momma aimee Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am looking at Sonlight Science A for 1st grade this fall ... http://www.sonlight.com/science-a.html I have never used Sonlight and do not know if i have to buy it all -- for 102 dollara or if i can buy only the parts that look 'necessary' -- the instructor's guide, and the books -- BUT NOT the DVDs? I do not like DVD learning -- it just deosnb't work for us. can Sonlight Science be DONE without the DVDs??? are the DVDs the ONLY directions for the labs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It can definitely be done without the DVD. The DVD is the exact experiments performed from the books. Some people like to use the DVD in place of the experiments or on a tough day that they can't get to the experiment. When we did science B, we watched all of them because I was a neurotic box checker. Sometimes they had hints to help the experiment work, but at this level, I don't think it's necessary at all. This year in Science C, I haven't even taken the shrink wrap off. I am considering not buying it next year for the next science, as they are a bit pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 It can definitely be done without the DVD. The DVD is the exact experiments performed from the books. Some people like to use the DVD in place of the experiments or on a tough day that they can't get to the experiment. When we did science B, we watched all of them because I was a neurotic box checker. Sometimes they had hints to help the experiment work, but at this level, I don't think it's necessary at all. This year in Science C, I haven't even taken the shrink wrap off. I am considering not buying it next year for the next science, as they are a bit pricey. EXCELLENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Also, consider buying the books from Amazon or your favorite used bookseller to save even more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The DVD's are optional, at least in my experience. We have one for Science K, and we watch it, but it's just someone doing the experiments and activities. Also, I get a lot of our books from paperbackswap, which really helps keep down the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Definitely...the DVD just shows you how to do the experiment pretty much. We used it at first then dropped it completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeofgrace Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I haven't done Core A science, but I have done Core D and E. I find they come in handy if you are not sure what to do with an experiment. Other than that, we don't watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonersl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 You definitely do not need the DVDs but as a side note, my kids love them! They actually ask to watch them outside of school time. They are great for those times when getting around to doing the experiments is not happening (which is more often than not, in my house:tongue_smilie:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armom Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 We watch them but they are not totally necessary. The books explained how to do the experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 We do the opposite - watch the DVD but don't use the books! I use them as extra science supplement for another program though, we don't use sonlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 thanks everyone -- no DVDs for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica626 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I agree, you do not need the CDs. I'm actually trying to sell my never used SL Science 1A. If you need it at a discount, let me know. The only problem is with my TM which is missing one week due to a run-in with a Toddler Tornado. Otherwise, I have the DVD, all the books, all the supplies, etc. We never went past week 3, so it's almost all totally untouched. HTH. Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Monica PM me you asking price and I'll ask DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We have the DVD for SL Science 2....we watched it one time and then never again....The guy gets on my kids' nerves! The experiments are easy enough to do without the video.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockstarMom Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 My boys (5 and 8) love the CDs and watch for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 You definitely do not need the DVDs but as a side note, my kids love them! They actually ask to watch them outside of school time. They are great for those times when getting around to doing the experiments is not happening (which is more often than not, in my house:tongue_smilie:). Same here... I wouldn't say they were necessary to the program, but they are nice to have around for when you can't get to something or just for fun. I also let the kids watch them and then let them "try" the experiment on their own. If they get stuck, I help them, but it has been terrific to get them doing some independent science work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 My boys (5 and 8) love the CDs and watch for fun. My boys also loved the Discover & Do DVDs and while they are not necessary, they add an element of fun to the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Not necessary, but I agree they are fun. The kids love them. One of my kids actually prefers to just watch the experiment and not do it. Fine by me, some of those experiments are kind of a pain to do- though we have only used the Core B DVD, not A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The science dvd's are completely optional, but my kids have loved them while they are young. They also inspire my kids to do more experiments that I might not otherwise do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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