We will be using Analytical Grammar for my dd's 6th grade year. I am wondering what others have used along with that to round out Language Arts when using AG. Thanks! Dawn

Did you find yourself skipping over certain parts, or just reviewing? I could tell from the samples that we would not be ready for Level 2 of AAR after MFW K, but I suppose it's not that big of a deal like I am making it to be : )

Hi, we are using MFW K, but I will not be using MFW First Grade next year. I am wondering if others have gone this route, and what you moved into after? I am interested in AAR, but am not sure what level we would move into. Thanks! Dawn

I picked up the full Coral level set, including the TM for $50 on ebay. Otherwise, my plan was to wing it without the TM.

Trying Mosdos this year as well, for 5th grade. I am using the TM, but only because I found a stellar deal on it. Super excited to get started!

First, I love Rod and Staff spelling...I love that it is rules based, and I believe that the work dd does is challening enough for her. However, in 3 years, she has missed only 2 spelling words total on tests, and often complains that the words are not challenging for her. She really does not study her words, beyond doing the assigned work. I would like to challenge her, since she is good with spelling, and desires to compete in spelling bees. Any ideas? Has anyone added challenge words to the curriculum to step things up? Thanks! Dawn

Hi, I am just about decided on Biblioplan, but unsure which components to utilize. I am absolutely determined to use SOTW for a spine, but needed something to add in the Bible/Church aspect to it. Biblioplan seems to fit the bill. However, I really do not want to use their companion, but would utilize the Journey Through The Bible and other titles scheduled to cover that portion. If you have used this curriculum, can you tell me if we really need the companion as a spine...are we missing something that links these if we don't? I had contacted Biblioplan and they said we don't absolutely need the Companion, but I wanted to hear it from those who have used it. Thanks!

I hope someone can give some good insight on this for me. I recently began researching MOH and SOTW, and fell in love with the layout/setup of MOH. I however have some concerns about what I have seen mentioned elsewhere...is it TOO heavy on Bible/Church history at the expense of other world history that should be taught? When I look at the table of contents, I do kind of get that idea, but since I do not have the book in front of me I cannot see if perhaps there is more material covered in the chapters than what is listed in the table of contents. I definitly like doing the Bible and church history chronilogically with world history, but not at the sacrifice of it. I have thought of instead doing SOTW and adding in bible to that, but I really fell in love with MOH and the mapping and activities.

My dd is in 4th grade, and every year we have tried a boxed curriculum and failed to complete it. This year, we tried SL, again. I do love it...but the fact is, we are spending much more time on history than I feel we need to be, and with a newborn in the house, that will just not work for us. I have again started to look at SOTW, and I believe it would meet our needs and is a great curriculum. But, I am wondering if she is too old to start the series? Also wondering how much time I could expect to spend on this with a 4th grader, as I would do the activity guide/maps, and additional literature. Thanks! Any input is greatly appreciated. Dawn

Can you tell me what this looks like in your homeschool? I am planning to use WWE and also the writing exercises in R&S, but feel we should be doing more actual writing.

This is one of the few things I would actually say to see a Chiropractor for. The area you are describing sounds like it could be stemming from the back.

I am expecting at the end of September. Trying to get our school year started early so I can have a couple of weeks off at that point, but I am not expecting that a newborn will be much of a distraction, since my 9 year old should be able to do a lot independently. Dealing with my 4 year old during school, and getting it done with him will be another story!

I have absolutely loved Math Mammoth, and don't feel anything is missing. I would say the solving of word problems occurred in the 2nd grade Light Blue level. I am not strong in math, and have had no problem teaching it. I would say I have even learned some things already! We are working a level "behind," but I know that dd has more depth in her understanding of math than the typical child. And Maria has always been available and quick to answer any questions : )

Anybody before I order? Thanks! : )

Hi there...wondering if anyone has a Sonlight coupon code from a convention that they not going to need? We didn't make it to our convention this year, and I'd love to get a discount on my order. Thanks! **got one - thanks Pastel! **