New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 03 (0)

Latin - Diane 22:28 Jul 3 (0)

Now I'm confused about history... want to do a lit based Am. history program next year... - Christa 22:15 Jul 3 (0)

LLATL... are the readers essential to the 2nd grade level or - mom2abcd 22:11 Jul 3 (0)

Bob Jones 7th Grade Life Science as spine? - mandyd 20:21 Jul 3 (0)

Opinions please re: Dr. Aardsma Spelling and Math software...TIA! (nt) - MM in MN 19:46 Jul 3 (0)

Planning Q: Is there a way to figure out how long it will take to read so many pages in a book? (m) - Needleroozer 18:06 Jul 3 (2)

• LOL I do it the old fashioned way - I time myself and multiply... nt - BMC 19:11 Jul 3 (1)
  • Meaning I time myself reading one page then multiply? Duh! Guess that was my stupid Q of the day, hmm? Thanks. nt - Needleroozer 19:55 Jul 3 (0)

qtn. about 6th grade plan...please give input! - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 17:56 Jul 3 (6)

• reading/literature? nt - Ellie 21:31 Jul 3 (0)
• And for science I recommend... - Maverick 18:55 Jul 3 (2)
  • thank you! one more question.. - Lisa in TN (M'boro) 19:05 Jul 3 (1)
    • I don't know... - Maverick 22:29 Jul 3 (0)
• My 2 cents, fwiw - Jackie in WY 18:51 Jul 3 (0)
• We do but it's probably not necessary - Maverick 18:50 Jul 3 (0)

Did anybody NOT like WP? Or felt the manual did not do anything for them? - Susie 17:52 Jul 3 (2)

• ? WP ? Sorry I'm terrible with abbreviations. nt - Lisa CA 20:40 Jul 3 (1)
  • Winter Promise I'm guessing. nt - mom2abcd 22:12 Jul 3 (0)

What is the title of the book someone mentioned on this board about writing your own curriculum? - Nanci in WA 16:31 Jul 3 (1)

• Perhaps Berquist's "Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum"? nt - Pam in MA 16:47 Jul 3 (0)

Chris in VA ~ Can you post your Omnibus reading list please? Thank you! nm - Ann 16:18 Jul 3 (0)

Didn't somebody say Ria's MWS was in the RR catalog? Why can't I find it on their site? nt - Sue Scott Wellons 16:04 Jul 3 (7)

• Thanks all! I found it - did a search on "woods" - my original search was for "my world science" (of all things!) nt - Sue Scott Wellons 21:47 Jul 3 (0)
• I found it... - Joyful 18:57 Jul 3 (0)
• Ever use Google to search a specific site? e.g. Rainbow? - Paula H 17:30 Jul 3 (1)
  • ***** Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!!!!!***** You win the award of the day!!!! - mom2abcd 19:15 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Didn't somebody say Ria's MWS was in the RR catalog? Why can't I find it on their site? nt - Barbie'sPal 16:33 Jul 3 (0)
• Because their site *euphamism for slurping on a straw*? - SolaMichella 16:17 Jul 3 (1)
  • Okay, THAT made me laugh!!! Yes, their site is awful. One of many reasons I just plain do not care for RR. (nt) - Colleen 17:51 Jul 3 (0)

gotta question. If you "studied" sharks for a week, looked at magazines and books about them like Zoobooks: then you asked your 5.5 - 6yo what a baby shark is called (pup) after going over it everyday: Would they know the answer each day, after 2 days ? after 2-3 days. How is their recall?? - KathyL 16:02 Jul 3 (6)

• I wouldn't worry too much about it for now... - Joyful 19:23 Jul 3 (0)
• This may be off base, but that sounds like my dd was... - Jen in MD 18:11 Jul 3 (0)
• I'd just observe that you're talking about a child who is technically K4, not K5... - OhElizabeth 17:06 Jul 3 (1)
  • BTW, even the speech patterns of children vary at that age... - OhElizabeth 17:08 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, if it were *my* son, he could tell you more than you will ever want to know about sharks.... m - Stella! 17:05 Jul 3 (0)
• I don't think it's so much a matter of recall. It sounds like there are other issues. - Nanci in WA 16:45 Jul 3 (0)

Those using LCC...can anyone do some 'splaining? - Yevrah 15:36 Jul 3 (5)

• I think one of the benefits of LCC is that although Drew provides a suggested schedule... - Peela 19:42 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks, Peela! I am almost finished reading LCC, and am also starting my planning. Good advice. nt - Needleroozer 21:48 Jul 3 (0)
• I understand what you are saying! - Jeri 17:42 Jul 3 (0)
• I understand what you are saying! - Jeri 17:41 Jul 3 (0)
• I had the same feeling about the writing portion, so I am planning to do that everyday... m - Stella! 16:57 Jul 3 (0)

For R&S grammar 3 & 7, would you use the worksheets? nt - Praisefor3 15:14 Jul 3 (3)

• I can't say for 7, because we have only done 3-5 so far, - Jen in NY 15:16 Jul 3 (2)
  • When you say "lots of other writing scheduled" do you mean in R&S or other subjects? thanks. n.t. - Brenda in FL 21:26 Jul 3 (0)
  • This is what we do also. nt - Gigi 16:07 Jul 3 (0)

Science - Dareth 14:32 Jul 3 (4)

• ICR took over the "God's Design..." science. Is that the same - mom2abcd 15:51 Jul 3 (3)
  • ICR does Good Science, and Answers in Genesis took over God's Design Science-just got an email for it the other day!! nt - Karie 15:54 Jul 3 (2)
    • Ah! I stand corrected. nt - mom2abcd 19:18 Jul 3 (1)
      • My friend bought the ICR science. It looked.... - mom2abcd 19:19 Jul 3 (0)

Ria or other Calvert Math users... 4th grade math question... - Lillian 14:25 Jul 3 (3)

• Are you finding it necessary to use both the text and the workbook? - Ria 15:16 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks, that helps... - Lillian 20:59 Jul 3 (0)
• Also, do I need to order the Intermediate Manipulatives kit? Thanks - Lillian 14:28 Jul 3 (0)

Earth Science recommendations for 6th grade (logic stage)? nt - Gigi 13:55 Jul 3 (2)

• Here are 3 "living books" we've enjoyed: "Geology Rocks;" The Reader's Digest "How the Earth Works"; "Amazing Planet Earth" pub. by Hermes House (nt) - Lori D. 19:46 Jul 3 (0)
• Have you looked at the Prentice Hall Science Explorer series? - Sue in St Pete 15:12 Jul 3 (0)

Logic stage history options? - KPM 13:54 Jul 3 (2)

• History Odyssey level 2 - Katrina 16:23 Jul 3 (0)
• Possible the Hakim history books with the study guides....... - Padmé 14:23 Jul 3 (0)

Does one need to use IEW with Classical Writing or can it stand alone? nt - angela&boys 13:46 Jul 3 (4)

• They are both different, stand alone programs, You don't want to be using both simultaneously! nt - Kristine out of lurking 13:52 Jul 3 (3)
  • Thank you Kristine... - angela&boys 14:03 Jul 3 (2)
    • Wow, great memory!!! - Kristine out of lurking 21:51 Jul 3 (1)
      • Hey Kristine, what things have you tried for math? (m) - OhElizabeth 23:11 Jul 3 (0)

I need help with a vocabulary program for my dyslexic 4th grade ds.... - Debbie in Austin 13:43 Jul 3 (3)

• Vocabulary isn't his problem. You need to address his reading skills. - Claire 15:29 Jul 3 (2)
  • Good point.... I guess that was what was discouraging to me--that he does have the vocab but can't read the words to demonstrate it.... - Debbie in Austin 16:58 Jul 3 (0)
  • I agree................ - Christy in CO 16:02 Jul 3 (0)

Is $44.99 plus shipping worth it for the Elementary Apologia Botany supply kit? (m) - Cindy in KY 13:24 Jul 3 (6)

• Even though I love the idea of having the supplies all on hand, I really do think Creation Sensation's prices are ridiculous. The items aren't that unsual. Just buy the seeds now, for example. (nt) - Colleen 17:55 Jul 3 (1)
  • After just having..... - Cindy in KY 18:37 Jul 3 (0)
• I'd consider it for the botany book. - Kristine out of lurking 13:51 Jul 3 (1)
  • Yes, and I think.......... - Cindy in KY 16:41 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Is $44.99 plus shipping worth it for the Elementary Apologia Botany supply kit? (m) - Laura in VA 13:41 Jul 3 (1)
  • Yep - seeds, peat pellets, samples plants and other things I'm worried about finding in the fall. (nt) - Cindy in KY 13:51 Jul 3 (0)

Has anyone had experience with Living Math's History Course? Comments, please. (link inside) - Fourmother 13:08 Jul 3 (0)

I received Language Lessons for the Very Young if anyone is interested... - Joyful 13:07 Jul 3 (5)

• Is there a lot of religion in this book or could it be used in a secular way? nt - oakmom 18:57 Jul 3 (0)
• Joyful - Questions... - Melissa B 16:27 Jul 3 (2)
  • Some answers... - Joyful 18:13 Jul 3 (1)
    • Is the paper glossy like a magazine's? We have a book - mom2abcd 19:26 Jul 3 (0)
• Thanks for sharing! I'll be keeping my eye on this for my youngest later. nt - Bula Mama 16:07 Jul 3 (0)

Reading - Sylvia 12:46 Jul 3 (3)

• How is his comprehension of oral material? - Claire 13:23 Jul 3 (0)
• Post on the special needs board, too. Claire might be able to give ideas. nt. - Babie'sPal 13:02 Jul 3 (0)
• What is his phonics background? Any problems with vision or other? What do you think is causing his problems? nt - OhElizabeth 12:56 Jul 3 (0)

Tracy - we love the Discover & Do Science dvd's! - one_l_michele 12:39 Jul 3 (0)

Free Patriotic Note Book pages (link only) - Quiver0f10 12:31 Jul 3 (2)

• Thank you! This will go well with our study of America this year! nt - 5knights3maidens 17:56 Jul 3 (0)
• Nice! Great for journaling, etc. - mom2abcd 17:28 Jul 3 (0)

Does anyone have any idea whether Rod and Staff's 1984 edition math book would mesh with the 1985 teacher's guide? (m) - Erica in PA 11:31 Jul 3 (1)

• do you have a Half Price Books near you? because.... - Nicole 18:48 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone use Saxon 7/6 3rd edition (hardcover)? - mom2abcd 11:16 Jul 3 (2)

• Thanks, Nicole. This is used and I don't see the tests anywhere. - mom2abcd 19:34 Jul 3 (0)
• our tests came in a small booklet tucked inside the answer booklet... are yours hiding in there somewhere...? nt - Nicole 18:41 Jul 3 (0)

fourth grade - KFamily 10:44 Jul 3 (4)

• I have a question.... - SLB 13:23 Jul 3 (2)
  • See link inside... - Sheryl in NJ 14:11 Jul 3 (1)
    • Oh,okay, so when IS Peace Hill Press going to release their next grammar book? nt - SLB 15:11 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: fourth grade -I forgot Golden Children's Bible used with Intro,to Class. Studies!nt - KFamily 11:04 Jul 3 (0)

Real Science 4 Kids....what age levels? (m) - Amy in TX 10:14 Jul 3 (1)

• yes - 3rd would get enough to "hang pegs" and the 6th can work in more depth - BMC 10:57 Jul 3 (0)

I am looking for a general science experiment book to use with all my younger kids. We will be doing a different science curriculum, but I want something for just fun. Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 10:09 Jul 3 (5)

• Thanks for the suggestions! nt - Quiver0f10 13:11 Jul 3 (0)
• 175 Science Experiments to Amuse and Amaze Your Friends (NT) - Donelda 11:46 Jul 3 (1)
  • Yes! That's a great one! Another super one is... - Lori D. 19:50 Jul 3 (0)
• We really like VanCleave - the Spectacular Science Projects books are for younger kids nt - Melissa B 10:41 Jul 3 (0)
• We liked "365 Simple Science Experiments" by Churchill, et. al. nt - Pam in MA 10:11 Jul 3 (0)

Has anyone used Lyrical Life Science? - Joyful 10:06 Jul 3 (2)

• It is written for middle schoolers. We used it for 4th gade and thought it was very challenging. - Jen in MD 18:13 Jul 3 (0)
• I am also going to be using this for my very advanced 2nd grader. Evidently I have an older version - Julie in AK 17:24 Jul 3 (0)

Can someone tell me more about Rod and Staff Math 2? nt - Allison TX 10:06 Jul 3 (1)

• link inside with overview - Ann in WA 11:50 Jul 3 (0)

Do you do any logic with a 3rd grader? - Praisefor3 10:01 Jul 3 (3)

• Re: Do you do any logic with a 3rd grader? - Pam L 14:06 Jul 3 (0)
• I am not planning to for my upcoming 3rd grader - will wait until logic stage. nt - Tracie 11:00 Jul 3 (0)
• Not as part of school, but we have Perplexors and other mind-puzzle type books around for free-time, waiting rooms, etc. I don't schedule any of them though, and I don't consider them vital at this stage. nt - abbeyej 10:04 Jul 3 (0)

Has anybody used "Word Roots SOFTWARE?" Any thoughts? Was it "meaty" enough? - Praisefor3 9:56 Jul 3 (6)

• I've been using it... - Diana in OR 12:44 Jul 3 (0)
• Ds didn't like it in 4th grade. I didn't try it again later because I gave it away..nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:17 Jul 3 (0)
• Both of my kids have enjoyed and learned from it. - Jenny in Florida 10:15 Jul 3 (3)
  • A question about Word Roots helping spelling - Yvette S. 10:49 Jul 3 (1)
    • We quit trying to do any formal "spelling program" a few years ago. - Jenny in Florida 15:57 Jul 3 (0)
  • glad someone asked about this... i've had my eye on this for a while... (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 10:38 Jul 3 (0)

How does Saxon compare with Calvert Math? (M) - one_l_michele 9:46 Jul 3 (4)

• I have Saxon 5/4 and Calvert 5..... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:22 Jul 3 (2)
  • Re: I have Saxon 5/4 and Calvert 5..... - Diane 16:54 Jul 3 (1)
    • Re: I have Saxon 5/4 and Calvert 5..... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:40 Jul 3 (0)
• I've used Saxon 3, 5/4. and am getting ready to start 6/5. We are very happy with it. I have never...(m) - Peggy in Va 14:03 Jul 3 (0)

Spelling Power Users - Emily 9:18 Jul 3 (3)

• Paula H's web site, link enclosed. (m) - Tammyla 11:02 Jul 3 (0)
• I think it depends on the spelling ability of your dc... m - Stella! 10:43 Jul 3 (0)
• It's really easy! (m) - threelops 10:01 Jul 3 (0)

Writing Strands - Emily 9:17 Jul 3 (6)

• For reluctant writers, I would recommend (m) - Sandra in FL 10:04 Jul 3 (1)
  • I agree. Typically, reluctant writers tend to be frustrated by WS. nt - Kim 12:44 Jul 3 (0)
• I've just started WS3 with my VERY writing-phobic, dyslexic son.... - Michelle T 9:56 Jul 3 (0)
• Maybe...Coudn't resist.... (More) - Diane 9:47 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes. Now you have opinions on both sides :-) nt - Ellie 9:22 Jul 3 (0)
• No. nt - Regena in KY 9:20 Jul 3 (0)

Considering getting an Abacus -m - Kathie in VA 9:04 Jul 3 (5)

• I briefly owned the Right Start abacus and didn't care for it at all. Much prefer ours from IKEA. It's self-explanatory. (nt) - Colleen 14:34 Jul 3 (1)
  • Mind if I ask how they differ? -nt - Kathie in VA 17:49 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes, it comes with a booklet explaining various ways you can... - OhElizabeth 11:54 Jul 3 (2)
  • My abacus did not :(. (Not from RS, though) Can I get instructions somewhere? nt - tink1234 12:28 Jul 3 (1)
    • Ahhh, just goes you to show you why you wanted a RIGHTSTART abacus, lol! You can either... - OhElizabeth 12:59 Jul 3 (0)

Latin: Thank you for your suggestions! I will look into them. nt - Lisa CA 9:04 Jul 3 (0)

IEW or BraveWriter? - Debbie 8:59 Jul 3 (1)

• These are two VASTLY different approaches to writing, but if you mean which one is all planned out for you, then probably IEW. But (m) - Terrie in Germany 13:44 Jul 3 (0)

Question regarding MPH Science by Singapore... - Tracie 8:51 Jul 3 (2)

• yes, I use MPH.... - Peela 20:08 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thank you for your input, Peela. You were very helpful. nt - Tracie 20:54 Jul 3 (0)

Mama Owl - can you tell me some more about RC History? - Linda (Australia) 8:08 Jul 3 (1)

• RC History is a Catholic History Unit Study Based on Bible History - Mama Owl 19:47 Jul 3 (0)

I hear that Rod & Staff grammar is tough (more) - mel 8:03 Jul 3 (7)

• We switched from Abeka to R&S with my 1st kiddo - Laurel in CA 13:17 Jul 3 (0)
• R&S: start with 3rd. - Lolly 13:07 Jul 3 (0)
• yes you can start with 3 - BMC 11:03 Jul 3 (0)
• No, I have not used Abeka with *this* child - we have been going very light on grammar and... - mel 10:30 Jul 3 (1)
  • My understanding about R&S is that it is designed to be used in a classroom and therefore has a lot of review inthe beginning. (m) - Peggy in Va 12:49 Jul 3 (0)
• If your child is going into 3rd grade and you've used Abeka 1&2, you should be able to start with R&S 3. (m) - Peggy in Va 8:41 Jul 3 (1)
  • I forgot - you can see samples of R&S materials at link inside (nt) - Peggy in Va 8:42 Jul 3 (0)

Can I get input on IEW Student Writing Intensive course?(m) - Kisa in CA 7:50 Jul 3 (5)

• I used this with my 4th grade dd last year - Angela D 19:20 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Can I get input on IEW Student Writing Intensive course?(m) - Cindy 18:54 Jul 3 (0)
• I started using it with my 3rd grade son this past year (m) - LBC 14:49 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks Lori. That is helpful. You don't by any chance... (m) - Kisa in CA 16:59 Jul 3 (1)
    • The school I'm enrolled with owns it - they have a resource library (m) - LBC 20:32 Jul 3 (0)

R&S and TOG writing component - mandyd 6:39 Jul 3 (5)

• Re: R&S and TOG writing component - Des 7:48 Jul 3 (4)
  • What new writing aid book??? - Rhonda S 15:55 Jul 3 (1)
    • Re: What new writing aid book??? - mandyd 19:32 Jul 3 (0)
  • Additional Input requested for R&S/TOW - mandy 8:14 Jul 3 (1)
    • Re: Additional Input requested for R&S/TOW - Des 8:24 Jul 3 (0)

Is History Odyssey basically a set of lesson plans for SOTW? m - LN 6:08 Jul 3 (6)

• We used and loved HO Anc. Lev.1 Some strengths: - Jean in CA 9:06 Jul 3 (3)
  • Jean, would I need a set for each student? Or . . . - Jeri 13:48 Jul 3 (2)
    • I believe you'd want only to buy one set (the Grammar level Package of History Odyssey Anc) that sells - Jean in cA 15:23 Jul 3 (1)
      • Thanks! - Jeri 17:43 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Is History Odyssey basically a set of lesson plans for SOTW? m - Michele in MN 6:18 Jul 3 (1)
  • Besides SOTW, HO uses CHOW as a supplement (more) - Katrina 8:16 Jul 3 (0)

Which ccopyright year is the current edition of Apologia's 7th grade General Science text? TIA (NT) - Debbie in AR 3:48 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone now using or plannning to use Voyages in English, 2006? Anyone use old editions? opinions? TIA nt. - Barbie'sPal 23:29 Jul 2 (2)

• We've been using VIE for several years. . . - Pam in MA 6:17 Jul 3 (0)
• Also, anyone use Lepanto Press 1950's Catholic reprint of Voyages? opinions? nt. - Barbie'sPal 23:54 Jul 2 (0)

What spelling to use for a 2nd/3rd grade boy? - Nanci 22:21 Jul 2 (15)

• Oh, let me say that only thing I can ever say with confidence here.. use SWR! :) nt - Jen in MD 18:15 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm using SWR. nt - Kristine out of lurking 13:05 Jul 3 (0)
• Another vote for Spelling Power. My dd is a natural speller. nt - Misty 10:02 Jul 3 (0)
• I would do nothing with a natural speller, but if I were to do something, I'd definitely do Spelling Power :o) nt - threelops 9:50 Jul 3 (0)
• We dropped spelling because it just seemed redundant with this particular child. I tried SWO (I hated it, he was okay with it), Spelling Power (okay, but unnecessary)... I'm considering Sequential Spelling for Adults in a year or two, if I feel we need to review. nt - abbeyej 9:32 Jul 3 (0)
• My DD8 likes Spelling Workout because it is straight forword. (has spelling rules). nt - Lisa CA 9:07 Jul 3 (0)
• The Rod and Staff spelling series. Beginning grades are very easy, but it does pick up... - Padmé 8:01 Jul 3 (3)
  • I have been questioning whether to continue our R&S spelling... - Praisefor3 8:17 Jul 3 (2)
    • Spelling by Sound and Structure *really* picks up in fourth... - Ellie 8:50 Jul 3 (1)
      • I agree with Ellie. I've used it once all the way through,...... - Padmé 11:23 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: What spelling to use for a 2nd/3rd grade boy? - Katie in FL 6:42 Jul 3 (0)
• Spelling Power has worked well for my ds also. - Lisa in Tx 5:27 Jul 3 (0)
• What i would use: nothing formal at all, especially with a natural speller. NT - Laura in CT 5:14 Jul 3 (1)
  • IA, unless you *really* feel you need to "do" spelling; then I vote for Spelling Power. : ) nt - Stella! 10:47 Jul 3 (0)
• Spelling Power has been a great hit with my ds who is 8. He is a natural speller. nt. - lizh 2:22 Jul 3 (0)

Victor Journey Through the Bible: How, specifically, do you actually put this book to good use? (m) - Colleen 21:43 Jul 2 (6)

• Great question, Colleen. I just got this to use in our ancients study next year, and was wondering the same thing. nt - Needleroozer 21:51 Jul 3 (0)
• I use it for myself to review events before I teach the kids....m - Tap, tap, tap 11:21 Jul 3 (0)
• MFW uses this and - Julie in MN 6:18 Jul 3 (0)
• I use it to supplement MOH mostly nt - HollyAL 5:46 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Victor Journey Through the Bible: How, specifically, do you actually put this book to good use? (m) - LauraC 4:34 Jul 3 (1)
  • I'm hoping to get this in a couple of months for my 12yo to use (and for me too:)... - Greta Lea:) 6:35 Jul 3 (0)

If you could take one trip to match each year of SOTW, where would you go? (Forget your budget!!!) nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:01 Jul 2 (8)

• COME TO MEXICO!!! we have a rich culture and you´ll love it... - Becky in Mexico 9:30 Jul 3 (2)
  • Oh, wouldn't that be great?! more - mom2abcd 20:04 Jul 3 (0)
  • Where are you? - Maverick 13:37 Jul 3 (0)
• We'll being SOTW II in September. We're off to London for two weeks in November. nm - Stacy in NJ 9:17 Jul 3 (0)
• It's tough to narrow it down! - abbeyej 8:00 Jul 3 (0)
• Off the top of my head-SOTW1- Greece/Italy/Egypt. SOTW2- maybe Britain and Europe? SOTW3- easy, that would be the Louvre, the Tate Gallery,maybe others SOTW4- perhaps an Asian culture, just for some balance nt - Peela 6:08 Jul 3 (0)
• Calvin and I went to Rome for SOTW 1 and are going to Xi'an for 2 - Laura in China 5:43 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, we *are* kind of doing that (at least, we're trying) - Diane in Phoenix 22:13 Jul 2 (0)

Does anyone know of a good, interactive Greek Mythology website for kids? TIA! nt - Wally 20:41 Jul 2 (2)

• We like this one...(link only) - Amy in OH 3:40 Jul 3 (1)
  • Also, this one has cartoons and games to play...(link only) - Amy in OH 3:46 Jul 3 (0)

Is there a good reason to continue with Latin that I am just not thinking of? (m) - Erica in PA 19:59 Jul 2 (6)

• Well, sounds like maybe we can just go on to Greek and not worry about Latin, then. Thanks! (nt) - Erica in PA 10:38 Jul 3 (0)
• I think there are good reasons, but that doesn't mean you have to do it... ;o) - abbeyej 6:53 Jul 3 (0)
• I wondered the same thing. We are going to stop after Henle 1 m - Nanci in WA 6:24 Jul 3 (0)
• Thank you for the support ladies! Anyone out there want to offer a dissenting view?? (nt) - Erica in PA 5:30 Jul 3 (0)
• that is just what we are doing - six meadows 4:54 Jul 3 (0)
• Go joyfully, guilt-free into the study of Greek language!!... - Susan in SoCal 20:10 Jul 2 (0)

After Serle's Intermediate Language Lessons? - kbm 19:26 Jul 2 (4)

• Re: After Serle's Intermediate Language Lessons? - KFamily 10:53 Jul 3 (0)
• Simply English is similiar and goes through eighth grade... - Melissa B 6:12 Jul 3 (1)
  • Ditto. (nm) - Deb in PA 17:50 Jul 3 (0)
• MFW uses this - Julie in MN 20:22 Jul 2 (0)

The more I learn, the more ignorant I realize I am. . . . Please help me with Classical Writing Aesop! - Lisa in Tx 19:19 Jul 2 (12)

• SL3 language, CW, and R&S sound like overkill to me (m) - LisaNY 5:23 Jul 3 (3)
  • True - you don't need to use a separate grammar program w/Aesop, especially in the new editon (m) - LisaNY 10:55 Jul 3 (1)
    • Yes, diagramming is taught in Aesop. :-) nt - Bula Mama 16:13 Jul 3 (0)
  • Yes, big-time overkill. For that matter, though, I'd not even use both R&S English and CW. (nt) - Colleen 7:09 Jul 3 (0)
• I'll try to take a stab at your questions :-) - Bula Mama 1:36 Jul 3 (3)
  • Could you tell me what SL does with the Advanced Readers? - Lisa in Tx 5:22 Jul 3 (2)
    • Pretty much everything with the readers.... - Bula Mama 13:38 Jul 3 (0)
    • Here's a link to Sonlight's LA 3 Adv. Topics list by week (m) - Jean in CA 7:31 Jul 3 (0)
• Before you make up your mind... - Patty in WA 20:39 Jul 2 (3)
  • I'm sorry, I'm not sure what tape you are suggeting I get. - Lisa in Tx 5:13 Jul 3 (1)
    • Yes, that's the one. :o) nm - LisaNY 5:24 Jul 3 (0)
  • I totally agree! SWB's Writing Without Fear is excellent! nm - LisaNY 4:44 Jul 3 (0)

Where to start with History??????? (m) - Darcy in FL 18:50 Jul 2 (4)

• Good thought starting with SOTW 2...... - Darcy in FL 8:16 Jul 3 (0)
• I agree. . . m - Pam in MA 6:26 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, I know Susan Wise-Bauer says that if you're starting in the midst... - Lori D. 19:22 Jul 2 (1)
  • I vote for SOTW vol. 2 too! nt - Michele in MN 13:21 Jul 3 (0)

List of SOTW figures to go with IV? I have one for III (m) - Gigi 18:22 Jul 2 (5)

• Have you done a by-chapter Google Image search? (m) - camibami 21:22 Jul 2 (0)
• Would you be willing to post your list either here or at Paula's Archives for SOTW3...I keep wanting to do this but never getting to it. Thanks for considering. nt - Carol 18:56 Jul 2 (3)
  • Its in table format in Word. If Paula wants to host it I can send it to her. :-) (m) - Gigi 19:07 Jul 2 (2)
    • You've got mail. nt - Paula H 20:34 Jul 2 (0)
    • I can also post it on the SOTW III yahoo group that Brenda moderates. nt - Gigi 19:08 Jul 2 (0)

Has anyone looked at both History Odyssey and Winterpromise Ancients for grammar levels? Can you compare/contrast? Thanks. nt - Jeri 18:15 Jul 2 (2)

• I haven't looked at both, but can tell you right off that WP uses Mystery of History as a spine.... - Michelle T 21:03 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, michelle nt - Jeri 17:44 Jul 3 (0)

Has anyone used Winston Grammar as a pre-cursor to R&S? - Elizabeth 18:13 Jul 2 (1)

• I wouldn't bother, myself... - Laura in CT 5:19 Jul 3 (0)

Help deciding on 1st grade science - Ann in Texas 17:48 Jul 2 (1)

• I like REAL Science Biology (not Real Science 4 Kids) (m) - Gigi 18:14 Jul 2 (0)

PattyNJ.... - Renai 17:29 Jul 2 (6)

• Just posted to the yahoo group! HTH! nt - PattyNJ 6:37 Jul 3 (2)
  • What yahoo group? Can you post your review here? nt - mom2abcd 20:06 Jul 3 (0)
  • Just saw it, thanks! One day, I'm going to make a file for curriculum reviews (one day....) nt - Renai 7:37 Jul 3 (0)
• Lol! Someone actually replied to the post asking for more info... - PattyNJ 17:41 Jul 2 (2)
  • You're a sweetie... - Renai 7:34 Jul 3 (1)
    • There is a children's story Bible , but I"m not sure whether it's anything like their English version. - PattyNJ 7:47 Jul 3 (0)

If we worked through Lesson 20 in Prima Latina, could we abandon it and go ahead and begin LC1 - rsmofga 17:29 Jul 2 (4)

• You'll be fine. LC1 starts from the beginning. nt - abbeyej 17:37 Jul 2 (3)
  • Thanks, abbeyej! One more question....do most schedule LC1 the same as PL? - rsmofga 17:47 Jul 2 (2)
    • We find the DVD better split into 2 days... - Linda G in NZ 19:17 Jul 2 (0)
    • I'm sorry, I've never used the dvds. Otherwise yes, the scheduling for us was almost identical. nt - abbeyej 18:14 Jul 2 (0)

Anyone here have experience using R&S English through middle school, followed by Jensen's grammar? I'll post on the High School board, too. Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 15:57 Jul 2 (1)

• Okay, how about just plain opinions on Jensen's. Anyone, anyone? (nt) - Colleen 14:35 Jul 3 (0)

I know it's been asked before, but a couple of Latin ?'s - Sarah in FL 15:26 Jul 2 (7)

• We've finished our first year with LfC and weren't bothered by any significant errors. - Jenny in Florida 20:55 Jul 3 (0)
• For secular Latin, I would choose Minimus followed by Latin Prep - Laura in China 5:48 Jul 3 (0)
• My son is also seven and also reads at 4th/5th/6th grade level.... - Julie in AK 22:58 Jul 2 (0)
• I think Prima Latina would work well with a younger child.....(m) - Regena in KY 17:25 Jul 2 (0)
• We started LFC when my dd was 7, but she turned 8 a few months later (more) - Diane in Phoenix 15:48 Jul 2 (0)
• My opinion... - MAry in GA 15:38 Jul 2 (0)
• Latin is a tough choice - HollyAL 15:35 Jul 2 (0)

One more question...I'm using SOTW this year, but am really intrigued with Mystery of History. Could someone help me decide... - krilea 15:14 Jul 2 (5)

• Ideally, we'll go through history 3 times, so we don't have to do it all on our first cycle!.... - an ordinary princess 0:02 Jul 3 (0)
• How old are your kids? - mom2abcd 16:45 Jul 2 (2)
  • My daughter is almost 9. I also have a 5 year old that might listen in. nt - krilea 17:48 Jul 2 (1)
    • I'd use MOH as my spine and add in... - mom2abcd 19:08 Jul 2 (0)
• I personally dont think you need both - HollyAL 15:37 Jul 2 (0)

Am I missing anything? (2nd, 1st, & K4 plans) (m) - threelops 15:09 Jul 2 (2)

• looks good to me as well (nt) - six meadows 17:43 Jul 2 (0)
• i like it... i don't see that you're missing anything... and it seems gentle... (sm) - LatinaRepublicana 15:15 Jul 2 (0)

English For The Thoughtful Child vs Primary Language Lessons ...........m - EchoMom 14:59 Jul 2 (13)

• Thanks, Ladies! nm - EchoMom 8:16 Jul 3 (0)
• I haven't used EFTTC, but my middle dd really enjoys PLL... - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:03 Jul 2 (0)
• i've never used PLL, but really liked EFTTC... used it for 2nd and 3rd grader... nt - LatinaRepublicana 18:42 Jul 2 (0)
• PLL was too "old-fashioned" for us. It was very much like a typical 1800's text (m) - LisaNY 15:20 Jul 2 (9)
  • i have the same memories... i loved the pictures... my son came up with really good descriptive writing using those pictures... nt - LatinaRepublicana 18:47 Jul 2 (0)
  • And EFTTC isn't old fashioned? I thought it might be very much like PLL? nt - mom2abcd 16:51 Jul 2 (7)
    • I did not find it to be like PLL at all. Yes, it features victorian-style pictures, but... - LisaNY 17:33 Jul 2 (6)
      • Thank you. Decisions, decisions. PLL, EFTTC, LLATL... Can anyone compare these? nt - mom2abcd 19:11 Jul 2 (5)
        • PLL is a reprint, EFTTC is reWritten... - kalanamak 21:41 Jul 2 (4)
          • THX. nt - mom2abcd 10:21 Jul 3 (0)
          • I had the version that was available through Greenleaf Press (m) - LisaNY 5:31 Jul 3 (2)
            • Re: I had the version that was available through Greenleaf Press (m) - kalanamak 8:50 Jul 3 (1)
              • I don't remember the "original" ever being made available to hs'ers (m) - LisaNY 11:04 Jul 3 (0)

I need feedback on helping a third grader with reading... - Joyful 14:52 Jul 2 (4)

• Re: I need feedback on helping a third grader with reading... - Lee in CA 20:44 Jul 2 (1)
  • That's another thing I was thinking.... - Joyful 5:32 Jul 3 (0)
• I'd try using something like Phonics Pathways with her. - Old Dominion Heather 17:59 Jul 2 (1)
  • That's what I was thinking... - Joyful 5:29 Jul 3 (0)

Thoughts on using the Timeline/Make Your Own History pages from WP with our TOG/SOTW American History next year? - PameLA in VA 14:31 Jul 2 (1)

• I'm also interested.... and, can anyone explain the difference between "make-your-own" pages & "timelines in history?" would both be overkill? nt - an ordinary princess 12:42 Jul 3 (0)

What do you think of Total Language Plus? - Sonya 13:45 Jul 2 (4)

• I'm planning on using TLP with my 5th graders, too. - Jacklyn 7:06 Jul 3 (1)
  • Re: I'm planning on using TLP with my 5th graders, too. - Sonya 10:27 Jul 3 (0)
• Is TLP mostly literature and guides? - mom2abcd 19:14 Jul 2 (0)
• Excellent. Great test scores. nt - Rebecca 17:07 Jul 2 (0)

Does anyone know if a Redesigned TOG Year 2 is in the works... and if so, when it might be available? nt TIA - Jean in CA 13:36 Jul 2 (5)

• The latest update on the TOG website shows . . . - Jackie in AR 18:20 Jul 2 (0)
• I asked Marcia this at HEAV and if I remember correctly, it is slated for next year, however... - PameLA in VA 14:26 Jul 2 (0)
• Also, what are Pro/cons of the new vs. old design? cost? usability? nt - Jean in CA 13:37 Jul 2 (2)
  • Jean, if you'll go to the Forums on the TOG site, and click on the *News* board, there is lots of info on the differences in Classic and Redesigned. (nt) - Jackie in AR 18:27 Jul 2 (0)
  • I think after the first one is redesigned, the second year will be the following year......... - Padmé 14:15 Jul 2 (0)

Has anyone used Beautiful Feet's Geography Thru Literature? It looks interesting, but ... - Peggy in Va 13:35 Jul 2 (4)

• We used it... - Lori D. 9:01 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks for the info - it's been helpful. I like you idea about switching off with map skills. Peggy (nt) - Peggy in Va 13:11 Jul 3 (0)
• We used this... - Sue Scott Wellons 16:52 Jul 2 (0)
• We liked it... - Brenda in MA 14:16 Jul 2 (0)

for 7th grade, thinking about using BJUP literature anthology/curriculum instead of just living books (gasp!)--I'd love any feedback from those who've done this... - Phyllis in MD 13:33 Jul 2 (2)

• We use BJU Lit, and because it's designed for only one semester, you have *plenty* of time to add in books of your own choosing. nt - Veronica 22:59 Jul 3 (0)
• I am doing this for ds 7th grade this year, but for different reasons and with different books... - LauraC 15:19 Jul 2 (0)

What are some fun ways to learn math facts? (m) - krilea 12:40 Jul 2 (8)

• I was a very kinetic child and I learned them hopping and skipping and marching and chanting with Papa. nt - kalanamak 21:44 Jul 2 (1)
  • We made posters with the facts on them, and ds would chant them while jumping on the little trampoline we have. nt - Stella! 10:58 Jul 3 (0)
• Thanks, everyone! nt - krilea 17:49 Jul 2 (0)
• MUS has some. nt - HollyAL 15:38 Jul 2 (0)
• The RightStart Math Games Kit is awesome! nt - OhElizabeth 13:21 Jul 2 (2)
  • Would this work easily with another math curriculum? - Lisa in Tx 15:29 Jul 2 (1)
    • Yes, it works great with any curriculum. The games are arranged by topic and within that by... - OhElizabeth 17:02 Jul 2 (0)
• There was a discussion down the board about skip counting CD's (link inside) - Terrie in Germany 13:07 Jul 2 (0)

Bound portfolio...what to include? - tink1234 12:33 Jul 2 (1)

• I have done this. (m) - Holly S/NC 14:39 Jul 2 (0)

Veritas Press with SOTW and Evan Moor history pockets...help please. - tink1234 12:28 Jul 2 (1)

• Um, woops! I just realized this was posted farther down the page. Sorry! nt - tink1234 12:36 Jul 2 (0)

anyone use both ETC and Spelling Workout? m - Barbie'sPal 11:35 Jul 2 (2)

• Well, sorta. m - mamato3 11:59 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, this was very helpful guidance. much appreciation. nt. - Barbie'sPal 18:24 Jul 2 (0)

Just finished our first year of hsing our only child, (dd, 3rd grade). Huge success, so I"m preparing for 4th. But what do I do with all the STUFF from 3rd? How long should I keep it all? I"m in CT (nt) - molly's mom 11:35 Jul 2 (4)

• We're in CT... m - Stella! 10:57 Jul 3 (0)
• Here's HSLDA's info... - Ellie 12:12 Jul 2 (0)
• What does your hsing law say? Here in NH, we have a certain # of years we must keep a portfolio of work (4, I think). After that time, I suspect we'll weed through everything and pick out only a couple "keepers." nt - mamato3 12:01 Jul 2 (0)
• this question has been asked a lot here lately. Here's what I do. - SLB 11:55 Jul 2 (0)

LLATL and Sonlight - Michelle 10:12 Jul 2 (4)

• Re: LLATL and Sonlight - Katie in FL 12:47 Jul 2 (3)
  • Katie, do you think LLATL would work for a dc who needs lots of repetition to remember concepts? ......m - EchoMom 13:00 Jul 2 (2)
    • Re: Katie, do you think LLATL would work for a dc who needs lots of repetition to remember concepts? ......m - Katie in FL 6:39 Jul 3 (1)
      • Thanks so much for your thorough response! nm - EchoMom 7:37 Jul 3 (0)

Latin: Best Program for Junior High. Money Not being an object and ont that holds student interest? TIA nt - Lisa CA 9:59 Jul 2 (4)

• We use Henle. nt - Laura in CT 5:21 Jul 3 (0)
• So You Really Want to Learn Latin - Laura in China 19:41 Jul 2 (0)
• We're really enjoying Cambridge Latin - Hallie 14:19 Jul 2 (0)
• We're using LRTEG right now with my Jr. Highers . . - JanOH 12:37 Jul 2 (0)

Anyone know of a site to print a Christian flag? Thanks. nt - 5knights3maidens 9:10 Jul 2 (3)

• Found it...Yes with the cross on it...I could have made it but was a little lazy ~smile~. nt - 5knights3maidens 12:42 Jul 2 (0)
• Here's one.. - mom2abcd 11:05 Jul 2 (0)
• Do you mean a flag with a cross on it? I'm not sure what you mean..... (nt) - *anj* 9:22 Jul 2 (0)

Has anyone used the Apologia Science that is entirely on cd? nt - Tap, tap, tap 8:26 Jul 2 (6)

• Just finished biology. Wish we had bought the book instead. - Praisefor3 7:30 Jul 3 (0)
• My 8th grade dd did this past year.... - Yevrah 15:30 Jul 2 (4)
  • does the CD have everything the book does? ,nt - Nanci in WA 6:29 Jul 3 (3)
    • Yes...and no. - Praisefor3 7:33 Jul 3 (2)
      • Did you print because you had to print or so you could take it away from the computer? nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:34 Jul 3 (1)
        • We printed so she could read away from computer, highlight, and study from. nt - Praisefor3 14:06 Jul 3 (0)

Muslim posters/lurkers (or anyone else interested lol) -- Islamic history curriculum - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:40 Jul 2 (5)

• I am interested.... - Julie in AK 23:49 Jul 2 (0)
• Well, good for you, Kate - Osmosis Mom 12:05 Jul 2 (3)
  • Is that the one by Huseyin Abiva? - Kate in Abu Dhabi 18:58 Jul 2 (0)
  • Re: Well, good for you, Kate - zaynab 13:29 Jul 2 (1)
    • Was that you? The names aren't the same, lol.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 19:00 Jul 2 (0)

WP Website? - Nadene 6:19 Jul 2 (1)

• Re: WP Website?/Got it ..it is working now - Nadene 6:21 Jul 2 (0)

Have you tried R&S Bible for 4th grade? Any comments? - ruth 6:16 Jul 2 (1)

• The R&S Bible Program actually begins in 5th grade... - Beth in Central TX 18:43 Jul 2 (0)

Good Morning! I am looking for a unit study on Healthy Eating Habits for a 2nd grader Any ideas? (nt) Thanks! - Belle in MA 4:42 Jul 2 (5)

• Thank you!! - Belle in MA 4:07 Jul 3 (0)
• Healthy Foods Unit Study by Leanne Ely - mom2abcd 19:19 Jul 2 (0)
• Janice VanCleave's Food & Nutrition for Every Kid -- check you library (nt) - Brenda in MA 14:21 Jul 2 (0)
• Pearables home ec has some, so does Abeka health nt - HollyAL 7:46 Jul 2 (0)
• This might be an idea.... - Verena 6:56 Jul 2 (0)

Are all the CDs necessary at the pre-algebra level in Teaching Textbooks? - Kelly on the Prairie 4:26 Jul 2 (2)

• They actually aren't necessary at all...It just depends on how you want to use the program. - Lolly 5:43 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks! That answer is a money saver! - Kelly on the Prairie 4:23 Jul 3 (0)

- Penny 4:04 Jul 2 (0)

- Penny 4:02 Jul 2 (0)

Simply Charlotte Mason site users... help? - Leslie in TN 22:28 Jul 1 (2)

• Click on "Planning" (m) - SolaMichella 13:35 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Leslie in TN 19:48 Jul 2 (0)

I need Chemisty suggestions for a 3rd and 4th grader... - Amy in AZ 22:20 Jul 1 (16)

• Some books we loved - your library may have them - lovemykids 22:21 Jul 2 (0)
• We're using Noeo Chemistry and absolutely love it. You may want to take a look. nt - NOLAdy 13:02 Jul 2 (0)
• There's also Christian Kids Explore Chemistry - Bula Mama 12:55 Jul 2 (0)
• We used this approach with my older son and will use it again with younger....(m) - Regena in KY 8:12 Jul 2 (3)
  • Regina - I would like to see your schedule if you are talking about TWTM approach - thanks! nt. - Brenda in FL 21:58 Jul 2 (2)
    • Okay....(m) - Regena in KY 9:10 Jul 3 (1)
      • Wow - thanks, I'm printing this off now! nt. - Brenda in FL 21:39 Jul 3 (0)
• Living Learning Book Level 3 is Chemistry. - Arch At Home 2:34 Jul 2 (3)
  • I used this with a 3rd and K'er... - Susan in TN 15:08 Jul 2 (0)
  • I like this too. For added challenge I had my son set up the experiments when possible. (m) - Gigi 12:09 Jul 2 (0)
  • We used this and loved it! nt - Susan in OR 7:56 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you looked at Noeoscience?? They have chemistry! nt - Nanci 23:27 Jul 1 (0)
• You might like to look at Real Science 4 Kids level I - Laura in China 23:03 Jul 1 (3)
  • It seems to move so quickly...m - Amy in AZ 23:23 Jul 1 (2)
    • It's only a ten week course - Laura in China 0:19 Jul 2 (1)
      • Thanks... that is a good idea. I'll consider that. nt - Amy in AZ 6:51 Jul 2 (0)

If you were going to buy an ipod for audiobooks... - Debbie in BC 22:07 Jul 1 (16)

• Re: If you were going to buy an ipod for audiobooks... - Mandi 21:24 Jul 2 (0)
• ipods CAN play mp3s; I have the ipod nano and I always use the mp3 format; ipods can handle several different formats, not just one /nft - katilacs 14:05 Jul 2 (3)
  • Can they play .wma files? - Charlie 3:50 Jul 3 (2)
    • I was just checking out the apple web-site and... - Debbie in BC 9:29 Jul 3 (0)
    • No, they can't play .wma files. Maybe they can be converted? nt - Laura in CT 5:24 Jul 3 (0)
• I would get an iPod Nano....... - Claire 9:41 Jul 2 (8)
  • Re: I would get an iPod Nano....... - LB in CA 10:13 Jul 2 (7)
    • Lisa, what type of file do you download from netlibrary... - Debbie in BC 9:32 Jul 3 (2)
      • Re: Lisa, what type of file do you download from netlibrary... - LB in CA 10:29 Jul 3 (1)
        • google 'sound taxi' for software that will convert protected wma files - katilac 18:42 Jul 3 (0)
    • How does it work when you get the CD books from netlibrary? Can you put them on an IPod? Or do you have to listen to them on-line? nt - Mom to 3 island boys 21:59 Jul 2 (2)
      • You don't have to listen to them online... - LB in CA 7:07 Jul 3 (1)
        • So they won't work on iPods because iPods don't play .wma files? Wwhhhaaaaaaa!!! (nt) - Claire 8:30 Jul 3 (0)
    • Thanks! I hadn't seen this, and it looks great! (nt) - Claire 15:07 Jul 2 (0)
• I would not buy an Ipod because... - LB in CA 8:49 Jul 2 (0)
• I'd get the 20 GB Dell DJ (sm) - Terrie in Germany 7:25 Jul 2 (0)

ECHO MOM: from way below: ideas for phonics... - Lori D. 22:05 Jul 1 (1)

• Thanks, Lori! I'll check these out! nm - EchoMom 12:34 Jul 2 (0)

SusanRH: I replied to your VP question below! :) nt - *anj* 21:48 Jul 1 (0)

How long would a lesson in Calvert Spelling take? Trying to schedule our days. Thanks! nm - EchoMom 21:22 Jul 1 (1)

• Re: How long would a lesson in Calvert Spelling take? Trying to schedule our days. Thanks! nm - LauraC 15:25 Jul 2 (0)

Has anyone viewed/ used History Odyssey's Medieval level 1 yet? Any comments on it? nm - mamato3 21:21 Jul 1 (2)

• I'm using it - Katrina 8:59 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, Katrina. Hmm. ds likes SOTW better than using an encyclopedia as the spine. Perhaps we won't try to "fix" what isn't broken! m - mamato3 11:46 Jul 2 (0)

Sharon in NY and Ellie - Thanks for your responses way below about R&S being done independently. Your insight has helped me a bunch! -nt - Kinsa 20:53 Jul 1 (2)

• Glad to help... &:-) - Sharon in NY 20:19 Jul 2 (0)
• YW :-) nt - Ellie 15:08 Jul 2 (0)

sonlight vs. welltrained mind - Kimberly 20:51 Jul 1 (3)

• I have used both (m) - Terrie in Germany 7:22 Jul 2 (2)
  • Re: I have used both (m) - Kimberly 11:26 Jul 2 (1)
    • If you were looking at the "Classic" Tapestry, I would agree. But, the new "Redesigned" is much clearer and easier to follow (more) - Terrie in Germany 13:02 Jul 2 (0)

When to start 2006-2007 school year? - HollyAL 20:22 Jul 1 (34)

• Sept. 4th is when our "new year" begins. :0) nt - mel 7:43 Jul 3 (0)
• We'll be out of the country until September 10 or so. I likely won't begin school until a week or two after that. (nt) - Colleen 16:15 Jul 2 (1)
  • I should add that my boys continue doing bits of this-n-that through the end of July, so we essentially take a full break in August & part of Sept. (nt) - Colleen 16:16 Jul 2 (0)
• We started at the beginning of June this year to accommodate new baby in August. nt - Susan in TN 15:10 Jul 2 (0)
• I'm planning to start the last week of August (m) - SolaMichella 13:38 Jul 2 (0)
• Year-round here, "started" second week of June. nt - GVA 13:02 Jul 2 (0)
• We're starting July 10th this year because we're going to the beach for a week in September , and I'm having a baby in early October. I want to be able to take the whole month of October off. nm - EchoMom 12:45 Jul 2 (0)
• we used to go from The Feast of the Assumption (15 August, 07) to The Feast of the Ascention (17 May, 2006) but now we follow DS's schedule: Aug 29, 2006 - June 7, 2007 > - BMC 11:31 Jul 2 (1)
  • Assumption and Ascension sheesh I can spell (maibea) - BMC 11:32 Jul 2 (0)
• We start early Aug with the local ps. I'm really ready to relax my schedule come mid-April regardless of when we start! nt - Mary in GA 9:57 Jul 2 (0)
• Our "day counting" began June 5 (for state records). We'll switch to our "schoolyear" schedule on August 21 (when dh goes back to school too). nt - abbeyej 9:22 Jul 2 (1)
  • This is how we do it too. I count *days* starting in June (m) - Michele in MN 10:58 Jul 2 (0)
• We're starting the day after Labor Day, but - Kash 8:41 Jul 2 (0)
• I was planning to start August 28th (1 week before ps) - Maverick 8:26 Jul 2 (0)
• we start back July 11th so we can take the month of December off - lori in tx 8:12 Jul 2 (0)
• We go by the PS calendar too. Our subdivision is in 4 counties, so I choose the one that starts the latest and actually gets out earlier than the count we are in!...nt - GAMom3 7:55 Jul 2 (3)
  • County no count....nt - GAMom3 7:55 Jul 2 (2)
    • GOOD GRIEF! County not count.... - GAMom3 7:56 Jul 2 (1)
      • Your subivision sits in 4 counties!!?? Is it zoned to 4 different school districts?nt - Mary in GA 9:55 Jul 2 (0)
• Our local schools begin after Labor Day. We begin half-schedule the first Monday in Aug. Full-time after Labor Day. nm - Stacy in NJ 7:53 Jul 2 (0)
• We start "dippin' in our toes" on August 7th and "dive all the way in" on Sept 11 nt - Terrie in Germany 7:19 Jul 2 (0)
• we will start August 23rd - hpymomof3 7:08 Jul 2 (0)
• we start on the 2nd week of July then end on the 3rd week of June....We school year round nt - Holly IN 6:18 Jul 2 (0)
• We're starting after Labor Day, too! Going on vacation the last week of August! nt - Kelly in VA 5:21 Jul 2 (0)
• We school year round here (M) - one_l_michele 4:22 Jul 2 (1)
  • year-round'ers here too, depending on weather, family visits, outside events, and sometimes just plain student inclination *wink - LH 7:45 Jul 2 (0)
• We go by the PS calendar...we will start after Labor day - Tap, tap, tap 23:28 Jul 1 (0)
• We start in late September - Laura in China 23:05 Jul 1 (0)
• Ps begins 2nd week of August. We'll start after Labor Day. nt - Kristine out of lurking 21:44 Jul 1 (0)
• This is my tentative schedule - Yvette S. 21:04 Jul 1 (0)
• Ours starts August 16 this year. We're starting the 21st....(m) - Regena in KY 20:41 Jul 1 (0)
• We start after Labor Day too. This takes us through the end of June. Our local PS starts on July 5th - yuk! nt - Christy in CO 20:36 Jul 1 (0)
• We begin a new school year the week following Labor Day... nt - Tommysmommy 20:31 Jul 1 (1)
  • For the most part we follow the ps schedule (ours begins in August), but . . . - Lisa in Tx 4:45 Jul 2 (0)

I love SOTW! But....... I'm after a history program from a Catholic Perspective - any suggestions? (m) - Joy 19:57 Jul 1 (2)

• You can try RCHistory...l/i - PattyNJ 7:41 Jul 2 (0)
• Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, (m) - SolaMichella 20:16 Jul 1 (0)

Here is our schedule for 9th grade. Is it too much, not enough, are there holes? - Ann 19:42 Jul 1 (7)

• Another 9th grade plan... - Pamela 4:10 Jul 3 (0)
• I think it looks good - Maverick 8:35 Jul 2 (0)
• Sounds good! Here's what we're doing....(m) - Regena in KY 20:56 Jul 1 (0)
• 9th grade schedule - Mandy in TN 20:54 Jul 1 (3)
  • Re: 9th grade schedule - Ann 7:01 Jul 2 (2)
    • Re: 9th grade schedule - Mandy in TN 17:32 Jul 2 (1)
      • Don't forget Omnibus gives 1 credit for theology, too! :- ) We did Omni 1 last year. Would you (Ann) like our reading list? nt - Chris in VA 11:51 Jul 3 (0)

Does anyone have an opinion of Rod and Staff's Artpacs? - 5webblets 19:30 Jul 1 (5)

• I plan on using the artpacs with my girls - they seem like just the right thing for us & this way we will actually get some art done! nt - Mel 7:53 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, I'm not an artist... - Beth in Central TX 18:50 Jul 2 (0)
• R&S doesn't publish Art With a Purpose--Share-A-Care Publications does. Dear Devon liked it. nt - Ellie 20:45 Jul 1 (0)
• I looked at them and they're OK, but I'd rather teach - mom2abcd 20:35 Jul 1 (0)
• I haven't seen these myself, but I have always found R & S to be excellent, no nonsense. Here's a link. - Nanci in WA 19:48 Jul 1 (0)

Basic Spanish "phrases of the weekend"... - Becky in Mexico 19:26 Jul 1 (3)

• Thanks, we are learning Spanish as a family and these are helpful. nt - Misty 10:14 Jul 3 (0)
• Question - Julie in AK 23:44 Jul 2 (0)
• Thanks! nt - Dawn in TN 9:37 Jul 2 (0)

I know it's been asked a million and one times.....need help with notebooking please!! - Heather in OK 18:58 Jul 1 (4)

• we notebook a little bit.... - SLB 19:31 Jul 1 (2)
  • So do you use spirals or 3-ring binders or something else?? nt - Heather in OK 20:19 Jul 1 (1)
    • We've used a variety... - SLB 9:09 Jul 2 (0)
• We scrapbook our notebooks - Marie 19:27 Jul 1 (0)

Looking for Rod and Staff Math 5's teacher edition or answer key, for the 1984 edition... (m) - Erica in PA 18:57 Jul 1 (2)

• I have one for sale if interested email me! - JLynn in GA 1:36 Jul 2 (0)
• It's not in the catalog. nt - Ellie 20:47 Jul 1 (0)

Phonetic Zoo..Anyone have a strong opinion?(For Grade 3)nt - Penny 17:14 Jul 1 (7)

• Thanks for the Help! My son is very auditory. I think he'll like it. nt. - Penny 3:54 Jul 2 (0)
• We really like it... - Debbie in BC 22:01 Jul 1 (1)
  • Just to clear up... - Debbie in BC 22:03 Jul 1 (0)
• We started using it this year... - *anj* 21:15 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Phonetic Zoo..Anyone have a strong opinion?(For Grade 3)nt - Mama Owl 19:46 Jul 1 (2)
  • My dd doesn't mind it. Her spelling has improved. I like that it is done independently. nt - Dawn in Ohio 20:23 Jul 1 (1)
    • Sorry. This should have been under original post. :) nt - Dawn in Ohio 20:24 Jul 1 (0)

If we were to switch to Rod and Staff... - MM in MN 17:13 Jul 1 (6)

• Thanks so much for taking the time to answer! I appreciate it. (nt) - MM in MN 17:33 Jul 2 (0)
• English should be an easy go with grade level. - Lolly 5:53 Jul 2 (2)
  • Are there any type of placement tests for Rod and Staff that may help when deciding grade level? Thanks. nt - MM in MN 8:21 Jul 2 (1)
    • No placement test, but given what you've used in the past, and your dc's ages, they should be fine at grade level. nt - Ellie 12:14 Jul 2 (0)
• Here's a link that shows what is in each grade level - Nanci in WA 18:35 Jul 1 (1)
  • trying to post it again - Nanci in WA 18:40 Jul 1 (0)

Anyone familiar with John Hudson Tine science books? - kym in Ohio 16:57 Jul 1 (3)

• I have used these along with other materials for a science program....(m) - Regena in KY 20:58 Jul 1 (0)
• This will be our science this year ... - Kris in TN 19:59 Jul 1 (0)
• My ds loved them! I even got him some for Christmas... - Paula H 19:29 Jul 1 (0)

Just had an idea last night to do a unit at Christmas time of different traditions around the world - momofkhm 16:44 Jul 1 (7)

• We usually do this each year, choosing just a few countries to study per year... (sm) - ereks mom 21:27 Jul 1 (0)
• Any specific thing you need to know about our Christmas in Mexico? - Becky in Mexico 19:20 Jul 1 (1)
  • Not now. :-) But I'll try to remember you when we get on toward Christmas! Thanks! nt - momofkhm 15:35 Jul 2 (0)
• a fun idea for any "around the world" study is to make a passport :-) [m] - Peek a Boo 18:25 Jul 1 (0)
• Well, Galloping the Globe has one chapter on Christmas Around the World... - Kay in Cal 17:47 Jul 1 (1)
  • It has short blurbs on: Japan, China, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Nigeria. nt - Kay in Cal 17:50 Jul 1 (0)
• Teacher Created Materials has a book called Celebrate Christmas Around the World. There are about 20 different countries covered very briefly. Was going to use this last Dec. but we all got the flu. Trying again for this year. - Linda in sa 17:04 Jul 1 (0)

Anyone hs their dc for several years doing only the barebone basics and have good results? (m) - d4pw in So.FLA 16:18 Jul 1 (7)

• Thank you all for the posts! nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:09 Jul 2 (0)
• This is pretty much what I've always done...m - Susan in TX 9:48 Jul 2 (0)
• What I'd do for the basics... - Busy Mom 21:12 Jul 1 (0)
• We did this the year I was pregnant with my 4th baby - Nanci in WA 18:43 Jul 1 (0)
• The basics (m) - Stephanie not in TX 17:20 Jul 1 (0)
• I know families who do this - Julie in MN 16:56 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Anyone hs their dc for several years doing only the barebone basics and have good results? (m) - LauraC 16:33 Jul 1 (0)

Diagramming question - Diane in Phoenix 15:38 Jul 1 (10)

• Diagramming is typically a logic-stage activity. - Patty in WA 20:42 Jul 2 (0)
• I think my answer to my dd is all boiling down to my favorite..."because"...:) nt. - Diane in Phoenix 12:46 Jul 2 (0)
• How many nouns in this sentence? "In the town parade, Sam carried the scout troop flag." - Paula H 19:27 Jul 1 (2)
  • Ah, but does it matter? - Laura in China 23:21 Jul 1 (1)
    • It *can* matter... - Ellie 12:20 Jul 2 (0)
• I think diagramming provides a pictorial representation of the structure - Claire 17:08 Jul 1 (0)
• I'll take a stab at it... - Katrina 15:58 Jul 1 (1)
  • Hmmm. That makes sense. Rats. :) nt - Diane in Phoenix 17:49 Jul 1 (0)
• Hi, Diane! - Jeri 15:57 Jul 1 (1)
  • LOL...hi Jeri (more) - Diane in Phoenix 17:47 Jul 1 (0)

What is the difference in the older edition of the R&S 4th grader grammar and the newer one?(sm) - GAMom3 14:27 Jul 1 (5)

• The older editions are rilly, rilly tough... - Ellie 15:09 Jul 1 (4)
  • Hmmm. I think ours was 1992 (newer) and it was still tough. LOL nt - mom2abcd 22:02 Jul 1 (0)
  • LOL! Well said! nt - Vanna 18:05 Jul 1 (0)
  • What is the copyright of the current one? - Sue in WA 15:17 Jul 1 (1)
    • That would be the current edition. nt - Ellie 18:01 Jul 1 (0)

What resources do you use to make sure that your homeschooling is as gap-free as possible? - PattyNJ 13:00 Jul 1 (16)

• We used to check this every year: - Jenny in Florida 18:55 Jul 2 (0)
• I don't know if you're still checking... - Kate in Abu Dhabi 7:04 Jul 2 (1)
  • That's a good idea... - PattyNJ 7:39 Jul 2 (0)
• I used to use E. D. Hirsch's What Your ________ Grader Needs to Know. nt - Regena in KY 21:00 Jul 1 (1)
  • these are pretty good. there's also *one* book called "what they need to know when" that's basically a checklist through grade 8. [link] - Peek a Boo 21:22 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: I use 2... - Donna 18:10 Jul 1 (0)
• Rebecca Rupp's Home Learning Year by Year nt - srjbdl 17:26 Jul 1 (0)
• I just use two... - Carol in Cal. 17:22 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: What resources do you use to make sure that your homeschooling is as gap-free as possible? - Sue Scott Wellons 15:40 Jul 1 (0)
• Gap free? :-) I prefer to think of it as choosing the gaps - LH 13:41 Jul 1 (5)
  • Yes, I agree...I was referring to cases when even easy basic stuff falls through the cracks... - PattyNJ 19:40 Jul 1 (3)
    • Faster, Later - LH 7:52 Jul 2 (2)
      • lol...I'm starting to like this idea more and more... - PattyNJ 8:06 Jul 2 (1)
        • speaking of tying shoes... - LatinaRepublicana 15:29 Jul 2 (0)
  • this is true. even the *best* schools have "gaps" --the difference is - Peek a Boo 15:35 Jul 1 (0)
• We work on problem issues during the summer. Anything appearing to fall through the cracks gets addressed then. - Belinda 13:24 Jul 1 (0)

Thank You so much for all of the kids CD suggestions! - one_l_michele 12:41 Jul 1 (0)

The teaching company is having a sale on World History dvd's and American history. Anyone use these??? TIA, Theresa - Theresa 12:39 Jul 1 (6)

• We used the high school World History set to fill some gaps. (nt) - Julie in MN 16:32 Jul 1 (3)
  • Julie, did you like them? The website says they are (somewhat) dramatized...with the narrator dressing in period costumes. nt - Theresa 18:17 Jul 1 (2)
    • Yes, they were fine (sm) - Julie in MN 18:49 Jul 1 (1)
      • Thanks, Julie! I was wondering about the high school world history cd's combined with A Beka or BJ text as a spine. Your info helps a lot! nt - Theresa 14:07 Jul 2 (0)
• I haven't but I got a sampler in the mail - kalanamak 12:47 Jul 1 (1)
  • I must be talking about something else...no dressing up in mine. Sorry nt - kalanamak 7:36 Jul 2 (0)

Any favorite books, activities or unit studies on nutrition (for my 4.5 & 6 y/o's)? n/t - one_l_michele 12:27 Jul 1 (4)

• You could watch "Honey, We're Killing the Kids!" together. :) - OhElizabeth 14:28 Jul 1 (3)
  • that show has helped a lot here - AngieW in Texas 15:04 Jul 1 (0)
  • I had to google that one - LOL! (M) - one_l_michele 14:52 Jul 1 (1)
    • We don't have cable either. I'm jealous! LOL nt - mom2abcd 22:05 Jul 1 (0)

My 8 y.o. despises reading nonficition, but devours fiction. Any ideas for compelling histories, biographies, etc. ntn - Carol (mom of 3) 12:10 Jul 1 (7)

• The Horrible History, Science, Geography and Murderous Maths series - Laura in China 18:46 Jul 1 (0)
• Story of the World; biographies by Jean Fritz; older Cornerstones of Freedom... - Lori D. 15:29 Jul 1 (0)
• My ds likes Clyde Robert Bulla books. Sonlight's Catalog is a great historical fiction reading list. Beautiful Feet Catalog has good listings, too nt.. - Barbie'sPal 14:43 Jul 1 (0)
• The only set of history-type books that I enjoyed as a youngster were... - OhElizabeth 14:32 Jul 1 (0)
• Wishbone Classics, Time Warp Trio, the Horrible" series [horrible science, horrible history]. maybe Childhood of Famous Americans, and - Peek a Boo 13:11 Jul 1 (0)
• Has he read any books by Jean Fritz. nt - Janis in DE 12:59 Jul 1 (0)
• P.S. He reads anything from a 4th to 8th grade level. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 12:11 Jul 1 (0)

Anyone know of a good resource for teaching your kids good manners?....thanks - Lorri 10:31 Jul 1 (6)

• The Joy Berry books are pretty effective around here...cute,too! - Linden in NM 8:08 Jul 2 (0)
• We went thru "Manners Matter" this year, 1-2 pages a morning, discussing it. (nt) - Lori D. 15:32 Jul 1 (0)
• My son is taking a "charming children" course through our local Univ. You ought to see if yours offers - Carol (mom of 3) 12:12 Jul 1 (0)
• Pearables have some neat things also Manners Matter, Family Manners, etc nt - HollyAL 10:41 Jul 1 (2)
  • Have you used the "Home Economics for Homeschoolers" series? Do you like it? nt - Tamara 11:14 Jul 1 (1)
    • We love it!!! nt - tink1234 12:42 Jul 2 (0)

WP or MFW? - Nadene 9:10 Jul 1 (3)

• Winterpromise....more - Nanci 23:30 Jul 1 (0)
• I am doing WP with my 9 and 10 year olds - Ottakee 15:51 Jul 1 (0)
• For a 10yo reading on a 2nd grade level, - Claire 12:10 Jul 1 (0)

Noeo Science follow up review. - Breann in WA 8:06 Jul 1 (2)

• Thank you! -m - Kathie in VA 20:22 Jul 1 (1)
  • I don't have experience with God's Design, but we love Noeo. I posted a little more review on HomeSchoolReviews.com. HTH! nt - Breann in WA 7:54 Jul 2 (0)

commonplace book- anyone ever heard of this? m - Missy 8:01 Jul 1 (2)

• You just write anything you like . . . - Kimm in WA 9:31 Jul 1 (0)
• The Well-Educated Mind discusses these. I believe they are reading journals.. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 9:03 Jul 1 (0)

Does anyone have advice on resources for art and music history for an 11 yr old and 9 yr old?m - Julie in Wyoming 7:37 Jul 1 (3)

• I use with my 12yo & 10yo Baltimore Curriculum's Art & Music - Anita 18:16 Jul 2 (0)
• Here's what I'm planning for my 9 and 11 yos. m - Lana in TX 8:18 Jul 1 (0)
• I've not used it myself, but have you looked at Beautiful Feet? nt - HollyAL 7:44 Jul 1 (0)

Poll Question: What writing program are you using with your logic stage child? nt - Christy in CO 7:35 Jul 1 (25)

• CW Homer and R&S. nm - LisaNY 6:20 Jul 2 (0)
• WS 5 with my 13 yo.and with my 11 yo...I´m not sure..maybe CW.. - Becky in Mexico 19:30 Jul 1 (0)
• Wordsmith App in 6th, Writeshop 1 this fall for 7th [and maybe into 8th]. nt - Peek a Boo 15:42 Jul 1 (0)
• Writing Strands 4. nt - Elizabeth 14:40 Jul 1 (0)
• CW Homer with 5th grade son. nt - Susan in SoCal 14:31 Jul 1 (0)
• Classical Writing. nt - Bula Mama 13:22 Jul 1 (0)
• We started CW Homer this past year for 5th graders, and will continue it this coming year for 6th graders. We'll also add in the first CW Poetry book. (nt) - Jackie in AR 12:34 Jul 1 (0)
• Calvert main, Imit in Writing, Wordsmith App. to go year round. nt - Tammyla 12:09 Jul 1 (0)
• CW Aesop B and Homer w/ 5th grade boy. nt - Stephanie not in TX 10:25 Jul 1 (0)
• IEW SWI B, then Writeshop nt - Cyndi in TX 10:22 Jul 1 (0)
• For my oldest we used WriteShop 1&2, second child - Write Shop 1&2 and Wordsmith, and third child (now in 6th) - IEW. All great programs in their own way. But I'm sticking with IEW and might add Put That in Writing. nt - Susan in OR 9:32 Jul 1 (0)
• Writing Strands 3 with 5th grade child, but still considering Wordsmith Apprentice followed by Write Shop OR Classical Writing. nt - Sue in St Pete 9:16 Jul 1 (0)
• Went through the Writing Strands series from level 3 through level 7. nt - Regena in KY 9:02 Jul 1 (0)
• CW Aesop B (no SG and IG) and TOG/WS assignments for 5th and 8th grader nt - Des 8:59 Jul 1 (0)
• 6th: write at home (good experience) and now 7th: Lively Art. nt - Holly S/NC 8:58 Jul 1 (3)
  • This looks interesting. Can you tell me about your experience? nt - Christy in CO 9:08 Jul 1 (2)
    • Re: your experience - Holly S/NC 13:58 Jul 1 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 18:18 Jul 1 (0)
• 6th grade dd will be using WS4 and Learn to Write the Novel Way. nt - Kristine out of lurking 8:48 Jul 1 (0)
• I wanna play! *Ü* Classical writing and some Tapestry of grace with a coach from write at home nt - LisaWA 8:07 Jul 1 (1)
  • Forgot to mention we mix IEW in here as well. :) Normally when comming to or off a break to ease back in. nt - Lisawa 9:37 Jul 1 (0)
• The Wordsmith Series.... - Kelly in VA 8:03 Jul 1 (3)
  • Have you seen Wordsmith? Is it a different format than WA? My son really doesn't like the layout of WA. nt - Christy in CO 8:10 Jul 1 (2)
    • Not yet! Hopefully, someone who's used it will chime in here! nt - Kelly in VA 9:07 Jul 1 (1)
      • I've not used Wordsmith, but my DD used part of Wordsmith craftsman - Des 9:21 Jul 1 (0)

What are your favorite subjects by Rod & Staff for a just turned 8 yo in 3rd grade? nm - Mel 7:02 Jul 1 (4)

• God's Protected World. nt - Ellie 15:10 Jul 1 (0)
• I'm on my 3rd go into R&S's 3rd grade with all the subjects.... - Padmé 12:31 Jul 1 (0)
• English....nt - Gamom3 9:55 Jul 1 (0)
• English, math, and spelling (nt) - Debbie in Plano 7:18 Jul 1 (0)

Crossing over from HS board- have any of you used The Elegant Essay or the Advanced Communication Series that IEW sells? m - Missy 5:44 Jul 1 (0)

Anyone know of an active Charlotte Mason support board? - Shari 5:30 Jul 1 (7)

• Thanks for these ideas. I'm going to try the Yahoo group. nt - Shari 5:57 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Homeschoolchristian has a board for Charlotte - Debbie/TX 14:14 Jul 1 (0)
• How about a Catholic Charlotte Mason one? - txhomemom 13:18 Jul 1 (1)
  • Here is the link - txhomemom 13:19 Jul 1 (0)
• Ambleside Online has some great yahoo groups for its users. - Cindy in NC 7:58 Jul 1 (0)
• There are several.... - Donna A. 7:33 Jul 1 (0)
• Here is a link to a fairly new CM message board. It is not very active yet. - Dixie 6:45 Jul 1 (0)

Peela (or anyone else using CLC)... just received my first unit. I can't for the life of me figure out how to teach this... m - Stella! 5:27 Jul 1 (11)

• I think LH has been more helpful than I can be but... - Peela 6:53 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, Peela! I appreciate your input as well. nt - Stella! 7:10 Jul 3 (0)
• links to yahoogroup and also free online learning activities.. - lh 6:51 Jul 1 (4)
  • Thanks for responding. I have the all pieces but the audio... m - Stella! 7:40 Jul 1 (3)
    • I'd be happy to email you with some options. - LH 10:50 Jul 1 (2)
      • This is soooooo helpful! Really, it's just what I needed to know. Thank you *so* much, LH! nt - Stella! 12:12 Jul 1 (0)
      • For clarity, whenver the student text is in Latin, student reads it aloud to you in English. :-) - LH 10:52 Jul 1 (0)
• Answers - Hallie 6:13 Jul 1 (2)
  • Thanks for the info, Hallie. I did some more research... m - Stella! 7:52 Jul 1 (1)
    • just read this- I think the ILMs go with the British versions because they match perfectly with our 4th edition books.... - Peela 7:02 Jul 2 (0)
• Another ?... is the Independent Learning Manual the same thing as the Omnibus manual? TIA. nt - Stella! 5:41 Jul 1 (0)

Someone Choose For ME!! Shurley, R&S, Abeka??Grade 3 (nt) - Penny 3:37 Jul 1 (9)

• One decision down..R&S here we come!! MANY THANKS (nt) - Penny 6:27 Jul 1 (1)
  • Good choice! We used R & S 3 last year and dd & I were happy with what she learned! nt - profmom 9:25 Jul 1 (0)
• We love R&S!!! We've used it for 3rd, 4th & 5th, and dd had excellent test scores in this area! nt - Teresa in TX 5:53 Jul 1 (0)
• Rod and Staff is excellent. nt - Tracie 5:44 Jul 1 (0)
• R&S over ABeka only because the composition component met our needs better. nt - Sharon in Sc 5:31 Jul 1 (0)
• I personally did not care for Abeka, so 1 of the other 2 nt - HollyAL 5:19 Jul 1 (0)
• R&S..nt - Gamom3 5:15 Jul 1 (0)
• I've used R&S for 2nd and 3rd grade and am going to use it for 4th. (m) - Peggy in Va 5:09 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Someone Choose For ME!! Shurley, R&S, Abeka??Grade 3 (nt) - Kelly on the Prairie 5:02 Jul 1 (0)

Art: Thomas Kincaid Basics... anyone use this? m - saved1112 0:05 Jul 1 (1)

• Yes, 1st/4th grades w/dvds and love it! nt - HollyAL 5:20 Jul 1 (0)

MOH users... what do you recommend.... m - saved1112 0:02 Jul 1 (6)

• You may want to join the MOH users group... - Joy 18:04 Jul 1 (0)
• Yes, a Bible atlas is a must...m - Tommysmommy 5:33 Jul 1 (0)
• I also used Trail Guides to Biblical History with it and - HollyAL 5:27 Jul 1 (1)
  • that should be Trail Guides Geography not history nt - HollyAL 5:28 Jul 1 (0)
• What we used.....(m) - AleeG 5:00 Jul 1 (1)
  • We will be using the SOTW 1 AG w/ it. nt - saved1112 10:13 Jul 1 (0)

OK - how long would you give IEW before you decide if it's working for your family or not? - Christy in CO 23:55 Jun 30 (1)

• I think... - Missy 5:15 Jul 1 (0)

does anybody here use the H.A. Guerber The Story of the Greeks and/or The Story of the Romans books? what age? how do you use it/them? thanks! nt - LatinaRepublicana 21:54 Jun 30 (3)

• I'm using them this year with my 10 year old w/ TruthQuest History.... - RhondaM. 18:35 Jul 1 (1)
  • thanks ladies... i think i will use them as "read-alouds" myself... nt - LatinaRepublicana 23:16 Jul 1 (0)
• I read them straight through a couple of years ago to my then 11 & 9 yo boys. I used them with TOG so I do anything else with them. nt - karenciavo 7:16 Jul 1 (0)

Can I use "Trail Guide to World Geography" without the art book?(m) - camibami 20:54 Jun 30 (3)

• Thank you! nt - camibami-who cannot fit any more projects into this year! 6:24 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Can I use "Trail Guide to World Geography" without the art book?(m) - Jenny S 23:00 Jun 30 (0)
• Its not... you are free!! *Ü* nt - LisaWA 21:58 Jun 30 (0)

Sonlight 4 day users - what do you do on the 5th day of the week? nt - OKCyndi 20:22 Jun 30 (6)

• Math, science experiments, nature walks, art and/or music. nt - Joy 18:05 Jul 1 (1)
  • sorry, I now see there is already a Joy here... so I'll be Joyful! nt - Joy 18:06 Jul 1 (0)
• Friday is project and specials day. - Becki in IN 10:56 Jul 1 (0)
• Co-op -- French, drama, art, speech, etc... (whatever co-op is offering....next year, I will be "teaching" IEW's Student Writing Intensive at junior co-op, and SAT essay writing at senior co-op) (nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 6:20 Jul 1 (0)
• It just makes the 5th day (we either skip Monday or take Friday) as a lighter day. nt - Christi/NC 6:13 Jul 1 (0)
• Catch up on anything we're behind on and 'enrichment' stuff. - Bula Mama 21:42 Jun 30 (0)

mom2abcd... email me and I'll send you that chart you said you were interested in. nt - Debbie in Austin 20:17 Jun 30 (2)

• If this is the Winterpromise, Sonlight chart can you e-mail me one. - CindyinTexas 21:04 Jun 30 (0)
• Oh, wonderful! Thanks, Debbie! nt - mom2abcd 20:47 Jun 30 (0)

For those asking about the reading comprehension series, I posted it below. (nt) - Claire 20:09 Jun 30 (0)

Do I need a teacher's edition to go along with Rod and Staff 3rd grade Beginning Wisely? - Lisa in Tx 19:22 Jun 30 (8)

• I agree with all the advantages listed below, and plus, as TE's go, it's pretty inexpensive!.nt - Carol in Cal. 19:50 Jul 2 (0)
• I still think it would be worth it. It's really the best laid out TG I've seen! nt - PattNJ 8:10 Jul 2 (0)
• It was worth the extra money....I can just grade it in a hurry and it also has wonderful built in reviews...kind of an accountability thing for me...nt - Holly IN 18:12 Jul 1 (0)
• I think it's worth it for: - profmom 9:24 Jul 1 (0)
• I like it because I can grade quickly because it has the answers to the book, workbook, & tests. nt - Gigi 7:21 Jul 1 (0)
• The TE has daily oral review questions, and some written quizes that aren't in the SE. I bought it because even though I knew parts of speech and had been taught diagramming many moon ago it went right over my head. So I find the TE very helpful in that area, nt - Peggy in Va 4:45 Jul 1 (0)
• I buy it solely for the oral review that it includes at the beginning of each lesson. That is what makes the program for us. nt - Debbie in Austin 20:12 Jun 30 (0)
• Probably not. - Luann in ID 19:55 Jun 30 (0)

Cross-post from hs board - looking for classical curriculum, but more self-teaching or multi-level. (m) - Joy 19:11 Jun 30 (2)

• TOG, CW, CC, TTC, Noeo, REAL Science, Living Learning Science, and ClConv -m - Kathie in VA 20:06 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thats great! I enjoyed reading it. ~ nt - LisaWA 8:06 Jul 1 (0)

The World's Great Events by Collier - Melhouse 19:02 Jun 30 (0)

Math U See - mandydd 18:54 Jun 30 (4)

• We just finished MUS Algebra 1 - Kimm in WA 9:45 Jul 1 (0)
• Not really qualified to answer, but - Sue in 9:31 Jul 1 (0)
• Just finished Zeta (m) - EKS 19:39 Jun 30 (1)
  • EKS - Would you explain what grade level 18 is. - Suei n St Pete 9:24 Jul 1 (0)

For those using Tools for Young Historians as a bridge - KateW 18:53 Jun 30 (1)

• I have never used it but found Marsha, the author, to be very helpful over the phone. We may buy it for our coop next year. nt - Jeri 16:00 Jul 1 (0)

Kingfisher History Encyclopedia - LaGina 18:15 Jun 30 (3)

• I liked the KIWH much better.... - Yevrah 5:17 Jul 1 (0)
• KHE with red cover (m) - KPzz 5:16 Jul 1 (1)
  • If I understand correctly, you used outlines to help organize reports, rather than to take notes? Thx....nt - Rhondabee (wishing you a happy vacation!) 9:14 Jul 1 (0)

Activities to supplement SL-7, question.... - Stacie 17:24 Jun 30 (1)

• I'm doing this for SL 6 - Elise in NC 11:19 Jul 2 (0)

I am so annoyed with my dd's CAT math scores!!!! - Holly in N NV 17:09 Jun 30 (18)

• 75% in computation would probably translate to A work, to build comprehension skills, switch to Singapore, if possible. nt - Carl 14:17 Jul 1 (0)
• Oh, I think I may be able to really help on this! (m) - Kisa in CA 7:27 Jul 1 (0)
• Don't forget that the score is a percentile, not a percent correct - Gloria in IL 6:12 Jul 1 (0)
• Do you think she takes the tests seriously? - Laura in China 0:07 Jul 1 (1)
  • It would seem that way from my description... - Holly in N NV 7:05 Jul 1 (0)
• Did you do a test prep book like spectrum? Kids who aren't use to taking standardized test's can really be thrown off by the format. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:07 Jun 30 (1)
  • Yes, we did. It was one specifically designed for the CAT. nt - Holly in N NV 19:23 Jun 30 (0)
• This is interesting.......... - Christy in CO 18:26 Jun 30 (5)
  • Well, we really didn't do MUS for very long..... - Holly in N NV 19:28 Jun 30 (4)
    • I don't know if it can be attributed to MUS. When we used that program, one child scored in the high 90's and the other scored in the high 80's. nt - Laura R (FL) 5:48 Jul 1 (0)
    • Could it be that switching math programs caused some problems? - Christy in CO 20:18 Jun 30 (2)
      • I'm not sure.... - Holly in N NV 21:20 Jun 30 (0)
      • Re: Could it be that switching math programs caused some problems? - Des 20:22 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: I am so annoyed with my dd's CAT math scores!!!! - Deece in MN 17:52 Jun 30 (2)
  • On her previous tests, she did better conceptually. - Holly in N NV 19:34 Jun 30 (0)
  • Ok, that should read "how many bags do we need?". Duh! :) nt - Deece in MN 17:56 Jun 30 (0)
• She may get test anxiety - Tracy 17:52 Jun 30 (1)
  • Funny-she really enjoys the whole experience because she gets to see her friends - Holly in N NV 19:36 Jun 30 (0)

Drawing with Children vs. Drawing is Basic for 5-yo? - Linda_NY 16:36 Jun 30 (1)

• I hadn't heard of Drawing is Basic, but it looks good... - mom2abcd 6:01 Jul 1 (0)

Has anyone used Reading Strands? What did you think? nt - Christy in CO 15:46 Jun 30 (2)

• I've read it 4 times just waiting for it to make sense. Never has (nt) - kytriplets 8:25 Jul 1 (0)
• I don't think I've ever seen a positive answer to this question on this board over a lot of years :-( - Jean in Wisc. 5:21 Jul 1 (0)

Sonlight Core 3 w/ a 7 yr old? - Devon 14:53 Jun 30 (4)

• Thanks for the encourgment. I think I will go for it. nt - Devon 16:17 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Sonlight Core 3 w/ a 7 yr old? - Devon 16:16 Jun 30 (0)
• We're having a great time with this Core (more) - Diane in Phoenix 15:29 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Sonlight Core 3 w/ a 7 yr old? - lisa 15:16 Jun 30 (0)

Rainbow Science, What Next? - Jill 14:48 Jun 30 (2)

• Here's what I'm doing - Maverick 16:50 Jun 30 (1)
  • Re: Here's what I'm doing - Jill 10:19 Jul 1 (0)

Bob Books--old sets and new sets, help! - Stacie in UT 14:32 Jun 30 (2)

• I'll try to help (m) - LBC 19:41 Jun 30 (0)
• check library? - E 19:15 Jun 30 (0)

For those of you using Winterpromise American History 1 . . . - Jeri 14:05 Jun 30 (2)

• Re: For those of you using Winterpromise American History 1 . . . - profmom 14:59 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks, profmom, for the review and help! nt - Jeri 11:32 Jul 1 (0)

Question for a friend...What is the difference between Horizon and Abeka for math? nt - Staci in WA 13:14 Jun 30 (4)

• Abeka is about a year ahead; Horizons about 6 months. (nt) - Donna A. 20:10 Jun 30 (3)
  • also-- A Beka has a lot more religious overtones than Horizons. and I like A Beka's TM better :-) -but Horizons doesn't have a cutesy "theme" like A Beka. nt - Peek a Boo 21:54 Jun 30 (2)
    • My 2nd grader loves ABeka's "cutesy themes", the books are visually appealing to him.-that's a plus...nt - DianeJM 7:03 Jul 1 (1)
      • yup. some kids like the themes, others don't. they are both very colorful though :-) nt - Peek a Boo 15:54 Jul 1 (0)

How do you have your child tested (i.e., the Iowa test)? - Lisa in Tx 13:09 Jun 30 (11)

• The CAT from Seton has my vote... used it for years. nt - Carl 14:15 Jul 1 (0)
• Ordered from PES (m) - Melissa in NC 5:57 Jul 1 (0)
• I chose the PASS test from Hewitt for my youngest. - Jean in Wisc. 5:27 Jul 1 (1)
  • Yes, I did the PASS too this year and was very happy... - GVA 7:32 Jul 1 (0)
• We order the CAT from Seton Homeschool and do it ourselves. It costs $25 including scoring. nt - Nanci in WA 14:59 Jun 30 (2)
  • We did the CAT from Seton, too, and there was one thing which I didn't like m - OKCyndi 17:55 Jun 30 (0)
  • I second Seton. Low stress and easy to administer and send in for scoring. Fast results too. nt - lisa 15:18 Jun 30 (0)
• I take my children to a private school that offers the Woodcock Johnson - SusanRH 14:07 Jun 30 (0)
• BJU offers this test. You can read about it on their website. - TJMom 13:40 Jun 30 (2)
  • we also order from BJU - I believe you must register as a tester - BMC 6:55 Jul 1 (0)
  • I order the Iowa from BJU (link) - Maverick 16:55 Jun 30 (0)

Help with skip counting - karen in fl 13:07 Jun 30 (12)

• A magnetic 100's board from RR really helps my boys - Yvonne in CA 22:45 Jul 1 (0)
• What worked for us - Lori in MN 6:46 Jul 1 (0)
• Well if your doing the 1st grade book - Tracy 18:00 Jun 30 (2)
  • The meeting strip got on my nerves early on so I stopped doing it. Big mistake I guess. Thanks for the suggestions.nt - karen in fl 22:34 Jun 30 (1)
    • Oh, don't skip the meeting... - Greta Lea:) 6:33 Jul 1 (0)
• My ds is exactly at that age and stage....m - Julieofsardis 14:23 Jun 30 (1)
  • thanks Julie! nt - karen in fl 22:37 Jun 30 (0)
• What'd I do for this age - Kristine out of lurking 13:28 Jun 30 (2)
  • That's the problem for some reason... - karen in fl 22:41 Jun 30 (1)
    • My boys didn't learn the *concept* of odd and even until they were older than 6yo... - Greta Lea:) 6:37 Jul 1 (0)
• I recommend the Skip Counting (not set to music) CD by (m) - Sandra in FL 13:16 Jun 30 (1)
  • Sorry, didn't read the post - only the subject. This would be for an older child (nt) - Sandra in FL 20:06 Jun 30 (0)

What do you think of WriteShop? - Teresa in TX 13:02 Jun 30 (4)

• Just a thought--I would pick something different for your 3rd grader... - Kim 15:21 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: What do you think of WriteShop? - Kelly on the Prairie 5:11 Jul 1 (2)
  • Thank you so much (m) - Teresa in TX 5:55 Jul 1 (1)
    • I will be using Writeshop 1 with my 7th grader next year. - Mel in Ga. 21:29 Jul 1 (0)

Teaching Textbooks vs. Saxon? - Momofgirls 12:58 Jun 30 (1)

• We did Saxon through 8/7 and have switched to TT - Karen in Maryland 13:09 Jun 30 (0)

Favorite Ancient Egypt Resources for 1st Grader? Thanks. nt - LN 12:56 Jun 30 (1)

• Oh, this was such a fun time! - Kristine out of lurking 13:35 Jun 30 (0)

do any of you use a chalkboard and if so, how, and do you love it? - Nicole 12:37 Jun 30 (14)

• Have used our chalkboard for 2 years and love it. No problems with mess. We clean... - OhElizabeth 20:26 Jun 30 (0)
• Chalkboards were one of the worst parts about teaching in a classroom - frogpond1 18:14 Jun 30 (0)
• We have a big blackboard in our kitchen, right next to the table. It goes well with my slate blue walls and is very handy, too. I don't like dry erase boards or markers. nt - chickenpatty 17:38 Jun 30 (0)
• We have a large white board in our dining room hung so that the bottom is at chair rail height... - Mary in GA 15:29 Jun 30 (0)
• huh! very interesting.... - Nicole 14:18 Jun 30 (1)
  • ya know.... - Peek a Boo 21:58 Jun 30 (0)
• i have both. how old are your dc? [m] - Peek a Boo 14:04 Jun 30 (0)
• I made a chalk board and I love it. However, I had to have chalkboard instead of white board... - Peggy in Va 13:17 Jun 30 (3)
  • Oh, I just re-read this! How DO you make a custom sized chalkboard!? nt - Nicole 14:20 Jun 30 (2)
    • RE: How to make a Chalkboard (m) - Peggy in Va 17:53 Jun 30 (1)
      • Sorry link didn't work - try this (m) - Peggy in Va 17:58 Jun 30 (0)
• hate hate hate the chalkboard... too messy... chalk gets all over the place... stick with white board.... easier to clean... :) nm - Tigerlily (aka robin in ca) overhill 13:04 Jun 30 (2)
  • Me too. However, I LOVE our dry erase board. nt - Kisa in CA 14:15 Jun 30 (0)
  • ...unless you're trying to clean dry-erase markers out of clothes or carpet :-P nt - Peek a Boo 13:58 Jun 30 (0)

Can't decide - should I do SL Core 3/4 or Core 3 with 5th grade twins. Older dc will be doing 100 and 400... - Kathy in NC 12:29 Jun 30 (6)

• Thanks everyone! I think I'll stick with 3/4 and add in some extra readers from both cores if time allows. nt. - Kathy in NC 13:30 Jul 1 (0)
• I would do 3/4 and keep everyone together - Karen in Maryland 14:06 Jun 30 (2)
  • Reading level too easy? - Mary in WA State 7:17 Jul 1 (0)
  • My 5th grade twins will be doing 3/4, too... - Jacklyn 18:05 Jun 30 (0)
• I have friends using 3/4 and they like it. m - Bula Mama 13:29 Jun 30 (0)
• Similar decision for me - Sue in WA 13:19 Jun 30 (0)

Trying to decide on a writing program to go along with R&S3... CC or Imitation in Writing? (I think I've ruled out CW for now.) nt - FlockOfSillies 12:16 Jun 30 (2)

• You do not need an additional writing program with R & S. nt - Tracie 5:51 Jul 1 (1)
  • I know, but I've been considering using R&S for grammar only. nt - FlockOfSillies 11:43 Jul 1 (0)

Anyone use simply english by Laurie Hicks?? - momtoaaaa 11:23 Jun 30 (1)

• We tried level 7... - Bula Mama 14:31 Jun 30 (0)

Do I need the teacher's manual for Reason for Handwriting? nt - chickenpatty 10:58 Jun 30 (3)

• No, I've used this for years & have never needed the TM (nt) - mel 7:06 Jul 1 (0)
• Nope. :o) nt - threelops 12:29 Jun 30 (0)
• I don't think so. I never used mine. nt - SolaMichella 12:16 Jun 30 (0)

I have all the supplies for Veritas Ancient Egypt...Should I consider switching to WP? - ruth 10:46 Jun 30 (4)

• How great to already have everything you'll need... use it :o) nt - saved1112 23:04 Jun 30 (0)
• Why would you swtich? If yopu have everything you need already I say stick with it...nt - Gloria in AR 11:31 Jun 30 (0)
• Why would you switch? VP is very easy to implement... - OhElizabeth 11:11 Jun 30 (0)
• Use what you have... - WendyWords 10:49 Jun 30 (0)

Timeline Question: I want a wall timeline that includes key events/people in a super simple way for my dd/8 and dd/5. (sm) - d4pw in So.FLA 10:45 Jun 30 (2)

• How about these? (link inside) - Lori D. 12:03 Jun 30 (1)
  • PS -- These are the Milliken timelines... - Lori D. 12:10 Jun 30 (0)

Is "How People First Lived" by Jaspersohn worth buying or obtaining through ILL? nt - LN 10:40 Jun 30 (1)

• Re: Is "How People First Lived" by Jaspersohn worth buying or obtaining through ILL? nt - Barbie'sPal 14:53 Jun 30 (0)

Overwhelmed - yikes! - Candace 10:39 Jun 30 (9)

• I've been hmschooling 5 yrs and found WTM a few months ago... (m) - saved1112 23:53 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Overwhelmed - yikes! - Nancy in PA 11:55 Jun 30 (3)
  • Like Nancy says, you probably don't have to change... - Lori D. 21:42 Jun 30 (2)
    • Yep-what Lori said... - Nancy in PA 7:22 Jul 1 (1)
      • And for me, what that classical structure looked like was... - Lori D. 9:16 Jul 1 (0)
• I can relate. I have been hsing 7 years and still feel that way. I think most of us do. . m - Nanci in WA 11:05 Jun 30 (1)
  • Re: I can relate. I have been hsing 7 years and still feel that way. I think most of us do. . m - Candace 11:29 Jun 30 (0)
• yes-it makes your head spin! But hang in there ...m - Ann in WA 10:50 Jun 30 (1)
  • Re: yes-it makes your head spin! But hang in there ...m - Candace 11:00 Jun 30 (0)

Any opinions on I can do all things art program? Also anyone have a schedule for using this? Thank you! nt - Staci in WA 10:32 Jun 30 (1)

• Re: Any opinions on I can do all things art program? Also anyone have a schedule for using this? Thank you! nt - Sheila in OK 11:57 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone have a schedule for Apologia Astronomy or a link to one? Thanks in advance! - Staci in WA 10:25 Jun 30 (3)

• I also read somewhere Rainbow Resource sells them as well (nt) - sbs 14:36 Jun 30 (0)
• If you join the yahoo group... - Bula Mama 14:34 Jun 30 (0)
• Here's a company that sells them cheaply (m) - Kelly 10:52 Jun 30 (0)

Has anyone scheduled SOTW I along with (m) - Yvette S. 9:49 Jun 30 (0)

If you tried IEW and didn't like it can you share why? nt - Christy in Co 9:26 Jun 30 (4)

• i think IEW works well in groups... we attended a "writing group" the first time we used IEW (more)... - LatinaRepublicana 16:10 Jun 30 (0)
• I can't say taht I didn't like it but... - Gloria in AR 11:35 Jun 30 (1)
  • Would you name some of the "other curriculums for teaching writing skills that are just as good and alot cheaper"? Thanks. nt - Sue in St Pete 13:22 Jun 30 (0)
• I tried it and really liked it but had trouble . . . - JanOH 10:42 Jun 30 (0)

Trying again-Veritas Press Phonics Museum? Any reviews here? - SusanRH 9:23 Jun 30 (8)

• It was expensive but we liked it (m) - Dana in NC 18:21 Jun 30 (0)
• So far you have glowing reports, we had mixed results.. - Sunny 17:35 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Trying again-Veritas Press Phonics Museum? Any reviews here? - KateW 16:45 Jun 30 (0)
• I have used the program for 2 of my kids and have loved it (m) - Jade 12:28 Jun 30 (0)
• We really love it. My dd is almost 6 and is finishing up the ... - Staci in WA 10:24 Jun 30 (3)
  • Thank you, Staci. I do have a couple questions.... - SusanRH 11:46 Jun 30 (2)
    • Hi Susan! I'll try to answer your questions..... - Staci in WA 13:12 Jun 30 (1)
      • That was exactly the answers I needed! :) Thank you so much! nt - SusanRH 13:59 Jun 30 (0)

Training Daughters to be Keepers at Home...looking for a reivew. Anyone? - cheri h. 9:10 Jun 30 (2)

• I think it is totally worth the money, we bought the cd version...... - Kay 11:17 Jun 30 (1)
  • I was wondering about the CD. I found the book online, but it is $75! The CD is only $35. - cheri h. 19:37 Jun 30 (0)

Previously someone either posted or emailed a chart comparing Winter Promise, Sonlight, and Amazon prices for books... - Debbie in Austin 8:59 Jun 30 (1)

• I'd love to see it, too. nt - mom2abcd 11:53 Jun 30 (0)

Thank you for the 3rd grade geography recommendations... - kimminy 8:44 Jun 30 (2)

• Just a head's up... - WendyWords 10:07 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks, Wendy. :) nt - kimminy 11:49 Jul 1 (0)

OK - I have a 14 year old who learns best by hands-on projects - looking for a history programme..... - Katie 8:22 Jun 30 (4)

• Try Rainbow Resource catalog--I seem to remember a project-based program for that age. nt - CHris in VA 10:09 Jul 1 (0)
• WP is mostly literature-based, but it does schedule hands-on projects. (link inside) - profmom 9:28 Jul 1 (0)
• What about the Hands & Hearts history kits along with resource books? (M) - Mel 7:12 Jul 1 (0)
• Have you looked at Konos History of the World? nt - Julie in MN 8:51 Jun 30 (0)

Sarahas4 about Happy Phonics - Missy 8:22 Jun 30 (1)

• Re: Sarahas4 about Happy Phonics - Sarahas4 9:00 Jun 30 (0)

Cross post from Gen. Board. I want lots of input. "What do you do when everyone in your family wants a different focus for hsing?" - RT 7:32 Jun 30 (5)

• I don't see why you can't all have what you want. - AngieW in Texas 8:27 Jul 1 (0)
• Aren't you confusing skills and focus? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:19 Jun 30 (0)
• I would listen to dh... - WendyWords 10:46 Jun 30 (0)
• Well, I'll tell you how I would handle it . . . - Luann in ID 8:23 Jun 30 (1)
  • That's how it works here, too. . . - Holly S/NC 13:26 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone use Apologia Elementary Astronomy with a 7th grader? - Adrianne in IL 7:05 Jun 30 (3)

• Just finishing it with a 7th grader. m - Bula Mama 14:41 Jun 30 (0)
• We used Apologia Elementary Astronomy with my 5th grader. You'd likely want to bulk it up. - Kristine out of lurking 10:53 Jun 30 (0)
• I think you could - but would need to supplement - maybe with How the Universe Works or something along those lines........... - Christy in CO 9:02 Jun 30 (0)

For the person asking for ABeCeDarian reading program website, - Claire 6:27 Jun 30 (1)

• Thank you, Claire....(questions to those who have used this) - Michele in NC 8:35 Jun 30 (0)

Mom2abcd re: your question about R&S Spelling and cursive (m) - Peggy in Va 6:09 Jun 30 (1)

• Thanks, Peggy. - mom2abcd 6:24 Jun 30 (0)

Our Brock Magicscope has arrived ... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:06 Jun 30 (14)

• Just about to buy a microscope. Do you think this one is better than Sonlights?? nt - Praisefor3 15:29 Jun 30 (2)
  • I have both - Jean in Wisc. 16:38 Jun 30 (1)
    • Thank you! That was very helpful. I do have a highschooler so I think I will stick to the Sonlight. We are about to start Biology experiements. nt - Praisefor3 21:31 Jun 30 (0)
• We just bought a package of slides and covers from the local teacher store...(m) - Nancy in MI 14:35 Jun 30 (0)
• Ours came yesterday! Isn't it great! nm - EchoMom 11:31 Jun 30 (0)
• We have a new one here too! Love it, love it. (m) - Tammyla 6:23 Jun 30 (0)
• It's best to have slides and cover slips to view water drops - Laura R (FL) 6:17 Jun 30 (7)
  • A couple of questions..... - AleeG 7:02 Jun 30 (6)
    • Thanks everybody! nt - AleeG 9:05 Jun 30 (0)
    • Just purchased some concave/concavity slides from HomeTrainingTools (sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 9:00 Jun 30 (0)
    • I believe most of us here bought package 3. nt - Jeanne in MN 8:32 Jun 30 (2)
      • I bought package 3 also. nm - EchoMom 11:32 Jun 30 (0)
      • Yes, I bought package 3. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 9:01 Jun 30 (0)
    • For general use, just ordinary flat slides plus coverslips will do - Laura in China 7:45 Jun 30 (0)

To Rachel...HTTA Time Travelers - Lorri 5:44 Jun 30 (7)

• Please do not post about this again... my lessons are done and my budget can't handle it. LOL! nt - Gigi 14:01 Jun 30 (0)
• BTW, there are about 350 pages if it would be printed out - mom2abcd 10:30 Jun 30 (0)
• I just got this... - mom2abcd 6:50 Jun 30 (4)
  • Thanks a lot, Lorri! sm - Rachel from Spore 5:32 Jul 2 (0)
  • Amy helped me out... - mom2abcd 10:23 Jun 30 (0)
  • I have it! - Katrina 7:52 Jun 30 (1)
    • Re: I have it! - Mamakarla 13:09 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone have a coupon code for Mindware? nt - Amy in OH 5:37 Jun 30 (0)

Wordly Wise or Calvert's Spelling/Vocab. CD for my 7th grader?..... - Angela in GA 5:33 Jun 30 (3)

• If I had it to do over again... (m) - Sharon in SC 6:41 Jun 30 (2)
  • I've never used WW - but my dd used Calvert Spelling/Voc. CD 5th grade last year........ - Christy in CO 9:03 Jun 30 (1)
    • Yes, my feeling is... (m) - Sharon in SC 10:05 Jun 30 (0)

What are your favorite music CD's for young boys? (M) - one_l_michele 5:04 Jun 30 (11)

• We like musicals around here (m) - Annie in CO 21:50 Jul 1 (0)
• John Lithgow's CDs are absolutely wonderful. nt - Dana in NC 18:24 Jun 30 (0)
• I reallly like bebop your best and anything by Dan Zanes - veracity 12:57 Jun 30 (0)
• What about Music Machine - anyone remember that one? It is now on CD (m) - mel 8:08 Jun 30 (0)
• We love a lot of world music from Putumayo, as well as Classical Kids CDs. (nt) - Wendi 8:02 Jun 30 (0)
• Beethoven's Wig is a hit here, too. Mine also loved Trout Fishing in America and soundtracks from favorite plays and movies. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 6:44 Jun 30 (0)
• I second Judy Rogers, also Steve Green's Hide 'Em In Your Heart 2 volume CDs. And, The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benj. Britten, and Peter & the Wolf........nt - DianeJM 6:15 Jun 30 (0)
• Well "Beethoven's Wig...it's really BIG! (around here!) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 6:12 Jun 30 (0)
• Putumayo Kids; Philadelphia Chickens nt - Andrea in MA 5:31 Jun 30 (0)
• If you are a Christian: Judy Rogers' Pilgrim's Praise, Go to the Ant, Why Can't I See God ... - Debbie in Plano 5:29 Jun 30 (0)
• Burl Ives has some good ones. I've got A Twinkle in Your Eye. nt - Padmé 5:22 Jun 30 (0)

Kingfisher History, Science and other books on sale! - Kris in TN 4:11 Jun 30 (2)

• figures - I just purchased a KHE somewhere else. nt - BMC 7:17 Jun 30 (0)
• Hey thanks, I'm headed off to look! nt - Dawn 4:46 Jun 30 (0)

Is there anything similar to TOG but more secular? m - Ann in WA 22:08 Jun 29 (7)

• thanks! I have not seen the History Odyssey and it looks promising...m - Ann in WA 10:43 Jun 30 (2)
  • They do have American History - Jen in Boston 11:29 Jun 30 (0)
  • I think it is new(er) and not all the levels are completed, so (m) - Michele in MN 11:13 Jun 30 (0)
• I asked exactly this same question about a month ago...! - Nicole 7:22 Jun 30 (0)
• How about History Odyssey ? nt - Jen in Boston 3:48 Jun 30 (0)
• Sonlight is doable by secular homeschoolers - Laura in China 23:05 Jun 29 (1)
  • There are lots of secular SL users on the yahoo group in the post above. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:23 Jun 30 (0)

SOTW book and AG for $28.59 total at buy.com... - Jeanne in MN 21:47 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone used the Passport 2 Purity program from Family Life? - KateW 21:26 Jun 29 (13)

• Dh started this last year with ds and he loves it. They went away for a weekend and had a great time. Ds can't wait to do it again. Good stuff! (nt) - Nancy in MI 14:39 Jun 30 (0)
• The targeted age level is 11-15. One thing we did (m) - Sharon in SC 7:41 Jun 30 (1)
  • I met a lady staying at a hotel w/ her dd over the weekend using this. nt - WendyWords 8:14 Jun 30 (0)
• Some answers... - mom2abcd 7:16 Jun 30 (2)
  • I'm interested in a tape set.... - Jacklyn 10:51 Jun 30 (1)
    • Jacklyn, can you email me? Link inside... - mom2abcd 11:02 Jun 30 (0)
• With what age child did you (or will you) use this? nt - KateW 6:29 Jun 30 (0)
• I'll be using it with our oldest in 2 weeks! nt - Bula Mama 0:16 Jun 30 (2)
  • Re: I'll be using it with our oldest in 2 weeks! nt - KateW 6:22 Jun 30 (1)
    • She'll be turning 13 at the end of the month. - Bula Mama 14:55 Jun 30 (0)
• Recently bought it. - Kristine out of lurking 22:41 Jun 29 (0)
• Yes and we HIGHLY recommend it!!! - mom2abcd 22:20 Jun 29 (1)
  • Ditto, Ditto, Ditto!! (m) - Sharon in SC 4:18 Jun 30 (0)

Any comments on Mapping the World by Heart nt - SA Canada 21:21 Jun 29 (1)

• oops sorry, my computer was acting up and I didn't realize my other post actually worked nt - SA Canada 21:23 Jun 29 (0)

Sonlight question: How many hours a day will it take to do Core 3 Adv Readers and Sonlight LA,, both for my dd and me? Sonlight PreK - how long will that take? I'm wondering if I'm being too ambitious with my plans for other subjects. TIA! nt - OKCyndi 21:08 Jun 29 (2)

• I don't remember exactly for Core 3 but... - Bula Mama 0:21 Jun 30 (0)
• SL PK can be done in about 1/2 an hour per day or so. nt - buttahfly8 23:52 Jun 29 (0)

Last question tonight... promise! Where is my Rainbow Resource???? - Dianne-TX 21:03 Jun 29 (7)

• Received mine last week. nt - PattyNJ 11:21 Jul 1 (0)
• Y'all got me so curious about RR, I had to order a catalogue! - Lisa in Tx 17:06 Jun 30 (0)
• Ordered mine Sunday night - received it on Thursday! Very fast! nt. - Denise in NE 14:53 Jun 30 (0)
• mine came beforre all the rain - so that was only last week.... my carrier didn't even bother to try and stuff it in the mailbox so thank heaven it wasn't raining! nt - BMC 7:18 Jun 30 (0)
• I'd check with RR. Mine took less than a week from ordering to my door! nt - profmom 6:27 Jun 30 (0)
• It must be hanging out with mine! We've had a different mail carrier the last few weeks and I am beginning to get suspect foul play. nt. - Brenda in Fl 23:35 Jun 29 (0)
• I just got mine about 1-2 weeks ago. Hang in there! nt - AmyCC 22:05 Jun 29 (0)

Growing Kids God's Way... anyone familiar and could tell me more? - Dianne-TX 20:35 Jun 29 (19)

• Here's the link... - Jean in IN 4:35 Jun 30 (4)
  • Re: Here's the link... - profmom 6:23 Jun 30 (3)
    • I ditto this too..... - Holly IN 18:17 Jul 1 (0)
    • Their routines for babies were not flexible in the editions I read. (m) - Bryan (a mom) 9:45 Jul 1 (0)
    • I agree. We have also used their materials and found them helpful. nt - KIN 6:33 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Growing Kids God's Way... anyone familiar and could tell me more? - kate in seattle 2:49 Jun 30 (0)
• Here are some links: - Ellie 21:29 Jun 29 (0)
• Sorry! I had no idea what this was... please ignore - Dianne-TX 20:57 Jun 29 (4)
  • No apologies necessary, imho. That's what "friends" are for - to bounce things off of... nt - Sharon in SC 4:21 Jun 30 (1)
    • Agree. Just wanted to give a warning that it might be controversial. nt - WendyWords 10:08 Jun 30 (0)
  • Why did someone recommend this to you... - WendyWords 21:01 Jun 29 (1)
    • Re: Why did someone recommend this to you... - Dianne-TX 21:09 Jun 29 (0)
• It is quite controversial.... - mom4sons 20:51 Jun 29 (5)
  • Re: It is quite controversial.... - Dianne-TX 20:59 Jun 29 (4)
    • Say Goodbye to Whining and Complaining..website - KateW 21:25 Jun 29 (3)
      • I'll add my plug for this book and say it's the single best parenting book I've read (among dozens of others!). nt - Kristine out of lurking 6:30 Jun 30 (0)
      • Just got this book at our convention and really like it...more - PameLA in VA 5:13 Jun 30 (0)
      • I agree with the above posters... very good parenting information at biblicalparenting.org (nt) - Christa 22:04 Jun 29 (0)
• Oh, you may be opening a can of worms... - WendyWords 20:37 Jun 29 (0)

TOG for K? - Dianne-TX 20:32 Jun 29 (3)

• I consider myself a veteran on this- NOTHING EXPENSIVE FOR K. - prov31Sandra 16:22 Jun 30 (0)
• I think it is only worth it for K, if you KNOW you want to use it all later.... - WTMindy 6:48 Jun 30 (0)
• Personally, I think it's way more than you need for K... - Laura in CT 5:31 Jun 30 (0)

Tracy- who anwered my Handwriting question below- more questions - Missy 20:25 Jun 29 (1)

• Re: Tracy- who anwered my Handwriting question below- more questions - Tracy 18:15 Jun 30 (0)

Rae- I answered your Diana Waring questions down below nt - Missy 20:18 Jun 29 (1)

• Missy, thank you so much...(m) - Rae 3:49 Jun 30 (0)

Megawords or Reading reflex?????Questions on sounding out bigger words? - Jen210 20:02 Jun 29 (7)

• I would do Rewards Intermediate with him rather than Megawords...... - Claire 6:30 Jun 30 (0)
• Phonics for Reading is inexpensive and works on multisyllable words in every lesson ... - AngieW in Texas 6:28 Jun 30 (0)
• Thank you all so much for your quick suggestions. NT - Jen210 5:42 Jun 30 (0)
• Reading Reflex does have a section on word attack....m - Julieofsardis 21:47 Jun 29 (0)
• Personally, I wouldn't use Megawords for this age... - WendyWords 20:18 Jun 29 (2)
  • Yes, Megawords is really for grade 4 and up, and is really for spelling syllibacation. (nt) - Lori D. 9:32 Jun 30 (0)
  • Another idea... - WendyWords 20:21 Jun 29 (0)

Another question about R&S math vs Horizons. - Which one do you think requires less instruction (looking at 4th/5th grades)? (m) - beccasboys 19:45 Jun 29 (3)

• from Progressing in Arithmetic and up, the math texts are pretty self instructional... - Ellie 21:30 Jun 29 (2)
  • Thank you for the info! That does help. :) nt - beccasboys 19:57 Jun 30 (1)
    • YW :-) nt - Ellie 20:48 Jul 1 (0)

math-u-see/singapore math - mandy 18:02 Jun 29 (5)

• One way to keep it simple is to use MUS as your main program and. . . - Pegasus 20:15 Jun 29 (0)
• Here's what we do - Julie in MN 20:09 Jun 29 (0)
• I've talked to a few friends who are doing this... - Donna T. 19:46 Jun 29 (0)
• I plan to do this (m) - EKS 18:43 Jun 29 (1)
  • Re: I plan to do this (m) - mandyd 5:19 Jun 30 (0)

What does it mean when someone on this board says "a rising 5th grader"? Does it mean they are going to be going into 5th grade? nt - Nanci in WA 17:57 Jun 29 (1)

• yes. nt - BMC 18:08 Jun 29 (0)

WRTR? - Des 17:57 Jun 29 (7)

• Thanks so much ladies, the library didn't have it, but I think our local bookstore does, will check it out this evening nt - Des 7:35 Jun 30 (0)
• Many libraries have WRTR. Check it out free and (m) - Tammyla 6:42 Jun 30 (0)
• I say try to get WRTR from the library and check it out first. - Jen in Boston 19:57 Jun 29 (1)
  • I checked out WRTR also before getting SWR [m] - Peek a Boo 22:23 Jun 29 (0)
• I say stick with the original :-)... - Ellie 19:38 Jun 29 (0)
• Yes, SWR is based off of WRTR... - Christa 19:29 Jun 29 (0)
• It's the program that SWR is based on. - Kristine out of lurking 19:28 Jun 29 (0)

HTT or HTTA timeline figures? - Heather in MI 17:18 Jun 29 (6)

• I would think you could shrink to fit the HTT figures to fit m> - BMC 18:22 Jun 29 (5)
  • why do you like HTTA figures better? nt - Heather in MI 18:26 Jun 29 (4)
    • hummmm... well ........ actually I let DD choose and she liked them better > - BMC 7:54 Jun 30 (3)
      • BMC, where did you end up purchasing yours? (nt) - Marie 19:17 Jul 1 (1)
        • I found mine used on the WTM Sale board. nt - BMC 12:15 Jul 2 (0)
      • I have both these programs and I end up using HTTA timeline figures more often..... - Christy in CO 9:11 Jun 30 (0)

Daily Grams - what level? (m) - Sharon in SC 17:09 Jun 29 (5)

• Thank you, ladies!!! nt - Sharon in SC 10:07 Jun 30 (0)
• Here you go...................... - Christy in CO 9:22 Jun 30 (0)
• good luck finding an answer - I've been asking for days about this program :0) (more) - Mel 8:16 Jun 30 (0)
• PLEASE, someone tell me what level I should consider for this child....PRETTY PLEASE? :-P nt - Sharon in SC 4:22 Jun 30 (1)
  • I did just notice that the Jr/Sr High book is CR 1987. The 7th grade book is CR 2003. nt - Sharon in SC 4:53 Jun 30 (0)

Am I imagining it, or did someone recently post a link for lessons plans to use w/ Drawing w/ Children? m - Barbie'sPal 17:07 Jun 29 (3)

• Here it is! (link only) - Kay in Cal 17:26 Jun 29 (2)
  • This is a great site! nt - MAry in Ga 6:33 Jun 30 (0)
  • thanks, Kay in Cal! Great! nt - Barbie'sPal 22:16 Jun 29 (0)

Is only year one of Elementary Greek available? Are the others coming soon? - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:02 Jun 29 (2)

• Year 2 will be on the website in the next day or two, and ready to ship early next week... - abbeyej 18:28 Jun 29 (1)
  • thanks - nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 17:05 Jun 30 (0)

Can Horizon Math be secular even though it's published by Alpha Omega? Thanks so much for your input. nt - Lyn 16:55 Jun 29 (3)

• Thanks so much for responding:) You guys are so generous with your time and know how. nm - Lyn 18:46 Jun 29 (0)
• There are a few Christian references, but I think most people could work around them... - abbeyej 18:35 Jun 29 (0)
• We've used it for 4 yrs now...if there are any religious overtones, I haven't noticed. No outright wordage, possibly a picture of a cross or Bible, but nothing that should sway you not to use the program. We've been very happy with it. (nt) - MM in MN 17:42 Jun 29 (0)

Mapping the World by Heart? Anyone use this? nt - SA Canada 15:30 Jun 29 (0)

Mapping the World by Heart? Anyone use this? nt - SA Canada 15:30 Jun 29 (0)

I was given "Understanding Writing". Has anyone used this? How does this sound for writing for 5th and 6th gr? - RT 15:18 Jun 29 (9)

• I really like it... - GVA 18:09 Jun 29 (2)
  • Thanks. I really like CW but can't afford the SW and IG's... - RT 5:07 Jun 30 (1)
    • Yes, definitely start at the beginning... - GVA 8:49 Jun 30 (0)
• We are starting this in the fall. From what I've read it seems great, especially m - Nanci in WA 16:24 Jun 29 (4)
  • TY. I will read more - RT 5:01 Jun 30 (2)
    • She recommends Rod & Staff's Handbook of Grammar as a reference. - Nanci in WA 9:02 Jun 30 (0)
    • Oh and I remember reading about the teacher's attitude toward writing but it addresses children's attitudes too? Now I'm really excited! TY nt - RT 5:11 Jun 30 (0)
  • Forgot to add that you really don't need a separate grammar program with this so this helps to streamline things. nt - Nanci in WA 16:25 Jun 29 (0)
• Oops. Sorry. ntnt - RT 15:19 Jun 29 (0)

I was given "Understanding Writing". Has anyone used this? How does this sound for writing for 5th and 6th gr? - RT 15:18 Jun 29 (0)

I was given "Understanding Writing". Has anyone used this? How does this sound for writing for 5th and 6th gr? - RT 15:18 Jun 29 (0)

Need ideas for a children's craft class... - saved1112 15:05 Jun 29 (3)

• I've done a project that has worked well for all ages... - Heidi in CA 20:20 Jun 30 (0)
• A great book... - Yvette in CA 22:35 Jun 29 (0)
• How about Sculpey modeling? nt - Nanci in WA 16:28 Jun 29 (0)

Perspectives needed: Where does ancient Egypt fit in and in what proportion does the study of ancient Egypt fit into a classical education? more - Delbra 15:01 Jun 29 (9)

• Currently in ch 6 of TWTM--my thoughts (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:50 Jul 2 (0)
• My reasons for studying Egypt... - Katrina 8:49 Jun 30 (0)
• Egypt's economy has recently been re-evaluated - moira 21:47 Jun 29 (0)
• Well... - Carol in Cal. 17:36 Jun 29 (2)
  • ITA with everything you listed as reasons ancient Egypt is fascinating; however, - Delbra 19:24 Jun 29 (1)
    • Studying ancient Egypt and the ancient Middle East is helpful for... - Lori D. 9:50 Jun 30 (0)
• Well, I'm with you on this one... - CED 17:28 Jun 29 (2)
  • Re: Well, I'm with you on this one... - Delbra 19:07 Jun 29 (1)
    • No book in mind... - CED 19:42 Jun 29 (0)

What is the best resource to teach writing? - Jill 14:37 Jun 29 (0)

Would like suggestions on a reading curriculum (m) - Niffercoo 14:21 Jun 29 (7)

• Have you looked at (m) - Tammyla 6:39 Jun 30 (0)
• Teaching the Classics - WendyWords 17:41 Jun 29 (5)
  • Using BJU now and may gradually move into TTC...more - PameLA in VA 5:28 Jun 30 (0)
  • I think I'm going to need something with a little more hand-holding! nt - Niffercoo 20:44 Jun 29 (3)
    • Why do you think that? (m) - WendyWords 20:54 Jun 29 (2)
      • It's mostly the time I would have to spend learning how to implement it! - Niffercoo 21:09 Jun 29 (1)
        • Awww, I so understand! (m) - WendyWords 21:21 Jun 29 (0)

SWR....could someone help me implement this with my 10yo? - Jenileigh 14:05 Jun 29 (9)

• So for pre K and a 10yo I need the Sanseri seminar and the Brittas video? - Jenileigh 11:29 Jul 2 (0)
• Brittas has more pre-school ideas and - Jen in Boston 3:44 Jun 30 (3)
  • Jen, have you gone to the seminar at all? - mom2abcd 7:53 Jun 30 (2)
    • I did go to the seminar - Jen in Boston 11:20 Jun 30 (1)
      • Thanks, Jen. That's a HUGE help! - mom2abcd 16:41 Jun 30 (0)
• A guide and a video!! (m) - OhElizabeth 14:10 Jun 29 (3)
  • Would Britta's vdeo be more help than the one of Sanseri - mom2abcd 15:22 Jun 29 (2)
    • I have both... - OhElizabeth 22:57 Jun 29 (1)
      • Thanks, OhElizabeth. $25 or $100 plus... - mom2abcd 7:37 Jun 30 (0)

Does Timberdoodle ever have sale coupons or free shipping?nt - mommy24 13:55 Jun 29 (3)

• no sale coupons but they do have offers which currently the offer is place an order and you get a free book...free book is Created for Work....nt - Holly IN 18:18 Jul 1 (0)
• Yes, once a year they offer free shipping with a $100 order. I'm not sure when, though. Maybe August? You also.... - Donna A. 19:12 Jun 29 (0)
• I've never seen one. They do have their Swan Song section and load it up with goodies mid-winter. nt - OhElizabeth 13:58 Jun 29 (0)

How does this K "schedule" look? thanks - saved1112 13:53 Jun 29 (1)

• At quick glance, I think it sounds fine! tn - happymainemom 16:37 Jun 29 (0)

How does our 6th grade schedule look? thanks - saved1112 13:51 Jun 29 (3)

• Looks great to me, especially since we're using some of the same materials... - Greta Lea:) 14:50 Jun 29 (1)
  • We are using alot of the same. Interesting about the drums. My ds is same w/ swimming. nt - saved1112 14:57 Jun 29 (0)
• Looks good to me! (m) - Mel 14:50 Jun 29 (0)

We got back our IOWA test scores & dd's reading comprehension needs improvement...need some help (m) - Teresa in TX 13:41 Jun 29 (25)

• I would work on teaching her to test, using a test prep. together. (m) - Tammyla 6:30 Jun 30 (0)
• How many of the problems did she attempt? Did she actually finish the - frogpond1 22:07 Jun 29 (0)
• The most common cause of reading comprehension problems is poor working memory - Laurie4b 18:26 Jun 29 (2)
  • this sounds like something that would help us... - Christa 22:14 Jun 29 (1)
    • Don't know about "work-around" strategies, but - Claire 20:08 Jun 30 (0)
• The McCall Crabbs tests worked great at increasing my daughter's reading comp. score this year. (more) - katie4 16:11 Jun 29 (0)
• Reading comprehension is tricky because - Claire 15:59 Jun 29 (4)
  • Found it at Rainbow Resource and will try to link it. - Claire 20:06 Jun 30 (1)
    • These are the EPS books I was referring to below. EPS has samples to download. nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 4:53 Jul 1 (0)
  • Claire, I'd like to know the titles too. My ds needs something like this! Thanks! nt - Christi/NC 20:45 Jun 29 (0)
  • Claire, I would be interested in the Rainbow Resource books... - WendyWords 17:37 Jun 29 (0)
• Two things I could think of.... - Christy in Co 15:58 Jun 29 (2)
  • Whoa - sorry for the triple post! nt - Christy in CO 15:59 Jun 29 (1)
    • Does that mean you had 6 ideas? :-) nt - WTMindy 16:41 Jun 29 (0)
• Two things I could think of.... - Christy in CO 15:57 Jun 29 (0)
• Two things I could think of.... - Christy in CO 15:57 Jun 29 (0)
• BTW, I forgot to mention. She is 11, just finished 5th grade nt - Teresa in TX 15:36 Jun 29 (0)
• BTW, I forgot to mention. She is 11, just finished 5th grade nt - Teresa in TX 15:33 Jun 29 (0)
• Suggestions - KPzz 14:35 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks for this great advice...ds 9 tested for the first time ever this year and also had lower reading comprehension scores BUT... - PameLA in VA 6:18 Jun 30 (0)
• Have you considered doing a good review of phonics with her? (m) - OhElizabeth 14:13 Jun 29 (2)
  • About her spelling, etc (m) - Teresa in TX 15:46 Jun 29 (1)
    • Since spelling and reading scores are good, - Claire 16:01 Jun 29 (0)
• EPS has some reading comprehension books... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 13:50 Jun 29 (1)
  • A veteran homeschooler/bookstore owner told me... - Karen K. in Texas 17:46 Jun 29 (0)

I'm looking for a good overall grammar review for next year...(Daily Gramms, Easy grammar?) (m) - Sharon in SC 13:40 Jun 29 (8)

• Easy Grammar is the primary source of instruction; Daily Grams is just review... - Ellie 15:13 Jun 29 (6)
  • Would the fact that dd has done R&S (very thorough grammar instruction) for the last 3 years change your recommendation? TIA! nt - Sharon in SC 15:20 Jun 29 (4)
    • If she's been doing R&S for 3 years, I doubt that you need to worry about it at all :-) nt - Ellie 16:14 Jun 29 (3)
      • But yes, Daily Grams would be fine. nt - Ellie 16:15 Jun 29 (2)
        • Thanks, Ellie. nt - Sharon in SC 17:01 Jun 29 (1)
          • YW :-) nt - Ellie 17:03 Jun 29 (0)
  • Would the fact that dd has done R&S (very thorough grammar instruction) for the last 3 years change your recommendation? TIA! nt - Sharon in SC 15:20 Jun 29 (0)
• I hear Daily Grams is great for an overall review & can be done independently (m) - Mel 14:53 Jun 29 (0)

My 2nd graders eval....weak in writing....what to do? - Lisa in WV 13:10 Jun 29 (10)

• My ds hasn't gotten to that point either - hpymomof3 18:06 Jun 29 (0)
• Thank ya'll so much! I'm going to implement some of the ideas given here... - Lisa in WV 17:33 Jun 29 (0)
• This creative writing is where Classical will differ - frogpond1 15:18 Jun 29 (0)
• I guess it depends on what's preventing her from writing that much... - abbeyej 14:21 Jun 29 (0)
• Well, I agree with Lisa. - Kristine out of lurking 13:55 Jun 29 (1)
  • I should have added that ps gets kids to write very early, no matter what the spelling/content/format. This does not seem to be consistent with the goals of most hsers, however. nt - Kristine out of lurking 14:01 Jun 29 (0)
• Have you been doing narrations? You might get SWB's tape "Writing without Fear"... - OhElizabeth 13:48 Jun 29 (0)
• I don't agree with the evaluator either. - lolly 13:43 Jun 29 (0)
• I'm not sure I agree w/your evaluator (m) - LisaNY 13:33 Jun 29 (1)
  • I agree - my going on to 3rd grader would not be able to write that - Cheller 13:39 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone here used VP Phonics Museum? - SusanRH 12:51 Jun 29 (1)

• I use it for K and 1st (m) - *anj* 21:48 Jul 1 (0)

What ages is A Child's Geography for? And is this a year program, or a supplement? TIA (nt) - Niffercoo 12:28 Jun 29 (8)

• Does ACG use Hillyer's book or is it just based on that style of writing...I went to the website, but was a little confused. nt - PameLA in VA 6:30 Jun 30 (0)
• I'm not sure... - WendyWords 13:18 Jun 29 (4)
  • Are you using it for a year-long study of geography, or as an extra? nt - Niffercoo 14:21 Jun 29 (3)
    • Also... - WendyWords 17:54 Jun 29 (1)
      • Thanks so much, Wendy! I like this idea! :) nt - Niffercoo 20:41 Jun 29 (0)
    • I am combining it with Apologia Astronomy... - WendyWords 17:48 Jun 29 (0)
• I saw a reference to A Child's Geography in an earlier post and can't find it on amazon. Link anyone? (nt) - Nicole 13:07 Jun 29 (1)
  • Link - WendyWords 13:16 Jun 29 (0)

I just ordered Language Lessons for the Very Young... - Donna T. 12:27 Jun 29 (1)

• Let us know what you think. It's consumable, right? - mom2abcd 19:52 Jun 29 (0)

Has Winter Promise changed its science curriculum? - Betsy in IN 12:25 Jun 29 (4)

• They've added Earth Science for K-3/3-6 this year (nt) - Nanci 21:19 Jun 29 (1)
  • This one is to be added to their history programs, while the Animal Worlds program is their complete program for K-2nd. nt - profmom 6:45 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Has Winter Promise changed its science curriculum? - Susan W 14:22 Jun 29 (1)
  • Yes! Thanks you. :) nt. - Betsy in IN 8:42 Jun 30 (0)

For users of God and the History of Art. How do you organize/keep the art postcards? nt - Nanci in WA 12:14 Jun 29 (1)

• Ours are in a ziploc, but a 4x6 photo album would also work (nt) - Julie in MN 18:28 Jun 29 (0)

If anyone wants an inexpensive excellent intro drawing book... - Nanci in WA 12:08 Jun 29 (3)

• Thanks for the suggestion. - Rhonda in TX 13:55 Jun 29 (0)
• Yes, great book. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad is based on this book. (nt) - VH in MN 13:08 Jun 29 (0)
• Here's the link - Nanci in WA 12:16 Jun 29 (0)

Need ideas for adding Latin class to co-op.... - Lisa in NJ 11:50 Jun 29 (1)

• I *always* vote "Latin Primer I" - KPzz 14:38 Jun 29 (0)

For Artistic Pursuits K-3 could I use watercolor pencils instead of watercolor crayons? Or is that a big NO-NO? - Nancy in Oh 11:45 Jun 29 (2)

• Re: For Artistic Pursuits K-3 could I use watercolor pencils instead of watercolor crayons? Or is that a big NO-NO? - KateW 21:36 Jun 29 (0)
• My book is on the way... - WendyWords 17:57 Jun 29 (0)

Where can I find watercolor crayons? - Nancy in Oh 11:42 Jun 29 (16)

• I found watercoloring pencils at Walmart in the art section. They work great! - Kelly on the Prairie 5:42 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Where can I find watercolor crayons? - sarah in VA 5:09 Jun 30 (1)
  • Really? I was just there yesterday? What brand? Were they with the art supplies? - Nancy in Oh 5:14 Jun 30 (0)
• www.craftsetc.com offers a 12 crayon set for 13.79. HTH! nt - ElaineJ 23:38 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Where can I find watercolor crayons? - KateW 21:43 Jun 29 (0)
• Too bad you don't have a local art supply store... - WendyWords 18:01 Jun 29 (0)
• I believe United Art and Education carry them. nt - Dixie 13:24 Jun 29 (0)
• I'm trying to find those, too. Has anyone checked Michael's? (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 12:37 Jun 29 (1)
  • I just called there and the don't seem to carry them either . . (nt) - Nancy in Oh 13:09 Jun 29 (0)
• Are you saving money? Would it save me much to buy it myself? Is the kit that much more expensive? TIA! nt - KIN 12:32 Jun 29 (2)
  • I'll let you know when I'm done finding all the supplies - Nancy in Oh 12:46 Jun 29 (1)
    • Well, I'm 30-45 minutes from a town, would be taking a 6, 4, and 2 yo with me... - KIN 12:50 Jun 29 (0)
• I bought mine at Hobby Lobby I think. - Gigi 12:16 Jun 29 (1)
  • The closest one to me is 20 minutes and so I called and sales checked and couldn't find any :-( nt - Nancy in Oh 13:10 Jun 29 (0)
• I purchased watercolor crayons and most of the other supplies for Artistic Pursuits K-3 from DickBlick.com nt - Janet in MA 11:51 Jun 29 (1)
  • They have them, but that's all I need and shipping is 8$. I may end up buying them though, so I quit thinking about it! nt - Nancy in Oh 13:11 Jun 29 (0)

K "schedule", what do ya think? Thanks nt - saved1112 11:29 Jun 29 (1)

• ignore nt - saved1112 13:49 Jun 29 (0)

6th grade schedule, what do ya think? Thanks nt - saved1112 11:05 Jun 29 (1)

• ignore nt - saved1112 13:49 Jun 29 (0)

HELP.Does anyone know how you hang chalkboard/whiteboard panel (from Lowes) on a wall? Thanks nt - cannefamily 10:38 Jun 29 (5)

• My dh used some type of caulk and then bordered it w/molding...looks great!!..nt - smicketysmock 14:29 Jun 29 (0)
• My husband used mirror holders (4 of them) and it worked fine. He didn't worry about studs since it wasn't too heavy. Works great!!nt. - girlymama 11:26 Jun 29 (0)
• My husband screwed ours to the wall, but you could make a frame for it, and hang it like a picture (make sure to hit studs!!) - nt - StaceyinLA 10:41 Jun 29 (2)
  • Thanks, I was worried that nailing into it or screwing into it would crack it. Is there a special way to do it. I dont want to take the time to build a frame (we're not handy;-))nt - cannefamily 11:05 Jun 29 (1)
    • predrill the holes... that should keep it from cracking or splitting.. nt - kaylk in tx 12:33 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone in the Tampa area know of a curriculum store that you can look at the books??....TIA!....nt - Cinthya 10:19 Jun 29 (2)

• Here's one in Tampa!!! - Sue in St Pete 16:28 Jul 1 (0)
• About the closest I know of is in Orlando - Sue in St Pete 18:04 Jun 29 (0)

Saxon Math revision: Do I need the revised 65 and 76, or are the hardcover editions just as good?......m - DianeJM 10:17 Jun 29 (6)

• Okay thenl, I'm going to just use what I have. Yee-ha! Thanks everyone........nt - DianeJM 19:14 Jun 29 (0)
• I'm sure there was a reason for the revisions, but a heckalotta people happily used the un-revised. nt - Ellie 10:18 Jun 29 (4)
  • Right. I'm wondering what the big difference is. Saving the $ looks pretty attractive...nt - DianeJM 10:27 Jun 29 (3)
    • According to Stephen Hake, the man that did the revisions, there is less review in the newer HS version than the older. NT - Becki in IN 11:48 Jun 29 (2)
      • She needs more review rather than less, so I'll stick w/the old ones. Thanks..nt - DianeJM 19:15 Jun 29 (0)
      • Steve Hake is the co-author of Math 54 thru, um, at least 76, maybe 87... - Ellie 12:22 Jun 29 (0)

Happy Phonics ????s - EchoMom 9:42 Jun 29 (7)

• I have a brand new Happy Phonics that I'm looking to sell- if you are interested. nt - Sarahas4 11:23 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks, Sara! I just found some sites and books on phonics file folder games, so I think I'll try to take that route. nm - EchoMom 11:40 Jun 30 (0)
• We love Happy Phonics! - Donna T. 11:02 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Happy Phonics ????s - Summer 10:48 Jun 29 (0)
• I don't know about that program, but have you thought of - Claire 9:44 Jun 29 (2)
  • Yes, I have all of them. He loved the Letter Factory (that's how he learned his letter sounds), but he has no interest in the others. I'm looking for something in "game" form that his big sister might be able to play with him while I work with his big brother. Thanks, though! nm - EchoMom 11:59 Jun 29 (0)
  • I second the LeapFrog dvds! My kids learned SO much that I didn't even realize! nt - saved1112 10:08 Jun 29 (0)

History question: Who was the 1st king of Greece? Thanks nt - saved1112 9:27 Jun 29 (1)

• Otto of Bavaria - Tracy 10:08 Jun 29 (0)

Mavis Beacon moves a bit too quickly for my 10 yo ds. What typing program do you and your children enjoy? TIA! nt - Hillary in KS 9:26 Jun 29 (7)

• My 10 yo dd would agree!! She got moved up to "intermediate" within 3 days of starting. Then, a week later, Mavis is threatening to move her back to "beginner". Dd now wants to quit typing! :o( nt - Terrie in Germany 1:34 Jun 30 (1)
  • My 10 yo ds had the same frustrating experience - Maverick 17:02 Jun 30 (0)
• My 10 yo dd really enjoys Typing Instructor. nt - Nicole in CA 10:30 Jun 29 (0)
• Ds 10yrs old, has fun w/ Spongebob Squarepants Typing cdrom. I wanted to start w/ something that was fun for him and that wasn't like "another subject". nt - saved1112 10:10 Jun 29 (3)
  • Which Spongebob program do you use? There are 2-3 different kinds on Amazon. Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 13:08 Jun 29 (1)
    • We use the one w/ the blue background. I think the first one listed on amazon.com nt nt - saved1112 13:45 Jun 29 (0)
  • Another vote for Sponge Bob my ds age 12 has a blast with it - Karen in Maryland 12:07 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone used Saxon's program for remedial reading? - strider 9:18 Jun 29 (3)

• Re: Has anyone used Saxon's program for remedial reading? - Momof3 11:07 Jun 29 (0)
• How old are the children? - Claire 9:38 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks--more - strider 8:40 Jun 30 (0)

Here is a nice site with very easy to make colonial clothing and marbles..more - 5knights3maidens 9:17 Jun 29 (1)

• Oh, that's GREAT! Thanks so much. - mom2abcd 19:59 Jun 29 (0)

3rd grade geography recommendations? We did R&S last year. Thanks! :) nt - kimminy 9:12 Jun 29 (6)

• We are using Trail Guide- U.S. Geography to correspond with history for 3rd. nt - katie4 13:17 Jun 29 (0)
• Beautiful Feet Books has a nifty geography course. nt - Ellie 9:19 Jun 29 (3)
  • Though the BF geography is geared for grades 5-8. For 3rd grade you might enjoy.. - Lori D. 11:15 Jun 29 (2)
    • The author says 3rd through 7th. nt - Ellie 12:24 Jun 29 (1)
      • I was speaking out of our experience. Due to vocabulary and history references in the books and... - Lori D. 10:00 Jun 30 (0)
• A Child's Geography by Ann Voskamp is wonderful nt - Nissi 9:15 Jun 29 (0)

Chemistry co-op question-suggestions needed for grades 1-3 to do? TIA nt - Another Michelle 8:42 Jun 29 (0)

Poll: Opinions please! What is the easiest history-centered program to use during pregnancy? - Theresa 8:33 Jun 29 (9)

• Winter Promise!!! (nt) - Nanci 21:21 Jun 29 (0)
• hmm, perhaps SOTW on CD -m - Kathie in VA 11:12 Jun 29 (2)
  • I think SOTW on CD and activity book would be perfect. (m) - Kisa in CA 11:24 Jun 29 (1)
    • I like the SOTW on CD idea; I tend to gag when reading aloud ! How is MFW? - Theresa 12:22 Jun 29 (0)
• What about All Through the Ages by Christine Miller ? m - Nanci in WA 10:11 Jun 29 (0)
• Sonlight or Winter Promise - Tracy 10:09 Jun 29 (1)
  • Was going for Sonlight and now wonder if it will be too intense. Thanks for the suggestions! nm - Theresa 12:23 Jun 29 (0)
• I would just read historical fiction and have them - KC 8:45 Jun 29 (1)
  • In addition, you could... - saved1112 9:24 Jun 29 (0)

If you use IEW, do you still do copywork and/or dictation? nt - Christy in CO 8:08 Jun 29 (1)

• Yes, using the spelling words in SWR. nt - WendyWords 11:58 Jun 29 (0)

Paula - looked at Vocab Vine at a conf yesteday and it looked great. I have a question. - Praisefor3 7:52 Jun 29 (3)

• I would NOT call it labor intensive at all. It's excellent. - Nanci in WA 12:59 Jun 29 (0)
• I'll let others speak for me. e.g. Kris Price fm this board posted a review yesterday... - Paula H 10:27 Jun 29 (1)
  • Here's the info: - Praisefor3 11:36 Jun 29 (0)

What's a good History Encyclopedia for Youngers? (m) - Becky in IA 7:22 Jun 29 (1)

• You might try looking at some Dorling Kindersley or Usborne or Kingfisher... - Padmé 7:28 Jun 29 (0)

A Child's History of the World - LAC 7:07 Jun 29 (14)

• Using CHOW with an 8yo and we're both enjoying it! nt - Bula Mama 17:48 Jun 29 (0)
• Does CHOW cover any US history? If so, would it be worth getting just for the US history (which is all we are doing this year?) nt - Praisefor3 10:04 Jun 29 (1)
  • Re: Does CHOW cover any US history? If so, would it be worth getting just for the US history (which is all we are doing this year?) nt - aubin 10:11 Jun 29 (0)
• My kids preferred CHOW to SOTW (we used both) - k in TX 9:18 Jun 29 (0)
• I like CHOW... - Donna T. 8:56 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: A Child's History of the World - KFamily 7:59 Jun 29 (0)
• Personally, I think that SOTW is better written and more engaging. .nt - Carol in Cal. 7:43 Jun 29 (3)
  • More engaging? I'll give you that. But I found that CHOW is written in a much more eloquent style. Do you mean that the language is more accessible? (nt) - Hope in Canada 19:53 Jun 29 (2)
    • CHOW seems to 'talk down' to children and SOTW seems to talk across to them, to me. - Carol in Cal. 8:27 Jun 30 (1)
      • i dunno... my guys rolled their eyes at the "magic carpet" scenarios in SOTW - Peek a Boo 22:00 Jun 30 (0)
• My oldest read it straight through. My 13 yo did the workbook... - Padmé 7:17 Jun 29 (3)
  • Re: My oldest read it straight through. My 13 yo did the workbook... - BethinNH 8:11 Jun 29 (2)
    • When I purchased the extra workbook they did. I called them on the phone....... - Padmé 8:30 Jun 29 (1)
      • Re: When I purchased the extra workbook they did. I called them on the phone....... - BethinNH 12:01 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone familiar with VP's Omnibus? (grammar question) (m) - Sharon in SC 6:56 Jun 29 (6)

• Omnibus doesn't really have a grammar component... - Susan in SoCal 8:02 Jun 29 (5)
  • Thank you. Please tell, what (if any) composition is included. nt - Sharon in SC 8:45 Jun 29 (4)
    • Yikes, sorry. The board was sticking. nt - Susan in SoCal 16:07 Jun 29 (0)
    • Here's a sampling... - Susan in SoCal 16:05 Jun 29 (0)
    • Here's a sampling... - Susan in SoCal 15:57 Jun 29 (0)
    • Here's a sampling... - Susan in SoCal 15:57 Jun 29 (0)

Someone gave me English from the Roots Up. Now........ - happymainemom 6:50 Jun 29 (2)

• We intro a card/page a day then review the stack (m) - Tammyla 6:17 Jun 30 (0)
• We use it about 2x a week as a game during part of our morning "together time"... - Lori D. 11:08 Jun 29 (0)

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - a "how to" guide? - Sarah CB 6:40 Jun 29 (2)

• Here's what Brenda wrote... - mom2abcd 20:03 Jun 29 (0)
• I don't know about a "guide" - Hallie 6:59 Jun 29 (0)

I know several moms on this board have written (and are selling) their own curriculum m - Nanci in WA 6:37 Jun 29 (6)

• Lene used to visit here... Classical Writing. nt - mom2abcd 20:04 Jun 29 (0)
• Tamela Davis-Growing With Grammar - Angie in Springfield 9:56 Jun 29 (0)
• Sorry for the mistakes! I'm sure others are confused also nt - Nanci in WA 7:04 Jun 29 (1)
  • But you got my Vocabulary Vine right! nt - Paula H 9:58 Jun 29 (0)
• Actually Christine Gatchell ("christineg" on the board) is the author of Elementary Greek. :o) - abbeyej 6:42 Jun 29 (0)
• Ria's is My World Science. nt - Rachel in KY 6:40 Jun 29 (0)

More RightStart ?-I'm almost ready to start and I still can't decide if my daughter belongs in Level C or D. Help, please. m - samba 6:36 Jun 29 (4)

• I'll bite... - OhElizabeth 6:59 Jun 29 (3)
  • Thanks, OhElizabeth. A little more info...m - samba 7:21 Jun 29 (2)
    • Sounds like what you should do is... - OhElizabeth 14:08 Jun 29 (1)
      • Really, thanks again for your time and advice. I guess I was afraid of feeling like I'd wasted all last year if I took her through C now. But I understand what you're saying. Thanks. nt - samba 20:14 Jun 29 (0)

IEW with a 6th grader - can someone post what their typical day looks like with IEW in the logic stage? I know the concept, just trying to get an idea on the time needed and schedule. nt - Christy in CO 5:56 Jun 29 (2)

• Just adding time frame... - LCGal 6:48 Jun 29 (0)
• My dd is an advanced 4th and this is my schedule... - Janis in DE 6:32 Jun 29 (0)

LLATL? - Cleo Qc 5:54 Jun 29 (3)

• I really love LLATL for the younger grades but - SusanRH 12:01 Jun 29 (0)
• Used it for years and loved it - still use it alternating with R&S... nt - StaceyinLA 10:42 Jun 29 (0)
• Lighter but good... - GVA 6:10 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone else having trouble getting the SL forums to load? (sm) - Terrie in Germany 5:38 Jun 29 (4)

• Hope it's fixed soon; I'm buying from someone but everything is through PM, not my email. nt - Renai 7:24 Jun 29 (0)
• Huh, mine won't load it either. Wonder what's up...I go there every day - LaMere Academy 7:10 Jun 29 (0)
• I couldn't get them to load at all. - Christi/NC 6:27 Jun 29 (0)
• not working for me either ... - AngieW in Texas 6:27 Jun 29 (0)

How often and for how long do you work on math facts? - one_l_michele 5:32 Jun 29 (7)

• Well, lately.. - CED 17:33 Jun 29 (0)
• My 7yo does 7 minutes per day, every day. We use Math Facts in a Flash. nt - Kisa in CA 7:56 Jun 29 (0)
• I use RightStart math (highly recommend their games kit!) and am thinking I want to play the games more regularly, daily, this year. nt - OhElizabeth 7:00 Jun 29 (2)
  • Which one is this? Is this their "Math Card Games?" nt - Praisefor3 9:29 Jun 29 (1)
    • Yes, there's a Math Card Games book that comes as part of the Math Card Games Kit. You want the kit so you'll have all the cards you need to play the games. nt - OhElizabeth 14:14 Jun 29 (0)
• We're just starting to emphasize this (rising 1st grader) - Kash 6:39 Jun 29 (0)
• My dss work for 4 minutes, 5 days per week on facts. m - Stacy in NJ 5:56 Jun 29 (0)

What are Cornelia Funke's books like?..........m - EchoMom 5:22 Jun 29 (11)

• Thanks, everyone! I think we'll give The Thief Lord a try and skip the rest for now. nm - EchoMom 9:25 Jun 29 (0)
• My kids, ages 13 and 17, have loved all they've read... - Laura in CT 7:05 Jun 29 (0)
• I'd recommend Thief Lord... - kbm 6:59 Jun 29 (0)
• We got about halfway through Inkheart. I just couldn't cope with the massive overload of simile and metaphor. nt - abbeyej 6:39 Jun 29 (0)
• One of my 10-year-old boys loves all her books... - Désirée 6:38 Jun 29 (1)
  • Oh, what a great idea! Now I'm going to need to find 'Inkheart' in German as well...nt - Carol in Cal. 7:08 Jun 29 (0)
• My 9yo will read almost anything but didn't take to them. Not sure why. nt - Laura in China 6:27 Jun 29 (0)
• I just finished reading Inkheart and Inkspell to 8 yo ds. Now we're reading The Thief Lord.... - Rachel in KY 6:19 Jun 29 (0)
• DD loved 'Inkheart'. - Carol in Cal. 5:42 Jun 29 (0)
• My dd, the "book vacuum", didn't care for her writing style. Normally, she reads everything I give her, but refused to read anything by Ms. Funke. nt - Terrie in Germany 5:35 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: What are Cornelia Funke's books like?..........m - Susie in CA 5:27 Jun 29 (0)

took a break, finished what we had, and back with ?s - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 5:18 Jun 29 (4)

• Can you remind me what CLP stands for? Had to smile about the cutesie pictures, my 6yo dd is the same way!! Your schedule looks great! nt - Brenda in FL 0:07 Jun 30 (1)
  • Christian Liberty Press. nt - Ellie 12:15 Jun 30 (0)
• Sounds great! m - profmom 6:55 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks! we tried both and even my older ds preferred the B4 FIAR for now nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 7:18 Jun 29 (0)

Still undecided on a history curriculum for my upcoming 6th gr. Anybody using Diana Waring History "Ancient Civilizations and the Bible" with your middle schoolers? Please help!(m) - Rae 5:06 Jun 29 (8)

• We used this - Missy 5:29 Jun 29 (4)
  • I forgot to add - Missy 5:36 Jun 29 (3)
    • Missy, could you describe the student text from Ancient Civil. & the Bible? (m) - Rae 7:05 Jun 29 (2)
      • Missy, looking at her website....(m) - Rae 7:46 Jun 29 (1)
        • Answers - Missy 20:12 Jun 29 (0)
• history drove me nuts too - HollyAL 5:25 Jun 29 (2)
  • I'm going to use MOH1, but I'm also going to have my son listen to some of Diana Waring's CD's. nt - Susan in OR 8:31 Jun 29 (0)
  • Thanks HollyAL for your insight. I appreciate it! (nt) - Rae 7:48 Jun 29 (0)

_Illustrating Nature: Right-brain Art in a Left-brain World_ and _The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain_ - 0:-) Angela 3:58 Jun 29 (1)

• Don't have an answer for you, but thanks for the book title -- it looks appealing.(nm) - Kareni 8:25 Jun 29 (0)

I've lost my cheap software links - would you share them again please? n/t - one_l_michele 3:50 Jun 29 (1)

• Here are two...... - Claire 7:03 Jun 29 (0)

Evan Moore geography? - Bula Mama 2:11 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone use / heard of Notgrass products? - Katie 2:03 Jun 29 (2)

• We used it - the materials are for HS, so you may get better responses on the HS board... nt - StaceyinLA 10:43 Jun 29 (0)
• Used it last year. Loved it. Using Am. Hist. this year. There is a good yahoo group for Notgrass. nt - Praisefor3 6:50 Jun 29 (0)

Going to curriculum fair; question about Writing Strands - Sonya 23:48 Jun 28 (8)

• I'm with Ellie - going to start 3rd year with Writing Strands (nt) - Julie in MN 10:13 Jun 29 (0)
• No, Reading Strands is a completely different critter :-) ... - Ellie 6:52 Jun 29 (0)
• We started with WS and switched to Wordsmith and Classical Writing. . . nt - Pam in MA 5:29 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Going to curriculum fair; question about Writing Strands - DorothyA 4:48 Jun 29 (4)
  • Is seems that everyone starts out in WS and dumps it for IEW?? - Momof3 4:56 Jun 29 (3)
    • We stuck with it and learned to enjoy it by Level 6 (nt) - KPzz 14:40 Jun 29 (0)
    • WS works for us - Des 8:28 Jun 29 (0)
    • We've come full circle with WS. - Kristine out of lurking 7:06 Jun 29 (0)

what do you think of my history solution? - Ann in WA 23:38 Jun 28 (2)

• I like it too-- looks very good! nt - Kelli in CT 5:31 Jun 29 (0)
• I think that sounds great! nt - SolaMichella 4:50 Jun 29 (0)

BJU Math users: Have you found any of the add'l bks: Spread your wings, Spring into action, or Stretch your mind... to be helpful... or do I save my $ thanks nt - saved1112 23:34 Jun 28 (7)

• Stretch Your Mind is fun for a challenge. You might want to photocopy, so you don't have to buy it again. We just chose a few to do. nt - Veronica 23:01 Jun 30 (1)
  • These 3 'leveled' books are different from the reviews workbook. nt - Veronica 23:03 Jun 30 (0)
• We have the cumulative review book - K in TX 9:24 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - saved1112 10:12 Jun 29 (0)
• Well, I think they would have been helpful for my ds............... - EchoMom 5:30 Jun 29 (2)
  • Yes, I'm sure he'll be fine if we use the review books and I use more of the TM. I just find the TM very wordy and difficult to weed through. But if if helps him like math, I'll struggle through it. - EchoMom 9:22 Jun 29 (0)
  • Stick w/ it if he likes it. He'll begin retaining more as he gets older, and the review book will help. nt - saved1112 7:40 Jun 29 (0)

Famous Men of Greece/Rome/Middle Ages books.... - Sue Scott Wellons 22:19 Jun 28 (4)

• Some of these can be found online, too (m) - Marie 19:24 Jul 1 (0)
• Thanks for the feedback! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 14:26 Jun 29 (0)
• The stories are interesting and memorable. I read them out loud to my kids (9 and 10 yrs. old). (nt) - Charlotte 8:26 Jun 29 (0)
• I'm reading the 'Rome' one to.... - Bula Mama 1:25 Jun 29 (0)

HELP! History curricula overload... - KP in VA 20:32 Jun 28 (4)

• I only have 2 dc, but will be using TOG with SOTW as one of the spines (starting Y2/U3 in the fall)...more - PameLA in VA 5:17 Jun 29 (0)
• Holy smokes! That is a lotta curriculum. :-)... - WTMindy 20:58 Jun 28 (2)
  • I agree with WTMindy nt - Des 8:29 Jun 29 (0)
  • sounds like a plan! nt - momee 7:13 Jun 29 (0)

French to get rising 8th grader up to speed quickly? - mariedc 20:23 Jun 28 (2)

• Find out what the school uses in 7th grade. - Ida 5:55 Jun 29 (1)
  • Thanks so much for the reply (m) - mariedc 8:26 Jun 29 (0)

How much do you pay for piano lessons? how long a lesson? how often? nt - Kay 20:10 Jun 28 (23)

• $40 a month, 30 minutes a week. This is for an experienced teacher. Paid $30/month for 30 min/wk from a new teacher. (nt) - Donna A. 19:16 Jun 29 (0)
• $8. for half hour lesson once per week in her home. nm - Melanie in WI 17:16 Jun 29 (0)
• $25 for 1 hour once a week. -at my house. nt - Julie in CA 11:13 Jun 29 (2)
  • Are you near S.Jose by any chance? I'm looking for a nwe teacher.. ours charges $35/hour! The going rate here sounds like the highest in the country...ugh. - Jean in CA 13:03 Jun 29 (1)
    • typo: $35/half hour not for one hour - Jean in CA 13:04 Jun 29 (0)
• $15/ half hr - 1x/wk and he comes to our house for 3 kids -nt - Kathie in VA 11:01 Jun 29 (0)
• $17 half hour lesson once a week. nt - Tammyla 7:47 Jun 29 (0)
• $17 / 30 minutes, Once / week. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 7:39 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: How much do you pay for piano lessons? how long a lesson? how often? nt - Natalija 7:39 Jun 29 (0)
• $70 monthly for a 30 minute weekly lesson nt - happymainemom 6:44 Jun 29 (0)
• $70 for a one-hour lesson at the teacher's home. nt - Rebecca in VA 6:33 Jun 29 (0)
• $10/half hour once a week by a homeschooled high schooler. nt - Nanci in WA 6:30 Jun 29 (0)
• Suzuki piano....$90/mon for 45 min lesson once/wk(she is going up about $5 in the fall) (before that $60/mon for 30 min lesson) nt - Pensguys 6:28 Jun 29 (0)
• $15 for 30 minute lesson 1X a week. nt - Debbie in Austin 6:14 Jun 29 (0)
• $7 (college student) for 30 min once a week at her home. nt - Sue in St Pete 6:07 Jun 29 (0)
• $12 /once a week/30 minute lesson ...nt - Kirsten in MO 5:59 Jun 29 (0)
• $20 for 45 min lesson - once a week - in instructors home.........nm - EchoMom 5:34 Jun 29 (0)
• 15.00 per 30 minute lesson once a week...nt - Tricia 5:00 Jun 29 (0)
• 60 Minutes 1x weekly $20nt - Jen in Boston 4:42 Jun 29 (0)
• $17/half hour lesson-once a week-7yr old nt - Andrea in MA 2:52 Jun 29 (0)
• 45 min lesson/4 lessons and 1 group music appreciation lesson per month/$105 per month nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 23:23 Jun 28 (0)
• 30 minutes - 7yr old - $20 in my home nt - Anne Marie 20:12 Jun 28 (0)
• Should this ?? be on the general board....sorry if it should....nt - Kay 20:11 Jun 28 (0)

What spelling program would you recommend under these circumstances? - Praisefor3 20:04 Jun 28 (4)

• It might not be that you need to switch curriculums so much as put him in a different level. I used R&S 3rd grade spelling with my 2nd grader. He really.... - Peggy in Va 5:17 Jun 29 (1)
  • Did he know cursive? I noticed that 3rd grade uses cursive. - mom2abcd 20:18 Jun 29 (0)
• You know, the more I see of R&S the more impressed I am... - Dana in OR 21:30 Jun 28 (0)
• if it's working, I'd stick with it :) nt - Mel in Ga. 20:26 Jun 28 (0)

If I want to use Rod and Staff along with another math program, which Rod and Staff materials do I need? (m) - Erica in PA 19:14 Jun 28 (2)

• The student book and the teacher's books (set of two)... - Rebecca in VA 3:43 Jun 29 (1)
  • P.S. There's instruction in the student book, but the answers are in the TM. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 3:45 Jun 29 (0)

Grammar for grades 4 and 5 - Beth in OH 16:41 Jun 28 (17)

• Junior Analytical Grammar is wonderful. (JAG). nt - mom2abcd 20:19 Jun 29 (0)
• We used Shurley 5 this year - Sue in St Pete 6:10 Jun 29 (1)
  • We used Shurley 5 too (and 2). - Kristine out of lurking 6:52 Jun 29 (0)
• Abeka nt - saved1112 22:40 Jun 28 (1)
  • My dd enjoyed and learned a lot from the A Beka resources we used (nt) - KPzz 14:43 Jun 29 (0)
• Here's a link for you . . . and my two cents . . . - Luann in ID 22:14 Jun 28 (0)
• Hi Beth--would you mind choosing a different board handle? I've been posting as Beth in OH here for a number of years. Thanks, and what part of OH are you in? (nt) - Beth in OH 20:39 Jun 28 (5)
  • We are in central Ohio - Bethie 20:50 Jun 28 (0)
  • OOPS! sorry, is Bethie okay? - Bethie 20:48 Jun 28 (3)
    • That would be great--thanks. (m) - Beth in OH 5:06 Jun 29 (0)
    • It's great, thanks! (m) - Beth in OH 5:02 Jun 29 (0)
    • Re: OOPS! sorry, is Bethie okay? - BethinNH 22:14 Jun 28 (0)
• We do well with BJU nt - HollyAL 19:48 Jun 28 (0)
• Rod and Staff is excellent - Tracie 18:29 Jun 28 (1)
  • R&S is unbeatable! nt - StaceyinLA 20:18 Jun 28 (0)
• Well, we have used Abeka for 5 years and Ace English this year (for 7 year old) - More... - Mel 18:02 Jun 28 (1)
  • Forgot to say... - Mel 18:04 Jun 28 (0)

MFW 1st gr. users--some questions m - Barbie'sPal 15:17 Jun 28 (4)

• Wow, thanks for the thorough, helpful responses. Sounds very nice, it really might work for us! thank you! nt. - Barbie'sPal 19:49 Jun 28 (0)
• I've used it twice... - AK 17:08 Jun 28 (1)
  • Could you tell me more about... - Missy 18:03 Jun 28 (0)
• We just completed MFW 1st... - Donna T. 16:56 Jun 28 (0)

Handwriting questions - Missy 15:05 Jun 28 (3)

• Well it all depends on what you want - Tracy 9:59 Jun 29 (0)
• IMO manuscript is important.. nt - saved1112 22:42 Jun 28 (1)
  • Most begin with manuscript; we preferred it. (nt) - DorothyA 4:50 Jun 29 (0)

Still trying to decide which history program to use next year? - Nicole R. 14:41 Jun 28 (14)

• I say THANKS-I enjoyed it! and She does say more than once "IMO" which I think makes this fair and helpful if you keep that in mind...m - Ann in WA 16:53 Jun 28 (0)
• It might be helpful to compare, but the author might have another agenda here. - Kristine out of lurking 15:05 Jun 28 (12)
  • I put my response to this in my post to Elizabeth below (sorry... lazy tonight... wanted to put it all in one post... it wasn't in response to only you, Elizabeth, but to the whole conversation :o) nt - Robin in Tx 19:30 Jun 28 (0)
  • FWIW, from what I have seen on this board and in person, I agree with her assessments. .nt - Carol in Cal. 16:36 Jun 28 (0)
  • Well she does mention VP and MOH, but I don't understand how... - OhElizabeth 16:04 Jun 28 (8)
    • Re: Well she does mention VP and MOH, but I don't understand how... - GLoria 5:48 Jun 29 (1)
      • Veritas Press is another one.nt - Gloria 5:49 Jun 29 (0)
    • She did not say that she had never looked at VP or MOH. She said that they were worthy of mention, but that she was not familiar enough with them to recommend them whole heartedly... (m) - Robin in Tx 19:27 Jun 28 (1)
      • And in addition, by making these recommendations, Terri takes a risk or two... - Patty in WA 19:46 Jun 28 (0)
    • History curriculum collection... - RhondaM. 18:14 Jun 28 (0)
    • In the interest of fairness, I decided to... - OhElizabeth 16:18 Jun 28 (0)
    • I think she said that she wanted to list the history programs that she thinks would work best with Knowledge Quest. I think It'd be impossible to go over all of the programs out there. nt - Christy in CO 16:06 Jun 28 (0)
    • Oops, missed one, SOTW. I own, not 5, but 6! nt - OhElizabeth 16:06 Jun 28 (0)
  • Maybe that's why she doesn't mention Veritas?? (nt) - Wendi 15:21 Jun 28 (0)

Spelling Smart?? - Kristy 14:23 Jun 28 (0)

"The Noonday Project" -- free, international science project to measure Earth's circumference! (more) - Lori D. 14:15 Jun 28 (0)

Yea! They updated the blog list! (Okay, they probably did this months ago, but I just noticed.) - The Tutor 14:14 Jun 28 (1)

• Oops! Wrong board... see, this is why I didn't notice until now... sheesh (nt) - The Tutor 14:15 Jun 28 (0)

Calvert Spelling - How many days a week do you do this? TIA! nm - EchoMom 13:23 Jun 28 (3)

• Daily (4-5 school days a week) nt. - Sara D 18:54 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: Calvert Spelling - How many days a week do you do this? TIA! nm - frogpond1 13:28 Jun 28 (0)
• I'm talking about the CD. nm - EchoMom 13:24 Jun 28 (0)

How do you figure out a price to resell your curriculum? m... - KEB 13:04 Jun 28 (1)

• Depends on the condition and demand... - GVA 15:15 Jun 28 (0)

R&S english placement advice needed. - SheilaZ 12:58 Jun 28 (12)

• Thanks everyone - SheilaZ 6:31 Jun 29 (0)
• Even 5 might be too hard for him. - Carol in Cal. 6:27 Jun 29 (0)
• Absolutely level 5. Don't worry about putting him back, R&S is leaps and bounds ahead of other English programs... nt - StaceyinLA 20:25 Jun 28 (2)
  • FYI - you could always just put a book cover on it! I promise you'd never know it was 5th grade material. nt - StaceyinLA 20:31 Jun 28 (1)
    • Or you could explain that R&S completes education by 10th grade, so their 10th grade books are other publishers' 12th level books... and using that you could something like, "so R&S 5th is really more like 7th grade... I know it's going to be very challenging for you since you're only a 6th grader, but everyone says the explanations are clear and I think maybe you can do this." :o) nt - Robin in Tx 22:44 Jun 28 (0)
• level 5, definitely... - Catherine 16:09 Jun 28 (0)
• if it helps your son, my 14yo boy just finished R&S grammar grade six -- during his 8th grade year and... - Nicole 14:17 Jun 28 (1)
  • My daughter just finished up her 8th/9th year (she's gonna be a December graduate) with the 6th grade book. The 7th grade book is almost scary. I'm really worried about the 8th!! nt - StaceyinLA 20:30 Jun 28 (0)
• Dd, who was making B's (sigh -- WHY??) but was in the same predicament as your ds, did this: - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 13:55 Jun 28 (2)
  • We used WG as well, but I think if a child is struggling, he could REALLY benefit from the 5th book - it has excellent instruction and will better prepare him for the 6th book on IMO... nt - StaceyinLA 20:28 Jun 28 (1)
    • You're probably right. I've never used Level 5, so I didn't want to recommend something I've never used. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 23:36 Jun 28 (0)
• I just decided to move to R&S with a rising 6th grader... - Heather in VA 13:04 Jun 28 (0)

SWR and Spelling Workout - Mogster 12:48 Jun 28 (9)

• We started with Spelling Workout and switched to SWR. . . - Pam in MA 19:29 Jun 28 (2)
  • You you explain your structure/schedule for SWR ( i am curious because you mentioned that it didnt take much time).m - cannefamily 19:35 Jun 28 (1)
    • OH MY! why dont I proofread!! should say: Re: CAN you explain your structure........."..." - cannefamily 19:37 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: SWR and Spelling Workout - Kristine out of lurking 14:43 Jun 28 (5)
  • Ditto what Kristine said. SWR has been our best choice yet- but then I haven't made that many... nt - Jen in MD 19:28 Jun 28 (4)
    • Jumping in to ask a question... Is it too late to start SWR with a 9 yr old? more... - Sharon in NY 20:29 Jun 28 (3)
      • Re: Jumping in to ask a question... Is it too late to start SWR with a 9 yr old? more... - Thanks to you both..... I'll think on those points! nt 14:15 Jun 29 (0)
      • It's not too late, but . . . - Kristine out of lurking 21:46 Jun 28 (0)
      • I don't think so --i'll be using SWR w/ a 9yo next year [m] - Peek a Boo 21:45 Jun 28 (0)

Favorite elementary spanish program? sm - ceg 12:40 Jun 28 (1)

• Pre-K- 2nd grade I like the - Jen in Boston 13:04 Jun 28 (0)

question for savvy computer users about Amy Pak's timeline figures - Nicole 12:31 Jun 28 (1)

• Nicole, I would call Amy--I'm sure she will help you! (nt) - Marie 7:08 Jun 30 (0)

Rebecca in VA re: R&S math..... - beccasboys 12:12 Jun 28 (7)

• Thank you both! Exactly what I needed to know. Do you use the speed drills and tests even if using as a supplement? (We use Calculadder already.) nt - beccasbsoy 12:32 Jun 28 (1)
  • I use the tests, but not the speed drills. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 15:11 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes, the fourth grade and up books are similar to the English books... - Rebecca in VA 12:22 Jun 28 (3)
  • Sorry, didn't mean to butt in! - Nicole 12:25 Jun 28 (2)
    • We said exactly the same thing, LOL! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 12:26 Jun 28 (1)
      • Yes, but you said it more efficiently!!! (nt) - Nicole 16:01 Jun 28 (0)
• Not Rebecca in VA, but we use R&S math..... - Nicole 12:21 Jun 28 (0)

Could R&S english (5th grade) be self-taught? (m) - Kinsa 12:12 Jun 28 (2)

• A number of years ago, R&S surveyed the many schools which use its materials... - Ellie 13:56 Jun 28 (0)
• Oh my gosh, absolutely... but (m) - Sharon in NY 12:27 Jun 28 (0)

Poetry suggestions needed for my poetry loving 5 yo daughter - Nancy in PA 11:54 Jun 28 (10)

• Look for "A Kick in the Head". - Carol in Cal. 8:29 Jun 30 (0)
• The Random House Book of Poetry for Children is great, too. nm - Bula Mama 1:28 Jun 29 (0)
• Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions-Time to log onto the library system and start ordering some:)nt - Nancy in PA 20:44 Jun 28 (0)
• Here are two we enjoy... (m) - Debra in TX 14:47 Jun 28 (0)
• Have you read Wind in the Willow to her? - Jean in Wisc. 12:43 Jun 28 (0)
• "Take Me Out of the Bathtub" and the Winnie the Pooh poetry books! nt - Elizabeth in MN 12:34 Jun 28 (0)
• Shel Silverstein, A Child's Garden of Verses, Oxford Book of Children's Verse... (m) - Kelli in CT 12:21 Jun 28 (0)
• On my shelf we have and still enjoy.. - Jen in Boston 12:14 Jun 28 (0)
• Favorite Poems Old and New by Ferris - Yvonne in CA 12:07 Jun 28 (1)
  • My dd loves this book too. She was hooked after reading a poem called 'Daddy fell into the pond' LOL. nt - Heather in VA 13:30 Jun 28 (0)

Anyone recomends a fun easy to follow Latinprogram? NT - Ali 11:48 Jun 28 (0)

HELP re: Multiple Digit Column Addition (MUS) - Linda 11:46 Jun 28 (3)

• We used the classic version back then - Sue in St Pete 6:24 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: HELP re: Multiple Digit Column Addition (MUS) - Jen in Boston 12:30 Jun 28 (0)
• Using graph-like paper to help line up the numbers helped my ds. nt - Sue in WA 12:26 Jun 28 (0)

*anyone* with experiance in using Easy Grammar, Daily Grams & Easy Writing (for 7th grade) (m) - mel 11:09 Jun 28 (1)

• Funny - Easy Grammar 56 has been sitting on my shelf for a year now and I've finally decided to use it next year! - Christy in CO 16:10 Jun 28 (0)

KarenCiavo - Des 11:06 Jun 28 (5)

• I'm using it for our classical and Christian studies... (link) - Karenciavo 13:01 Jun 28 (4)
  • Is this you first - Des 15:43 Jun 28 (2)
    • Well, I moving more toward Latin-Centered. This past year... - karenciavo 16:40 Jun 28 (1)
      • Thank you so much nt - Des 19:21 Jun 28 (0)
  • WOW!!! That looked awesome nt - Des 15:40 Jun 28 (0)

really need help motivating boys with timeline work - Nicole 10:40 Jun 28 (2)

• How old are your boys? I found. . . - Pam in MA 11:13 Jun 28 (1)
  • thanks! my boys are 9 & 14... - Nicole 12:13 Jun 28 (0)

Has anyone gone from MUS Zeta into VideoText Algebra? I'm wondering how easy of a transition this is. nt - Christy in CO 10:36 Jun 28 (1)

• We went from.. - Missy 12:24 Jun 28 (0)

How many of you belong to a homeschool support group or co-op? Why or why not? nt - Allison TX 9:19 Jun 28 (38)

• Re: How many of you belong to a homeschool support group or co-op? Why or why not? nt - Summer 6:40 Jun 29 (0)
• We belong to a secular co-op - SoSo 6:05 Jun 29 (0)
• We're out of pretty much everything homeschool specific these days. - Jenny in Florida 19:28 Jun 28 (0)
• Thanks everyone! nt - Allison TX 17:14 Jun 28 (0)
• I am a part of both or I use to. - Karen's testimony 15:16 Jun 28 (0)
• I belong to a really wonderful support group. We are just starting to look at doing classes. We're still pretty young. nt - nandmsmom 15:15 Jun 28 (0)
• I am a part of both or I use to. - Karen's testimony 15:09 Jun 28 (0)
• No, they either have religious requirments or meet during morning/luch hours. (nt) - CED 15:00 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes to support group; I have been in a couple of co-ops in the past, but not anymore - nt - StaceyinLA 14:54 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes to support group, no to co-op... - The Tutor 14:20 Jun 28 (0)
• When we were hsing, yes to a support group, no to a co-op. nt - Ellie 13:57 Jun 28 (1)
  • Doh! Second part of the answer... - Ellie 13:59 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes to support group; no to co-op... - nutmeg 11:47 Jun 28 (0)
• We were in support group, I don't think I'd ever co-op. - Kay in Cal 11:45 Jun 28 (2)
  • Support group = 4 years; Co-op = 1 year; HS student council/youth group 1 year... - Lori D. 12:49 Jun 28 (1)
    • oops! in my answer, support group probably really means informal co-op of 6-8 families! Sorry! (nt) - Lori D. 14:20 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes, a church homeschool support group, no to coop... - KIN 11:36 Jun 28 (0)
• Y'all are my support group, and we go to a public school co-op two days a week mostly because I get paid well to teach there, and they have great classes for my kids. Double bonus!! nt - WTMindy 11:25 Jun 28 (0)
• I'm very happy with our group (that offers classes, not co-ops)... - abbeyej 11:23 Jun 28 (4)
  • Our homeschool support group offers classes like this... - saved1112 23:02 Jun 28 (0)
  • How is this group organized? It sounds great (m) - Alex in mphs 11:40 Jun 28 (2)
    • well... - abbeyej 11:59 Jun 28 (1)
      • Thank you. You are a wealth of information! nt - Alex in mphs 12:17 Jun 28 (0)
• No to support group, yes to co-op. - K in MI 11:15 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes, Yes, and No - Des 10:45 Jun 28 (0)
• We joined the local homeschool support group this year when we moved to a new area, to feel connected. nt - Erica in OR 10:35 Jun 28 (1)
  • that's what we're doing this year too :-) But we're social butterflies, so we'll probably continue :-P nt - Peek a Boo 21:48 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes (m) - Sandy in Indy 10:15 Jun 28 (0)
• We found no need for it until the teen years - Jean in Wisc. 10:12 Jun 28 (0)
• No, and no... - PattyNJ 10:05 Jun 28 (0)
• Infreqently (twice in 2 years) and never...No time or desire nt - WendyWords 10:01 Jun 28 (0)
• yes and yes....m - Pensguys 9:58 Jun 28 (0)
• Yes to support group; no to co-op - K in TX 9:49 Jun 28 (0)
• We are part of a homeschool group & I have organized a co-op through them (m) - Gigi 9:47 Jun 28 (0)
• Very little interaction - KPzz 9:47 Jun 28 (1)
  • This is true for us as well, in that my children and I... - PattyNJ 10:08 Jun 28 (0)
• I'm not sure, haha! - Kristine out of lurking 9:32 Jun 28 (1)
  • I feel that I had similar experience. - Karen's testimony 16:04 Jun 28 (0)

Has anyone used VP phonics museum for 1st grade but not K? How about their First Favorites Comprehension guides? Opinions? - Nancy in Oh 8:29 Jun 28 (6)

• I have the PM K/1 program, but I ended up strongly preferring SSRW. - Ida 10:11 Jun 28 (3)
  • What's SSRW? Thanks. nt - Nancy in Oh 15:54 Jun 28 (2)
    • Yes, Sing, Spell, Read & Write. (more) - Ida 19:45 Jun 28 (0)
    • Sing and Spell to Read and Write - I believe nt - Melissa B 17:25 Jun 28 (0)
• They are very different programs. - Melissa B 9:55 Jun 28 (1)
  • We're using the K and 1 combo kit...just on the K part right now... - LaMere Academy 10:10 Jun 28 (0)

Introduction to Latin - has anyone seen this? - Sarah CB 8:18 Jun 28 (0)

Prima Latina: When to begin? m.. - M&M 8:11 Jun 28 (3)

• I'd wait because - Kristine out of lurking 8:22 Jun 28 (0)
• Start when he's reading fluently... - abbeyej 8:17 Jun 28 (1)
  • We were going to start SWR and PL in the fall m - Dawn in TN 8:23 Jun 28 (0)

Writer's Jungle users.....Do you use the Arrow supplement?.... - Mindy 8:02 Jun 28 (0)

we really had fun with last year's selcetions from the Washington Post's Kids' (summer) Book Club so I thought I'd share this year's link - BMC 8:01 Jun 28 (4)

• So is there discussion on the weekly books? (nt) - Julie in MN 10:18 Jun 28 (1)
  • Last year they were all mysteries, we liked them and they invited written comments. I don't see anything like that this year . Bummer. - BMC 7:19 Jun 29 (0)
• BMC, I posted to your BJU reading question below. FYI only. nt - Robin in Tx 9:15 Jun 28 (1)
  • thanks.nt - BMC 7:19 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone here used Story Stretchers? (m) - Sue in Wi. 7:45 Jun 28 (1)

• Story stretchers has more books to choose from and they tend to be more modern children's picture books...but... - M&M 8:19 Jun 28 (0)

Another timeline question... - Debbie in Austin 7:30 Jun 28 (4)

• Thanks for all your info!!! Now I just have to figure out wall space! nt - Debbie in Austin 6:15 Jun 29 (0)
• Paula H's site has ideas (link only) - Gigi 9:52 Jun 28 (0)
• I just made one for the ancients...here is what I did... - Mary in WA State 7:54 Jun 28 (0)
• Try Amy Pak's web site (Homeschool in the Woods) for ideas of intervals. nt - Chris in VA 7:38 Jun 28 (0)

Thanks to Kris in TN who posted below about her review page m - Nanci in WA 7:12 Jun 28 (2)

• You're welcome! I love reviewing products ... - Kris in TN 12:36 Jun 29 (0)
• I PARTICULARLY like the latest additions! (g) -nt - Paula H 11:13 Jun 28 (0)

Important info for all women about inflammatory breast cancer m - Nanci in WA 7:05 Jun 28 (3)

• Does this take a VERY long time to load or is there something wrong with the site.... - Mindy 7:26 Jun 28 (2)
  • Not sure why it's taking so long. Do you have DSL or dial up? m - Nanci in WA 7:30 Jun 28 (1)
    • Try going to www.komo4.com then in the search box put "inflammatory breast cancer" - Nanci in WA 7:34 Jun 28 (0)

Can anyone suggest books or webites that have short stories or historical narratives from Am. colonial & revolutionary times that would be suitable for use with CW? Thanks! nt - Mary in GA 7:00 Jun 28 (1)

• Have you looked at the Imitations in Writing materials? (m) - OhElizabeth 11:02 Jun 28 (0)

Follow up question. How do you schedule Veritas Press history cards/system? m - tink1234 6:48 Jun 28 (2)

• You might join the VP_Elementary yahoo group. People have posted their schedules in the Files section. nt - OhElizabeth 10:57 Jun 28 (0)
• Maybe I need to focus on grammar! LOL! Can anyone say run-on sentence. nm - tink1234 6:50 Jun 28 (0)

The basic Spanish.."phrases of the day",... - Becky in Mexico 6:48 Jun 28 (2)

• Gracias! nt - mom2abcd 20:26 Jun 29 (0)
• Thanks! m - Dawn in TN 8:20 Jun 28 (0)

Beginning Piano - Dawn in TN 6:28 Jun 28 (13)

• We use Simply Music - Christa 21:40 Jun 28 (0)
• I've been teaching my oldest 2 at home... - Susan in TN 13:57 Jun 28 (1)
  • Ds also used The Music Tree - (m) - Sandra in FL 19:02 Jun 28 (0)
• We love, love, love Music for Little Mozarts!!!! - Holly in N NV 13:11 Jun 28 (0)
• We're doing it at home, but I wish we weren't... - OhElizabeth 11:08 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: Beginning Piano - Julie in Austin 11:04 Jun 28 (0)
• We tried it at home, but . . - Jenny in Florida 9:12 Jun 28 (0)
• Thanks! nt - Dawn in TN 8:24 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: Beginning Piano - Tammyla 7:52 Jun 28 (0)
• We started at home with Piano Course for Christians... - Midwest Momma 7:32 Jun 28 (0)
• both my two are doing lessons... - Kelli in CT 7:30 Jun 28 (0)
• DS started piano lessons at 5yo. - Lisa in VA 6:42 Jun 28 (0)
• We tried it at home...m - Pensguys 6:32 Jun 28 (0)

HAs anyone done CW Homer WITHOUT using the workbook and IG?... - Mary in GA 5:56 Jun 28 (5)

• Re: HAs anyone done CW Homer WITHOUT using the workbook and IG?... - Michele in MN 6:20 Jun 28 (4)
  • Michele, another question please?.. - Mary in GA 6:57 Jun 28 (3)
    • I use post-it sticky notes to separate the Core book into days. ...and another comment.... - Peela 17:29 Jun 28 (0)
    • Hi, Mary. I purchased CW Homer when it was available (m) - Michele in MN 8:02 Jun 28 (1)
      • Thanks Michele! nt - MAry in GA 9:56 Jun 28 (0)

I would like to use Sinagapore to supplement MUS but not sure where to start...more - GLoria 5:56 Jun 28 (2)

• I would say you should have him take the Singapore placement test - Des 6:32 Jun 28 (1)
  • Duh, placement test, Why didn't I think of that. Thanks!nt - Gloria 8:14 Jun 28 (0)

Could anyone compare HTTA Time Travelers & Evan Moor History Pockets...thanks..nm - Lorri 5:08 Jun 28 (4)

• I think Time Travelers are more educational.. more meaty... - mom2abcd 7:25 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Could anyone compare HTTA Time Travelers & Evan Moor History Pockets...thanks..nm - Rachel from Spore 4:41 Jun 29 (0)
• I have both but... - Ann in WA 9:14 Jun 28 (1)
  • Thanks Ann..nm - Lorri 10:43 Jun 28 (0)

IEW Teaching Writing Style and Structure, WWSWBdo? - Jody 5:00 Jun 28 (6)

• Thank you ALL - Jody 12:33 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: IEW Teaching Writing Style and Structure, WWSWBdo? - WendyWords 9:43 Jun 28 (0)
• Here's a link to SWB's IEW review (link only) - LBC 9:19 Jun 28 (1)
  • I would like to add my two cents (as an IEW user) m... - LBC 10:22 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: IEW TWSS, WWSWBD? (Sorry, I just had to) - Tricia 7:19 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: IEW Teaching Writing Style and Structure, WWSWBdo? - AngieW in Texas 7:08 Jun 28 (0)

Pros and Cons of TOG and STOW? Any advice on how to start this with multiple grades?nt. - T Baer 4:44 Jun 28 (6)

• The new TOG Redesign incorporates SOTW. TOG is written to be used with gr. K-12. (m) - LBC 9:12 Jun 28 (0)
• Here's the link - Des 6:22 Jun 28 (1)
  • Here's the real link, the other one didn't show up nt - Des 6:31 Jun 28 (0)
• What year are you using? - Des 6:18 Jun 28 (1)
  • I will be using SOTW 2. nt. - T Baer 12:44 Jun 28 (0)
• I meant SOTW not STOW thanks nt. - T Baer 4:45 Jun 28 (0)

What do you use for Earth Science and when? - Gamom3 4:07 Jun 28 (3)

• Re: What do you use for Earth Science and when? - Stacey in FL 6:35 Jun 28 (0)
• My oldest did it in sixth....(m) - Regena in KY 5:40 Jun 28 (0)
• My dd is "6th grade" age and we'll be doing Earth Science with "Christian Kids Explore Earth & Space" this year (link only inside) :o) - Terrie in Germany 5:15 Jun 28 (0)

Anyone use SL core 1+2? feedback? m - Ann in WA 23:38 Jun 27 (2)

• You can always modify it to suit your needs. It has been a while but the books were wonderful. nt - Dana in OR 9:45 Jun 28 (0)
• Well, at the time we did it (2nd grade) I did feel it was too rushed, BUT if I had thought more about the fact that we would go through history two more times after that, I would've realized it was a GREAT intro to history for that age. :o) nt - Terrie in Germany 23:50 Jun 27 (0)

I'm looking for a program, or resource that will help me teach my 8 dd - Jean in CA 22:35 Jun 27 (8)

• Tammyla, OhElizabeth, you gals are MAHvelous! I just am so grateful for this board! (m) - Jean in CA 7:55 Jun 28 (0)
• I think the Imitations in Writing series sounds very close (m) - Tammyla 7:20 Jun 28 (2)
  • Please, could you link the samples? TIA! - Jean in CA 7:56 Jun 28 (1)
    • Link enclosed. - Tammyla 9:40 Jun 28 (0)
• Have you looked at the Imitations in Writing series? (m) - OhElizabeth 4:44 Jun 28 (3)
  • OhElizabeth, do you know if this is a "graded" curriculum, or just something to supplement a more complete program? (m) - Jean in CA 8:03 Jun 28 (1)
    • I only looked over the books labelled for grades 2-4... - OhElizabeth 11:13 Jun 28 (0)
  • I should add that... - OhElizabeth 4:51 Jun 28 (0)

What are your favorite timeline notebks/figures...m - Ann in WA 21:44 Jun 27 (3)

• well we're actually starting our timeline in 5th - DS used Geography Matters and DD will be using Homeschool in the Woods > - BMC 6:00 Jun 28 (0)
• I have the Homeschool in the Woods CD and love it (m) - Gigi 23:35 Jun 27 (0)
• Free Ones! LOL - Michelle My Bell 21:49 Jun 27 (0)

Right Start Math- what is the difference in the many ALabacus.. on website? besides color/size? or is that it? thanks nt.. - saved1112 21:00 Jun 27 (1)

• Junior is 4"X5", the "standard" is a full-size of red plastic with... - OhElizabeth 4:47 Jun 28 (0)

Does anyone know if Pandia Press (REAL Science, History Odyssey) is publishing more? - Kay in Cal 20:53 Jun 27 (5)

• I just heard on a list that the author had a fall-out - Osmosis Mom 3:20 Jun 28 (2)
  • Bummer! Would you let me know if you hear any more? Thanks! - Kay in Cal 11:48 Jun 28 (1)
    • Re: Bummer! Would you let me know if you hear any more? Thanks! - Carrie 18:34 Jun 28 (0)
• Their message board got spammed... - Heather in VA 21:13 Jun 27 (1)
  • Yes, I read this somewhere too... level 2 Ancients looks pretty good, if it works out I hope they get the others ready in time! nt - BMC 6:02 Jun 28 (0)

recommendations for early elementary greek/ LC vs. LP - Betsy in CO 20:48 Jun 27 (0)

Easy Gramar Plus - would I *need* to use Daily Grams to make the most out of using this curriculum??? Thank you! - mel 20:40 Jun 27 (1)

• Daily Grams is completely optional. nt - Ellie 21:00 Jun 27 (0)

Anyone use Easy Writing? What are your thoughts on this program - it looks like it would work well for my dd. Does it cover enough? (nm) - mel 20:39 Jun 27 (4)

• Easy Writing does not teach composition.. - Ellie 21:08 Jun 27 (3)
  • Ellie - or others, have you used this before? what are your thoughts - do you feel it is a good writing program (more) - Mel 10:59 Jun 28 (2)
    • It's "good" on a very limited basis... - Ellie 14:02 Jun 28 (1)
      • Thank you very much Ellie!! :0) I understand now. (nm) - mel 16:51 Jun 28 (0)

Magic Wand, I've posted my "finished" plan below, if you're still interested. nt - Lana in TX 20:32 Jun 27 (3)

• Looks good, Lana. No grammar this time around?... - Magic Wand 22:22 Jun 27 (1)
  • Nope. No grammar, same as this year. I'm planning on... - Lana in TX 6:55 Jun 28 (0)
• Meant to say, I hope it's not too difficult to read. nt - Lana in TX 20:34 Jun 27 (0)

Beautiful Feet Ancient History program.....has anyone used this with logic stage and if so, how did you like it? Were you able to get all the reading done....it seems like quite a lot of reading. nt - Tara in FL 20:18 Jun 27 (2)

• Re: Beautiful Feet Ancient History - Julie in MN 21:15 Jun 27 (1)
  • Julie....thanks so much for your thoughts. I appreciate it very much. nt - Tara in FL 16:30 Jun 28 (0)

BJU 7th grade math.... should I use the student activities book? thanks nt - saved1112 20:14 Jun 27 (1)

• Sorry, please ignore this double post... original post below... computer is acting weird... nt - saved1112 20:16 Jun 27 (0)

Has anyone used or seen the timelines from Classical Home Education? What do you think of them? thanks nt - Heather in VA 20:04 Jun 27 (5)

• Hope you don't mind if I add my questions here (hope we get some answers)...m - Sue Scott Wellons 6:28 Jun 28 (3)
  • It is definitely not as thick as card stock... - Tory in FL 7:02 Jun 28 (2)
    • We switched - Cleo Qc 19:28 Jun 28 (0)
    • Thanks for the info! nt - Sue Scott Wellons 15:44 Jun 28 (0)
• I purchased these at convention a few weeks ago... - Tory in FL 6:09 Jun 28 (0)

Opinions on Real Science 4 Kids and Rainbow Science? - Jen in MD 19:13 Jun 27 (6)

• I would base this off what your 5th grader has or has not already covered in science........ - Christy in Co 10:31 Jun 28 (0)
• Re: Opinions on Real Science 4 Kids and Rainbow Science? - Sharon in NY 22:50 Jun 27 (4)
  • review inside - Jen in MD 8:19 Jun 28 (3)
    • Thanks, Jen... more - Sharon in NY 12:12 Jun 28 (2)
      • Thanks for that link! Something else to research... - Jen in MD 19:25 Jun 28 (1)
        • Re: researching to death... I keep company with you because I do the same thing! nt - Sharon in NY 20:24 Jun 28 (0)

What's the name of the geography program that takes just a few minutes a day... - Kay in Cal 18:55 Jun 27 (2)

• TrailGuides? nt - RhondaM. 3:31 Jun 28 (0)
• Evan Moor daily geography practice?nt - catalinakel 19:32 Jun 27 (0)

Help! Lost my link to a neat timeline sketch book someone posted about recently for around $12. - Jacklyn 18:52 Jun 27 (7)

• FINALLY found it. Here it is if anyone is interested... - Jacklyn 12:55 Jun 28 (0)
• Still not it. Let me try to describe it again.... - Jacklyn 8:07 Jun 28 (1)
  • this is $17 - maybe this one??? - mel 11:04 Jun 28 (0)
• Sonlight has one like that - Hallie 6:29 Jun 28 (0)
• This might be it... - Heather in VA 19:27 Jun 27 (0)
• Was it History scribe? Link nt - Des 18:58 Jun 27 (1)
  • No, it was more generic than this. But this is cool, too! - Jacklyn 19:14 Jun 27 (0)

Which math curriculum has worked well for visual/right brain children? I am looking for something for my grade one dd.(nt) - Hope in Canada 18:48 Jun 27 (5)

• Right Start (alabacus.com) for my extremely visual son has worked wonders nt - M&M 8:58 Jun 28 (0)
• My VSL does a combination of Singapore and Miquon. nt - Arch At Home 3:19 Jun 28 (0)
• Definitely MUS for our right-brained children. nt - Karen in VA 1:55 Jun 28 (0)
• MUS has been a tremendous improvement for us nt - HollyAL 19:45 Jun 27 (0)
• My oldest is a visula learner, and Saxon has worked great for us. (m) - camibami 19:02 Jun 27 (0)

what is SWR again?thanks.nt - lisa in ohio 18:25 Jun 27 (1)

• Spell to Write and Read. Big fan here. nt - Jen in MD 18:45 Jun 27 (0)

In case you didn't know -- MUS has a new "Stewardship" book out - happymainemom 18:19 Jun 27 (1)

• Looks good. Thanks for pointing it out! nt - Bula Mama 18:39 Jun 27 (0)

I know this has been asked before, but what are your faves for memorization? - Julie in CA 18:09 Jun 27 (3)

• My favorites... - Donna T. 5:39 Jun 28 (0)
• Favorite Poems Old and New by Ferris - Yvonne in CA 20:37 Jun 27 (0)
• Our plans for next year.. - Heather in VA 19:44 Jun 27 (0)

Rebecca K - K12 - Tracy 18:06 Jun 27 (0)

Need reviews for - Terri 17:37 Jun 27 (1)

• Have you checked out - Tracy 18:06 Jun 27 (0)

Need to streamline! What do I keep on file & what do I toss? - Pam in MS 16:50 Jun 27 (8)

• I keep a small portfolio each year for each child (info inside) - m - StaceyinLA 15:10 Jun 28 (1)
  • Thanks, Stacey! That's extremely helpful! nt - Pam in MS 20:25 Jun 28 (0)
• Thanks, Ladies! We're wanting to sell our house, so I really need to get this done! nt - Pam in MS 8:18 Jun 28 (0)
• I keep.... - Cindy in KY 5:20 Jun 28 (1)
  • Sounds similar to my style above. I like the 3-ring idea. I could compile each of the kids' folders into binders... nt - StaceyinLA 15:12 Jun 28 (0)
• I make up a 100-pocket clear book each year - Laura in China 22:29 Jun 27 (0)
• I try to only keep the previouse year and any work that was 100% original work like stories, & art. nt - Lisa CA 17:51 Jun 27 (0)
• Oh, no, don't ask me. *wink I toss everything. Yes, everything. :-) - LH 17:30 Jun 27 (0)

Posted more reviews on my site! - Kris in TN 16:43 Jun 27 (0)

What subjects do you teach for 2nd Grade? Thanks!!! nt - Terri in WA 15:17 Jun 27 (16)

• What we did for 2nd grade this year . . . - Luann in ID 8:22 Jun 28 (0)
• We did... - abbeyej 7:52 Jun 28 (0)
• My 2nd grader.... - Donna T. 5:56 Jun 28 (0)
• We will do.. - Shay 21:33 Jun 27 (0)
• My ds will be second this fall and this is our plan. - SusanRH 21:11 Jun 27 (0)
• My 2nd grader this year did... - mel 20:45 Jun 27 (0)
• Ds did.... - saved1112 20:32 Jun 27 (0)
• Mine did: - Jenny in Florida 19:07 Jun 27 (0)
• Re: What subjects do you teach for 2nd Grade? Thanks!!! nt - Karen's testimony 18:14 Jun 27 (0)
• We finished 2nd grade here last month - Tracy 17:59 Jun 27 (0)
• 2nd grade - Just finalized this today! - Nancy in Oh 16:58 Jun 27 (0)
• This is where we're probably going for 2nd grade... - OhElizabeth 16:50 Jun 27 (0)
• I too will have a 2nd grader this year - HollyAL 16:29 Jun 27 (0)
• 2nd grade subjects - Mad Jenny Flint 16:28 Jun 27 (0)
• I'll have a 2nd grader this year... - Kelly in VA 15:49 Jun 27 (0)
• This is what we have... - Lisa in VA 15:32 Jun 27 (0)

spelling for older student - Karen in VA 15:03 Jun 27 (1)

• What helped my dd after Sequential Spelling was - Claire 15:12 Jun 27 (0)

Another greek question. Elementary Greek is koine, right - how does the transition - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 14:55 Jun 27 (7)

• You probably studied Attic mostly... - abbeyej 16:12 Jun 27 (6)
  • Could you speak more to using EG to teach the material as ancient literature? - KarenNC 6:35 Jun 28 (2)
    • Well... - abbeyej 7:12 Jun 28 (1)
      • Thanks, yes, that is very helpful. - KarenNC 15:17 Jun 28 (0)
  • Abbey... can you describe how you are planning on scheduling Athenaze? - Kay in Cal 19:18 Jun 27 (2)
    • It's so hard to know... - abbeyej 20:16 Jun 27 (1)
      • Thanks, I was just revising my "long term" chart today... - Kay in Cal 20:42 Jun 27 (0)

has anyone used BJUP's reading program? I'm looking for opinions/suggestions pro or con - BMC 14:55 Jun 27 (6)

• BMC, I might be confusing you with someone else, but... - Robin in Tx 9:13 Jun 28 (1)
  • I am Catholic (good memory) and I have heard that about BJU > - BMC 7:37 Jun 29 (0)
• Thank you all for your responses - I found the set (except the consumable worktext) for CHEAP (I think it is an older version) and I think I'll give it a try nt - BMC 6:11 Jun 28 (0)
• I used their 4th grade program this year and liked it... - Jacklyn 18:55 Jun 27 (0)
• We liked their 2nd grade program - Tracy 17:57 Jun 27 (0)
• THis will be my 3rd year using BJU reading - HollyAL 16:26 Jun 27 (0)

Does anyone use Math u See as a supplement with a traditional math program? More questions... - Jacqui in mo 14:45 Jun 27 (1)

• This is an interesting idea (m) - EKS 17:21 Jun 27 (0)

The idea of a "streamlined" schedule *really* appeals to me... Would some of you who have streamlined yours (LCC or not) please share your schedules? (Or at least post the subjects your are doing?) Thanks! (nt) - Cyndi in TX 14:27 Jun 27 (23)

• Thanks for all the responses! I think we all mean something different when we say "streamlined" though, LOL. - Cyndi inTX 8:56 Jun 29 (0)
• Ours for a K-er, 1st and 6th grader.... - Yevrah 3:45 Jun 28 (0)
• 4/5th and 6th..... - Peela 3:36 Jun 28 (0)
• 5th and 2nd.... - Susan in SoCal 18:01 Jun 27 (0)
• 3rd (and K4) this coming year... - abbeyej 17:49 Jun 27 (1)
  • Oh, and the "read-alouds" aren't all every day... Literature selections daily, and other things (history, classical studies, science, etc) rotate. nt - abbeyej 18:05 Jun 27 (0)
• 3rd and 5th graders here (m) - Stephanie not in TX 15:19 Jun 27 (2)
  • ours - LH 17:45 Jun 27 (1)
    • Whoops, I thought the original post had the 3rd and 5th grades. :-) NT - LH 17:47 Jun 27 (0)
• Here is our "streamlined schedule" ... - karenciavo 15:05 Jun 27 (7)
  • Karen? - Des 15:23 Jun 27 (6)
    • I am just doing a gentle approach using Elementary Greek, Scripture, Maxims, songs... - karenciavo 16:20 Jun 27 (5)
      • Oh, and he memorizes vocabulary too, just a few words at a time. nt - karenciavo 16:23 Jun 27 (4)
        • I'm sorry I have a few more questions - Des 17:27 Jun 27 (2)
          • No, he may memorize scripture with them, but since he is learning no grammar yet I don't consider what he is doing as completing EG 1. He will probably... - karenciavo 17:42 Jun 27 (1)
            • Thank you very much nt - Des 18:10 Jun 27 (0)
        • Thank you nt - Des 17:02 Jun 27 (0)
• What is LCC? (nt) - Jan P. 14:35 Jun 27 (3)
  • Latin Centered Curriculum nt - Dawn in TN 14:36 Jun 27 (2)
    • Thanks and you are quick! - Jan P. 14:37 Jun 27 (1)
      • No problem - I'm just hanging out while dc are still napping! nt - Dawn in TN 14:43 Jun 27 (0)
• What grade level are you interested in? nt - Dawn in TN 14:32 Jun 27 (1)
  • 7th and 5th. nt - Cyndi in TX 14:53 Jun 27 (0)

For all you literature people, can you tell me if The Whipping Boy could be considered historical fiction? TIA! nt - Kisa in CA 14:23 Jun 27 (1)

• No. It has no historical setting. nt - Laurie4b 14:42 Jun 27 (0)

Narration Jar? I'm almost certain I read this here! (m) - Bryan (a mom) 14:12 Jun 27 (8)

• Yes, you did. I have it. (see inside) - Karen's testimony 15:26 Jun 27 (1)
  • Thanks for taking the time to post this. Lots of great ideas! nt. - Ida 17:03 Jun 27 (0)
• I have it somewhere, but here is something else. - Jan P. 14:30 Jun 27 (0)
• I have this as a Word doc. email me and I'll send it to you nt - Jean in CA 14:25 Jun 27 (0)
• Yup, it was Tami's. I'm not sure that she's around anymore. You might search back a couple boards and see what you can find. I printed it out but didn't save it was a Word file, sorry. nt - OhElizabeth 14:16 Jun 27 (3)
  • Hey, I was just realizing... - OhElizabeth 16:42 Jun 27 (1)
    • Re: Hey, I was just realizing... - penney gardner's site has something akin, also nt 17:41 Jun 28 (0)
  • Sure do miss her, too. nt - mom2abcd 15:13 Jun 27 (0)