momto2Cs Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Does anyone use these books as the spine for homeschooling? Are there any blogs where people use these books? I'm all :bigear: ETA: I hate typos in the title line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bobby Soxer Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :bigear: :lurk5: My son would LOVE this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm going for it! I figured I can take both books, and The Dangerous Book of Heroes, make a spiffy spreadsheet with categories; ancient history, science, American history, poetry, folklore, physical activities, etc. And then we'll go from there! I like too that a lot of the topics overlap a little, like female pirates in the girls' book and male pirates in the boys' book, so I can combine the two. It is going to be AWEsome! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm going for it! I figured I can take both books, and The Dangerous Book of Heroes, make a spiffy spreadsheet with categories; ancient history, science, American history, poetry, folklore, physical activities, etc. And then we'll go from there! I like too that a lot of the topics overlap a little, like female pirates in the girls' book and male pirates in the boys' book, so I can combine the two. It is going to be AWEsome! :w00t: Want some Daring Buddies? My girls are young but I would be down for trying to piece something fun to add to our practical living activities. I currently own the Daring Book for Girls but would be up picking up the others. I knew there was a boy version but I haven't heard of heroes one. I'm going to run upstairs and dust off my Daring book. I think I got it as a baby present shortly after the birth of my first daughter. I never gave it much thought but I love your idea. I never knew what I had collecting dust on the shelf!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Want some Daring Buddies? My girls are young but I would be down for trying to piece something fun to add to our practical living activities. I currently own the Daring Book for Girls but would be up picking up the others. I knew there was a boy version but I haven't heard of heroes one. I'm going to run upstairs and dust off my Daring book. I think I got it as a baby present shortly after the birth of my first daughter. I never gave it much thought but I love your idea. I never knew what I had collecting dust on the shelf!!! Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Would you share?? :bigear: I understand if you are doing planning and such and don't want to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Would you share?? :bigear: I understand if you are doing planning and such and don't want to share. No problem. I don't have much yet, but I did whip up a spreadsheet with basic categories - history, science, physical activities/games/sports, language arts, and miscellaneous. I went through the table of contents of each and filled in the spreadsheet accordingly. My next plan is to go through and see how many topics overlap from the books, like The Golden Age of Piracy in the boys book, and female pirates in the girls book. Then I can offer some unit studies to the kids in science and history. We'll add in the handicrafts on a regular basis, and try a new sport every couple of months. I'll keep you updated when its more organized! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris's girl Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 This sounds ridiculously fun and something my boys and second daughter would actually eat up, reluctant learners and all. Hmmmmm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 We actually just, in the last couple of minutes, decided on the first official unit (after we get through a self-made unit on mythical creatures)... Flight: Boys' Book: Wright Brothers, "best paper airplane ever" Girls' Book: various paper airplane model designs Adding in: books on history of airplanes, more on the Wright Brothers (there's a good Landmark book on them), Amelia Earheart, a trip to the local air museum, maybe something on Lindburgh, and something on Da Vinchi's Flying machine designs. a movie or documentary or two. Scientifically this brings in several concepts too: Bernoulli principal, lift, friction, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris's girl Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 That sounds great. After reading reviews, the boys book is probably better for both boys and girls for a more useful education, at least here in my house. I've always thought the boy's book looked fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 My DS10 and especially DD8 would love this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Some links that may be helpful, but probably not very much. :D http://www.freehomeschooling101.com/2011/07/using-scouts-as-frugal-curriculum.html www.dangerousbookforboys.com http://www.ourdangerousboys.com I read some negative reviews of The Dangerous Book of Heroes or at least saying it is for older (like teens) kids. I haven't read it myself, just putting that out there, that maybe you want to preread it to get an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 My DS10 and especially DD8 would love this! Same ages as mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Some links that may be helpful, but probably not very much. :D http://www.freehomeschooling101.com/2011/07/using-scouts-as-frugal-curriculum.html www.dangerousbookforboys.com http://www.ourdangerousboys.com I read some negative reviews of The Dangerous Book of Heroes or at least saying it is for older (like teens) kids. I haven't read it myself, just putting that out there, that maybe you want to preread it to get an idea. Thanks for the links and the heads-up! I might hold off on the Heroes book for a while since there is already so much in the other 2 books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I am co teaching a co-op class next semester using these books. Very excited!!! Will have to check out those links and would be interested in any others. I have not found any yet but will post if I do:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Umm, I hate the Daring Book for Girls. There is some good stuff in there, and then there's parts on how to contact spirits, make someone levitate, etc. under "Sleepover Games." :glare: However I do love the Dangerous book for boys. I bought it when it first came out to give to ds#1 when he's 8 I figured it would make a good summer project book, but not something to base a school year on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My dd has The Daring Game For Girls Wii game, based off the book (I had never even heard of the book). She loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Umm, I hate the Daring Book for Girls. There is some good stuff in there, and then there's parts on how to contact spirits, make someone levitate, etc. under "Sleepover Games." :glare: However I do love the Dangerous book for boys. I bought it when it first came out to give to ds#1 when he's 8 I figured it would make a good summer project book, but not something to base a school year on. Oh, that's horrible. I'll have to make sure that there is none of that in the Wii game. I never saw anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykatie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 What a neat idea! Your kids have one awesome Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy4tmama Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I am resurrecting this old thread to hear how this turned out for the OP and in hopes that someone may have more current links to blog posts about using these books as curriculum or unit study. I am planning to use the dangerous/daring books as a spine for our sm. group co-op and I would love some inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 what a cool idea !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Not the OP, but we actually did this. I built a course study around the Dangerous Book For Boys and included a few others: Adventure! Thrilling Tales of Discovery A knot book The American Boy's Handy Book and MBTP lit guides for The Hobbit, The Giver, and My Side Of The Mountain We did this in addition to/in place of some of our usual studies. At the beginning of the year I went through the essential item list in DBFB and packaged it up for my kid along with 550 cord. Each week we went through the book. I paired up the history lessons with what we were learning in history, the pages on grammar during language arts....we skipped the fishing practical (he won't eat what he catches) and the hunting, but he did learn archery. We did a LOT of outdoor lessons! It's been 5 years and I just pulled the books off his shelf to see the actual titles - I did not realize how well worn they were. I think it was our most fun year to date. :) I'd love to repeat it with the little one in a few years and maybe just tweak it a little. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy4tmama Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Not the OP, but we actually did this. I built a course study around the Dangerous Book For Boys and included a few others: Adventure! Thrilling Tales of Discovery A knot book The American Boy's Handy Book and MBTP lit guides for The Hobbit, The Giver, and My Side Of The Mountain We did this in addition to/in place of some of our usual studies. At the beginning of the year I went through the essential item list in DBFB and packaged it up for my kid along with 550 cord. Each week we went through the book. I paired up the history lessons with what we were learning in history, the pages on grammar during language arts....we skipped the fishing practical (he won't eat what he catches) and the hunting, but he did learn archery. We did a LOT of outdoor lessons! It's been 5 years and I just pulled the books off his shelf to see the actual titles - I did not realize how well worn they were. I think it was our most fun year to date. :) I'd love to repeat it with the little one in a few years and maybe just tweak it a little. :) Thanks, very inspiring- I am really excited about this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunski95 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have been thinking of doing this for my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. How exciting to find this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy4tmama Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have been thinking of doing this for my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. How exciting to find this thread! Would love to share ideas and brainstorm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Umm, I hate the Daring Book for Girls. There is some good stuff in there, and then there's parts on how to contact spirits, make someone levitate, etc. under "Sleepover Games." :glare: However I do love the Dangerous book for boys. I bought it when it first came out to give to ds#1 when he's 8 I figured it would make a good summer project book, but not something to base a school year on. I saw the title of the thread and was just coming in to mention this. My dd received the book as a gift, and while flipping through it, I found the seance page. I didn't want to throw out the book, so I just tore out the page. Edited March 19, 2016 by Monica_in_Switzerland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 FWIW, the book doesn't present the seance as anything other than a historical fad, and is crystal clear that levitating someone is a magic trick (it even references David Blaine). . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I love the ideas of these books, but I hate that they've divided them up by gender. My dd is the type who notices stuff like that, and if I used the Dangerous Book for Boys for our school, she'd be asking me ten times a day if it's really only for boys, and if she's not supposed to learn this stuff because she's a girl. :glare: If anyone knows of similar books but without the stupid gender stuff, please share. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy4tmama Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Yeah, I agree Mergath. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any non-gender specific books. I have boys and girls so I have the luxury of having everyone work and read from both. You could make a cover fro the book and then alter the title page ala altered books and make it the dangerous book for boys AND girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Not exactly the same, but the people who wrote The American Boy's/Girls Handy Books also wrote one called the Fair Weather And Rainy Day Handy Book, which is non-gendered. It offers inside and outside activities much the same way (there's also a Field And Forest one for more of a nature theme) 2 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.