New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 04 (0)

Is there a list somewhere of SL 3 history, readers, and read-alouds in chronological order? - lovemykids 21:10 Jul 4 (0)

Galore Park is killing me, really and truly...(m) - Colleen 20:52 Jul 4 (2)

• I should say that I do have doubts about Maths Prep - Laura in China 23:02 Jul 4 (0)
• Oh, but it's a lovely death! (nt) - Laura in China 22:44 Jul 4 (0)

What do the TM for Spelling Workout A help with? - Amanda 20:42 Jul 4 (0)

TOG vs. VP, still incorporating SOTW...help!!!!!!!!!!!! - *anj* 20:33 Jul 4 (3)

• Not that'll I'll be much help... - Jeanne in MN 21:39 Jul 4 (2)
  • Looks like you'd want Year 2, Unit 3... - Jeanne in MN 21:43 Jul 4 (1)
    • Oh, so you're saying that I can buy the Units separately? (m) - *anj* 21:54 Jul 4 (0)

Scheduling question: If you school for 5-6 hours or more per day, how do you schedule that? (m) - Erica in PA 20:21 Jul 4 (3)

• The older they get, the longer it takes -- our schedule inside! - 5wolfcubs 22:27 Jul 4 (0)
• I have a 6th and 8th grader.. - Anita 22:23 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Scheduling question: If you school for 5-6 hours or more per day, how do you schedule that? (m) - Melissa B 20:35 Jul 4 (0)

4th grade science (m) - Dana in NC 20:18 Jul 4 (1)

• I still like Singapore MPH... - erica 21:12 Jul 4 (0)

Sonlight Books Arranged by Geographical Location--does such a list exist? - Karen in TN 19:30 Jul 4 (1)

• From what I have heard... - Donna T. 20:07 Jul 4 (0)

imeverywoman Q about math - Karin 16:41 Jul 4 (0)

Reviews of Child-Size Masterpieces, please? - Linda in NY 16:28 Jul 4 (1)

• You're right... (m) - Yvette 22:05 Jul 4 (0)

Wordly Wise....What do I buy for 4th graders? ...Does anyone have a vocab program they like much better?.. - Penny (in Texas) 16:21 Jul 4 (1)

• My 3rd grader is going to be doing Worldy Wise C, and also Spectrum Vocabulary 4th (nt) - Susan 19:13 Jul 4 (0)

Has anyone used Calvert PreK? - TinQC 15:16 Jul 4 (3)

• Re: Has anyone used Calvert PreK? - lottie j. 15:43 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used Calvert PreK? - lottie j. 15:43 Jul 4 (1)
  • one more thing... - lottie j. 15:47 Jul 4 (0)

sonlight vs. my father's world - Jennifer 15:12 Jul 4 (7)

• I've used both... - Donna T. 19:27 Jul 4 (1)
  • I should clarify... - Donna T. 19:34 Jul 4 (0)
• No experience with Sonlight, but I LOVE MFW 1. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:17 Jul 4 (0)
• What I know... - siloam 17:09 Jul 4 (2)
  • This is my first year with MFW - Angela in TN 19:21 Jul 4 (1)
    • MFW 1 book basket doesn't have historical fiction (m) - Kellin 20:26 Jul 4 (0)
• You sound like me - Jenileigh 15:28 Jul 4 (0)

We have a microscope but don't know what to do with it. Any resource suggestions? - Wendy in AK 14:52 Jul 4 (2)

• "Microscope Adventure" unit study by Kym Wright (gr. 4-12) is... - Lori D. 22:44 Jul 4 (0)
• The Usborne Internet-linked Complete Book of the Microscope by Kirsteen Rogers, (m) - Yvette 17:39 Jul 4 (0)

Colleen, any thoughts on my post down below? more... - Lillian 14:00 Jul 4 (2)

• I don't see any other posts from you, so I'm guessing you mean what "one l michele" linked...(m) - Colleen 16:51 Jul 4 (1)
  • Sigh. Of course I meant to say...(m) - Colleen 16:52 Jul 4 (0)

Has anyone used the "Art Tango" series of videos on United Streaming? If so, what's your opinion of them? - Jennefer @ SSA 13:36 Jul 4 (0)

Apologia Elementary Science- (Zoology 2)...how many days per week? Any schedules/lesson plans out there?? Thanks. nt - Natalija 13:35 Jul 4 (2)

• Twice a week for my current 3rd and 1st graders...(m) - Colleen 16:37 Jul 4 (0)
• I believe that there are schedules on the yahoo group under files, check it out! NT - Johanna 13:37 Jul 4 (0)

Apologia General Science: 5 days a week??? (m) - Natalija 13:31 Jul 4 (3)

• My 6th grader has studied General Science twice weekly this year...(m) - Colleen 16:34 Jul 4 (0)
• Here's what we did ... and will continue to do (more) - Laura in OH 13:48 Jul 4 (0)
• Have you thought about getting the mp3 and listening to the chapters while in the car? (m) - Tammyla 13:46 Jul 4 (0)

How many chapters a day of SOTW does Sonlight core 6 have scheduled? (nm) - Janee'TX 13:15 Jul 4 (3)

• it varies ... - AngieW in Texas 13:18 Jul 4 (2)
  • Thanks that helps- I was just wondering how they get through 2 volumes of SOTW in 1 year. (nm) - Janee'TX 13:20 Jul 4 (1)
    • there are only 84 chapters altogether to cover in 180 days, so it's quite doable (nt) - AngieW in texas 22:13 Jul 4 (0)

SL Core 3 Advanced Readers question (or any - Milliemil 13:04 Jul 4 (4)

• Yes, there in the instructors manual, too. nm - Stacy in NJ 13:25 Jul 4 (3)
  • So, Stacy... - Milliemil 14:36 Jul 4 (2)
    • Re: So, Stacy... - Stacy in NJ 15:40 Jul 4 (1)
      • Thanks so much, Stacy. nt - Milliemil 15:46 Jul 4 (0)

Anyone use The Teaching Company DVD's?? (m) - Connie in KY 13:01 Jul 4 (7)

• The American history ones by Linwood Thompson are fabulous. (m) - Raders Fan 16:36 Jul 4 (1)
  • And rising 5th grade dd will watch Thompson's World History next fall--what a hoot--costumes & all. nm - Carmen & Co. 23:01 Jul 4 (0)
• You might check at your library, if you want to see some before buying. - yvonne in ca 14:48 Jul 4 (0)
• I love them. My 6th and 8th graders and I will be watching several next yr - momof7 13:59 Jul 4 (2)
  • Thanks, they do sound good. I should probably wait, but those prices are very tempting. nt - Connie in KY 14:27 Jul 4 (1)
    • They are excellent for teaching you. I like watching them so I have a better understanding of what we are studying - momof7 16:33 Jul 4 (0)
• They are just videotaped lecures, but very good . . . - Momto5girls 13:44 Jul 4 (0)

Looking for advice on RS4K chem level I vs. pre-level I... - Laura in STL 12:51 Jul 4 (5)

• Thanks for the advice. This really helps! nt - Laura in STL 16:55 Jul 4 (0)
• I couldn't decide which level to use with my 2nd and 3rd graders... - Andrea in MA 16:43 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Looking for advice on RS4K chem level I vs. pre-level I... - captuhura 15:16 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm using Chemistry Prelevel 1 for a 1st and 3rd. I think it's perfect for these ages. Imore - Karie 13:03 Jul 4 (0)
• If you want one set of books, teach to the older student... - Betty 13:00 Jul 4 (0)

Question regarding SoTW & TOG - actvmom 12:37 Jul 4 (4)

• Re: Question regarding SoTW & TOG - actvmom 14:30 Jul 4 (2)
  • SL compared to TOG.... - siloam 17:31 Jul 4 (1)
    • Awesome analogy! I'm arranging my "TOG decor" this week -- move in next week! nt - 5wolfcubs 22:30 Jul 4 (0)
• TOG is different from SOTW. If you pick TOG you have to add books like SOTW to use it... - karenciavo 12:41 Jul 4 (0)

X-Post to High School Board - Walch Publishing Power Basics - Hoggirl 12:14 Jul 4 (0)

Help please. Singapore CWP 5 Decimals #19 - Sue in St Pete 12:06 Jul 4 (2)

• Well, we just finished Singapore 4B, but - Julie in MN 13:48 Jul 4 (0)
• Well... (m) - Kellin 12:31 Jul 4 (0)

I need advice for my ds who has some advanced abilities as well as some learning issues(m)... - Pajama Mama 12:03 Jul 4 (3)

• Sorry, that I didn't respond sooner-We had an unplanned party happen here(m)... - Pajama Mama 19:51 Jul 4 (0)
• You might try posting on the special needs board. You will probably find more experience from the women there. nt - momof7 13:36 Jul 4 (0)
• No advice but . . . - Jennefer @ SSA 13:31 Jul 4 (0)

Cross post from Special Needs Board: Has anyone used Bob Jones Homesat or DVd's with a middleschooler who has some learning difficulties? - Phyllis in MD 11:56 Jul 4 (0)

Moving with Math -- any users here who might offer comment? (sm) - Doran 11:54 Jul 4 (1)

• I'll share my thoughts about our experience... - Milliemil 14:24 Jul 4 (0)

To diagram or not to diagram....does it matter???? - Laura in OK 11:15 Jul 4 (3)

• I have a friend who is a high school English teacher and she doesn't teach diagramming... - Jeanne in MN 21:47 Jul 4 (0)
• I think there is a difference... - karenciavo 12:23 Jul 4 (1)
  • yeah. I would at least introduce diagramming [m] - Peek a Boo 21:59 Jul 4 (0)

Poll-Best spanish programs for 4th & 7th! What do you love ? What do you hate? - Classic Mom 10:57 Jul 4 (3)

• Didn't care for Powerglide Jr. My rising-5th gr. has used Rosetta Stone for 2 yrs. m - Vanna 20:08 Jul 4 (0)
• My 9 year old is doing really well with The Learnables. Affordable, too. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 19:57 Jul 4 (0)
• We love Visual Link Spanish. It's a computer program. Try their free demo lessons at this site. (link) - Kimandtheboys 13:14 Jul 4 (0)

Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Phonics and First Language Lessons - Lee 10:51 Jul 4 (5)

• OPGTR--- - Catherine 19:27 Jul 4 (0)
• Love both of these here, and never supplemented either--except to add readers when the kids start to read a little. nt - SLB 13:00 Jul 4 (0)
• I've used both - Di3kids 12:09 Jul 4 (0)
• FLL has 200 lessons - 100 each for first and second grade. - Jennefer @ SSA 11:34 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Phonics and First Language Lessons - Trivium Academy 11:26 Jul 4 (0)

What do you do when you know you have too much scheduled for the upcoming year (more) - MamaPapa 10:45 Jul 4 (21)

• Okay, I'll post what I have for curriculum, in the hopes that maybe even just writing it down may provide me some clarity! (more) - MamaPapa 12:31 Jul 4 (11)
  • Thanks so much, everyone! First let me say that it was really hard for me to put this out there for critique (more) - MamaPapa 18:34 Jul 4 (0)
  • Here's a sample schedule - Trivium Academy 17:03 Jul 4 (1)
    • Duh, forgot about what the co-op covered, ignore that part. ; ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:35 Jul 4 (0)
  • Re: Okay, I'll post what I have for curriculum, in the hopes that maybe even just writing it down may provide me some clarity! (more) - Greta Lea:) 16:02 Jul 4 (0)
  • Re: Okay, I'll post what I have for curriculum, in the hopes that maybe even just writing it down may provide me some clarity! (more) - Anne Marie 15:19 Jul 4 (0)
  • I don't have experience in all that much of what you are using... but a couple things - Debra in CO 14:12 Jul 4 (0)
  • Whoa.....I'm in overload reading it...... - momof7 13:47 Jul 4 (1)
    • Couple of other suggestions..... - momof7 13:57 Jul 4 (0)
  • This is what I see (m) - threelops 13:46 Jul 4 (0)
  • I think some of your timeframes are too big ... - AngieW in Texas 13:32 Jul 4 (0)
  • Trimming - Trivium Academy 13:26 Jul 4 (0)
• Can you save any of it for next year? nt - Daisy 12:30 Jul 4 (0)
• yes, it would help to know what you're using! I do think 5 1/2 hours of schoolwork is quite a bit for a 2nd grader - katilac 12:14 Jul 4 (2)
  • I really like your idea of rotating-it's harder to do with only 4 days though. I LOVE (more) - MamaPapa 12:40 Jul 4 (1)
    • exactly; just tweak as needed - katilac 16:42 Jul 4 (0)
• Try what you have and your child will help you streamline it. - Trivium Academy 11:22 Jul 4 (2)
  • This has worked for me, but also at that age you can choose to do some of the more "elective" subjects (e.g., art, music, critical thinking...I don't know what you have, but this would be on my list) on a rotating basis every 8-12 weeks. nt - PameLA in VA 11:37 Jul 4 (1)
    • Happily, art and music will be in the co-op! But katilac mentioned rotating too, like for hist. and sci, and I love that idea! nt - MamaPapa 12:42 Jul 4 (0)
• I tend to overschedule too... so me saying anything to you is a bit like - Debra in CO 11:10 Jul 4 (0)
• I am in the same boat- But I am trying out a different subject each week in the summer to estimate how long - Classic Mom 10:57 Jul 4 (0)

(LFBC) Landmark Baptist's "Introduction to World History"-anyone know anything about this? - Julie in CA 10:15 Jul 4 (3)

• I'll try to describe it for you... - Sabrina in NY 13:07 Jul 4 (2)
  • Thank you so much! (more) - Julie in CA 13:29 Jul 4 (1)
    • That's exactly how I'm planning to use it (more...) - Sabrina in NY 13:53 Jul 4 (0)

Question about Minimus Latin? Activity Sheets available on DVD for download? (more) - Mariann in Va 8:49 Jul 4 (0)

Anyone learning or planning to learn Hebrew? - Quiver0f10 8:49 Jul 4 (11)

• Thanks, people, for the info, plus for Quiverof10 - Karin 16:52 Jul 4 (0)
• Oy, vey! Don't get me started thinking about another language! LOL Hebrew would be fun, I think...(nt) - Colleen 16:21 Jul 4 (0)
• we are learning Hebrew - susie in tx 10:01 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thank you. I saved this site, too. Looks like some good materials for the kids there too nt - Quiver0f10 12:50 Jul 4 (0)
• I found this.... - HeatherinTenn 9:59 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks, this does look good. I bookmarked it nt - Quiver0f10 12:45 Jul 4 (0)
• I took it in college, tough language to learn!!!! But it would be great if you wanted to really understand the Bible.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 9:03 Jul 4 (4)
  • That's why I wanted to learn( Bible), but I did hear it's very hard to do - Quiver0f10 9:32 Jul 4 (3)
    • I may be wrong but . . . - Julie in Austin 10:36 Jul 4 (1)
      • I don'tknow. I didn't really look at it because I didn't want to use the program anyways nt - Quiver0f10 12:42 Jul 4 (0)
    • Have you ever seen this link? (inside) - Dayle in Guatemala 9:46 Jul 4 (0)

French vs. Spanish vs. Latin? - Kellin 8:39 Jul 4 (4)

• adding French or Spanish is easier after some Latin. nt - Peela 16:27 Jul 4 (0)
• I think it's fun to learn a language together as a family...(m) - Kimandtheboys 13:29 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Languages - Trivium Academy 9:41 Jul 4 (0)
• It depends on your goals... - Dayle in Guatemala 9:01 Jul 4 (0)

Should I do the tests (5th gr) for vocabulary from classial roots - Julie in TX 8:25 Jul 4 (1)

• Ds did the tests - VFCR A..nm - Lyn NoCA 11:17 Jul 4 (0)

We've started back to school...Let the mummification process begin...m. - cbb_momof3 8:23 Jul 4 (1)

• LOL! I was thinking mummification of the students--oh yeah, that's PUBLIC school kids...jk! nt - Chris in VA 14:49 Jul 4 (0)

What is the difference between the older Saxon and the newer 4th edition? ( Saxon 7/6) Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 7:05 Jul 4 (0)

Classic Starts books? Are these worthy retellings/abridged versions of the classics? (m) - threelops 6:46 Jul 4 (4)

• We've enjoyed quite a few! Like The Call of the Wild, Black Beauty and Little Women... - Leigh Ann 15:57 Jul 4 (0)
• My dd loved these! It also took away any apprehension she had about reading the unabridged versions because she already knew and liked the story. (nt) - Laura in OH 8:24 Jul 4 (0)
• I don't know about "Classic Starts" but can recommend the All Through the Ages or TruthQuest guides to help with selection.(nt) - Tami 7:23 Jul 4 (1)
  • Links... - Tami 7:32 Jul 4 (0)

Is it me or do others get intimidated by Artistic Pursuits (4-6) when they tell you to find an object of interest then draw it? more.. - Christy in CO 6:46 Jul 4 (5)

• My boys needed specific drawing instruction, so we dropped Artistic Pursuits and went with Draw Squad. Success! (nt) - Lori D. 9:48 Jul 4 (0)
• Something of interest = matchbox cars and dolls,Legos and ear rings, bbguns and high heeled shoes. - Jean in Wisc 8:24 Jul 4 (1)
  • Exactly! It doesn't have to be a big deal...they rise to whatevery expectation we give them. nt - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 8:26 Jul 4 (0)
• Here's our experience - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 7:17 Jul 4 (1)
  • Barb, I'm interested in Harmony Art, but have a question......... - OKCyndi 12:41 Jul 4 (0)

Looking for free online children's logic puzzles to print out - Dawn K 6:36 Jul 4 (10)

• I did this . . . - Julie in Austin 6:41 Jul 4 (9)
  • I haven't sorted logic for my boys -- I'd love a copy as well.. - Sweetpeach 18:13 Jul 4 (0)
  • Sorry forgot the email, here it is - EgoElfWife 18:08 Jul 4 (0)
  • I would like this too! Email enclosed. Thanks In Advance, Elf nt - EgoElfWife 18:07 Jul 4 (0)
  • I would also like a copy. Thanks. - KidsHappen 15:25 Jul 4 (0)
  • I'd love this -- thanks so much! - Dawn K 10:32 Jul 4 (0)
  • I would love this too, thanks!....nt except for email - KC 10:20 Jul 4 (0)
  • May I have it too please. - Hannah 10:04 Jul 4 (0)
  • Julie in Austin, I'd love to get this by email, too. Thanks! - mom2abcd 9:24 Jul 4 (0)
  • I'd love a copy! Email enclosed. Thanks for the offer! - OKCyndi 7:18 Jul 4 (0)

Colleen or any other Sonlight with mulitple children experts - could you help with this thread? - one l michele 5:32 Jul 4 (5)

• Couple of questions first...(m) - Colleen 16:18 Jul 4 (1)
  • I have Core C in hand and will start Aug. 1st (M) - one l michele 17:20 Jul 4 (0)
• Hmm! Well.....I'm definitely not an expert (m) - LindaOz 6:57 Jul 4 (1)
  • I agree with this . . more than one core may be the answer. - JanOH 13:00 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Colleen or any other Sonlight with mulitple children experts - could you help with this thread? - Michele 6:54 Jul 4 (0)

Has anyone seen Sonlight's new Grammar Ace in person? Opinions please? nt - Amy in OH 5:25 Jul 4 (4)

• I assume you've looked at the online sample...(m) - Colleen 15:59 Jul 4 (0)
• Amy, do you have specific questions? - Debra in CO 9:10 Jul 4 (2)
  • Looking at this for my 4th grade ds.... - Amy in OH 13:32 Jul 4 (1)
    • That helps :) And YES, that is basically my plan. - Debra in CO 14:34 Jul 4 (0)

Do I need to add map/geography to SL core C for 1st grader? - Sandy Redding 5:20 Jul 4 (2)

• I don't. My guys pick up geography through reading and discussion. (nt) - Colleen 15:56 Jul 4 (0)
• We just read with a large globe at our elbow - Laura in China 5:26 Jul 4 (0)

I'm crazy because...2) I'm attracted to Sonlight's new LA program but am involved in a long-time, solid relationship with Rod & Staff English...(m) - Colleen 2:21 Jul 4 (14)

• Okay. I'm crazy, too. I'm sticking with R&S for grammar and adding in SL LA, because I'm loving the look of it this year. :P nt - imeverywoman 14:03 Jul 4 (1)
  • But the question for both of us is, how to combine the two? (m) - Colleen 15:53 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm with you... - Brenda in MA 11:05 Jul 4 (1)
  • The tie-in to history is an attraction, yes...(m) - Colleen 15:48 Jul 4 (0)
• Maybe it's just a summer fling....do you have anything new to look forward to when school starts? sm - Zee 7:44 Jul 4 (1)
  • I really am looking forward to a new school year, regardless of what whether we use R&S or Sonlight's LA or both...(m) - Colleen 15:41 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: Colleen, I can help with this one! m - Ashley 7:43 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks, Ashley...(m) - Colleen 15:45 Jul 4 (0)
• I had an affair with Sonlight LA after a long-term monogamous relationship with RS....... - OKCyndi 7:41 Jul 4 (1)
  • I agree that the systematic approach to R&S can be a potential downfall...(m) - Colleen 15:36 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm attracted to the new SL LA too - I've been pushing them for something like this for years! - Laura in China 4:19 Jul 4 (3)
  • Decisions, decisions! (nt) - Colleen 15:55 Jul 4 (0)
  • What does Galore Park do for English, Laura? Why do you like it? nt - OKCyndi 7:25 Jul 4 (1)
    • Let me count the ways that I love GP English! - Laura in China 18:51 Jul 4 (0)

I'm crazy because...1) I desperately want to order "First Year French" from Memoria Press even though I've never had an interest in French and have enough on our foreign language plate anyway...(m) - Colleen 2:12 Jul 4 (6)

• How's this...by learning Latin you are laying a foundation that will make further language study a piece of cake later on. They will develop a love a language from your enthusiasm and I would be surprised if they didn't learn it on their own.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:26 Jul 4 (1)
  • Ah, but this is about *me*, Dayle. I wanna use that program; it's just so darn endearing. LOL (nt) - Colleen 15:33 Jul 4 (0)
• If it makes you feel any better, (m) - threelops 8:01 Jul 4 (0)
• Who's to say that it wouldn't be fun to drop English grammar for an entire year and do French instead?!...: ).....nt - Tami, who is obviously NO help 7:53 Jul 4 (0)
• I think that one of teh hardest parts of homeschooling is not being able to do it ALL. nt - Peela 4:41 Jul 4 (0)
• Isn't it funny the way we yearn for things? - Laura in China 2:15 Jul 4 (0)

Has anybody had experience with noth TOG and SL? - Catherine in AL 22:27 Jul 3 (12)

• another SL switched to TOG here... - LaurainKs 16:40 Jul 4 (0)
• Sounds like for your needs SL is better.... - siloam 11:48 Jul 4 (2)
  • Re: Sounds like for your needs SL is better.... - Shelly 22:22 Jul 4 (1)
    • I am at the end of year 2, so I am using the classic... - siloam 22:30 Jul 4 (0)
• I have used both..... but we chose to stay with TOG... its what I want and need.... sm - LisaWA 11:30 Jul 4 (0)
• Used SL and now will use TOG Redesigned (m) - Christina in Space Coast 8:54 Jul 4 (0)
• Did Sonlight for 1 year, TOG for 3 and now back to SL for the second year in a row. - JanOH 8:19 Jul 4 (1)
  • OK..this is helping - Catherine in AL 8:29 Jul 4 (0)
• Sonlight is better for me... - GVA 3:58 Jul 4 (2)
  • Wasn't aware TOG was more prep work... - Catherine in AL 8:24 Jul 4 (1)
    • didn't read this before I posted... - LaurainKs 16:49 Jul 4 (0)
• Not exactly, but I'll be using TOG for the first time this year and will be adding more literature from the SL list. nt - PameLA in VA 3:54 Jul 4 (0)

Q about Prentice Hall Science /Explorer - Peek a Boo 22:23 Jul 3 (6)

• What's this dirt cheap cd and workbook thing? Spill, please! nt - OKCyndi 7:45 Jul 4 (2)
  • All you want to know - Sue in St Pete 10:53 Jul 4 (1)
    • yeah --not all of them had the same options and supplements, but i ordered the ones that did. nt - Peek a Boo 22:14 Jul 4 (0)
• I recently purchased a 15 book set from *bay.... - NYSue 5:16 Jul 4 (0)
• Can you tell me about dirt cheap? My SE circa 2000 are lettered (m) - Coffee Bean 5:11 Jul 4 (1)
  • she found them at the thrift store --the whole box of about a dozen [w/ TM's!] for ....$5? :-) nt - Peek a Boo 22:08 Jul 4 (0)

MFW question - Amanda 21:18 Jul 3 (2)

• We're using adv. with a soon to be 7 year old who's reading well. MFW's 1st grade would be way too easy. nt - bethben 7:25 Jul 4 (0)
• some ideas - crystal 5:49 Jul 4 (0)

Ancients or Middle ages and other questions - Karen 20:56 Jul 3 (3)

• To make things easier, I would have them both doing middle ages (m) - Sheralyn 21:40 Jul 3 (0)
• It seems like that's a good idea... - Strawberry Queen 21:27 Jul 3 (1)
  • A bit about him - Karen 21:41 Jul 3 (0)

has anyone successfully used Drawing with Children as their art program sm - Strawberry Queen 20:55 Jul 3 (4)

• Yes. It really is excellent, although definitely not pick up and go... - Deb in PA 5:33 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm using it with 6yods right now. I like it, there's a schedule you can follow at Paula's Archives that is helpful so far. nt - Kristiana 23:11 Jul 3 (0)
• I have used it successfully with my boys - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 22:10 Jul 3 (1)
  • Gorgeous flowers on your blog, Barb! nt - Kristiana 23:10 Jul 3 (0)

Someone below (threelops?) mentioned a curriculum called, "How to Introduce Your Child to Classical Music in 52 Easy Lessons"... (m) - Lisa in southern MD 20:52 Jul 3 (8)

• Rainbowresource.com has it too. nt - ilovemy6kids 7:30 Jul 4 (5)
  • Can someone help me find this at Rainbow? I've tried all kinds of searches, and just can't locate it! TIA! nt - Debra in CO 11:28 Jul 4 (3)
    • I entered the catalogue number and is no longer available. I got the following error message - Hannah 11:33 Jul 4 (2)
      • Thanks, Hannah! Not the answer I wanted :( but I appreciate the effort! nt - Debra in CO 11:50 Jul 4 (1)
        • I just bought it there at the end of April. It was on the site as (m) - threelops 12:43 Jul 4 (0)
  • Oh my ~ why didn't I think of that??? Thanks! nt - Lisa in southern MD 7:48 Jul 4 (0)
• This is available from emmanuel books... - Katie in Ny 4:53 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks! I had done a search there before I posted and hadn't found it, but just did now! (You have to look under "Fine Arts" ~ doesn't come up on Search). nt - Lisa in southern MD 6:47 Jul 4 (0)

I'm planning logic now, but when are you planning to formally teach Rhetoric? -m - Kathie in VA 20:06 Jul 3 (0)

I've been looking with interest at Exploration Education. I have some questions!! more - Karie 19:32 Jul 3 (8)

• I have the exact same ages, and I fold the younger in. He sits in on the computer ... - Kimber 19:36 Jul 3 (7)
  • Kimber, a question, please - Hoggirl 7:07 Jul 4 (2)
    • We will finish it over the 07-08 school year. We started it, but stopped for the summer... - Kimber 7:49 Jul 4 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Hoggirl 11:18 Jul 4 (0)
  • Thanks! Do you sit with them when they do the lesson, or do you just check on them periodically? more - Karie 19:40 Jul 3 (3)
    • Well, she doesnt want me involved. But since our computer is near the kitchen, I stay near without it being obvious. After the experiment. ... - Kimber 20:22 Jul 3 (2)
      • Thanks, Kimber-by the way, love the copybooks!! nt - Karie 20:52 Jul 3 (1)
        • Thanks Karie. : o) nt - Kimber 21:35 Jul 3 (0)

Latin: What equals one year of high school Latin? (more inside) - Trivium Academy 19:14 Jul 3 (10)

• I think using the National Latin Exam syllabus as an outline makes sense... - abbeyej 19:47 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thank you Abbeyej, I didn't even think of the exam. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:53 Jul 3 (1)
    • BTW, the Intro exam is not a first year of high school -- Latin 1 is... nt - abbeyej 20:11 Jul 3 (0)
• That is somewhat arbitrary. Different answer from different schools. - Lh. 19:40 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm sorry I found MP's answer about this but is there other programs? - Trivium Academy 19:26 Jul 3 (5)
  • I've been gathering this type of info also -m - Kathie in VA 19:41 Jul 3 (4)
    • Which *level* of the National Latin Exam? - abbeyej 21:45 Jul 3 (2)
      • My ds (6th gr) took the "Intro to Latin" exam after doing about 8 chapters in LCT I. He scored 36/40 (national avg 31).(m) - Basketmaker Amy 9:39 Jul 4 (0)
      • Good question. I don't know. -m - Kathie in VA 22:14 Jul 3 (0)
    • Thank you Kathy, this is very useful! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:52 Jul 3 (0)

And, related to my question below: What are your time-wasters and how do you motivate yourself to move forward and *get it done*? nt - Yvette 19:07 Jul 3 (35)

• My kids interrupting when I am teaching another child. I have to stop and go back a couple of minutes to re-group my thoughts. - momof7 16:15 Jul 4 (0)
• My biggest motivator was getting a part-time afternoon job and having a DEADLINE to get chores and school done each day. ; )....nt - Tami, who replaced internet addiction a severe scrapbooking habit! 7:36 Jul 4 (0)
• Here's another...sometimes I am driven to making sure we have enough of the right kind of "product" from a history or science topic that we get bogged down much longer than necessary. More - PameLA in VA 5:03 Jul 4 (8)
  • Could you make one day a week just for "projects"? Don't get... - Donna A. 8:36 Jul 4 (1)
    • Would you believe that notebook/scrapbook pages were scheduled for Friday mornings in last year's planner? MORE - PameLA in VA 11:50 Jul 4 (0)
  • I could identify with many of your points! (m) - Yvette 7:38 Jul 4 (3)
    • Exactly! Note to self...children are just UG and we'll see this 2 two more times before they are released into the wild! nt - PameLA in VA 11:46 Jul 4 (0)
    • Wow! Paragraph two made me think you've been inside my head. I thought I was alone in this. nt - Zee 8:38 Jul 4 (1)
      • I did too... (m) - Yvette 17:43 Jul 4 (0)
  • I have similar tendencies - too detailed and thorough, so we take too long with resources. (sight) nt. - Zee 7:34 Jul 4 (1)
    • Um...that was supposed to be a big (SIGH). :-P nt - Zee 8:36 Jul 4 (0)
• Thanks for sharing these! (m) - Yvette 22:03 Jul 3 (0)
• no being totally prepared (wait, let me just print this out...) -nt - Kathie in VA 20:14 Jul 3 (3)
  • Me four! My goal this summer is to plan it ALL out because I know it gets done efficiently and with more fun when I do. There is nothing worse than... - PameLA in VA 4:50 Jul 4 (0)
  • Yep, I think this is the biggie I need to tackle *first* - thanks! nt - Yvette 22:06 Jul 3 (0)
  • I'll have to second this one... - Katrina 21:44 Jul 3 (0)
• oh, no question about it- spending time on the computer reading about homeschooling. nt - Peela 19:49 Jul 3 (7)
  • Definitely (nt) - Laura in China 2:07 Jul 4 (0)
  • yup me too:-) nt - Strawberry Queen 20:58 Jul 3 (0)
  • Having my internet not working for a couple of days after vacation showed me quite clearly that I am FAR more productive without computer access! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:19 Jul 3 (1)
    • a solution...<grin>...Broadbent. My computer now works EVERYWHERE! <uh oh> nt - Linda in NM 6:34 Jul 4 (0)
  • Shhh...you're not supposed to say that outloud or even admit it! *grin* nt - Trivium Academy (who is obviously very guilty of this) 20:08 Jul 3 (0)
  • Hands down. nt - imeverywoman 20:06 Jul 3 (0)
  • Same here nt - Karen 19:52 Jul 3 (0)
• Biggest time-waster so far, trying to make something simple more complicated thinking it will be more educational. - Trivium Academy 19:32 Jul 3 (6)
  • Aww, shucks! You mean... - Yvette 22:13 Jul 3 (0)
  • I can only wish - my girls LOVE to bake cookies, or anything else, from scratch. I hate baking cookies. Is this a sign that I shouldn't homeschool? ;-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 20:18 Jul 3 (3)
    • It's probably a sign that you are slim and trim! Cookies, schmmookies.(nt) - Tami 7:50 Jul 4 (0)
    • I hate baking cookies too! Give me brownies or a cake to bake every time. - Dawn K 6:33 Jul 4 (0)
    • No, it means you'll equip your dds with life skills for them to learn on their own. Ha! nt - Trivium Academy 20:19 Jul 3 (0)
  • Totally! That is me. - Karen K. in Tx 20:04 Jul 3 (0)
• My biggest time waster is trying to decide "what" to do..then tweaking the heck out of it...curriculum wise, rather than just picking something and going with it...sigh.... - Mommyfaithe 19:11 Jul 3 (3)
  • I feel that I must have multiple sources for everything. I try to do too much...,leading to burnout..nt - Ellen moving to VA 6:40 Jul 4 (0)
  • biggest time waster= second guessing and doubting!nt - Johanna 19:26 Jul 3 (1)
    • Amen to that! nt - Trivium Academy 19:27 Jul 3 (0)

Some questions about planning, pre-reading and preparing for your homeschool (m) - Yvette 19:04 Jul 3 (7)

• I do a few things (m) - angela in ohio 20:54 Jul 3 (4)
  • WOW! You have me so inspired that it CAN be done if you're willing to put in the time! (more) - MamaPapa 6:57 Jul 4 (0)
  • ok, wow, I am impressed, and inspired- that is my ideal, but I fall far short. nt - Peela 4:55 Jul 4 (1)
    • Me too! One trick I *am* doing with my 7th grader's literature.... - Rhondabee 5:22 Jul 4 (0)
  • Thank goodness - I am not crazy! (m) - Yvette 21:06 Jul 3 (0)
• I do as much planning and preparation as I can manage over the summer. - Jenny in Florida 19:15 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thank you Jenny - this was very helpful... - Yvette 20:30 Jul 3 (0)

Yea! UPS just delivered my PHP order a few hours ago; I got FLL3... - Karen K. in Tx 18:50 Jul 3 (2)

• Is your FLL3 a hardcover? nt - john1verse1 19:17 Jul 3 (1)
  • No, I don't think a hardcover is available... - Karen K. in Tx 20:02 Jul 3 (0)

karenciavo, how much time do your boys devote to studying Greek? (m) - imeverywoman 18:47 Jul 3 (1)

• Sorry, I just now saw this post. Well, we spend... - karenciavo 12:37 Jul 4 (0)

Henty Historical Novels--what age range are these appropriate for? Thanks. nt - Linda in NY 18:33 Jul 3 (0)

guerber history of the ancient world - Di3kids 18:29 Jul 3 (1)

• I bought this thinking it was a history of the whole ancient world (except Greece and Rome). - MeganP 1:17 Jul 4 (0)

Starting Latin in 7th grade, what to use (m) - Karen 18:22 Jul 3 (9)

• Someday, my Latin will come <grin>... - Linda in NM 6:36 Jul 4 (0)
• I would use Cambridge latin course-used it for my ds... - Catherine 5:39 Jul 4 (0)
• I would use Latin Prep...my 8th grader & 6th grader enjoy it.... - Anita 1:12 Jul 4 (6)
  • This looks wonderful! Is there anyplace in the states to get this?.. - Kelly on the prairie 5:57 Jul 4 (4)
    • There's a company called horriblebooks.com that it doing an import order - Laura in China of the Galore Park Gang 6:02 Jul 4 (3)
      • Kelly, I don't think having done Prima Latina will make any difference... - Anita 17:51 Jul 4 (1)
        • Sorry, should have been under Kelly's post nt. - Anita 17:51 Jul 4 (0)
      • Thanks! What a neat site you recommended! nt - Kelly on the prairie 8:08 Jul 4 (0)
  • I like Latin Prep a lot - Minimus is going to be too simple (m) - Laura in China 2:13 Jul 4 (0)

Does anyone have a timeframe for each chapter of SOTW 3? - Laura 18:21 Jul 3 (1)

• Take thee to www.paulasarchives.com and hit SOTW Resources (link) - Trivium Academy 18:39 Jul 3 (0)

OhElizabeth, a couple of questions about math for you (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:53 Jul 3 (2)

• There was a similar thread either farther down this board or on the last. - Ida 7:08 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks Ida! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:19 Jul 4 (0)

Cross-post from special needs board: Has anyone used "Seeing Stars" or "Visualizing and Verbalizing" from Lindamood-Bell? - Phyllis in MD 17:53 Jul 3 (2)

• Re: Cross-post from special needs board: Has anyone used "Seeing Stars" or "Visualizing and Verbalizing" from Lindamood-Bell? - Classic Mom 18:01 Jul 3 (1)
  • You've got mail! NT - Phyllis in MD 19:54 Jul 3 (0)

3rd grade plans-How do I know when we've had enough phonics? - awanama 17:38 Jul 3 (3)

• Oh, I forgot to say that she struggles with spelling because she tries to spell everything phonetically nt - awanama 18:02 Jul 3 (1)
  • maybe she needs a more *complete* phonics approach [m] - Peek a Boo 21:58 Jul 3 (0)
• Part time phonics? - Karen 17:45 Jul 3 (0)

Story of Science - Karen 17:00 Jul 3 (7)

• I like them and my dh keeps stealing them . . . - Stephanie Z 9:43 Jul 4 (0)
• Aristotle Leads the Way is ordered! - Karen 18:10 Jul 3 (0)
• I've thoroughly enjoyed them. This year my 12 yr old read the first one and loved it! nt - Ria 17:48 Jul 3 (0)
• I just read the first one and I loved it! (m) - Laura in CA 17:36 Jul 3 (3)
  • Do you think a 12 yo could read them? - Karen 17:47 Jul 3 (2)
    • Absolutely (m) - Ria 17:49 Jul 3 (1)
      • Great! - Karen 17:51 Jul 3 (0)

Critical Thinking for 7th - Karen 16:41 Jul 3 (3)

• Not a program, but we've enjoyed the following for critical thinking in the middle school years... - Lori D. 17:45 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks! - Karen 17:50 Jul 3 (1)
    • Just a quick note on Case of Red Herrings was designed to be used... - Lori D. 21:35 Jul 3 (0)

Combining R&S English 3 with PLL. Help! - Daisy 16:41 Jul 3 (0)

Canadians, I've got a curriculum question - Karen 16:34 Jul 3 (3)

• The Story of Canada by Lunn/Moore - Terri in NS 4:26 Jul 4 (1)
  • I've flipped through this book and like the looks of it as well (nt) - TinQC 6:14 Jul 4 (0)
• what are you wanting to do? ...... - Strawberry Queen 21:09 Jul 3 (0)

Typing instructor versions - Jill 16:28 Jul 3 (0)

In what grade would you/did you invest in a decent microscope? Any good suggestions? TIA!! nt - Momto5girls 16:18 Jul 3 (3)

• Get a Brock!! Any age is a good time to start... - Jeanne in MN 22:04 Jul 4 (0)
• We got one when my oldest was in 4th.. I got a deal through Carolina Scientific (m) - Jenny in Atl 17:46 Jul 3 (1)
  • What are some top features to look for in purchasing a microscope? - Jean in CA 5:09 Jul 4 (0)

We love Math U See but want to supplement with something to catch what MUS misses. Any suggestions? - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 16:04 Jul 3 (7)

• We are usine CLE because dd needs more review.(nt) - Tami 7:17 Jul 4 (0)
• Thanks so much gals! I so appreciate your opinions! (nt) - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 21:02 Jul 3 (0)
• We hit it from the MUS, Singapore and R&S perspectives. Yes, we are crazy. nt - imeverywoman 18:33 Jul 3 (0)
• Our plan with MUS includes. . . - Pegasus 16:59 Jul 3 (1)
  • Similar here... - Sue in St Pete 19:15 Jul 3 (0)
• We're using Singapore because - Karin 16:10 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: We love Math U See but want to supplement with something to catch what MUS misses. Any suggestions? - Pam L 16:08 Jul 3 (0)

Fallacy Detective or Introductory Logic - Di3kids 16:00 Jul 3 (4)

• You've all helped me to decide... it's Fallacy Detective for us!! Thank you, thank you! nt - Di3kids 20:19 Jul 3 (0)
• First, which do you want to do, formal logic, or informal logic? - RIa 19:08 Jul 3 (0)
• Fallacy Detective and Thinking Toolbox are great introductions... - Lori D. 17:49 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Fallacy Detective or Introductory Logic - Pam L 16:07 Jul 3 (0)

Typing - Di3kids 14:30 Jul 3 (8)

• There is a free site on-line, my dd loves it... - Marsha SC 3:47 Jul 4 (1)
  • We use this too-a great place to start.nt. - Ida 7:10 Jul 4 (0)
• Sponge Bob. Yes Sponge Bob. My kids liked it, begged to do it, completed it and each type over 33 words per minute. nt - Corb 20:07 Jul 3 (1)
  • I completely agree. I usually don't turn to Sponge Bob for my educational needs, but this program is great! - Debbie in Austin 20:22 Jul 3 (0)
• thanks!-just ordered Typing Instructor - Di3kids 15:54 Jul 3 (1)
  • I ordered too! - Karen 17:02 Jul 3 (0)
• We liked Typing Instructor Deluxe. (NT) - Michelle near Mt. Rainier 15:05 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Typing - Lori in MN 14:48 Jul 3 (0)

Has anyone done Runkle's Geography? Would it be OK for a 4th grader? TIA. (nt) - buddhabelly 14:25 Jul 3 (6)

• That's very helpful, thank you. That's what I needed to know! (nt) - buddhabelly 17:14 Jul 3 (0)
• We did it. Very good program, but I think it would be too difficult for a 4th grader. - Claire 14:45 Jul 3 (4)
  • may I piggyback with another Runkle's question...? - Nicole M 17:14 Jul 3 (2)
    • The hardback textbook really is considered physical geography, - Claire 18:10 Jul 3 (1)
      • thank you, that's very helpful! nt - Nicole M 19:22 Jul 3 (0)
  • I agree. nt - Karin 16:10 Jul 3 (0)

Timeframe for each chapter - Laura Bradley 14:21 Jul 3 (0)

Exploring Creation with Chemistry on sale today only at cbd.com - mom2abcd 14:11 Jul 3 (0)

Thinking of possible routes of combining dc in Sonlight in the future...ideas? - Lillian 14:09 Jul 3 (5)

• I'm considering trying Sonlight for the first time also. - Lolly 18:40 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm also curious - (M) - one_l_michele 15:27 Jul 3 (2)
  • I responded to Lillian on the SL board, but for you... - Debra in CO 7:54 Jul 4 (1)
    • Thank you Debra! (M) - one l michele 13:19 Jul 4 (0)
• Re: No suggestions, but you might want to ask Colleen. She's my Sonlight expert and her dc are around the same ages as yours. nt - Ashley 14:22 Jul 3 (0)

I wanted to thank whoever mentioned Kinko's a while back. I went last night and go 20 books done for $10.50 plus tax. Thanks, Elf nt - EgoElfWife 14:06 Jul 3 (3)

• What did you have done to the books? If it's taking off bindings, I need to take a trip to Kinkos--lol. nm - Carmen & Co. 16:19 Jul 3 (2)
  • They cut the edge off of my straight edged books. Not my spiral bound or anything like that, those I do myself. nt - EgoElfWife 21:12 Jul 3 (0)
  • Our Office Depot cuts bindings off at no charge. - mom2abcd 18:51 Jul 3 (0)

Denise in NE, question about Rainbow Science - Di3kids 13:41 Jul 3 (0)

Any Math-U-See users? Do you recommend it? - Heidi in WI 13:36 Jul 3 (13)

• If I were you, I would definitely try MUS! (nt) - Tami 7:18 Jul 4 (0)
• Thanks for the replies!!! Sounds like MUS is just what I am looking for! (nt) - Heidi in WI 20:59 Jul 3 (0)
• We like it because it helps my visual spatial dd (m) - Karin 16:13 Jul 3 (0)
• We've used MUS from K through Zeta. Here's my review... - Sue in St Pete 15:46 Jul 3 (0)
• I would actually start with Primer and then go to Alpha , (more) - EgoElfWife 14:04 Jul 3 (5)
  • I would buy the Primer teacher's video and the Primer student book (m) - john1verse1 18:38 Jul 3 (0)
  • So I should just order the student books for Primer?(nt) - Heidi in WI 14:09 Jul 3 (2)
    • If you're not familiar with MUS, I'd suggest the video - Karin 16:47 Jul 3 (0)
    • If you can afford to order Primer and Alpha at the same time do that, and then if you feel ready to move into alpha you'll have it. nt - r 16:46 Jul 3 (0)
  • I 2nd the vote for primer, and building her confidence, and take it slow. Remember math is a tool for you to teach your child. nt - r 14:07 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Any Math-U-See users? Do you recommend it? - HollyDay 13:47 Jul 3 (2)
  • Alpha is adition and subtraction of single digits, Beta is addition and subtraction of multi digits with borrowing and regrouping. nt - Marie in OH 15:07 Jul 3 (0)
  • Alpha also goes into subtraction. nt - Mandy in WY 13:58 Jul 3 (0)

Are the Singapore Interactive Workbooks consumable? - Sandra 13:34 Jul 3 (2)

• Yup (m) - erica 13:55 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks! Just what I needed to know. Sandra (nt) - Sandra 14:28 Jul 3 (0)

Early math help please - Alison in KY 13:26 Jul 3 (7)

• It sounds like he isn't ready for something that abstract yet. . . - TinQC 5:39 Jul 4 (0)
• Knowing how to add 2 numbers using the columns is not the same skill as... - Karen K. in Tx 20:14 Jul 3 (0)
• developmentally, - john1verse1 19:15 Jul 3 (0)
• Have you had him (m) - threelops 16:15 Jul 3 (0)
• Have you tried teaching him one-ty, two-ty, three-ty, four-ty, etc. more - EgoElfWife 14:02 Jul 3 (2)
  • Re: Have you tried teaching him one-ty, two-ty, three-ty, four-ty, etc. more - Alison in KY 15:58 Jul 3 (1)
    • Tell him to ignore the numbers ten, twenty, thirty, and to think of them as one-ty, two-ty, three-ty. more - EgoElfWife 21:04 Jul 3 (0)

RS4K Physics 1 - Karen 13:11 Jul 3 (7)

• We've used Chem1 & Bio1 and will do Phys1 next . . - Stephanie Z 9:54 Jul 4 (0)
• what is "RS4K"? nt - Pam L 16:11 Jul 3 (1)
  • Real Science 4Kids - Karen 16:24 Jul 3 (0)
• We used RS4K Physics 1 for 4th grade - Sue in St Pete 15:53 Jul 3 (1)
  • I loved the chemistry but my experience of the physics was similar to yours (nt) - Laura in China 17:44 Jul 3 (0)
• haven't done this, but - Hoggirl 13:21 Jul 3 (1)
  • Exploration Education - Karen 17:39 Jul 3 (0)

I plan according to the longest curriculum, which is SOTW by chapter. - Trivium Academy 13:03 Jul 3 (2)

• Oops. Supposed to be under Jennefer's post! nt - Trivium Academy 13:03 Jul 3 (1)
  • Love your new floors. They are beautiful. My dream is to have floors the color of dirt! lol - Jennefer @ SSA 13:37 Jul 3 (0)

I am debating between R&S first or Mcruffy 1st for math...anyone have experience or advice to offer...m - Johanna 13:02 Jul 3 (12)

• Thanks ladies!This thread was so helpful, it is clear to me that R&S probably wont work, i think we are going with Mcruffy afterall! nt - Johanna 6:57 Jul 4 (0)
• Johanna, I loved R & S math too, but ds hated it... - Pat in MI 4:00 Jul 4 (3)
  • thank you Pat, I appreciate your wisdom:-)nt - Johanna 6:53 Jul 4 (2)
    • BTW, i responded to your MFW 1st post below! check it out! nt - Johanna 7:02 Jul 4 (1)
      • Thanks for your response! (nt) - Pat in MI 16:58 Jul 4 (0)
• Wow, I just posted below on how much I love Rod and Staff, but... - DeeinFL 17:24 Jul 3 (3)
  • you are welcome! And if you get it...more - DeeinFL 19:57 Jul 3 (1)
    • oops, this was supposed to go under Johanna's post. nt. - DeeinFL 19:59 Jul 3 (0)
  • thanks, i love that children come out of R&S cemented in thier facts (which is why i am pulled towards it) - johanna 17:33 Jul 3 (0)
• I cannot recommend R & S math - Heidi in WI 13:42 Jul 3 (2)
  • Re: I cannot recommend R & S math - Josie 14:15 Jul 3 (1)
    • Sorry, should have been under the OP... :-( NT - Josie 14:15 Jul 3 (0)

Poll: How many weeks do you plan for your school year? 36, 40, something completely different? Trying to decide how many weeks to plan for first grade. :) - Jennefer @ SSA 12:50 Jul 3 (28)

• We are planning on 45 weeks of 4 days, with 3 weeks off in December for Christmas. And probably a month for planning for next year. We'll see..... nt Elf - EgoElfWife 11:46 Jul 4 (0)
• My revised plan, to make planning easier on me... (m) - Colleen in SEVA 9:46 Jul 4 (0)
• We divide into three 12-week terms - 10 of history/2 of science. We also do science over the summer.(nt) - Tami 7:41 Jul 4 (0)
• We do 48 4 day weeks...nt - KC 5:50 Jul 4 (0)
• 42 weeks: 6 terms of 7 weeks each, year round. - Shari 5:17 Jul 4 (0)
• I plan for 40 - 36 for regular studies and the extra 4 for review and/or catch-up work (n/t) - Laurie in VA 5:16 Jul 4 (0)
• 40 weeks (4 ten week terms) and we go year round.nt - Georgia in NC 19:53 Jul 3 (0)
• We use the public school calendar, but don't forget that includes field trips, parties, track day, etc.! nt - Julie in MN 19:01 Jul 3 (0)
• Maybe 40ish? I don't think I have ever counted - we do year round with time off when the girls seem to need it or have camp. nt - Jenny in Atl 17:52 Jul 3 (0)
• 39 - the UK state school standard (nt) - Laura in China 17:32 Jul 3 (0)
• About 36-40 weeks depending on how bored the kiddos get over breaks. nm - Carmen & Co. 16:21 Jul 3 (0)
• This year I'm looking at planning to complete 30 days of lessons every 8 weeks... - Deb in NZ 15:39 Jul 3 (0)
• We do 40, and school year-round. NT - Diane 15:22 Jul 3 (0)
• We just kind of go until we're done, then we start the next book (m) - threelops 14:41 Jul 3 (1)
  • That is pretty much what we do. But, I determine the start of our summer by.... - WTMindy 16:06 Jul 3 (0)
• We school year around, so we do about 40 or so. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:35 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm so bad at this! - Chris in VA 14:01 Jul 3 (0)
• I plan in quarters... - erica 13:58 Jul 3 (0)
• We do 45, because we school year-round. (nt) - angela in ohio 13:50 Jul 3 (1)
  • Same here. nt - Melissa B 15:40 Jul 3 (0)
• I plan around vacations--and make sure we have more than 180 days which is required. We also do 4 day weeks. nt - Closeacademy 13:28 Jul 3 (0)
• I take a different approach. I plan 34 weeks which allows us 2 extra week for subjects we want - momof7 13:27 Jul 3 (0)
• In general, we start and end with the local public schools . . .but don't take as many breaks. - Jenny in Florida 13:13 Jul 3 (0)
• 36, in 4 Quarters...but some other options, especially for 1st (m) - 5wolfcubs 13:05 Jul 3 (0)
• What I'm planning - Karen 12:58 Jul 3 (0)
• We are required for 180 days...so I plan for that. nt - Pensguys 12:57 Jul 3 (1)
  • I do this too. Ends up being approx. 36 weeks. nt - Kisa in CA 15:09 Jul 3 (0)
• For us, we are required to have 180 days or 36 weeks... - Susan in TN 12:54 Jul 3 (0)

What do you use for an older student (5th grader) to remediate handwriting? His isn't too bad, but he wants to write so TINY. nt - Pensguys 12:40 Jul 3 (7)

• Startwrite. My ds11 still does handwriting every day. I link it to other subjects, and dictation. nt - Peela 19:52 Jul 3 (0)
• Cursive First worked for my 5th grader nt - HollyDay 13:48 Jul 3 (1)
  • I'm talking print, not cursive. We are/have done that, but I don't require cursive in any of his subjects; m - Pensguys 14:24 Jul 3 (0)
• Rainbow Resource carries a Zaner-Bloser book for older kids. (link only) - Jackie in AR 12:48 Jul 3 (3)
  • That looks good....do you know the line size? nt - Pensguys 13:02 Jul 3 (2)
    • The manuscript portion (front of book) is 1/2 inch; the cursive portion is 3/8 inch. (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:14 Jul 3 (1)
      • Thanks. nt - Pensguys 13:16 Jul 3 (0)

Learning Through History -- 2 Issues Free (shipping reimbursement only) to a Good Home - Jenny in Florida 12:37 Jul 3 (3)

• Re: Learning Through History -- 2 Issues Free (shipping reimbursement only) to a Good Home - Di3kids 13:00 Jul 3 (1)
  • Just drop me an e-mail and I'll give you my address. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 13:10 Jul 3 (0)
• Not interested but... - Karen 12:53 Jul 3 (0)

Logic for 7th grader - Di3kids 12:36 Jul 3 (1)

• Try the HS board, or search for... - Trivium Academy 20:10 Jul 3 (0)

Looking for a curriculum/method to review spelling rules w/ my older kids?...any suggestions...not necessarily looking for a workbook - Lorri 12:18 Jul 3 (4)

• Did you see... - Karen K. in Tx 20:21 Jul 3 (0)
• I like Megawords ... - AngieW in Texas 17:29 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, it is a workbook, but how about Apples? - LaurainKs 13:33 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks Laura...I will look at it! - Lorri 15:52 Jul 3 (0)

The Madsen Method: Has anyone used this? - Jeana 11:09 Jul 3 (2)

• Re: The Madsen Method: Has anyone used this? - Mandy in WY 14:03 Jul 3 (1)
  • I tried it too, but it didn't work for us either... - Mom2-3 17:07 Jul 3 (0)

RS English - Di3kids 11:06 Jul 3 (7)

• Basically echoing....enough instruction- but not enough assignments. - Lolly 15:20 Jul 3 (0)
• Writing really picks up beginning in 7th. I can't imagine requiring more in addition to that. nt - Ellie 13:30 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: RS English - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:54 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: RS English - Denise in NE 11:28 Jul 3 (0)
• Before rhetoric stage, it is enough... - LauraQ 11:24 Jul 3 (0)
• Are your kids required to write papers for other subjects? <nt> - TarponGirl 11:21 Jul 3 (1)
  • Re: Are your kids required to write papers for other subjects? <nt> - Di3kids 12:29 Jul 3 (0)

Your plans for 7th grade - Karen 10:40 Jul 3 (31)

• Re: Your plans for 7th grade - Georgia in NC 17:47 Jul 3 (0)
• my rising 7th grader ... - AngieW in Texas 17:34 Jul 3 (2)
  • if it helps, I use SL secularly ... - AngieW in Texas 17:38 Jul 3 (1)
    • Not using SL but thanks anyway - Karen 18:18 Jul 3 (0)
• Another question - Karen 16:28 Jul 3 (1)
  • 4-5 hours, not counting quite a few extra curriculas (which she loves so we dont count them as school!). nt - Peela 5:04 Jul 4 (0)
• Our Plan: - Lori in MN 14:43 Jul 3 (0)
• Our tentative plans for 7th grade... - Susan in TN 13:06 Jul 3 (0)
• Current plans so far for my dd -m - Kathie in VA 12:59 Jul 3 (0)
• 7th grade starts next week! - 5wolfcubs 12:49 Jul 3 (0)
• Here is what my 7th graders will do this year . . . - Jackie in AR 12:13 Jul 3 (0)
• Our 7th grade year... - Dayle in Guatemala 12:06 Jul 3 (0)
• My son's... - karenciavo 11:57 Jul 3 (3)
  • Question for you, Karen...(m) - Kim in MO 12:08 Jul 3 (2)
    • No, it won't be available till 2008-2009... - karenciavo 12:44 Jul 3 (1)
      • Thanks, Karen...(m) - Kim in MO 12:49 Jul 3 (0)
• My start - Karen 11:40 Jul 3 (6)
  • Musician bios... - Susan in TN 13:12 Jul 3 (1)
    • I'll check it out! - Karen 13:15 Jul 3 (0)
  • This looks great, Karen. - Maverick 12:39 Jul 3 (3)
    • All secular - Karen 12:47 Jul 3 (2)
      • Prentice Hall explorer series, I have heard great things about them, and plan to use them this year. nt - Lee in CA 12:57 Jul 3 (1)
        • Thanks! - Karen 13:06 Jul 3 (0)
• My 7th grader's schedule - Quiver0f10 11:31 Jul 3 (0)
• My 7th grader did.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:30 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Your plans for 7th grade - Denise in NE 11:20 Jul 3 (0)
• Our plans... - Christy in CO 11:15 Jul 3 (1)
  • Forgot to add... - Christy in CO 11:17 Jul 3 (0)
• What I'm planning - paradise 11:07 Jul 3 (0)
• What we did last year for 7th (m) - Laura in OH 10:52 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Your plans for 7th grade - Karen 10:42 Jul 3 (0)

Your plans for 7th grade - Karen 10:40 Jul 3 (0)

What is absolutely necessary?- Help me figure this out please! - Lee in CA 10:32 Jul 3 (11)

• I have some books that need a good home - r 14:25 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks for the generous offer.... - Lee in CA 15:31 Jul 3 (1)
    • My pleasure! nt - r 16:47 Jul 3 (0)
• Thanks for the ideas. Off to look at all the different stuff. nt - Lee in CA 12:58 Jul 3 (0)
• About CW (m) - threelops 12:10 Jul 3 (0)
• Are you buying 2 texts for Math? Maybe you could use one...also... - Dayle in Guatemala 12:10 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: What is absolutely necessary?- Help me figure this out please! - Anita in Ohio 11:44 Jul 3 (0)
• First I'd look at Oldfashionededucation.com and amblesideonline.org, both of them have lots of free - Kimber 11:43 Jul 3 (0)
• Any chance you could find your math used? nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 11:30 Jul 3 (0)
• I would focus on math, grammar and reading.... - Christy in CO 11:25 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: What is absolutely necessary?- Help me figure this out please! - Julie in Austin 11:19 Jul 3 (0)

Is anyone using The Easy Spanish/El Espanol Facil? If so, what do you like/dislike? Considering it for a 2nd grader. nt - ali in Oregon 10:24 Jul 3 (3)

• I have one for sale - Maverick 11:57 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks for the offer...I'm still evaluating a couple of options! nt - ali in Oregon 15:34 Jul 3 (0)
• I haven't used it, but I have held it in my hot little hands...(m) - buddhabelly 11:34 Jul 3 (0)

It's official, I've looked through a hundred first grade math programs and chosen...drum roll please... - DeeinFL 10:15 Jul 3 (1)

• Yes, This math program is wonderful! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 12:13 Jul 3 (0)

Can someone compare Abeka and Horizons math for me? nt - Maverick Mom from THSL 10:07 Jul 3 (2)

• Well, since no one has responded, I'll tell you what little I know.... - Donna A. 20:55 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks, Donna. This was helpful. nt - Maverick Mom from THSL 9:11 Jul 4 (0)

Is there any reason to buy the teacher's manual for Spelling Workout (A or B)? Thanks. nt. - Linda in NY 9:37 Jul 3 (4)

• Probably not for those levels (more)... - GVA 14:48 Jul 3 (0)
• You don't need it but I still use it... - Marsha SC 10:13 Jul 3 (0)
• No, you can look at samples of the TM at ChristianBook.com and determine - Trivium Academy 9:51 Jul 3 (0)
• Not really, unless you want the teacher helps and the answer keys. - LH 9:44 Jul 3 (0)

Map help needed........ - SLB 9:34 Jul 3 (0)

Thanks Everyone (esp. CloseAcademy) for answering my post about SOTW 1 down the board (nt) - ThriceBlessed 8:47 Jul 3 (0)

I'm looking for handwriting paper (with the dotted lines in the middle) I can download from the internet. Anybody have a site they can give me?nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:45 Jul 3 (3)

• Try this--customizable writing paper pdf generator, link inside - Kristiana 23:14 Jul 3 (0)
• Donna Young Homeschooling has this, I think in the Handwriting section. Link inside. - Melora in NC 8:50 Jul 3 (1)
  • I'm on that site all the time and have never seen that!!!! Thanks so much, exactly what I needed.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:59 Jul 3 (0)

All calculator reluctant RS Math users: When did feel it was "safe" to introduce your child to the caluclator? (more) - Socal Sandra 8:31 Jul 3 (2)

• Talked to rep at convention and she convinced me - Ida 11:10 Jul 3 (0)
• I used/still use RS and have done the calculator lessons when they are introduced....m - Pensguys 10:12 Jul 3 (0)

If you use grades - paradise 8:22 Jul 3 (3)

• Re: If you use grades - erica 11:08 Jul 3 (0)
• I use Hometracker Plus (m) - Lori in MN 10:00 Jul 3 (0)
• We purchased... - Tina in WA 9:51 Jul 3 (0)

I'm second guessing my history decision. SOTW or HO? (m) - Lady_Dulcinea 8:21 Jul 3 (1)

• We've used HO Level 1 for Ancients and Middle Ages... - Jean in CA 14:30 Jul 3 (0)

Lively Latin: what would come after that? -nt - Kathie in VA 7:55 Jul 3 (2)

• Like Jan said, Lively Latin 2 is planned. After that... - Debra in CO 9:40 Jul 3 (0)
• Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the author is planning Lively Latin 2 (nt) - JanOH 9:31 Jul 3 (0)

Spelling Time will charge a fee in August. How closely do the Calvert activities on the CDs compare? - lovemykids 7:50 Jul 3 (6)

• www.KidsSpell.com is another free spelling program online. - mom2abcd 19:06 Jul 3 (0)
• Do you know what the fee is? I don't see anything about it on the site. nt - Zee 9:06 Jul 3 (2)
  • I don't know about Spelling Time, but the new Math thing... - Debra in CO 9:26 Jul 3 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Zee 10:19 Jul 3 (0)
• a fee, really!!! Bummer! cant anything just be free :-( nt - Johanna 8:58 Jul 3 (0)
• I didn't know that-that stinks! My kids love ST! nt - Ericaand3kids 8:57 Jul 3 (0)

bite-size physics and exploration education.. - kim 7:45 Jul 3 (2)

• Big thumbs up here for Exploration Education. . .the only down side we've found. . . - Pegasus 17:06 Jul 3 (0)
• Hi Kim, I like your name. ;o) We use exploration educaiton and love it... - Kimber 11:54 Jul 3 (0)

Proper usage English - ladyinsocal 7:04 Jul 3 (1)

• Yes, there are several lessons in GWG3 on the proper use of words (m) - WABeth 7:57 Jul 3 (0)

If you've used MCP's Maps, Charts and Graphs workbooks, how many do you get through in a year? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:00 Jul 3 (6)

• Is it okay to start this series in the middle without having used these before (like for my 5th grader?) nt - Pensguys 12:37 Jul 3 (2)
  • I think so! We started these this year (m) - Darcy in FL 13:08 Jul 3 (1)
    • Thanks! I'm going to try E for my 5th grader and B/C for my 2nd grader (2x/week). nt - Pensguys 13:17 Jul 3 (0)
• They are designed to use one per year... - Christy in CO 11:31 Jul 3 (0)
• We use them starting in first grade.... - SLB 7:32 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks! I will have a 1st & 2nd grader, so maybe I will get the first one and just see how it goes. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:09 Jul 3 (0)

Learning about Amer History today - paradise 6:48 Jul 3 (0)

Is there a handwriting program... - Polly 6:46 Jul 3 (0)

What to do for Grammar after Abeka God's Gift of Language? - dirty ethel rackham 6:36 Jul 3 (1)

• I'm glad he did well, but wouldn't hang up Grammar & Comp just yet. (m) - Tammyla 7:04 Jul 3 (0)

Any Shurley English users?? opinions?? How does it compare to Rod & Staff? - momto5a's 6:27 Jul 3 (6)

• If you're not doing well with the R&S, Shurley would definitely be a good method to try. It is VERY different, but an excellent method.(nt) - Tami 7:44 Jul 4 (0)
• We used Shurley 5 - Sue in St Pete 19:57 Jul 3 (0)
• Well... - TarponGirl 11:51 Jul 3 (0)
• I used R&S 3 and Shurley 4 &5. I was able to...m - kRenee 7:15 Jul 3 (2)
  • Do you use Shurley's writing instruction too? How did you like it. - momto5a's 7:59 Jul 3 (1)
    • I don't use the writing because I use IEW and decided to stick with it. (m) - kRenee 11:08 Jul 3 (0)

A Little History of the World by Gombrich - Grace 5:50 Jul 3 (6)

• I read it aloud earlier this year... m - Nicola 15:36 Jul 3 (0)
• we have the audio book.. - Betty 15:19 Jul 3 (0)
• We bought it and returned it. - Jenny in Florida 11:00 Jul 3 (0)
• I just got it yesterday. I'm looking forward to reading it, but don't have much to say yet... - abbeyej 9:59 Jul 3 (0)
• We've listened to the audio book. Great listen. I'd say it's appropriate for upper grammer lower logic stage (ages 9 - 12). lm - Stacy in NJ 6:44 Jul 3 (0)
• I haven't read the whole book but have read a few chapters - Laura in China 5:59 Jul 3 (0)

x-post: If you are going to the Veritas Academy Teacher Training would you please email me?... - karenciavo 5:39 Jul 3 (2)

• They should be available online here... (m) - angela in ohio 6:07 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks. I thought it usually takes a while to get to Wordmp3 though. No? nt - karenciavo 7:26 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone use Glencoe Science text?? If so, can you tell me the difference in the Green Level Science Voyage and Apologia General Science??(m) - Gamom3 5:30 Jul 3 (1)

• Re: Anyone use Glencoe Science text?? If so, can you tell me the difference in the Green Level Science Voyage and Apologia General Science??(m) - Pam L 10:24 Jul 3 (0)

Where's the cheapest place to order QMM? nt - Lisa in WV 5:30 Jul 3 (1)

• I got mine on the swap board for about $20 (nt) - KyTriplets 7:17 Jul 3 (0)

How to pick a spelling program.... - Grace 5:17 Jul 3 (8)

• Hmmm... - Lori D. 10:23 Jul 3 (3)
  • Thanks for posting this, Lori,... - Karen K. in Tx 12:52 Jul 3 (2)
    • I've used "ABCs" only in older grades (5th up), and mostly as... - Lori D. 18:01 Jul 3 (1)
      • Well, if you did create such a program,... - Karen K. in Tx 18:26 Jul 3 (0)
• I go with the lowest stress, most low-key option that will work for your child.... - Tami 5:44 Jul 3 (1)
  • I agree. nt - Tammyla 7:06 Jul 3 (0)
• This year, we used Spelling Workout and then added in Adventures in Phonics. It was a good mix for us. - Chris in VA 5:30 Jul 3 (0)
• I think it is really going to depend on what is going on - momof7 5:28 Jul 3 (0)

My Father's World First Grade....May I have your opinions on this program, please?... - Pat in MI 5:15 Jul 3 (5)

• Love it... - Donna T. 14:38 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thank you! I think I have found my program for dd! Yay!!! (nt) - Pat in MI 4:02 Jul 4 (1)
    • I am doing this with ds in the fall, and it will be my 2nd time around with it... - Johanna 7:00 Jul 4 (0)
• Hi Pat! I LOVE this program, especially the reading and LA. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:29 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thank you for your response. I am really leaning towards this for dd in the fall. (nt) - Pat in MI 12:13 Jul 3 (0)

Any suggestions for a good American History study for my 8th grader?.....more - Gloria 5:08 Jul 3 (6)

• Sonlight's Core 100? nt - Stephanie Z 10:01 Jul 4 (0)
• All American History is good. It's from Bright Ideas Press. .nt - Carol in Cal. 8:42 Jul 3 (0)
• Have you seen Drive-Thru History America? (link inside) - Laura in OH 8:05 Jul 3 (3)
  • Laura, have you used this? .... - Pat in MI 4:10 Jul 4 (2)
    • Sorry, I haven't used it -- but it's on my wish list. (nt) - Laura in OH 8:38 Jul 4 (1)
      • Going on mine too, I think (nt) - Pat in MI 17:01 Jul 4 (0)

Question about using magnets with All About Spelling tiles - Ann T 5:06 Jul 3 (6)

• This what I did. - Polly 12:28 Jul 3 (0)
• awesome idea!!! how are you guys doing this? what size board etc?... - sandy redding 7:15 Jul 3 (3)
  • Re: awesome idea!!! how are you guys doing this? what size board etc?... - Ann T 9:12 Jul 3 (2)
    • What brand are the flat sheets of magnets? THX - sandy redding 12:02 Jul 3 (1)
      • Re: What brand are the flat sheets of magnets? THX - Ann T 12:33 Jul 3 (0)
• I forget the brand I bought, but I didn't use magnet tape because...m - Pensguys 5:16 Jul 3 (0)

Thanks OhElizabeth for info in the BJU math thread further down the board - Shari 4:57 Jul 3 (0)

Howard Pyle - are his books worth buying? - HollyDay 4:55 Jul 3 (6)

• Here is a link to some free downloads of Howard Pyle's books... - Mandyd 7:50 Jul 3 (0)
• They are wonderful books! www.yesterdaysclassics.com has good prices on reprints of old books, free shipping when you buy 3 or more. nt - r 7:33 Jul 3 (0)
• Men of Iron!! And Robin Hood...Pyle is an excellent writer. nt - 5wolfcubs 7:27 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes, not only was he very good at writing, he was also a very fine illustrator. He also makes an interesting study for art history. Some of his proteges were NC Wyeth, M. Parrish, Elizabeth Shippen Green. Very neat man. nt - karenciavo 5:54 Jul 3 (0)
• I only have Otto of the Silver Hand,... - Karen K. in Tx 5:53 Jul 3 (1)
  • I think Otto of the Silver Hand is the only one I've got of his and we all thought it was horribly boring (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:40 Jul 3 (0)

Quizzes for 220 Great Children's Books...Has anyone used this? likes/dislikes..i - Kelly on the prairie 4:34 Jul 3 (0)

MOH - paradise 3:41 Jul 3 (6)

• I would use Rod and Staff's 5th grade Bible and Usborned Internet Linked Encyclopedia of the Ancient World.(nt) - Tami 7:45 Jul 4 (0)
• I have enjoyed using Calvary Chapels website... - Tina in WA 9:45 Jul 3 (0)
• I found that Usborne's books about Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome are awesome. Also, check out History Scribe's notebooking pages. We like them, too.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:16 Jul 3 (0)
• agree, you dont NEED anything, but some things help - HollyDay 4:53 Jul 3 (0)
• ok, want, need, like, go good with....Thanks! nm - paradise 4:43 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, you don't NEED anything. - MeganP 4:26 Jul 3 (0)

My son REALLY wants a pair of heelies. Is there a good place to find them cheap or used? Thanks!! - WTMindy 22:10 Jul 2 (4)

• Don't know about sales, but this was a terrific purchase for my son. - Cindyg 17:25 Jul 3 (0)
• I don't know if you posted this on the general board. You may get more responses there. nt - john1verse1 6:25 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thats where I thought I was! So sorry!! :-) nt - WTMindy 7:16 Jul 3 (0)
• We get ours on sale at Big 5. Sales run every few weeks. I think they were $60 at last purcahse, they lasted a year.. and we are due again! nt - Corb 22:26 Jul 2 (0)

Memory work ?...does it work better to do all of your memory work at one time or to do it *with* the appropriate subject? - Leigh Ann 21:17 Jul 2 (13)

• First thing group memory work is for review, when we are working on a particular subject is for items currently being learned. nt - karenciavo 5:59 Jul 3 (1)
  • Sounds like us too -- though new poetry is in the group memory time as well. nt - abbeyej 8:53 Jul 3 (0)
• We do it all at once.... - Tami 5:37 Jul 3 (1)
  • *nods* - exactly what Tami said /nft - katilac 5:55 Jul 3 (0)
• I've done it both ways. - Trivium Academy 4:33 Jul 3 (3)
  • Can you elablorate on how you do memory work? Thank you! Amy (nt) - Amy in VA 4:52 Jul 3 (2)
    • How we memorize - Trivium Academy 6:47 Jul 3 (1)
      • Very helpful, thank you! (nt) - Amy in VA 7:05 Jul 3 (0)
• What we do... - WTMindy 22:01 Jul 2 (3)
  • Do all your dc have the same memory work, or do they have a few different things to memorize? (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 22:12 Jul 2 (2)
    • They do....I only have 2 close in age, and we do most things together so this might not work for all. :-) nt - WTMindy 22:14 Jul 2 (1)
      • Well, I have 2, too, but maybe I should simplify more... - Karen K. in Tx 22:24 Jul 2 (0)
• We do both (m) - angela in ohio 21:29 Jul 2 (0)

I really liked R&S poetry book: Cotton Sailboats. Are any of these similar? - Dawn K 20:46 Jul 2 (4)

• Ignore first -- read this one please - Dawn K 20:47 Jul 2 (3)
  • I don't have Cotton Sailboats, but (m) - angela in ohio 21:31 Jul 2 (0)
  • I have a few... - Karen K. in Tx 21:01 Jul 2 (0)
  • Check out Edgar Guest's poems, "A True Nobility" and more... - Trivium Academy 21:00 Jul 2 (0)

Has anyone here used the SM Extra Practice books? m - Pensguys 20:44 Jul 2 (4)

• Thanks. nt - Pensguys 5:27 Jul 3 (0)
• I use SM Extra Practice at the beginning of the school year for a week or two to review what was covered the previous year before we hit new material. nt - AmyCC 21:43 Jul 2 (0)
• We have often used it for review -- a semester behind where we are in Primary. nt - profmom 21:17 Jul 2 (0)
• That's pretty much how I do it... - Karen K. in Tx 21:06 Jul 2 (0)

Can someone give me a review of Mosdos Literature Series? - molly's mom 20:27 Jul 2 (0)

Do all Latin paths lead to the same goals? -m - Kathie in VA 20:06 Jul 2 (4)

• I can only speak to LfC... - Lana in TX 6:24 Jul 3 (0)
• I hope others will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe LitCT leads to Vulgate and something like LFC or LC leads to Oxford or Henle which leads to Caesar. nt - karenciavo 6:03 Jul 3 (1)
  • Vocabulary wise this sounds true, though you ought to be able to read just about - frogpond1 10:18 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm a novice (my oldest is 2nd), but some want to have latin for good test taking and some want latin for translating works in their original language... - earlybird mom 20:17 Jul 2 (0)

Those finishing RS E, have you considered using Teaching Textbooks 5 or 6? Just curious about this option. nt - karie 19:53 Jul 2 (18)

• Is there a good, non-teacher intesive math program out there then? - kel 6:24 Jul 3 (3)
  • Your dd sounds like my 13yo...(more) - Laura in OH 9:45 Jul 3 (2)
    • Thanks a million for this input. m - kel 12:29 Jul 3 (0)
    • In my message I refer to CVA -- that should be GVA (poster) -- so SORRY >>blushing>> (nt) - Laura in OH 9:47 Jul 3 (0)
• No, it wasn't in the running for me either... - GVA 22:22 Jul 2 (10)
  • What do you like for math for pre-algebra?... - Karen K. in Tx 23:20 Jul 2 (9)
    • Ah...you would ask that... - GVA 5:23 Jul 3 (8)
      • yes, I just had to know!.... - Karen K. in Tx 5:40 Jul 3 (4)
        • It's really hard to say at this point... - GVA 8:01 Jul 3 (3)
          • Those are some excellent options you have... - Karen K. in Tx 8:09 Jul 3 (2)
            • You're welcome. Beside my children are big time homebodies. That may change, but I'm fine if they want to live at home and go to college. nt - GVA 11:58 Jul 3 (1)
              • It might be that way for us, too! I appreciate hearing your perspective. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 13:04 Jul 3 (0)
      • When you were deciding....m - Pensguys 5:25 Jul 3 (2)
        • I knew that we needed a lot of review... - GVA 5:36 Jul 3 (1)
          • Thanks. nt - Pensguys 6:20 Jul 3 (0)
• FYI...we're not planning to use TT, but my dd tested into 7 after E... - Magic Wand 20:11 Jul 2 (1)
  • People either LOVE this program or HATE this program-not much middle ground on this curriculum! nt - Karie 20:18 Jul 2 (0)
• No. I hate to say this, but....m - Pensguys 20:03 Jul 2 (0)

Can someone please tell me how many lessons are in Getty Dubay Italic Book C? - Dawn K 19:40 Jul 2 (2)

• christianbook.com has the table of contents. nt - Veronica 19:47 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Dawn K 20:47 Jul 2 (0)

I am going to do a quick and edited read through of SOTW 4 with my dds 9 and 7, I am not doing the AG, can you suggest blackline maps and coloring pictured that I could pull together myself for them? Thanks. nt - lemonshine 19:32 Jul 2 (4)

• How about just ordering the student pages? nt - ELaurie 20:30 Jul 2 (2)
  • ELAurie - lemonshine 8:03 Jul 3 (1)
    • Lemonshine - ELaurie 14:26 Jul 3 (0)
• Side bar - I saw that Time recently released a photo brief history 1900-2007. It's at B&N now. - earlybird mom 20:22 Jul 2 (0)

Draw Today Homeschool program from Rainbow Resources - anyone use this? - Christy in CO 19:24 Jul 2 (0)

mom2three - Latin Prep 19:19 Jul 2 (1)

• Can I help? - Laura in China 0:57 Jul 3 (0)

Favorite Science resource pages for science games, activity sheets, science crafts etc. - Janet M. 19:13 Jul 2 (3)

• Here's a page with many links to activities and information... - Yvette 2:21 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks Yvette!! nt - Janet M. 5:06 Jul 3 (0)
  • Sorry; helps if I actually include the link... - Yvette 2:24 Jul 3 (0)

Singapore Math supplement - Julie 19:09 Jul 2 (3)

• We use Challenging Word Problems and the Home Instructors Guide... - Arch At Home 2:49 Jul 3 (0)
• I buy a lot of Singapore Math supplements... - Karen K. in Tx 21:23 Jul 2 (0)
• We have found Singapore to be sufficient on its own; starting year 6 this fall nt - nutmeg 20:39 Jul 2 (0)

New to SOTW - Julie 19:05 Jul 2 (7)

• I think you NEED even less... - LauraQ 11:21 Jul 3 (0)
• Also, a history encyclopedia.... - Karen K. in Tx 19:52 Jul 2 (4)
  • History encyclopedia - optional. Map/globe - essential. - lovemykids 21:36 Jul 2 (0)
  • We've seldom used a history encylopedia in all three years of SOTW, but it might be nice to have on hand. - Jeanne in MN 21:16 Jul 2 (0)
  • Oh! Of course! That, too! (Hits self on forehead)....nt - Carol in Cal. 21:06 Jul 2 (1)
    • Lol, well, we're actually doing SOTW1 without it.... - Karen K. in Tx 21:13 Jul 2 (0)
• The AG will give you lots of ideas for supplemental materials. - Carol in Cal. 19:17 Jul 2 (0)

CloseAcademy or anyone else who has condensed SOTW 2 - Chris in VA 18:35 Jul 2 (5)

• That was what I wished I would have done but with SOTW 2 - Closeacademy 4:23 Jul 3 (4)
  • That was so helpful, thanks. A couple more questions, please? - Chris in VA 5:25 Jul 3 (3)
    • I think you will be fine. - Closeacademy 6:41 Jul 3 (2)
      • Ah, bedtime--good solution! I also will have her color while I read and see if she can still listen. Thank you so much! nt - Chris in VA 7:52 Jul 3 (1)
        • My girls don't hear me unless they are busy with their hands. nt - Closeacademy 8:52 Jul 3 (0)

Opinions on Just Write (used in WP)? nt - 4babybirds 18:35 Jul 2 (2)

• Re: Opinions on Just Write (used in WP)? nt - Jan 21:05 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks. - 4babybirds 4:18 Jul 3 (0)

Has anybody used Cursive Connections by Kathryn Libby? - Cindyg 18:23 Jul 2 (1)

• Yes!!! I used it with my middle two.... - Patricia 6:55 Jul 3 (0)

TOG and Great Books - Trivium Academy 17:53 Jul 2 (2)

• Marcia's wisdom and the mentoring she provides is a blessing... - karenciavo 21:08 Jul 2 (0)
• Thanks for posting that, Jessica... - siloam 20:48 Jul 2 (0)

A Thomas Jefferson Education - Kris 17:26 Jul 2 (11)

• Re: A Thomas Jefferson Education - Ginnie 7:52 Jul 4 (1)
  • Re: A Thomas Jefferson Education - Ginnie 8:29 Jul 4 (0)
• Just My Two Cents - Annmarie Pond 15:51 Jul 3 (0)
• My thoughts on reading TJE were pretty simple : great idea, not realistic - Shari 4:43 Jul 3 (0)
• As others said, it seemed redundant to me... - Carol in Cal. 19:19 Jul 2 (0)
• I have read it, but... - dangermom 18:44 Jul 2 (0)
• I read it, enjoyed it, but all I relaly ended up taking away from it... - Peela 18:25 Jul 2 (0)
• IMO, this is a philosophy of education - not like WTM or Charlotte Mason... - Christy in CO 17:57 Jul 2 (0)
• I'm most of the way through it. . . - Pam in MA 17:53 Jul 2 (0)
• I really didn't find anything *new* in it that I hadn't read in WTM or a Charlotte Mason book. - Trivium Academy 17:42 Jul 2 (1)
  • Yes, that's kind of what I was thinking. (m) - Kris 8:42 Jul 3 (0)

Can anyone tell me about the Rewards Secondary program? Looking at this for an 8th grader... - Christy in CO 17:17 Jul 2 (5)

• Is the blending problem in reading, spelling, or both? - Laurie4b 20:22 Jul 2 (0)
• We did Rewards Secondary, and it was *very* helpful. - Claire 18:20 Jul 2 (3)
  • So, by the time you completed this program.... - Christy in CO 18:31 Jul 2 (2)
    • My dd was about 11yo and her friend 10yo when we did the program. - Claire 23:00 Jul 2 (1)
      • Thank you Claire - this sounds like what ds needs - not a spelling program, just decoding words - a plan. nt - Christy in CO 6:34 Jul 3 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish--Spain or Latin America...opinions please. nt - plain jane 17:15 Jul 2 (6)

• Latin America. Once your dc have a few years under their belts you can introduce the Spanish "vosotros" forms for comprehension. nt - lovemykids 19:55 Jul 2 (0)
• I would definitely go with Latin America. In Spain they use a verb form (vosotros) that noone else in the Spanish speaking world uses ... - Jennefer @ SSA 18:17 Jul 2 (1)
  • "no one" it should read - Jennefer @ SSA 18:30 Jul 2 (0)
• I just ordered Rosetta Stone Spanish for $179 at Finders Keepers - Free Shipping too! NT - Mel 17:47 Jul 2 (1)
  • Wow! Good price. I got mine a couple of yrs ago from the same place. nt - Vanna 21:29 Jul 2 (0)
• I would think it more useful to do Latin American (m) ... - Erin 17:16 Jul 2 (0)

We finished SOTW volume 4 last year and need to make a decision for the next four years. Can't decide whether to repeat SOTW or do something else. Any ideas? - Ali in TX 16:41 Jul 2 (15)

• I'm writing lessons for PtP, the Ancient X World Series, and the Strauss-Art books since we have a few of each. nm - Carmen & Co. 16:39 Jul 3 (0)
• We plan to follow History Odyssey - oakmom 20:18 Jul 2 (1)
  • Same here, although I will read SOTW 1 to my rising 2nd grader (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 14:37 Jul 3 (0)
• We just did this and are going with TOG Yr 1 Redesigned - Christina in Space Coast 18:37 Jul 2 (3)
  • Re: We just did this and are going with TOG Yr 1 Redesigned - Ali In TX 16:43 Jul 3 (0)
  • That is what we are doing too. nt - WTMindy 22:05 Jul 2 (1)
    • Us too. nt - Trivium Academy 9:52 Jul 3 (0)
• I intend to re read SOTW series but not use it as a spine... - Peela 18:35 Jul 2 (0)
• I am planning to use Gombrich and Van Loon as narrative spines for the logic years - Laura in China 17:47 Jul 2 (0)
• My plan is to do MOH the next round of history because it is geared for middle schoolers while SOTW is for grades 1-4. nt - Cheryl B in VA 17:23 Jul 2 (0)
• My Father's World uses SOTW #2-4 but adds in more! (nt) - Julie in MN 17:20 Jul 2 (0)
• WinterPromise (using the middle school packs)? TruthQuest? (nt) - Stacia 17:16 Jul 2 (0)
• What are the ages of your children? nt - Christy in CO 17:12 Jul 2 (2)
  • Re: What are the ages of your children? nt - Ali in TX 16:42 Jul 3 (1)
    • Re:12 & 9 - Ali in TX 16:58 Jul 3 (0)

RS users-For level C, do I need the drawing set (T-square, etc.)? If so, where did you find the best price? (Rainbow doesn't sell it separately.)Thanks. nt - MamaPapa 16:40 Jul 2 (5)

• Thanks, everyone. I just didn't want to get it if it was only used once or twice, but it sounds like we need it. I did order it! nt - MamaPapa 6:22 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes, we needed it (some) and I got it at www.rightstartmath.com (more) - buddhabelly 21:34 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: RS users-For level C, do I need the drawing set (T-square, etc.)? If so, where did you find the best price? (Rainbow doesn't sell it separately.)Thanks. nt - Kimberly 20:17 Jul 2 (0)
• Does the RS website say you need it? I can't remember that far back! LOL m - Pesnguys 19:18 Jul 2 (1)
  • Sorry...that was me! LOL nt - Pensguys 20:23 Jul 2 (0)

History Curriculum - Ali in TX 16:36 Jul 2 (4)

• What about MOH? No personal experience but several moms have told me that it's more indepth than SOTW and gets more into the "why" and cause and effect of history . . . perfect for the logic stage! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 18:23 Jul 2 (1)
  • Sorry. Didn't see that Cheryl B pretty much said the same thing just above! :) - Jennefer @ SSA 18:26 Jul 2 (0)
• What about Truthquest History - Jill 17:31 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you looked at History Odessey? - Kim 17:17 Jul 2 (0)

Would a combination of Lightning Lit 7 and R&S English 7 be enough for writing? - nutmeg 15:50 Jul 2 (6)

• Yes. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:13 Jul 3 (0)
• I think so... - Laura in CT 5:12 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes. nt - Ellie 17:35 Jul 2 (0)
• Short answer: No -- but only if R&S does provide writing istruction. Long answer... - Lori D. 16:21 Jul 2 (2)
  • ::sigh:: I said that backwards "Yes it's enough" if R&S provides writing instruction, "No" if R&S has no writing instruction. (nt) - Lori D. 9:28 Jul 3 (1)
    • Got it :-) Thank you Lori, and all! nt - nutmeg 9:48 Jul 3 (0)

We are doing PLL. What would you follow with it if you didn't want to do ILL and wanted basic grammar and writing - Mama Owl 15:46 Jul 2 (2)

• Have you looked at CLE? (nt) - Donna A. 17:38 Jul 2 (1)
  • Not lately...nt - Mama Owl 22:19 Jul 2 (0)

Lyrical Life Science - RR has this listed for 6th-9th grades, but VP uses in 1st.. What do you all say??? (n/t) - Laurie in VA 15:27 Jul 2 (4)

• The content can be at the 8th/9th grade level, but the older ones don't like memorizing songs. My younger ones do, however, and have memorized the content by singing the songs. nt - Laurie4b 16:02 Jul 2 (0)
• Great fun, solid science, we have always just listened to the songs... - Lizzie in Ma 15:44 Jul 2 (0)
• My kids like the songs and think they are funny...but I didn't care for the worksheets - Mama Owl 15:39 Jul 2 (1)
  • TY - just found the Lyrical Science site and they said ages 9-15 but not to use the essay questions (obviously) with the littles. I was looking at it for memory, but maybe I can better spend $30. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 15:42 Jul 2 (0)

Drawing Is Basic - anyone have an opinion? nt - OKCyndi 14:56 Jul 2 (0)

On vacation but have a question...Re: United Streaming Spanish, are there workbooks? - Magic Wand 14:46 Jul 2 (4)

• I bought the workbooks from NAU. sm - Stephanie Z 10:06 Jul 4 (0)
• You may be able to download for free - momof10 16:04 Jul 2 (2)
  • I see what you're talking about.... - Magic Wand 20:09 Jul 2 (1)
    • Some people cannot download and/or don't want the expense of - momof10 10:25 Jul 3 (0)

Question about using another program with Singapore for review. (m) - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 14:44 Jul 2 (7)

• Abeka Arithmetic 5 might be a good choice for you... - Jean in CA 20:06 Jul 2 (4)
  • Jean, when you did Singapore and Abeka together.... - Donna A. 8:25 Jul 3 (2)
    • Abeka Arithmetic 3 - Jean in CA 9:56 Jul 3 (1)
      • Thank you! (nt) - Donna A. 12:00 Jul 3 (0)
  • Thanks, Jean. I liked the looks of this. nt - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 6:45 Jul 3 (0)
• You are absolutely fine. - Laurie4b 16:09 Jul 2 (1)
  • Well, it wouldn't be the first time, LOL. Thank you for your reassurance. :-) nt - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 16:16 Jul 2 (0)

Is there an introductory Latin program that would work for 7th, 4th, 2nd, together? nt - kel 14:38 Jul 2 (6)

• 2nd and 7th are too far apart, imo - katilac 14:50 Jul 3 (2)
  • Yes, I guess they are...m - 5wolfcubs 21:40 Jul 3 (1)
    • Re: Yes, I guess they are...m - katilac 8:08 Jul 4 (0)
• Latina Christiana. nt - Laura in CT 5:13 Jul 3 (0)
• I'm starting Lively Latin w/ 7th, 5th, 2nd next week! :) m - 5wolfcubs 15:46 Jul 2 (1)
  • ooh, Please let me know how it goes! -m - Kathie in VA 7:41 Jul 3 (0)

Using Trisms for my 8th grader(history makers) so what should I use for 3rd grader? - Mama Owl 14:29 Jul 2 (8)

• I used this with a 6th and a 2nd grader....m - Ellen moving to VA 6:40 Jul 3 (0)
• No advice, but I thought I read your dc were going to ps this fall...or was that another Owl? nt - 5wolfcubs 21:25 Jul 2 (2)
  • That was me...but I won out on that decision...they are staying home! - Mama Owl 15:35 Jul 3 (1)
    • Glad to hear!! :) I've always loved your board name... nt - 5wolfcubs 19:28 Jul 3 (0)
• What about Child's History of the World CHOW by Hillyer ?...m - Lyn NoCA 15:08 Jul 2 (3)
  • Chow might just fit...do you think the cd program from calvert is good? - Mama Owl(MO) 15:14 Jul 2 (2)
    • The Human Odyssey by John Cribb is K12's text for their..m - Lyn NoCA 17:25 Jul 2 (1)
      • I am too - Mama Owl 20:43 Jul 2 (0)

Jessica/TA - Was it you who was looking for a timeline of scientists? - yvonne in ca 14:15 Jul 2 (4)

• Thank you, very useful link! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:43 Jul 2 (0)
• Thanks, this is fantastic! (nt) - Stacia 17:19 Jul 2 (0)
• WOW!!!! What a cool site with loads of info! Thanks Yvonne. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:09 Jul 2 (0)
• Oh my gosh, it's even better than a list... there are timeline pictures for each scientist listed!!! free!!! nt - yvonne in ca 14:18 Jul 2 (0)

Children's Classics Library-cassettes - Marsha 14:01 Jul 2 (0)

Yvonne in ca.... - SLB 13:54 Jul 2 (1)

• I'm glad I could help! - yvonne in ca 14:11 Jul 2 (0)

Any good books/curriculum for studying states for a 7-8 yo? - MNClaire 13:50 Jul 2 (12)

• We also used and can highly recommend Trail Guide to US. Love this curriculum!(nt) - Tami 7:49 Jul 4 (0)
• I bought a pad of blank outline map of the continental US - KarenNC 9:03 Jul 3 (0)
• My son learned where the states were when he was five using a floor puzzle. (m) - john1verse1 6:32 Jul 3 (0)
• We are using Trail Guide to US Geography by Geomatters. nt - Grace 5:20 Jul 3 (0)
• A new curriculum that looks GREAT! Star-Spangled States.... - mom2abcd 16:52 Jul 2 (0)
• I've always liked Kids Learn America. by Williamson Press. nt - Veronica 16:26 Jul 2 (0)
• We like the Discover America State by State books and the free teacher guides for ideas. Link inside. - Leigh Ann 16:12 Jul 2 (0)
• Adventures in My Father's World does this (nt) - Julie in MN 15:19 Jul 2 (1)
  • Also, homeschooling.about.com has a series online (nt) - Julie in MN 17:21 Jul 2 (0)
• You might want to look at Simply Stated (m). - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 14:47 Jul 2 (0)
• have you seen Which Way USA by Highlights Magazine? (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 14:22 Jul 2 (0)
• I like the Lauri puzzle of the 50 states; each state has its own puzzle piece (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 13:58 Jul 2 (0)

SOTW 4 Activity Book - What does it contain? Maps, pictures, ? Thanks. nt - lemonshine 13:37 Jul 2 (3)

• FWIW, the Amazon review is entirely inaccurate... - Susan Wise Bauer 11:40 Jul 4 (0)
• There are no coloring pages in SOTW 4. The student learns outlining and there are pages to help with that. I think the only pictures are those that go with the actiivties. nm - Monique in NJ 15:57 Jul 2 (0)
• Yes and yes. The go-along reading list, maps, pictures, activities and references. SOTW is good, but the program is great with the AG. HTH :) nt - earlybird mom 14:35 Jul 2 (0)

Planned to use BJUP4 for Grammar, but co-op wants us to use Easy Grammar..m - Ginger 13:33 Jul 2 (3)

• My thoughts..... - LisaWA 13:37 Jul 2 (2)
  • Are there samples of EG online? I went to the website but it didn't show samples. nt - Ginger 13:42 Jul 2 (1)
    • Yes.... - LisaWA 13:58 Jul 2 (0)

How do you oraganzie & rotate through your Memory Work? (nt) - threelops 13:10 Jul 2 (10)

• I just put each term's memory work in a folder. It's simple and it works for us.(nt) - Tami 5:40 Jul 3 (0)
• I've just finished setting this up here....m - Julieofsardis 16:21 Jul 2 (0)
• Simply Charlotte Mason's system /m - Lostinabook 14:08 Jul 2 (7)
  • I do something similar but keep our memory work in a binder with tabs marking days. - oakmom 20:22 Jul 2 (0)
  • Agree, this was and remains our system for memory work. It is wonderful. - Lizzie in Ma 15:46 Jul 2 (1)
    • I think I'm going to try that this year.....it sounds simple enough. nt - Pensguys 20:45 Jul 2 (0)
  • Weird--the link didn't work--trying again... - Lostinabook 14:09 Jul 2 (3)
    • Thanks for the link!...one question... - Karen K. in Tx 6:17 Jul 3 (1)
      • correction: should say "75% of their memory work is the same" (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 6:18 Jul 3 (0)
    • Thank you :o) (nt) - threelops 15:16 Jul 2 (0)

Anyone know where I can find free printable life science notebook covers? - RA 12:46 Jul 2 (1)

• If you scroll down the page there are free ones here. (link) - lovemykids 11:40 Jul 3 (0)

SOTW Volume 2 revisions - FLJen 12:42 Jul 2 (2)

• From what I understand, the text is exactly the same in the original and revised versions of the texts,... - Karen K. in Tx 14:01 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - FLJen 16:43 Jul 2 (0)

Does anyone do the 3 r's and science then the 3 r's and history......... - Amber 12:22 Jul 2 (6)

• I planned it this way for 2nd grade year. We will alternate science and (m) - Robin in ca 12:40 Jul 2 (4)
  • Robin, What is "How to Write a Story"? nt - Robin in ca 12:47 Jul 2 (3)
    • How to write a story (m) - Robin in CA 14:56 Jul 2 (1)
      • Thanks, Robin, I'll check it out next time I'm at the teacher supply store. nt - yvonne in ca 17:58 Jul 2 (0)
    • Oops... that was from me! :) nt - yvonne in ca 12:48 Jul 2 (0)
• We did something similar this last year (m) - threelops 12:27 Jul 2 (0)

notebooking questions for first grade - Jennefer @ SSA 12:04 Jul 2 (6)

• My plans and advice--we're doing 1st grade this fall too... - Kristiana 16:39 Jul 3 (0)
• Thank you very much! I can't wait to dive in now that I have all this information! - Jennefer @ SSA 19:41 Jul 2 (0)
• We've done a few different things over the years... - Karen K. in Tx 14:18 Jul 2 (0)
• Hi! I love your blog by the way.... - LisaWA 13:56 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks so much! :) - Jennefer @ SSA 4:36 Jul 3 (0)
• Some ideas... - Tina in WA 12:11 Jul 2 (0)

Year-End Evaluations to meet GA requirements...(question inside) - Momma_Dee 11:56 Jul 2 (4)

• I used to live in GA and I just Listed the subjects and wrote down what they learned that year in each one. nt - Lori in MS 13:08 Jul 2 (0)
• From what I understand, all you have to do is an attendance record and a declaration of intent and that was it for GA. nt - EgoElfWife 11:58 Jul 2 (2)
  • State Law says that, "Parent must write an annual progress report and retain it for three years." I assume this is like an evaluation. No? - Momma_Dee 12:07 Jul 2 (1)
    • Yes, you're correct. You do not have to turn it in to anyone, but you're supposed to write it and include the required GA subjects... - abbeyej 12:53 Jul 2 (0)

SOTW-1 A question for those that have done this - ThriceBlessed 11:10 Jul 2 (12)

• This is exactly what I need today!! I guess I needed to visit the board, I haven't been here in awhile. nt - Kristiana 16:50 Jul 3 (0)
• If I did this all over again..... - Closeacademy 12:18 Jul 2 (7)
  • This is what we did this year! - frogpond1 16:27 Jul 2 (1)
    • Beautiful! This makes better sense to me, too, to organize it this way. - mom2abcd 21:36 Jul 2 (0)
  • Wow....this seems like a Great idea... - ThriceBlessed 13:26 Jul 2 (3)
    • Ok, I'll try - Closeacademy 17:37 Jul 2 (0)
    • Closeacademy....I have a ? for you in previous post please (nt) - ThriceBlessed 13:42 Jul 2 (1)
      • Where is the Question? I can't find it. Thanks. nt - Closeacademy 17:44 Jul 2 (0)
  • Thanks this was very helpful! - Jennefer @ SSA 13:04 Jul 2 (0)
• What areas are important to you? - Sara D 11:54 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks Sara D. (nt) - ThriceBlessed 13:23 Jul 2 (0)
• I'm a 'do the next thing' kind of person... - MeganP 11:47 Jul 2 (0)

Please RightStart - paradise 11:03 Jul 2 (2)

• The easiest way is to look at their excellent website. (m) - buddhabelly 12:01 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thank You! nt - paradise 12:42 Jul 2 (0)

Write Shop or IEW? Almost finished with IEW Student Intensive A but wondering what to do next? Need to cover various essays for 7th grade and need lots of hand holding on the part of the parent..nt - Natalija 10:58 Jul 2 (3)

• That sounds like WriteShop! (m) - angela in ohio 13:09 Jul 2 (2)
  • Have you used the IEW Student Intensive Continuation courses? Thanks. nt - Natalija 13:32 Jul 2 (1)
    • No, I don't use any of the student materials. I write my own lessons for it. (nt) - angela in ohio 21:36 Jul 2 (0)

Ds needs more practice on the sort of word problems in Singapore Primary Math. (m) - Melora in NC 10:56 Jul 2 (7)

• Many of us use the CWP a grade lower... - nutmeg 12:24 Jul 2 (1)
  • That is a great idea! The easy ones would give him confidence, and the challenging ones make him think (which is our struggle!). (nt) - Melora in NC 13:37 Jul 2 (0)
• In books 1 & 2 (and I assume the rest) (m) - threelops 12:05 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks! This is a weak area , and an important skill, so we may need to continue to supplement too. (nt) - Melora in NC 13:39 Jul 2 (0)
• If you want more word problems, Challengine Word Problems will provide that. Extra Practice has a mix similar to the PM Workbook. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 11:24 Jul 2 (2)
  • Thank you! He probably really needs the extra practice And the word problems, but we already spend too much time on math. Guess I'll go with the word problems. (nt) - Melora in NC 13:42 Jul 2 (1)
    • you're welcome! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 13:56 Jul 2 (0)

More on Greek - SPH 10:50 Jul 2 (1)

• Cool, thanks! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 11:46 Jul 2 (0)

Are there any Shakespeare DVD's that you particularly recommend? - Hannah 10:43 Jul 2 (6)

• Twelfth Night!!! - erica 7:09 Jul 3 (0)
• Thanks! (nt) - Hannah 23:59 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Are there any Shakespeare DVD's that you particularly recommend? - Janet M. 19:17 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Are there any Shakespeare DVD's that you particularly recommend? - Suzy 13:08 Jul 2 (2)
  • We also liked Branaugh's Henry V... - Lana in TX 6:37 Jul 3 (0)
  • We love A Midsummer Night's Dream with Helen Mirren, Diana Rigg, and Judi Dench. (m) - Debra in TX 16:14 Jul 2 (0)

Is anyone using or have used Ni Hao? (link) - Quiver0f10 10:37 Jul 2 (2)

• I have heard good things about it but haven't used it - Laura in China 1:10 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thanks, Laura. We looked through the sampels a bit last night. - Quiver0f10 8:41 Jul 3 (0)

Horizons Math 4th grade - how to accelerate a student? - Night Elf 10:27 Jul 2 (8)

• We only do even pages & tests... - BoiseKat 11:17 Jul 2 (1)
  • I have a son like that as well - Night Elf 14:45 Jul 2 (0)
• Before reading the message, I was going to recommend ... - LauraQ 10:51 Jul 2 (1)
  • *laugh* I'll two-snap that! - Night Elf 14:28 Jul 2 (0)
• The first 30-40 lessons are always review, sometimes more. (m) - kRenee 10:46 Jul 2 (1)
  • Yep! After looking at the pages (m) - Night Elf 14:37 Jul 2 (0)
• I would just cut out excess problems each day and have her work through 2-4 lessons a day... - abbeyej 10:34 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, that sounds like a great idea. - Night Elf 14:30 Jul 2 (0)

Trying to finalize! Hewiitt Homeschooling Resource service...anyone use their services ?... - Natalija 10:04 Jul 2 (0)

If I'm using ETC for K, would I want Wordly Wise - paradise 10:00 Jul 2 (1)

• doesn't Wordly Wise start with 3rd grade? ETC goes from K-3, I think. - hootandflutter 19:22 Jul 2 (0)

Round and round I go! I can't decide on my curriculum! 7th grade science... Apologia Gen. Science vs. Glencoe Science Voyages.... - Natalija 10:00 Jul 2 (1)

• I don't think Glencoe would be self-learning, as it's designed as a school text (m) - Veronica 16:35 Jul 2 (0)

More ?'s on vocabulary for 5th & 7th: Vocab-U-Lit, Vocab. from Classical Roots,Word Smart??? (more) - Natalija 9:14 Jul 2 (0)

Need 3rd grade reading comprehension suggestions...m - adrienne 9:09 Jul 2 (5)

• Reading Detective CD is lots of fun and deals with comprehension. It also comes in workbooks. nt - Kisa in CA 13:42 Jul 2 (0)
• McCall Crabbs is an easy way to work on comprehension and it only takes a few minutes at a time. nt - katie5 10:58 Jul 2 (2)
  • Yes, McCall Crabbs is wonderful! (m) - Kellin 15:49 Jul 2 (0)
  • I agree! The McCall Crabbs are great! (nt) - Deborah 15:42 Jul 2 (0)
• For test-prep, I use... - Karen K. in Tx 9:53 Jul 2 (0)

Word Smart software for vocabulary? Any use it? It looks really good, although quite $$$. Any reviews? Thanks! nt - Natalija 9:06 Jul 2 (1)

• We are using it, but we are on the subscription service. - dirty ethel rackham 13:27 Jul 2 (0)

If you stopped using MUS why did you choose to do so? (nt) - Hope in Canada 8:54 Jul 2 (12)

• my dd rote-memorized her way through with no understanding of the concepts (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:59 Jul 2 (0)
• My son said that the teaching concept seems to weird to him. - CindyinTexas 13:07 Jul 2 (0)
• DS didn't retain anything. He needs a spiral approach and more review. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 12:49 Jul 2 (0)
• modern curriculum press and professor b and lots of worksheets from edhelper.com or enchanted learning.com. MUS was flop here. :) nm - Robin in ca 12:41 Jul 2 (0)
• We didn't even make it through Alpha (m) - Sheralyn 12:02 Jul 2 (1)
  • same here..not learning and retaining anything..went to R & S Math..nt - Dena in MS 5:43 Jul 3 (0)
• DS could NOT stand the blocks and using them - Malenki 11:55 Jul 2 (0)
• Didn't want to spend an entire year on one concept..... - Michelle T 10:39 Jul 2 (0)
• why did I choose to do so? - crystal 10:20 Jul 2 (0)
• My dd just got tired of the same format, etc. However, she's a kid that needs more variety in everything! nt - Christy in CO 10:12 Jul 2 (0)
• My daughter just wanted something different... - Cyndi 9:01 Jul 2 (0)
• We stopped using it after Alpha (m). - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 9:01 Jul 2 (0)

Question for Laura in China about PE - Jennefer @ SSA 8:19 Jul 2 (3)

• Thank you both! - Jennefer @ SSA 18:29 Jul 2 (0)
• The presidential fitness website is good, but only really for your 6yo - Laura in China 17:41 Jul 2 (0)
• We too live through summer's heat... - Jenny in Atl 8:57 Jul 2 (0)

Teaching the Classics vs. Lightning Literature, or Both?! - Cindy 8:06 Jul 2 (1)

• Haven't used TtC-- only used LL7 & LL8 and love it! And best of all -- the boys did too, which means they got a lot out of it! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 9:03 Jul 2 (0)

How do I get my 8 yr old to loosen his grip on his pencil and stop pressing so hard(m) - Elm in NJ 8:04 Jul 2 (7)

• Thank you! I'll try the strength training and the mechanical pencil! nt - Elm in NJ 9:27 Jul 2 (0)
• Not a short term solution but. . . (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 8:42 Jul 2 (3)
  • I agree - Calvin's problems with writing have reduced as his trunk got stronger - Laura in China 17:45 Jul 2 (0)
  • From a mom with weak arms of a dd with weak arms, thank you - LauraQ 10:56 Jul 2 (1)
    • You are welcome. Glad it helped give a few ideas! nt - Jennefer @ SSA 11:37 Jul 2 (0)
• Have him use a mechanical pencil. The lead will break every time he presses to hard.nm - Stacy in NJ 8:20 Jul 2 (1)
  • Re: Have him use a mechanical pencil. The lead will break every time he presses to hard.nm - Janet M. 9:00 Jul 2 (0)

Favorite Independence Day activities/links/ideas for young kids? - grothmama 8:04 Jul 2 (1)

• Homeschool E-Store has a free download today only. (m) - Becky in IA 12:45 Jul 2 (0)

US history for 5th grader, 3rd grader - opinions, please! - lovemykids 7:38 Jul 2 (3)

• Re: US history for 5th grader, 3rd grader - opinions, please! - Luann in ID 10:54 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks for the input! I'll take a look at the SL readers! nt - lovemykids 17:56 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: US history for 5th grader, 3rd grader - opinions, please! - Lindatx 9:14 Jul 2 (0)

Galore Park is planning to publish a Greek course - Laura in China 7:31 Jul 2 (1)

• Woo-hoo! Thanks for the update. I love more curriculum options! (nt) - SPH 7:47 Jul 2 (0)

Dumb question: what subject teaches adding -ing, -ed, s & es to words? m - 10Acres 7:00 Jul 2 (13)

• I just finished doing it in Adventures in Phonics level B with my son. - Testimony 9:16 Jul 3 (0)
• It is in Grammar (past tense of jump is jumped) and of course spelling -m - Kathie in VA 15:01 Jul 2 (0)
• I've seen it in phonics, spelling, and English programs, but I think it may be "spelling" when you're learning the rules for adding suffixes (nt). - Karen K. in Tx 9:48 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Dumb question: what subject teaches adding -ing, -ed, s & es to words? m - Sequential Spelling 9:15 Jul 2 (1)
  • that's very helpful! thanks! nt. - 10Acres 9:50 Jul 2 (0)
• Phonics Pathways teaches this. nt - Maverick Mom from The Homeschool Library 9:02 Jul 2 (0)
• Spelling. nt - Ellie 7:56 Jul 2 (0)
• variety - AngieW in Texas 7:54 Jul 2 (0)
• any of those except for 'reading' /m - katilac 7:20 Jul 2 (3)
  • I picked Easy Grammar & All About Spelling: haven't bought yet, but didn't see this on the scope & seq. - 10Acres 7:27 Jul 2 (2)
    • AAS will cover extensively in Level 3, due out in November. nt - CindyP 7:36 Jul 3 (0)
    • this type of thing is usually covered in the cheapo workbooks from walmart, etc so you may consider that if it's your only hole /nft - katilac 14:58 Jul 2 (0)
• I have always taught in spelling. nt - momof7 7:15 Jul 2 (0)

Here's another website with math lesson plans and online experience - Dawn K 6:35 Jul 2 (0)

What have you used and liked for Physics? - Jean in CA 5:14 Jul 2 (14)

• Here's another one - Carrie 12:36 Jul 2 (6)
  • I don't think I've ever laughed out loud reading a physics text before... - Jean in CA 13:15 Jul 2 (5)
    • I just remembered.... - Carrie 18:26 Jul 2 (3)
      • Would you choose the book or internet? Are they basically the same? - Jean in CA 19:41 Jul 2 (2)
        • Sorry, I'm not really much help... - Carrie 6:50 Jul 3 (1)
          • You've actually been *quite* helpful.. thank you! nt - Jean in CA 14:32 Jul 3 (0)
    • Re: I don't think I've ever laughed out loud reading a physics text before... - captuhura 15:36 Jul 2 (0)
• OOP but worth the search - LauraQ 11:09 Jul 2 (2)
  • This sounds great! I appreciate - Jean in CA 13:13 Jul 2 (1)
    • AIG... - mom2abcd 20:43 Jul 2 (0)
• What about Exploration Education ..m - Carrie 6:55 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks, I have not heard of this before! nt - Jean in CA 10:24 Jul 2 (0)
• What about Real Science 4 Kids-I have a friend using this - Karie 6:31 Jul 2 (1)
  • I used this for Chem.. it was great... I'd like to find something - Jean in CA 10:25 Jul 2 (0)

Please direct me to Classical - paradise 5:01 Jul 2 (34)

• A HUGE difference I see betweeen CM and neo-classical.... - Tami 5:54 Jul 3 (3)
  • this is my view as well.......m - momof7 7:07 Jul 3 (2)
    • And I went back to CM and Ambleside after reading "Climbing Parnassus" and "LCC", articles from Memoria Press, hearing lectures from CiRCE institute, and reading GBA's James Taylor's "Poetic Knowledge"...m - Jami in TX 7:26 Jul 3 (1)
      • That's interesting. I had't thought about it from that perspective before. :) - momof7 13:50 Jul 3 (0)
• If you like CM, I am reading A Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason-it's really good, and then I"m going to finish reading The Well Trained Mind. nt - sherylinarctic 9:44 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks for the suggestion. nt - paradise 11:12 Jul 2 (0)
• If you like CM, I am reading A Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason-it's really good, and then I"m going to finish reading A Well Educated Mind. nt - sherylinarctic 9:43 Jul 2 (0)
• SWB will be a speaker at a classical homeschooling webinar.... - Karen K. in Tx 7:14 Jul 2 (0)
• Classical education has different meanings to different people (m) - Kimandtheboys 6:50 Jul 2 (1)
  • I would put TTT in a different category than Latin-Centered Curriculum and Climbing Parnassus... - Jean in CA 20:58 Jul 2 (0)
• Link - Jean in Wisc 5:37 Jul 2 (0)
• I am not sure I understand what you are asking. If you are asking if CM is classical, then the answer is no. - momof7 5:37 Jul 2 (14)
  • I definitnely see CM as classical.... - Peela 19:00 Jul 2 (2)
    • agreed...but... - Peela 6:34 Jul 3 (0)
    • I don't believe I ever said CM was light. The subject matter may be the same - momof7 5:37 Jul 3 (0)
  • momof7--is this it? (link only inside) - Lostinabook 13:55 Jul 2 (3)
    • Wow! Thank you! I've spent nearly the last hour reading the thread. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 7:47 Jul 3 (0)
    • THANKS so much for posting this link! (m) - MelissaM in NC 19:28 Jul 2 (0)
    • YES!! You are awesome! - momof7 14:37 Jul 2 (0)
  • momof7, how do you define classical? I'd like to know what your working definition is when you're comparing it to CM. :-) nt - Jami in TX 9:29 Jul 2 (3)
    • I only have a few minutes. I actually got my 22 month old to sleep..... - momof7 11:10 Jul 2 (2)
      • I should have added - momof7 11:14 Jul 2 (1)
        • I think we're in agreement in a lot of ways then, and I do consider myself classical. :-) m - Jami in TX 11:39 Jul 2 (0)
  • Well Trained Mind article on CM. Link inside...(m) - Tammyla 6:44 Jul 2 (1)
    • When you read the article, make sure you click on the link describing SWB's typical school day. Hilarious, inspiring, real... (nt) - Laura in OH 9:28 Jul 2 (0)
  • OhElizabeth, did you happen to book mark the discussion months ago - momof7 5:39 Jul 2 (0)
• Go to Jessica's blog... (m) - SM 5:20 Jul 2 (7)
  • ROTFL! Yes, there is plenty of links to keep you busy for a while. - Trivium Academy 5:56 Jul 2 (4)
    • How many hours do you spend per week on-line?????? :-) What a great resource. nt - MeganP 6:49 Jul 2 (3)
      • jessica goes on the internet, and great sites just come to her - - she's like the web whisperer /nft - katiac 7:23 Jul 2 (1)
        • ROFL - Thanks for the chuckle. - MelissaM in NC 8:22 Jul 2 (0)
      • The links have been developed over a year and half's time. - Trivium Academy 7:18 Jul 2 (0)
  • love the part about getting dh a movie... LOL! -nt - Kathie in VA 5:33 Jul 2 (0)
  • Re: Go to Jessica's blog... (m) - paradise 5:23 Jul 2 (0)

Questions about Sonlight Readers and Read-Alouds. - Trivium Academy 4:04 Jul 2 (24)

• Re: Questions about Sonlight Readers and Read-Alouds. - Sabrina 7:14 Jul 2 (0)
• We used Core K and I might be helpful (m) - SM 4:57 Jul 2 (1)
  • sorry about that repeat post junk... - Sm 5:16 Jul 2 (0)
• We used Core K and I might be helpful (m) - SM 4:55 Jul 2 (0)
• Why I'm asking. - Trivium Academy 4:44 Jul 2 (12)
  • In that case you'll need the Core IG plus the book packets... - LauraQ 12:00 Jul 2 (0)
  • I understand now--forgive my earlier post. - Closeacademy 9:55 Jul 2 (0)
  • Oh Jessica, forgive me for laughing. (m) - SPH 8:04 Jul 2 (5)
    • You're forgiven. (sm) - Trivium Academy 8:38 Jul 2 (4)
      • And from what I can tell, you are pretty terrific at the tweaking. (m) - SPH 9:03 Jul 2 (3)
        • Honestly, I like both but not as equally well. - Trivium Academy 10:41 Jul 2 (2)
          • I think using SL readers as supplemental or recreational readers, - SPH 11:34 Jul 2 (1)
            • I don't quite know when I'll have it done but if I can share it, I will! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:30 Jul 4 (0)
  • Oh Jessica, forgive me for laughing. (m) - SPH 8:04 Jul 2 (0)
  • If you're looking at the older years, there is not an option to buy just the reader guide. - Rhonda in TX 6:09 Jul 2 (2)
    • Gotcha, thanks! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:42 Jul 2 (1)
      • Yep just K, 1, 2, 3 and 3-5th grade. - siloam 14:52 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Questions about Sonlight Readers and Read-Alouds. - KarenDV 4:31 Jul 2 (2)
  • Karen... - Trivium Academy 4:56 Jul 2 (1)
    • Re: Karen... - KarenDV 8:03 Jul 2 (0)
• Sonlight Readers and Read-Alouds. - Closeacademy 4:25 Jul 2 (2)
  • Keep in mind... (m) - TarponGirl 4:41 Jul 2 (1)
    • On that note.... - siloam 14:48 Jul 2 (0)
• Answer... - GVA 4:22 Jul 2 (0)

My first grade schedule.. How is it? - Angela03 4:03 Jul 2 (6)

• Re: My first grade schedule.. How is it? - DeeinFL 7:21 Jul 2 (0)
• I think that looks good - Laura in China 4:48 Jul 2 (2)
  • Lol, I almost said... - Trivium Academy 4:58 Jul 2 (1)
    • LOL! (nt) - Laura in China 7:57 Jul 2 (0)
• Looks good. - Closeacademy 4:27 Jul 2 (0)
• I think it's great to start off with... - Trivium Academy 4:12 Jul 2 (0)

Thank you for answering my posts about cusenaire rods below. nt - 5knights3maidens 3:52 Jul 2 (0)

Momof7 - looking for your post with your own writing curriculum.... - Another Lynn 3:46 Jul 2 (3)

• It took me some searching to find it! Link inside - momof7 5:23 Jul 2 (2)
  • Sorry it took you some hunting! Thank you so much!!! I'm printing it so I can chew on it awhile. It looks very useful! nt - Another Lynn 8:40 Jul 2 (0)
  • Oops...sorry that sounded so choppy. I copied and pasted the old message into the new one and then didn't proofread. Yikes! :) - momof7 5:25 Jul 2 (0)

Still HIGHLY considering Rainbow, but are there any secular or more "neutral" middle school sciences for poorer people? <nt> - Pamela 2:40 Jul 2 (5)

• there's a complete set on ebay right now ... - AngieW in Texas 17:44 Jul 3 (0)
• What about Prentice Hall's Science Explorer series? You can pick them up used from Amazon (cheap!). nt - Ria 6:12 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Still HIGHLY considering Rainbow, but are there any secular or more "neutral" middle school sciences for poorer people? <nt> - T from Indy 5:32 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you looked at Singapore Science? - Closeacademy 4:29 Jul 2 (1)
  • I like Singapore too - erica 5:28 Jul 2 (0)

Do I need TM for HWT cursive? nt - Ann in WA 23:43 Jul 1 (1)

• I don't think so (nt) - Laura in China 1:50 Jul 2 (0)

Thanks to the ladies who responded to my R&S level 5/6 dilema... - Steph from Sac 21:53 Jul 1 (0)

What do *I* need to learn Latin, if I know nuttin' but "e pluribus unum" right now? - camibami 20:27 Jul 1 (9)

• Latin Seminar - Marie 13:14 Jul 2 (2)
  • Ooh! I wanna go! (It's in Texas.) Has anybody been? nt - Cindyg 18:39 Jul 2 (1)
    • I believe this is the first year . . . - Marie 14:02 Jul 3 (0)
• Have you heard of Artes Latinae? - Jean in CA 5:18 Jul 2 (0)
• I learn alongside my kids- being an adult, I learn it easier and quicker than them (well, mostly) nt - Peela 3:35 Jul 2 (1)
  • I learn alongside too (nt) - Laura in China 4:43 Jul 2 (0)
• Well, I can tell you what I'm doing... - dangermom 21:15 Jul 1 (0)
• Depends - how old are your dc and what latin program you plan to do with them and how much do you want to learn and how much time do you have? - Karen in CO 21:00 Jul 1 (1)
  • I plan to start Latin with the kids (program undecided) next year, so I have a year(m) - camibami 6:43 Jul 2 (0)

Heres what I found in a my drawer today..... Latin Prim 1 and a Logic Book by Mars Hill...What do I do with them? - Classic Mom 19:10 Jul 1 (1)

• If you've never taught Latin you can - Karin 16:23 Jul 2 (0)

Diane in Hong Kong - Check out the Book Depository - Laura in China 19:09 Jul 1 (1)

• Link inside - Laura in China 19:10 Jul 1 (0)

Grammar opinions on Easy Grammar and Growing with Grammar please - Alison in KY 19:01 Jul 1 (4)

• consider speaking directly with the lady who wrote GWG (more) - HollyDay 6:11 Jul 2 (1)
  • Re: consider speaking directly with the lady who wrote GWG (more) - Alison in KY 6:22 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Grammar opinions on Easy Grammar and Growing with Grammar please - Myrtle 20:20 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Grammar opinions on Easy Grammar and Growing with Grammar please - Cynthia 19:23 Jul 1 (0)

TO: Jessica (Trivium Academy) - Thank you! Here's why... - Mariann in Va 18:13 Jul 1 (3)

• I'm so glad it helped! Now come over and get my... - Trivium Academy 19:21 Jul 1 (2)
  • That is exactly my dh's problem! LOL I'm so glad I'm not the only one. nt - Marsha SC 5:10 Jul 2 (0)
  • My dd8 is a huge help... - Mariann in Va 19:53 Jul 1 (0)

Teach your child to read in 100 Easy Lessons - Amanda 18:07 Jul 1 (33)

• Used & and LOVED it - had great success! nt - Mel 17:43 Jul 2 (0)
• How about a look at First Reader? It's $30 and teaches everything your child needs to know and can be started as early as 4 years old. (link that has sample pages) - Kimandtheboys 16:01 Jul 2 (0)
• We really liked it until around lesson 70. I found out my son could not read without their lexicon. - dirty ethel rackham 13:37 Jul 2 (0)
• Here is my review of this program. - KidsHappen 11:59 Jul 2 (0)
• It worked well for my oldest. It was a failure for the second. OPGTR worked for him. nt - earlybird mom 11:12 Jul 2 (0)
• I've used it. Have you seen- Teach your Child to Read in 20 easy Lessons? - paradise 10:03 Jul 2 (0)
• Hate to be the bad guy! But I disliked it! HARD with all of the symbols- I loved hooked on phonics and it was fun for the kids- - Classic Mom 8:30 Jul 2 (0)
• Worked with all 5 of my dc, but I used it with... - Julie in CA 6:25 Jul 2 (1)
  • One more thing... - Julie in CA 6:28 Jul 2 (0)
• We used it successfully with all six of our children. nt - Ria 6:13 Jul 2 (0)
• Mary Pride had something interesting to say about phonics that helped me... - GVA 5:41 Jul 2 (0)
• Didn't care for it. nt - one_l_michele 5:37 Jul 2 (0)
• Worked very well for one of my children, didn't work at all for my son. ...m - amber in GA 4:40 Jul 2 (0)
• How old is your child? - Closeacademy 4:36 Jul 2 (2)
  • Unfortunately I discovered the hard way that 7 can be too late IF AND ONLY IF..... - Kathy in MD 6:33 Jul 2 (1)
    • I didn't push until my dd turned 7 - Closeacademy 10:11 Jul 2 (0)
• This would be your 3rd phonics program? How long did you try the other 2 and were they different or basically the same?..... - Kathy in MD 4:10 Jul 2 (0)
• Tried it - didn't work for us. nt - Karen in CO 22:14 Jul 1 (0)
• Tried it, thought it was okay, but... my kids never got past about 5 lessons. They would just cry and cry... - Debra in CO 21:20 Jul 1 (1)
  • Us, too, same reaction to Phonics Pathways. Explode the Code worked for us.nt - KarenNC 4:37 Jul 2 (0)
• Working well for us! My son loves it! nt - Ruthie in AL 20:46 Jul 1 (0)
• It was hard for me to look at & learn (the new symbols), but many have used it with success. I preferred Phonics Pathways and a set of phonogram cards (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 20:17 Jul 1 (0)
• used it successfuly with my son when he just came out of school and couldnt read.... - Peela 20:16 Jul 1 (0)
• Many people love it, but it didn't work for me or DD. She was already very familiar with the alphabet and it just confused her. It drove me nuts just looking at it. nt - akmommy 19:53 Jul 1 (2)
  • Yeah, it made me a little cross-eyed just trying to look at the pages. I gave my copy away to someone else who loved it. ;o) nt - abbeyej 5:47 Jul 2 (0)
  • I agree! Too cluttered for me--we used Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading with great success. - peabody1 4:45 Jul 2 (0)
• LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT !!!! nt - Heather in MI 19:51 Jul 1 (0)
• I used this for my kiddies it worked for three kids with three different learning styles. nt. - Rose in BC 19:46 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Teach your child to read in 100 Easy Lessons - Janet M. 19:40 Jul 1 (0)
• This is the "short course" for the SRA reading program used in many public schools for kids struggling to read... - Jean in Wisc 19:30 Jul 1 (0)
• Used it w/my oldest. I (extremely!!) dislike it. - momof7 19:26 Jul 1 (0)
• Worked for me but in hindsight... Funnix - KyTriplets 19:11 Jul 1 (0)
• I've used this with two kids so far and will start with the third in a few months . . . - Brenda in FL 19:01 Jul 1 (0)

JESSICA of TA - Can I ask about your Life Science plans? (m) - MelissaM in NC 16:28 Jul 1 (3)

• Re: Life Science - Trivium Academy 16:47 Jul 1 (2)
  • Oh, gotcha! (m) - MelissaM in NC 5:23 Jul 2 (1)
    • We created our own habitats on our flipchart with markers and construction paper. nt - Trivium Academy 5:58 Jul 2 (0)

Sonlight users....questions on history and which core to choose - Kelly in GA 15:24 Jul 1 (5)

• Schedule, and other options... - siloam 14:40 Jul 2 (0)
• I think you have several good options. - SPH 19:44 Jul 1 (0)
• I love Sonlight 3 & 4's selections.....great for the ages of your kids. - momof7 16:53 Jul 1 (0)
• What I would do... - Donna T. 16:07 Jul 1 (0)
• It really comes down to whether you prefer to do Ancient or American history now...(m) - Colleen 15:44 Jul 1 (0)

Chris in VA, here are the math websites I mentioned :) - Dawn K 15:07 Jul 1 (0)

Opinions on LLATL and BJU Language Arts - Shannan 14:46 Jul 1 (5)

• Re: Opinions on LLATL and BJU Language Arts - Shannan 7:04 Jul 3 (0)
• It sounds like LLATL is the better fit for your son. I would... - Donna A. 17:45 Jul 2 (0)
• I know nothing about BJU, but have used LLATL Yellow through Orange, and own Purple - Debra in CO 21:32 Jul 1 (0)
• We used LLATL Orange,... - Karen K. in Tx 20:51 Jul 1 (0)
• It depends on your goals... - Dayle in Guatemala 16:57 Jul 1 (0)

"Time for Learning" computer program - aly. 12:25 Jul 1 (5)

• We really loved it - rebeccalizzie 18:29 Jul 1 (0)
• I was thinking of using it, hmmm I wonder if anyone uses it as a standalone - Asma 16:08 Jul 1 (1)
  • I was reading on their little forum that some do. - Karen in CO 17:55 Jul 1 (0)
• I used it successfully for a few weeks when I needed a break from teaching.... - Tami 14:14 Jul 1 (0)
• Lots of fun, but not structured enough for a full program. - Night Elf 13:42 Jul 1 (0)

Question about Apologia Elementary Science Astronomy ... - MpS in MA 12:18 Jul 1 (6)

• Re: Question about Apologia Elementary Science Astronomy ... - KarenDV 4:43 Jul 2 (0)
• Easy to edit - it's pretty clear when the author starts to go into this theory... - Christy in CO 14:56 Jul 1 (1)
  • I agree... - Susan in TN 7:11 Jul 2 (0)
• Barely even noticed it, to be honest...(m) - Colleen 14:44 Jul 1 (0)
• It would be pretty easy to edit, IMO... - Old Dominion Heather 14:00 Jul 1 (0)
• I'm using their Flying Creatures right now.... - Michelle T 13:04 Jul 1 (0)

Latin questions for a 7 yo... - ShelzNH 12:12 Jul 1 (3)

• You can do as much or as little writing for Minimus as you like - Laura in China 18:48 Jul 1 (0)
• You can do PL without any writing... - ali in Oregon 12:23 Jul 1 (1)
  • We did the same thing! Dd had great retention of it. I felt having her write in the book in addition to all else she did was overkill. - Lizzie in Ma 15:51 Jul 2 (0)

American Revolution Lapbook from HOC...is all the required reading in this or do you have to search (library,net etc..)?...nt - 5knights3maidens 10:39 Jul 1 (1)

• All the information is in the guide... - Tina in WA 12:36 Jul 1 (0)

Has anyone used the recommended art/music resources in WTM : Hands-On Sculpting; Sculpey clay; Draw Today Kits:Understanding Music? What did you think? nt - Christy in CO 10:17 Jul 1 (2)

• We like Sculpey -- there are klutz idea books for it; Draw Today is quite complex with grids & erasing chalk to create pix (nt) - Julie in MN 15:13 Jul 1 (0)
• My boys love Crayola Model Magic, but perhaps because they are younger. NT - Dawn K 15:08 Jul 1 (0)

Can anyone tell me how many chapters are in Apologia Botany and Zoology I? Thanks. nt - MeganP 10:04 Jul 1 (2)

• Re: Can anyone tell me how many chapters are in Apologia Botany and Zoology I? Thanks. nt - Deanna 11:36 Jul 1 (1)
  • Thank you so much. nt - MeganP 11:50 Jul 1 (0)

Revised SOTW 1 Activity Guide - Are the illustrations significantly better than in the original SOTW1 AG? nt - yvonne in ca 10:01 Jul 1 (11)

• Anyone know if a revised Activity Book for SOTW 2 is in the works? Seems like it should be since the second volume has been updated, too. (nt) - Colleen 14:46 Jul 1 (8)
  • I believe Amazon has the revised version showing up as available in August (nt) - Leslie in TN 6:00 Jul 2 (0)
  • A few days ago, the Peacehill Press person on the phone told me yes, it should be ready soon. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 19:07 Jul 1 (4)
    • So based on this, the fact that it's listed in the RR catalog (see my post below) is inaccurate, I guess...? (nt) - Colleen 19:11 Jul 1 (3)
      • Well, I have no idea. It sounded like Peacehill gets some but not necessarily all types of thing from Norton.... - Karen K. in Tx 19:19 Jul 1 (2)
        • Oh, good point! (m) - Colleen 19:34 Jul 1 (1)
          • you're welcome! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 20:06 Jul 1 (0)
  • I think I saw one in Rainbow Resource's catalogue.nt - Karin 15:50 Jul 1 (1)
    • You're right, it's in the RR catalog. I'm just plain confused...(m) - Colleen 19:09 Jul 1 (0)
• IMO, yes, both the maps and illustrations are significantly better! (nt) - Leslie in TN 10:50 Jul 1 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - yvonne in ca 15:33 Jul 1 (0)

Cuisenaire Rods and Books...Where is a good place to buy from and ....more........ - 5knights3maidens 9:42 Jul 1 (4)

• We found... - K&R's Mom 17:42 Jul 1 (0)
• There are some rods and books for sale on the Sale & Swap board - btw, I'm not the seller :) nt - NYSue 13:59 Jul 1 (0)
• From the publisher... - Ellie 11:51 Jul 1 (0)
• when I was looking - crystal 11:34 Jul 1 (0)

Q's on calvert discovery in music and discovery in art are they worth the $$$$ - family mom 8:50 Jul 1 (8)

• We loved Calvert's music program when my DS was 6. - Cindyg 20:22 Jul 1 (0)
• We started it then found out we were relocating (M) - one_l_michele 13:02 Jul 1 (0)
• Discoveries in Music was worth the $$$ for us because now we actually DO music every week! - yvonne in ca 10:19 Jul 1 (5)
  • Re: Discoveries in Music was worth the $$$ for us because now we actually DO music every week! - FAMILY MOM 10:22 Jul 1 (4)
    • I believe she said... - abbeyej 12:05 Jul 1 (3)
      • BTW, thanks, abbeyej! - yvonne in ca 12:58 Jul 1 (0)
      • What abbeyej said... - yvonne in ca 12:56 Jul 1 (0)
      • Re: I believe she said... - family mom 12:35 Jul 1 (0)

what is writing acrosss the curriculum--an actual program or a concept - mommy c 8:37 Jul 1 (3)

• How we do it...... - momof7 10:07 Jul 1 (1)
  • Re: How we do it...... - mommy c 10:20 Jul 1 (0)
• It's a concept, applying writing to all academic areas, not just keeping writing as an isolated subject. - Michelle T 8:43 Jul 1 (0)

how to combine multiple grades and WTM history and science cycle ISSUES--help - MOMMY C 8:04 Jul 1 (2)

• TOG is my vote! If you study modern this year for your 7th grade , you could spend 8th-12th grades going through the 4 year cycle again, going at a slower pace. nt - r 6:49 Jul 2 (0)
• I'd go ahead and do modern history this year and do ancient next year... - Old Dominion Heather 8:40 Jul 1 (0)

anyone willing to share their fourth grade schedule and - family mom 7:38 Jul 1 (17)

• We will be combining a 1st and 4th (m) - camibami 20:34 Jul 1 (0)
• Ours - Quiver0f10 16:34 Jul 1 (0)
• I'll have a 1st and a 4th... - girlymama 14:21 Jul 1 (0)
• Just finished 4th... - Tami 14:13 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's ours: - Lori in MN 13:22 Jul 1 (0)
• our 4th grade schedule - Kim 13:08 Jul 1 (0)
• rising 4th and 2nd here - katilac 12:01 Jul 1 (0)
• 4th grade scheule... - akmommy 11:27 Jul 1 (1)
  • Oops forgot for cursive we will be using HWT's 4th grade book. nt - akmommy 11:29 Jul 1 (0)
• I had a 1st and 4th grader this last year and finally decided to split their history and science - Laura in China 9:34 Jul 1 (0)
• rising 4th grader - AngieW in Texas 8:44 Jul 1 (0)
• 4th grade schedule - Kellin 8:25 Jul 1 (2)
  • We will be using ECC too (m) - Kisa in CA 17:05 Jul 1 (0)
  • Re: 4th grade schedule - Classic Mom 12:12 Jul 1 (0)
• rising 4th grade ds's schedule - Carmen & Co 8:21 Jul 1 (1)
  • Oops, I tried to import a document, but failed. Here's a list of main programs. . . - Carmen & Co. 9:00 Jul 1 (0)
• My fourth grade schedule for next year... - MeganP 8:13 Jul 1 (0)

can anyone post their first grade schudule - family mom 7:03 Jul 1 (35)

• Here's ours--hopefully it will all go smoothly this fall - Kristiana 17:06 Jul 3 (0)
• Ours... (long) - Dawne 6:06 Jul 2 (0)
• Here's ours for my twins... - Elm in NJ 5:53 Jul 2 (0)
• Here's ours - Julia in Sk 18:45 Jul 1 (0)
• I'll go ahead and add ours to the mix.... - Marsha SC 18:08 Jul 1 (0)
• Here is ours (m) - Laurie in VA 17:10 Jul 1 (1)
  • What does VOS stand for? nt - EgoElfWife 13:41 Jul 2 (0)
• Our first grade schedule: (m) - my2boysteacher 16:32 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's ours - hope I didn't leave out anything! (m) - MelissaM in NC 15:36 Jul 1 (1)
  • OOPS - I did leave out stuff (m) - MelissaM in NC 15:39 Jul 1 (0)
• Ours... - RhondaM. 14:52 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's ours: - Lori in MN 13:26 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's our sorta 1 and sorta K for this year, LOL! (m) - SM 13:17 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's Ours - Karen in CO 12:06 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's what my 1st grader will be doing.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:01 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's what worked for L/A & math for us.... - Karen K. in Tx 10:40 Jul 1 (0)
• Well, we haven't started yet, but here's what it looks like for us - DeeinFL 9:36 Jul 1 (0)
• 1st grade - Kellin 8:34 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's what we're doing/planning to do... - chiguirre 8:33 Jul 1 (0)
• should have also asked for what worked for first grade and what did not and why - family mom 8:11 Jul 1 (5)
  • Each child has different strengths and weaknesses but - Closeacademy 10:07 Jul 1 (0)
  • Sonlight's LA 1 did not work for us (m) - Kellin 8:35 Jul 1 (3)
    • Old LA 1 worked for my 1st grader this last year - Laura in China 19:07 Jul 1 (0)
    • same here, but that was a few years ago; I haven't seen the redone SL L/A (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 10:22 Jul 1 (1)
      • Sonlight did not work for us either, nor did Rod & Staff Reading.nt - Dena in MS 10:34 Jul 1 (0)
• should have also asked for what worked for first grade and what did not and why - family mom 8:10 Jul 1 (0)
• If you look at the sidebar of my blog, (m) - threelops 7:58 Jul 1 (1)
  • And because I'm a dork and forgot to link it, here's the link only - threelops 7:58 Jul 1 (0)
• Here's what we did for first grade - Trivium Academy 7:41 Jul 1 (2)
  • Re: Here's what we did for first grade - family mom 8:08 Jul 1 (1)
    • Re: FLL - Trivium Academy 9:28 Jul 1 (0)
• What we did last year for first grade: - Closeacademy 7:17 Jul 1 (3)
  • here's ours..we have already started... - Dena in MS 7:30 Jul 1 (2)
    • Re: here's ours..we have already started... - family mom 7:34 Jul 1 (1)
      • Re: here's ours..we have already started... - Dena in MS 10:37 Jul 1 (0)

Laura in China, do you know about Book Depository? - abbeyej 6:39 Jul 1 (5)

• Free shipping to US, too. Now what Galore Park books are good? - mom2abcd 14:35 Jul 1 (2)
  • Yes, you double pound amounts to get dollar amounts - Laura in China 18:31 Jul 1 (1)
    • Thanks. nt - mom2abcd 20:49 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Laura in China, do you know about Book Depository? - mommy c 7:41 Jul 1 (0)
• Wow! Free shipping of Galore Park books to Hong Kong! Hooray! Thank you! (nt) - Laura in China 7:34 Jul 1 (0)

Spelling vs Vocabulary...input please - Jean 6:26 Jul 1 (2)

• Re: Spelling vs Vocabulary...input please - Lindatx 9:22 Jul 2 (0)
• Sounds like it would work for you. You can always gently go over any rules you notice might be helpful. - Chris in VA 6:28 Jul 1 (0)

CAT testing questions (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 6:13 Jul 1 (6)

• Another question -- - Mom2LegoManiacs 10:35 Jul 1 (2)
  • I'd tell him to skip it and go back at the end if there is still time. That way they get used to moving through the test. On timing (m) - Tammyla 12:05 Jul 1 (1)
    • Good ideas -- thanks a bunch. I have been relaxed with the practicing -- I don't think he is stressed about it in any way (hope to keep it that way!) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 19:45 Jul 1 (0)
• Thanks(m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 10:33 Jul 1 (0)
• Explain the directions and how the test works before it arrives. Those bubbles, (m) - Tammyla 6:52 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: CAT testing questions (m) - Michele in MN 6:18 Jul 1 (0)

Has anyone started their Lively Latin? How are you and dc liking it so far? (We'll start in Sept.) nt - MamaPapa 6:07 Jul 1 (0)

Spectrum Test Prep books? My ds (3rd grade) will (m) - threelops 5:45 Jul 1 (3)

• We are doing them (gr 1, gr 5, and gr6) this year -m - Kathie in VA 13:23 Jul 1 (0)
• I love these books! - Debra in CO 8:29 Jul 1 (0)
• We used them this year (1st and 2nd grade)_ - Mogster 8:18 Jul 1 (0)

Trivium Jessica-- ? regarding your house cleaning schedule.. - Corb 0:55 Jul 1 (10)

• Re: Trivium Jessica-- ? regarding your house cleaning schedule.. - profmom 6:18 Jul 1 (5)
  • thanks profmom, I used Motivated Moms Planner... - Trivium Academy 6:21 Jul 1 (4)
    • I tried the motivated moms as well. Its great but didn't suit my house. - Corb 7:31 Jul 1 (1)
      • Did you want the actual file? I thought you just wanted to... - Trivium Academy 7:36 Jul 1 (0)
    • Re: thanks profmom, I used Motivated Moms Planner... - profmom 6:34 Jul 1 (1)
      • Re: Timeliness - Trivium Academy 6:51 Jul 1 (0)
• Here it is. - Trivium Academy 4:51 Jul 1 (3)
  • Re: Here it is. - AdrianaInVa 19:33 Jul 1 (0)
  • Not sure that link is working, trying again. - Trivium Academy 4:57 Jul 1 (1)
    • Thank you thank you thank you! nt - Corb 7:33 Jul 1 (0)

latin prep----- what do you order??????????/ - mommyc 0:22 Jul 1 (5)

• Re: latin prep----- what do you order??????????/ - mommyc 8:14 Jul 1 (0)
• Latin Prep is designed for US 5th grade and up - some use it a year or so earlier - Laura in China 7:37 Jul 1 (0)
• I have the latin prep book 1 and the anwer key! I am ordering the workbooks for book 1and the answer key also nt - Elm in NJ 7:28 Jul 1 (2)
  • This is what I did too...student text, answers, workbook 1/2 and answers; from horrible books. nt - Pensguys 10:00 Jul 1 (0)
  • Re: I have the latin prep book 1 and the anwer key! I am ordering the workbooks for book 1and the answer key also nt - mommyc 7:36 Jul 1 (0)

LarsonMath.com....Has anyone used the PreAlgebra?? (m) - Francie in CA 22:44 Jun 30 (0)

Can anyone recommend an online art supply resource? nt - Sandra 22:05 Jun 30 (3)

• I've always used Discount School Supply. nt - one_l_michele 5:51 Jul 1 (0)
• I've ordered things from Mister Art (www.misterart.com), Rainbow Resource carries many art supplies, also Dick Blick (www.dickblick.com). nt - Jami in TX 22:11 Jun 30 (1)
  • We buy a lot of our supplies from Dick Blicks due to their great sales. nm - Carmen & Co. 22:19 Jun 30 (0)

CLE Science?? Anyone out there use it? What's it like? Any sample pages?There aren't on the sample page posted here. Thanks! nt - Natalija 21:45 Jun 30 (2)

• The Sunrise edition is only available for grades 1 and 2!(m) - Elm in NJ 5:39 Jul 1 (0)
• Opps! I meant to say "THEY aren't on the sample page posted here! "nt - Natalija 21:47 Jun 30 (0)

How important is outlining in 5th grade? m - profmom 21:01 Jun 30 (1)

• My guess would be yes, because the two kinds of outlining require different skills: - Catherine 6:48 Jul 1 (0)

Sheralyn, I posted a response to your question about ancients below. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 20:59 Jun 30 (1)

• Hi Jenny thanks for your response...(m) - Sheralyn 16:27 Jul 1 (0)

Saxon Math 1 student meeting book - is it necessary if you have the K? - TXMOMof2 20:54 Jun 30 (3)

• Thanks! -nt - TXMomof2 14:32 Jul 1 (0)
• What we did - Chris in VA 6:08 Jul 1 (0)
• It's got different stuff in it...m - dangermom 23:06 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone watched those Ring of Fire videos by sciencekitsforkids that WP sells? - Karen in CO 20:40 Jun 30 (1)

• Re: Anyone watched those Ring of Fire videos by sciencekitsforkids that WP sells? - Laura in VA 16:49 Jul 1 (0)

Best literature suggestions for 5th grade boy? (sm) - Wendi 20:27 Jun 30 (7)

• Wow, thanks, everyone, for all the suggestions! (nt) - Wendi 20:27 Jul 1 (0)
• Douglas Bond books, Roman Mysteries, Chronicles of Narnia...more - kim 13:16 Jul 1 (0)
• My son loved Hatchet, and other Gary Paulsen books at that age. nt. - Michelle in GA 13:06 Jul 1 (0)
• Here are a few of my boys' favorites from that age... - Lori D. 21:38 Jun 30 (0)
• My 10 yo just finished reading Shiloh and really loved it. nm - Stacy in NJ 21:02 Jun 30 (0)
• My oldest loved 21 balloons at that age. (and he was a reluctant reader!) - momof7 20:51 Jun 30 (0)
• Ds 10 just finished Little Britches by Ralph Moody and enjoyed it. Good character study and morals and definitely a more challenging read than what he'd done before. nt - PameLA in VA 20:45 Jun 30 (0)

I can't believe I'm asking this..... CLE Math users.... - steppingstonemomma 20:07 Jun 30 (12)

• Thank you everyone. You've put my mind at ease. I'm still going to the homeschool store just to see it for myself but I'm not going to be so quick to just the BJU ship. I'll look at the Review books too! nt. - steppingstonemomma 19:10 Jul 1 (0)
• As one who has complained about BJU, why I'm sticking with it..... - Rhondabee 15:10 Jul 1 (0)
• Agreeing... - Tami 11:17 Jul 1 (0)
• No - Shari 5:19 Jul 1 (2)
  • That brings up a good point... - OhElizabeth 6:32 Jul 1 (1)
    • Yes, I've had the same conversation with Lee Bortins... - GVA 12:27 Jul 1 (0)
• Answer... - GVA 4:55 Jul 1 (3)
  • Gail....a question for you....m - Pensguys 5:06 Jul 1 (2)
    • Yes, he only got 1/2 though RightStart E... - GVA 12:13 Jul 1 (1)
      • Okay....I ordered the placement tests but I assumed we would just go right into 500. nt - Pensguys 14:43 Jul 1 (0)
• Well I have some secrets for you about BJU math... - OhElizabeth 21:16 Jun 30 (1)
  • Spring into Action - Cindyg 19:42 Jul 1 (0)

MFW - Exploration -1850 - What books / items would you NOT go w/out? TIA - Mel 19:31 Jun 30 (1)

• my ideas - crystal 6:31 Jul 1 (0)

Are there Christian alternatives to Wordly Wise & Spelling Workout? I really like the rules-based method that SW follows but would much rather prefer something with Christian content. Same thing for WW. TIA nt. - Libby in Texas :) 19:19 Jun 30 (9)

• We love Building Spelling Skills from Christian Liberty Press. link inside... - Donna A. 20:17 Jul 1 (0)
• Rod & Staff Spelling is similar (at least in lower grades) to SW IMO nt - Ann in WA 17:36 Jul 1 (0)
• Instead of Official Vocabulary, would something like Latin in the Christian Trivium or a Progreny Press guide work?(nt) - Tami 16:03 Jul 1 (1)
  • Bob Jones Spelling would be a decent alternative. There is some vocabulary in it , if I remember correctly.(nt) - Tami 19:23 Jul 1 (0)
• have you looked at ACSI? - Peek a Boo 20:40 Jun 30 (4)
  • I'm not crazay about ACIS's "Purposeful Design" spelling materials... - Ellie 6:02 Jul 1 (0)
  • I indeed thought of ACSI, but have heard over the years they're not friendly to homeschoolers. Are their teacher's manuals/editions needed? If so, yikes, they're expensive...aren't they? I know...(more) - Libby in Texas :) 21:01 Jun 30 (2)
    • I think you can order their stuff from CBD also. nt - Daisy 21:32 Jun 30 (0)
    • a few homeschool stores in the DFW area carry them [m] - Peek a Boo 21:28 Jun 30 (0)

anyone use writers jungle? - KSummer 18:59 Jun 30 (1)

• We've used both WJ and Writing Strands - Arenee 4:20 Jul 1 (0)

Rod & Staff Question-I think I got the wrong level... - Steph from Sac 18:48 Jun 30 (4)

• Re: Rod & Staff Question-I think I got the wrong level... - Angel 19:03 Jun 30 (3)
  • I'll third it. The fifth grade book has foundational stuff you wouldn't want to miss. nt - Mom to 3 island boys 10:20 Jul 2 (0)
  • Yes, there's a big difference - Karin 11:49 Jul 1 (0)
  • I'll second this (sm) - Nicole M 22:09 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone use Building on the Rock? Reviews please? TIA! nt - hsingnh 18:27 Jun 30 (1)

• I bought the 2nd grade one at convention - it shipped yesterday... - Debra in CO 8:25 Jul 1 (0)

thanks for ALL the advice and links to Jesse tree and Easy Grammar - sadie 18:24 Jun 30 (0)

Laura in China, I emailed you about the Yahoo group! nt - Elm in NJ 18:06 Jun 30 (6)

• Me, too... - Linda in NM 15:35 Jul 1 (0)
• Elm - I'm sending out an invite in a minute to a few people, but I don't know if you are among them. Contact me again if you don't receive it in the next hour or two (nt) - Laura in China 18:25 Jun 30 (0)
• Guys, guys, I just woke up! Remember the time zone! LOL! (nt) - Laura in China 18:23 Jun 30 (1)
  • LOL! Sorry :-) nt - Quiver0f10 18:24 Jun 30 (0)
• And I checked my junk mail and it isn't there! nt - Elm in NJ 18:12 Jun 30 (1)
  • I am waiting, too. mt - Quiver0f10 18:14 Jun 30 (0)

What are you using for Greek? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 17:47 Jun 30 (7)

• Last year/now - 4th & 2nd graders using Hey Andrew 1 - Debra in CO 8:32 Jul 1 (2)
  • Where do you order Elementary Greek ? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:02 Jul 1 (1)
    • Nevermind, I found it nt - Quiver0f10 17:22 Jul 1 (0)
• Hey Andrew I thinking about 2 and Elementary Greek. Me & 2nd grader. nt - Closeacademy 4:43 Jul 1 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:08 Jul 1 (0)
• Hey Andrew, inthebeginning.org, and the Alphabetarian; w/ 13yos, 10yos, 6yos, and 3.5yog [kinda, lol] :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:46 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:07 Jul 1 (0)

Noeo Chemistry level 2, on average, how long do you think a class would take if you used this twice per week? Trying to figure out my schedule. Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 17:15 Jun 30 (2)

• My 6th grader easily did this in two sessions.....m - Julieofsardis 22:16 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 13:01 Jul 1 (0)

LCC -can someone who is using this give me the" just the facts ma'am" on this concept. - mommy c 16:16 Jun 30 (6)

• thank you for the posts- very helpful- i appreciate your feed back - mommyc 23:33 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: LCC -can someone who is using this give me the" just the facts ma'am" on this concept. - Anne Marie 19:20 Jun 30 (0)
• Some more answers - Karen in CO 19:13 Jun 30 (0)
• Another reference I've found helpful for "fleshing out LCC" a bit more fully for me is Highlands Latin School's website. m - Jami in TX 17:43 Jun 30 (0)
• You might want to look at the LCC site...(m) - Plaid Dad 17:27 Jun 30 (0)
• I dont have the book in front of me, but.... - Peela 16:57 Jun 30 (0)

Does anyone know what type cursive is most like that taught in Cursive First (I'm looking for a workbook for practice)? thanks!! nt - Momto5girls 15:48 Jun 30 (5)

• Evan-Moor's Contemporary Cursive has all the letters start on the baseline...this workbook is practice only, no instruction (link) - 5wolfcubs 17:48 Jun 30 (2)
  • Thanks, Lee; this looks great nt - Momto5girls 18:01 Jun 30 (1)
    • To credit my source for this ready-made follow up to Cursive First: Thank you, Pensguys!! nt - 5wolfcubs 21:35 Jun 30 (0)
• I think it is Zaner Blosser Contemporary (or Modern whatt is it called?) n - KIN 15:58 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thank you!! nt - armsli@verizon.net 16:16 Jun 30 (0)

Tami--Placement tests for CLE math?? - Lostinabook 15:31 Jun 30 (5)

• Do a search for "math 100-400" on their web-site - Rhonda in TX 16:37 Jun 30 (3)
  • Do you really need the Placement Test TM? nt - Pensguys 16:54 Jun 30 (1)
    • Nevermind. nt - Pensguys 16:59 Jun 30 (0)
  • Thank you :-) nt - Lostinabook 16:50 Jun 30 (0)
• How funny. I was just getting on to ask the same question! nt - Karie 16:04 Jun 30 (0)

to mom who posted her own writing curriculum - mommy c 15:19 Jun 30 (5)

• Glad you found it helpful. - momof7 19:03 Jun 30 (2)
  • Re: Glad you found it helpful. - mommy c 23:23 Jun 30 (0)
  • to momof7 - mommy c 23:21 Jun 30 (0)
• ooooo where was this post at : ) nt - seven brides and one brother 15:44 Jun 30 (1)
  • karen (momof7) you are the one I am looking for - mommy c 16:09 Jun 30 (0)

ARTISTIC PURSUITS - this looks expensive - is it? nm - HollyDay 15:10 Jun 30 (7)

• Re: ARTISTIC PURSUITS - this looks expensive - is it? nm - Erika 17:01 Jun 30 (0)
• 1st you get the book - Jean in Wisc 15:46 Jun 30 (5)
  • Yes, the supplies are the same for the first couple books too, so ... - Kristiana 17:10 Jul 3 (0)
  • APursuits doesn't really teach HOW to draw though, m - Kelli 17:10 Jun 30 (3)
    • Drawing with Children is another good book, we're doing that this summer. nt - Kristiana 17:11 Jul 3 (0)
    • Right. We use Draw Squad along with AP, as Draw Squad teaches drawing. nt - Stephanie not in TX 21:45 Jun 30 (0)
    • I agree... (m) - WendyWords 17:56 Jun 30 (0)

Has anyone combined Hey Andrew and EG ? - seven brides and one brother 15:03 Jun 30 (4)

• Re: Has anyone combined Hey Andrew and EG ? - Kim in MO 15:11 Jun 30 (3)
  • yes it does, - seven brides and one brother 15:42 Jun 30 (2)
    • Re: yes it does, - Kim in MO 15:09 Jul 1 (0)
    • Re: yes it does, - Kim in MO 17:40 Jun 30 (0)

Any opinions of Meet the Masters art program for computer? Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:02 Jun 30 (4)

• Thanks for the info! I am thinking I will probably try this in the fall. What is the resale value? (nt) - Dawn in MI 17:47 Jul 2 (0)
• A little pricey - but we like it a lot. more... - Mom to 3 island boys 10:15 Jul 2 (0)
• We just started at the end of last year; so far, I like it (and so does my son). nt - Linda in NM 15:36 Jul 1 (0)
• I think I just stumbled on this site the other day...It looks great but expensive...I wasn't sure about it either. nt - 5knights3maidesn 9:49 Jul 1 (0)

Just posted a Year-at-a-Glance curriculum overview template... - Tami 13:25 Jun 30 (5)

• Just spent some time perusing your blog ~ what a wealth of information & encouragement! TFS! ~nt~ - Lisa in southern MD 21:58 Jun 30 (0)
• *Brilliant* - Sweetpeach 15:08 Jun 30 (0)
• That's wonderful Tami, great job! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 14:15 Jun 30 (0)
• I left a msg saying so but I'll say it again -- looks great! nt - 5wolfcubs 14:11 Jun 30 (0)
• Tami, your course outline looks great - Milema 13:54 Jun 30 (0)

Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - hsingnh 13:10 Jun 30 (29)

• Re: Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - Linden in NM 22:33 Jul 1 (1)
  • Re: Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - Trish in ON 18:35 Jul 3 (0)
• Here's ours: - Lori in MN 13:31 Jul 1 (0)
• Ours, tho not set in stone - Chris in VA 6:26 Jul 1 (0)
• here's mine - Dawn K 5:30 Jul 1 (1)
  • Can you post the website of the VA math site you mentioned? TIA nt - Chris in VA 6:19 Jul 1 (0)
• 2nd grade - Shari 5:13 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - Lizzie in Ma 4:11 Jul 1 (0)
• 2nd grade .. - LisaL 18:12 Jun 30 (1)
  • Forgot Cursive First and recorder class nt - LisaL 18:20 Jun 30 (0)
• This is our curriculum for 2nd - Laura in China 17:53 Jun 30 (1)
  • And here's our schedule - Laura in China 17:55 Jun 30 (0)
• Ours we have started 2nd - Closeacademy 17:45 Jun 30 (0)
• Here is ours so far... - Jenny in Atl 16:38 Jun 30 (0)
• finished 2nd recently - HollyDay 15:43 Jun 30 (0)
• Here's ours - Lostinabook 15:41 Jun 30 (0)
• Here's ours: - earlybird mom 15:28 Jun 30 (0)
• Here is where I will make many of you feel better :) (m) - Stephanie not in TX 15:04 Jun 30 (1)
  • Stephanie not in TX - Project Life? - hootandflutter 7:24 Jul 1 (0)
• My 2nd graders list...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 14:41 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - CalicoKat 14:24 Jun 30 (0)
• 2nd grade starts in ONE week!! - 5wolfcubs 14:21 Jun 30 (0)
• Ours - Quiver0f10 14:12 Jun 30 (0)
• Here is our 2nd grade schedule - Milema 14:08 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Could anyone post their curriculum and/or schedules for 2nd grade?TIA! nt - Trivium Academy 14:07 Jun 30 (0)
• We just finished 2nd grade... - Daisy 13:54 Jun 30 (1)
  • We didn't use curriculum for reading, penmanship, art, geography or music. We have a ton of bks & we hit the library. nt - Daisy 13:56 Jun 30 (0)
• 2nd grade - Melissa B 13:52 Jun 30 (0)
• My third son will be a 2nd grader this fall...(m) - Colleen 13:49 Jun 30 (0)

More on CLE - Polly 12:47 Jun 30 (0)

Galore Park Gang... What's the difference between Latin Prep and So You Want to Learn Latin? nt - MeganP 12:24 Jun 30 (4)

• Age, LP is about middle school level.. SYRWL is High School level..nt - Jenny in Atl 12:54 Jun 30 (3)
  • I assume the same goes for French? nt - Dee 17:17 Jun 30 (1)
    • There's only one French program, as far as I can see - Laura in China 17:40 Jun 30 (0)
  • Thanks! nt - MeganP 13:04 Jun 30 (0)

writing strands or writers jungle???? - KSummer 12:11 Jun 30 (0)

Opinions on the Memoria Press study guides for Henle Latin, anyone? (nt) - Colleen 12:03 Jun 30 (3)

• Re: Opinions on the Memoria Press study guides for Henle Latin, anyone? (nt) - Brenda in MA 16:33 Jun 30 (0)
• Colleen, you're back! - Nicole M 15:23 Jun 30 (1)
  • It breaks it down to weekly lessons for you..pages to read..m - Lyn NoCA 16:51 Jun 30 (0)

What's your favorite science for 3rd grade (FYI she LOVES science)..nt. - cbb_momof3 11:05 Jun 30 (7)

• Apologia, BJU, Adventures in Atoms and Molecules, ____________ For Every Kid by VanCleave.(nt) - Tami 19:27 Jul 1 (0)
• home science adventures! www.homeschoolscience.com nt - Johanna 12:36 Jun 30 (0)
• RS4K, MWS, and BJU. They all try to get the student to THINK about the science and think like a scientist. nt - OhElizabeth 11:55 Jun 30 (0)
• Apologia Elementary series. (nt) - Colleen 11:53 Jun 30 (0)
• We used Apologia Astronomy and A Child's Geography (for geology) with a 3rd and 5th grader this year. - MeganP 11:50 Jun 30 (0)
• For extra resources...DK books, and Usborne books...they are awesome. The Usborne Internet Linked ones are amazing!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:46 Jun 30 (0)
• What we like. - Closeacademy 11:29 Jun 30 (0)

Anyone know what's up with Prentice-Hall? Ria? Question inside - strider 10:58 Jun 30 (5)

• their website is messed up - try again on Monday and call if it isn't fixed by then (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:49 Jun 30 (0)
• THe same thing happened here when I went to order Ecce Romani... - Steph from Sac 13:53 Jun 30 (0)
• Try again later. Or try to get to it another way. I have had endless problems with their "search" engine, even when I can follow other links right to the product I want. nt - abbeyej 13:18 Jun 30 (0)
• Just so you know, Ria's away this weekend. (nt) - Colleen 11:54 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks. : - ) nt - strider 13:00 Jun 30 (0)

I need a blank timline book for MFW1st (no wall space)m.... - johanna 10:55 Jun 30 (4)

• You might also like WP's m - profmom 20:49 Jun 30 (0)
• Sonlight sells a very basic timeline book that is spiral bound. nt - bethben 16:06 Jun 30 (1)
  • thanks, i knew it was out there somewhere!nt - johanna 17:30 Jun 30 (0)
• that is TIMELINE not Timline...oops!nt - johanna 10:56 Jun 30 (0)

Has anyone got a price(US) for what it would cost to order LP 1 book, teacher and workbooks? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 10:49 Jun 30 (2)

• Re: Has anyone got a price(US) for what it would cost to order LP 1 book, teacher and workbooks? Thanks nt - Suzy 11:02 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 11:25 Jun 30 (0)

Thank you for your patience, input and suggestions regarding my recent grammar woes. - Trivium Academy 10:39 Jun 30 (3)

• Re: Thank you for your patience, input and suggestions regarding my recent grammar woes. - Yvette 20:19 Jun 30 (0)
• Just wanted to say that the Hacker is an excellent resource. I kept mine from college. nt - Closeacademy 11:32 Jun 30 (0)
• A very thorough plan, Jessica! You'll do a stellar job whatever you use because... - Lori D. 11:23 Jun 30 (0)

Need adventure book suggestions for ds 10 (good reader)...all ideas welcome, but set in Utah would be great! a little more... - PameLA in VA 10:35 Jun 30 (2)

• Just found out that "The Great Brain" series by J. Fitzgerald is all set in Utah. We already have this one...yeah! Would love others still! nt - PameLA in VA 10:48 Jun 30 (1)
  • My 11yo devoured the Great Brain series this year! Highly recommended :-) - Deb in PA 10:53 Jun 30 (0)

Physical Education Requirement Ideas for 3rd Grader..m. - cbb_momof3 10:16 Jun 30 (13)

• You know, I wouldn't worry about it very much... - Ellie 15:53 Jun 30 (0)
• If you're looking to "legitimize" this for documentation purposes . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:18 Jun 30 (1)
  • This is perfect Jenny!! Thank you so much!! nt. - cbb_momof3 11:43 Jun 30 (0)
• Well, here is what my DD does for "pe". - Daisy 10:28 Jun 30 (9)
  • Thanks Daisy...Just hoping I don't get any grief from the schools for that type of discription ( : nt. - cbb_momof3 10:42 Jun 30 (6)
    • How are you giving the description to? - nutmeg 15:30 Jun 30 (1)
      • Who...who...who....or rather, for whom are you writing a description? nt - nutmeg 15:31 Jun 30 (0)
    • My DH taught 4th grade and that is essentially all the kids did for P.E. (student engaged in activities that raised her heart rate and conditioned her muscles). nt - Daisy 10:47 Jun 30 (2)
      • Thank you Daisy... I will use that wording!!..nt. - cbb_momof3 11:07 Jun 30 (1)
        • I live in Ohio also...(m) - rebeccalizzie 19:01 Jul 1 (0)
    • oops...dEscription...nt. - cbb_momof3 10:43 Jun 30 (0)
  • I don't know Daisy, that made me do a double take.... - Kelli in TN 10:34 Jun 30 (1)
    • Yeh, I realized that after I posted. LOL. - Daisy 10:41 Jun 30 (0)

has anyone ever heard of Jesse tree? - sadie 10:13 Jun 30 (15)

• I think Jessica from TA put up a great list of links last year! nt - MamaPapa 10:14 Jul 1 (2)
  • Well I guess I need to answer now, huh? Lol... - Trivium Academy 11:39 Jul 1 (1)
    • Yep, this was one of them! I know you had another one or two that looked (more) - MamaPapa 15:04 Jul 1 (0)
• there are so many ways to do this - hsm 17:14 Jun 30 (0)
• Yea! I can answer this...we did one last year and it was a highlight... - happykate 14:49 Jun 30 (1)
  • Wow, such brilliance. I need to hear more, see pics, have a plan --- I'm thinking SS for December? m - Sweetpeach 15:12 Jun 30 (0)
• Love Jesse Trees, but what we found . . . - Sweetpeach 11:30 Jun 30 (6)
  • Could you link to the wall hangs please? (nt) - Hannah 11:42 Jun 30 (5)
    • Yes, I'll have to dig through my bookmarks -- unlike J from Trivium Academy, I don't have a system at my fingertips. sigh nt - Sweetpeach 15:10 Jun 30 (4)
      • Feeling ambitious with lots of free time? - Sweetpeach 20:23 Jul 1 (3)
        • Lol! We'll probably end with a combination of printed and laminated and home-made felt :) - Hannah 2:05 Jul 2 (2)
          • I confess, my fav. one is still Missing in Action. m - Sweetpeach 7:15 Jul 2 (1)
            • And another: - Sweetpeach 10:20 Jul 2 (0)
• We have been doing a Jesse Tree for years and the kids love it (m) - Monkey Island Academy 11:25 Jun 30 (0)
• Here are a few Jesse Tree links - Hannah 11:13 Jun 30 (0)

Easy Grammar vs. Rod and Staff question - sadie 10:11 Jun 30 (6)

• Easy Grammar was good for us... - Ellie 15:56 Jun 30 (0)
• R&S is the more thorough of the two. (m) - Colleen 12:01 Jun 30 (0)
• Easy Grammar. Works for us. - paradise 11:34 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Easy Grammar vs. Rod and Staff question - strider 11:15 Jun 30 (1)
  • AAAGGGHHHHHHH! Okay, after bragging about my former professional life I posted with a typo!!! That should be "I did editing . . . "--just ignore the "was." Ugh. :( nt - strider 11:16 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Easy Grammar vs. Rod and Staff question - HollyDay 10:39 Jun 30 (0)

Brimwood Press materials ?s - Georgia in NC 9:40 Jun 30 (1)

• You could use it for a whole year. I know Patty in WA has had a wonderful year with her ds using this... - WTMindy 17:34 Jun 30 (0)

Which books do I need for Singapore My Pals are Here Science? - Hannah 9:32 Jun 30 (2)

• Text, workbook, Activity Book and for levels 4 & 5 the Higher Order Thinking Skills. nt - Closeacademy 11:34 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Hannah 11:47 Jun 30 (0)

Thanks for the input below on learning German (m) - Monkey Island Academy 9:13 Jun 30 (1)

• If you know German, you may want to check out ... - Susanne in AZ 23:36 Jun 30 (0)

Laura in China.... - MeganP 9:04 Jun 30 (2)

• Hello Megan - Laura in China 9:07 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - MeganP 9:09 Jun 30 (0)

Visual Manna? Bruce McIntyre? ART for 3rd and 6th? tn - HollyDay 8:39 Jun 30 (0)

Another question....Timelines (more) - Patty 8:16 Jun 30 (3)

• Thank you so much. I wanted something easy & that can be put away! Thanks! nt - Patty 11:42 Jun 30 (0)
• Here's a notebook timeline. - Kristine out of lurking 10:00 Jun 30 (0)
• Charmaine's timeline for SOTW is here (link inside) - KyTriplets 8:34 Jun 30 (0)

Opinions on VP Phonics Museum for 1st grade ... - cbb_momof3 7:42 Jun 30 (0)

Poll: Will you please list your favorite 5-10 Landmark books? Thanks! nt - Another Lynn 7:35 Jun 30 (1)

• I really like the Meet Thomas Jefferson, Meet George Washington, Meet Benjamin Franklin books. nt - katie5 12:28 Jun 30 (0)

Laura in China more LP questions - Suzy 7:07 Jun 30 (3)

• We're just discussing the lack of a CD on the Yahoo group - Laura in China 7:28 Jun 30 (2)
  • Re: We're just discussing the lack of a CD on the Yahoo group - Suzy 7:47 Jun 30 (1)
    • Each chapter takes us a month to complete - Laura in China 8:51 Jun 30 (0)

CP Flat Stanley anyone? By email only. (m) - Robin in VA 6:53 Jun 30 (6)

• You've got mail! :-) - Maisy 11:54 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks and now you do too!! :-) nt - Robin in VA 13:55 Jun 30 (0)
• Exciting! - KyTriplets 8:24 Jun 30 (3)
  • Can someone clue me in? I just ordered the books, but apparently there are....... - OKCyndi 9:23 Jun 30 (1)
    • www.flatstanleyproject.com or harperchildrens.com or - Robin in VA 9:34 Jun 30 (0)
  • Oh, and download my forms for Flat Stanley (link inside) - KyTriplets 8:29 Jun 30 (0)

Need a spelling diagnosis...... - Christy in CO 6:46 Jun 30 (3)

• Not being able to sound out parts is a decoding issue..... - Claire 8:05 Jun 30 (1)
  • I should add that this is not a spelling program, but rather a reading program! (nt) - Claire 8:06 Jun 30 (0)
• Just my unprofessional opinion, but that sounds like it's more than just a spelling problem... - Lori D. 7:50 Jun 30 (0)

English from the Roots Up Question - 123abcmom 6:34 Jun 30 (4)

• 2-3 roots a week/ 1 per day and then reviewing daily. (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 14:48 Jun 30 (0)
• 1 new card a day takes only a few minutes. Intro card (m) - Tammyla 7:58 Jun 30 (0)
• We all enjoy it. Twice a week, 2 roots each time, taking about 5 minutes, and... - Lori D. 7:34 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: English from the Roots Up Question - Deborah 6:52 Jun 30 (0)

One more question. . . if you could integrate only ONE thing with SOTW 1 what would it be? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 6:33 Jun 30 (6)

• Thanks very much! - Jennefer @ SSA 10:37 Jun 30 (0)
• For me, it would definitely be the VP cards/CD along with a study of Genesis and Exodus.(nt) - Tami 7:03 Jun 30 (1)
  • That's what I was going to say! nt - OhElizabeth 7:14 Jun 30 (0)
• Can I have two things? Three? - Laura in China 6:47 Jun 30 (0)
• Hmmm. - Trivium Academy 6:44 Jun 30 (1)
  • It actually is tremendously helpful! Thanks! - Jennefer @ SSA 6:48 Jun 30 (0)

Need help . . . if you could only have one art reference book what would it be? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 5:56 Jun 30 (15)

• Do you live near any antique malls? I went today and thought about your post - momof7 19:42 Jun 30 (0)
• Sister Wendy's videos and books. Sister Wendy rocks!!!(nt) - Tami 13:18 Jun 30 (1)
  • I second Sister Wendy! nt - rebeccalizzie 20:20 Jul 1 (0)
• Gombrich's "Story of Art". (nt) - Colleen 12:02 Jun 30 (0)
• Is this only one art book ever? Or only one this year? - Debra in CO 9:13 Jun 30 (2)
  • Have you seen "A Child's Book of Prayer in Art" by Sister Wendy? - momof7 19:44 Jun 30 (1)
    • No, I haven't. I'll look for it! Sounds great :) Thanks!! nt - Debra in CO 21:05 Jun 30 (0)
• History of Art for Young People by H.W. Janson...nt - Jenny in Atl 8:39 Jun 30 (0)
• A Short History of Art, VP has it listed. I really like the DK Eyewitness books on art too. - Trivium Academy 6:18 Jun 30 (0)
• There's some controversy about it, but I keep coming back to Sister Wendy's book... - GVA 6:15 Jun 30 (2)
  • I like it, too, but as the name implies, this only covers painting, not art in the wider spectrum. (nt) - Colleen 11:57 Jun 30 (0)
  • It's what we use as well. nt - momof7 6:20 Jun 30 (0)
• Read this one instead of first one! :) Need help . . . if you could only have one art reference book (for you not your child) what would it be? (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 5:58 Jun 30 (2)
  • Thanks everyone. I truly appreciate all your insights! - Jennefer @ SSA 10:39 Jun 30 (0)
  • Well I have something new... - OhElizabeth 7:30 Jun 30 (0)

Thanks to all who answered my poll below about spelling.... - Brenda From Tenn 5:49 Jun 30 (10)

• Can not believe that no one said that they liked Spelling Power.....Wonder why??? - Brenda From Tenn 6:32 Jun 30 (9)
  • We like Spelling Power, too :o) (nt) - threelops 11:45 Jun 30 (0)
  • We LOVE spelling power..... i don't take the time to answer most polls. nt - Pam L 10:08 Jun 30 (0)
  • Missed the poll. We like it for my eldest. A lot. nt - Karin 8:57 Jun 30 (0)
  • I missed the poll, lots of us are kind of on vacation:) nt - Tammyla 8:00 Jun 30 (0)
  • My kids didn't learn to spell with it. The learned the lists and promptly forgot to spell the words a couple of weeks later. nt - momof7 6:38 Jun 30 (4)
    • Yep, didn't work for us either. nt - paradise 12:07 Jul 1 (0)
    • Same thing happened with us using Spelling Workout...What do you use now? - Brenda From Tenn 6:54 Jun 30 (2)
      • Here's my take on spelling (m) - Daisy 7:58 Jun 30 (1)
        • I agree! I try not to put too much of my time into spelling just daily practice - frogpond1 9:52 Jun 30 (0)

Latin for Children vs. Latin Prep - Suzy 5:45 Jun 30 (15)

• Actually, we really like LfC! - Kris 6:50 Jul 2 (0)
• I have been using LfC A and will be switching to LP this fall. - Ida 7:53 Jun 30 (2)
  • GP's secular status - Laura in China 18:43 Jun 30 (1)
    • When I say 'always' I suppose I mean 'in my lifetime' (nt) - Laura in China 18:45 Jun 30 (0)
• I haven't used LFC, but I can answer some of your questions - Laura in China of the Galore Park Gang 6:12 Jun 30 (10)
  • Laura, did you get my email? (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:48 Jun 30 (9)
    • You might want to check your junk box - Laura in China 8:53 Jun 30 (8)
      • Not in the junk box, but I got the re-invite. Thanks! :) nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:20 Jun 30 (0)
      • I didn't get anything back from you either, LOL... - Tammy 9:06 Jun 30 (6)
        • Tammy - I got a message back saying that your email does not accept invitations - Laura in China 9:12 Jun 30 (4)
          • Not that I am aware of, LOL... - Tammy 9:14 Jun 30 (3)
            • Ok...I fixed it....hopefully it will take now....NT - Tammy 9:19 Jun 30 (2)
              • OK - I think that went through (nt) - Laura in China 9:22 Jun 30 (1)
                • Yep....I am in...thanks again! NT - Tammy 9:24 Jun 30 (0)
        • I just reinvited you - hope it works this time (nt) - Laura in China 9:09 Jun 30 (0)

Okay, all you CLE math people, what all do you purchase? - Karie 5:43 Jun 30 (7)

• Do you need the TM for 108-110? (m) - Lostinabook 10:14 Jun 30 (2)
  • Just so you know... - Tami 13:22 Jun 30 (1)
    • What placement test? nt - Pensguys 13:38 Jun 30 (0)
• Is there a link to the scope and sequence of CLE? - captuhura 8:29 Jun 30 (0)
• I got the TM, and the flashcards (but, i use it as my main program). Also (just FYI) CLE has a wonderful calendar book, check it out! - Johanna 7:28 Jun 30 (0)
• It depends on the Level... - GVA 6:12 Jun 30 (1)
  • For grade 4... - Tami 7:11 Jun 30 (0)

All About Spelling - do I want the phonogram cards? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 4:59 Jun 30 (8)

• The phonogram cards for the level come in the student packet. - momof7 5:21 Jun 30 (7)
  • Thanks! I did read your post and (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:34 Jun 30 (6)
    • I'm doing AAS with two kids now, and it is not terribly teacher-intensive - Debra in CO 9:27 Jun 30 (1)
      • Thanks Debra - that's really helpful! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:24 Jun 30 (0)
    • to answer your question - momof7 6:37 Jun 30 (2)
      • BTW, the entire book (155 pgs worth) for each grade level are viewable on-line - momof7 6:43 Jun 30 (1)
        • Ok....I'm getting off the computer and going out on our boat! I didn't even remember writing that in my OP! - momof7 6:45 Jun 30 (0)
    • Personally, I would get the phonogram cards if you can afford them. - Polly 5:59 Jun 30 (0)

All About Spelling review and comparison to Spalding method (old WRTR approach) - momof7 4:02 Jun 30 (4)

• I have a math/science dd too--so keep us updated on how it works. - Closeacademy 4:29 Jun 30 (3)
  • I saw a post last night about Apples and Pears (I had never heard of it before) - momof7 4:37 Jun 30 (2)
    • Some comments I saved about Apples and Pears.... - mom2abcd 9:15 Jun 30 (1)
      • Thank you for that post. I think I will probably try this with my extremely poor speller. - momof7 11:39 Jun 30 (0)

Hootandflutter (love the name): about Latin Prep - teacher intensive? - Laura in China of the Galore Park Sorority (new name courtesy of Calvin) 23:39 Jun 29 (1)

• thanks Laura! nt - hootandflutter 14:05 Jun 30 (0)

Amy Pak Timeline Figures--size differences? - Valerie 23:19 Jun 29 (2)

• Individual GIF's are included on the CD; these can be sized to any size (m) - Yvette 1:36 Jun 30 (1)
  • Yes, I love this feature. They can be any size. nt - WTMindy 17:36 Jun 30 (0)

Need book suggestions for a 10yog who can read at the 6th grade level - Sue in WA 23:17 Jun 29 (5)

• Here are a few more titles... - Lori D. 8:05 Jun 30 (0)
• link inside for list - coffee bean 3:41 Jun 30 (2)
  • I agree about the comprehension. - Kristine out of lurking 21:15 Jun 30 (0)
  • What an awesome link! Thank you. I love that you can choose specific categories! - momof7 5:54 Jun 30 (0)
• I wouldn't worry too much about grade levels, just (m) - Yvette 2:11 Jun 30 (0)

I'm pretty new to all this; can someone please tell me - Dee in TN 21:49 Jun 29 (1)

• United Streaming is an online streaming videos (m) - Trivium Academy 5:26 Jun 30 (0)

I'm ISO study guides for Hakim's History of Us series-(m) - Catherine 21:10 Jun 29 (2)

• I bought some of my resources here: - Dawn K 4:38 Jun 30 (0)
• I haven't seen these, but I do have the SL Core 100 instructor's guide. - lovemykids 21:15 Jun 29 (0)

Caesar's Gallic War by Olivia Coolidge-anyone else read this? (m) - Catherine 21:08 Jun 29 (11)

• I understand-it is built on later in Latin studies. We'll try to get through it. (nt) - Catherine 18:23 Jun 30 (0)
• Ds and I enjoyed it. We did it as a read aloud in 5th... - Mary in Ga 14:09 Jun 30 (1)
  • Warfare in the Classical World - is that the one by Warry? Calvin would be interested, I think (nt) - Laura in China 18:17 Jun 30 (0)
• It gets better toward the end but it was a tough read (aloud). My 5th grade dd could not have done it by herself. nt - kRenee 13:48 Jun 30 (0)
• I got it through ILL at my library a month ago... - Sue in St Pete 9:18 Jun 30 (1)
  • LOL! Honestly, if my ds found it boring, I would not force him to read it. nt - Stephanie not in TX 9:21 Jun 30 (0)
• My ds read it this year.... - Mommyfaithe 9:11 Jun 30 (0)
• Like Karen said, it's a retelling of Caesar's work (m) - Stephanie not in TX 5:40 Jun 30 (0)
• She also has "Lives of Famous Romans" NT - Dawn K 4:41 Jun 30 (0)
• My son's reading it right now. I'll ask him about it. (NT) - Dawn K 4:41 Jun 30 (0)
• It's a retelling of Caesar's "Commentaries on the Gallic War" written by Julius Caesar. I guess it's there so younger students can enjoy the classic. nt - karenciavo 22:05 Jun 29 (0)

Any ideas for educational/fun birthday presents for a - Dee in TN 21:03 Jun 29 (4)

• a small (11x17?) whiteboard/chalkboard with bright wb markers and coloured chalk nt - Strawberry Queen 8:56 Jun 30 (0)
• Rush Hour Jr., Woodkins, Groovy Girls, Apples to Apples Jr, Paints, K'nex, birdfeeder, hummingbird feeder, woodpecker/suet feeder (nt) - kytriplets 8:33 Jun 30 (0)
• nerf toys were a hit this summer nt - HollyDay 5:13 Jun 30 (0)
• Webkinz (#1 Choice); Rush Hour ; subscription to Ranger Rick, Kids Discover, or other magazine nm - Tina in WA 22:11 Jun 29 (0)

Thanks for everyone's input on my Geography ?? below.nt - Robin in VA 20:44 Jun 29 (0)

4th grade writing - 4babybirds 20:39 Jun 29 (5)

• What stage is she at? - Laura in China 23:50 Jun 29 (4)
  • Thanks... - 4babybirds 13:32 Jul 2 (0)
  • I should add that it took us a whole year to get through just two of the books - Laura in China 9:15 Jun 30 (0)
  • Oh good grief Laura! Go ahead, spill the beans, how many more British publishers are you going to have us all ordering from? LOL!nt. - Ida 7:58 Jun 30 (1)
    • LOL! Actually, I'm sure there must be a US equivalent to CGP. Their books are fine, but surely the US has something similar. (nt) - Laura in China 8:56 Jun 30 (0)

Any opinions about Rosemary Sutcliff books? nt - AmyCC 20:36 Jun 29 (9)

• Thanks everyone! Any opinions about these particular ones for my dd? (m) - AmyCC 7:48 Jun 30 (1)
  • I think Lantern Bearers is third in a quartet - Laura in China 9:04 Jun 30 (0)
• We've read lots of them - mooooom 6:20 Jun 30 (0)
• We've only read her Homer retellings so far (Black Ships Before Troy and The Wanderings of Odysseus), but my (younger) kids really enjoyed them. We had the illustrated (Alan Lee) editions, which were lovely. nt - abbeyej 6:14 Jun 30 (0)
• We enjoy them. (m) - Annie in CO 1:36 Jun 30 (0)
• Well, *I* enjoy them! :) But they are for older kids...m - dangermom 22:37 Jun 29 (0)
• Depends on the age of the student... - Beth in TN 21:03 Jun 29 (2)
  • I'm consider Sutcliff books for my 8th grade dd (13 yo). nt - AmyCC 21:58 Jun 29 (1)
    • That sounds like a good age (nt) - Laura in China 23:13 Jun 29 (0)

Any card games using the Veritas Press history cards? Or other cards? - mom2abcd 20:33 Jun 29 (0)

Could you look at next years plans for my 5th and 2nd grader? (more) - Patty 20:31 Jun 29 (4)

• I think it looks good too... - Christy in CO 6:41 Jun 30 (0)
• Looks good - I think you have most of the basics covered(more) - Laura in China 0:25 Jun 30 (2)
  • Re: Looks good - I think you have most of the basics covered(more) - Patty 8:14 Jun 30 (1)
    • I understand the issues. I spent a lot of time with my father last year - Laura in China 9:20 Jun 30 (0)

Need some help with readers. Any *must read* books in the 100-1000 AD time period for 11 & 13yo dds? nt - AmyCC 20:31 Jun 29 (3)

• Thanks. Most of the books I'm finding are for a younger audience. I'm having a hard time finding books for my 13yo. I'll check these too places though. Thanks! nt - AmyCC 7:49 Jun 30 (0)
• BIblioPlan is a great resource for wonderful books, even if you don't follow their plan, also Vertias Press books, most you can get from the library. nt - r 7:12 Jun 30 (0)
• Check out Ambleside online's 7th and 8th grade reading lists - momof7 4:09 Jun 30 (0)

Has anyone used SOTW instead of Hillyer's CHOW with SL Core 2? nt - mamato3 20:27 Jun 29 (4)

• Re: Has anyone used SOTW instead of Hillyer's CHOW with SL Core 2? nt - Geek 9:06 Jul 1 (0)
• I don't but on the Sonlight Forums I have read of people using SOTW... - SPH 10:08 Jun 30 (0)
• I'm using it in addition to CHOW... - GVA 3:40 Jun 30 (1)
  • Paula's Archives... - GVA 3:41 Jun 30 (0)

Thank you for responding about your charter schools. . . I am in PA . . . any PA charter school users out there? recommendations? NT - rb 19:42 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone shipped used books to Canada? Are there any duties or customs taxes? I'm filling out the UPS form and it asks who to bill the duties and customs to. The value is $80. nt - mom2jrcsc 19:40 Jun 29 (5)

• I'm up in Canada and here's a few thoughts....... - liz 11:59 Jun 30 (0)
• I've done it a lot on eBay - Julie in MN 19:51 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Has anyone shipped used books to Canada? Are there any duties or customs taxes? I'm filling out the UPS form and it asks who to bill the duties and customs to. The value is $80. nt - Monica 19:45 Jun 29 (2)
  • It's UPS that's the issue - Michele 19:51 Jun 29 (1)
    • Now that I think about it, it was UPS. - Monica in Texas 20:40 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone heard of or used the Stack the Deck writing program? Link inside... - Sabrina in NY 19:34 Jun 29 (2)

• I used it when I taught at the high school... - Heather in MI 4:39 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thank you! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 17:46 Jul 3 (0)

going to use RS level B this fall. I woul like to add a traditional math program with it. Should I just go ahead and do.. - lisa in ohio 19:32 Jun 29 (4)

• I strongly agree with Pensguys . . . - Ida 8:07 Jun 30 (0)
• I would wait to add a traditional program until Level C....m - Pensguys 20:04 Jun 29 (2)
  • Re: I would wait to add a traditional program until Level C....m - captuhura 4:28 Jun 30 (1)
    • I believe GVA is using level 2 which is what I was going to try. nt - Pensguys 6:07 Jun 30 (0)

Brain is mush -- please let me know if this history idea is ABSURD (m) - Linda...inOwasso 19:27 Jun 29 (2)

• I use Vertias catalog as a book reference for our history, then I check out the books from library. nt - r 7:14 Jun 30 (0)
• Great idea! The Veritas catalog has numbers at the bottom of ... - LNC 19:36 Jun 29 (0)

Rhondabee- I do want your list - Classic Mom 19:21 Jun 29 (1)

• I hope you have mail! Let me know.... nt - Rhondabee 6:00 Jun 30 (0)

Skipping a level of Rod and Staff grammar? - Carol in Cal. 18:25 Jun 29 (5)

• If you have a good background and your child is responsible - Deborah 6:40 Jun 30 (0)
• Thank you, ladies...I guess we will just continue. I also looked this up in WTM. - Carol in Cal. 20:05 Jun 29 (0)
• I've heard of some who cut things out and do two books in one year. - mom2abcd 19:26 Jun 29 (0)
• I would not skip... - jac 19:11 Jun 29 (0)
• I think it would depend on the age of the student. (m) - angela in ohio 18:45 Jun 29 (0)

Ancient History for a 4th grader? - Night Elf 17:57 Jun 29 (5)

• Thanks ladies, I totally forgot SOTW I was written for grades 1 - 4. - Night Elf 19:04 Jun 29 (0)
• Sounds good to me. . . . (more) - Pam in MA 18:48 Jun 29 (1)
  • Can I add another idea? - Pam in MA 18:50 Jun 29 (0)
• I agree with Julieofsardis... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:17 Jun 29 (0)
• Yes, it is fine....m - Julieofsardis 18:13 Jun 29 (0)

Looking for some nice, safe internet sites for kids...... (m) - Linda (Australia) 17:15 Jun 29 (19)

• The younger ones may like uptoten.com with Boowa and Kwala - we love it! nt - AdrianaInVa 19:50 Jul 1 (0)
• The younger ones might enjoy the games section of Playmobil.com.nt. - Ida 8:09 Jun 30 (0)
• I have 6 & 7 yo girls, and we like these (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:09 Jun 30 (0)
• My boys love the Lego website -- games, build your own page, message board (every message is first okayed by adult screeners). (nt) - Lori D. 20:15 Jun 29 (2)
  • I was just getting ready to post lego.com , lol. (nt) - Stacia 20:39 Jun 29 (1)
    • Who knows... maybe our boys are "buddies" on the Lego website! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 21:42 Jun 29 (0)
• Millsbury.com is really fun... - jac 19:16 Jun 29 (0)
• ClubPenguin.com with a warning-- it's addictive! LOL - mom2abcd 19:05 Jun 29 (3)
  • Oh my! GeeGuides is brilliant! Thanks for the link! My dd9 thanks you too! :) NT - Night Elf 6:29 Jun 30 (1)
    • You're very welcome! I hope they get enough people they can keep the price low. nt - mom2abcd 9:22 Jun 30 (0)
  • DS is totally hooked on Club Penguin! His igloo is quite fancy! nt - Michelle T 21:14 Jun 29 (0)
• For the horse lover howrse.com. nt - akmommy 18:47 Jun 29 (0)
• Neopets.com! m - 5wolfcubs 17:37 Jun 29 (0)
• My 11 old dd has enjoyed Whyville.. so far looks safe. nt - Jenny in Atl 17:23 Jun 29 (0)
• Webkinz? You have to buy the little stuffed animal... - frogpond1 17:17 Jun 29 (4)
  • My boys love Webkinz and dh and I sneak on after they are in bed and play too! nt - Angela in TN 18:45 Jun 30 (1)
    • LOL Too funny! :o) It is addicting! :o) nt - Tina in WA 18:30 Jul 1 (0)
  • 3rd vote for webkinz.com! My kids love them.... - Tina in WA 19:19 Jun 29 (0)
  • Webkinz have been a huge hit with my kids and it is a very nice sight. nt - katie5 17:49 Jun 29 (0)

FYI: I found D'Aulaires Greek Book of Myths on CD - Dawn K 17:08 Jun 29 (1)

• That would be Book of Greek Myths - Dawn K 20:45 Jun 29 (0)

Oh Elizabeth.... ?s about SWR - Another Lynn 17:01 Jun 29 (7)

• Re: Oh Elizabeth.... ?s about SWR - Chris 5:04 Jun 30 (1)
  • SWR = Spell to Write and Read. It is a good spelling program and more, but very parent intensive. nt - Another Lynn 7:33 Jun 30 (0)
• Well what I do is renegade and not necessarily what I'm encouraging everyone to do... - OhElizabeth 18:33 Jun 29 (4)
  • Sorry, a couple more questions. - Another Lynn 3:50 Jun 30 (0)
  • hmmmm, something to think about.....more - Another Lynn 3:42 Jun 30 (1)
    • Re: hmmmm, something to think about.....more - OhElizabeth 12:05 Jun 30 (0)
  • We did the same thing with my ds. He doesn't do well under pressure of tests. He did THRIVE on SWR after trying many other programs. m - lisa in ohio 19:26 Jun 29 (0)

a few ?s about using McGuffey's readers.... - Another Lynn 16:47 Jun 29 (2)

• We've used McG's . . . - Pam in MA 18:53 Jun 29 (1)
  • I haven't had her guide in hand, more - Another Lynn 3:34 Jun 30 (0)

Regarding the CLE Math post below, What level do you put your kids in if using RS math? - Karie 16:34 Jun 29 (1)

• Either look at the Scope-and-Sequence or use their placement test (more)... - GVA 19:26 Jun 29 (0)

For a 6th grader who LOVES diagramming... BJU or Abeka Language? Or... - Donna A. 16:18 Jun 29 (3)

• I agree, Analytical Grammar is great... - Kim 15:41 Jun 30 (0)
• Thanks, momof 7. Anyone else? (nt) - Donna A. 10:41 Jun 30 (0)
• how about Analytical Grammar if she loves to diagram? nt - momof7 16:27 Jun 29 (0)

CLE Math -- this is the first I've heard of it -- what is it? - GAMomof5 16:12 Jun 29 (2)

• I agree with GVA....my reasons for adding CLE in.... - Pensguys 20:09 Jun 29 (0)
• Why I'm supplementing... - GVA 19:16 Jun 29 (0)

Looking for character education, child training, family devotion, heart training type of book that isn't overly Christian. (m) - Colleen in SEVA 15:52 Jun 29 (8)

• YES!!! Thank you all so much, WONDERFUL suggestions! nt - Colleen in SEVA 7:07 Jun 30 (0)
• Check out "Character First!" nt - Tap, tap, tap 0:02 Jun 30 (0)
• Two books more for parents but might have some ideas (m) - Laura in CA 18:52 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Looking for character education........ - cm 18:33 Jun 29 (0)
• Two books we enjoyed: "Peacemaker" (Sande), and "Making Brothers & Sisters Best Friends" (Malley)... - Lori D. 16:50 Jun 29 (1)
  • Oops, that should be "Mally" for the second author. You can see both at amazon.com (nt) - Lori D. 16:51 Jun 29 (0)
• How about Everyday Graces by Karen Santorum. Check at Amazon. nt - ilovemy6kids 16:17 Jun 29 (0)
• I think "from a secular world view" is the wording I was looking for! nt - Colleen in SEVA 15:53 Jun 29 (0)

Ordering CLE from the Anabaptist website--anyone had trouble with this? - Julie in CA 15:46 Jun 29 (5)

• I ordered from Anabaptist on June 5th and received the order earlier this week. (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:13 Jun 29 (0)
• Sorry I can't help you! I've always ordered direct from CLE and it usually takes about 7-10 days! nt - Elm in NJ 15:49 Jun 29 (3)
  • USPS Media mail! But I live in NJ and they ship from Va. so that might have an effect also! nt - Elm in NJ 19:07 Jun 29 (0)
  • Ugh, yes, I know that now! Can you tell me what method CLE uses for shipping? nt - Julie in CA 15:54 Jun 29 (1)
    • Their choice. I've had things come Media Mail and Priority Mail! nt - GVA 19:28 Jun 29 (0)

Dinosaur unit? Any suggestions on books and/or activities? - Mogster 15:38 Jun 29 (7)

• I think Jessica of Trivium Academy posted this on her blog early this year - john1verse1 20:04 Jun 29 (3)
  • I did but all you really need is... - Trivium Academy 21:00 Jun 29 (2)
    • Was it N G Really Wild Animals or Dino Hunters and Super Crocs? - paraidse 3:56 Jun 30 (1)
      • We have the Really Wild Animals (link inside) - Trivium Academy 5:18 Jun 30 (0)
• Dinosaur World (in FL) has a free, downloadable teacher guide... - Stacia 17:44 Jun 29 (0)