Now you say "Hi Heather!"

So ... I have been thinking about our next year of homeschooling - 2nd Grade - next year... almost a year away.  But I don't want to do what I did last year and wait until the last minute to make my final decisions. So ......

I've been thinking ("a dangerous pastime" "I know" - Disney's Beauty and the Beast)

LANGUAGE ARTS

Reading:

Drawn Into the Heart of Reading (Teacher guide, student guide, project planner and book list)

First Language Lessons (which I already have)

What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know

Christian Liberty Nature Readers (which I already have)

READ READ READ - Visit the local library!!

Writing:

A Reason for Handwriting B (I used this last year and liked it - we'll go back to it for next year)

Igniting Your Writing (recommended by Carrie Austion [Drawn Into the Heart of Reading])

Journal Prompts

Dictionary Skills

Library Skills

Thesaurus

Math:

Horizons Math 2 (if it ain't broke ....)

Science:

Exploring Creation with Zoology 1 - Flying Creatures of the 5th Day (already have)

History:

Mystery of History volume 1 (Teacher Guide, CDs, reproducibles, craft pack, timelie set & notebook bundle)

Geography:

Galloping the Globe (GTG Bundle)

Spelling:

A Reason for Spelling B

Music:

Progressive Recorder for the Beginner

Story of the Orchestra

Home Economics:

Pearables Home Economics 1

Enchanted Learning Membership

Art:

Artistic Pursuits

Bible -- this I have to figure out -- I wanted something in-depth but also with application.  Still searching ....

I'm looking at

Studying God's Word B

Bible Study Guide for All Ages

Blessings!!