I've been using it for the past 2 months or so. I love it SO much. Its really fits how *we* homeschool. I don't need to keep track of grades and I need flexibility. I thought that there was quite a learning curve at first. It certainly has its limitations and I've been able to work around them. For example, we use Sonlight for history and sometimes certain books should be done together. It can be tricky. Anyway, I find it very freeing to just start the morning by printing out what needs to be done. There is no guilt about not finishing something and having to rearrange the schedule. I also love the "worked on" and "finished" feature.

You could also try The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. It's dystopic and has zombies, too. Though, I love the Hunger games the best....

We're Catholic but we aren't currently using much Catholic material. Honestly, I try and keep things as secular as possible and then add in religion/catechism. I never thought I'd use a Protestant curriculum, but actually this year we are using Sonlight and I couldn't be happier so far. I don't do the bible part, missionary stories etc.

I'm pretty new to Frontierville. I love it, addicting. But, what I do like about it is that you can only do so much and then you have to quit because you have no more energy. PM, me too! I'll be your neighbor.

You guys are wonderful! Thanks for all the information. I think we might just go with Core 3. I'm so excited to start this program!

I never expected to use Sonlight but I've just read so many wonderful things about it. Last year Dd was doing a half public school/half homeschool program so I didn't have to worry about history. This year we are doing homeschool full-time so I need to find a history program. We did use SOTW 1 in 2nd grade. For us, it was just okay. I was thinking of using SL Core 2 because we missed the middle ages. But, I'm thinking it might be too easy. Should I just skip on to Core 3 or even Core 3+4?? I've spent hours on the Sonlight site and just can't make up my mind. Here's her stats: Age: 9 Grade: going into 4th Reading Level: average 4th grade level. Could anyone help me? Thanks so much!

I love WWE. My Dd is just about to finish WWE2. It's so simple, but challenging. I also really like the reading selections, it's really gotten Dd interested in reading the entire books just from small passages in the workbook. I also have to wonder if kids like this program because they know what to expect? I mean, they really have to listen or read carefully. Anyway, just wanted to say that we are big fans too.

We use SWO and like it quite a bit. It's a no-frills program. I don't know but I think it would be similar to a ps spelling program. Each lesson is 4 pages long. The first page contains a few paragraphs with the spelling words. At the top of the second page is a rule which all of the spelling words have in common. At level C we have 20 words. The 2nd pages is usually a phonics type exercise to group the words. Page 3 can be various types of exercises. Page 4 is proofreading and then a writing exercise (which we totally ignore). I think that if you don't like workbook-y type programs and/or if you have a struggling speller you might not like this program. I tend to not like workbook-y progams, generally. One thing I really like about this, though is that it is one of the few subjects Dd can totally do independently. :001_smile:

Oooh great! I'll check at CVS!

I've had the book for about a year or so but have only begun to try it out this month. So far our favorite is the Light Whole Wheat. I tried to make pita bread but it was a fail. The first time I tried it I rolled it out too thick, the second time too thin. Has anyone tried the bagels or bialys? I'm really intrigued! I just received the second book (healthy breads) last week and it looks just as good.

I've used Paula's Choice and DHC (both need to be ordered). They are good, but I'd like to find something less pricey. I've heard good things about Blue Lizard, but I've never seen it in stores. Let us know how you like it. I can only use physical sunscreens, chemical sunscreens burn my face like crazy.

Hits: WWE FLL MUS Love these! So-So: SWO - but like it enough to do next year Misses: Prima Latina - I dumped this and moved on to CLAA Classical Grammar I, which we haven't had time to formulate an opinion on.

I'm so sorry.

You might consider donating them to your local library if they are in good condition. I work at the public library and we go through them like crazy!

Paws crossed for a great outcome!