We use A Reason for Handwriting (book C) It has a lot of practice space. We usually learn the new letter first on the whiteboard and then move to the workbook. I have used this curric for several years so I didn't really look into any other ones.

Yes, it is just additional practice. I only do the 1/2 books if my children have struggled through a particular concept. My kids had a hard time with syllable division but by the end of the 1/2 book they had caught on.

I spent right around $330 on curriculum and umbrella school fees for 2 children.

Thanks so much! This really helps! I'll give him the placement test and go from there.

My 3rd grade son has done 3 years of Horizon math. I am switching him to Saxon this fall. Should I put him in the Saxon 3 book or the Intermediate 3 book? What is the difference? Thanks!

Thanks so much for the input! I struggle each year with the decision on whether to switch curriculums.

Thanks for the input! He has completed Spelling Workout A and B. So perhaps I will just stick with that for spelling.

I have a 2nd and 3rd grader. We have used Horizons Math since K. They have done fine with it. They both had very high A averages for the semester. The teacher manuals, though, are very weak and math is not my strong point. Therefore, I'm a little worried about 3rd grade and above as we begin to cover harder concepts. I also feel that Horizons is weak in teaching concepts, mental math, and word problems. I have been researching all the different maths out there. I lean towards Saxon or Math Mammoth. Part of me hesitates to switch because of their success with Horizons thus far and fear that switching to a different curriculum will cause gaps in their math education. I don't want to mess them up!! So should I switch and what should I switch to?!?!?!

My rising 3rd grade son has completed all 8 books of ETC. I am looking at Wordly Wise for the fall. Should I start him in the 3rd grade book or do we need to start in an earlier book since we have not used the curriculum before? Also would it be appropriate to use WW for our spelling curric. as well or do we need something separate?

I started my 2nd grader in the cursive book this semester. You do not need the TM. I bought it and it was a waste of money.

Thanks so much everyone! The audio version is a great idea!

I have a 2nd grader and a 1st grader. We are following WTM as closely as possible. We just can't fit the History (Story of the World) in to our schedule. I've tried every semester and we still haven't made it through Ancients. So am I ruining their education by not doing history? How essential is it in these early years of elementary school? We have been doing some geography to learn map skills, United States facts, etc. Thanks!

Thanks so much everyone! That really helps me. I added up all my curric. costs for the new school year and that also motivated me to just make my own:001_smile:

I have purchased the teacher book and student book. Is the Latin Monkey Match game/flashcards critical to this program. I'm just not sure if its worth $24. Thanks!

If I skip cursive this year, do I still need a formal handwriting curric or would the copy work from WWE and FFL be enough? His handwriting is good, he just gets lazy sometimes!