Lifepacs - well, for my workbook learner, I LOVE them. Horizon's Penmenship www.starfall.com - greatest free resource for teaching reading and enhancing skills. Love it.
I haven't used a lot of curriculums, but we also really like the AOP LifePacs. So far we've only used Bible and Math, and I may switch to Saxon math once he's actually on a level at all. We have the science ones, just haven't started them yet, but I'm sure we'll like those too. Rod & Staff English Also, not really a curriculum and I'm not even sure you can get it any more, but the old World Book Reader Development series has been a Godsend. For my son who needs plenty of practice with comprehension, these stories have a short vocab list (3-7 words) and great questions without overwhelming him. Actually, we use quite a few World Book resources. We also have the Letter People set for the little kids, and the Cycloteacher that will be of use for several years to come. My workbook learner also likes the "Comprehensive Curriculum" workbooks from Sam's. He always does those first, and often asks to do an extra set of 6 pages.
G.U.M. (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) by, Zaner - Bloser My son loved every part of this book and finished it in no time at all and still remembers all that was taught. I have already put in a new order for next years. His favorite subject is now Grammar. That just blows me away.
I'd have to add Teaching Textbooks for math Getty & Dubay Italic Handwriting series Christian Kids Explore Science series Real Science 4 Kids
I'm only homeschooling a 4 year old so the only book I'm "using" is Phonics Pathways and I love it! Amy
This is what we use...I like it all. SOTW Singapore Math Explode the Code Beyond the Code Reading Comprehension (Core Skills) Art Adventures at Home First Language Lessons Inside Stories (literature) A Reason for Handwriting A Reason for Spelling
Time4Learning--mostly for phonics/LA, but math and science are good supplements. Computer learning is a great mix for us. HOP--especially the readers! Harcourt Flashkids--Love the simplicity and structure!
So far I like... Mystery of History Singapore Primary Math Learning Language Arts Through Literature I'm still working on the rest...
First Language Lessons and A Reason for Handwriting and Little Hands to Heaven. The rest is okay but these are def. a favorite around here.
Cool! This is a good one to bump! We still like Rod & Staff English for grammar. For math, we like the Key to... series for drill to supplement Math-U-See. For history, we're enjoying Mystery of History. For Bible, we are using a lot of story books. I'd been looking at BJU - thanks to whoever posted the Christian Liberty Press! I'm going to do some major comparing between now and income tax return! CLP looks cheaper and more in-depth. We are really liking Monday Morning Books' big books for the little kids. Right now we're with "Alphabet Connections: Animal Theme Activities from A to Z" and it is FANTASTIC. A complete animal and phonics based unit study for the preK set. They have many more, and I'll look into their stuff for the littles as we move forward. We're looking forward to trying Eagle's Wings Considering God's Creation for science. I think we'll enjoy the cutting and pasting in addition to our physical science co-op. And lots and lots of cub scouts stuff!
Math U See Konos Spelling Power I am sold on my top three. I also like Mystery of History but haven't been able to keep up with it as much as i would like.
ALso, if you are using A Beka, CLP has the no frills teacher guides/answers for WAY cheaper than A Beka!!! Or at least they did. We used to do their science and language, but I got the answer keys/Teacher pages from CLP.
:blush: I'm actually not using anything right now (other than "Bible in story form" type books). We *were* using AOP LifePacs, but it's just got too much reading for my guy. I found a few free online things, but would really like some sort of curriculum. Anyway. I did go and compare, and after looking closely, it's really no comparison. I changed my wishlist in the other thread. :lol: Edit -- and I reread your post and realized you didn't mean exactly that. LOL You just mean, for anyone who does use ABeka, CLP has those same teacher guides for less $ than through ABeka themselves. Gotcha! We're in the middle of figuring out what to do for music... RIGHT NOW. Praise the Lord, ds has - for the first time all week (our first week back to school after holidays), completed everything on his list of things to do today! Except music... for which I have nothing planned. LOL
Actually I meant that you as -- in general, anyone... But that's okay. Your guys aren't very old yet anyway right? So you're doing great!
Fav HS'ing curriculums seascapecenter.com for a full curriculum program - it's what we use and I'm totally happy with them. askanexpert.com love this site! kids can ask volunteer experts in many different fields like zookeepers or astronauts questions about their careers and they answer for free. artgraphica.net like this site because it gives free art lessons online
