K-8 Curriculum Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 04 (0)

Anyone use or have opinions about Math Mammoth from WP? Thks! - Wendy in AK 22:42 Jun 4 (0)

abbeyej: I noticed in your post below... - TarponGirl 22:20 Jun 4 (0)

Is Rod and Staff a good math program? - Judy 22:14 Jun 4 (1)

Yes, very solid. How old is/are your dc? <nt> - TarponGirl 22:21 Jun 4 (0)

How do you like Artistic Pursuits Grades 4-6 Book 1? - Magic Wand 22:12 Jun 4 (0)

Ria! You've spoken about Prentice Hall middle/junior high school science texts for - Carmen & Co. 21:48 Jun 4 (0)

Right Start Math to Saxon (question) - Dawn K 21:37 Jun 4 (0)

Can anyone explain to me what the VP history teacher guides actually consist of? TIA nt - RAS in Oh 21:19 Jun 4 (2)

The usual format is... - OhElizabeth 22:13 Jun 4 (0)
They have some teacher notes, quizzes, activity sheets...stuff like that. nt - Kelli in TN 21:26 Jun 4 (0)

also, how do you do SG only few days/week? - betsy 21:13 Jun 4 (1)

Are you writing about Shurley Grammar? nt - mom2fourboys 22:20 Jun 4 (0)

skip grammar? VP explorers-1815 and SOTW history - betsy 21:02 Jun 4 (0)

Sorry but what is AG, MOH, VOS, and CHOW - Felicia 20:58 Jun 4 (7)

thanks so much :) - Felicia 21:35 Jun 4 (0)
AG - if history it means Activity Guide, if talking about grammar, it's Analytical Grammar. nt - Trivium Academy 21:32 Jun 4 (2)
- Hey Jessica! I was just thinking of you & wondering what you were up to! :) <nt> - TarponGirl 22:25 Jun 4 (1)
  - Ring me tomorrow? nt - Trivium Academy 22:40 Jun 4 (0)
Vos Story Bible. Hey, I posted to you below just now. :) <nt> - TarponGirl 21:17 Jun 4 (0)
CHOW= Child's History of the World by VM Hillyer - hootandflutter 21:15 Jun 4 (0)
MOH, Mystery of History..the only one I know nt - Kristy 21:05 Jun 4 (0)

What logic games and dimensional thinking games are out there besides chess for ages 6, 9 and 12yrs? Thanks nt - MI Mom 20:10 Jun 4 (2)

We like Othello and Blokus nt - nutmeg 21:27 Jun 4 (0)
Look at MindWare.... - TarponGirl 20:16 Jun 4 (0)

All About Spelling: is level 1 an appropriate starting point for an 8 yr old? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:09 Jun 4 (1)

I think it depends on what you've done with him thus far....m - Julieofsardis 20:25 Jun 4 (0)

MUS?? - Dianne- TX 20:07 Jun 4 (1)

RE: MUS (m) - Kate CA 20:24 Jun 4 (0)

Classical Writing: how do the books correlate to age/ grade level? I can never seem to keep this straight! Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:57 Jun 4 (4)

Aesop A is intended for 3rd & up, I believe. You definitely wouldn't want to do it with anyone too much younger, even an excellent student IMO. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:03 Jun 4 (0)
Here's a link to their FAQ page with the age/grade recommendations... - Susan in SoCal 20:03 Jun 4 (2)
- Thank you. Are the books meant to take 2 yrs each?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:07 Jun 4 (1)
  - Aesop and Homer, yes, assuming they are begun at an early age (as shown in the chart that someone linked). (m) - Jackie in AR 20:45 Jun 4 (0)

Spelling for second grade? - Rebecca 19:42 Jun 4 (1)

I just switched to SWR and like it so far! nt - Rhonda in WA 21:48 Jun 4 (0)

Questions about Sonlight - Lisa in Mo 19:39 Jun 4 (3)

Building on what TarponGirl said...(m) - Colleen 20:48 Jun 4 (0)
Core 6... - TarponGirl 20:09 Jun 4 (1)
- Alt Core 6, by the way.... - TarponGirl 20:13 Jun 4 (0)

Can anyone tell me who sells Christ Centered Curriculum or - Missy 19:22 Jun 4 (1)

link inside - Rebecca 19:44 Jun 4 (0)

Ria ,science question for you - hsm 19:05 Jun 4 (0)

SL5- Is it really that good? - ChristyX5 18:34 Jun 4 (3)

In my opinion, no, it's not really that good. (m) - Colleen 22:43 Jun 4 (0)
A large consensus.... - TarponGirl 20:02 Jun 4 (0)
I had never used SL before this year, so can't compare, but (m) - GraceinMD 18:58 Jun 4 (0)

If my 7 yr old completed grade 1 at a grade 4 reading level are we finished with phonics program and progress to grade 3 or will he miss something if we don't do grade 2 which still has a lot of phonics? nt - lynn 18:13 Jun 4 (13)

Take a look at.... - Donna A. 19:09 Jun 4 (0)
This is a good point-I didn't do the 2nd grade phonics either-can I ask a question .. - sherylinarctic 18:48 Jun 4 (1)
- His last evaluation in PS he was off the charts at 3.9-4.3 nt - lynn 23:08 Jun 4 (0)
I'm not sure how to answer that --- - Dawn K 18:40 Jun 4 (0)
Some of us never did a phonics program in the first place, lol (m) - Ria 18:30 Jun 4 (0)
I had a similar thought about my son... - Wendy in NY 18:26 Jun 4 (0)
What do you mean by "completed grade 1"? What curricum are you using? - Tracie in TX 18:20 Jun 4 (1)
- Uh, that should say that I would NOT make him do more boring worksheets! I sounded like an advocate of torture. nt - Tracie in TX 18:24 Jun 4 (0)
I wouldn't do a 2nd grade phonics program. He'll cover more phonics as you do spelling. nt - abbeyej 18:16 Jun 4 (3)
- That's what we did. After 100EL we started SWO-A. DD also reads aloud each day which helps on many levels. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:19 Jun 4 (0)
- yep. nt - Ria 18:30 Jun 4 (0)
- Thank you. That's what I thought. nt - lynn 18:21 Jun 4 (0)
Wow that's wordy. Does it make sense? nt - lynn 18:13 Jun 4 (0)

Thanks to all who responded to CW Aesop grammar question....I've a question regarding any religious content in Harvey's - Norine 17:51 Jun 4 (1)

Re: Thanks to all who responded to CW Aesop grammar question....I've a question regarding any religious content in Harvey's - Carolyn in MN 19:25 Jun 4 (0)

Hey Colleen...thanks for your input -also have Question about SWR.. - Colleen in NS 17:13 Jun 4 (5)

Can I safely assume you're talking to a different Colleen? : ) (nt) - Colleen 17:52 Jun 4 (1)
- Sorry about that-Colleen in NS-the East Coast :) nt - Sherylinarctic 18:28 Jun 4 (0)
Re: Hey Colleen...thanks for your input -also have Question about SWR.. - captuhura 17:49 Jun 4 (2)
- Hi there.. - Sherylinarctic 18:16 Jun 4 (1)
  - Re: Hi there.. - captuhura 18:40 Jun 4 (0)

Ugh - SOTW, VP, MOH, TOG...I am about to give up completely (m) - Laurie in VA 16:54 Jun 4 (48)

VP doesn't 'officially start their history/card program until... - Mommy Newsom in NC 21:39 Jun 4 (0)
My 4 and 6 yo love VP, they aren't as excited about SOTW. Just adding to your confusion! nt - Staci in WA 20:26 Jun 4 (0)
Ditto staying with SOTW and Vos.... - Heather in WI 19:51 Jun 4 (0)
Can you stand one more simple option? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 19:33 Jun 4 (0)
May I take this space to simply ask what isTOG? thanks! nt - rebecca 19:05 Jun 4 (1)
- Tapestry of Grace nt - Shannon 19:07 Jun 4 (0)
I wouldn't rule out MFW based on reading level... - Donna T. 19:05 Jun 4 (5)
- Really? Anyone else with the same thoughts? I'd *love* to put MFW in as a serious contender!!! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:09 Jun 4 (3)
  - I'd agree with Donna. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:19 Jun 4 (1)
    - Also, like you mentioned below, you don't want to go *too* far ahead for her. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:22 Jun 4 (0)
  - Yes! I just read your post below... - Donna A. 19:16 Jun 4 (0)
- whoops... should have added, or math level... - Donna T. 19:08 Jun 4 (0)
I did your plan #1, SOTW with Vos Bible. We survived ...... - nutmeg 18:25 Jun 4 (1)
- TY for the reminder! Breathe...breathe...(n/t) - Laurie in VA 19:08 Jun 4 (0)
You're right, it doesn't have to be stressful, especially when your children are so young. (m) - Colleen 18:00 Jun 4 (1)
- My oldest is a huge history buff already! (m) - Laurie in VA 19:06 Jun 4 (0)
Just wanted to say that the Vos Bible is beautiful!! m - profmom 17:58 Jun 4 (1)
- TY so much! We just did a year of BFIAR followed by a year of FIAR. (m) - Laurie in VA 18:59 Jun 4 (0)
Well, I am certainly no expert here but I too have - BarbinTN 17:56 Jun 4 (5)
- I got similar advice from her (and she's right). I am going to give myself 3 more days to sort all of this through and then I am ordering *something*! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:56 Jun 4 (0)
- Speaking of spines... - profmom 18:01 Jun 4 (3)
  - Thanks, I love chasing new rabbit trails:o) nm - BarbinTN 20:55 Jun 4 (0)
  - Ooooh - ty! I'll have to check that out ASAP. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:55 Jun 4 (1)
    - link only inside - profmom 19:59 Jun 4 (0)
Don't stress about this at 5 & 3, they will enjoy anything. Read, do some crafts and enjoy your little people. (m) - Tammyla 17:49 Jun 4 (1)
- TY for the reminder! I guess the world won't come crashing down if whatever I choose doesn't work, LOL! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:53 Jun 4 (0)
What about My Father's World? (nt) - Donna A. 17:32 Jun 4 (2)
- As I posted below to Crystal, it doesn't look like it will work for my DD (sadly, as I can tell it is a great program). TY, anyhow! n/t - Laurie in VA 18:49 Jun 4 (0)
- Yes! MFW 1st grade sounds perfect for you. NM - Polly 18:18 Jun 4 (0)
Three years into this history cycle thing...this is what I'd do.... - Staci in FL 17:25 Jun 4 (1)
- Thanks, Staci! I just joined a week or so ago and am soaking up all of the *wonderful* info over there! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:46 Jun 4 (0)
Biblioplan Ancients weaves Bible history, Israel's history, Roman and New Testament History... - Jean in CA 17:23 Jun 4 (1)
- TY! I considered Biblioplan Ancients and scrapped it b/c I though it was mainly a reading list/schedule. My DD truly needs hands-on stuff, and Mama needs someone to tell her how to do it, LOL! I may have to look at that again, however. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:45 Jun 4 (0)
Laurie, would you like to do SOTW with Vos, but you are worried just reading a bible story would be "boring," or... - Chris in VA 17:19 Jun 4 (1)
- Now this is sounding interesting! (m) - Laurie in VA 18:42 Jun 4 (0)
This isn't a lifetime committment :-) - Tracie in TX 17:18 Jun 4 (1)
- I agree with the AH! We have been doing CLP's American People and Nation this year and plan to use History for Little Pilgrims next (we plan to do light AH in the years DDs aren't formally studying it. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 18:39 Jun 4 (0)
Laurie, you don't have to decide for more than this one year. (m) - Trivium Academy 17:09 Jun 4 (2)
- Yes, that's why I thought about VP, as DD reads above grade level, but as someone pointed out the other day (m) - Laurie in VA 18:35 Jun 4 (0)
- BTW, we have added VP's History cards to SOTW and we love it. - Trivium Academy 17:31 Jun 4 (0)
let me add to the mix - crystal 17:01 Jun 4 (5)
- Actually TOG is written for all grades at each stage of the trivium from lower grammar to rhetoric. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:23 Jun 4 (0)
- I have always heard such great things about MFW, but (m) - Laurie in VA 18:09 Jun 4 (1)
  - MFW math & LA are separate and reading at grade level can be easily added with the Book Basket concept. Exploring Cultures and Countries may be just perfect for your dd. <nt> - TarponGirl 20:25 Jun 4 (0)
- Re: let me add to the mix - Truthquest - Kris 17:06 Jun 4 (1)
  - OOOH!! I really like Truthquest! Same reasons here.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 17:10 Jun 4 (0)
SOTW w/ VP cards only... more inside. - LNC 17:01 Jun 4 (1)
- TY - I have considered doing that as DD is pretty excited about the cards. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 17:58 Jun 4 (0)

Thanks to everyone for your input on my post yesterday. .. - sherylinarctic 16:46 Jun 4 (1)

Sheryl, you really don't need to feel intimidated, I promise. - momof7 19:26 Jun 4 (0)

knowledgeboxcentral is having another sale... - LisaWA 16:18 Jun 4 (2)

Cool! I just got the Apologia Swimming Creatures Lapbook CD's. We have the Flying Creatures lapbooks and love them! Thanks! nt - flpeggy 18:28 Jun 4 (0)
They also just finished the Astronomy lap book for Apologia.... nt - LisaWA 16:19 Jun 4 (0)

Jamestown replica, free download from Homeschool in the Woods (Amy Pak) - Paula H 16:02 Jun 4 (4)

Thanks! I love her stuff. nt - mom2abcd 21:53 Jun 4 (0)
I just saw this today! I wish I would have had this a few months ago.... it looks great! nt - LisaWA 16:16 Jun 4 (2)
- Don't kick yourself. It's brand new; it didn't exist a few months ago. nt - Paula H 16:33 Jun 4 (1)
  - LOL! I know... but it would have been so great! not kicking myself to hard... small bruise... nt - LisaWA 20:59 Jun 4 (0)

BECKY, your Apologia question from below - Paula H 16:01 Jun 4 (0)

mommyfaithe, thanks so much for your detailed response to my post below........ - hopscotch 14:58 Jun 4 (3)

Oh, about SOTW/ CHOW etc.... - Mommyfaithe 20:05 Jun 4 (0)
Glad I could help...some answers to your ??'s - Mommyfaithe 18:59 Jun 4 (1)
- Wonderful! I may just take the plunge. Thank you! nm - hopscotch 20:10 Jun 4 (0)

Does Right Start level D cover all of fractions and percents? - KidsHappen 14:45 Jun 4 (7)

As far as decimals go, I thought it did extensive decimal work in E. nt - Pensguys 21:22 Jun 4 (0)
It doesn't. My dd recently finished level E and it never quite got into... - Magic Wand 15:47 Jun 4 (4)
- So, refresh my memory, what did you decide to after level E? nt - Karie 17:11 Jun 4 (3)
  - Well... - Magic Wand 20:10 Jun 4 (2)
    - What am I going to use? That's the million dollar question for a lot of us right now! .... - Karie 20:17 Jun 4 (1)
      - I'm finding that the scope and sequences of programs vary so widely - Magic Wand 21:11 Jun 4 (0)
No. Look at level E but then it doesn't cover all of fractions either. nt - Pensguys 15:23 Jun 4 (0)

anyone use Jump In! writing program for their middle schooler? - Kelley 14:41 Jun 4 (2)

I haven't used it yet but here's a review I wrote recently after buying it: - Pegasus 14:49 Jun 4 (1)
- Thanks for your great synopsis.... - Kelley 15:31 Jun 4 (0)

I'll try over here since I'm not getting any bites on the HS board! Grammar question: Rod & Staff and Analytical Grammar - Hoggirl 14:34 Jun 4 (2)

so your son is 5th grade?.... - Peela 17:56 Jun 4 (1)
- yes, I wasn't thinking of using it next year (more) THANK YOU! - Hoggirl 19:09 Jun 4 (0)

No one has gotten burned lately on Sale/Swap, right? I'm looking to buy some bigger ticket items over there, so I'm just checking first! Thanks! nt - MamaPapa 14:31 Jun 4 (4)

My new approach is to ask for a picture of the items. On big ticket, I absolutely would. And make sure they actually post on the boards. nt - OhElizabeth 20:42 Jun 4 (0)
Still waiting for item bought in early May. nt - Patricia in ATL 20:25 Jun 4 (0)
I did get my $40 back after almost 2 months from the women in Georgia - nt - Coffee Bean (formerly Janet) 17:46 Jun 4 (0)
The item I thought I was scammed on finally came (m) - mom2fourboys 16:55 Jun 4 (0)

Anyone have a timeline with only composers and artists? NT - Tammy 14:10 Jun 4 (5)

My timeline pages are divided into different sections. - Rhonda in TX 15:46 Jun 4 (0)
Here's a classical composer timeline... - Trivium Academy 14:34 Jun 4 (3)
- Okay, there's not one unless you buy a World History timeline that includes art and music but... - Trivium Academy 15:08 Jun 4 (2)
  - Have you seen this one? - captuhura 17:47 Jun 4 (0)
  - I should have said, "of what I could find". : ) nt - Trivium Academy 15:26 Jun 4 (0)

Anyone planning on attending the SETHSA conference in Houston this weekend? nt - Allison TX 13:59 Jun 4 (3)

I'd like to attend the shopping-only time Sat. afternoon... - Karen K. in TX 14:24 Jun 4 (2)
- Re: I'd like to attend the shopping-only time Sat. afternoon... - Allison TX 15:39 Jun 4 (1)
  - I don't have much more to buy for next year... - Karen K. in TX 16:38 Jun 4 (0)

How important is it to you that your child's homeschool records are maintained by an accredited school (more and long) - StacyTea 13:42 Jun 4 (13)

I am planning on using exams instead of accreditation - Laura in China 17:15 Jun 4 (1)
- I think the issue with the OP is that she wants her child... - SPH 20:46 Jun 4 (0)
I am in CA too, and I thought... - SPH 15:51 Jun 4 (0)
There are no guarantees that *any* public high school will accept *any* credits... - Ellie 15:46 Jun 4 (1)
- Let me also say this... - Ellie 21:40 Jun 4 (0)
If you want to send him to high school, I think it is a huge issue. - momof7 14:07 Jun 4 (0)
High schools in CA tend to take no unaccredited credits -- and I mean regional accreditation. And even with that, they school - Lh 14:04 Jun 4 (3)
- Well this can vary, but it is completely up to the school what they wish to transfer in :-) NT - LH 18:51 Jun 4 (2)
  - Ok...I am confused. Are LH and Lh 2 different people or the same one? - momof7 19:29 Jun 4 (1)
    - The source is the same. I'm not sure why she's replying to herself here, though. : ) (nt) - Colleen 22:31 Jun 4 (0)
I know there are some Charter School programs in CA... - Mama Owl 13:57 Jun 4 (1)
- Not all charter schools are accredited though . . and not all have UC- approved courses so . . . - Lh 14:06 Jun 4 (0)
It wouldn't matter at all to me until high school. Then I'd want it. nt - Ria 13:44 Jun 4 (0)

WP AS1&AS2 Vs. Sonlight 3&4 - momof5 13:34 Jun 4 (7)

Have you seen the... - OhElizabeth 20:49 Jun 4 (1)
- do you have a link to the history traveler CDs? thanks nt - Ann in WA 22:03 Jun 4 (0)
Largely a matter of prefence, and we prefer Sonlight...(m) - Colleen 16:09 Jun 4 (0)
They are for different learning styles.... - siloam 14:50 Jun 4 (0)
Let me preface this with.... - TarponGirl 14:02 Jun 4 (0)
WP has ideas and extras, but no commentary in their IGs (m) - StacyTea 13:47 Jun 4 (0)
WP has hands-on craft projects scheduled. Sonlight (AFAIK) is just reading and discussing. - hootandflutter 13:39 Jun 4 (0)

SOS Spanish - Cindi D 13:32 Jun 4 (0)

Laura in China pls send young readers list - TXMomof2 13:11 Jun 4 (1)

I sent you an email (nt) - Laura in China 17:12 Jun 4 (0)

Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test - BoilerHorn 12:57 Jun 4 (1)

Re: Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test - erica 15:06 Jun 4 (0)

Can Anyone Compare Trisms (history makers) with some of the other courses available? - mama Owl 11:38 Jun 4 (0)

Middle School math ??? - Largo Tina 11:11 Jun 4 (7)

Went from SM6B directly into Dolciani's Mathematics: Structure & Method. . . - Carmen & CO. 21:21 Jun 4 (0)
Went from SM6B directly into Dolciani's Mathematics: Structure & Method. . . - Carmen & CO. 21:21 Jun 4 (0)
If you do a search for my name in curriculum, you will find a review of Russian Math which we will use after my dd finishes 6B in the fall. nt - jeri 14:44 Jun 4 (0)
there are lots of good high school math programs - momof7 14:18 Jun 4 (0)
My oldest is using NEM 1... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:04 Jun 4 (1)
- Well, mine tested into pre-calc on the CC placement tests after 2/3 of NEM2... - Nan in Mass 16:02 Jun 4 (0)
My oldest moved on to Lial's BCM...(m) - Colleen 12:26 Jun 4 (0)

Need Suggestions for Self-Directed Program for 8th Grader (m) - Susan 11:05 Jun 4 (10)

Oak Meadow, K-12, or Memoria Press' new online academy. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:23 Jun 4 (0)
How about Laurel Springs? It's distance learning with teachers. We have a few friends doing it. nt - Heather in VA 20:17 Jun 4 (0)
Calvert is written to the student at that level. I'm not sure if it's completely - CactusPair 17:45 Jun 4 (0)
Bob Jones Home Sat would be ideal.(nt) - Tami 16:41 Jun 4 (0)
Alpha Omega Lifepacs (workbooks) or Switched on School House if he likes working on the Computer. (nt) - Mel 13:06 Jun 4 (0)
I have a nephew who did Abeka on DVD for a couple of years and it worked well. Both of his parents worked ft. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:31 Jun 4 (0)
She could look at Keystone (M) - Ria 11:42 Jun 4 (0)
Might Switched On Schoolhouse be a good fit for this? nt - Kelli in TN 11:31 Jun 4 (0)
Are there any cyber charter schools available? nt - Ria 11:06 Jun 4 (1)
- We hardly have actual SCHOOLS down here at this point lol - no cyber charter (nm) - Susan 11:18 Jun 4 (0)

NEED OPINIONS ON THE ROBINSON CURRICULUM! - Janet. M. 10:51 Jun 4 (6)

I saw a positive write up on RC on the general board. You might hop over there and do a search. NT - SPH 21:44 Jun 4 (0)
It sounds very attractive, but I know it wouldn't work for my children... - Nan in Mass 16:05 Jun 4 (0)
I Have this program. I do not recommend it for Prek-3rd grade but its good overall for higher grades - MamaOwl 12:49 Jun 4 (0)
Yuck...more - Jayne 11:20 Jun 4 (1)
- LOL, Jayne! I like a woman who speaks her mind! - Ria 11:43 Jun 4 (0)
I have considered using RS........ - hopscotch 11:10 Jun 4 (0)

Horizons Math - dd took readiness test & I have a question... - Mel 10:45 Jun 4 (5)

Thanks so much for your responses - I guess I will go w/ level 2 like you suggested. :0) nt - mel 11:51 Jun 4 (0)
I think you might be better off going where she placed, cutting out excess problems, and doing two lessons a day... - abbeyej 11:22 Jun 4 (3)
- I agree, too. 2 of my children have completed more than a single grade level in a year. - momof7 13:35 Jun 4 (1)
  - Oops....that should have been finished 6th in 4th. - momof7 13:37 Jun 4 (0)
- I agree... - Kelli in TN 11:30 Jun 4 (0)

English for the Thoughtful Child - Rosy 10:37 Jun 4 (3)

It is my understanding that 2 is meant to follow 1 so the concepts should be a bit more advanced & building on Volume 1. You may as well take a look at it when it comes, Volume 1 is very basic. <nt> - TarponGirl 13:24 Jun 4 (2)
- Re: It is my understanding that 2 is meant to follow 1 so the concepts should be a bit more advanced & building on Volume 1. You may as well take a look at it when it comes, Volume 1 is very basic. <nt> - Rosy 13:40 Jun 4 (1)
  - If you think the content is okay, you should be all good. :) <nt> - TarponGirl 14:12 Jun 4 (0)

RightStart Math: What are the product cards? - KimM 10:19 Jun 4 (1)

The product cards are the blue cards. You use these for skip counting. I store them in the skip counting envelopes. nt - Karie 11:09 Jun 4 (0)

BJUP HomeSat: Is it really a lot of trouble? Is recording really necessary if I have 4 children? Would we have to be on their schedule, instead of taking time off when we want? Someone please help! (more) - Libby in Texas :) 9:51 Jun 4 (6)

I use HomeSat - Cindyg 20:10 Jun 4 (0)
I think you have a few things mixed up... - momof10 11:09 Jun 4 (1)
- Thanks! So funny but I didn't mean to say I was literally going to have to... - Libby in Texas :) 16:38 Jun 4 (0)
Several issues... - GVA 10:42 Jun 4 (1)
- Thanks again...but I'm not planning on using HomeSat for all my subjects... - Libby in Texas :) 16:44 Jun 4 (0)
You have to record - Shari 10:28 Jun 4 (0)

LLATL, Sonlight, or other? Please help. I have a struggling reader and am at a loss. - Felicia 9:47 Jun 4 (18)

Felecia.... - TarponGirl 13:46 Jun 4 (4)
- Re: Felecia.... - Felicia 19:45 Jun 4 (1)
  - Hey, no worries... :) - TarponGirl 21:15 Jun 4 (0)
- I agree- Well done! I was about to write the same thing since I have spent 3 weeks breaking down the program. - Classic Mom 18:20 Jun 4 (0)
- Sorry, should read: Felicia. <nt> - TarponGirl 14:15 Jun 4 (0)
I think I made this sound more dire than it is. :) sorry - Felicia 10:47 Jun 4 (2)
- Ahhhhh. Good to hear! (m) - Ria 11:08 Jun 4 (1)
  - My 6th garder improved so much on her SAT reading scores this year and I think it was largely due to SL and maturity. nt - Laura R (FL) 19:37 Jun 4 (0)
I agree... - GVA 10:17 Jun 4 (0)
With a child of that age... - Ria 10:05 Jun 4 (8)
- Ria, I had a question for you. - Felicia 10:58 Jun 4 (7)
  - I hope you're being facitious when you say you've been losing sleep over this...(m) - Colleen 12:35 Jun 4 (4)
    - Do you have nothing better to do - - Leone 12:45 Jun 4 (3)
      - Colleen's post was right on target, and I completely agree (m) - Ria 12:55 Jun 4 (1)
        
        I agree. Colleen offered some very constructive and helpful thoughts. nm - LisaNY 16:38 Jun 4 (0)
      - Not at the moment. What about you? (nt) - Colleen 12:48 Jun 4 (0)
  - I think you've got a great plan (m) - Ria 11:11 Jun 4 (1)
    - Re: I think you've got a great plan (m) - Felicia 19:58 Jun 4 (0)

Has anyone used the Connected Mathematics 2 by Prentice Hall for grades 6-8? ..nt - Francie in CA 9:43 Jun 4 (2)

Haven't used it but (m) - EKS 15:21 Jun 4 (1)
- That is why I ask. The schools in Washington State have adopted this math and it is supposed to solve everything. (m) - Francie in CA 20:26 Jun 4 (0)

Those in a state who wants to see US History yearly (M) - one_l_michele 9:43 Jun 4 (1)

is this for NY? - Peek a Boo 12:45 Jun 4 (0)

Abbeyej & others following an LCC approach to learning (esp. w/ younger kiddos)... - Virginia Heather 9:23 Jun 4 (3)

We do the grammar in CW, and that plus Latin is more than enough. However (m) - Stephanie not in TX 10:41 Jun 4 (1)
- Agreeing with you and adding... (m) - Debra in TX 12:00 Jun 4 (0)
I would have a hard time letting go of the R & S too. Maybe you could just do it orally or only do 5 problems a day? nt - Kimandtheboys 10:14 Jun 4 (0)

Am I right in thinking that no one on these boards uses or likes Lamb's Book of Art? more - SLB 8:53 Jun 4 (12)

Thanks everyone. nt - SLB 18:52 Jun 4 (0)
we have Barry Stebbing come out every other year for a three day art class with our children. - Cathy in IL 18:48 Jun 4 (0)
Sorry! Will start using Baby Lamb in a couple of months! nt - Reya 17:08 Jun 4 (0)
We have I Can Do All Things and like it a lot! nt - KLA 17:08 Jun 4 (0)
I purchased it, looked at it, stewed over it... then sold it. I moved onto Atelier and LOVE it! link inside.. - Tina in WA 12:57 Jun 4 (0)
I bought it and hated it. Sorry. (nt) - Heather in WI 12:26 Jun 4 (2)
- That's okay! This is what I want to hear. Why did you hate it? nt - SLB 13:20 Jun 4 (1)
  - Oops! I just realized it was the "Baby Lambs" one by the same author.. - Heather in WI 13:41 Jun 4 (0)
I have the Baby Lambs Book of Art - dd likes it a lot, I think it's a good program - nt - Yvette in CA 11:34 Jun 4 (0)
We use it... - Midwet Momma 9:11 Jun 4 (2)
- Raising my hand here, too... - Deb in PA 9:28 Jun 4 (1)
  - I've used several of Barry Stebbing's art books and we've - momof10 11:10 Jun 4 (0)

Singapore Math sold by Sonlight - I noticed SL includes the Key to Series in their kit with Singapore math.... - Christy in CO 8:48 Jun 4 (2)

I have both these programs....I don't think SL schedules them, but - Laurel in CA 8:54 Jun 4 (1)
- Same here. (m) - Colleen 12:21 Jun 4 (0)

Questions about Sonlight History - Teresa May 8:41 Jun 4 (2)

Yes, chronological; yes there's a book about Columbus - Laurel in CA 8:55 Jun 4 (0)
They definitely cover Christopher Columbus. Pedro's Journal is one of their readers (m) - LisaNY 8:54 Jun 4 (0)

More TOG questions, future planning help needed - Debbie B 8:37 Jun 4 (3)

We just finished year 4 - Barb 11:54 Jun 4 (0)
I would not skip Year One. I would probably condense Years 3 & 4. nt - karenciavo 9:05 Jun 4 (1)
- I'd agree...you could do that for her only and split the years for the others. nt - Largo Tina 11:33 Jun 4 (0)

CBD Code anyone? Thx. Wendy nt. - wendy m 8:18 Jun 4 (4)

Try this one... - All4Him 9:34 Jun 4 (3)
- Thanks so much!! : ) Off to order! nt. - wendy m 9:44 Jun 4 (2)
  - Let us know if it works, OK? nt - mom2abcd 11:47 Jun 4 (1)
    - Yes, it works. I just used it on my purchase this afternoon. (nt) - Mel 14:00 Jun 4 (0)

A few more questions about Right Start Math - Dawn K 8:18 Jun 4 (2)

Sure! - OhElizabeth 8:23 Jun 4 (1)
- Thanks so much! I don't want to buy less than would be best, but neither do I want to over-buy, you know? - Dawn K 8:30 Jun 4 (0)

Home Schooling-Online Tutoring..what subject home school mothers have the - Ian Kabristante 7:46 Jun 4 (1)

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Would someone please tell me the ISBN's for the latest editions of Guerber Middle Ages and Renaissance? I am trying to buy them used and this would help. Thanks!nt - Mandyd 7:24 Jun 4 (1)

I have The Story of the Middle Ages. It does not have an ISBN, but it is the 2002 3rd edition, which may not be the latest edition. (nt) - Beth in Central TX 15:30 Jun 4 (0)

united streaming people, please help - Shelly in IL 6:59 Jun 4 (2)

I asked them that JUST today! - Cindyg 20:13 Jun 4 (0)
Call their customer service. nt - MIch elle 10:40 Jun 4 (0)

What do I do for math and reading? My first grader didn't make it through the material this year. - Holly in N NV 6:56 Jun 4 (7)

You are doing a great job!!! Good for you not to feel the pressure to finish it all and making sure you acheive mastery and comprehension. I would stick with what you have and work through it. It'll all even out in the end,some years he'll sail through stuff and others will be like this. You are laying a firm foundation!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 8:21 Jun 4 (0)
Couple things... - OhElizabeth 8:18 Jun 4 (1)
- Oh, the tyranny of the whiners.... - Holly in N NV 16:10 Jun 4 (0)
My first thought is simply to continue with what you've been doing and finish it whatever time it takes you... - abbeyej 7:20 Jun 4 (1)
- I'm not really sure why we have had problems. - Holly in N NV 7:54 Jun 4 (0)
My oldest took 1.5 years to move through BJU 1st grade, then we started 2nd. I was thankful I didn't have to go by a calendar or keep up with a class. That's the beauty of homeschooling. nt - Kimandtheboys 7:06 Jun 4 (0)
Have you decided you don't want to use the second half of your BJU first grade? (nt) - Laura in China 6:58 Jun 4 (0)

TOG vs. Ambleside? - r 6:54 Jun 4 (9)

Dc are 10 & 11. Just about finished with BiblioPlan Ancients and lots of AO for science. We are more literature based teaching and less traditional Classical approach. From theTOG website it looks like you do SO much work, am I mistaken? Please give me you 2-cents worth and answer any questions I forgot to ask. thanks!!! nt - r 10:32 Jun 4 (2)
- well - Largo Tina 11:23 Jun 4 (1)
  - Thanks Tina, I like rambling! How many years have you used TOG and may I ask the grades of your children while you have used it. nt - r 12:34 Jun 4 (0)
Good question... - Mommyfaithe 10:17 Jun 4 (0)
what ages are we talking?... - JanaNC 10:14 Jun 4 (0)
TOG gives a lot more "helps" along the way, and is well suited for older kids. - Patty in WA 10:11 Jun 4 (3)
- Patty, I was hoping to see your name on the TOG threads. (m) - GraceinMD 13:16 Jun 4 (2)
  - Grace, I live just south of Frederick, and I'm doing TOG Year 1 with a 10-year-old next year.... - Rebecca in VA 15:43 Jun 4 (1)
    - Ooooo. You'll hold my hand?! :) Email me if you get a chance in the next few days, please! (nt) - GraceinMD 15:56 Jun 4 (0)

Piano and Theory for Elementary Students? (m) - Linda (Australia) 6:39 Jun 4 (3)

Re: Piano and Theory for Elementary Students? (m) - Betty R. 12:56 Jun 4 (0)
Often seen recommended here: Alfred, Bastien, Schaum. All three have theory & note speller books. nt - BarbaraL in OK 12:23 Jun 4 (0)
My dd has been taking Piano for 4 years and the - Fay up North 6:41 Jun 4 (0)

I know there's a select few that may be able to answer but does anyone know if Editions Retz are sold in the US at all? - Trivium Academy 6:12 Jun 4 (5)

A suggestion, Have you tried getting them from Amazon / Canada, that might be cheaper shipping. nt - Fay up North 6:39 Jun 4 (4)
- I'll keep looking but the titles... - Trivium Academy 6:57 Jun 4 (3)
  - Did you try Renaudbray.com ? - CLeo Qc 6:59 Jun 4 (2)
    - Re: Did you try Renaudbray.com ? - Trivium Academy 7:25 Jun 4 (1)
      - They don't have a catalog - cleo Qc 8:34 Jun 4 (0)

Science- Abeka or BJU - Suzy 5:43 Jun 4 (7)

the only thing that turned me off A Beka for science was - Peek a Boo 12:53 Jun 4 (1)
- LOL, I'd have to ask the folks at Answers in Genesis about that one! (nt) - Donna A. 15:15 Jun 4 (0)
Both are tough at the high school level... - GVA 8:03 Jun 4 (1)
- I have the Abeka 9th grade Physical Science Text... - Lisa in VA 8:44 Jun 4 (0)
I would love to know about this also, especially Abeka??(nt) - Pat in MI 6:54 Jun 4 (2)
- Re: I would love to know about this also, especially Abeka??(nt) - Suzy 9:20 Jun 4 (1)
  - Thank you for the comparison... - Pat in MI 15:02 Jun 4 (0)

Latin Prep...from Galore Park....questions..... - Tammy 5:31 Jun 4 (6)

Hello - some answers - Laura in China 6:35 Jun 4 (5)
- A couple more..... - Melissa B 7:01 Jun 4 (0)
- Thanks Laura....and one more question... - Tammy 6:58 Jun 4 (3)
  - The pound is very strong at the moment - Laura in China 7:01 Jun 4 (2)
    - Laura....have you used their science books?... - Tammy 7:28 Jun 4 (1)
      - I did have a look - Laura in China 8:00 Jun 4 (0)

What do you use for 3rd year grammar? (m) - All4one 5:17 Jun 4 (10)

For third grade I used....(m) - Regena in KY 19:34 Jun 4 (0)
I've used BJU but am switching to Growing with Grammar nt - HollyDay 15:00 Jun 4 (0)
BJU English 3. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 13:04 Jun 4 (0)
Switching to ABeka - Sebastian (a lady) 11:34 Jun 4 (0)
R&S English 4, which I purchase used. (nt) - Colleen 8:01 Jun 4 (0)
Rod & Staff is what we used -- I think we got it from Milestone Ministries (?) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:25 Jun 4 (0)
We use R&S, buy from ebay nt - nutmeg 6:30 Jun 4 (0)
I'm going to use Growing with Grammar for 3rd nt - HollyDay 5:30 Jun 4 (2)
- We used GWG and dd liked it very much. We'll probably use GWG 4 as well. nm - hopscotch 12:11 Jun 4 (0)
- we use GWG, too. so far, so good. :) nt - earlybird mom 7:53 Jun 4 (0)

What are your favorite US History units, books, curriculum, resources for elementary? nt - one_l_michele 5:05 Jun 4 (4)

This is the first time I've used SOTW for early modern and modern periods....(m) - Regena in KY 19:37 Jun 4 (0)
I'm planning to use... - OhElizabeth 10:10 Jun 4 (1)
- What are CSOA's and COFA's? nt - one_l_michele 10:43 Jun 4 (0)
We use My Father's World, which includes several books we already owned. Some of those are... - Donna A. 8:27 Jun 4 (0)

WP American History 1 or 2... any cons? Is spine right for targeted ages? Please share. nt - angela&4boys 4:30 Jun 4 (3)

Well, not having a great experience with AS 2..... - Michelle T 10:47 Jun 4 (0)
AS doesn't really have a spine text.... - siloam 10:46 Jun 4 (0)
There are a couple books I plan to replace, but over all (m) - SnowWhite (Jennifer C) 10:11 Jun 4 (0)

Fay Up North... - Jana(NC) 3:31 Jun 4 (1)

Never mind... I found it after searching the old boards. Thanks anyway! nt - Jana(NC) 3:54 Jun 4 (0)

Herodotus - 7th grade? Good or bad idea and why? (m) - Kate CA 23:37 Jun 3 (16)

Kate, my 8th grader read "Stories from Herodotus" and "Stories of the Persian Wars" both by Church. nt - karenciavo 8:25 Jun 4 (1)
- Karen - are you talking about "Stories of the East from Herodotus"? (m) - Kate CA 14:22 Jun 4 (0)
Oh my goodness, the thougth of having to read it now, as an adult, makes me cringe. Can't fathom forcing it on a 7th grader. Excerpts, perhaps, as someone else suggested? (nt) - Colleen 7:42 Jun 4 (1)
- LOL!! I love that about you - I never wonder what you are thinking. :+) (m) - Kate CA 18:22 Jun 4 (0)
I *think* Highlands Latin School does books 1-3 in 7th as part of their Christian Studies class (I assume Old Testament context?) and then 5-9 in 9th in Classical Studies. I'm not sure what happened to book 4. If you want to see how another school breaks it down. nt - Jami in TX 7:36 Jun 4 (1)
- Thank you, I will check it out. :+) nt - Kate CA 14:23 Jun 4 (0)
I am planning on ds reading it in 7th grade (the upcoming year)... - Tracy in Ky 5:26 Jun 4 (1)
- Yes, what you said does make sense. (m) - Kate CA 14:26 Jun 4 (0)
I'd read excerpts. - Reya 2:16 Jun 4 (0)
I think Herodotus is a must read, as he provides a narrative account of a period of the ancinet world not - Carmen & Co. 0:03 Jun 4 (6)
- Have you read the White version? I am *this* close to buying it because it might work better for us. (m) - Kate CA 14:27 Jun 4 (0)
- Yes, author White does have Boys and Girls Herodotus and Boys and Girls Plutarch. NT - Lh 9:56 Jun 4 (0)
- I don't know that I would do it in the seventh grade but we'll definitely read it... - Myrtle 3:24 Jun 4 (3)
  - You read it in Greek???? Oh, how I wish I knew Greek that well!!! nt - Tracy in Ky 5:29 Jun 4 (2)
    - No, I read the David Grene translation. - Myrtle 5:50 Jun 4 (1)
      - Oh--I misunderstood! lol. nt - Tracy in Ky 6:16 Jun 4 (0)

Not saying we will do this but part of me is wanting to pick a curriculum and let my 10yo work through...m - Michele K 22:59 Jun 3 (55)

Wow! Thanks everyone for your time. I'm going to have to reply tomorrow. nt - Michele K 21:50 Jun 4 (0)
Please understand where you are posting. (m) - Night Elf 15:16 Jun 4 (5)
- There are several well respected people on these boards who are unschooling TWTM... - Nan in Mass 19:56 Jun 4 (0)
- Delight directed schooling is not bashed here. As a matter of fact, here's an article that SWB wrote about this very thing. - Robin in Tx 18:43 Jun 4 (0)
- I disagree and think these comments do this community a disservice. (m) - Colleen 15:31 Jun 4 (2)
  - Hm, nice. Thanks. NT - Night Elf 18:23 Jun 4 (1)
    - You're welcome! I'm more than happy to note the variety represented in this community. : ) (nt) - Colleen 20:42 Jun 4 (0)
We use BJU's Homesat for several subjects... - Melissa in CA 7:35 Jun 4 (1)
- ditto everything she said....love Homesat... - trackmom 20:18 Jun 4 (0)
We switched to K12 to help me stay better organized, as well as to allow - Lisa in VA 7:19 Jun 4 (0)
Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - abbeyej 7:03 Jun 4 (15)
- Re: Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - Julie in Austin 10:45 Jun 4 (1)
  - Re: Maybe you don't need a curriculum so much as a system... - abbeyej 11:24 Jun 4 (0)
- We use two lists/charts too. One for more overview to check the subjects done and - Lh 10:01 Jun 4 (0)
- Homeschool Tracker could work well for this as well. nt - Kelli in TN 9:31 Jun 4 (0)
- Wow! I wish my documents/schedules looked so pretty!! nt - Michele in MN 8:27 Jun 4 (0)
- If you don't have time for the "pretty" factor, a "do the next thing" approach can be as simple as a blank spreadsheet...(m) - Colleen 8:14 Jun 4 (1)
  - This is meant for the original poster. (nt) - Colleen 8:15 Jun 4 (0)
- Cool!! How did you get those images to load like that? nm - LisaNY 7:27 Jun 4 (0)
- Just gotta say -- Abbeyej, you amaze me. Did you do these on excel? nt - Luann in ID 7:16 Jun 4 (6)
  - Those are in Word... - abbeyej 7:26 Jun 4 (5)
    - Well, they *are* beautiful. Thanks. nt - Luann in ID 7:55 Jun 4 (4)
      - My mother used index cards, and those were fine too. But mine are prettier. ;o) nt - abbeyej 7:59 Jun 4 (3)
        
        I'll say! Pretty is important and you got it nailed. - Illinois Owl 17:42 Jun 4 (2)
        
        Can I ask are the boxes tables or borders? How do you get the check boxes? - Illinois Owl 19:03 Jun 4 (1)
        
        I emailed you. :o) nt - abbeyej 19:24 Jun 4 (0)
BJU Homesat might be something... - Pat in MI 6:53 Jun 4 (0)
You know, 'Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum' could be worth looking at..... - Linda (Australia) 6:43 Jun 4 (0)
I think I am misunderstanding you.... - Kelli in TN 6:25 Jun 4 (0)
Children need teachers! - Ria 5:55 Jun 4 (23)
- What exactly is teaching? - Lh 10:08 Jun 4 (10)
  - You know, this question could make a great thread all by itself!.... - Kelli in TN 11:26 Jun 4 (3)
    - my guys learn A LOT from the software and videos we do [m] - Peek a Boo 20:02 Jun 4 (0)
    - I agree, Kelli (m) - RIa 11:46 Jun 4 (0)
    - "...I think this is a great rabbit trail..." someone start a new thread. I'm very interested :-) thanks - Lh 11:45 Jun 4 (0)
  - GROAN ... Mine are, well I guess you could call it creative, enough to think of another way to interpret almost any sentence... - Nan in Mass 10:59 Jun 4 (5)
    - Nan, I am so glad for your presence here... - Peela 18:56 Jun 4 (0)
    - So here is an example... - Nan in Mass 11:46 Jun 4 (3)
      - If I give my ds a wrap-up, he memorizes the string pattern and not the facts nt - Kathy in MD 15:13 Jun 4 (2)
        
        Yup - and my children quickly memorize the order things go in, rather than the info. Ug. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 16:08 Jun 4 (0)
        
        Lol -- that's what I did with those things too. ;o) nt - abbeyej 15:38 Jun 4 (0)
- Ria , pologies for both my last two posts in this thread. (m) - Michele in MN 8:40 Jun 4 (1)
  - I was just thinking that I hope I grow up to be as gracious and grownup as you are some day ;) nm - Nan in Mass 11:00 Jun 4 (0)
- YES!!!! I couldn't agree more. nm - LisaNY 7:25 Jun 4 (0)
- Exactly.... - nutmeg 6:58 Jun 4 (0)
- Gee, Ria....why don't you tell us how you really feel?! - Michele in MN 6:34 Jun 4 (6)
  - That is the *good* thing about this board (m) - LisaNY 8:21 Jun 4 (0)
  - Ya know what? You're right. As an experienced homeschooler of six, two of whom will soon start college, Ria shouldn't share her opinions. How silly of her to think that someone seeking advice on a public homeschooling board might appreciate a variety of input! (nt) - Colleen 8:17 Jun 4 (4)
    - ROTFL!! nt - Ria 8:40 Jun 4 (0)
    - Sorry, ladies and Ria for appearing so combative. (m) - Michele in MN 8:33 Jun 4 (2)
      - (((Michele))) Maybe the question *was* just about a system (m) - LisaNY 8:51 Jun 4 (0)
      - Oh, Michele! I didn't think you were being combative! I laughed! (m) - Ria 8:39 Jun 4 (0)
- I couldn't agree more! You need to meet with your dc and go over what they are reading and prepare to discuss. nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:09 Jun 4 (0)
Sonlight is very scheduled, but it does require a good amount of reading aloud from Mom. nt - OKCyndi 23:35 Jun 3 (0)
Depending on the ages: History Odyssey, Rainbow Science, Chalkdust Math, Winter Promise, Sonlight, Singapore Math. nm - Carmen & Co. 23:03 Jun 3 (0)

Please list ideas of items I can put in boxes and pull out for my 2.5 yo to keep him busy during school hours...m - MI Mom 21:01 Jun 3 (18)

A doctors kit (w/props & a doll), gears set, address labels & old envelopes, junk mail, toddler playmobil toys (nt) - KimM 10:39 Jun 4 (0)
Aw, this thread makes me miss the days of having a wee one in the house! nt - Kelli in TN 6:28 Jun 4 (0)
lace up things, measure up cups, sequencing beads, tangegrams, blocks, nt - HOllyDay 5:32 Jun 4 (0)
My boys have enjoyed (M) - one_l_michele 5:12 Jun 4 (0)
These are great ideas...Anyone else have any ideas...Thanks nt - MI Mom 4:50 Jun 4 (0)
Giant beads and laces, Duplos, a patch of dirt in the back yard. nt - FlockOfSillies 1:28 Jun 4 (0)
I blogged about this not long ago. (m) - Kate CA 23:30 Jun 3 (0)
a friend swears by this (i learned too late to use with my youngest) - kate in seattle 21:43 Jun 3 (1)
- Oh the wedge-its are good - Karen in CO 21:51 Jun 3 (0)
Have you checked Paula's yet? - Paula H 21:40 Jun 3 (1)
- I did the ziploc activities from Paula's Archives for my toddler's "school time." (nt) - Karen K. in TX 13:06 Jun 4 (0)
Puzzles too - Malenki 21:36 Jun 3 (0)
A special group of matchbox cars just for during this time, Aquadoodle Play Mat, a timer... - Trivium Academy 21:24 Jun 3 (0)
Nuts and bolts - Karen in CO 21:12 Jun 3 (0)
Rice box - yvonne in ca 21:10 Jun 3 (2)
- We do the same thing but use dried beans and a smaller box - Malenki 21:35 Jun 3 (1)
  - Have to admit... Even I like running my hand through the different grain bins at the feed stores! :) - yvonne in ca 21:49 Jun 3 (0)

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