Boyhood and Beyond
My husband enjoyed using it for family reading
Boyhood and Beyond is a wonderful resource for young men ages 7 and up. My husband enjoyed it so much that he used it for family reading and discussion. Practical Happiness is just as wonderful. We can’t wait to get Created for Work. I heartily recommend anything that Bob Schultz has written. You won’t regret the investment of time or money.
Claudia
Tivoli, NY
I had been looking for something for my 4 year old to do while I was busy with my other children during homeschooling . He was so excited to be “doing school” just like his older brother and sisters. He has enjoyed this program (BambinoLUK Early Learning Starter Pack) immensely and wants to do it over and over again. The hands on aspect is just what he needed at this point. I love it! I recommend it to everyone with small children, and I am looking forward to using more of this product.
Julia
Deposit, NY
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I purchased this (The Quarter Mile Math) hoping it would be helpful for my 7 and 9 year old to learn their math facts, since they don’t enjoy flash card reviews. They enjoy it somewhat, but they get so anxious about trying to be fast enough to win the races, that they make a lot of mistakes, then get frustrated with their results. When they do use it, we turn the sound off. ( the roar of the car engines or the galloping hoof beats are just too distracting) I am sure that when they have a really good grasp of their math facts, and can rattle them off without much effort..the game will hold more interest for them. For now, while they are still trying to learn them, it just isn’t quite what I had in mind.
R.
Gill, MA
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I find it very frustrating that the Teacher’s Edition for Easy Grammar is listed as a required resource, and that this program is so highly regarded. There is very little student or teacher direction. Compare the sample pages here with the student book samples; they are exactly the same. How helpful is a teacher guide with NO answers?!
Sharon
MI
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Language Lessons for the Very Young 1
We love the Language Lessons series. They are easy to use, and have beautiful poetry, picture study, and a bit of grammar and copywork.
I personally think these will not work as your stand alone LA program. Supplementing with a little modern writing, Spelling, and handwriting is a good idea, as Timberdoodle recommends.
Another caveat is that I personally would not use this Language Lessons for the Very Young 1 with a first grader. My advanced 2nd grader is using it this year. I cannot imagine my first grader writing small enough to fit the copywork on the lines, or being able to spell names of months, days of the week, etc….even copying them would be a stretch. I will use Language Lessons for Little Ones 3 for first grade.
Look over the scope and sample lessons, and they will switch out the book if you feel your first grader needs to use the previous book in the series.
Sandra
FL
We started out the school year using different curriculum but needed to step up the work just a bit and came across this website and this package was exactly what I was looking for. I had other parents recommend the same books Timberdoodle did so I knew their recommendations were reputable. All of these books are wonderful. I have organized our week so we do the work in about 45 minutes a day which is perfect for this age. Timberdoodle has always done a wonderful job answering all my questions in detail. I absolutely love this website and the packages they have put together. We will be back next year for first grade and soon to add another child. I do supplement a bible lesson and have fun Fridays with additional games to supplement this package as it really covers the core subjects. Thank you so much.
Andrea Patton
Chico, CA
Core Homeschool Curriculum are available for Preschool-10th Grade.
Charlotte Mason Companion
By reading this book (Charlotte Mason Companion) you will learn what your homeschool could be. My children love this way of learning and I love it too. I get to read living books to them not textbooks that are boring. My children are in grades preschool through highschool. We love to learn and have fun too.
Mom from
Defiance, OH
Hexbug
My kids got Hexbugs for Christmas and positively LOVED them. They played with them a lot and enjoyed them very much… until they started having problems. One Hexbug got kicked (not really hard, and not into anything) and a leg came off on Christmas day. And now, in mid-January, another’s legs have gotten bent out of shape enough that it won’t walk. These are good toys for very careful children who will treat them as the breakable toys that they are.
Kathe Kruse Nicki Baby
There’s just something about the Nicki Baby. Unlike my daughter’s other baby dolls, Nicki is just full of personality. She’s friendly and soft and cuddly and I even find myself picking her up and cuddling her.
I bought one for my one-year-old for Christmas and when it first came I was a little surprised at the size. It was smaller than I imagined it would be. I was picturing Beanie Baby bear size and it was a little smaller than that. But then I saw it in my tiny daughter’s arms and I realized it was just right for her. She loves to hug it and cuddle it. And I love tucking her in at night with it because I know it’s soft and won’t make her uncomfortable when they both shift positions in their sleep.
I’m a rather frugal person and normally I wouldn’t pay $17.50 for a small doll, but I don’t regret buying Nicki Baby at all. She has totally charmed me.
