I know that MFW recommends beginning with ECC, and we will have just completed the history cycle, so it does appear to be an opportune time to take a year for geography. You learn about history and social studies, while filling your reading requirements for the day. It requires 'doing'; whereas SL required cuddling on the coach a good portion of the time. Sonlight vs my father's world high school. All their subjects are topically tied together and the Bible runs through it all. So you're comparing Sonlight and My Father's World (MFW), two of the top literature-based curriculums. My Father's World pricing has changed a lot since we began, a using it in Kindergarten.
We had tried SL in second and ended up sending it back after just a few weeks. Great history program - prob the best out there. Some of the most popular samples are: - 1850 to Modern Times for 3rd-8th grade. We have finally switched away from the curriculum we have used from K-9th grade! It wasn't entirely the right level because they combine reading and writing and so you have to be at the same stage for those. I think MFW does a better job of incorporating all 3 learning styles. Problem is, Sonlights HEAVY history focus. My father's world vs sonlight. I like to take things that I know work for my children and put it together. The My Father's World teacher's manual was easier for me to follow and find the teacher notes, but both are open and go lesson plans.
However, from the samples online I don't get the sense that the actual geography study incorporates much reading aloud together time--it appears to consist mainly of completing worksheets. Remember that your teacher's manual is not God. The Lord will lead you, He is faithful! 9 Reasons Why We Switched to My Father's World Curriculum. I ended up using the theme schedule offered on SL Preschool Yahoo Group because I wasn't liking the layout of SL's IG. 'Doing, instead of only reading'. A few items that I wasn't able to borrow or rent, we bought used on ThriftBooks!
My oldest liked the way the high school program looked, and easily chose his program. It connects to the science studies and the Bible is studied as a historical book, thus Creation to the Greeks. But the art was easy enough that my DD started teaching the younger kids the art on her own and she just turned 10! Also K & 1st are all-inclusive, no need to buy a separate math or LA curriculum. I also appreciate that MFW is more innocent. My Father's World: Homeschool Curriculum Review & Information. It's like that children's story where the family thinks they don't have enough people or animals in their house.... so they get a little too much more, and finally, send away all the extras.
It was something from the New Testament if I remember correctly. ) If you are looking for more time than that, the Book Basket has tons of book suggestions and you can always read those aloud as well. I have heard that MFW is "easier" or not as deep. I made a video (see at the bottom of this post) on my channel discussing why we made this huge change, and why I'm so content now.
Most high school homeschoolers have to buy their math, science, and electives separately anyways, so Sonlight's ability to mix and match and buy a la carte History and Literature items made it so I didn't have books we would not use, like we did with MFW 9th grade. Thankfully she was patient with my search for other curriculum, and kindly showed me the Kindergarten teacher's manual after I whined about how overwhelmed I was in my search. I sure was a lot younger in those days. To The Rock Homeschool: High School Curriculum, Tenth Grade: Switching from MFW to Sonlight. I'm going to try to compare the two side by side at our Convention. This was one of the very first videos I made for my channel, so it's a little rough around the edges. We also did SL LA K, Science K, and parts of Science 1.
We could just not get it all done. Both dc love to be read aloud to and will read on their own when it is scheduled into their days but neither one will pick up a book to read on their own initiative. I used FIAR with my oldest for her Kindy and 1st year. Some post contain affiliate links. No problems with shipping my materials. They provide complete homeschool curriculum packages and individual resources and materials so you can build the preschool or K-12 homeschool curriculum that best meets your family's needs. DS 2015 Homeschool Graduate; Four year college tuition scholarship. K for Kangaroo Pouches|.