We have a family of almost 5. They are young (oldest in kinder), but all close in age. We are about to get very, very busy hsing. What are your favorite curriculum for large families. I'm especially having problems settling on a language Arts and Math curriculum (I know, the two most important things!). My idea is to keep language arts and math leveled and combine science (liking apologia), history (probably SOTW next year), and art (I'm a former art teacher, so I have lots of resources here). What are your thoughts and suggestions for my upcoming years. What especially language arts and math curriculum seems to work well with a family of 4+. I'm also interested in the other subjects, these just seem to be grumping me out!

I agree. Try again in 6 months.

We are using Christian Liberty Press K. Actually, I'm using it with my 3,4,5 yr olds. They all have their own book and we are enjoying the pictures and activities--especially being able to color, etc. in their own book. I really choose it so when this year is over, they can take it to their rooms and look through it, remembering all we have done. It is a great little softbound book and it encourages scripture memory too!

Also using RS math with boys who just turned 5 & 6. I too wanted "something workbooky," if anything just to see on paper that he was "getting it" without me asking oral questions or showing me with manipulatives. I want to see them do some traditional math work too. In early november, I ordered singapore earlybird for my 5yo and horizons k for my 6yo. So far with singapore, I wish I would have ordered the textbook instead of the workbook. I can see the difference in the way math is taught from RS math. Singapore teaches something, then goes on to the next concept. Now for Horizons, my 6yo is flying throught the first book. It really is just reinforcing what we have been learning and showing me "hey, he knows this, and this, and this." Horizons is more spiral and doesn't challenge but reinforces right now, since we are furthur in the year with RS. I am still courious about Math Mammoth, and it is quite inexpensive, especially the electronic version and I have heard others say they liked how it lined up with RS. Another consideration someone touched on above is going through a workbook that lines up with your state or national standards so know where you stand on them with your kids. Hope this helps. I am pretty new to homeschool, but have done so much research, (too much maybe?) and feel like my choices are overwhelming. I am coming around to realizing the reality that we have only so much time in the day. Lord help me become better!