Jackie in AR Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Tapestry of Grace, My Father's World, or Story of the World. This is for kindergarten aged kids. I know some call for you to start later, so tell me what that age can handle, (from this list that is....). Thanks so much! Honestly, I've never done history for a Ker. If I was going to, I would choose SOTW. Or read just one or two books aloud from TOG. Very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMinNC Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Honestly, I've never done history for a Ker. If I was going to, I would choose SOTW. Or read just one or two books aloud from TOG. Very simple. :iagree: Right. I am here too. There's so much OTHER good stuff to read in Kindergarten, I wouldn't be worried about history at ALL. JMO. :) Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I wouldn't choose any. For K we concentrate on phonics & reading, math and handwriting. Plenty of time to add in history, science, latin etc over the next 12 years. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna A. Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 My Father's World is great for this age and in the later grades they use SOTW so you can do both! Ditto! If you want a biblical foundation, MFW is a great place to start. SOTW is used in later years in context of biblical history and discipleship principles. TOG is just *too much* at this age, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 MFW:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in CA Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 MFW hands down!!! Their elementary history is great and they do used SOTW later on. Love it. I think SOTW can be too much for K and 1st. TOG definitely too much. I've looked at all 3 and used MFW and SOTW. :iagree: We started SOTW in 2nd grade and it was a perfect fit. I personally wouldn't recommend it for K! There is no good reason that you need to start a K child in the ancients. :001_huh: I have not used MFW, but in looking through their catalog, I would definitely pick their K program over your other two choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jananc Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 For K-4 (the first time through the 4-year cycle of history) I'd recommend SOTW and then pick up TOG for the rest. However, if there is a good co-op in your area doing TOG with young kids, I might go ahead and do the TOG with them. co-ops are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 SOTW with the activity guide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Without a doubt, My Father's World. We have used it and love it! That being said, we love SOTW too but for when they're a little older. :) I especially appreciate that MFW incorporates vol. 2-4 in their programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'Marie Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 MFW..I use TOG and it's too old for my little ones..I am not crazy about SOTW..I love MFW for younger ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 SOTW. I haven't done formal history with my kindergartners, but this is the one I would choose if I were to choose one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Ledge Academy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 definitley sotw, used it for younger kids, love it on cd in the car, now moving to TOG but will still hold onto sotw cds for the younger ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy in WA Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Story of the World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Mom Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 SOTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hands down, SOTW!! We started it in K and it was great. We loved all 4 years (which took us 5 years to go through) We use TOG now (for the second rotation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTN Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 SOTW definately! My dd and dgs have developed such a real love for history using this curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljenn Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 TOG.... But honestly, I would just read good ole books to a Kinder. I would wait until 1st to really start anything:) In fact, have you looked at Five in a Row??? Nevertheless, I would definately choose TOG!! SOTW is scheduled in it too;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 We loved SOTW at that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 TOG all the way, BABY! :D Not really. If I just had a K student I would do Winter Promise. SOTW was too much for some of my sensitive kids, MFW I never tried because I don't have library acces and the book basked might have been hard to pull off, and their reading program also didn't appeal to me. TOG generally would be best for later. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I would not do Story of the World with kindergarten. I am not familiar with Tapestry of Grace. I thought MFW looked good. MFW tends to cover all subjects too. I am starting my middle children on SOTW for 2nd grade (younger one will follow along but not really participate). We very loosely use the instructors guides. A kindergartener is not going not be able to handle it..that is not the issue. They just won't get nearly as much out of it as if you saved it for an older age. My older children started homeschooling at 3rd grade and it was perfect for them. I am starting it earlier with the younger children, but we have the CDs and can listen in the car so that part is no work for me. Then I just pick activities here and there. I am not so sure a kindergartner could handle the map work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthie5573 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 MFW...we're doing it now and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in DE Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 sotw for that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjabber Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I too would do SOTW, but start it in 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 For that age group? SOTW - hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 My sons love it. Blessing on your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I used SOTW with my kindergartener, and he loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalMom Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Without a doubt, My Father's World. We have used it and love it! That being said, we love SOTW too but for when they're a little older. :) I especially appreciate that MFW incorporates vol. 2-4 in their programs. We are trying to make the same decision between these also, but for a 2nd & pre-K'er. After my research I'm leaning towards MFW based on the above. It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestbelle Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I would start with MFW and then move to SOTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 We LOVED MFW for K. Loved it. I would do MFW K for K and then move on to SOTW in 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 None..can I vote for none? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thing is, if they were a little older, I would have voted for Story of the World. I do not like My Father's World and do not know anything about Tapestry of Grace.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 MFW all the way!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudmamma Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 sotw :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabitha Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 MFW (or HOD if you haven't heard of that one - www.heartofdakota.com - Little Hearts for His Glory for K'ers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlashine Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My vote is for SOTW for two years, so you can do everything. Wish I had done it this way with my son, but thought it would be too much for him. In hindsight, he loves being read to, five year olds can color real nice, and you can save the map work for the next go round, if you're in the four year cycle. I will be using SOTW 1 again in fifth unless I change my mind, so we can do certain projects- like the chicken mummy-with his full participation (I was just not comfortable with him touching raw chicken yet...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I would not do formal history with kindergarteners -even gifted ones (and I say that as a parent of gifted children who started history early. It was a big waste of time IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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