Is there such a thing? I was looking at CLE which seems to include all but writing and thought how great it would be for the elementary years to have them done together - simplify and save time. Although I'd want it to be a quality curriculum, of course. So I'm probably asking for too much. As for grammar, I'm drawn to the ones like MTC, BJU, and GWG. But last night I looked at SO many, and got the feeling that was just the tip of the iceberg. Oh, one question about CLE. In their 5th grade sample pages, it looks possible that they are expecting the student to already know how to diagram a simple sentence. Is that the case, or did they probably teach that on some pages not shown? My son has no clue how to diagram. Neither does my daughter, but she'll be going into 4th grade. So far they have used PLL (which is NOT my style), a Spectrum workbook for summer catch-up, and SOS this year (not challenging at all!). And they did Abeka before I took them out of school. Honestly, I'm looking for something that is more student led and provides some sort of grammar tests or quizzes. Thanks!

Thanks for the info. I've been online today looking up Biblioplan, Illuminations, and Simply Charlotte Mason. I can't figure SCM out. Is it just a bookstore? Illuminations looks good but maybe more than I wanted. I had kind of already had my sights set on some other science, grammar, etc. So I'd only be using about 1/3 of the lesson plans which makes it seem not really worth it. Bibloplan looks like a possibility. It seems to be written mainly with the assumption that we would be using SOTW though. So I guess overall I'm feeling like I'm going to have to do a lot of tweaking with all the options. I would just use SOTW, but I really, really prefer the way MOH ties in Biblical history. Oh, another thing I didn't mention is that it's really important to dh that we have tests. And it's important to me that I don't have to make them up myself! ;) What do you all suggest for science and language arts? I was thinking about using Apologia (elementary) and possibly (??) Shurley English. I've heard good things about Shurley except for the writing portions. Not sure what to do about that. We have like Spelling Power but are considering trying Spelling Workout. So can you tell I have no clue what I'm doing?!? :confused: Please continue with any advice and suggestions. I'm very grateful!!!

Hi, We are looking to make a change in our curriculum, and I feel like I'm pretty much new to all this. I've searched a lot in the past week, but I still don't feel like I know what all my options are. I was drawn to TOG, but I have a toddler and am due this summer with another baby. I just don't see being able to get through something that large and overwhelming (and teacher intensive) next year. MOH looks really good. But how do you fill in with other things to make it a little more like TOG - just a little! I saw that there is a supplemental reading list. Does it tell you when to read which books, or is that just self explanatory? Does it have any writing assignments? Is there an answer key to the pretests and quizzes? What options are out there as far as curriculum that includes MOH but also has lesson plans with other things to do? I don't really even know if I'm asking the right questions! Any suggestions or guidance is welcome. :001_smile: