ChildofGrace Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I always enjoy these types of threads. I'll leave off my high schoolers and just share about the curricula for my two middlers and two littles. DS 5th & DD 6th: Hits Noeo Chemistry II--This is a new field for them and they are lovin' the experiments! WP AA1/SL 3 American History--I've combined these and added additional materials, so this is more my concoction than anything. So far, they love all the readers (both fiction and non-fiction) and read-alouds. Unfortunately, our text is another story. They especially enjoy the Native American Prayer Guide. Hands and Hearts/Core of ReDiscovery Craft Kits--They are wild about making historically relevant crafts. Artistic Pursuits--Actually, this is a hit with my son, but not my artistically gifted daughter. Bummer. Hold That Thought United States Geography--They're finding out lots of interesting information. Rosetta Stone Spanish Like Just Fine *They've used these since they were young, so these programs are "old hat". Horizons Math Language Arts Through Literature A Reason for Handwriting Dislikes Story of The Thirteen Colonies by Guerber/Miller--I am substituting this for the Story of the US books scheduled early on in SL 3 (which I knew would be way below these dc reading/comprehension level). The readings are so short! Not a day has gone by without one of them asking some variation of "That's all?" DD 2nd & DS K: Hits Language Lessons by Queen--DD is loving this. She is falling in love with Language Arts, and since the daily lessons are so very short, we often complete several days at a time--at her request! Alphabet Island Phonics--Has been loved my all my kiddoes, and this DD and DS still love the songs and stories. Five In A Row--Another that has been loved by all my kiddoes. They practically dance when it is FIAR time. SL Readers Horizons Math A Reason for Handwriting Come Look With Me Art apppreciation American History--They are tagging along with their older sister and brother and enjoy coloring the Dover Historical coloring sheets, as well as listening to the D' Aulaire books I've added. *So far, they are really enjoying everything. Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 After completing our fifth week... LOVE (Mom and boys): Math U See (Returned to it and now there are no frustrations with math!) CLP'S Nature Reader Series Queen's Language Lesson Series There have been no real dissapointments so far. The boys have never been crazy about narration and dictation, but I consider it a vital part of their English skills and have seen the benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threecsnme Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 This is a fun post. I love reading what everyone is enjoying :D Here is our list: Likes (both mom and kids): WP Quest for the Middle Ages Artistic Pursuits English from the roots up- I was surprised how much the kids enjoy this one Moving with Math- ds he actually likes math now. Teaching textbooks for dd Science-WP human body Mom's Likes,Kids just o.k.: Reading Detective Editor in chief Word roots dd only Writing Strands- kids are not sure about this one. We are giving it some more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 6th grader- Love- Writing Tales 2 SL Core 5, especially the new Eastern Hemisphere Explorer SL Science 5- this is our first year using SL science, Loving it! MUS Zeta Mom Loves Singapore challenging word problems and Lively Latin, but dd is just tolerating them. K/1st grader Love- HWOT- WOW this program is excellent ETC MFW K Jury is still out on Singapore Math. I may switch him over to MUS. He likes it well enough, but I'm not sure that I do. No bombs this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Woodland_Mom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 We really like: Horizons Math Veritas Press History SOTW History God's Design Science Latin for Children We dislike: Shurley English - I wish I would have stuck with FLL, which we liked a lot. I'm not sure WHY I switched!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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