DB in NJ Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am SO in a slump; completely uninspired. I thought maybe if you all share your plans, something will JUMP OUT at me and perk me up! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My fourth grade plan is in my sig line as well as my first grade plan. Obviously for fourth, we won't do Phonics Pathways and one that's not in there for fourth is the Poetry Memorization from IEW and our devotionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apond Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This is what we are doing right now and will use the same text for next year advancing as needed. We use SL for history and are finishing up Core 2 with plans to start Core 3 in September. We do this with our morning devotional everyday. Then start a loop schedule rotating between the three oldest. Math Saxon as a base with lots of exploration Spelling Sequential Spelling Reading I give her an assingned reading and she has to read for fun for 15 minutes. WE also read a story out of the 4th grade Core knowledge book Rotating paragraphs. She reads then I read. Grammer Rod and Staff Writing planning on using the new SWB Program. Science- Science Excursions She does logic, paino, voice, and reading on her own while I am working with the other 2. We reserve the afternoon (1-3) for personal study. I have her set goals on Sunday evening for the week of what she wants to learn. We review these daily. For example one of her educational goals this week was to learn about turtles. So when we go to the library she will pick up a couple of books about turtles and read about them this week. Maybe find a craft to do or do a report about what she has learned. Good Luck Annmarie ds 10 dd 8 dd 5 ds 2 ds2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Oh, this is good. I really need to start reviewing and pinning down for lesson plans. Here's what's on the plate right now for my 4th grade ds: Bible: Exodus, Ruth (and possibly one more) with family; memorize: Romans passage, shorter catechism, Psalm 139 Math: Saxon 54 with Singapore supplement Science: Apologia Zoology 3 Land Animals English: Sequential Spelling, Daily Grams, Shurley 3 (finish), Writing Trails in American History, cursive writing History: American History (using Abeka at a co-op; while not my choice, the teacher will make the class) Latin: Lively Latin Speech: Intro to Speech and Communicators for Christ speech club And here's what's on my 8th grade ds's schedule: Bible: Exodus, Ruth and another with family; memorize Romans passage, shorter catechism, Psalm 139, possible Apologetics with speech class Math: Saxon Alg. II Science: Apologia biology Latin: Latin I with Florida Virtual School and move into Latin II late mid-year English: Literature Tutorial through a co-op; Classical Writing Homer History: American History with co-op using a variety of materials Debate/Speech: Team policy debate, community and competitive speech Electives: 1 semester of Art and 1 semester of Shakespeare with co-op HTH! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 For my 8th grader: Algebra I: probably Foerster's, though I already have Life of Fred and the "Key to" series ready to go ..... I'll decide next month! Literature: Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings Grammar: review using Our Mother Tongue and Mary Daly's diagramming books Latin: Latin Prep Logic: Traditional Logic I Science: Earth Sciences class History: US History class (will also use teaching company or Story of US or ???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetpeach Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My 4th grade plans: Math: MEP (but definitely wavering and wondering about Singapore) Singapore Science Lively Latin All About Spelling Bravewriter (using the Arrow Subscription) SOTW (still plugging in year 3) Atelier Art (level 4 - looking fwd to this one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSDCY Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 This is what I plan to do this fall: Math: Singappore Science: Intermediate Physical Science by Exploration Education Language Arts: Spelling Power Michael Clay Thompson's LA Junior Great Books for Lit. IEW Social Studies: SOTW4 with AG Election unit State History unit Foreign Language: Madarin PE: Homeschool Gymnastics and Swimming, possibly taking table tennis Music: Piano Art: Atlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia in WA Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 8th grade dd Math Lial's Algebra and Thinkwell's Algebra video Science PH Earth Science History History Odyssey Level 2 Middle Ages Writing CW Diogenes Latin GP Latin Prep 3/Ecce Romani 2 Spanish So You Really Want to Learn Spanish 2 and online tutor French So You Really Want to Learn French 2 Greek finsih current currc while waiting for GP to publish So You Really Want to Learn Greek Art Atelier Level 4 Logic possible outside class Literature Lightning Lit 8 and Literary Lesson of the Lord of the Rings Music Violin, Chior PE year round swimming team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I've revised my plan over the course of the summer. This is what we'll be doing for sure: 4th grader - My Father's World - Exploring Countries and Cultures (Bible, geography, science) MathUSee Gamma First Language Lessons - finishing up 3 and starting 4 in the late fall English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1 Handwriting Without Tears - 4th grade workbook - cursive Rosetta Stone - Spanish The Harp & the Laurel Wreath and Favorite Poems Old & New for copywork & dictation Ambleside Online Yr 2 for oral reading, narration, free reading, and "enrichment" swimming 4-H Club I think that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My 4th grader's plan is in my siggy, but I'll type it again (along with some other things that wouldn't fit in it!) English - Rod & Staff English 4 / Handwriting Without Tears Cursive Success / Natural Speller / Sonlight Core 4 Reading Math - Teaching Textbooks Math 5 Science - Apologia Zoology 1 History - Sonlight Core 4 with Story of the World Volume 4 Art - How Great Thou Art's I Can Do All Things PE - Tae Kwon Do Lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I should post what my oldest son used for 8th grade last year! English - Easy Grammar Plus / Natural Speller / Wordsmith Apprentice Math - Teaching Textbooks PreAlgebra History - Sonlight Core 7 Science - Apologia Physical Science PE - Baseball and Basketball for the county Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Almost everything we're doing is straight out of WTM, so if *that* doesn't inspire you, then *we* certainly won't! =) So...What did you do last year? Did you like it? (I'm guessing maybe not, since you're not planning to go back to it?) Just thinking maybe if you figure out why you're not just continuing happily with last year's stuff, it might make it easier for someone to suggest something different that *would* inspire you. =) Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Almost everything we're doing is straight out of WTM, so if *that* doesn't inspire you, then *we* certainly won't! =) So...What did you do last year? Did you like it? (I'm guessing maybe not, since you're not planning to go back to it?) Just thinking maybe if you figure out why you're not just continuing happily with last year's stuff, it might make it easier for someone to suggest something different that *would* inspire you. =) Rhonda We're starting our 12th year of homeschooling next month. The novelty has worn off; years ago, there was always something new and exciting to try. Nothing is capturing my interest or attention like it used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My fourth grader is using/will use: Math: Saxon 7/6 Grammar: Rod & Staff 6 Latin: Latina Christiana II Greek: Athenaze 1 (very heavily modified - she'll probably only do chapter one this year. Greek is very new to me, so this will be a challenge.) History and Science: We're all over the place in these content areas. Various books, primary sources, videos, essays, journals, field trips, projects, etc. We do organize the WTM way, though. ;) She is working through the Mind Benders workbooks, but they're for fun and she just does a page whenever she feels like it. She also takes dance and piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I am SO in a slump; completely uninspired. I thought maybe if you all share your plans, something will JUMP OUT at me and perk me up! :D Here's our 4th grade plans: R&S Math 4 Intermediate Language Lessons WWE Hwt Harp and Laurel Wreath Poetry Lively Latin Espanol para chicos y grandes Simply spelling MFW Rome to Reformation History /Science/Bible BF geography TtR Music Mindbenders Logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My 4th grader will be doing: Latin for Children Shiller Math Writing Tales We are pretty much following LCC for history Science will be done at our co-op along with geography and American Sign Language Religion - Faith and Life plus Bible Piano lessons Phonics of Drawing for Art Tennis, karate and gymnastics for PE 8th grader: Saxon Algebra I Voyage in Eng for grammar Sadlier-Oxford for Composition and Vocabulary First Steps in Latin (outside Latin class) Christ and the Americas for history Co-op for science and ASL Kolbe's Jr high Lit program Kolbe's Religion syllabus Piano lessons (maybe) Phonics of Drawing - Art PE tennis and karate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacalm Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Fourth grade for my girls: Latina Christiana I (MP online) Stellae Latin class (http://www.lonepineclassical.com) Horizons/Singapore/Aleks K12 Literature, Spelling, Vocabulary Rod Staff English Writing (home2teach.com) Sonlight Core 3 Ancient History (homeschool group) Geography (homeschool group) Harcourt Brace Science (homeschool group) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 4th Grade RELIGION Memorize catechism, Bible History, related reading from a variety of biographies, CNRs, Angel Food, et c. MATH Singapore LATIN We've been using LfC and like it a lot. We'll continue with that till September when we'll be trying something new. We'll decide then what we'll stick with. In addition, we have a once/month Latin chant class taught by a monk from a monastery near here. We also do regular reading from our budding Latin library. I strongly encourace such reading daily but require it on Fridays. LANGUAGE ARTS Shurley English -- we started 4 in January and left off at about 1/2 way through. I think we'll finish around Dec. I'm not sure we'll continue with it for 5th. My daughter loves it. I'm not crazy about it. Spelling -- our CNR Spelling book supplementing our lists with derivatives from Latin and vocab from IEW and English. Poetry -- a variety of poetry memorization mostly from The Harp and Laurel Wreath and our CNRs. Literature -- a combination of reading for History, for pleasure, and for Book Club. In book club we discuss literary techniques as well as have more general discussions and do related activities. Writing -- IEW but we'll be using it across the curriculum as Pudewa suggests instead of doing it as a separate subject as we did last year. HISTORY We're using Our Pioneers and Patriots as our spine but actually we much more avidly persue History through reading and projects. We only use the spine to keep us on track and it takes the place of our reading comprehension work. SCIENCE We're using Seton's Science for Young Catholics 4 but, just as with History, it's just a spine and we really read and do projects more. GEOGRAPHY Well, I had Geography chosen (and purchased!) but decided it would better complement our history for next year so . . . I'm still looking for US Geography. MUSIC Violin lessons and chant class. P.E. Martial Arts and play, play, play SOME OTHER STUFF I have the stuff for art (drawing) and art appreciation, and music appreciation and hope we get to it. we'll see. We also do other things that spark our interest as they arise (a 4 wk calligraphy class, for example, or a computer workshop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Okay DB, answering your question will help me finish up my lesson plans!! Here goes and it's rather long! 4th/5th Math: Saxon 6/5 English/Grammar: Rod & Staff 5, Reason for Handwriting, Writing Strands Bible: Journey through the Old Testament & Journey through the New Testament Science: Earth Science/Weather/Astronomy ala TWTM History: Story of the World vols 2, 3, & 4 one chapter each day with map work and one outline/summary per week Literature: Selected books that correspond with Story of the World Logic: Mind Benders Latin: Latina Christiana I 8th Math: Saxon Algebra 1/2 (finish up) Saxon Algebra I English/Grammar: Rod & Staff 8, Reason for Handwriting, Writing Strands, Vocabulary from Classical Roots A & B Bible: Journey through the Old Testament & Journey through the New Testament Science: Biology, A Self-Teaching Guide OR Campbells Biology: Concepts & Connections History: Story of the World Vols 2, 3, & 4 chapter a day and maps only; American History using Glencoe's The American Republic to 1877 and original sources Literature: Selected books that correspond to Story of the World & The American Republic Logic: Traditional Logic from Memoria Press Latin: Latina Christiana I I just decided *how* to use the Story of the World/Science guidelines for the kidlets this past year. DS has an August birthday and DH & I decided to have him repeat the 4 year cycle 2 more times. So next year he will have a full year of the Ancients and DD will be using SWB's The History of the Ancient World for her 9th grade history text. DD wants to go into Veterinary Medicine, so her science cycle will look like this: 8th - Biology 9th - Chemisty 10th - AP Biology using Campbells Biology 11th - AP Chemistry 12th - looking for an intro to Genetics - may possibly take this at the local community college. Where needed, she will do the readings for Earth & Physical sciences. She's kinda sciency so I don't worry too much about her retention. I may order the Self Teaching books for her to use for Earth & Physical science. Since I pulled her out of public school after 5th grade, she has a basic knowledge in those subjects. Anyway, I hope this helps to give you some fresh ideas. Since you've been doing this alot longer than I have, if you have any suggestions, I'm listening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnette in WA Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My 4th grade daughter: RS4K -- chemistry, biology, physics (maybe Apologia Zoology once a week in a co-op) Teaching Textbooks 6 or 7, supplemented with Hands on EquationLearning System and Quarter Mile Math Sonlight 1&2 with younger brother, supplemented with extra reading MCT vocab., grammar, poetry Writing Strands, fun Friday writing Christian Studies I and Growing Little Women Various "critical thinking" fun books (Case of Red Herrings, Mathematical Reasoning, etc.) Music Ace, Interactive Classics music games, listening Meet the Masters @ Home Handwriting without Tears PE group once a week Flag football in fall, baseball in spring My 8th grade son: Apologia Physical Science (and possibly Apologia Biology once a week in a co-op) Teaching Textbooks Algebra I, and possibly start Calculus Without Tears Sonlight 100, with older sister MCT vocabulary and grammar Writing Strands and fun Friday writing Runkle Geography Discovering Our Amazing God and Boyhood and Beyond with younger brother Traditional Logic Tell Me More Spanish (Elementary Greek, with Mom -- maybe) Music Ace, listening Meet the Masters @ Home PE group once a week Flag football in fall, baseball in spring At least that's the plan now. I always seem to fade after Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttman Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Grade 8- Math- Lial’s Introductory Algebra Grammar- Analytical Grammar Vocabulary- From Classical Roots Science- Apologia Physical Science Writing- Jensen’s Format Writing Literature- Lightning Literature 8 History- Georgia Studies Logic- Fallacy Detective Latin- Latin Road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixmeadows Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I sort of feel theat way as well.. Sometimes there are so many choices that I feel overwhelmed and can't choose. We know we needed to focus on old Testament stuff this year so we are using My fathers World Creation to Greeks. (4th -8th grade) My younger kids will also tag along in this. Specifically for 4th - Chinese tutor for Mandarin Chinese TT math 5 Intermediate LAnguage Lessons Spellwise IEW -writing MFW-history, science, bible, vocab. art, music appreciation. for my almost 13 year old we will also be using MFW but I considered using trisms. Researched based program. looks good.:001_smile: Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 We're starting our 12th year of homeschooling next month. The novelty has worn off; years ago, there was always something new and exciting to try. Nothing is capturing my interest or attention like it used to. I will be the first to admit that *if* we hadn't just started Rod & Staff two years ago, it probably wouldn't be the "god-send" that it is now - LOL! So, I guess there are advantages to starting homeschooling later. Maybe you should try to make your homeschooling this year as easy as possible on you, so that you can find "something new" outside of homeschooling. Do what you know and don't really have to think about for homeschooling (it will still be new to your kids), and then you'll have the energy to spend an hour a day doing something that you used to do, or that you've always wanted to do, or something completely new and untried. I started practicing piano over the summer for a piece my music minister wants to do in church. I mean, *really* practicing like I used to in college - and haven't had the need for since. (It's hard for me to really practice like that "just because".) But, it has been a really good experience, and shown me how prone I am to hide away in my little cocoon of a life thinking, "Oh, I just don't have the time." Which is wierd, because I'm going through all the effort to teach my kids so that they will go out there and LIVE! So, I'm really going to try to limit my "school-marm" time this next year, and work on expanding myself. If you do decide to take up something for yourself, I'd love to hear about it. Although I have thought about working up a little "recital" to play at retirement homes and such, I think I'd like something a little less "me" (read: total introvert!) as well. :001_smile: Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in SouthGa Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 for my 9dd: BJU English 5 Spelling Workout D Wordly Wise 3000 bk 3 (finish from last year), then either Vocab. from Classical Roots or Memoria Press's new roots program HWT Cursive Success plus copywork and dictation finish MUS Gamma and start Delta, plus Daily Math and Calculadders TOG Year2 Unit 4, then maybe Year 3 if all goes well...if not, just use SOTW Visual Link Spanish Perplexors B, Logic Countdown & Lift-Off SOS Science 4 (unless I sell it and can buy BJU!) Master's Academy of Fine Arts for music, art, theatre, and history Drama Club Horseback Riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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