diaperjoys Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is what we have lined up for these two kids. I'd love to have input from those who are further along the trail than I am. These two are currently doing Ambleside year 4 and 5. Kiddo #3 tends towards dyslexia and is thriving with the lack of busywork in Ambleside. Kiddo #4 does fine with Ambleside, but quickly runs out of work to do, needs to be beefed up a bit. Kiddo #3 – 6th Ambleside Year 6 History Literature Science Theology Writing Apples & Pears level D -necessary for this kiddo Math - Teaching Textbooks, finish 5, do 6. Language – Spanish, Duolingo PE – Baseball, spring and fall Kiddo #4 - 5th Ambleside Year 5 History Literature Science Theology Math - Teaching Textbooks 5 Music – Piano PE – Baseball, spring and fall English – BJU 5 (extra work to reinforce grammar/writing and keep a very quick child busy) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Arrows4theLord Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) It sounds like a pretty good variety. I've looked at Ambleside a little but don't know much about it. Charlotte Mason based? You can always start a 2nd language with #4. The younger they are the faster they learn the language. :001_smile: Keep it fun! Just a note about TT math, for your #4, it is a little slow compared to some other programs. You may want to encourage #4 to work over the summer and bump up a grade level next year. I use it for some of mine, but my oldest (11th gr) recently said it didn't cover enough material before she took her PSAT this past fall. She said if we would have started Pre-Alg. in 6th or 7th gr. she would have been better prepared. She needed Geometry, Algebra 2, & Pre-Calc. skills. Just a heads up for down the line. We do like TT a lot. It saves me tons of time! We are just going to adjust their schedule a bit for the next ones coming up through. I think it's great that you found a good match for your 6th grader! Happy teaching! Edited February 11, 2017 by 8Arrows4theLord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I'm only vaguely familiar with Ambleside, but it looks like you have all the major bases covered? Maybe toss Spanish at the quick younger kid too. There's no grammar instruction for the older kid, but perhaps that's intentional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diaperjoys Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Oops, Kiddo #4 is already doing Spanish, and will continue. Forgot to list that. The grammar issue was an oversight on my part. A big one! I'm glad ya'll caught that; I'll add it to the list of curriculum purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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