Back To School

School is almost here. I don't know if I should cry or rejoice. I am in a love/hate relationship with school. I love to learn but that means less time at the river with friends. It also means its not gonna be 100+ degrees but it will get too cold to wear shorts. Also, school means getting curriculum. Now which one should you get? What works best for you? I can't tell you exactly what curriculum is best for you, but I can give you the tools to figure that out yourself! The question on every homeschool mom/dad is "Am I missing anything?" This is an important question. What if I don't go over all the topics my kids need? What if they get behind? What if... What if... What if... 

                                      

                             STOP WHAT IF-ING!!! 

                                      

                          Go over this checklist. This is the requirements in Texas. Look up your state requirements on here. 

1. Reading 
2. Spelling
3. Grammar
4. Science
5. Math
6. Good Citizenship

Now what is recommended is different

(Green= Above Level Black= At Level )

Kindergarten:

Phonics/Learn to Read
Handwriting
Math
Social Studies
Science/Health

1st and 2nd:

Phonics/Reading
Handwriting
 English
Spelling
Math
Social Studies
Science/Health

3rd:

Reading
English
Spelling
Handwriting 
Math
History/Geography
Science/Health

4th and 5th

Reading
 English
Spelling

Math
Handwriting 
History/Geography
Science/Health

Middle School Is complicated and can't be put in one of these lists. Check with your state requirements and use that as your guide. 

High School you have to finish these courses.It works best in the order listed.

High School:

Math:

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

 Science:

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

History:

State History

World History

US History

English/Writing:

3 Years Worth including:

Grammar

Literary Devices

Poetry

Expository Essays

Persuasive Essays

Books For High Schoolers

(These are all Optional):

To Kill A Mockingbird By:Harper Lee

13 Reasons Why By: Jay Asher

Odyssey By:Homer

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  

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A lot of curriculum websites have kits that include everything you need to be successful. They are cheaper than buying everything individually but include some extras that you might not need. You can resell them on Amazon before or after use as long as they are in good condition.
Useful Links:
Used Curriculum 
Homeschooling For Beginners
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