- Ask on the general board. Someone there had a list recently. nt - lovemykids 0:56 Feb 14
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- Re: Secular or Christian - Reya 18:19 Feb 14
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- TY to Lesley, Catherine, Kimberly, tess at the beach, dangermom, and Karin (m) - Laurie in VA 21:33 Feb 13
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- I'm another Christian using mainly secular materials (m) - Karin 16:20 Feb 13
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- I like a lot of what has been said so far... - dangermom 16:01 Feb 13
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- Re: Secular or Christian - tess at the beach 13:41 Feb 13
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- We use both, although I will be using some sonlight materials in the future (sm) - Kimber 12:45 Feb 13
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- I use a combination. One reason for this is... - Catherine 10:58 Feb 13
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- Re: Secular or Christian - LJ 10:28 Feb 13
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- In addition to what Kay says... - Arch At Home 5:32 Feb 13
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- TY for the post. I am learning a lot from others' viewpoints. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 7:42 Feb 13
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- TY for the post. I am learning a lot from others' viewpoints. (n/t) - Laurie in VA 7:42 Feb 13
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- I go for what I think is the "best", whether it is Christian or not. . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle 1:37 Feb 13
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- TY, Jean - Laurie in VA 7:41 Feb 13
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- TY, Jean - Laurie in VA 7:41 Feb 13
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- Well, I'm a Christian who often prefers secular curriculum... - Kay in Cal 1:04 Feb 13
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- Oops... hit submit and wasn't done yet... they hit it again... message continues: - Kay in Cal 1:12 Feb 13
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- TY - Laurie in VA 7:35 Feb 13
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- TY - Laurie in VA 7:35 Feb 13
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- Oops... hit submit and wasn't done yet... they hit it again... message continues: - Kay in Cal 1:12 Feb 13
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- Well, I'm a Christian who often prefers secular curriculum... - Kay in Cal 1:04 Feb 13
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- I think the eye-hand, large/small muscle activities in this book are excellent (m) - KPzz 8:59 Feb 13
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- How about Rosetta Stone? nm - Nan in Mass 11:09 Feb 12
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- What about Montessori-type activities? - PariSarah in NC 9:10 Feb 12
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- I have a toddler, preschooler, and a first grader... - Arch At Home 7:02 Feb 12
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- Overcoming Achieving - A Simple Plan to Boost Your Kids' Grades and End the Homework Hassles - Michelle in NC 9:19 Feb 11
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- I think it would be difficult to finish without a calculator... - Beth in OH 19:22 Feb 10
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- It depends... - mariedc 2:26 Feb 11
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- It depends... - mariedc 2:26 Feb 11
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- So kids *can* use calculators on SATs and ACTs? Yay! You have made my day! :-) (nt) - LSC 19:02 Feb 10
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- Our 8th grader is taking ACT tomorrow too, with a calculator. He used one on the SAT last year too. - MaryM 13:09 Feb 10
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- Thank you, Mary. Very helpful. May your ds do his very best as well! nt - Sharon in SC 13:28 Feb 10
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- Thank you, Mary. Very helpful. May your ds do his very best as well! nt - Sharon in SC 13:28 Feb 10
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- I'm not quite sure I understand. It sounds like you feel your ds's teacher (more) - jivy 20:31 Feb 14
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- Re: Testing turnout and homeschooling with an infant? - jrtx 8:57 Feb 13
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- a few thoughts on both fronts... - TaraHen 11:22 Feb 11
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- What would be the cons for pushing for the test? - PariSarah in NC 8:42 Feb 11
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- Re: Testing turnout and homeschooling with an infant? - Peggy 7:43 Feb 11
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- homeschooling with an infant? - Stephanie 17:35 Feb 10
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- I also recommend starting with one or two subjects until you get comfortable...(more) - LSC 0:05 Feb 11
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- I also recommend starting with one or two subjects until you get comfortable...(more) - LSC 0:05 Feb 11
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- Homeschooling with an infant..I've done it once and am getting ready to do it again - Mandamom 17:34 Feb 10
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- Re: Testing turnout and homeschooling with an infant? - ribrit 17:21 Feb 10
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- Re: Testing turnout and homeschooling with an infant? - jen4man 14:29 Feb 10
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- We'll be starting CW and dd will type but... - OhElizabeth 15:37 Feb 10
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- Thanks. So far dd loves to write and copy things (m) - Karin 10:29 Feb 11
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- Just to clarify, CW would be for my 7yo. nt - Karin 10:30 Feb 11
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- Just to clarify, CW would be for my 7yo. nt - Karin 10:30 Feb 11
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- Thanks. So far dd loves to write and copy things (m) - Karin 10:29 Feb 11
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- Typing isn't necessary at all... - abbeyej 11:29 Feb 10 (2)
- You mentioned allergies and sleep, but how about... - melissa 20:06 Feb 13
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- Thanks. Yes, I'd like the author's name. nt - Karin 20:15 Feb 14
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- Do you have the author's name?... couldn't find it under that title. nt. - Maury 10:38 Feb 14
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- Thanks. Yes, I'd like the author's name. nt - Karin 20:15 Feb 14
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- For this age, I'm using a lot of NON-text books. - Reya 18:26 Feb 14
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- Geology et al - Debbie 20:42 Feb 11
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- Check out Journey North - LJ 18:11 Feb 10
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- We've avoided textbooks in the younger grades(m) - Eliana 12:54 Feb 10
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- What about Nebel's Elementary Education? - Nancy in PA 11:47 Feb 10
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- ITA! He has a great approach (m) - Sarah CB 21:29 Feb 10
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- ITA! He has a great approach (m) - Sarah CB 21:29 Feb 10
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- I'm putting off buying a science text as long as possible at this point. m - nandmsmom 11:27 Feb 10
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- Re: Rethinking science (again), and why having a pg child causes angst... - Karin 11:18 Feb 10
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- Re: Rethinking science (again), and why having a pg child causes angst... - ribrit 9:55 Feb 10
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- Good luck, Kay. :o) I sure know where you're coming from... - abbeyej 8:48 Feb 10
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- piggybacking What is RS4K? Where can I find it? I have a science nut as well. thanks! nt - nandmsmom 7:30 Feb 10
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- Real Science 4 Kids (m) - Sydney in NJ 8:37 Feb 10
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- Here's the link... - abbeyej 8:35 Feb 10
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- thanks!! - nandmsmom 9:45 Feb 10
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- thanks!! - nandmsmom 9:45 Feb 10
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- Real Science 4 Kids (m) - Sydney in NJ 8:37 Feb 10
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- Take a look at "How the Earth Works" by Michell O'Brien-Palmer... - Arch At Home 6:04 Feb 10
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- That is Michelle. nt - Arch At Home 6:04 Feb 10
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- That is Michelle. nt - Arch At Home 6:04 Feb 10
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- Re: Rethinking science (again), and why having a pg child causes angst... - ribrit 1:20 Feb 10
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- Not at all. My son was doing HS work very early. (nt) - sunshinestatemom 10:01 Feb 11
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- She can take Algebra at home, master it, and then - LH 22:39 Feb 9
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- Depends on the kid and how you define "high school," but . . . - Jenny in Florida 22:36 Feb 9
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- 11 isn't too young for high school work, but it may be too young for distance learning high school.... - Barb F. PA 20:38 Feb 9
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- Our experience, too. (ages 15, 13, 10) nt. - Beth in OH 19:24 Feb 10
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- Our experience, too. (ages 15, 13, 10) nt. - Beth in OH 19:24 Feb 10
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- We just got our copy of CW Aesop last week... - Sydney in NJ 23:44 Feb 9
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- A few thoughts for you... - abbeyej 19:43 Feb 9
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- Thanks for your long answer, that is helpful... - Kay in Cal 20:36 Feb 9
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- Thanks for your long answer, that is helpful... - Kay in Cal 20:36 Feb 9
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- I started my kids on it young, but have found that it works much - frogpond1 19:10 Feb 9
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- Thanks for that idea... May I ask what did you use to teach typing? - Kay in Cal 20:41 Feb 9
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- We use the typing book called Type it - by Duffy - frogpond1 15:18 Feb 10
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- We use the typing book called Type it - by Duffy - frogpond1 15:18 Feb 10
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- Do kids have to type to do CW? nt - Karin 19:16 Feb 9
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- It is very helpful, because they have to revise a lot - frogpond1 15:21 Feb 10
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- It is very helpful, because they have to revise a lot - frogpond1 15:21 Feb 10
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- Thanks for that idea... May I ask what did you use to teach typing? - Kay in Cal 20:41 Feb 9
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- I'm not using it yet.... - Donelda 18:41 Feb 9
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- It's good to know that it works for multiple levels... - Kay in Cal 20:42 Feb 9
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- It's good to know that it works for multiple levels... - Kay in Cal 20:42 Feb 9
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- Re: Natural Speller vs. Spelling Power? - Donelda 18:32 Feb 9
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- Here's a list already at this site (m) - angela in ohio 11:55 Feb 9
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- You do your homework, and still you miss something ;-) - Debbie in Plano 11:02 Feb 11
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- What about SOTW? Thanks! nt - Melissa in MA 15:38 Feb 9
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- The Story of the World /nt - Sydney in NJ 15:48 Feb 9
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- The Story of the World /nt - Sydney in NJ 15:48 Feb 9
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- You do your homework, and still you miss something ;-) - Debbie in Plano 11:02 Feb 11
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- Just an update. - Jenny in Florida 23:32 Feb 12
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- Thanks everyone for the comments- - Kathy in WI 17:13 Feb 9
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- How we handle these issues (m) - Jean in Newcastle 14:38 Feb 9
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- Funny you should ask . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:15 Feb 9
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- Sounds like I've got your son x2... - Kathy in WI 16:53 Feb 9
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- I've often wondered . . . - Jenny in Florida 16:05 Feb 10
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- I've often wondered . . . - Jenny in Florida 16:05 Feb 10
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- Sounds like I've got your son x2... - Kathy in WI 16:53 Feb 9
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- Re: How would you know if hs is wrong for your children? (very long) - ribrit 10:46 Feb 9
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- We actually asked him if he would prefer going back to school... - Kathy in WI 17:04 Feb 9
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- Re: We actually asked him if he would prefer going back to school... - ribrit 18:04 Feb 9
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- Re: We actually asked him if he would prefer going back to school... - ribrit 18:04 Feb 9
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- We actually asked him if he would prefer going back to school... - Kathy in WI 17:04 Feb 9
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- another thought about it... - Catherine 10:43 Feb 9
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- I noticed positive behavior changes when I brought my son home too. Another reason I hate to give up. nt - Kathy in WI 16:56 Feb 9
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- I noticed positive behavior changes when I brought my son home too. Another reason I hate to give up. nt - Kathy in WI 16:56 Feb 9
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- Waldorf experience here... - Catherine 10:37 Feb 9
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- Thanks for the Waldorf input.. - Kathy in WI 16:38 Feb 9 (1)
- I read a great book called "Overcoming Underacheiving" this month... - Michelle in NC 10:07 Feb 9
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- Oh, yes, this is relevant... - Kathy in WI 16:28 Feb 9
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- Oh, yes, this is relevant... - Kathy in WI 16:28 Feb 9
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- Ah, the hating school syndrome, which we have undergone many times (m) - Karin 9:49 Feb 9
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- I never really considered not hsing, but... - Kimber 8:51 Feb 9
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- I'm going through the same thing. - Amy Jo 6:17 Feb 9
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- Oops. Wrong board. (sigh) nt - Elizabeth 15:59 Feb 8
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- Thanks so much for all the input! This has been really helpful! nt - Jean in Newcastle 21:36 Feb 9
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- We do Latin for an hour a day... - Mary in Florida 13:48 Feb 9
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- Here's what we do... - Sydney in NJ 19:39 Feb 8
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- So. . . do the kids have to spell the Latin words correctly from memory? nt. - Jean in Newcastle 16:04 Feb 8
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- We don't do "tests" but are aiming for mastery. So, I allow them to look up things to check them, as long as I can see they're pulling most of it out of their heads. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 23:13 Feb 8
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- That's what I expect. I mark off spelling mistakes on the tests. nt - Sydney in NJ 19:43 Feb 8
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- We don't do "tests" but are aiming for mastery. So, I allow them to look up things to check them, as long as I can see they're pulling most of it out of their heads. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 23:13 Feb 8
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- Different approached for the two kids. - Jenny in Florida 14:56 Feb 8
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- Re: The nitty-gritty on Latin please! (m) - Karin 14:51 Feb 8
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- Given what you've said, it sounds like you consider her to be a 5th grader and absolutely not a 4th grader. So I would administer the 5th grade test. nt - abbeyej 19:14 Feb 7
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- Hope this isn't a stupid question....(m) - Jean in Newcastle 14:33 Feb 7
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- Usually, G&T programs require your kid to take a *special* test, anyway. nt - Patty in WA 20:49 Feb 7
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- Re: Hope this isn't a stupid question....(m) - ribrit 15:09 Feb 7
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- Usually, G&T programs require your kid to take a *special* test, anyway. nt - Patty in WA 20:49 Feb 7
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- If you haven't tested before, order at her grade level. If you have test in the last two years at grade level and got all mid-90th percentiles and higher, I'd test up... - abbeyej 19:59 Feb 6
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- I totally agree with abbeyej. We plan to skip a grade and test this yr. - Nissi 10:51 Feb 7
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- Re: If you haven't tested before, order at her grade level. If you have test in the last two years at grade level and got all mid-90th percentiles and higher, I'd test up... - ribrit 21:53 Feb 6
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- Re: If you haven't tested before, order at her grade level. If you have test in the last two years at grade level and got all mid-90th percentiles and higher, I'd test up... - ribrit 21:39 Feb 6
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- I totally agree with abbeyej. We plan to skip a grade and test this yr. - Nissi 10:51 Feb 7
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- Re: Geography ideas? . . .(m) - Debbie 21:30 Feb 12
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- I did this until 7th and 8th grade... - Nan in Mass 21:47 Feb 7
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- I think the way you cover geography in context is excellent - katilac 18:59 Feb 7
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- We haven't done much, but I have the Uncle Josh's - saw 8:41 Feb 7
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- Re: Geography ideas? . . .(m) - ribrit 19:25 Feb 6
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- Gauging Writing Skills - Karin 13:10 Feb 7
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- Okay, can't spell today. nt - Karinq 13:10 Feb 7
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- Okay, can't spell today. nt - Karinq 13:10 Feb 7
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- maybe it was all that supposed speed-writing ? ? Did you do all the Teacher Book and every workbook page written? - LH 10:38 Feb 7
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- no, and I have no intention of doing it either - ribrit 11:05 Feb 7
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- I understand - and I'm not suggesting you do, but I was just thinking about that person's "surprise/shock" and thought maybe that was her first thought too, "all that speed-writing" :) (which my my first (just my first!) thought too! *what a speed-writer!") NT - LH 12:33 Feb 8
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- LOL. I thought the same thing, my child would never get through that much WRITING in two weeks. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 13:53 Feb 8
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- LOL. I thought the same thing, my child would never get through that much WRITING in two weeks. ;o) nt - Elizabeth 13:53 Feb 8
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- I understand - and I'm not suggesting you do, but I was just thinking about that person's "surprise/shock" and thought maybe that was her first thought too, "all that speed-writing" :) (which my my first (just my first!) thought too! *what a speed-writer!") NT - LH 12:33 Feb 8
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- no, and I have no intention of doing it either - ribrit 11:05 Feb 7
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- I've not been following the boards.... - Elizabeth 9:45 Feb 7
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- Re: I've not been following the boards.... - ribrit 11:02 Feb 7
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- Re: I've not been following the boards.... - ribrit 11:02 Feb 7
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- I doubt it. . . it just sounds like she was genuinely surprised! Just think about how often our kids surprise us - and we're sort of used to them! LOL. nt - Jean in Newcastle 18:15 Feb 6
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- Maybe what you saw was real shock. I'm shocked myself. :o) (sm) - Kimber 18:14 Feb 6
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- Did anyone mention Dolciani ? (NT and running off to read the lower posts too!) - LH 12:35 Feb 8
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- Oops! Just saw the post down below. It's been awhile since I've read this board. (blush) I'll check it out. nt - Elizabeth 20:10 Feb 6
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- Thanks for all the input. - Karin 13:08 Feb 7
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- I used all three with my oldest at 3. They all worked well for us. :o) nt - abbeyej 21:29 Feb 6
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- Re: Explode the Code vs Reading Reflex and a totally separate reading questions - lovemykids 11:32 Feb 6
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- We have found that though ETC can be done alone... - Arch At Home 5:29 Feb 7
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- Re: Explode the Code vs Reading Reflex and a totally separate reading questions - Valerie 21:43 Feb 6
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- We do Explode the Code but it counts as his handwriting. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 17:24 Feb 6
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- We do Explode the Code without writing - Melissa in MA 15:44 Feb 6
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- Thanks. nt - Karin 15:23 Feb 6
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- We have found that though ETC can be done alone... - Arch At Home 5:29 Feb 7
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- Thanks - Nita 22:13 Feb 6
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- Think through what purpose is being served (m) - KPzz 11:59 Feb 6
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- We don't have to give grade levels to the state, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:10 Feb 6
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- Here's the approach that worked for us... - Anne/PA 7:15 Feb 6
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- Just in case anyone else is looking . . . - Jenny in Florida 23:52 Feb 6
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- We used the Usborne World History "Medieval World" book (sm) - Jean in Newcastle 1:52 Feb 6
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- The hardcover is out of print, unfortunately, but I'll see if I can lay my hands on the paperback to look at. Thanks! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 9:50 Feb 6
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- I've got the Kingfisher Medieval World. - Mrs Ives 11:27 Feb 7
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- Thanks, but after running amok at the Book Closeouts site yesterday, I think we're set! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 13:00 Feb 7
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- Thanks, but after running amok at the Book Closeouts site yesterday, I think we're set! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 13:00 Feb 7
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- I've got the Kingfisher Medieval World. - Mrs Ives 11:27 Feb 7
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- The hardcover is out of print, unfortunately, but I'll see if I can lay my hands on the paperback to look at. Thanks! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 9:50 Feb 6
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- I recommend... - Reya 18:36 Feb 14
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- Assimil - Cleo Qc back in the cold 21:33 Feb 6
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- Re: What do you all recommend for languages OTHER than Rosetta Stone, Learnables and/or PowerGlide? - Karin 10:22 Feb 6
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- Thanks! - Melissa in MA 22:09 Feb 6
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- I didn't like Saxon 1 but really enjoyed K when my first was 3. nt - abbeyej 20:20 Feb 6
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- Saxon K is a great gentle start to math... - Arch At Home 5:50 Feb 6
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- I have a friend that uses Saxon K with all her dc at age 3-4. nt - lovemykids 22:09 Feb 5
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- Re: Should I feel any guilt over college? - Reya 18:42 Feb 14
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- We found our college fun in the outing club... - Nan in Mass 22:04 Feb 7
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- No! People who are 18 - 21 are going to find fun no matter where they are! (m) - KPzz 12:07 Feb 6
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- Re: No! People who are 18 - 21 are going to find fun no matter where they are! (m) - Ribrit 17:51 Feb 6
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- Re: No! People who are 18 - 21 are going to find fun no matter where they are! (m) - Ribrit 17:51 Feb 6
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- I would go with my gut... more - lissa 10:56 Feb 6
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- Of course, my 11-year-old things academics ARE fun. - Jenny in Florida 12:05 Feb 6
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- Re: Of course, my 11-year-old things academics ARE fun. - Terri in NY 0:20 Feb 7
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- One can hope! - Jenny in Florida 10:33 Feb 7
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- One can hope! - Jenny in Florida 10:33 Feb 7
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- Absolutely! Your dd sounds like a great kid. I knew I shouldn't have made such an opinion. Point taken! Thanks!:) - lissa 20:26 Feb 6
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- Re: Of course, my 11-year-old things academics ARE fun. - Terri in NY 0:20 Feb 7
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- Of course, my 11-year-old things academics ARE fun. - Jenny in Florida 12:05 Feb 6
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- Well, I too think the point of college is to learn... - Kay in Cal 0:15 Feb 6
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- I must be a fool, but isn't the point of college to learn? - Mrs Ives 19:00 Feb 5
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- My best friend in college was accellerated... - Old Dominion Heather 10:29 Feb 6
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- do you mean that your kids won't 'go away' to college early? because, to me, taking college level classes - katilac 18:57 Feb 7
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- I was struck by one other thing-- - Jenny in Florida 13:37 Feb 6
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- Re: I was struck by one other thing-- - Reya 18:47 Feb 14
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- Re: I was struck by one other thing-- - Reya 18:47 Feb 14
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- My sister was 16 and did fine too. - Cleo Qc 13:29 Feb 6
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- I assume that a field like engineering would be challenging.. - Kimber 17:31 Feb 6
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- Re: I assume that a field like engineering would be challenging.. - Reya 18:48 Feb 14
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- My 2 yo is actually standing on my knees. Sorry for the typo.. nt - Kimber 17:34 Feb 6
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- My 2 yo is actually standing on my knees. Sorry for the typo.. nt - Kimber 17:34 Feb 6
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- My 2 yo is actually standing on my knees. Sorry for the typo.. nt - Kimber 17:34 Feb 6
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- My 2 yo is actually standing on my knees. Sorry for the typo.. nt - Kimber 17:34 Feb 6
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- Re: I assume that a field like engineering would be challenging.. - Reya 18:48 Feb 14
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- I assume that a field like engineering would be challenging.. - Kimber 17:31 Feb 6
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- I was 16, and did fine. - Jenny in Florida 11:51 Feb 6
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- do you mean that your kids won't 'go away' to college early? because, to me, taking college level classes - katilac 18:57 Feb 7
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- Re: I must be a fool, but isn't the point of college to learn? - Ribrit 22:42 Feb 5
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- plus, they can certainly party all they want to when they go to grad school at 18!! /nft - katilac 19:00 Feb 7
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- plus, they can certainly party all they want to when they go to grad school at 18!! /nft - katilac 19:00 Feb 7
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- Not quite in agreement - Cleo Qc 19:48 Feb 5
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- Really? - Jenny in Florida 22:31 Feb 5
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- Re: Really? - Terri in NY 0:11 Feb 6
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- Could that depend on the college? - ribrit 11:10 Feb 6
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- Maybe - Jenny in Florida 11:49 Feb 6
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- Maybe - Jenny in Florida 11:49 Feb 6
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- Oh, I have deep and lasting friendships, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:41 Feb 6
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- Networking will never hold a candle to competence. - Mrs Ives 7:47 Feb 6
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- Depending on the business, I think that 80% figure can be accurate. - lovemykids 10:07 Feb 6
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- Depending on the business, I think that 80% figure can be accurate. - lovemykids 10:07 Feb 6
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- Didn't really network into the ministry, but... - Kay in Cal 0:20 Feb 6
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- Could that depend on the college? - ribrit 11:10 Feb 6
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- Re: Really? - Terri in NY 0:11 Feb 6
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- Really? - Jenny in Florida 22:31 Feb 5
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- My best friend in college was accellerated... - Old Dominion Heather 10:29 Feb 6
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- I guess it depends on the kid(s) and your definition of "fun." - Jenny in Florida 16:15 Feb 5
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- Re: I guess it depends on the kid(s) and your definition of "fun." - ribrit 18:07 Feb 5
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- Re: I guess it depends on the kid(s) and your definition of "fun." - ribrit 18:07 Feb 5
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- We moved to Algebra after 5B (m) - KPzz 12:13 Feb 6
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- Thanks for sharing your experience. I plan to start with Algebra - Nissi 13:00 Feb 6
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- Thanks for sharing your experience. I plan to start with Algebra - Nissi 13:00 Feb 6
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- After looking at Lial's Basic College Math this evening I am wondering if I should just do this after 5B and then move to algebra because it seems to cover all of 6a/6b, negative numbers, statistics and all that Singa pore does not cover. Any thoughts?nt. - Nissi 20:25 Feb 5
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- Can you explain to me about the Algebra question . . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle 12:20 Feb 5
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- Jean - Singapore does do Algebra, but they combine it with...(more) - LSC 19:57 Feb 5
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- I wanted to stop Singapore Math after Level 6 and use an American algebra progam. nt - Nissi 15:59 Feb 5
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- I did the same thing... - Tamara 16:04 Feb 5
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- TT Algebra 1 seems to be just what I was looking for ! Is it as rigorous as Foerster's? - Nissi 19:48 Feb 5
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- What I like about Teaching Textbooks... - Tamara 16:07 Feb 5
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- TT Algebra 1 seems to be just what I was looking for ! Is it as rigorous as Foerster's? - Nissi 19:48 Feb 5
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- I did the same thing... - Tamara 16:04 Feb 5
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- Re: Can you explain to me about the Algebra question . . .(m) - ribrit 12:23 Feb 5
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- Re: Can you explain to me about the Algebra question . . .(m) - ribrit 12:23 Feb 5
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- Jean - Singapore does do Algebra, but they combine it with...(more) - LSC 19:57 Feb 5
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- We are squeezing 6A/6B into our 5A/5B year this year and then - frogpond1 22:24 Feb 4
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- Yes, I am looking at 6A textbook today which a friend lend to me - Nissi 6:22 Feb 5
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- Re: Yes, I am looking at 6A textbook today which a friend lend to me - ribrit 11:56 Feb 5
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- Re: Yes, I am looking at 6A textbook today which a friend lend to me - ribrit 11:56 Feb 5
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- Yes, I am looking at 6A textbook today which a friend lend to me - Nissi 6:22 Feb 5
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- Re: What are my options for Math after Singapore 5A/5B? I am considering - ribrit 11:36 Feb 4
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- Ribrit, If I may ask what are your reasons for choosing Glencoe over others? nt. - Nissi 13:28 Feb 4
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- Re: Ribrit, If I may ask what are your reasons for choosing Glencoe over others? nt. - Ribrit 21:40 Feb 4
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- Thanks. For now, I plan to go on with Singapore 6A/6B.nt. - Nissi 6:30 Feb 5
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- Thanks. For now, I plan to go on with Singapore 6A/6B.nt. - Nissi 6:30 Feb 5
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- Re: Ribrit, If I may ask what are your reasons for choosing Glencoe over others? nt. - Ribrit 21:40 Feb 4
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- Ribrit, If I may ask what are your reasons for choosing Glencoe over others? nt. - Nissi 13:28 Feb 4
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- I haven't heard him speak, but I *love* his books and website! (nt) - Eliana 18:00 Feb 3
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- Re: Skipping the workbook in Singapore Math 4B? - Stephanie 16:31 Feb 4
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- My kids do the opposite, that is, they do the work in the workbooks rather than....(more) - LSC 16:58 Feb 4
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- Re: My kids do the opposite, that is, they do the work in the workbooks rather than....(more) - Stephanie 17:09 Feb 5 (1)
- My kids do the opposite, that is, they do the work in the workbooks rather than....(more) - LSC 16:58 Feb 4
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- Oh no, don't tell me that... - Cleo Qc 20:52 Feb 3
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- Some people do this regularly (sm) - Jean in Newcastle, WA who is really curious about this! 14:13 Feb 3
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- We started LC with dds after they turned 7. They love it. nt - saw 11:23 Feb 4
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- We'll start this fall--he'll be four. nt - Kay in Cal 15:14 Feb 3
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- I started with Latina Christiana when my children were 7 and 9... - Charlotte 14:45 Feb 3
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- We started Spanish at age 5 and Latin at age 6. - Donelda 12:42 Feb 3
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- Ds started Latin at 4... - abbeyej 9:37 Feb 3
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- We started playing around with Latin when my kids were 5 and 8. - Jenny in Florida 8:34 Feb 3
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- we just started... - dangermom 21:19 Feb 2
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- Plans are meant to be broken - Donelda 19:08 Feb 2
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- Thanks! Can you giveme an idea... - nandmsmom 20:14 Feb 2
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- There are many....Perhaps other could list some more ideas. - Donelda 12:35 Feb 3
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- There are many....Perhaps other could list some more ideas. - Donelda 12:35 Feb 3
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- Thanks! Can you giveme an idea... - nandmsmom 20:14 Feb 2
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- Yes. You'll get a handle on it all. And then....your son will keep changing...(more) - LSC 14:17 Feb 2
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- For us... - kytriplets 14:14 Feb 2
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- Good question! - EKS 22:05 Feb 1
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- One other thing (m) - EKS 10:22 Feb 2
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- Re: One other thing (m) - ribrit 11:18 Feb 2
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- Thanks, that really helps. (m) - kytriplets 11:23 Feb 2
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- Thanks, that really helps. (m) - kytriplets 11:23 Feb 2
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- Re: One other thing (m) - ribrit 11:18 Feb 2
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- One other thing (m) - EKS 10:22 Feb 2
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- We aren't even going to CLEP or AP; just straight to Community College - LH 21:19 Feb 2
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- Grade levels can vary by subject and you send her to college when... - Mrs Ives 8:41 Feb 2
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- Well, you don't worry about what grade she's in, and . . . - Jenny in Florida 21:04 Feb 1
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- Thanks everyone! - Melissa in MA 21:25 Feb 1
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- My ds read at 2 without any "pushing", - Kay in Cal 17:36 Feb 1
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- Re: Early, early readers? - nanci 17:35 Feb 1
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- I let our DD run with it...(m) - Mungo 16:53 Feb 1
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- My 3 yo attended a Montessori school where he was allowed to learn at his own rate... - Charlotte 15:02 Feb 1
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- Re: Early, early readers? - jen4man 12:47 Feb 1
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- Re: Early, early readers? - Melissa in MA 20:41 Feb 1
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- Re: Early, early readers? - Melissa in MA 20:41 Feb 1
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- We did when appropriate - LJ 10:28 Feb 1
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- Some children are ready early - Donelda 10:25 Feb 1
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- I offer when I think he's ready. - PariSarah in NC 10:19 Feb 1
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- Just take it as it comes - lovemykids 9:19 Feb 1
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- We waited until the child asked - Cleo Qc back in the cold 9:01 Feb 1
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- Well, it certainly depends on how you define "best" and opinions vary - LH 21:20 Feb 2
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- Thanks for all of the advice... - Kelly in Suwanee, GA 20:43 Feb 1
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- I use RightStart with my dd and am thoroughly pleased... (m) - OhElizabeth 11:20 Feb 1
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- We bailed out of Saxon too. Now we use Spectrum Math until Algebra. - Mrs Ives 9:05 Feb 1
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- I waited overnight to respond... - Charlotte 4:26 Feb 1
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- Re: I waited overnight to respond... - zoe 11:59 Feb 1
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- Personally, I find Singapore easier than Saxon. - Charlotte 15:20 Feb 1
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- Personally, I find Singapore easier than Saxon. - Charlotte 15:20 Feb 1
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- Re: I waited overnight to respond... - zoe 11:59 Feb 1
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- My 1st grader uses singapore (m) - Jean in MI 20:43 Jan 31
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- We switched from Saxon to MUS (m) - EKS 19:36 Jan 31
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- Standard gifted thinking takes 2 approaches: acceleration or depth of knowledge - Mrs Ives 10:09 Feb 1
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- Maybe instead of thinking "homework," - PariSarah in NC 7:31 Feb 1
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- I agree that you're homeschooling her! Let her go as....(more) - LSC 14:10 Jan 31
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- Re: I don't even know how to ask my question about a highly motivated 11yo... - Karin 13:29 Jan 31
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- I suggest telling her she can go as fast as she wants to through the books you have... - Annette in WA 13:07 Jan 31
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- Re: I don't even know how to ask my question about a highly motivated 11yo... - Stephanie 12:40 Jan 31
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- Both my girls could write their names before they could read (m) - Karin 13:33 Jan 31
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- I may be wrong.. - Cleo Qc back in the cold 9:22 Jan 31
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- Thanks all! (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 20:53 Jan 30
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- sounds like my oldest ds - JennW in SoCal 12:35 Jan 30
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- I would trust your gut and figure your ds might have some processing/learning disabilities - Mandamom 12:34 Jan 30
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- Have you looked at www.visualspatial.org?...m. - Maury 6:04 Jan 30
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- You might consider this - lovemykids 21:59 Jan 29
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- I hadn't really thought about SI issues... (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 0:50 Jan 30
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- If coordination is a big problem in general, a PT might help, too. Some do SI. nt - lovemykids 8:37 Jan 30
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- If coordination is a big problem in general, a PT might help, too. Some do SI. nt - lovemykids 8:37 Jan 30
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- I hadn't really thought about SI issues... (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 0:50 Jan 30
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- Re: I would also be interested in answers to this question... - Donna 21:00 Jan 29
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- Some ideas - KPzz 20:54 Jan 29
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- Thanks--the WISC IV is the newly revised one (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 0:46 Jan 30
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- I was going to suggest....(m) - Rhonda 18:32 Jan 30
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- The GDC will interpret IQ test results (m) - EKS 19:36 Jan 30
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- What is the GDC? - Cassie 16:50 Feb 3
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- What is the GDC? - Cassie 16:50 Feb 3
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- The GDC will interpret IQ test results (m) - EKS 19:36 Jan 30
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- Developmental optometrists. nt - lovemykids 8:38 Jan 30
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- I was going to suggest....(m) - Rhonda 18:32 Jan 30
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- Thanks--the WISC IV is the newly revised one (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 0:46 Jan 30
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- Re: I bought Writing Power - Donna 6:52 Jan 29
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- I am looking into Classical Writing. nt - Kimber 20:49 Jan 28
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- I can empathize - Karin 13:40 Jan 31
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- LOL! No advice for you, but my heart goes out to you. [big grin] nt - Mrs Ives 8:37 Jan 30
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- I feel for you... - Susie in CA 10:05 Jan 29
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- What a great imagination! nt - Kimber 0:21 Jan 30
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- You have to save that! Adorable. I liked the part about Daddy's moustache - so sweet. :-)nt - Cindy H. in NC 12:09 Jan 29
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- Multi-levels - Donelda 10:46 Jan 27
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- CW and Writing Strands - LJ 12:22 Jan 27
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- Re: CW and Writing Strands - Donelda 17:41 Jan 27
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- Re: CW and Writing Strands - Donelda 17:41 Jan 27
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- CW and Writing Strands - LJ 12:22 Jan 27
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- Re: spelling lists - Donna 15:43 Jan 26
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- How old is your daughter? Sequential Spelling is great for...(more) - LSC 14:46 Jan 26
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- Is there a program that teaches spelling and grammar through writing? - LJ 14:58 Jan 26
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- I am currently looking into Classical Writing. It looks like a wonderful program that sm - Kimber 21:25 Jan 26
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- Thanks for the link.. - LJ 12:24 Jan 27
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- Thanks for the link.. - LJ 12:24 Jan 27
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- Yes, there are programs like these, but I've never used one, so don't feel qualified to even name names. I'm sure others will have some good suggestions for you. :-) (nt) - LSC 16:02 Jan 26
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- I am currently looking into Classical Writing. It looks like a wonderful program that sm - Kimber 21:25 Jan 26
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- Is there a program that teaches spelling and grammar through writing? - LJ 14:58 Jan 26
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- We like Sequential Spelling. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 14:12 Jan 26
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- That's great!nt - Karin 10:26 Jan 29
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- That's great that he's enjoying it, Cleo! :-) (nt) - LSC 14:41 Jan 26
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- Re: Singapore 4A: this is getting scary... - Ribrit 14:33 Jan 26
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- Amazing how a change of materials can change an attitude, isn't it? nt - lovemykids 11:55 Jan 26
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- That's awesome! - Sarah CB 10:41 Jan 26
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- Forgot to mention a weekly homeschool art class and gym class. nt - Amy in OH 7:11 Jan 26
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- I personally prefer to stick with myths/legends/stories at this age, with no narrations - - do it now, while you have the time to really revel in it! /nft - katilac 19:14 Jan 27
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- We did a lot of coaxing at first. . . - PariSarah in NC 12:04 Jan 26
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- I agree (m) - Karin 8:08 Jan 26
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- I think what you described is perfectly normal, especially for that age. nt - lovemykids 23:03 Jan 25
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- The picture is more than narration enough at this point. If she can "...usually tell (Dad) most of what we discussed..."then by George, that's a narration, too! sm - KJB at Eielson AFB 22:49 Jan 25
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- Re: Narration Not Going Well - Normal? - Nita 22:43 Jan 25
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- Ladies, you have been immensely helpful... - Fran51 19:18 Jan 27
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- I'm one of those Latin+Writing people... - abbeyej 9:05 Jan 27
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- I must say that Abbey is my hero - this is exactly what I'm doing with my 1st grader... - Heather in VA 22:52 Jan 28
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- I must say that Abbey is my hero - this is exactly what I'm doing with my 1st grader... - Heather in VA 22:52 Jan 28
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- Growing with Grammar is working well for my 2nd grader. - Cindy H. in NC 23:01 Jan 25
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- Re: Grammar guidance for a 2nd grader, please... - OhElizabeth 21:19 Jan 25
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- I taught at a college with a typing class... - claire up north 0:14 Jan 29
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- Thanks, this is helpful. nt - Julianne in VA 21:33 Jan 29
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- Thanks, this is helpful. nt - Julianne in VA 21:33 Jan 29
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- Oh dear, that would take a while to get a paper typed at that speed! (m) - OhElizabeth 21:24 Jan 25
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- I'd agree (sm) - JC in ON 12:40 Feb 3
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- I'd agree (sm) - JC in ON 12:40 Feb 3
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- Re: How fast can your child type? - nanci 12:54 Jan 25
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- Re: Should I consider EPGY or similar for DS age 6.5? (m) - ribrit 18:22 Jan 27
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- Using MUS w/ two math-bright kids - Ruth in Ottawa 19:44 Jan 25
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- Re: Should I consider EPGY or similar for DS age 6.5? (m) - jen4man 8:50 Jan 25
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- Re: Should I consider EPGY or similar for DS age 6.5? (m) - nandmsmom 16:47 Jan 25
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- Re: Should I consider EPGY or similar for DS age 6.5? (m) - nandmsmom 16:47 Jan 25
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- My dd is 6.5 and doing Typing Instructor Deluxe from Timberdoodle. It's working great and she loves it! (m) - OhElizabeth 22:50 Jan 24
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- well, 7.5 ! - Cleo Qc in FL 21:34 Jan 24
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- What program did you use? I havent even begun to look. This education stuff is moving so faaaaaaast. Thanks. nt. - Kimber 22:39 Jan 24
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- Garfield Typing Tutor (or whatever its name actually is) - Cleo Qc in Fl 8:38 Jan 25
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- Garfield Typing Tutor (or whatever its name actually is) - Cleo Qc in Fl 8:38 Jan 25
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- What program did you use? I havent even begun to look. This education stuff is moving so faaaaaaast. Thanks. nt. - Kimber 22:39 Jan 24
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- Re: Need suggestions of what to read aloud to ds (m) - Catherine 12:36 Jan 26
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- What about... - JennyT 10:19 Jan 25
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- Thanks! I'll add these to the list.(m) - Karin 13:15 Jan 25
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- Thanks! I'll add these to the list.(m) - Karin 13:15 Jan 25
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- Thanks. He loved Mr Popper's Penguin's (forgot to say we did it) and now I have more great suggestions. We're going to the library today, list in hand. My girls were so different. nt - Karin 9:28 Jan 25
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- I'd second a lot of those already mentioned and add... - Jean in MI 22:47 Jan 24
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- Here are some hits from our family... - dangermom 21:59 Jan 24
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- When my son was that age we read (m) - EKS 21:15 Jan 24
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- Definately check the Sonlight list... - Heather in VA 21:01 Jan 24
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- What my 6th grader is using/doing - Jill, OK in VA 11:48 Jan 25
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- I will have a 6th grader next year. This is all I have planned so far: - Tamara 10:54 Jan 25
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- Re: What are using/planning on using for 6th grade??? - ribrit 10:45 Jan 25
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- need help on abbreviations please!! - nanci 13:01 Jan 25
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- Re: need help on abbreviations please!! - Ribrit 13:07 Jan 25
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- Re: need help on abbreviations please!! - Ribrit 13:07 Jan 25
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- need help on abbreviations please!! - nanci 13:01 Jan 25
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- Re: What are using/planning on using for 6th grade??? - Karin 9:38 Jan 25
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- Always subject to change without notice but her's my current plan... - Heather in VA 20:53 Jan 24
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- newbie...what is sonlight *core* - nanci 21:02 Jan 24
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- CORE is what they call their main program.. - Heather in VA 21:14 Jan 24
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- CORE is what they call their main program.. - Heather in VA 21:14 Jan 24
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- newbie...what is sonlight *core* - nanci 21:02 Jan 24
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- If you haven't already, you might want to post this on the high school board also... - Annette in WA 11:14 Jan 25
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- One child is a grade and a half ahead already - Ribrit 10:39 Jan 25
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- Chapters 4 and 6 are done - Cleo Qc in Fl 13:19 Jan 24
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- Wow! That's great! I'm glad you get to go home too. :) nt - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:15 Jan 24
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- Wow! That's great! I'm glad you get to go home too. :) nt - Jean in Newcastle, WA 14:15 Jan 24
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- Thanks...........nt - Nita 19:13 Jan 24
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- Just use Prima Latina for now - that's what I'm planning too. - Heather in VA 17:26 Jan 24
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- Re: End of FLL Questions???? - Donelda 17:22 Jan 24
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- Thanks for the suggestions nt - Karin 15:54 Jan 24
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- All I can suggest is - Osmosis Mom 20:05 Jan 23
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- So why not stick the the ETC books?? - Osmosis Mom 20:25 Jan 24 (1)
- Good question. He does quite well with b, d and p in Explode the Code when writing, etc, but in this new context is confusing them. nt - Karin 15:55 Jan 24
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- In my experience (four kids taught to read, so far)... - Jill, OK in VA 16:09 Jan 23
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- We have little sayings... - Nita 1:57 Jan 24
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- We have little sayings... - Nita 1:57 Jan 24
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- Of what you have listed there ... - Heather in VA 17:44 Jan 24
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- Also - are you planning on doing any science? nt - Heather in VA 20:23 Jan 24
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- We're doing various topics in science with self-made units. nt - Sarah CB 10:11 Jan 25
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- We're doing various topics in science with self-made units. nt - Sarah CB 10:11 Jan 25
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- Also - are you planning on doing any science? nt - Heather in VA 20:23 Jan 24
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- What is TOG? nt - Jean in Newcastle, WA who is really curious about this! 15:46 Jan 24
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- Jean, if you ever want to take a look at this, I live in North Bellevue and would happy to show it to you. - Patty in WA 10:26 Jan 25
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- Patty in WA - I really would like to see this! (sm) - Jean in Newcastle 14:24 Jan 25
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- You've got 2 mails. nt - Patty in WA 15:29 Jan 25
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- You've got 2 mails. nt - Patty in WA 15:29 Jan 25
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- Patty in WA - I really would like to see this! (sm) - Jean in Newcastle 14:24 Jan 25
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- Tapestry of Grace (link) - Sarah CB 10:12 Jan 25
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- Jean, if you ever want to take a look at this, I live in North Bellevue and would happy to show it to you. - Patty in WA 10:26 Jan 25
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- Guerber is scheduled in TOG, so I'd go TOG. nt - OhElizabeth 1:22 Jan 24
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- I didn't know...thank. I'm taking a closer look at TOG right nownt - Sarah CB 10:12 Jan 25
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- I didn't know...thank. I'm taking a closer look at TOG right nownt - Sarah CB 10:12 Jan 25
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- OK, I'll bite--I'm mid-way through 5th with one kid. - Patty in WA 0:08 Jan 24
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- Patty, I can't find the FC planner for students that you mention at their website. Can you help direct me to it? nt - abbeyej 12:19 Jan 24
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- I can't either! It must be seasonal. I was just in the brick/mortar store today, - Patty in WA 10:45 Jan 25
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- I can't either! It must be seasonal. I was just in the brick/mortar store today, - Patty in WA 10:45 Jan 25
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- *Yes*. I should add that... - Jill, OK in VA 9:08 Jan 24
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- Planners - Jenny in Florida 10:48 Jan 24
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- They also... - Jill, OK in VA 9:16 Jan 24
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- Planners - Jenny in Florida 10:48 Jan 24
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- I appreciate your TOG comments (m) - Sarah CB 0:27 Jan 24
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- Patty, I can't find the FC planner for students that you mention at their website. Can you help direct me to it? nt - abbeyej 12:19 Jan 24
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- C'mon guys...history suggestions? Logic recommendations? Am I missing anything? nt - Sarah CB 16:48 Jan 23
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- It looks pretty thorough, actually. - Jenny in Florida 19:29 Jan 23
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- That sounds like a great year! - Sarah CB 0:36 Jan 24
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- We're liking Primary Analogies. - Jenny in Florida 9:52 Jan 24
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- We're liking Primary Analogies. - Jenny in Florida 9:52 Jan 24
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- That sounds like a great year! - Sarah CB 0:36 Jan 24
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- LOL... - Jill, OK in VA 17:17 Jan 23
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- Do you know who the logic book was by? - Sarah CB 0:38 Jan 24
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- Link inside... - Jill, OK in VA 9:04 Jan 24
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- Link inside... - Jill, OK in VA 9:04 Jan 24
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- Do you know who the logic book was by? - Sarah CB 0:38 Jan 24
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- It looks pretty thorough, actually. - Jenny in Florida 19:29 Jan 23
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- Thank you, Nadia, Kimber, Jean and LSC - Cleo Qc in Fl 20:48 Jan 23
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- Cleo - I could relate to everything you've said in your post! ....(more) - LSC 23:54 Jan 24
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- Where do you live? - Cleo Qc in Fl 9:01 Jan 25
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- In the mountains in California. It is beautiful. We're *very* fortunate. :) (nt) - LSC 2:16 Jan 26
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- In the mountains in California. It is beautiful. We're *very* fortunate. :) (nt) - LSC 2:16 Jan 26
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- Where do you live? - Cleo Qc in Fl 9:01 Jan 25
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- Cleo - I could relate to everything you've said in your post! ....(more) - LSC 23:54 Jan 24
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- I am thinking he must be plain bored, doing 3B with all that math interest - Osmosis Mom 12:29 Jan 23
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- We're skipping the workbook already... - Cleo Qc in Fl 14:14 Jan 23
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- Maybe you can ask him? - abbeyej 22:51 Jan 23
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- I think you're facing a young, gifted boy...(more) - LSC 18:43 Jan 23
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- I always try to reach a reasonable compromise. . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 16:47 Jan 23
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- Maybe you can ask him? - abbeyej 22:51 Jan 23
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- "He still has a few years to get to the point where he has to write down steps" - Cleo Qc in Fl 12:44 Jan 23
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- Re: "He still has a few years to get to the point where he has to write down steps" - Osmosis Mom 13:19 Jan 23
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- Homeschooling is barely legal here. - Cleo Qc in Fl 14:13 Jan 23
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- Cleo, is it barely legal in Fl or PQ??? nt - Karin 15:58 Jan 24
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- In Qc. - Cleo Qc in Fl 17:25 Jan 24
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- In Qc. - Cleo Qc in Fl 17:25 Jan 24
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- I've learned from this board that teaching them math also includes... - Kimber 17:50 Jan 23
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- Cleo, is it barely legal in Fl or PQ??? nt - Karin 15:58 Jan 24
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- Homeschooling is barely legal here. - Cleo Qc in Fl 14:13 Jan 23
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- Re: "He still has a few years to get to the point where he has to write down steps" - Osmosis Mom 13:19 Jan 23
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- We're skipping the workbook already... - Cleo Qc in Fl 14:14 Jan 23
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- Have you thought of letting "test out" of certain things for at least a three month period? (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:20 Jan 23
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- He's 8yo, finishing Singapore 3B, and Defi-Math 4th grade. - Cleo Qc in Fl 10:28 Jan 23
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- Well you're asking about... - OhElizabeth 9:20 Jan 22
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- A couple of things to read...(m) - Mungo 9:10 Jan 22
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- A comment about grammar - KPzz 8:35 Jan 23
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- Actually... - Mungo 10:30 Jan 23
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- So is writing incorporated into the Latin grammar concepts put out by MP (sm)... - Kimber 10:56 Jan 23
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- Not in the sense of instruction in composition... (m) - Mungo 11:51 Jan 23
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- I have a couple of months before we're finished with FLL. I'll be giving this some thought. nt - Kimber 23:46 Jan 23
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- Kimber, if you want to read about progymnasmata, try these: - Patty in WA 15:34 Jan 25
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- Thank you, I'm going to read them all. Thanks to all of you. nt - Kimber 17:00 Jan 25
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- Thank you, I'm going to read them all. Thanks to all of you. nt - Kimber 17:00 Jan 25
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- Kimber, if you want to read about progymnasmata, try these: - Patty in WA 15:34 Jan 25
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- I have a couple of months before we're finished with FLL. I'll be giving this some thought. nt - Kimber 23:46 Jan 23
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- Not in the sense of instruction in composition... (m) - Mungo 11:51 Jan 23
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- So is writing incorporated into the Latin grammar concepts put out by MP (sm)... - Kimber 10:56 Jan 23
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- Thanks for the comment, that really is one aspect of my question, (sm) - Kimber 9:25 Jan 23
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- Actually... - Mungo 10:30 Jan 23
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- A comment about grammar - KPzz 8:35 Jan 23
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- Sounds like fun (m) - Jean in MI 21:30 Jan 22
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- chess computer game?? - nanci 11:40 Jan 22
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- We use Fritz and Chesster and Chessmaster (m) - Jean in MI 21:28 Jan 22
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- We use Fritz and Chesster and Chessmaster (m) - Jean in MI 21:28 Jan 22
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- Maybe you could play the computer game your son learned on? :) - OhElizabeth 8:46 Jan 22
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- Good for you. It sounds like you had fun. That's what really matter right. I bet you can beat him. :o} nt - Kimber 23:20 Jan 21
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- Do you really need a writing program?... - Arch At Home 19:14 Jan 21
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- I am using the Pearson history units (for the Core - Mary Jo in MI 16:54 Jan 23
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- Probably the manner of his death... - Cleo Qc in Fl 8:25 Jan 23
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- "hemlock" is the name of the poison in English. nt - abbeyej 10:14 Jan 24
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- That just shows that no one ever told me the story of Socrates... - Cleo Qc in Fl 17:33 Jan 24
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- That just shows that no one ever told me the story of Socrates... - Cleo Qc in Fl 17:33 Jan 24
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- "hemlock" is the name of the poison in English. nt - abbeyej 10:14 Jan 24
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- Both Socrates and Darwin are mentioned in WTM on the literature lists and as "Famous People" to study. I don't know why they are omitted in SOTW, but I do know they are not left out of the proposed WTM course of study. nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 1:48 Jan 23
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- I write my own history curriculum. . . - Jean in Newcastle, WA 17:10 Jan 22
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- maybe also to avoid controversy? nt - TaraHen 12:05 Jan 22
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- Pardon my ignorance, but what is controversial about Socrates? nt - lovemykids 12:34 Jan 22
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- Socrates can be controversial because he was said to have a "proclivity" for young boys. nt - Jean in Newcastle 0:49 Jan 23
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- Most Greeks did, back then.... no? (nt) - Cleo Qc in Fl 8:23 Jan 23
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- Most Greeks did, back then.... no? (nt) - Cleo Qc in Fl 8:23 Jan 23
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- Because he thought democracy was for idiots? - Sidis 23:38 Jan 22
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- Hmmm.... the average 6 yo might find that pretty ironic, you think, huh? ;-) nt - angela in ohio 8:10 Jan 23
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- Hmmm.... the average 6 yo might find that pretty ironic, you think, huh? ;-) nt - angela in ohio 8:10 Jan 23
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- Socrates can be controversial because he was said to have a "proclivity" for young boys. nt - Jean in Newcastle 0:49 Jan 23
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- Pardon my ignorance, but what is controversial about Socrates? nt - lovemykids 12:34 Jan 22
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- This really shocked me too, (m) - Mungo 9:14 Jan 22
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- Re: No Socrates in SOTW??? - Cleo Qc in Fl 16:52 Jan 21
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- No Darwin in SOTW, either (nt) - Valerie 20:47 Jan 21
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- We're not there yet - Cleo Qc in Fl 21:55 Jan 21
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- We're not there yet - Cleo Qc in Fl 21:55 Jan 21
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- You're right!!! - Sidis 17:12 Jan 21
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- No Darwin in SOTW, either (nt) - Valerie 20:47 Jan 21
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- I used to worry about this too (m) - Jean in MI 22:18 Jan 22
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- Our experience - Jenny in Floridq 23:27 Jan 21
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- One of my kids can't stand reading - Mandamom 20:12 Jan 21
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- I could see "holding back" in subjects that were related. m - PariSarah in NC 18:48 Jan 21
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- I agree with everything Jennw said, and wanted to let you know that...(more) - LSC 18:35 Jan 21
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- some thoughts - Jennw in SoCal 16:55 Jan 21
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- Re: Try the placement test on the Saxon website... - Donna 18:28 Jan 21
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- Many 4th graders use Saxon 6/5 (m) - angela in ohio 12:39 Jan 21
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- Re: My 4th grader is getting bored with Saxon 54; says is too easy.... - Lisa K 10:44 Jan 21
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- Saxon - EKS 10:21 Jan 21
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- Thanks for the comments. I feel sorry for my oldest dd7.5, I'm experimenting.. - Kimber 23:40 Jan 23
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- My opinion? My observations? - KPzz 13:46 Jan 21
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- You've asked a huge question. . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:37 Jan 21
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- I think that most kids....(m) - Rhonda 8:49 Jan 21
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- I heard John Taylor Gatto say... - Larissa 21:44 Jan 20
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- We did . . . - Jenny in Florida 23:36 Jan 21
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- Yes, we did last year....(m) - Rhonda 22:24 Jan 20
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- We like... - Jen in NC 20:15 Jan 21
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- Re: We like... - sabrena WA 21:36 Jan 21
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- Re: We like... - sabrena WA 21:36 Jan 21
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- Re: I didn't use much of a curriculum at all... - Donna 8:27 Jan 20
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- It will vary... - SandraD/Proverbs31Sandra 6:45 Jan 20
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- It will vary... - SandraD/Proverbs31Sandra 6:45 Jan 20
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- MCP goes very slowly, ETC is a bit better but I'd probably - frogpond1 1:11 Jan 24
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- You may want to just go ahead to the ETC books if he likes the format. - KarenNC 12:18 Jan 21
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- if he is enjoying the rhymes, Kumon has a couple of workbooks he may enjoy - - rhyming words and phrases - - available at B & N /nft - katilac 10:45 Jan 21
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- Re: Oh my goodness my ds turned four last week and suddenly started reading... - captuhura 9:22 Jan 20
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- Wait - is MCP A the same as Modern Curriculum Press?! (nt) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 0:06 Jan 20
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- What you are doing sounds great. . . - Jean in Newcastle, WA 0:05 Jan 20
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- Thanks all... I've got more to think about before summer... (nt) - Kay in Cal 22:37 Jan 20
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- We read lots of Magic School Bus and watched the videos... (nt) - Jenne in AZ 15:25 Jan 20
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- I heartily second Magic School Bus, as well as - KarenNC 12:35 Jan 21
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- I heartily second Magic School Bus, as well as - KarenNC 12:35 Jan 21
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- I think My World Science would be great for an accelerated K'er... - Sydney in NJ 14:46 Jan 20
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- On second thought, it may not be as general as you were looking for. - Sydney in NJ 14:49 Jan 20
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- On second thought, it may not be as general as you were looking for. - Sydney in NJ 14:49 Jan 20
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- We might be a minority, but we like Nebel's Elementary Education, just the science chapters... they are easy enough to pace individually, and the concepts are easy to expand on with library books. nt. - JC in ON 11:54 Jan 20
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- Re: Looking for a general science program for an accelerated K, secular please... - captuhura 9:20 Jan 20
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- Re: If he is accelerated and can understand 3-4th grade material... - Donna 8:34 Jan 20
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- How about Sonlight? - SandraD 21:49 Jan 19
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- Book recommendation: The Manipulative Child: How to Regain Control and Raise Resiliant, Resourceful and Independant Kids by Swihart and Cotter - Cathy4 in CA 2:10 Feb 4
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- interesting discussion - JennW in SoCal 13:59 Jan 19
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- Thank You for your wonderful advice... all of it was well received... - Michelle in NC 13:31 Jan 19
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- Lazy child? - Cleo Qc in Fl 22:20 Jan 18
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- Age 13 is about the most difficult stage to tackle this issue (m) - KPzz 9:46 Jan 18
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- Oh my gosh, 13 was the year my daughter and her friends' brains fell out. - Barb F. PA 20:43 Jan 18 (2)
- Your dd sounds bored....(m) - Rhonda 19:28 Jan 17
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- Hope my 'dropping out' comment didn't come across wrong... I meant it only in the sense that she has been unable to succeed in school and therefore, would feel like she is quitting/running away. - Michelle in NC 13:11 Jan 19
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- No, I didn't take it badly....(m) - Rhonda 13:58 Jan 19
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- No, I didn't take it badly....(m) - Rhonda 13:58 Jan 19
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- Re: Your dd sounds bored....(m) - Renee in NC 10:34 Jan 18
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- Hope my 'dropping out' comment didn't come across wrong... I meant it only in the sense that she has been unable to succeed in school and therefore, would feel like she is quitting/running away. - Michelle in NC 13:11 Jan 19
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- I'm going to go out on a limb here. . . - Jean in Newcastle, WA 19:18 Jan 17
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- Only you will know if the problem is c haracter related or boredom. . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 1:28 Jan 18
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- Only you will know if the problem is c haracter related or boredom. . .(m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 1:28 Jan 18
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- Ironically I just posted a similar post - Mandamom 17:35 Jan 17
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