Mom0012 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) The website says they are for grades 3 - 8. I will have a 2nd grader who would likely be very interested in doing some of this stuff and a 4th grader who may or may not. We are doing SL 3 and I wanted to have something hands-on available in case we have the time. I'm thinking since my daughter would be the primary child interested and she is the 2nd grader, that I would be better to wait until our next tour through American history, but then she will be in 7th grade. Anyway, I've heard good things about these, but what would be the best age to use them? Thanks! Lisa Edited April 28, 2009 by LisaTheresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Do it now and just modify to fit her. The age they fit is really relative. If you read the text to them, yes they'll need to be on the older end for some of it. But much of it is stuff my dd would have enjoyed at that age. We're doing it now, and after 2 cd's worth, she is pretty much begging me to stop. So I say do it now, don't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I was planning it for 4th grade--Explorer's and Colonial. I think your kids would be the perfect ages for them. You can always modify the lapbook things for your little one by writing more of the text for her. The activities seem spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks, Elizabeth and Chris! I think I will give the American Revolution cd a try then. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I used it this year with a 5th, 2nd and 1st. The 1st needed help, the 2nd needed a little help and the 5th really enjoyed it. We all really had fun with this study and learned tons. Hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We did Colonial Life and American Revolution with an 8 yo 3rd grader and a 6 yo K'er this year. I ended up doing a lot of assembly. We will keep the CDs and I think they will be great next time around with a 7th grader and 4th grader. I will say that Colonial Life was better suited for younger kids. Am Rev had more battle stuff and writing about people and less crafty fun stuff. We simplified things by just doing lap books, and even with that I left out or altered some of the planned activities. I think it's fine to get them for this age. Just keep in mind that they may need help or there may be activities that you'll want to save for next time through. I would say upper elem/middle school is the ideal age. We'll probably go ahead and get the Civil War one for this summer anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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