I'm actually selling mine. Someone asked if it need the activation code. I think that I didn't register mine because it was just for technical help which I knew I wouldn't need. Right now the kids are having a great time with Mango Languages, but DS 13 really loves Japanese so I'd like to find something for him. Preferably a Japanese neighbor! :D

I'm doing CTC with my dd and she groans when I pull out A Child's Geography. She HAS learned some things from it, but it is boring. I'm looking at using MapTrek and maybe Trail Guide for RtR, but I think A Child's Geo. Vol 1 is better than Vol 2.

Does it need an activation code? I know they have a no resale policy, but it's on Craigslist all the time in used condition.

I just bought the Journal for Zoo 3 and I really like it and think it's more than worth it. There are animal stickers for the "map it" section, mini books, "what do you remember?" questions. I tried to wing it with my own notebooking pages but the Journal is just so much nicer and coordinates with the book. Check Christianbooks.com or Rainbow Resource.

http://www.lyricallearning.com/ You can download the updated section for free so you can listen to the song and peak at the workbook http://www.lyricallearning.com/vol1download.html

I'm jumping in late, but we live in Stow.

My set came with a paper from Michael Clay Thompson that explains when to use everything and WHY. Maybe you can find it on their website or on the MCT Yahoo group. I think using it the way it was designed would reap the best results. That's JMHO, I've only used it for two weeks :D

Maybe you could tell me how SL uses it when you get the Science IG? :001_smile:

Does anyone still use this? I have an older set that I got for my older dc (now in college). I was thinking of using it with my 9 yo dd. If you've used it how have you incorporated it into your science curriculum?

It DOES have a high resale value. You could always try it and then sell it if it isn't working. I just started using it last week and so far I really like it. I think it's certainly worth trying. Yes, it's supposed to be for gifted children, but I think any child could gain from it.

:blush: I didn't realize there were threads on this already. I always find out about things way after everyone else does.

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Our library offers this for FREE online. http://www.mangolanguages.com/ My ds says he's learning more with Mango than with Rosetta Stone.

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Even though I already ordered the entire Island level, that's good to hear. I figured, even if we go through it quickly I can sell it and but the Town level. I tried to find MCT used, but it seems to sell like hotcakes.

Even though the boxes are marked "I" my dd sits near me and we discuss the books after each reading. My 13 yo ds also has a lot of independent reading and the first thing I say after he reads is "okay, tell me what you read" o "what do you think about that situation or person" or "tell me something you learned". Dd and ds both read different books but will have discussions with each other about some of the books they are reading. Always use a curriculum the way it works for your family.

This is from Nothing New Press about Christine Miller's Story of the Ancient World : What stage / age of children is this book appropriate for? "This book, like all the others in the Guerber history series, is meant for a child’s first introduction to the history of the ancient world. It was written with first graders in mind, which is the age we recommend it for at Classical Christian Homeschooling. It is too advanced for a first grader to read independently, but very appropriate for a history read-aloud to first graders, or any other children in the grammar stage. The content covers the events of ancient history and the Old Testament, and as such children will encounter sin, crime, betrayal, and rebellion against God, as well as repentance, faith in God, heroism, and many examples of God’s faithfulness to men. Although we encourage everyone to use the Guerber histories, including The Story of the Ancient World, with their children in the grammar stage, or first through sixth grades, we have heard from many parents whose teens read these histories with great enthusiasm." Maybe I'm in the minority, but my 9 yo dd is reading CtC's history spines by herself and she's fine. She doesn't care for the Christine Miller book but she understands it. She's doing all of CtC but the painting part of poetry and we are doing IEW in place of Write With the Best. I also add SOTW to round out history a little. Can you read the spines together? Or cut down on some of the written narrations and do them orally? CtC did NOT work for my ds who was 12 when he was in it. He couldn't keep up with the notebook pages but the reading was a breeze for him. I think HOD is wonderful when it fits your child but when it doesn't fit, it's drudgery. I bought it for my ds, sold it after using it for 8 units and bought it again for dd.

Well, I placed an order for MCT Level 1 Basic pkg. I hope it clicks with dd and me like it has with so many others.

Do you like it? Do your dc enjoy it? Is it worth doing? I'm on the Royal Fireworks website contemplating the purchase of Grammar Island and my ADD brain is saying "Oooo get that! That looks good, too!"

Bill, If I recall correctly, you don't care for IEW? I think I NEED IEW. We are woefully behind in writing and composition skills here. Maybe IEW will teach the basics, although formulaic, and MCT can teach fine tuning? :confused:

That's good to know! Thanks!

Thank you! Could I skip the writing portion of MCT?

Her writing level makes me think I need to put her in Grammar Island. I plan on using IEW for writing. Would MCT and IEW be overkill or confusing?

What criteria do I use for choosing whether to start dd 9 in Island or Town? Reading level and/or grammar level. Her reading level is very high but her grammar is probably average. We've done FLL 1/2 and part of 3 and some ILL, plus dictation and narration with HOD. Island just looks so easy. If I'm going to shell out $150+ for MCT I want to make sure I get the proper level for dd.