Our curriculum:
As with the Charlotte Mason method, most of our curriculum carries over---hence, another reason why I love CM. It does really save on curriculum choices, time, and money!
8th Grade
Bible:
A Beka Bible Grade 8 (Joshua and Judges Student & Paul’s Mission Journeys)
Balancing the Sword Vol. I [together as a family]
Math:
Life of Fred (Beginning Algebra) [Algebra 1]
with Key to Algebra Series
English:
A Beka Grammar & Composition II
Write Source Book [writing projects]
Total Language Plus: various books for Reading Skills
American History:
History of US series (11 Volumes)
American History Timeline Figures [notebooking]
50 States Notebooking (throughout the whole year)
Presidents Sticker Book
Declaration of Independence Unit Study
Geography
Science:
Physical Science (Apologia)
Penmanship/Copywork:
Journibles-The 17:18 Series: Proverbs (already started)
Spelling:
Vocabulary From Classical Roots - B
Health:
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology PLUS Notebook Journal (Apologia)
Nutrition 101: Choose Life! [e-book]
Foreign Language:
Rosetta Stone Level 1: Latin [going to start this summer]
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Charlotte Mason Staples:
*Nature Study
*Picture Study
*Composer Study
5th Grade
Bible:
A Beka Bible Grade 8 (Joshua and Judges Student & Paul’s Mission Journeys)
*Balancing the Sword Vol. I [together as a family]
Math:
Math U See: Delta (until completed) then start with...
Life of Fred Fractions
English:
ABeka 5th grade GOD'S GIFT OF LANGUAGE B
Write Source Book [writing projects]
Total Language Plus: various books for Reading Skills
American History:
History of US series (11 Volumes)
American History Timeline Figures [notebooking]
50 States Notebooking (throughout the whole year)
Presidents Sticker Book
Declaration of Independence Unit Study
Geography
Penmanship/Copywork:
Journibles-The 17:18 Series: Proverbs (already started)
Spelling:
Vocabulary From Classical Roots - 5
Science/Health:
Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology PLUS Jr. Notebook (Apologia)
*Nutrition 101: Choose Life! [e-book]
Foreign Language:
Rosetta Stone Level 1: Latin
*First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Charlotte Mason Staples:
*Nature Study
*Picture Study
*Composer Study
AS YOU WILL NOTICE: Most of the boys curriculum are repeated for group learning. We like this approach and even though some of the curriculum is geared more towards our 8th grader....some of the material will not be required of our 5th grader. Most of our lesson are to be read out loud because both are auditory learners and this approach works well with narration and learning.
Pre-K and Kindergarten
READ, READ, READ LIVING BOOKS (together either with me or with his other bubba's)!!!
Alphabet/Early Reading/Sign Language:
Starfall
Math:
Math U See: Primer plus Skip Count CD/ Manipulative's (Blocks)
Reading:
Hooked on Phonics
Lapbooks:
Colors
Shapes
Seasons
Alphabet (Bible Theme)
Various Pre-K and K Computer games.
Mommy Helpers:
1. My Well Planned Day binder/calendar
2. Simply Charlotte Mason
3. Ambleside Online
4. Blue Letter Bible
5. Internet Goodies
6. Homeschool community (on and off line)
7. Local Co-Op
8. Local homeschool mommas/friends! ;)
9. A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning [
10. My Bible
Our "Learning Room"
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7 comments:
hi jessica! this will be our first year using Total Language Plus. have you used it before and what do you think of it? your learning room looks great :)
Following from Follow Me Friday at Molding Minds! :)
Hello Gail! Thank you for visiting. Yes, we used TLP for the first time this past year...only one book though...Shiloh. I really like TLP!! Though, my boys read alot and quickly --it's seems kinda slow for them. I mean there's like 12-15 question for Chap. 1, vocabulary, etc. etc. and before I know it they've already read like 8 chapters...
So they 'try' to leave the TLP behind. :) I find that if I just read out the questions orally and get their answers/comprehension--it's good enough for me. And some of the other activities to keep in a folder. :) I find that my 9 y/o likes to draw/color a scene in the book and that really becomes his book report. lol. __But I do like TLP!
Yes, the photo of our learning room is a couple of year old, but I've only added another bookshelf (stocked with more books)...so I just reposted it. ;) Thank you!! Hope this helps a little...
Thanks EriKa! ;) Will do the same.
I love your school room! I am following from Molding Minds!
Thank you Kelly! I am sure to visit Molding Minds! ;)
Looks like we have planned a lot in common for this year. I like the way you included the Mommy helpers, too.
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