Gather with a group of homeschool moms, and in about 10 seconds flat you will be talking about curriculum. And usually, the curriculum conversation is about math.  Am I right?   I know this because typically,  I am the one asking the questions.  I like to know what others moms are teaching and how they landed on those choices.

This year, I am teaching 6th and 3rd grades and kindergarten.  Just typing that makes me nervous.  When I had one, in kindergarten, we had so much time just to color and create.  Now, it really feels a bit like drinking form a fire hydrant of knowledge.  Here is what we will be using:

For my “sweet baby Kindergarten girl”:

Reading Made Easy

Right Start Math (level B)

A Reason For Handwriting (level K)

5 In a Row (using books 1 & 2)

My “it must be fun” 3rd Grader:

Learning Language Arts Through Literature (yellow book)

Right Start Math (Level D – using lots of games!)

The New American Cursive (level 2 ***great for lefties because the binder is at the top!)

For the “She is smarter than me” 6th grader:

Learning Language Arts Through Literature (tan book)

The Great Editing Adventure

Saxon Math 7/6

My whole class:

Who Am I? (Bible curriculum from Apologia, book 2)

Foundations :: A Biblical worldview approach to history, science, art, drama, music and church history (their Friday classes)

Various arts and crafts

Ballet

Piano

1st read aloud :: A Lion to Guard Us, Clyde Robert Bulla

{I have added a few hyper links so you can find these books.  A few are from Amazon.  In effort to keep with full disclosure, please know that I am an affiliate with Amazon.  If you click through and buy the product, I will receive a small compensation.}

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That about covers it.  I may add a few things here and there, but this is our starting point for the 2011/2012 school year!  So, what curriculum are you most excited about?  Do you have any questions on the stuff I’m using? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

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Tomorrow, I’ll share favorite homeschool and creative links plus a peak at my homeschool room.

Did you miss any of the back to school week fun?

Tuesday :: God Did Not Call Me to a Quiet House

Wednesday :: What Kind of Planner are You?

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