Compilation Curriculums-Get All Three-They complement each other... |
What Your Sixth Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Sixth-Grade Education (Core Knowledge Series : Resource Books for Grades One Through Six,) Author: E.D. JR HIRSCH; Buy New: $10.36 Works as an overview "textbook" of a strong preparatory education-highly recommended! With its comprehensive curriculum providing a sound basis in the fundamentals of math, art, history, language arts, science, and technology, the Core Knowledge series has become an esteemed tool for parents and teachers striving to better educate today's children. |
Learn at Home: Grade 6 (Learn at Home) Author: American Education; Buy New: $10.17 The Learn at Home series provides 36 weeks of lesson plans in six curriculum areas--Reading, Language, Gross/Fine Motor Skills, Math, Science and Social Studies. Art, Music and movement activities are also integrated into the curriculum, as well as additional teaching activities and learning suggestions. |
Making the Grade: Everything Your Sixth Grader Needs to Know Author: Carol Karton; Buy New: $10.17 Each section outlines subject matter to be covered, augmented with planning and implementation strategies for parents. Advice includes ways to explain difficult concepts to children, suggestions for interactive learning in music and art, activities to promote hands-on learning experiences, and more. Sections titled In Your Community describe ways to integrate local cultural affairs, business activities, environmental concerns, and government functions with a child's education. |
| Test Prep and Assessment Tools |
Spectrum Test Prep, Grade 6 Author: Vincent Douglas; Buy New: $9.95 |
Spelling Smart! : A Ready-to-Use Activities Program for Students with Spelling Difficulties (J-B Ed: Ready-to-Use Activities) Author: Cynthia M. Stowe; Buy New: $18.58 |
Writing Skills Problem Solver : 101 Ready-to-Use Writing Process Activities for Correcting the Most Common Errors Author: Carol H. Behrman; Buy New: $18.58 |
Write! Write! Write!: Ready-to-Use Writing Process Activities for Grades 4 - 8 Author: Carol H. Behrman; Buy New: $29.95 |
Math Smart! : Over 220 Ready-to-Use Activities to Motivate & Challenge Students, Grades 6-12 Author: Judith A. Muschla; Buy New: $18.87 |
Hands-On Math!: Ready-To-Use Games & Activities for Grades 4-8 Author: Frances M. Thompson; Buy New: $29.95 |
| and For Your Education |
The Unofficial Guide to Independent Study Author: Kathy Ishizuka; Buy New: $11.17 |
I Learn Better by Teaching Myself and Still Teaching Ourselves: And, Still Teaching Ourselves Author: Agnes Leistico; Buy New: $19.95 |
A Different Kind of Teacher: Solving the Crisis of American Schooling Author: John Taylor Gatto; Buy New: $10.20 |
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling Author: John Taylor Gatto; Buy New: $9.56 |
Books to Build On : A Grade-By-Grade Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers (Core Knowledge Series) Author: E.D. JR HIRSCH; Buy New: $11.16 |
These are quick curriculum suggestions and are not indicative of the curriculum offered in our curriculum packages. However all of these selections are strong and useful books as you undertake the exciting challenge of educating your child at home. Arbor student families are also able to access more in-depth curriculum planning services such as our Personalized Curriculum WebPages which are tailored to the individual learner by assessments. |