FarmingMomma Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I haven't seen 3rd grade planning thread for next year yet, so I thought I'd start one, as I'm in serious planning mode right now :) Here is my plan for DS 8 for this fall: Morning: Spelling/Dictation (alternate days) Christian Studies II (Memoria Press) Rod and Staff English 4 Saxon 5/4 Afternoon: Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage, Elemental Science (He does logic stage with my DD12)- Monday and Wednesday History of Science Literature Study from BF Books-Tuesday and Thursday SOTW 3-Fridays Latina Christiana I-Monday thru Thursday Geography Workbook-Fridays Reading various lit and non-fiction about American History, probably focusing on Pioneers and Indians next year (he mostly does this on his own time) He will continue music lessons for piano, may add guitar lessons as well. Right now DD12 is teaching him guitar, but he will probably want to start taking "real" lessons next year. Both kids also do a nature journal, but I don't really plan nature study time...we live on a farm and they spend plenty of time outside on their own. If they see something interesting, they'll come grab their journal and draw it or write about it. Edited to add: I also ordered the grade 3 penmanship book from Rod and Staff. He's been slowly working on cursive this year, but could definitely use some more practice. Also thinking of replacing Latina Christiana 1 with the Big Book of Lively Latin. He really wants to do both. We are almost done with Prima, maybe he can start LC1 as soon as he's finished, do it over the summer, and then start LL1. We'll see. He really likes Latin :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWeasley Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 My tentative plans for next year for my eight year old: Language Arts: Bravewriter Partnership Writing, will do a Shakespeare play but I won't pick one until I know which ones will be playing around here that are appropriate for her, more Ambleside Year One Bible with some memorization, All about Spelling; probably FLL3 despite its lack of popularity, and of course a lot of independent reading and readalouds Math: Beast Academy, with some Life of Fred History: SotW3, supplemented with Young People's History and a Different Mirror for Young People for greater US history exposure Science: Ellen McHenry's The Elements and maybe Carbon chemistry Geography: South America, no curriculum, just a lot of practicing drawing it and reading about it (though I haven't picked books yet for this, either, yet) Art: Drawing with Children, Child-size Masterpieces Foreign Language: Rosetta Stone Spanish, maybe Homeschool Spanish Academy; Getting Started with Latin Music: Classics with Kids, Suzuki Piano PE: roller skating, swimming I try to hit Language Arts (not all of that, generally only a couple things), math, Spanish, and music each day. Latin gets three times a week. History and science get twice a week. Everything else is once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirstenhill Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm just starting to think things through, but here is what I have so far: For DS, who will be 8 by the fall: Math: Continue Beast Academy - Depending on how things move along yet this year, it will probably be books 4B thru 5A Spelling: Continue Spelling Plus/Dictation Resource book Latin: 2nd half of GSWL Writing/Grammar: No idea at this point Lit: I think I will be making my own list for DS for next fall -- some of it to correlate with history plus some classics History: Together with DD for Dark ages/Middle Ages/Early Renaissance with MOH 2 and part of 3 as a spine Science: Not sure yet...I haven't liked Science in the Ancient World as much as I thought I would, but DS7 says he loves it so...Hmmm...not sure if we will use the next book in the series or not Other stuff: Art/gym/science at co-op. Tae Kwon Do, ICC public speaking club, maybe start a music lesson at some point in the year (DD started half way thru 3rd grade, so I have been telling DS he could consider an instrument of his choice -- probably drums or guitar -- at that point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyseal Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Still thinking about our plans for next year, but somehow I've already managed to buy stuff (wouldn't you know it)?For DD, who turns 8 at the end of August:Spelling/Grammar: At the beginning of this school year, I envisioned finishing LOE Essentials by the end of June, but I can see now that a slow approach will be better in the long run for DD. I'm thinking of taking a summer break to review and solidify spelling and grammar rules, and finishing at the end of the year.Writing/Literature: We're "accelerating" ELTL2 in that we're doing it daily, and we'll move right into ELTL3 when that's finished. That's should put us in a good spot to begin CAP Fable and maybe Treasured Conversations. Not sure in which order, or if any of that will be redundant. We'll see how it plays out!Math: Plan is MM4, but we just ordered BA, so we'll see how that goes as a supplement. (w/Dreambox and Xtramath)Latin: We'll keep plugging away at GSWL, and whenever we finish that, we'll begin Latina Christiana.Geography: A Child's Geography IHistory: SOTW2 and selections from CHOLL (Middle Ages)Science: interest-led science w/our 2-family co-op and get back to BFSU. Summer plan is to lesson plan the heck out of it so I can be more prepared next year (this year my 2 littles made anything that wasn't open-and-go too difficult).Memory work: We are going to stick with working on the selections from How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare, which has been a big hit here this year. We'll do some CC memory work (geography, timeline, and math), but not CC. We'll also continue working on our Scripture Mastery verses and Discovering the New Testament (LDS). We're also picking and choosing from Telling God's Story I. Other: swim team, piano, and we're looking into drawing/painting classes if we can afford it. DD loves to express herself with art, and I...do not. Time to outsource!We do language arts, memory work, and math every day, history 3x/week, science 2x/week (co-op), and everything else twice per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Current plans for dd1, subject to change: Math- Horizons Reading/Spelling- Finish LoE Foundations D (if not already). Hopefully we can move on to R&S Spelling and Open Court Readers. If she needs more work with reading she'll do LoE Essentials. Writing and Grammar- (after finishing Foundations D)-Sheldon's PLL---> TC/CAP Fable (depending on our speed) Literature- I read good books to her, if she is reading well, she reads good books on her own :) History/Geography- Winter Promise Children around the World Science- Nature Study- lots of nature walks, journalling and living books 2.14- Edited Writing and Grammar- Currently leaning towards a vintage text, Sheldon's PLL. Probably on its own until we finish it or it seems she is ready for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Still thinking things through...but the tentative plan is: Bible: BSGFAA Math: MM 3B-4A/CLE 3 Spelling: finish AAS 3/PZ A Writing: WWE3 (narrations only) and CAP Fable Grammar: IEW's Fix It Handwriting: NAC Reading: mix of SL/VP/MP History: VP self paced NTGR Science: Science in the Beginning Lit: Narnia study CAP Beginning Reading and Reasoning Extras: piano and tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalAlt Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Loose plans.... * Math: MIF 4A/B, supplementing with BA 3C/D (assuming spring & summer go as expected) * LA: MCT Island level, with some BW elements worked in - handwriting through copy work - good literature, read alouds and independent reading - writing across the curriculum, journaling * Science: Interest-led, with a library card, experiment kit, and field trips - we did recently discover Basher's science books - awesome! (3x/wk) * History: Finishing our American Girl themed studies and moving to World Cultures and Geography - maybe tweaking Expedition Earth (2x/wk) * CLE Bible (2x/wk) * Outsourced extras: Weekly PE, karate, music/piano; art every other week; swimming occasionally * In-house extras: Typing Club, Code.org courses, either continue with Spanish or let her pick a different language... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I will have a third grader next year, and he will continue with Memoria Press...He will do the original 3rd grade core...Right now I am not planning any substitutions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammish Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I feel pretty good/set about most things, except (or course :glare: science) History/Literature: Build Your Library Grade 3 Math: Continue Math on the Level, aiming to get through 14 concepts a year (which puts us on track to start Algebra in 8th grade) Grammar: ELTL 2 Spelling: Sequential Spelling 1-2 Science: This is where I'm still unsure. Right now I'm thinking I might use the ChildCraft book "The Green Kingdom," read a few pages each week, and plan out experiments and demonstrations and other extras to go along with it. Or I could use "Everyday Science Mysteries" in a similar way (reading one story each week). Or work our way through the Snap Circuit student guide. Or maybe spend a while reading and working our way through Steve Cane's Ultimate Building book? :confused1: Latin: GSWL Art: Home Art Studio Music: Simply Music, maybe finally get around to using SQUILT PE: Golf in the Spring/Summer/Fall, basketball in the winter, and swimming year round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 My oldest guy will be 8 next fall, and 3rd grade-ish. I've been tentatively planning some stuff, but I don't have near as much planned out as you all. Complicating matters, we'll probably have a move towards the end of next school year and I don't know where we're going yet. But, here's what I have so far: Math: Saxon 5/4 + BA (we do a little bit every Friday instead of Saxon right now and it works well) LA: WWE 3, Phonetic Zoo, and ???? (I want a stand alone grammar program that includes diagramming, I think, but I may just wait until next year to do more grammar with him. He has a good foundation right now with McRuffy) Latin: We have some Matin Latin books around here somewhere that I may start with him. They include a fair amount of English Grammar too, so that may do double duty. Lit: VP Lit + whatever else he can get his hands on to read. Science: This has been largely "dad led" around here. This year we got a new telescope and they've been going through his Messier Catalog and they've been learning a lot. VP Self-Paced History and Bible + MP's Greek Myth's book study Legends and Leagues Geography (we're really enjoying the "South" volume this year even though it's not in my siggy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama mills Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Here is what we have so far Math: Math u See Beta Grammar: Climbing to Good English 3 Spelling: Spelling Power Science: Mr Q Earth Science History: Story of the world 3 He will continue to read whatever good books interest him, We just started xtramath so we will see how it goes if he likes it we will continue next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Planned for next year: English: R&S English 3 Literature/writing: primary level Lit guides from Blackbird & Co. Penmanship: R&S penmanship 3/Pentime 3 History: SOTW 2 and read through D'Aulaires book of Greek Myths Science: interest-led Health: Schoolaid grade 3 health Logic: Logic Countdown Math: R&S Math 4, Daily Mental Math 3 Latin: Prima Latina Spelling: R&S Spelling 3 Bible: read aloud one story from the R&S grade 3 readers - NO workbook Music: piano lessons and perhaps choir Art: one lesson per week from arttango.com Not all of that is daily. English, math, penmanship, lit/writing, Bible, and Latin are daily. Spelling is still three days/wk, history is twice/wk, science is when the mood strikes (though he will read on a science topic daily), logic and health are once per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 For DD (8 this April), we'll be doing: Sonlight - Core D Sonlight Science D Abeka Arithemtic 3 Sonlight LA D/IEW Fix it! (Just decided to give this combo a whirl...we'll see) IEW/Bravewriter (loosely) Piano, PE, 4-H-er in training ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have a 7 year old just starting 3rd at a B&M school. Afterschooling is; Maths - using Pearson NZ curriculum eBook as guide but mostly using education unboxed etc as teaching resources. Writing - finish EIW3 then look at CAP fable Science- finished Mr Q life science, read, do some worksheets, do occasional experiment. History - finish reading CHOW French - Alliance Francaise lessons starting next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Math Mammoth 3B & 4A supplemented with Khan Academy and Wrap-Ups for multiplication and division Finishing up Treasured Conversations McDougal, Littell Spelling Aqua level Explode the Code 7 & 8 Copy work (I think I'll use sentences from the WWE2 ebook that I'm not using) in cursive Writing 1-2 pages a week (rough draft, proofreading/revising, and typing a final draft) read alouds from the book list I've compiled (45-60 min. daily) independent reading from above-mentioned book list (30-45 min. daily) Duolingo piano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm afraid this looks a lot like my post in the 2nd grade planning thread, but my children are only 14 months apart so we do many subjects together to maximize my teaching time. My daughter is more advanced in her writing, but otherwise doing the same thing as her younger brother. I am also digging myself out from being in the throes of baby/toddlerhood, and finally finding some time to get more school in the day. Morning Time: Aesop's Fables, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Shakespeare (Lamb or Nesbitt versions), memory work, General Read Alouds (from WTM, AO and Sonlight lists) Bible: I am thinking of trying out VP Genesis to Joshua. Math: Saxon 3 (or Singapore 2B/3A, depending on how our Singapore experiment goes this summer), LOF, Reflex Math; adding in or transitioning to BA if/when appropriate Science: Nancy Larson (finishing 1, beginning 2); Snap Circuits and Magic School Bus kits to do on her own (and/or with her brother) History: SOTW co-op (we will be finishing SOTW 1 and beginning SOTW 2). This has been so much fun, and great for accountability. We are actually doing all of those projects in the AG! Language Arts: FLL 2, WWE 3, WS 3 for the 1st semester, CAP Fable for the 2nd (not overkill because she loves writing), AAS (probably 3 by fall?), ZB 2C Reading: Sonlight 4/5 readers, WTM reading list Geography: Evan Moore, Kathy Troxel Geography Songs Latin: SSL 2 Hebrew: Lessons with Dad Art: Home Art Studio, general art time, SCM Picture Study Music: Composer study, Classical Kids, Suzuki violin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Okay, here's where I am today. My twins are a little young for third, but we started K in ps when they were just barely 5. So, I kind of consider them 2/3rd next year. They're technically third graders according to our umbrella. Reading/phonics- Finish AAR 3 and start 4 Spelling- AAS 3/4 Grammar- MCT Grammar Island Writing- WWE 2 and cursive copywork Literature- Lots of good read alouds and independent reading from classic book list Math- MiF 3a/b and Beast (or Miquon if BA is a flop this spring) History- SotW 2 Science- Earth and Space (probably Pandia) Memory work- tied to everything with lots of poetry Coop- Spanish, geography, lego science, book club (and soccer outside all that) I haven't finalize that book list yet but we might add in MCT's literature for the second semester. We loved memorizing all kind of poetry this year, particularly Shakespeare a la Burns. We will certainly continue that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strange_girl Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Wow, it's so funny to think I'm planning for third grade already! Where did the time go? Anyway, here's our plan as it stands now: CLE Language Arts 3 CLE Math 3 CLE Reading 3 *or* some Memoria Press Lit guides, if we need to change things up for interest. Real Science 4 Kids Elementary Physics and Elementary Biology. Story of the World 3 w/ activity guide Writing With Ease 2 Latina Christiana 1 Literature: lots of read-alouds. She also reads on her own every day. Music, art, and PE without a set curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriciaT Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Here are plans so far for my 8 year old princess: Math- TT3 and Life of Fred Elementary Spelling- AAS 3/4 Grammar- MCT Grammar Island Literature- read-alouds, and lots of independent reading (she Loves reading, so no worries in this department) Writing- monthly writing project of her choice History- Ambleside year3, but substituting SOTW3 for CHOW Science- NOEO (but not sure which one, deciding between Physics and Chemistry) Art- various "how to draw..." of things that interest her Music- violin lessons, choir, read biographies of famous composers and listen to their music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawlas Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Wow! I'll have another third grader! Funny how I'd sort of missed that until now . . . most of our stuff is do the next thing: reading: ??? Not sure where to go here. May just choose an appropriate spot and finish OPGTR? Or AAR 3? writing: CAP W & R Fable and/or WWE3 grammar: FLL3 spelling: AAS 3 handwriting: Modern Cursive B Math: CLE 3 or MM 3A & 3B - we'll see how the rest of the year goes History: SOTW3 and Courage & Conquest Geography: Apple Maps 2 French: Ecoutez Parlez 3 & 4 Science: RSO Chemistry 1 Art: piano lessons and Artistic Pursuits K-3 book 2 PE: lots of outside play, swimming lessons and archery group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebereid Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 We are barely half-way through 2nd grade but I'm already getting nervous about 3rd! My husband says we need to make sure to focus on "STEM" next year, which got me all nervous as I've been only doing science through co-op and interest-led. We'll see how it goes to try a little more formal. Six more months before I need to panic? Here's my current plan. ELA: read alouds as a family (haven't decided which: I'm awful about getting read alouds done!). LOE Essentials for handwriting, spelling, and basic grammar. We're only on lesson 6 but it's starting to move faster. We'll just keep going until we are done, maybe not until the beginning of 4th grade. Writing: My son has taken an intense dislike of WWE2 so we stopped. We're just doing narration, copywork, and dictation with passages I select and it's going well. We'll hopefully keep that up and do creative writing of some kind via co-op. I am an English person so I am excited to play this by ear. Math: Probably continue with Singapore Primary Math. Add in as needed? Not sure if we'll need more next year. Maybe the homeschool Math and Science club. Social Studies. SOTW 3. We just read it; we don't usually do extra activities. We'll add in as we want, and I try to throw in American History and Geography here and there as I notice gaps in his recognition and understanding. Science. I am nervous about this. I was thinking of Sonlight E because Raisin wants to learn about Electricity but I think it may be too hard so I'm now leaning toward RSO Chemistry for next year and Sonlight Science E for the next. Also, I'm going to coach Jr. First Lego League. There may be a science class tie in at co-op too. Hopefully RSO Chem! Other: Visual Link Spanish. I love it! Continue Book of Mormon study with me. Maybe I'll add in that he has to read Bible Stories to little sister. Swim and Gym and/or gymnastics. Art at co-op and maybe piano lessons. We'll probably try to add music appreciation in once a week too. What am I forgetting?! I feel like there is something big. Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Science: Nancy Larson (finishing 1, beginning 2); Snap Circuits and Magic School Bus kits to do on her own (and/or with her brother) Do you feel like NL Science 1 would be okay to do with an 8yo and a 6yo? I don't want to bore the 8yo, but I'd like the 6yo to be able to participate. I keep waffling on purchasing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in KY Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My son will be 8 in October, doing mostly 3rd grade work: Language Arts: Language Lessons for Today by MFW (a revised version of Serl's Primary Language Lessons), AAS 2/3 Reading: Sonlight readers Math: CLE 2/3 Science: Sonlight science B History: Sonlight Core B Music: Guitar lessons We've done Sonlight Core A this year and it has brought joy into our home schooling like nothing else we've tried. I buy the books used and spend 1/2 to 1/3 of the full price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Do you feel like NL Science 1 would be okay to do with an 8yo and a 6yo? I don't want to bore the 8yo, but I'd like the 6yo to be able to participate. I keep waffling on purchasing this! I suspect NL Science 1 would be too basic for your 8yo. If your 6yo is a good reader, you may be happier with NL Science 2. I am doing 1 with a 6yo and 7yo, and they do roll their eyes at the review sheets. It is written on a very basic level. They find it fun, though, and it gets done consistently around here. You can take a look at the samples online, or call the Nancy Larson consultants. They are very helpful, and will talk it through with you. They tend to suggest choosing the grade level between two students who are working together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HelenNotOfTroy Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 We will continue with WWE AAS SOTW He will be trying out Beast Academy to see if that goes better. I am thinking about KISS Grammar We will be starting Latina Christiana next month, so if that goes well, we will continue Latin in 3rd. Literature and science will continue to be what he or I wants and mostly library books. I am sure there is something else, but I don't know what right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harm Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 We run a feb - Dec school year so I've just started 3rd grade with my oldest. FLL3, WWE3, & spelling lists from essential spelling. Read silently 20 min per day & read aloud to me from a reader ETC & HWT cursive MUS Gamma Prima Latina Keyboarding without tears We're 2/3 thru SOTW Middle Ages 1/2 way through Astronomy Bible & memory work is done after dinner. I think that's it... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 DS will officially be a 3rd grader in the fall and will be using Math: BJU 4 Science: BJU 5 History: SOTW 3 Writing: WWE 3 Grammar: FLL 4 Cursive: HWOT Spelling: BJU 4 Reading: Easy Peasy 4 Bible: Easy Peasy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Here are my tentative plans for my rising 3rd grade boy: Math: CLE 3 LA: CLE 3 Reading: CLE 4 + lots of good books (some tied to history, some not) Writing: Memoria Press Intro to Composition Latin: Memora Press Prima Latina Spanish: CAP Spanish for Children Science: Science in the Beginning and nature center homeschool classes History: SOTW (finish 1, begin 2) Supplement with Evan-Moor Teacher Filebox as needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Here's what I'm thinking for our first time in 3rd... Math-BJU 3 plus Singapore IP and CWP mixed in, and xtra math Reading-he'll read for 45-60 minutes from a preselected list, and discuss with me Literature-daily read alouds and possibly COAH Classic novel units for fun Writing-Language Lessons for Today 3 ( MFW ) and CAP Fable, TC? Spelling-If we finish AAS 5 this year, I'll move him into R & S 4 next year, need independent! Penmanship/cursive-Catholic Heritage Curricula 3 Science-NL 2 History- VP SP year 1, plus readers, notebooking and projects if time Religion-faith and life? He goes to a local Catholic school one morning a week for gym, art and music, and will continue piano lessons on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalAlt Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 From some other wonderful thread, I think I found a series to use most often for science - Scientists in the Field. A good chunk of them have learning guides and other suggested goodies in the Resources section on the website - it looks awesome for a science motivated kid! Loose plans.... * Math: MIF 4A/B, supplementing with BA 3C/D (assuming spring & summer go as expected) * LA: MCT Island level, with some BW elements worked in - handwriting through copy work - good literature, read alouds and independent reading - writing across the curriculum, journaling * Science: Interest-led, with a library card, experiment kit, and field trips - we did recently discover Basher's science books - awesome! (3x/wk) * History: Finishing our American Girl themed studies and moving to World Cultures and Geography - maybe tweaking Expedition Earth (2x/wk) * CLE Bible (2x/wk) * Outsourced extras: Weekly PE, karate, music/piano; art every other week; swimming occasionally * In-house extras: Typing Club, Code.org courses, either continue with Spanish or let her pick a different language... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianna Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Math: finish TT3 and 4 Piano AAS MFW Exp-1850 and most of their 3rd grade suggestions :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Right now I am planning: Math: Math Circles, BA 4 LA: AAS 3, Reading Horizons, Singapore Sentences to Paragraphs 3-4, maybe Home2Teach writing classes, Wordly Wise 3 online, maybe Grammar Island/Sentence Island, Verticy Orange, Rewards Intermediate for phonics Literature: will create this myself but haven't decided on books yet, maybe Alice, Peter, Mole MCT trilogy + others? Online mythology class. some George MacDonald and others History: SOTW 1 with Athena's in fall, probably SOTW 4 with Athena's in spring (we are on modern by rotation but he really wants to repeat ancients too) Nope, looking like Human Odyssey 3 Modern History tag along Science: biggest ??, probably Engineering is Elementary but will be interest driven by him, programming tutoring, science classes at co-op, Still not a lot of ideas here, probably a humanities crossover - RFWP Ferret Ecology, Mythology & science, or Harry Potter Herbology Typing: BBC Dance Mat? He can't stand this with a passion. Maybe Typer Island? Music: Suzuki violin PE: Football & swimming, maybe baseball Funny how much difference a few months makes. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Here is my 3rd grader next year: Math: Singapore 3 with Beast 3 Phonics/Grammar: Phonics Road 2 Science: Elemental Earth and Space Writing: Writing with ease finish 2 and start 3 History/Geography/Lit/Bible: TOG 2 Latin: SSL2 Spanish: La Clase 2 Various Logic Books Music: Cello PE: Tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm4him Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 CLE 300 for Math, LA, Reading, Bible, Social Studies, and Science CLE Music Theory 3 Artpac 3 Pentime 3 MAYBE Speedy Spanish 1 (as time allows) Hey Andrew 3 Latin's Not So Tough 3 Boy's Choir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm4him Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Oh, and we will be doing Classical Conversations Cycle 1 memory work at home and our science, history, and literature books will all revolve around these topics (ancient world history, world history in Africa, Asia, South America, Canada, and Native Americans, biology, geology). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 My 3rd grader is a little behind in reading and writing but progressing well. He'll be 9 in November. Math: CLE 3/4 (he'll finish half of 3 this school year) LA: R&S Phonics 2, Reading 2, Spelling 2 History: MOH 2 Science: TBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five More Minutes Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I can't believe my youngest is going to be in 3rd grade. Our plans as of this week ... Math: Singapore 3 (with CWP and IP a half-level behind); maybe start Beast towards the end of the year; supplement widely Writing: half of WWE 3; W&R 1 Grammar: MCT Island; punctuation worksheets Spelling: AAS 4 (wrap up) & AAS 5 History: Canada's Natives Long Ago; Courage & Conquest Science: physics, astronomy, earth science using mostly BFSU, TOPS, and documentaries Languages: Greek (Song School), Latin (Latin for Children), French, Spanish (these last two are taught by my wonderful mother who is a French/Spanish teacher) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura W. Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 For my 3rd grader next year: Bible - CLE Bible 3 Language arts - Recipe for Reading full program (he's dyslexic), 2-3 Progeny Press Literature guides Math - MathUSee Gamma, Teaching Textbooks 4 Then, for everything else, we'll alternate between two things - FIAR some weeks, other weeks we'll do History Lap-Paks from Homeschool in the Woods and Magic School Bus Science Kits. If possible, I'll add in Artistic Pursuits. Blessings, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Math: MUS Language Arts: LLATL History: MOH Science: AIG God's Design Series piano Charlotte Mason style studies as a family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Updated since I have ordered curriculum: Bible and memory work Literature (will vary and is not planned out) Saxon 3 Eiw 3 Spelling work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyc78 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Current plan which is subject to change 1000 times :) Bible- (done as a family) Daily Devotional; Whats in the Bible; Daily Reading in Vos Storybook Bible; weekly Scripture memory Math- MUS Delta Language Arts- Reader list taken from SL and other lists; Copywork and Dictation from readers; Weekly writing assignments Handwriting- Prescripts Cursive History Sentence Copywork Grammar- Growing with Grammar? Spelling- AAS 3/4 History- SOTW 1; VP Self-paced Old Testament & Ancient Egypt Other- Weekly CC Meeting and related memory work, weekly PE class, seasonal sports, Lego club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehp Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 It is so strange to think that my son is going to be a third-grader. They seem like the *big kids*. I am feeling strongly led to continue my simple, somewhat-minimalist approach, and am trying to ascertain what that will look like in third grade, and how to merge my own Charlotte Mason-leanings with a modern curriculum. Still pondering it. But for now my leaning is: *Math: Miquon, cont'd, and R&S Grade 3. Maybe LOF sometimes. *Language Arts: K12 LA, with my modifications *History: Child's HIstory of the World + Genevieve Foster books *Science:Outsourced to an amazing local science teacher/school! *Weekly (outsourced) art lessons--his favorite thing, I think! *music: He's taking piano now, but doesn't love it--but he doesn't hate it either. I am leaving it entirely up to him as to whether to continue piano in the fall, so we'll see what he chooses. We will likely be involved in a Charlotte Mason weekly group that will involve some nature study (my son seems to do this on his own all the time without any intervention from me!) and some artist and composer study--twice a month. I have abandoned all plans for formal Bible study because it just works well for us to read together in a casual and informal way. And last but not least, life stuff! He's a fabulous helper around the house and I plan to continue to help him develop those skills, and also develop whatever else he's interested in doing. I will probably teach him how to cook some simple things and how to vacuum with the *real* vacuum cleaner. We also just like to read together, which is entirely informal and unplanned. So really, in essence, this is Miquon/R&S math, k12 LA, and history/artsy stuff, plus outsourced science, art and maybe piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmingMomma Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 We may also add CAP W&R Fable I haven't seen 3rd grade planning thread for next year yet, so I thought I'd start one, as I'm in serious planning mode right now :) Here is my plan for DS 8 for this fall: Morning: Spelling/Dictation (alternate days) Christian Studies II (Memoria Press) Rod and Staff English 4 Saxon 5/4 Afternoon: Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage, Elemental Science (He does logic stage with my DD12)- Monday and Wednesday History of Science Literature Study from BF Books-Tuesday and Thursday SOTW 3-Fridays Latina Christiana I-Monday thru Thursday Geography Workbook-Fridays Reading various lit and non-fiction about American History, probably focusing on Pioneers and Indians next year (he mostly does this on his own time) He will continue music lessons for piano, may add guitar lessons as well. Right now DD12 is teaching him guitar, but he will probably want to start taking "real" lessons next year. Both kids also do a nature journal, but I don't really plan nature study time...we live on a farm and they spend plenty of time outside on their own. If they see something interesting, they'll come grab their journal and draw it or write about it. Edited to add: I also ordered the grade 3 penmanship book from Rod and Staff. He's been slowly working on cursive this year, but could definitely use some more practice. Also thinking of replacing Latina Christiana 1 with the Big Book of Lively Latin. He really wants to do both. We are almost done with Prima, maybe he can start LC1 as soon as he's finished, do it over the summer, and then start LL1. We'll see. He really likes Latin :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm not sure if I should post here or on the 4th grade thread. Ds8 will be an older 3rd grader working between a 3rd and 4th grade level on most things. English: Shurley 4 Math: Saxon 6/5 Science: Science in the Beginning: Ancient World Literature: VP grade 3/4 Language: Latin for Children A, first half Spelling: AAS finish 2, 3, and start 4 Writing: W & R 2 & 3 History, Bible: ToG Year 1 with siblings: Philosophy for Kids, Getting Started with Spanish piano, TKD, fencing, soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Mine will turn 9 in June, so he's an older 3rd grader too. Math: CLE/CWP 3 Treadwell 3rd Reader & Companion Spelling (the old 1919 Pearson 3rd grade reformatted) SOTW 1 (He's a younger sib...finishing SOTW 4 right now.) Science: BFSU Literature/Poetry/Art/Music/Shakespeare: I'm working on it...CM style...probably pulling much of it from ambleside...probably combining a bit with big siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamajams23 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 My daughter turns 8 this summer. I have this planned beginning September 2015. Math- Right Start D, Math Mammoth 3 Language Arts- Handwriting Without Tears 3 FLL 3 WWE 3 Modern Curriculum Press phonics C All About Spelling 3 Read to Mom/ Silent Reading Keyboarding Without Tears History- SOTW 3 Science- Nancy Larson Science 3 Art- Atelier Art plus other art videos Music- Piano instruction, We have been listening to classical music daily for many years. I also like to play music from other cultures throughout the year. Social- Ice Skating, Birding Club, Looking into 4H for this year, Homeschool playground meetup group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyc78 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Current plan which is subject to change 1000 times :) Bible- (done as a family) Daily Devotional; Whats in the Bible; Daily Reading in Vos Storybook Bible; weekly Scripture memory Math- MUS Delta Language Arts- Reader list taken from SL and other lists; Copywork and Dictation from readers; Weekly writing assignments Handwriting- Prescripts Cursive History Sentence Copywork Grammar- Growing with Grammar? Spelling- AAS 3/4 History- SOTW 1; VP Self-paced Old Testament & Ancient Egypt Other- Weekly CC Meeting and related memory work, weekly PE class, seasonal sports, Lego club updated plans... Bible- Vos Storybook Bible, Scripture Memory and Integrity Time Math- MUS Delta (I think??) plus LOF LA- (strongly considering) ABeka Language 3 (minus Spelling) with additional narration/dictation/copywork AAS 3/4 History- SOTW 1, VP Self-paced OTAE Science/Health- Exploring God's World; Abeka Health, Safety and Manners Art- Abeka Art projects w/ younger sister Various interest led readalouds Other- Classical Conversations, weekly PE, soccer, horseback riding, Lego club, lots of free creative play time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I did third grade this year with my little guy. It went great and the curriculum I am using is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof2littles Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 All BJU Distance Learning online for: Math Reading English Spelling History Science Teaching hearts, training minds + What's in the Bible DVDs for Bible (I work pretty much full time and distance learning allows me to homeschool my kiddies.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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