Core K 2009
2009 Core K Packages:
- Newcomer K (KFK)
- Core K packages with Readers K (KCKR5 and KCKR4)
- Core K packages with Readers 1 (KC1R5 and KC1R4)
- Core K packages with Readers 2 (KC2R5 and KC2R4)
NOTE: No 4-day History Package (KH4) for 2009
NOTE: No electives included in the Newcomer K pkg
NOTE: As of July 1st, Usborne Children's Encyclopedia (KH10) price increased significantly to $29.95. This also increases the History K package (KH5) price.
NOTE: As of January 2010, Usborne Children's Encyclopedia (KH10) now selling the smaller version (not mini). Price is $14.99 No content or pagination change.
Changes from 2008:
- Children's Encyclopedia changed to internet-linked version
- add I Heard Good News Today; delete Hero Tales, delete Granny Han's Breakfast
- IG format change
2009 Core K IG Errors:
- Week 1 - Bible assignment has a *1* beside it. Footnote shows that there should be a study guide, but there are no study guides for the Bible. (10.6.09)
- History Study Guide - pg 63 (Living Long Ago) states that Mexico is in Central America. This is not true as Mexico is part of North America. Note will be added to IG. (10.23.09)
Book defects, backorders, edition changes, etc.
- The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia removed (OOP) and replaced with The Usborne Internet-Linked Children's Encyclopedia
- Granny han's Breakfast removed for 2009
- Hero Tales removed for 2009
- I Heard Good News new for 2009
Egermier's Bible Contents (9.2.09)
- 43 pages of comprehension Q&A
- then a section of "Helpful Bible Information"
- How we got our Bible
- Books of the Bible ...
- description of the different OT sections (law, history, poetry, prophets, etc...)
- same with NT sections
Core K Timeline figures
Timeline Assignments for Children's Encyclopedia are incorrect on the schedule. pp. 126-127 - Middle Ages (ca. 476-1453) and pp. 142-143 - Industrial Revolution (ca. 1750-1850). They are correctly listed in the Study Guide. Correction posted on the curriculum updates page. (7.30.09)
Even though Granny Han and Hero Tales are no longer part of Core K, the timeline figures for these books are still included in the timeline packet. They are listed separately on the timeline schedule in the Core IG as figures that parents may use at their discretion. (3.13.09)
Some feedback on evolution in Children's Encyclopedia
- From Robert at SL
- Sonlight presents various perspectives on the age of the earth and evolution, while upholding God as Creator and Designer. Yes, as others have noted there are a variety of positions on these issues such as non-theistic evolution (naturalism), theistic evolution, young earth creationism, and old earth creationism.
- We try to offer balanced perspectives via our IG Notes, but are not specifically championing any particular approach to the age of the earth. As such, you will find books in our curricula that make mention of millions or billions of years, but you will also find books that mention a young earth and thousands of years. In either case we seek to balance these perspectives via our Notes and, of course, by leaving specifics to parents to discuss with their children.
- We are always eager to hear from customers and to improve our curricula on the basis of your suggestions and comments, so please do feel free to voice any concerns, provide comments, and offer suggestions.
- From Judy https://www.sonlight-forums.com/showpost.php?p=2987581&postcount=10
- What an awesome opportunity you had today ... to spend an hour reading the creation story and discussing with your children. You have planted a seed which you may now water every time this topic comes up. And speaking from personal experience ... I suspect you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how much discernment in this area your young children will develop.
Core K Tip Sheets Available (7.08)
What books are too much for sensitive children? 4.14.08