We start each morning together with Bible Story, Devotion, Poetry Memorization and Memory Verse. Below are the resources we've selected for the year. (of course, it is always subject to change.)
7th grade dd:
Bible - Catherine Vos Bible Stories. We also alternate between a couple of devotional books.
Math - Saxon 8/7. We also got the new Saxon Teacher this year and it is a fantastic resource!
English, Reading, Spelling -
Megawords (we are working our way through the entire series) This is in followup to 2 1/2 years of the Wilson Reading System (an Orton-Gillingham program designed for students with dyslexia)
Saxon Grammar 6 - I really like this program. We started at a lower level because we haven't focused specifically on grammar before and I wanted to make sure she got a strong foundation as she progressed.
Abeka Oral Language Exercises (honestly I'd probably drop this, but the lessons are short and they enjoy it!)
Six-Way Paragraphs and McCall Crabbs (alternate days)
English From The Roots Up - we simply learn and review three a week, playing Rummy Roots for reinforcement.
History - Abeka World History, Geography (Rand-McNally workbook) and A Child's Geography. We have a globe and wall maps in view and often discuss and point out things throughout our week.
Writing/Literature - IEW's U.S. History-Based Writing Lesson Volume I
Science - Apologia General Science (Wow, this one is a huge leap from elementary science!)
Poetry Memorization - IEW's Poetry Memorization - We are working through Level 2.
Typing - Mavis Beacon Deluxe 18
Critical Thinking - Building Thinking Skills
Music - The Masterpiece Collection (classical), Wee Sing CD's (Bible, Fun n' Folk, American/Patriotic), Music Ace Deluxe (fun software program that covers music fundamentals)
Art - I Can Do All Things! (we are all artistically challenged, so we'll see how this goes)
Physical Exercise - I require 30 minutes on the treadmill :) Other outside activity encouraged.
1st/2nd grade dd:
Bible - Catherine Vos Bible Stories. Leading Little Ones to God.
Math - Saxon 2
Language, Reading Dev. & Spelling -
First Language Lessons
Writing With Ease
Rod and Staff Reading Text and Workbook
All About Spelling
History - America History Stories by Mara Pratt
Science - God's Design Science (green series)
Poetry Memorization - IEW's Poetry Memorization
Critical Thinking - Building Thinking Skills
Music - The Masterpiece Collection (classical), Wee Sing CD's (Bible, Fun n' Folk, American/Patriotic), Music Ace Deluxe
Art - I Can Do All Things!
Nature Appreciation - designated outdoor time for breaks
That's the gist of our choices this year. We incorporate assigned reading and read-alouds, selecting books from varied resources and genre's. Both complete a "character report" at the end of each day to reivew attitudes, behavior, and spirit thoughout the day :)
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