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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Dec 10 (0)
  • What would you consider more beneficial learning a language...several shorter lessons or two longer lessons each week? - Magic Wand 23:08 Dec 10 (0)
  • SOTW 2... - Marsha 21:59 Dec 10 (1)
  • angela in ohio-Thanks for answering about BJU and Lial's...I have another question.... - awanama 21:33 Dec 10 (1)
  • Matin Latin... do you add grammar? or use it as a stand alone? nt - AudreyTN 21:08 Dec 10 (0)
  • Could I use LC1 with a 2nd grader...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:52 Dec 10 (3)
  • Is there anyplace you can find out what level you read at? nt - Luanne 20:50 Dec 10 (0)
  • Great find at Walmart for early grammar kids learning Spanish. (more) - Socal Sandra 20:44 Dec 10 (1)
  • Another question - does anyone know of any resources/curriculum to help teach Japanese? (m) - Allen Academy 20:22 Dec 10 (2)
  • I just found a great handwriting worksheet generating website... - King Alfred Academy 19:32 Dec 10 (1)
  • Know of a modern times history (renn.-present) for 2nd grader? - cami 19:17 Dec 10 (3)
  • What books on homeschooling do you recommend? I have a couple of friends who are interested and I would like to give them a list of books. TIA nt. - KerriF 19:17 Dec 10 (11)
  • Anyone her euse BJU K5 Beginnings? - Quiver0f10 18:42 Dec 10 (0)
  • WinterPromise questions? m - Jennifer in MI 18:36 Dec 10 (3)
  • Help choosing grammar for 12 yods - Stacie in Ut 17:28 Dec 10 (6)
  • Moms, I posted a question on the special needs board for any moms with experience with LD's...any suggestions would help!Thanks. nt - stephanie 16:36 Dec 10 (0)
  • Blackline Flags of the World? Who has that link? We want to make flag chains for Christmas decorations tomorrow. nt - Sweetpeach 16:01 Dec 10 (2)
  • Is there a lot of books needed for Living Learning Chemistry from Living Learning Books? - Trivium Academy 14:45 Dec 10 (2)
  • More TOG questions.... - Marsha 14:38 Dec 10 (6)
  • Ok really I will ask my question in this post :s - Katty 14:25 Dec 10 (4)
  • Core Knowledge...anyone have any thoughts on their program/materials?? - kel 14:24 Dec 10 (5)
  • How much handwriting does a first grader (just turned 6) year old need? - sandra Dumas 14:19 Dec 10 (2)
  • One More Time, Please. 3rd grade reading plans - Katty 14:17 Dec 10 (1)
  • One More Time, Please. 3rd grade reading plans - Katty 14:17 Dec 10 (0)
  • One More Time, Please. 3rd grade reading plans - Katty 14:17 Dec 10 (0)
  • SWR users, do you remember the cursive page Wanda Sanseri made for older students? - Magic Wand 13:38 Dec 10 (0)
  • Hooray! dd7 finished Milly-Molly-Mandy book and guide.... - Strawberry Queen 13:21 Dec 10 (3)
  • starting the 5th week of CW Homer -and - HollyDay 13:15 Dec 10 (2)
  • Latin Help Please!! - HollyDay 12:50 Dec 10 (9)
  • another question - reading/eyesight - Melissa 12:47 Dec 10 (3)
  • Suggestions for a reading program? (m) - AllenAcademy 12:44 Dec 10 (13)
  • Reviving topic discussed below-resources for scope & sequence K-12. - Trivium Academy 12:02 Dec 10 (2)
  • do you make Latin flashcards?...what do you include..meaning, gender, case, number????...How do you create yours?..nt - Gamom3 11:58 Dec 10 (5)
  • book suggestions - Melissa 11:41 Dec 10 (7)
  • Has anyone dropped spelling as a subject? - Excelsior! Academy 11:37 Dec 10 (2)
  • How have some of you used the kingfisher history and /or science encyclopedias as your main spines? - txchick 11:36 Dec 10 (2)
  • Here is a good site with suggestions for crafts and art... - Verena 11:22 Dec 10 (1)
  • Plans for year 5.... - Riverfront Headmistress 10:20 Dec 10 (11)
  • More Spanish Q's: Anyone use Living Language Spanish that can review it? (m) - Sue G in PA 10:18 Dec 10 (5)
  • Anyone have good living books to suggest for reading about the different continents? nt - Anne Marie 9:22 Dec 10 (6)
  • May have been mentioned- But the Heisman Trophy Winner announced Sunday in College Football, this year was homeschooled! Yeahhhhhh - Classic Mom 9:18 Dec 10 (8)
  • Question about Real Science 4 Kids...(m) - Dayle in Guatemala 9:10 Dec 10 (7)
  • A Guide to the Great Books, Callihan - Veritas Press - is anyone using these?... - MIch elle 9:03 Dec 10 (2)
  • Dd11 wants to learn Spanish instead of Latin. Should I oblige? (m) - Sue G in PA 9:03 Dec 10 (7)
  • Latin nervous breakdown!!! PLEASE HELP!!!! I desperately need a Latin scholar to explain two things to me!!! - Hoggirl 8:53 Dec 10 (7)
  • Do I need two complete kits of Growing with Grammar if I'm doing this with 2 kids?TIA...nm - Lyn NoCA 8:50 Dec 10 (4)
  • Tapestry of Grace... - Marsha 8:44 Dec 10 (6)
  • CONFUSED!! Help me understand how to do this correctly...dictation used for spelling - Gamom3 8:42 Dec 10 (4)
  • Do I teach my 4.5 ds to print or write cursive first? - Seaside Academy 8:27 Dec 10 (2)
  • I would like some information on homeschooling in Ontario and Nova Scotia . . . - Tonia 8:09 Dec 10 (3)
  • Simply Charlotte Mason - Shanna 7:32 Dec 10 (3)
  • Jessica at Trivium Academy - Testimony 7:26 Dec 10 (2)
  • Help with making math less stressful. - Alicia 7:24 Dec 10 (10)
  • I am looking for a free math worksheet generator. What is the one that is mentioned every so often on this board? TIA. nt - Arch At Home 7:17 Dec 10 (3)
  • I'm seeking recommendations for middle school world history texts (m) - LisaNY 7:16 Dec 10 (22)
  • What is the link to the free Christmas unit that was posted a few boards back? I can't seem to find it. nt - Riverfront Headmistress 6:42 Dec 10 (2)
  • I don't know if this is a good thing or not, but DH wants to get more involved inthe kids schooling - Quiver0f10 5:53 Dec 10 (29)
  • Is there really any reason for me to finish The Scarlet Pimpernel and hand it on to Calvin? (m) - Laura in China 5:28 Dec 10 (16)
  • How easy is it to get most of the books recommended in WTM, used, from one seller? - Friederike in Persia 3:38 Dec 10 (3)
  • Weekly Report 13 is up - Kristiana 0:18 Dec 10 (7)
  • What do you see, if anything, that I can condense? - Magic Wand 21:54 Dec 9 (13)
  • Someone said on an earlier board that Teaching Textbooks while well taught & enjoyed by her child, was not comprehensive enough or difficult enough, once child got to private school (more) - Sherri in MI 21:37 Dec 9 (17)
  • Heads up: I posted a WTB for SSRW K & 1st grade combo - Jenileigh 21:30 Dec 9 (0)
  • four year old math - Jessica 20:52 Dec 9 (5)
  • Home School Abbreviations page with website links ... - Debbie in Plano 20:22 Dec 9 (7)
  • Could someone compare Christian Kids Explore series to the God's Design Science? RS4K? m - Sunny 20:16 Dec 9 (9)
  • Mathematical Reasoning from Critical Thinking/Bright Minds? - LibrarianMom 20:09 Dec 9 (0)
  • Anyone NOT going to do latin or other foreign language until high school? - Quiver0f10 20:09 Dec 9 (9)
  • Finishing Noeo Chemistry....starting Nature Notebooks for remainder of year...help, please - Excelsior! Academy 19:26 Dec 9 (1)
  • Core Knowledge users.... - yvonne in ca 19:11 Dec 9 (2)
  • Does anyone else find that this is the time of year you make changes??? (m) - Mel 18:21 Dec 9 (2)
  • Had a family meeting...worked out a tentative schedule. Please look! - txchick 17:43 Dec 9 (11)
  • Narration vs. questions - siloam 17:20 Dec 9 (11)
  • What books/curriculum are you using for a 6th grader? nm - Marsha 16:27 Dec 9 (34)
  • Math - thinking ahead to Alg and beyond...What math after Singapore 6? - Georgia 16:27 Dec 9 (9)