Could someone explain the diff. between Biblioplan and MFW, TOG??

[3browneyedboys4me]

I'm not sure I completely understand what Biblioplan is. I was looking at it the other day online and now I'm a bit confused. IS this similar to TOG and MFW? Or, is this completely different?

Thank for your guidance!:)

[3browneyedboys4me]

:)

[Donna A.]

I'm not sure about Biblioplan (I think it's just a list of books to be read in a certain order?), but if you do a board search, you'll find TONS of discussions on MFW vs. TOG.

[Tabrett]

Biblioplan is history only. It has read alouds, independent reading, time line, map work and writing prompts for k-12 in one guide. There are 4 guides, one for each time period. The guide would be used 3 times over you dc's entire k-12, just doing the correct readings for his age group. All of your family would be studying the same history topic at the same time. It does not teach any other subject. No books are included. you have to buy your own books.

TOG is similar to Biblioplan (4 guide to be used 3 times over k-12), but it teaches ALL subjects. It has teacher notes for the books to be read, so, you as a parent, don't have to read all the books.

MFW teaches all subjects. K, 1st and Adventures are for k-2nd grades (mainly, because of the emphasis on teaching reading). 3rd-8th grade can be used to teach multi age students. You can have a 2nd grader in the multi age curriculum if they have an older sibling to help. You would need to buy the appropriate LA and Math for each student. MFW has 9th and 10th grade History, Bible and LA all combined and is worth 3 credits. 11th and 12th grade will come out in the next 2 years (they are adding a grade a year and added 11th for the coming fall). Books are included.

[Donna A.]

TOG .... but it teaches ALL subjects. It has teacher notes for the books to be read, so, you as a parent, don't have to read all the books.

This is true of MFW, as well. And you do have to buy appropriate math and LA for TOG, just as you do with MFW. Except I don't think TOG includes science? I know my pastor's wife (who uses TOG) was searching for a science program last year. MFW includes science. MFW also teaches all *other* subjects, including language arts skills that are built into many of the history, science and Bible lessons a la Charlotte Mason.

You/the parent don't have to read all the books in MFW, either, particularly as the child gets older. Each year of MFW builds upon the previous year both in content and skill level. MFW's goal is to gradually teach independence to the student, adding more responsibility each year so that by high school, the student can work independently on all of it, with scheduled review times with mom or dad.

I also appreciate that the author/author's family have read or viewed every title in the program, including the 300-400 titles inside the TMs known as "Book Basket". Marie has asterisked some titles on that optional book list that she recommends for purchase if you're unable to use the library. She's also included notes to the parent for each title to help with sensitive issues. Knowing that ALL of those titles have been pre-screened, this makes my job in picking and choosing a LOT easier.

Marie also includes teacher notes for the week following each week's lesson plans, as well as a short supply list for the week. Then at the beginning of the TM are more extensive notes for the year, and a longer supply list of items that will be used over and over again (such as binders, poster board, etc.) These can all be obtained or readied at one time before the year starts, which makes weekly prep time little to none.

[Melissa in CA]

TOG is similar to Biblioplan (4 guide to be used 3 times over k-12), but it teaches ALL subjects. It has teacher notes for the books to be read, so, you as a parent, don't have to read all the books.


I feel the need to clarify that TOG does not teach ALL subjects. TOG is a history curriculum, but included within that history frame is...

History
History vocabulary
Historical people/places timeline work
Mapping (geography) corresponding with your dc's weekly history lesson
Worldview/Bible (Bible Y1, Worldview/Missionary Stories Y2-Y4)
History crafts/activities
Literature: both historical and classics
History Questions
Literature Worksheets
Writing assignments (all levels)
Government (high school RH level)
Philosophy (jr. high/high school D & RH levels)
Art study

There is probably more but that's all I can think of off-hand. :D TOG has lots to choose from, but one cannot do it ALL. You pick what is most important for your dc, and drop the rest. TOG does NOT include or schedule for you your Science, Math, Spelling, or English Grammar. I personally prefer it that way. We really like BJU's Science, Math and English. :)

[3browneyedboys4me]

I think I understand now. :) There's a lot out there to confuse a girl! :D

[Donna A.]

I think I understand now. :) There's a lot out there to confuse a girl! :D

Yep! Enough to make you go :willy_nilly:

[The Rogers Nine]

Not to sound ignorant (which I am), what do the acronyms stand for? (TOG, HOD etc.)

We're looking into the possibility of using MFW for the next academic school year for our 9th grade daughter, but are somewhat hesitant in doing so. We're lurking in the wings at the moment, observing what others have to say about using it as a h.s. curriculum.

[Melissa in CA]

Not to sound ignorant (which I am), what do the acronyms stand for? (TOG, HOD etc.)

We're looking into the possibility of using MFW for the next academic school year for our 9th grade daughter, but are somewhat hesitant in doing so. We're lurking in the wings at the moment, observing what others have to say about using it as a h.s. curriculum.

TOG= Tapestry of Grace
HOD= Heart of Dakota