Can I ask what is wrong with the brown ones? I've used the brown ones for years and haven't noticed anything wrong with them. What is the difference? Thanks!

We just finished tom Sawyer. It was so much better than me reading aloud, great accent, different voices and music at the end of each chapter.

Why cant you just pick it up again in the fall? That's what I'm doing for a bunch of books. That way you get your summer off, but make sure no concepts are missed.

Well, I use LLATL, I don't think it is light. I also use the Pathway Readers, just the readers though, nothing more.

We didn't buy it either. the only things I have had to buy so far are plaster of paris and thermometers. I think the plaster of paris wasn't even a required thing, it was an activity in one of the books that went along with the program.

It's been a while, but I don't remember any of it tying together. The geographic locations were always different. I was a newbie, I would not do it that way again. IThat said, we enjoyed all those books very much.

I also use a handwriting program, and wordly wise for my 4th grader. She reads aloud from her McGuffey reader, but that is mainly for articulation issues. I really like LLATL and feel it is very solid.

wow, that sounds great. How expensive was it? I wonder if the book could be found used, or if it is very new maybe not. Thanks for the great review. I will definitely keep that in mind.

We really like DanceMat typing, from BBC, like mentioned above. It is geared for young kids though.

When I have been told I can't bring it in, they provide a free locker.

hated it, I even called the company and asked what the game was about. I thought you would learn about the elements, but the only info was on the cards, which is just like what is on the periodic table. Really lame.

We start with history and read alouds bc that is our favorite. I learned long ago that they look forward to starting school if it is something enjoyable to come down for. After that its: Geography LA small break Math Lunch, long break Science , Art, Music depending on the day

we are using Elemental Science too, just now finishing up Earth. Not sure if I am going to carry over space to next fall, (we take the summer off ) or not. I could do it this summer, just reading the books.

We've used Animals and their worlds and AS1 with no problem. Their timeline has heading at the top of the pages which list events in christianity at the appropriate time in history. That's all I have seen that isn't secular.

We love LLATL here. My 2nd grader is doing really well with it. Not a ton of writing required.