Homeschooling Thoughts
We school year round and every so often I find myself
needing to take some time
and focus on where everyone is at with their school and routines…
tweaking as needed.
It has been that time for me…
The list began to get larger-
of those items that needed to be replaced or moved into the next level.
It was time to order some things.
Because I enjoy seeing others’ school choices and lists-
I thought I would list ours here.
I am feeling pretty peaceful (for the most part) with
how our school has formed itself.
Micah (9/10)
Math: Saxon 5/4 and Singapore Math 3A/3B. We are about halfway through Saxon and just about done 3A.
Saxon has gone very, very well for us this year. We also use the DIVE CD-ROM. Plus flashcards and Calculadder 2. Almost done
with Calculadder 2 and then we will move onto 3.
Writing: WWE 3, Literature Copybook, Classical Cursive: The Attributes of God; cursive practice through Heart of Dakota assignments
Reading: This was an area I have tweaked for Micah. He is an avid reader- but I wasn’t happy with this subject in his school line-up. So- he is going to be reading the Heart of Dakota extension package and selected genres of literature. When he completes each book, he will write a summary or narration and illustrate it in a special copybook. I might allow him to copy a select passage from the book and I might take dictation from him. I am pondering…
He also listens to audio books daily.
History/Science/Poetry: Heart of Dakota Preparing Hearts For His Glory
Art: Heart of Dakota and picture study
Music: Weekly piano lessons, family CD’s
Bible: Bible Reading Journal- Micah creates one sentence summaries for his daily reading and records it in a journal. Hero Tales IV. It is also woven through Preparing Hearts.
Grammar: Rod and Staff 3- moving to 4 by September.
Spelling: Building Spelling Skills book 2 moving to 3 by September and Spelling Wisdom dictation passages. I might move Micah into the Preparing Hearts spelling dictation when he finishes Spelling Skills. Pondering…
Nate (8/9)
Math: Singapore 2A/2B. Calculadder 1, flashcards. Nate is just about ready to begin the 2B book. We will begin Saxon 5/4 in the fall.
Writing: WWE 1 moving to 2 within a week or so. Copybook. Cheerful Cursive.
Reading: Oral Reading (Christian Light Reader 4); Personal Reading (1 chapter selected book in a.m. and 1 chapter selected book during quiet hours); Audio book. Nate has not been listening to audios very well- so I am hoping to establish a pattern for him with this.
Spelling: Heart of Dakota dictation passages
History/Science/Poetry: Preparing Hearts for His Glory
Art: Heart of Dakota, Picture Study; personal drawing
Music: Piano Lessons, family CD’s
Bible: Bible Chapter, Devotional (Little Visits with God-its on its way); Also woven through HOD
Grammar: Rod and Staff 2 moving to 3 by September.
Asher (6/7)
Math:Singapore 1A/1B.
Writing: Memoria Press Copybook 1 moving to 111 as soon as it arrives!
Reading: Oral Reading(his choice- right now Thomas the Tank Engine Collection by Awdry). Personal Reading(1 chapter in a.m. and 1 chapter during quiet hours), Audio book during quiet hours. Asher prefers to read a book along with his audio book. This has been really good for him.
History/Science/Art/Poetry: Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory; picture study
Bible: ESV Family Bible (Illustrated Bible Stories), Five Minute Devotions; Also woven through HOD
Grammar: First Language Lessons 1/2
Abigaile (5/6)
Reading: The Reading Lesson, Picture Book Audios
Math: Liberty K; Earlybird 2b activity book
Writing: Handwriting K moving to Copybook 1
Preschool workbooks: Rod and Staff
Little Hands to Heaven
Read Aloud Literature by Me
Vos Child Story Bible at bedtime
Jonah (3/4)
Little Hands To Heaven
Preschool workbooks (About 3 series)
Read Aloud Literature by Me
Vos Child Story Bible at bedtime
Joshua (1/2)
Getting ready to start the 2 reading list. 🙂
Offerings 