KristineIN Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We'll be doing MFW Rome to Reformation, I'll still be using Mammoth Math for my boys & probably Saxon 6/5 for dd. I really need to try & save money, so I might just use KISS grammar (anyone use it?) for grammar. I am using Considering God's Creation for science. Also Bible Study Guide for All Ages is what else I'm looking at. I know there's stuff I'm missing, but this is just my "start" What do you have planned so far? Kristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm getting everything together now. I'll have a first grader and a fourth grader next year. My first grader will be using MFW First Grade with MUS, Explode the Code, and Handwriting Without Tears. His science will focus on nature study and biology. My fourth grader will continue with MUS and Rod & Staff for Spelling and English. He will also be using The Mystery of History vol. 1 combined with Sonlight. Right now, I'm planning to use Sonlight's Science 3 - Intro. to Biology with him. But, I am going to pick up a copy of Christian Kids Explore Biology and see what I think about that. It is published by the same company as MOH and looks similiar in set-up. If I get the energy, I'm going to try to combine CKEB with SL to add a stronger Christian perspective. I really like the way the format of MOH and if CKEB is as much like it as I think it's going to be, it's going to be so much easier to implement and I can include my first grader in with it. He will continue with Prima Latina. I'm really looking forward to next year. MOH has gotten me very eager to start early but we do have some other things we need to finish up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We'll be doing MFW Rome to Reformation, I'll still be using Mammoth Math for my boys & probably Saxon 6/5 for dd. I really need to try & save money, so I might just use KISS grammar (anyone use it?) for grammar. I am using Considering God's Creation for science. Also Bible Study Guide for All Ages is what else I'm looking at. I know there's stuff I'm missing, but this is just my "start" What do you have planned so far? Kristine Um, that would be a no. I'm still getting a a groove for this year :eek:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yes, I think I have everything figured out! I will have a 2nd and 5th grader next year (just one year ahead of you, Donna!). I'm thinking of putting my 4th grader in Teaching Textbooks 5 next year (she's finishing up MUS Gamma right now). My 2nd grader is going to be starting Horizons, since he needs more variety and color than MUS. Both will be doing Sonlight Core 3 (we have LOVED Core 2 this year!) and Apologia Botany. Dd will continue with LLATL Orange (started it late) and ds will start LLATL Red. We use HWT for handwriting. OH--and dd will continue with Typing Instructor for Kids. I think that's about it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Not totally sure yet -- still pondering lots of things & making a list of items I'd like to see at the hs curriculum fair that's coming up.... Next year, we'll be doing 5th & 2nd. So far... Math: MUS for both Grammar: GWG for oldest; may use it w/ younger too (I'm trying FLL w/ him this year but it doesn't seem to be a great fit w/ him) Handwriting: copywork/dictation for my oldest (she is finishing HWT's 5th grade/cursive book now); HWT w/ younger Composition/Writing: still pondering -- considering IEW, maybe Classical Writing (Aesop B or Homer???), maybe Writing Tales -- sigh, I just don't know but it is something we need to address; younger is a natural storyteller, so I'll just work on narrations w/ him Spelling: Sequential Spelling, probably Reading: Just read & discuss, at this age/stage -- no real formal plans for this as far as a curriculum goes. Both of my kids are avid & strong readers. History: SOTW 1 w/ both, adding in more for older student Science: Not sure yet -- I've been looking over the WTM recs again, but I'm not a science person & I don't want to do it all myself. This is something were I so would appreciate an open & go curriculum. Art/Music: Seriously considering Handle on the Arts. Languages: Older takes outside, weekly Dutch class, so we'll continue that next year too. Maybe for younger. Also, I want to get back on track w/ Latin, so I'll probably get Lively Latin (to go along w/ our roots study that we're already doing w/ English from the Roots Up). Also considering adding Spanish too. Still looking at curriculum options for that. Logic: Plan to implement for 5th grader a la WTM recs. Also, we try to do pencil puzzles, mind benders, and such (all of us) as a fun thing along w/ lunch a few times a week. Geography: Trail Guide; we're already using this at our own (slow) pace, taking lots of time to find supplemental books, some short projects, etc.... So, we'll just continue. Whenever we finish world, we'll move on to the US geography book. PE/Physical Activity: Older does horse-riding & may end up working/helping out at the stables some beginning in the fall. Not sure for younger as he's not as interested in things like this. They both spend lots of time outside playing, though. Would like to add in a very light 'health' text of some sort. We also do quite a few field trips during the year. If the opportunity presents itself, we sometimes do art workshops or other (fairly short-term) classes. I would also like to implement some longer-term projects for my 5th grader too, but I'm not sure where I'm going w/ that. Maybe pick 4 bigger projects through the year (perhaps one tied to history, one tied to science, one to art/music, and one to languages) that would require research (which I could help teach her how to start, how to organize, etc...), a paper of some sort, a visual presentation of some sort (poster or artwork), and ???? Yikes. That seems like a lot when I type it all out! I think I'll need a lot of diet coke & chocolate to get through the year, lol. In fact, I may need some now, just pondering all this. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yes, I think I have next year mostly planned out: 7th grader: R&S Artpac 7 R&S Grammar 7 R&S Spelling 7 R&S Math 8 New Testament Greek for Beginners Wheelock's IA and/or Lingua Latina (still thinking about this one) Omnibus I (covers history, literature, & Bible) CW Homer B & Beg Poetry B He likes science, so I'm going to get Zoology III, but I'm not sure if I'm going to schedule it or just let him read on his own. I'm leaning toward the latter. 6th Grader: R&S Artpac 6 R&S Bible 6 R&S Grammar 6 R&S Spelling 6 R&S Math 6 New Testament Greek for Beginners Wheelock's IA and/or Lingua Latina (still thinking about this one) Streams of Civilization (Middle Ages) Zoology I & II CW Homer B & Beg Poetry B 1st grader: R&S Artpac 1 R&S Reading 1 R&S Math 2 R&S Music 1 R&S Patterns of Nature SOTW II (Middle Ages) FLL For Laura in China: We do PE as a family in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We have our plans made and I am slowly collecting the materials. I am trying to save some money by browsing the swap board and sales then I will just pick up the rest by June. We will have K5, 5, and 6 here. Here's our list: K5 RS math A OPGTR copywork but not sure what yet lots of read alouds to cover other subject areas 5th RS math E Lively Latin WT 2 VP middle ages and lit guides informal science 6th Latin in the Christian Trivium RS Geometry and VT Algebra Homer A Elementary Greek 1 VP middle ages and lit guides informal science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Well, I have it *mostly* planned out. We'll be doing 4th grade. Historical Overview US History -- begining with Age of Exploration History We've had such a magnificent time reading our way through history so far that we're not willing to give that up. However, we want to add a spine for US History. I'm looking at two different spines and trying to decide. I may even use the DYOCC suggestions/lesson plans. So, we have a spine and oodles and oddles of literature and projects. I LOVE history! Religion Still using Sacred Scripture, of course! Still using St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism Adding Bible History Still reading various lives and histories of the saints -- changing focus to those associated with our historical overview (plus others, naturally!) Latin Still using Latin for Children Still going to Latin Chant class Still using various Latin readers we enjoy Math Still going with Singapore Grammar When we moved into 4th grade English in January, I let my scholar choose Shurley English. I like it b/c it is an intensive English program and I feel she's getting a very sound education in English Grammar. She likes it for the jingles and the games/activities. On the other hand, it lacks, utterly lacks, any kind of beauty. I know, I know . . . and yet that is very important to us. We'll finish up the fourth grade book somewhere around Christmas and I'll decide then if we'll go back or stay with Shurley again. Writing I'll be leading an IEW/guided reading workshop next year. Well, I'll be offering it (free but you byom) anyway. The plan is start out with recess/lunch, then IEW, break, book club type discussion of the literature we're reading for US History, activity corresponding to the book/discussion. This year I'm leading a book club but it's just good literature in general. Next year it will be connected to History. Literature see above Science Undecided -- I'd love something that would dove-tail with our History but I don't know . . . we'll just have to see. I'd love any ideas! Music Continue Violin lessons Period music re our historical overview P.E. Continue Tae Kwon Do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraDumas Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yes for first grader, No for 5yo preschooler- First Grader - Covenant Home First Grade, Hey Andrew Levels 1 and 2 and Discovering Great Artists 5yo Preschooler (could be ready for some reading)- Can't decide between CHC pre-K, MFW K, or Horizons Pre-K. Ruled out LHTH, Abeka K4, and several other preschool/gentle K programs though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 3rd Grade Curricula Bible - Explorer's Bible Study, Discovery: Genesis Math - Horizons 3 (continuing) Phonics/Spelling- Explode the Code: Book 7 & 8 then start Simply Spelling Primary Language Lessons by Lingua Mater (Continuing- includes picture study, narrations, dictation, grammar, punctuation, usage, copywork, etc.) Writing- Writing Tales 1 Écoutez, Parlez! French Oral Program, continuing History/Geography/Literature - Tapestry of Grace Year 3 Redesign Science Building Critical Thinking Skills Level 1 (might wait until January) Art- Drawing with Children I will sit down and prepare a plan of attack probably after we move in June (we're 90% sure we're moving). Our 3rd grade (and preschool for 4yo) will start in September so we have time. This is a HUGE change from a year ago when I was already busy creating lesson plans for 2nd grade at this time while working on 1st grade, I feel I've found better products and goals to suit us. Gotta love growth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 12th: BJU pre-calc Apologia Advanced Chemistry Writing at the CC Literature-assigned various books Intro to Criminal Justice at the CC SOS Spanish II 10th: Saxon Algebra II BJU Chemistry IEW SWI C BJU Writing & Grammar 10 Notgrass Exploring World History & Literature SOS SPanish II Henle II CAP 8th: BJU Pre-Algebra BJU Earth & Space Science BJU Writing & Grammar 8 & TOG writing Apples Daily Spelling II TOG Year 1 redesign & literature Latina Christiana II Elementary Greek I The Thinking Toolbox Atelier Art 6 Piano CAP Theater 7th: BJU Pre-Algebra BJU Life Science BJU Writing & Grammar 7 & TOG writing SWR TOG Year 1 redesign & literature Latina Christiana II Elementary Greek I The Fallacy Detective Atelier Art 6 Music Ace CAP 5th: BJU Math 5 BJU Science 5 BJU English 5 & TOG writing SWR TOG Year 1 redesign & literature Latina Christiana II Elementary Greek I Mind Benders Atelier Art 6 Music Ace 3rd: BJU Math 3 BJU Science 3 BJU English 2 ETC 2 & 3 SWB's Writing With Ease SWR-Maybe BJU Phonics/reading/spelling 1 and not english 2 TOG Year 1 redesign & literature Atelier Art 6 Music Ace K: BJU K5 Beginnings BJU K5 math 3 yo: BJU K4 just watching for fun Preschool activites boxes I am going to make up for school time I am looking for something we can do as a family for Bible, other than just reading the Bible. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Here is a link to my blog post regarding our plans for next year. I am still trying to nail down ideas for Bible, copywork, art and music. Of course, all of these plans are subject to great change. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 For Fall... 8th'er will be doing: Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides Math: Chalkdust Alg Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading Greek: Biblical, and very "lite" Lit/History/Theology/Writing: Omnibus 1 online class Science: Apologia Physical Grammar: AG World Geo: Trail Guide Music: Guitar lessons/worship team at church Logic: Thinking Toolbox PE: various sports activities Community Service/Ministry: teach Sunday School, worship team 6th'er will be doing: Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides Math: TT7, Singapore CWP Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading Lit: Omnibus 1 "lite" w/ big brother Writing: possibly SWB's new program History: Teaching Company dvd's w/ lots of books Grammar: AG World Geo: Trail Guide Music: Piano lessons Art: local class Logic: Fallacy Detective Science: finish Exploration Education Drama: Christian Youth Theater PE: various sports activities Community Service/Ministry: help teach Sunday School for age 2-3 Possibly Greek w/ big brother Typing Instructor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 The preschooler likes to "do school" with us occasionally. This is what we will use gently with her for the next few years. Singapore Early Bird Math Right Start Level A Handwriting Without Tears Pre-K Earlybird Start-Up Science For second grade: Daily BJU Math finish 2 and start 3 Sonlight Grade 3-5 Readers Lively Latin 3 Times a week Writing With Ease First Language Lessons 3 2 Times a Week TOG Year 2 Units 1 and 2 at half pace Sonlight Level 2 Science DVDs and kit Artistic Pursuits My oldest will be away for his first year of college. It will be my first year with just the two girls. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Pretty much, 5th Horizons Math Tog year 1 Science (at co-op) TOG year 1 redesign (for history and lit) MFW Geography (at co-op) Latin Prep 1 CW Homer A/B Spanish Art lessons (out-sourced) Piano lessons 3rd Grade Horizons Math Tog year 1 Science (at co-op) TOG year 1 redesign (for history and lit) MFW Geography (at co-op) Lively Latin or Latin for Children Finish WT 1 and begin WT 2 Spanish Art Piano K read to me some boxed K program Horizons K Spanish Art lessons Piano lessons pre-school try to keep him out of trouble and occupied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 4th grade DD: SWO F and G (probably first half) R&S 4 grammar CW Aesop (finish) and CW Poetry for Beginners Continue dictation (mainly to work on fine motor skills) SM 4A and 4B Latin for Children A Piano lessons Classical Kids and Masters of Classical Music 2nd grade DD: SWO D, maybe part of E Mom modified version of FLL SM 2B and 3A copywork Piano lessons Classical Kids Both: TruthQuest AHYS 2 and 3 our own geography program poetry and Bible memorization PreK DS Phonics Pathways Counting a la WTM K Our own geography based reading program Still to be decided: science art Bible time maybe Spanish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We school year-round but here is the plan beginning around August '08: 5th Saxon 6/5 (finish) begin Saxon 7/6 Singapore PM 4 (finish) begin Singapore PM 5 Lively Latin 2 (maybe begin Latin Prep 2) Calvert Spelling CD 4 (finish) begin CD 5 Michael C. Thompson LA - finish level 2 books, begin level 3 Classical Writing - Homer Daily Reading from List Great Books Academy Socratic Discussions Grade 5 Live Ed - unit studies for all other subjects Karate 3rd Saxon 3 (finish) begin Saxon 5/4 Singapore PM 2 (finish) begin Singapore PM 3 Lively Latin 2 Calvert Spelling CD 3 (finish) begin CD 4 FLL 3 (finish) begin Michael C. Thompson LA Level 1 Classical Writing - Aesop A Daily Copywork Daily Reading from List Great Books Academy Socratic Discussions Grade 3 Live Ed - unit studies for all other subjects Karate K Saxon K (finish) begin Saxon 1 Hooked on Phonics Daily Copywork Daily Reading from List Live Ed - unit studies Karate * I would like to add violin or piano, but the time commitment and expense has thus far dissuaded me. The kids are interested, but none of them seem to have a passion for music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 7th Not really certain about all of this..but this is what I'm thinking: math: BJU Pre-Algebra science: Classical Science: Signs & Seasons history: Beautiful Feet Early American & World History Jr. High Guide literature: fantasy, science fiction, and horror: classics and more modern reads (plus historical fiction) writing: IEW for fun: Winter Promise Sea & Sky w/ Older Learner's Guide Not sure yet about: Latin (may not do this until high school) logic (may save this until high school too) or grammar (probably R&S 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 7th grade next year: Physical Geography -Runkles Civics -?? I got some ideas, nothing nailed down, and I'm open to suggestions Logic - Mathematical Logic by Patrick Suppes Latin - Henle Science - Singapore Philosophy - Lipman Math - finish algebra I and then geometry...still deciding between Moise and Downs and Kiselev. I've got both I will personally have to do all the problems in Kiselev to know if it will be too difficult or not and I'm not looking forward to that task. Spelling - remedial, nothing exciting here. 2&3rd grade: ETC, MCP phonics, Sing math, sing science, Easy Grammar, Minimus, STOW. I need to figure out what levels and components of SWB's writing program correspond to what grades and if what corresponds to the 7th grade will be out by next fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yes, I do. 1st grade Language Arts--SWR phonograms, Fairy Tales, copywork, possibly Rod and Staff reading 1 Math--Singapore Earlybird 2b 3rd grade Language Arts Spelling--WISE Guide (SWR Lists) with worksheets I am making up Grammar--Ruth Heller Books with worksheets I am making up and KISS grade 2, Minimus Latin Composition--narrative exercises from the progymnasmata Math--Singapore 3b Science--My Pals are Here 4b, A World Full of Homes (we will be doing a study of how people live) History--not sure right what we will be doing in the fall, right now we are taking things as they come we may go back to SOTW and pick up back in the middle ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Math - finish Dolciani pre-algebra and move into algebra I, text to be determined. Latin - Continue with Galore Park Latin Prep series, and Lingua Latina Greek - most likely Elementary Greek Writing/Grammar - Classical Writing Homer B, possibly getting to Diogenes near the end of the year. History - Early Modern, probably pretty freeform, *maybe* using History Odyssey, but likely not. We're planning to read "Common Sense" this year. Literature - Have not decided yet. We may try tackling the Iliad this year. We may stick with early modern literature, but throw in Antigone. Don't know. Science - A little Singapore Interactive Science, Lego League, programming, and Boy Scout merit badge activities. We might also try out Art of Argument, and delve into some philosophy; we'll continue piano lessons; I hope to fit in Artistic Pursuits, somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm finally pulling my head out of this whole *grade level* frame of mind, which isn't working for my fall birthday girls!! So, I'm just taking each book as it comes, when we finish a book, we move on to the next...So with that in mind...(Not set in stone) Bible/History/Literature: Sonlight Core 2 or SOTW 2 (undecided) 7-turning-8yo: Developmental Math, start level 6 or 7 Spelling Workout, finish B, start on C Handwriting Without Tears Cursive Grammar - Evan-Moor Grammar & Punctuation or Spectrum LA 3? Writing - dd is writing phobic, so I'm just trying to slowly get her over this hurdle. Copywork/Dictation? Small assignments? 5-turning-6yo: Math - just now finishing BJU K Math. May go on to BJU 1, or switch to Developmental Math levels 1, 2, & 3. Explode the Code - books 3, 4?, & 5? Reading - Teach Your Child to Read with Children's Books booklists Handwriting - Handwriting Without Tears 1st gr Write About Me (pre-Just Write series), do just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 As usual, I'm not sure why this posted here, instead of under the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janis in DE Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 This is our plan for 6th TOG 1 Redesigned Dilectic (History, Literature, Geography, Bible) Discover 4 Yourself How to Study your Bible when not doing bible with TOG IEW Ancient History writing lessons Latin Prep I Science Sonlight 4 We are not doing grammar next year since we did a 6th grade grammar this year. We will concentrate on writing and Latin. The only thing I'm not sure of is Math. Sill trying to decide between Teaching Textbooks and Video Text for Pre-algebra. She will be young for pre-algebra. I will be looking at both of these at CHAP conference and I will also be looking at Analytical Grammar. Janis in DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Math: MUS Science: maybe Easy Classical 2nd grade schedule(earth science/astronomy) Bible: attend Awana's, Big Truths for Little Kids Music: piano lessons Latin: Prima Latina History: SOTW Ancients Language Arts 2nd: FLL2, the new WWE program, HWT:cursive, ETC(6,7,8), daily reading Language Arts 1st: FLL1, new WWE program, HWT grade 2 & MP copybook, ETC(4,5,6), use OPG to reinforce phonics rules, lots of reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopterdoc Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 and what I have figured out so far........ Math - TT Algerbra I Science - Apologia Physical Science English - R&S English 8 (just went on sale, yippee) Logic - art of argument Latin - LC 2 Classical vocab b&c Jump in writing Photography Taekwondo and soccer literature reading ala WTM Bible study who knows what co-op and additional studies/fun stuff we will find in VA:) undecided on history:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I will have a 3rd geader and a 1st grader. I ordered everything over this past weekend (cannot wait unril it all arrives:)) Math: Singapore PM4 and PM1 Science: NEOE science, Chemistry I History: Winterpromise American History I and SOTW 3 L A: Winterpromise readers for 1st and 2nd grades to go along with their history theme. Reading: Pathway readers and workbooks, OPG, and parts of SSRW. German: more Muzzy and Rosetta Stone. Art: Adventures in Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 K5 year - Bible - Bible story book (haven't picked one yet) and Leading Little Ones to God French - Easy French Junior and hoping to enroll in classes through our local hs group. Reading - continue with OPG and ETC Math - Right Start A/B Geography - planning out lessons right now Science - Sonlight (not the full curriculum) - dvd and kits to do the experiments. Plus lots of read-alouds and arts and crafts things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lori in MS Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I am doing MFW Explorers to 1850, MUS/Singapore, IEW SWI B, Latina Christiana, FLL4, FLL and Analytical Grammar for various ages, plus MFW 1st grade for my 6 yr old We may be participating in a coop for Spanish and Art. They also take piano lessons, play soccer and baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Canada Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 History/Lit/Bible: Using Sonlight Core 7, although we won't be quite done Core 6 when the school year begins. Probably the first 4-6 weeks will be spent finishing this "year" off. Grammar: Jensen's Spelling: a combination of the Scripps spelling bee site and a Hexco product, haven't nailed that down yet (she studies for the regional bee each year) Writing: Wordsmith Vocabulary: Vocab from Classical Roots C and D Math: Not quite nailed down, but I'm thinking of using Jacob's Algebra and switch in and out of that and Mathematics; a Human Endeavor, also by jacobs. She's finishing Singapore 6B this year, but since she's young, I don't want to plow too fast through the Algebra until I see what kind of feel she's having for it. We also do math olympiad. Science: Apologia Physical Science Latin: Henle Units III-IV Logic: The Thinking Toolbox, I think. Again, don't want to start anything too formal yet, because of her age, and we've both enjoyed Fallacy Detective this year. Music: Violin lessons, orchestra I'm considering starting Greek this year, and I've been trolling here, trying to get a feel for what you all are using. Thinking of the Alphabetarian/Huppa....thing, still trying to remember the word for that copybook!! But wondering now about Elementary Greek. So I'll have to see. She kind of plays with Rosetta German (dh is German, and it lets her practice a little), and we've been woefully lax the last two years with French, and it really is necessary here. But that would be terribly language heavy...so I'm not sure what to do with all that. Any input would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Second grader: Bob Jones Math 2 WinterPromise LA2 WinterPromise American Story 1 WinterPromise World Around Me Science God Made Music 2 How Great Thou Art (Art) WinterPromise Chess: A Knight's First Moves K4 student: Rod and Staff ABC Preschool as desired WinterPromise I'm Ready to Learn Oh, and just because I want to: Galloping the Globe for fun and giggles whenever we feel like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermom Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Fall?!?!?!? I was just starting to think about Spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Looking at my list, thanks to Core-Curriculum and Frank, this is what I think I've settled on.. I've technically got a 7th, 10th and 11th grader, but ALL will be doing 11th grade work. Math: Walsh Power Basics Geometry, Globe/Fearon Consumer Math/and Carson's Algebra workbook for touch ups Grammar/Handwriting/Composition/Writing/Spelling/Reading: All in one with EMC's Literature program History: Jarret's Mastering US History w/ US World Map Skills Wkbk Science: Cambridge's Co-Ordinated General Science Art/Music: Barbara Shannon's Exploring Art Media Languages: Powerglide Audio French 1 PE/Physical Activity: I run/coach a Homeschool Bowling League, so this will continue. Health: Life Skills by AGS That's about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've heard good things about KISS and from what I've seen at the website, it looks very sound. There's also a free, online math curriculum that I have saved to my favorites list (if you want more online stuff)..... I'm working on mine! I've scheduled out my Singapore math, but haven't bought MUS yet. I've scheduled out Spelling Workout and have added in various word study, dictionary skills, outlining and other little things to that time period, as well. I know that I'm using Memoria Press Christian Studies again; Abeka B; Getty Dubay F (I think), but I haven't bought those yet. I have my science and history/lit/reading scheduled, but I'm looking for more books related to ancients for my son to read himself. I have some lists; I just need to pull them out and go through them...... We're covering mythology so heavily next year that I think I'm going to participate in the National Mythology Exam...... I purchased stuff for art appreciation and I already own stuff for music (now how to fit those in, LOL!) I have received and scheduled out Espanol Para Chicos y Grandes for our Spanish work. I'm leaning toward Lively Latin, but I'd prefer a book to printing out all that stuff myself. But I can't contact the company, for some reason! I keep getting a message that my server can't connect to theirs (been trying since Christmas)..... So, I may end up going back to Latin Primer if I can't reach them..... I ordered both WriteShop Apprentice (I think that's the name, LOL) and Writing Strands. I've scheduled out the Write Shop and together with some other things I have for writing, I think that may carry me through the year. So maybe I'll wait until after that to start WS. I'm not sure why I'm hesitant about doing it with this younger son; just don't feel it's going to fly with him...... I've scheduled out a geography study using the BF guide along with Minn and Paddle (and some other book(s) to fill in a few states that don't get covered by those). I'm doing it M,W,F and Logic on T,R. I'm using Mind Benders for logic and have those scheduled. SO, I'm gettin' there! Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm a little focused on my upcoming 7th grader right now. But I really do have three other kids I'll be teaching in the fall, as well: 5th grade: Math - Finish Right Start Level E, move full-time into Singapore 4A/B Latin - Continue with Galore Park Latin Prep. Greek - Begin Greek, probably with Elementary Greek. Writing/Grammar - Classical Writing Homer A. History - Early modern history w/Story of the World, possibly re-reading Famous Men of Rome and D'Aulaire's. Literature - we'll see. Planned books include Johnny Tremain and possibly The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and certainly more Little House. Science - interest-led, or tagging along with his brother's Singapore Interactive Science, and Webelos Scout badges. 2nd Grade Math - Continue Right Start B, moving into C whenever we get there. Phonics/Spelling - Phonics Pathways/All About Spelling Grammar - First Language Lessons 2 Handwriting - We're going to try Getty-Dubay Italic History - Early Modern w/SOTW Science - Nature studies and interest-led Literature - Greek and Roman myths, fairy tales, tales of American heroes 1st Grade Math - Continue in Right Start B (he's about 45 lessons behind his brother) Phonics/Spelling - Phonics Pathways/All About Spelling Grammar - First Language Lessons 1 Everything else is the same as for 2nd grade, above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have a 2nd grader and 1st grader working on the same level in everything but math, she's .5 a level behind him. And a Pre-K/K4 tag along. :) Math Horizons 2 for ds, Horizons 1.5, then 2 for dd Latin Finish Prima Latina, start Latina Christiana and Minimus for a fun extra English Copywork--Memoria Press Copybooks, various copy selections Spelling--I may use one of the Spelling through Copywork books from Queen Homeschool Narration--various literature and history selections Handwriting--begin a cursive program and use copywork to practice History/Geography We're doing a year overview of American History. I have TruthQuest guides, This Country of Ours, D'Aulaire biographies and a great library. We'll read a couple of Holling C. Holling books for geography. Literature Ambleside Year 2 recommendations, fairy tales, myths, "Good Books" lists, both read alouds and independent reading Everything else I use Ambleside for hymns, poetry, composers, artists, Shakespeare, Plutarch, some nature studies Bible and Catechism We're using Studying God's Word right now and it's going well. We also learn verses and catechism for our memory time. I may start "Training Hearts, Teaching Minds" with them, we'll see. Is that everything? :) We'll continue violin lessons, private and group, ballet, soccer, maybe add in a weekly PE class. Dh teaches art skills on Saturdays, when they remind him. ;) For the PreK/K4 year old: I'll start OPG with her and work on teaching her to read. I have Kumon books and pre-ETC books for her that she's already working on. Basically I'll aim to have her reading a bit, writing numbers to 20, writing upper and lower case letters by the end of the year. If we don't get there that's fine too, but she's ready to go as far as I can see! And then lots and lots of creative play and mucking about in the backyard. And maybe learning about babies and a little human anatomy if we find ourselves with a 4th on the way sometime in the next year. Jami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce in ON Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 For grade 7: Math: Prof B level 3 French: The Easy French, Rosetta Stone Spanish: Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day, Rosetta Stone, The spanish version of Ecoutez! Parlez! (forget the title of it) History: SOTW 3, Kingfischer, librarby resources Latin: Latina Christiana 1 Logic: ?? No idea yet Writing: Writing Strands 4, 5 Reading: Ambleside Online suggestions, others we come across that are suitable. We only use AO for literature suggestions. Science: too many to list... a combination of resources from teacher supply stores, organizations (we have one on sugar from a sugar company that dd wants to use), library. We don't do science the way TWTM suggests. Grammar: Analytical Grammar I'm probably missing something, but that's what I'm thinking right now. Joyce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Both children will do Rod and Staff math-grade 2 and 7.7th grader will also do Key to Math Ratios.Possibly metric too. LA;7th grader will do R&S 7th grade,Wordly Wise,and she wants to do Bravewriter.I plan to have her read the books recommended on TWTM middle ages reading list.2nd grader will do ETC,FLL, and the new writing program when it comes out. History: Both will do SOTW 2.Older child will also do Famous Men books for Middle Ages and Renaissance.Younger will do Sonlight Core 2 books. Science:younger child will do Sonlight Science 1. There are things I haven't quite decided on-reading for both,science for older dd,spelling for younger,latin,french or spanish.Art,music.I have ideas but nothing definite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We start a new year in May. Here is what I have planned: 6th grade ds : Math- Saxon 7/6 LA- Writing tales 2 with Sonlight Grammar Ace History- MOH & SOTW 1 Literature- various books- some from Core 6 Science- Apologia Zoology flying creatures and nature study Sign Language Guitar and Violin Bible- Old Testament study Logic- ? I had planned on doing Building thinking Skills book 3- but Rainbow resource has it listed as OOP. English from the roots up 4th grade dd Math - Saxon 5/4 Same as above adjusted to her level- adding in Miller books. 2nd grade dd- Same as above Exploring Mathematics grade 2 FIAR k dd Reading Made Easy FIAR/Homeschool share Miller stories Various reading Funtastic frogs I think that is it, but I am sure I am forgetting something. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 For my dd for K I will do R&S Grade 1 and then Singapore 1A. I plan on starting the R&S in a month or two and it seems to be a good fit for now. I have no plan for phonics and reading- I am just following her lead for now. She has really taken off in reading and "plans" are not working for us. I plan on using 5 IN A ROW and HSS units for literature, science, geography and everything else. We wil also use Italics A. For my dd for 6th here is what I have planned: Math: R&S Grade 6 French: First Start French and on to volume 2 Latin: Latin Book 1 starting a copybook Grammar: Voyages in English 6 (the grammar section only) Composition: Intermediate Language Lessons and to finish Writing Tales 2 Spelling and dictation Bible: finish Golden Children's Bible Science: Great Inventors and their Inventions History spines: Child's History of the World, This Country of Ours and Our Island Story. The rest I have divided by semester Semester 1 History of Painting (set with lessons from Calvert) Composer: Haydn Poetry: "Paul Revere's Ride" and others from Harp and Laurel Wreath Literature: Irving-Legend Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle Famous Norse Myths Hobbit Geography: Paddle to the Sea with maps History supplement: Johnny Tremain Abe Lincoln Grows Up Semester 2 Art: Monet Watercolor kit Poetry: Tennyson Literature: Anne of Green Gables Knights of the Round Table (Pyle) Geography: Minn of Mississippi History supplement: In Days of Queen Victoria I have really tried to cut back on the number of books and allow us to focus more on our readings. I've felt lately that when we have too many we just read them to finish them. I am hoping to really use carefully chosen books (based on where we are in history, what she would enjoy, some of the classic "must reads", etc.) to help us savor the writing and have more discussions. We haven't been following up with narrations either. I comfort myself by saying "less is more" and if we finish all these we can always add more.!!! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat in GA Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am not sure what sparked me to go ahead and get my act together for next year, but this is what we have for 5th grade: Latin: Probably continue with Latin Prep or whatever her teacher, Abbeyj, decides to do! Math: Sinapore 5B/6A...maybe to 6B Science: Noeo Biology II Grammar: I think Growing with Grammar...but she has complained so much about grammar lately...I "might" be persuaded to look at something else. But probably not :-) Spelling: Spelling Workout F History: Here is where my quandries are! I have History Odyssey (Ancients II)...but I am rather underwhelmed. I am looking at TOG; possibly using HO and supplementing; and lately I have been hearing a huge buzz about History at Our House. Anyone here use it?? Writing: I think we'll use IEW with the Ancient history writing...but I want to see it before I commit. Logic: Another I am not sure of...probably Mindbenders or something from Dandy Lion logic... Art and PE: using classes through homeschool group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 History/Bible/Lit/Writing-TOG-year 2 Grammar-Rod & Staff 6 Spanish-with Daddy :-) Latin-if we do it, it will be Latin Prep Science-we'll give God's Design for the Earth a try Piano lessons Math-MUS and Aleks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparrowsNest Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Next year will be my first homeschooling! So I've been planning and tweaking and ordering for a few weeks now. I'm still betwixt and between on some choices... Latin: Latina Christiana Math: Singapore Math (or Saxon?) Grammar: R&S 6 (or Michael Thomas' Grammar?) Writing: Classical Writing French: First Start French Those are our basics. Extras will be... History: Reading through Kingfisher History Reading: WTM history-linked reading list Vocabulary: Wordly Wise Art: Toss-up between R&S ArtPac & ArtAdventures at Home Music: We'll be doing 9 weeks each on representative masterpieces: opera, ballet, composers, and folk songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm firming up plans for dd as follows: CW Aesop B Harvey's grammar Developmental Math Christian Studies II Elson's Reader Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space MOH 2 How to Teach Art to Children Vocabulary Bridges (I think, not sure) Not sure what to do about logic or foreign language. We did Matin Latin but took a year off of foreign language this year. Not sure if I want to attempt Greek or something else. Also, not sure what to use for logic. Music class Sewing class I am working on something for PE. Money and time are huge factors in that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 We officially start our new school year in July, but we're in an awkward in-between place now because we've finished almost all of the curriculum I'd planned for this year. I don't really want to start a whole new school year at this point, so we're using a lot of stop-gap and transitional materials, including things I will use into next year. But that's not what you asked, was it? ;) Here are our plans for 2nd grade: Daily Subjects Latin: Lingua Latina (we're beginning this now) Math: Singapore Math 2A/2B (beginning in a few weeks) Composition: CW Aesop A Weekly Subjects Literature: fables, fairy tales, and folk tales, coordinated with CW Geography: Evan-Moor Geography Units, possibly Africa to coordinate with... History: Ancient Israel and Egypt to coordinate with... Religion: MP Christian Studies I Science: Experiments (beginning this quarter, as soon as the book arrives :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Bible Read One Year Bible in New Living Translation Memorize 1 chapter of Scripture each term Math CLE - we are loving this curriculum and will continue with it Spanish United Streaming Spanish English Copywork/Dictation - may buy the Sonlight activity pages, or simply copy selections of choice from history, literature & Bible Spelling - Calvert CDROM or MegaWords - not totally sure CLE English - another big hit for us from CLE! Will supplement with a couple of online writing courses, probably from Home2Teach History/Geography TruthQuest AHYS III Trail Guide Science Oak Meadow Basic Earth Science syllabus with library books, United Streaming videos Literature Ambleside Year 4 and 5 Music, Fine Arts Ambleside for poetry, composers, artists, Shakespeare, Plutarch I don't really have anything to plan since my TQ is already planned and I'm using Oak Meadow for science this year. I'm pretty much ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ds 7th grade will be using Chalkdust Pre-Algebra R&S Grammar Spelling Workout Apologia General Science Geography(Trail Guide) IEW Typing Guitar Latin for Children A and B Lightning Literature 7 Dd 5th grade will be using Abeka Math Sonlight Science Spelling Workout Geography(Trail Guide) IEW Typing R&S Grammar Latin for Children finish up A and start B Piano LLATL just for the Literature part I think that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Little guy (no particular grade, he is my special guy and we just mosey along at his pace) English-First Language Lessons (side note, we have started this and I just have to say it is an excellent fit for my special needs guy!) Penmanship-Startwrite Math-Horizons and MEP, Rightstart games History-bits and pieces of SOTW 4(there are just parts of that time period that he can wait and learn about later, when he is older and more mature) Science-Magic Schoolbus and whatever whiz-bang experiments I can amaze him with, probably some Holy Cow Science and some Science in a Nutshell stuff. Doodlebug (5th grade---where has the time gone, she can't really be going into 5th grade, can she?) English Rod and Staff 5, IEW, Vocabulary from Classical Roots Penmanship Startwrite Math Horizons, MEP, Rightstart games History SOTW 4 Science ??? Gabriel (8th grade) English Rod and Staff 8, IEW, Vocabulary from Classical Roots Math Teaching Textbooks alg 1, MEP, Aleks Science Apologia physical science History SOTW 4 I really want to try again to do Latin. I may add a geography course to the two olders as well. I will probably add some other things as well, this a pretty early listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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