Karen in CO Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have next year mostly planned and was looking at my long-term plans for both of my younger kids. Other than handwriting, math and SOTW, there is nothing I am using next year that I used this year. I am using many of the same methods, but few of the same products. I hope in the future to have more products that I will re-use so that I don't constantly feel like I am re-inventing the proverbial wheel every year during planning time. What have you used for a year or more that you will continue to use? For me, it is Getty-Dubay Italics and SOTW (used YR1 for two years now and will use YR2 next year with TOG). They are the only products I have used for more than a year that I will continue to use. I have a few that I have used with my ds that I will use when my girls get ready- IEW and LL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Rod & Staff math from 1-8, I strayed with my oldest and it was a disaster, now my younger will reap the benefits of experience. Also Analytical Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Learning Language Arts Through Literature (used 8 years now), Lightning Literature (used 2 years now), Writing Strands (used 2 years now), and Apologia Science (used 4 years now). We just started using Truthquest History and love that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math, Easy Grammar (well, dd has been done with that for most of a year, but ds will start it next year--I already own them and have to buy high school stuff for dd, etc. Plus, I like it for what it is.) SOTW R&S English (older 2, someday ds) Can't think of anything else off the top of my head, but that doesn't mean there aren't more. It depends on the child! When dd starts high school, little will remain the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 When it comes to text books, I've never deviated from Rod and Staff for math and English. I love them both. As far as methods are concerned, history and literature the WTM way has served us well, and we don't plan to change that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIN Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I hope in the future to have more products that I will re-use so that I don't constantly feel like I am re-inventing the proverbial wheel every year during planning time. Amen sister! I've been thinking that I want to have more of the same things every year as well. Starting over and questioning everything every year is getting a little old. Here is what I know for sure I will use for several years: Right Start Math Spell to Write and Read Story of the World - in the form of Biblioplan Cursive First handwriting Rod and Staff Readers for Bible That is it! I'm questioning or trying for the first time Rod and Staff Grammar, Writing Tales, Latina Christiana, Trail Guide to World Geography, RS4K pre-level 1 Chemistry, ummmm, I think everything new. No wonder I've been spending so much time trying to figure everything out this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Story of the World Classical Writing Right Start Math Singapore Math First Language Lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math (also using NEM), GWG, SL, CW, and LP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What have you used for a year or more that you will continue to use? Singapore Math, Singapore Science (MPH and now Interactive), Story of the World, History of US, and I'm coming up on a year with Lightning Lit and planning on continuing! We juggle a lot of "extras" but our core is pretty stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaZ Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 MCP math (my oldest is finishing the series this year) Spelling Workout Wordly Wise Rod and Staff English Handwriting without Tears I've finally resigned that these are the best for my kids style of learning and my style of teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math (added Key to this year) Rod & Staff Grammar Megawords Story of the World In the past we used all of: Explode the Code (books 1-8, both students) FLL (K-1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 SOTW, R&S Grammar, SWO, MCP math, HWT I have a 1st and a 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Rod and Staff grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 :auto:We're cruising along with: SOTW+Biblioplan for logic stage Classical Writing Professor B Math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Ones we have used & will continue to use: RightStart Math SOTW HWOT Artistic Pursuits Elson Readers Minimus series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in NY Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Our perfect fits are: Classical Writing Handwriting without Tears Professor B math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 SOTW for all 4 years and we are still using it as a resource the second time through the rotation. I love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have a 12yo 6th grader. I am sticking with the following programs that I've used for repeated yeats: R&S Grammar Saxon Math I would use R&S Spelling but I like the switch to Vocab... have been using R&S Spelling and Handwrting for years One year in use and will continue: Latin in the Christian Trivum (wth online class) BJU Science Vocabulary for Achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 SOTW MUS HWT PL/LCI/LCII series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 R&S Grammar, Elementary Greek, SOTW and library books from the Activity Guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Sonlight MUS ETC That's about it- LA I am always tweaking, can't wait till we find a good fit. Science never seems to work out like I'd hoped either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Chorus, Junior Great books coop... We will continue the WTM approach to literature (no curriculum) except for a LLOTR digression next year. Because we just can't RESIST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math Rod & Staff English Story of the World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Programs I will not change: R&S Math Grades 1-8 R&S Grammar Grades 2-8 R&S Reading/Bible Grades 1-4 R&S Bible Grades 5-6 R&S Art Grades 1-8 R&S Music Grades 1-6 CW series starting at Aesop Apologia Elementary-all books Elementary Greek Vol I-III Latin: PL, LCI, LCII, Wheelock's SOTW Vol I-IV FLL Peterson Directed Handwriting Programs still up in the air and/& that change from year to year or even month to month: History for logic and rhetoric stages Science from 7th grade and up Math from 8th grade and up Logic progression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Before I started my youngest dd, I would have said Miquon Math for 1st-3rd grades, but it didn't work at all for my youngest. Singapore Math (until my youngest couldn't deal with it any more and we tried a whole bunch of different things and then came back to it) Jacobs Algebra and Jacobs Geometry (but I added Kinetic books algebra as well for my 12yo because she thought Jacobs looked intimidating when she started) Sonlight - I've used it since 1997. Prentice Hall Science Explorer for 6th-8th or 5th-8th Flashkids Language Arts - my middle dd has used it for 5th-7th and my youngest has used it for 2nd-3rd (she's working one grade level below her age) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Rod & Staff Grammar (3rd through 6th, so far) Singapore Math (Primary Math: K through 6th) HWT (K through 3rd, but used entire program) Story of the World (six year plan -- yeah! I planned on it taking six years! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 SOTW, Singapore Maths, So You Really Want to Learn English, Latin Prep. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Classical Writing - used w/o workbks, Aesop A & Aesop B-last year, Aesop B & Homer A this year... hope to use Poetry and Homer B (&A) next year. FLL - use for 2 years with one ds, and this is our 2nd year with next ds. will hold for youngest dd who is only 3yrs old right now. Mastering Mathematics- all the books with 3 kiddos. Oldest has switched to Lial's BCM, will continue with it next year to finnish. Handwriting Skills Simplified How to Spell / How to Teach Spelling (for all kids, oldest recently switched) Apples Daily Spelling Drills (for 13yo dd) Typing Instructor Deluxe (all kids till done) Mind Benders A1/A2 & B1/B2 CD (used for oldest two, storing for next two) Alpha Phonics (used with two kids, saving for last one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanna Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 SOTW -- not broke here, don't fix it Latin Primer -- must get my money's worth (3 dc divided by original cost equals a great bargain:lol:) Shiller Math -- for 2nd and 3rd dc; I still can't believe they "ask" to do Math Wish there was more. (((sigh))) -Vanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Latin for Children ©; Lingua Latina Spelling Workout (F) SOTW (4) Classical Writing & IEW Growing with Grammar (4) Right Start Math (E) & some Singapore Math Artistic Pursuits (4-6 grade books) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I wish there was some continuity to my hs'ing :P curriculum. I see trends in curriculum that I will use again w. dd & have gone back to w. ds. If I had a crystal ball I would guess: MUS (w. Singapore to supplement- I love them both) FLL (I love the way it's all laid out for you *so* easy to use!) HWOT (I really see us using this for cursive w. ds & print for dd) ETC I will start BFIAR w. dd this coming year, and we did it w. ds, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 MFW K and MFW 1st....they work like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalynnrmc Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 R&S Grammar Mystery of History MUS We've only been hsing for 2 years now, didn't use the same things this past year as last year in any subject. LOL Even though this year is the first year we've begun them (read: started since Christmas) I expect that we will also continue to use: Spelling Power Christian Liberty Press Bible for mid-grades Creation science books by Felice Gerwitz and Jill Whitlock And, I've just realized this week that I need to get some sort of tentative long-term plan in place, to control spending each year. *blush* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in NJ Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Rod and Staff Math Rod and Staff English Story of the World Educational Fontware (to produce my own copywork/handwriting sheets) Getty DuBay Italic Handwriting Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMarie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 FLL R&S grammar Singapore math Apologia Elementary science Artistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 In nearly 8 years of homeschooling, I've not often switched curriculum. A lot of what we use, we've used for years. I was fortunate to hit on programs which suited my oldest son and me well from the beginning ~ and continue to serve all my guys well. I did make two significant changes before starting the current school year. I replaced R&S English, which we'd used for 4 or 5 years, with Galore Park's English series; and I went with Galore Park Latin in lieu of the program (Latina Christiana) we had going for a couple of years. I do still plan on using Prima Latina with my younger set before they head into GP Latin. Here are some of our tried-and-true resources: Singapore Math (Primary Math series) ~ 8 years Sonlight history ~ 7 years Spelling Workout ~ 6 years Getty-Dubay Italic ~ 6 years Others that we've used for at least a couple of years and will continue with include Apologia science, Mindbenders, Typing Instructor Deluxe, & Rosetta Stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 We have used and will continue to use: SWR--2 1/2 years now, at K-2nd we just concentrate on the sounds of the phonograms, and when we see words or they want to spell a word we sound them out. Once they are comfortable reading I will start the lists. Singapore Math--4 years, my second is going through earlybird and my oldest is doing 3a/b. Story of the World--2 1/2 years, we are doing number 2 and will take to the end of the year to finish it. Progymnasmata--this is our framework for composition but I am writing my own curriculum for this based upon my notes from Composition in the Classical Tradition by D'Angelo. My Pals are Here Science--2 years. My oldest just loves it. I guess we are pretty happy.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math (including NEM) - This is our 7th year in this curriculum. Classical Writing - We have used Aesop, Homer, and are now in Diogenes, and we'll likely continue with this for all dc as long as Lene keeps writing books. TOG - We haven't used this for very long, but I envision we'll continue it all the way through high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 BJU Science (6 years running) DITHOR - until we outgrow it (3 years so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math Easy Grammar (my son actually likes this grammar :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 We've only been hsing 2 years, so my picks will be winners for K, 1 and what we'll use for 2: ETC: We've tried MCP and the Pathway phonics, but ETC wins hands down. Those goofy pictures make phonics phun! Singapore Earlybird Math: My kids are polar opposites as far as learning speed, but these worked with both. Both kids have also done SF Exploring Math K but I'd pick EB if I was going to do just one. Otherwise, SF K fits well between 1B and 2A. LLATL Blue (and Red): This is another resource that works for both my learners. It's simple, but it gets the job done. R&S Math: We'll stick with this for 2nd and up. FIAR: This works so well if you want to combine a K/1st with a younger sibling. We've learned a lot and we'll finish all 3 volumes by September or October. We've liked it so much we'll do Vol. 4 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Abeka Phonics (used with 3/4 of our children), also with spelling and Letters & sounds for K-2 Abeka Math (K5-2nd) great for young children (used with 2/4) Sadlier-Oxford Progress in Mathematics -- (will begin with my 2nd this fall) K12 Lit, History, Science, Art & Music (using with 3/4) This will be my first year with FLL for my younger two... so if that goes well I expect to use it with my 4th. Otherwise, it will be back to Abeka. Oral Language Exercises (oldest 3) Latin for Children (oldest 3) VP Bible (all 4) Leading Little Ones to God (all 4) Character Sketches (all 4) And, we will listen to SOTW in the car on CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Momma Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 BIBLE – Christian Liberty until 8th grade MATH – Saxon (54 to Advanced) HISTORY – Streams of Civ, ABEKA SCIENCE – Apologia General, Physical, Bio, Chem, Physics LANGUAGE ARTS – LLATL, English From the Roots Up FOREIGN LANGUAGE— Rosetta Stone Spanish, Artes Latinae Art – Lambs book 1 & 2, How Great Thou Art Typing - Mavis Beacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mcconnellboys Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Getty-Dubay and SOTW for me, too. I guess I'm a stick in the mud, LOL, because I have a lot: Abeka for grammar, beginning in the A,B,C series and going through the I-IV for upper level work. Spelling Workout all the way through. Vocab from Classical Roots - been through it all once and plan to go again. Singapore through 6B. Latin Primer - been through it once and I guess I'm getting ready to go again. I was interested in Lively Latin, but I can't access the folks who write it, for some reason, so I don't feel comfortable attempting to do business with them. For science, things I've used before and am using again include the Reader's Digest books; the Visual Factfinder books; lots of DK books like the Eyewitness and Visual Dictionaries, etc.; Elements for chemistry and her follow-up on organic chemistry; Kym Wright's botany study; Science in a Nutshell kits; maybe Friendly Chemistry if I can get a handle on the mistakes in it (I'm going to ask a chem professor friend for help); Fun with Atoms and Molecules (or whatever those chem experiment books are called - I call them the wrong thing about half the time, LOL). Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I feel very comfortable with the resources that I'll use again and again. Singapore math for 1 - 6 (we've been using this with different kids for over 7 years) Classical Writing (3 years) TOG years 1 and 2 (two years), I'll likely use year 4 as well. SOTW (5 years) Apologia elementary science (2 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 We have been using Singapore Maths - for the whole four years of home -schooling (now doing 5B and NEM 1) Spelling Workout - for two years with younger son. Galore Park English for two/three years with older daughter. I know we will stick with the Galore Park books and Lightning Literature too. These are all thing we have enjoyed and I am glad we stuck with. There have been other successes like the Michel Thomas French course, Our Island Story, SOTW, and the How ... Works series but we have completed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Singapore Math ETC (mommy loves the pictures as much as the dc!) SWO (so far all of my dc have been natural spellers) R&S Grammar HWT (love(!) this program for our 4 boys) SOTW Just beginning Prima Latina and like it, starting TOG (Yr2) next year, Aplogia Elementary Science series, and Classical Writing (Aesop). Pretty sure that these will be winners! Kim in TN (used to be in NV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 RightStart Math SOTW VocabuLit MP's Christian Studies FLL ETC Julia mom of 3 (8,7,5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Theophan Academy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ETC is a huge winner here too - don't know why I ever strayed, won't do that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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