We just finished our second year of CC, and have enjoyed soooo many aspects of it. My dd is finishing 3rd grade. For us, it is well worth the money. I like the group aspect of introducing memory work, the accountability for ME to continually review the memory work, and the student presentations each week in class. Search for CC in the forums. You'll get a variety of threads to read. I would look for a one-day parent practicum in your area, and also contact your local director. HTH!

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss. It is fictional but somewhat autobiographical. It is a very 'real' book. I, too, am missing a lot of my spark after suffering tragedies. Hope we both get ours back! hugs : )

You are so right!! I need to make sure I appreciate ALL the positives on a daily basis. Our 'recess' at the pool yesterday - twirling my daughter around and playing dolphin - was precious! Thanks for the reminder, I needed that.

My daughter is finishing 3rd grade, and we are finishing WWE Level 2. Like others have said so well on this thread, it is wonderful for reluctant writers. Spelling and writing were major issues in our home. I think I stopped phonics too soon because she was reading so well. With WWE, they emphasize that this isn't a spelling lesson, and that we are to help our children with spelling words. That really took a lot of pressure off of my daughter, and she began to enjoy narration/dictation when she knew she didn't have to write it all on her own. Her hand muscles have strengthened through the year, too. She loves WWE, and thanks to AAS, she loves spelling now, too. Whew! HTH!

Thank you for posting!! :001_smile:

Persuasion gets my vote, too. Sense & Sensibility was the first I read, in high school, but it didn't resonate with me until I saw the movie (sad to say!). I saw the BBC Pride & Prejudice, and truly enjoy it, but I don't enjoy reading that one as well as Persuasion.

We recently started using the Texas God Created, and thoroughly enjoy it. It's a good read at home, too. HTH!

Just a big THANK YOU for this thread!! :lol:

Great thread! I often think of Jane Austen's world while doing our mapwork. In the BBC version of Sense & Sensibility, young Margaret is memorizing her timeline of Kings of England. I have pointed that out to my dd as she memorizes her timeline. :001_smile:

Thanks for both of your input!! It is so valuable and gives me the 'hands-on' perspective that I need. I haven't done ECC yet - I do like the missions focus of it. hmm...more looking and praying ahead!

My dh and I have been sitting at our dining room table for the past two hours trying to decide between these two programs! For my rising 4th grader I am looking at MFW Creation to the Greeks or HOD Creation to Christ. Unfortunately, I don't have to worry about adding in other children, it is just my daughter. MFW seems to have a broader approach - including the music and art. It also seems to have more 'activities' which our daughter would love. I can't tell if HOD is as full of activities e.g. preparing feasts, Egyptian meals, etc. Any insight? Thanks!!!

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Although I have some issues with CC, overall it is VERY beneficial to us. I think the opportunity each child has for a little 'public speaking' is excellent. I also love the fine arts portions, studying the composers and great artists. These are things I would love to do on my own, but are too easy to 'schedule out'. Also, it helps to have a 'deadline' date to have things memorized. CC was also my first exposure to Classical Christian education, and seeing how other families are fleshing that out. I also think CC draws a lot of wonderful families to the program. Our closest friends are the ones we have made through CC, and for that I am extremely grateful.

THANK YOU for the heads up on this group!

This board has really been invaluable to me! I am still in the grammar stage of learning about classical education. This helps me to 'see' how it's done on a practical level. I was so stressed last year when I was beginning Classical Conversations and I didn't know what to do or not do for curriculum! My 'hits' were recommendations from this board: WWE, FLL, AAS, SOTW (I still remember how frustrating all those abbreviations were at the beginning!) I so appreciate everyone's input!