Is there a scope and sequence available to see what is taught at which level? One possibility in later years (or even next year if I don't get my act together) is to send them to a private Christian school. I have printed out their scope and sequence and my DH wants to make sure that they stay on track with their peers as far as content goes. He is very concerned that they will miss something along the way and get behind. It is a bit of a concern for me, as well.
A couple of things. First of all, if you stop homeschooling and send them to a public or private school, the schools will be very familiar with dealing with transfer and new students. Not all schools share the exact scope and sequence in science and social studies. So, it is not as big of a concern to them when new students enter the school. They will test and assign which reading group and writing group to put the kid. They might miss something at some point. But there will not be huge gaps and things like that. In fact, my church has an elementary school with it. Last year we attended an assembly that was about Abraham Lincoln. I was the only TEACHER who knew that there were "87" or "4 Score and 7 years" from the signing of the Declaration of Independence until the Gettysburg Address. Oh my. Those TEACHERS were embarrassed that the homeschoolers knew that.
Also, my daughters have participated in science fairs and science demos at that school. Again, that school is accredited and a good school. My daughters knew more in science than the other kids did. It was really sad in some ways that the school didn't have more hands on teaching. It was just a normal science day for my girls but for the school kids it was unusual.
so, I wouldn't worry about in terms of history, science and especially not in Bible if you use MFW. Your children will learn a lot in MFW's sequence.
In terms of math, if you use MFW's recommendations for math, your kids will do great. Reading and language arts in MFW is strong too.
Also, may I suggest to you and your dh to get a copy of a homeschool convention workshop given by MFW’s David Hazell? It is called What Should 21st Century Christians Teach Their Children?
Here is a link for ordering information
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I also suggest that your husband consider calling MFW office and asking if he can speak with David or possibly with Bret at MFW. Sometimes it helps when men talk to men a bit.
In terms of the scope and sequence of specific programs, I’ll chime back in a few minutes to b/c this is already too long.
I’d encourage you to email or phone the MFW office and ask them to send you a copy of the overview of their programs. I’ve seen it at conventions but it is not on their website. [ viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7898 ]
