She was doing some research online and likes the idea of doing LL8 and Brave Writer Boomerang next year for more fun, YA type reads. I'm liking her direction. If I do that I will definitely keep on with WWS2.

I would love some feedback on curricula.... For my 8th grade daughter, I am looking at Lightning Literature. I am wondering if LL8 is enough for a year (it appears light to me) or if I should do LL7 and 8 in one year. We have done Sonlight in the past and she just does not love the selections and I was hoping to get more into textual analysis. That said, I am also wondering about continuing with WWS 2 along with it. Would LL8 (or LL7/8) plus WWS2 be a complete LA for 8th grade? Thank you!

I would jump right in. I started with MUS halfway thru last year. My daughter was in 1st grade and we did Alpha. We didn't finish the whole thing, but drilled +/- facts all summer. We jumped into Beta and she is loving it. We are also doing Math Mammoth to fill things out a little. Today was the first day since we started schooling all together that she ever said that she LOVES math. I couldn't believe my ears. Anyway, I'm babbling...I think you can go. You can always add review if you feel you need it. (on the website, you can make worksheets or do online drills.) :)

Thank you all so much! I did placement tests (in parts) for Singapore and MM today with my dd and I'm thinking of continuing with MUS and adding MM. She needs to strengthen her memory skills with the facts before we jump to far (I think!) Also...she is more of a reader, imaginative type...so I think hands on works well. We'll have to work on bridging to more mental math. I might revisit Singapore later (but hope that MUS + MM works!) Thanks!!!

thank you for that! i will check it out.

Hi there, I've been homeschooling my dd7 (8 in oct) from the start (no PS experience). I read WTM this summer and fell in love! I am pretty happy with all that we have going on right now, except a math program. We did Saxon in Kindergarten and at the beginning of first grade, she would cry and say she hated math. I pushed it through Jan. of last year until I just stopped. It was not doing anyone any good. We borrowed a friends MUS to finish up the year, but I feel like I have big gaps now. I'm trying to find something fun, engaging, but more importantly, thorough. I'm looking at Math Mammoth and Singapore right now. Singapore has me a bit confused with the standards vs. us edition (but i think I could figure that out!). Any thoughts? Here's the rest of our stuff: SWR for spelling/penmanship FLL grammar God's Design for life science (animal kingdom and machines and motion) history using TOG at our co-op, supplementing at home (I didn't buy TOG) lots of books. Can you help me find a fit? Thanks!!!:bigear: Melissa

Hi there...I'm new here, and while I've been homeschooling my now 7yo daughter for the past 1.75 years (hee!), I still feel like I have no clue! We joined a co-op this year that is Classical in approach and uses Tapestry of Grace. We didn't purchase that, and I've struggled through my year. It's been really frustrating. So I'm looking into my plans for next year and need help. I was reading through the forums, but feel like I'm reading another language! I don't know the shorthand (WWE, CLE, etc...) We've used Saxon Math...and, well, I hate it. I need help with this. I want a mastery based one. any suggestions? Truthfully...I'd take any and all curriculum help for a 2nd grader...Thanks in advance! Melissa