For the past 7 years, we have used My Father's World for our main curriculum (which included History, Science, Bible, Art and Music). I loved MFW but, this year, we are trying something different. I wanted to focus on Civics/Government for our History lessons this year, so we are switching to Notgrass History: Uncle Sam & You (which includes Civics/Government, Bible, and Language Arts). We will be starting this curriculum on Monday, with all of us working and learning together. It looks like it will be a fun and interesting year.
Apologia Science, with a focus on Astronomy
Queen Language Lessons, for the Secondary Child-Vol. 1
ACE Math
We will see how things go with these curriculum, and may need to tweak things here and there if they are not working for us.
I am also going to be working with JJ one-on-one with a new Spelling program. About three years ago, JJ was evaluated at a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, and it was determined he has developmental delays in the areas of Reading and Spelling. He seems to have several symptoms of Dyslexia, although there was not enough information at the time of testing to make this type of diagnosis. Since that time, we have continued to work with JJ and he has made great improvement with his reading. However, he continues to struggle significantly with Spelling. So, over the Summer, I did some research on different ways to help him with that, and decided on using All About Spelling. We are going back to the basics (starting with level 1), and hope to see some results.
As for EL, this will be our last year of formally educating her. Besides the Notgrass curriculum, she will be using:
ACE Science
Queen Language Lessons, for the Very Young-Vol. 2
Explode the Code
Spectrum Math
As I am able, I will try to update on how things are going with our curriculum.
Have a great school year!
