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

Anyone use or have opinions about Math Mammoth from WP? Thks! - Wendy in AK 22:42 Jun 4 (0)

abbeyej: I noticed in your post below... - TarponGirl 22:20 Jun 4 (0)

Is Rod and Staff a good math program? - Judy 22:14 Jun 4 (1)

• Yes, very solid. How old is/are your dc? <nt> - TarponGirl 22:21 Jun 4 (0)

How do you like Artistic Pursuits Grades 4-6 Book 1? - Magic Wand 22:12 Jun 4 (0)

Ria! You've spoken about Prentice Hall middle/junior high school science texts for - Carmen & Co. 21:48 Jun 4 (0)

Right Start Math to Saxon (question) - Dawn K 21:37 Jun 4 (0)

Can anyone explain to me what the VP history teacher guides actually consist of? TIA nt - RAS in Oh 21:19 Jun 4 (2)

• The usual format is... - OhElizabeth 22:13 Jun 4 (0)
• They have some teacher notes, quizzes, activity sheets...stuff like that. nt - Kelli in TN 21:26 Jun 4 (0)

also, how do you do SG only few days/week? - betsy 21:13 Jun 4 (1)

• Are you writing about Shurley Grammar? nt - mom2fourboys 22:20 Jun 4 (0)

skip grammar? VP explorers-1815 and SOTW history - betsy 21:02 Jun 4 (0)

Sorry but what is AG, MOH, VOS, and CHOW - Felicia 20:58 Jun 4 (7)

• thanks so much :) - Felicia 21:35 Jun 4 (0)
• AG - if history it means Activity Guide, if talking about grammar, it's Analytical Grammar. nt - Trivium Academy 21:32 Jun 4 (2)
  • Hey Jessica! I was just thinking of you & wondering what you were up to! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 22:25 Jun 4 (1)
    • Ring me tomorrow? nt - Trivium Academy 22:40 Jun 4 (0)
• Vos Story Bible. Hey, I posted to you below just now. :) <nt> - TarponGirl 21:17 Jun 4 (0)
• CHOW= Child's History of the World by VM Hillyer - hootandflutter 21:15 Jun 4 (0)
• MOH, Mystery of History..the only one I know nt - Kristy 21:05 Jun 4 (0)

What logic games and dimensional thinking games are out there besides chess for ages 6, 9 and 12yrs? Thanks nt - MI Mom 20:10 Jun 4 (2)

• We like Othello and Blokus nt - nutmeg 21:27 Jun 4 (0)
• Look at MindWare.... - TarponGirl 20:16 Jun 4 (0)

All About Spelling: is level 1 an appropriate starting point for an 8 yr old? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:09 Jun 4 (1)

• I think it depends on what you've done with him thus far....m - Julieofsardis 20:25 Jun 4 (0)

MUS?? - Dianne- TX 20:07 Jun 4 (1)

• RE: MUS (m) - Kate CA 20:24 Jun 4 (0)

Classical Writing: how do the books correlate to age/ grade level? I can never seem to keep this straight! Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:57 Jun 4 (4)

• Aesop A is intended for 3rd & up, I believe. You definitely wouldn't want to do it with anyone too much younger, even an excellent student IMO. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:03 Jun 4 (0)
• Here's a link to their FAQ page with the age/grade recommendations... - Susan in SoCal 20:03 Jun 4 (2)
  • Thank you. Are the books meant to take 2 yrs each?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:07 Jun 4 (1)
    • Aesop and Homer, yes, assuming they are begun at an early age (as shown in the chart that someone linked). (m) - Jackie in AR 20:45 Jun 4 (0)

Spelling for second grade? - Rebecca 19:42 Jun 4 (1)

• I just switched to SWR and like it so far! nt - Rhonda in WA 21:48 Jun 4 (0)

Questions about Sonlight - Lisa in Mo 19:39 Jun 4 (3)

• Building on what TarponGirl said...(m) - Colleen 20:48 Jun 4 (0)
• Core 6... - TarponGirl 20:09 Jun 4 (1)
  • Alt Core 6, by the way.... - TarponGirl 20:13 Jun 4 (0)

Can anyone tell me who sells Christ Centered Curriculum or - Missy 19:22 Jun 4 (1)

• link inside - Rebecca 19:44 Jun 4 (0)

Ria ,science question for you - hsm 19:05 Jun 4 (0)

SL5- Is it really that good? - ChristyX5 18:34 Jun 4 (3)

• In my opinion, no, it's not really that good. (m) - Colleen 22:43 Jun 4 (0)
• A large consensus.... - TarponGirl 20:02 Jun 4 (0)
• I had never used SL before this year, so can't compare, but (m) - GraceinMD 18:58 Jun 4 (0)

If my 7 yr old completed grade 1 at a grade 4 reading level are we finished with phonics program and progress to grade 3 or will he miss something if we don't do grade 2 which still has a lot of phonics? nt - lynn 18:13 Jun 4 (13)

• Take a look at.... - Donna A. 19:09 Jun 4 (0)
• This is a good point-I didn't do the 2nd grade phonics either-can I ask a question .. - sherylinarctic 18:48 Jun 4 (1)
  • His last evaluation in PS he was off the charts at 3.9-4.3 nt - lynn 23:08 Jun 4 (0)
• I'm not sure how to answer that --- - Dawn K 18:40 Jun 4 (0)
• Some of us never did a phonics program in the first place, lol (m) - Ria 18:30 Jun 4 (0)
• I had a similar thought about my son... - Wendy in NY 18:26 Jun 4 (0)
• What do you mean by "completed grade 1"? What curricum are you using? - Tracie in TX 18:20 Jun 4 (1)
  • Uh, that should say that I would NOT make him do more boring worksheets! I sounded like an advocate of torture. nt - Tracie in TX 18:24 Jun 4 (0)
• I wouldn't do a 2nd grade phonics program. He'll cover more phonics as you do spelling. nt - abbeyej 18:16 Jun 4 (3)
  • That's what we did. After 100EL we started SWO-A. DD also reads aloud each day which helps on many levels. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:19 Jun 4 (0)
  • yep. nt - Ria 18:30 Jun 4 (0)
  • Thank you. That's what I thought. nt - lynn 18:21 Jun 4 (0)
• Wow that's wordy. Does it make sense? nt - lynn 18:13 Jun 4 (0)

Thanks to all who responded to CW Aesop grammar question....I've a question regarding any religious content in Harvey's - Norine 17:51 Jun 4 (1)

• Re: Thanks to all who responded to CW Aesop grammar question....I've a question regarding any religious content in Harvey's - Carolyn in MN 19:25 Jun 4 (0)

Hey Colleen...thanks for your input -also have Question about SWR.. - Colleen in NS 17:13 Jun 4 (5)

• Can I safely assume you're talking to a different Colleen? : ) (nt) - Colleen 17:52 Jun 4 (1)
  • Sorry about that-Colleen in NS-the East Coast :) nt - Sherylinarctic 18:28 Jun 4 (0)
• Re: Hey Colleen...thanks for your input -also have Question about SWR.. - captuhura 17:49 Jun 4 (2)
  • Hi there.. - Sherylinarctic 18:16 Jun 4 (1)
    • Re: Hi there.. - captuhura 18:40 Jun 4 (0)

Ugh - SOTW, VP, MOH, TOG...I am about to give up completely (m) - Laurie in VA 16:54 Jun 4 (48)

• VP doesn't 'officially start their history/card program until... - Mommy Newsom in NC 21:39 Jun 4 (0)
• My 4 and 6 yo love VP, they aren't as excited about SOTW. Just adding to your confusion! nt - Staci in WA 20:26 Jun 4 (0)
• Ditto staying with SOTW and Vos.... - Heather in WI 19:51 Jun 4 (0)
• Can you stand one more simple option? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 19:33 Jun 4 (0)
• May I take this space to simply ask what isTOG? thanks! nt - rebecca 19:05 Jun 4 (1)
  • Tapestry of Grace nt - Shannon 19:07 Jun 4 (0)
• I wouldn't rule out MFW based on reading level... - Donna T. 19:05 Jun 4 (5)
  • Really? Anyone else with the same thoughts? I'd *love* to put MFW in as a serious contender!!! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:09 Jun 4 (3)
    • I'd agree with Donna. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:19 Jun 4 (1)
      • Also, like you mentioned below, you don't want to go *too* far ahead for her. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:22 Jun 4 (0)
    • Yes! I just read your post below... - Donna A. 19:16 Jun 4 (0)
  • whoops... should have added, or math level... - Donna T. 19:08 Jun 4 (0)
• I did your plan #1, SOTW with Vos Bible. We survived ...... - nutmeg 18:25 Jun 4 (1)
  • TY for the reminder! Breathe...breathe...(n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:08 Jun 4 (0)
• You're right, it doesn't have to be stressful, especially when your children are so young. (m) - Colleen 18:00 Jun 4 (1)
  • My oldest is a huge history buff already! (m) - Laurie in VA 19:06 Jun 4 (0)
• Just wanted to say that the Vos Bible is beautiful!! m - profmom 17:58 Jun 4 (1)
  • TY so much! We just did a year of BFIAR followed by a year of FIAR. (m) - Laurie in VA 18:59 Jun 4 (0)
• Well, I am certainly no expert here but I too have - BarbinTN 17:56 Jun 4 (5)
  • I got similar advice from her (and she's right). I am going to give myself 3 more days to sort all of this through and then I am ordering *something*! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:56 Jun 4 (0)
  • Speaking of spines... - profmom 18:01 Jun 4 (3)
    • Thanks, I love chasing new rabbit trails:o) nm - BarbinTN 20:55 Jun 4 (0)
    • Ooooh - ty! I'll have to check that out ASAP. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:55 Jun 4 (1)
      • link only inside - profmom 19:59 Jun 4 (0)
• Don't stress about this at 5 & 3, they will enjoy anything. Read, do some crafts and enjoy your little people. (m) - Tammyla 17:49 Jun 4 (1)
  • TY for the reminder! I guess the world won't come crashing down if whatever I choose doesn't work, LOL! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:53 Jun 4 (0)
• What about My Father's World? (nt) - Donna A. 17:32 Jun 4 (2)
  • As I posted below to Crystal, it doesn't look like it will work for my DD (sadly, as I can tell it is a great program). TY, anyhow! n/t - Laurie in VA 18:49 Jun 4 (0)
  • Yes! MFW 1st grade sounds perfect for you. NM - Polly 18:18 Jun 4 (0)
• Three years into this history cycle thing...this is what I'd do.... - Staci in FL 17:25 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thanks, Staci! I just joined a week or so ago and am soaking up all of the *wonderful* info over there! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:46 Jun 4 (0)
• Biblioplan Ancients weaves Bible history, Israel's history, Roman and New Testament History... - Jean in CA 17:23 Jun 4 (1)
  • TY! I considered Biblioplan Ancients and scrapped it b/c I though it was mainly a reading list/schedule. My DD truly needs hands-on stuff, and Mama needs someone to tell her how to do it, LOL! I may have to look at that again, however. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:45 Jun 4 (0)
• Laurie, would you like to do SOTW with Vos, but you are worried just reading a bible story would be "boring," or... - Chris in VA 17:19 Jun 4 (1)
  • Now this is sounding interesting! (m) - Laurie in VA 18:42 Jun 4 (0)
• This isn't a lifetime committment :-) - Tracie in TX 17:18 Jun 4 (1)
  • I agree with the AH! We have been doing CLP's American People and Nation this year and plan to use History for Little Pilgrims next (we plan to do light AH in the years DDs aren't formally studying it. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:39 Jun 4 (0)
• Laurie, you don't have to decide for more than this one year. (m) - Trivium Academy 17:09 Jun 4 (2)
  • Yes, that's why I thought about VP, as DD reads above grade level, but as someone pointed out the other day (m) - Laurie in VA 18:35 Jun 4 (0)
  • BTW, we have added VP's History cards to SOTW and we love it. - Trivium Academy 17:31 Jun 4 (0)
• let me add to the mix - crystal 17:01 Jun 4 (5)
  • Actually TOG is written for all grades at each stage of the trivium from lower grammar to rhetoric. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:23 Jun 4 (0)
  • I have always heard such great things about MFW, but (m) - Laurie in VA 18:09 Jun 4 (1)
    • MFW math & LA are separate and reading at grade level can be easily added with the Book Basket concept. Exploring Cultures and Countries may be just perfect for your dd. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:25 Jun 4 (0)
  • Re: let me add to the mix - Truthquest - Kris 17:06 Jun 4 (1)
    • OOOH!! I really like Truthquest! Same reasons here.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 17:10 Jun 4 (0)
• SOTW w/ VP cards only... more inside. - LNC 17:01 Jun 4 (1)
  • TY - I have considered doing that as DD is pretty excited about the cards. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 17:58 Jun 4 (0)

Thanks to everyone for your input on my post yesterday. .. - sherylinarctic 16:46 Jun 4 (1)

• Sheryl, you really don't need to feel intimidated, I promise. - momof7 19:26 Jun 4 (0)

knowledgeboxcentral is having another sale... - LisaWA 16:18 Jun 4 (2)

• Cool! I just got the Apologia Swimming Creatures Lapbook CD's. We have the Flying Creatures lapbooks and love them! Thanks! nt - flpeggy 18:28 Jun 4 (0)
• They also just finished the Astronomy lap book for Apologia.... nt - LisaWA 16:19 Jun 4 (0)

Jamestown replica, free download from Homeschool in the Woods (Amy Pak) - Paula H 16:02 Jun 4 (4)

• Thanks! I love her stuff. nt - mom2abcd 21:53 Jun 4 (0)
• I just saw this today! I wish I would have had this a few months ago.... it looks great! nt - LisaWA 16:16 Jun 4 (2)
  • Don't kick yourself. It's brand new; it didn't exist a few months ago. nt - Paula H 16:33 Jun 4 (1)
    • LOL! I know... but it would have been so great! not kicking myself to hard... small bruise... nt - LisaWA 20:59 Jun 4 (0)

BECKY, your Apologia question from below - Paula H 16:01 Jun 4 (0)

mommyfaithe, thanks so much for your detailed response to my post below........ - hopscotch 14:58 Jun 4 (3)

• Oh, about SOTW/ CHOW etc.... - Mommyfaithe 20:05 Jun 4 (0)
• Glad I could help...some answers to your ??'s - Mommyfaithe 18:59 Jun 4 (1)
  • Wonderful! I may just take the plunge. Thank you! nm - hopscotch 20:10 Jun 4 (0)

Does Right Start level D cover all of fractions and percents? - KidsHappen 14:45 Jun 4 (7)

• As far as decimals go, I thought it did extensive decimal work in E. nt - Pensguys 21:22 Jun 4 (0)
• It doesn't. My dd recently finished level E and it never quite got into... - Magic Wand 15:47 Jun 4 (4)
  • So, refresh my memory, what did you decide to after level E? nt - Karie 17:11 Jun 4 (3)
    • Well... - Magic Wand 20:10 Jun 4 (2)
      • What am I going to use? That's the million dollar question for a lot of us right now! .... - Karie 20:17 Jun 4 (1)
        • I'm finding that the scope and sequences of programs vary so widely - Magic Wand 21:11 Jun 4 (0)
• No. Look at level E but then it doesn't cover all of fractions either. nt - Pensguys 15:23 Jun 4 (0)

anyone use Jump In! writing program for their middle schooler? - Kelley 14:41 Jun 4 (2)

• I haven't used it yet but here's a review I wrote recently after buying it: - Pegasus 14:49 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thanks for your great synopsis.... - Kelley 15:31 Jun 4 (0)

I'll try over here since I'm not getting any bites on the HS board! Grammar question: Rod & Staff and Analytical Grammar - Hoggirl 14:34 Jun 4 (2)

• so your son is 5th grade?.... - Peela 17:56 Jun 4 (1)
  • yes, I wasn't thinking of using it next year (more) THANK YOU! - Hoggirl 19:09 Jun 4 (0)

No one has gotten burned lately on Sale/Swap, right? I'm looking to buy some bigger ticket items over there, so I'm just checking first! Thanks! nt - MamaPapa 14:31 Jun 4 (4)

• My new approach is to ask for a picture of the items. On big ticket, I absolutely would. And make sure they actually post on the boards. nt - OhElizabeth 20:42 Jun 4 (0)
• Still waiting for item bought in early May. nt - Patricia in ATL 20:25 Jun 4 (0)
• I did get my $40 back after almost 2 months from the women in Georgia - nt - Coffee Bean (formerly Janet) 17:46 Jun 4 (0)
• The item I thought I was scammed on finally came (m) - mom2fourboys 16:55 Jun 4 (0)

Anyone have a timeline with only composers and artists? NT - Tammy 14:10 Jun 4 (5)

• My timeline pages are divided into different sections. - Rhonda in TX 15:46 Jun 4 (0)
• Here's a classical composer timeline... - Trivium Academy 14:34 Jun 4 (3)
  • Okay, there's not one unless you buy a World History timeline that includes art and music but... - Trivium Academy 15:08 Jun 4 (2)
    • Have you seen this one? - captuhura 17:47 Jun 4 (0)
    • I should have said, "of what I could find". : ) nt - Trivium Academy 15:26 Jun 4 (0)

Anyone planning on attending the SETHSA conference in Houston this weekend? nt - Allison TX 13:59 Jun 4 (3)

• I'd like to attend the shopping-only time Sat. afternoon... - Karen K. in TX 14:24 Jun 4 (2)
  • Re: I'd like to attend the shopping-only time Sat. afternoon... - Allison TX 15:39 Jun 4 (1)
    • I don't have much more to buy for next year... - Karen K. in TX 16:38 Jun 4 (0)

How important is it to you that your child's homeschool records are maintained by an accredited school (more and long) - StacyTea 13:42 Jun 4 (13)

• I am planning on using exams instead of accreditation - Laura in China 17:15 Jun 4 (1)
  • I think the issue with the OP is that she wants her child... - SPH 20:46 Jun 4 (0)
• I am in CA too, and I thought... - SPH 15:51 Jun 4 (0)
• There are no guarantees that *any* public high school will accept *any* credits... - Ellie 15:46 Jun 4 (1)
  • Let me also say this... - Ellie 21:40 Jun 4 (0)
• If you want to send him to high school, I think it is a huge issue. - momof7 14:07 Jun 4 (0)
• High schools in CA tend to take no unaccredited credits -- and I mean regional accreditation. And even with that, they school - Lh 14:04 Jun 4 (3)
  • Well this can vary, but it is completely up to the school what they wish to transfer in :-) NT - LH 18:51 Jun 4 (2)
    • Ok...I am confused. Are LH and Lh 2 different people or the same one? - momof7 19:29 Jun 4 (1)
      • The source is the same. I'm not sure why she's replying to herself here, though. : ) (nt) - Colleen 22:31 Jun 4 (0)
• I know there are some Charter School programs in CA... - Mama Owl 13:57 Jun 4 (1)
  • Not all charter schools are accredited though . . and not all have UC- approved courses so . . . - Lh 14:06 Jun 4 (0)
• It wouldn't matter at all to me until high school. Then I'd want it. nt - Ria 13:44 Jun 4 (0)

WP AS1&AS2 Vs. Sonlight 3&4 - momof5 13:34 Jun 4 (7)

• Have you seen the... - OhElizabeth 20:49 Jun 4 (1)
  • do you have a link to the history traveler CDs? thanks nt - Ann in WA 22:03 Jun 4 (0)
• Largely a matter of prefence, and we prefer Sonlight...(m) - Colleen 16:09 Jun 4 (0)
• They are for different learning styles.... - siloam 14:50 Jun 4 (0)
• Let me preface this with.... - TarponGirl 14:02 Jun 4 (0)
• WP has ideas and extras, but no commentary in their IGs (m) - StacyTea 13:47 Jun 4 (0)
• WP has hands-on craft projects scheduled. Sonlight (AFAIK) is just reading and discussing. - hootandflutter 13:39 Jun 4 (0)

SOS Spanish - Cindi D 13:32 Jun 4 (0)

Laura in China pls send young readers list - TXMomof2 13:11 Jun 4 (1)

• I sent you an email (nt) - Laura in China 17:12 Jun 4 (0)

Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test - BoilerHorn 12:57 Jun 4 (1)

• Re: Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test - erica 15:06 Jun 4 (0)

Can Anyone Compare Trisms (history makers) with some of the other courses available? - mama Owl 11:38 Jun 4 (0)

Middle School math ??? - Largo Tina 11:11 Jun 4 (7)

• Went from SM6B directly into Dolciani's Mathematics: Structure & Method. . . - Carmen & CO. 21:21 Jun 4 (0)
• Went from SM6B directly into Dolciani's Mathematics: Structure & Method. . . - Carmen & CO. 21:21 Jun 4 (0)
• If you do a search for my name in curriculum, you will find a review of Russian Math which we will use after my dd finishes 6B in the fall. nt - jeri 14:44 Jun 4 (0)
• there are lots of good high school math programs - momof7 14:18 Jun 4 (0)
• My oldest is using NEM 1... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:04 Jun 4 (1)
  • Well, mine tested into pre-calc on the CC placement tests after 2/3 of NEM2... - Nan in Mass 16:02 Jun 4 (0)
• My oldest moved on to Lial's BCM...(m) - Colleen 12:26 Jun 4 (0)

Need Suggestions for Self-Directed Program for 8th Grader (m) - Susan 11:05 Jun 4 (10)

• Oak Meadow, K-12, or Memoria Press' new online academy. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:23 Jun 4 (0)
• How about Laurel Springs? It's distance learning with teachers. We have a few friends doing it. nt - Heather in VA 20:17 Jun 4 (0)
• Calvert is written to the student at that level. I'm not sure if it's completely - CactusPair 17:45 Jun 4 (0)
• Bob Jones Home Sat would be ideal.(nt) - Tami 16:41 Jun 4 (0)
• Alpha Omega Lifepacs (workbooks) or Switched on School House if he likes working on the Computer. (nt) - Mel 13:06 Jun 4 (0)
• I have a nephew who did Abeka on DVD for a couple of years and it worked well. Both of his parents worked ft. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:31 Jun 4 (0)
• She could look at Keystone (M) - Ria 11:42 Jun 4 (0)
• Might Switched On Schoolhouse be a good fit for this? nt - Kelli in TN 11:31 Jun 4 (0)
• Are there any cyber charter schools available? nt - Ria 11:06 Jun 4 (1)
  • We hardly have actual SCHOOLS down here at this point lol - no cyber charter (nm) - Susan 11:18 Jun 4 (0)

NEED OPINIONS ON THE ROBINSON CURRICULUM! - Janet. M. 10:51 Jun 4 (6)

• I saw a positive write up on RC on the general board. You might hop over there and do a search. NT - SPH 21:44 Jun 4 (0)
• It sounds very attractive, but I know it wouldn't work for my children... - Nan in Mass 16:05 Jun 4 (0)
• I Have this program. I do not recommend it for Prek-3rd grade but its good overall for higher grades - MamaOwl 12:49 Jun 4 (0)
• Yuck...more - Jayne 11:20 Jun 4 (1)
  • LOL, Jayne! I like a woman who speaks her mind! - Ria 11:43 Jun 4 (0)
• I have considered using RS........ - hopscotch 11:10 Jun 4 (0)

Horizons Math - dd took readiness test & I have a question... - Mel 10:45 Jun 4 (5)

• Thanks so much for your responses - I guess I will go w/ level 2 like you suggested. :0) nt - mel 11:51 Jun 4 (0)
• I think you might be better off going where she placed, cutting out excess problems, and doing two lessons a day... - abbeyej 11:22 Jun 4 (3)
  • I agree, too. 2 of my children have completed more than a single grade level in a year. - momof7 13:35 Jun 4 (1)
    • Oops....that should have been finished 6th in 4th. - momof7 13:37 Jun 4 (0)
  • I agree... - Kelli in TN 11:30 Jun 4 (0)

English for the Thoughtful Child - Rosy 10:37 Jun 4 (3)

• It is my understanding that 2 is meant to follow 1 so the concepts should be a bit more advanced & building on Volume 1. You may as well take a look at it when it comes, Volume 1 is very basic. <nt> - TarponGirl 13:24 Jun 4 (2)
  • Re: It is my understanding that 2 is meant to follow 1 so the concepts should be a bit more advanced & building on Volume 1. You may as well take a look at it when it comes, Volume 1 is very basic. <nt> - Rosy 13:40 Jun 4 (1)
    • If you think the content is okay, you should be all good. :) <nt> - TarponGirl 14:12 Jun 4 (0)

RightStart Math: What are the product cards? - KimM 10:19 Jun 4 (1)

• The product cards are the blue cards. You use these for skip counting. I store them in the skip counting envelopes. nt - Karie 11:09 Jun 4 (0)

BJUP HomeSat: Is it really a lot of trouble? Is recording really necessary if I have 4 children? Would we have to be on their schedule, instead of taking time off when we want? Someone please help! (more) - Libby in Texas :) 9:51 Jun 4 (6)

• I use HomeSat - Cindyg 20:10 Jun 4 (0)
• I think you have a few things mixed up... - momof10 11:09 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thanks! So funny but I didn't mean to say I was literally going to have to... - Libby in Texas :) 16:38 Jun 4 (0)
• Several issues... - GVA 10:42 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thanks again...but I'm not planning on using HomeSat for all my subjects... - Libby in Texas :) 16:44 Jun 4 (0)
• You have to record - Shari 10:28 Jun 4 (0)

LLATL, Sonlight, or other? Please help. I have a struggling reader and am at a loss. - Felicia 9:47 Jun 4 (18)

• Felecia.... - TarponGirl 13:46 Jun 4 (4)
  • Re: Felecia.... - Felicia 19:45 Jun 4 (1)
    • Hey, no worries... :) - TarponGirl 21:15 Jun 4 (0)
  • I agree- Well done! I was about to write the same thing since I have spent 3 weeks breaking down the program. - Classic Mom 18:20 Jun 4 (0)
  • Sorry, should read: Felicia. <nt> - TarponGirl 14:15 Jun 4 (0)
• I think I made this sound more dire than it is. :) sorry - Felicia 10:47 Jun 4 (2)
  • Ahhhhh. Good to hear! (m) - Ria 11:08 Jun 4 (1)
    • My 6th garder improved so much on her SAT reading scores this year and I think it was largely due to SL and maturity. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:37 Jun 4 (0)
• I agree... - GVA 10:17 Jun 4 (0)
• With a child of that age... - Ria 10:05 Jun 4 (8)
  • Ria, I had a question for you. - Felicia 10:58 Jun 4 (7)
    • I hope you're being facitious when you say you've been losing sleep over this...(m) - Colleen 12:35 Jun 4 (4)
      • Do you have nothing better to do - - Leone 12:45 Jun 4 (3)
        • Colleen's post was right on target, and I completely agree (m) - Ria 12:55 Jun 4 (1)
          • I agree. Colleen offered some very constructive and helpful thoughts. nm - LisaNY 16:38 Jun 4 (0)
        • Not at the moment. What about you? (nt) - Colleen 12:48 Jun 4 (0)
    • I think you've got a great plan (m) - Ria 11:11 Jun 4 (1)
      • Re: I think you've got a great plan (m) - Felicia 19:58 Jun 4 (0)

Has anyone used the Connected Mathematics 2 by Prentice Hall for grades 6-8? ..nt - Francie in CA 9:43 Jun 4 (2)

• Haven't used it but (m) - EKS 15:21 Jun 4 (1)
  • That is why I ask. The schools in Washington State have adopted this math and it is supposed to solve everything. (m) - Francie in CA 20:26 Jun 4 (0)

Those in a state who wants to see US History yearly (M) - one_l_michele 9:43 Jun 4 (1)

• is this for NY? - Peek a Boo 12:45 Jun 4 (0)

Abbeyej & others following an LCC approach to learning (esp. w/ younger kiddos)... - Virginia Heather 9:23 Jun 4 (3)

• We do the grammar in CW, and that plus Latin is more than enough. However (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:41 Jun 4 (1)
  • Agreeing with you and adding... (m) - Debra in TX 12:00 Jun 4 (0)
• I would have a hard time letting go of the R & S too. Maybe you could just do it orally or only do 5 problems a day? nt - Kimandtheboys 10:14 Jun 4 (0)

Am I right in thinking that no one on these boards uses or likes Lamb's Book of Art? more - SLB 8:53 Jun 4 (12)

• Thanks everyone. nt - SLB 18:52 Jun 4 (0)
• we have Barry Stebbing come out every other year for a three day art class with our children. - Cathy in IL 18:48 Jun 4 (0)
• Sorry! Will start using Baby Lamb in a couple of months! nt - Reya 17:08 Jun 4 (0)
• We have I Can Do All Things and like it a lot! nt - KLA 17:08 Jun 4 (0)
• I purchased it, looked at it, stewed over it... then sold it. I moved onto Atelier and LOVE it! link inside.. - Tina in WA 12:57 Jun 4 (0)
• I bought it and hated it. Sorry. (nt) - Heather in WI 12:26 Jun 4 (2)
  • That's okay! This is what I want to hear. Why did you hate it? nt - SLB 13:20 Jun 4 (1)
    • Oops! I just realized it was the "Baby Lambs" one by the same author.. - Heather in WI 13:41 Jun 4 (0)
• I have the Baby Lambs Book of Art - dd likes it a lot, I think it's a good program - nt - Yvette in CA 11:34 Jun 4 (0)
• We use it... - Midwet Momma 9:11 Jun 4 (2)
  • Raising my hand here, too... - Deb in PA 9:28 Jun 4 (1)
    • I've used several of Barry Stebbing's art books and we've - momof10 11:10 Jun 4 (0)

Singapore Math sold by Sonlight - I noticed SL includes the Key to Series in their kit with Singapore math.... - Christy in CO 8:48 Jun 4 (2)

• I have both these programs....I don't think SL schedules them, but - Laurel in CA 8:54 Jun 4 (1)
  • Same here. (m) - Colleen 12:21 Jun 4 (0)

Questions about Sonlight History - Teresa May 8:41 Jun 4 (2)

• Yes, chronological; yes there's a book about Columbus - Laurel in CA 8:55 Jun 4 (0)
• They definitely cover Christopher Columbus. Pedro's Journal is one of their readers (m) - LisaNY 8:54 Jun 4 (0)

More TOG questions, future planning help needed - Debbie B 8:37 Jun 4 (3)

• We just finished year 4 - Barb 11:54 Jun 4 (0)
• I would not skip Year One. I would probably condense Years 3 & 4. nt - karenciavo 9:05 Jun 4 (1)
  • I'd agree...you could do that for her only and split the years for the others. nt - Largo Tina 11:33 Jun 4 (0)

CBD Code anyone? Thx. Wendy nt. - wendy m 8:18 Jun 4 (4)

• Try this one... - All4Him 9:34 Jun 4 (3)
  • Thanks so much!! : ) Off to order! nt. - wendy m 9:44 Jun 4 (2)
    • Let us know if it works, OK? nt - mom2abcd 11:47 Jun 4 (1)
      • Yes, it works. I just used it on my purchase this afternoon. (nt) - Mel 14:00 Jun 4 (0)

A few more questions about Right Start Math - Dawn K 8:18 Jun 4 (2)

• Sure! - OhElizabeth 8:23 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thanks so much! I don't want to buy less than would be best, but neither do I want to over-buy, you know? - Dawn K 8:30 Jun 4 (0)

Home Schooling-Online Tutoring..what subject home school mothers have the - Ian Kabristante 7:46 Jun 4 (1)

• SPAM!!!! - desert mom 8:13 Jun 4 (0)

Home Schooling-Online Tutoring.. - Ian Kabristante 7:45 Jun 4 (1)

• SPAM. - spam. 7:46 Jun 4 (0)

Would someone please tell me the ISBN's for the latest editions of Guerber Middle Ages and Renaissance? I am trying to buy them used and this would help. Thanks!nt - Mandyd 7:24 Jun 4 (1)

• I have The Story of the Middle Ages. It does not have an ISBN, but it is the 2002 3rd edition, which may not be the latest edition. (nt) - Beth in Central TX 15:30 Jun 4 (0)

united streaming people, please help - Shelly in IL 6:59 Jun 4 (2)

• I asked them that JUST today! - Cindyg 20:13 Jun 4 (0)
• Call their customer service. nt - MIch elle 10:40 Jun 4 (0)

What do I do for math and reading? My first grader didn't make it through the material this year. - Holly in N NV 6:56 Jun 4 (7)

• You are doing a great job!!! Good for you not to feel the pressure to finish it all and making sure you acheive mastery and comprehension. I would stick with what you have and work through it. It'll all even out in the end,some years he'll sail through stuff and others will be like this. You are laying a firm foundation!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:21 Jun 4 (0)
• Couple things... - OhElizabeth 8:18 Jun 4 (1)
  • Oh, the tyranny of the whiners.... - Holly in N NV 16:10 Jun 4 (0)
• My first thought is simply to continue with what you've been doing and finish it whatever time it takes you... - abbeyej 7:20 Jun 4 (1)
  • I'm not really sure why we have had problems. - Holly in N NV 7:54 Jun 4 (0)
• My oldest took 1.5 years to move through BJU 1st grade, then we started 2nd. I was thankful I didn't have to go by a calendar or keep up with a class. That's the beauty of homeschooling. nt - Kimandtheboys 7:06 Jun 4 (0)
• Have you decided you don't want to use the second half of your BJU first grade? (nt) - Laura in China 6:58 Jun 4 (0)

TOG vs. Ambleside? - r 6:54 Jun 4 (9)

• Dc are 10 & 11. Just about finished with BiblioPlan Ancients and lots of AO for science. We are more literature based teaching and less traditional Classical approach. From theTOG website it looks like you do SO much work, am I mistaken? Please give me you 2-cents worth and answer any questions I forgot to ask. thanks!!! nt - r 10:32 Jun 4 (2)
  • well - Largo Tina 11:23 Jun 4 (1)
    • Thanks Tina, I like rambling! How many years have you used TOG and may I ask the grades of your children while you have used it. nt - r 12:34 Jun 4 (0)
• Good question... - Mommyfaithe 10:17 Jun 4 (0)
• what ages are we talking?... - JanaNC 10:14 Jun 4 (0)
• TOG gives a lot more "helps" along the way, and is well suited for older kids. - Patty in WA 10:11 Jun 4 (3)
  • Patty, I was hoping to see your name on the TOG threads. (m) - GraceinMD 13:16 Jun 4 (2)
    • Grace, I live just south of Frederick, and I'm doing TOG Year 1 with a 10-year-old next year.... - Rebecca in VA 15:43 Jun 4 (1)
      • Ooooo. You'll hold my hand?! :) Email me if you get a chance in the next few days, please! (nt) - GraceinMD 15:56 Jun 4 (0)

Piano and Theory for Elementary Students? (m) - Linda (Australia) 6:39 Jun 4 (3)

• Re: Piano and Theory for Elementary Students? (m) - Betty R. 12:56 Jun 4 (0)
• Often seen recommended here: Alfred, Bastien, Schaum. All three have theory & note speller books. nt - BarbaraL in OK 12:23 Jun 4 (0)
• My dd has been taking Piano for 4 years and the - Fay up North 6:41 Jun 4 (0)

I know there's a select few that may be able to answer but does anyone know if Editions Retz are sold in the US at all? - Trivium Academy 6:12 Jun 4 (5)

• A suggestion, Have you tried getting them from Amazon / Canada, that might be cheaper shipping. nt - Fay up North 6:39 Jun 4 (4)
  • I'll keep looking but the titles... - Trivium Academy 6:57 Jun 4 (3)
    • Did you try Renaudbray.com ? - CLeo Qc 6:59 Jun 4 (2)
      • Re: Did you try Renaudbray.com ? - Trivium Academy 7:25 Jun 4 (1)
        • They don't have a catalog - cleo Qc 8:34 Jun 4 (0)

Science- Abeka or BJU - Suzy 5:43 Jun 4 (7)

• the only thing that turned me off A Beka for science was - Peek a Boo 12:53 Jun 4 (1)
  • LOL, I'd have to ask the folks at Answers in Genesis about that one! (nt) - Donna A. 15:15 Jun 4 (0)
• Both are tough at the high school level... - GVA 8:03 Jun 4 (1)
  • I have the Abeka 9th grade Physical Science Text... - Lisa in VA 8:44 Jun 4 (0)
• I would love to know about this also, especially Abeka??(nt) - Pat in MI 6:54 Jun 4 (2)
  • Re: I would love to know about this also, especially Abeka??(nt) - Suzy 9:20 Jun 4 (1)
    • Thank you for the comparison... - Pat in MI 15:02 Jun 4 (0)

Latin Prep...from Galore Park....questions..... - Tammy 5:31 Jun 4 (6)

• Hello - some answers - Laura in China 6:35 Jun 4 (5)
  • A couple more..... - Melissa B 7:01 Jun 4 (0)
  • Thanks Laura....and one more question... - Tammy 6:58 Jun 4 (3)
    • The pound is very strong at the moment - Laura in China 7:01 Jun 4 (2)
      • Laura....have you used their science books?... - Tammy 7:28 Jun 4 (1)
        • I did have a look - Laura in China 8:00 Jun 4 (0)

What do you use for 3rd year grammar? (m) - All4one 5:17 Jun 4 (10)

• For third grade I used....(m) - Regena in KY 19:34 Jun 4 (0)
• I've used BJU but am switching to Growing with Grammar nt - HollyDay 15:00 Jun 4 (0)
• BJU English 3. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 13:04 Jun 4 (0)
• Switching to ABeka - Sebastian (a lady) 11:34 Jun 4 (0)
• R&S English 4, which I purchase used. (nt) - Colleen 8:01 Jun 4 (0)
• Rod & Staff is what we used -- I think we got it from Milestone Ministries (?) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:25 Jun 4 (0)
• We use R&S, buy from ebay nt - nutmeg 6:30 Jun 4 (0)
• I'm going to use Growing with Grammar for 3rd nt - HollyDay 5:30 Jun 4 (2)
  • We used GWG and dd liked it very much. We'll probably use GWG 4 as well. nm - hopscotch 12:11 Jun 4 (0)
  • we use GWG, too. so far, so good. :) nt - earlybird mom 7:53 Jun 4 (0)

What are your favorite US History units, books, curriculum, resources for elementary? nt - one_l_michele 5:05 Jun 4 (4)

• This is the first time I've used SOTW for early modern and modern periods....(m) - Regena in KY 19:37 Jun 4 (0)
• I'm planning to use... - OhElizabeth 10:10 Jun 4 (1)
  • What are CSOA's and COFA's? nt - one_l_michele 10:43 Jun 4 (0)
• We use My Father's World, which includes several books we already owned. Some of those are... - Donna A. 8:27 Jun 4 (0)

WP American History 1 or 2... any cons? Is spine right for targeted ages? Please share. nt - angela&4boys 4:30 Jun 4 (3)

• Well, not having a great experience with AS 2..... - Michelle T 10:47 Jun 4 (0)
• AS doesn't really have a spine text.... - siloam 10:46 Jun 4 (0)
• There are a couple books I plan to replace, but over all (m) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 10:11 Jun 4 (0)

Fay Up North... - Jana(NC) 3:31 Jun 4 (1)

• Never mind... I found it after searching the old boards. Thanks anyway! nt - Jana(NC) 3:54 Jun 4 (0)

Herodotus - 7th grade? Good or bad idea and why? (m) - Kate CA 23:37 Jun 3 (16)

• Kate, my 8th grader read "Stories from Herodotus" and "Stories of the Persian Wars" both by Church. nt - karenciavo 8:25 Jun 4 (1)
  • Karen - are you talking about "Stories of the East from Herodotus"? (m) - Kate CA 14:22 Jun 4 (0)
• Oh my goodness, the thougth of having to read it now, as an adult, makes me cringe. Can't fathom forcing it on a 7th grader. Excerpts, perhaps, as someone else suggested? (nt) - Colleen 7:42 Jun 4 (1)
  • LOL!! I love that about you - I never wonder what you are thinking. :+) (m) - Kate CA 18:22 Jun 4 (0)
• I *think* Highlands Latin School does books 1-3 in 7th as part of their Christian Studies class (I assume Old Testament context?) and then 5-9 in 9th in Classical Studies. I'm not sure what happened to book 4. If you want to see how another school breaks it down. nt - Jami in TX 7:36 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thank you, I will check it out. :+) nt - Kate CA 14:23 Jun 4 (0)
• I am planning on ds reading it in 7th grade (the upcoming year)... - Tracy in Ky 5:26 Jun 4 (1)
  • Yes, what you said does make sense. (m) - Kate CA 14:26 Jun 4 (0)
• I'd read excerpts. - Reya 2:16 Jun 4 (0)
• I think Herodotus is a must read, as he provides a narrative account of a period of the ancinet world not - Carmen & Co. 0:03 Jun 4 (6)
  • Have you read the White version? I am *this* close to buying it because it might work better for us. (m) - Kate CA 14:27 Jun 4 (0)
  • Yes, author White does have Boys and Girls Herodotus and Boys and Girls Plutarch. NT - Lh 9:56 Jun 4 (0)
  • I don't know that I would do it in the seventh grade but we'll definitely read it... - Myrtle 3:24 Jun 4 (3)
    • You read it in Greek???? Oh, how I wish I knew Greek that well!!! nt - Tracy in Ky 5:29 Jun 4 (2)
      • No, I read the David Grene translation. - Myrtle 5:50 Jun 4 (1)
        • Oh--I misunderstood! lol. nt - Tracy in Ky 6:16 Jun 4 (0)

Not saying we will do this but part of me is wanting to pick a curriculum and let my 10yo work through...m - Michele K 22:59 Jun 3 (55)

• Wow! Thanks everyone for your time. I'm going to have to reply tomorrow. nt - Michele K 21:50 Jun 4 (0)
• Please understand where you are posting. (m) - Night Elf 15:16 Jun 4 (5)
  • There are several well respected people on these boards who are unschooling TWTM... - Nan in Mass 19:56 Jun 4 (0)
  • Delight directed schooling is not bashed here. As a matter of fact, here's an article that SWB wrote about this very thing. - Robin in Tx 18:43 Jun 4 (0)
  • I disagree and think these comments do this community a disservice. (m) - Colleen 15:31 Jun 4 (2)
    • Hm, nice. Thanks. NT - Night Elf 18:23 Jun 4 (1)
      • You're welcome! I'm more than happy to note the variety represented in this community. : ) (nt) - Colleen 20:42 Jun 4 (0)
• We use BJU's Homesat for several subjects... - Melissa in CA 7:35 Jun 4 (1)
  • ditto everything she said....love Homesat... - trackmom 20:18 Jun 4 (0)
• We switched to K12 to help me stay better organized, as well as to allow - Lisa in VA 7:19 Jun 4 (0)
• Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - abbeyej 7:03 Jun 4 (15)
  • Re: Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - Julie in Austin 10:45 Jun 4 (1)
    • Re: Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - abbeyej 11:24 Jun 4 (0)
  • We use two lists/charts too. One for more overview to check the subjects done and - Lh 10:01 Jun 4 (0)
  • Homeschool Tracker could work well for this as well. nt - Kelli in TN 9:31 Jun 4 (0)
  • Wow! I wish my documents/schedules looked so pretty!! nt - Michele in MN 8:27 Jun 4 (0)
  • If you don't have time for the "pretty" factor, a "do the next thing" approach can be as simple as a blank spreadsheet...(m) - Colleen 8:14 Jun 4 (1)
    • This is meant for the original poster. (nt) - Colleen 8:15 Jun 4 (0)
  • Cool!! How did you get those images to load like that? nm - LisaNY 7:27 Jun 4 (0)
  • Just gotta say -- Abbeyej, you amaze me. Did you do these on excel? nt - Luann in ID 7:16 Jun 4 (6)
    • Those are in Word... - abbeyej 7:26 Jun 4 (5)
      • Well, they *are* beautiful. Thanks. nt - Luann in ID 7:55 Jun 4 (4)
        • My mother used index cards, and those were fine too. But mine are prettier. ;o) nt - abbeyej 7:59 Jun 4 (3)
          • I'll say! Pretty is important and you got it nailed. - Illinois Owl 17:42 Jun 4 (2)
            • Can I ask are the boxes tables or borders? How do you get the check boxes? - Illinois Owl 19:03 Jun 4 (1)
              • I emailed you. :o) nt - abbeyej 19:24 Jun 4 (0)
• BJU Homesat might be something... - Pat in MI 6:53 Jun 4 (0)
• You know, 'Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum' could be worth looking at..... - Linda (Australia) 6:43 Jun 4 (0)
• I think I am misunderstanding you.... - Kelli in TN 6:25 Jun 4 (0)
• Children need teachers! - Ria 5:55 Jun 4 (23)
  • What exactly is teaching? - Lh 10:08 Jun 4 (10)
    • You know, this question could make a great thread all by itself!.... - Kelli in TN 11:26 Jun 4 (3)
      • my guys learn A LOT from the software and videos we do [m] - Peek a Boo 20:02 Jun 4 (0)
      • I agree, Kelli (m) - RIa 11:46 Jun 4 (0)
      • "...I think this is a great rabbit trail..." someone start a new thread. I'm very interested :-) thanks - Lh 11:45 Jun 4 (0)
    • GROAN ... Mine are, well I guess you could call it creative, enough to think of another way to interpret almost any sentence... - Nan in Mass 10:59 Jun 4 (5)
      • Nan, I am so glad for your presence here... - Peela 18:56 Jun 4 (0)
      • So here is an example... - Nan in Mass 11:46 Jun 4 (3)
        • If I give my ds a wrap-up, he memorizes the string pattern and not the facts nt - Kathy in MD 15:13 Jun 4 (2)
          • Yup - and my children quickly memorize the order things go in, rather than the info. Ug. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 16:08 Jun 4 (0)
          • Lol -- that's what I did with those things too. ;o) nt - abbeyej 15:38 Jun 4 (0)
  • Ria , pologies for both my last two posts in this thread. (m) - Michele in MN 8:40 Jun 4 (1)
    • I was just thinking that I hope I grow up to be as gracious and grownup as you are some day ;) nm - Nan in Mass 11:00 Jun 4 (0)
  • YES!!!! I couldn't agree more. nm - LisaNY 7:25 Jun 4 (0)
  • Exactly.... - nutmeg 6:58 Jun 4 (0)
  • Gee, Ria....why don't you tell us how you really feel?! - Michele in MN 6:34 Jun 4 (6)
    • That is the *good* thing about this board (m) - LisaNY 8:21 Jun 4 (0)
    • Ya know what? You're right. As an experienced homeschooler of six, two of whom will soon start college, Ria shouldn't share her opinions. How silly of her to think that someone seeking advice on a public homeschooling board might appreciate a variety of input! (nt) - Colleen 8:17 Jun 4 (4)
      • ROTFL!! nt - Ria 8:40 Jun 4 (0)
      • Sorry, ladies and Ria for appearing so combative. (m) - Michele in MN 8:33 Jun 4 (2)
        • (((Michele))) Maybe the question *was* just about a system (m) - LisaNY 8:51 Jun 4 (0)
        • Oh, Michele! I didn't think you were being combative! I laughed! (m) - Ria 8:39 Jun 4 (0)
  • I couldn't agree more! You need to meet with your dc and go over what they are reading and prepare to discuss. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:09 Jun 4 (0)
• Sonlight is very scheduled, but it does require a good amount of reading aloud from Mom. nt - OKCyndi 23:35 Jun 3 (0)
• Depending on the ages: History Odyssey, Rainbow Science, Chalkdust Math, Winter Promise, Sonlight, Singapore Math. nm - Carmen & Co. 23:03 Jun 3 (0)

Please list ideas of items I can put in boxes and pull out for my 2.5 yo to keep him busy during school hours...m - MI Mom 21:01 Jun 3 (18)

• A doctors kit (w/props & a doll), gears set, address labels & old envelopes, junk mail, toddler playmobil toys (nt) - KimM 10:39 Jun 4 (0)
• Aw, this thread makes me miss the days of having a wee one in the house! nt - Kelli in TN 6:28 Jun 4 (0)
• lace up things, measure up cups, sequencing beads, tangegrams, blocks, nt - HOllyDay 5:32 Jun 4 (0)
• My boys have enjoyed (M) - one_l_michele 5:12 Jun 4 (0)
• These are great ideas...Anyone else have any ideas...Thanks nt - MI Mom 4:50 Jun 4 (0)
• Giant beads and laces, Duplos, a patch of dirt in the back yard. nt - FlockOfSillies 1:28 Jun 4 (0)
• I blogged about this not long ago. (m) - Kate CA 23:30 Jun 3 (0)
• a friend swears by this (i learned too late to use with my youngest) - kate in seattle 21:43 Jun 3 (1)
  • Oh the wedge-its are good - Karen in CO 21:51 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you checked Paula's yet? - Paula H 21:40 Jun 3 (1)
  • I did the ziploc activities from Paula's Archives for my toddler's "school time." (nt) - Karen K. in TX 13:06 Jun 4 (0)
• Puzzles too - Malenki 21:36 Jun 3 (0)
• A special group of matchbox cars just for during this time, Aquadoodle Play Mat, a timer... - Trivium Academy 21:24 Jun 3 (0)
• Nuts and bolts - Karen in CO 21:12 Jun 3 (0)
• Rice box - yvonne in ca 21:10 Jun 3 (2)
  • We do the same thing but use dried beans and a smaller box - Malenki 21:35 Jun 3 (1)
    • Have to admit... Even I like running my hand through the different grain bins at the feed stores! :) - yvonne in ca 21:49 Jun 3 (0)
• Color Wonder! - Dawn K 21:03 Jun 3 (0)

I am looking for a good site for learning the Greek alphabet....m - MI Mom 20:50 Jun 3 (5)

• www.inthebeginning.org has audio, visual, banners, lots of extras nt - Jean in CA 7:14 Jun 4 (0)
• Here is a link... - Tracy in Ky 6:18 Jun 4 (0)
• Greek Alphabet Song - St. Claire 6:11 Jun 4 (1)
  • brings back found college memories!!!!! - lyn 7:17 Jun 4 (0)
• I am looking for a good site for learning the Greek alphabet....m (crosspost) - MI Mom 4:53 Jun 4 (0)

Please tell me about Right Start (more inside) - Dawn K 20:44 Jun 3 (7)

• We love it!! (m) - KimM 10:45 Jun 4 (0)
• Re: Please tell me about Right Start (more inside) - captuhura 6:09 Jun 4 (0)
• I just started this with 5 and 7 yo boys too-they are really liking it-ecspecially the games. The company is very helpful-can call and they answer questions-good service. nt - sherylinarctic 21:03 Jun 3 (1)
  • Wanted to ditto the good service (m) - snickelfritz 22:46 Jun 3 (0)
• It's exactly like the samples on their website... - OhElizabeth 20:50 Jun 3 (2)
  • OhElizabeth....we changed the rules for a "math lesson"... - buddhabelly 21:19 Jun 3 (1)
    • Re: OhElizabeth....we changed the rules for a "math lesson"... - sherylinarctic 21:37 Jun 3 (0)

Sharpening editing skills: What have you used? What have you liked? - AmyCC 19:57 Jun 3 (2)

• We like Daily Paragraph Editing and Editor-in-Chief. IEW also has a new one called FIX IT! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 20:15 Jun 3 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - AmyCC 7:32 Jun 4 (0)

Any good discussions on TOG vs VP? I'd love to hear the pros / cons of each! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:54 Jun 3 (3)

• TY both! With all of the TOG of late I am starting to become interested in that as well! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 13:20 Jun 4 (0)
• I have one observation... - siloam 11:40 Jun 4 (0)
• I have both TOG and Veritas Cards at my house now. . . - Mandyd 7:03 Jun 4 (0)

Looking for a fun history supplement. What is the different between Diana Waring's "True Tales" and "What in the World is Going on Here?" nt - AmyCC 19:53 Jun 3 (3)

• True Tales is sort of "more stories" to add to her What in the World set (nt) - Julie in MN 6:59 Jun 4 (2)
  • Okay, so "What in the World..." is stories about specific people or events? nt - AmyCC 7:33 Jun 4 (1)
    • Yes, it's sort-of Diana's run thru history (m) - Julie in MN 9:31 Jun 4 (0)

Is there a schedule or checklist that combines all the Singapore supplements? - hootandflutter 19:36 Jun 3 (2)

• Not a schedule, but I found this post helpful... - nutmeg 6:42 Jun 4 (1)
  • Thank you! - hootandflutter 21:20 Jun 4 (0)

Well-I need some help, my Language Arts plans are bust...considering Sonlight.. - sherylinarctic 19:16 Jun 3 (21)

• Thanks to everyone for all your advice, and ideas-it all helps. thanks tons. nt - sherylinarctic 16:16 Jun 4 (0)
• Hi Sheryl, - Colleen in NS 10:27 Jun 4 (0)
• Have you looked at Learning Language Arts Through Literature? This sounds a lot like what you are looking for. We use it and really like it.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:10 Jun 4 (1)
  • No, I have never seen this curriculum-maybe I will check it out-it sounds familiar-must be in a catalogue I have around here-thanks. nt - sherylinarctic 16:23 Jun 4 (0)
• Just curious, what was the curriculum you "were" using that now you're... - OhElizabeth 20:37 Jun 3 (5)
  • Re: Just curious, what was the curriculum you "were" using that now you're... - sherylinarctic 20:57 Jun 3 (2)
    • I think the queen books would be great for this age... - DeeinFL 7:41 Jun 4 (1)
      • My son is doing the boys copywork now... - sherylinarctic 16:21 Jun 4 (0)
  • You know, this is good advice. I would add, though, that not all copywork should be his own compositions. - Carol in Cal. 20:43 Jun 3 (1)
    • Oh, totally agreed... - OhElizabeth 20:45 Jun 3 (0)
• I would just find a source for copywork. - momof7 19:31 Jun 3 (4)
  • I guess it's not a full writing program,,, - sherylinarctic 19:50 Jun 3 (3)
    • My recommendation would be to find a grammar book just a grade or couple of grade levels above your oldest - momof7 20:21 Jun 3 (2)
      • I received the paper your wrote- thanks for sending.. - sherylinarctic 18:05 Jun 4 (0)
      • I would be interested.. - sherylinarctic 21:13 Jun 3 (0)
• Before you do anything, order a copy of SWB's seminar, "Writing without Fear." m - Shannon 19:23 Jun 3 (1)
  • that's funny you said that.. - sherylinarctic 19:35 Jun 3 (0)
• I would get First Language Lessons, and add in some copywork. - Carol in Cal. 19:21 Jun 3 (3)
  • Thanks, that's a good idea too... - sherylinarctic 19:40 Jun 3 (2)
    • Yes, narrations... - Carol in Cal. 19:55 Jun 3 (1)
      • I liked the FLL, I forgot that there was a FLL 3... - sherylinarctic 20:23 Jun 3 (0)

TOG quick question -- what grades does Upper Grammar cover? What about Dialectic? - Rebecca in VA 19:10 Jun 3 (2)

• UG is 4th -6th and dialect is 7th-9th grade. *Ü* nt - LisaWA 21:30 Jun 3 (0)
• upper grammer is 3rd through 6th dialetic - lori in tx 19:24 Jun 3 (0)

Finding a Latin program - KSummer 18:48 Jun 3 (3)

• LfC - Christina in OR 10:06 Jun 4 (0)
• My favorite is Latin Prep...m - Patricia in ATL 21:11 Jun 3 (1)
  • We love Latin Prep too. It's from Galore Park - samples on website (nt) - Laura in China 21:58 Jun 3 (0)

A great day in Gold Rush country! - Carol in Cal. 18:39 Jun 3 (9)

• Thanks! We've been looking for Gold Rush trips for next year... - Melissa in CA 7:46 Jun 4 (0)
• Rats! Wish we had not missed it. Thanks for posting. I love Sonora. nt - Kisa in CA 6:54 Jun 4 (0)
• Sounds divine!! I love that kind of thing. nft - Jeanne in MN 6:43 Jun 4 (0)
• AND! I had a curriculum 'find' while I was there... - Carol in Cal. 19:15 Jun 3 (2)
  • By the way, if anyone out there knows some German... - Carol in Cal. 19:24 Jun 3 (1)
    • As I recall... - Sara R 16:02 Jun 4 (0)
• Awww...we passed through over Memorial Day.... - Laurel in CA 18:44 Jun 3 (2)
  • So...how did your daughter do??? I had five of my project members there - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 19:33 Jun 3 (1)
    • Our 1st time, and the only ones from our club.... - Laurel in CA 9:14 Jun 4 (0)

TOG users a question for you re:book cost - tess at the beach 18:38 Jun 3 (4)

• I do buy what I can.... but always used...(sm) - LisaWa 21:36 Jun 3 (0)
• Ahhh, Tess! We'll have to talk TOG, too - LOL! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:53 Jun 3 (0)
• we get most of ours - lori in tx 19:22 Jun 3 (0)
• Most of the recommended books are available in our library system.... - Rebecca in VA 19:18 Jun 3 (0)

Musical Composers Flash cards or picture cards? - Jules 18:27 Jun 3 (6)

• ClassicalMagic.net has Enlarged (8 1/2" x 11") sets of 41 black and white composer portraits - Trivium Academy 19:08 Jun 3 (5)
  • Two questions for you please.... - Carol 6:10 Jun 4 (2)
    • Two answers for you...lol - Trivium Academy 6:45 Jun 4 (1)
      • Oh heavens, you helped plenty, thanks! nt - Carol 11:19 Jun 4 (0)
  • Wow, what neat products! thank you! nt - Jules 21:41 Jun 3 (0)
  • Sounds like bathroom wallpaper to me. :) - OhElizabeth 20:51 Jun 3 (0)

compare BJU history to Abeka - hpymomof3 18:21 Jun 3 (3)

• I would consider BJU to be more.... - Donna A. 15:42 Jun 4 (0)
• Re: compare BJU history to Abeka - Suzy 5:31 Jun 4 (0)
• Not sure about abeka7, but the abeka4 textbook is... - OhElizabeth 20:43 Jun 3 (0)

Patricia in ATL, I have a questions for you about Hands On Equations (which looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!) - Cindyg 18:07 Jun 3 (3)

• i used this with 4th graders (in PS classroom) and they LOVED it! we did levels 1 and 2 but never got to 3. we did it about once a week. nt - kaylk in tx 14:02 Jun 4 (0)
• Some answers...m - Patricia in ATL 20:53 Jun 3 (0)
• Ooh! This looks great! Thanks! I'll go back and read the original post. nt - Pensguys 18:22 Jun 3 (0)

List of my homeschool catalogs. Any great ones I am missing? - KidsHappen 17:15 Jun 3 (18)

• The Queen Homeschool (queenhomeschool.com) nt - DeeinFL 11:02 Jun 4 (0)
• R.O.C.K. Solid. nt - Karin 8:39 Jun 4 (0)
• love to learn nt. - T Baer 5:44 Jun 4 (0)
• I like the ETA/Cuisenaire catalog in addition to those already mentioned. nt - PattyNJ 4:26 Jun 4 (0)
• I'd go broke looking at even a 10th of these catalogs. I like Rainbow Resource, Social Studies Service, and Center for Learning catalogs. nm - Carmen & Co. 0:12 Jun 4 (0)
• Tobin's Lab, MindWare - hootandflutter 23:41 Jun 3 (0)
• Dover Publications - Dawn K 21:27 Jun 3 (0)
• just about everything I get from a catalog comes from: Sonlight, Rainbow Resource, Home Science Tools, Curriculum Associates (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:58 Jun 3 (0)
• My Father's World -- very concise! nt - Julie in MN 19:40 Jun 3 (0)
• Love To Learn (nt) - StacyTea 19:04 Jun 3 (2)
  • This is one of my new favorites-I love reading it! nt - Ann in WA 22:04 Jun 3 (0)
  • Ooo, yes--they ship fast and are inexpensive! nt - Chris in VA 20:11 Jun 3 (0)
• Shekinah Curriclum Cellar. nt - Ellie 19:03 Jun 3 (0)
• Logos School has some interesting stuff nt - Heather in VA 18:42 Jun 3 (0)
• Rod & Staff, WinterPromise, Queen Homeschooling, Schoolhouse Publishing - nt - Yvette in CA 18:05 Jun 3 (0)
• Nature's Workshop Plus! - Daisy 17:43 Jun 3 (0)
• Sonlight, Home Science Tools, Carolina Biological Supply, Love to Learn, SingNLearn, HomeschoolingBooks.com, BJU Press - Trivium Academy 17:21 Jun 3 (0)
• Memoria Press has good articles. nt - karenciavo 17:18 Jun 3 (0)

My niece is failing in school and needs our help... (cross-post to Special Needs) - Laura in OH 17:09 Jun 3 (4)

• Thank-you! (nt) - Laura in OH 19:08 Jun 4 (0)
• I have a cousin who made it through 10th grade with similar disabilities... - Jann in TX 18:58 Jun 3 (2)
  • Central auditory processing disorder? nt - Reya 2:19 Jun 4 (1)
    • possibly, but sounds like she only has difficulty with the expressive, not receptive... audiologists test for this, not school districts.. nt - kaylk in tx 5:13 Jun 4 (0)

Extensive review of the new Great Source - Write Source writing program. - KidsHappen 15:47 Jun 3 (16)

• Another question PLEASE!!!! - captuhura 11:54 Jun 4 (1)
  • I would go with 2nd grade. They were written for PS so if he has finished PS 1 he should have any problem with the 2nd grade level. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:43 Jun 4 (0)
• A question if you don't mind.... - captuhura 5:45 Jun 4 (2)
  • The handbook is the only product that I recommend. - KidsHappen 8:15 Jun 4 (1)
    • Re: The handbook is the only product that I recommend. - captuhura 8:54 Jun 4 (0)
• Question about the TE - Carrie 18:38 Jun 3 (2)
  • You don't need the TE, it is geared to PS. (nt) - KidsHappen 20:31 Jun 3 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Carrie 4:46 Jun 4 (0)
• Wow, thanks for this great review! I've contemplated this curriculum several times, but wanted to know more about it. nt - Michelle T 16:48 Jun 3 (0)
• Nicely done, KH. These are the only writing books we own. I like them *that* much! nt - Ria 15:54 Jun 3 (6)
  • I agree- Well done! I was about to write the same thing since I have spent 3 weeks breaking down the program. - CLassic Mom 16:21 Jun 3 (4)
    • Have you looked at Growing with Grammar? Link Inside. - KidsHappen 16:24 Jun 3 (3)
      • Please do- My kids have been in PS so I am not sure what they have done! - Classic Mom 16:31 Jun 3 (2)
        • I have Grade 3. - KidsHappen 17:47 Jun 3 (1)
          • Thanks for the follow up! - Classic Mom 4:42 Jun 4 (0)
  • *Except* that I use different ones from this company (m) - Ria 15:59 Jun 3 (0)

What's the difference between Bob Jones elementary math & Horizons? TIA - Mel 15:42 Jun 3 (5)

• BJU Math only has about half the amount of workbooks pages (m) - Michele in MN 4:09 Jun 4 (1)
  • thanks so much! nt - mel 6:53 Jun 4 (0)
• Anyone else have some input? :0) nt - mel 18:16 Jun 3 (0)
• I did this a while ago when I compared the two, but I was only looking at the concepts they covered. - Trivium Academy 15:44 Jun 3 (1)
  • thanks :0) nt - mel 18:17 Jun 3 (0)

What do you all think of Rays Arithmetic with the new workbooks? Any users/opinions??(sm) - CLS 15:15 Jun 3 (1)

• Re: What do you all think of Rays Arithmetic with the new workbooks? Any users/opinions??(sm) - Anne Marie 16:30 Jun 3 (0)

Easy Grammar - connie 15:06 Jun 3 (15)

• Worked great for my eldest, not as good a fit for my second (m) - Karin 8:44 Jun 4 (0)
• We used it, loved it, kids did well. Then we stopped grammar (I thought we were done) and they forgot everything. nt - Kimandtheboys 7:42 Jun 4 (0)
• Use it, Love it, Stands alone, both DS & DD retain everything year to year - nt - Coffee Bean 3:18 Jun 4 (0)
• We LOVE EG...it has worked like a charm! nt - Heather in MI 18:45 Jun 3 (0)
• my kids didn't retain anything with this either, but it was easy to use. :) nt. - DeeinFL 17:56 Jun 3 (0)
• my kids didn't retain anything from EG - they've done better with Flashkids LA (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:40 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Easy Grammar - connie 17:25 Jun 3 (2)
  • Nothing is wrong with asking him the answers and you writing them in until he is ready to write more. Or... - Tina in WA 21:52 Jun 3 (0)
  • The third grade book does not have an excessive amount of writing. - KidsHappen 18:01 Jun 3 (0)
• We use it and love it. - paradise 16:43 Jun 3 (0)
• All of my dc have used Easy Grammar and done very well on their standarized tests. (m) - KidsHappen 15:57 Jun 3 (1)
  • Oops! I see 5th grade is already available. See Link above. (nt) - KidsHappen 16:26 Jun 3 (0)
• Some like it... - KirstenM 15:48 Jun 3 (0)
• Too easy and a brief overview IMHO.... - ldee 15:26 Jun 3 (1)
  • I agree. nt - karenciavo 15:38 Jun 3 (0)

Teaching the Classics from IEW. Anyone use this? - Tracie in TX 14:46 Jun 3 (4)

• I love the DVDs! (m) - Linda (Australia) 6:48 Jun 4 (0)
• I bought the book only.... and its a great tool.... Im hoping to view the dvds at - LisaWA 21:39 Jun 3 (0)
• I think it depends on you. - Kristine out of lurking 19:08 Jun 3 (0)
• You need the dvds. nt - karenciavo 15:37 Jun 3 (0)

I highly recommend listening to S Bauer's CD-"Writing Without Fear"-I listened to it 3 x's yesterday.. - sherylinarctic 14:40 Jun 3 (14)

• Thanks for the suggestion!....I just placed my order for 2 cd's. (nt) - Karen K. in TX 14:41 Jun 4 (0)
• Oh, that's funny, I just posted about this above. ITA, it is a must hear! nt - Shannon 19:25 Jun 3 (0)
• Does this CD have the same content as the audiotape by the same title that I purchased several years ago? - Niffercoo 18:31 Jun 3 (0)
• Okay, really DUMB question...where do you buy this? How 'bout a link? nt - Hoggirl 16:58 Jun 3 (1)
  • www.peacehillpress.com, check out Science in the Classical Curriculum too. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 17:22 Jun 3 (0)
• Dang it, I'm just going to have to close my eyes to the shipping cost and order the thing. - Rhonda in TX 15:57 Jun 3 (4)
  • I called them and had them ship it to me media mail. Much cheaper - Jackie in FL 18:04 Jun 3 (2)
    • link to page where they talk about shipping media mail if asked... - Jeanne in MN 7:01 Jun 4 (0)
    • Well, now you tell me. I already ordered it. :) - Rhonda in TX 18:11 Jun 3 (0)
  • I know - me too. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:46 Jun 3 (0)
• Glad to hear it, mine is ordered on it's way as we speak!/write ;) nt - Ann in WA 15:57 Jun 3 (0)
• A friend has just brought this back from the USA for me. It's fantastic!! - Hannah 14:43 Jun 3 (2)
  • Yes! I realized the same thing-that I never fully understood the concepts before... - sherylinarctic 15:03 Jun 3 (1)
    • Like what kinds of things and how would you change...more - Rayna 5:46 Jun 4 (0)

Christian Kids Explore science - reviews? - Stacey in MD 14:37 Jun 3 (0)

Hope I am not dragging this out, since I will be using CW Aesop A, (also, what do you think about CW Poetry??)can you critique my schedule for my 9 yo? - CLS 14:10 Jun 3 (2)

• I will be using Poetry A with a 9 year old boy....m - Patricia in ATL 21:05 Jun 3 (0)
• Personally, I wouldn't do poetry with MY 9 yo. He just wouldn't have gone for it...m - Pensguys 14:28 Jun 3 (0)

trouble ordering story of world 2 cd and CKEE&S on amazon - mom4sons 13:59 Jun 3 (1)

• Contrary to popular belief, Amazon does NOT stock - Carol 6:21 Jun 4 (0)

One More McRuffy Question - How Much Religious Content in Grade 3? (m) - Susan 13:46 Jun 3 (0)

New to hsing...other hs message boards...more - Becky 13:41 Jun 3 (6)

• www.thedenimjumper.com It is a great secular board but not just Classical!!! nt - Patricia in ATL 21:14 Jun 3 (0)
• VegSource.com/homeschool, and The Love to Learn Place. nt - Ellie 19:04 Jun 3 (0)
• Who has time to read any other boards? LOL! - Cindyg 18:11 Jun 3 (1)
  • Couldn't agee more :o) nm - Tina in WA 21:56 Jun 3 (0)
• I'm on the Homeschool Review msg boards. www.homeschoolreviews.com - Daisy 14:13 Jun 3 (0)
• The Homeschool Library... - siloam 13:48 Jun 3 (0)

One more Lively Latin question--- in addition to the savings, are there any other benefits to having the beta version instead of the hard copy once it's available?? (nt) - Virginia Heather 13:20 Jun 3 (2)

• Depends on how many children you have. (m) - Michele in MN 14:53 Jun 3 (0)
• I don't know but it seems unlikely there would be savings. Printing it out will be very expensive. nt - Heather in VA 13:23 Jun 3 (0)

mommyfaithe........ - hopscotch 13:15 Jun 3 (2)

• Yes...I still use Ambleside.... - Mommyfaithe 16:04 Jun 3 (1)
  • I was just coming over to talk to you about Ambleside myself :-) .... - RhondaM. 6:10 Jun 4 (0)

I'm looking for a US Geography book or course... - Old Dominion Heather 13:13 Jun 3 (2)

• I like the Holling book, Minn of the Mississippi and/or Paddle to the Sea for this. Beautiful Feet has a study guide and maps to go with the books. nt - Regena in KY 18:41 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you checked out the Trail Guides at Geography Matters? We've enjoyed them.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 15:14 Jun 3 (0)

Susan and Heather - I've answered your Write Source questions below. - Ria 12:47 Jun 3 (6)

• Thanks so much, this was helpful (m) - Susan 13:05 Jun 3 (1)
  • Relax... - Ria 13:43 Jun 3 (0)
• Thanks!! Sorry about the rain. It's pouring here too - one more question if you don't mind... - Heather in VA 12:55 Jun 3 (3)
  • Absolutely...in fact, this is how I used them for years (m) - Ria 13:01 Jun 3 (2)
    • Would you mind if I sent you a sample of my dd's writing? (more) - Heather in VA 13:14 Jun 3 (1)
      • That would be fine (M) - Ria 13:28 Jun 3 (0)

Latina Christiana question...what do I need? - Lillian 12:11 Jun 3 (4)

• I found that the DVD's were very helpful....m - amber in GA 3:53 Jun 4 (0)
• Yes, you will need the teacher book, a student workbook per child... - Tracie in TX 13:58 Jun 3 (2)
  • Tracie, I SO agree! - Hoggirl 15:55 Jun 3 (0)
  • Thanks for the encouragement, Tracie... - Lillian 14:50 Jun 3 (0)

Book Report Form or Chapter Analysis Form? (m) - Mary in Germany 11:48 Jun 3 (2)

• Try this... - OhElizabeth 20:56 Jun 3 (1)
  • Thanks! I love the Evan Moor books (m) - Mary in Germany 23:45 Jun 3 (0)

Is this OK for 2nd grade? - lemonshine 10:30 Jun 3 (3)

• Thanks - yes we will do lots of read alouds and tennis. We are also working on a little Latin , Spanish and French. - lemonshine 20:13 Jun 3 (0)
• Looks good to me. We also do Mandarin and Latin, but that's not necessary. Don't forget PE (we do an hour a day) (nt) - Laura in China 18:51 Jun 3 (0)
• It looks great (m) - Ria 13:02 Jun 3 (0)

Any great Spanish suggestions for 6 yo and 4 yo? m - ali in Oregon 10:13 Jun 3 (4)

• Here's the list we compiled a few weeks ago. - Cindyg 18:14 Jun 3 (0)
• Spanish for Children by McGraw-Hill. It may be available at your local library...if not, it's inexpensive and very age appropriate and fun. nt - Magic Wand 11:20 Jun 3 (1)
  • I agree. This is a nice program. nt - Stephanie Z 15:05 Jun 3 (0)
• I have not used this but it looks cute (link inside) - Fay up North 10:20 Jun 3 (0)

Are any of the Latin prgrams for elementary ages laid out like Elementary Greek? (m) - threelops 10:06 Jun 3 (1)

• What about - WendyinNY 10:21 Jun 3 (0)

Please recommend your very best audio book/recordings: more inside - Rebecca 9:58 Jun 3 (31)

• FREE audio books every week! - Mommy Newsom in NC 22:05 Jun 3 (0)
• You couldn't go wrong with anything you purchase from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. My kids love all the ones we have. We are listening to Amazing Grace right now. :o) nm - Tina in WA 21:58 Jun 3 (0)
• Anything by Morris Gleitzman - Jenny 19:45 Jun 3 (0)
• How about the SOTW CD's? Even my DH loves to listen to them! And, you learn the right pronounciations of all those weird names of ancient kings. .nt - Carol in Cal. 19:27 Jun 3 (0)
• My dc ages 13, 9 and 3 ( and myself) enjoyed The Railway Children.nt - 5knights3maidens 18:06 Jun 3 (0)
• Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons - all performed by full cast - all by Patricia C. Wrede (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:42 Jun 3 (2)
  • OOh these sound good. - Illinois Owl 17:58 Jun 3 (1)
    • they really are - my girls started listening to them at about 5yo and we always have at least one of the tapes checked out from the library - have listened to the whole series at least 100x (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:59 Jun 3 (0)
• Depending on your age group, here are some that we've enjoyed: - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:26 Jun 3 (3)
  • I was wrong about the narrator of Peter Pan.... - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:33 Jun 3 (2)
    • Sigh - Tim Curry also did an unabridged Peter Pan. Sorry I am so confused. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:38 Jun 3 (1)
      • Oh Tim Curry!!!!!! - Jenny 19:47 Jun 3 (0)
• We are listening to the Little House series now (on 3rd one) amy son-8 and DD-5 LOVE them-so do I, also anything by nt - Ann in WA 16:00 Jun 3 (1)
  • meant say-anything by Jim Weiss nt - Ann in WA 16:01 Jun 3 (0)
• I LOVE my audible.com subscription. I get things for me too. :-) link inside - Patricia in ATL 14:53 Jun 3 (0)
• Thank you! I totally forgot about the library!!!!! Ages are seven and under(more) - Rebecca 13:41 Jun 3 (2)
  • I've gotten all of ours at the library. Love it! (nt) - Rhonda in TX 18:12 Jun 3 (0)
  • My 7yo daughter has enjoyed.... - Hannah 14:40 Jun 3 (0)
• The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine read by one of the Redgrave sister. nt - melhouse 13:33 Jun 3 (0)
• Robert Lawson's Mr Revere & I and Ben & Me...both delightful for the whole family! nt - 5wolfcubs 13:27 Jun 3 (0)
• For what ages? - Patty in WA 13:23 Jun 3 (0)
• I second the library suggestion, given the cost of audiobooks-BUT, wuold consider owning the EB White... - Catherine 11:43 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you thought about hitting the library? (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:16 Jun 3 (1)
  • I agree. We loved Snow Treasure, Ella Enchanted, Cheaper By the Dozen and the Whipping Boy... - Ferdie 12:34 Jun 3 (0)
• All of the Charlie Bone books - we keep listening even after we park the car (nt) - Terry in OR 10:43 Jun 3 (0)
• We love Hank the Cowdog, Redwall, and The Secret Garden (more) - Rhonda in TX 10:31 Jun 3 (1)
  • we love Hank here too!! also love "the tale of desperaux"..(m) - Jenny in Ca 13:49 Jun 4 (0)
• We LOVED :Everything on a Waffle,Frindle, Sign of the Beaver, Johnny Tremain, The Great Cheese Conspiracy, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle amd The Miracle of Maple Hill nt, - Fay up North 10:23 Jun 3 (0)
• We really like the Chronicles of Naria (m) - threelops 10:14 Jun 3 (1)
  • I second these. nt - Hoggirl 10:50 Jun 3 (0)
• We just started doing this on our long drives... - ali in Oregon 10:08 Jun 3 (0)

Just wondering: Roughly how many pages per week are your 8-10 year old reading? - Jenny in Florida 9:53 Jun 3 (21)

• Thanks, everyone. It's interesting to see the range. but I think my kiddo will be okay with what I'm planning. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 20:26 Jun 3 (0)
• I assign a book a week - somewhere between 200 and 500 pages - Laura in China 18:48 Jun 3 (1)
  • I do this as well for my 10 dd. nt - DawnUK 23:36 Jun 3 (0)
• Ok, confession -- I don't know! They simply read -- a lot, often, and good stuff. So far, no need to assign nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:35 Jun 3 (0)
• We do not assign pages per se. I have several things I do (m) - Ria 12:50 Jun 3 (1)
  • They read a min. of one hour a day great lit- then they have assigned reading! - Classic Mom 14:37 Jun 3 (0)
• Reading is my dd9's passion. She reads about ... - Kimber 12:14 Jun 3 (5)
  • Not that I think about it more,... - Kimber 12:26 Jun 3 (4)
    • You have checked your son's vision...right? - Old Dominion Heather 13:08 Jun 3 (3)
      • He has been... - Kimber 14:12 Jun 3 (2)
        • Ask the doctor about whether he is using his eyes together properly, changing focus efficiently, etc. - Laura in China 20:18 Jun 3 (1)
          • Thank you! nt - Kimber 5:11 Jun 4 (0)
• Here's a funny...my 8 yo said she was only taking one book on our camping trip...I looked in her bag...yeah, it was The Yearling. Dh and I have a good laugh... - Magic Wand 11:24 Jun 3 (1)
  • Had a good laugh...not have a good laugh...although we have those too and yes, I am "learning them" grammar! I'm kidding...teaching, teaching them grammar! - Magic Wand 11:26 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Just wondering: Roughly how many pages per week are your 8-10 year old reading? - RhondaM. 10:35 Jun 3 (0)
• about 90 minutes daily assigned. - Lh 10:18 Jun 3 (0)
• I don't go by pages, I assign 40 minutes to "subjects" readings and 30 minutes at bedtime of free reading - Fay up North 10:15 Jun 3 (0)
• Depends on the kid... - Old Dominion Heather 10:11 Jun 3 (0)
• Depends on the reader - Sara D 10:00 Jun 3 (1)
  • I agree... children can be extremely different at this age... - Jean in CA 12:32 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Just wondering: Roughly how many pages per week are your 8-10 year old reading? - Pam L 9:57 Jun 3 (0)

Where can you order zaner-bloser handwriting cheap? Thanks. nm - Ester 9:18 Jun 3 (1)

• Their website is pretty cheap. www.zaner-bloser.com (I think) nt - katie5 12:32 Jun 3 (0)

Questions About McRuffy For Third Grade (m) - Susan 8:34 Jun 3 (5)

• Would it be overkill to do Growing with Grammar in addition to McRuffy? (m) - Susan 9:01 Jun 3 (1)
  • I don't know, I have never seen GWG, but *I* think MR has enough Grammar for a 3rd grader. nt - CLS 10:31 Jun 3 (0)
• oh, and a few more things - CLS 8:58 Jun 3 (0)
• The new LA 3 won't be ready until sometime in July is what Brian said. Also, I thought he also said 4th will be out fall of 2008. nt - awanama 8:58 Jun 3 (0)
• Have it and love it!! - CLS 8:54 Jun 3 (0)

Okay, so I purchased CW Aesop A, some questions - CLS 8:04 Jun 3 (8)

• We didn't do any other grammar...yes, it was pretty basic, but I KNOW what is coming in Homer next year. nt - Pensguys 13:35 Jun 3 (0)
• We didn't do (m) - threelops 10:00 Jun 3 (0)
• We are just using Aesop A for grammar.... - siloam 9:26 Jun 3 (0)
• It's entirely up to you... - Susan in SoCal 8:21 Jun 3 (4)
  • If you don't mind can you post what else you use for curriculum alongside CW Aesop A?? Thanks nt - CLS 8:49 Jun 3 (3)
    • We use GWG 3. It isn't redundant, and is a good level for an accelerated 8yo. (nt) - buddhabelly 9:28 Jun 3 (0)
    • I used Abeka Language C. nt - Susan in SoCal 8:55 Jun 3 (1)
      • more.... - Susan in SoCal 9:01 Jun 3 (0)

Apologia General Science.. Anyone use the guides from SL or MFW? - Billie TX 7:35 Jun 3 (4)

• If you simply go from one On YOur Own set to the next per day...... - momof7 14:36 Jun 3 (0)
• What are the URLs? Science Roots...More - Becky 13:45 Jun 3 (0)
• I agree with Belinda - I use the ones from Donna Young and adjust them a bit for our schedule. It's easy. (nt) - angela in ohio 12:31 Jun 3 (0)
• You don't need it. Donna Young's site has schedules. I make my own to fit my needs. Its really easy. nt - Belinda 7:52 Jun 3 (0)

Singapore Math Placement - this is depressing! - Christy in Co 7:32 Jun 3 (18)

• OK - let me verify - if I went through 3-4 books a year with my 7th grader.... - Christy in CO 8:32 Jun 4 (1)
  • Second - what do I need to order? The Textbook, Workbook, TM? nt - Christy in CO 8:35 Jun 4 (0)
• !st chapter of 6A is titled algebra - (m) - Coffee Bean 3:27 Jun 4 (0)
• On Singapore Math boards it is broken up, but you don't need all of NEM 3 - frogpond1 18:35 Jun 3 (0)
• How did she place on the tests that Sonlight offers? - Testimony 14:50 Jun 3 (0)
• Without having done MUS decimals - Karin 14:10 Jun 3 (0)
• There's no reason to only do two books a year with an older student (m) - Ria 13:47 Jun 3 (0)
• I learned the hard way not to start the child at too high a level... - Catherine 11:51 Jun 3 (0)
• Is 6A/B considered Pre-Algebra in any way? nt - Christy in CO 11:15 Jun 3 (1)
  • Yes - most go directly to Algebra from there. nt - Heather in VA 11:22 Jun 3 (0)
• I think you will move through it very quickly... - Myrtle 10:22 Jun 3 (0)
• I agree... - Georgia in NC 8:19 Jun 3 (0)
• I think you could very likely go through the primary series faster than that, since you're starting with an older child... - abbeyej 7:44 Jun 3 (3)
  • I agree--and you could probably do just the text, not the workbook, on things she is familiar with. But... - Patty in WA 13:29 Jun 3 (0)
  • I agree. This is what my dd did this past school year. - Kristine out of lurking 9:23 Jun 3 (0)
  • I agree. It is definately doable more quickly at that age. nt - Heather in VA 7:47 Jun 3 (0)
• I think it would be difficult to jump into at this level. m - Stacy in NJ 7:41 Jun 3 (1)
  • I think she could easily teach the bar diagrams without having the student work through 3A/3B - katilac 8:00 Jun 3 (0)

State study with a 7th & 8th grader... does what I'm wanting here exist? (more) - Christy in CO 6:58 Jun 3 (4)

• Yes, you could easily use the Sea to Shining Sea series and add in some state workbooks, etc. for written work. I've found tons of these at educational stores. Carson Dellosa and lots of other companies put them out. nt - Regena in KY 18:43 Jun 3 (0)
• We used the "Complete Book of States and US Presidents" and made a... - Lori D. 11:11 Jun 3 (0)
• Here's a state study for younger kids. You could probably beef it up. link - Belinda 8:35 Jun 3 (0)
• I did something similar with my ds in 4th gr. I made up a basic worksheet and had him complete one for each state... - Brit 8:19 Jun 3 (0)

Grammar curriculum suggestion needed for dyslexic 12 yob. He has trouble with rote memory. thx nt - Alexandra 6:35 Jun 3 (2)

• We used Hake Grammar this year (m) - EKS 8:04 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you looked at AG? nm - Stacy in NJ 7:43 Jun 3 (0)

Jean in CA.... - Carrie 6:03 Jun 3 (1)

• Hi Carrie, your're welcome! I just saw your e-mail ... will reply! nt - Jean in CA 21:24 Jun 4 (0)

In NY, do you need an IHIP for K? (M) - one_l_michele 5:36 Jun 3 (13)

• My school district gave me a choice, because of the wording on the NYS regs. - Theresa from NY 17:28 Jun 3 (4)
  • actually, the regs are for ages 6 and up, even if you start K at 6yo [m] - Peek a Boo 12:59 Jun 4 (3)
    • Ouch! I have been homeschooling here in NY for eighteen years so I am pretty familiar with what the regulations say... - Theresa from NY 13:25 Jun 4 (2)
      • oh, and - Peek a Boo 20:42 Jun 4 (0)
      • well, I do think there's a lot of ouches in the NY regs [g!], but there are regulations for kindergarten: - Peek a Boo 20:36 Jun 4 (0)
• Yes, you need an IHIP and quarterlies for all children of compulsory age [m]) - Peek a Boo -who was exiled to Upstate NY for 4.5 years, but back home happy in TEXAS! hee hee.... 13:35 Jun 3 (2)
  • Re: Yes, you need an IHIP and quarterlies for all children of compulsory age [m]) - Mommyfaithe 16:11 Jun 3 (1)
    • {{I included you in my reply above :-) nt}}} - Peek a Boo 13:10 Jun 4 (0)
• Well, according to HSLDA... - Ellie 12:36 Jun 3 (0)
• Yes, BUT.... - Mommyfaithe 5:59 Jun 3 (3)
  • I've never heard this before - ChrisN in NY 11:14 Jun 3 (2)
    • Maybe this is because my K'ers were 5.... - Mommyfaithe 16:13 Jun 3 (1)
      • That would make sense; 5 isn't compulsory attendance, though they're trying to make it so. Ugh! (nt) - ChrisN in NY 18:11 Jun 3 (0)

Any Catholic Homeschoolers - TAN publishing is going out of business... - Shellly in IL 5:33 Jun 3 (7)

• Actually, it seems they are just reorganizing according to the info on the website (m) - Yvette in CA 18:49 Jun 3 (0)
• Bummer :( Thanks for letting us know, I will go check it out - nt - Yvette in CA 18:08 Jun 3 (0)
• WHAT??? How sad - Do you know why? - Linda (Australia) 8:13 Jun 3 (0)
• do you have a link? /nft - katilac 8:01 Jun 3 (0)
• Do you have insider info? On their site, I didn't see a mention.... - OKCyndi 6:46 Jun 3 (2)
  • Yes, it is in Rockford, IL near where we live nt - Shelly in IL 7:03 Jun 3 (1)
    • It's such a small world!! My husband and I were both born in Rockford! - DawnUK 0:31 Jun 4 (0)

Can someone please post the Rainbow Science website - carlyincali 22:46 Jun 2 (4)

• TYVM! /nt - carlyincali 14:31 Jun 3 (0)
• Rainbow science is http://beginningspublishing.com/, nt - GVA 3:34 Jun 3 (0)
• http://www.rainbowresource.com nt - Kate CA 0:35 Jun 3 (1)
  • Whoops! Sorry - I read that fast - you didn't ask for RR!! LOL nt - Kate CA 14:29 Jun 4 (0)

Has anyone ever combined Truthquest with VP? - annbrink 21:13 Jun 2 (2)

• Re: Has anyone ever combined Truthquest with VP? - Deanna 11:50 Jun 3 (1)
  • Re: Has anyone ever combined Truthquest with VP? - annbrink 14:16 Jun 3 (0)

I want to order CW Aesop from LULU, do they take Paypal?? nt - CLS 21:03 Jun 2 (3)

• Yes they do! - Carolyn M Vance 5:45 Jun 3 (0)
• No, I don't think they do, but you can order if from here too.... - Pensguys 21:18 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thank you so much!! nt - CLS 22:01 Jun 2 (0)

flpeggy, just wanted to say thanks for the response regrading he calvert stuff. Good informations! nm - Stacy in NJ 20:08 Jun 2 (2)

• You're welcome! :) nt - flpeggy 8:29 Jun 3 (0)
• Is it possible that my spelling has gotten worse? Should be "the" and "information". mnm - Stacy in NJ 20:10 Jun 2 (0)

Can I use artistic pursuits Level 1 ( K-3) with a first and a fifth grader? Which book is best? - Illinois Owl 19:58 Jun 2 (3)

• My 5th grader is bored by them (m) - Stephanie not in TX 20:37 Jun 2 (2)
  • I have a first and fourth and I supplement for the fourth - Laura in China 23:03 Jun 2 (1)
    • We are using Draw Squad as well - it's a big hit here! nt - Stephanie not in TX 6:47 Jun 3 (0)

I know this topic has been beaten to death - but I can't remember what everyone said - How do you get 42 chapters of SOTW in 36 weeks? nt - Christy in CO 19:56 Jun 2 (10)

• I would use this planner (link inside) - hootandflutter 13:33 Jun 4 (1)
  • Very cool link! nt - Stephanie NJ 20:29 Jun 4 (0)
• We do two chapters some weeks. We don't do all the project stuff. nt - Regena in KY 18:44 Jun 3 (0)
• I don't...My school year is 43 weeks just to accomidate SOTW! m - Stephanie NJ 17:33 Jun 3 (0)
• For SOTW 1 - Katrina 14:42 Jun 3 (0)
• we skipped over the Christian chapters since they already knew that stuff from Sunday School :-) nt - Peek a Boo 13:38 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: I know this topic has been beaten to death - but I can't remember what everyone said - How do you get 42 chapters of SOTW in 36 weeks? nt - Pam L 10:01 Jun 3 (0)
• You can skip too, though just reading through works fine. - frogpond1 21:23 Jun 2 (0)
• Many of the chapters can be done in a day, actually, it just depends on - Dawn K 20:17 Jun 2 (0)
• "speed weeks" - Susan in TN 20:12 Jun 2 (0)

What is the math computer game I've seen recommended? Need to review facts. nt - Tracie in TX 19:29 Jun 2 (2)

• QuarterMile Math software? It's not really a game, - Claire 19:37 Jun 2 (1)
  • That's it!!! Thanks. nt. - Tracie in TX 19:48 Jun 2 (0)

Ria or anyone else - Write Source Question - Please Read! (m) - Susan 19:17 Jun 2 (3)

• I've used Writer's Express, Write Source 2000, and Writer's Inc (m) - RIa 12:44 Jun 3 (1)
  • This is what we're going to do with Writer's Express next year, too: read sections and practice doing that type of writing. nt - Regena in KY 18:46 Jun 3 (0)
• I didn't find it to include writing instruction. - Kristine out of lurking 22:09 Jun 2 (0)

What is it I'm looking for? I need some help picking out History or Geography for my 1st grader.... - RhondaM. 19:08 Jun 2 (13)

• Re: What is it I'm looking for? I need some help picking out History or Geography for my 1st grader.... - Pam L 10:04 Jun 3 (1)
  • Thank you...we have this...(m)... - RhondaM. 10:39 Jun 3 (0)
• Yup... - OhElizabeth 7:17 Jun 3 (1)
  • This sounds good too... - RhondaM. 9:52 Jun 3 (0)
• Well if you want American... - Heather in VA 6:14 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you looked at Ambleside Year 1?? - Mommyfaithe 19:13 Jun 2 (5)
  • Actually, I have..over and over and over.... - RhondaM. 20:14 Jun 2 (4)
    • Oh, and another question... - RhondaM. 20:16 Jun 2 (3)
      • Re: Oh, and another question... - Mommyfaithe 5:51 Jun 3 (2)
        • Thanks for sharing how you used this program...(more)... - RhondaM. 10:48 Jun 3 (1)
          • Re: Thanks for sharing how you used this program...(more)... - Mommyfaithe 11:07 Jun 3 (0)
• If you're looking for something similar to SOTW, Sonlight's Core 1 is pretty easy IMO (m) - Susan 19:12 Jun 2 (1)
  • Welll..... - RhondaM. 20:10 Jun 2 (0)

Anybody do MFW K but a different math.... - Billie TX 18:56 Jun 2 (4)

• We use Singapore nt - mom2fourboys 7:41 Jun 3 (0)
• my thoughts - crystal 3:16 Jun 3 (0)
• I added in RightStart math. nt - GVA 19:18 Jun 2 (0)
• I did the K math, but there is no reason why you can't skip it and do your own thing. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:01 Jun 2 (0)

Okay, I just have to tell you this. - Trivium Academy 18:49 Jun 2 (19)

• Field trip idea... - King Alfred Academy 13:02 Jun 4 (1)
  • Guess who's taking a trip to Kentucky or Florida this year! Thank you so much for this. - Trivium Academy 17:38 Jun 4 (0)
• Care to share your plans? My 3ds is obsessed with Walking With Dinosaurs! nt - DawnUK 0:48 Jun 4 (2)
  • Here's the no-plan plan...lol - Trivium Academy 5:07 Jun 4 (1)
    • Looks great....thanks! nt - DawnUK 5:55 Jun 4 (0)
• My son took off with a similar interest in prehistoric mammals (m) - Laura in CA 9:38 Jun 3 (0)
• There's an awesome wall mural (print, color, and cut out) on The Learning Page for dinos. As well as info pages for each. nt - Pegasus 3:58 Jun 3 (0)
• Priceless! Just priceless!! nt - siloam 21:01 Jun 2 (0)
• My seven-year old has quite a vocabulary too - Dawn K 20:24 Jun 2 (0)
• Does this correlate with your reading of The Art of Teaching? :) nt - OKCyndi 19:48 Jun 2 (0)
• *Don't* plan it! Just let her make her notebook pages however she wants... :o) - abbeyej 19:10 Jun 2 (8)
  • We can photocopy the dinosaurs out of the books! She'll love that, thanks Abbeyej! - Trivium Academy 20:04 Jun 2 (4)
    • Ok, this may slightly qualify as "planning"...but check if your library - Carol 6:33 Jun 4 (1)
      • I just got one from BookMooch, thanks Abbeyej and Carol for the suggestion! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 8:11 Jun 4 (0)
    • No, no, no. Let her DRAW them! She'll love the book even more! - lovemykids 9:47 Jun 3 (1)
      • It also forces them to be more observant. I wouldn't make a child who really hates to draw do this, but copying (looking and imitating, not tracing or photocopying) a picture from a book... - abbeyej 11:47 Jun 3 (0)
  • I totally agree...and I just have to say... - RhondaM. 19:38 Jun 2 (2)
    • : - ) I love when kids use words like carnivores, omnivores etc. - Illinois Owl 20:02 Jun 2 (1)
      • My 5 year old was at her therapy appt. today and remarked that the plant in the waiting room was 'vascular'! Cracked me up! nt - Niffercoo 20:16 Jun 2 (0)

Need help with planning 8th grade as a focus on basics year prep for HS. - Mama Owl 18:36 Jun 2 (10)

• Unmotivated, easily distracted 13yo over here... - Greta Lea:) 11:42 Jun 3 (0)
• What we're doing with our 13-year-old son...(what a fun age, no?)... - Linda in NM 6:34 Jun 3 (2)
  • This sounds a lot like what we are doing in prep!... - Kelly on the prairie 6:34 Jun 4 (1)
    • How much instruction for Writing is given in the Trism's program? - mama Owl 12:15 Jun 4 (0)
• Does he like Lord of the Rings? - momof7 5:58 Jun 3 (0)
• Donna, could he possibly ENJOY the reading and writing more if it were tied to the history and science? - Pamela 20:30 Jun 2 (1)
  • He would like some history or Science...things that he's interested - mama Owl 21:52 Jun 2 (0)
• Donna - will your ds work on his own if assigned? nt - Christy in CO 18:45 Jun 2 (2)
  • NO! I usually have to watch him closely...but Im always hopeful ! - Mama Owl 19:11 Jun 2 (1)
    • Well, I can tell you what I've done for my 13 yr. old...... - Christy in CO 19:50 Jun 2 (0)

Secular Language Arts program, complete? Am I asking too much? <nt> - Pamela 18:25 Jun 2 (4)

• No, you're not asking too much - Laura in China 2:11 Jun 3 (0)
• check out Classical Writing- I am secular and use it and love it. nt - Peela 22:36 Jun 2 (0)
• McRuffy if it's K-3, Harcourt Trophies includes all of these (except I am unsure about writing). nt - awanama 19:37 Jun 2 (0)
• So, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing all rolled into one? Yeah, that's too much. :-) nt - Pegasus 18:39 Jun 2 (0)

Attention all TOG users... - Linda 18:22 Jun 2 (3)

• I love TOG - Janis in DE 5:30 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Attention all TOG users... - Monica in Texas 19:08 Jun 2 (0)
• have you gone to their website and gone on the 3 week tour? - Jenny in Ca 18:28 Jun 2 (0)

If I were to get Rainbow Science and I need it for two children at the same time, What, on top of one complete set, do I need? <nt> - Pamela 18:20 Jun 2 (3)

• I just got two lab book - they did the experiment together and shared the book. nt - Christy in Co 18:41 Jun 2 (2)
  • Oh, okay...I wondered if they needed two of the consumable lab materials...<nt> - Pamela 18:47 Jun 2 (1)
    • Oh no - I loved the idea that they could work together - especially if your younger one needs some help. nt - Christy in CO 18:49 Jun 2 (0)

Memoria Press French - Danielle 18:18 Jun 2 (23)

• Thanks for the info--it's really helpful... - Laura in CT 5:19 Jun 4 (0)
• That's great! We just ordered this program-- it's nice to know the author! Thanks, Danielle! nt - Anne/PA 9:46 Jun 3 (0)
• You need to tell the person who answers the phone at MP,,,more - Kelly 6:02 Jun 3 (4)
  • Thanks for the info... - Danielle 6:44 Jun 3 (0)
  • Keep in mind, they are trying to market a brand new product... - Trivium Academy 6:23 Jun 3 (0)
  • Told me the same thing,..ONE book...How many total? m - Faith 6:09 Jun 3 (1)
    • Two total, at least for now... - Danielle 6:45 Jun 3 (0)
• Oh, dear. The author frequents this board? Now I can yearn even more acutely from my German corner! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 23:28 Jun 2 (1)
  • response ; ) ... - Danielle 11:42 Jun 3 (0)
• Any DVD in the works? .nt - MJK 21:10 Jun 2 (1)
  • Re: Any DVD in the works? - Danielle 6:42 Jun 3 (0)
• Wow! How terrific. Good to know that a second year is in the works. Congratualtions, by the way. It looks like a wonderful program. nm - Stacy in NJ 20:01 Jun 2 (0)
• Yes, I have a couple of questions!... - Karen K. in TX 18:49 Jun 2 (9)
  • Re phonograms - Danielle 6:49 Jun 3 (3)
    • Danielle, thank you for this info... - Karen K. in TX 6:04 Jun 4 (0)
    • And it's not me. - Cleo Qc 9:06 Jun 3 (1)
      • Sniff!... - Danielle 11:43 Jun 3 (0)
  • Karen, The Easy French teaches the phonograms. nt - OhElizabeth 21:53 Jun 2 (4)
    • And so does a good book about learning French. nt - Trivium Academy 22:08 Jun 2 (3)
      • What do you mean, Jessica? (nt) - Colleen 23:26 Jun 2 (2)
        • Pick up just about any book about learning French (a beginner's book) from the shelf of a bookstore and you will learn these. - Trivium Academy 5:15 Jun 3 (1)
          • Thank you... - Karen K. in TX 6:09 Jun 4 (0)
• I remember you posting about your French program a few years ago, Danielle... I'm so glad it's finally available! :o) nt - abbeyej 18:21 Jun 2 (0)

Scheduling question - I've tried many computer programs for entering in academic info., but I really would rather write it all out... - Christy in CO 17:25 Jun 2 (11)

• Speaking of paper planners...do you have a favorite. I'm looking for these things... - Magic Wand 9:15 Jun 3 (2)
  • Oops...that was supposed to say be done, not down. Sorry. nt - Magic Wand 9:16 Jun 3 (1)
    • Never mind...thanks. nt - Magic Wand 9:25 Jun 3 (0)
• Being compulsive, what I do...is both... - Linda in NM 7:04 Jun 3 (0)
• I don't know if it helps.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 2:33 Jun 3 (0)
• May I ask why you are trying to keep a record of day to day actitivies? (m) - Pegasus 17:29 Jun 2 (5)
  • Do you have to account for so many hours in a day? nt - Christy in CO 18:39 Jun 2 (4)
    • TN requires 4 hours of instruction per day but there's no requirement to keep records of instructing for 4 hours per day. (m) - Pegasus 19:03 Jun 2 (3)
      • Come to think of it, we don't either! Hmm. So, you keep weekly records only...... - Christy in CO 19:53 Jun 2 (2)
        • Here's how we do it. . . - Pegasus 4:04 Jun 3 (1)
          • We do something similar. I have a weekly sheet (m) - Michele in MN 7:08 Jun 3 (0)

Im looking at SOTW 4 possibley for History for my 13 year old... - Mama Owl 17:25 Jun 2 (3)

• In the foreword to SOTW 4, SWB says that it's targeted to grades 4-8. I am currently using it with my 5th and 7th graders.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:54 Jun 3 (0)
• From a Catholic stand point, I have not found it objectionable... - Arch At Home 5:55 Jun 3 (0)
• one idea - crystal 3:25 Jun 3 (0)

Fritz Hinrichs of Escondido Tutorial Service (GBT.org) is hosting a FREE on-online Classical Christian Homeschooling conference Aug 3-4. Some of his speakers will be Susan Wise Bauer, Norm Lund, Wes Callihan, Martin Detweiler, Cindy Marsch and others. For more info see www.classicalhomeschooling.org (nt) - cb in socal 17:16 Jun 2 (0)

Math facts flash card drill... - Greta Lea:) 16:34 Jun 2 (0)

Michelle T--message inside - Jeri 16:19 Jun 2 (0)

Poetry Study ?? - Georgia in NC 16:12 Jun 2 (4)

• Thanks, these are both great resources! nt - Georgia in NC 5:37 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Poetry Study ?? - Melissa B 18:18 Jun 2 (0)
• Doesn't Classical Writing have a poetry book? NT - Tammy 16:31 Jun 2 (1)
  • Yes. It is also available from Logos School. nt - flpeggy 17:55 Jun 2 (0)

MFW K, SLK, or WP Animals - Billie TX 16:11 Jun 2 (3)

• Thanks alot. I got a different perspective. It is actually what I needed.nt - Billie TX 18:17 Jun 2 (0)
• Hmmm... - siloam 17:31 Jun 2 (0)
• You can do a couple of things with MFW. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:25 Jun 2 (0)

I'm on a board break but have a quick question: estimated time to receive WinterPromise orders-are we talking a week, weeks? (more) - MamaPapa 16:10 Jun 2 (4)

• Thanks, I will call them tomorrow! nt - MamaPapa 10:42 Jun 3 (0)
• I think it depends on what you are ordering. They have alot of 'out of stock' stuff so sometimes it's in a week to 10 days but sometimes it's in bits and pieces over time. You'll have to ask them. nt - Heather in VA 16:17 Jun 2 (2)
  • ITA... I ordered two "established" IGs and they are to ship in 4-7 days. (m) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 17:48 Jun 2 (0)
  • If you can wait till Monday, call and ask. This is a busy season, and I know parts of CAW are sill on backorder. nt - siloam 17:32 Jun 2 (0)

hey, Trivium Jessica! - Nicole M 16:00 Jun 2 (4)

• Not Jessica, but am author of the book - Danielle 18:05 Jun 2 (3)
  • Danielle... - Trivium Academy 18:36 Jun 2 (2)
    • Danielle...what will you recommend AFTER your books...more - Faith 6:14 Jun 3 (1)
      • Some ideas... - Danielle 11:59 Jun 3 (0)

Hey Ria - how do you use the Write Source books? They seem to have really good info but how do you use it? nt - Heather in VA 15:45 Jun 2 (1)

• Here you go... - Ria 12:46 Jun 3 (0)

Explanation needed for Lapbooks... - King Alfred Academy 14:06 Jun 2 (5)

• Thank you... - King Alfred Academy 12:47 Jun 4 (0)
• Great video... - Tina in WA 0:19 Jun 3 (0)
• Lapbooks are the student equivalent of scrapbooks. I am NOT the scrapbookie type but I'd love someone else to come in and do it for me. :-) nt - Pegasus 17:20 Jun 2 (0)
• Lapbooks are fun! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:59 Jun 2 (0)
• One web site.... - Janis in DE 14:51 Jun 2 (0)

RS level B. How long does it take each day to... - lisa in ohio 13:59 Jun 2 (2)

• I'm sure it varies with the person, but the general answer is 15-20 minutes daily. nt - OhElizabeth 15:27 Jun 2 (0)
• Well I have 3 dc, so I do it more by timmer.... - siloam 14:50 Jun 2 (0)

Hands on Equations question - captuhura 13:32 Jun 2 (5)

• I used 2 years ago with my (then5th grade son who struggles with math and... - Lori D. 15:04 Jun 2 (3)
  • GAA! Jumped the gun and hit return before I finished! Rest of message inside here... - Lori D. 15:09 Jun 2 (2)
    • Re: GAA! Jumped the gun and hit return before I finished! Rest of message inside here... - captuhura 16:08 Jun 2 (1)
      • Yes, the "levels" are just increases in difficulty. If you can borrow it, great! Save $$$ for something else. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 16:34 Jun 2 (0)
• I haven't, but I have a friend who did.... - Karie 14:22 Jun 2 (0)

Is there an easy-to-obtain index of National Geographic back issues? - Rebecca in VA 13:31 Jun 2 (3)

• I know the Index is available online somewhere, and - Peek a Boo 19:20 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thank you both so much! I'll look online for the index. Peek a Boo, I'll keep your kind offer in mind! (nt) - Rebecca in VA 14:24 Jun 3 (0)
• Have you googled "national geographic index" ? Several hits look promising nt - kalanamak 13:34 Jun 2 (0)

Suggestions needed for Spanish program for co-op (m) - Anisa in AL 13:28 Jun 2 (0)

One more question, is there a such thing as an "academically rigorous" curriculum?nt - CLS 13:27 Jun 2 (7)

• Of course! - Stephanie Z 21:10 Jun 2 (0)
• Well if you're talking... - OhElizabeth 15:31 Jun 2 (0)
• I think there are a lot of prgorams that are... - siloam 14:46 Jun 2 (1)
  • Just a thought: I would be careful about curricula that requires lots of paperwork & tests on minutia & labels it academics (nt) - Julie in MN 15:27 Jun 2 (0)
• Sure GRIN - But I suspect it varies from person to person... - Nan in Mass 14:22 Jun 2 (2)
  • Now we wouldn't be thinking of any recent discussions, would we? <wink> nt - Laura R (FL) 14:53 Jun 2 (1)
    • LOL nm - Nan in Mass 15:20 Jun 2 (0)

Any read the Shakespeare Can Be Fun series? Any good? What age? Thanks nt - kalanamak 13:27 Jun 2 (7)

• My 9yo ds loved these! He got a kick out of the kids' drawings. We liked Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. nt - Amy in OH 19:10 Jun 2 (0)
• We didn't like them. Lamb's or Nesbitt's books on Shakespeare are much better, IMO. nft. - Jeanne in MN 18:31 Jun 2 (0)
• I'm not a big fan. We have a couple, but I wouldn't recommend them... - abbeyej 17:00 Jun 2 (1)
  • abbeyej, what would you recommend... - Girlfriend 20:09 Jun 3 (0)
• Our kids loved these. Macbeth and Midsummer Night's Dream were particular favorites. (nt) - The Tutor 14:00 Jun 2 (0)
• Yes, my 8 yo dd loved these, she is a huge Shakespeare fan!! nt - CLS 13:28 Jun 2 (1)
  • Are any flops? Should I start with comedy or vice versa. Thanks! nt - kalanamak 13:30 Jun 2 (0)

What curriculum would you recommend for an 8 yo who is "all over the board" academically?(sm) - CLS 13:26 Jun 2 (8)

• I'd piece together curriculum. nt - Regena in KY 18:49 Jun 3 (0)
• It sounds like Learning Adventures might work well for you... - Polly 17:12 Jun 2 (0)
• Just so you know... - OhElizabeth 15:34 Jun 2 (0)
• I couldn't recommend one publisher for everything... - Ellie 14:44 Jun 2 (0)
• What I like... - siloam 14:25 Jun 2 (0)
• Mine are variable. I pick something suitable for each subject... - Nan in Mass 14:25 Jun 2 (0)
• I'd piece it together to fit your individual needs nt - HollyDay 13:28 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks ladies!!!! I am going to look into all of this nt - CLS 19:51 Jun 2 (0)

Ria, Holt math....have you looked at this? m - Pensguys 12:28 Jun 2 (2)

• Haven't seen them, sorry! I'll ask some of my friends who have kids in school. If I see any I'll let you know! nt - Ria 12:47 Jun 3 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - Pensguys 13:45 Jun 3 (0)

Timeline template, History memorization cards, sentences and timeline pictures to go with SOTW1 and SOTW2 - Hannah 12:20 Jun 2 (11)

• Hi Hannah, I'm so excited to seewhat you've done, but. . . I can't seem to find it. . . - amy in MS 13:32 Jun 3 (2)
  • Amy, you need to go to the files section - Hannah 14:25 Jun 3 (1)
    • Ah, thanks so much, Hannah. I'll try that. I'm new to Yahoo and couldn't find "files" nt - Amy in MS 5:45 Jun 4 (0)
• Thank you for sharing! nt - mom2fourboys 7:57 Jun 3 (0)
• Thank you for sharing your hard work so freely...you're very generous. These are amazing.nt - Penny (in Texas) 18:05 Jun 2 (0)
• Totally awesome. Thank you so much for your time and work. You are very generous to offer this. (nt) - Pegasus 17:28 Jun 2 (0)
• Can't say thank you enough!! I've been praying for this very thing to fall into my lap! You just saved me a bundle of money and/or time! Wonderful! nt - kelWY 15:07 Jun 2 (1)
  • So beautiful! thank you! nt - Heather in MI 16:39 Jun 2 (0)
• THANK YOU! - Ester 13:56 Jun 2 (0)
• The link didn't work - here it is... - Hannah 12:22 Jun 2 (1)
  • Wow. Those cards are really nice. Thanks! nt - SLB 12:39 Jun 2 (0)

Karenciavo, once again, thanks for your reply.(nt) - Maury 11:42 Jun 2 (1)

• You're welcome. nt - karenciavo 14:28 Jun 2 (0)

Latina Christiana/ Prima Latina question... - Lillian 10:37 Jun 2 (2)

• Re: Latina Christiana/ Prima Latina question... - Stephanie Z 21:12 Jun 2 (0)
• LC1, definitely - - Prima is geared to K-3 - katilac 11:13 Jun 2 (0)

Westvon is having a big sale - DISCOUNT CODE - Maria G. 10:23 Jun 2 (16)

• Anyone have the Master Planner or Timeline books? more - Faith 6:30 Jun 3 (1)
  • I have the Masterplanner - Kathy in VT 14:48 Jun 3 (0)
• Oh - WHERE are the fossils on the site? I don't see them anywhere but two of you mentioned them (nft) - Susan 19:13 Jun 2 (1)
  • Fossils are on RockHoundKids. - Maria G. 20:04 Jun 2 (0)
• Thanks! I returned the Hold That Thought CDs because I felt they were terribly overpriced. This is PERFECT (m) - Susan 19:08 Jun 2 (0)
• I ordered Hisotry Scribe: Age of Discovery, US History & World History - Thanks for sharing the code! (nt) - Mel 16:37 Jun 2 (1)
  • Re: Your Welcome - Maria G. 18:26 Jun 2 (0)
• Thank you-I ordered the deluxe rock & sea shell kits-With the discount the shell kit was essentially free-Cool!-nt - Pajama Mama 15:59 Jun 2 (0)
• CD format or Downloads - What's the best way? TIA - Mel 15:51 Jun 2 (4)
  • I ordered the download and will burn it to a CD tomorrow to keep a backup - best of both worlds (nft) - Susan 19:14 Jun 2 (1)
    • good idea - I'll have to do this next time. :0) nt - mel 15:09 Jun 3 (0)
  • it's just personal preference & computer abilities-my DH doesn't like storage space used up so I got the CDs nt - Ann in WA 16:15 Jun 2 (1)
    • ok I ordered the CD Format :0) Thanks!! nt - Mel 16:38 Jun 2 (0)
• I bought tons-you can't beat the price for so many different resources! nt - Ann in WA 14:00 Jun 2 (0)
• I know... I am going to go nuts not purchasing... - Tina in WA 12:19 Jun 2 (1)
  • Re: Me too! I had to get the rocks! - Maria G. 13:38 Jun 2 (0)

Questions about PA Cyber Charter School - BeccaPA 9:06 Jun 2 (7)

• Can you share the website? nt - Christy in CO 10:28 Jun 2 (3)
  • Yes (m) - Ria 11:49 Jun 2 (2)
    • Ria, I take it you have to live in PA to be a part of this? nt - Christy in Co 11:51 Jun 2 (1)
      • Yes, you must be a PA resident. nt - Ria 12:16 Jun 2 (0)
• Becca... - Ria 9:27 Jun 2 (2)
  • Re: Becca... - BeccaPA 13:52 Jun 2 (0)
  • Here's the Yahoo group link (m) - Ria 9:37 Jun 2 (0)

Galloping the Globe.. need opinions - Jules 8:53 Jun 2 (2)

• Re: Galloping the Globe.. need opinions - LisaL 18:34 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Galloping the Globe.. need opinions - LisaWA 9:47 Jun 2 (0)

2 BJU math questions.... - Mommyfaithe 8:52 Jun 2 (1)

• Re: 2 BJU math questions.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 12:23 Jun 2 (0)

Christian Kids Explore Biology...any thoughts... - King Alfred Academy 8:47 Jun 2 (2)

• Re: Christian Kids Explore Biology...any thoughts... - Angel 10:31 Jun 2 (1)
  • Re: Christian Kids Explore Biology...any thoughts... - King Alfred Academy 13:58 Jun 2 (0)

Is there a valid CBD free shipping code out there?? - Mommyfaithe 8:45 Jun 2 (0)

I have two owl pellets to give away . . . - BeccaPA 7:41 Jun 2 (8)

• Sqeamish hubby will helping nearly 5 kiddo to do this next week. Any hints I can pass onto him? nt - kalanamak 13:29 Jun 2 (3)
  • Re: Sqeamish hubby will helping nearly 5 kiddo to do this next week. Any hints I can pass onto him? nt - BeccaPA 13:44 Jun 2 (2)
    • We found wet prompted more squeamish responses in our group though if you just let them soak a few days, I think you could just strain the bones out and be done. nt - Delbra 1:44 Jun 4 (0)
    • Thanks. I'll send along black construction paper. Luckily, it is with a co-op - kalanamak 19:38 Jun 2 (0)
• Becca: How extraordinarily kind! That was one of the best hands-on we ever did. Christy will really enjoy that! (nt) - Lori D. 8:06 Jun 2 (0)
• Me, Me, please! I've been wanting to do this! nt - Christy in CO 7:43 Jun 2 (2)
  • Re: Me, Me, please! I've been wanting to do this! nt - BeccaPA 7:48 Jun 2 (1)
    • Re: Me, Me, please! I've been wanting to do this! nt - BeccaPA 7:49 Jun 2 (0)

Cross-post from HS board: pre-algebra questions (preparing for high school OR teaching math to a right-brained frustrated 12-yr-old boy)... - Lynn in Caribbean 7:26 Jun 2 (20)

• You might check out the Life of Fred Math books. Schmidt has an interesting approach. (m) - flpeggy 8:49 Jun 3 (1)
  • Adding: The Life of Fred series begins with Fractions, then Decimals then Pre-Algebra on up. (nt) - flpeggy 8:52 Jun 3 (0)
• Goto www.homeschoolreviews.com under Forums. There was a lot of very helpful discussion on Right -Brain children. You might need to check back a page or 2 nt - r 13:20 Jun 2 (0)
• No answers, but I'm glad you posted this. I think I'll just stick wtih BJU through Pre-Algebra... we switched from Saxon 54 (good year!) to BJU... - Robin in Tx 12:25 Jun 2 (0)
• I don't know about the right-brained/left-brained stuff, but the only thing that worked for my son was Singapore... - Nan in Mass 9:51 Jun 2 (0)
• I have a right-brained dd, and I would love to know of a math program that works well for these kids!... - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:06 Jun 2 (4)
  • Math-U-See works very well as my right-brained son's primary math... - Lori D. 9:16 Jun 2 (3)
    • I might have to take another look at MUS.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:42 Jun 2 (2)
      • Yes, the manipulatives are used very little in the upper levels. I wouldn't even buy them... - Lori D. 9:47 Jun 2 (1)
        • Oh, that sounds even better. Thanks! nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:04 Jun 2 (0)
• Lynn: I have a "right brained" (visual-spatial learner) 13yo boy who has struggled with math... - Lori D. 8:59 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks so much - lots of info here! (m) - Lynn in Caribbean 10:32 Jun 2 (0)
• Word problems are HARD and Lial's BCM is hard too because both take maturity... - MIch elle 7:49 Jun 2 (1)
  • Yes, Lial's BCM was definitely not a good choice for him... - Lynn in Caribbean 8:31 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Cross-post from HS board: pre-algebra questions (preparing for high school OR teaching math to a right-brained frustrated 12-yr-old boy)... - Julie in MN 7:35 Jun 2 (5)
  • Thanks for the suggestions - questions.... - Lynn in Caribbean 8:21 Jun 2 (4)
    • Agreeing with Lori... and adding some Singapore tips - Julie in MN 15:22 Jun 2 (0)
    • Hi Lynn, Lori D. from above "butting in" about Singapore levels... - Lori D. 9:11 Jun 2 (2)
      • Just double-checking - just the textbook and workbook for whatever level? Is the answer key needed? TE needed? nt - Lynn in Caribbean 15:35 Jun 2 (1)
        • Well... - Julie in MN 15:55 Jun 2 (0)

Write Source - Jules in PA 6:21 Jun 2 (7)

• I use their books as writing guides. Love them! nt - Ria 6:51 Jun 2 (3)
  • Have you ever looked at their vocabulary program? BarbF Pa/NM recommends them, and I see that Debra Bell does, too. I'd love to hear more feedback... I think the title is Vocablary Achievement or something like that? nt - Robin in Tx 9:15 Jun 2 (2)
    • I have looked at several of their books years ago at a convention and was impressed. nt - Ria 9:32 Jun 2 (1)
      • So... Vocab Achievement, Vocab from Classical Roots or Vocab for HS student... how does one decide?!? Anybody got advice? - Robin inTx 10:11 Jun 2 (0)
• Do you have a website for this? nt - Heather in VA 6:47 Jun 2 (2)
  • Yep (m) - Ria 6:58 Jun 2 (1)
    • Oh I know about these - but she mentioned below it was very expensive and these didn't seem to be too bad. So I thought maybe it was something else. THANKS!! nt - Heather in VA 9:05 Jun 2 (0)

I could use some guidance on whether to use CW Homer for my 7th gr ds... - Brit 6:16 Jun 2 (5)

• Thanks ladies. I want to ask questions/think about this further but am dashing out the door for a date ;o) - Brit 8:26 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: I could use some guidance on whether to use CW Homer for my 7th gr ds... - LisaWA 9:54 Jun 2 (1)
  • one more thing..... - LisaWA 10:05 Jun 2 (0)
• just from another perspective... - Peela 8:19 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: I could use some guidance on whether to use CW Homer for my 7th gr ds... - Jules in PA 6:23 Jun 2 (0)

cbb-momof3... - Arch At Home 6:12 Jun 2 (0)

Thanks for the help on my grammar question the other day. nt - Pensguys 6:02 Jun 2 (0)

Do you copy the Bulliten Board pages for the Elementary Spanish - Fay up North 5:20 Jun 2 (1)

• We have the workbooks and use them for every lesson. I think they add a lot to the lessons and the kids like them. (nt) - flpeggy 13:19 Jun 2 (0)

Seasonal Soundings' Summer Reading Challenge is up now! Come and post your lists! - Janie 5:13 Jun 2 (0)

2nd attempt: I'll be using BJUP Satellite next year and was trying to decide whether to switch my 2nd and 3rd grader from Saxon to BJUP Math. Would that be a hard change? What are the major differences between the two? Has anyone used them both? - Mommy7 5:00 Jun 2 (10)

• Well, I'll admit that I'm biased.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 7:46 Jun 2 (9)
  • All that said, how is it from the teaching point of view if you are just average with math? - Mommy7 10:59 Jun 2 (2)
    • Will you have the teacher's manuals? (sm) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 12:28 Jun 2 (1)
      • Re: Will you have the teacher's manuals? (sm) - Mommy7 13:10 Jun 2 (0)
  • One more thing...would you say BJU is more difficult? They do like Saxon...much better than MathUSee! But, I guess I was thinking long term. - Mommy7 10:48 Jun 2 (3)
    • I haven't used Saxon enough to compare that much.... - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 12:25 Jun 2 (2)
      • Re: I haven't used Saxon enough to compare that much.... - Mommy7 13:16 Jun 2 (1)
        • Yes, as you go... (m) - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 16:24 Jun 2 (0)
  • Re: Well, I'll admit that I'm biased.... - Mommy7 10:46 Jun 2 (0)
  • I switched mid-year from Saxon 3 to BJU 3.... - Mommyfaithe 8:49 Jun 2 (0)

Question for sister. This will be her first year hsing and wants some advice on spelling & writing...m - Liz in NC 4:37 Jun 2 (4)

• How weak is his spelling, and why? - Carol in Cal. 15:03 Jun 2 (0)
• She could just start what she has now, maybe with a slow start for the summer ~ - Deborah 5:35 Jun 2 (2)
  • Agreed. I'd try half-lessons and do just a 4-day week to start. nt - GVA 6:36 Jun 2 (0)
  • I agree. (nt) - Brit 5:56 Jun 2 (0)

Junior Analytical Grammar- Have you tried it ? Feeback? - Classic Mom 4:26 Jun 2 (4)

• This is THE best program we ever used! Need I say more? - Mama Owl 18:42 Jun 2 (0)
• My 4th grader used it this year. We loved it. Very efficient and complete. Of course, you only learn the ....m - Stacy in NJ 5:48 Jun 2 (1)
  • How teacher-intensive is it? (m) - hopscotch 9:02 Jun 2 (0)
• I am using it sprinkled through Shurley English in Sept. - Fay up North 4:39 Jun 2 (0)

If you use Sonlight Cores 3 & 4, do you require your dc to read other books in addition to the assigned readers or... - Virginia Heather 4:23 Jun 2 (4)

• I have always added in extras - often 20-25 books/year extra (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:37 Jun 2 (0)
• Thank you! (nt) - Virginia Heather 18:40 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: No extra educational books, but they're free to add in all the fluff they'd like, as long as the SL books are read first. nt - Ashley 7:10 Jun 2 (0)
• We use the Sonlight readers but add in extra lit selections. nm - Stacy in NJ 5:46 Jun 2 (0)

Historical fiction to teach US History to a 7th grade boy?... - Nan in Mass 4:22 Jun 2 (17)

• The American Adventure series: these are probably a little young, but still offer a good read [m] - Peek a Boo 20:59 Jun 4 (0)
• How about Johnny Tremain, Sign of the Beaver, Mr. Revere and I, Tolliver's Secret. :o) nm - LisaNY 16:58 Jun 2 (2)
  • I 2nd Johnny Tremain and Sign of the beaver.nm - Mel in Ga. 18:16 Jun 2 (1)
    • I third these books - also Justin Morgan Had A Horse - anything war oriented. nt - Christy in CO 18:48 Jun 2 (0)
• my son really enjoyed a book called _George Washington's Spies_ at that age.... - Nicole M 16:26 Jun 2 (0)
• You should try books by Joseph Altsheler (m) - Linda in NE 11:44 Jun 2 (1)
  • Yes please, Linda, that would be great... We're going across the country next summer... - Nan in Mass 14:37 Jun 2 (0)
• he ought to try The Great Brain series - and The Farmer Boy (from Little House) is boy's perspective and doesn't have anything depressing (nt) - AngieW in Texas 10:31 Jun 2 (0)
• Also great little Madison & Traitor (Benedict Arnold) by Fritz nt - cofffee bean 10:12 Jun 2 (2)
  • oops - those aren't fiction - nt - Coffee Bean 10:13 Jun 2 (1)
    • No no - that helps - I forgot about Fritz - great suggestion - thanks ;) nm - Nan in Mass 11:45 Jun 2 (0)
• Ralph Moody series, similar to Little House, but definately a boy's view, more - Sara in CT 10:04 Jun 2 (1)
  • my dh and the boys just *love* Ralph Moody, and are always asking me to find more like those. - Nicole M 16:08 Jun 2 (0)
• What about...... - Kathy in MD 8:01 Jun 2 (0)
• Here is the list of US history books my ds read for 8th - Brit 5:55 Jun 2 (0)
• Why, Huckleberry Finn, of course. Nothing depressing there. :- ) nm - Stacy in NJ 5:50 Jun 2 (1)
  • ;) nm - Nan in Mass 11:46 Jun 2 (0)

Lively Latin folks... how are you handling the printing process so as not to break the bank?? (m) - Virginia Heather 4:14 Jun 2 (9)

• Thanks! (nt) - Virginia Heather 18:39 Jun 2 (0)
• I'm waiting for the hard copy until August...if it's not ready then, I'll buy cartridges...nt - Linda in NM 13:11 Jun 2 (0)
• I printed out all the student lessons, but not...(m) - Plaid Dad 5:39 Jun 2 (1)
  • This is what I did also... - Susan in SoCal 8:27 Jun 2 (0)
• I just printed it all at once so I could be done with it. nt - Heather in MI 5:06 Jun 2 (0)
• Just an Idea but at our Kinkos - Fay up North 4:17 Jun 2 (3)
  • Does it do it in color there? How much did the printing/binding end up? nt - Pensguys 6:03 Jun 2 (2)
    • I did not print this particular book out..I have done lots of other stuff - Fay up North 7:39 Jun 2 (1)
      • 400 or so I think. nt - Pensguys 11:40 Jun 2 (0)

NEA Site Message - Richard 2:47 Jun 2 (8)

• The NEA sure does have him brainwashed, don't they? Oops, forgot! Brainwashing is what homeschoolers do! LOL! (nt) - Donna A. 15:43 Jun 2 (0)
• Scary quote- "You would think that they might leave this -- the shaping of their children s MINDS, careers, and futures -- to trained professionals." - Shannon 12:22 Jun 2 (0)
• Yes, and my opinion is he should stick to mopping and sweeping. - Brian 5:21 Jun 2 (0)
• As a college professor, it's always struck me kind of strange... - GVA 5:02 Jun 2 (1)
  • That is strange. Don't let the NEA know that. nft - unsinkable 6:31 Jun 2 (0)
• Did he forget to mention that thanks to the trained teachers, US public schools only rank #12 in math in the world! LOL! - NathinGermany 4:37 Jun 2 (0)
• This one circled the boards a couple of years ago & is by a school janitor. nt - Closeacademy 4:25 Jun 2 (0)
• He is entitled to his opinionand I and other parents who choose to educate their children at home are entitled to ours..nt. - T Baer 3:46 Jun 2 (0)

momof7: thanks for the info on MP Online Academy! <nt> - TarponGirl 23:52 Jun 1 (0)

OK don't laugh, but is there a program that allows me to type up/write out each day's schoolwork? I don't know how to make a spread sheet. thanks. nt - Michele K 22:14 Jun 1 (18)

• Would this help? - Rebecca S 9:45 Jun 2 (3)
  • THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED! Thank you so much! nt - Michele K 21:49 Jun 2 (0)
  • this is awesome, thanks! nt. - DeeinFL 12:50 Jun 2 (0)
  • I love you!!! Thank you for the link! - LisaWA 9:56 Jun 2 (0)
• What sort of records are you wanting to keep? Would you like to learn how to make a spread sheet? - nutmeg 7:13 Jun 2 (0)
• Homeschool Tracker has a free basic version that you can download - CarlaNY 6:11 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: OK don't laugh, but is there a program that allows me to type up/write out each day's schoolwork? I don't know how to make a spread sheet. thanks. nt - Stephanie NJ 23:02 Jun 1 (10)
  • Sent one to everyone who asked! - Stephanie NJ 22:58 Jun 2 (0)
  • Do you mind sending another? - hopscotch 20:21 Jun 2 (0)
  • Me too? Pretty please? - Nancy in Oh 15:53 Jun 2 (0)
  • Oh, oh, me, too, a blank copy! Please and Thank you! :-) - Sandy 10:59 Jun 2 (0)
  • Thanks! My email is inside. - Michele K 8:28 Jun 2 (0)
  • I'd also like this please. Email inside - awanama 8:16 Jun 2 (0)
  • Me too please! email inside - Rhonda in WA 7:32 Jun 2 (0)
  • I'd like this too! email inside - Pensguys 6:05 Jun 2 (0)
  • I'd love a completely blank copy if you don't mind. e=mail inside - Shelly in IL 4:14 Jun 2 (0)
  • Re: OK don't laugh, but is there a program that allows me to type up/write out each day's schoolwork? I don't know how to make a spread sheet. thanks. nt - Stephanie NJ 23:02 Jun 1 (0)
• I won't laugh - Karen in CO 22:37 Jun 1 (0)

What's your favorite Phonics Program? My second daughter is starting Kindergarten.... - Kelly 22:13 Jun 1 (20)

• Love Funnix - LisaL 18:45 Jun 2 (0)
• Hooked on Phonics... - Marsha SC 16:58 Jun 2 (0)
• We love SWR!nt - lisa in ohio 13:50 Jun 2 (0)
• My son loved Alphabet Island...nt - Linda in NM 13:12 Jun 2 (0)
• It depends on my child.... - Billie TX 13:05 Jun 2 (0)
• I like Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons and Phonics Pathways... - Sandy 7:34 Jun 2 (1)
  • oops! That posted before I was done! - Sandy 7:40 Jun 2 (0)
• Care to share your thoughts on what handwriting curriculum has worked as well?? :) nt - Kelly 7:27 Jun 2 (1)
  • Zaner Bloser.... - Stephanie NJ 22:44 Jun 2 (0)
• We are using Hooked on Phonics with Explode the Code. nt - katie5 6:28 Jun 2 (0)
• I've had really good success with the phonics in My Father's World K (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 6:26 Jun 2 (0)
• I had the same experience with Abeka - BarbinTN 5:44 Jun 2 (0)
• The Spaulding method. - Closeacademy 4:28 Jun 2 (1)
  • Only Writing Road to Reading presents the Spalding Method; the others are similar, but they are not Spalding. nt - Ellie 6:14 Jun 2 (0)
• I really liked Leapfrog videos and PP <nt> - Karen in CO 23:55 Jun 1 (0)
• OPGTTR - Stephanie NJ 23:09 Jun 1 (4)
  • DD is 3.5y and is doing very well with this, also. (nt) - Valerie in Chicago 10:46 Jun 2 (0)
  • My dd (almost 5) is using this too, and it has been great. nt - Eleanor 6:05 Jun 2 (0)
  • DS did well with this too. - T Baer 3:38 Jun 2 (0)
  • My link didn't work! *cry* - Stephanie NJ 23:10 Jun 1 (0)

Lots of people have commented that most dc are not ready for the abstract thinking in Algebra until about 8th grade. Question about this (m) - mom2jrcsc 20:44 Jun 1 (16)

• I agree that it's a myth, and it has not been my experience, not that my experience is vast... - Laura in CT 6:04 Jun 2 (0)
• It just depends on the kid. My 7th grader just finished Alg 1 and loved it. He's moving on to alg 2 next year. nt - Ria 4:35 Jun 2 (1)
  • I agree Ria. The trick is to know each child well enough to know when each is ready... - Lori D. 9:21 Jun 2 (0)
• I'm far more inclined to think it is a matter of how the material is presented... - Nan in Mass 4:33 Jun 2 (0)
• When they are done with arithmetic... - Myrtle 2:14 Jun 2 (0)
• My 11 year old is doing Algebra now in NEM 1 and I'd say the only - frogpond1 23:02 Jun 1 (0)
• *sighs* This is more unsubstantiated Piaget-based rhetoric - Reya 22:56 Jun 1 (0)
• No one can tell you "from here"... - Patty in WA 21:06 Jun 1 (4)
  • I agree with this...(speaking as a math teacher).... - WTMindy 22:07 Jun 1 (0)
  • My son will be 9 this coming school year....m - Patricia in ATL 21:26 Jun 1 (2)
    • Wow! This looks awesome! Thanks for posting! Questions... - Cindyg 21:18 Jun 2 (0)
    • Hey--thanks for this! Interesting step. - Patty in WA 21:33 Jun 1 (0)
• Just and FYI, in our local ps district about 1/3 of the kids do algebra in 7th grade. nm - Stacy in NJ 21:02 Jun 1 (0)
• My dd (7th) completed Saxon Alg. 1 this year and did fine. My ds (12) will do it next year in 7th. (m) - FloridaLisa 21:01 Jun 1 (0)
• My son did Algebra I in 6th - bethintexas 20:56 Jun 1 (0)
• I took algebra 1 in 7th grade...and loved it.... - Jenny in Ca 20:48 Jun 1 (0)

SOTW 1 weekly routine--please share how you do it!? Another week has come and gone and, yet again, we've made no progress in history/SOTW - yvonne in ca 20:42 Jun 1 (23)

• Late in responding.. - Kate in Abu Dhabi 2:46 Jun 3 (1)
  • Thank you, Kate! - yvonne in ca 21:58 Jun 3 (0)
• What not to do.... - Ericaand3kids 20:49 Jun 2 (1)
  • Yep, this is exactly what I have been doing. - yvonne in ca 21:42 Jun 2 (0)
• Get the audio CDs and then listen to them in the car. Maybe not ideal, but it'll "happen"! nt - Pegasus 8:24 Jun 2 (3)
  • We do listen in the car, so that's something! I feel I need more structure/reinforcement to pull it together, though... nt - yvonne in ca 15:58 Jun 2 (1)
    • Honestly then, I wouldn't sweat it. I feel that history at this age is for exposure anyway, to spawn an interest in the stories that are history. (m) - Pegasus 17:17 Jun 2 (0)
  • We do the audio CD as well and it has worked woderfully. In the car on the way to classes or a co-op.nt - lisa in ohio 14:03 Jun 2 (0)
• We do a chapter a week no matter what (my dd is driven)... - Arch At Home 5:16 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thank you for posting your routine! - yvonne in ca 8:23 Jun 2 (0)
• What works for us. - Closeacademy 4:31 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks for the baggie suggestion! - yvonne in ca 8:19 Jun 2 (0)
• Settling into a routine - Stephanie NJ 23:25 Jun 1 (2)
  • Saturday for any crafts/projects--what a great idea! Daddy's home and he's always happy to do that sort of thing! - yvonne in ca 8:14 Jun 2 (1)
    • You're welcome! nt - Stephanie NJ 22:35 Jun 2 (0)
• What we do.... - WTMindy 22:11 Jun 1 (1)
  • That's a great idea to ensure that we get to the projects! Thank you! - yvonne in ca 8:02 Jun 2 (0)
• Here is what has worked for us...m - Patricia in ATL 21:40 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thank you.... - yvonne in ca 8:32 Jun 2 (0)
• We usually take 2 days a week to complete a chapter - Norine 21:16 Jun 1 (1)
  • Doing the project with others or else doing it on weekends with daddy might be just the ticket! - yvonne in ca 8:25 Jun 2 (0)
• Twice a week we sit down with SOTW and associated books, each time for 45 minutes - Laura in China 21:12 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thanks, Laura! That might be just the way for me to start... - yvonne in ca 8:09 Jun 2 (0)

Need a good grammar program for 5th grader doing CW Aesop B - Norine 20:42 Jun 1 (3)

• are you sure?..... - Peela 19:51 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Need a good grammar program for 5th grader doing CW Aesop B - profmom 6:56 Jun 2 (0)
• Growing with Grammar is coming out with 5th this year. We are planning on using this next year, and we have used 3rd & 4th grade. .nt - Lee 21:06 Jun 1 (0)

Anyone heard of Runkle's Wonderful World of Geography? Can you tell me about it? TIA nt - Kristy 20:31 Jun 1 (3)

• My dd is using it now - Karin 10:28 Jun 2 (0)
• I have used it... - Tina in WA 23:31 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thank You Ladies.. nt - Kristy 12:04 Jun 2 (0)

Has anyone else ordered the Prentice Hall CDs for $1.25 and then not opened them because of feeling guilty? - lovemykids 20:28 Jun 1 (7)

• My two cents..... - Classic Mom 4:50 Jun 2 (1)
  • ITA! Plus, your conscience will be clear :0) (nt) - Laura in OH 6:01 Jun 2 (0)
• Keep Them (or sell them to me) - Coffee Bean 4:00 Jun 2 (3)
  • they're not available any more for that price -- I guess they realized what was happening. - Dawn K 6:32 Jun 2 (2)
    • Yes, They are still available for purchase. - paradise 3:33 Jun 3 (1)
      • Ooops -- I stand corrected. :) - Dawn K 15:33 Jun 3 (0)
• I am one to try to be honest......m - Julieofsardis 22:05 Jun 1 (0)

should I use MFW K or preschool program for my 4.5 year old? - lisa in ohio 20:21 Jun 1 (3)

• I've used both and think... - crystal 4:31 Jun 2 (1)
  • thank you. nt - lisa in ohio 13:53 Jun 2 (0)
• I'd probably start with K for reading, and just hold off on the handwriting part. - Lisa in VA 20:35 Jun 1 (0)

I see Elementary Greek (have we come up with an abbreviation for this?) III is out, yay! Is anyone else moving on to III with me? nt - karenciavo 20:08 Jun 1 (6)

• We just finished EG 2. I ordered EG 3 yesterday and we'll start on August 6th. It's a great series! (nt) - Beth in Central TX 14:07 Jun 2 (0)
• I am! :) My 3rd son will be in EG 3 next year. (nt) - christineg 10:42 Jun 2 (1)
  • :-) nt - karenciavo 10:56 Jun 3 (0)
• We are about halfway through EG 2... - Laura in CT 6:05 Jun 2 (1)
  • This is our story, too... - Susan in SoCal 8:54 Jun 3 (0)
• We will be starting EG 1 in the fall. nt - Patricia in ATL 21:27 Jun 1 (0)

4yr old speller question - TXMomof2 20:03 Jun 1 (10)

• We did SWO A & B this year for K... ds was 4 when we started. Orally, as Laura said. nt - Kay in Cal 1:45 Jun 2 (0)
• Computer, microsoft word is lots of fun for little guys - frogpond1 22:50 Jun 1 (0)
• If he wants to spell I'd do it orally - Laura in China 21:17 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: If he wants to spell I'd do it orally - TXMomof2 8:27 Jun 2 (0)
  • I agree..m - Patricia in ATL 21:30 Jun 1 (0)
• I use TATRAS (Teach America to Read and Spell) and I just run through the lists orally with my ds4. nt - karenciavo 20:27 Jun 1 (0)
• I bet he'd LOVE All About Spelling! nt - Reya 20:13 Jun 1 (0)
• That seems very young for a formal spelling program... even for a prodigy! :) I would keep it simple with fridge magnets, fingerpaints, tracing in sand, etc.... - TarponGirl 20:12 Jun 1 (0)
• You might want to look at All About Spelling... - claire up north 20:06 Jun 1 (1)
  • I agree! AAS would be great. One comment... - CindyP 13:18 Jun 2 (0)

siloam.... (m) - TarponGirl 20:02 Jun 1 (1)

• Hey! - siloam 22:07 Jun 1 (0)

Ray's Mathematics - Kara 19:58 Jun 1 (1)

• we have Ray's Arithmetic on CD... we use it occasionally... the con is: - LatinaRepublicana 20:43 Jun 1 (0)

Thank you Colleen, hsm, and Rhondabee for your encouragement on my LCI question - after reading all the posts I do feel more encouraged to take the plunge...with a whole lot of prayer behind me LOL!!! (nt) - Teachnmama 19:28 Jun 1 (3)

• If it helps, I actually cried the first time I looked at it - LOL! It will get better =) nt - Rhondabee 0:21 Jun 2 (1)
  • That was part of my problem - I looked at the material and I couldn't have told you if it was good, bad or ugly all I know is it looked scary!!!! LOL (nt) - Teachnmama 6:40 Jun 2 (0)
• Glad to hear it! (nt) - Colleen 20:48 Jun 1 (0)

Can you tell me the strengths of Classical Writing and what it covers? - Janet M. 19:16 Jun 1 (3)

• one of the things I love about CW... - Peela 19:56 Jun 2 (0)
• Spelling too, if you like... - siloam 14:39 Jun 2 (0)
• CW covers all those things, but it is a lot richer than even just what it "covers"... - Patty in WA 21:08 Jun 1 (0)

Dictation - Jill 19:06 Jun 1 (5)

• Thanks ladies nt - Jill 9:31 Jun 3 (0)
• It only takes 10-15 minutes once or twice a week here... - Peela 20:17 Jun 2 (0)
• I have my oldest use a mini recorder.... - siloam 14:41 Jun 2 (0)
• ages 11 and 9 - Jill 20:54 Jun 1 (0)
• How old are your children? <nt> - TarponGirl 19:35 Jun 1 (0)

Can I get a review/opinion on A Childs Study of Famous Americans from 3rd grade Calvert? Also History of Art? lm - Stacy in NJ 18:38 Jun 1 (1)

• We have used both! (m) - flpeggy 13:32 Jun 2 (0)

Lamb's book of art...can I have opinions on this book?... - SLB 18:35 Jun 1 (0)

Would a switch from Saxon to Bob Jones Math be a difficult change? - Mommy7 18:27 Jun 1 (0)

For those looking for an online list of Spelling Words (link) - Mel 18:07 Jun 1 (1)

• thanks nt - mom2fourboys 7:58 Jun 2 (0)

MFW, Sonlight & Abeka K programs - Laurus and Veritas 17:50 Jun 1 (6)

• We did Abeka Handbook for Reading, games and copywork...plus FIAR and a little math. It was a fun year!(nt) - Tami 6:04 Jun 2 (0)
• I used Abeka and enjoyed it very much. - Lisa in VA 20:44 Jun 1 (0)
• I haven't used Sonlight, but I'm on my 2nd time through MFW K, and love it! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:44 Jun 1 (1)
  • I agree--MFW is awesome and it uses workbooks sparingly, which I think is a major plus for K. nt - amber in GA 4:53 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: MFW, Sonlight & Abeka K programs - L and V 19:25 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: MFW, Sonlight & Abeka K programs - Donna T. 19:14 Jun 1 (0)

What Math program for 4th grade do you love & why? I need to find something. TIA - Mel 17:40 Jun 1 (15)

• ABeka! :) nt - flpeggy 13:35 Jun 2 (0)
• Saxon... its what we always go back too.... nt - LisaWA 9:58 Jun 2 (0)
• Thanks Ladies! I appreciate your input. (nt) - Mel 8:17 Jun 2 (0)
• Moving With Math. (nt) - Milliemil 6:56 Jun 2 (0)
• If there are 50 math programs out there, you will get 48 different recommendations. - Patty in WA 21:10 Jun 1 (0)
• ABeka :o) nm - Tina in WA 20:21 Jun 1 (0)
• RightStart... Very visual, hands on, and fun! Teaches many strategies for mental computation... Reinforcement through games.. I LOVE IT!!! nt - Misty 19:29 Jun 1 (0)
• It doesn't matter which program you use. Just pick one and use it for several years! Really. You will avoid many issues this way. nt - Ria 18:59 Jun 1 (2)
  • Yep. Or switch very little & not mid-year. Try to finish the book, too. Consistency is key. nt - Belinda 19:02 Jun 1 (1)
    • Total agreement. Do your research and find something that you want to use through at least up to the pre-algebra stage. I wish I would have done this with my oldest. <nt> - TarponGirl 19:38 Jun 1 (0)
• Horizons.....thorough, direct, and minimally spiraled review (as in only about 5 questions.) nt - momof7 17:49 Jun 1 (3)
  • Horizond here also. nt - paradise 5:10 Jun 2 (0)
  • Horizons here, too. No prep for mom, just do the next lesson. nt - Kelli in TN 18:50 Jun 1 (1)
    • The same here--love it. nt - Julie in Austin 19:03 Jun 1 (0)
• MathU See!!! nt - Heather in MI 17:46 Jun 1 (0)

Donna T. or DeeinFL.....? - Allison TX 17:14 Jun 1 (3)

• Thank you both for your help! nt - Allison TX 5:48 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Donna T. or DeeinFL.....? - Donna T. 19:22 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Donna T. or DeeinFL.....? - DeeinFL 17:48 Jun 1 (0)

Okay, please peruse and see what you think of our schedules for 6th and 2nd (and if we've missed something) - Shelly in IL 17:06 Jun 1 (2)

• Second grade looks good (m) - Laura in China 19:17 Jun 1 (1)
  • Oh, they both do sports (2nd is in Hockey and Cross Country, Eldest is in Cross Country (4 miles a pop, can you imagine?) nt - Shelly in IL 19:43 Jun 1 (0)

Can someone link me to Kimber's copywork books on LuLu? - Ann in WA 17:01 Jun 1 (5)

• Here you go. Link Inside:o) - Kimber 17:04 Jun 1 (4)
  • thank you! So there's just the one history cw book now right? m - Ann in WA 17:15 Jun 1 (3)
    • No, See the problem that I've run into is... - Kimber 17:37 Jun 1 (2)
      • BTW, In the books, Watergate wont be spelled water gate. :o) nt - Kimber 17:39 Jun 1 (0)
      • Sorry, That should start "Yes, only one." Modern next. nt - Kimber 17:38 Jun 1 (0)

Ria do you supplement Calvert history? - annbrink 16:59 Jun 1 (4)

• LOL - Ria 18:31 Jun 1 (3)
  • Re: LOL - Sue 19:40 Jun 1 (1)
    • Same school as yours! (m) - Ria 4:41 Jun 2 (0)
  • Re: LOL - annbrink 19:03 Jun 1 (0)

Book Review: Mathematics 6 (aka Russian Math 6) - Jeri 16:46 Jun 1 (1)

• Thanks for the review, Jeri. I'm looking at this for my guy, as well. nm - Stacy in NJ 16:58 Jun 1 (0)

Colleen, you'll like this.... - Nicole M 16:28 Jun 1 (2)

• Send him over! Sounds like a good influence! (nt) - Colleen 16:28 Jun 1 (1)
  • hey, I also meant to ask, did you buy your Rosetta Stone, or does your library have these? - Nicole M 16:32 Jun 1 (0)

We are starting CW Aesop on Monday. Any words of wisdom before we begin? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 16:01 Jun 1 (2)

• Hmmm not it is pretty straight forward, hope you have fun!! - siloam 14:42 Jun 2 (1)
  • not=no, sorry. nt - siloam 14:43 Jun 2 (0)

Is there a program similar to SWR, but in a workbook format that kids could do semi-independently? Or am I dreaming LOL nt - Quiver0f10 16:00 Jun 1 (8)

• A friend of mine with 9 children does SWR like... - Polly 7:47 Jun 2 (1)
  • Sounds fun. I used to have the CD's, maybe we cna go that route again nt - Quiver0f10 12:33 Jun 2 (0)
• I thought How to Teach Spelling was workbook format? - captuhura 18:11 Jun 1 (0)
• I don't know if it's a workbook, but what about Phonetic Zoo?(nt) - Tami 17:13 Jun 1 (1)
  • Not sure, I haven't seen PZ. I will have to take a look nt - Quiver0f10 12:32 Jun 2 (0)
• Yep, dreaming.....I've been looking for one for YEARS! nt - Pensguys 16:20 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: Yep, dreaming.....OMG that would be NICE! nt. - Overwhelmed mommy 16:23 Jun 1 (1)
    • *sigh* Thats what I thought LOL . It was worth a shot nt - Quiver0f10 16:39 Jun 1 (0)

I got my TOG! Anyone want to celebrate with me?nt - siloam 15:50 Jun 1 (8)

• Ya Hoo! I can't wait to order mine! nt - Pensguys 16:21 Jun 1 (4)
  • I hear you, I hope it falls into place soon! nt - siloam 16:49 Jun 1 (3)
    • Oops, I am not copying you, I swear nt - Quiver0f10 17:00 Jun 1 (2)
      • LOL!!! Seems as if there are a few of us! ;) nt - Pensguys 18:05 Jun 1 (0)
      • LOL! Apparently WE think the same. :D nt - siloam 17:50 Jun 1 (0)
• Yay! Have fun pouring through it! nt - Quiver0f10 16:00 Jun 1 (2)
  • Oh I AM! It is structured like I think :D nt - siloam 16:48 Jun 1 (1)
    • I hear you! I love how it's set up and look forward to this year nt - Quiver0f10 16:59 Jun 1 (0)

The L Word - Tim in LA 15:31 Jun 1 (6)

• We have The Cat in the Hat in Latin and also Winnie the Pooh (chapter book) nt - Misty 19:42 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: The L Word - Anne Marie 16:35 Jun 1 (2)
  • hey, I just discovered that if you put Mater Anserina in your shopping basket.... - Nicole M 16:51 Jun 1 (1)
    • Thanks much! - Tim in LA 23:05 Jun 1 (0)
• amazon has lots of fun ones! - katilac 15:57 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: amazon has lots of fun ones! - Julie in MN 17:43 Jun 1 (0)

? for those using Happy Scribe copywork books-m - Ann in WA 15:30 Jun 1 (1)

• What I did. - Closeacademy 4:37 Jun 2 (0)

which are the "intermediate grades" in the US school system? 6 - 8? - Nicole M 15:23 Jun 1 (2)

• Yes, 6-8. nt - Zee 15:41 Jun 1 (1)
  • thanks! - Nicole M 16:12 Jun 1 (0)

I speak French fluently, but I don't seem to be able to find a good curriculum... Any suggestions for a 7 and 9yo?! We tried Power Glide and did not like it... - NathinGermany 14:25 Jun 1 (13)

• French is Fun - Jeanine in TX 18:21 Jun 2 (0)
• Galore Park....m link inside - Patricia in ATL 17:53 Jun 1 (2)
  • OOPS!! Forgot the link. It really is here... - Patricia in ATL 17:55 Jun 1 (1)
    • Patricia, do you know of a US distributor for these? - Nicole M 16:20 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: I speak French fluently, but I don't seem to be able to find a good curriculum... Any suggestions for a 7 and 9yo?! We tried Power Glide and did not like it... - Nan in Mass 17:11 Jun 1 (0)
• Memoria Press is about to release their First Start French... - Trivium Academy 14:29 Jun 1 (7)
  • Does anyone know if there will be additional levels of this program? nt - Robin in Tx 20:01 Jun 1 (0)
  • I am very excited about this program. (m) - Debra in TX 15:19 Jun 1 (5)
    • Memoria Press has no plans for subsequent levels...m - Kelly 15:55 Jun 2 (2)
      • Not true - Danielle 18:08 Jun 2 (1)
        • Glad to hear it...MP told me ONE book. more - Faith 6:08 Jun 3 (0)
    • Re: I am very excited about this program. (m) - Trivium Academy 20:07 Jun 1 (0)
    • I was wondering the same thing -- Jessica, are ya gonna try it? - Nicole M 16:19 Jun 1 (0)

Please check my 4th grade plans; - Julie in KS 14:01 Jun 1 (6)

• Things that we did this year for 4th grade - Laura in China 19:11 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: Things that we did this year for 4th grade - Julie in KS 20:04 Jun 1 (1)
    • A big warning about The First Book of the Recorder - Laura in China 21:10 Jun 1 (0)
• How do you plan on using MFW and Apologia together - Classic Mom 16:55 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: How do you plan on using MFW and Apologia together - Julie in KS 17:55 Jun 1 (0)
• Looks pretty much the same as ours except for typing. Have you considered starting that?? It's a good age. nt - Vkay 14:55 Jun 1 (0)

I almost never used my Horizons math 1 TM. I really wonder if I should bother with Horizons math 2 TM. What are your thoughts? - NathinGermany 14:01 Jun 1 (5)

• I never ordered one and never missed it. nt - Ria 18:32 Jun 1 (0)
• I agree. I didn't really use one until grade 5, and then only to make checking answers easier. nt - kRenee 14:25 Jun 1 (3)
  • What answers?! I can't see any answers in the 1st grade book... Are the answers in the 2nd TM? - NathinGermany 14:30 Jun 1 (2)
    • I don't use mine until 3rd grade for grading. I can do the earlier grades w/o even really thinking about the answers.... - momof7 17:48 Jun 1 (0)
    • Now I feel like a complete idiot!!! I found the answers in the 2nd volume! That would have been helpful if I had found them before lesson 147!!! - NathinGermany 14:44 Jun 1 (0)

Rosetta Stone users - especially those who have fairly young children using the program...(m) - Colleen 13:46 Jun 1 (4)

• I give DS a choice - erica 18:12 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Rosetta Stone users - especially those who have fairly young children using the program...(m) - ballzy 15:18 Jun 1 (2)
  • Yes, I was referring to E4. Sorry I wasn't clear about that.. - ballzy 17:28 Jun 1 (0)
  • Are you referring specifically to exercise E4 in your first paragraph? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 16:07 Jun 1 (0)

Who uses Lingua Biblica from Memoria Press? (m) - Debra in TX 13:38 Jun 1 (3)

• I bought it and returned it, here's why.... - Nicole M 16:11 Jun 1 (2)
  • It was removed from their site for a time. (m) - Debra in TX 16:29 Jun 1 (1)
    • interesting! Will you let us all know how it goes, after you've given it some time? - Nicole M 15:55 Jun 2 (0)

Is it possible to have the baby blues if (m) - mom2fourboys 13:08 Jun 1 (6)

• Yes.... - Kristiana 20:24 Jun 1 (1)
  • God bless, sorry for your loss. <nt> - TarponGirl 21:36 Jun 1 (0)
• A child is a child no matter how small. How devastating, God bless. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:09 Jun 1 (0)
• I agree- I hope you recover when your ready! Any loss of a child early or late is devastating! - Classic Mom 16:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Is it possible to have the baby blues if (m) - Christina in OR 14:44 Jun 1 (0)
• sorry wrong board nt - mom2fourboys 13:09 Jun 1 (0)

Are there any good spelling programs that have dictation sentences prepared? - Overwhelmed mommy 12:48 Jun 1 (17)

• Re: Thanks to all of you there are so many good choices, I'm overwhelmed! ;) Corny but true! Seriously, thanks for the repliesnt. - Overwhelmed mommy 23:26 Jun 1 (0)
• ABEKA - JenB 19:47 Jun 1 (0)
• There is one called Spelling Wisdom. nt - Heather in VA 19:38 Jun 1 (0)
• All About Spelling does. Queen Homeschool's spelling is based on dictation. NM - Polly 18:25 Jun 1 (0)
• Spelling Plus has a book with dictation sentences that goes with the program... - Pat in MI 17:48 Jun 1 (4)
  • We're using that one right now... - erica 18:14 Jun 1 (0)
  • Oops! the link didn't work... - Pat in MI 17:52 Jun 1 (2)
    • Okay, here it is really... - Pat in MI 17:56 Jun 1 (1)
      • Re: Oh thanks, I'll take a look! nt. - Overwhelmed mommy 18:31 Jun 1 (0)
• Spelling Workout, in the TM nt - Chris in VA 14:55 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: Spelling Workout, in the TM nt - Overwhelmed mommy 15:32 Jun 1 (0)
• How to Teach Spelling w/How to Spell workbooks -nt - Kathie in Va 14:06 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: How to Teach Spelling w/How to Spell workbooks -nt - Overwhelmed mommy 15:26 Jun 1 (1)
    • You can get by without the workbooks, but I needed them...m. - Julieofsardis 20:24 Jun 1 (0)
• SWR with the Wise guide. We love it!nt - lisa in ohio 12:58 Jun 1 (2)
  • Gosh only all of them huh? What do I need to use SWR ? - Overwhelmed mommy 15:23 Jun 1 (1)
    • Re: Gosh only all of them huh? What do I need to use SWR ? - lisa in ohio 21:02 Jun 1 (0)

I received my Classical Conversations TW today and I've very impressed, but I have a question. - DawnUk 12:36 Jun 1 (2)

• Some were songs and some were spoken.....m - Magnolia 16:25 Jun 1 (0)
• They are songs. Yes it is helpful but I don't like to do the skipcounting to music...m - Pensguys 12:50 Jun 1 (0)

Jessica from Trivium Academy...You've inspired me! - Heather in MI 12:25 Jun 1 (13)

• Wow! I wish I had that last year for my kids. :o) nt - Kimber 16:40 Jun 1 (1)
  • Well, I wouldn't have it now if it weren't for all your hard work! nt - Heather in MI 16:46 Jun 1 (0)
• Congratulations! And also, (m) - MelissaM in NC 13:36 Jun 1 (2)
  • Oh, and one more question...(m) - MelissaM in NC 13:37 Jun 1 (1)
    • Here is a link... - Heather in MI 14:15 Jun 1 (0)
• Kudos to you! - Jean in CA 13:32 Jun 1 (0)
• Of course, you will be posting the ENTIRE thing online, so we may all benefit from your inspiration...lol! nt - Chris in VA 12:30 Jun 1 (6)
  • I think I would step on some copyright toes if I did that but I'll tell you how I did it if you want. nt - Heather in MI 16:47 Jun 1 (1)
    • Yes, that's why I couldn't share my teacher files-copyright. nt - Trivium Academy 20:11 Jun 1 (0)
  • Yes, and that would truly be a "pulling a Jessica"! I'm so happy for you Heather! - Trivium Academy 14:35 Jun 1 (3)
    • I know you've taken some heat for it but.... - Heather in MI 16:53 Jun 1 (2)
      • Yeah, that is *totally* ridiculous! We love you just the way you are! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 20:18 Jun 1 (0)
      • I think the most important thing is providing what you feel is best for your child. - Trivium Academy 20:10 Jun 1 (0)

Should I buy the worksheets and tests that go along with Rod and Staff English 2, 4 and 5 or is it more money for me to spend? - NathinGermay 11:58 Jun 1 (8)

• We use both because the kids like them. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:15 Jun 1 (0)
• You don't need the tests; you don't really need the worksheets, either, but they're more useful than the tests. nt - Ellie 19:39 Jun 1 (0)
• Doesn't matter. - Lolly 12:29 Jun 1 (3)
  • I think they are nice since we did the lessons mostly orally, plus they are pretty inexpensive. <nt> - TarponGirl 13:29 Jun 1 (2)
    • inexpensive - yes.... - nutmeg 13:55 Jun 1 (1)
      • Totally worth it if you would even consider typing up your own! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 20:20 Jun 1 (0)
• Yes. I would say definitely for levels 4 and 5. (m) - Lynn in WI 12:04 Jun 1 (0)
• I have found the worksheets to be a very useful supplement - KPM 12:00 Jun 1 (0)

Colleen, thanks for your help......... - hopscotch 11:39 Jun 1 (1)

• You're welcome! (nt) - Colleen 13:47 Jun 1 (0)

Could someone please hold my hand through this first week of CW Homer? - LilyK 11:27 Jun 1 (8)

• Thank you everybody for your input! nt - LilyK 14:11 Jun 1 (0)
• I'm very new at this, but I'll try to help.... - RhondaM. 12:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Basic philosophy . . . - Jackie in AR 12:00 Jun 1 (0)
• Like Stephanie said, dictation is described in the core (p. 82). Also, having the instructor's guide helps because it lists the core page numbers. nt - karenciavo 11:50 Jun 1 (0)
• I'm not an expert, but here's how we do it.... - Michelle in AL 11:50 Jun 1 (0)
• Have you read the Core Book? (m) - Stephanie not in TX 11:39 Jun 1 (2)
  • Does the core book say "Core" on it? m - LilyK 13:45 Jun 1 (1)
    • You have the correct one. nt - Pensguys 13:47 Jun 1 (0)

ALEKS - Cindy 10:49 Jun 1 (2)

• We are using it as a last-ditch effort to teach geometry to our ds, who hates math. - Chris in VA 12:32 Jun 1 (1)
  • If you stick with the program, and use it as your main program, you will find that there is more repetition of (more) - LSC 17:55 Jun 1 (0)

Science questions for 7th grader - Suzy 10:37 Jun 1 (8)

• What about Exploration Education? (LINK) - Mel 17:44 Jun 1 (0)
• Why did he struggle so much? Was it difficulty, or did he just not like it? I'm asking because... - Dayle in Guatemala 10:45 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: Why did he struggle so much? Was it difficulty, or did he just not like it? I'm asking because... - Suzy 11:12 Jun 1 (1)
    • A couple of things... - Dayle in Guatemala 13:37 Jun 1 (0)
• I'd stick with the Apologia (m) - Ria 10:44 Jun 1 (1)
  • ditto nt - paradise 5:19 Jun 2 (0)
• we personally love BJU and are doing the new 7 grade for next year! - Lyn 10:43 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: we personally love BJU and are doing the new 7 grade for next year! - Suzy 11:48 Jun 1 (0)

Generally speaking, what's been your experience with the speed of Amazon's super saver shipping? (more) - MamaPapa 10:08 Jun 1 (21)

• Last week I ordered the Dictionary and Thesaurus that was recommended on this board. It was shipped the next day and I received it two days later. If you check the box that says you want to wait til it's all in stock before any ships you are risking a much longer wait. nt - Praisefor3 4:58 Jun 3 (0)
• I've used the super saver shipping twice - the first time it was 4 weeks and the 2nd time it was 6 weeks (nt) - AngieW in Texas 10:48 Jun 2 (0)
• I've always got my stuff WAY earlier than Amazon said I should!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:26 Jun 1 (1)
  • Ditto ~ nt - Deborah 5:56 Jun 2 (0)
• When it first came out, it was great... now it holds my order back about one week on a regular basis! <nt> - TarponGirl 20:22 Jun 1 (0)
• I love it. It worth waiting a couple days longer to get the free shipping. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:21 Jun 1 (0)
• Twice it's taken so long that I changed my mind and cancelled the order. - Rhonda in TX 19:54 Jun 1 (0)
• I usually get the super savers within a week. Occasionally it does take longer, but not often. nt - Michelle T 13:32 Jun 1 (0)
• my free shipping items used to be fast leaving the warehouse - Dawn K 12:48 Jun 1 (0)
• it definately varies. Frequently it's probably as fast as regular shipping, and they still ship priority to my APO address. But occasionally it takes a few weeks before they ship the book-- once a month! nt - DawnUK 12:27 Jun 1 (0)
• Thanks, everyone. I guess I'll just take my chances rather than reorder and pay shipping to (maybe) get it sooner! nt - MamaPapa 11:49 Jun 1 (0)
• Usually I order, it ships in about 2 days and I get it about 2 days later. nt - siloam 10:53 Jun 1 (0)
• Recently I've found they wait a week to ship the super savers - CarlaNY 10:37 Jun 1 (2)
  • Mine too....I figure they are punishing me for using the free trial of the Prime, LOL! NT - Tammy 11:23 Jun 1 (0)
  • This is my usual experience also. nt - ali in Oregon 11:13 Jun 1 (0)
• Please see my other question here just under JanOH's response! nt - MamaPapa 10:23 Jun 1 (0)
• Usually two or three days here also. Sometimes I get the package before the email saying it's been shipped (nt) - JanOH 10:13 Jun 1 (2)
  • Does that mean 2-3 days from when you order it or from the date they say it will ship (in this case, the 6th)? nt - MamaPapa 10:22 Jun 1 (1)
    • Re: Does that mean 2-3 days from when you order it or from the date they say it will ship (in this case, the 6th)? nt - JanOH 10:34 Jun 1 (0)
• I also get mine in 2 - 3 days...usually 2 - Lorri 10:10 Jun 1 (1)
  • If I order something on Monday...I normally have it on Wed or Thurs - Lorri 10:44 Jun 1 (0)

Hi Ria.....another Science Question Puhleeze :) - Fay up North 9:28 Jun 1 (3)

• Well, I'm not Ria, but I may be of help too - Dawn K 13:04 Jun 1 (0)
• LOL! I think I'd love to snoop through your school room, too! - Ria 9:55 Jun 1 (1)
  • Your welcome to come over anytime : ), I think I'll grab the stuff and start with some planning. Thanks!!! nt. - Fay up North 10:17 Jun 1 (0)

Ria, I placed my order for lab equipment! Yay!... - Deece in MN 9:25 Jun 1 (1)

• It sounds like you are going to have a blast! Let me know how it goes! nt - Ria 9:53 Jun 1 (0)

Alternating with Shurley to cement parts of speech...improved your dc's diagramming skills? - Magic Wand 9:20 Jun 1 (8)

• I can't even begin to tell you how easy the parts of speech - Fay up North 9:36 Jun 1 (7)
  • How many times per week do you use it? - Magic Wand 9:53 Jun 1 (6)
    • Okay I am looking at the TM for grade 4 - Fay Up North 10:26 Jun 1 (5)
      • Thanks, very helpful...another question.. - Magic Wand 10:57 Jun 1 (1)
        • My 3 kiddos are 2 years apart in "school age" - Fay up North 11:25 Jun 1 (0)
      • I'm about to order Shurley 3, but I see Rainbow has a Practice SET and a Practice BOOKLET (more) - MamaPapa 10:35 Jun 1 (2)
        • Yes the set is the TM,CD and Student Workbook the Practice Booklet is the Sentences from each Chapter so yes, get that :) nt - Fay Up North 10:45 Jun 1 (1)
          • Thanks! nt - MamaPapa 11:22 Jun 1 (0)

Lh: curious about your post below re: balance and sports skills..... - Rhondabee 8:56 Jun 1 (2)

• These "skills" courses are available on the local market here. But if not in your locale, maybe in - Lh 15:58 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Rhondabee 16:57 Jun 1 (0)

Colleen, thank you.... (m) - TarponGirl 8:54 Jun 1 (1)

• You're welcome! (nt) - Colleen 13:49 Jun 1 (0)

Just wanted to tell you what I've decided about for Latin (post LC2) and History (in my quest for TOG)... - Shelly in IL 8:51 Jun 1 (0)

Are PLL and Queen Language Lessons similar? Any opinions of the Queen products? nm - Allison TX 8:39 Jun 1 (5)

• I've used PLL and one book in the LL series... - Donna T. 16:25 Jun 1 (2)
  • another question, please - TNLisa 16:33 Jun 2 (1)
    • I have LL for the Elementary Child volume 2 and there is no diagramming.. - DeeinFL 10:38 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: Are PLL and Queen Language Lessons similar? Any opinions of the Queen products? nm - DeeinFL 12:06 Jun 1 (0)
• Same question please??nt. - Barbra 9:39 Jun 1 (0)

Anyone ever attended the Logos Teacher Training? nt - yvonne in ca 8:34 Jun 1 (0)

Does anyone use Grapevine Bible Studies? - JanOH 8:30 Jun 1 (2)

• I bought that because it sounded so good in the Timberdoodle catalog. But I'm pretty sure I will never use it, but we'll see. (m) - Kimandtheboys 6:10 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks, Kim. It looks like not many here are using it :) (nt) - JanOH 11:18 Jun 2 (0)

Trying to decide on which Bible course for 8yo son... - Jan in Utah 8:15 Jun 1 (4)

• For that age, my far and above favorite is Rod and Staff 3.(nt) - Tami 16:41 Jun 1 (0)
• Have you looked at Bible for Children from Classical Academic press? nt - Heather in VA 10:08 Jun 1 (0)
• Bible.... (m) - TarponGirl 9:03 Jun 1 (0)
• Which level of SL Bible? - siloam 8:47 Jun 1 (0)

I've got a SWR primary learning log that is new, if someone needs it, - Magic Wand 8:10 Jun 1 (11)

• So I went ahead and ordered AAS 1 for my 10, 8, and 6 yo dc. - Ida 12:25 Jun 1 (2)
  • Because SWR does have built in review - Fay up North 12:46 Jun 1 (0)
  • Meant to put this under the AAS sub-post. nt. - Ida 12:26 Jun 1 (0)
• Are you staying with SWR or using AAS???? nt - Fay up North 9:08 Jun 1 (5)
  • Both of my girls are beyond the current levels of AAS... - Magic Wand 9:16 Jun 1 (4)
    • You know.. - Fay up North 9:44 Jun 1 (2)
      • Oh, I'm right there... - Magic Wand 9:56 Jun 1 (1)
        • I am thinking of only using the tiles and the filing - Fay up North 11:37 Jun 1 (0)
    • Forgot to say... - Magic Wand 9:16 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: I've got a SWR primary learning log that is new, if someone needs it, - captuhura 8:19 Jun 1 (1)
  • Yes, an address would prove helpful...inside...sorry. - Magic Wand 9:13 Jun 1 (0)

GWG 3: We are towards the end and my dd is hit and miss with diagramming. Should we pause or....m - Vkay 7:55 Jun 1 (3)

• Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will take both of your advice. :-) nt - Vkay 8:33 Jun 2 (0)
• This happens with my DD in 4th using GWG 4. I I think... - Lee 21:22 Jun 1 (0)
• I had one finish GWG 3 and the other complete GWG 4 this year...my thoughts... - Magic Wand 8:07 Jun 1 (0)

Combining SL 5 with WP Children around the World. Will I miss the rest of SL? - Shannon 7:38 Jun 1 (4)

• Re: Combining SL 5 with WP Children around the World. Will I miss the rest of SL? - Nancy 19:29 Jun 1 (0)
• I am using AS 1 and AW with a 3rd, 1st and K student.... - siloam 8:51 Jun 1 (0)
• I don't know about WP, but... - Laura in CT 8:06 Jun 1 (1)
  • Agreed, 100%. (nt) - Colleen 8:32 Jun 1 (0)

Looking for an art curriculum for 13 yr ds...who loves to draw.....more - Lorri 7:34 Jun 1 (7)

• For a 13yo, I would look at Artistic Pursuits Junior High... - Nan in Mass 8:33 Jun 1 (5)
  • Is Draw Squad by Mark Kistler? I don't think I have seen this before - Lorri 10:34 Jun 1 (4)
    • Ok...I searched a bit...do I want to look at 3D Imagination?? or the books - Lorri 10:45 Jun 1 (3)
      • Draw Squad is the first one in the series... - Nan in Mass 10:56 Jun 1 (2)
        • Thank you so much Nan...would you mind looking..... - Lorri 11:09 Jun 1 (1)
          • Yes, that is the one. Have fun! nm - Nan in Mass 17:15 Jun 1 (0)
• I have Feed My Sheep... - MIch elle 7:58 Jun 1 (0)

SOTW 1 activities........was there anything that did not work out or you would change.....ie. the mummy chicken? thanks. nt - Amber 7:17 Jun 1 (5)

• Re: Thanks! We're looking forward to rolling up our sleeves! nt - Amber 8:52 Jun 2 (0)
• I did most of the work on the chicken (more) - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale (in CA) 21:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Decided to wait on bigger projects - JenB 19:54 Jun 1 (0)
• The mummified chicken was the high light of the year. Everything - SPH 18:48 Jun 1 (0)
• the mummy was the best, lol! we liked all the activities that we did, but it was a few years ago and i know we didn't do allll of them. Have fun! nt - Peek a Boo 15:31 Jun 1 (0)

anyone using Writing Tales? Love it, hate it? - Overwhelmed mommy :o) 6:35 Jun 1 (4)

• Oops, I just realized I didn't answer most of your questions.... - ballzy 14:10 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: Oops, I just realized I didn't answer .....Thanks again, it sounds kind of perfect. I have reluctant writers here too. nt. - Overwhelmed mommy 23:36 Jun 1 (0)
• My ds 8, just started using it. We are on lesson 3, and he really likes it. - ballzy 9:28 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: My ds 8, just started using it. We are on lesson 3, and he really likes it. - Overwhelmed mommy :o) 9:32 Jun 1 (0)

I have a few questions about Classical Conversations m... - All4Him 6:27 Jun 1 (14)

• I'm finishing my 3rd cycle of CC with my son this year .. - LisaL 18:26 Jun 1 (4)
  • I have a question (If this is not already too far down the board) -m - Kathie in VA 6:01 Jun 3 (2)
    • Kathie .. - LisaL 16:38 Jun 3 (1)
      • Thank you -m - Kathie in VA 19:40 Jun 4 (0)
  • Big Help! Thank you LisaL! nt - All4Him 19:43 Jun 1 (0)
• Here's what we are doing.... - guatmom 10:50 Jun 1 (1)
  • Very interesting! I agree it seems like it would be overload to try to do it all m... - All4Him 12:02 Jun 1 (0)
• Well, we did do ancients last year along with CC, but... - Pensguys 7:11 Jun 1 (6)
  • Pensguys, if you do it on your own, are you buying the cd-rom guide from them? nt - All4Him 7:14 Jun 1 (5)
    • We are also doing it on our own this coming year...m - Magnolia 9:06 Jun 1 (4)
      • I'm thinking about it......the only thing is that I'm not going to have ds do all of the history sentences....m - Pensguys 13:22 Jun 1 (2)
        • Cycle 1's powerpoint cd had each....m - Magnolia 15:26 Jun 1 (1)
          • Thanks, no I didn't get the pp last year...I did look at it though but didn't get it. n - Pensguys 16:33 Jun 1 (0)
      • Sorry, my error, I meant the Powerpoint cd. :o) Thanks so much for your input! nt - All4Him 10:20 Jun 1 (0)

Which pronunciation for Latin? How do you decide? I've - Staci in WA 6:20 Jun 1 (8)

• I didn't choose a pronounciation, but rather decided on the programs I wanted to use (Minimus, LFC), therefore we will be doing classical. nt - WABeth 14:31 Jun 1 (0)
• Follow up ? Which would help better when it comes to learning another language ie. Spanish? Or does it matter? nt - Staci in WA 10:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Which pronunciation for Latin? How do you decide? I've - Jennifer in Ohio 10:07 Jun 1 (0)
• If you're dc will be doing any choral singing, you may want to choose the ecclesiastical method... - Julie in GA 7:39 Jun 1 (0)
• We chose ecclesiastical, but only because... - Laura in CT 6:56 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Which pronunciation for Latin? How do you decide? I've - Gina in Roanoke 6:55 Jun 1 (1)
  • This is us too - Christina in OR 7:32 Jun 1 (0)
• What helped me choose.... - April in VA 6:50 Jun 1 (0)

Does anyone know of a booklist that warns you about content? My dd - Kimber 6:18 Jun 1 (9)

• Wow, these are great resources. I'll be keeping these links to check out books. Thanks a bunch. nt - Kimber 16:23 Jun 1 (0)
• I read that one aloud so I could alter some of the language..... - hopscotch 10:58 Jun 1 (1)
  • That would have been a great exercise for us. But, because of my ignorance, I missed the opportunity. We did do it afterwards though. nt - Kimber 16:33 Jun 1 (0)
• I use Facts on Fiction and Book Angles. Link inside. - Daisy 8:16 Jun 1 (0)
• I happened to read that one in advance and was glad I did. sm - Zee 8:10 Jun 1 (0)
• Have you seen the site "Facts on Fiction"? - Rhonda in TX 7:25 Jun 1 (2)
  • Yes, thank you! Just yesterday at Barnes & Noble, I wondered whether certain books were appropriate for my 8y/o and I see the books listed here. nt - Kim in MO 11:58 Jun 1 (0)
  • Thank you for posting this. nt - Zee 8:04 Jun 1 (0)
• I mostly check reviews on amazon and on commonsensemedia. (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:51 Jun 1 (0)

Does anyone know of a site that list major and minor people of the bible? Thanks. nt - Closeacademy 6:18 Jun 1 (1)

• Ignore this. My friend found what she needed. Thanks. nt - Closeacademy 13:21 Jun 1 (0)

What do you do with things you don't want to teach? - K&R's Mom 5:44 Jun 1 (30)

• Dinosaurs and bugs are easily "taught" by books and videos. - Cindyg 19:40 Jun 1 (0)
• I teach it anyway or find a class.(nt) - Tami 17:46 Jun 1 (0)
• When they can't yet read enough--that's why I know far more about flight than I ever thought I'd want to know. nt - Karin 14:07 Jun 1 (0)
• You teach 'em... just finished lining up my summer unit study on dinosaurs for ds5. Do I care? No. Does he? Apparently! nt - Kay in Cal 9:26 Jun 1 (0)
• Hmmm. I don't want to clean the toilet either but its part of the job. LOL. nt - Daisy 8:17 Jun 1 (6)
  • Bite your tongue! That's what kids are for!! nt - Ria (just kidding!) 8:18 Jun 1 (5)
    • I did start having my DS5 clean the toilet after his misfires. A drastic improvement in aim soon followed. nt - Daisy 11:19 Jun 1 (3)
      • I did that to my HUSBAND when I was 8 mo. preg and he kept missing. Drastic--and permanent--improvement followed. nt - Reya 18:24 Jun 1 (0)
      • Yep! I know what you mean. We have five sons and they've all met the toilet brush! nt - Ria 11:35 Jun 1 (1)
        • My son loves cleaning the toilett.--no improvment in aim. nt - Susie in CA 13:10 Jun 1 (0)
    • Snicker snicker, I really do have my 8 yr old clean the toilet!! Of course I have to "redo the cleaning" half the time:)..nt - Alison in KY 10:33 Jun 1 (0)
• That's great - that's a perfect age to start teaching independent interests/ passions (m) - angela in ohio 7:43 Jun 1 (0)
• I'd probably start with some library books about dinosaurs, and bugs if she's interested. (m - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:18 Jun 1 (0)
• Whoa--this really freaked me out!! LOL! nt - aubrey 7:05 Jun 1 (1)
  • Oh, and btw, I find that teaching something often creates interest... - aubrey 9:22 Jun 1 (0)
• Suck it up and get good resources that will light it up for me. nt - Laura in CT 6:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Usually I teach it anyway; otherwise library books, videos..... - Laura in China 6:51 Jun 1 (0)
• Well if it is about bugs or something... - Nan in Mass 6:46 Jun 1 (0)
• my 2 cents - Dawn K 6:33 Jun 1 (0)
• I try to get interested. - Jenny in Florida 6:33 Jun 1 (0)
• Neither of my boys had even a passing interest in dinosaurs. m - Stacy in NJ 6:29 Jun 1 (0)
• Assign independent reading . . - Lh 6:28 Jun 1 (0)
• I agree with others that you can't skip stuff just 'cause you don't find it interesting, and you want to grab hold of that "spark", but sometimes there are ways to cheat, lol... - abbeyej 6:15 Jun 1 (0)
• yes, teach it anyway but make it as teacher friendly adn fun as possible tn - HollyDay 6:15 Jun 1 (0)
• Maybe look for museum and science exhibits you can take advantage of. Kids can learn a lot from hands on exhibits. nt - WABeth 6:15 Jun 1 (0)
• Teach them anyway. Not an option...it's part and parcel of being an educator. nt - Ria 6:08 Jun 1 (0)
• Well....I have 2 different reactions to your question..... - momof7 5:55 Jun 1 (2)
  • This is my response as well. Some things just have to happen - but some things don't nt - Heather in VA 7:42 Jun 1 (1)
    • I agree with this as well.nt - siloam 8:55 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: What do you do with things you don't want to teach? - Trivium Academy 5:50 Jun 1 (0)

Questions for New York homeschoolers. (M) - one_l_michele 5:28 Jun 1 (6)

• Re: Questions for New York homeschoolers. (M) - Maura in NY 18:35 Jun 1 (1)
  • We are headed to the Syracuse area. (M) - one_l_michele 18:52 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Questions for New York homeschoolers. (M) - Sabrina in NY 18:28 Jun 1 (0)
• I am teaching world history - CarlaNY 8:58 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Questions for New York homeschoolers. (M) - Owl 7:42 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Questions for New York homeschoolers. (M) - NYSue 7:12 Jun 1 (0)

FloridaLisa, I commented on "Penny Candy" below. nt - Kathy in MD 5:27 Jun 1 (0)

Pssst.... Reya..... - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:23 Jun 1 (4)

• You're welcome! - Reya 11:37 Jun 1 (3)
  • Can I ask you a question about RightStart? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:27 Jun 1 (2)
    • Hehe. I don't have the Allen book. - Reya 20:13 Jun 1 (1)
      • Thank you again - (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 9:19 Jun 2 (0)

Right Start geometry, for what grade is this intended? (more) - Kelli in TN 5:19 Jun 1 (2)

• That Geo course has no proofs so I think it would be a fun thing to do.... - Pensguys 7:12 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thank you, I worried that he might be too old for it...... - Kelli in TN 10:22 Jun 1 (0)

Anyone use Notgrass for History: Exploring Tennessee, Exploring Georgia - paradise 5:18 Jun 1 (2)

• I have used the TN History (the older version) and am currently using the World History..... - Kelli in TN 5:24 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thanks so much - paradise 7:17 Jun 1 (0)

Nan in Mass-I answered your question about Singapore biology waaay below. nt - Catherine 4:58 Jun 1 (1)

• Thank you. nm - Nan in Mass 6:48 Jun 1 (0)

Ria.. I need some advice - six meadows 4:34 Jun 1 (2)

• A few thoughts... - Ria 5:20 Jun 1 (1)
  • ok, ...good - six meadows 5:30 Jun 1 (0)

Karenciavo, are you still following the same schedule as before with TOG (m) - Maury 4:00 Jun 1 (1)

• Thank you. Pretty much the same schedule... - karenciavo 6:02 Jun 1 (0)

What kind of schedule do you use to complete SOTW 1? sm - gandpsmommy 3:33 Jun 1 (9)

• We go long in that rotation [ancients] - Lh 6:31 Jun 1 (0)
• Here is how we approach SOTW (m) - WABeth 6:26 Jun 1 (0)
• Lots of supplemental books and two years is what worked for us! nt - lovemykids 5:50 Jun 1 (0)
• We do a chapter a week... - Arch At Home 5:44 Jun 1 (0)
• You'll find what works best for you (m) - Trivium Academy 5:07 Jun 1 (0)
• We finished it in about one semester. Dd (first grade) lovd it so much she almost couldn't get enough! nt - Tracy in Ky 5:03 Jun 1 (0)
• Link for Bible schedule inside. - Corb 4:15 Jun 1 (1)
  • trying again. - Corb 4:16 Jun 1 (0)
• We're more a reading kind of family - Laura in China 3:54 Jun 1 (0)

SOTW 3 CD set, What is up with it? - Arch At Home 2:40 Jun 1 (6)

• According to Amazon, it ships in 1-2 days... (link only) - abbeyej 3:05 Jun 1 (5)
  • That is weird... - Arch At Home 5:38 Jun 1 (4)
    • In what way have you been trying to return it? - abbeyej 5:57 Jun 1 (3)
      • I went through Amazon... - Arch At Home 7:00 Jun 1 (2)
        • There are some problems with the SOTW listings at Amazon, so I'd make sure they have the correct ISBN for what you want... - abbeyej 7:20 Jun 1 (1)
          • BTW... - abbeyej 7:21 Jun 1 (0)

hopscotch (Echomom), replying to your Sonlight questions...(m) - Colleen 0:45 Jun 1 (0)

TarponGirl/Amy, thoughts on using Sonlight with your 4th and 1st grade boys...(m) - Colleen 0:27 Jun 1 (2)

• Thanks, Colleen! I posted more above, no questions.. just rambling! :) (m) - TarponGirl 12:45 Jun 1 (1)
  • Oops, the above post has no further text. <nt> - TarponGirl 12:46 Jun 1 (0)

Pster - your post is buried wayyyyy down there - but I have 7, 5 and 4 yos too. - earlybird mom 23:28 May 31 (1)

• What works for my 3, 5, and 7 is as much prep as possible... - Arch At Home 2:52 Jun 1 (0)

Looking for feedback about Calvert Math and MCP Math (5th grade level) If you've used, please review. TIA! nt - StacyTea 23:15 May 31 (4)

• Youngest ds finished MCP Math E this year... - Deb in PA 5:45 Jun 1 (0)
• We've used Calvert for the past three years, along w/ Singapore (m) - Ria 4:05 Jun 1 (0)
• That should say: If you've used either program please review. nt - StacyTea 23:17 May 31 (1)
  • My oldest three have all used Calvert Math - AK 3:56 Jun 1 (0)

Debbie in Austin, re Singapore Math 5...(m) - Colleen 23:05 May 31 (3)

• Here's what I'm thinking... - Debbie in Austin 8:29 Jun 1 (2)
  • Debbie in Austin, did you know there's an AustinWTM group? - AngieW in Texas 10:54 Jun 2 (0)
  • This sounds like a good plan, Debbie. (nt) - Colleen 13:50 Jun 1 (0)

Is it true that Veritas Press Curriculum is for the highly gifted/accelerated student? If so, why?? nt - CLS 22:12 May 31 (5)

• No. I've never heard that. - Ria 5:22 Jun 1 (0)
• I'm thinking reading level... - Shelly in IL 5:13 Jun 1 (0)
• I suppose it's all in the eyes of the beholder. (nt) - Colleen 22:41 May 31 (0)
• I asked them about that one time when I called... - OhElizabeth 22:33 May 31 (1)
  • Oops... - OhElizabeth 22:34 May 31 (0)

If you are using The latin Road to English Grammar, do you like it? Why?nt - lisa in ohio 22:07 May 31 (3)

• We like it just fine - we don't notebook - Monica in Texas 10:07 Jun 1 (0)
• It made me want to put my head through a wall..... - Kelli in TN 5:15 Jun 1 (1)
  • Poor Kelly! Someone on this board called it the Latin Road to Great Despair. nft - unsinkable 6:15 Jun 1 (0)

Is anyone using the Rosetta Stone homeschool edition - any language? - Christy in CO 21:15 May 31 (1)

• We use the workbook... - Midwest Momma 5:58 Jun 1 (0)

What can you tell me about Famous Men of Greece/Rome Greenleaf Guides - Dawn K 21:00 May 31 (1)

• I have Famous Men of Rome - HollyDay 5:38 Jun 1 (0)

Since Latin is the subject of the moment: Latin for Children- any reviews? - Shannon 20:45 May 31 (3)

• We are just getting started - Christina in OR 7:43 Jun 1 (0)
• we used it last year - HollyDay 6:13 Jun 1 (0)
• Here's a bunch of WTMer reviews you can start with (link only) - Susan in SoCal 20:54 May 31 (0)

I'm trying to pull together my own science curr. for my ds9 and I need... - Dayle in Guatemala 20:41 May 31 (5)

• Re: I'm trying to pull together my own science curr. for my ds9 and I need... - carlyincali 22:28 Jun 2 (0)
• Try these... - kRenee 14:23 Jun 1 (0)
• I like these: - Dawn K 7:13 Jun 1 (0)
• I'd go for a reference book like the Usborne Science Ency. nm - Stacy in NJ 20:52 May 31 (1)
  • Here's a link. - Stacy in NJ 20:55 May 31 (0)

Susan in SoCal, anyone, Bueller? Wondering if I should just skip Minimus with dd7 1/2 and go straight to Lively Latin. (more) - MamaPapa 20:14 May 31 (2)

• Y'know, I like Minimus as a fun comic-y style book to have laying around the house... - Susan in SoCal 20:38 May 31 (1)
  • Thanks so much, Susan! nt - MamaPapa 6:32 Jun 1 (0)

Just for fun -- list curriculum that was temporarily "hot" m - profmom 20:06 May 31 (16)

• Spelling Power... - Greta Lea:) 8:56 Jun 1 (1)
  • Hmmm, I use it and love it. I know lots of other veteran hsers that use it,too. :) nt - Belinda 9:47 Jun 1 (0)
• Professor B Math nt. - Michelle in GA 5:15 Jun 1 (0)
• A World of Adventure. what happened to that??? nt - Shari 4:54 Jun 1 (1)
  • Oh yeah! I forgot about them! nt. - Heather in MI 7:32 Jun 1 (0)
• Homeschooling with Feng Shui - 5wolfcubs 22:46 May 31 (2)
  • LOL! You got me! nt - LSC 8:41 Jun 2 (0)
  • LOL! nt - Julie in MN 7:12 Jun 1 (0)
• Konos. nt - Luann in ID 20:35 May 31 (0)
• Nebel's elementary Education. nt - Stephanie not in TX 20:29 May 31 (3)
  • That's too bad, because it's an excellent plan for science. It's just developed to curriculum level. nt - Kathy in MD 12:24 Jun 1 (1)
    • OOops. I meant to say it's just NOT developed. nt - Kathy in MD 14:08 Jun 1 (0)
  • I was just going to say that! nt - Cindyg 20:45 May 31 (0)
• Switched on Schoolhouse...double yuck. nt - Heather in MI 20:28 May 31 (0)
• Power-Glide. Yuck. What a bomb. nt - Cindyg 20:08 May 31 (1)
  • Yep, what a waste of money. nt - Belinda 10:21 Jun 1 (0)

Virginia Heather - here's what I know so far about Scholars.... - Heather in VA 19:54 May 31 (1)

• Wow! That does help, Heather... thanks so much!!! (nt) - Virginia Heather 12:43 Jun 1 (0)

Lifepacs - anyone use them & like them? if so, what grades & subjects. TIA - mel 19:31 May 31 (2)

• 3rd grade Bible was extrememly light..... - April in VA 6:53 Jun 1 (0)
• Yuk. There are WAY better curriculums out there: Christian Light, Rod and Staff or even ACE... - Tami 5:22 Jun 1 (0)

remote Rosetta Stone rumour - christine 19:10 May 31 (9)

• All Texas residents can get it free through the Hurst library. This is our consolation prize since we can't get United Streaming through the public schools. - Cindyg 20:12 May 31 (2)
  • I did *not* know this. How very cool. :-) nt - Jami in TX 8:35 Jun 1 (0)
  • Thank you!!! nt - aubrey 7:08 Jun 1 (0)
• I heard you could buy one through Chatanooga Public Library but I also found out... - Daisy 19:17 May 31 (5)
  • I'm using it through a NJ library. I had the same questions so I called RS and they said the library version was the same as the version you buy for $200. There is even a place you can download and print the workbook. They were very good about answering question even though I am only using a library free version. nt - Renthead Mommy 4:42 Jun 1 (2)
    • Huh. Maybe the individual library has the option of what they purchase?? nt - Daisy 8:20 Jun 1 (1)
      • or maybe the person I talked to at Rosetta didn't have a clue. LOL. nt - Daisy 8:21 Jun 1 (0)
  • Many different libraries offer it free. Our library does. - momof7 19:23 May 31 (1)
    • both of these were helpful, thanks..... - christine 19:49 May 31 (0)

? about Mystery of History audio book - Dawn K 19:05 May 31 (8)

• We have Volume I Audio CD's and have enjoyed them. (nt) - Mel 19:36 May 31 (0)
• My son listens to SOTW 1 - 3 over and over again, too.. - LisaL 19:25 May 31 (3)
  • oh, and I just bought him the first Our Island Story on CD as well. - Dawn K 19:39 May 31 (0)
  • thanks for your input and the other suggestion - Dawn K 19:37 May 31 (1)
    • You might like A Little History of the World audio CD. link inside. - Stacy in NJ 20:32 May 31 (0)
• We use both SOTW and MOH audio tapes together and my children love them both. :o) nm - Tina in WA 19:24 May 31 (2)
  • Re: We use both SOTW and MOH audio tapes together and my children love them both. :o) nm - Owl 22:07 May 31 (1)
    • No, that is a typo... Sorry about that.. audio cd's :o) nm - Tina in WA 0:55 Jun 1 (0)

My Pals Science, R.E.A.L Science, Science 4 kids................which do you like and why? Is there another I have not thought of for 1st grade????????? thanks nt - Amber 18:48 May 31 (5)

• Great Science Adventures (Dinah Zike) is another - Malenki 20:21 Jun 1 (1)
  • Oh! Great Science Adventures drove me crazy! Good lesson plans and I liked her photos of the final results, but all that copying and cutting was too time consuming and I couldn't get the folds. Guess I'm "folding challenged"nt - Sherri in MI 0:38 Jun 3 (0)
• Re: My Pals Science - Closeacademy 4:43 Jun 1 (0)
• Real Science 4 Kids and Apologia "Exploring God's Creation with..." - Shelly in IL 19:39 May 31 (0)
• Noeo? - Luann in ID 19:21 May 31 (0)

Trying to figure out what level of Shurley to get for dd7 who has finished FLL- Shurley 2 or 3? (more) - MamaPapa 18:35 May 31 (2)

• I say definately 3 for Shurley as well. You might even be able to do 4 but like you said - you don't need to really kill her :-) nt - Heather in VA 19:55 May 31 (1)
  • Thanks a lot, Heather! nt - MamaPapa 6:34 Jun 1 (0)

May I have your thoughts and suggestions about my plan for Latin? - Crissy in WA 18:29 May 31 (27)

• I'll be in your boat next year, so figure it out and tell me what you decide.... - WTMindy 6:53 Jun 1 (2)
  • I'll let you know. - Crissy 9:39 Jun 1 (1)
    • I don't know. Honestly I have not looked one bit beyond LC II. :-) nt - WTMindy 22:12 Jun 1 (0)
• I have some old texts... - Dee in MI 5:28 Jun 1 (2)
  • I wonder if it was common, years ago, - Crissy 9:36 Jun 1 (1)
    • It does... - Dee in MI 14:32 Jun 1 (0)
• I'm sort of in your boat (m) - Stephanie not in TX 20:48 May 31 (9)
  • I haven't looked at LfC yet... - Crissy 9:28 Jun 1 (1)
    • Hmmm (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:51 Jun 1 (0)
  • I'm actually thinking of stalling my daughter out for a year next year - frogpond1 21:41 May 31 (6)
    • This makes sense to me.... - christineg 4:13 Jun 1 (5)
      • That's why I have done so much curriculum-hopping (m) - Stephanie not in TX 5:31 Jun 1 (4)
        • And that's why I've never been very interested in starting Latin in the early (K-2 or 3) elementary years. nt - Susan in SoCal 6:47 Jun 1 (3)
          • Well, you couldn't have stopped my son :) I don't think it's going to be a *problem*, though. nt - Stephanie not in TX 7:14 Jun 1 (2)
            • Nor could I have stopped my second son. If his brother is involved, he wants a piece of the action, too. nt - Crissy in WA 9:18 Jun 1 (0)
            • :-) No, certainly not a problem! Just a little creativity required ;-) nt - Susan in SoCal 7:28 Jun 1 (0)
• A couple ideas... - Susan in SoCal 20:09 May 31 (1)
  • Thank you, Susan - Crissy 9:31 Jun 1 (0)
• Different strokes. This is one reason I don't begin Latin at an earlier age. (m) - Colleen 18:46 May 31 (2)
  • Btw, why do you need to decide now what you'll do next spring? (nt) - Colleen 18:48 May 31 (1)
    • Oh, there's no actual need. It's just on my mind, and deciding whether or not... - Crissy 18:57 May 31 (0)
• we did the same and started Henle in 3rd - carin' for seven 18:37 May 31 (2)
  • At what point is your child now? - Crissy 18:41 May 31 (1)
    • Henle and young young ones - Carolyn in MN 6:14 Jun 1 (0)
• I am in a similar situation.... - Heather in MI 18:33 May 31 (2)
  • Well, you're a better woman than I, Heather. - Crissy 18:39 May 31 (1)
    • LOL...let's see if I can pull it off before you get impressed! sm - Heather in MI 20:08 May 31 (0)

Repost: Where to find a Spelling placement test -m - Kathie in VA 18:26 May 31 (2)

• Re: Repost: Where to find a Spelling placement test -m - Megan 19:39 May 31 (1)
  • Re: Repost: Where to find a Spelling placement test -m - Megan 19:40 May 31 (0)

Does anyone here LIKE Latina Christiana? (more) - Sherri in MI 18:17 May 31 (39)

• Thanks so much for all of your comments. It is helpful to know that many have used LC successfully. I will stick with my decision and give it a try. Thanks! nt - Sherri in MI 0:33 Jun 3 (0)
• We liked it. Completed LC I & II and will do it again. I learned it alongside the dc. nt - Veronica 15:54 Jun 1 (0)
• It worked for us... - Denise in NE 10:34 Jun 1 (1)
  • Is there a reason for that, or is it just because it's the one you're not using? :-) nt - Sherri in MI 0:32 Jun 3 (0)
• Started w/ LCI after Elementary Latin, switched to LFC after so many reviews, we are now BACK to LC per son's request (and I am happy too) nt - mom2fourboys 7:38 Jun 1 (0)
• Yes! Taught a co-op class with it-mostly 6-9th graders. Went great! nt - Holly in N NV 7:37 Jun 1 (0)
• Yes. nt - MIc helle 6:00 Jun 1 (0)
• I use it and like it, will continue with it for my other two. Those of us who are happy just aren't the ones posting about it. (nt) - Staci in MO 5:14 Jun 1 (0)
• Used it with two kids and thought it was just perfect for us... - Laura in CT 5:04 Jun 1 (0)
• I was a ship jumper too... but I still think it is a good solid program. We finished PL and are about done with LCI... - Kay in Cal 22:22 May 31 (0)
• We have liked it fine. nt - WTMindy 21:32 May 31 (0)
• mea culpa! - Nicole M 21:08 May 31 (1)
  • No one's fault! I just got insecure and I haven't seen it in person or used it yet, so I have no confidence from experience as of yet. Just wanted to know if there was something horrible about it I should know about. nt - Sherri in MI 0:29 Jun 3 (0)
• Student's pace of mastery, then moved on. Worked for us. I can't say we were entertained by LC but that wasn't our goal so it was okay with us. NT - Lh 20:42 May 31 (0)
• We love it. We've completed LC1 and are almost finished 2. Little guys are working through Prima. nt - Sarah CB 20:05 May 31 (0)
• We did Prima this year and will do LCI next year. It is working well for us. - Old Dominion Heather 19:52 May 31 (1)
  • Amen to not fixing what isn't broken! ny - Sherri in MI 0:27 Jun 3 (0)
• Seven years and six students so far here with LC. I have no Latin background, but I love this program. nt - Luann in ID 19:26 May 31 (1)
  • BTW, I'll start three more students with LC next month. It's really that good. nt - Luann in ID 19:28 May 31 (0)
• I do! But...m - Susan in TX<