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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 9:11 Sep 13 (0)
  • getting into college - Margie in Ga 10:18 Sep 13 (3)
  • The Mystery of History- any advice?? - ValB 10:08 Sep 13 (0)
  • Do you know a good American Revolution movie for my 9th grade dd? - Diane 9:36 Sep 13 (1)
  • Please recommend a grammar program for . . . - Dawn K 1:16 Sep 13 (4)
  • Spanish Pronunciation Handout available - Valerie (TX) 21:15 Sep 12 (1)
  • Anyone have a schedule for Smarr British Lit? - teachingsix 20:22 Sep 12 (0)
  • Omnibus vs free download - Lisa in Orlando 19:28 Sep 12 (2)
  • Im trying to decide if I should have my 5th grade outline, write summaries or use KWO from IEw when she is doing her history work. Which would better prepare her for high school & the GB study? Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 16:18 Sep 12 (0)
  • Anyone recommend a good history spine for an 8th & 6th graders? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:49 Sep 12 (5)
  • Chemistry: any "must see" websites for visual images to accompany a "chemistry lite" course? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:38 Sep 12 (2)
  • Need some advice re: son and precalculus - Carrie in NC 14:29 Sep 12 (2)
  • Please help us "catch up" with math for SAT for 10th grade ds .......m - Peggy 12:42 Sep 12 (1)
  • Home2teach: looking for an update on how your student is liking their courses. Also, can someone describe the weekly meeting. TIA (nt) - Margaret H 12:23 Sep 12 (4)
  • Anyone's student taken Write@Home's Composition 1 course? Any other course through them? Reviews, please (nt) - Margaret H 11:41 Sep 12 (1)
  • ANYONE using Hakes Grammar? really need HELP FAST PLEASE!! - CLS 11:19 Sep 12 (1)
  • Question about Spanish - Gale in TX 10:31 Sep 12 (3)
  • CynthiaOK, Tammy in Wurzberg, Germany and/or any other Analytical Grammar users: Did your student complete this in a school year? If not, how did you break it up? TIA (nt) - Margaret H 9:56 Sep 12 (1)
  • Thinking about switching to Lial's or Teaching Textbooks after Saxon Alg. 1. Questions... - Kathy in NC 8:10 Sep 12 (1)
  • KarenH---Gileskirk question - Janie 8:07 Sep 12 (3)
  • Cell structure diagrams that the student can label? - Sandy 21:34 Sep 11 (2)
  • Swedish language curriculum - Karla 16:36 Sep 11 (2)
  • NEED answer right away re: Saxon Advanced Math - Patricia 14:58 Sep 11 (3)
  • Divine Comedy: anyone familiar with this CD version? (link inside) - StaceyL in Canada 12:08 Sep 11 (11)
  • Can we talk about math grading? - Moira in MA 10:43 Sep 11 (10)
  • Great Ancient Greek and other ancient info - Dawn K 1:19 Sep 11 (0)
  • Great cell structure diagrams - Dawn K 1:17 Sep 11 (7)
  • Calling all the physics people..... - Cathy in Blacksburg 19:13 Sep 10 (6)
  • Another Omnibus question..... - amyb 14:38 Sep 10 (6)
  • Suzanne, I just replied to your question about Stobaugh way down below (m) - Sandy C. 12:46 Sep 10 (0)
  • TOG 2 users - which history spines do you prefer for dialectic and rhetoric stages, and why?nt. - Kathy in NC 12:11 Sep 10 (0)
  • Has anyone used or seen Visual Link Spanish?? Feedback please(nt) - MOMof3 8:31 Sep 10 (1)
  • Medieval History/American Continents - Melody in IL 23:37 Sep 9 (1)
  • Teaching Textbook CDs necessary? - Zee 21:51 Sep 9 (5)
  • Chemistry books (need an easy read that unpacks chem concepts) - Julie Bogart 20:45 Sep 9 (8)
  • DUMB~~~Spanish Q: What do you(parent) do to learn Spanish(especially with a southern accent)? My oldest is using - braseltonmomof3 19:57 Sep 9 (4)
  • looking for reviews of Hewitt Lightning and Smarr Literature Studies - Sandy C. 19:33 Sep 9 (1)
  • Any suggestions for novels set in ancient China or India, for ages 11-14 or so? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:12 Sep 9 (4)
  • A Spanish question...help please. - Sandy in MA 17:48 Sep 9 (4)
  • HELP: What are figurative numbers? Pentagonal numbers, in specific? nt - Sandy 16:32 Sep 9 (2)
  • A.D.A.M. The Inside Story (interactive cd-ROM of the human body): Anyone here that can review this for me and my 13 yod?TIA (nt) - Margaret H 13:55 Sep 9 (3)
  • Beginning Henle Latin I with a 7th grader who just finished LC1. Does Henle offer any teaching DVD's like LC? - CynthiaOK 13:40 Sep 9 (2)
  • Do you keep a reading journal? - SFS 13:14 Sep 9 (3)
  • Off Topic - Need to Help DH Hire Good Employees - Laura in CO 12:27 Sep 9 (0)
  • TI-84+ okay for SAT and PSAT? - Gwen in VA 12:05 Sep 9 (1)
  • Recommendations for an atlas/visual dictionary/encyclopedia of the human body, please (nt) - Margaret H 11:48 Sep 9 (7)
  • I have heard that Teaching Textbooks Algebra is not as comprehensive as other textbooks... - MIchelle in GA 11:22 Sep 9 (9)
  • Oh my! I'm in the process of scanning & filing Taz's 9th grade course work... - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:18 Sep 9 (4)
  • American Literature - Nyoaka 11:07 Sep 9 (0)
  • Has anybody used PA Homeschoolers' courses? - Lindie 10:13 Sep 9 (7)
  • If you use TOG do you use their lit books or do you use books from TWTM reading list instead? (more) - Quiver0f10 9:23 Sep 9 (3)
  • Suggestions for an AP World History prep book to use alongside curriculum?nt - Chris 9:19 Sep 9 (0)
  • Computer program that would allow ds to make animated movies? - Deb in PA 9:07 Sep 9 (2)
  • How much overlap is there between Latina Christiana I and II and Henle First year? nt - Sally in IL 8:35 Sep 9 (1)
  • forensic science - moira 3:22 Sep 9 (3)
  • Update on the Algebra II Situation - Jenny in Florida 22:20 Sep 8 (0)
  • Excellent US History Resource...Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame - Susan M in WA 22:10 Sep 8 (0)
  • chemistry vs. other science courses - peggy TX 20:06 Sep 8 (2)
  • Would someone please share your students 9th grade schedule.... - Kim 19:38 Sep 8 (17)
  • Thank you all for the Physics book recommendations - Dee in Hawaii 14:26 Sep 8 (0)
  • Poll: if you were to choose between two hypothetical vocabulary programs... - Paula H 14:17 Sep 8 (3)
  • Recommendations for career guidance (m) - Kim in Michigan 13:57 Sep 8 (0)
  • Rosetta Stone question - do you use the workbook and tests or not? - Kimm in WA 12:58 Sep 8 (4)
  • Teaching Cothran's Trad. Logic - will DVDs help? - Gwen in TX 12:20 Sep 8 (2)
  • Apologia Chemistry Chapter 2 - Deb in PA 11:19 Sep 8 (4)
  • Need some input on my GB Study Plans...needing to adapt (m) - Shella 10:39 Sep 8 (6)
  • "The Art of War?" - Jenny in Florida 9:24 Sep 8 (3)
  • How exactly do you use Total Language Plus - Kaci 9:19 Sep 8 (0)
  • Has anyone used, heard of, or can compare Christian Liberty Press's Biology... - Hopeful MOM of 3 8:23 Sep 8 (1)
  • Any recommendations for an AP Physics book? - Dee in Hawaii 3:47 Sep 8 (7)
  • Okay, physics gurus...a question about conduction - Barb F. PA 23:44 Sep 7 (6)
  • Will my daughter be lacking if she doesn't take physical science before starting the college prep track lab sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) next year as a freshman...... - Margaret H 19:23 Sep 7 (4)
  • Till We Have Faces: anyone kow of a study guide (online or other) for this great work by Lewis?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:20 Sep 7 (7)
  • college admissions UGA and SAT advice needed - Alexandria 15:49 Sep 7 (6)
  • Chemistry Self-Teaching guide - can this be all? - Allison 15:20 Sep 7 (8)
  • DAWN K - Thank you for all the resources! - Paula H 14:14 Sep 7 (0)
  • have any of you opted OUT of psat/sat tests and why? thanks. - cb in socal 13:52 Sep 7 (3)
  • For anyone who's done "Teaching the Essay" by Finley. . . - K-FL 13:51 Sep 7 (5)
  • Can someone tell me more about TTC "Joy of Science." - Luann in ID 13:40 Sep 7 (0)
  • Instructor's Manual - Kathy in Illinois 12:09 Sep 7 (0)
  • Those of you who follow the WTM reading list for grade 8 - Jane in NC 10:48 Sep 7 (0)
  • graduation ceremony? - Sandy C. 8:41 Sep 7 (1)
  • Which Spielvogel texts would I need for Medieval/Renaissance for dialectic and rhetoric levels?nt. - Kathy in NC 8:17 Sep 7 (0)
  • Lial's BCM users, how did you break the work down into daily lessons? nt. - Kathy in NC 8:09 Sep 7 (1)
  • Before you toss the Sept 05 Teaching Company catalog, pull out the cool crossword on pages 42-43! (nt) - Janie 7:59 Sep 7 (1)
  • Margaret in CO, how did the interviews go? nt - Lisa R in BRD 5:29 Sep 7 (3)
  • Picking your brains here - looking back, what do you consider essential or advantageous to be prepared for high school level work? My oldest is 8th grade this year, and I'd like to hear anything - study habits, areas of study, absolutely anything. TIA. nt - Veronica 23:40 Sep 6 (2)
  • What can I use for high school art?... - Sabrina 22:06 Sep 6 (2)
  • Should one study for a "practice" PSAT (m) - CynthiaOK 22:04 Sep 6 (3)
  • Looking for nonfiction videos to supplement Ancients--any good ones that I might find at the library? TIA nt - Chris in VA 20:58 Sep 6 (3)
  • Can someone post a personal review of Spectrum Chemistry? TIA-NM - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:48 Sep 6 (0)
  • POLL: How are you teaching the Great Books for 7th grade and up. - MIKKI 19:38 Sep 6 (5)
  • Which Encyclopedia Should I Buy? - Dawn K 13:49 Sep 6 (2)
  • Re: Can anyone tell me the California home school number for PSAT registration? nt - Chris 13:19 Sep 6 (1)
  • Teaching Textbook Question - Nikki 12:30 Sep 6 (1)
  • A Great Place to Search for Free Resources on Various Books/Novels - Dawn K 11:26 Sep 6 (0)
  • Veritas Press Omnibus - Luanne in CO 2:14 Sep 6 (9)
  • The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Hazen - Kathy in Illinois 22:38 Sep 5 (4)
  • My 9th grade dd has an interest in learning about art history...any suggestions? Is there a magazine out there or something along that line? - Diane 22:25 Sep 5 (5)
  • I stink at Literary Analysis. Would Cliff's Notes help our studies? - Paula H 22:04 Sep 5 (11)
  • Val in BC: reply to you below : ) --nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:31 Sep 5 (4)
  • Wondering if anyone else is using Omnibus2........... - Melissa in VA 20:12 Sep 5 (0)
  • Margaret in CO, thank you for your helpful thoughts on Grove City College way below... - Deb in PA 16:42 Sep 5 (1)
  • Saxon Advanced math.... - Kathy 11:48 Sep 5 (1)
  • I'm beginning to dislike Saxon Algebra I ... Help me! sm - FruitLoops 10:01 Sep 5 (12)
  • I'm searching (unsuccessfully) for a post that details the components of a good high school language arts program. - Sally in IL 8:02 Sep 5 (2)
  • Lori, up from below about experiences shaping beliefs... - Lene in CO 0:44 Sep 5 (34)
  • Has any one used Sonlight's level 300 20th cent. World History? Could you share opinions please? nt - Mary in GA 17:40 Sep 4 (1)
  • What to do after Saxon Algebra II? - Mina 17:39 Sep 4 (4)
  • Need help with 12 yo dd and Algebra I - Sarah in OH 17:03 Sep 4 (7)
  • Jan P.: re Macmillan Lit... - Staceyl in Canada 16:38 Sep 4 (2)
  • GROAN! I lost it....The Koran - ValinBC 14:13 Sep 4 (4)
  • Devotional book: Can anyone recommend a favorite for a teenage girl? TIA! nt - KarenH 10:38 Sep 4 (2)
  • Great Books Essay Questions - Mom in the ME 8:32 Sep 4 (7)
  • I want to clarify something I said about the Stobaugh Literature Guides (m) - Ria 17:02 Sep 3 (1)
  • Does anyone have the link to a site w/grammar pages... - K-FL 14:31 Sep 3 (0)
  • Career Counseling? - Carole in DE 12:12 Sep 3 (3)
  • Anybody have a coupon code, catalog code, or priority code for free shipping from The Teaching Co? (m)... - Lesley 11:36 Sep 3 (0)
  • ApinTx, thanks for responding below to my thread about mature themes in Omnibus I. - Sue in Pa 10:17 Sep 3 (5)
  • Arg! (Lial's revisited) Why do some used booksellers post the same isbn # that Jann posted below for the 6th edition but say "same as student edition w/ additional notes or answers to aid the instructor." - nataliclare 10:06 Sep 3 (3)
  • teaching company sale - Luanne 9:46 Sep 3 (0)
  • For Brandy . . . I posted a reply below. - strider 22:26 Sep 2 (0)
  • How do Videotext Algebra students fare on std. tests, i.e. SAT and ACT? ......any experience with this or comments?...nt - Lesley 17:46 Sep 2 (3)
  • Latin - anyone teach themselves using the Dowling method - Kimm in WA 13:52 Sep 2 (3)
  • Anna and others who use(d) Human Odyssey.... - Holly S/NC 13:18 Sep 2 (7)
  • Johnny Depp is teaching my dd her Algebra II class!!! - Katia 11:24 Sep 2 (4)
  • PSAT question - how important is it? (more) - catherine 11:21 Sep 2 (5)
  • School help for hurricane victims - FREE! 10:47 Sep 2 (1)
  • Which Rhetoric (critical thinking) should I be giving my 9th grader???? - Kim 8:45 Sep 2 (0)
  • Teaching Textbook algebra 1 compared with Saxon 87.... - Judy 8:36 Sep 2 (1)
  • DS half-way through Saxon 1/2, can he start Jacob's Algebra...help!! - Wendy in WI 23:19 Sep 1 (2)
  • I dd just sent in her first college application and I realized... - Michelle/OK 18:43 Sep 1 (4)
  • Omnibus ? Mature themes.We just started reading Gilgamesh. Son started reading the actual book and seemed a little emabressed.(m) - Sue in Pa 17:11 Sep 1 (9)
  • Physics course needed... - Lisa 14:18 Sep 1 (2)