K-8 Curriculum Board

Sure! (m) - OhElizabeth 12:49 Dec 3 (3)
- OhElizabeth! thanks for the guide! - Susan 15:46 Dec 3 (1)
  - Don't spend $100! (m) - OhElizabeth 0:46 Dec 4 (0)
- Re: Sure! (m) - Susan 15:34 Dec 3 (0)

Another question for Math U See users - Mom2boys 11:35 Dec 3 (5)

the use of the blocks is self-limiting. . .once a child - PeggyS 18:00 Dec 3 (1)
- Agreed. nt - Sue in St Pete 21:46 Dec 3 (0)
No problem for us (m) - Karin 15:04 Dec 3 (0)
Not a problem for us (m) - Teresa in TX 12:19 Dec 3 (0)
We've not had a problem w/ dependency on the blocks. m - Tiffani 12:10 Dec 3 (0)

Has anyone here ever hosted a monthly book club for kids? (ages 9-13) Can you tell me about it? I could really use some help...more.. - RhondaM. 11:33 Dec 3 (2)

I'm leading a middle-school girls club this year. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:48 Dec 3 (0)
I always sat in a circle on the floor with the kdis and had some questions on hand in case conversation didn't flow (m) - angela in ohio 11:50 Dec 3 (0)

Isn't ecclesiastical pronunciation available for Latin for Children? - Debbie in Plano 11:01 Dec 3 (1)

It is supported in the book and on the chant CDs. - Patty in WA 22:14 Dec 3 (0)

Thanks for the math help below. I ordered R&S nt - Quiver0f10 10:57 Dec 3 (0)

Julianne in VA, I posted a followup to your post below, and a book suggestion. (link inside) - Jill, OK in VA 10:52 Dec 3 (1)

Thanks Jill, I found your response helpful. nt - Julianne in VA 13:42 Dec 3 (0)

Has anyone tried Discover the United States put out by Calvert School? What do you think of them? ( I'm especially interested in the one on Texas history) Thanks. nt. - RhondaM. 10:14 Dec 3 (2)

I did the California one - trackmom 11:48 Dec 3 (1)
- Sounds like what we are looking for. Thank you. :-) nt - RhondaM. 11:51 Dec 3 (0)

OhElizabeth you gave me more to chew on - Jen P 9:52 Dec 3 (2)

Glad it was helpful, and another thought, a quote... - OhElizabeth 10:04 Dec 3 (1)
- I have always been afraid to push too hard, it's true though not to underestimate. Thanks!!! nt - Jen P 15:24 Dec 3 (0)

Spelling Power and other programs? - Shari 9:22 Dec 3 (12)

SP works great for dd (great reader, writer), but not for ds (poor reader, writer) - go figure :) ... - Michelle 11:55 Dec 4 (0)
back to phonics - Ruth in Ottawa 13:49 Dec 3 (0)
Dd used BJU for K-2... - Wendy 12:40 Dec 3 (1)
- Wanted to add... - Wendy 12:47 Dec 3 (0)
We've tried Spelling Power twice. - Kristine out of lurking 10:28 Dec 3 (0)
"ABCs & All Their Tricks", or the Wanda Sanseri phono cards would... - Lori D. 10:20 Dec 3 (3)
- Where can you buy Tricks of the Trade? Thanks. nt - Alex in mphs 21:02 Dec 3 (2)
  - www.rainbowrresource.com, cbd.com -- you can also view it at both sites. (nt) - Lori D. 21:09 Dec 3 (1)
    - that should read " or www.cbd.com" thx! (nt) - Lori D. 0:32 Dec 4 (0)
I agree with Abbey... - Tami 9:49 Dec 3 (1)
- Ditto everything Tami said!! - Tiffani 9:55 Dec 3 (0)
I use SP off and on and I'm fairly happy with it, but I don't know if it would help you much... - abbeyej 9:30 Dec 3 (0)

I am looking for a crystal science unit for elementary aged children. - Kelley 8:57 Dec 3 (1)

A fun hands-on activity.. - Ellie 15:39 Dec 3 (0)

Unit Study to Infill Between SOTW 1 and 2 - Arch At Home 8:21 Dec 3 (3)

What about FIAR? You could do the supplemental activities as in-depth or as lightly as you want. nt - Susan in MS 10:48 Dec 3 (0)
I don't have a particular recommendation right now, but I did want to say... - abbeyej 8:50 Dec 3 (1)
- TBH I am not concerned about 1 to 2 but... - Arch At Home 11:42 Dec 3 (0)

Frugal homeschooling... (m) - Christy H 8:03 Dec 3 (7)

Sadlier vocab online games - LH 16:26 Dec 3 (2)
- Wow--thanks! My ds uses this series and I didn't know this exitsted. (nt) - JennG 0:17 Dec 4 (0)
- Houghton online games, etc. - LH 16:27 Dec 3 (0)
Free math online math curriculum - Mandamom 12:13 Dec 3 (0)
Several links - LeaKS 11:20 Dec 3 (0)
Two great free online resources. - Kristine out of lurking 10:40 Dec 3 (0)
Idea... - OhElizabeth 10:07 Dec 3 (0)

Does anyone use the Notgrass record book? Looks great for those of us who record children's work after it is done... link inside. - LNC 7:12 Dec 3 (0)

Rod & Staff English, level 6 users.... - mom2three 2:30 Dec 3 (4)

I think Rod and Staff has an excellent writing program within it. - Lolly 9:03 Dec 3 (0)
Re: Rod & Staff English, level 6 users.... - Cathy in TX 8:36 Dec 3 (1)
- Thanks, this is the information that I needed!*nt* - mom2trhee 11:43 Dec 3 (0)
I've read the posts below and got some ideas, but if you have more, I would appreciate it.*nt* - mom2three 2:35 Dec 3 (0)

I'm looking for suggestions for good DVD's on the topic/events covered in SOTW: Ancient History thatt are appropriate for 7 yr old? - Pam in AR 0:42 Dec 3 (7)

Here's a link to a page on Paula's Archives. (m) - Jackie in AR 10:16 Dec 3 (0)
Also, Jim Henson made some with the Minataur and others.... - trackmom 10:08 Dec 3 (0)
videos we watched ... - AngieW in Texas 9:42 Dec 3 (0)
also, although there may well be dissenting opinions, my dds loved......... - Lizzie in MA 7:09 Dec 3 (1)
- my boys also loved David Macauley's "Pyramid", "Roman City"; and "Sinbad's Golden Voyage"... - Lori D. 10:37 Dec 3 (0)
animated Ben Hur, CBD had it for under $5 and we loved Jim Henson's Greek Myths series too nt - Lizzie in MA 7:05 Dec 3 (0)
All of the Schlessinger Media videos are good. Many libraries carry them. - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 0:50 Dec 3 (0)

Debra in Co-Re: The Easy Spanish... - OhElizabeth 23:19 Dec 2 (2)

Thank you!! - Debra in CO 11:00 Dec 3 (1)
- Yes, with all that you said, it does sound like The Easy Spanish will be a MUCH better fit for you! (m) - OhElizabeth 12:39 Dec 3 (0)

My son is learning about contractions, but having a bit of trouble. - Stump 23:17 Dec 2 (5)

Re: My son is learning about contractions, but having a bit of trouble. - CED 12:02 Dec 3 (1)
- i don't think i get it... - dcd 15:17 Dec 3 (0)
an online page about contractions: the link included this time! - dcd 1:33 Dec 3 (1)
- another site with contraction lessons and games - dcd 1:35 Dec 3 (0)
an online page about contractions - dcd 1:32 Dec 3 (0)

Calvert ATS tests-do you give them open book or not? m - Another Michelle 23:04 Dec 2 (3)

Calvert's policy is that it is *not* supposed to be open book. - kbm 9:04 Dec 3 (0)
Never. nt - Ria 8:24 Dec 3 (0)
Not if you are actually using ATS. Otherwise, up to you! nt - Renee in NC 7:57 Dec 3 (0)

History Odyssey question - Michelle T 21:24 Dec 2 (1)

I am using HO this year and I would say that the SOTW AG.. - katie4 10:41 Dec 3 (0)

Looking for copywork recommendations for 7 yob who just finished HWT and complains his hand tires easily. nt - Karen J in NH 21:16 Dec 2 (4)

this helped us with this problem..;.. - l.dee 0:21 Dec 4 (1)
- What's the writing line? nt - mom2abcd 1:16 Dec 4 (0)
You might want to use Callirobics to strengthen his hand muscles and - Claire 13:04 Dec 3 (0)
Have you considered other activities to strengthen his hands? - KarenNC 23:09 Dec 2 (0)

Bringing up Charlotte Mason and shorter lessons from below... - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 20:41 Dec 2 (10)

I've been using 20 minutes lessons for years....(m) - Regena in KY 18:00 Dec 3 (0)
I think it depends on the age of the child. For Kinder kids 30 min would be fine(m) - Tammyla 11:24 Dec 3 (0)
Maybe it depends on the curriculum?... - Tami 9:30 Dec 3 (0)
You know math I think is the hardest - Chris in CA 20:52 Dec 2 (6)
- This is pretty much what I do with Rod and Staff math also... - Lea:) 9:09 Dec 3 (0)
- May I ask, what math program do you follow? (m) - Lisa in Ft. Lauderdale 21:03 Dec 2 (4)
  - We are using Rod & Staff nt - Chris in CA 22:03 Dec 2 (0)
  - LOL, it's the opposite for us. (m) - Jill, OK in VA 21:23 Dec 2 (2)
    - Yes, my son easily finished his Singapore in 20 minutes when ... - Brenda 10:19 Dec 3 (0)
    - I've been writing out my ds problems on his notebook paper... - Lea:) 9:11 Dec 3 (0)

For those of you who do progymnasmata for writing, what resources do you use? - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 19:24 Dec 2 (7)

Thanks - I'll check them out! nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 23:47 Dec 2 (0)
I use classical composition. It is working here. nt - Gigi 20:21 Dec 2 (1)
- Gigi: could you please look at my question about Classical Comp. on the high school board? Thanks!(nt) - Sabrina in NY 20:50 Dec 2 (0)
Classical Composition and "Composition in the Classical Tradition" are too more options... - abbeyej 20:07 Dec 2 (3)
- Yes, 'Jill, OK in VA' uses Composition in the Classical Tradition exclusively, that is... - Jill, OK in VA 20:31 Dec 2 (1)
  - Should add... - Jill, OK in VA 20:33 Dec 2 (0)
- "two". eek! :o) nt - abbeyej 20:27 Dec 2 (0)

For all of those who donot care for Calvert's spelling - Tracy 19:07 Dec 2 (11)

I don't know but I must be missing the big picture - Tracy 21:50 Dec 2 (4)
- I have some ideas to help the program fit the child (m) - Tammyla 11:43 Dec 3 (0)
- It worked for one of my kids who is a natural speller but for the other two it didn't. ((m)) - KathyUT 10:32 Dec 3 (0)
- You're probably not missing a thing. My two 5th graders are thriving with Calvert, while it is a *total* misfit for my 3rd grader. (m) - Jackie in AR 10:02 Dec 3 (0)
- Tracy... - Jill, OK in VA 21:59 Dec 2 (0)
I don't think any one program is a good fit for all children. For my six, this spelling has been fantastic. (m) - Ria 21:35 Dec 2 (3)
- I too like the Calvert Spelling CD's - trackmom 10:13 Dec 3 (0)
- Oh I'm not blaming Calvert - Tracy 21:56 Dec 2 (0)
- Totally agree. Calvert CDs have been great for my older kids, one a natural speller and one...well, I guess he'd be an *unnatural* speller, lol. ;o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:42 Dec 2 (0)
Tracy- - SandraD 19:41 Dec 2 (1)
- Re: Tracy- - Tracy 21:48 Dec 2 (0)

For all you book lovers out there....don't miss Amos Fortune Free Man and Caddie Woodlawn. Both are wonderful read alouds! nt - SLB 18:49 Dec 2 (19)

Caddie Woodlawn has a sequel- Magical Melons - moira 1:55 Dec 3 (0)
I used to get the *record* of Amos Fortune being read aloud from the library every time I went as a child. I listened over and over and over... :o) Good memories! nt - abbeyej 19:51 Dec 2 (16)
- Ah...records. Now I'm thinking of 'Grease' and my old copy of...'Planet of the Apes'!! nt - Jill, OK in VA, waxing nostalgic... 20:35 Dec 2 (15)
  - And before you say it, Abbey, I know that a whippersnapper like you wasn't even a blip on the radar when 'Planet of the Apes' was all the rage. What a cultural era you missed! (Say it with me, thirtysomethings; "Ape Shall Not Kill Ape!!") nt - Jill, OK in VA, who had a crush on Roddy McDowell *as an ape*! 20:37 Dec 2 (14)
    - LOL! but have y'all seen the "Planet of the Apes" scene in the new "Madagascar" movie?? :-P nt - Peek a Boo 22:01 Dec 3 (0)
    - She's such a whippersnapper she probably doesn't know what a record is...oh wait.... - Jan 22:28 Dec 2 (0)
    - LOL! Thanks for the memories! - CED 21:55 Dec 2 (0)
    - I have fond memories of watching "Planet of the Apes" while eating a TV dinner on a TV tray in the living room (it was grocery shopping night!). (nt) - Wendi 21:11 Dec 2 (5)
      - ::Sniff::...the Golden Age of Prepared Foods, it was. Hamburger Helper and Spaghettios, here. nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:27 Dec 2 (4)
        
        Yes! And actual cookbooks in which most of the ingredients came in cans. .nt - Carol in Cal. 10:21 Dec 3 (0)
        
        But wait a minute, Wendi...was it one of the movies, or that masterful *television series* that you were watching? ;o) Remember the series, lol? nt - Jill, OK in VA, wondering if her mom still has 21:35 Dec 2 (2)
        
        The TV series. (nt) - Wendi 17:15 Dec 3 (0)
        
        (*Grin*) I was *going* to say, in that subject line...I wonder if my mom still has my action figures! Time to get offline, LOL! nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:37 Dec 2 (0)
    - My personal favorite is, "It's a madhouse! A MAD HOOUUSSSEEE!" nt - karenciavo 20:58 Dec 2 (1)
      - ROFLOL...Karen, you're making me want to go rent 'POTA'. Hey, that's a cool acronym, isn't it? nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:29 Dec 2 (0)
    - Roflol. :o) You're right, of course. :o) No clue. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:39 Dec 2 (2)
      - BTW, dh would happily tell you that my cluelessness has *nothing* to do with age. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:44 Dec 2 (1)
        
        LOL! nt - Jill, OK in VA 21:27 Dec 2 (0)
Re: For all you book lovers out there....don't miss Amos Fortune Free Man and Caddie Woodlawn. Both are wonderful read alouds! nt - Marie 19:50 Dec 2 (0)

Rod and Staff phone number? - Kristi 18:10 Dec 2 (2)

thanks, nt - Kristi 18:24 Dec 2 (0)
R&S (606) 522 - 4348 nt. - Cindi in AZ 18:19 Dec 2 (0)

Thoughts on skipping Apologia's General/Physical Sci and just starting Biology in 9th.... - Rachel 17:52 Dec 2 (2)

Same with us... - Brenda in MA 21:25 Dec 2 (0)
We started with Biology in 9th and had no problems whatsoever. - Jill W. 18:14 Dec 2 (0)

for those with beginning readers - my dd is loving the Kumon book of rhyming words and phrases - katilac 17:03 Dec 2 (2)

Where do you find the Kumon books ? I have heard so many good reviews on these. , nt - Tracy 19:09 Dec 2 (1)
- my barnes and nobles has them locally, so I'm sure they have them online as well - - they go up to about age 8 or so in reading and math /nft - katilac 19:30 Dec 2 (0)

unschooling and classical....anyone practice this?...or something similar? (m) - cece 16:39 Dec 2 (6)

Thanks ladies!! (sm) - cece 12:30 Dec 3 (0)
I don't think you can be a classical unschooler, but I do think you can use a lot of unschooling principles within a classical education - Debra in CO 10:26 Dec 3 (0)
Older kids... we are probably 'relaxed' classical educators, if there could ever be such a thing! - Sarah 8:10 Dec 3 (0)
That would describe me. - Charlotte 5:48 Dec 3 (0)
Re: unschooling and classical....anyone practice this?...or something similar? (m) - MIch elle 18:27 Dec 2 (0)
I think you can definitely unschool little ones for many subjects. - Faith in VA 17:00 Dec 2 (0)

SOTW on cd - how does one use this (m) - Alexandra 16:32 Dec 2 (5)

along with the book... - trackmom 10:34 Dec 3 (0)
DS listens to them at bedtime - Carole in DE 17:13 Dec 2 (0)
we listen to the cd instead of me reading aloud - saves my voice for other books! /nft - katilac 16:56 Dec 2 (1)
- Ditto. Also listen to these on long car trips - allows dad to get an overview too. (nt) - VH in MN 17:41 Dec 2 (0)
along with the book - we listen to it in the car, as maps are being colored for that lesson (just so they can hear it again and catch what they might have missed the first time) - nt - Tabitha 16:38 Dec 2 (0)

MFW users (Gr. 1 help, but all welcome) - have questions, need some guidance before purchasing - TIA! - Tabitha 15:32 Dec 2 (12)

Here's my take.... - Tiffani 10:10 Dec 3 (1)
- Yep, it's me. Do ya still have it? (nt) - Tabitha 23:12 Dec 3 (0)
well, this is what I plan on doing next year with MFW 1G - Rebecca 22:33 Dec 2 (1)
- I just reread your original post: you mentioned using MFW for science - Rebecca 22:39 Dec 2 (0)
MFW 1 is much more than phonics... - Donna T. 20:43 Dec 2 (0)
Re: MFW users (Gr. 1 help, but all welcome) - have questions, need some guidance before purchasing - TIA! - rives 16:19 Dec 2 (2)
- Where are the comments Marie made... - Renai 18:00 Dec 2 (1)
  - Here's a link to that thread on the MFW mb - Tabitha 20:00 Dec 2 (0)
In answer to your final question, I say yes, and here's why.... - Donna A. 16:19 Dec 2 (3)
- Tell us about the Bible notebook. - mom2abcd 18:47 Dec 2 (0)
- I've read both replies....with where I'm at should I by MFW Gr. 1 now (just for the Bible and activities), or wait and start off with Gr. 2? My 3 yo will be using all the MFW stuff when she's ready for it...(nt) - Tabitha 16:37 Dec 2 (1)
  - Re: I've read both replies....with where I'm at should I by MFW Gr. 1 now (just for the Bible and activities), or wait and start off with Gr. 2? My 3 yo will be using all the MFW stuff when she's ready for it...(nt) - rives 20:45 Dec 2 (0)

Jean in Wisc. I have a question for you... - RhondaM. 14:45 Dec 2 (2)

My ds did them last year - Jean in Wisc. 20:47 Dec 2 (1)
- Thanks Jean. :-) nt - RhondaM. 22:05 Dec 2 (0)

Math U See brick walls- help needed for friend - SandraD 14:27 Dec 2 (5)

Sounds like matching learning style might help... - Lori D. 15:13 Dec 2 (4)
- Copying and emailing, thanks LORI!! - SandraD 15:23 Dec 2 (3)
  - and I DO hope she finds what fits for her daughter! warmly, Lori (nt) - Lori D. 15:46 Dec 2 (2)
    - Lori she decided on Rod and Staff and you were very helpful!! nt - SandraD 14:42 Dec 3 (1)
      - great! a friend dropped MUS kinder for her daughter who didn't connect, and is happily doing Horizons. nt - Lori D. 0:35 Dec 4 (0)

A Writing Strand Question....... (m) - Amy Jo 14:02 Dec 2 (3)

If this is #12 in book 2... - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 19:21 Dec 2 (0)
Can we assume you are using book 3, where most folks start? - Julie in MN 17:10 Dec 2 (0)
#12 which book? nm - Nan in Mass 14:37 Dec 2 (0)

What tool do you use to just test reading level in your children? nt - Anne Marie 13:41 Dec 2 (35)

Goal setting... - Tami 9:52 Dec 4 (0)
Just buy a reading inventory online... - trackmom 10:44 Dec 3 (0)
I've found the various "readling level" websites to be woefully inconsistent. - Kristine out of lurking 17:09 Dec 2 (0)
Scratching my head a bit here because I can't figure out why one would even need to do that. (nt) - Colleen 15:55 Dec 2 (20)
- Well, for me as a new homeschooler - it is nice to have a few outside "objective" tests, and also know how he would be scoring if he was in school, and respectfully, I don't think it is necessary to make anyone feel stupid b/c they want certain info that you might not want. nt - Anne Marie 20:24 Dec 2 (2)
  - Actually, I didn't *make* you feel stupid, though I'm sorry if you felt that way. (m) - Colleen 4:41 Dec 3 (0)
  - I really have to agree, it was a pretty insensitive post (nt) - Ida 21:11 Dec 2 (0)
- My son was a struggling reader (m) - EKS 19:03 Dec 2 (0)
- There are lots of reasons someone would be interested in this type of information - Debra in CO 18:15 Dec 2 (3)
  - Yes, I too have those days, more than I would like. I had one this week, actually. lol nt - Teresa in TX 9:08 Dec 3 (0)
  - Debra, you're not the only one who has "those days"...perhaps I will go look at my children's reading lvl lists! Thanks for the reminder! nt - Lee in AZ 0:26 Dec 3 (0)
  - Another practical reason... - Jill, OK in VA 20:20 Dec 2 (0)
- Really??? I would have thought after homeschooling for a while & being on these boards that would be a question you would have seen before (m) - Teresa in TX 18:09 Dec 2 (1)
  - Yes, really. (nt) - Colleen 4:35 Dec 3 (0)
- put on your thinking cap, Colleen: perhaps local regulations require hs children to be at grade level; perhaps they are more comfortable knowing the child is on grade level; perhaps it will help them plan lessons or pick books; perhaps they are just curious /nft - katilac 16:28 Dec 2 (1)
  - Yep, my thinking cap's on. : ) (nt) - Colleen 4:34 Dec 3 (0)
- One reason (my personal reason) is to help find appropriate books for my children. - kbm 16:14 Dec 2 (7)
  - Have you tried using "All Through the Ages"? (link inside) ... - Brenda 10:27 Dec 3 (1)
    - This looks like a valuable resource - Thanks so much nt - Anne Marie 22:55 Dec 3 (0)
  - I generally end up with Colleen on this one (m) - KPzz 16:34 Dec 2 (4)
    - Me, too... - Ellie 18:45 Dec 2 (1)
      - I wholeheartedly agree! nt - Brenda 10:22 Dec 3 (0)
    - No, I think it's more than that. - kbm 17:43 Dec 2 (1)
      - My ds was just like yours at that age... - Lea:) 20:33 Dec 2 (0)
I used to use a standard list of words for each grade that I got from Sycamore Tree, but... - Chris in VA 14:24 Dec 2 (0)
Something someone told me to do (m) - Teresa in TX 14:21 Dec 2 (9)
- Thank you, thank you. nt - Tammyla 12:06 Dec 3 (0)
- Thanks for sharing that info! -nt - Audrey 11:37 Dec 3 (0)
- Thank you! That is totally cool. - Kathy in So Cal 17:31 Dec 2 (0)
- Thanks for sharing! - Leslie 15:57 Dec 2 (0)
- I also like to use this to check the level at which my children are writing... - Michele T. in WA 15:30 Dec 2 (1)
  - Ok - just googled Flesch Kincaid reading scale - seems to be a pretty standard measure for readability - used to determine standards for legal doc etc - nt - Anne Marie 15:34 Dec 2 (0)
- Wow - how cool is that :) It even gives the scale it uses (though I am not familiar with it, I plan to check it out to see what the standards are) Thanks for a great tip! nt - Anne Marie 15:25 Dec 2 (1)
  - LOL!! I'm just glad it worked. I really was highly doubting the reliability of my instructions there. ;) Glad it helped!! nt - Teresa in TX 15:41 Dec 2 (0)
- Very interesting! I typed in some words from a book that is sm - Mary A 14:40 Dec 2 (0)

Eyewitness to History website....cool info - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 13:38 Dec 2 (0)

Chris in CA: R & S Math - Carol in ID 12:51 Dec 2 (1)

Really - how sweet of you to mention it : ) - Chris in CA 15:15 Dec 2 (0)

Claire - not Serena, but was hoping to hear what you are using for Math now. Pretty please :0) (nt) - KathyBC 12:50 Dec 2 (1)

Phew, the grammar police missed my post ;0), but Claire did, too. Will have to go think of a way to reword this. (nt) - KathyBC 1:36 Dec 3 (0)

Calvert Spelling for a poor speller- I'm looking for opinions - Julianne in VA 12:16 Dec 2 (16)

If we had not stumbled across Calvert Spelling, I probably would have shelled out the money to have dd evalulated by a neuropsych by now.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:30 Dec 2 (7)
- I just wanted to add.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:37 Dec 2 (6)
  - I've used this with a poor speller, who is a strong auditory learner, and had good results. (m) - Jill, OK in VA 23:13 Dec 2 (5)
    - This is my ds- VERY strong auditory learner who can't spell a lick. - Julianne in VA 23:45 Dec 2 (4)
      - More encouragement... - Jill, OK in VA 10:50 Dec 3 (3)
        
        Hey, Jill.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:50 Dec 3 (2)
        
        I guess the reason his book made so much sense to me... - Jill, OK in VA 13:23 Dec 3 (1)
        
        Re: I guess the reason his book made so much sense to me... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:49 Dec 3 (0)
Wow- glad I asked first... - Julianne in VA 16:35 Dec 2 (0)
The spelling CD did not work well for my poor speller.... - Claire 15:31 Dec 2 (0)
My ds loves the spelling cd. For the younger grades (m) - Tammyla 13:00 Dec 2 (0)
Absolutely NOT ! - Tracy 12:57 Dec 2 (3)
- Totally AGREE with Tracy --- DS' experience - Carole in DE 14:55 Dec 2 (0)
- I agree with Tracy on this. .... - Pat in MI 14:31 Dec 2 (0)
- Also forgot to mention - Tracy 13:15 Dec 2 (0)
My son is using the sixth grade level of this now... - LauraC 12:51 Dec 2 (0)

Does anyone use My Father's World? What do you think of it? This seems to follow the WTM somewhat. more.... - Christy in CO 11:56 Dec 2 (1)

love it... - Donna T. 20:57 Dec 2 (0)

CHARLOTTE! I answered your logic questions way back down the board! :) nt - Mary in GA 11:55 Dec 2 (1)

Thank you Mary. Very helpful. (nt) - Charlotte 5:49 Dec 3 (0)

Yoohoo! KYTriplets! Question about your use of Funnix - Susan D 11:47 Dec 2 (1)

I posted my response over on the general board (link inside) - Kytriplets 16:27 Dec 2 (0)

Saxon Math or Calvert Math...opinions please... - Penny in VT 11:47 Dec 2 (6)

So far, I like Calvert......M - trinaw2boys 17:03 Dec 2 (0)
We prefer the Calvert. - Ria 13:30 Dec 2 (0)
I've used both programs and think the fit has to be right (m) - Tammyla 13:10 Dec 2 (0)
Here is from someone who uses BOTH - Tracy 12:43 Dec 2 (0)
Re: Saxon Math or Calvert Math...opinions please... - Mary A 12:25 Dec 2 (1)
- Re: Saxon Math or Calvert Math...opinions please... - akh 20:15 Dec 2 (0)

BJU users, they are offering free shipping from now til Dec 12th for online purchase, nt - Tracy 11:46 Dec 2 (0)

Book recommendations for 9 yr old girl reading way above grade level - Amy C 11:45 Dec 2 (11)

The Secret Garden; Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm; Pollyana; the Borrowers; Rose in Bloom. nt - Ellie 10:01 Dec 3 (0)
The Saturdays, Four Story Mistake, All-of-a Kind Family by Elizabeth Enright.(nt) - Tami 18:43 Dec 2 (2)
- Whoop! Meant "Then There Were Five" not All-of-a-Kind Family. (nt) - Tami 18:46 Dec 2 (1)
  - Don't forget "Spiderweb For Two" is part of the Melendy Family series as well. nt - Katia 23:12 Dec 2 (0)
A Little Princess and Chronicles of Narnia. nt - katie4 17:36 Dec 2 (0)
Anne of Green Gables books by L.M. Montgomery (nt) - Wendi 15:32 Dec 2 (0)
Little Women might keep her busy for a while. nt - Laura in CT 13:32 Dec 2 (1)
- My 10 year old just read this and LOVED it. nt - Heather in VA 13:43 Dec 2 (0)
The Chronicles of Narnia? With the movie being all the rage, those might appeal to her right now. nt - ereks mom 12:49 Dec 2 (0)
You might try the unabridged versions of Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass or The Adventures of Pinocchio.nm - Mary A 12:30 Dec 2 (0)
Check out Sonlight's list for books. I know my dd likes to read - Tracy 11:53 Dec 2 (0)

Difference between old and new Saxon? Is it better? - Ally 11:29 Dec 2 (2)

I started out with the old and liked it, but went to the new format as sm - Mary A 12:33 Dec 2 (0)
I have heard there isn't much difference between the two - Tracy 11:44 Dec 2 (0)

Did you like Phonics Pathways? - DeeinFL 11:23 Dec 2 (8)

Yes! We just started it and it is great! - Nicole in WA 19:20 Dec 2 (0)
I used it for both mine...and really like it. it works great but... - Mama Owl 18:07 Dec 2 (0)
Thanks everyone! I think that I... - DeeinFL 15:23 Dec 2 (0)
My daughter and I are enjoying it. - Elizabeth 14:00 Dec 2 (0)
My son hated it - and after reading more about teaching reading (m) - Anne Marie 13:35 Dec 2 (0)
I think it has laid a great foundation (m) - Sylvia 13:17 Dec 2 (0)
Yes, I did... - abbeyej 11:54 Dec 2 (0)
The question is not did I like it.... - nandmsmom 11:39 Dec 2 (0)

Which Saxon Text would follow A Beka's 6th grade math text? n.t. - Zee 11:13 Dec 2 (5)

Really, either Alg 1/2 or the new Saxon 87 is fine. . . - MichelleM 13:00 Dec 2 (0)
We went with Saxon 8/7 and are doing fine. nt - Susan A. 12:47 Dec 2 (0)
Umm, please have your child take Saxon's placement test before deciding what level your child is ready for (m) - Tracy 11:45 Dec 2 (1)
- PLEASE, PLEASE do this first--this is the BEST way to really know plus it is easy to determine placement(nt) - LurkerLinda 11:28 Dec 3 (0)
Saxon 8/7? I'm hoping this is correct since this is what I've bought to use after Abeka 6. nt - RhondaM. 11:33 Dec 2 (0)

Computer Science Pure and Simple curriculum - Lisa 10:37 Dec 2 (1)

Looks interesting... - GVA 15:15 Dec 2 (0)

Now a writing question. Who just utilizes the writing lessons IN R&S and for those who have an extra writing program, what do you use? (m) - Teresa in TX 10:26 Dec 2 (7)

I always thought the writing lessons were explained/taught as well as the others..... - Ellie 16:07 Dec 3 (0)
Well, you could just expand what is in R & S. - Becki in IN 14:52 Dec 2 (0)
Re: Now a writing question. Who just utilizes the writing lessons IN R&S and for those who have an extra writing program, what do you use? (m) - Maggie (VA) 13:37 Dec 2 (0)
I'm floundering, too, but I feel like you... - Sydney in NJ 12:10 Dec 2 (1)
- Oh, goodness, typos upon typos! Sorry! - Sydney in NJ 12:13 Dec 2 (0)
Re: Now a writing question. Who just utilizes the writing lessons IN R&S and for those who have an extra writing program, what do you use? (m) - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:46 Dec 2 (1)
- Most of my post disappeared, trying again.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:51 Dec 2 (0)

Does anyone use the Writeshop Copy & Dictation book? Do you find it helpful/worth the purchase/use? - Love My 6 Kiddos 10:11 Dec 2 (2)

It's only a few dollars and - Deidre in GA 11:09 Dec 2 (1)
- I like it for the same reasons; I bought 3, one for ea dtr and (m) - 74Heaven 2:07 Dec 3 (0)

Wanda, I posted below to you about your CW dilemma. nt - Lana in TX 9:46 Dec 2 (0)

Wordly Wise - what age is this for and how much does one do each day? thx nt - Alexandra 9:36 Dec 2 (2)

We Swtiched from WW to Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop after WW Book 1. - LH 13:29 Dec 2 (0)
We started WW 3000 in 4th with both dc. I ask for 1 lesson/week, but it doesn't always get accomplished. There are only 20 lessons/book, though. nt - LCGal 10:40 Dec 2 (0)

Where is the best place to buy Henle Latin I? TIA (nt) - Jackie 9:30 Dec 2 (6)

Ok, to piggyback off of this, if I want to start Henle FOR ME, what all do I need to get? - Debra in CO 11:47 Dec 2 (2)
- Henle First Year, Grammar, Key - Carolyn in MN 12:57 Dec 2 (1)
  - Thanks! It's now on my wishlist :) nt - Debra in CO 18:17 Dec 2 (0)
In general... Amzn has best prices on texts, allcatholicbooks.com has best price on grammar and faithandliberty.com has best price on answer keys. nt - Susan in SoCal 10:55 Dec 2 (0)
It's also available at buy.com for $10.37 and free shipping over $10 right now...link inside.. - VH in MN 9:53 Dec 2 (0)
allcatholicbooks.com.(nt) - Tami 9:50 Dec 2 (0)

So if I wanted to use CW with 5th grade dd, what would I purchase? (m) - Teresa in TX 9:28 Dec 2 (1)

Teresa, here is what I did... (CC) - Patty in WA 11:47 Dec 2 (0)

Does anyone use the Writeshop Copy & Dictation book? Do you find it helpful/worth the purchase/use? - Love My 6 Kiddos 9:28 Dec 2 (0)

Algebra after Saxon - leighbo 9:20 Dec 2 (4)

We use Jacobs - KPzz 9:37 Dec 2 (3)
- Re: We use Jacobs - leighbo 11:28 Dec 2 (0)
- I love your insights here, and I think you've convinced me...BUT... - LCGal 10:50 Dec 2 (1)
  - Well (m) - KPzz 16:37 Dec 2 (0)

Lisa...bringing up from below....Rod and Staff Reading (bible)... - Lea:) 9:07 Dec 2 (2)

Re: Lisa...bringing up from below....Rod and Staff Reading (bible)... - Lisa 10:42 Dec 2 (0)
Just in case you didn't see it, link to my review of R&S Bible for third...(thumbs up!) - Tami 9:22 Dec 2 (0)

Has anyone used the Heinemann History Study Units- particularly the Crusades one? Did you like it, and for what age range? TIA!! nt - Jelly Bean 9:04 Dec 2 (0)

I still can't access the gen board. Anyone else? nt - Quiver0f10 8:53 Dec 2 (2)

Don't use an old link..... - Tammy 9:03 Dec 2 (0)
It is up, nm - Leslie L. 8:55 Dec 2 (0)

Any ideas on American History units? - Alyssa 8:53 Dec 2 (2)

We loved various "Cornerstone of Freedom" books, Beautiful Feet books, some Sonlight 3-4 titles (nt) - Lori D. 15:15 Dec 2 (0)
Yes! We are loving TruthQuest.... - Tami 9:09 Dec 2 (0)

Michelle My Bell.... I think I may have mislead you re. Professor B CD's. I saw the teachng ones *only*, not student ones. See new discussion below! Sorry - :( nm - Michelle 8:51 Dec 2 (1)

Thank You Michelle! I will go check it out. God Bless nt - Michelle My Bell 9:35 Dec 2 (0)

Qupting 11yo ds, "I like this history curriculum. It has alot of meat to it" lol.....more - RT 8:40 Dec 2 (2)

We began with SOTW1 and are now 1/2 way through 3. - Kristine out of lurking 9:53 Dec 2 (0)
"Quoting" arrgh nt LOL - RT 8:41 Dec 2 (0)

I could use some help for 7th grade literature. Jean in W could you help? - MIch elle 8:31 Dec 2 (9)

We're going to use the Lightning Lit next year - Hallie 13:28 Dec 2 (0)
Not Jean in W, but I have a suggestion....... - Christy in Co 11:53 Dec 2 (1)
- I have it - MIch elle 14:01 Dec 2 (0)
7th grade - Jean in Wisc. 10:53 Dec 2 (5)
- Yes, thanks Jean. I thought that's was what you did.... - MIch elle 13:59 Dec 2 (2)
  - Yes, we did - Jean in Wisc. 20:48 Dec 2 (1)
    - I agree about VP books - MIch elle 9:21 Dec 3 (0)
- Re: 7th grade.....Jean, about compositon class.... - mom2three 12:40 Dec 2 (1)
  - Compositon class.... - Jean in Wisc. 20:48 Dec 2 (0)

when is a good history year to use holling geo books? also - hsm 8:31 Dec 2 (2)

I think even 4th grade would be okay to start Paddle. nt - Regena McConnell 13:45 Dec 3 (0)
We did it over 2 years while doing Amer. Hist.; kids were 5th-7th gr.; Definitely get the BF maps. (nt) - Lori D. 15:17 Dec 2 (0)

The General Board is back up!!!!! NT - Tammy 8:26 Dec 2 (3)

Cruel Joke! nt - Alexandra 8:51 Dec 2 (2)
- It is working for me.... - Tammy 9:03 Dec 2 (1)
  - Yeah! Thanks nt - ALexandra 9:54 Dec 2 (0)

I called my husband fractic yesterday and asked him to remind me why I was homeschooling - Jen P 8:18 Dec 2 (4)

Jen P-Just tossing out a question here... - OhElizabeth 15:53 Dec 2 (0)
Re: I called my husband fractic yesterday and asked him to remind me why I was homeschooling - Lisa K 9:00 Dec 2 (1)
- Thanks..one more questiom , do I need any particular manipulatives other than - Jen P 11:28 Dec 2 (0)
Frantic I ment...I think I still am???nt - Jen P 8:19 Dec 2 (0)

I need a good, strong general science program to use w/ both 3rd and 1st grader...(more) - Ree 8:00 Dec 2 (2)

R&S science 3 is nice - MIch elle 10:29 Dec 2 (1)
- Re: R&S science 3 is nice--2nd, too - Lisa 10:43 Dec 2 (0)

Is something wrong with the General board??? There is nothing there when I open it(nt) - braseltonmomof3 7:45 Dec 2 (2)

It's discussed down below. It's broken :( (nt) - mom2fourboys 7:47 Dec 2 (1)
- thanks, the board moves so fast it's hard to keep up with things!*nm* - braseltonmomof3 7:54 Dec 2 (0)

Abbeyej...asthma (m) - Shay 7:43 Dec 2 (2)

Thank you, Shay, that's awfully kind of you... - abbeyej 19:54 Dec 2 (1)
- You're welcome :). nt - Shay 23:14 Dec 3 (0)

For those who have used Mastering Mathematics...what is a good program to use after this? Thanks! nt - DianeL 1:16 Dec 2 (2)

My oldest used MM...more - Liza Q 6:04 Dec 2 (1)
- We used Basic College Mathematics, too. - Jean in Wisc. 8:27 Dec 2 (0)

For those who have used Mastering Mathematics...what is a good program after this? Thanks! nt - DianeL 1:15 Dec 2 (1)

Oops...double post! - DianeL 1:16 Dec 2 (0)

WAY OT I can not access the Greneral board, anyone else having this problem?? thanks!! nt - Megan 0:14 Dec 2 (8)

yup// Its 10:35 Calif time and no general screen... nt - Corby 1:34 Dec 2 (2)
- I am with you! 10:45 and still no board, maybe I should GET A LIFE! :) or go to bed...nm - WC Sue 1:45 Dec 2 (1)
  - LOL>> I was thinking the same thing. All these addicted children with nothing to do right now... nt - Corby 7:47 Dec 2 (0)
Yes. Kinda odd; I've had access problems with it before, but it's never just come up as a blank screen...(nt) - Colleen 1:26 Dec 2 (1)
- Oops! Just noticed (below) that this was already discussed while I was away at the Messiah! (nt) - Colleen 1:32 Dec 2 (0)
Same here. (nt) - Laura in PA 1:22 Dec 2 (1)
- There you all are! Didn't see you down there! Hi! (nt) - Laura in PA 1:31 Dec 2 (0)
Yep - blank screen. nt - wendy in Rapid 0:15 Dec 2 (0)

test. nt - Renai 0:00 Dec 2 (0)

Okay, very much not about curriculum, but putting together my library requests and wanted the name of the book I've seen recommended here on preparing a house for selling. Anyone remember? Thanks. nt - Jami in MO 23:32 Dec 1 (1)

Never mind. I'm pretty sure I found it. nt - Jami in MO 23:55 Dec 1 (0)

Yippee!!! I've finally made a English choice for dd - thanks every one for your help!! - Chris in CA 23:16 Dec 1 (1)

Sounds like a good plan! :o) nm - LisaNY 23:19 Dec 1 (0)

Alison in KY...I answered your singapore question below. We also practice drill work using calculadders and flash cards. Hope this helps! nt - Angela in KCMO 23:06 Dec 1 (0)

I would like some thoughts on Shurley vs. R&S English (m) - Teresa in TX 23:02 Dec 1 (7)

Thank you all (m) - Teresa in TX 10:16 Dec 2 (0)
I am using and love Shurley, but I would never presume that it's the answer for everyone . . . - Kristine out of lurking 9:57 Dec 2 (0)
If Rod and Staff is working for you, don't switch! R&S writing is far superior to Shurley's (and I am a Shurley fan!)(nt) - Tami 9:56 Dec 2 (0)
You know, I'm in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it camp"... - GVA 9:56 Dec 2 (0)
I thought we needed a change from R&S... - Laurie in SEA 0:38 Dec 2 (2)
- LOL at your quote: "Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.".... - Lea:) 9:00 Dec 2 (0)
- You're not the only one who doesn't like the manual! (m) - OhElizabeth 1:41 Dec 2 (0)

Saxon users: 5th grader, thinking of leaving state text book...he tested into 7/6 but... - Janine 22:58 Dec 1 (5)

I think 76 is fine. It will cover fractions, decimals, percents, and there is still 87 to go after that. :) - LH 23:02 Dec 1 (4)
- We were thinking of doing Videotext Algebra...what do you think about 7/6 or 8/7 leading into that? nt - Janine 23:30 Dec 1 (3)
  - I think for algebra, it helps if your student and calculate with facility and precisin (and speed) the four operations, with whole numbers, fractions, decimals,and percents - LH 0:05 Dec 2 (2)
    - Yikes that was unintelligible for the most part. Sorry; it's getting late for me obviously (NT) - LH 0:23 Dec 2 (1)
      - LOL...I figured it out. Thanks~ nt - Janine 0:50 Dec 2 (0)

Has anyone tried to incorporate Charlotte Mason's idea of shorter lessons with TWTM recommendations? more... - Christy in CO 22:53 Dec 1 (6)

Absolutely! (m) - Jill, OK in VA 12:52 Dec 2 (0)
We do this... - Tami 9:05 Dec 2 (2)
- This has worked well for us too. nt - Tammyla 10:26 Dec 2 (0)
- 1920 CM PNEU Schedule... - Tami 10:21 Dec 2 (0)
We do this for some subjects - Chris in CA 0:37 Dec 2 (0)
Sort of.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 23:24 Dec 1 (0)

I just love Story of The World!!!! - Jenileigh 22:51 Dec 1 (1)

So do we! Ds is now a history fanatic! :) nt - Jelly Bean 8:42 Dec 2 (0)

Harp and Laurel Wreath by Berquist - opinions? nt - lovemykids 22:48 Dec 1 (3)

My library has it. nt - Tammyla 10:28 Dec 2 (1)
- Should add that we used it last year and my kids enjoyed it. (m) - Tammyla 10:30 Dec 2 (0)
excellent selections for age-appropriate memorization (prose and poetry) - BMC 6:04 Dec 2 (0)

Jotham's Journey and Bartholemew's Passage Advent Books Where do you recommend getting these quickly. - mom4sons 22:46 Dec 1 (8)

I did Amazon with 2 day shipping the week of Thanksgiving! - Cyndi 18:28 Dec 2 (0)
I got mine at Half.com last year for around $6 including media mail shipping. You can usually upgrade to faster shipping. nt - ereks mom 14:59 Dec 2 (0)
don't forget to check the regular B&N or Borders stores. Ask a couple local churches, too- they might know! :-) nt - Peek a Boo 12:58 Dec 2 (0)
I ordered mine from Curriculum Connection the Trilogy for 31.85 and they shipped it priority same day!! nt - Jen P 7:07 Dec 2 (0)
I know my local Christian book shop carries them. (nt) - Colleen 1:33 Dec 2 (0)
you could also try Lifetime Gifts and books, or something like that - Jodi-FL 23:24 Dec 1 (1)
- I ordered from them once and they were VERY slow. nt - mom2abcd 9:44 Dec 2 (0)
I'd try my local Christian bookstore, or maybe CBD. nt - Sarah in OH 22:54 Dec 1 (0)

R.E.A.L. Science question - Sylvia 22:45 Dec 1 (4)

Re: R.E.A.L. Science question - Mallory 7:04 Dec 2 (1)
- and also depending on where you live, you probably won't be able to just go out and find all the different samples. nt - kaylk in tx 9:19 Dec 2 (0)
Hmmm... (m) - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 23:52 Dec 1 (1)
- Yes, it's the Usborne First Encyclopedia of Space. I'll check Rainbow Resource - thanks (nt) - Sylva 0:11 Dec 2 (0)

I was going to post this on the gen board, but maybe here is okay.....science fair, help??? - Kelli in TN 21:46 Dec 1 (4)

pollution/wildlife - - wendy in Rapid 0:32 Dec 2 (1)
- link, maybe - wendy in Rapid 0:33 Dec 2 (0)

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