K-8 Curriculum Board

Looks great... - Elizabeth 19:59 Jul 20 (1)
- I'd like to know too. nt - saved1112 20:36 Jul 20 (0)
Looks good... - mel 17:23 Jul 20 (0)

Stressing over fitting it all in for middle school (m) - Sandra in IL 14:24 Jul 20 (7)

This is great advice.... - Sue Scott Wellons 15:48 Jul 20 (1)
- I can make that work. (m) - Sandra in IL 21:38 Jul 20 (0)
I would focus on quality not quantity... - claire up north 15:46 Jul 20 (2)
- Thanks for your encouragement. (m) - Sandra in IL 21:10 Jul 20 (0)
- Re: I would focus on quality not quantity... - Eileen 18:21 Jul 20 (0)
I think ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 15:17 Jul 20 (1)
- Thanks for the reality check. (m) - Sandra in IL 20:24 Jul 20 (0)

SandraD/Prov31Sandra....about your request for a big huge K ball and stick handwriting book from down below (m) - Shay 13:59 Jul 20 (1)

Shay- Thank you thank you thank you! now if only RR sold all of R&S's stuff we could all die happy. nt - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 14:37 Jul 20 (0)

Any thoughts on Spanish in 10 minutes/day???? - SLR 13:49 Jul 20 (0)

Sequential Spelling...do I NEED the teacher's manual? (sm) - Stephanie in KY 13:40 Jul 20 (4)

I have SS but haven't started using it yet (more) - momof10 14:17 Jul 20 (0)
How we used SS... - Jann in TX 14:13 Jul 20 (0)
There is no teacher's manual per say - Ottakee 13:52 Jul 20 (1)
- We didn't even use the dry erase markers. - Claire 14:11 Jul 20 (0)

Anyone know of the cheapest place to purchase APologia Zoology book 1? nt - rsmofga 13:20 Jul 20 (1)

Rainbow Resource has it for $25 + shipping nt - nutmeg 13:37 Jul 20 (0)

What would be your favorite choices for a second grade study of the human body? nt - Virginia Dawn 13:08 Jul 20 (12)

Re: What would be your favorite choices for a second grade study of the human body? nt - unsinkable 14:03 Jul 20 (1)
- We did this and DS had a blast. We made a life-size body of him and his parts... - T Baer 15:39 Jul 20 (0)
The "My Body" book and activity was a lot of fun for my boys at that age (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:16 Jul 20 (9)
- Did you find this was all you needed, or did you add any other resources? nt - Virginia Dawn 13:49 Jul 20 (1)
  - I think I might add in some "health/nutrition" study, but at that age, I'd go light and make it fun (nt) - CynthiaOK 14:19 Jul 20 (0)
- Yep! This is the best thing ever for teaching about the Human Body! (m) - threelops 13:47 Jul 20 (0)
- we did this and it was a blast! my dd's "body" is still hanging up! nt. - TNLisa 13:31 Jul 20 (0)
- we did this and it was a blast! my dd's "body" is still hanging up! nt. - TNLisa 13:31 Jul 20 (0)
- we did this and it was a blast! my dd's "body" is still hanging up! nt. - TNLisa 13:31 Jul 20 (1)
  - oops! sorry for the multiples! nt. - TNLisa 13:35 Jul 20 (0)
- Where would I find this? nt - Virginia Dawn 13:17 Jul 20 (1)
  - Rainbow Resource has it (It's published by TCM) and it's only $6.50 (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:21 Jul 20 (0)

Latin Road to English Grammar-How long does it take each day? nt - mom2three 12:53 Jul 20 (0)

SOLs and testing - Robin in VA 12:20 Jul 20 (3)

Re: SOLs and testing - Sarah in VA 16:24 Jul 20 (0)
You only have to test on Mathematics and Language Arts (sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama) 12:38 Jul 20 (1)
- Problem solved. We're in Suffolk... - Robin in VA 12:47 Jul 20 (0)

Jaffe' Violin Program - Dana 12:19 Jul 20 (2)

Personally, I wouldn't do a dvd program for learning a stringed instrument (m) - April in VA 14:40 Jul 20 (1)
- Re: Personally, I wouldn't do a dvd program for learning a stringed instrument (m) - Dana 23:10 Jul 20 (0)

How useful are the fraction overlays used in the MUS program (m) - CynthiaOK 12:12 Jul 20 (2)

They really helped my son SEE and understand working with fractions. nt - Sue in St Pete 12:42 Jul 20 (0)
Re: How useful are the fraction overlays used in the MUS program (m) - Des 12:14 Jul 20 (0)

Does anyone have a schedule combining MOH 1 with Diana Waring's Ancient Civil. & the Bible? (nt) - Rae 12:08 Jul 20 (0)

Planning question-Do you plan "tutor" time with oldest dc or youngest dc first in the day? m - KJ in NC 11:50 Jul 20 (1)

Sorry, please read post below. nt - KJ in NC 11:53 Jul 20 (0)

Planning question-Do you plan "tutor" time with oldest dc or youngest dc first in the day? m - KJ in NC 11:49 Jul 20 (3)

I am the opposite... - Diana in OR 13:40 Jul 20 (0)
I always work my non-independent learners first...m - momof7 12:37 Jul 20 (0)
I plan to start with my youngest and work my way up nt - Des 12:01 Jul 20 (0)

Total Health: Do I need student AND teacher edition? Just one? For middle schoolers. Thx! (nt) - Lori D. 11:35 Jul 20 (4)

I chose not to buy the teacher's edition. - Beth in TN 14:15 Jul 20 (3)
- Do you think the worksheets are necessary/important? I was thinking... - Lori D. 17:15 Jul 20 (2)
  - No they are not necessary. - Beth in TN 17:24 Jul 20 (1)
    - Great! This really helps me decide. : ) Thanks! (nt) - Lori D. 21:19 Jul 20 (0)

I have two questions about SOTW 1 planning. - MelissaJ 11:25 Jul 20 (3)

Re: I have two questions about SOTW 1 planning. - Alison 12:39 Jul 20 (0)
Looks like we are doing the same stuff... - Robin in VA 12:37 Jul 20 (1)
- that's what we did last year too. - Teresa in Ga. 12:55 Jul 20 (0)

What do you do for US history for a 6 yo? - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 11:17 Jul 20 (4)

Evan-Moor has a couple 'workbooks' on Am. History - Becky in IA 17:01 Jul 20 (0)
This is what we are doing. - Praisefor3 15:21 Jul 20 (0)
Library books. Make do with what they have on the shelves. Look for other books in same series; other books by same author, etc. [nt] - LH 11:25 Jul 20 (1)
- Thank you...I guess I'm so curriculum minded right now that I'm looking for the right one, but I think the library may be the way to go with this one. nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 12:38 Jul 20 (0)

I am trying to figure out FLL. How well is my child suppose to be reading before we start this? I know it says first grade but he is just starting to read. TIAnt - MelissaJ 11:16 Jul 20 (4)

Re: I am trying to figure out FLL. How well is my child suppose to be reading before we start this? I know it says first grade but he is just starting to read. TIAnt - jersey tutor 19:52 Jul 20 (0)
I finished FLL last year and I would say - Teaching Mom 12:54 Jul 20 (0)
We're using Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading... - Robin in VA 12:43 Jul 20 (0)
I'm not an expert on this. We just started it this week, but my ds is halfway through Phonics Pathways and is just starting to read and FLL seems to be ok. (nt) - KerriF 12:31 Jul 20 (0)

Can someone explain why the books on TOG website are different than those in the text? - Gamom3 11:16 Jul 20 (1)

The books on the website - Des 11:23 Jul 20 (0)

A few questions about spelling workout - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 11:05 Jul 20 (2)

It all depends... - GVA 11:36 Jul 20 (1)
- Thanks. You answered just what I needed to know! nt - MomTo2(+1 turkey baby cooking!) 12:40 Jul 20 (0)

Suein PA-Question about the "Small Worlds" science books... - OhElizabeth 10:43 Jul 20 (4)

Re: Suein PA-Question about the "Small Worlds" science books... - Suein PA 12:56 Jul 20 (3)
- I'm a bit confused... - OhElizabeth 17:40 Jul 20 (2)
  - Sorry for the confusion - Suein PA 20:14 Jul 20 (1)
    - Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 22:06 Jul 20 (0)

thanks to all who made American history recommendations for 6-8th grade... i'm going with All American History, unless someone has info on why i shouldn't... (more) - LatinaRepublicana 10:23 Jul 20 (0)

Wordsmart Wordsmart CD's $200! Yikes! Anyone using them? - Mickey 9:47 Jul 20 (1)

My dd has used them - Claire 10:02 Jul 20 (0)

lost link to organisers - Terri in NS 9:45 Jul 20 (0)

Oh Elizabeth.. questions about your copywork - Vanessa in Virginia 9:11 Jul 20 (5)

Is what you downloaded a pdf or a Word file? (m) - OhElizabeth 10:32 Jul 20 (4)
- Would you mind posting the corrections for everyone? - Vanessa in Virginia 18:53 Jul 20 (3)
  - I'm sure I'm going to regret this, but here is my 2 cents. - Praisefor3 20:36 Jul 20 (1)
    - What a great community.... - Vanessa in Virginia 21:49 Jul 20 (0)
  - That would be a wonderful blessing for my family as well. nt - WendyWords 19:49 Jul 20 (0)

Critical Thinking Skills-- need some opinions, please! What do you think of "Thinkathon?" or Dale Seymore's "Critical Thinking Activities"? (m) - molly's mom 9:08 Jul 20 (1)

We used some of the Critical Thinking Activities... - Lori D. 10:55 Jul 20 (0)

Has SWB done a review of Classical Writing? nt - Christy in CO 8:52 Jul 20 (9)

Oh, my. That review scared me to death. A couple questions... - Praisefor3 11:05 Jul 20 (4)
- Well, I read this review when it first came out and I was using Aesop already at the time.. - Sunny 16:10 Jul 20 (1)
  - Dawn, this was a very helpful post! thanks for the details. nt - Donna T. 17:21 Jul 20 (0)
- Re: Oh, my. That review scared me to death. A couple questions... - Sportsmom in AL 13:01 Jul 20 (0)
- From one who also was freaked out by that review.... - Yevrah 12:34 Jul 20 (0)
Here you go.....m - Julieofsardis 9:13 Jul 20 (3)
- Re: Here you go.....m - Susan W 13:54 Jul 20 (0)
- Further Info.....m - Julieofsardis 9:15 Jul 20 (1)
  - I think that the review was also done before the *immensely* helpful workbooks were published. nt - Donna in OH 10:42 Jul 20 (0)

Anyone willing to share their 7th grade schedule? nt - Christy in CO 8:45 Jul 20 (19)

And yet another.... - SusanRH 21:50 Jul 20 (0)
Here's ours...with a CM flavor, I hope... - Linda in NM 17:25 Jul 20 (0)
here's ours: - Peek a Boo 17:20 Jul 20 (1)
- I REALLY like your health curriculum...might borrow the last part when it comes time!! nt - MM in MN 18:19 Jul 20 (0)
Daily Schedule - Kat 16:24 Jul 20 (0)
Can I ask why some of you chose Lightening Lit 7 versus Teaching the Classics or Spark Notes? nt - Christy in CO 16:06 Jul 20 (2)
- It's a whole program - Hallie 18:20 Jul 20 (1)
  - So this would cover writing, reading & poetry? nt - Christy in CO 20:22 Jul 20 (0)
Re: Anyone willing to share their 7th grade schedule? nt - JudiNH 15:31 Jul 20 (0)
And ours - Hallie 14:46 Jul 20 (0)
Here's ours.. - LauraC 14:39 Jul 20 (0)
Re: Anyone willing to share their 7th grade schedule? nt - Deece in MN 13:50 Jul 20 (2)
- LOL...you sound like me. :o) - Jill, OK in VA 14:27 Jul 20 (1)
  - ::Sigh::...okay, it should be "it will be *they* who share with *me*" in the third paragraph...right? nt - Jill, OK in VA 14:29 Jul 20 (0)
Sure thing - Karen in Maryland 13:19 Jul 20 (0)
7th grade schedule..... - Holly S/NC 11:13 Jul 20 (0)
Our 7th Grade Schedule - Julia 10:39 Jul 20 (0)
Here's our schedule - Beth in TN 9:32 Jul 20 (1)
- Here's our schedule - Jean in Wisc. 13:53 Jul 20 (0)

Does anyone have a Norse Myth reference guide suggestion? - Sunny 8:45 Jul 20 (2)

Can't help with a reference guide, but I noticed last night - Yevrah 12:36 Jul 20 (1)
- Oh yes! We had to buy it right away when it came out... great old favorite. nt - Kay in Cal 18:14 Jul 20 (0)

Teaching Textbook alg. 1 -- another question - claire 8:37 Jul 20 (0)

Does anyone know of a site that has all of the technical terms for phonics instruction and pronunciation symbols? (nt) - KidsHappen 8:29 Jul 20 (0)

do I need an additional writing program - AE 8:27 Jul 20 (5)

continue to use IEW with your dc's literature assignments as the source text... i would skip R&S writing assignments... nt - LatinaRepublicana 8:51 Jul 20 (3)
- I like IEW.. but should I buy SICC B, or just continue to use IEW for other assignments? - ae 9:05 Jul 20 (1)
  - I would purchase SICC B. nt - Beth in TN 9:08 Jul 20 (0)
- I like IEW.. but should I buy SICC B, or just continue to use IEW for other assignments? - ae 9:05 Jul 20 (0)
I would continue using IEW. No need to change if it's working. nt - Beth in TN 8:36 Jul 20 (0)

If you were going to use one spine for elementary American History, which book would it be? - Praisefor3 8:19 Jul 20 (3)

I really like the Children's Encyclopedia of American History that DK makes. nt - Amy in OH 9:57 Jul 20 (0)
I'm going to use The Complete Book of US History for that purpose.... - Michelle T 9:04 Jul 20 (1)
- That's exactly what we did! Then we added in... - Lori D. 9:24 Jul 20 (0)

Has anyone tried lapbooking with MOH 1? (more) - kw 8:10 Jul 20 (0)

Does anyone have an update on the Story of the Ancients by NothingNew Press? (m) - Maury 7:53 Jul 20 (1)

Last word was it's going to the printer by July 31 and will be shipped by the end of August. nt - karenciavo 8:03 Jul 20 (0)

American and state history in a classical educaiton schedule - Laurie 7:41 Jul 20 (2)

Re: American and state history in a classical educaiton schedule - Pam L 7:53 Jul 20 (0)
Couldn't you just cover it when you reach the point in history in which it happened? - Sarah CB 7:48 Jul 20 (0)

Sunchip5, can you email me? (sm) - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too!) 7:33 Jul 20 (0)

How do TOG and MOH differ? Is MOH solely a history program and TOG a complete program? nt - 4kids4me 7:02 Jul 20 (1)

Yes, MOH is a history program, no other subjects included. nt - Tommysmommy 9:10 Jul 20 (0)

Has anyone used "Hold that Thought" with SOTW vol 1?? - SM 6:30 Jul 20 (0)

need recs on inexpensive rocks/mineral/fossils kits, please! nt. - TNLisa 6:27 Jul 20 (3)

Do you have a University Extension Office, 4H group in the area....our Extension Office has tons of kits that we can sign out for up to 4 weeks. nm - Emily in IL 12:34 Jul 20 (0)
A local college might have free, or low-cost sets that their students are finished with. (nt) - Lori D. 7:50 Jul 20 (1)
- thanks for the above replies - I just contacted our local ext. office and l/m! nt. - TNLisa 13:34 Jul 20 (0)

LLATL...looking for long-time user opinions on the writing portion. (nt) - angela&boys 6:11 Jul 20 (5)

Re: LLATL..looking for long-time user opinions on the writing portion. (nt) - Katie in FL 7:48 Jul 20 (4)
- thanks for sharing that great info-very helpful! nt - Ann In WA 10:12 Jul 20 (0)
- Thank you Katie... - angela&boys 8:20 Jul 20 (2)
  - Re: Thank you Katie... - Katie in FL 8:30 Jul 20 (1)
    - It helps bunches. Thanks again! (nt) - angela&boys 12:52 Jul 20 (0)

Please help me choose a spelling program for my 3rd grade son. - Beth 5:50 Jul 20 (7)

Maybe the old Calvert spelling CD-ROMs? - Ida 6:21 Jul 20 (5)
- They have new ones as well (produced by them) that are updates of the old ones I believe. nt - srjbdl 7:13 Jul 20 (1)
  - Dovetailing here...would you consider these a complete spelling course? (As opposed to enrichment.) nt - angela&boys 7:19 Jul 20 (0)
- Sounds perfect. Any idea where I might find these? nt - Beth 7:12 Jul 20 (1)
  - Also, how are the "old" cds different than the new series? - Beth 7:15 Jul 20 (0)
- Yes, I think this might be a good option, Beth. It's very similar to Spelling Power, really, except that there's no writing and the activities are done on the computer. (nt) - Erica in PA 6:52 Jul 20 (0)
Spelling on the computer - MIch elle 6:20 Jul 20 (0)

Is there an overwhelming reason to buy the revised SOTW Volume 1? - Laura in China 5:45 Jul 20 (0)

Math U See - does anyone use this for Kindergarten? - Amy in WI 5:29 Jul 20 (8)

UH OH, rethinking Alpha for Kindergarten . . . - lisa 8:16 Jul 20 (3)
- I started my upcoming second grader in Alpha this summer... - Donna T. 17:14 Jul 20 (0)
- I wouldn't skip Primer and I'll tell you why..sm - BarbinTN 10:31 Jul 20 (0)
- I think I would look at the placement test for Alpha .... - Pat in MI 10:05 Jul 20 (0)
depends on your child - Becky B in SC (formerly TN) 6:52 Jul 20 (0)
we did - and I can't tell you how much I love it! - SM 6:37 Jul 20 (0)
We used it 5+ years ago... - Sue in St Pete 6:00 Jul 20 (0)
We did Primer just the past year. Ds BEGGED daily - BarbinTN 5:47 Jul 20 (0)

Calvert Math... Is this spiral or mastery? And WHY is it so expensive? (nt) - Donna A. 5:16 Jul 20 (11)

Why it's so expensive - Annie G 6:36 Jul 20 (1)
- That makes sense. We used... - Donna A. 8:16 Jul 20 (0)
Mastery... (m) - angela&boys 6:19 Jul 20 (4)
- Love Adventures! And thanks for... - Donna A. 8:09 Jul 20 (2)
  - BJU... - angela&boys 8:48 Jul 20 (1)
    - Thanks! (nt) - Donna A. 9:38 Jul 20 (0)
- Love Adventures! And thanks for... - Donna A. 8:08 Jul 20 (0)
I thought Calvert was a spiral approach - Heather in NC 6:05 Jul 20 (1)
- On Calvert being spiral - Heather in NC 6:53 Jul 20 (0)
Mastery with periodic reviews... - GVA 5:26 Jul 20 (1)
- You keep telling me about RightStart.... - Donna A. 6:08 Jul 20 (0)

With the talk about Tanglewood has anyone used Camrose - Heather In NC 5:04 Jul 20 (1)

Thanks for posting this! - Joyful 5:59 Jul 20 (0)

Drawing Basics with THomas Kinkade, no one uses this? hardly any responses below.... - KristineIN 4:14 Jul 20 (5)

We tried it... - Laura in CT 6:15 Jul 20 (0)
Can't speak for anyone else, but the reason I don't.... - Donna A. 4:21 Jul 20 (3)
- Does this program teach *how* to draw like Thomas Kinkade, or does he just instruct it? nt - saved1112 4:44 Jul 20 (2)
  - I thought he just instructed drawing. - KristineIN 5:14 Jul 20 (0)
  - No idea... I wasn't interested enough to really look into it. (nt) - Donna A. 5:10 Jul 20 (0)

Need help with 5 yr old reading - It's slow and painful. - Beth in IN 22:53 Jul 19 (17)

Waiting is good - Sarah in VA 17:38 Jul 20 (0)
I think that I could have written your post about 6 months ago! (m) - KerriF 12:45 Jul 20 (0)
Boy are you going to hate my suggestion. I sure did. - Stacey in NM 11:03 Jul 20 (5)
- Good for you Mom ;O) All you hard waiting will pay off nt - Suein PA 13:10 Jul 20 (0)
- ITA, especially with a child SO very young... - Ellie 11:47 Jul 20 (0)
- I agree totally.....we just had this discussion on the accelerated learners board.....m - momof7 11:45 Jul 20 (1)
  - Well said! *I* feel so much better! - Alison 12:50 Jul 20 (0)
- I agree totally.....we just had this discussion on the accelerated learners board.....m - momof7 11:44 Jul 20 (0)
do you have one of those little artist easels that come with a whiteboard? (more) - LatinaRepublicana 8:16 Jul 20 (0)
Sometimes our expectations are a bit high. . . . - Lisa in Tx 8:12 Jul 20 (0)
AFte haivng a daughter who could read the KJV Bible at 4 I had some pretty high expectations.. - Suein PA 5:50 Jul 20 (1)
- Oops should have reread the subject line nt - Suein PA blushing 5:51 Jul 20 (0)
It is just a matter of time and patience. - Lolly 4:36 Jul 20 (0)
It will happen, we've had to take many breaks from "formal programs" here. (M) - one_l_michele 3:50 Jul 20 (0)
5 years old is still very young!!!! I know we expect so much out of our kids at an earlier age... - Penny 3:45 Jul 20 (0)
Yup, give it time... - GVA 3:27 Jul 20 (0)
I suspect you are waiting for reading take-off - Laura in China 2:35 Jul 20 (0)

Anyone use KONOs ? Why/whynot? Thanks nt - saved1112 22:46 Jul 19 (9)

We love KONOS. Hands on. Has a schedule already planned for you. Unit studies offer a way for kids to have higher retention - Sue B. 13:15 Jul 20 (0)
It has some great ideas for unit studies... - Michelle T 9:14 Jul 20 (0)
Konos History of the World is a good option for high school - Julie in MN 8:11 Jul 20 (0)
Konos History of the World is a good option for high school - Julie in MN 8:10 Jul 20 (0)
We used it for a few years with a small co-op. (sm) - theodwyn 7:43 Jul 20 (1)
- KONOS is only a lot of work for one family if you try to do too much :-) ... - Ellie 8:16 Jul 20 (0)
I loved KONOS :-) ... - Ellie 7:27 Jul 20 (0)
Although some of the activities were good, there was no structure. (m) - Julia in WV 5:39 Jul 20 (0)
I thought the idea was great, It looked overwhelming and really like the idea - KristineIN 5:27 Jul 20 (0)

What handwriting program uses a continuous stroke... - saved1112 22:46 Jul 19 (4)

WRTR does; of course, it's more than just handwriting. nt - Ellie 7:28 Jul 20 (0)
GD Italic manuscript does (and it looks like ball and stick) m - profmom 7:13 Jul 20 (0)
Handwriting without tears does (nt) - Laura in China 23:29 Jul 19 (0)
Zaner-Bloser is one. There are others, but I don't know them all. nt - FlockOfSillies 22:50 Jul 19 (0)

Around the world in 180 days... comments please. thank you! nt - saved1112 21:46 Jul 19 (4)

Bought it, tried it, sold it. Too open-ended for us. nt - ereks mom 6:13 Jul 20 (3)
- Would you be able to tell us a little more? nm - Sarahas4 6:16 Jul 20 (2)
  - Okay -- here goes. The program is set up for the student to research... - ereks mom 6:44 Jul 20 (1)
    - Thanks! nt - Sarahas4 9:08 Jul 20 (0)

SmithHand or Spencerian---has anyone used either of these? Opinions? nt - Terri in WA 20:49 Jul 19 (2)

I bought it used, but I haven't started it yet - Des 6:29 Jul 20 (0)
I purchased Smithhand but returned it.... - Yevrah 3:48 Jul 20 (0)

Do people who learn to write in Italics have a hard time reading regular cursive? What is your opinion on using this program? nt - Terri in WA 20:29 Jul 19 (18)

Like profmom, we ended up doing italic *and* more traditional cursive. The transition was easy, and I'm happy with the results. nt - abbeyej 5:32 Jul 20 (0)
You know - it's no more difficult - momof10 4:47 Jul 20 (0)
I am British and therefore grew up without any contact with American cursive (Brits do joined-up printing) - Laura in China 2:43 Jul 20 (0)
I honestly can't remember the last time I had to read cursive writing. Really, it's so uncommon...(m) - Colleen 22:38 Jul 19 (10)
- It depends on your profession. As an RN, I had to "attempt" to read cursive Drs notes constantly. nt - Noelle 12:08 Jul 20 (0)
- Good grief. I'm sorry I offered an opinion. IN MY LIFE, cursive is uncommon. Thank you all for feeling the need to counter my experiences. (nt) - Colleen 10:08 Jul 20 (1)
  - Well, goodness--no one was being snarky. You said it wasn't common in your life, we said it's common in ours. This is the nature of "discussion" forums. nt - Ellie 11:52 Jul 20 (0)
- Ooo! Ooo! I do.... - WendyWords raising hand in the air 6:44 Jul 20 (0)
- Not uncommon here... - mom2abcd 22:48 Jul 19 (5)
  - Not uncommon here, either. nt - Ellie 7:29 Jul 20 (0)
  - Yes, I read and write cursive daily. nt - abbeyej 5:31 Jul 20 (1)
    - So do I. I just got a letter from a cousin--an actual handwritten letter--and I wrote a thank you note to someone.... - Ellie 8:19 Jul 20 (0)
  - Same here. nt - saved1112 4:49 Jul 20 (0)
  - Very little, if any, of our mail is written in cursive. (nt) - Colleen 22:49 Jul 19 (0)
Opinions :-) - profmom 21:17 Jul 19 (1)
- Now, I'm wondering how does GD form r's? nt - WendyWords 6:47 Jul 20 (0)
Well... do people who learn to write in cursive have difficulty reading italics?? :o) nt - saved1112 21:03 Jul 19 (1)
- Difficulty reading italic cursive is the main reason I'm not teaching dd to write it. Frankly, I don't like the way it looks, it doesn't seem "neater" to me. nt - Renai 12:52 Jul 20 (0)

Do you write your cursive slanted? Does it matter? nt - Terri in WA 20:27 Jul 19 (9)

Yes, and it probably doesn't matter. nt - abbeyej 5:33 Jul 20 (0)
No and no. nt - Joyful 5:04 Jul 20 (0)
I slant forwards, slant backwards, and don't slant at all. - Lolly 4:41 Jul 20 (0)
Well, I just tested mine and it is vertical, sort of like HWT I guess. I tried to slant it and guess what happened???(m) - Terri in WA 23:43 Jul 19 (2)
- That you do not slant your writing doesn't mean that your dc will have a hard time... - Ellie 8:21 Jul 20 (0)
- I wouldn't assume your kids will have a hard time slanting just because... - Donna A. 4:19 Jul 20 (0)
I virtually never write in cursive, save for my nearly illegible signature. (nt) - Colleen 22:38 Jul 19 (0)
I try to. It looks nicer, I think. When in a hurry... (sm) - Vanna 21:26 Jul 19 (0)
I don't write my cursive slanted although... - saved1112 21:07 Jul 19 (0)

Question about reading...need some advice - momto2 20:22 Jul 19 (12)

"Stepped" reading series would be at that level, and many are on modern history people/events. (see list inside) - Lori D. 9:12 Jul 20 (5)
- Thanks! I've reserved several from your list! m - profmom 14:33 Jul 20 (2)
  - Those stepped readers have lots of GREAT science based books, too, like... - Lori D. 17:19 Jul 20 (1)
    - Thanks! nt - profmom 20:33 Jul 20 (0)
- Re: "Stepped" reading series would be at that level, and many are on modern history people/events. (see list inside) - momto2 14:09 Jul 20 (1)
  - You're welcome. And give him a wide variety, like the other ladies' suggestions... - Lori D. 17:35 Jul 20 (0)
A lot of the "stepped" reading series would be at that level, and many cover history. (see list inside) - Lori D. 8:04 Jul 20 (1)
- OOOPS! Ignore this one -- too quick on the trigger finger! (lol) nt - Lori D. 10:40 Jul 20 (0)
Also try these series: Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter and Tabby, Amelia Bedilia, and when he's ready Magic Tree House. nm - Stacy in NJ 6:53 Jul 20 (0)
Read aloud the books to your 7yo that go with your history, let him read books of his choice on his own. nt - Ellie 22:35 Jul 19 (0)
Ideas - profmom 21:36 Jul 19 (1)
- Re: Ideas - momto2 22:25 Jul 19 (0)

Science curriculum-- I"m looking for a secular science curriculum or book for a 4th grader. Any suggestions? This will be our 2nd year of homeschooling and I feel like science was a big gap for us. TIA! (n) - molly's mom 20:20 Jul 19 (7)

Check out Real Science 4 Kids--it's perfect for that age!.nt - Carol in Cal. 16:20 Jul 20 (0)
Evan-Moor.com. I really like their science books. - catalinakel 8:36 Jul 20 (0)
Re: Science curriculum-- I"m looking for a secular science curriculum or book for a 4th grader. Any suggestions? This will be our 2nd year of homeschooling and I feel like science was a big gap for us. TIA! (n) - Arenee 7:25 Jul 20 (0)
Home Science Adventures by Stratton House... - Robin in DFW 6:48 Jul 20 (0)
Are you willing to put your own stuff together? - Salminen 4:34 Jul 20 (0)
Discovery Science nt - saved1112 21:18 Jul 19 (0)
I like Harcourt Science...... - Michelle in AL 20:51 Jul 19 (0)

LatinaRepublicana and Lyn... - mom2abcd 20:15 Jul 19 (2)

mom2abcd - ds10 refuses to test out of Saxon 65,,,more - Lyn 22:36 Jul 19 (1)
- Bless his heart! - mom2abcd 22:53 Jul 19 (0)

Journey into Africa... - Diane... 19:55 Jul 19 (17)

Sounds like a great poem! - mom2abcd 14:43 Jul 20 (2)
- Re: Sounds like a great poem! - Diane 18:30 Jul 20 (1)
  - Thanks so much! Link inside... - mom2abcd 20:49 Jul 20 (0)
Okay, Diane, I have a couple of questions... - Julie in CA 11:26 Jul 20 (3)
- Re: Okay, Diane, I have a couple of questions... - Diane 14:36 Jul 20 (2)
  - Thank you (more)... - Julie in CA 14:46 Jul 20 (1)
    - Re: Thank you (more)... - Diane 18:33 Jul 20 (0)
You can buy the books at Homeschoolsupercenter for less $$...m - Tap, tap, tap 9:32 Jul 20 (0)
My neighbor and I are considering a mini coop on this curric.....we were also very impressed when we saw it at a curric conference...beautiful! nt - Tap, tap, tap 9:11 Jul 20 (0)
Ooooh! Thanks for posting this. It looks fun and I do have a particular interest in Africa. I might have to change my plans *again*. :-) nt - Lana in TX 7:24 Jul 20 (0)
No Fair!! (more)... - Julie in CA 23:44 Jul 19 (1)
- Re: No Fair!! (more)... - Diane... 4:22 Jul 20 (0)
I've thought about incorporating this, to a degree, into our Sonlight Core 5 studies...(m) - Colleen 23:26 Jul 19 (1)
- Re: I've thought about incorporating this, to a degree, into our Sonlight Core 5 studies...(m) - Diane... 4:12 Jul 20 (0)
This really does look impressive. (m) - Fourmother 22:13 Jul 19 (2)
- Alas, the instructor manual alone is $85 (at least at the site linked above)... - Lori D. 8:00 Jul 20 (0)
- Re: This really does look impressive. (m) - Diane... 4:20 Jul 20 (0)

lapbook kits from Hands of a Child? Has anyone used these? - Michelle T 19:43 Jul 19 (1)

They have a free one every month. I haven't done one yet, though. nt - mom2abcd 22:54 Jul 19 (0)

If I have Easy Grammar Grades 5 and 6, do I use Daily Grams Grade 5 or Grade 6? nt - Sandra in IL 19:23 Jul 19 (2)

Is that EG 5/6? Then you'd use DG 5 (if you use it at all). nt - Ellie 19:26 Jul 19 (1)
- Re: Yes it is, thank you. nt - Sandra in IL 19:30 Jul 19 (0)

Another AWANA question about their verses..... - SLB 19:09 Jul 19 (2)

Link inclosed... - Yvonne in NE 19:30 Jul 19 (1)
- Oh thank you!! Now why couldn't I find that?? Thanks again. nt - SLB 20:37 Jul 19 (0)

Question about Memory work - TeachingMom 19:00 Jul 19 (2)

my favorites... - Joyful 17:44 Jul 20 (0)
I have a Thomas Kincade illustrated children's book of poetry. 7 & 9 yr olds have memorized a number of the prayers from this book. Kids love them. (nt) - Pat H 19:53 Jul 19 (0)

OhElizabeth, what's the isbn for the new edition of Un, Deux, Trois? - abbeyej 18:15 Jul 19 (2)

You know what's curious is... - OhElizabeth 19:45 Jul 19 (0)
not OhElizabeth but it's 1845076230 release date Nov 2006....nm - Lyn 18:57 Jul 19 (0)

History help needed. - Beth in TN 18:00 Jul 19 (6)

What about using the SL 6 book list?... - RhondaM. 4:48 Jul 20 (0)
Do you have time in your schedule to... - Donna A. 18:17 Jul 19 (4)
- Spend a little time in the textbook and more in the living books like you want. nt - s 21:24 Jul 19 (1)
  - should go under original post. nt - s 21:25 Jul 19 (0)
- She's an only child... - Beth in TN 20:01 Jul 19 (1)
  - Ah... Gotcha! (nt) - Donna A. 4:23 Jul 20 (0)

Would love to have anyone who has used Geography Matters materials to share their experience. Thank you. (nt) - Isabella 17:59 Jul 19 (0)

Kingfisher History Encyclopedia questions - Laurie 17:56 Jul 19 (4)

When the first edition of WTM was published, they recommended... - abbeyej 18:03 Jul 19 (3)
- The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (current recomendation) - Yevrah 3:58 Jul 20 (2)
  - Usborne vs Kingfisher? - Laurie 7:34 Jul 20 (1)
    - I have both as well... - Yevrah 9:01 Jul 20 (0)

Fifth grade science the WTM way--Anyone? - Mandi in TX 17:50 Jul 19 (1)

Not doing it this year, but used WTM recs in past.....(m) - Regena in KY 19:18 Jul 19 (0)

Can anyone recommend a Spanish program for a fifth-grader who has had a basic intro to the language? con't - linda in sa 17:05 Jul 19 (3)

Elementary Spanish at Home. Link inside - Cindyg 18:44 Jul 19 (0)
Have you looked at Easy Spanish? - Sunny 17:46 Jul 19 (0)
Re: Can anyone recommend a Spanish program for a fifth-grader who has had a basic intro to the language? con't - leighbo 17:24 Jul 19 (0)

Need a big Huge K Handwriting Book- ball and stick - SandraD/Prov31Sandra 17:04 Jul 19 (0)

Proofreading Skills??? 5th Grade - Salminen 17:03 Jul 19 (3)

We really like "Daily Paragraph Editing" for this. nt - Julie in CA 23:45 Jul 19 (0)
Editor-In-Chief, a series from Critical Thinking. We have used this series and liked it. nt - Dana in OR 17:36 Jul 19 (1)
- We also found that these honed our dds' reading comprehension. They had to read carefully to make sure the comma, whatever, was being used correctly. Otherwise, didn't mk sense. nt - Sandy 18:49 Jul 19 (0)

I need help choosing a new science program, and I'd love to hear your recommendations! (m) - Erica in PA 16:44 Jul 19 (24)

Just throwing this out there: My World Science.... - Ellie 8:32 Jul 20 (0)
Take a look at myworldscience.com nt - Sue Scott Wellons 6:03 Jul 20 (2)
- LOL--we posted at the same time...GMTA :-) nt - Ellie 8:33 Jul 20 (1)
  - Ok...maybe not at the same time--maybe I'm just not attentive! nt - Ellie 8:34 Jul 20 (0)
Have you looked at Sonlight? - Joyful 5:21 Jul 20 (0)
I think you should seriously consider the Apologia Elementary series, Erica...(m) - Colleen 22:48 Jul 19 (1)
- Thanks, Colleen. I have looked at this one, and do like the sound of it quite a bit. (m) - Erica in PA 4:23 Jul 20 (0)
This doesnt really fit your criteria, but if anyone out there is looking for something simple and painless... - Suein PA 20:38 Jul 19 (4)
- These look great! Science is one subject that... - Donna A. 4:38 Jul 20 (0)
- Wow, - saved1112 21:31 Jul 19 (1)
  - Thank you :o) - Suein PA 21:39 Jul 19 (0)
- Oops, here is the website... - Suein PA 21:16 Jul 19

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