- You're in good company... - TarponGirl 22:22 Apr 12
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- We are moving from Dallas to VA.... - Shanna 22:25 Apr 12
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- I am completely with ya, sister! If I pack one more box, I may cry (again)! .....(m) - TarponGirl 22:45 Apr 12
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- I am completely with ya, sister! If I pack one more box, I may cry (again)! .....(m) - TarponGirl 22:45 Apr 12
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- We are moving from Dallas to VA.... - Shanna 22:25 Apr 12
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- Left a few off of 6th... - Shanna 22:21 Apr 12
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- Using Aesop with... - TarponGirl 22:50 Apr 12
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- If he struggles with spelling then... - Heather in MI 21:34 Apr 12
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- Lightning Literature? I haven't used it but the samples seem secular (nt) - Laura in China 21:15 Apr 12
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- I think R&S 4 Reading is their Bible program for 4th grade. - Rhonda in TX 21:03 Apr 12
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- That would explain things! :) You are correct... - TarponGirl 21:46 Apr 12
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- That would explain things! :) You are correct... - TarponGirl 21:46 Apr 12
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- So you're going to break away from Sonlight? Isn't R&S English and CW Aesop both composition? - Trivium Academy 20:55 Apr 12
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- Hey there! :) - TarponGirl 22:17 Apr 12
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- Hey there! :) - TarponGirl 22:17 Apr 12
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- Oops, What I meant to say was, Winter Promise users: I've heard there are no discussion questions in the guidebooks (like Sonlight), so how do you discuss and process (m) - Chris in VA 20:36 Apr 12
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- No, there aren't any discussion questions in the IG's. I generally just casually discuss what we are reading with DS.... - Michelle T 20:50 Apr 12
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- No, there aren't any discussion questions in the IG's. I generally just casually discuss what we are reading with DS.... - Michelle T 20:50 Apr 12
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- Found it! http://www.schoolhousetech.com/Products/BasicFacts/Download.aspx nt - earlybird mom 20:54 Apr 12
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- We started this year in K with Prima Latina, but ds already was a strong reader. I think that's important first! nt - Kay in Cal 22:13 Apr 12
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- We start around 3rd grade with Prima Latina. They could easily use PL at an earlier age, but I don't feel the need to get going with it so early on. (nt) - Colleen 22:05 Apr 12
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- We start at age seven with Minimus. It's fun and non-threatening. Both my boys were reading well by that age. (nt) - Laura in China 21:16 Apr 12
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- I'm starting next year with my 4th and 5th grader. - Rhonda in TX 21:04 Apr 12
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- I don't base it on age or grade, but reading ability . . . - Luann in ID 20:36 Apr 12
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- We started in 3rd grade with Prima Latina - 3Musketeers 20:27 Apr 12
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- Just started a few weeks ago with 3rd & 4th grader. We're using - Carmen & Co. 20:15 Apr 12
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- We started my older ds in 2nd grade with Prima Latina; I plan to start my younger ds....m - Pensguys 20:10 Apr 12
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- I think it was 8 weeks last year. (nt) - Debbie in AR 20:59 Apr 12
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- I really, really like using Printfu... - Victoria in GA 19:57 Apr 12
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- are you thinking of particular pdf files? - Nicole M 19:33 Apr 12
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- Truthquest... - siloam 20:19 Apr 12
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- I've got a 6 and 8yo, and I'm going to be doing Winter Promise American Story 1 - Karie 19:17 Apr 12
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- I second Winter Promise--has a variety of activities, both involved and just paper type. m - Chris in VA 20:13 Apr 12
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- I second Winter Promise--has a variety of activities, both involved and just paper type. m - Chris in VA 20:13 Apr 12
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- Have you looked at My Father's World Adventures? (m) - 2lilreds in NC 19:08 Apr 12
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- Haven't heard of that one, I'll check it out.Thanks!!nt - LisainMT 19:13 Apr 12
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- Haven't heard of that one, I'll check it out.Thanks!!nt - LisainMT 19:13 Apr 12
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- We've used The Learnables for 2 years. Not an exciting curriculum, but it seems to be working. nt - kRenee 22:19 Apr 12
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- second that Don't use PowerGlide!!!!!!!!!! - lyn 20:38 Apr 12
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- Ick! Don't use PowerGlide! - Cindyg 19:29 Apr 12
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- Sorry, Jessica, I'm no help on this one (more) - Diane in Phoenix 18:02 Apr 12
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- I couldn't do the Radio France either...how about podcasts? - Trivium Academy 18:22 Apr 12
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- I couldn't get the learners.org site to come up...can you? (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 20:50 Apr 12
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- Oops, put an "s" in there, didn't I? Here's the url (linked inside) http://www.learner.org/resources/series83.html - Trivium Academy 20:57 Apr 12
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- Never mind...no 's'....(nt) - Diane in Phoenix 20:50 Apr 12
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- Oops, put an "s" in there, didn't I? Here's the url (linked inside) http://www.learner.org/resources/series83.html - Trivium Academy 20:57 Apr 12
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- Hmmm, free works! And also I think $50 is a good price...I'll check Michel Thomas out. Thx! - Diane in Phoenix 20:41 Apr 12
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- I couldn't get the learners.org site to come up...can you? (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 20:50 Apr 12
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- I couldn't do the Radio France either...how about podcasts? - Trivium Academy 18:22 Apr 12
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- 6th grade dd is using it now . . . - OhM 19:47 Apr 12
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- Re: I need advice. My dd is doing Saxon 5/4, she is (m) - Vkay 21:44 Apr 12
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- placement tests are for those who have never used Saxon... more - Latina Republicana 21:32 Apr 12
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- Re: I need advice. My dd is doing Saxon 5/4, she is (m) - Annmarie 20:27 Apr 12
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- Can you tell me what NACD is? Thanks! nt - Kisa in CA 18:21 Apr 12
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- I could be really difficult and insist on a hard "g". ;o) nt - abbeyej 18:09 Apr 12
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- lol! Only you can say that and sound darling! (sm) - Nicole M 19:29 Apr 12 (1)
- I saw Jay Wile at the Cincy conference, and he said ... (m) - Laura in OH 17:55 Apr 12
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- yeah :-) If you're talkin' about The Curriculum, you say "uh-PAWL-uh-JEE-uh." If you're speaking Greek, you can say "appa LOW jee uh," and if you're getting technical and feeling snobbish, make that a hard G like abbey said, lol! nt - Peek a Boo 19:57 Apr 12
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- Nah, you have to use the hard G if you're doing Greek, snobbish or not. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:46 Apr 12
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- Nah, you have to use the hard G if you're doing Greek, snobbish or not. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:46 Apr 12
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- yeah :-) If you're talkin' about The Curriculum, you say "uh-PAWL-uh-JEE-uh." If you're speaking Greek, you can say "appa LOW jee uh," and if you're getting technical and feeling snobbish, make that a hard G like abbey said, lol! nt - Peek a Boo 19:57 Apr 12
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- You are right, although until this was brought up on this board last year I always pronouced it uh-POL-o-JEE-uh. Oops! (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 17:30 Apr 12
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- Gee, I think this is the way Dr. Wile pronounces it, too....? nt - Regena in KY 18:21 Apr 12
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- Everyone I know pronounces it this way, including myself. I don't plan to change. :) - Kathy in NC 17:43 Apr 12
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- Oh no! That's how I've been prouncing it for years! nt - AmyCC 17:41 Apr 12
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- thank you! I don't have too many homeschool buds (other than you guys) and I didn't want to make a blunder.... - Nicole M 17:33 Apr 12
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- Gee, I think this is the way Dr. Wile pronounces it, too....? nt - Regena in KY 18:21 Apr 12
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- Re: Another MFW question-- Use CTG or MOH or Sonlight ???..... - RA 20:39 Apr 12
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- You expect me to remember that? LOL m - Pensguys 20:08 Apr 12
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- OOH! thanks....questions~ - Johanna 20:37 Apr 12
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- Just purchase the one your child would want to own! My 12yo dd is using it now...sm - 5wolfcubs 18:26 Apr 12
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- Thanks, Lee! :) nt - NYSue 20:01 Apr 12
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- Thanks, Lee! :) nt - NYSue 20:01 Apr 12
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- The reasons I'm so excited about TOG (just got Year 1 Redesign!!)...m - 5wolfcubs 21:52 Apr 12
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- Im going to direct you right to the source! *Ü* Links inside - LisaWA 19:23 Apr 12
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- I love the idea of it, but haven't used it... - siloam 20:16 Apr 12
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- I love the idea of it, but haven't used it... - siloam 20:16 Apr 12
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- you dont need another writing program for R&S although ... - Peela 17:07 Apr 12
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- use your finger(s) to show only a piece of the word at a time and cover up the rest. nt - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 23:00 Apr 12
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- Another option - Rocking Horse 19:17 Apr 12
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- Re: My ds8 is having a really hard time reading multi-syllable words. Any suggestions? sm - Leanne 16:31 Apr 12
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- possibilities - AngieW in Texas 16:00 Apr 12
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- Maybe go back and do ETC4 or 4 1/2. <nt> - TarponGirl 14:52 Apr 12
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- I agree. I also have been known to pencil in syllable breaks ... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 18:02 Apr 12
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- I agree. I also have been known to pencil in syllable breaks ... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 18:02 Apr 12
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- Re: SOTW I activity guide - Rhonda in WA 14:53 Apr 12
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- How are the new student sheets nicer? (m) - Susan 15:29 Apr 12
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- Re: How are the new student sheets nicer? (m) - Rhonda in WA 22:25 Apr 12
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- Re: How are the new student sheets nicer? (m) - Rhonda in WA 22:25 Apr 12
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- How are the new student sheets nicer? (m) - Susan 15:29 Apr 12
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- MFW First... - Donna T. 18:36 Apr 12
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- MFW 1st grade doesn't have TONS of hands on... - Michelle My Bell 17:04 Apr 12
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- How do you think it would do for a young first grader? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:06 Apr 12
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- I think it would be fine. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 18:42 Apr 12
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- I think it would be fine. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 18:42 Apr 12
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- How do you think it would do for a young first grader? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 18:06 Apr 12
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- I am not hands on either - Christina in OR 15:30 Apr 12
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- well . . . MFW would add in Bible in a meaningful way. - CalicoKat 14:58 Apr 12
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- I really like MFW, However... We did Adventures in MFW for 2nd grade with my two dds. And we're planning on using it again next year - Beth 14:58 Apr 12
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- I have an old edition of The Hobbit...m - Sweet Charlotte 16:01 Apr 12
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- If you're really happy with what you've got, then I probably wouldn't recommend switching. (m) - Erica in PA 19:08 Apr 12
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- What she said. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 22:02 Apr 12
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- What she said. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 22:02 Apr 12
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- I think you can pick it up. It has wonderful word problems, but....(m) - Regena in KY 18:25 Apr 12
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- sounds like grass is greener syndrome -you catch it off this board... - Peela 17:14 Apr 12
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- GIG Syndrome! I love it! (Have it, too:o( LOL nt - mom2abcd 17:53 Apr 12
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- GIG Syndrome! I love it! (Have it, too:o( LOL nt - mom2abcd 17:53 Apr 12
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- You may want to post your question on the singaporemath.com forum (m) - MCG 17:08 Apr 12
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- I've heard that it depends on the student... - aubrey 15:18 Apr 12
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- Re: Singapore Math versus Saxon - Janet 14:21 Apr 12
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- It is quite easy to use... - TarponGirl 14:20 Apr 12
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- If you do choose Singapore.... - TarponGirl 14:40 Apr 12
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- If you do choose Singapore.... - TarponGirl 14:40 Apr 12
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- Re: Singapore Math versus Saxon - Myrtle 14:09 Apr 12
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- I've used it with an only with no problems. Like most hs programs, it's set up for more individual work, as opposed to group work. nt - Regena in KY 18:26 Apr 12
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- Totally, no problem! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 14:26 Apr 12
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- Could you join up with another family to do the projects? - Hannah 13:32 Apr 12
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- I wish this was an option...m - awanama 13:37 Apr 12
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- One family (3 kids) in our group are in ps. They are afterschooling history. - Hannah 13:39 Apr 12
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- One family (3 kids) in our group are in ps. They are afterschooling history. - Hannah 13:39 Apr 12
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- I wish this was an option...m - awanama 13:37 Apr 12
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- I also have an only... - KEB 13:24 Apr 12
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- an only's perspective on MOH - Tish in GA 17:52 Apr 12
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- Well then it looks like your a go!!! :-) my bad lol nt - Keb 17:37 Apr 12
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- I don't think they're too young - it depends on the amount of detail you want to put into the crafts. I have enjoyed many of them myself. - Hannah 13:36 Apr 12
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- Kate, thanks for bringing this to my attention--Anyone else want to comment on the activities being to young for my dd? nt - awanama 13:27 Apr 12
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- A friend of mine looked at the book and said - Closeacademy 14:21 Apr 12
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- A friend of mine looked at the book and said - Closeacademy 14:21 Apr 12
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- an only's perspective on MOH - Tish in GA 17:52 Apr 12
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- The projects are geared toward 1 child. - Closeacademy 13:18 Apr 12
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- I love the ideas of the baggies, I tend to have the best intentions to do things and never plan enough. nt - awanama 13:28 Apr 12
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- Baggies is such a great idea and yet so simple... im gonna have to start planning... thanks! - KEB 13:25 Apr 12
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- I love the ideas of the baggies, I tend to have the best intentions to do things and never plan enough. nt - awanama 13:28 Apr 12
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- I like this website for math drills ... - AngieW in Texas 16:01 Apr 12
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- Wrap-Ups did not go over big here. My favorites are (in this order): flashcards, Calculadders (or similar sheets) and math war. nt - FloridaLisa 15:06 Apr 12
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- Re: math drills - Leslie 14:56 Apr 12
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- Are wrap ups those key things with strings? - Myrtle 14:21 Apr 12
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- Re: have you tried - hsm 16:32 Apr 12
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- Thanks for the flashcard link... those are nice! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 15:02 Apr 12
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- Re: have you tried - hsm 16:32 Apr 12
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- MUS has online math drills; mathshark is fun, we tried Wraps Ups but neither dd liked them tn - HollyDay 13:55 Apr 12
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- Yay for MUS--we just tried it!! So what's mathshark? nt - aubrye 15:48 Apr 12
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- a handheld math quizer thing nt - HollyDay 17:00 Apr 12
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- a handheld math quizer thing nt - HollyDay 17:00 Apr 12
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- Yay for MUS--we just tried it!! So what's mathshark? nt - aubrye 15:48 Apr 12
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- have you looked at Timez Attack? - KarenNC 13:12 Apr 12
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- We found this to be very buggy, and frustrating (nt) - Dee in MI 16:04 Apr 12
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- We found this to be very buggy, and frustrating (nt) - Dee in MI 16:04 Apr 12
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- Flashmaster (flashmaster.com) is an electronic device that works for all math drills. nt - bethben 13:11 Apr 12
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- Once they master the early concepts, move on to more challenging material (sm) - ELaurie 17:02 Apr 12
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- We've only just started, and (m) - 2lilreds in NC 18:48 Apr 12
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- We've only just started, and (m) - 2lilreds in NC 18:48 Apr 12
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- Overall I do, but maybe I haven't given the cds a fair shake. nt - 4kids4me 12:43 Apr 12
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- We love My Pals are Here Science from Singapore!!!! - Closeacademy 13:13 Apr 12
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- thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm looking forward to trying it! nt - adrienne (in MD) 13:22 Apr 12
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- thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm looking forward to trying it! nt - adrienne (in MD) 13:22 Apr 12
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- We used HO Ancients Level 2 - KPM 15:17 Apr 12
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- me - momof7 16:40 Apr 12
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- Probably not helpful, but I finished our first lesson with my reluctant writing dd using WRITING TALES, and.....she asked for MORE! (m) - 4kids4me 12:44 Apr 12
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- It doesn't really line up very well. (m) - Julie in GA 12:28 Apr 12
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- Ok that makes sense. There isn't a schedule at Paula's archives. Thanks! nm - LNC 12:52 Apr 12
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- Ok that makes sense. There isn't a schedule at Paula's archives. Thanks! nm - LNC 12:52 Apr 12
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- I'm thinking of using How the Earth Works and How the Universe Works - the Readers Digest Books. nt - kRenee 22:24 Apr 12
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- Would you prefer secular or does it matter? nt - Heather in VA 11:59 Apr 12
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- Yes, secular please. nt - elleno in FL 13:12 Apr 12
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- Two options I know of are R.E.A.L Science and My World Science. Both have Earth Science components. nt - Heather in VA 17:04 Apr 12
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- Two options I know of are R.E.A.L Science and My World Science. Both have Earth Science components. nt - Heather in VA 17:04 Apr 12
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- Yes, secular please. nt - elleno in FL 13:12 Apr 12
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- Soooo grateful!!!!nt - Johanna 20:43 Apr 12
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- Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :) nt - Kay in PA 16:28 Apr 12
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- Yes, *thank you* so much & hope you are feeling better. It was like having my lifeline taken away! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 14:43 Apr 12
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- It's grea to have it back. Thanks, all! nt - mom2abcd 14:35 Apr 12
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- Yes! Thank you Charlie and Peter!! nt - Vkay 13:57 Apr 12
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- Absolutely relieved! Thanks a bunch. nt - Kimber 13:54 Apr 12
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- LOL. You have no idea! Thanks, guys!! nt - Ria 13:52 Apr 12
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- Yes, thank you! Serious withdrawal here, (m) - Denise in IN 13:26 Apr 12
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- Yes, thank you so much! I've learned so much reading these boards over the last couple of years! nt - Colleen in NS 13:20 Apr 12
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- ((Hugs)) to Susan, Kim, Charlie, Peter and ALL the PHP crew -- you rock! nt - 5wolfcubs 12:36 Apr 12
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- YES, I was going through withdrawal symptoms! nt - MIch elle 12:31 Apr 12
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- So, was I. Thanks for this valuable resource. nt - Closeacademy 13:15 Apr 12
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- So, was I. Thanks for this valuable resource. nt - Closeacademy 13:15 Apr 12
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- Thanks to ALL of you! I'm glad you're better Charlie... - Penny in VT 12:06 Apr 12
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- Thank You so much! - Annmarie 12:01 Apr 12
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- You'll never know what a great difference these boards have made for homeschooling help- Thanks to you and to Jesse, and to Charlie and Peter (nt) - one2go 11:39 Apr 12
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- Yes, thank you! NT - Night Elf (formerly known as kbm) 11:32 Apr 12
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- I purchased mine from Amazon. nt - mom2fourboys 12:43 Apr 12
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- I purchased from B&N here. They were able to get hardback or trade paperback copies. (m) - Tammyla 12:22 Apr 12
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- Level K or A for you that responded? m - Ann in WA 16:02 Apr 12
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- We really like MCP Phonics workbooks. <nt> - TarponGirl 14:44 Apr 12
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- Not too much writing in the K book as far as amount, but it *is* a workbook so most exercises are with a pencil. (m) - TarponGirl 14:51 Apr 12
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- My son hated writing but was an early reader, so we did a lot of MCP Phonics A orally (m) - Susan 15:34 Apr 12
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- I agree! Level A could easily be done orally for the parts that have writing (nt) - Malenki 18:58 Apr 12
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- I agree! Level A could easily be done orally for the parts that have writing (nt) - Malenki 18:58 Apr 12
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- My son hated writing but was an early reader, so we did a lot of MCP Phonics A orally (m) - Susan 15:34 Apr 12
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- Not too much writing in the K book as far as amount, but it *is* a workbook so most exercises are with a pencil. (m) - TarponGirl 14:51 Apr 12
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- Boxcar Children was the first chapter book series my ds read. <nt> - TarponGirl 14:54 Apr 12
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- Check out the VP catalog as well. It lists books by grade and has others of that level for girls. nt - OhElizabeth 14:29 Apr 12
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- She might like the first 3 Betsy-Tacy books. nt - Chris in VA 13:08 Apr 12
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- Re: readers for 6.5 yo - Heather in IA 12:53 Apr 12
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- reluctant writer suggestions inside..with ANY program! - Amy from Writing Tales 14:35 Apr 12
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- I used some samples - Christina in OR 13:11 Apr 12
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- Aye, we have an accord! - Niffercoo 15:37 Apr 12
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- I'd do Am. History--check out Winter Promise for great resources--perfect for your kid's ages. nt - Chris in VA 13:11 Apr 12
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- Do the US history! I took a break in our chronological study to do this, and my son is loving history more than he ever did before. nt - Michelle T 12:11 Apr 12
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- Go for it! more.... - SLB 12:02 Apr 12
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- Do American History... - Stacia 10:44 Apr 12
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- I don't know about demos, but we've owned it for a year now and still love it. nt - adrienne (in MD) 10:42 Apr 12
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- Yes! Thanks for the info. nt - SLB 15:01 Apr 12
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- thanks for sharing! nt - Ann in WA 11:53 Apr 12
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- Link only nt - Melissa B 10:20 Apr 12
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- go to Hake website and order from them tn - HollyDay 10:16 Apr 12
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- Thank you, Chelsea! I looked at PAF in the RR catalog...it looked confusing but I'm going to take a 2nd look! nt - 5wolfcubs 12:35 Apr 12
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- Is there an inexpensive place to purchase Merrill readers? nt - Claire 10:32 Apr 12
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- DITTO! - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:12 Apr 12
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- :-) So glad it is working well! nt - Jean in Wisc 11:36 Apr 12
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- We do Rod & Staff 1-3 a year ahead of PM and then Keys to ... in the upper elem grades (m) - Sandra in FL 12:54 Apr 12
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- As I mentioned in that other discussion, we don't do drill. (nt) - Colleen 12:09 Apr 12
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- It depends on the child - Closeacademy 9:56 Apr 12
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- Well, I hate to say I told you.... ;) nt - 4kids4me 10:22 Apr 12
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- You will need the Core Guide, Instructor's Manual and Student Workbook A or B (m) - LisaNY 9:20 Apr 12
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- Thank you! :D nt - PattyNJ 9:26 Apr 12
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- Thank you! :D nt - PattyNJ 9:26 Apr 12
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- It's looks like a great list, however, I'm a little concerned about narration... - Christina in ME 11:14 Apr 12
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- Looks good to me. My 9-year-old son's list for next year (just for comparison): - Jenny in Florida 10:38 Apr 12
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- That is a mighty ambitious list of selections for one to read & understand in the context of history by themselves. - Carmen & Co. 9:52 Apr 12
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- To clarify - Shari 10:26 Apr 12
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- Thanks, for the clarification. I hope you receive more responses besides mine. nm - Carmen & Co. 11:00 Apr 12
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- Sounds similar to my plan - Jenny in Florida 10:40 Apr 12
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- Thanks, for the clarification. I hope you receive more responses besides mine. nm - Carmen & Co. 11:00 Apr 12
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- To clarify - Shari 10:26 Apr 12
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- If you decide - Christina in OR 15:20 Apr 12
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- I'm using Adventures with my 3rd grader and (m) - Kisa in CA 12:31 Apr 12
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- MFW Adventures... - saved1112 10:37 Apr 12
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- We are enjoying Adventures... - Donna T. 10:26 Apr 12
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- it may be or may not be (m) - crystal 10:19 Apr 12
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- Adventures was too light for us <m> - Sunshyne 9:30 Apr 12
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- I did it with a 3rd, 1st and pre-ker - Fay up North 11:17 Apr 12
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- I did it with a 3rd, 1st and pre-ker - Fay up North 11:17 Apr 12
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- Jessica.... may i ask you a question? Maybe 2? *Ü* - LisaWA 11:05 Apr 12
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- Starting French - Trivium Academy 11:27 Apr 12
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- Thank you! You have given me things to look at and get our feet wet here... sm - LisaWA 19:15 Apr 12
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- Side-By-Side French and English Grammar by C. Fredrick Farrell (sm) - Trivium Academy 19:21 Apr 12
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- Is it a French help yahoogroup? If so, yes PLEASE... sm - LisaWA 19:38 Apr 12
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- You've got mail but it's http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolFrench/ (link didn't work before) nt - Trivium Academy 20:06 Apr 12
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- Super! Thanks again! nt - LisaWA 22:03 Apr 12
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- Super! Thanks again! nt - LisaWA 22:03 Apr 12
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- You've got mail but it's http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolFrench/ (link didn't work before) nt - Trivium Academy 20:06 Apr 12
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- Is it a French help yahoogroup? If so, yes PLEASE... sm - LisaWA 19:38 Apr 12
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- Side-By-Side French and English Grammar by C. Fredrick Farrell (sm) - Trivium Academy 19:21 Apr 12
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- Link that I forgot - Trivium Academy 11:28 Apr 12
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- Thank you! You have given me things to look at and get our feet wet here... sm - LisaWA 19:15 Apr 12
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- My post said Jessica... but anyone who can help answer my questions is welcome to respond please!!! - LisaWA 11:07 Apr 12
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- Starting French - Trivium Academy 11:27 Apr 12
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- I had the Lapbook already, but was excited to see that we will use it with The Easy French. (m) - 2lilreds in NC 10:03 Apr 12
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- No, the Bible is personal. Hopefully CleoQC will see this and answer. - Trivium Academy 10:19 Apr 12
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- No, the Bible is personal. Hopefully CleoQC will see this and answer. - Trivium Academy 10:19 Apr 12
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- Re: Thinking about starting dd on Singapore math. What book should I use? - Chelsea in tn 9:39 Apr 12
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- I would start her in 1A Text and Workbook.... - Pat in MI 9:39 Apr 12
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- I had her do the placment test and she only missed 2 on the 1A test. nt - Christina in OR 18:55 Apr 12
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- I had her do the placment test and she only missed 2 on the 1A test. nt - Christina in OR 18:55 Apr 12
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- It depends on what you want to do. - Carmen & Co. 10:04 Apr 12
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- It is more creative.... - siloam 10:00 Apr 12
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- I plan to use this with my middle daughter... - Heather in VA 8:44 Apr 12
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- 2 years - Jill 8:45 Apr 12
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- I have it checked out from the library right now. She recommends Oxford University Latin I-IV, but says to drop it after two years if your child "loathes" it. Also Wheelock is listed as an alternative, as is Artes Latinae. Henle isn't mentioned, but I know there are books for 9-12th grades. nt - Kimandtheboys 8:41 Apr 12
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- Thank you. This is the info I was looking for! nt - Sharon in SC 8:42 Apr 12
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- Thank you. This is the info I was looking for! nt - Sharon in SC 8:42 Apr 12
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- Actually, Latin is recommended for logic stage students. We can't give you - Carmen & Co. 8:39 Apr 12
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- So, Latin is not recommended for the high school student at all? nt - Sharon in SC 8:41 Apr 12
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- Yes, the book says to "continue" Latin, assuming you started in 3rd grade, I suppose. nt - Kimandtheboys 8:42 Apr 12
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- Yes, the book says to "continue" Latin, assuming you started in 3rd grade, I suppose. nt - Kimandtheboys 8:42 Apr 12
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- So, Latin is not recommended for the high school student at all? nt - Sharon in SC 8:41 Apr 12
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- like it - faithhope 16:08 Apr 12
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- I like it too. The multiple styles of excersises help my ds..... - Kathy in MD 11:32 Apr 12
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- I like Wordly Wise 3000. - Brit 8:39 Apr 12
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- My two are 17 months apart. I couldn't have combined them at that age. - Rhonda in TX 20:57 Apr 12
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- mine are 17 months apart and I couldnt have started them together.. - Peela 17:20 Apr 12
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- here is what we are doing - tess at the beach 10:41 Apr 12
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- Try it but don't hold the older one back if she seems more advanced... - Myrtle 10:35 Apr 12
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- Mine are 18 months apart, then 22 months and then 28 months - frogpond1 10:32 Apr 12
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- Some of mine are close... - saved1112 10:16 Apr 12
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- Facing that now. - Lisa in VA 9:41 Apr 12
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- My daughters are 18 months apart! - Tamarind 9:26 Apr 12
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- Oh, yes! (m) - liz 9:05 Apr 12
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- My middle & youngest are 8 months apart (both are 10 at the moment) & on very different levels. . . - Carmen & Co. 8:59 Apr 12
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- Re: Thanks - Missy 8:37 Apr 12
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- Where are you located, surely we can get you connected... - KristineIN 9:45 Apr 12
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- Re: Thanks, wow lots of comments - Missy 8:47 Apr 12
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- Where are you located, surely we can get you connected... - KristineIN 9:45 Apr 12
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- Re: Siblings 18 months apart - Melissa B 8:36 Apr 12
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- It's hard to say, reading readiness and the fine motor skills for writing can certainly vary from child to child, even the same ages. m - Jami in TX 8:35 Apr 12 (1)
- My ds' are 17 months apart - we do history and science together. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 8:34 Apr 12
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- I think you should... - Lee 8:30 Apr 12
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- My first two are close - Marie in OH 8:26 Apr 12
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- I think in the next few years... - Susan in TN 8:26 Apr 12
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- I am using it with.... - siloam 10:04 Apr 12
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- Re: I am using it with.... - guatmom 10:09 Apr 12
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- Re: I am using it with.... - guatmom 10:09 Apr 12
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- Re: Winter Promise - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 10:01 Apr 12
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- I'm excited about it - guatmom 10:06 Apr 12
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- Re: I'm excited about it - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 11:44 Apr 12
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- Re: I'm excited about it - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 11:44 Apr 12
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- I'm excited about it - guatmom 10:06 Apr 12
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- Latin, Vocabulary Cartoons, Dictionary Of Idioms (nt) - Jeanine in TX 21:06 Apr 12
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- Latin, and reading a lot. (nt) - angela in ohio 17:29 Apr 12
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- I see no need for a separate vocabulary program. (nt) - Colleen 12:13 Apr 12 (1)
- Word Roots cdrom. nt - saved1112 10:07 Apr 12
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- We like Word Roots, too. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:23 Apr 12
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- We like Word Roots, too. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:23 Apr 12
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- Not a vocabulary program per say, but we'll use Latin & Classical Writing . Latin to learn roots, etc, and - Carmen & Co. 9:04 Apr 12
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- Same here. Studying Latin, and the vocab exercises in CW, along with reading good books does it for us. nt - Julie in GA 19:12 Apr 12
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- Same here. Studying Latin, and the vocab exercises in CW, along with reading good books does it for us. nt - Julie in GA 19:12 Apr 12
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- Sadlier - link - lh 8:45 Apr 12
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- Wordly Wise - we use this till 5th then move to Classical Roots in 6th. (nt) - Mel 8:11 Apr 12
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- Sadlier 5th is Blue [not 6th]. Just correcting a type. - lh 8:46 Apr 12
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- Sadlier 5th is Blue [not 6th]. Just correcting a type. - lh 8:46 Apr 12
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- Yes, lower levels are sorely lacking in mechanics. We supplement w/ Daily Grams. Hang in there -- Shurley's upper level's have great editing exercises (but we still add in extra work :o) ). nt - FloridaLisa 15:02 Apr 12
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- I assign a page from - Fay up North 11:22 Apr 12
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- VP suggest Daily Paragraph Editing to sumpplement. - Marie in OH 8:28 Apr 12
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- VP? - Kristine 9:36 Apr 12
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- Veritas Press (nt) - Hoggirl 13:07 Apr 12
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- Veritas Press (nt) - Hoggirl 13:07 Apr 12
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- VP? - Kristine 9:36 Apr 12
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- VP uses one by Frederick Rebsamen (nt) - dkholland 13:09 Apr 12
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- Which translation do they recommend? - Jenny in Florida 9:46 Apr 12
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- When my dc were younger, I read the Ian Seraillier version - they loved it! nm - LisaNY 9:17 Apr 12
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- I read the Seraillier to my elder son when he was seven - Laura in China 10:04 Apr 12
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- I read the Seraillier to my elder son when he was seven - Laura in China 10:04 Apr 12
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- Re: Has anyone read Beowulf as suggested in VP in 4th grade? - Wendi 8:17 Apr 12
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- Wendi...was the translation you tried to read the one from VP? nt - dkholland 13:12 Apr 12
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- Wendi...was the translation you tried to read the one from VP? nt - dkholland 13:12 Apr 12
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- Honestly? - Janice in NJ 8:09 Apr 12
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- Thank you for the list...I will check them out! nt - dkholland 13:13 Apr 12
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- Thank you for the list...I will check them out! nt - dkholland 13:13 Apr 12
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- Re: PASS Test - Should I get the PDF format or have books mailed to me? (more) - Cheller 10:35 Apr 12
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- Thank you - I just called them & ordered the tests. :0) nt - Mel 13:09 Apr 12
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- Thank you - I just called them & ordered the tests. :0) nt - Mel 13:09 Apr 12
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- The first time using the PASS test you'll probably need the books. - Brit 8:16 Apr 12
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- thank you :0) nt - mel 8:27 Apr 12
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- thank you :0) nt - mel 8:27 Apr 12
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- Thanks, y'all! (nm) - KathyJo 10:12 Apr 12
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- Pearables Home Economics Course - these are great! - Mel 8:09 Apr 12
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- Training Our Daughters To Be Keepers At Home!! nt - KIm C 7:42 Apr 12
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- My children enjoy Calvert after years (m) - Tammyla 9:49 Apr 12
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- Calvert Math - Tamarind 8:49 Apr 12
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- I love Calvert math! - Niffercoo 7:49 Apr 12
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- Re: Can anyone tell me about Calvert Math? (sm) - Penny in VT 7:37 Apr 12
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- Ok, so now I have a question about the TM - mama of two-ize 8:05 Apr 12
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- Re: Ok, so now I have a question about the TM - Penny in VT 8:16 Apr 12
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- Re: Ok, so now I have a question about the TM - Penny in VT 8:16 Apr 12
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- Ok, so now I have a question about the TM - mama of two-ize 8:05 Apr 12
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- I have some tagalong questions too! is it spiral or mastery??? DOes it use mental strategies ??nt - Johanna 7:28 Apr 12
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- Re: I have some tagalong questions too! is it spiral or mastery??? DOes it use mental strategies ??nt - Tammyla 11:46 Apr 12
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- oops, the link - Tammyla 12:20 Apr 12
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- oops, the link - Tammyla 12:20 Apr 12
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- Re: I have some tagalong questions too! is it spiral or mastery??? DOes it use mental strategies ??nt - Tammyla 11:46 Apr 12
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- Me. - Reya 20:36 Apr 12
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- How does she do with dictation & copywork? They (m) - Tammyla 13:49 Apr 12
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- Copywork and dictation are no longer a chore. We cannot seem to progress from there (sm) - lemonshine 15:05 Apr 12
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- Re: Copywork and dictation are no longer a chore. We cannot seem to progress from there (sm) - Tammyla 17:15 Apr 12
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- I think she needs more direction..... - momof7 16:49 Apr 12
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- If she expresses herself verbally with no problems and is good with copywrk/dictation then....(m) - LindaOz 15:55 Apr 12
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- Re: Copywork and dictation are no longer a chore. We cannot seem to progress from there (sm) - Tammyla 17:15 Apr 12
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- Copywork and dictation are no longer a chore. We cannot seem to progress from there (sm) - lemonshine 15:05 Apr 12
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- Are you using R&S English? It includes composition... - MIch elle 9:24 Apr 12
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- This year we used Bravewriter methods with my youngest son who - Carmen & Co. 8:32 Apr 12
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- This is what I have done for the most of our 13 yrs..... - momof7 8:26 Apr 12
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- Re: Has anyone taught their dc to write without using a curriculum? (sm) - LisainMT 7:40 Apr 12
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- ME! ME! - Heather in MI 7:26 Apr 12
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- Heather: could you explain your method for teaching high school essays? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 20:10 Apr 12
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- Heather: could you explain your method for teaching high school essays? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 20:10 Apr 12
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- It may help to increase both her reading level and interest to have her read with you (m) - Susan in MO 8:33 Apr 12
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- Re: Help with 10 year old with reading struggles - LisainMT 7:26 Apr 12
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- Looks good except - Shari 9:02 Apr 12
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- Thanks - light is actually why I chose it... - Heather in VA 10:00 Apr 12
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- Thanks - light is actually why I chose it... - Heather in VA 10:00 Apr 12
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- This looks good, Heather. Can you tell me about Bridge to Latin Road? nt - Luann in ID 8:10 Apr 12
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- Sure - it's a precursor to Latin Road to English Grammar... - Heather in VA 8:21 Apr 12
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- Sure - it's a precursor to Latin Road to English Grammar... - Heather in VA 8:21 Apr 12
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- it looks very comprehensive... (m) - adrienne (in MD) 8:09 Apr 12
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- This will be my first time using LLATL... - Heather in VA 8:56 Apr 12
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- This will be my first time using LLATL... - Heather in VA 8:56 Apr 12
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- Oh yeah, I wanted to ask about the Pudewa poetry... - Heather in MI 7:18 Apr 12
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- I love it and yes it would be appropriate...... - Heather in VA 7:27 Apr 12
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- I love it and yes it would be appropriate...... - Heather in VA 7:27 Apr 12
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- I think it looks good! nt - Heather in MI 7:15 Apr 12
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- Woo Hoo! Hope you're feeling better Charlie! Thank you! nt - Trivium Academy 7:03 Apr 12
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- I don't like Writing Strands, but even if I did, I'd not use it with a first grader. Don't worry about a writing program at that stage of the game. (nt) - Colleen 12:12 Apr 12
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- I think if you just did a short sentence a day for copywork each day... - Pat in MI 9:31 Apr 12
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- I use it with my 4th and 2nd grader. We like it. I just have a hard time sometimes being diligent about doing the lessons b/c I get bored with it. nt - Heather in OK 9:30 Apr 12
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- I'd do dictation and copywork instead. My 2nd grader does... - OhElizabeth 9:21 Apr 12
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- Re: Writing Strands Question - Heather in IA 9:01 Apr 12
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- Heather... - Carrie 9:10 Apr 12
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- Heather... - Carrie 9:10 Apr 12
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- I'd wait until the end of 1st grade to try WS2 or (m) - Sandra in FL 8:24 Apr 12
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- I use Writing Strands right now, here's what I think... - Dayle in Guatemala 8:21 Apr 12
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- Thanks for asking this question - Carrie 8:10 Apr 12
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- Re: Thanks for asking this question - Heather in IA 8:21 Apr 12
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- I have only used WS 3 so I can't really say. nt - Christina in OR 8:35 Apr 12
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- Hey Heather, I just noticed your in IA, me too... - Carrie 8:33 Apr 12
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- Re: Thanks for asking this question - 3Musketeers 8:29 Apr 12
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- I have only used WS 3 so I can't really say. nt - Christina in OR 8:35 Apr 12
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- Re: Thanks for asking this question - Heather in IA 8:21 Apr 12
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- I wouldn't use it with a dc so young, either. I don't recommend it before Level 3 (neither does SWB, although she might have said Level 4). ntn - Ellie 7:30 Apr 12
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- I like it but I wouldn't use it for a 1st grader - Christina in OR 7:17 Apr 12
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- I love it. In fact we are now moving on the WS3. - 3Musketeers 7:12 Apr 12
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- I like it for the right student but I think you should wait until at least 2nd if not 3rd grade.... - Heather in VA 7:11 Apr 12
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- The linked FAQ should answer most of your questions... - Carmen & Co. 7:53 Apr 12
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- Wow! Thank you, that is exactly the information I needed. One more question..... - momof7 8:35 Apr 12
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- Well, if your willing to do the extra work to modify, then I'd - Carmen & Co. 10:56 Apr 12 (1)
- Wow! Thank you, that is exactly the information I needed. One more question..... - momof7 8:35 Apr 12
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- Can you rephrase your question? I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. nt. - Stephanie not in TX 7:18 Apr 12
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- Well, I am a CW newbie but it seems like you could start with either... - Heather in MI 7:17 Apr 12
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- Yeah, its working! WAHOOOO nt! - Kay in pA 7:42 Apr 12
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- I'll second that thank you! :o) nm - LisaNY 7:13 Apr 12
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- I'm doing A now, and I have to study to teach it... it is kind - frogpond1 10:37 Apr 12
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- Yep, Lisa is right. The A book is *very* meaty. I wouldn't try to skip it. (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:15 Apr 12
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- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 8:39 Apr 12
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- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 8:39 Apr 12
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- I actually answered this question just before the board went kerplunk (m) - LisaNY 7:11 Apr 12
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- Thanks, Lisa! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 8:38 Apr 12
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- What is CW? nt - Shanna 7:31 Apr 12
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- Classical Writing. . . Links to FAQ & Store front only . . . - Carmen & Co. 7:55 Apr 12
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- Classical Writing. . . Links to FAQ & Store front only . . . - Carmen & Co. 7:55 Apr 12
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- Thanks, Lisa! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 8:38 Apr 12
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- Look! It's a curriculum question! On the curriculum board! Yea! (sorry, no knowledge of CW, but I'm just so excited to have this board back!) (nt) - Rhonda in TX 6:40 Apr 12
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- LOL. I am honored to be the first question nt - Quiver0f10 8:38 Apr 12
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- LOL. I am honored to be the first question nt - Quiver0f10 8:38 Apr 12
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- Yippie!!! - momof7 6:37 Apr 12
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- Charlie...I think everyone missed you !! nt - Marsha SC 9:11 Apr 12
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- Thank you Charlie. I hope you are better and the babies didn't get it. nt - Christina in OR 7:19 Apr 12
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- Can you also fix the 'accelerated board' ? Please??? - Cleo Qc 7:15 Apr 12
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- Welcome back charlie! nt - ELaurie 6:35 Apr 12
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- You are so write!!! :-) nt - Karie 12:47 Apr 8
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- I have a child enrolled in Ancient Greeks Socratic discussions. nt - momof7 12:01 Apr 8
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- Here you go... - Verena 11:23 Apr 8
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- Great! oh what to do...i am torn between ECC and WP's geog: "children around the world" I am leaning towards CAW because my kids are young (more thoughts inside...) - cannefamily 7:16 Apr 8
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- You want to see the books first... - OhElizabeth 7:39 Apr 8
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- There are many books in ECC appropriate for that age.... - Lori 11:56 Apr 8
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- well, i have seen ECC it up close and i they do use Windows on the World. Oh, these decisions! I cant wait to see samples of CAW! nt - cannefamily 7:46 Apr 8
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- Windows on the World (WOW) went over my oldet's head... - siloam 9:57 Apr 8
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- Oh, I like your idea of... - Stacia 10:14 Apr 8
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- LOL! Doesn't it play with the immagination? - siloam 10:19 Apr 8
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- LOL! Doesn't it play with the immagination? - siloam 10:19 Apr 8
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- Oh, I like your idea of... - Stacia 10:14 Apr 8
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- oh so many typos above:-), this cold is getting to my head nt - cannefamily 9:11 Apr 8
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- Windows on the World (WOW) went over my oldet's head... - siloam 9:57 Apr 8
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- There are many books in ECC appropriate for that age.... - Lori 11:56 Apr 8
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- I'd check on that... - Heather in VA 7:23 Apr 8
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- thanks, yeah I joined the group. They keep saying it is for 1st thru 5th, as opposed to ECC which is 3rd and up. nt - Johanna r Cannelongo 7:33 Apr 8 (1)
- You want to see the books first... - OhElizabeth 7:39 Apr 8
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