TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) I love The Well Trained Mind...It has transformed my homeschool...I love the audios I have downloaded from PHP...I think Susan Wise Bauer is a great educator and speaker... :001_smile: ETA: I meant SWB in the title :-0 Edited April 3, 2011 by TheAutumnOak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 For the first time since my daughter started talking, I can have a question free drive in the car thanks to Jim Weiss and SOTW1. "I want to listen to my history CD!" is the first thing I hear when I start the van. Lovin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Right now, I'm obsessed with the audio lectures. I saw the link for the videos which started my addiction. It's all great but I really do think "rest time" is the most brilliant idea in the whole package. We started it a couple of weeks ago and it has transformed our lives and restored sanity. It made me want to hop on a flight to VA, take SWB a bottle of wine and say "Bless you bless you bless you!" lol! Disclaimer: Do not EVER use rest time as an opportunity to go into a room, turn your back to the door and spend an hour on the phone with your mother. There is a risk that, if you have a little boy, he will sneak out to the kitchen and gather 5 varieties of vinegar and take them back to him room and commence his "mad scientist" play. That sort of takes the fun out of rest time. Just sayin'. It's better to use it to just read and enjoy the quiet...in a place where you can keep one eye on bedroom doors. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I probably wouldn't be homeschooling if it wasn't for WTM. I am loving WWE and SWB's writing philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I hear you! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ooh! The Well Trained Mind is my homeschooling Bible :) It was exactly what I wanted, but didn't knew existed. I had no word for Classical Education when I first had children, but by the time mine were old enough to formally school, SWB held my hand through that book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Has anyone listened to SWB's audio on science? It's the only I haven't listened to yet. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Has anyone listened to SWB's audio on science? It's the only I haven't listened to yet. Alley Yes, I loved it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Homeschooling in general has blessed my life and the lives of my family in more ways than I can ever count. Reading Susan's book, The Well Trained Mind, was an early source of inspiration that led me to believe that I could do this. We've enjoyed every product of hers that we've used and I do value her input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am so thankful that SWB spends weekends giving talks for people like me. The Real Child workshop... LOVED IT. Her writing workshops - I really should make sure to listen to these audios a few times a year to remind myself WHY I'm doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEP Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 where are the links mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yep, love it all! Every time I look for greener grass, I always come back. It's effective, well-laid out and makes total sense to my analytic brain :). Love her lectures too, SWB puts feet to the WTM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulLife Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Homeschooling in general has blessed my life and the lives of my family in more ways than I can ever count. Reading Susan's book, The Well Trained Mind, was an early source of inspiration that led me to believe that I could do this. We've enjoyed every product of hers that we've used and I do value her input. This!!!! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele B Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I love the scope of Story of the World. I myself always preferred English, French, and German medieval history. This series for elementary school has opened my eyes to other cultures in the same period. I consider WWE as SWB holding my hand and telling me it will be OK. My hands down favorite of the moment is the audio downloads. They serve as guidance and inspiration- especially for those days in which I want to throw in the towel!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmacnchs Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It was exactly what I wanted, but didn't knew existed. ME TOO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I love all the language arts materials. LOVE them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I started with the first edition of TWTM. The rest is history. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Story of the World is the BEST history curriculum hands down! I LOVE it; my 8th grade son still gushes about how much he learns while just listening to his little sister's history. He asks why can't they use that history in 8th grade. I also love FLL and WWE! It works. I loved OPGTR. It worked. It was easy. Thank you Susan and Peace Hill Press for making our homeschool journey so enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We use MANY products from Peace Hill Press, and appreciate them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The Well-Trained Mind is the single most helpful homeschooling resource I've ever had. I don't know what I'd do without it. And we are happy users of SOTW and FLL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) :thumbup1: Love it. I got to see SWB and Jessie in Maryland a few years ago too. I don't always use all of the main materials suggested for any subject, but greatly appreciate all the resources listed, costs, addresses. We enjoyed using SOTW Volume 1. :) Edited April 3, 2011 by gingerh clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I love SWB's materials. I also hope Dr. Enn's comes out with curricula for older kids soon:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I probably wouldn't be homeschooling if it wasn't for WTM. I am loving WWE and SWB's writing philosophy. Yup, this! We're using SOTW, WWE and FLL2 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnc Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 SOTW rocks! (We are on Vol 4 now.) I love the way it narrates history. The WTM is a pretty fantastic too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I love SWB's materials. I also hope Dr. Enn's comes out with curricula for older kids soon:D Dr. Enn? Who is this? Btw, isn't SOTW for older kids too? My boys are just 7 and we're on SOTW 2, but don't they have two more rounds through SOTW 1, 2, 3, 4? I'm not even sure how that works to be honest. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I also love the audio lectures. I spent about an hour yesterday looking through TWTM at the logic stage stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :thumbup1::thumbup::hurray::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We love FLL, WWE, and SOTW. Her book, WTM, has had a huge influence on how I teach. Thanks, SWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Where do I begin?!?!?! I bought WTM BEFORE we got our first! It was my 'light' reading on the trip to Vietnam! I feel like I've been homeschooling her since she came home, at 12 mos. And, as her parent, I guess i was, but I mean formally! But that was because of some therapies that we did. But it helped me flow right into homeschooling. There was no formal transition like "Today, we start Kindergarten" or anything like that. I don't use her methods exactly. I am too unorganized. BUT, I am using WWE, and we used SOTW for 2 years. (I'm switching to MFW next year, as it suits my younger one MUCH better!!) In addition, the forums here have kept me homeschooling. Talking to, sharing with, and listening to everybody has helped me tremendously!!!!!! I'm glad you all mentioned the audio lectures. I'm going in search of them now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 WTM overall, FLL, WWE, and our fave, SOTW! The boys eat up SOTW! Thanks, SWB, and keep all of it the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marianne in TX Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Count me as an SWB enthusiast :001_smile:. I was wishy washy about spending the time and money to go to the Greenville convention. I am SO glad I went. We are in our 7th year of homeschooling, and I was in desperate need of some inspiration. I was not disappointed. The lectures by SWB and Julie Bogart were more than worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I love her audio lectures. The Well-Trained Mind *book* really overwhelmed me. However, after listening to "The Joy of Classical Education," her neo-classical approach makes so much more sense. Same deal with the science and writing lectures. *love* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The Well-Trained Mind is the single most helpful homeschooling resource I've ever had. I don't know what I'd do without it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Me! I own WTM, WEM, SOTW 1-4 with AG, FLL 1-4 and WWE 1-4. I can't imagine homeschooling without her (& her mother's) materials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Me! I own WTM, WEM, SOTW 1-4 with AG, FLL 1-4 and WWE 1-4. I can't imagine homeschooling without her (& her mother's) materials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 DD2 cheered when the postman brought a copy of SOTW3 (we've already got the audio, but she wanted the book too) This evening, she read it in her free time.:D We use other SWB resources, but I thought this story was the best illustration of how much we appreciate her contribution to our studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I love TWTM, SOTW, TWEM. I've enjoyed hearing her speak, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 TWTM is the only thing that gave me the confidence to actually homeschool. If I hadnt read it and then googled "well trained mind" and found this forum, I wouldnt be HS'ing right now. I also LOVE SWB's audio lectures :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I just want to encourage everyone to read TWTM, to read it over again, and to use SOTW and OPGTR before looking around. :) Sticking to the basics in TWTM and provided by PHP keeps homeschooling on the right track! Not re-reading TWTM and seeing what every other homeschooler that posts here does can be confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I just want to encourage everyone to read TWTM, to read it over again, and to use SOTW and OPGTR before looking around. :) Sticking to the basics in TWTM and provided by PHP keeps homeschooling on the right track! Not re-reading TWTM and seeing what every other homeschooler that posts here does can be confusing. Oh... and watch the PHP videos on youtube, so helpful! And videos of Dr. Bauer on youtube. She is a great example of a fine historian and educator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 My boys and I have used a number of PHP products over the years and we have loved them all: TWTM, SOTW, FLL... A few years ago I went to my one and only convention to hear Susan speak on teaching literature. She gave us all permission to toss our literature 'programs' and just read and discuss the books with our kids. What a blessing that was to my family! These days I am slowly reading her History of the (Whole) World books. I so enjoy her style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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