Hello everybody!
We are looking to shake things up this year. My son has done A Beka since Kindergarten. As a result, he scores really on high on the State tests. Generally above 90th percentile in just about all subjects.
However, now that we've reached Seventh Grade we want to mix things up and make his studies a bit more interesting.
A Beka is great. Yes, there is a lot of busy work but that is really what makes it so good. The kids learn what they need to learn.
We just need a change. We know we can always switch back. We're making this year fun but, at the same time, making sure he is challenged.
I'll be homeschooling my second-grade daughter as well. She is Dyslexic and I plan on devoting quite a bit of time to her. As a result, I'd like to find a Language Arts program for my son that is a bit more independent and, hopefully, fun. I've been told that since he did A Beka, we should probably look at 8th grade Language Arts curricula. Any recommendations? Is there anything you'd recommend that is computer or video based? We will be using Apologia Jump In as well.
Thank you so much.