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I’m really excited about this upcoming school year. Not only are we adding Grayson to the mix, I think we have a good program that will stimulate all.
We will be busy, but busy is good. I am hoping to plan fun field trips to museums and historical sites to enhance our experiences.
Primary School
Grayson – Kindergarten
I am an avid Saxon user. I like the kinder curriculum because it’s easy and fast. It’s perfect for a little one with a short attention span.
Explode the Code, Teacher’s Guide for Books A, B, and C (2nd Edition)
Books A, B, C and Book 1 – With Ava I used Abeka, primarily because they introduce cursive first. I liked the Abeka program, but it is a lot and a bit complicated for homeschooling 3 and continue doing everything I’m doing. I used Explode the Code with Hadyn, and it worked well. The printing was hard – but I will see how it goes and adjust.
This will help with his printing and can be done independently while I work with the others.
Ava – 4th Grade
Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Homeschool Kit
She did intermediate 3 last year. By pushing up a 1/2 grade, it was challenging, so I will continue on this path.
Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Written Practice Workbook
It’s easier for me to keep everything in one organized book.
Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Adaptions Student Workbook
it’s easier for me to keep everything in one organized book. Space saver!
God’s Gift of Language A Writing & Grammar Work-text, Third Edition
I want them to learn the formal grammar rules. It doesn’t matter much to me whether it’s Christian or not, just as long as it’s a solid and scientifically based learning experience.
Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 4, Fifth Edition
I want to do more formal spelling and vocabulary stuff. In the books we read, we will focus on poetry.
Middle School
Hadyn – 8th Grade
He is going 1/2 step slower. Math is more difficult for him. I like saxon because of the incremental learning. The constant review is good for him.
Grammar and Composition II Work-text
Vocabulary, Spelling, & Poetry II
Do a more concentrated literature study now that he is preparing for high school.
Life Science
We want a scientifically sound science program. We used the Earth science curriculum last year and liked it a lot.
Together
We will be doing art history and world history together this year. There will be a lot of overlap here, which is good.
For Art History, we are using the curriculum developed by The Met in New York. It’s a complete study of the art work in the museum. I think a field trip at the end of the year would be a great overview (and a great excuse to hang out in New York)!
For World History, we will be using a really good curriculum created by a collaboration of professors from UCLA. World History for us All is divided into 9 big areas and then broken down. I really like it! They also talk about art – so we will get art history here too!
What curriculum are you excited about using?
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