michaeljenn Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I am starting to work on my 2nd grade plans and would love to see yours:001_smile: This is my tentative plan; Math- Saxon 2 English - Rod and Staff English 2 Wrtiting with Ease 2 Phonics/Reading - Rod and Staff phonics/reading 2... we did Rod and Staff phonics 1 and it was great, so we will continue all 4 years. this includes handwriting as well. Latin- Prima Latina Science and History- still undecided... Thinking of doing Adventures in MFW and continuing with their program. Or may just do SOTW as planned in the WTM. Really have no clue on science... I know my kiddo's like lots and lots of experiments though! Thanks!! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 17, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Tentative plans for next year: Math: MM 2 L.A.: FLL 2, WWE, reading - read every day, cursive practice, maybe WWW Science: RSO Earth and Space History: SOTW 1 Art: Atelier Piano and dance classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 HOD Beyond - I can't wait to try this! Math Mammoth 2. MCT Island tagging along with brother orally mostly. Latin with siblings. Atelier 4 with sibs. I think he'll listen in on sibs read-alouds from Preparing. I think we'll continue on with I Can Read It or SSRW 2 but maybe will just use Beyond's emerging reader list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepetal Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Here's my rising second grader's list. This is for a precocious kid who's working ahead of grade level in all subjects. Her birthday will be 2.5 weeks past the local cut-off for second grade, but she began schooling in a different state with a later cut-off. I'm not changing her grade. :tongue_smilie: Grammar: First Language Lessons Spelling: Rod and Staff's Spelling by Sound and Structure Writing: WTM style (sans WWE), may begin Classical Writing Aesop in the second semester Reading: Veritas Press literature Latin: Latin for Children A (I have held her off as long as I can so her grammar can catch up, and she's heard two rounds of the chanting from older siblings doing this course. I think she'll do fine.) Math: Rod and Staff -subjects under this line will be combined with her 4th grade brother Bible: Training Hearts Teaching Minds, and Sword Fighting (latter is done with all her siblings at the start of each school day) History: Veritas Press/SOTW modern times combo using an Easy Classical schedule Science: an older BJU earth science textbook read aloud, and completed much the same way WTM recommends working through kid friendly encyclopedias Art: Discovering Great Artists Extra: American Heritage Girls Hi Silvermoon, Do you also use VP Lit. guides for 2nd grader?if then how many each year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Silvermoon,Do you also use VP Lit. guides for 2nd grader?if then how many each year? I do not require her to complete literature guides. She typically reads all of the literature books VP lists for a particular grade (and then some) before moving up to the next level, and we discuss what she reads thoroughly. She's an active participant in the conversation, and doesn't just narrate what she read. This is my fourth child to homeschool second grade; I'm more than comfortable doing this without the guides. If you want some ideas for doing literature without them, I suggest reading the grammar stage literature and narration section in TWTM, and the book Deconstructing Penguins. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Math- Right Start D Copywork-Copywork II Memoria Press Writing- WWE2- Using our own lit selections Spelling- How to Teach Spelling- Workbook 2 Latin-Prima Latina Science- Interest Led- including studying about bees, chickens, garden and rabbits(as we have or will have soon those around the house) History- Norse Myths and Am History- ala Latin Centered Curriculum-LCC Lit- Good Books that strike our fancy, fairy tales, hero stories, poetry, etc-LCC and others Geography- LCC Religion- Baltimore Catechism, Daily Bible Readings, Bible Stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 History/Geography - Tapestry of Grace Year 1 – Grammar - Story of the World, Volume 1 with activity book Language Arts - Literature: our own choices and drawn from Sonlight Core B Read-Alouds - Sonlight Readers Grade 3 - Writing With Ease Level 2 - Winning With Writing Level 2 - First Language Lessons Level 2 - Growing With Grammar Level 2 - Handwriting Without Tears 2 - All About Spelling Levels 2 and 3 Math - Math-U-See Beta - Math Mammoth 2 - Life of Fred: Dogs, Edgewood, and Farming Science - Elemental Science Biology – Grammar - Library books relating to Elemental Science topics - 4H Seedlings Bible - Telling God’s Story Year 1 with activity book - Kids of Integrity character trait study Latin - Song School Latin Logic/Critical Thinking - Critical Thinking Company Building Thinking Skills Level 1 - Critical Thinking Company Mind Benders Book 3 Fine Arts - Pfeiffer House Music 2 - Art/craft projects selected from Artistic Pursuits K-3 Book 1, Tapestry of Grace, Story of the World activity book, and Telling God's Story activity book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Here is mine 2nd Grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Math: Rod & Staff 3 Grammar: finish FLL 2, start FLL3 Writing: WWE2 Spelling: All About Spelling finish 2, move through 3 and 4 Reading: probably books listed in Sonlight 3rd or 4th grade Logic: Mindbenders (he loves these) Geography: state studies (where they are, capitals, 2 letter abbreviation) With older brother in 5th grade: History: combo of SOTW 1 and History Odyssey Ancients Science: Elemental Science Biology for grammar (brother doing Logic Stage) Latin: Latin for Children A (to the extent he is interested, not pushing this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Rod and Staff 3 SM 3a and 3b with IP and CWP Life of Fred, whatever we get to. This is just for fun. Lit selections from What Your Second Grader Needs to Know and anything else we choose to read. SOTW 2 RS4K physics and chemistry Spelling Plus, 3rd-4th grade lists with the Dictation book. Daily Silent Reading of his choice Dance 2xs per week Gymnastics 1 day per week Musical Theatre 1 day per week Co-op for PE and two science or history unit studies per semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Prairie Primer All About Spelling All About Reading Math Mammoth 2 Growing with Grammar 2 Winning with Writing 2 Telling God's Story, Yr 1 Song School Latin/I Speak Latin Reflex Math RSO Earth Science ARTistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 For my rising 2nd grader: Math: Singapore Math 2B & 3A Language Arts: HWT 3rd & 4th & my own spelling lessons based off of Rdg Reflex Writing: Independent writing using the writing process & journal writing History/Rdg/Literature: Sonlight Core 3/D Science: WTM-style study of earth & space science French: L'art de Lire Levels 1 & 2 Art: Artistic Pursuits K-3, Level 1 & my own study of American artists and composers Extra: piano lessons, gymnastics, fall soccer, spring baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Math Mammoth 3B and 4A/CWP 2 and Beast Academy for fun Writing With Ease 3 (finish) and Bravewriter... KISS Grammar Level 2 Grade 2 or 3 Science BFSU and Mr Q. Life Science History: SOTW 1 Spanish Geography: World Lively Latin (continue) Cursive HWT Piano Art with Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Not even sure I should post here since ds is 2E (dyslexic/dysgraphic) and super asynchronous. He was also red-shirted and is an older 2nd grader. So, with that disclaimer, FWIW: Math: Beast Academy C/D, Singapore 4A/4B, Hands On Equations, PCM Spelling: AAS 3 & 4 Phonics: Sopris REWARDS Intermediate, Reading Assistant Writing: Singapore Sentences to Paragraphs, Writing Strands 2 w/Write Out Loud & Co-Writer assisted writing programs, Read Write Type Grammar: Singapore Grammar workbooks, MCT Island level Science: GEMS Plate Tectonics, Earth Moon & Stars, River Cutters, Engineering is Elementary - Aerospace Unit, Discovery Streaming History: SOTW 2 & begin SOTW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsrae Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Math: RightStart C with MEP and Singapore to supplement LA: Phonics Road 2--our main component, others to supplement: WWE 2 Easy Grammar 2 various read alouds based on history and CM lists :) History: SOTW 1 and Artistic Pursuits Science: still deciding Latin: School Song Latin or I Speak Latin Classical Conversations, PE at the Y Feels like I am overlooking something... At least I have some time to figure it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Sylvia is my rising 2nd grader. MFW ECC R&S grammar 2 WWE 2 ARFH B CLE math 200/TT 3 CLE reading 2 R&S spelling 2 MCP Phonics C Hopefully SSL 2 Logic of some sort, I haven't decided yet. Do I have all my bases covered? It's hard to remember all of this off the top of my head. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm going to "graduate" my son to 2nd in July, but it's a little hard to pin his grade level in most subjects since he's asynchronous, we school year-round, and a lot of our stuff is interdisciplinary. This is what I currently have planned for the next 6-12 months. LA/interdisciplinary-- MBtP 6-8 Reading and writing-- lots of CM-style reading opportunities, slowly moving away from WWE and more towards Bravewriter. Math-- MM finishing 2B and moving on to 3A/3B Science-- Continuing interest led and BFSU. Likely adding Intellego Solar System unit study over the summer. Also probably adding Private Eye methods to our nature walks and field trips. History-- Loose history pulled together by moi. We are wrapping up (aka getting bored with) medieval now and we'll take a break over the summer to learn about the history of the western USA to go along with summer actitivies, then back into renaissance in the fall when the weather turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Current plan: (always subject to change!) Bible: BSGFAA year 2 LA: WWE 2 FLL 2 AAS finish 3-4 ZB 2 Math MM finish 2B-3 Right Start games History: SL core C with grade 4/5 readers and with a hint of VP and BP Science: Probably ES ES&A Foreign language: Mom mix of Spanish and probably SSL 2 if we get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five More Minutes Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Things I'm reasonably confident we'll do: Math: Singapore 2B/3A with CWP2 and IP2; Miquon for variety and fun Writing: WWE2 Grammar: FLL3 Spelling: AAS4 Reading: Lots of good books, at least 30 min/day. History: SOTW2 with mapwork and the occasional AG project Bible: Telling God's Story 2 Extras that I'm hopeful we'll do (and I am determined not to worry if we only do part of them ...) Geography: Finish Evan Moor Beginning Geography Latin: Repeat Song School Latin, this time with the workbook. (All we've done this year is colour in the free pictures while listening to the songs.) Art: Artistic Pursuits Greek: Greek Alphabet Code Cracker Math Fun: Life of Fred Elementary Essentials that I'm pulling my hair out over: Science: BFSU 1 and move into 2? Combine with RS4K? Something else? :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) Math (in this order): SM2B SE, Saxon Intermediate 3 (review and facts practice), IP2A,2B, CWP2 SE, then begin SM3 English: R&S 2 Writing: WWS 2 Phonics/Spelling: SWR Reading: Various books History, Science, Art: TBD (to be determined) Edited April 30, 2012 by fractalgal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Our core subjects- Math: MM2a/2b with Miquon as a supplement Grammar: FLL2 Writing: WWE2 and Draw, Write, Now books on the side Logic: Lollipop Logic 3, Mindware Perplexors Science: BFSU History: SOTW Ancients Extras- Art: will continue to take outside art classes (drawing and ceramics) and art history that I pull together myself from various sources Music: children's choir and possibly piano lessons Nature: will continue with a nature class he's taken for the past year and possibly signing up for a Junior Naturalist program through our state's DNR Not sure what we're going to do for spelling and/or phonics just yet. Trying to decide between continuing with ETC and Spelling Workout or switching to AAS. I'd also like to find an opportunity for him to learn a language (he's interested in Japanese) from a native speaker but I haven't had much luck with that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MandJsMama Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My youngest will be a 2nd grader next year and here are our plans: Math: Singapore 2A and 2B, with Intensive Practice Science: AHA Science with supporting library books History: SOTW1 with Classical House of Learning Literature Spelling: Spelling Workout B Writing: WWE 1 and 2, a bit of The Arrow (Brave Writer) with her brother Grammar: KISS Grade 2, Level 1 Phonics: MCP Plaid B, Explode the Code Online Logic: MindBenders Typing: Mavis Beacon Typing Extras: Piano lessons, swim team, art classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 We're year-round homeschoolers and start curricula when the time seems right rather than at grade promotion time. Second grade starts June 1st. We'll be in the middle of several of our curricula at that point. Language Arts: MCT Island level (grammar, writing, poetry, vocabulary) WWE 2 (writing) AAS 4 and 5 (spelling) Parent-assigned novels (list is here) plus free reading Math: Beast Academy 3b-3d Selections from MEP 3 and 4 History: SOTW 2 (finishing in December) SOTW 3 (beginning in January) Science: RSO Chemistry (finishing in December) Parent-created Earth & Space Science (beginning in January) Latin: Big Book of Lively Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) 2nd grade: Math: Saxon 1 LA: Horizons Phonics, Spelling, Penmanship History: Story Of The World v1 Science: Apologia Astronomy Music: Recorder Bible: Positive Action Bible and im not sure if im doing health or not, but if i am, its Horizons Health. Edited April 30, 2012 by Jpoy85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuzor Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) I love and hate these threads. I love them because I get to see what others are doing and hate them because many times we change throughout the year. Having said that here is the current line up: Math-Saxon 2 Reading/Literature- CLP Reading 2 along with other books that coinside with history and interest lead topics Science-Elemental Science Earth Science and Astronomy (Grammar stage) Nature Study - Bird Feeder in the back yard and nature walks History- STOW vol 2 Geography-We will study geography along with history Grammar-R&S 2(Thinking of adding CLP 2 as well) Spelling- Undecided Bible-New Testament Spanish- Labeling and playing games in Spanish Health- R&S Poet /Composer Study- Undecided Art- Undecided Edited April 30, 2012 by tuzor forgot a topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Here's our line-up: Bible - What The Bible Is All About for Young Explorers, First Catechism Math - Right Start C Language Arts - FLL 2, WWE 2, AAS 3, New American Cursive, lots of good books (I use the Veritas and Sonlight lists as a starting point and go from there.) History - SOTW 2 Geography - drawing the world as in The Core Science - RSO Earth and Space Latin: Song School Latin Art - classes at a local art museum and drawing lessons with DH Music - piano and choir Sports - ballet, swimming lessons, basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelmama1209 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Here is my current plan. We school year round so we just begin things when something else ends. math- undecided phonics- finish hop 2nd grade by end of summer, abcthekey to phonics pathways, etc 4+ spelling- a reason for spelling grammar- fll 3&4 writing- writeshop primary cursive handwriting- a reason for handwriting science- rs4k pre level 1 biology (starting today), physics, geology if it's out), astronomy/start apologia astronomy finish us geography and start moh/sotw combo bible- grapevine studies stick figuring through the bible, tgs 1 art- finish greatest artist study over summer, various activities from the hundreds of books lying around composer- cohs curric latin- ssl logic- logic safari extras-sewing, gymnastics, thanksgiving unit study, christmas unit study *everything subject to change :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 We're year-round homeschoolers and start curricula when the time seems right rather than at grade promotion time. Second grade starts June 1st. We'll be in the middle of several of our curricula at that point. Language Arts: MCT Island level (grammar, writing, poetry, vocabulary) WWE 2 (writing) AAS 4 and 5 (spelling) Parent-assigned novels (list is here) plus free reading Math: Beast Academy 3b-3d Selections from MEP 3 and 4 History: SOTW 2 (finishing in December) SOTW 3 (beginning in January) Science: RSO Chemistry (finishing in December) Parent-created Earth & Space Science (beginning in January) Latin: Big Book of Lively Latin Rivka-that's a great list for 2nd grade. My younger has read a couple of those, but I think I will print it out as a resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Language Arts: Primary Language Lessons Grammar-land followed by KISS grammar MCT Literature - Alice, Peter, and Mole Free reading (pick one from assigned list and one free choice each week) R&S Spelling by Sound and Structure History: SOTW 1 and associated literature Science: BFSU and interest-led, associated library books Math: Singapore Standards 2A/2B Time and Money units from Scholastic sale Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting T Languages: I would like to start SSL and a Spanish program, but it depends on whether or not I can get the curriculum. Map Skills: Carson-Dellosa Map Skills B Music: violin lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencurtisjoelle Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 CLE Math CLE Reading CLE Language Arts BJU Science BJU History I am trying to follow a "less is more" approach. Stick to the basics and get them done. Then, add in the extras as we see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Reading/Phonics: Dancing Bears and Logic of English Spelling: LOE and AAS History: Sonlight Core B and start C Science: Sonlight Science B and BFSU Math: RightStart C, Singapore 2A & 2B, CWP Grammar: LOE Writing: WWE 1 & 2 Foreign Language: TPR French, SSL, SSG Teaching the Classics discussions Building Thinking Skills book 1 Soccer, piano, and Aikido I keep considering Saxon 2 because she likes more workbook work and is really good at math, but I keep trying to stick with RS. It's just so much work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Rivka-that's a great list for 2nd grade. My younger has read a couple of those, but I think I will print it out as a resource! Thanks! I've noticed that our kids and styles seem pretty similar. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALB Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Our plan: (and we've already started much of it) LA: Spelling Workout B,C Rod and Staff 2 grammar HWOT cursive WTM style writing self- made literature studies Math: Saxon 2 Science: Elemental Science Earth Science & Astronomy/ BFSU History: SOTW 1 with AG, lots of go alongs Bible: VOS Child's Story Bible Art: Artistic Pursuits, Mark Kistler Online, Confessions' Artists Study Music: Classical Kids Languages: Chinese (3x a week with a tutor) Prima Latina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) As of now - still a work in progress Math - SM finish 2A, 2B Language Arts - AAS, HWT/copywork, Junior Great Books, grammar? writing?, read alouds History - SOTW 1, tag along Hist Ody Ancients with DD Science - BFSU 1 Latin - something? Memory work - LDtPM Etc - PE co-op, violin, wrestling, tennis, piano, theater Edited May 1, 2012 by Targhee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) We're almost finished with 2nd grade. :D We're using HOD's Beyond Little Hearts with emerging readers, MUS Beta, AAS with readers, HWT. ETA: He also takes a science class twice a month and swimming lessons. Edited May 1, 2012 by raceNzanesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlibs Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Our plan for 2nd grade: Grammar: FLL 2 Writing: WWE 1 Spelling: AAS 1 & 2 Reading/Phonics: MCP Plaid Phonics Level B and McRuffy 2nd Grade Readers Handwriting: HWOT 2nd Grade Science: Mom created Life Science using recommendations from 2nd ed WTM History: HO Ancients Level 1 Bible: MP Christian Studies 2 Music: Violin lessons Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJgang Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 CLE MathCLE Reading CLE Language Arts BJU Science BJU History I am trying to follow a "less is more" approach. Stick to the basics and get them done. Then, add in the extras as we see fit. I'm with you!!! CLE LA TT3 math MCP phonics ABeka science already had the book Social studies workbook and got some history pockets for fun Oral reading McGuffey That's about it! Go outside and play play play! Cub scouts too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Sigh. I've changed my mind a thousand times and will probably do so again, but for *now*, this is what I'm thinking...;) Math-Miquon, MEP, Ray's Reading/Phonics-Dynamic Reader (through VT), ABCtheKey, ETC, and WRTR (yes, it's a lot of phonics-she really needs a lot of review and different approaches;)) and ANY books she is willing to read. Three 10 minute reading sessions daily. Spelling-AAS (again, this is less for spelling and more for phonics review) Grammar-FLL Writing-copywork, narration and dictation ala CM/WWE Penmanship-WRTR, possibly HWOT Literature-LOTS and LOTS of good books! Discussion, and possibly extra activities from this PDF http://omsd.omsd.k12.ca.us/Teacher/bettyca/Shared%20Documents/Book%20Project%20Ideas.doc Science-BFSU, Developing Critical Thinking Through Science, interest led (this is her favorite subject, so plenty of rabbit trails lol) and nature study (see below) History-SOTW and 12-15 corresponding literature selections, once monthly project from AG, timeline, map work, lap book Bible-VOS bible alongside history reading Logic-Logic Safari Artist and Composer Study-ala CM Extras Nature Study-working on the farm :001_smile: (currently we are incubating eggs and raising monarch caterpillars...lots of opportunity for observation!!) Gymnastics Horse back riding lessons Edited May 1, 2012 by Gentlemommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 We also school year-round, so we've been using some of this for awhile now. Finish reading thru Magic Treehouse series (with Factfinder guides). Maintaining/harvesting our totally awesome vegetable garden. :tongue_smilie: Finishing selected units from Moving Beyond the Page (measurements concept, matter and movement concept) and choosing some other concepts from ages 7-9. Konos Unit Studies Reading through NIrV Discoverer's Bible Library books on Astronomy (this winter) and we're going to buy a telescope. Spelling: All About Spelling Grammar: FLL2 Writing: WWE2 Handwriting: Teach Me Joy Handwriting Math: continue with Singapore and switch to Beast Academy, living math books Reading: continue OPGTR, a bunch of easy/beginning chapter books Geography: Map Skills 2 We don't start the 4-year history cycle until 4th grade. Before that, we just get library books on topics that look interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Ariel's finishing what would be her second grade year if she were in PS. As a disclaimer, she's advanced and we didn't use all of this at the same time. We school year-round. Math: Math Mammoth 3, Beast Academy 3A English: Galore Park Junior English 2, Writing with Ease 2, All About Spelling 1-3, Grammar-Land, AO-inspired literature Handwriting: The Joy of Handwriting, cursive History: The Complete Book of United States History with supplemental literature, Our Island Story+Britannia: 100 Great Stories from British History Geography: The Complete Book of Maps and Geography, Geography Songs Science: Intellego Astronomy, Galore Park Junior Science 2, Fabre's Book of Insects Spanish: Getting Started with Spanish, La Clase Divertida 2 We never really got going with art, but I have Meet the Masters and Ariel (re)did a few lessons from Atelier Art 1 earlier in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie4 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I am starting to work on my 2nd grade plans and would love to see yours:001_smile: This is my tentative plan; Math- Saxon 2 English - Rod and Staff English 2 Wrtiting with Ease 2 Phonics/Reading - Rod and Staff phonics/reading 2... we did Rod and Staff phonics 1 and it was great, so we will continue all 4 years. this includes handwriting as well. Latin- Prima Latina Science and History- still undecided... Thinking of doing Adventures in MFW and continuing with their program. Or may just do SOTW as planned in the WTM. Really have no clue on science... I know my kiddo's like lots and lots of experiments though! Thanks!! Jennifer My plan is very similar :001_smile: Math- Saxon 2 Grammar- PLL Writing-WWE 2 Phonics-Rod & Staff phonics. Reading-I wasn't going to do a formal reading lesson since we are doing PLL and literature along with our history study. Do you think that's ok? Handwriting- Have not decide yet. Prima Latina Spelling Workout- I noticed you don't have a spelling program, is it included with one of your R & S programs? This is my first year so I'm still learning.:) History- SOTW ancients along with Bible/Salvation history Science- no formal program- biology through living books, nature studies and science notebook. I love Usborne books for science at this age. I'd love any advice or suggestions. I'm so gratful found this forum. Edited May 1, 2012 by julie4 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsrae Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Reading/Phonics: Dancing Bears and Logic of EnglishSpelling: LOE and AAS History: Sonlight Core B and start C Science: Sonlight Science B and BFSU Math: RightStart C, Singapore 2A & 2B, CWP Grammar: LOE Writing: WWE 1 & 2 Foreign Language: TPR French, SSL, SSG Teaching the Classics discussions Building Thinking Skills book 1 Soccer, piano, and Aikido I keep considering Saxon 2 because she likes more workbook work and is really good at math, but I keep trying to stick with RS. It's just so much work! Can I ask two questions, mommymilkies? We use RS math as our main program, but I do like to supplement with Singapore. I found that I couldn't stand using the textbook and workbook and HIG...can I just use the workbook and CWP book? Will I miss anything if I don't use the others? :) Also, I just discovered the Teaching the Classics website. Have you used it already? Any advice on how to use/what to buy? Thanks for any insight you can give!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Can I ask two questions, mommymilkies? We use RS math as our main program, but I do like to supplement with Singapore. I found that I couldn't stand using the textbook and workbook and HIG...can I just use the workbook and CWP book? Will I miss anything if I don't use the others? :) Also, I just discovered the Teaching the Classics website. Have you used it already? Any advice on how to use/what to buy? Thanks for any insight you can give!! You don't need the HIG if you're using it to supplement. My dd loves math-it's her favorite subject. So she does the SM books for fun. I do go through once a topic and explain the new material since SM doesn't line up well with RS. But I have taught Singapore math to two other kids already and used the HIG heavily for them, so between that and Knowing and Teaching Mathematics, I don't need the HIG for that level. If you aren't familiar with the Singapore method, then the HIG would be useful. You don't have to do everything in it, by any means. i just skim and present the materials in the Singapore way-very hands on. That was clear as mud. Sorry! :lol: I just bought Teaching the Classics. I have heard you only need the workbook, but I bought the DVDs as well, because I saw the author at the Cincy Convention and he was an excellent speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Language Arts: Winning with Writing lvl 2 Growing with Grammar lvl 2 Soaring with Spelling & Vocabulary lvl 2 WWE lvl 2 FLL lvl 2 Explode the Code 6,7,8 (only b/c he wanted to finish the series) HWT Cursive Math: Beast Academy 3B-3D Singapore 3A & 3B Life of Fred Cats & Dogs (supplement - b/c he loves it) History: SOTW 1 Science: Daily Science gr. 2 McGraw-Hill Science gr. 2 RSO Life and Earth & Space (supplement - when labs correspond to other work) Art & Music Stories of the Great Composers World's Greatest Artists World's Greatest Composers Foreign Language Arabic - private school on weekends We work year-round, but will 'start' the new year on July 2nd with the materials above. He's finishing up our current work and should be done by the end of May, and we will likely take most (or all) of June off for traveling, etc and will start fresh on July 2nd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ours: Math: Rightstart C plus LOF Apples and Butterflies Language Arts: FLL, maybe some WWE, SWO History/Literature/Science: Finish SL Core B, move on to Core C Art: Ed Emberly books (he loves these) and maybe Atelier Spanish: La Clase Divertida Music: Piano lessons at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirtymomma Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm hoping to be able to combine my 2nd grader and K'er for much of our school next year. History/Science/Geography/Literature/Bible: SL Core B (plus SOTW 1), with Grade 3 Readers, and SL Science B LA: SL Grade 3 LA modified to fit our needs, with WTM/CM copywork/dictation/narration, maybe use Sentence Family as an into to parts of speech Math: Singapore 2 w/IP's Fine Arts: Story of the Orchestra, A Child's Intro to Ballet, Come Look With Me books, Lamb's Shakespeare stories, poetry Co-op classes: Drawing, Prima Latina, Gadgets and Gizmos And: Taekwondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Apples & Pears Spelling First Language Lessons 3 Copywork pulled from literature Narrations pulled from literature (highly influenced by SWB...and CM...) Literature pulled from amblesideonline.com and other various sources Lively Latin Hey Andrew...Greek 1 (maybe if we have time) Math - MEP, Singapore, Miquon..and games. History - SOTW Science - physics Piano& singing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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