hsmom2011 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I used MFW Adventures with my oldest for grade 2, and she loved it. I have since sold the curriculum. Not too long ago, I purchased it again, new, for my rising 2nd grader. I had 2nd thoughts for whatever reason and sold it. Now I kind of regret selling, and am thinking of purchasing it again. I would only be using MFW for the History portion. I am also looking at Elemental History which looks good, and is much easier on the wallet. How do the 2 compare? I'm wondering what the hands on crafts are like in EH, and how the reading list compares to MFW'S book basket list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We're using EH right now and I can tell you that the book list is complete with great wholesome books that the children will not tire of. There are activities that solidify the material and bring some like to the lessons. There is some introduction to state studies and geography. Really, a lot of thought was put into this program and we're loving it! I know nothing about MFW so I can't compare the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I am using MFW adventures and love it but I do add quite a bit to it. If you would only use the history I would look into something else cheaper. I never used EH but it looks great. The money you save can go into ordering books from their list to enhance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 slight hijack: does anyone know if they plan on writing other guides, not just the American History guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 slight hijack: does anyone know if they plan on writing other guides, not just the American History guide? I asked a few months ago and was told there were no plans at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I asked a few months ago and was told there were no plans at the moment. bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We did Adv. and loved it, but if you're only going to use the history portion, I'd go with the cheaper option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 we used elemental history this year with my son. it was excellent and perfect for him. definitely incorporate the books the author suggest as read alouds. we loved those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icul8rg8r Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I am using MFW adventures and love it but I do add quite a bit to it. What do you add? I'm thinking of using MFW Adventures for my 2nd & 3rd graders this fall. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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