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Posted: June 16 2008 at 11:47am | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
I am considering this for K. I already have Catholic Mosaic and Christmas Mosaic. I have most of the picture books that go with the program I think.

Does anyone have any views - like it or not?

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 11:56am | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Marilyn:
There is a thread from a couple years ago.

I check out Peak with Books from our library a couple times a year. I like it, as it has lots of little ideas/projects that seem quite doable to me. I haven't purchased it only b/c I can keep it from the library about half the year.

FIAR has less books , but MORE about each book.
Peak has more books, less about each book.

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 2:41pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik
Marilyn,

It is well worth the money. I agree with Suzanne--it has a wonderful book list with good ideas/activities. I actually like the brevity of suggestions for each book--I sometimes get overwhelmed with too many choices. I have used it off and on with my youngers and plan on using it this fall once again.




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Posted: June 16 2008 at 6:36pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Marilyn:
Have you seen it already?

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Posted: June 16 2008 at 6:45pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Thanks Suzanne and Jennifer. My library does not have it - unfortunately as it is generally a great resource and I get so much from it. I have not seen it - but I am going to try and look at sample pages on Amazon or google.

I used BFIAR and could probably borrow FIAR from a friend - but I like the sound of PWB.

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MarilynW wrote:
Thanks Suzanne and Jennifer. My library does not have it - unfortunately as it is generally a great resource and I get so much from it. I have not seen it - but I am going to try and look at sample pages on Amazon or google.

I used BFIAR and could probably borrow FIAR from a friend - but I like the sound of PWB.


Marilyn, I have both Peak and FIAR (older version). When we get together (is this motivation enough) I can let you look them over. I like them both, although I would never do all the activities suggested. As I was saying here I tend to just let the book speak for itself.

Peak I like the suggested themes, related book suggestions, some pondering questions you can bring in. FIAR has fewer books, and easier ideas to just apply during the readings. I like them both as background reading for mom, but I don't think I'll be using them much more than that.

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Posted: Dec 30 2008 at 1:32am | IP Logged Quote Erin
I have any opportunity to buy the 3rd edition, can anyone tell me if there are substantial differences regards which edition?

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