The kids got a short break in July between school “years” and on August 1st we began easing back into lessons again. I have a lot more planned for them this year as they enter 10th, 7th and 2nd grades respectfully.
Which essentially means more work for me :)
Here’s what we have lined up.
For My 10th Grader
- PreCalculus – aleks.com
- Honors Chemistry – using an online syllabus and text by Chang
- Honors Chemistry Lab – Kronos & Thames Chem3000 kit
- Music – guitar / youtube videos
- Foreign Language – Better Chinese, Discovering Chinese vol I
- Culinary Arts I – Nutrition and Cooking (teacher’s assistant)
Language Arts:
- Grammar – Education Portal’s English GED videos online
- Vocabulary – vocabtest.com
- Writing – dialectical journal and SAT essay prep work
- Reading – US historical fiction & British literature booklist
- Typing – typingweb.com advanced lessons
Social Studies:
- Geography – seterraonline.net
- History – People’s History of the US con’t
- Current events – TED talks, various sources
For My 7th Grader
- PreAlgebra – Learn Math Fast vol 3, ixl.com
- Science – Bill Nye the Science Guy videos and worksheets/quizzes from Teachers Pay Teachers, lab assistant for Chemistry
- Art – Masters and Silicon Valley Art Lessons
- Foreign Language – Better Chinese, Discovering Chinese vol I
- Culinary Arts I – Nutrition and Cooking
Language Arts:
- Grammar – Education Portal’s English GED videos online
- Vocabulary – vocabtest.com
- Writing – various assignments
- Reading – booklist
- Typing – typingweb.com intermediate lessons
Social Studies:
- Geography – seterraonline.net
- History – People’s History of the US
For My 2nd Grader
- Math – Maths Games For Dyscalculics, ixl.com, various logic games and puzzles
- Science – Bill Nye the Science Guy videos and worksheets from Teachers Pay Teachers
- Art – Masters and Silicon Valley Art Lessons
Foreign Language – Better Chinese, First Chinese Reader vol I - Culinary Arts – Nutrition and Cooking
Language Arts:
- Grammar – First Language Lessons
- Spelling – All About Spelling vol 2 & 3
- Writing – Cursive First
- Reading – booklist
- Typing – typingweb.com beginner lessons
Social Studies:
- Geography – seterraonline.net
- Girl Scouts
The first few days were heavy travel days coupled with some sour attitudes which has made for a rocky start. But that’s to be expected; there’s an adjustment period for everyone.
This year I ordered all of my school and teaching supplies online. I love Amazon! I had them shipped to our relatives in Idaho. It will be like Christmas when we arrive! I spent an entire day printing lessons and they are waiting to be organized in binders in Idaho.
There are so many curriculum options out there it was hard to choose!
2 replies on “New Roadschooling Year Begins”
Your choice of options is awesome–to say nothing of spreading yourself around all of them. Congratulations to you all. Blessings and grace. Martha P (And hello to the Idaho residents!)
Thanks Martha!