Stacie Leigh Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Well?! :D :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 MFW Adventures!! Soooo excited for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We'll be using Brimwood Press materials for a 1 year overview of History before moving into High School. I have heard great things about BP and am excited about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 As of right now, we're not doing anything new, so I'm not overly excited about anything. If anything, I'm looking forward to trying to be more organized this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 MCTLA and Elemental Science Chemistry tied with Dolciani Pre-Algebra a close third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I agree on the being more organized thing! I'm looking forward to Cl Conv this year - American history. I have tons of resources I've collected for Am History and I can't wait to dive in. Also looking forward to our Anatomy study as well as using RS4K Chemistry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 It's a toss-up between the new Notgrass middle school History (America the Beautiful) and Rainbow Science. I always love science, though. OK, Windows to the World is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Graduating :001_smile: I'm also pretty excited about Calculus and can't wait for my books to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 For older dd, I'm looking forward to our Shakespeare study. We are doing it in a similar way to our Jane Austen study last year. Now if only I could just get it all together :glare: For younger dd, I'm looking forward to our history study through the ancients. She is so excited about everything that it makes it fun to teach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Diana Waring's History Alive and Notgrass World History for us. Although, almost all we are doing is new this year because I needed to revamp what we were using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am excited about getting back to Drawing with Children. We made it through chp. 2 last year, and all of our drawing improved. I can't wait to learn more. We are going to start with one more chp. 2 project to get us all drawing again, and then move into 3 which will teach us some more. I am excited about the state fair coming up. We always pick a couple of arts and craft categories for the girls to enter. They really enjoy that. I am excited about the classes I am teaching at co-op: a preschool Bible class and Latina Christiana I. I am anxious to see how it goes. At home, we aren't really doing anything new. Although we are almost done with SOTW3, so I am curious to see how different SOTW4 is going to be with no coloring pages, more maps, and starting the outlining as opposed to narrations for my oldest. For my youngest, she is still going to narrate to me. I will actually be working more with her on this skill. So I don't know if I am excited. But we are moving on to new skills. It will be a challenging year for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I've owned SOTW for four years now, and haven't done it (ds already knew the history - it was old news and he wanted something meatier :001_huh:) and dd1 wasn't really interested. Dd2 will surely like it, but if I'm wrong...well, I'll just sell it, I guess. I'm looking forward to starting The Logic of English, a beta spelling/reading program for dyslexic dd1. And I'm really looking forward to doing MCT LA. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Leigh Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 As of right now, we're not doing anything new, so I'm not overly excited about anything. If anything, I'm looking forward to trying to be more organized this year. That sounds great actually! I can't wait for a year when I'm familiar and just digging deeper into routine and organization... Graduating :001_smile: I'm also pretty excited about Calculus and can't wait for my books to arrive Yay, go you! ;) Can I just say that it's awesome that your excited for Calculus, lol! I am excited about getting back to Drawing with Children. We made it through chp. 2 last year, and all of our drawing improved. I can't wait to learn more. We are going to start with one more chp. 2 project to get us all drawing again, and then move into 3 which will teach us some more. I am excited about the state fair coming up. We always pick a couple of arts and craft categories for the girls to enter. They really enjoy that. I am excited about the classes I am teaching at co-op: a preschool Bible class and Latina Christiana I. I am anxious to see how it goes. At home, we aren't really doing anything new. Although we are almost done with SOTW3, so I am curious to see how different SOTW4 is going to be with no coloring pages, more maps, and starting the outlining as opposed to narrations for my oldest. For my youngest, she is still going to narrate to me. I will actually be working more with her on this skill. So I don't know if I am excited. But we are moving on to new skills. It will be a challenging year for all of us. We are starting Drawing with Children this year and I hope I'm consistent enough to get through it because my kids LOVE to draw. We would totally love to take the classes you are teaching too. Where's your co op? :) I think I'm going to spend the big bucks and do the fischertechnik robotics with the kids. You should definitely update with pictures and thoughts later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 MCT LA and Videotext algebra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We're trying something new (for us) for four subjects this coming year. Instead of having me choose materials and make weekly lesson plans, we're designing a framework and letting my son do his own thing. So, for science, history, geography and world religions, I'm working with him to select a spine or organizing principle (book, videos, etc.) to give him an overview of the subject. Once that is in place, he may choose to study in more depth, using whatever materials he chooses, any aspect of that subject that intrigues him. We're planning on weekly library trips so he can check out books and DVDs for each subject. And we're putting in place guidelines for how often he needs to produce some kind of output. I'm crossing my fingers that this will help him get more excited about learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Pretty much everything. Of course, we're newbies to the whole homeschooling thing, and I'm one of those people who has always loved school, so that isn't too surprising. But I am excited about field trips. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm excited about homeschooling "University Model" style. Instruction will be on M/W, independent work (with me around for assistance) on T/Th, and a wrap up with museum trips, etc, on Fridays. Were working on getting dd-almost-11 working more independently, and this will give me time to myself to work on a few things I've got going on. Dd4 goes to preschool on T/Th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am just excited about homeschooling in general since this is our first year. The thing I'm most excited about in particular is probably Tapestry of Grace. It was the thing that made me decide to homeschool in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbeygirlsouth Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm really excited about our Ancient History literature based studies. We barely hit the ancients during the logic stage so DD gets another chance now that she's in 10th. Oh yes, and we'll finally get to enjoy the Great Courses fine arts videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am excited to use the homestead blessing dvds with the older kids this year, particularily my dd. As well as for the corps for rediscovery kits I am buying later this month to add projects to our history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm excited to start Prepared Dictation with my kiddos. Not sure if we will use Spelling Wisdom or Simply Spelling but leaning toward Simply Spelling because it gives more direction. Another thing I'm excited about is using WinterPromise Hideaways in History. Not exactly sure if I can fit it in but I'm excited anyway ;) and using two of WP's Language Arts programs (1st and 6th). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcaller Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 This will be our first official year so I'm pretty much excited about it all! I've tinkered around with preschool stuff for my son over the past year but my daughter will be coming home for 1st grade this year so we'll get a little more official about it all. I'm excited to see how our relationships will evolve through the process. I'm looking forward to learning right along with her. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrumm4448 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We just started school this past Monday and began using Winterpromise American Crossing. I love it, and so do both my kids! I adore a literature-based curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 This is going to be a strange year for me. I only have two kids left to school, none doing high school. My most recent graduate will need dh's car, dh will drive my van to work, and we will be home alone without transportation. I haven't done that in ages. I think I might need a hobby or I will gain weight from all the extra baking I will be tempted to do. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosyl Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 IEW. we started Monday and I am even more excited to see how my kids grow in writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm excited that I get to teach kindy again!:D I'm also looking forward to WWS and ALL with older ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Mostly excited about the "new" stuff...CW Homer, Write with the Best, MCT Literature and ES Biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The main thing I am excited about is that for the first time since I started homeschooling, I no longer work nights. I moved to a job that is weekends only and no more late nights. For curriculum, oddly enough the thing I am most excited about is Ellen McHenry's The Elements. I have never liked science particularly chemistry but I am looking forward to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Science! We have a very heavy schedule full of hands on learning that I think the kids will really enjoy. We'll be learning meteorology using the National Weather Service's Jetstream (reading online and doing their labs). We're covering geology using some library books and TOPScience Rocks and Minerals. We're covering Astronomy with DS using Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide and DD using Apologia Astronomy. We'll be doing the TOPScience Earth, Sun and Moon and TOPScience Planets and Stars units too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayleyKC Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Curricula-wise I'm looking forward to year 2 for Tapestry. This is always my favorite part. In general, I'm looking forward to being more organized, and adding in a few handy tips here and there that I've learned over the last few weeks, reading this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 As of right now, we're not doing anything new, so I'm not overly excited about anything. If anything, I'm looking forward to trying to be more organized this year. Amen to that. Actually I am a little excited about using the Bob books with DS6. I'm pretty sure I've found just what he needs - lots of repetition of the same words. At last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm in the more organization camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We are starting Drawing with Children this year and I hope I'm consistent enough to get through it because my kids LOVE to draw. We would totally love to take the classes you are teaching too. Where's your co op? :) Unfortunately, not in PA. I hope my classes go well. I am doing the same curric I use in children's church so I know how it goes, and I like it. It is going to be fun. I am a little more nervous about the bigger kids. Besides my own, I really have no experience w/4th graders and up. Plus I am like a little kid wondering if anyone will actually sign up for my Latin. Wouldn't I be such a nerd if dd and I were the only ones interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 FIAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I am really stoked about Elemental Science Chemistry - so are my dc! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Diving into the HOD world this fall with dd7. I'm really excited about it because it will make school fun for dd again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemLights Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 We are going to be using HOD for the first time this year. Previously, we have always used textbooks so this is going to be very new to us. The children and I are super excited. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm excited about MCT and Artistic Pursuits! And, I'm planning to do a lot of cool history projects with the kids, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'll be using HOD for the first time, my kids will really be working together for the first time and I won't be driving myself nuts trying to create a curriculum with some kind of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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