momtolgd Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'd love to see what others are doing/planning for their 2nd graders! Here is what we are planning for the fall for my dd who will turn 7 in October. Math: CLE, finish 100 level, then onto 200 Spelling/Phonics: Explode the Code finish book 4, then 5, 6, 7 Grammar: Growing with Grammar 2 Writing: Writing With Ease 2 Handwriting: Queen Pictures in Cursive books Logic: Primarily Logic, and Logic Safari 1 Latin: The Great Latin Adventure book 1 (vocabulary and pardigms only, and just because she wants to do Latin!) History: SOTW 2, and possibly read alouds from TQ AHYS 1 Science: A Child's Geography in the fall, Home Science Adventures magnetism kit in the spring (or vice versa) Music: Recorder and/or Alfred's piano books Memorization: IEW's Developing Linguistic Patterns Through Poetry Memorization Homeschool Co-op classes PE: Basketball Bible/Reading: Day by Day Begin-to-Read Bible 4H Cloverbuds in the Spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 DD (7yo) 2nd grade next year... Math- RightStart Level C Reading- "Guided Reading" lessons & practice Language Arts - Language Smarts C Writing - Beginning Writing Lab Spelling-AAS Level 1 Science- Developing Critical Thinking through Science (Book 2) - with siblings History- A Child's History of the World - with siblings Spanish - Rosetta Stone Music- Piano or voice lessons Electives - Art & PE class through Co-op, Typing Instructor, PSIA, Soccer, Tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'll play! My 2nd grader will be 7 in October - so he's borderline. Here's what we have planned... Math- Horizon 2 Reading- CLE 2 and LOADS of books Language Arts - CLE 2 Spanish - CLE level 2 Music- Piano lessons History/Bible/Science - MFW ECC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TundraAcademy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 DS 7yo Math: Math Mammoth 2 Writing: WWE 2 Grammar: Growing With Grammar 2 Spelling: Flash Kids (Harcourt) Spelling Skills 2/3 Reading: Sonlight 2 book list Latin: Prima Latina Logic: Lollipop Logic, Dandylion, Building Thinking Skills (occassionally) Science: BJU Science 2 Bible: Memoria Press Christian Studies I History: History Odyssey Modern Hx (w/older brother), but using easier texts/picture books I'm also hoping to do Spanish, Typing, Art, and a Composer Study as unit studies. I'll be using Rosetta Stone, Typing Instructor for Kids, Artistic Pursuits, and Classical Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 DD age 7.5 (turns 8 in Nov) Math: CLE math Finish 100, along with MUS Alpha and Beta, not sure if we'll go on to CLE 200 or just stick with MUS. LA: CLE finish Learn to read and LA 2, not sure where we'll go from there Spelling: All about Spelling finish book 1 Reading: Library Science: Sonlight Science 2 History: History Odyssey Early Modern Times level 1 with older brother. Foreign Language: The Complete Book of Spanish Art: Artistic Pursuits k-3 book 1 Music: Pianamals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Math: Saxon 3; then Singapore Level 3, CWP 3, IP 3 Grammar: R&S Level 2, Royal Fireworks Press Aesop's Fables , and occasionally PLL Spelling: SWR, Wise Guide ~ Section M, AAS - Level 3 Writing: WWE 2 or CW Primer ~ Autumn Science: undecided History: A Child's History of the World (Hillyer); A Little History of the World (Gombrich); Famous Men of Rome (Memoria Press) Others: Explode the Code 7,8; Rosetta Stone ~ Spanish Edited June 4, 2009 by fractalgal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Here's what my DDS7 is doing for 2009-2010 Probably How to Teach Spelling (undecided at this point) FLL2; moving to FLL3 WWE1; moving to WWE2 Saxon 3 Zaner-Bloser Cursive Reading great books SOTW 3; moving to SOTW 4 (w/Biblioplan) Nature study for science Making my own music curriculum covering modern music/musicians Art-undecided still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 WOW, that first list looks intimidating to me! I am not starting logic or latin until next year (3rd grade) so I am overwhelmed just thinking about it! Here are our 2nd grade plans for fall: Math: Rod and Staff grade 3 English: Rod and Staff grade 2 Handwriting: Rod and Staff grade 2 & copywork & dictation Phonics: Rod and Staff grade 2 History: SOTW vol.2 & A.G. Science: WTM Astronomy & Earth Science (I have the 2 Usborne Encyclopedias and Rod and Staff Patterns of Nature and a teacher workbook from teacher store. Will check out Mudpies to Magnets from the library and other experiment books that I like.) Music: Rod and Staff grade 2 & What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know Art: What Your 2nd grader Needs to Know & SOTW 2 suggestions Co-OP on Fridays. Hoping for P.E. or dance and whatever else looks fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) We school year around so this is what my 7 year old is doing right now- Reading: She chooses any book she would like to read (she's working through the Magic Tree House series right now) and reads on her bed for a half hour before school every morning. Bible: I Read -aloud the International Children's Bible Math: MUS Alpha Writing: Every other Monday I draw a shape in her note book. She then draws a picture using the shape as a starting point (this helps her imagination to get going). On the next page she writes a story about her picture. I don't require Grammar and Spelling to be correct in this. I just want her to get her thoughts on paper. Spelling: Even though I don't require good spelling in her creative writing story, I do take her spelling list from the words she misspells in it. For that week and the next she writes these words, writes sentences for them, and looks them up in the Dictionary. It is great to see her improved spelling in her stories. Grammar: R&S English 2 (not on Creative Writing day) Copy work: Whatever I feel like have her do, usually a verse or poems. History: While we take a break from SL (so that the girls can do Core 1 together). I have 30 of the Value Tales books. We are learning about 1 person a week. This week is -Ludwig van Beethoven. Science: CL Nature Readers Memorization: Awana Art: once a week- Come Look With Me, draw (Edit) Lots of Read-Alouds from the library (at night, before bed). Edited June 4, 2009 by coralloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greatkids Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My upcoming 2nd grader wil turn 7 in October, so is on the young side as well. We are doing: Art: Artistic Pursuits Geography: GTG with trail guides, and cdrom games History: WP AS 1 WWE 2 and FLL 2 moving to 3 mid year probably Science: Noeo chem and nature study Math: Singapore 2a and b Reading: He is way beyond phonics, so we'll just read books and use BJU Booklinks for comprehension Copywork, writing letters, and learning cursive Rosetta Stone Spanish.. loosely for now PE: Swimming and pe classes at the Y and co op Music: co-op I think that's it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 WOW, that first list looks intimidating to me! I am not starting logic or latin until next year (3rd grade) so I am overwhelmed just thinking about it! Latin will be just vocabulary words taken from GLA (because I will be using that with my 4th grader)...and only because she loves latin vocabulary. We are doing Song School Latin now and she really enjoys it, but she's not ready for any formal Latin study with grammar included in it. So we will just do some flash cards and games with the vocabulary words. We haven't done any logic yet, and I originally thought I'd just introduce it to my upcoming 4th grader in the fall, but both of my kids like the looks of the Dandylion books. So once again, big brother is doing it so she just *HAS* to do it too...she is just like that! So I'm planning it, and seeing how it goes. Likewise, everything except the Language Arts subjects and Math will be done with her older brother...so some of it is including her because she insists on it! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Bible- Memorization and Bible reading Math- RS over summer, next year Singapore 1B review, then 2A and 2B, supplemented w/ Miquon and MEP Reading- Animal books, her science, some of history Language Arts - FLL, either WWE or CW Primer, mad libs Spelling- Our own program based on rules and the words she misspells, maybe more intensive and book based if we find a spelling bee Science- Animals from books at library, continue RS4K chemistry (1/2 done this year) History- TOG Y2 or CC Year 1 Spanish - Continue our 3 books, hopefully find some native speakers, there should be more opportunities in Los Angeles than here in Arkansas! Latin - CC or one of the 5 or 6 Latin programs I own (all but 1 purchased before kids, I have been a curriculum junkie forever!) Music- Piano (hopefully not me depending on price in LA.) Electives - Bird Watching, Swimming lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Math: Horizons 2, Singapore 2A & 2B History: TOG Year 4 Latin: Latina Christiana I and Minimus Language Arts: Antique readers with grammar, spelling, copy work, dictation. Literature from TOG. Memoria Press cursive Writing: Writing Aids Devotions: Training Hearts, Teaching Minds Science: read books (delight directed), invention notebook (TOG), maybe some physics (unit study) Memory: Living Memory & TOG Various co-op classes. Edited June 4, 2009 by Karenciavo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I just meant intimidating to me.. because I haven't even begun to look at or research for those!! I hope it didn't seem like I meant intimidating to your 2nd grader! :001_smile: I hope you guys have a great year~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We just finished second grade! We did the following: WinterPromise LA2 WinterPromise Amer Story 1 WinterPromise World Around Me science Bob Jones University Math 2 God Made Music 2 Usborne First Book of Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4boys Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are just getting ready to start Gr. 2 in about a month. Here are our plans, a few of which we have already started: Math: Math Mammoth 2 History: Story of the Ancient World and a few extra books, Canada My Country Language Arts: ETC 5-8, HWT Printing Power Writing: WWE 1 but now I'm considering 2... Bible: Studying God's Word C, Bible verse memorization Science: R&S Patterns of Nature, plus science-y read-alouds Music: learning hymns, continuing piano lessons with Music for Little Mozarts Reading: Pathway and R&S readers, CLP nature reader, lots of read-alouds and independent books Art: continuing project day for Friday mornings (art, crafts, etc.) I hope I didn't forget anything. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 For my 2nd grader is: Math: MUS/Simply Numbers Spelling: R&S Spelling 2 AO yr.1 Living Memory work Song School Latin (with workbook) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 This year we did... History/Lit...TOG Y2 U1-2 Math...RS level B to C Grammar...GWG Level 2 Spelling...Phonetic Zoo Level A (just started) Science...Picked what we wanted from NOEO Biology 1 and did various units/lapbooks from homeschoolshare.com Writing...WWE Level 2 and started IEW SWI A Music Appreciation...Themes to Remember Latin...Song School Latin Other...ETC, Dictionary Skills Workbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Math: finish Abeka Arithmetic 1, move on to 2 Spelling/Phonics: How to Teach Spelling with How to Spell book 1, move on to 2 Grammar: continue FLL? Writing: Writing With Ease 1, 2 Handwriting: switching from Getty-Dubay to Zaner Bloser; start cursive Logic: NONE Latin: NONE History: book basket from my planning SOTW 2, some more Cultures and Creatures, Native American Unit Study Science: Shoot and Sprout, Buzz and Bite, Cultures and Creatures Music: Looking into Calvert Memorization: No Plans, but there is some in FLL PE: We might sign up for ballet and/or soccer Reading: Accelerated Achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflower_Mama Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 math u see alpha apologia astronomy truthquest american history 1 for younger usborne art for children internet linked classical kids cds leading little ones to god mcruffy modern handwriting rod and staff english 2 and spelling 2 rod and staff health lots of great books to read beginning german Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We're debating about whether to homeschool our youngest or send her back to school next year. If we keep her home, here's what we're likely going to use: Grammar: First Language Lessons 1-2 Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears My Printing Book Phonics: Alpha Phonics & Explode the Code 1-2-3 History: A Child's History of the World Science: Singapore Start Up Science Math: Math-U-See Alpha & Singapore Math 1 Art: Artistic Pursuits K-3 Book 1 PE: Swimming & Little League Baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 math: Singapore 2 grammar/writing: BJU 3 writing: Writing With Ease 2 spelling: Spelling Workout B cursive: HWT Cursive Handwriting history, reading, Bible, poetry: HOD Bigger Hearts science: HOD Bigger Hearts, BJU 4, Apologia Astronomy Spanish: co-op class art: undecided music: choir/drama through church phys. ed.: swimming, tennis, skiing I think that's it. We're not starting Latin until 3rd grade. She might also take an American Girls history class at co-op. We're heavy in science because they can't get enough, HOD will be done together at home, BJU is with another family, and Astronomy is reading at home, activities/labs at co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 2nd grade for next year: Grammar: Rod and Staff English 2 Phonics: SWR Math: Rod and Staff Math 2/Singapore 1b Lapbooks some child-led some tied into studies Alternated monthly: Geography: My Father's World (Rod and Staff) Nature Studies: Patterns of Nature Rod and Staff Health and Manners 2 It is a good lineup for us and we have already started working on the material.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My 2nd grader will be doing: Heart of Dakota's "Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory" Grammar: written into the manual Math: Singapore Math 2A & 2B Beginner Reader books Handwriting: Italic: Beautiful Handwriting for Children by Penny Gardner History: CLP American Pioneers and Patriots, Story of the Pilgrims, Boys & Girls of Colonial Days Science: CLP God's Wonderful Works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are homeschooling 4 next year so much will be done together. Grammar: R&S 2 Spelling: Spelling Power Writing: Handwriting Program for Cursive Writing Left Handed Math: Math on the Level Science: Biology - classification, plants, animals, human body History: Ancients Reading: Library following the Ancients and Biology interests Music: violin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Click on the '09-'10 Curricula in my sig, and then "2nd grade," to see what my 2nd grader will do next year (starting in August). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Math: Horizons Math, grade 2 Spelling/Phonics: Explode the Code book 4, 5, & 6. I also think I'll do All About Spelling. I think he's dyslexic like his dad and brother, so I'm hitting all this early and often. Grammar: First Language Lessons, 2 Writing: Writing With Ease 2 Handwriting: HWOT Cursive Latin: Song School Latin History: TOG Year 3. We'll also work on the Veritas Press cards Science: BJU Science 2 Music: Piano lessons Memorization: Awana, IEW's Developing Linguistic Patterns Through Poetry Memorization Art: Developing Motor Skills in Art (R&S) PE: Homeschool Jumprope team, soccer, swimming, and golf with Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My rising 1st and 2nd graders are combined in most areas, so we're using: FLL 1&2 together (we're about 1/5th of the way through right now) WWE 1 for my 1st grader, 2 for my 2nd grader ETC 3-? (we've gotten a little lazy with that) Spectrum Spelling, second half of 1 and beginning 2 for 1st grader, 2 for 2nd grader Calvert Math (1 and 3) Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, along with lots of library books Finish SOTW 1 (hopefully over the summer), and SOTW 2 Music and Art are still mostly random. The girls would like to start music lessons. Reading books, reading books, and reading books A few odds and ends from The Critical Thinking Company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Math: Singapore Primary Math 2A/2B, Rightstart games Reading: selections from middle ages history a la TWTM, selections from SL, Ambleside year 2 Spelling: AAS finish level 2, and continue on History: SOTW2 with AG Science: REAL earth science, although I approach it with some trepidation. We tend to be more unschooly for science. I also have A Child's Geography vol. 1 which goes along well with the earth science. Handwriting: quickly go through HWT second grade printing book and plan to start cursive mid-way through the year Writing: WWE level 2 with workbook Grammar: FLL2, also getting Evan Moor daily paragraph editing to supplement with Music: start piano lessons, composer study Art: continue with Artistic Pursuits and ad lib. , picture study a la Ambleside Language: will try again with Spanish and am considering Rosetta Stone, vs. using what we already have, which isn't getting done. Memory: continue with Bible selections and IEW's poetry program Bible: continue reading through Vos and also the Bible; lots and lots of prayer; Bennett's Book of Virtues for character stories from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We school year round, but will be official 2nd grade in August/September. Math: Saxon 3, Calculadders Phonics: MCP Phonics B Writing: WWE 2 (we are doing 1 now still) Grammar: a combo of FLL and R&S 2 History: History Odyssey Middle Ages Level 1 Spelling: SWO B Latin: Prima Latina (2nd half)...main lesson at our co-op, review at home Science: RS4K Chemistry Pre-Level 1...labs done at co-op Music: Piano lessons, bell choir at co-op Art: weekly at co-op Geography: a super light version of GTG Religion: Faith & Life 2, St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism My schedule is mostly set in stone. But I'll be perusing literature and religion materials at the IHM Conference next week. Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I sometimes forget I have a 2nd grader. Here's my plan for next school year for my little guy: Artpac 2 R&S Grammar, Reading, & Spelling 2 R&S Math 3 R&S Music 2 Phonics 4 Piano LLB Chemistry SOTW Vol III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I am afterschooling my now-first grade son (who turned 8 last month). I pretty much followed WTM, and this is my plan for 2nd: Math: R&S 3 (still undecided though) Grammer: FLL2 Writing: WWE2 Reading: books listed in Sonlight2 History: SOTW2 and AG, plus literature from middle ages Science: Astronomy and Earth Science per WTM Geography: world geography (focusing on physical geography, capitals, where countries are located) Art/music/PE: hope to get involved with local HS groups Unsure for spelling/phonics. My son was adopted from Kazakhstan when he was 4, and has some speech/language issues as well as borderline low phonological awareness (our PS doesn't teach phonics). He is going to an intensive phonological awareness program for 6 weeks this summer - we'll have to evaluate after that. Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Here's our plan for 2nd grade dd (who will be 8 in Sept): Math: Singapore 2B/3A, incl. CWP 2 and IP 2B Grammar: Growing with Grammar 2, supplemented here and there with FLL2 Writing: WWE 2 Poetry: Linguistic Dev't Through Poetry Memorization Spelling: Spelling Workout C or D (can't decide) Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots 4 Penmanship: Queen's Pictures in Cursive Reading: Elson Reader 3 or 4 (can't decide) Science: R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life (with 1st gr. sister) RS4K pre-level Biology (text only for supplement) History: Finish Mosaic History/SOTW 1 (with 1st gr. sister) French: Ecoutez, Parlez Books 3 and 4 Piano: Pianimals Music Appreciation: Continue Themes to Remember P.E.: Ballet and Swimming Edited June 4, 2009 by amsunshine forgot cursive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Five in a Row Saxon 2 math Phonics Pathways Draw Write Now Edited June 4, 2009 by freeindeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxMama Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Complete MFW 1 then start MFW Adventures MUS Beta Song School Latin Primary Language Lessons when start Adventures IEW Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization All About Spelling Literature selections from AO-Year 2 & LCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Oh Gee...i can't believe I am saying this but here goes.... We are using CLE across the board for Bible, Math, Reading, LA, Social Studies and Science. My little guys will do CLE 1 for the Bible, SS and Science and grade level for Math and Science. I also plan to continue with Ambleside Online Year 1 for all of our read alouds, art, poetry, music etc. I am working full time now, and need a real git it done plan...so I can have some fun sometimes with my kids. With CLE, I can work next to my kids (I work from home) and my bigger ones have no problem helping my little ones. We have been using AO Year one at bedtime for the past quarter and we are moving along nicely that way. OY VEY...I have certainly changes gears this year... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 DS 7yo Math: Math Mammoth 2 Writing: WWE 2 Grammar: Growing With Grammar 2 Spelling: Flash Kids (Harcourt) Spelling Skills 2/3 Reading: Sonlight 2 book list Latin: Prima Latina Logic: Lollipop Logic, Dandylion, Building Thinking Skills (occassionally) Science: BJU Science 2 Bible: Memoria Press Christian Studies I History: History Odyssey Modern Hx (w/older brother), but using easier texts/picture books I'm also hoping to do Spanish, Typing, Art, and a Composer Study as unit studies. I'll be using Rosetta Stone, Typing Instructor for Kids, Artistic Pursuits, and Classical Kids Wendy, Just a warning about MP's Christian Studies I. My dd, who admittedly is not the best at reading comp., had a very tough time with this in 3rd grade. Plus CSII was even tougher in 4th. I don't know if it is maturity, the New Testament or both but this year is the first she didn't routinely miss 70% of the comp ?s and flunk the tests. She's a smart cookie, but this was hard. It definately helps if you do all of the teaching helps. In the words of Mark Lowry, "I'm just tryin' to be a blessing." :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlee Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'm a brand-new homeschooler, never even thought about doing this three months ago but now here I am, even fresh from a homeschooling conference (ICHE, for any Illinois folks out there) with armloads of curriculum. My eldest turns 7 in July and we are turning to homeschooling in part because we are dismayed by how little he's learned in 1st grade in public school. Here is my tentative list: Math: Math-U-See (Alpha), supplemented with Singapore IB, Right Start games, Calculadders Language Arts: Classical Writing Primer, FLL; Spelling Power Handwriting: New American Cursive History, Geography, Science, Bible: My Father's World (Adventures) Language: Prima Latina; weekly Chinese school Music: piano lessons; occasional composer studies Weekly co-op classes in art, computers, gym Hoping there will be plenty of time for reading lots of living books and also to play and enjoy being a kid! I'm loving these boards, they are becoming a lifeline for me! **** HLee in Illinois Married to DH 13+ years Mom to DS (almost 7), DS (4), and another DS (21 mos.) http://rowancourt.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Here's our line up (I think that it's set ;))... Math: Singapore Math Language Arts: WWE, Word Attack, English for the Thoughtful Child (or maybe KISS grammar) Science: Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage (Elemental Science) History: Story of the World 2 Historical Literature: from mainlesson.com (such Stories from Beowulf & Chaucer) Poetry: from Ambleside Online Artist/Composer Study: I will put this together Shakespeare Study: from Lamb's Tales & continuing Chinese language studies Whew, that seems like alot when you write it all down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Math: Horizons 2 LA: grammar, mechanics, handwriting all through copywork; spelling science: whatever she wants lots of reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'm not 100% sure,but I think we are using... Math Horizons 2 or 3, calculadders Reading MCP Phonics, Sonlight Readers, Phonics Pathways(fluency) Grammar Growing with Grammar 2 Spelling Spelling Workout B & C Science Singapore History Winterpromise American Story 1 Writing Writing with Ease 2 PE Baseball, YMCA Swim & Gym Music Drum lessons, church choir For Fun Lego Education & Logic puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winoelle Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Still up in the air re: language arts, but here is what is decided on: Math: Singapore Standards 2A/2B, Miquon where needed History: History Odyssey Level 1 Middle Ages Science: WP Animal Habitats, along with some extra Biology work Then....either we will do the LA from WP, or I will put together my own using ETC, AAS, and maybe WWE, plus readers she enjoys. Noelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Math: finish Abeka Arithmetic 1, move on to 2 Spelling/Phonics: How to Teach Spelling with How to Spell book 1, move on to 2 Grammar: continue FLL? Writing: Writing With Ease 1, 2 Handwriting: switching from Getty-Dubay to Zaner Bloser; start cursive Logic: NONE Latin: NONE History: book basket from my planning SOTW 2, some more Cultures and Creatures, Native American Unit Study Science: Shoot and Sprout, Buzz and Bite, Cultures and Creatures Music: Looking into Calvert Memorization: No Plans, but there is some in FLL PE: We might sign up for ballet and/or soccer Reading: Accelerated Achievement We are already switching reading to SL 2 intermediate readers. I just ordered Children's Miracle Music (character building) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 DS will be 8 in December. So we are a little older. LA......MOVING FROM OPGTR TO SING SPELL READ WRITE (got about half way through opgtr and have to give the book back to the charter school) We will write fun sentences using words we have learned....... We will write sentences mommy chooses to dictate to him.....throw in the basics of punctuation, capital letters etc. Probably spelling tests this year based on the words we are learning. Read books aloud to him (hopefully Sonlight selections)and then he can read to mommy........ MATH.....MUS finish alpha. we are working on subtraction then we will just move along into beta when we get there. SCIENCE....Co-op class will be doing Apologia Land Animals and we will read and explore anything that sounds fun. He just loves to play in the dirt outside and harass the cats. HISTORY.......Prairie Primer at Co-op class. Read the books during the week and do projects and discuss once a week a co-op. Other than that we will just read books about fun people that are interesting. Presidents, scientists etc. I have dd 14 and dd 12 who need to share mommy so he's getting the layed back approach until 3-4th grade. Just LA and Math as my priority. Everything else will come. Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Math: Sing 2, plus enrichment games Reading: SWR and practice, practice, practice LA: GWG 1/2, Mad libs, SWR Handwriting: Z-B fontsOnline (put in your science and history words!) Sci: R.E.A.L and the spines for 2nd grade from WTM, plus a 2 week trip through the deserty West to see geological and archeological wonders History: SOTW but mostly readalouds and lots of art of the time period Latin: will begin Minimus once we are well started on Math and GWG Music: con't lots of classical CDs, piano, Getting to know the World's great Musicians. Art: Artistic Pursuits con't, What makes a X an X, Getting to Know the Worlds great Artists P.E. Coop Gym two days a week, plus 2+ hours/day wearing Papa out Edited June 24, 2009 by kalanamak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyP Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 We are year round schoolers, so 2nd grade starts next week! Bible: Studying God's Word B Math: Horizons 2 Reading: McGuffey's 3rd Eclectic Reader, Additional Reading from SOTW Handwriting: HWT Printing Power History: Finish up SOTW 1, then SOTW 2 Science: Apologia Astronomy Languages: Hey! Andrew! Greek Level 2 & Latin's Not So Tough Level 1 (these are his favorite) Grammar: Finishing up FLL 1-2 Spelling: Spelling Workout B Music: Piano lessons, listening to Classic for Kids Art: Alternating projects with appreciation studies put together by me Writing: Writing Strands 2 (planned, but I haven't seen it yet so I'm not sure) Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura W. Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Here is what my 7 yo ds will be doing for 2nd grade. Bible: Wonder Devotional Book, Betty Lukens Bible Stories/Felts Math: Time4Learning, supplemented with parts of RightStart B Language Arts: Time4Learning, supplemented with Happy Phonics and easy readers, Italic Handwriting C FIAR Biblioplan Year 2 (using SOTW as the spine) foreign language via the immersion method Blessings, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Math: MathQuest 2 English: Scaredy Cat Reading System level 3, ETC, R&S 2 (orally), maybe add in some writing/copywork mid-year? History: Canada's First Nations of Long Ago, SOTW 2 Science: Animals study; Solids, Liquids & Gas; Air, Water & Soil Bible: Child's Story Bible by Vos Art: Artistic Pursuits Edited June 24, 2009 by KathyBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Math: Abeka 2 for memorization, Montessori methods for advanced maths. Spelling/Phonics: ACE Word Building 2 Grammar: First Language Lessons Writing: Whatever he comes up with Handwriting: HWT 1 and 2 Logic: None Art and Music: Handleonthehearts Latin: None History: A meshed version of the medievals from WP HIH and SL Core 2, with some HO thrown in. Science: College Biology (seriously) Memorization: None at this time PE: Soccer Bible/Religion: Children's Bible Reader (Orthodox version) along with some craft books on Orthodoxy and some catechetical materials Reading: Sl Readers 2 Regular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 For my dd who just turned 8 HOD Beyond for history, Bible, poetry, science, art, geography MUS Beta HWT finish up our last book and begin cursive WWE 1(already working on it), then WWE 2 start AAS level 1 more OPGTR PE, swimming, bike riding, etc Music Ace Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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