I kinda thought so, but was hoping for a different answer! 😠oh well. We had set aside ETC for a bit but just picked it up again to see how it went. It still won’t be easy, but it does seem like there is a bit more understanding than previously. We will see!

Always fun to see what people say here! Loving: CLE math RSO chemistry SOTW Apples and Pears Spelling Barry Stebbing Drawing Lessons Middle Ground: FFL WWE Not loving: Rod and Staff spelling (before switching to Apples and Pears) ETC

Have done some searches through topics here, but am hoping for a clear cut plain answer. Can CLE LA be a replacement for ETC. I know the CLE LA program is more comprehensive than just phonics, and I am pleased with what it has taught grammatically so far. We have mostly been using it as a supplement to FFL, and we are using a lower level for simply reinforcement of things learned, not as a working curriculum, and I have not seen the higher levels. I would just love to get rid of ECT. DD1 has always struggled with ETC, and I would love to replace it with something that will do as good a job as ETC does for DD2!

Concordia Publishng House (cph.org) has a good picture Bible with non-Anglo-Saxon images of Jesus. https://www.cph.org/p-18257-the-story-bible.aspx?REName=Books%20%26%20Bibles&plk=240&Lk=0&rlk=250

Thanks for all your thoughts! I totally agree about the taking t-ball seriously but in this town, like many small towns, sports is the ultimate thing. The parents are there cheering and the kids have cleats. Not joking. I think she mostly liked just people-watching, which is much more interesting than a game of t-ball! She likes feeling that she is a part of something, but isn't one to jump right in on the action. So after some research into what was available, we ended up saying she could do summer ballet lessons which is MUCH more up her alley! And she is very excited. Now we only have to suffer through *ahem* enjoy her little sisters t-ball games!

Which in itself is no problem. Both DD5 and DD7 have done T-ball and "advanced" T-ball, respectively, the past two years. DD5 wants to play t-ball again this summer which I have no problem with. She is a scrappy girl and fairly sporty, so far. DD7, on the other hand....well...not so much. It is actually quite painful, though endearing for her family, to watch. It takes her about 7 tries to actually hit the ball, when she gets on base she just stands there staring about until another runner "magically" appears by her side telling her to run to the next base. She spent almost an entire game last year not watching the game in which she was playing, but the game in the next diamond over! She is the sweetest girl and very talented in many ways, just not in this way. It would actually be quite hilarious if it wasn't so painful. If any of you out there know the British tv show "Jeeves and Wooster," imagine Madeline Basset playing softball. Yeah. I would not have a problem letting her play again, but she is the only girl that plays (there are only three girls in her class if she were in public school), and by this age the boys actually can and want to play. Really play. I don't want them to get frustrated with her not doing well and being mean to her. I tried to gently dissuade her tonight at dinner ("there aren't any girls...it didn't seem like you really enjoyed it...etc" She still says she wants to play, but I really don't think she should. I am trying to find another activity to maybe distract her with. DH doesn't really see a problem letting her try again, but man, I really don't want to have to watch that again...it hurts to know the other moms and kids are grumbling about her (which she is thankfully oblivious to still). Do I let her play and just see what happens, or do I say no?

The Story of Jesus (for children ages 5 to 105) Don't know if your granddaughter is just three or nearer four. This would be fine for a four year old, at least it was for my four year old. Not animated. The story of Jesus seen through the eyes of children who lived during his time. My kids like it, especially since it has children as the main characters (obviously Jesus is the main topic). It also has a bit of tension and added interest (that could be used as a discussion point if wanted) because some of the kids' families do not believe Jesus is the Messiah.

Might be harder to find, but Fred Craddock is pretty good.

Okay, that makes sense. I knew it was not exactly like the Sir Cumference books, just wasn't sure about how much story there was. I saw some examples of pages, but not enough to get a really good feel for what things would entail. Thanks a lot!

So....say someone is using Singapore and likes it and is not sure they want to switch to something else. Would MLFLE be a good...not supplement, exactly..... but more like a math reading time? Like to sit down with before in the evening and read through some and maybe do some work if the kids feel like it? Because they are stories, right? Could it be used just as a math reading book, kind of like the Sir Cumference books?

Could I get some input and opinions from all you wonderful ladies? Currently I am using WWE and FFL. I like them and think they do a good job, but we start getting bored with the repetition of reading stories and asking comprehension questions, narration, etc. especially we do this for history and to some extent science as well. It would also be nice to have those two book basically in one. If I understand correctly, the Rod and Staff English does this, is that right? Could that replace WWE and FLL? Not sure if I want to go that route, but would like to get some more thoughts and have some clarification. Thanks all!

No worries! I have gotten a fair few comments about our homeschooling in our town, and on bad days I find humor in thinking of the awkward ways I could respond to people. They would, obviously, make anyone look like an idiot, which is why I do not actually respond as such. But sometimes, when I get an especially idiotic comment, I am sorely tempted....

Thank you for the great ideas! Oddly enough, it stays fairly moist there in spite of the overhang. We have had some rather....phalic, nastily so, fungi pop up randomly. We are going to a garden center this week and will keep an eye out for some plants you mentioned!

Thank you! That was helpful and I found some new plants on there I was not aware of. I think I am going to try to go with ferns, bloodroot, trillium, bleeding hearts, just really a woodland feel. I think.

So I know this was started a year ago, but one of my gurus mentioned this curriculum and I wanted to check to out. Looked online, but it is hard to get a good feel. Did you end up using this? What did you think? Dd will be 8 in October and starting 2nd grade work. We have been using Singapore which at times works well, at times it is a nightmare. It does seem like this MFLE is not as intense, and I am questioning how it was for your daughter? Did you go with level 1? Was it too light? For everyone else who has used this also, what did you like/not like? For someone coming off Singapore 1, would we lose ground going to level2? I want a curriculum that is slightly vigorous, but less confusing for us than Singapore has been at time. Something between Saxon and Singapore. This is obviously so different, I would love to hear what you all have to say! Thank you!!!