Thursday, August 24, 2006 - A rare occasion indeed!
Okay, I never do this, but it's time to talk curriculum.
Our first year of homeschooling was an eclectic (to say the least) mix of whatever I could throw together.
Year 2 was boring boxed curriculum that I won't name in case anyone is actually enjoying that drudgery.
This year we have been happily "rowing" (Five In A Row) and doing a fair job of it. But I just made either a great discovery or a grievous error...
I looked at Sonlight curriculum.
Now suddenly I have a fear that we aren't doing enough with FIAR and that my children will suffer because of it...that they will be doomed to flipping burgers their whole lives because they aren't writing in Chinese like the cute kid in the Sonlight catalogue and reading great classic novels just yet!
I love FIAR, the books and the lessons are amazing, but are they enough?!
HELP!!!
We aren't supposed to discuss other literature based curriculum at the FIAR board, so I'm looking to you, my blogging family for some guidance.
I certainly can't afford Sonlight just now, but should I be saving for it for next year? How good is it really?
FIAR friends, am I missing something in FIAR that would ease my mind on sticking with FIAR?
Poor George is going nuts with my questioning what we are doing, but I know he wants the same thing I do...the BEST for our kid's education.
Okay faithful readers, bear with me. Once this curriculum craziness cools I'll crank out something more entertaining...like how my friend weareqf "talked" my dh out of the big "V" with an article.
I've never seen a grown man react to the word rupture with such emotion before.
Thanks Kris!
Comments
Friday, August 25, 2006 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>
I haven't looked over everything here, but you might try http://www.homeschoolreviews.com and see what they have to say about Sonlight. I've never used it but know a few families doing it who love it. Good luck.
Edited by Hediedforme on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 4:09 PM
Saturday, August 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
First, I'm not gone... nor, regretfully, have I been working on -Tossed-. *wry smile* This week (and the next two ) have been unexpectedly hectic and I saved my downtime for my quiet time. Hopefully when the next two weeks go by, I'll have more time and can get back here for longer periods.
Second... if you're happy with FIAR, stay with FIAR. Your kids will learn everything they need (plus a lot they don't need) as they get older. Is Sonlight good? I've heard good things about it. I don't use it, myself, but I don't use FIAR, either. Neither worked for our family. But I always feel a little wistful when I read how much your family enjoys FIAR (because *I* would enjoy this kind of a study). So stay with it. Don't read catalogues unless you have your blinders on and your credit card frozen. :D
Drat, I'm doing a whole post here... okay, I'll post a little teensy bit on my blog. *laugh*
I missed you, too-- thanks for nudging me. :) Congrats on your daughter's dedication!
Chelo
Sunday, August 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hsmomof2
I've never used Sonlight but I found FIAR to be quite sufficient when my kiddies were younger. Most of the input I've received on SL from people I know who use comes down to this: they love love love the books, hate the strict schedule, like the IG for ideas but not necessarily to do everything every time. SL is an investment to be sure; if you go for it, though, remember you don't have to buy every single book from them - library and ebay are also good sources for less (or no) cost.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maureenmichele
Hey there! Sorry I have been MIA for a while (see blog for updates). We are liking Sonlight so far but have found one major drawback: It's REALLY hard to do Sonlight when you have the flu with severe coughing fits and no voice. So don't get sick. Oh, and the cost is pretty high although it's a BARGAIN if you're getting it in the US! After all was said and done, the 1+ 2 Core Plus ended up costing us $1500 with postage, customs fees and import tax! But it is such a load off my mind to not have to PLAN things. And I figure we can always resell the books anyway or use them for the next kids for FREE! Take care, Trish!
