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 Excellent! September 29, 2000
66 out of 70 found this review helpful
I am a home schooler with an eleven year old. I started homeschooling my child last year. I found, finding descent curriculums to be quite a challenge. I discovered the Core Knowledge series before the beginning of this school year. I purchased the fifth and sixth grade editions. However, when I went through the third grade edition I was amazed. I would like to see an average third grader, in these United States, that has the basis of what is in this book. Of course many people will find fault with it, as all people do. Whites will think it is minority favored, women will think it is male biased, and minorities will think it is lacking in their cultural history. Being a female of American Indian and multicultural background, I find the Core Knowledge series to be well rounded. I found the literature and history sections to be quite compelling. It is based on the literature that we grew up with. You might not agree with the choice of tales, but they are part of our historical background. I realize there are a number of people concerned with violence these days, I am one of those concerned...however the literature that we and our parents grew up with, is not the core of violence in the world. I loved the fact that the arts were included in the series. I believe that the lack of creative outlet, is one of the biggest downfalls in the educational system today. Children have no outlets. Music is being irradicated, along with the rest of the arts, yet here it is. Obviously someone else feels the arts have an important role in a balanced education. I also have a 23 year old and from what I have experienced over the years, our educational system is crumbling. I applaud the Core Knowledge series, I find it to be a wonderful addition to my child's homeschooling curriculum. It has reintroduced a well rounded education to our family. I do believe, that in order to receive the full benefits of the Core Knowledge series, you need to start at the beginning. Each year of the series has references to years prior. They are building blocks to education, isn't that a nice perspective for a change? I think so!
Excellant reference material. February 19, 1998
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
We are first year homeschoolers and found this book quite helpful in determining what we should be teaching our children and in what grade. These books are written so that the child can read them and are written in such a way as to hold their interest.
Great book, but lacks practice question sets. February 9, 2004
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
For our two children, we have been using Core Knowledge Curriculum Textbooks. They are great a supplement to the learning they get at their school. We like the systematic curriculum presented in Core Knowledge books. However, these books do not contain question sets to test the learning of the students. Fortunately, we found the following website that provides worksheets based on Core Knowledge curriculum: http://www.kwizNET.com
Please share if you know of any other resources related to Core Knowledge books. Thank you.
a book of enrichment October 26, 2006
Lucy Moore
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. I read many chapters for my son before bed. We both like them very much. They broaden his knowledge and enrich his mind like nothing else. My son's school does not provide this much content. We would have missed significant literature, history, and geography without it. The authors have done an important and nice job!
I do see the math section is too easy for 3rd graders nowadays. We use BeeStar online math instead. Its free weekly exercises are about right and very helpful. Overall, this is an outstanding book loaded with fine content. I highly recommend it.
Great resource for parents December 21, 2004
Luvbnmomof4
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book contains such a comprehensive overview that it is invaluable as resource for parents of public schooled children.
If you are not sure about what your children should be learning, buy this book. No book contains every aspect of education and it doesn't address how to tailor to individual learning styles or needs but it is very well rounded. My daughter uses it as pleasure reading at bedtime. Also, as a parent, you will be surprised what you've forgotten in a few areas. Highly recommend as a teaching at home resource.
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