Home School Curriculum 2014

Here is what we're using for homeschool this year...

Brandon, age 14

Tapestry of Grace Year 3 - Rhetoric Level, which covers:

• World History

• World Classics of Literature

• Fine Arts

• Church History

• Government 

• Philosophy

Apologia Physical Science

Easy Grammar 

Math U See Geometry and Stewardship

Mavis Beacon Typing

Afrikaans 

Institute for Excellence in Writing

• SWI 

• US History, Vol. 1

He is also using the recommended Vocabulary list for the SAT's, doing 15 words a week. We will slow down to 10 words a week, if necessary.

Marissa, age 11

Tapestry of Grace Year 3 - Upper Grammar/Dialectic:

• History, Arts, Geography

Apologia Science Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day 

Easy Grammar 

Math U See Zeta (will probably start PreAlgebra mid-year)

Mavis Beacon Typing 

Afrikaans 

Handwriting Without Tears 

Spelling Power, Fourth Edition 

Institute for Excellence in Writing

• SWI 

• US History, Vol. 1

Mya, Age 6

Little Footprints 

Teach Your Child to Read in Just Ten Minutes a Day

Math U See Alpha 

Handwriting Without Tears 

Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day 

Home School Curriculum Missionary Discounts

I home schooled for a few years before I became aware of the fact that many curriculum providers offer discounts to missionaries (and many are also for those in full time ministry)! I thought I would highlight some of them here. As Steve Demme stated, "This is my way of encouraging those of you on the front lines." I'm sure there are others I'm not aware of. I have decided that it can't hurt to ask, so if you are in full time ministry and there is someone you want to order curriculum from, ask if they have discounts available. The worst that they can do is say no!

There are different policies for each company as to how to go about ordering with their missionary discount. Some of the companies state their policies on how to order on their website, others you may need to email or phone directly.

• Tapestry of Grace - 40% discount
• Math U See - 50% discount (Phone office or email Steve Demme)
• Easy Grammar - Free up to $100
• Apologia - 35% - 40% Discount
• Letter of the Week (Preschool Curriculum) - Free Download - The author states in the sidebar of this link "If you are a missionary, please contact me before buying the LOTW!"
• Sonlight - 25% discount
• Abeka - We do offer a 10% discount for all of our child and parent kits for K4-6th grade. This is already factored in the price for you because you purchase the books as a unit and not individually. We also offer a 5% discount on subject kits for grades 1-6. 
• Rainbow Resource - 15% Discount - Contact them at info@rainbowresource.com
• Heart of Dakota - We are pleased to offer a discount for active military families and for missionary families who raise their own support. Simply contact us by email at carmikeaustin@msn.com or by telephone at 605-428-4068 to receive your discount.
• Institute for Excellence in Writing - 10% discount

Normal shipping charges apply.

If you know of other curriculum suppliers that offer discounts, please post in the comments! This has been such a blessing to my family that I want to pass the information on to others.