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I would like to know if anybody does Mater Amibilis and if this is doable with a big family. I am looking into this option along with Unit studies but i really like the fact that the curriculum is thorough.
Do you tweek it for your family and how?
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I am NO pro, but I just started using MA but it's mixed with AO. I like both selections of literature, so I give the older girls (actually my ONLY 2 girls) their pick and my older 2 boys theirs.
Lang Arts- PLL, ILL, LM- starting soon
As far as history, I pretty much use AO as a guideline, but I mix in MA's antient history.
Science- Real science for kids (we haven't started it yet, we're finishing up Apologia.)
Geographpy- again, mixing them both MA & AO up plus my own.
IMO something either here or there is gonna need to be tweaked. Sometimes it can be fun and other times it's a bit of a chore, but in the long run it always seems to be worth it.
Am I missing anything?
Oh, and yes, I believe it's doable for a big family. I've got 7.
I hope I helped rather than confused you. 
Good luck and God Bless!
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That does help I am just a little  what does AO mean? Along with PLL, ILL, LM? Thanks.
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Sorry
AO= Ambleside Online Another free online CM curriculum. (Charlotte Mason)
PLL= Primary Language Lessons
ILL= Intermediate Language Lessons
LM= Lingua Mater
Let me know if you need anymore help and I'll do the best I can.
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Thank you so much for clarifying that for me I am really interested in Hillside Language for my soon to be 7 th grader. Thank you so much for all the links.
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What year is pll and Ill good for?
I am also wondering about LM is this good for 7th grade?
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PLL 2nd-3rd (currently using and ENJOYING!)
ILL 4th-6th (currently using and ENJOYING!)
LM 6th-7th
I'm gonna use LM mid 6th and go from there. If we work through it in 8th grade I'm not worried, some moms here (I've read) have ued it for 8th.
Lang Arts isn't my strong area so I'm not planning on rushing it, but I don't plan on holding my DC back because of me.
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Thanks you so much for helping me out with this I am in need of all the tips I can get I just dont have too much time and sit and go through all the curriculum choices each method has. I am interested to in the Literature part of MA. I also checked out AO and they have a lot of good resources to fall back onto. I just hope I can pull it off I have a bit nervous but how bad can I mess if I keep asking questions.
I love this forum its like no other, all you ladies have been so wonderful and kind
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