Homeschool Curriculum 2008-2009

I posted this on my other site, but I figured I would post it here as well. I will keep it in my left sidebar throughout the year, and update it periodically, because there is usually something that doesn’t work for us!
I am sharing my plan for next year with you, not so that you will run out and change all your curriculum. I am sharing it so that it may be a guide for those who are starting out, or for anyone who is looking to purchase a curriculum I am using and would like more information. Each family is different. Each child is different. What works for us, might not work for you!

If you have any questions about this list, feel free to leave it in the comment section or email me at thehappyhousewife@comcast.net

Homeschool Curriculum 2008-2009 School Year

Ninth Grade Girl

Math- Teaching Textbooks Algebra II (1 credit)
Language- Total Language Plus (1 credit)
The Hiding Place
Trumpeter of Krakow
Around the World in Eighty Days
Pride and Prejudice
Vocabulary- Wordly Wise
Writing â€“ Institute for Excellence in Writing (Â½ credit)
Science- Apologia Biolog y (1 credit)
History â€“ Exploring Government (Â½ credit)
Electives
Foreign Language- Rosetta Stone Spanish I (1 credit)
Bible – I will probably create my own curriculum (1 credit)
Home Economics- I am creating my own curriculum (Â½ credit)
Personal Finance – I am not sure what I will be using (Â½ credit)
Music- Piano Lessons (Â½ credit)

Sixth Grade Boy

mild learning disabilities

Math- Teaching Textbooks Grade 7
Language Arts
Spelling Power
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Easy Grammar
Rod and Staff Reading and English
Vocabulary- Wordly Wise
Science- Apologia Flying Creatures of the 5th Day
Social Studies- will probably start with a government unit, and then Mystery of History the second half of the year.
Foreign Language- Rosetta Stone Spanish I
Bible
Music- Piano Lessons

I want to add a note to the Toddler’s curriculum. This book is not a school book. It is a book that gives you activities for your children from birth to age 5. Things as simple as peek-a-boo to more complex activities as they get older. Also my four year old has wanted to “do” school for the past 2 years. The only reason we are doing these workbooks is because she is begging to do them. My boys had no interest in school when they were 4 years old and we didn’t do anything but read aloud, puzzles, blocks and other fun “educational” toys. I wrote a post on great preschooler toys a few months ago, so check it out for ideas, if you need them.

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Comments

Liz says

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I told my husband and he said there is no way that your oldest could be in high school. It’s not possible.

Wendy says

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I’m impressed at how organized you are! I bought a packaged curriculum last year for my first grader and will be using a pre-organized system again this year. We did end up using a lot of books throughout the year and not just sticking to one method… this year I’m not sure we’ll have time to do much outside of what we’ve already signed on for.

Looks like you have your hands full! I’m only homeschooling two. : ) Not sure I could handle more than that! lol

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings says

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Wow – thanks for printing your list. As someone who wants to homeschool my 4-year-old this fall and eventually my 2-year-old, I’m completely overwhelmed by all the choices. Each of the links for your two pre-K and toddler girls were ones I had not seen yet. Maybe you could post about how you afford/are able to budget for homeschooling? I don’t know how much to save, what things costs, what to expect, what do I really *need*, etc.