[Who has started planning for 4th grade?]

I will also have a 4th grader next year... and I'm entirely unsure of our plans yet, LOL!! That's one reason I joined this forum! :)

 

We may be overhauling a lot for next year. We started off sort of basic as this was our first year at home. I do think we're going to expand for 4th grade.

 

Just some of the things we've been looking at:

 

Math: Either stick with Abeka; move to TT; or move to Saxon

 

LA: We've been using LLATL and it's just not for us, so I'm kind of piecemealing together for the rest of the year. I'm seriously considering MCT for next year, but I'm examining other options too.

 

History: We may do a one year American History study, but I've also been looking at TruthQuest History, and we would start with the Ancients and go from there.

 

Science: I'm kind of intrigued by Beautiful Feet's History of Science program.

 

As you can see, we're all over the map and I have some research to do!!

[Saying Hello!]

Thanks everyone! Yes, I've been searching several topics and wow, I could spend hours here just making lists and mulling over options, LOL!! But I'm hoping that reading all your reviews and experiences will help me get things narrowed down a bit.

[Saying Hello!]

Hi, everyone! My name is Cris... I'm a midwestern mom homeschooling my 9 year old son.

 

I have been reading these forums for a couple weeks now, just trying to absorb information. This is our first year homeschooling. It's been one of trial and error (added a couple subjects midway, threw out a couple curriculum choices, etc.) but we've learned a lot about how we learn! We've been pretty basic/traditional this year... we'll be keeping a bit of that, but we're moving more toward CM with a hint of Classical style, LOL!!

 

You all have so many great ideas so I wanted to become a part of the forums to brainstorm, ask questions, and get to know you all. Look forward to chatting!!

 

Cris