Sabrina in NY 6:51 Jun 24 (2)
  • This post caught my eye - I was born in Gowanda, NY and lived there till I was 4! nt. - Brenda in FL 21:49 Jun 24 (0)
  • Thanks so much-this looks great! I'll have my dad check into it. nt - MamaPapa 11:50 Jun 24 (0)

why do you suppose my library system does not have any of the Story of the World books? - Nicole M 20:10 Jun 23 (13)

• I'll ask, then! Too bad my library is so seldom actually open that I'll have to wait until Tuesday, though! - Nicole M 11:16 Jun 24 (1)
  • It will help your librarian to supply the ISBN numbers, publisher contact info and prices. - Trivium Academy 11:48 Jun 24 (0)
• I requested them at my library but they didn't buy them... - sr 9:38 Jun 24 (0)
• They are self-published. You can ask, though. nt - Reya 9:29 Jun 24 (0)
• You probably just have to request it -- our library orders from the Kirkus reveiws list (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:17 Jun 24 (1)
  • oops, reviews (sorry, misspell!) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:18 Jun 24 (0)
• Probably because no one has requested them. I don't think it's a publisher they would normally seek - Dawn K 4:57 Jun 24 (0)
• Ours bought them as soon as I requested them - try it!! (nt) - angela in ohio 4:37 Jun 24 (1)
  • Mine too! (nt) - KyTriplets 6:54 Jun 24 (0)
• We are quite fortunate - our system has 2 or 3 copies of each book, including the AGs! - nutmeg 21:22 Jun 23 (0)
• Yes, you should request them...m - dangermom 21:12 Jun 23 (0)
• Have ytou requested them? Sometimes librarians just don't know what people want.. My library has ordered books I've asked for in the past. nt - Maverick 20:13 Jun 23 (0)
• Ours doesn't have them either. nt - jac 20:13 Jun 23 (0)

Classical Kids Collection Vol. 1 on clearance at barnesandnoble.com for $23.44. Retails at Rainbow Resources for $46.25! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 19:46 Jun 23 (3)

• Could you link me to this? I can only find it for $33. thanks! nt - Rhonda in WA 23:27 Jun 23 (2)
  • I just checked today Sunday 6/24 and I got it for $23.44. nt - Michelle in CA 12:41 Jun 24 (0)
  • I went back today and it's no longer there. I am so sorry! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 8:05 Jun 24 (0)

Anyone use "Language Lessons for the Elementary Child" by Queen homeschool?? Care to share your thoughts or reviews on it?? nt - Johanna 19:41 Jun 23 (4)

• If you like Charlotte Mason's language arts approach, this is a fabulous series -- just like Primary/Intermediate Language Lessons, but in a workbook format! (nt) - Leslie in TN 11:44 Jun 24 (1)
  • yeah, i thought it looked similiar to PLL, i just want a gentle start for grammar when she is young, i will probably end up doing R&S or GWG in grade 4 or 5. nt - Johanna 15:05 Jun 24 (0)
• I have it, used it briefly then put it aside... - Michelle T 9:54 Jun 24 (1)
  • hmm, you say it's "easy, slow, and gentle" then it might be just what i am looking for in a LA program for dd3rd. thanks. nt - Johanna 11:21 Jun 24 (0)

Okay, about how much time per week for a 7th grader?? -m - Kathie in VA 19:32 Jun 23 (19)

• I think we did about 5-6 hours/day, plus extra curriculars(sports, music) and bedtime reading. nt - Veronica 20:34 Jun 24 (0)
• thanks everyone, -m - Kathie in VA 19:24 Jun 24 (5)
  • Well, if you're looking to trim, here's my 2 cents worth of ideas : ) ... - Lori D. 22:40 Jun 24 (2)
    • I'll take that -m - Kathie inVa 4:58 Jun 25 (1)
      • Best of luck! I'm sure you'll come to a workable schedule as you get into it! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 8:14 Jun 25 (0)
  • ug that wasn't clear. Basic schedule above. -nt - Kathie inVA 21:13 Jun 24 (1)
    • oh and if I take out extra curriculars (music, art, debate class) we're down to 22hrs 45min /wk. -nt - Kathie in Va 5:06 Jun 25 (0)
• we're not there yet, but it doesn't sound THAT far off - katilac 10:42 Jun 24 (0)
• I'm in a similar bind at the moment. I have such high hopes for 7th but after laying all our 'stuff' out, I'm thinking I need to trim something. (nt) - Brit 9:25 Jun 24 (0)
• Yeah-we were doing that amount of school for 7th grade this past year, too. - Holly in N NV 9:02 Jun 24 (0)
• I don't know that it is too much... - Deece in MN 8:38 Jun 24 (0)
• We're scheduled for 25 hours, including breaks, plus an additional 4hrs for an outside art class. nm - Carmen & Co 8:34 Jun 24 (0)
• My 7th grader only did 20 hours a week - 38 sounds like a lot. :0) nt - Mel 7:49 Jun 24 (0)
• I think it is depends on the child - We do 38 hours a week starting in 4th with no problems - Melissa B 7:37 Jun 24 (0)
• hmm, thanks Peela and LoriD, I'm working on trimming things down -m - Kathie in VA 5:20 Jun 24 (1)
  • If you post the schedule, we could help you reduce hours without loosing content. nm - Carmen & Co. 6:46 Jun 24 (0)
• about 25hrs max, not including extra curriculars, here. .... - Peela 21:16 Jun 23 (2)
  • Same here. No way *any* of us here could do more than 25 hr. a week. (nt) - Lori D. 22:25 Jun 23 (1)
    • Ditto..about 25 hrs a week last year for 7th grade.nt - Laura R (FL) 18:15 Jun 24 (0)

LfC A DVDs & CD....worth the money? (m) - threelops 19:18 Jun 23 (3)

• My dd loves the DVD.... - KC 4:50 Jun 24 (0)
• You know, I see the chant CDs listed as a separate purchase at Timberdoodle (m) - WABeth 21:44 Jun 23 (0)
• I am glad we use the CDs, but... - Lana in TX 20:57 Jun 23 (0)

MFW Year Four - Exploration to 1850 - anyone used this? - mel 19:03 Jun 23 (4)

• one idea - crystal 3:23 Jun 24 (2)
  • crystal, about God and the History of Art... - mom2abcd 19:59 Jun 26 (0)
  • Thank you SO much! :0) nt - Mel 7:43 Jun 24 (0)
• I read the posts below just now - anyone else care to share your thoughts :0) nt - Mel 19:57 Jun 23 (0)

Do you think MWS Woods, etc. is appropriate & interesting for an 8 yo? - CactusPair 18:46 Jun 23 (2)

• We took the information & questions & created lapbooks. Thus, - Carmen & Co. 6:51 Jun 24 (0)
• The neat thing about MWS is that you can make it as "schooly" as you want. sm - Lana in TX 21:04 Jun 23 (0)

Which Treasure Chests are worth the price? We'll be studying the Ancients next year. (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 18:38 Jun 23 (10)

• I liked the China one a lot. .nt - Carol in Cal. 15:39 Jun 24 (0)
• Thanks for all the help! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 15:09 Jun 24 (0)
• We just did the Lift the Lid on Mummies kit (got at Amazon) and the kids loved it (m) - Susan 11:38 Jun 24 (0)
• I bought a Hieroglypic Stamp kit from Amazon that my kids still use four years later. - KidsHappen 10:49 Jun 24 (0)
• You might want to check & see if your library has some of these /m - Lostinabook 10:05 Jun 24 (0)
• We used China and loved it (agres 5 & 3)..but the boys were bummed the wall kept falling.. ANyone check out the treasure boxes at Costco???? VERY COOL!!! nt - Corb 7:16 Jun 24 (1)
  • thats GRADES 5th & 3rd... nt - Corb 7:16 Jun 24 (0)
• Ancient Egypt is great, you could use the Ancient China but I think it's better for logic stage (m) - Trivium Academy 20:33 Jun 23 (1)
  • Awww. . thanks (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 20:04 Jun 24 (0)
• I don't suggest the heiroglyphics one - not worth the money, and includes same things as the the other Egypt one. nt - Anne Marie 19:14 Jun 23 (0)

Tami, thank you for sharing your thoughts about CLE... - Magic Wand 18:02 Jun 23 (1)

• You're welcome. : )...nt - Tami 4:48 Jun 24 (0)

Would someone link me to Jean in Wisc. blog, please? TIA. nt - Magic WAnd 18:00 Jun 23 (2)

• Here you go... - karenciavo 18:19 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you. nt - Magic Wand 19:55 Jun 23 (0)

Has anyone used Chalk Dust's Math-Matters for 3,4,5? - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 17:22 Jun 23 (1)

• Apparently not... has anyone SEEN this? (nt) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 18:26 Jun 24 (0)

Discover Intensive Phonics/Reading Horizons - Dee 17:12 Jun 23 (4)

• I used this . - Barbra 17:49 Jun 23 (3)
  • Thanks, Barbara.,,more - Dee 14:20 Jun 24 (2)
    • What I own for Intensive Phonics. - Barbra 9:21 Jun 25 (1)
      • Where did you order it from? more - Dee 17:57 Jun 25 (0)

I have that schedule Sandra, if your still interested of CW and IEW - Fay up North 17:02 Jun 23 (4)

• This is exactly what I was wondering about! Would love to see a copy if you don't mind. - koppertop 4:58 Jun 25 (0)
• I would also love a copy if it isn't too much trouble? Thanks so much! - Penny from Tenny 12:37 Jun 24 (0)
• Fay, may I get a copy as well? :) (email inside) - TarponGirl 19:47 Jun 23 (0)
• Could you send it to me too, pretty please?nt - Ida 19:43 Jun 23 (0)

Difference between logic and grammar stage language arts.. - LJ 16:44 Jun 23 (6)

• I started to introduce pieces of writing that require more thought - Laura in China 19:13 Jun 23 (5)
  • Laura.... - TarponGirl 19:50 Jun 23 (4)
    • It's included in English Prep 2, from Galore Park - Laura in China 20:56 Jun 23 (3)
      • Does Latin Prep 1 include poetry analysis? nm - Carmen & Co 7:24 Jun 24 (2)
        • LOL! I don't think any of the Latin Prep series includes poetry analysis! - Laura in China 7:38 Jun 24 (1)
          • Yup, I have Latin & Galore Park on the brain--lol. - Carmen & Co. 8:36 Jun 24 (0)

Does anyone attend BSF with their children & use it as Bible curriculum? (m) - MelissaM in NC 16:39 Jun 23 (6)

• When I did BSF about 7 years ago... - Brenda Coug 19:33 Jun 23 (0)
• As a mom taking kids and as a children's leader teaching kids - momofkhm 19:29 Jun 23 (0)
• okay I'll ask it: What is BSF? -tia -nt - Kathie in VA 19:00 Jun 23 (1)
  • Bible study Fellowship *Ü* nt - LisaWA 19:11 Jun 23 (0)
• Yes, with my 5 oldest so far - Jodi-FL 18:36 Jun 23 (0)
• Both my kids started BSF in 1st grade...(m) - SunshineCA 17:21 Jun 23 (0)

US History question - sadie 16:33 Jun 23 (0)

What would you use along with History Scribe United States History & Geogrpahy CD's? - Mel 16:07 Jun 23 (5)

• I would use Joy Hakim's History of Us with both kids. (nt) - Tami 5:39 Jun 24 (0)
• Re: What would you use along with History Scribe United States History & Geogrpahy CD's? - sadie 16:37 Jun 23 (2)
  • Actually try this - http://www.historyscribe.com - Mel 16:51 Jun 23 (0)
  • westvon.com :0) nt - Mel 16:50 Jun 23 (0)
• Hakim's Story of US?..... - Rhondabee 16:30 Jun 23 (0)

help me with ideas for our school space! - Benda Coug 16:05 Jun 23 (15)

• Having kids at separate tables works best for us... - Cheryl B in VA 22:33 Jun 23 (1)
  • I really do know that I have 3 sons! nt - Cheryl B in VA 22:34 Jun 23 (0)
• Here is a link to our room... - Heidi in OR 19:34 Jun 23 (0)
• Mine HAVE TO have their own desks, with me sitting in the middle as a buffer. - Jenny in Florida 19:18 Jun 23 (2)
  • I'm so glad you said this! - Nicole M 19:51 Jun 23 (1)
    • oh, and my point.... - Nicole M 19:57 Jun 23 (0)
• I have a table - Laura in China 18:59 Jun 23 (0)
• We have both... - akmommy 17:51 Jun 23 (0)
• I highly recommend tables... - LJ 17:21 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: help me with ideas for our school space! - Ericaand3kids 17:19 Jun 23 (0)
• No pics but after 7 years as kitchen-table schoolers, my older ones now have desks! m - 5wolfcubs 17:01 Jun 23 (0)
• Here is ours from a year ago (I need to update the pictures) (m) - threelops 16:53 Jun 23 (2)
  • 3lops? I missed your link to the pic? nt - Corb 18:37 Jun 23 (1)
    • LOL...A link might help, eh? - threelops 18:39 Jun 23 (0)
• Central table and comfortable seating because it's home (link to pictures inside) - Trivium Academy 16:21 Jun 23 (0)

Latin/Spanish...yes, again...sorry - Marsha SC 16:03 Jun 23 (4)

• Re: Latin/Spanish...again. - Trivium Academy 5:03 Jun 24 (0)
• Thanks Laura and Jessica... - Marsha SC 2:36 Jun 24 (0)
• I would wait a bit - Laura in China 19:16 Jun 23 (0)
• RE: Latin - Trivium Academy 16:36 Jun 23 (0)

Dayle in Guatemala: Another question on General Science -m - Kathie in Va 16:00 Jun 23 (1)

• I broke it down that way, because... - Dayle in Guatemala 16:37 Jun 23 (0)

TOG users, how do you do the maps and why? Transparencies vs. not? (m) - Maury 15:09 Jun 23 (13)

• Once again, you ladies are great! Thanks to all of you for posting. (nt) - Maury 4:57 Jun 24 (0)
• I think it is best to use several methods, - Fay up North 17:08 Jun 23 (4)
  • This is how we label too! Love transparencies! But we - LIsaWA 19:20 Jun 23 (3)
    • I dont think so....but she wanted to do what the big kids were doing! *Ü* sm - Lisawa 21:15 Jun 23 (1)
      • That was supposed to go under KerriF post.... *Ü* - LisaWA 21:16 Jun 23 (0)
    • Lisa... did you find that when you first started with TOG that your 7yr old liked doing the transparencies and benefited from them? TIA (nt) - KerriF 20:19 Jun 23 (0)
• Transparencies-thumbs up - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 16:01 Jun 23 (6)
  • Map stuff - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 21:34 Jun 23 (0)
  • Where do I find the map pack directions? TIA (nt) - KerriF 20:21 Jun 23 (1)
    • On the Loom, I'm finding everything is on the Loom cd! Unbelievable. - Trivium Academy 21:12 Jun 23 (0)
  • If I can jump in here... - siloam 16:15 Jun 23 (2)
    • Permanent items are labeled and colored on the base... - karenciavo 18:17 Jun 23 (1)
      • Sigh, see, that's why I love TOG! They've thought this all out-even the maps! nt - MamaPapa 20:17 Jun 23 (0)

Is there a computer program out there that can hold my hand to print personal weekly assignment sheets for my guys? One not too overwhelming? nt - angela&4boys 14:21 Jun 23 (4)

• Thank you ladies! (nt) - angela&4boys 16:36 Jun 24 (0)
• I made personal weekly assignment sheets using MS Word.... - Karen K. in TX 22:40 Jun 23 (0)
• If you just want assignment sheets, try this . . . - Maisy 16:49 Jun 23 (0)
• I just found this last night- and I think it is exactly what I am looking for- Link insidde - Classic Mom 14:32 Jun 23 (0)

What grade level would you say these books are? - momofkhm 14:19 Jun 23 (9)

• My 10yos has read all of those.nt. - Ida 19:50 Jun 23 (0)
• They look perfectly middle-school-ish to me, especially if you're doing only four a year. - Jenny in Florida 19:10 Jun 23 (0)
• Calvin has read them all - Laura in China 18:48 Jun 23 (0)
• We read all of these in middle school. - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 16:04 Jun 23 (0)
• Personally, The Hobbit is best for advanced readers if only 7th grade - Mama Owl 14:41 Jun 23 (3)
  • and I would have placed those 4 in exact opposite order... lol! We recently read... - Lori D. 16:07 Jun 23 (2)
    • LOL, I read aloud to the kids and have harder time with tolkein! - Mama Owl 17:20 Jun 23 (1)
      • : ) Yes, we used LL7 and LL8 this year. Both boys *really* enjoyed almost every single... - Lori D. 17:23 Jun 23 (0)
• I think 7th is a great age for books such as these. - Brit 14:26 Jun 23 (0)

Bible Curriculum - Jill 14:12 Jun 23 (5)

• Apologetics-WHY do you believe what you believe. nt - Karie 15:19 Jun 23 (3)
  • what grade is this for? I have 4th and 6th graders nt - Jill 15:31 Jun 23 (1)
    • Apologetics isn't a curriculum...more - Karie 17:34 Jun 23 (0)
  • Meant to add that aplogetics teaches why, and then how to defend their faith. nt - Karie 15:20 Jun 23 (0)
• Concordia Voyages has all of this except for Mission work. And it's great! .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:32 Jun 23 (0)

What Changes would you make to this schedule? - Mel 13:21 Jun 23 (12)

• Instead of using lifepacs, I would use CLE for English and a textbook for history ! nt - Elm in NJ 19:07 Jun 23 (0)
• Since you asked, I would not use Lifepacs. Almost anything is better, imo.(nt) - Tami 15:00 Jun 23 (3)
  • Can you tell me more as to why you feel this way? tia - Mel 15:07 Jun 23 (2)
    • Have you compared to other publishers?... - Tami 17:26 Jun 23 (1)
      • Thank you Tami :0) nt - mel 17:31 Jun 23 (0)
• Music? nt - saved1112 14:05 Jun 23 (0)
• May I ask why you chose... - saved1112 14:04 Jun 23 (3)
  • EFTRU & AO History.... - Mel 15:06 Jun 23 (2)
    • Yes. I meant 'what made you decide to chose those rather than something else?' tia nt - saved1112 13:55 Jun 24 (1)
      • Oh.. LOL - Mel 16:42 Jun 24 (0)
• I don't know much about the choices you've made, but...<sm> - Linda in NM 14:03 Jun 23 (1)
  • Yes, trying to decide on that right now. nt - Mel 15:07 Jun 23 (0)

I purchased the sparknotes English Voc Cards and wonder how I should organize them. - Mama Owl 13:14 Jun 23 (2)

• Go crazy, mix 'em all up! I think alpha order would get mundane too quickly as well. nt - Trivium Academy 16:30 Jun 23 (1)
  • Oh I wouldn't want to be mundane about it...if I did what sort of Xanthian would I be? - Mama Owl 18:06 Jun 23 (0)

Jennefer @ SSA: B&N is republishing their edt. with a release date of Sept. 2007. nt - jubilee 13:10 Jun 23 (2)

• Aesop for Children w/illustrations by: Milo Winter nt - jubilee 13:11 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you very much! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 13:32 Jun 23 (0)

9th grade science - physical science questions - HollyDay 12:55 Jun 23 (2)

• 9th grade science.... - saved1112 14:32 Jun 23 (1)
  • and... - saved1112 14:42 Jun 23 (0)

Our curriculum plans... What do you think? - LNC 12:45 Jun 23 (4)

• One thought....turned into two!! LOL(m) - DB in NJ 13:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Is your 8 year old in 4th grade? - Mama Owl 12:59 Jun 23 (2)
  • Two of my children learned to read at 4yo. They are one grade level ahead for their age. nm - LNC 13:04 Jun 23 (1)
    • Oh! Your so lucky! Mine are both a little slow to read...but - Mama Owl 13:17 Jun 23 (0)

Mosdos Lit. series.....looking for some info and reviews (m) - molly's mom 12:30 Jun 23 (4)

• Re: Mosdos Lit. series.....looking for some info and reviews (m) - Bee 15:07 Jun 23 (3)
  • Ditto to everything Bee said (m) - Christy B 19:11 Jun 23 (0)
  • Re: Mosdos Lit. series.....looking for some info and reviews (m) - Bee 15:08 Jun 23 (1)
    • So, would you say the TM is an absolute must? I have the Jade text and I'm might impressed with the selection and probing questions..Thanks so much..nm - Lyn NoCA (changing my name to "teacalm" from Lyn and then Lyn NoCA 16:35 Jun 23 (0)

What is everyone using for foreign language? This will be our first year & trying to make some choices. Also, what did you start with first? Latin, Spanish etc... TIA - Mel 11:51 Jun 23 (12)

• Thank you everyone this gives me some great research to begin :0) nt - Mel 7:46 Jun 24 (0)
• Latin, Spanish, German at various times with various materials. - Jenny in Florida 5:08 Jun 24 (0)
• Latin beginning in 3rd using Latin for Children. My elder two began Learnables French this year, in 4th and 5th grades. At some point we'll do Spanish, too. nt - Lana in TX 21:13 Jun 23 (0)
• Latin (for dd7-Minimus now, then Lively) and Greek (alphabet only with Hey, Andrew-for dd and ds4) this year. nt - MamaPapa 20:19 Jun 23 (0)
• We are doing Spanish with our K'er. Using La Clase Divertida. We'll do Prima Latina in 2nd or 3rd. nt - Heidi in OR 19:35 Jun 23 (0)
• We did German for a couple years, will go back but now we are ...m - Jenny in Atl 18:39 Jun 23 (0)
• We do Chinese by immersion then Latin from 2nd grade - Laura in China 18:36 Jun 23 (0)
• We are foreign language crazy at our house....m - Patricia in ATL 17:22 Jun 23 (0)
• We're doing Spanish first and will do Latin (m) - Maisy 17:00 Jun 23 (0)
• Latin, Spanish and Japanese here.... - Kelly in VA 14:39 Jun 23 (0)
• we are doing latin then spanish unless - HollyDay 12:27 Jun 23 (0)
• Latin in 3rd, then Spanish - Di3kids 12:22 Jun 23 (0)

Handwriting for Pre-K to K - Laurus and Veritas 11:08 Jun 23 (3)

• We use (and Love) Z-B (m) - Maisy 16:53 Jun 23 (0)
• Have you seen Draw Write Now? - K&R's Mom 15:47 Jun 23 (1)
  • I second Draw, Write, Now - Eleanor 5:29 Jun 24 (0)

Anyone use Financial Peace for the Next Generation by Dave Ramsey? Comments? Something better? nt - saved1112 10:29 Jun 23 (7)

• Bit of a hijack (sorry). Has anyone tried his Junior program? I was looking at it yesterday. nt - Maisy 13:24 Jun 23 (1)
  • There are some reviews of his things on amazon.com. nt - saved1112 13:54 Jun 23 (0)
• This would be my first choice, but due to expenses we chose "Money Matters for Teens" instead nt - Quiver0f10 12:11 Jun 23 (4)
  • If you could get it, would you choose VHS *or* audio cd? tia nt - saved1112 12:22 Jun 23 (3)
    • VHS or DVD is that was available nt - Quiver0f10 12:29 Jun 23 (2)
      • So you'd like to watch it, rather than listen only... nt - saved1112 12:41 Jun 23 (1)
        • Yes, definitely nt - Quiver0f10 12:54 Jun 23 (0)

Anyone NOT like MFW grades 4 & up? /m - Lostinabook 10:02 Jun 23 (10)

• Thank you /m - Lostinabook 10:02 Jun 24 (0)
• Okay, I'll respond... - Pat in MI 7:00 Jun 24 (0)
• Would love to hear input on this too! (nt) - Mel 19:39 Jun 23 (0)
• WE used Ex-1850 this year with a 5th and a 3rd grader... - Monique in NJ 18:33 Jun 23 (0)
• Thank you /m - Lostinabook 18:08 Jun 23 (2)
  • Re: Thank you /m - crystal 3:34 Jun 24 (1)
    • Thank you :-) nt - Lostinabook 10:00 Jun 24 (0)
• we did not like it (m) - susie in tx 14:04 Jun 23 (0)
• well...not exactly, but... - crystal 13:43 Jun 23 (0)
• I asked the same question 6 months ago! (m) - Kisa in CA 12:04 Jun 23 (0)

Anyone use Jacobs Algebra? - Janis in DE 9:53 Jun 23 (6)

• Enjoyed it here this year with an 8th gr. boy... - Lori D. 16:10 Jun 23 (3)
  • To OP (and anyone else!): There is a teacher's guide..... - Rhondabee 16:22 Jun 23 (2)
    • Forgot to say, the Teacher's Guide has answers in Sets 1, 3 and 4 nt - Rhondabee 16:23 Jun 23 (1)
      • Hi Rhonda, you're right, we did have the teacher guide/answer key, but... - Lori D. 17:20 Jun 23 (0)
• We just finished yesterday and she got an A (m) - Christina in Space Coast 11:47 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks, that is exactly what I was wondering... - Janis 12:49 Jun 23 (0)

A question for those who use Excel for scheduling... - Melissa B 9:50 Jun 23 (3)

• You can also go up to the menu -Insert and choose Worksheet -m - Kathie in VA 14:26 Jun 23 (0)
• right click on one of the sheets . . . insert . . . worksheet (nt) - Linda in NY 10:00 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you!!!!!! nt - Melissa B 10:07 Jun 23 (0)

SWR question.....sm - Allison TX 9:44 Jun 23 (4)

• You're right you do go back to A (m) - Mom2-3 10:28 Jun 23 (3)
  • Thank you! nt - Allison TX 11:05 Jun 23 (0)
  • Same list or do you use different words??? (nt) - Sandy in Indy 11:02 Jun 23 (1)
    • You use the same list with the same words only at a faster pace (nt) - Mom2-3 11:12 Jun 23 (0)

Big THANKS to one who suggested this... - King Alfred Academy 9:10 Jun 23 (6)

• flat stanley and travel????? how do you combine - mommy bear 14:05 Jun 23 (1)
  • Re: flat stanley and travel????? how do you combine - King Alfred Academy 9:27 Jun 25 (0)
• We actually did that for a spring break trip and burned a dvd.....very fun and it helped my ds get involved with everything! - Classic Mom 13:37 Jun 23 (0)
• Hey Jessica...just noticed it's in French too! - King Alfred Academy 9:14 Jun 23 (1)
  • How thoughtful, thank you. nt - Trivium Academy 9:36 Jun 23 (0)
• oooppss.;;should finish my thought...Jeff Brown's Flat Stanley book. nt - King Alfred Academy 9:11 Jun 23 (0)

Link for Robinson's - Suzy 9:06 Jun 23 (1)

• Link inside - Melissa B 9:08 Jun 23 (0)

Could someone give me the copyright date of the new Sunrise Edition math light units? nt. - DeeinFL 8:50 Jun 23 (3)

• 2006 for 6th, 2003 for 3rd and 2002 for 2nd!! nt - Elm in NJ 19:11 Jun 23 (0)
• I just got 1st grade last week, c/r date is 2001. nt - Melissa H. in GA 9:39 Jun 23 (1)
  • thank you so much, Melissa! Nt. :) - DeeinFL 9:45 Jun 23 (0)

FlockOfASillies; Thanks for the heads up on FLL3 - Corb 8:19 Jun 23 (0)

I'm trying to finish putting our science notebook together, has anyone done scientist profiles? - Trivium Academy 8:07 Jun 23 (9)

• I have some free downloads I could share with you. - Mama Owl 13:22 Jun 23 (0)
• I've got it now, thank you for all your help. *Ü* nt - Trivium Academy 9:44 Jun 23 (0)
• We just did this with cub scout day camp....m - Catherine in AL 9:05 Jun 23 (1)
  • How neat, that sounds like a lot of fun! I need to add conservationist to our list. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 9:35 Jun 23 (0)
• How about: Who is a famous example (or started the field)? (nt) - angela in ohio 8:40 Jun 23 (0)
• Are you using something like ... - Lee 8:29 Jun 23 (3)
  • Yes, our reading will support it. Thanks Lee : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:30 Jun 23 (2)
    • Oops, I should have said that we're also doing field trips about this. - Trivium Academy 8:35 Jun 23 (1)
      • That would be so much fun to "interview" and ask these questions to someone. What a great idea!!! nt - Lee 9:03 Jun 23 (0)

New to board - Jana in AZ 7:46 Jun 23 (5)

• Just wanted to say welcome from another Arizonian...or would that be Arizonite? nt - 5wolfcubs -- in the desert, too 22:29 Jun 23 (0)
• Welcome~ nt - Tammyla 9:20 Jun 23 (0)
• Hello! :0) nt - King Alfred Academy 8:51 Jun 23 (0)
• Hi Jana :) nt - nutmeg 7:57 Jun 23 (0)
• Hi Jana. Welcome :-) nt - karenciavo 7:50 Jun 23 (0)

Can somebody link me to the place where there were lots of CLE sample pages in one place? nt - Julie in CA 7:41 Jun 23 (2)

• Here you go... - Colorado_Mom 7:44 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Julie in CA 19:50 Jun 23 (0)

SOTW - Activity Guide/Projects - Jana in AZ 7:39 Jun 23 (6)

• Re: SOTW - Activity Guide/Projects - akmommy 9:02 Jun 23 (0)
• This is that message board : ) - Trivium Academy 7:47 Jun 23 (4)
  • Re: This is that message board : ) - Jana in AZ 8:32 Jun 23 (1)
    • Your upcoming younger might like the Hearts and Hands Kits (sm) - Trivium Academy 8:45 Jun 23 (0)
  • Every time I read this subject line I think of Larry Boy saying, "I am the hero!" Ugh, too much Veggie Tales. nt - karenciavo 8:10 Jun 23 (1)
    • My fave line of all time: "Boot, you transistorized tormentor. BOOT!!" =) nt - Rhondabee 14:10 Jun 23 (0)

Any Omnibus I users by Veritas Press out there? Just need to hear what you all think of this one. - Di3kids 7:37 Jun 23 (3)

• You'll probably get more responses over at the high school board for both this question and the one below, but I'll respond here... - karenciavo 7:59 Jun 23 (2)
  • Can you tell us how you used it with TOG?.. - HeatherinTenn 8:47 Jun 23 (1)
    • Instead of TOG's literature I used Omnibus... - karenciavo 18:37 Jun 23 (0)

Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs - Di3kids 7:18 Jun 23 (4)

• Re: Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs - Di3kids 12:28 Jun 23 (0)
• We have used both... - Laura in CT 8:54 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs - Melissa in CA 8:09 Jun 23 (0)
• my initial thought is...if you are happy with Saxon, there's no need to change! (m) - nutmeg 7:56 Jun 23 (0)

Do any of you know of a great book set in the 1920s? (or an interesting book about Lindbergh?) I'm looking for the book for my 5th grade ds. nt - Debbie in Austin 7:13 Jun 23 (0)

Planning on using Lial's BCM for 7th-8th grade math. What comes after BCM? - Adrianne in IL 7:10 Jun 23 (8)

• Piggybacking: Has anyone used this series all the way? m - Patricia in ATL 7:19 Jun 23 (5)
  • My dd started with BCM and is now in Intermediate Algebra... - Jann in TX 8:38 Jun 23 (4)
    • Thanks...this has really helped me decide. I truly appreciate it. nt. - Patricia in ATL 16:20 Jun 23 (0)
    • Jann, I have only planned the first week of BCM..... - Rhondabee 10:32 Jun 23 (2)
      • Most BCM lessons were cut down to 1 day... - Jann in TX 14:02 Jun 23 (1)
        • Sounds like a better plan! Thanks!! nt - Rhondabee 14:12 Jun 23 (0)
• That was "trig" not "tri". Intro to Alg = Alg I nt - Jean in Wisc 7:13 Jun 23 (0)
• BCM is prealgebra. BCM, Introductory Alg, Essentials in Geometry, Intermediate Alg, Tri or Precalc. nt - Jean in Wisc 7:12 Jun 23 (0)

Struggling with spelling... - RegularMom 6:59 Jun 23 (11)

• Weeeelll... - Reya 11:53 Jun 25 (0)
• Thanks everyone. :o) nt. - RegularMom 13:31 Jun 23 (0)
• I have a spelling struggler....m - Patricia in ATL 7:15 Jun 23 (0)
• Well... I'm a great believer in *waiting* on spelling until 3rd grade to allow... - Lori D. 7:13 Jun 23 (7)
  • Well, that's strange... - KathyBC 16:39 Jun 23 (5)
    • Dolch words are for a see-and-say or a "whole language" approach to reading. - Reya 11:55 Jun 25 (0)
    • Does it really matter? nt - srjbdl 16:59 Jun 23 (3)
      • Probably not. :D Just trying to wrap my head around it. (nt) - KathyBC 17:04 Jun 23 (2)
        • My ~guess~ is that they should have more clearly defined what Dolch words are, by saying... - Lori D. 17:28 Jun 23 (1)
          • Thank you! I get it now (and agree that it's a very handy list). (nt) - KathyBC 19:14 Jun 23 (0)
  • Wow! Thanks for this! I'm printing this response! Nt. :) - DeeinFL 8:31 Jun 23 (0)

Milo Winter's version of Aesop's Fables - need help to find (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:22 Jun 23 (10)

• I found mine at Half-Price Books. And RhondaM is correct. You can get it at Sonlight. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 7:38 Jun 23 (0)
• I actually have 2 of these... - Laura in VA 7:12 Jun 23 (0)
• Doesn't SL sell this? nt - RhondaM. 6:59 Jun 23 (1)
  • Yes, it is scheduled in Core 2.nt - siloam 9:59 Jun 23 (0)
• here it is for free at project gutenberg and other places to purchase - Trivium Academy 6:37 Jun 23 (0)
• try barnes and noble, they used to have it on sale from time to time, nt. - Another Lynn 6:30 Jun 23 (4)
  • Yes, I got a beautiful hard bound copy for $5. nt - karenciavo 7:00 Jun 23 (1)
    • Same here. I've seen it periodically at major bookstores in the bargain sections. nt - Leigh Ann 15:07 Jun 23 (0)
  • Not at this time, it's sold out. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:38 Jun 23 (1)
    • Aw, that's too bad. nt - karenciavo 7:01 Jun 23 (0)

Question for anyone who has used the book "Around the .World in a Hundred Years" by Jean Fritz and recommended by TOG Year 2......... - Janie 4:21 Jun 23 (3)

• I so looked forward to using this book.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 8:54 Jun 23 (0)
• We used it, and it did feel slightly sarcastic in tone against Christianity, BUT... - Lori D. 7:03 Jun 23 (0)
• I used it three years ago with TOG and will use it again this coming year... - karenciavo 5:59 Jun 23 (0)

I'm having 2nd thoughts on TOG's Writing Aids -- anyone using this? - 5wolfcubs 22:42 Jun 22 (1)

• I haven't used Writing Aids but their classic writing program. - momee 4:29 Jun 23 (0)

Megawords users...would this help with spelling words that are not large or compound? sm - Lana in TX 22:08 Jun 22 (2)

• It's working this way for us... - erica 22:12 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Erica. I finally figured out that EPS has samples of level 2 on their website... - Lana in TX 22:51 Jun 22 (0)

Has anyone used Drawing Basics LifePacs? Can you recommend it or another art program w/DVD instruction? - Melissa in CA 21:41 Jun 22 (2)

• I just ordered Atelier - Sue in WA 10:03 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks, I'll look into Atelier and see if it's something he might like (nm) - Melissa in CA 21:26 Jun 23 (0)

Question about vocabulary and 2nd grade - Trivium Academy 21:15 Jun 22 (35)

• My son likes crossword puzzles, so I'm adding that option to your list (link to free creator inside) - Colleen in SEVA 20:14 Jun 23 (1)
  • Wow, thanks Colleen! This is great, I thought about it but forgot to look for it, this is great! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 20:23 Jun 23 (0)
• Jessica, why not do it Marva Collins' way-discussing words as they come up in reading higher level books. (more) - MamaPapa 17:33 Jun 23 (8)
  • Thanks for the Marva reminder, I do plan to do that for literature analysis. Oh and let me tell you... - Trivium Academy 17:51 Jun 23 (6)
    • You crack me up-"glean"-haha! You know, I saw that values book (more) - MamaPapa 20:36 Jun 23 (5)
      • Values is more of a practical tip book and encouragement read than anything else. - Trivium Academy 21:04 Jun 23 (4)
        • Okay, give it up-tell me more about the TOG discussion points! (more) - MamaPapa 12:06 Jun 24 (3)
          • It's actually more for upper grammar (m) - Trivium Academy 14:59 Jun 24 (2)
            • Thank you for the thorough explanation of (more) - MamaPapa 16:26 Jun 24 (1)
              • I guess when I read it my head was switching the words! - Trivium Academy 16:41 Jun 24 (0)
  • Just read the other posts, didn't realize you meant science and for a visual learner. Oh, well, at least you got the tip about Marva's other book! nt - MamaPapa 17:39 Jun 23 (0)
• We didn't do vocabulary in 2nd grade. I think its too early. - Mama Owl 13:02 Jun 23 (2)
  • I think we'll try it and see how it goes, it's only for science . - Trivium Academy 14:16 Jun 23 (1)
    • I totally agree with doing science vocabulary... - Mama Owl 14:50 Jun 23 (0)
• Opps, I never answeres the original ?, mine is a combo of 1 & 2 with a splash of fun..lol nt - Fay up North 4:09 Jun 23 (5)
  • This is what I think I'll do. - Trivium Academy 4:22 Jun 23 (4)
    • Yes, I agree - Fay up North 4:56 Jun 23 (1)
      • Good tip, a word bank at the top would help with the scrambled words. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:03 Jun 23 (0)
    • Just another idea for index cards.... - classic Mom 4:41 Jun 23 (1)
      • Thanks Angela : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:20 Jun 23 (0)
• What I did with my dd for 2nd and what I plan to do with my ds this year... - Fay up North 4:07 Jun 23 (2)
  • Very clever Fay, no wonder she loved it-it sounds like something my dd would like too. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 4:12 Jun 23 (1)
    • I like this one too - thanks for sharing. I love learning via games! nt - Sweetpeach 9:21 Jun 23 (0)
• And yet another idea... lol - erica 22:09 Jun 22 (4)
  • That would be a great way to study synonmyns and antonymns too, great idea Erica! nt - Trivium Academy 3:38 Jun 23 (1)
    • You know what would be cool? - Julie in Austin 7:59 Jun 23 (0)
  • WOW! This is a really, really wonderful idea...I love it!!! If this board had the jumping smiley type icons, you'd get a whole row, Erica! nt - 5wolfcubs 22:21 Jun 22 (1)
    • LOL!! Glad to help! (nt) - erica 22:26 Jun 22 (0)
• I'll tell you what I do, but it isn't one of your choices..... - Melissa B 21:48 Jun 22 (2)
  • This is a great idea! nt. - CactusPair 9:24 Jun 23 (0)
  • This is what we do also. I just print them on cardstock 3x5 and cut them out. Big hit here. nt - Lee 8:05 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Question about vocabulary and 2nd grade - Julie in Austin 21:25 Jun 22 (3)
  • I can appreciate that Julie but... - Trivium Academy 21:31 Jun 22 (2)
    • Sorry-- - Julie in Austin 7:58 Jun 23 (0)
    • Based on what you said -- I'd vote #2. But that was before I read Erica's suggestion! lol nt - 5wolfcubs 22:24 Jun 22 (0)

MFW or TOG? What's the general consensus?!?! - Jeana 20:58 Jun 22 (14)

• If you scroll down a bit... - profmom 7:43 Jun 23 (0)
• WOW! You guys are so amazing!! Thanks for giving me such detailed info. - Jeana 6:47 Jun 23 (0)
• We've used both - momee 4:20 Jun 23 (3)
  • Thought it may help to give a glimpse into our week with TOG? - momee 4:48 Jun 23 (1)
    • I have reading to do also for this first week - momee 4:54 Jun 23 (0)
  • An edit button would be soo lovely, sorry I meant TOG in the first paragraph. TOO many choices aren't there?! nt - momee 4:22 Jun 23 (0)
• Thinking about TOG........but don't know if I want to take the plunge. - Closeacademy 3:57 Jun 23 (0)
• for next year - six meadows 3:49 Jun 23 (0)
• It's such an individual decision but we have chosen TOG and have never used MFW. nt - Trivium Academy 3:41 Jun 23 (0)
• both good :) MFW fits me better b/c - c 3:40 Jun 23 (1)
  • oops. forgot to fill in my name on that post - crystal 3:55 Jun 23 (0)
• I chose TOG (m) - 5wolfcubs 22:11 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: MFW or TOG? What's the general consensus?!?! - Michelle 21:02 Jun 22 (0)
• I'm using both this fall..how about that!? ;) - Pensguys 21:01 Jun 22 (0)

Tami, quick question-what level of CLE math are you using? (I'm looking ahead at CLE as an option after finishing R/S levels.) Thanks! nt - MamaPapa 20:42 Jun 22 (8)

• We are using CLE 4 as a review after MUS Delta. We tentatively plan on beginning CLE 5 sometime late fall.(nt) - Tami 6:02 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thanks, Tami! You'll have to keep us up to date on how you're liking CLE5 as the yr goes by! nt - MamaPapa 13:51 Jun 23 (0)
• Just thought i'd say that we went from RS C to CLE 3 for next year, and i am really excited about the switch!nt - Johanna 21:05 Jun 22 (5)
  • Well, I'm sold on RS and will continue it to the last level, but I'm looking ahead to find another math series to go into that I like as much as RS! (more) - MamaPapa 13:56 Jun 23 (1)
    • yeah, i agree that RS is a great approach! We still do the games(nt) - johanna 17:29 Jun 23 (0)
  • Johanna, I'm just curious.....m - Pensguys 5:53 Jun 23 (2)
    • Well....(kinda long) - Johanna 13:54 Jun 23 (1)
      • Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.....thanks...m - Pensguys 21:28 Jun 24 (0)

What are must read books for boys at the 4th-6th grade reading level? nt - Debbie in Austin 20:40 Jun 22 (4)

• few more?... m - Jenny in Atl 18:54 Jun 23 (0)
• Thank you! I've printed out your lists and am on my way to Amazon.com to explore! nt - Debbie in Austin 7:10 Jun 23 (0)
• Some favorites of my boys... - Lori D. 23:47 Jun 22 (1)
  • More ideas - Laura in China 6:17 Jun 23 (0)

Bible Studies: anyone use Memoria Press Christian Studies or Rod & Staff Bible Studies ....I'm trying to decide between these 2 ....pro / con .....your comments? Thanks! nm. - LindaO in Va 20:39 Jun 22 (1)

• I'll tell you what we plan to do.... - TarponGirl 20:47 Jun 23 (0)

MFW- where to begin? - Jeana 20:28 Jun 22 (4)

• I did ECC last year with a 4th and 6th. - momofkhm 7:42 Jun 23 (1)
  • Is that in the TM?? - Donna T. 9:43 Jun 23 (0)
• Thanks for that Crystal. That is what they recommended to me. nt. - Jeana 6:52 Jun 23 (0)
• I think - crystal 3:52 Jun 23 (0)

SOTW/SWB confusion.... Where does her new Ancient World Book fall in line? - Corb 20:22 Jun 22 (3)

• The new book is for adults but some are using it for high school, I believe. nt - Pam in MA 20:31 Jun 22 (2)
  • aahhh..... so maybe these would work for the high school trip around the 4 yr cycle? nt - Corb 20:34 Jun 22 (1)
    • Yes, in fact on Susan's blog she mentioned that her oldest son was using the mauscript of HOTAW last year. nt - Maverick 20:49 Jun 22 (0)

Math fact "sing-along" audio cd's -- any FAVORITE or "Whatever you do, avoid these" titles to share? (sm - and xpost to General Board) - Doran 20:11 Jun 22 (9)

• this one hasn't been mentioned - crystal 12:05 Jun 23 (0)
• Schoolhouse Rock is popular here for Multiplication, among other things. (nt) - KathyBC 22:40 Jun 22 (0)
• I like the "Multiplication Unplugged" CD... - erica 22:25 Jun 22 (4)
  • Really? Dd doesn't like the Addition Unplugged cd. nt - Trivium Academy 3:45 Jun 23 (3)
    • We never did the addition one.... - erica 9:26 Jun 23 (1)
      • Dd says the lyrics are hard to follow so I guess she doesn't like the format. - Trivium Academy 11:34 Jun 23 (0)
    • Why not? nt - Doran 8:25 Jun 23 (0)
• I'd love to know, too. I really don't like the MUS facts CD. (m) - Julie (in Georgetown) 20:22 Jun 22 (1)
  • Hmmm. I must have an older version (sm) - Doran 8:27 Jun 23 (0)

Can someone look over my 3rd grade plans, please? I think I need to be reined in (m) - Maisy 19:44 Jun 22 (14)

• Right off the bat the first thing I would do is eliminate TLP/VP Study guides - Mama Owl 14:33 Jun 23 (1)
  • My original plan for the study guides was to do one over the summer as part of "school lite" (m) - Maisy 16:42 Jun 23 (0)
• Thanks guys. I think I may try taking one LA subject (grammar, vocab, formal copywork) instead of doing them all at once. - Maisy 13:08 Jun 23 (0)
• Re: Can someone look over my 3rd grade plans, please? I think I need to be reined in (m) - Ericaand3kids 8:15 Jun 23 (1)
  • Thank you for posting your plan. I may delve into my W-T book a little more and see just how extensive it is. - Maisy 13:18 Jun 23 (0)
• Commiserating..... - Another Lynn 6:28 Jun 23 (1)
  • I've got two TLP guides (that we haven't done yet) (sm) - Maisy 13:12 Jun 23 (0)
• Well, here's a long reply, lol... - Stacia 21:47 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks for you input :-) Dd definitely needs a spelling program. I wanted to do SWO, but I don't think it would work for her. - Maisy 13:13 Jun 23 (0)
• Or alternate days.... - Melissa B 21:21 Jun 22 (0)
• You could alternate weeks on some of the LA stuff. sm - Lana in TX 21:08 Jun 22 (0)
• Well... (m) - angela in ohio 20:07 Jun 22 (2)
  • R&S may be my fallback if I'm hating life in November! :-) - Maisy 13:20 Jun 23 (1)
    • Another thought for Grammar - Mama Owl 14:59 Jun 23 (0)

Three options for 1st Bible - please comment! (m) - Laurie in VA 19:39 Jun 22 (3)

• Re: Three options for 1st Bible - please comment! (m) - Ericaand3kids 8:07 Jun 23 (0)
• You could do all three. - Trivium Academy 20:18 Jun 22 (1)
  • Well, you are the one who has me sold on Explorers, LOL! (m) - Laurie in VA 20:31 Jun 22 (0)

Does anybody use the full LA curriculum guide of the 5th ed. of Spalding's WRTR? (m) - Hope in Canada 19:35 Jun 22 (1)

• Re: Does anybody use the full LA curriculum guide of the 5th ed. of Spalding's WRTR? (m) - Colleen in NS 20:16 Jun 22 (0)

those who have used GWG (Growing with Grammer) for more than one year...questions for you...(m) - johanna 18:27 Jun 22 (4)

• Yes and no.(m) - Lee 8:12 Jun 23 (0)
• I haven't been using GWG for very long but I have used R & S in the past. - Cheryl B in VA 20:46 Jun 22 (1)
  • Cheryl B in VA, could one go from R&S 4 to GWG 5? - mom2abcd 20:30 Jun 26 (0)
• I have been using 4 with my 5th grader this year..... - LisaWA 18:45 Jun 22 (0)

Does anyone here use MFW for one child and another program for their other children?? - Mommyfaithe 18:11 Jun 22 (3)

• My children are much younger than yours, so... - Donna T. 5:29 Jun 23 (0)
• See my post above about MFW/TOG....I'll be using both. nt - Pensguys 21:05 Jun 22 (0)
• combining ideas - crystal 18:23 Jun 22 (0)

6th grade science... - Kim 18:02 Jun 22 (2)

• We've only used Apologia and not the others on your list, but I can recommend it wholeheartedly. (m) - FloridaLisa 19:43 Jun 23 (0)
• I really recommend Rod and Staff's science series m.. - alicia 16:08 Jun 23 (0)

Prentice Hall Science Explorer - Deb in NC 17:35 Jun 22 (8)

• Re: Prentice Hall Science Explorer - AngieW in Texas 20:36 Jun 22 (0)
• One more question - Is the Physical Science textbook on the PH site a compilation of the 'mini' books? - Deb in NC 18:07 Jun 22 (4)
  • There is a Science Explorer Physical Science for 6-8, and Prentice Hall also publishes a Physical Science for high school.... - Rhondabee 13:45 Jun 24 (0)
  • Do you mean Earth Science or Physical Science? - Mama Owl 19:23 Jun 23 (0)
  • I have it- it is combo of all of the mini books for that particular series. Cheaper than buying them individual - Classic Mom 3:44 Jun 23 (0)
  • I think that might be their high school text. nt - NYSue 19:14 Jun 22 (0)
• Just the Student texts and supplies for the experiments. nm - Carmen & Co. 17:55 Jun 22 (1)
  • yep! That's all you need! nt - Ria 18:03 Jun 22 (0)

History with a 3rd and 5th grader possible MFW - momof5 17:34 Jun 22 (2)

• the books... - Donna T. 18:25 Jun 22 (0)
• I just finished MFW's EX1850 with 5th and 2nd grader (m) - crystal 17:57 Jun 22 (0)

What Latin program would you recommend under these circumstances? - Night Elf 17:26 Jun 22 (5)

• What about Lively Latin - I just bought it......... - OKCyndi 20:54 Jun 22 (1)
  • I'll take a look. Thanks. :) NT - Night Elf 5:11 Jun 23 (0)
• But you still own LFC, right? You liked it but didn't finish it yet? - Cindyg 18:40 Jun 22 (2)
  • Nope, sold it last year. So I have to buy something regardless. - Night Elf 19:05 Jun 22 (1)
    • Oh, sorry. - Cindyg 20:21 Jun 22 (0)

FlockO... what is PHP? I'm interested in FFL3. I think my ds would do much better w/ that then RS3. I'd like to check it out.. thanks! nt - Corb 17:11 Jun 22 (3)

• FlockO... I like that. It's like a nickname! If you go to peacehillpress.com, you can right click on the links for samples of the TM and the workbook. The samples are extensive, so you should get a good idea of how the program looks. nt - FlockOfSillies 17:55 Jun 22 (0)
• Peace Hill Press. nt - karenciavo 17:13 Jun 22 (0)
• Peace Hill Press--publisher of FLL3, as well as TWTM, SOTW, and other great homeschooling books. .nt - Carol in Cal. 17:13 Jun 22 (0)

Free online lessons for art? Specifically re: color in art - Kris 17:06 Jun 22 (10)

• Re: Free online lessons for art? Specifically re: color in art - Estralla 14:55 Jun 26 (0)
• This is my son's FAVORITE!!! - Hope 7:02 Jun 23 (0)
• Here's a cool one that has teaches about color... - Jeanne in MN 22:05 Jun 22 (0)
• I've used these - Donelda 17:16 Jun 22 (6)
  • Here's the link - Donelda 17:17 Jun 22 (5)
    • Hmm... the links don't work anymore on the site. - Asma 20:17 Jun 22 (2)
      • The Beginner art links? They worked for me. nt - Dee 17:17 Jun 23 (1)
        • Now they are weird.....Thanks! - Asma 21:23 Jun 23 (0)
    • Ooh, thanks -- I wasn't looking for something like this, but I like it! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:51 Jun 22 (0)
    • Oh, thank you! Looks like just the ticket! *nt* - Kris 17:28 Jun 22 (0)

Galore Park Spanish ... is the CD necessary? Helpful? Do I need it? Can I do without? nt - Stephanie not in TX 16:54 Jun 22 (6)

• Okay, so if I am confident in pronouncing Spanish, maybe I don't need the CD? (m) - Stephanie not in TX 12:29 Jun 23 (0)
• I loaded it on my computer - this made finding the tracks a little easier. nt - Jenny in Atl 17:37 Jun 22 (2)
  • Oh, why didn't I think of this...a wonderful idea nt - Magic Wand 21:09 Jun 22 (0)
  • This is what we did as well, and I felt we needed the CD. nt - Melissa B 19:20 Jun 22 (0)
• I don't own the cds because I speak Spanish...m - Patricia in ATL 17:09 Jun 22 (1)
  • I have the CD and book... - Magic Wand 17:32 Jun 22 (0)

PL schedule - how do you do it? (m) - Laurie in VA 16:34 Jun 22 (1)

• With my 3rd grader this year.... - Rhondabee 17:03 Jun 22 (0)

x-post on 3 boards.. anyone remember the apraxia site with video of a boy talking at different ages? thanks! nt - Amy 16:04 Jun 22 (1)

• Re: x-post on 3 boards.. anyone remember the apraxia site with video of a boy talking at different ages? thanks! nt - Michele in NY 20:11 Jun 22 (0)

Student of the Word curriculum - anyone used this? any opinions? - MeganP 16:00 Jun 22 (0)

FlockofSillies (m) - Trivium Academy 15:55 Jun 22 (1)

• Glad I could help! Tweak it to fit your needs. I usually forget to put my e-mail in my posts. This time I remembered! nt - FlockOfSillies 16:00 Jun 22 (0)

MiniBooks from Minimus? Are these cute and worth the money? nt - HollyDay 15:14 Jun 22 (1)

• Cute, yes. Worth the money? Um... well... - abbeyej 15:34 Jun 22 (0)

What should we use for 8th grade after Easy Grammar? - BJ in OR 14:38 Jun 22 (3)

• We switched to Jensen's Grammar and then Jensen's Punctuation after EGPlus. nt - alicia 16:10 Jun 23 (0)
• Were starting AG for 8th ...nt - Tap, tap, tap 16:05 Jun 23 (0)
• Analytical Grammar? nt - AmyCC 14:43 Jun 22 (0)

Anyone use or have used Rod and Staff Science for 6th grade? If so which did you use 1 or 2?...nt - gamom3 14:38 Jun 22 (6)

• Just purchased R&S science and the 3rd grade program to use this fall. nm - Monique in NJ 15:48 Jun 22 (5)
  • There are 2-6th grade science books(book 1 and book 2)..which of those to purchase?...nt - Gamom3 15:50 Jun 22 (0)
  • I meant the 6th grade and the 3rd grade. What is 1 or 2? nm - Monique in NJ 15:50 Jun 22 (3)
    • book 1-God's Inhabited World--(orange book) and book 2 God's Marvelous Works--(blue book)...there are 2 different books for 6th grade..which one did you purchase...nt - Gamom3 15:53 Jun 22 (2)
      • Ok, here's how it goes... - Ellie 19:37 Jun 22 (0)
      • book 1-God's Inhabited World--(orange book) - Monique in NJ 18:54 Jun 22 (0)

Is there somewhere to view samples of BF Geography or could someone who has used it answer a few questions? - Melissa B 14:32 Jun 22 (4)

• We are doing this study now... - Jacklyn 18:41 Jun 22 (0)
• The BF guide has vocabulary words; extra books/research ideas; writing ideas. The only hands-on activities... - Lori D. 15:10 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks Lori! I was hoping it was already done for me somewhere. I guess I'll start researching! nt - Melissa B 16:12 Jun 22 (0)
• To be clear - Beautiful Feet's Geography through Literature - sorry for the abbreviations nt - Melissa B 14:52 Jun 22 (0)

CLE Math Scope and Sequence - Polly 14:22 Jun 22 (4)

• Thanks Ladies! nm - Polly 19:07 Jun 23 (0)
• Here's another... - GVA 4:40 Jun 23 (1)
  • Ugh. I mean Australian/European Supplier. nt - GVA 4:41 Jun 23 (0)
• Here ya go... (link) - KathyBC 14:38 Jun 22 (0)

Do you know of any companies other than the publisher who sell Veritas Press? - Nancy in Oh 13:56 Jun 22 (6)

• Moore Expressions (link) - April in VA 16:37 Jun 22 (0)
• Area 127 is a wonderful vendor who carries Veritas (I saw Omnibus at her booth last weekend). She is really helpful and I love to give her my business. www.area127.com or 877-209-2127 nt - Kisa in CA 15:56 Jun 22 (1)
  • I absolutely adore their customer service, owner has homeschooled for years and is wealth of info, also it is truly a Christian ran business....nt - Tap, tap, tap 0:15 Jun 23 (0)
• www.faithfulbookshop.com (nt.) - Maury 15:15 Jun 22 (0)
• Rainbow Resource does carry Veritas for 2-6 (m) - Mandyd 14:47 Jun 22 (1)
  • THANK YOU!!!!! I searched for it and it didn't come up. Weird?! But, I found it using your directions. - Nancy in OH 17:33 Jun 22 (0)

Writing Tales level 2...I didn't see this on lulu...is it out yet? TIA - Magic Wand 13:36 Jun 22 (3)

• Yes, go to www.writing-tales.com to see samples.nt - Teresa in MO 13:55 Jun 22 (2)
  • Thank you. nt - Magic Wand 17:33 Jun 22 (1)
    • I ordered Writing Tales 2 for the upcoming year and... - Linda...inOwasso 19:38 Jun 22 (0)

Spanish for Children will be here late fall . . . same format as LfC . . . would love feeback from those who have experience with LfC ! - Jennefer @ SSA 13:27 Jun 22 (4)

• Thank you so much for the feedback. I think I know what I am going to do now! :) nt - Jennefer @ SSA 6:19 Jun 23 (0)
• My experience with LfC with two different children... - Lana in TX 21:32 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Spanish for Children will be here late fall . . . same format as LfC . . . would love feeback from those who have experience with LfC ! - HollyDay 18:49 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: would love feeback from those who have experience with LfC ! - Kris 17:11 Jun 22 (0)

Apologia sci users... MP3 audio cd... is this on a regular sized cdrom that I can play in my computer? Thanks, nt - saved1112 13:27 Jun 22 (1)

• Yes, I believe my daughter used to sit at the computer to listen to the Apologia CD. nt - Dee 15:27 Jun 22 (0)

Found free literature guides at glencoe. Link inside. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:20 Jun 22 (2)

• I posted about the Glencoe guides awhile back...thought you might like to know there are answers..more - Dee 17:20 Jun 23 (0)
• Great stuff here! Lots of ananlysis instead of comprehension. Perfect! Thanks.nt. - Ida 15:32 Jun 22 (0)

Another TOG ? about Library Trips - Closeacademy 13:18 Jun 22 (5)

• This is one more reason I chose TOG and am buying almost all the books I plan to use. m - 5wolfcubs 22:33 Jun 22 (1)
  • I know what you mean. - Closeacademy 4:00 Jun 23 (0)
• TOG/library/teacher's notes - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 15:21 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks. That's what I needed to know. nt - Closeacademy 16:35 Jun 22 (0)
• At some point you are going to have to decide to trust the curriculum... - siloam 14:14 Jun 22 (0)

PenTime Handwriting: Has anyone used books 4 & 5? (m) - threelops 13:15 Jun 22 (3)

• I have these ordered, but it may be another week before I get them. nt - mom2abcd 20:51 Jun 26 (0)
• Pentime 7th - Susan 16:48 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks, Susan. If I don't hear otherwise, I might order one of those for him. (nt) - threelops 7:43 Jun 23 (0)

Beautiful Feet's Early American History--*Intermediate* book-----can someone please give me the list of books used in this guide. It is usually found on the first page. Thanks so much! (nt) - Janie 12:57 Jun 22 (2)

• This may be what you're looking for. link inside only - Jean in CA 13:42 Jun 22 (1)
  • Perfect! Thanks. (nt) - Janie 14:45 Jun 22 (0)

Is there a way that one can purchase McGraw-Hill's science text? I noticed that Calvert sells them, but when I go to a website you are asked to contact your rep...is there a homeschool site??...nt - Gamom3 12:54 Jun 22 (4)

• Get the ISBN from the Calvert site and plug it into Amazon. - srjbdl 18:22 Jun 22 (0)
• Which grade are you looking for? (m) - Pat in MI 13:26 Jun 22 (1)
  • I am looking for 6th grade... Thanks though!...nt - Gamom3 14:38 Jun 22 (0)
• You can usually get the student text and sometimes the teachers guide from amazon or ebay. - Stacy in NJ 13:06 Jun 22 (0)

MWS, RS4K, REAL Science, Living Learning...head spinning...help! - Melissa in NJ 12:53 Jun 22 (8)

• One things we did... - erica 20:10 Jun 22 (0)
• A fun thing I did for K (m) - angela in ohio 15:17 Jun 22 (0)
• Glad to know I'm not the only one obsessing! All the best to you as you decide! - Di3kids 14:57 Jun 22 (0)
• I agree w/ Closeacademy (m) - Ria 13:14 Jun 22 (2)
  • I agree, too. Nature walks and library books. At most, I would... - Nan in Mass 14:21 Jun 22 (0)
  • Agreeing here, too -- the Magic Schoolbus books from the library are good reads also! nt - 5wolfcubs 13:21 Jun 22 (0)
• Mudpies and Magnets would be much better or 365 Days of Creative Play. - Trivium Academy 13:14 Jun 22 (0)
• For K year? - Closeacademy 13:00 Jun 22 (0)

David Livingston? Suggestions for which one to get? nt - HollyDay 12:50 Jun 22 (5)

• okay, what is YWAM? nt - HollyDay 15:06 Jun 22 (2)
  • Sorry! It stands for Youth With a Mission. It's an organization reaching out to youth, but also a publisher of some great books. - Di3kids 15:23 Jun 22 (1)
    • Well... - Ellie 19:41 Jun 22 (0)
• I agree-YWAM's missionary biographies are well-written and engaging. - Di3kids 14:54 Jun 22 (0)
• Definitely YWAM's Christian Heroes: Then and Now nt - Jean in CA 13:51 Jun 22 (0)

Minimus Secundus? - HOllyDay 12:45 Jun 22 (4)

• We liked it initially - Laura in China 3:43 Jun 23 (0)
• We're on Chapter 3 right now, and we like it. - Cindyg 18:44 Jun 22 (0)
• There is a Yahoo group that shares the TM for Minimus for free with permission from the author. The TM for Secondus will be available for download eventually also. (link only) - Kimandtheboys 17:33 Jun 22 (0)
• It's more of the same... - abbeyej 14:19 Jun 22 (0)

SWR - Anyone have tips for streamlining reinforcement activities?.... - Another Lynn 12:02 Jun 22 (3)

• This is what I do ... - LisaL 16:59 Jun 22 (0)
• I am struggling with the same thing - Nancy in OH 13:58 Jun 22 (0)
• I hope someone can help you.. - Cheller 13:53 Jun 22 (0)

Need to bounce an idea off you all (particularly if you have ever used Abeka's New World History book).......... - Janie 12:01 Jun 22 (0)

My son finished Singapore 3B in April, and he needs a change (m) - Susan 11:59 Jun 22 (3)

• 5/4 maybe mainly review. Have you given him the Saxon placement test. It's available on their site. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:08 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks - I looked over the placement tests, and we're going to give 5/4 a try (nt) - Susan 13:47 Jun 22 (0)
• I was going to try Excel Math for my dd as a change ... - AngieW in Texas 13:08 Jun 22 (0)

Truthquest, MFW, Sonlight -- please help, so I can order and move on to enjoy the summer! - Di3kids 11:24 Jun 22 (17)

• Thanks so much for all of your input! You have been so wonderful in your commments - Di3kids 7:35 Jun 23 (0)
• It's tought. They are all good. We are doing MFW but with.... - Barbra 20:05 Jun 22 (1)
  • Oops. I do know how to spell tough. nt. - Barbra 22:22 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Truthquest, MFW, Sonlight -- please help, so I can order and move on to enjoy the summer! - profmom 18:35 Jun 22 (0)
• What's MFW? Oh, and we use TQ and LOVE it! But we're into books, and don't do a lot of crafts, except lapbooks from time to time. m - Kris 17:18 Jun 22 (1)
  • MFW is My Father's World (nt) - Laura in OH 17:40 Jun 22 (0)
• Used TQ last year and will use MFW this year... - Angel 16:48 Jun 22 (0)
• The MFW crafts are not overwhelming at all... - Donna T. 16:28 Jun 22 (0)
• If you want providential, stay with Truthquest, or look at Beautiful Feet Books... - Jean in CA 13:23 Jun 22 (1)
  • Samples of Beautiful Feet guides inside (link only) - Jean in CA 13:31 Jun 22 (0)
• sonlight user going to mfw - bethben 13:04 Jun 22 (0)
• What about Biblioplan.... - Another Lynn 12:20 Jun 22 (0)
• But MFW uses SOTW - Jill 12:14 Jun 22 (1)
  • MFW does not use SOTW in ECC or CTG. :) (m) - crystal 12:27 Jun 22 (0)
• I'm not gonna be much help, BUT...(m) - DB in NJ 12:01 Jun 22 (0)
• We use MFW and will have those same ages this year... - momofkhm 11:49 Jun 22 (0)
• We use MFW... - saved1112 11:42 Jun 22 (0)

Ancient Egypt Biographies - Shelley 10:27 Jun 22 (3)

• Just an FYI: Buddha (GautamaBuddha) was from Ancient India, not Egypt.. nm - Carmen & Co. 14:35 Jun 22 (0)
• I read aloud The Cat Who Went to Heaven (sm) - 5wolfcubs 11:59 Jun 22 (0)
• A great book about Buddha other than Demi is The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha - Trivium Academy 10:47 Jun 22 (0)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots Question - Kathy in NC 10:26 Jun 22 (1)

• We just did one chapter a week (6th grade). We discussed after each chapter and talked about the roots indepth. We used flash cards on the computer to help flash her through the roots. Discussion is the most important element in mind. - Classic Mom 11:54 Jun 22 (0)

Anyone in WA use Columbia virtual academy?? - Rebecca K. 10:20 Jun 22 (2)

• You probably know more than I do about it but I have a query in to them. - Belinda 22:09 Jun 22 (0)
• I have never herd of it..... only WAVA..... nt - LisaWA 18:46 Jun 22 (0)

Threelops--I posted some more down below in the Bible study thread. nt - strider 10:09 Jun 22 (3)

• Thank you Strider! (m) - threelops 10:18 Jun 22 (2)
  • Text is included, and your boys can probably work independently. One tip . . . - strider 13:01 Jun 22 (1)
    • Thanks again! :o) (nt) - threelops 13:55 Jun 22 (0)

Ancients spine - Martha in GA 10:03 Jun 22 (7)

• I like MOH and Usborne's Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of the Ancient World... - Tami 5:02 Jun 24 (1)
  • I have this. I think using it w/ MOH would be a great idea. - saved1112 14:11 Jun 24 (0)
• It's good, but I like MOH better! (nt) - angela in ohio 15:18 Jun 22 (0)
• I think so... - saved1112 11:43 Jun 22 (0)
• I am looking at Suzanne Strauss Art's Ancient history books (nt) - Laura in China 10:35 Jun 22 (2)
  • I got a few of her bks for my 11 yr-old dd to use while I use SOTW 1 & 2 with my 7 yr-old dd.. much thanks! nt - Jenny in Atl 11:16 Jun 22 (1)
    • You're welcome - I look forward to doing more of her books when we are finished with SOTW (nt) - Laura in China 11:18 Jun 22 (0)

Never used SOTW's- Would you use them with 5-8 graders. I am using it with my 4th ds, but should I use something different with my 7th? more - Classic Mom 9:46 Jun 22 (2)

• Check out Sonlight's 6th and 7th year programs. It will show you how they used them. nt - Zee 11:57 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Never used SOTW's- Would you use them with 5-8 graders. I am using it with my 4th ds, but should I use something different with my 7th? more - Julie in Austin 10:23 Jun 22 (0)

Heidi in WI .......I posted below.... RE: TOG ....link inside - LisaWA 9:43 Jun 22 (1)

• Thank you Lisa! (nt) - Heidi in WI 13:02 Jun 22 (0)

Reading suggestions for 11yr old dd - HollyDay 9:11 Jun 22 (10)

• Here's my list... - Lori D. 20:01 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Reading suggestions for 11yr old dd - RhondaM. 17:03 Jun 22 (0)
• My favorites at that age... - Susan in TN 12:10 Jun 22 (0)
• What kind of bks does she like? My 11 yr-old dd reads a ton of bks. I have a bunch if titles if interested. nt - Jenny in Atl 10:26 Jun 22 (2)
  • Nancy Drew, Misty, Peter Pan, Carolina's Courage, Little Women, Heidi, etc - HollyDay 12:49 Jun 22 (1)
    • Here are a few...m - Jenny in Atl 19:49 Jun 22 (0)
• Canterbury Tales - favorites for this age? Shakespeare? nt - HollyDay 9:54 Jun 22 (1)
  • My son has enjoyed reading A Midsummer Night's Dream and Henry V. The latter is more of a boys' tale (nt) - Laura in China 10:26 Jun 22 (0)
• My DD is almost 11. - Carol in Cal. 9:23 Jun 22 (0)
• My favourite was The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge - Laura in China 9:17 Jun 22 (0)

Looking for resource(s) to teach effects of poor nutrition vs. good nutrition to dd8.... - DaniM 9:11 Jun 22 (6)

• Thank you everyone, these are really good suggestions! nt. - DaniM 16:13 Jun 22 (0)
• if you have cable, you might get good effect from watching "Honey, We're Killing the Kids" ... - AngieW inTexas 13:11 Jun 22 (0)
• Custom-made food pyramid based on height, weight & age (link)://www.mypyramid.gov/ - 5wolfcubs 12:06 Jun 22 (0)
• Dole 5 a day educational Materials - FREE (link) - Mel 10:26 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Looking for resource(s) to teach effects of poor nutrition vs. good nutrition to dd8.... - Stacy with four rugrats 9:56 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thank you Stacy, I'm going to check it out now! nt. - DaniM 10:28 Jun 22 (0)

Will your 6 yr old DS listen to you read? - Ericaand3kids 8:54 Jun 22 (20)

• Maybe have him sit (or lay) on a big exercise ball, so he can be moving around... - Lori D. 0:02 Jun 23 (0)
• One of my guys just turned 7, but even now *needs* pictures to some extent. Definitely a visual learner and... - angela&4boys 18:17 Jun 22 (0)
• My DS couldn't sit and listen at 6, he was closer to 8 before he could really pay attention. nt - Michelle T 13:52 Jun 22 (0)
• I had a hard time sitting through Wind in the Willows, and I was the one reading it! m - 5wolfcubs 12:14 Jun 22 (3)
  • LOL. My boy loves Wind in the Willows. We've downloaded the Librivox version, and he plays it over and over (nt) - Dee in MI 14:27 Jun 22 (1)
    • Thanks for the heads up, I might get this...part of my problem was I'd be pondering some choice-ly worded sentence and forget to keep reading! It's a very well written book! nt - 5wolfcubs 21:24 Jun 22 (0)
  • Re: I had a hard time sitting through Wind in the Willows, and I was the one reading it! m - Ericaand3kids 13:47 Jun 22 (0)
• Ideas (m) - EKS 11:08 Jun 22 (1)
  • One other thing I forgot (m) - EKS 12:06 Jun 22 (0)
• He's probably a visual learner, or maybe kinesthetic, but not... - ereks mom 10:54 Jun 22 (0)
• My 5 yo will listen to me read anything (probably even an encylcopedia or dictionary, LOL) but his younger brother... - Heidi in OR 10:37 Jun 22 (0)
• Some ideas.... - Wendy in AK 10:35 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Will your 6 yr old DS listen to you read? - Ericaand3kids 10:11 Jun 22 (2)
  • Well, I had one who used to retain nothing from my reading the Little House books aloud and she even liked it (m) - Karin 12:04 Jun 22 (0)
  • In our family... - Susan in TN 10:28 Jun 22 (0)
• One other idea - Karin 9:59 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Will your 6 yr old DS listen to you read? - Debbie C. 9:58 Jun 22 (0)
• At that age.. - Corb 9:49 Jun 22 (0)
• Re: Will your 6 yr old DS listen to you read? - Ann in WA 9:48 Jun 22 (0)
• Lots of kids that age need really short sessions of everything they do that involves concentration. - Carol in Cal. 9:31 Jun 22 (0)

Has anyone here used *How To Teach Spelling*??? NEED spelling advice! - Michele in NC 8:47 Jun 22 (6)

• Re: Has anyone here used *How To Teach Spelling*??? NEED spelling advice! - CindyP 23:35 Jun 22 (0)
• I've used this off and on for several years now....m - Julieofsardis 13:33 Jun 22 (0)
• I use it -m - Kathie in VA 9:04 Jun 22 (3)
  • No, I do not have the workbooks... - Michele in NC 10:29 Jun 22 (0)
  • Are these the "How to Spell 1,2,3" workbooks? More... - PameLA in VA 9:14 Jun 22 (1)
    • Yes -m - Kathie in VA 9:57 Jun 22 (0)

Exploration Education - would this be enough for an 8th grader? (m) - mel 8:44 Jun 22 (2)

• Here are my thoughts,... - Kimber 9:21 Jun 22 (1)
  • long typo * exactly* should be * excellent * and I believe Ria used *both* of these texts. nt - Kimber 9:23 Jun 22 (0)

The sample lessons for Teaching Textbooks Grade 6 are now available on their website! nt. - whirly-swirly-coffee-girlie 8:41 Jun 22 (1)

• Cool beans! Thanks..... nt - LisaWA 9:43 Jun 22 (0)

Does Anyone Combine SOTW 3 and 4 with Sonlight 3 and 4? - Susan 8:36 Jun 22 (2)

• The end of SOTW 2 actually corresponds better with - Jean in CA 9:36 Jun 22 (1)
  • Thanks. We haven't made it to the end of SOTW 2 yet, so I wasn't sure how things "lined up" chronologically. nft - Susan 11:11 Jun 22 (0)

To tink1234: I've answered your question on Socratic Discussion below. nt - karenciavo 8:27 Jun 22 (0)

I am looking for a book on religions for my budding theologist. :) (m) - Lee 8:25 Jun 22 (8)

• may I just offer one wee thing? - Nicole M 16:27 Jun 22 (0)
• Mine adored Sophie's World at that age. It is philosophy. nm - Nan in Mass 14:24 Jun 22 (0)
• A Faith Like Mine, by Laura Buller (DK) -- more pictures than text, but could be nice go-along for your studies! nt - 5wolfcubs 9:20 Jun 22 (0)
• Thank you! Off to search for them. nt - Lee 9:06 Jun 22 (0)
• I have two who are interested in religion. Some of our favorite resources include: - Jenny in Florida 8:41 Jun 22 (0)
• Two books - Laura in China 8:35 Jun 22 (1)
  • Make that three! (nt) - Laura in China 8:35 Jun 22 (0)
• "The Usborne Book of World Religions" does a good job of hitting the highlights of each, lots of illustrations too. nt - karenciavo 8:29 Jun 22 (0)

when to start grammar and grammar books - ladyinsocal 8:09 Jun 22 (2)

• Some of the things your son is memorizing will click later on...sm - Zee 11:59 Jun 22 (0)
• We started FLL when DD completed 100EL. By then she was reading well and FLL has gone smoothly. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 8:25 Jun 22 (0)

Drat - I knew I'd forget something. She's doing The Art of Argument too. nt - Heather in VA 8:05 Jun 22 (1)

• Oops - this was supposed to go under my 7th grade post. nt - Heather in VA 8:06 Jun 22 (0)