Getting ready for School

Last night I sat down to see exactly what we needed for school this year. Science and some kind a extra curricular subject he wants to do for the oldest. As a whole, we are looking into history to help with my unit studies I have purchased.

The science we are using for all kids is from Apologia. Exploring create with Botany (younger two) and Physical Science (older one). My kids love these books. Lots of hands on experiments for the boys to play with.

History I'm doing unit studies on the ancients from Mr. Donn's website but also will get The Story of the World Vol. 2 to supplement what we are doing and fill in the gaps between the ancient civilizations we will move onto. It comes with a book on the subject and an activity book to do crafts/project to tie in what they learned.

I'm thinking this will come under the $150 I set back for these few books. Great thing about most of these books is I can use them for the younger two when the time comes. Then save up this fall semester to purchase the Driver Ed in a Box. Little pricey for my tastes at $229, but it has tests and other info I may know but forget to teach my kid. And again, the other two will get to use it when their time comes. Breaks down to $76 per kid this way. Next up on my to-do list.......... scheduling. *runs away screaming*