Review of Download N Go "Whale Tales"

Download N Go "Whale Tales" is a well organized unit study that I found to be enjoyable and engaging. The objective is to put together a lap-book during the week about the topic of study. A comprehensive suggested-reading list is provided, along with links to help the parent find the books. There are also multiple links to help familiarize the parent with the concept of lap-booking.

The study itself was most impressive, making use of multiple forms of media, such as video and links to educational sources which help the child answer questions. The study also includes Bible stories involving the topic -- in this case, Jonah and the Whale – and lessons on creation.

The art activities, interactive media, and comprehension questions are varied in their order to keep the lesson engaging. Each day ends with a fun activity and vocabulary words.

This curriculum is targeted for 4th grade and younger. We have been homeschooling for nine years, and my youngest is in 6th grade, so I was asked to evaluate it from the perspective of teaching an older child. I feel that they got this about right as to the ages they're targeting. While the concept behind this curriculum would work very well with older children, 5th grade and up, the content in this particular lesson is most certainly geared toward the younger ages.

I would definitely recommend this to parents with children in the 4th grade and younger. Not only will the child enjoy learning, the organization and ease of flow will relieve much stress from the parent. I think this would be a great blessing in homes with multiple children close in age.

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