Math

/>We are continuing using Sinagapore Math. I love that students using it are statistically outranking their peers. We love that it teaches math in several different ways, with a heavy emphasis on problem solving. It gets the job done with practice, but not worksheets at nausium. It is also pretty inexpensive – we get our 2 semester textbooks/workbooks/lesson plans from My Father’s World for $45. {There is a free placement test} if you are switching over from another curriculum.} Goofy is using books 2A & 2B this year for 2nd grade, but because it tends to be more advanced make sure you take a placement test before ordering for the firs time.

Language Arts

We are also continuing using Sing Spell Read and Write. We have really enjoyed the program and I am amazed at how well Goofy is reading! He is almost 2 grade levels ahead, which considering how hard it was to get him started, is nothing short of amazing! We are using Grand Tour 1 & 2 for 2nd Grade which includes reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and comprehension . I will note that I was a little hesitant to continue with this program this year because of how much more expensive it was this year! The teachers book is no longer included in the pack, neither are the assessment tests. But we really loved the 1st year and after reading various forums I felt comfortable we could do it without a teachers manual. The other fact that sold me was that each reader was information about one of the US States an we are planning on studying the states this year.

We will also be completing Literature Study Guides of some wonderful classic books.

During the summer Goofy is completing Reading the Easy Way 1st grade to ensure that he is fluent in the 1st Grade Sight Words! He was also working through Summer Learning RRR to help him review & keep up on his reading, writing, and math so he doesn’t suffer the 30% summer learning loss!

Social Studies

This year we are planning on studying all 50 states, one at a time. You can follow along our From Sea to Shinning Sea Unit & grab the FREE State Worksheet Packs I’ve made to go along with our study. {packs have activities for toddler – 5th grade to accommodate family learning}  As part of this study we will take a look at different Animal Habitats.

Science

I’m super excited to start our Science this year. We are using Bright Ideas Press’s Christian Kids Explore Biology text book and Student Workbook. The curriculum looks amazing & is super affordable too. Plus you can print out copies of the student pages for all the kids in my home!

I am planning on sharing our science fun with you throughout the fall – so make sure to grab your own copy if you want to join us in our study! {there are other studies within Christian Kids Explore Science and they also produce the Mystery of History – one I’ve had my eye on ever since I saw it in Cathy Duffy’s curriculum choices – we plan to use in a couple of years!}

Art

We plan to continue learning about the World’s Greatest Artists. This year we plan on studying Van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, Renoir, Matisse, Michaelangelo, and Okeefe.

We will continue to use Childsize Masterpieces – this is a great way to review artist names and their work in a fun, hands-on way.

We will be using our Draw Write Now books to draw things in unit, history, and science units that come up. It does such a wonderful job of teaching kids how to draw!

Music

We will be working on piano lessons and if funds allow Goofy will be getting violin lessons {he has been asking to play the violin for years!}

We will continue with Color the Classics. We love how this program exposes kids to a variety of music and some great composers in a way that is fun & memorable to them. This year we will be studying:  Luther, Wesley, Watts, Newton, Crosby, Telemann, Mozart, some Christmas Carols, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak

Spanish

Goofy is starting Rosetta Stone Homeschool Spanish (Spain).  I’ve heard so many great things about this program and I think it is exactly what Goofy needs to jumpstart his Spanish! Plus I can use it with Minnie when he is done! Look for a thorough review of Rosetta Stone coming soon!

Physical Education

Although we get a lot of exercise as a family talking walks, riding bikes, and just running around the backyard I always like to add lots of organized sports. I think it is great for socialization, team work, and offers opportunities that can be difficult to replicate in a homeschool setting.

Goofy will also be taking swimming lessons, be on a soccer team, basketball league, sports class, and gymnastics this upcoming year. {don’t’worry they don’t overlap!}

Typing & Computer Skills FUN

Disney’s Adventures in Typing with Timon & Pumbaa – I know my Disney loving son will be excited to learn with some favorite Disney characters!

Disney’s 1st & 2nd Grade Bundle – including Phonics Quest, reading Quest with Aladdin, and Search for the Secret Keys,

Buzz Light Years 2nd & 3rd Grade

I don’t have a 1st grader this year, but here is our 1st grade curriculum choices.

Math

Language Arts

Social Studies

Science

Art

Music

Physical Education

Computer Skills FUN

Our {Improved} School Room