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momee Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 How about a younger core with SL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WeeBeaks Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 How old will your oldest be in the fall? And do you think the maturity level will come up by then? A lot can happen in a summer. We did core 3 this year with my oldest (8yo, turning 9 tomorrow), and it was a great fit. I also had a K age this year though, and he didn't want to listen in at all, zero, not interested. So he had his own core this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love_to_Read Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Heart of Dakota? I just started a similar thread a few days ago. That was one suggestion that is supposed to be for slightly younger children according to their website. I think Winter Promise might also be said to be lighter, but you'd have to ask an actual user about that. I haven't tried either yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Two ideas. Could you just wait until the end of the year to do the more difficult books? Also, Paths of Exploration might work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aurelia Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Guest Hollow has a US history curriculum for third graders with some good books. I've already collected most of the ones she suggests for the Native Americans. :tongue_smilie: Honestly, I think you could do best by doing something else (world or US geography?) next year and using a program that you are excited about the year after. Your enthusiasm will go a long way to helping your kids enjoy the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mom0012 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Galloping the Globe could be really fun for your kids next year. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I would look into Trail Guide to US Geography! That includes both geography and history, then the following year do the core you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'll second the suggestion of Guest Hollow's American History; many of the books are less "intense" than some of the SL ones. Her schedules are easy to move around and switch books as needed. All the extra links for websites and crafty things that she has scheduled in are fun. And...it's free for printing. Worth a look. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 MFW Adventures? I am going to use this for my just turned 8 yr old this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Would it be possible to just use the "If you lived..." series and maybe do some notebooking with them? I think I have a dozen or so of those books around here. I just don't know what to do. This is what I'm doing with my first grader for the second year of American history, while the 4th grader does SOTW4. I used SL3 with a 3rd grader and it worked out well. But the books do not get easier as the year goes on, so you can't really just save the trickier ones til the end. I would look at WinterPromise American History1. It looks a little lighter than SL, but still substantial. You could keep some favorites from SL. We loved the Eli Whitney book and many of the readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I used both Core 3 and WP AS 1 and liked them both a lot. WP has a lot of fun books that are less intense. It might work out very well for your needs. I would only order the IG and exclusives through them though, and get your books from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I want to second (or really third) the suggestion to check into WinterPromise. Their American Story 1 program sounds like it would be exactly what you are looking for. It is much less intense, yet full of great information. It has lots of hands-on type experiences, websites, notebooking, etc. It is also literature based. It actually uses the "If you lived..." series in the program. It is mostly secular in the materials it uses. I think you and your kids would really love it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie in MS Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Have you looked into My Father's World? I have 2 dd ages 7 & 5. We are going into Adventures in my father's world. It's for grades 2 & 3 and concentrates on early american history but younger ones can listen in :001_smile:. It has an awesome history core and some outstanding read-alouds. The TM also has hands-on activities. Here is the link: http://www.mfwbooks.com/category/M50/40#Adventures If that doesn't appeal to you I've heard Beautiful Feet has a great curriculum. http://www.bfbooks.com/Early-American-History-Primary-Jumbo-Pack?sc=18&category=854 Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I agree with you completely about that core. My dd was 9.5-10.5 years old when we did core D and it was perfect for her. I think it is best suited for ages 9 and up. Since you would (I assume) do core D the following year, one year of U.S. geography would fit in nicely for the upcoming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Since you have daughters, had you thought about using the American Girl books as spines? (The Portraits of American Girlhood Unit Study is recommended for grades 3-5, but you could easily fold in your younger, IMO.) Then, you could incorporate all your If you Lived ... books & some age-appropriate readers as you like. I'm making my own schedule (Using Complete Book of United States History as a spine, & building in PoAG, some Sonlight books, & hands-on music/art/crafts because I couldn't find one I liked. But, I'm weird that way. :-) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Haven't read everything so forgive me if I repeat. Winterpromise America story 1, Guest Hollow, Time Travelers with age appropriate books from the library, age appropriate books alongside lapbooks or possibly notebooking pages. For the hands on I really liked Winterpromise and we are doing the Time Travelers next year and after looking at it I cannot wait. I wish history would have been that fun when I was in school. Hands and hearts I think that is what it is called has early American history kits for crafts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm doing Core D+E with my older son and doing MFW Adventures for my little girlie. I think MFW would be a great choice for you and you could even include any youngers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Hare Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I just wanted to say that my dd and I loved Carry on Mr. Bowditch. I thought the book would be dry and boring (navigation??!!), but we loved it and wished it went on longer. So you might be surprised with what she likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 How about Heart of Dakota Beyond or Bigger Hearts! You also might like MFW Adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm making my own schedule (Using Complete Book of United States History as a spine, & building in PoAG, some Sonlight books, & hands-on music/art/crafts because I couldn't find one I liked. But, I'm weird that way. :-) Good luck! If you're looking for secular, I'd second this book as a basic spine. It's listed as aimed at 3-5 graders and is easy/pleasant to read. ETA: I was actually able to find this on PBS, so you might check there if you're a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 MFW Adventures? I am going to use this for my just turned 8 yr old this year. :iagree: Or Winter's Promise? Or HOD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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