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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 May 29 (0)
  • Rhondabee, I (finally) answered you below. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 21:02 May 29 (0)
  • question about CW and Harvey's Grammar - LilyK 20:57 May 29 (1)
  • What are your very fav books to supplement SOTW3 from any source? I'm planning for next year -3 grade - very good reader. I'm overwhelmed by all the options (from SL, VP, WTM, etc) and want to narrow it down. TIA (nt) - Sherri in MI 20:35 May 29 (1)
  • Tina in WA, LisaWA and Mich elle, Thanks for the President resources, they look great :) - Mel in Ga. 20:23 May 29 (1)
  • Tell me your favorite Pre-Algebra program (asking for a friend). nt - Pensguys 20:12 May 29 (2)
  • Lab reports and lab notebooks...any favorite websites or resources for doing these things for the first time with a 7th grader? - Cheryl B in VA 19:47 May 29 (2)
  • sonlight users....how different is Core 3 Instructor's Guide, copyright 2004 from 2006 - Judy 19:38 May 29 (0)
  • Hearts and Hands History Kits - NOT Impressed at all! (m) - Susan 19:20 May 29 (5)
  • Any views on Rainbow Science? nt - Janet. M. 19:08 May 29 (0)
  • Anyone want to share favorite websites for teaching poetry? - molly's mom 19:04 May 29 (0)
  • Debbie in Ausin... Singapore and Abeka post way below nt - Jean in CA 18:44 May 29 (0)
  • I am really happy with all the Science information, I did not know - Fay up North 17:42 May 29 (2)
  • Looking for excellent Literature Program for upper grammar stage! - Lisa 17:40 May 29 (1)
  • Sequencial Spelling vs. All About Spelling - Suzy 17:28 May 29 (4)
  • I'm looking for a book thaat will give us detailed information for history projects..(m) - RhondaM. 17:15 May 29 (8)
  • bju booklinks - longfamily5 17:10 May 29 (1)
  • At the risk of starting another science feud - question for those who don't care for Apologia (for whatever reason)... - Heather in VA 16:16 May 29 (12)
  • What would you use from the Critical Thinking Co for 5th grade.....m - Pensguys 16:14 May 29 (3)
  • Any fun websites or experiments to try for studying earthquakes & volcanoes for children ranging in grades from 2-9? TIA nt. :) - Libby in Texas :) 16:10 May 29 (5)
  • Is there such a thing as Daily Grams for Math?.......more - Lorri 15:27 May 29 (8)
  • Jean in CA -I e-mailed like you asked below re:Understanding Writing. Thanks! nt - Carrie 14:48 May 29 (1)
  • I think my brain is turning into mush...R&S 3 question..thanks.. - sherylinarctic 14:44 May 29 (3)
  • Ready to freak about science...need a great course for 4 kids...3rd, 2nd, 1st, and Kind. - kelWY 14:40 May 29 (14)
  • Elementary science -- looking for geology recommendations - Kristine out of lurking 14:27 May 29 (8)
  • What's the name of the company that sells BJU materials at a slight discount? sm - Jerriann 14:12 May 29 (6)
  • At what age did you start handwriting? DD turns 4 in Sept. Is that too soon? TIA. (nt) - Valerie in Chicago 13:44 May 29 (3)
  • Does the newly revised SOTW2 go with the older TM/ Activity book?? - Mommyfaithe 13:37 May 29 (1)
  • HELP!!! How much writing should an adverage 6 grader do?... - lyn 13:37 May 29 (1)
  • OhElizabeth and others... may I ask, which VP lit guides are you planning on using in the fall? (m) - Virginia Heather 13:19 May 29 (8)
  • Colleen, question from one Sonlighter to another . . . - Momto5girls 13:13 May 29 (6)
  • Ria, what volume(s) of MWS talk about chemistry? nt - Jean in CA 12:58 May 29 (8)
  • Related to the Apologia and Biology thread below, what does anyone think of BJU Biology? Any other recommendations? (nt) - Lori D. 12:56 May 29 (9)
  • If you're using Lightning Lit 8 next year, the Writers' Guild post below might be great for you... (m) - Niebski 12:24 May 29 (0)
  • Omnibus I - Jackie in WY 12:21 May 29 (0)
  • Shari, re: 4th grade curriculum and Drawn Into the Heart of Reading, have you used it and what advice can you give. nt. - T Baer 12:20 May 29 (3)
  • Is there an online or CD-ROM grammar program? Any other way to liven up the written grammar we've been doing? - lovemykids 12:14 May 29 (1)
  • My library has started carrying books on tape in Mp3 format CD's rather than > - Illinois Owl 11:48 May 29 (2)
  • Is there anywhere that i can buy HWT via paypal..beside ebay ??thanks nt - Johanna 11:11 May 29 (6)
  • Can someone help me with Singapore 2A/2B math, I received it today and do not know how to "use" it(m) - CLS 11:07 May 29 (5)
  • What's the verb in this sentence? - yvonne in ca 11:02 May 29 (59)
  • Do I need the teacher guides for the Pathway Readers and workbbooks? - Ann in WA 10:58 May 29 (2)
  • Singapore users, when do you move on to another program? (m) - Laurie in VA 10:56 May 29 (7)
  • Has anyone used McRuffy Language Grade 3?? What did you think?? m... - All4Him 10:45 May 29 (10)
  • 4th curriculum - Maggie 10:34 May 29 (9)
  • RS math card game kit: I can't find the book for sale...any other places I can look beside the sale/swap and homeschoolclassified? - cmn-CA 10:13 May 29 (3)
  • Logic Stage & SOTW - Paul 10:08 May 29 (2)
  • For those of you who use VP History cards. Do you also use...m - lisa in ohio 9:33 May 29 (7)
  • Has anyone used the Scrambled States of America games? - Lostinabook 9:07 May 29 (4)
  • For those with logic-stage kids & older, did you use Mind Benders?... - Karen K. in Texas 8:48 May 29 (18)
  • Unit study on Presidents - Mel in Ga. 8:47 May 29 (4)
  • Calling all science-minded moms, moms of high schoolers, those who have used Apologia's books and anyone else who feels like chiming in... - Heather in MI 8:39 May 29 (76)
  • Please help me finish my curr. orders for next year! Is HWT appropriate for a 4 yo doing preschool and what all do I need to buy- the teacher's manual, wood pieces, etc.? nt - gandpsmommy 8:24 May 29 (11)
  • Is History Odyssey from a Biblical perspective? (m) - liz 8:24 May 29 (3)
  • Has anyone used REAL science? Their history coordinates with SOTW. thanks nt - Amber 8:08 May 29 (1)
  • Does anyone know a computer program that teaches musical notes & names? ... - Shelly in IL 8:06 May 29 (5)
  • Jazz Music. Can Anyone recommend some cd's I can get to introduce me and the kidos to jazz. Thanks - Illinois Owl 7:59 May 29 (2)
  • I'm confused (as usual!) about the Latin One book under discussion a while back. . . - Pam in MA 7:52 May 29 (1)
  • Font of copy work - Asma 7:33 May 29 (1)
  • How do you use the Critical Thinking (book 1 & 2) with your kids?... - WTMindy 7:28 May 29 (18)
  • Washing Virtual Schools...off shoot of topic below about "reimbursement"... - prettybutton 7:26 May 29 (1)
  • Is Rainbow Science new world or old world creation? or? THANKS! <nt> - Pamela 7:16 May 29 (4)
  • Our IOWA results - Fay up North 6:49 May 29 (14)