# Latest **URL:** https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [CAT score interpretation](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cat-score-interpretation/7058)
**Author:** [@Mdavis117](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Mdavis117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cat-score-interpretation/7058 "2022-08-23T18:34:39Z")
My son just got his CAT scores back and I need help interpreting them. His reading composite scored at a grade equivalent of 7.4 but his language composite was at grade 13.6. Does this discrepancy sound correct or could … --- ## [What Speech Therapy materials do parents find helpful? - SLP asking for advice](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-speech-therapy-materials-do-parents-find-helpful-slp-asking-for-advice/6963)
**Author:** [@SLPatHome](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/SLPatHome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-speech-therapy-materials-do-parents-find-helpful-slp-asking-for-advice/6963 "2022-05-17T12:06:34Z")
Hi I am a Speech-Language Therapist. I have been trying to create a side business by making programs that parents can use to help children work on speech sounds. I’ve had limited success. I’m hoping that you could gi… --- ## [Brigance skills assessment](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/brigance-skills-assessment/1845)
**Author:** [@KathiJohnson](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/KathiJohnson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/brigance-skills-assessment/1845 "2022-04-29T05:16:30Z")
Sharing this info in case it helps anyone.... I am doing this test with my daughter. The actual title is "Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills II" and it is the "green" (not environmental green, but the col… --- ## [My 4 years old and 9 months old cant read or write](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-4-years-old-and-9-months-old-cant-read-or-write/6891)
**Author:** [@jumilmika](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jumilmika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 9:44am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-4-years-old-and-9-months-old-cant-read-or-write/6891 "2022-03-10T09:44:11Z")
My kid knows his alphabets and its sounds, shapes, colors, numbers and anything. but im really concerned about his writing and reading, he cant trace letters and he cant color pictures and anything, even tracing a simpl… --- ## [Keeping Focused when nearing Summer](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-focused-when-nearing-summer/3813)
**Author:** [@J\_momof3](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/J_momof3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-focused-when-nearing-summer/3813 "2022-03-07T10:25:36Z")
Ladies I need tips!!! We're nearing the finish line of this year and my excuses are getting the better of me. Doctor, Dentist, grocery shopping, play dates now that spring is here, laundry, dishes, sleep, meals - preppi… --- ## [Parenting Books - Girls/Bigger Family/Age Gap](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/parenting-books-girls-bigger-family-age-gap/6964)
**Author:** [@jessicaeaves](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jessicaeaves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/parenting-books-girls-bigger-family-age-gap/6964 "2022-01-19T13:13:23Z")
I am looking for some advice on some great parenting books. We are a Christian home, have four girls, homeschool (obviously), and have a seven-year age gap between the oldest and second (cue much sibling rivalry). Would … --- ## [Homeschooling Jr. High and High School](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-jr-high-and-high-school/2434)
**Author:** [@ArizonaTurtle](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/ArizonaTurtle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-jr-high-and-high-school/2434 "2022-01-06T11:53:08Z")
Hi there! I am so excited to have found this community. We homeschooled once before for elementary school due to a profoundly negative experience that my daughter had from Kinder to 2nd grade. We sent the kids back … --- ## [What do you do to stop yourself from having curriculum overload?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-stop-yourself-from-having-curriculum-overload/1083)
**Author:** [@kathleennj](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/kathleennj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-stop-yourself-from-having-curriculum-overload/1083 "2015-05-27T17:52:00Z")
Even now in reading these boards and all the great curriculum suggestions, I am looking up curriculum's. My main curriculum is Sonlight and I absolutely love it. On top of doing the Sonlight, I add in other curriculum.… --- ## [Oregon Trail Curriculum](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/oregon-trail-curriculum/6700)
**Author:** [@toriajj](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/toriajj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/oregon-trail-curriculum/6700 "2020-11-04T18:20:32Z")
Hi All! I am new homeschool mom and new here to the COAH community. Has anyone found a fun curriculum for the Oregon Trail? My middle kiddo is in the 4th grade and this is the year they usually do this in the public scho… --- ## [Sharing some pics of our school room!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/sharing-some-pics-of-our-school-room/1383)
**Author:** [@FraggleMom](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/FraggleMom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/sharing-some-pics-of-our-school-room/1383 "2021-08-31T15:45:48Z")
I have a little post about it over on my blog. I wanted to share the link to it here because I just finished fixing it up and I am so excited for it! I know you ladies understand the excitement. Our School Room --- ## [First year of High School](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/first-year-of-high-school/6865)
**Author:** [@mommabeth](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/mommabeth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/first-year-of-high-school/6865 "2021-07-15T23:57:35Z")
Heading into high school with my son. He learns a lot better by watching online/video’s of the different subjects. We’ve used Abeka in the past, but it tends to be pretty rigorous. Anyone use an online/video based that… --- ## [History K-12 Family Learning](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/history-k-12-family-learning/6855)
**Author:** [@jessicaeaves](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jessicaeaves)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/history-k-12-family-learning/6855 "2021-07-14T01:04:00Z")
I’m not sure if this exists but I have a 6th grader, 4 yo, 2 yo, and one on the way. I want a History curriculum that is reusable for the little ones in a few years, that is of a Biblical view, can be learned as a family… --- ## [Cozy, natural socks](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cozy-natural-socks/6837)
**Author:** [@AngCalv](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/AngCalv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cozy-natural-socks/6837 "2021-06-03T09:22:09Z")
My 5 years old daughter gets so happy when we wear something similar. Now she often asks me to buy such socks. Does anybody know where can I get a similar type of socks with interesting designs for me and my daughter? --- ## [Poll: What is your favorite reading curriculum?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/poll-what-is-your-favorite-reading-curriculum/47)
**Author:** [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/poll-what-is-your-favorite-reading-curriculum/47 "2021-05-24T16:15:10Z")
Abeka All About Reading BJU Press Explode the Code Other --- ## [Starting mid year](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/starting-mid-year/6788)
**Author:** [@Charli12](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Charli12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/starting-mid-year/6788 "2021-04-01T12:35:04Z")
Hi, My daughter is 5 now and we are beginning to home school. She was in a public pre-school but home school was always the goal after 1st grade so we just started a little earlier than planned. Being mid year I am ju… --- ## [History Curriculum Recommendation](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/history-curriculum-recommendation/6730)
**Author:** [@jenns08](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jenns08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/history-curriculum-recommendation/6730 "2021-03-30T11:46:49Z")
Hi! I’m looking to try something different for History. Something more Charlotte Mason. I was looking at A Gentle Feast and Beautiful Feet. Any recommendations? --- ## [Masterbooks LLFALE vs TGTB](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/masterbooks-llfale-vs-tgtb/6679)
**Author:** [@jenns08](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jenns08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/masterbooks-llfale-vs-tgtb/6679 "2021-03-11T01:48:11Z")
Can I get some thoughts on these two? Likes/dislikes? Reasons of preference? --- ## [Where to begin?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/where-to-begin/6472)
**Author:** [@Bectoo2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Bectoo2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/where-to-begin/6472 "2020-08-07T19:49:36Z")
Hello Everyone, We are looking into homeschooling 2 5th-graders, a 7th-grader, 8th-grader, and sophomore. I am familiar with where to find our state standards (Nebraska). However, I’m unsure of where to find curriculum … --- ## [Curriculum for special needs](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/curriculum-for-special-needs/6707)
**Author:** [@Suzann4848](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Suzann4848)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/curriculum-for-special-needs/6707 "2020-11-10T17:04:16Z")
We have been on a almost a two year hiatus. During that time we had some testing done which showed that her mental age was 5-6 yr old. We have used Math U See and Spelling U See I was wondering if any of ya’ll have found… --- ## [Fix It Grammar... is it enough?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/fix-it-grammar-is-it-enough/6055)
**Author:** [@jenns08](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jenns08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/fix-it-grammar-is-it-enough/6055 "2020-10-27T19:28:11Z")
I’m getting mixed reviews. I am hearing that it’s not complete and best used as a supplement and then I’m hearing the opposite. Thoughts? I am really looking for a grammar program that does not teach in isolation but ra… --- ## [ABeka Vs. All About Reading/Spelling](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/abeka-vs-all-about-reading-spelling/2325)
**Author:** [@momlivininfaith](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/momlivininfaith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/abeka-vs-all-about-reading-spelling/2325 "2020-10-20T22:10:46Z")
Needing some input on Reading/Phonics/Spelling curriculum. Right now we are using a mix of curriculum for our various subjects. Right now we are using AOP Horizons for Reading and Phonics; All About Spelling for Spelli… --- ## [Virtual Biology Lab](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/virtual-biology-lab/6685)
**Author:** [@walter2118](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/walter2118)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/virtual-biology-lab/6685 "2020-10-18T13:33:17Z")
I leaned that this resource is available FREE during the cover crisis. Great way to have a learning lab experience. www.vscopeexplorer.com user: kim passcode; biology --- ## [Using AAR but looking to switch to Reading Horizons-really could use your thoughts!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/using-aar-but-looking-to-switch-to-reading-horizons-really-could-use-your-thoughts/6211)
**Author:** [@lauragonzalez](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/lauragonzalez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/using-aar-but-looking-to-switch-to-reading-horizons-really-could-use-your-thoughts/6211 "2020-09-17T04:55:08Z")
I have a profoundly dyslexic (and ADHD) 4th grader and an advanced typical 2nd grader. We have been using AAR for the last 1.5 yrs and, although I really like the program and have experienced all its pros, I fear we aren… --- ## [The good and the beautiful free curriculum](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/the-good-and-the-beautiful-free-curriculum/2502)
**Author:** [@Lovinsid](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lovinsid)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/the-good-and-the-beautiful-free-curriculum/2502 "2020-09-17T04:42:11Z")
Has anyone tried Jenny Phillips the good and the beautiful curriculum? It is a free curriculum that I recently found. It looks really good. I was wondering if anyone has used it and what your thoughts are. I am thinking … --- ## [Wolsey Hall Oxford](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/wolsey-hall-oxford/5311)
**Author:** [@Ealbahli](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ealbahli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/wolsey-hall-oxford/5311 "2020-09-07T16:03:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m so glad & honored to be part of such a beneficial homeschooling forum such as this forum. I would like to know if any of you is familiar with the Wolsey Hall Oxford? If so, would you kindly share your e… --- ## [Total newbie to homeschooling](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/total-newbie-to-homeschooling/6591)
**Author:** [@Ravensis](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ravensis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/total-newbie-to-homeschooling/6591 "2020-08-18T20:58:56Z")
Looking for help with best curriculum for a 1grader with apraxia of speech.Any helpful tips or tricks would be very appreciated --- ## [Trouble finding curriculum](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/trouble-finding-curriculum/6570)
**Author:** [@Mcrisman83](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Mcrisman83)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/trouble-finding-curriculum/6570 "2020-08-15T19:02:20Z")
I am looking for my curriculum unicorn. I have been homeschooling for 4 yrs now. My daughter is entering 5th and my son 2nd. I had a really hard time this last year with trying to do them together. I had a lot of frustra… --- ## [Download problems](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/download-problems/6578)
**Author:** [@kclary](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/kclary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/download-problems/6578 "2020-08-10T01:14:22Z")
I’m a new homeschooling momma of 4 and I purchased the road trip and expedition earth along with some book studies. I’m new to this and clicked the link to download a bunch of times, not realizing where the downloads wen… --- ## [Help learning letters and numbers](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-learning-letters-and-numbers/6548)
**Author:** [@Ashley2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ashley2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-learning-letters-and-numbers/6548 "2020-08-07T20:04:12Z")
Any tips on how to get my 5 year old to recognize letters and numbers. It’s been tuff and I dont want him to get discouraged and I know when things are fun he tends to want to learn and asks to do school earlier than usu… --- ## [Honor 7th grade](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/honor-7th-grade/6553)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/honor-7th-grade/6553 "2020-08-07T19:50:00Z")
Hi first year of HS my 12 year old son For honors 7 grade [Previous page](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md?page=2)