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Homeschooling A Middle Schooler

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Items that have helped me with homeschooling my middle schooler!
 
Karina @ Raising Buns Not Heck profile picture
Currently using this as my son's math curriculum and it is wonderful! The spiral teaching style works so well to help keep him focused. You do need to purchase the test and answer key booklets separately.
Saxon Algebra 1 3rd Edition
 
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I used Spectrum Math workbooks to help my son with relearning his 6th grade math as well as learning 7th grade. We love the ease of understanding and the tests at the end of every section were so helpful in making sure he knew what he was doing - plu...
Spectrum Math
 
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I'm having my son use this biology book instead of a life science book - it does seem to be geared towards a more "remedial style" biology, which works with his age level. The questions on the side really get him immersed in the text, and the Foldab...
Reading Essentials for Biology, Student Textbook
 
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I use this to make sure my son is keeping up with language standards for his age level.
Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 8, 9781483812120
 
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This is a great textbook for setting up any language & grammatical lessons necessary.
Macmillan Language Arts Today Grade 8 - Books
 
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My son uses this as a reference/"notes"-book.
Ace English: Everything You Need to Know
 
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I chose this comprehensive, all-online curriculum for my son's 7th Grade World History. I've had to make some adjustments to assignments to fit his age level, but overall, it's a success!
OER Project - Free, Standards Based Online History Curriculum
 
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My son uses this as a reference book with his OER Big History curriculum. This is not his only history book, just an extra "helper" to expand on some of the concepts he learns.
Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook
 
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My son's using this to begin practicing his Spanish and it is wonderful! The only thing I recommend is lessons to help with any vocab or concepts in the earliest chapters.
Practice Makes Perfect Complete Spanish All-in-One
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My son uses this book from his school band days to help continue his trumpet practice.
Essential Elements for Band - Bb Trumpet 1
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