Forget-Me-Not Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 8 yo son, 3rd grade Math Mammoth 3 FLL 3 WWE2 AAS 2 SOTW 2 Noeo Science Physics 1 Piano 6 yo daughter, 1st grade Math Mammoth 1B/2A FLL 1 WWE 1 AAS 2 SOTW 2 Noeo Science Physics 1 Piano Am I missing anything major? (besides PE--I'll be signing them up for something this fall, probably gymnastics or soccer). We'll probably also throw in some Classical Kids and an art lesson or two on the fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenmomof3 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Looks good, very similar to mine. The only other things I have on my list are memory work, literature/read alouds, typing, and foreign language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Oh, what are you using for typing? I was thinking about starting my 3rd grader on that this year. and that reminds me that I didn't put anything in for handwriting. . . Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2boys030507 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You can use copywork and narrations for handwriting. This is all, I use once my children can form their letters and copy a short sentence or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 You can use copywork and narrations for handwriting. This is all, I use once my children can form their letters and copy a short sentence or two. Thanks! I think that's pretty much what I'll do with my 6 yo. She'd like to do cursive like her big brother, but I am insisting that she get printing down first (she's still doing things like throwing capital letters into the middle of words and making letters uneven sizes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Your 6yo sounds like mine. :) She's still working on her handwriting, but she fatigues more easily than Becca did at that age, so it's just copywork & narration for her. I'm using Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum with Rebecca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Your 6yo sounds like mine. :) She's still working on her handwriting, but she fatigues more easily than Becca did at that age, so it's just copywork & narration for her. I'm using Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum with Rebecca. Thanks, I'll check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I would still do lots and lots of reading aloud at those ages. My daughter is going on 12 and I still make her sit and listen to me read! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would still do lots and lots of reading aloud at those ages. My daughter is going on 12 and I still make her sit and listen to me read! :D Oh yes, that is part of the plan, I just didn't add it to the list :D Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenmomof3 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Sorry, I'm just getting back to this post. I used Mavis Beacon typing; we had to have something that would work on Mac. It seems to have done pretty well, not as much fun as other programs, but the kids seem to be progressing. As far as the handwriting, I'm just letting my dd's WWE1 work count towards that. I may add something else, but with all the other subjects we're doing this year I'm sure we'll be doing enough writing for her skills to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I agree with Jennmomof3, I've added lots of literature both independently and read aloud, as well as typing and cursive. Ds is using a free typing website: bbc.co.uk/schools/typing - very colorful, fun, and self-paced. And.It's.Free.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Type to Learn is on Homeschool Buyers Co-op right now, FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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