Mommy22alyns Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 If you're going to have a 3rd grader next year, what will you be using? If you have one this year, what are you using and do you like it? What would you change? This is what I'm thinking of for Becca next year: MFW Adventures (Bible, history, science, art) Right Start D/CLE 300 (math) R&S 3 (grammar) WWE 2&3 (writing) Spelling Power (spelling) SL 2 Adv. readers (reading) Latin For Children A (Latin, with much trepidation) I'm also thinking of doing a typing program for her - we're already doing cursive and I have no illusions that she's going to have gorgeous handwriting because mine is pretty bad. Seriously, hers looks as good as mine right now. Do I have it all covered? She'll also be continuing gymnastics, choir, and AHG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have a 3rd grader right now. She is doing: Rod and Staff math 4 R&S spelling 4 R&S English 3 R&S penmanship 3 (occasionally) We do copywork and memorization for handwriting as well. SOTW 3 w/A.G. WTM style Chemistry at home once a week, co-op science class once a week Prima Latina Drawing with Children Music: a mix of things: R&S music 3, and What Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know, self study of piano and recorder P.E: Tap, Ballet, and Jazz Brownie Girl Scouts *** yours looks like you have everything covered to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 DS8 is in 3rd, we are using: Foundation & Fighter Verses Cursive copywork from Copycat books KISS Level 1 Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Spell to Write and Read Getting Started with Latin Minimus (supplementing) Natural history, literature, etc. from Ambleside online year 2 MEP yr. 3 Mrs. Stewarts Piano Outdoor Hour Challenge He is currently doing Elizabeth's online phonics lessons and we just started repeat readings from the Elson readers. We've finished Visualizing and Verbalizing, even though we still use the method as needed. We've dropped: 106 Days of Creation (time / preparation issues) Greek Alphabetarion - needed to work on his reading, will restart next year, combining DS8 and DS6) SWR is working great with him - he learned how to pay more attention to the sounds. Elizabeth's phonics game is a HUGE hit here. The biggest surprise is KISS Grammar, which is both quick and easy (a good thing for this kid). I'm pleased with our studies this year. Now if only the rest of my life would settle down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsieFamily Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I had one this year and will have another this year. We work on memorizing maths facts and basic integration of maths into every day things, and chess. Lots of independent reading and reading aloud. Spelling from SWR. Classical writing aesops. Latin for children A. We only do Latin, English and maths. Everything else is natural learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I will have a third grader next year: RS Math Level D with CWP 2 R & S English 3 Sonlight 3 (or SOTW 3) haven't decided WWE 2 Abeka health 3 (we just read these for NYS requirements) Artistic Pursuits Bk 3 level 1 SWR - I don't want to but it's for the best Latin - I'm not sure what Science - chemistry focus but interest led Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingUnderGrace Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Math: - Abeka Arithmetic 3 - Singapore Math 2A/2B Science: - Abeka Science Language Arts: - Writing With Ease 2 - First Language Lessons 3 - Spelling Workout B & C - Abeka Cursive History/Literature: - Our own list Other: - Mind Benders Beginning 1 & 2 - Getting Started with Latin - Spectrum CAT Test Prep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 So far, this is the plan for my third grader next year: Math-Horizons 3 and Math Mammoth 3 Latin--Latin for Children A Writing--Classical Writing Aesop A, Sentence Composing for Elem. School Grammar--FLL 3 (?) Classical Studies--Famous Men of Greece, Black Sails Before Troy, The Wanderings of Odysseus Science--NOEO Chemistry I, GEMS kits to be determined Geography--Beautiful Feet's US Geography with Holling books History--homemade US history I (Literature based, with Homeschool in the Woods Time Travelers activities, and other fun stuff.) Bible--Maybe Telling Gods Story year 1, depending on what I see/hear about it, or maybe Bible Study for all Ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have a 3rd grader right now: CLE LA w/MCT Grammar Island as a supplement CLE Reading BJU Math Intro. to Classical Studies by Memoria Press Latina Christiana 1 Elementary Greek 1 Writing Tales 1 Sonlight Readers from core 3 w/other Am. History read-alouds Gymnastics, art and science in outside classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have a third grader now and he's doing MCT WWE Daily Language Review Daily Handwriting Practice: Cursive IEW Poetry A mix of literature and writing from K12, MBtP, and others Phonetic Zoo Song School Latin McRuffy Color Math Math Mammoth History Odyssey - Middle Ages Noeo Chemistry A Child's Introduction to the World art, music, and gym classes outside the home Of these, the only thing I wouldn't use again is Daily Handwriting Practice. I discovered Pictures in Cursive part way through this school year, so I think we will switch to that next year and for future children. Everything else has been great and I'm sure we will use it all again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My 3rd grade dd is doing the following: Reading: variety of books based on history and classics Writing: WWE3, cursive copywork, history and science narrations and once a week "Writing Station" from her spelling program Grammar: R&S3 Spelling: AAS4 Math: Math Mammoth 3 Latin: Prima Latina Bible: Grapevine NT study Memorization: AWANA, CC memorization at home Art: various art projects found online Music: CC suggestions at home and violin History: SOTW2/3 (Just finished 2 and we're onto 3) Science: Elemental Science (we're just finishing Earth Science and then we'll start Chem in Jan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My oldest will be 3rd grade this spring time! It's sounds so much more serious than 2nd! Saxon 5/4 WWE/FLL 3 ETC/SWO/MCP Plaid Zaner-Bloser SOTW 3 Science 3rd year WTM Beginning Latin (Prima Latina) Lots of Critical Thinking stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilylou Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I will have a third grader next year- This is the plan as of now. :) I will probably change my mind a few times. :) MFW Exploring Counties and Cultures- (History, Art, Music and Science) Learning Language Arts Through Literture -Yellow Sonlight Readers- We are working throught the adv 2 list now- slowly Spelling Workout C Singapore Math 3A and 3B We also attend a weekly co-op, My DS will take whatever classes are offered there. Probably an Apologia Science, and a fun history class, like lapbooking or Explore the 50 States. You will love Adventures! We are doing that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 DD is doing 3rd now and DS will be in 3rd next year. DD is currently doing: Grammar: Language Arts, Grade 3 (Harcourt Family Learning workbook) Writing: Write 4 Today, Grade 3 plus history and literature narratives Spelling: Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections 5 Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000, Book 4 Reading: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension workbook; daily independent reading Literature: family read alouds; weekly narration or assignment, activity or quiz Math: Harcourt Math, Grade 3 Science: Scott Foresman Science, Grade 3 History: Prehistoric/Ancients to 400 AD using Usborne Encyclopedia, the You Wouldn't Want to Be series and Knowledge Quest Maps of the World PE: Competitive Gymnastics Misc: Memorizations; quarterly reports And for next year, DS will do: Grammar: The Complete Book of Grammar and Punctuation Writing: Prompt, Plan and Write, Grade 3 Spelling: Spelling Workout C Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000, Books 2 and 3 Reading: Spectrum Reading, Grade 3; daily independent reading Math: Teaching Textbooks, Grade 4 Science: Aha! Science Logic: Mindbenders; Logic Countdown; Analogy Challenges Literature: Family read alouds History: Medieval 400 - 1500 AD PE: Community Sports At least, that's the plan so far. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My DD is currenty doing: Math Mammoth 3 R&S 3 WWE 2/3 SWO C Elemental Chem for Science History (just starting this in Jan) *American history...homemade, lit based, using the Complete Book of American history as a spine * World history..SOTW 1 (basically reading it and a few projects) Geography- state study and evan moor mapskills book Reading- twice a week read along with history, once a week poetry, once a week read a Classic I can do all things for Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) . Edited July 9, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My 3rd grade dd this yr: Language arts: Growing with Grammar 3 Wordly wise 3 A reason for handwriting cursive Explode the code 7 and 8 AAS 3 and 4 Math: Singapore math us ed. 2b/3a History/Lit/Writing: Tapestry of Grace, using SOTW Science: Through co-op Great Science Adventure Series: Discovering the Human Body Great Science Adventure Series: World of Vertebrates PE: through co-op Art: through co-op I have recently stopped WWE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 i have a 3rd grader right now. he's doing Singapore 3b with IP, WB and TB. Life of Fred Fractions WWE2 and part of 3, and Kilgallon's Story Grammar (loving it so far) Latin with GSWL SOTW, New Explorers from Homeschool in the Woods Geography online Drawing with Children Lapbooks on various artists GWG4 for Grammar Chemistry from Elemental Science Spelling Power Cursive with HWT Memory work, 20 minutes daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Sparkle is in 2nd grade this year. Here's my current plan for next fall. It looks a lot like what she is doing this year. I suspect that my plan will change dramatically before she starts 3rd grade. English: (not all at once) MCT / Killgallon / The Paragraph Book / The Arrow (Bravewriter) Math: (not all at once) RightStart / Math Mammoth / Miquon / Challenging Word Problems / Hands-On-Equations History: SOTW or CHOW Science: Classical Science or The Elements Edited December 28, 2010 by Kuovonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have a 3rd grader right now. I make up a lot of our own curriculum using living books and hands-on activities. I have the curriculum listed that we do use. This year we are doing: Bible - Study on world missions, reading biographies of famous missionaries History - Study on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and other ancient cultures Geography - Study on plight of children around the world, and in depth look at China, Thailand, and India. Science - Study on the human body, genetics, and microbiology. Art - Study on 4 different famous artists Music - Guitar lessons, Music Ace for music theory, and music appreciation of classical music and a selection of musicians from the past century. Using Connect the Thoughts for classical music history. PE - Dr Sears Lean Kids program Language Arts- MCT LA (grammar, vocabulary, and writing) Grammar Island Literature and Reading - Selection of 8 classic books for him to read and 8 classics for me to read to him. Spelling - Sequential Spelling (finish 1 and start 2) Typing - Mavis Beacon Typing Drama - Readers Theater with brother Math - Combination of Singapore with living math. Handwriting - Copywork Greek - Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek 2 French - L'ART DE LIRE Level 1 Arabic - Alif Baa and Arabian Sinbad Mandarin - My First Chinese Reader Level 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 It depends on how he does between now and the fall with reading as to when we start some things, mainly Latin and Greek. I imagine we'll start those in the winter instead of the fall...but we'll see. Math - ??? I think he'll be firmly in the post-Miquon but pre-LOF stage by the fall.:confused: CWP is on the shelf, and that is certain. So many math currics, so little time...:tongue_smilie: Apples & Pears Spelling B Copywork & Narration (inspired by both SWB and CM)...he gets dictation with Apples & Pears and that's good enough for now. The Sentence Family (plus simple diagramming of his copywork) Lively Latin Song School Greek (he already knows most of the Greek ABC's...this will be a lot of review and an opportunity to catch lil' sis and brother up to speed) Piano & general music - by me SOTW 2 US History from our home library...tons of living books as desired. Science - ?????????? Literature selections from amblesideonline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) My ds will be 3rd grade next year. He's doing American history this year, so he'll be ready for Ancients again. This is the plan right now, but I'm still up in the air on some of it. Biblioplan Ancients Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space CLE LA 3 BJU Reading 3 Getting Started with Latin Critical Thinking: various Perplexors from Mindware and others from Prufrock Press Cub Scouts Upward Basketball Math is the big question right now. He is finishing up CLE 2nd grade next month. He's been very bored with so much review, so I'm considering 3rd grade BJU, a mastery program. Edited December 28, 2010 by mom31257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 This will be my third third-grader. You would think it would be automatic by now, but it isn't. Rod&Staff English 3 CHC Speller B or C Wordly Wise B and C American Cardinal Reader 3 Seton Handwriting 3 A Beka Math 3 Harcourt Science 4 (half-speed over two years) Faith & Life 3 American history (Revolution to present, using an eclectic mix of materials) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Next year, DD will be attending an enrichment program 2 days/week, which will cover art, music, probably history, science, Spanish, and keyboarding along with a few other fun electives. At home we will be doing: Strayer-Upton Practical Arithmetics (continued from this year) Lively Latin Webster's Spelling (compliments of Donpotter.net) A unit study on the 50 states (geography) Edited December 28, 2010 by Ravin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 :bigear: Debating between MFW ECC or TOG 1. Hmmmm. Math-- MM3 English-- R&S 3 Spelling-- Spelling Power Health--required in CA. ?? Science-- Depends on if using MFW or TOG. Not sure what if using TOG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 We start 3rd grade next week. Here is our list: Oak Meadow 3 Rod and Staff Math Scott Forseman grammar workbooks (online, free ones) Spell to Write and Read Lapbooks 4-H projects We have a very exciting year planned. She really enjoyed OM2 and this year looks even better.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have one right now...:D :thumbup1: Sonlight Core 2 History/Geography and Read-Alouds (we've practically finished this) "A Child's Geography" finished 2 co-op science classes in Dec. co-op Texas history class thru our hs group CLE LA 300s + Growing with Grammar 3 HWOT 4th grade cursive Writing with Ease 3 CLE Math 300s and Singapore 3A/3B McGuffey Readers (to practice reading aloud) Prima Latina and Conversational German Megawords I Topics from the Core Knowledge Sequence (science, art, music, social studies, poetry selections) :thumbdown: Wordly Wise 3000 (I will never use this again. My 2nd grade son literally cried the first time we did this and my daughter rolls her eyes at it.) For 4th grade, I'm making the transition out of CLE LA to MCT+GWG. That's why I've got both CLE and GWG listed. And, we do a lot of math and science. Next year, I'll also be continuing Core Knowledge Sequence (we really, really like this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My current third grader ds: Bible - BSF (Isaiah) History - Middle Ages - using some of AO yr 2 Lit. - AO selections, Elson book 3, Mom's approved Free Reading Shelf Math - Singapore 3 Eng. - FLL3, SWO C, Dictation, narrations (oral, moving to written), Cheerful Cursive Science - Sonlight's Discover and Do Level 1 w/ kit and Let's Read and Find Out Series Latin - GSWL Chess Piano Co-op My 3rd grade dd next year..... A lot will depend on what we accomplish the rest of this year.... Bible - BSF (Acts) History - Early Modern and American - AO selections and other Lit. - AO selections, Elson book 2?, Mom's approved Free Reading Shelf Math - CLE 2 and/or Singapore 2 Eng. - FLL3, SWO B/C, Dictation, narrations (oral, moving to written), HWOT Cursive Science - Let's Read and Find Out series Latin - GSWL (if she's ready) Ballet Piano Co-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Our two biggest successes this year have been switching from RightStart Math to Math Mammoth and using Evan-Moor's Paragraph Writing workbook. We enjoyed RS until about halfway through Level C, when we started to not enjoy it. Dd finally told me she needed harder math. We switched to MM 3B after RS C and dd has had nary a complaint and is doing well. She needed something that moved more quickly. We've been loosely following WWE 3 this year. Dd was getting very bored with narrations, even though she is narrating (well) selections that are up to five pages long and accurately condensing them into 5-8 line summaries. I figured it was time to learn the mechanics of a paragraph. She has really enjoyed Paragraph Writing and is proud of her new skills. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) My daughter is 9 & in 3rd grade this year. Here's our current schedule. SCIENCE - Rod & Staff Science Grade 3 & Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers (Books 2 & 3). (FWIW, I don't really recommend R&S science...kinda boring. We really love the nature readers though!). MATH - CLE (Love) GRAMMAR - Rod & Staff English 3-we do most of this orally (Switching to BJU next year, but love R&S too). WRITING - Writing with Ease Level 2. Writing Strands (Like a lot, but switching to BJU). SPELLING - Spelling Plus & the Dictation Resource book (Love) We also use Megawords 1. It's good too...not sure we'll continue with book 2 though. Still undecided. PENMANSHIP - Cursive Copywork. (Love) HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY - Abeka Grade 3 (Love) ART - "How Great Thou Art" (DVD program & materials) (Love) INDEPENDENT READING - My daughter has a big "book basket" with lots of wonderful choices & we also visit the library a lot. I also still read aloud to her daily (Love) CO-OP (Bi-Weekly) - Animal Habitats, Story of the World II, Board Games EXTRA CURRICULAR - 4-H, AWANA, Guitar, Field trips. Edited December 28, 2010 by mytwomonkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Mine is in my sig. The only thing I would change is science. Apologia is ok....but personally I think it would be better for older kids (like 5th grade). I know lots of people disagree, but while my kids do understand it and are learning some things, they certainly can't remember alot of this. We spend alot of time reading things that I know they won't remember, so it seems like a waste of time. We had much more fun last year using R.E.A.L. science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Holy cow. I'm going to have a THIRD grader. (gulp) The plans so far: Must Accomplish: McRuffy Color Math (finish gr 2, move on to gr 3) First Language Lessons 2 Writing with Ease 2 (using our own passages from science, history and lit) Hope to Accomplish: Song School Latin Introduction to Classical Studies Ambleside lit and some history/geo (finish yr 1, move on to yr 2) Spanish - hope to hire a private tutor or move on to La Clase Divertida 2 "free-range" science with short narrations and fun experiments Edited December 28, 2010 by shinyhappypeople Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coffeegal Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Here's my plan for my upcoming 3rd grader Math Saxon 54 Language Arts Rod & Staff English 3, Calvert Spelling & Vocabulary Cd-rom 4, Pentime Penmanship 3 Latin Lively Latin BB 1 History Story of the World Vol 3: Early Modern Science McGraw-Hill Science 3 Everything else is covered by informal studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I have a 3rd grader now. We're using Dance Mat Typing online, and she mostly enjoys it (when I remind her to practice), it's totally hands-off for me, and she's getting pretty good at touch-typing. I'm VERY happy with it. We're most of the way through Latina Christiana I, which has been a slog, but I'm trying to get it done so we can move on to First Form, which sounds a lot better. We're also using Learning Latin Through Mythology as a fun supplement - it's nowhere near enough to stand alone, but it's enjoyable and they're retaining some new words. I'm not using a reading or spelling program at all anymore, and for grammar we're using Language of God, which I like and dd tolerates. She's definitely learning, but doesn't appreciate the repetition (needs it, but doesn't appreciate it). I'm hoping she'll finish Miquon this year, but took a couple months off to work on getting times tables down with Kumon. This is the only Kumon math we've used, and it was just what she needed to get those memorized and now she's fast. We're halfway through SOTW3, and still enjoying it. We're using Fizz, Bubble, Flash and Elements With Style for science - I highly recommend them both. I did look at Adventures With Atoms and Molecules, but not until we'd already started these, and I think that would have been good too but probably not lasted the whole year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Oak Meadow 3 All About Spelling Singapore 3/MEP 4... The MEP depends on how well I like the OM math. Grammar/writing.... Starting with just OM. I'm open to adding to it. Latin.....? Violin Soccer Outside art class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) We will have one next year. We will use: Sonlight Core 1 (beefed up a tad) Sonlight Science 2 Sonlight readers intermediate WWE 2 FLL 3 MCP phonics C (maybe) AAS level 2/3 HWT 3/4 Teaching Textbooks 3 lapbooks and notebooking pages Artistic Pursuits book 1 Edited December 28, 2010 by 3peasinapod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I like everything we're doing, although we may switch from CC to a local co-op. I went with CC because it's national and we were moving once a year, it's hard to find a good local group when you move that often. (We should be here 2 to 3 years.) I start LfC in January. I have been preparing myself by working through the Latin Alive DVDs and my own Latin Alive student book. It's been really helpful, I read through several other books and programs to no avail, but working through Latin Alive has worked. After working through it a bit, I've been able to appreciate and use my best helper book, "The Everything Learning Latin Book" by Richard E. Prior. I own and plan to work through Wheelock's after I finish Latin Alive. We switched from HOD to MFW Adventures a month ago, and the kids have really enjoyed the switch. My daughter also really enjoys MCT. I'm learning a few things from it as well, it's fun and educational! I got an online subscription to Read, Write, Type for my 5 year old and when he's finished, I'll retire his subscription and give it to my daughter and let her use it to learn to type. I really wish there was a simple program that focused on asdf jkl; frf juj kiki dede, with some games, that's how I learned to type and it was effective and fun, but there doesn't seem to be anything like that out there, they all focus on words. (And, we have a Mac, so our choices are more limited.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Tentative 3rd Grade plans: MFW ECC or SL Core 2 (jury is still out though we have long term plans to use MFW. I might wait a year to give the younger son some time to be ready for ECC.) Elemental Science (Bio or Earth) Math Mammoth 3rd WWE 3 Phonics Road OR AAS/Rod & Staff English 3 (jury is still out on this as well) Literature (Sonlight & HOD lists work here) There are always extras but those are the core plans. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) I too will have a third grader next fall/winter (we're starting fresh in January so we're "behind" a semester... here's what I am planning so far: Math Probably Saxon Math 3 after we finish Saxon Math 2. Saxon works well around here. We also play a lot of mathy games, read stories, etc. Language Arts This is hard because she is a delayed reader. I'm hoping to finish up The Reading Lesson by fall, and get her near on grade level. At that point, I'd look at something like Primary Language Lessons, or FLL, or something. And lots of reading, I hope. Maybe Natural Speller at some point. History She and her 5th grade brother will be learning more about American History, starting with the American Revolution and going from there. We're using a mix of Mara Pratt's American History Stories, Time Travelers cds, good books from the library, a few movies... Science I'm not sure yet. We're launching into a semester of chemistry - using a chemistry kit, library books and the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, so I'd like maybe to tackle physics (one semester), earth science and space science (the other semester). Recommendations? Art and Music I'd like to make a study of American artists and composers. Other She loves her ballet classes, so we plan to continue with that. She may also join the choir at church. Since we have free access to it through a library system, we may start using Rosetta Stone Spanish soon too. Edited December 29, 2010 by momto2Cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabelneri Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Like so many others, my plans aren't set in stone for next year yet. But here's what I think we'll be doing: Math MEP Year 3 Science Nature Study a la AO BFSU (finishing 1st book in the fall & starting the 2nd thereafter) History SOTW2 (finish) SOTW3 (we'll get about halfway through) Native America on the Eve of Discovery: The Story of the First Americans, Book II by Suzanne Strauss Art something for U.S. history... AO suggests This Country of Ours but I might end up using History of US Our Island Story (a la AO) World Traditions & Geography I'm not sure yet... we're scheduled to look at literature from pre-colonization Australia/New Zealand/Pacific islands, Africa, and maybe Japan. This year we did India (looked at some of the Ramayana), Islam (Ayat Jamiliah), and Mayan culture (kids version of the Popol Vuh). We'll do something similar next year. Geography: I have no idea right now. Sweetie has strongly disliked AO's geography suggestions, so I may look at Mater Amabilis instead English MCT Island Level Spelling: either Webster's Speller or Phonetic Zoo AO for literature suggestions French Alex et Zoe: finish book 2, start 3? Arts continue piano AO artist study AO composer study more Waldorfy arts :) It'll be a full year, that's for sure. Good fun! --- Edited to add: We're using this fun website out of India for our cursive practice sheets. Dd liked the font. :) Edited December 29, 2010 by anabelneri I forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 My ds will be in 3rd grade next year, and will be using: Bigger Hearts for his Glory, AAS 3, Singapore 3a/3b, Apologia Swimming Creatures, Some kind of Latin and Spanish, and whatever else I throw in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 We are doing 3rd grade right now. This is what has worked for us: Math Just finished Singapore 3A, going into 3B when we resume next week. Language Arts FLL3, WWE3, reading books assigned by our co-op's literature groups, reading books on her own, occasional Zaner Bloser spelling handouts, and refreshing her memory about phonics by watching her younger sister do CLE 100. We will start Vocabulary Cartoons next week. FWIW, we started out using Word Wisdom by Zaner Bloser for vocabulary, which was a bust because the format is set up for public school use and I dreaded trying to schedule it. Plus, the vocabulary was kind of lost in a lot of workbook pages. History We started using SOTW2 in the fall, but fell off the wagon. We will pick it back up in January. We'll throw geography in there, too, since I feel it's an area where my daughter is lacking. Science We follow TWTM recommendations for this and are studying Chemistry this year using Adventures in Atoms & Molecules along with the Usborne Science Encyclopedia. This has worked well for us. Art and Music Both of my daughters attend an outside art class, study recorder at co-op, and will resume piano lessons in a few weeks (we took a break due to finances). Other/Language Finish Prima Latina and try to get Latin Prep 1. (Not a fan of Prima Latina, honestly.) Co-op classes: yoga, literature group, science club. We also discuss Scholastic News and Weekly Reader News once or twice a week. Girl Scouts every other week. Hope to resume swimming when we get our tax return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I will a 3rd grader next year and have planned. Math: Math Mammoth LB 3A-B Spelling: AAS 2 L.A.: FLL 2/3 Penmanship: HWT Cursive Handwriting: WWE 2 Science: Apologia Zoology 1 Reading: HOP Master Reader History: Finish MOH 1 Geography: Road Trip USA (Confessions of a homeschooler) Extra: Have her sit in with her little sister for FIAR Vol. 1 and join in if she's interested. Bible: Awana TNT & Girls in Action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 CLE 300 Math, Reading, LA, Social Studies, and Science Latin for Children B WWE 3 MFW ECC- tagging along with the big kids Piano, Soccer, and AWANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Wow, I can't believe she'll be a 3rd grader this fall...:sad: Here's what I'm considering: English: Modern English Lessons (Google book), Imitations in Writing (Fables + Fairy Tales), Dictation, Narrations and Copywork French: L'Art de Lire Levels 5-6 Latin or German...we'll see which one... Math: Singapore 3 and CWP 3 Science: Eclectic units...Burgess Bird Book with John Audubon, Astonomy, etc. History: Introduction to Classical Studies but only the lessons for D'Aulaires Greek Myths and Golden Children's Bible, Famous Men of Greece and Ancient History (D. Mills) Literature: D'Aulaires Greek Myths, Men of Athens, Heroes, The Trojan War, The Little Princess, The Little White Horse, etc. Geography: Maybe Tree in the Trail and Minn of the Mississippi or maybe Mapping the World with Art (Ellen McHenry, I think that is the name...) Art: Child's History of Art, Picture Study, etc. Music: Piano with theory and composer study Ballet most likely and possibly adding Girl Scouts or something similiar... Edited January 22, 2011 by Kfamily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 This is what I'm using with my 3rd grader this year: SL 4 (Bible, History, Science, Read-Alouds and Readers, but NO LA) WWE 3 A Reason for Handwriting - Cursive CLE Math CLE LA IEW Poetry Memorization La Clase Divertida Extracurricular: Piano, Ballet, Swim Team, Girl Scouts Honestly, the only thing I might change if I felt up to more one-on-one work is switching out CLE LA for FLL. CLE LA is fine, but I really like the looks of FLL. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamberly Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Great thread! So fun to see what everyone else is up to :) Here is what I am thinking we'll do: Preparing Hearts for His Glory BJU English 3 BJU Math 3 AAS 3 (if we finish 2 by then) Rosetta Stone - once we get into the groove of the new curriculum Art - tag along with little bro's FIAR studies and do the art with them Music - maybe BJU, we still have to try out the grade 2 program we bought months ago! PE - soccer, dancing, swimming, or whatever she happens to choose at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Next year, I plan for my 3rd grader to use: History: SonLight Core 3 LA: MCT Town (all books) IEW Fables, Myths, & Fairytales Spelling: SWO E Math: Singapore Math PM 5 Spanish: Getting Started With Spanish (finish off whatever don't complete this year), Galore Park's So You Really Want to Learn Spanish 1 (first half, going slowly), Rosetta Stone Science: old version of SL Science 3 (bio sciences w/o the creationist stuff) Music: fiddle lessons, piano lessons PE: Ballet, Ski, Run, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hmmm...next year....I'm not set in stone yet, but here goes: Phonics Review: finish ETC series...book 7 & 8 and beyond the code Spelling: AAS (finish 3, 4, possibly start 5?) Grammar: Growing with Grammar 3 Writing: WWE2 alternated with Write Source; also may use the Prompt, Plan, Write books and E-M Daily Editing so he can start learning to edit Formal Reading: Pathway Readers finish grade 3, complete 4 w/ wb Vocabulary: Daily Vocabulary from Evan Moor (very informal) Math: MM 3A-B, supplement Horizons 3 Handwriting: Whatever is after HWT cursive book for grade 4 (he's 1/2 way through 3) or we'll just use our daily work as practice likely History: Finish SOTW 3; SOTW 4 w/ Activity guide, possibly HO Modern as well...if I start it at the beginning Science: I hope Nancy Larson, Science 2....if I can't afford that I will likely use RSO Earth and Space Art: Atelier 2 Latin: Song School Latin (with younger tagging along)--this is maybe, we may wait till 4th to focus on reading more Extras: Homeschool PE Class, Hockey, Karate and Scouts I NEED a music something, but I can't seem to make music happen. I mean we listen to it, but I need something TOTALLY scripted for this. I like the looks of Calvert's Discoveries in Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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