nuttman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 8th Social Studies- Georgia Studies Writing- Stobaugh's Skills for Rhetoric Science- Apologia Physical Science Math- Lial's Introductory Algebra Literature- Lightning Literature grade 8 Vocabulary- Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book B Latin- Latin Christiana I (his first year of Latin) Grammar- Analytical grammar 6th Grammar- Rod and Staff book 5 Literature- Best Introductory plays, short stories from Hewitt plus some novels Writing- Writeshop 1 or IEW Science- Christian Kids Explore Chemistry Math - Saxon Math 7/6 Social Studies- Mystery of History middle ages Vocabulary- From Classical Roots 6 Latin- Latina Christiana I 2nd Math- Horizons grade 2 Reading- BJU 2 Science- Considering God’s Creation History- Story of the World II Vocabulary- Wordly Wise English- BJU 2 Latin-Prima Latina I still have to add art and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 OOPS! Posted in the wrong place. Sorry about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccnorsworth Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I will be a new full-time homeschooling mom to a 7 yr old, a 5 yr old, and a 3 yr old in the 2008-2009 year. However, I have been "tutoring" (part-time homeschooling) this year for both my current 6 yr old and 4 yr old. Here is what I have planned for next year: 3 yr old: WP I'm Ready to Learn Aesop's Fables Greek Myths Stories from Around the World Wee Sing Bible Stories, America, and Nursery Rhymes At this point, I don't plan to use a lot of workbooks; rather, we will be doing real-life math with activities around the house (counting, sorting, patterns, basic addition). This seemed to work for my other kids, so I am hoping it will with her, too. Also, I purchase monthly themes from adaycare.com to help with organization . . . I plan to integrate the same themes into my 5 yr old's studies to ensure adequate coverage. 5 yr old: Science: WP The World Around Me (Very light science program to introduce color, light, sound, nature, magnetism, etc) Read-Aloud: Same as Above adding in 1st Level Easy Readers for shared reading. Language Arts: LLATL Red (He is completing Blue currently) Independent Reading: Various Level 1 Easy Readers Bible: LifePac Bible 1 Math: Singapore Earlybird 2A and 2B (He is completing Earlybird 1 B currently) Health: Abeka Health, Safety and Manners 1 7 yr old: Science: Apologia Exploring Creation Through Astronomy Read-Aloud: Same as Above adding in 3rd Level Easy Readers as well as some classics such as Charlotte's Web, Little House Series, etc Language Arts: Spelling: BJU Spelling 2 Grammar/Writing: BJU Grammar 2 Reading: LLATL 3 and book studies on 3rd Easy Readers I also will be supplementing some BJU Reading 2 stories/comprehension questions Bible: LifePac Bible 2 Math: BJU Math 2 Health: Abeka Health, Safety and Manners 2 For All: PE: Bicycling, Walking, Aerobics, and various Y sports teams Social Studies: SOTW Vol 1 with Activity Book Music: MFW Music for Ancients Composer Study Character Training: 365 Manners Kids Should Know Art: Cave Paintings to Picasso, Come Look With Me, and Preschool Art I am really excited about this coming year . . . I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 My 10yo will be doing ACE PACES. Not my idea of a great curriculum, but this is the first time he has had consistent success with *any* curriculum. He can move along at his own PACE and it is truly a mastery program. I hope to add in Latin, Writing Strands, and some good literature. My 7yo will be finishing up BJU HomeSat for 1st grade. He will probably go on to 2nd grade - he really does well with this format. If not, he will do Calvert 2nd grade. I hope to add in Latin at some point. For my 5yo, BJU was a *bust*, so I am on the search again. I will finish out this year with the Calvert Pre-K I already have and the Rod and Staff Preschool workbooks. Next year we may do Calvert K. My 3yo is on the same level as her 5yo brother, so we may just fold her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have it mostly planned out. 4th grader: Math: RS Math Level E L/A: copywork, dictation, FLL 4, Writing With Ease History: Doing bible history with a myriad of resources Science: Christian Kids Explore Physics Classical Studies: reading The Wonder Book & Tanglewood Tales 2nd grader: Math: RS Math Level C L/A: copywork, FLL2, will probably still be doing phonice with OPGTR & ETC Science: reading Burgess Bird Book, studying birds, more of a nature study emphasis Classical Studies: The Baldwin Book--I can't remember the title K'er: Math: I am going to do more of a living math approach with this one L/A: I'm not sure if we will start phonics now or not, depends on her. IF so we will be using OPGTR and ETC. Other: doing interest led units from Homeschool Share and FIAR Julia mom of 3 (8,7,5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 We will be using: History - Biblioplan Year 2 Writing - IEW - Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons + some SICC Grammar - R&S 7 (grammar lessons only) Latin - Latin in the Christian Trivium (1/2 of book 2) Math - Chalkdust Geometry Literature - Lightning Lit 7 + various other titles (Robin Hood, King Arthur, etc) Science - BJU Life Science Memory work - various Private Piano lessons + one hour day of practice Extras that are mixed in are: Evan-Moor Daily Geography Sheets Classical Magic Volume 2 Finish Fallacy Detective + Logic workbooks Art Appreciation - Calvert Fine Arts series (Painting, Architecture, Sculpture books) Seasonal sports - basketball, golf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have it all planned out. Bible: Lamp and Quill Language: Bob Jones Spelling Bob Jones Handwriting Dictation ABeka Language C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Had to leave the computer and it looks like little fingers hit enter before I was done. Here are my fall curriculum plans. Bible: Lamp and Quill Language: Bob Jones Spelling Bob Jones Handwriting Dictation ABeka Language C FLL 2 Writing: Writing Strands Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Math: Teaching Textbook Bob Jones History: SOTW ABeka Science: Bob Jones Art: Drawing With Children Watercolor for Artistically Undiscovered Polymer Clay Projects The Story of Painting Art in History Series Music: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchastra The Story of the Incredible Orchastra Understanding Music Piano Logic: Mind Benders Red Herrings Latin/Foreign Language: Latin Prep Rosetta Stone Spanish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Some big changes for us this fall as dd12 movies into some 'heavier' books - Apologia General Science and Saxon 87. We are also giving Lightning Lit a try. Other than that, we are basically moving on to the 'next thing': R&S 7, LCII, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 5th Grade: Grammar: R&S 5 Spelling: R&S 5 Writing: IEW Math: R&S 5 History/Geography: Abeka 5 with Sonlight Readers Typing: Mavis Beacon, cont. Science: co-op Music: Suzuki violin, cont. Memory work: Classical Conversations Art: co-op 2nd Grade: Language arts: Sonlight Math: Singapore 2A-2B, cont. History/Geography: listens to stories her sister is covering Science: co-op Memory Work: Classical Conversations Art: co-op Music: Suzuki violin, cont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 3rd Grade for ds (will turn 8 in August): Horizons Math (finish book 2 of 2nd grade and move onto 3rd) Finish OPGTR ETC 7 and 8 GWG 3 Simply Spelling (may wait to start in January, not sure yet) Getty-Dubay Italics (finish C if necessary, move onto D) Writing Tales 1 (may wait to start in January, not sure yet) 1st Grade for dd (will turn 6 in October): Horizons Math 1 OPGTR ETC 3, 4 and 5 GWG 1 Getty-Dubay Italic B Both kids together: Song School Latin SOTW 2 and Activity Guide (finish 1 first if we need to) R.E.A.L. Science: Life Nature Study (ala the Green Hour from Heart of Harmony blog) Themes to Remember Recorder practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkt320 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 We have been doing Abeka this year, but I am looking for some changes for fall, and really like the WTM. I noticed that many of you do or are planning to do Horizons Math. Anybody have a comparison of Abeka and Horizons they can give me? Thanks, Donna in TX DS 8 DS 6 DD 21 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 7th/8th grade My 12 yo dd hovers between 7th and 8th grade. Torah reading daily Finish up RS Level E, then either go into Lial's BCM or TT Pre-Algebra, might do the Keys To books and then go into TT Algebra Biblical Hebrew 1 Finish Lightning Lit 7, if we don't finish this summer TOG Y2 Units 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history, geography, and lit Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history Typing Tutor - yes, still CW Aesop/Homer Older Beginners Medieval History copywork Cyber-ed Life Science, maybe PH Science Explorers and Science in a Nutshell kits Draw Squad Music Ace and/or violin lessons if I get my act together Weekly PE class, and other running around outside 5th grade Finish RS Level D and E Modern Hebrew 1 TOG Y2 Units, 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history, geography, and lit Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history Typing Tutor Finish Writing Tales 1 and maybe 2 Medieval History copywork FLL 4 AAS 3 Cyber-ed Life Science, maybe PH Science Explorers and Science in a Nutshell kits Draw Squad piano lessons Weekly PE class, and other running around outside 2nd grade RS Level B Maybe Alef Bet TOG Y2 Units 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history and geography Maybe Sonlight Readers if she begins to read more fluently Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history Finish FLL1 and 2 AAS 2 and maybe 3 Abeka cursive handwriting and/or more Cursive First Science in a nutshell kits piano lessons Weekly PE class, and other running around outside Pre-K/K My 4yo will turn 5 in November Maybe RS Level A Listening in as she feels like to TOG Y2 Units, 1, 2, and 3 I'll read Sonlight Core B and C books aloud to her Science in a nutshell kits She's currently learning the FLL1 poems; she may continue this Phonograms, then AAS 1 Kumon books as I see fit She runs around constantly, and I don't expect that to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sew happily ever after Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 3yo preK: HWT preschool preschool workbooks Kumon books I'll only do these when he wants to and not force anything 5yo Kindergarten: OPGTTR SL grade K readers ETC ABC DEL books HWT K RS A 6yo first grade: SL grade 1 readers SL grade 1 LA or FLL 1 (haven't decided) ETC 1, 2, 3 AAS 1 HWT grade 1 coypwork RS B piano 8yo third grade: SL grade 3 or 3-5 readers (probably a mix of both!) FLL 3 ETC 4, 5, 6 HWT grade 3 cursive copywork and dictation AAS 3 RS C violin Everyone together: Geography: Winterpromise Children Around the World (we're going to take it VERY slowly!) History: SOTW 2 and Activity guide Science: NOEO chemistry 1 Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and Bible Stories from Egermeier's Art: Artistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Here is what I have *planned* so far...subject to change... K5 Language Arts Language Lessons for Little Ones-vol. 2 (includes copywork, narration, picture study, ect.) Happy Phonics ETC books OPGTR (if more phonics instruction is needed) Easy readers Math Right Start Level A Fine Arts Not sure what I am going to do here. Maybe continue picture study and Coloring the Classics Barb's Sketch Tuesday Second Grade Language Arts Language Lessons for the Very Young-finish Vol. 1 and move to vol 2 (includes copywork, dictation, picture study, narration, ect.) All About Spelling-finish level 2 and move to 3 Math Right Start Level C Singapore Word Problems Level 1 Latin Song School Latin or Minimus (Lil' brother will probably want to sit in on this) Fine Arts Heart of Harmony Artist and Composer Study Grade 2 Barb's Sketch Tuesday Also...some sort of Logic/Critical Thinking Skills program. Both (I don't expect the same things from both boys. K5er likes doing what big brother is doing and I am really just trying to develop listening skills with him.) History SOTW vol 2 with activity guide Also using AO history selections...Our Island Story, Trial and Triumph, ect. Lots of read alouds Science Nature Study...hopefully Barb will continue to do the Green Hour Challenges! Nature walks, gardening, hiking, simple experiments, birding, keeping a Nature Journal, ect. Lots of read alouds including the Burgess books, Parables in Nature, ect. Geography Not doing anything real formal. Planning on reading the Holling C. Holling books. Tea Time Alternating reading from our nature, geography, and poetry books. Will include a picture study on Friday's for our Fine Arts Friday. French Just more exposure with videos, CDs, books, and conversation with Dad. As far as activities go, we still are in the dark as far as where we are moving to, so I am not sure what's available. I am hoping to get them involved in some sort of nature activity like we are currently doing through the arks and rec. That's all I can think of for now. I am brain dead and can't think of anything else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Duke Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 8th grade ds: Math: TT Alg 1 Science: Apologia Physical science Grammar: Our Mother Tongue Writing: Jump In, Assignments from Biblioplan and TQuest, Outlining, Book reports, Written summaries History: Biblioplan and Truthquest.. using History of Us books, KingFisher History ency, Critical Thinking in US history along with read alouds and assigned reading.. using some of the literature from WTM book as well French: Galore park SYWT along with RSTone for as long as it's available at the library Greek: Elementary Greek 2 Vocabulary Vine and then Science Roots finishing Spelling Workout grade 8 Bible: reading the bible, corresponding Victor Journey through the bible, also having him read How To Be Christian without being religious, not sure what else we'll do after that Literature study: gonna try some online sites.. probably sparknotes Larry Burkett's How to Manage Your Money book and workbook for teens Logic: finishing FAllacy Detective this year, next year Teaching Toolbox Typing Instructor hmm... think that's it for academics for physed: dance (hip hop) 1x week, family swim at the Y.. 2-3 x week, hiking, playing outside etc I also want to have him pick out a meal at least once a week.. figure out how to plan, shop and cook it 1st grade ds: Reading: Phonics: finish using Play n Talk, Explode the code, games, readers etc. First Language Lessons Free Scott Foresman writing program online Free online American History plan.. it's similiar to Biblioplan but has crafts etc.. Bible: the Golden Bible along with other character building books Science: lots of fun books, Frog habitat, Ladybug habitat, ant habitat, hope to find another monarch caterpillar again this year.. Nature walks etc Draw Write Now to correspond with our history studies Literature. Lots of fun books.. maybe a couple FIAR studies Library visits, Swimming, Playing, Games.. fun fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 DS 17yo/ 11th grade- SL300; D/E College Alg; Apologia Chemistry; Rhetoric w/ Aristotle; Abeka Spanish 1; TC Econ DS 14yo/ 10th grade- WP SS; Walch PB WH3; Kumon Math; LoF; Conceptual Physics; Abeka Spanish 1; TC Econ DS 5yo/ K- WP AW; WP AW LA1; History Pockets- Ancient Civilizations; Kumon Math; Singapore PM This year I decided that if I couldn't fit each child's curriculum choices on one line in Word with arial 10 font then I had planned too much. This explains all the abbreviations and 11th grader ran to the next line anyway! LOL :D Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osaubi Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have one ds5(soon to be 6) and dd2. History SOTW V.2 Science R.E.A.L. Earth and Space Phonics ETC Books Handwriting HWOT grade 1 Math Finish RightStart Level B Nature Study Green Hour Challenge FIAR/HSS What ever books my ds picks This thread really got me thinking on what we are doing for next year. Now I am way ahead of my normally unplanned schedule. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Here's our plan for upcoming 5th grade, he's very science oriented. Grammar - Daily Grams 5 Spelling - Natural Speller Writing - Writing Trails (men of science) Reading - great books Math - Singapore 4b/5a Logic - Orbiting w/logic History - MOH 1 w/world geography Science- BF's history of science Bible - Pilgrim's Progress Latin - LFC A Music - Alfred's music theory 1 Art - TBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 2nd grade: SOTW II and Activity Book - middle ages REAL Science Earth/Space RightStart math C 2nd half of First Language Lessons Continue SWR United Streaming 1/2nd grade Spanish curriculum Piano lessons monart art lessons Gymnastics and soccer my preschooler will just be doing whatever is fun and making a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRoomHomeSchool Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 8th Grade: Abeka Pre-Algebra Abeka Grammar & Comp II Abeka Science/Health 7 Literature - ? Latin - ? Logic - ? Flute Art 7th Grade: Abeka Math 7 or Pre-Alg Abeka Grammar & Comp I Abeka Science/Health 6 Computer Science Literature - ? Latin - ? Logic- ? 4th Grade: Abeka Math 4 Abeka Lang A Abeka Spelling 4 Copywork Reading Recorder 2nd Grade: Abeka Math 2 Abeka Phonics 2 Abeka Lang 2 Abeka Spelling 2 Copywork Reading Recorder PreK: Abeka ABC123 *Bible, History, PE - all together. *Science as a group w/youngest 3 *I read aloud to all kids 1 hour per day from living science books, literature, historical fiction, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 But this is what the plan looks like for 3rd grade (she turns 9 in the fall) so far: We will be using MFW Exploring Countries and Cultures, which has Bible, geography, science, art, and music planned out. It will be split up this way with other subjects as follows: In English: Geography (although I do have atlases and such in Spanish as well) Art and Music Spelling by Sound and Structure (2nd grade level) Complete HOP through level 5 if not complete over the summer Prima Latina In Spanish: Bible Math- Mundo Matematico 3 Grammar- Serie Amigo 3 Spelling- Practica Ortografica 3 Classical Writing Aesop with Spanish models In Both Languages: Science topics Readalouds (there are three missionary books in MFW available in Spanish we will be purchasing separately) Book basket Other: Continue exposure to Japanese and German Dance classes (tap, modern, and ballet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Here is our plan for next year: 3rd & 5th Grader: History: MFW ~ Creation to the Greeks ~ Science: I may use Apologia's Elementary Zoology 1 or just stick with what is scheduled in MFW Langauge Arts: PLL/ILL, will add Harvey's Elementary Grammar and Evan-Moor Daily Language Review if I feel it needs to be beefed up a bit, McGuffey's Speller and I am going to try Writing Strands 3. Also I am debating whether to use the recommended "English from the Roots Up" or stick with Latina Christiana or another Latin program Math: MUS Gamma & Epsilon Art: God & the History of Art (MFW) Music: MFW, I may supplement with this as well Handwriting: Getty & Dubay Italic Kindergartener & 1st Grader: Little Hearts for His Glory Math:Mastermind Math for K & MUS Alpha for 1st Handwriting: Getty & Dubay Italic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorothy Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 K, 3, 5th grades. Everyone takes art at a class. We also do conversational Spanish, French, current events casually throughout the day. K: ETC McGuffey's First Reader Getty Dubay Italics A Math a la Beechick 3: Math - Rod & Staff Math Latin - Prima Latina & Getting Started with Latin English - Writing Tales 1 History - follow along with older dd Geography - memory work on countries, land formations, etc. Science - Nature Notebook and yearly science camp Music - Violin, opera season (5), baroroque music festival PE - Tennis, gymnastics, walking 5: Math - Rod & Staff Latin- Latin Prep 1 (A & B) English - Writing Tales 2 and Calvert Spelling 5th CD History - Famous Men Series from Rome through Modern Geography - memory work on countries and their info. Science - Nature Notebook and yearly science camp Music - piano, opera season (5), baroque music festival PE - Tennis, gymnastics, running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 7th grade: Omnibus I (through Veritas??) Algebra (Jacobs... or maybe Foersters) continue IEW and Classical Composition R&S English 7 Elementary Greek 2 Henle Latin (through Memoria Press??) BJU Earth & Space Science Logic (Critical Thinking I & II, or just go into Intro. Logic?) New Testament survey Poetry Writing art class flute lessons, music appreciation & music theory (BJU?) swimming, ballet 5th grade: Algebra continue Classical Composition & IEW Spelling Workout R&S English 5 Elementary Greek 2 Latin for Children 2 reading books for science ancient history (books, FMOG, FMOR, etc.) literature book list New Testament survey Poetry Writing art class, art appreciation piano, music appreciation swimming, ballet 1st grade: BJU Math 1 Horizons Phonics & Reading 1 copywork, dictation, narration read-alouds and reading books science with real books history with real books (ancients, maybe with Vertas Press OTAE) art class, art appreciation piano, music appreciation Latin and Greek intro (memory work) poetry memorization Bible memory and Vos Story Bible, catechism swimming, soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 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 LOL, I am the same way. All I can focus on right now is 7th grade, as if I didn't have two other grades to teach next year, LOL. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 This is what I'm planning for my dd who will be in 4th grade, who is starting history in the middle. This year we've been doing BJU Heritage Studies, but will begin at the beginning in history in the fall. Mathematics Math-U-See (Switching over from Saxon 3, MUS level undecided) Grammar & Composition Shurely English 4 Writing Strands, Level 3 Dictation from reading, PLUS Italic Handwriting, Level D, E Spelling Spelling Workout 4 Latin Latin For Children Mastery Bundle, Primer A Reading Classical literature and biographies History Ancient World 5000 B.C. – A.D. 400 SOW, Vol I Combo Pack Geography World Geography – major continents, mountains and mountain ranges, oceans, major rivers, etc. Map reading. www.nationalgeographic.com Science Exploring Creation with Botany – Apologia Educational Ministries Possibly dividing over one year with: God's Design - The Animal Kingdom – God’s Design for Life Series Art Teaching Children to Draw Corresponding with my own teaching from our home studio Music Piano Lessons and music appreciation/masters in classical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 No......I haven't even managed to plan out spring yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have been planning for a while and have all my stuff now. I posted pictures of it all last week on my blog (addy in siggy) Here's the basic run down. ds age 9 4th grade LA-- GWG 4, Evan Moor writing centers, Evan Moor Paragraph writing Math--TT5 and TT6 (we just started 5 so we'll just move on when we're done) Science-- R.E.A.L. Science Life level 1 History-- Early American history curriculum I made up myself (you can see this on my blog link is listed under Voyager Learning Center Original Curriculum) Geography-- Evan Moor Geography centers and Trail guide to the US Reading-- Read book of choice for 20 minutes a day dd age 6.5 1st/2nd grade LA-- GWG 1-2, continue with ETC for phonics Math-- Saxon 1 and 2 (we're working through 1 now and will move on when finished) Science-- R.E.A.L. Science Life level 1 History-- Early American history curriculum I made up myself (you can see this on my blog link is listed under Voyager Learning Center Original Curriculum) Geography-- Evan Moor Geography centers and Trail guide to the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I think so.....we'll be teaching 3rd, 1st and pre-k. My pre-K'er will just jump in on read-alouds and any hands-on activities that the older 2 have going on. We'll have homeschool co-op on Tues. w/ History, Science, Art and Music for the older 2, manners/bible/art/music for the younger one. 3rd grader MFW-Exploring Countries & Cultures Singapore 2A/2B CLP Cursive Handwriting Primary Language Lessons *maybe* Rosetta Stone Spanish 1st grader (he'll probably move into 2nd 1/2 way through the year) MFW-1st grade for reading/bible Singapore 1B MFW-ECC for everything else pre-K tag along w/ the older ones, possible the R&S pre-school program towards mid-year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherylwinter Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 We are having new baby :001_smile:end of summer so I think a lot about what our school year will look like next year, (will have 1st grader and 3rd grader and the busy 1 yo and 3 yo :tongue_smilie:) I plan on using same things for grammar and math( Rightstart and Rod and Staff)~ we just haven't pinned down exactly what we will use for writing and latin for oldest~everything else is basically same, just next level. And just bought Living Books Curriculum Study Guides this weekend 2 map out my reading for history, science, and literature and narration and copywork. We are hoping 2 use next year: 8 yo son~ Rod and Staff English 4..for Grammar...he will b 9 next fall Independent Reading~Rod and Staff Bible Readers Rightstart Math Level C Some other math program for extra math busy work..I don't tend to get any Rightstart math games done for the practise, this year he is doing Saxon 2 for extra work..he needs lots of review and practise with math... Living Books Curriculm for science, literature, and history reads~includes copywork, narration, and reading 6yo son~ Rod and Staff 1 Rod and Staff Bible Readers maybe First Language Lessons...we'll see Rightstart Level B Living Books for science, literature and history~copywork, narration and reading What I need to figure out for next year.... what will oldest son do for Latin...we are almost done Prima Latina...we liked it. I wanted to drop latin for next year cuz I'm busy and don't know it myself 2 teach....but Dad says it's a good thing to learn and son really likes learning it...so we need something for him to do in latin, I like the video thing, so we'll see what is out there soon. Looking into Latin options is on my "2 do list". I want to take a look at Susan Wise Bauer's new writing book to teach writing...I have her Writing CD and found it quite helpful. I haven't had any time 2 look into that new book yet... so also on my "2 do list. Happy planning everyone! sherylwinter:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'm getting there... but as always, subject to change without notice LOL... 4th grade - tentative.... Continue with Sinagpore, Shiller math combo FLL4 and JAG SL Core 4 with LA writing Writing Strands - finish 3 move onto 4 SL Science 4 Spanish for Children (probably) Bible for Children - 2nd set 8th grade - tentative.... Finish VT Algebra Finish Analytical Grammar SL Core 7 (2nd 1/2) and HO Modern Level II Writing Strands - 6 and 7 BJU Space and Earth Science Latin Prep II Next book in the Art of Argument series - can't remember the name right now. for both - probably Artistic Pursuits I'm sure there's more that I can't remember or haven't decided on yet. I haven't made really any decisions for my rising K'er except to continue with Shiller and OPGTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I "think" so... Math: we are going to be continuing with Singapore, but I plan on using the Intensive Practice books along with the Word Problem books. Language Arts/Grammar: continue with the read-alouds, audiobooks, and independent reading. Explode the code 5 & 6 Primary Language Lessons Harp and the Laurel Wreath for dictation and poetry Science: My Pals are Here with supplements History: History Odyssey: Medieval Times Geography: Use Evan Moor Geography units Foreign Language: Minimus (the starting out level) Fine Arts: Recorder and introduction to the great composers and artists P.E.: continue with team sports and swim lessons. I have tinkered with this so much that I think I have over analyzed everything way too much. Now to begin the shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 9th grade: Chemistry--Apologia Geometry LL Early American Lit. 1 & 2 WS 5 American History (I'm doing my own thing) Trail Guide to US Geography 7th grade: Chemistry--CKEC Algebra LL7 LLATL--green WS4 American History Beautiful Feet Geography 5th grade: CKEC Devlopmental Math LLATL--Purple Ridgewood Grammar American History Beautiful Feet Geography Bible, art lessons, PE, Spanish lessons, music We also do Fine Art Fridays using some things I put together myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 5/6yob language arts-- Click 'n' Read Now I'm Reading primer series Getty-Dubay Italic B math-- Singapore Earlybird 2A & 2B music-- Wee Sing America everything else-- AngelBear Yoga Aesop's Fables library books on Americana Drawing With Children lesson plans from Harmony Fine Arts Grammar 4 Spiral Scouts 8yob language arts-- Lively Latin Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek copywork memory work to include poetry Writing Strands 3 Type To Learn math-- Singapore Primary Math Textbook & Workbook 3A & 3B Singapore Extra Practice 3 Singapore Challenging Word Problems 2 LivingMath.net C1Q2 Intermediate QuarterMile Math music-- Pianimals/Phonics4Piano Singing Coach everything else-- a steady but free diet of books and kits on the middle ages and earth science AngelBear Yoga Drawing With Children lesson plans from Harmony Fine Arts Grammar 4 Audio Memory Geography Songs + Geography Coloring Book a personalized list of free reading choices Spiral Scouts 11yob language arts-- CW Aesop & Homer for Older Beginners Lingua Latina Type to Learn Art of Argument The Grammar of Poetry math-- Teaching Textbooks 6 LivingMath.net C1Q2 Intermediate Life of Fred Fractions & Decimals Quarter Mile Math music-- Singing Coach everything else-- a steady but free diet of books and kits on the middle ages and earth science swimming or bowling, depending on the season Audio Memory Geography Songs + Geography Coloring Book a personalized list of free reading choices Grey School courses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 So far... 7th Grade Latin Prep 2 CW Homer B AG 2nd year NEM 2 or Jacob's Geo? or ? SYRWTL Science 2 (will start this spring or summer) SYRWTL Spanish 1 (con't slowly) & Entrevistas SL 7 or Trisms HM w/selected SL 7, 200 & 300 readers? LL 7 Logic (not sure yet what we will use) Extras (drama, music, art, PE, and field trips as always):auto: 3rd Grade Con't Lively Latin and Minimus Secundus Singapore 4a & 4b CW Aesops or WT? GWG 4 Sequential Spelling SOTW 3 & 4 with activity guides Library Readers to match time period in history My World Science & SL Science 3 (intro to Bio) RS Spanish, Spanish Everyday, and The Fun Spanish Critical Thinking Extras (Art, music, PE, and more field trips) :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I'm pretty sure what we are doing at this point and half of it is bought already. My dd will be 6yo... Math: Continue with Singapore Math and Miquon LA: OPGTR, FLL, WWE, ETC, early readers History/Read-Alouds/Bible: SL Core 1 Science: Biology for the Grammar Stage (Elemental Science) Art: Drawing with Children Music: Classics for Kids PE: Ballet I think that's all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 DS, 3rd grade: Singapore 3a/b continuing FLL 3 The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease American Story 1 from Winterpromise Chemistry (putting together myself from various sources) maybe Lively Latin assorted logic/critical thinking books DS, K: continuing Headsprout for reading may start FLL, depending on how his reading is going Singapore 1a/b following along in American story 1 and chemistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I am a procrastinator and a planner both. I've found that if I plan far enough in advance, I can avert disaster inspired by my procrastination. DD will be in Kindergarten in the fall. I've got her curriculum all planned out, and some idea of how our days will go. My goals for her K year are: 1. Learning to read 2. Prep for first grade math 3. Beginning handwriting 4. Getting used to doing seatwork on a regular basis DD's stated educational goals include: 1. Learn to sew 2. Learn to play the recorder 3. Ballet lessons I plan on enrolling her in Eagleridge, a 1 day/week enrichment program through the Mesa schools. A friend's children do it and they've really enjoyed it and gotten a lot out of it. So, that will be Monday's schooltime. Ballet lessons and library trip will constitute one day a week, and an outing such as the zoo, science center, an SCA event, etc. will be a third day's planned activity. One day will be "take a break day" each week, preferably on DH's day off if we can swing it. That will leave three "Homeschool Days" when we will do lessons. We may well do some or all of the read-alouds every day, though. We will be using the following curriculae: For phonics: Tanglewood School's free program and Starfall.com, phonics games For Literature: Nursery rhymes and tales, the complete works of Winnie the Pooh, and the works of Beatrix Potter. For Classical Studies: Aesop's Fables For Heathen Studies: Norse Myths For Music: Recorder Fun Book 1 For Art/Crafts: My First Sewing Book and Kit For Math: Funtastic Frogs Math, workbooks we already have, pattern block activities, time and money games For Geography: Me on the Map, Geography Songs Kit, Kingfisher First Picture Atlas For Modern Studies: Wee Sing America For Science: Museum trips, backyard nature study For P.E.: Ballet classes through the city For Latin: Song School Latin Sounds a bit daunting, but really it's not. Here's how our schedule should go: Daily (at least 3 days/week): Phonics, a math activity, part of her Latin lesson, short copywork exercises to practice handwriting and reinforce phonics or geography or Latin (Ex: The first week she will probably have to copy her name), and read-aloud time including the week's patriotic song or reading, fable, myth, nursery tale, and modern children's lit, plus any books DD wants on top of that. Also a nursery rhyme will be subject to memorization, and we'll stick with one until it's down. Weekly: Sewing lesson, Recorder lesson, Geography activity Seatwork shouldn't take more than twenty minutes to a half hour, read aloud time maybe half an hour, and the rest is playing games. I hope to get us into a regular ritual/rhythm to our days. There's a chance I may be babysitting during after-school time, which would give her a chance most days to play with at least one other kid. Especially if I'm still working at Wal-Mart (likely I'll cut back my hours if I can get that after school gig), keeping us on a regular schedule might just save our sanity! Now I just need to put in a curriculum order and come up with a good excuse to start some of it next week instead of next fall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 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. I changed my mind on a few things. LOL MUS for math nature study instead of a formal science Building Thinking Skills and Red Herrings for logic I may use God and the History of Art, since I have it (I'd forgotten about it!) Still undecided about foreign language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalotsoftots Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 This will be my first year homeschooling too! So I'm going to throw my schedule out and see if it looks overwhelming or not! :) Second grade Math - MUS beta & Singapore probly start with 1A Primary as he hasn't done this math before, only Saxon @ school! Music - R&S intro to music books, then Piano lessons & learning about Classical Composers!! YAY! L.A. - Wisdom Words from the Weaver Bible, History, Science, Creative Writing, Spelling, Art - The Weaver Curriculum from AOP Handwriting - A Reason for Handwriting B & Penmanship to Praise to help with memorization of Bible verses. Reading - R&S reading 2 to build fluency & comprehension Science supp if needed - Considering God's Creation & Handbook of Nature Study Geography Supp if needed - Galloping the Globe PE - t-ball, swimming lessons, and whatever else we can get into! :D Lots of other fun & classic books on our shelves too! Am I missing anything? hmm. . . Preschool Rod & Staff ABC Series Little Hearts for His GlorySing, Spell, Read, Write (for fun! ;) maybe! lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 12 yo English: LLLOTR, SS4, homegrown writing Math: Finish Jacobs Algebra, start Jacobs Geometry History: Spielvogel's Human Odyssey, historical fiction Science: Conceptual Integrated Science first half History of Science: Hakim's The Story of Science Latin: Ecce Romani 6 yo English: Spelling Power, GWG, Writing with Ease, VP Comprehension Guides, lots of reading Math: Singapore History: SOTW1 Science: K12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyM Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I do have some plans made. But you know what they say about the best laid plans! The links are in my sig: "Looking ahead" has the plans for my 6 yo and 8 yo. "Making the most of preK" has my preK plans for my soon-to-be 5 yr with a global delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Math: Walsh Power Basics Geometry, Globe/Fearon Consumer Math/and Carson's Algebra workbook for touch upsGrammar/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 This WAS my plan, but things have changed here.. money and everything else. DD16 will probably be off to the Community tech School during the morning (730-1030) for Cosmetology(high schoolers pay no tuition) and we will school after she gets home. So right now, it looks like this: Math: Still looking for some type of integrated math Grammar/Handwriting/Composition/Writing/Spelling/Reading: All in one with EMC's Literature program History: History of a Free Nation/Glencoe Science: Anatomy/Physiology plus an integrated science that is secular and that I haven't found yet Art/Music: Barbara Shannon's Exploring Art Media Languages: I've got a french set that I got for free, but I'm not sure yet if I'll use it. I may go with the Powerglide PE/Physical Activity: I run/coach a Homeschool Bowling League, so this will continue. Health: the Anatomy/physiology can cover for this especially since it will include a lab. Basically, nothing if firm anymore. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerstone Classical Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Here is our plan: K- dd (5) Penmanship-A Reason For Handwriting Math-Saxon 1 Phonics-OPGTR/ETC Books 1-2/Abeka readers Grammar- FLL 1/WWE/WWE workbook 1 Spelling-SWO A 2nd grade-ds (6) Pictures in Cursive-Primer/Book A-B Math-Saxon 3 Grammar-FLL 3 Spelling-SWO C-D What we'll do together... Personal Devotions-Discovery Bible Series-Beginnings I: Precious In His Sight History/Bible/Art/Music/Science-MFW: Adventures (supplementing science with Apologia Zoology I) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnoises Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 6th grade Saxon algebra 1/2 Henle I Elementary Greek I First French Peace Hill Press' soon to be released "Writing With Ease" The Iliad and the Odyssey Artner Reader's Guide to American History Memoria Press' Book Of Roots Christian Studies (MP) II Science (informal....lots of reading) gymnastics 4th gr. Saxon 6/5 Henle I Elementary Greek I First Start French Christ. St. II Artner history Grammar 4 (PHP) Book of Roots Tales From Shakespeare D'Aulaires Greek Myths copywork (from readings) Scouts and archery 2nd gr. Saxon 3 Henle I First Start french greek (Hupogrammon) Grammar 3 (PHP) D'Aulaire's greek Myths Sotw 1 Copybook 3 (MP) Christian Studies I (MP) Wonderbook and Tanglewood Tales gymnastics PR-k R &S Preschool workbook set 100 Easy Lessons (Reading) gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen_and_Company Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm almost done, and I already have a majority of the materials on hand. Storm's tentative 6th grade course of study: Mathematics: Dolciani's Algebra: Structure & Method Book I & Livingmath.net Unit Studies English: Classical Writing: Homer B, Harvey's Grammar & 2 lit. selections Copywork & Recitation: Spelling Wisdom Latin: Latin Prep II Spanish: Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish Humanities: ECC & OM6 World Religions: living books Modern Studies: Election 2008/OM8 portions /Newspaper Science: OM Science 7 & portions of Livingmath.net studies Reading list: Under construction--lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Well we just started our new curriculum. We school yr round. DS just turned 4 in Dec. Bible/Character: We do a mix of Hubbard's cupboard 3 yr old Bible and 4 yr old character curriculum. Reading: Activities from Wow I'm Reading and lessons from 100 easy Lessons Workbooks: Kumon Animal Mazes and Developing the Early Learner Math:Children's books from Have You Read Any Good Math Lately? and activities out of the Cuisenaire idea book Preschool Plus from Hewitt Homeschooling So far I have him begging for more when we stop for the day. So that is a good sign! I forgot to say that my toddler will be 2 in Sept so I will start stuff with him then. Little Hands to Heaven Hands on Math ABC Jumbo Fun with the Alphabet by Evan-moor Science:Science is Simple and Living Learning Books Level 1 Chapter Books: I just read various books German: Springboard to German (We are just doing this because it is fun and I already had it. It was mine when I was a kid) History: Various books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 History- Sonlight core 6 withthe activity guide and tests added for SOTW Math - Saxon algebra 1/2 Language - sonlight language 6 and Keys to Language 6 , Wordly wise 3000 book 3, Spelling Workout Science - Apologia Physical science or Sonlight science 6 or the old Sonlight science 7 Earth Science core. Blessings Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Science: Anatomy/Physiology plus an integrated science that is secular and that I haven't found yet Have you looked at this? http://www.walch.com/product/1757 What kind of general science are you looking for? A little of each (physics, chemistry, biology)? Or Earth sciences, too? Have you looked at Singapore science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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