The younger kids and I finished up our four week study on the American Civil Rights Movement today. Chris, on SHS, posted recently that the difference she saw between Sonlight Curriculum and Tapestry of Grace was that SL was "literature based" and TOG is "history based". This helped me articulate the difference I see in the two programs. Both are GREAT programs that center on a lot of wonderful living books.... When we studied the Civil Rights with SL we had more engaging historical fiction books. I don't think we've read a single fiction counting in the grammar levels with TOG during this study. We have read some really awesome, engaging, non-fiction history books - written for younger children. *Through my Eyes* by Ruby Bridges tells the story of the year Ruby was the only black child to attend William Frantz elementary in New Orleans. This book was great. I especially loved how she brings out the role that faith played in her experiences then and now.
When I first began using TOG I really missed all our historical fiction. Now, I'm coming to really appreciate biography books. I'm also learning that sometimes those historical books distort history. ::snort::
We began a new unit in our Zoology study today. "Interesting Insects" - we shall see. I'm not totally sold on the concept.
I'm exploring new options for next year. I'm really interested in Character Quality Language Arts. I'm not sure. TOG has most of these subjects in their manual...but I like the idea of combining character studies with LA studies. I also like the programs that she's used as basis for this new program. I like it being multi-age.....not sure if I NEED it. I'm hoping to see it at the Arlington Book Fair - but it doesn't look like this vendor will be attending.
Jared has been working on 2 and 3 digit multiplication with worksheets I've made at the Math U See website. I think it's clear he'll be able to go ahead and skip ahead to fractions. Somehow he just missed that one concept in Saxon...and kept scoring high enough that I didn't flag it. Bad homeschool mommy. It happens. I've place an ad on the website of our local support group. I am about ready to simply order the fractions and alpha now so that we can begin working on the new math now.
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Sure sounds like we are all doing our research for fall.
I also have been looking at CQLA...still now sure what will be best for the Littles.
I'm trying to streamline for the younger group and beef up for Bess! Quite the combo.
I've ordered my MUS, I think that is going to be a winner here.
You said that you placed an ad locally... have you ever looked at the WTM sale/swap board? That's where I find most of my used books and such. It might be a place to look at as well.
Sounds like MUS might be something else for me to look into. It's not like I can't fit in one more math program to distract me. lol (Why do I have such a math focus this year!)
And, I couldn't agree more with TOG being history focused. I loved that aspect of it.
Hey if you both would like to look at the level A, I could send you both a month of it. Jon has outgrown it and is in level b. Actually, I could also send you both a month of level b also since Allison outgrew hers and ended up in level c. lolol Just let me know and email me your addresses. Blessings, Lisa
I'm not even going to look at CQLA (LOL)......I'm in the mood for something different for something, but I'm determined to not buy anything new this year (LOL).... we'll see how long THAT determination lasts.
What a great offer, Lisa. Thank you - I've emailed you.
I like to SEE things - I was the same with TOG - I was sold when I could SEE it and at that time they weren't in any conventions near me....actually I was in AK and I was one of the first to use it up there.....the charter schools had never heard of them and were thrilled when they checked out the manuals. LOL
Stephanie,
I've gotten out of trying the swap board for curriculum...but I should try again. I always got the old editions and thought I was getting new etc. LOL
DeEtta,
When are you going to the Arlington book fair? I will be there too. I would love to meet up if we could. I will have my kids with me too.
I am also looking at CQLA but I don't see that they will be at the bookfair. I was wondering if other vendors might have it. I like it's set up and am thinking of using it for my UG student.
I also know that MUS has been listed on the WTM boards a lot lately. You might look there for some MUS. But, you can also get the MUS at the bookfair and it saves you shipping.
Hoping we can hook-up at the bookfair!
YES let's meet up at the Bookfair. I'll be there both days.
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