twoxcell Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Â Oregon has a Math series that's online.. We'll do that for his Math (with my husband) He'll be going through that as my son is able... (Basically Algebra) Can you tell me what this is? I am curious now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I am just starting to think about it! Â Grammar R&S 6 ( was doing hake 6 half pace so would be doing second half but they prefer R&S) Spelling R&S 7 Vocab -Caesar's English (was planning to do it during 5th sigh) Math - MM6 and 7 (goal) Science - BJU science 6 - liked 5 with just books but am considering videos for 6th History - MOH vol 3 Writing - WWS1 Reading - ? Logic ? Foreign Language ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I think I have my plans in place now, so here goes.  Bible: Awana and Christian Studies IV      What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers      The Action Bible  (Someone mentioned this in a thread, and I forgot we already owned it.)  History: BJU Heritage Studies 6 (ancient history)  Science: Signs and Seasons along with MP Astronomy (this summer and fall)        BJU 6 Science (January and summer)  Math: Christian Light Math Life of Fred Fractions and possibly Decimals and Percents  Hands-on Geometry  CT Balance Benders, other logic books as I find them  Language Arts:  Christian Light LA for grammar and spelling  IEW Ancients theme book for writing  Figuratively Speaking (spread out over 3 years)  Christian Light 6th Reading (complete 3 of the LUs this year and continue it and 7th into the next 2 years)  MP Poetry for Grammar Stage (17 of the poems, the rest next year)  MP American Lit (on link right above) (8 selections, the rest over 7th and 8th)  Historical Fiction & Literature: The Golden Goblet, Hittite Warrior, Archimedes and the Door of Science, Detectives in Togas, The Bronze Bow My Side of the Mountain, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Holes, Tuck Everlasting  Geography: MP Geography 1 Review and US Review (never did the first book, but I only want to learn what is in the review books)  Probably do some home and life skills as well as some art/drawing with sister  Basketball    1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2queens&1princenmyhouse Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I feel like we are slacking after reading most of these lists, but here's ours.  For DD11 Math: Saxon 7/6 Grammar: Intermediate Language Lessons Writing: Homeschool Connections Class online class Simplified Writing for Middle School, An All Encompassing Foundational Middle School Writing Course Spelling: All About Spelling (starting at the beginning and seeing how far we can get--her spelling is atrocious) History: RC History: Volume 3 - 1066-1699 Geography: Map Trek to go along with History and also MCP's Maps, Charts and Graphs Eastern Hemisphere Science: RS4K Chemistry followed by Biology (we'll start Chem this summer since we were woefully lacking during this school year) Latin: Prima Latina Religion: Faith and Life 6, Altar Server  Art at the local Catholic school and on the volleyball, basketball, and archery teams.  Soccer with the Y  Homeschool orchestra, violin, and a homemade club called Liberty Ladies (focus on oral presentations and learning about strong women in American history)  Most literature will come from history or readings for Liberty Ladies.  If I find it lacking, I have the books that go with LLATL tan (which I purchased thinking we would go that route). We'll use the study guides if needed.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'm having a really, really hard time deciding on history. I want to use TOG but just not sure it will work for us. I have searched highschool threads trying to figure out what people use in highschool for history and haven't really come up with much. My gut tells me to go to MFW but so many people make it sound like it doesn't work for upper grades (like 5-8). I can see the literature is lighter and good for my upcoming 4th grader. But, maybe the book basket has enough for her. Â Anyways, here is the start of my plans. Â Grammar: R&S6 Spelling: R&S6 Writing: WWS 1 Math: MM6, some Life of Fred Fractions/Decimals Latin: Finish GSWL and ___________ Spanish: Start GSWS Logic: ____________necessary already? Â Literature: ?? If not TOG, I don't know what people use/recommend. History: TOG? SOTW? MOH? MFW? Yikes!!! Science: Apologia or AIG. Not sure if Anatomy or Botany yet. Â Health: Something. CA requires it.... PE: She does soccer, dance, etc. Art/Music: ?? I really like MOH. You can always add literature for the time period by looking at tog, sonlight MFW for ideas. I add in mapping and the put timeline summary entries into the ipad timeline app they have. If we have time and energy, we may do a project or homeschool in the woods paper craft. At the very least, it gives a nice walk through history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I left off some additional bible resources I'm going to use.  What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers  The Action Bible  (Someone mentioned this in a thread, and I forgot we already owned it.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I should start working on this, but the older two have taken up all my time lately. :)  So far...  Math - continue AOPS Pre-Algebra and something for drilling basic skills (probably R&S Arithmetic) Language Arts - finish Spelling Workout series, list of literature to read, continue R&S Grammar, vocabulary books, IEW Science - no idea History - no idea Latin - Second Form Latin Logic - Fallacy Detective and Thinking Toolbox  Bible study Piano Boy Scout merit badge work Probably art classes Lots of robotics and electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 umm...I guess I need to plan too, although I am still kind of in thralls of this year. :lol: .. Â UPDATED (again 5/19): Â So, here it is so far: Math: MM6 (+ Murderous Math books or some other "fun" supplement) Vocab: Wordly Wise 6 or Vocab from classical roots 6........got VFCR and love it so going with that one and DS liked the looks of it so much he started it already :laugh: Â and it seems to be sticking Lit: Best _____ (plays, poems, short stories, chapters, nonfiction) series from Hewitt (Just got the 1st book and LOVE it, won't do everything in the book, but I prefer it over the K12 lit we did this year!!) Grammar: EM Language Fundamentals 6 for review Logic: Building Thinking skills 2 by CTC, plus some other fun logic puzzle type books Spelling: continue spelling workout WWE3 Science: Chemistry using...Ellen McHenry CD with lots of reading and experiments Arabic History: Human Odyssey Vol 2 using additional reading lists and outlining and reports (younger ones will follow along in the time period with SOTW3 and read alouds) Â Â All together: Islamic Studies Artist study (I'll pick some to match the time periods, I will make up a folder for each artist and then just pull it and use) Some homeschool art classes maybe, kind of pricey I think ($15/kid/week,5 week minimum, we have charters here and they push prices up because charter parents don't pay out of pocket :glare: ), might buy some home art dvds instead and just invest in good supplies......another thing to research...gonna get dvds, just have to decide which ones LOL Homeschool PE class ($25/mo/child, a bit better I think) Geography: Visits to Europe (maybe start Asia if time allows) Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'm usually just lurking but here's my first post :001_smile: This thread has been so helpful and inspired me to plan (and post) about next year.  Math: AofPS PreAlgebra  Science: Apologia Chemistry and Physics  Language Arts:  VP Literature class online, Continue WWS 1 as we're working through this slowly, R&S English, WW  History:  VP self paced online 1815-modern  Latin:  Latin for Children or Latin Alive...have both.  Just not sure yet which to start her with.  Logic:  Fallacy Detective  Bible:  God's Great Covenant...probably  Continue art instruction and competitive gymnastics.   3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemota Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 OK, after finally getting DD's official diagnosis (stealth dyslexia), I've been figuring out how to best work with her strengths and weaknesses. This plan may change as we continue to learn what styles work best for her, but right now we are considering:   Math:  MM6/Jousting Armadillos  Writing: continuing with WWS1  Grammar: Not sure yet: either Analytical Grammar done on the whiteboard, or something like Giggly Grammar.  Lit: Considering putting together a Tolkien year OR working through Figuratively Speaking with various lit, short stories and poetry.  Spelling: continue Apples and Pears Spelling  History: Medieval using Human Odyssey & Project Passport with lots of historical lit tied in.  Science: CPO Earth Science  Logic:  Fallacy Detective / A of A?  Latin: Cambridge Latin (We're finishing up GSWL this year and DD wants to continue)  Continuing piano and various seasonal sports: cross country, soccer, softball and track and field.  DD is also talking about learning Spanish, so I may have to start researching that.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Somehow I left off Figuratively Speaking as well! We'll be using it over the next 3 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mukmuk Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 11yo 6th grader.  I had outsourced a number of subjects as I got busy starting up a business (still rocky and very sporadic!).  These plans are a continuation of what we're doing now that I foresee will leak into next year, as well as books I haven't added. The general idea is that we'll do a lot more co-reading and there will be more required reading of different genres.  Math. Outsourced. Abstract Algebra and Algebra 1 revision (Dolciani).  Paper Square Geometry.  Science. Outsourced. Chemistry with labs. DS has been reading a lot of science books on his own. But I plan to co-read more with him. Book list includes The Magic of Reality, Dr Art's Guide to Science, Chemistry for You, and more to come.  History. It's been stop/start for us here. Perhaps Big History, following up with Human Odyssey.  Language Arts. Outsourced writing. But Writing and Rhetoric looks great (drool). I'll likely start him from Fable. Killgallon Paragraphs for Middle School. Jacobs Ladder for comprehension. Word Roots. Still thinking of literature.  Logic. Pack of logic workbooks like Perplexors, Analogy Crosswords, Deducibles, What's Next. We're getting together to do Thinking Toolbox with a friend.  Technology. Scratch. Arduino.  Foreign Language. Outsourced to a very excellent language tutor.  PE. TKD. Swimming. Therapy that he finally likes. Bal-a-vix! Considering tennis, rollerblading (good chance that his balance has improved to this level), water polo.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have a tentative plan but it may change due to how much or little we finish over the summer.  Writing/Grammar/Literature-outsourced with local writing instructor over summer, online class for school year.  Math-Dolciani Pre-Algebra/ to begin Algebra next spring  History-Human Odyssey (finish vol 1 move to vol 2)  Logic- Art of Argument  Science-Science Olympiad 4 events  Violin & Piano-continue with lessons  Foreign Language-  ?  need to outsource  Competitions-  my dd10 wants to do the National Mythology Exam again, and You Be the Chemist challenge along with SO tournaments.  Physical Fitness/ Team Sports- Softball (spring & fall), Basketball, Track and Summer Volleyball  Forgot Latin--undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CafeDiem Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 We almost have a plan in place.  Math: Finish Saxon 7/6 (he will be halfway done) and then 8/7 or Algebra 1/2 Spelling: Spelling Workout F Vocab: Vocabulary from Classical Roots Grammar/Writing: Haven't decided either Seton English 6 and finish WWS1(we are going at half pace this year) then Creative Writer 1                             or we may try to finish WWS1 over the summer and do a year of Hake Grammar & Writing with extra writing in other subjects Latin: First Form History: Seton 6 for our spine (which covers ancients and middle ages) Literature: Books to tie in with history Science: Kolbe Science 6 (Harcourt textbook) Music: Piano Lessons Art: Seton Art 6 + A Child's History of Art: Architecture    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Tagging on here because I desperately need to start planning and have no ideas yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 If she decides to stay home (considering PS) or if she comes home soon after starting (made a week and a half last year)Decided that the 1X per week classes will be enough "socialization"(she didn't want to get up at 6am any more then I did.) We'll be doing: Math: DIY- Thinking something video/online with math drill W.S.'s YourTeacher (she's loving it, no more crying over math? Me that is) and lots of whiteboard (what we're doing right now) I blame the necessity for having to come up with a math program without a textbook on the 1.5 weeks she spent at PS last year where the really cute/young/male teacher made math "fun" by not using a book :glare: . Science- Environmental Science- another DIY using lots of video and labs/activities. History- William the Conqueror to Age of Enlightenment, using a bunch of different sources -K12HO, OUP, CTT, videos from Netflix, youtube etc... (can you see a trend here?) Writing- IEW based on History lessons, Killgallons Creative Writing at local Cottage School :hurray: Grammar- TBD Literature- I'm thinking we'll do Figuratively Speaking and some lit analysis type stuff for short stories, poetry etc... I made an off hand suggestion that she could do "fairy tales retold" for Writing class and we could read the originals and remakes.... now I have to design a literature course based on Fairy Tales :svengo: She's self teaching ALS and doing a great job. PE, Art, and Flute lessons (self-taught until now) at local Cottage School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm still hung up on what to use for grammar next year, but here is what we have so far:Math: MUS EpsilonScience: Behold & See 6 Â Â History: 20th Century World HistoryLiterature: to go along w/historyGeography: MP Geography IIWriting: EIW 6Spelling: SYSGrammar: undecidedLanguage: undecided - either Latin or SpanishArt: local classes Musical theater & various sports (archery, basketball, horseback riding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've held off on planning anything, because DH was talking about PS next year. DS is pretty gung-ho to stay at home and our living situation is still really uncertain so it's likely we'll continue homeschooling for sixth. Â MATH: AoPS Pre-Algebra, moving on to AoPS Algebra SCIENCE: Earth Science using Tarbuck's textbook. He wants to do a science fair project this year so I'm reading Ruth's inquiry based science posts. TECHNOLOGY: learn computer programming-I'm still working on a resource LOGIC: to be determined ENGLISH Literature: selection of books from WTM medieval logic stage, poetry, short stories Writing: I'll create assignments from his history, science, and literature Grammar: Rod and Staff 6 Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling Workout G&H HISTORY Textbooks: Selection of OUP's history books on the Middle Ages Geography: probably pick back up on world geography study EXTRAS PE: football, basketball, track Art: Artistic Pursuits (both kids want art to be a priority next year) Foreign Language: continue spanish with text (Breaking the Barrier?). DS asked for Mandarin (tbd) Scouts: Various merit badges based on earth science study (Astronomy, Geology, Space Exploration, Weather). Life Skills: learning to cook. This year, it was pretty clear that he needs to spend more time in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'll play. My 6th grader is my youngest: Math finish Saxon 6/5, go on to 7/6 Latin: prima Latina, finish, the do visual Latin and Latina Christiana History; Diana waring history alive Rome, reformers, revolutionaries Science: either flying creatures or do General science over 2 years. Writing: finish Writeshop 1 add in some IEW Grammar: Fix it book 1 Spanish: Rosetta Stone Literature: read and discuss various books, some from history, some just good literature Philosophy adventure- saw it on Timberdoodle, looks great! Spelling power Art at co op American Heritage Girls badge work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audreyinboston Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Math: LoF & Math Mammoth (4 days/week) Logic: Building Critical Thinking Book 2 (1 day/week) Science: Earth Science using Intellego Units, various books/videos, maybe some CK-12 (2 days/week) Spelling: SWR (maybe changing to Sequential Spelling, she is struggling here) (4 days/week) Writing: CW Homer (part B ), CW Poetry for Beginners (part B ) (4 days/week) Grammar: KISS 3.2 & 4, MCT Grammar Town for variety (2 days/week) Vocabulary: CE 1 (2 days/week) Literature: good books mostly related to 20th century, mix of read-aloud and ind. reading (daily) Latin: Lingua Latina: Familia Romana chp. 9-16 (4 days/week) Spanish: Homeschool Spanish Academy (online) (2 days online/2 days offline) History: 20th Century using Intellego Units, SOTW vol. 4, History of US, various books/videos (2 days/week) Geography: Atlas of the World (Parragon), World Geography (McDonald), puzzle maps (1 day/week) Music: Classics for Kids (website) focus on 20th Century, Listen to Learn (1 day/week) Art: Art with the Great artists (focus on 20th Century), Art for Kids: Drawing (1 day/week) Theology: Old Story New, Bible (daily) Study Skills: Learning to Learn (maybe do it in the summer, 1 day/week)  When I list it all out it looks like a ton! But really, many of these things are once or twice a week and combined with other things. Our "humanities" is a mix of history, geography, literature, music, art. Our STEM is math/logic and science. LAs are combined spell/grammar/vocab and writing. Foreign languages are separate.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This will be the first year I only have ONE homeschool child.  My eldest just graduated and will be in college, and my middle two will be in public high school (11th and 9th).  Due to a variety of life issues, including the special insanity that is having a homeschooled 12th grader, my rising 6th grade dd has been left to her own devices more than I like over the past couple of years.  So, this coming year I am hoping to get her back on track BUT I am hoping to do some of the "fun" homeschool things I haven't been able to do with my kids in a while.  I am planning curricula that are (I hope) efficient, good quality, and get the job done, so that dd and I can spend some much needed quality time together.  ALSO, I think she needs a change in the materials I've been using with her, so we'll be trying some curricula that are new to us.  Here's what I'm planning/considering:  Math:  Math U See Epsilon English composition:  CAP Fable & Narrative 1, plus possibly Killgallon Sentence Composing for Middle School, and if we like it, possibly start Paragraphs for Middle School if we have time in our school year. Grammar:  Growing With Grammar 6 Spelling:  Logic of English  Going to see how she does without spelling instruction this year.  We do a lot of outside activities, so something had to give. Literature:  Progeny Press and Novel Units guides to complement Geography studies ??? Not sure about doing lit guides, or just completing a reading list.  She asked for lit guides, but I prefer the simplicity of just a reading list.  FINAL CHOICE:  reading list w/ discussion/writing using WEM Latin:  Latin Prep 1 Memory:  Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization Logic:  Orbiting with Logic Geography:  Trail Guide to World Geography; Geography through Art Science:  Milestones in Science kit, along with library books (although I just saw the Elemental Science website for the first time, so this may change) Elemental Science:  Earth and Astronomy for Logic Stage Bible:  Explorer's Bible Study Arts:  Music co-op:  choir, music theory, band (flute) Other:  Enrichment co-op:  acting, digital video editing Girl Scouts  I hope to have time to bake, go to the museum, take walks, etc.  But I tend to be over-ambitious, so who knows how things will really shake out.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This is our plan..... Hope we stick to it! We school year round from August to July.  Writing: IEW Middle Ages, EIW 6 (2 weeks, 1 week) Cursive: Pentime 6  Grammar: AG season 1.....after season 1 start R&R book, EM Daily Editing  Lit: Mosdos Press....making notes on literary devices, Book Basket....discuss casually TTC style  Phonetic Zoo....Dictation.....Word Roots A1-2  Math: Middle of Saxon 6/5....then to Saxon 7/6  History: Mix of SOTW audio, parts of History Odyssey 2 Middle Ages w/ Human Odyssey, Project Passport, history readers...... Composers/Art Study, our wall timeline, videos, Renaissance Fair in November!!  Geography: Mapping the World with Art along with big sis/ Shepard Software games  Science for my Zoologist: Elemental Science Logic Mix.....1/2 Biology, 1/2 Earth Science, Sassafras Zoology reader, Discovery Education   Logic: Logic Liftoff or Perplexors  Typing  Getting Started with Spanish with workbook as a family  Cooking Skills/Nutrition/Health- girls health, PE at YMCA, Might get Science Fusion Human Body at her wish  Morning Breakfast Current Events & iCivics  Fiddle lessons  Volunteer at animal shelter..... Possibly pet sitting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Here is the current plan for DS. I also can't believe he's in 6th grade already. Â Writing With Skill 1 Maybe a Lost Tools of Writing Workshop if our schedule will allow Elements of Language (using the 8th grade book over the next 3 years) Third Form Latin Sonlight Core F History Club (participating in the History Bee/Bowl) Finish Algebra 1 Teaching Textbooks, supplement with LOF Beginning Algebra & Khan Academy Typing Prentice Hall Earth Science (???) Science Olympiad Calvert School Discoveries in Art Band (Trombone)/Piano Swimming/Baseball Scouts Volunteer program at a nursing home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 under consideration:  Math - Math in Focus  Lial's BCM  English - RS Spelling/Grammar 6 Finish Grammar/Spelling from PR4         WWS1 (1st half or so)  WTM Expository Writing I         Landry English II:         MCT Grammar Town         Building Poems         Caesar's English I         Paragraph Town                  Literature -  Hittite Warrior           D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths           Theras and His Town           Mystery of the Roman Ransom           The Bronze Bow           Black Horses for the King           The Samurai's Tale           Adam of the Road           Landry English II:           The Horse and his Boy           Island of the Blue Dolphind           Where the Red Fern Grows           A Single Shard           Holes           Out of the Dust  History, Geography, Art, Music, etc - Ancient History based around TOG Y1 and SL Core 6, adapted into a secular manner with lots of extras from my previous D rotation  Science - Exploration Education Physical Science Introductory Conceptual Physics  Foreign Language - Duolingo French                 SYRWTLF  French I (for one twin who is really interested)                  or   and                 Getting Started with Latin (for second twin and younger DS)  I think I finally have things set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 T is going to be in WTM Expository Writing 1 too, Mel. Maybe she'll 'see' your twins in class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Anyone have any good American History Historical fiction for a sensitive 11 year old? I'm planning our history extras for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Some things remain tentative:  Math-MM6  Spelling-Phonetic Zoo  Reading-book list w/discussion  Writing-Expository Writing I  Grammar/Mechanics-ILL/Practice Voyage  Vocab-CE II  Other LA-Building Poems (did not get to last year)  History-SOTW finish 3 move onto 4/A History of US corresponding time frame  Science-co-op-they'll be using Prentice Hill Science Explorer Focus on Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics)  Arts-guitar lessons  Other-various co-op enrichment classes      TKD      I would love to begin Spanish language instruction this year, but I'm not sure how we'd fit it in.  How do you moms do it all????        1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014      I would love to begin Spanish language instruction this year, but I'm not sure how we'd fit it in.  How do you moms do it all????  I have that thought every year! Some people don't do every subject every day. Others do a "loop schedule" where they do the 'every day' (math) stuff and then as far through their other subjects as they have time for. They stop for the day and pick up the next day wherever they left off on their list of "other subjects."  My kids that are self-directed with non-teacher-intensive materials get more done than the ones who need me 'at elbow' - because I only have so much time for each kid. There are always things I have to put off or cross off the list entirely because we don't have time to do it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 DP Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlowefamily Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Tentative: Math: AOPS Pre Algebra or Singapore DMCC 7 (going back and forth between) Logic: TBD Science: 2nd Half of Holt Life Science, MP Astronomy or Botany Spelling: Kolbe Word List Writing:Â MP Fable Stage, Writing Strands, Essays on Demand Grammar: VOE 6 + MP Recitations in Grammer 2 + Excerpts from FLL Vocabulary: Wordly Wise Online + MCP Word Study Literature: MP Poetry + Kolbe Middle School Reading List + Book Reports Reading: MP Teaching Guide to one of their recommended 6th grade books, Catholic National Reader Greek:Â Introduction to Greek Alphabet Latin: Latina Christiana or New Missal Latin History:Â Famous Men of Greece, Continue MP Ancient History, SOTW Middle Ages, Great Courses Videos Geography: Daily Geography, MP Geography Workbooks Music: Yet more Piano Art: TBD Theology: Kolbe books, Catholic Catechism for Kids Other: Scouts, Karate, Swim Team, First Lego League Current Events/Discovery:Â still undecided, might have them choose one article from WSJ or Encyclopedia Britannica to share and discuss each day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABE Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Math: Math-U-See Zeta, Life of Fred Decimals and Percents Grammar: Hake Grammar 6 Writing: Writing with Skill 1 Spelling: All About Spelling 5 Latin: First Form Latin Science: CPO Middle School Earth Science History: Story of the World 2 with the Classical House of Learning logic stage literature guide Logic: Mind Benders, Critical Thinking 1 Music: piano lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveorange Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Math: Saxon Algebra 1/2 and Life of Fred (suggestions welcome as to what level would correspond - we haven't used LOF before.  It looks interesting to me as a supplement)  Religion: Seton Religion FYC 6  History: 300-1400 AD, not yet decided on the core book, either DK or Usborne or both, with lots of extra related reading  Grammar: Easy Grammar 6  Vocab: Vocab from the classical roots  Science: Exploring Creation with Anatomy, Sassafrass Science Anatomy and Head to Toe experiments, at least for the first semester (we're going to try one science morning a week, with all 4 of my school aged kids working together - we'll see how that works!)  Latin: Latina Christiana II  Handwriting: Writing Our Catholic Faith 6  Piano, Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Extra-curricular homeschool activities on Fridays  Can't wait to start! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Math: MUS and math drills LA: LLTL Tan, Igniting Your Writing History: MOH 2 Science: Finish 106 Days of Creation, after that we'll be reading some science books (Science Experiments You Can Eat, Woods Walk, Outdoor Secrets, Nature Friend Magazine) Art: Drawing With Children Bible: Laying Down the Rails for Children, My First Hymnal, Scripture Memory Box various poet, artist, composer, etc. studies along with some family read alouds Extras: piano, gymnastics, HS co-op  I'm not sure on foreign language...I keep wavering between Latin and Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 We started this week.  So far, so good. It looks long to me, but it's spread out pretty evenly and doesn't take her that long.  Math: CLE 6  Grammar: R&S 5 (2nd 1/2)  Spelling: Dictation Day by Day, R&S 6 Dropped dictation.  Every year I feel guilty about the fact that we never seem to get to it.  Writing: Written narrations and Igniting Your Writing  Vocab. EftRU  History: HOD CTC  Geography: Map Trek Ancient  We switched to map drawing Leigh Bortins style.  Science: Science in the Beginning  Art: Line Upon Line (CLP) and SCM Picture Portfolios  Rosetta Stone French  Mavis Beacon Typing drills  Bible: Awana Truth and Training  Literature: various lists for independent reading, family read-alouds  Piano, Ballet, Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlcc Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 We started this week.  So far, so good. It looks long to me, but it's spread out pretty evenly and doesn't take her that long.  Math: CLE 6  Grammar: R&S 5 (2nd 1/2)  Spelling: Dictation Day by Day, R&S 6  Writing: Written narrations and Igniting Your Writing  Vocab. EftRU  History: HOD CTC  Geography: Map Trek Ancient  Science: Science in the Beginning  Art: Line Upon Line (CLP) and SCM Picture Portfolios  Rosetta Stone French  Mavis Beacon Typing drills  Bible: Awana Truth and Training  Literature: various lists for independent reading, family read-alouds  Piano, Ballet, Band  KeriJ, which subjects are you requiring written narrations for?  Also, how many are you requiring per week?  Just curious as to how it's working for you as I'm currently planning our year and wondering what is a just "write" and what is too much. :)  How often for Igniting Your Writing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 KeriJ, which subjects are you requiring written narrations for? Â Also, how many are you requiring per week? Â Just curious as to how it's working for you as I'm currently planning our year and wondering what is a just "write" and what is too much. :) Â How often for Igniting Your Writing? Â Written narrations for history and literature. Â I'm leaning towards 1 per week each. Â But the science program requires writing for each lesson as well...sort of narration style. Â We do science twice a week. Â Â I guess that makes it about 4 narration type assignments each week. Â I've scheduled Igniting Your Writing for 1 lesson per week, divided over 2 days. Â So far it seems just "write". :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlcc Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Written narrations for history and literature. Â I'm leaning towards 1 per week each. Â But the science program requires writing for each lesson as well...sort of narration style. Â We do science twice a week. Â Â I guess that makes it about 4 narration type assignments each week. Â I've scheduled Igniting Your Writing for 1 lesson per week, divided over 2 days. Â So far it seems just "write". :) Â Thanks! Â It's helpful to know you're a step ahead of me as we seem to have similar homeschooling philosophies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I've made a math change. I sat down with ds to pick up some math this summer. I can't believe how much he's forgotten over the last 2 months off. He is in the midst of his pre-teen years. Part of me thinks he was just being lazy because he didn't want to do it. I ordered CLE math so that he can do a spiral program. He might need more regular review during middle school if he loses his brain due to hormones! LOL!     Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks!  It's helpful to know you're a step ahead of me as we seem to have similar homeschooling philosophies.  I wouldn't say I'm a step ahead. :)  You give me good ideas often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlcc Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I wouldn't say I'm a step ahead. :)  You give me good ideas often.  Well, you're a step ahead in that you've started 6th grade already and we aren't starting until Sept. 1st.  6th grade seems more intimidating to me.  Pre-teen years. :scared: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lemonade Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is my first year homeschooling this kiddo. I am mostly using a customized Memoria Press package so that I'll have a some hand-holding, but not too much (if that makes sense). Â Math: Singapore 5 with some R&S 6 for review. Grammar: R&S 5 Writing: Classical Composition, Fable/Narrative combination Literature: MP 5 (and will read books of his own choosing, too) Latin: Latina Christiana 1 (our first experience with Latin) Science: MP 5 Geography: Geography 1 (MP) History: Famous Men Middle Ages Handwriting: (yes, this needs done...MP cursive writing for older children and adults) Spelling: R&S 6 (but I suspect it will be too hard, as this is a real weak issue) Bible: Christian Studies 3 (New Testament) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm finally sure--everything is ordered and (mostly) organized.  Math: Jacobs Algebra  L/A: AAS, review and complete 5, then 6 and possibly 7. Also, Evan Moor Grade 6 Grammar and Punctuation.  History: History Odyssey 2 Medieval times, using a Houghton Miflin textbook as our spine  Science: CPO Middle School Earth Science  Spanish: Duolingo  Programming  Sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've decided to finally put my plan out into the world to make it more real. And I guess find out if anyone sees something horrific that I've become blind to in my months of deliberations, lol.  My 6th and 7th graders are combined for pretty much everything but math. I go a little easier on the younger one.  Math - Saxon 7/6 Writing - review some IEW and complete WWS1. Also still playing with Killgallon books. History - HO Modern, level 2, slightly adapted, and adding American History Series workbooks Literature - mostly through HO with additional (un-guided/ungraded) titles Science - Earth Science through co-op, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470239557/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873551974/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 at home, along with monthly homeschool classes at the environmental center and still scouting for volunteer opportunities. (I am pulling my hair out trying to organize all this. But it's rare that they get so excited about academics, so I'm trying!) Latin - laid back, self-directed, with whatever materials she wants to use from the shelf.Spanish - continue Breaking the Barrier with Rosetta Stone  other co-op classes - art, theater arts, Odyssey of the Mind, cooking class other activities - softball and probably karate  I'm still mulling over spelling, vocab, and geography. I really intended to strip this year down for our first 4-day school week schedule with co-op taking up the 5th day. I'm this close to believing HO will suffice for vocab, but I'm twitching over the other two.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Starting to get 6th grade under control with some adjustments to my earlier plans. I am concerned that I may be trying to cram too many materials into our schedule, especially in the English and Composition department!   I am *still* not completely settled on all options but here is what I think we are doing:  English and Composition-Saxon Grammar and Writing 6 CAP W&R Narrative II and Chreia & Proverbs, CAP Reasoning and Reading Level 1, Complete Killgallon's Sentence Composing for Elementary School, Complete English Lessons Through Literature Level 3 and maybe go on to level 4???, Complete Growing with Grammar 5, and Complete Apples and Pears C and D.  Math-Saxon Homeschool Math 76, Khan Academy, and various math games.  History and Geography-Medieval History Portfolio and Timeline Binder with History Revealed RRR, Story of the World 2, & Ages of Grace Compressed All American History Vol 1&2 with 50 States and Where to Find them.  Science-Elemental Science Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage Some kind of science club, hopefully through the local science museum.  Poetry-Art Grammar of Poetry with DVD presentations.  Vocabulary-Caesars English 2 and Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6  Art-Connect the Thoughts Artists Basics Outsourced to a community class.  Music-Piano Instruction PE-Ballet Art of Argument Language Lessons through Literature 5 Latin-Linney's Latin Class Complete Getting Started with Latin and then ???   Does this look doable (i.e., recommendable)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space station Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I know that it won't all get done, but here is what I will have available for her:  Math:  Continue AoPS Intro to Algebra, continue LoF Beginning Algebra, LoF Advanced Algebra, AoPs Intro to Number Theory, AoPS Counting & Probability, ALEKS (because it is assessment tool required by charter school)  Language Arts: Grammar Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Finish MCT Practice Voyage 45-100, Start Magic Lens 1 & 4Practice1 Vocabulary Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Finish CE2 Lessons 11-20, Start WWW1 or MP Book of Roots Poetry Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Finish World of Poetry, poetry in WWS, and poetry in MP lessons Writing Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Finish WWS1 Weeks 30-36, Start WWS2 Speech Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Fables & Folktales A Writing Workshop for Young Storytellers, IEW Speech Boot camp, 50 Debate Prompts For Kids Literature Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Figuratively Speaking, Ready Readers 3 and Ready Readers Narnia, Classics Club Wind in the Willows Read Alouds Ă¢â‚¬â€œ MP 6th grade list Handwriting Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Teach Yourself Cursive &/or Latin Cursive Copybook  Science: Engineering Ă¢â‚¬â€œ Building Math Stranded! Planetary Science (Earth Science) Ă¢â‚¬â€œ AstroVenture online NASA curriculum; Lyrical Earth Science  Social Studies: US History Ă¢â‚¬â€œ The Story of US w/ Hewitt guide, SoTW 3 & 4 as audiobooks or read alouds, Current Events - CNN Student News, ArtnerĂ¢â‚¬â„¢s ReaderĂ¢â‚¬â„¢s Guide to American History for reading suggestions or BF Western Expansion, Geography - BF Geography or NatGeo Geography  Classical Studies: MP 6th Grade Sets - Famous Men of Greece, Horatius at the Bridge, The Trojan War  Latin:  MP First Form Latin, Lingua Angelica  Greek: From Alpha to Omega text, ancillary exercises, reader and publisherĂ¢â‚¬â„¢s online resources, first half only  Logic: Critical Thinking 1  Programming:  Kid coder WebDesign, FortHunt CSS online class  Christian Studies: MP Book IV;  The Screwtape Letters with Study Guide from CS Lewis Study Program; Read alouds from The Book of Virtues for Young People  Music: Piano, Violin, Homeschool Choir & Bells, Chamber Music group  Art: 1 semester Homeschool art class  PE: Homeschool Gym class, Ballet and Jazz dance classes  (I know, I know - I said it won't all get done!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 This is my first year homeschooling this kiddo. I am mostly using a customized Memoria Press package so that I'll have a some hand-holding, but not too much (if that makes sense). Latin: Latina Christiana 1 (our first experience with Latin)  I think going with MP is a good idea for a bit of hand-holding as you go through the year. Don't be afraid to tweak, though. I think you're making a good decision in going with LC1 instead of FFL as your first Latin experience. It is a good solid intro. And don't be afraid if you guys don't quite "get it" right away - I think you have to see the big picture sometimes before the little pieces really make sense. And you'll see it all again in First Form (FFL) -- although MUCH QUICKER.  My 6th and 7th graders are combined for pretty much everything but math. I go a little easier on the younger one.  History - HO Modern, level 2, slightly adapted, and adding American History Series workbooks Literature - mostly through HO with additional (un-guided/ungraded) titles I'm still mulling over spelling, vocab, and geography. I really intended to strip this year down for our first 4-day school week schedule with co-op taking up the 5th day. I'm this close to believing HO will suffice for vocab, but I'm twitching over the other two.  Have you been using HO Level 2 before this? HO Level 2 Ancients (the only one I've used) had a LOT of geography. I added maps to the timeline assessments to see what she remembered from doing all the maps and was pleasantly surprised at how much she could label by memory after all that practice.  On Spelling - remember you can have them keep a spelling notebook of words they misspell in their daily work. Once per week, you can have them look up those words (or a select # of them) in the dictionary, use them in a sentence, write their etymology, derivatives, whatever ...  And then have them look over the rest of their notebook. (Alternatively, if you guys are a tech-family, you can check out an app where they can keep a list of their missed words & requiz themselves - like Spelling Notebook.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Have you been using HO Level 2 before this? HO Level 2 Ancients (the only one I've used) had a LOT of geography. I added maps to the timeline assessments to see what she remembered from doing all the maps and was pleasantly surprised at how much she could label by memory after all that practice.   On Spelling - remember you can have them keep a spelling notebook of words they misspell in their daily work. Once per week, you can have them look up those words (or a select # of them) in the dictionary, use them in a sentence, write their etymology, derivatives, whatever ...  And then have them look over the rest of their notebook. (Alternatively, if you guys are a tech-family, you can check out an app where they can keep a list of their missed words & requiz themselves - like Spelling Notebook.)  Well, between HO and SOTW, it isn't so much world geography that I'm concerned about. It's the gosh darn 50 states they don't really know! :o  I'll definitely check out that app, though. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Okay, I am so over figuring out what to use. BUT, I think I've got it now, with the exception of a couple of book choices! Â Language Arts: Writing: Writing With Ease Grammar, etc.: Figuratively Speaking, The Giggly Guide to Grammar, Knock at a Star: A Child's Introduction to Poetry OR Rose, Where Did YOU Get That Red? (these are all once-a-week subjects) Â Math: Saxon Math 6/5 Â Science: Zoology, with Science Explorer: Animals (to be fleshed out with supplemental reading/hands-on) Â Everything Else "Schooly": I use the "Afternoon Basket" for everything else: History (options A or B), geography, mapwork/cartography, nature reading, mathematical reading, world religions, literature (to be decided), etc. Â Other/Independent Studies: Roller derby Maybe French with Duolingo Various projects she chooses herself, including knitting, sewing, sculpture, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Man, my first post has almost nothing common with what we are doing. I'm actually doing something a bit strange. I have fantasized about Moving Beyond the Page since the moment I saw it but couldn't bring myself to pay that kind of money, finally a few months ago I order the last concept from the 9-11 set. I LOVE it, BUT I have a bunch of other stuff I love, so I decided to work in a block schedule by quarters and plan a full two years, alternating MBtP units with other stuff. Here's what we've got:  Moving Beyond the Page 10-12  Language Arts: LLTL/ELTL 3 & 4 Spelling: Spelling Workout G Math: Singapore 5 with CWP and IP Life of Fred Science: Real Science 4 Kids: Chemistry, astronomy, physics, and biology Latin: Lively Latin 1 Logic: mindbenders (we've started Fallacy Detective but I think it's a no go, I'm not Christian and it's too much) Art: Evan Moor History: SOTW 2&3 PE: football and golf  I think that's it. I am so excited and so happy with the combo I've come up with. I think it will ease the boredom that sometimes sets in and all the hands on stuff is a huge plus for my two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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