• May. 1, 2006
Plans for 2006- 2007 School Year

So having a new nursing baby has finally given me some time to sit down and plan our curriculum for the 2006- 2007 school year.  Not much time for cleaning though – (there’s something sticky on the keyboard…ewww…).

While baby sleeps, I’m going to post this here with the hopes that if someone reads this and has some feedback – good or bad – that you might leave a little comment for me.  Some of this I’ve not seen in person and that worries me a bit.  So if you have any feedback on some of my choices, please let me know.  Thanks!  (Of course, that’s assuming that anyone even reads this!)

Older son  3^rd grade level

Handwriting – Finish A Reason for Handwriting Transition Book

History – Story of the World  - After we finish that, some type of Geography program.  (Both sons will do this.)

Language Arts – Learning Language Arts Through Literature – Yellow Book.  Since they only focus on 4 books or that’s the way it appears, I’m also going to use various literature and Comprehension Guides from Veritas Press on the 3^rd grade level.  I may also use a few from the 2^nd grade level because they look fun!

Phonics – Alpha Phonics if needed.  My older son is a very fluent reader.

Math – Undecided but will either use Math-U- See or Horizons. 

Science  I’m still looking for something that I can use with both boys.  Maybe the Alpha Omega LIFEPAC science but not sure on the grade level?

Younger Son – 1^st grade level

Handwriting – A Reason for Handwriting.  He will use the lessons at the beginning of the Transition book.  It looks like something he can handle and older son did not do these so I’m going to make younger son a handwriting book.

Science, History & Geography – Same as older son.

Reading – We are going to use Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons or Alpha Phonics.  I’m also going to use the Veritas Press Literature with him.  I have most of the books needed and I can get the rest from the Library, I’m sure.  I’m just going to order the comprehension guides.  The public school teacher in me likes a very systematic approach to learning reading, so if we need something beyond the Teach Your Child to Read…then we might go with Horizons Reading.  I’ve taught the same system that Teach Your Child uses at the last school where I taught.  It’s very effective but sometimes it needed something more.  Don’t know if that made sense or not.

Grammar – First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind

Spelling – Spelling Workout Level A

Math  - Math U See or Horizons

Art & Music (Both Boys)– I’m also going to get the How to Teach Art to Children and The Usborne Piano Course, Book 1.  We have to get the large electric piano from my parent’s house, if we can find room to put it! 

I’d also like to order some software, some of which teaches Spanish and some other games. 

Better go clean house while my child sleeps.  She usually only sleeps in my arms so I need to use this time wisely! 

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