Weaver Volume 1

I used the Weaver curriculum with my 3rd and 1st grade girls and continued into their 4th and 2nd grade years. Here are the things I really like about this material: First, I really like the approach of starting with the Bible and using that text as a jumping off place for other subjects. I prefer unit study approach for learning, and this is the best one I have seen. The material is very well organized and includes a broad scope of topics studied, from communication and language to studying plants, animals, families, Ancient cultures, and much more. Another thing I like about the Weaver Material is the flexibility it affords. The teacher and students can dive as deep as desired on a particular subject or just visit it briefly. My girls and I enjoyed learning together from various sources and participating in the hands-on projects suggested by the author. Some negative aspects of this curriculum include the teacher planning time necessary and the lack of explanation of the different topics. Each lesson is well-organized, but it is up to the teacher to find the information needed to learn about that subject. I used our local library or the internet for this. Also, I found that some basic information about topics less likely to be fully understood by the teacher would have been helpful. A few times I had to find and learn about the topic of study first before being able teach it to the kids. I recommend the "Day by Day" planning guide as it was a wonderful resource for organization.

In summary, it you enjoy unit studies, have a love for God's Word, and are willing to put in some time to gather resources for each lesson's study, I highly recommend this curriculum.