Easy classical

[3girls4me]

Hi ladies,

This question has been asked in the past but not recently that I can find. (And not a very good answer)

Why does Easy Classical not seem to get much traction around here? Am I missing something? I know many people don't like to check boxes in general, so I get that. But it seems to use spines that are commonly mentioned here and the literature looks good too. Just wondering why it isn't more popular.

I am considering it for next year, among other things.

Thanks!

[HomeAgain]

After looking through it again, I can say why it doesn't appeal to me:

 

-The website feels clunky.  I feel like I'm clicking incessantly to get to what I want to look at.  When I did finally get to the price page for the 2nd grade lesson plan, the name of the tab says it is 'First Grade Schedule" and includes Ancients, not Middle Ages.

 

-I'm not interested in many of their recommendations for complete curriculum.  Asynchronous development coupled with a learning style that doesn't mesh well with Saxon or sing-song stuff like Shurley jingles and SSL.

 

-their page of readers/read alouds are about the same that can be found at most other book lists by time period. There's nothing new.

 

-history schedules a lot of reading/writing, but few projects other than cut and color.  In fact, total projects seem to be cut to one paltry science project per week, which is then written out.

 

 

It's just not conducive to how we approach education, even a classical education, here. 

[coloradomomof5]

I emailed the owner twice with question. Took over a week to get a reply and it didn't even answer my question. I was looking at science. I did order one or two of the books as they looked good enough to keep.

 

 

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[Elizabeth86]

I don't know? I got it for earth science for my first grader. It seems exactly what I wanted. I haven't used it though because we haven't started science because I'm pregnant and exhausted. that's all i have. It 100% appealed to me.

[bpskowski]

I'm using the history curriculum, modern, with my two 4th graders and my 8th grader! I'm using their writing curriculum that ties in with modern history too.  I'm really liking it.  My 8th grader has loved history from the first grade.  My two girls don't seem to retain and enjoy it as much.   On the other hand my 8th grader is not into writing and the two girls love writing.  So every morning we meet and do easy classical history.  The the girls have to do key word outline, paragraph and dress ups on one paragraph every week.  My son has to do both paragraphs.  It is really helping my girls focus in on the main important points.  For my son it's a review plus making him produce paragraphs.  (He is also doing Jump In for writing.  Last year he did EIW and it worked well so continuing with that style for the weekly paragraphs just re-enforces EIW form last year.) He is also doing Beautiful Feet's US and World History Senior High.  He reads very well and the literature approach is perfect for him.  

 

[3girls4me]

Thanks for all of the responses!

[Homeschoolmom3]

I used it in my early days of homeschooling and loved it! It’s perfect for those just starting out and/or likes checking the box. Similar to Memoria Press. I used for elementary ages from1st grade-5th. If you have any questions just ask. I’ve gone to CM but for those seeking neoclassical it’s great!