JadeOrchidSong Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I am planning ds11's 6th grade. He will be 11.7. Bible: just read Math: finish the last 1/3 of Dolciani Prealgebra, do 2/3 of TT algebra 1 History Notgrass America the Beautiful with American literature readers Rod and Staff English 7 TPS online writing Narnia ........Would this be too hard for him? He has been doing IEW writing A and B and has been writing 5-paragraph essays. He also did half of Jump In writing. What other online lighter writing options are there for his level? By the way, I am considering WHA Fundamentals of Expository Writing for ds(13.8 when school starts in the fall) for next school year. Science Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab at co-op Latin Second half of Henle Latin 1 Martial arts 2x a week Co-op art, gym, Apologia Human Anatomy lab Boy Scout meeting once a week Computer science I wonder what online writing your 6th grader will take if any. Edited January 30, 2016 by JadeOrchidSong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) One online writing possibility is Jessica Shao using LTOW. I just had an email conversation with her. For her intro class, there are 6 essays during the year, 2-3 hours of work per week, 9 essays for LOTW1 with roughly 4 hours of work per week. There is the workshop model during class and private, individualized feedback on each essay.There are just a lot of online writing options out there that it's hard to decide which one is the right one.Beth Harvey is offering a year of Lively Art of Writing.The rest of your plans look great. I wish we had a local homeschool lab. Edited August 19, 2016 by crazyforlatin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 The intro class sounds really doable. Can you send a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 I found the site. The time won't work because we have co-op on Fridays till noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Her schedule is for 2015-16; I'll ask if she will post a new schedule. We may have a conflict with another class too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Shao is in my city now! So we can even meet her perhaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Even better, get a group for her teach in person! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoKitty Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Math: AOPS Intro to Algebra Latin: Visual Latin 2 (decided to stop latin, but we love the program) French: Duolingo Greek: Duolingo (should be ready to start soon) Language Arts : MCT level 5 Grammar: Magic Lens 1 and 4Practice 1 Vocab: WiTW1 Writing: AAW1 and probably Cover Story Literature: MCT Search and Time literature; lots of good books History: Notgrass America the Beautiful Science: maybe Exploration Education Advanced, or homegrown Notebooking and Thames & Kosmos kits and Snap Circuits with Guide PE: She is a competitive gymnast, trains 5-6 days a week She wants to learn Greek as well. Edited April 19, 2016 by GeoKitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Math: Mathusee, Epsilon/Zeta LA: ELTL 5 with MP's English Grammar Recitation book, R&S Spelling 6, Classical Composition: Fable History: Memoria Press's Story of the Thirteen Colonies/200 Questions/SOTW 4 set, various American history readers Classical Studies: MP's Greek Myths Geography: 50 States and Where to Find Them (by same author as Wayfarers/ELTL) Science: CKE Physics, Physics Workshop, Physics 101 DVDs Bible: A Bible History Art: Harmony Fine Arts Grade 7 Latin: Visual Latin Music: Piano Lessons Edited April 26, 2016 by Holly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) . Edited August 31, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Ivy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 We'll be doing this for 6th: Math... AOPS pre-algebra English... Rod and Staff 6, Writing & Rhetoric 4 & 5, Sequential Spelling History/Lit... Veritas Omnibus 1 (not online) Science... BFSU 2 Spanish... probably going through Easy Spanish Step by Step along with DuoLingo Latin... Latin Alive 1 Greek... Elementary Greek 3 P.E.... Muay Thai And of course still doing Shakespeare and poetry and scripture memory work, Bible study, hymn singing, some geography and astronomy, knitting, coding, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Oh me, oh my... my youngest will be a 6th grader! MFW 1850-Modern (history, science, Bible, art, music) * Not 100% sure I'll use that science though. I'm torn between one last year of "light" science or buckling down and using Apologia Chemistry/Physics. Rod & Staff grammar 6 and spelling 7 CLE math and reading 6 IEW Bible-based writing A Reason For Handwriting F (6th grade) Exploring the World of Geography 7-8 Thinking Toolbox, along with more Perplexors, if I can keep her in them (she runs through them like water and already does C-level) I'm also going to put her in a computer course, probably the YouthDigital Minecraft Mod 1 class. She can already type almost as well as I can. Children's choir and lots of independent artsy toy creations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I am still trying to wrap my head around it. :) So far: Math: Pre-Algebra, probably Saxon Science : Earth Science through a lens of Big History Project -- a little Cosmology, a little Astronomy, some Geology, some Ecology, some Oceanography, and some Meteorology... English: Literature selections and I don't know what yet... definitely NaNoWriMo, and a heavy focus on British Lit in the early year (going to Britain) Social Studies: World Geography (Again first focus on Britain) Language: expresses interest in Japanese but I haven't done the research Probably some form of coding/programming as he's obsessive over it ;) Something else through the co-op Edited January 30, 2016 by theelfqueen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Any of your 6th graders doing online writing besides crazyforlatin's dd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Never mind. My thoughts are still under construction. :lol: Edited January 31, 2016 by Alte Veste Academy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Tentative plan for my rising 6th grader: Math: AOPS Prealgebra English: MCT Voyage, Killgallon Sentences for MS, & Writers Inc Literature/Reading: Literature to go along w/Renaissance & early modern (still working on this list) History: K12 Human Odyssey 2 & Story of Science: Newton Science: He'll be studying biology with The Way Life Works, DK Human Body Coloring Book, TOPS labs, & some dissection kits Latin: Latin Alive 1 French: Galore Park SYRWTL French 2 Logic: The Art of Argument & The Argument Builder Art: Artistic Pursuits Music: Piano lessons Extra: Boy Scouts & rec baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Tentative plan for my rising 6th grader: Math: AoPS intermediate algebra Science: Biology and Chemistry with Labpaq hands on labs LOTE: German (class) & Chinese (tutor) Music: flute (teacher) Music Theory: class at music and art center Art: class at music and art center History: world history with DS11: Programming: Java Edited August 19, 2016 by Arcadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 DS1 will be a sixth grader next year. Math -- We are going to try AOPS Pre-Algebra. It might be too much for him, and we might do it over two years, or he might fly through it and be ready for algebra the following year. We'll see. Oh, and I have the SCM run-your-own-business pet store thing from when DD did it, so he could do that too. He'd probably get a kick out of setting up a ledger in Quicken. If he is still lacking for math stuff (he likes math a lot), the Math Mammoth supplemental books intrigue me. History -- He gets to be part of Mommy's Fantastic Medieval Fantasy year (hahaha -- Middle Ages is my favorite), so he will be using History Odyssey Level 2 Medieval. Language Arts -- Selections from HO Medieval plus whatever else I assign him from a list of Things Mom Wants You To Read (which I will determine from various online lists, Honey for a Child's Heart, etc.), Figuratively Speaking, something for logic, Spelling Power, and I haven't decided what else yet (need to check back with DD's sixth grade lists to see what extras she did that year), typing on typing.com. Writing -- not sure yet. Might start in WWS1. Science -- he likes the programming section on Khan Academy, and we will do something related to life science/biology, to be determined still. Bible -- read and discuss from his devotional Bible. Geography -- world geography with Trail Guide to World Geography. PE -- martial arts class. Fine arts -- not sure yet. Latin -- Latin's Not So Tough. Foreign language -- maybe DuoLingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is my kid the only one not in advanced math? :huh: 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is my kid the only one not in advanced math? :huh: Most of my kids are not advanced in math. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is my kid the only one not in advanced math? :huh:y My son is in fact 11. So he is a very old 5th grader or a young 6th grader by age now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is my kid the only one not in advanced math? :huh: Ha! I thought the same thing as I read through the thread! Dd is a solid math student, but she isn't ahead and doesn't naturally gravitate to math. She really likes the concepts, but struggles to be careful and follow directions. She loves reading,writing fiction, piano, drama and horses, not necessarily in that order. MM 6 for her next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Dd turned 11 this summer. A creative humanities girl, a voracious reader and a lovely person!Math Mammoth 6Latin Alive 1 (After we finish up LfC. We got less done this summer than I had hoped.)Reading lots of good books. Center for Lit class! Her first online course.WWS 1 Rod & Staff English 6 WP Equine Science and lots of nature studyMiddle Ages History with K12 Human Odyssey and lots other booksArt and Drama tutorial one day a weekPianoBible. Devotional reading and Journey through the Bible. Lots of discussion. PE: long walks, playing outside and some occasional riding lessons or swimmingextras:choir, AHG, youth group Edited August 9, 2016 by ScoutTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is my kid the only one not in advanced math? :huh: This is a mathy bunch by the looks of it. Out of my six kids my rising sixth grader is the most advanced in math. She's precocious and "ahead" across the board. This has been our first year on a competitive math team (the middle two kids) and it makes my brain hurt. I miss the days when I was confident of my math ability. They do coding/programming too; I have quit trying to keep up with that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Final plans are done! Bible-- BSGFAA Language Arts-- Megawords, Analytical Grammar, lit chosen from VP and MP, WWS 1 with WTMA Math Mammoth 6 Veritas Press MARR self paced Science-- AIG animals, human body, plants, ASK human body kit Middlebury Interactive Spanish intermediate Reading and Reasoning Goodness, it seemed like a solid plan and a strong academically charged year lined up until I read through this thread...now we look like slackers :lol: ETA: piano and she is a competetive gymnast and trains 5 days/19 hours a week. Edited June 22, 2016 by ByGrace3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 We go to an academic co-op 1x/week for these subjects. The teacher teaches the basic concept(s) each week and we work through the work at home the other 4 days. Math: Mr. D Algebra I (this is an online program but Mr. D comes to the co-op to teach) Writing: second half of WWS I Grammar: second half of Analytical Grammar Science: Apologia General Science for middle school (I am so torn about this and dreading this. I like my science to be secular. But science is my worst subject and I cannot teach it. Lots of hand wringing over here over this). Literature: I haven't seen the booklist yet but the teacher is great with discussions on the readings and getting the kids to learn new vocabulary Robotics: I have no idea what they do I just know my son loves it On my own, I will teach All About Spelling 6, my own history based on the second half of Notgrass America the Beautiful, continue on with world geography, and start Art of the Argument for logic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Edited; revamped. I think we're planning to do: Math: Dolciani Pre-Algebra English: Rod & Staff Grammar 6, Spell to Write and Read, writing across curriculum History: Tapestry of Grace, Yr. 3 (includes history, literature, geography) Science: Mom-created general science, including Tiner & Master Books, Usborne books, and DVDs Majorly scaling back our extra currics next year, most likely doing Awana and a dog agility class, and a very low key homeschool group (field trips, oral speaking, friends!) Edited April 8, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto4inSoCal Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Writing- IEW Medieval and WWS Spelling - Phonetic Zoo Vocabulary- CE Grammar - Analytical Grammar Reading - Memoria Press 6th gr books sans guides Poetry - Grammar of Poetry Math - MM6 History - VPSP MARR w/ Famous Men of Middle Ages Science- BF History of Science w/ BB Science in the Ancient Times Extra - Philosophy Adventures We will also be doing a looping arts schedule with famous artist, composers, Mapping the world With art, Drawing and history crafts Edited February 1, 2016 by Momto4inSoCal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3girls Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 My 6th grader's schedule will look very similar to my 5th graders except for math and art... Math- MUS Epsilon Reading- Lots of good books L.A.- SpellWellD/Dd, Vocab. from Classical Roots 4/5, FLL4, IEW SICC-A Science- RSO Chemistry History- finishing History Odyssey Middle Ages w/ SotW 2 and starting H.O. Early Modern w/ SotW 3 Civics- Notgrass Uncle Same and You Art Classes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) I haven't given this much thought, but reading the plans of others is giving me inspiration. Still trying to figure my youngest out. She's sooo different from the other two! Horizons Math 6 and Life of Fred (not sure where we'll be with those) Spelling Workout, CAP Writing & Rhetoric, unsure about grammar Beginning Latin with?? Don't want to overwhelm her. Science with Behold & See 6 History - Beautiful Feet Early American & Geography thru Lit Maps, Charts and Graphs (this is like test-prep for her) World Geography at co-op Spanish at co-op P.E. - competitive year-round soccer team, summer swim team, tennis when we have a free night choir and art classes Edited February 22, 2016 by books4girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) MM 6 OM Life Science OM Ancient History Spanish in small group setting (light amt of work) Maybe try Lively Latin Language Arts: GWG 6 Literature - try homeschool book study dotcom, add some other books as well, maybe MBTP units Writing - I will throw together a mishmash of things Vocab - some root work; she asked to be done with spelling and I think we are there, so exploring this now Dance, piano Edited April 26, 2016 by 5Wizards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Edited to add: we started already, so I am editing what I have dropped/added (mostly added). Beyond Five in a Row Volumes 2 and 3 Math: Saxon 6 (she asked to switch to this) LA: finish up All About Spelling, Rod and Staff English 5, Rip the Page Creative Writing French: Ecoutez Parlez Science: Apologia Chemistry and Physics Literature/Bible: Chronicles of Narnia + ROAR! study guide private sketching/painting lessons at a studio with an art teacher (dd wants to major in fine arts - hence the private lessons) So far, it's all working out! Edited May 10, 2016 by Evanthe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaTX5 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 With a new baby in the mix next year, I am planning on a lighter year. Our plans so far.... Math: Life of Fred PreAlgebra English: Jump In Writing or IEW Co-op, Rod and Staff Spelling 6, Grammar Revolution Literature/Reading: History Based Reading, Read Aloud list from Simply Charlotte Mason History/Geography/Bible: Wayfarers Middle Ages Science: Apologia at Co-op or Home Latin: Latin for Children Logic: Perplexors A Art: Artistic Pursuits, SCM Paper Crafts Extra: Karate and Baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 OP here. Still undecided about which online writing to take. Ds11 is doing IEW SICC B and has a huge bump that he is slowly getting over and things are looking better now. So next year, Jessica Shao's Intro to Essays, TPS Narnia, Attuneup, or Brave Writers for online writing????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiree77 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Bible: ? I have something in mind, but I never can remember the name of it. Old testament studies. Social studies: Sonlight core F Science: Sonlight science E or F Math: MUS Epsilon Language arts: IEW SWI A, Spelling You See 4 or 5?, GWG 5 or 6, maybe Fix It Grammar instead of GWG Other: Mapping the World with Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estelleblue Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Sonlight Core E Sonlight Science E or Elemental Earth and Space for Logic, I haven't decided TT 7 CLE LA 600 CLE Reading 600 IEW United States writing book, along with select assignments from SL LA, notebooking Maps, Charts, and Graphs, Critical Thinking Co., Typing, Spanish 1 day a week homeschool enrichment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 My plans right now: History:Tapestry of Grace Yr 2 Literature: TOG Writing; Probably IEW Medieval, but I might do Write Source 6 with him Spelling; Probably Spelling Power Grammar: Climbing to Good English 6 Math: Horizons 6 Science: Probably Prentice Hall Science Explorer Earth Science Art: Not sure--maybe Art With a Purpose 6, maybe I'll pull something together. . . Music: Guitar PE: running, TKD Bible: I think we'll do the fourth of the Apologia series F. Language: I think we'll finish Prima Latina and go on to the English Road to Latin, but it's possible he'll do Spanish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 My ds11 has recently started 6th grade. He is not a big writer so we are working on this regularly and improving.... Math: Mathsonline/Targeting Maths 6 Sonlight Core F - includes Bible, History and Literature Sonlight Science E - he is loving this. Writing: WWE 3 continued, dictations and selected assignments from SL LA, Mom made assignments Spelling: Successful Spelling 5 Grammar and Skills: Grammar Ace/Successful English (workbook including some writing, comprehension, and grammar - alternated with Grammar Ace) Language: French Music: Piano PE: Bike Riding, Cricket We also do some family topics which will include art, Australian history, extra history and science, geography, composers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I've been thinking about this more, and have fleshed it out a bit since I posted in the middle school planning thread. History: SOTW 4, post-WWII, with lots of library reads. We'll supplement past year 2000, then if time allows we'll loop back to prehistory. We also do current events once a week. Science: Biology, likely RSO Biology Level 2, plus observations of a frog pond. ETA: supplemented with McHenry units on Protozoa, The Cell, and maybe Botany. Math: Saxon 7/6, followed by either Saxon 8/7 or Algebra 1/2. Literature: custom list, including Beauty by Robin McKinley, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Time Machine, Where the Red Fern Grows, The Odyssey (adaptation?). Eventually the list will be 9-10 books. We're also going to more purposefully include poetry. Spanish: second half of an old high school book, since she's enjoying it this year. Logic: Logic Liftoff, a variety puzzle book, Mindbenders book 4, and Android or HTML programming. Art: she wants to learn graphics design on the computer so she can make cartoon videos, so I've been looking at software for that; we'll also continue with weekly multimedia projects and I'll probably get her a book on how to use colored pencils (i.e. blending, shading, realistic tips). We'll probably also do something weekly related to the novel she'll write in composition. Spelling: she wants to go back to Evan Moor Vocab: Vocab from Classical Roots 6 Health: I have a middle/high school text we'll probably spread over several years, possibly adding in units on STDs Life Skills: focus on cooking more main dishes (at least weekly), internet safety/etiquette, continuing Learning to Learn, maybe adding Easy Peasy's Foundations. Grammar: it became apparent this year that she needs to learn how to diagram sentences, so I've got to get something to teach that. Composition: She started writing fan-fiction this year in her spare time, so I want to get her a novel writing curriculum. She'll also be updating her blog and do daily journaling. ETA: we have a published author in our co-op who has agreed to teach a writing class to help kids go from short story length to novels. Elective: now that she'll officially be in middle school, I wanted to let her choose an area to study. She said dragonology. I'm torn between 1) pulling something together with dinosaurs, medieval stories (Beowulf, Saint George and the Dragon, etc.), cultural differences, and documentaries or 2) telling her to pick something that I don't have to make from scratch. :p ETA: I had her look through a list of electives, and her top picks were: mythology, fashion and style, or creative writing. I think the co-op class will fit the creative writing request. I'll probably add a few mythology choices to literature as well. For December, I'd like to do half-days and then try the following for the afternoons: week 1, baking week 2, gift making/crafts week 3, Girl Scout badges week 4, enjoy presents Ruth Edited March 28, 2016 by rutheart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasein Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Ok, this is my plans for my middle daughter. She will be 11 in May, so a young 6th. This will be our 2nd year of homeschool. We go to co-op once a week. This is still a rough plan, advice is always welcome. Language Arts- Spelling- AAS lv finish 3-5ish (She has issues with spelling, so working though.) Writing- Writing with Skill ??? Still debating Reading- With history and off a list I have Grammar- ??? History- History Odyssey Ancient History lv 2 Science- She want to study Anatomy. So debating- Bookshark 5th grade Science or Biology for the Logic Stage (leaving out the plant and adding to the human part) Math- Life of Fred Logic- Building Thinking Skills Book 2, Mind Benders Art/ Music- Harmony Fine Arts Ancient Art and Orchestra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Here's the rough draft: ELA - MCT Grammar Voyage, W&R Chreia & Proverb/Refutation & Confirmation, Figuratively Speaking, his choice of books from my literature list Math - Jousting Armadillos? Latin - Online class somewhere Science - Ellen McHenry The Elements, FLL Robotics History - possibly mom-made unit studies Fine Arts - piano, saxophone, music theater PE - soccer, ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Dp Edited March 1, 2016 by Targhee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliegmom Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Writing- IEW Medieval and CAP Writing and Rhetoric Chreia Spelling - Dictation work Vocabulary- Vocabulary from Classical Roots Grammar - Rod and Staff Reading - Teaching the Classics with Ready Readers and/or DITHOR Math - CLE Math 6 History - Heart of Dakota Res to Ref Science- Apologia Astronomy with Exploring Planet Earth Edited August 18, 2016 by Juliegmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I have two that will be working at about the 6th grade level and this is tentatively our plan:Bible: Pilgrims Progress Study by AIGLanguage Arts: CLEWriting: Cover StoryMath: CLEHistory: I *think* I am going to cover Texas history but I might do that over the summer and move us on to World History...I am still very undecided here.Science: If we manage to finish General Science we will move on to Physical ScienceOther:My oldest is participating in our Jr. Zookeeper program at the local zooThe middle is taking STEM classes and learning how to do 2-D animationBoth are participating in First Lego League.We are also considering some fun classes at our local co-op. I am still thinking on it though. If we do, my oldest wants to take a cooking class and my middle wants to take a writing class based on Lego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&JMom Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 This is my 2nd time with 6th grade so will recycle some materials: Language Arts - McGraw-Hill Treasures Grade 6. Older DS used Holt Literature for 6th, but I think this one will still need the spelling, grammar and thematic support of the Treasure program. Supplement with MP novel studies, IEW Writing, Wordly Wise vocabulary, and Critical Thinking software. Math - Either Envision Math or Glencoe Math 1. Older DS skipped this grade and went to 7th grade materials, but this one is a little weak in math and needs more hand holding. Science - Glencoe Science 6 Social Studies - Scott Foresman World History (ancients to Renaissance) Spanish - Como Te Vas? Red Level - exploratory course. Elective: Technology with older brother. Microsoft Office and keyboarding, HTML, possibly Java and robotics Health/Art - integrated into science and social studies instead of separate courses. Music - piano lessons PE - local rec center and Scouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaw Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Busy thinking about next year, and I thought I'd write things down here so I can't possibly lose my plans :) DD will be in grade 6, she is a highly motivated learner, stronger in reading/writing, weaker in math and spelling, who likes her independence. History: finish up SOTW 2 and start 3, with WTM Logic add ons...timeline/outlining and lots of supplements (crash course history, library books) L/A: MCT Island level (doing this with two younger brothers), and Brave Writer free writes, copywork and writing projects (possibly Arrow subscription). Apples and Pears spelling level B for remediation. Reading classics at a grade 6-9 level on her own; listening to family read alouds Math: Math Mammoth 5, or possibly BA 4 along with her math whiz little brother Latin: Big Book of Lively Latin book 2 Keyboarding: KWT grade 6 Logic: possibly fallacy detective, continuing on with Mind Benders Logic problems which she loves Science: Novare Physical Science with a friend co-op style PE: Karate, swimming, family activities Music: continue with piano lessons Other: Zones of Regulation Curriculum with siblings Also, many discussion about current events, financial planning and home organization That looks like a lot now that I write it all down! We'll see what gets done in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I feel like I'm finally ready to post. I've really struggled this year putting together a list. I have most of this on my shelves. I'm fairly sure my plans are final (But I'm open to suggestions!). History: SoTW 1 and 2. KF History Encyclopedia. I feel like this will be too light. However, I'd really like to focus on HOW to study, how to outline, how to research. Science: CPO Life. Also unit studies on Chemistry and Oceans (requested- And I'd love suggestions here) Math: Finish RS G. Start either AOPS Pre-A or VT algebra A-C English: Worldly Wise, Spelling Workout, WWS, (Grammar-undecided) NANOWRIMO Literature: Undecided. 5-10 selections. Extras: Violin, Robotics, 4H, Crochet, Soccer, Awanas, Geology (rock collecting. Talking with "nearby" geologists at least once a quarter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We're 7 weeks in to our year. DD is 11 in July and is doing a sort of 5/6th combination year. Math: finish BA4D, BA 5 as it is released. Life of Fred pre-a series. Mathematics a human endeavour - she loves this! Logic: fallacy detective - another hit. History: finish the second half of Diana Waring's RRR, including Plague from rfwp. I also have her practice outlining and essays in history. LA: pieced together. We are doing a journal, including poetry and nature. We are slow reading a midsummer night's dream and working through CW's poetry for beginners. We may do some creative writing later in the year. Spelling by sound and structure 6 and grammar voyage level. Languages: Latin- she finished gswl. We're doing fabulae ceciliae now and will probably begin with Henle later in the year. Russian - Rosetta stone. Art: virtual instructor videos. Science: units using bfsu2. We're just finishing astronomy. We'll do some chemistry, biology and botany (probably using quark). Observations in the nature journal. Violin lessons and sport for fun (mostly swimming, bikes, tennis) I think that's it. It's working well so far, only science is difficult to get to sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alizanderson Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hoping to be our first year back at home after 4 years in public school. I will have my 11year old doing the following next year if all goes as planned. Reading: great books from each genre some are part of history too. Language: rod and staff 6 Math: pre-algebra Teaching Text books History: Notgrass From Adam to Us. Science: Exploring Creation with General science Spelling: Spelling power list D or E and my own activities Music: She is currently doing trombone. PE my kids are always on the go but do sports too. Bible: part of History. I will have my 4th and 8th grader do history and science with us the other subjects they are going to use the same thing at their level. My oldest will do English online. We are leaneing towards Monarch. She is doing the standard test practices and loves the on the computer ideas. Please let me know if you have any helpful tips. We do travel a lot while my husband is gone about 9 weeks late summer early fall so online access is big for my oldest less to haul with. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dori123 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Ha! I have been waiting for one of these threads. This will be our first year homeschooling full-time. LOL, you will see that we have some catching up to do. DAILY: Math: Math Mammoth as spine but Simple Solutions and Beast Academy for variety Language Arts: Spelling & Vocab: CAP's Word Roots program, starting at 1 and hoping to fly through to more challenging levels. Write Source. Ceasar's English also on the way. Language Arts: Grammar: Write Source, Basic, Not Boring Language Arts;or possibly Analytical Grammar? Not sure where he's at exactly. Holt's Elements of Language as spine. Also using Grammar Keepers, Giggle Guide, Eats, Shoots & Leaves, Strunk & White as reference. I am a grammar nerd. Language Arts: Writing: Mix of CAP Writing & Rhetoric, Wordsmith Apprentice and homegrown assignments. Adding Write Source, Learning Grammar Through Writing and Don't Forget to Write. Portuguese: DuoLingo, Practice Makes Perfect Spanish: Destinos, DuoLingo, Practice Makes Perfect, Power Glide Middle School Spanish or Visual Link 1, Carson Dellosa I for workbook Coding: Various, including Scratch, Animation (2d & 3d), 3d printing, photo editing, youtube channel and content building Homeroom & Discussion: Logic & Philosophy Mondays: Philosophy for Kids, Fallacy Detective, Thinking Toolbox, etc.; Science History Tuesdays: Story of Science; World History Wednesdays: Story of the World; Finance & Leadership Thursdays: 7 Habits for Teens, Motley Fool investment books, Penny Candy, Shackleton, etc. various Roman history and leadership books, basic finance and investing Music: continuing fiddle WEEKLY: US History: History of US and Zinn's Untold History of the US. Deep dives TBD, but likely Ken Burns' Civil War and Westward Expansion Science: Science Matters series, some Dr. Art, Intelligo unit studies as they make sense, CPO Earth Science, deep dive into Oceanography with Ocean First, Geology Unfolded, deep dive into Engineering TBD, TinkerCrates. Art: nothing formal, but will encourage his love of drawing with Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and Simply Draw PE: continuing horseback, plus skiing, climbing, hiking, biking, skateboarding DIY: hands-on projects to include Airstream remodeling project woodworking with mom, car or go-cart engine project with dad, hunter-safety course, TinkerCrate kits or Mel Chemistry kits We also have a homeschool group that does electives and group science, so we may decide to participate in those and change our schedule accordingly. Who else is over-scheduled already?! ; ) Portuguese: DuoLingo, Practice Makes Perfect Edited August 8, 2016 by dori123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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