vlgimmelli Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What is the best curriculum that you have loved using and your kids have also enjoyed and have grown in learning? Particularly, math, reading, history and science. Would love to hear the responses. I have used Rod and Staff and am looking into changing this year because it seemed like my 11 year old was bored by the end of the week since it is very textbook oriented. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and ideas. Lilly:001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ME-Mommy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math: Math-U-See History: Tapestry of Grace Science: Apologia (Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 History/Reading: Story of the World, text and Acitvity Guides(all vol.) and Sonlight Math: MEP, Singapore, and Miquon Science: God's Design (from AiG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math: Miquon, Life of Fred Science: Science in a Nutshell kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I know you didn't ask for Language Arts but it's really the only one where I can say we all have grown so much and that is with MCT language arts, Island level. Science - we've done a bunch of things, we're a science family. THe only thing that we all loved so much was reading Mystery of the Periodic Table. Also, all the topics we've covered in MCT language arts shows up in Mystery of the Periodic Table - connection words for paragraphs, poetic devices, similes and metaphors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math - CLE (This is my BIG gem!) Reading - Nothing is a favorite, I am looking into Phonics Road for next year. History - TOG & Heart of Dakota for one of my children Science - I think Apologia is an excellent company and I like their items. I just have a hard time getting to Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) We just finished using the Oak Meadow curriculum for 4th Grade, and we really love it. It's not dry or textbookish, it doesn't focus on worksheets or tests. It's very hands-on and creative. I'm very much looking forward to moving on to Oak Meadow 5 with my daughter in the fall, and starting Oak Meadow K with my son. http://www.oakmeadow.com/ ETA: We'll also be using Teaching Textbooks for math from 5th grade on for my daughter. Edited July 22, 2010 by NanceXToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherblessingus Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Teaching Textbooks for math is a favorite for everyone. Everyone really liked Sonlight for American history too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 For my littles - Five in a Row MCT LA These two have been faces of my kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 The only history program that has been successful in my home is K12, an online program that can be done independently and not part of a charter school despite some who believe otherwise. :) My son absolutely loved their 2-year American History progrm. My daughter is completely indifferent to history in general, so no program lit a fire for further knowledge. I have her doing the same program I just mentioned and she's doing okay but she would happily drop it if that was an option. The only math program that has elicited excitement for my dd is Math-U-See. That program is responsible for her loving the subject. My son has never been excited about any math program. He retains most of what he learns I suppose because he does fine in each level but I can't say any one program gave him a specific boost. The only reading program we used was Hooked on Phonics when my youngest dd was 4 years old. She loved it so much that she cried when she finished her last book. We didn't use reading programs because my children just didn't need extra help in that area. For literature, we have found some great books in the Sonlight book lists. Science has always been a complete bust. I have my dd12 doing science in a homeschool class outside our home. I never found a secular science program that suited our family. Sorry I'm such a downer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolinamom Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 History: Beautiful Feet and Sonlight Math: Teaching Textbooks and Life of Fred, Horizons when they were younger Science: Apologia Lit: Sonlight Art: Abeka (when they were little) and God & The History of Art Typing: Mavis Beacon Foreign Language: Rosetta Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 English: MCT LA, Everyday Spelling, McGuffey Readers Math: Singapore, Saxon Science: Oak Meadow History: All American History, CHOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori in MS Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 History My Father's World http://www.mfwbooks.com Science Apologia elementary, jr high and sr high Writing: Writing With Ease, SWB writing lectures for 5-8th grade Grammar: Analytical grammar, gets the job done, very easy to use Math Mathusee or Singapore through 6th grade, Saxon with DIVE cd 7th and up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightly Salted Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Sonlight for history and science All about spelling math mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) For all of my kids it has been Apologia Science hands down! Both of my dd's dreaded science before we started Apologia and now that is by far their favorite subject! Math varies by kid. They are all in different math so far (for the most part) My oldest was very behind in math when we started homeschooling and BJU math has been a Godsend! It not only got her caught up 3 grade levels in 14 months without burn out but now she tolerates math very well! I can not say she LIKES math, but she does not dread it anymore!! She cheerfully does it! My kindergartner has had AMAZING results with MUS! We will be adding in horizons also in september and he is BEGGING to do math because of MUS! History for my oldest was also a huge struggle. We had used Abeka then I switched to All American History and Mystery of History and she LOVES both of those! (she actually confessed to me one day that she LOVES history) My other kids are to young for those yet so I am hoping they have similar reactions! My 3rd grader just seems to be a natural in school so she is easy to make happy :001_smile: Just give her schoolwork and she is happy!!!!! (PLEASE let that attitude continue!) Spelling Power has eased the spelling frustration for my oldest also! When we used Abeka spelling she would get well over half of them wrong, which turned into crazy frustration. Since we switched to spelling power and it breaks the words up into bite sized bits for her its gone so much bettter! She finished spelling power in January! She is one to get easily overwhelmed then when that happens the learning is done because she is to frustrated (she is a perfectionist :glare: so when things dont go the way she thinks it should she really does not handle it well) Edited July 22, 2010 by wy_kid_wrangler04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 For all of my kids it has been Apologia Science hands down! Both of my dd's dreaded science before we started Apologia and now that is by far their favorite subject! Math varies by kid. They are all in different math so far (for the most part) My oldest was very behind in math when we started homeschooling and BJU math has been a Godsend! It not only got her caught up 3 grade levels in 14 months without burn out but now she tolerates math very well! I can not say she LIKES math, but she does not dread it anymore!! She cheerfully does it! My kindergartner has had AMAZING results with MUS! We will be adding in horizons also in september and he is BEGGING to do math because of MUS! History for my oldest was also a huge struggle. We had used Abeka then I switched to All American History and Mystery of History and she LOVES both of those! (she actually confessed to me one day that she LOVES history) My other kids are to young for those yet so I am hoping they have similar reactions! My 3rd grader just seems to be a natural in school so she is easy to make happy :001_smile: Just give her schoolwork and she is happy!!!!! (PLEASE let that attitude continue!) Spelling Power has eased the spelling frustration for my oldest also! When we used Abeka spelling she would get well over half of them wrong, which turned into crazy frustration. Since we switched to spelling power and it breaks the words up into bite sized bits for her its gone so much bettter! She finished spelling power in January! She is one to get easily overwhelmed then when that happens the learning is done because she is to frustrated (she is a perfectionist :glare: so when things dont go the way she thinks it should she really does not handle it well) Not to highjack but what grade on BJU math did you use and which teaching method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half-dozenroses Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 History - TOG Literature - TOG Math - MathUSee Have to throw in writing - IEW all the way!! But you can tell all this by my sig line :tongue_smilie: ! BTW - I am very excited about my 10yo DS upcoming science for this year - we found this at homeschool convention and it looks great! It is called Exploration Education Physical Science - very hands -on, and looks awesome to me... and I am not a science person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 BTW - I am very excited about my 10yo DS upcoming science for this year - we found this at homeschool convention and it looks great! It is called Exploration Education Physical Science - very hands -on, and looks awesome to me... and I am not a science person! I saw that there too and plan on buying it at the next convention! It looks awesome and the guy was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math: Singapore Primary Math Science: Apologia Exploring Creation series My daughters read these on their own. Language Art: MCT Town just arrived today. Both my daughters have been reading the poetry book for enjoyment. My younger DD took it in the car instead of her usual fun read. I'm hoping the rest of the program will create the same level of interest. History: Mystery of History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half-dozenroses Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I saw that there too and plan on buying it at the next convention! It looks awesome and the guy was great. Hey Korin! Just saw your location - I am in Cincy too!!! We must have been at the same convention :001_smile:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Phonics/Spelling--SWR (but I adapted it and have used it for 4 1/2 years now) Math--Singapore (used Earlybird to 4a/b) Rod and Staff (used levels 1, 2 and 4) Everything else--Oak Meadow (only used for 6 months) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math: Saxon K - above that level we haven't found anything we all love. We will be switching to McRuffy Color Math this year though, and I am confident we will hate it the least. History: SOTW (without the AG), Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors, Ancient Israelites and Their Neighbors Science: Noeo Reading: oldest ds enjoys MBtP literature units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 math: kids love and request Saxon (me, not so much) history: youngest loved BF Intermediate. MOH vol 1 was a hit with oldest science: youngest loved NOEO chem 2, oldest liked Apologia Physical. Around the World in 180 Days has been a major hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Math: Life of Fred History: WP American Story (kids loved both 1 & 2) Science: Singapore Science My Pals are Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 MUS & Right Start for main programs and as supplements Life of Fred and the Sir Cumference series. Not one of your categories, but IEW's poetry has been our hands down favorite curriculum over all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceC Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Five in a Row :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 History: MOH Science: apologia Math: CLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Oak Meadow. No matter how much I look around, I still really enjoy it. I'm looking through the 1st grade Syllabus and getting excited for the fall. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 McRuffy! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ambleside Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Right Start math Ambleside Online MCTLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Not to highjack but what grade on BJU math did you use and which teaching method? She started in 5th grade but we had to backtrack all the way to 3rd grade. I just used some of the TE teaching suggestions but the rest we did ourselves. We did use manipulatives (I LOVE my base 10 blocks :001_wub:) We did alot of hands on with our math. So we used BJU math grades 3-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ambleside Online Singapore Math Story of the World series Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 McRuffy and MUS :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math- Math Mammoth and MEP Reading- Reading Pathways and Dancing Bears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math: Singapore math, Jacobs Algebra Language Arts: MCT, Mosdos literature History: SOTW, K12's Human Odyssey Science: Science Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 MCT Island level -haven't started implementing town level so not sure. It seems a bit different. IEW-my kids love Andrew Life of Fred -my son said I was to never give away or sell those books. He takes them to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Reading/Literature, History, Math, Science: K12 My oldest daughter has grown tremendously all around with K12. I chalk her growth up not only to K12, but also to consistency. She also likes the curriculum very much, especially the literature, history, and art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We love, love, love TOG at our house, so that covers history, literature and composition. I cannot believe how much my dd learned last year!! It has been amazing for us both because I'm enjoying learning with her, and found it such a joy to watch her download so much information and be interested in it. As for math, it has to be TT, hands down. What a lifesaver for my dd and our family. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math-MUS/BJU English-BJU Science-Apologia History-BJU now K12 HO(She loves this book) LTR: Bob Books without a doubt. We just got Spelling Wisdom and we are in love with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGin Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 What is the best curriculum that you have loved using and your kids have also enjoyed and have grown in learning? Particularly, math, reading, history and science.Would love to hear the responses. I have used Rod and Staff and am looking into changing this year because it seemed like my 11 year old was bored by the end of the week since it is very textbook oriented. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and ideas. Lilly:001_smile::001_smile: Math - Singapore Reading - Explode the Code History - SOTW and (currently for high school) America: The Last Best Hope Science - haven't found one yet :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Konos - my boys retained so much information using their "do, discover, dramatize, dialogue, and drill" philosophy. Now we're loving TOG, though it's more book-centric and less activity based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math - Math Mammoth so far History - SOTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 BJU Math and English! These were my daughter's worst subjects until we switched her this year. They are colorful and very hands on! :) She told me yesterday that English was her favorite subject now..and that she didn't mind math anymore. That's a BIG improvement!! Yeah BJU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math: MUS, Saxon History: SOTW cd's, and Sonlight Writing: IEW Grammar: Abeka! Learning to Read: Abeka! I've tried it all and went back to Abeka. Science: Apologia Reading, and Spelling: Phonics Road, but started when my kids are in 2nd. My kids would've been too overwhelmed with this program in 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Math - Singapore, LoF, trying Miquon now Reading - I don't know. I've never figured out what to do w/ this. We just read. Sometimes discuss. But mostly, my kids read. So I can't discuss. :confused: History - SOTW & Steve Sheinkin's books (Two Miserable Presidents, etc.) Science - NOEO. Be still my heart. LA - MCT cult member, liking BW so far. Could be the beginning of a very serious relationship. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Heart of Dakota(Beyond) the kids actually ask for more. MEP Apologia Zoology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 History--MFW Science--Apologia Math--hmmmmmm, I'll get back to you later on that. LA--Phonics Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Sonlight Science K Singapore Math MEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) Explode the Code CLE Math CLP Nature Readers (Five Hearts!) MFW Adventures HOD Bigger Hearts Sonlight 3 and 4 and the principles of WWE and WTM writing Edited July 23, 2010 by angela&4boys forgot Sonlight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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