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Out With The Old, In With The New

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OMLogoGray.jpgA friend of mine’s daughter has finished up her year already and is sort of puttering around the summer letting her wants be the guide. My friend, who really needs to get a blog!, sold off most of the previous books and lessons but kept her Oak Meadow teacher guides for me. They are the K-3rd grade set, so I’m excited to take some time and really look them over. The package just came in the mail today and I’m a bit anxious to get some free moments to spend with them.

Though I’m not really set into one curriculum or style I’ve been mostly in love with Enki. All except for that price tag. Since I’ve heard some gushing reviews of Oak Meadow by Enki users I’m willing to give it a once over, especially since the price tag is much cheaper. I don’t think we’re really ready to move onto using a formal curriculum yet, but I like to steal bits and pieces of information and advice from all of the styles out there.

It seems that a lot of families are wrapping up for the year, or slowing down for a break if they go all year long. If the more than 2000 listings on Ebay.com right now is any indication there are quite a few people selling off their old supplies for next year’s lists. This is the time of the year that frugal home educators live for, buying what they need for a fraction of the new price.

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Posted in Curriculum on April 30th, 2008

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6 Responses to “Out With The Old, In With The New”

  1. Activities Coordinator Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:56 am

    I prefer frugal to cheap! (But cheap is probably the correct term!)

  2. christine Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Ugh! That reminds me that I have to get my stuff listed!!!

  3. Dana Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 9:52 am

    I agree…frugal, sounds much better than cheap. :)

  4. Tsoniki Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    I wish I knew what I wanted - ebay would be heaven right about now!

  5. Mom Is Teaching » Blog Archive » Who Needs A Science Curriculum? Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 7:48 am

    [...] been so busy in fact that I still haven’t had a chance to read the Oak Meadow books I was given. I’m on page, ummmm, 21. I like what I’m reading so far if that means anything. [...]

  6. The Attached Mother » Blog Archive » Home School Curriculum For Attachment Parenting Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 12:56 am

    [...] 90% unschoolers with a sprinkling of this and that mixed together. A few weeks ago a friend sent me a set of Oak Meadow books for homeschooling parents and I was delighted to read how close the style is to Attachment [...]

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