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Trivium Academy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Do they look like something that would fit your kids? Will it achieve what you want? Anything you use, if used consistently and with your kids and goals taken into account will be successful. I know some that use Evan-Moor LA as a supplement and others that use it as their core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have used the Evan Moore products for History (ancient and US) Both of my children loved putting the books together. I am a fan of them:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I didn't read your full question- I would use it as a supplement to a program, not as a replacement for a spine- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Their site is being updated, so I can only see a few pages on Amazon. They have books for spelling, sentences, paragraphs, basic grammar & punctuation, and paragraph editing. This would be for K-3rd. We use the paragraph editing and really like it. It covers a lot of basic grammar and punctuation, but not a lot of spelling... mostly just homophones and near-homophones (their/ there/ they're, or where/wear/were). I know it says "daily" but we don't do it anywhere near daily, and one book has lasted quite a long time. We probably get to it almost once a week... so I bought the highest level I thought he could manage, knowing that I wanted it to be "good" for a few years. It isn't our spine at all, but it's an excellent little review/independent work/ here-do-this-while-I-find-your-science-book tool. Hope this helps! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 We use one of their spelling books. It's fantastic and definitely a stand alone spelling program. I struggled with finding a spelling program that would be straightforward and yet still offered enough for retention. I like it better than Spelling Workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABeth Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 As far as language arts goes, I have used Evan Moor's Write a Super Sentence, Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs, Daily Handwriting Practice, How to Report on Books (PK-K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6), Read and Understand Tall Tales. I have also used many other EM products (History Pockets, Math Practice, Phonics and Math Centers, Art, etc.). I am kind of an EM junkie. I love all their products. I have used the writing books as a stand alone for early elementary ages. The other products are mostly supplement but are a lot of fun and well done. I have not yet met an EM product I didn't like (to the misfortune of my wallet!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie in FL Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have used the Literature Pockets: Tall Tales for 4th-6th grade. We have throughly enjoyed this particular product. I have other friends who have used History Pockets and some of the daily review programs. They have said they are great too. In my home, I would only intend to use these products as a supplement though and not a full program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 and we really like it. There are 2 ways you can see the whole book. 1. go to www.google.com Click on the "More" button at the top right and select "books". Type in Evan-Moor & the name of the book you want to see. I love this!! OR - 2. go to www.evan-moor.com and find the book you want, often there is a "See this book" option where you can flip through the book in the viewer. This is a BIG reason why I like & support Evan-Moor - no one else lets you flip through an entire book online, for free! For 2nd gr, I do think the Grammar & Punctuation is complete. I've been debating on whether the G&P gr 3 is complete. From what I can tell, I think it is missing adverbs, and dictionary skills - but it really seems to miss very few things. I think if I paired it with a good spelling book, then we'd probably be fine for 3rd grade. I'm still debating on whether I will use this again next year, but so far my dd has enjoyed Gr. 2, so I'm tempted to stay with it next year. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada_Mom Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm with Wee Pip. I LOVE that Evan Moor will let you browse through their entire books online, in the comfort of my home! I used the googlebooks feature a lot and it had been really helpful in making decisions. Often, I will leave the ebook open for a week and browse through it each day. If I still want it/find it useful to me by the end of the week, I order the book. I'm trying to curb my curriculum-junkie tendencies. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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