missesd Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I feel so out of it... rushed even. We started late, so I bought 1/2 our curriculum (the core stuff) this last fall. I just bought the rest, and then at the end of this month I will start working on the stuff I need for the following year. The plan is when we get our tax return to buy all of our curriculum up front for next year, so we are prepared- not like this year. Then each year I will do the same. Is anyone else in this boat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yep. We'll be continuing Singapore for math, using Latin Prep, Greek for Children, WWE3 into 4 with Kilgallon for writing, GWG5, Spelling Power, continue using shepphardsoftware.com for mapwork, SOTW 3 and 4, and Drama of American History for American History. I am busy creating my own science program using the Core Knowledge information and Singapore science standards. Not too much to buy overall (thank goodness!): Greek, Latin Prep, Singapore 4A and 4B, GWG5. For my younger, he'll be starting Singapore 2A and GWG 1 so I will need to buy that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Making my list, so that I can be ready to order when we get our tax return (I always order in the spring for the next year, refund time is the only time I can spend hundreds of $$ on curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I already have all of my curriculum stuff and a loose schedule set. I just need to buy a new stock of art supplies, which I'll do over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yep. I usually start in January. I'll start buying sometime in April or May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yes, and I have started to buy stuff. I try to buy used when I can and it makes sense. As for art supplies and such, I am slowly working my way towards them with the Michael's and A.C. Moore coupons that come out each week. A.C. Moore puts a link on their website, so you can use a coupon a day (at least at my local store), which I do when the 50% coupon is out, like this week. This way I am also doing it, I am not making a huge lump purchase on art supplies and such, so it works into the budget a bit easier. That is what works for us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We're going to a homeschool convention at the end of February, so I am starting to think of what I want to use next year. I want to get it written down, with prices, so I can look at it at the convention and buy it there if it's cheaper. Also, I think that if I have plans for next year (or even the books already in hand), then hopefully it will spur me on to finish this year's stuff on time! ;) That's the theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I actually have my curriculum staggered so it's not such a huge cost upfront. I will buy math/english in the fall and history/science in the spring. MUCH easier on the pocketbook this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yes, and I have started to buy stuff. I try to buy used when I can and it makes sense. As for art supplies and such, I am slowly working my way towards them with the Michael's and A.C. Moore coupons that come out each week. A.C. Moore puts a link on their website, so you can use a coupon a day (at least at my local store), which I do when the 50% coupon is out, like this week. This way I am also doing it, I am not making a huge lump purchase on art supplies and such, so it works into the budget a bit easier. That is what works for us though. I have basic supplies you'd buy for PS. But we really only do art when it correlates to something in Science or History. How do you do it?? And tis is for the Elementary aged kids :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I always buy next year's curriculum with the money from our income tax. Except for Latin, I know everything that we'll be using planned already. Our homeschool convention is in June and I hope to have everything purchased by then, with the exception of the things that are cheaper at the convention, like Horizons...or items I need from Rainbow Resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 The plan is when we get our tax return to buy all of our curriculum up front for next year, so we are prepared- not like this year. Then each year I will do the same. /QUOTE]This is my plan also. I do have our Bible/History/Science for the next 1 1/2 yr. That is bought, done! I need to get enough CLE math, R&S spelling, and maybe a couple of duplicate History/Science and I think we will be set for the next 1 1/2 yrs. I have the ILL and From the Roots Up that MFW recommends and I also have Typing Instructor that we will be working in as soon as I get the time to go through it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 My first round of orders is on its way right now. I'm anxiously awaiting. Unfortunately none of them are arriving UPS, they're all USPS so it will be a little slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Everything is ordered for the oldest child. I will just need to schedule it when it comes. The younger two will just continue with what they did last year. I'll have to order a higher lever here and there as it happens though. I should probably think about my dd, who turns 5 tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 The plan is when we get our tax return to buy all of our curriculum up front for next year, so we are prepared- not like this year. Then each year I will do the same. /QUOTE]This is my plan also. I do have our Bible/History/Science for the next 1 1/2 yr. That is bought, done! I need to get enough CLE math, R&S spelling, and maybe a couple of duplicate History/Science and I think we will be set for the next 1 1/2 yrs. I have the ILL and From the Roots Up that MFW recommends and I also have Typing Instructor that we will be working in as soon as I get the time to go through it a bit. Thank you for reminding me to add typing in :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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