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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 04 (0)
  • Is there a list somewhere of SL 3 history, readers, and read-alouds in chronological order? - lovemykids 21:10 Jul 4 (0)
  • Galore Park is killing me, really and truly...(m) - Colleen 20:52 Jul 4 (2)
  • What do the TM for Spelling Workout A help with? - Amanda 20:42 Jul 4 (0)
  • TOG vs. VP, still incorporating SOTW...help!!!!!!!!!!!! - *anj* 20:33 Jul 4 (3)
  • Scheduling question: If you school for 5-6 hours or more per day, how do you schedule that? (m) - Erica in PA 20:21 Jul 4 (3)
  • 4th grade science (m) - Dana in NC 20:18 Jul 4 (1)
  • Sonlight Books Arranged by Geographical Location--does such a list exist? - Karen in TN 19:30 Jul 4 (1)
  • imeverywoman Q about math - Karin 16:41 Jul 4 (0)
  • Reviews of Child-Size Masterpieces, please? - Linda in NY 16:28 Jul 4 (1)
  • Wordly Wise....What do I buy for 4th graders? ...Does anyone have a vocab program they like much better?.. - Penny (in Texas) 16:21 Jul 4 (1)
  • Has anyone used Calvert PreK? - TinQC 15:16 Jul 4 (3)
  • sonlight vs. my father's world - Jennifer 15:12 Jul 4 (7)
  • We have a microscope but don't know what to do with it. Any resource suggestions? - Wendy in AK 14:52 Jul 4 (2)
  • Colleen, any thoughts on my post down below? more... - Lillian 14:00 Jul 4 (2)
  • Has anyone used the "Art Tango" series of videos on United Streaming? If so, what's your opinion of them? - Jennefer @ SSA 13:36 Jul 4 (0)
  • Apologia Elementary Science- (Zoology 2)...how many days per week? Any schedules/lesson plans out there?? Thanks. nt - Natalija 13:35 Jul 4 (2)
  • Apologia General Science: 5 days a week??? (m) - Natalija 13:31 Jul 4 (3)
  • How many chapters a day of SOTW does Sonlight core 6 have scheduled? (nm) - Janee'TX 13:15 Jul 4 (3)
  • SL Core 3 Advanced Readers question (or any - Milliemil 13:04 Jul 4 (4)
  • Anyone use The Teaching Company DVD's?? (m) - Connie in KY 13:01 Jul 4 (7)
  • Looking for advice on RS4K chem level I vs. pre-level I... - Laura in STL 12:51 Jul 4 (5)
  • Question regarding SoTW & TOG - actvmom 12:37 Jul 4 (4)
  • X-Post to High School Board - Walch Publishing Power Basics - Hoggirl 12:14 Jul 4 (0)
  • Help please. Singapore CWP 5 Decimals #19 - Sue in St Pete 12:06 Jul 4 (2)
  • I need advice for my ds who has some advanced abilities as well as some learning issues(m)... - Pajama Mama 12:03 Jul 4 (3)
  • Cross post from Special Needs Board: Has anyone used Bob Jones Homesat or DVd's with a middleschooler who has some learning difficulties? - Phyllis in MD 11:56 Jul 4 (0)
  • Moving with Math -- any users here who might offer comment? (sm) - Doran 11:54 Jul 4 (1)
  • To diagram or not to diagram....does it matter???? - Laura in OK 11:15 Jul 4 (3)
  • Poll-Best spanish programs for 4th & 7th! What do you love ? What do you hate? - Classic Mom 10:57 Jul 4 (3)
  • Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Phonics and First Language Lessons - Lee 10:51 Jul 4 (5)
  • What do you do when you know you have too much scheduled for the upcoming year (more) - MamaPapa 10:45 Jul 4 (21)
  • (LFBC) Landmark Baptist's "Introduction to World History"-anyone know anything about this? - Julie in CA 10:15 Jul 4 (3)
  • Question about Minimus Latin? Activity Sheets available on DVD for download? (more) - Mariann in Va 8:49 Jul 4 (0)
  • Anyone learning or planning to learn Hebrew? - Quiver0f10 8:49 Jul 4 (11)
  • French vs. Spanish vs. Latin? - Kellin 8:39 Jul 4 (4)
  • Should I do the tests (5th gr) for vocabulary from classial roots - Julie in TX 8:25 Jul 4 (1)
  • We've started back to school...Let the mummification process begin...m. - cbb_momof3 8:23 Jul 4 (1)
  • What is the difference between the older Saxon and the newer 4th edition? ( Saxon 7/6) Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 7:05 Jul 4 (0)
  • Classic Starts books? Are these worthy retellings/abridged versions of the classics? (m) - threelops 6:46 Jul 4 (4)
  • Is it me or do others get intimidated by Artistic Pursuits (4-6) when they tell you to find an object of interest then draw it? more.. - Christy in CO 6:46 Jul 4 (5)
  • Looking for free online children's logic puzzles to print out - Dawn K 6:36 Jul 4 (10)
  • Colleen or any other Sonlight with mulitple children experts - could you help with this thread? - one l michele 5:32 Jul 4 (5)
  • Has anyone seen Sonlight's new Grammar Ace in person? Opinions please? nt - Amy in OH 5:25 Jul 4 (4)
  • Do I need to add map/geography to SL core C for 1st grader? - Sandy Redding 5:20 Jul 4 (2)
  • I'm crazy because...2) I'm attracted to Sonlight's new LA program but am involved in a long-time, solid relationship with Rod & Staff English...(m) - Colleen 2:21 Jul 4 (14)
  • I'm crazy because...1) I desperately want to order "First Year French" from Memoria Press even though I've never had an interest in French and have enough on our foreign language plate anyway...(m) - Colleen 2:12 Jul 4 (6)
  • Has anybody had experience with noth TOG and SL? - Catherine in AL 22:27 Jul 3 (12)
  • Q about Prentice Hall Science /Explorer - Peek a Boo 22:23 Jul 3 (6)
  • MFW question - Amanda 21:18 Jul 3 (2)
  • Ancients or Middle ages and other questions - Karen 20:56 Jul 3 (3)
  • has anyone successfully used Drawing with Children as their art program sm - Strawberry Queen 20:55 Jul 3 (4)
  • Someone below (threelops?) mentioned a curriculum called, "How to Introduce Your Child to Classical Music in 52 Easy Lessons"... (m) - Lisa in southern MD 20:52 Jul 3 (8)
  • I'm planning logic now, but when are you planning to formally teach Rhetoric? -m - Kathie in VA 20:06 Jul 3 (0)
  • I've been looking with interest at Exploration Education. I have some questions!! more - Karie 19:32 Jul 3 (8)
  • Latin: What equals one year of high school Latin? (more inside) - Trivium Academy 19:14 Jul 3 (10)
  • And, related to my question below: What are your time-wasters and how do you motivate yourself to move forward and *get it done*? nt - Yvette 19:07 Jul 3 (35)
  • Some questions about planning, pre-reading and preparing for your homeschool (m) - Yvette 19:04 Jul 3 (7)
  • Yea! UPS just delivered my PHP order a few hours ago; I got FLL3... - Karen K. in Tx 18:50 Jul 3 (2)
  • karenciavo, how much time do your boys devote to studying Greek? (m) - imeverywoman 18:47 Jul 3 (1)
  • Henty Historical Novels--what age range are these appropriate for? Thanks. nt - Linda in NY 18:33 Jul 3 (0)
  • guerber history of the ancient world - Di3kids 18:29 Jul 3 (1)
  • Starting Latin in 7th grade, what to use (m) - Karen 18:22 Jul 3 (9)
  • Does anyone have a timeframe for each chapter of SOTW 3? - Laura 18:21 Jul 3 (1)
  • OhElizabeth, a couple of questions about math for you (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:53 Jul 3 (2)
  • Cross-post from special needs board: Has anyone used "Seeing Stars" or "Visualizing and Verbalizing" from Lindamood-Bell? - Phyllis in MD 17:53 Jul 3 (2)
  • 3rd grade plans-How do I know when we've had enough phonics? - awanama 17:38 Jul 3 (3)
  • Story of Science - Karen 17:00 Jul 3 (7)
  • Critical Thinking for 7th - Karen 16:41 Jul 3 (3)
  • Combining R&S English 3 with PLL. Help! - Daisy 16:41 Jul 3 (0)
  • Canadians, I've got a curriculum question - Karen 16:34 Jul 3 (3)
  • Typing instructor versions - Jill 16:28 Jul 3 (0)
  • In what grade would you/did you invest in a decent microscope? Any good suggestions? TIA!! nt - Momto5girls 16:18 Jul 3 (3)
  • We love Math U See but want to supplement with something to catch what MUS misses. Any suggestions? - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 16:04 Jul 3 (7)
  • Fallacy Detective or Introductory Logic - Di3kids 16:00 Jul 3 (4)
  • Typing - Di3kids 14:30 Jul 3 (8)
  • Has anyone done Runkle's Geography? Would it be OK for a 4th grader? TIA. (nt) - buddhabelly 14:25 Jul 3 (6)
  • Timeframe for each chapter - Laura Bradley 14:21 Jul 3 (0)
  • Exploring Creation with Chemistry on sale today only at cbd.com - mom2abcd 14:11 Jul 3 (0)
  • Thinking of possible routes of combining dc in Sonlight in the future...ideas? - Lillian 14:09 Jul 3 (5)
  • I wanted to thank whoever mentioned Kinko's a while back. I went last night and go 20 books done for $10.50 plus tax. Thanks, Elf nt - EgoElfWife 14:06 Jul 3 (3)
  • Denise in NE, question about Rainbow Science - Di3kids 13:41 Jul 3 (0)
  • Any Math-U-See users? Do you recommend it? - Heidi in WI 13:36 Jul 3 (13)
  • Are the Singapore Interactive Workbooks consumable? - Sandra 13:34 Jul 3 (2)
  • Early math help please - Alison in KY 13:26 Jul 3 (7)
  • RS4K Physics 1 - Karen 13:11 Jul 3 (7)
  • I plan according to the longest curriculum, which is SOTW by chapter. - Trivium Academy 13:03 Jul 3 (2)
  • I am debating between R&S first or Mcruffy 1st for math...anyone have experience or advice to offer...m - Johanna 13:02 Jul 3 (12)
  • Poll: How many weeks do you plan for your school year? 36, 40, something completely different? Trying to decide how many weeks to plan for first grade. :) - Jennefer @ SSA 12:50 Jul 3