................... Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'll start. I'm most excited to be using Queen's Language Lessons again with both of my dc. I am so inspired by the poetry, beautiful selections for copy work, and lovely art to study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 That's a hard one. Let's see: 13yo DS-ACE Geography, Essentials in Writing, and Learnables Spanish 2 8yo DD- AAS, Drawing with Children, Rod and Staff Reading I could go on, but I'll stop with 3 a piece. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There is so much! I feel like next year is a well planned year since it is the first in a while without a new baby or a move:) We are starting with MFW and are very excited about that! We are also taking a new approach to grammar (we'll do a trial run over the summer) and I am very excited about that! Every new year is exciting to me, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 We've been with MFW since K and I look forward to each new year but next year's EX-1850 is one of my very favorite eras so I'm looking forward to that. Also, entering the logic stage should make for some interesting changes around here;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sew happily ever after Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Using 2! Programs from HOD! it will be our first year using it. We will be doing resurrection to reformation and bigger hearts. I'm tempted to ditch our current studies and start new NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I started Queen's LLLOs this past month and it is perfectly sweet for my 4yo so I'm tempted to pick up LLVY for my 6yo. I'm trying to resist, though. As for what I'm excited about for next year .. um .. I think I'm just excited to try out LBC again this year. I see you are starting in just one month?! That makes me want to start in a month. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I am so excited to officially start dds K year! We started last year when she was 4 and it only lasted from Sept.-Nov. due to crazy circumstances. Since she was only four we decided to start officially this year at 5. I only schooled for a short time but I already learned a lot of lessons I will put into use this year. I can't wait! Plus we will have our newborn boy by then. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 For my older, our new LA combo: Understanding Writing and Daily Grammar Practice. For my K-er, Wee Folk Art's program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Next year will be our 3rd year homeschooling. I'm excited to move into MFW's CtG and AHL, and I'm excited that we are set with a math and grammar that works and we like, and i'm pleased with the lapbooking that we found to go along with our studies next year. But honestly, I'm most excited that I feel like we are finally finding our groove with homeschooling. We didn't start at the "beginning", my kids were schooled for the first few years, so that was hard. The first year was difficult to find what curriculum works for our family. This year was better, as we found the core program we like. The real challenge was figuring out how to get it all done: the school, the housework, the shopping, the extra-curriculars. I think that will be a struggle as long as I have kids living at home, but i'm more relaxed about it. I'm finding my mindset as a homeschool mom settle in, and that feels pretty good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sonlight! We are using a core for the first time and we are excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 We school from January to December, but we school heavy through the summer and I always switch things up then. New programs I am most excited about... (Hm. Just realized two are art programs. :001_huh:) Simply Charlotte Mason picture study (will start in the fall) Handle on the Arts Time Traveler (will use daily through summer, with review through fall) First Form Latin I haven't bought yet, but I am planning on getting Hands on Equations for this fall and am very excited about it. More than anything, we are revisiting our physics program and we are going to finish it once and for all!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I think probably First Language lessons 1 and Story of the World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Beast Academy 3C and 3D! Killgallon Story Grammar SOTW 2&3 Audio CDs My "baby" will most likely be ready to start Miquon and read real books!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Omnibus! I've been waiting to do it since I read about it in a VP catalog way back when my oldest was just starting out, and now my oldest 2 are finally old enough :D. My younger 3 will be doing VP self-paced history, and I look forward to that. I plan on adding some hands on for them, and I think they'll have fun. The older 4 boys and I are all going to read through the Narnia series next year, too, using Omnibus and the VP lit guide. That should be fun. My youngest will be a full-fledged reader by then, so it will be nice to not have to teach anyone to read for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Beast Academy 3C and 3D! This is ours too. Also MCT Grammar Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'm excited to hopefully do Sonlight for an entire year. We tried it for the first twelve weeks of this year, switched to something else, then came back. Next year I am looking forward to just going straight through with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunRoLy Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 TOG year 1! I've really let my kids down when it comes to history. I'm so excited about the readings and discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasia Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'm extremely (too?) excited about the possibility of homeschooling all of my children next year. I've decided to wait a while and see if this enthusiasm lasts before making any decisions. In terms of an actual subject/ curriculum, I'm excited that my oldest actually asked me to teach him French. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'm excited on continuing IEW with both of my children. I'm excited about learning right alongside each of them. I'm also excited about the possiblity of notebooking through our science and history. That's about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 More Beast Academy, SOTW 2, SCM art portfolios, and MCT Town level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Looking forward to: new Scripture verse memorization method (SCM) We Choose Virtues new meal-planning method with more kid involvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Memoria Press and the curriculum guides I purchased for K and 2! I have put everything together on my own for first grade and I am SO happy to have a schedule with materials that I like all planned out and ready to go. Whew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I am most excited about the fact that this will be our second year and it is no longer uncharted territory for me. It is a relief to know what to expect and that we can make this work. I love the freedom that homeschooling has given our family and that I no longer have to justify our reason for homeschooling to the grandparents or close friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 We are doing a second year of kindergarten, and I'm really excited that I feel we're on track with the reading/writing/math stuff and so we can concentrate on the extras. I was overly worried, I think, about the core subjects so this year we've just been fiddling with all those and finding a groove we like. I think we've found it! So next year we're just going to keep puttering along in the core subjects, and we're going to really concentrate on science (BFSU and Science Fusion), history (Elemental History's Adventures in America), geography, art, and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Blessings Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 This July will be my first homeschooling experience. I've been afterschooling for 2 years but now I'll be on my own! I'm excited to try everything! I am also nervous to be responsible for everything ;). I guess I am most excited about MCT and TOG. I've used many of the other curriculum (in my plan) over the past 2 years, but that will be new to us. Hoping I've chosen the right level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDebbie Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 After pulling my from PS son half way through this school year, I'm looking forward to having an entire year with him to work through a curriculum at a normal pace and not feeling like we're constantly trying to undo the damage done the first half of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm excited for my ds to finish WWS. He's doing so well with the program. I'm also looking forward to Sonlight Core F Eastern Hemisphere with both kiddos. It's the first time I bought a whole core (used). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastTNmom Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 We'll be starting our 4th yr of HS in July...can't believe it! My son was jumping on his bed with excitement over our new CKE Earth and Space book. He asked if we could start during our summer break. :001_smile: I am most excited to plan some field trips to local caves and hope to make it to Mammoth Cave as well. I'm also looking forward to (finally) starting SOTW 1 and plan field trips to correspond. A local museum has a replica of the Rosetta Stone and other artifacts that will tie in nicely to our studies. I'm also thrilled to dig into some of our read-alouds! Got great deals on used books last month...our shelves are stocked with lots of good reading material. My preK daughter has started to read a few words, and I am excited to see her progress in learning to read. So much fun! I printed out 1+1+1=1's "You Can Read" material to use with her. I would love to use AAR's Pre-level 1 program but it's not in the budget at this time. Love reading all the replies. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm excited about our literature plan (I've spent going on two months putting it together now - based on AO, HUFI and various others), everything else is still kind of up in the air, but I am looking forward to doing MCT Island, though it may be later in the year, rather than sooner. Ariel is looking forward to doing WP's equine science. I'm also excited about starting Latin. I really liked studying the language, so I'm looking forward to picking it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikdeb Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think I am way too excited about trying out Teaching Textbooks. Especially since I will probably be adding it to MUS...not sure if my boys will be as excited as I am or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellread Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Peterson Directed Handwriting (after much research I settled on this approach and I am very excited about it) Story of the World Science Experiments (right now particularly psyched about magnets and electricity) Maybe BFSU -- ordered book but it hasn't arrived yet--I'll have a better feel after I get the book Continuing to read a million books from our excellent local libraries. (we are blessed with our local libraries) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Let's see...almost everything! I'm most excited about moving away from history driving our literature and writing. We will still follow a 4 year cycle, but history won't come at the expense of science, art and music studies. Next on the list would be approaching language arts through an applied and integrated method...no more separate program for grammar, spelling, vocab, comprehension, reading, and writing. Our language arts studies will come together through rigorous Latin studies, a focus on quality literature, and daily composition practice. Along with these two changes also comes the added benefit of being able to have enough time to focus more attention on my 1st grader and my preK'er next year. As for specific programs...PAL from IEW, Visual Latin, Lively Latin, Windows to the World and Teaching the Classics, Irasshai Japanese, a study of the Earth's biomes that I'm designing myself, and working through VideoText Algebra I and II with my oldest. Fun thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikdeb Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Oh, and I am super excited to make new reading lists for my 2nd and 4th graders. I had a blast pulling together lists from the 1000 Good Books, ambleside, etc - and getting books from the library this year. I'm excited to clear it out and start again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm most excited about moving away from history driving our literature and writing. We will still follow a 4 year cycle, but history won't come at the expense of science, art and music studies. Next on the list would be approaching language arts through an applied and integrated method :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Mapping the World With Art Mystery of Hystory II Hands on Equations Logic of English The Most Important Thing You'll Ever Study: A Survey of the Bible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Mr. Q Earth Science Beast Academy when DS is ready for it Art of Argument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Artistic Pursuits SOTW ancients Science experiments (I've bought some cool looking kits that I can't wait to try!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I loved using those with our youngest, they are lovely aren't they? I am really looking forward to using Notgrass for 6th and 11th. I picked it up for a song at a CBD warehouse sale, I had always wanted to use it but it was too expensive and now I own the whole series!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Let's see.. What am I not excited about? :D I'm excited about Going deeper into Charlotte Mason methodology Having Ambleside Schools videos and resources at my fingertips Having dd4 back home with me next year, after having been a year at VPK 3 hours a day Starting Kindergarten with dd :) Using Peak With Books after 4 years again History Odyssey Level 1, done CM style Artistic Pursuits K-3 SOTW again - this time Volume 3, Early Modern BFSU again - both 3-5 as well as K-2 for dd Handcrafts - sewing first term Edited April 23, 2012 by sagira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednkirstin Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm most excited about using Notgrass' America the Beautiful History, and Exploring World History. I've started reading Exploring World History, and he makes it so interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm excited about adding history and science back in. I'm also excited that my little boy will be ready for preschool. I picked out some very beautiful read alouds for him. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 What I'm most excited about is our schedule. We're going to try a modified block schedule. Math and Foreign language will be done every day all year, but other classes will be done 2 hours/day for one semester. We are all looking forward to having fewer classes per day and digging into each one deeply. Please note, my kids will be in 8th & 10th grade. This isn't a plan I would suggest for elementary age kids :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafi39 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm excited to be starting an in depth American History study! Using queens homeschool materials (language lessons, cursive primer) more in depth nature studies starting apologia science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 There is so much! I feel like next year is a well planned year since it is the first in a while without a new baby or a move:) We are starting with MFW and are very excited about that! We are also taking a new approach to grammar (we'll do a trial run over the summer) and I am very excited about that! Every new year is exciting to me, though! This is me too. This is the first year that I haven't been pg or have a newborn. I think it's funny our dc are the sames ages :D. My 3yo is becoming less distracting and more interested. The baby will be tough during school but the big boys can take turns entertaining him. I'm excited for another year of Sonlight. DS8 is scheduled to read Misty of Chincoteague which was one of my favorite books growing up. I'm also excited to continue with WWE. I'm seeing great progress in his writing. DS6 is looking forward to tagging along on PL. He loves Latin. Overall, it's going to be another good year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamajo Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 What is BFSU? I couldn't find it in the abbreviations sticky. I'm not sure why I'm not excited about much for next year. I guess its b/c I've decided on curriculum that will lay the foundation for the following year which I am more excited about but won't start until 2013-2014. What makes us excited anyway? I think its the fact that I will also be learning something of interest to me. Studying Ancient History in 2 years will fit that bill b/c I don't know a lot about the Ancients. If you are wondering next year we will be doing a Countries & Cultures study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmomjacquie Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 We are using mfw next year and are very excited ! It's a big change from our current workbook format. It willl be more hands on and the little ones can join in. For the little ones I'm making my own plan with a letter book and theme each week and making lapbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Let's see...almost everything! I'm most excited about moving away from history driving our literature and writing. We will still follow a 4 year cycle, but history won't come at the expense of science, art and music studies. Next on the list would be approaching language arts through an applied and integrated method...no more separate program for grammar, spelling, vocab, comprehension, reading, and writing. Our language arts studies will come together through rigorous Latin studies, a focus on quality literature, and daily composition practice. Along with these two changes also comes the added benefit of being able to have enough time to focus more attention on my 1st grader and my preK'er next year. As for specific programs...PAL from IEW, Visual Latin, Lively Latin, Windows to the World and Teaching the Classics, Irasshai Japanese, a study of the Earth's biomes that I'm designing myself, and working through VideoText Algebra I and II with my oldest. Fun thread! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi OhmomJacquie! Nice to see you here. I am excited to hit the logic stage and start to switch things up after 4 years of just moving up to the next level. Curriculum wise I am most excited about Memoria Press 5th grade science. In particular we have been excited about starting the bird study. I am not sure we will be able to wait until Aug. for that. I picked up one of the books for it yesterday and we have all been bird watching a lot more lately. But I also think having the T.M's after doing WTM science on my own for 4 yrs will be nice though I will still be doing grammar stage work w/my younger from WTM recs. But that will be not so all consuming because I have done it before and know what I have and like to do with it. I am also excited about Memoria Press' Christian Studies. We haven't used a very formal Bible study for the past year, besides different small things here and there, and dd7 asked for more. I just like MP products so much. I have high hopes for it. And I am looking forward to teaching Memoria Press First Form Latin in co-op. I had a really good time doing LCI with the group. And I am happy about getting back to SOTW 1with my younger and ancients in general. I was going through our bookshelves yesterday finding all of the good picture books from the first time through it and the more grown up ones I have picked up over the years getting ready for logic ancients. Lots of good stuff there. And I am REALLY excited about CHOLL logic ancients for my older. I can't wait to print that baby out and hand it to her, no planning from me. So no planning on Bible, Science, and 5th Grade Lit since I will have programs for these is hopefully going to ease some of my work! YAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 What is BFSU? I couldn't find it in the abbreviations sticky.Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding by Nebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanieh Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm excited that my boys will be back home with me, after enrolling them in a private Christian school this past January (we ALL want to be back home!!!) and doing Preparing Hearts for His Glory thru Heart of Dakota!!! We did LHFHG, Beyond and Bigger and am so excited to get back to the heart of why we choose to homeschool in the first place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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