May. 7, 2008 - Anticipation
It is that time of year. We are anxiously counting the days until we call an end to this school year. I am ready to put this year behind us and move on to next school term. One of the problems with this time of year is the curriculum fairs. Something about seeing all the crisp new books and supplies that can take us on a grand new adventure just makes me want to say "We are done. Let's start something new!". I went to the GHEA fair last week with a friend. There are a few things I want to change for next year. Some favorites I am considering are:
Grammar Key - what Teaching Textbooks does for Math, Grammar Key does for Grammar! We have had a horrible time with middle school grammar. This may be the "key"
Tapestry of Grace - I think we are going to go with Year 1. I have been wanting to do a literature based curriculum for history because we love reading at our house. We can do this together!
Christian Kids Explore Biology - I think I am going to use this with Considering God's Creation. B likes to learn a variety of things so we are searching for a new elementary science.
Real Science 4 Kids - B really liked this science program but I prefer the above one.
Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for kids - these are by Kay Arthur of Precept Ministries. E did a couple of these when she was in private school last year. I am currently doing one of Kay's inductive studies in my small group. We can do these together!
So, after gathering brochures and information, you come home and spend hours on the computer researching even more. This first fair just wet my appetite for more so my friend and I are probably going to the the MTHEA fair next week. I like to go to these early ones because my local fair is not until almost the end of July and I like to have curriculum decided on, received and planned out by then and ready to start early August.
Stay tuned for what I find at the next one!
Comments
May. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Suzanne
When I saw the name of your church in one of your older entries, I thought it sounded like it was in Chattanooga. So, I "googled" it, and sure enough... 'twas!
We live across the river from the location of your church, and I just wanted to say hello to a fellow HSB'er and Hamilton Co. homeschool mom. :)
