Mrs. B Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 CLE LA for grammar, writing, spelling MEP for math McGuffey 2nd reader for reading Galloping the Globe for geography/social studies Story of the Orchestra for music CHOW read aloud for history Fun with Nature and More Fun with Nature books for science Art and PE?????? winging it Classic read alouds like Trumpet of the Swan, Heidi, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Black Beauty for literature Favorite Poems Old and New selections for read alouds and memory work for poetry Ergemeier's Bible Storybook for Bible See It and Say it in Spanish and beginning piano if we can work those in without stress will pare down and rotate all non 3R subjects as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickjul Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 DH just got hit with a lay-off, so for now at least, I'm planning to work mostly from what we have on the shelves and what we can get from the library. Math: A mix of Beast Academy 3A-B, Primary Mathematics 3A, Challenging Word Problems 3, and Primary Grade Challenge Math Grammar: Primary Language Lessons; Words are Categorial series; Word Fun; Spectrum Language 2 & Evan-Moor Language Fundamentals 2 as needed for practice Spelling: Scholastic Spelling 2 Handwriting: New American Cursive I Reading: MCP Phonics C; Harcourt Trophies Grade 4; Great Illustrated Classics Science: Fun With Nature; More Fun With Nature; Nature in a Nutshell History: Story of the World 2; Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammarGirl Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Math, CLE 200 LA, CLE 200 Reading, Open Court and CLE anthologies and short novels Science, CKE Earth and Space along with Let's Read and Find Out books History, SOTW 2 w/ activity book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallingjan Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 got a link for that?!Here it is. We've actually started this and everyone is loving it. I can be as simple or enthusiastic as the week dictates. https://wateronthefloor.wordpress.com/free-curriculum/magic-school-bus-science/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlcc Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Bible: Egermeier's Story Bible (2nd half), plus daily scripture reading with family Math: Singapore 2, Life of Fred (currently using Butterfly), Verbal Math Lesson for review Science: living books such as Berger titles, One Small Square series, Pagoo, Great Dinosaur Mystery..., Life in the Great Ice Age, possibly Memoria Press Supplemental Science recommendations History: listening in on MOH Volume 3 (audio), First History of Canada (Barclay), History Stories for Children, various picture books Foreign Language: begin Hey Andrew! Greek! - Level 1 or 2 English: McGuffey's Speller, McGuffey's 2nd Reader, possibly English Lessons through Literature - Level 2 Literature: My Book House, Grandma's Attic series, Goops, Understood Betsy, Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, Just So Stories Shakespeare: Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Geography: CM's Elementary Geography, Paddle-to-the-Sea Poetry: Poetry for Young People (Carroll), Sing Song I'm not sure if she'll listen in on our Morning Time or not. Maybe a few things, such as theology, artist study, nature study, and poetry. I'm intimidated to go read through this thread. I think I'm content with my plans, but ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I read (well, skim, tbh) through this thread (and the other planning threads) and start twitching and hyperventillating. *breathes into paper bag* I just need to stop. :tongue_smilie: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happygrl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm looking at writing for my rising-2nd grader. He really enjoys dictating stories for me to write. So far we've just done it whenever he has a story he wants to tell me. But I'm wondering if I should start harnessing that in a more formal way next year. His storytelling far exceeds his ability to write (both spelling & the actual writing of it) and I expect it'll take a couple more years before they even come close to lining up. So...thinking here. Do I try to find some kind of curriculum? Make it a point to try to have him dictate to me more regularly? I want to really encourage him with his stories and I don't want it to become a subject to dread. So I'm hesitant to do anything too formal, like restricting him to certain topics, etc. We are doing FLL2 & WWE1 next year, so I have that area covered. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Tricia have you thought of using a typing program to make the writing easier? Or maybe have him dictate a short bit, you write it and he copies after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahM Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm looking at writing for my rising-2nd grader. He really enjoys dictating stories for me to write. So far we've just done it whenever he has a story he wants to tell me. But I'm wondering if I should start harnessing that in a more formal way next year. His storytelling far exceeds his ability to write (both spelling & the actual writing of it) and I expect it'll take a couple more years before they even come close to lining up. So...thinking here. Do I try to find some kind of curriculum? Make it a point to try to have him dictate to me more regularly? I want to really encourage him with his stories and I don't want it to become a subject to dread. So I'm hesitant to do anything too formal, like restricting him to certain topics, etc. We are doing FLL2 & WWE1 next year, so I have that area covered. Any thoughts? Bravewriter's Jot it Down might be a good informal addition to add if you want to do some creative "writing" for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT7673 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Bible: Long Story Short and reviewing Sunday School Lessons Reading: 30-60 min of required reading a day and 4 genres covered by Drawn into the Heart of Reading Grammar, Writing, Picture Study, Poetry: Finish ELTL 1 and begin 2 Handwriting: Getty Dubay C Spelling: All About Spelling 2 Math: Math U See Gamma History: Ancients with a variety of pieced together resources Science: Finishing Science in the Beginning and beginning Science in the Ancient World by Jay Wile Art: Various Usborne Art Books Music: Beethoven using Confessions of a Homeschooler and Simply Charlotte Mason resources Guitar Lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I am so done with the shopping too, SRGS. current plans: Math: Saxon 2 Reading: Don't laugh, it's paid for and it works for our family. He can read anything he wants to and most things I don't want him to but he needs to work on his stamina. LA: LLATL (older editions), either yellow or red depending on where he is when he finishes level one of Shurley Handwriting: HWT for printing, plan on introducing cursive after winter break. He wants to learn Spencerian and has plenty of time to convince me. History: Greenleaf Egypt (secularized) + YouTube documentaries + Ancient Egypt Treasure Chest Science: finish Thornton Burgess Bird Book study on Satori Smiles, Simple machines unit when recommended by Greenleaf with Usborne book and experiments in Physics for Every Kid, begin weather unit when Saxon brings it up with Usborne and Discovery Box, finish up with Wild Goose kit for the human body Music: Composer of the month (read short biography and listen to well known works during chore time) Art: Artist of the month (similar only with eyes instead of ears) Poetry: Poem of the week Put the credit card away, Ethel, that's more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 DH just got hit with a lay-off, so for now at least, I'm planning to work mostly from what we have on the shelves and what we can get from the library. Math: A mix of Beast Academy 3A-B, Primary Mathematics 3A, Challenging Word Problems 3, and Primary Grade Challenge Math Grammar: Primary Language Lessons; Words are Categorial series; Word Fun; Spectrum Language 2 & Evan-Moor Language Fundamentals 2 as needed for practice Spelling: Scholastic Spelling 2 Handwriting: New American Cursive I Reading: MCP Phonics C; Harcourt Trophies Grade 4; Great Illustrated Classics Science: Fun With Nature; More Fun With Nature; Nature in a Nutshell History: Story of the World 2; Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World I hope your hubby is able to find something else soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Banana.Brains Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 She will be doing History and science with her brother( 4th grade) I just need to decide on something. Math- MUS Beta Grammar- First Language Lessons 2 Spelling- AAS 1 & 2 Writing- The Complete Writer 1 Reading- AAR 2 History- Science- PE- Co-op and hopefully Cross Fit kids Music- Art- Health- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturegirl Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Math: Continue with Miquon, LOF Language Arts: Going to give English Lessons Through Literature a try. We'll see if I need to add to it. Spelling: Sequential Spelling History: SOTW 2 Science: BFSU PE: Going to try the PE class at the climbing gym. Music: We might give learning the recorder a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I'm looking at writing for my rising-2nd grader. He really enjoys dictating stories for me to write. So far we've just done it whenever he has a story he wants to tell me. But I'm wondering if I should start harnessing that in a more formal way next year. His storytelling far exceeds his ability to write (both spelling & the actual writing of it) and I expect it'll take a couple more years before they even come close to lining up. So...thinking here. Do I try to find some kind of curriculum? Make it a point to try to have him dictate to me more regularly? I want to really encourage him with his stories and I don't want it to become a subject to dread. So I'm hesitant to do anything too formal, like restricting him to certain topics, etc. We are doing FLL2 & WWE1 next year, so I have that area covered. Any thoughts? Why doesn't he write? Does he have hand pain? When my DD was in K, which would be 12 months ago, I took her to be evaluated by an OT and discovered she has motor planning issues, is ambidextrous, and has weak pincer and core strength. DD completed exercises at home and saw the OT for about a month. For 1st grade, DD started copying short sentences daily using copy sheets that I printed using StartWrite software and completed spelling using a LOE dry erase board. By January, she started taking 3-5 dictation sentences on the dry erase board and will now copy a large stanza of poetry with pencil and paper. If your child is struggling with a pencil by late 1st grade, seek the OT evaluation. OT can examine balance, developmental motor, handedness, core/pincer strength, visual perception, and motor planning. We found the OT eval to be very helpful. ETA: For narrations, DD dictates to me, and I type up her words. That is as formal as we get, and I use ELTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Our plans: SOTW secularly using Histoey Odyssey Singapore Primary 2 BFSU I also have Build Your Library. I use it for book lists and the nature stuff to add. Maybe all about spelling? My daughter needs some spelling help to give her writing confidence, but we haven't been using a formal reading program because she reads all.day.long and at a fifth or sixth grade level. We do a weekly co-op, hike at least weekly and am probably going to sign her up for elementary music through a local homeschool program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Bravewriter's Jot it Down might be a good informal addition to add if you want to do some creative "writing" for him. I'm looking at writing for my rising-2nd grader. He really enjoys dictating stories for me to write. So far we've just done it whenever he has a story he wants to tell me. But I'm wondering if I should start harnessing that in a more formal way next year. His storytelling far exceeds his ability to write (both spelling & the actual writing of it) and I expect it'll take a couple more years before they even come close to lining up. So...thinking here. Do I try to find some kind of curriculum? Make it a point to try to have him dictate to me more regularly? I want to really encourage him with his stories and I don't want it to become a subject to dread. So I'm hesitant to do anything too formal, like restricting him to certain topics, etc. We are doing FLL2 & WWE1 next year, so I have that area covered. Any thoughts? Yep. I was going to suggest BW's Jot it Down! too. I'm using it with my 2nd graders next year. Sounds exactly like your kiddo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 DD #3 for 2nd in the fall Bible: CLE Bible 200, Sunday School verses and papers, PBS, Ergemeiers or Leading Little Ones to God when we run out of other things. Language Arts: CLE LA 100/200, CLE Reading 100/200, we have been moving through the 100s at a relaxed paced and may have some left to do, no worries. Math: CLE 200 History: ACE when she's reading well. Science: ACE when she's reading well. Art: She is working through Art Pacs, 1/2 maybe, or parts of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkpiano Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 For my DS7 (turns 8 in November): Math: Right Start C Spelling: continue Spelling Workout B Handwriting: continue HWT 2nd grade level, he's taught himself cursive using the little supplement that came with it, so I'll let him continue practicing that as well. We'll continue with Keyboarding without Tears as well. History: Story of the World Volume 2 Literature: Classical House of Learning to accompany SOTW, also books from Quiver of Arrows Writing: Jot It Down and Quiver of Arrows Other misc Language Arts: continue Poetry Tea Time as well, and develop a plan for memory work and stick to it (still need to work this out, obviously! Science: TWTM-style Earth Science (Usborne First Encyclopedia of Our World and More Mudpies to Magnets) and Astronomy (can't remember the book we are using for that, it will be the second half of the year anyway...) Latin: Song School Latin 1 (just going for some fun and exposure, nothing too serious) Art: ArtTango and Simply Charlotte Mason picture study (three artists like we did this year, haven't selected them yet), hopefully a trip to an art museum at some point in the school year Music: piano lessons start when he turns 8, plus composer study (three composers, listen to select pieces and read a biography) PE: basketball and swimming lessons Home Ec: daily chores, plus I want to start having help more with meal planning, making the grocery list, grocery shopping, and cooking/baking (goal of having him involved with one dinner per week, I hope to start this over the summer so we get into the habit...) Religion: reading through the Illustrated Book of Mormon stories (we did the same with the Illustrated Old Testament stories this past year in our Circle Time and it was a really nice overview for them). Whew! That seems like a lot!!! Fortunately most of those subjects will be combined with his 1st grader sister and they still don't take too terribly long to complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimk3 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have two second graders next year. They will be tagging along with big brother (4th) for some things. Math: MEP 2, Khan, LOF Fridays LA: ELTL 2, RLTL 2, Cursive, BW Jot it Down writing projects (one per term) History/Geography: Wayfarers Ancient Science: Wayfarers Ancient, Nature Study Art: SCM picture studies, Drawing with Children (term 1, 3, 5), Discovering Great Artists (term 2, 4, 6) Music: Piano lessons, Wayfarers Composers Handicrafts/life skills: Sewing (term 1-2), Baking (term 3), Gardening (term 4-5), Origami/paper crafts (term 6) Tea Time: AO Folk Songs (term 1), A Child's Introduction to Poetry (term 2), Shakespeare "As You Like It" (term 3), The Story of the Orchestra (term 4), Kio and Gus Philosophy (term 5-6) Bible/Habits: CAP God's Great Covenant OT 1, SCM Laying Down the Rails We have three main blocks to our day, Morning time together, LA/Math, Afternoon Loop together. We have a quiet time and get outside everyday (except in the soarching hot summer). I read aloud at lunch as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyvld Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Reading- Read 30 min to mom in the morning and 30 minutes by herself in the afternoon. Writing- WWE, FLL1, & Pentime 2 Math- Saxon 3 Spelling- Natural speller word lists used with spelling city Science- Earth and space this year with Bill nye videos and lots of correlating books. misc- Five in a row volume 2, Mavis beacon typing, and Timez attack That's the current plan, though I keep changing it weekly. So we'll see what is ends up being by August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I thought I wouldn't be able to plan until June but circumstances have changed and I've had the time to plan these last two weeks. So here goes: Reading- I hope we can increase her fluency and cross that bridge to reading for fun. -Finish OPGTR per SWB suggestions in, I think, her writing lecture. - Treadwell and McGuffey Readers and a list of books to popcorn read afterwards until we cross the afore mentioned bridge. -Spelling- Natural Speller in a Spelling and the Brain way Writing and Grammar- The goal here is for her to know the 8 parts of speech, types of sentences, capitalization, punctuation and write in complete sentences. -When we finish ELTL 1 then ELTL 2- I really like the book selection. -SCM's cursive/proverbs program once we finish flower cursive -maybe some exercises from Wheeler's English Lessons Math- I want her understand addition, subtraction, time and money. I also want her to master the facts. -Continue with Miquon. -Add RightStart back in. Latin- the goal here is to enjoy learning about another language. I mainly view this as a stepping stone to understanding English, the great books, etc. further on down the line. -Song School Latin 1 Science- So last year we only did science through weekly field trips. This year I'm letting the girls each choose their own science topics. This child wants to learn about birds. I want to keep it light in second grade so we'll read through bird books (Burgess' and Buckley's will act as spines) draw birds (Law's videos on YouTube) and try monitoring bird feeders, incubate eggs, field trips, etc. History- 1800-1865 and California history Art- Other than drawing birds I'm hoping to outsource this subject next year. Music- Other than our hymn study in church hopefully piano lessons, choir and a few CDs with songs from the 1800s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Planning juices flowing...popping in to update my previous post: Memory Work: Geography (countries of Africa & Europe), poems, probably something Shakespeare, Bible verses, Spanish stuff, whatever history/science/math/grammar stuff I think necessary... Bible: Bible Road Trip (mostly just using reading passages), we'll cover Job--Malachi Math: We'll finish MM3B...and then probably take the rest of 1st semester just in review & fun stuff...I'll probably move on with 4A second semester if we're broadening/strengthening the foundation stuff... Logic: Critical Thinking Co. books, logic-building games (stretching my budget here...we'll see how far it goes...) Reading: WTM 2nd grade list, books from my ever-growing book list... Grammar: R&S 3 Writing/Spelling: Modern Speller grade 3 Science: Earth & Space (God's Design for Heaven & Earth, First Encyclopedias, maybe an experiment kit or two, library books & resources) History: SOTW2, encyclopedias, library books Spanish: Speaking Spanish with Miss Mason, First Step Espanol, Little Pim, conversing with Spanish speaking friends Art: Home Art Studio grade 2, artist/picture studies Music: piano lessons, music listening, composer studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 My last time through second grade, we will be using MFW Adventures PLL OPGTR (if not finished) EFTRU MUS Alpha (2nd half) CC cycle 3 memory work/morning time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 My last time through second grade, we will be using MFW Adventures PLL OPGTR (if not finished) EFTRU MUS Alpha (2nd half) CC cycle 3 memory work/morning time This has changed a bit, now we'll be using: FUFI (tagging along with his brother) PLL EFTRU Adventures In Phonics 2 MUS Alpha (second half) CC cycle 3 memory work/ morning time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 This may be a dumb question, but does anyone else have a second grader that still naps on occasion? My son does he will be 7 in September. In fairness, he is up from about 7 am till 10 pm everyday. I decided long ago that with all we went through to get a child, let alone 2, that my hubby had a right to see his children for more then just putting to bed at night. So are we alone? Or do others do this? How has it effected your planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 This may be a dumb question, but does anyone else have a second grader that still naps on occasion? My son does he will be 7 in September. In fahirness, he is up from about 7 am till 10 pm everyday. I decided long ago that with all we went through to get a child, let alone 2, that my hubby had a right to see his children for more then just putting to bed at night. So are we alone? Or do others do this? How has it effected your planning? Not a dumb question. :) My oldest just turned 7. He's in bed by 8 or 9 and still needs a nap 2-3 times a week. I feel it out. Sometimes I'll let him just read or write quietly on his bed while the little ones nap. Sometimes he has to sleep. And a couple days a week I might let him stay up with me. I think every kid is different as far as sleep needs go - and different family situations are different, too. As far as my planning... We get pretty much all school stuff done in the morning, so it doesn't really affect schedule that way. I like the idea of keeping a quiet rest time in the middle of the day - if anything, it gives them time to mull over the different things we learned that morning. And I need that down time, too! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calizzy Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 LA- aar3, narration/copywork for writing, apples and pears for spelling, handwriting (I forgot the name of it, the italics one). Math- miquon books 3&4, singapore challange word problems History- classical conversations history cards as our spine (we are not in cc, just using the cards), alongs with usborne encyclopedia, library books, and time period literature. Latin- ssl1 with dad Bible- with dad, not sure what they will do. Science- class at coop, monthly nature center classes, books from the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarabellesmom Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm so surprised how much my plans have changed since I originally posted. Glad I didn't go ahead and buy everything when I was still so early into the planning. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I blogged what I want to remember to use for my youngest after doing 2nd grade 3x in a row. Live and learn...and have a 4th child... :lol: http://www.underthewillowtree.org/2015/06/second-grade.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystie Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I ironed the details out, everything is purchased, and the checklist is made! Woot! http://www.simplyconvivial.com/2015/2015-2016-second-grade-plans<--- details of our second grade plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I finally have a plan! It has never taken me this long before. HOD Bigger Hearts for His Glory along with 4th grade brother Singapore Math Standards 2A/2B R&S English 2/AAS 2 Baltimore Catechism/Bible/Saint Stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 My duaghter is doing her 2nd grade work next year, so I'll post on this thread (my signature needs updated...a lot...). We have 6 more lessons to complete in AAR 4, and several chapters of NL Science 1 to finish. I'm sure we will finish AAR in time for our "new year" to start at the beginning of August, but science may drag into the beginning of it. This is my tentative plan (I keep changing it and second guessing myself): Math Mammoth 2 Nancy Larson Science 2 Story of the World: Ancients ELTL 2 (this is one I can't commit to. I keep flipping between this & WWE/FLL) All About Spelling 2/3 (she's about 1/2 way through level 2 right now) We'll also do various art, music, and logic things, as well as our local co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 DD #1 just turned 7 and will be starting 2nd grade in August. We cycle between many different resources to hold her interest and keep the whining to a minimum: Phonics: CLE Language 200 series (phonics part), MCP Phonics B, Adventures in Phonics C, Reading Comprehension Grade 2 Claws and Paws, Right Into Reading Book 3, and Take it to Your Seat Phonics Centers Grades 2-3. Decodable Readers for reinforcement LIterature: Memoria Press More Story Time Treasures, Houghton Mifflin Reading series grade 2 (Adventures and Delights), Using Pictures Books to Teach 8 Essential Literary Elements by Susan van Zile Grammar: Very light introduction via CLE Language 200 series Handwriting: Finish Zaner Bloser Handwriting Grade 1 and start ZB Handwriting Grade 2 Composition: Starting something more formal this year but still keeping it light with Write Source Grade 2 and Writeshop Primary B. Also using various resources I have for using mentor texts (picture books) to teach writing techniques (six trait writing) Mathematics: Finish Singapore Standards 1B and start Singapore Math in Focus 2A; MEP Year 2 as reinforcement and Life of Fred and Mathseeds for fun Science: Finish up Life Science focus from last year (finishing human body study using Nancy Larson Science 1 and K12 Science 1) start Earth and Space science focus using Nancy Larson Science 2 and 3. Also a study of birds in the spring using Nancy Larson Science. Supplement with lots of trade books, DVD's, etc. History: Continue studying American History through the Civil War using Winterpromise American Story 1 and Adventures in America as spines. Supplement with lots of trade books, DVD's, etc Geography: Finish Evan Moor Beginning Geography K-2 and start Legends and Leagues South with supplements (DVD's, trade books, etc.) Bible/Devotions: Finish Leading Little Ones to God and My Big Book of 5 Minute Devotions; start Living the Ten Commandments for Children Art:, Drama and Chorus: Weekly Co-op Music: Start piano lessons again Physical Education: Ballet (year round), ice skating (fall/winter), swimming (year round) and possibly Rookie baseball in the spring Plus quarterly enrichment: A Child's Introduction to Poetry; American Art History and Folk Music Study **WHEW!!! Lots to do but only Bible, phonics, handwriting and math are daily activities** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Late to the party, but we are sorted out! LA - Journal (with prompts), ETC 5-6, Growing with Grammar, lots of independent reading (she needs no pushing), poetry memory work daily. Bible - daily reading and memory work. Writing - HWT cursive Math - Math Mammoth 2, daily Calculadders, Life of Fred for fun. History/Geography - SOTW 2 with extra books and map work, some projects. Science - 1st semester animal studies a la the WTM recommendations. 2nd semester habitat studies and plants, combined with gardening. Art - Projects from the Usborne Art Treasury (they love these!), plus sewing and handwork crafts. Music - piano lessons, music appreciation with Meet the Great Composers. French - daily Passe Partout (essentially French Sesame Street). A lot of these things take under 10 minutes - several of them are the "next thing" from last year. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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