mtnmama
Member
Thanks for your advice, everyone!
I decided to use the SCM printable charts to design our own schedule. It only costs me $11 because I have nearly all of the books already. If we decide it isn't working well, I can buy MFW 2nd grade mid year. That is the benefit of year-round schedules: there is lots of time to make adjustments :-)
mumboettger
Member
I am a CM'er in Canada. For the last 5 years I have mainly been using SCM tools to put together my own homeschool plans each year. Last year I knew our year would be challenging as I was starting a new job from home. I heard David Hazell speak at a homeschool conference and loved his family's ministry-heart. We went with MFW for my gr2 and gr3 girls, I also bought the preschool activities for my little boys. The Christian worldview was clear and my children enjoyed learning the American Songs (and I really enjoyed the geography and history!). I had to add some Canada Studies but it was so wonderful to have the comfort of a teacher guide for my family that year. This year I used the Kindergarten package for my oldest boy. Again, it was great to have it all mapped out - especially the reading program. Very hands on -and short lessons - for my wiggly little guy! Each year I look at the homeschool year ahead and evaluate how much brain space I will have for planning and keeping it all up. If I know there are big challenges ahead, I opt for the box!
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