Pajama Mama Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm starting to look for ideas for next fall and would love to hear what others are doing(or have already done). We're using TOG1/SOTW1 now-a 5th with a 1st grader. I'm thinking of TOG2/SOTW2 for 6th/2nd grades. We're Catholic so I have our catechism books picked out. Finish up Singapore Math and then what? Maybe Science Explorer books? No latin but we need to add spanish. We've tried several but nothing stuck with us. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisawa Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm starting to look for ideas for next fall and would love to hear what others are doing(or have already done). We're using TOG1/SOTW1 now-a 5th with a 1st grader. I'm thinking of TOG2/SOTW2 for 6th/2nd grades. We're Catholic so I have our catechism books picked out. Finish up Singapore Math and then what? Maybe Science Explorer books? No latin but we need to add spanish. We've tried several but nothing stuck with us. Help Hi... my daughter is 11 and in 6th grade this year. She is using TOG year 3 along with TOG lap book folds (sometimes) and History scribe. Jr Analytical grammar Apologia Astronomy with Happy scribe astronomyand proverbs. we are also using live and learn lap book folds along with Jeanie fulbrights note book pages. We will use Zoo 1 at some point with similer extras as the astronomy. We will start CW Homer soon... still reading the guide... Im sorry bit its soooo boring...I just want a grasp first before we tackle it. We also use WA from TOG. Spanish we use La Clase Divertida (The Fun Class!) Level 1 Saxon Mat 65 Explorers bible study *Ü* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 R&S Grammar lessons (not the writing lessons) IEW Writing (SICC-B and/or Medieval Writing Lessons) SWO Level H Lightning Lit. for Grade 7 Chalkdust Geometry (ds is a math boy so he is accelerated in this area) Latin in the Christian Trivium - Volume 2 - Just half of it next year. Bob Jones Life Science History - still my question mark. Ds isn't "into" it. Either MOH 2 or Diana Waring RRR Piano lessons This is the bulk of what we will do. I will add in as we are able: Evan Moor Daily Geography workbooks Fallacy Detective A Child's History of Art - Painting (a Calvert publication) Themes to Remember Volume 2 (music appreciation) Cynthia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've heard good things about Galore Park's Spanish course, but I haven't used it myself. For 6th grade, I am thinking of: English Prep 3, some of Lightning Literature 8 Maths Prep 2/3 (Galore Park) SOTW4, heavily supplemented with Kingfisher, etc. and with written assignments Finish up Biology for IGCSE Latin Prep 3/So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3 Mandarin for GCSE book 3 Draw Squad (will we ever finish this?) Orbiting With Logic Tennis, Taekwondo, swimming, running Recorder From the Beginning (Calvin is interested in flute as well). Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have a dd11 who has just started 6th grade here in Australia. She is doing: Bible Remembering God's Awesome Acts Keep Bible Journal Maths Saxon 65 Language Arts LLATL Spelling Wisdom/Dictation Written narrations Copywork Personal Journal Outlining from encyclopedia articles Literature SL Core 5 reading Other assigned literature; currently Robinson Crusoe and Anne of Avonlea Australian History A Wide Brown Land For Me Extra reading Countries/Cultures SL Eastern Hemisphere Geography Mapping of countries studies Read Kon Tiki and map Science Blood and Guts/Usborne Human Body Selection from Considering God's Creation Two John Tiner Books Survival Skills Nature Study and notebook Foreign Language First Start French Latina Christiana Art Artist Study I Can Do All Things Music Piano and Violin Composer study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnUK Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I was just looking over our plan yesterday. This is what I've decided so far. I think that we are also going to do Sonlight Core 6--loosely and fit in where it's not overwhelming. GREEK—ELEMENTARY GREEK 1 LATIN--LATIN GRAMMAR 1 GRAMMAR—GROWING WITH GRAMMAR 6 WRITING---CLASSICAL WRITING-POETRY SPELLING---CALVERT 7 CD SCIENCE----REAL SCIENCE 4 KIDS—PHYSICS ---STORY OF SCIENCE MATH---CHALKDUST PRE-ALGEBRA VOCABULARY--- VOCABULARY FROM THE CLASSICAL ROOTS 6 MEMORY WORK—CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS CYCLE 2 GEOGRAPHY----MAPS FOR MEMORIZATION FAMOUS MEN OF GREECE I always helps to see what everyone else is doing. Thanks for starting this thread. --Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixmeadows Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 We are doing sixth right now Bible Math- Rod and Staff and Life of Fred Greek- Ele. Greek Rosetta Sanish Lightning Lit.7 Wordsmith My Fathers WOrld-1850-modern includes history, science, art,composer study Typing Classical guitar Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I am always optimistic of how much we can complete in a day and then reality hits. This is my planning sheet. Some decisions have not been made yet. Our 6th grade plan for next year: Math- Abeka- 6 then to TT pre-algebra Evan Moor Daily Word problems Quarter Mile Math ?Language- BJU English or Analytical Grammar Daily grams (LOVE THESE!) ?Spelling- Spelling Workout or Calvert Spelling CD Reading/Literature- Reading based on History using SL, VP, and other sources. ? maybe CLE and the EPS Reading Comprehension ?Or Lightning Literature 7 History- CHOW with Calvert workbook (this helps with outling) and SL Core 6/7 books SOTW audio ?Science- PH Science Explorer or Rainbow Science Geography- Finish US state study Evan Moor Daily Geography Writing- IEW (and maybe Sentence Composing) Logic- MindBenders Music- piano lessons Computer- Easy Tech ??Latin- Will be our first year….still unsure Typing- Typing Instructor deluxe PE- competitive gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 We are using Math.... CLE 7, Life of Fred Spelling... Apples and Pears level C Vocab... Vocabulary cartons Latin... Latin Prep1 Greek... Elementary Greek 1 Spanish... Elementary Spanish, Espanol para chicos y grandes Reading... CLe reading 6 Grammar... Rod and Staff 6( no writing) Writing... IEW medieval based lessons Science... Prentice Hall Science Explorer and PASS Guide ( Integrated Science) History... SOTW 3, PASS Guide world History, King fisher History Encyclopedia Art.. outside class Music... We will get to it one day Computing.. online Basic computing site He usually starts at 8 and finishes at 4 with a 1 hr lunch break Elmeryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Latin-Latin Book One Math-R&S6 and Singapore supplements French-Finish First Start French and start vol.2 Grammar and Comp.- Voyages in English 6 Elementary Diagramming Worktext Intermediate Language Lessons History-This Country of Ours, CHOW and OIS+ Johnny Tremain, Amos Fortune, Abe Lincoln Grows Up and others Science-still undecided Art-Monet and Rembrandt for artist study and Hillyer's History of Art lessons-sculpture Music-private piano lessons and composer study for Haydn and Handel Literature- Paul Revere's Ride, Harp and Laurel Wreath and Tennyson for poetry Washington Irvings short works Anne of Green Gables The Hobbit Norse Myths 8 Cousins some others I'm forgetting Geography-Paddle to the Sea, Minn of Miss. and Tree in Trail +guide and maps I think we will move from handwriting to keeping a copybook. We will finish Golden Children's Bible, too. I think that is it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 He usually starts at 8 and finishes at 4 with a 1 hr lunch break Elmeryl WOW! :eek: Is everyone else's 11 and 12 yo working this long? We do not spend anywhere near that on school. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 This is my son's first year home from ps since he was last hsed in 3rd. This is what we have used: BJU Math 6 Reading boooks of choice Houghton Mifflin English 6 Wordsmith Apprentice Spelling list made up by mom Apologia Astronomy and Zoology 2 Study of Wars for history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis in DE Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Bible- Kay Arthur "How to Study the Bible" "How to Pray" Math- Saxon Algebra 1/2 Writing- IEW Ancient History Lessons History/Geography/Literature- TOG year 1 Science- Sonlight 5 (this might change) Latin- Latin Prep I A big change for me is dropping grammar. She did a 6th grade grammar this year so for next year we will just do writing and latin instead of formal grammar. She does tennis, TKD, & Chess Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Daily Latin in the Christian Trivium level 1 Elementary Greek 1 R&S Math 8 CW Homer 1x wk R&S Bible 6 World History: HO Middle Ages and Famous Men of the Middle Ages Geography: Beautiful Feet Geography Through Literature Science: Beautiful Feet History of Science (this will take 2yrs for us) Literature: Adam of the Road, King Arthur, Adventures of Robin Hood, Door in the Wall - these will be read slowly and discussed and written about. Additional reading will be done at night and as read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Logic: Dandylion logic series and Mindbenders Math: TTAg1 Geography: Discovering geography History: SOTW4 Spelling: Calvert cd Grammar: EGP Literature: Reading zone, Lit Pocket Greek myths Vocabulary: Vocabulary Cartoons and Words on the Vine Writing: Writing trails with men of Science Religion: Explorers bible study online and Created for Work Art: Discovering Great Artists and several misc items Typing Science: How the universe works, how the earth works, Astronomy for every kid and Zoology PE: several Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 We use: TOG Year 2 Singapore NEM Henle Latin (online with Memoria Press) CW Homer Harvey's grammar The Easy French 1B Science at co-op (using Rainbow and assorted other resources) Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenC Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here's what I think I have decided on: History Odyssey - Middle Ages Earth Science -Runkle Geography and Science Explorer Astronomy Jump In Singapore Math memory work -various poems Latin for Children Spelling Workout Spanish the Easy Way and Spanish Verb Tenses Thinking Toolbox Art ? Maybe Usborne Introduction to Art She plays the violin and soccer and volleyball. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL in OK Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My 12yo is a 6th grader this year. His core, which takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours per day: - Singapore Math 6, alternating days with Kinetic Books Online Algebra I, my crazy idea that seems to be working. - Latin Book One - Piano study - History Odyssey Middle Ages 2 for world history & writing skills - Classical Composition, a progymnasmata approach, on days/weeks that HO is light on writing - Literature from LCC, and the HO assigned books Additional stuff, weekly or irregular, that doesn't feel like school/lesson time: - Bible Study Guide for All Ages, intermittently - Nature study & Boy Scouts activities - Chess club - Casual exploration of art, architecture, craft/handiwork, music, sciences, geography, languages, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My youngest will be in 6th next year. She is not a strong reader although she has shown great improvement this year! She will finish AO Year 3 and begin Year 4 and she'll do much of the reading on her own (covers History, Bible, Geography, Literature, Fine Arts & more) Math - Key to Fractions, Decimals, Percents & begin Basic College Math Latin - Lively Latin Science - not sure (she did health this year at her request, first time I have ever done "health", lol) Writing - IEW SWR, maybe something light for extra grammar, piano if we find find a decent teacher, swimming 4x week We will also continue to do Main Lesson books as often as possible as she has really loved doing them this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 WOW! :eek: Is everyone else's 11 and 12 yo working this long? We do not spend anywhere near that on school. :confused: No, we don't. My 6th grader is finished most work by lunch, then we have one hour quiet time in the afternoon when the kids read their literature, free-read, write in personal journal etc. It's one of my aims this year to complete most school work in the mornings, then have time for life, crafts we want to do etc in the afternoons. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensguys Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My older ds will be 6th next year. I'm still planning but here is what I have so far: History: History Odyssey Early Modern Level 2 and other additional reading Math: Finish BJU 6, Videotext Module A (work with other prealg topics if necessary) Latin: Latin Prep 1 and start Latin Prep 2 Writing/Grammar/Spelling/Vocab: CW Homer A Beginning Poetry A Harvey's Grammar Logic: Mind Benders Level B Science: Rainbow Science part 1 Bible: Either Awana or Explorer's Bible Study Geography (other than what is done in history): Maps, Charts & Graphs (by MCP) Co-op but I don't know what classes will be offered yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 American History (1865-present) *TruthQuest History AHYS III with Joy Hakim's corresponding books as a spine – use commentary as teacher background and discussion material. *Use TQ book list to set up a Book Basket of free reading. *Keep a history notebook or timeline book. *Create a reading log of books read. Bible * Discover 4 Yourself Bible Studies by Kay Arthur or * One Year Bible – New Living Translation Biography * 1-2 per term Language Arts * alternate 2 weeks of CLE grammar instruction with 2 weeks of BJU writing instruction * dictation and Calvert School Spelling CD * typing software * narration * United Streaming Spanish Geography * Integrate with American History using weekly blackline maps & Trail Guide to US History * Memorize States/Capitals using games, software, songs Literature * Book Basket reading from TruthQuest and additional selections as desired from Ambleside Online Music (See Fine Arts-At-A-Glance schedule) * Classical Composer - one per term * Hymns (2) per term * Folk Song (1) - per term Plutarch * The Children's Plutarch: Tales of the Greeks by Gould or Our Young Folks Plutarch by Kaufman Poetry * John Greenleaf Whittier 1st term and one poet per term after that. Use AmblesideOnline Science * Variety of inquiries and readings from TOPS Science, Bob Jones University Science, Janice VanCleave books, home library, public library, kits, local classes. Emphasize vocabulary and labs. * Keep a science notebook of vocabulary words, hand- drawn diagrams, reading lists, and labs. * Complete one major science project or participate in a science fair. Shakespeare * Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Tentative plans for DS Bible: Sonlight Core 5 Math: CLE Science: Noeo Chemistry II Grammar: CLE or Junior Analytical Grammar (haven't decided) Spelling: Spelling Wisdom from Simply Charlotte Mason Writing: IEW History: Sonlight Core 5 Geography: SL Core 5 and Visualize World Geography Logic: Dandylion, logic problem puzzle books, Sudoku Composer & Artist study: AO schedule Literature: AO Years 3 and 4 selections Latin: undecided (maybe LC I) outside: viola lessons, homeschool orchestra, YMCA P.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Bible: Kay Arthur Inductive Studies, Training Hearts Teaching Minds, Hymns for a Kid's Heart Latin: Finish LFC A and supplement with Latin Book One Spanish: Hopefully Co-op or Elementary Spanish GreeK: Elementary Greek 1 and Hey Andrew Level 3 (finish) Writing: Mix of R&S, BJU 5, CW-Aesop and Poetry A, IEW or Write Aids (I have to figure out what my goals are for next year! This year has been outlining and paragraphs, so far.) + Copywork and Dictation Grammar: R&S 6 Poetry: Various books owned Spelling: Megawords 2/3, R&S 4/5 and SWR Vocabulary: Vocabulary Vine (?) and finish WW1 Math: Lial's Basic College Math (I hope it works!) History/Reading/Church History/Geography: TOG Redesign Year 2 Music: Various sources, piano lessons and perhaps clarinet lessons Science: BJU 6 (after finishing up 5) Computer: Typing Instructor and learn more about Word 2007 Logic: Finish Mindbenders, Start Fallacy Detective or Thinking Toolbox; Critical Thinking Book 1 and 2 Art: Co-op or private lessons; Art history with TOG Year 2 P.E.: Tae Kwon Do and seasonal sports :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My DS is 11.5, making a transition from 5th to 6th this year. Math: Mastering Math from Steck-Vaughn Writing: probably going with IEW, still deciding Spelling: Apples and Pears B Grammar: focusing on capitalization and punctuation Science: Wonders of Science from Steck-Vaughn History: will be starting Oak Meadow 6, combining with SOTW 1 and 2 and Sonlight Core 6 reading lists Geography: geography book from Steck-Vaughn Other topics: We will take a few minutes each week reading poetry, looking at art, doing logic, learning photography, and in religious studies. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 WOW! :eek: Is everyone else's 11 and 12 yo working this long? We do not spend anywhere near that on school. :confused: Not us! Our actual academics time is four hours, tops. My raging ADHD'er would explode if I tried to go that long! Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We are using TT, Geography coloring bk, Apologia for Sci, would like to purchase Artistic Pursuits, EG and cooking lessons!:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 My oldest will be in 6th grade next year. This is what I have planned so far, but I have to say, TOG looks very tempting, and I may go that route instead. Math - Math U See Zeta or Teaching Textbooks 6 Science - God's Design for Heaven and Earth History - 2nd half of Sonlight Core 6 with SOTW 2 Writing & Vocab. - IEW Medieval Based Writing Lessons Spelling - Sequential Spelling? Grammar - Growing With Grammar 6 Literature - Sonlight Core 6 Logic - ??? Latin - Latin for Children? Spanish - Spanish for Children (if CAP gets it done in time) Geography - Evan-Moor Daily Geography Practice 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 the following: History/Lit - Sonlight Core 6 Writing - IEW Ancient & Medieval Lesson Plans Math - Saxon 87 Science - Rainbow Science Latin - Henle 1 Art - Atelier, Level 4 Music - Lingua Angelica Religion - Mother of Divine Grace 6th grade syllabus We are Catholic too, and we have enjoyed Core 6 so far. We are just getting to the Middle Ages, and I will be making some changes/substitutions to the history and reading as we approach the Reformation to give the study a more Catholic perspective. We just finished the Mary Fabian Windeat book on St. Benedict, which was terrific. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Bible: daily reading/memorization Math: TT 7 + Singapore CWP Latin: (something to follow LC2, still deciding which program) Writing: tutor Literature: ? Vocab: VFCR A History: SOTW, KF, Netflix docs, living books Music: Piano Logic: Fallacy Detective Art: local class through school district Geo: Trail Guide Science: finish Exploration Education from 5th grade, living books Drama: Christian Youth Theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy in FL Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Math - Saxon 8/7 English- R & S 6 Spelling - SWO F Latin - LC2 or Henle 1 Writing - 2 classes from Home2Teach Logic- Mind Benders Geo- Star Spangled States Possibly Lightning Lit7 Things that are still undecided: Science- ???Apologia Exploring Creation with Astronomy??? History - History Odyssey?? Bible -:confused: have no idea French: :confused: have no idea Also really want to get ART in somewhere- either at home or outside classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Bible: with Dad Math: Singapore 6A/B & Key to Decimals Latin: Latin for Children C Writing/LA: CW-Homer w/ Harvey's Grammar History: HO Middle Ages Level 2 Science: Noeo Chemistry Level 2 Music: Piano Art: whatever strikes our fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun.classical Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Latin Prep 1 Math: undecided; we're finishing RightStart Geometry Classical Writing: complete Homer B and start Beginning Poetry Fallacy Detective French Prep 1 Modern Studies: Truthquest AHYS III Christian Studies: Acts through Revelation and a CHurch HIstory overview Classical Studies: Children's Homer and Jason and the Golden Fleece (Colum) Literature: my own Reading List of Classic Children's literature A variety of Nature Readers and Art Readers Picture Study and Composer Study Memorization of Poetry and Scripture Tons of free Reading Typing (a few minutes daily) Competitive Cross-country running (lest anyone say we don't include PE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 6th grader this year... Saxon Math 7/6 R&S Writing Strands (about to move to CW) Apologia Astronomy President's study (I regret, I wish I would have continued our chronology) Spelling Power (Not loving it, but it works for him. I just don't like it) Rosetta Stone Spanish Latin Logic I think that's it. I might be missing something. We average about 3 to 4hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 My plans so far for next year: History: Beautiful Feet - Medieval Science: 2nd half of Abeka Science gr. 7 Math: Singapore 6 Grammar: not sure yet - maybe Rod and Staff? (just the grammar) Latin: LC2 Writing: I don't teach writing formally. He gets some with the BF guide, writes creatively all the time and sends it to my editor friends! Spelling: words he's missed in his other work Japanese: my own curriculum Tons of free reading here too, including some classics Art: "Intro to Watercolor" - Masterpeice art instruction disk Music: Whatever comes next in the Windsongs recorder books/ starting to teach him to sing parts Typing: Mavis Beacon P.E.: we need to do something in this for my couch-potato! Logic: not sure yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneD Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Could you tell me what you are using for Biology? Also an ISBN or where to purchase, if possible? p.s. Thanks so much for the heads-up on the Galore Park materials. Have you used their science? thanks ~ Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I was just looking over our plan yesterday. This is what I've decided so far. I think that we are also going to do Sonlight Core 6--loosely and fit in where it's not overwhelming. Maps for Memorization http://www.walch.com/product/315 The download samples of their geography books are very interesting! (Here's hoping I quoted right, got this under DawnUK, and how the heck do you add links, anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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