We are getting ready to start our homeschool year. I have researched more hours than I really want to admit. This is what we are going to be using this year.
My 2nd grader:
Math - Horizons 2 and flashcards. I did purchase another math workbook to help cement the skills for her. She struggles with math most of the time. We will do only four days a week to allow lessons to go through the summer.
Language Arts - BJU English 2 and Reading 2, Spelling 2. She will also be reading chapter books that she picks on her own. I like BJU English because it incorporates writing, grammar and phonics skills. I am not thrilled with the spelling. I will probably make some adjustments to their program but I am not going to switch right now.
Handwriting - BJU 2 for this as well. Again, I am not thrilled with it but it will work for now. I might make up my own copy work sheets
My 1st grader:
Math - Horizons 1 and flashcards. He is very good at math and probably could pass his sister up if I would push him a little harder.
Language Arts - BJU 1 reading, phonics and spelling. Reading seems to be where he struggles. He is a slow reader. He needs more practice and he will catch up.
Handwriting - BJU 1 for this again.
Both:
We are using My Father's World Adventures for Bible, history, geography, art, music and science. For Latin, we are using prima latina. It will interesting to do Latin. Mike and I are excited about learning it as well.
There will be other things we do that I have forgotten to list here. I can think of a couple of others already. They will both be doing explode the code books and we will be doing life skills training.
If you go to the not back to school blog hop you can find out what more poeple are using
2 comments:
I think you will enjoy Adventures! It does take some prep work, but the kids look forward to the readings and projects. It seems to be a good fit for the ages of our children.
Ah, yes... researching time! Blog-hopping does count, right? :-)
I am a second-generation homeschooler, and we've homeschooled our own children for 4 years now. My (unsolicited) advice: Don't stress too much! There will always be hard days, but that just makes the rewards and discoveries even sweeter. Says the kettle to the pot. :-)
Have a great year!
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