[Third grade 2017-2018 planning thread]

As of right now we are using for 3rd-

 

Grammar- beginning wisely rod and staff

 

Penmanship- the rest of the our A Reason for Handwriting Transition ( cursive) and. Copy work or dictation as part of penmanship too.

 

Spelling- Abeka 3rd grade spelling I think

 

Math- first 1/2-3/4 of Saxon 54 2nd edition going at our own pace

 

Literature- working on story of the world volume 2 & some of volume 3 since we started a year late- we'll go through everything a little faster.

 

Science- all the sciences with a slight emphasis on the human body and electricity this year.

 

History- story of the world volume 2 & 3 whatever we can get through of volume 2.

 

Language- Spanish with Rosetta Stone and some picture word flash cards.

 

Art- 4 picture studies with artists from the time period were studying- not sure who yet.

 

Music- Hymns and classic music from the time period studying ( haven't figure this out yet!)

 

Poetry- 8 selections from Poetry For Kids to Learn By Heart

- Also memorizing bible verses

 

My 1st grader will tag along for everything except: grammar- First Lanuage Lessons 1, spelling- Abeka spelling 1, Math- Abeka Math 1, Phonics- Abeka's Handbook for reading and 1st 4 phonics readers, penmanship- the rest of Abeka's kindergarten writing with phonics, then the 1st half of the A reason for writing transition book and copy work.

[FYI: Rod & Staff ABC workbooks -- skill list]

I just ordered the 2-3 preschool books and the abc series of 7 books today for my son who just turned 3 last month. I think the first set of books will be really easy, but I wanted him to have something to do this summer since he is so into work books right now. I found the list really helpful, especially since I think some of the later on books will be too advanced, so its nice to know now so I can be prepared!