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"I very much enjoyed the historical fiction books. They helped in making the history more real and come alive for my kids. The Reader's Digest N. American Wildlife is a great quick resource. I enjoyed watching my kids draw pictures from it. The work for the kids was just about right. It wasn't too much or too little. My son is not crazy about drawing. But, I have to say, his drawing seemed to get better and better each time. My daughter liked the drawing and we all enjoyed reading the historical fiction stories. My son is pretty independent with his school work and by using Paths of Exploration, it allowed us the opportunity to come together with the reading time, discussion, etc. which is something I really enjoyed." - M. Lindsey
"My son is really getting into drawing the animals/plants from the Wildlife guide, is using colored pencils and starting to detail things. His confidence is starting to grow...I'm so happy because I can't draw a straight line!
"Here's a fun story. One school day I couldn't find Surviving Jamestown on the bookshelf. When I asked the children to help me find it, my daughter ran to her room and retrieved the book. After apologizing, she said she wanted to know what happened in the next chapter and ended up reading the entire book! Now, how could I be upset with that? "
"When we received our resource books for the program, we were a bit intimidated by the thickness of some of the books. In fact, the kids said "Whoa Mom, what have you gotten us into now! It is amazing how I have found my son, more than once, reading the North American Wildlife Guide 'just for fun'. Thanks for the 'intimidation.'" - R. Nelson
"Dr. Beechick's principles are the basis for this curriculum. During its creation, I had the privilege of consulting with her. Teaching in a natural manner is important to her and we reflected her values by incorporating language skills and history as a unified part of the everyday routines. Thank you, Dr. Beechick." - Author, Debbie Strayer
"Oh my goodness yes it arrived!! We have already started this week and are really having fun with it. It's all I can do to keep the children from reading everything out of sequence. The only complaint I've had so far is the reading selections from day to day are just too short! They want more...didn't expect that with Columbus...thought I'd get it later with Squanto or Lewis & Clark for sure. Thank you for the quick service and for another wonderful curriculum selection! You have certainly blessed this family with your talent and insight." Deanna
"We have enjoyed Paths of Exploration and are just finishing
Lewis and Clark. We have enjoyed looking back at all the
wonderful material completed. Their improvement in writing
and drawing have really stood out. I have also liked the
critical think elements such as "reflective thinking." We
have used [curriculum X] in the past and love literature based
material but this curriculum has really eased our load
without compromise. In fact, since it is more user friendly
I find we are completing more material. Thanks for having
my kids and me in mind when you designed Paths of
Exploration. We are already looking forward to Paths of
Settlement." Vicky
"I ordered Trail Guide to Learning this past Tuesday and received it a mere two days later! Wow! Kudos to your customer service department! I am so happy with the curriculum thus far. It is extremely well-laid out and very easy to implement. I have [curriculum X] I've tried to use [curriculum Y] and ended up selling them after a few weeks. You have brought together the best elements of all of those and then some and put it together in a way that makes sense and is easy to use. The Handbook of Nature Study has been sitting on my bookshelf for years but I could never really incorporate it into the curriculum we were using, but now, with Trail Guide, I can! I know people will want to tweak and add things, especially grammar, but I'm with Dr Beechick and plan to wait until high school for formal grammar instruction. I also love the teaching notes. They provide handholding without being scripted. They help me to understand what my children should be taking away from each lesson and provide opportunities for discussion. Your curriculum is an answer to my prayers. Thank you!" Ann
"Paths of Exploration has restored my joy and confidence in our homeschooling. My children have not only enjoyed school more but they have grown tremendously in their ability to think through and communicate ideas with clarity and depth. We have many thrilling stories of triumph that started in struggles as my children were challenged beyond their natural abilities to discuss, to write, to draw or present their work. I am eternally grateful for how my own views of what learning really is have been transformed so that we can be free to love learning together." Elyce
"I have been using Paths of Exploration this past school year and I am very happy with it. I am looking forward to Paths of Settlement. I am wondering if a list is available for the books that will be used so I can begin planning and preparing. Thanks so much for any information you might have and thank you for this wonderful, innovative curriculum!" Amy
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Paths of Exploration Complete Package
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| Grade Level - 3rd - 5th
Teach all students in 3rd-5th grades with this complete package. Remember that you can also adapt this curriculum for your 2nd and 6th graders by following the guidelines provided in the instructions. Sixth graders will complete any number of enrichment activities provided each week which make use of a variety of other materials available from the library or online.
Save over $60 when you pre-order the complete Paths of Exploration package.
The following items are included in the Complete Package:
• 2 Volume Set of Paths of Exploration Curriculum with Student Resources CD-ROM
• Meet Christopher Columbus
• Christopher Columbus
• Stories of the Pilgrims (2nd edition)
• Stories of the Pilgrims Answer Key
• Squanto, Friend to the Pilgrims
• A Lion to Guard Us
• Surviving Jamestown
• 5" RealEarth GlobeMap
• Daniel Boone Frontiersman
• Daniel Boone, Young Hunter and Tracker
• Munford Meets Lewis and Clark
• Seaman
• Trouble for Lucy
• Johnny Appleseed
• 1911 Boy Scout Handbook
• United States History Atlas
• Lewis and Clark Hands On
• Going West!
• Handbook of Nature Study
• North American Wildlife Guide
• Profiles from History
• Eat Your Way Around the World
• Intermediate World Atlas
• Large USA and World Outline Map
• Assessments CD-ROM
(Assessments CD-ROM: Coupled with daily observations and interactive discussions and games this disk provides ample material upon which to base an accurate evaluation of student progress. Answer keys included.)
The total retail value of this discounted bundle is over $420.
Paths of Settlement is the second step on the Trail Guide to Learning. Key events studied include the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, the war of 1812, the Civil War, and Westward Expansion. Learn about the accomplishments of great Americans such as George Washington and Patrick Henry who built upon the trial blazed by brave explorers. Their actions teach us the principles of freedom and citizenship—founding and expanding our country, strengthening us in times of war and binding us together in times of struggle. This full one-year course is targeted for grades 4-6, but the lessons can be easily adapted for 3rd and 7th grades as well.
This bundle comes complete with the required resources necessary to complete the entire year. Pre-order special! Take ten dollars off the full retail price of $435.00 by ordering now. This complete package will ship with everything listed below and Volume 1 of the curriculum. You will receive printed sheets from Profiles From History. Volume 2 of the curriculum and Profiles From History is on schedule to ship in October. Save over 90 dollars by purchasing the complete bundle!
The following items are included in the complete package:
•The Courage of Sarah Noble
•Matchlock Gun
•Ambush in the Wilderness
•Abigail Adams
•Munford: The American Revolution
•Guns for General Washington
•George Washington
•The Cabin Faced West
•Justin Morgan Had a Horse
•Francis Scott Key
•The Eve of Revolution
•Drive Through History, America
•Robert E. Lee
•Abraham Lincoln
•Clara Barton
•Laura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer
•Janie's Freedom
•Samuel F. Smith
•Munford: The Klondike Gold Rush
•Theodore Roosevelt
•Yankee Blue or Revel Grey
•Cowboys
•DK Pocket Weather
•DK Pocket Rocks and Minerals
•Klutz Watercolor Book
•Wee Sing CD/Book
•U.S. History Atlas
•Children's Illustrated Atlas
•Eat Your Way Through the USA
•Profiles from History: Volume 2
•Rock Study Kit
•U.S. President Flash Cards
•U.S. Placemap
•Large Outline Map of the U.S.
•Mark-It Timeline of History
•USA Activity CD
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