We use several books specifically for our state....Birds of IL (Adventure Publications,) Trees in IL, and a few oolldd(!) Golden guides. They narrow down the numbers of choices and have beautiful pictures. I also really like the Handbook of Nature Studies. It definitely is not a lightweight book to ...

Oh, I remember the day we agonized over this one! We finally got it...only after mom and son had a couple wrong answers! I really like the word problems that make me think too! (and I am glad I have the solution manualfor 4-6!)

I am think more of the literature type readings... Along the same lines, you could also ask general questions relating to other story elements like the problem and solution of the problem, if applicable. Write them on strips of paper and draw from a bowl. Have you ever experienced something like.......

How have you responded and how have you encouraged yourselves or each other when your kids ARE having a hard time in school? I struggled with these issues starting out too. I pushed dd(14) in the preschool years. Thankfully, she loves learning now, but that is due to God's grace and not any of my e...

One thing I liked about our previous program was having dd read books she wouldn't normally choose if she had the choice. She's a good reader, but if given the choice will pick up "easy reading" or "fluff." Having a schedule, she read so many books she wouldn't have on her own, and ended up loving ...

Having used several years...I just think I like each year even better than the one I just completed. So far each year has had its own "flavor." While I trust the Hazell's experience, heart and reasoning, I also know each family also has to balance that with how God may be leading their family. I'm c...

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:53 pm

We currently use the bottom shelf of our end table. I like this b/c it is easy for me to see what is there and what is being looked at.

We are using the Ancient History HS program--it's been a great experience for us. Let me know what specific questions you may have. Dd14 feels the Old Testament Challenge is very valuable; she is enjoying reading through the OT and the questions are great for review and application. The literature h...

My dd is doing the Ancient History year this year. We also never got all the way through year 5. I have been having her sit in with the history reading for 1850MT with the boys. She does do the notebook pages in a quick manner (President, state, outlines...but not many of the summary pages when we g...

baileymom wrote:My kids would really love this[writing to the president], we will probably never do ADV, what do you do?

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:38 am
Don't worry if you're not doing Adventures...it is assigned during Year 5 also. Ds received a reply with the pictures.

I'm currently using Adv and K and we LOVE MFW!!!! We recently moved to a rural area in Iowa and the library system here is NOT good. The entire Ancient World section is only like 10 books total! I like the way MFW is laid out but I have no idea what books are used in the bookbasket time for any of ...

I found a frog the other day..... in the basement....

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 8:27 am

I am laughing along with this one. I just found one in my husband's sock drawer!

We have been using MFW for two years and love it. I have been reading reviews of CtG lately that aren't so good. People say it's pretty dry. Can anyone give me an honest opinion of your experience with CtG compared to other years? Any feedback would be great! Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:16 pm We lo...

We are really enjoying the High School Program this year. :) It has been fun discussing the questions in the Old Testament Challenge with our daughter. I was just curious how to know if we are answering the questions correctly? We are only on week #3 and just had a couple questions we weren't sure ...

curriculum we'll use next year 1850-modern Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:35 pm Just wanted to chime in that we are currently using this and love it! We have used MFW for several years and each year is our favorite! Our favorite parts of 1850MT so far are: -SOTW outlining and mapping (and using the sup...

I have not used PP guides so can't repond re: those. However, dd14 did read Amos Fortune and did a TLP guide with it several years ago and really enjoyed it. I think using the Across 5 Aprils while you are reading aloud would be a great way to start with a lit guide.

I have posted them on the walls, but this time through we have the calendars and 100s chart in her binder. I didn't want to have 1 more thing on the wall or fridge right now. I do have a large calendar up in our hall with app'ts etc. On the fridge is the calendar from God's Word for the Nations so w...

We are another family who looks through the encyclopedia. We look at the pictures and I summarize portions of text. For information on the topics, I have found that we also enjoy the "Let's Read and Find Out" books, the Rookie books Crystal mentioned or some of our Usborne resources. We often spend ...

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:49 am I can relate a bit here.... Next year I will have 1 in the HS program, 2 in RtR and 1 in K. Right now we are all doing Year 5, ds9 using the 2nd/3rd supplement, &, of course, the preschooler. What I have found that works best for our group is to try and follow Marie...

Amy, Your service idea is great b/c it gets your dd out into the real world! We have a similar stable near us...but not close enough to make regular visits. I think they are fabulous! My dd is babysitting for a Bible Study at church, has a Comp. Int'l child, and helps me with making meals for famili...

We are finally beginning the High School Program and my daughter and I are really excited. :) I have a question on the reading. In the introduction, there are several books listed to read in addition to the classics that are included in the program. They have broken the list down into sections. The...

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 8:19 am I love the idea of nature studies and walks but don't get these in on a consistent basis. When I do, we will typically go in the yard and find something of interest like the other moms have shared. A few ideas that helped give me a framework: -I wanted my children t...

My 5 year old son has had speech therapy when he was 3-4 and finished being on the same level as his peers. He had LOTS of ear infections as a toddler and has always had problems with blends. He still has some issues and I'm not sure if they are still considered acceptable for his age. While doing ...

I think it's doable! I am doing AHL, 1850-MT & K right now. It is a full day for me...especially since I have a "routine disorder." I just can't seem to stick to one well. ;) We have had 2+ successful weeks so far! I started the boys (year5) on math and spelling the 1st week while I worked on AHL wi...

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:41 am I have 4 children and my husband is also a quasi-farmer so his work cycles and our chores at home add an interesting twist When I have weeks like this, I tend to make up (probably next week) by doing 1 "day" of history in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. Could yo...