pamela722 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hello, I'm new here and new to home educating my children. Their last day of school is 27 March. I have most of my curriculum in place except language arts and all that comes under it. My son is 9 and currently in year 5 but would be looking at 6th grade since I can wing it until then. He is an above average reader and good in other subjects. Very creative but needs structure. I would need something that would allow him to make sure he grasps the concepts before moving on. I don't mind if it's self directed or not. My daughter is 6 and in year 1, she is easy going and follows along with anything new. She is on target for everything and has really just started to enjoy reading but is advancing quickly now. I'm looking for Reading, Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing. I think that is what I need. I could really use some guidance. I feel lost with our English, there is so much out there. I know not all programs are a one size fits all but somewhere to start would be great. I have a budget for this month of £100 (apx. $150) and gram has gifted $40 to them. I'd appreciate any help and I know this has probably been asked so many times but like I said, I just feel so lost. Thank you in advance x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 If you are in the UK, have you looked at materials from Galore Park? They are very well regarded, and cover all subjects. It might also be easy to transition to that from public school rather than something that's totally different in style. https://www.galorepark.co.uk/English#&pid=4&c=&se=&limit=false&type=0 They seem to be promoting test-prep workbooks, but I would look at their "So You Really Want to Learn English" and "Junior English" products as that is what most people seem to use for homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think it so depends on your goals. Also things like if you have a decent library. If you don't, I'd put most of it toward real books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Good questions to ask before "what to buy" are What do I want my kids to know and be able to do?; What do I need to know in order to teach them well? I read books like Caffy Duffy's guide on homeschooling, The Well Trained Mind, and I glanced at some Charlotte Mason books before I bought anything. I chose curriculums that were "scripted,"-- like First Language Lessons and All About Spelling, or others that gave me, the teacher, good, specific instruction so that I could be an effective teacher of my children --Handwriting Without Tears and Math-U-See. All that instruction for me has paid off in the long run as I teach my kids. I hope you have a good library so you can check out some books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Galore Park if you are in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Agreeing with the others that Galore Park is a good place to start - it is all you will need at the beginning, and maybe all you will ever need. I used Junior English 1-3 and SY English 1-3, so do let me know if you have any questions. Both my boys transitioned to (UK) private school with not problems after using GP (one at age 10, the other at age 13). Just a caveat: GP starts from age 7, so I would have a good look to see if Junior English 1 is a good fit or too much of a push for your youngest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I would look at Writing and Rhetoric for your older child from Classical Academic Press. We have been enjoying it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We enjoy CLE Reading and Language Arts. Those two together cover everything without needing what can feel like a dozen programs :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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