I always can find what I need at the Donna Young site.

The high school version is very good. You could also use this page to help you with the planning.

Think of it as someone who doesn't speak English asking for a New York English program versus a Georgia English program. There will be some differences as in coke/soda, tennis shoes/sneakers, but not enough to really need a program that specific. HTHs,

I can also add that my son has taken classes and really enjoyed them. He is younger but ready for the higher level maths and Jann was wonderful for him. She knew where to push, she understood quickly how his brain works, and she knew areas he would struggle. I highly recommend her. Next school year even my math hesitant daughter will be taking classes from her. We highly recommend. HTHs,

FYI, CW Tutorials are not secular.

I totally agree! My son is taking Geometry with her and he is really enjoying it. She has a great way of challenging and stretching them without them even noticing! My son convinced his "math hating" sister to take classes with Jann next year. HTHs,

:iagree: This was a big deal with helping my dd gain confidence. And it really does explain everything!!! Have your daughter look at it. Even though you didn't like it, your dd might surprise you. Copies are really cheap to obtain. Or check your library. HTHs,

Except for the twin part. We hit hysteria levels with the math competitiveness when mine reached SM6. DS grasped it quickly. DD had that deer in the headlights look every lesson. I quickly lost my patience with her putting herself down and then getting angry at her brother for getting it so quickly. Then enter the 3rd younger child who is also mathy..... Anyway, with DD I switched to Lial's BCM and she basically self taught it to herself. We had the DVT's and she used them maybe twice but she knew she had them as back up (as well as my help). At that point in her studies she was also looking to become more independent and resented having lessons with her brother (2 years her junior but at a slightly higher level). BCM worked wonderfully (except for Ch. 6...BEWARE CH 6....I don't know why!!!) After BCM we went with LOF Algebra which she also did on her own. Now she is working on LOF Adv Algebra and Lial's Intermediate Algebra which I help her with a little more than the previous books. DS finished SM6 and then we tried NEM before settling on Foerster's. He is now using Jacob's Geometry. Basically all this to say...SEPARATE them! You may not need to teach three different math lessons everyday. DS was able to mostly do his math independently with me hand holding because of his young age. DD took off on her own and hasn't looked backed. She actually gained in confidence and although not as quick as her brother she now knows she can hold her own. The fact that they are in completely different maths now has also helped. They can talk about what they are doing without competing with each other. HTHs,

My son has really enjoyed Geometry with Jann in TX. She is a great teacher who really understands her subject and her student!

Motivated? Stretch her? OK! I would recommend Classical Writing. I am not sure where you would place her exactly but if you contact the authors of the books someone will be able to help you. They are also offering tutorial classes in which my daughter has had some success. They are not secular but usually that doesn't mix in too much. I just received an email today that they are opening the next portion of some of the classes. Check here for the details. I am curious to see what other replies you get. :D I am not aware of any other classical online writing classes. HTHs,

I was a little nervous posting my question but am glad I did. Your answers relieve my concerns. Thanks!

These classes look great. I have seriously been considering it but I do have a question that perhaps those who have taken their classes and workshops can answer. I am a secular homeschooler and this statement in particular concerns me...Regan began his education with a B.A. in Christian Ministries. I do not mind religion being discussed but I do mind it being preached; specifically a specific belief as the only truth. The class we are looking at taking in the spring is the Mythology Class which is why I must ask how they treat this. Next fall I would like my daughter to take either Latin 2 or 3. Anyone have any insight? Thank you.

For those in the Greater Seattle Area, The Attic is hosting a College Fair. Sorry for the short notice but it is this Sunday, October 25th, 12:30 to 4:30. Find more info here.... http://www.pnwcollegefair.com/

:iagree::iagree: :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: I couldn't agree with you more!!!!!

There is a woman in my state who goes around giving lectures. She also produces material you can use at home. I have heard her speak a few times and she is pretty good. She also has office hrs where you can call her for free with questions. Check her site out.

You have to have a Xbox Live Membership...Gold I think it is called. It is the one that will let you play online and do all sorts of other cool things. So if you already have that you are all set. They recently upgraded the Netflix feature and it is super cool. Eventually you are going to be able to watch Netflix movies with other XBox Live Netflix users.

But I just wanted to say how disturbing this is to me. $150 for Singapore Math....WOW! I have taken two kids through the entire series and I don't think I ever spent more than $15 per child per year including some extras. Now that I am using it with my third child all I buy are the workbooks as I already have the other components.

I'd get the kit Sonlight sells. It made it super easy for my ds to follow on his own. You don't need to buy their schedule. I would just buy the kit and then the books, TOPS electricity and magnetism. DS did a lab activity a day (he is into science) and then wrote up a report summarizing all he did. He said it was the best science program he has done. He really enjoyed it. Sonlight also has TOPS Radish and Corn & Bean but I haven't tried that yet. We own it and will be doing it soon. HTHs,

:D Trust me I've tried. There are some sections that will take a few days for my kids to get and some sections we can do 2 or 3 or 4 at a time. It really is crazy for the schedule-maniac that I am. We use their Spanish, French and Latin and all have gone that way for us. The French I would say has been the hardest since no one in this house has much experience in French. I took it in high school but I was good at fudging my way through it and remember nothing useful. I say aim for a book a year and it may happen but let it go if it doesn't. My dd first year with French she did the whole book twice. Book 2 was kicking her butt too but she has now managed to tame it some. For us the hard part has been the speaking components. If you know someone who speaks French bug the heck out of them!!!! Good luck. We feel it is all worth the huge effort she is putting in all this. HTHs,

Well, I didn't know I needed this but now you have me hooked! Thanks for your hard work. I will let you know how it goes once we start up the new school year in a few weeks.

Child 1 used LOF and child 2 used Foerster's. At first, I was concerned that child 1 was not getting the same as child 2. Now that they both finished I can say they both did the program that best suited them. Each was equally challenging but taught to how they each learn best. After finishing Foerster, I had child 2 look over LOF as a review and it just wasn't his style. He liked it but it was all review and too much detail for him. He likes to figure things out on his own. Child 1 looked over the Foerster's text but was immediately overwhelmed. When I pulled different examples and word problems for her to do, she did them easily and with no problem. I have not compared them side by side but we have been doing the SAT Question of the Day problems and both students have done well with these. I think the better program is the one that teaches the best to your particular child. HTHs,

I used this when my kids were younger. They loved it. Here is a post where I wrote up how I set it up. Perhaps that will give you some ideas on how to include the older ones. Enjoy! I miss our FIAR days.

We tried it on our own as well and the pronunciation was difficult. DD is in book 2 now (almost done) and is reading wonderfully. For speaking practice, we resorted to practicing with a friend who knows French. Sorry I couldn't offer more help. You could try a college student that can help with conversation maybe once a week. Perhaps a barter for a few good home cooked meals?

Galore Park is my favorite publisher for languages. I have used their Latin, Spanish, and French books with great success in my home. You definitely need to check them out. My daughter is 13 and sounds just like yours. She would drop all subjects and just study languages if I let her. She is currently studying Latin, French, and Spanish. We anxiously wait for GP to publish their Greek series but it may not be ready in time for her. We are now trying to find a way for her to study Arabic and Cantonese (her latest obsession). Good luck!

I read it and enjoyed it also. My daughter is reading it now and I can't wait to pick her brain. As for other books in this part of the country, I WOULD NOT recommend Kite Runner. The book itself is WONDERFUL! I really liked it and love the author's style but the one event that is central to the novel is a horrific one; definitely NOT one I want my teen reading about. His 2nd book, A Thousand Splendid Suns, would be OK but I don't think very interesting for a teen. It is not a sequel to Kite Runner.. The two books are very different although both take place in Afghanistan primarily. Also both are fiction where Three Cups of Tea is a true account of events in one person's life. Although the subject, a beauty school, may not be interesting to a boy, Kabul Beauty School is a similar such story. A woman....a hairdresser at that....volunteers to go to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban and she finds herself in great demand. Just as inspirational as Three Cups of Tea in my opinion. A few I have on my reading list are: The Bookseller of Kabul To Live or to Perish Forever The Places In Between Good Luck and please share if you find others as wonderful.:001_smile: