Nakia Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 :lol: I think I might be jumping ahead a bit, but I'm already planning for the fall. Please tell me I'm not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nope, not alone! I always start thinking early too! What else would we do in the long winter months?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You're not alone, but I think I'm worse. I just started our new year and I already have my list for next year started. LOL:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Add me to the list. We had some things that were a bust for this year specifically in history and science. We are just doing interest\project based for those subjects right now, which the dc are enjoying, but I have plans for curricula for next year. All our core subjects are going to be pretty much the same because I really don't like changing those anyway. The content subjects are the ones I don't mind trying new things for. I'm having to keep myself from purchasing and using them now...patience, patience, patience.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwena Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nope. Already have everything planned out. Not a big deal though when you love everything that you're currently using so you just move on to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well, with this being my first year, I am trying not to get too far ahead of myself. But I have already purchased our science curriculum for next year and some lapbooking materials to go with it. :tongue_smilie: So far, I think that we are going to continue with WWE and probably FLL as they are going well. Also, SOTW Vol. 2. Hmm. I guess I am getting a little ahead of myself. :tongue_smilie::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have almost everything listed that I need to buy curricula-wise, but not supplemental books-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've been planning in my head for a few months now. Nothing on Excel, where I normally keep my plans, but it's in my mind! Probably get it on Excel next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I regularly do this time of year. It's easier for me to plan out our final stretch if I know where I want us to be at the beginning of next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have to admit-- I just made my list.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Planning here too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 List made and slowly buying as we speak! Amateur. ;) (just kidding!) You have nothing to fear. I'm always thinking ahead and planning for the next year. Always! Good luck with your planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinswife Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 My kindred spirit. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I'm trying really hard to concentrate on right now. While doing that, I'm thinking about Ellen McHenry, McGuffey, and Shakespeare. :D It's not serious until I start using the kids bath tub crayons to write it all out on the shower walls. :) Edited January 11, 2011 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've definitely started planning 1st grade. Lol. I am already fairly sure what we'll be doing. :D I even have an idea of what I'll be using in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. I'll be looking for new curriculums and such in case something better comes out, but I like having a long term vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm right there with you! I've been researching and gradually making a list over the past two weeks. I'm debating a big switch from Sonlight to ??? as we start our American History studies in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnapper Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It's my first year of HS to dd9 and ds7, and I just completed most my list for the fall! I'm in such a learning curve that I didn't want to forget what I've discovered about my kids and the current curriculum they're using. Here's to hoping year 2 of HS will be better! -Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nope, I'm already collecting our books and putting them in a plastic bin :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfinlady Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Already have most of DD's 5th grade purchased. DS will continue with Keystone for high school, so really nothing to plan there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Planning here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have my list for next year as well.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You are not alone. I always have a future list going! I am just now "seriously" starting to look at what I want for next year. The used book sales will be starting as early as March around here and I will be ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You are NOT alone. I've made more than one list. :) And each list has more than one option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 ummm....:blushing:.....I already have Horizons 3 and BJU Bible Truths 1 sitting in my book cabinet for next fall!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breffe Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Definitely! We file our taxes by Feb1 and I use the money buy curriculum so I always have to have my list early!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Definitely! We file our taxes by Feb1 and I use the money buy curriculum so I always have to have my list early!! Ditto for us!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've already started buying for next year. Because I try to get as much used as I can, I plan early so I can get the good deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 A lot of our stuff, we'll just "do the next book". I'm still deciding a couple subjects, but most subjects I have nailed down pretty well. Since we started halfway through first grade, we're kind of doing some stuff over first and second grade, but I might make some changes if I don't like what we're doing (I changed spelling after the first week, but I already had what I changed to, so it's all good... might still change that again in second grade, but I won't buy anything new quite yet). I'm waiting to make decisions on history. I had originally planned to take Biblioplan Ancients half-paced through second grade, but the first week has been so quick that I may not need to do that. We'll see how the rest of the weeks go though. I could have done double pace here in the beginning. If we finish Ancients this summer, I'll have to decide what I want to do for middle ages. I have the SOTW AG, and I'm sure I'll get SOTW itself and do something based off that, whether it be straight SOTW+AG or something I make myself that uses SOTW as a spine. I dunno yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinMD Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've already been buying for next fall. I'm not sure which of my kids will be homeschooling next fall either. I have a tendency to overbuy every year. After 8 years of this you'd think I'd have it figured out by now. Our homeschool convention is middle April and I usually buy stuff there. Last year I picked up MFW 1 for my twins. We still haven't gotten to it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nope, not alone. I buy my next year's stuff with our tax refund so I start a list before January. I will be doing the bulk of my shopping in the next two months. I love curriculum shopping time! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I just made a huge Rainbow Resource order yesterday. Some pieces for this year and some for next and even one for the year after. I can't wait to get it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I generally start buying in February & March. I don't use a lot of pre-packaged subjects so I have to plan. I already have my list. What's funny is we've had such a rough start to this year we're still less than halfway done with school. It feels a little awkward, but I know most of what we're using next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've definitely started planning 1st grade. Lol. I am already fairly sure what we'll be doing. :D I even have an idea of what I'll be using in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. I'll be looking for new curriculums and such in case something better comes out, but I like having a long term vision. Same here. When I choose something for one year, I like to think about how that might affect future years. I have next year's curriculum all planned out (though changes may be made to the plan before I start buying) and ideas floating around in my head for several years in the future. Definitely! We file our taxes by Feb1 and I use the money buy curriculum so I always have to have my list early!! I wish I could do this! Our first priority with our tax returns is paying for our dc to go t camp for a week in the summer. Unfortunately, this year I don't think we'll have much left after paying for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Definitely not alone! I have already purchased a few things and am trying to plan things out. Still making lists of RA books and trying to figure out what to do about Art. Expecting 1st grade to be a bit more rigorous and official than we've done K. I love making lists! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Helena, That shower comment made me :lol: I feel better. Thanks! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 This is my first year that I actually have a plan before summer. I made my choices, made my list, even found the best places with the best prices to buy them all. I am so excited to use what I have chosen for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm about to shell out the dough and start buying things. For the most part I'm doing "go to the next book" too, but I still have to actually purchase it. I keep telling myself, "It's only January... it's ONLY January..." but in the back of my mind there's a tiny little voice yelling, "IT'S JANUARY ALREADY!!! MAKE LISTS! PLAN! PURCHASE!" I'm trying hard to ignore the voice. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 My list is pretty much already made, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 No, you're not alone. I made my list several months ago and am now beginning to collect books for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Not only do I have my list for next fall, but I have already made a couple of purchases. We will just see if I stick with it this time around. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have already PURCHASED most of it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have already PURCHASED most of it! :D Ditto Dawn, we're planning our move, so I wanted to be ready, the only thing is now I want to change my mind, ha ha. No, I'll save the rest of my brilliant ideas for the following year!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Gasp, I didn't realize that there are homeschool moms who DON'T plan ahead and spend countless hours reading reviews and comparing prices and making purchases and lists and then pouring over said lists to make sure they've chosen just the RIGHT curriculum for each child!?! Deep breath. Sorry, got carried away! Glad to hear I'm in good company with you ladies! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 We purchase the bulk of our curriculum in February with our income tax return. So I am always thinking ahead. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I buy stuff I like when I see it, even if it is a year or 2, or 3 down the road. Over Christmas break I pulled the stuff that I HAVE for next year, and am starting from there with my list. I like to have most of the stuff by summer, so I can then schedule and file stuff then. And have it readay by mid August. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You're not alone, but I think I'm worse. I just started our new year and I already have my list for next year started. LOL:lol: Yeah, I am in this boat too!...I started making a list because this year's money has to buy next year's stuff, and I want to start thinking about that...It helps me to have an idea of how much things are going to be since I have to work within a budget... So no, I don't think it is crazy at all to already be preparing for Fall :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've had my list for awhile now and I don't even know if we'll be homeschooling next year, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You are not alone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Got mine for the next four years :blush:. I like to know where we're ending up so I can make sure we don't get off-track. For math, LA, & science we are continuing with certain programs, and with history I at least like to know what areas we'll cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Most things I already have. Although, sometimes I think something is working for us and then, boom, it smacks me in the face. So.....I may not be as all set as I think. Math is one area I will need to purchase and I am undecided what to do with one of my dc right now, so I have no idea what will be up next year.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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