genny Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I was wondering what the difference is? I bought early bird for dd when she was at K level and I didn't like it all (too simplistic). I want to start ds (4) this year on some math and was wondering if essentials is different. I'm using SM 1 with dd and we both enjoy it. I'm hoping to find something ds will enjoy to use as well. TIA:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlt Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 We did Early Bird and didn't like it either. I purchased Essentials because I was told it was different and it is. We like it a lot better. It isn't in color which I actually like a lot better. I can't compare exactly because we did Early Bird A and then Essentials B but my dd liked Essentials a lot better. I would say Essentials is a lot more like 1. Like I said though, I can't compare exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Essentials is very much like 1, and it's cheaper than Earlybird. We loved Essentials! I added C-rods and daily use of a 100-chart. We're now doing 1A with C-rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I can't compare, but I bought Essentials to have on hand for my almost 3yo because so many people have said how much better it was than Earlybird. I like the looks of it and it looks a lot like the first grade workbooks in style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Great thanks for the input everyone...I think I'm going to get it for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohsmom23 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I used Earlybird with my dd, but my ds is now using Essentials. I much prefer Essentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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