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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 26 (0)
  • Apologia Elementary-Lapbook kits?--Do you like them? (more) - Terri in WA 22:24 Jun 26 (1)
  • Does such a beast exist? Cross curriculum - history, art, architecture (oh - this got long and a little hair-brained - earlybird mom 22:20 Jun 26 (2)
  • Can someone help an ex-public school teacher wrap her mind around. . . (m) - Jennefer @ SSA 21:50 Jun 26 (1)
  • Scottie, I posted a reply to your question about LLATL and Sonlight below! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 21:01 Jun 26 (0)
  • Thank you everyone for the Read Aloud lists below. I have copied all of the posts and will look at these! nt - awanama 20:53 Jun 26 (0)
  • Can someone provide a *detailed* description of History Odyssey level 2? TIA - Carmen & Co. 20:27 Jun 26 (2)
  • RightStart Games with another math program--what do I need? (more) - Terri in WA 19:50 Jun 26 (5)
  • Newbie Here...Where Do I Start? I'm Overwhelmed! - serina 19:35 Jun 26 (11)
  • Bob Jones English - Do the older Teacher's Editions go w/ the new workbooks? TIA - Mel 18:50 Jun 26 (2)
  • For dog owners... - Amy in AZ 18:01 Jun 26 (2)
  • Has anyone used Civilisation, by Kenneth Clark, as a supplement? X-post on high school board (m) - Laura in China 17:51 Jun 26 (6)
  • Time Travelers History Units - momof5 17:46 Jun 26 (2)
  • Those who have used Noeo Science (Biology II) - Sam in WA 17:34 Jun 26 (1)
  • FloridaLisa... Question for you... - saved1112 17:23 Jun 26 (1)
  • I'm planning out our SOTW2 history schedule...Several questions inside - - LNC 17:04 Jun 26 (1)
  • LA for 6th grade boy who'd rather chase rabbits ... ideas? - Cheri in MN 16:06 Jun 26 (6)
  • Those who left Latin for Children for Latin Prep (or another program).....Why?nt - Mandyd 16:00 Jun 26 (6)
  • Jean's post about Startwrite below reminded me -- has anyone figured out how to save the download to disc? - Nicole M 15:45 Jun 26 (0)
  • opinions on Van Loons Story of Mankind - hsm 14:56 Jun 26 (5)
  • SOTW 3 Did you use the activity book ? Should I buy it - Classic Mom 14:45 Jun 26 (6)
  • English for the thoughtful child...Is this out now? I have an old WTM book more - Classic Mom 14:43 Jun 26 (7)
  • How important is CREATIVE WRITING in early elementary? - 10Acres 14:14 Jun 26 (24)
  • If you use the progym (CW or CC or whatever) for writing, do you also do cross-curricular writing?.... - Rhondabee 14:14 Jun 26 (3)
  • If you're using both SOTW and Hakim's History of US, could you please share..... - Rhondabee 14:11 Jun 26 (15)
  • My child speaks so rapidly that many cannot understand him. Even I have to ask him to repeat things often. How can I get him to slow down?? - BarbLA 14:07 Jun 26 (7)
  • Would you keep curriculum resources for 5 years for a second child, or sell now and buy again later? - Hannah 14:07 Jun 26 (7)
  • Knowledge Quests maps - worth the money? Which format did you buy? TIA! nt - OKCyndi 14:07 Jun 26 (0)
  • karenciavo, Thank you for the explanation! I saved the link. nt - tink1234 14:07 Jun 26 (0)
  • Could anyone compare Sonlight LA with LLATL for me? - Scottie 13:59 Jun 26 (2)
  • Does anyone cut bindings off of paperback textbooks like Saxon? - tink1234 13:56 Jun 26 (3)
  • How do you know when it is time to "farm out?" - Angela in NC 13:53 Jun 26 (10)
  • Which manipulatives do I need for Singapore 1A/B and 3A/B (m) - AnneJ 13:40 Jun 26 (5)
  • I'm trying to remember the name of a newish general book about Christian homeschooling... - Carol in Cal. 13:37 Jun 26 (2)
  • How do you schedule Prima Latina? - Hannah 13:33 Jun 26 (1)
  • New to homeschooling. Have a school space question... - iowamom 13:27 Jun 26 (21)
  • Tentative plans for 3rd and 4th grader. I'd love input. (m) - hopscotch 12:26 Jun 26 (5)
  • Did you find 1st language lessons level 3 - K 12:19 Jun 26 (1)
  • Please share favorite timeline figures resource(s). nt - angela&4boys 12:11 Jun 26 (8)
  • HANDWRITING HELP! - Janet M. 12:00 Jun 26 (6)
  • Need a little help with teaching math (Saxon 1). Rookie question. sm - Liz in NC 11:36 Jun 26 (3)
  • AAS users - can you tell me more about your week? - 10Acres 11:30 Jun 26 (1)
  • Horizons Math - can you use old TM edition with new workbooks? - 10Acres 10:45 Jun 26 (6)
  • Does anyone else struggle with feeling you are doing too much or not enough? ... - Deece in MN 10:42 Jun 26 (9)
  • CLE and Alpha Omega - the same thing? - Polly 10:40 Jun 26 (4)
  • I *want* to love TOG... - imeverywoman 10:39 Jun 26 (6)
  • So I placed a CLE order at the Anabaptist website--how long should it take to arrive? - Julie in CA 10:32 Jun 26 (1)
  • OK, after all the talk about TOG, I finally went to their website. I must say I was surprised by the number of great Catholic titles - momof7 10:10 Jun 26 (5)
  • CLE users-Do you need the TM for the 100 levels to teach the concepts? On the sample website, it looks like the MATH 100 levels are formatted differently from the other levels (more) - MamaPapa 9:52 Jun 26 (2)
  • Best place to buy Rosetta Stone Spanish? TIA - Mel 9:47 Jun 26 (3)
  • Jessica of TA, what is the book you are using for daily math practice/warm-up? (m) - Babymacsmama 9:39 Jun 26 (2)
  • Looking for (free) Independence Day online resources/activities for elementary ages. TIA! (nt) - Becky in IA 9:21 Jun 26 (7)
  • Looking for poster named GEO who's selling AAS (m) - ladyinsocal 9:20 Jun 26 (0)
  • Classical Writing vs. Writing Tales AND Memoria Press CopyBooks - Linda...inOwasso 9:11 Jun 26 (3)
  • Any suggestions for a good spelling program for the computer? (m) - Mom to 3 island boys 9:09 Jun 26 (3)
  • Rod & Staff Bible and Bible versions... - Laura in CT 9:09 Jun 26 (3)
  • how to get an 11 yr old to concentrate? - HollyDay 9:00 Jun 26 (12)
  • Does anyone have a link or info on the different methods of hs'ing? - paradise 9:00 Jun 26 (2)
  • books to accompany SOTW3? - TulaneMama 8:57 Jun 26 (2)
  • POLL: 2nd grade science--what are must-have books? (for earth sc. acc'd to WTM) nt - aubrey 8:30 Jun 26 (3)
  • Any thoughts about Progency Press literature guides? Are they worth the money? And, if you have ever used any, how do they compare to those Teacher Created Resources literature units? Thanks! - Janie 8:26 Jun 26 (4)
  • Will someone explain Classical Conversations to me? I have a 4th grader. Thanks! nt - Kisa in CA 8:00 Jun 26 (7)
  • IEW users: Do the VHS tapes contain the same material as the dvds? m... - Kelly 7:36 Jun 26 (1)
  • For Those Using a LATIN-CENTERED curriculum..... - Linda...inOwasso 7:31 Jun 26 (13)
  • having an anxiety attack about science!! and history!!! - squirrel/fish mom 7:17 Jun 26 (2)
  • TOG........would you purchase it for one 1st grader. Here is my schedule (I would appreciate your help)........would it be worth revising to use it? thanks - Amber 7:00 Jun 26 (8)
  • Penguys: I ordered TOG year 2 redesign last week and received a working reading list today so I can plan for book purchases. nt - r 6:50 Jun 26 (7)
  • Excel; I'm w/ Brenda. I'm trying to figure it out. Are there templets I can use download and alter for lesson plans? nt - Corb 6:32 Jun 26 (5)
  • How long does your 5th grader spend on school? - ChristyX5 6:09 Jun 26 (7)
  • Heather in VA-- it's just amazing the things one misses while taking a board break, lol! (m) - Virginia Heather 5:47 Jun 26 (2)
  • Pensacola, FL homeschool conference in Aug - HollyDay 5:47 Jun 26 (3)
  • anyone going to CHEF in Birmingham this weekend? - HollyDay 5:46 Jun 26 (1)
  • How do I cancel Aleks???? - Corb 5:32 Jun 26 (1)
  • Evan-Moor's How to Report on a Book grades 1-2, have you used this? Did you/your dc like it? TIA nt - Trivium Academy 5:10 Jun 26 (5)
  • POLL: What is the biggest change you've made in the past year to your "homeschool plan"? - Julie in Monterey 23:30 Jun 25 (46)
  • Hannah...still looking for a book on Mussorgsky? sm - Lana in TX 22:17 Jun 25 (3)
  • Donna T: Is it you who uses/used Sandi Queen's Language Series??(if not, sorry)But, If so could you compare The "for Very Young" with "for elemen. child". (m) - johanna 22:14 Jun 25 (2)
  • Biblioplan and SOTW !.........has anyone done them together? Why does biblioplan skip around........... - Amber 21:52 Jun 25 (3)