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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 25 (0)

Pretty Handwriting? What do you like? - Terri in WA 22:38 May 25 (0)

What do you think about this 6th grd schedule? (sm) - saved1112 21:48 May 25 (0)

Julianne in VA....an idea re: ETC.....m - Julieofsardis 21:43 May 25 (0)

I don't like the way a couple of the letters look in the Handwriting program we're using (Handwriting with Prayer). Is there a website that gives examples of other types of handwriting so I can use their style on a couple of letters? nt - OKCyndi 20:14 May 25 (1)

CBD gives a "product slideshow" of some... (m) - Vanna 21:25 May 25 (0)

If you use Sonlight PreK, does the IG give you a schedule for all the subjects (Geography, Bible, Science, etc) or do all the subjects have separate IGs? Thanks! nt - OKCyndi 20:12 May 25 (2)

Just in case you didn't know - new jane 22:30 May 25 (0)
I really like the PreK books....m - Julieofsardis 20:31 May 25 (0)

If you use Sonlight PreK, does the IG give you a schedule for all the subjects (Geography, Bible, Science, etc) or do all the subjects have separate IGs? Thanks! nt - OKCyndi 20:09 May 25 (0)

neoscience - akrispin 19:39 May 25 (1)

Also interested... you can find many of the recommended books at the library, and they look very good to me. (nt) - Vanessa in Virginia 20:57 May 25 (0)

Poetry buffs --HELP! "Slowly, silently, now the moon Walks the night in her silver *shoon*... - Tami 19:37 May 25 (4)

Thank you, thank you!(nt) - Tami 20:07 May 25 (0)
Shoon is the plural of shoe..hth nt - Tap, tap, tap 19:46 May 25 (1)
- Shoes is the plural of shoe... :o) hehehe nt - saved 21:07 May 25 (0)
i think it means, "shoe." (sm) - dcd 19:44 May 25 (0)

MUS primer - akrispin 19:23 May 25 (2)

I used it this year with my new 5yob. I can't say enough - BarbinTN 20:58 May 25 (0)
Re: MUS primer - Michelle in TX 19:43 May 25 (0)

Greta Lea:) and Stacy in NJ... can you please tell me more about Read, Write and Type? - mom2abcd 19:22 May 25 (2)

Re: Greta Lea:) and Stacy in NJ... can you please tell me more about Read, Write and Type? - Stacy in NJ 19:53 May 25 (1)
- That's OK. Those are good clues:o) I doubt they're - mom2abcd 20:22 May 25 (0)

Remind me of the benefit of Latin in the early years rather than waiting for an intensive program in the logic stage? Is there a good reason? nt - Heather in VA 19:08 May 25 (8)

Charlotte Mason - moira 22:31 May 25 (0)
An excellent vocabulary boost and a point of reference for why words mean what they mean. nt - Vanna 21:27 May 25 (0)
Does hearing your 4 yo say "ego amo te" count? :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:04 May 25 (1)
- Of course, my dh argues that just saying "Amo" is enough, the rest is understood... - Kay in Cal 21:43 May 25 (0)
one view: cultivating the minds of children - dcd 19:37 May 25 (2)
- Well I didn't mean high school - more like 5th grade... here's whats up with us.. - Heather in VA 20:23 May 25 (1)
  - I am finding ..... - Peela 21:40 May 25 (0)
None. I view it as a social opportunity. (We want to get into that co-op class.) (m) - OhElizabeth 19:17 May 25 (0)

Someone posted a link for great "History Pockets" like activites for Medieval history... anybody know where that is? - Jean in CA 18:34 May 25 (1)

Edupress Medieval Times Activity book? (link only inside) - Stacia 20:36 May 25 (0)

Shakespeare??..................m - Cinthya 18:15 May 25 (3)

What my kids loved.... - Lisa Beth in CA 22:41 May 25 (0)
Re: Shakespeare??..................m - MI Mom 19:08 May 25 (0)
My dd is enjoying Shakespeare Stories by Garfield nt - Heather in VA 18:16 May 25 (0)

Those of you who's children love Latin, what Latin program would you recommend to a mom who knows nothing about latin? - Jenn in Mo 17:56 May 25 (16)

We LOVE Matin Latin and hated LC. (m) - SolaMichella 20:20 May 25 (0)
(Sounding like a broken record . . . ) Latin for Children is a big hit here. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 19:13 May 25 (0)
Kids love love PL and LC. Easy intro not intimidating to both Mom and kids. nm - Lyn 18:46 May 25 (0)
I am thoroughly amazed at how much my kids love Latin For Children. (m) - Needleroozer 18:41 May 25 (0)
My dd likes Latin and we do Latina Christiana. nt - WTMindy 18:33 May 25 (0)
Latina Christiana. (all Memoria Press serie).I didn´t... - Becky in Mexico 18:28 May 25 (0)
May I tell you what we *didn't* love? ... - Stella! 18:16 May 25 (5)
- what we didnt' like was Matin Latin - moira 22:34 May 25 (0)
- Since you mentioned this issue, may I ask you a question? m - NOLAdy 19:21 May 25 (0)
- I think it really helps to have some background knowledge in.... - WTMindy 18:36 May 25 (0)
- I agree! LC was not a good fit for us, either. (m) - Erica in PA 18:25 May 25 (1)
  - well, I have to say I found that issue with LfC.... - Peela 21:43 May 25 (0)
I second this. We had a good time with PL this year, and will be moving on to LC in the fall. nt - Sharon in TX (not Panama) 18:09 May 25 (0)
Prima Latina and LC! by Memoria Press nt - Another Michelle 18:07 May 25 (2)
- I love PL, I was afraid of Latin but LOVE IT! We use the dvd's most. nm - LovingLearning 18:15 May 25 (1)
  - i second PL and LC... very doable... nt - dcd 18:41 May 25 (0)

secular interdisciplinary history resource? - Valerie 17:55 May 25 (4)

What about History Odyssey from Pandia Press? (link) - Kay in Cal 21:49 May 25 (0)
Thank for raising this question. I've been wondering the same thing. NT - Fourmother 21:20 May 25 (0)
I enjoy the Thematic Units by Teacher-Created Materials... - Tami 18:42 May 25 (0)
How about the Ultimate. . . - Pegasus 18:09 May 25 (0)

Questions about SWR-Can a 1st and 2nd grader do this independantly with the audio cd's? (M) - ilovemy5kids 17:42 May 25 (2)

The audio cd's allow the student to review their words independently, but they do not replace... - OhElizabeth 19:10 May 25 (0)
Ummm. . . .no way. SWR requires a lot of adult/child interaction. nt - Pegasus 18:10 May 25 (0)

WOW! For those planning grammar or logic stage physics . . . - Julie in Austin 17:41 May 25 (1)

Thanks for the recommendation! nt - nutmeg 21:17 May 25 (0)

Users of Galloping the Globe, do you use it in conjunction with other programs (m) - Jean in CA 17:30 May 25 (3)

I'm planning on using GTG this coming year with my k'er... - Kay in Cal 21:53 May 25 (0)
Frankly... - GVA 17:50 May 25 (1)
- Thanks for your thoughts, Gail, what are your favorite programs - Jean in CA 22:31 May 25 (0)

English woes .... we're struggling ....can anyone offer some advice .....TIA... - LindaO 17:18 May 25 (2)

I would put the book away for now...m - momof7 20:06 May 25 (0)
I would just hang in there. R&S reviews constantly and what she... - Janine 17:36 May 25 (0)

Organizing little students and mom too... - CED 16:31 May 25 (8)

Loved it but Ouch! The shipping is more than half... - WendyWords 19:37 May 25 (4)
- Wendy, Franklin Covey has a store locator at their website... - CED 20:30 May 25 (2)
  - Duh! There's one at the mall my gf & I are going to tommorrow. It's a huge mall though. :-) nt - Wendy 20:57 May 25 (0)
  - Thanks, I'll check and see if there's one around here. nt - Wendy 20:54 May 25 (0)
- About the educator's planner.... - WendyWords 19:39 May 25 (0)
Great idea! I love this product. The web site says not available until June 1, though. :( nt - claire up north 19:15 May 25 (0)
Great idea! I love this product. The web site says not available until June 1, though. :( nt - claire up north 19:15 May 25 (1)
- I found it! You can get it now at the Franklin Covey site. About $8 per journal. nt - claire up north 19:35 May 25 (0)

Rosetta Stone questions.. - Wendy 16:17 May 25 (2)

The program should do a "tutorial" introducing the vocabulary with the picture first (m) - Vanna 21:30 May 25 (0)
Borrowed US English RS from library and match it with your foreign version. Helped me in translating. nm - Lyn 18:50 May 25 (0)

Please help me price these items for our upcoming used book & curriculum sale! - ereks mom 15:23 May 25 (2)

Honestly... - GVA 17:32 May 25 (1)
- Okay, I'll probably price everything $1 except the BJU reading sets & the English sets & those will probably be around $5 or so... If they - ereks mom 17:58 May 25 (0)

your thoughts on chronological history vs teaching to tests...m - Ann in WA 15:14 May 25 (3)

I agree about not letting testing drive your scheduling, but ... - Stella! 18:28 May 25 (0)
I wouldn't teach to the test, either. If there are questions your dc doesn't know.. - Ellie 16:12 May 25 (0)
I would not let a standardized test drive my curriculum... - WTMindy 16:05 May 25 (0)

I know this is probably the wrong place to ask, but does anyone here use KONOS?? - Amanda in MO 13:39 May 25 (5)

Re: I know this is probably the wrong place to ask, but does anyone here use KONOS?? - Chris in CA 20:31 May 25 (0)
I have used Konos to an *extent*... - Laura in WI 18:36 May 25 (0)
Re: I know this is probably the wrong place to ask, but does anyone here use KONOS?? - Jenn in Mo 17:59 May 25 (0)
I used Vol. 2 of KONOS for two years and loved it... - Ellie 14:41 May 25 (0)
Used it in the early years...m - LCGal 14:35 May 25 (0)

Art in Story -or- Story of Painting? -m - Kathie in VA 13:25 May 25 (6)

They're very different.... - Carol 13:36 May 25 (5)
- Thank you, your comparison is very helpful!! -nt - Kathie in VA 14:59 May 25 (0)
- As there are several Carols here, it would be courteous if you would add a 'handle' to your name. I did so for the same reason, some time ago. .nt - Carol in Cal. 14:34 May 25 (3)
  - I was one of the original people on these boards, and have used just Carol ever since. The lack of a handle, therefore IS my handle. Thanks! nt - Carol 16:39 May 25 (2)
    - Were you gone for quite a while? - Carol in Cal. 18:53 May 25 (1)
      - There are plenty of people here...who post with only their first name..... - Tammy 19:50 May 25 (0)

Henty Books!! Are there any reading comprehension guide or discussion guide to go with these books?? - Holly IN 13:11 May 25 (2)

we have this one - Dawn K 14:00 May 25 (1)
- Wow!! I wish they would do all of his books with the guide...Thanks!! - Holly IN 20:25 May 25 (0)

Where's the best place to get Veritas Press materials, do you usually order from them? - KristineIN 12:24 May 25 (3)

VP does have a "price matching policy" so if you find something cheaper, they will match that price.... - Elizabeth 17:11 May 25 (1)
- Oops. Hit "enter" too soon.... - Elizabeth 17:15 May 25 (0)
I order from them. They started a new points system where you get $5 back for every $100 you spend - Maverick 12:31 May 25 (0)

I have a 14 year old with TERRIBLE handwriting... - myfairladies 12:06 May 25 (11)

Peterson Handwriting... Call Matthew at McNatt Learning Center... - mom2abcd 19:02 May 25 (0)
Something that I have found to encourage even the most - momof10 17:37 May 25 (0)
I also have terrible handwriting. I always make excuses for it ( I am a lefty) - May in WA 14:47 May 25 (0)
Personally I would get her a good typing program and not worry about it. nm - LovingLearning 14:06 May 25 (7)
- I did this with my dd - moira 22:39 May 25 (0)
- Do you know any good typing programs? nt - AmyO 17:04 May 25 (1)
  - We like this FREE online typing program.... - Elizabeth 17:17 May 25 (0)
- Do you know any good typing programs? nt - AmyO 16:55 May 25 (0)
- Yep. Me, too. Just make sure she can sign her name in cursive! :) nt - Ria 14:10 May 25 (2)
  - Oh, businesses will love her when she fills out applications :-o nt - Ellie 16:13 May 25 (1)
    - A lot of places are going to computers for applications. nm - LovingLearning 18:40 May 25 (0)

Anyone using Megawords with SWR or WRTR? How are you using it? (more...) - Zee 11:52 May 25 (2)

I've used both at different times. I think together they'd be over-kill for the student.nt - Greta Lea:) 14:12 May 25 (1)
- Maybe I'll just take a break from SWR for the summer and use the Megawords. Thanks! nt - Zee 18:00 May 25 (0)

Are there samples of Veritas Press' Elementary History Teacher Guides online? nt - Zee 11:50 May 25 (3)

Have you seen their demo video online? (m) - OhElizabeth 17:00 May 25 (1)
- No, I didn't know there was a video demo. I'll check it out. Thank you for your summary! nt - Zee 17:58 May 25 (0)
Not that I am aware of. I too wish there were. nt - Elizabeth 14:52 May 25 (0)

Another My Wise Grammar question (about copying and storage)... - KIN (who is having trouble making decisions today) 11:46 May 25 (4)

I'm copying a set for each of my children then spiral bounding the top of each set. nt - mommylaw 13:48 May 25 (1)
- Well y'all are just cooler than I am. What a great idea! nt - OhElizabeth 14:37 May 25 (0)
I made copies for each child and spiral bound them (m) - LBC 13:31 May 25 (0)
I haven't gotten mine yet but... - OhElizabeth 12:28 May 25 (0)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots...which book to begin with? - Margaret 11:32 May 25 (2)

We did A and B last year. Did C and half of D this year. Will finish up next year with D and E. nt - Regena in KY 17:37 May 25 (0)
Re: Vocabulary from Classical Roots...which book to begin with? - LCGal 13:37 May 25 (0)

Teaching cursive -- what's your favorite resource? m - profmom 11:09 May 25 (3)

I use Cursive First, I started my son at 5 and will start my 2nd son next fall at age 4. nt - KIN 11:50 May 25 (1)
- Yep, we like this too. nt - Pensguys 13:32 May 25 (0)
Re: Teaching cursive -- what's your favorite resource? m - Tracy 11:37 May 25 (0)

Veritas Press comprehension guides? - Jan in Utah 10:46 May 25 (2)

Here's what I am starting with... - Elizabeth 18:11 May 25 (0)
My 11yo ds and 7yodd have been enjoying the Narnia Guide...nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:48 May 25 (0)

Most important topics from SOTW 4?? - Cindy in KY 10:23 May 25 (10)

We are on around ch. 11 on SOTW 4 and plan on doing Ancients next year also - frogpond1 16:45 May 25 (0)
Why do you want to get back to the Ancients... - Heather in VA 12:44 May 25 (3)
- Actually... - Fourmother 21:15 May 25 (0)
- This is an excellent question... - Rebecca in VA 16:29 May 25 (0)
- Re: Why do you want to get back to the Ancients... - Cindy in KY 13:40 May 25 (0)
Thank you...... - Cindy in KY 12:11 May 25 (3)
- I'm quickly going through 4 this year with my 11 yodd. - Kristine out of lurking 12:58 May 25 (1)
  - I've been thinking the same thing...... - Cindy in KY 13:37 May 25 (0)
- Maybe some civil rights stuff? My kids were interested in the Rosa Parks story nt - Maverick 12:33 May 25 (0)
Re: Most important topics from SOTW 4?? - Maverick 11:28 May 25 (0)

Woohoo, my ds has finally got his times tables down! It only took... - Stella! 10:18 May 25 (10)

Thanks, ladies! Ds is just 10. He's good at math just not at memorizing, and I was beginnning to think it would never click. Hang in there, you all; if we did it, you can, too! nt - Stella! 18:05 May 25 (0)
Fabulous! Now can you send him over to my house to help my 9.5yos out? - Ida 17:02 May 25 (0)
Congratulations to you!!! Way to go, Mom!!!!! nt - Elizabeth 16:19 May 25 (0)
Wow! He's learning to be diligent and persistent as well... Great job! nt - Wendy 15:27 May 25 (0)
How old is he? I am ready to give up with dd. nm - LovingLearning 14:09 May 25 (0)
Excellent work on both your parts; keep it up! This is an inspiration to many I'm sure.........nt - DianeJM 13:17 May 25 (1)
- on the part of both of you?? Maybe I should have re-worded it. sorry. - DianeJM 13:18 May 25 (0)
Wow !!! great job - Tracy 11:38 May 25 (0)
good job, mom!!!!!....nt - Lottie J. 10:35 May 25 (0)
Wooo Hooooo... - CED 10:20 May 25 (0)

How much time should an 8 year old 3rd grader spend on math? sm - Kimber 9:55 May 25 (11)

Depends on the kid... - Greta Lea:) 14:20 May 25 (0)
I agree about 30 to 40 minutes - Tracy 11:39 May 25 (0)
Depends on which minutes you are counting. :-) - LH 11:11 May 25 (0)
WTM recommends 40-60 minutes daily for 3rd grade. My preference for that age is 30-45 minutes. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:33 May 25 (0)
Usually 40-60 minutes depending on the lesson (this includes review of math facts too). nt. - Wally 10:25 May 25 (0)
We use Saxon (m) - threelops 10:20 May 25 (1)
- I should say (m) - threelops 10:30 May 25 (0)
We spend 5- 10 minutes on drill and 20 minutes for the lesson. (MUS)...nt - Tami 10:04 May 25 (1)
- We do the same, maybe 30 - 40 min. total depending on how long ds takes to do his page. (nt) - Pat in MI 10:36 May 25 (0)
I spend as long as necessary to get the lesson done.... - Pensguys 9:57 May 25 (1)
- Same here - some days are quicker than others - depends on how much dawdling is done! nt - Monica in AL 16:04 May 25 (0)

SWR users...question about the importance of cursive (m) - Michelle L 9:44 May 25 (3)

I think the program can be used either way .. - Cheller 10:02 May 25 (0)
Personally (M) - one_l_michele 9:59 May 25 (0)
The Teacher's log is just for you....m - Pensguys 9:55 May 25 (0)

How much time should an 8 year old 3rd grader spend on math? sm - Kimber 9:44 May 25 (6)

We're using Right Start, and my 8yo spends about 20-30 minutes per day on math. (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 11:04 May 25 (0)
We average about an hour. We use Abeka. (nt) - flpeggy 10:20 May 25 (0)
We average about an hour. We use Abeka. (nt) - flpeggy 10:20 May 25 (0)
A lot depends on the child, his/her goals and the program. - Charlotte 9:58 May 25 (0)
I agree with dad, and - CED 9:55 May 25 (0)
We're done in 30 minutes or less w/ BJU 3rd. nt - Shari 9:47 May 25 (0)

Mrs. Miniver (WW II movie) recommendation - Delbra 9:40 May 25 (0)

Is there a SOTW I Activity Guide revision in the works that would include more book - Delbra 9:33 May 25 (2)

What about the logic-stage recs from WTM? nt - Lana in TX 10:28 May 25 (0)
What about looking at... - Debbie in BC 9:51 May 25 (0)

SOTW 3 & 4...............................m - Cinthya 9:14 May 25 (1)

Re: SOTW 3 & 4...............................m - Delbra 9:27 May 25 (0)

So what have any of you used for a Latin Curriculum after Prima Latina/Latin Christiana? - Mom to 3 island boys 9:13 May 25 (1)

Henle. nt - Laura in CT 9:39 May 25 (0)

I added info about getting the Ecce Romani TM below... and... - Christa 9:11 May 25 (1)

Thanks! Still looking into it. nt - Laura in WI 9:27 May 25 (0)

questions about Calvert spelling CDs - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 8:52 May 25 (2)

Re: questions about Calvert spelling CDs - Tracy 11:56 May 25 (1)
- Thank you! nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 12:03 May 25 (0)

SWR users...if you do the enrichments, have you found them to be suffience for grammar? (more) - Staci in FL 8:47 May 25 (3)

I believe they are sufficient. Many people don't teach formal grammar until later. (m) - Kristine out of lurking 10:30 May 25 (0)
Yes, for that age, I do. nt - Sunny 10:19 May 25 (0)
It is supposed to be sufficient through 3rd grade. nt - Pensguys 9:37 May 25 (0)

SOTW2 activity guide users - what were your favorite projects?... - Kelly in Suwanee, GA 8:47 May 25 (2)

Re: SOTW2 activity guide users - what were your favorite projects?... - Susie in Ca 15:16 May 25 (1)
- Thanks for the recommendations, Susie -- my home schooled dc will be 5 and 7 in the fall! nt - Kelly in Suwanee, GA 16:33 May 25 (0)

Any Write Source users? Opinions or xeperiences, please. - Sara in CT 8:41 May 25 (1)

We use the write source handbooks... (m) - LisaWA 9:11 May 25 (0)

Recommendation for all piano players and Billy Joel fans - Piano Grand VHS - MIch elle 8:32 May 25 (0)

karenciavo ****what is a "5 pointer"??? (in your response below) nt - Kate in CA 8:03 May 25 (12)

I have nothing to add, but wanted to say 'thanks' for the theology lesson! LOL!(nt) - Tami 12:56 May 25 (0)
I'm Mennonite and don't know what she was talking about. :) nt - KIN 11:51 May 25 (0)
A "5-pointer" believes in Limited Atonement, as opposed to a 4 pointer who does not. nt - Karie 11:38 May 25 (0)
I thought she was talking about the five points of calvinism..which the anabaptists are extremely opposed to...nt - sandraDumas/Prov31Sandra 9:56 May 25 (1)
- Yes, bad joke I guess :-/ nt - karenciavo 12:12 May 25 (0)
It involves doctrinal differences among the Mennonites. R&S sits on the more conservative side of the scale. nt - GVA 9:09 May 25 (0)
Re: karenciavo ****what is a "5 pointer"??? (in your response below) nt - Kate in CA 8:04 May 25 (5)
- I know where you live :-) I thought you were going to FPEA :blush: nt - karenciavo 12:10 May 25 (4)
  - O.K., I just checked your blog and you are at FPEA, I'm not crazy 8-) Is this a different Kate in CA? nt - karenciavo 12:18 May 25 (3)
    - I guess I must be a different Kate....I don't even kow what FPEA is .nt - Kate in CA 14:22 May 25 (2)
      - know**nt - Kate in CA 14:31 May 25 (1)
        
        Just FYI, there's a Kate CA who's been posting for some time; you might want to add something to your name or tweak it a little so no one gets you confused. (And Kate CA *is* a five point Calvinist, if I'm not mistaken, LOL!) nt - Jill, OK in VA 17:01 May 25 (0)

rhondabee....I have another question for you regarding Abeka novels... - Diana in OR 7:43 May 25 (1)

Well... - rhondabee 12:19 May 25 (0)

Biology-A Self-Teaching Guide--Anyone using this? - KJ 7:40 May 25 (0)

Carson's Basic History of the US - opinions?? ages?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:39 May 25 (2)

I think it's high school level. - Beth in TN 8:37 May 25 (1)
- We used them in high school more - Delbra 9:49 May 25 (0)

When dd8 does the CW Aesop narration, she tells me the story almost exactly as written. sm - Kimber 7:25 May 25 (3)

I asked about that this year...earlier in the year....m - Pensguys 7:34 May 25 (1)
- Thank you so much. nt - Kimber 7:44 May 25 (0)
I always enjoy their own words... retelling me the story... I look for details (sm) - LisaWA 7:28 May 25 (0)

come to an AIM chat about classical homeschooling now... more inside - Pam L 7:14 May 25 (0)

I need physics suggestions for 9 yr ds. TIA! nt! - Rose in Canada 7:11 May 25 (4)

I'm looking at noeoscience.com and would love others opinions too... - Debbie in BC 8:51 May 25 (0)
How about Real Science 4 Kids Level I Physics? - Laura in China 7:56 May 25 (1)
- This looks great but it's important to note, used "as is" it is only a 10 week course nt - Chris in CA 9:46 May 25 (0)
That's a good ageand science topic for kits! Ones we liked for physics... - Lori D. 7:42 May 25 (0)

Any suggestions for a bible curriculum/study for 6th and 4th grade? (m) - Janine 7:11 May 25 (12)

Grapevine Studies is very good for chronological study. m - profmom 11:46 May 25 (0)
Other great options are Studying God's Word by CLP or Rod and Staff 5... - Tami 9:09 May 25 (1)
- Yes, Rod & Staff would be my other recommendation, grade5 would be great nt - Chris in CA 9:26 May 25 (0)
We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages with 8 & 10 yo dss. nt - MeganP 7:25 May 25 (5)
- Re: We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages with 8 & 10 yo dss. nt - Jessica 7:29 May 25 (4)
  - Re: We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages with 8 & 10 yo dss. nt - MeganP 14:53 May 25 (0)
  - Re: We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages with 8 & 10 yo dss. nt - MeganP 7:32 May 25 (2)
    - Re: We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages with 8 & 10 yo dss. nt - Janine 7:43 May 25 (1)
      - There seems to be a lot of that going on lately! ;-) - nutmeg 16:35 May 25 (0)
Do you want to keep them together? nt - Chris in CA 7:22 May 25 (2)
- Yes, I'd like to keep both together, I'd also like our 5 yo to listen in... (nt) - Jessica 7:27 May 25 (1)
  - Bible Study for All Ages is great for that tn - Chris in CA 7:31 May 25 (0)

Start with Rod & Staff English 2 or 3?(m) - Amy 7:03 May 25 (5)

I did FLL with dd in 2nd grade ...then went to R&S 3 in 3rd grade ..... - LindaO 17:08 May 25 (0)
Perhaps you might consider Shurley Grammar just for the first year... - Charlotte 10:06 May 25 (0)
Well, either would work but - MIch elle 8:09 May 25 (2)
- Re: Well, either would work but - Amy 9:13 May 25 (1)
  - No, I haven't yet - MIch elle 12:17 May 25 (0)

Math U See - is this "babyish" for older kids? (m) - Mel 6:51 May 25 (5)

I'm using it with an 8th and a 6th grader. They love it, lots of review, not babyish at all. nt - Needleroozer 18:46 May 25 (0)
I'm using it with my 5th & 6th grader and I don't think it's babyish at all in the upper levels..... - Christy in CO 7:25 May 25 (0)
My eldest excelled child did Saxon, then in 7th did MUS Advanced - Dooley 7:23 May 25 (0)
Re: Math U See - is this "babyish" for older kids? (m) - Des 7:14 May 25 (0)
For kids who are strong in math, my experience is - Jodi-FL 6:57 May 25 (0)

Do mathusee users score poorly on standardized tests?....i ordered this and now i'm concerned based on some reviews that i've read....nt - Lottie J. 6:44 May 25 (10)

My 2nd grader scored on grade level but I did supplement for time,money, weights and measurement. nt - Kisa in CA 19:16 May 25 (0)
Please don't be concerned - Sue in St Pete 14:31 May 25 (0)
Here's my experience... - Sue in St Pete 14:24 May 25 (0)
My boys have to take the IOWA test yearly(required by state). they both test very well on their math.nt - Gloria 10:11 May 25 (0)
This is often an issue in the early elementary grades due to the scope and sequence of MUS - m - StaceyinLA 7:19 May 25 (3)
- Stacey, a question for you... - Donna A. 7:39 May 25 (2)
  - Not Stacey, but I know the answer to this one :) - JanOH 7:58 May 25 (1)
    - Thank you! (nt) - Donna A. 8:47 May 25 (0)
Can you share the links? - CED 6:51 May 25 (0)
Lottie - Des 6:50 May 25 (0)

Is there a short and sweet book of spelling rules? - d4pw in So.FLA 6:41 May 25 (4)

Re: Is there a short and sweet book of spelling rules? - Robin 9:32 May 25 (0)
Several options! - OhElizabeth 7:41 May 25 (2)
- I just ordered . . . - Kristine out of lurking 10:32 May 25 (1)
  - Good for you! It's on my wish list too! :) - OhElizabeth 12:33 May 25 (0)

Trying again - for Bravewriter users . . . - lisa 6:32 May 25 (4)

I received an e-mail from Julie... - Laura in VA 17:17 May 25 (1)
- Oh good. I'm going to wait. nt - Michelle T 19:10 May 25 (0)
I bet the new version will be worth the wait with the extras! nt - Bula Mama 13:35 May 25 (0)
you could try emailing Julie or posting to her blog - Jodi-FL 6:53 May 25 (0)

My Wise Grammar Book...anyone using it yet? - captuhura 6:27 May 25 (6)

I've been using it for a few weeks now (m) - LBC 8:20 May 25 (4)
- Re: I've been using it for a few weeks now (m) - captuhura 10:38 May 25 (0)
- So how does this change how you were using SWR before? (more) - Heather in VA 8:34 May 25 (1)
  - To answer your questions... - LBC 13:56 May 25 (0)
- Here's a link to one discussion (link only) - LBC 8:29 May 25 (0)
Oooh! Mine just arrived in the mail! I'll let you know what I think after I look at it! nt - KIN 7:49 May 25 (0)

Can someone tell me how many list words there are in SWO A? TIA! nm - BarbinTN 6:27 May 25 (2)

Re: Can someone tell me how many list words there are in SWO A? TIA! nm - Allison TX 8:51 May 25 (1)
- THANKS ALLISON! That's just what I needed to know! Blessings nm - BarbinTN 8:58 May 25 (0)

Is there a video Bible curriculum out there? - rsmofga 6:26 May 25 (2)

We have the betty lukens felt set along with ... - M&M 17:31 May 25 (0)
While this is by no means a curriculum, - Dawn K 6:37 May 25 (0)

Where is the best place to buy "Bible Study Guide for All Ages" with the newest activity pages?(nt) - Tami 6:25 May 25 (4)

Thanks, gals. It's on its way.(nt) - Tami 10:06 May 25 (0)
I ordered from Rainbow Recouse and just requested in my order ... - KIN 7:20 May 25 (1)
- I tried doing that by phone, and the RR operator was rude. I'm ordering from the publisher!(nt) - Tami 9:40 May 25 (0)
I bought directly from them at www.biblestudyguide.com - Chris in CA 6:51 May 25 (0)

Which Latin program to take or should I try one at all? - Laura in WI 6:22 May 25 (11)

Im new to this subject, but have you looked at (inside0 - LisaWA 7:42 May 25 (6)
- Do you already have LRTEG.... - Heather in VA 8:47 May 25 (4)
  - Link inside for comparison chart.. - LisaWA 9:20 May 25 (1)
    - Wow...neat chart! Thanks! nt - Laura in WI 12:53 May 25 (0)
  - From what I have herd from the others who - LisaWA 9:17 May 25 (1)
    - Don't apologize for spelling mistakes... - Heather in VA 9:30 May 25 (0)
- Comparison chart link inside! - LisaWA 7:44 May 25 (0)
Wow... - Tami 6:46 May 25 (0)
My ds will use, I think, Latin Road to English Grammar... - Linda in NM 6:41 May 25 (2)
- Probably a combination of reasons... - Laura in WI 7:37 May 25 (1)
  - Thanks...I've been researching this morning, and... - Linda in NM 8:06 May 25 (0)

I need math suggestions for a 4.5yo...(m) - Lil3 6:18 May 25 (12)

we stared MUS Primer at 4.5 and it's been great (with virtually no prep needed) (nt) - SM 18:20 May 25 (0)
Right Start A ... so much fun, and your olders can play the games with her. (more) - Julie in AK 14:53 May 25 (0)
Prof B - you could use it with all your kids (in fact, with the CD, the 8yo could teach the 4.5 yo for review/practice, giving you one on one time wiht the 6yo). very simple and easy to use. nt. - Jc in ON 13:58 May 25 (1)
- There is a link in the above post. nt. - JCin ON 13:58 May 25 (0)
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and ideas. Now I just have to peruse the books and sites listed and make a decision! (nt) - Lil3 11:37 May 25 (0)
if you have access to Scholastic book club they have tons of easy cheap math games for that age...m - Ann in WA 10:54 May 25 (0)
You might consider using Cuisenaire rods and Mathematics Made Meaningful (which is *not* Making Math Meaningful).... - Ellie 10:19 May 25 (0)
Kumon Workbooks. Also....m - prov31Sandra 9:59 May 25 (0)
Book suggestions from www.livingmath.net nt - oakmom 7:19 May 25 (0)
Family Math - Dawn K 6:40 May 25 (2)
- Here's another one: - Dawn K 6:46 May 25 (1)
  - Sorry, posted last one under wrong question - Dawn K 6:55 May 25 (0)

Where's the cheapest place to buy Typing Tutor Deluxe and...(m) - Lil3 6:12 May 25 (5)

Thanks. I'm off to Timberdoodle to place an order. (nt) - Lil3 11:38 May 25 (0)
I bought the version that Timberdoodle sells for $10.00 and am very happy with it. nt - LIF 7:13 May 25 (3)
- Ditto - we LOVE this! nt - StaceyinLA 7:20 May 25 (2)
  - Double Ditto : ) nt - Chris in CA 7:23 May 25 (1)
    - Can I say tripple? or maybe Me three? :) LOL Love Timberdoodle... ...tn - LisaWA 7:30 May 25 (0)

Magic Wand, about writing... - Lana in TX 6:07 May 25 (1)

I think I've decided... - Magic Wand 8:18 May 25 (0)

Has anyone ever used, Create! A Sketchbook and Journal? - paradise 5:56 May 25 (0)

Anyone know where I can find timed math practice tests?.... - Jacklyn 5:52 May 25 (3)

Here's another one - Dawn K 6:56 May 25 (1)
- Thanks, Dawn K. You're a wealth of info! nt - Jacklyn 10:04 May 25 (0)
Here - Dawn K 6:43 May 25 (0)

Anyone used SRA Math Explorations and Applications? - Michelle in WI 5:45 May 25 (11)

I did--my younger just finished the 6th grade book. I'm kind of sad we're done with them - Maverick 8:28 May 25 (6)
- Re: I did--my younger just finished the 6th grade book. I'm kind of sad we're done with them - Michelle in WI 13:29 May 25 (4)
  - Well, you're sure to like it since your name is Michelle, lol - Maverick, fka Michele T. in WA 14:35 May 25 (3)
    - Re: Well, you're sure to like it since your name is Michelle, lol - Michelle in WI 17:44 May 25 (1)
      - I'm glad you found the stuff you want. I really think you're going to love this program. - Maverick 18:21 May 25 (0)
    - I also meant to say - Maverick 14:47 May 25 (0)
- Ack! Sorry about the typos. nt - Maverick 11:29 May 25 (0)
I do.... - Michelle in AL 6:51 May 25 (3)
- Re: I do.... - Michelle in WI 13:34 May 25 (2)
  - Re: I do.... - Michelle in AL 15:03 May 25 (1)
    - Re: I do.... - Michelle in WI 17:48 May 25 (0)

Its FINAL! Our 1st Grade plans... - 10Acres 5:21 May 25 (1)

Good for you! I hope you have a great year! nt - profmom 11:03 May 25 (0)

Going to the library (m) - Scarlett 5:17 May 25 (15)

Mr. Popper's Penguins and Kildee House are 2 of our favorites. nt - Maxine in Wa 11:27 May 25 (0)
Here are some from Ambleside... - Tami 6:21 May 25 (1)
- Nice list--thanks! (nt) - Scarlett 6:45 May 25 (0)
Trumpet of the Swan is what you're thinking of...it's my 6 year old's all-time favorite; we've read through it 3 times already. I love it too! nt - samba 5:49 May 25 (4)
- Re: Trumpet of the Swan That's it! Thanks! (nt) - Scarlett 6:41 May 25 (0)
- This is my sons favorite book. We have read it 3 or 4 times too! (nt) - Pat in MI 6:39 May 25 (0)
- just finished listening to this with 5 & 7dds and we all loved it! nt - Andrea in MA 5:55 May 25 (1)
  - I actually have sons, not dds! nt - Andrea in MA 6:36 May 25 (0)
"The Wheel on the School" Meindert de Jong nt - Hallie 5:44 May 25 (2)
- Yup--and dd is reading "Along Came a Dog" by the same author and LOVES it.(nt) - Tami 5:58 May 25 (0)
- We're reading this right now and like it!! nt - OhElizabeth 5:45 May 25 (0)
I read the Little House books to my 4 boys and they enjoyed them. nft - Cindy in FL. 5:32 May 25 (1)
- Do you remember what age they were? (nt) - Scarlett 5:34 May 25 (0)
re: Farmer Boy could be an option if you want to do Little House. (more) - katie4 5:25 May 25 (1)
- Farmer Boy is a good idea...(m) - Scarlett 5:33 May 25 (0)

Do you think Sonlight Core 1 would burn us out on Ancient History (more)? - Joy 5:16 May 25 (3)

I loved SL Core 1! - Debra in CO 6:01 May 25 (2)
- Re: I loved SL Core 1! - Joy 9:39 May 25 (1)
  - We did do some extra stuff - Debra in CO 13:01 May 25 (0)

How many rules does Apples Spelling teach?... - MI Mom 4:45 May 25 (2)

Re: How many rules does Apples Spelling teach?... - Maverick 8:11 May 25 (1)
- Thank you! - MI Mom 18:05 May 25 (0)

Where can I find a list of books used in the Artner's guide to American history? Thanks. nt - Bells 4:42 May 25 (2)

I can give you a basic list... - LisaNY 5:03 May 25 (1)
- Thank you - that helps a lot. Nice bunch of books. nt - Bells 11:57 May 25 (0)

Abeka Math: Is this considered spiral, mastery, or what? Also, how does it compare to R&S? TIA! nt - rhondabee 4:42 May 25 (3)

It's spiral..........m - DianeJM 6:17 May 25 (2)
- TY! Did you use the Abeka Lesson Plans - or just wing it? ... - rhondabee 12:30 May 25 (1)
  - I use the lesson plans...........m - DianeJM 19:47 May 25 (0)

What is the difference between the New Spelling Power and the old edition?... - MI Mom 4:38 May 25 (2)

Re: What is the difference between the New Spelling Power and the old edition?... - Sheila in OK 13:33 May 25 (1)
- Thank you! nt - MI Mom 18:15 May 25 (0)

After years of Speech my son still struggles with the *r, s and z* sounds. Is ther any way that I can learn to help him with error correction (m) - Alexandra 4:32 May 25 (7)

I had this problem as a child as well and was in speech therapy up through 4th grade..... - Christy in CO 7:30 May 25 (0)
How old is he? I'm a speech therapist...(m) - Lil3 5:01 May 25 (5)
- Re: How old is he? I'm a speech therapist...(m) - MeganP 7:38 May 25 (1)
  - It sounds like what we call a lateral lisp...(m) - Lil3 19:12 May 25 (0)
- Re: How old is he? I'm a speech therapist...(m) - ann 6:21 May 25 (1)
  - This sounds like the vocalic-r sound...(m) - Lil3 19:20 May 25 (0)
- Re: How old is he? I'm a speech therapist...(m) - ann 6:20 May 25 (0)

Mom2Three, I had a ? for you down below in my Apples post. nm - Mel in Ga. 4:27 May 25 (2)

vocabulary - mom2three 10:50 May 25 (1)
- Thanks for the info and the link. I'm going to check it out :) nm - Mel in Ga. 15:40 May 25 (0)

DS got his first Karate patch last night - is there a "right" way to sew these on or any tricks? - one_l_michele 4:26 May 25 (1)

it's worth it to get clear thread - Jodi-FL 6:56 May 25 (0)

Can anyone compare Teaching Textbooks Algebra to Saxon or MUS?.. - Pat in MI 4:25 May 25 (6)

Thanks Des, Claire and Stacey! So, if I may ask, which program do you choose and why? - Pat in MI 7:40 May 25 (1)
- I chose MUS - Des 8:11 May 25 (0)
I don't think there is a comparison between TT/Saxon - m - StaceyinLA 7:25 May 25 (0)
High school algebra is pretty standardized, so these all teach the same topics. - Claire 6:27 May 25 (0)
I'm not sure - Des 6:22 May 25 (0)
TT vs. Saxon, pretty please? nt - paradise 5:42 May 25 (0)

Does latin for children have the children memorize anything... - MI Mom 4:24 May 25 (1)

There are maxims (sayings) most weeks and The Apostles' Creed is in the back of Primer A. nt - karenciavo 5:11 May 25 (0)

I purchased Classical Writing maybe 3 years ago... - MI Mom 4:19 May 25 (3)

I did the same thing... bought it when it first came out.. and - LisaWA 7:55 May 25 (0)
You downloaded the Core Guide... - LisaNY 5:06 May 25 (1)
- Me too. Later, I ordered the workbooks (m) - Pam in MA 6:17 May 25 (0)

Anyone read the Latin-Centered Curriculum from Memoria Press? Opinions? - Katie 2:54 May 25 (18)

It answered some nagging doubts I've had... - Laurie 7:46 May 25 (0)
I read it, and I'm still not convinced..... - WTMindy 6:30 May 25 (4)
- Does it differ from Climbing Parnassus in anything else besides writing style? (m) - Wendy 6:44 May 25 (2)
  - Well, from what I remember about CP.... - WTMindy 6:51 May 25 (1)
    - I read the excerpt on Memoria Press. Curiosity fuels another purchase though. Thanks! nt - Wendy 12:41 May 25 (0)
- Hey - email me when you are ready to sell it... - Heather in VA 6:43 May 25 (0)
I'm really liking it....m - Pensguys 6:16 May 25 (0)
Could someone please give me just a brief idea of what a LCC looks like? I'm in the dark here. Thanks. nt - Jackie in WY 5:26 May 25 (3)
- Here's a link to Memoria Press...where you can also read an excerpt...(link) - VH in MN 7:09 May 25 (0)
- I'm probably not the best person to answer this... - Debra in CO 5:56 May 25 (1)
  - Thank you Jackie, this helps -nt - Kathie in Va 6:07 May 25 (0)
I'm working through it. I love it. It's encouraging... - Debra in CO 5:10 May 25 (0)
Yup......I feel inspired by it..... - Peela 3:38 May 25 (4)
- Peela... - LisaNY 5:10 May 25 (1)
  - mmm....good question... - Peela 18:18 May 25 (0)
- "differences between neo classical and classical here" - CED 3:53 May 25 (1)
  - see Debra's post above :) nt - Peela 18:22 May 25 (0)
I just finished it... - GVA 3:33 May 25 (0)

What are the easiest worthwhile ancient texts to read? - Laura in China 2:16 May 25 (2)

I've heard the Vulgate is easier than most.(nt) - Tami 13:17 May 25 (0)
12 Caesars is wonderful... - Dooley 7:26 May 25 (0)

Profmom or KPzz - about Sword Fighting (m) - sbs 23:39 May 24 (2)

I found a pdf sample here... (link inside) - profmom 6:39 May 25 (1)
- Thanks! I don't know why it didn't work last night! - I should have just gone to bed LOL! (nt) - sbs 7:08 May 25 (0)

Mom2three - about Character Building For Families (m) - sbs 22:05 May 24 (2)

The link is inside.. - mom2three 22:08 May 24 (1)
- Thanks! This is exactly what I needed! (nt) - sbs 23:04 May 24 (0)

Saxon Math 54 Question new edition vs. 2nd edition - AjaMom 21:54 May 24 (2)

The newer book actually isn't designed as a workbook.....m - Julieofsardis 22:36 May 24 (1)
- Thank you! - AjaMom 23:38 May 24 (0)

Has anyone ordering from the Anabaptist Book store had problems getting a response to their e-mails regarding an order? nt - Kate in CA 21:47 May 24 (9)

Re: Has anyone ordering from the Anabaptist Book store had problems getting a response to their e-mails regarding an order? nt - MeganP 7:48 May 25 (0)
Try ordering from Milestone Ministries (link inside). - Cathi in San Diego 6:14 May 25 (1)
- Oops! The link didn't "stick." I'll try again. (m) - Cathi in San Diego 6:15 May 25 (0)
Re: Has anyone ordering from the Anabaptist Book store had problems getting a response to their e-mails regarding an order? nt - We order R&S from Milestone Ministries. Link inside. 6:12 May 25 (0)
No problems when I ordered last year. I received my order quickly, too. (nt) - Lil3 4:56 May 25 (0)
Never again. They were extremely slow and didn't communicate the first time I ordered from them, and now always order direct from R&S nt - GVA 3:35 May 25 (1)
- Yep, totally agree. Anabaptist is NOT Rod and Staff, but - Carol 4:29 May 25 (0)
Maybe they know you are a 5 pointer ;-D Have fun in FL! nt - karenciavo 3:07 May 25 (0)
I have ordered several times and have never had any problems... - amy jo @ FL 22:18 May 24 (0)

My dd/8 is begging to do ETC workbooks. She reads really well but thinks her little sister is having fun with these and wants them too...(m) - d4pw in So.FLA 21:11 May 24 (8)

Thank you both for posting - I am going to test her and then start her out. I appreciate the info re: ETC 4. nt - d4pw in So.FLA 21:26 May 24 (3)
- The placement test might be more expensive that just buying the books... - CED 5:31 May 25 (2)
  - Thanks!!! nt - d4pw in So.FLA 19:02 May 25 (0)
  - Thanks for posting --- this was helpful to me too. nt - profmom 6:42 May 25 (0)
ETC Placement test link..... - saved1112 21:19 May 24 (1)
- There's also a scope and sequence on their website. nt - saved1112 8:00 May 25 (0)
Well, she'll find them pretty easy, but I wouldn't start below book 4. However, book 4 is the hardest (syllabication) so you may want to leave it 'til last and start in book 5. nt - FlockOfSillies (fka Brenda FOS) 21:19 May 24 (1)
- I agree bk 4 is toughest! We're in it now and it's taking us longer than any others...nt - Ann in WA 22:35 May 24 (0)

Should my child have completed OPGTR by the time she begins first grade? nt. - AudreyOH 21:10 May 24 (6)

Just a "ditto" to what everyone else is saying... - Debbie in Plano 7:20 May 25 (0)
My son is nine and will be finishing in a few weeks.nt -