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My 20 yo. daughter wants to eventually travel to Greece this fall, but she doesn't have anyone to go with. Could anyone point me in the right direction and tell me if you know of any "Christian" or "homeschool" type travel agencies that could hook her up with a trustworthy group to travel with. Also, where could she go for Christian penpals from Greece? I want her to have a fun and SAFE travel experience. Thanks!!

I would really like to use Trism's HM for my (next year) sophomore daughter. She is doing BJU American History this year and would much rather do the research style of learning next year. I just want a world history course that covers it all in one book, so I can use it for 2 years. So...anyone had any experience with this?

My daughter loves the research style science we're doing, and would like a research based American history like it. We'll be doing the Trisms HM for world history and I was wondering if there is anything like Trisms just for American history? Anyone have any thoughts?? Thanks

My 13 yod has never been able to memorize her multiplication OR addition facts. ( She can get by with the adding, but not quickly.) I have tried all kinds of things since her 3rd grade year. Quarter Mile, flashcards, abacus, the actual table right in front of her. All to no avail. No matter how much she looks at the answers, she can't seem to remember them 5 minutes later. I am using R&S math 5 for her as a foundation taking leave of it to delve into concepts she doesn't understand. I can't take her into any higher math until she gets those tables down pat. Does she just need some more time to "mature"? Does anyone have any ideas about what I could try?????

Funny, I've been asking the same question this past week. I've used TOG faithfully for 6 years with 6 kids. I even manned a TOG booth for a convention. But, I'm gettin tired of planning etc, not to mention the oldest 2 daughters I have left (grades 7 & 9) don't enjoy it, therefore don't remember what they read. I don't do grammar or geography TOG style anymore, so I wonder, why do I use TOG for just history? I never wanted to use texts, but they sure look tempting with pre-plans and those review/comprehension questions at the end of chapters. My youngest child (now 7) has been a medical nightmare since birth and now that he's better, I really want to get him caught up by spending time teaching him. I want to be able to put the 3 older kids on autopilot more. I've been drawn to Notgrass for my freshman daughter, but not quite sure what I would do with my 7th daughter and 5th son if I choose to jump ship on TOG. Oh, the woes of a tire-burned out homeschool mom!!

I was looking at Classical Writing's beginning poetry, but, MAN!! it's so expensive. There are some less expensive ones in Rainbow catalog, but I can't tell from the write-up what's good and what's not. Any of you ladies have good experiences with any particular course?? I'd like to hear about them.

That was exactly my reaction when I received my Homer core. I read it and was overwhelmed to the point of quitting before I even got started. Then it dawned on me as I was looking through the student book that everything was laid out for me (pretty much) and I just had to read the pages in the core that was listed in the student lesson. It just looks scary until you find your way around.

This probably sounds bad, but I haven't really had a bed time for my kids in ages. My boys, 7 and 10 go to bed around 9-9:30 usually, sometimes later, but normally all by themselves. My girls 12 & 14 go to bed between 10-11. With no bedtime, they've never viewed it as something "special" to stay up late, like I did when I was their age and had a strict bedtime.

I actually started my older daughter in WT2, then put her in Homer A. The younger daughter I started in WT1 and is now about 3/4 finished with WT2. My son (10) is just starting WT2 after completing WT1. It's working fine with all the kids, even though they have different learning styles.

Well, I've found that I must sit with them much more. On the first day of a lesson, I discuss the main characters, setting, why characters did what they did, consequences of actions, how that applies to life etc. Then on grammar related things, parsing, synonym substitution, and diagramming, I'm always available to them for questions and "did I do this right?" sort of questions. I usually work with them and make sure they know what they're doing. I also need to read the section of the core book before teaching. When they write their final draft, I go through it with them and make sure they know what mistakes they made, why, and what to do to correct it. Altogether, I average about 30 min for each girl. So, unlike other independent programs, this one involves me much more. But, for my girls, it is paying off.

I have 2 daughters (ages 12 & 14 now) who have never been keen on writing. I tried a whole bunch of different things and programs. The younger one, just over a year ago, couldn't even write a story cohesively. I felt like a total failure. Then I decided to try Writing Tales and CW Homer. Today, both of them read me their polished final draft. I could have cried. The younger ones story was so smoothly put together and flowery in her choice of words. The same for the older. Both girls have really improved dramatically. These two programs have been more teacher intensive, but the results for my girls have been impressive. It's been worth it. I just wanted to share this success with you ladies.

I always plant a humungous garden, but I have such an un-green thumb, so I have to work hard at it. I am doing melon, squash, potatoes, popcorn, beans, peas, carrots, cabbage, celery, onions, greens, patty pans, sugar beets, (for the goats), tomatoes. Also putting in strawberries, blueberries, red raspberries, pear, apple, cherries, peaches. Makes me feel overwhelmed.

My dh works for a Japanese auto parts manufacturer. Instead of making a pay cut, they're mandating that each salaried employee take 1 day of unpaid leave every month. So, my dh will be working 12 less days per year without pay. Interesting.

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