Did each mom buy the book or did you pass it around and use it as a resource? Thanks!! Blessings,kathi

Our coops meet 10 weeks in fall, 10 weeks in spring and I'm trying to figure out a way to make this work. We could do it over the course of 2 years but sometimes it is hard to commit for such a long stretch . Any thoughts on what you would focus on and what you'd leave out. I'm thinking we'd keep it to Geography and people of those places...we'll skip the science component. Also, how did you deal with the copyright issues?? Did you have each family participating purchase a copy so that copies can me made for the entire class? I'm thinking that is the only legitimate way to use it in a coop setting legally but maybe I'm missing something. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks!!! Blessings,kathi

I just rec'd mine in the mail the other day :) http://timberdoodle.com/ Blessings,Kathi

I just rec'd mine in the mail the other day :)

my mom just called to say she has been up all night with a gallbladder attack. She knew the stones were there but this is the first time she has had symptoms this severe. She has a call into the doctor but was on the internet researching some of the natural remedies as well... Anyone have any experience with this?? Do they work? Of course we'd love for her NOT to have invasive surgery (she is a very active 71) Would love to hear any input. Thanks so much!! Blessings,kathi

Do I really need a spelling program if my kids seem to be decent spellers and read and write quite a bit. With my oldest 2, we've tried Spelling Power and MCP's spelling pgms but it just seemed like busy work to me...now I have 4 more students in the wings and my opinion will probably change. Especially for our recently adopted Liberians who still have very thick accents and drop the endings of many words....:eek:...looks like I need to pay attention to the recommendations made on this thread!! Blessings,Kathi

This is by Terri maxwell author of Managers of Their Homes(MOTH). You can view a description at Titus2.com This has worked for us ...I tried the PEGS system after she made mention of it in one of her books but it was a total flop for me and I sold it to use the money to purchase MOTC. I still flounder a bit but overall, I feel that our 6 kiddos (this includes our 2 newly adopted from Liberia) know what they are supposed to be doing and when. My biggest weakness is checking up on them and making sure their jobs are done completely. I love MOTC because the kids wear their 'chorepacks' which are basically clip on namecard holders. The cards fit inside and the children move the cards as they do them to the back of the stack. Eventually, they no longer need to wear them and we keep them in a bin on the counter.You can draw pictures for non readers or pay a a small subscription price to have access to their online chore software which generates printed cards (with pics as needed) We have a morning routine (ie: make bed, get dressed, p/u room, dirty laundry downstairs , read bible eat bfast, brush teeth, take vitamin etc) before lunch chores after lunch chores (Both of these change with the day so I have separate packs for these) Evening Chores Also she gives a biblical vision of why we ought to train our children in this area...very helpful stuff. Check it out on their website';) Hope you find a good fit for your family. Blessings,Kathi

Thanks everyone for your input... I like the idea of using both...as you suggested Daisy. Thanks for the great ideas!! Blessings,Kathi

Which do you prefer and are the workbooks similar? I know that the Pathway Readers convey biblical values through stories of a family and the R&S uses straight bible stories. Just trying to make a decision for next year... I will have 2 1st graders and a 3rd grader using these.Are the prices comparable...I know pathway readers and workbooks are very reasonable... Any input greatly appreciated ;)!! Thanks! Blessings,kathi