Diaper Swappers

Luvingmy4boys · 01-28-2013, 08:36 AM

We are currently using Time4learning and Christian Light Publications for our main curriculum. I add in extra worksheets for reinforcement. I just feel like I'm all over the place right now.

I'm thinking ahead into next year and while I'm ok with what I'm using, I'm looking into a few more options. I'd actually like something a little more structured. I had considered going back to Connections Academy but they aren't available in West Virginia at least not as a free option. I'm looking into My Father's World and Horizons. Does anyone here have experience with these programs? I'm going to be doing 1st grade next school year. I'm signing up for Reading Eggs since all 3 kids loved the trial and my 6 yr old needs a little more reading reinforcement. I have a 3, 5 and 6 yr old. My 5 and 6 yr old are actually doing the same level of work.

Just looking for some insight as to a more structured curriculum.

faiths13 · 01-28-2013, 12:10 PM

On right there with you! We are starting 1st next year and I want something more structured. We are doing some different work books and they work fine but I want something that's not all over the place.
I was looking at Moving Beyond the Page, but I'm just not sure. Oh and we love Reading Eggs too!

Luvingmy4boys · 01-29-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by faiths13

On right there with you! We are starting 1st next year and I want something more structured. We are doing some different work books and they work fine but I want something that's not all over the place.
I was looking at Moving Beyond the Page, but I'm just not sure. Oh and we love Reading Eggs too!

Seems like for us looking for the right curriculum is just as difficult as finding that perfect cloth diaper!

stephcrouse · 01-29-2013, 12:19 PM

Can't help you much, but just want to say that we are enjoying MFW Adventure's for 2nd grade. I like the structure of the teacher's manual. If my older DD stays home for hs, we will use MFW for her. If I keep my dd home again next year for 3rd, I don't know what we will do! Probably Heart Of Dakota Bigger. My older ds is going to private pre-k and my toddler is staying home for preschool.
I know I couldn't do anything that was not all spelled out/planned out for me. I am too frazzled/sleep deprived/ADD/all of the above to figure it out without a lot of hand holding.

faiths13 · 01-29-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvingmy4boys

Seems like for us looking for the right curriculum is just as difficult as finding that perfect cloth diaper!

it is so true! The MFW and HOD look great though!

thirdtimemomma · 01-29-2013, 07:15 PM

We use mfw. Its a great program- what are your specific questions?

saady · 01-30-2013, 11:37 PM

I don't have any tips, but this is really wonderful. I am glad there is a homeschooling section on the forum.

Luvingmy4boys · 01-31-2013, 11:16 AM

Well, I'm realizing that they enjoy and get the topics being covered if it is more interactive. They are definitely hands-on learners. They cringe at writing but maybe that's because they are a bit young (5 and 6 yrs old). If it's repetitive information, then I guess I'm looking for something that will offer a variety of ways to teach it.

01-28-2013, 08:36 AM	#1
Luvingmy4boys Registered Users Formerly: sahmto3boys Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 9,857 Ratings: 992 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Need Curriculum advice.... We are currently using Time4learning and Christian Light Publications for our main curriculum. I add in extra worksheets for reinforcement. I just feel like I'm all over the place right now. I'm thinking ahead into next year and while I'm ok with what I'm using, I'm looking into a few more options. I'd actually like something a little more structured. I had considered going back to Connections Academy but they aren't available in West Virginia at least not as a free option. I'm looking into My Father's World and Horizons. Does anyone here have experience with these programs? I'm going to be doing 1st grade next school year. I'm signing up for Reading Eggs since all 3 kids loved the trial and my 6 yr old needs a little more reading reinforcement. I have a 3, 5 and 6 yr old. My 5 and 6 yr old are actually doing the same level of work. Just looking for some insight as to a more structured curriculum. __________________ Mama to Alex (95), Jace (06) and Jake (07) who are always & my little peanut Eli (09)

01-28-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
faiths13 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 16,945 Ratings: 342 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	On right there with you! We are starting 1st next year and I want something more structured. We are doing some different work books and they work fine but I want something that's not all over the place. I was looking at Moving Beyond the Page, but I'm just not sure. Oh and we love Reading Eggs too! __________________ Beth - homeschooling mom to Magus '99, Malakai '01, Bastian '07, Jace '09, Step Mom to Seth '95, married to Damon, love of my life! My last ds is pl'ing! Yahoo!

01-29-2013, 12:19 PM	#4
stephcrouse Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 20,668 Ratings: 1045 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Need Curriculum advice.... Can't help you much, but just want to say that we are enjoying MFW Adventure's for 2nd grade. I like the structure of the teacher's manual. If my older DD stays home for hs, we will use MFW for her. If I keep my dd home again next year for 3rd, I don't know what we will do! Probably Heart Of Dakota Bigger. My older ds is going to private pre-k and my toddler is staying home for preschool. I know I couldn't do anything that was not all spelled out/planned out for me. I am too frazzled/sleep deprived/ADD/all of the above to figure it out without a lot of hand holding. __________________ Stephanie wife to Thomas & mom to DD Avery '99, DD Ellison '04, DS Bennett'08, & DS Sullivan 3/11/11 Last edited by stephcrouse; 01-29-2013 at 12:25 PM.

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thirdtimemomma Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Munchkin Land Missouri Posts: 7,401 Ratings: 129 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	We use mfw. Its a great program- what are your specific questions? __________________ Vicki Wife to 1 SeventhtimeMomma to: N 7-01, L 12-02, B 7-05, J 2-07, L 12-08, S 10-10, and Q 5-29-12

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saady Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4	Re: Need Curriculum advice.... I don't have any tips, but this is really wonderful. I am glad there is a homeschooling section on the forum.