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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 11 (0)
  • Siloam, how do you do your one budget for everything? - Lillian 21:35 Jan 11 (0)
  • abbeyej! Could you help me please? (m) - Mrs. H. 21:19 Jan 11 (0)
  • Placement tests? - Betty W. 20:58 Jan 11 (0)
  • Any Jump In! users here? Came across this writing curriculum while looking for Apologia Science...(m) - Sue G in PA 20:57 Jan 11 (3)
  • profmom (or anyone doing or have done MFW C2G): can i ask a C2G question?.... - Johanna 20:31 Jan 11 (1)
  • Has anyone used For Instruction in Righteousness as a part of a character cirriculum? (m) - SM 19:53 Jan 11 (0)
  • R&S math users: has anyone ever tried to do more than 5 lessons per week, in an effort to get through a book faster? (m) - Colleen in NS 19:46 Jan 11 (2)
  • Greek - Ellen in Ft. Lauderdale 19:20 Jan 11 (0)
  • earlybird mom designed a new look for my blog (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 19:09 Jan 11 (0)
  • POLL: those of you doing LCC (or LCC-ish), what curriculum are you using this year for each kid for each subject? - dragons in the flower bed 18:57 Jan 11 (7)
  • Does anyone know what grade level SWB writing book that is due out later this year is geared toward? nt - Hot Lava Mama 18:53 Jan 11 (1)
  • Long time, not here....Writing Tales I question for anyone...What grade? . - Pensguys 18:42 Jan 11 (1)
  • Where is Colleen? Anyone know? Thanks! - Lillian 18:26 Jan 11 (0)
  • Does anyone use Noeo Science? - E 18:07 Jan 11 (7)
  • Mathy People: Good history of math book? (m) - SPH 17:35 Jan 11 (4)
  • Can anyone help me come up with a writing assignment for Am Hist--dialectic stage? -m - Kathie in VA 17:31 Jan 11 (4)
  • test - Stacy in NJ 17:20 Jan 11 (0)
  • Mini offices - Teresa in OR 17:04 Jan 11 (1)
  • Any opinions on electronic dictionaries, thesaurus,spellers? - Kelley 17:04 Jan 11 (1)
  • HWT Cursive: Can students use regular notebook paper after completing this curriculum? And if so, is wide- or college-ruled preferable? TIA! (nt) - Plaid Dad 16:55 Jan 11 (1)
  • Saxon math worked really well for my older two dc, but, isn't so great for my ds9. I need something "visual" for him and hands on (we use cuisinaire rods now, he likes them). Any suggestions? He's doing 54 in Saxon right now.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 16:40 Jan 11 (8)
  • Just wanted to say how much we are liking Apologia General Science for 6th! - Shelly in IL 16:35 Jan 11 (6)
  • week in review is up - Kel 16:06 Jan 11 (5)
  • Someone asked about SOTW & VP Cards and Living Books lists & so much more here - one l michele 16:00 Jan 11 (0)
  • Wall Timeline Questions.... - AudreyTN 15:59 Jan 11 (3)
  • How about a "What would you do differently?" post? (sm) - Rocking Horse 15:58 Jan 11 (25)
  • Looking for recommendations for a good translation of The Canterbury Tales, please! And...thank you! :o) nt - Leigh Ann 15:56 Jan 11 (2)
  • Is the TM essential for BJU Math 3? nt - HollyDay 14:47 Jan 11 (5)
  • Need a science curriculum next year for 2nd, 3rd and 5th (a real science lover) that covers a lot of different topics...(m) - Sue G in PA 14:45 Jan 11 (5)
  • My weekly report... - 10Acres 14:41 Jan 11 (0)
  • I need an easy year of "do the next thing" sort of curriculum...more - Janine 14:31 Jan 11 (4)
  • Our first week of KONOS finished. Link to "report" inside :) - AudreyTN 13:42 Jan 11 (1)
  • Any opinions on: Boys and Girld Herodotus & Plutarch. Other books like theese that you like. nt - luckygirl 13:41 Jan 11 (0)
  • I can't get an answer from Lampstand Press regarding TOG pricing, so maybe someone here can help me? (m) - Melora in NC 13:37 Jan 11 (10)
  • I think I just posted my first Week in Review. How did I do?link inside , well maybe - Michele Bruce 13:29 Jan 11 (2)
  • I really need help with CW Homer for older beginners...I'm just slow or something. ;) (m) - Teresa in TX 13:22 Jan 11 (10)
  • Need some book ideas for a 3rd/4th grade boy...more - Karie 13:21 Jan 11 (9)
  • Where can I find composition notebooks with smaller lines? m - Chris in VA 13:19 Jan 11 (2)
  • Do you ever get to the point where you are totally confident about all of your curriculum? (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 13:10 Jan 11 (23)
  • Horizon Preschool - has anyone here seen it in real life or used it? (M) - one l michele 12:57 Jan 11 (3)
  • Any reviews of Shurley Grammar? (M) - one l michele 12:51 Jan 11 (6)
  • I need Multplication/Division help for my 8yo DD. - Daisy 12:38 Jan 11 (8)
  • 5th grade science (m) - Mom2legomaniacs 11:42 Jan 11 (7)
  • Test Best or Scoring High ITBS? - hpymomof3 11:38 Jan 11 (2)
  • Question about R&S English placement - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:21 Jan 11 (1)
  • CLE English vs. Rod & Staff English? - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 11:16 Jan 11 (2)
  • Classical Conversations participants....some questions... - Another Lynn 10:45 Jan 11 (2)
  • How do you organize homeschooling freebies on your computer - Rhonda in TX 10:26 Jan 11 (6)
  • Has anyone else's 5 yo child struggled with Horizons K? (m) - Erica in PA 10:20 Jan 11 (4)
  • Planet Earth - any resources? - Amy loves Bud 9:27 Jan 11 (1)
  • 2 Questions for Latin Apologists.... - SPH 9:23 Jan 11 (8)
  • Trying not to panic, but I'm feeling pretty desperate...(m) - Rich with kids 9:02 Jan 11 (11)
  • Don't have my copy of WTM at the moment so please help....ds is 8 and I was wondering if it is time to start a formal writing program like writing tales. nt - jedbel 8:52 Jan 11 (2)
  • Help! I need Saxon math 5/4 test 12. Can anyone scan it and email it to me? (m) - Kisa in CA 8:36 Jan 11 (2)
  • Look at my ds9 journaling today.... - steph 8:25 Jan 11 (2)
  • Sadiegirl, about the RuthMichael 'carrier' on my blog... - Jill, OK 8:19 Jan 11 (0)
  • Our weekly report is up - Lori C, Texas 8:15 Jan 11 (8)
  • Latin Program that uses the bible - Kim in ON 8:09 Jan 11 (5)
  • Teaching Textbooks and Chalkdust Advice needed - Mom2GirlsTX 8:04 Jan 11 (1)
  • TOG ? - Stephanie in FL 7:43 Jan 11 (5)
  • Sharing my list of free audio loadloads, books, speeches etc... - Lizzie in Ma 7:31 Jan 11 (4)
  • TOG Binder questions... - Marsha 6:54 Jan 11 (10)
  • MCP Math VS Horizons... - Marsha 6:51 Jan 11 (11)
  • My Father's World or SOTW - Jen 6:47 Jan 11 (7)
  • Update on Ria and My World Science (M) - one l michele 6:38 Jan 11 (3)
  • Weekly Report for last week is up with a few pictures. - Trivium Academy 6:34 Jan 11 (21)
  • Chadam.... - stephanie 5:47 Jan 11 (3)
  • Which Latin program teaches a lot of grammar for elementary? - sandra Dumas 5:36 Jan 11 (8)
  • Best way to teach a 9yr old how to type? - mogster 4:58 Jan 11 (15)
  • Stephanie (ready to run down the street screaming) how are you doing with your ds?nt - Penny (in Texas) 4:39 Jan 11 (1)
  • I discovered something really silly, but neat. Has anyone done this as a science program? - Testimony 3:48 Jan 11 (4)
  • Help please - "Next best choice" behind TOG for multi-levels? leaving TOG due to price.... - TMarie 3:30 Jan 11 (15)
  • 7 year old dss want more riddles (Medieval and otherwise) like the ones they heard in Classical Kid's "Song of the Unicorn". Any book recommendations? TIA - Socal Sandra 23:30 Jan 10 (0)
  • Question about GWG and EG. - Reya 22:00 Jan 10 (9)
  • Anyone got a CBD coupon? nt - Johanna 21:50 Jan 10 (3)
  • wondering about class time? Any CM users? - Beth 19:55 Jan 10 (7)
  • I am thinking about doing SOTW with MOH for our second time through the series (ds will be about 1/2 way through 5th grade by then). Any thoughts? Anyone else done this? nt - Hot Lava Mama 19:46 Jan 10 (2)
  • PlaidDad - questions.... (sm) - luckygirl 19:40 Jan 10 (5)
  • Great site if you're studying Ancient China this year... - Kristiana 19:30 Jan 10 (3)
  • I would love to hear your LCC success stories.... - Heather in NC 19:28 Jan 10 (5)
  • Lively Latin vs. Latin For Children - Linda....inOwasso 19:20 Jan 10 (2)
  • I saw My World Science has ceased operations 6 Jan. I had been eyeing their rocks and minerals unit. What are y'all using for rocks and minerals studies for early elementart? Thanks! nt - Michele Bruce 19:19 Jan 10 (7)