Options Curriculum List
Curriculum and Price List 2023-2024
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2022-2023 Curriculum and Price List
Please note that you are not required to purchase your consumables from Options. We provide them as a convenience and pass along our costs to you.
*Some consumables are necessary for the curriculum to work at home. Teacher Editions are useful when providing answers or solutions, however some TEs are written for a classroom teaching situation and can be difficult to decode and apply to individual home school teaching. Most curriculum comes with a Student Text and a Teacher Edition. Consumables must be paid for at the time you pick them up. Checks are to be made payable to APS Options. WE TAKE CASH (EXACT CHANGE), CHECKS OR CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS FOR CONSUMABLES. No refunds can be offered for consumables.
Abbreviations Key: Teachers Edition (TE): Accompanying guide for Teacher use. Student Text (ST): non-consumable for student use Student Workbook (Wkbk): generally a consumable is for student use, made available for purchase if desired.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Sing, Spell, Read, & Write, Grades K-1
Uses phonics songs, interactive charts, and games to teach the alphabetic principle, phonemic awareness, sound/letter correspondence, short vowel sounds, and blending - in a fun and meaningful way. Covers all aspects of language arts for K-2. For Grades K-1—specify “K” or 1st grade. Box will say K or1 (both sets of readers included) but we dispense only one year of consumables at a time. Kit includes Teacher’s Edition and two workbooks. Availability is limited. Set of 2 Workbooks, all levels $20.00
Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons, Grades 2-3
This step-by-step program shows parents simply and clearly how to teach their children to read Twenty minutes a day is all you need, and within 100 teaching days your child will be reading on a solid second-grade reading level. Everything you need is here -- no paste, no scissors, no flash cards, no complicated directions. No Consumables
All About Reading, by Marie Rippel
All About Reading is an intensive, highly interactive multi-sensory phonics program the uses Orton-Gillingham methodology. The five key components of All About Reading are phonological awareness, phonics and decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Each level includes a teacher’s manual and hardcover readers. A student packet is a consumable which needs to be purchased for each level. Student Packet $68.00 Divider Cards $6.00
NEW! Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading, Jessie Wise and Sara Buffington
The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading gives parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading, supplying parents with everything they need to teach reading in one book. This program teaches all 72 phonograms, one at a time, and has built-in review. Flashcards $10.00
NEW! Daily Reading Practice, Grades 1-9
Students work with one reading selection each week. They study that selection each day and complete such tasks as identifying subject and purpose on Monday, engaging in word study on Tuesday, making inferences and relating to prior knowledge on Wednesday, creating graphic organizers and skimming on Thursday, and writing summaries on Friday. Each level of Daily Reading Practice contains 30 high-interest reading selections with related questions and assignments. Selections cover a variety of subject areas and prepare students to handle passages on standardized tests. Workbook $9.00
Grammar:
Fix It! Grammar
Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! encourages students to immediately apply new grammar knowledge in context, aiding in the transfer of grammar skills into their own writing. Workbook $ 19.00
Daily Grams, Easy Grammar Systems, Grades 3rd-12th
Daily Grams has been designed as a 5-10 minute daily review. Students use concepts learned in capitalization, punctuation, and other areas on a daily basis. This process promotes mastery learning. This is a review text for grammar concepts already covered. http://www.easygrammar.com/eg2.html Student Workbook $12.00
Easy Grammar/ Easy Grammar Plus/ Easy Grammar Ultimate, Grades K-12
Easy Grammar teaches basic grammar concepts for grades 3-6. Easy Grammar Plus is non-grade level ideal for 7th grade but used also through high school and into college. Concepts are taught within sequential grammar units, beginning with prepositions. Using this approach, sentences are stripped to basics, enabling students to understand the subject and verb and to build concepts throughout each text. Easy Grammar Ultimate is for grades 8-12. All are presented in a daily-lesson format. Workbook $13.00
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, Susan Wise Bauer, Grades 3-12
This sequel to First Language Lessons takes students from basic definitions through advanced sentence structure and analysis. This innovative program combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practicing using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience). The purple and red books can be used in any order. The Core Instructor Text provides the instructions for both years. When using this program, you will receive the Comprehensive Handbook of Rules, the Core Instructor Text, the Purple Student Workbook and the Purple Key to the Student Workbook or the Red Student Workbook and the Red Key to the Student Workbook . https://welltrainedmind.com/c/language-arts/grammar/intermediate-grammar/ Workbook $24.00
Phonics:
MCP “Plaid” Phonics, Modern Curriculum Press
MCP “Plaid” Phonics incorporates best practices for teaching essential phonemic awareness and phonics skills with unmatched flexibility! It is more comprehensive, offering more flexibility, practice, and support to meet all your students' needs. Grades K-6 Workbook$14.00
Explode the Code, Educators Publishing Service, Levels 1-8
Explode the Code has helped millions of students build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. Consistent exercise formats with simple directions and concrete examples allow students to work and learn independently. A “code-centric program”, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading which supports multi-sensory, structured, sequential, cumulative and flexible instruction, Explode The Code offers a complete systematic phonics program for the elementary grades. Workbook $10.00 http://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study Spelling:
All About Spelling, Marie Rippel
All About Spelling is a multi-sensory, incremental spelling program based on the intensive phonics approach of the Orton-Gillingham methodology. Most students should begin with Level 1 regardless of the grade they are in because it teaches foundational spelling rules that apply to more advanced words in higher levels. The program has seven levels. Each level of All About Spelling requires three essential components: the teacher’s manual, the student packet, and the interactive kit. Student Packet $25.00 Interactive Kit $25.00 Dividers 6.00
Spelling Power
Multi sensory, multi level, individualized spelling program designed to help your student master spelling skills in just 15 minutes a day. The activity task cards that come with the book provide more ideas to teach various learning styles. An optional instructional DVD is available. Sequential Spelling Levels 1-7 ( not by grade level)
Sequential Spelling is based on the classic Orton-Gillingham approach of multi-sensory instruction. Rather than teaching lists of thematic words, Sequential Spelling teaches spelling word families, enabling the child to learn inductively. Workbook $11.00 Student Response Book $12.00
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Educators Publishing Service, Grades 4-12
Vocabulary from Classical Roots helps students unlock the meanings of literally thousands of words, and gives them the skills to do so throughout their lives. Vocabulary from Classical Roots uses Greek and Latin roots and their derivatives to teach vocabulary. TE includes a 5-day a week lesson plan. Workbook $16.00
Vocabulary Workshop, Sadlier-Oxford, Grades 6-12
Vocabulary Workshop focuses on words themselves, their meanings (both literal and figurative), their ranges of application, and their relationships with other words. Great cumulative review throughout. Workbook $19.00
Writing:
New! WriteShop, Grades K-Highschool
A structured, personalized, and example-driven writing curriculum with instructor-led interactive activities. WriteShop allows students to practice various kinds of writing, including creative, expository, narrative, and persuasive. Step-by-step lessons will introduce and review the building blocks of the writing process.
Primary Activity Pack $13 Junior Value Activity Pack (D-F) $64.00
Junior Worksheet (D-F) $37.00 Junior Time-Saver Pack (D-F) $22.00 Junior
Fold-N-Go Grammar Pack (1-3) $32.00 WriteShop I & II Student Workbook $62.00
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Writing Strands, National Writing, not by Grade
Made for homeschoolers! Writing Strands uses a step-by-step, structured format to help students master composition techniques, a process which prepares them for college-level writing. Through its 7 levels, the series organizes writing into 4 strands: creative, argumentative, report & research, and expository writing. LEVELS ARE NOT BY GRADE - Select a a level that best meets the needs of your student. No consumables
The Complete Writer/Writing with Ease/Writing with Skill, Susan Wise Bauer, Grades 1-12
This alternative plan for teaching writing combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods—and explains why so many writing programs fail. Writing With Ease builds a sturdy foundation of basic skills for grades 1–4 (or levels 1–4 for the older student who needs more work). Writing with Skill (grades 6-10) combines time-tested classical techniques--the imitation and analysis of great writers--with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Workbook $22.00
Write with the Best, Jill J. Dixon
Each unit begins with an excerpt from a "classic", includes a good amount of grammar (parts of speech) instruction, some mechanics, has the student find another good example of the genre being studied (and doing some comparative / grammatical analysis), and culminates with student writing and proofreading. Every unit also includes a dictation exercise from the included (or another) classic excerpt. The student is then to check his result against the written copy. Units are systematic and instruction is clear.
Volume 1: Grades 3-12
Volume 2: Grades 6-12
Handwriting:
Handwriting without Tears , Grades K-4
The Handwriting Without Tears draws from years of innovation and research to provide developmentally appropriate, multi- sensory strategies for early writing. The program follows research of how children learn best and includes materials that address all style of learning. Workbook $14.00
Combination Titles - Writing and Grammar or Writing and Reading:
First Language Lessons, Jessie Wise, Grades 1-5
First Language Lessons is a scripted writing and grammar guide that uses the classical techniques of memorization, copy work, dictation, and narration to develop your child's language ability in the formative elementary years of study. Level 1 (1st-2nd) Level 2 (2nd) Level 3 (2nd – 4th) Level 4 (4th-5th) . Workbook $13.00
Read with the Best, Jill Dixon, Grades 9-12
Read with the Best is a college preparatory high school literature course which includes a cross-section of literature, vocabulary study, extensive literary analysis, reading comprehension, and writing instruction.
Read with the Best American Literature Volume 1
Read with the Best American Literature Volume 2
Read with the Best British Literature No Consumables
Elements of Literature, Grades 9-12
Readings from a variety of authors and genres-poems, short stories, essays, memoirs, biographical sketches, and interviews.
COMBINATION SUBJECT CURRICULUM
BookShark Kits: History/Language Arts/ Science, Grades 1- 10
This program includes almost everything for a multi- subject crossover education in History, Language Arts/Reading, and Science (only levels 1 -7 include Science). It is a literature based program that can be used with multi-age children. It includes daily lesson plans for an entire year. Mark-able map $20.00 Timeline Book $28.00 Timeline Figures B-G $12.00 H $18.00
History Quest, Pandia Press
History Quest is a rich, engaging, and immersive experience for young children. The chapter book plus study guide offers captivating stories and engaging activities to help bring the story of humankind to life. Study Guide $39.00
Early Times Grades 1-4 Middle Times Grades 1-4
History Odyssey
Students learn information organization, literary analysis, research skills, and writing skills through reading some of the greatest literature for each time period. They’ll also learn outlining, timeline analysis, geography, and critical thinking through daily lessons with worksheets and blackline maps included. Although generally written for middle school-age children, many have successfully used History Odyssey courses for high school. Study Guide $35.00 Timeline $33.00
Early Modern Level 1 Grades 1-4
Modern Times Level 1 Grades 1-4
Ancients Level 2 Grades 5-8
Middle Ages Level 2 Grades 5-8
Early Modern Level 2 Grades 5-8
Modern Times Level 2 Grades 7-9
MATHEMATICS
*It is strongly recommended that students be given a math placement test if you are using a math curriculum that is new.
Math by Teaching Textbooks, Computer/CD Curriculum, Grades 3-Pre- Calculus
Teach math in 3 Easy Steps! 1. Watch the Lesson 2. Do the Problems 3. Watch a tutor explain the ones you missed.
Life of Fred, Dr. Stanley Schmidt, Grades K-12
This series is built around the adventures of Fred, a fictitious young genius who is a math teacher at Kittens University. Fred’s adventures are the jumping off point for math lessons. Each lesson contains a concept, and practice problems with answers and explanations. Dr. Schmidt teaches for conceptual understanding rather than mere memorization of formulas and strategies. The texts for the elementary grades are Apples, Butterflies, Cats, Dogs, Edgewood, Farming, Goldfish, Honey, Ice Cream, and Jelly Beans. The intermediate books are Kidneys, Liver, and Mineshaft. After the elementary and intermediate titles, students learn from Fractions, and Decimals. The middle school books are Pre-Algebra 0 with Physics, Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology, and Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics. The high school books are Beginning Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
Saxon Math, Grades K-3
Saxon Math is designed so that four lessons are taught each week with the fifth day of the week used for review. This course uses hands-on manipulatives as teaching aides. Workbook $58.00 Meeting Book $13.00
Saxon Math, Grades 4-12
The only major math program that systematically distributes instruction, practice and assessment throughout the academic year as opposed to concentrating or massing the instruction, practice, and assessment of related concepts into a short period of time. Saxon’s unique approach to math 4-12 instruction ensures that students gain and retain essential math skills. (80% review to 20% new material per lesson.
Singapore Math Grades K-6
Singapore Math leads the student from the vocabulary of counting, shape, and position, through word problems to the beginnings of algebra & geometry. Exercises are included in the text to supply model explanations of new topics as they come up. Each new topic becomes enriched by new connections with other parts of mathematics of greater difficulty. Visit http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_Test_s/86.htm for a placement test. Workbook $17.00
Math-U-See
Math-U-See focuses on building understanding of mathematical concepts through the use of manipulatives. Parents watch a DVD presentation which teaches them how to teach their students. If preferred, families may purchase online access to the videos directly from Demme Learning. Parents select the level that best meets the needs of the student. Workbook: Primer $40.00 Alpha-Calculus $48.00
SCIENCE
New! Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Grades 1-7 The Real Science 4 Kids Building Blocks Series is based on an upward-spiral teaching method where the 5 core disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, geology and astronomy) are repeatedly visited and built upon over months and each year. Spiral learning is proven to lead to better long-term mastery of facts and concepts and is effective for all learners, including struggling learners. Each unit has students reading a chapter from their textbook then completing a fun lab activity , such as an observation, demonstration, or experiment. The teacher's guide contains background knowledge, answer keys, and hint for completing the experiments successfully. Laboratory Workbook $30.00
New! Focus on Elementary/Middle School Science Real Science 4 Kids
The Focus on Science Series are a semester-long unit studies that encourage kids in elementary/middle school (grades K-8) to "focus on" one subject at a time. It was purposed for those parents and teachers wanting a solid introductory level science course who also want to sequence their own science program. The Focus on Science Series is also beneficial for the student with an inherent interest in one particular area of science. Laboratory Notebook $22.00
New! BookShark Science Kits, grades 1-5
This engaging, new science course combines BookShark’s signature, literature-based approach with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Through captivating literature and experiments, our highly academic program utilizes NGSS crosscutting concepts to unify the study of science and engineering through common application. In order to honor copyright laws, anyone checking out Book Shark Science Must purchase the Activity Pages packet and the Science Experiments Paper Packet $36.00
Science Experiments Paper Packet $14.00 Activity Sheets $18.00
Science Odyssey, Pandia Press, grades 1-5
Each topic is presented in an entertaining story-like format, followed by hands-on activities, background science information, parent instructions, labs, reading lists, journaling ideas, and websites. Student Pages $21.00
Bring Science Alive! Grades 1-5
Bring Science Alive! is designed to guide young learners to observe and understand how the world around them works. https://www.teachtci.com/science/elementary-school/ Workbook $7.00
Interactive Science, Pearson, Grades 6-9
Titles available: Science and Technology, Earth’s Structure, Astronomy, Intro to Chemistry, Sound and Light, Human Body Systems, Ecology and Environment, Cells and Heredity, Earth’s Surface, Forces and Energy, Water and Atmosphere, and The Diversity of Life. Workbook$14.00
TOPS Learning Systems, Grades 3-12
TOPS Learning Systems offers hands-on science activities using common objects. Each book has between 16 and 20 lessons. Select a topic you would like your student to study. Consumable $20.00
Titles available: Green Thumbs: Radishes, grades 3-8, Green Thumbs: Corn and Beans, grades 3-10, Focus Pocus, grades 3-10, Pendulums, grades 4-9, Analysis, grades 5-10, The Planets and Stars, grades 5-10, Pi in the Sky, grades 5-12, Scale and the Universe, grades 5-12, Light, grades 6-11, Kinetic Model, grades 7-12, Machines, grades 7-12, Solutions, grades 7-12.
www.TOPScience.org
Physical Science, Prentice Hall Grades 9-12
A physical science course that gives fundamental principles a fresh new twist and engages students on a level they understand and enjoy. A very active approach to learning that inspires and motivates the next generation of students.
Biology, Glencoe Grades 9-12
Chemistry, Pearson Grades 9-12
With a fresh approach to problem-solving, a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, and more math support than ever before, Pearson Chemistry will ensure success.
Physics, Saxon, Grades 9-12
Physics is taught at an introductory level and is unique because the entire program is based on introducing a topic to a student and then allowing them to build upon that concept as they learn new ones. Topics are never dropped but are instead increased in complexity and practiced every day, providing the time required for concepts to become totally familiar.
Earth Science, Prentice Hall, 2011, Grades 9-12
Students will go on a journey of observation, explanation, and participation in the study of Earth's processes. An accessible writing style, original artwork by Dennis Tasa, and powerful technology create a fresh new program that leads you on a path to discovery.
ScienceSaurus, Great Source , Grades 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8
ScienceSaurus handbook is an essential science companion for students in grades 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. This comprehensive reference covers all the major strands of science including: life science, earth science, physical science, natural resources and environmental studies, technology, and society. Student-friendly and packed with useful information.
The Story of Science, Smithsonian, Grades 6-12
The Story of Science combines stories with coordinated “hands on” experiments and activities (found in the teaching materials). Aristotle Leads the Way, Newton at the Center, and Einstein Adds a New Dimension Student text, Teacher’s Guide, and workbook available. (No Teacher’s Guide or workbook for Einstein Adds a New Dimension.) www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/search/?categories=Science%20/%20Nature&tags= Joy%20Haki Workbook $12.00
SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY
New! Rush Revere Books
A five book time travel adventure series visiting exceptional Americans throughout time.
Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims Rush Revere and the First Patriots Rush Revere and American Revolution Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner Rush Revere and the Presidency
Social Studies Alive! TCI, Grades K-5
Social Studies Alive! teaches students about the world around them and how our cultures were created through interesting and engaging activities and lessons. The curriculum, lessons, and activities are all designed to help students become more interactive with their lessons. text and workbook available. https://www.teachtci.com/social-studies/ Workbook $ 7.00
Story of the World, Susan Wise Bauer 2006, Grades 2-8
This four-volume set covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas- it chronicles what happened all around the world in long- ago times. This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary through middle school students. Vol. 1 – Ancient History (1st-5th) Vol. 2 – Middle Ages (1st-6th) Vol. 3 – Early Modern Times (3rd-8th ) Vol. 4 – The Modern Age (3rd-8th ). More info here:http://www.phschool.com/atschool/txtbk_res_ss.html Test Booklet $10.00
New! Our Constitution Rocks!, Juliette Turner, Grades 7-12
Accessible. Informative. Practical. This section-by -section look at the U.S. Constitution is designed to provide background information and unpack the meaning of this document that has defined our country. The remarkable author, fourteen year old Juliette Turner, provides appropriate interpretative data to make the eighteenth century wording relevant to twenty-first century youth. For instance, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the "Necessary and Proper" Clause) is first stated in its exact form. Then it's summarized with its "Bottom Line". Other sections that shed light on the passage include: "What Were They Thinking?", "Why Should I Care?", "Breakin' It Down", "How Can I Make a Difference?", and "What Has It Done For Me Lately?" Sidebar information includes a brief historical footnote about why Thomas Jefferson was against this clause and his illustration of how it could be misused. An interesting aspect of this book is the thought-provoking questions it poses. For instance, after mentioning a recent related Supreme Court case, it then asks the question of whether Jefferson's fears were justified. The overall format of the book contributes to its understandability. Information is broken down into manageable portions, and graphics depicting certain types of information are consistent throughout the book. Thorough and comprehensive coverage, coupled with insightful analysis and practical application, makes this an excellent choice for a well-grounded study of the Constitution.
New! The U.S. Constitution Discover How Democracy Works, Ages9-12
Learn about the foundation of democracy and how the documents crafted hundreds of years ago still have an impact on our country today. Explore the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, among others. These documents provide a framework with which we make the laws and processes that help keep democracy a vital paradigm. Through hands-on projects, which include analyzing how the promises made in the Preamble of the Constitution were put into practice and investigating how to balance the freedom of speech in the digital age, students investigate how American democracy operates. With colorful illustrations, interesting sidebars, and links to online primary sources, this book asks readers to consider the effect of technology on democracy and make predictions about future documents that will be important to the preservation of democracy around the world.
New! U. S. Constitution Interactive Notebook Grades 5-8 Consumable $7.00
New! United States Government Interactive Notebook Grades 5-8 Consumable $7.00
New! U. S. History People and Events 1607-1865 Grades 6-12
New! U. S. History People and Events 1865- Present Grades 6-12 Focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. The people who made those decisions, whether famous or obscure, are profiled with background information about their lives and times. Reading selections highlighting historical decisions and reading activities developing comprehension skills. Consumable $10.00
American Government, Great Source, Grades 9-12
American Government puts an enormous emphasis on activities to make it interesting so that the student will end up with a better sense of what governing means. TE, ST and workbook available—all non-consumable at http://www.greatsource.com
Government Alive! Power, Politics, and You, TCI, Grades 9-12
Government Alive! Power, Politics, and You actively connects government to the everyday lives of high school students. With hands-on lessons and a concise, standards-based text, students become enthusiastically engaged in learning about the U.S. government at the local, state, and federal levels. More info: https://www.teachtci.com/social-studies/high-school-social-studies No Consumables
A History of US, Joy Hakim, Grades 8-12
This 11 volume series tells the story of America from Pre-History to present. There are teachers manuals for each book.
New! It's My State! Colorado: The Centennial State
Colorado Crossroads of the West, Pruett Publishing, Grades 4-5
This books focuses on the everyday life of people who have lived in Colorado and also emphasizes the importance of region and place in history.
Tales, Trails, and Tommyknockers, Myriam Friggens, Grades 4-8
A collection of exciting stories for young people from Colorado’s past! Kit Carson, Chief Ouray and Molly Brown, as well as Father Dyer - Colorado’s most daring skier, and Silver Heels - the angel of Fairplay, are just a few of the unforgettable characters brought to life in the book. The lost gold mine of the Sangre de Cristos and Tommyknockers, the friendly ghosts who appeared to miners in danger add a touch of the legendary.
The History of the World: Ancient, Medieval, or Renaissance, Susan Wise Bauer, Grades 9-12
The high school text covers the events of the world history from ancient times to modern times.
History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals, TCI
History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals has students learning U.S. history through the lens of the founding ideals – liberty, democracy, rights, equality and opportunity – that can be found in the Declaration of Independence. Student text only. http://www.phschool.com/atschool/txtb No Consumables
Geography
New! Journey to the Eastern Hemisphere
A digest-sized book full of engaging articles on various non-Western cultures. Includes maps and color illustrations.
New! State Notebook with Stickers Consumable $15.00
New! Uncle Josh's Outline Map Reproducible Map Book
New! Trail Guide to U. S. Geography Take your students on a geography journey through all 50 states while developing research and mapping skills. This "week one, day one" teacher's manual requires very little preparation and includes daily 5-minute geography drills at 3 different levels. Includes a Lewis and Clark literature unit. Recommended additional books Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book, Desk Atlas of the United States, The Captain's Dog, My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe
New! Trail Guide to World Geography This book literally blazes a trail through geography - all you have to do is follow it! Cindy Wiggers has done a terrific job of combining questions, mapping, and other activities into a fun, easy-to-teach approach to geography. Intended as a thirty-six week program, the first twenty-seven of these include a variety of activities. The first weeks encompass the world as a whole; then you focus on different regions continent by continent. Within each week there are several different methods of learning. One of these, Geography Trails, provides questions four days a week that will improve the student's ability to use maps to locate countries, capitals, bodies of water, and landforms, teach them valuable geography terms and learn many geography facts. Different questions are given for grades 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10, so that you can use this book for children at different levels at the same time. Additional geography activities for every week are in the form of "Points of Interest," where you can take time to learn more extensively. Activities to choose from include mapping, researching, suggestions for art projects, and weekly projects to compile into your very own geography notebook. Then it's Geography through Literature for the last nine weeks as you read through Around the World in 80 Days. Questions for each chapter are provided, as are ideas for additional research and spelling and vocabulary words. Happy trails! Recommended additional books Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book, Around the World in Eighty Days and an atlas.
New! Geography From A to Z Grades 2-5
A picture glossary from "archipelago" to "zone," with 60 more terms in between, defined and amplified in large, full-color illustrations and maps. Now your children can see these geographic terms and know what they describe.
New! Maps for U.S. History
A map for everything in US History with this reproducible bound collection! The mapping’s been done for you: from migration patterns (including the land-bridge theory) of early civilization to 20th century events. Specific maps demonstrate political events, major battles, expeditions, climatic issues and even Route 66 and the electoral college. The variety is hard to fully express and appreciate here, but a random sampling is Voyages of Eric the Red and Leif the Lucky; Major Native American Tribes in the 1600s; French, Spanish, and English Land Claims Prior to the French and Indian War; Midnight Rides of Paul Revere, Samuel Prescott, and William Dawes; The War of 1812 with Troop Movements; Major Gold Strikes in the California Gold Rush, Slave Population Density 1860, Voting Rights for Women, 1919, and everything in between.
Mapping the World by Heart, Tom Snyder Productions, Grades 4-8
Presents world geography in manageable chunks. Students learn to draw and label location geography of countries, land, and water. Set of 25 Maps $19.00
World Geography Today, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Grades 9-12
World Geography Today has extensive coverage of both human and physical geography and provides students with a global perspective, critical thinking and geographical skills between people and places.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Power-Glide Elementary (CD/audio), Power-Guide, Grades K-4- Spanish, Latin, French
The Power-Glide Spanish Children's Course was designed for children Pre K - 4th grade. Course activities are designed specifically with these learners in mind and include matching games, story telling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. Please DO NOT WRITE in the workbooks.
Power-Glide Junior and Ultimate (CD/audio), Power-Glide, Grades 5 - 8 Spanish and French
This easy to use comprehensive course engages and motivates students by putting them in the heart of the action of a highly acclaimed adventure story. – Please DO NOT WRITE in workbooks. No Consumambles
The Learnables Software Spanish or French Any grade level
In The Learnables CD-ROMs, a speaker reads the words as the pictures come on the screen. Ten questions follow, with the student choosing the picture that matches a given spoken word. Supplemental games or activities follow every lesson to provide motivation and practice. These include slide shows, funny movies, a balloon game a tic-tac-toe game and more. Like books, these lessons include 100 pictures and take about 20 minutes to complete, with each course containing over 3 hours of material. No consumables
ART
Artistic Pursuits, Artistic Pursuits, Grades K-12
A comprehensive art program designed to involve the student in the creative process while developing observational skills. Texts have prints of the Masters. Grades K-3 Book 1 & 2: An introduction to the Visual Art,s Grades 4-6 Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on American Art, Jr. High Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on Art Around the World Sr. High Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on European Art
Atelier Art, Atelier Art, Grades 1-12
Level 2: ages 5-8, Level 3: ages 6-10, Level 4: ages ages 7-11, Level 5: ages 8-13, Level 6: ages 9-15, Level 7: ages 10-15, Level 8: ages 12-16
Each level contains an Instruction notebook, set of 3 DVDs, and art Prints. There are no consumables with this curriculum. http://homeschoolart.com/ CHOOSE ONE per family as one level teaches multiple grades.
Discovering Art History, Davis Publications, Grades 9-12
High school level art history—excellent text for the serious art student.
OTHER
New! The Official ScratchJr Book
ScratchJr is a free introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads and Android tablets, and helps young children create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games. The Official ScratchJr Book is a companion to this free app and makes coding easy and fun.
New! Everything Kids' Scratch Coding Book
New! Python for Kids: a Playful Introduction to Programming
Python for Kids guides students through the basics of programming with Python.
Nine-Note Recorder Method
Nine-Note Recorder Method teaches students the basics of playing a recorder. Recorders available for purchase. Recorders $15.00
Keyboarding for Homeschoolers
Keyboarding for Homeschoolers is a 34-week homeschool keyboarding course that teaches typing to kids and teens that can be used in the classroom or at home.
Building Thinking Skills by Critical Thinking Books, Grades K-12th
Provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve students' vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills as well as their visual and auditory processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any assessment test. http://www.criticalthinking.com/series/052/index_p.html Primary--K-1st, Book 1—grades 2-3, Book 2---grades 4-6, Book 3—grades 7-12, (Choose Figural level or Verbal levels for 7-12- they are separate books) Workbooks $30.00
Analogies 1, Grades 7-8
Analogies 1 presents a step-by-step approach to analogy problem-solving that makes mastery of the techniques manageable for students. Strategies include creating "bridge sentences" as a tool for examining analogies, looking out for words with more than one meaning, solving 2-step analogies, and identifying various types of analogies.
The Bible and Its Influence, BLP Publishing, Grades 9-12
This text is a hardcover, full-color, 387-page volume that covers the content of Genesis to Revelation. It is described as a feast for the eyes for its spectacular beauty and contains some of the world's most famous art, as well as sidebar features on how the Bible has influenced literature, poetry, music, art, history, public rhetoric, and Western civilization. Special one-or two-page features include Abraham Lincoln and the Bible, Handel's Messiah, The Bible and Emancipation, Shakespeare and the Bible, plus many more.
Communication Matters, West Publishing Company, Grades 9-12
This excellent high school speech text has been used by many champions.
The Basics of Speech, Glencoe Publishing, Grades 9-12
This is a high school level speech textbook.
What Your First Grader Needs to Know Core Knowledge Series There is a book for each grade, kindergarten through sixth grade.
This book helps parents gain the fundamentals they will need to make progress in school for their child and be effective in society. http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm
The American Adventure Series, Barbour Publishing, 1988, ages 8-12
This is a series of 48 historical fiction novels, from the landing of the Pilgrims to the end of World War II. Five titles at a time are available for check out. See below for a list of titles. THESE ARE OUT OF PRINT AND VERY RARE. YOU MUST REPLACE IF LOST OR DAMAGED.
American Adventure Series Titles:
1. The Mayflower Adventure
2. Plymouth Pioneers
3. Dream Seekers
4. Fire by Night
5. Queen Anne’s War
6. Danger in the Harbor
7. Smallpox Strikes
8. Maggie’s Choice
9. Boston Revolts
10. The Boston Massacre
11. The American Revolution
12. The American Victory
13. Adventures in the Wilderness
14. Earthquake in Cincinnati
15. Trouble on the Ohio River
16. Escape from Slavery
17. Cincinnati Epidemic
18. Riot in the Night
19. Fight for Freedom
20. Enemy or Friend
21. Danger on the Railroad
22. Time for Battle
23. The Rebel Spy
24. War’s End
25. Centennial
26. The Great Mill Explosion
27. Lights for Minneapolis
28. The Streetcar Riots
29. Chicago World’s Fair
30. A Better Bicycle
31. The New Citizen
32. The San Francisco Earthquake
33. Marching with Sousa
34. Clash with the Newsboys
35. Prelude to War
36. The Great War
37. The Flu Epidemic Wilderness
38. Women Win the Vote
39. Battling the Klan
40. The Bootlegger Menace
41. Black Tuesday
42. The Great Depression
43. Starting Over
44. Changing Times
45. Rumblings of War
46. War Strikes
47. The Home Front
48. Coming Home
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