myfatherslily Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Do you know what books and curriculum you'll be using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have decided on about 75% of our curriculum for next year with the rest on active research. My biggest challenge for next year is scheduling all 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Have to figure out high school options for youngest. So far its between TPS or K12 int. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have decided on about 75% of our curriculum for next year with the rest on active research. My biggest challenge for next year is scheduling all 3. :iagree: though I only have to schedule 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am finally at a place where I am comfortable with my curricula choices...and that feels great! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I chose "Other" because I haven't really thought about it and haven't started buying yet, but I pretty much know what we're using because we're satisfied with curriculum we're already using. The kids are all doing well with their math. Dd is working with a mentor and she hasn't decided what she's doing next year. Ds(8) will continue with Singapore and ds(6) will continue with Right start. We're very happy with language arts. Dd will be doing CW Diogenes and AG. I think I'll start both the boys in CW Aesop. I'll continue with FLL with them and with AAS. After a year away from TOG I'm looking forward to starting Year 4. That will cover the rest of our LA as well as history, geography, art, etc. I can't actually think of anything "new" we're planning on using... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've got it all picked out but I haven't purchased yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've still got to cull the history reading books and haven't even started on science yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am about 90% done deciding what to do. Who know planning for 3 was going to be so much harer, especially because I want to combine lots. I am also changing our registration status next year, which means I have to alter some of our work to make sure it follows the alberta learning outcomes, which is not hard to do, jsut takes more foresight to make sure what I chose works. I have started buying some things because I had the funding left this year to do so, I will have WAY more funding next year to buy materials with, so that has been fun too, figuring out what else I can afford this year that I never could before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm still working on history, but otherwise I've decided about everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think I have it all planned out, but dare not buy anything ... everyone keeps introducing me to such wonderful new things on the boards :D. I'm sure I won't put the final stamp of approval upon our choices until July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've already bought most of mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have mine all planned out, and almost all scheduled for next year, and have started some work on the year after...:D Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I voted for having it all planned out already, then started reading the replies - I forgot about my soon to be first grader! :001_huh: So, I have it all planned out, except for her. :tongue_smilie: I have NO idea what to do with her. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 And I've purchased much of it already. In fact, I got so into the whole thing that I actually started writing out history plans last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've purchased most of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 After weeks of searching, posting, praying and reading, it's time to :party: Because I am DOOOOOOOONNNNE!! I am at peace and can now read for enjoyment (even if it's more curriculum catalogs:lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingLatin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Wow -- I guess it would be smart to start thinking about this soon! I have a six-week-old baby, though, and have been distracted lately. I guess I've got a while, though -- my oldest is doing kindergarten work, by which I mean The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Reading, and he's only a little past halfway through, so there's not a huge rush for me to assemble first-grade materials. Nealy Mama to Thales, 6; Lydia, almost 3; and Odin, 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnia Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Already decided and mostly purchased, although I must say that I reserve the right to change my mind regarding any or all of it at any time whatsoever without notice. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We are going to continue on the path we are currently on, so I don't have too many more decisions to make there. I will have to pick some books for literature, but I won't do that until we finish going through this year's pile and I can assess how we did, interests, reading abilities, comprehension, etc. (Although, I will probably just pull books off of the shelves that we already have and not have to buy too many.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) I think our curriculum for the upcoming year was set when we began our 2008/9 year. I had recently asked my children how they felt about their curriculum and they responded "We love it. Don't change!" That's good enough for me.:D Edited January 28, 2009 by sweetbaby typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I need to work on some reading lists but the basic curriculum is figured out, and most of it is ordered/already here. I've been reading like a mad woman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aletheia Academy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Next year is mostly planned, bought, and paid for. The only items outstanding are the next levels of MUS, a Mindbender workbook, and an analogy workbook. Yea. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Already decided and mostly purchased, although I must say that I reserve the right to change my mind regarding any or all of it at any time whatsoever without notice. :D I hear you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think our curriculum for the upcoming year was already planned when we began 2009. I asked my children how they felt about their curriculum and they said "We love it. Don't change." They good enough for me. I want to be like you when I grow up.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am beginning to look for some of it used. For history I am using Truthquest and I want to get to modern this year so I have had to go through AOR 2 and 3 and choose what topics to eliminate so that we can do that. I just bought AOR 3 Used and once that arrives I can finish planning history for next year and plug in the books, lectures, and movies I want to add in. Everything else I can wait awhile on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The order will be placed within the next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have decided on all subjects except art and music. I have already purchased over 50% of it. I want to have school mostly planned so I can take some time off over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) My used things started selling again this week, so I'm waiting on one more sale. Then I can buy the last of my CLE. One item is backordered on Amazon (good luck!). I'll need to buy co-op materials, but they're not available yet. If my oldest's co-op class doesn't make or we can't do that for some reason, I'll have to buy his history this summer. Then I'll start buying for 2010-2011 in the fall. Edited January 27, 2009 by GVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihoboneo Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We have been using Tapestry of Grace for two years now and we will stay with that next year for History, LIterature, Bible and Worldview. My daughter is 10th grade and my youngest will be in 1st next year. We are using write shop for my oldest for writing, easy grammar and Apologia for Science. Blessings, Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've been working on it, but I'm finding it difficult. Both of my girls are straddling "grade levels" in multiple subjects and I don't think there's a single subject that will be neatly wrapped up in typical school year style, so I'm trying to estimate where they'll be, and it's making me nuts! Ds is a bit easier. I still don't know if his father will agree to traditional homeschooling for next year (this is his first year *at home with a cyber charter), but I'm prepping just in case. He's followed grade-level work all this time, so there's a fairly clear cut starting point. Planning Latin and Logic is the hardest part in his case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have everything except what books we are going to be reading. I just need one more book for our independent list and we are set. I'm working with the "it is not broken, don't fix it" principle for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm actively working on it. I've learned quite a bit this first year about what works and what doesn't and what Elle enjoys and what she struggles with. I want to change math programs and grammar/writing programs, but will be staying with SOTW, HWT, and the art program I cobbled together. She'll also be taking guitar lessons. I hope to be able to find some of what I want on the For Sale board - especially Science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have bought almost everything with the exception of Spanish and music. I'm purchasing music this week, but won't know about Spanish until July since we will either be doing La Clase Divertida 2 at home, or sending Ariel to an enrichment school. Ahh...it feels good to have everything ready! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How about a "you've got to be kidding" category? It always amazes me how many can plan ahead. In January, I feel so entrenched into this year's routine, that next year is but a thought or possibility. I've got to use all of my time and energy to *teach* this week, *grade* last week's and *plan* next week! I toss possibilities through in my mind, but nothing hard and fast until about April/May. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It has already been delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've already picked out everything. I'm slowly purchasing things as I find them (used) and I'll order everything else in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm glad I'm not crazy to be thinking about working on next year now!! lol:) It will be our first official year, with my DD starting Kindergarten. I've been planning on homeschool forever... literally, as I was homeschooled myself and always intended to teach my own children! lol:) So I've been excited about really, truly starting! Good, now I won't feel ahead of myself if I tell DH we need the school budget now so I can start watching for used books!!! lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've got my schedule done, and am in the process of purchasing! I love being done with the planning end of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceO Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 This is our first year homeschooling and I have really learned A LOT! We are changing most of our curriculum for next year, but I think I'm actually going to get it right this time so we won't have to change again (keeping fingers crossed). I have everything but music and writing planned out. I also need to give my boys placement tests to place them in the right level of the math programs we are going to use. I will be able to buy everything once we get our tax return (have to file first!). I am really excited about next year. I've chosen curriculum that I hope we will all love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) I know what we will be using next year with the exception of all our supplemental history books. I don't plan those that far in advance. I see what's available at the library a few weeks before we need them and use what's available. I know some of the major books, though. Other than that, we are sticking with SOTW and Usborne Encyclopedia for history; I have our books for TWTM second grade science chosen; we're continuing with RightStart math, ETC, and WWE; and I am adding grammar, which I have chosen (Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons, free from Google Books). When dd finishes ETC, I may start spelling (depending on need) and I know what I will use for that. Tara Edited January 27, 2009 by TaraTheLiberator spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am fairly sure on 90% of it. I have a couple odds and ends to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am actively researching for next year. I found great deals on the Math & LA for my dd7, so I've already purchased those (minus a few LUs). We will be using the same program next year, so that wasn't a hard decision. Everything else is up in the air. I'm also trying to figure out what will work best at home for my dd6 who is currently in ps K but will be home next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I know what I am getting for my 8th grader but not for 5th and 3rd grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We are going to continue on the path we are currently on, so I don't have too many more decisions to make there. Same here. Barring any major curriculum breakdown between now and next fall, we'll move on to the next Right Start, SWO, HWT levels and SOTW2. I have to decide what we'll do next for some kind of literature study, and I have to make some decisions on French and/or Latin, but I'm waiting on that to see how our schedule ultimately works out this year. I'm thinking about it, and may snap up a few things if I see them on the For Sale board, but otherwise, I'm holding off for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yes and I have purchased all but 2 items for my older ds and all but on item for my younger. However, we will not be taking summer "off" so we will switch in to those books as we finish what we are working on now. Some sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 This was our first year homeschooling. I tried a few things I really liked and a few things that didn't work so well. Live and learn I guess. The result is I've made some changes for the second half of the year and I'm shopping hard for what to do next year. My ds will be in 7th grade and that in itself brings some changes too. I haven't started buying yet though. Even the things I'm confident in I will shop for used first and not buy new until late spring or summer. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am about 90 % certain of what we are doing but this is the first year that we will have 2 official homeschoolers rather than just the one. I am almost ready to purchase though as we do year round school and we begin the new stuff each year usually in March after we get our tax money. So, I hope to be ready to buy as soon as Uncle Sam sends that money our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am probably 90% decided. Latin and math are up in the air. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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