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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 23 (0)

Any honest comments (pros &/or cons) about FIAR, BFIAR or A&BFIAR? nt - Cindy 21:44 May 23 (2)

Here are mine... - profmom 22:12 May 23 (1)
- Similar story here... - 5wolfcubs 22:36 May 23 (0)

5wolfcubs - question below about Spelling Time. nt - lovemykids 21:34 May 23 (1)

I replied...hope it helps! link - 5wolfcubs 22:05 May 23 (0)

SOTW 2 Revised Edition - does anyone know what's different?? Am I missing out because I have the "old" edition? (nt) - Sherri in MI 21:28 May 23 (1)

I asked about this previously and here's what SWB said in reply...(m) - Colleen 21:39 May 23 (0)

FLL 3 - WKD 21:01 May 23 (1)

Re: FLL 3 - profmom 22:16 May 23 (0)

Calvert users here? - Jean 20:58 May 23 (1)

You can buy the math and the 4th grade history individually, but generally the appeal of Calvert is the "package". nt - abbeyej 21:02 May 23 (0)

Brimwood Press Young Historian Users: What is your next step in history curriculum, and why, if I may be so greedy to ask...? nt - Patty in WA 20:13 May 23 (2)

We used this and then began....m - Julieofsardis 20:17 May 23 (1)
- I am looking at Guerbers or Foster, so thanks for this. Nt - Patty in WA 20:23 May 23 (0)

Where can you purchase Classical Writing? nt - NCSusan 20:06 May 23 (1)

Link inside - Patricia in ATL 20:14 May 23 (0)

Any thoughts on Moody's videos/dvds? The 1/2 hour ones tia nt - Chris in CA 19:45 May 23 (3)

Did you see that these are on closeout at Libraryanded.com? nt - Brenda in FL 20:11 May 23 (2)
- : ) that's why I'm asking nt - Chris in CA 20:19 May 23 (1)
  - I've seen some of the Moody videos and they were good. - mom2abcd 20:30 May 23 (0)

Using SM 2B, need some encouragement/ advice/ hand-holding, pretty please (long, sorry!) - mamato3 19:43 May 23 (2)

Alright, I've had some chocolate, and the world seems a little brighter (m) lol - mamato3 20:36 May 23 (0)
I dunno but I thought it was pretty typical for kids to hit the wall for a while. Just repeat old lessons for a while - lh 20:29 May 23 (0)

History for Middle School - Momto4 19:39 May 23 (2)

Winter Promise has a new program called Quest for the Middle Ages, - Chris in CA 19:52 May 23 (0)
Sonlight Core 6 is one option...(m) - Colleen 19:44 May 23 (0)

Favorite Geography/Culture study resources for early elementary? (M) - my2boysteacher 19:31 May 23 (2)

Also, an inflatable globe ball... - Stacia 22:44 May 23 (0)
Book "Children Just Like Me" & "Children Just Like Me: Celebrations" by Anabel & Barnabas Kindersely (nt) - Stacia 20:51 May 23 (0)

Writing Tales vs IEW? - hopscotch (formerly EchoMom) 17:26 May 23 (0)

Please tell me the best way to begin teaching my children outlining! - rsmofga 16:58 May 23 (19)

I was dreading this with my reluctant writer ds11, but.. - Peela 19:00 May 23 (4)
- Thanks, Peela..... - rsmofga 20:09 May 23 (1)
  - ok... - Peela 21:11 May 23 (0)
- That's what we did itt. Simple, effective. :-) NT - LH 19:41 May 23 (0)
- Same method with avid & reluctant writers with success, and why I love CW. nm - Carmen & Co. 19:32 May 23 (0)
By example - Jean in Wisc. 17:34 May 23 (1)
- Jean - rsmofga 20:10 May 23 (0)
What do you use for grammar? (sm) - Rhondabee 17:31 May 23 (5)
- Thank you - rsmofga 17:50 May 23 (3)
  - I've used R&S 3, and it teaches Key-Word Outlines, which is (I think) what they use in CW.... - Rhondabee 18:11 May 23 (2)
    - Rhondabee, thank you so much for taking time to - rsmofga 18:24 May 23 (1)
      - I am only passing on a fraction of the advice I got here last Aug & Sept - LOL! nt - Rhondabee 18:57 May 23 (0)
- Oh - what Jean said, too! It takes *alot* of practice =) nt - Rhondabee 17:40 May 23 (0)
Why should they "probably be learning how to outline"? (nt) - Colleen 17:18 May 23 (5)
- Because I am trying to follow SWB's idea of writing.. - rsmofga 17:22 May 23 (4)
  - Yes, I realize SWB suggest this...(m) - Colleen 17:24 May 23 (3)
    - Btw, SWB recommends outlining resources from Remedia Publications (link only enclosed)... - Colleen 17:33 May 23 (2)
      - Thank you, Colleen and I agree with what you are saying - rsmofga 17:47 May 23 (1)
        
        I imagine so much is dependent on the student's personal style...(m) - Colleen 19:47 May 23 (0)

Did someone on this board mention recently a place to purchase cassettes for Henle? I'd like the company's contact info please. Thanks! nt - Kimandtheboys 16:49 May 23 (7)

Seton has them...(m) - Plaid Dad 17:17 May 23 (6)
- Do you own these? If so, do you find them useful? (nt) - Colleen 17:22 May 23 (5)
  - I just got mine in the mail today, and am transferring them to CD... - Nicole M 18:29 May 23 (2)
    - Now I'm confuzzed. Jean described them quite differently in her post below...(m) - Colleen 19:50 May 23 (1)
      - I'm confused, too.... - Nicole M 19:57 May 23 (0)
  - I have the CDs, and, like Jean, I like them for the pronunciation. (m) - Jackie in AR 18:06 May 23 (0)
  - I use them, and, yes, I find them useful - Jean in Wisc 17:38 May 23 (0)

SWR, WRTR, Phonics Road to Spelling . . . Do you think these programs are worth it for most children? . . . - Momto5girls 16:20 May 23 (8)

My son was just learning to read, but struggling with decoding, when we switched to SWR... - Tommysmommy 17:17 May 23 (0)
I am continually amazed by... - Polly 17:08 May 23 (3)
- How is it fun? It *Sounds* like more fun for mom than SWR;o) nt - mom2abcd 21:44 May 23 (0)
- I second Polly's suggestion: All About Spelling! We love it, too. nt - CindyP 18:20 May 23 (1)
  - WOW! This looks fabulous!! I've been on the fence about SWR because (honestly) I don't have a lot of time to invest in learning the program. But this might fit the bill! Thanks! nt - mamato3 20:20 May 23 (0)
I used WRTR and 100EZ with my oldest. - momof7 16:44 May 23 (2)
- Can I ask you . . . - Momto5girls 16:56 May 23 (1)
  - They all learned with SSRW...which is Sing, Spell, Read, Write. - momof7 17:28 May 23 (0)

Has anyone used Biblioplan Ancients with MOH as a spine?.............. - hopscotch 16:06 May 23 (0)

Just started Rightstart Math-the boys think it's fun...can I get some advice though on placement? Thanks so much! - sherylinarctic 15:33 May 23 (6)

Not about your post.....but I have been wondering about you since your baby was born. - momof7 20:36 May 23 (1)
- Yes! I will give update on general board.-I should've before-it's been crazy month. She is doing good with small hole in her heart. nt - sherylinarctic 21:58 May 23 (0)
Questions... - OhElizabeth 16:34 May 23 (3)
- Where are the transition lessons on site? ... - sherylinarctic 18:08 May 23 (2)
  - link inside - OhElizabeth 20:17 May 23 (1)
    - Thanks lots for the link OHElizabeth... - sherylinarctic 21:52 May 23 (0)

Need opinions: SOTW-1; Biblioplan; MOH (m) - Laurie in VA (finally narrowing this down!) 15:31 May 23 (8)

My 6 yo also loves history and we have enjoyed Biblioplan... - ali in Oregon 21:02 May 23 (0)
Another vote for SOTW for a 6 year-old... also, if you wait to do MOH the 2nd time around, volumes 3,4,and perhaps 5 might be completed. - Jean in CA 19:26 May 23 (0)
I also wish SOTW had more bibilical content, but my ds will be using the Rod & Staff BNRS books which are all Bible stories until 4th grade. On our second round of SOTW I will have to supplement more. nt - Kimandtheboys 16:46 May 23 (0)
We did SOTW for the first cycle, now MOH for the second cycle... - nutmeg 16:36 May 23 (0)
What is your DD's age? <nt> - TarponGirl 15:57 May 23 (3)
- She will be 6 in Sept. FWIW she reads on a 4th grade level and does about 50% of her work orally as her little fingers tire easily. She *loves* history and begs for it every single day! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 16:01 May 23 (2)
  - Even with an off-the-charts reading level, I think MOH would be a bit mature for a 5/6/7 yo..... - TarponGirl 16:34 May 23 (1)
    - TY so much for the MOH opinion. I was afraid of that. (m-TOG question inside) - Laurie in VA 17:18 May 23 (0)

Electives - Music, Art, - LJ 15:09 May 23 (3)

www.classicalmagic.net (more info) - Trivium Academy 18:45 May 23 (0)
what ages? nt - nutmeg 16:41 May 23 (1)
- Sorry, elementary age. nt - LJ 18:27 May 23 (0)

Write Source - rachel in mi 15:09 May 23 (1)

I am using Writer's Express with a fourth grader next year. The book looks good. I'll have to tell you after I'm into it how it works with him, LOL. nt - Regena in KY 17:17 May 23 (0)

Last question of the day...R&S or Horizons for rising 5th grader who needs practice with - Magic Wand 15:08 May 23 (1)

Horizons has tons of review - I don't know about R&S. nt - kRenee 20:16 May 23 (0)

History Scribe writing once a week - suggestions?? - LJ 14:56 May 23 (5)

There are free SOTW pages on-line! - Alana 16:55 May 23 (1)
- I want to buy everything at once. Library does not work for me... - LJ 18:28 May 23 (0)
Well since I caused the problem...lol (m) - Trivium Academy 15:29 May 23 (0)
Also, please give input on supplemental reading must haves - LJ 15:11 May 23 (1)
- Have you seen Christine Miller's "All through the Ages"? That's a good resource for books. - Alana 22:51 May 23 (0)

Trying again...Michelle T, please email me. nt - Pensguys 14:55 May 23 (0)

My 8 yo needs a bit more directed cursive practice...handwriting book or software? - Magic Wand 14:36 May 23 (7)

Did she learn with Cursive First? Evan Moor has a book.... - Pensguys 14:45 May 23 (2)
- She's been through most of CF, but sometimes forgets her letter formation and needs more guided practice... - Magic Wand 14:53 May 23 (1)
  - Here is the one.... - Pensguys 15:30 May 23 (0)
Check out Pentime at Rainbow Resource, they - Chris in CA 14:40 May 23 (3)
- I just bought these and they look great-m - Ann in WA 22:00 May 23 (0)
- Chris in CA, can you tell us more about Pentime? - mom2abcd 15:27 May 23 (0)
- Okay, I'll take a look. Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 14:53 May 23 (0)

A question for anyone who has a paid homeschoolers subscription to United Streaming? - Paula in PA 14:36 May 23 (1)

I cannot download them and when I emailed them they said that feature was not available to homeschoolers. nt - Kelli in TN 20:11 May 23 (0)

How do you correct copywork and dictation? - Ida 14:29 May 23 (2)

I wouldn't allow any mistakes in dictation... - Tracie in TX 15:23 May 23 (0)
Depends how old the child is........ - Patricia 14:52 May 23 (0)

Now I need help deciding on grammar... I've been very content with R&S so far, but SWB said something that make sme think we should switch over to ABeka's 7-12 program... - Robin in Tx 14:19 May 23 (5)

Thank you all so much... yes I do have the old WTM. I knew that SWB came out "for" R&S after they released levels 9 & 10, but for some reason I thought she recorded her writing workshop tape *after* that, and that she was still leaning towards ABeka as a favorite. Thanks again, everyone! nt - Robin in Tx 15:42 May 23 (0)
I'm at work, so I can't doublecheck TWTM, but I think... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:27 May 23 (0)
Re: Now I need help deciding on grammar... I've been very content with R&S so far, but SWB said something that make sme think we should switch over to ABeka's 7-12 program... - Colleen in NS 15:21 May 23 (1)
- Thanks for the info re R&S and the thesis statement! nt - Robin in Tx 15:42 May 23 (0)
Robin, I'm assuming you have the latest edition of WTM????.....m - Julieofsardis 15:01 May 23 (0)

Who uses WTM recommendations for Logic in 5th and/ or their Science recommendations? - Lillian 14:16 May 23 (2)

I did when Taz was logic stage, and after many, many months of - Carmen & Co. 20:37 May 23 (0)
I used WTM recs for both logic and science in fifth and will do so again, next time around. nt - Regena in KY 16:49 May 23 (0)

has anyone used and liked Abeka grammar for upper elementary? More... - Lillian 14:14 May 23 (3)

We just switched recently - lovemykids 21:16 May 23 (0)
I used Abeka's A,B,C series and Grammar and Comp I, II and III with my older son and liked it.....(m) - Regena in KY 16:50 May 23 (0)
I liked Abeka when we used it in 5th, except that there was no review.... - Rhondabee 16:37 May 23 (0)

Colby -- Good or Bad? - mogster 14:11 May 23 (4)

I like Monterey Jack, myself! (sorry, couldn't resist!) nt - OKCyndi 15:08 May 23 (1)
- We really liked them mixed as Polka-dot cheese. nt - Closeacademy 18:26 May 23 (0)
Could she possibly mean Kolbe? If so...(m) - Plaid Dad 14:59 May 23 (1)
- Kolbe. Haven't seen that name on the boards for a long time! Always made me think of cheese :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 17:41 May 23 (0)

Can someone compare/contrast Biblioplan and Tapestry of Grace? I'm having a hard time getting a feel for them at their websites. Thanks! nt - OKCyndi 14:01 May 23 (3)

I am NOT the world's expert on this, but feeding back what I recall... - Patty in WA 20:11 May 23 (1)
- Biblioplan is a history course... - ali in Oregon 21:11 May 23 (0)
Did you look at... - WTMindy 19:22 May 23 (0)

Oceanography with 3rd and 5th grade...suggestions? I've got a few ideas... - Magic Wand 13:47 May 23 (10)

Here's a FUN unit study I used with Storm while in Texas & - Carmen & Co. 20:42 May 23 (0)
I like the Van Cleeve book... - GVA 18:45 May 23 (0)
We did MWS just before a trip to the ocean....m - Patricia in ATL 17:26 May 23 (0)
Christian Cottage has a free unit study on oceanography (m) - Yvette in CA 17:21 May 23 (0)
Winter Promise has the Sky and Sea program... - siloam 15:39 May 23 (0)
How about the Science in a Nutshell sets from Delta Science.... - Pat in MI 14:46 May 23 (1)
- Oh, great idea..I'll look these up. Thanks. nt - Magic Wand 14:51 May 23 (0)
Apologia Zoology 2 Swinning Creatures of the 5th day would be a fun way to learn about ocean life. nt - ilovemy6kids 14:32 May 23 (2)
- We are just completing this and it has been a big hit here nt - Chris in CA 19:54 May 23 (0)
- Thank you, I forgot to mention I was thinking of that one too. Much appreciated..nt - Magic Wand 14:38 May 23 (0)

What do you think of Spelling Workout?????? - Amber 13:46 May 23 (15)

My pencil-phobic child hated it. My workbook lover thinks it's fine. nt - lovemykids 21:19 May 23 (0)
I have two using SWO, up to level B and D now . . . - Brenda in FL 20:28 May 23 (0)
We've used it for 6 years. I think it works great for "natural" spellers, but I don't recommend it for students who struggle in this area. (m) - Colleen 17:17 May 23 (2)
- I agree with your assessment, Colleen. (m) - Erica in PA 19:33 May 23 (0)
- I agree..My dd hated the book because you had to keep flipping back to the list! - Classic Mom 19:04 May 23 (0)
We did A and B levels in the same year, but that was with a beginning reader....(m) - Regena in KY 16:53 May 23 (0)
We did through chapter 20something and dropped it. It wasn't working (no retention, felt like busy work, made ds cry). We are now successfully using SWR. nt - earlybird mom 16:16 May 23 (0)
We like it! DD has done all of A and will finish at least 1/2 of B this year. (m) - Laurie in VA 15:48 May 23 (0)
We like it, I like it because it's independent work other than correction and testing and dd likes it... - Trivium Academy 15:33 May 23 (0)
We did A and B this year... - Kay in Cal 15:01 May 23 (0)
We've used it for first grade this year - Chris in VA 14:49 May 23 (0)
Another opinion... - Denise in NE 14:19 May 23 (0)
Many people love it, but we felt it was a waste of time (m) - Susan 14:06 May 23 (2)
- Same here. nt - mom2abcd 21:51 May 23 (0)
- Yeah, we saw it as busywork, too. I wanted to spend that time elsewhere. nt - Belinda 18:17 May 23 (0)

Winterpromise American Story 1 and STOW? How can we mesh the two? Which volumes of STOW are covered? - Wendy in AK 13:42 May 23 (2)

Re: Winterpromise American Story 1 and STOW? How can we mesh the two? Which volumes of STOW are covered? - profmom 21:30 May 23 (0)
WP AS1 & SOTW -- ask Emmy (more . . . ) - hootandflutter 18:09 May 23 (0)

Where is the least expensive place to order Teaching Textbooks from? - DeeFL 13:40 May 23 (4)

They are offering free shipping on their site right now, so that might be the best deal. nt - ilovemy6kids 14:56 May 23 (1)
- They always have free shipping on complete sets. And they don't allow anyone to discount. It's full price or used. (nt) - Sandy in Indy 21:35 May 23 (0)
Try CBD (m) - Denise in NE 14:55 May 23 (0)
from what I understand, TT doesn't offer a discount anywhere. nt - r 14:07 May 23 (0)

Could someone please describe the Biology portion of Rainbow Science? - Kelley 13:33 May 23 (1)

We will be using this ourselves next year (m)... - Denise in NE 14:09 May 23 (0)

What is your favorite Hands-on Life Science Program for a 7th grader? (nt) - Kelley 13:32 May 23 (1)

Re: What is your favorite Hands-on Life Science Program for a 7th grader? (nt) - Michelle in AL 15:05 May 23 (0)

Handwriting without tears program - Jen Grow 13:02 May 23 (7)

my opinion on the blocks - tess at the beach 17:31 May 23 (0)
I have the letter blocks, but they aren't necessary... - Karen K. in Texas 13:50 May 23 (0)
There are directions in the Teacher's guide to make your own "blocks" out of cardboard. - Closeacademy 13:21 May 23 (1)
- Index cards - Good idea! I will do that! Thanks! nt - ChristyX5 13:37 May 23 (0)
No -- both of mine just use the books -nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:17 May 23 (1)
- Here too - Malenki 20:55 May 23 (0)
If he's very familiar with his alphabet, then no.... - Kelly in VA 13:10 May 23 (0)

What are the benefits of doing a timeline for the grammar stage child? - amy c 12:57 May 23 (10)

Thanks for the great ideas! I have a better idea where to go from here now. - amy c 20:10 May 23 (0)
My kids enjoyed doing it, and even though they may not have totally understood it, I still felt.... - WTMindy 19:24 May 23 (0)
Re: What are the benefits of doing a timeline for the grammar stage child? - Ellen in Atl 17:48 May 23 (0)
my son really enjoyed doing a scrap book during that stage (sm) - Nicole M 15:41 May 23 (0)
My sons love the timeline! It helps them to visualize the progression of history and it takes only a few minutes every once in awhile. (more) - Donna T. 13:58 May 23 (1)
- This has been our experience as well. - Tommysmommy 15:56 May 23 (0)
Yes, I agree with the others....we're saving them for logic stage....nt - Julieofsardis 13:43 May 23 (0)
It might benefit YOU... - Laura in CT 13:14 May 23 (0)
Honestly, I think timelines at that stage are overrated. (m) - Colleen 13:13 May 23 (0)
I understand the benefits to be that they give a child a visual way to see historical events... - Ria 13:03 May 23 (0)

Going to the FPEA convention? - Julie in GA 12:39 May 23 (12)

I'll be there too - I'll pin my wtmboards button to my name tag. nt. - Brenda in FL 20:30 May 23 (0)
We are heading out tomorrow for FPEA! - Not1Worry 19:33 May 23 (0)
Re: Going to the FPEA convention? - Stacey in NY 18:02 May 23 (0)
I'll be there! nt - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 17:36 May 23 (0)
I'll be there.... - Shannon 13:53 May 23 (1)
- Doing the same thing (with 5 friends in a suite). Yay! nt - Julie in GA 20:32 May 23 (0)
Is that in GA? Do you have a link? nt - Rhondabee 13:16 May 23 (5)
- It's in Florida. nt - Shannon 13:53 May 23 (4)
  - Oh, well. DH had surgury the week of our convention =( nt - Rhondabee 16:39 May 23 (3)
    - There is the one in August in GA, much smaller but lots of good vendors...link inside.. - Patricia in ATL 17:29 May 23 (2)
      - Yes, and it's much closer to me! I am looking forward to it - it's been 8 years since my last one! ...... - Rhondabee 17:36 May 23 (1)
        
        Have you looked at the CSTHEA curriculum fair? - momof7 20:23 May 23 (0)

What is the list of preset spelling words that Spellingtime.com uses per grade? - Hannah 12:13 May 23 (1)

Log in your child's account, at the lower left-hand corner, click on - Carmen & Co. 15:26 May 23 (0)

OH ELIZABETH!!!!!! I'm gonna muddy up your water:o) sm - BarbinTN 12:05 May 23 (2)

P.S. I had planned to add in the Story of the USA - BarbinTN 12:08 May 23 (1)
- Re: P.S. I had planned to add in the Story of the USA - OhElizabeth 14:30 May 23 (0)

IEW users--help! I'm frustrated! - Girlfriend 12:01 May 23 (24)

You have received some great ideas.... - Kelli in TN 20:20 May 23 (1)
- Yes, I have the TWSS - Girlfriend 22:20 May 23 (0)
Re: IEW users--help! I'm frustrated! - Linda (Australia) 16:52 May 23 (1)
- Thank you, Linda - Girlfriend 22:18 May 23 (0)
Has he had all of the pre-writing instruction he needs before attempting something like IEW?? - momof7 15:43 May 23 (4)
- No, he hasn't - Girlfriend 22:12 May 23 (0)
- Re: Has he had all of the pre-writing instruction he needs before attempting something like IEW?? - Lee 18:59 May 23 (2)
  - I don't really use a textbook. - momof7 19:57 May 23 (1)
    - Re: I don't really use a textbook. - Girlfriend 22:15 May 23 (0)
Can I make a suggestion - Fay up North 14:15 May 23 (5)
- This is very helpful - Girlfriend 22:08 May 23 (0)
- just a little background - Fay up North 14:19 May 23 (3)
  - I'll be doing the same thing this fall. Do you have any advice for a 1st - Kimber 15:59 May 23 (2)
    - Hi Kimber a couple of questions.. - Fay up North 17:33 May 23 (1)
      - Well, it's ... - Kimber 18:34 May 23 (0)
You may need to pace it slower... - GVA 13:15 May 23 (1)
- I must have been mistaken - Girlfriend 22:04 May 23 (0)
Please call Mr. Pudewa and talk to him! The folks at IEW can really help you (and want to, too.) - Holly in N NV 13:02 May 23 (1)
- Thanks Holly - Girlfriend 21:58 May 23 (0)
He kind of young for this... - Tracie in TX 13:01 May 23 (2)
- What you say makes sense - Girlfriend 21:58 May 23 (0)
- And, I guess, I'm too old... IS... He IS kind of young! nt - Tracie in TX 13:02 May 23 (0)
You know, I've always wondered about how well the KWO approach works in pre-logic stage children. - Carol in Cal. 12:12 May 23 (1)
- I assumed he was entering the logic stage - Girlfriend 21:54 May 23 (0)

a while back someone posted a site with CLE samples, can you repost that again. nt. - DeeinFL 11:58 May 23 (1)

nevermind, found it. Link inside if anyone wants it. nt. :) - DeeinFL 12:13 May 23 (0)

What have been your best read-alouds? - KNF-TX 11:56 May 23 (36)

In addition to those mentioned: Rabbit Hill; Lois Lenski books; Island of the Blue Dolphins; Where the Red Fern Grows; Hittite Warrior; Search for Delicious. nt - FloridaLisa 20:53 May 23 (0)
Swallows and Amazons series, Carry On Mr. Bowditch. nt - Heather in ON 18:27 May 23 (1)
- I'm so glad to find someone else who loves.... - Erika 21:55 May 23 (0)
The Hobbit, definitely! (nt) - Plaid Dad 17:41 May 23 (0)
Pinochio by Carlo Colludi, (when ds was 8 and dd5) Five Children and It by E. Nesbit. (at 9 and 6.) - Alana 17:01 May 23 (0)
Mr. Popper's Penguins, My Side of the Mountain, My Father's Dragon, the Thornton Burgess books, Ben and Me, Hank the Cowdog. nt - Donna T. 16:36 May 23 (0)
Charlotte's Web was a HUGE hit. We just finished Peter Pan (m) - MelissaM in NC 16:00 May 23 (0)
The Hobbit and Robinson Crusoe for dd9, ds7, ds4 and ds 2 ( they come and go, but something must stick) nt - Kimber 15:58 May 23 (0)
The Borrowers (series), The 101 Dalmations (not Disney); Mary Poppins (series); The Rescuers (series; not Disney); Incredible Journey; Lassie Come-Home. nt - Ellie 15:12 May 23 (0)
All these are great! Add in Roald Dahl's The Twits and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Also Secret Garden and Little Princess nt - Chris in VA 14:54 May 23 (0)
The Saturdays, The Four Story Mistake, Stuart Little, The Trumpet of the Swan, My Side of the Mountain, Children of the New Forest, The Battle for the Castle, Chronicles of Narnia, and Big Red. (nt) - Pat in Mi 14:51 May 23 (0)
Chronicles of Narnia, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Mrs. Pigglewiggle, Caddie Woodlawn, Strawberry Girl, Trumpet of the Swan. nt - SLB 14:33 May 23 (1)
- Mrs. Piggle Wiggle is one of our top picks. It's so much fun for me to read aloud, and I don't feel that way often. (nt) - Erica in PA 19:28 May 23 (0)
Poppy , Miracles on Maple Hill, Frindle, Sign of the Beaver, Indian Captive. nt - Fay up North 14:22 May 23 (1)
- Awwww, I love Poppy! My Mom gave me a bedraggled copy when I was very little, along with a rag doll of hers that she'd named Poppy. nt - Regena in KY 16:55 May 23 (0)
Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves. nt - Shelly in IL 13:59 May 23 (0)
Hilda Van Stockum books (esp. Bantry Bay series), Narnia, LOTR, Paddington, Beatrix Potter (nt) - Karen K. in Texas 13:53 May 23 (0)
My children loved Caddie Woodlawn, Turn Homeward: Hannalee, Thimble Summer, Cheaper by the Dozen, Gone Away Lake and A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt. nt - Ferdie 13:44 May 23 (0)
Great Brain series, Chronicles of Narnia, Bandit's Moon, Owls in Family, Stone Fox, Gentle Ben, Year of Miss Agnes. nt - Wendy in AK 13:35 May 23 (0)
My Father's Dragon series too. nt - siloam 13:06 May 23 (1)
- We just finished My Father's Dragon today! They loved it! I'm glad to hear the others in the series are good as well! Thanks! (nt) - amy c 13:08 May 23 (0)
The Moffats books-The Moffats, The Middle Moffat, Rufus M. and Moffat Museum nt. - JenniTN 12:54 May 23 (1)
- Also Ginger Pye and Pinky Pye, by the same author nt - Catherine 15:05 May 23 (0)
Pinnochio, Trumpet of the Swan, Benjamin West & His Cat Grimalkin nt - Daisy 12:49 May 23 (0)
The Boxcar Children, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Misty of Chincoteague, James Herriot's Treasury for Children, Treasury of Peter Rabbit stories, and many of the others already listed. nt - Lisa in PA 12:46 May 23 (0)
For those ages, "Half Magic", "Little House on the Prairie", "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe". .nt - Carol in Cal. 12:42 May 23 (0)
The Trumpet of the Swan, The Penderwicks, Little House series, B/c of Winn-Dixie, The Cricket in Times Square. (nt) - Virginia Heather 12:39 May 23 (1)
- Oh, yes! I forgot Because of Winn-Dixie. DD just listened to this on cd and loved it. nt. - MelissaM in NC 16:02 May 23 (0)
The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh, Charlotte's Web, A Bear Called Paddington and Milly-Molly-Mandy. - Trivium Academy 12:14 May 23 (4)
- Absolutely, positively, without a doubt Winnie the Pooh and House at Pooh Corner...(m) - Nancy in SoCal 14:37 May 23 (2)
  - Oh I could NOT stop laughing when we read Poohsticks! Lol.. nt - Trivium Academy 15:35 May 23 (1)
    - Yes! My 3 yo is always quoting this...:and Pooh is pooh-ing like a bird!" It's just awesome! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 16:05 May 23 (0)
- Oh yes! 7yo dd loves Milly-Molly-Mandy too. - Hannah 12:17 May 23 (0)
Charlotte's web and Indian in the cupboard (nt) - Hannah 12:14 May 23 (0)
Magic Tree House series for us. nt - gina 12:06 May 23 (1)
- And it doesn't take long before they start reading these themselves! nt - Chris in VA 14:53 May 23 (0)

I just read on the General board that Netflix subscribers can watch movies on the PC! (m) - Laura in OH 11:51 May 23 (5)

I just read that too. I watched one of the Miss Marple series last night and the quality was good. sm - Ferdie 13:47 May 23 (0)
It's only specific movies/shows. (m) - mdemama 12:17 May 23 (0)
Ah ... not for Macs. nt - Stephanie not in TX 12:00 May 23 (2)
- Dual boot into windows and then write Netfix a complaint letter - Christina in OR 16:01 May 23 (0)
- :sniff-sniff: Another Mac user missing out on this as well. (nt) - Lori D. 13:58 May 23 (0)

So...what does a Year-Round school calendar look like? (m) - MelissaM in NC 11:47 May 23 (22)

We take about 8-10 weeks off during the year, inlcuding all major Jewish Holidays. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:04 May 23 (0)
We usually school lightly throughout the summer. (m) - FloridaLisa 21:04 May 23 (0)
Here we go... - Stephanie NJ 20:27 May 23 (0)
For us.... - WTMindy 19:27 May 23 (0)
45 weeks of school here (m) - angela in ohio 17:04 May 23 (0)
Our schedule... - Ellie 15:17 May 23 (2)
- Re: "... Go forth and prosper" - Sabrina 17:41 May 23 (1)
  - YW :-) nt - Ellie 19:38 May 23 (0)
3 months, 1 month off. April, August & December are off. nt - Paula H 15:12 May 23 (1)
- We do the same here, but take a week at T'giving and 3 in Dec. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 15:51 May 23 (0)
We do four days a week, mostly year round... - Kay in Cal 15:04 May 23 (0)
We take off whenever someone is ill, dh is home, or I need a mental health day. nt - Kimber 14:24 May 23 (2)
- I call them parent-teacher conference days. :-) nt - Patricia in ATL 17:32 May 23 (0)
- I love it, mental health day! :) - OhElizabeth 15:34 May 23 (0)
here's our story - Sebastian (a lady) 14:15 May 23 (0)
Our year-round schedule - Closeacademy 13:34 May 23 (0)
Pretty much at whim... - GVA 13:20 May 23 (0)
We start our school year in September after the fairs are done. - Jean in Wisc 13:13 May 23 (0)
Without my calendar in front of me... (m) - Staci in MO 12:47 May 23 (0)
Depends upon the family :D PS do 9 weeks on , 3 weeks off... but - Lisa in VA 12:38 May 23 (0)
no preset days. We just wing it everyday. Do a lot ; do a little. Do nothing. etc. - lh 12:14 May 23 (0)
For us... - Trivium Academy 11:56 May 23 (0)

Anyone use BJU Life Science and Earth Science? - Kelley 11:21 May 23 (3)

we are going to use the new Life science next year---I have ... - lyn 11:43 May 23 (2)
- Are there activity pages within the text? Is this consumable? - Kelley 11:50 May 23 (1)
  - Format for newer science texts... - Denise in NE 14:01 May 23 (0)

Creating a Math environment in the home... m - nichole 11:02 May 23 (8)

Re: Creating a Math environment in the home... m - Julie Bogart 15:27 May 23 (0)
Never allowing anyone to speak badly about math being boring, dumb, stupid etc. - frogpond1 15:23 May 23 (1)
- A math major married to an engineer... that makes it quite pro math around here! nt - frogpond1 21:14 May 23 (0)
For us: card games, puzzles (jigsaw & others), board games (Sorry, Blokus, etc), dominoes, pattern blocks, magnetic sets like Magz, brainteaser games (Traffic, Mastermind). Election results, baseball box scores.... (m) - BarbaraL in OK 13:35 May 23 (0)
Mathy people? - Myrtle 12:36 May 23 (2)
- Well, it's not so much that that's true as it is that... - Adrian 13:57 May 23 (1)
  - Aaack! You sucked me right in, you scoundrel, you! ...or not ;) nt - BarbaraL in OK 19:33 May 23 (0)
I have a few thoughts...... - Kayleen Todd 12:34 May 23 (0)

What are your favorite Critical Thinking Press products for 6th grade? nt. - Kathy in NC 10:54 May 23 (1)

I just scrolled down and saw some posts about this. I'll read those. nt. - Kathy in NC 10:57 May 23 (0)

Has anyone in Iowa successfully set up United Streaming? - earlybird mom 10:45 May 23 (5)

Yes, I have it for free in Iowa - Katty 13:25 May 23 (2)
- Do you know which US number you called? - earlybird mom 14:03 May 23 (1)
  - Re: Do you know which US number you called? - Katty 16:30 May 23 (0)
If I may piggyback on your post .....I live in an area where UStreaming is available to PS thru PBS .....so I would like to know too how to get it from PBS??? nt - LindaO in Va 11:13 May 23 (1)
- I'd suggest either calling United Streaming or calling PBS nt - momof10 12:43 May 23 (0)

Science? History? Ideas, please? - BusyMomof4 10:37 May 23 (3)

What about ... - RhondaM. 11:31 May 23 (0)
Apologia elementary science curriculum & - Tina in WA 10:57 May 23 (1)
- Forgot to add: You can teach DC together with all suggestions I gave. :o) nm - Tina in WA 10:58 May 23 (0)

What is Write Source? - HollyDay 10:15 May 23 (1)

The write source books are language arts guides. They are written for the student to use directly. Link inside. (nt) - Brit 12:32 May 23 (0)

Christian Kids Explore Biology - Is it worth using? - lovemykids 9:51 May 23 (1)

I have this... - Tina in WA 11:01 May 23 (0)

I found a neat little oop Latin reader that may interest some of you. (m) - Debra in TX 9:50 May 23 (2)

Where did you find these? They sound like fun! (nt) - Laura in OH 10:11 May 23 (1)
- I found Book I on Alibris while searching for another copy of Latin Book One. (m) - Debra in TX 10:41 May 23 (0)

Still confused - Using Core C - what level 3 readers do I need? - one_l_michele 9:31 May 23 (2)

Let me see if I can help...(m) - Colleen 10:29 May 23 (1)
- Yes it does, Thank You! nt - one_l_michele 13:23 May 23 (0)

Is HO Christian? I can't tell from their site, but I am thinking "no"? (n/t) - Laurie in VA 9:27 May 23 (4)

Here's the link you're looking for... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:04 May 23 (1)
- TY so much! Just what I was trying to find. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 10:07 May 23 (0)
"HO"?? nt - Ellie 9:43 May 23 (1)
- Sorry - History Odyssey. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 9:47 May 23 (0)

Looking for Language Program that teaches strong diagramming skills - Sharon Ferguson 9:12 May 23 (8)

R&S diagrams, but my favorite is The First Whole Book of Diagrams by Mary Daly... - Tracie in TX 13:11 May 23 (2)
- Re: R&S diagrams, but my favorite is The First Whole Book of Diagrams by Mary Daly... - Sharon Ferguson 17:03 May 23 (1)
  - Rod and Staff. nt - Tracie in TX 20:16 May 23 (0)
Step by Step Grammar by Angela M. Ankers & Jodi E. Yarusinsky - mom2abcd 10:51 May 23 (2)
- Re: Step by Step Grammar by Angela M. Ankers & Jodi E. Yarusinsky - Sharon Ferguson 17:05 May 23 (1)
  - Rainbow Resource carries it (as well as LOTS of other stuff!:o) nt - mom2abcd 21:54 May 23 (0)
Have you looked into AG... I think it might be right what you are looking for.... link inside - LisaWA 9:25 May 23 (1)
- Re: Have you looked into AG... I think it might be right what you are looking for.... link inside - Sharon Ferguson 10:11 May 23 (0)

Civil War Resources for Grammar Stage - Kristen in NC 8:59 May 23 (5)

Read alouds: Rifles for Watie and Across Five Aprils. nt - Cindyg 20:41 May 23 (0)
Books I'm using for Civil War studies with a fourth grader next year....(m) - Regena in KY 17:05 May 23 (0)
"Lincoln: A Photobiography" is a must...(m) - Colleen 13:16 May 23 (0)
some thoughts - Hoggirl 10:31 May 23 (1)
- Thanks, I'll take a look at your suggestions nt - Kristen in NC 12:31 May 23 (0)

Ecce Romani or Cambridge for 11yods who has finished LC 1 and 2? nt - Shelly in IL 8:36 May 23 (2)

I chose Henle w/ Cambridge for reading (m) - Linda in NE 12:47 May 23 (1)
- I agree with Cambridge - ds 10 actually doesn't MIND doing Latin! (nt) - GraceinMD 20:01 May 23 (0)

Language Arts decisions for 1rst and 3rd. Please help! - LNC 8:07 May 23 (3)

Re: Language Arts decisions for 1rst and 3rd... - MIch elle 17:49 May 23 (0)
I was very impressed with LA when i saw it at the convention, and i chose it over R&S for 3rd.... - Johanna 9:57 May 23 (0)
Christian Light users oespecially please answer! nm - LNC 8:11 May 23 (0)

Help! Earth Science ideas for 6th(m) - Kim in MO 8:01 May 23 (5)

Here's several options - Sue in St Pete 17:10 May 23 (0)
We used WTM recs and read lots of library books. nt - Regena in KY 17:06 May 23 (0)
Hi, Kim. Have you taken a look at Runkle's World Physical Geography? (m) - Jackie in AR 10:58 May 23 (0)
If you are looking for Christian curricula, God's Design and Christian Kids Explore... are both excellent. nt - Tommysmommy 9:25 May 23 (1)
- I second the recommendation for "Christian Kids Explore Earth & Space". My 6th grade dd used it this year and learned LOADS (me too!) nt - Bluebonnet Academy 11:45 May 23 (0)

Looking for suggestions on Ancients w/ Biblical history. Hands-on a plus. (m) - Laurie in VA 7:59 May 23 (10)

Is she in first grade? - Brenda in fl 20:45 May 23 (0)
TOG.... - KerriF 10:41 May 23 (1)
- You can download a unit on the Ancients for free from their website (nt) - Laura in OH 11:12 May 23 (0)
Winter Promise is another option that fits your criteria. nt - AmyCC 10:31 May 23 (0)
SOTW with Activity Guide or Mystery Of History fit the bill.(nt) - Tami 8:29 May 23 (4)
- I really like the looks of MOH! Any reviews on this one - either alone or w/ SOTW-1? (n/t) - Laurie in VA 9:40 May 23 (3)
  - You might look at Winter Promise Quest for the Ancients (m) - Hoggirl 10:33 May 23 (2)
    - WP website says this if for Jr/Sr. High - would it work well for grammar stage? nt. - MelissaM in NC 11:54 May 23 (1)
      - they have a 4/6 program for Ancients (m) - Hoggirl 14:13 May 23 (0)
Here's a few options - Trivium Academy 8:09 May 23 (0)

Christian Kids Explore. . . would anyone like to sing its praises or what they expected but the curriculum didn't provide?(nt) - rebecca 7:54 May 23 (3)

We used Earth and Space this year for 2nd grade... - Tommysmommy 8:37 May 23 (1)
- Thank you , thank you, thank you for insights were very helpful! (nt) - rebecca 11:45 May 23 (0)
I can speak about the Earth/Space version... - Trivium Academy 8:22 May 23 (0)

I need advice on History of US after Civil War, we were using K-12 with Joy Hakim books... - juliahome 7:46 May 23 (10)

WinterPromise has American Story 1 and 2 which cover (m) - StacyTea 11:29 May 23 (0)
Core 4 includes the Civil War. What about Truthquest AHYS III? - Rhonda in TX 8:03 May 23 (0)
I'm not using a study guide, per se. Instead..... - Kathy in MD 7:59 May 23 (7)
- Is there one assesment book for the entire series or is there one assessment per book? nt - StacyTea 11:32 May 23 (3)
  - One assessment book covers the entire series (except vol 11, the primary document vol.)....... - Kathy in MD 13:25 May 23 (2)
    - Amazon or RR nt - MIch elle 16:07 May 23 (0)
    - Where do you get these? nt - Hoggirl 15:12 May 23 (0)
- Do you add any other readings and how many sections a day? - juliahome 8:16 May 23 (2)
  - I just started full time homeschooling so our schedule is very different from what you'll probably want ..... - Kathy in MD 8:31 May 23 (1)
    - I also had him do some primary source document analysis from volume 11 nt - Kathy in MD 13:27 May 23 (0)

The latest Joan of Arc movie - has anyone seen this? (m) - LisaNY 7:31 May 23 (2)

Re: The latest Joan of Arc movie - has anyone seen this? (m) - MoMo 11:12 May 23 (1)
- Thank you. Is this the one w/Leelee Sobieski? I read on Amazon (m) - LisaNY 11:24 May 23 (0)

Can I get opinions on The Critical Thinking Co.? I am looking for input from anyone who has used any of their materials. Pro and cons welcome! :-) Thanks. nt - Elaine 7:28 May 23 (16)

I really like Building Thinking Skills and have used it through Level 3. I did not like Critical Thinking through U.S. History (and I may have blocked out the correct title!). nt - FloridaLisa 21:08 May 23 (0)
What we have used and enjoyed...m - Patricia in ATL 17:22 May 23 (1)
- WOW! Thanks! What a helpful list. nt - Elaine 18:30 May 23 (0)
We have used a number of their products and liked them all. nt - Regena in KY 17:08 May 23 (0)
My kids enjoy Mind Benders and Red Herrings (m) - Karin 8:31 May 23 (0)
We have enjoyed most products.... - TarponGirl 8:02 May 23 (5)
- Thanks, I appreciate this because the software was what I was lookig at. I think I'll stick with the books. nt - Elaine 8:17 May 23 (4)
  - LOL! We *much* prefer the software (m) - Ria 8:27 May 23 (3)
    - Can you print the pages? Or do you sit at the computer to solve - mom2abcd 8:43 May 23 (2)
      - You sit at the computer (m) - Ria 9:41 May 23 (1)
        
        Thank you. We're more "gotta have the book in hand" type of people:o) - mom2abcd 10:54 May 23 (0)
I've used a great variety of things, and loved all of them. nt - OKCyndi 7:43 May 23 (0)
I should add that I would be using this with two boys ages 10 and 7. nt - Elaine 7:29 May 23 (3)
- I love them but my visual, language struggling 13 yo ds doesn't..... - Kathy in MD 8:06 May 23 (2)
  - IGNORE THAT POST!!!!!!! I thought you were asking about a different product. (red face) nt - Kathy in MD 8:08 May 23 (1)
    - :-) nt - Elaine 8:16 May 23 (0)

I've been using Sonlight, but I may be starting Classical Conversations, so I'm looking for.......m - OKCyndi 7:22 May 23 (4)

Hmmm... - siloam 11:03 May 23 (1)
- Wow - you're a curriculum encyclopedia - thanks! nt - OKCyndi 13:05 May 23 (0)
We love Biblioplan. (m) - Denise in IN 8:11 May 23 (0)
One more thing: I'd like to have literature recommendations for both 5th and 1st grade in the same period. Thanks! nt - OKCyndi 7:43 May 23 (0)

Tell me again why we teach Latin? - r 6:58 May 23 (11)

Here you go...(link) - Plaid Dad 11:46 May 23 (0)
What did the Romans ever do for us? he he - Myrtle 9:07 May 23 (0)
I remember reading a list of reasons when we started, and thought "yeah, right"... - Tracie in TX 8:15 May 23 (2)
- Playing off your list...."It really DOES help vocabulary..." - Susan in SoCal 8:51 May 23 (0)
- Speaking of grammar, that should be "reading...and THINKING." Ugh. - Tracie in TX 8:18 May 23 (0)
Link to Memoria Press... - TarponGirl 8:15 May 23 (0)
There are lot of reasons ... (m) - Stephanie not in TX 7:13 May 23 (2)
- I'm doing it primarily for Stephanie's 1st 2 reasons, but also.... - Kathy in MD 7:24 May 23 (1)
  - Yep. Me, too. :) (nt) - Debra in TX, pregNerd 9:20 May 23 (0)
It is fun? (more) - HollyDay 7:06 May 23 (1)
- Also to be able to read classic lit in the original language. - Christina in OR 7:17 May 23 (0)

Ok, before I write that check, opinions on Biblioplan Ancients?? (m) - Solamichella 6:35 May 23 (8)

Am I too late? I have a set that I am willing to send you. Email me! - cmn_CA 10:40 May 23 (0)
We finished Ancients in April, started Medieval in May... - ali in Oregon 8:34 May 23 (0)
We used Medieval one year and thought it was well done. Great program. nt - Ria 8:33 May 23 (0)
We haven't used Ancients, but did Medieval this year. (m) - Denise in IN 8:14 May 23 (0)
I am in my sixth year of using Biblioplan! This is the only curriculum that I have stuck with in my eleven years of homeschooling. How's that for a good review? nt - Cheryl B in VA 6:55 May 23 (2)
- How are you doing 6 years? Are you doing it through high school now or just repeating with grammar/logic stage? nt - Christy in CO 8:23 May 23 (1)
  - I have three boys in three different stages... - Cheryl B in VA 10:06 May 23 (0)
LOVE IT! even if you don't follow it 100% it is a great spin and resource!!! nt - r 6:44 May 23 (0)

hellooo Alana:-) sm - Strawberry Queen 6:31 May 23 (1)

HI Strawberry Queen! I still have your book. - Alana 17:26 May 23 (0)

I need advice, from a classical ed point of view, as to what I should be doing with my dd re: reading - this ismore of a grammar stage vs.logic stage question (classical ed philosophy) - Robin in Tx (who wishes SWB was available for individual, private consults. Who here wouldn't pay big bucks for *that*!!! :o) 6:29 May 23 (23)

What were the assumptions of the test?... - Heather in ON 18:35 May 23 (1)
- That very well could be... - Robin in Tx 21:58 May 23 (0)
Would this help? WTM book pages 345-346. nt - Colleen in NS 10:39 May 23 (1)
- Well, not really... unless I'm misreading or the new edition has recommendations not in the old one (m) - Robin in Tx 13:49 May 23 (0)
If it makes you feel any better... - Jill, OK 7:39 May 23 (3)
- What order would you recommend doing those? - Robin in Tx 7:45 May 23 (2)
  - I think that either order... - Jill, OK 8:00 May 23 (1)
    - Okay, I'll move forward with that plan. Thanks, Jill! nt - Robin in Tx 8:02 May 23 (0)
It sounds like she is progressing well in the right direction (m) - LisaNY 7:07 May 23 (9)
- What is the WTM/ TWEM. Thanks. nt. - Paul 7:45 May 23 (1)
  - WTM = The Well Trained Mind (this is The Well Trained Mind's website). TWEM = The Well Educated Mind by the same author (Susan Wise Bauer) - it is a guide to reading the different literature genres. - Robin i nTx 7:51 May 23 (0)
- Well, she doesn't have any problems with summarizing or outlining (just finisihed R&S 5, and she got the outlining questions on the test correct)... - Robin in Tx 7:39 May 23 (6)