June 15, 2008 - another plug for MFW
Disclaimer: The following post is not meant to be boastful. Just picture me flat on my face with arms outstretched to the heavens in thankfulness!
When God leads you to something, well, it's gotta be good! If you've been reading my blog for anytime at all then you all about our year with My Father's World.
We had a really, really good year! Spiritually, academically - all of it. The curriculum was a perfect fit for the kids - and me! I especially loved the recommendations for math and language arts - and Exploring Countries and Cultures rocked our world! Every detail was a blessing.
Just to be able to say "we've had a good year" is awesome! The icing on the cake though was when I received their standardized test results in the mail this week. I know, I know - I'm not supposed to take the results personally, or use them as a true analysis of their learning --- BUT I am supposed to use it as an overall gauge of their academic year compared to previous years, AND look at areas that maybe we need to work harder on the next year.
I admit I was nervous when I saw the packet in my bundle of mail. I set it aside as I read the other letters first. And I prayed that I would not react. And I counted my blessings. And just when the enemy tried to put thoughts of inadequacy in my head, God showed me what HE the ALMIGHTY is doing in and through my kids! May God be glorified!
BOTH kids did BEAUTIFULLY on their tests --- in fact, I wept as I read over the results. Tears of Joy! Especially for my Jen - the difference between this year and last was AMAZING. I know without a doubt that our switch to My Father's World had A LOT to do with that jump in scores --- and it is all the confirmation I need to continue right along with what we are doing. Jacob has done well consistently over the years, but even he made a significant jump this year! (His scores made me scratch my head a bit in wonder of his 13 year old self --- he really was listening!) 
I realize that curriculum alone doesn't determine a child's success - and certainly isn't the only measure of their growth. But when you tie every element together for MY family over the past year - well, there is great confirmation, and great peace. It is a wonderful feeling to know that what we are using for "school" is a perfect fit. The beauty of "My Father's World" is that it goes so far beyond "school".
My friends, if you are struggling within your curriculum - or are just starting out and don't know where to look, I highly recommend "My Father's World". Our experience is a testimony of embracing the company and all it offers completely - trusting God for the results - and reaping many, MANY blessings.
Comments
June 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mmcfrancis
You didn't sound boastful at all, you sounded like a proud Mama (as you very well should be)!! I'm glad you have great peace with your curriculum choice, that's wonderful!!
Blessings,
Kristi
June 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by foxvalleyfamily
Congratulations! That is absolutely wonderful! :-)
I am so excited I'm bursting at the seams, (and for as much as we are enjoying Summer - I can't wait for Fall to come, either!) ;-)
I am still trying to decided what to do for Kindergarten for my 5 yr old. Everything I have heard about MFW's history cycle has been nothing but wonderful, but I have heard 'mixed' reviews about their kinder. program, so I've been a little hesitant. (and I'd love to let her 'tag along' on ECC, but I just don't think she's ready for that yet, either.) ;-)
Have a wonderful summer!
Michelle
