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  1. I just have to add how much we are enjoying BJU5 as well. My son went from struggling w/math (saxon 5/4) to LOVING math. If any math program can do that, You want to keep it. I just adore BJU. :) We are using their reading, science and math. I might add more next year. :) good luck, Bethany
  2. It will really all depend on how fast I can get everything purchased! I still have a few big ticket items to buy- ouch! :) Bethany
  3. We love all of it! As a matter of fact, I am shocked at how well he enjoys it! I have avoided all programs 'like' BJU (Abeka, Calvert, AandO, anything boxed w/workbooks). We've been piecing together our curr. for years. I decided this past year it was just 'too much', and we needed to simplify and 'get it done'. That's how I stumbled on the BJU curriculum. My guys just LOVE it. I've had issues with my 5th grader in just about every math program BUT BJU! He loves the stories in the reading program and science. He's learned a TON. I am so thankful for BJU. I am considering doing more next year with them. As far as your child, I think it's so hard to recommend Curriculum to ppl, as we are all so very different. What works for one child will not for another. I know we've all seen that posted on this board a million times, but it is so true! Personally, I do not think the BJU books are dry. Once you get into the older grades, the school work might not be as entertaining as it was when they were younger. I think that is ok. They have to just learn it at some point. My son NEVER complains about the BJU work. So, all I can say is that we've really enjoyed it. I just realized you were asking specifically about the math. Sorry about that. :) My son really, really enjoys their math. It is not dry at all. I will say that the TM is less than desirable,but that is MY complaint! lol! I have also learned not to go into as MUCH detail as the TM recommends. I do think it is a little over kill. JMHO HTH, Bethany
  4. Hi everyone, I am in need of a program for my 6th grader next year. He has always used HWT and that has gone pretty well. However, he has aged out of their books. I still want him to continue to practice his handwriting b/c he needs it. At this point, should I use a program or use something like dictation? Thanks! Bethany
  5. I am loving CLE LA and am REALLY wanting to use the math program, BUT my son is very much enjoying BJU this year. I am fine with staying with it, but I really do not like the TM w/BJU. I also don't like the way that they teach some of the math concepts. I think they are very wordy and honestly, it's just a personal annoyance for *me*. So, if this is the right math program for him, I will stay with it. However, I am thinking that he would do really well w/CLE too. Any thoughts from ppl that have experience with both? Thanks in advance, Bethany
  6. These two programs seem to be the best fit for what I am wanting to accomplish next year. Most important is the RtoR cycle. Bible integrated into the program. Lot's of great literature to read and make history come alive! Scheduled/Lesson plans would be helpful. Both of these programs seem to offer all of these key components. The only thing that I don't like about MFW is that I really don't want to use their Science. I'm really just seeking Bible, history, and literature. So, can anyone help me make a good decision here? I just can't seem to decide???? Anyone tried both of these and have an opinion about which might be a better fit? I will be teaching 6,4, and2nd grade. I realize that SL6 is not designed for the littles but I think with some minor adjustments I can make it work. I can even purchase lower level core to incorporate the work for the younger kids. I'm not really sure that will be necessary, as I can just have them listen to read alouds and participate in *some* discussion. Would that be ok? I basically did that last year with TOG. So much of the ancients (as we progressed) were over their heads that I just tried to engage them in 'some' discussion time and literature time. And advice? thanks, Bethany
  7. I used it last year and realized that I was basically on two paths anyway. I had a spine and then, two different book lists to incorporate into our studies. I decided that I almost always leaned toward the upper grammar lists or higher. So, I was thinking along those lines with Sonlight. anyway, I'm so happy that this might work for us. :)
  8. I was just thinking that I wanted to cover RtoR next year. It looked like these two cores might do that nicely. I could do the younger son, or both, in level 1 and then, I could have my 6th grader do core 6. What do you guys think?
  9. It was suggested to me yesterday that I could use Sonlight with ALL of my kids. I had never looked into Sonlight b/c I thought that each level was for a certain age group. They could not be combined. After this conversation, my curiosity was peaked, and I am now investigating Sonlight for the very first time ( I know- crazy!) Has anyone bought one level and used it for their entire family? I am looking for 6, 4, and 2nd grade next year. From what I am learning, remember- I just started, it looks like you can pick a core and it will overlap several years or grades? Is this accurate and does it really work well? Thanks, Bethany
  10. We did this two years ago. I have three boys that did the project and they all turned out. One nicely... The others were very fragile. I can't remember how many times we soaked and rolled those out, but it was at least for two wks! You basically have to roll them out to 'mush' and then place them on a hard, non stick surface. I overlapped them at the edges, once they were mushy enough, and let them dry in the sun on paper towels. Then, we placed them in books to achieve the very flat, paper like look we wanted. It was fun, some work, but they did turn out. I think that same year I bought some already made from RR at the conference. We did not use ours to write on as it was just too fragile. So, I let the boys write on the purchased sheets instead. Bethany
  11. craft store. I bought their art markers (not prisma) and used the 40% off coupon. I think that dropped the price to around 12.00. I did this twice to build up a collection. I can't remember the 'name' I bought, but I bought them in the art supply section (where you will find all the prisma items) and I made sure they had two different types of tips on them- fine/ broad. HTH! Bethany
  12. I see you mentioned removing the binding and put it in a three ring binder. Silly question, buttttt, how do you do that? Do you do it yourself or take it to someone? Thanks! Bethany
  13. Sounds like you and I are on the same path! :) Yes, in the back of the book there are: outline maps Additional activities to go w/the assignments/lessons Supplemental books and resources Materials lists per lesson Answer key I've been researching 'like crazy' history curr. for next year. I forgot I had these already. I decided to pull them out and look at them and LOVE it! I just started reading it yesterday, but I'm really leaning toward it for next year. So far, I can't see anything I don't like about it. Good luck!
  14. There are! I just flipped to the back of my Vol II Early Church/Middle Ages and they are there.
  15. Well, I'm really bad b/c I get a banker box and label it for the school year and put EVERYTHING in it that they do. I save tests, completed workbooks, art, projects and just anything that they do for that year. I've created a type of file system for each child so that their work goes into their folders, books, etc. I am currently teaching 3...so, I'm wondering if my attic is big enough!:) I just can't imagine throwing away their work!
  16. I've been reading the thread going about CT books 1 and 2 and how confusing they seem to be. I am 'just' planning for next year and have been trying to figure out what is out there to get us started. I had pretty much decided on Fallacy Detective and Thinking Toolbox (I think that's it). Anyone else want to share what they are starting with and how they are going to progress w/other curriculum? Thanks! Bethany
  17. I've just started looking through it and it appears that she has designed this to be used for multiple levels. Am I right? How would this compare to HO? I think the more I think and look...the harder this is becoming!:confused:
  18. to get some good feedback on this book! I was truly hoping it was good..I really enjoyed the examples online. ;) I think I will get it!:D
  19. Hi all, I am planning away at next year and I have a 6th grader that I want to start introducing 'Logic' to. I have been specifically interested in: Fallacy Detective and Critical thinking materials. (book 1 and/or 2) Could you wonderful ladies give me your opinion on these? Are they a good starting point? Do you have other suggestions? Thanks! Bethany
  20. I guess it wouldn't hurt to give it a look. So- now, I am really wondering if it is possible to teach all the boys w/the same curriculum. MFW isn't looking so bad! :) I just hate to pay for it when I really just need the history program. Head spinning....again!:eek: Bethany
  21. I honestly thought this would be great for teaching all of the kids, but now, I can see that many think this is not the best approach! So...as I do NOT want to teach on mulitlevels (I have a new baby and need something simple), I guess I am going back to the drawing board. !! I appreciate the honest replies. I will go back and download the samples and review more indepth, but I am guessing that I will see what many of you are saying- not appropriate for the 'littles'. Any suggestions on something that like this program that might work? I am under the impression that SOTW might be too light for my 6th grader. How about any other suggestions? Thanks, Bethany
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