Homeschool Curriculum 2014-2015 Elementary & Middle School

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Getting everyone ready for another homeschool year, always puts my organization tools to the test. Particularly in a large family. I try to do as much group, or family style learning as I can. I think it’s more dynamic for the kids and makes life a bit easier for me. Of course I do have to account for different learning styles and levels.

Last fall when we moved from Michigan to Florida, we modified our studies a bit until January. In January we started our full curriculum which was Tapestry of Grace. In December we will finish year 3 of Tapestry of Grace and then go on to Paths of Progress from Geography Matters. We liked TOG for a great number of reasons, but I believe Paths of Progress will be a better fit for our family. The younger kids will then do Five in a Row – vol.4 {excited to be doing FIAR again – yay!} Here’s a peek at my FIAR Pinterest Board.

It also goes without saying we do lots of little things each week to enhance our homeschool learning and plenty of great field trips.

Here are the plans for our year:

Jacob 8th Grade

Seton Religion {also altar serving}

Teaching Textbooks

Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress

Spelling

Essentials in Writing

Fortuigence – My Fortuigence Review!

Nancy Larson Science – supplemented with Intellego Unit Studies and Homeschool Astronomy

Extracurriculars: Baseball/Golf/Tennis

Jonah 6th Grade

Seton Religion {also altar serving}

Teaching Textbooks

Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress

Spelling

Explode the Code

Handwriting

Essentials in Writing

Nancy Larson Science

Extracurriculars: Lacrosse/Golf/Tennis

Sarah 5th Grade

Seton Religion {she does Religion 6 with Jonah}

Teaching Textbooks

Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress

Spelling

Handwriting

Essentials in Writing

Nancy Larson Science

Extracurriculars: Tae Kwon Do and Tennis

Anna 9 years old {I adjust for some special needs}

Seton Religion {reviewing with younger kids}

Math U See

Tapestry of Grace/Five in a Row – vol. 4

Hooked on Phonics

Explode the Code

Spelling

Handwriting

Nancy Larson Science

Extracurriculars: Gymnastics and Tennis

Leah 8 years old {I adjust for some special needs}

Seton Religion – Sacrament Prep year! We will use many supplemental resources

Hooked on Phonics

Five in a Row – vol. 4

Time 4 Learning

Handwriting

Nancy Larson Science

Extracurriculars: Horse Riding and Tennis

Levi 2nd Grade

Seton Religion – Sacrament Prep year!

Hooked on Phonics

Math

Tapestry of Grace/Five in a Row – vol. 4

Handwriting

Nancy Larson Science

Extracurriculars: Baseball and Tennis

What are you using in your homeschool this year?

Looking for more tips and ideas for your homeschool year?

Be sure to check out The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas – you won’t want to miss it!