Is Biblioplan worth the money?

[AudreyTN]

It really looks to me like it's just lesson plans. I'm considering using Ancients next year. I am going to use SOTW v1 and I plan to integrate Biblical history.

So, is it worth the $30?

[apond]

you want the book list and scheduling and don't need discussion questions written out for you. It gives you the book lists and a scheduling for doing history 3 days a week. We did Middle ages last year and it was great. The schedule includes History reading from a spine and coordinating historical fiction read aloud and then an independent reading book for you child this has 3 or 4 options based on your child's reading level. It does not include dicusion questions or activites. They encourage you to use a timeline and to do narration. This one scheduling does include elementary and middle school scheduling all on one page and if you have a high schooler you would need to buy the supplement. So it is nice if you have multiple ages of children. I If you don't like a schedule and just want the book list then no it is not worth it.

Annmarie

[KIN]

I love Biblioplan for the schedule, but most of all for the book list! My oldest son is a reader and he devours everything he gets his hands on. Biblioplan gives me age appropriate, great books. I buy most of the books as they will be used 4 times.

[angela&4boys]

I definitely think it's worth the money.

What I love:


clear, simple format
Bible schedule ~ I appreciate that they schedule both the Bible as well as Victor Journey Through the Bible.
multi-age levels ~ However, this aspect may not be appealing for you now since both of your oldest are grammar stage.
literature suggestions ~ I love the annotated book list with titles that are pre-screened. My boys have enjoyed nearly all of them and I like not having to search out titles for their reading assignments. Additionally, I've found almost all at the local library with the exception of some Christian titles.
writing prompts ~ We normally do a narration notebook page each week, but these are a nice option if they draw a blank.
Mystery of History schedule ~ This is really nice if there isn't a SOTW read for the week or if you want to expand upon a topic.
timeline suggestions ~ We have used theirs this year and I love not having to hunt down figures or pics on my own.
maps ~ We also purchased their set and the boys and I both really like them.
Warmly,

[JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst]

Biblioplan is basically a scheduled multi-year reading list. For folks who don't want to write or plan their own curriculum I think its a great product. It is also very easy to add in any books you want to use that are not on the list. Unlike TOG or SOTW activity guides there are not any evaluations included, writing and mapping suggestions are there but not planned, nor are there any craft projects. I have used it in conjuction with SOTW AG and find they fit nicely together. For those who like to tweak a curriculum it is a great jumping off point. If you purchase the electronic copy there really isn't that much printing-one page per week of reading lists and then however much you want to print of the book lists (of which there is a title only summary that runs one or two pages).