74Heaven Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hands down, my three favorite homeschool curriculums are: Rainbow Science (beginningspublishing.com) Shurley English Latina Christiana - Memoria Press These are the curricululms that have made my homeschooling more effective, more fun and *easier*. (a key benefit is ease of use in our busy household). What are yours? And why:? Lisaj, mom to 5: K-4,3,5,8,10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Ambleside Online Math U See maybe FLL3 I think I'm choosing based on my confidence in these curriculums as much as whether they are terribly convenient or not. As far as confidence goes, I would have to add SWR to that list, although it has been a struggle deciding how to implement it - I have a lot of confidence in it, but it's definitely NOT convenient, fun, or easier! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Rod and Staff English Math U See (so far delta-zeta) Lively Latin These are so easy to implement. No prep time needed. Thorough. Dd learns a lots from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Rod & Staff English.... Singapore Math Story of the World w/ AG Easy to implement. If I had a fourth, it would be MegaWords. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Writing Tales Growing with Grammar Latina Christiana Math U See FLL3 I know that's five, but I can't choose, and some are great for one of my student's but not the other, and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 MathUSee Latina Christiana SOTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Rod & Staff Classical Writing Apologia Elementary Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 WinterPromise LA R&S ABC Preschool books God Made Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseballmom Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Teaching Textbooks Tapestry of Grace Apologia Elementary Science I am hoping that Winterpromise will be on the list soon. Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tapestry of Grace Homeschool in the Woods Time Traveler CD's Explode the Code Now ask me what my favorite homeschool books are. I had a hard time answering this question because it is the method in which I use my curriculum, not so much the curriculum that makes me love it. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriF Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tapestry of Grace Math U See Five in a Row (for Prek and K) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Singapore Math Story of the World w/ AG Classical Writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Rod & Staff English....Singapore Math Story of the World w/ AG :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Chalkdust math, R & S English, and Latin Road to English Grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phoenix Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 mine are Math U See, Story of The World w/AG and Growing with Grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 IEW, CLE Math, Ambleside Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tapestry of Grace Why? It allows me to be me and still provides everything I want for my children. That's the short answer. Explorer's Bible Study Non-denominational, age appropriate, and includes all the elements I desire from a K-Adult program without fluff. Margot Davidson's updated versions of Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons (see samples at hillsideeducation.com) Provides just enough freedom and instruction for me while using beautiful techniques to teach concepts. This is one of the products that helped me put more heart into our studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Phonics Pathways...easy to implement, solid, laid the foundation for 3 of my kiddos to be great readers (#4 is now working through it) SOTW w/ AG...FUN, easy to implement, great activities and literature recs. Classical Writing...systematic & comprehensive, it challenges my children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I have to choose 3? Just 3? Okay, so far (and this will probably change as we test out new curriculum next year!): GWG (turned grammar from a struggle to a joy for ds10) LLATL (simply a great all-in-one LA program...perfect for those times when a "lighter" schedule is necessary or any other time as well!) MOH (my favorite...not dc's...they are not big History fans yet!) Those that I am excited to use for next year and have high hopes for: WT (the one I'm most excited about!) MFW (love the K curriculum, looking forward to ECC) PLL (thanks, Jessica for all your reviews...we have the "old" version, not Margot's but I'm hoping it will do for us what it has for you!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt2mama Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'd have to say that my kids have really loved/repsonded to: LLATL-Blue Horizons Math R&S ABC preschool books We've used a couple of other things, but these have been stand out winners for us in terms of being easy for me and the kids to work through, and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmomofboys Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 SOTW CDs Analytical Grammar IEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 BJU Science SWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 R&S English--Got my kids really understanding grammar, LOVE the Teacher Books! SOTW--Especially the Ancient. LOVED the AG and was able to branch out with other things as well to make it a WONDERFUL History curriculum! Christian Kids Explore Chemistry--For my dd....it got her so interested in Chemistry that she wants to do science every day and wants to be a Chemist, and wants me to get more and more Chemistry stuff! Oh, most looking forward to, I wanna do that too! :D Things I'm trying for the first time and have high hopes for: NOEO Chemistry and Rainbow Chemistry for DD Life of Fred to get the Algebra in ds's head Lightning Lit for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tapestry of Grace Rod and Staff English Explode the Code Workbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sonlight Teaching Textbooks Apologia Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 R & S math R & S English Sonlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5sweeties Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 MUS~Made Math "click" for my dd, who didn't get it at all...and the rest love it too! SOTW~Adore History here, and this keeps it to the "good" stuff, and I can add in the "fluff" when we like! Even my 13yo LOVES to listen to me read this aloud...just for fun, in her case! CLE Language Arts~This is a recent addition, but it is going so well. Love, love the workbook format. So much easier for the kids to track progress. Tidy and to the point! We've tried lots of other things that others listed, for better or worse, but these are the best! More concrete over the long haul...and complete programs the I can rely on for the entire journey for which they are intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 SOTW with AG Singapore Math IEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Lively Art of Writing by Lucile Vaughn Payne - (best $7 I've ever spent on a writing book. My oldest loves it!) K12 Phonics Lively Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Writing Tales , Prima Latina Kumon Workbooks Sonlight Read Alouds Children's History of the World Anything other then Calvert has been a gem for us :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom42terrificgirls Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Learning Adventures (Adventures in Learning) IEW Math U See Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Truthquest history LLATL Apologia Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sonlight Spelling Workout Teaching Textbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Just three... The Well Trained Mind (I managed to slip around the limit.) Calvert Ambleside on-line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Phonics Pathways SOTW Horizons Math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 So far... GWG-this is exactly what ds needed for grammar. Happy Phonics-ds is loving the games he plays as he is learning phonics AO-haven't really implemented the reading schedule and will probably tweek it to fit our needs, but I LOVE the reading list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Teaching Textbooks HITW Time traveler's CDs Rainbow Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalynnrmc Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 R&S English. Completely thorough, great amount of writing for our uses through elementary, excellent TMs. Love it. MUS. My little kids think they're playing with blocks, and my oldest is thoroughly convinced that he's a math whiz. What's more, he finally understands multiple digit multiplication. ;) Mystery of History. Just the right length for lessons, is excellent about including Biblical history, and even has a Christian worldview for the "rest" of the lessons. I love it. Those I'm most looking forward to: Winter Promise history for the middle grades. Literature rich and hands-on. Exactly what I was trying to create myself. Christian Kids Explore sciences. Not too teacher intensive, thorough, and the price is right. Little Hands to Heaven and the rest of the HOD books for the littles. I'd love to be able to afford MFW, but can't, and this looks fantastic for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Rod & Staff English....Singapore Math Story of the World w/ AG :iagree: Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riada Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 CLE Math and Language SOTW Christian Kids Explore series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHomeSchoolMarm Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 MFW Math u See BJU Press English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sonlight (readers and read alouds) Galore Park (all of their stuff so far) Singapore Math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Story of the World Singapore Math Latina Christiana :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Story of the World -- history made accessible Growing With Grammar -- so easy to teach and implement EPGY Math -- my ds LOVES math now, and he's soaring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Mom Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sonlight Singapore Primary Math Rod and Staff English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Math-U-See SOTW + AG Analytical Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Just three??? *sigh* CLE Math - we've tried almost everything out there and this is our far and away favorite Ambleside Online - rich, broad, practical TruthQuest History - the living books she has organized make history so laid-back and enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 IEW Rod & Staff English BJU science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sonlight Wordly Wise mfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Apologia Science (elementary and high school) Growing with Grammar Story of the World Those three are the top winners for making our homeschooling go smoothly and run easily. But my #1 all-time favorite of anything is BJU Math. Anything that makes that subject cease to be a problem forevermore deserves an A+ in my book. (OK, so the BJU Math perfection only lasted through Algebra - still, that's a pretty good run!) Writing Tales will probably make the thumbs up list for me soon - I'm about to order it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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