Hello friends, We are thinking of adding World History to our hs and would love to hear recommendations of what worked well for you and yours. I have come across Spielvogel's World History but not quite sure what books are required to complete the resources. I see Teacher's edition, Student's edition, Notetaking, Quizzes and I see Modern Times as well. What edition do I need for all these? or rather what are the latest editions for all these? Are there more associated resources that I'll need? Appreciate your help. Thanks.

Lilaclady, Did you also have a workbook or study guide to go with it?

If starting US History study in 6th grade, what have you found to be the best resources ~ books/workbook/websites for a solid study of the subject? Please adv. Thanks so much!

Dear Community, Has anyone's DD/DS done this course online successfully or is this one that requires the help of a teacher? Trying to determine if I should send my child to the center or self learn at home? Please share your experience. Thanks so much as always.

I'm proactively seeking an online high school program for my DS10 who is currently in a multi grade self contained class with differentiation and acceleration. He is accelerated to 7th grade and enriched to 8th grade if that makes sense. I'm seeking to homeschool him next school year and am trying to determine the quality of a potential online high school program. Is anyone here currently using one such program and is pleased with the programming advantages, high quality education, flexibility, advanced and dual programs offered if college & university sponsored. I'm open to whether they are private, public, charter, and college/university sponsored. If it helps, we're located in MO. I am currently looking at Stanford Online High School and if there is anyone here with a DD/DS utilizing their program, I would highly appreciate your response. I'm interested in any others too. Thank you so much community!

Hello all, I have a DS 10 and DD 6 and I am seeking for curriculum ideas for them. DS10 is currently doing AOPS Intro to Algebra (completed AOPS PreAlgebra) and doing Plato Science for Middle School and a mixed bag for the other subjects. We have some ideas but may be missing out on some other options due to ignorance. :-) I am open for any ideas you may have for accelerated options )including online ones that you may have found to be excellent) that you may currently be using with your precious ones around this age range. Thanks in advance

Has anyone's DD or DS taken EXPLORE on Jan. 23 received their results yet? Curious and anxiously waiting. :-)

Figured it out. Please ignore. Thanks.

Another related question ~ when you sign up for EOM on their website, do they specify a time limit for completion e.g. 3 months for the first or something like that and does one get a textbook or is it all online only? I'm assuming there is a tutor assigned?? Please help. Thanks again.

Brad S and Mozwo ~ Thank you so much for your input. I will certainly be taking your thoughts into consideration as well. :-)

Thank you so much mom2bee! You're most helpful. Checking the threads out now. :-)

Thanks for your response JoJosMom! A little backstory ~ DS is 9 as you already know and is on AOPS and doing very well on his own. I have been in touch with the director of a program that uses the EOM and upon my explanation about my DS to cut a long story short ~ she immediately responded with "he, albeit a little young for the program under normal circumstances, is ready for the program." So I think we will do them concurrently. Just wanted to check here to see if anyone is doing them that way before we dived in. We'll give it a try. :-)

Does anyone know of an online Mandarin program that is excellent in teaching a child to read and write the Chinese characters? Please adv. Conversational alone is insufficient for us, Thanks so much!

Seeking your expert advice on the abovementioned for a mathy 9yo currently working through AOPS and doing very well. We then learned about Elements of Mathematics hence the following questions: 1. How do these compare with each other or is there no comparison at all? 2. If they are distinct from each other and would help enrich his math experience/journey, I'm considering adding EOM to AOPS. Would this be too much? 3. We're planning to work on it at home ~ in your opinion is that workable/helpful or is he better off at a center? 4. If you might have anything at all to add on this matter, please do not hesitate. Please help. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone here tried this program before? Would love to hear your opinions. Also, you might know of a better vocab./grammar online program. Please share. Online only please. Thanks.

Hi, I was hoping to find someone here who can help me with the above mentioned. If your child has undergone either one or both of these, can you please let me know what materials I should be looking at to prepare my child for these exams in the 4th or 5th grade levels. Thanks so much.

Hi all! Just moved to STL (almost a month now). Was wondering if any of you are in STL. Maybe we can connect. You can either contact me here or at tsu_ria@yahoo.com and we can go from there. :-) Looking forward! Phebe

I noted that with each level of SWI came the TWSS for the teacher in the combo. Supposing one purchases the TWSS/SWI combo for level A, will the person also have to purchase the TWSS/SWI combo for level B? Or are both the TWSS in the combos the same and one will just have to add SWI B then C, etc. without having to purchase the TWSS? What I'm trying to understand is are the TWSS for each combo level the same or entirely different from level to level. Thanks for your help.

I am seeking to firm up my homeschool plans for Fall for my rising 3rd grader. Think I've got most of the subjects covered. However, I'm seeking your expertise in terms of Geography studies. Is there a great curriculum out there for this subject area. I'd like one that builds on stage by stage till upper levels? It is more for my ability to keep track on progress. We blast through grade levels in our home and I'd like to know where I'm at if that makes sense. Please help. Thanks so much!

Thanks for both your responses.

Thanks for your response janeshen. Did you purchase the complete or text set? Would like to know if the complete set made a world of difference or if one could get enough by just the text set at this level. Thanks!

Any input on which one is best for one starting out at 7yo? I have seen Latin Primer for Children, Prima Latina online but unsure if there are anymore and which is best. If you have any insight on this matter, please help us. Thanks.

I am trying to form an eclectic curriculum for my soon to be 8yo ds for 3rd grade. He's been tested and is labeled 'Profoundly Gifted'. I am not a fan of labels but in this case, it may help, link us with someone on this board who is in a similar circumstance. He reads at an adult level (derived from test results). I am seeking your guidance and help in forming something that perhaps you have noticed has been advantageous and enjoyable for your gifted child. Any help you can offer is highly appreciated in all subject areas and then some. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I have a 7yo son performing at 6th to 7th grade level in most of his academic subjects - found out through testing at school. He writes very well too but I would like some structure or guidance in that area to help him along or enhance his skills. Has anyone tried Bravewriter programs? Is there any particular one that you would recommend based on your experience with it? Is there any other than Bravewriter that you have found to be most useful to you. I am not confident in guiding him in that area without support hence the seeking of a great program. Ha! Thanks!!

Please share with me all the ways Lego Mindstorm has benefited your child and his learning! :-)