Malenki
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I'm not looking to follow blindly anymore though, I have Ruth's 3R's, Language and Thinking and the You Can Homeschool Successfully Grades 5-8 is on it's way. I think I'm looking for a path we feel comfortable with and a clear philosophy (adopted or not) behind it to keep us going with confidence.
Not like you don't have a ton of books on hand or coming, but I'd also suggest reading Ruth Beechick's "A Biblical Home Education". Published in 2007. Our library just got it and it's fascinating; it gives an overview of Christian homeschooling that resonates in our household very well. In fact, it's the best fit we've read so far.
We're a year behind you with our eldest (1st grade) but we're switching things around quite a bit... moving more towards Beechick teaching methods, Charlotte Mason habit training, and a strong focus on the basics.
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I want classical pronunication.
Prima Latina is not classical pronunciation but that's what we've used this year with our 6.5 year old. We've really enjoyed it. He is *not* reading well; in fact, his reading isn't that great yet. He does have a huge love of words, however, and finds it fun (5-10 minutes a day). We've done it all orally and are easily on target to finish it this year. We use the Teacher's Guide and the CD this year only.
I was looking to just fill in for next year and Song School Latin that Cadam posted looks like a fun filler. I'm also considering Minumus. We're looking to continue vocab next year and then dive into something more seriously in 3rd grade.
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Haven't looked too carefully yet but we'll continue what we're doing for the most part I think.
Bible: KJV reading; memory work with Papa in the evenings; old testament readings from children's bible and discussion
Math: Rod & Staff 2
English: Phonics Pathways; Explode the Code (the last of the books); Rod & Staff 2; we may add a spelling to reinforce the phonics; copywork; dictation; he's learning cursive this year and I'm not sure we'll need a workbook for next year or not
Reading: required reading; unsure at this point where he'll be so for now I've got in mind that he will be reading something!
Literature: read-alouds from various lists (Ambleside, Sonlight, 1000 book list, etc.)
Latin: ?? we're finishing Prima Latina shortly; not sure how to proceed yet
Other language: we may add in a modern spoken language as this is his strength and he may need more time to catch up his reading skills before moving ahead with Latin
History: Truthquest AHYS II; anything else that catches our interest
Science: library books, videos, nature magazines, tons of hiking
P.E.: daily stretching & calisthenics; hiking; karate maybe ($$)
Art: free drawing time, R&S ArtPac 2 if he's interested, books from the library for art appreciation
Music: continue recorder; tons of music appreciation
Critical Thinking: not doing anything now but playing a load of board games; may get him a fun book to play with when he's in the mood
We also emphasize chores around the house and helping others. We are finished in the mornings here but often read aloud quite a bit in the afternoons (fall, winter) or go hiking or to a park (spring and summer).
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This is us too; second half of 1st grade. We've done HWT all along so we did the pre-handwriting book when he was 4.5, the kindergarten book when he was 5.5, and then the 1st grade book at 6.5. So we're using the HWT 3rd grade cursive book; we actually own the 2nd grade printing book but we may or may not come back to it!
He started joining his letters together on his own randomly (which we had to stop as it was quite interesting). He *loves* it and asks to do it first each day. He's doing fine with it, btw. He'll be 7 next month.
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Is it sci-fi or fiction? I figured it was non-fiction. Just wondering.
It's definitely non-fiction. What bizarre listings! The Dewey decimal number on it was 332.024 if that helps. It was published in 2007.
Not sure how to link yet... hmmmm (trying)... but here's the book on Amazon:
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I missed all the discussions on the old board so if this is a repeat, I apologize!
If you're looking for a quick read on frugal family finance than the book America's cheapest family gets you right on the money : your guide to living better, spending less, and cashing in on your dreams might help. It's by Steve & Annette Economides.
Our library had it and it was a super quick read. It didn't have anything new but it was a nice reminder that we're on the right track. It also spawned a good discussion with DH about our goals financially. (Always good in January at the beginning of a new year...)
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Thanks for everyone who posted! We're only early elementary with our eldest but DH likes to have the big picture in mind. I would have put writing at a much lower rung on our ladder... definitely rethinking that one!!
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And is easier than I thought! Thanks!!
Name of Catalog with homesteading/survival items in back?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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... and the back few pages are just as you describe.