Saturday, June 26, 2010

What curriculum do you use? Part A

 I have been asked this question many times over the last little bit, so I decided to write it all down here as a reference point to those who want to check it out. I think this will be easier for everyone. This will eliminate the need to email the same information every few months. I won't have to remember titles on the spot and those who want this will have instant gratification! How's that for a win-win situation!
  I have listed my top choices for as many subjects as I could deal with right now. I will have another whole post soon, Part B.  I hope you find this and the next installment helpful.


Science
*Apologia Sciences      www.highschool.com/
*Home Training Tools      www.hometrainingtools.com/
*Tobin's Labs      www.tobinslabs.com/
*Answers in Genesis     www.answersingenesis.org/
*Institute for Creation Research    www.irc.org/


History
*Learning Adventures     http://www.learning-adventures.org/
*Veritas Press     http://www.veritaspress.com/
*Lamp Post     http://www.lamppostpublishing.com/
*Beautiful Feet   http://bftbooks.com/
*Streams of Civilization #1 & #2     http://www.christianbook.com/


Civics/Government
*Blue Stocking Press      http://www.bluestockingpress.com/uncle-eric-books.htm
*Teen Pact Leadership School     http://www.teenpact.com/
*Vision Forum     http://www.visionforum.com/
*Generation Joshua     http://www.generationjoshua.org/
*Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens     http://store.nexternal.com/hslda/storefront.aspx


Economics/Finances
*Economic Thinking      http://www.economicthinking.org/curriculum/EconomicsinaBox/
*10 Talents     http://www.10talents.org/www.10talents.org/Intro.html
*Blue Stocking Press (yes you just saw this in the Government selection)
*Foundations in Personal Finance    http://www.daveramsey.com/school/home/
*A to Z Home's Cool     http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/money.htm




Mathematics
*Horizons Math Series    http://www.aophomeschooling.com/horizons/overview.php\
*Fun Books     http://www.fun-books.com/mathematics.htm
*~Harold Jacob's Math Curriculum (can be bought from the website listed above, not just fun supplements)~
*Ask Dr. Callahan     http://shop.askdrcallahan.com/categories/Math/
*GW School Supply (wonderful manipulative)     http://www.gwschool.com/




Spelling/vocabulary
*Sequential Spelling     http://www.avko.org/aboutus.html
*Wordly Wise     http://www.wordlywise3000.com/
*Board/Card Games    http://www.educationallearninggames.com/
*Free Vocabulary: Simply write out the words your child doesn't quit understand...study those
*Free Spelling: Simply keep a running list of words your child miss spells...create tests from that


Composition
*Jump In: A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Writers    https://apologia.securesites.net/http:
*Story Starters     www.homeschoolhighlights.com
*Veritas Press    http://www.veritaspress.com/
*Writing Strands     http://www.writing-strands.com/
*One Year Adventure Novel (Notes: I have not used this one however it comes highly recommended by many dear friends)      http://www.oneyearnovel.com/


Grammar
*Mc Guffey's Readers (Oral Reading, Dictation & Narration)   http://www.mcguffeyreaders.com/http:/
*Grammar Rock (School House Rock CD & VHS)     //www.amazon.com/
*Building Christian English Series      http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/
*Poetry, Shakespeare and Guides to Literature      http://www.veritaspress.com/http:
*Study Guides for Literature     //www.progenypress.com/


Phonics
*Explode the Code Series     http://www.rainbowresource.com
*123 Read      http://www.aophomeschooling.com
*Noah Websters Reading Handbook     http://www.christianlibertypress.com
*Five in a Row Series    /http://fiarhq.com/fiveinarow.info/index.html
*Reader Rabbit CD Rom Series     http://www.reader-rabbit.com/


Penmanship/Typing
*Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing     http://www.broderbund.com/c-33-mavis-beacon.aspx
*Handwriting Without Tears     http://www.hwtears.com/
*Spencerian Penmanship Series     http://www.mottmedia.com/pages/publications.asp?Pub=spencer
*Classically Cursive     http://www.veritaspress.com/
*Draw Write Now Series     http://www.christianbook.com/


Latin
*Latina Christiana Series     http://www.memoriapress.com/
*English From the Roots up     http://www.timberdoodle.com/
*Rummy Roots     http://www.rainbowresource.com/
*Supplemental Readers     http://www.veritaspress.com/
*Prima Latina Series     http://www.memoriapress.com/


Logic/Rhetoric
*Introductory & Intermediate Logic     http://www.canonpress.org/
*Bluedorn Book Series     http://www.fallacydetective.com/
*Art of the Argument Series      http://classicalacademicpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2http:
*Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle    http://www.memoriapress.com/descriptions/rhetoric_aristotle.html
*Five Minute Mysteries Series      http://www.amazon.com/

3 comments:

Brit said...

Great resources! Exactly what we want to know, your school sounds so great..I just got a book called The Everything Homeschool Book, I don't believe I am organized enough to start this with my kids!

Charity Anne said...

Oh I'm sure you will do just fine. It is a learn-as-you-go thing for sure...I'm glad you found this list helpful. I hope to have the 2nd part up soon! In the mean time you have a book to read over the summer, that is so wonderful. I read my way to where I am right now...pulling a bit from here and a bit from there along the way.

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