7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

This year we’ve changed up (yet again) a few areas of study with our youngest, even though we’ve used different programs with our older kids at this stage. 

If there’s ANYTHING I’ve learned in the last 13 years of homeschooling, it’s that the best plan is to follow where your child is and not try to fit them into something they aren’t. While there may be things they never enjoy doing, sometimes it means switching things up a bit so it’s at least a little more manageable. 

Kaleb 100% dislikes most anything related to writing and/or extensive conversation. Unless it involves a favorite video game or he is with his best friend, much of his life has been overshadowed by rather talkative older siblings. He is emerging from his shell some and branching out a bit in some areas as he gains confidence, but many of his subjects this year, even though seemingly below “grade” level, are targeted so he can do as much INDEPENDENTLY as possible: reading, answering questions, etc. 

The primary goal is focusing on his reading, writing, and spelling skills – but sneaking it all in via the other subject areas. He is a boy who appreciates a good (and concise) layout of a workbook, so we’re taking advantage of that. That said, here’s a peek at what we’re using this year with our youngest.

7th Grade Curriculum Choices

• History: 180 Days of Social Studies
• Math: Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 3.0 (online version)
• Science: The Rainbow program from Beginning Publishing (year 1) – coop with a friend for the experiments
• Language/Grammar: Growing with Grammar 7 
• Vocabulary: Word Up Vocabulary from Compass Classroom (not pictured)
• Spelling: All About Spelling Levels 3-4
• Writing: Wordsmith Apprentice
• Keyboarding: Typesy – online program (switched mid-year and LOVE IT)
• Reading: Daily Reading Comprehension and independent reading (still working on the overall reading list) 
• Extras: Lego League, Boy Scouts, and swim team 

STEM and Swim

I’m hoping to add in a few additional “fun” activities for Kaleb this year as we go along. Right now we’re trying to get into a good groove with the new subjects/format and also balance the boys’ swim schedule. Currently Kaleb has the opportunity to practice 2 early mornings a week and six additional afternoon/evenings – so a whole lot of pool time!

This year we will continue with our small Lego League group. Last year the boys took first at the regional competition and went to States where they were awarded first place in robot performance and second for robot design. They are working on some major robot redesigns and have started on the challenges in preparation for the regional meet in November! 

Overall, it’s a full year with all the extras, including Boy Scouts, and there are literally very few days/evenings free so we enjoy the down time when we have it!

Curriculum in Year’s Past

In case you are interested in seeing the curriculum that brought us to this point, here’s a peek at what we’ve used with Kaleb the past few years:

• 6th grade homeschool curriculum
• 5th grade homeschool curriculum
• 4th grade homeschool curriculum
• 3rd grade homeschool curriculum
• 2nd grade curriculum
• 1st grade curriculum
• Kindergarten curriculum
• PreK curriculum

If you are new to homeschooling and aren’t sure where to begin in choosing homeschool curriculum, please don’t let this post overwhelm you! Check out the entire Homeschool Basics series for answers to more frequently asked homeschool questions.

See What the Other Kids Are Up To…

Click one of the images below to see curriculum picks for our other children.

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11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum