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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 04 (0)
  • Patricia in ATL - what we are doing next for Latin - Laura in China 22:53 Feb 4 (0)
  • I'm back, and I need your help again! :-) - Denise in NY 22:45 Feb 4 (0)
  • Hi everyone! My son (9) needs to do more....but I'm not sure what! Suggestions please? Curriculuum inside. - Alana 21:04 Feb 4 (2)
  • Does anyone know where I can find some Troll first start biographies? TIA nt - Missy 20:33 Feb 4 (2)
  • I think I want to condense year 2 history and add in the first part of American History. I was thinking of... - Chris in VA 19:44 Feb 4 (0)
  • I need some advice for boy using Saxon 3... - dkholland 19:44 Feb 4 (3)
  • If you wanted to learn French & Spanish what program would you buy? TIA (nt) - Mel 19:36 Feb 4 (2)
  • MamaPapa, I posted to you,link inside... - OhElizabeth 19:31 Feb 4 (0)
  • Trivium Academy - another question.....re: spelling - Pster 18:56 Feb 4 (1)
  • Is there a place online to look at Spelling Workout A & B? nt - Pster 18:50 Feb 4 (3)
  • piano lessons - keyboard question - Homeschooling - Forest, VA 18:27 Feb 4 (3)
  • IEW writing - Melissa 17:56 Feb 4 (2)
  • Grammar - Heidi 17:50 Feb 4 (0)
  • Anyone have experience with Bob Jones Homesat (or DVD) classes for middle schoolers?... - Phyllis in MD 17:47 Feb 4 (1)
  • Is there a list of spelling words a child should know by age or grade?...nt - Gamom3 17:42 Feb 4 (4)
  • here is the author's responce to my question regarding all sounds of /i/ re" the Complete Guide to Teaching Spelling" program FYI! (inside) - cannefamily 17:42 Feb 4 (6)
  • reviews on spelling workout - sr 17:05 Feb 4 (15)
  • If you used or are using Omnibus with a 7th grader, would you give me some advice, please? (m) - angela in ohio 17:05 Feb 4 (5)
  • Need help choosing a childrens Bible - Sarah in FL 16:29 Feb 4 (11)
  • Has anybody used Interactive Science from Singapore?... - Christina in ME 16:26 Feb 4 (1)
  • Great Books Academy - does anyone use these materials? - Tammi 16:00 Feb 4 (3)
  • Looking for ideas for 8th grade Am. History? Thanks :) nm - Mel in Ga. 15:04 Feb 4 (4)
  • ? for those familiar with Touch Math..... - NYSue 14:52 Feb 4 (2)
  • I had asked last week if any one used HO level 1 early modern, and no one responded. So, has anyone seen it/ considered it/ ruled it out? m - mamato3 14:41 Feb 4 (9)
  • Rebecca K., about WinterPromise AS2........ - EchoMom 14:37 Feb 4 (1)
  • Myrtle-would you please be able to link me Singapore Science and where I can order from? - Steph 14:32 Feb 4 (5)
  • Does anyone use the Intermediate Logic 1st ed (Nance) tapes? m - Tap, tap, tap 14:28 Feb 4 (0)
  • What are your plans for 6th grade? I'm in planning overload! nt - Mom2-3 14:07 Feb 4 (2)
  • Has anyone switched from Abeka to SWR? Confusing? - RaineyJ 13:48 Feb 4 (0)
  • Rod and Staff Spelling users.... - momto5a's 13:23 Feb 4 (6)
  • BJU dvds or Abeka dvds ? - annbrink 13:17 Feb 4 (21)
  • Writing Curriculum for Dummies - could you suggest a good curriculum for a 3rd and 6th grade children. thx nt - Alexandra 13:14 Feb 4 (1)
  • Math advice needed - Melissa 13:08 Feb 4 (4)
  • If I were to switch from Latin Primer 1 to Latin for Children... - Janis in DE 13:04 Feb 4 (4)
  • Re: Prentice Hall Science Expolorer.... the three books that are bind ups of the individual books... how come I can't find them on the publisher's website? All I can find are the individual books. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! nt - Robin in Tx 13:02 Feb 4 (3)
  • best ideas/resources for WWII? - Teresa Hope 12:33 Feb 4 (9)
  • Has anyone used the Singapore Math CD-ROM Vroot Vroom? Thoughts on it?(nt) - Susan in Napoli 12:31 Feb 4 (1)
  • Taught at home musical instrument that is not piano; any suggestions? (m) - Malenki 12:27 Feb 4 (8)
  • Jann, I answered your post way below... Thank you! - Nicole 12:02 Feb 4 (0)
  • Are there recommended reading lists included for each chapter of SOTW? - Josie 11:51 Feb 4 (2)
  • Who here is using Latin Book One? m - Pensguys 11:45 Feb 4 (16)
  • Is there a lot of gathering of supplies with MWS? (M) - one_l_michele 11:34 Feb 4 (0)
  • A nice book for SOTW Vol. 3 - Testimony 11:16 Feb 4 (0)
  • Karie, ould you mind telling me how you shorten Saxon 1 Phonics to 10 minutes a day...more - Lyn 11:05 Feb 4 (1)
  • Omnibus and SL - Tracee in PA 11:00 Feb 4 (8)
  • Momof7, about your lesson plans for your kids...more - Lyn 10:56 Feb 4 (1)
  • Math-U-See - Dee in TN 10:54 Feb 4 (3)
  • Thanks, Jann in TX, for the info on Lial's BCM - it was very helpful! link to Jann's helpful answers inside! - GAMomof5 9:58 Feb 4 (0)
  • McCall Crabbs test - Melissa 8:53 Feb 4 (2)
  • Is anyone familiar with any of the math programs offered by Sopris-West (re: REWARDS)? TIA nt - NYSue 8:52 Feb 4 (0)
  • Reading Reflex vs. Phonics Pathways -can anyone compare these? - Osmosis Mom 8:10 Feb 4 (5)
  • Anyone use modern curriculum press plaid phonics program?nm - sr 8:10 Feb 4 (5)
  • Leah - ELaurie 7:59 Feb 4 (0)
  • Science from a different angle--more secular... - Diane 7:56 Feb 4 (25)
  • If you dd is reading and.... - Pster 7:52 Feb 4 (4)
  • Has anyone used The Complete Guide to Teaching Spelling that 5 wolfcubs linked below? - Ida 7:45 Feb 4 (39)
  • Readers - sr 7:34 Feb 4 (7)
  • moving back a level in Atelier? - moooom 7:22 Feb 4 (3)
  • Programs for reading -what are your rec's?? - Osmosis Mom 6:06 Feb 4 (16)
  • Latin trouble. Help please! - Janis in DE 5:50 Feb 4 (0)
  • I am thinking about doing Rainbow Science, but I know me ..... - home'scool 5:45 Feb 4 (1)
  • What are the rules about republishing old books? - Rebecca in VA 3:20 Feb 4 (1)
  • Not quite sure how to help my ds blend words with SWR...... - ballzy 23:24 Feb 3 (3)
  • If you had to split history and science - doing each subject only 2 days per week....... - Katie 23:03 Feb 3 (6)
  • Questions about Apologia... 1) Earth Science, and 2) Main criticisms... - Robin in Tx 23:02 Feb 3 (2)
  • Board Monitor - would you please remove this post, please? - ClairedeLune 22:46 Feb 3 (6)
  • "Writing Tales" Question about the rough draft - 5wolfcubs 22:06 Feb 3 (2)
  • So now that alldirect has closed (sniff!!) where's a good place to buy books?? - Rebecca K. 21:59 Feb 3 (7)
  • We are finishing up OPGTR, where did you head next? FLL, SW, BTC, WW? (m) - Colleen in SEVA 21:22 Feb 3 (8)
  • I have some questions, please, about the Prentice Hall Science Explorer books that I've been seeing recommended....(m) - Regena in KY 20:24 Feb 3 (9)
  • DS 6 (just turned 6 in Dec.) on lesson 56 in OPGTTR, what books can he read that are not c-v-c books only? (more) - Dianne TX 20:24 Feb 3 (9)
  • Has anyone used the Bible portion of SL's Cores (specifically Core 4)? What did you think about it? (m) - Jennifer in FL 20:12 Feb 3 (4)
  • It finally arrived in today's mail! Anyone else receive their Ancient World- Guerber book? nm - Tina in WA 19:50 Feb 3 (5)
  • Any opinions of Saxon Phonics? - Lynda in Florida 19:46 Feb 3 (9)
  • Thoughts on BJU and Abeka Scienc and History....I am looking into 4th and 6th grade..nt - Gamom3 19:22 Feb 3 (3)
  • Please humor me...I wonder if there are any people on this board who are KJV-only? - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 19:18 Feb 3 (25)
  • Intrigued by Lial's Basic College Mathematics...can someone tell me more?... - GAMomof5 18:44 Feb 3 (2)
  • Has anyone used CQLA (language arts)... - Michelle in AL 18:41 Feb 3 (2)
  • How do you do school with 2 at one time? I have a 1st grader & K. sm - Pster 18:11 Feb 3 (13)