I have been using the Discovery series (Published by Explorer's Bible Study) for the past four years with my own dd. She is really learning a lot about the Bible because of it -- even surprising her Sunday school teacher. I really like the memory verses, maps, vocabulary and thorough scope of the Bible passages in the daily/weekly lessons. I give her time to do her daily lesson first thing in the morning, then I have her read the questions back to me and we check the answers and discuss. There are several to choose from in both OT and NT, and there is a higher level for older students to advance to called Quest. You can get a closer look at this series here on the CBD website. If you do buy it, be sure to also pick up the corresponding Answer Key. Blessings, Lucinda

I usually show dd the example that has been given to us, but she has the option to rearrange if she wants to. She takes pride in her work, especially when designing the outside cover of the book. Usually I'm nearby while she's working on it and I make sure she covers the main points, uses good penmanship, grammar and spelling, etc., but basically it's her project. We sometimes have a little tea party together when she's done. Blessings, Lucinda

I haven't heard anything personally, but your reason stated is why I have not pursued that option. I'd prefer having us go at our own pace on such in-depth subjects. Blessings, Lucinda

and found it doesn't fit our needs, but I thought I'd bookmark it as a reference for someone else. It's called Robinson Self-Teaching Curriculum. Someone else on the boards referenced this site as a great resource for free information. I don't know if his curriculum is what you're looking for, but it might be worth checking into just in case. Blessings, Lucinda

Yes, SWB told me on Facebook that the printed books will be out later this year, with downloads earlier. I am hoping that the timing works out so I can use it for the upcoming school year. If not, we'll use R&S and TOG writing assignments to keep us busy. Blessings, Lucinda

Although I can't answer for L level because we have no experience there, I do know about what to expect for your oldest. We are completing two units of YR-2 this year at 6th grade (D) level, and will do two units next year. There are a few ways to reduce the amount of reading if you feel it is more than your student can handle. One, you could use SOTW as the spine instead of the core history books. That alone cuts back a lot of reading. Another thing is to pick and choose what you feel is most important for your student to learn during that given school year, and not cover all the given assignments. You would then let them go more in-depth during R level in high school. Another option is to take two weeks per week plan instead of one. That way you do move slower through the year plan, but you have time to take it all in. Many of us choose to do this anyway. I have found that by covering three units per school year instead of all four, my dd is at a pace she can handle and she is still learning history in chronological order. (i.e. This year we started with YR-1, Unit 4, then moved on to YR-2, Units 1 & 2.) Blessings, Lucinda

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:iagree::iagree::iagree: This is how I feel exactly! My dd's math scores are much higher than they were before when we used other math curriculum. I am relieved of the task of teaching math to her, which I will gladly hand over to the very capable hands of TT. The payoffs are great because dd is successfully learning and mastering math, and I have more time to prepare and teach other subjects. I was very pleased when I visited their website this week to see that the new versions are now available. Thank goodness, it was just in time for our step up to Pre Algebra! BTW, the OP asked about length of time for each lessons. It usually takes about 30 minutes to do grades 6 and 7 from our experience. I am assuming it will be about the same going forward. We've been doing TT7 four days per week supplemented with LOF on Fridays since mid August last year, and dd will be finished by the end of May. Blessings, Lucinda

The Teacher Notes contain not only detailed information about each week's subjects and lessons so you can learn along with your students, they also include the answer keys to all the student activity assignments. I have found this section of each of the lesson plan guides to be very thorough and complete. If you haven't done it yet, please download the free three week sample from YR-1. You'll get a good feel for how it all works by doing so. Blessings, Lucinda

I like that...I'd give a book and put a dollar bill in the card. It shows both pluck and respect at the same time. :001_smile: But honestly, I have a hard time with people making demands instead of suggestions when it comes to gift giving. If it doesn't come from the heart, then it isn't truly a gift. Blessings, Lucinda

I always wanted four children and a loving marriage. You can imagine how disappointing it was then when I ended up going through a divorce and was forced by circumstances to be a single parent to my three sons. It was heartbreaking to see my family torn apart, and to go on with life as a single parent for seven long years. I completely gave up my dream of a happy, secure marriage and life with four children. Then seventeen years ago I met my dh and, although we didn't plan it this way, we ended up with our sweet little "late in life surprise". So in the end, I did get that fourth child and I am happy to say that I have ended up with a loving marriage and family. God is good. Blessings, Lucinda

I am the same as Chris in this, but I'm gaining ground the more I do it. I've learned that fasting and prayer isn't so we get God's attention and attempt to manipulate Him in any way, but rather that we are able to give Him our full attention and He has His way with us. Five years ago I attended an international women's prayer and fasting conference that was held in S. Korea. I learned so much there, and it changed my life forever. We Americans have SO MUCH to learn about fasting and prayer. Blessings, Lucinda

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I would love to have input from other Christian believers on your personal interpretation of the meaning of "bearing fruit", as it was used by Christ in John 15. I love this passage so much, and want to go deeper in my own understanding as well to teach my dd about abiding in Christ. What do you feel are the best examples of bearing fruit for a modern day believer? We live in an amazingly beautiful agricultural area and are surrounded by a number of vineyards. This would be a great study for us this summer as we watch the grapevines growing and changing. Thanks in advance for your responses. Blessings, Lucinda

This is great information and I so appreciate you posting it. I'll have to think about the rate of speed we will need to go once we reach 8th grade scheduling. I'm so glad that you pointed me in this direction, Janette. Blessings to you! It's always nice to get another mom's opinion. DoD really seems affordable, and I will try to get it in advance too so I can working through it ahead of time like you are doing. That's a wonderful idea. Blessings, Lucinda

Thinking Toolbox is what we plan to use next year as well. We're nearly done with FD. Dd really loves the Bluedorn's writing and it's been a lot of fun, so this will hopefully be as successful for us. Blessings, Lucinda

I have a degree in art and am an art teacher by profession. When I teach group lessons they are usually 1.5 hours in length, once per week and supplies are included in the price. My current charge is $15 per session per student. I offer classes that run a whole school year either for homeschool groups or as an after school program through the private school where I am on faculty. Blessings, Lucinda

This sounds excellent, Janette. Thanks for sharing these resources. Would you mind telling me what a typical week of DoD might look like? Does the student work with the teacher throughout, or is it a combination of independent work and class time? I am doing informal logic for 6th and 7th with dd, then plan to start formal logic in 8th grade. I also like your plan to save philosophy and ethics for 11th & 12th grades after completing logic. Dd may possibly be at a private classical school in hs, but we aren't sure yet. Either way, I need to prepare her for more advanced and formal critical thinking courses. Blessings, Lucinda

I'm thinking up ahead to 8th grade when my dd will have completed Fallacy Detective and Thinking Toolbox. I'd like to know what suggestions you may have on a formal logic program. I have never studied logic and would need a well laid out course that is easy to teach. Which publisher do you prefer and why? How many years of logic does the average student really require? Thanks in advance for your input. Blessings, Lucinda

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Same here for me exactly. I've sold a number of things with homeschoolclassifieds and from this forum and every single one has been a very positive transaction. Praying fervently that it continues, but will be sure to use caution considering what some have shared in this thread. Blessings, Lucinda

Me too, me too! It breaks my heart to think it isn't working out for others. Blessings, Lucinda

TWTM recommends supplementing the regular math curriculum with an engaging program such as LOF because it is an entertaining, non-traditional narrative math series that helps students “avoid the math doldrumsâ€. Since combining LOF into our weekly routine, my dd is very happy. She just eats it up! We do TT four times per week, then only do LOF on Fridays. Blessings, Lucinda

My daughter did YR-1 while at UG level when she was 10-11 years old. Although she started reading on her own in kindergarten and has always been a very strong reader, we found that the history reading for UG that year was very, very rigorous. She did get through it, but it was very hard work - especially the Usborne encyclopedia assignments. She absolutely thrived on the literature, but the history was the toughie. Because of this, I'd be inclined to suggest that you split your dd between LG and UG for the first year, then transition her all the way to UG for YR-2. By splitting I mean do the LG history reading or just use SOTW and not the Usborne and other choices, then offer her the UG literature selections. I have done this with my own dd as we transitioned from UG to D level and it worked beautifully. I hope this helps. Have fun collecting the books! You have a lot to look forward to. :~) Blessings, Lucinda