Five in a Row is a curriculum I've happened upon in my research of possible homeschooling options. There are so many positive reviews. (check out www.homeschoolreviews.com) I like that it is a literature-based unit study guidebook with very little preparation and includes lots of hands-on activity and project ideas. The guide comes with a list of literature selections you can check out from your local library, and each work contains positive moral values reflecting Biblical principles. Interestingly enough Five in a Row is so named because you read the same book for 5 days in a row; however, each day focuses on a different subject area. A Christian character & Bible study supplement is also available. For the Starter Kit (3 volumes plus the Bible supplement), it runs just $125 (good for children in Pre-K through 3rd grade). From what I can deduce, each volume is equivalent to about a semester of study. Each volume can be purchased separately as well for $35 each. Additionally, there is the option of buying each literary work to have in your home library (individually or as a package deal). All of the Five in a Row materials can be found at www.rainbowresource.com. The FIAR curriculum can be used as a supplement to others or as one in and of itself. It is recommended that you purchase phonics and math programs to complete this curriculum when using it with older children. All-in-all I'm interested in finding out more about this curriculum.
Pros:
- inexpensive
- little planning/prep time required
- unit study approach
- includes Bible focus
- good for various ages
- literature based
- lots of possible activities
- not sure about reading the same book all week long!
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Just glancing at your blog and wanted say that I have this curriculum. It was the first one I ever bought. It is wonderful! I'm not sure about the depth of all the subjects; so, Math and other subjects may have to be supplemented. But, our girls have learned sooo much from these lessons! And, reading the book 5 times in a row isn't so bad. By the end of the week, they are usually reciting it or wanting to read it to the "class." You can also only read it 4 times if you do all your schooling in 4 days...just a thought! The cookbook is a great addition as well!
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