top 5 books/curriculum we use and love
Here are a few things we use and love for the kids:
1) All About Reading (AAR) - we are currently using this for our dyslexic daughter, who is behind in her reading. The system is pretty easy, laid out for you and you just have to take it at your own pace. A single level may or may not last you a while depending on how well your child likes it and sticks with it. We have only used a single level at this point but will be ordering our next level up soon. We will be using it for our youngest as well so having all the levels will be nice. While I haven't used the All About Spelling system yet, we will order a level of that and see what we think.
2) Pandia Press - Carries both the History Odyssey and the REAL Science Odyssey both of which we like. History Odyssey is more of an outline and has maps, suggested reading, etc. more than an actual curriculum itself. The one down side is that the level one's do use Story of the world which is not exactly secular. The good news is they are looking at replacing SOTW in the level ones before to much longer so keep an eye out for that change. REAL Science has curriculum that covers physics, Chemistry, Life, Earth and Space and Earth and Environment all in Level one units that are typically good for 1-5th grade. Their Level 2 courses are Biology 2 and Astronomy 2 Both good for those middle school years. Not sure what level your child is really at? They have the TRY BEFORE YOU BUY section on their (newly re-designed) website! Also available is the Stargazers guide age range from 10-100! We love ALL their books!
3) I know we often talk about how we like to follow the kids interests and not use a specific curriculum for different subjects. The girls enjoy learning all about different countries and cultures around the world and we've picked up some great books as well. The "passport series" is great as is the "Travel to" and "cultural resource guide" books (we bought several off Rainbow resources thru the charter school).
4) Math - We've tried several programs but always come back to Singapore or Saxon Math. Both offer a great foundation for math.
5) Spectrum workbooks - Aren't exciting, I wouldn't call them a full curriculum, but they are great supplements and help reinforce new skills. Carson-Dellosa (publishers) have a LOT of great books available on their website. From math to history, Phonics to vocabulary and writing, etc.
BONUS
6) Usborne & more - Yes, the Usborne books! Dictionaries, encyclopedias, Science books, non-fiction readers (they make GREAT supplements to a unit study!) and more! The wipe clean books are great if you have little ones that are learning to write. Lots of fun fiction books as well, and we use them for k-middle school so far!
1) All About Reading (AAR) - we are currently using this for our dyslexic daughter, who is behind in her reading. The system is pretty easy, laid out for you and you just have to take it at your own pace. A single level may or may not last you a while depending on how well your child likes it and sticks with it. We have only used a single level at this point but will be ordering our next level up soon. We will be using it for our youngest as well so having all the levels will be nice. While I haven't used the All About Spelling system yet, we will order a level of that and see what we think.
2) Pandia Press - Carries both the History Odyssey and the REAL Science Odyssey both of which we like. History Odyssey is more of an outline and has maps, suggested reading, etc. more than an actual curriculum itself. The one down side is that the level one's do use Story of the world which is not exactly secular. The good news is they are looking at replacing SOTW in the level ones before to much longer so keep an eye out for that change. REAL Science has curriculum that covers physics, Chemistry, Life, Earth and Space and Earth and Environment all in Level one units that are typically good for 1-5th grade. Their Level 2 courses are Biology 2 and Astronomy 2 Both good for those middle school years. Not sure what level your child is really at? They have the TRY BEFORE YOU BUY section on their (newly re-designed) website! Also available is the Stargazers guide age range from 10-100! We love ALL their books!
3) I know we often talk about how we like to follow the kids interests and not use a specific curriculum for different subjects. The girls enjoy learning all about different countries and cultures around the world and we've picked up some great books as well. The "passport series" is great as is the "Travel to" and "cultural resource guide" books (we bought several off Rainbow resources thru the charter school).
4) Math - We've tried several programs but always come back to Singapore or Saxon Math. Both offer a great foundation for math.
5) Spectrum workbooks - Aren't exciting, I wouldn't call them a full curriculum, but they are great supplements and help reinforce new skills. Carson-Dellosa (publishers) have a LOT of great books available on their website. From math to history, Phonics to vocabulary and writing, etc.
BONUS
6) Usborne & more - Yes, the Usborne books! Dictionaries, encyclopedias, Science books, non-fiction readers (they make GREAT supplements to a unit study!) and more! The wipe clean books are great if you have little ones that are learning to write. Lots of fun fiction books as well, and we use them for k-middle school so far!
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