After researching for the past week, I've come to the same conclusion that many other posters have, we are going to implement CC Foundations at home. I am fortunate to have someone passing the 3rd ed. guide to me so I'll choose what suits our homeschool and leave the rest. We are primarily CM homeschoolers. I thought I'd share some of the resources that I'm using to get prepared. Free collection of lists and material for memorization put together by another homeschool mom: http://www.lulu.com/shop/hannah-wilson/grammar-stage-memorization/ebook/product-631808.html;jsessionid=6C7F7939B38993DD319CEEC8F308EBDC Former CCer shares memorization methods: http://goldengrasses.blogspot.com/2008/10/memoria-opus-memory-work.html http://goldengrasses.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-memorize-timeline.html Doing CC at home combined with Montessori method http://www.myhomeschoolstyle.com/?p=175

What about a unit study like Galloping the Globe? You can do as much or as little as you want, depending on your kids' interest level? It's inexpensive and you can substitute with whatever books you have available.

I have used Considering God's Creation with my boys during the early-mid elementary years. It covers all areas of natural science and can be expanded upon to suit your needs.

Have you looked at Biblioplan for Families? I used Modern America and the World with my oldest a couple of years ago and he really liked it. It is from 1850-2000, but you could just skip to the point you are at. It uses SOTW and History of US as spines. http://www.biblioplan.net/2011/04/introduction-to-year-four.html

Have you seen Ellen McHenry's The Elements yet? We just started it recently and my middle boys are enjoying it. It is a basic chemistry curriculum for ages 8-12 and can be downloaded/printed or order hard copy. Here's the description from the site: http://www.ellenjmchenrydownloads.com/The-Elements-Digital-Download-ELDD.htm

Just a couple of questions...Is your dd having problems recalling what she read or what you read to her? And do you give her time to digest it and discuss later? One of my sons used to recall information much better after having heard it, especially when listening to audio books. Another son simply cannot narrate back to me immediately after reading. It seems to be more of a thought organization issue than comprehension. He needs time to think about it.