Curricula Series 2013-2014: Writing and Grammar

Our Writing and Grammar Choices

Core
Creative Writing (3 times per week)
I finally decided on a writing curricula. I think this program will be a perfect fit for us.

WriteShop B Teacher's Guide and Activity Pack B

Handwriting (2 times per week for no more than 10-15 minutes)
This year we will focus more on cursive letter formation. I reviewed PreScripts Words and Drawing from Classical Conversations several months ago. I was throughly impressed with the book. I decided to slow things down for Alyssa and start with the first book. We will use the PreScripts Letters and Coloring book this year at a slower pace. If we have time this year, then we will continue using the second book in the series.

Copywork (3 times per week 5-15 minutes)
We have a variety of copywork resources that we will choose from this year.

• Draw Write Now

• BibleWriter Volume 1 by Kirsten Joy Awake
• Write Through the Bible Copywork from Intoxicated on Life
• Aesop Fable Passages

Grammar and Vocabulary

• First Language Lessons (Year 1) by Jessie Wise - Peace Hill Press

• Weaver Wisdom Words

• Montessori Print Shop Grammar Materials

Apps
Wordly Wise Vocabulary Flashcards by Educators Publishing Service (FREE)

Supplemental Resources

• Morning Message
• Ruth Heller's World of Language Series
• Brian P. Cleary Series 
• Grammar Songs by Audio Memory
• Donna Young's Cursive Animations
• IEW (PAL) FINISH

Mama and Me Journal
We used to do this as a family using the mini mailboxes found in Target's dollar area. We will try the journal approach this year. IEW (PAL) also incorporates a writing journal into the daily lessons.

Wish List
Happy Scribe Combo 3 - Classical History Education from Westvon Publishing

What curriculum are you using for writing and grammar? 

God bless, 
Tracey