This will be my first post in the HS board! My oldest will be a freshman next year...yikes, it's gone fast! I usually have everything pretty much nailed down by this point, but not this year! English: Vocab from Classical Roots Book C and D, IEW SSS 1-B (decided to go with B Level so her sister can do the same level), Literature to tie in with Geography, Teaching the Classics and Windows to the World Math: CLE Algebra 1 Science: Apologia Biology, done in a class setting at someone's home History: Leaning towards Oklahoma History, possibly adding a semester of Guest Hollow World Geography as well Bible: No idea yet! Still haven't figured this one out really, I have a couple of devotional books we'll start with. Extras: Choir, study skills class (non-credit) this summer, Driver's Ed next summer

I love Informed Delivery! Not only does it show your mail pieces, it will also show any packages that are in the USPS pipeline. Porch pirates are an issue here, so I like having the extra notification of what's supposed to be in my mailbox each day. My only issue is that junk mail shows up, but the statements from our brokerage accounts can't be scanned. Lana

I learned that as basic phone etiquette as a child. When someone says, "Mrs. ___?" when I answer the phone, I always say, "This is she." (And if they say my name incorrectly, I always say, "There's no one here by that name." Saves me the trouble of listening to their spiel!)

I used the advanced pages with a 4th grader and it was just right. My rising 8th grader would definitely not be interested in it. Have you looked at Grapevine Bible Studies? I haven't used it, but it might work better for a middle schooler

I had my dd take the TT placement tests after CLE 600. She passed the Algebra 1 test easily, there were only a couple of things that hadn't been covered in CLE yet. Teaching Textbooks is a great program, but I think you'd need to start in a higher level. We decided to stick with CLE through 8th grade before switching to a new program.

Mostly continuing things that have worked well: Grammar: Analytical Grammar, Season 3 Writing: Essentials in Writing, Level 8 (not 100% firm, but I think she needs outsourced writing lessons, and this one fits the budget.) Literature: Figuratively Speaking with the short stories/links that were posted here Spelling: Rod&Staff, Grade 8 Vocab: Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Level B Math: Christian Light, Level 800 With her 6th grade sibling Science: Guest Hollow Botany History: Notgrass From Adam to Us + read-alouds Geography: Memoria Press Geography 1 (and maybe 2, depending on how quickly we move through) Bible: Bible Road Trip, Year 2 Art/Music: No idea yet Extra-curriculars Homeschool choir Piano/voice lessons Maybe tennis lessons? Lots of good books to read, as well as our Morning Time where we do logic, Shakespeare, poetry, character, etc.

I think I have most of it figured out... Grammar: Analytical Grammar, Season 1 Writing: Wordsmith Apprentice (this is still a little iffy) Spelling: Rod&Staff Level 6 Vocab: Vocab from Classical Roots, Level 6 Math: Christian Light, 600 With her 8th grade sibling Science: Guest Hollow Botany History: Notgrass From Adam to Us + read-alouds Geography: Memoria Press Geography 1 (and maybe 2? not sure how long it will take us to work through) Bible: Bible Road Trip, Year 2 Art/Music: No idea yet. Extra-curriculars Co-op (maybe, we dropped this semester and it has been so nice! We'll have to see what the class offerings will be.) Piano/voice lessons Homeschool choir Gymnastics

Is there nudity in the videos? I can't show anything risque since it is a faith-based co-op.

I'm co-teaching a high school humanities class at our co-op this year. We originally chose Discovering Music from Professor Carol, but those videos are incredibly boring! And we thought there would be more music included in the videos, but it turns out that you have to go listen to the music separately. So, we are searching for a new option. The last time this class was offered, they used one of the Great Courses, but it was really too difficult for high school level kids. Any recommendations? I am open to curriculum, lesson plans, a spine -- anything that will help us get through the next 22 weeks! Lana

I always recommend hot compresses, as hot as you can stand, every few hours. And a drop of oil of oregano twice a day on the spot will clear it up. If the wound is slightly open, the oregano will burn like fire however. My daughters and I have all dealt with MRSA multiple times. It always resulted in having the boil lanced and drained, along with a round of strong antibiotics, until we discovered the oil of oregano. Now, it clears up the spot without ever getting to the point of needing to be drained. I'd also do manuka honey.

Thanks for all the hard work! The boards look great! Lana

This is what I'm leaning towards so far: Language Arts Analytical Grammar, Season 2 Figuratively Speaking Jump In, what we don't finish this year OR Essentials in Writing 7 (also considering IEW SWI B with the 5th grader) Mosdos Jade or Lightning Lit 7 R&S Spelling 7 Vocab from Classical Roots, Level A Technology Typing from http://typingclub.com Computer technology basics from http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics/ Possibly some coding, if she's interested Math Christian Light Math 7...or prealgebra, possibly Lial's sticking with what's working! Science Finish Apologia Anatomy, then move into a botany study using a variety of resources History/Geography Uncle Sam and You Draw Africa and Draw Europe Drawing Around the World: Europe, as well as Sheppard Software games Bible Bible Road Trip, Year 2 something for personal devotions Art no clue yet! Extras Co-op Choir Piano/voice lessons Possibly tennis or swimming, if I can talk her into one

These are a little cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/YYST-Hole-Damage-Magnetic-Push/dp/B076MYKDPY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1517945938&sr=8-17&keywords=tacks+with+magnets

2006 - The Healthy Baby Meal Planner My oldest was 6 months old and I was beginning to make all my own baby food... which she refused to eat.

We will probably travel for this one. Where I live would get between 90-95% coverage, but totality will happen in one of my favorite parts of our state. We will likely travel there for this one, although with it being in April there is a huge chance of rain. Today's eclipse was only 84% totality. It was well worth the trouble to get glasses and take the time to go outside and watch it.

I agree with checking the "complete stop" rules as it applies to cyclists. There are cities/states that allow cyclists to "float" the stop sign. Some research has shown that is safer for cyclists as they can clear the intersection faster if they don't have to completely stop and lose all their momentum. Lana

Thanks, for some reason I couldn't see location from my phone. Yeah, just like OKC, there are definitely some parts of town that I would not feel comfortable being in after dark.

I'm on the west side of OKC. Do you mind sharing where in OK you are? We have an excellent piano teacher who does daytime lessons if you're close to where I live. Lana

Writing has been somewhat of a struggle for my DD11. Today I pulled out Treasured Conversations to use with my DD9 and DD11 said how fun that was and she wished she could do it again. Is there anything like TC for the logic stage? We both enjoyed TC so much, I'd love to find something very similar to use this year! Lana

You might like the lemon flavor from Earthpaste, if you don't mind brown, non-foaming toothpaste. It's non fluoridated and has no glycerin, if those things matter to you.

I just checked Amazon, and the core instructor text and the student workbook 1 are available for pre-order! It's called Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind. The release date is September 18. Hopefully this isn't old news! I hadn't seen any updates lately. Lana

I think you're right, it's used as an adverb, but I would treat them separately. How sure were they? As sure (as someone else). To what extent were they as sure? Just as sure...

Our co-op has 4 6-week sessions, but classes may differ in length. The early elementary classes tend to change every session, or at least every 12 weeks. The middle and high school classes tend to be all year long.

I actually have the TWSS videos, although I haven't watched them yet. For those who suggested IEW, would you do SWI B? How does IEW differ from EIW? They're both video instruction, and the price of EIW is much more appealing... Lana

I'm completely stuck when it comes to choosing a writing curriculum for my upcoming 6th grade daughter. She is what I'd consider a reluctant writer. I feel like she needs a lot of scaffolding, and yet, she'd prefer to work independently without too much direct instruction from me. We started out with WWE 1-3, then moved to Treasured Conversations and the Most Wonderful Writing Lessons Ever for 4th grade. This year, she's done Wordsmith Apprentice and some of the journal entries from Saxon Grammar. Here are some that I'm considering. I'd love input on if these would fit her personality and needs, or just general reviews if you've used the curriculum. Writing comes naturally to me, and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to teach her. Writing Strands (Level 3?) Jump In! IEW WriteShop (not sure whether to use Junior series or Book 1?) Essentials in Writing Thanks, Lana