dragons in the flower bed Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Please post what you're doing, if you're so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I answered that it's all planned out, but then again, we don't do anything very rigidly - and the oldest is always a work in progress ;-) 8th Grade Latin Prep 2/3 Elementary Greek 1/2 Classical Writing Diogenes Chreia Dolciani Algebra II TOG history year 4 Literature/Classical studies - list has not yet been compiled Science has not yet been decided 6th Grade Either Henle I (Units 3-5) or Latin Prep I Elementary Greek 1 Classical Writing Homer B Singapore Math TOG history year 4 Literature/Classical studies - list has not yet been compiled Science has not yet been decided 3rd Grade Explode the Code All About Spelling Right Start C/D WWE FLL We *might* start some simple Latin this year LCC history/literature/classical studies no formal science 2nd Grade Explode the Code Right Start B/C WWE FLL LCC history/literature/classical studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I thought I had the big things chosen. Then I started looking at history curriculums. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ray2006 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) It's a good thing I won't be making any major purchases until July. K3 Sonlight P3/4 Kumon workbooks www.starfall.com K5: Math-BJU Math K5 Phonics- HOP, MCP Plaid Phonics, Bob Books, CLP K readers Handwriting- ZB K Sonlight P3/4 3rd grade: if we homeschool this ds :001_huh: BJU Reading 3 GWG 3, Evan-Moor Daily Language Review WWE R&S spelling or Spelling Workout BJU Math 3 and Singapore Math handwriting- ZB 3 or New American Cursive Abeka Science 3 Analogies/ Mindbenders Combined: Bible- Ergemeiers Bible Storybook Adventures in MFW, Childrens Encyclopedia of American History, SL Core 3 Readers Edited April 19, 2009 by 5ray2006 added other curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I thought I had the big things chosen. Then I started looking at history curriculums. The end. LOOOOL I know exactly how you feel. Every year it seems I have all different curriculum from the year before. Does this ever end?? :D ;) I still have some things left to buy, but I have most of my curriculum already. I'm doing Singapore for math BJU science LLATL Spelling Power Spanish MOH and two visual manna books. Geography through Art and History through Art or some title similar to that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGin Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Please post what you're doing, if you're so inclined. I had to answer done and yet still sorting it out because I'm 90% done, but have a couple more bugs to work out. Here's my list: 6th graders (dd #2 & ds - the one and only) Bible - Explorers Bible Study - Discovery level - Genesis Literature - CLE 6 & Individual book lists Vocabulary - Wordly Wise 3000 5 & 6 w/online reinforcement Spelling - WizardsSpell Grammar - Growing With Grammar 6 Writing - ? Public speaking - recitation day with hs friends Math - Teaching Textbooks 6 & 7 History - Sonlight 4 Science - Christian Kids Explore Chemistry Typing - Mavis Beacon Drama - homeschool class 3rd year Music - Flute -dd, drums ds PE - Homeschool PE class & Swimming + Volleyball - dd / Basketball - ds 9th grader - dd#1 Bible - Explorers - Quest Level - Genesis Lit - ? & reading list Vocab - WW 9 Spelling - WizardsSpell Grammar - Analytical Grammar - one year schedule Writing - Write At Home (if I can at all afford it) Math - TT Algebra History - Sonlight 100 Science - still deciding between Apologia Physical with dvds or PH Explorers Physical Science bindup. AP for the content or PH for the presentation Spanish - SOS Spanish Typing - Mavis Beacon Drama - maybe but hasn't decided. Music - Piano & Cello PE - Tennis & fitness with dh , track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 We are done. My plans are on my blog. Curriculum Plans Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JudoMom Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Let's see: We'll be sticking with a fair amount of stuff: Saxon, R&S English, WWE, Phonics Pathways, Building Thinking Skills, and Latin for Children. New this year will be Imitations in Writing Aesop & Poetry Primer, RS4K Level 1, and Mystery of History. We'll be adding in Mind Benders & Red Herrings. At some point I'll need to figure out spelling, but we've got 21 lessons left in our current Spelling Skills workbooks so I'm not in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 In a nutshell: 2nd grade Phonics Pathways Right Start B-C/ Singapore Prima Latina/Song School Latin WWE FLL AO Year 2 lit SOTW2 catechism K Phonics Pathways (if inclined) Singapore EB listening in on AO2 and SOTW2 read-alouds and catechism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceO Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ours is all picked out and bought. I just have to work out schedules. 6th Grade: Teaching Textbooks 7 and Life of Fred Fractions Growing With Grammar 6 and Editor In Chief Megawords Lightning Literature 7 IEW US History Based Writing Prentice Hall Science Explorer Earth Sonlight Core 3+4 (History and Lit only) Latin For Children A US Map Skills Artistic Pursuits and Draw Squad Various Music Instruction Typing Instructor For Kids Rosetta Stone Italian (not really part of school) 4th Grade: CLE Math 4 and Math U See (he just started with Gamma, so we'll see where he's at next year) Growing With Grammar 4 and Editor In Chief All About Spelling Level 3 IEW All Things Fun and Fascinating R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth and Space Sonlight Core 2 (History and Lit only) Latin For Children A Map Skills and Down to Earth Geography Artistic Pursuits Various Music Instruction Typing Instructor For Kids Rosetta Stone Italian 2nd Grade: CLE Math 2 and Math U See (just started Beta so we'll see where he ends up) Growing With Grammar 2 All About Spelling 2 and 3 Writing With Ease 3 MCP Plaid Phonics R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth and Space Sonlight Core 2 (History and Lit only) Song School Latin Down to Earth Geography Artistic Pursuits Various Music Instruction Typing Instructor For Kids Rosetta Stone Italian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I voted 'done planning' and I am for the most part. Still have tweaking and scheduling to do on a couple of areas. For the most part here is what we have going: 3rd grade Monday - Thursday Bible- Golden Bible (w/ MP Intro to Classical Studies) math - Abeka 2 thru 1/2 of 3 latin- prima latina writing - CW Aesop A cursive - New American Cursive poetry - different poetry books Then alternating through the week: (Mon.) Nature Study and Little Annie's Art Book of Etiquette & Good Manners (Tues) Greek Myths (w/ MP Intro to Classical Studies) and Creativity Express (computer art program) (Wed.) Famous Men of Rome (w/ MP Intro to Classical Studies)and The Great Composers (Th) Nesbit's Shakespeare (and Shakespeare coloring books and paper dolls) and Music Ace (Friday)Different Devo books, Blue Fairie Book and Guerber Story of 13 Colonies and Story of the Great Republic with readers, map work, narration, timeline. Plus lots of good literature every day. 8th Grade math - BJU Pre-Alg Greek: Greek in 30 Minutes a Day English: CW Diogenes, 2nd 1/2 of R&S 6, Kolbe literature, PP Screwtape Letters science: PH Physical Science History: Hakim w/ SL 100 notes, test and project ideas from Hewit (plus extra books (fiction and non-fiction) projects: Practical Graphic Designing, Stop Motion Animation, TwigJig Philosophy (still picking between my books) PE: weight machine, treadmill, speed bag, trampoline, bike riding 10th Grade: math: (if he is finished w/ Alg. I) Jacob's Geometry English: Jensen Writing, Abeka 8, LLATL Gold British Lit. science: PH Biology History:Streams of Civilization vol. 1 & 2 w/ Hewitt guide and The Teaching Company World History DVDs PE: weight machine, treadmill, speed bag, trampoline elective: Drafting music: drumming elective: Philosophy (still picking between my books) It all looks so cut and dry...but it's NOT! It sure does make me feel better to write it all down though. RhondaM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm pretty much done, just tweaking a few things. We're not doing this all at the same time, though: 1st grade: RS B & part of C AAS 1, possibly part of 2 FLL WWE Parts of AO Year 0 and Year 1 for literature ABeCeDarian Reading B-2 SOTW1 w/AG La Clase Divertida 2 Atelier Art Kinderbach or The Violin Book Homemade science, possibly R.E.A.L. Life Science starting in January Homemade unit on Native Americans Dance, swimming, gymnastics for PE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 7th Grade Sonlight Core 100 (American History) Lightening Lit 7 Jump In Lials BCM (Pre-Algebra) BJU Life Science Orbiting with Logic Spanish Orchestra PE If my 10 yo comes home which is still in doubt... 5th Grade BJU Science 5 BJU Math 5/6 Language Arts (on-line ps) American History (on-line ps) Spanish (on-line ps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denainms Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 For the first time, I am done planning and know what we are doing: Abeka Complete 3rd grade with history based read-alouds-daily Song School Latin-For Fun Pianimals-For Fun Discovering Great American Artists-2 x month Meet the Composers-2 x month Timeline Notebooks 2 x month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 . . . "I'm all done," but there are a couple of small wrinkles. Here's what I think we're doing: Math: Florida Virtual School Geometry Science: FLVS Earth-Space Science, plus Thames & Kosmos kits English: Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings with extra reading, Painless Grammar, Book of Great Books readings Spanish: The Learnables Greek/Latin: Hey Andrew, Latin’s Not So Tough History: Houghton Mifflin Across the Centuries, Parragon Atlas of World History, History’s Greatest Hits. four Learning Through History magazines, Cathedral, Forge and Waterwheel, The Age of Shakespeare and some historical fiction Art History: Annotated Mona Lisa (appropriate sections), selections from History of Art (Gowing) The wrinkles have to do with my concern that we may not be able to get him into the two FLVS courses. There's been a lot of stuff in the news lately suggesting that FLVS is swamped and is being used by some school districts to take up the slack caused by budget cuts. So, while we're forging ahead on the assumption that it will be okay, we've also identified the back-up plan(s). Math: MUS Geometry, probably supplemented with Life o Fred Science: University of California College Prep open access Biology with a series of labs similar to the ones I did for his big sister a few years ago. Everything except the science kits/lab supplies and the alternate math if we should need it has been purchased and is sitting on my shelves. I've started some basic planning, but decided to set it aside until I have more time over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) I'm graduating #2 this spring. #3 is going to do most of the same things that #1 and #2 did...so I basically know what I'm doing. I just need to get it on paper and put the schedules together. So I'm done, but still sorting it out. LOL! 10th grade American Gov't by Great Source TT Geometry SOS Spanish I Jump In and Format Writing A mixture of Smarr, LLATL, and Veritas Omnibus Traditional Logic Driver's Ed Apologia Biology P.E.: Cross Country with the homeschool team I think that is all :) Jean P.S. Ha! I just realized this was on the K-8 board and not the high school board. LOL! Well, you see my 10th grade schedule anyway :). Edited April 17, 2009 by Jean in Wisc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Most has been decided though. For my oldest ds (who will turn 16 mid-year): Economics and English at the community college (6 credit hrs. total). Pre-calc at home second half of Apologia Physics prepare for literature and American history CLEP exams. prepare for SAT's in the fall of 2010. 2nd ds (who is turning 12 this week): Algebra 1 Apologia Physical Science My own Eastern Hemisphere survey course (loosely based on Core 5 with some more grown-up books tossed in). IEW themed writing lessons (need to choose). Hake Grammar Typing various co-op classes (PE etc.) reading reading reading.... DD (who will be 9 in July): Rod and Staff Math 4 Growing with Grammar 4 All About Spelling levels 2/3 Handwriting without tears cursive (2nd year book). IEW themed writing lessons (All Things Fun and Fascinating looks good) Sonlight's Core 3 (modified) Apologia Science and various projects (nature journaling?) 2 days a week Music appreciation (Sonlight electives) Atelier Art various co-op classes (PE etc.) reading reading reading.... DS (who will be 6 end of Oct.) Singapore 1B/2A Sonlight Core K Atelier Art Music appreciation (with older sister) FLL 1 WWE 1 All About Spelling levels 1/2. (He's a good speller, and may end up doing spelling with big sister before long.). Handwriting Without tears gr 1 (yellow book). Sonlight Science K condensed to 2 days a week. various co-op classes (PE etc.) reading reading reading.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 2nd Grade: Rod and Staff Phonics 2 or just reading books on her own. Rod and Staff Math 2 Lapbooks 1 time a week each: Rod and Staff Health 2, Social Studies 2 and Patterns of Nature. (She chose this.) 4th Grade: Lively Latin Classical Writing Aesop's B Singapore Math 4a/b Story of the World 3-4 Lapbooks Science experiment kits on her own Reading books of her own choice I'm really happy with our decisions.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) I am finished. THis, after buying a whole other plan full of curriculum and re-selling them all to go to what I have planned now. Husband was THRILLED. :glare: "5th" Grade Bigger Hearts for His Glory w/ extensions (History, Science, Read-alouds) DITHOR 4/5 CLE LA 3/4 (we are working on 3 now and will finish around October and start 4) CLE Bible 3 CLE Math 4/5 (same as LA) State and Capitals/Spectrum Geog of the US Typing Instructor for Kids Spanish for Children Primer A "1st/2nd" Grade (little fella is already doing 1st grade, will finish in December and start 2nd) Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory (History, Science, Read-alouds, Reading) CLE LA 1/2 Explode the Code books 4-6 or 7 CLE Math 1/2 Map Skills Geog. CLE Bible 1/2 Song School Latin Edited April 17, 2009 by Tree House Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm all done planning for next year. It makes it easier for me to get through the current year if I know what I'm working towards! 8th Grade Saxon Algebra 2 Henle Latin 1 (units 7-14) Elementary Greek 2 (and probably 3) Classical Writing Diogenes: Maxim and Poetry for Beginners Traditional Logic 2 For a more complete list, including reading selections, click HERE. And for a tentative schedule (it always looks so good on paper) click HERE. 5th Grade Saxon 8/7 Henle Latin 1 (units 1-3) First Start French 1 Rod & Staff English 7 For a more complete list, including reading selections and extracurricular activities, click HERE. I have another tentative schedule HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm mostly done planning. I still don't know if we're pulling the oldest from the cyber charter, so I continue to play with his options in the meantime. My dds' stuff is pretty much set, so I've got to finish ordering to prevent me from second guessing too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Surprisingly, I do have our plans completed. :) I seem to get better at this each year. Everyday - 4x week Sonlight Core 4 All About Spelling Latin (Getting Started with Latin & Lively Latin) Writing Tales RightStart/Singapore science experiment 1 day each week Greek Myths US geography Astronomy SOTW 1 5th day History of Classical Music Ace Music Atelier Art Catch-up My daughter will also be doing History of the Horse, but not sure yet where that will fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm still working out my actual lesson plans, but the bulk of the planning is done and our purchases are (hopefully) done. DD: Show Me Thy Ways TOG Year 1 (We are so excited about this. My dd has already read her brother's books for TOG (as soon as they came in the mail) so she's had a preview. R&S LA R&S Spelling R&S Science Singapore Math/ LoF Fractions Writing Strands Latina Christiana Wordly Wise Classically Cursive DS: Suffer Little Children TOG Year 1 Singapore Math/Miquon R&S Spelling Start Up Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 For DS8 (will turn 9 late summer, 3rd Grade) WWE3 (? - still considering other writing) SWO E FLL3 (? - still considering other grammar) cursive practice Assigned reading (plus free reading) Right Start D/E DS5 (will be 6, 1st Grade) note: reads at 3rd grade level so we are done with real phonics. ETC 7/8 WWE1 (or 2, or???? he already writes a lot, so not sure) FLL1/2 SWO C Assigned reading (plus free reading) Right Start C Both: A cobbled together American history (reading SOTW for world background) A cobbled together biology (or maybe REAL Science Life Science) English From the Roots Up Artistic Pursuits Piano lessons Cub Scouts Swim, soccer, basketball teams (seasonal) It seems rather vague when I write it, but we are in the middle of moving and I've had to quit planning.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm *almost* done. Just trying to decide whether to do History Odyssey or SOTW by itself, pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 DS 5th grade TT math 6 Sonlight LA 3 Easy Grammar IEW SWI A AAS Sonlight Core 3 Sonlight Science 2 Artistic Pursuits Pianamals DD 2nd Grade CLE Math 2 Sonlight LA 1 or 2 depending on where she is at the end of summer AAS Sonlight Core 3 Sonlight Science 2 Artistic Pursuits Pianimals DS Pre K Sonlight Core P4/5 About 3 workbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Calvin (age 12-13) Life of Fred Algebra plus lots of review using Galore Park maths and other materials Finishing off LL7 and using Galore Park English 3, plus a Shakespeare study Classical Civilisation (on-line course) leading to GCSE exam Geography (text book) leading to IGCSE exam (instead of science this year) ICT (computing) - on-line course Latin Prep 3 and So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3 So You Really Want to Learn French 1-2 Mandarin - community school Galore Park RE plus Philosophy for Kids Memorisation - various Clarinet (with teacher) Art - various PE - running plus Taekwondo and seasonal swimming lessons Hobbes (age 9-10) Singapore Maths 4B-5A plus Life of Fred Decimals (if we have time) Junior English 2-3 SOTW 3 with Our Island Story and This Country of Ours and other resources Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level 1 plus part of Biology Level 1 So You Really Want to Learn French book 1-2 Latin Prep 1 Greek for Beginners plus? Mandarin - community school Memorisation - various Art - various Logic countdown Typing - Mavis Beacon Recorder from the Beginning book 1-2 PE - running plus horse riding and Karate, as well as seasonal swimming lessons Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 6th grade 4 days a week Math LOF Fractions and Decimals. If he breezes thru that we'll start Alg. BJU English 6 BJU Vocabulary 7 and Vocabulary Cartoons RS4K Chem, Bio, Phy I BJU History 6 Geography Detective Fallacy Critical Thinking Hey Andrew Greek Reading--I do my own curr. Right now we have The Wind in the Willow, The Seven Secrets of Sassafrass Springs, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Muddle Earth, Mr. Pipes Series, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Holes, Out of the Dustbowl and The Birminghams Go To Alabama. Fridays Art and Music Appreciation Not at home Foreign Language Computer PE Art Astronomy Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 3rd grader CLE math with MM as supplement if needed Rod and Staff Spelling 3rd grade-with more added dictation (with Spelling Plus dictation lists and sentences for Fridays) School of Tomorrow English Paces 3rd grade Writing With Ease 2 Workbook Abeka Science Abeka History-with historical fiction read alouds Abeka Health 3rd grade Pathway Readers 3rd grade- Tatras-for phonics review Library trade books for silent reading Narration across the board and some dictation map skills for Fridays 9th grader Integrated Science 1 PACS 1 credit (chemistry and physics) Algebra Math Relief 1 credit Pacs American History 1 credit Keyboarding -free program I downloaded last year 1/2 credit Health paces SOT 1/2 credit History and Geography of the Bible-Introduction to the Bible 1 credit Drawing Textbook as a 1/2 Drawing Credit for Art English 1-self designed course including Winston Word Works, Winston Grammar Advanced, Writing Strands 4, and some literature-(not sure yet, but probably Abeka literature book) Depending on time constraints a vocabulary workbook might fit in, if not, he'll have 3 more years for a detailed vocabulary program and he can pull his vocabulary from his reading. :lurk5: Enjoying these posts! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 "E" 4th Grade SOTW 4 MUS Delta & Epsilon Latina Christiana I WWE Zaner-Bloser Handwriting typing - not sure what program I will use Rod & Staff 4 - I wish I could find something secular that's as rigorous, though Science, Reading - I'm not sure right now "M" Kindergarten ETC MUS Primer & Alpha Zaner-Bloser Handwriting I'm hoping to be able to work Atlier Art into the budget this year. Both kids will continue with swimming lessons and E will start guitar lessons this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liltrees Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 :bigear:When I think I have it all figured out, I don't! Someone mentions a curriculum that I haven't heard of before, and I'm off to investigate.....uncertainty rules my life! As in the past, the fog will clear and decisions will be made, but I hate the in-between....what AM I gonna do phase.......=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) This is a fun thread! :) I posted that I'm still sorting it out. Here's what I have so far. dd (10) 5th grade: Geography -MFW ECC Science- Apologia Elementary Botany and I also have an old BJU 5 science book (we might use parts of it) Reading -continue working on BJU 5 and some whole books thrown in Spelling- Megawords Grammar - still deciding but thinking: CLE LA or BJU English Writing- Writing Tales 1 Math- undecided CLE or BJU possibly Bible- still looking Latin- Lively Latin That's all I can remember right now. I think that's it. Preschool play for 3 & 4 yr old: I'm putting together some fun activities for them to do. File Folder games, sorting, pattern blocks, etc. I also may start teaching 4 yr old dd to read using AAS. Edited April 17, 2009 by aquiverfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy of Jedi Arts Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I pretty much just started. I know we are sticking with TT for math this year. Dd insists on that. We are also sticking with Lively Latin. We are almost sure we're going to do TRISMS. It incorporates IEW, which we already use and love. I can always beef up the lit studies if I feel dd isn't getting enough on that end. Dd wants an anatomy course, so we'll get her one. She's also going to to Plato Physical Science "just for fun". I am trying to decide between Analytical Grammar and MCT grammar. I'm also considering using the poetry stuff from MCT. Dd says she doesn't want to do Spellwell again. I think she just gets tired of the format after a whole year with spelling. She and I have been looking at different options, but nothing has captured her fancy yet. She wants a vocab program- I'm thinking Wordly Wise perhaps. I really want to put her in an art class rather than trying to do that here. But between piano, dance, swimming, soccer, and life, we may just flat out not have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I know the basic idea, but haven't worked out all the details yet. I'm in the process of changing to a more CM-type approach (looking at AO), and I want to buy the second edition of LCC, too. So several things are still up in the air, pending those decisions. But I know we'll be sticking with RightStart for math, because that is one curriculum that has always worked beautifully for us. We'll finish the Latin Prep book that we have, but then will probably switch to Cambridge. I'm buying Pictures in Cursive and Language Lessons from Queen's homeschool. More nature study, more narration, copywork, and dictation. More literature and living books. That's all I know at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkgumby Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I voted Still sorting it out, but really I have a pretty good grasp on what we'll be doing, and already have most of it on hand - and most of it is just another level up from what we're doing now! - Sonlight Core 2 - Writing with Excellence - First Language Lessons - All About Spelling - handwriting - I may change from this; my son hit the cursive part of Rod and Staff and is having major issues. I think he needs something with more specific stroke-by-stroke instructions or something. - SRA Real Math 2 and 3 - SOTW - Science pulled from various books and kits . . . and other fun stuff as we see fit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I finalized plans this week after a gut-wrenching decision to change a few things. DS who will be 12 LFC B w/part of Lingua Angelica LOF Beginning Algebra w/ 1972 Dolciani pre-algebra Cw Homer Older Beginner Ph Science Explorer 7 Famous Men of the Middle Ages w/The story of the Middle Ages Wise up - Positive Action bible study on Proverbs Finish World Geography Lit - King Arthur & Robin Hood Logic - Art of Argument or Orbiting with Logic Art - Art Talk book with art period of the the month study Music - hopefully an instrument and musician of the month Genealogy - Study family history with Irish Culture and family history around William the Conqueror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I shouldn't have checked the 'confident' box....after reading the thread on TT, I'm a little skeptical, but here goes: 5th & 7th grade Math - 5th gr. MCP - 7th gr. TT Pre-algebra Reading - Pathways readers and various fiction/non-fiction/bios/autobios Grammar - 5th Easy Grammar - 7th gr. Daily Grams Spelling - Spelling Power Vocab - Wordly Wise History - History of US by Hakim / with Teacher guides Geog. - Trail Guides to US & World Geog. plus Misc. map books Latin - Latina Christiana II Science - 5th my own unit studies - 7th co-op class using Apologia Gen. Science Writing - Jump In Apologia & other creative writing projects Am I missing anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 DD who will be 9 this summer, 4th grade: Preparing Hearts from HoD Cheerful Cursive DITHOR finishing 2/3 moving on to 4/5 Singapore 3A & 3B R&S English 3 and 4 Spanish - La Clase Divertida PE - swimming, gymnasitcis still researching a tying program DS who will be 5 late summer, Pre-K Little Hands to Heaven from HoD other misc workbooks and websites like starfall Legos, Tangrams, Puzzles, Games, Hot Wheels, etc Dirt, bugs, rocks Both lots of books, books, books, and more books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I voted both "I'm confident and done planning" and "I'm still sorting it out" as my materials are all decided upon but not the schedule. Quick snapshot of Ds' First Year: SOTW 1 and AG, UIL EWH MCP Math A and Miquon Orange -- Calculadder math drills Studies of Trees, Birds, Weather and the Human Body using HNS and books BFSU 12 weeks Poets Stevenson and Dickinson and their works (PFYP series) Artists El Greco and Botticelli and works (Mike Venezia) plus Ancient Art to show along with history readings Musicians Bach and Mozart and their works (Mike Venezia) Readers Literature Italic Handwriting Book B and Copywork Spectrum Phonics Grade 2 Tanglewood's Geography and Health & Safety Lessons Spanish KidSpeak and books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) I voted that I am confident, but as I am typing this, I realize that I am not completely confident. Aargh. I bought CW and am trying hard to convince myself to really do it for my 5th grader. I have R&S English and Spelling for my 3rd grader, but I am not sure if I am going to place her in 2 or 3, and I still need to do the placement test for her for WWE. Oh, and I am still looking at catalogs, although I am more ruling out at this point. I think I need a support group. 5th Grammar: Rod & Staff 5 Writing: Big oops. Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 book 6 Spelling: CHC speller F Math: Saxon 65 Science: Apologia Zoology 1 FL: Latina Christiana 1 (finally going to really do this) History: History Odyssey Ancients 2 (plus lots of add-ins, making this take some of this year and all of next to finish) Art: Seton Art 5 Religion: Faith and Life 5 and Bible History Plus Typing Instructor, Swim team, piano lessons, Little Flowers and maybe a part-time co-op 3rd Grammar: Rod & Staff 2 or 3 Writing: WWE 1 or 2 and CLE Cursive book Phonics: Little Angels (finishing finally) Spelling: Rod and Staff 2 or 3 (really wanted AAS but ran out of $$) Math: Abeka 3 Science: Apologia Zoology 1 History: Sonlight Core 1 (plus lots of add-ins, making this take some of this year and all of next to finish) Art: Seton Art 1 book with her sister Religion: Faith and Life 3 and Bible History Plus YMCA homeschool PE, piano lessons, speech therapy, Little Flowers and maybe a part-time co-op 1st Grammar: FLL 1/2 Writing: WWE 1 Phonics: Little Angels and OPGTR Math: Abeka 1 and Singapore 1B Science: Apologia Zoology 1 History: Sonlight Core 1 (plus lots of add-ins, making this take some of this year and all of next to finish) Art: Seton Art 1 book with her sister Religion: Faith and Life 1 and Bible History Plus YMCA homeschool PE, ballet, Little Flowers and maybe a part-time co-op Edited April 17, 2009 by Asenik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 SO, For my rising 6th grader: Henle, starting in Unit 4 LCC for her grade, except starting with Rome right now, and continuing into Greece...if we can chug along. Memory Work out of Drew's book. Classical Conversations for Interaction, further memory work and Writing. SOTW Volume 1, (She listens to the Cds...over and over...in her free time) Supplementary Ancient History books, for her extra reading. Lial's Math, with some Living Math lessons, that correspond to SOTW Volume 1, (I hope...) Science, I'll give her books on her own, for her free time reading in the afternoons....(Free for me, I guess:-) Spelling, just the list from the back of the WRTR My rising 6 year old, Tag along for the above, phonics with WRTR Classical Conversations, listening to some of SOTW I (As soon as I make sure it's ok for him) Cursive First, for writing phonograms Abacas lessons (through Nurture Minds) Lots of reading books.... (hopefully "living" books) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 This is a fun thread! :) I know, isn't it? I am totally fascinated, reading through it. You wanna know my secret motive? If I can compare everyone else's lists with mine and not want to change anything, I know I'm done planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I voted "confident and done planning". I am confident and know what we are going to be using/doing next year...and that feels sooooooo good! BUT...I still have some planning to do as I am going more of a unit study route with history and science. So...I must still plan those out. But I really like doing that part. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I can compare everyone else's lists with mine and not want to change anything, I know I'm done planning. I was thinking something like that, that I knew I'd made good decisions because I wasn't feeling wistful reading what others are planning. Assuming I don't blow my stack and enroll my son is school before then (it's been a tough week), I think next year will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Assuming I don't blow my stack and enroll my son is school before then (it's been a tough week), I think next year will be good. Oh goodness, a rough time at home, too, Jenny? I keep seeing your posts in threads here and there and thinking that you're one of the best posters and it would stink if you left. Hang in there. All things pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in CA Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 If I can compare everyone else's lists with mine and not want to change anything, I know I'm done planning. :lol: In reading through all the posts I've already run across some new items...not good, not good at all! :tongue_smilie: Well, here is my plan as it stands, but it's still in tweak mode: 12 yo son: History/Literature/Geography/Worldview: TOG Y2 Bible: Positive Action Math: BJU Math 7 or CLE 7 Science: BJU Life Science w/DVD English: BJU 7 w/DVD Reading: CLE 7 Writing: CW Older Beginner or IEW History-based Spelling: Sequential Latin: The Great Latin Adventure Levels I & II Greek: Greek Alphabet Code Breaker and then ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis in DE Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm done. TOG 2, Apologia Physical Science, Analytical Grammar, Video Text, Kay Arthur Bible Study, IEW Medievil Lessons and Greek and Latin Root study. I might add in a little extra it all depends if we have time for more. Janis in DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) I've got all of my things picked out, but I still have to purchase the next levels of Right Start and AAS. Becca: Grammar: First Language Lessons 3 Writing: (penmanship included) Writing With Ease 1 (we may go through this very quickly, I don't know) Spelling: All About Spelling 3 Math: Right Start B Science: R.E.A.L. Science Earth/Space History: SOTW 2/History Odyssey Middle Ages Level 1 (this may start "late" as we're taking our time with SOTW 1/HO Ancients 1) Latin: Minimus and extra readers Geography: The Geography Book by Caroline Arnold Art: Harmony Fine Arts Grade 2 And we're constantly reading here, so tons of that - I'm wanting to work through the Lang Fairy books. Extras - choir and gymnastics, possibly another sport - I may just keep it simple though. With Sylvia, I'm winging it. :001_huh: We'll keep progressing at her pace through ETC, Singapore EB, and BOB books. Edited April 17, 2009 by Mommy22alyns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline4kids Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I tend to change things mid stream. :tongue_smilie: The only sure things are copy work, dictation, narration, artist study, composer study, Simply Music piano, and reading independently and aloud. Here is what I am planning so far: Language Arts: Queen's Languages Lessons--everyone Daily Grammar Practice--everyone Spelling Wisdom or Simply Spelling, differs per child History: Sonlight Core 5 and 1+2 until completed, then core 4 with everyone ..constantly being tempted by Ambleside. LBC or MFW I would just like to see how I like them. Alas, I cannot afford to it. Science: Apologia General Science with notebooking for ds 11 Narrating from The Handbook of Nature Study for ds 10 Christian Liberty Nature readers for ds 8 Latin: First Form Latin and Prima Latina for ds 7 until finished The Arts: Paintings to Study Simply Music Composer Study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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