Math.  The original frontier.  Wild. Wacky. Fun. Does this sound like the math you know?  Today, I’d like to talk about some wild concepts found in math. 

Photo by ECG – Nature’s Fibonacci Sequence

Fibonacci Sequencing

I was first introduced to Fibonacci when I picked up this book by Ann McCallum: Eat Your Math Homework.  I posted about our experiment with Fibonacci in November 2011.  (Original Post)

Leonardo Pisano Bigollo was an Italian mathematician considered by some to be “the most talented western mathematician of the Middle Ages”.  He is most famous for a sequence of numbers he used as an example in the Liber Acaci.

Fibonacci sequence from Wikipedia

Main article: Fibonacci number

Liber Abaci also posed, and solved, a problem involving the growth of a population of rabbits based on idealized assumptions. The solution, generation by generation, was a sequence of numbers later known as Fibonacci numbers. The number sequence was known to Indian mathematicians as early as the 6th century,^[8][9][10] but it was Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci that introduced it to the West.

In the Fibonacci sequence of numbers, each number is the sum of the previous two numbers, starting with 0 and 1. This sequence begins 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987 … ^[11]

The higher up in the sequence, the closer two consecutive "Fibonacci numbers" of the sequence divided by each other will approach the golden ratio (approximately 1 : 1.618 or 0.618 : 1).

Ann uses every day foods to teach how this sequence works. 

The result?  Yummy!  (The kids didn’t quite get the sequence right, but we sure had fun trying!

Some other weird math concepts include: pi, fractals, strange prime numbers, multiplication on your hands (from 6s to 10s), and googolplex.  (How Google got it’s name!)

Try these great books to find the wild and wacky in mathematics:

• Arithmetricks: 50 Easy Ways to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Without a Calculator
• It’s Alive and Kicking: Math the Way it Ought to Be—Tough, Fun, and a Little Weird

Check out these fun websites about weird math facts & tricks:

• Cut the Knot Weird Math Facts
• Curious Math
• Life Smith (Fractals!)
• Science Kids

I hope you have enjoyed this series.  I have had fun relating the things I have learned.  I do wish I had been able to post more wacky math hands-on activities. However, I had to make a trip to a funeral on Thursday. 

I’m glad to have “met” some new bloggy friends this week.  I hope you stick around and share in our learning adventures.

What was your favorite blog post this week?

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This is Samantha. She’s the biggest of the group.

This is Betty.  She is the smallest of the group.

This is Alex.  She is the calmest of the group.

Aren’t they simply adorable?

One of the best ways to incorporate living math is to use living books.  Fortunately, there are many different styles and types of books available to accommodate the varied style of learners. 

How to Use Living Math Books

Today I’d like to show how to incorporate math picture books into learning.

• Determine what area of math you would like to cover. I have chosen fractions for this blog post.  You can choose math facts, geometry, statistics, graphing, time, money, volume, etc..
• Using Living Math (Fractions/Decimals/ Percents) chose book(s) to use.  I have chosen The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar Fractions Book.
• Determine lesson plan from the book.  The Hershey’s books I choose a 2-page spread for each lesson.

• Gather supplies.  Create notebook pages/worksheet.
• Enjoy the lesson!

Always give time for exploration after a lesson.  A lesson about fractions turned into a lesson on adding fractions…and subtracting as Missy ate the pieces!

One of my favorite blogs is Almost Unschoolers.  Almost every post she includes a related book.  I have been tremendously inspired by her ideas!

Our Favorite Math Authors

There are MANY great books available.  However, there are a few that stand out and I’d like to introduce them.

• Sir Cumference Series by Cindy Neuschwander and Wayne Geehan

Sir Cumference is a series of children’s educational books about math, by Cindy Neuschwander and Wayne Geehan. Currently, there are 6 books in the series: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland, Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone, Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter, andSir Cumference and All the Kings Tens.  Wikipedia

My children love these stories.  Without realizing it they have learned concepts that in a traditional textbook they would groan over.  It’s a delightful way to learn math.

• Elinor J. Pinczes wrote 5 delightful stories, One Hundred Hungry Ants, A Remainder of One, Inchworm and a Half, Artic Five Arrives, My Full Moon is Square.

• Greg Tang has written 8 books:  The Grapes of Math, The Best of Times, Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving, Math for All Seasons: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles, Math Fables: Lessons that Count, Math Appeal:  Mind-Stretching Math Riddles, Math Potatoes: Mind-Stretching Brain Food and Math Fables Too: Making Science Count.

Previously Related Blog Posts

• Discovering Math: Division
• Math Reading: Hershey’s Multiplication
• Math Reading: Multiplication and Division
• Hands-On Learning Mart

What other books have you found that your children enjoy?

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Software Flyer

CapJaxMathFax (CJMF) at a Glance

Reinforcement builds skills. Feedback rewards skill performance and maintains importance of program. CapJaxMathFax™ employs a patented rating system that uses reinforcement and feedback data to create a game-like feeling. Ratings allow learners to keep score and set personal achievement goals. Student ratings also constitute a measure telling teachers and parents precisely where a student is in his or her math fact development.

• Computer drills allow for independent use by student.
• Automatically generated problems. 
• Includes Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
• Provides immediate feedback.
• Timed drills help student to increase skills.
• Printable Certificates available for students who like awards.
• Four Unique Merit Badges available for sale.
• Reports available for teacher review.
• Diagnostic details available for printing.

Our Experience

I received the software to review with my 9 and 11 year old.  (My 14 year old wouldn’t even consider it).  Since my girls are tired of drills with flash cards, I figured a computer program would be a great fit.  We replaced our math drills with this program.  It took about 5-10 minutes a day with minimal input from me.  (I mainly signed them in)

The starting screen.  Click “Go For It” to start the game.  Click “Bail” to exit the game.  Click on “About” for a copy of the license terms.  Click “Startup Notes” for tips about the game.

On the set-up page select facts type, level type and total number of facts to test. Option available to practice or play for a rating.  Keyboard practice is also available, which is recommended for increasing speed.

The main screen keeps track of total number of facts answered, number that received a “SUPER” rating, percentage of correct items and total time played.

After answering the student receives immediate feedback.  If they get the wrong answer it will ask them to try again.

The buttons below were a little bit confusing.  I could not get the reports to work…but that’s probably because I didn’t spend enough time figuring it out.

As the student reaches 1000 facts, they can earn merit buttons.  They be purchased directly from the vendor.  The cost is $4.00.  This includes all 4 buttons + free shipping.  They can be used on hats, backpacks, etc..

There is a teacher’s guide available for download from their website. This helps with understanding the software and using it with students.

The software is lacking the glitter of today’s modern games.  I found the layout of the information pages a little amateurish. From a design perspective this is not a pretty package.  My girls found it “boring” and they did not want to play. 

However, the bones of the software are excellent.  I tested it myself and found it easy-to-use.  The repetition is minimal. I was able to choose when to work on the next fact…a feature that my oldest daughter noticed, and liked.

Overall, this is a good software program and I would recommend it if one doesn’t mind the low quality graphic design.

The Important Details

Cost:  $29.95 for annual license up to 10 players; schools can purchase a license for $999.99 which covers all school computers AND all student’s home computers.

To purchase this software visit CapJaxMathFax.  Download a free evaluation copy before making a purchase decision.

For more information, please visit the following sites:

• Vendor Website: http://www.capjax.com/
• YouTube Video: View Here

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Sorry so late today!  I’m heading to Idaho in the morning for a family funeral, so I had to get my other work done first!

I’d like to share ideas for using Living Math with the Older Learners.  (grades 6-12).  I confess, I’m not an expert on this area.  I’m just beginning as my children move from the early learning years to the older years. 

As children move into the older years of learning, the focus will become less tactile and more linguistic.  This doesn’t mean they will need to sign up for the local math classes or find a great curriculum (although if they want that, by all means let them!)…they can just utilize living books.

One of the best living math curriculum (I don’t really think that is the right word for these books) is the Life of Fred Series.  In our area, many homeschool families from classical to eclectic to unschoolers proclaim the wonder of Fred.  I am hoping to move my girls into Life of Fred after we finish our current textbooks (Saxon & Singapore).

Why is Life of Fred good for living math leaners?

The publisher’s own words:

Most math curricula seem to use the same approach.  They show you how to do something (such as how to factor 6xy + 8xz), and then they give you 30 problems to pound it into your head.

     In the industry, this is called drill-and-kill.

     The student is rarely told why this procedure is supposed to be learned.  There is no motivation supplied.  Little kids often salute and obey.  They think this is just the way things are.  Often, by the time students approach puberty, they start to ask, "When will I ever use this stuff?"

    The Life of Fred series takes the opposite approach.  First of all, everything first happens in Fred’s everyday life.  He needs the math, and then we do it.  Every piece of math is motivated by a need.  Even when we get to hyperbolic trig functions in fourth semester calculus, Fred will encounter three times in which he needs hyperbolic trig functions before we even mention sinh(x).

    Because Fred is fun and because we provide reasons to learn each of the things in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trig, calculus, statistics, and linear algebra, we don’t have to beat the student over the head with a million problems.  Don’t expect pages and pages of problems.  You have been warned.

Living Books for Older Learners

• Patty Paper Geometry: You may already use paper folding in your classroom. Maybe you tried waxed paper and found it hard to write on, or used other paper that you couldn’t see through. Now there’s Patty Paper, the perfect paper for geometric investigations. Manufactured in perfect squares, patty paper is easy to write on, and you can see creases and traces just as easily. It s a great way to explore geometry from a hands-on, tactile approach. Patty Paper Geometry includes dozens of activities that foster cooperative learning, increase students geometric vocabulary, and motivate kids to read, write, and talk about geometry. Constructions are performed more accurately and geometric discoveries are made faster with patty papers. At the end of their investigations, students have discovered most of the properties of geometric figures studied in high school geometry courses. (Amazon.com description)
• 25 Real Life Math Investigations: Students typically are not given the opportunity to see the wondrous side of mathematics because it is often taught as all scales and no music. Help your students: 1) Discover the power of mathematics as the danger of short-term loans is exposed in a dramatic fashion. 2) Investigate math mistakes in the news media and their potential consequences. 3) Watch as mathematics shows the futility of depending on corn-based ethanol to lower our dependence on oil imports. 4) Learn the surprising answer to how much money a hybrid car will save its owner because of reduced gasoline usage. These and other fascinating math investigations will allow students to see the power of mathematics as it cuts through deception and flawed thinking to reveal the truth.  (Amazon.com description)
• Marilyn Burns Selection on Amazon.com:  Marilyn Burns is a recognized math specialist.  She is the author of many articles and books.  Some recognizable titles include The Greedy Triangle, Brown Paper School Book and The I Hate Mathematics! Book. 
• Hands-On Algebra Activities:  Lay a solid foundation of algebra proficiency with over 155 hands-on games and activities. To complement the natural process of learning, each activity builds on the previous one– from concrete to pictorial to abstract. Dr. Thompson’s unique three-step approach encourages students to first recognize patterns; then use diagrams, tables, and graphs to illustrate algebraic concepts; and finally, apply what they’ve learned through cooperative games, puzzles, problems, and activities using a graphic calculator and computer. You’ll find each activity has complete teacher directions, lists of materials needed, and helpful examples for discussion, homework, and quizzes. Most activities include time-saving reproducible worksheets for use with individual students, small groups, or the entire class. This ready-to-use resource contains materials sufficient for a two-semester course in Algebra I and can be adapted for advanced students as well as students with dyslexia. (Amazon.com Description)

Hands-On Activities:

Again, real life is the best math teacher.  For the tweens, utilize the things that they care about.

• Make an allowance for clothes, activities, etc.  Let them pay for the things they want.  This teaches budgeting and math skills.
• Over 13?  Open a checking account with controlled debit card. 
• Join a math club.
• Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity; even better, find a builder who is willing to mentor for a few days.  Learn about geometry hands-on.
• Study music theory.
• Study the history of mathematics.

What other ideas do you have about living math for older learners?

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Today I’d like to share ideas for using Living Math with the Elementary Learners.  (approx. grades K-5)

Learning to Count/Numbers

Learning to count is the simplest form of living math.  Between the ages of 2 and 3, some children begin to rote count (in order).  The best way to learn how to count is to spend time counting.  Here are a few suggestions:

• Count fingers and toes.
• Count the number of eggs in a carton.
• Read books about numbers and counting.  We loved the Cheerios Counting Book.
• Create bead counters.  Kim at Savor the Days.
• Introduce counting manipulatives.  My children loved these little bears.

Introduction of writing numbers can occur between ages of 4 and 6.  This will depend upon the fine-motor skills of each individual child.  If possible, delay introduction of formal workbook/worksheet until later.

One fun way to record this phase of learning math, is to create a counting book.

• For the preschooler:  Create a Count with Me book.  I love this idea by Kristin at Lu Bird Baby.  Take pictures of their favorite things.
• For the Kindergartener:  Together complete the FREE Count with Me book from Kindergarten Crayons.

Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division

Bear discovered that division is easier with Cuisenaire rods.

Using the math manipulatives, show how adding 1 and 1 makes 2.  Take 1 away and now there is 1.  Simple math. 

Multiplication.  Group items. Count the number of items in each group.  Show how 4 groups of 4 items makes a total of 16 items.  Use the same logic for division.

Math can be fun…and tasty!  We used jelly beans for grouping.

Beginning in fourth level formal workbook or worksheets can be introduced. This should not replace living math, but to reinforce the concepts learned. Just remember to keep it fun!

• While grocery shopping, have child help with choosing items. Make opportunities for math problems.
• Look for math in other areas of everyday life (music for example).
• Read books about math facts. (This will be covered on Thursday).

Of course, there is just no way around it…the best way to learn the math facts is to memorize them.  How to make memorization easier & fun?

• Learn memorization songs.  My daughters wrote their own rap songs for multiplication.
• Create numbers 4” each (0-9, make 4 sets) plus symbols (+, –, X, ⁰/₀, =). Combine with manipulatives.

Watch this video to learn how to use just hands for 6×6 to 10×10.

Fractions

I shared about Hands-On Fractions in January.

Fractions are fun! 

• Hershey bars make the best manipulatives.
• Bake a cake.  Show how to evenly divide to share with family and friends.
• Learning the notes of music coordinates well with learning fractions.

• There are plenty of fraction manipulatives you can purchase. 
• Create your own manipulative.  Find Printables on Google.

Measurements/Graphing

The best way to learn how to measure, is to measure!  Graphing can occur by recording results. This is one area of learning where my kids dislike worksheets!

Sometimes math can happen without being planned!

• Volume can be learned using everyday household items.  Keep different sizes of jars, glasses, bowls for everyday exploration and play.
• Grow a plant. Record measurements regularly.  Graph results.
• Take a tall roll of paper and tape to the wall.  Measure the height of each family member.  Graph the results.  (We used a 3’ wide blank wall.  The height was actual height!)
• Weight and Height can be learned with regular doctor checkups. 
• Introduce mileage while driving.
• Use tape measures, rulers and yardsticks often.  Give them to children for fun…and see what happens. (see picture above).

Money

Money is easy for living math.  Make copies of real money for manipulatives.  Use real coins.

• Teach money concepts with allowance.
• Allow child to help with grocery shopping.  Take cash and let them pay.
• When they want a toy, give them the money to pay.  Help them count money.
• Host a lemonade stand.  Show them how to make change.
• Use money as manipulatives for math facts.

Time

• From the time a child knows their numbers, teach the concept of a clock.  Instead of buying a teaching clock, buy a real clock with all the numbers.
• Teach how to read a traditional clock before a digital clock.
• Preschool to First Grade, have a daily calendar.  Learn both English and Spanish days of the week and the months.
• Assign the child as the appointment keeper.  Teach them how to keep track of time.
• Buy a stopwatch.  Show them how it works. 

Final Thoughts

Math is everywhere!  There are limitless possibilities for making math alive.  Just a few final words of advice:

• Let the tools of math be the tools of imagination and fun. 
• If math is not fun, engaging or inspiring, it’s not alive.
• Resist the urge to force a child to learn when they are not ready.  Not every child learns their multiplication tables in 3rd grade.
• If you must have a curriculum, I recommend Life of Fred.  I really wish my children would like these books, but they started in public school and learn best with traditional math textbooks.
• When all else fails…buy a bag of M&Ms. 

I hope this inspires you to find your own ways to make math fun!

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This week I will be sharing with you about using Living Math in homeschooling.

When I was first introduced to the concept of living math, I was a little bit confused.  How can one make math alive and still become a master of math?  After all, isn’t math just about learning your numbers, facts and formulas?

If your child is like my daughter, math is a skill to be suffered through, not a fact of life that can be explored and embraced.  As we spent the last year buying math workbook after math workbook trying to find a “good fit”, the thought that I could eliminate a workbook never occurred to me.

What is Living Math?

Living math is math in life, in context, math that has relevance to the learner. ~ Julie Brennan, Living Math.net

When I started home schooling, the one subject I was confident about was math.  After all, I have taken college algebra classes, how hard could teaching multiple-digit subtraction and multiplication be?  As we finish our 2nd year of home schooling, I am amazed at how hard teaching multiplication can be…when you have a child who does not like math.

We have started to move toward a relaxed Charlotte Mason style education in our home.  As I started to bring books into our home instead of textbooks, I would wonder, “What do I do with math?”  In January, I began to seriously explore the idea of living math.  This week, I hope to share some of the fun things I have learned!

How do I use living math?

My children use textbooks for math.  It’s a compromise made with the other parent.  Here’s how math works in our house:

• Monday-Thursday:  Textbook Lessons.  We follow the lesson plan:  1 Lesson per day.  Currently we are using Teaching Textbooks, Singapore Math & Saxon Math.  Each program meets the particular learning needs of each child.
• Monday-Thursday:  The girls are each given 15-30 minutes of media/game math time to reinforce their math skills.  I will cover this later in the week).
• Friday:  Living Math day.  We use this day to learn math together as a family.  This can mean something as simple as making cookies to exploring pi and recreating it in nature.  The idea is to help my kids make the connection between math and the world around them.

Are you interested in learning more?

My favorite resources for learning about Living Math are:

• Living Math
• Jimmie’s Lens on Charlotte Mason Math
• Children’s Math Library (we are working through this list!)

I will be sharing more this week about making math alive for your children.

Here’s the upcoming schedule:

• Tuesday:  Living Math for the Elementary Learner (K-5)
• Wednesday:  Living Math for the Older Learner (6-12)
• Thursday:  Using Living Books to teach Math (Focus on Elementary)
• Friday:  The Wild and Wacky World of Math (Weird Math concepts)

I am really excited to share our adventures with you!

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Today was my sissy’s first mother’s Day.  She hung out at our house while her husband built my chicken coop.  My husband put together my gift: a new grill.  It’s been 8 months since our grill was destroyed in a freak fire…I have missed my grill.

Our family is all working on learning about changing our eating habits. We had lots of fruit & veggies.  Luckily between my adopted sister and I we have four very capable girls who can help.

Last year on Mother’s Day we learned that Monkey Boy would be making his arrival into our family.  Today it was fun to have him here!  I’m biased…but I think I have a pretty cute nephew!

Spring time means bringing out our patio furniture.  I managed to fix the table that had been broken for over 2 years.  YA ME! 

Hubby had a tee time…so we made him cook first.  He loves the new grill too!  You can see the old one in the back…it needs to leave our yard now.

YUMMY!  Turkey hot dogs, barbecue chicken (from the chickens we raised and butchered with our friends yesterday), and hamburger.  The chicken was good…a little tough, but I’m told it’s because the birds were free-range to an extent.   It was so good to have a barbecue hamburger again.  Now, I can’t wait until the grill is good and seasoned!

Even Tucker enjoyed the day…he managed to get a nibble or two of the feast.

It was a good day, I am blessed. 

My Brother-in-law is amazing at designing & creating things for me whenever I get a wild idea…like raising chickens.  So, today he arrived with wood, my sister and baby nephew in tow.  The girls went shopping (I have a new grill!!!) and the boys stayed to build.  This is what it looked like early afternoon.

The coop is 4×6 and the posts are cemented into the ground.  It will be finished with lap siding and shingled roof to match our house.  Our house will be painted this summer and the coop will be painted at the same time.

The front will have a door & window.  To the left will be two or three nest boxes.  The door for them to go outside will be to the right.  We will leave underneath open for them to hide under.  The entire run will be enclosed with hardware cloth.

View of the chicken area from my back patio.  We chose to keep the lilac in the corner.  I’m hoping eventually it will grow tall enough to tower over the coop…or at least enough to help keep the smell of chickens down!

Framing in the window.  We decided to put a sliding window with a screen.  There will also be a vent in the roof.

My stepdad helping to place the window.  This is basically how it looks at the end of today.  Tuesday we will be finishing up the side boards and hopefully get the run framed.  It’s ok, because the babies can’t go out yet.

It’s going to be a fun summer!

My children’s favorite song to sing on top of their lungs when they were little munchkins:

The B-I-B-L-E
Yes, that’s the book for me
I stand alone on the Word of God
The B-I-B-L-E

Now we don’t just sing about this book, we read it and try to understand it.  Our family tends to shy away from pre-written Bible curriculum.  We prefer to let the Word of God speak.

When the opportunity to review the Judah Bible Curriculum arose, I decided that it would be a great opportunity despite the ability to understand just what it was about from their website.

After about 4 weeks, here’s what we have discovered:

What is Judah Bible Curriculum (JBC)?

From their website:

• A Principle Approach curriculum for Bible class.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible.
• Build strong, Godly character in your children.
• Study the Bible together.
• Study the hand of God in the lives of individuals and nations.
• For homeschool, Christian school, Sunday school.
• Teach your children living Biblical principles to guide their lives.
• Apply God’s word personally in every area of life.
• The Bible is the textbook.

When my husband and I reviewed the goals of this “curriculum” we were excited.  After all, how can you go wrong when the Bible is the textbook?

What is the Principle Approach?

“a philosophy of education whose content and methods are designed to build character in teacher and student capable of sustaining liberty.”

How to Implement

The first thing a parent/teacher needs to do is to listen to the included 8-set audio.

1. Education and Character/Curriculum Overview
2. How God Changes Nations
3. God’s Kingdom: Creation – Flood.
4. God’s Kingdom: Abraham – Malachi
5. God’s Kingdom: Matthew – Revelation
6. Methods: Weekly Themes, Notebooks, Key Sheets, Writing Exercises, Essay Testing
7. God’s Kingdom: Pentecost – Present
8. Studying the Life of Joseph

Many of my fellow crew members said the audios helped.  For me, it was not as helpful.  I learn better with audio-visual.

Read the manual.  This document includes not only the how-to implement but the why-to implement.  There are examples of note booking pages that may be used with JBC.

The Scope and Sequence covers the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelations.  The Bible is divided into 5 main themes:

• Creation
• The Plan of Redemption Begins
• Kingdom of Israel
• Kingdom of God
• Early Church

These 5 themes are studied from grades K-7 and then again grades 7-12.

To see the entire Scope & Sequence visit http://www.judahbible.com/jbc/scope.htm

Our family implemented this program by studying the Early Church theme.  Because this is NOT a lesson planned curriculum, we used the basic guideline of their outline to study the Bible on our own.

Our schedule:

• Monday:  Review this week’s theme & memory verse.
• Tuesday-Friday: We assigned bible reading for the day and the Boy completed a one-paragraph narration. Any questions that arose we covered.

My thoughts:  The curriculum is really a teacher training program so that the parent/teacher may teach the Bible.  I wish I would have known that before.  Luckily this was a review, because I would have been disappointed to invest my resources into a program without clear direction for implementation.

The principle behind this program is awesome.  This would REALLY be a great fit for a parent who loves to actually “teach” in the traditional sense.  I hope that the authors take some of the ideas from the Crew to heart.  They could make this a wonderful and  usable program.

Things I would suggest:

• Include blank notebook key sheets
• Include a purchase-only member forum for implementation and further questions
• Modernize the presentation of the program.  For the cost, it seems rather homemade.

It is a flexible program because there is no interpretation given for the parent to regurgitate to the student.  That was a great surprise for us.

Ultimately, I think I will spend the summer really learning and studying this program to see if we can give it a try again in the fall.

If you are looking for a Bible program that you can used with multiple levels and is BIBLE focused, this program may be a great fit for your family.

To purchase this program visit http://www.judahbible.com/.

$69.00, plus 5.00 p&h,
Total $74.00.
Allow 7 days for delivery.
You get:
1) Judah Bible Curriculum K-12 Manual;
2) Elementary Notebook Ideas booklet;
3) Eight-lecture Teacher Training Seminar on CDs.

NEW! For a 40% discount

Purchase Judah Bible Curriculum delivered online:

Total $44.00.
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You get:
1) Judah Bible Curriculum K-12 Manual, e-book format to download;
2) Elementary Notebook Ideas booklet to view online or download;
3) Eight-lecture Teacher Training Seminar. listen online or download.

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