King Alfred Academy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I finally have an idea of the materials we are going to be using for next year, with the exception of supplemental/literature books for history and science. I will have a first grader and a third grader. If you'd like to see what we are going to be doing, you can check it out on my blog...link in signature. I would love to see what you are using. Care to list it here or connect me to a blog post you may have written about it? Thanks! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 There are a couple of things up in the air, but this is what I know for sure: English: Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings with additional reading (Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Macbeth, Midsummer Night's Dream, Norse myths), excerpts from The Book of Great Books, Painless Grammar Spanish: The Learnables Level 2 Greek/Latin: Hey Andrew Level 3, Latin’s Not So Tough Level 3 History: Houghton Mifflin’s Across the Centuries as a spine, plus readings from the Parragon Atlas of World History, History’s Greatest Hits and a few issues of Learning Through History. He’ll also read most or all of Cathedral, Forge and Waterwheel and The Age of Shakespeare (Laroque) and some historical fiction. We’ll top off with some Netflix documentaries and a few field trips. Art History: Annotated Mona Lisa (appropriate chapters) plus selections from Gowing’s History of Art. I’ve got a few museum field trips planned, and need to look for artist bios and such on Netflix. All of that is already in the house, ready to go. The two subjects that are not for sure are math and science. I had planned on using Florida Virtual School for both, but we're a little concerned about counting on them. Given the public school budget crisis in this state and general educational cutbacks, I want to be sure we have a back-up plan. So, it'll be either: Math: FLVS Geometry Science: FLVS Earth-Space Science with three Thames & Kosmos kits to supplement Or: Math: Math-U-See Geometry supplemented with Life of Fred Science: University of California College Prep open access Biology with Thames & Kosmos DNA kit and whatever other labs I can imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We'll continue with the Robinson Curriculum and A2 for all the children. Saxon math and singapore for the younger children. Bible for copy/memory work. Pretty cut and dry. But works great.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I think we're pretty well set, maybe a few minor tweaks (like whether to use Singapore's IP/CWP to supplement math): Math: Right Start - finish level B, move on to level C LA: All About Spelling 1&2, WWE 1, ABeCeDarian Reading B-2, maybe FLL Science: Sonlight 1 History: Homemade Native Americans unit, Story of The World Ancient Times starting in January Art: Atelier 1 Music: The Violin Book 1 & 2 Foreign Language: Song School Latin or La Clase Divertida 2 BTW, this is first grade and we school year round. Edited April 29, 2009 by Aurelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My two will be doing R&S Math, English, Reading and science and we will be using Truth quest for history. Keeping it pretty simple. Ages 8 and 9 will turn 9 & 10 in late fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have 6th & 5th grade, and we're using: History - TOG Year 2 Math - CLE & LOF English - Galore Park & CLE Vocab - Vocab from Classical Roots Literature - Lightning Lit & Progeny Press Logic - Critical Thinking Book 1 (6th grader) Latin - Latin Prep 2 (6th grader), Lively Latin (5th grader) Greek - Elementary Greek 1 (6th grader) Science - Astronomy, using a variety of resources Writing - IEW Middle Ages-based writing lessons Bible - Kay Arthur book Music - violin & symphony (6th grader), trombone lessons (5th grader) Sports - rugby, sailing, tennis We started our school year 4 weeks ago, so these are all things bought and already in play, except Lightning Lit, which is in the mail as I type. I tried Novel-Ties lit guides, but we don't care for them, which is why I'm switching. The kids and I are happy with our curriculum - they really love almost everything we're using. I do, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I dig your blog, King Alfred! You all are one good-looking family :001_smile: What we'll be using for next year (excluding the long list of living books for supplemental Natural Science, readers and History supplemental readings). It will be ds' First Year (he'll be six the whole year). Penmanship: Getty Dubay's Italic Handwriting Book B Mathematics: MCP Math Level A, Miquon Math Orange Book and Calculadder 1 Phonics: Spectrum Phonics Gr. 2 History: Story of the World: The Ancients (SOTW 1) hardcover book, AG and audio CD, Usborne Encyclopedia of World History Natural Science: Study of Birds, Trees, Weather and Climate and The Human Body. Handbook of Nature Study, North American Wildlife, Nature Crafts for Kids, The Burgess Bird Book for Children, Kingfisher's Young Discoverers Series: Flowers Trees and Fruits, Weather and Climate and The Human Body; Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding K-2 (BFSU; 12 weeks) Spelling: Charlotte Mason method -- from Copywork and Dictation (starting with one word) Theology and Virtues: The Children's Bible in 365 Stories and The Children's Book of Virtues Geography: Tanglewood's Geography Lessons Poetry: Poetry for Young People Series' Emily Dickinson and Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses Picture Study: El Greco and Botticelli (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists by Mark Venezia) Composer Study: Bach and Mozart (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers by Mike Venezia) Spanish: KidSpeak 6 in 1 Computer Language Program and readings from Un Tesoro de Cinco Anos and other books in Spanish as needed Health and Safety: Tanglewood's Health & Safety curriculum Art: Dh's own -- whatever resources he wants to pull together. He doesn't plan this far ahead :D (he's an artist) Copywork: What we're using and Living Memory Literature: Just So Stories, Little House in the Big Woods, Follow My Leader, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Pinocchio, Five Children and It That's it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 This is for two 5th graders and a 7th grader. Math- Saxon 7/6 & Algebra 1, LOF fractions & beginning algebra Language-ABeka Writing-IEW SWI Spelling/Vocab-ABeka spelling 5, Vocabulary From Classical Roots A Science- God's Design for Life, Apologia General Science Logic-Mind Benders, Introductory Logic History/Lit./Art-TOG Y2 Foreign Language-Rosetta Stone Spanish 1 Music-Music Ace Deluxe, band through local PS Physical Education-basketball, soccer, baseball, Wii Fit & running I am still trying to decide what to do for Bible study this year. All three do Bible Quizzing six months out of the year, so they do a lot of memorization. I would like to add in something more that is for studying the Bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) My oldest is graduating next month -- it's the first time in 14 years that she hasn't been on my curriculum list! :crying: For my other three, here's what we're planning: 2nd Grader (w/ special needs) First Language Lessons 1-2 Sing Spell Read and Write Handwriting Without Tears My Printing Book Sonlight Core 2 (History & Read Alouds) Singapore Start Up Science Singapore Math 1 Homeschool Art Co-op Swimming & Little League Baseball 5th Grader Sonlight Core 5 Readers Handwriting Without Tears Can Do Cursive Fix It Grammar Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level B IEW Student Writing Intensive Level B English from the Roots Up Volume 1 Biology w/ Heath's Life Science Teaching Textbooks Math 6 Van Loon's The Story of Mankind DK History: The Definitive Visual Guide Red Herrings Mysteries Homeschool Art Co-op Tae Kwon Do 10th Grader (w/ special needs) Sonlight Core Alt 7 Readers DK History: The Definitive Visual Guide Van Loon's The Story of Mankind Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level B IEW Student Writing Intensive Level B English from the Roots Up Volume 1 Biology w/ Milliken Kingdom of Life Guides Jacob's Elementary Algebra w/ Ask Dr. Callahan vids Red Herrings Mysteries Homeschool Art Co-op Little League Baseball & Special Olympics Basketball Edited April 28, 2009 by hsmamainva forgot PE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have a 2nd, 7th, & 8th grader next year. Here's what they are using (depending on the boy): Art: R&S Artpac-all Grammar: R&S-all Greek: NT Greek for Beginners by Machen-7th & 8th History: Streams of Civilization-7th & 8th; SOTW-2nd Latin: Wheelock's-8th (looking at Great Latin Adventures for the 7th grader) Logic: Art of Argument-7th (looking at the Argument Builder for the 8th grader) Math: R&S-2nd & 7th; Mod Alg Bk 1 by Dolciani-8th Literature: Omnibus-7th & 8th Reading: R&S-2nd Science: RS4K Chem Level II-8th; Zoology III-7th; LLB Chem-2nd Spelling: R&S-all Writing: Classical Writing Diogenes-8th (looking at Stack the Deck for the 7th grader) I have a few loose ends to finalize, but their schedules have been made, and most of the lessons have been created. I was going to look at some of the new programs I'm considering at the Arlington Book Fair, but I don't think I'll be going due to the swine flu outbreak. There are just too many unknowns for me to feel comfortable in such a crowded environment with people from all over Texas and the surrounding states. I don't want to take the risk right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbhoward Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We will be doing 2nd grade and Kindy. Math: Singapore 2A Grammar: FLL level 2 Spelling: Spelling Workout B (finish up) & C Handwriting: A Reason For...B Reading: Orally she is working through SL 2 readers so we will just keep moving on with them. To herself, anything related to her History lessons and whatever interests her. History: finish up SOTW 1, SOTW 2 Science: Apologia's Astronomy Art: Drawing With Children, Harmony Fine Arts At Home Music: Harmony Fine Arts At Home, violin lessons For K, we will be using SL PK4/5 plus she sits in on History, Science, Music and Art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 4th Grade: HOD - Bigger Hearts for His Glory (American History/Geography/ Spelling/ some LA) Science - Apologia Flying Creatures of the 5th day Math - A Beka 3rd grade and then we'll transition to 4th half way through the year Reading - Drawn Into the Heart of Reading English - Rod and Staff Art - Artistic Pursuits Book 1 for the middle grades 1st Grade: HOD - Beyond Little Hands for His Glory (American History/Language Arts/Geography/ Spelling) Science - Apologia Flying Creatures of the 5th day Math - A Beka 1st grade Art - Artistic Pursuits Book 1 HWT? (still can't decide if this is necessary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) This is what we have so far, at this moment. It is subject to tweaking though.... 7th grade: LoF Beginning Algebra HFA Art/Music Appreciation Some logic, not sure what yet....Right now she's finishing up the Dandy Lion Series of books Rainbow Science Queen's Language Lessons for the Elementary Child 2 Made a change for History, since we had these from the boys before: Teaching Company Early American History (because she wants to), and other readings on the Late Ren./Early Modern era Spanish Piano Lessons Vocabulary From Classical Roots A Religion--still deciding, Bible memorization Write Shop Geography--Map Your World/Trail Guide to World Geography 10th Grade: Religion--"Preparing for Spiritual Leadership, Bible memorization LoF Geometry BJU English Notgrass "Exploring World History" Still deciding Science BJU Spanish 1 Write Shop Lit--still deciding--or is the Notgrass enough lit for an "un-lit" young man? HFA Music Appreciation for 10th Grade Geography--Map Your World, possibly Edited April 28, 2009 by Brindee Add Geography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Tricia, I just wanted to say that I love your homeschool bog!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) 4yo in pre-K Phonics - Click N Kids 6/7yo in 1st grade Composition - Writing With Ease 1 Classical Language - Rosetta Stone Latin Mathematics - RightStart B 9yo in 4th grade Composition - Writing With Ease 3 Classical Language - Lively Latin Vol. II - Elementary Greek Year 1 Mathematics - Life of Fred Fractions 12yo in 7th grade Composition - Classical Composition Fable & Narrative Classical Language - Latin Prep 1 Mathematics - Life of Fred Beginning Algebra This doesn't include the content areas, obviously. In May & June we'll be testing out some products we haven't used before. I'm not sure that we'll stick with them come July when our new school year officially starts. Edited April 29, 2009 by dragons in the flower bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I will teaching a 4th, 2nd and K'er next fall. We will continue with LA and Maths through the summer then begin our other studies in the fall. I am trying to organize/think through/plan our year using Ambleside Online booklist in a LCC inspired framework. I already have the Ambleside books and I *love* the straightforwardness of LCC. 4th grader: MUS Writing Tales Latin for Children A Copywork/Recitation using Living Memory Spelling Wisdom Ambleside Yr. 3 2nd grader: MUS Latin for Children A Copywork/Recitation Ambleside Yr. 1 K'er: MUS Primer MFW Kindergarten reading plan (or Phonics Pathways...) Copywork/Recitation Ambleside Yr. 0 Song School Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 One first-grader, though I'll probably be doing some afterschooling with my PK girl Math: Probably MUS Alpha, though we'll see how quickly he flies through it and if he gets bored... if that happens, I'm thinking Singapore or Miquon for something completely different Grammar: FLL level 1 and just basic repetition with usage Spelling: Spelling Workout A... unless he gets bored... in which case I'm going to see if I can get my hands on Words Their Way Handwriting: HWT - remediating and redoing the kindergarten book. Handwriting is his downfall. Reading: Anything he wants to read to me, though I'll probably make sure he gets a good grounding in some classics appropriate for age History: SOTW 1 Science: REAL science odyssey life science Art, Music, his choice of foreign language, and PE will happen when they happen... *IF* they happen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MIch elle Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Everyday: CLE math 7 CLE LA 7 IEW U.S. HBWL, v1 IEW Fix-It LFBC physical science w/ other resources SOTW 3 w/ Hakim 2-5; BF Am & World Hx SOS Secondary Spanish 1 1-3 times/wk: CLE reading 6 Vocabulary for the High School Student Idiot's Guide to Geography (over 2 yrs) A Child's History of Art Architecture Bulfinch's Mythology God and the History of Art Rotating Literature (not in order): Poor Richard, Daughtery Of Courage Undaunted Johnny Tremain Carry On Mr. Bowditch Shakespeare A Christmas Carol Around the World in 80 Days Kidnapped The Children of the New Forest Guitar :tongue_smilie: Edited April 28, 2009 by MIch elle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 6th grade boy: TOG YR2 Saxon 7/6 R&S English 6 R&S Spelling 6 LfC primer A Kym Wright's Botany Adventure, followed by Signs and Seasons 10th grade girl: Wheelock's Latin for Latin 2 Saxon Algebra 2 TOG YR2 SL Core 530 British Lit Apologia Chemistry R&S English 10 and maybe Classical Writing Aesop & Homer for Older Students they both also play soccer and swim and do Scouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) 11th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Saxon Advanced Math Apologia Advanced Biology/ Biology at the CC in the spring Notgrass Government/ Spring-economics Windows to the World/TtC/assorted books IEW SWI CC/ writing at the CC in the spring Henle III SOS Spanish II Civil Air Patrol & Volunteer at the hospital 9th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Alg I Apologia Physical Science TOG year II D but adding in some R level books along with TtC IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR A LFC B SOS Spanish I Traditional Logic I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art Civil Air Patrol & Theater 8th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Alg I Apologia Physical Science TOG year II IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR A AAS Level 4-5 LFC B Traditional Logic I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art Civil Air Patrol 6th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Basic Math Apologia General Science TOG year II IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR Grade 6 AAS Level 4-5 LFC B The Fallacy Detective Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art 3rd/4th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages MUS Beta Apologia Elementary Science/ The Human Body Book TOG year II Barton's Reading & Spelling Copywork/HWT Winston Basic Brainware Safari Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History( just sitting in with the older kids) Atelier Art 1st: Bible Study Guide for All Ages CLE Math 1 Apologia Elementary Science/ The Human Body Book TOG year II Reading Made Easy Copywork/HWT AAS Level I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History( just sitting in with the older kids) PreK: R&S preschool books HWT Kumon Books Edited April 28, 2009 by Quiver0f10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 5th grade 8th grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My daughter: All American History History Odyssey Level 2 Ancients Famous Men series SOTW Latina Christiana 1 The Book of Roots Ludere Latine 1 Lingua Latina Live Mocha for German and various other supplemental books for German Saxon 6/5 Trumpet Lapbooks of various subjects RS4K Chemistry, Elements PH Earth Science studies D'Aulaires Greek Myths Wordly Wise 4-H dogs, cats and veterinary science plus she goes to work with me every other Sat. to observe. various reading of all subjects and whatever else we feel like getting into My son: Sits in all almost everything with us but my daughter is teaching him Latin from Prima Latina German by songs and speaking with us HOP for reading and whatever else he gets his hands on Flashcards for math The music box which has recorders,drums ,whistles of various types SOTW 1 audio and activity guide 4-H on gerbils they also play, explore our property mainly for different stones but find all sorts of things and karate plus a weekly gym class and sign language in the spring. I think that covers most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingUnderGrace Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Grade 9 Bible - undecided Math - A.C.E. Algebra 1 Science - Rod and Staff 9 English/Writing - A.C.E. English Literature - A.C.E. Basic Lit Spelling/Vocab - A.C.E. Etymology History/Geography - Rod and Staff 9 Music - A.C.E. Music & Private Piano lessons Foreign Language - A.C.E. French Grade 8 Bible - undecided Math - A.C.E. PreAlgebra Science - Rod and Staff 8 English/Writing - Rod and Staff 6 Literature - A.C.E. selections Spelling - Rod and Staff 8 History/Geography - Rod and Staff 8 Music - Private Sax Lessons Grade 5 Bible - Rod and Staff 3 Math - Rod and Staff 4 Science - Rod and Staff 4 English/Writing - Rod and Staff 4 Literature - Rod and Staff Chapter Books Spelling - Rod and Staff 4 History/Geography - Rod and Staff 4 Music - Private Piano lessons Grade 3 Bible - Rod and Staff 1, Units 2-5 Math - Rod and Staff 3 Science - Rod and Staff 2 English - Rod and Staff 2 Literature - Rod and Staff Chapter Books Spelling - Rod and Staff 2 Social Studies - Rod and Staff 2 Grade K Rod and Staff Preschool Rod and Staff Math and Phonics, Unit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I really enjoyed reading your blog entry. We're going to be doing American history with my (then) 7yo and 5yo (2nd & K) using many of the same resources you plan on using. My list is as follows: Child's Story of America American Pioneers and Patriots The Pledge of Allegiance The American Flag Discovery of the Americas North American Indians The Hopi The Navajo The Apache If You Lived with the Sioux True Story of Pocahontas America in the Time of Pocahontas If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 The Pilgrim Primer The Pilgirms of Plimoth The Story of the Pilgrims Pilgrims of Plymouth The First Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving Story Eating the Plates If You Lived in Colonial Times Skippack School * If You Grew Up With George Washington Colonial America George Washington George Washington's Mother America in the Time of George Washington What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Paul Revere's Ride The 4th of July Story If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution A More Perfect Union The US Constitution and YOu Diary of and Early American Boy The Lewis and Clark Expedition Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie Cowboys Old Yeller * If You Travelled in a Covered Wagon The Pioneers Caddie Woodlawn * The Pioneers Go West Lucretia Ann on the Oregon Trail * Mr. Blue Jeans Abraham Lincoln Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War Walking the Road to Freedom Freedom Train Frederick Douglas Fights for Freedom Behind Rebel Lines The Story of the Monitor and the Merrimac The Terrible Wave * The Story of Thomas Alva Edison The Wright Brothers We'll Race You, Henry Ford Shoes for Everyone Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist The Story of the Golden Spike If You Lived 100 Years Ago All of a Kind Family * If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island If You Lived at the Time of the San Francisco Earthquake Little House on the Prairie * In Grandma's Attic * Indian Captive * Toliver's Secret Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims Little House in the Big Woods * Farmer Boy * Colonial Kids A Pioneer Sampler American Grub Interactive 3D Maps: American History Easy Make and Learn: Pilgrims, Colonial America, Northeast Indians I'm sure we won't get to all the books. But I thought I'd share the list with you in case you want to grab any ideas. The first two are spines, the literature books have an *, and the rest are supplements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 All three do Bible Quizzing six months out of the year, so they do a lot of memorization. I would like to add in something more that is for studying the Bible. I did quizzing too! I never got passed the local tourneys, but always had a great time! My oldest is graduating next month -- it's the first time in 14 years that she hasn't been on my curriculum list! :crying: :grouphug:...and CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!! :D I dig your blog, King Alfred! You all are one good-looking family :001_smile: Art: Dh's own -- whatever resources he wants to pull together. He doesn't plan this far ahead :D (he's an artist) :) Thanks! And...HA! Love the "he's an artist" so that is why he doesn't plan ahead! :lol: 11th:Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Saxon Advanced Math Apologia Advanced Biology/ Biology at the CC in the spring Notgrass Government/ Spring-economics Windows to the World/TtC/assorted books IEW SWI CC/ writing at the CC in the spring Henle III SOS Spanish II Civil Air Patrol & Volunteer at the hospital 9th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Alg I Apologia Physical Science TOG year II D but adding in some R level books along with TtC IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR A LFC B SOS Spanish I Traditional Logic I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art Civil Air Patrol & Theater 8th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Alg I Apologia Physical Science TOG year II IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR A AAS Level 4-5 LFC B Traditional Logic I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art Civil Air Patrol 6th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages/indepedent reading Chalkdust Basic Math Apologia General Science TOG year II IEW's Medieval Themed Writing Lessons VFTCR Grade 6 AAS Level 4-5 LFC B The Fallacy Detective Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History Atelier Art 3rd/4th: Bible Study Guide for All Ages MUS Beta Apologia Elementary Science/ The Human Body Book TOG year II Barton's Reading & Spelling Copywork/HWT Winston Basic Brainware Safari Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History( just sitting in with the older kids) Atelier Art 1st: Bible Study Guide for All Ages CLE Math 1 Apologia Elementary Science/ The Human Body Book TOG year II Reading Made Easy Copywork/HWT AAS Level I Meet the Great Composers & Short lessons in Art History( just sitting in with the older kids) PreK: R&S preschool books HWT Kumon Books So...you're not real busy or anything. That's good. Maybe you can pick up a hobby or something! (:lol:) I really enjoyed reading your blog entry. I'm sure we won't get to all the books. But I thought I'd share the list with you in case you want to grab any ideas. The first two are spines, the literature books have an *, and the rest are supplements. Thanks for sharing *your* resources! We may have to keep in touch as we are planning our year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I think I have it figured out, all except spelling anyway! 3rd grade: GWG 3 WWE finish 2 and start 3 Latina Christiana I Singapore Math--finish 3A then on to 3B, 4A when we get to it Cursive Copywork I come up with on my own Piano lessons 1st grade: Finish OPGTR GWG 1 WWE 1 Singapore Math 1A/B Copywork Kindermusik class 4/5yo Preschool Kumon workbooks Explode the Code primers Possibly FIAR, but if it's like this year, we'll never get to it on a regular basis Kindermusik class Together Scripture study and memorization Elemental Science Chemistry Finish Artistic Pursuits 2 Hopefully we'll get to Drawing with Children Music/composer studies informally using Classics for Kids Shakespeare stories Outdoor Hour Challenges SOTW 3 with added American history through Time Travelers, Rainbow book of American history, Genevieve Foster books: George Washington's World, Birthdays of Freedom, 1620 the year of the Pilgrims plus tons of library books! and memory work--I'm determined to do more memory work this year! Edited April 29, 2009 by Kristiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 This is the earliest I've ever had all my curriculum chosen. This is for 7th grade: CW Homer and Poetry Lightning Literature Latin Roots Art of Argument MUS Zeta First Start French Getting Started with Latin Greek Alphbetarian MOH 3 Famous Men of Modern Times Daily Geography Practice Basic Science Mysteries Kit Time Traveler Art Artistic Pursuits Music and Moments with the Masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have two for the first time - at his insistence, not mine! :001_smile: PreK HWT PreK stuff, transitioning to their K book at some point (he's already writing pretty well, so this is just to get him used to lines and such!) OPGTR RightStart A, at his pace Lots of read-alouds - we'll do classic picture books plus some about science topics, math (from the library), and some classic stories from American history Fourth Grade Literature - from a list I've pulled together, plus a book club discussion we're doing with friends Latin - probably Lively Latin, but I have to get a laser printer before I'll commit Grammar - JAG Spelling - All About Spelling, finishing Level 4, then continuing forward Writing - Writing Tales 2 Penmanship - ?? I really need to start her on cursive Math - a combination of Life of Fred and Key to..., along with Hands-On Equations. She'll do LoF Decimals & Percents first, and then when we think she's ready, she'll move forward with LoF Beg. Algebra History - SOTW 4, plus a list of supplemental narrative histories & biographies Science - she'll study physics; I'm putting together a syllabus using various experiment kits and living books The Arts - she goes to Master's Academy once a week, plus she's expressed interest in the homeschool band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What We'll Be Doing for Sure: 2nd grader - Heart of Dakota's Bigger Hearts for His Glory with Emerging Readers set, Rod & Staff English 2, Singapore 2A & 2B, Explode the Code, a cursive workbook (considering Queen's Homeschool Supply), WinterPromise's The World Around Me - one afternoon a week, Song School Greek when it's ready for purchase, homeschool p.e. 5th grader - Heart of Dakota's Bigger Hearts for His Glory with Extension Package (minus A Child's Story of America), The Story of the World - Vols. 3 & 4, Classical Astronomy's Signs and Seasons, Drawn Into the Heart of Reading, Rod & Staff 4, English from the Roots Up, LA schedule/dictation/creative writing from Heart of Dakota's Preparing Hearts for His Glory guide, MathUSee Delta, Singapore's Challenging Word Problems, either Greek for Children or Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek, homeschool p.e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Here's the plan right now: 3rd grade-- R&S Math 3 R&S Grammar 3 WWE 3 CW Aesop Latina Christiana I VP Greece and Rome LCC/Ambleside history and literature selections Simply Spelling Living Memory selections Christian Studies I from MP Ambleside art/composer/nature ideas Kindergarten-- OPGTR/Horizons Phonics Rod and Staff Math 1 MP Copybook 1 at some point Memory work AO/VP/LCC literature Suzuki violin for some or all, PE class, Art class...still deciding on our extras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Beginning in August we will be using: 9yo~ HOD's Bigger Hearts for His Glory 11yo~ HOD's Bigger Hearts for His Glory - Learning Through History with extensions for Bible, character, and history & Hearts for Him Through Time: Creation to Christ - Learning the Basics for Language Arts and Science After 11 years of home schooling, I am sooooo thrilled to have everything planned out. It has all the elements of traditional and CM components I desire. The only exception will be that we'll continue to use Math U See in place of the suggested Singapore. I'm over tweaking, rearranging, modifying, substituting, etc etc.... :blink: [Me doing lesson planning.] Carrie is truly gifted and I look forward to using something as it is designed. Edited April 29, 2009 by angela&4boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 My oldest will be in K in the fall: Main: FIAR with habit training focus Math: MOTL with Activities for the AL Abacus LA: AAS (she'll probably be starting level 2 by then), copywork, and maybe some grammar a la Montessori Science: BFSU and Nature Study Religion: Bible narrations and activities to go along with the litergical year (and maybe some Montessori activities) Spanish: informal games, activities and reading books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 1st grade: MFW 1st and Singapore Math 5th: MFW Ex-1850, Singapore Math, 1st Form Latin, R&S English and Spelling, typing 7th: MFW Ex-1850, Thinkwell Algebra (I thing I will add a book to this but I am not sure which one yet), Latin Alive, R&S English, 2 Progeny Press Guides, Botany and Microscope Adventures added to the MFW science. (He had his heart set on Botany next year so we won't be doing General Science.), and typing_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 11yo FLVS Math, Science, Social Studies Spell to Write and Read, MegaWords Seton Reading and Religion FLL 4, WWE, and Writing Skills 1 MindBenders 8yo and 6yo MUS Alpha All About Spelling Seton Reading FLL WWE HWOT SOTW 1 WTM Grammar Life Science Faith & Life 1 4yo Singapore Math 1 Spell to Write and Read The rest the same as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I *think* I have everything planned out, though of course this is subject to change. 4th- CLE Math 4 ILL WS3 AAS 1&2 Piano (almost 100% sure) Softball, Soccer, and Basketball R&S Health 2nd- Singapore 2a/2b with CWP and maybe IP PLL Copywork AAS1 T-ball, Soccer, and Wrestling R&S Health Together- MFW ECC LFC A PE at co-op I haven't decided if I want to do a formal reading comprehension program yet. If I do, it will be either CLE reading or Progeny Press study guides for both. I also haven't decided if I want to do extra Bible on top of the MFW Bible. AND, I really want to add some type of thinking skills, such as Building Thinking Skills or Mindbenders. So, the basics are done, but I'm still hammering out the details on the extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swainsonshawk Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Group Unit Studies Geography (based on Trail Guide to World Geography) Earth Science (Made by me) DS10 (5th): Singapore Math 5A and 5B The Writer's Jungle Universal Publishing Cursive All About Spelling (starting at level 1, hopefully moving quickly) Daily Language Reviews (4th)/Copywork Winston Grammar Math Minutes/Mad Mintues Reading from a chapter Book list (what books? I don't know yet) DS8 (3rd): Singapore Math 3A and 3B The Writers Jungle Universal Publishing Cursive All About Spelling (level 1) Daily Language Review (2nd)/Copywork Winston Grammar Math Minutes/Mad Minutes Reading from extensive readers on my bookshelf DS6 (1st): Handwriting without Tears Singapore Math 1A and 1B Math Minutes All About Spelling (level 1) Explode The Code Books 2-4 Happy Phonics Games Copywork Reading from readers/bob books/phonics readers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkraw Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I am excited to have this already planned also: 5th DD: Chalk Dust: finish Basic Math/ start Pre Algebra MFW: Explor to 1850's Analytical Grammar Astronomy (Apologia) fall \ Swimming Creatures (Apologia) spring Spelling Power Rosetta Stone Spanish Literature from the time period studying in History Write Shop 1 vocab/latin/greek - English from the Roots Up 7th DD:Chalk Dust: finish Pre Algebra/ start Algebra I MFW: Explor to 1850's Analytical Grammar Apologia Physical Science Spelling Power Rosetta Stone Spanish Literature from Time period studying in History Write Shop 1 vocab/latin/greek - English from the Roots Up computer keyboarding course Then I will supplement some days with word roots and reading comprehension computer programs.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Click my link below: Upcoming Curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I would love to see what you are using. Care to list it here or connect me to a blog post you may have written about it? Thanks! :001_smile: You inspired me to update my blog for the first time in months! Here it is: http://playgroundofwords.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Here are my choices. Once I listed it all out, it seems like too much, IMO. We don't, however, do all of this concurrently. 8th grade: Discovering Mathematics; Life of Fred Beginning Algebra Latin Prep 2 Learnables French 3; Barron's French the Easy Way Interactive Science w/ Nat'l Geographic kit Writing Strands 4; finish work in WWE main book Hake Grammar 7 Megawords 4, 5, 6 Lightning Lit 7 (or 8?) Art of Argument Band (F. Horn) 7th grade: Singapore Math 4B, 5A; LoF Fractions, maybe Decimals/Percents Learnables French 2; Barron's French the Easy Way Interactive Science w/ Nat'l Geographic kit Writing Strands 4; WWE, working from main book only Growing With Grammar 6 Megawords 4, 5, 6 Lightning Lit 7 Mindbenders, Logic Liftoff, Orbiting with Logic Artistic Pursuits Jr. High OR Harmony fine arts Band (clarinet) 4th grade: Singapore Math 3B, 4A Latin for Children Primer A French (If he does this it will be either Ecoutez! Parlez! 2 or Learnables 1) My World Science WWE 3 Growing with Grammar 4 Explode the Code 7, 8 reading list I have yet to compile 1st/2nd grade: Singapore math 1B, 2A Song School Latin Ecoutez! Parlez! 2 (if she chooses to do French) Trail Guide to World Geography My World Science WWE 2 FLL 1/2 Explode the code 3, 4 Phonics Pathways, Bob books, then Pathway readers We will all do Trail Guide to World Geography, IEW's poetry memorization, tennis, and scouts. Feel free to chime in and say if you think this is too much or just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Artistic Pursuits Jr. High OR Harmony fine arts Can you tell me where I can find out more information on the Harmony Fine Arts? I am looking for a program for my son to complete independently. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Would you tell us more about the Interactive Science w/ Nat'l Geographic kit? Sounds very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have most of it all sitting next to my desk, ready to organize. For my dd8 (3rd grade) - FLL3, WWE3, Spelling Power, Horizons Math 3 and MFW Adventures, with extra reading assigned using the Sonlight catalog from Core 3 For my dd5, almost 6 - FLL1, Horizons Math K/1 (she will finish K around December and start 1 in January-ish), Handwriting, Explode the Code (books 3-6?) and MFW Adventures with reading through OPG For my ds4 - MFW K curriculum at his pace Also all three will be taking music at our local coop with the girls both old enough also for art classes. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 My sixth grader: Hearts for Him Through Time - CTC Language Arts: R&S 5, Write with the Best Vol1, (HOD Manual includes Dictation for Spelling, Vocabulary, Poetry and a schedule for using R&S and WWTB) Math: MUS Zeta Science: Land Animals of the 6th Day, Plant Life, Birds of the Air, & Adventures in Human Anatomy (scheduled in HOD) History: Story of the Ancient World, Streams of History: Greece, Streams of History: Rome (scheduled in HOD) Reading: DITHOR Bible: Genesis: Discovering our Roots & Philippians CD (scheduled in HOD) Music: Meet the Great Composers (with some supplemental books) & Piano for Life Art: Discovering Great Artists, & Art Auction Mystery Possibly Greek Alphabetarian & Greek Hupogrammon For my fourth Grader: Bigger Hearts for His Glory TM Language Arts: R&S 2, (HOD Manual includes Dictation for Spelling, Vocabulary, Poetry (in Beyond), writing, and a schedule for using R&S) Math: Either MUS Delta/finish Gamma or Singapore Math 3A/3B or combination of both Science:Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Exploring Planet earth History: Read Aloud Child's Story of America, she will read supplemental books scheduled in the extension package of Bigger Reading: DITHOR Bible: Scheduled in Beyond Music: Meet the Great Composers (with some supplemental books) & Piano for Life Art: scheduled in Bigger Manual First/Second Grade Boys: Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory TM Language Arts: Included in Beyond Math: Singapore Math Science: CLP God's Wondrous Works (scheduled in Beyond) History: Pioneers & Patriots, First Flight, Story of the Pilgrims (all scheduled in Beyond) Reading: Emergent Readers for 2nd grader, HOP for 1st Grader Bible: Scheduled in Beyond Music: Hide Em in your Heart Vol 2 Scheduled in Beyond; Wee Sing America Art: Scheduled in Beyond 2 YO Coloring Books Puzzles Blocks & Duplo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 DD the Elder: Handwriting : GDI copywork, introducing joins, ending up in cursive History : History Odyssey (finishing up Medieval, then move on) Science : Two applied units: The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers and Architects Engineering the City: How Infrastructure Works Then two Chemistry Units: The Elements Carbon Chemistry Latin : Lively Latin 2 and Cambridge Latin Spanish : Finish Learnables 3, start 4; SYRWTLS; move to simple middle readers Logic : in the air Math : in the air Language Arts : Michael Clay Thompson Megawords Art : Atelier, Mark Kistler Music : up in the air, we've only done informal work so far DD the Younger: Math : Finish EB math, maybe do Right Start A LA : lots and lots of read-alouds, continue informal CM inspired approach Art : tag-a-long with big sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Would you tell us more about the Interactive Science w/ Nat'l Geographic kit? Sounds very interesting. :iagree: I'd really like to know more about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Most of my decisions are made: 9th grade: Omnibus III CW Herodotus Wheelock Latin via Lukeion online class Life of Fred Geometry Spectrum Chemistry Art with God and the History of Art (1/2 credit) 5th grade: Finish TT Pre-algebra/LOF Beginning Algebra First Form Latin CW Homer VP History Explorers - 1815 VP Literature Colors Science Living Memory 1st grade: Shiller Math Phonics Museum 1st grade FLL WWE First Favorites Sing Song Latin Living Memory Ancient History Portfolio Jr. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I finally made up my mind, and I have everything purchased for the Fall. For my 5th grader: MFW CTG-History/Literature/Science/Vocabulary/Bible/Art/Music Math-Strayer Upton Practical Math-Gr 5/LoF Fractions LA-Queens Language Lessons for the Secondary Child Book 1 Writing-Writing Strands Nature Studies :Handbook of Nature Studies Lively Latin Book 1 Edited April 29, 2009 by paulcindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 http://www.harmonyfinearts.com/ Also, the creator of this program, Barb, comes here on the boards sometimes. Her board name is harmonyartmom. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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