I've been give a set of these books for preschool. They look like they are put together well.
For those of you using them what do you think of them? And what grades have you used? They look like they only go to grade 10. Is that right?
Rod and Staff is a mennonite publisher. I believe.
Very academically sound.
I would be weary of social studies and science where, from what I'm told, religious and world views can clash against mainstream religion. I've also heard that it's dreadfully boring (history and science).
Their english is wonderful, their math is a bit slow; but sound. We tried it and it was a bit too slow for us. I would recommend it as a sound, rote type of math program for a child who doesn't do incredibly well in math.
I've heard their preschool books are some of the best.
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So if the math is slow, does that mean it's taught in a interesting way? Do you currently use it?
As a seasoned home-educated student, I would NOT recommend the "Rod & Staff" curriculum personally. My parents had used it alongside the A Beka series in the 1st years of homeschooling but I along with my sisters and brothers found it (Rod & Staff) difficult to follow and understand at best.
On the other hand, SAXON math was by far the best as far as arithmetic/mathematics goes! It was an easier method to understand.
Quoting bttrflyvld:So if the math is slow, does that mean it's taught in a interesting way? Do you currently use it?
No, not interesting. It's sound, but very... traditional. We like traditional, but it seems a little behind (which is what I mean when I say "slow").
We did use it, we do not use it now.
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Quoting seksychik:As a seasoned home-educated student, I would NOT recommend the "Rod & Staff" curriculum personally. My parents had used it alongside the A Beka series in the 1st years of homeschooling but I along with my sisters and brothers found it (Rod & Staff) difficult to follow and understand at best.
On the other hand, SAXON math was by far the best as far as arithmetic/mathematics goes! It was an easier method to understand.
It depends on the student and the type of learner he/she is.
Saxon was complete bust here. Tear inducing really (for both Mom and child). Lol.
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I first began using Rod and Staff many years ago. Their Spelling and English are top rate for sure. Didn't care much for their other subjects. Too boring. Have used them for many, many years now :) I use ABeka and a mixture of others for the other subjects.
Rod & Staff has a different scope & sequence for math from other, newer programs. It is a great, traditional curriculum. We used it for 1st & 2nd grades and transitioned into Christian Light Education, which uses a more up-to-date scope & sequence. Either is great, but if you have to do testing, I'd choose CLE. I was looking for a traditional math program at the time that taught memorization of the math facts. R&S was extremely effective for that. Plus, the little ducks used in 1st grade were so cute. LOL
R&S's math and English are mastery oriented. So, for some children it works very well--they need the repetition and single focus. Other children enjoy a wide variety so find it a bore. CLE uses an incremental, spiral approach that my dd enjoys very well.
The OP asked about the preschool books. I've heard those recommended over and over, so I would not hesitate to say to use them! Whether you decide to continue with R&S as your core curriculum in the future is another question altogether.
Thanks your all for your responses. It has seemed that most like the english and spelling, but bath seems off. I really want to find an interesting method of teaching my daughters so that all of us have fun. I think that I'll go ahead with the preschool curriculum but wee what else I can find for Math. I'll see what we think of english.
I realy would like to start homeschooling off on the right foot.
favorite way to get them to write
Saxon Vs Singapore (need help deciding)
- bttrflyvld
on Jan. 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM