siloam Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I know someone who is asking about it, so I thought I would get the hive opinion. :D Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Just bumping... Looks awesome! I'd love to hear thoughts too. It says for 1st-4th...is it really suitable for that wide of a grade range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLittleTime Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Bumping b/c I'm the one Heather/Siloam knows that is asking. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Bump Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I'm using it with a first-grader. The writing requirements are a little high for a 6yo who doesn't like writing, so I take some dictation in spots. I really like it. Each week has a short literature selection--a poem, a couple of paragraphs, a psalm, etc. 1st and 3rd days have a fable from Aesop (in the Autumn Primer), which the child illustrates, 2nd day is nature study, and 4th is art appreciation. A small lesson on some aspect of spelling or grammar is also included in most days. It's very CM, and my 6yo likes some and doesn't like some. She currently has a weird prejudice against poetry, and anything that doesn't involve math, science, or Star Wars is not popular anyway. She does enjoy the drawing and the fables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 We're enjoying it. It's too much writing for my daughter as well and she is 7, we modify the writing. (I haven't updated our signature yet to what we're doing this year.) Both my children loved "The Ox and the Frog," they laughed hysterically and told Dad the story when he got home. We also only do a bit of the spelling for the opposite reason we only do a little writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'm interested in hearing more experiences also. It sounds like something my littles and I would both enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 We are using it and very much enjoying it!:001_smile: It is just enough for my boys, who are "4th and 2nd" grade. They love the stories and the picture study. The copywork is perfect for my older. (sometimes I cut it down some for my younger) We have always done nature study and this incorporates it so well! Overall it has been a great addition to our homeschool!!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2two Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I think this looks great too, I was thinking of this for 1st grade next year. It looks like if you use it you still need phonics/spelling too? What have you found that goes well with this program for spelling and phonics? I'm torn between this b/c I am a fan of CM and trying FLL/WWE for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 It's meant as a supplement or actually, I think it says a review of your phonics and spelling. I think it looks like a lot for a first grader! Honestly, I think it looks like a lot for a 2nd grader after reading some of your replies! I'm going to have to rethink my tentative plans with it. Do you think it would lead well into Intermediate Language Lessons? I'm now thinking of using it with my next dc for the 2nd half of 2nd grade and 1st part of 3rd, then starting ILL to follow...just skipping PLL. Oh, do you have to start with the Autumn Primer or can you start in the Spring and use the Spring Primer and finish up with the Autumn Primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLittleTime Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh, do you have to start with the Autumn Primer or can you start in the Spring and use the Spring Primer and finish up with the Autumn Primer? I think you can use them in any order you wish. That's the impression I got from the CW website. I was thinking of using it for 3rd grade for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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