NotSoObvious Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Has anyone used her books? I was thinking the math and science books might be helpful because I could see where we were headed and use the science as a spine. What are your experiences with her books? Worth the money? Helpful? Accurate? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I've only used the Natural Speller, but I really like it. Words are broken into grade levels and families and she gives activity suggestions for each level. Having reviewed many spelling curriculum, I like NS best because it's simple, direct, and not busywork. I've considered getting her other books based on how much I like the Natural Speller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I loved Natural Speller, too. We haven't used it for awhile because, well, my girls became natural spellers. But I definitely plan to use it when dd3 is ready. I actually have the whole set of her books, bought recently from a kind mom on this board, and I wish I'd had them earlier. I think the history one would have been particularly useful for me - if gives guidelines for how to study any time period/civilization from a research standpoints. Sort of like TRISMS but vastly cheaper. I do plan to use it with dd3, and will possibly use some of it when dd2 is done with her HO Modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Love them. We used the math and spelling. I have on hand the Science and History and have looked at it often for ideas. If you do not use a curriculum but do your own thing it will let you know what skills need to be taught. The science and history books are pretty much lists of topics/skills you need to cover. The math has lists by grade level but also teaching ideas in case you are not sure how to teach a math skill. The spelling gives lists but also ideas on what to do with those lists. For the money, they are great to have on hand. I bought all of mine from Ebay or PBS for just a few dollars each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have Comprehensive Composition and I used it to tutor a 7th grader in writing. I also refer to it for my own kids. Natural Speller is good, but I liked having workbooks instead. If you bought all of her books and maybe some math textbooks, I think you could homeschool with just a library card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 If you bought all of her books and maybe some math textbooks, I think you could homeschool with just a library card. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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