As of right now we are using for 3rd-
Grammar- beginning wisely rod and staff
Penmanship- the rest of the our A Reason for Handwriting Transition ( cursive) and. Copy work or dictation as part of penmanship too.
Spelling- Abeka 3rd grade spelling I think
Math- first 1/2-3/4 of Saxon 54 2nd edition going at our own pace
Literature- working on story of the world volume 2 & some of volume 3 since we started a year late- we'll go through everything a little faster.
Science- all the sciences with a slight emphasis on the human body and electricity this year.
History- story of the world volume 2 & 3 whatever we can get through of volume 2.
Language- Spanish with Rosetta Stone and some picture word flash cards.
Art- 4 picture studies with artists from the time period were studying- not sure who yet.
Music- Hymns and classic music from the time period studying ( haven't figure this out yet!)
Poetry- 8 selections from Poetry For Kids to Learn By Heart
- Also memorizing bible verses
My 1st grader will tag along for everything except: grammar- First Lanuage Lessons 1, spelling- Abeka spelling 1, Math- Abeka Math 1, Phonics- Abeka's Handbook for reading and 1st 4 phonics readers, penmanship- the rest of Abeka's kindergarten writing with phonics, then the 1st half of the A reason for writing transition book and copy work.