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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Mar 09 (0)
  • Laura in China.... - Melissa B 22:25 Mar 9 (0)
  • Saxon Math K or 1 - rebecca 22:22 Mar 9 (0)
  • Anyone here use a Picturesque Tale of Progress - Chris in CA 20:50 Mar 9 (1)
  • I am looking for great historical fiction or biography books to read aloud... - AmyA 20:23 Mar 9 (3)
  • Has anyone used web or computer based curriculum? - txmomof2 19:16 Mar 9 (2)
  • Has anyone decided to not do Latin and instead do Spanish or some other modern language? Why? Do you regret it? nt - steppingstonemomma 18:58 Mar 9 (10)
  • Cross post: Anyone have a link to the old FIAR archives? I found them the other day and now have lost them again. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:46 Mar 9 (2)
  • Has Shurley grammar fallen out of favor here? Just wondering (more) - MamaPapa 18:33 Mar 9 (3)
  • After deciding against TOG for next year (gr. 5 & 3), I'm thinking about Truthquest. Can someone answer questions for me? (m) - 4kids4me 18:08 Mar 9 (14)
  • Can somebody please list the Nora Gaydos Now I'm Reading book sets?... - Amanda in TX 17:44 Mar 9 (2)
  • Read the review between WS and IEW by SWB....using IEW....question about literary analysis.... - Holly IN 17:17 Mar 9 (0)
  • Jacob's Algebra - Are the tests necessary and worth the extra $30? nt - kj in nc 17:01 Mar 9 (3)
  • 5-6th grade science that stresses scientific method - LilyK 16:47 Mar 9 (1)
  • Anyone covered ancients and middle ages in just one year? - Michelle T 16:34 Mar 9 (1)
  • Has anyone used Visual Perceptual Skill Building 1, and the..... - ballzy 15:56 Mar 9 (5)
  • Good books for a 9 year-old boy - Dani in Ohio 15:25 Mar 9 (3)
  • Update on prayer request - LNC 14:27 Mar 9 (1)
  • Teresa in Oregon... - Michele in NC 14:08 Mar 9 (0)
  • Can anyone compare Dolciani and Jacobs' algebra? Or do you know of any good reviews you could point me to? - KPM 13:56 Mar 9 (1)
  • OhElizabeth...singing the VP history cards??? - LJ 13:33 Mar 9 (3)
  • Okay, we need SOTW audio before August (M) - one_l_michele 13:29 Mar 9 (4)
  • Has anyone used 'Latin's Not so Tough'? Opinions? How far can it take you and what would you follow it with? - suzie 13:17 Mar 9 (2)
  • I've decided to take the plunge and purchase (and hopefully use!) a Latin program for next yr. I've got questions for all you smart Latin people... Please! m - Mom2-3 13:13 Mar 9 (15)
  • Help! Is SOTW volume 2 being revised? Is the new version out? nt - KIN 12:57 Mar 9 (2)
  • Latin for Children- CAP is in the process of creating a dialectic stage follow up to LfC... - Cilantro 12:36 Mar 9 (3)
  • MFW ADV ? Can I use it for 1st & Pre-K? - Krys 12:24 Mar 9 (3)
  • SOTW -- Someone fill me in -- I'm very interested in the audio CDs for Vol.2. Are they not available till 8/1/07 anywhere? nt - Vanna 11:48 Mar 9 (10)
  • Wait to finish ALEKS Level 6 before starting TT Pre-Algebra? Or will it cover mostly the same material? She is in 6th gr and half way thourgh ALEKS level 6. Does it make sense to finish or move on to TT P-A? (more) - Natalija 11:33 Mar 9 (1)
  • TOG - Thinking of starting with year 2?? - Kris 11:08 Mar 9 (2)
  • Cheapest place to find SOTW 2 audio? nt - one_l_michele 11:03 Mar 9 (5)
  • Those of you who use History Odyssey... - Asil 10:57 Mar 9 (2)
  • Norine in CA - LH 10:49 Mar 9 (0)
  • Can anyone who has used Themes to Remember Vol 1 or 2 share what they love about this curriculum- - Kristy 10:31 Mar 9 (11)
  • Please help me with history (m) - Debbie D. 10:26 Mar 9 (13)
  • Oh, please do thell me about how to grow (where to buy) preying mantises! this sounds exciting! nt - cannefamily 10:24 Mar 9 (9)
  • Anyone use History Links? I'm interested in using parts of it for my K year. Any insights appreciated! nt - Liz in NC 10:23 Mar 9 (0)
  • Belinda, thanks so much for your Grammar Key response below. I think I will try this in Sept. when my dd is in 7th grade. <nt> - Teresa in Oregon 10:20 Mar 9 (0)
  • history 2nd grader - TOG, SL, VP, or ? - jg_puppy 10:16 Mar 9 (8)
  • Professor B - thanks 4kids4me and question - hawaiimom 10:12 Mar 9 (13)
  • WP, American Story 2 - April in VA 10:12 Mar 9 (1)
  • Chinese Mandarin? - Cleo Qc 9:59 Mar 9 (22)
  • I'm looking for a novel about a missionary and a study guide to go with it (m) - Sarah CB 9:52 Mar 9 (2)
  • What's your favorite American History curriculum/resource? I can take 2 years to teach (m) - DB in NJ 9:39 Mar 9 (5)
  • If you have tried to use TOG in the past but ended up walking away from it, will you please share *why* you decided to do so? (m) - Virginia Heather 9:38 Mar 9 (8)
  • How long did it take for you to receive your Knowledge Box Order? nt - 5knights3maidens 9:15 Mar 9 (4)
  • DD eager to learn cursive. Please share your favorite booklet/curriculum. TIA, nt - Vanna 8:37 Mar 9 (7)
  • I went for it and bought Puertas Abiertas! I am looking forword to using it with my 4yr old as a way to reenforce preschool objectives!nt - lisa in Ohio 8:35 Mar 9 (0)
  • Websites for kids about Ancient Greece - Liz in MD 8:31 Mar 9 (1)
  • You Can Delete Your Own Posts on the Sale/Swap Boards - paradise 8:02 Mar 9 (1)
  • Poetry Primer and The Grammar of Poetry (from Logos)... - Susan in TN 7:47 Mar 9 (0)
  • Pondering chemistry for 6th grade (CK Explore Chem & C1000)... - Laura in CT 7:20 Mar 9 (0)
  • Is this too much Language Arts for 7th grader..... - Lorri 7:17 Mar 9 (4)
  • Which Sonlight readers, RA's to compliment SOTW3? - Alison in KY 7:14 Mar 9 (2)
  • Victoria in GA, thanks for your reply to my question below... (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 7:08 Mar 9 (13)
  • Classical Conversations - Noele 7:03 Mar 9 (2)
  • Please Look at my 2nd Grade fall schedule.. - Dena in MS 6:49 Mar 9 (2)
  • Has anyone ever grown a frog, butterflies, ants, etc? How did that work out? nt - aubrey 6:40 Mar 9 (26)
  • What's the best way to teach geography? Any good software programs out there? TIA! nt - Rich with kids 6:26 Mar 9 (9)
  • Cheryl B in VA... - Verena 6:04 Mar 9 (1)
  • What level History Odyssey should I use? - Grace 6:00 Mar 9 (3)
  • Curious - where do others go after Singapore Primary Math 6? - OhM 4:39 Mar 9 (25)
  • What is needed for Cambridge Latin? - Osmosis Mom 4:38 Mar 9 (8)
  • Multiplication tables for DD in Singapore PM 1B - Laurie in VA 4:20 Mar 9 (7)
  • Asma, I responded to your post re Arabic below (in case it gets buried).. n/t - Kate in Abu Dhabi 4:12 Mar 9 (4)
  • BJU Science 6 - Student package... - Bilby 2:32 Mar 9 (2)
  • terrible speller (4th grade) and busy Mom....more... - an ordinary princess 1:09 Mar 9 (8)
  • Maisy--bringing up your post about spelling... - OhElizabeth 22:23 Mar 8 (2)
  • Prof. B Math questions - Asil 21:51 Mar 8 (17)
  • Spanish help, por favor. What verb form is "valga"? - Paula H 21:11 Mar 8 (2)
  • can't decide between Horizons/BJU/or Rod and Staff for first grade??help me please.. - DeeinFL 20:14 Mar 8 (8)
  • Any recs. for standardized test prep guides? (m) - Part-Time Homeschooler 20:12 Mar 8 (1)
  • Okay. I am going to be a first time user of SL (core7) and Wordsmith next year. Will these two mesh together well? nt - Isabel 19:59 Mar 8 (0)
  • I'm getting frustrated with the chronological history approach... - Jeanne in MN 19:52 Mar 8 (20)
  • any presidents before Washington? - Gretchen 19:39 Mar 8 (2)
  • If your child's printing is really bad... - Heather in MI 19:30 Mar 8 (3)
  • Thanks LindaOz for your insight to my curriculum woes! more.. - All4Him 19:30 Mar 8 (1)
  • update on the tsy-bitsy-teeny-tiny handwriting.... - Nicole M 19:19 Mar 8 (2)
  • Anyone know of a "FREE" online site to teach Sign Language (dd7 is loving it after learning the alphabet, and i want to give her more)! nt - cannefamily 19:12 Mar 8 (5)
  • If anyone missed the HWT books, email me and I'll send it to you. And if you print, do so doublesided they are 400 pages in length. email inside - Kimber 18:52 Mar 8 (18)