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- Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:35 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Why Does MFW have an International Focus?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5728
Re: Why Does MFW have an International Focus?
It was MFW's international focus that cemented our decision to use MFW when we were exploring curriculum choices before Kindergarten. Specifically, it was the magazine description of Exploring Countries and Cultures which caught my attention. I recall reading the description to my husband and tellin...
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:47 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Check-In Time
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6723
Re: Check-In Time
We began in August and today was our 23rd day of school (a few of which were field trips or co-op days). We're using Rome to the Reformation for 5th grade. It is going very smoothly thus far and has been a pleasant beginning! It helps that this is a time period which interests the whole family. One ...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:31 pm
- Forum: Book Basket and Independent Reading Archive
- Topic: Book Reviews & Extras - Older kids, 6th-8th and teens
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14382
Re: ROAD TRIP- need suggestions
We also enjoy the Brinkman Adventures for road trips! Focus on the Family has some really well-made audio adventures that could be considered educational. We have Amazing Grace: The Inspirational Stories of William Wilberforce, John Newton and Olaudah Equiano (heavier listening, better for older lis...
- Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:26 pm
- Forum: Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: 3rd grade - Adventures with an academically advanced student
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12532
Re: ADV for advanced 9yo 3rd grader?
I have an only daughter and she has been through both ADV and ECC. She did ADV for second grade at age 7/8 and ECC for third grade at age 8/9. She was not particularly advanced (except perhaps in language arts and in reading/listening comprehension), but bright and eager to learn. She also had great...
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:47 pm
- Forum: Minutes with Marie
- Topic: Minutes with Marie - Trust Him
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2805
Re: Minutes with Marie - Trust Him
Thank you for posting this Marie. I needed to hear this truth.
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:24 pm
- Forum: Creation to the Greeks Archive
- Topic: * CTG Experiences
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6811
Started CTG with 4th grader!
Hello all! After putting it off for as long as I could, we began school on Saturday. It worked out well for us because I wanted to do our "Sabbath meal" on the evening of the first day, and we used Sunday as our Sabbath rest day. School went beautifully. My husband bathed us both in prayer and encou...
- Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:32 am
- Forum: Language Arts Archive
- Topic: LLFT - Describe Language Lessons for Today
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9239
Re: Announcing -- Language Lessons for Today Grade 4
I just received the new Language Lessons for Today Grade 4 and have looked through it... love it! It is absolutely beautiful and has such rich content. I am really looking forward to using it when we resume school. Thanks, MFW, for always improving and for making it easier to answer our calling as h...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:24 am
- Forum: First Grade Archive
- Topic: Bible Notebook - Any creative ideas??
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18339
Re: Something more than just drawings?
One thing we did was to buy cheap (25 cents) illustrated Bible storybooks from the library book store, yard sales, etc. We cut out the people or items she wanted to use, then added other elements around it in different media. We used pictures from other sources too... my favorite was a photo of a re...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:19 pm
- Forum: Creation to the Greeks Archive
- Topic: * CTG Experiences
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6811
CTG Box Day happiness!
We just got our CTG box yesterday! We'll be using it for fourth grade with our only child who has used MFW since Kindergarten. My husband, daughter and I gathered round and slowly opened it, with exclamations of interest and delight as we pulled forth each item. In the CTG set were books which appea...
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:03 pm
- Forum: Bible Translation, Missions, Service Projects
- Topic: Has anyone attended a Vision Weekend?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6669
Re: Vision weekend
Unfortunately for us, we were not able to make it due to several inches of ice and snow. About half of the 6+ hour drive from our home would have been through areas that received similar amounts, and we do not have a vehicle well-suited to this sort of driving. I had to call MFW this morning and can...
- Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:03 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Encouragement - About to begin homeschooling! Transitions.
- Replies: 118
- Views: 31692
New to Homeschooling and MFW
Since I am new to all of this, is there anything you have learned that you think I should know? When we start our first year, my children will be in 8th, 6th, and 3rd grades as well as a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I am excited and nervous at the same time. It will be a big change for us but I bel...
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:43 am
- Forum: Ideas - Exploring Countries and Cultures
- Topic: Weeks 18-20 Kenya
- Replies: 58
- Views: 32626
February in Africa
We are still in Africa in ECC... it is such a rich continent that we have not been able to leave it! I know that means I will have to cut back somewhere else, but we are enjoying Africa so much and there are so many people groups to learn about and pray for that we are just now close to leaving. I s...
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:09 pm
- Forum: Ideas - Exploring Countries and Cultures
- Topic: Weeks 18-20 Kenya
- Replies: 58
- Views: 32626
Hunger object lesson for Africa ECC
As we are studying Africa in ECC with our daughter, we had been reading about Ugandan orphans and the hunger they sometimes face. My husband and I decided to help this hit home (in a very small way) by serving a meal which those orphans might eat. All I served was posho, the cornmeal based staple fo...
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 6:47 pm
- Forum: Kindergarten Archive
- Topic: MFW-K and state requirements for social studies, days,
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5180
New to Homeschool and need help
My daughter started her kindergarten year in public school and right after Christmas my husband and I decided to pull her out and start homeschool. I ordered a basic curriculum since she was in school for the first half of the year. I'm doing 2-3 units a week trying to figure out where she is at in...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:19 am
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Tests - Does MFW include this? Do you add tests or review?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11767
Newbie Considering MFW
How will I know that they are actually learning -- are there exams or tests that they will be required to take and pass in order to move on to the next level? You will be able to know how well they are learning because you will see them advancing and grasping new concepts, seeing the areas where th...
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:03 pm
- Forum: Other Subjects Archive
- Topic: Encouragement - Lessons beyond the books, faith connections
- Replies: 45
- Views: 14036
Re: Share About Your January
I had a hard time getting back into the groove after Christmas break, but there is something about the unit study style of ECC that helped to draw me back into schooling... there were new countries to study! New books to read! New meals to plan! We came back into it strong and have really enjoyed ou...
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:04 pm
- Forum: Language Arts Archive
- Topic: Marie Hazell describes MFW Language Arts choices - Updated
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9302
Re: MFW Language Arts for 2015
We have really enjoyed using LLFT for third grade and I am so excited that we will have this for fourth!
Thank you!
Thank you!
- Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:34 am
- Forum: Book Basket and Independent Reading Archive
- Topic: Book Reviews & Extras - Elementary Boys
- Replies: 94
- Views: 31394
OT: update on co-op book study
Back in the fall, I asked for advice on what book to use for a twice-monthly co-op class book study. I did end up going with Little House in the Big Woods , and I wanted to give an update on how it is progressing. I am quite possibly having more fun with this class than ANY I have ever taught in our...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:53 pm
- Forum: Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: Readiness - Adventures after 1st or wait?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3076
Re: Happy!
Thanks for sharing this encouraging update! What great news to hear that you are settled and happy!
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:34 pm
- Forum: Ideas - Exploring Countries and Cultures
- Topic: Weeks 9-11 Brazil
- Replies: 63
- Views: 57509
Brazil for ECC
I began by having my daughter "fly" into Brazil. I stamped her passport, then a Brazilian guide (that was me of course, with a ridiculous accent) took her on a lengthy hike into "the rain forest." I carried some of our books along. The "rain forest" was actually just a little spot in the woods near ...
- Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: Choosing Curriculum Archive--For Those New to MFW
- Topic: 3rd grader (or advanced 2nd) - Adventures vs. ECC?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 19807
Re: Adventures OR ECC (2nd & 3rd graders)
Welcome! I would also suggest beginning with Adventures, for many of the same reasons that Poohbee listed. But also, Adventures may be the better choice for your transition into home teaching (assuming you are also new to homeschooling). The Adventures teaching manual is written specifically for the...
- Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:51 pm
- Forum: Ideas - Exploring Countries and Cultures
- Topic: Weeks 7-8 Canada
- Replies: 53
- Views: 35796
ECC Canada highlights
We didn't have as much of a "grand entrance" into Canada as we'd had for Mexico, but it was still fun. We "flew" straight from Mexico into Canada. On the plane ride, Gail received a box of Maple Leaf Crème cookies, one of her favorites. That was what made the "trip" memorable for her! ;) IMG_1285.JP...
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:52 am
- Forum: Ideas - Adventures in U.S. History
- Topic: ADV Week 12, including Bird Study + State Sheets
- Replies: 34
- Views: 22419
Re: Adventures State Sheet question
We thought it was really interesting to learn each state's motto! It led to some good discussion at times.
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:11 am
- Forum: Choosing Curriculum Archive--For Those New to MFW
- Topic: ** Testimonies from Users, Even More!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 42928
Re: New to MFW...and to homeschooling!
Welcome! I understand your excitement because I felt the same way when we were first starting with MFW Kindergarten. Our daughter is now in third grade and using ECC. That first year was AMAZING, and I was just using the first edition which was not as streamlined as the newer edition (or so I hear)....
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:26 am
- Forum: Rome to the Reformation Archive
- Topic: * RTR is absolutely wonderful!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 14633
Re: Beautiful Bible discussion this morning
Thanks for sharing that! I love it when God orchestrates things like this to come together and let us apply the verses we are learning. We have gotten tired of calling things like that "coincidences" (because they don't just happen) and so now we call them God-cidences! 
