Sorry, duplicate. My ISP isn't my best tool. O.o

Yay! I went through the exact situation - even down to reading the "student examples." It is a great feeling. We're on week 5, going to get to day three as soon as this posts. ;)

Yep. Fortunately, the one who usually clamors for the WWE titles is well able to read anything I put in her hand, so she's usually invited to add those to her personal reading list. Hehe. I've been fortunate that the couple titles my middle child has asked for are available on CD from the library for bedtime listening. I do love the selections, though.

Like others have mentioned, in our home dictation isn't spelling. The one I have doing dictation uses a word bank that I write on a white board for her. Her main problem is remembering the exact words used. For example, last week's dictation used the word "smaller" and she wrote "littler." If she's worried about spelling, the passage leaves her head completely. I mix up the order of words in the word bank, and I've begun adding random words, as well as some words that are similar in spelling, or the same words either pluralized/singularized or a change in tense. This frees her from spelling paralysis and let's her focus on keeping the passage in her mind.

This.

Our library has several series by Schlessinger Media that we've enjoyed on a lighter level. There are series about ancients, medieval European culture, explorers, colonial North America, Revolutionary US to name the ones we've looked at.

Waves from midway between Florence and Myrtle Beach. :)

Thanks, Mergath - I was afraid that might be the case. My internet is slower than dial up usually, so it sounds like I shouldn't trouble with a sample. :-)

The Great Brain books by Fitzgerald Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls Books by Karen Cushman, especially Catherine, Called Birdy Caddie Woodlawn Dr. Doolittle

Before I go and request a unit, can anyone tell me if TOG is as easy or easier to secularize as SL has been? I need to explore new curricula like I need a hole in the head, especially as what we have is working so well, but I suppose this is my hobby. LOL

We use and love REAL Science Odyssey from Pandia Press.

My 9yo DD is devouring Margureite Henry's horse books. She says "Nurse Matilda is funny, and the Freddy books by Walter R. Brooks are fun and funny, too."

Trying again. :) Have convinced her to snail mail. If there's nobody here, can anyone recommend a safe place for her to find a penpal? Thanks for any help!

My DD would very much like to have a penpal, email preferred. She's eight, loves "Littlest Pet Shops, historical fiction, dogs and cats, and ancient Egypt. (Plus the library.)" Thanks, all. :D

Had it all typed out, with notes and my fingers stumbled and managed to close the tab. :glare: Grr. See my signature.