ChrissySC Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 As I understand it is a combination of resources. How so? Is it just language arts? I was looking at the new Bright Ideas site today. I wanted to download MOH notebook pages. I was sidetracked - obviously. I tried to search on the board, but it only confused me more. As I understood it is a guide for the complete study for the year. But, of what? I get that it contains literature, but does it expand on other subject areas? Does it have any worksheets? I think you get where I am going. What is it? How do you use it? And, geesh, I just realized that they had science! Humph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MelissaCraig Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi Chrissy! Illuminations is an all-inclusive curriculum. (except math, lol) They provide schedules for all of your disciplines - you buy the books. It is classically oriented, using The Mystery of History and All American History as the spine. Years 1, 2 and 3 use MOH I, II and III. In year 4, it shifts to All American History. (Year 4 is being released right now - the first semester is currently available) Year 5 will use the All American History, Volume 2 and Year 6 will use MOH IV. The meat of the program is in its rich literature study guides for books that complement the history program - and there are Family Study Guides - for family read-alones, and Read-Alone Guides - for books that students can read on their own. Selections vary from non-fiction to fiction. As far as the schedules, there are options within many of the disciplines - to suit your family's needs - Winston Grammar or Easy Grammar; Foundations in Writing or Write Shop. You choose what YOU need- or you can use just the history and literature - that is worthwhile on its own. And because the schedules are on-line, you can type in your math or other studies into the blank spots, and delete any schedule lines that you don't need. The program is designed for grades 3-8, but there is an Early Learner's program that comes with the 3-8 grade. There is also a separate High School option that even includes a program for Life Skills so that by the time your students graduate, they'll be able to cook, plan a menu, budget their money and change the oil in their car. Phew - that was a lot of information - I hope it was helpful!! Here's a link to the Illuminations site: http://illuminations.brightideaspress.com/ And here's a link to LOADS of downloadable samples: http://illuminations.brightideaspress.com/samples/ Blessings! Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you for the examples. I was looking towards Year 2. I wish that I had seen Year 1 this summer. I was looking for examples and trying to find a way to better understand what exactly was included. The examples have helped very much to do just this. I just found the science. I am still very pleased to have found it. :) Again, thank you for your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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