How does this sound for our first year?

[blue daisy]

This is what I have planned for our first year.  I already have most of this, still need to order language arts, so any suggestions on that are appreciated. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good about this plan.  It think it provides enough structure and rigor without totally overwhelming us in our first year. Thoughts?

 

DS11, 6th grade

math - accelerated class for gifted kids at local univ. If this becomes too much for him, we'll pull out and do AOPS.

reading list, still working on

IEW

ELTL 5?  (Is this overkill with IEW)

Elemental Science Physics

SOTW1 with siblings because I already have it, will add some additional readings

 

He's in piano lessons and Scouts and wants to add cello lessons.

 

 

DS8, 3rd grade

BA finish 3, start 4

reading list, still working on

ELTL 3

ETC 8, then probably start a word study/word origins program

Cursive handwriting

He enjoys writing stories on his own so we'll just stick to that for now, practice editing, etc.

follow with brother for science, get out into nature

SOTW1

 

piano lessons and Scouts

 

 

DD6, 1st grade

Singapore1 and Miquon

read aloud to me daily

Progressive Phonics

ETC 3 and 4

ELTL 1

Handwriting

She writes/spells pretty well.  I think I will do spelling lists from her writing and to go along with ETC and ELTL. 

read books and explore nature for science

SOTW1

 

she takes dance classes and wants to start Girl Scouts

 

 

 

2 year old wreaking havoc while we do all of the above :)

[Lilaclady]

I think that's great for first year. All the best

[Rachel]

Your 3rd and 1st schedules are very similar to what I do. I think it looks good.

[Laura Corin]

Looks good.  I would start with English, maths and exercise, then add in the history/science when those are solidly in place.

[blue daisy]

Thanks all!  Language arts is the area I'm just not as sure about. Am I hitting the pieces I need to hit without doing too much?  All my kids seem to be natural readers and spellers so far so I don't want to add extra programs just for the sake of doing them...  But am I doing enough?

 

The plan is to get math and reading going on a routine then add others as we can (or as toddler allows us! lol)

 

If you read my other thread last week about being anxious, this is kind of what I'm talking about although I'm far less anxious than I was last week.  :)

[AdventuresinHomeschooling]

I think it looks great. The only thing I might add is an occasional art lesson. This could tie into history and be as infrequent as once a month. If you are interested in some resources, I could steer you that way, or it could be an occasional thing you pull off Pinterest. Or you can just go over supplies and some basics and let them have fun. Even watching the Bob Ross shows just added to Netflix or some art history books or drawing or Usborne books from the library. There are lots of options. I don't want to overwhelm you, but you might consider something for a fun Friday.

 

I'd give you more feedback on LA, but I haven't used those programs. But they are solid programs. Don't be anxious. You can be confident that you did your research and made a decision for good reasons. Curriculum can be tweaked to fit what you want to teach. It's just a tool, not a contract. I hope you have a great year!

[blue daisy]

I think it looks great. The only thing I might add is an occasional art lesson. This could tie into history and be as infrequent as once a month. If you are interested in some resources, I could steer you that way, or it could be an occasional thing you pull off Pinterest. Or you can just go over supplies and some basics and let them have fun. Even watching the Bob Ross shows just added to Netflix or some art history books or drawing or Usborne books from the library. There are lots of options. I don't want to overwhelm you, but you might consider something for a fun Friday.

 

I'd give you more feedback on LA, but I haven't used those programs. But they are solid programs. Don't be anxious. You can be confident that you did your research and made a decision for good reasons. Curriculum can be tweaked to fit what you want to teach. It's just a tool, not a contract. I hope you have a great year!

 

To the bolded - thank you!  I needed to be reminded of that!!  :)

 

Yes to art.  I have some ideas and plan to add that and music in after we get our main subjects into a routine.  I like the idea of fun Friday. :)