MouseBandit Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I am having a very hard time dealing with it, but the fact is, I am needing an open-and-go, independent workbook style curriculum, at least for a while. Life is changing again, and our time factor has gone to almost zilch. My 8-yr-old dd can read really well independently, and follow written directions, and I'm looking for something for her (2nd-3rd grade levels) that she can do on her own. The only curriculum I can think of off the top of my head is AO Lifepacs. Are there any others? THANKS!!! mousebandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I like Evan Moor's Building Spelling Skills. Writing Strands has worked well for us for independent work. Teaching Textbooks is great for math if she can use a computer (and is ready for 3rd grade math). Artpacs are pretty independent for good readers. Ruth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Explode the code Critical Thinking Company Logic Books Maybe ELTL We haven't started SOTW yet but what about getting the CD and activity book? Science? I know it's pretty hated (if you haven't heard of it the book is pretty clunky as far as writing goes) but Sassafrass could be read by her and then she could fill in the log book. You can get extra library books for the different topics. I love MP Enrichment, what about looking at their curriculum guides? Maybe there would be things she could and check off on her own like a lit study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 EvanMoore books BrainQuest Comprehensive Curriculum Mr. Q Science, aside from the labs Pandia Press's History Odyssey is easily done independently. If you can take half an hour to go through it once and cross out stuff you don't want them to do, they can complete it on their own. That's what I do, and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Christian Light is a workbook based curriculum designed to be used independently by the student and it provides a very high quality education, especially in the basics. I highly recommend their math, language arts, and reading curricula. Susan in TX 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ditto CLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Paige Smith Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 We like Spectrum workbooks and they have them for all subjects. We are also REALLY liking Teaching Textbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I am loving CLE math. Wish I would have gone this route sooner. We like rod and staff spelling. Ditto above. We are also liking English lessons through literature and with the workbooks especially is independent enough for our tastes and still thorough. Don't feel like using a resource like this is less than creating your own thing. I tried for years more than a decade actually and now that we are using the above I see what my older kids really were missing from my hodge lodge that I thought was better than the dreaded workbooks. There is a reason these curriculums are highly regarded. They are good and get the job done. And many are designed for a one room schoolhouse type situation which is basically a homeschool. So use them and feel good about giving your child a great, solid education. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyaunt Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I think you might consider the ACE curriculum. It is not one that I would generally use or recommend but with the specifications of what you were looking for this definitely something I would consider. I would also suggest the CLE program. I hope things work out for you and that you find what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Sorry things are difficult right now. Hope it gets better quickly. One thought is to also have a basket of supplemental activities that the student can enjoy as some variety to workbooks -- art supplies for exploring with; science kits; math manipulatives and booklets; history sticker books or hands-on items; audiobooks to listen to; access to DVDs or online streaming of science and history shows... Here are 2 complete, workbook-based programs: Rod and Staff Christian Light Education. And here are some individual subject workbooks that are worth a look: Grammar - Growing with Grammar, level 2 Writing - 4 Square Writing Math - Horizons, grade 2 or grade 3 Science - Exploration Science: Elementary -- done solo by the student; computer CD lesson, followed by worksheets and hands-on - Magic School Bus kits -- plus, watch episodes via DVD or streaming - Complete Book of Science, grade 2 or grade 3 History - Abeka History/Geography, grade 2 -- textbook written to the student; have a basket of supplements for hands-on, and watch Liberty's Kids (or other US History-related videos) from DVD or streaming -- I would NOT worry about having written output Geography - MCP Maps, Charts & Graphs level B and level C - Complete Book of Maps & Geography (gr. 3-6) -- may want to wait until next year for this one Logic/Critical Thinking - games, mazes, word searches, etc. - Puzzlemania - Critical Thinking Activities in Patterns, Imagery, Logic - Logic Safari Art - to keep down the "workbook-y-ness", I'd go with a basket of art supplies, some art kits, and some crafts that DD can do all on her own that are hands-on, rather than drawing (which is a lot like writing in a workbook) - Big Yellow Drawing Book - Mark Kistler Draw Squad Edited September 3, 2016 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Climbing to good English Study time math 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I am having a very hard time dealing with it, but the fact is, I am needing an open-and-go, independent workbook style curriculum, at least for a while. Life is changing again, and our time factor has gone to almost zilch. My 8-yr-old dd can read really well independently, and follow written directions, and I'm looking for something for her (2nd-3rd grade levels) that she can do on her own. The only curriculum I can think of off the top of my head is AO Lifepacs. Are there any others? THANKS!!! mousebandit ACE, Christian Light, and Alpha Omega are all similar in format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abeilles Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 We also like CLE math, reading, and english. Rod and Staff spelling. Geography - Maps, Graphs, and Charts. Evan Moor Daily Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 For that age, Writing Skills Book A is pretty independent (writes directly to the learner) and covers writing and some grammar components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsondana Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Growing with Grammar, Soaring with Spelling, and Winning with Writing are all meant to be done independently (except for spelling tests). Wordly Wise is good for vocabulary and also has a read-and-answer-the-questions exercise each week, We've used Evan-More and Scholastic workbooks to fill in gaps, and Evan More has workboosk that address some history/science topics. For history, if your child likes to read they could use SOTW and add to a timeline (writing on hole-punched index cards would let you make your own 'world history'). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Ivy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I like Climbing to Good English, and Evan-Moor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermione310 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 If you're in the phase of life where you need open and go, I highly recommend Christian Light. The math, language arts, and reading are very high quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ditto to so much above, and adding Cottage Press. Also the kumon geometry and measurement, specifically from among the great kumon series, is a super favorite if ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Starline press is an option, but it is more expensive. I know it is secular because it can be ordered with my charter funds, but not sure if that matters to you or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnetgirl Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Mobymax is online, free, and self grading. I like the science, social studies, and vocabulary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 CLE ACE TT Evan Moor Minimize the number of subjects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Elle Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Another vote for Christian Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 As I have watched things change over the years, and the revisions and such, for a complete curriculum, I'd have to recommend Alpha-Omega above CLE and ACE, most of the time. For individual subjects, probably the Amish Climbing to Good English and Study Time math, Evan Moore Daily Science, Evan Moore Geography, and I'm not sure what for history and reading/lit if it must be workbooks. Personally I would just let the kid read if they were doing workbooks for everythng else, to break it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Like Hunter said. She is 8. How about workbooks/computer based for maths and language arts plus a basket of books and several times set aside for reading. She could narrate something she liked to you or just talk to you about her reading in the car or at meals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We really like the Evan Moor workbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 TT for math (so mom doesn't even have to grade, just check progress), CLE for other stuff. Or, even easier for the student, is Growing with Grammar, Soaring with Spelling, etc. CLE gets pretty intense. Then just have her read for social studies and literature (pick some books from the Sonligt/bookshark lists) and watch documentaries for science. Curiosity.com streaming is about $5 a month and all documentaries, or netflix has a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I can't believe no one has mentioned Math Mammoth. We've also used Wordly Wise, Rod & Staff Spelling, Growing with Grammar, Handwriting Without Tears, and Art Packs with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Zaner Bloser Grammar Usage Mechanics (GUM), a good math workbook like Kumon, Spectrum, etc. You could even use Horizon or Teaching Textbooks possibly. SOTW on audio cd would be ok or a booklist she can read through independently, some science kits from Magic School Bus or just some good library books and dvds. You may look at some co-op type classes too. The key thing at this age is to make sure she sticks with reading every day and does math. Get some good literature more than tons of workbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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