Comments on: Epi Kardia Curriculum

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:26:11 +0000

It does! Thank you so much. Just to make sure I have an understand of the Complete Program:) The Complete program has all the book lists, projects, and everything I would need to to do my schooling. The only thing I need to do, is create my own schedule and decide how to incorporate what is in the Complete Program into my daily schooling? I’m so sorry if I am making this waaaaay more complicated than need be:)

By: Diana Sullivan

Diana Sullivan — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:38:02 +0000

It really depends on what you want to get out of the purchase. The Lesson Plans are stand alone so you do NOT need to purchase the Complete program AND the Lesson Plans.

They give you a choice… you can do the complete program which has three years of curriculum in one; that is the complete program. It has its own 100+ page teaching manual and cd’s and such.

The “Lesson plans option” are a more broken down version of the complete program – outline and setup up for day by day “super structure”. It is sold separately, setup for EACH grade level. Ultimately is was designed for people who just started homeschooling and require the super structure.

The Whole Curriculum IS the most affordable, comprehensive and flexible of the two. I hope that helps.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:32:49 +0000

I happened upon this website, and am completely enthrolled by it!!! Then I did the pricing. It would be about $420 to get the Complete Program, the lesson plans, and the unit booklets. Is this curriculum just as effective with out the lesson plans? I’m just not sure the difference between the lesson plans, the Complete Program, and the unit booklets?? What exactly is in the Complete Program? Could I do with out the Lesson plans, if I feel confident enough to make my own?? Does the Complete Program have all the different projects, assignments, etc? I’m just so confused:) We are on a very tight budget, and I have been doing my own thing, but it’s so time consuming with my whole crew. Any thoughts and help would be greatly appreciated!!!

By: Diana Sullivan

Diana Sullivan — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:19:55 +0000

I found 90% of the books I needed at the library. We’d log on ahead of time, and reserve the books we would need so we’d have something when we got there. For books the library didn’t have, I would pick a title or ask the librarian for a book that was similar to that one. It worked really very well.

However, we have since moved to a very small town and our library here is tiny. They do not have 90% of the titles which I find I am replacing most of them. Although it is working for us, we would either need to budget for books or go with a different curriculum. I am not sure where we will land for our next year. HTH

By: MamaJ

MamaJ — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:52:12 +0000

I have completely fallen in love with this curriculum but I find it very expensive in the way of books. For each grade there are over 100 books and yes many are reused but even at 2 or 3 dollars each you would still spend 250.00 pr more not including the teaching manual and lesson plans. I was wondering what websites you find free books at. I really want thiS curriculum and would love some resources to make it more cost effective. Thank you so much for your post

By: Diana S

Diana S — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:32:08 +0000

What are the ages of your children? I am using it for both my 1st grader and my preschooler but if there is a very large jump in ages, it might be a bit hard to use for the whole family. You would need to take time to "age it up or down" to work with the grade you are working on. .-= Diana S´s last blog ..new beginnings =-.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:49:55 +0000

I have been grueling over curriculum tonight. Was excited about My Father’s World and was ready to purchase, until I saw how costly it was! I then looked at Heart of Dakota…too many words! Then I happened upon Epi Kardia’s website and loved that it was cost affective, Charlotte Mason, could get the books separately, and that it seems easy to follow and with a variety of ideas to work with.

I have 5 children…4 school age. A starting Kinder. Can this curriculum work with the WHOLE famliy doing it together?…like MFW does?

Would love to know.

THANK YOU for sharing this with us!

By: Cindy K.

Cindy K. — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:23:32 +0000

How hard would it be to use this in a secular environment? We are not evangelical Christians, but we do like Charlotte Mason. I guess if we wanted to modify it much to remove the Biblical connections, we would be better off getting the Complete Curriculum instead of the Lesson Plans? .-= Cindy K.´s last blog ..Reading Assessment Results are In! =-.

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By: Dana Wilson

Dana Wilson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:23:31 +0000

I knew this review was ‘in the works’ at the Curriculum Choice but didn’t know when it was published! Thank you for the marvelous review, Diana. I’m thrilled to read that Epi Kardia is working so well for your family! As well, thanks for your kind remarks about our blog, Jimmie! I so appreciate your frequent comments.

Thanks again!

By: TulipGirl

TulipGirl — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:27:54 +0000

Over a decade ago, I attended church with one of the authors of Epi Kardia. Elizabeth is an amazing woman, steeped in the Word, and has a real understanding of both how children learn and how to teach in a homeschool setting. While I haven’t seen the curriculum which she has developed, I have seen her teach both her children and others h/s children — and know that anything she has written is top quality.

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:19:51 +0000

Epi Kardia also has a fabulous blog with many good articles. I am a fan of it. I'm glad there are more CM styled, literature based choices out there! .-= Jimmie´s last blog ..Flexibility in Homeschool Curriculum =-.

By: Diana S

Diana S — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:44:08 +0000

I’m glad I was able to surprise you! LOL it really is a fabulous curriculum
.-= Diana S´s last blog ..new homeschool freebie resources =-.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:07:42 +0000

I’ve never heard of this before – and I’m a self-proclaimed curriculum junkie! Thanks for the review. I’ll be looking into Epi Kardia for sure.
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..The Charlotte Mason Carnival Goes on a Woodland Walk =-.