Here is a link to my personal site - My Site Keep in mind that each page & all links, photos, etc...were done without any HTML...just point, click, type like you would in a word processing program. There are hundreds of templates to choose from and each one is customizable. This builder also includes a forums and newsletter option. Scroll to the bottom of my website & you'll see a link for a free 10 day trial of their builder. Or, email me your email addy & I'll send an invitation for a trial. Hope this helps! ~Gail

Hi, Has anyone used this program? How would it compare to Rosetta Stone? pros/cons? thanks! ~Gail

Hello, My oldest is heading into 11th next year (whew! only 2 more years w/her :crying: ). My son will be in 6th. Here's my struggle...(and I'm losing sleep over this, searching the boards etc..! :willy_nilly:) My daughter did American history in 9th and world history to 1750A.D. this year with Streams of Civilization I & lots of literature. That went OK. However, I'm not sure I want to do it that way next year, but I can not figure out what to do for history/writing/literature for her last 2 years. I do know I want her to cover 20th century history before she graduates. So many choices and I'm starting to become confused. :confused: I could have her do Streams II for 11th, but that just seems too dry (Streams doesn't offer disussion questions etc...in their TM). I could liven things up by adding in Lighting Literature & discussing her books. Also, I'm not sure how to tie my son in. He did SOTW I & II this year, sooo he could read SOTW III & IV next year so they are both on the same page in history/readers. Here's where I begin to get confused... Tapestry of Grace Year 3 really caught my eye these last 2 weeks. I've begun to consider doing that with the both of them next year & then TOG year 4 for my daughter's senior year. That would sort of pick up where Streams & SOTW II leave off and then she'd get current history in 12th. I've read the TOG boards and peeked at it during my homeschool convention last weekend & it just looks so great! :001_smile: However, I do have a few concerns - 1. Will I get frustrated trying to plan it out? 2. Can I afford all of those books? Is their a better way? 3. I'm nervous about ordering 1 unit at a time with an 11th grader...we need to keep the pace. 4. Should I supplement civics/government in 12th? :confused1: Now, to complicate matters even further...my son locked on to Core 5 in Sonlight's catalog this week and said - "Can I do this next year?" - after looking at all the books. :tongue_smilie: Well, then I got to wondering (LOL)...maybe I don't have to have them on the "same page" in history. Maybe my oldest could do Sonlight Core 300 (20th century) and my son could do Core 5 and then my daughter could read many of his books on missionaries and such. She could then do Core 400 in 12th which is government/civics. I'm just not sure how many notes & discussion questions Sonlight's IG offer. I used Core 3, but that was 8 years ago and they weren't at our convention so I didn't get a chance to really peruse their materials. :blink: Help!! Is any of this clear? LOL Now that I typed it all out...I feel as though I'm rambling. arghh! Advice, PLEASE! thank you! ~Gail

Hello! If you have used this program, please tell me whether you were pleased with it. Share with me why you liked/disliked Powerglide. thank you! Gail

Hello, We are heading into Unit 4 (mammals!) and I'm eager to hear your experiences with this unit. What books did you find most helpful? Any great websites you could share with me? Know of any good notebook page sites? By the way, this would be for a 5th grade boy. Thank you! Gail

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Actually, I did a search & our main library has the book ....soooo, I'm off to pick it up today. thanks!

Hi, I am searching for a book or guide that covers literary analysis for a high schooler. My dream book would include sections on how to approach each genre & have questions listed for each that could be applied to ANY book in that genre. The Well Educated Mind does this and I've looked it over, but it's really geared for adults. Any suggestions?? thanks! Gail