Wheres Toto Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I was wondering when certain things are usually learned and in what subject. Things like alphabetizing, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, etc. Would they be covered in grammar? We are currently using Spectrum but will be switching to Scott Foresman, and I haven't noticed those topics in either. Also, once things like time and money are learned, how do you keep them from forgetting it all. Ds doesn't have a lot of chances to practice counting money and making change so I'm worried he's just going to forget since it doesn't seem like it comes up in our curriculum (MM) again. Same with time. We have an analog clock on the wall but he doesn't really pay attention to the time that often so unless I remember to quiz him on it periodically, I could see him forgetting that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 For MM I use the mixed review at the end of each chapter and the cumulative review. Instead of having him complete it in one sitting at the end of the chapter, I give him a section per day so he reviews a little every day. As far as the other stuff, those topics have come up in both our spelling and grammar programs. Maybe you could look at a scope and sequence chart for the stuff you use and find out when those things come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyinthegarden Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I believe those topics are generally covered around 3rd grade, but in a homeschool setting they could vary. A good resource for understanding what is usually learned at each grade level is the World Book Typical Course of Study http://www.worldbook.com/typical-course-of-study?wbredirect=1&Itemid=216. I have used this for the last few years as a general list. It has been a helpful reference for planning, and putting to rest the fear that I am missing something. I have also at times looked at the public school scope and sequence. I have found just reading it can be helpful to understand the progression of subjects, even though I don't follow it. I was having a similar problem with math, and we began using Saxon Math. I hated Saxon when I first looked at it. I still detest the big thick boring look of it. However, my DS actually likes it, and he tells me it keeps him on his toes. It spirals so much it doesn't allow them to forget anything. We also use khanacademy.org in the summer for math, it's free. I'm considering Life of Fred as an enrichment for the summer break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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