- No! It's still summer! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 23:58 Aug 18
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- Hots: How to Study Your Bible for Kids, SOTW, Singapore math, E-M Daily Geo. Cold: we're only getting 1/2 days in -- haven't started spelling or science, and dd's attitude is "wilty." nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 23:36 Aug 18
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- Hots: Calvert Spelling, RS Spanish, LC 1, Harcourt Sci 6, Med: IEW, AG, History, Cold: No one wants to do math! - Mama Owl 23:20 Aug 18
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- Link to TOC for STOW 3 inside... - Taz & Storm's Mom 22:15 Aug 18
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- Thanks so much! I don't know how I missed that!! :) nt - anj 22:22 Aug 18
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- Thanks so much! I don't know how I missed that!! :) nt - anj 22:22 Aug 18
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- Pair them up and have them test each other?(nt) - Tami 21:31 Aug 18
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- Oh, and congrats for starting!!! nt - Pensguys 20:18 Aug 18
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- You mark the words (m) - Pensguys 20:17 Aug 18
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- Why I want to start incorporating art and music appreciation... - Heidi in CA 20:23 Aug 18
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- We consider these core subjects... - Tami 20:14 Aug 18
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- I love this kind of art..it tells a story.....I know its gory but I like it. nt - Mama Owl 23:38 Aug 18
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- Or, for those who don't like gore, there is PLENTY of other "boy-friendly" art on topics like knights and cowboys. nt - Brenda 21:14 Aug 18
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- I'll check out that book....I hate art. (don't hang me)....m - Pensguys 20:28 Aug 18
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- Will you show your kids one of the gory prints from the above link and post of their reaction?(nt) - Tami 20:32 Aug 18
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- Sure! I'll try to do that tomorrow. nt - Pensguys 20:57 Aug 18 (1)
- Will you show your kids one of the gory prints from the above link and post of their reaction?(nt) - Tami 20:32 Aug 18
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- I love this kind of art..it tells a story.....I know its gory but I like it. nt - Mama Owl 23:38 Aug 18
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- I think art is vital. But, are your guys so young that ... - Brenda 19:43 Aug 18
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- Yes, they are young (8 and 6). We did SOTW2 last year (m) - Pensguys 20:26 Aug 18
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- But, can YOU draw? Do you show them how much ... - Brenda 21:11 Aug 18
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- But, can YOU draw? Do you show them how much ... - Brenda 21:11 Aug 18
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- Yes, they are young (8 and 6). We did SOTW2 last year (m) - Pensguys 20:26 Aug 18
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- Re: In your opinion, how important is Art and/or Music/Composer study in your hs? m - Old Mother West Wind 19:41 Aug 18
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- Pensguys, what's this magazine/brochure you are speaking of?? nt - Karie 19:40 Aug 18
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- It is called Clavier's Piano Explorer (m) - Pensguys 20:24 Aug 18
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- It is called Clavier's Piano Explorer (m) - Pensguys 20:24 Aug 18
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- Re: In your opinion, how important is Art and/or Music/Composer study in your hs? m - Lene 19:34 Aug 18
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- So you're saying..... - Pensguys 20:31 Aug 18
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- Oh, yeah...the boys are 8 and 6. nt - Pensguys 20:31 Aug 18
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- Oh, yeah...the boys are 8 and 6. nt - Pensguys 20:31 Aug 18
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- Excellent post -- I agree! nt - Brenda 19:46 Aug 18
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- So you're saying..... - Pensguys 20:31 Aug 18
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- Re: In your opinion, how important is Art and/or Music/Composer study in your hs? m - Wendi 19:27 Aug 18
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- here are my plans to go along w/ SOTW 2... - Stacia in GA 23:12 Aug 18
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- Well I would probably go ahead and start with Primary 1A - Tracy 19:21 Aug 18
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- Answers... (m) - Kisa in CA 21:41 Aug 18
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- link only :o) - abbeyej 18:23 Aug 18
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- Yes it is easy 8-)... - Anna 20:36 Aug 18
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- This happened to me... (m) - KC in MD 20:33 Aug 18
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- BTW... (m) - KC in MD 20:37 Aug 18
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- BTW... (m) - KC in MD 20:37 Aug 18
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- Yes, yes! I've been there! (m) - LCGal 18:00 Aug 18
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- It sound to me like it's time to - Olivia 17:57 Aug 18
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- Just read the Quick Start guide -- this is my 3rd year with SP, I've never read more! Also, I don't start spelling until 3-4 weeks into our year - I start with a few "key" subjects, then add in others within the first 4-6 weeks. HTH! nt - Shelly in SC 18:20 Aug 18
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- Re: Could someone plllllllllease give me a "nutshell" summary of how to begin Spelling Power?...(m) - DorothyA 17:39 Aug 18
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- Another thought---just because you're "starting school" soon - Kim 18:14 Aug 18
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- Awesome advice...funny how we can't help but "structure" ourselves! Thanks, girls! nt - Ree 19:20 Aug 18
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- Awesome advice...funny how we can't help but "structure" ourselves! Thanks, girls! nt - Ree 19:20 Aug 18
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- Another thought---just because you're "starting school" soon - Kim 18:14 Aug 18
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- Re: thanks! m - Ann in WA 19:37 Aug 18
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- I didn't push writing K-2; we did drawings... - Another Diane 18:15 Aug 18
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- This sounds good, except I think that it's really useful to write up experiments. - Carol in Cal. 17:50 Aug 18
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- worked for us! both boys scored off-the chart on science. Now, if only spelling and math worked this way... - Lori D. 17:47 Aug 18
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- All we're doing this year for 4th, 3rd, and K is reading library books and - Lana in TX 17:34 Aug 18
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- I relied on library tapes and books for my older kids until *this* year (fifth for one and sixth for another). (m) - Jill, OK in VA 17:15 Aug 18
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- Hey Jill, like minds think great. This is how we approached science until last yr. They really do learn tons this way. nt - Needleroozer 17:27 Aug 18
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- Hey Jill, like minds think great. This is how we approached science until last yr. They really do learn tons this way. nt - Needleroozer 17:27 Aug 18
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- Re: Science - is it enough to just read a load of books and do hands-on activities? - Ria 17:01 Aug 18
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- I decided against RS4K because it was too much like a text book. - Another Diane 18:20 Aug 18
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- I certainly don't think it's too young, but then again... - Jill, OK in VA 17:19 Aug 18
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- Well, then, I guess if *you're* doing it this way, then it's okay. lol. (m) - Needleroozer 17:29 Aug 18
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- Well, then, I guess if *you're* doing it this way, then it's okay. lol. (m) - Needleroozer 17:29 Aug 18
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- Keep your curriculum; change your manipulatives. - Cindyg 17:59 Aug 18
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- I agree...nt - Julieofsardis 20:20 Aug 18
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- I agree...nt - Julieofsardis 20:20 Aug 18
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- My DD struggles with math, too. - Carol in Cal. 17:56 Aug 18
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- I don't have any advice, just wanted to say we are in the same boat...more - awanama 17:11 Aug 18
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- Thanks, Susan (m) - Jacklyn 19:09 Aug 18
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- You can check out Guerber/Miller sample chapters at www.nothingnewpress.com - Susan in SoCal 19:41 Aug 18
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- You can check out Guerber/Miller sample chapters at www.nothingnewpress.com - Susan in SoCal 19:41 Aug 18
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- PACES - Crystal in Wa 19:46 Aug 18
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- I used it last year and it was a life saver - Tracy 19:25 Aug 18
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- Just received their catalog today... - Michelle T 16:36 Aug 18
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- I was curious because she said that her only supplement was Encarta CD ROM. nt - Connie in KY 16:44 Aug 18
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- I was curious because she said that her only supplement was Encarta CD ROM. nt - Connie in KY 16:44 Aug 18
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- just received mine yesterday... - LH 16:17 Aug 18
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- Great! And for you LC fans, good for you! Everyone should use what works best for *their own family*!!!! nt - Ria 16:04 Aug 18
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- YES! I agree. nt - Pensguys 16:13 Aug 18
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- YES! I agree. nt - Pensguys 16:13 Aug 18
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- STOP: I finally decided to stick with LCI instead of switching, I can't take it!!!! ;-) nt - mom2fourboys 15:07 Aug 18
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- I'm using LFC, but I'm not a big "switching" advocate. (m) - JennG 17:26 Aug 18
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- You're not alone--I previewed LFC and decided to return it (more inside for those interested) - Lynn in WI 15:50 Aug 18
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- Well, LCI is going very well for us, if that helps offset your anxiety....nt - Julieofsardis 15:10 Aug 18
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- I'm using LFC, but I'm not a big "switching" advocate. (m) - JennG 17:26 Aug 18
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- We have all the Pathway Readers. - Connie in KY 16:14 Aug 18
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- Connie--Would you suggest I start my son with Days Go By? - April 16:27 Aug 18
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- I would say start at the first book. (Not sure of the title, it is upstairs)... - Connie in KY 16:52 Aug 18
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- I think First Steps is the first book :-) nt - stellarmom 17:31 Aug 18
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- Thanks, Connie! I just ordered the books and workbooks for 1st and 2nd grade... - April 16:56 Aug 18
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- I think First Steps is the first book :-) nt - stellarmom 17:31 Aug 18
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- I would say start at the first book. (Not sure of the title, it is upstairs)... - Connie in KY 16:52 Aug 18
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- Connie--Would you suggest I start my son with Days Go By? - April 16:27 Aug 18
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- Oops! It's Pathway Reading, not the other way around! - April 14:49 Aug 18
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- BJU English has more grammar than writing in the elementary grades, because there is a journal every week in the spelling. nt - Veronica 20:28 Aug 18
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- As usual, I'm doing it **my way**...(m) - Andee 18:13 Aug 18
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- There are 10 lessons for each chapter. 160 lessons in all and yes, they alternate grammar and writing chapters. nt - StacyTea 16:14 Aug 18
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- Thanks for sharing. This looks great! nm - Lin 23:40 Aug 18
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- This was on my wish-list for this year, and... - Jacklyn 19:13 Aug 18
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- What made you decide to start with Europe? Just curious. nt - Pensguys 18:47 Aug 18
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- Future vacation plans. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 21:12 Aug 18
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- Future vacation plans. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 21:12 Aug 18
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- Looks great. Does B & N usually carry these? nt - FloridaLisa 15:11 Aug 18
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- I think I did see one or two at my local B&N, not the whole series though. I know they carry them online. nt - Elizabeth 15:15 Aug 18
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- Thanks. One more excuse to get a white chocolate mocha decaf grande. nt - FloridaLisa 15:17 Aug 18
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- LOL! I am a double shot skinny mocha with cream girl. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 15:21 Aug 18
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- LOL! I am a double shot skinny mocha with cream girl. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 15:21 Aug 18
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- Thanks. One more excuse to get a white chocolate mocha decaf grande. nt - FloridaLisa 15:17 Aug 18
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- I think I did see one or two at my local B&N, not the whole series though. I know they carry them online. nt - Elizabeth 15:15 Aug 18
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- Oy! I just bought Trail Guide to US History....this looks really good as do all the E-M products.(nt) - Tami 15:09 Aug 18 (1)
- Thanks for sharing. I really like their stuff, esp. that you can look through the book before buying it. nt - catalinakel 14:45 Aug 18
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- I agree. That is so very helpful! nt - Elizabeth 14:58 Aug 18
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- I agree. That is so very helpful! nt - Elizabeth 14:58 Aug 18
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- How many days per week do you use it? (m) - Beth in TN 14:31 Aug 18
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- I think you could easily complete it in 18 weeks... - Elizabeth 14:56 Aug 18
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- And how long does each lesson take? nt - Pensguys 14:41 Aug 18
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- Some lessons are longer than others, but we usually spend 15 minutes to 30 minutes on a lesson... - Elizabeth 14:57 Aug 18
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- Some lessons are longer than others, but we usually spend 15 minutes to 30 minutes on a lesson... - Elizabeth 14:57 Aug 18
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- I think you could easily complete it in 18 weeks... - Elizabeth 14:56 Aug 18
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- Looks interesting - what age would you recommend this for? nt - jmgconner 14:28 Aug 18
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- They recommend grades 3-6+ (m.....) - Elizabeth 14:39 Aug 18
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- They recommend grades 3-6+ (m.....) - Elizabeth 14:39 Aug 18
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- About Shurley (m) - Jane 14:01 Aug 18
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- I will be supplementing...(m) - Tiffani 17:51 Aug 18
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- Well, we've been using R&S all along (m) - Jane 19:30 Aug 18
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- I have a 5th and 3rd grader too... - Tiffani 20:21 Aug 18
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- Wow! my dc are the exact ages (4yo and 1yo!). So yes, (m) - Jane 21:05 Aug 18
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- Wow! my dc are the exact ages (4yo and 1yo!). So yes, (m) - Jane 21:05 Aug 18
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- I have a 5th and 3rd grader too... - Tiffani 20:21 Aug 18
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- Well, we've been using R&S all along (m) - Jane 19:30 Aug 18
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- I will be supplementing...(m) - Tiffani 17:51 Aug 18
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- This is what I've done in the past for my kids... - Jill, OK in VA 17:24 Aug 18
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- yes! help him!... (more) - dcd 15:56 Aug 18
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- ABSOLUTELY! :-) My son is 10 yo and is a lego freak too (m) - Tina in Texas 14:40 Aug 18
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- Yes, he is much more visual... - Deece in MN 15:31 Aug 18
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- Yes, he is much more visual... - Deece in MN 15:31 Aug 18
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- This is one of the many things l love about WriteShop, it teaches him how to brainstorm ... - Brenda 14:35 Aug 18
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- I have seen you and other people post about WriteShop... - Deece in MN 15:34 Aug 18
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- If he's done plenty of oral narration in the ... - Brenda 16:10 Aug 18
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- If he's done plenty of oral narration in the ... - Brenda 16:10 Aug 18
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- LOL!--I like your "disclaimer" at the end, Brenda! :-) nt - Andee 14:43 Aug 18
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- *friendly wink* nt - Brenda 16:11 Aug 18
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- *friendly wink* nt - Brenda 16:11 Aug 18
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- I have seen you and other people post about WriteShop... - Deece in MN 15:34 Aug 18
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- Have him use his grammar/writing book for an example of a descriptive paragraph. nt - Beth in TN 14:32 Aug 18
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- I wouldn't start looking elsewhere after only a couple of lessons. Give it time. (nt) - Colleen 23:51 Aug 18
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- We're using Singapore... - Susan 21:31 Aug 18
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- Re: What to do for Science?? We are NOT liking Singapore! Please help! ... - Another Diane 18:26 Aug 18
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- So you like 4 but not 3? m - Rebecca 19:57 Aug 18
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- So you like 4 but not 3? m - Rebecca 19:57 Aug 18
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- Have you looked at RS4K... - Heather in VA 15:06 Aug 18
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- Nevermind! I just found it in a post above. I've never heard of it so I'll have to check it out. :) nt - Rebecca 17:59 Aug 18
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- Maybe I should know...but what is RS4K? Thanks! nt - Rebecca 17:56 Aug 18
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- Real Science 4 Kids...nt - crisean 19:54 Aug 18
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- Real Science 4 Kids...nt - crisean 19:54 Aug 18
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- Nevermind! I just found it in a post above. I've never heard of it so I'll have to check it out. :) nt - Rebecca 17:59 Aug 18
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- I wanted science to be like a chocolate zuchinni muffin - tempting yet healthy - Poppins in Manitoba 14:11 Aug 18
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- We struggled with science for two years... - jmgconner 13:59 Aug 18
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- I didn't subscribe, but bought back issues (m) - Gita 17:41 Aug 18
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- We like it and will also be able to use it on our next go round. Lots of resources. - Pam in MA 15:06 Aug 18
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- We do, and we LOVE it!! Well worth the money, it is great for ANY age!! nt - CLS 14:48 Aug 18
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- ditto (nt) - dcd 15:58 Aug 18
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- ditto (nt) - dcd 15:58 Aug 18
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- I always say that reading is like potty training: you can't force it, but one day it all just clicks. (wee bit more) - anj 21:04 Aug 18
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- I had to use something else then switch to OPG... - Yevrah 14:28 Aug 18
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- Any graphic program can be used to reduce them before printing. nt - Carol 15:42 Aug 18
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- Thanks.. that's help me out! nt - family4god 18:21 Aug 18
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- Is his grip also very tight? (m) - Janet in GA 17:41 Aug 18
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- Is his grip also very tight? (m) - Janet in GA 17:40 Aug 18
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- Have him use a mechanical pencil. If he presses too hard, the lead snaps off. nt - PeggyS 13:34 Aug 18
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- This is really common around lesson 60....and why I dont Like the program! - Mama Owl 23:55 Aug 18
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- My oldest (now 11th grade prolific reader) learned on 100EZ. It became dull for her around Lesson 80 but I gently made her finish the book. Don't be discouraged 8-). nt - Anna 16:55 Aug 18
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- Please remember that his physical abilities are changing every ... - Brenda 14:45 Aug 18
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- I am going thru the exact same thing!! - Brenda in FL 13:39 Aug 18
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- I too told my son that he could get his library card if he finished the book! - karla m 13:55 Aug 18
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- I too told my son that he could get his library card if he finished the book! - karla m 13:55 Aug 18
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- Not much help, but I've heard suggestions that the book be called "80 EZ Lessons" - Carolyn in MN 12:56 Aug 18
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- *80*??? We drop it at *50*! - marnadoo 17:09 Aug 18
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- *80*??? We drop it at *50*! - marnadoo 17:09 Aug 18
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- Typing Instructor v.16 (link enclosed) - Beth in TN 14:36 Aug 18
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- Yep... we've seen several and this is the one my dc rave about using. nt - Anna 16:58 Aug 18
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- Is 4th grade to young to start this typing program? nt - Corby 14:45 Aug 18
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- My 3rd grader is doing well with it. nt - Dawn in Ohio 15:48 Aug 18
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- I think it would work. I'm using it with a 6th grader. (m) - Beth in TN 15:17 Aug 18
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- My 3rd grader is doing well with it. nt - Dawn in Ohio 15:48 Aug 18
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- Yep... we've seen several and this is the one my dc rave about using. nt - Anna 16:58 Aug 18
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- Re: Don't LOVE it but works for DS (m) - Ann in WA 16:25 Aug 18
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- Inexpensive, kid-friendly, good pace, just enough writing, allows child to be independent, sometimes funny/crazy exercises, introduces reading/spelling rules and -- best of all -- no planning involved. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 15:16 Aug 18
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- Let's see...m - Kim in NV 14:01 Aug 18
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- It has been very helpful for my dd - along with PP... - SFS 12:24 Aug 18
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- wow you guys are fast! Thanks so much! nt - Heather in MA 12:22 Aug 18
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- My son hated PP, so I tried ETC - it was perfect for us (m) - Anne Marie 12:13 Aug 18
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- I love it because my ds loved it so much (m) - Audrey 12:13 Aug 18
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- I've used it sometimes as a fun supplement; certainly wouldn't say I "love it" though. (nt) - Colleen 12:06 Aug 18
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- you can see samples online... - abbeyej 12:04 Aug 18
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- A different point of view... - Laurie in CA 14:20 Aug 18
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- My boys have used The Violin Book series for 3 years.... - Jacklyn 14:00 Aug 18
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- Re: Help Violin!!!!!! - T Baer 11:35 Aug 18
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- I think WTM recommends one called www.theviolinbook.com nt - Nanci in WA 12:35 Aug 18
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- Thanks - Patty mom to 4 boys TN 14:14 Aug 18
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- Thanks - Patty mom to 4 boys TN 14:14 Aug 18
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- I think WTM recommends one called www.theviolinbook.com nt - Nanci in WA 12:35 Aug 18
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- I have found HWT exellent to begin with then we switch to Italics for their printing - cursive. nt - Linda G in MO 18:58 Aug 18
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- Another HWT user. :) nt - Heather in OK 13:00 Aug 18
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- My 5 yo ds enjoys HWT. nt - Holly in N NV 11:54 Aug 18
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- My 4 boys love Handwriting without tears - Patty mom to 4 boys TN 11:27 Aug 18
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- Thanks Laura and Patty......Patty do you use the - BarbinTN 11:46 Aug 18
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- Thanks Laura and Patty......Patty do you use the - BarbinTN 11:46 Aug 18
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- I'm using HWT with my kindergartener... - lkh 11:16 Aug 18
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- ...some advice....(m) - Andee 13:30 Aug 18
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- Re: Can someone who's used Veritas' 4th gr. (Mid. Ages/Ren & Ref) give me some advice?.... - Christina in ME 12:27 Aug 18
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- Thanks for the help...one more question...please. - Shari in PA 13:13 Aug 18
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- Re: Thanks for the help...one more question...please. - Christina in ME 19:16 Aug 18
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- You can combine VP with SOTW. - Maxine in WA 13:48 Aug 18
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- Thanks Maxine, I copied that chart..NT - Shari in PA 16:33 Aug 18
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- Thanks Maxine, I copied that chart..NT - Shari in PA 16:33 Aug 18
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- Re: Thanks for the help...one more question...please. - Christina in ME 19:16 Aug 18
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- I agree with Christina! And add, that you could certainly fold all your FM readings into SOTW readings. NT - Susan in SoCal 12:36 Aug 18
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- Thanks for the help...one more question...please. - Shari in PA 13:13 Aug 18
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- Look at SOTW 2 before you decide. - Carol in Cal. 17:59 Aug 18
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- Re: History Curriculum Choices - Heather 14:51 Aug 18
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- If you wanted to use SOTW with Veritas, could you just use the history cards? (lm) - Jennifer in FL (formerly in TX) 18:31 Aug 18
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- If you wanted to use SOTW with Veritas, could you just use the history cards? (lm) - Jennifer in FL (formerly in TX) 18:31 Aug 18
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- The way I read it you are not doing history this year...is that correct? (m) - Lil3 12:29 Aug 18
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- I too would say SOTW. It's wonderful and if you start in Kinder you can take your time and make it last over 2 years. nt. - Yvette S. 11:52 Aug 18
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- I use Sonlight, but of the programs you listed, I'd opt for SOTW with accompanying recommendations, no question. (nt) - Colleen 11:30 Aug 18
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- I'd say the same- SOTW for 4yo for now. If dd's were a little older I'd say TOG. nt - Anna 11:02 Aug 18
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- Of those, I'd recommend just SOTW with a young child. Easy to implement and enjoyable! (nt) - Jennifer in FL (formerly in TX) 10:29 Aug 18
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- I assume you're referring to the activity books? They aren't study guides, e.g. no lesson plans. (nt) - Colleen 11:30 Aug 18
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- No study guides, only activity book - MIch elle 10:07 Aug 18
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- Re: She doesn't sound too far behind to me... (sorry so long!) - Mom2-3 16:46 Aug 18
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- You have some good responses, but I did want to point out . . . (m) - FloridaLisa 15:22 Aug 18
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- Team reading seems to give my DD the confidence needed to reach the next level. nt - PeggyS 13:41 Aug 18
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- Frog & Toad! Congratulations to both of you. (m) - TammyLa 12:37 Aug 18
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- My opinion - OhElizabeth 12:19 Aug 18
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- :-) WRTR is a key part of our homeschooling. I agree with you completely about explicit phonics. nt - Poppins 13:44 Aug 18 (1)
- Um - reading does it. yep. reading.reading.reading. - catalinakel 12:11 Aug 18
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- I have to echo that, - Sue 16:23 Aug 18
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- "Not that far behind" --- I could kiss you! - Poppins 13:46 Aug 18
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- I agree (and I've taught and tutored lots of young readers)... - Lea 12:17 Aug 18
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- I have to echo that, - Sue 16:23 Aug 18
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- Re: What brings a kid up to reading at their grade level? What helps them progress? - Stacy in NJ 11:45 Aug 18
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- Do whatever works for her - MIch elle 11:28 Aug 18
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- Re: What brings a kid up to reading at their grade level? What helps them progress? - Susan S. 10:53 Aug 18
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- I did wonder if she was memorizing - but she still makes mistakes. nt - Poppins 11:42 Aug 18
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- I did wonder if she was memorizing - but she still makes mistakes. nt - Poppins 11:42 Aug 18
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- What about having her listen to books on tape? Then you don't have to read. {g} .... - Heather in ON 10:43 Aug 18
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- Aside from the fact that I wouldn't cover grammar only three years...(m) - Colleen 11:28 Aug 18
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- About grade levels... - Jann in TX 12:17 Aug 18
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- The first 1/3 of each Saxon book is review of the previous year. (m) - Susan in Mo 11:14 Aug 18
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- I am happy with Saxon, and we just skipped through most of the book. (m) - Kristine out of lurking 11:12 Aug 18
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- Thank You! I love the idea of... - April 14:03 Aug 18
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- Thank You! I love the idea of... - April 14:03 Aug 18
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- I didn't like the look of Saxon K. Here's my MUS review ... - Sue in St Pete 10:37 Aug 18
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- Maybe adding a supplemental program would work...more... - Robin in DFW 9:31 Aug 18
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- Thanks, I'll look into that as well as moving up a bit in the Saxon - April 10:04 Aug 18
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- Thanks, I'll look into that as well as moving up a bit in the Saxon - April 10:04 Aug 18
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- I think most people recomend to do the year ahead. my 5 1/2 year old son is starting math2 - TheresaP 9:01 Aug 18
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- totally surprised at your frustration - judy 8:52 Aug 18
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- Many (including Veritas Press0 recommend using Saxon 1 year ahead - i.e. My 5 yo had a great year with Saxon 1 and is now using Saxon 2 at 6 yo. We both enjoy it! nm - LNC 8:45 Aug 18
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- This is what we are doing, also. nt - Susie in CA 12:28 Aug 18
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- So, should I double up on Math lessons and get through Math 1 faster and then proceed with Math 2? - April 8:50 Aug 18 (1)
- This is what we are doing, also. nt - Susie in CA 12:28 Aug 18
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- We use Right Start and really love it! (m) - OhElizabeth 8:37 Aug 18
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- For a struggling English student? At least one year of Shurley.(nt) - Tami 11:55 Aug 18
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- Shurley first, then R&S in 6th or 7th. (m) - LCGal 11:02 Aug 18
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- Thank you! This is... - Donna A. 11:20 Aug 18
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- Thank you! This is... - Donna A. 11:20 Aug 18
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- another vote for R&S. nt - Lolly 9:58 Aug 18
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- I vote for R&S 4. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:05 Aug 18
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- We've used grades 2, 3, 4, and 5...(m) - Colleen 11:48 Aug 18
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- Thank you, Colleen. I always appreciate your input. nt - StacyTea 21:49 Aug 18
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- Thank you, Colleen. I always appreciate your input. nt - StacyTea 21:49 Aug 18
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- I like Phonics Pathways. nt - KPM 9:18 Aug 18
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- Ditto. nt - Heather in WI 16:55 Aug 18
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- Ditto. nt - Heather in WI 16:55 Aug 18
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- Re: Newbie needs help with approach to Reading - Amy in KY 8:57 Aug 18
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- I agree 'cept (m) - mom2fourboys 9:18 Aug 18
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- Thanks! We used that in preschool and loved it. I'll add it. - April 9:32 Aug 18
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- Thanks! We used that in preschool and loved it. I'll add it. - April 9:32 Aug 18
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- I agree 'cept (m) - mom2fourboys 9:18 Aug 18
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- Sounds like it's time for spelling with some solid phonics rules! Here's what I use... - OhElizabeth 8:26 Aug 18
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- After using both, Shurley is a better fit for this dc. Are you already ditching BJU?(nt) - Tami 8:26 Aug 18
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- Not necessarily. The jury is still out on whether I'll go with BJU or R&S. nt - StacyTea 8:29 Aug 18 (1)
- That would be "MY" DH- that's what I get for typing with a squirming toddler on my lap :) nt - Nanci in WA 8:03 Aug 18
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- Well, that's a relief. I was thinking maybe you had different dh's in different cities. LOL - Old Mother West Wind 8:38 Aug 18
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- LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - crisean 20:08 Aug 18
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- LOL!! nt - Pensguys 8:44 Aug 18
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- LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - crisean 20:08 Aug 18
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- Well, that's a relief. I was thinking maybe you had different dh's in different cities. LOL - Old Mother West Wind 8:38 Aug 18
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- Twice a day, 15 minutes each. It's not bad! nt - LCGal 11:03 Aug 18
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- You will likely just have to teach separately to each dc. (m) - FloridaLisa 7:58 Aug 18
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- Re: Question for Shurley users.. - mom2fourboys 7:46 Aug 18
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- Phonetic Zoo is an auditory program on cassette/CD. Don't know... - KarenC 9:49 Aug 18
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- I will check it out! Thanks. nm - Lin 10:08 Aug 18
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- I will check it out! Thanks. nm - Lin 10:08 Aug 18
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- Well...(m) - StacyTea 7:56 Aug 18
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- I don't knoooowwww (said in her best whiny voice LOL)... - Heather in VA 8:06 Aug 18
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- Well keep in mind (m) - StacyTea 8:16 Aug 18
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- Can I but in here? I am using BJU english and... - Kisa in CA 8:31 Aug 18
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- Can I but in here? I am using BJU english and... - Kisa in CA 8:31 Aug 18
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- Well keep in mind (m) - StacyTea 8:16 Aug 18
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- I don't knoooowwww (said in her best whiny voice LOL)... - Heather in VA 8:06 Aug 18
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- I wouldn't duplicate formal work. I would do lots of experiments... - Karen in TX 8:46 Aug 18
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- I agree... - Donelda 12:11 Aug 18
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- I agree... - Donelda 12:11 Aug 18
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- I bought my level 1 (m) - mom2fourboys 8:13 Aug 18
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- If your child is ready for algebra then go with TEaching TExtbooks. - Jan P. 20:46 Aug 18
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- Switched on Schoolhouse... - LNC 8:52 Aug 18
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- Suggestion... - Tami 7:32 Aug 18
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- ps my son is 15,very behind on things - Debby B. 7:07 Aug 18
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- Try this! - OhElizabeth 8:13 Aug 18
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- Paula would be the only one that can post them to her website...her email address - Carrie 6:49 Aug 18
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- I'm assuming you're considering 100 EZ lessons for your son. If so, (m) - Sharon in SC 8:05 Aug 18
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- Thanks ladies! I "guess" I am glad to get mixed opinions:o) nm - BarbinTN 11:00 Aug 18
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- Thanks ladies! I "guess" I am glad to get mixed opinions:o) nm - BarbinTN 11:00 Aug 18
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- I didn't care for 100 EZ, but love Abeka's Handbook For Reading. It's a cheerful, well-organized phonics primer.(nt) - Tami 6:16 Aug 18
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- I just got a 33 lb. box from them today :) - Kim IN Austin 18:25 Aug 18
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- Thank you ladies! I'll check both of them out right now :o)nt - Sumi 7:23 Aug 18 (1)
- www.hometrainingtools.com....nt - Paula S. 6:55 Aug 18
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- www.homesciencetools.com nt - Ria 5:54 Aug 18
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- We're using meet the masters... - catalinakel 14:51 Aug 18
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- We have this. - Ria 5:15 Aug 18
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- My girls also loved them and then outgrew them. More - Pam in MA 8:41 Aug 18
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- Well if you really want to get disgusted, do a search about Morgan le Fay... (m) - OhElizabeth 8:35 Aug 18
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- I think they "lie" in the sense of omitting, not in the sense of stating falsehood... - dm3boys 8:49 Aug 18
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- They also lie to - Karen 10:01 Aug 18
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- link on Morgan le Fay - OhElizabeth 18:20 Aug 18
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- The Arthur cycle may not be historical, but it is a foundational myth of English (and western) culture... - Kay in Cal 10:21 Aug 18
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- link on Morgan le Fay - OhElizabeth 18:20 Aug 18
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- They also lie to - Karen 10:01 Aug 18
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- I think they "lie" in the sense of omitting, not in the sense of stating falsehood... - dm3boys 8:49 Aug 18
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- We did, too--these were the books that really got DD reading. - Carol in Cal. 7:02 Aug 18
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- ditto nt - mom2fourboys 7:06 Aug 18
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- ditto nt - mom2fourboys 7:06 Aug 18
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- We've had a very positive experience with the series as well. . . - PeggyS 6:41 Aug 18
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- I didn't do them in order -- just picked the topics that I wanted. - carin' for seven 7:04 Aug 18
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- I didn't do them in order -- just picked the topics that I wanted. - carin' for seven 7:04 Aug 18
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- how could I find what channel it's on, or what time? - Jodi-FL 5:35 Aug 18
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- It's been on late night on TBN . . . - Brenda in FL 13:54 Aug 18
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- Re: It's been on late night on TBN . . . - Karen's testimony 16:19 Aug 18
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- ooh, that's good to know, thanks ladies! nt - Jodi-FL 19:22 Aug 18
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- ooh, that's good to know, thanks ladies! nt - Jodi-FL 19:22 Aug 18
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- Re: It's been on late night on TBN . . . - Karen's testimony 16:19 Aug 18
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- It's been on late night on TBN . . . - Brenda in FL 13:54 Aug 18
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- Re: I'd like to recommend a great DVD resource for ancient and Biblical History - Karen's testimony 4:51 Aug 18
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- Yes, they added in some corny humourous bits for the teens . . . - Brenda in FL 13:58 Aug 18
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- Yes, they added in some corny humourous bits for the teens . . . - Brenda in FL 13:58 Aug 18
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- We have used both - Jen 18:08 Aug 18
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- We chose RR. I wouldn't define one as better or worse. RR met our family's needs. nt - Holly in N NV 9:54 Aug 18
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- Define "better?" - KPzz 6:10 Aug 18
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- My "take" on the cost difference... (m) - Sharon in SC 8:08 Aug 18
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- Do you mean Rainbow Science when you refer to Rainbow Resource? thanks! (nt) - Gita 8:52 Aug 18
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- Yes! :-} nt - Sharon in SC 9:24 Aug 18
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- When did you dc use Rainbow Science? I don't know what to use for 7th and 8th. (m) - Gita 12:29 Aug 18
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- Sorry - I didn't see the rest of your note 'til after I posted. What I can tell you is, (m) - Sharon in SC 19:57 Aug 18
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- Now - we started two weeks ago with our 7th grade dd and plan to take 7th/8th grades to complete it. nt - Sharon in SC 19:53 Aug 18
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- Sorry - I didn't see the rest of your note 'til after I posted. What I can tell you is, (m) - Sharon in SC 19:57 Aug 18
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- When did you dc use Rainbow Science? I don't know what to use for 7th and 8th. (m) - Gita 12:29 Aug 18
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- Yes! :-} nt - Sharon in SC 9:24 Aug 18
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- Do you mean Rainbow Science when you refer to Rainbow Resource? thanks! (nt) - Gita 8:52 Aug 18
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- My "take" on the cost difference... (m) - Sharon in SC 8:08 Aug 18
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- DS in 7-8 thought RS a bit simplistic, but thought that DD would like it in 5th so that's what we're going to do > - BMC 5:42 Aug 18
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- Speaking as a "linguaphile" (is that a word? Anyway, someone who LOVES languages), m - Jeri 10:30 Aug 18
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- Thanks, everyone! I will go with the consensus... do latin well and keep it the priority, add greek when appropriate, and save the modern language for much later (we'll be better prepared for it). That way we're not doing beginning phase of each all at once. Thanks again! nt - Robin in Tx 7:11 Aug 18
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- I think it all has to do with age, aptitude and goals (m) - Missy in VA 6:07 Aug 18
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- I think, with an early start, you can do an *amazing* amount of Latin and Greek with twenty minutes each a day... - abbeyej 5:14 Aug 18 (2)
- I think 3 at once would be a lot to do well... - Laura in CT 5:13 Aug 18
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- I'm following a plan similar to Mungo's. nt - Pensguys 5:04 Aug 18
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- I think it depends on what place languages have in your overall curriculum. (m) - Mungo 3:37 Aug 18
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- My thoughts exactly, Robin. (m) - Colleen 2:06 Aug 18
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- Fifteen...but you can't do anything else!!!! - Patty in WA 22:20 Aug 17
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- Science 3 has the materials list in the back of the TM... back with the Bible Action Truths, etc... every material needed, listed by lesson number. HTH nt - Robin in Tx 21:10 Aug 17
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- So Robin, does this mean... - Donna A. 9:17 Aug 18 (2)
- P.S. It's nice to have the materials all together in one kit. Worth it to me. We're more likely to do it when the materials are gathered like that. nt - Robin in Tx 21:14 Aug 17
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- Re: Latin online - Wanda Goode 9:24 Aug 18
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- Yes, WandaG is good. :) (m) - Pensguys 16:16 Aug 18
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- Yes, WandaG is good. :) (m) - Pensguys 16:16 Aug 18
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- Hi! Are you new here? There is another Wanda that posts (m) - Pensguys 5:06 Aug 18
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- if the 'timed' aspect turns out to be an issue - katilac 6:42 Aug 18
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- thanks, I think the set are a bit confusing too, and maybe he is using the colors. - TheresaP 6:59 Aug 18
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- Now that you mention it, that was a problem for us as well. I had to go with flash cards that weren't colored. I spent a lot of time teaching her to "make ten" on the ones that have sums over ten. That helped us more than tricks like "double plus one". nt - Robin in Tx 7:13 Aug 18
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- Yes, I was planning on making my own set of cards, and see if that helped...Thank you so much! - TheresaP 9:07 Aug 18
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- Yes, I was planning on making my own set of cards, and see if that helped...Thank you so much! - TheresaP 9:07 Aug 18
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- Now that you mention it, that was a problem for us as well. I had to go with flash cards that weren't colored. I spent a lot of time teaching her to "make ten" on the ones that have sums over ten. That helped us more than tricks like "double plus one". nt - Robin in Tx 7:13 Aug 18
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- thanks, I think the set are a bit confusing too, and maybe he is using the colors. - TheresaP 6:59 Aug 18
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- Two reasons were the case here - Patty in WA 22:17 Aug 17
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- Thankyou, it is encouraging to know that mine is not the only one in the world who is having this prob. - TheresaP 7:08 Aug 18
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- Thankyou, it is encouraging to know that mine is not the only one in the world who is having this prob. - TheresaP 7:08 Aug 18
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- My dd was the exact same way. The visual and auditory didn't connect with the written. (more) - Robin in Tx 21:06 Aug 17
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- My dh always got totally freaked out on anything *timed*. There's something... - Donna A. 21:00 Aug 17
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- He/she is allergic to writing out the answers! Mine has the same allergy! - Mama Owl 20:59 Aug 17
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- Here is what I did. - Jan P. 20:57 Aug 18
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- Re: When do you move from something like MindBenders to more traditional things like Traditional Logic? nt - Karen E 6:08 Aug 18
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- I'm waiting (sm) - KPzz 6:12 Aug 18
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- I'm waiting (sm) - KPzz 6:12 Aug 18
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- We found R&S dry and mind-numbing. Some of the language (thee, thou) got in the way for us, too. nt - Holly in N NV 9:57 Aug 18
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- It depends on your styles... - Tami 6:13 Aug 18
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- Tami, you're killing me! I just... - Donna A. 9:14 Aug 18
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- Tami, you're killing me! I just... - Donna A. 9:14 Aug 18
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- We love Shurley here! - emmjb 4:22 Aug 18
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- Re: Could anyone give me a comparision between Shurley and R & S English? - likes & dislikes - Cathy4 in CA 22:10 Aug 17
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- thanks so much - Chris in CA 22:18 Aug 17
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- thanks so much - Chris in CA 22:18 Aug 17
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- I would say (from experience) that it is quite challenging, but not impossible....more - Kayleen Todd 15:11 Aug 18
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- My ds didn't have trouble with Intro. to Logic. - Jan P. 21:15 Aug 18
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- My ds didn't have trouble with Intro. to Logic. - Jan P. 21:15 Aug 18
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- No. the responses I remember from here concerned Introd. Logic (from Canon) being too hard, but that people preferred Trad. Logic (more) - MS 8:19 Aug 18
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- I personally felt that I did not need the videos for Intro. to Logic. - Jan P. 21:09 Aug 18
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- Traditional Logic is much more challenging than Intro to Logic. - Jan P. 21:04 Aug 18
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- Hmmm, now I'm questioning my memory. Perhaps I was thinking of Intro to Logic, too, as I wrote my post below...(nt) - Colleen 11:34 Aug 18
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- I personally felt that I did not need the videos for Intro. to Logic. - Jan P. 21:09 Aug 18
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- No firsthand experience, but I've heard that comment here quite often. (nt) - Colleen 1:47 Aug 18
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- Thanks Kay and Brenda... it sounds like something I could do as long as I give the oral instruction (in lieu of the tapes). Might try that. Another question... how valuable is the video tape that comes with the cards? - Robin in Tx 7:16 Aug 18
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- If you've read the instruction sheet, you've seen the video! - Kay in IN 8:33 Aug 18
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- If you've read the instruction sheet, you've seen the video! - Kay in IN 8:33 Aug 18
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- We used Phonetic Zoo Level A last year - Kay in IN 0:35 Aug 18
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- The audio is the core of the program which is (as the web site explains) to blend sight and sound. Without ... - Brenda 23:05 Aug 17
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- Yes. I ordered my BJU from Scriture Truth (m) - StacyTea 20:52 Aug 17
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- OK, I'll try to sit tight a little longer.... - Jacklyn 5:29 Aug 18
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- Got it today! nt - Jacklyn 14:06 Aug 18
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- Jacklyn, I answered a similiar question above from Heather. Do a search to find my response. nt - StacyTea 8:04 Aug 18
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- Got it today! nt - Jacklyn 14:06 Aug 18
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- OK, I'll try to sit tight a little longer.... - Jacklyn 5:29 Aug 18
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- I used Brittas site and the shipping was fast!!! link inside - Jen P 19:57 Aug 17
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- Thank you.....m - sue in sc 20:58 Aug 17
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- Thank you.....m - sue in sc 20:58 Aug 17
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- Tami, are you the one whose SOTW 2 schedules were on the Parsons family web site? (m) - JSJ in NC 4:37 Aug 18
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- What happened to the website? Is there another place where schedules like that are posted? nt - AmyCC 7:50 Aug 18
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- That's me... - Tami 6:00 Aug 18
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- Thank you; I just e-mailed you. (nt) - JSJ in NC 6:34 Aug 18
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- Thank you; I just e-mailed you. (nt) - JSJ in NC 6:34 Aug 18
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- What happened to the website? Is there another place where schedules like that are posted? nt - AmyCC 7:50 Aug 18
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- Tami, we're sorta using TQ AMYS1(m) - Jane 19:50 Aug 17
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- We didn't like it - Pam 18:02 Aug 18
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- Yes....excellent - lm 22:46 Aug 17
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- I used to do this. - Ria 4:31 Aug 18
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- My 2nd grader is going through HWT Printing Power. - Mama Owl 22:15 Aug 17
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- Re: Handwriting for a second grader - StacyTea 19:09 Aug 17
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- Re: Handwriting for a second grader - Amelia'smom 19:16 Aug 17
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- You're welcome :-) nt - StacyTea 19:35 Aug 17
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- You're welcome :-) nt - StacyTea 19:35 Aug 17
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- Re: Handwriting for a second grader - Amelia'smom 19:16 Aug 17
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- Unless you have a reason to change, I would stick with the "style" of handwriting she did at school... - abbeyej 19:06 Aug 17
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- Re: Unless you have a reason to change, I would stick with the "style" of handwriting she did at school... - Amelia'smom 19:15 Aug 17
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- If you can't find anything that tells you what style they used.. - Melissa in MI 20:40 Aug 17
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- If you can't find anything that tells you what style they used.. - Melissa in MI 20:40 Aug 17
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- Re: Unless you have a reason to change, I would stick with the "style" of handwriting she did at school... - Amelia'smom 19:15 Aug 17
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- Drop them off at Michael's or art center for classes, post an artists' prints on a rotating basis, have materials available to imitate favorite works.(nt) - Tami 7:06 Aug 18
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- I do something similar with art....(m) - Amy in OH 8:00 Aug 18
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- Can I come over? Sounds lovely!(nt) - Tami 8:29 Aug 18
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- Forgot to mention that my art prints came from an expired calendar that was .50 at a garage sale! nt - Amy in OH 8:07 Aug 18
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- Can I come over? Sounds lovely!(nt) - Tami 8:29 Aug 18
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- I do something similar with art....(m) - Amy in OH 8:00 Aug 18
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- Draw Squad ? NT - LH 7:03 Aug 18
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- Artistic Pursuits - MC 19:50 Aug 17
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- Have you seen Atelier? It's videos. (link) - Michele T. in WA 19:18 Aug 17
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- We like it too! nt - Kisa in CA 20:52 Aug 17
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- Re: Atelier. We like this program - Susan 20:20 Aug 17
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- Susan, do you mind if I ask...(m) - Betsy in MN 21:05 Aug 17
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- I was wondering the same thing. Also,(m) - Gita 22:08 Aug 17
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- 1 module has 6 lessons... - Susan 12:48 Aug 18
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- 1 module has 6 lessons... - Susan 12:48 Aug 18
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- I was wondering the same thing. Also,(m) - Gita 22:08 Aug 17
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- Susan, do you mind if I ask...(m) - Betsy in MN 21:05 Aug 17
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- We like it too! nt - Kisa in CA 20:52 Aug 17
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- Lorri, I posted it up aways. Thanks for the nudge! nt - Susan in SoCal 17:09 Aug 18
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- Just got back from waterskiing on the Colorado River (ouch! I'm sore!!!), .... - Susan in SoCal 8:32 Aug 18
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- ds is fascinated now w/ natural disasters (m) - Annie in CO 12:17 Aug 18
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- I don't know the ages of your dc, but we went thru Hurricane Andrew and have a news video of it I could send you (to borrow). Email me if interested. nt - Chris in VA 11:01 Aug 18
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- Re: Not feeling very creative today: Does anyone want to share their suggestions for a unit study on hurricanes? - Nancy in FL 5:15 Aug 18
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- You didn't say what age, but our favourites are still Magic School Bus and there is one called Inside a Hurricane. Nt - Anne in Saskatchewan 22:06 Aug 17
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- I figure that watching the weather channel and evacuating 2-3 times per year is sufficient *g*nft - katilac 18:29 Aug 17
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- LOL! Not really funny (evacuating, that is) but your comment is! nt - crisean 19:17 Aug 17
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- Hilarious! nt - Jean 18:37 Aug 17
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- LOL! Not really funny (evacuating, that is) but your comment is! nt - crisean 19:17 Aug 17
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- Okay! - Ria 18:03 Aug 17
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- Thanks Ria! You're the best...nt - crisean 19:18 Aug 17
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- Thanks Ria! You're the best...nt - crisean 19:18 Aug 17
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- Am I the only one who wishes teaching my children Greek would actually enable them to be conversant in the modern language? (m) - Colleen 2:12 Aug 18
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- Yeah, it'd be a little like teaching kids to speak "Chaucer" and then dropping 'em off at the mall and saying "They're both English!", lol... - abbeyej 5:28 Aug 18
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- Exactly! My difficulty is that I really don't *have* a primary goal...(m) - Colleen 11:41 Aug 18
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- Exactly! My difficulty is that I really don't *have* a primary goal...(m) - Colleen 11:41 Aug 18
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- Yeah, it'd be a little like teaching kids to speak "Chaucer" and then dropping 'em off at the mall and saying "They're both English!", lol... - abbeyej 5:28 Aug 18
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- Depends on the reasons for learning and the age of the student... - abbeyej 17:33 Aug 17
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- Thanks so much for this Abbey! My only background is in koine... - Kay in Cal 21:18 Aug 17
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- Kay, have you looked at... - abbeyej 5:39 Aug 18
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- Kay, we have a nice hybrid going on in our house :) nt - Stephanie in Texas 5:31 Aug 18
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- I'm always rather mystified as to why choice of Latin pronounciation is a dilemma to some...(m) - Colleen 2:01 Aug 18
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- I agree! LC says to be bold in your pronunciation even if you are unsure because there are no Romans left to correct you!! LOL nt - Terrie in Germany 3:13 Aug 18
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- I agree! LC says to be bold in your pronunciation even if you are unsure because there are no Romans left to correct you!! LOL nt - Terrie in Germany 3:13 Aug 18
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- Kay, have you looked at... - abbeyej 5:39 Aug 18
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- Any ideas on programs using Koine that aren't entirely Christian-specific? - KarenNC 20:19 Aug 17
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- Now you've introduced me to some new terminology.... - Heather in ON 18:31 Aug 17
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- Ok, here goes (m) - Ian 19:03 Aug 17
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- Just a small disagreement with what Ian said... - Désirée 6:02 Aug 18
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- This is a very fair point. Thanks for making it. (m) - Ian 7:06 Aug 18
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- This is a very fair point. Thanks for making it. (m) - Ian 7:06 Aug 18
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- Ian... my dh says, "How do you get to work in video games? Tremendous luck!" - Kay in Cal 21:22 Aug 17
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- And here I thought "ionic" was just a feature on my blow dryer :o). nt - Robin in Tx 21:19 Aug 17
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- Well I'm impressed! An expert in Greek and Video Games! Where does one get a degree like that? {g}... - Heather in ON 19:20 Aug 17
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- Actually, his doctorate was in comparative literature. ;o) Apparently that's how one does ancient Greek and video games. ;o) nt - abbeyej 20:29 Aug 17 (1)
- At Georgia Tech! In fact, my graduate students this term are making games based on Greek and Latin poetry, among others. :) - Ian 19:58 Aug 17
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- And yet he hasn't mastered the use of "NT". Come on, Abbey, do you teach this man nothing?! LOL (nt) - Colleen 1:57 Aug 18
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- Ah, so complex is your messageboard dialect. Sadly I only speak IM shorthand. - Ian 7:10 Aug 18
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- Ya got me :-P nt - karenciavo 11:11 Aug 18
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- LOL!!! nt - 8:49 Aug 18
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- Ya got me :-P nt - karenciavo 11:11 Aug 18
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- LOL. I know I was so disappointed when I opened his message. :-) nt - karenciavo 3:48 Aug 18
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- Ah, so complex is your messageboard dialect. Sadly I only speak IM shorthand. - Ian 7:10 Aug 18
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- And yet he hasn't mastered the use of "NT". Come on, Abbey, do you teach this man nothing?! LOL (nt) - Colleen 1:57 Aug 18
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- Just a small disagreement with what Ian said... - Désirée 6:02 Aug 18
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- Ok, here goes (m) - Ian 19:03 Aug 17
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- Thanks so much for this Abbey! My only background is in koine... - Kay in Cal 21:18 Aug 17
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- For what age? (m) - Mungo 17:30 Aug 17
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- I've just begun to consider this... - Heather in ON 18:26 Aug 17
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- I've just begun to consider this... - Heather in ON 18:26 Aug 17
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- Yes, composition is introduced slowly, but the gradual, systematic process builds an excellent foundation. I do add Imitations in Writing now and then just for a different approach. (nt) - Colleen 1:51 Aug 18 (1)
- I love the R&S writing exercises, but they are not enough. I add Writing Strands. nt - jac 21:20 Aug 17
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- We used R&S 3 last yr and had the same experience with my dd.....(m) - Julie in Wy 19:40 Aug 17
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- You are right, there isn't a whole lot of writing involved... - Lolly 18:07 Aug 17
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- I used R&S 4 last year... (m) - Shelly in SC 17:38 Aug 17
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- Re: I used R&S 4 last year... (m) - Ron 21:10 Aug 17
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- IEW = Institute for Excellence in Writing. (nt) - Colleen 1:49 Aug 18
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- IEW = Institute for Excellence in Writing. (nt) - Colleen 1:49 Aug 18
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- Re: I used R&S 4 last year... (m) - Ron 21:10 Aug 17
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- Thanks all! I think I'm at least going to get the books, maybe check out one level of the whole program... - Kay in Cal 21:24 Aug 17
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- I thought I read somewhere that you read it to them first... - Susan 20:24 Aug 17
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- yes... I wasn't crazy about it... - abbeyej 16:23 Aug 17
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- I guess I should share that I have a differing opinion =) (m) - Kisa in CA 17:13 Aug 17
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- I guess I should share that I have a differing opinion =) (m) - Kisa in CA 17:13 Aug 17
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- We have it and yes my daughter reads the books independently. nt - Heather in VA 16:15 Aug 17
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- We are going to start this next month... - Julia in Sk. 16:15 Aug 17
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- Using it now! - Susan 17:42 Aug 17
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- I used Calvert for 6th grade and find that I am repeating 6th grade R&S with my son. nt - Lynn in TX 17:52 Aug 17
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- I used Calvert for 6th grade and find that I am repeating 6th grade R&S with my son. nt - Lynn in TX 17:52 Aug 17
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- Calvert uses this. (m) - Ria 16:02 Aug 17
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- thanks Ria! - casey 17:29 Aug 17
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- thanks Ria! - casey 17:29 Aug 17
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- Real Science 4 Kids is a great program nt - Drenna 22:39 Aug 17
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- We used the "How ... Works" books for 5th and 6th grades (m) - KPzz 16:50 Aug 17
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- We're aren't really following TWM cycle but (m) - Jane 15:32 Aug 17
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- Haven't seen Wonders, but we've used the Sonlight Book of Time for years and are well pleased. (nt) - Colleen 12:08 Aug 18
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- We use the CD version of Wonders . . .(m) - Terrie in Germany 3:11 Aug 18
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- Re: Wonders of Old vs. Sonlight Book of Time I have a couple questions.... - profmom 15:51 Aug 17 (1)
- oops, i forgot the link...but now I can't even find it....sorry, nm - KLynnTx 15:13 Aug 17
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- That's great, Donna! We love them, too.(nt) - Tami 19:46 Aug 17
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- I'm glad to hear it's working so well for you! I love it because I can just say, "Go do your spelling." LOL! nt - Ria 15:58 Aug 17
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- Spelling is the first thing of the day for my ds. He does Spelling, Spanish and soon typing - Mama Owl 7:25 Aug 18
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- Amen!!!nt - Gloria 18:52 Aug 17
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- Spelling is the first thing of the day for my ds. He does Spelling, Spanish and soon typing - Mama Owl 7:25 Aug 18
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- Oh, good. I'm always reluctant to say something is good (m) - TammyLa 14:15 Aug 17
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- Its not really the content that Im impressed with..its how my kids are reacting to it. - Mama Owl 14:29 Aug 17
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- My 4th grade dd is doing the 3rd grade CD, too.... - Elizabeth B. in NC</
- Its not really the content that Im impressed with..its how my kids are reacting to it. - Mama Owl 14:29 Aug 17
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