Classical Country Mama Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) OK, here's my tentative plan. Language Arts: WWE 2 Spelling Workout D No-name Walmart cursive workbook --shameless plug for my plea for help with Grammar. Help please!!! Math: Horizons 2 Spanish: La Clase Divertida (because it was free) Bible: Not sure yet. Character Sketches? History/Geography: SOTW 2 & AG Usborne Int-Linked Ency of World History Complete Book of Maps & Geography Science (Earth Science): Elemental Science (and the 7 books along with that) Extra Stuff: Once/month field trips into DC Once/month homeschool co-op PE? Ack. Don't know yet. Would rather not do yet another year at our cute but mostly pointless local country "dance" school. --OK, so please tell me (1) what you're doing (so I can reevaluate my plans for the fiftieth time), and (2) what glaring gaps you see in mine that will, if I don't take measures now, result in utter homeschooling DISASTER??? aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!! Thanks! Edited August 1, 2011 by Classical Country Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My plan is: Language Arts: FLL3 (just changed this this week) WWE2 AAS Good Literature Getty-Dubay Italic Cursive Math: MM SM IP/CWP (a little behind the MM level) Zacarro's PCM Spanish: R.E.A.L. Homeschool Spanish Bible: Reading straight through Egermeier's Bible Story Book, narrating each story. History: SOTW2 w/ AG Science: BJU Science 3 Art: Evan-Moor's How to Teach Art to Children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lots of boys Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here is what we will be doing. Language arts: WWE 1 FLL 1 (starting this a little late) AAS (1-3) ETC (5-8) Math: Singapore 1B/2A (WB/TB/CWP) Miquon (Red) History/Geo: SOTW 1 (with little bro) some general mapwork Science: REAL Life science - Life Handwriting: HWT Art: not sure... Music: just listening to Classics for Kids - not sure what else... I am happy with most of my choices but am second guessing my science choice as it is VERY lab intensive. I may try Singapore MPAH if I struggle with RSO. I think your choices look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Looks great to me. I don't have any advice for grammar (we're doing FLL). You can see my plan in my signature. The only things missing might be handwriting and phonics. Are you planning to teach cursive or review printing? There is copy work in WWE, but you may want something more. And you may still want your child doing phonics. I am not sure what you have used in Grade One, but you may want to add something like ETC. Looks like a great year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfullyblessed Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here is our plan for 2nd grade: Math: R&S Math 2 Various math games (usually done on Fridays) English: R&S English 2 Spelling: R&S Spelling (Sound & Structure) 2 ETC for phonics Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting T Reading: Lots of books (learning different styles... fiction, non-fiction, biographies, etc..) Reading Comprehension in workbooks Science: R&S Patterns of Nature Evan Moor 2nd grade Science wkbk Exploring Social Studies: R&S Social Studies 2 Geography: Map skills workbook (Scholastic) History: SOTW 1 plus Activity Guide Bible: Color, draw and learn workbook My First Study Bible Extras: *only done 1-2 times a week R&S Health R&S Music 1 & 2 R&S Developing Motor Skills in Art 1 & 2 Sports/PE: (each done in a different season) Flag football, soccer, basketball & swimming lessons We also do choir weekly and I have my son cook/bake with me weekly to teach other skills. I hope that helps. Good luck with everything! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 we'll be using heart of dakota, bigger hearts for his glory. for language arts, he'll use R&S 2 & for math, he'll continue with CLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 The only things missing might be handwriting and phonics. Are you planning to teach cursive or review printing? There is copy work in WWE, but you may want something more. And you may still want your child doing phonics. I am not sure what you have used in Grade One, but you may want to add something like ETC. Oh, reading. Oh dear. Well, in K we did OPGTR. DD is a fluent reader and reads all the time on her own; she knows how to sound out syllables etc. So I sort of just dropped phonics, figuring she'd naturally mature in her reading as we work through WWE, SOTW, library books, and all that. Was that stupid of me?? I am terrified of stunting her progress by leaving anything out. As for handwriting, yes, we're doing one of those cute little Walmart workbooks on cursive. It doesn't have a brand. Last year we made it through the letter D. At this speed, she should master cursive by high school. :blink: Art. I should add something for art. Argh. I think I have Evan-Moor's book somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Not stupid. If she can handle the big multi-syllable words for 4th grade and up, she's fine in phonics. If she does need phonics, you could use a spelling program that uses phonics. That's the route I took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 What about reading? Do you have a reading list (or some plan)? Here's our plan: LA WWE supplemented by WriteShop Primary B (given enough time) Apples and Pears Grammar-Land Sonlight 4-5 Readers Daily Language Review IEW Poetry Memorization Math McRuffy Color Math Science Moving Beyond the Page History/S.S. History Odyssey Ancients Moving Beyond the Page EM Beginning Geography (Though now that I have it in hand, it looks a bit easy.:glare:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Oh, reading. Oh dear. Well, in K we did OPGTR. DD is a fluent reader and reads all the time on her own; she knows how to sound out syllables etc. So I sort of just dropped phonics, figuring she'd naturally mature in her reading as we work through WWE, SOTW, library books, and all that. Was that stupid of me?? I am terrified of stunting her progress by leaving anything out. My oldest did not do phonics anymore in 2nd grade and neither will my current 2nd grader. They did phonics the year before K and in K, but it was not necessary after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMother Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We are using McRuffy. I used to make things a lot more complicated, but eventually realized that in the early years it's better to simplify. :-) Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I agree with boscopup on phonics. I'm going with All About Spelling for my son's spelling, which is definitely phonics-based. I used 100EZ to teach reading, however, so hopefully AAS will give a stronger phonics foundation. OPGTR seems like a very thorough phonics program, actually--how far through it did you get? You may just want to review it occasionally and throw in a new lesson or two every once in a while. Or not. As long as your daughter seems comfortable reading, she's probably fine. My second grade plans (starting today! Yay!) are in my .sig, although I left out that I'm also going to try to do some Spanish (Getting Started with Spanish and Rosetta Stone: Homeschool Edition) and Art (Scott Foresman Art 1). Oh, and I'm also doing How to Report on Books to supplement the literature portion of Sonlight. As for grammar, I'm only now starting formal grammar lessons (with Rod and Staff English 2, Preparing to Build), and I feel that I could probably safely put off grammar even longer (for another year or two), if I wanted to. (Although it's not a very attractive program--literally, the pages are black and white and mostly text-filled instead of having colored cartoons--it is theoretically possible to do the R&S fairly independently, which was one of your criteria. In second grade, it's a little difficult for children to do anything independently, though.) I do have the Schoolhouse Rock video, which teaches about parts of speech, and which my sons really enjoy. Have you considered Schoolhouse Rock for your daughter? Edited August 1, 2011 by morosophe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 LA FLL2 And tons and tons of reading. We're starting a book club! And we are still working on reading skills. We're getting back into the groove of 5 books/chapters a day. Math CT math 1 (My kids are one year apart. I have them doing 2nd grade work for everything except math, where I technically keep DD back a year but DS right where he "should" be.) Games - Zingoz and dice games and money stuff. Science REAL science earth and astronomy History/S.S. History Odyssey Middle Ages Latin Song School Latin Art Artistic Pursuits local open art class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is what we ended up using, we should be finished with 2nd grade by December. LA: WRTR (finishing phonics), Jolly Grammar, All About Spelling, Winning with Writing 2, Pictures in Cursive Primer Math: Math Mammoth 2 History/SS: Oak Meadow 2 and Horrible Histories Science: OM2, GEMS Art: Atelier Foreign Language: Getting Started with Spanish We have enjoyed Jolly Grammar, it's very light, meant to be done once a week and incorporates color and movement for the parts of speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandty Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here is are plan, and we are starting today!! Math Mammoth 2 Bigger Stories for Little Folks (then into Devotional Stories . . . from CHC) Language of God A My Catholic Speller A WWE 2 Catholic Heritage Level 2 (handwriting-print, but may start cursive later) Expedition Earth (geoography) Exploring Creation with Botany (with big brother) ARt using various project books Music we are not starting till fall and I am not sure yet PE swimming in August, gymnastics through fall, and doing indoor/outdoor games the rest of the year when the weather is good For Catechism will are working on getting ready for First Reconciliation and First Communion using various resources all mixed together: CHC plans, Faith & Life 2, Image of God 2 What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We've already started our new school year. Math: Singapore Primary 2A/B with IP, CWP Life Of Fred: A, B, C Science: Galore Park: Junior Science 1 English: Pentime 2 (handwriting) Galore Park: Junior English 1 MCT: Grammar Island/Practice Island Writing Trails: Aesop's Fables Hooked On Phonics: SRA Reading History: Elemental American History Latin, Geography, Religion : online classes Gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Language Arts FLL WWE AAS Horizons Phonics 2 Handwriting Lots of Reading Math SM 3A/3B History SOTW 2 HS Days at History Museum Social Studies World Geography US States State of MO Science CPO Earth Science HS Days at Science Center Foreign Language French (still TBD for program) Music Piano Lessons Music Appreciation Activities Art Meet the Masters Religion CCD Activities Swim Team Jujitsu Cub Scouts Edited August 1, 2011 by RahRah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 What about reading? Do you have a reading list (or some plan)? I would say "plan" sounds far more organized than we actually are. (Notice the convenient, blame-shifting move to the 1st person plural so it sounds like others are also at fault.) No reading list or plan, though that sounds like a great idea. Right now we're following the "Mommy's List of Favorite Books From When She Was a Kid" regimen. Do you have a specific list you go by? I'm aching to start piano lessons too (how else can she get into Harvard??), but we only have an electric keyboard. Does anyone attempt piano lessons for their dc with only a keyboard for practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 English: MCT: Grammar Island/Practice Island What are these like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mommyto4 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I don't think you need a plan of books to read... we just head to the library and choose what we like! You are also using SOTW, so just look through that list to pick some books, if you need ideas. Looking at the Sonlight website also will help you choose some books. I used MCT Island with my son last year for Grade 3. I personally wouldn't use it for Grade 2, especially if you are looking for a grammar program that is less teacher intensive than FLL. Others will have different opinions, I am sure. We loved parts of the program, but I need something more structured for my boys, and less expensive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Our plan, still being revised here and there: Language Arts FLL WWE AAS Handwriting - starting cursive mid-year Lots of great books planned and waiting to be discovered Math MM Life of Fred A,B,C Lots of living math and math readers sprinkled throughout the year MathTacular DVDs for fun and inspiration (DS like these!) History SOTW 2 and AG Many field trips planned - I can't wait! Great history books Science R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth Peppered with appropriate videos from the Happy Scientist "Family course" - The Story of Science, which we are reading together after dinner each night Lots of science books and trips to science museums planned Foreign Language Song School Latin - starting mid-year Art Discovering Great Artists Mark Kistler Online Lots of projects with Dad Music Piano PE Swimming Karate or Dance - if we can find a dance studio that has at least one other boy :) I, too, worry about glaring gaps. I'm worried about phonics at the moment, and hopeful that AAS will cover/review phonics enough. Any thoughts on that would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 2nd grade is so much easier than what I'm planning for 5th. WWE FLL AAS Sonlight books and others RS math CWP MM HO with big brother REAL SO with big brother Meet the Masters (when I remember) My German mish mash Oh, I think I'm going to get REWARDS workbook for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is for ds7. Math - Right Start D English - Writing With Ease 3, Spelling Power Music - Piano Lessons Foreign Language - Japanese History/Social Studies - History Odyssey Level 1 Ancients Science - Real Science Odyssey Earth and Space Science and Earth Science by Mom Literature - Five in a Row and Library Books Art - Five in a Row and Artistic Pursuits K-3 Book 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Dd7 will do CLE Bible, SM, MM, TT4, GWG, WWW, CC, PE, piano. Edited August 7, 2011 by Beth in SW WA Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) . Edited June 17, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My dd7 (2nd grade) is doing the following this year: FLL 2 Writing Tales Spelling Workout Sonlight for reading, history, read alouds and bible Horizons Math 2 Explode the Code books 6-8 Real Science 4 Kids Biology How Great Thou Art HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 What about reading? Do you have a reading list (or some plan)? I have a reading list of books we'll do throughout the year - about half are just stories to read at some point, the other half is tied directly to what we're doing in our lessons throughout the year. We also wind up doing more books than are on the list I make with our trips to the library, bookstores and/or my seeing something online that I buy and add to the list as the year progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calledtobehome Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here's what I plan to do with my 7yr ds. We start next week: Math- MUS Beta/Singapore CWP 2/ living math books L.A- WWE 2, FLL 2, Star Wars mad libs, ETC 5-7, HOP Master Reader, AAS1-2, Zaner Bloser Handwriting 2M/2C, Sonlight reading list, Latin for fun-Song School Latin Bible-?? VOS bible with narrations/Cool devotions for boy book Science- Apologia swimming creatures w/science kit History- SOTW 2 w/AG and audio cd's Music- piano lessons/Lives of the musician book/listen to classical kids cd's and classical kids website Co-op classes 1xw on Fridays Art Design to build Life stories Drama Swimming at the YMCA and Upward BB in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My second grade plan is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) My second grader is doing the following: Truthquest Amer History for the Young Student 1 WinterPromise World Around Me Science WinterPromise LA1 (advanced) Phonics/Vocab (ETC6 and Right Into Reading 2) WinterPromise LA1 and LA2 readers (last third or quarter of LA1, finishing up with LA2) SpellWell A/AA Pentime Handwriting Transition Bob Jones University English 2 BJU Math 2 God Made Music Meet the Masters Art Read and Learn Bible Edited August 1, 2011 by SnowWhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I would say "plan" sounds far more organized than we actually are. (Notice the convenient, blame-shifting move to the 1st person plural so it sounds like others are also at fault.) No reading list or plan, though that sounds like a great idea. Right now we're following the "Mommy's List of Favorite Books From When She Was a Kid" regimen. Do you have a specific list you go by? I'm aching to start piano lessons too (how else can she get into Harvard??), but we only have an electric keyboard. Does anyone attempt piano lessons for their dc with only a keyboard for practice? Our reading plan includes three books that come from Ambleside Online, year 2. Understood Betsy, Wind in the Willows, and Robin Hood. She reads a certain number of pages outloud to me daily. The rest of second grade is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here's my plan for dd7's 2nd grade: Math: Singapore Math 2B & 3A Problem-Solving: Critical Thinking Activities K-3 Reading: Sonlight 4-5 Readers & lots of library books Writing: Journal writing, cursive copywork, & independent writing using the writing process Spelling: Finish working through the 300 most common words Literature/History/Geography: Sonlight Core C Science: studying anatomy and botony using living books, nature walks, and keeping a nature journal French: L'Art de Lire 1 & 2 Art: Artistic Pursuits K-3 Bk 1 & artist studies Music: Piano lessons & composer studies Extras: Ballet and gymnastics lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Calvert 2- Includes spelling, weekly dictation, picture study, art, simple grammar, and reading, and phonics. I like all those parts. It also includes composition, which is just OK. Some assignments are cute and worthwhile. Others feel like they were taken straight out of some kind of manual on how to meet "standards" while boring little school children. We skip Word Wall and Directed Reading It also has Science which I'm not a fan of, as it jumps all around, way too disjointed. The Science lessons are long a boring so I pretty much skim them and spend ten minutes reading the book, and just doing the really cool activities. Calvert 2 also has simple geography and Social Studies, which is patriotism, a bit of American History and some biographies of famous Americans. I like the social studies. Calvert Math 2- dd loves it. My jury is still out. Piano, PE, and we are considering gymnastics. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I would say "plan" sounds far more organized than we actually are. (Notice the convenient, blame-shifting move to the 1st person plural so it sounds like others are also at fault.) No reading list or plan, though that sounds like a great idea. Right now we're following the "Mommy's List of Favorite Books From When She Was a Kid" regimen. Do you have a specific list you go by? Our plan is for my ds to read to me mostly SL readers (there are several pkgs depending on current reading level). I have planned out read-alouds for the year; part of these go with my 2nd grader's history and part of them go with my 4th grader's history. At this point, for independent reading I basically let him pick whatever he wants, so long as he's reading. (I suppose there are some things I would not approve, but he hasn't chosen them yet, so I'm not sure what they are.) He'll get a list to choose from next year when his reading level allows for many more choices of quality lit. It just seems like right now he's choosing between mediocre and mediocre, so he can pick whatever mediocre book he wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Weactually started second grade early this summer, but are on a mid-summer break currently. Here's our 2nd grade plans this fall/winter: Math Singapore Math 2A/B plus IP/CWP Primary Grade Challenge Math Grammar FLL 3 GWG 3-4 MCT Grammar Island Spelling AAS 5 Writing WWE 2-3 Winning With Writing 3-4 History SOTW2/HO2 Science RSO Earth & Space MPH Art Meet the Masters Artistic Pursuits Geography Evan Moor Daily Geography Practice Grade 3 Critical Thinking Prufrock Press workbooks Literature MCT Lit Children's Literature - both read-aloud and independent Vocabulary Wordly Wise Book 3-4 Spanish Elementary Spanish Homeschool Spanish Foreign Language Friends Latin Minimus Latin (will go through fast) Lively Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandmp Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Our Plan Language Arts Winning With Writing Soaring with Spelling Growing with Grammar Early readers- Science/ History related I'll read stories Math Math Mammonth 2A (almost done with this one), 2B and possible 3A Science Academy of Science- Little Professor kits for rocks, seeds and electricy DK, national geographics and step-into-reading books History Lots of library books/ What your 2nd grader needs to know/ crafts we found online and field trips to museum and festivals Music Drum lessons PE Gymnastics/ regular play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) We started K a year ago and ended up completing most of first grade in everything except Language Arts. Language Arts we need to finish about half of 1st grade before we start 2nd. Language Arts: AAS 1 Climbing to good English Pathway reading Progressive Phonics Word Mastery by Florence Akin HWT Math: MM 2 SM CWP 1 & maybe 2 Zacarro's PCM History: History Odyssey Middle ages Science: Elemental Science (2nd half of Biology + Earth Science) Science club at the science museum Latin: SSL Extra Stuff: Swim Team Artistic Pursuits Atelier Art Choir Acting + Christmas Carol (assuming she gets a part) Beginning Piano Co-Op every other week Maybe campfire scouts + Lots of read aloud's Edited August 1, 2011 by Leav97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) It's so fun to see everyones choices. Wow....so much variety. Here's our 2nd grade plans (we start September 1st...if the school gets on the ball and orders our stuff!!). By the way....looks like Satori is a genious compared to my 7 year old. :D Language Arts: TouchPhonics with the readers ETC Literacy Leaders: 10 Minute Lessons for Phonological Awareness FLL 1 & 2 + companion CD Spelling Plus / Spelling Dictation (will use this with ds too) Homophone Triple Play game New American Cursive Math: Math in Focus + manipulatives 3 Math Games Galore books MathTacular DVD's and manipulatives for fun Spanish: La Clase Divertida (to go with this I got Language Learner Kit, I Can Read & Speak Spanish, and a Spanish Bingo game) History/Geography: History Odyssey Ancients Level 1 + timeline (with a ton of books to go with it) Geography Songs CD States & Capitals Songs CD & DVD Daily Geography 2 Science (Earth Science): Nancy Larson Science Discover & Do DVD's Art: ARTistic Pursuits + art kit from Sonlight Mark Kistler's Online Art Lessons Music: Alfred's Kids Guitar Course Progressive Keyboard series Extra Stuff: Stepping Stones Comprehension Plus A bunch of books (to read on her own, me to read to her with her help, books with cd's to listen and follow along) Oh, reading. Oh dear. Well, in K we did OPGTR. DD is a fluent reader and reads all the time on her own; she knows how to sound out syllables etc. So I sort of just dropped phonics, figuring she'd naturally mature in her reading as we work through WWE, SOTW, library books, and all that. Was that stupid of me?? I am terrified of stunting her progress by leaving anything out. It's not stupid...and don't be so worried. Everything looks fine. If she's reading so well, she probably doesn't need to keep going with phonics. My first child was reading 2nd grade level just after turning 5 (my 3rd child is the complete opposite!). She could read anything and didn't need phonics anymore. I'm aching to start piano lessons too (how else can she get into Harvard??), but we only have an electric keyboard. Does anyone attempt piano lessons for their dc with only a keyboard for practice? We only have an electric keyboard. Works just fine. Edited August 1, 2011 by ~AprilMay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 DD will be doing HOD Bigger. We will use CLE LA and CLE Math vs R&S and Singapore. She'll also take Spanish and work on Song School Latin. She also takes piano and is a Brownie, plays soccer, basketball and baseball in season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I turned my plan into the authorities that be today. Math-Math Mammoth, supplemented with Mathematics Enhancement Programme (We are in MEP 1B, MM 1 B. I also have some supplement material in mind for my spacial genius) Grammar-First Language Lessons Level 2, KISS Grammar Workbook for Second Grade (For grammar, I've got to say that this combination is GREAT! My boys LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their grammar!) Writing-Writing With Ease, transitioned to Aesop Classical Writing in Spring Penmanship-Beginning Cursive Handwriting (No book for this. It's just as easy to find worksheets online and do the teaching myself) Spelling-Wheeler’s Elementary Speller (I like this book. It's vintage, was free and there's a good bit of dictation to use for the year.) Reading Instruction-Webster’s Speller, Word Mastery by Akin, daily readings from the McGuffey First Eclectic Reader (Both my ds7 continue to need phonics, but are capable of read-aloud work.) Literature Study-Comprehension via narration, daily listening to read-aloud Children’s Literature Classics. Poetry memorization to be accomplished every two to three weeks. Poetry is included in comprehension studies. (Something new this year, I'm planning to include some Lit Comp materials weekly in addition to narration daily.) History-Medieval/ Renaissance Period, Story of The World Geography of Europe, United States and Canada is to be covered this year Arkansas State History is also to be covered this year with a particular focus on natural resources and geologic features. Reading Literature associated with the time period. (I've already got Beowulf-I'm psyched. SOTW is going to be a spine this year. My libraries have a wealth of good material for this time period that has more pictures. Little boys need pictures.) Science-Earth Science. The earth science is divided into five sections: Geology, Atmospheric Science, Astronomy and Space, Oceanography and a shorter section on glaciers and fire as they shape the landscape. (Another area I'm really excited about. We've got so much here that works with Earth Science, and a lot of it can be direct instruction from family members. We've got a geology/hydrologist, and a forestry/wilderness firefighter in the family.) Art-Drawing instruction will be a primary focus for autumn, painting will be the focus for spring. Art instruction curriculum is The Phonics of Drawing, with supplementary exercises from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Art Appreciation is done every week, using Ambleside Online recommendations for second grade year. (Artistic Pursuits didn't work all that well for us last year. I opted for more focus on the things that are most interesting for the boys.) Music-Listening to classical music following the Ambleside Online recommendations for second grade year. (Budget does not include purchase of a piano as of yet. We hope to find one in the next year or so.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Our 2nd grade school year will officially begin on August 25th. Here's what we have planned: Bible VP Genesis-Joshua The Story of the Ancient World by Guerber (narrative read aloud) Critical Thinking Visual Perceptual Skill Building 2 Building Thinking Skills 1 Math RightStart D (spine) Math Mammoth & Singapore IP/CWP (supplements) Phonics/Spelling Spell to Write and Read Grammar FLL 3 MCT Island series? (still contemplating this as a supplement to our LA lineup) Writing WWE 2 (2nd half) WWE 3 (1st half) Reading/Literature Misc. book lists Latin SSL GSwL History VP OT/Ancient Egypt SOTW 1 (narrative read aloud) Diana Waring's AC&B audios HTTA Timeline Geography Map Trek (correlated w/VP and SOTW) Science God's Design for Life Art I Can Do All Things (drawing) Artistic Pursuits (other mediums) Music fiddle lessons Memory Work CC Cycle 1 w/ Classical Math to Classical Music Lyrical Life Science Poetry Memorization Our Blog: Hunt Classical Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We school Jan-Dec, 2nd starts in 2012 for DD. Here's my plan: English: LLATL Yellow CW Primers A Reason for Handwriting Reading list ideas from Ambelside Online Maths: Singapore finish up 2B, 3A/3B. Miquon History/Geography: continue SOTW1 Geography is pieced together, some with SOTW and some student led. Possibly adding in some Charlotte mason geography. Science: BFSU Music: Continue Violin Lessons Classical Kids CD's + books from library - when we find time Language: Russian step-by-step (I think - this is new for 2012!) Art: I don't know yet, probably just fun! Whatever I see/think of/can be bothered with... I know there's picture studies included in the CW. I haven't found a set curriculum I like. PE: meh... :D Snorkeling at the beach, going for bike rides, digging in the garden, playing at the park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Language Arts WWE 2 R&S Grammar 2 SL Readers 3 OPGTR SWO B HWOT IEW Poetry Memorization Math MUS Beta with MM1 Science Apologia Flying Creatures Zoology History SOTW 1 (with first grade sibling) Art & Music & Movement Meet the Masters Piano Lessons Music Masters Karate Lessons Bible Coloring sheets with Bible stories (we may begin Who Is God? as a family) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here's our 2nd grade plan so far (still putting it together): Language Arts MCT Grammar Island, Building Language, Music Hemispheres, Sentence Island, Practice Island (would you believe I had never even HEARD of this program until I started reading the glowing reviews here the last few months?!) Suppose the Wolf Were an Octopus (literature/reading comprehension) Spelling Workout C Math A Beka Arithmetic 3 History SOTW 2 with Activity Guide Music guitar and piano lessons Discovering Music Art Artistic Pursuits Science NO idea :confused:---On the hunt for a good secular program (would love suggestions hint, hint ;)) PE maybe dance, not sure Language Probably Spanish, not sure of the program... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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