Teaching Company or Diana Waring CDs for 8th grade?

[Shelly in MD]

To enhance (translation -- to allow someone other than me to give audio material so I don't have to deal with the CONSTANT interruptions from a 2yo) our world history overview, I think my 8th grade dd would enjoy listening to some of the material on her own next year.

For that age, does anyone have an opinion on Teaching Company's Brief World History vs. Diana Warings CDs?

Thank you!

Shelly

[Ali in OR]

I have to admit I've never seen or heard any Diana Waring materials, but just want to say I love everything that I have seen and heard from the Teaching Co. That does not include the course you mention, but does include the Vikings, History of the U.S., Luther: Gospel, Law, and Reformation, the World History one with the high school teacher who dresses up in costumes (can't remember the name but it includes Fertile Crescent!), and How to Understand and Listen to Great Music. We are fortunate that our library carries some titles, but we (my dh and I) have learned so much that we have started investing in a few that our library doesn't have. I would not hesitate to include Teaching Co. courses, and I expect my dd to be able to learn from them by the time she's in 8th grade. Even now in 2nd grade she will watch for a few minutes. But keep in mind that the target audience is adults and that may not be a good fit for some kids.

[Sue G in PA]

2 if I could! Diana's material is terrific, she is a great story-teller (she does like to laugh at her own jokes, though!) and the woman sure knows her history! The way she is able to incorporate biblical history w/ secular history (not that you can really separate them, but people try!) is truly a gift. I've personally learned more from listening to her CD's than I ever did in school. 2 thumbs up for Diana!

[Susie in MS]

I don't know anything about the TC vids. I do have and LOVE Diana Waring's cds. She is very enthusiastic in her presentations. Her target audience is the children, but they are not babyish.