mo2 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Can you list the subjects you do, in order of priority? I'm trying to restructure our school for next year, maybe moving to a LCC approach (perhaps with the loop scheduling I've been hearing about). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Math Latin English/Composition Greek (6th grade and up) Geography Ancient History/Lit World(or American) History/Lit Science French Art Music Practical Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 For my already reading kids: 1. Bible 2. Math, Grammar and Writing (a 3-way tie) That's our core and primary focus. After that: 3. Lots of reading 4. Latin 5. Science and History 6. Electives and extracurricular -- including music, speech/debate, sports, art. For an emerging reader, it would be: 1. Bible 2. Reading and Math 3. Narration, Read-alouds and Handwriting 4. Extras -- music, art, sports HTH, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 K-2: Phonics/Reading/Handwriting Math everything else 3-6: Math Spelling/Reading/Grammar/Writing everything else 7-8: Logic Writing Grammar Math Latin Literature Science everything else 9-12: Math Latin Science Literature/History/Writing/Vocabulary everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 The overarching priorities in our homeschool are math & clear analytical writing skills. Which subjects then receive priority is dependent on the age/stage at the time. For my oldest, her subjects in priority order would be: 01. Math 02. Composition 03. Latin 04. Logic 05. Reading/Literature 06. "The rest" of Language Arts - poetry, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, etc. 07. Science 08. History 09. Fine Arts For my middle guy, his subjects in priority order would be: 01. Math 02. Handwriting 03. Phonics 04. Literature 05. Basic Composition - copywork, narration 06. Grammar & Spelling 07. History 08. Science 09. Fine Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinderSafari Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 For my science nut, who has been 2 years ahead in science since he was 4, science is the one we focus on the least - he gets that in his fun reading. We still have a textbook, but I don't fret if he's falling behind. He can catch up in a day. His writing is fantastic, he has assignments but I only look at them like once a month. For my daughter whose spelling is three grade levels below normal, we focus on reading and comprehension. (Not spelling as that just discourages her.) The more she's read, the better her spelling has become. Etc. etc. Things I frequently check to make sure they are on par with, these they must know inside and out before we go on: Math Language Arts - reading, spelling, comprehension, Science Additional things we cover thoroughly, but I don't quiz them on so deeply: History Foreign Language (German) Character (all the time) including Bible Health Other things we present, but we don't go into much detail, they can follow up on it more if it interests them beyond the basics we cover: Art Specific Literature topics Sports Computer Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 We follow an LCC approach with keeping Latin, English, and Math as our core subjects. Our schedule deviates from LCC this year and here's our schedule. Read-alouds start our day. It's a good transition to start Memory work Latin English Math (all of these are done 5x/wk) If our day falls apart after this at least the core stuff is completed (we've had our share of those kind of days). Also scheduled all year: Japanese (2x/wk) PE (2x/wk) Literature (3x/wk) This year we're rotating the following subjects on a semester type schedule. 1st semester/2nd semester Asian Studies/Earth Science (4x/wk) Logic/Religion (2x/week) Art/Music (1x/wk) We're deviating from LCC is scheduling the alternate subjects and honestly I'm not sure how it will play out. We usually tweak the schedule after the first month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 1. Math 2. Music (their instruments), Latin, Memory Work 3. English I need to put art and science outside of this hierarchy. One kid prioritizes art, the other science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm in high school, but I can tell you my priorities and how I use the loop schedule with them. 1. Math 2. Science 3. History 4. English 5. Italian 6. Astronomy 7. Music/Art 8. Health My loop schedule can be found here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbyhugs Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Dd14 does the skills-type lessons early in the day in this order: Latin, Math, Violin, English. Then she does Science,Theology, History, Literature. Art (drawing) happens daily at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Bible Language Arts PE Math Geography History Science Foreign Languages (currently Arabic, Mandarin, French, Koine Greek) Music Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 until fluently reading 1. reading and math (tie) Frankly, everything else is extra at this stage. after reading fluently k-6 1. math 2. violin and poetry (tie) 3. LA including reading 4. art, history, and science (tie) 5. foreign language In a day- If we only get to 1 and 2, the day certainly isn't a loss. If we get to 1, 2, and 3, we've hit everything that needs to be covered. If we do 1, 2, 3, and then hit one of the topics listed in 4, life is good. If we do 1, 2, 3, hit one of the topics listed in 4, and complete 5, then it is the poster child for the ideal school day. I need to print this out and hang it on the wall. When I am frustrated or feeling like we aren't doing enough, I need to stand in front of it and read it aloud 3x. HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 1. Italian (language and literacy; literature) 2. Latin (morphosyntax, literature) 3. Math 4. Science / Judaics (depending on the kid) 5. History 6. Judaics / Science (depending on the kid) 7. Greek (morphosyntax, literature) 8. Everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 How old are your kids? I think that makes a big difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Here is ours: I. Math II. Piano III. LA including literature IV. German V. Spanish and Latin VI. History, Science, Logic VII. Art, Music Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 We are an LCC-ish family. The end of our 2nd grade year on a semi-loop schedule looked like this: 1st priority subjects (done every day, no exceptions): Recitation, Latin, Math, Piano, History done via Read Alouds 2nd priority subjects (got done every 1-2 days on one 45 minute loop): Shurley English, French, Handwriting, Webster's Speller, SRA Phonics workbook 3rd priority subjects (got done every 2-3 days on a second 40 min loop): Science, Math Logic, Geography, Logic, Syllabary, Drawing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Until Fluently reading, reading is the priority. After that, it is math and writing. Once the basics are firm - long division in math, Little Women in reading, solid paragraphs in writing - then a foreign language is added as a priority along with an instrument. Art, science and history are loved subjects for us even outside of school so that means that they will get done even if they don't get priority status. I am happy to keep these relaxed until later in middle school or even high school. They are happily covered by doing and reading and living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Math Spelling English Grammar Latin US Geography History Literature Reading is also a big priority but I don't teach it as a subject. I just make sure the kids are reading and I make sure they have plenty of books available. The list of subjects above is for my 7th graders. My 4th grader isn't doing history or literature. My 2nd grader's list would be as follows: Phonics, math, reading practice. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Spanish History/Geography Math Grammar Literature Writing Science Misc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Before they are fluent readers: Phonics Math anything else After they are fluent readers: Math spelling/grammar/composition science/history anything else :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Math Latin Reading And then whatever else happens. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Top priorities -- For my 6 yr old: 1. Reading 2. Math 3. Handwriting 4. History For my 8 yr old 1. Math 2. History 3. Grammar/writing 4. Handwriting 5. Latin (She has science, health, art, theatre, book club at school) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ds 11: Math Logic Writing History Latin Literature Science Arts Other language arts (Not teaching priority, since he's a natural with spelling, grammar, and vocab) Dds 7 and 8: Reading Math Grammar/Writing History Science Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeandrea Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 4yo Bible Reading 6 and 9 yo Bible Reading/Writing (handwriting, copywork, creative writing)/Spelling-dictation Arithmetic history/science at this point is books, life, what interests them 11 and 13 yo Bible LA assignments Creative Writing assignments Math Spelling/Vocab. History Science Lee, homeschooling 5 kiddos (age 13-4) and 1 baby/toddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Can you list the subjects you do, in order of priority? I'm trying to restructure our school for next year, maybe moving to a LCC approach (perhaps with the loop scheduling I've been hearing about). Thanks. Bible Math English (Grammar/Writing) Spanish (my husband is Guatemalan, and they have extended family members who speak little to no English, or this would be a lower priority) Science History/Geography English Reading/Literature (This is a higher priority during the learn-to-read stage, but all of mine are reading fluently now, and read in their free time quite a bit, so it is a lower priority.) Fine Arts (as time permits) In difficult circumstances (illness, moving, etc) I make sure to finish math and Bible, and get to as many of the others as possible, in the order above, though sometimes I will fit in a lower priority class that can be done with no input from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 PE English and Maths History/geography and science Modern foreign languages Classical languages Art, music, logic, etc. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 1. Reading 2. Math 3. Writing/Handwriting 4. Science 5. Everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 My sons are in middle school - but we followed this as soon as they were both good readers: Math Language Arts History Science If we finished all of that, we would move on to art or music, logic challenges, typing skills, etc (whatever extra we were working on at the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura W. Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 1) Bible 2) Language Arts 3) Math 4) History 5) Science 6) everything else (I start having them choose 1 or 2 things to study from a list of extra subjects - starting in later elementary. The list includes things like Latin, Greek, French, typing, and Logic) Blessings, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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