robbie Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This was our first year homeschooling... And, would love for everything to be simpler, and smoother in the fall :). Blessings, Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Which may be revised after the year is over and we evaluate how it went: Singapore + BJU math (but I'm testing the MEP free math right now) Lively Latin Copy, dictation and narration based on WWE (Writing with Ease) SOTW 3 for history R.E.A.L Science Life Reading from the library Art at the local art school She wants to try the National Mythology Exam this year so that will take up what would be our literature time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfamily5 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Bible: We use the Book of Life to supplement our Bible reading; but are using a Responsibility Bible Study right now and are going to start another missionary lapbook soon. Math: Abeka Arithmetic 3 Penmanship: A Reason for Handwriting - Transition Reading: various ( Doors to Discovery reader by Christian Light and chapter books <she's really into Katie Kazoo>) & we're using an old program I found at our homeschool library called SRA Reading Power (to build thinking skills-only 2x a week) History: SOTW 2 (with siblings) Language Arts: LLTL yellow book, with Write Away handbook and worksheets for reinforcing concepts that are brought out in LLTL Writing: paragraphs and 3 paragraph essays (no particular program); starting to incoporate IEW methods-outling and rewriting Spelling: Spelling Power (3x a week) Vocab: Wordly Wise (2x a week) Typing: Typing Instructor Deluxe (2x a week) Piano Lessons Science: This has been hit and miss this year. We started out with Considering God's Creation (did a few sections; it just wasn't holding our attention); did a lapbook on bees after we studied insects; picked up an Abeka health reader at our homeschool library and have been reading and discussing that; we just started back using CGC this past week-studying the human body) We really enjoyed the Elementary Apologia Astronomy that we used last year; I highly recommend it. It was lots of fun. I will probably use one of those next year with my 4th grader and Ker. I'm surprised at how much we are enjoying LLTL. Many here think it's light, but I'm finding that it hits on everything and I love how it teaches grammar through literature. It also includes spelling, but we were already using Spelling Power and decided to stick with it. HTH, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 As of right now, this is the plan...due to change! Math-Right Start level C (we are a bit behind) History/Literature/Geography-Tapestry of Grace Y2U4-Y3U? Science-child lead learning...they (I will have a 1st grader too)have expressed interest in the human body, the sea and tidepools, chemistry, and lots of different animals. We use lots of living books, various worksheets, notebooking pages, lapbooks, experiments, and field trips. We will also continue doing our nature study informally. Writing-IEW SWI Level A;have not decided if we will continue with WWE as well. Latin-Latin for Children A Grammar-Growing With Grammar 3 Spelling-??????????? Spelling Power or Phonetic Zoo??????????? Misc.-Mindbenders, MCP maps charts and graphs Through our charter school he will continue taking-Drawing, Music Appreciation, P.E., and Science (Astronomy). We are also looking into him playing the violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Singapore Math & MUS (finished Beta and started Gamma) Easy Grammar 3/4 (because we already owned it) Pathways Reader (because we already owned it, but it makes it easy for him to read to dh) Spelling Workout (but we're switching--this program did not work, nor did my favourite, Spelling Power) Handwriting Without Tears Cursive (love this program) SOTW RS4K Chemistry Swim lessons I know I'm missing things we do. We haven't yet started Latin, although I meant to, nor have we started German, which he's begging to start (RS). We school year round, so I'm going to add these by the end of the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 What we've used this year: Math - Dd finished the Miquon series and worked in several levels of Developmental Math, stopping with Level 12. She's done some work in Key to Measurement and Key to Fractions, and is currently working through Life of Fred Fractions. Math comes very easily to her, though. Spelling - All About Spelling Grammar - Growing With Grammar Writing - Writing Tales 1 Literature - various selections from 1600-1850 plus historical fiction, concentrating on the US History - SOTW 3, supplementing US history with a variety of books Science - The Elements Music, Art, Drama - outsourced through Master's Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is the tentative plan for my middle DD, who is a 3rd grader next year: Grammar: Rod & Staff English 3 Spelling: All About Spelling 1 Writing: WWE 2 and CLE cursive handwriting book Phonics: Little Angels phonics D Math: Abeka Math 3 Science: Apologia YE Zoology 1 Religion: Faith and Life 3 Social Studies: Sonlight Core 1 And piano lessons, YMCA homeschool PE, and either swimming or martial arts. I would live to add in Prima Latina, but not until phonics is completely over and done! * Continuing where we leave off this year and subject to changes because I am notorious for not completely making up my mind until August! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Bible: Rod & Staff 3 Reading which is all Bible Math: RightStart D - supplementing with Singapore CWP 2 & Kumon workbooks Reading: Highland Summer Reading list and lots of History books fromt eh library History: SOTW 3 (with siblings) Writing: Writing Tales 1, going slower than normal Grammar: R&S Grammar 3 Spelling: SWR Latin: Latina Chrisitana I Memory: Bible Memory at church Science: We did Apologia Exploring Botany the 1st half of the year and then finished the year with Chemistry a la WTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is our tentative schedule for next year. I'd like to pretend it's all going to come together, but you just never know! Math: CLE Reading: Sonlight + other good books (Tanglewood 3rd selections) History: Sonlight Core 1 Writing: Finish WWE 2 and start WT1 Grammar: CLE Spelling: AAS or use from CLE Science: undecided. Earth/Space Latin: Prima Latina Memory work: various sources (poems, Bible verses, etc.) Music: Music Ace & Themes to Remember PE: enrichment program + swimming & ice skating Art: enrichment program & some sort of art appreciation? Logic: Detective Club (Prufrock Press) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My dd's just finishing up 3rd: Math: Sinapore 3A/B, Math Detective, Math Mosaics, Code Breakers History: Modern US history (with siblings) Writing: Writing class, WWE 2 Penmanship: Getty Dubay Italic D Grammar: Editor in Chief, Mad Libs, Grammar Rock Spelling: Sequential Spelling Reading: Book Club w/ Literature Circles, assigned reading from history Vocab: Word Roots Science: Science coop including RS4K Chem Pre-level 1 German: German Sat. School Spanish: Español para chicos y grandes level 1 Logic: Mind Benders Music: Piano lessons, chorus gymnastics, skating, tennis (not all at the same time :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Daily, my eight-year-old third grader does Composition - Writing With Ease 2, Latin - Lively Latin, Greek - Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek Book 2, Maths - Singapore Math 3 (both A & B books) Music - the Pianimals series Drawing - Create a Sketch Vision Dexterity Focus Memory work - selections from Andrew Campbell's Living Memory and other materials Weekly, my eight-year-old does History - a hodge podge I put together on the Middle Ages Science - also a hodge podge I put together + Oak Meadow Earth Science Syllabus Religion - Norse Myths by the D'Aulaire's + Hands of a Child lapbook kit Literature - Favorite Medieval Tales by Mary Pope Osborne, King Arthur, Robin Hood Geography - We're all over the place on this one too because the kids love geography. We took a break from that to do an intense little child-directed unit on the United States, but we are now back to Evan-Moor Antarctica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thank you! I appreciate this! I'm really enjoying seeing what others are doing. You are all so very helpful! Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 SL Core 2 History Chemistry/Physics--library books and experiments Latina Christiana I Horizons 3 Math/Miquon Rod & Staff 2 or 3 (not sure which yet) Shakespeare study SL 2 Advanced Readers I am still tweaking but so far that is the plan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Math: TT6 and Life of Fred Science: Noeo Science Writing: Writing Tales Grammar: FLL4 History: SOTW CD's Spelling: Spelling Power Art: Artistic Pursuits Several Critical Thinking Co books: Novel Thinking, Math Detective, Word Roots, Vocab Smarts Several Tin Man Press books Piano Lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We'll be doing 3rd grade in the fall, with a boy who, as of right now, is still not really reading. Math - Right Start C/D Grammar - FLL 3 Writing - WWE Phonics/Spelling - combo of ETC and AAS Handwriting - Cursive First Literature - LCC selections History - TOG Y3-4 LG Science - child-led We may or may not start Latin this year, depending on how his reading goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Click on "curricula" in my sig to see what my 3rd grader is doing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 For my 3rd grader in the fall: Singapore Math Writing with Ease 3 Growing with Grammar 3 Latina Christiana I Spelling ? Still need to decide SOTW 3 plus more American History with Time Travelers and lots of books Science--Probably Chemistry using either Elemental Science or REAL Science Odyssey Outdoor Hour Challenges Finish Artistic Pursuits book 2, beyond that I don't know what I'm using for art Piano lessons Scriptures and tons of library books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzzled Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We're finishing 3rd grade this year. History, Geography, Literature: TOG Y2 Bible: Discover 4 Yourself - Kay Arthur Reading: Read all Sonlight 2 Intermediate readers and TOG literature selections Math: Singapore 3B/4A. About to start Key to Fractions. Language Arts: Character Quality Language Arts. (Includes copywork, dictation, grammar, writing, etc.) Spelling: Sequential Spelling Handwriting: Reason for Handwriting level C. Switching to Happy Scribe for the rest of the year. Science: Noeo Biology I Art: Artistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This year my 3rd grader did (or is still doing): Bible/History/Science/Art/Music: Adventures in My Father's World (MFW) Language Arts: LLATL Yellow, HWT Cursive Math: BJU 3, switched to Singapore Latin: Song School Latin, Minimus, Latin's Not So Tough 1 My upcoming 3rd grader will be doing: Bible/History/Science/Art/Music: MFW- Creation to Greeks Language Arts: LLATL Yellow, Spellwell Math: Singapore 2A/B French: Ecoutez! Parlez! Book 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This is the plan so far: Math U See Delta supplemented w/ CWP GWG 3 WWE 3 SWR for spelling SOTW 2 & 3: we'll finish up 2 then move onto 3 Explorer's Bible Study Still deciding about Latin; possibly Lively Latin?? Science, Art & other electives at coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ray2006 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Math CLE Math / Singapore Language Arts GWG 3 R&S spelling Writing With Ease--also adding some creative writing CLE Reading Bible/History/Geography/Science Adventures in My Father's World Handwriting Critical Thinking wkbks-from Prufrock Press and Critical Thinking Co. music/art/PE/library/computer/Spanish-- co-op one day per week swimming lessons, sports skills class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) This is what my 3rd grade son will use next year. Growing with Grammar 3 Writing with Ease 2 Bob Jones Spelling 3 Christian Light Reading Christian Light Math Christian Light Science Christian Light Social Studies I'm also thinking of using Characater Quality Language Arts for spelling, grammar & writing instead of 3 separate that I mention above. Still deciding though. My current 3rd grader is using GWG3 R&S Spelling 4 Writing Tales 1 Singapore 2/A, 2B & 2A Intensive CLE for Science, History & Reading Edited April 1, 2009 by Homeschooling6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Math: Continue RightStart (level D now) with a bit of Singapore thrown in Language Arts: WWE3, FLL3, Spelling Workout (level D now), cursive practice, lots of reading and some creative book reporting Science: Animals and Plants (maybe with REAL Science), plus stray chemistry experiments History: a change here - we were doing the WTM rotation but just finishing Ancients now. However, with our move East, we are going to focus on American next year to tie in to lots of field trips. Art/Music: Themes to Remember, Artistic Pursuits, piano PE: swim team (maybe just a summer thing), YMCA soccer and basketball Plus Cub Scouts and church stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ida Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My youngest is currently in second. Here's the tentative plan for her next year. Math-Right Strat C (currently in B, yes we're behind) probably adding in some Singapore. English My dream is that I will write my own curriculum for the Little House series over the summer incorporating literature, grammar, writing (using the WWE copywork, narration, and dictation plans without the workbooks), spelling, vocabulary, and all things English. I also want to take field trips to a bunch of Laura Ingalls Wilder sites and maybe throw in a few arts/crafts projects which my dd totally digs even though I'm not that great at actually doing them. Whether I end up pulling that off or not, we will definitely do: GWG-She just finished her phonics program about a month ago and we started GWG 1 because I have this thing for starting at the beginning. I'm thinking we can move through 1 and 2 pretty quickly and will probably catch up to GWG 3 sometime in her 3rd grade year. ETC-She is currently on book 4 and likes it well enough, so we will just continue. I don't have any particular goals as to what books she will complete when. We just start the next one when she finishes the one she's on. AAS-I am having all of my kids do this together. We are currently about half way through Book 2 and will keep going at our own pace. Hopefully we'll finish Book 2 this year and get through books 3 and 4 next year. All of her other subjects are folded in with her big brothers. My 6th grader is doing k12 for everything except math and I have my youngers do history, art (aligned with history), and science along with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Only a month and a half left of Third grade and this is what we have done: History--Story of the World at the rate of 1 chapter per week, she colored the map or coloring pages while I read. Latin--Finished Minimus and started Lively Latin in January. Lively Latin has been great. Composition--Classical Writing Aesops Math--Singapore Lapbooks--She picks a topic and we learn about it over a 2 to 4 week period and lapbook the results. Science--outdoors, the garden, life, pet rabbits, etc. We also used My Pals are Here but she wants more experiments. Literature--she reads a variety of books on her own. Her love is graphic novels especially Baby Mouse. Music--Piano Physical education--swim in the summer, gymnastics this spring, playgroup on Fridays. It has been an excellent year for us and we have made a lot of progress.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in SouthGa Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 For my 8ds: FLL 4 Explode the Code 7 & 8 Writing with Ease CLE Reading (maybe) Sylvan 3rd grade spelling or Spelling Workout C Wordly Wise 3000 3rd grade MUS Gamma Evan-Moor Daily Math Practice BJU Science 3 from Covenant Home Curriculum BJU Heritage Studies 3 & 4 from Covenant Home Curriculum Sonlight readers Song School Latin or Greek Code Cracker Bible for Children 1-or-continue Rod & Staff Bible Readers Truth and Grace Memory Book Perplexors A lots of golf with Dad; soccer unsure about arts-we attended Master's Academy of Fine Arts this year but don't know if we can swing it next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here is what we are planning for next year for my son. This is similiar to what is sister did for 3rd grade so I am hoping he can handle it. It is a BIG jump from what I expected of him in 2nd grade. Math- Abeka 3 Language- Abeka 3 with Daily Grams Vocab- Worldly Wise Spelling- AAS? Handwriting- Copy Work and begin Abeka Cursive Writing- Super Sentence and super paragraph by evan moor, then IEW? History/Literature- Sonlight Core3 with Famous People Study Science- Co-Op Geography- Evan Moor Daily Geography Logic- Teddy bear logic and maybe building thinking skills? Typing- Sponge Bob Music- piano lessons and Music Ace Art- Co-Op Spanish- LaClase Divertida and complete book of spanish PE- karate, gymnastics, soccer, and home school PE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thank you for all of the response. I am getting some great ideas! blessings, Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This year we did/are doing: Horizons 2A & B. Finished. Memorizing math facts and doing math worksheets. MP Copybook 3 & English for the Thoughtful Child Reading 1/2 hr- 1 hour a day-usually Usborne, historical fiction or Kingfisher Science-working through the Tiner books with his ds Memory work: Poetry, Bible, history, grammar, math, latin, Latin sayings, IEW's poetry, etc using LM, CC, etc. CS I, II, III Prima Latina SOTW Modern Age TeenPact 1-day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Next year our plan for 3rd grade (age 8) is: Adventures in MFW (two oldest will be doing this together) Horizons Math 3 WWE 3 FLL 3 Spelling Power Latina Christiana I Adventures in MFW integrates history (geography and US), science, art and Bible. We will add reading from Sonlight Core 3 reading list throughout the year. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This was our first year homeschooling and we started out with the basics, then added things in as the year went along. Right now we're doing the following: SOTW1 (including recommended readings) R&S English 3 WWE2 MUS Delta (finished Gamma before Christmas) Prima Latina Science (combination of Adventures with Atoms, Usborne and KF) typing (Dancing Mat) Art History (hit or miss) We had a spelling and vocabulary program, but Elle didn't care for either of them and we've just been working on both using words from her readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) . Edited April 21, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 For DD2 next fall this is what I have so far: MATH: Singapore Primary 3A and 3B with Miquon Yellow and Purple SPELLING: SWO E GRAMMAR: R&S 3 HANDWRITING: copywork switching over to dictation WRITING: CW Aesop READING: daily assigned reading from 1000 Good Books List that is narrated to Mom HISTORY: Ancients with older sister SCIENCE: to be decided LATIN: Prima Latina CRITICAL THINKING: BTS 2 and MindBenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We will be using: 3rd grade English paces WWE 2-for composition Spelling-Rod and Staff spelling 3 (Also some dictation from Spelling Plus Dic.) Reading-Pathway readers 3rd grade level-no workbooks, just oral buddy reading and narrations. Also lots of trade library books for reading and pleasure. Math-CLE (level 2, hopefully we will work our way up to 3 within the year. If we don't, that's okay too, since CLE's math is spiral and introduces things earlier than mastery math programs. Science and Social Studies/History-I'm thinking Abeka, but not sure yet. I'm still thinking about this one. Bible-Bible Study Guide I buy art supplies, he creates drawings, paintings, and crafts. :) I'm a big believer of strong language skills from k-3rd, so serious history and science study will begin from 4rth grade on up. :) Blessings!! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Our third grade plan: WinterPromise American Story 2 WinterPromise LA 3 BJU Math 3 BJU Science 3 WinterPromise Animal Habitats science (yes, we're doing 2 sciences :D) God Made Music 3 Meet the Masters Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Language Arts: Oak Meadow 3 supplemented with Natural Speller Penmanship: HWOT Cursive Math: Saxon Math 3 Science: Oak Meadow 3, supplemented (probably) with various library books History: History Odyssey Ancients (he asked for ancients) supplemented with stories from Oak Meadow 3 Local (county) history a couple of times a month Art & Music Appreciation: monthly studies of various artists Other: Art class and Spanish class at charter school Gymnastics and/or martial arts May add in very loose use of English From the Roots Up Will probably listen in on/participate in younger sister's nature studies (Oak Meadow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kids&me Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Love this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra in va Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Language Arts: Rod and Staff 3 Spelling Workout C/D Reason for Handwriting C IEW Student Writing Intensive A Lots of reading, trying to use a few comp guides this year inc. selections from VP Narnia and others Math: Horizons 3, MUS Gamma Science: 1/2 year Earth Science, 1/2 year WP Animal Worlds with younger sister History: Ancient History with MOH as spine (along with older sibs) Bible: VP Bible Cards Foreign Languages: Latina Christiana 1/Minimus Hey Andrew Greek, Level 2 Extra: violin, orchestra, tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We're winding down 1 third grader and will have another one next year. This year we did Singapore 3a &b FLL3 with WWE Sequential Spelling Wordly Wise SOTW3 Exploration Education Physical science (not great - we won't be doing it again) Wow, that doesn't look like a whole lot, but we keep plenty busy. The 2nd and 3rd grader are doing the same Wordly Wise, Sequential Spelling, SOTW and science. ETA: We're also doing HWOT Cursive for both of the older girls and Bible copywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest janainaz Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Math: Saxon 5/4 Latin: Prima Latina Grammar: FLL3 (First Language Lessons) Writing: WWE - Year 2 Spelling: Spelling Workout D History: SOTW 3 Science: God's Design for Science (Universe, Earth Science....) Handwriting: My ds does 75% of his writing in cursive We do everything 4 days a week. The fifth day we read our supplemental reading (history, literature, science, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Math: Horizons 3 then 4 (we're half way through 3 now) Bible: CLE 3 then R&S 3 (we do bible daily and CLE is only for 2-3 times a week) and MFW ECC Reading: CLE officially, then tons of fun and assigned reading Social Studies:MFW ECC Language Arts: (grammar, writing, spelling, penmanship) CLE 3 and Imitations Aesop's Piano Lessons Spanish - La Clase 2 or Rosetta Art - Altieir Science: ECC, lots of fun stuff locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 HMMMM. . . . This is what I will do the NEXT time I teach 3rd grade (obviously not necessarily what we're doing now:D): HOD Bigger Hands for His Glory - History and Bible Rod and Staff English 3 A Beka 3rd grade Math One of the Jeannie Fulbright Apologia books for science (we used Botany with my oldest this year and we've really enjoyed it) HWT Cursive Drawn Into the Heart of Reading Artistic Pursuits You don't want to know EVERYTHING we did this year. This year was the year of waking up and realizing I need everything more streamlined if I'm going to teach two children:lol: I'm waaayyyyy excited about next year. Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi, I'm really new here but here's what my 3rd grader is doing this year: Science: Exploring Creation with Astronomy, miscellaneous other experiments/discussions as they come up (like throwing boiling water into the air to make snow and sprouting seeds in the kitchen) Reading: anything he can get his hands on -- esp. comics, Hardy Boys, historical biographies, sports stories, Sugar Creek Gang, Freddy the Pig, etc. LA: LLTL yellow, CTC Language Smarts C Logic: CTC Mind Benders Handwriting/Drawing: Reason for Handwriting B and starting cursive transition book soon, plus Draw Right Now Math: Horizons Math 4, just started 5, adding Life of Fred soon. History: Diana Waring Ancient Civ, plus some from Learning Adventures (stuck on Ancient Egypt right now and will probably be here for awhile) Misc: piano, Cub Scouts, basketball, baseball, football, Art, Science (Astronomy/Weather) and Gym classes through our local co-op 2x monthly, and lots of legos time. Sheesh, I was feeling like I wasn't doing enough with him lately; I feel a little better about myself after listing all that, haha! Tana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hobbes is in third grade this year. He is doing: Galore Park Junior English 2 Singapore Maths Some extra maths drill A British handwriting book SOTW3 plus Our Island Story and This Country of Ours Teaching Physics with Toys (thanks for the tip, Jessica) Logic Countdown Recorder From the Beginning Various music/art history Various art Mandarin at community school Greek for beginners Galore Park French book 1 Running every day; Karate and riding once a week each Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ray Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My son starts grade 3 this fall. Bible Study: Bible, bible stories, worksheets Math: Horizon, worksheets, white board drills, some pc work Science: A mish/mosh of various subjects. Looking to implement chemistry as main focus. Social Studies: A mish/mosh of our own creation. History: SOFT 3 plus a workbook we enjoy focusing on American History. DS is also a war buff. We study wars and he journals, draws, etc. Second language: Chickasaw American Indian, sign language, latin, some Japanese Composition: Writing With Ease?, Creative stories, journals, letter writing, thank you notes, etc Music/Art: Our own mish/mosh - weekly PE: Martial Arts, basketball, outdoor stuff daily Spelling: Spelling Workbooks D, E - plus little drills I like to throw at him Handwriting: Handwriting without tears Literature: Lots of various books, every day. I am still wondering if I should get Writing With Ease? Not sure, not sure. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thank you! We've enjoyed seeing what others are doing. Blessings! Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My 3rd grader has some LD, this is our plan: Bible Study Guide for All Ages Apologia Science ( I might do the human body though using TCM " My Body") TOG year 2 MUS Beta R&S English 3 (orally) Barton's Reading and Spelling 4/5 HWT/copy work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschooltoone Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Here's my 3rd grader is doing this year: Bible: Explorer's Bible Study Math: Abeka Math 3, Singapore 3A, Abeka Math 4 (just started) Grammar: Abeka Language 3 Spelling: All About Spelling level 1,2,3 Composition: Just Write, Writing with Ease Science: Abeka and Library books History: Sonlight Core 2 PE: Gymnastic, Bowling, Baseball, Floor Hockey Music/Arts: Co-OP Classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Okay, oldish thread, but I'm back from our HS conference, and want to see this in writing. :) Language Arts Writing Tales I HWOT Cursive Math Miquon, last two books Science Easy Classical Geology, Weather, and Astronomy Bible Grapevine Studies History Thinking about HOD, Bigger Hearts, also for lit and music Spanish La Clase Divertida Art Mark Kistler's Mini-marshmallows drawing lessons Other Hope to do some sport thing for phy ed this summer Probably Cub Scouts and piano lessons too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Grammar: FLL 3 Composition: WWE (1? 2? 3? currently in 2 and getting a good narration is like pulling teeth. Don't even ask how dictation goes around here.) Reading: my own made-up reading list - a mishmash of other reading lists Spelling: AAS Math: Horizons 3 + our own math games and hands-on activities Bible: continue in our children's Bible and Keys for Kids Penmanship: only if he can't yet write cursive for other subjects - if he can, then I will require neat cursive writing for some and consider that penmanship. If not, either Abeka Writing w/ Phonics 3 or my own: passages from Scripture, history, and science to trace/copy in cursive. PE: TKD, soccer, Homeschool Family Fitness Logic: Mindbenders, Logic Liftoff, games & fun stuff Latin: looking @ the one Logos School uses... I think it's called Latin Primer? Music: guitar lessons? Themes to Remember? Classical Kids Collection? Science: Earth & Space Science using one of these: R.E.A.L., RS4K, God's Design Series, Apologia, TOPS learning, Christian Kids Explore... research for this is pending. :D Nature Walks/journaling: using Comstock's (sp?) book History: THE BIGGIE THAT COULD CHANGE IT ALL. Currenlty on course to move onto SOTW 2 +AG for 3rd gr., but have been highly distracted and tempted by SL, TOG, and MFW, with a light draw to VP. Some of these, if chosen, could change the choices for other subjects above completely. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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