jillian Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just ordered MCT, all the literature for middle ages, GSWL, SM 2b/3a, Greek Primer for Children A, handwriting, and I am waiting for some amazon giftcards from swagbucks coming before I order the last three things I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 This is the first year where I've had exceptionally little to order and just needed to look more on my shelves. I got some reading to go with our biology and will probably have more things here and there. Really though, high school is what I've been collecting for. Now it just remains to implement. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've gotten a few things, because I like to spread my purchases throughout the year. I am so far behind for this year, though, that I haven't even wanted to think about next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have been slowly acquiring (free and used copies) curricula for next year for a while. I have a few things left to buy, but I could start without them if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We have ordered a few things but not much. I have spring fever and if I order everything now, I will want to start now. lol! Mostly I am waiting for Sonlight to announce core updates, which apparently is due to happen March 15. Price changes going into effect April 1, as well as any updates, will affect whether I order by the end of March or wait until June (I need the summer to preread dd's books...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I bought all the stuff I thought I would want some time ago because we're moving soon and needed to take it with us. I've never prepared so far in advance before so it was quite daunting. I went with things I always seem to fall back to when other plans fail (I've started and failed to complete a lot so I figured my fall-back plan is my most tried and true and, therefore, safest bet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yep, I still have SOTW and FLL to buy and probably some lit books and a few science resources, but everything else has been bought and is sitting in wait for us to get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm with OhElizabeth. When I thought about buying for next year I realized that most of what I already have on my shelves was enough. I am going to try out History Odyssey (I still have to order the timeline---that's the only thing we're all excited about using) and RSO Life next year. I usually wait till summer to order the next level of things we use every year---our math and spelling etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm about done. There are some books I am going to look for at the Library Booksale, and I am still looking for a few things used, like Lightning Lit 8. Other than that I'm ready to start on next year's work! If only we could jump in without finishing this year's. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've ordered some things as I've had money or found something I want used. I have everything I need for my youngest other than I need to print out the ES Intro. to Science book for her (already purchased for my middle child a few years ago). I have most things for my oldest, but it's my middle child that's causing me issues. I have part of what I need, but I haven't decided on everything for her yet, so it's making my life difficult. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm pretty well done, I had most of it on my shelves since I revamped practically everything for this year after I bought it. The only things that I need to buy are the next level of math, which we start in April, and composition and art, but I have to decide what I want to use for those, first. Then I get to schedule it all. Oy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I buy all year too. R&S has a half off of their seconds sale every Oct, so I buy as much as I can for each coming year at that point. Their seconds are better condition than used book sales. Plus my little dd gets what is on the shelf in that dept, so I only have to buy for the older and replacements on speed drills and test booklets for her ever anyway. So I have English and spelling for both on shelf and preK workbooks for DN. I need test booklets and speed drills and math for the older from convention. I have all of our Memoria Press on shelf for next year. A local book store that carries them had a 20% off sale on them in Nov. So I have the Astronomy books and Second Form Latin books. Of course I already have LC for younger from before. I also just bought a bunch of art books at a used book sale including a how to draw landscapes and how to watercolor landscapes, so art is taken care of (combined I spent $6 on those!) I may go ahead and buy one more Astronomy workbook for dd10. I originally only bought it for dd8, but it looks like something we could all learn from. So I will be paying full price for that, but at least I don't have to pay shipping, since the store carries it. And I have a lot of lit books to buy for dd10 off of Amazon to go with next year's CHOLL, whatever our library doesn't have, I buy. So it is not looking too bad so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've gotten most of our materials, but I still have to purchase math and foreign language. I'm waiting until some of my stuff sells so I can use that money. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I already have Analytical Grammar and just bought Oak Meadow World Geography and Wordly Wise 3000 Book 9. I still need to buy math (TT or Saxon) and science (Apologia Physical and Biology). Not sure what else yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I got Spelling Power and vocabulary for next year already.. I have MM for up to grade 6 and will get the 3rd level of Miquon probably in the next 2 months or so. I'll get TEacher File box on Friday and that will take care of a bunch of stuff for the next year. I"m all set for 2nd grade, which I hope to start around May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I ordered for this year LAST year, lol. I just need a few things--to print out and bind our MEP for next year, to get Beast Academy 3C/3D since those weren't ready when I bought the first two, McHenry's Cells program, and I might try Essentials in Writing for my oldest and LoE Foundations for my younger. All I really bought this year was BFSU 2 and a couple other McHenry programs plus supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I ordered and received all my stuff, except for Math & Science, back in November. I plan on ordering Math & Science next month. I know what I'm getting, just have to wait a little bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mélie Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've been buying gradually over the course of the year, so all I have left to order for next year is MCT, Beast Academy (as it comes out) and whatever we decide to use for Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm almost done. One more order to make, but I've spent 3/4 so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahj Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I ordered earlier this month and I think I'm all set for K. The only things I'll need to buy in July/August will be basic supplies and art supplies. I'm waiting for BTS sales and to see how much our supplies are depleted by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm waiting for ABeka's local materials display which should be mid March for my area. That way I don't have to pay shipping. We are going with all of the seventh grade work plus French 1, Art-watercolor, and family and consumer science. We are using Bible curriculum from CLP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm about done. There are some books I am going to look for at the Library Booksale, and I am still looking for a few things used, like Lightning Lit 8. Other than that I'm ready to start on next year's work! If only we could jump in without finishing this year's. ;) This is why I can't order yet. I'll try to find a way to start the new stuff without finishing the current year... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've picked up pretty much all of our Science & History books. I've already purchased next year's writing, as well as youngest DD's kinder workbooks (ETC & Singapore Essentials). I'm waiting on math b/c we're behind...so we may be using our current grade for a while.... Reading is a do-the-next thing, and we still have 2 ETC books to go before needing to order. So we're close to set for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have only one and have to buy as she grades up. We also use the tax return. I'll buy some new crayons/markers/etc when the sales start at the end of summer. We go year round and only have a few weeks left so by the time everything comes in we will be good to start :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've ordered probably half of our curriculum -- waiting to order Visual Link Spanish, Shepherd Biology & Chalkdust Geometry until after we go to Disney in May -- money can only stretch so far until then. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We have everything except math at this point. I think we're going back to Teaching Textbooks in the fall, so I'll need to get two levels of that. Everything else... well, we own way too much homeschooling stuff already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I am done except for some literature, but to be honest I buy literature all year long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplecat Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I still need to get SOTW 2 materials, but I found everything else. We just got a new printer and I'm looking forward to printing my first PDFs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I normally would have by now but this year I'm waiting. There really is no rush. We won't be starting until after Labor day anyways. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I plan to start shopping soon to see if I can find some deals, I just have to make up my mind as to what I want first:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm finished with ordering next year's curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJ Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have everything ordered. The only thing we may need mid year would be random supplies such as pencils, Math if they finish a guide, and supplemental fun stuff for our small co op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm still working on this year. :laugh: I just have to purchase a couple history read alouds and maybe some art books or DVDs. I'd been spreading the purchases throughout the year and it's been a good system. I do have a good start on next year...I've been investing in mult-year curriculum so I have very little to buy (math and a few history books). The bad news is that we need 3 levels of MUS! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've been slowly collecting what I need for next year. Just a few more things and I'm done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Me! We have a used curriculum store and its going out of business. I got MFW ECC manual for $15. I ordered some of the books on sale. I also picked up IEW myths and bible stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have almost everything for next year. I do need to get WWE 2 (Amazon) and EtC 5 (free from our charter). I think that's it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Places all my orders this weekend. Now I am waiting (not patiently) but the dang blasted weather might delay some. Large SL and CBD order and a small RR order. That will be everything except I just found a Bible I want ds to use, Understanding the times, but will wait till it is closer to our start date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I too spread out my purchasing over several months. I have bought science and penmanship because we will continue those during the summer. Lots still to go: SOTW 3 and AG FLL 3 WWE 3 AAS 4 All of these I'll try to find used. Right Start A, waiting for the second edition. Also waiting for SSL 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suppleasthewind Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have an Oak Meadow grade 5 curriculum picked out. I heard they have a big sale in May so I am trying to be good and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am slowly acquiring things but my largest purchase will be made in April. We use mostly Sonlight and take advantage of their time payments. April is the best month to take advantage of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm working through my Rainbow Resource list $50 at a time. :) That's actually a really good strategy! I might have to steal this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've only purchased the handwriting workbooks they'll use next year. I still have everything else left to buy, except math for DS1, since I'm a math curriculum hoarder. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I just made a large order from Rainbow and a small one from Amazon. I'm waiting for SL's updates to see what I'll do there, probably wait or the new one so it has errors corrected at least. I made some downsizing changes to my buying habits. I usually buy lots of supplemental books, but we end up reading them once and then forgetting them. It seems I bought picture books that were good for history, but not ones that they come back to again and again. My order was smaller, and I'm happy. :) There are a few stragglers like math for DD6 for 1st grade and her phonics, Dancing Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I had my box day today. It worked out great for me, my boxes got here before the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've ordered some stuff, but not everything. I bought a bunch of stuff to supplement history (though not the actual history program) and bought DD's math because she just finished TT4. I won't need to buy art because I ordered the rest of Meet the Masters for my kids' level last time HBC had it on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I buy throughout the year. I make a wish list for the next year, plug that into camelcamelcamel, then buy each month when I get price alerts. I'm almost done for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdobis Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I purchased reading, spelling, English, math, and science through R&S. I already have history, typing and handwriting. I just bought RS Spanish. My 14 year old is working on his CLEP tests next year. I purchased his study guides to use with great websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I buy year round. We don't do a boxed curriculum, so once I have chosen the spine the rest is filling in with workbooks, lab stuff, living books, videos, and so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahliarw Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I purchased a state history book a while back and EIW for first grade used here. Today I bought SOTW3 book and activity guide (but I may or may not use it, considering biblioplan) and A Child's Geography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I picked up the main book for American history when I found it for $5 on Amazon :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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