Thank you both for your response! VERY HELPFUL!

Thank you Debbie! YES this is encouraging!

I had a different opinion on this topic until I heard Susan Wise Bauer's talk on writing in the Elementary years. She explained that writing is a complicated skill and creative writing is something a child either has a gift for or doesn't. She elaborated on the topic but that is the summary of it. I...

Galations 6:9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

You are reaping your harvest! Thanks for encouraging us!

We finished week 8 last week and learned about George Müller through Hero Tales. Tonight, I found a free ebook download through Amazon called Answers to Prayer From George Müller's Narratives. I've only read the first several pages but it is really good. Just thought I would share if anyone else is ...

We are combining a first and third grader with ECC. We are doing 1st grade phonics and bible like previous poster. It's working out really well so far!

I do not do them at the same time. What I do is while I'm working with the 7yr old math, I have my 6 yr old play with the 2 and 1 yr old. Then we switch. For LA I do the same.

I think it's better to say that a full MFW day is about 4 hours, however you schedule it - even with many subjects, even with many kids. So I think if you want to be done by noon, you'd have to schedule 4 hours of schooling before noon. (Although Fridays are a bonus) I agree with Julie. Our school ...

It seems a few people have mentioned that the Hazel's curriculum is designed to be completed by noon. Is anyone done with school by noon? How do you do it? Mine are 7, 6, 2 and 1 and with the toddlers it is impossible to be done by noon. Usually, we get half done in the morning and the rest done wh...

I was just thinking to make a little sign saying "First day of __ grade" with their height and weight and the date. Then take a picture of them holding the sign. At the end of the year make a sign that says "Last day of _____ grade" with the height and weight and date again.

I will be starting ECC this year with 3rd and 1st grader and I did purchase extra student sheets. I know she will not do everything but I wanted them anyways

I receive The Voice of the Martyrs magazine and this month there was a supplement with resources available for purchase. I just wanted to let you know there are a series of cartoon DVDs (The Tortchlighters Heros of the Faith) that come with the stories of Jim Elliot , John Bunyan, William Tyndale, E...

Thanks to all of you for the words of encouragement and the link to older posts! I really appreciate everyone on the board

I agree with many of the other replies. I also wanted to skip ADV and go straight to ECC b/c it looked soooooo good! I chose to go with MFW recommendations and purchased ADV for my 2nd grader. We are almost finished with this year and I'm SO glad we did not skip ADV! My son has grown leaps and bound...

Thanks so much for both of the replies! That helps a lot! I'm encouraged

So, basically, just wondering is MFW really this user-friendly. And, what y'alls daily schedule/routine looks like (especially for K and 1st graders). Welcome! I did K and 1st this year and it has been amazing. (We are actually still in process since I had baby #4 2 1/2 months ago.) It works great....

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It helps to know I'm not alone and others have been in my shoes and survived! It's a great reminder to myself. This is a season and to enjoy the moment! All of my children will be okay! We are blessed to have friends bringing us meals every other day for the next mon...

How to you other Moms out there like the 1st grade curriculum compared to Kindergarten? My son and I are really enjoying the K curriculum and I was wondering if you Moms could give me some feed back as to how you like the 1st grade in comparison? Thank you Monica wife to Mark (12 years) mom to Bria...