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Our Homeschool Curriculum: 2012 – 2013 (2nd, 6th, & 7th Grade)

August 5, 2012 By Angie Kauffman · PRINTABLES TIP: Always go toward the end of a post to find the printable. · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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It’s that time of year again.  We’ll be starting formal studies this week, so it’s time to share what we’re planning to use for our curriculum this year.  We remain eclectic in our approach and curriculum, but this year finds us with a 2nd grader, 6th grader, and 7th grader.

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Our Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum for 2nd Grade, 6th Grade, and 7th Grade

Language Arts

This heading, of course, covers a whole lot of areas.  These items are mostly done as individual work, though some are worked on at the same time.

Spelling: A Reason for Spelling (all children, but at different levels)

Typing: Mavis Beacon Typing (6th/7th Graders)

Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears (older kids – finish this), D’Nealian Handwriting (finish book 2, start book 3), Homemade Handwriting sheets working on name, Bible verses, quotes from things read

Grammar: Language of God (all children, but at different levels)

Phonics: Explode the Code, Horizons Phonics (both for Molly)

Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 (book 6) – for 6th/7th Graders

Composition: A variety of activities this year including, but not limited to:

  • National Novel Writing Month’s Youth Program (including the workbooks for preparing for novel writing)
  • Book Reports (based on other subjects we’re studying) – some sources for forms for this will include How to Report on Books and How to Write a Research Report
  • Letter writing
  • Working on blog posts
  • Making their own zines
  • Poetry writing
  • Lessons from Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students
  • Whatever fun writing projects we can find (this is an area my older kids struggle in, so we’re making it a priority this year)

Reading

Silent Reading Each Day

Hooked on Phonics Master Reader Program (for Molly)

Chapter Books for All

Poetry Study

Aesop’s Fables for Children

Lots of Books Related to Other Subjects (novels and picture books)

Math

Teaching Textbooks – Math 3, Math 6, and Math 7

History

Story of the World – finish Volume 1 (Ancient World) and begin Volume 2 (the Middle Ages), plus extra activities (Story of the World Activity Book 1, Story of the World Activity Book 2)

Science

Real Science 4 Kids – Astronomy (Reading and Lab Books – two different levels, although we’ll work together)

To Supplement: Book Reports, Extra Reading, Outside Activities

Religion

Bible Reading

First Communion Preparation and Printables eBook (This is with our second grader in mind, but will be great review of the 6th and 7th graders.  Also, there is a section of 30 family activities to do in preparation, so we’re excited to try to tackle as many things on the list as possible.)

Faith and Life series

Weekly Religious Education Classes

Saints for Young Readers for Every Day Vol. 1 and Vol. 2

St. Joseph Catechism

Music

Piano Lessons (and Daily Practice) for 6th and 7th Grader

Possible Cello Lessons (and Daily Practice) for 2nd Grader

Composer Studies using Meet the Great Composers (Book and CD)

Art

Artistic Pursuits

Other Art Books for Inspiration – Art Works for Kids and How to Teach Art to Children

French

A variety of activities from the following sources:

French in 10 Minutes a Day (book and audio CDs)

French flash cards and computer games

First Thousand Words in French

Play and Learn in French

100+ Reproducible Activities in French

Home Economics

Training Your Children in Home Economics eBook (Yes, I wrote it so we could do it; Training Your Children in Home Economics is also available for the Kindle)

Student Planners

This year, we are using Days of Faith Student Planners for all three children.  (We are using the Intermediate level for all of them, just because it is laid out best for the way we school.)

Past Years

Interested in what we have used in years past?

Our Curriculum in 2009 / Grades: PreK, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade

Our Curriculum 2010 / Grades: Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade

Our Curriculum 2011 / Grades: 1st Grade, 5th Grade, and 6th Grade

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About Angie Kauffman

Angie, mom to three very fun kids, is the founder of Real Life at Home.  With degrees in elementary education (B.A.) and special education (M.S.Ed.), as well as being a former homeschooler, she is passionate about supporting both parents and teachers by providing printables, crafts, and activities to help children learn and grow.

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  1. Rebecca says

    August 5, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Two of my kids love explode the code….and Aesops! Can’t wait to see how the year works out for you! Looks like a GREAT line up!

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  2. Jenny says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Looks great! I remember using Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing when I was a kid.

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  3. Joan says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Lots of good stuff here! Our daughter, Sarah, is 12 and doing seventh grade (for the most part) this year, so I especially liked seeing what you were incorporating at that level!

    Reply
  4. Dana says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:47 am

    As a former Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher I have to say love the Home Ec. book you wrote. There have sadly NOT been books out there for homeschoolers on Home Ec. What ages is it for? Do you have a sample to look at? Looks like you have a wonderful year planned. Good Luck!

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  5. Tristan says

    August 6, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Looks like a great year ahead for your crew! We’ve done NaNo in years past – it’s fun. Hectic too.
    Have a lovely year!

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  6. Dawn says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    IT looks like you all have a great plan. I love seeing what everyone is doing.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  7. Cara says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:50 am

    I just checked out your French recommendations. Thanks, I was looking for some stuff to add to our French lessons.

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  8. Colleen says

    August 11, 2012 at 5:59 am

    Thanks for sharing about your year’s plans and about the First Communion Printables!
    Colleen a.k.a. Pinterest Mama
    http://pinterest.com/f5th/
    Sunrise Learning Lab
    http://sunriselearninglab.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-school-year-right-around-corner.html

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  9. Candy says

    July 7, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Hello I’m new to Homeschool this will be my first year I’m nervous but excited. I have 5 children 2 are already H.S grads and the others are 12, 9, and 4. Thank you for all the info it’s help me a lot.

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