mirabillis Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Hi Moms of past or current 5th graders! We'll be beginning school end of this month, and I would LOVE for you to share with me your curriculum choices for your fellow 5th graders. I feel a bit like I'm headed into more uncharted territory as he gets older, so wondering what subjects are must-dos for us! Please share!! Thanks, Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 We used Math- Math Mammoth and Life of Fred Science/History/Creative Writing-Connect the Thoughts Writing Mechanics- Winning with Writing Grammar Micheal Clay Thompson Spelling- Made up my own Reading Comp- we did narration of whatever they were reading at the time Logic- Logic Liftoff and Philosophical/Arument stuff I pulled off the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 CLE math Mr. Q Elemenary Physical Science wih extra kits World history using SOTW 3 & 4 and lots of US history resources Growing with Grammar Winning with Writing Spelling Plus Teaching the Classics style lit analysis wih a variety of books IEW style writing for notebooking pages Art and music using various resources Typing We are also using Saxon Phonics Intervention, but most kids don't need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Horizons math 5 Apologia Zoology 2/ Ellen McHenry's Elements Biblioplan yr 3 (early modern) The Creative Writer/ WWS Daily Grams 5/ KISS LFC B Building Thinking Skills 2 Vocabulary Workshop SWR Lit through Biblioplan with some mom picks/ Figuratively Speaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?t=409849 Here is a thread that might be helpful! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck with your planning! Here's what we're using: Writing with Skill 1 / The Creative Writer Sequential Spelling Michael Clay Thompson's Language Arts Your Business Math AOPS Pre-Algebra (we're giving it a shot - can't guarantee anything - LOL) Classical House of Learning Literature Middle Ages (it's free and similar to what I was doing) German Demystified Latin Prep Apologia Astronomy with Notebooking Journal Archimedes and the Door of Science Along Came Galileo Nicolaus Copernicus Galen and the Gateway to Medicine Journey through the Bible Meet the Masters Michelangelo Art: A History Story of the Orchestra (this is awesome) 25 Children's Favorites (classical music) I have booklists everywhere, too. We're reading Wolves of Willoughby Chase together right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenIsGood2 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 See siggy below. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 http://www.thelearningtrunk.com/logic-year-1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Let's see we did: Math Mammoth and Life of Fred Writing With Ease All About Spelling Growing with Grammar Logic Liftoff Lively Latin German that I put together Singapore Science History Odyssey I think I listed everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Based off of MP's sequence, we haven't fully implemented everything because they have swimming lessons right now. First Form Latin MEP Math, some extra drill from Practical Arithmetic Italics: Beautiful Handwriting for Children (cursive) Spell to Write and Read MPs Introduction to Classical Studies: Famous Men of Rome, Greek Myths, Golden Children's Bible BFSU & Find the Constellations (we will memorize several) CC: Fable or CW:Aesop (starting late fall) LDTPM, maybe Fighter Verses, some map drawing (TBD) Literature - TBD - playing it by ear Family memory work & literature, centered around Narnia. Various books assigned for him to read. Nature walks & drawing. Piano (Mrs. Stewart's Piano -- which I love). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Math: Teaching Textbooks 5, Xtramath.org. I came across a list of math literature books on pinterest and I hope to check some of those out from the library. I need to do better about consistent trips to the library. Writing: Winning With Writing 5. I'm still tempted by IEW, but WWW is working, so we're still sticking with it. Grammar: Growing With Grammar 5. I also purchased a subscription to Grammeropolis from The Homeschool Buyers Coop. Spelling: Sequential Spelling. We started this back in March and I wish we tried it sooner. This is really great for dyslexic students. We've been doubling up on lessons and will be wrapping up level 1 this month. My goal is to work through levels 2 and 3 this year. We are using the DVD and downloaded onto iTunes to play on the iPad. This ensures it gets done, LOL.* Bible: Apologia's What We Believe Series, Vol. 3: Who Is My Neighbor? History/Geography/Bible: Sonlight Core D + E. I am really excited about returning to Sonlight and studying US History. I chose Sonlight because it is literature based and it's open and go. Art: Artistic Pursuits Book 1 Grades 4-6. *This is the first year we have used an art curriculum. It's independent, which is what sold me on this. I am really hoping it works for us. Critical Thinking/Logic: Building Thinking Skills 2 CD. We worked through the first level workbook. I wanted to try the cd this year. Science: Apologia Human Anatomy. We will work through this with a group of friends. We are really excited about this. We will work through Zoology 1 Flying Creatures on our own as a read aloud. Handwriting: Copywork for Future Superhero's. We will also continue to practice cursive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 17, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Here is my more detailed list for my fifth grade son. I have been experimenting with things and updating since I last posted on this topic, but I hope to be done now. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This is what we are using this year for my ds's fifth grade: History: Veritas Press Self Paced history ~ New Testament Greece & Rome Science: Not sure yet...thinking about Real Science 4 Kids Biology Level 1 Grammar: Growing with Grammar 5 Writing: IEW ~ finishing SWI-A, and then All Things Fun and Fascinating Spelling: Soaring with Spelling and Vocab. 5 Math: Teaching Textbooks 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Math- Saxon 6/5 CWP 4 Grammar- Abeka Writing- Wordsmith Apprentice and not sure what else Spelling- Seqiential Spelling Foreign Languge- ELementary Greek 2 Building Thinking Skills 2 HWOT manuscript for older children Typing Instructor for Kids Lua Beginning Programming w/ my dh Together w/sister- SOTW 2 Apologia Zoology 1 Apologia Who is God? Also read aloud and Bible supplements After a month of use, i can safely say we really like all of the above listed choices. We tried and disliked both Daily 6 Trait and Meaningful Comp. Of the 2, D6T was better, but way too easy and simple. Right now he is really enjoying Wordsmith Apprentice. After that I'm not sure what we will do. I'm considering Write Source, Spectrum, or just doing creative Writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 We're also doing "5th", but she's on the young side. MUS and a couple of skip counting CDs (we're still working on times tables) McGuffey Readers for copywork and practice reading aloud PLL/ILL...not sure where I'll place her yet. Apologia Zoology II (Sea Creatures) American History read alouds--mostly HOD Bigger books, but I'm not using the program Literature--read and discus books, narrations, independent reading Bible--children's Bible, memory verses, catechism CM extras: narration, map drills, nature study, poetry and memorization, picture/artist/musician/hymn studies, etc. Extras: piano, gymnastics, swimming, HS co-op My goal is to keep things simple and keep my kids together as much as possible! We'll be adding in lots of projects--gardening, setting up an aquarium, etc. I'm keeping this up to them...I really want to get them excited about their own ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Love to see your booklists! Anyone have any good 5th grade book lists? I have booklists everywhere, too. We're reading Wolves of Willoughby Chase together right now. Edited August 23, 2012 by mirabillis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Fabulous lists everyone! Thank you so much! After posting this, I've been on the curriculum research hunt & buying frenzy. Here's what I've come up with, and I think I feel compared to your lists, we're doing A-OK. Had to change up a few curriculum choices, but feel good with what we've decided. Handwriting - Zaner Bloser (continued cursive practice) Grammar - ALL (just finished FLL4, will do their incomplete ALL and then probably move to AG mid-year) Writing - IEW SWI-A (this is new for us, moving from WWE3) Math - Decided to skip RS G until next year, so: LOF Key to Series Singapore Math History - SOTW3 Spelling - AAS Typing - Typing Instructor Platinum Spanish - using fun workbook have onhand Vocab - 240 Vocab Words Need to Know w/b I like your suggestions on Computer Programming & Art programs. I will check into those! Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracleone Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 HOD Creation to Christ (which has Apologia and Galen Medicine) CLE Math Rod and Staff English 5 but will probably use JAG soon (using R & S as a guide to see what still needs to be covered that JAG doesn't) WWS Rod and Staff Spelling Caesar's English for vocabulary Typing instructor Platinum Home Art Studio for ART Ballet, piano lessons, swim conditioning Mandarin (conversation - I teach basic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 We're just continuing on with what we started last spring. Nothing has really changed... Math - SM6b & LOF PA w/ biology and supplementing with other pre-algebra books English - a remedial com college textbook I used to teach from, plus some more Kilgallon, finish Figuratively Speaking, pentime 4 Science - finish McHenry Cells & continue biology and anatomy with different online and supplementary materials History - Currently Renaissance Europe with OUP and history portfolio Latin - continue Latin Prep 1 The focus for this year is going to be writing. My DD has a great style in writing short paragraphs, but it's time to step it up... Outlines, short essays, writing down answers in complete sentences... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Saxon 6/5 CWP 4 SOTW 2 (just read, discuss, and read alouds.) Sequential Spelling Writing by me (assign compositions as recommended by Comprehensive Comp, teach the Writing Process, and use Write Source Handbook.) Building Thinking Skills 2 Computer Programming by Dad Apologia Zoology 2 Apologia Who is God? Elementary Greek 2 plus tutor twice per month This has been a great year so far. My son is really growing in the 3R's and he's moving along with his electives but he still has plenty of time to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My DD will be starting 5th next month. --MUS with skip counting CDs --Intermediate Language Lessons --McGuffey readers (I think she'll be using the 3rd book)--we'll use these for copywork, practice reading aloud, grammar, dictation. --lots of narration, begin written narrations --Apologia, Zoology 2 --Spanish --HOD Bigger history portion only (we're doing the readings with map drills, narrations, and a few extra projects) --Bible: Children's Bible, Catechism, Hymns for a Kid's Heart, and SCM scripture memory system --Literature: read good books, narrations, and discuss literary devices as they pop up --Character Study: Children's Book of Virtues, Missionary Stories with the Millers --Art: Usborne's Children's Book of Art, painting, drawing --Piano lessons --Other Charlotte Mason elements: poetry readings, nature study, music, handicrafts, etc. We also picked up some science kits from Hobby Lobby. My plan is lots of 3R's, a little history and science, and lots of fun projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Math: Horizons 6, MUS decimals/%, LOF if he wants it, extramath online drill Grammar: Rod & Staff 5 Spelling: Rod & Staff 6 Writing: will use IEW later this year Vocab: English from the Roots Up Science: Sonlight 6 and Apologia Human Body. He also wants Apologia Astronomy History: WTM Logic style Ancients/Sonlight Core G 1st half Lit: part of history Logic: Building thinking skills and Mindbenders Geography: Evan Moore Daily Geography Bible: Old Testament lapbook kit art: my son doesn't care for art so he will be looking at it in history but not doing anything this year. In the past he took a class and in the future he will do artistic pursuits or another class but this is every other year for us since it's not his thing. Music: he did ukelele classes for 2 years. Can read music and pick up songs on piano. so not pushing it this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 See siggy below... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My 5th will use: Heart of Dakota CtC for Bible, History, Copywork, Dictation, Writing, Geography, and Art. Writing~Write with the Best via HOD Math~Math Essentials Book 1 PE~Family Time Fitness (Homeschool version) English~Rod and Staff 4 Literature~Drawn into the Heart of Reading (I'm going to try and fit this in) That's about it, I look forward to reading what you all are using =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Last year my 5th grade daughter used: Sonlight Core D+E Sonlight Language Arts (corresponding with Core D+E) Sonlight Science F Saxon Math 6/5 Latina Christiana I Ambleside Online for Art & Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My 5th grader will be doing: Virtual Homeschool Co-op History, Language Arts (grammar, spelling, writing, etc...), Saxon 5/4 Math Art -- Mark Kisler (sp?) online Reading: My selection PLUS a local boy's book club. Science: Physics for the Grammar Stage (Elemental Science) Geography-- something I'll put together I'm forgetting something, but that's the basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Curriculum is all in my sig; we also do lots and lots of living books in content areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 We are cycling through our 2nd WTM rotation this year, starting the logic stage recommendations. My 5th grader is doing or will shortly start: (some things we are easing into) math: Rod and STaff 6 English: Rod and Staff 5 Spelling: Rod and Staff 6 Classical House of Learning Lit. Ancients, logic stage Latin: First Form Spanish: Spanish for Children A Science: Memoria Press 5th and 6th Bible: Memoria Press Christian Studies I History/Geography: Well Trained Mind style ancients Logic: Haven't purchased anything yet. Probably mind benders or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Saxon 6/5 (ugh, though he likes it) German- Planetino 1 French- So You Really Want To Learn French 1 Greek- A Greek Hupogrammon (this is a hobby for him- I wasn't planning on him doing this this year...) Ambleside online y 5 reading list for science and literature that I have cut down to fewer titles because he's a slow reader. We also do the music and art rotations. Fix-it Our Mother Tongue History- Oxford Book of Ancient History, doing the WTM style of outlines, mapwork, timelines, etc. Geography: Geography Trails Nature studies- Ambleside readings and time outdoors. Science- floundering. We are in our second week of school and I'm already revamping science.:tongue_smilie: Mixed Martial Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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