[Need a 4th Grade Math Curriculum]

My son completed 4th grade Teaching Textbooks. He did very well and I liked it very well. We plan to use grade 5 next year.

[Teaching Textbooks- Got Standardized Test Results Back.]

Thanks for sharing! I love TT :-)

[I did it, I bought Teaching Textbooks...]

This will be our 3rd year with TT and I have not regretted making the change. Love it!!!!

[Resources on teaching writing structured essays??]

We plan to use Lively Art of Writing next year followed by Windows to the World. I'm looking forward to using both of these. I have heard great reviews of both of them.

[TT users, did you know they revamped 2 of their upper levels?]

Thanks :-) DD is getting ready to start Algebra 1 in the fall.

[What high school history do you use?]

DD will be beginning high school in the fall and we plan to use Notgrass. I picked it up at the used book sale yesterday and very excited about using it.

[9th Grade Plans]

Hi! Here are our plans for 9th grade:

 

 

Math Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1

 

Language Arts - Abeka 9th grade Grammar, Lively Art of Writing and Windows to the World, Literature from Notgrass

 

History - Notgrass World History

 

Science - Apologia Biology Class at Tutorial

 

Vocal Performing Arts

 

Student Life Association @ Tutorial

[Perhaps we should officially welcome parents of rising 9th graders. Check-in here:]

Hi! I'm Brenda. I live in West TN. I have a daughter that will be in 9th grade this fall. She is very excited. It is a bittersweet time for me. I can't believe that she is old enough for high school yet, I am very happy to see the Christian young lady that she has become. I look forward to what these next few years bring :-)

[Recommended curricula for a co-op speech class?]

Secrets of Great Comunicators is a wonderful program. We used it in our homeschol group's speech class. The children seemed to enjoy it and retained much of the information.

[Can't decide on grammar]

Hey! I have been reminded many times this year as I prepare for DD to begin high school next year that the best curriculum is the curriculum that you use. There is not a "magic formula". I am trying to remember this as curriculum fairs, used book sales, etc... are about to begin.

 

Brenda

[catalogs?]

I like Rainbow Resource and Timberdoodle. Timberdoodle has some neat toys and kits.

 

BrendaC

[The best $$ you ever spent]

Teaching Textbooks.... LOVE IT!!!!!

 

Can't wait to hear what others say. Thanks for starting this thread!

 

BrendaC

[Coffee Maker Recommendations????]

I am really no help because we LOVE our Keurig. I can say that however, my in-laws have a Bunn and they really like it.

 

Hope you find what you are looking for !!!

 

BrendaC

[Rod & Staff for a 5th grader]

Thanks :001_smile:

[If it ain't broke, don't fix it...]

That is my favorite quote in homeschooling. I have changed curriculum many times in homeschool because something looked so much better only to be disappointed. I have learned to live by that motto.

 

Also, another friend gave me some real good advice. The curriculum that is best is what you and your student will use. The best advise that she could give is stay home, and use the curriculum.

 

Thanks for Sharing!

 

BrendaC

[Rod & Staff for a 5th grader]

Hi! DS will be in 5th grade next year. I am wanting to purchase Rod and Staff for him. Would I purchase the 5th grade book? He has done language arts in the past. From what I have read, the 5th grade book is a good place to jump in. Others feel that it is very advanced and you might need to back up a grade. Your thoughts?

 

Thanks in Advance!

 

BrendaC

[Can I see your 9th grade schedule?]

Hi! DD will be in 9th grade next year. Thanks for posting this thread and I am currently working on her schedule. Here is what it is looking like....

 

TT - Algebra 1

Science - Biology (Not sure of curriculum)

English / Lit (including essay writing)

World History

Intro to Logic (Thinking Toolbox, Completed Fallacy Detective this year)

Spanish 2

Student Government

Choir

 

Looking forward to hearing from others!

 

BrendaC

[Lively Art of Writing]

I am planning to purchase this book for my collection. I borrowed it from a friend and was very impressed. Such a gem for a cheap price!

 

BrendaC

[Dive or Red Wagon DVDs]

Hi! I am looking at Science for a 9th grade daughter. I wanted your opinions on Dive and Red Wagon DVDs for Biology. I had thought about using BJU with Dive. Someone suggested that I look at Apologia red wagons. Do any of you have any experience with these? If not, do you have another suggestion for a good Biology program for a 9th grader.

 

Thanks

BrendaC

[9th grade History Plans....]

Hi! I would like to hear your recommendations for 9th grade history. I have looked at Notgrass. If you have used this curriculum, can you tell me your experiences?

 

Thanks so much!

Brenda

[What does foreign language look like at your house?]

This year, Dd is taking Spanish 1 @ the local tutorial. She has asked that she study Spanish 2 @ home next year. I have been looking at curriculum. Just not sure.... I dont want her to loose the foundation that she has gotten this year. Thanks for all the recommendations. I enjoyed hearing your experiences.

 

BrendaC