I was concerned about using Saxon because they don't separate Geometry, which means she will not have finished it before its time for the SATs. I know that is a long way down the road, but I don't want to switch back and forth between math curriculum.

With Heart of Dakota and Biblioplan you must have the same materials for SOW, correct?

A friend of mine gave me some starter from Amish Friendship Bread. I just started making my own breads. Not really sure what I do with the starter and feel silly asking my friend who obviously thought I would know. Help...?

I really want my daughter to learn a foreign language (preferably Spanish or French). We tried Prima Latina and it just did not work for us. I never learned a foreign language. I opted to learn sign language in high school. As far as teaching it, I can't unless it's a program that can teach me in the process. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good self teaching program or one that would be easy for me to teach. I'm up for anything as long as it doesn't break the bank. Thanks!:D

I agree with the other ladies. Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. They recommended it to me last month (THANKS AGAIN LADIES). It will give you all the information you need to use natural birth control. Good Luck!!:grouphug:

For anyone who has used 1 or both of these...which is better? Are some subjects better with one and other better with another? My BIG decision is between the language arts right now. We're use Rod and Staff right now, but my dd is not that happy with it.

What is CLE?

I understand what you're saying, but some others might know of a few different things to try. Having a 1 and 2 year old running my house can make it difficult to teach every subject to the 11 year old. Some independence is needed.

I'm sure everyone has heard this question a MILLION times but if you could just answer it once more for me, I sure would appreciate it. Since we started homeschooling we have been through A Beka Book (full curriculum), Rod & Staff(English), Spelling Workout, Writing Strands, Mind Benders, Red Herrings, Story of the World, Prima Latina and a few others. I don't feel we have had great success with any of them except A Beka's math program. In your opinion what is the simpliest, most well rounded, least time consuming curriculum you have used for the follow subjects: Language/English (includes or does not include vobaculary, reading and /or spelling): History & Geography: Science: Bible: Foriegn Language: Reading: Spelling: Vocabulary: Writing: I would prefer Christ based products, but willing to try something else if it's easier for my daughter (who is in between 5th and 6th grade). Thanks!

I'm sure everyone has heard this question a MILLION times but if you could just answer it once more for me, I sure would appreciate it. Since we started homeschooling we have been through A Beka Book (full curriculum), Rod & Staff(English), Spelling Workout, Writing Strands, Mind Benders, Red Herrings, Story of the World, Prima Latina and a few others. I don't feel we have had great success with any of them except A Beka's math program. In your opinion what is the simpliest, most well rounded, least time consuming curriculum you have used for the follow subjects: Language/English (includes or does not include vobaculary, reading and /or spelling): History & Geography: Science: Bible: Foriegn Language: Reading: Spelling: Vocabulary: Writing: I would prefer Christ based products, but willing to try something else if it's easier for my daughter (who is in between 5th and 6th grade). Thanks!

I am friends with almost my entire high school class on FB. No, my husband doesn't know all of them. He is also friends with ladies I don't know. If he ask me who someone is I tell him everything there is to know. I assume he does the same.

LOL this sounds like me. If the book is really interesting you'd have to break my arm to put it down. ;)

I read after my kids are down for bed until I fall asleep. It's not every night or every other night, just when I fee like it. I loooove reading, so I try to make sure if I want to read I have a time and place for it. I also wake up at 5:30 or 6 am when I want to have some alone time for prayer and bible study. It's all about making time, not waiting for some random open spot to run and sit with a book. JMO

What are your favorite places to find used books for school? I personally use Book Finder and Paperback Swap. I find it easier to try and own cheap used copies, rather then trying to request them from the library for the exact time of use.

We school all year round. Some subjects we are ahead from current grade and some we are behind. We just keeping going. Typically it's 4 or 5 weeks on, 1 week off. For major holidays we may take more then a week off.

I am beginning to buy our books for 6th grade and was wondering about the Jackdaw Portfolios. Has anyone used them and felt they were worth the $$? It's a little out of our price range and curious which ones to get if I was to buy 2 of them. Has anyone found somewhere to purchase them used? Thanks for any and all help! Happy Saturday!

If you had a whole bag of potatoes that were going bad and needed to get used TODAY, what would you make? A few different things or one big pot of something? Any recipes to share for the MUST do project? LOL :svengo:

LOL Oh goodness I bet that was a blast cleaning up!

We buy 1% and whole milk. I drink milk a lot, but prefer less fat. My pediatrician wants me giving the boys whole milk. So therefore we keep both in house all the time. ;)

I have never even tried microwaving eggs. Do they turn out the same?

I'm reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Homeschooling the Child with ADD, and (guilty pleasure) Vampire Diaries bk1. I just got Praying God's Word by Beth Moore in the mail today.

I used Yahoo for 10+ years and switch over to Gmail a few months ago. I actually really like Gmail and have not missed Yahoo at all.

I'm trying to start meal planning on a rotating schedule for breakfast,lunch, and dinner. I haven't always been the biggest cook at breakfast and lunch meals. I was wondering if I could get a few ideas on some quick, healthy meals for both. My children are fairly picky eaters. If you have any suggestions on how to break them of that I'm all :bigear:. My 11 year old about died this morning because I made her eat two small orange wedges and I couldn't get the 2 year old to touch his. We are definitely on a budget so any low cost meals would be good too. THANKS!:D

I used A Beka at my childhood elementary school. Then we switched to Bob Jones in HS. When I started homeschooling my daughter I chose A Beka because I was familiar with it. I have now switched to Rod and Staff in the past year. I believe Rod and Staff is easier for my daughter, so that's what I voted for. Personally I like A Beka better.

My daughter keeps getting the least common multiple and the greatest common factor mixed up. Any tips on getting her to remember when to use each one? We had the same issue with adverbs and adjective, but I was able to come up with a way to help her remember the difference between them.