I thought I’d share what we are going to use next year for school. I always find it interesting to see what others are using. It helps give me ideas and maybe show me something I haven’t used before.
Pewee will be in 3rd grade
Math – I make up his math using world book as my guide.
Language Arts – Vocabulary cartoons for kids, Editor-in-chief, Winston Grammar Basic
Phonics – Explode the Code books 6&7 plus various internet sites
Science – Interest driven and units’ mom makes
History/Geography- All through the ages and black line maps
Penmanship – copy books I downloaded for free from Homeschoolestore and worksheets off the internet
Art – Usborne complete book of art ideas and lessons I found on the internet
P.E. – coop class at rec and various sports teams
Bible – I’ll make these
Critical Thinking – various worksheets, puzzles, and online games I’ve found
Life skills – kid biz and cooking with mom
Spanish – I haven’t decided
Reading – Book adventure and Rod and Staff
Pumpkin will be in 8th grade
Math – ACSMP Algebra 1
Language Arts – Winston Grammar, Wordsmith, Vocabulary Cartoons 1,
Reading – Lightning Literature 8th grade (I love this series, it is very similar to what I use to make up for the kids to do)
Science – Apologia Physical Science
History/Geography – All through the ages (as a guide) Knowledge box black line maps to go along with study
Penmanship – Copy books I have downloaded for free from Homeschoolestore
Art – Usborne complete book of art ideas and lessons I found on the internet
P.E. – coop class at rec center, and various sports teams
Bible – I’ll make these up
Critical Thinking – different worksheets and puzzles from internet sites and sudoko books
Life skills – Kid Biz and Best Buys
Spanish – I haven’t decided
Peanut will be starting preschool but I don’t buy a curriculum for that I just include him in various activities, get things off the internet, and make up my own activities. Princess will more than likely join in on our activities.
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Hugs,
Shiloah Baker