Someone please check my list, make sure I am not missing anything, and.....

[PentecostalMom]

tell me if I need to or can drop anything. Yes, I have done this before, but not with this many littles (expecting another in the fall). I want to make sure dd (going into 1st) gets what she needs, but I don't want to be overwhelmed. I do not have friends or family nearby to help when the baby comes, so I need to be self-sufficient. I am also working on a modified workbox system, so she can go get things that need to be done next if I am nursing, etc.

 

So, here are my plans:

Math - Abeka

Bible - SL

History - SL

Geography - SL (I also bought a couple of $1 workbooks if we have time but they are really simple, and I would *like* to start doing map blobs - please note if either of these don't get done, I am okay with that)

Read-Alouds - SL

LA - ARFH, FLL1, WWE1, OPGTR

Foreign Language - I have some spanish DVD's and CD's, plus some books. I am comfortable not doing any of this, but if I need a break or nap, she can watch a DVD and I will feel like she is doing something constructive, lol. This was only intended to give her exposure to the language, as we will begin formal Latin study next year.

Science - Apologia Astronomy with Junior Journal (I am not buying a kit or planning on experiments, I am going to let the journal be enough, possibly with some additional reading or DVD's, maybe a craft model of the solar system if I get really industrious)

Art - Baby Lambs Book of Art, Abeka Art (these are not necessary, but she LOVES art, and these she can do with only verbal instruction)

PE - she will have tennis 1x weekly

Girl Scouts - meets 2x monthly (if she misses a couple because of a new baby it will be okay)

 

I also have Liberty's Kids DVD's, lots of DVD's with Biblical content, educational DVD's such as the frog, Schoolhouse Rock, Baby Einstein (some of which she is too big for), Rock-n-Learn, etc. If I need to have a "DVD school" day, I am okay with that as well. With last dd I was just overwhelmed for about a week, which I think was due to exhaustion and not having planned ahead. I don't have to have every "i" dotted and every "t" crossed, but I want some things ready for us so i do not feel that way again. Dh will be taking some time off, but when he goes back really depends on how I feel/am doing.

 

I also have no idea how little dd is going to react to another baby. That is another hurdle I have to face. Older dd is good at being the "little mama" when little dd will let her.

 

Thanks for any advice. I am looking to focus on the 3 R's, but that is increasing this year.

[jcross222]

Just remember that if you guys are reading and practicing math facts you're doing enough. Do what you can and don't try not to stress about the rest. I always lowered my expectations SIGNIFICANTLY for at least the first 3-4 mo after a new baby entered the picture. It made a huge difference.:001_smile:

[sheryl]

Hey! I'm not familiar with some of your LA books....but do you have spelling? Actually I don't know the age of the child.....if not spelling, phonics. But, I have a feeling it's in your complete LA program.

 

Looks wonderful!!!

[PentecostalMom]

The LA books are all PHP items, with the exceotion of handwriting. WTM suggests not to begin spelling until we are at least 1/2way through OPGTR, so I will obtain and begin Spelling Workout at that time. :)

Edited July 20, 2011 by PentecostalMom

[Twelham]

looks great to me! I had a baby last July so last year was our baby lite year! :-) For a 5 year old (even 6, 7 and up) I was always willing to throw out all plans for a fun or interesting field trip or outing or if we had a really great audio book we were into.

 

without family nearby, I hope you have a good support network of fellow homeschoolers- our co-op has been an amazing blessing in that regard.