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I don't think we have "plus" just the regular. It is free in SC for homeschoolers. I mostly use it for videos for the kids. They have really loved the videos, even the baby (2 1/2) does. It may be because they don't get to watch alot of TV so most anything makes them happy in the way of videos. There is definitely alot of educational material. I can see where you could find anything pertaining to the subject you are on at the time. I plan to schedule them with our studies next year, we didn't have it when I planned this year out. They also have lesson plans & print outs to go with some of the videos, although I haven't made use of this yet.

We are almost at the end of The House at Pooh Corner. It is difficult when you come across the mispelled words to figure out the pronunciation, etc. It has caught me quite a few times. I also let the boys (6) watch an original Pooh movie since they were not familiar with Pooh and all the personalities. And I try to develop a different voice for each character along w/ faces to relay the story. However, it has not held their interest like other read a louds have.

Excuse me please for jumping in on an old post & posting a question. We are finishing SL Core A, now purchasing MFW Adv. Can you tell me how it went for you? Also, they suggest getting ages 3+ their own student sheets. What do you think? We have the twins 6 doing MFW Adv and the baby will turn 3 as soon as we start MFW Adv. :lurk5:

I don't think so. I think they were just never taught, then just passed through. I think.

Thanks so much!

Thank you! I have contacted both suggestions for further information. Hopefully one will work out. My concern is that they don't have computer skills. still open to any & all suggestions! :bigear:

Can anyone recommend, or know of a program that an adult could use to teach themselves to read? I know of an adult who can't read but despirately would like to. They have made attempts through the years to learn; however, I think embarassment and/or lack of commitment have gotten in the way. I was hoping someone could turn me on to a program that used videos, cds etc that they could use independently to learn. I feel it would be life changing for them. Background: this person is- older has no computer skills has little newer technology skills has nobody close by to assist in teaching has learned survival reading skills (like drive through menus, etc) can write

We switched to SL for 1st after MFW K also. It was really nice having everything you need already in hand since SL sends everything you could possibly needm but it also costs about 2xs as much. We are a ways from the library, so that made MFW K a bit of a stretch to get books so often. However, after w/ SL we are seriously thinking of going back to MFK for 2nd. MFW is IMO very easy to omit/add and increase/decrease depth of subjects as you feel necessary for your family. They offered alot of hands on activities for K (IDK about higher grades, I think so) and the activities were fairly simple to do, most of them were quick - 10 mins, made the lesson it was linked to memorable for the kids, not labor intensive, and were using things you most probably had on hand. But yes the whole rounding up books was a minus. They both were pretty much open & go, taking into account you had your books and/or craft supplies. With SL alot of times, I go the glazed over look from my children. I think besides the books, the main difference is the Classical vs Charlotte Mason. I think it would benefit to find which style was the most beneficial for your 4. While SL is Classical, MFW is CM with a little Classical. I realize some maybe 1 way or the other, but try to narrow it done to the majority then work with that. If your kids need hands on activities to concrete information, you want an open & go program, then seriously consider MFW if you can deal with the books. You may want to go through and decide which ones you'd like to use throughout the year and consider buying them used, that may end up cheaper than another program like SL that you buy the books. Or get a Nook to read some of the books on?

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2 part question: 1) We are looking at MFW Adventures and the suggest PLL & a math for a complete curriculum. Is that all we need? 2) I am considering PLL for our LA program. Is PLL all I would need for LA, or do I need an add'l spelling, etc? Also should I purchase the TG for PLL? (We already do SM, LOF, and going to start MM for math - however I'm always open to suggestions :bigear:) ***any add'l advice welcomed!

Then they switch to Spelling Power in 3rd. (I've never used SP because we were already using something else that we liked when we found MFW. I've always been intrigued by the optional box of SP activities that you can get to go with it, though, and might still buy it for my youngest.) Sorry to jump in here, but could you please clarify. We are looking at Adv for our 6 yr old boys. :bigear: thanks!

Then they switch to Spelling Power in 3rd. (I've never used SP because we were already using something else that we liked when we found MFW. I've always been intrigued by the optional box of SP activities that you can get to go with it, though, and might still buy it for my youngest.) Sorry to jump in here, but could you please clarify. We are looking at Adv for our 6 yr old boys. :bigear: thanks!