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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 18 (0)
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  • Change really forces us to ! I still can't post a message, but registered long ago. How long has it been taking to get an email? Thanks so much!nt - stephanie 19:26 Jan 18 (3)
  • Drat, I STILL can't get in. I was really hoping for a free book!! nt - 3lilreds in NC 19:01 Jan 18 (1)
  • I think the new forum/board may have crashed the site for awhile, but it's up now. So head on over! Exciting new goodies over there! nt - MamaPapa 18:43 Jan 18 (6)
  • Looks like the new forum is up and running again! nt - MamaPapa 18:41 Jan 18 (0)
  • So is the New Forum stuck b/c the server is just slammed or what? nt - sandraDumas 17:29 Jan 18 (0)
  • I started a weekly report thread on the new forum... m - AudreyTN 16:12 Jan 18 (2)
  • After 5 yrs, time for a new board name for new board...Happy Grace. nt - MamaPapa 16:06 Jan 18 (1)
  • Is the new WTM board (the Forum thing) down, or is it me? (nt) - Melora in NC 15:39 Jan 18 (3)
  • Heather @Peacehill Press-I can't get activation. I've been waiting an hour. Please help! - Karie 15:02 Jan 18 (3)
  • MLK Day - Alice 14:00 Jan 18 (2)
  • BJU Science -4th gr. Is this a half-year course (or could it be?) TIA nt - Rhondabee 13:30 Jan 18 (1)
  • Update........(I post this here now, and when I have more news I'll post on the new board) - momof7 13:25 Jan 18 (3)
  • Lial's Algebra books??....What do I purchase?? ....Need help!! - GAMomof5 12:36 Jan 18 (4)
  • Right Start or Math U See - Jessica 12:30 Jan 18 (9)
  • When did they change the math-writing-numbers rule? - Kate in Arabia 12:09 Jan 18 (14)
  • New forums! - Susan Wise Bauer 11:48 Jan 18 (36)
  • Did anyone make the Viking bread from the AG? Ours... - Chris in VA 11:41 Jan 18 (0)
  • What would suggest to a mom with a 5th and 7th grader next year - Jill 11:37 Jan 18 (0)
  • Trivium Academy...What do you use now for grammar? - Rhonda in WA 11:15 Jan 18 (4)
  • More on Latin Prep... (m) - ~Rachel~ 11:11 Jan 18 (2)
  • From a creationist viewpoint.... - Janee'TX 10:41 Jan 18 (2)
  • Anyone here use Live and Learn Lapbooks? Do they come with a study guide like HOAC? nt - siloam 10:33 Jan 18 (4)
  • Do you correct your dc's misspelled words during dictation? - amy 10:30 Jan 18 (1)
  • How much do you pay/charge for tutoring? - sandra Dumas 10:25 Jan 18 (5)
  • Anyone use EG for 2nd grade? - SharoninOhio 10:22 Jan 18 (0)
  • Does CLE and ACE ever have sales (when)? nt - dairy mom 9:43 Jan 18 (2)
  • Homeschool tips and tricks - Lisawa 9:23 Jan 18 (2)
  • Written Narrations - what do you do about your dc's mistakes? (M) - one l michele 8:43 Jan 18 (8)
  • Tina in WA or anyone: Any recommendations for lapbooks from HOAC before I place my order today? Any you have really enjoyed or not enjoyed? nt - Sue G in PA 8:29 Jan 18 (3)
  • Anyone use Spelling Workout D? - Jana in AZ 8:26 Jan 18 (3)
  • poetry memorization link - list of poems with links to text - katilac 8:21 Jan 18 (2)
  • What is the difference between the 2 Value sets for Chalk dust and the Traditional set? - Gamom3 7:57 Jan 18 (2)
  • help finding home organizer information online... - susie in tx 7:53 Jan 18 (6)
  • Math question: Going from BJU 6 to ...... Chalkdust ? Videotext? - mom2boys 7:49 Jan 18 (3)
  • Has anyone heard from Momof7 since her Jan. 14 post about the trials they were undergoing as a family? nt - SLB 7:46 Jan 18 (0)
  • Read-alouds for ancients for 2nd and K (m) - Amy in VA 7:44 Jan 18 (3)
  • Momof7 ... Regarding your maths comments below - mom2boys 7:31 Jan 18 (0)
  • Post Your Weekly Updates Here! - Closeacademy 7:15 Jan 18 (18)
  • If you use Christian Light Language Arts ...Do you add in another writing course?... - Pat in MI 7:09 Jan 18 (1)
  • Charlotte Mason and Living Books Curriculum - Blessed with seven 7:06 Jan 18 (11)
  • How do you prioritize your dc's subjects? What subjects are most likely to (M) - one l michele 6:48 Jan 18 (9)
  • Anyone's dc see their parent's corrections during teaching as personal criticism? - Pster 6:47 Jan 18 (8)
  • At what grade did you start AP's Linguistic Poetry Memorization? - one l michele 6:41 Jan 18 (6)
  • For those with 8th graders facing high school for the first time... - Nan in Mass 6:09 Jan 18 (7)
  • R.E.A.L. Science earth and space - Grace 6:06 Jan 18 (0)
  • Anyone know of a unit study on DisneyWorld? - Pajama Mama 5:26 Jan 18 (4)
  • Ambleside Online - does Year 4 mean 4th grade? thx nt - Alexandra 5:26 Jan 18 (2)
  • book suggestion for 1620-1639 Jamestown/Native Americans - Mrs. Readsalot 5:09 Jan 18 (1)
  • Errors in math-more practice with facts (all-not just mulitplication)... - Catherine 5:05 Jan 18 (0)
  • is there a *fun* multiplication card game, computer game, handheld game, etc...? We need help! (nt) - TMarie 1:51 Jan 18 (4)
  • Rainbow science in a year? - ballzy 23:00 Jan 17 (1)
  • Question about going to ChalkDust from TT... - Sparrows-Song 20:48 Jan 17 (1)
  • I have a brand new R&S Math 7 set that I would like to give away (m) - Julie in GA 20:28 Jan 17 (2)
  • Can you purchase Simply State online anywhere? n/t - one l michele 19:59 Jan 17 (6)
  • I've got pics of my timeline. Come see! :) - AudreyTN 19:49 Jan 17 (9)
  • Trying again: What are you doing for 2nd grade writing? - amy 19:35 Jan 17 (12)
  • Web-savvy folks--I need - Alana 19:31 Jan 17 (4)
  • I'm seeing a little bit now of what the "wait until they're a little older for formal math" proponents were talking about. (more) - MamaPapa 19:27 Jan 17 (5)
  • What's the deal with the Step 1 Readers? They're completely impossible for a new reader!... - chiguirre 19:14 Jan 17 (10)
  • Differences in Sonlight Core 100 IG from last year to this year? - Jenileigh 18:56 Jan 17 (2)
  • Lisa in the UP of MI - about a young reader and SWR... - KIN 18:50 Jan 17 (1)
  • Trying again: Anyone using Teaching the Classics? How does it incorporate into your day? Thanks! nt - KIN 18:45 Jan 17 (1)
  • Looking for a Colonial Period Unit Study.... - Heather in VA 18:23 Jan 17 (0)
  • WWYD - Free 4 years of TOG Classic - Cynthia in FL 18:19 Jan 17 (15)
  • Anyone doing an Election Lapbook? esp. for older kids. - Heidi in CA 17:52 Jan 17 (3)
  • Just a little heads up on "Life of Fred" - Fay up North 17:37 Jan 17 (3)
  • My dear K'er just came to me and asked (M) - one l michele 17:29 Jan 17 (1)
  • FYI the 4th book of the History Lives Chronicles by Mindy and Brandon Withrow (Peril and Peace, Monks & Mystics, etc)... - Trivium Academy 17:12 Jan 17 (1)
  • Entering new phase, and back to the boards for continuing education. Need math sugg. now that we are done with Singapore 1-6. - StHarris 17:05 Jan 17 (7)
  • Kimber - what are you plans for history during 5-6th grade if you will start the cycle over in 7th grade? nt - KIN 17:01 Jan 17 (5)
  • Hands of a Child Sale! Starts This Friday!! - Tina in WA 17:01 Jan 17 (2)
  • Laura in China, question for you regarding using Lightening Lit with a 5th grader - Karie 16:44 Jan 17 (6)
  • I need an online discussion guide (free!) for Black Beauty. I thought such a thing would be easy to find and left it to the last minute -- (m) - Melora in NC 16:40 Jan 17 (2)
  • Looking for info on CW poetry, what age does this work for...more - Karie 15:45 Jan 17 (8)
  • Absolute must buy novels for for American History to 1800? Grammar and logic stages... - LNC 15:01 Jan 17 (1)
  • Looking for best, sturdy blank time line book you can recommend... - Charlotte (no longer in Spain) 14:43 Jan 17 (3)
  • We loved CS Lewis teaching company course (for 13 year old). She listened... - Classic Mom 14:34 Jan 17 (2)
  • How do you hyper link your blog inside your message? - Classic Mom 14:31 Jan 17 (5)
  • Piggyback to 7 year old question below: How does your 10 year old behave... - Classic Mom 14:30 Jan 17 (2)
  • Do you have to use ETC with something else or is it a stand alone phonics program? - Pster 13:50 Jan 17 (3)
  • What do you use for 1st grade Language Arts? - paradise 12:34 Jan 17 (34)
  • Has anyone used the seasonal handicraft kits from Hearts and Trees? - Dawn E 12:16 Jan 17 (2)
  • Many thanks for the math help; a couple more questions regarding Saxon and Life of Fred (m) - Christy B 12:16 Jan 17 (0)
  • Whose blog is it that has the small states books? thanks - lori in tx 12:11 Jan 17 (3)
  • PE questions? - Alice 12:10 Jan 17 (5)