Several years ago, I looked at Tapestry of Grace. I remember thinking, "When all the boys can read, I'll try it."

This year, #3 can read. In the fall we did the three week Egypt sample. We had so much fun with it. I loved the integration of the Biblical Worldview and God's hand in history.

Problem was, I couldn't buy it until income tax return time. So I did what any, normal homeschool mom does. I visited the site every day. Read through the forum and printed every printable piece of paper I could.

We are working on week 8, now. We are far enough in that I can tell you what I truly love. By the way, we are using Year Three (The 1800's).

Here's what I love about it:

1. All the subjects are included except science and math. The focus is on history. I believe the study of history is one of the most important disciplines. The first lesson actually has some discussion points on this.
2. Integrated writing lessons! For years I struggled with how to teach writing. Copywork was not working for my son. I bought a writing curriculum, but he was spending most of his time reading about one thing and then a little time writing about another thing. And the writing program is very good. My younger boys are doing great! And my oldest son is improving every week. Writing is communication. If you can't write clearly, you can't communicate.
3. Kindergarten to Mom education. I am learning as much, if not more, than the kids.
4. Everyone is working on the same topic, at the same time.