- Rod and Staff
Rod and Staff curriculum is produced by Rod and Staff Publishers in Kentucky, USA. Rod and Staff are a Mennonite publishing house and are thus committed to their particular doctrinal stance which includes a strong emphasis on the family.
They have a strong commitment to sound, biblical educational practice and their materials have a delightful spirit of godliness throughout. Most books are hard covered and will last for many years, representing excellent value for money. Their teacher manuals are very helpful and are fairly priced. The emphasis on diligence and learning results in materials not necessarily attractive to many children. As an example their reading materials do not feature lots of coloured pictures as they prefer children to develop their own imaginations.
Their materials are particularly useful for children who have been struggling at school, who need material which is written in a logical manner and is not visually overwhelming. The Building Christian English grammar series is excellent and Grades 5–8 of the series are particularly good for preparing students for tertiary level essay writing.
The aim for the curriculum has been to lay a very sound foundation in the basics by the end of Grade 10. The academic standard is high and there are plenty of exercises provided for the student.
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