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  1. they are doing away with the History-Based Writing books (thank goodness!) for the very reason you stated above: CC's schedule of following the TWSS syllabus made it impossible to stay in historical/chronological order in the MBHW books. Drives me batty! CC came up with their own book, following the TWSS syllabus and the lessons will be historically chronological. it's baffling to me that tutors aren't supposed to share their lesson plans in teaching as well. fortunately a friend of mine gave me hers to look over when i was starting to make lessons plans. otherwise, i'd still be trying to come up with my own system. there is a lot to do as a tutor, but i enjoy the preparation for the class each week. except for the IEW part. :-)
  2. Hmmm....I came by this morning to respond to a post from last night (by OhElizabeth) that seems to have been deleted. I think this discussion is great for those of us who are on the fence, or who have pros and cons of the program as a whole. For those who either love it or don't like it at all, this is a moot point. ~liz
  3. I think the CC model is completely classical, especially in the Foundations level. The rote memory work isn't to be expounded on in the early years, just memorized. (I've heard rumors that there are "masters foundations classes" with 11 or 12 year olds who do begin to dig deeper into the memory work since that age is already in the dialectic stage.) That said, the Foundations Memory Master approach to learning seems to be forced and encouraged highly and for students, like my boys, who enjoyed going to CC, doing some of the memory work, and having fun with their friends, the challenge to win a tshirt if they memorized everything with 100% accuracy just wasn't there for them. i didn't like the memory masters challenge aspect of Foundations, and we do not participate in the Foundations part of our campus. I am an Essentials tutor, and LOVE the EEL part but hate the IEW approach to writing. I love to write creatively and I think IEW is too constrictive. I've heard parents who don't like to write, and who have kids who don't like to write, say that's why they love IEW: it helps their child know what to write. My Essentials child doesn't like to write, and I don't want him to learn to write the IEW way...I'm thinking of doing WWE with him next year even though I'll still be tutoring Essentials. So I am not a drinker of the koolaid: I'm not 100% on board with the greatness of the program, but I do like enough aspects of it to continue with them while we are in the Essentials stage. I'm hesitant about the Challenge program because it is very closed-minded about Creation. The program seems to be full of anti-evolution material (based on the books in the curriculum that you can see in their catalog), which I refuse to teach to my kids.
  4. I'm sorry tif this thread has already been discussed...if it's easier to point me to an old thread that discusses this, that would be great! We have been using Song School Latin with my young boys for the past year (ages 4, 6, and 7) and are ready to go into a first year of Latin studies. I was convinced I'd be using Latin for Children (Classical Academic Press), but now I'm leaning more toward Latina Christiana (Memoria Press). Can anyone give me a review of what you liked/disliked about either of these Latins? My boys like chants and songs, and short worksheets (not worksheet-heavy). Or is there yet another Latin course that works well for young children? I thought I'd get to a convention this year to look at the material up close, but it's not working out this year...so this is the next best way to get information on learning material. Thanks! ~liz
  5. I was just considering purchasing AAS for the next school year after doing Spell to Write and Read for two years. While I love the concept and program of Spell to Write and Read, and while it's given a great start in phonetic reading, my two boys (ages 6, and 7) are not good spellers at all. Can someone point to or give a quick description of how A&P is different than AAS? I was so close to making my new spelling program decision! :)
  6. I converted our family over to whole grains about a year ago, but I keep unbleached white flour in the house for the occasional batch of pancakes or pizza dough. I have three young boys (4, 6, and 7) who don't complain too loudly about their whole grain pizza crust or pancakes, but every now and then the oldest will ask for the "old kind." I still love the whole grain texture and nutty flavor, especially on pizza!
  7. I haven't heard a formal announcement of it yet - I keep checking the "Philly Conference" thread, though. If anyone has info on where it will be announced, let us know! :) ~liz
  8. i wondered at this too, but the more i thought of it, the more i wondered if she was trying to make it look like he would support Ham dragging SWB's name through the mud. Kind of like, "See what happens when you disobey scripture and allow women into higher education? They allure us down the wrong path with their woeful grammar books and steer us unto the path of destruction by publishing woeful scientific and old earth authors." I could be way off, though.
  9. WOW! I hope they don't delete these from the thread! People will see Phillips true character in this conversation (as they are seeing Ham's true colors in his current FB posts). Very interesting, to say the least.
  10. Hello! I've been registered with these forums for a while, but have just started using them in earnest again. I am a mama to three boys, ages 4, 6, and 7. This is our third year homeschooling and we've just joined a classical co-op this semester (Classical Conversations). We'll be incorporating lots more PHP products into our homeschool next year, so I thought I'd join back in on these discussions. I find these boards to be so encouraging! I blog about our homeschool and hobby farm (sheep!) at http://www.smithical.com. Find me as Elizabeth Laughlin Smith at facebook! ~liz
  11. I'm curious as to whether AiG or Ken Ham have responded to your communication efforts yet, Susan? I see that Ken Ham is ready to blog again about Enns' writings (pulling quotes out of context) and those "who endorses it." ~liz
  12. Doug Phillips called on everyone to purchase something from AiG yesterday (because GHC is basically taking money away from AiG's sales by not having them at the convention). We can do the same at Peace Hill Press today (not that we need anyone to tell us to do so) to make up for the loss in business they might be enduring. Let's love on PHP!! ~liz
  13. You can also "friend" Susan on facebook...she will no doubt, welcome your facebook-friendship! :) unless you're a "wolf in sheep's clothing." ahem.
  14. please let us know when and where we should "register" for this new event. very excited to be able to come! ~liz
  15. Can someone help me out with the initials MCT? :) and just to be clear, this is the same weekend that the North East Convention was to be held? thanks!! :) ~liz
  16. i had the same reaction upon reading Ham's "review" of your book review. I read your actual review and found Ham's "slice and dice" treatment of your review rather suspect. But even MORE suspect, the advertisement for selling his curriculum in the same post. ~liz
  17. i am definitely interested as i was so close to registering for the philly conference and booking our hotel room. have to talk it over with the husband, so can i semi-confirm with a :auto: ? thanks! ~liz
  18. Can SWB and company of Peace Hill Press and even Olive Branch Books join in the fun?? (just throwing it out there!!) :) ~liz
  19. this is what Peter Enns' wikipedia page says about that: "On March 26, 2008, the Board of Trustees at Westminster Theological Seminary voted 18–9 to suspend Enns from his position effective May 23, 2008.[15] Though the faculty voted 12–8 that the work falls within the parameters of the Westminster Confession of Faith,[15] the chairman of the Board said that a majority of the members on the Board at that time felt the book was incompatible with the Confession.[14] As of August 1, 2008, Enns and the seminary agreed to part ways.[16] Following the Board's vote, nine trustees resigned from the board."
  20. Noooo!!!! We just decided to go to the Philly conference and visit family in the area.
  21. I really think he's in over his head "taking on" the likes of SWB and Dr. Enns. He pulled quotes out of context of her review, and is running with his interpretations (funny, that!). I found the opening paragraph of SWB's review of Dr. Enn's book (about reading Sumerian poetry and how that relates to Paul's new heaven and new earth description) compelling and quite interesting, and he doesn't include it in his "review" of her book review on his blog. The simple fact that Ham and his ilk are ignoring HUGE chunks of human culture and history in order to fit their very small view of God's creation doesn't do God's creation justice. argh!
  22. hello! for those of you who teach bible in your homeschool, what do you recommend? i have a few ideas for what we'll be doing in the fall with my 1st and 2nd grader (the pre-k-er will no doubt sit at the table/on the couch/in bed with us and follow along as well), but would love some recommendations from other classical homeschoolers! thanks! ~liz
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