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  1. Do you think that was better than just using SOTW and the AG? I think either way would be work to line them up, but I'm a tweaker;). The level 1 program is not expensive, but would it be worth it? I already own SOTW 1 and its AG.
  2. Carmen, Do you have a suggestion for another program for my youngers? I'm really focusing on the three R's for my ds6 (1st grade, reluctant reader) so I want him to have a taste of history, and he's pretty hands-on and auditory. So, I want to really DO history with dd12 and ds10 and let ds6 and dd4 tag along for the ride.
  3. Michelle, Thanks! I have looked at the samples and although the idea of TOG really, really appeals to me, the IG made my head swim! I love the "open and go" of SL. Of course, I'm always adding in books because "this one is just soooo good, we can do one more." I'm thinking I could use HO to keep us accountable to actually learn something from the books, not just enjoy reading them. And, to actually use the map I bought! KWIM? Adding things in is easy for me, I am so used to adding things in I don't think I could stop myself if I wanted to;). Dropping them, however, is a much different story for me! That said, do those of you who have used it think History Odyssey would be a good fit?
  4. I have been looking at this, too, and wondering if the biblical worldview is totally pervasive? I got the impression from reading posts and their website that it is history through the lens of Christianity. This is not necessarily a problem, I just wanted to clarify from anyone who has used it. Thanks!
  5. Those perspectives are very helpful! I'm hoping that I could use History Odyssey to keep us on track with a classical approach. My kids really need to learn some of those research and outlining and summarizing skills. I absolutely love the learning through literature that SL has offered us, but now that we've been home schooling for a couple of years and I feel a little more comfortable, I'm wanting to expect more rigorous academics and analyzing of literature. SL has this to a point in the IG, but I have a hard time knowing how much to really expect from a "Xth" grader. Will HO help me with this?? The samples make me think it will. I'm thinking of using HO as my "spine" and adding in some age appropriate books from SL's core 1 and core 6. Those of you who've done this...it sounds like from previous posts that adding in extra reading (especially since we are used to that from SL) would be easy enough to do?? Any opinions/suggestions are appreciated.
  6. I should have specified I'm looking at level 2 Ancients, if that helps.... Thanks.
  7. 1) Can you tell me what you like and don't like? The good, the bad and the ugly (and the great!). I'm considering it for 7th, 5th, 2nd and preK next year. 2) Can I combine the kids in the same time period? If I buy levels 1 and 2 would they be studying the same stuff at the same time just in different levels of depth? 3) Could I just buy level 2 Ancients and use SOTW and its AG (with lots of library books) for my youngers? 4) The last 2 years we have done two SL cores (3 then 4) and enjoyed them. So we are familiar with SL. If you have used both can you give me a comparison? 5) I've also looked at MFW and TOG so if you want to compare to those that would be great, too! Thanks!!
  8. and it's going fine. We only do 1 page a day. We won't get through it as fast, but he's getting it and it's fairly painless. After we got through the 1st few lessons which were just copying out the letters of the alphabet (ugh) I feel like it's a pretty thorough program. I also use it for my ds9 in 4th grade and he loves it (but he's a "give me structure and predictability and rules to follow" kind of guy).
  9. I got them 2 weeks ago and we started them last week. I think they actually overlap a little. I love the WWE's idea of teaching the kids the "language" of written language before making them come up with original ideas and write them at the same time. Level 1 of WWE is all copywork and narration. The sentences to copy and the narration passages get longer throughout the year as the kids get better at it. Level 2 moves into dictation instead of copywork, as I understand it. I got the WWE Level 1 workbook for my 1st grader since I don't have the time/energy to come up with my own copywork/narration passages. (I bought an extra set of student pages so I can use the book again with my dd4 in a couple years). I also like that the passages chosen in the book are teaching the concepts they are supposed to. I've been choosing my own passages for my 6th and 4th graders and I'm not so confident in my own choices:D. But, I'm trying to whip the olders through the 1st-4th grades of WWE at a much faster pace. They are obviously more fluent in the written language than my 1st grade emerging reader. He's doing it as written. The first grader is also doing FLL (starting at the beginning and as written). I'm wondering if I really needed both programs?? Do they really need grammar in 1st grade? Especially if they are getting a thorough grounding in the written language from the writing program? I don't know. I've just ordered Easy Grammar for my olders who've never really done more than nouns/verbs/adj/adverbs. Sorry, this is getting really long;). I used SL LA for the first 13 weeks of Core 3 (Fall 2007). I absolutely hated it. Why? Several things: one of which is that it was my first time hsing and I had no idea what I was doing. Also, Ruth Beechik's methods just don't work for my kids, the need structure and predictability and SL just wasn't giving us that. If you're kids have a fairly good handle on grammar you may not need FLL. I really like WWE. Hopefully someone with more experience will respond!
  10. Thanks, sounds good enough to pre-read and consider for a read-aloud. Even if I choose not to read it to dc, I'll have a better background for studying Africa with them. Thanks!
  11. We'll be studying the Eastern Hemisphere next year (SL Core 5) and I'm trying to add in things that are NOT missionary related. This sounds like it would be great for Africa. My dc who might read it are dd12 and ds10. Both of them read on high school levels, but my question is content???? What do you think? TIA, Jen
  12. is copywork do I just skip that lesson and do the next one that day? (Not to hijack your thread:001_smile: or anything....)
  13. http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/parentteacher/sciencekits.htm Try this link, they look interesting and are not terribly expensive. The kits are supposed to include everything you need to do the experiments plus the directions. I haven't tried them myself yet, but my dc are interested, it might be fun summer experimenting!
  14. I'm going to try the less expensive old Easy Grammar 1st;). If that isn't a good fit we'll give R&S a try. If that doesn't work,...well, we'll keep moving down the list.......:D Thank you, Jen
  15. If I choose Easy Grammar can I just start them in their individual grade levels? Will this be way over their heads since they don't really know any grammar? Would the older 5/6 teacher workbook work as a nonconsumable (if I want to do grammar together with both dc for awhile)? Or, should I try and get 2 of them (at $8/each it's harder to go wrong)? Can anyone tell me a little more about R&S? What, besides composition, does the grammar program have? If WWE logic doesn't come out soon I will need a writing program anyway,..........:confused: Thanks for all the great suggestions!
  16. Do you know what, besides grammar and composition, that Rod and Staff includes? Mom2girls: thanks for the link, it refers to the sale but I can't find anywhere to click on the page to actually purchase the older closeout versions. Am I missing something? Thanks!
  17. Thanks, I guess I have some research to go do now. Thanks for the recommendations!:) Jen
  18. Any ideas on which level to go with? Do they have placement tests?
  19. Hi all, I'm new here but have learned sooooo much reading your posts. Thanks! I'm hoping someone can tell me where to start with my dc. I just bought FLL1/2 and WWE for my 1st grader (we'll be schooling all summer since the Navy sent us on a cross-country move mid-year and we've gotten a little behind;)). We'll start those next week. He's motor skills are still developing (typical 6 year old boy) but he'll catch up. My question is for my dd12 and ds10 who will be in 5th and 7th grades next year. I'm looking for grammar and writing instruction for next year. The public schools they went to basically taught no grammar other than nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. (Grammar is not my strength, either, and I detest writing). So, I'm basically starting at the beginning with them. I'm sure I could whiz them through FLL1/2 at a faster pace but where do I go from there? Any suggestions on how to catch them up without feeling like I need to cram 4 or 5 years of grammar into one? Is there a program out there that might help them catch up without making them feel like they're behind forever and can never catch up? My dd12 should be hitting the logic stage soon with writing and grammar is really going to hold her back. BTW I plan on using WWE with the older 2 as well, just going at a much faster pace (I hope, we'll see after they take the evaluations for Year 1 and Year 2). TIA, Jen:bigear:
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