No, I am not talking about Spring or the pollen. I am talking about getting all of the homeschool catalogs in the mail to begin the search for curriculum for the fall.
I always like to see what new curriculum or books they have out their on the market. Every year, I always think back on the previous year to see how I think things went. Did my kids like the books? Did we learn what we needed to for the year? Up until this past year, I had always used mostly Bob Jones for English, Science and History. I used Saxon for math and also used the Apologia Elementary Exploring Creation series for some extra science.
This past year, We took part in a co-op group that used Tapestry of Grace as a base for History. We studied a lot about the Early Church and the Church during the Middle Ages. While my daughter LOVED studying about the Middle Ages, she did not care much for Tapestry of Grace.
Since my older daughter is in 6th grade this year, I thought I would ask her opinion on what she would like to do for school. I believe she is old enough as well as mature enough to help make a wise decision based on how she likes to learn and what she likes to learn.
I have ordered all kinds of homeschool catalogs that we can browse though to help us make the right choice together. They have been steadily coming in the mail. Every day, I race to the mail box to see what catalog we have received in the mail!
Through conversations though she has expressed interest in going back to Bob Jones. I always thought she didn’t enjoy using the Bob Jones material. She always seemed to have a comment about the material. So this really caught me by surprise.
I have priced Bob Jones material for her, however, I am still looking. You never can tell what we will come across.
I am also still looking for curriculum for Samuel and Claire. They will be in 1st and Pre-K grades next year. This year, Claire had been sitting down next to Samuel doing the same worksheets that he was doing. She was able to keep up with him for the most part. The only trouble I saw with Claire doing the same work was with the writing. She doesn’t seem to quite have the motor skills that he has just yet. I am not rushing her one bit with it either. I know that will develop over time.
So while we are finishing up for this school year, we are busy getting ready for next year.
I am so very thankful and blessed to have children who truly love to do their school work and loves to learn no matter what.