My usual Rod & Staff online resource does not appear to be offering this sale. They may in the near future, so I may wait.
I must mention that Rod and Staff's fifth grade Bible curriculum has been so interesting! Not only have we learned Old Testament Scripture, Creation to Samuel, indepth(challenging) without doctrine, but it also covers ancient history customs and lifestyles. There are many illustrations(black & white only) and diagrams of battles, clothing styles, farming methods, etc. Included are discussions of these historical facts and many a map study(map skills). Research skills are enhanced with lessons on locating information in the Bible dictionary, concordance, Bible atlas, and the Bible itself. Before we finished up this 30 lesson workbook, I enjoyed reading a blurb on the ancient uses for flax. We plan to follow up this Bible curriculum with a visit to our local museum's ancient history section.
Happily, the Old Testament daily mass readings have more meaning for my son now. He can relate them to his past lessons, and this makes for good discussions. Applied education at it's best! :)
I noticed that my favorite Rod & Staff provider had a cool cut-out
tabernacle paper model for sale. My son is too old for this, but it would be fun learning for younger children.
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Hi Alexandra,
I gave you an award!
Debbie J.
Thanks Debbie-Cakes. ;) I'll come over soon.
Hi Alexandra,
As a Catholic how have you found Rod & Staff? Do you find pressure from others in using a strictly Catholic curriclum. I LOVE R&S and am a practicing Catholic. I have found nothing in it that would deter me from using it at this point. Your feedback would be appreciated! Thanks Alexandra!
Debi
We've been using it now for seven years, and we love it! :) I haven't been pressured by anyone, but if I were I'd just part ways. At age 44 I'm too old for that nonsense. Life is way too short, and I am secure in my faith.
I do supplement with the Baltimore Catechism, Faith & Freedom Readers from Seton, and books about the saints. From time to time I use free internet resources, and our parish has free children's materials.
We'll be transferring to Christian Light Education in ninth grade.
That's great Alexandra! I was thinking of using an all Catholic curriculum but have been VERY impressed with R&S. We are currently using CLE for Gr. 5 but I would like to switch back to R&S. Rod & Staff offers the option to enrol in New Covenant Christian Academy and you can use Catholic substitutes to gain credits towards their diploma they receive at the end of highschool! There is info on this at their site at: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/
(Highschool Diploma Program on the left side of page)
It's so nice to hear a Catholic family give such great reviews on R&S, as I agree, it is a superb academically sound curriculum!
Thanks for the reminder. :) I use that site to purchase our resources as well. There is a competitor that is not as reliable.
Blessings on your homeschool journey. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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