nknapp5 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I'm trying to start now getting books together for next years schooling. My ds will be 7 and we will be starting MOH vol 1 and rso: level 1 earth and space for our history and science. Before I go and spend $$$ on books that are recommended with these programs can someone tell me what I really need. Even if these aren't the curriculums you use I'll take any suggestions: resources and/or read alouds. My ds, as of right now, asks lots of questions about almost everything we discuss. Dropping what I do to go look it up on the computer is causing quite a distraction for all the kids, but I don't want him to discourage is mind working. Any help? FYI: looking for the recommended books at our local library has been no help, out of 20 I looked up they only had 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StephanieF Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I haven't used either of those but the way I decide is to see which books are used several times during the program and buy those on amazon market place if possible. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I can't give specific book suggestions, but those are probably not going to be helpful to you anyway. What I do is start with the given book lists. If I can't find them at the library (or through Library Loan) I check to see how much the book is used. If it's used a long time or throughout the year I purchase it. I also have a huge wishlist out at paperbackswap.com. Sometimes I can get what I'm looking for for free there. (However, most popular books have a long waiting list). The other suggestion I have for you is to go alone to the library and plant yourself in the section that has the topic you're studying and see what your library has. Often times you can substitute books quite easily. Another option is to ask the children's librarian at your library for a reference book that lists out tons of children's books. It lists them by topic and grade level and is a GREAT resource! I find it easier to do this when I don't have my kids with me though! :D You also might check other booklists such as Sonlight, Tapestry of Grace, Ambleside or just do a google search on booklists for the topic you're studying. Often times I'll find book ideas searching through these. I know you're not using SOTW, but I have found the booklists in the Activity Guide invaluable. Even though I can't always get all of them, the ones I do are superior choices. You may want to consider taking a look at an AG or getting one used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Get yourself a good set of reference books- a history encyclopedia, a science encyclopedia, the Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, The New Way Things Work by David MacCaulay, and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm trying to start now getting books together for next years schooling. My ds will be 7 and we will be starting MOH vol 1 and rso: level 1 earth and space for our history and science. Before I go and spend $$$ on books that are recommended with these programs can someone tell me what I really need. Even if these aren't the curriculums you use I'll take any suggestions: resources and/or read alouds. My ds, as of right now, asks lots of questions about almost everything we discuss. Dropping what I do to go look it up on the computer is causing quite a distraction for all the kids, but I don't want him to discourage is mind working. Any help? FYI: looking for the recommended books at our local library has been no help, out of 20 I looked up they only had 2. For a 7yo you don't NEED anything else book wise. I would just post his questions on the MOH 1 yahoo group and allow the other mom's to help you. You just can't anticipate his questions and buy enough resources to make sure you have them all covered. You don't have to drop everything, just let him know you will look into it and get back to him. Beyond that if you want some sort of safety net, Crimson Wife's ideas are probably the direction I would go in. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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