JaniceO Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I looked and didn't see 3rd grade plans yet. I will be bringing all of my kids home again next year and am looking for ideas and what subjects actually need to be taught (do they need phonics still?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's what we are planning on doing for 3rd... LA: KISS Grammar Classical Writing Aesop A Spelling Workout Readers & Read-Alouds that correspond with history Math: Singapore Math Science: Chemistry for the Grammar Stage by Elemental Science History: SOTW 3 with the AG and additional history books Extras: Art Adventures at Home Recorder Prima Latina Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Our plans: OM 3--history, language arts, science, art Minimus Latin SWR Singapore Math & Rod and Staff Math combo Lapbooks--child-led :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klothos Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Math Singapore / In All Probability: Investigations in Probability & Statistics by Celia Cuomo History/Literature Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities by Janis Herbert Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith George vs. George: The Revolution from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Bulla The World of William Penn by Genevieve Foster George Washington's World by Genevieve Foster Liberty! How the Revolutionary War Began by Lucille Penner Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner We the Kids: The Preamble of the Constitution by David Catrow Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes by Beverly Birch Marie Curie's Search for Radium by Beverly Birch The Pop-Up Book of Ships by David Hawcock Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss Geography A notebook study of all of the U.S. states (roughly one state per week) Science Elemental Science: Chemistry Isaac Newton & Physics for Kids: 21 Activities by Kerrie Hollihan(Choose 16 activities) Science Sleuths: 60 Activities to Develop Science Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills by Pam Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 FLL3 WWE3 some light spelling and phonics (Spectrum and ETC) Calvert Math 4 SOTW vol 2 w/activity guide Elemental Science (finish bio, start chem?) considering Latin (she wants to start, I'd rather wait) miscellaneous art and music I'm thinking about adding some US History. I haven't decided whether or not I want to use a curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Reading: Sonlight Core 3 readers Grammar: GWG or MCT Vocabulary: Wordly Wise (if GWG) Writing: WWE 2 or 3? Handwriting: Zaner/Bloser cursive Math: Horizons/CWP (Singapore)/ EPGY History: Sonlight Core 3 Science: Unsure! Spanish: Rosetta Stone Art: Private classes Music: Guitar/Drums PE: Gymnastics class, baseball, football Of course, I change my mind, frequently!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Rod and Staff math 4 Rod and Staff English 3 Rod and STaff spelling 3 (?) still undecided Rod and Staff penmanship 3 Rod and Staff music 3 and reading What Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know Story of the World vol. 3 w/A.G. Complete book of Maps Science, WTM way, 3rd grade is a big experiement year. DD will love it. Latin: don't know which yet. Memory work: Learn all of the presidents Learn all of the states and capitals poetry & Bible verses Some sort of P.E. She will most likely continue ballet, tap, and add jazz. Plus whatever else she has time for (soccer or P.E. class at co-op..) ART: hopefully at co-op. If not, will continue w/What Your 3rd grader needs to know and SOTW projects, and learning skills at scouts and home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) We'll be using: Math: 3A Singapore, MEP and CSMP Grammar: GWG 4th Grade Writing: Writing Strands and WWE 3 Logic: continue Logic Countdown, add in Mindbenders Spelling: Megawords A Vocab: Vocabulary Cartoons, Vocab from the Roots Up History: SOTW year 2/3 for History Science: Nebel's upcoming book for science along with lapbooks on topics of interest, Ellen McHenry's The Elements Art: undecided, perhaps Artistic Pursuits or artist study, along with outside clas Music: classical music appreciation and composer study, Classics for Kids Some sort of Latin, unsure as of now. Edited April 1, 2010 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 For third grade: RightStart C/D + Evan-Moor Daily Word Problems FLL 3 + KISS Wheeler's Spelling Progressive Composition Lessons 1 WWE 3 New American Cursive SOTW 3 Adventures with Atoms and Molecules Elementary Spanish Classics for Kids Artistic Pursuits and possibly Latin for Children A. I haven't decided yet whether to start in 3rd or wait until 4th. I was pretty sure we would start it in 3rd, but now I am leaning toward waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Inman Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) Language Arts: Growing with Grammar 3 All About Spelling (includes dictation) Reading lots of literature Poetry memorization Cursive - still researching History: SOTW 3 + Activity guide (includes copywork, narration, and lit reading) Math: Abeka 4 Science: Physics - still researching Latin: Latin for Children Art: Mark Kistler's online drawing lessons possibly How to Teach Art to Children Handwork - continue knitting Music: Recorder, Classics For Kids online - study one composer a month Edited March 29, 2010 by Wendy Inman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 For 3rd grade, we'll be working from: Math Mammoth blue series (add/subtract 4, multiplication 2, division 2, etc...) MCT Island level Oxford Medieval and Early Modern World series (we'll start with Europe 400-1400) Minimus Secundus (I'm not sure how long I can stretch it though...) HWOT Can-do cursive Not sure about science... Maybe Galore Park Jr. Science? My 3rd grader also takes classes at a homeschool support PS, so it depends what subjects are offered next year. They do a great job with electives, but don't share the same educational philosophy in terms of a more classical approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Well, here's my plan for now. (I'm almost afraid to put it down:D) History: (American) HOD Bigger, (Ancient) CLE 3 Soc. Studies Geography: Continuing with our State Studies (we do one state per week), and using the mapping in CLE Soc. Studies Grammar/Handwriting/Spelling: CLE LA (finishing up 2 starting 3) Math: Singapore (1b & 2a), Math U See (Alpha) Science: Apologia Elem Zoology Flying Creatures of 5th Day Art: I Can Do All Things, plus unit studies on individual artists Music: piano and recorder Foreign Lang.: Rosetta Stone Spanish I want to add some Latin in, but am not sure what/how yet. We also do lapbooks on subjects that are extra interesting to us. Usually individual animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 We're doing 3rd grade this year: History...American History using the TT cds (Colonial and Revolutionary War) and LOTS of reading. Science...NOEO Chemistry I MCT Island Level Language Arts program Spelling...Phonetic Zoo Writing...IEW SWI A Math...RS, MM, and "Living" Math Art & Music...Artist Study, Atelier Art, Artistic Pursuits, Composer Study Latin...Hmmmmmmm....supposed to be doing LFC A Mindbenders, Keyboard Town Pals Activities...Fencing, AWANA, Drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) This is our 3rd grade plans for next year Bible-- Apologia's who is God Math-- Horizons and Singapore English- Rod and Staff 3 a reason for handwriting transition making a reading program to go along with SOTW 2 didax & daily paragraph editing geography--trail guides to US geography health-- Apologia Anatomy and physiology science-- Apologia Zoology 1 & Botany US history-- BJU 3&4 world history-- SOTW 2 Spelling-- Spelling Power Vocabulary-- Wordly wise & vocabulary development through dictionary skills keyboarding-- still looking for a program We do health tuesday and thursday and geography monday wednesday and friday Edited March 29, 2010 by wy_kid_wrangler04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 My ds has a summer birthday and weak LA skills so we're going to do "third and a half grade" for six months or however long it takes to get him ready for fourth. Oak Meadow 3rd grade for social studies, english, science, art CLE 4th grade math CLE 3rd grade LA Sequential Spelling OPG for advanced phonics States & capitals (workbook, games, flashcards, etc.) Singapore MPH science - maybe - with extra experiments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingUnderGrace Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 1. Reading & Writing - McGuffey's Readers, Nature Readers, Science books, Literature, Copywork, A Reason For Handwriting Transistion 2. Oral Narration - Daily 3. Memorization - Bible Verses, Poetry, Catechism, Latin Vocabulary, Math facts 4. Hearing & Listening - Listen to read alouds 1-2 hours daily 5. Family Worship - with the family 6. Arts & Crafts - Time, Materials, and Space provided for him 7. Field Trips & Library - as often as possible 8. Work & Service - chores, sending home made cards, reading to Micah 9. Discipline - first time obedience goal 10. Play & Exploration - outdoors, tools, manipulatives, gardening, counting money, telling time, measuring, etc ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Our plan (and I've purchased every lick of it, so it is not subject to change ;)): Sonlight Core 5 w/sister Sonlight LA 2 adv. Teaching Textbooks 4 RS4K Biology & Chemistry Level 1 L'Art de Lire French 1 Harmony Fine Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom_Abear Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's what I'm planning on using: Math: CLE finish up 300 series and begin 400 series Grammar: R&S 3 Reading: CLE and lots of living books Writing: WWE 3 & IEW SWI-A Spelling: SWO & AAS Handwriting: finish A Reason for Handwriting T (cursive) Latin: Begin Latin for Children A History: SOTW 2 w/ AG and supplemental books Science: God's Design for Chemistry (1st two books, not Ecology) and The Elements Other: Evan-Moor Daily Geography Practice, start art and music study, piano lessons, may start typing, soccer (?), baseball, cubscouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It's not very WTMish. :) Next year we start SOTW and will begin our history rotation. English-School of Tomorrow Literature and Creative Writing-level 2. This has been perfect for him and it gets him to write every day without seeming like it's a whole intimidating paper. Abeka English grammar book-this has been just okay. Reading several chapter books on his own quiet time--giving me oral narrations, and reading aloud to me a few times a week so I can check his progress. (we have several readers from Pathway, but will probably save those for the summer or the end of the year reading since we are almost finished with a lot of our curriculum and are not officially done until the end of June) Spelling-For Spelling we have used Spelling Plus dictation and love it!!! We plan to use this through the 6th grade and then dive into spelling power from then on. If he has difficulty spelling then I have 3 levels of Sequential Spelling. History-Abeka 3. Will be starting SOTW 1 next year in the 4rth grade because my son has requested it. Science-School of Tomorrow 3rd grade science paces! Love these! They are like mini unit studies each one--my son's favorite subject! Health-completed Abeka 3 health Math-CLE math 2nd grade level. I had to start from the beginning with my son because of the way that CLE teaches different concepts, but we have loved and are loving this math and are on to the next level very soon! Bible-we are using paces, but plan to go back to family bible study using the bible study guide worksheets. We used that last year...miss it so much! (we still like the paces, just don't know if I will continue with them next year) Art-Several Mark Kistler drawing books and other drawing books, lots of drawing journals and supplies. My son actually shows promising talent in this area so I'm trying to always have materials readily available. PE-plays outside every day! This is pretty much it for now! :) HTH someone, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Our plans for dd: Math - CLE 400 Grammar - Rod & Staff 4 Writing - Rod & Staff, Write with the Best (through HOD) Spelling - Spelling Workout finish C, begin D Reading - CLE 4 & lots of reading for ancients History - Ancients, probably using HOD CTC Science - Apologia Land Animals and other HOD choices, probably also The Elements. Latin - Latin for Children A Bible - HOD Art - HOD history projects and painting and outside class Music - church choir, community choir, maybe piano P.E. - soccer, tennis, swimming, skiing, basketball She's ahead in math, reading and grammar, but still acts her age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malenki Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 English: - All About Spelling 4 (and part of 5) - Rod and Staff English 3 - IEW All Things Fun & Fascinating - cursive copywork Math: - Saxon 5/4 Languages: - Lively Latin Big Book 2, finish (we've started already) - Hey Andrew, Teach Me Some Greek, levels 4 - 6 - adding in Spanish per DH's request; no program picked yet History/Bible/Geography/Literature: - Heart of Dakota: Preparing Hearts Science: - HOD Preparing - adding in Apologia Botany Other: - memory work (poems mostly) - he's asked for guitar lessons - maybe some sort of co-op for art/P.E. this year (and if HOD Preparing bombs by mid-September we'll switch to something else... I'm iffy on if it's going to work for him or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apmom Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's our early draft of 3rd grade for next year: All About Spelling 3 Michael Clay Thompson Language Math Mammoth light blue 3rd grade Story of the World 3 Noeo Chemistry Latin Piano lessons Bible/Religion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMamaMama!! Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I looked and didn't see 3rd grade plans yet. I will be bringing all of my kids home again next year and am looking for ideas and what subjects actually need to be taught (do they need phonics still?). I think phonics depends on how well your kiddo reads. IMO if they read on level then I would let Spelling be the phonics lesson. Pick a good rules based spelling course (phonics essentially) and go for it. My DD is in 3rd right now and this is what we used this year... Math: Math U See Gamma (hits multiplication) Reading: Sonlight Readers 2 Reg. and she just started advanced. LA: We Used Primary Language Lessons. I wont use it again I think. First Language Lessons is what we are switching to. Spelling: We used Spelling Power. Its okay but we are switching to Sequential Spelling OR Spelling Work Out in the fall. If your worried about phonics you could pick Explode the Code 5,6,7 for the year and use the list words for spelling words as well. Handwriting: Of course we do copywork and notebooking but we also use A REason for Handwriting T. Everything Else: My Fathers World Adventures.. covers notebooking history and bible copywork, State Geography and some history, Science in a broad overview, Art, and Music. It was a really good year. Wish I'd started a writing program though. Also wish I'd made a better spellling and language choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The Phonics Road to Spelling & Reading this covers spelling, grammar, reading, phonics & penmanship. Christian Light Math History & Science listen in on older sibling read aloud. Lots of audio books Bible will be study of James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's mine. (He'll be doing middle ages next year to sync up with older brother) Bible: BSF - Isaiah, and VP Bible cards History and Geography: AO Year 2 w/ SOTW Student Pages LA: Lit - AO Year 2 Reading - Elson Book 3 Grammar - FLL3 Writing - CW Primer Spelling - SWO C Science: Sonlight 1 (maybe - he would combine with younger sister) Math: CLE 3 Latin: ??? (We'll finish up GSWL. Older bro will probably go to Latin Prep, but I'm thinking 3rd grade may be too young for this.... we'll see). Poetry: IEW Piano Lessons Competitive Chess Art/Music appreciation - AO Maybe some Living Memory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 My plans for 3rd, unless I can figure out something else...LOL. Math CLE finish 200 and begin 300 ReadingCLE 200 part 2 plus lots of library books Language Arts Finish level 200 and begin 300 (This includes spelling, grammar, copy work) (we are a bit behind, but CLE is advanced, so I figure we are where we belong!) History: SOTW 4 with older sister. Lots of other books on inventions, scientific discoveries, authors, music etc and minimalization of autrocities of the 20th century Science: ???? I think I will do a WTM approach with some of the millions of books in my house and buy some fun kits. Library books and videos especially magic schoolbus. Physical Ed.: Swim Team, basket ball, tennis, etc. Art, music etc as part of or history units. ~~Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Still in the planning stages, but... LA/Writing: MCT and WWE 2 or 3 (if I need to add a spelling thing I will) Math: MUS Gamma History: SOTW 3 Science: Still using BFSU, may add some stuff to it Bible: not sure PE: not sure yet Piano lessons Ds will be in a one-day-a-week tutorial this year, which will provide Latin (Prima Latina), art classes, music, geography, extra science, math games, drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) My plans are still not all the way threshed out (and may not be until the end of next year :) ) Here are my thoughts MCT Other writing WWE Writing Skills (by Harcourt) Other grammar Grammar with a Giggle Spelling Maybe Phonetic Zoo, but he doesn't really need it, so maybe no spelling Literature definitely some MBtP literature units, but I'll also be looking at Suppose the Wolf Were an Octopus and Classics in the Classroom and I might mix ideas and information from those in as well. Math I have Saxon 3 on the shelf, but I just bought the whole Math Mammoth light blue series through Homeschool Buyer's Co-op. We have finished Saxon 2 and we will be doing some stuff from Math Mammoth 2nd grade the rest of the year and in the summer. After I have some experience with MM I will decide what to continue with next year. Science Noeo Chemistry 1 weekly nature walks and nature journals History History Odyssey - probably some combination of Middle Ages and Early Modern just depending on how fast/slow we go for the rest of this year Geography The United States of America:State-by-State Guide Maps of the USA The United States Cookbook The Scrambled States of America Game Latin We have Minimus, but I'm tempted to look at other things. Art OM Kindergarten crafts with little brothers and...?? Thankfully he gets some art time once/week at the HSAP classes. Music Homeschool Buyer's Co-op said they'll maybe have a group buy for Piano Wizard, so I'm waiting to see if that happens anytime soon and what kind of discount is offered. If we don't get that I'll get Music Ace Deluxe and we might try out some K12 music classes too. Edited March 29, 2010 by crstarlette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 My rising third grader will be doing: CLE LA CLE Math SL 4 (History, Bible, Literature, Science, Reading) A Reason for Handwriting WWE 3 or Writing Tales 1 French (maybe and, if so, very lightly) Atelier Art Piano IEW's poetry memorization Extracurricular: Ballet, swim team, American Heritage Girls Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 This will be my first year with the kids home. My second grader will be going into third grade. Math Mammoth Apologia Young Explorers - he'll have his choice of any of the books he wants to complete. KISS Grammar History Revealed or Mystery of History - undecided at this point Reading will be chosen by the child. I already own a library of classics that is written to the 2nd-4th grade level. I plan to allow them to choose a book and read each week, with a report of some type, oral/written/artwork, to show they understood their reading. That's all I plan to take on for formal learning this year. I think that's enough for our first year at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 How long are you planning the school day to take for 3rd grade? Here's what I have so far: Decided CLE math 300 CLE LA 300 SOTW 2 with activity book Winter Promise's American Story 1 (although I think I might be a little "loose" with following this - sticking mostly to the reading and maybe a few activities) Gymnastics for PE Undecided Science Latin songbook Geography Music Writing As you can see, I'm still trying to figure out half of my year, so any suggestions are welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom27 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Math: Singapore Reading: WWE 3 MCT Island Level AAS 3/4 Hayes Outlining Handwriting w/out Tears Cursive extra reading History: SOTW 3 Famous Men of Modern Times lots of extra reading Science: Physics topics- lots of living books Snap Circuits K'nex education sets Science w/ Magnets Sound and Light Hands-On Science Art: Meet the Masters Music: Suzuki Piano Latin: Latin for Children A P.E.: swimming, ballet, and baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 LA: WWE 2 - 3 FLL 3 Sequential Spelling Math: MUS Delta / Epsilon and Singapore 2B supplement. Starting Epsilon I want to look into LOF supplement. History: SOTW 2, Lapbooking and notebooking as interests direct. Science: Apologia Exploring Creation Astronomy Spanish: continue Rosetta Stone Latin: haven't figured out what program yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 For my upcoming 3rd grader: WWE 2 FLL 3 Minimus (did SSL this year but I don't think he's ready for LfC A) MUS Gamma possibly ToG year 2 Upper Grammar/ SotW 2 (History/Bible) HWT Cursive Handwriting Copywork Considering Phonics Zoo Not sure on science Continuing therapies at home for moderate dyslexia and Sensory Integration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Language Arts: First Language Lessons 3 w/ workbook Writing With Ease 3 w/ workbook Spelling Workout C/D Cursive/keyboarding History: SOTW 2 + Activity guide US Civics Math: Math Mammoth 4 Latin: Latin for Children (? Still researching this) Music: Piano Lessons Bible: With Grandma Art , Science, Chess, & PE: Outside resource classes. I may try to bring science home again...Ugh...I keep going back and forth on that. Not too thrilled with the science class he is taking, but I've had a hard time being consistent with it at home too. I'll have to see how our schedule turns out. Sports: Baseball and Basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Oak meadow with a little mix of Ambleside and Tapestry on the side. Woolybear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxMama Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 MFW Adventures MUS Gamma All About Spelling - Spelling/phonics review Primary Language Lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Grammar R&S Grammar 3 Daily Grams 3 Writing Writing Tales 1 GD Italics book - working on cursive History SOTW 3 w/AG (plus notebooking and lots of history reading) Science My Pals are Here 3/4 (plus science reading list) Math Horizons Math 3 RS math games Latin Finish Prima Latina Start LC I Bible Explorer's Bible Study II (NT survey) Other fiction reading list piano lessons Classical Conversations swimming/gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Plans at this point: Singapore Math 3A/B ZB cursive MCT with GWG if he misses it (he loves GWG...it makes him feel successful). SWR which I used mostly for learning to read, transitioning into SWO WWE, finish book 2 and start 3. Atoms to Molecules and REAL Science Od Chem plus some kit which is beyond kitchen chemistry. SOTW 3, but oodles of other books, especially art of the era. A map workbook of some kind, and continue our globe and atlas work Finish Artistic Pursuits and then start through it again. May consider an art class with a real teacher. Finish Minimus and decide what to do next:confused: Piano lessons Homeschool gym co-op at the Y Am I forgetting something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 LA: Phonics Road 2 (phonics with spelling, writing, grammar, literature, vocabulary and reading) Math: Math Mammoth Native American Unit Study and Workbook, Star Spangled State Book and Workbook Chemistry: RS4K and Elemental Science I would start spanish if I felt we were ready for it, but I think I will hold off until 4th grade. She is young for her grade (summer birthday). We are currently doing the same history and science, but we take our time with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I am still figuring this out so I love to read what everyone else is doing! Thanks to all that posted. LA: MCT Island, which I think ds will love. Probably also WWE3 or WT1 for writing, but maybe trimming some weeks off depending on how much pf the MCT writing we do. Copywork of poems and verses used for memory AAS4 is planned, but I'm going to see how he does with either Megawords or SWO as a supplement, and then we may switch. I need to find ways to increase his independence where I can to free up some time for the younger ones, Math: Singapore 3A/3B plus challenging word problems. Hands On Equations as a supplement if we can get to it. Music: instrument lessons which include theory. For music appreciation, we play and talk about music all the time. I have started to introduce a but of composer study, and will do that more as we study history, since we are starting SOTW3. History: SOTW3. A lot of supplementing for American History, using books from SL core 3 and others. It might take us a long time to get through SOTW3! Science: I'll probably purchase elemental science chemistry or physics to use as a loose guideline. We tend to follow interests for science. Right now working through Janice Van Cleave's "Engineering for every kid", which will probably take us into the fall. Art: Artistic Pursuits. But am hoping an art teacher will fall from the sky into my living room once a week or so. so that it actually gets done. :001_huh: Language: Rosetta Stone Spanish. Want to do LfC A, but may not add that in until late fall. Phew! Third grade is scaring me a little. I feel like I have to up the expectations a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Phew! Third grade is scaring me a little. I feel like I have to up the expectations a bit.:iagree::eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura W. Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My third grader this year is doing: Bible - adapted Kay Arthur Bible study for kids Language Arts - CLE Language Arts 3; CLE Reading 3 (she did not need any more phonics instruction) Math - Teaching Textbooks 4 Science - RS4K and several other science books History - Biblioplan year 2 My third grader next year will need phonics. Here is the line-up for him. Bible - CLE Bible 3 Language Arts - ETC, Cheerful Cursive, FLL, CLE Reading 1 and 2 Math - Teaching Textbooks 3/4 Science - Considering God's Creation History - Biblioplan year 3 Blessings, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 My oldest will be in 3rd grade next year. Here's our list: History: From Sea to Shining Sea (with some SOTW3 thrown in) Reading: Supplemental material from history and Classic Worktexts English: R&S Spelling: R&S Handwriting: reinforcing cursive with various copywork exercises Math: Saxon 3 Science: Elemental Science Chemistry Latin: Prima Latina (we're going to try this) Other: Health & Manners (R&S publication) Art: R&S and weekly study of artists Catholicism: Faith & Life Music: piano, voice; also may start weekly study of composers once we're finished with artists Extras: Brownies; field trips (hopefully with a trip to Virginia/DC); some learning to cook experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Latin: ??? (We'll finish up GSWL. Older bro will probably go to Latin Prep, but I'm thinking 3rd grade may be too young for this.... we'll see). Age 9 is about the earliest I recommend. Even then, I'm going slowly with my bright 9yo - we'll only get the first half of Latin Prep 1 and the first workbook done this year (his 9-10yo year). If you start at eight, then you will be getting into difficult stuff at 9, which might leave you both very frustrated. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Latin: ??? (We'll finish up GSWL. Older bro will probably go to Latin Prep, but I'm thinking 3rd grade may be too young for this.... we'll see). Age 9 is about the earliest I recommend. Even then, I'm going slowly with my bright 9yo - we'll only get the first half of Latin Prep 1 and the first workbook done this year (his 9-10yo year). If you start at eight, then you will be getting into difficult stuff at 9, which might leave you both very frustrated. Laura Laura, Thank you so much for seeing this post and responding. I knew you had an "earliest age" recommendation, but hadn't gotten around to searching the boards for it. My to-be 3rd grader will be 9 in December, but I agree with everything you said above. I had hopes of keeping the two together, but Latin Prep looks most appealing to me.... Hmmmm.... I either need to find something else to use for a year or else teach them separately. Or.... just review GSWL the first part of the year, start Latin Prep after Christmas with both and go very slowly.... Thanks again for posting.... it's best to find these things out ahead of time! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks again for posting.... it's best to find these things out ahead of time! :001_smile: I've heard good things about Lively Latin for younger children, but I haven't seen it. We concentrate on living languages in the earlier years, then come to Latin a bit later. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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