Opinions on Omnibus and Starting Points

Hi There!

Some of the homeschoolers at the new church I attend are really into Omnibus and the online class.  I once looked at Omnibus about a year ago and thought it was a bit too much for us.  My oldest is a daughter, which I am thankful for, because I don’t feel the pressure of her having to have a career (skills yes, but not necessarily a career).  She is a bright, sweet 13 yr old who loves to read and write.  Besides the fact that I have never spent that much money (as the online Omnibus class) on all 4 children for a full year of homeschooling, the curriculum just doesn’t seem like a fit.  It seems like it is something I would like to study, but not necessarily the direction I sense for her from the Lord.  But I thought I would ask some CMers if you all had looked at it and what you thought.

At our homeschooling convention last summer, my dh spent alot of time talking with David Quine (neat family).  He took a look at Quine’s Starting Points.  That also looks like a neat curriculum.  My dh would like to teach it to my daughter next year, but he’s praying that the Lord make some changes to his schedule because for the last 6-8 years he has had to travel ALOT. 

So, if you’ve ever looked at Starting Points, I’d love your opinions.  I’d also covet your prayers for my dh’s work.  We are so thankful he has a job, but it has been so disruptive to establishing any semblance of routine, habits, or consistency.  To be able to see him, we often travel with him spending whole days in the car.  I’m tired.

I’m hoping for my youngest to be able to use the SCM modules and guides.  I’m actually looking forward to slowing down a bit, if the Lord wills, and focusing on my youngest’s learning. 

Thanks for any reviews or thoughts,

Betty