chaik76 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 if that was the way your child learned best? I'm not talking about pre-packaged curricula like TOG, Sonlight, WP, etc. I'm talking about true workbooks or worktexts. We're re-vamping school, and while we'll still cover a lot of the same things WTM does, we need to do it in a different way, in a way that both appeals to ds and works for him. For some subjects this is going to mean worktexts or workbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 if that was the way your child learned best? I'm not talking about pre-packaged curricula like TOG, Sonlight, WP, etc. I'm talking about true workbooks or worktexts. We're re-vamping school, and while we'll still cover a lot of the same things WTM does, we need to do it in a different way, in a way that both appeals to ds and works for him. For some subjects this is going to mean worktexts or workbooks. I see your oldest dc is 7. Here are a few ideas: Growing With Grammar Explode the Code Singapore Math Horizons Math Handwriting Without Tears As he gets older: Megawords Latin for Children Logic Liftoff series That's what I can think of off the top of my head. The publisher Evan-Moor has lots of good stuff, and plenty of their publicaitons are workbooks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Christian Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Math- Singapore MCP English/Grammar- Rod & Staff (I consider this a worktext) Easy Grammar Language Fundamentals by Evan Moor Grammar and Punctuation by Evan Moor Spectrum Writing Just Write (EPS) If your still doing phonics Explode the Code Evan Moore Phonics series Spelling- Spelling Workout Reading Comprehension- Reading Comprehension Series by EPS Science- Science By the Grade (can't remember who publishes it) love this for workbook science Geography- Maps Charts and Graphs (MCP) Spectrum Geography Daily Geography Practice by Evan Moor Logic- Logic Lift Off Latin- Prima Latina I can't think of anything for history really. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful there. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 We use Christian Light for LA, math, and reading. I supplement the LA spelling portion with Christian Liberty Press spelling workbooks. I use notebook/living book programs for history, science, art and music appreciation. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Christian Light :iagree: We use CLE math & reading and I highly recommend it! Join the CLE families yahoo group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 We've just started Story of the USA, which is giving us a nice jumping off point for other books and materials about US history. I like their discussion questions. I don't think it would be enough on its own, however. Growing with Grammar Handwriting without Tears Singapore Math (we use the standards edition) once he hits 4th grade (3rd if a really strong reader), we are liking Vocabulary Vine which my daughter does independently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 My children use many of the BJU workbooks. I really like them because they are bright and coloful and the scope and sequence are well thought out. However, for most of the subjects you will need the TE for the answer key. Unless you find them second hand, the TEs can be expensive. Also the workbooks for many of the subjects, like science and math, are not meant to be used stand alone. They require someone to teach from the TE before the student does the workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 if that was the way your child learned best? I'm not talking about pre-packaged curricula like TOG, Sonlight, WP, etc. I'm talking about true workbooks or worktexts. We're re-vamping school, and while we'll still cover a lot of the same things WTM does, we need to do it in a different way, in a way that both appeals to ds and works for him. For some subjects this is going to mean worktexts or workbooks. We really like Galore Park materials here. We love the English and Latin. The Science is very good. I don't know about the history, but it looks good. Nor do I know how the math is. We are using Singapore for one child and Developmental Math for the other right now. I think Galore Park materials are challenging and efficient. They are light on grammar but I think you could easily add in diagramming from someplace else. Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 if that was the way your child learned best? I'm not talking about pre-packaged curricula like TOG, Sonlight, WP, etc. I'm talking about true workbooks or worktexts. We're re-vamping school, and while we'll still cover a lot of the same things WTM does, we need to do it in a different way, in a way that both appeals to ds and works for him. For some subjects this is going to mean worktexts or workbooks. We are using CLE LA and Reading. Ds will continue with these. They are thorough and get the job done. We also use SRA Specific Skills Series. Ds will continue with these. They have proven themselves over 25+ years and they require a minimal amount of time. We have a Brainquest Workbook that serves no true purpose other than ds likes it.:D However, I have no plans to purchase the next one. We are using The Complete Book of Animals in conjunction with WP's Animals and Their Worlds. We have enjoyed this book and I am considering purchasing their elementary Spanish workbook as a fun intro. HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I would check out Galore Park, The Critical Thinking Company, and Singapore Math. I'm very workbooky myself (but dd isn't) so those are the ones I would use if I were putting together my ideal curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Some workbooks I like... Horizons math Singapore math Calvert's grade 5 grammar (this can be bought separately and could be used by a strong 3rd or average 4th grade student -- it's mostly self-correcting too) Daily Grams (for daily grammar practice, not instruction) Wordly Wise Reading Detective - Science Story of the USA (as KarenNC pointed out, it's not really enough on its own, but it's a great jumping off place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 We use CLE for math, language arts and reading. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm so sorry it took me so long to get back to this thread! I really appreciate all the various options that people have given me. Some I've heard of before (for instance, we use Singapore Math already) and some I'll have to look up. I forget who all mentioned CLE...although we haven't used this yet, I actually belong to the yahoo group! I'll have to check in more often. Of what I've looked at so far, CLE appeals to me the most. Thanks all! Any other suggestions are warmly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMarie Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) "Key to" series http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1233909119-1134490&subject=10&category=2225 These are great supplements to cement math ideas. They are written to the students, cover one concept at a time, and are fairly inexpensive. Some of their topics are fractions, percents, measurements, decimals, algebra. Edited February 6, 2009 by TMarie grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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