What Families are Saying About Five in a Row
Over 100,000 families have used and loved Five in a Row. Second generation “rowers” are now starting to share their favorite Five in a Row memories with their own children as they embark on the exciting journey of learning together! And those new to homeschooling or Five in a Row are discovering the joy and excitement that inspired learning through great books can add to each day! The testimonials that we’ve received over the years prove that Five in a Row is more than enough academically and that it builds a solid foundation and a lifelong love of learning. Please join us on FB @Fiveinarow on the Official Group Page if you have any questions. The veteran FIAR moms and the FIAR staff are always available and happy to help you get started with Five in a Row.
My girls are grown, but now I use Five in a Row books as part of my library curriculum. I will forever be thankful to Five in a Row for introducing me to great children’s literature!
- Dawn McCready Pilcher
A shout out to Jane and Steve Lambert… My son moved into his room at college yesterday, while we were hugging, crying, and saying goodbye I told him it had been a wonderful 18 years and that I loved him very much. He replied, “I love you, thank you for homeschooling me, and thank you for Five In A Row.”
- Sydney Traver Harrington
So many new Five in a Row moms ask, “Is this enough?
Can a curriculum so gentle prepare my kids?”
I’m going to tell you… when I had little ones, I wondered. I worried, too, about the child of mine with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I knew he learned best audibly and hands-on, so I pressed on. Even when he was moving into high school, we did unit studies to combine literature and history. I read aloud, used hundreds of audio books, and just pushed forward with with him. Now, he’s 21, in college getting a double major in communications and French. Yes… the boy who can’t spell in English is fluent in French. And this week, was made editor-in-chief of the University student publication. Plus, started an internship with the Alabama Political Reporter and has published two stories.
My child who used to beg me to tell him the “secret” to reading … because he wanted to read so badly, yet couldn’t. My boy who has a huge vocabulary, but can’t spell without assistive technology … that boy is a writer and is in love with language.
So, know it’s enough. It really is more than enough to surround your children with dynamic word pictures and lovely phrases, to build their vocabularies with great stories, and to teach them gently.
This is my mom brag and my releasing all that worry from years ago. He’s on his way.
- Esther Glenn