Curriculum Choices and Requirements

Lauren shares her curriculum choices for her third grader, focusing on handwriting, language arts, creative writing, spelling, vocabulary, and math. She discusses the use of 'The Good and the Beautiful' and 'a Becca' programs, highlighting her daughter's preferences and the benefits of each curriculum. The video also covers the use of manipulatives in math and the decision to supplement with additional resources. Group subjects like Bible, history, and science are mentioned as part of a separate video.

What handwriting curriculum is Lauren using for her third grader?

• Evan Moor Level 4

• BJU Press Level 4

• A Beka Level 4

• The Good and the Beautiful Level 4

Why did Lauren's daughter start cursive in second grade?

• Her older sister recommended it

• It was required by the school

• She wanted to learn early

• It was part of the Level 3 curriculum

Which language arts program did Lauren's daughter initially use?

• The Good and the Beautiful

• BJU Press

• Evan Moor

• A Beka

Why did Lauren's daughter decide to return to A Beka for third grade?

• It was recommended by her teacher

• It was more colorful

• She was familiar with it

• She found it more challenging

What is the focus of 'A Beka's Writing with Purpose' program?

• Creative writing and penmanship

• Reading comprehension

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Spelling and punctuation

Why did Lauren choose loose-leaf papers for the writing program?

• They are more colorful

• They are more durable

• They are easier for left-handed writing

• They are cheaper

Which spelling curriculum did Lauren choose for her daughter?

• The Good and the Beautiful Spelling 3

• Evan Moor Spelling 3

• BJU Press Spelling 3

• A Beka Spelling 3

What was a key requirement for the spelling curriculum?

• It had to be advanced

• It had to be black and white

• It had to be colorful

• It had to be simple

What additional subject does 'Wordly Wise 3000' cover besides vocabulary?

• Grammar

• Penmanship

• Reading comprehension

• Spelling

How many lessons are in 'Wordly Wise 3000' for the year?

• 30

• 20

• 15

• 10