Most of the curriculum we will be using next year is listed on my right sidebar & is linked to the publisher, but here it is with a little more detail:
For My Mustangs (Grade PK/K):
Click here to read about my kindergarten goals for them & Click here for a list of our read alouds.
This will be my first time using this curriculum. I am so excited! It is exactly what I have been looking for. Winter Promise is the only complete phonics program I have found that uses the Explode the Code books (which I am a big fan of). It also incorporates hands-on-activities (similar to HWOT). I have not had a chance to review the Basic phonics guide, but did get my hands on the Advanced guide & it includes spelling & handwriting practice (*from what I saw it was just practice NOT instruction) & it includes sight words!! I think this just might be my best find this year.
I love this all in one curriculum! The history is perfect for a chronological overview of His-story using History For Little Pilgrims beginning with creation and continueing with world & American history. I think this is a great way to lay a foundation for history & then devoting following years to each era of history. LHFHG also includes motor skills, memorization, science, art activities, dramatic play, & so much more to make kindergarten fun with your child.
Click HERE for some of our hands-on manipulative/educational toys we will be using to make learning fun!
Momma's Boy (Third Grade)
- Drawn to the Heart of Reading 2/3
Click here for his reading list (by genre) - Explode The Code 6
- Spell Well B & Bb
I am thrilled to have found this spelling from the same author as the Explode the Code books. I think is the spelling I have been looking for. - Handwriting Without Tears Cursive
- First Language Lessons, Level 3
- Writing With Ease, Level 2
- Mind Benders A2
- Math U See Delta
Daddy's Girl (5th Grade)
- Switched-On Schoolhouse definitely for Bible & Language Arts, probably for Science & maybe for History/Geography
- Teaching Text Books
This is a new curriculum that was recommended to me for math with Taylor. It has gotten great reviews. It is a video course that has an explanation for EVERY problem.
*I am still working on compiling a plan for Taylor. She is on a waiting list to be tested for learning disabilities so nothing right now is set in stone (including her returning home).
Group Work
I will definitely use this with Momma's Boy & hopefully Daddy's Girl will join us! I am looking forward to a year of American History!
I will be using this with Momma's Boy - & I am adding the 2nd grade readers to this for him. My Mustangs will also join us - as this ties in with their Basic Phonics program. Daddy's Girl will have the option to join us or to work on independantly with SOS Science.
