Mynyel Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 How many subjects do you do? All things are counted as subjects. Like dictation. I count it as a subject because it isn't always covered in whatever lesson we are doing. Comprehension is another I count. I combine it with a lot of other subjects but still keep it a separate check off box so I remember to do it. *I am a big check list kinda gal* So, how many? What are they if ya don't mind sharing? Poll to follow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Math Memory Work Spelling Grammar Penmanship (cursive only, printing in early elementary is done through copywork and dictation) Writing (this includes dictation, narration, creative writing and/or writing program work) Vocabulary Reading (comprehension work- MOSDOS, reading aloud to mom) Latin Science History Religion/Bible Art Music Typing Geography Second Language (currently French) :svengo: No wonder I question why it's so hard to get everything done. Still trying to figure out how/when we can add in Greek. Ugh. ETA: Not all the above is done on a daily basis. :) Edited April 11, 2011 by plain jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Bible Math History Geography Literature Grammar Composition Spelling & Vocabulary French Logic Science Art Edited April 11, 2011 by HSMom2One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Bible, History, Science, Geography, Handwriting, Math, WWE, FLL, phonics, music, typing. It seems like a lot, but a lot of it only takes a few minutes to do in a day, and most aren't done daily. We only take about 2-3hrs a day on school work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) I'm always trimming back. My habit is just one little thing won't hurt. Not very LCC, but I'm working on it. These count as subjects on my schedule, but I don't really consider them subjects if that makes sense: Read-alouds (sometimes tied to another subject) Quiet reading time (has to be scheduled or he won't do it) Memory work (will tie this into our history studies next year) These count as subjects: Latin Algebra Writing Megawords (Technically falls under the English heading, but I separate writing and mechanics) science history philosophy/ethics So 10 altogether. We don't do these all everyday, except the reading and memory work. ETA: I forgot Literature, so 11. Edited April 12, 2011 by elegantlion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Bible, Math, Grammar, Science, History, Copywork, Hebrew, Reading (Read Alouds for Lit/Comprehension & Silent Reading - I count as one subject). Those are the basics. Sometimes I throw in additional stuff, like logic or typing but it's not regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) planned on doing or actually doing:) this is for my ker fwiw we have consistently and systematically done 1.phonics (until we finished the book then did some spelling and oral reading) 2.math 3.copywork (started as individual letters, then words, then sentences) 4."quiet time"-audio books and free reading (this is done daily, no exceptions:D) 5.the other stuff-nature study, geography, bible/catechism, literature, p.e., hands on activities, music, art was a hodge podge and neither consistent or well thought out. so 3 subjects, 4 if you count quiet time or 5 if you can call hodgepodge a subject. Edited April 11, 2011 by iona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) n Edited April 11, 2011 by Cafelattee double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math Grammar Poetry Writing Science History Geography (next year in place of history) Latin Spelling Reading/Literature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 8th grade Daily bible math science composition 2 days each week language arts reading logic Latin vocabulary art history/ drawing health For a total of 7 classes daily. He got behind in math/science this year so he is doubling up on these subjects. I also wanted to concentrate on his writing which he really dislikes. He will do a more traditional schedule in the fall. My 11th grader is on a block schedule Math Science Spanish History/literature/composition combo He changes up studies every 12-16 weeks. He gets bored easily and has a great memory so this works for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 For the 8th Grader: Science Algebra I Reading (independent reading/literature study) History Vocabulary Grammar Writing Handwriting/Penmanship Bible Art Computers (Professor Teaches Microsoft Office) For the 5th Grader - Science Math 5 Reading/Literature History Vocabulary Grammar Writing Handwriting/Penmanship Bible Art Typing For the Kindergarten Student -- Math Bible Learning to Read Science History Story Time (this is actually a shared Read Aloud time for the whole family, and I rotate between age-appropriate for one kid and the next....) So, 11 (12 if you count story time) for the 5th and 8th grader and 6 for the K'er. Not all subjects are done daily, and we just finished an intensive Portuguese course for the older two. They continue to practice Portuguese, but no more formal lessons so I've dropped it as a subject. I will likely add "read in Portuguese" to their schedules (all of our schedules) to make sure they maintain literacy in it (they get speaking practice daily just from living here) but it is not a school subject anymore at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 1. Bible 2. Poetry 3. Grammar 4. Writing 5. Latin 6. Science 7. History 8. Math 9. Reading 10. Geography 11. Penmanship 12. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm not counting memory work as a "subject," because we do it as a part of many of our subjects. Things that we've done regularly this year: Bible Geography Reading (his personal reading, discussing of books he's reading, writing about books he's reading) Math Grammar Vocabulary Writing Literature (his reading for his writing through lit class; our read-aloud time and discussion of that, writing about it, poetry study, etc.) Latin Greek Spanish History Science Art (classes as well as art appreciation, drama, etc.) Music (piano and guitar) P.E. (including his soccer play year-round and some health studies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math Reading(phonics then switch to reading real books) Spelling Grammar Writing Science History Geography Bible Foreign Language (Latin, and some Spanish right now) Dictation Copywork/penmanship Poetry Art/Artist study Music/composer study Narration Memory work(which is usually bible verses,or poetry) Typing practice that is in the form of online games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 For the third grader this year: Bible reading Poetry Reading (Those two are with breakfast.) Math History Memory Work (currently just Bible verses, would like to add other things too) Writing (depending on the day, it varies between cursive practice, grammar practice, letter-writing, and poetry composition.) Foreign Language (alternates daily between French and Latin) Science Literature Bible Study Free Reading (I include this as schoolwork so that she actually finishes books instead of just starting them.) Special Something (rotates between religious biography, geography reading, picture study, music study, and a different read aloud literature book) And somewhere in there, there's art, crafts, nature study, etc. Sigh. I'm planning to keep the same daily routine, just make more time for the projects, next year. The kindergartener participates in most of that, except that his math, reading, and writing are smaller, and he doesn't do independent Bible study yet. He generally listens to the history, science, literature, and specials, though, and he participates in other projects. He sometimes does some of the foreign language stuff too. I'll probably keep his schedule about the same next year for first grade, except to add more specific math lessons with him, and maybe copywork. I would love to hear what people think about how much my fourth grader will be expected to do. Maybe I'll start a separate thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 We have 6 right now: Algebra World Geography Intro to Lit Logic Basic Cooking Basic Construction We've finished for the year: Computer Programming Debate World History through Warfare Writing Government I try to finish semester courses by Christmas because that's competitive speech and debate season, there's a BJJ tournament, week long Teen Pact. Also, it's easier to end the year strong if the school dwindles towards the end of the year. I just gave Ds assignments for the last 9 weeks of school. I told him that his school year is done when he completes the work, but that it can't take him longer than 9 weeks. We'll see what he does with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Ds7: Language Arts: Copywork, dictation, writing exercises, light grammar, narrations, picture study (Primary Language Lessons) Math Handwriting History (includes geography) Science Ds12: Language Arts: Grammar, writing Math History (includes geography) Literature Science Foreign Language Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wow, I swear some of you peeked at my schedule! ;) I thought perhaps I was an overachiever but looks like I am just average :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I currently do: Math History Science Assigned Reading Phonics Vocabulary Spelling Handwriting Writing skills Map skills Bible Music Typing Drivers Ed I'm schooling 3 kids and they each have a different load, but these are all the subjects all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I voted 10-12, but really...a *number* isn't a fair estimate--I don't do all of those every day. Some are once a week. Some have dropped off the radar for several months (art). "Reading" is just the kids, you know, READING. :lol: We've got: Math Reading* (which I barely count--although it will be substantial in a couple of months when littles are bigger) History Science Grammar Writing* Spelling* Latin* "Art" Some kind of exercise--barely counts. We walk to the park or do the wii or play outside. Memory work--which I also barely count--we just work on AWANA verses, inconsistently *I'm not doing ANYTHING for these subjects. At. all--the kids do it on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 1. Math (Singapore) 2. Math (supplemental) 3. Reading 4. Writing 5. Language Arts (I count this as one subject): Grammar Spelling Vocabulary Copywork and dictation (2nd, 4th) or handwriting (K) Phonics (K'er only) 6. Memory work 7. Science 8. History 9. Japanese 10. Nature Study 11. Art 12. Building and construction unit study 13. Music appreciation (all) 14. Logic 15. Piano (4th grader only) 15 without separating all of the language subjects; 19 if I do. That's not counting outside activities like choir or karate. It looks like a lot more than it is. Memory work might overlap science, art or history, for example. Or we will have a couple weeks of Japanese art and music or history-related art or construction lessons. Also, we don't do every subject every day. For example, we do logic lessons on Tuesdays, art on Wednesdays, music appreciation on Thursdays. Science is a Tu/Th afternoon block; History, MW. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Looks like 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math Read-Aloud Reader Spelling Writing Grammar History Science Latin (when I get to it) Time4Learning LA Every time I try to add something else (phonics, vocabulary, a math supplement) it's too much - probably because nearly all of his subjects are teacher intensive. I can only have so many irons in the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math Memory Work Spelling Grammar Writing Vocabulary Reading Latin Science History Art Geography Wow I never realized what I had going! I look to add bible and cursive next year-yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math (math, logic) Languages (Latin, Greek, Hebrew) English (grammar, composition, rhetoric, vocabulary) Great Books (history, literature, religion, philosophy) Science Music So, we could have either six or fifteen subjects. I prefer six. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 This year, my 6th grader has done: 1) Grammar & Composition (Rod & Staff) 2) Math (BJU) 3) Science (Beautiful Feet History of Science, tweaked to my satisfaction) 4) History (SOTW, tweaked to my satisfaction) 5) Reading (started off with Heart of Dakota, then switched to BJU) 6) Handwriting My 10th grader has done: 1) Latin (Latin Prep 2 + additional work from Ecce Romanim guided by the NLE syllabus) 2) Chemistry (Apologia) 3) Geometry & Algebra 2, alternately (Teaching Textbooks) 4) TRISMS Expansion of Civilization (incorporates medieval history, geography, history of music/art/architecture, literature & composition) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Math Speed math drills Spelling Grammar Vocabulary Writing History Science Geography Literature (required reading and lit study) We must add in Spanish at the end of this year or during the summer. We did Latin for a few years lightly and now we are just using Vocab from Classical Roots for SAT practice/Latin maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) I voted 6. I count English as one subject. That includes Spelling, Grammar and Writing, and Literature. Then, there is Math, History, Science, Latin, and Fine Arts (music and art appreciation). ETA: I voted wrong. I forgot to count French, but that isn't really a separate subject. We are a bilingual family and we speak French. Sometimes ds will do an assignment in French if he feels like it. ETA, again: To be fair, I should say that dh and ds are bilingual. I just speak some French in a really obvious crappy American accent, and I can read and write it fluently. Edited April 12, 2011 by Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 5th grade- Latin, math, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, science, history. 2nd grade the same minus the latin. We did Minimus earlier in the year and finished that up. I want him to be a bit better at reading before starting Latin for Children A this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MischiefManaged Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 MathMemory Work Spelling Grammar Penmanship (cursive only, printing in early elementary is done through copywork and dictation) Writing (this includes dictation, narration, creative writing and/or writing program work) Vocabulary Reading (comprehension work- MOSDOS, reading aloud to mom) Latin Science History Religion/Bible Art Music Typing Geography Second Language (currently French) :svengo: No wonder I question why it's so hard to get everything done. Still trying to figure out how/when we can add in Greek. Ugh. ETA: Not all the above is done on a daily basis. :) NO KIDDING!! and we have 4-H too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 phonics or literature depending on age writing grammar poetry vocabulary latin science history geography math logic spelling Penmanship gets included in other subjects. Music, gym, and art are taken weekly outside the home. Picture study, composer study, and spanish are done at a co-op that meets irregularly. Next year I will be adding picture study at home. For the poll I'm only going to count the subjects that are currently done at home - so 13? Really, though, that's how many subjects one child might do (fewer for the youngers). *I* have to do each subject with each child. I've tried combining them, but they each learn so differently that it didn't work out. Also, we do more than one thing for many subjects. For example, for writing, the older is doing WWE and MCT. My middle child is doing WWE and Writeshop Primary. On the other hand, not everything gets done everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I chose 7 but my subjects include sub-subjects; if you counted it all separately, it would be 15. Language Arts: spelling, grammar, poetry, literature, writing Math History Science: this year includes zoology, chemistry, and physics Foreign Language Art: drawing and multi-media art projects PE: swimming for DD, swimming and taekwondo for DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 11 all together. Math phonics FLL WWE handwriting spelling reading science history literature buddhist tales/religion I don't count #2's K CD-ROM, Board games, and extra stuff-mostly science, reading, brain work puzzles, or outside classes-sports, nature study, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 My daughter typically did more subjects per year. My son is extremely busy with outside activities and not especially interested in schoolwork. I also group more things together than it looks like you do. I voted 7-9, because this year my son's subjects include: - History - Math - Science - Language Arts - Art History / Appreciation - Keyboarding - Music History / Appreciation - Choir / Vocal Performance Next year, I'm planning for: - History - Math - Science - Literature & Composition - Geography - Spanish - World Religions - Logic - Choir / Vocal Performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) My twins are in 10th grade. We have had some issues with Ds so we scaled back his courses big time. Next year he will be doing public cyber school (hopefully he will have completed enough credits to start 11th grade by then). Dd will continue homeschooling as we have been for high school and plans to graduate next year at end of 11th grade. Ds is sort of doing a block schedule right now. Ds is doing 5 courses: -Essay composition and research writing -World History II -Chemistry -Reviewed algebra/geometry and started on precalculus. -Physical education Once he is done with the above he will go on and do: -Science fiction literature -Consumer Education/Economics -U.S. Government -Geology Dd is doing 9 courses: -Honors Essay composition and research writing -Themed Literature (poetry 1st semester, world lit 2nd semester) -Finished Algebra 2 and now on geometry. -Integrated Science -Honors World History II -Music Theory/fundamentals -Music Appreciation/history -Music Application -Physical Education Edited April 12, 2011 by AnitaMcC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 1. math 2. phonics 3. memory work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 2nd: Math Spelling Reading Grammar We'll probably add handwriting back in when I go back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Skills: Math Spelling Reading Copywork/Narration/Grammar (Counting this as 1 subject...Writing) Things we cover in read alouds, play, real life, or in a delight-led manner: Literature History Science Music (This will be moved to skill status soon...still delight-led now.) Everything else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I chose other, as I do not think that I can sit still for 3 minutes this morning and figure it out! :D And I don't think I really want to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 This is what I consider to be our subjects this year. Reading Spelling & Vocab Memory Work First Language Lessons Math History Geography French Science Health Music Drawing & Painting Theatre Class Chess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 We cover these, although my oldest doesn't do spelling. Bible, history, science, math, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking/logic, music, and art Music and art are the least covered and have been done through an enrichment co-op this year, not here at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 These are the subjects we do Kindergartener Phonics Math 3rd grade dd (struggling reader Phonics grammar spelling penmanship math history science art 6th grade ds grammar writing spelling penmanship math history science art Some are daily, some 4x a week, some 3x a week, some 2x a week, some once a week if we actually get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsajoy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Let's see Bible Writing/narration History Science Handwriting Copywork/grammar Language Art Spelling Reading Geography Art Music Literature Character Building That seems like a lot, but a lot of the subjects run together. We don't have formal lessons for most of these, but since I am a type A personality with an unschooling/relaxed schooling education philosohpy, it helps me to break down our life into subjects, so I can have mental check off lists:) (man that was a long sentence:) ) Edited April 13, 2011 by mrsajoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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