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I am still trying to get to more of a CM approach to homeschooling. I just ran across HOW and am impressed. I wondered, though, if any of you have used this and what you think of it.
The hardest part for me is how to figure how to do this with a 7 year gap between children. My kids are 16, 13, 6, 4,1 and we have baby due in May.
Thanks,
TracyHi Tracy,
If you haven’t read it yet, I found the Simply Charlotte Mason series of blog posts entitled Combining Homeschool Grade Levels
very helpful. One of the (many) reasons we made the transition to SCM is the ease of combining grade levels.
HTH,
Richele
Tracy,
If you use Robin’s history program, within that program she has activities leveled out already by grades, so you can choose what works for your children.
HTH,
Ginnie
meant to add, you can easily combine HOW w/ SCM or anything to give you what you are looking for. I purchased HOW a couple of yrs ago because I was so frustrated trying to find history books that actually focus on the ancient Hebrews/Israel. They are the children of God, shouldn’t we know something about them, instead of focusing so much more on the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans?
Anyway, HTH, SCM has wonderful helps for you in getting your plan together, and wonderful books to utilize in that plan. I love everything I’ve bought from SCM and am already thinking about what I need next for the next school yr (Spring planning ya know ;o) ),
Ginnie
Thank you Ginnie. I really appreciate hearing from someone that has used HOW. I am still praying about it. One of my concerns is cost and I cannot buy a lot of the extra books right now. I looked several up from the library that were on the sample lessons and our library doesn’t have any of them (of course).
I have also been looking more into SCM. I have come here off and on for years and never realized they had things available like there is. So, it is like my eyes have been unveiled this time. 🙂
Hi Tracy,
Our library didn’t have the books either so I just worktogether with the reference librarian to get everything through inter-library loan. The SCM history modules have a very helpful reminder (advance warning) that another book will be in use soon as to give you time to get it. We purchased Boy of the Pyramid (which is a favorite here) from SCM. All the rest we’ve gotten on loan for Module 1.
No matter what you decide, I’m sure you’ll be happy with a CM education!
Best,
Richele
Richele,
When you referred to the advanced warning about when the next book will begin in the SCM history module, were you referring to information contained in the SCM guides, or is it from some other source? I don’t happen to own any of the guides, and haven’t seen that information on the website, so was curious. It sounds like a wonderful feature.
Blessings to you!
Nancy
Hi Nancy!
I’m using Genesis through Deuteronomy & Ancient Egypt as an example:
At the beginning of the handbook is a complete list of resources needed by grade, then at the beginning of each term is a list of resources needed for that term (also by grade). At the end of lesson one you will find a “Reminder” to get the following books for Lesson 6: The True Story of Noah’s Ark for students in grades 1-6 and…[book] for students grades 7-9…etc.
This continues through the guide, with reminders given a little over a week (around six lessons) in advance of any books or project materials that may be needed. Close to the end of the term you will find a reminder to gather items for the next term and tips throughout like “Make sure older children are up to date with their Discovering Doctrine notebooks…”
You’re right, wonderful features and really appreciated since I use inter-library loan so much (or might not have enough salt on hand for a salt-dough map).
Blessings to you as well!
Richele
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