Do you have the fall planned out yet? if so what are you doing?

[KristineIN]

We'll be doing MFW Rome to Reformation, I'll still be using Mammoth Math for my boys & probably Saxon 6/5 for dd. I really need to try & save money, so I might just use KISS grammar (http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm) (anyone use it?) for grammar. I am using Considering God's Creation for science. Also Bible Study Guide for All Ages is what else I'm looking at. I know there's stuff I'm missing, but this is just my "start"

What do you have planned so far?

Kristine

[Donna T.]

I'm getting everything together now. I'll have a first grader and a fourth grader next year.

My first grader will be using MFW First Grade with MUS, Explode the Code, and Handwriting Without Tears. His science will focus on nature study and biology.

My fourth grader will continue with MUS and Rod & Staff for Spelling and English. He will also be using The Mystery of History vol. 1 combined with Sonlight. Right now, I'm planning to use Sonlight's Science 3 - Intro. to Biology with him. But, I am going to pick up a copy of Christian Kids Explore Biology and see what I think about that. It is published by the same company as MOH and looks similiar in set-up. If I get the energy, I'm going to try to combine CKEB with SL to add a stronger Christian perspective. I really like the way the format of MOH and if CKEB is as much like it as I think it's going to be, it's going to be so much easier to implement and I can include my first grader in with it. He will continue with Prima Latina.

I'm really looking forward to next year. MOH has gotten me very eager to start early but we do have some other things we need to finish up.

[JudoMom]

We'll be doing MFW Rome to Reformation, I'll still be using Mammoth Math for my boys & probably Saxon 6/5 for dd. I really need to try & save money, so I might just use KISS grammar (http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm) (anyone use it?) for grammar. I am using Considering God's Creation for science. Also Bible Study Guide for All Ages is what else I'm looking at. I know there's stuff I'm missing, but this is just my "start"

What do you have planned so far?

Kristine

http://www.smileyhut.com/laughing/rofl.gif (http://www.smileyhut.com)

Um, that would be a no. I'm still getting a a groove for this year :eek:!

[Sheila in OK]

Yes, I think I have everything figured out! I will have a 2nd and 5th grader next year (just one year ahead of you, Donna!). I'm thinking of putting my
4th grader in Teaching Textbooks 5 next year (she's finishing up MUS Gamma right now). My 2nd grader is going to be starting Horizons, since he needs more variety and color than MUS. Both will be doing Sonlight Core 3 (we have LOVED Core 2 this year!) and Apologia Botany. Dd will continue with LLATL Orange (started it late) and ds will start LLATL Red. We use HWT for handwriting. OH--and dd will continue with Typing Instructor for Kids.

I think that's about it! :)

[Stacia]

Not totally sure yet -- still pondering lots of things & making a list of items I'd like to see at the hs curriculum fair that's coming up....

Next year, we'll be doing 5th & 2nd. So far...

Math: MUS for both
Grammar: GWG for oldest; may use it w/ younger too (I'm trying FLL w/ him this year but it doesn't seem to be a great fit w/ him)
Handwriting: copywork/dictation for my oldest (she is finishing HWT's 5th grade/cursive book now); HWT w/ younger
Composition/Writing: still pondering -- considering IEW, maybe Classical Writing (Aesop B or Homer???), maybe Writing Tales -- sigh, I just don't know but it is something we need to address; younger is a natural storyteller, so I'll just work on narrations w/ him
Spelling: Sequential Spelling, probably
Reading: Just read & discuss, at this age/stage -- no real formal plans for this as far as a curriculum goes. Both of my kids are avid & strong readers.
History: SOTW 1 w/ both, adding in more for older student
Science: Not sure yet -- I've been looking over the WTM recs again, but I'm not a science person & I don't want to do it all myself. This is something were I so would appreciate an open & go curriculum.
Art/Music: Seriously considering Handle on the Arts.
Languages: Older takes outside, weekly Dutch class, so we'll continue that next year too. Maybe for younger. Also, I want to get back on track w/ Latin, so I'll probably get Lively Latin (to go along w/ our roots study that we're already doing w/ English from the Roots Up). Also considering adding Spanish too. Still looking at curriculum options for that.
Logic: Plan to implement for 5th grader a la WTM recs. Also, we try to do pencil puzzles, mind benders, and such (all of us) as a fun thing along w/ lunch a few times a week.
Geography: Trail Guide; we're already using this at our own (slow) pace, taking lots of time to find supplemental books, some short projects, etc.... So, we'll just continue. Whenever we finish world, we'll move on to the US geography book.
PE/Physical Activity: Older does horse-riding & may end up working/helping out at the stables some beginning in the fall. Not sure for younger as he's not as interested in things like this. They both spend lots of time outside playing, though. Would like to add in a very light 'health' text of some sort.

We also do quite a few field trips during the year. If the opportunity presents itself, we sometimes do art workshops or other (fairly short-term) classes.

I would also like to implement some longer-term projects for my 5th grader too, but I'm not sure where I'm going w/ that. Maybe pick 4 bigger projects through the year (perhaps one tied to history, one tied to science, one to art/music, and one to languages) that would require research (which I could help teach her how to start, how to organize, etc...), a paper of some sort, a visual presentation of some sort (poster or artwork), and ????

Yikes. That seems like a lot when I type it all out! I think I'll need a lot of diet coke & chocolate to get through the year, lol. In fact, I may need some now, just pondering all this. ;)

[Beth in Central TX]

Yes, I think I have next year mostly planned out:

7th grader:
R&S Artpac 7
R&S Grammar 7
R&S Spelling 7
R&S Math 8
New Testament Greek for Beginners
Wheelock's IA and/or Lingua Latina (still thinking about this one)
Omnibus I (covers history, literature, & Bible)
CW Homer B & Beg Poetry B

He likes science, so I'm going to get Zoology III, but I'm not sure if I'm going to schedule it or just let him read on his own. I'm leaning toward the latter.

6th Grader:
R&S Artpac 6
R&S Bible 6
R&S Grammar 6
R&S Spelling 6
R&S Math 6
New Testament Greek for Beginners
Wheelock's IA and/or Lingua Latina (still thinking about this one)
Streams of Civilization (Middle Ages)
Zoology I & II
CW Homer B & Beg Poetry B

1st grader:
R&S Artpac 1
R&S Reading 1
R&S Math 2
R&S Music 1
R&S Patterns of Nature
SOTW II (Middle Ages)
FLL

For Laura in China: We do PE as a family in the evenings.

[Wendy in ME]

We have our plans made and I am slowly collecting the materials. I am trying to save some money by browsing the swap board and sales then I will just pick up the rest by June. We will have K5, 5, and 6 here. Here's our list:

K5
RS math A
OPGTR
copywork but not sure what yet
lots of read alouds to cover other subject areas

5th
RS math E
Lively Latin
WT 2
VP middle ages and lit guides
informal science

6th
Latin in the Christian Trivium
RS Geometry and VT Algebra
Homer A
Elementary Greek 1
VP middle ages and lit guides
informal science

[Cadam]

So far this is what I plan.... I am still waiting to read the new LCC but I see that as more influencing methods and not necessarily curriculum choices. I am also possibly joining a co-op and I don't know if that will change anything.

Both kids will use

MFW Rome to the Reformation
MUS
HWT

11yo ds

A combo of Lively Latin and LfC (I think!)
SWO
I have no idea what writing program to use

7yo dd

Song School Latin and then LL when she is ready
AAS
WWE or WT
Singapore Math

[MomOfOneFunOne]

Well, I have it *mostly* planned out. We'll be doing 4th grade.

Historical Overview
US History -- begining with Age of Exploration

History
We've had such a magnificent time reading our way through history so far that we're not willing to give that up. However, we want to add a spine for US History. I'm looking at two different spines and trying to decide. I may even use the DYOCC suggestions/lesson plans. So, we have a spine and oodles and oddles of literature and projects. I LOVE history!

Religion
Still using Sacred Scripture, of course!
Still using St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism
Adding Bible History
Still reading various lives and histories of the saints -- changing focus to those associated with our historical overview (plus others, naturally!)

Latin
Still using Latin for Children
Still going to Latin Chant class
Still using various Latin readers we enjoy

Math
Still going with Singapore

Grammar
When we moved into 4th grade English in January, I let my scholar choose Shurley English. I like it b/c it is an intensive English program and I feel she's getting a very sound education in English Grammar. She likes it for the jingles and the games/activities. On the other hand, it lacks, utterly lacks, any kind of beauty. I know, I know . . . and yet that is very important to us. We'll finish up the fourth grade book somewhere around Christmas and I'll decide then if we'll go back or stay with Shurley again.

Writing
I'll be leading an IEW/guided reading workshop next year. Well, I'll be offering it (free but you byom) anyway. The plan is start out with recess/lunch, then IEW, break, book club type discussion of the literature we're reading for US History, activity corresponding to the book/discussion. This year I'm leading a book club but it's just good literature in general. Next year it will be connected to History.

Literature
see above

Science
Undecided -- I'd love something that would dove-tail with our History but I don't know . . . we'll just have to see. I'd love any ideas!

Music
Continue Violin lessons
Period music re our historical overview

P.E.
Continue Tae Kwon Do

[SandraDumas]

Yes for first grader, No for 5yo preschooler-

First Grader - Covenant Home First Grade, Hey Andrew Levels 1 and 2 and Discovering Great Artists

5yo Preschooler (could be ready for some reading)- Can't decide between CHC pre-K, MFW K, or Horizons Pre-K. Ruled out LHTH, Abeka K4, and several other preschool/gentle K programs though!

[Trivium Academy]

3rd Grade Curricula

Bible - Explorer's Bible Study, Discovery: Genesis
Math - Horizons 3 (continuing)
Phonics/Spelling- Explode the Code: Book 7 & 8 then start Simply Spelling
Primary Language Lessons by Lingua Mater (Continuing- includes picture study, narrations, dictation, grammar, punctuation, usage, copywork, etc.)
Writing- Writing Tales 1
Écoutez, Parlez! French Oral Program, continuing
History/Geography/Literature - Tapestry of Grace Year 3 Redesign
Science
Building Critical Thinking Skills Level 1 (might wait until January)
Art- Drawing with Children

I will sit down and prepare a plan of attack probably after we move in June (we're 90% sure we're moving). Our 3rd grade (and preschool for 4yo) will start in September so we have time. This is a HUGE change from a year ago when I was already busy creating lesson plans for 2nd grade at this time while working on 1st grade, I feel I've found better products and goals to suit us.

Gotta love growth!

[Quiver0f10]

12th:
BJU pre-calc
Apologia Advanced Chemistry
Writing at the CC
Literature-assigned various books
Intro to Criminal Justice at the CC
SOS Spanish II

10th:
Saxon Algebra II
BJU Chemistry
IEW SWI C
BJU Writing & Grammar 10
Notgrass Exploring World History & Literature
SOS SPanish II
Henle II
CAP

8th:
BJU Pre-Algebra
BJU Earth & Space Science
BJU Writing & Grammar 8 & TOG writing
Apples Daily Spelling II
TOG Year 1 redesign & literature
Latina Christiana II
Elementary Greek I
The Thinking Toolbox
Atelier Art 6
Piano
CAP
Theater

7th:
BJU Pre-Algebra
BJU Life Science
BJU Writing & Grammar 7 & TOG writing
SWR
TOG Year 1 redesign & literature
Latina Christiana II
Elementary Greek I
The Fallacy Detective
Atelier Art 6
Music Ace
CAP

5th:
BJU Math 5
BJU Science 5
BJU English 5 & TOG writing
SWR
TOG Year 1 redesign & literature
Latina Christiana II
Elementary Greek I
Mind Benders
Atelier Art 6
Music Ace

3rd:
BJU Math 3
BJU Science 3
BJU English 2
ETC 2 & 3
SWB's Writing With Ease
SWR-Maybe BJU Phonics/reading/spelling 1 and not english 2
TOG Year 1 redesign & literature
Atelier Art 6
Music Ace

K:
BJU K5 Beginnings
BJU K5 math

3 yo:
BJU K4 just watching for fun
Preschool activites boxes I am going to make up for school time

I am looking for something we can do as a family for Bible, other than just reading the Bible. Any recommendations?

[Dawn E]

Here (http://pickinguppebbles.blogspot.com/2008/02/plans-for-2008-2009-school-year.html) is a link to my blog post regarding our plans for next year.

I am still trying to nail down ideas for Bible, copywork, art and music. Of course, all of these plans are subject to great change. :)

[Beth in SW WA]

For Fall...

8th'er will be doing:

Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides
Math: Chalkdust Alg
Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading
Greek: Biblical, and very "lite"
Lit/History/Theology/Writing: Omnibus 1 online class
Science: Apologia Physical
Grammar: AG
World Geo: Trail Guide
Music: Guitar lessons/worship team at church
Logic: Thinking Toolbox
PE: various sports activities
Community Service/Ministry: teach Sunday School, worship team



6th'er will be doing:

Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides
Math: TT7, Singapore CWP
Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading
Lit: Omnibus 1 "lite" w/ big brother
Writing: possibly SWB's new program
History: Teaching Company dvd's w/ lots of books
Grammar: AG
World Geo: Trail Guide
Music: Piano lessons
Art: local class
Logic: Fallacy Detective
Science: finish Exploration Education
Drama: Christian Youth Theater
PE: various sports activities
Community Service/Ministry: help teach Sunday School for age 2-3
Possibly Greek w/ big brother
Typing Instructor

[Karen in CO]

The preschooler likes to "do school" with us occasionally. This is what we will use gently with her for the next few years.
Singapore Early Bird Math (http://www.sonlight.com/samples-singapore-kindergarten.html)
Right Start Level A (http://www.alabacus.com/index.cfm)
Handwriting Without Tears Pre-K (http://shopping.hwtears.com/category/prek)
Earlybird Start-Up Science (http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1204340105-2031662&subject=11&category=2677)

For second grade:
Daily
BJU Math finish 2 and start 3 (http://www.rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1201992392-64413&subject=10&category=2110)
Sonlight Grade 3-5 Readers (http://www.sonlight.com/readers-3-5.html)
Lively Latin (http://www.livelylatin.com/)

3 Times a week
Writing With Ease (http://www.peacehillpress.com/)
First Language Lessons 3 (http://peacehillpress.net/samples/FLL3_sample_teacher.pdf)

2 Times a Week
TOG Year 2 (http://www.lampstandpress.com/xindex.php) Units 1 and 2 at half pace
Sonlight Level 2 Science DVDs and kit (http://www.sonlight.com/2S5.html)
Artistic Pursuits (http://www.artisticpursuits.com/ak-3.htm)


My oldest will be away for his first year of college. It will be my first year with just the two girls. :(

[Kimber]

Pretty much,

5th

Horizons Math
Tog year 1
Science (at co-op)
TOG year 1 redesign (for history and lit)
MFW Geography (at co-op)
Latin Prep 1
CW Homer A/B
Spanish
Art lessons (out-sourced)
Piano lessons

3rd Grade


Horizons Math
Tog year 1
Science (at co-op)
TOG year 1 redesign (for history and lit)
MFW Geography (at co-op)
Lively Latin or Latin for Children
Finish WT 1 and begin WT 2
Spanish
Art
Piano

K
read to me
some boxed K program
Horizons K
Spanish
Art lessons
Piano lessons

pre-school

try to keep him out of trouble and occupied

[Narrow Gate Academy]

4th grade DD:
SWO F and G (probably first half)
R&S 4 grammar
CW Aesop (finish) and CW Poetry for Beginners
Continue dictation (mainly to work on fine motor skills)
SM 4A and 4B
Latin for Children A
Piano lessons
Classical Kids and Masters of Classical Music

2nd grade DD:
SWO D, maybe part of E
Mom modified version of FLL
SM 2B and 3A
copywork
Piano lessons
Classical Kids

Both:
TruthQuest AHYS 2 and 3
our own geography program
poetry and Bible memorization

PreK DS
Phonics Pathways
Counting a la WTM K
Our own geography based reading program

Still to be decided:
science
art
Bible time
maybe Spanish??

[Melissa B]

We school year-round but here is the plan beginning around August '08:


5th

Saxon 6/5 (finish) begin Saxon 7/6
Singapore PM 4 (finish) begin Singapore PM 5
Lively Latin 2 (maybe begin Latin Prep 2)
Calvert Spelling CD 4 (finish) begin CD 5
Michael C. Thompson LA - finish level 2 books, begin level 3
Classical Writing - Homer
Daily Reading from List
Great Books Academy Socratic Discussions Grade 5
Live Ed - unit studies for all other subjects
Karate


3rd

Saxon 3 (finish) begin Saxon 5/4
Singapore PM 2 (finish) begin Singapore PM 3
Lively Latin 2
Calvert Spelling CD 3 (finish) begin CD 4
FLL 3 (finish) begin Michael C. Thompson LA Level 1
Classical Writing - Aesop A
Daily Copywork
Daily Reading from List
Great Books Academy Socratic Discussions Grade 3
Live Ed - unit studies for all other subjects
Karate


K

Saxon K (finish) begin Saxon 1
Hooked on Phonics
Daily Copywork
Daily Reading from List
Live Ed - unit studies
Karate



* I would like to add violin or piano, but the time commitment and expense has thus far dissuaded me. The kids are interested, but none of them seem to have a passion for music.

[RhondaM.]

7th

Not really certain about all of this..but this is what I'm thinking:

math: BJU Pre-Algebra

science: Classical Science: Signs & Seasons

history: Beautiful Feet Early American & World History Jr. High Guide

literature: fantasy, science fiction, and horror: classics and more modern reads (plus historical fiction)

writing: IEW

for fun: Winter Promise Sea & Sky w/ Older Learner's Guide

Not sure yet about:
Latin (may not do this until high school)
logic (may save this until high school too)
or grammar (probably R&S 6)

[Myrtle]

7th grade next year:

Physical Geography -Runkles
Civics -?? I got some ideas, nothing nailed down, and I'm open to suggestions
Logic - Mathematical Logic by Patrick Suppes
Latin - Henle
Science - Singapore
Philosophy - Lipman
Math - finish algebra I and then geometry...still deciding between Moise and Downs and Kiselev. I've got both I will personally have to do all the problems in Kiselev to know if it will be too difficult or not and I'm not looking forward to that task.

Spelling - remedial, nothing exciting here.

2&3rd grade: ETC, MCP phonics, Sing math, sing science, Easy Grammar, Minimus, STOW.

I need to figure out what levels and components of SWB's writing program correspond to what grades and if what corresponds to the 7th grade will be out by next fall.

[Closeacademy]

Yes, I do.

1st grade

Language Arts--SWR phonograms, Fairy Tales, copywork, possibly Rod and Staff reading 1
Math--Singapore Earlybird 2b

3rd grade

Language Arts
Spelling--WISE Guide (SWR Lists) with worksheets I am making up
Grammar--Ruth Heller Books with worksheets I am making up and KISS grade 2, Minimus Latin
Composition--narrative exercises from the progymnasmata

Math--Singapore 3b
Science--My Pals are Here 4b, A World Full of Homes (we will be doing a study of how people live)


History--not sure right what we will be doing in the fall, right now we are taking things as they come we may go back to SOTW and pick up back in the middle ages.

[Mama Lynx]

Math - finish Dolciani pre-algebra and move into algebra I, text to be determined.

Latin - Continue with Galore Park Latin Prep series, and Lingua Latina

Greek - most likely Elementary Greek

Writing/Grammar - Classical Writing Homer B, possibly getting to Diogenes near the end of the year.

History - Early Modern, probably pretty freeform, *maybe* using History Odyssey, but likely not. We're planning to read "Common Sense" this year.

Literature - Have not decided yet. We may try tackling the Iliad this year. We may stick with early modern literature, but throw in Antigone. Don't know.

Science - A little Singapore Interactive Science, Lego League, programming, and Boy Scout merit badge activities.

We might also try out Art of Argument, and delve into some philosophy; we'll continue piano lessons; I hope to fit in Artistic Pursuits, somewhere.

[Wee Pip]

I'm finally pulling my head out of this whole *grade level* frame of mind, which isn't working for my fall birthday girls!! So, I'm just taking each book as it comes, when we finish a book, we move on to the next...So with that in mind...(Not set in stone)

Bible/History/Literature: Sonlight Core 2 or SOTW 2 (undecided)

7-turning-8yo:
Developmental Math, start level 6 or 7
Spelling Workout, finish B, start on C
Handwriting Without Tears Cursive
Grammar - Evan-Moor Grammar & Punctuation or Spectrum LA 3?
Writing - dd is writing phobic, so I'm just trying to slowly get her over this hurdle. Copywork/Dictation? Small assignments?

5-turning-6yo:
Math - just now finishing BJU K Math. May go on to BJU 1, or switch to Developmental Math levels 1, 2, & 3.
Explode the Code - books 3, 4?, & 5?
Reading - Teach Your Child to Read with Children's Books booklists
Handwriting - Handwriting Without Tears 1st gr
Write About Me (pre-Just Write series), do just for fun.

[Mama Lynx]

As usual, I'm not sure why this posted here, instead of under the OP.

[one l michele]

08/09 School Materials:

(3rd)
Reading (daily):
Sonlight Readers with Guide
Spelling (daily):
SWR
English (daily):
FlashKids Language Arts
IEW
Require writing in Script
Math (daily):
Horizon
Logic (one day a week):
Logic Countdown

(1st)
Reading (daily):
Sonlight Readers with Guide
Spelling (daily):
SWR
Math (daily):
Horizon
English (daily):
Flashkids Language Arts
Thinking (one day a week):
Visual Perceptual Skills book 2

(K-4)
Horizons Preschool

Together:
Reading (daily):
Sonlight Core 1 Read-Alouds
History/Geography (daily):
Sonlight Core 1
Geography (daily):
Chronological State Study
Science (T/Th):
My World Science – Tropical Rainforest, Forces & Motion, Astronomy, Oceans & Coral Reefs
Music (F):
Classics for Kids & review Calvert Discoveries in Music topics
Art (M):
How to Teach Art to Children & Art Adventures at Home
Health (W):
Health, Safety, & Manners 2
Vocabulary (1 card per week):
Weekly English From the Roots Up Flashcard study for Greek/Latin roots and vocabulary building. Our foreign language focus is on Spanish.
Spanish (W/F):
Videos from the library for vocabulary exposure
Ed Online (United Streaming)

I have everything but the logic and test prep books for next year.

[Janis in DE]

This is our plan for 6th

TOG 1 Redesigned Dilectic (History, Literature, Geography, Bible)
Discover 4 Yourself How to Study your Bible when not doing bible with TOG
IEW Ancient History writing lessons
Latin Prep I
Science Sonlight 4
We are not doing grammar next year since we did a 6th grade grammar this year. We will concentrate on writing and Latin.

The only thing I'm not sure of is Math. Sill trying to decide between Teaching Textbooks and Video Text for Pre-algebra. She will be young for pre-algebra. I will be looking at both of these at CHAP conference and I will also be looking at Analytical Grammar.

Janis in DE

[tess in the burbs]

Math: MUS
Science: maybe Easy Classical 2nd grade schedule(earth science/astronomy)
Bible: attend Awana's, Big Truths for Little Kids
Music: piano lessons
Latin: Prima Latina
History: SOTW Ancients

Language Arts 2nd: FLL2, the new WWE program, HWT:cursive, ETC(6,7,8), daily reading

Language Arts 1st: FLL1, new WWE program, HWT grade 2 & MP copybook, ETC(4,5,6), use OPG to reinforce phonics rules, lots of reading

[mrscopterdoc]

and what I have figured out so far........

Math - TT Algerbra I
Science - Apologia Physical Science
English - R&S English 8 (just went on sale, yippee)
Logic - art of argument
Latin - LC 2
Classical vocab b&c
Jump in writing
Photography
Taekwondo and soccer
literature reading ala WTM
Bible study

who knows what co-op and additional studies/fun stuff we will find in VA:)

undecided on history:(

[Jennifer in NH]

I will have a 3rd geader and a 1st grader. I ordered everything over this past weekend (cannot wait unril it all arrives:))

Math: Singapore PM4 and PM1

Science: NEOE science, Chemistry I

History: Winterpromise American History I and SOTW 3

L A: Winterpromise readers for 1st and 2nd grades to go along with their history theme.

Reading: Pathway readers and workbooks, OPG, and parts of SSRW.

German: more Muzzy and Rosetta Stone.

Art: Adventures in Art

[Tonia]

K5 year -

Bible - Bible story book (haven't picked one yet) and Leading Little Ones to God

French - Easy French Junior and hoping to enroll in classes through our local hs group.

Reading - continue with OPG and ETC

Math - Right Start A/B

Geography - planning out lessons right now

Science - Sonlight (not the full curriculum) - dvd and kits to do the experiments.

Plus lots of read-alouds and arts and crafts things.

[Shari]

I've had it planned since before Christmas! LOL

Our schedule includes: two students at grade level with BJU Math, Spelling, and English; our second go-round with TOG Year 1 The Ancients; Mind Benders; The Easy Spanish; How the Earth Works and How the Universe Works for our year of Earth science; and IEW Ancient History based writing lessons.

All the books are sitting on the shelf ready for our June 2 start date! :D

[Lori in MS]

I am doing MFW Explorers to 1850, MUS/Singapore, IEW SWI B, Latina Christiana, FLL4, FLL and Analytical Grammar for various ages, plus MFW 1st grade for my 6 yr old

We may be participating in a coop for Spanish and Art. They also take piano lessons, play soccer and baseball.

[Heather in Canada]

History/Lit/Bible: Using Sonlight Core 7, although we won't be quite done Core 6 when the school year begins. Probably the first 4-6 weeks will be spent finishing this "year" off.
Grammar: Jensen's
Spelling: a combination of the Scripps spelling bee site and a Hexco product, haven't nailed that down yet (she studies for the regional bee each year)
Writing: Wordsmith
Vocabulary: Vocab from Classical Roots C and D
Math: Not quite nailed down, but I'm thinking of using Jacob's Algebra and switch in and out of that and Mathematics; a Human Endeavor, also by jacobs. She's finishing Singapore 6B this year, but since she's young, I don't want to plow too fast through the Algebra until I see what kind of feel she's having for it. We also do math olympiad.
Science: Apologia Physical Science
Latin: Henle Units III-IV
Logic: The Thinking Toolbox, I think. Again, don't want to start anything too formal yet, because of her age, and we've both enjoyed Fallacy Detective this year.
Music: Violin lessons, orchestra

I'm considering starting Greek this year, and I've been trolling here, trying to get a feel for what you all are using. Thinking of the Alphabetarian/Huppa....thing, still trying to remember the word for that copybook!! But wondering now about Elementary Greek. So I'll have to see. She kind of plays with Rosetta German (dh is German, and it lets her practice a little), and we've been woefully lax the last two years with French, and it really is necessary here. But that would be terribly language heavy...so I'm not sure what to do with all that. Any input would be appreciated.

[SnowWhite]

Second grader:

Bob Jones Math 2
WinterPromise LA2
WinterPromise American Story 1
WinterPromise World Around Me Science
God Made Music 2
How Great Thou Art (Art)
WinterPromise Chess: A Knight's First Moves

K4 student:

Rod and Staff ABC Preschool as desired
WinterPromise I'm Ready to Learn

Oh, and just because I want to: Galloping the Globe for fun and giggles whenever we feel like it.

[freethinkermom]

Fall?!?!?!? I was just starting to think about Spring!

[GothicGyrl]

Looking at my list, thanks to Core-Curriculum and Frank, this is what I think I've settled on.. I've technically got a 7th, 10th and 11th grader, but ALL will be doing 11th grade work.

Math: Walsh Power Basics Geometry, Globe/Fearon Consumer Math/and Carson's Algebra workbook for touch ups
Grammar/Handwriting/Composition/Writing/Spelling/Reading: All in one with EMC's Literature program
History: Jarret's Mastering US History w/ US World Map Skills Wkbk
Science: Cambridge's Co-Ordinated General Science
Art/Music: Barbara Shannon's Exploring Art Media
Languages: Powerglide Audio French 1
PE/Physical Activity: I run/coach a Homeschool Bowling League, so this will continue.
Health: Life Skills by AGS

That's about it..

[mcconnellboys]

I've heard good things about KISS and from what I've seen at the website, it looks very sound. There's also a free, online math curriculum that I have saved to my favorites list (if you want more online stuff).....

I'm working on mine! I've scheduled out my Singapore math, but haven't bought MUS yet.

I've scheduled out Spelling Workout and have added in various word study, dictionary skills, outlining and other little things to that time period, as well.

I know that I'm using Memoria Press Christian Studies again; Abeka B; Getty Dubay F (I think), but I haven't bought those yet.

I have my science and history/lit/reading scheduled, but I'm looking for more books related to ancients for my son to read himself. I have some lists; I just need to pull them out and go through them...... We're covering mythology so heavily next year that I think I'm going to participate in the National Mythology Exam......

I purchased stuff for art appreciation and I already own stuff for music (now how to fit those in, LOL!)

I have received and scheduled out Espanol Para Chicos y Grandes for our Spanish work. I'm leaning toward Lively Latin, but I'd prefer a book to printing out all that stuff myself. But I can't contact the company, for some reason! I keep getting a message that my server can't connect to theirs (been trying since Christmas)..... So, I may end up going back to Latin Primer if I can't reach them.....

I ordered both WriteShop Apprentice (I think that's the name, LOL) and Writing Strands. I've scheduled out the Write Shop and together with some other things I have for writing, I think that may carry me through the year. So maybe I'll wait until after that to start WS. I'm not sure why I'm hesitant about doing it with this younger son; just don't feel it's going to fly with him......

I've scheduled out a geography study using the BF guide along with Minn and Paddle (and some other book(s) to fill in a few states that don't get covered by those). I'm doing it M,W,F and Logic on T,R. I'm using Mind Benders for logic and have those scheduled.

SO, I'm gettin' there!

Regena

[Mama Lynx]

I'm a little focused on my upcoming 7th grader right now. But I really do have three other kids I'll be teaching in the fall, as well:

5th grade:

Math - Finish Right Start Level E, move full-time into Singapore 4A/B

Latin - Continue with Galore Park Latin Prep.

Greek - Begin Greek, probably with Elementary Greek.

Writing/Grammar - Classical Writing Homer A.

History - Early modern history w/Story of the World, possibly re-reading Famous Men of Rome and D'Aulaire's.

Literature - we'll see. Planned books include Johnny Tremain and possibly The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and certainly more Little House.

Science - interest-led, or tagging along with his brother's Singapore Interactive Science, and Webelos Scout badges.


2nd Grade

Math - Continue Right Start B, moving into C whenever we get there.

Phonics/Spelling - Phonics Pathways/All About Spelling

Grammar - First Language Lessons 2

Handwriting - We're going to try Getty-Dubay Italic

History - Early Modern w/SOTW

Science - Nature studies and interest-led

Literature - Greek and Roman myths, fairy tales, tales of American heroes


1st Grade

Math - Continue in Right Start B (he's about 45 lessons behind his brother)

Phonics/Spelling - Phonics Pathways/All About Spelling

Grammar - First Language Lessons 1

Everything else is the same as for 2nd grade, above.

[Jami]

I have a 2nd grader and 1st grader working on the same level in everything but math, she's .5 a level behind him. And a Pre-K/K4 tag along. :)

Math
Horizons 2 for ds, Horizons 1.5, then 2 for dd

Latin
Finish Prima Latina, start Latina Christiana and Minimus for a fun extra

English
Copywork--Memoria Press Copybooks, various copy selections
Spelling--I may use one of the Spelling through Copywork books from Queen Homeschool
Narration--various literature and history selections
Handwriting--begin a cursive program and use copywork to practice

History/Geography
We're doing a year overview of American History. I have TruthQuest guides, This Country of Ours, D'Aulaire biographies and a great library. We'll read a couple of Holling C. Holling books for geography.

Literature
Ambleside Year 2 recommendations, fairy tales, myths, "Good Books" lists, both read alouds and independent reading

Everything else
I use Ambleside for hymns, poetry, composers, artists, Shakespeare, Plutarch, some nature studies

Bible and Catechism
We're using Studying God's Word right now and it's going well. We also learn verses and catechism for our memory time. I may start "Training Hearts, Teaching Minds" with them, we'll see.


Is that everything? :) We'll continue violin lessons, private and group, ballet, soccer, maybe add in a weekly PE class. Dh teaches art skills on Saturdays, when they remind him. ;)

For the PreK/K4 year old: I'll start OPG with her and work on teaching her to read. I have Kumon books and pre-ETC books for her that she's already working on. Basically I'll aim to have her reading a bit, writing numbers to 20, writing upper and lower case letters by the end of the year. If we don't get there that's fine too, but she's ready to go as far as I can see!

And then lots and lots of creative play and mucking about in the backyard. And maybe learning about babies and a little human anatomy if we find ourselves with a 4th on the way sometime in the next year.

Jami

[Joyce in ON]

For grade 7:
Math: Prof B level 3
French: The Easy French, Rosetta Stone
Spanish: Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day, Rosetta Stone, The spanish version of Ecoutez! Parlez! (forget the title of it)
History: SOTW 3, Kingfischer, librarby resources
Latin: Latina Christiana 1
Logic: ?? No idea yet
Writing: Writing Strands 4, 5
Reading: Ambleside Online suggestions, others we come across that are suitable. We only use AO for literature suggestions.
Science: too many to list... a combination of resources from teacher supply stores, organizations (we have one on sugar from a sugar company that dd wants to use), library. We don't do science the way TWTM suggests.
Grammar: Analytical Grammar

I'm probably missing something, but that's what I'm thinking right now.

Joyce.

[Bee]

Both children will do Rod and Staff math-grade 2 and 7.7th grader will also do Key to Math Ratios.Possibly metric too.
LA;7th grader will do R&S 7th grade,Wordly Wise,and she wants to do Bravewriter.I plan to have her read the books recommended on TWTM middle ages reading list.2nd grader will do ETC,FLL, and the new writing program when it comes out.
History: Both will do SOTW 2.Older child will also do Famous Men books for Middle Ages and Renaissance.Younger will do Sonlight Core 2 books.
Science:younger child will do Sonlight Science 1.

There are things I haven't quite decided on-reading for both,science for older dd,spelling for younger,latin,french or spanish.Art,music.I have ideas but nothing definite yet.

[Free Indeed]

We start a new year in May. Here is what I have planned:
6th grade ds :
Math- Saxon 7/6
LA- Writing tales 2 with Sonlight Grammar Ace
History- MOH & SOTW 1
Literature- various books- some from Core 6
Science- Apologia Zoology flying creatures and nature study
Sign Language
Guitar and Violin
Bible- Old Testament study
Logic- ? I had planned on doing Building thinking Skills book 3- but Rainbow resource has it listed as OOP.
English from the roots up

4th grade dd
Math - Saxon 5/4
Same as above adjusted to her level- adding in Miller books.

2nd grade dd-
Same as above
Exploring Mathematics grade 2
FIAR

k dd
Reading Made Easy
FIAR/Homeschool share
Miller stories
Various reading
Funtastic frogs
I think that is it, but I am sure I am forgetting something. ;)

[Kfamily]

For my dd for K I will do R&S Grade 1 and then Singapore 1A. I plan on starting the R&S in a month or two and it seems to be a good fit for now. I have no plan for phonics and reading- I am just following her lead for now. She has really taken off in reading and "plans" are not working for us. I plan on using 5 IN A ROW and HSS units for literature, science, geography and everything else. We wil also use Italics A.

For my dd for 6th here is what I have planned:


Math: R&S Grade 6
French: First Start French and on to volume 2
Latin: Latin Book 1
starting a copybook
Grammar: Voyages in English 6 (the grammar section only)
Composition: Intermediate Language Lessons and to finish Writing Tales 2
Spelling and dictation
Bible: finish Golden Children's Bible
Science: Great Inventors and their Inventions
History spines: Child's History of the World, This Country of Ours and Our Island Story.

The rest I have divided by semester

Semester 1
History of Painting (set with lessons from Calvert)
Composer: Haydn
Poetry: "Paul Revere's Ride" and others from Harp and Laurel Wreath
Literature: Irving-Legend Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle
Famous Norse Myths
Hobbit
Geography: Paddle to the Sea with maps
History supplement: Johnny Tremain
Abe Lincoln Grows Up

Semester 2
Art: Monet
Watercolor kit
Poetry: Tennyson
Literature: Anne of Green Gables
Knights of the Round Table (Pyle)
Geography: Minn of Mississippi
History supplement: In Days of Queen Victoria

I have really tried to cut back on the number of books and allow us to focus more on our readings. I've felt lately that when we have too many we just read them to finish them. I am hoping to really use carefully chosen books (based on where we are in history, what she would enjoy, some of the classic "must reads", etc.) to help us savor the writing and have more discussions. We haven't been following up with narrations either. I comfort myself by saying "less is more" and if we finish all these we can always add more.!!!

HTH

[Kat in GA]

I am not sure what sparked me to go ahead and get my act together for next year, but this is what we have for 5th grade:

Latin: Probably continue with Latin Prep or whatever her teacher, Abbeyj, decides to do!

Math: Sinapore 5B/6A...maybe to 6B

Science: Noeo Biology II

Grammar: I think Growing with Grammar...but she has complained so much about grammar lately...I "might" be persuaded to look at something else. But probably not :-)

Spelling: Spelling Workout F

History: Here is where my quandries are! I have History Odyssey (Ancients II)...but I am rather underwhelmed. I am looking at TOG; possibly using HO and supplementing; and lately I have been hearing a huge buzz about History at Our House (http://www.historyatourhouse.com/). Anyone here use it??

Writing: I think we'll use IEW with the Ancient history writing...but I want to see it before I commit.

Logic: Another I am not sure of...probably Mindbenders or something from Dandy Lion logic...

Art and PE: using classes through homeschool group

[WTMindy]

History/Bible/Lit/Writing-TOG-year 2
Grammar-Rod & Staff 6
Spanish-with Daddy :-)
Latin-if we do it, it will be Latin Prep
Science-we'll give God's Design for the Earth a try
Piano lessons
Math-MUS and Aleks

[JuJuBee]

Next year will be my first homeschooling! So I've been planning and tweaking and ordering for a few weeks now.

I'm still betwixt and between on some choices...

Latin: Latina Christiana
Math: Singapore Math (or Saxon?)
Grammar: R&S 6 (or Michael Thomas' Grammar?)
Writing: Classical Writing
French: First Start French

Those are our basics. Extras will be...

History: Reading through Kingfisher History
Reading: WTM history-linked reading list
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise
Art: Toss-up between R&S ArtPac & ArtAdventures at Home
Music: We'll be doing 9 weeks each on representative masterpieces: opera, ballet, composers, and folk songs

[OnTheBrink]

I'm firming up plans for dd as follows:

CW Aesop B
Harvey's grammar
Developmental Math
Christian Studies II
Elson's Reader
Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space
MOH 2
How to Teach Art to Children
Vocabulary Bridges (I think, not sure)
Not sure what to do about logic or foreign language. We did Matin Latin but took a year off of foreign language this year. Not sure if I want to attempt Greek or something else. Also, not sure what to use for logic.

Music class
Sewing class

I am working on something for PE. Money and time are huge factors in that one.

[Plaid Dad]

We officially start our new school year in July, but we're in an awkward in-between place now because we've finished almost all of the curriculum I'd planned for this year. I don't really want to start a whole new school year at this point, so we're using a lot of stop-gap and transitional materials, including things I will use into next year.

But that's not what you asked, was it? ;)

Here are our plans for 2nd grade:

Daily Subjects

Latin: Lingua Latina (http://www.pullins.com/txt/LinguaLatina.htm) (we're beginning this now)
Math: Singapore Math 2A/2B (beginning in a few weeks)
Composition: CW Aesop A (http://stores.lulu.com/classicalwriting)

Weekly Subjects

Literature: fables, fairy tales, and folk tales, coordinated with CW
Geography: Evan-Moor Geography Units (http://www.evan-moor.com/Series.aspx?CurriculumID=7&SeriesID=54), possibly Africa (http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=7&SeriesID=54&TitleID=241&EmcID=250) to coordinate with...
History: Ancient Israel and Egypt (http://www.amazon.com/Pharaohs-Ancient-Egypt-Landmark-Books/dp/0394846990/) to coordinate with...
Religion: MP Christian Studies I (http://www.memoriapress.com/descriptions/ChristianStudies.html)
Science: Experiments (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0746022883) (beginning this quarter, as soon as the book arrives :))

[Tami]

Bible
Read One Year Bible in New Living Translation
Memorize 1 chapter of Scripture each term

Math
CLE - we are loving this curriculum and will continue with it

Spanish
United Streaming Spanish

English
Copywork/Dictation - may buy the Sonlight activity pages, or simply copy selections of choice from history, literature & Bible
Spelling - Calvert CDROM or MegaWords - not totally sure
CLE English - another big hit for us from CLE! Will supplement with a couple of online writing courses, probably from Home2Teach

History/Geography
TruthQuest AHYS III
Trail Guide

Science
Oak Meadow Basic Earth Science syllabus with library books, United Streaming videos

Literature
Ambleside Year 4 and 5

Music, Fine Arts
Ambleside for poetry, composers, artists, Shakespeare, Plutarch


I don't really have anything to plan since my TQ is already planned and I'm using Oak Meadow for science this year. I'm pretty much ready to go!

[Gamom3]

Ds 7th grade will be using

Chalkdust Pre-Algebra
R&S Grammar
Spelling Workout
Apologia General Science
Geography(Trail Guide)
IEW
Typing
Guitar
Latin for Children A and B
Lightning Literature 7

Dd 5th grade will be using
Abeka Math
Sonlight Science
Spelling Workout
Geography(Trail Guide)
IEW
Typing
R&S Grammar
Latin for Children finish up A and start B
Piano
LLATL just for the Literature part
I think that's it.

[Kelli in TN]

Little guy (no particular grade, he is my special guy and we just mosey along at his pace)
English-First Language Lessons (side note, we have started this and I just have to say it is an excellent fit for my special needs guy!)
Penmanship-Startwrite
Math-Horizons and MEP, Rightstart games
History-bits and pieces of SOTW 4(there are just parts of that time period that he can wait and learn about later, when he is older and more mature)
Science-Magic Schoolbus and whatever whiz-bang experiments I can amaze him with, probably some Holy Cow Science and some Science in a Nutshell stuff.

Doodlebug (5th grade---where has the time gone, she can't really be going into 5th grade, can she?)
English Rod and Staff 5, IEW, Vocabulary from Classical Roots
Penmanship Startwrite
Math Horizons, MEP, Rightstart games
History SOTW 4
Science ???

Gabriel (8th grade)
English Rod and Staff 8, IEW, Vocabulary from Classical Roots
Math Teaching Textbooks alg 1, MEP, Aleks
Science Apologia physical science
History SOTW 4


I really want to try again to do Latin. I may add a geography course to the two olders as well. I will probably add some other things as well, this a pretty early listing.

[nuttman]

8th

Social Studies- Georgia Studies
Writing- Stobaugh's Skills for Rhetoric
Science- Apologia Physical Science
Math- Lial's Introductory Algebra
Literature- Lightning Literature grade 8
Vocabulary- Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book B
Latin- Latin Christiana I (his first year of Latin)
Grammar- Analytical grammar

6th

Grammar- Rod and Staff book 5
Literature- Best Introductory plays, short stories from Hewitt plus some novels
Writing- Writeshop 1 or IEW
Science- Christian Kids Explore Chemistry
Math - Saxon Math 7/6
Social Studies- Mystery of History middle ages
Vocabulary- From Classical Roots 6
Latin- Latina Christiana I

2nd

Math- Horizons grade 2
Reading- BJU 2
Science- Considering God’s Creation
History- Story of the World II
Vocabulary- Wordly Wise
English- BJU 2
Latin-Prima Latina

I still have to add art and music.

[training5]

OOPS! Posted in the wrong place. Sorry about that!

[Uccnorsworth]

I will be a new full-time homeschooling mom to a 7 yr old, a 5 yr old, and a 3 yr old in the 2008-2009 year. However, I have been "tutoring" (part-time homeschooling) this year for both my current 6 yr old and 4 yr old.

Here is what I have planned for next year:
3 yr old:
WP I'm Ready to Learn
Aesop's Fables
Greek Myths
Stories from Around the World
Wee Sing Bible Stories, America, and Nursery Rhymes
At this point, I don't plan to use a lot of workbooks; rather, we will be doing real-life math with activities around the house (counting, sorting, patterns, basic addition). This seemed to work for my other kids, so I am hoping it will with her, too. Also, I purchase monthly themes from adaycare.com to help with organization . . . I plan to integrate the same themes into my 5 yr old's studies to ensure adequate coverage.

5 yr old:
Science: WP The World Around Me (Very light science program to introduce color, light, sound, nature, magnetism, etc)
Read-Aloud: Same as Above adding in 1st Level Easy Readers for shared reading.
Language Arts: LLATL Red (He is completing Blue currently)
Independent Reading: Various Level 1 Easy Readers
Bible: LifePac Bible 1
Math: Singapore Earlybird 2A and 2B (He is completing Earlybird 1 B currently)
Health: Abeka Health, Safety and Manners 1

7 yr old:
Science: Apologia Exploring Creation Through Astronomy
Read-Aloud: Same as Above adding in 3rd Level Easy Readers as well as some classics such as Charlotte's Web, Little House Series, etc
Language Arts:
Spelling: BJU Spelling 2
Grammar/Writing: BJU Grammar 2
Reading: LLATL 3 and book studies on 3rd Easy Readers
I also will be supplementing some BJU Reading 2 stories/comprehension questions
Bible: LifePac Bible 2
Math: BJU Math 2
Health: Abeka Health, Safety and Manners 2

For All:
PE: Bicycling, Walking, Aerobics, and various Y sports teams
Social Studies: SOTW Vol 1 with Activity Book
Music: MFW Music for Ancients Composer Study
Character Training: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
Art: Cave Paintings to Picasso, Come Look With Me, and Preschool Art

I am really excited about this coming year . . . I can't wait!

[Renee in FL]

My 10yo will be doing ACE PACES. Not my idea of a great curriculum, but this is the first time he has had consistent success with *any* curriculum. He can move along at his own PACE and it is truly a mastery program. I hope to add in Latin, Writing Strands, and some good literature.

My 7yo will be finishing up BJU HomeSat for 1st grade. He will probably go on to 2nd grade - he really does well with this format. If not, he will do Calvert 2nd grade. I hope to add in Latin at some point.

For my 5yo, BJU was a *bust*, so I am on the search again. I will finish out this year with the Calvert Pre-K I already have and the Rod and Staff Preschool workbooks. Next year we may do Calvert K.

My 3yo is on the same level as her 5yo brother, so we may just fold her in.

[prairiegirl]

I have it mostly planned out.

4th grader:
Math: RS Math Level E
L/A: copywork, dictation, FLL 4, Writing With Ease
History: Doing bible history with a myriad of resources
Science: Christian Kids Explore Physics
Classical Studies: reading The Wonder Book & Tanglewood Tales

2nd grader:
Math: RS Math Level C
L/A: copywork, FLL2, will probably still be doing phonice with OPGTR & ETC
Science: reading Burgess Bird Book, studying birds, more of a nature study emphasis
Classical Studies: The Baldwin Book--I can't remember the title

K'er:
Math: I am going to do more of a living math approach with this one
L/A: I'm not sure if we will start phonics now or not, depends on her. IF so we will be using OPGTR and ETC.
Other: doing interest led units from Homeschool Share and FIAR


Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[Hoggirl]

We will be using:

History - Biblioplan Year 2
Writing - IEW - Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons + some SICC
Grammar - R&S 7 (grammar lessons only)
Latin - Latin in the Christian Trivium (1/2 of book 2)
Math - Chalkdust Geometry
Literature - Lightning Lit 7 + various other titles (Robin Hood, King Arthur, etc)
Science - BJU Life Science
Memory work - various
Private Piano lessons + one hour day of practice


Extras that are mixed in are:
Evan-Moor Daily Geography Sheets
Classical Magic Volume 2
Finish Fallacy Detective + Logic workbooks
Art Appreciation - Calvert Fine Arts series (Painting, Architecture, Sculpture
books)
Seasonal sports - basketball, golf

[BusyBee]

I have it all planned out.

Bible: Lamp and Quill

Language: Bob Jones Spelling
Bob Jones Handwriting
Dictation
ABeka Language C

[BusyBee]

Had to leave the computer and it looks like little fingers hit enter before I was done. Here are my fall curriculum plans.

Bible: Lamp and Quill

Language: Bob Jones Spelling
Bob Jones Handwriting
Dictation
ABeka Language C
FLL 2

Writing: Writing Strands
Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons

Math: Teaching Textbook
Bob Jones

History: SOTW
ABeka

Science: Bob Jones

Art: Drawing With Children
Watercolor for Artistically Undiscovered
Polymer Clay Projects
The Story of Painting
Art in History Series

Music: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchastra
The Story of the Incredible Orchastra
Understanding Music
Piano

Logic: Mind Benders
Red Herrings

Latin/Foreign Language: Latin Prep
Rosetta Stone Spanish

[nutmeg]

Some big changes for us this fall as dd12 movies into some 'heavier' books - Apologia General Science and Saxon 87. We are also giving Lightning Lit a try.

Other than that, we are basically moving on to the 'next thing': R&S 7, LCII, etc.

[Riverfront Headmistress]

5th Grade:

Grammar: R&S 5
Spelling: R&S 5
Writing: IEW
Math: R&S 5
History/Geography: Abeka 5 with Sonlight Readers
Typing: Mavis Beacon, cont.
Science: co-op
Music: Suzuki violin, cont.
Memory work: Classical Conversations
Art: co-op

2nd Grade:

Language arts: Sonlight
Math: Singapore 2A-2B, cont.
History/Geography: listens to stories her sister is covering
Science: co-op
Memory Work: Classical Conversations
Art: co-op
Music: Suzuki violin, cont.

[momtolgd]

3rd Grade for ds (will turn 8 in August):

Horizons Math (finish book 2 of 2nd grade and move onto 3rd)
Finish OPGTR
ETC 7 and 8
GWG 3
Simply Spelling (may wait to start in January, not sure yet)
Getty-Dubay Italics (finish C if necessary, move onto D)
Writing Tales 1 (may wait to start in January, not sure yet)


1st Grade for dd (will turn 6 in October):

Horizons Math 1
OPGTR
ETC 3, 4 and 5
GWG 1
Getty-Dubay Italic B


Both kids together:

Song School Latin
SOTW 2 and Activity Guide (finish 1 first if we need to)
R.E.A.L. Science: Life
Nature Study (ala the Green Hour from Heart of Harmony blog)
Themes to Remember
Recorder practice

[dkt320]

We have been doing Abeka this year, but I am looking for some changes for fall, and really like the WTM. I noticed that many of you do or are planning to do Horizons Math. Anybody have a comparison of Abeka and Horizons they can give me?
Thanks,
Donna in TX

DS 8
DS 6
DD 21 months

[susie in tx]

7th/8th grade
My 12 yo dd hovers between 7th and 8th grade.
Torah reading daily
Finish up RS Level E, then either go into Lial's BCM or TT Pre-Algebra, might do the Keys To books and then go into TT Algebra
Biblical Hebrew 1
Finish Lightning Lit 7, if we don't finish this summer
TOG Y2 Units 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history, geography, and lit
Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history
Typing Tutor - yes, still
CW Aesop/Homer Older Beginners
Medieval History copywork
Cyber-ed Life Science, maybe PH Science Explorers and Science in a Nutshell kits
Draw Squad
Music Ace and/or violin lessons if I get my act together
Weekly PE class, and other running around outside

5th grade
Finish RS Level D and E
Modern Hebrew 1
TOG Y2 Units, 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history, geography, and lit
Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history
Typing Tutor
Finish Writing Tales 1 and maybe 2
Medieval History copywork
FLL 4
AAS 3
Cyber-ed Life Science, maybe PH Science Explorers and Science in a Nutshell kits
Draw Squad
piano lessons
Weekly PE class, and other running around outside

2nd grade
RS Level B
Maybe Alef Bet
TOG Y2 Units 1, 2, and maybe 3 - for history and geography
Maybe Sonlight Readers if she begins to read more fluently
Understanding Jewish History to supplement church history
Finish FLL1 and 2
AAS 2 and maybe 3
Abeka cursive handwriting and/or more Cursive First
Science in a nutshell kits
piano lessons
Weekly PE class, and other running around outside

Pre-K/K
My 4yo will turn 5 in November
Maybe RS Level A
Listening in as she feels like to TOG Y2 Units, 1, 2, and 3
I'll read Sonlight Core B and C books aloud to her
Science in a nutshell kits
She's currently learning the FLL1 poems; she may continue this
Phonograms, then AAS 1
Kumon books as I see fit

She runs around constantly, and I don't expect that to change

[maadrose]

3yo preK:
HWT preschool
preschool workbooks
Kumon books
I'll only do these when he wants to and not force anything

5yo Kindergarten:
OPGTTR
SL grade K readers
ETC ABC
DEL books
HWT K
RS A

6yo first grade:
SL grade 1 readers
SL grade 1 LA or FLL 1 (haven't decided)
ETC 1, 2, 3
AAS 1
HWT grade 1
coypwork
RS B
piano

8yo third grade:
SL grade 3 or 3-5 readers (probably a mix of both!)
FLL 3
ETC 4, 5, 6
HWT grade 3 cursive
copywork and dictation
AAS 3
RS C
violin

Everyone together:
Geography: Winterpromise Children Around the World (we're going to take it VERY slowly!)
History: SOTW 2 and Activity guide
Science: NOEO chemistry 1
Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and Bible Stories from Egermeier's
Art: Artistic Pursuits

[King Alfred Academy]

Here is what I have *planned* so far...subject to change...

K5
Language Arts
Language Lessons for Little Ones-vol. 2 (includes copywork, narration, picture study, ect.)
Happy Phonics
ETC books
OPGTR (if more phonics instruction is needed)
Easy readers
Math
Right Start Level A
Fine Arts
Not sure what I am going to do here. Maybe continue picture study and Coloring the Classics
Barb's Sketch Tuesday
Second Grade
Language Arts
Language Lessons for the Very Young-finish Vol. 1 and move to vol 2 (includes copywork, dictation, picture study, narration, ect.)
All About Spelling-finish level 2 and move to 3
Math
Right Start Level C
Singapore Word Problems Level 1
Latin
Song School Latin or Minimus (Lil' brother will probably want to sit in on this)
Fine Arts
Heart of Harmony Artist and Composer Study Grade 2
Barb's Sketch Tuesday
Also...some sort of Logic/Critical Thinking Skills program.

Both (I don't expect the same things from both boys. K5er likes doing what big brother is doing and I am really just trying to develop listening skills with him.)
History
SOTW vol 2 with activity guide
Also using AO history selections...Our Island Story, Trial and Triumph, ect.
Lots of read alouds
Science
Nature Study...hopefully Barb will continue to do the Green Hour Challenges! Nature walks, gardening, hiking, simple experiments, birding, keeping a Nature Journal, ect.
Lots of read alouds including the Burgess books, Parables in Nature, ect.
Geography
Not doing anything real formal. Planning on reading the Holling C. Holling books.
Tea Time
Alternating reading from our nature, geography, and poetry books. Will include a picture study on Friday's for our Fine Arts Friday.
French
Just more exposure with videos, CDs, books, and conversation with Dad.

As far as activities go, we still are in the dark as far as where we are moving to, so I am not sure what's available. I am hoping to get them involved in some sort of nature activity like we are currently doing through the arks and rec.

That's all I can think of for now. I am brain dead and can't think of anything else...

[Tina Duke]

8th grade ds:

Math: TT Alg 1

Science: Apologia Physical science

Grammar: Our Mother Tongue

Writing: Jump In, Assignments from Biblioplan and TQuest, Outlining, Book reports, Written summaries

History: Biblioplan and Truthquest.. using History of Us books, KingFisher History ency, Critical Thinking in US history along with read alouds and assigned reading.. using some of the literature from WTM book as well

French: Galore park SYWT along with RSTone for as long as it's available at the library

Greek: Elementary Greek 2

Vocabulary Vine and then Science Roots

finishing Spelling Workout grade 8

Bible: reading the bible, corresponding Victor Journey through the bible, also having him read How To Be Christian without being religious, not sure what else we'll do after that

Literature study: gonna try some online sites.. probably sparknotes

Larry Burkett's How to Manage Your Money book and workbook for teens

Logic: finishing FAllacy Detective this year, next year Teaching Toolbox

Typing Instructor

hmm... think that's it for academics

for physed: dance (hip hop) 1x week, family swim at the Y.. 2-3 x week, hiking, playing outside etc

I also want to have him pick out a meal at least once a week.. figure out how to plan, shop and cook it


1st grade ds:

Reading: Phonics: finish using Play n Talk, Explode the code, games, readers etc.

First Language Lessons

Free Scott Foresman writing program online

Free online American History plan.. it's similiar to Biblioplan but has crafts etc..

Bible: the Golden Bible along with other character building books

Science: lots of fun books, Frog habitat, Ladybug habitat, ant habitat, hope to find another monarch caterpillar again this year.. Nature walks etc

Draw Write Now to correspond with our history studies

Literature. Lots of fun books.. maybe a couple FIAR studies

Library visits, Swimming, Playing, Games.. fun fun!

[Mandy in TN]

DS 17yo/ 11th grade-
SL300; D/E College Alg; Apologia Chemistry; Rhetoric w/ Aristotle; Abeka Spanish 1; TC Econ

DS 14yo/ 10th grade-
WP SS; Walch PB WH3; Kumon Math; LoF; Conceptual Physics; Abeka Spanish 1; TC Econ

DS 5yo/ K-
WP AW; WP AW LA1; History Pockets- Ancient Civilizations; Kumon Math; Singapore PM

This year I decided that if I couldn't fit each child's curriculum choices on one line in Word with arial 10 font then I had planned too much. This explains all the abbreviations and 11th grader ran to the next line anyway! LOL :D
Mandy

[Osaubi]

I have one ds5(soon to be 6) and dd2.

History
SOTW V.2

Science
R.E.A.L. Earth and Space

Phonics
ETC Books

Handwriting
HWOT grade 1

Math
Finish RightStart Level B

Nature Study
Green Hour Challenge

FIAR/HSS
What ever books my ds picks

This thread really got me thinking on what we are doing for next year. Now I am way ahead of my normally unplanned schedule. :D

[elegantlion]

Here's our plan for upcoming 5th grade, he's very science oriented.

Grammar - Daily Grams 5
Spelling - Natural Speller
Writing - Writing Trails (men of science)
Reading - great books
Math - Singapore 4b/5a
Logic - Orbiting w/logic
History - MOH 1 w/world geography
Science- BF's history of science
Bible - Pilgrim's Progress
Latin - LFC A
Music - Alfred's music theory 1
Art - TBD

[allearia]

2nd grade:

SOTW II and Activity Book - middle ages
REAL Science Earth/Space
RightStart math C
2nd half of First Language Lessons
Continue SWR
United Streaming 1/2nd grade Spanish curriculum
Piano lessons
monart art lessons
Gymnastics and soccer

my preschooler will just be doing whatever is fun and making a mess!

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

8th Grade:
Abeka Pre-Algebra
Abeka Grammar & Comp II
Abeka Science/Health 7
Literature - ?
Latin - ?
Logic - ?
Flute
Art

7th Grade:
Abeka Math 7 or Pre-Alg
Abeka Grammar & Comp I
Abeka Science/Health 6
Computer Science
Literature - ?
Latin - ?
Logic- ?

4th Grade:
Abeka Math 4
Abeka Lang A
Abeka Spelling 4
Copywork
Reading
Recorder

2nd Grade:
Abeka Math 2
Abeka Phonics 2
Abeka Lang 2
Abeka Spelling 2
Copywork
Reading
Recorder

PreK:
Abeka ABC123

*Bible, History, PE - all together.
*Science as a group w/youngest 3
*I read aloud to all kids 1 hour per day from living science books, literature, historical fiction, etc.

[Renai]

But this is what the plan looks like for 3rd grade (she turns 9 in the fall) so far:

We will be using MFW Exploring Countries and Cultures, which has Bible, geography, science, art, and music planned out. It will be split up this way with other subjects as follows:

In English:
Geography (although I do have atlases and such in Spanish as well)
Art and Music
Spelling by Sound and Structure (2nd grade level)
Complete HOP through level 5 if not complete over the summer
Prima Latina

In Spanish:
Bible
Math- Mundo Matematico 3
Grammar- Serie Amigo 3
Spelling- Practica Ortografica 3
Classical Writing Aesop with Spanish models

In Both Languages:
Science topics
Readalouds (there are three missionary books in MFW available in Spanish we will be purchasing separately)
Book basket

Other:
Continue exposure to Japanese and German
Dance classes (tap, modern, and ballet)

[kayinpa]

Here is our plan for next year:

3rd & 5th Grader:

History: MFW ~ Creation to the Greeks ~
Science: I may use Apologia's Elementary Zoology 1 or just stick with what is scheduled in MFW
Langauge Arts: PLL/ILL, will add Harvey's Elementary Grammar and Evan-Moor Daily Language Review if I feel it needs to be beefed up a bit, McGuffey's Speller and I am going to try Writing Strands 3. Also I am debating whether to use the recommended "English from the Roots Up" or stick with Latina Christiana or another Latin program
Math: MUS Gamma & Epsilon
Art: God & the History of Art (MFW)
Music: MFW, I may supplement with this as well
Handwriting: Getty & Dubay Italic

Kindergartener & 1st Grader:

Little Hearts for His Glory
Math:Mastermind Math for K & MUS Alpha for 1st
Handwriting: Getty & Dubay Italic

[dorothy]

K, 3, 5th grades.

Everyone takes art at a class. We also do conversational Spanish, French, current events casually throughout the day.

K:
ETC
McGuffey's First Reader
Getty Dubay Italics A
Math a la Beechick

3:
Math - Rod & Staff Math
Latin - Prima Latina & Getting Started with Latin
English - Writing Tales 1
History - follow along with older dd
Geography - memory work on countries, land formations, etc.
Science - Nature Notebook and yearly science camp
Music - Violin, opera season (5), baroroque music festival
PE - Tennis, gymnastics, walking


5:
Math - Rod & Staff
Latin- Latin Prep 1 (A & B)
English - Writing Tales 2 and Calvert Spelling 5th CD
History - Famous Men Series from Rome through Modern
Geography - memory work on countries and their info.
Science - Nature Notebook and yearly science camp
Music - piano, opera season (5), baroque music festival
PE - Tennis, gymnastics, running

[angela in ohio]

7th grade:
Omnibus I (through Veritas??)
Algebra (Jacobs... or maybe Foersters)
continue IEW and Classical Composition
R&S English 7
Elementary Greek 2
Henle Latin (through Memoria Press??)
BJU Earth & Space Science
Logic (Critical Thinking I & II, or just go into Intro. Logic?)
New Testament survey
Poetry Writing
art class
flute lessons, music appreciation & music theory (BJU?)
swimming, ballet

5th grade:
Algebra
continue Classical Composition & IEW
Spelling Workout
R&S English 5
Elementary Greek 2
Latin for Children 2
reading books for science
ancient history (books, FMOG, FMOR, etc.)
literature book list
New Testament survey
Poetry Writing
art class, art appreciation
piano, music appreciation
swimming, ballet

1st grade:
BJU Math 1
Horizons Phonics & Reading 1
copywork, dictation, narration
read-alouds and reading books
science with real books
history with real books (ancients, maybe with Vertas Press OTAE)
art class, art appreciation
piano, music appreciation
Latin and Greek intro (memory work)
poetry memorization
Bible memory and Vos Story Bible, catechism
swimming, soccer

[angela in ohio]

I'm a little focused on my upcoming 7th grader right now. But I really do have three other kids I'll be teaching in the fall, as well

LOL, I am the same way. All I can focus on right now is 7th grade, as if I didn't have two other grades to teach next year, LOL. :D

[HSMom2One]

This is what I'm planning for my dd who will be in 4th grade, who is starting history in the middle. This year we've been doing BJU Heritage Studies, but will begin at the beginning in history in the fall.


Mathematics
Math-U-See
(Switching over from Saxon 3, MUS level undecided)

Grammar & Composition
Shurely English 4
Writing Strands, Level 3


Dictation from reading, PLUS
Italic Handwriting, Level D, E


Spelling
Spelling Workout 4


Latin
Latin For Children
Mastery Bundle, Primer A


Reading
Classical literature and biographies


History
Ancient World
5000 B.C. – A.D. 400
SOW, Vol I Combo Pack


Geography
World Geography – major continents, mountains and mountain ranges, oceans, major rivers, etc. Map reading.
www.nationalgeographic.com (http://www.nationalgeographic.com)


Science
Exploring Creation with Botany – Apologia Educational Ministries

Possibly dividing over one year with:

God's Design - The Animal Kingdom – God’s Design for Life Series



Art
Teaching Children to Draw
Corresponding with my own teaching from our home studio



Music
Piano Lessons and music appreciation/masters in classical

[8FillTheHeart]

No......I haven't even managed to plan out spring yet!

[nukeswife]

I have been planning for a while and have all my stuff now. I posted pictures of it all last week on my blog (addy in siggy)
Here's the basic run down.

ds age 9 4th grade
LA-- GWG 4, Evan Moor writing centers, Evan Moor Paragraph writing
Math--TT5 and TT6 (we just started 5 so we'll just move on when we're done)
Science-- R.E.A.L. Science Life level 1
History-- Early American history curriculum I made up myself (you can see this on my blog link is listed under Voyager Learning Center Original Curriculum)
Geography-- Evan Moor Geography centers and Trail guide to the US
Reading-- Read book of choice for 20 minutes a day

dd age 6.5 1st/2nd grade
LA-- GWG 1-2, continue with ETC for phonics
Math-- Saxon 1 and 2 (we're working through 1 now and will move on when finished)
Science-- R.E.A.L. Science Life level 1 History-- Early American history curriculum I made up myself (you can see this on my blog link is listed under Voyager Learning Center Original Curriculum)
Geography-- Evan Moor Geography centers and Trail guide to the US

[LoveBaby]

I think so.....we'll be teaching 3rd, 1st and pre-k.

My pre-K'er will just jump in on read-alouds and any hands-on activities that the older 2 have going on. We'll have homeschool co-op on Tues. w/ History, Science, Art and Music for the older 2, manners/bible/art/music for the younger one.

3rd grader

MFW-Exploring Countries & Cultures
Singapore 2A/2B
CLP Cursive Handwriting
Primary Language Lessons
*maybe* Rosetta Stone Spanish

1st grader (he'll probably move into 2nd 1/2 way through the year)

MFW-1st grade for reading/bible
Singapore 1B
MFW-ECC for everything else

pre-K

tag along w/ the older ones, possible the R&S pre-school program towards mid-year.

[sherylwinter]

We are having new baby :001_smile:end of summer so I think a lot about what our school year will look like next year, (will have 1st grader and 3rd grader and the busy 1 yo and 3 yo :tongue_smilie:)

I plan on using same things for grammar and math( Rightstart and Rod and Staff)~ we just haven't pinned down exactly what we will use for writing and latin for oldest~everything else is basically same, just next level. And just bought Living Books Curriculum Study Guides this weekend 2 map out my reading for history, science, and literature and narration and copywork.

We are hoping 2 use next year:

8 yo son~
Rod and Staff English 4..for Grammar...he will b 9 next fall
Independent Reading~Rod and Staff Bible Readers
Rightstart Math Level C
Some other math program for extra math busy work..I don't tend to get any Rightstart math games done for the practise, this year he is doing Saxon 2 for extra work..he needs lots of review and practise with math...
Living Books Curriculm for science, literature, and history reads~includes copywork, narration, and reading

6yo son~
Rod and Staff 1
Rod and Staff Bible Readers
maybe First Language Lessons...we'll see
Rightstart Level B
Living Books for science, literature and history~copywork, narration and reading

What I need to figure out for next year....
what will oldest son do for Latin...we are almost done Prima Latina...we liked it. I wanted to drop latin for next year cuz I'm busy and don't know it myself 2 teach....but Dad says it's a good thing to learn and son really likes learning it...so we need something for him to do in latin, I like the video thing, so we'll see what is out there soon. Looking into Latin options is on my "2 do list".

I want to take a look at Susan Wise Bauer's new writing book to teach writing...I have her Writing CD and found it quite helpful. I haven't had any time 2 look into that new book yet... so also on my "2 do list.

Happy planning everyone!

sherylwinter:)

[Heather in VA]

I'm getting there... but as always, subject to change without notice LOL...

4th grade - tentative....
Continue with Sinagpore, Shiller math combo
FLL4 and JAG
SL Core 4 with LA writing
Writing Strands - finish 3 move onto 4
SL Science 4
Spanish for Children (probably)
Bible for Children - 2nd set

8th grade - tentative....
Finish VT Algebra
Finish Analytical Grammar
SL Core 7 (2nd 1/2) and HO Modern Level II
Writing Strands - 6 and 7
BJU Space and Earth Science
Latin Prep II
Next book in the Art of Argument series - can't remember the name right now.

for both - probably Artistic Pursuits

I'm sure there's more that I can't remember or haven't decided on yet. I haven't made really any decisions for my rising K'er except to continue with Shiller and OPGTR

[HootyTooty]

I "think" so...
Math: we are going to be continuing with Singapore, but I plan on using the Intensive Practice books along with the Word Problem books.

Language Arts/Grammar: continue with the read-alouds, audiobooks, and independent reading.
Explode the code 5 & 6
Primary Language Lessons
Harp and the Laurel Wreath for dictation and poetry

Science: My Pals are Here with supplements

History: History Odyssey: Medieval Times

Geography: Use Evan Moor Geography units

Foreign Language: Minimus (the starting out level)

Fine Arts: Recorder and introduction to the great composers and artists

P.E.: continue with team sports and swim lessons.

I have tinkered with this so much that I think I have over analyzed everything way too much. Now to begin the shopping!

[Dayle in Guatemala]

9th grade:

Chemistry--Apologia
Geometry
LL Early American Lit. 1 & 2
WS 5
American History (I'm doing my own thing)
Trail Guide to US Geography


7th grade:

Chemistry--CKEC
Algebra
LL7
LLATL--green
WS4
American History
Beautiful Feet Geography

5th grade:

CKEC
Devlopmental Math
LLATL--Purple
Ridgewood Grammar
American History
Beautiful Feet Geography


Bible, art lessons, PE, Spanish lessons, music

We also do Fine Art Fridays using some things I put together myself.

[dragons in the flower bed]

5/6yob

language arts--
Click 'n' Read
Now I'm Reading primer series
Getty-Dubay Italic B

math--
Singapore Earlybird 2A & 2B

music--
Wee Sing America

everything else--
AngelBear Yoga
Aesop's Fables
library books on Americana
Drawing With Children lesson plans from Harmony Fine Arts Grammar 4
Spiral Scouts

8yob

language arts--
Lively Latin
Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek
copywork
memory work to include poetry
Writing Strands 3
Type To Learn

math--
Singapore Primary Math Textbook & Workbook 3A & 3B
Singapore Extra Practice 3
Singapore Challenging Word Problems 2
LivingMath.net C1Q2 Intermediate
QuarterMile Math

music--
Pianimals/Phonics4Piano
Singing Coach

everything else--
a steady but free diet of books and kits on the middle ages and earth science
AngelBear Yoga
Drawing With Children lesson plans from Harmony Fine Arts Grammar 4
Audio Memory Geography Songs + Geography Coloring Book
a personalized list of free reading choices
Spiral Scouts


11yob

language arts--
CW Aesop & Homer for Older Beginners
Lingua Latina
Type to Learn
Art of Argument
The Grammar of Poetry

math--
Teaching Textbooks 6
LivingMath.net C1Q2 Intermediate
Life of Fred Fractions & Decimals
Quarter Mile Math

music--
Singing Coach

everything else--
a steady but free diet of books and kits on the middle ages and earth science
swimming or bowling, depending on the season
Audio Memory Geography Songs + Geography Coloring Book
a personalized list of free reading choices
Grey School courses

[Jenny in Atl]

So far...

7th Grade

Latin Prep 2
CW Homer B
AG 2nd year
NEM 2 or Jacob's Geo? or ?
SYRWTL Science 2 (will start this spring or summer)
SYRWTL Spanish 1 (con't slowly) & Entrevistas
SL 7 or Trisms HM w/selected SL 7, 200 & 300 readers?
LL 7
Logic (not sure yet what we will use)
Extras (drama, music, art, PE, and field trips as always):auto:

3rd Grade

Con't Lively Latin and Minimus Secundus
Singapore 4a & 4b
CW Aesops or WT?
GWG 4
Sequential Spelling
SOTW 3 & 4 with activity guides
Library Readers to match time period in history
My World Science & SL Science 3 (intro to Bio)
RS Spanish, Spanish Everyday, and The Fun Spanish
Critical Thinking
Extras (Art, music, PE, and more field trips) :auto:

[Pata]

I'm pretty sure what we are doing at this point and half of it is bought already. My dd will be 6yo...

Math: Continue with Singapore Math and Miquon
LA: OPGTR, FLL, WWE, ETC, early readers
History/Read-Alouds/Bible: SL Core 1
Science: Biology for the Grammar Stage (Elemental Science)
Art: Drawing with Children
Music: Classics for Kids
PE: Ballet

I think that's all!

[kokotg]

DS, 3rd grade:

Singapore 3a/b
continuing FLL 3
The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease
American Story 1 from Winterpromise
Chemistry (putting together myself from various sources)
maybe Lively Latin
assorted logic/critical thinking books

DS, K:

continuing Headsprout for reading
may start FLL, depending on how his reading is going
Singapore 1a/b
following along in American story 1 and chemistry

[Ravin]

I am a procrastinator and a planner both. I've found that if I plan far enough in advance, I can avert disaster inspired by my procrastination.

DD will be in Kindergarten in the fall. I've got her curriculum all planned out, and some idea of how our days will go.

My goals for her K year are:

1. Learning to read
2. Prep for first grade math
3. Beginning handwriting
4. Getting used to doing seatwork on a regular basis

DD's stated educational goals include:

1. Learn to sew
2. Learn to play the recorder
3. Ballet lessons

I plan on enrolling her in Eagleridge, a 1 day/week enrichment program through the Mesa schools. A friend's children do it and they've really enjoyed it and gotten a lot out of it. So, that will be Monday's schooltime. Ballet lessons and library trip will constitute one day a week, and an outing such as the zoo, science center, an SCA event, etc. will be a third day's planned activity. One day will be "take a break day" each week, preferably on DH's day off if we can swing it. That will leave three "Homeschool Days" when we will do lessons. We may well do some or all of the read-alouds every day, though.

We will be using the following curriculae:

For phonics: Tanglewood School's free program and Starfall.com, phonics games
For Literature: Nursery rhymes and tales, the complete works of Winnie the Pooh, and the works of Beatrix Potter.
For Classical Studies: Aesop's Fables
For Heathen Studies: Norse Myths
For Music: Recorder Fun Book 1
For Art/Crafts: My First Sewing Book and Kit
For Math: Funtastic Frogs Math, workbooks we already have, pattern block activities, time and money games
For Geography: Me on the Map, Geography Songs Kit, Kingfisher First Picture Atlas
For Modern Studies: Wee Sing America
For Science: Museum trips, backyard nature study
For P.E.: Ballet classes through the city
For Latin: Song School Latin

Sounds a bit daunting, but really it's not. Here's how our schedule should go:

Daily (at least 3 days/week): Phonics, a math activity, part of her Latin lesson, short copywork exercises to practice handwriting and reinforce phonics or geography or Latin (Ex: The first week she will probably have to copy her name), and read-aloud time including the week's patriotic song or reading, fable, myth, nursery tale, and modern children's lit, plus any books DD wants on top of that. Also a nursery rhyme will be subject to memorization, and we'll stick with one until it's down.
Weekly: Sewing lesson, Recorder lesson, Geography activity

Seatwork shouldn't take more than twenty minutes to a half hour, read aloud time maybe half an hour, and the rest is playing games.

I hope to get us into a regular ritual/rhythm to our days. There's a chance I may be babysitting during after-school time, which would give her a chance most days to play with at least one other kid. Especially if I'm still working at Wal-Mart (likely I'll cut back my hours if I can get that after school gig), keeping us on a regular schedule might just save our sanity!

Now I just need to put in a curriculum order and come up with a good excuse to start some of it next week instead of next fall...

[OnTheBrink]

I'm firming up plans for dd as follows:

CW Aesop B
Harvey's grammar
Developmental Math
Christian Studies II
Elson's Reader
Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space
MOH 2
How to Teach Art to Children
Vocabulary Bridges (I think, not sure)
Not sure what to do about logic or foreign language. We did Matin Latin but took a year off of foreign language this year. Not sure if I want to attempt Greek or something else. Also, not sure what to use for logic.

Music class
Sewing class

I am working on something for PE. Money and time are huge factors in that one.

I changed my mind on a few things. LOL

MUS for math
nature study instead of a formal science
Building Thinking Skills and Red Herrings for logic
I may use God and the History of Art, since I have it (I'd forgotten about it!)
Still undecided about foreign language.

[mamalotsoftots]

This will be my first year homeschooling too! So I'm going to throw my schedule out and see if it looks overwhelming or not! :)
Second grade
Math - MUS beta & Singapore probly start with 1A Primary as he hasn't done this math before, only Saxon @ school!
Music - R&S intro to music books, then Piano lessons & learning about Classical Composers!! YAY!
L.A. - Wisdom Words from the Weaver
Bible, History, Science, Creative Writing, Spelling, Art - The Weaver Curriculum from AOP
Handwriting - A Reason for Handwriting B & Penmanship to Praise to help with memorization of Bible verses.
Reading - R&S reading 2 to build fluency & comprehension
Science supp if needed - Considering God's Creation & Handbook of Nature Study
Geography Supp if needed - Galloping the Globe
PE - t-ball, swimming lessons, and whatever else we can get into! :D

Lots of other fun & classic books on our shelves too!

Am I missing anything? hmm. . .
Preschool
Rod & Staff ABC Series Little Hearts for His GlorySing, Spell, Read, Write (for fun! ;) maybe! lol)

[EKS]

12 yo

English: LLLOTR, SS4, homegrown writing

Math: Finish Jacobs Algebra, start Jacobs Geometry

History: Spielvogel's Human Odyssey, historical fiction

Science: Conceptual Integrated Science first half

History of Science: Hakim's The Story of Science

Latin: Ecce Romani


6 yo

English: Spelling Power, GWG, Writing with Ease, VP Comprehension Guides, lots of reading

Math: Singapore

History: SOTW1

Science: K12

[Darcy from LWM3B]

I do have some plans made. But you know what they say about the best laid plans!

The links are in my sig: "Looking ahead" has the plans for my 6 yo and 8 yo. "Making the most of preK" has my preK plans for my soon-to-be 5 yr with a global delay.

[GothicGyrl]

Math: Walsh Power Basics Geometry, Globe/Fearon Consumer Math/and Carson's Algebra workbook for touch ups
Grammar/Handwriting/Composition/Writing/Spelling/Reading: All in one with EMC's Literature program
History: Jarret's Mastering US History w/ US World Map Skills Wkbk
Science: Cambridge's Co-Ordinated General Science
Art/Music: Barbara Shannon's Exploring Art Media
Languages: Powerglide Audio French 1
PE/Physical Activity: I run/coach a Homeschool Bowling League, so this will continue.
Health: Life Skills by AGS

This WAS my plan, but things have changed here.. money and everything else.

DD16 will probably be off to the Community tech School during the morning (730-1030) for Cosmetology(high schoolers pay no tuition) and we will school after she gets home.
So right now, it looks like this:

Math: Still looking for some type of integrated math
Grammar/Handwriting/Composition/Writing/Spelling/Reading: All in one with EMC's Literature program
History: History of a Free Nation/Glencoe
Science: Anatomy/Physiology plus an integrated science that is secular and that I haven't found yet
Art/Music: Barbara Shannon's Exploring Art Media
Languages: I've got a french set that I got for free, but I'm not sure yet if I'll use it. I may go with the Powerglide
PE/Physical Activity: I run/coach a Homeschool Bowling League, so this will continue.
Health: the Anatomy/physiology can cover for this especially since it will include a lab.

Basically, nothing if firm anymore. :(

[Cornerstone Classical]

Here is our plan:
K- dd (5)

Penmanship-A Reason For Handwriting
Math-Saxon 1
Phonics-OPGTR/ETC Books 1-2/Abeka readers
Grammar- FLL 1/WWE/WWE workbook 1
Spelling-SWO A

2nd grade-ds (6)

Pictures in Cursive-Primer/Book A-B
Math-Saxon 3
Grammar-FLL 3
Spelling-SWO C-D

What we'll do together...

Personal Devotions-Discovery Bible Series-Beginnings I: Precious In His Sight
History/Bible/Art/Music/Science-MFW: Adventures (supplementing science with Apologia Zoology I)

[fishnoises]

6th grade
Saxon algebra 1/2
Henle I
Elementary Greek I
First French
Peace Hill Press' soon to be released "Writing With Ease"
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Artner Reader's Guide to American History
Memoria Press' Book Of Roots
Christian Studies (MP) II
Science (informal....lots of reading)
gymnastics

4th gr.
Saxon 6/5
Henle I
Elementary Greek I
First Start French
Christ. St. II
Artner history
Grammar 4 (PHP)
Book of Roots
Tales From Shakespeare
D'Aulaires Greek Myths
copywork (from readings)
Scouts and archery

2nd gr.
Saxon 3
Henle I
First Start french
greek (Hupogrammon)
Grammar 3 (PHP)
D'Aulaire's greek Myths
Sotw 1
Copybook 3 (MP)
Christian Studies I (MP)
Wonderbook and Tanglewood Tales
gymnastics

PR-k
R &S Preschool workbook set
100 Easy Lessons (Reading)
gymnastics

[Carmen_and_Company]

I'm almost done, and I already have a majority of the materials on hand.

Storm's tentative 6th grade course of study:

Mathematics: Dolciani's Algebra: Structure & Method Book I & Livingmath.net Unit Studies
English: Classical Writing: Homer B, Harvey's Grammar & 2 lit. selections
Copywork & Recitation: Spelling Wisdom
Latin: Latin Prep II
Spanish: Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish
Humanities: ECC & OM6

World Religions: living books
Modern Studies: Election 2008/OM8 portions /Newspaper
Science: OM Science 7 & portions of Livingmath.net studies

Reading list: Under construction--lol

[LadyAberlin]

Well we just started our new curriculum. We school yr round.

DS just turned 4 in Dec.

Bible/Character: We do a mix of Hubbard's cupboard 3 yr old Bible and 4 yr old character curriculum.

Reading: Activities from Wow I'm Reading and lessons from 100 easy Lessons

Workbooks: Kumon Animal Mazes and Developing the Early Learner

Math:Children's books from Have You Read Any Good Math Lately? and activities out of the Cuisenaire idea book

Preschool Plus from Hewitt Homeschooling

So far I have him begging for more when we stop for the day. So that is a good sign!



I forgot to say that my toddler will be 2 in Sept so I will start stuff with him then.

Little Hands to Heaven

Hands on Math

ABC Jumbo Fun with the Alphabet by Evan-moor

Science:Science is Simple and Living Learning Books Level 1

Chapter Books: I just read various books

German: Springboard to German (We are just doing this because it is fun and I already had it. It was mine when I was a kid)

History: Various books

[paula j]

History- Sonlight core 6 withthe activity guide and tests added for SOTW

Math - Saxon algebra 1/2

Language - sonlight language 6 and Keys to Language 6 , Wordly wise 3000 book 3, Spelling Workout

Science - Apologia Physical science or Sonlight science 6 or the old Sonlight science 7 Earth Science core.

Blessings
Paula

[gardenschooler]

Science: Anatomy/Physiology plus an integrated science that is secular and that I haven't found yet


Have you looked at this? http://www.walch.com/product/1757

What kind of general science are you looking for? A little of each (physics, chemistry, biology)? Or Earth sciences, too?

Have you looked at Singapore science?

[Sahamamama]

Still planning out NEXT WEEK. The fall? Don't think so.

[GothicGyrl]

Have you looked at this? http://www.walch.com/product/1757

What kind of general science are you looking for? A little of each (physics, chemistry, biology)? Or Earth sciences, too?

Have you looked at Singapore science?
I've got a good Anatomy text with coloring books, I'm looking mainly for an Integrated Science--something that has the Physical, Phsyics, Chemistry, Life--ahh well almost all the sciences thrown in.

And yes, I've looked at singapore(and your link) and Singapore just looks too young and I can't afford the walch.. but I'm scouring amazon right now anyway..

thanks though...

[gardenschooler]

4th grader (My baby cannot be in 4th grade!)

BJU Math 4 & Reviews book

TOG Year 2 Upper Grammar (w/SOTW)

GWG 4 & Writing Aids from TOG; possibly also Writing Tales 1

LC I

Apologia science (2 of the elementary series; depends on what we do this summer)

Art & Music - Harmony Fine Arts w/Artistic Pursuits

at co-op: probably an extra art, music, and writing class, since she likes those; maybe French

For my middle girl (9th grade):

Either Jacob's or Chalkdust Geometry (leaning towards CD)

TOG Year 2 Rhetoric

BJU Writing & Grammar 9; Writing Aids; we'll see what else

Continue Cambridge & Henle into Latin II

Apologia Chemistry

Art & Music - looking at Barb's line up (Harmony Fine Arts), and I'll probably do that. Looks good.

@co-op: Spanish I most likely; maybe a writing class

My oldest went to ps this year and will be a junior next year! Oh my! She's taking a couple of AP classes, so I'll glean what I can from those. At ps, she'll be taking:

Alg 2
Chemistry
AP English language
AP US History
French III
Art III

I'll keep *trying* to get some Latin into her at home, but she doesn't have a whole lot of time.

[siloam]

Same as what we are doing now, but add Latin for my oldest. Hmmmm...we will have finished Apologia Zoo 1 before then and will start Zoo 2.

Heather

[Reya]

We've already started fall because 1) it's our first real year of HSing full time and I want to make sure that I have lots of time for screwing it up, and 2) I'm pregnant and due in Oct, which will cut a big hunk out of my year!

I'm teaching two, and I've developed a schedule that gives them lots of activity and play breaks but also leaves them pleasantly tired at the end of the day. We've got:

-Music, singing (3 new songs a week), music appreciation (from my classical music library--they listen while playing or coloring or drawing), violin, Suzuki method, will add The Violin Book--I'm teaching right now, though the older one's pace is disturbing me because I'm afraid I'll only be able to handle it for a year or so without outside private lessons.

-Memory work (2 new poems a week, 1 Bible verse every other week, and various science and history bits, as needed)

-History, SOTW as a spine--I correct the history as we read--with lots of picture books and an activity of some sort every day

-Penmanship, Getty-Dubay Italic plus copywork from the memory work for the older one--I'm having him copy two lines on the Getty-Dubay K-2nd level paper. I'm a bit worried about how little writing I'm making him do at the moment, but I don't want him to hate other subjects because he can't write well yet.

-Science, mostly my own curriculum with various books I have plus RS4K Chem pre-level 1, Apologia Zoology, and MPH Science (sequentially, not simultaneously)--some reading and an activity every day

-Bible, currently Egermeier's Bible Story Book but soon Bible Study Guide For All Ages

-Spanish, I'm just using Voces y Vistas (old high school level text) as a guide on what to teach since Spanish was one of my majors--plus independent activity is either from The Complete Book of Spanish (pretty worthless, but the kids love bright workbooks, *sigh*, and it was cheap), or Rosetta Stone Spanish

-Math--RightStart, will add Singapore Challenging Word Problems

-Spelling--Sequential Spelling 1 (to be bought) for older one

-Grammar--Growing with Grammar 1 (to be bought) for older one

-Lit--read-alouds done by Daddy at bedtime, various literature, mostly from the 1000 Good Books list (older one)--Explode the Code/Bob Books (younger one, not taught by me)

-Art--not taught by me!--Child-size masterpieces, a dorky kid's craft book, various kid-oriented art books, and instruction from a professional artist--I can't tell you how glad I am to get out of arts and crafts! Can't stand 'em!

-PE--gymnastics, swimming, and later dance and martial arts (not me!)

Next year, we'll probably add Chinese and piano.

With the combo of two kids, particularly one with a lower attention span, we do everything every day (except grammar will be 3x per week). The kids are/will be accelerated between 1 and 7 years for everything except for the older one's handwriting, which isn't good at all. :-) I do the subjects in batches so the kids have time to earn up a considerable amount of free time between the scheduled start times for play. We're outside as much as we can be. We'll probably homeschool all summer on the covered porch, with shrieky, shirtless boys dashing between science and the swing set.

I work mornings and a little in the afternoon, so if they're both awake and conscious before school start time, they have even more free play outside.

I'm changing away from scheduled lunches to having them eat during listening times because when given a fixed lunch, they spend it talking instead of eating! (WOW can they talk...) So lunch has turned into another recess instead.

[mommaduck]

I've been planning out this next school year...and following years as I can...all while waiting for this babe to hurry up and get here (says the woman that is one day past her EDD).

[momto2Cs]

Both kids (second grade & kindergarten)
Science:
Unit studies, from magnetics to the solar system to dinosaurs
Social Studies:
World Cultures (using library books, cooking, hands-on projects, etc.)
Art & Music:
Will use a Charlotte Mason approach to art appreciation
Hands-on art projects based on social studies
Classical Kids series
Geography:
Steck Vaugn's Maps, Globes, Graphs, levels C and A
Handwriting:
Handwriting Without Tears (Printing Power, Letters & Numbers for Me)


Second grader
Language arts:
Oak Meadow 3rd grade LA
Explode the Code 4 & 5
Thinking about Just Write book 1
Reading library books at grade level
Math:
Saxon Math (last third of 2, and 1st third of 3)
History:
Stories (library books) about Rome - Middle Ages, treating this more as a story time for ds and myself than "lessons" so to speak

Kindergartener
Language Arts:
Oak Meadow 1 LA
ETC 1 & 2
Phonics Pathways
Math:
1st half of Saxon Math 1

[Verena]

I know, at least for the most part, what we'll be doing.
For ds 7:
MUS Beta, FLL2, Pathway Readers, copywork, SWR, guitar.
For ds9:
MUS Delta, Im. in Writing (maybe also some WWE), mandolin, German, maybe we'll keep going with SWR.
Together:
finish SOTW1, start TOG 2, some art, some music appr.
I'm still undecided about grammar and science.

[Mamabyrd]

My plans:

Kindergartener:

Suppose the Wolf Were an Octopus, level 1 with the books that go with it.
Math U See Alpha
Handwriting w/o Tears
TATRAS phonics with Explode the Code books
??? I'm not sure what else

3rd grader:

Horizons Math 3 with Singapore 2B
McRuffy Language Arts 3 with a diagramming book that I found on RR
Various novels with Teaching the Classics
HWT cursive
Blast off with Logic
Latin Christiana 1
Considering God's Creation
IEW
Winter Promise American Story 2
Bible

5th grader:

Growing with Grammar
IEW
Megawords
Mosdos Press Lit. plus various novels and Teaching the Classics
Story Starters
Lift off w/Logic
Teaching Textbooks 7
Considering God's Creation
WP American Story 2
Bible
Latin Christiana 1

[threetreasurs]

I am woefully behind. Guess I will spend spring break doing some planning!:001_huh:

[HootOwl]

I'll have a 2nd and 4th grader in the fall, and we're going to deviate from TWTM that we've loosely followed for the past 2 years. I've been wanting to do American History for a while, so we're going to try WinterPromise American Story 1 this fall.

I'm even considering using their language arts program as well---at least for my 2nd grader. The idea of having so much of our day scheduled and planned for me is SO appealing. I've nit-picked and tweaked other schedules and created my own for so long that I'm worn out by the time I start teaching. I think that the kids and I will all benefit from my having a more restful day.

I may still use Rod & Staff grammar (which I LOVE) for my 4th dd, because I really want a strong understanding of grammar for my kids. The language arts of WinterPromise does look a little light in comparison with what I've done in the past, so I'm still undecided.

I'm also going to stop trying to pull together science (ala TWTM) and go with a full-blown science curriculum. Right now, I'm liking Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry. My kids love science, but I seldom do much with them, because I don't like having to plan it all. I'm hoping having a "real" curriculum will help.

I'm also finding myself gradually moving away from the rigorous "classical" philosphy and more into the Charlotte Mason philosophy. I think my kids will respond much better to schooling with a more relaxed approach.

Blessings,
Lisa

[attachedto4]

9th grade:
SL core 7
Still thinking on adding in some literary analysis and what to use
Trailguide to World Geography

Warriners English grammar and composition, practice with SL LA 7 writing assignments
Spelling Wisdom
Something for Vocab- haven't decided
OR chuck all of that and go with Classical Writing, I am really changing my mind frequenbtly about LA for him this year

Friendly Chemistry

MUS Algebra and Geometry(starts Algebra next month and we work through the summer, so I think he might get in Geometry this year too, but who knows).

Latin Alive

Feel like I'm forgetting something that would be inserted here...

2nd:
MFW Adventures(history, US geography, notebooking, science, art, hands-on activities)
WWE
PLL or else continue FLL, severely modified
SL grade 3 readers (or whatever they're called now- 2 advanced?)
ETC 7 and 8
MUS Beta and Horizons

1st:
MFW Adventures
WWE
SL grade 2 readers
ETC or spelling program for phonics review, haven't finalized
HWT printing
MUS Beta and Miquon

PreK:
SL core B
ETC 1 and maybe more if its working for him
math games
HWT K
BOB Books and Fun Tales


We school year round so its kind of hard to say, ds is starting grade 3 readers now and there is a good possibility he'll be done by fall and start on grade 3-5 by then, etc, etc.

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

DD12, grade 8
Abeka Pre-Algebra
Abeka Science/Health 8
Rod and Staff English - finish 5/begin 6
Vocab from Classical Roots A
Literature: Medievel Period
Harp & Laurel Wreath - Poetry Memorization
Fallacy Detective/Thinking Toolbox
Latin Primer I & Latin Grammar I
Flute
Art

DS11, grade 7
Abeka Pre-Algebra
Abeka Science/Health 7
Rod & Staff English 5/6
Vocab from Classical Roots A
Literature: Medievel Period
Harp & Laurel Wreath - Poetry Memorization
Fallacy Detective/Thinking Tool Box
Latin Primer I & Latin Grammar I
Computer Science, Pure & Simple


DD9, grade 4
Abeka Math 4
Abeka Science 4
First Lang Lessons finish 3, begin 4
Writing With Ease finish 3, begin 4
Spelling Workout E & F
Literature: Medievel Period
Latin's Not So Tough 1
Artpac 2
Recorder

DS6, grade 2
Abeka Math 2
Abeka Science 2
First Lang Lessons finish 1, begin 2
Writing With Ease finish 1, begin 2
Spelling Workout B & C
Literature: Medievel Period
Latin's Not So Tough 1
Artpac 2
Recorder

DS4, grade PreK
Ordinary Parents Guide to Reading
Abeka ABC123
Daily Story time

Family Studies:
Story of the World Volume 2
King James Bible and Memory Verses
Abeka Bible Flash A Cards

[Linda in NM]

eiiiiiii....my son will be in high school! Yikes! I just spent $340 on Trisms' materials for his first year (Ancient World). We'll use Apologia Biology with the honors syllabus from MODG; we'll study Shakespeare (probably using Lightning Lit)...continue with Videotext Algebra...Latin? German? Logic? Maybe...maybe not.

[Holly]

I love seeing what everyone else has planned!

DD-1st grade
Five in a Row
Leading Little Ones to God
The Writing Road to Reading (phonics and handwriting)
Rightstart Level B
Prima Latina
Alfred Piano 1A
Story of the World vol 1 with go-along books
Artpac 1
nature walks (Handbook of Nature Study)
artist and composer studies

DS-preschool
Before Five in a Row
R&S preschool workbook
Preschool Activities in a Bag
Leading Little Ones to God
join in with big sis whenever he wants

We're going to focus on world cultures and geography using FIAR books and Legends & Leagues. I'm hoping to do a Christmas around the world study in December.

[Sanguine]

7th grader:

Learning Adventures: A World of Adventure
Geurber's "History of.." books (Egypt, Greece and Rome)
Teaching Textbooks 7
Rainbow Science
French Essentials

5th Grader:

Learning Adventures: A World of Adventure
Guerber's "History of.." books (Egypt, Greece and Rome)
Teaching Textbooks 5
The Easy French

[Txmom]

sat down and made a schedule.

[sarathan]

My list is so short compared to a lot of yours!!

This fall my oldest ds is doing MFW K and I will get some of the Sonlight Core B books just to read on our own for fun. :)

[Jolash]

I'll have a bona fide 3rd grader in the fall. We'll be using:
Explorer's Bible Study - In the Beginning
Saxon 5/4 (and 5/6 if he finishes early)
LLATL Yellow book
SWO C & D
Prima Latina (continuing from this year ) then move on to LC1
SOTW 3 with a unit study in the spring on US History
Considering God's Creation
continuing Trail Guide to US Geography
Cursive Connections/ Classically Cursive books 2 & 3
continuing private piano lessons
weekly home school support group meetings

[cricket1178]

7th grader:

History: SL core 6
Math: pre-algebra using either saxon or TT with Life of Fred
Grammar: Abeka Grammar and Comp. I
Spell/Vocab: Abeka
Literature: Abeka to supplement SL
Science: Apologia General
Bible: SL core 6 and Kay Arthur books (still not sure about this)
Fallacy Detective
Spanish I
Piano Lessons 1x wk and practice 1hr everyday
Art: finish Thomas Kinkaid
PE: swimming at Y, turbo jam dvd, walking, bicycling, and homeschool co-op.

[books4girls]

3rd gr. dd who's never without a book:
SWO finish D and on to E
R&S4 or FLL4
CW Aesop or WWE
LCII
Horizons 4
Sonlight Readers
Pathway 5 Reader
Biblioplan Readers

1st gr. dd who is always drawing:
ETC 5 & 6 for spelling & phonics
Continue FLL1/2
WWE
Prima Latina
Saxon 2
Copywork
Sonlight Readers
Pathway 2 Readers
Biblioplan Readers

3 yo dd who must be kept busy to avoid disaster!
Kumon books, puzzles, etc.

Together:
History - Middle Ages using either MOH 2 or SOTW 2 as a spine, along with Biblioplan read-alouds
Lit - Sonlight Core 2 read-alouds
Bible - Bible reading and various missionary stories
Science - probably Apologia Zoology 1
French - the girls are begging for a modern language so were going to try Easy French Junior to keep it low-key
Art - various classes
P.E. - group class & swimming
Music - chorus

[MicheleinMN]

ds 16

LL Medieval/Kolbe 11th grade Literature
Oak Meadow American Govt.
Apologia Chemistry
Saxon Algebra II or Jacobs Geometry
Spanish I
Total Health
some elective related to Art/Music

dd 14

LL Medieval/Kolbe 11th grade Literature
Oak Meadow American Govt.
Apologia Chemistry
Foerster's Algebra II
Spanish I/II
Latin II
Total Health

ds 11

Ambleside Online/LL 7th grade
R&S Science
WT 2/GWG 5
Triangle Arithmetic (old math book)/Key to...books
Artpac/Art Supplies
Tennis
Listen to Read-Alouds

ds 9

Ambleside Online/Middle Ages books
Nature Readers/R&S Science
WT 2/MT 2 (old oop grammar book)
Triangle Arithmetic
Artpac
Tennis
Listen to Read-Alouds

dd 8

Ambleside Online
Nature Readers
WT 1
Horizons Math
Artpac
Tennis
Listen to Read-Alouds

ds 6

Phonics/Readers
Horizons Math
Artpac
Tennis
Listen to Read-Alouds

[ilovemy4kids]

I just can't decide!.. Here are the three options: vote please!

OPTION A
5th daughter
MFW Exploration to 1850 including the science
BJU English 5
Singapore
Rosetta Stone Spanish
Continue Spell to Write and Read OR BJU Reading 4 and sequential spelling

7th Son
MFW Exploration to 1850
BJU writing and Grammar 7 OR Easy Grammar OR applications of Grammar
Write at Home online
BJU Physical Science
BJU Literature 7
Rosetta Stone Portugese
sequential spelling

OPTION B

5th daughter
Sonlight Core 3+4
Sonlight Science 4
Sonlight LA OR BJU English 5
Continue Spell to Right and Read'
Rosetta Stone Spanish

7th Son
Sonlight Core 100
BJU Physical Science
Write at Home online
Easy Grammar OR BJU Writing and Grammar 7
Rosetta Stone Portugese
sequential spelling

OPTION C
5th daughter
MFW Exploration to 1850
BJU English 5
Singapore
Rosetta Stone Spanish
Continue Spell to Right and Read or BJU Reading 4 and sequential Spelling

7th Son
Sonlight Core 100
Write at home online
BJU Physical Science
Easy Grammar or BJU Writing and Grammar7
Rosetta Stone Portugese
Sequential Spelling

I also have an 11th daughter but she is doing something different!
Thanks
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[tinda]

alsmot 6 year old doing K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade material, depending on the subject

continue with Spanish using Muzzy
Prima Latina
Singapore Math
Handwriting Without Tears
Chemistry I using Real Science for Kids
SOTW I
continue Suzuki violin
begin piano lessons
chorus for kids
she reads to me from various books
I read to her from classic literature
Spelling Workout A
First Grammar Lessons
general biology following WTM suggestions for 1st grade
swimming lessons
dance lessons
free art
picture study
music appreciation (listening to certain composers while in the car)
at least 4 hours outside, if it's over 55 degrees (DAILY)

Most of this we have been doing or have just begun -- and we do NOT do everything each day!


3 year old:

gentle math intro each day (15 minutes tops, mostly in the form of silly games)

basic phonics (Letter of the Week free online curriculum)

also must be outside at least 4 hours a day, if it's over 55 degrees

[Lizzie in Ma]

I think I am all set game plan wise and I do have a lot of our curriculum purchased, all used so far.
dd 7th is going to be using:
Lial's BCM
Apologia General with lapbook
Mystery of History 3 (still need to buy)
IEW
CLE Language Arts
Latin Prep 2
Lightening Lit
vocals
children's choir
guitar

dd 2nd
CLE Language Arts
CLE Math
CLE reading
Apologia Elementary Science
SOTW volume 1
Artner's Reading Guide to US History unit 1
Lively Latin
vocals
guitar

[Heather in NC]

For my rising 5th grader:

Everyday
-music: piano
-Math: MUS Epsilon with LOF as a supplement
-Latin: Henle I (MP online class)
-Writing: IEW Theme-based writing (Ancients)
-Greek: Alphabeterion
-Reading: various books from the historical period

Once a week
-History: FMOG, FMOR
-Science: Exploration Education
-Geography: A Child's Geography (The Holy Lands)
-Church History: Peril and Peace series

For my 4yo
-Music: piano
-Math: MUS Primer
-Phonics: CLickNKids, 100ez, Bob books, etc.
-Penmanship: HWT

PE: the 5th grader takes swimming and the 4yo does gymnastics
We do bible study and devotion as a family every night after dinner.

[Shannon in MO]

We have quite a mixture of things going on...baby due in 10 days so we're taking all of April for spring break! Just finished our hours in March, so not too worried if we don't do much til July 1 (that's when our hour counting begins in MO). But, I do plan to get back at it in May & June a little bit, wrapping up a few things we left hanging. Here's the overall plan for 7th & 9th grades:

7th grade ds:
SL 7 w/ TQ AOR I (I plan to write up a plan of how to combine these...)
BJU 8th gr. science
Jacobs Elem. Alg. (did ch. 1 in March)
continue French I, may add in Henle if interest?
continue sequential spelling
Econ - Penny Candy continue (started in March)
Writing - IIW the Grammar of Poetry (love this! started in Feb)

9th gr dd:
SL 7 w/ TQ AOR I
BJU 8th gr. science
TT 7 continue
cont. French
Penny Candy
IIW - poetry
BJU geography

Seems like there's more but I don't have the plan in front of me. Anyone else trying to post stuff here so they can post on fs? I'm a little behind I think or not getting something!

Blessings,
Shannon

[marsha617]

My 5 year old is going to private school for kindergarten. I will miss him dearly. After much prayer we think this is going to be a blessing for him.

Here's what my second grader will be doing in the fall:

Rod and Staff Grade 1 Reading and Phonics (This curriculum includes bible)
First Language Lessons
Saxon Math 2
Winter Promise Animal Worlds
Veritas Press Old Testament to Ancient Egypt

I started planning already and I think we will have fun!

Marsha