I am a curriculum research addict. There, I said it. The first stage to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Sometimes, this little "problem" really gets me into trouble. I will go bumping along smoothly, happy with my curriculum choices and then see something that makes me second guess my approach.
Fortunetly, I don't change my kids curriculum all that much. This problem seems to only drive me insane and doesn't leak out on anyone else. I think I might have finally kicked the habit though.
I spent a long weekend charting out a rough draft of curriculums I can use until 8th grade. I don't know if my husband will let me homeschool that long, but I am a planner. I am following a sort of Well-Trained Mind/Charlotte Mason hybrid.
My main focus is getting through this year. I am spending a lot of time as a caregiver for my grandmother and lessons are not on the same days or times as usual. Routine is difficult right now, so we are doing our best.
Morning lessons run about one hour for each child. Our family lessons run between 1-4 hours.
If I can get the time, I will post about teaching each of the curriculums I use.
Optimus, 3rd grade (Morning lessons)
Writing With Ease, Level 3
First Language Lessons, Level 3
New American Cursive, Workbook 1
McGuffey’s Eclectic Reader, Third
Math-U-See, Gamma
Math-U-See, Delta
Usborne IL Encyclopedia of World Geography
Tink, 1st grade (Morning Lessons)
Writing With Ease, Level 1
First Language Lessons, Level 1
Practice and Learn, 1st grade
School Zone Phonics Workbook, Grades 1-3
Phonics Pathways
Dolch Site Words flashcards
McGuffey’s Eclectic Reader, Primer
McGuffey’s Eclectic Reader, First
Math-U-See, Alpha
Usborne IL Encyclopedia of World Geography
Both children
Science:
Burgess Book of Animals
Usborne First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
R.E.A.L Science Odyssey for Kids Life, Level 1
Atlas of the Universe (Insiders)
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey for Kids Earth and Space, Level 1
History:
Usborne IL Encyclopedia of World History
Story of the World, Volume 2 textbook and activity guide
The Story of US, Volume 1
3-D Maps of American History
History Pockets, Native Americans
Art:
various printed art cards
Music:
YouTube
America:
State Study Guide, pdf file
The United States of America: A State by State Guide
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Landmarks
Many Biomes, One Earth
