Aubrey Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I've got the print version, but it's over a year old & packed. I could try to find it or order a new one (how long would that take?) I could look at it online. Daunting, but so is the print version. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The new one only takes a few days to receive. I vastly prefer the print version because I dog ear pages, circle things, highlight, ect. Plus it's so substantial that I can use it as exercise;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd ask for a new one if you're browsing for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 When I look through it I look at 1 subject at a time. I know kinda what I am looking for, so I can cross off abunch that way, then I narrow it down to my possibilities. After reading through their review of it I narrow it down more if I can then start looking online at samples and reviews. HTH :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Their website says the 2011-12 catalog has just been released and is shipping out now. http://www.rainbowresource.com/catalog.php?sid=1305654867-550125 I like the hard copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Their website says the 2011-12 catalog has just been released and is shipping out now. http://www.rainbowresource.com/catalog.php?sid=1305654867-550125 I like the hard copy! Woo-hoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 What's the best way to look at the RR catalog? In bed, over the course of several weeks or months. (But not when you're too tired; getting slapped in the face with the RR catalog if you nod off would not be fun!) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The print version is much better for browsing. Use the online version only if you already know exactly what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I read the print version. I mark it up big-time. Cross things out, turn down page corners, make big circles and arrows. I usually do it a subject at a time. You'll find that once you zero in on each topic, and on the appropriate age group(s), it's not nearly as intimidating as it at first seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cover to cover...every year. It's like a pioneer looking at the SR catty... Seriously, the online version is really difficult to browse, I think because the search terms are narrow or somehow not the way I catagorize things. I'd wait for the print version unless you know specifically what you want. (What do you want, btw? There are lots of lists of "recommended" curricula on the curriculum board. You could just look them up one by one if you have somewhat of an idea.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cover to cover...every year. It's like a pioneer looking at the SR catty... Seriously, the online version is really difficult to browse, I think because the search terms are narrow or somehow not the way I catagorize things. I'd wait for the print version unless you know specifically what you want. (What do you want, btw? There are lots of lists of "recommended" curricula on the curriculum board. You could just look them up one by one if you have somewhat of an idea.) I've been looking things up one by one & making a list, & really, that mostly works fine. It's just that RR's shipping is so high, I'd hate to realize I left something out later. And I keep discovering cool things here & finding that they sell them there, cheaper than Amazon or *instead* of Amazon. :lol: Really, though, my list is long enough now, I should probably stop looking. Harmony of Art/Artistic Pursuits was (I think) the last thing to look at, & I did that last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I hyperventilate when I look at the print version. My mind cannot process that much stuff in a book that thick LOL. I have to search online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I've been looking things up one by one & making a list, & really, that mostly works fine. It's just that RR's shipping is so high, I'd hate to realize I left something out later. And I keep discovering cool things here & finding that they sell them there, cheaper than Amazon or *instead* of Amazon. :lol: Really, though, my list is long enough now, I should probably stop looking. Harmony of Art/Artistic Pursuits was (I think) the last thing to look at, & I did that last night. But if you buy $150 of stuff, shipping is free. Among my homeschool acqauintances, if one of us is placing an order with RR, we ask around to see if anyone else needs something, just we can save on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I read the print version. I mark it up big-time. Cross things out, turn down page corners, make big circles and arrows. I usually do it a subject at a time. You'll find that once you zero in on each topic, and on the appropriate age group(s), it's not nearly as intimidating as it at first seems. Exactly! and you can take notes on the order page at the back -- better than a separate piece of paper that could get lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 To be honest I toss my RR catalog. If I am looking to change something up for one of my kids I go online and look at a lot of reviews. Then I go to the RR site or amazon and put it on my wishlist. When I'm ready to order I order it. I have been homeschooling a long time, and I do remember sitting around with catalogs, but that RR catalog is just too much. Set yourself free, don't look at it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 But if you buy $150 of stuff, shipping is free. Among my homeschool acqauintances, if one of us is placing an order with RR, we ask around to see if anyone else needs something, just we can save on shipping. That's what I mean: once I'm over $150, I should really quit looking. But I hate to find some little $5 thing that I NEED later. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 That's what I mean: once I'm over $150, I should really quit looking. But I hate to find some little $5 thing that I NEED later. :lol: That irritates me no end to discover one little thing I forgot to order. But my specialty is ordering things I already have. Need a MegaWords 8 teachers manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Their website says the 2011-12 catalog has just been released and is shipping out now. http://www.rainbowresource.com/catalog.php?sid=1305654867-550125 I like the hard copy! Early June. *sigh* I"ve been standing on the front porch waiting for 2 weeks now. I may have to go ahead & order...I was hoping to *get* my order by late May! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 with coffee .... Print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.