I was hoping to have some questions answered and decisions solidified at the homeschooling conference last weekend, but didn't get to attend. Maybe my readers will have some good suggestions for me--I always enjoy looking through other mothers' curricula!
Below are my curriculum plans thus for for 2015-2016. (CCE is Catholic Classical Enrichment, an academic morning program in which we intend to participate next year.)
Real life snapshot: Looking below completely overwhelms me because, with likely less than two months to go till this baby arrives, I have slowed down so dramatically that our school time goals consist of
- music (instrument practice and theory homework),
- math, and
- spelling.
And that still is taking me all morning! But I remember quite well that we were capable of doing a full load of school in the mornings, like the below, so I hold on to hope that we can again!
Third Grade: John
Mathematics
Right Start Math
Memorizing math facts using Math-It Basic
Equations memorization at CCE
Spelling
All About Spelling
Grammar
Growing with Grammar
Definitions memorization at CCE
English
We will be reading through Dr. John Senior's Good Books List. Possibly start using some Memoria Press literature guides.
Composition (new subject this grade)
Possibilities I am considering:
IEW “Teaching Writing: Style and Structure” combined
with “All Things Fun and Fascinating”
Bob
Jones U. English 3 (would cover grammar too)
Penmanship
Copybooks by Memoria Press
Poetry
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Latin
(but we have to finish up Prima Latina first)
Latina Christiana I
Prayers memorization at CCE
History
Connecting with History
Facts and timeline memorization at CCE
Geography
Map Trek maps through our history program
Locations memorization at CCE
Science
I am considering . . .
Catholic Heritage Behold & See
Catechism
Baltimore Catechism
Faith facts memorization at CCE
Music
Weekly piano lessons
Weekly music theory lessons
Gregorian chant at CCE
First Grade: Mary
Mathematics
Right Start Math
Memorizing math facts using Math-It Basic
Equations memorization at CCE
Spelling
All About Spelling
EnglishAll About Spelling
We will be reading through Dr. John Senior's Good Books List.
Composition
New subject this grade--only considering giving it to a first grader because she loves writing stories.
Bible Heroes Writing Lessons by IEW
New American Cursive by Memoria Press
Poetry
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Latin
Not necessary for first grade, but she loves Latin: Prima Latina was too much for her, but she completed Minimus Mouse.
Connecting with History
Facts and timeline memorization at CCE
Geography
Map Trek maps through our history program
Locations memorization at CCE
Science
If I give her any science at all, I am considering . . .
Catholic Heritage Curriculum Behold and See
Baltimore Catechism
Faith facts memorization at CCE
Weekly piano lessons
Weekly violin lessons
Weekly music theory lessons
Gregorian chant at CCE
A repeat comment from the other day I am not sure if you had seen but I am interested in your opinion so I wanted to post again!
ReplyDeleteFor Prima Latina do you use the optional copybook? Could the lessons be taught and reinforced with simple copy work on lined paper rather than buying the specific copybook? Did you use the corresponding flash cards? Are they helpful?
thanks! :)
Sorry for my delayed answer!
ReplyDeleteI use the Prima Latina teacher's book, instructional DVD, and student book. The student book is the workbook the child fills in. I don't use the flash cards, although it would probably be a good thing!
I had to go to the website and find out what the copybook is: I'm still not entirely clear, but, no, I don't use it.
Thank you, Katherine!
DeleteI think I was confused between the book in the set and maybe a different student book that is offered.
Would these links help?
http://www.christianbook.com/prima-latina-leigh-lowe/pd/836001?product_redirect=1&Ntt=836001&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP
http://www.christianbook.com/prima-latina-copybook-leigh-lowe/9781615381067/pd/953079?product_redirect=1&Ntt=953079&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP
Thank you so much!
From a friend of mine off-blog: I used BJU 3rd grade English this year and really liked it (in fact, I used their math and spelling too, and was very happy with it). We’re using it all again for 4th grade (as well as the 1st grade math for -----…I’m getting All About Reading for him next month). And the Memoria Press literature guides are AMAZING! We’re working on the Charlotte’s Web one currently, and ------- adores using it.
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