Curriculum 2011

Links later, nursing now, these are our core books but we supplement a lot with library stuff, our own books & C’s Cub Scout manuals for activities. Carrie, if you have questions about particulars let me know and I’ll email or post more info. I realized that we use these and like them but there are aspects of each that I do NOT like so I don’t mean this to sound like an unconditional endorsement. But if you’re interested in anything specifically I can tell you my pros/cons per text:

Language (grammar, spelling, handwriting, literature, reading):
First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind (Mo in 2nd, C in 4th)
Spell to Write & Read (B, M & C)
Cursive First (B, review for M & C)
Teaching the Classics combined w/reading list
Lambs’ Shakespeare for kids
scripture mastery cards & primary songs for memorization work
Institute for Excellence in Writing program

Mathematics:
Saxon (B-1, M-2, C-65)

Art:
Discovering Great Artists
Great Artists Explored
Complete Book of Arts & Crafts

Music:
Dallas Symphony Orchestra site
Alfred Basic’s Piano library for lessons (M & C)
Great Musicians (library book, will get for our own collection)
Pandora Radio

Social Studies:
Story of the World w/activity guide (including maps)
various children’s atlases
library books for social studies/holidays/major historical figures

Science:
some old textbook I found combined with various materials to make
this curriculum

PE:
adaptive PE
swimming
soccer
Kid Power

Socialization (HAHA!):
Tuesday/Thursday speech group for B
Tuesday/Thursday PE class for all
Wednesday scouts & activity days (C & M)
Wednesday/Friday soccer (B, M & C)
Thursday co-op for all
Friday swimming and Roots & Shoots (service group) for all

Sometimes we can squeeze in storytime at the library on Tuesday or Saturday afternoons and playdates on various mornings.

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