thanks, I found the link to apply for using on more than one pc in my house. that should help. Next step is to fix my printer...or trade it out for my dh's...hopefully his will work with vista. Mine worked till the cat knocked it to the floor. :glare: I am going to take this next week to get set up and organized and probably start the following week. I also ordered the writing aids, map aids and the gov reading cd's cause I feel I'll need all the help I can get. Looks like I already have many of the books used in year one...I notice the list is not so extensive in upper grammar -Retoric as it is in the lower grammar. Seems all we need to add is Math, Science, Catholic church History and Grammar.... Have you used the book, Ancient Literiture ( used in weeks 1-3) for retoric. I dont know if we should attempt that or skip it so early on. Im sure my son will say to skip it. LOL. Do they need a timeline book or wall timeline? Im not seeing specifics on that. I also have to figure out how the notebooks are set up. ... I sure hope this works for us...I guess my back up plan is using Trisms. But that requires a bit more work of us all! Donna

when my now 15 year old was 4...we used FAIR. I actually liked it for that age. we enjoyed the books and the couch time together. the only negative is that my son did NOT want to hear the same story 5x or even 2x....He liked to move on. I think its fine for a 3 year old. but I'd ditch it by 1st grade at the latest. JMHO.:auto:

Im Catholic and Im fully aware of how all the Christian denominations present their beliefs. However I use Christian and Catholic curricula as I see fit and what fits my children. Honestly most of the Catholic stuff was written many years ago and we dont care for the style. So I am comfortable using selected secular, or christian resources. There are some newer curricula..but they dont fit our needs. I look at the books themselves and their content. We like some Bible Verses included in the studies as well as Bible stories that have not been modified or that have apologetics written to the student.... We are using 3 subjects from BJU this year. They are the best written items we could find for my son. We are trying TOG. Of course we will substitute where needed in the program with Catholic literature and Bibles, and stories of the Saints. I expect others do the same when using a program with a different doctrine...as necessary. I have found things in all sorts of curricula that I dont agree with. Even in the STORY OF THE WORLD books there are sections of history that I have to work around. But I expect an author or publisher to reflect their beliefs in their works. To expect otherwise ........ I too converted to Catholicism from an Evangelical Christian Church ...and prior to that was raised Methodist. I can spot the little things that my kids dont even notice in the books. Its great for conversations. All Im saying is that to condemn a curricula because of the "beliefs of the denomination" seems discouraging...especiallly to newer homeschoolers who may find that said curricula is their best option. I hate to see anyone get bashed on these boards. I prefer to pick and choose by subject and grade. Of course we wont use BJU's history texts...but I am using their writing and grammar 3, Reading 3 (which is thorough and excellent) and the science 4 suites us just fine too. oh and please remember...while while some people are praying for us Catholics to find true faith....We are praying the same for y'all.:001_smile: We all want the same thing...Really! Love to you all...l

Hi some links for catholic homeschoolers: http://www.rchistory.com this is more of a catholic unit study program. http://www.setonhome.com yes, this one is very catholic, a good place to start. http://www.motherofdivinegrace.org/ This is a classical curricula that is very popular http://www.catholicheritagecurricula.com a really nice catholic curricula http://www.allcatholicbooks.com This is a great discounted online store where you can purchase many of the Catholic titles for seton, MODG and other popular curricula. http://love2learnblog.blogspot.com/2006/02/catholic-homeschool-online-forums.html This has a ton of info, links to curricula and reviews. There are also yahoo groups specifically for Catholics who use programs like sonlight, wtm, TOG and more in which they offer alternate readings/schedules etc. You may want to help her choose a style of homeschooling and then see what will fit best. Utilize the love2learn link as it also discusses objectionable materials too. Best of luck. Donna

Anyone here using TOG for high school. I just purchased the TOG DE yr 1 and the writing/maps and gov items to go along with it. Those of you that are using it... What else do you do? Math, science etc... I need to keep it very simple. We will be using both D and R levels as I see fits. He will be overwhelmed Im sure... I know we can use TOG for History, literature, Writing and most of our BIble(religion) and geography although We will be going light on the Bible and Literature at first. We will also do TT Math. Apologia physical Science may have to wait until we get into a routine with the rest? How much Grammar....or other electives? Were just aiming for Graduation...possible college but most likely trade school or no college. (never know)

yep. downloaded and reading it now. trying to install it on the laptop now so dh can access it too. Just trying to figure out how to start...and organize it in my head.

I purchased unit 1 year one to try it out...now what do i do with this. I have the DE. LOL. Just gotta figure it out. Help!

have you read the "Golden Goblet" as it might be a good alternative for that time period. I have not read twice freed...but I know Golden goblet is just about an egyptian boy and it doesn't talk about God. Tirzah was a good book too....touches on the freeing of the Isrealites and thier journey.

content and quality vs grade level...is what Im thinking... we also want to enjoy school time and reduce the number of seperate subjects. see my other post... for our details... http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97938 IF I do TOG...I can order the DE 1st year 1st quarter to try it. what else do I need to order? IS the writing Aids, or anything else helpful? Im not quite sure whats included in the DE ...do you get the Loom? Assesments? I have one pc and one laptop. Can DE be installed on both?(not networked)

I think maybe you may like one of the traditional homeschool courses for Bible such as, Abeka, BJU Christian Liberty press or something along those lines. I also think checking into your own methodist church's sunday school curricula might help as a guide. I understand what your asking for. Im Catholic and for that reason we go with Catholic publishers for Religious Ed. I also like the traditional. BTW..I grew up Methodist.:) I remember loving the traditional services...In fact very similar to the structure of Mass. I was a child then...so maybe I dont remember exactly...but my first Mass reminded me of it quite a bit. hope you find what you need. Blessings,

WE are trying to get back on track. we missed almost this whole past year. the kids unschooled mostly....read and did some math on their own and did a lot around the house. My husband became ill in November and is now just to the point of being able to start helping with school again. he is disabled and confined to his bed or wheelchair all the time. My 10 year old was doing grade 3/4 this year..and the older one is in High school. Both behind. :glare: for my 10 year old. Math: Teaching Textbooks 5 Reading: BJU Reading 3 (full set with tm and readers) English : BJU Grammar and Writing 3 (workbook only, do I need tm?) Read Alouds: I am reading aloud some fantasy fiction to him currently. He also enjoys books on mp3. Religion: Seton Religion 3, Bible stories and catechism at our parish Science: BJU Science 4 (full set with tm) History: Texas history (Textbook) Time 4 Learning Online activities he can do on his own...(reading, math , language science and history are all covered...) Ok that is the main stuff...I have spelling(SS) and writing programs(IEW)...but were not using them at the moment. what I need is simplicity...I wish there was a way to tie it all together ....My boys are NOT into reading ...and Im working on that by trying to introduce them to fun books that I like ... They also help with our animals and with my husbands needs when Im working.(Im the only provider now) I can work with them in the evenings and weekends...dh has to do the daily stuff... My older one, I think Im going to work him towards his GED with some online resources as well as the supplies I have here. He has Teaching Textbooks Pre alg. several grammar programs including Analytical Grammar and a high school style text. Lots of literature to read, Apologia physical science (we have trisms...but he hates it. sigh) IEW and teaching teh classics spanish 1 but he's only really doing the science and math currently..have to get him going on things. Any ideas on putting them together. I dont know if something like TOG would help us or not....for my husband he does better with a plan...but something he doesn't have to get up and go put things together...or find a lot of resources. Ive even considered a sonlight guide..but I cant find things we LIKE in those plans. and the high school level programs are too difficult for this child. (he's 15) Thanks. Donna

can you take an SAT or ACT after a GED?

anyone have a Non Studious child and simply work for a GED? How is a GED looked upon by employers vs a homeschool diploma?

I think they are great programs...and gentle enough for my math phobic kids. The program is sound...and I dont have to teach. what more do you want? :lurk5:

I'll check into these options as soon as I get home from work today.:auto: