JessReplanted Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have Math covered (CLE), but if you needed "Open and Go" for everything else, what would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Is Mr. Q science open and go enough? I haven't really looked at many science programs, but it seems to be open and go enough for me -- everything's all laid out: read this, do this, gather these supplies. I think History Odyssey is pretty darn open and go too: read this, do this map, write these notes, get these supplements from the library if you want, do this craft if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Which of your children would this be for? What world view are you looking for? Christian, Secular or something with a foot in both camps? By open and go do you mean no planning whatsoever by you or do you like tweaking? My favorite of the moment is IEW writing. They also have Spelling and Grammar (and Literature for older students). So far I've only done the writing (made huge improvements in DS' writing) and spelling (we're just getting started). I am 99% sure we're going to do their grammar also. I'm on a budget of minuscule proportions and IEW can be $$$. So I bought the Themed writing books (I got both student and teacher but haven't used the teacher book at all) there is also a DVD that gives a brief overview of how the program works. I also bought the "budget" spelling that doesn't include the CD's. I would say SOTW with Activity guide is "open and Go". I'm really more of a DIY type person and these are the only two curriculum that I've mostly left alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 AAS Rewards Singapore Math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Heart of Dakota's been great for us in that respect. We use R&S they recommend and Teaching Textbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Easy Grammar Writing Strands Beautiful Feet Books Almost anything published by Rod and Staff Wordly Wise Saxon math from 54 and up Spalding (once you know what you're doing, lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Rod & Staff for grammar. I never have to prep for that. Just go on to the next lesson. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Definitely English Lessons Through Literature, I love that program and it's very easy to use. Singapore math Spelling workout Story of the World Lively Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 English Lessons through Literature! Math Mammoth First Form Latin (with DVD) Everything I use is open and go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 CLE for LA and reading Figuratively Speaking for extra work on literary terms BJU for science and history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 AAS FLL any Memoria Press book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndTheBoys Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We use CLE for reading, LA, Math and Bible and that simplifies a lot. MFW for history/literature--it's open and go too. We are in our second Jay Wile Science book for elementary (Science in the Ancient World) and I haven't had to buy any supplies yet--but i do need to check it once a week and make sure--I need to buy something for next week. I don't do any real planning ahead except checking to make sure we don't need any supplies for MFW (rare) or science. Well, I do plan out my weeks to see how many lessons I ought to complete each week during the year, but I don't prep for each day to teach-- Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Grammar- FLLWriting- Writing and Rhetoric Latin- LFC That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Galore Park English and science (except for the occasional science experiment) Apples & Pears spelling CAP Writing & Rhetoric Getting Started with Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Which of your children would this be for? What world view are you looking for? Christian, Secular or something with a foot in both camps? By open and go do you mean no planning whatsoever by you or do you like tweaking? My favorite of the moment is IEW writing. They also have Spelling and Grammar (and Literature for older students). So far I've only done the writing (made huge improvements in DS' writing) and spelling (we're just getting started). I am 99% sure we're going to do their grammar also. I'm on a budget of minuscule proportions and IEW can be $$$. So I bought the Themed writing books (I got both student and teacher but haven't used the teacher book at all) there is also a DVD that gives a brief overview of how the program works. I also bought the "budget" spelling that doesn't include the CD's. I would say SOTW with Activity guide is "open and Go". I'm really more of a DIY type person and these are the only two curriculum that I've left alone. I am really just curious about any favorites around here that would be considered "Open and Go." We use CLE Math, and we've used Growing with Grammar and Soaring with Spelling, and I'm considering those again for this year. I have been checking out the IEW themed writing books. Thanks for the suggestion! Do you think they can be used without the Teacher's Guide? WE are also on a very small budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Well, if you like a more Charlotte Mason approach and don't mind somewhat religious content and don't have serious special learning issues, Trail Guides to Learning is very open and go, covering literature, history, science, grammar, spelling, art, etc. (pretty much everything but math) and it can be used with multiple ages/stages at the same time, so just the one purchase of books, TM, support material really. Just print out the student pages at the correct level for each child. And it is not like a "boxed" curriculum at all. The material interweaves among each subject but you can easily add to or remove or modify various parts. http://www.home-school-curriculum.com/learning_series/ And here is a review by a homeschooler for part 2 (it is in 3 parts, each covering a year's worth of material for all the subjects but math, but you don't HAVE to start with part 1): http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/review-and-giveaway-trail-guide-to/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Well, if you like a more Charlotte Mason approach and don't mind somewhat religious content and don't have serious special learning issues, Trail Guides to Learning is very open and go, covering literature, history, science, grammar, spelling, art, etc. (pretty much everything but math) and it can Now why couldn't they have this when my son was younger and I was looking for something such as this. I just looked at the books and it is incredible. I am thinking of getting it for my daughter next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Getting Started With Latin - Linney Imitation in Writing - Matt Whitling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelaburke1000 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'm adding the the group in favor of English lessons through literature! Also found all about reading to be very open and go and effective. We've been using Long Story a Short for bible discussions and it's open go as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'll share a method instead of a list of books that may be a wonderful or terrible fit for you and yours. Spend time in the summer (or any spare moments you have) to know curricula deeply, and make syllabi or more detailed lesson plans for individual subjects if needed. When I know exactly what's going on and anything that needs detailed plans already has them, anything can be open and go. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Everything I use is open and go or close to it. AAS CLE Math SOTW ( a little bit of prep if doing activities) Essentials in Writing ( show DVD lesson, do worksheet) Moving Beyond The Page ( again only need to prep to get the materials for activities which usually takes 5 minutes as they are generally household items) Explode the Code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Galore Park L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 My Father's World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Essentials in writing, WWE workbooks, FFL, Math Mammoth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Evan Moor Daily Geography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 McRuffy LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A stack of quality historical fiction novels and biographies. Bill Nye and Magic School Bus videos Write On! by Karen Newell http://www.learn4yourlife.com/homeschool-writing-curriculum.html Alpha-Phonics, preferably the newest version http://www.exodusbooks.com/details.aspx?id=54721 Math Essentials http://rfisher.powweb.com/melinda/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Classical Academic Press materials WWE (if you use the workbooks) Story of the World can be open and go, but there is planning involved for me in choosing library books and which activities to do. But the maps and narration, etc. is open and go. Shurley English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Easy Grammar Nancy Larson Science SRA Phonics Explode the Code Math Mammoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nancy Larson science CLE math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingHope Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Strayer-Upton Practical Arithmetics McGuffey Readers (1879) Spelling Wisdom by Simply Charlotte Mason Rod and Staff English, Spelling, Science Write from History by Brookdale Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I am really just curious about any favorites around here that would be considered "Open and Go." We use CLE Math, and we've used Growing with Grammar and Soaring with Spelling, and I'm considering those again for this year. I have been checking out the IEW themed writing books. Thanks for the suggestion! Do you think they can be used without the Teacher's Guide? WE are also on a very small budget. I'm using the Middle Ages student guide without the TG, for the most part, usually because I can't find it. I do like having it though, just in case. I did a lot of research on the IEW website before buying. I looked at all the examples of IEW's curriculum, listened to some of the free audio files, did an extensive search on the logic board, and asked some questions. I decided that for less then $50 (check clearance sale for better prices) I could take the chance, especially since they have a no questions asked return policy. I like it so well that I tore all the pages out of the student book to put in my son's binder (so, no returning now). For the Spelling I purchased the Phonetic Zoo teachers guide as a PDF ($10) and I am making my own cards, DS would much rather have me read him the words then do a CD(check out the program and you'll see what I'm talking about). I think we'll go with the fix-it grammar because the Teachers manual ($19) comes with a free student PDF. At first glance IEW seems like a very expensive curriculum but if you're willing to adjust and tweak a little it can be fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 WWE/WWS MUS WP LA & History SL HWOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndiLJ Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Teaching Textbooks (Math was KILLING us timewise! Almost ruined homeschooling.) Essentials in Writing (Like it much better than IEW) Nancy Larson Science, truly open and go Growing with Grammar, Soaring with Spelling The rest is not because I LIKE teaching and don't really want something I am not as intimately involved with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Teaching Textbooks All About Spelling Aha!Science (from learning.com, $15/year for 3-5th graders) Veritas Press Self-Paced History The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading Math Mammoth Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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