Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 A friend brought her Omnibus 1 last night when we met for supper. She loves it and has used Omnibus for 4 or 5 years now. I've looked at it several times over the years, but have put it on my serious consideration list for next year. I would probably use IV. I might go over to her house and look at IV before purchasing anything. There is a very good chance that I will be able to borrow her volume and the books.... so I might be able to use it for free. We've used VP cards in the elementary years. And, although I am a Christian with reformed beliefs I do not agree with everything VP. Heck, I'm using lots of BJU this year and I certainly do not agree with a lot in those books! And for various other reasons, I also disagree with some statements and stances of Douglas Wilson. So, those two things that always come up about VP out of the way...... Omnibus? Pros and cons? Likes and dislikes? No matter what program I get or use, I will 'tweak' it to best fit our family. Thanks! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 We've looked at it before, but we are planning to use it for Ana's senior year. (Omnibus VI) I'm curious to see everyone's thoughts as well. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I've been very pleased with it. Mine is taking the online classes through VP. I was uneasy, but I read through the whole thing last summer and the differences with our beliefs have been a good point for discussion as we have used it. In the online sections there are a variety of students and differences are treated respectfully. The content is more "middle of the road" than I expected. The only downside (which is an advantage for me) is that it is very scripted, and some of the books are indeed tough. And I'm already collecting books for the next level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks! Online will not be an option for us. With my work schedule the 'scripting' might be a good thing on days I am extremely busy. I discussed extensively with my friend about it yesterday. She uses LOTS of oral narration, a la Charlotte Mason. She also uses audio to help with the more difficult reading. Read along while listening. They try to read all the books but do not do all the questions/assignments. Since I think I will be able to borrow her Omnibus and books for free, this has become a very serious contender for us! Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just got an email from VP promoting samples of their new online self-paced Omnibus course. This might be a viable option if you can't do the regular online classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAmomof4 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts. I have Omnibus fantasies even though my kids are still very little! I checked out the online self-paced sample they just put up and it seems pretty well-done. My biggest concern (of course, being only at the beginning here) is the timeline issue. I am incorporating VP materials into my 1st grade plans but that seems easy to do at the elementary level. If you want to do Omni I in 7th grade and have done the traditional 4-year cycle in elementary...where does that leave you for 5th/6th grade? Omni definitely seems way too advanced to adapt to the 4-year plan unless you JUST do it for rhetoric and try to combine, for instance, Omni I and IV etc. But that leaves out so much material! Argh, why did VP have to be weird and do their own thing! If you have crossed this bridge already, what did you do to transition between elementary - I am doing SOTW - and Omnibus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 You could do a condensed overview of world history, or focus on American History for a year, or focus on geography for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Omni definitely seems way too advanced to adapt to the 4-year plan unless you JUST do it for rhetoric and try to combine, for instance, Omni I and IV etc. But that leaves out so much material! Argh, why did VP have to be weird and do their own thing! And actually the founders of Veritas Press were doing "their own thing" before Susan and her mom published their book. The 4-year cycle isn't written in stone anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAmomof4 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I suppose you're right. But it doesn't work if you're trying to group multiple children of different ages together. I guess that's my biggest issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I suppose you're right. But it doesn't work if you're trying to group multiple children of different ages together. I guess that's my biggest issue. IMO, it's not a grouping curriculum. My oldest and second oldest are three years apart. Both will be in high school next year. Oldest is doing VI. I wouldn't do it with DS yet. IMO, many of the books are better left to older children and I just wouldn't enjoy grouping unless the kids were both (or all) capable of discernment and discussion at a close to equal level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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