I have both, and I like IPs far better. And I'm not sure why someone else said they are just more of what's in the regular workbooks... the IPs introduce each topic in the same way as the workbooks and then move into far more difficult questions with the concept.

:iagree: I love the HOD (Heart of Dakota) guides for their ease of use and depth of study. This is the first year we are not using HOD, and I am literally making my own guide, laid out exactly like one of HODs. It is just so much easier when you have everything you need to cover, all laid out for you in an easy to read, open and go format. I have a friend who first attempted homeschooling with twin 3rd graders and a Pre-K. She used Abeka and ended up sending her kids back to school after the first semester. When she decided to give it another go (for 5th and 1st grade) I convinced her to give HOD a try, and she just completed her first year and is so satisfied with the year they had. HOD makes it so simple (as far as planning, not interaction) to provide an exceptional education at home.

We pay $25/month for a "Little Ninjas" Karate course which is geared for ages 4-6. Lessons are half an hous twice a week, but we usually only go once a week since it is about a 30 minute drive.

I am looking for any ideas on a curriculum that is similar to VP Omnibus, but without such an emphasis on reformed theology (as we are not Calvinists). Any suggestions?

Does anyone know of any curriculum similar to VP Omnibus but not presented from reformed theology? We would love to intertwine history, literature, and theology but are not Calvinists. Obviously the study of Calvinism would undoubetedly come up but I'd love a curriculum that does not present this worldview as the "Biblical" model throughout. Thanks for any suggestions.

Thank you for the info! My Church is definitely Young Earth. Answers In Genesis (YEC) does have a debate series on their website called "The Great Debate" which present both sides (Old Earth creation vs. Young Earth creation). Although it was beneficial for me, I was hoping for something more kid friendly. I will check out the Veritas Press option, though. My kids are still very young (8, 6, and 4) but they are brilliant, very rationally minded kiddos, and I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before they get too much older :-). Thanks again, and if anyone else knows of anything, I'd appreciate your suggestions.

I am wondering if anyone knows of children's resources which present a Creationist view of cosmology, presenting both YEC and OEC and their differences in scriptural and scientific interpretation. I am not looking for a debate about which is correct, or about Evolution. Thank you for any recommendations.