What my 2nd/3rd Grader is doing this year...

This year we decided to change it up a bit.  There were a few subjects that just weren't working last year and some that we just wanted to try something different for this year.  Here is what we came up with:

SPELLING: All About Spelling- This one is new this year, so we are starting at Level 1 to make sure we've got all the basics covered thoroughly.

HISTORY: Story of the World: Volume 1 Ancient Times- We started this last year and really liked it.  This year, we are doing it again, but definitely more thoroughly and with a bit more fun thrown in.  We're also using the Activity Guide (for the maps and coloring sheets as well as some good hands-on activities) and the testing booklet (for oral review).

HISTORY READING: The Classical House of Learning Literature- Laura Lund has taken all the work out of it for me!  She prepared EXACTLY what I was looking for.  Our literature selections will back up our history spine (SOW) and expand on those events.  One of the other benefits?  She's provided this awesome guide for FREE!

COMPUTER: Time 4 Learning- My kids love the fun and I love that they learn at the same time!

HANDWRITING: A Reason For Writing: Level B- Scripture-based handwriting practice? Yes, please!

MATH: Teaching Textbooks: Math 3- This was an area that needed improvement.  She actually giggled doing her lesson yesterday!  I think anytime an 8-year-old ASKS to do math, it's a winner!  (And the content is good, too.)

SCIENCE: This subject is still up in the air.  Any suggestions?

ART: World's Greatest Artists Study- Erica from Confessions of a Homeschooler has provided yet another fantastic FREE printable curriculum!  So far my girls are loving it.